OBIT # 8142 - CHRONICLE-HERALD - 7 APRIL 1966 Stellarton- Frank Percy Van Buskirk, Jubilee Ave., died this morning in the Aberdeen Hospital after a lengthy illness.He was 76 years old and was born in Bear River East, Annapolis Co., a son of the late Charles and Mary Chute Van Buskirk. He was an accountant in charge of the then Pictou County Power Board and retired in 1959. He was an elder of Sharon St. John United Church and was a Past Master of Keith Lodge No. 23, AF and AM and lodge treasurer for 18 years. He was also a Past Patron of Harmony Chapter. No. 25, Order of Eastern Star. He was keenly interested in the work of the Red Cross and Salvation Army and was treasurer of the Red Shield appeal for 18 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Eva Gould; a son, Roy in Dartmouth; twin daughters, Miss Audrey, RN, of the VG staff, Halifax and Yvonne (Mrs. Kenneth Scissons), Ottawa; two sisters, Lucy (Mrs. Chester Sanford), Bear River East and Miss Lemma Van Buskirk, who is seriously ill in Digby; and eight grandchildren. The remains will rest at the home and the funeral will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from Sharon St. John United Church. Interment will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. (*Heatherdale stone- Frank 1890-1966 Eva F. Gould 1895-1985 )

UNKNOWN PAPER - DR. DANIEL MURRAY July 16, 1967. Dr. Daniel MURRAY Passes at Bayhead. Tatamagouche - Daniel MURRAY M.D., C.M. (better known as Dr. Dan) for over 50 years a doctor in Tatamagouche died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. FERGUSON, Bayhead on Sunday afternoon, July 16. One of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of this community he was born in Meadowville, Pictou County in 1876. In his earlier years he attended Pictou Academy where he won the first Tupper Medal. He taught school in Tatamagouche in 1896, after which he studied at Dalhousie. He played on the championship football team and won the broad jump medallion in 1902. He practiced medicine in Pictou with his brother Duncan and later settled in Tatamagouche. During the First World War, he was overseas with the Medical Corps. He was a member of Sharon United Church and was president of the Nova Scotia Medical Association for two terms. The late Dr. MURRAY received an "Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree" from Dalhousie University and a special Citizenship Award from the late King George V. In 1907 he married Norma CARSON of Pictou who predeceased him three years ago. He is survived by two sons Dr. J. Carson MURRAY, Springhill and Donald of Toronto; two daughters (Ethel) Mrs. J. Burt LIVINGSTON, Toronto, and Elizabeth (Betty) Halifax; and eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held this afternoon in Sharon United Church Tatamagouche at 2 o'clock. Interment was in Sharon Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald - Monday, 21 November 1988 - Page 25 - Banks, Joyce Garnet - 79, Meadowvale, died Friday in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in North Williamston, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Lavinia (Ward) Banks. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd; two daughters, Jean (Mrs. Murray Gregory), Parkers Cove; June (Mrs. Leslie Morse), Tremont; four sons, Neil, East Torbrook; Kenneth, Vaughn and Ernest, all of Wilmot; a sister, Margaret, Windsor, Ont.; brother, Raymond, Calgary; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her stepmother, Almeda Jackson; a grandchild; and a sister, Marion. The body is in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. There will be no visiting. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Calvary Baptist Church, Meadowvale, Rev. Richard Jones officiating. Burial will be in Tremont Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Kidney Foundation or any charity. Find A Grave Memorial 146452090

Beulah Alice Oakes 2001 Halifac Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, November 16, 2001. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Beulah Alice Oakes, 61, Chelsea, passed away November 15, 2001, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Chelsea, she was the daughter of Freda (Mailman) Robar, Chelsea and the late Wilbert Robar. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter-in-law, Karen; grandson, Kyle, both of Bridgewater. She was predeceased by her son, Larry. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in Chelsea Baptist Church, Rev. John Kaulback officiating, assisted by Pastor Jack Hooper. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or South Shore Regional Hospital Foundation, Bridgewater.

Earle Spencer Joudrey 1929 Lunenburg Argus Published: May 16, 1929. Mahone Bay, May 9- Earle S. Joudrey, son of the late John August Joudrey, died in New York on Sunday, May 5. His remains arrived here. He enlisted on August 12, 1914, at the outbreak of the war and went overseas with the First Contingent as a member of the 17th. Battalion and was afterwards transferred to the 13th. Battalion. He served all through the war and was wounded September 8, 1918. He was 37 years old. Surviving him are his widowed mother; his widow, formerly Ruth Ramey of Northfield; two brothers, Harold of New York; Aubrey of Mahone Bay; three sisters, Hazel of Halifax; Ethel in New York; and Lula, wife of Alex Ham of New York. The funeral was held Friday afternoon to Park Cemetery, Rev. Canon Harris of the Church of England and Rev. E.V. Nonamaker officiating.

Clyde Parker Himmelman 2008 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Clyde Parker Himmelman, 93, LaHave Islands, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at LaHave Islands, he was a son of the late Norman and Georgina (Baker) Himmelman. He is survived by his son, Kelly (Sharon) Rhodes Corner; grandchildren, Philip, Donna, Michelle, Erin; great-grandchildren, Justin, Michaela, Matthew, and Christopher; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Hattie Tumblin; foster daughter, Marjorie Ann; brothers, Herman, Acil, and Laurie; sisters, Freda and Goldie. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Rev. Paul Jensen officiating. Burial will follow in St. Matthew's Cemetery, Upper LaHave. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the South Shore Regional Hospital or LaHave Island Marine Museum.

Ruby Zina Wentzell 1992 Halifax Chronicle Herald Ruby Zina Wentzell, 84, Hillside Pines Nursing Home, Bridgewater, formerly of Maplewood, died November 29, 1992, inthe home. Born at Forties Settlement, she was a daughter of the late Nathan and Agnes (Bezanson) Hiltz. She was an honourary member of the Women's Institute and had been a member of Rebekah Lodge, Parkdale-Maplewood for 32 years. She is survived by three daughters, Louise (Mrs. Carl Dalrymple), Middle Sackville; Joyce (Mrs. Gerald Seamone), Pinehurst; Glenda, Bridgewater; two sons, Merrill, Bridgewater; Calvin, Maplewood; four sisters, Mida Fredericks, Berwick; Vida, Vivian Somers, both of Kentville; Alice Brydon, Spryfield; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Murray; four sisters, Olive, Flossie, Erva, Ruth in infancy; three brothers, Lowell, Aubrey, Harmon in infancy. The body is in Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Parkdale-Maplewood Emmanuel Baptist Church, Parkdale, Rev. Karl Uhrstrom and Rev. Miriam Uhrstrom officiating. Burial will be in Parkdale-Maplewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkdale-Maplewood Emmanuel Baptist Church or Hillside Pines Nursing Home.

Murray Elton Wentzell 1988 Bridgewater Bulletin Murray Elton Wentzell, Maplewood, passed away on December 15, 1988 at the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, at the age of 91 years. He was the son of the late Wilfred and Louisa (Frank) Wentzell. He was a farmer and a woodsman most of his life and a member of the Parkdale-Maplewood Emmanuel United Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Ruby Hiltz; three daughters, Louise (Mrs. Carl Dalrymple), Middle Sackville; Joyce (Mrs. Gerald Seamone), Pinehurst; Glenda Wentzell, Bridgewater; two sons, Merrill, Bridgewater; Calvin, Maplewood; four sisters, Vida Webb, Halifax; Laura Wentzell, Mahone Bay; Dorothy Rafuse, Parkdale; Myrtle (Mrs. Sydney Moore), Nanaimo; two brothers, Ray, Maplewood; Cyril, Barss Corner; 14 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He was predeceased by a sister, Burdette and an infant brother, Ward. Funeral service was held Saturday, December 17, 1988, at Emmanuel United Baptist Church, Parkdale; Rev. Malcolm Beckett officiated. Hymns were "Amazing Grace" and "The Lord's My Shepherd." Burial was held at a later date on Thursday, January 26, 1989. Pallbearers were Jack Wentzell, Karl Webb, Jedd Nauss, Lorraine Wentzell, Murray Reeves, and Ervin Fredericks.

OBIT # 8140 - UNKNOWN PAPER - SEPTEMBER 1962 Stellarton- There passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, 26 September, Marin Vandermeiren, a resident of this town for many years and well respected by all who knew him. He was born in Belgium and was 84 years old, and one of a family of ten. He came to Canada in 1919 with his family and had lived also in Minto, N.B., and Cape Breton, before coming back to this town. He is survived by a daughter Marie (Mrs. Desire DeBodt), Stellarton; three sisters, Agusta (Mrs. Frank Vandenbarre), Minto, N.B.; Mrs. Henrietta Wellens, U.S.A.; Mrs. Philomen Lefeve in Belgium; also three grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. He was predeceased 21 months ago by his wife, and also 34 years ago by a daughter, Emilia (Mrs. Angela Shibnetti), Stellarton. The remains are resting at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Garfield Baudoux, and Mr. Badoux, Pleasant Ave., and the funeral will be held Thursday at 2:00 from Christ Anglican Church. Interment will be in Duff Cemetery.(*Duff Cemetery Records: Marin's wife was Emma Puyenbroeck died 5 December 1960 (b. 1881) Their daughter Emelia 1901-1928).

UNKNOWN PAPER - EVERETTE E. LAURIE 1976. Everette E. LAURIE, 68, of Scotsburn died Friday at Sutherland Harris Hospital Pictou. Born in Denmark Colchester Co., he was the son of the late John and Ruby (MacBURNIE) LAURIE. He was a retired Maritime Telegraph and Telephone employee. Besides his wife the Former Mable Ellen MacKENZIE, he is survived by two daughters Janet, (Mrs. Donald IRWIN), Divsbury, Alta., Nancy (Mrs. Glen SAVIGY), Sardis, B.C., a son John, Hammel, Alta, and a brother Jack, Tatamagouche. He was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters.

Chronicle Herald - Monday, 25 July 1988 - Page 33 - Collins, Marion Idella - 72, Tremont, died Friday in Dartmouth. Born in Tremont, she was a daughter of the late Ralph E. And Charlotte (Patterson) Saunders. She was a member of Tremont United Baptist Church and Womens' Missionary Society. She is survived by a son, Ralph, Toronto; a daughter, Nila (Mrs. Gerald Harvey), Dartmouth; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Carroll; a sister, Hilda; a brother. Aubrey. The body is in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, Tremont United Baptist Church, Rev. Carroll Armstrong officiating. Burial in Tremont Cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Find A Grave Memorial 146799627

Wilfred Wentzell 1947 Bridgewater Bulletin The community of Maplewood was saddened on Saturday evening, September 13, by the sudden passing away from a heart attack of Wilfred Wentzell. Mr. Wentzell had been in poor health for the past 18 months, suffering from asthma and a heart condition. He was a highly respected member of the community and a friend of all who knew him. He was a faithful member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Wentzell and was born at Maplewood 75 years ago. His wife, who before marriage, was Louisa Frank, predeceased him 21 years ago. He is survived by three sons and five daugghters: Ray, at home; Cyril and Murray, both at Maplewood; Burdette, Mrs. Edward Corkum, Chester; Laura, Mrs. Lyle Wentzell, Lower Branch; Vida, Mrs. Carl Webb, Halifax; Dorothy, Mrs. Stewart Rafuse, Parkdale; Myrtle, Mrs. Sydney Moore, Nanaimo. One son, Ward, predeceased him several years ago. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and one brother, Raleigh Wentzell, of Maplewood; three sisters, Lillian, Mrs. Arnold Banks, Rhea, Mrs. Charles Spidle, Lola, Mrs. Milton Spidle. Funeral services were conducted at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Parkdale, on Monday afternoon by Rev. Hartlin and were largely attended. Pall bearers were Leslie and Ray Corkum, Roland, Lorraine, and Merle Wentzell, Wynn Rafuse, all grandsons of the deceased. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, testifying to the high esteem in which the deceased was held by a large circle of friends, who extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.

Lossie L. MacKay 1942 Bridgewater Bulletin The community was saddened on Wednesday morning, July 22, when Lossie LeRoy MacKay was called to his eternal rest, after an illness of almost a year. Although a great sufferer he bore it with patience and fortitude. Born at Watford 53 years ago, he was a son of the late J.F. and Sarah (Fancy) MacKay. The early part of his life was spent in the United States, returning to his home in Watford three years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss a sorrowing wife, who before her marriage was Lavinia Silver and one son, Alvah, residing at home; two brothers, Jim and Kennie, at New Germany and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral on Thursday afternoon was conducted at the house and grave by Rev. C.H. Whitteker. The text was " God is not a God of the dead but of the living." The pall bearers were Aseph, Clarence, and Willie Silver, and Willie MacKay. A large concourse of friends followed him to his last resting place. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, testifying the esteem in which he was held.

Mrs. John Long 1932 The death of Margaret, relict of the late John Long, of East Dalhousie, occurred very suddenly Friday, December 23rd., death being due to heart failure. The deceased was 73 years of age and was in her usual health up until the time of her demise. Her sudden death has been a great shock to the community in which she lived. Mrs. Long was born at East Dalhousie and before her marriage was Margaret Lonergan. She was the last of a family of eight children of the late Michael Lonergan and Sophia Floyd. Her husband predeceased her five years ago. She is survived by one son, Edward, who lives at the old family home with whom she resided; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Russell and Mrs. Charles Cogley , both residing in New Ross; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The deceased was always a Roman Catholic and was deeply interested in the welfare of her home church where she has placed several remembrances which bear testimony to her faith. Her remains were laid to rest Monday, December 26th., beside her late husband.

John Long 1927 Springfield, September 12- John Long, a respected citizen, died suddenly at his home on the East Dalhousie Road on Friday. For some time, Mr. Long's health has been failing and on Friday he had a shock from which he never recovered.

OBIT # 8138 - UNKNOWN PAPER - NOVEMER 1920 Details - At her home, "Hillcrest Cottage,"Hopewell, Pictou County, N. S., Eleanor May, loved wife of Wm. J. Marshall, and eldest of the family of the late W. T. and Fannie M. Chandler Wilson, Falmouth, passed peacefully and very suddenly to her rest on Monday evening, Nov. 15. Although in failing health for some years, her sudden demise was a great shock to her relatives and friends, who did not realize the end was so near. A few minutes before death, she asked her son John, who lived with his parents, for beef tea, and remarked, "where is all that sweet singing I hear," and looking up in his face smiled, and passed away in his arms. Mrs. Marshall was at times a great sufferer and had lost many loved ones, but she bore all with Christian fortitude, ever looking unto Christ, from whom her strength cometh. In just exactly three years the day of her death, she had been called upon to part with two sons, a brother and several other near relatives. Deceased was 56 years of age, a devoted, faithful wife, mother, friend and neighbour, expressing in word and deed her sympathy and charity; appreciation of same being voiced by many at home and abroad. For years Mrs. Marshall had been a sincere, devote and active member and worker of the M. R. Presbyterian Church and Sunday School, choir leader, life member and president of the W. M. Society, Ladies Auxiliary and Red Cross. She had a beautifully sweet, clear voice and sang at the bedside of many passing to the "Great Beyond." Many grief-stricken and afflicted ones have been comforted and soothed by her sweet singing of Psalms and hymns; many sick nursed into health by her constant, devoted care. She leaves to mourn their irreparable loss a husband in failing health, one daughter, (Mrs. . H. Robinson), five sons and eight grandchildren, (three sons and three daughters having predeceased their mother.) Two brothers, John and Douglas M. Wilson, and one sister, (Mrs. Simeon Hawboldt), also survive her, and other relatives and many, many friends. The funeral, conducted by Rev. Munroe (Presbyterian), was held on Sunday 21st, the body being embalmed and held till the arrival of her sons from Brandon, Man.

UNKNOWN PAPER - GEORGE W. BONNYMAN Tatamagouche, Dec. 23, 1941 - The death occurred on Sunday, December 13, 1941at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax of George W. BONNYMAN, a much respected citizen of Tatamagouche. Mr. BONNYMAN was born in Tatamagouche, 72 years ago, (1 July 1868) where he spent the most of his life and where for many years he operated a wood working factory. He was the son of the late John and Jane (Simpson) Bonnyman . In 1922 this factory was destroyed by fire and soon afterwards Mr. BONNYMAN went to the Untied States where he worked as a carpenter for some years. While at his work he sustained injuries, in a fall, from which he never fully recovered. He was seriously ill about a year ago and though he partially recovered he had never since been really well. Some weeks ago he went to the V.G. Hospital for treatment, but this was of no avail. He is survived by his wife, formerly Elizabeth McCONNELL and three sons, E. KEITH, Dairy Inspector for Eastern Nova Scotia; Stewart and Willis members of the staff of Tatamagouche Creamery. One sister, Mrs. Andrew MATHESON of Asquith, Sask., also survives. The funeral from his late home on Monday was largely attended. His pastor, Rev. G.E. WHIDDEN conducted the Service and members of Sharon choir, assisted with the music. The pall-bearers were, Chester, Thomas, and Herman MacCONNELL and Stanley MATHESON. Burial was in the family lot in Tatamagouche cemetery.

Chronicle Herald - Wednesday, 13 February 1985 - Page 30 - Carroll C. Collins - Tremont - Carroll Clifton Collins, 75, Tremont, Kings County, died Tuesday at home. Born in Nicholsville, he was a son of the late Melborne and Beatrice (Ewing) Collins. He is survived by his wife, the former Marion Saunders; a daughter, Nila (Mrs. Gerald Harvey), Dartmouth; a son, Ralph, Mississauga, Ont.; a sister, Mrs. Marion Murley, Digby; a brother, Carman, Nicholsville; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Maurice. The body is in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, where funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Pastor Art Crawley officiating, with burial in Tremont Cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Find A Grave Memorial 146788603

William Herman Zwicker 1959 Bridgewater Bulletin William Herman Zwicker, age 67, of Lakeview, Kings County, passed away at the Dawson Memorial Hospital, Bridgewater, on June 8th., 1959. Burial was from the Roman Catholic Church on June 10th., with Rev. Nolan officiating. He leaves his wife, Naomi (Boylan) Zwicker; a son, Arthur, of Halifax; and a daughter, Muriel (Mrs. Carol Gaul); an aged mother (96), Mrs. Alberdina Zwicker; two brothers, Steadman and Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Drucilla Elliot, Titusburg, Massachusetts; and Enola (Mrs. William Mossman), Scarsdale; nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Pall bearers were Douglas Lonergan, Asa Aalders, Colin Lonergan, Murray Barkhouse, Albert Bezanson, and William Gaul.

Mrs. Donald Morris 1972 Bridgewater Bulletin The sudden death of Norene Jewell on May 20, 1972, was unexpected and the community was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of her passing. She was born at Hemford March 2,1919. She was the eldest daughter of Mrs. Elreta Woodworth and the late Oran Woodworth of Hemford and the wife of Donald Morris; two daughters, Ruth and Donna of Melvern Square. Besides leaving a sorrowing mother, husband, and daughters, she was the sister of Kenneth Woodworth of Yarmouth; Bruce Woodworth, New Germany; Glen Woodworth, Hemford; Buster Woodworth, Wolfville; and Gerelene (Mrs. Ray Varner), of New Germany. The largely attended funeral was conducted by Rev. William Moorehead, assisted by Rev. Wm. Freeman and Rev. Richard Jones. They spoke comforting words to her husband, daughters, mother, and family and to all her friends who she lent a helping hand, but God has called her home for a more special reason. Hymns sung were Norene's favourites, "Oh, That will be Glory for Me," "Brighten the Corner Where You are," "Near to the Heart of God," and by special request, a friend, Kenneth Kaizer sang,"How Great Thou Art." Interment was at North Kingston Cemetery.