Herbert Sinclair Young 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Wednesday, November 21, 2001. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Herbert Sinclair Young, 70, Shoreham Village, Chester, formerly of Head of St. Margaret's Bay, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2001, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Birchy Head, he was a son of the late Herbert and Hilda (Harnish) Young. Surviving are his wife, Winnifred, Hubbards; daughters, Patricia Drake, Fox Point; Linda M. Lent, Queensland; Doris M. Poole, Ontario; sons, John W., Black Point; Alan H., Vancouver; brothers, George, Hubbards; Steward, Timberlea; nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sisters, Lilia, Beatrice; brother, John. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards, Rev. Mark Perry officiating. Burial to follow in St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Boutilier's Point. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of choice.

Outlook - Thursday, 24 October 1940 - Page 1 - Mrs. Beriah S. Banks - The death of Mary Isabel Banks, widow of the late Beriah S. Banks, occurred at her home, Meadowvale, on Saturday, October 12th. Born in 1863, she was 77 years of age. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Harding Spinney, of Meadowvale. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William Bishop, of Lawrencetown and Miss Josephine, of Moncton, N.B., and one son, Norval, at home. Five brothers also survive, William of Fitchburg, Mass.; Norval, of Springfield, Mass.; Howard, of Beachmont, Mass.; Crawley, of Belmont, Mass., and Theodore, of Meadowvale. Her husband died only two months ago. The funeral service was held on Monday, Oct. 14, at the Lower Aylesford United Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Banks had long been a member. The Rev. C.W. Cook officiated. Pallbearers were Messrs. R.C. Armstrong, E.W. Neily, A.S. Jefferson and R.A. Thompson. Arthur sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and the choir sang the favorite hymns of Mrs. Banks, "Rock of Ages," and "Abide With Me." Interment took place in the family lot at Tremont cemetery. Find A Grave Memorial 145829358

OBIT # 8111 - CHRONICLE-HERALD - 30 MAY 1968 Stellarton- Mrs. Claire Tilloy died Tuesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Prendergast, Acadia Ave. She was born in France 68 years ago, a daughter of the late Edmond and Noemie Balesdent and was well-known in the town of Stellarton where she operated a store on Acadia Ave., for many years. She was a member of the Anglican Church. She is survived by three daughters, Lucienne (Mrs. Desire Doudelet); Jeanette (Mrs. George Prendergast), and Cosette (Mrs. Dana Fraser), all of Stellarton; a sister, Mrs. Clairette Copan, Plymouth, and four grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward in 1944, and by a brothers, Edmond, Max and Celest, and two sisters, Clara and Cleore. The remains will be transferred from the R.H. Porter Funeral Home and will rest at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Prendergast, Acadia Ave. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. (*Duff Cemetery Book-The Forgotten People by Carol Duncan Evans and James Francis Smith: Unmarked burials: Tilloy, Edward 1899-1944 Wife Claire Balesdent 1899-1968)

UNKNOWN PAPER - SAMUEL A. MACMILLAN Age 73, March 20, 1969. A retired Canadian National Railways road master died yesterday at Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital Tatamagouche. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, two sons Thomas, Bayhead; Donald, Toronto; and one daughter, Mr. Jean LAIRD, North Wallace. The body is at his home. Funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from Bayhead United Church followed by burial in the Church Cemetery.

Dorothy G. Walker 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Wednesday, November 21, 2001. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Dorothy G. Walker, 80, Liverpool, died Monday, November 19, 2001, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Kentville, she was a daughter of the late W.L. "Lockie" and Grace (Munro) Palmeter. She had a love for her family, people and for life in general reflected in her involvement as a youth leader for Explorers in her earlier years as well an avid interest in politics, especially on the local scene. She loved to travel and she loved music. She is survived by her husband, Harley; daughters,Sandy Brown, Port Mouton; Barbara (Brian) Girling, Kitchener; sons, James (Sharon), Halifax; Gerry, Western Head; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret (Bev) Eaton, New Minas; Georgie Phinney, Kentville; brother, Donald (Margaret), Comox, British Columbia. She was predeceased by brother, Lockhart; sister, Jean Corey. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Chandlers' Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November 23, in Milton Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rev. Jerry Ridling officiating. Burial in Milton Community Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to Milton Christian Church, Disciples of Christ.

Stanley Abbott Slauenwhite 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Stanley Abbott Slauenwhite, 74, Dayspring, died November 25, 2005, at home. Born in Middlewood, he was a son of the late William Edson and Flora (Teal) Slauenwhite. Surviving are his wife, the former Muriel Clarke; daughters, Debbie (Ian) MacDonald, Wolfville; Tina, Bridgewater; sons, Stanley (Sharon), Rhodes Corner; David (Muriel), Dartmouth; Tony (Lucy), Bridgewater; Corey (Bev), Ontario; sisters, Leona Frank, Bridgewater; Nellie Hubley, Conquerall Mills; Hilda (Roger), Dayspring; brother, Carrol (Helen), Dayspring; granddaughters, Kimberly, Jessica, and Holly; grandson, Lucas; stepgranddaughters, Angelina, Jessica, and Milli; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Ross, Delbert, Gordon, and Aubrey; sisters, Gertrude, Irene, Rose, Dorothy, and Rita. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, funeral service 1 p.m. Monday, both in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, Rev. Paul Jensen officiating. Burial in Dayspring Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Dayspring and District Fire Department or any charity.

Leora Mae Mailman 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Leora Mae Mailman, 92, Bridgewater, formerly of Chelsea, passed away Monday, November 14, 2005, in Hillside Pines Home for Special Care, Bridgewater. Born in Chelsea, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Alice (Crouse) Robar. Surviving are sons, Murray (Jennie) Robar, Bridgewater; Granville Robar, Chelsea; sister, Hattie Mailman, Chelsea; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by common-law husband, Ervin Mailman; sister, Eva Mailman; brothers, Kenneth, Naaman, Wilbert, Delbert, Harry, and Raymond. No visitation in the funeral home by request. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in Chelsea Baptist Church, Chelsea, Rev. Tom Davidson officiating. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater.

Stella Anne Zwicker 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Stella Anne Zwicker, 87, Indian Point, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2005, in Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay. Born in Pleasant Valley, she was a daughter of the late John and Sarah (MacDonald) Baltzer. Stella was a faithful member of the Union Church, Indian Point, where she was organist for many years. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Club, Indian Point, and was an avid fiddler who played for many dances in the area. She will be missed by all those who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband, Max; daughter, Beatrice (Joseph Lohnes), Martin's River; son, David (June) Zwicker, Bridgewater; son-in-law, Steven Varner, East LaHave; sisters, Mildred Burton, Belleville, Ontario; Emma Amirault, New Edinburgh; grandchildren, Jason, Jai, Dorothy, Jillian, Justin, and Jordan, Darlene, Paula, Elizabeth, Joanne, Charles and Monica; several great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Stella was predeceased by her daughter, Wendy Varner; son, William Carl; sisters, Marion, Margaret, Vivian, and Julia; brothers, Harold, William, Keith, and Percy. By family request there will be no memorial service. Interment will be in Park Cemetery, Indian Point, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or any charity through Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg.

Ava Lee Publicover 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Ava Lee Publicover passed away on September 7, 2005, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of Derek and Sharon Publicover and sister of Ella Grace, Shaker Heights, Ohio; granddaughter of Lee and Eleanor Publicover, Blandford and Joe and Carole Brown, Richmond, Virginia.

This is to correct an error in the obituary of Reuben Rafuse, that I typed last week. The correct year of his passing was 1984. His obituary was published in the Halifax Herald on November 26 and 27, 1984.

Outlook - Thursday, 22 August 1940 - Page 3 - Beriah S. Banks - On Tuesday evening, August 13th, there passed away at his home in Torbrook Mines, Beriah S. Banks, well-known citizen of the community and former school teacher. The late Mr. Banks had been in indifferent health for the past year. He was born at Meadowvale, 79 years ago, son of the late John E. and Charlotte Banks. On March 29, 1888 he was married to Mary Isabel Spinney of Meadowvale. He received his earlier education at Meadowvale, The Digby High School and Provincial Normal College, Truro. For forty years he was a successful school teacher, retiring in 1925. Among schools were Bloomington, Round Hill, Meadowvale, Torbrook Mines, Torbrook, Middleton (four years), Lawrencetown (13 years), School for the Blind (1 year), Granville Ferry and Tatmagouche. Surviving besides his wife, are two daughters and one son: Mrs. W.B. Bishop of Lawrencetown; Josephine M. Banks of Moncton, and Norval S. Banks, Torbrook Mines. A son Leslie predeceased him at Toronto in 1933. One brother also survives, Hardy E. Banks, residing in Massachusetts, and five grand-daughters. Funeral was held Thursday afternoon, August 15th, from the home followed by a service in the Tremont Baptist Church of which the deceased was a devoted member. Rev. C.W. Cook of Kingston officiated. Pallbearers were Eri Neily, Arthur Jefferson, Robie Armstrong and Robert Thompson. Find A Memorial 145829025

OBIT # 8107 - EVENING NEWS - 18 JUNE 1962 Lourdes- Donald Thompson of this community passed away in the Aberdeen Hospital Saturday morning after an illness of two months. He had entered the hospital Friday. Born in Stellarton, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson and would have been 83 in July. He served overseas with the Forestry Corps in the First World War, and had been a fireman with the Acadia Coal Company, working at the Allan Shaft and the Albion. He retired 12 years ago. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 34, New Glasgow. He is survived by three sisters, Miss Catherine Thompson of Cambridge, Mass.; Mrs. Alfred Kirby of New Jersey and Mrs. Caroline Lennon, Stellarton; and three brothers, David, William and Howard, all of Stellarton. The remains rested at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thompson, Lourdes, and the funeral was held from there at 1:30 today, with Rev. D.C. Boothroyd of Sharon St. John United Church officiating. Burial was in Duff cemetery.

UNKNOWN PAPER - ABOUT 1965 - LAWRENCE KENNEDY Lawrence KENNEDY who died in the Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital on June 15, and who was buried in the Bell Gift Cemetery on the 18 June, was a very popular mail driver. He was 79 years of age and had spent most of his life in this vicinity having been born in Millbrook the son of Robert KENNEDY and Violetta (MacNUTT) KENNEDY. There are no immediate survivors excepting a son Ray of Tatamagouche, his wife predeceasing him not long ago. The people on his mail route honoured him by giving money to the Hospital building fund. Pallbearers were Laurie SWAN, Carl BELL, Laurie TATTRIE, John MacKAY, Don BYERS and Charles MacBURNIE.

Hope Winnifred McCarthy 2004 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Tuesday, December 7, 2004. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Hope Winnifred McCarthy, Mahone Bay, 92, passed away December 5, 2004, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of Frederick and Minerva Fraser. She is survived by her son, Peter, Mahone Bay; grandchildren, John and Patrick McCartthy; Liam and Holly MacGuillavry. She was predeceased by her husband, Pat; her daughter, Phyllis. A private family service will be held.

Hulda Penney 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, April 15, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Hulda Penney, 89, Emmitsburg, Maryland, passed away April 13, 2000. Born at Northeast Point, Shelburne County, she was a daughter of the late Captain Wallace and Bernice (Goodwin) Penney. As a young girl she joined the Sisters of Notre Dame and lived most of her life with them at Ilchester, Maryland. Her names there was Sister Helen Ignatius. She spent those many years in God's service. Surviving ais brother, Finley, Halifax. She was predeceased by brothers, Morton, Ross; sisters, Annie Eusedia, Jessie, Gertrude. Burial in Ilchester Monday, April 17.

OBIT # 8103 - EVENING NEWS - 8 OCT 1966 Stellarton- The death occured unexpectedly on Friday evening of Mrs. Dave Thompson, North Foord St. Having suffered a coronary attack at her home she died shortly after admittance to the Aberdeen Hospital. She was the former Christena MacMillan, daughter of the late MacRae and Agusta MacMillan, Hazel Glen. Although Mrs. Thompson had been in ill health for several years she kept active. She would have been 68 years old on October 24. She is survived by her husband, a son John W., in Stellarton; two daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. W.D. Forbes), New Glasgow; Eleanor (Mrs. Arthur Brown), Bridgewater; and seven grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters: Mrs. Emma Brown, Stellarton; Mrs. Lena Wood, Westville; and Mrs. Ellen Shortt of North Weymouth, Mass.; a brother, Gardner MacMillan, Westville. The remains are resting at the MacQuarrie Funeral Home, South Foord St., and the funeral will be held from First Presbyterian Church, of which Mrs. Thompson was a member, on Monday at 2:30 p.m.. Interment will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens.(* Dave D.Thompson- 1896-1973- Heatherdale Memorial Gardens)

UNKNOWN PAPER - MRS. RUFUS MACNUTT July 23, 1958. Barrachois - Aug. 5 The death occurred on Wednesday. July 23, of Mrs. Rufus MacNUTT at her home in Sandville. She had been in ill health for two and one half years. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George MacKAY and was born at Earltown 88 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband several years ago and is survived by three sons, Sterling at home, Ray in Blairmore, Alta., and Russel in South Africa, also one granddaughter Margaret. Funeral services were held at the home on Saturday, July 26, at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. W.N. BYERS of New Annan. Members of the choir led in singing hymns "There is Rest for the Weary" and "Shall we Gather at the River". The floral tributes were beautiful. Pallbearers were Luthur CHAMBERS, Fenton WEATHERBIE, Steward CHAMBERS, Don WEATHEBIE, Harold MacCONNELL and Roland REID. Interment was at Lockerbie's Cemetery.

Outlook - Thursday, 22 August 1940 - Page 3 - Mrs. Irving E. Leonard - South Greenwood, Aug. 12 - On Thursday morning, August 8th at the Western Kings Memorial Hospital, Berwick, the Angel of Death unexpectedly called a well-known member of our community in the person of Ivy Maud, wife of Irving E. Leonard, at the age of forty-five years. The late Mrs. Leonard had been in her usual good health until Tuesday, when a throat infection laid her low. An operation was performed on Thursday. She failed to recover. Her sudden passing was indeed a shock to her many friends. Besides her husband, there are left to mourn the loss of a devoted and unselfish mother, three children, Irene, Mrs. Enoch Robar of Tremont; Reginald and Avard at home. Also surviving are her aged mother, Mrs. William Rice and a sister, Mrs. R.R. Smith of East Dalhousie. A brother William lives at Havelock, Ont. The funeral was held on Sunday from her late home, with burial at Greenwood cemetery. The services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Wallis. The pallbearers were, Messrs Arleigh Banks, Elmer Pearson, Bertram Morse, Lloyd Morse, Alfred Spinney, Lewis MacMaster. Covering the casket were masses of beautiful flowers attesting to the esteem in which she was held.

Margaret Anna Star 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, April 22, 2005. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Margaret Anna Star, 84, Gentle Care Boarding Home, Dayton, Yarmouth County, died April 20, 2005, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Yarmouth, she was a daughter of the late John and Jennie (Little) Nickerson. She was a member of the Ba'hai faith, a homemaker, and mother. She managed the Dairy Treat in Dayton for several years. She enjoyed walking her dog, Missy. She operated a video arcade with her second husband, Gerald. She loved to travel. She is survived by her first husband, James McRae Sr., Yarmouth; daughters, Marsha (James) Fitt, Stellarton; Susan (Frank) Amon, Hebron; son, James McRae Jr., Yarmouth; brother, George (Freda) Nickeerson, Wellington, Yarmouth County; sister, Joyce (Ozzie) Hodge, Waterville, Quebec. She was predeceased by her second husband, Gerald Star; sister, Katherine Trask; brother, Douglas; grandson, Chris Amon. A prayer service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Yarmouth. Family flowers only. Donations to Yarmouth S.P.C.A.

Reuben H. Rafuse 1985 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: November 27, 1985. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Reuben Harding Rafuse, 81, of East Chester, died Sunday in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in East Chester, he was a son of the late Harding and Melsina (Conrad) Rafuse. He was a retired shipbuilder. He is survived by two daughters, Helen (Mrs. Keith Shaw), East Chester; Elizabeth (Mrs. Marshall Fleet), Timberlea; two sons, Ronald and Richard, both of East Chester; three foster daughters, Mrs. Muriel Boutilier, Dartmouth; Ivy (Mrs. Art Graves), Chester; Vergi (Mrs. Ivan Collicutt), Canaan; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Pauline Meisner; four brothers and three sisters. The body is in the Davis Funeral Home, Chester, where funeral will be 2 p.m. today, Rev. E. Tuck assisted by Rev. G. Wawin officiating, with burial in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Chester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg or any charity.