OBIT # 8027 - EVENING NEWS - 27 MARCH 1970 Stellarton- Mrs. Annie Scott, the former Annie Jane Fraser, died Thursday evening at Glen Haven Manor following a two-year illness. Born in Westville in 1908, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Janie (MacDonald) Fraser. A devout Catholic, Mrs. Scott was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and of the Legion of Mary. She is survived by one son, Leo in Stellarton; a step-daughter, Helen (Mrs. Lindy Cameron), Riverton; two sisters, Evelyn (Mrs. Fred Wilson) and Edith (Mrs. James Tucker), Stellarton; two brothers, Michael, Stellarton; and Lonnie, Toronto; and two grandchildren. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Robert, a son in infancy, four sisters, and three brothers. The remains are resting at the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Acadia Ave., and the funeral will be held on Monday morning at 10 o'clock from Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

U NKNOWN PAPER - RONALD VERNON MACLANDERS March 6, 1960. Brule Corner - This community and surrounding districts were deeply saddened by the death on Sunday, March 6, of Ronald MacLANDERS youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl MacLANDERS of Brule at the early age of 17 years. Ronald had been sick less than four months part of which time he spent at the V.G. hospital in Halifax and part at Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital Tatamagouche where his death occurred. Having a sunny and cheerful disposition, Ronnie had been a favourite among his many friends. He was an ambitious student in Grade 11 at Tatamagouche Rural High. In his immediate family those left to mourn the loss of a beloved son and brother are his parents and two brothers, Dawson of Brule and Kenneth, a student at N.S. Technical College Halifax; his paternal Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur MacLANDERS of Brule, two little nieces and several Uncles and Aunts.

Verna Mina Louise Bond 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Verna Mina Louise Bond, 78, Chester, died peacefully in her sleep on May 24, 2005, in the Transtitional Care Unit of the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in Stellarton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas andd Rhoda (MacDonald) MacPherson. She was a lifetime charter member of the Ladies Fireside Club, Chester. Verna is survived by sons, Terrance (Kathy), Welsford, New Brunswick; Eric Jr. (Judy), Glen (Gail), Kevin, Robin (Debra), Bruce (Linda), all of Chester; daughters, Holly (Blake) Chandler, Chester; Elaine (Ira) Sawler, Western Shore; Melanie (Layton) Gilroy, Elmsdale; stepdaughter, Gloria (Abe) Younis, Oakland, Mahone Bay; 11 grandchildren (especially Tammy who lived with her); four stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several step great-grandchildren; sisters, Norma Lambert, Stoney Creek; Alda Henderson, Bedford; Winnifred MacPherson, Truro. She greatly loved cats all her life and will be missed by her beloved Freddy and Miss McGoo. She was predeceased by her husband, Eric Bond Sr.; son, Roger and daughter, Gloria-Dawn Chisholm; sister, Doris Peck. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday in St. Stephen's Anglican church, Chester with Father Jim McCorriston officiating. Burial in Bayview Cemetery, Chester. Flowers from the immediate family only please. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shoreham Village-Blood Collection Clinic or S.H.A.I.D. Tree Animal Shelter.

Edward Heman Veinot 1991 Halifax Chronicle Herald Handwritten date: January 15, 1991. Edward Heman Veinot, 65, Middleton, died Tuesday in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Parkdale, Lunenburg County, he was a son of the late Doris and Evelyn (Rafuse) Veinot. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a member of Middleton, Branch 1, Royal Canadian Legion. He is survived by his wife, the former Mabel Smith; five daughters, Bernice (Mrs. David Fritz), Tremont; Faye (Mrs. Louis Kyriakakis), Medicine Hat; Joan (Mrs. Arthur Bent), Wilmot; Deborah (Mrs. Don Aker), Middleton; Deanna (Mrs. Scott Marshall), Middleton; three sons, Vance, Langton, Ontario; Carl, Nictaux; Joseph, Weymouth; three sisters, Phyllis (Mrs. Herbert Langille), Brooklyn; Frances (Mrs. James Saunders), Bridgetown; Isobel (Mrs. Lyman Parks), Nictaux; three brothers, Malcolm, Raymond, both of Brooklyn; Albert, Nictaux; 13 grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant sister and two infant brothers. The body is in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Middleton United Baptist Church, Rev. Norman Hovland officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton.

Freda Bernice Parks 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Freda Bernice Parks, 79, a resident of Harbour View Haven Nursing Home, Lunenburg, formerly of Petite Riviere, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2005. Born at Cook's Brook, she was a daughter of the late Burke and Addie Tays, Cook's Brook. In her earlier years she was employed at the Royal Bank in Shubenacadie, MTT, and later worked as a long-time employee in the Payroll and Personnel Department at the Victoria General Hospital. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ronald Parks; daughter, Sally Parks; infant daughter, Susan; sisters, Emma Horne, Hazel Moore, and Vera Baker. She is survived by brothers, Bill Tays (wife Olive), Cook's Brook; Raymond Tays (wife Helen), Dartmouth; sisters, Jean Stoddard, Halifax; Fern Bayer, Meagher's Grant; loving nieces and nephews. Freda was a long-time member of Trinity United Church, Timberlea, volunteering in the choir and as a life member of the UCW and became a member of Wesley United Church in Petite Riviere. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lung Association of Nova Scotia or a charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 11, at 2 p.m. in Wesley United Church in Petite Riviere, Rev. Karen Ohrt officiating. There will be a reception following the service.

Mildred Pearl Selig 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Mildred Pearl Selig, 83, Blue Rocks, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2005, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in West Northfield, she was a daughter of the late Locke and Florence (Cross) Bruhm. In her earlier years, she worked at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. She is survived by daughter, Geraldine Tanner, Garden Lots; sister, Ruth Hull, Bridgewater; brothers, Stanley Bruhm, West Northfield; Edward Bruhm, Bridgewater. She was predeceased by son, Luther Spidle and brothers, Douglas and Guy. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, with visitation today from 7-9 p.m. and where funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Upper Blue Rocks Cemetery, Blue Rocks. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

Lillian R. Corkum 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Lillian R. Corkum, 89, Bridgewater, formerly of Pentz, died Saturday, May 7, 2005, in Queens Manor, Liverpool, surrounded by her family. Born at Petite Riviere, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Wilhelmina (Wamboldt) Jenkins. She was an adherent of West Side United Church, Pentz and a life member of the U.C.W. Unit 1. She was also a life member of LaHave Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her daughter, Gwen (Grant) Wile, Pentz; sons, Robert A. (Karen), Bridgewater; Graham (Mary Lou), Pleasantville; sister, Shirley Harmon, Petite Riviere; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd R.; son, Gerald; sisters, Olive and Margaret; brother, Harold; granddaughter, Cathy; great-grandson, Morgan. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Funeral service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, in West Side United Church, Pentz, Rev. Nancy Ritchie officiating, assisted by Rev. Willis Ott. Burial in St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery, Pentz. A reception will follow the service in West Side United Church Hall. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to West Side United Church, Pentz, Queens Manor, Liverpool or charity of your choice.

OBIT # 8022 - EVENING NEWS - 18 FEB 1960 Stellarton- George Edwin Semple, Hoyt Ave., passed away this morning in the Aberdeen Hospital following major surgery. He had been ill for the past two months. He was born in Stellarton 39 years ago, went to school here and was an employee of the Acadia Coal Co. He was a member of Sharon St. John United Church. Mr. Semple is survived by his mother, Mrs. David Semple; six brothers: Harvey, Sam, Raymond and Gordon at home; Arthur at Middle River, David in New Glasgow; eight sisters: Ola (Mrs. Frank MacNeil), Georgie and Lillian, at home; Isabel (Mrs. Robert Stewart), and Hazel (Mrs. Mel Gadd) in Stellarton, Mary (Mrs. Wilfred Pitts) and Joan in Oakville, Ont.; and Gwen in Toronto. His father predeceased him in 1944. The remains are resting at his late home on Hoyt Ave. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

UNKNOWN PAPER - MRS. DUNCAN ROSS May 27, 1958. One for Brule's senior citizens Mrs. Joanne ROSS age 91 died at the home of her son J.C. ROSS after a long and lingering illness on Wednesday May 27. She was the former Joanne MacKAY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McKAY Waughs River. Her husband pre-deceased by 59 years. She was of a happy and cheerful disposition and had many friends who mourn her passing. Of her it may be said "She looketh well to the ways of her household, her children shall rise up and call her blessed". She was identified with the missionary.

Nema Leone Hebb 2006 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: June 23, 2006. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Nema Leone Hebb, 84, Lunenburg, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2006, in Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg. Born at First South, she was the daughter of the late John Bennett and Catherine Irene (Kaulback) Zinck. Over the years, Nema worked for the Stedman's Store, Lunenburg and later with the Municipality of Lunenburg. She was a member of Central United Church, Lunenburg. Nema is survived by brother, John Garnet Zinck and his wife Beverley, Dartmouth; nephews, Kevin Zinck, Dartmouth; Michael (Kim) Zinck, Ottawa; George (Dorothy) Zinck, Thompson, Manitoba; William Zinck, Truro; niece, Gail (Tony) Dickie, Truro; and several grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceaaased by her husband, Charles Gordon and her brother, George Benjamin. Friends are invited to share their memories of Nema with her family today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, where a funeral service celebrating Nema's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Rev. Robert Zinck officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. Flowers from the immediate family only. Memorial donations may be made to Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg or the charity of your choice.

Lester Norman Moses 2006 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Gwen Christie Lester Norman Moses, 95, Carleton, Yarmouth County, passed away June 22, 2006, in Tidal View Manor, Yarmouth. He was a very loving and caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was a son of the late Clayton and Adelaide (Pitman) Moses. He worked as a truck driver for Miller & Gordon Company, J. Pink and Company and for the last 15 years before retirement he was a stationery engineer at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by son, Rev. Donald (Hazel) Moses, South Ohio; grandchildren, Laurie, Wendy, and Shawn and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, MinnieBelle Gray; brothers, Lloyd, Hartley, Bernard; sisters, Mae aand Gladys. Visitation will be today from 7-9 p.m. and funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m., both in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, with Lester's son, Rev. Donald Moses officiating. Burial will be in Carleton Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Carleton Cemetery or a charity of choice.

Louis Joseph Doucette 2003 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, February 1, 2003. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Louis Joseph Doucette 74, Springhaven, Yarmouth County, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2003, in Yarmouth. Born December 12, 1928, in Springhaven, he was a son of the late Louis Arthur and Sylvia Ann (Muise) Doucette. He was a carpenter. As a young man, Louis served for a brief time with the Canadian Army. Louis was as avid crib player having won many trophies. He was also an avid pool player and he loved to fish. Surviving are his former wife, Yvonne Veronica (Muise) Doucette; children, Linda (Bill) Sisco, Yarmouth; Ron (Ellen) Doucette, Rockville; Della (Kevin) McCullum, Bill (Bonnie) Doucette,Rena (Sandy) McCall, all of Yarmouth; Pastor Allen (Wanda) Doucette, Saint John; Marilee (Pastor Jeff) Cleveland, St. Stephen, New Brunswick; Michale (Karen) Doucette, Woodstock, New Brunswick; brother, Walter (Sylvia) Doucette, Springhaven; sister, Eda (Ulysses) Melanson, Springhaven; 25 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Clarence, Laurie, and a brother in infancy. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. Monday, February 3, all in H.M. Huskilson's Memorial Chapel, Yarmouth, Pastor Orel Stuart officiating. Interment will follow in Saint Agnes Parish Cemetery, Quinan. Donations in memory may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Marshall Percy Mosher 2003 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, February 1, 2003. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Marshall Percy Mosher, 78, Gold River, passed away January 30, 2003, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Veterans Unit, Lunenburg. Born at Gold River, he was a son of the late James and Maude (Swinamer) Mosher. He was a veteran of the Second World War; was a member of the Western Shore and District Fire Department; and was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Gold River. He was actively involved in many community organizations, including the Western Shore and District Minor Hockey Association of which he was a founding member. He is survived by his wife, Norma (Zwicker); daughter, Gretchen (Loring Langille; grandson, Jason (Joanne Contant); sisters, Sophie Millett, Helen Kennedy, Stella Hines, Linda McGregor; brothers William (Louise), Hiram, Sterling (Nita) and Charles; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Paul and Neil; a sister in infancy. Visiting will be 7-9 p.m. Monday in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Mark's Anglican Church, Martin's Point, Rev. Tom Kerr officiating. A reception will follow in the lower level of St. Mark's Church. Burial of ashes will be at a later date. Flowers from the immediate family only please. Memorial donations may be made to Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Veterans Unit or any charity of choice.

Rena Leola Page 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Monday, October 1, 2001. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Rena Leola Page, 96, East Jordan, Shelburne County, passed away peacefully September 29, 2001, at Northwood Care, Halifax. Born at East Jordan, she was a daughter of the late James B. and Helena M. Jones. She was post mistress in East Jordan for many years, following in her mother's footsteps and was a faithful member of Jordan Falls United Baptist Church. Surviving are son, Phillip (Gael); grandchildren, Graham (Angela), Karen (James) Cossar, Brian, all of Halifax; great-grandchildren, Brennan, Chloe Page and Rena Cossar; stepdaughter, Tara Phillips; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert; sisters, Margaret and Grace; brothers, Earle, Thomas, Hastings, and John. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Shelburne. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, in Jordan Falls United Baptist Church, Rev. Donald Dunn officiating. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Shelburne. Memorial donations to Jordan Falls United Baptist Church.

OBIT # 8020 - UNKNOWN PAPER - 21 SEP 1961 Stellarton- Neil Sample, 37, formerly of this town, was killed early this morning while at work with the sanitation department of Willowdale, Ont. According to word received by his family here, he had fallen off the truck, which passed over him. This occured about 3 o'clock and he passed away at 4:30. Mr. Sample was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sample of Willowdale, formerly of Stellarton. His parents moved to Willowdale some years ago. and this spring celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, when all their large family were together under the same roof for the first time. Mr. Sample was a member of the United Church. He had spent his holidays here only a short time ago. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife (the former Lois Fleming) and two sons, Robert and Eldon, of Stellarton; and 16 brothers and sisters: John and Elinor (Mrs. Carl Cosh) in Stellarton; Robert in Westville; Frances (Mrs. Charles Courts), Etta (Mrs.Russell Cade), Bertha (Mrs. T.Chard), Shirley (Mrs.J. Hamson), Elaine, Tom, Claude, Russell, Frank, Bruce, Harold, Wayne and Dell, all in the Willowdale area. The funeral will be held in Ontario at a time to be announced later. Mrs. Sample, Mrs. Cosh and John Sample will be going up to attend the services.

UNKNOWN PAPER - JOHN A. MATHESON July 3, 1961. This community was deeply shocked when word came of the tragic death of John A. MATHESON on Tuesday July 3 following an accident at his home at Willow Church Road. Mr. MATHESON came in contact with a high tension wire and was severely burned. He was rushed to Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital where he died shortly after admittance. He was 72 years of age. He was born here and lived his entire life in this community except for 1 year spent in the Canadian west and was a successful farmer. He was a member of Sedgwick Memorial Church and also of the I00F Liberty Lodge No 120. He possessed a keen sense of humor and ready wit, was a true friend and good neighbour respected by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father and husband his wife Sarah J. REDMOND, two sons, Jack in Toronto, Arthur, Amherst, two daughters Velda (Mrs. Ivan MacKAY) Summerside P.E.I., Betty (Mrs. Perry WHITTLE) Amherst and eleven grandchildren, two brothers William A. and Walter both of Tatamagouche and a sister Ethel (Mrs. A. PAIGE) Newburyport Mass., who were all present at the funeral. The funeral service was conducted by his Pastor Rev. John FARTIER who spoke comforting words to the bereaved family. Interment was in Lockerby's Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack McKINNON, Bert HOLMES, Harold McCONNELL, Clarence MATHESON, Stanley MATHESON and Harold MATHESON. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs. MATHESON and family in their sad bereavement.

OBIT # 8018 - CHRONICLE-HERALD - 24 AUG 1972 Stellarton- Mrs. William John Sangster, 85, of Kentville, died Wednesday in Brown's Rest Home, Kentville. Born in Stellarton, the former Lucy C. MacDonald, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Christina MacDonald. Her husband predeceased her. She had been a resident of Stellarton until 1957 when she took up residence in Kentville. She is survived by a son, Stewart, Kentville; two brothers: Edward, Stellarton and D.C. MacDonald, New Glasgow. The body is at the W.C. Hiltz Funeral Home, Kentville until today at 2 p.m. when it will be transferred to MacQuarrie's Funeral Home, Stellarton.

UNKNOWN PAPER - JAMES ROBERT MACPHERSON January 5, 1980. Tatamagouche - James Robert MacPHERSON, 78, of Tatamagouche died Jan. 5, in East Cumberland Lodge Pugwash. Born in Sand Point he was the son of the late Neil and Lillian (TATTRIE) MacPHERSON. He was a Buttermaker at the Tatamagouche Creamery until his retirement in 1964. He was a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows (I00F) and Past Noble Grand. He was also a member of the Encampment and Rebekah Lodges and was an adherent of Sharon United Church. He is survived by two daughters Elsie (Mrs. Ernest COLE) Tatamagouche and Marguerite (Mrs. Otis RUSSELL) Dartmouth, one brother Charlie Springhill Junction, one sister Mrs. Harry HAYMAN Victoria B.C., six grandchildren and five great grand children. He was predeceased by his wife the former Edith TATTRIE and two brothers Hughie and Smith. A Rebekah's and Oddfellow Memorial service was held Monday night Jan. 7, and the funeral was held Tuesday from the Sharon United Church Rev Kenneth ROBINSON officiating. Burial was in Lockerby's Cemetery. Pallbearers all Oddfellows lodge members were Henry MURRAY, Harold McCONNELL, Bruce TUCKER, George COX, Aubrey KIRK, and Otis MacKINNON. Flower bearers were Oddfellows and Rebekah's.

Marion Donovan 2004 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, March 13, 2004. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Marion Donovan, 83, Corvina, California, passed away March 8, 2004. Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Marjorie Shay,Caledonia, Queens County. Surviving are sons, Richard, Roger; daughters, Patsy, Sheila; several grandchildren; sisters, Marjorie, Freda; brothers, Bill and Vernon. She was predeceased by sisters, Audrey, Kathleen; brothers, Earl, Ted. Funeral service was held in California.

Christine Marie Boudreau 2004 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, March 13, 2004. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Christine Marie Boudreau, 63, Nova Senior Citizens Apartments, Tusket, Yarmouth County, passed away March 12, 2004, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Quinan, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Daisy (Muise) Muise. She worked for a number of years at Dominion Textiles. She is survived by brothers, Stillman (Marilyn), Pubnico; William (Sharon), Yarmouth; Douglas (Theresa), Quinan; sisters, Emma Muise, Overton; Loretta (Philip) Kitter, Brenton; Lillian (Delbert), Jacquard, Quinan. She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer; brother, Edwin; sisters, Marion and Debbie in infancy and Verna. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, with prayers at 8 p.m. in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral service Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Wedgeport, Father Gerald LeBlanc officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to a charity of choice.