OBIT # 8016 - EVENING NEWS - 12 JUNE 1962 Stellarton- William C. Ryan, South Foord St., died unexpectedly at the Union Trotting Park Monday night while he was exercising a horse. He had returned the horse to the stall and had just sat down on a nail keg to light a cigarette, when he suffered a coronary and passed away. His sister, Mrs. Timothy Jellow of Mulgrave, had also died unexpectedly of a coronary just three weeks ago. Mr. Ryan was 54, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ryan of Mulgrave. He had been employed in the freight department of the Canadian National Railways since 1927, for the past seven years in Stellarton. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes parish and of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his wife, the former Kay Carter of Mulgrave; two sons: Elliot of Shelter Bay, Quebec; and Lewis of Stellarton; two daughters: Shirley (Mrs. Robert Ritchie), Rexdale, Ont.; Glenda, at home; one brother, John in North Sydney; four sisters, Christina (Mrs. Bert Dick), Montreal; Veronica (Mrs. Delbert Porter), western Canada; Helen (Mrs. Bernie DeCoste), and Clara. Besides Mrs. Jello, he was predeceased by two sisters, Odessa (Mrs. Perle Burbank), and Mrs. Annie MacGibbon; and one brother Emmett. The remains are resting at the MacIssac Funeral Home in Antigonish. The funeral has been tentatively set for Thursday from St. Lawrence's Catholic Church, Mulgrave.

UNKNOWN PAPER - MARY A. MACLANDERS May 1978. Mrs. Mary A MacLANDERS, 88, of 79 King St., wife of the late James L. MacLANDERS, died Sunday at Colchester Hospital. Born at Brule, she was a daughter of the late George and Georgina (GUNN) MacLANDERS. She taught school in Pictou and Colchester for a number of years. During her lifetime she resided in Trail B.C., Pictou, Dartmouth, and Truro. She was a member of St. John's United Church Dartmouth and an adherent of St. Andrew's United Church in Truro. She is survived by one daughter Helen (Mrs. N.A. MORRISON) Truro, one grandson and one daughter and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband and one sister Ella. The body is at Mattatall's Funeral Home from where the funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. George A MacLEAN officiating assisted by Rev. Stillman CAMERON. Burial will be in Brule Cemetery.

Lillian Florence Amburg 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Publication date: Thursday, May 11, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Lillian Florence Amburg, 83, Bridgewater, passed away May 10, 2000, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. She was a daughter of the late Frederick Oswald and Jenny Eliza (Belle) Gerhardt. She is survived by son, Frederick, at home; daughter, Louine Feindell, Fort McMurray; granddaughter, Nicole; great-grandsons, Brandon and Donovan, Bridgewater; her aunt, Lillian Sperry, Dublin Shore; her aunt, Louie Crouse, Bridgewater; several cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Laurence "Larry" Amburg; sister, Doris Conrad. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday from 7-9 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater Rev. hugh McNally officiating. Memorial donations may be made to any charity of choice.

Edna L. Cole 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, June 30, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Edna L. Cole, 83, South Brookfield, died June 27, 2000, at home. Born in Westfield, she was a daughter of the late Allister and Blanche (Weare) Frail. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening, and playing the piano and accordian. Surviving are daughters, Judy MacPhee, Mountain, Ontario; Margie Dunlap, Durton, Ontario; sons, James, John, South Brookfield; Richard, Milton; Eric, Rosette; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Clyde; sons, Dale, Peter; grandchildren, Julie Anne, John Peter; sisters, Beulah, Myrtle, Lena; brother, Harvey. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. Graveside memorial service 2:30 p.m. Saturday in South Brookfield Community Cemetery, Rev. Daniel Walton officiating. Family flowers only. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Evelyn Isabel Locke 2003 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, February 1, 2003. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Evelyn Isabel Locke, 85, of Queens Manor, Liverpool, formerly of Brooklyn, died Friday, January 31, 2003, in Queens Manor. Born at Beach Meadows, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Nettie (Gates) Wharton. She was a well-known fixture in the community, especially through her sales of Avon products for which she won many awards. She was generous and went through life with a positive outlook. Her family will miss her unique sense of humour, her laugh, and infectious smile. She is survived by daughters, Kathryn (Barrie) Hastings, Liverpool; Linda Leslie (Curti Maillett), Brooklyn; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank; son, Roger; sisters, Winnie and Mary; brothers, Alan and Orlando and infants Henry and Frank. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, February 2, in Chandlers' Funeral Chapel, Liverpool, where funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, February 3, Pastor Jack Hooper officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, White Point Road, Liverpool. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to SHAID Animal Shelter or to the Nova Scotia Lung Association.

Albert Herbert Hiltz 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Albert Herbert Hiltz, 83, Upper Clements, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2005, in Annapolis Community Health Centre. Born at Martin's Point, he was a son of the late Howard and Mae (Eisener) Hiltz. Albert was a veteran of the Second World War and was employed for 30 years as a firefighter at CFB Cornwallis. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Clementsport. He was an avid gardener and loved the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Jean (McGill) Hiltz; they were the love of each others lives for over 60 years; sons, Michael, Halifax; Donald (Laura), Mississauga; Derick, Bomanville, Ontario; sisters, Edna, Halifax; Doris, Port Colbourne; brother Aubrey, Martin's Point; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter, Heather. A Legion servicewill be held 7 p.m. Monday in Kaulback Family Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Edward's Anglican Church, Clementsport, with Rev. Gordon Neish officiating. Interment will be in Old St. Edward's Cemetery, Clementsport. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be sent to Annapolis Community Health Centre or a charity of choice.

Charles R. Zwicker 2004 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Charles R. Zwicker, 74, Chelsea, passed away suddenly at home on September 21, 2004. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of the late Louise Zwicker-Himmelman. Charles joined the R.C.A.F. in 1950 as a Craftsman One and retired in 1980 as a Major. He retired to Chelsea where he enjoyed woodworking until his illness. Surviving are his loving wife of 52 years, the former Virginia Woodworth; daughter, Deborah, Chelsea; sons, Blaine, Eastern Passage; Brian(Cheryl), Pine Grove; sisters, Betty MacNeil (Norm), Bridgewater; Joanne Lohnes (John), Midville Branch; brothers, Robert Himmelman, Auburndale; David Himmelman, Ontario; grandchildren, Alicia, Kerry-Anne, Brenna, Courtney; great-grandchildren, Bethany and Nicholas; many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place under the direction of R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. No visitation at the funeral home. Private family graveside service at a later date. No flowers by family request. Memorial donations may be made to the Maple Grove Cemetery Fund, Chelsea.

Violet Maud Crooks 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Violet Maud Crooks, 90, Tancook Island, died May 19, 2005, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Tancook Island, she was a daughter of the late Charles "Sydney" and Bessie Maud (Wilneff) Cross. Violet attended Dalhousie Universityin Halifax, Teachers College in Truro and taught school in Lunenburg County for 15 years. She was a member, an organist for many years, and a Sunday School teacher at Tancook Baptist Church, where she was also a member of the Women's Missionary Society. She was blessed with many friends and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are her son, Elroy and his wife Judy (Cross); granddaughter, Kelly Crooks, Tancook Island; grandson, Brent and his wife Kelly (Mosher) Crooks, Chester; lots of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell Stuart; sisters, Myrna Cross, Elsie MacDonald, Melda Mason, and Joan Young; brothers, Cecil, Perley, and Ervin Cross. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday in Tancook Baptist Church with Rev. Renee Clark officiating. Burial in Tancook Baptist Church Cemetery, Tancook Island. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Tancook Baptist Church. Refreshments will be served at the Rec Centre. Ferry service will leave Chester on Monday at 10 a.m., returning at 5 p.m.

OBIT # 8014 - EVENING NEWS - 1 APRIL 1972 New Glasgow- Joseph William Sarson of Pictou Landing, died Friday in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Pictou, he was a veteran of both the First World War and the Second World War. Surviving are his wife, the former Annie Florence MacKenzie three sons, four sisters, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. The remains are resting at the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service will be Sunday at 4 p.m. in Church of the Nazarene, Trenton. Burial will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart Fund. (*His wife was Annie Florance MacKenzie 1906-1999. He was born 1899-1972).

UNKNOWN PAPER - DAVID MURRAY Very calm and peaceful was the passing of Mr. David MURRAY of Kavanagh's Mills Col. Co., on Monday morning Oct. 17, 1927. He had been in failing health for some time passing to his eternal rest four weeks after undergoing an operation which was performed by Dr. Don MURRAY, Tatamagouche and Dr. Steward MURRAY, River John. He is survived by his wife formerly Annie BAILLIE of West Earltown, two daughters Mrs. Harry LANGILLE, Central New Annan and Rita at home, also by two brothers A.F. MURRAY, Sandstone, Minnesota and Robert MURRAY of Los Angeles, California. Mr. MURRAY was born in 1859 at Kavanagh's Mills where he has always made his home. The deceased had many friends.

Viola Rachel Nowe 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Viola Rachel Nowe, 86, Broad Cove, died May 17, 2005, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born at Broad Cove, she was a daughter of the late Israel and Eunice (Croft) Conrad. She is survived by her son, St.Clair, Broad Cove. She was predeceased by her husband, Owen; sisters, Ena and Bernice. No visitation in the funeral home. Graveside funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday in Forest Hill Cemetery, Broad Cove, Rev. Karen Ohrt officiating. Flowers will be accepted. Memorial donations may be made to St. Matthew's United Church, Broad Cove or any charity. Arrangements are under the direction of R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville.

Cedric Charles Nowe 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Cedric Charles Nowe, 68, Garden Lots, passed away Friday, May 20, 2005, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born at Back Centre, he was a son of the late Morton and Kathleen (Nowe) Nowe. Cedric started his career as a logger on the Great Lakes and then went to work as a dragger fisherman. He retired in 1993 after working over 30 years in the plant of National Sea Products, Lunenburg. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg, where he was a member of the male and seniors choirs and served on the church council. Cedric was an active member of the Garden Lots Cemetery and the First South Cemetery. Cedric is survived by his companion, Caroline Skinner; sons, Lynn and his wife Leanne, Bolivar Road; Christopher and his wife Patricia, Heckman's Island; Trevor, at home; sisters, Joan and her husband Mervyn Feener and Linda Wentzell, both of Back Centre; Janet and her husband Ray Jones, Salisbury, New Brunswick; brothers, Boyd and his wife Blanche, Eric and his wife Doreen, both of Centre; grandchildren, Jonathan, Andrea, Jerylin, Julianne, Krystle. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Geraldine Tanner; brother, Morris and sister, Dorothy Rose. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, where visitation will be held Sunday from 7-9 p.m. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday in Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg. Interment will be in Garden Lots Cemetery. Flowers from the immediate family only. Memorial donations may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, Garden Lots Cemetery, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital or to any other charity.

Donna Mary Cunningham 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Publication date: Monday, July 10, 2000. >From Gwen Christie's collection Donna Mary Cunningham, 58, Pleasant Valley, Yarmouth County, passed away July 7, 2000, at home. Born in Yarmouth, she was a daughter of Mary Elizabeth (Amirault) Manthorne and the late Hollis Manthorne. She was a graduate of the Nova Scotia Teachers College and she taught school in Yarmouth and Montreal. She enjoyed singing and playing the violin. She had a great love for art, cooking, music, and sewing. She was a very special wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, teacher, and friend. Surviving are her husband, Donnie; daughters, Jody (Ray) Rice, Derry, New Hampshire; Jane (Neale) Rees, North Andover, Massachusetts; son, Jonathan, Halifax; brother, John, Fall River, Halifax County; sisters, Gayle d'Eon, Yarmouth; Karen Manthorne, Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren, Holly, Zachary, and Mary Frances Rice; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with prayers at 8, in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. from St. Ambrose Cathedral, Rev. John MacPherson and Rev. Kendall McRae officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch or a charity of choice.

Rhoda Evelyn Conrad 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Monday, July 10, 2000. >From the colllection of Gwen Christie Rhoda Evelyn Conrad, 87, Vogler's Cove, died July 8, 2000, in Harbour View Haven for Special Care, Lunenburg. Born at Vogler's Cove, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Ellen (Conrad) Mouzar. She was a member of St. John's United Church and the United Church Ladies Association, Vogler's Cove. Surviving are daughter, Joy,Toronto; sons, Ross, Dartmouth; Carl, Halifax; Roy, Porter's Lake; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; two step-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Nereus. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Fuenral 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. John's United Church, Vogler's Cove, Rev. Neil Price officiating. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery, Vogler's Cove. Family flowers only. Donations to St. John's United Church, Vogler's Cove or any charity.

Ronald Charles Sponagle 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Thursday, January 6, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Captain Ronald Charles Sponagle, 78, Halifax, died January 5, 2000, in the VG Site, QEII. Born at West Dublin, he was a son of the late Charles and Leone (Mosher) Sponagle. He served as a member of the Merchant Marine throughout the Second World War and rose through the ranks to become a senior officer with Imperial Oil, receiving his Masters Foreign Going Certificate. He taught at the Nova Scotia Nautical Institute until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Vivian (Hirtlo ; son, Neil (Joan), Lower Sackville; grandchildren, Laura, Benjamin, and Matthew. He was predeceased by a brother, Harold, who was killed in action during the Second World War. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in J.A. Snow Funeral Chapel, Windsor Street, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice.

MEREDITH, James Byron September 12, 1940 – February 21, 2011 >From the collection of Gwen Christie Byron went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Feb. 21, 2011, after a hard-fought battle with stomach cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Barb, Hinton, AB; daughter Sue (Paul) Nakanishi and their daughters Heather and Laura, North Bay, ON; son Doug (Shelley) Meredith and their sons Time, Ryan, and Chris, Moncton, NB; son Steve (Deanne) Meredith and their daughters Robyn, Jillian and Kylie, Stillwater Lake, NS; daughter Sharon Meredith (Tim Trahan) and their son Silas, Hinton, AB; brother Bill (Betty) Meredith, Mahone Bay, NS; father-in-law Larry Foster, Saint John, NB; brothers-in-law Wayne Foster, Middle LaHave, NS; Brian (Judy) Foster, Saint John, NB; Gary (Pauline) Foster, Saint John, NB; Mark (Kathleen) Foster, Rothesay, NB; a number of aunts and uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his mother, Joyce Meredith in 2006, and his father Wayne Meredith in 2010. Born and brought up in Dartmouth, NS, Byron was for many years a Boy Scout, and received two of Scouting’s highest awards, Queen’s Scout and Bushman’s Thong. He moved to Moncton, NB in 1956, obtained his Civil Engineering degree from UNB Fredericton in 1961, and married Barbara Groves in 1962. His working career, begun at Irving Pulp and Paper in Saint John, NB, took him to St.-Anne Nackawic Pulp in Nackawic, NB in 1969. Besides being involved in raising his four children, and having the distinction of becoming the first mayor of the new community, he was active in the Nackawic Baptist Church, and served on the local school board. During this time he took park in local running and canoe races, and began his annual tradition of participating in the Terry Fox Run. In 1991 Byron and Barb moved to Alberta, where Byron was employed first with Alberta-Pacific in Edmonton and Athabasca, and then in 1993 with Weldwood in Hinton. Early retirement in 2000 was followed by contract positions at Skeen Pulp in Prince Rupert, BC in 2001, and Colt Engineering in Edmonton, AB from 2005 to 2008. Retirement years allowed more time for travel and favourite activities like camping with Barb, hunting, fishing, and golfing with good friends. Byron loved the mountains, and especially enjoyed canoeing, hiking, and cross-country skiing in Jasper National Park. He was a committed Christian and an active member of Gateway Community Church, where he served in various capacities. He was a former president of the Hinton Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Hinton Search and Rescue Board. His family, spread across the country, was very important to him, and he especially loved the time spent with his grandchildren. Annual family reunions were a highlight of each year, when many pictures were taken and many memories stored up. Byron was passionate about life, gave every task his best effort, and maintained his positive outlook and sense of humour until the end. He will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered as a caring and fun-loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at Gateway Community Church, Hinton, AB on Sunday, February 27th, at 2:00 p.m., Pastor John Klassen officiating. A further memorial service will be held at Nackawic Baptist Church, Nackawic, NB, at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Terry Fox Foundation, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Hinton Funeral Services and Foothills Crematorium (780-865-1234) entrusted with all arrangements. To leave a condolence online, please visit our website www.edsonfuneralhome.com. The Foothills Memorial Chapel “Serving West Central Alberta for more than 60 years”

OBIT # 8003 - EASTERN CHRONICLE - 7 FEB. 1905 Pictou, Feb.5- On Saturday, about midnight, the death occured of Isabel Troop, wife of Mr. Henry G. Ives, of Pictou. For the past year or more Mrs. Ives suffered much and repeated surgical operations gave but temporary relief. Since her return in December from Boston whither she went for treatment, small hopes for her recovery were entertained, Mrs. Ives was the eldest daughter of the late Hon. Jared C. Troop, of Bridgetown, N.S., at one time Speaker of the House of Assembly. She was in her 39th year. About fourteen years ago she came as a bride to Pictou and her home has always been a social centre. She was exceedingly kind and charitable and will be missed in many ways by the people of Pictou. Her devoted husband who spared neither effort nor expense to prolong her days is sorely bereaved and has the sincere sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Mrs. Ives leaves no children. Her mother, who has resided with her for some years, and a sister, Mrs. A.J. Stevens, of Toronto, the only surviving members of her family, were continually by her side during the past few weeks and they too will have the sympathy of very many acquaintances throughout the province. The funeral will take place at Pictou today at 3:30 p.m.

UNKNOWN PAPER - HANSON M. COULTER October 28, 1976. Tatamagouche - Hanson M. COULTER, 69, of Tatamagouche died Thursday in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital. Born in Wallace Station, Cumberland County, he was a son of the late Watson and Alice (ANGELINE) COULTER. Besides his wife the former Laura VINCENT, he is survived by a son John, Tatamagouche, three daughters Lauretta (Mrs. Ernest RETTIS) Olds, Alta., Evelyn (Mrs. Cecil BLENKHORN) Tatamagouche, Elizabeth (Mrs. Kenneth SHEARER) Whitecourt, Alta., a sister Jennie (Mrs. Harold ROYAL) Truro, 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, two brothers and a sister. The body is at Coulter's Funeral Home here. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Sharon United Church Rev. Morley BENTLEY officiating. Burial will be in Lockerbie Cemetery Tatamagouche. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital.

Samuel Conrad 1931 Well-Known Farmer Passes Away at Ohio New Germany, September 30- The death of Samuel Conrad, aged 82 years, a highly respected farmer, occurred at his home at Ohio (now Simpson's Corner) on Wednesday morning. The deceased was in failing health for the past year but was noticeably on the decline since his return four weeks ago from Berwick, where he was the guest of his twin daughters, Lillian, Mrs. Grimm and Lois, Mrs. Roscoe Cook. Besides the daughters, there survive the widow; four sons, Garfield, on the home place with whom he resided, Farish of New Germany; Alden and Hildiah of Worcester; three brothers, Nathan and Lewis, New Germany; Reuben, Boston; one sister, Annie, Mrs. Samuel Cook, New Canada. The deceased was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Conrad, Upper Branch. He spent practically all his life at Ohio. He was an adherent of the United Church. The funeral service was held from his late residence on Saturday afternoon, Rev. Glen MacRae officiating.

Mrs. Samuel Conrad 1943 Bridgewater Bulletin The passing of Mrs. Samuel Conrad, a highly respected resident of Simpson's Corner, occurred at her home on Saturday evening, March 20th., after an illness of one week's duration. The late Mrs. Conrad passed her 96th. birthday in January and although confined to her bed for the past four years, was very alert mentally, always bright and cheerful and keenly interested in the happenings of the community. She was a fine needlewoman and enjoyed making quilts and doing other fancy-work. She was a devoted mother and her children meant a great deal to her. She also enjoyed visits from her friends made during the 75 years she lived in the community. Mrs. Conrad was a member of the former Congregational Church and held a steafast faith and hope in a better life beyond. Before marriage, Mrs. Conrad was Miss Jane Lohnes, daughter of the late Christopher and Elizabeth Lohnes of West Berlin. Her husband predeceased her twelve years ago. Surviving are twin daughters, Lilla, wife of Stanley A. Grimm and Lois, wife of Roscoe I. Cook, both of Berwick; four sons, Farish, New Germany; Hilkiah and Alden of Westboro, Massachusetts; Garfield, living on the family homestead in Simpson's Corner; two sisters are living in the United States. The funeral services were conducted on Thursday afternoon by Rev. W.H. Palmer of New Germany United Church who spoke very comforting words to the family and friends who had assembled at the home. Hymns sung were "Rock of Ages" and "What A Friend we Have in Jesus." Interment was made in Lakeside Cemetery, New Germany. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, testifying to the high esteem in which the deceased was held by a large circle of friends who extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.