Dennis Schnare 1888 Lunenburg Progress Published: December 26, 1888. While Dennis, son of William Schnare of North West was driving a dog team across Cantelope's little lake last Saturday, the ice gave way; both man and dog being drowned.

Francis Johnson DeMings 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, February 18, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Francis Johnson DeMings, 80, Carleton Village, died February 17, 2000, in Roseway Hospital, Sandy Point. Born at Carleton Village, he was a son of the late James Fraser and Bessie Julia (Payne) DeMings. He was a former member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 48, Clark's Harbour. He was a fisherman, construction worker, and tow boat operator. He was also a high rigger in British Columbia. He was a labourer aboard a government dredge, D16. He attended St. Paul's United Church, Carleton Village and he served overseas during the Second World War in the merchant navy. Surviving are his wife, Ruby (Rennehan); sons, James, Lockeport; Ellsworth, Port Latour; Danny, Gunning Cove; Kevin, Vincent, Shelburne; daughters, Ester, South Side; Doris, Ottawa; Laurel, Woodlawn Drive, Shelburne; Wanda, Clam Point; Sonia, Baccaro; Violet, Seal Point; Joan, Shelburne; Celia, New Minas; Anna, West Head; Penny, Birchtown; brother, Enos Oscar DeMings, Carleton Village; 24 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, James, Fraser, Charles, Nathan, Henry, Stanley; sisters, Edna Mae, Elizabeth, Grace. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Royal Canadian Legion service 2 p.m. Sunday, funeral 2:30 p.m. Sunday, all in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Shelburne, Rev. Gordon Simons officiating. Burial in Carleton Village Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the VON or Roseway Hospital.

Lorne Anderson Romkey 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Thursday, February 17, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Lorne Anderson Romkey, 87, Riverport, died February 15, 2000, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born at Saint John, he was the eldest son of Captain William and Jean Myrtle (Oxner) Romkey. He was a 1928 graduate of Salem Commercial School in Salem, Mass. He was a veteran of the Second World War, Following the war, he built and operated Romkey Sales and Service station until his retirement in 1977. He was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Rose Bay, past president of Riverport Board of Trade, member of Riverport Masonic Lodge, and past president of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 23, Lunenburg. Surviving are his wife, the former Virginia "Nini" Baetem, originally of Denermonde, Belgium, now of Fairview Villa, Halifax; daughters Lorna-Jane and husband Romaine Cook, Anne Marie Romkey, Halifax son, William and companion Robert Thomson, Halifax; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; daughter-in-law, Nancy Rogers, Lunenburg; and an aunt, Mrs. Eva Oxner, Halifax. He was predeceased by a brother, Borden; son, Peter. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, Friday with a Masonic service at 6:30 p.m., a Legion service at 6:45 p.m., and visitation 7-9 p.m. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Rose Bay, Rev. Laurence Mawhinney officiating. Burial in Lower LaHave Cemetery, Lower LaHave. Donations to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Lower LaHave Cemetery, or any charity.

Rev. Philip DeLong 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Wedneday, February 23, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Rev. Philip DeLong, 90, New Minas, died Monday, February 21, 2000, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born at Union Square, Lunenburg County, he was a son of the late Maynard and Sadie (Cox) DeLong. He was ordained into the United Baptist Ministry in 1935 and served a total of 39 years as a caring, dedicated pastor in the pastorates of Tancook; Grand Myra, Cape Breton; Coldstream, New Brunswick; Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick; Barrington, Waterville, New Ross, Seabright, and Tryon, Prince Edward Island. He retired in 1974 due to ill health. Dedicated to the ministry, he served in part-time ministry another 12 years as minister of visitation in Bayers Road United Baptist Church and part-time chaplain in Halifax Hospitals. He was actively involved in mission work even in retirement. In 1991 Philip and his wife, Marjorie, were instrumental in organizing the first United Baptist Missionary Group for both men and women of all ages, which is now called "The Marjorie DeLong Family Missionary Society" of the Seabright United Baptist Pastorate. He is survived by daughters, Rosalie (Mrs. Kevin Brady), Somerset, New Jersey; Dianne (Mrs. Rev. Gerald Zinck), Centreville; son, Alan DeLong and wife Pauline, Dartmouth; sister, Annetta Neaves, Halifax; brothers, Rev. Gordon DeLong, Port Williams; Rev. Deacon Herbert DeLong, Shubenacadie; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Marjorie Lillian Doleman and sister, Alberta. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today in W.C. Hiltz Funeral Parlour, Kentville. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, February 24, in the Centreville United Baptist Church, Reverends Gerald Zinck, Jonathan Zinck, and Martin Zwicker officiating. Burial will be in the East Dover Baptist Cemetery, Halifax County. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the Centreville United Baptist Church or the Campus Crusade for Christ.

OBIT # 5586 - HALIFAX HERALD - 10 AUGUST 1992 DeCOSTE, Mildred Catherine - 63, 441 Salmon River Rd., Valley, Colchester County, died August 7, 1992, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Westville, Pictou County, she was a daughter of the late James and Bell (Cameron) Saunders. She is survived by her husband, Phillip; son, Phillip Jr., Salmon River, Colchester County; daughter, Valerie (Mrs. Gerry Wright), Greenfield, Colchester County; brother, Ernest, Petawawa, Ont.; four grandchildren. The body is in Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro, where funeral will be 3:30 p.m. today, Rev. Morley Bentley officiating. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery, Valley.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 3 MARCH 1951 DUNCAN MURRAY - One of Earltown's highly respected citizens, Duncan MURRAY, passed away on March 1 at the Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche, where he was a patient for the past two weeks. The late Mr. MURRAY was the son of the late Alexander and Ellen SUTHERLAND MURRAY, Earltown. Mr. MURRAY was possessed of a quiet and kindly nature and he enjoyed a wide circle of friends. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Earltown United Church and was largely attended by relatives and friends from far and near. His pastor, Rev. Ralph WAGNER, conducted the service, Hymns sung were "The Lord's My Shepherd", "OH, God of Bethel" and "Abide with Me." Surviving are two sisters Misses Sarah and Annabell MURRAY of Earltown. Pall bearers were Andrew CAMPBELL, Murray CAMPBELL, Jim MacKENZIE, Archie MacDONALD, Archie CAMERON and Gilbert MURRAY. Interment was in the Earltown cemetery.

Mrs. Ellen Wentzell 1954 Bridgewater Bulletin The death of Mrs. Ellen Wentzell occurred at her home in New Germany on Sunday July 18th., at the age of 85 years. Born at West Northfield, she was the daughter of the late James Sarty and Marjorie (Veinot) Sarty. One aged brother, Edwin Sarty, is the last surviving member of her family. Her husband, the late Hugo Wentzell, predeceased her by fifteen years, as did four children in earlier years. Following her husband's death, she spent some years in the United States, residing with her sons in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Returning to New Germany in 1952, she had resided with her son, Oscar Wentzell and family. In her immediate family, she is survived by six sons and two daughters, Laura (Mrs. John Trethewey); Lulu (Mrs. Ernest Oickle), New Germany; Stan and Carroll, Gorham, New Hampshire; Fletcher and Harold, Brockton, Massachsetts; Fred, Hiealeah, Florida; Oscar, New Germany; also twenty-eight grandchildren; twenty-nine grandchildren; and a large number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held from Trinity Lutheran Church on Tuesday afternoon conducted by her pastor, Rev. W.L. Myra. Hymns sung were "Come Ye Disconsolate," What Cheering Words are These," and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." Pallbearers were Carmern Meisner, Atwood Meisner, Carmen Meisner Jr., George Feindel, Randolph Veinot, and Eugene Lantz.

Harold Sumner Gates 1995 Halifax Chronicle Herald Harold Sumner Gates, 74, Stanburne, died November 1, 1995, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Stanburne, he was a son of the late Arthur Sumner Gates abd Hazel (Varner) Gates. He was a mixed farmer and woodsman most of his life. He was a member of Pinegove IOOF Lodge 111, New Germany and a recipient of the 50 year jewel. During the Second World War, he was a member of the military police which was based in Halifax. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 102, New Germany. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are an aunt, Laura Reed, Middleton and many cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Minnie. Graveside memorial service 10 a.m. today in Epworth United church Cemetery, New Germany, Rev. Peter Armstrong officiating. Donations to New Germany and Area Medical Centre. Arrangements under the direction of Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany.

Wolfville Acadian - Thursday, 19 July 1928 - Page 1 - Mrs. Fred Pineo - The death occurred here on Thursday, July 12, of Lena Beatrice, wife of Fred Pineo, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Smith, of White Rock. Deceased who was well known and highly esteemed, is survived by her husband, one daughter, Doris, and three sons, Guy, George and Charles. All at home, father and mother, one sister and four brothers, this being the first death to occur in the family of six. The funeral took place from the family residence here on Saturday last. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful." Note: Lena Beatrice Pines, died 1928 in Wolfville, Kings County Item can be found in Registration Year: 1928 - Book: 126 - Page: 483 She is mistakenly indexed under Pines.

Wolfville Acadian - Thursday, 24 March 1960 - Page 4 Mrs. Emma Duncanson - Mrs. Emma A. Duncanson, 83, widow of Frank Duncanson, Wolfville, died suddenly at her residence Saturday evening. Born in Horton, she was the daughter of John and Sarah Davis Pineo. Mrs. Duncanson was a member of the Wolfville Baptist Church. Her husband deceased her in 1952. She is survived by fours sons, Fred, Massachusetts; Gordon and Allyne, at home, and Victor, Wolfville; three daughters, Gladys (Mrs. L. Fielding), Hantsport; Annie (Mrs. Russell Layton), Montreal, and Gertrude (Mrs. Leslie Walker), Florida; two sisters, Mrs. William Margeson, Sr., Kentville. And Mrs. Sterling Mitchell, Fall River, Halifax County, two brothers, Fred Pineo, Burlington, Hants County, and Edward Pineo, Berwick. Funeral service was held from H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, Wolfville, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. Dr. H.C. Olsen officiated. Interment was in the family lot in Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville. Note: Emma Annette Duncanson, died 1960 in Wolfville, Kings County Item can be found in Registration Year: 1960 - Page: 2460

Ozem St.Clair Nauss 2009 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Tuesday, July 7, 2009. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Ozem St.Clair Nauss, 78, Middle New Cornwall, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2009, in the VG Site QEII, Halifax. He was born May 15, 1931, in Middle New Cornwall and was a son of the late Banford and Dorothy (Eisnor) Nauss. He is survived by his wife, Edith (Aulenback); daughters, Rose (Scott) Cullen; Judy (Kurt) Dominix, very special granddaughters, Natasha and Niketa Dominix, and Shelby Cullen, all of Middle New Cornwall. Also surviving are sisters, Hattie Nauss, Middle New Cornwall; Marion (Lawrence) Holman, Mahone Bay; Hope (Oswald) Faulkenham Myrtle (Cecil) Eisnor, all of Middle New Cornwall; Eva (Stephen) Schnare, Northwest; brother, Ronald (Sharon) Nauss, Middle New Cornwall; sister-in-law, Claudia Nauss, Lower Cornwall; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Lawrence and Russell. Ozem worked for many years for the Town of Mahone Bay as maintenance personnel. Prior to that he drove a truck for several years for Lawrence Veinotte Enterprises, Middle New Cornwall. His favourite pastimes were small engine repair, working in the woods, and spending time with his family. Cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, in New Cornwall Baptist Cemetery, Middle New Cornwall, Rev. Lawson Aulenback officiating. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, New Cornwall Baptist Cemetery or New Cornwall Fire Department. Arrangements entrusted to Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses for their care of Ozem. A special thank you to Sharon, Ronald, Krista Faulkenham, Kenny Fancy and all the family and friends for their help and support given to Ozem and family.

Albert Cleveland Kenney 2009 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Tuesday, July 7, 2009. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Albert Cleveland Kenney, Clark's Harbour, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Roseway Hospital, Shelburne. Born on October 31, 1924, at Clark's Harbour, he was a son of the late Maitland and Josephine (Nickerson) Kenney. Albert was a deacon and member of the United Baptist "Stone" Church, Clark's Harbour. He enjoyed talking with his friends on the VHF, feding and raising ducks. Albert grew up on Seal Island and was very skilled at building crafts such as weather vanes and gaft handles or whatever his friends needed. Survived by sons, Albert Lowell Jr. (Jeannie) and Maxwell (Sybil), Clark's Harbour; daughters, Amanda (Kurt Symonds) Fox, Clark's Harbour; Constance (Barry) Cole, Riverport; sister, Irene Blades, Carleton Village; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife, the former Marion Newell; son, Ardie; brother, Robert; sisters, Hilda, Susan, Corrinne, Barbara; three grandchildren. Visitation will be 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today in H. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Barrington. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in United Baptist "Stone" Church, Clark's Harbour. Memorial donations may be made to the United Baptist "Stone" Church, Clark's Harbour.

OBIT # 5584 - HALIFAX HERALD - 1 AUGUST 1992 CAMPBELL, Alice - 96, 34 Campbell St., Sydney, died July 31, 1992, in Sydney City Hospital. Born in Middle River, Pictou County, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Annie (MacKenzie) MacDermid. She was a member of Westminister Bible Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a daughter, Marjorie Belanger, Rexdale, Ont.; a grandson. She was a predeceased by her husband, William; son, Eddie; two brothers, Danny, John; two sisters, Eunice, Rachael. The body is in Sydney Memorial Chapel, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Forest Haven Cemetery.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 2 March 1951 ARTHUR SMITH - Postman Finds Man Dead, Sitting in Chair - Arthur SMITH, who lived alone in his home on Florida Road, was discovered dead Thursday, 28 February, when the postman in the district investigated after Mr. SMITH failed to collect his mail, delivered the previous two days. Percy PATRIQUIN, delivering the mail on R.R.1 Wentworth, with Kelley LETCHER, car driver, on Wednesday had a pension cheque for Mr. SMITH. He failed to meet the mail man. On Thursday when he again failed to appear, the mailman asked his driver to take the cheque into the house, Mr. Fletcher found the door locked, but saw the elderly gentleman sitting in his rocking chair. Neighbors were notified and the police called. Later in the day an investigation was held. Those present were Dr. Dan MURRAY, Constable J.L. LEWIS, Barrister William NEILSON, Tatamagouche; Edward Smith, Malagash, brother of the deceased; Kelly LETCHER, and Mr. SMITH's nearest neighbors. It was decided at this inquiry that an inquest was not necessary. The deceased was last seen by a neighbor, Russell FLANAGAN, on last Sunday, sawing wood outside his home. Neighbors cannot recall seeing any light or smoke from the house since that time, and groceries purchased on the previous Friday were still unopened. Deceased was in his 86th year and was born in Wentworth, Cumberland County, and was a veteran of World War One. He settled in New Annan about four years ago. He is survived by one son Joseph in the United States; one sister, Maude ARLINGTON, Mass.; three brothers, Edward, Malagash; Martin, Ontario; and Sidney, Kemptown. The funeral will be held in West New Annan United Church on Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Gerald BRUCE of Tatamagouche officiating. Interment will be in Bell Gift cemetery, West New Annan.

Earl Thomas West Sr. 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, January 28, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Earl Thomas West Sr., 91, Liverpool, died Wednesday, January 26, 2000, in the Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay. Born at Liverpool, he was a son of the late Charles and Jessie (Prudence) West. He was self-employed, holding various occupations throughout his life. He was renowned for repairing bicycles. He was an avid hunter. Surviving are his wife, the former Rhoda Noreen White; daughters, Ardith Gerbert, Milton; Freda Nelson, Montreal; Linda West, Whitehorse; Julie West, Halifax; sons, Vaughn, Western Head; Earl Jr., Port Hawkesbury; Walter, Montreal; David, Saint John; Gordon, Bridgewater; sister, Elva Whynot, Liverpool; brother, Charles, Montreal; 24 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sister, Ardith; brothers, Nevill, Lionel; grandson, Wendell. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, both in Chandlers' Funeral home, Liverpool, Rev. Joanne MacFadden officiating. Burial will be in the Zion United Church Cemetery, College Street, Liverpool. Family flowers only. Donations to the Mahone Nursing Home.

Vera Belle Emeneau 1982 Bridgewater Bulletin Vera B. Emeneau, 79, of Upper LaHave, passed away suddenly at the Mahone Nursing Home on January 30, 1982. Born at Upper LaHave, on December 28, 1902, she was the oldest daughter of Leaman and Emma (Wentzell) Naugler. During the early years of her life, she was employed in the Boston and Cape Cod area of the United States where she later married and began her family. During the early 1930's, she returned with her husband and family to Upper LaHave whre she resided until last August when illness caused her to reside at Mahone Nursing Home. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church and Lutheran Church Women, a member of Woodbine Rebekah Lodge #53, and a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Dayspring and District Fire Department. She is survived by her devoted husband, Earl Emeneau; three daughters, Daisy (Mrs. Victor Buonopane), Malden, Mass.; Anita (Mrs. Gordon Oickle), Rhodes Corner; and Betty (Mrs. George Joudrey), Pine Grove; two sisters, Jessie (Mrs. Bert Aulenback), Upper LaHave; and Mrs. Gladys Demone, bBridgewater; two brothers, Paul and Lorraine of Upper LaHave; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by two sons, mother, father, and two brothers.

Clarence Baker 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, January 28, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Clarence "Clad" Baker, 86, Bridgewater, died January 26, 2000, in the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in 1913, at Liscomb, Guysborough County, he was a son of the late Walter A. "Archie" and Janet (Dingle) Baker. He served in the Second World War with the navy and was a shipwright by trade. After the war he spent most of his working life as a fisherman and acclaimed boat builder in Guysborough County. The past twelve years he resided in Bridgewater with his wife Jean and stepson Jack and Sandra and Justin Robar. He is survived by wife, Jean C. Baker (Rudolph) (Robar); daughter, Noreen (Gordon) Hubley, Liscomb; son, Gordon Ontario; stepdaughters, Myrna (Keith) Sanderson, Sydney; Blanche (Ken) Edmonds, Dartmouth; Judy (Alec) Hartling, Halifax; stepsons, Eric (Gwen) Robar, Port Bickerton; Jack(Sandra) Robar, Bridgewater; sisters, Eliza Creaser, Riverport; Helen Ellis, Ontario; brother, Walter (Joan) Baker, Liscomb; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Lawrence "Smitty" Baker; first wife, Florence Bezanson; second wife, Marion Smith; stepsons, Keith Robar, Graham Robar; sister, Marjorie Croft; brothers, William Baker, Maxwell Baker, Burnham Baker. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 29, both in Ecum Secum Funeral Home, Sherbrooke. Burial in Liscomb United Church Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to United Church Cemetery Fund, Liscomb.

Elsie Muriel Bailly 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published:Friday, January 28, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Elsie Muriel Bailly, 134 Pelham Street, Lunenburg, died peacefully Wednesday, January 26, 2000, in Lunenburg. Born at Brookfield Mines, Queens County, she was a daughter of the late John and Waitie (Smith) Mosher. Elsie received her education in Mahone Bay and at Teachers College, Truro. She taught in numerous one room schoolhouses along the South Shore, in particular East Jordan, Tusket, Sable River, Pentz, Mader's Cove, First South, and also in Mahone Bay School. She taught Junior High Science and elementary grades at Centre Consolidated School for a number of years. She was a highly respected, dedicated teacher who was well known for her love of children. She was an active member of the retired Teachers Association and a faithful member of Central United Church, Lunenburg. Elsie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Loving family members are husband, Donald; son, Ronald and wife Betty, Head of St. Margaret's Bay; daughter, Suzanne Bailly, Halifax; grandchildren, Jonathan Dacey, Bloomington, Indiana; Andrew Dacey, Halifax; Margaret, Jennifer Bailly, Head of St. Margaret's Bay; sisters-in-law, Amy Mosher, Mahone Bay; Margaret (Bailly) Stoker, Halifax; brother-in-law, Frank "Bill" Bailly Sr., Halifax; nieces, Helen (Bailly) Bennett, Lunenburg; Arlene Smeltzer, Mader's Cove. She was predeceased by brothers, Roy, Ralph, Harry, Earl in early childhood; sister, Gladys Stroudsburg, Pa.; and her dear brother, Percy Mosher, Mahone Bay. Visitation will be held from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Grace Caines-Corkum officiating at Central United Church, Lunenburg. Interment will be in Park Cemetery, Mahone Bay. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Percy R. Mosher Memorial Fund, Trinity United Church, Mahone Bay or to a charity of your choice, through Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg.

Joseph Arthur Blades 2000 Halifax CHronicle Herald Published: Friday, January 28, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Joseph Arthur Blades, 76, 16 Pleasant Street, Yarmouth, died January 27, 2000, in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born at Cape Sable Island, he was a son of the late Henry and Flora (Rennenhan) Blades. He was a construction worker. Surviving are his wife, Pauline; sons, Loran, John, David, all of Yarmouth; daughters, Kimberley Blades, Yarmouth; Sharon Hanf, Ontario; brothers, Havelock, Cape Breton; Hanson, West Head; sisters, Freda Crocker, Yarmouth; Pauline Thomas, Port LaTour; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He ws predeceased by brothers, George, Winfield, Chesley; sisters, Jennie Robicheau, Maude Doucette. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, prayers 8 p.m. today, both in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday in Notre Dame of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Yarmouth, Rev. John MacPherson officiating. Spring burial in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Yarmouth. Family flowers only. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Muriel Josephine MacKay 2011 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, November 26, 2011. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Muriel Josephine MacKay, 98, of Shelburne, died peacefully on November 24, 2011, in Roseway Manor, Sandy Point. Born at Shelburne, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Lydia (Dolliver) Swansburg. Muriel was a lifelong resident of Shelburne and was a very community-minded individual. She was a member of the I.O.D.E., the Shelburne Historical Society, an acrive member of the Genealogical Society and a founding member of the Shelburne Garden Club. She was a member of Trinity United Church as well as the U.C.W. Muriel was a natural genealogist and was frequently called upon for her recollections. She is survived by her daughters, Jane (David) Cushing, Sally (John) DeWolf and Mary Lee Gonzaga; grandchildren, Susan, Nancy, Paul, Sarah, Alison, Jaime, and JoAnn, as well as seven great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell Alexander MacKay and sister, Jean Swansburg. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be Sunday, November 27, from 7-9 p.m. in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Shelburne. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 28 at 2 p.m. in Trinity United Church, Shelburne with Rev. Joanne McFadden officiating. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department or charity of choice.