OBIT # 5581 - HALIFAX HERALD - 5 AUGUST 1992 HICKS, Joanne Marie - 23, Abercrombie, Pictou County, died August 3, 1992, in Brookfield, Colchester County as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of Marcel and Helen (MacAskill) LaSalle, Stellarton. She was a resident of Stellarton for most of her life, having lived in Abercombie for the past nine months. She was an employee of Pictou County Planning Commission. She is survived by her husband, Todd; brother, Richard, at home; sister, Louise (Mrs. Donald Coady), Thunder Bay, Ont.; paternal grandparents, Alain and Lucienne LaSalle, Montreal. She was predeceased by maternal grandparents, John and Elizabeth MacAskill. The body is in H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Gospel Hall, New Glasgow. Burial will be in Abercrombie Cemetery

UNKNOWN PAPER - 20 FEBRUARY 1951 MRS. JAMES CAMERON - Many friends and neighbors were shocked to hear of the sudden death of the late Mrs. James CAMERON, Keble, who passed away at the Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital Tatamagouche, early Monday morning, February 5. Deceased had been in failing health for some time but bore her suffering without a murmur. She was formerly Bessie GRAHAM, oldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George GRAHAM, Earltown, and was 56 years of age. Her kind genial manner endeared her to all who knew her. The funeral service was held at the Middleton Church on Friday afternoon, February 9, was largely attended and was conducted by Rev. H.H. BLANCHARD, River John. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Evelyn, (Mrs. Keith CARRUTHERS) Wawa, Ontario; Jean, Telephone Operator, Tatamagouche; one son, Carson, Wawa, Ontario; two sisters, Ina (Mrs. Mito CAMERON), Stellarton, Ethel, (Mrs. George BROOKS) Stellarton and two brothers, William GRAHAM, Truro and Robert GRAHAM, Earltown. All members of the immediate family attended the funeral. Hymns sung were "Beautiful Garden of Prayer" and "Will the Circle be unbroken." Pall bearers were nephews of the deceased - George BROOKS, Clifford CAMERON and Roland CAMERON, all of Stellarton; George CAMERON, Middleton, Roderick CAMERON, Keble, and James BAILLIE, River John. Floral tributes were many and beautiful. Interment was in the Forest Hill Cemetery.

Thelma Ruth MacPherson 2007 Halifax CHronicle Herald Thelma Ruth MacPherson, 94, Parkdale, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2007, in Shoreham Village Nursing Home, Chester, where she had been residing. Born at Parkdale, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Mabel (Saunders) Frank. She was a member of Parkdale Emmanuel United Baptist Church and was involved in various community groups and organizations during her active years. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Susan MacPherson; granddaughter, Tammy MacPherson; grandson, Terry MacPherson, all of Simpson's Corner; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Danny; son, Barry; sisters, Florence Kelly, Laura Collicutt; brother, Carl Frank. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in Sweeny's Funeral Home, New Germany. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in Emmanuel United Baptist Church, Parkdale, Rev. Jennifer Joudrey officiating. Burial will follow in Parkdale Community Cemetery, Parkdale. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Emmanuel United Baptist Church, Parkdale Cemetery, Shoreham Village Nursing Home, or charity of choice.

Bernice Ethel Robar 2007 Halifax Chronicle Herald Bernice Ethel Robar, 85, New Germany. Residents and staff of Rosedale Home for Special Care are saddened to announce the death of a long-time resident on October 19, 2007. Bernice was born on October 7, 1922 in Farmington, daughter of the late Orman Jacob and Louetta Rose (Crouse) Baker. Formerly of Farmington, she settled in Rosedale January, 1989, due to ill health; Rosedale became her home for 19 years. She was a member of Barss Corner United Baptist Church. Surviving Bernice are her daughters, Joy DeLong, New Germany; Mae Ramassier, Ontario; Gwen (Barry) Corkum, Dartmouth; son, Charles, Farmington; sister, Marjorie Varner, Stanburne; brothers, Carmen, Loran (Irene), Farmington; Lovatt (Mae), Green Valley, Ontario; grandchildren, Warren and Miranda, Dartmouth; Rickey, Trevor, and Charlene, Ontario; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Leamert; brothers, Frank, Angus, John; sisters, Blanche Slack, Bertha Eisener, Beatrice Taylor; infant brother, Francis and an infant sister. Cremation took place under the direction of R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Bridgewater. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, in Rosedale Home for Special Care, New Germany, with Rev. Jennifer Joudrey officiating. Memorial donations may be made to any charity.

Charles Stuart Emeneau 1980 Bridgewater Bulletin Charles Stuart Emeneau of Waterloo died Sunday, December 21, 1980, at Mahone Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness. Born at Midville Branch, he was a son of the late Nathaniel and Annetta (Veinotte) Emeneau. Funeral service was at Sweeny's Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 23, 1980, with Rev. Willis Ott officiating and organist, Mrs. E.D. Killam. Interment was at Lone Pine Cemetery, Lapland. Pallbearers were four of his grandsons, Lem, Greg, and Paul Hebb, Danny Manthorne, a relative, Gery Snyder, and a friend, Darryl Veinott.

Maxwell Merrill Wentzell 1983 Bridgewater Bulletin Maxwell Merrill Wentzell, 78, Bridgewater, died Friday, September 30, at Hillside Pines Nursing Home. Born at Wentzell's Lake, he was a son of the late Hibbert and Emma (Cook) Wentzell. He was an honourary member of the Bridgewater Fire Department, a former member of the Bridgewater Curling Club, and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, serving on the Church Council for many years. Surviving besides his wife, the former Alice Wentzell, are a son, Linton, Wentzell's Lake; two daughters, Louise (Mrs. G.A. O'Shaughnessy), Halifax; and Betty (Mrs. Edison Allen), Miami; a brother, Cecil, Worcester Mass.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant son, Hector; two brothers, Claude and Laurie; and two sisters, Wilma and Audrey. The funeral was held from St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Burial was at Brookside Cemetery.

Alma Grace Slauenwhite 1993 Halifax Chronicle Herald Alma Grace Slauenwhite, 90, Shoreham Village Home for Special Care, Chester, formerly of the Belnan and Elmsdale areas, died February 21, 1993, in the home. Born at Lower Northfield, she was a daughter of the late Timothy and Charlotte (Conn) Oickle. She was a member of Elmsdale United Church and an honourary member of the Canadian Bible Society. She was an avid gardener and operated a greenhouse in Elmsdale for several years. She is survived by three daughters, Annie Lively, Enfield; Jean Howlett, Chester; Mary Cameron, Wellington Station; three sisters, Lorena Naugler, Lunenburg; Beatrice Mailman, Toronto; Bertha Zwicker, Windsor; brother, Harold Oickle, The Forties; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William; three sisters, Eveline, Muriel, Bernice; two brothers, Gordon and Clayton. The body is in Davis Funeral Home, Chester, visiting 7-9 p.m. today, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Robert Zinck officiating. Burial will be in Sandy Hill Cemetery, Nine Mile River. Donations may be made to Shoreham Village Home for Special Care, Chester.

Cecil Edward Alexander Oickle 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Cecil Edward Alexander Oickle, 93, Lower Northfield, died May 5, 2001, in Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg. Born at Big Lots, he was a son of the late Arthur and Minnie (Rhuland) Oickle. Surviving are son, Dale (Carol Ann); daughter, Marina Lohnes (James), both of Lower Northfield; sisters, Mildred Langille, Fauxburg; Jean Oickle, Lower Northfield; brothers, Charles, Blockhouse; Gordon, Rhodes Corner; grandsons, Lorraine, Jamie, and Jody; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Princetta Oickle; sister, Edith; brothers, Wilfred, Evan, Paul. Cremation has taken place under the direction of R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. There will be no visitation by request. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Andrew's Anglican Church, West Northfield, Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser officiating. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, West Northfield. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg, or a charity of your choice.

Kermit Roosevelt Young 1992 Halifax Chronicle Herald Kermit Roosevelt Young, 77, Cookville, died May 29, 1992, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Centre, he was a son of the late Paul and Vivian (Rafuse) Young. He is survived by two sons, Paul, David, both of Cookville; two half-brothers, Douglas Rhodenizer, Cookville; Murray Rhodenizer, Bridgewater; stepbrother, Arthur, Bridgewater; four grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Ada Wilson; brother, Vincent; sister, Myrtle, in infancy. The body is in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, visiting 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bridgewater, Canon Emery Harris officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, West Northfield. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Lung Association or any charity.

Mrs. Laurella Ethel Baker 1968 Bridgewater Bulletin The death of Mrs. Laurella Ethel Baker, widow of Goerge Baker, passed peacefully away at her home November 21, 1968, at the age of 92 years. She was the daughter of Henry and Sarah (Arenburg) Milbury and born at Barss Corner. She is survived by two daughters, Dorothy, at home, who tenderly cared for her mother; Margaret (Mrs. S.R. Jones), Sackville, New Brunswick; two sons, Max, Halifax; Murray, New Glasgow; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one half-brother, Harry Hawkesworth of Dorchester, Massachusetts. Fuenral service was held from the United Church, Pinehurst, November 23rd., with Rev. James Crooks officiating. Interment was in the Pinehurst Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bruce McKean, Douglas McKean, Eugene McKean, Lowell Veinot, Harold Veinot, and David Zwicker.

OBIT # 5579 - HALIFAX HERALD - 3 AUGUST 1992 CYR, Joseph Thomas (Tom) - 81, Wilmot Street, Pictou, died August 1, 1992, in Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital, Pictou. Born in Westville, Pictou County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Cecilia (White) Cyr. He was a member of Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Pictou and a retired employee of Ferguson Industries. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Thorne; five daughters, Aileen (Mrs. Walter LeBlanc), Cecile (Mrs. Alphonse Larade), Carolyn (Mrs. Brian Zwicker), Theresa (Mrs. Rich Welsh), all of Pictou; Isabel Scotland, Hinton, Alta.; son, Alex, Mahone Bay; two sisters, Helen (Mrs. Lester Turple), Pictou; Mary (Mrs. Harry Madore), Edmonton; brother, Walter, Pictou; 24 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Andrew; seven children in infancy; three sisters, Rose, Eva Noel, Kate Doucette. The body is in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Gerald MacKenzie officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 25 JANUARY 1967 GEORGE TUCKER - The death of George TUCKER, Amherst Shore, occurred on Tuesday afternoon, January 10, at the North Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Pugwash. He was 90. He was born at Tatamagouche Mountain, son of the late George and Elizabeth (COCK) TUCKER. He was the last surviving member of a family of eight. The late Mr. TUCKER was predeceased by his wife, the former Nora NELSON of Tatamagouche, five years ago. He is survived by two sons, Merle of Brookfield, Carl of Hamilton, Ont., and a daughter (Ella) Mrs. Layton GREENO, Amherst Shore, with whom he had resided for the past four and a half years, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was a member and elder of Sharon United Church, Tatamagouche, from where the funeral was held on Friday, January 13. The service was conducted by the Rev. James FRASER. The choir under the direction of Mrs. Austin CREIGHTON, sang favorites of the deceased "Day is Dying in the West," "In the Sweet Bye and Bye" and John COULTER sang "The Old Rugged Cross." The pallbearers were nephews, Harry and Bruce TUCKER, Hugh and Gordon BAILLIE, Roy and Ralph McNUTT. Interment took place in Lockerby Cemetery with Harry BONNYMAN as Funeral Director.

Mrs. Andrew Westhaver 1912 Progress Enterprise Published: December 4, 1912. On November 28th., Mrs. Andrew Westhaver, aged 29 years, afer a long illness, passed away peacefully to her eternal rest, at the residence of her father, Mr. Seth Prince of Lunenburg. Her funeral, conducted by Rev. D. Farquhar, took place on the 30th. Members of the Rebekah Lodge with which she was connected, headed the funeral procession to the cemetery and a large number of friends were in attendance.

Ellard Aulenback 1912 Progress Enterprise Mahone Bay News November 27, 1912. The body of the late Ellard Aulenback, who lost his life in the burning of the tenement house in which he resided in Charlestown, Mass., arrived by train on Thursday. Deceased was twenty-three years of age, the youngest son of George Aulenback of Farmville where the interment took place on Sunday afternoon. Rev. B.D. Knott conducted the burial service.

Nathan Phillip Stoddard 2010 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Thursday, August 12, 2010. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Nathan Phillip Stoddard, 80, Kingston, Ontario, formerly of Lower Clark's Harbour, passed away on August 9, 2010, in Saint Mary's of the Lake. Born at Little River, Yarmouth County, he was a son of the late Lovette and Charlotte (Surette) Stoddard. He is survived by his wife, Barb; sisters, Agatha Swim, Clark's Harbour; Ruth(Ronald) Kenney, Clark's Harbour. He was predeceased by his first wife,Yvonne; brothers, Edward and Basil; sisters, Mae Hilda and Rhoda and three sisters in infancy. Cremation has taken place.

Marie Adesse Surette 2010 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Thursday, August 12, 2010. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Marie Adesse Surette, 88, Lower Eel Brook, Yarmouth County, passed away in Nakile Home for Special Care, on August 11, 2010. She worked for many years in Massachusetts as a technician for the Honeywell Surgical Company assembling surgical equipment. She was born in Lower Eel Brook on September 16, 1921, to the late Eugene and Annie (Babin) Surette. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Virginia Surette and Anne Surette. Aside from her parents, she was predeceased by brothers, Jules, Pierre, and George; as well as two sisters and three brothers in infancy. There will be visitation from 7-9 p.m. today, Thursday, in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Chapel, Yarmouth, with prayers at 8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held from St. Anne's Church, Ste. Anne-du-Ruisseau, on Friday, August 13, at 11 a.m., with interment to follow in Ste. Anne's Parish, Father John MacPherson officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Nakile Home for Special Care, St. Anne's Church or a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Yarmouth.

Fred Emeneau Progress Enterprise Fred St.Clair Emeneau, 89, died Monday, March 30, in the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born at First Peninsula, he was a son of the late John and Clara (Morash) Emeneau. He was a building contractor by trade. He is survived by his wife, the former Hilda Tanner; three daughters, Evangeline (Mrs. Cecil Stevens), Second Peninsula; Audrey (Mrs. Donald Worthington), Ontario; and Anita, at home; five sons, Franklyn, Dartmouth; Elmer, Ontario; Eric and David, Lunenburg; and Roderick, Bridgewater; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 2, from Dana L. Sweeny's Funeral Home, Lunenburg, with the Rev. Laurence Mawhinney officiating. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers were Peter, Byrne, Frederick, all grandsons of the deceased; also Donald Walters, Evan Demone, and Paul DeMone.

OBIT # 5577 - HALIFAX HERALD - 1 AUGUST 1992 LATHAM, Flora Pearl - 86, Seal Harbour, Guysborough County, died July 31, 1992, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in New Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Luddington) Spanks. She was an active member of her community; member of Seal Harbour United Baptist Church and choir; Women's Missionary Society; Helping Hands Senior Citizens Club, Isaac's Harbour and Canadian Bible Society. She is survived by a son, Roger, Chance Harbour, Pictou County; two sisters, Clair Turner, Liscomb, Guysborough County; Edna Latham, Timmins, Ont.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. The body will be in Seal Harbour United Baptist Church, visiting 7-10 p.m. Sunday, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday, Rev. Bob and Rev. Lola Mather-Dyer officiating. Burial will be in Seaside Cemetery, Seal Harbour.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 29 JUNE 1950 JOHN ROBERT CAMERON - Hundreds of friends and relatives paid tribute to one of Earltown's best loved and highly respected citizens at the funeral service held on Sunday afternoon, June 25, for John Robert CAMERON, in the Earltown United Church, with Rev. Mr. Bruce, Tatamagouche, officiating. Hymns sung were "Nearer My God to Thee", "In the Garden" and "Abide With Me." "Jackie" as he was fondly known to so many, was a good citzen, a true friend and a devoted husband and father. He accomplished much in his quiet unassuming manner. His passing is keenly felt in this community, where he lived for all of his 34 years with the exception of the time spent at Aldershot, where he was stationed during World War two. Due to a heart condition he was not accepted for overseas service. He is survived by his widow, the former Dorothy FERGUSON, of West Earltown, three daughters, Misses Carol, Elizabeth and Joan, also his mother, Mrs. Catherine CAMERON; a sister, Mrs. Austin LYNDS of North River and a brother, Russell of the Royal Bank staff, Truro. The pall bearers were Alex FERGUSON, Donald FERGUSON, Henry FERGUSON, James LANGILLE, Douglas MacKAY and Kenneth THOMPSON. Interment was in the Village Cemetery. There was an abundance of beautiful flowers, silent testimonies of respect and sympathy. Our heartfelt sympathy goes to his bereaved family whose loss is irreparable.

Thelma Leota Daniels 2009 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Wednesday, July 8, 2009. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Thelma Leota Daniels, 84, of Campbell River, British Columbia, formerly of North River, Lunenburg County, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009, in Campbell River. Born at Bloomington, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Crouse) Trask. Thelma enjoyed quilting, playing cards, and singing country music with family and friends. She is survived by daughters, Shirley Daniels, Campbell River; Joyce Douglas (Mike Blackburn), Lower Sackville; Florence (Sterling) Robar, North River; Dianne Carter, Campbell River; sons, Orlin and David, both of Toronto; sisters, Rosalene (Raymond) Young, Brooklyn, Annapolis County; Ruby (Bev) Carter, Saint John; Una (Everett) Veinot, Bloomington; brother, Lawrence (Lorraine) Trask, Annapolis Royal; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond; son, Floyd and sister, Reta Cummings. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 9, in Middleton Funeral Home, where the funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 10, Rev. Bill McLeod officiating. Interment will be in Nictaux Cemtery. A reception for family and friends will follow the interment in the Christian Family Centre, Nictaux. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of choice.