Gladys E. Eichel Bridgewater Bulletin Mrs. Gladys E. Eichel, 87, of Bridgewater, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 13. Born at Branch LaHave, she was the former Gladys E. Lohnes, daughter of the late Isaiah and Selena (Meisner) Lohnes. Surviving are a son, Douglas; and a brother, Fred, both of Bridgewater; a sister,Evelyn (Mrs. Gordon Meisner), Auburn, Mass.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth; a son, Donald; four brothers; three sisters; and a great-grandson. The body rested at Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, where funeral service was held on Friday, March 16, with Rev. Willis Ott officiating. interment was in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater.

Norma Mae Publicover 2010 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Thursday, August 12, 2010. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Norma Mae Publicover, 90, Pleasantville, passed away August 10, 2010, in Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg. Born at Middle LaHave on January 20, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Dorothy (Bailey) Shankle. She is survived by her daughter, Darlene Haughn, Pleasantville, with whom she resided for eleven years; grandchildren, Tracey (Kelly) Ernst, Conquerall Bank; Tammy (Jeff) Hiltz, West Northfield; Troy Haughn, Halifax; great-grandchildren, Jordan Haughn, Kaitlyn and Katherine Ernst, Nicholas, Logan, and Jolie Haughn. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles M. Publicover; and son-in-law, Wayne R. Haughn. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 14, in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater, Rev. Laurence Mawhinney officiating, with visitation Friday from 7-9 p.m. Private family burial will follow in Pleasantville Cemetery. A reception will follow in Pleasantville Fire Hall. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Knox Presbyterian Church, Dublin Shore, Children's Wish Foundation, Lunenburg County Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses or charity of your choice.

Daughter of Arnold MacKay 1938 Bridgewater Bulletin Upper Northfield News May 25, 1938. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold MacKay was interred in the cemtery here on Sunday afternoon.

Stephen Arenburg 1938 Bridgewater Bulletin Upper Northfield News May 25, 1938. The remains of the late Stephen Arenburg, Hastings, Annapolis County, were laid to rest in Upper Northfield Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon.

OBIT # 5574 - HALIFAX HERALD - OCTOBER 1999 FRASER, Kathryn Bagnell - 66, died October 24, 1999, in Halifax. Born in Grace Maternity Hospital, Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Capt. Theodore W. and Florence (Pentelow) Bagnell. She lived most of her life in Halifax and was a teacher with the Halifax District School Board from 1970 - 1992. At the time of her death she was a member of St. Andrew's United Church, a sustaining member of the Junior League of Halifax and a member of the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia. She is survived by her husband Paul M. Fraser, daughters, D Dawne Fraser, Halifax and Pamela Paton, Vancouver, B.C. She is also survived by grandsons, Christopher Paton and Jeffrey Paton. No services will be held at this time.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 23 DECEMBER 1948 KARL MARTIN MCKINLEY, 52, was found dead on the floor of his general store at Lower Onslow last night about seven o'clock, by his wife, who went to the store to seek the whereabouts of her husband who had not come home for the evening meal, as usual, an hour earlier. Mrs. McKINLEY found the front door of the store locked and the back door hooked from the inside and with some difficulty she forced an entry into the building. Death is believed to have resulted from a heart attack. The position of the body would indicate that Mr. McKINLEY was on his way towards the back door after locking up the front door on his way home to supper. His son Ronald, who operates a garage nearby, called on his father about five o'clock and found him in good spirits and in apparent good health. The McKINLEY store at Lower Onslow has been one of the old landmarks of the County. The late Mr. McKINLEY was associated in business with his father the late Wilbert McKINLEY as a young man took over the management of the store after his father's passing. He served in the Royal Air Corps in the First Great War, and later owned and flew one of the first privately owned planes in the county. The late Mr. McKINLEY is survived by his widow, the former Miss Bessie ROBERTS, of Diligent River, Cumberland County; a son Ronald Karl and a granddaughter Karen, Lower Onslow; and three brothers Percy, Medicine Hat; Clarence, Creston, B.C.; and Fred in Armstrong, B.C. Funeral arrangements had not been made up to press time today. It was the second bereavement in a fortnight for Mrs. McKINLEY. Her brother Percy West ROBERTS, was killed in a car accident near Glenholm on December 9.

LeRoy George Oickle 1984 Bridgewater Bulletin West Northfield- The death of LeRoy G. Oickle occurred at the Dawson Memorial Hospital on July 25, 1984, at the age of 64 years. He was engaged in the trucking and logging industries for many years, and prior to his death, worked with escavating equipment. He was a faithful member of St. Andrew's Anglican Church, West Northfield, along with have been a retired fire chief and honourary fireman of the Northfield District Fire Department. Left to mourn his loss are his parents, Harlan and Edna Oickle of West Northfield; his wife, the former Naomi Crouse; a brother, Arlie of Waverley; three sons and two daughters-in-law, John and Joan of West Northfield; Barry and Heather of Cookville; and David, at home; and four granddaughters, Janice, Patricia, Marsha, and Sharon. He was predeceased by an infant sister.

Oran Floyd Oickle 1995 Halifax CHronicle Herald Oran Floyd Oickle, 78, Lower Northfield, died August 24, 1995, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Lower Northfield, he was a son of the late Simeon and Sarah (Zinck) Oickle. Surviving are her wife, the former Jean Oickle; daughters, Barbara (Mrs. Randolph Bruhm), West Northfield; Dawn (Mrs. Leslie Oickle), Virginia (Mrs. Edward Crossland), Lower Northfield; son, Carol, Eagle Head; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Willis, Pearlie, Emery, Stanley, Everett; sisters, Laura, Mary, Annie, Princetta, Nellie, Olive. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 1:30 p.m. Saturday, both in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, Rev. John Pearce officiating. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, West Northfield. Immediate family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Maple Grove Cemetery Fund.

William Albert Wentzell 1955 Bridgewater Bulletin The community of West Northfield and surrounding districts were greatly shocked on hearing of the sudden passing of one of its little folk, William Albert Wentzell, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wentzell, who passed away at New Germany on Friday afternoon, March 25th. He would have been five years old had he lived until April 2nd. He is survived by his parents and one sister, Barbara Ann. The funeral service was held on Monday afternoon from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, West Northfield, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W.L. Myra, who chose as his text, Mark 10: 13-16. The childrens' hymns that were sung were "Jesus Loves Me" and "There's A Friend for Little Children." The pall bearers were Messrs. Walter Feener, Roderick Feener, Rex Bruhm, and Lawrence Bruhm. Interment was in the Maple Grove Cemetery. (William died while having dental work done.)

Vera Winnifred Zinck 1996 Halifax Chronicle Herald Vera Winnifred Zinck, 90, Armview Estates, Halifax, formerly of West Northfield, died August 4, 1996, in Halifax. Born at West Northfield, she was a daughter of the late William and Alice (Langille) Sarty. Surviving are daughter, Reta (Mrs. Ronald Wentzell); son, Laurie, both of West Northfield; sister, Freda Sarty, South Berwick; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Angus; son, Ralph; brothers, Ernest, Donald, Moyle, Ira, one in infancy; sisters, Jean, Elsie. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in New West Pine United Church, Pinehurst, Rev. Wayne Mitton officiating. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, West Northfield. Family flowers only. Donations to New West Pine United Church, Maple Grove Cemetery Fund or any charity.

Edward Risser 1912 Progress Enterprise Lunenburg News December 4, 1912. The death of Edward Risser occurred on Sunday night of cerebral tumour. The deceased was 32 years of age and is survived by a widow and seven children, the eldest of which is only about 12 years old. Here is a case that should appeal to all who have a surplus of this world's goods. The mother is hampered with the care of this number of small children and is unable to work for them and their need is great. If each one would send a little of their store the burden for this poor woman would be lightened and the immediate necessity relieved.

Norman Bell 1912 Progress Enterprise Mosher's Island News December 4, 1912. The death occurred at LaHave Islands on Monday, of Norman Bell, a highly respected citizen, aged 40 years. The deceased had been ill for the past year or more and death was not unexpected. He leaves to mourn his loss, a widow and two children; also his mothers and two brothers, Robert and Walter. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Lund and assisted by Rev. McDonald. Empire lodge, I.O.O.F., of which the deceased was a member, marched to the cemetery. The large gathering of people present and the abundance of beautiful flowers, bespoke of the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the whole community.

Francelia M. Muise 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, January 29, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Francelia M. "Frannie" Muise, 77, Hubbard's Point, Yarmouth County, died Thursday, January 27, 2000, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born at Rockville, Yarmouth County, she was a daughter of the late Doug and Annie Swim. She was a homemaker. Surviving are husband, Leslie; son, Tony, Amirault's Hill; daughter, Sandra Stoddard, Moncton; brother, Bud, Yarmouth; sister, Hattie Newell, Yarmouth; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. Funeral 10 a.m. today, in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Amirault's Hill, Rev. Maurice LeBlanc officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Holy Family Parish Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Yarmouth.

Kathryn Mae Spears 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, January 29, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Kathryn Mae Spears, 88, Shelburne, died January 27, 2000, in Roseway Hospital, Sandy Point. Born at Forbes Point, Shelburne County, she was a daughter of the late Roland and Ellen (Spinny) Forbes. She was a member of the Trinity United Church and a member of the Unit B of the UCW. Surviving are sons, Roger and wife Judy, Shelburne; Roland and wife Janette, New Glasgow; sisters, Enid Smith, Barrington; Athena Colpitts, Indian Harbour, Halifax County; granddaughters, Ellen, Laura, Heather, Crystal, Joy, and Jessica. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert D; daughter, Janet. Visitation today, 2-4 p.m., funeral 4 p.m. Sunday, all in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Shelburne, Rev. Sheila Firth-Warlund. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to the Roseway Hospital or any charity.

George Ennis Scott 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, January 29, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie George Ennis Scott, 82, Shelburne, died January 28, 2000, in the Roseway Hospital, Sandy Point. Born at North East Harbour, Shelburne County, he was a son of the late Walter and Izella Scott. He was a member of St. Thomas Church, Shelburne. He served overseas during the Second World War in Belgium, Holland, and Germany. Surviving are wife, Margaret LeBlanc; brothers, Ralph, Toronto; Calvin, Hamilton; Ontario; Cecil, Burlington, Ontario; sister, Marjorie Scott, New Hampshire. Visitation 1-3, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Legion service 7 p.m., prayers 8 p.m., all in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Shelburne. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, in St. Thomas Church, Shelburne, Rev. Pat O'Meara officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations to St. Thomas Church.

OBIT # 5556 - EASTERN CHRONICLE - 3 AUGUST 1940 A former resident of Pictou County passed away in Providence, R. I., when the death of MRS. ANNIE MacGRATH occured. The late Mrs. MacGrath was formerly ANNIE SULLIVAN, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. DONALD SULLIVAN, Abercrombie Road, New Glasgow. She was twice married, her first husband JAMES FINLAY FRASER, Trenton, passing away many years ago, while her second husband, J.M. MacGRATH, Providence, jeweller, died in 1937. In her immediate family she is survived by two sons and one daughter, ROBERT O. FRASER and HARRY J. FRASER in St.Louis, Mo., and Mrs. RICHARD SCOTT, Trenton. Two sisters and a brother also survive, Miss ELLA SULLIVAN, Trenton; Mrs. FRANK CARROLL, Somerville, Mass., and G. FRASER SULLIVAN, San Leandro, California.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 8 NOVEMBER 1951 MRS. EVERETT SULLIVAN - North River - On Sunday, November 4, after a long illness, Mrs. Everett SULLIVAN passed away at her home in Nuttby. Before her marriage she was Winnie SABEAN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah SABEAN of Port Lorne. Since her marriage she has lived in the village of Nuttby. She had endeared herself to the people of the community, where she took a great interest in the little Baptist Church and worked in the Sunday School. She leaves to mourn her beside husband two sons Merle W. SULLIVAN and Gerald L. SULLIVAN, one brother Henry SABEAN in Surrey, New Hampshire and two sisters, Mrs. Alberta NEAVES, Kentville, and Mrs. Estella NEAVES, Halifax. The funeral took place on Tuesday, November 6 from the Aenon Baptist Church, North River. Rev. Dr. Bruce D. KNOTT pastor of the Nuttby and North River Churches conducted the service. Miss Ida NOWLIN was organist and led the choir. The hymns sung were "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." Mrs. Sterling PURDY sang by request the solo, "Face to Face." Dr. KNOTT spoke from the text Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord. He referred to the splendid Christian character of the departed and her willing service in every good work. He spoke comforting and helpful words to the sorrowing. The large congregation which packed the church testified to the esteem in which she was held. The casket was covered with many beautiful floral offerings the expressions of love and sympathy from relatives and friends. The interment was in the cemetery joining the church. The pall bearers were her two sons, Merle W. SULLIVAN, and Gerald L. SULLIVAN, and nephews Ernest UPHAM, Harold UPHAM, Roy NEAVES and Ivan NEAVES.

Delbert Carroll Conrad 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Monday, February 21, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Delbert Carroll Conrad, 68, Berwick, passed away February 19, 2000, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, after a gallant struggle with cancer. Born at Berwick he was a son of the late Whitford and Beatrice (Drew) Conrad. He was an employee of M.W. Graves Limited and Cobi Foods Limited for 48 years, retiring due to ill health. He was a member of the Berwick Baptist Church. Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 42 years, Yvonne ( Veinotte) Conrad; son, Brian (Anna); grandsons, Thomas and Joel; brother, Carmen (Pauline); sisters, Faye (David) Thomas; Kelsey (Warren) Herman; half-brother, Marshall (Shirley) Drew, all of Berwick; half-sister, Kay Capell, Kingston; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held today, February 21, from 2-4, 7-9 p.m., with the funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, both in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick, Rev. Margo MacDougall officiating. Burial in the Berwick Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to the Kings County Branch of the VON would be greatly appreciated.

Richard Ham 1912 Progress Enterprise Mahone Bay News April 17, 1912. Word was received on Thursday last of the loss on April 6th., from the schooner Empress, Captain Gillis from Port of Spain of Richard Ham. Deceased was thirty-three years of age, a son of the late James Ham of this town.

Jonas G. Hebb 1912 Progress Enterprise Bridgewater Enterprise News April 24, 1912. The death of Jonas G. Hebb which occurred at his home in Brooklyn, New York, on the 27ult., after a brief illness, will be learned with regret by his numerous friends not only in Lunenburg and Queens County but elsewhere throughout the province. Mr. Hebb was a son of the late George J. Hebb of Bridgewater and has resided for a number of years in Brooklyn, where he was in the employ of W.U. Telegraph company. Mr. Lemuel G. Hebb of Hebbville is a brother of the deceased.