OBIT # 5484 - EASTERN CHRONICLE - 8 JANUARY 1942 MRS.CATHERINE FRASER, LORNE - The sudden death of an aged lady occured Tuesday afternoon, when MRS. CATHERINE FRASER passed away at her home, Lorne, Pictou County. Mrs. Fraserwas in her eighties and was comparatively smart and active for her advanced years. She was born at Elgin, Pictou County, and her maiden name was CATHERINE DUNBAR. She has made her home in Lorne, where she was a highly esteemed resident of that community. She was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church and her pastor, Rev.H. Huestin, will officiate at her funeral service. Her husband CHARLES FRASER predeceased her many years ago. A daughter, MRS. ROBERT GRANT, New Glasgow, and a son J. ROBERT FRASER, in the United States, and one sister, MRS.D.M. CAMERON, Elgin, are the survivors. In her immediate family, MRS.MURRAY MUIRHEAD, Westville, is a niece of the deceased.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 8 JANUARY 1948 ANNA BELLE MACIVER WILSON - The death occurred 22 November 1947 of Anna Belle MacIVER WILSON, wife of Robert C. WILSON at her home in Denmark, N.S., at the age of 79. Her passing came as a severe shock to her family and her large circle of friends, following a brief illness. Mrs. Wilson had many friends and relatives, particularly in Cape Breton, where she was born. She was born at Little Narrows, Victoria County the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Norman MacIVER. She spent a good part of her life in U.S.A., where she was married, moving back to Nova Scotia 43 years ago. Surviving, besides her husband are a daughter Christine (Mrs. Frank CURRIE) Sydney, N.S., a son Robert MacIVER, Denmark, N.S., two sisters, Mrs. Duncan MacINNES and Mrs. Peter MacDONALD, Sydney, two brothers, Norman at Little Narrows, N.S., and Dan of Ontario. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from the family residence. Rev. Mr. SALTER officiating. The pallbearers were Hedley WILSON, Ted WILSON, Seldon SWAN, Kasson SWAN, George COCK and Alvin LANGILLE. Music was under the direction of Mrs. J. Kasson SWAN. Her remains was laid to rest in the family plot in the Forest Hill Cemetery at Denmark.

Mrs. Lillias L . Hebb Mrs. Lillias L. Hebb, 83, of 3575 Gottingen Street, Halifax, died Saturday at the halifax Infirmary following a lengthy illness. Born at Upper Branch, he was a daughter of the late Nathaniel and Mary Ellen (Lowe) Hirtle. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis (Mrs. John Milligan), Halifax; nd two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Reginald Hebb, three sisters, two brothers, and a granddaughter, Anne Milligan. The body rested at J.A. Snow Funeral Home where funeral service was held at 2.p.m. Monday. The body was taken to Bridgewater with visitation Monday night at Sweeny's Funeral home 7 to 9 p.m. (Some is missing from the end of the obituary. I assume she is buried in Lone Pine Cemetery, upper Branch , but there is no tombstone. )

James Gordon Hirtle 1979 Bridgewater Bulletin James Gordon Hirtle, 91, of Upper Branch, passed away Saturday, March 3rd, at the D.M. Hospital, Bridgewater, after a five week illness. Born at Upper Branch, he was the only son of the late Simon and Ellen (Wentzell) Hirtle. He is survived by two sisters, Ella (Mrs. Stewart Crouse), Jackonsville, Florida; Macy (Mrs. Titus Mailman), North Brookfield; also a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one sister, Sadie, in 1975. He was a lifelong resident of this community; spent many hard days working with his oxen at woods work and long hours of travel hauling wood to the mills and factories. But good fortune was always with him, he never was sick, never been to a dentist in his life, and never had a doctor until January 31st, the day he went to the hospital. In 1965 he came to reside with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Bolivar in Upper Branch, who cared for him until his death. Funeral service was held Tuesday, March 6, at 2 p.m. from Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, Rev. William Gustafson officiating. Interment was in the Upper Branch Cemetery.

Willis Christopher Powers 1968 Halifax Chronicle Herald Willis Christopher Powers, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Linton Powers, South Berwick, died as a result of injuries received in a car-pedestrian accident at South Berwick on Sunday evening. At the time of his death, he was a Grade 8 student at Central Kings Junior High, Cambridge. He is survived by his parents; four sisters, Judy, Carol, Cindy, and Angela; and one brother, Mark, all at home; grandparents,Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hiltz, South Berwick; and grandmother, Mrs. Willis Powers, Berwick. The body is resting at the H.C. Lindsay Funeal Home, Berwick and will be taken to the United Church, Berwick for funeral service Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev. A. Wiston will officiate. Interment will be in the Berwick Cemetery.

Z. Verna Sperry 1993 Bridgewater Bulletin Z. Verna Sperry passed away September 26, 1993, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Pinehurst, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ella (Conrad) Powers. She was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Eastside Ladies Group, Bridgewater Women's Institute, and the Lunenburg West P.C. Women's Association. She is survived by her husband, Harold L.; two daughters, Daryl (Mrs. Garry Lindberg), Ottawa; Gerry (Mrs. Art Timm), Saskatoon; two sons, Norman Stewart (fiancee Helen); Hector (Natalie) Stewart, Charlottetown; 18 grandchildren; several great grandchildren. She was an aunt of many nieces and nephews and special aunt to Arnold Meisner (wife Peggy), Liverpool. She was predeceased by her first husband, G. Burnham Stewart; two daughters, Nancy Zinck and Phyllis Drysdale; four sisters and two brothers. Funeral service was held Tuesday, September 28, 1993, at 11:00 a.m., from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgewater.

Florence Leah Dowding 1970 Bridgewater Bulletin Mrs. Florence Leah Dowding, 71. New Germany, passed away March 21st, at the Dawson Memorial Hospital, Bridgewater. She was the former Florence Leah Bryant, only daughter of the late William and Leah March (Hiltz) Bryant of Halifax. She was twice married; her first husband being the late George R. Christopher of Bridgewater and Halifax. By this union she is survived by one son, Donald, of Halifax; and one daughter, Dolores (Mrs. Everette Slauenwhite Jr.), New Germany. Her second husband, Lional H. Dowding, passed away in 1955. The funeral service was held from the St. John's Anglican Church with Rev. James Purchase officiating. Interment was in the United Church Cemetery, New Germany.

OBIT # 5479 - EASTERN CHRONICLE - 6 JANUARY 1942 Funeral services for Mrs. MINNIE (MacKay) DOANE, wife of FOSTER P. DOANE of 29 Cliff Street, Arlington, were held Friday, December 26,1941, at 2:30 at Hartwell Chapel, Arlington, Mass. Interment was at Mt.Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. Mrs. Doane, who died Wednesday at her home after an illness of several months, was an active member of the Park Avenue Congregational Church, The Arlington Heights Study Club for 26 years, and a former member of the Arlington Women's Club. She leaves , in addition to her husband, who is a Pawtucket and Arlington commission merchant, five children, FOSTER P. Jr., of Glen Falls,N.Y.;HERMAN D., of Arlington; HENRY M., of Wayland; Mrs.H.T. LAWRENCE of Winthrop, and Miss DOROTHY M. DOANE of Arlington. Also surviving are two brothers, DANIEL C. MacKAY of Arlington; and Dr. WILLIAM A. MacKAY of Thorburn, N.S., and a sister, Miss BESSIE M. MacDONALD of Arlington. Mrs. Doane was a native of New Glasgow and prior to her marriage taught school in Trenton and New Glasgow. (Mrs. Doane has many friends in Pictou County, who will deeply regret to learn of her passing.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 21 JUNE 1949 DAVID R. DONALDSON - Friends in Colchester and Pictou Counties were shocked and saddened on June 16 when it was learned that David R. DONALDSON had passed away that morning, at the home of his nephew, W.D. LANGILLE, following an illness of less than an hour of a heart ailment. Mr. DONALDSON's home was in Belmont, Mass., but his birthplace was in Tatamagouche, and he never forgot his "Down East" friends. Almost every summer he spent several weeks with relatives in Tatamagouche renewing old friendships, and also enjoyed fishing which was his favorite pastime. While in Tatamagouche he was interested and helpful in Activities of the Church and was a valued member of The Men's Club of Sharon Church. Mr. DONALDSON was a man of sterling integrity, and fine Christian character, and his pleasant kindly manner won him many friends. He was prominent in the work of the Union Square Church of Somerville, Mass., of which he was a member and also in many other phases of Christian work one in particular being Westminster Foundation, of which he was president of The Board of Trustees. Mr. DONALDSON's wife, the former Ella WOOD of St. John, predeceased him ten years ago. Two sisters, Mrs. A. G. MacDONALD of Tatamagouche and Miss Alice DONALDSON of Belmont, Mass., and one brother James of New Glasgow survive. The funeral at Tatamagouche on Saturday afternoon was conducted by Rev. G. BRUCE assisted by Rev. G.E. WHIDDEN, both of whom paid tribute to the fine Christian character of the deceased. Members of Sharon Choir sang, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break" was sung as a solo by Roland LANGILLE. On Tuesday, June 1, interment was made in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Mass. The service in the Chapel was conducted by his pastor, Rev. Mr. MacELROY assisted by Rev. C.H. ROSE.

Baby Janet Elaine MacKay 1952 Bridgewater Bulletin Mr. and Mrs. Hubert MacKay, New Germany, have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of their infant daughter, Janet Elaine, who died at the Dawson Memorial hospital, Bridgewater, on Wednesday, September 10th. Surviving are the parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman P. deLong, Barss Corner and Kenneth A. MacKay, New Germany. Burial was made in the new community cemetery, New Germany on Friday, September 12. Rev. Frank Locke of Barss Corners conducted the service.

Baby Seldon Lazenby 1948 Bridgewater Bulletin Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lazenby, New Germany, have the sympathy of their many friends in the death of their baby son Seldon Richard Dale, which occurred on Wednesday, July 14. Taken ill while the family were on a visit with Mr. Lazenby's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lazenby, at Stanley, Hants County, baby Seldon was admitted to Payzant Hospital, Windsor, where he passed away after a brief illness. Although only five months old, he will be greatly missed by his parents and older brother, Stuart, by whom he is survived. Also surviving are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lazenby and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Wile, New Canada. Funeral services were held at Epworth United Church on Friday afternoon, July 16. This was the first burial in Epworth United Church Cemetery, New Germany.

Edward Arthur Lohnes 1972 Bridgewater Bulletin Edward Arthur Lohnes, 99, of New Germany, passed away, March 13, 1972, at the Dawson Memorial Hospital, Bridgewater, after a short illness. Born at Upper Northfield, son of the late John and Eliza Hunter Lohnes, he is survived by one daughter, Millie, Mrs. Ray Eisner, Brickton, Annapolis County, and one son, Guy, New Germany; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Ada, in 1968. Funeral service was held March 16th, from the Epworth United Church, New Germany, with the Rev. James Crooks officiating. Hymns sung were "The Lord's My Shepherd" and "Nearer, My God, to Thee." Pall bearers were Owen MacKay, Hubert MacKay, Gordon Chesley, and Harry Carver. Interment was in the United Church Cemetery, New Germany.

W. Guy Lohnes 1990 Halifax Chronicle Herald Handwritten date: February 15, 1990. W. Guy Lohnes, 90, Pinehurst, died Thursday in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Pinehurst, he was a son of the late Arthur and Ada (Eisnor) Lohnes. He was predeceased by twin sister, Millie. The body is in Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Epworth United Church, New Germany, Rev. Ruth Ann Brown officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to Epworth United Church.

OBIT # 5471 - Presbyterian Witness - November 26, 1870 "Death of an Aged Lady - Janet Campbell, relict of Donald Robertson, (Col.) died at the residence of her son, Alexander Robertson, Barney's River, Saturday, November 12th, at 6 a.m. after a few days' illness, in the hundred and second year of her age. She was born in Blair Athol, Perthshire, Scotland, in October, 1769, immigrating with her husband, a son and two daughters to this country in the year 1800, and settled at Merigomish in the County of Pictou. The little boy died on the passage out and was buried at sea. All her children except this one still survive. Soon after their arrival at Merigomish, they purchased a farm about five miles up from the mouth of Barney's River, and one mile down the River from Rev. D.B. Blair's Church. Many years ago Mr. Robertson died, leaving a widow, six daughters and two sons. Since then until a week before her death the good old woman enjoyed excellent health, and to the very last she retained all her faculties. Just before her death she asked her daughter-in-law what time it was, and when told it was six o'clock, she said, "Well well," and breathed her last. Not long since she told the writer that she distantly recollected when a little girl in Scotland, of her grandfather John Campbell taking her on his knee and telling her that at the age of twenty-one he fought in the Battle of Culloden under Prince Charles. She lived to see seven generations, four of these are still living. She has left eight children, fifty-five grand children, fifty-five great grandchildren and four or five great great grandchildren. She was remarkable for her beauty, and strange to say she retained her rich rosy complexion to the very last, and her hand was as soft and smooth as a child's. But better than all this, she was made beautiful by the righteousness of Christ, rich in faith towards God and mellowed through the influences of the Holy Spirit. She died beloved by all her friends and acquaintances. She was born on the 11th of October, 1769, died November 12th, 1870, thus making her on the day of her death one hundred and one years, one month and one day of age

UNKNOWN PAPER - 31 MARCH 1949 JAMES B. TUCKER - Tatamagouche Mountain, March 31 1949 - The funeral of the late James B. TUCKER, who passed away quietly in his sleep at the home of his youngest son, Harold at Central New Annan, on March 27, was held from the church at Tatamagouche Mountain, of which he was a valued member on March 30 at 1.30 p.m. It was largely attended by relatives and friends who gathered to pay their last respects to one who was well and favorably known. He was married at Newton Highlands Mass., to Matilda CAHILL and made their home there for a few years, then moving to Oliver, N.S., where he was a prosperous farmer. He was a great lover of outdoor life and spent nearly every winter in the woods; for many years as Woods Boss. He was a member of the Orange Order. His wife predeceased him on February 10, 1936, and he spent much of his time with his daughter Mrs. Charles TEED of Belmont lately, although he returned to this community on March 10 and visited with his sons and sister Mrs. Mary BAILLIE of Tatamagouche. Rev. Eric COFFIN, his pastor, spoke fittingly of his love of family and church and his quiet manner. The choir under the leadership of the organist, Mrs. Fred LANGILLE rendered favorite hymns "The Lord's My Shepherd" "In the Sweet By and By" and "Meet Me There." His survivors are the eldest daughter (Gladys) Mrs. Maurice FORAN of Newton, Mass.; (Lavinia) Mrs. Charles TEED of BELMONT; Walter, of Tatamagouche Mountain; Harry James of Oliver; Bruce of Tatamagouche; Harold, of Central New Annan. There are 15 grand children and five great grandchildren. One sister Mrs. Mary BAILLIE and one brother George TUCKER. Another brother Arthur predeceased him three months ago. He was laid to rest in the family plot at Tatamagouche Mountain Cemetery. Pall bearers were nephews of the deceased and one neighbor, Merle and Aubrey TUCKER, Hugh and Gordon BAILEY, George GREY and Len LANGILLE. Floral tributes were beautiful. His services to his family will remain forever in our hearts,

Mrs. Hurdie Lantz 1954 Handwritten date: February 13, 1954. Friends will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Hurdie Lantz of New Germany, that occurred on Saturday at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, where she had been a patient for the past five weeks. Born at New Germany, 51 years ago, she was formerly Eva Beatrice, daughter of Mrs. Justin Gates (Ida Spurr) and the late Justin Gates. She is survived by her husband; her mother; five daughters, Dorothy, Mrs. Ira Langille, New Germany; Ruth, Mrs. Bradford Lohnes, Mulgrave; Muriel, Mrs. Joseph Slauenwhite, Stanburn; Rhoda, Mrs. Reginald Tupper, St. Margaret's Bay; Audrey of Halifax; and one son, Kenneth with the Mersey Paper Company, French Village; also one sister, Nellie, Mrs. Oliver Darcy, Reviere, Mass. Funeral services will be held from the United Church of Canada, New G, on Tuesday, February 16, conducted by Rev. Frank Locke, pastor of the Baptist Church. Interment will be in the new community cemetery.

Hurd J. Lantz 1979 Bridgewater Bulletin The passing of a well-known and highly respected citizen of New Germany, Hurd Jonothan Lantz, occurred at the Miller Hospital, Kentville, on June 9, 1979, after a lingering illness. Born at Dayspring 87 years ago, he was a son of the late Calvin and Elizabeth (Borgel) Lantz and came to New Germany at an early age. He spent some time in the United States before returning to New Germany where he took up farming. Surviving are five daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. Ira Langille), New Germany; Ruth (Mrs. Bradford Lohnes), Dartmouth; Muriel (Mrs. Joseph Slauenwhite), Stanburne; Rhoda (Mrs. Reg Tupper), Head of St. Margaret's Bay; Audrey (Mrs. Kenneth Fram), Halifax; a son, Kenneth, Liverpool; brother, William, Daytona Beach, Florida; 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Eva Gates; three sisters, Wilhelmina (Mrs. Kenneth Varner); Jessie (Mrs. Albert Whynot), and Jennie; three brothers, Avery, Ernest, and Fred. The late Mr. Lantz was a member of the Barss Corner United Baptist Church and funeral service was held there on Tuesday, June 12, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Ernest Crosby. Music was furnished by the church choir with Arthur Langille organist. A solo,"Amazing Grace" was beautifully rendered by Marlene Rhodenizer, as was the hymn, "The Lord's My Shepherd," sung by the choir. Interment was in the United Church Cemetery, New Germany. Pallbearers were grandsons Phillip, Wayne, and Royce Slauenwhite, great-grandsons, Duane and Lindsay Eisener, and nephew, David Zwicker.

Neil Michael Feindel 1994 Halifax Chronicle Herald Neil Michael Feindel, 40, New Germany, died June 20, 1994, at home. Born at Bridgewater, he was a son of Maxwell Feindel, New Germany and the late Evelyn (Bell) Feindel. He was an employee of the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission in New Germany until the time of his illness. He was a past employee of Fielding and Wynn Hardware Store, New Germany as a licensed plumber, past president of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 102, New Germany from 1985-1986 and past member of the New Germany Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, the former Jocelyn Zinck; twin daughters, Misha and Marsha, both at home; two brothers, Linwood, New Germany and Thomas, Lower Branch; four nieces. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight in New Germany Funeral Home, where a Legion service will be 7:15 p.m. tonight. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Epworth United Church, New Germany, Rev. Grant Walls officiating. Burial will be in Epworth United Cemetery. Donations may be made to Lunenburg County Ground Search and Rescue or any charity.

Baby Donna June Mosher 1951 Bridgewater Bulletin Donna June Mosher, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mosher, died shortly after birth at the D.M. Hospital. Funeral service was held at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Annis Mosher, New Germany, on Monday afternoon, July 30, conducted by Rev. W.L. Myra of the Lutheran Church. Burial was in the new cemetery, New Germany.

Malcolm Leslie Mosher 1956 Bridgewater Bulletin Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Mosher, of New Germany, have the sincere sympathy of their many friends in the death of their seven year old son, Malcolm Leslie Mosher, who passed away enroute to hospital on Sunday, September 23rd. following a short illness. He was a Grade Two student at the South Rosedale School and a member of the Primary Class of Epworth United Church. Surviivng besides his parents are one younger sister, Paulette; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wentzell, Watford and Mr. and Mrs. Annis Mosher, of New Germany. Funeral services were held September 26th, from the United Church in New Germany, student pastor James A. Fraser officiating. The chosen hymns were``Around the Throne of God in Heaven``and``Safe in the Arms of Jesus.``Interment was in the United Church Cemetery, New Germany. Pall bearers were George Feindel, Atwood Meisner, Carman Meisner, and Glen Jefferson.