Marjorie Elizabeth Vanbuskirk 2004 Halifax Chronicle Herald Marjorie Elizabeth VanBuskirk, 74, West Dalhousie, died August 27, 2004, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born at Springfield, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Florence (Brown) Vanbuskirk. Surviving are daughters, Jacqueline Davis, West Dalhousie; Jennifer (David) VanBuskirk, Melvern Square; brothers, Ronald, Melvern Square; Allan, Torrington, Alberta; grandchildren, Leslie, Billy, Munroe, and Amanda; great-grandchildren, Cerita and Troy She was predeceased by sister, Pauline; brothers, Stewart and Douglas. Memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Interment in Church Grove Cemetery, Melvern Square. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice.

Primrose P. Tufts 1979 Bridgewater Bulletin Primrose Parker Tufts of Lake Pleasant died at his home, Wednesday, February 21. Born at Lake Pleasant, he was the son of the late Fletcher and Louisa (Acker) Tufts. Surviving are his wife, the former Minnie Whynotte; a daughter, Iona (Mrs. Richard Oakley) of Digby; a son, Parker of Lake Pleasant; two sisters, Meda (Mrs. Harry Wile) of Wolfville; Hilda (Mrs. Aseph Varner), of Lake Pleasant; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Gorman and a sister, Christie. Funeral service was held on Saturday, February 24 at 2 o'clock at Springfield Baptist Church. Reverend John Leddicote officiated. Burial was at Springfield Cemetery. Pallbearers were Laurie Charlton, Guy Sproule, Lamont Zinck, Oran Zinck, Mervin Mailman, and Ronald Veinotte.

UNKNOWN PAPER - APRIL 1977 ALEX FERGUSON, 65, of 162 Dominion Street, Truro, died Friday, April 22, 1977, at home. Born in West Earltown, he was the son of Mrs. Effie (HAYMAN) FERGUSON and the late William FERGUSON. He was employed with Truro Wholesalers as a commercial traveller. He was a member and elder of First United Church, a member of Phoenix Lodge No. 50 Mount Seir Encampment and Canton Fundy No. 7. Surviving besides his mother, are his wife, the former Minnie THOMPSON; a son, Reginald, Dartmouth; eight sisters, Frances (Mrs. Murray MacBAIN), The Falls; Mrs. Catherine CARTER, Amherst; Anne (Mrs. Norman HARRIS), Sudbury, Ont.; Evelyn (Mrs. Ray THOMPSON), New Annan; Janet (Mrs. Kenneth THOMPSON), and Irene, both of Truro; Dorothy (Mrs. Albron MURPHY), Earltown; Christine (Mrs. James TOWNSEND), Moncton; three brothers, Donald, Truro, Henry, Tatamagouche; and Harold, Earltown. The body rested at Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro, where funeral service was held Monday, at 2 p.m., Rev. David McNAUGHTON officiating. Burial was in Robie Street cemetery.

OBIT # 5202 - EVENING NEWS - 5 JULY 1949: TRENTON- Neighbours and friends in Trenton were shocked when they learned MARY DOLINA CAMPBELL has passed peacefully away in the Point Edward Sanitorium near Sydney,C.B., on June 10th, where she had been a patient for almost four months. Born at Pictou Island, August 10th, 1933, she was a daughter of Mr.and Mrs MALCOLM CAMPBELL, Trenton.She had attended Trenton schools, she liked all kinds of sports, and was esteemed and beloved by all who knew her. Death coming at such an early age is deeply regretted, and the loss in the family circle is irreparable. Stricken with a severe case of flu, she developed tubercular spinal meningitis. After hospitalization she responded to to the treatment and was looking forward to being able to return home in a few days, when suddently the meningitis again gained a foothold and everything possible was done in an effort to relieve her condition and suffering , but to no avail, she gradually weakened and passed away to higher service. The funeral was held in the Church of the Nazarene, Trenton on Tuesday afternoon, and was largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev.Roland Stanford. The hymns sung were"The Old Rugged Cross","Abide With Me". Mrs. Issac Simpson and Miss Gertrude Stanford sang in a touching manner that lovely hymn"Sometimes". Interment was in Hillside cemetery,"until the day dawns and the shadows fall away". The pall bearers were: Douglas MacKay, Cecil MacNeil, Calvin MacCallum, Raymond Baglole, Dunn MacDonald, Hector MacDonald. Left to mourn the loss of a loving daughter and sister are her lonely parents; one brother, FRASER, at home; two sisters, MRS.WALTER BROWN, Trenton; MRS.ABE MILES, Sydney,C.B.

Rachel Veinot 1998 Halifax Chronicle Herald Rachel Veinot, 98, Falkland Ridge, Annapolis County, died March 3, 1998, at home. Born at Hemford, she waas a daughter of the late George and Annetta (Crouse) Smith. She was a member of Springfield United Baptist Church, Springfield. She was a great supporter of the New Germany and Area Medical Centre, assisting with fund- raising in every way. Surviving are daughters, Ruth (Mrs. Russell Conrad), Springfield; Inez Notarangelo, Falkland Ridge; Beryl Deal, Meisner's Section; Vivian Charlton, Lake Pleasant; sons, Rollen, New Germany; Terry, Monastery; sister, Sadie MacKenzie, Bridgewater; 20 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Terry; daughter, Annetta Zinck; sisters, Abia, Cecelia, Flora, Ella; brothers, Edward, Ishmael, Horton, Roland, Melford. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in New Germany Funeral Home, New Germany. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in Springfield United Baptist Church, Rev. Brian Wheaton officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, New Germany and Area Medical Centre or Springfield United Baptist Church.

Roy Conrad Mills 1992 Halifax Chronicle Herald Roy Conrad Mills, 63, Blue Rocks, died August 24, 1992, in Victoria General Hospital. Born at English Harbour, Newfoundland, he was a son of Mrs. Katherine (Parson) Mills, Halifax and the late John Mills. He was employed as a tugboat engineer for 20 years, serving the last seven years out of Bay Comeau, Quebec, until retirement. He was a member of St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blue Rocks. He is survived by his wife, the former Ruth Knickle; three daughters, Cathy (Mrs. Timothy Spidle), Martin's River; Margo Mills, Lunenburg; Lisa (Mrs. Todd Zinck), Blue Rocks; two sons, John, Blockhouse; Roy, at home; four grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister. The body has been cremated under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, graveside committal service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Upper Blue Rocks Cemetery, Rev. Robert Coote officiating. in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity.

Lottie Louise Daniels 1983 Lottie Louise Daniels passed away suddenly at her home on September 7, 1983. Born at Lunenburg, she was a daughter of the late Ellsworth and Corinda (Tanner) Schnare. She was a life-long member of St. John's Anglican Church. She is survived by her husband, Wallace Daniels; three daughters, Ruth (Mrs. Gordon Winters), Lunenburg; Shirley (Mrs. Roy Gilroy), Dartmouth; Ivy (Mrs. Merlin Ernst), Mahone Bay; two brothers, Wallace, Lunenburg; Gilbert, Bridgewater; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predecased by a sister, Lucille and brother, Robert. Funeral service was held from St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg on Saturday, September 10 at 2 p.m., Rev. Bruce Howe officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Would anyone on this list have an obituary for Laura Bridget Franey of Kings County, Nova Scotia, who passed on 2002-5-2? I would be most appreciative to receive same. Thanks in advance. Pearl

Mrs. Sadie Elmore Allen Halifax Chronicle Herald Mrs. Sadie Elmore Allen, 80, of Garden Lots, died wednesday in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. She was the wife of the late John Henry Allen. She is survived by one daughter, Marion (Mrs. Walter Venior) of Mahone Bay; three sons, Ivan and Ronald, of Garden Lots; and Albert, Back Centre. She was predeceased by two sons. The body is at Sweeny's Funeral Home, Lunenburg. Funeral service will be held at the Presbyterian Church, Lunenburg at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment will be in Garden Lots Cemetery.

G. Cecil Day August, 1976. Bridgewater Bulletin G. Cecil Day, 8, of Waterloo Street, Liverpool, died Saturday in Queens General Hospital. Born in Wales, he was the son of the late Roland and Ann (Whittal) Day. He moved to Prince Edward Island with his parents at an early age and attended Prince of Wales College, Charlottetown and then entered the newspaper field. He moved to Liverpool in 1931 and worked for the weekly paper, The Liverpool Advance. He later purchased the paper and fromed the Advance Publishing Company of which he was owner and editor until his retirement in 1969 and continued to write a column in the paper until the time of his death. He was a member of the Liverpool Lions Club and was past president and district governor of the Lions. He was a member of Prince of Wales Lodge AF and AM and past president of the Weekly Newspaper Association and a member of the Georgia Press Association. Surviving are her wife, the former Elizabeth Harlow; a daughter, Beverley (Mrs. Weldon F. Burlock), Kingston, Ontario; a son, Stephen, Barrie, Ontario; a sister, Elsie (Mrs. Mert Waddell), Newburyport, Mass.; and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers and a sister. The body rested at Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be held today, Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m. in Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool, Rev. Donald Ruggles officiating, assisted by Rev. Fred Gordon. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool.

St.Clair E. Dares 1984 Bridgewater Bulletin St.Clair E. Dares, 79, Centre, passed away at Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg, on Sunday, May 20, 1984. Born at Centre, he was the son of the late Elam George and Selena Adelaide (Wentzell) Dares. He was a retired employee of National Sea Products, Lunenburg Division. He is survived by his wife, the former Myrtle Hirtle; a son, Leaman, Bridgewater; a daughter, Pauline (Mrs. Arnold Hebb), Newcombville; a sister, Margaret (Mrs. Allan Mulock), Upper LaHave; two brothers, Carrol, Upper LaHave; Willis, Centre; two grandsons; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Thursday, May 24, 1984, at 2 p.m. from Dana L. Sweeny's Funeral Home, Lunenburg, with Rev. James Slack officiating. Interment was in Sunny Valley Cemetery, Centre.

Roy Angus Byers 1985 Roy Angus Byers, 82, passed away February 25, 1985, in Surrey, British Columbia. He was born in Lunenburg County. In his early years he moved to Surrey where he lived until his death. Surviving are his wife, Hazel; son, Richard; and daughter, Gloria, all of British Columbia. He was predeceased by his parents, Napean and Phoebe Byers; brothers, Fred and Cecil of Lunenburg; also predeceased by his first wife, the former Marguerite Allen, Corkum's Island. Funeral service was held Thursday, February 28, 1985, in the Chapel of Valley View Funeral Home, Surrey, officiated by Rev. Baird. Interment in Valley View Memorial Gardens.

UNKNOWN PAPER - MAY 1983 MARY EMMA LANGILLE, 74, of Tatamagouche, died Wednesday, May 11, 1983 in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bayhead a daughter of the late Thomas and Sabrina (ROBERTS) DOBSON. She was a member of Mary L. CLARKE, U.C.W She is survived by one son, Clayton, Bible Hill; two sisters, Gladys KLINE, Pomona, Calif.; Estelle COULTER, Bayhead; a brother, Gerald, St. Clair Shore, Mich.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Leslie D., a son Carson and two brothers. The funeral was held from Sharon United Church, Tatamagouche on Friday, May 13 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth O. ROBINSON officiating. Burial was in the family lot at Lockerby's Cemetery. The choir sang "In the Garden" and a solo "Let Us Break Band Together" was sung by Woodrow HEWITT of Truro with Mrs. Phyliss CREIGHTON as organist. Pallbearers were Henry MURRAY, Harry ANNIS, Leland CAMERON, Frank MacDONALD, Donald LANGILLE and Laurie MATHESON.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 4 JUNE 1963 WARDSMAN MACBURNIE - Truro - Sorrowing relatives and many friends assembled at the Kennedy Memorial Residence on Saturday afternoon for the funeral of the late Wardsman MacBURNIE, who passed away early Wednesday morning in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Rev. T.E. McLENNAN, minister of St. Andrew's United Church, officiated at the service, and members of the church choir sang "The Lord's My Shepherd". Percy KENNEDY sang "The Old Rugged Cross". The organist was Mrs. D.E. MacPHEE. The large attendance at the service and the profusion of floral tributes evidenced the high regard in which Mr. MacBURNIE was held and brought comfort to those who are left to mourn. Following the service there the funeral cortege proceeded to Barrachois, where interment took place in the family lot in the Bayview Cemetery. The committal service was conducted by Dr. McLENNAN. The pallbearers were Otis PATRIQUIN, Graham HOARE, George ASHLEY, Ernest MacKENZIE, Jack TATTRIE and James BATES, all friends of the deceased. Mr. MacBURNIE would have been 96 years old on Thursday, May 30 - the day following his passing. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Sadie MacDONALD of New Annan, 39 years ago; four sisters and one brother. He is survived by two step-sons, Earl MacDONALD of Bible Hill; Frank MacDONALD of Tatamagouche; three sons, Dannie of 34 Archibald St., with whom he made his home; Clarence of Oshawa, Ont., and Hugh of St. Catharines, Ont.; one sister, Mrs. Flora WILLOBY, Attleboro, Mass.; also three granddaughters, the Misses Flora, Jean and Sadie MacBURNIE of Tatamagouche.

Margaret Elva Mae Smith 2006 Halifax CHronicle Herald It is with great sadness that we announce the paassing of our mother on March 22, 2006, in Maplestone Enhanced Care Facility, Halifax. She was formerly of Hemford and celebrated her 90th. birthday on December 24. She was born at Newburne and was a daughter of the late Perlie and Mable (Veinot) Oickle. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by son, Vernon (Rosaleen) Smith, Union Square; daughters, Verna Oickle (Robert Baggs), Norma (Alfred) Veinot, both of Halifax; Diane (Keith) McCarthy, Hammonds Plains; Sherry Johnson (John Speller), Sackville; sisters, Phyllis Oickle, Lower Northfield; Frances Feindel, Aylesford; grandchildren, Peter, Terry, and Trent Smith, Karen Robar, Kevin and Blaine Oickle, Tammy Ramsdale, Greg, Krista, Joy, and Jonathan Veinot, Jana McCarthy, Jeremy and Nathan Johnson; 11 great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ellard; son, Emerson; grandsons, Brian, Larry; granddaughter, Rose. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, where funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday March 27, Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Burial in Hemford Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Canadian Cancer Society or Maplestone Enhanced Care Facility, Halifax. A reception for family and friends will be held at the Hemford Fire Hall immediatley following the interment. Special thanks to our cousin, Cherlynn; staff and nursing staff of Evans Court, Maplestone, Halifax, for their love and excellent care they gave to our mother and our families.

Ellard Marshall Smith 1992 Halifax Chronicle Herald Ellard Marshall Smith, 85, Hemford, died Thursday, March 5, 1992, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Nineveh, he was a son of the late Lewis and Lydia (Zinck) Smith. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Oickle; three daughters, Noram (Mrs. Alfred Veinot), Halifax; Diane (Mrs. Keith McCarthy), Hammonds Plains; Sherry (Mrs. Stephen Johnson), Hemford; a stepdaughter, Verna Oickle, Halifax; a stepson, Vernon Smith, Union Square; a sister, Beulah Patch, Worcester, Mass.; seven grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Emerson; two brothers, Clinton, Reginald; two step-grandsons; a step-granddaughter. The body is in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Burial will be in Hemford Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to any charity.

George Karl Mailman 1985 Bridgewater Bulletin On February 22, 1985, George Karl Mailman passed away at the Dawson Memorial Hospital. He was born at Bridgewater on November 13, 1895 to the late Captain Albert and Martha (Meisner) Mailman. He is survived by his wife, the former Maude Begin; one son, George, Hebbville; one daughter, Marnie (Mrs. Donald Zwicker), Newcombville; three grandsons, Gary, Carroll, and Kenneth; one granddaughter, Claudette; two great grandchildren, Heather and Shane. He was a former employee of Canadian National Railways, retiring in 1960 a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church; the I.O.O.F., Bridgewater Fire Department; and Bridgewater Band.

John Blagdon September, 1985. The community of Riverport and area were saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Mr. John Blagdon. John (or Jack as he was commonly known) passed away at his home at the age of 61. He was born at Coombs Cove, Fortune Bay, Newfoundland, a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Vallis) Blagdon. He was a seaman by trade and also worked for Riverport Seafoods for several years. He is survived by his second wife, Marguerite (Creaser) Wolfe Blagdon; two sisters, Roberta and Mrs. Archibald Cluett, both of Coombs Cove; two brothers, Leonard, Gander; and Harry, Coombs Cove; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Sarah; a son, Warren; and two sisters. Funeral service was at St. Andrew's Presbyterain Church with Rev. Laurence Mawhinney officiating, with interment in Lower LaHave Cemetery.

Edith Rodenhiser 1910 Lunenburg Progress Published: June 22,1910. Bridgewater Enterprise News Edith, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Rodenhiser, Dayspring, died very suddenly last Thursday, aged 5 yeras. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents. Mrs. Rodenhiser is a daughter of the late Enos Ernst of Bridgewater.

OBIT # 5193 - THE LOWELL SUN - 3 FEBRUARY 1965 North Tewksbury - Susan M. (Green) McKnight, 71, of 730 Trull Road, died yesterday morning at her home. She was the wife of W. Harold McKnight, widely known automobile salesman. Mrs. McKnight was born in North Tewksbury, the daughter of Isabelle (Jessop) Green, of the Trull Road address, who survives her, and the late Hugh Green and had formerly made her home in Lowell before re-establishingg her residence in North Tewksbury 12 years ago. A bookkeeper, she had been associated with Bissonette Motors and the Bournival Chrysler Company, in that capacity for many years. A member of the First Congregational Church of Lowell, she held membership in that Amica Group of that Church. The funeral services were private on Thursday followed by cremation at Mt. Auburn, Cambridge, MA. Note: Susan is a decendant of Patrick Green/Greene of Green's Brook, Pictou Co., Nova Scotia