OBIT # 5185 - EASTERN CHRONICLE - JANUARY 15, 1948: Word was received by relatives here of the death of WILLIAM FULTON REID, at his home in Lynnwood, California, on Dec.29th, 1947. Mr.Reid was a son of the late JAMES REID and his wife JERUSHA HINGLEY of French River. He left French River when a young man and went to California where he has since resided. He prospered in the land of his adoption and has been retired for past thirty years. He made several trips back to his boyhood home to visit his relatives. Had he lived until February he would have been ninety years of age. He is survived by his wife, the former, CATHERINE FISHER, of New Town, Guys.Co., and by nieces and nephews and cousins in Pictou County.

Hazel Elreda Meisner 1992 Halifax Chronicle Herald Hazel Elreda Meisner, 79, Wilmot, Annapolis county, died August 14, 1992, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born at Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late Angus and Florence Dominoe. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ann Corkum, Kingston; Mrs. Marsha Lavoie, Halifax; two sons, Gary, Oromocto, N.B.; Brian, Welsford, Kings County; sister, Mrs. Alma Crouse, Upper LaHave; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald; several brothers and sisters. The body is in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Sunday, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday, Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Burial will be in North Kingston Cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgewater.

Erminie Mason 1992 Halifax Chronicle Herald Erminie Mason, 66, Mahone Bay, died September 22, 1992, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born at Martin's River, she was a daughter of Daisy (Hiltz), Mahone Bay and the late Cecil Hiltz. She was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay; Mason's Orchestra; and Bluenose Senior Club, Lunenburg. She is survived by a son, Gary, Oakhill; three grandsons. She was predeceased by her husband, Ivan; sister, Sylvia. THe body is in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday in St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Rod Gillis officiating. Burial will be in Park Cemetery, Mahone Bay. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Victorian Order of Nurses or Canadian Cancer Society.

Jerry Dagley 1976 Bridgewater Bulletin Jerry Dagley, age 36, of Toronto, died recently at his home. His parents, Clyde and Ruby Dagley, reside at Bridgewater. He was a brother of Evelyn (Mrs. Wayne Berringer), Bridgewater; Joan LeGay, New Germany; and Lester of Wileville; also a grandmother, Mildred Dagley of Liverpool.

Edna Louise Daniel 1978 Bridgewater Bulletin This community, Dayspring, was saddened recently by the passing of Edna L. Daniel who died suddenly at home on May 29, 1978. Born at Oakland, she was the former Edna Hirtle, daughter of Clarence Hirtle and the late Sarah Hirtle. She was an active member of the Golden Youth Club and a long time member of Bridgewater TOPS Club. She won many awards while she was a member of the TOPS organization, including a charm bracelet and several pins. Surviving besides her father are her husband, Alton Daniel; two sons, Carrol of Dayspring; Harold of Dartmouth; and three grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, William, Oakland; two sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Wilbur Mader), Verdun, Quebec; Genieve Fancy, LaHave; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Robert, in 1967. Funeral service was held from Sweeny's Funeral Home, Lunenburg, May 31, 1978. Interment was in Sunny Valley Cemetery, Centre.

M. Shirley Gates 1990 Halifax Chronicle Herald Handwritten date: January 20, 1990. M. Shirley Gates, 72, New Ross, died Saturday in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born at East Dalhousie, she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Florence (Rhodenizer) Wright. She was a member of New Ross Baptist Church. She was a member of the church choir and taught Sunday School for a number of years. She was church clerk for several years. She was active in Marjorie DeLong Baptist Auxiliary and was dominion life member of the WMS. She was secretary-treasurer of New Ross Farmers Association for 25 years. She was a member of the local Home and School Association and Farm Forum Association. She is survived by her husband, John; a daughter, Judith (Mrs. Daniel Melvin), New Ross; three sons, Meredith, North Alton; Merlin, New Ross; Murray, Mahone Bay; a sister, Allison Lutz, Lake Paul; two brothers, Lorimer, Coldbrook; Donald, East Dalhousie; five grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Vivian. The body is at H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, New Ross, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in New Ross Baptist Church, Pastor David Hine officiating. Burial will be in New Ross Baptist Cemetery. Donations may be made to New Ross Baptist Church, Nova Scotia Heart Fund or any charity.

Mrs. Adolphus Bishop Fairn 1931 Ada Zamine Starratt, eldest daughter of the late William and Melissa Starratt, was born at East Dalhousie on September 16, 1861. She was married to Mr. Fairn in 1884 and since then has lived at New Albany, Annapolis County, where she endeared herself to her neighbours by her quiet, sympathetic kindness, especially in times of sickness and sorrow. Scarcely a home in the community but, has been cheered by her presence when a gentle touch and a cheering word were most needed. Since the death of her husband, she has spent part of each year at her own home in New Albany with her youngest son, George and his wife, and the remainder of the time visiting among her other chidlren, Fred Fairn of Yarmouth; Mrs. Edgar Mason of Falkland Ridge; Mrs. Fred Bishop of Lawrencetown; and Mrs. Fred Chipman of Nictaux West. It was while she was in Yarmouth that the end came. After a very pleasant happy day with her son and his wife, she retired and apparently went to sleep feeling perfectly comfortable. Morning came and as she did not come down to her breakfast at the usual time, her son's wife went to her room and found her in an unconscious state, from which she never recovered. Her trusted friend, Dr. Lew Morton, was summoned and a kind and efficient trained nurse did all that could be done, but to no avail, as the right side was completely paralyzed. Her children all reached her bedside as soon as a motor car could convey them, but the mother whom they loved so dearly, knew not of their presence. Just twenty-two hours after she was first strickcen, she passed away, on the morning of her 70th. birthday, September 16th., 1931. The funeral services were held in the New Albany Baptist Church to which she belonged and were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Mr. Howlett, who urged upon the large audience the importance of being ready to go at any time. A favourite hymn of Mother's was "Abide With Me," which was sung very beautifully by Miss Ethel Shaffner of Lawrencetown, and another favourite,"Lead, Kindly Light" by Rev. George Bryden of Springfield, which was very much appreciated by all the fmaily. Mr. Bryden also assisted during the service. Interment took place in the Oakes Cemetery near the church. The flowers which covered the casket were not more beautiful than the gentle tranquil face of our mother, who slept so sweetly and so peacefully there among them. She was beloved by all who knew her and her sudden passing brings sadness not only to the hearts of her children and grandchildren, but to a host of friends. Written by her daughter, Bessie Fairn Mason

Frederick Arthur Snyder 1948 Bridgewater Bulletin Friends and relatives in this district were shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic death of Frederick Arthur Snyder, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Obediah Snyder of Halifax, who was inatantly killed on Thursday morning, May 20, when he came in contact with high tension wires while at work with Maritime Telephone & Telegraph Company at Halifax, Freddie, as he was known by his many friends, was 18 years of age and was born at New Germany. He spent his childhood in Hemford where he was a favourite with young and old. Six yeras ago he moved to Halifax with his parents, where he was a popular student at Bloomfield School, taking an active part in the school sports. He was an apprentice at the Halifax Shipyards until six months ago when he entered the employ of Maritime Tel & Tel Company. He was an active member of the Date Square Social Club, serving on one of the committees; also a member of the Kiwanis Teenage Club; and St. Patrick's Club. He is survived by his parents and one older brother, Llewellyn, of Halifax. Following this accident the body was removed from Halifax to the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Jennie Snyder, Hemford, where the funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon, at the home and at the Union Church, Hemford, and were conducted by the Rev. C.H. Whitteker of Bridgewater who delivered a comforting message to the bereaved family and friends who filled the church to capacity; many coming from Halifax and other parts of the province. Hymns sung were "The Old Rugged Cross," "Jesus Loves Me, This I Know," "What A Friend we Have in Jesus," and "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross." The organist was Mrs. Oswald Zinck. The pall bearers were friends of the deceased: Hart Francis, Max Hutt, Howard Hartenth, Alex Cameron, Ralph MacDonald, and Russell Holland.

OBIT # 5183 - EASTERN CHRONICLE - JANUARY 15, 1948: The death occured suddenly in Halifax, following a heart attack on Saturday, Jan.10th, of Mrs.REUBEN MacGREGOR, in her forty-fifth year. Native of Westville, CATHERINE MacMILLAN, daughter of Mrs. and the late ARCHIE MacMILLAN, she was the widow of the late well known hardware merchant.She resided in New Glasgow since her marriage in 1925. The funeral service was held on Tuesday afternoon from the house of her sister in Westville, with interment at Lorne Street, New Glasgow. The survivors are, her mother, a brother, ABIE, in Milltown,N.B., and sister, Mrs.EDWARD ROBERTSON, Westville.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 1950 ROBERT E. MACKAY - In the passing of Robert E. MacKAY, Earltown has lost one of its best known and highly respected citizens. He was a successful farmer and lumberman. He was a public-spirited man and took an active interest in church, school and everything that was for the welfare of the community. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John HENNIGAR of Northfield, and Mrs. Harold SUTHERLAND, West Branch; two sons, Paul T. and John R.E., Earltown, also a brother and two sisters in the west. His wife predeceased him many years ago, also a daughter Mina, two years ago. The funeral was held from the United Church and was largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. WAGNER. The pall bearers were George TAYLOR, Lawrence SUTHERLAND, Wm J. MacDONALD, Murray GUNN, D.H. MacKAY and A.A. MURRAY. The unusually large number attending the service and the beautiful floral tributes bore silent testimony of the esteem in which the deceased was held throughout the country. Deepest sympathy is extended to the sorrowing family in their sad bereavement.

Llewellyn Archibald Snyder 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald Llewellyn Archibald Snyder, 76, New Minas, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2005, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born at Hemford, he was a son of Eileen Snyder, New Minas, and the late Obediah Snyder. He is survived by his wife, the former Doris Zwicker; daughters, Cheryl (Richard) Veinot, Charlottetown; Jacqueline (Eric) Olsen, Waverley; sons, Murray, Vancouver; James (Denise), New Minas; grandchildren, Steven, Michael, Nathan, and Breagh; great-grandchild, Jackson. He was predeceased by brother, Frederick. There will be no visitation by family request. A private memorial service will be held in the family home, Rev. Robert Billings officiating. Burial will take place in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

Clinton St.Clair Smith 1980 Halifax Chronicle Herald Clinton St.Clair Smith, 65, of Nineveh, died Tuesday at home. Born at Nineveh, he was a son of the late Lewis and Lydia (Zinck) Smith. Surviivng are a daughter, Verna Oickle, Halifax; a son, Vernon, Union Square; a sister, Beulah, Massachusetts; two brothers, Ellard, Hemford and Reginald, Nineveh; six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. The body is in Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany. Service will be 2:30 p.m. Friday in Hemford Union Church, Rev. Mark Winters officiating, with burial in Hemford Cemetery.

Lula Avis Smith 1991 Halifax Chronicle Herald Handwritten date: Auguts 8, 1991. Lula Avis Smith, 77, Blockhouse, died Thursday in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born at Maitland, Queens County, she was a daughter of the late Enos and Bertha (White) Ringer. She is survived by a son, Foster, Truro; two sisters, Hazel Rafuse, Clementsport; Beverley Losley, British Columbia; a brother, Enos Jr., Cedar Lake, Yarmouth County; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur; an infant son and daughter; a sister, Hilda; a brother, Oscar; a grandson. The body is in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, where funeral will be 1:30 p.m. today, Rev. Neil Price officiating. Burial will be in Hemford Cemetery. Donations may be made to any charity.

Irvin Percy Mailman 1986 Bridgewater Bulletin Irvin Percy Mailman, 63, Chelsea, died Thursday, June 26, 1986, at home. Born in Chelsea, he was a son of the late Wallace and Alice (Oickle) Mailman. He is survived by his common-law wife, Leora; two sisters, Freda (Mrs. Wilbert Robar), Chelsea; Lyda (Mrs. Avard Thompson), West Clifford. The body rested at Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral service was 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Chelsea Baptist Church, Pastor Christopher Ryan officiating. Burial was at Maple Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Pallbearers were Charles Zwicker, Gregory Welsh, Donald Woodworth, Ronald Robar, Cyril Mailman, and Avon Croft.

Abia Rosena Silver 1992 Bridgewater Bulletin The death occurred on Juyl 4th., 1992, of one of Lunenburg County's oldest residents in the Rosedale Home for Special Care at the age of 106 years. Mrs. Silver was born at Hemford, February 14, 1886, the daughter of the late George Edward Smith and Annetta (Crouse) Smith. She was a seamstress by trade, a loving mother, and a friend to all. She is survived by one daughter, Cecelia (Mrs. Ellis Colp), Eagle Head; two sisters, Rachel (Mrs. Terry Veinot), Lake Pleasant; Sadie (Mrs. Howard MacKenzie), Bridgewater; two grandchildren, Susan (Mrs. Richard Klinger), Edmonton; Richard, Victoria; and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Vulcan; four brothers, Edward, Saint John; J.A. Rollen, Nineveh; Ishmael, Hemford; and Horton, Ontario; three sisters, Flora (Mrs. Elkanah Crouse), Hemford; Celia (Mrs. Urban Joudrey), Halifax; Cinderella (Mrs. Curley Horton), Bridgewater; one son, Dr. George Thomas Silver, Edmonton. The funeral was held at Emmanuel Church, Hemford, Monday afternoon, July 6, 1992, conducted by Rev. Ross Hamilton who spoke words of comfort to her family and friends gathered to pay their last respects to one who will be greatly missed. The choir, led by Mrs. Connie Wile, sang two hymns, "Abide With Me" and "The Lord is My Shepherd." Pallbearers were Eugene Veinot, Milton Snyder, Royce Lohnes, Aubrey Garber, Basil Wagner, and Melvern Silver. She was laid to rest in Hemford Cemetery.

OBIT # 5180 -EASTERN CHRONICLE - JANUARY 29, 1948: Following a trying illness borne with fortitude, Mrs.ALEXANDER CHISHOLM, mother of the Parish Priest of the Catholic Parish of St.John the Baptist, Rev.D.R.CHISHOLM, died at the home of her son, the Parish Glebe, early on Wednesday January 21st. She had resided with her son the last fifteen months. Aged seventy-five, the late Mrs. Chisholm was in early life MARY daughter of HUGH and MARY CHISHOLM GILLIS. Before her marriage to Alexander Chisholm, the well known former councillor of Ohio, she had taught school at Glenn Road, Antigonish County. Practically all her life was lived in the County of Antigonish. Mrs. Chisholm had many friendships from the hospitality of her home and in mid life it was her great joy to have two of her children give their lives to their Church. Besides her husband she is survived by eight children, Rev.D.R., PP.of St.John's in New Glasgow; HUGH at the old home in Antigonish; JAMES D. and GEORGE in New Glasgow; MARY(Mrs.Thomas Visser), Boston; JEAN, a sister of the Order of St.Martha, Antigonish, JOHN and CATHERINE (Mrs. Aubrey Druhan), Antigonish County. Her son celebrated the Solemn High Mass of Requiem in St.John's Church on Friday morning, where the Co-Adjutor Bishop of Antigonish, Most Reverend John R. MacDonald, nine members of the clergy, numerous members of the Religious , and many hundreds of the Parish joined with the Repose of the Soul of a beloved the bereaved family in Praying for mother, wife and friend. Interment was at St.John's cemetery.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 26 SEPTEMBER 1950 ELIZA MCLEOD - Waugh's River - This community was greatly shocked on hearing of the sudden death of an old resident, Miss Eliza McLEOD In her 76th year. She was the last surviving member of a family of seven of Mr. George and Mrs. Ellen (NELSON) McLEOD. She was in her usual health until Friday afternoon September 15 when she was stricken with a severe stroke from which she never became conscious and passed "calmly away on Tuesday evening, September 19. A short time before her illness she was greatly delighted to have a cousin come to visit her from Washington Mrs. Clara MARTIN, whose company she much enjoyed and who was with her through her illness and death. In her early years she spent sometime in the U.S.A. and returned later to care for her aged mother. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Tatamagouche, and a member of the Ladies missionary Society for a great many years. She was tenderly cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence SUTHERLAND who occupies the old home. She is survived by several nieces and nephews all residing in the U.S.A. one niece Mrs. Stanly JODRY (nee Margaret CALLAHAM) arrived from Melrose, Mass., for the funeral. She is also survived by a number of cousins in her home community. The funeral was held from her late residence and largely attended on Friday, September 22. The service was conducted by her Pastor. Rev. Mr. ISAAC, assisted by Rev. W.J. WILLIAMS a former pastor, now at Scotsburn, Pictou County. The following hymns were sung "The Lord's My Shepherd," and "From Every Stormy Wind That Blows." The pall bearers were Kenneth SUTHERLAND, Peter WATT, Norman WILSON, Lawrence SUTHERLAND, Gordon HAYMAN and William NELSON. Interment was at the Fall Cemetery in the family lot. (Note: Another copy of this obituary has 1930 written on it.)

Marshall Veinot 1983 Halifax Chronicle Herald Handwritten date: February 17, 1983. Marshall Veinot, 76, of Hemford, died thursday in the Dawson Memorial Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Hemford, he was a son of the late Angus and Emina (Haines) Veinot. He is survived by his sister, Daisy (Mrs. Kenneth Souther), in Massachusetts. He was predeceased by two sisters, Alice and Maxine; and two brothers, Herman and Ross. The body is in Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Union Church, Hemford, Rev. Randy Crozsman officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Hemford. Donations may be made to Dawson Memorial Hospital or any charity.

Wayne Brian Mansfield 1992 Halifax Chronicle Herald Wayne Brian Mansfield, 46, Cedar Lake, Yarmouth County, died August 16, 1992, in Moncton. Born at Bridgewater, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Marion (Muise) Mansfield. He is survived by his stepfather, Ben Moulaison, Mayflower, Digby County; daughter, Tina, Hamilton, Ontario; son, Robert, Hamilton; brother, Glen, Caledonia, Queens County; two sisters, Peggy Anne, Hamilton; Debra LeBlanc, Toronto; a granddaughter. He was predeceased by his wife, Sandra. The body has been cremated. A memorial service will be 4 p.m. Friday in Cedar Lake United Baptist Church, Rev. Lloyd Gilleo officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Lake Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth.

Esther E. Meisner 1992 Halifax Chronicle Herald Esther E. Meisner, 69, Sandy Cove, Queens County, died July 30, 1992, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born at Middlewood, she was a daughter of the late Edward Allan and Eva Elizabeth (Connolly) Wamboldt. She is survived by her husband, Albert; daughter, Beverly (Mrs. Ronald Sabean), Port Lorne, Annapolis County; two sons, David, John, both of Brooklyn, Queens County; two sisters, Mary, Marjorie, both of Middlewood; three brothers, Harris, Halifax; Douglas, Middlewood; Aubrey, Danesville; seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, William. THe body is in Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool, where funeral will be 11 a.m. today, Mrs. Diane Parker officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, White Point Road, Liverpool. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Brooklyn or any charity.