UNKNOWN PAPER - 17 FEBRUARY 1949 JESSIE CUNNINGHAM - Bayhead - The funeral of the late Mrs. Jessie CUNNINGHAM who passed away at her home in Toronto on February 10, was held from the United Church in Bayhead, Colchester County on Monday afternoon, February 14. The service was conducted by Rev. G.W. BRUCE, assisted by Rev. G.E. WHIDDEN of Tatamagouche, a former pastor of the deceased. Mrs. CUNNINGHAM who was 61 years of age was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex FERGUSON of Balmoral Mills and after her marriage resided in Bayhead until five years ago, when she moved to Toronto. Her husband, the late Joseph CUNNINGHAM predeceased her 13 years ago. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. BARCLAY, (Margaret) Halifax Road; Truro; Mrs. MacLELLAN (Jean) Noel Shore; Mrs. LINGINGSTON (Christine) Providence, R.I.; and Isabel of Boston, Mass.; and three brothers, John, Tatamagouche; George, Brule Point; and James of Nelson, B.C.

Mrs. Daniel Smith 1897 LaHave Gazette Published: September 15, 1897. Mrs. Daniel Smith, an old lady living at Wileville, dropped dead in Mr. McMillan's kitchen, Sebastopol, on Monday afternoon last.

Annie S. Armstrong October, 1985. Halifax Chronicle Herald Annie Sophia Armstrong, 83, of Shoreham Village Nursing Home, formerly of the Windsor Road, Chester, died Monday, at home. Born at Chester. she was a daughter of the late Prescott and Hannah (Armstrong) Collicutt. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley (Mrs. Robert Rhuland) and Marion (Mrs. Marshall Rafuse), both of Chester; four sons, Donald, Laurie and Edgar, all of Windsor; and Cyril, Chester; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-granchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence Levi; an infant son, Stirling; nine brothers, and five sisters. The body will be in Davis Funeral Home, Chester, after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the United Baptist Church, Chester, Rev. Bernard Armstrong officiating. Burial will be in St. Stephen's Anglican Church Cemetery.

Ethel Arlene Meisner 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, January 14, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Ethel Arlene Meisner, 95, Melville Lodge, formerly of Blandford, was promoted to glory on January 13, 2000, and is now in God's presence rejoicing with family and friends. Born at Farmington, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Phoebe (Mulock) Stevens. Upon completing school, she taught one year at Meisner's Settlement and then moved to Toronto where she worked with the telephone company for six years. Upon returning home she taught one more year before attending Normal College in Truro and then continued to teach school in Lunenburg County until she married Roy St.Clair Meisner in 1935 and became a full-time wife and mother. A mother with five small children and no modern conveniences, she always made time to sit down and take a child or two in her lap to cuddle and read them a story. In the mid 1950's she returned to teaching and taught for another 10 or more years in communities from Tantallon to Dayspring. Needing transportation to the Chester School System, she bought her first car and learned to drive when she was over 60 years of age, enjoying the independence a car gave to her and Roy. She lived at Blandford until 1991, when she and Roy moved to Melville Heights retirement home and for the past years had been a resident of Melville Lodge. She was church organist in St. Barnabas Anglican Church for 25 years. She also played for services at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Chester, of which she was member, during the summer months when she could travel. She played the organ for the Anglican Sunday School, Upper Blandford, and for the Baptist Church services, also in Blandford, during the summer months. She carded and spun sheep's wool for socks and mittens and other clothing and in later years was a knitter, quilter, and an avid mat hooker, continuing to hook mats at the nursing home, hooking five mats for grandchildren since she moved to Halifax. She was admired by staff, who watched her always keeping busy with her mat hooking, playing her organ, typing a memory book, doing crossword puzzles, etc., and she inspired other residents of the Lodge to start doing something again with their time. She played for church services at the Lodge, and practied her organ every day, getting and giving great joy with her music. She ws the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been predeceased by her brothers, William, Herbert, Clayton, George, Horace, and Howard; and sister, Ida. She was also predeceased by her husband, Roy. She is survived by her children, Barbara (Mrs. Manfred Kohl), Blandford; Sheila (Mrs. Thomas Robertson), Sheldrake Lake; Carrol, Brampton, Ontario; Carolyn (Mrs. Thomas Grandy), Halifax; and George, Five Island Lake; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Flowers by family only. There will be no visitation and a private burial service is planned. Memorial serive will be held in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Chester, on Saturday, January 15, at 2 p.m. Pastor Bob Rock officiating, assisted by Rev. Valeria Rhymes. Donations may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation of Canada, The Lung Association, or a charity of choice.

Charles K. Brown 1998 Halifax Chronicle Herald Charles K. Brown, 63, East Chester, died February 6, 1998, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, he was a son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Kinnear) Brown. He retired from the Royal Canadian Navy after 27 years of service. He was a late member of the CPO's; a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, F.E. Butler Branch 44, Chester; and was a commissionaire at Mill Cove Base for ten yeras. Surviving are his wife, the former Shirley C. Howard; daughters, Lynn (Mrs. Greg Walker), Carroll's Corner; Sandra (Mrs. Chris Marshall), Enfield; Robin, Chester; sister, Maizie (Mrs. Michael Ottenbreit), Winnipeg; brothers, William, Andrew, Scotland; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. No visitation or service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Davis Funeral Home, Chester.

Lloyd Malcolm William Powers Sr. 1972 Bridgewater Bulletin The death of Lloyd Malcolm William Powers, Sr., 55, occurred suddenly at his home in Bridgewater on Monday, November 13th. He was born at Bell's Island on June 12th., 1917, son of the late William and Lottie (Himmelman) Powers. At an early age, he became an inshore, and later a dep-sea fisherman. Of late years, he was self-employed. Although severely handicapped for many years, he always bore his suffering with fortitude and renewed spirit; his endurance a shining example to all who knew him. Surviving are his wife, Elva (Romkey); three daughters, Joan (Mrs. Hector Getson); Mary (Mrs. Boyd Wagner), both of Newcombville; Sharon (Mrs. Ronald Nauss), Middle New Cornwall; one son, Lloyd Jr., Mount Pleasant; one brother, Willis, Gloucester, Mass.; one sister, Effie (Mrs. Archibald Baker), Crescent Beach; and seven grandchildren, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Arnold, in 1969; also two sisters and one brother several years ago. The funeral service was held from the chapel of the United Church Christian Education Centre, Bridgewater on November 15th., at 2 p.m., with Rev. R.H. Mills officiating. Mrs. R.H. mills was organist and hymns sung were "The Lord's My Shepherd" and "Nearer, My God, to Thee." Pall bearers were Cecil Hubley, Fred Thompson, Basil Rhodenizer, and Clyde Getson. Interment was in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater.

Lester Gordon Aulenback 1978 Bridgewater Bulletin The community of Blockhouse was saddened when learning of the death of Lester Gordon Aulenback, 54, in the Henderson General Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, on July 23, 1978. Althoug in failing health during the past year, his passing was unexpected. Son of Mr. Lancelot Aulenback and the late Mrs. Aulenback (Sadie DeMone), he was born at Northwest, moving with his parents to Blockhouse at an early age. Here he attended school and spent most of his early life, moving to Hamilton some years ago where he was a bus operator. Besides his wife, the former Gwendolyn Ernst of Blockhouse, he is survived by a son, Leigh and a daughter, Vivian (Mrs. Clarence Roach), both of Dundas, Ontario; his father, Lancelot Aulenback, Blockhouse; two brothers, Donald, Saint John; Paul, Germany; and three sisters, Verna (Mrs. Donald Knickle), Pauline Mrs. Douglas Hirtle), Mona (Mrs. Lynwood Joudrey) ,all of Blockhouse; two grandchildren, Blair Roach and Natalie Aulenback who will miss the devotion of a loving grandfather. There are also many aunts, uncles, and a host of cousins who regret his early passing. A memorial service was held in Robinson's Funeral Parlour, Hamilton, on Monday evening, July 24 ,with the Rev. Eric Nowe officiating. Many of his friends from here, now residing in Ontario, were among the congregation. The deceased rested at the Mahone Funeral Home until the funeral service was held on July 26 in St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay with the rector, Rev. W.E. Dye officiating. Miss Gertie Smeltzer, church organist, and the choir were in attendance.

OBIT # 5310 - EASTERN CHRONICLE - 28 NOV 1930 GIDDINGS, Florence - Following an illness extending over a period of several months, a young life of great promise was brought to a close on Friday, November 21st, when death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM GIDDINGS, Aberdeen Avenue, and removed there from their eldest daughter, FLORENCE, at the age of twenty-nine years. Although suffering acutely at times, she was never heard to complain, but bore her suffering with remarkable patience and courage. Everything possible that tender care and nursing could do to prolong her life, was done, but her God she loved so well had need of this pure sweet flower in His garden, and surrounded by her sorrowing family she peacefully passed away to meet "Him", whom her soul loved. Since coming to Trenton from Murray River, Prince Edward Island, some ten years ago, the late Miss Giddings made many close friends who mourn her early demise. A member of Trenton United Church, she was when health permitted, a faithful attendant, and took a deep interest in all the work of the Church, particularly in the Ladies Aid, where she will be much missed. In the home she was a devoted daughter and sister and her greater happiness was in ministering to the care of her loved ones. The funeral service was held on Sunday afternoon and was conducted by her pastor, Rev. P.C. Lewis, assisted by the members of the Choir whose singing of the favorite hymns of the deceased was very touching. Particularly so was the solo sung by Miss DAISY STRICTLAND, which was most feelingly rendered. On Monday the remains were taken to Murray River where interment takes place. The grief stricken parents , sister and brother have the sympathy of the whole community in their bereavement.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 8 SEPTEMBER 1944 ALEX W. SUTHERLAND - The Falls - The death of Alex. W. SUTHERLAND occurred at his late home on August 31 following a few weeks illness. Mr. SUTHERLAND who was seventy years of age had been in failing health for a few months but up until the last two weeks had been going about and doing his usual chores. He will be greatly missed in the home and neighborhood where he was always willing to do his part while health permitted, especially will he be missed by the children whom he like to have with him and whose company he enjoyed. Left to mourn are two sister, Georgie at home and Cassie (Mrs. Alex. MURRAY) West Branch, R.J. and a brother Angus of the staff of the Nova Scotia Training School Truro. The funeral which took place from the Presbyterian Church on Saturday was largely attended and was conducted by Rev. J.H. WILLIAMS, of Scotsburn a former pastor of this congregation. Hymns used were. 'The Lords My Shepherd", "Oh God of Bethel" and "Asleep in Jesus". Pallbearers were: Norman, Daniel and Jamie SUTHEERLAND, Mack BAILLIE, Alex MacKAY and Stanley MATHESON. The remains were laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery.

Mrs. Martha Aulenback 1963 Bridgewater Bulletin Mrs. Martha Aulenback, wife of Josias Aulenback, passed away at the F.M. Hospital, May 13, 1963, after a lengthy illness. She was born at Farmville seventy-eight years ago. She was a life long member of the Lutheran Church and attended services faithfully until four years ago when sickness forced her to remain at home. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. George Whynacht, Mahone Bay; Mrs. Welsford Hiltz, Mahone Bay; Miss Jennie Rhyno, Halifax; one son, Dennis, Farmville; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Aulenback, Millis, Mass.; Mrs. Victoria Aulenback, Enfield; five granchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Funeral service was held Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p.m., Pastor Donald Himmelman officiating. Pall bearers were Loris Barkhouse, Freeman Aulenback, Welsford Hiltz, and George Whynacht.

Grace Evelyn Oxner 1992 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, April 17, 1992. Grace Evelyn Oxner, 77, Garden Lots, formerly of Blue Rocks, died Wednesday in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born at Blue Rocks, she was a daughter of the late Ellison and Evelyn (Frittenburg) Hynick. She was a retired employee of National Sea Products, Lunenburg. She was a member of St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blue Rocks. She is survived by her companion, Alphonse LeBlanc; two sons, Clayton Strickland, Blue Rocks; Charles Strickland, Fauxbourg; a sister, Melrose Miller, Lunenburg; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Strickland; her second husband, Bert Oxner. The body is in Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blue Rocks, Rev. Robert Coote officiating. Burial will be in Upper Blue Rocks Cemetery. Immediate family flowers only. Donations may be made to St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity.

Ida V. Adams 1985 Bridgewater Bulletin Mrs. Ida V. Adams, 73, Western Shore, died Monday, January 21, 1985, in the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born at New Ross, she was the daughter of the late Urias and Emma (Keddy) Keddy of New Ross. She was a lifetime member of St. Mark's Anglican Church Guild and an honourary member of the Western Shore and District Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Leona Meyers, White Plains, New York; Barbara (Mrs. George Tanner), Western Shore; one sister, Mrs. Clara McDow, New Ross; two grandsons and one great grandson. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick; eight sisters; and four brothers. The body rested in the Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Funeral service was held Wednesday, January 23, 1985 from St. Mark's Anglican Church, Martin's Point. Rev. Thomas Kerr officiated with the burial in the Western Shore Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mark's Anglican Church or any other charity.

Curtis Chesley Boutilier 1998 Halifax Chronicle Herald Curtis Chesley Boutilier, 90, Truro, formerly of Valley Crossroads, died April 23, 1998, in Truro. Born at Fox Point, Lunenburg County, he was a son of the late Lemuel and Jane (Coolen) Boutilier. He was a cook all of his working life, in lumber camps, construction and retired from the CNR, when he moved to Valley Crossroads. He enjoyed, until recently, his hobby of having a few hens. He was also a charter member of the Valley-Kemptown Fire Brigade from which he retired at the time of his death. He was a member of Valley United Church and served on a number of committees over the years. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are his wife, Muriel H. (Hamblen) Boutilier, Truro; daughter, Mrs. Carrie Mason, Hamilton, Ontario; son, Rev. Chesley Boutilier and wife Linda, Mount Stewart, P.E.I.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two nieces; two nephews. He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Dave Mason; grandson, Robbie Mason; brother, Leaman; sisters, Addie, Belle, Ivy, Carrie. The Valley-Kemptown Fire Brigade will conduct a tribute service 6:45 p.m. this evening visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. this evening, both in Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday in Valley United Church, Valley, Rev. Curtis McDonald and Rev. Chesley Boutilier officiating. Burial in Crossroads Cemetery, Valley. Donations may be made to Valley-Kemptown Fire Department.

Reid Aulenback 1968 Bridgewater Bulletin Reid Aulenback, 64, Bridgewater, passed away January 16, 1968, at the Dawson Memorial Hospital. Born at bridgewater, he was the son of the late James and Ada (Hubley) Aulenback. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice; two sons, Willard, Brooklyn, Queens County; Orren, Dartmouth; one daughter, Ruth, Bridgewater; one brother, Robert, Shrewsbury, Mass.; one sister, Mrs. Leda MacKay, Worcester, Mass.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the Wamback Memorial Chapel on Thursday, January 18, at 4:00 p.m. Interment was in the Brookside Cemetery.

Mrs. Ernest Pridham 1977 Mrs. Rosella Pridham, 50, of Lunenburg, died Wednesday, December 21, at the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital. Born at Bayport, she was the former Rosella Attalia DeLong, daughter of Mrs. Chas. Crouse, Crouse's Settlement and the late Edmund DeLong. She was a member of Zion's Lutheran Church and Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 23. Surviving besides her mother are her husband, Ernest Pridham; three daughters, Carolyn (Mrs. George Levy), Hammond's Plains; Marilyn (Mrs. Donald Schmeisser), Lunenburg; Jocelyn, at home; two sons, Frederick, Lower Sackville; and Jonathan, at home; one sister, Marie (Mrs. James Kaiser), First South; and one half-sister, Yvonne (Mrs. Ernest Creaser), Crouse's Settlement; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Friday, December 23, from Zion's Lutheran Church with Rev. J.M. Slack officiating. Interment was at Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg.

Kerry Arthur Oxner 1992 Halifax Chronicle Herald Kerry Arthur Oxner, 70, New York, formerly of Lilydale, Lunenburg County, died December 29, 1992, in New York. Born at Mahone Bay, he was a son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Joudrey) Oxner. In his earlier years, he worked as a blacksmith with Lunenburg Foundry and Engineering. He later moved to New York whre he waorked as a machinst with Columbia University. He served with the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. He is survived by his wife, Martha; son, Wayne, Lilydale; daughter, Margaret, Montreal; stepsister, Mrs. Lorna Hirtle, Bridgewater; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Edward, stepbrother, Lavenis. Funeral and burial were held January 2, in New York. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or any charity.

OBIT # 5293 - EVENING NEWS - 18 JULY 1990 Halifax-SADIE MARGARET MacEACHERN,of this city, formerly of New Glasgow, died Sunday at home. Born in Glencoe Mills, she was a daughter of the late ARCHIBALD and MARY (Beaton) CAMPBELL. She is survived by two daughters, MARION MacEACHERN (Mrs. Kenneth Ogilvie), Ottawa; ELAINE MacEACHERN (Mrs. Brian Porter), Yarmouth; a brother, DUNCAN CAMPBELL, Glencoe Mills. She was predeceased by her husband, JOHN, two sisters, ANNA MAE, MARYBELLE; a brother, COLIN. Her remains are resting in Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Halifax, with visiting from 2-4 and 7-9pm. on Thursday. The funeral will be held at 12:15pm. on Friday in Saint Mary's Basilica, Halifax. Interment will be in Gate Of Heaven cemetery.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 25 APRIL 1946 WILLIAM K. SUTHERLAND - Earltown - Stricken suddenly down whilst on a visit to Calgary, William K. SUTHERLAND, popular old timer of the Delia district died on Friday, March 29, having lingered only a few days in the General Hospital in that city, to which he had been removed. He was 63 years and eight months old, having been born at Earltown, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, in 1882, and was the last remaining member of his family. Deceased came to the Delia district in 1909, where he took up a homestead and became a very successful farmer. He was a member of Hand Hills Lodge, No 98, A.F. & A.M., having been initiated, passed and raised in the year 1921. In addition to the other offices held, he occupied the chairs of Junior Warden, Senior Warden, and was Master of Hand Hills Lodge, No. 98, during he years 1938-40. He was a member of Hanna Chapter, member of Preceptory and also a Shriner. A life member of the United Farmers of Alberta, he devoted much of his time and energy to War Loan and other community activities. Funeral services were held in Delia United Church on Wednesday, April 3rd, at 11 o'clock a.m., Rev. Wm. H. McDANNOLD, of Leduc, officiating by request. Rev. Thos. TAYLOR presided as organist, assisted by the choir. Hymns sung were - "Rock of Ages," "I heard the Voice of Jesus say," and "Abide with me." Mrs. A. WHITMAN sang as a solo the hymn, "When I survey the wonderous Cross." Brethern of the Fraternity held a Masonic service following the church service, after which the body was removed for interment in the family plot at Stettler, Alberta. Pallbearers were - Art NELSON, William L. CARTER, Jock MORRISON, Robert MORRISON, Douglas MORRISON, and H. STEVENSON. Many lovely floral tributes decorated the church. Winters Funeral Home, Drumheller, had charge of arrangements.

Effie Blanche Delisle 1994 Halifax Chronicle Herald Effie Blanche Delisle, 95, Berwick, formerly of Springfield, Mass., died October 6, 1994, in Western Kings Memorial Hospital, Berwick. Born at East Dalhousie, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert and Rachel (Wile) Burgoyne. She was a member of Springfield Methodist Church, Massachusetts. She is survived by a sister, Grace Crouse, Springfield, Annapolis County; two grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, George; son, Franklyn; four brothers, Frank, Wilbert, Howard, Clayton; five sisters, Rosetta Curtis, Eva Burgoyne, Priscilla Wile, Mary Dorey, Inez Meldrum. Visitstion will be 7-9 p.m. tonight in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick, where funeral will be 1 a.m. Saturday, Rev. Donald MacPherson officiating. Burial will be in Aylesford Union Cemetery. Donations may be made to Western Kings Memorial Hospital or Eldridge's Rest Home.

Ida A. Acker October, 1984 Halifax Chronicle Herald Mrs. Ida A. Acker, 84, Caledonia, Queens County, died Friday in Mahone Nursing Home. Born at Albany Cross, Annapolis County, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Sedila (Woodworth) Goucher. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Hoar, Chipman, N.B.; Florence (Mrs. Robert Ball), Caledonia; Olive (Mrs. George Mansfield), South Brookfield; three sons, Denia, Ellot, and Mervin, all of Caledonia; a sister, Mrs. Annie Acker, Wilmot; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, J. Frederick; two sisters, Mae and Gladys; three brothers, Clarence, Cecil, and Charles. The body is in Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Caledonia United Church, Rev. Thomas Robertson officiating with burial in Highland View Cemetery, Caledonia. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to any charity.