Banford Ritcey 1943 A memorial service for Banford Ritcey, Rose Bay, was held Sunday afternoon at Trinity United Church, the service being conducted by the pastor, Rev. W.K. Pace who gave a comforting address. A quartette composed of Mrs. Pace, Miss Rosabelle Lohnes, Oscar Parks, and Lemuel Zinck sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and Mrs. Pace sang "Face to Face." Beautiful floral tributes were placed in the chancel in memory of the departed. Mr. Rticey was steward on the ill-fated fishing schooner,"Flora Alberta." He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Israel Ritcey of Riverport and is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Iva Mossman; by one son, Claude; and by a granddaughter, Dorothy Ritcey. Fred Ritcey and Irvin Ritcey of the United States are brothers and Mrs. Reginald Bowser of the United States a sister.

Mrs. William Nowe May, 1943. Very suddenly at First South, there passed away one of its estimable citizens in the person of Mrs. William Nowe, aged 59 years, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eli Dares of First South. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Fred, Spurgeon, and Douglas; one daughter, Vivian Mrs. R. Knickle; also one brother, Urban Dares; two sisters, Mrs. Guy Mullock and Mrs. Morris Zinck and five grandchildren. The funeral was held from her residence, thence to Grace Lutheran Church, of which she was a faithful member where the service was conducted by her pastor, Rev. L.G. Bald. Interment was in First South Cemetery.

Thelma Acker 1984 Mrs. Thelma P. Acker, 65, of 49 Townsend Street, Lunenburg, died October 12, 1984, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born at First South, she was a daughter of the late Harris and Mary (Mason) Haughn. She was a member of Central United Church, Lunenburg. She is survived by her husband, James W.; a son, Franklyn J., Lunenburg; two sisters, Madelyn (Mrs. Perley Lohnes), First South; and Mrs. Marian Allen, Bridgewater; a brother, Donald, Lunenburg; and two grandchildren. The body rested in Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg. Funeral service was Monday, October 15, in Central United Church, Rev. Donald MacPherson officiating. Pallbearers were Wallace Corkum, Milton Jennings, Frank Briand, Wilson Richards, Bill Dauphinee, and Elda Spidle Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg.

Brian LeRoy Corkum 1997 Bridgewater Bulletin Brian LeRoy Corkum, 42, passed away January 2, 1997, in Calgary. He was the son of Violet (Corkum) Corkum, Blockhouse and Donald Corkum, Bridgewater. He is survived by his wife, the former Karen Rinker; daughters, Tammie and Tiffany Corkum; son, Travis, all of Yarmouth; step-daughter, Tami, Calgary; grandchildren, Paige, Tyler, and Dillan, Yarmouth; sisters, Catherine Walker, Chester Basin; Janet Conrad, Fancy Lake; brother, Trevor, Middle Cornwall; and two nieces. A memorial service was held in Calgary January 12, 1997. The body has been cremated. A private family committal service was held at Newburne Cemetery January 15, 1997, under the direction of Mahone Funeral Home. Rev. Brad and Barbara Putman officiated.

Harry Lee Veinotte 1996 Halifax Chronicle Herald Harry Lee Veinotte, 58, Newburne, died July 28, 1996, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Newburne, he was a son of Carrie Lucretia (Beck) Veinotte and the late Warren Kenneth Veinotte. He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Newburne, where he served on the church council until his illness. He was a farmer and worked as a woodsman for various local businesses. Surviving are his wife, the former Gloria Dawn (Patsy) Lohnes; daughters, Darlene (Mrs. Lawrence Getson Jr.), Newcombville; Marlene, Maplewood; Kimberly, Lunenburg; sons, Cameron, Byron, Newburne; sisters, Mildred (Mrs. Murray Joudrie), Hebbville; Marion Nauss, Lunenburg; brother, Warren, Newburne; eight grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Pauline. No visitation by request. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Newburne, Rev. Ted Heinze officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Donations to VON, Lunenburg Branch, Canadian Cancer Society or New Germany and Area Lions Club. Arrangements entrusted to New Germany Funeral Home, New Germany.

Charles Creighton Aulenback 1972 Bridgewater Bulletin Funeral service for the late Charles Creighton Aulenback, age 86, who died at the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital on November 25, 1972, was held at the Mahone Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 28. The service was conducted by Mr. Gordon Hazlewood assisted by Mr. Peter Zimmerman. Pall bearers were Stanley Corkum, Stuart Greer, Arnold Conrad, David Conrad, Robert Zwicker, and William Freeman. Mr. Aulenback was the son of the late Benjamin and Ellen (Smeltzer) Aulenback. Surviving are one daughter, Jean, in the United States; two brothers, Enock and Willis, both of Farmville and also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers and four sisters.

Caleb Aulenback June, 1886. At Bridgewater, on the 26th. ult., Caleb, son of James Aulenback, aged 18 years 6 months.

OBIT # 5287 - EVENING NEWS - 4 MARCH 1987 HALIFAX - Anna May Pye, 80, of Halifax, died Monday in Northwood Centre, Halifax. Born in O'Leary, P.E.I., she was a daughter of the late Rev. William and Elizabeth (Hamilton) MacDonald. Among the survivors is a brother, Gordon, New Glasgow. Funeral was held today in Bethany United Church. Interment was in Fairview cemetery.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 22 DECEMBER 1976 MRS. M.L. URQUHART, 89, died Wednesday at Hillcrest Manor, Truro. Born at Tatamagouche Mountain, she was the former Carrie Margaret DRYSDALE, a daughter of the late Albert and Mary (MacKAY) DRYSDALE. She was a member of First United Church and was very active in the church's women's organizations. She is survived by a son, Ronald, Truro; two daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Ivan WARR), Stoney Creek, Ont.; Florence (Mrs. Charles HUGHES), Willowdale, Ont.; ten grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a daughter and a sister. The body is at the Kennedy Memorial Residence, Truro, where funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. David MacNAUGHTON officiating. Burial will be in Robie Street cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Hope E. Langille 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Thursday, January 13, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Hope E. Langille, 84, Martin's River, passed away January 12, 2000, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Martin's River, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Blanche (Hiltz) Langille. She was a member of St. Martin's Anglican Church, Martin's River where she was a choir member. She belonged to the Busy Bee Club, now known as the Ladies Auxiliary of St. Martin's Church. She was a member of the Martin's River Garden Club, the Indian Oaks Seniors club and the Ocean View Seniors Club, Western Shore. She is survived by daughters, Norma and her husband Gerald Langille, Martin's River; Beverley and her husband Frederick Countway, Chester Grant; sons, Gavin Langille, Western Shore; Andrew and his wife Janice, Newfoundland; sisters, Ruth (Mrs. Allen Stevens), Marriott's Cove; Shirley (Mrs. Roy Lilly), Dartmouth; brother, Ernest, Northwood Manor, Halifax; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Stewart; brothers, Donald and Evelyn. Visitation will be today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay.Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, in St. Martin's Anglican Church, Martin's River, Rev. Michael Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in St. Martin's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Martin's Foundation Fund or The Lung Association.

Raymond Edgar Wolfe 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Wednesday, January 12, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Raymond Edgar Wolfe, 64, Weston, Onratio formerly of Western Head, Queens County, passed away at the Keele Lawrence Centre, Ontario, on January 7, 2000, after a long and courrageous battle with cancer. He was a son of the late Hilda (Guest) and William Wolfe, Western Head. He was employed by the McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Co. of Canada Ltd., Malton, Ontario, for 33 years, retiring in 1995. He was an avid fan of many sports, including throughoutbred horse racing, and will be sadly missed by his racing buddies. He was a kind and loving brother and loved animals, and used to feed the many stray cats around his residence. He is survived by brothers, Harold (Jessie), Western Head; Forrest (Mary Jane), Liverpool; Donald, Halifax; sisters, Vera (Joseph) Coombs, Milton; Kathleen Conrad, Halifax; Dorothy Wolfe, Halifax; Ethel (Gordon) Dorey, Liverpool; Ruby (Milford) Roy,Halifax; and Margaret Wolfe, Halifax. He is also survived by maternal aunt, Ella Guest, Nashua, N.H.; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Archie, William Jr., Kenneth, and a baby brother in infancy. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is being held in Weston with a service and committal to be held in Grace Church, Western Head at a later date. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Dena Mae Reinhardt 2006 Halifax Chronicle Herald Dena Mae Reinhardt, 97, Bridgewater, passed away December 5, 2006, in Hillside Pines Home for Special Care. Born at Cherryfield, she was a daughter of the late Wallace and Mary (Munroe) Conn. In her early years she operated the family farm. After retirement from the family farm she was employed as a cook and housekeeper at Pleasant Rest Home in Bridgewater for 13 years. Because of her love of animals ahe took great pleasure helping to raise money for SHAID Tree Animal Shelter in Bridgewater. She was also active as a volunteer at the Dawson Daisy Centre. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Lawrence Rafuse and her second husband, Earl Reinhardt. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. with prayers at 3 p.m. Thursday in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. A graveside service will be held in Oak Grove Cemetery, Kentville at 2 p.m. Friday, Padre Earle Leslie officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SHAID Tree Animal Shelter.

Ronald Willis St.Clair Nauss 1999 Halifax Chronicle Herald Ronald Willis St.Clair Nauss, 84, Berwick, Kings County, passed away Friday, July 9, 1999, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born at Walden, he was a son of the late Ozem and Flossie (Dorey) Nauss (Naas). He had retired in 1980 from the Kings County Health and Rehabilitation Centre in Waterville after having worked there for 19 years. He loved his family, friends, and music and was a member of Christ Church, Berwick. He is survived by his wife, Erna (Fancy) Nauss; daughters, Inez (Lewis) Chute, South Berwick; Velma Barkhouse, Barrhead, Alberta; Thelma (Harris) Huntley, South Berwick; Mabel (Clyde) Vaughan, New Minas; sisters, Helen Joudrey, Bridgewater; Hilda Joudrey, Mahone Bay; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by grandson, Wayne Alan Huntley; son-in-law, Charles Barkhouse. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, July 12, in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, in Christ church, Berwick, Canon Edward Leyte and Rev. Fred Hinxman officiating. Burial in the Berwick Cemetery with a reception to follow in the church hall. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Christ Church Memorial Fund, Canadian Cancer Society, or the charity of one's choice.

Elva Tanner 1903 Bridgewater Bulletin Town and County News August 11, 1903. A little girl named Elva Tanner of Centre, aged thirteen years, died in the Almshouse on Friday, of consumption. She was placed in the institution about five months ago by her kind (?) relatives. Her mother is dead and her father is from home. (I did not add the "?". It was printed in the paper that way.)

Mrs. John Esbury 1903 Bridgewater Bulletin Petite Riviere News August 11, 1903. Mrs. John Esbury, an old and respected resident of this place, died at her home on Monday, August 3rd., after a short illness.

Dorothy Arleen Wilkie 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald Dorothy Arleen Wilkie, 84, Lunenburg, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2005, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born at Walden, she was a daughter of the late Otto and Louise (Frank) Wile. Dorothy worked as a cook at the Lunenburg County Correctional Centre for a number of years. She was an avid gardener, loved music, knitting, and crocheting, and kept the neighbours happy with her baking. She was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Lunenburg. She is survived by daughters, Sheila (Danny) Hoskins, Dayspring; Janine Zwicker and Colin Whynot, Bridgewater; sons, Warren "Sonny" Hebb and companion Patricia Selig, Pinehurst; Herbert (Sandra) Hebb, Lunenburg; sister, Esther (Cyril) Wentzell, Bridgewater; nine grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert; brothers, Leroy, Ellis, Wilson; sisters, Phyllis, Kay, and Marjorie. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, where a memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Kenneth Wild officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, or a charity of your choice.

Vera Mae Nauss 2002 Halifax Chronicle Herald Vera Mae Nauss, 89, Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg, formerly of Walden, died Wednesday, February 13, 2002, in Harbour View Haven. Born at Bridgewater, she was the adopted daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Silver. In her earlier years, she was a housekeeper for the Sherman Zwicker family, Lunenburg and later for the Gow family, Bridgewater. Vera was a former member of St. Mark's Union Church, Walden. She is survived by sons, Wayne and his wife Marina Mauss, Centre; Eddie and his wife Janet Nauss, Upper Northfield; William Floyd, Walden; grandchildren, Michael, Daniel, Cory, Kevin. She was predeceased by her first husband, Arthur Floyd; second husband, Wilfred Nauss; son, Arthur Floyd. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 16, in St. Mark's Union Church, Walden, Rev. William Gustafson officiating. Interment will be in Walden Community Cemetery, Walden. In lieu of flowers,memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg.

OBIT # 5282 - EVENING NEWS - 28 FEB 1952 Scotsburn- The death of SMITH PATTERSON occured at his late home, Cross Roads, Roger's Hill, Feb.11. He was one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of this community. Had he lived until Feb.27, he would have been 87 years old. A son of the late ROBERT and MARY (MacConnell) PATTERSON, he lived his entire life on the homestead, except for a brief period spent in the Canadian West.Despite his advanced age he was very active and took a keen interest in all that went on within his home and community. His interest was specially with the young people and as was his usual custom he attended the Christmas entertainment presented in December by the pupils of the Cross Roads School; his granddaughter was among those taking part.Mr.Patterson became ill one week previous to his death.He is survived by one son, ELMER, on the old homestead and by two daughters, CLARICE(Mrs.Forbes MacLean) of Durham; and MARY RANGE, technologist in the Allerton Hospital, Allston, Mass; four grandsons and two granddaughters.He was predeceased by his wife in 1926 and also by three brothers and four sisters.A short service was held at the home Feb.14 followed by service in Durham Presbyterian Church of which he was a member and faithful attendant, at 2:30 pm. Both were conducted by His pastor, Rev.J.M. Grant. The church choir sang "The Lord's My Shepherd" and "Nearer My God To Thee", both having been requested by him before his death, as was his favorite hymn, "Shall We Meet Beyond The River", sung by Mrs.Gordon MacKay, Trenton.The pall bearers were: Gerald and David Patterson and Kenneth MacLean(grandsons), Rob Robley, Fraser Sutherland and george Patterson.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 28 OCTOBER 1976 ROLAND CAMPBELL - New Annan - Funeral service for Roland CAMPBELL was held at Coulters' Funeral Home on Oct. 12. Rev. Morley BENTLEY officiated and brought a comforting message to the family and friends as he told of Rollie's love for home and family and his enjoyment of working close to nature on the farm and in the forest. Jack COULTER with Mrs. DOTTEN as organist sang, "Amazing Grace" with the West New Annan choir singing, "The Beautiful Garden of Prayer." Pallbearers were Dan BYERS, Aubrey RUSHTON, Charles FORBES, Bill BRYSON, David BLACK and Aubrey KIRK. Burial was in Bell Gift Cemetery. In his immediate family he is survived by his wife the former Isabel HEUGHEN, two sons, Ernest and Raymond, a daughter, Diane (Mrs. David FORSYTHE) and five grandchildren, all of West New Annan. One sister, Ethel (Mrs. James TREEN), two brothers, Crouse and Muir, of Truro. Floral tributes and donations are as follows: Pillow: Wife and family. Garland of Roses: Grandchildren. Single Rose: Tanya. Wreaths: Aubrey and Annie and family, Freeman and Phyllis, Allister and Bernice; Muir, Peryl and family; Harold and Kay CAMPBELL; Roy, Ruth and Peggy Ann, Ed, Jessie and family; Ernie, Eileen and family; Ivan and Charlie; Elden and Winnie; Fabian and Edith. Baskets: Dot and Earl; George and Christena; Merle HAYMAN and staff; Tatamagouche Elementary School. Cross: Greta, Carl, Carla and Krista; Carl, Toots and family. Containers: Dave, Delia and Carl; Bus Drivers and janitors of North Colchester High School; Mr. and Mrs. Everett SMITH. Star: Wilda MARCOTTE, Hudson, Carol and Theresa Jo. Potted Plant: Russel, Betty and Derek. Sprays: Glad and Ed; Winsor family; North Shore Snowmobile Club; Thelma, Cyril and family. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society; Muriel and Jack BIGSBY; Cyril, Jessie and family; Jean LITTLE, Ralph and Evelyn; Jack and Bertha, Freeman, Edna and Boys; (...) Springhill: Don FERGUSON. Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital: Ray and Dot BELL; Floyd and Janet TUCKER; Gordon and Annie LANGILLE; John A. CHISHOLM; Bill and Dorothy TREBY; Lloyd and Doris LEPPER; Alex and Paulette; Staff of North Colchester High School; Malcolm and wife; Jean and Bill BRYSON; Wilbert and Daisy; Jim MacPHERSON, Archie and Marguerite; Lou, Ola and family; Alan and Joanne MacKINNON. Monetary Donations: Gordon, Alice, Robert, Nadine, Brenda, Dale, Gloria and Wayne; Jessie LANGILLE; Clara BARRON and Janet; Bertha COOPER, Bunnie, Connie and Scott; Buck and Winnie; Elga and Doug; Max and Evelyn; Arthur and Eric; Eileen, Daisy and Frank; Mary Lou and Darlene; Marilyn and Brian.

Lunenburg Progress May 11, 1892. LaHave News The household of Captain Reuben Oxner is grief stricken, he having buried his wife on Tuesday and his grand-child on Thursday of last week. They have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.