Nathaniel Clyde MacKay 1932 Bridgewater Bulletin Nathaniel Clyde MacKay, son of the late Joseph and Maria (Arenburg) MacKay, passed away at the home of his sister, Jennie and brother-in-law, Kenneth (Mr. and Mrs. K.G. Lohnes), of Arlington Heights, Mass. on October 31st., 1932. He went to the United States about thirty years ago, took up electrical work and became an electrician, also a citizen of the United States. During his stay in America he visited his home and sister frequently. Last spring he underwent an operation and in August went to his sister's home in Arlington Heights. He weakened gradually and his brother, Reggie, went over to help take care of him and was with him when he passed away. The funeral services were held at his sister's home, conducted by Rev. Richard T. Broeg, pastor of the Heights Memorial Episcopal Church. His sister, Jennie, and brother, Reggie, accompanied the body home, arriving in Bridgewater on Friday, November 4th. His body was interred in Upper Northfield Cemetery on Saturday, November 5th., the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Colin McRae, pastor of the United Church of Canada. He was a member of Fort Edward Lodge, No. 372, F. &A.M., Fort Edward, New York; also of Jane McCrea Lodge, No. 267, I.O.O.F., Fort Edward, New York. He leaves to mourn their loss one sister, Jennie (Mrs. K.G. Lohnes), Arlington Heights; four brothers, James of Pinehurst; Harry of Bridgewater; and Allie and Reggie, at home; also a host of relatives and friends.

Velma Yvonne Lowe 1938 Bridgewater Bulletin Cherryfield, August 2- The Angel of Death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lowe on July 26th., and claimed the life of their infant daughter, Velma Yvonne, at the early age of 5 months, following a few days illness of pneumonia. Little Velma was tenderly cared for, but in spite of loving care, God called her to her happy home above. Besides her sorrowing parents, she is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Melburn Lowe, Phelma Lowe, Erma Lowe, and Mervin Lowe. On July 27th., following a prayer at the house, the body was taken to the Lutheran Church at North River, where the funeral service was conducted by Rev. Theodore Schrader, pastor of the Lutheran Church, with interment at North River Cemetery. The hymns sung were "God Calling Yet," "I Think When I Read that Sweet Story of Old," and "When He Cometh."

Laurena Hazel Lowe 1994 Halifax Chronicle Herald Laurena Hazel Lowe, 87, North Hills Rest Home, Granville Ferry, died June 23, 1994, in the home. Born at Cherryfield, she was a daughter of the late Herb and Hannah Eagles. She is survived by two sons, Merlyn, Melbourne, both of Springfield; two daughters, Erma (Mrs. Clyde Conrad), Conquerall Bank; Rosalee (Mrs. Luther Tanner), Springfield; sister, Celetus (Mrs. Lorne Robar), North River; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen; son, Mervin; three daughters, Phelma, Velma, Erna. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, North River, Rev. Robert Robb officiating. Burial will be in North River Cemetery. Family flowers only. dDonations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or North hHills Rest Home, Granville Ferry.

Harold Vincent Cross 2002 Halifax Chronicle Herald Harold Vincent Cross, 79, Oakhill, died May 24, 2002, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Pinehurst and raised in East Dalhousie, he was the son of the late Louise (Cross) Rhodenizer. During his working years he was a driver and salesman for Valley Creamery and Bridgewater Dairy. He was a painter for Highliner Foods for a few years before retiring. He was a co-founder and first chief of the Oakhill and District Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, the former Audrey Foley; daughter, Erma Russell, Waterville; three grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or flowers by request. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Memorial donations may be made to South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Arrangements are entrusted to R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville.

OBIT # 5005 - UNKNOWN PAPER - 1970 Mrs. Susan S. CLARK, 87, Tatamagouche, was buried following funeral service in Sedgwick Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was the daughter of the late Mary Anne (LOCKERBY) and James BRYDEN. She is survived by one daughter, Mary (Mrs. K.L. CRAWLEY), Amherst; one son, George, Tatamagouche, and six grandchildren. Her husband, George, one son, Arthur; two sisters, and five brothers predeceased her.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 1984 DONALD ROBERT MACKAY, 67, of 32 Bayview Street, formerly of Tatamagouche, died March 30 in Colchester Hospital. Born in Waughs River, he was a son of the late James and Elizabeth (MacKAY) MacKAY. He and his wife owned and operated MacKay's Tea Room, Brule Corner, for several years and then operated the Tatamagouche Inn for four years. He later moved to Truro where he was employed with Kent Homes, working until his retirement in 1980. He is survived by his ex-wife, Irene DOUGLAS; a son, Philip, Fort McMurray, Alta.; a brother, Keith, Waverley; a sister, Marion (Mrs. Herdie CLARK), Truro.

Mrs. Helen A. Cook 1977 Bridgewater Bulletin Mrs. Helen Amelia Cook, 64, of Wentzell's Lake, died December 16 in the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital. Born at Wentzell's Lake, she was the daughter of the late William (Big Bill) and Mary Wentzell. She is survived by one son, Walton; one sister, Ethel (Mrs. Charles Ramey), West Northfield; a granddaughter, Denise; a grandson, Jeffrey; and two nieces, Dawn and Greta. The funeral was held Sunday, the 18th., from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, West Northfield, of which she was a member all her life. The service was conducted by Rev. Rolf Meindl with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery. The pallbearers were Robert Bruhm, Lawrence Bruhm, Paul Bruhm, James Bruhm, David Beck, and Elwood Crouse.

Mrs. John N. Veinot 1938 Bridgewater Bulletin New Germany- There passed away at her home on Wednesday morning, December 28, Mrs. John N. Veinot, at the age of 74 yeras. She was the daughter of the late Solomon and Amelia (Whynot) Wentzell of Auburndale. She had been in failing health for the last ten years. Surviving are one daughter, Edna (Mrs. A. S. Lantz), New Germany; four sons, Harris, at Timmins, Ontario; Ellard at Hammond, Ind.; John and Randolph at New Germany; twenty grand-children and four great grandchildren; also one sister, Sarah (Mrs. Wm. Rhodenizer) and one brother, Nicholas, both of Auburndale. Her husband predeceased her two years ago on December 27. The funeral service was held on Friday afternoon at the Trinity Lutheran Church, of which the deceaased was a member, by her pastor, Rev. Theo. Schrader. The pall bearers were her four grand-sons, Stanley, Walter, Herman, and Robert Veinot. (Her given name was Annetta. )

Colin Daniel Laird Paul Lonergan 1986 Bridgewater Bulletin Colin Daniel Laird Paul Lonergan, 72, East Dalhousie, died Tuesday, December 30, 1986, at home. Born at East Dalhousie, he was a son of the late Daniel and Alveretta (Veinotte) Lonergan. He was a road foreman for the Department of Highways, a salesman, and a barber at various times in his working life. He is survived by his wife, the former Phyllis Gaul; three daughters, Gail, Gay's River; Narda and Kim, both of Halifax; two sons, Gregory, Fredericton; Barry, Berwick; a sister, Marie Aalders, Berwick; three brothers, Joseph and Charles, Berwick; Basil, East Dalhousie; and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy; three brothers, Douglas, Clarence, and St.Clair. Pallbearers were Gregory, Barry, and David Lonergan, Henry Matthews, Francis Gaul, and Pat Kendrick. The body was in Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany.

Dorothy Lonergan March, 1913. Bridgewater Bulletin A gloom was cast over Dalhousie on Wednesday, the 12th. inst. by the death of Dorothy, the five year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lonergan. She was an exceptionally bright child and a general favourite and much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. Although sick less than a week, two doctors were in attendance and all that loving hands could do was done to ease the little sufferer. Besides her father and mother there are six brothers and one sister left to mourn their loss.

OBIT # 5003 - UNKNOWN PAPER - 24 FEBRUARY 1977 February 24, 1977. Tatamagouche - Harry Ross BRYDEN, 73, of Tatamagouche, N.S., died Sunday, February 6th, in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital. Born in Tatamagouche he was the son of the late Charles and Jane (CLARK) BRYDEN. He was a resident of Tatamagouche, except for a few years in the U.S.A. He was a successful horticulturist and market gardener. Surviving are his wife, the former Muriel SMITH, three sons: Kenneth, Rossland, B.C.; Ross, Esterhazy, Sask.; Lloyd, Antigonish two daughters; Florence, (Mrs. John MERCER) Fruitvale, B.C.; Margaret Ann (Mrs. Keith MOORE) Victoria, B.C.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary MacLEOD, Old Saybrook, Conn.; Mrs. Dorothy WRIGHT, Ville de Lery, Quebec; Mrs. Ann NORRISH, St. Bruno, Quebec; a brother, Clark BRYDEN, Christina Lake, B.C.; 18 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. Funeral service was held in Sedgewick Memorial Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Feb. 9th, with Rev. Gordon MATHESON officiating. The Organist was Ken BECK. The choir sang "The Lord's My Shepherd", and "Abide with Me." George and Dorothy CLARK sang a duet "Precious Moments." Pallbearers were Alan LOCKERBY, Rex CLARK, James McKEEN, Andrew McBURNIE, Donald LANGILLE, Lawson McCONNELL. Burial was in Lockerby Cemetery

UNKNOWN PAPER - AUGUST 1982 LEITH ARNOLD MINGO - French River, Colchester County - Leith Arnold MINGO, 42, of French River, died Friday in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche. Born in French River, he was a son of Mary (PATTRIE) and late Fred MINGO. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, the former Jean MacBURNIE; a daughter, Jeanne, at home; three brothers, Cecil, French River; Kenneth, Malagash, and Raymond, Hamilton, Ont.; three sisters, Mildred (Mrs. James (...)all, Moncton; Hilda (Mrs. Eloi ALLAIN), French River, and Sheila (Mrs. Garnet MacPHERSON), Wallace. He was predeceased by a brother, Ralph, and an infant son. The body is in Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Sedgwick Presbyterian Church, Rev. Donald MacLEOD officiating with burial in French River Cemetery.

Minnie Isabell Gates 1992 Bridgewater Bulletin Minnie Isabell Gates, 68, of Stanburne, passed away Sunday, December 13, 1992, at the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Stanburne, she was the daughter of the late A. Sumner and Hazel (Varner) Gates. She was a member of several country music clubs. She is survived by her brother, Harold of Stanburne. A graveside service will be held at Epworth United Church Cemetery, New Germany, at a later date.

Geoffrey Rodney Hall 1992 Halifax Chronicle Herald Geoffrey Rodney Hall, 20, Tantallon, died July 27, 1992, in Moncton General Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Rodney A. and Louise Gail (Colp) Hall, Tantallon. He is survived by a sister, Lori Anne, at home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Maude (Chupe) Hall, New Germany; maternal grandparents, William and Grace (Veinot) Colp, New Germany; many aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Joseph Hall. The body has been cremated. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Margaret's Bay Baptist Church, Rev. Ardith Ashe officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Pleasant River Cemetery, Queens County. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Charles Angus Holland 1969 Bridgewater Bulletin Charles Angus Holland, age 86, of Meisner's , died September 27, 1969, at the Dawson Memorial Hospital. He was born at Dayspring, August 6, 1883. He was the son of William and Sophia (Langille) Holland and is the last of his family. At the age of eight, the family moved to Meisner's where he has lived ever since. Left to mourn his passing are two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Harris Holland, Meisner's and Mrs. Maurice Holland, Needham, Mass.; one niece, Mrs. Marjorie Acker, Meisner's; three nephews, Victor Holland, Meisner's; Pearlie Holland, New Germany; and Maurice Holland, Meisner's, with whom he resided; also many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at the Anglican Church, New Germany, on Monday, September 29, at 2 p.m., with Rev. James Purchase officiating. Interment was in the United Community Cemetery at New Germany. Pallbearers were Oswald Russell, Freddie Demone, Gordon Deal, David Sarty, Wellington Robar, and Eldred Raimey.

Minola Ethel Mosher 1985 Halifax Chronicle Herald Handwritten date: November 8, 1985. Minola Ethel Mosher, 58, of New Germany, died Friday at home. Born at Watford, she was a daughter of the late Leslie and Ethel (Crouse) Wentzell. She was an active member of Epworth United Church. She was the treasurer of the Canadian Girl Guides Association for twenty-five years. She is survived by her husband, Kendall; two daughters, Paulette (Mrs. Carl Henebury), Blysteiner; Margo, Cole Harbour; a sister, Elaine McCarthy, Conquerall Mills; three brothers, Glenwood, Burpee, and Dolan, all of Watford; and a grandchild. She was predeceased by a son, Malcolm. The body is in Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Epworth United Church, New Germany, Rev. Gary Patterson officiating. Burial will be in Epworth United Church Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Girl Guides Camp Wohelo Fund.

Clayton Ray Robar 1953 Bridgewater Bulletin Friends and relatives wwere shocked on July 21st. to hear of the sudden paassing of Clayton Ray Robar, at the home of his brother, Arthur, North River, where he had made his home for a number of years. He had seemed in the best of health and had attended to his work during the day, death coming unexpectedly during the late afternoon. He leaves to mourn an aged father, J. Henry Robar, of North River; three brothers, James of Cherryfield; Arthur and Douglas, of North River; two sisters, Jennie, Mrs. Richard Woodworth, of Pinehurst; and Mrs. Lois Acker, of Dayspring; besides a number of nephews, nieces, and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.L. Myra on Friday afternoon at the house and church. Burial was made in the new cemetery at New Germany. He was a member of the Pine Grove Lodge, I.O.O.F., New Germany, who conducted the last rites at the graveside. Pall bearers were six brothers of Pine Grove Lodge: Lincoln Lohnes, James Penney, Laurie MacKay, Martin Silver, Carey Whynot, and Crosfield Bell.

The Outlook, Middleton, NS. published 25 July 1935 Mrs. Florence Chesley Phinney Suddenly on the evening of July 19th, Mrs. Florence Chesley Phinney, wife of Charles H. Phinney passed away after a heart attack. This was an extreme shock to her family and to the community as apparently, Mrs. Phinney had been in good health. The late Mrs. Phinney was born on Feb. 10, 1865, at Pine Grove, Middleton, and would have celebrated her fiftieth wedding anniversary in the coming December, when she and Mr. Phinney planned an extended trip to the United States. Mrs. Phinney was the daughter of the late William Chesley and Adelia Chesley, and her entire life had been spent in this community. All her life, an ardent Methodist, she had continued her religious activities with the United Church of Canada, where she had been as active as her health permitted. Mrs. Phinney is survived by her husband, three sons, L. Vaughan Phinney at home; Harris O. Phinney of Danvers, Mass., and Fred Phinney of Yarmouth; five grandchildren; also three sisters, Mrs. W. E. Johnson, Middleton, Mrs. Charles H. Lowell, Middleton and Mrs. Guy Damon, Dorchester, Mass. Funeral services were held from the home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. Murray Armstrong of the United Baptist Church with interment in Pine Grove cemetery.

Private J.L. Fancy 1917 Bridgewater Bulletin East Dalhousie News Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Fancy of Dalhousie East have received word that their son, Private J.L. Fancy was killed in action on April 9th. Joe was 20 years old April 2nd. He enlisted in the 112th. Battalion going overseaas July 23rd. He trained at Bramshott Camp and went to France during the winter to do his bit. He fell on that memorable Easter Monday with many more of his Canadian comrads whose names will never be obliterated by time. A fitting memorial service was held in the Episcopal Church on May 31st., conducted by the rector, Rev. Mr. Plummer, and relatives and friends gathered to pay their tribute of respect to our brave hero. Much sympathy is felt for the parents, two sisters, and a brother in this sore bereavement.

Silas S. Crossland 1932 Bridgewater Bulletin At his residence in Walden, Silas Stillvan Crossland passed away on Thursday morning, January 28th., after a lengthy illness, age 66 years. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife and fourteen children: Hanna, Alice, Hazel, and Minnie in Boston; Stanley of East Dalhousie; Simeon and Spurgeon, in Mahone Bay; Enos in Elmwood; Arthur, Grace, Annie, Fred, Rosalean, and Elva, at home; eleven grandchildren; one great grand-son; also many other relatives and friends. Also surviving are one sister, Bertha (Mrs. Freeman Zwicker), in Walden and two brothers, Henry and Colin in the United States.