Mrs. Edward Montgomery 1919 Bridgewater Bulletin Handwritten date: February 25, 1919. Another victim of pneumonia is Mrs. Edward Montgomery of Bridgewater who passed away this morning leaving a husband and one child and a sister, Mrs. Newton Bushen. She was formerly Miss Hilda Spencer, of Vogler's Cove and later the widow of Roy Hall. The sympathy of all is with the sorrowing relatives.

Peter William Wood 2009 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Thursday, December 10, 2009. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Peter William wood, 78, of Milton, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, on Monday, December 7, 2009. Born in Brooklyn, Queens County, he was a son of the late Fred and Rhoda (Roos) Wood. Peter was a former employee with Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited and retired as a paper maker after 40 years. He was a member of Mersey Branch No. 38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool. A gentle and compassionate man, Peter leaves family and friends with many fond memories that have been shared with him. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela (Jeff) Wells of Bridgewater; grandsons, Jay of Halifax and Ian of Bridgewater; his sisters, Shirley (Ian) Phinney of Chester Basin; and Donna (Jim) MacEachern of Victoria. He was predeceased by his sons, Brent and Trent and his former wife, Marina (Richard). Visitation will be today from 7-9 p.m. in Chandlers' Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Funeral service will be Friday, December 11, at 1 p.m. in Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool, Chaplain Donald Lawton officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. No flowers. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Association.

Phyllis Irene Nauss 2009 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Phyllis Irene Nauss, 88, formerly of Windsor Road, passed away December 17, 2009, in Shoreham Village Home for Special Care, Chester. Born in Port Williams, she was a daughter of the late Byard Sutherland and Theodora Harding (Rand) Brown. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Eleanor (Douglas) Hirtle, Martin's Point; Lorna (Denis) Oickle, Windsor Road; sons, Thomas (Bernice), Paul (Mary Frances), all of Windsor Road; Sandy (Teresa), Toronto; brother, Garth (Margaret) Brown, Upper Canard; grandchildren, Douglas (Patsy), Gordon (Carolyn), Paul (Tara), Barry (Jennifer), and Garry Hirtle, Paula and Douglas Nauss, April Gamache, Janice (Kevin) Hamill, Robin (Joe) Magri, Felicia Acker-Lanigan, Alex (Alyssa) Nauss; great-grandchildren, Michael, Emily, Ashley-Ann, Joshua, Tyler, Bradley, Zachary, Nathan, Britton, Palmer, Parker, and Serena Hirtle, Cherity and T.J. Nauss, Sarah and Rachel Gamache, Shawn and Samantha Hamill and Joey Magri; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Creighton; brother, Everett and sister, Frances Brown. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Monday, December 21, in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Chester United Baptist Church, Rev. Dan Green officiating. Burial to follow in Bayview Cemetery, Chester. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian National Institute for the Blind or Canadian Diabetes Association.

Murray A. Romkey 2007 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Murray A. Romkey, 86, Ocean View Manor, Eastern Passage, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 22, 2007, in the manor. Born October 4, 1920, in Blue Rocks, he was a son of the late Johnson St.Clair and Gladys Louise (Knickle) Romkey. Murray was a veteran of the Second World War. He enjoyed a good game of cards with his friends at Ocean View Manor and visiting and walking around the Public Gardens. Murray is survived by daughters, Judy (Les) Hodgson, Kemptville, Ontario; Paule (John) Turanchik, Ottawa; son, Richard (Sue), Ottawa; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Merrill (Shirley), Blue Rocks; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Purdita (Silver); sister, Doris May. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, Dartmouth, where Murray's family will receive friends from 12-1:45 p.m. Tuesday, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow in Atlantic Funeral Home Family Reception Centre. Flowers welcome or a donation in Murray's memory to Ocean View Manor Foundation would be appreciated.

Vernie Matilda Cleveland 2003 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, August 30, 2003. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Vernie Matilda Cleveland, 87, Shoreham Village, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2003 in Shroeham Village, Chester. Born in Blandford, she was a daughter of the late Enoch and Annie (Burgoyne) Zinck. Vernie was a member of the Seaside Seniors Group and a founding member of the Blandford Fire Department Auxiliary. She was also a member of St. Barnabas Anglican Church Guild. She is survived by sons, John (Madelene), Big Tancook; Gordon (Ella Mae), Oromocto; daughter, Annie (Wendell) White, Blandford; sisters, Letha (Hugh) Davidson, Quebec; Kate (Burnard) Coolen, British Columbia; Elsie Cleveland, Fox Point; grandchildren, Tina and Peter Weaver, Maine; Leia and Erik, Oberg, South Caroline; Laura Gates, Blandford; great-grandchildren, Keleigh and Isaac Weaver, Maine; She was predeceased by husband, George Cleveland; brothers, Josiah and James; son-in-law, Gilbert Gates. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, September 1, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, in St. Barnabas Church, Blandford, Rev. Randy Townsend officiating. Burial to be held at a later date. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Barnabas Church Furnace Fund.

Ruth Jayne Horton 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Tuesday, May 10, 2005. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Ruth Jayne Horton, 81, Yarmouth passed away in Roseway Manor, Shelburne, on May 8, 2005. Born in Tusket Falls, she was a daughter of the late Carl Clifton and Hanna (Allen) Raynard. She is survived by her husband, Earl Horton; daughters, Phyllis (Jayne) Graves, Florida; Kathy (Donald) Ogden, Tusket Falls; two grandsons; two great-granddaughters; sister, Phyllis (Bill) McLauchlin, Ottawa. She was predeceased by her first husband, Malcolm Jayne; sons, Daniel, Michael; brothers, Edward, Ralph,Earl, Allen, Corning; sister, Alva. Cremation has taken place under the direction of H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. No visitation or flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Yarmouth SPCA or a charity of choice. Interment will take place at a later date.

Ervin Kester Hanley 2003 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, August 30, 2003. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Ervin Kester Hanley, 86, Chelsea, passed away Friday, August 29, 2003, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Bangs Falls, he was a son of the late John and Bernice (Joudrey) Hanley. Surviving are his wife, the former Viola Croft; daughters, Joyce (Jim) Brown; Doris Greek, all of Bridgewater; stepson, Robert (Janet) Robar, Middle Musquodoboit; stepdaughter, Linda Marsh, Timberlea; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Annie Ganter, Liverpool; Daisy Cook, Lunenburg; brother, John (Ollie) Henley, Brooklyn. He was predeceased by his first wife, Roxie Mailman; daughter, Dianne; brother, Gerald Hanley. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Monday in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in Chelsea Baptist Church, Rev. John Kaulback and Pastor Tom Davidson officiating. Private family burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to Chelsea Baptist Church Roof Fund.

E. Gerald Hiltz 2003 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, August 30, 2003. >From the collection of Gwen Christie E. Gerald Hiltz, 78, Grandview Manor, Berwick, passed away August 28, 2003. Born in Morristown, he was a son of he late Fred and Nora (Banks) Hiltz. Gerald was a retired farmer. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and especially animals. He is survived by sons, Gerald (Janet) Hiltz, Tremont; David (Linda) Hiltz, Hall's Harbour; daughter, Marie (Mike) Arsenault, Greenwood; sister, Eva Veinotte, Grandview Manor, Berwick. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Monday, September 1, in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Waterville. Interment in Morristown Cemetery Mr. Dennis Johnson officiating. Donations to Grand View Manor. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Cremation & Funeral Specialists, Port Williams.

Violet Marie Zinck 2003 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Saturday, February 15, 2003. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Violet Marie Zinck, 92, Halifax, passed away peacefully February 13, 2003, in Northwood Centre, Halifax. Born in East River, she was a daughter of the late Alonzo and Grace (Gates) Baker. She enjoyed gardening, hooking rugs, making quilts, and embroidery work. She worked many years at Jost Misssion as a pre-school teacher. She was a member of St. Philip's Anglican Church, Halifax and the Ladies Guild, Hlaifax. Surviving are her husband, Wilfred James Zinck, Halifax; son, Donald (Elaine), Hamilton, Ontario; daughters, Joyce (Denis) James, St. David's, Ontario; Barbara (Bill) Scoville, Simm's Settlement; Judy (David) Nickerson, Halifax; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sister, Irene; brother, Clarence. Cremation has taken place under the direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. No visitation by request. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, in St. Philip's Anglican Church, Halifax, Rev. Canon Duanne Tanswell officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Arthritis Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity.

Muriel Ruby Minnick 2007 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Muriel Ruby Minnick, 79, Mount Pleasant, passed away April 18, 2007, in Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg. Born in New Cumberland, she was a daughter of the late Foster and Susie (Smith) Corkum. Surviving are her husband, Garfield; sons, Carl (Linda), New Cumberland; Bazil (Evelyn), Bridgewater; daughter, Marilyn (Kenneth) Carver, Bridgewater; sisters, Annie Slauenwhite, Liverpool; Minnie (Marshall) Hirtle, Dublin Shore; Shirley (Douglas) Cleversey, West LaHave; Margie (Douglas) Crouse, Hebbville; Ruth Wile, Auburndale; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by son, Gary and brother, Ralph. Cremation has taken place under the direction of R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Memorial service and burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care or any charity.

Eugene Aubrey Hiltz 2007 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Eugene Aubrey Hiltz, 81, Chester, formerly of Martin's River, died April 10, 2007, in Shoreham Village, Chester. Born in Martin's River, he was a son of the late Nathan and Alice (Spidle) Hiltz. Over the years he worked as a farmer, carpenter, and in grounds maintenance. He was an associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 49, Mahone Bay. He is survived by sister, Lola Morris, Halifax; brothers, Douglas (Eileen), Florida; Roy (Elsie), Kingston; nieces and hephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Beulah, Bessie, Louise, Mildred; brothers, Ronald, Emplis, Harold, Scott; half-brothers, Hector, William, Harvey, and Norman. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Memorial service arrangements will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Shoreham Village Foundation, Chester or to a charity of choice.

Mrs. Alberta Marlin 1934 Yarmouth, June 6- The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, June 3, of Mrs. Alberta Marlin. She passed away Friday morning, June 1st., at the home of her daughter, Gladys, Yarmouth Centre. She was 60 years of age and had been in failing health. The deceased was born in Raynardton, Yarouth County but moved to Yarmouth at an early age. Her husband was injured fatally nine years ago in a railway accident at Bridgewater. She is survived by two daughters and a son, Colby of Tusket. Officiating at the funeral was Rev. Mr. Jost. Interment was made at Raynardton, her birthplace.

Virginia Evangeline Baker 2007 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Virginia Evangeline Baker, 64, Pleasantville, passed away peacefully February 23, 2007, at home in Pleasantville. Born in Liverool on May 6, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Genevieve (Wamboldt) and Laurie Dagley. Virginia had a great love for many things but mostly her family, animals, flowers, music, and camping. She is survived by her husband, Philip Fraser; daughters, Lucy Hull, West Northfield; Tina (Michael) Parrott, Newfoundland; Shirley Baker, Bridgewater; sister, Loretta (Gerald) Robar, Chelsea; brothers, Pearly (Susanne)Dagley, Windsor; Charles (Gene) Dagley, Windsor; Willard (Donna) Dagley, West Dublin; grandchildren, Alicia, Mallory, Joseph, Mary Ann, and Josh; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Ernam Baker in 1988. Visitation will be held today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, where the funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Rev. Ivan Norton officiating. Burial will follow in Peaceful Hill Cemetery, Mount Pleasant. Flowers accepted. Memorial donations in Virginia's memory may be made to S.H.A.I.D., Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity of your choice.

David Own Tanner 2007 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte David Own Tanner, 65, Kings Regional Rehab Centre, Waterville, formerly of Stonehurst, passed away Monday, March 26, 2007, in the centre. Born in Stonehurst, he was a son of the late Wallace and Calpurnia (Whynacht) Tanner. David started fishing at an early age and fished until illness prevented him from going to sea. He resided in Kings Rehab Centre, Waterville, where he spent many happy years with the staff and residents and enjoyed dancing. He is survived by sisters, Edith (Hilton) Croft, First South; Jean Mosher, First Peninsula; Kathleen (Melbourne) Langille, Lunenburg; brother, Darryll (Christine), Stonehurst; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Arlene Zinck and brother, Howard "Buddie." Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, with visitation Thursday from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate David's life will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in St. Paul's United Church, Blue Rocks, Rev. Ruth Brown officiating. Interment will be in Lower Blue Rocks Cemetery, Blue Rocks. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lower Blue Rocks Cemetery, St. Paul's United Church or a charity of your choice.

Baby Crouse February, 1941. Farmington News There was a burial service held at the cemetery at Parkdale on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. Hartlin. The nine month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Crouse of Farmington was buried. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents. I believe this child was Arnold H. Crouse, born May 4, 1940 and died February 6, 1941.

Raymond A. Crouse 1996 Raymond A. Crouse, age 95, of Somerville, Maine, passed away January 20, 1996. Born April 28, 1900, in Farmington, Nova Scotia, he was the son of Austin and Martha (Corkum) Crouse. His wife, Harriett (Hattie)(Publicover) Crouse passed awaay in 1989. He is survived by sons, Melbourne and Lowell Crouse of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts and Warren Crouse, Somerville, with whom he lived; brothers, Lowell, Brookfield, Massachusetts; and Herman, Farmington. He also leaves 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Another grandson, Clifford Crouse, a decorated was hero of the Vietnam Conflict, died in 1986. Mr. Crouse went to America in 1924 and was employed as a farmer and blacksmith by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for 41 years, retiring in 1965. He returned to Crescent Beach, Nova Scotia in 1967 and farmed property there until 1986. He was well-known to the local farming and dairy community. Funeral service was from the Allen Funeral Home and burial at Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury, January 24, 1996.

William Tompkins 1987 Halifax Chronicle Herald Handwritten date: October 3, 1987. William Tompkins, 88, Aylesford Mountain, Kings County, died Saturday in Blanchard Fraser Memorial Hospital, Kentville. Born in Farmington, Lunenburg County, he was a son of the late Steven and Lottie (Hubley) Tompkins. He is survived by two sisters, Elsie Hill, Middleton; Minnie Frank, Bridgewater; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six brothers, Joshua and five in infancy; four sisters, Denna, Olive, Effie, and Lottie; a half-sister. The body will be in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick after 2 p.m. Tuesday, where funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Eustace Marshall officiating. Burial will be in Aylesford Union Cemetery. Donations may be made to Nova Scotia Heart Fund or Canadian Cancer Society.

Murray Millard Quinlan 2003 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Tuesday, April 15, 2003. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Murray Millard Quinlan, 73, Clam Point, died Saturday, April 12, 2003, at home. Born in Clam Point, he was a son of the late Luther and Cynthelia (Bateman) Quinlan. During most of his working life, he was employed with the Shelburne County District School Board for 26 years. He was also a tractor-trailer driver for 13 years and in his later years had done carpentry work on his own. Murray will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Eleaine Ross; stepson, Hubert (Carolyn) Ross, Stoney Island; daughters, Sheila Quinlan, Helena (George) Whitman, both of Clam Point; one brother; three sisters; grandchildren, Wendy, Karen, Valentina, Curtis, Chasidy, Nathan; great-grandchildren, Dustin, Daniel, Whitney, Tracey, Ashley, Vanessa. He was predeceased by sons, Joseph and Millard. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Huskilson's Funeral Home, Barrington. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in the United Baptist Church, Stoney Island, Rev. Earl MacDonald officiating. Interment will be in Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Lorraine David Selig 2010 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Monday, June 28, 2010. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Lorraine David Selig, 73, of Bridgewater, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in West Clifford, he was a son of the late Frank and Myra (Bolivar) Selig. He is survived by sister, Geraldine (Raymond) Zwicker, Newcombville; brother, Kenneth in Ontario. He was predeceased by his sisters, Iris, Jewell, Berandine, Kathleen, and Myrtus; brothers, Randolph, Bridon, Havelock, Calvin, and Cyril. Visitation will be held today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. A public graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 29 in Baker's Settlement Cemetery, Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Flowers accepted. Memorial donations may be made to the Ark Industries or to the Rose Cottage.

Idella Blanche Wile 1963 Bridgewater Bulletin For the second time within twenty-four hours, the community of Hemford received the sad news of the passing of a beloved resident in the person of Mrs. Idella Wile, widow of Lawson A. Wile, whose passing occured at the Dawson Memorial Hospital, Bridgewater, early Monday morning, March 25th. On February 23rd., she had been stricken with a heart attack and had been moved later to the hospital. Her family had been pleased with the recovery which she seemed to be making and so the word of her passing dealt a severe blow to all. She was born in Upper Northfield February 6, 1891, the daughter of Esrom and Permilla (Ramey) Eisnor. Later the family moved to Stanburne where she spent her early girlhood. She was a school teacher before her marriage. Later on she became a very successful seamstress and also assisted at the birth of a lot of the children in this and nearby communities. Although very acive in community and church work, her home and her family were her main interests. She was a member of the Women's Missionary Society, the Women's Institute, the Red Cross, and Willow Rebekah Lodge. She was for a good many years the teacher of the adult class in Sunday School and a member of the United Church, which she attended every Sunday. She was in every true sense of the word a Christian who put her religion to every day use as her family and all who knew her can testify to. Her passing leaves a vacancy, not only in the hearts of all her family but of any one who had the privilege of calling her their friend. She leaves to mourn the loss of a wonderful loving mother, four sons and four daughters: Claude, Elis, Vernon, with whom she resided, all of Hemford, and Oscar of Toronto; Lillian, Mrs. Mervyn Wile, Toronto; Iris, Mrs. Basil Wagner, Verna, Mrs. Norman Smith and Mildred, Mrs. Melvin Silver, all of Hemford. There are also 12 grandchildren. Her husband predeceased her in June, 1935. She also leaves three sisters, Nellie of Stanburne; Grace, Mrs. Leland Burns of Barss Corner; and Irene, Mrs. Gabriel Whynotte, of Toronto; also a brother, Willard of Barss Corner. There are also a great many nieces and nephews. Two brothers and one sister predeceased her.