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.