Clara Gertrude Oxner 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Clara Gertrude Oxner, 85, Chester Basin, died September 12, 2005, in Shoreham Village Home for Special Care, Chester. Born at Marriott's Cove, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Ethel (Maddeford) Hiltz. She was a member of St. John's Anglican Church, Chester Basin, where she sang in the choir for over 50 years and was an honourary member of the church guild and auxiliary. She was superintendent and taught Sunday School for many years, was a Girl Guide leader, associate member of Everett Branch 88, Royal Canadian Legion, Chester Basin, life member of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary and a volunteer canvasser for many charitable organizations. Clara will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 65 years, Bruce; daughter, Diana (Tom) Hatt, Chester Basin; grandson, Stephen Hatt; granddaughter, Susan (Martin) Swinemar; great-grandchildren, Delbert and Lucas Swinemar; sisters, Prue (Earl) Zwicker, Chester Basin; Laurel (Bill) Smith, Chester; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Lionel, Carl, Horace, and Grant. Visitation today from 7-9 p.m. in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. John's Anglican Church, Chester Basin, with Archdeacon Duanne Tanswell officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shoreham Village Bus Fund or St. John's Anglican Church.