Edward O. McNayr 1985 Halifax Chronicle Herald Handwritten date: June 16, 1985. Edward Oliver McNayr, 80, of Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown, formerly of Springfield, died Sunday. Born at Springfield, he was a son of the late J. Herman and Emily (Kennie) McNayr. He was a woodsman for many years. He is survived by two sisters, Vernita Durling, Berwick; Ethel Brown, Zephyr Hills, Florida; and a brother, Charles, Springfield. He was predeceased by two sisters, Delma and Marjorie. The body is in Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Springfield United Baptist Church, Rev. David Keith officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Springfield United Baptist Church.