This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tanton, Cumming, Fraser Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3159 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, October 21, 1987 - Ethel Christeen Tanton, of Halifax, died Thursday at home. Born in Westville, Pictou County, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Christina (Cumming) Fraser. She was a charter member of the Presbyterian Church of St. David, a member of the former Evening Circle and was an active member of Ladies Guild. For many years she sang alto in the choir of St. David. She was also a member of the Halifax Choral Union. She is survived by a son; a daughter; two granddaughters. She was predeceased by her husband, Laurence Roy Tanton. The body has been cremated. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday (today), Oct. 21 in the Presbyterian Church of St. David, Rev. John Pace officiating. Donations may be made to the Ladies Guild of the Presbyterian Church of St. David or any charity. Posted for information only.