The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, October 25, 2018 Meaney, Ronald J. Age 89, of Parrsboro, and formerly of Calgary, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Harbour Grace, N.L., he was a son of the late Dennis and Mary (Lamb) Meaney. Ron was Chief Financial Auditor of Veteran's Affairs Canada retiring in 1989. He is survived by his children, Danny, Ottawa; Mary Jane "MJ" Hammer (Bob), Calgary; Steve (Glenda), Parrsboro; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; four step-grandchildren; 11 step great-grandchildren; a step great great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Dorothy "Dot" Whitten in 2005; siblings, Frank, Doris, Agnes, Gordon, Gerald, Clotilde, Jack, Kevin, Catherine, Eileen. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, October 26th, in St. Brigid's Catholic Church, Parrsboro, Father Craig Christenson officiating. Reception to follow in St. Brigid's Church Hall. Burial will take place in Calgary with his loving wife at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Atlantic Division. Arrangements entrusted to Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro. Online condolences at: www.smithsfuneralhome.com
It is with broken hearts that the family of the late WILLIAM FARRELL SR. of Marystown announces his passing. Mr. Farrell passed away at the U.S. Memorial Health Care Center in St. Lawrence on October 25, 2018 at the age of 77. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his son, William Jr. (Karen Parsons); daughter, Debbie Linehan (Al); 1 grandson, Andrew Farrell ; brothers, Jim Farrell (Greta) of Moncton, NB, Gerald Farrell (Vivian) of Pictou, NS, Patrick Farrell (Amy) of Marystown, and Cyril Farrell (Sheila) of Grand Falls; sister, Hannah Farrell of Ajax, ON; special mention of Hannah Bea Horwood and Emilia Bridget Slaney plus a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr. Farrell was predeceased by his wife Bridgett Farrell and his parents Hannah and Ernest Farrell. The Farrell Family will be accepting visitors at Wiseman’s Funeral Homes in Marystown on Saturday, October 27th from 4pm to 9pm and Sunday, October 28th from 12pm to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Marystown on Monday, October 28th at 10:30 am. Interment to follow at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery. In William’s memory donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Academy Breakfast Program or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes – Marystown. “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.wisemansfh.ca
Obituary transcribed from the October 15, 2018 edition of The Guardian, published at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Bridget Mary Milligan 1942-2018 At the Community Hospital, O'Leary, on Saturday, October 13, 2018, with her loving family by her side, of Bridget Mary Milligan, beloved wife of Gerald W. Milligan, of Dock Road, Alberton, age 76 years. Born at Fogo Island, NFLD, on August 25, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Louis J. and Rita B. (nee Foley) Jones. Loving mother to Grant of Alberton, Gary (Ellen) of Hammonds Plains, N.S., Geraldine (Leo) Doucette of Pleasant Grove, P.E.I., and Jason (Sabrina) of Dock Road, Alberton. Cherished grandmother to Miranda (Ruairi) Devlin of Pleasant Grove, Alicia, Ryan and Olivia Doucette of Pleasant Grove, Amber Milligan of Hammonds Plains, and Allie and Ben Milligan of Dock Road, Alberton and great grandmother to Ava. Dear sister to Sheila (Dr. George) Saunders of Charlottetown, Gary (Dianne) of Charlottetown, Louis of Saint John, N.B., Stella (Pius) Doyle of Dartmouth, N.S., Roger of Charlottetown, Brent of Halifax, N.S., Blair (Annette) Jones of Argyle Shore, Bruce (Linda) of Alberton, and Renita (Michael) Gallant of Charlottetown. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, brother and sisters-in-law, and friends. Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home & Chapel, Alberton, for visiting hours Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday from the Sacred Heart Church, for funeral mass at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Andrew MacDonald, celebrant. Interment in the church cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorials to the Sacred Heart Church Cemetery Fund would be gratefully appreciated. www.rooneyfh.ca
It is with broken hearts that the family of the late ELIZABETH FEWER of St. Bernard’s announces her passing. Elizabeth passed away at the Blue Crest Home, Grand Bank on Friday, October 19th, 2018 at the age of 85. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are sons, Howard (Cynthia) Fewer of Bay L’Argent, Dereck Fewer of St. Bernard’s, Austin (Sharon) Fewer of Jean de Baie, Dean Fewer (Rose Edwards) of Bay L’Argent, Colin (Jennifer) Fewer of Elkwood, BC, and Jason (Katrina) Fewer of Hinton, AB; daughters, Mary (Hubert) Cox of Medicine Hat, AB, Madonna Lundrigan (Kevin Bobbett) of Marystown, and Gloria (Gerard) Hodder of St. Bernard’s; 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Pauline (Byron) Marshall of Garnish, and Irene (John) Power of Fort McMurray, AB; brothers, John (Loretta) Whittle of St. Bernard’s, Austin Whittle of Thamesford, ON, and Rudolph (Deanne) Whittle of St. Albert, AB; sister-in-law, Frances Fewer of Marystown; special caretaker, Mary Sheppard of Jacques Fontaine; plus a large circle of extended family and friends. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Francis J. Fewer; parents, Austin & Gladys Whittle; parents-in-law, William & Catherine Fewer; brother, Leo Whittle; sister, Mary Fewer; son-in-law, Patrick Lundrigan; sister-in-law, Shirley Whittle. The Fewer Family will be accepting visitors at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, St. Bernard’s on Saturday, October 20th from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Sunday October 21st from 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm and Monday, October 22nd from 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm; from where the Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 23rd at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Bernard’s. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes … Marystown. “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.wisemansfh.ca ******************************************************************** It is with broken hearts that the family of the late ELIZABETH M. THORNE of Fortune announces her passing. Elizabeth passed away at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the age of 68. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are her husband Robert of 49 years; sons, Robert Thorne Jr. and Rodney Thorne (Allison Compton) of Corner Brook; daughters, Mary (Bert) Thornhill and Rita Thorne of Corner Brook; 1 grandson, Roger Thornhill; sisters, Barbara (George) Cumben of Grand Bank, Bernadette Ashford of Fortune, Cecilia (Clyde) Power of Dawson Creek, BC, Louise (Bill) Lee of Grand Bank, and Anita Ashford Fortune of Fredericton, NB; brothers, Angus Ashford of Fortune, Ronald Ashford of ON, Charles (Maxine) Ashford of ON, and Donald Ashford of ON; plus a large circle of extended family and friends. Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents, James & Mary Ashford; and parents-in-law, James & Jessie Thorne. The Thorne Family will be accepting visitors at the Salvation Army Citadel in Fortune on Saturday, October 20 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday October 21 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. From where the funeral service will be held on Monday, October 22 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Fortune. In Elizabeth’s memory, donations may be made to The Thorne Family or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes – Fortune.“Our Family Serving Your Family” www.wisemansfh.ca
The Cape Breton Deaths October 20, 2018 Saturday Sampson(Haley), Madonna Marie Born: January 10, 1931 Passed: October 18, 2018 We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Madonna Marie (Haley) Sampson, age 87, on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at the Northside Community Guest Home. Born in Lamoline, Nfld., on January 10, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Dorothy Haley. She moved to Montreal in 1947 and found employment with Woolworth's, where she remained for 35 years. It was here that she met her husband, George Sampson; they married in 1964. In 1985 they moved to Big Bras d'Or, where she became a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the BBDVFD. Madonna was an avid dart player, and loved a good game of cards. She is survived by her sisters, Bernice Blunt (Charles), Texas, and Sheila Slaney, Nfld. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Evelyn and Alice, and brothers-in-law, Frank (Bev), and Harold (Georgette); many nieces and nephews, also special grand-nephew, Stephen Jardine. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, George; sisters, Suzanne, Lucie and Bride, and brothers, Brandon, Frank, and Leo. Special thanks to Dr. Michel McKeough and Louise, Dr. Poulos and Susan with Palliative Care, the staff of Cara House at the Northside Guest Home, and the staff at My Cape Breton Home in North Sydney…you were like family. Her family will receive visitors on Monday, October 22, 2018, at 10 a.m. in J. M. Jobes Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will take place at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with Fr. James Oliver officiating. Words of comfort may be forwarded to her family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Madonna's memory may be made to the SPCA or the Cape Breton Cancer Unit.
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It is with broken hearts that the family of the late KAREN HACKETT of English Harbour East announces her passing. Karen passed away at the Health Science Center in St. John’s on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the age of 46. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are her husband Tony of 22 years; sons, Antonio Hackett of Medicine Hat, Adrian Hackett of English Harbour East and Aaron Hackett of English Harbour East; daughter, Alicia Hackett (Steven Fudge) of English Harbour East; brothers, Barry Clarke (Priscilla Hackett) of English Harbour East, Randell Clarke (Ruby) of Medicine Hat and Darren Clarke (Kerri) of English Harbour East; sisters, Diane Clarke (Leo Mitchell) of English Harbour East and Joanne Brushett (Glen) of Jacques Fontaine; plus a large circle of extended family and friends. Karen was predeceased by her grandmother Mabel Clarke The Hackett Family will be accepting visitors at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church in English Harbour East on Friday, October 19 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Saturday, October 20 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church in English Harbour East on Saturday, October 20 at 2:00 pm. Vigil at St. Anne’s Friday, October 19 at 7:00 pm. In Karen’s memory donations may be made to The Hackett Family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes – Marystown. “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.wisemansfh.ca Sent from my iPad
It is with broken hearts that the family of the late HILDA KILFOY of Beau Bois, Burin, announces her passing. Hilda passed away at her home in Beau Bois on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the age of 65. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are her husband John of 48 years; sons, Dale of Paradise and Johnathan of Little Bay; daughters, Darlene Kilfoy Byrne (Tony) of Fox Trap, Jackie Doiron (Marc) of Whitby, Ont, and Rhonda Kilfoy (Gina Nordseth) of Waukesha, WIS, and fur baby Zoe; 7 grandchildren, Montannah Byrne, Timothy Byrne, Chloe Kilfoy, Sylvia Hilliard, Blake Kilfoy, Brock Kilfoy and Dawson Kilfoy ; brothers, Anthony Kelly (Cindy) of Marystown, Norbert Kelly (Marie) of Little Bay, and Matthew Kelly (Sharon) of Beau Bois; sisters, Carmelita Pomeroy (George) of Topsail, Mary Liz Emberley of Bridgewater, NS, Kathleen Wells (Fred) of Beau Bois, and Jeanette Lundrigan (Michael) of Beau Bois; Sisters-in-law, Carrie Kelly of Little Bay and Stella Kelly of Jean de Baie plus a large circle of extended family and friends. Hilda was predeceased by her parents Gertrude and Gerard Kelly; brothers Gerard, Clarence and Kenneth; and guardian Mary Farrell. The Kilfoy Family will be accepting visitors at Wiseman’s Funeral Homes in Marystown on Saturday, October 20 from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday October 21 from 1;00 pm to 9:00 pm.. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Marystown on Monday, October 22 at 11:00 am. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes – Marystown. “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.wisemansfh.ca Sent from my iPad
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It is with great sadness that the family of the late NORMA E. SIMMS of Grand Bank announces her passing at the Blue Crest Home in Grand Bank on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the age of 71. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are husband Garfield of 51 years; son, Terry Simms (Dottie) of Grand Bank; sisters, Mary Price (Les), Phyllis Follett (Harvey), Glenda Stacey (Eric); brothers, Roy Kendall (Shirley), Lloyd Kendall (Terry); 2 grandchildren, Zachary Simms & Mitchell Simms (Nicole); plus a large circle of extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her daughter, Kelly Simms; parents, Clarence & Elsie Kendall; brother, Hubert Kendall; parents-in-law, James & Ettie Simms. The Family will be accepting visitors at Wiseman’s Funeral Home in Grand Bank on Wednesday, October 17th and Thursday, October 18th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 7:00pm to 9:00pm. A private family funeral service to take place. Cremation to follow. In Norma’s memory, donations may be made to St. Alban’s Anglican Church. No flowers by request of the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes – Grand Bank. “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.wisemansfh.ca Sent from my iPad
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, October 16, 2018 Peters, Frances Elizabeth "Fran" Age 88, of Berwick, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in Valley Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Fran was born in Little Bay West, N.L. on September 2, 1930 to the late Charles and Pheobe (Grandy) Skinner. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years E. L. "Ted" in 2006. Fran spent 88 years in the service of her family, church, community and her world. She was a member of the Catholic Women's League and she was an avid volunteer for the Berwick Food Bank for many years. She is survived by Ted (Joanne and their children, Teddy, Christa and Sarah); Theresa (Wayne Eagles and their children, Dana and Landis); Gerald (Pat and their children, Zach, Alex and Miranda); Wendy (Tom Chennell and their children, Chasity, Jason and Andrea); Tim (Kate and their children, Sadie, Noah and Frances); Mike (Shelly and their children, Andy and Aleesha); Jack (and his daughter, Beth); 12 great-grandchildren and nine siblings. There will be no visitation, by request. A funeral service, followed by reception, will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 18th in White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Father John MacPherson officiating. Burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, Kentville. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to Feed Nova Scotia or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line condolences and inquiries may be directed to: www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com
It is with great sadness that the family of Bessie Combden of Fortune announces her passing on October 15, 2018, at the Blue Crest Interfaith Nursing Home at Grand Bank, at the age of 89 years Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories husband George; sons Dennis (Ruby Hardy) of Fortune and Robert (Joy) of Portugal Cove; grandson Kirk; sisters-in-law Lena Brown and Jessie Petten; brother-in-law Hedley Lake; caretakers Caroline, Barbara, Garland and niece Joan (Wilifred); nieces and nephews from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Ontario plus a large circle of other family and friends. Predeceased by sisters Mary, Effie, Jane and Lillian and brother Frank. Resting at All Saints Anglican Church, Fortune, Monday at 7PM and Tuesday 10AM- 12PM , 2-4PM and 7-9PM. Funeral Service to take place from All Saints Anglican Church, Fortune on Wednesday, October 17th at 2PM with interment following at Anglican Cemetery Fortune. Donations in her memory may be made to Anglican Cemetery Fund, Fortune or Blue Crest Bus Fund or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Grand Bank. Because We Care. Sent from my iPad
It is with great sadness that the family of the late EDWARD JAMES (JIMMY) BAKER of Grand Bank announces his passing at the Blue Crest Home in Grand Bank on Monday October 15, 2018 at the age of 93. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are; sons, Earnest (Pauline Day) of Grand Bank, Stanley (Betty) of Harbour Main, Edward Jr. (Nora) of Grand Bank; daughter, Sadie of Halifax, NS; 9 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren; plus, a large circle of extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Hariett Prior; parents, Felix & Sadie Baker; son, William-Wallace Baker; daughter-in-law, Florence Baker, and special aunt & uncle, Frances & Wallace Hayward. The Baker Family will be accepting visitors at Wiseman’s Funeral Home in Grand Bank on Wednesday, October 17th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The Funeral Service will take place at The Salvation Army Citadel in Grand Bank on Thursday, October 18th at 2:00pm. Interment to follow at The Salvation Army cemetery in Grand Bank. In Jimmy’s memory, donations may be made to The Salvation Army cemetery fund or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes – Grand Bank. “Our Family Serving Your Family” https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.wisemansfh.ca&d=DwIFaQ&c=kKqjBR9KKWaWpMhASkPbOg&r=7X30--Uw0MtY8qwT1C83tyPOsYeazcILQrirYMEwGTc&m=hsEqoV8L0ldujuKSHNWEIx0GoA18CSMUg6MFpzfDw3o&s=u3PKrSBCSWBfc7d73seDqlR9KChUT9u6ghWOKAtAIEI&e= Sent from my iPad