April 29, 2007 to May 5, 2007 continued

Saulnier, Neil J. – 99, Au Logis d’Meteghan, died May 3 in Digby General Hospital. Funeral was held in Stella Maris Church, Meteghan. Interment in the parish cemetery.

Elmer William Walsh -71 of New Minas, N.S. passed away on Friday, May 4, 2007 at his home. Born, December 29, 1935 in Wolfville, the son of the late Mildred and Melvin Walsh of Gaspereau, he was well known for his love of the great outdoors, especially for his fishing and hunting adventures. Elmer had worked at the Willow Bank Cemetery, Wolfville, before his retirement in 1986, previously, he worked for Carey Brothers and at Acadia University. Elmer had a flare for life, always with a smile on his face and a good story to tell! Surviving are his loving companion, Gloria; brother, Douglas (Sharron) Walsh; sister, Madeline O’Brien (Robie); his first wife, Beverly (Wooff) Walsh, their children, Margo Walsh (Mike), Alberta, Cindy Walsh (Stevie), Berwick, Marlene (Peter) Jolley, Grand Pre’, and Steven (Rowena) Walsh, Hortonville; nine grandchildren, Christopher, Nitasha, Timara, Nicholas, Sidney, Tyler, Ricky, Nathan and Jasmyn as well as step-children, Patricia, Marilyn, Avon, Brenda, Floyld, Paulette, Jane, Sonia and Donna; many nieces and nephews, friends and extended family members. Elmer was predeceased by his second wife, Jeanette and brothers, Stewart and Herbert. Visitation was held from 2-4 p.m. for family only and 7-9 p.m. for family and friends on Sunday May 6, 2007 in Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, 1212 Parkway Drive., Port Williams. Funeral service was held Monday May 7, 2007 at 2 pm in Gaspereau Baptist Church, Rev. Ellen Hunt & Rev. Gary Manthorne officiated. A private family interment will be held in the Willow Bank Cemetery, Wolfville on Wednesday May 9th at 2 pm. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, P.O. Box 239 Port Williams, N.S. BOP 1T0. Cards of Sympathy may be sent to this address or on-line at serenityfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca

Theresa Corkum – 85, of Canning, Kings County, passed away Friday, May 4, 2007 in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born in Lourdes, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Rioux) Companion. She enjoyed her crafts, especially knitting and sewing and also enjoyed gardening. She is survived by two daughters, Elva Heyge, Canning and Sheila Nickerson (Al Stiles), Moncton, New Brunswick; two granddaughters, Chantille (Jamie) Allen and Tara (Stan) Smith; two great-granddaughters, Samantha and Alicia Allen. She is survived as well by two sisters, Mercedes Corkum, New Minas and Myrtle (Russell) Connolly, Dartmouth; two brothers, Augustus, Stephenville, Newfoundland and Raymond, Stephenville Crossing, Newfoundland. She was predeceased by her husband, Clayton; a son, Leonard; two brothers, Stanley and Howard. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2007, Gordon Hazelwood officiated. Burial took place in the family plot in the Scotts Bay Cemetery, Kings County. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Annapolis Valley Victorian Order of Nurses or the charity of your choice. Theresa will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

STODDART, Ruth Barbara, 89, Eastern Passage/Shelburne, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007 in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Sommerville, Mass., she was a daughter of the late Delbert and Hazel (Chetwynd) Nickerson. She was a member of Hope Wesleyan Church, Shelburne and attended Good Sheppard Church in Lawrencetown. She was a volunteer at the Metro SPCA. She also enjoyed sewing, reading and knitting. She is survived by daughters, Marlene (Jim) Purcell, Eastern Passage, Loretta (Jim) Dedrick, Shelburne, Linda (Steve) Shiers, Campbellville, Ontario, Nancy (Ken) Wentzell, Lake Echo; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and 10 step great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Clifton; sisters, Dena Banks and Vernice Banks; brother, Randolph Nickerson. The funeral service was held on Sunday, May 6 in Hope Wesleyan Church, Shelburne, with Rev. Ed Otis officiating. Burial took place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Little Harbour. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. Email condolences to: condolences.mattatall@nsaliantzinc.ca

SMITH, Margaret Laura, 85 of Shelburne passed away in Dartmouth General Hospital Wednesday, May 2, 2007. Born in Hunting, Long Island, New York, she was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Noel (Moreno) Hardy. Marg worked at the Loyalist Inn, Shelburne and the Maritime Home for Girls, Truro. In 1960 she graduated with honours from Camp Hill Nursing School as a CNA. Following employment at Camp Hill, she became Superintendent of the Children’s Orphanage and then Matron of the NSSB, Shelburne for 16 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Jordan Falls, and a member of Seaspray Seniors Little Harbour. Margaret was happiest when outdoors, painting and digging. She enjoyed hunting and riding an ATV as well as cutting trails at Harper’s Lake, which she did up until last year. Many will miss her generous spirit and wonderful baking. She is survived by daughter, Arlene (Robert) Hallett, Dartmouth; grandsons, Frank (Bonnie), Elmsdale, (Afghanistan); Todd (Emma), Victoria, B.C; great-grandchildren, Clare and Liam. She was predeceased by first husband, Frank Holden; second husband, Leroy Smith; brothers, Cecil, Noel and Charlie. The body has been cremated. A memorial service was held on Monday, May 7, 2007 in H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Shelburne with Rev. Matthew Sponagle officiating. Burial of ashes will be in Lake John Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Jordan Falls, 4663 Jordan Falls, Shelburne Co., N.S. B0T 1J0. On-line condolences may be sent to hmhuskilson@ns.sympatico.ca

Lucille Alexandra Anderssen — 95, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007, in the Mahone Bay Nursing Home. Born in Mahone Bay, she was a daughter of the late William LeRoy and Carrie (Zwicker) Joudrey. She was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool, where she was an active member of the A.C.W. and the Altar Guild for many years. She was also an active member of the Goreham Chapter I.O.D.E., past regent, and the Eastern Star, Arbutus Chapter. She was a graduate from the Mahone High School and the Provincial Normal College in Truro. She began her teaching career in Petite Riviere, continuing in various schools in Lunenburg County, the Junior High School in Milton and then Grade six in Liverpool. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Anderssen (George Cwynar) of Ottawa; son, Michael (Anna) of Mahone Bay; grandchildren: Erin Anderssen (Joel Crouse), Michael Anderssen, Christopher Cwynar, Sarah Cwynar, Kari Cwynar; great-grandsons, Noah and Samson Anderssen Crouse. She was predeceased by her husband, Eric; sisters, Francis Buntain and Helen Joudrey. An Order of the Eastern Star service was held Tuesday, May 8, followed by a funeral service, both from Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool; Rev. Arthur Nash officiated. Burial in Park Cemetery, Mahone Bay. Memorial donations may be made to: Trinity Anglican Church, P.O. Box 1369, Liverpool, NS, B0T 1K0, and Mahone Nursing Home, P.O. Box 320, Mahone Bay, B0J 2E0. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com.

CLARKE (Vickery), Mary Kathleen “Kay” - 88, Yarmouth, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Rockville, Yarmouth Co., she was the only daughter of the late Wade L. and Julia Maud Vickery. Mrs. Clarke retired in 1974 after 29 years of service as a telegraph operator with Canadian Pacific Railway, working in Yarmouth, Digby and Kentville. She was a member of Yarmouth North Baptist Church. Mrs. Clarke was predeceased by her son, Carl Clarke (Bathurst, N.B.), in 1999; daughter-in-law, Rose Marie (2003); brothers, Lawrence, Keith, Carl, Allison, and Hubert. Surviving are her grandchildren, Kimberly Clarke, Halifax; Bryan, Toronto; great-granddaughter, Taylor Rose; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Kay loved her family and friends, and especially enjoyed her outings with Hazel, where they would spend many hours watching the ducks or squirrels at the camp. She had a very sharp mind and ritually did her daily crossword puzzles and was always up-to-date on the news! Nannie (Aunt Kay), you held a very special place in all our hearts. You truly were a guiding light and you will be dearly missed by all. We know you will be watching over us and will help guide us! Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. A memorial service was held Monday, May 7 at 2 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. A.D. “Bill” Newell officiated. Burial took place in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery. Special thanks to the nurses and doctors at Yarmouth Regional Hospital and Rev. Bill Newell. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

BISHARA, Mary Elizabeth - 88, Yarmouth. Mary died in Yarmouth Regional Hospital on May 4, 2007, surrounded by the "loves" of her life, her children and grandchildren. Our mother, Sitti, and "Sitti-Wit" was born June 10, 1918, in Trenton, to Lebanese immigrants, Joseph George and Amelia (Sapp) Allen (both from Hadeth El Joubbe, Lebanon). Prior to her marriage to Wilfred T. Bishara, she worked at the Diamond Cafe, often recalling many fond memories of the staff and customers there. She had a remarkable circle of friends whom she enjoyed especially her bingo buddies. She was a member of the Canadian Lebanon Club, Catholic Women's League, St. Ambrose Cathedral and Notre Dame of Fatima Parish's, all in Yarmouth. The main focus of her life's work was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she showered with unwavering and unconditional love. Her life was filled with faith, love, laughter and song and her smile and gentle touch were magical. Whether reciting poetry, cooking a meal for her family or reminiscing about family and friends, she always carried a sweet song in her voice. She is survived by her sister, Cecilia (Buddy) Shalala, St. John, N.B.; sister-in-law, Irene Allen, Yarmouth; her children, Joanne, Joseph (Sharon), Karen (Greg) Woodworth, David (Nancy), and Cindy (Mike) MacMillan; grandchildren, Joseph (Renee), Amelia, Anna, Luke, Zachariah, Elizabeth, Ashley and Milan; great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Julia. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Amelia; loving husband of over 50 years, Wilfred; sisters, Martha Litif (Boston, Mass.); Minnie and Theresa; brothers, Rufus, Samuel, George, Michael and John. Visitation was held Sunday, May 6 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 8 p.m. in Sweenys Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 7 in St. Ambrose Cathedral, Yarmouth, Father John MacPherson officiated. Burial followed in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mary can be made to the Maple Grove/Yarmouth High Memorial Clubs or Saint Mary's University Student's Association (SMUSA) Opportunity Bursary Fund for students in financial need. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guestbook at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net “A Mother is everything--she is our consolation in sorrow, our hope in misery, and our strength in weakness. She is the source of love, mercy, sympathy, and forgiveness. He who loses his mother loses a pure soul who blesses and guards him constantly.” -Khalil Gibran, Broken Wings.

lizabeth Lovett “Betty” Manning –of Chester and Kentville, died on Friday, May 4, 2007 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. She was born in Chester in 1916, the daughter of Carroll and Ada (Smith) Manning. The Manning family owned Lovett House and her parents owned the Hackmatack Inn in Chester. Betty grew up having a varied and interesting youth in a hotel environment. The Hackmatack Inn was later purchased by the Norwegian Government for use by Norwegian sailors during the Second World War. Betty attended school in Chester, Edgehill in Windsor, and was a nursing graduate from the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. She served in the British Army during the Second World War as a Nursing Sister in Africa and England and as a representative of her nursing unit was presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth (our present Queen's mother). After the war Betty served as Public Health Nurse in Windsor, the nurse at Edgehill School, Public Health Nurse for Lunenburg and Queens Counties, and as Night Supervisor at the Nova Scotia Sanatorium in Kentville. Betty was a dog fancier and bred CKC registered Miniature Pinschers under the kennel name Applea. She was an Honorary Life Member of the Evangeline Kennel Club and for many years taught dog training classes first for the Kings Obedience Club and then for the EKC. Betty was a well known person on the Maritime dog show circuit, both in conformation and obedience classes. She will be remembered fondly for her kindness in helping newcomers to the sport. Betty is survived by cousins, Kathryn Bowen, Halifax; Elizabeth Wiswell, Yarmouth; Elizabeth Hodges, Chester; and Ralph Hennigar, Mahone Bay. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there will be no visitation by family request. A memorial service was held at Saint Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, Canning, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2007, Reverend David Garrett officiated. In memory of Betty, take your dog for a walk and make a donation to your local SPCA, animal shelter, or to the Valley Hospice Foundation (46 Chipman Drive, Kentville, B4N 3V7). On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome. com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

ELLIS, Rev. MacAllister Scott - 79, Yarmouth, passed away May 5, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Ottawa, he was a son of J.H. Scott Ellis and Jean (McAllister) Ellis. His education in Montreal was interrupted in 1943 when, already a boy piper in the 3rd Battalion Black Watch, he enlisted for active service, his military career as a private was brief, however, as he was discovered to be only 15 years old. Nonetheless his interest in piping and Scottish traditions was to remain with him throughout his life. He taught piping for many years and in many places. In the late 1960s he led the formation of the Gathering of the Clans Pipe Band in Pugwash. He also served as a Chairman of the Pugwash Gathering of the Clans. He was a member and President of the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association. He also belonged to the St. Andrews Societies in Baltimore, Amherst and Yarmouth. Other enthusiasms and interests led him to become a Canadian Legion chaplain, to join the Order of St. Lazarus, the NAACP, the Lions Club and the Associates of Holy Cross Monastery. Before finishing his education he worked variously on the lumber drive, in a mine laboratory, in advertising, and in Montreal as a reporter and editor. He then began his studies at McGill University and the Montreal Diocesan Theological College intending to become a priest in the Anglican Church. He was ordained priest in 1953, working his first two years in the parish of St. Columba, Montreal. In 1954, he brought his growing family to Baltimore, Md., where he was a curate and eventually rector of Mount Calvary Episcopal Church. In 1966, he came to Nova Scotia to serve the Parish of Pugwash and River John, spending 10 happy years with parishioners, pipers, colleagues and friends. Then Father Ellis moved to Yarmouth to the historic parishes of Holy Trinity and St. Stephen's. He maintained a strong vocation and was active as a priest well past his retirement. Father Ellis conducted many retreats and quiet days throughout the province. He was a fine and poetic writer and extemporary preacher. His weekly reflections in the church bulletin were treasured by many, as were his letters. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Caley); daughter, Mary Gilliam and her husband Michael Forward; sons, John Paul and wife Ann (Robertson), Patrick J.S. and wife Jennifer (McKeen), Michael T.H. and wife Carla (Caverhill), James Alexander and wife Jaclyn (Babin), all of Halifax; grandchildren, Patrick G. Ellis and wife Vanessa, Christopher Sullivan, Mairi, MacAllister C., Madeleine and Vivian Ellis, Katherine, Robyn and Mary Ellen Forward, Keegan, Benjamin and Barbara Jean Ellis; brother, Clarke Ellis, and sister, Jane LeBlanc. Funeral requiem was celebrated by Archbishop Fred Hiltz on Thursday, May 10, at 2 p.m. in Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Burial took place in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Tusket, Archbishop Hiltz, Father Tom Vaughn and Mother Krista Hilton officiated. Memorial donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses, Western Counties Branch; to his final parish of Holy Trinity Church, Yarmouth; or to a charitable cause of your choosing. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. E-mail condolences: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net