Robert Roy Martin – 36, of Kentville, Kings County, Nova Scotia and Sudbury, Ontario, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2007 in Kentville. Born in Sudbury, he was a son of Freda (MacDonald) (Martin) Smith, Kentville and the late Cleason Martin, Sudbury. He had been employed for eight years with Pine Hill Lumber in Lively, Ontario. He was later employed as a cook in Ottawa with both Patty Bolands and Burdons on Clarence Street and the Quality Inn in Sudbury. He was a happy and outgoing individual who enjoyed playing pool. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Alan (Janet) Martin, Sudbury and Gerry (Laurie) Martin, Ottawa; two nephews, Wynn and Korby; a niece, Amanda; his step-father, Merle Smith, Kentville and his family. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there was no visitation by family request. A memorial gathering was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. Donations in memory may be made to the Lung Association. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

WATT, Pauline Isabel - 82, of Wilmot, NS passed away Monday, May 14, 2007 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Bloomington, NS she was a daughter of the late Frank and Minnie (Uhlman) Conant. Pauline loved scrap booking and her family dearly. She is survived by sisters, Irene Conant, Olga (Chester) Balcom, both of Nictaux and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Russell, Harold and Donald. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Wednesday, May 16 in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448. Pastor Danny Smith officiated. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. A special thank you to Dr. David MacKinnon and the nursing staff at Soldiers Memorial Hospital as well as all her friends and neighbours for their loving care they showed over the years. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of choice. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

ALCOCK, Terry Leslie - 59, Wellington, Yarmouth Co., passed away May 15, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Westmount, Montreal, he was a son of the late James and Violet (Gardnier) Alcock Norton. Terry was a member of the Yarmouth Lions Club, Yarmouth Fire Department, and a model train club. He was a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Helen; stepdaughters, Janet (Joe) Doucette and Susan (Danny) Robar, both of Yarmouth; Debora (Terry) Huskins, Tusket; stepsons, Gordie (Susan) Grant, Yarmouth; Russell (Janet) Grant, Halifax; brother, James Norton, California; sisters, Jo-ann Norton and Dale Norton, both of California; two nieces and two nephews. He was predeceased by stepsons, Victor, Curtis and Gary. No funeral by family request. Interment took place in Chebogue Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Chebogue Cemetery, Yarmouth Branch Victorian Order of Nurses or Yarmouth North United Baptist Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home in Yarmouth. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca

FILLMORE, Rebecca Watson (Dingee) - 89, Wolfville, passed away peacefully in the Wolfville Nursing Home, Wolfville, NS, on Tuesday, May 15, 2007. Born in Lakeside, New Brunswick on July 26, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Sarah Jessie (Weyman) Dingee and Frederick Seely Dingee. She graduated from Acadia University in 1939 with a B.A. in Psychology and followed it with a M.A. in the same subject from the University of Toronto in 1941, the year she married Richard Harold Fillmore. Their working lives were spent in the United States, where Mrs. Fillmore held various positions teaching and practicing psychology. Their last twenty years in the United States were spent in Durham, North Carolina, where both were active members of the Society of Friends (Quakers). In 1976, The Fillmores returned to the Annapolis Valley where they first met and married, and joined the Wolfville Friends Meeting. Although her husband died in 1978, Mrs. Fillmore has lived here ever since. A lifelong book lover who could recite poetry by the hour, she was greatly assisted by library volunteers over the years. Mrs. Fillmore was cared for by the loving staff of the Wolfville Nursing Home and the Wolfville Elms; Dr. Heather Wellwood, Ladny Richmond, and other Quaker friends, Dr. Joanna Rankin, and Mrs. Velma Barkhouse. Besides her parents, Rebecca was predeceased by her husband Richard Harold Fillmore. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Dingee Fillmore of Burlington, Vermont and many faithful friends.There was a Quaker Meeting for Worship for the purpose of honoring Mrs. Fillmore's memory at Horton Community Hall, Horton, NS on Thursday, May 18, 2007 at 1:00 pm. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, PO Box 239, Port Williams, NS. B0P 1T0. Cards of sympathy may be sent to this address or on-line at serenityfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca.

DEMPSEY, Kathleen Bernice “Kaye” - 85, Upper Falmouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, in Windsor Elms Senior Citizens Residence. Born on June 15, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Katie (Price) and Cecil Morton Boyd. She was a former employee of Avon Valley Greenhouses and N.S. Textiles, Windsor. Kaye will remembered for her love of family and her enthusiasm for gardening and handcrafts. In later years she was an avid bowler. She is survived by daughters, Donna Lyon, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Linda Swinamer, Upper Vaughan; son, Vernon Dwight (Joy), Falmouth; grandchildren, Janet (Swinamer) Budden, Martock; Elaine Swinamer, Toronto; Douglas Swinamer, Halifax; Shannon Tremblay, Ottawa; Travis Tremblay, Windsor; Trenton Lyon, Falmouth; Tia (Lyon) Brown, Cairo, Egypt; Devon Swinamer, Upper Vaughan; Katie Dempsey and Tyler Dempsey, both of Falmouth; as well as 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Dolly Duncanson, Falmouth, and Cassie Green, White Rock, Kings Co.; also fondly remembered by Stewart Lyon, Falmouth. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Vernon Earl Dempsey; daughter, June Tremblay; and brother, Bill Barkhouse. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). A funeral service was held 3 p.m. Thursday, May 17, in St. George’s Anglican Church, Upper Falmouth, Rev. Tom Henderson officiated. Interment followed in St. George’s Anglican Church Cemetery. A reception was held in the funeral home's Elmcroft Reception Centre following the interment. Donations in memory of Kaye may be made to the Windsor Elms Chaplaincy Fund, c/o Windsor Elms, 590 King St., Windsor, NS B0N 2T0. Private messages of condolence may be made in the "Guest Book" at: www.familycare.ca

Rogers, Evelyn [Bobbie] Elizabeth -84 of Canning passed away Tuesday May 15, 2007 at home. Born at the Look Off, she was a daughter of the late James and Clara [Taylor] Blenkhorn. Bobbie was a caring and devoted mother. She was very well known for her knitting, sewing and her baking. She was a member of the Saint Michael and all Angels Anglican Church in Canning as well as the Canning fire department ladies auxiliary. She answered the fire department’s emergency calls before 911 came into effect. Her children will always remember that “mom would always tell you where you stood.” Bobbie will be sadly missed by her many family and friends. Bobbie is survived by sons; Tom, Canning, Roy, Edmonton, Gerry, Edmonton, Jim, Canning, Robert, Kingston, Donnie [Ann Marie], Canning, Brad [Sue], Oromocto ,N.B., daughters; Anne, Sydney, B.C., [Debbie] Elizabeth Simpson [Frenchie], Lower Sackville, Judy [Ken] King, Forest, Ont., Dot [Vance] Sweet, South Alton, Emily [Bruce] Cunningham, Edmonton Alb., brothers; Harold, London Ont., Ron, Forest Ont. sisters; Barb, Victoria B.C., Carol, Lincoln N.B., 20 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband; Thomas Clifton, brothers; Norman, Gordon, Donald and Arthur, sisters; Francis, Mildred and Grace, grandson, Jared Rogers. Visitation for Mrs. Rogers was held 7-9 p.m. Monday May 21 from H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 5 Leverett Ave., Kentville [902-678-2151] where a funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday May 22, followed by a reception. Burial took place in Hillaton Cemetery, Canning. Family flowers only please, however donations in Bobbie’s memory may be made to a charity of choice. private condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail: lindsayfunerals@ns.aliantzinc.ca

DeVILLER, Grace (Nee Lewis) – 74, died May 16, 2007 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 6, 1932 in Marshalltown, Digby Co., Grace lived in Melbourne with her loving companion, Daniel Doucette. She was a devoted mother to her sons Douglas, Vancouver, BC; Ronald, Sydney, John, Avery, Rick, all of Yarmouth Co.; daughters, Judy Sears, Yarmouth; Susan Mahaney (Donnie), Barrington; Dayle Gavel, Yarmouth; Margaret Hanrahan (James), Quinan. Grace was a loving grandmother to 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard; sons, Myles and Scott; grandson, Anthony. Visitation took place from 7-9 Thursday in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth. The funeral mass was held at 2 PM, Friday, May 18 from Saint Ambrose Cathedral, 43 Albert Street, Yarmouth, Father John MacPherson officiated. Interment followed in the Madonna Cemetery, Marshalltown, Digby Co. Memorial donations may be made to the family, or to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: huskilson@ns.sympatico.ca

Robert Eugene “Bob” Riggs – 57, of Blomidon, Kings County, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at home. Born in Ontario, he was the son of the late Jack and Jean (Firth) Riggs. He had been employed with Canada Post for over 27 years delivering mail to rural Kings County. He was an avid sports enthusiast, especially hockey and enjoyed cheering for the Chicago Blackhawks. He was also an avid collector of sports cards and memorabilia. He is survived by his wife, the former Carol Legge; a daughter, Cherie (Mark) Van Oostrum, Bradford, Ontario; a son, Robert “Robb” (Kendra), Blomidon; two grandchildren, Genelle and Sawyer; a half sister, Cory Riggs, British Columbia and a half brother, Jack Riggs, Singapore. He was predeceased by a grandson, Hayden. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2007 in the Pereau Baptist Church, Reverend Doctor Mark Parent officiated. Burial took place in the Pereau Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

POOLE, Melbourne Richard “Meb” - of Hampton, NS, passed away suddenly May 17, 2007 at Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 63. He was a son of the late Elvin and Dorothy (Neily) Poole. Meb was self employed in farming and the construction industry for most of his life. A true entrepreneur, he was always interested in new business ventures. He was an affiliated member of Bridgetown Branch #33, Royal Canadian Legion and a life member of the North American Hunting Club. Meb loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting and was an avid supporter of Ducks Unlimited. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, the former Valerie Foster; sons, Bradford, Hampton, Mark (Deborah), Litchfield, NS and the light of his life, grandson Zachary; sister, Jean Hall, Shediac, NB; brother, Harry (June), Dartmouth; aunts, Frances Hudgins, Kingston, NS; Myrna Young, Bridgetown and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Nancy; Anne; Myrtle; Barbara and brothers, Wesley and Edward “Sonny”. Visitation was held Friday, May 18, 2007 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448. Funeral service was held Saturday, May 19, 2007 in the Hampton Baptist Church, Rev. George Neily officiated. Interment in Hampton Cemetery. By request, family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Valley Regional Hospital, Ducks Unlimited or a Charity of Choice. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

Ena R. Pushie — 100, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully in North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia. Born in Argyle Sound, Yarmouth County, she was a daughter of the late Glenwood and Nellie (Goodwin) Dodson. Ena was a former member of Queens Chapter #34, Order of the Eastern Star, Liverpool, the Liverpool United Baptist Church and Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her two sons, Bruce of Melbourne, Australia, and Bryant (Shirley) of Bobcaygeon, Ont.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Ralph of Lockeport. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; sister, Dorothy Anderson; brothers, Elmer and Chester. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Pubnico. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.