Ernest Murray — 65, of Charleston, passed away Friday, June 8, 2007, in the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the Charles and Nora (Slaunwhite) Rhyno. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ernie worked as a mechanic all of his life. He loved gardening, going for drives and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Violet; daughters: Dawn (Jamie) Croft of Charleston, Angela of Brooklyn, Kim (Scott) Saulnier of Liverpool; grandchildren: Adam, Ryan, Zackery, Logan, Hailey; brothers: Royce (Marie) of Bridgewater, George (Connie) of Timberlea, Lawrence (Sheila) of Halifax, Ivan of Dartmouth. He was predeceased by sister, Irene; brothers: Victor, Genus, Denton, Donald, Fred, Gary. A graveside service was held Tuesday, June 12, from the New Charleston Cemetery, Charleston; Rev. Robert Brush officiating. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com.

MUISE, Lillian Rose - 89, Hubbard's Point, died June 8, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born on May 25, 1918, in Hubbard's Point, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Louise Melanson. Lillian enjoyed going out to eat with friends and family. She was a very giving person, and was very generous to her family and loved them all very much. Lillian is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Elien; daughters, Josephine (Kelly) Moulaison, Surrette's Island; Eva Dulong, Yarmouth; Shirley (Bill) Boudreau, Nora (David) Boudreau, both of Hubbard's Point; sons, Clarence (Georgina), Dartmouth; Lester (Barbara), Tusket; Roy (Simone), Yarmouth; Danny (Janice), Abram's River; Gary (Bev), Hubbard's Point; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; sister, Regina, and twin sister, Marion, both of Hubbard's Point, Yarmouth Co. Visitation was held Saturday, June 9 from 7-9 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral service took place in Sweeny's Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, June 10 at 2 p.m., Pastor Larry Pennell and Dick Bourque officiated. Burial took place in Tusket Cemetery. Donations may be made in memory to Corner Stone Church in Arcadia. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

John Edward — 91, of Hunt's Point, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor, Liverpool, Saturday, June 9, 2007. Born in Hunt's Point, he was a son of the late Clarence and Effie (Smith) Hagen. John worked as a chef in several hotels throughout Nova Scotia and later opened the Maple Leaf Tea Room in Hunt's Point for a number of years. He was a former employee of Steel and Engine Products Limited (STENPRO) and retired in 1980 after 27 years service. He was a devoted, life-long member of St. James Anglican Church, Hunt's Point, held various offices and served as warden for 43 years. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, the former Beatrice Farquhar; daughter, Joan Gallagher and granddaughter, Janet Papa, both of York, ME; grandson, William Gallagher of Boston, Mass.; great-grandchildren, Joseph and Chantal Papa; sister, Gladys Salsman of Grimsby, ON; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Geraldine Hubley; step-sisters, Helen Nickerson and Lillian Darling. Funeral Service was held Wednesday, June 13, in St. James Anglican Church, Hunt's Point; Rev. Robert Brush officiated. Burial in St. James Anglican Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. James Anglican Church. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

CANN, Dorothy H. - 80, Yarmouth, passed away June 9, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Oyster Pond on October 11, 1926, she was a daughter of James Hartlen and Annie Webber, both of Oyster Pond. She was a member of United Church of Canada. She worked as a cleaner at the V.G. Hospital. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her husband, Charles Cann, Yarmouth; sons, Gordon Cann, Yarmouth; Tony Cann, Yarmouth; granddaughters, Judy and Shaunna. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters. The remains are resting in Sweenys Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Visitation was held Monday, June 11 from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held in Sweenys Funeral Chapel Tuesday, June 12 at 2 p.m., Major Willis Drover officiated. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Hebron. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or IWK Health Centre Foundation. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca. Sign the guest book at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

HAMILTON, Larry David - 62, Deerfield, Yarmouth Co., died Saturday, June 9, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital from cardiac arrest brought on by a 53 year ongoing battle with diabetes. Born in South Ohio and raised in Forest Glen, he was the son of L. Adeline (Gray) Hamilton and the late George W., devoted husband of Gloria Florene (Moses) and loving father to Dr. Tamara Dawn Hamilton of Montreal. He graduated from Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School and then earned a certificate in Radio Servicing from Yarmouth Vocational. He worked various jobs in Ontario and Yarmouth until spring of 1979 when he joined Sears Canada in Yarmouth as a service technician and spent 21 years in their employ. Larry was a humble man and was an avid outdoorsman for as long as his health would allow. He loved music and was always singing, sometimes using lyrics of his own fabrication. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. He is survived by sisters, Audrey (William) MacDonald, Digby; Shirley (Mervin) Newell, East Pubnico; brothers, Harold, Ont.; Maurice (Heather), Forest Glen; John (Brenda), Halifax; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Ross (Linda), Forest Glen. Funeral service under the direction of Pastor Mike Cannell was held Monday, June 11 at 2 p.m. in Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, interment followed in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Donations may be made in memory to the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. The remains of the late Larry David Hamilton rested in Sweeny's Funeral Home. No visitation by request. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca. Sign the guest book at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

SPINNEY, Lisa Ann - 35, Nakile Home for Special Care, died June 9, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Yarmouth, she was a daughter of Wayne and Sharon (Surette) Spinney, and granddaughter of Dorothy Surette, Yarmouth. She was a member of Yarmouth Wesleyan Church. Besides her parents and grandmother, she is survived by daughter, Elisabeth, Central Argyle, Yarmouth Co.; brothers, Larry (Frannie) Spinney, Comeauville, Digby Co.; Lorne (Carla) Spinney, Central Argyle, Yarmouth Co.; three nieces and one nephew. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service was held 2 p.m. Thursday, June 14 in Yarmouth Wesleyan Church, Rev. Jim Agrell and Rev. Raymond Pitcher officiated. Burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Argyle. Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Atlantic Division, or Nakile Home for Special Care. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home. Yarmouth. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or sign the guest book at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

Gregory Allen Berry - 45, Greenwich, formerly of Hortonville, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2007 at home. Born in Wolfville, he was a son of the late Ken and Rose (Best) Berry. Greg worked in the farming industry most of his life and was most recently employed with Burt Peters. He will be remembered as an animal lover, especially horses and dogs. Greg will be loved and sadly missed by many family members and friends. Greg is survived by his long time companion Nancy Davidson, son Colten, at home; step children Jesse and Dusten Davidson, Greenwich; Peter Smith, New Minas; Danielle Smith, Wolfville; sisters Diane (Martin) Lightfoot, Kentville; Gail (Myles) Henderson, Hantsport; brothers Skip, Toronto; John (Denise), Toronto; David, Wolfville; Randy (Mary), Toronto; Bruce (Brenda), Hortonville; Bobby, Toronto; 18 nieces and nephews and 18 great nieces and nephews and former wife Marlene Fraser. Besides his parents, Greg was predeceased by his best buddies Neil Schofield and Alfie. Visitation was held from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, Thursday, June 14, in Serenity Funeral Home, 1212 Parkway Drive, Port Williams. Funeral Service was held at 2 pm, Friday, June 15 in Gaspereau Baptist Church with Rev. Ellen Hunt officiated. Cremation will follow. Interment will be in Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville. Family flowers only. Donations in Gregory's memory may be made to the Colten Berry-Davidson Trust. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, PO Box 239, Port Williams, NS, B0P 1T0. Donations or cards of sympathy may be sent to this address or on-line at www.serenityfuneral.com.

John Francis “Buster” Paris, age 87, of Windsor, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on March 1st, 1920, in Windsor, Hants County, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Percy & Elizabeth (Ash) Jackson. Buster was a veteran of the Second World War. He was a member of the Windsor United Baptist Church and a past member of the church choir. He was an executive member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Hants County Branch No.9, Windsor. He retired from Canada Post after years of service with the Windsor Post Office. He had been involved with the Lions Club, Windsor Air Cadets, he coached minor sports, recipient of Nova Scotia Volunteer of the Year Award, a devoted fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Canadiens. Buster served on various committees for the town of Windsor, the Baptist Church, the Royal Canadian Legion and leaves behind a long legacy related to his sporting youth and those he coached and mentored over the years. He is survived by his daughter, Faye Paris, Windsor; sons, Cecil (Heidi), Bedford; John (Stephanie), Campbellton, New Brunswick; Percy (Debbie), Windsor Junction; Michael (Cheryl), Martock; niece, Carol-Anne (Paul) Ward, Toronto, Ontario; nephew, Lorne (Maureen), Toronto, Ontario; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brothers, Percy (Florence) Jackson, Montreal, Quebec; Bill (Louise) Jackson, Kamloops, British Columbia; sisters, Vivian Hamilton, Kitchener, Ontario; Evelyn (Bill) Cackette, Waverley; Jannie (Bill) Dittrick, Edmonton. Buster was predeceased by his wife, the former Annie May States (1992); sister, Mabel Oliver; three siblings in infancy; brothers-in-law, Norman Hamilton, Ralph Thompson, and Joseph Parris. Visitation was 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor, where Hants County Branch No.9, Royal Canadian Legion, held a service at 7 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2007, in the Windsor United Baptist Church, 411 King Street, Windsor. The Rev. Jeffrey White officiated. Interment was at the Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor, followed by a reception at the Windsor United Baptist Church Vestry. Donations in Buster's memory were requested to be made to a charity of one’s choice. To sign the book of condolence, click on “Obituaries”, at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

Garnet Raymond Everett - 71, New Minas, passed away peacefully Tuesday June 5, 2007, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Digby, he was a son of the late Edgar and Ethel (Bacon) Everett. Surviving are his loving wife, Beatrice Ann (Saunders) Everett; New Minas; son, Garnet Raymond Jr., Kentville; daughters, Cindy Ann (Christopher) Pinner, Berwick; Catherine “Joy” (Melvin) Walker, Centreville, Digby Co.; grandsons, Allan and David Pinner, Berwick; sister, June Tangredi, New Minas; brothers, Roy and Richard, London, Ont. Besides his parents, Garnet was pre deceased by sister, Particia Marsden; brothers, Douglas, Gordon and Irvin Everett. Cremation has taken place and there was a private family visitation only. Family flowers only by request. A memorial service was held Saturday, June 9, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. in Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, 1212 Parkway Dr., Port Williams, Rev. Rev. Sterling Gosman officiated with burial in the Cambridge Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the family, or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, P.O. Box 239, Port Williams, NS B0P 1T0. Cards of sympathy may be sent to this address or on-line at: www.serenityfuneral.com

Hilda Mae — 91, North Brookfield, Queens Co., passed away June 06, 2007, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, with her family by her side. Formally, Hilda Mae Mailman, she was born in Upper Branch, Lun. Co. on April 5, 1916. She was a longtime member of North Brookfield United Baptist Church and Dominion Life member of the Women’s Missionary Society. Surviving are her daughter, Marion (Aubrey) Keddy, Halifax; sons, Kendall (Myrna) and Bryant (Candy) both of North Brookfield; grandchildren Sherrilynn (Fancy) (Lloyd) Fisher; Pamela (Danny Taylor) Fancy; Jeffrey (Barb) Fancy; Bradley Fancy; Kristal (Keddy) (Scott) Gray; Kraig (Darlene Hewens) Keddy; Christopher Crouse and Christy Crouse. She is survived by great grandchildren Chantel, Jeanette & Adam Fisher; Ayden Taylor; Kimberlee & Justin Fancy; Courtney, Evan & McKayla Gray; Tiffany Kirkwood; and sister Irene (Earl) Crouse of North Brookfield. She was predeceased by husband Leo, daughter Gloria (Lewis) Fancy, great grandson Brandon Fisher; sisters Rosaline in infancy, Marie and Roxie; brothers Lealen in infancy, Lester, Albert, Kenneth & Crandell. Visitation was held at R. A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, Saturday June 09, 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service was Sunday, June 10 at 1:30 p.m. in North Brookfield United Baptist Church. Rev. Marilyn Rose officiated. Internment in North Brookfield Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to North Brookfield United Baptist Church, Queens Co., N.S. B0T 1X0.