June 24, 2007 to June 30, 2007

Charlotte Bessie Kendrick – 63, of Kentville, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2007 at home. Born in Wolfville, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Gladys (Myles) Kelly. She enjoyed going to Hennigar’s Farm Market and yard sales. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children and granddaughter. She is survived by a daughter, Bonnie (John); two sons, Peter (Krista) and David (Debbie); a granddaughter, Arianne; five sisters, Jane (Lester) Muise, Maxine (Ed) Medford, Donna (George) Harvey, Gloria (Donald) Eisnor and Iona (Wayne) Pinch; six brothers, Nelson, Perry, Dale (Cathy), Kenny (Viola), Eric and Clyde (Edie); several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward “Eddie”; a sister, Diane Atwell. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and by her request, there was no visitation or funeral service. A private family interment took place in the Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome .com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

BLAKENEY “Pete Harold Twemlow, 82, of Lower Ohio, Shelburne Co. passed away peacefully in Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital, Veteran’s Wing, on Sunday, June 24, 2007. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Born in Shelburne, he was the son of the late Raymond Chambers Blakeney and Ada Wolstenholme. Harold joined the Canadian Air Force at the age of 16 and left the Forces in 1945. He moved to Halifax and worked as an electrician for DND. He moved back to Shelburne in 1972 and retired in 1979. He was married to the former Jean Elizabeth Simms in 1949 and had five children, Linda, Edmonton, Donna, Sandy Point, Joan, Ontario, Pete, Port Clyde and Robert (Bobby), Ohio. Pete was involved with the community for many years. He was a foster parent to 70 children over 25 years. He was a member of the Lower Ohio Union Church Choir, a committee member of the Lower Ohio Cemetery and a member of the Lions Club. He was an avid Ham Radio operator. He was a Little League and a hockey coach. Pete was Superintendent of the School Board, District Commissioner of Boy Scouts and received his King Scouts in 1939, presented by Lord Baden Powell. He was president of the Royal Canadian Legion and Legion liaison for the legion vets and a driver for “meals on wheels”. His life will be greatly celebrated for all his wit and wonderful sense of humour, his ability to make people laugh and his community involvement. The world is a better place because of him. He will be missed by his 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Jean Simms; siblings, Joan Ada Blakeney; Minna Matthews Hogg; Raymond James Blakeney; grandsons, David, Donnie and Dougie Stonebridge. A memorial service will be Wednesday, June 27, 2007 in H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Richard Bristo officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital, Veteran’s Wing, Lunenburg. On-line condolences may be sent to hmhuskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca

BEVISS (Spaull), Marguerite Ann, born 1929 in Surbiton, England, was at home surrounded by her family when she lost her courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 24, 2007. She is survived by her husband and best friend of fifty seven years, Hardy, four children, Rowena (John) Smith, Nigel (Elizabeth), Michelle (Peter) Morrison, Alexander (Kanjana). Ten grandchildren, Chloe, Jennifer, Olivia, Courtney, Bronwen, Alexandra, Corbin, Barrett, Zachery, and Plaifa, sister Mary, twin sister Janet, and brother Christopher. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Harold and grandson Christopher. Ann was very involved with Bridgetown, volunteering her time over the years; such as playing an integral part in the early years of the Bridgetown Memorial Arena. Sewing was a life long passion and she shared her talents to help many community groups and events. Ann loved to ballroom dance and to spend time in her garden. She also enjoyed the company of her friends at the Wednesday Afternoon Club, one of the oldest social clubs in Bridgetown. Family was everything to her, just as she was everything to her family. Cremation has taken place and a private family service has already been held. Donations in Marguerite’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the VON, or to a charity of one’s choice. 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.

Arthur “Art” Leslie Blenus – 53, of Canning, Kings County passed away Sunday, June 24, 2007 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Wolfville he was the son of Ralph Blenus of Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville and the late Gladys (Morine) Blenus. He was a mason and worked for Edgar Rose for many years. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Habitant Branch No. 73, Canning. He was a taxidermist and outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He is survived by his former wife, Debbie Blenus, Canning; two sons, Jamie (Tara), Kentville; Brandon (Tiara Haight), Port Williams; one sister, Patsy (Robert) Wellwood, Woodville; three brothers, Cecil (Linda Paetznick), Canning; Stephen (Monika Doiron), New Minas; Marven (Kathy), Port Maitland, Yarmouth County and one grandson, Iain. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville where the funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2007, Reverend Pamela Estey officiated. A private family burial will take place at a later date in the West Brooklyn Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

Ian (Jack) James Allen - 84, of Grand Pre, passed away on Sunday June 24, 2007 in the Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Jack was a resident of Grand Pre all his life, where he worked very hard as a farmer. He had a love for the outdoors, and a fondness for socializing with others. He was a very knowledgeable and respectful man and gave great advice to others. Jack thoroughly enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by many family and friends. Jack is survived by son, Ian (Sharon), Hortonville; daughters, Sonya Woolaver (special grandson Rafe), Grand Pre; Jackie Gifford, Wolfville; very dear friend, Frances Warren, Kentville; grandchildren, Caroline, Luke, Tatania, Talia and Matthew; 3 step grandchildren, Tabitha, Barry and Ryan; sisters, Sybil Gertridge, Gaspereau, Gladys Briggs, Grand Pre, Sheena (Wylie) Atwell, Grand Pre. Jack is predeceased by brothers, Joe, Fred, George, Gerald, Gordon and Richard; sisters, Winnifred England and Margaret Atwell. Visitation for Mr. Allen was held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday June 27 in H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home 568 Main St., Wolfville (902-542-2151) where a celebration of Jack’s life took place at 2 p.m. Thursday June 28 with a reception followed by a committal service in Black River Cemetery with Reverand Thelma McLeod officiating. Donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung association. Private condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail: lindsayfunerals@ns.aliantzinc.ca

HORGAN, Joseph Allen – 57, passed away Monday, June 25, 2007 in North Hills Nursing Home, Granville Ferry. Born in New Brunswick, he was a son of the late Harold J. and Muriel Pearle Horgan. In 1991, Joseph met Barbara and Russell Acker through the AA and Al -Anon programs. At that time he was about 34 and a very mixed up, lonely, scary person with a lot of people being fearful of being around him because of his temperament. They became close friends and as time moved on, he became like a son. Joe became a very loveable kind hearted person with the help of the AA programs and the people he met through them. He was able to turn his life around and remain free of drugs and alcohol until his death. He fit right into the Acker family and they became his family as he had no family that accepted him and his disease (schizophrenia). Joe remained with the Acker’s until his health became too much for Mrs. Acker to handle. The Acker’s remained in touch with Joe as much as possible, by telephone, birthdays and Christmas. When Joe’s income was reduced, that took away his will to live because he could no longer afford to buy cigarettes. A graveside service was held Friday June 29 in the St. Lawrence Cemetery, Kingston. Donations in memory may be made to the Team TNR or Multi Addiction Centre Society. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

Harnish, Greta Elaine—89, of Queens Manor, Liverpool, formerly of Port Medway passed away peacefully Monday, June 25, 2007. Born in Port Medway, she was the daughter of the late George and Mildred Whynot. Greta loved to make quilts, knit, crochet, and was an avid gardener. She is survived by daughters, Sylvia (Ross) Wheadon and Bessie, both of Port Medway, sons, Ronald, Gerald and Jimmy, all of Port Medway, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two beautiful twin great-great grandsons and niece Eloise (Murray) Ring of Oak Hill. She is predeceased by her husband Russell, son Reginald and sisters Phyllis and Olive in infancy. A graveside service was held Thursday, June 28th, 2007 in Mill Village Community Cemetery, Lay Minister Judy Cross officiated. Donations may be made to Holy Redeemer Anglican Church, Port Medway. Online condolence may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com. “The link has been broken, Mom took the first link with her on June 25 and left three links; one for each of the three girls. One day we will reconnect the links and become a full circle once again.”

WILSON, Barbara Anne Thompson Berryman Wilson —74, passed away on June 25, after a prolonged fight with lung cancer. An artist and musician, she is survived by her husband David; children, Valerie Tanner (Greg) of Conqueall Mills, Lunenburg County, Tony Berryman (Juanita) of Edgewater, BC, Brian Berryman (Annette) of Braunschweig, Germany; five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. She is predeceased by parents, H. Earl and Bernice Thompson, brother Harold Thompson (Janet), sister Isabelle Frazee Thompson (Forbes) and her first husband, Eric Berryman. Born in Liverpool, NS, Barbara graduated from Liverpool High School and Acadia University. A life-long public school music teacher, she accepted her first full time position in Greenwood, NS at the age of 18. She held subsequent teaching posts in Ottawa, Ontario, Barrington, NS and Lunenburg, Queens and Halifax Counties in Nova Scotia. A life-long church organist, Barbara has held organist and choir directing positions in Ottawa, Ontario, Cold Lake, Alberta, Barrington, Liverpool, Bridgewater and Halifax, Nova Scotia and in London, England. Upon her retirement in 2000 from a ten-year tenure at Fort Massey United Church in Halifax, she was awarded a certificate of Merit from the Royal Canadian College of Organists commemorating the completion of fifty years of dedicated service playing. After her “retirement”, she nonetheless remained active, serving as interim organist/choir director in turn at St. Andrew’s United, St. Stephen’s Anglican, St. Paul’s Anglican, St. Augustin’s Anglican and St. David’s Presbyterian churches in Halifax. For the past fifteen years, she has served as harpsichordist with the Halifax Baroque Ensemble and is a former director of the South Shore Chorale. An avid painter, Barbara has paintings in private collections throughout Canada and in the US, the Bahamas, Europe and England, including Westminster Abbey. For many years she was a member of Painter’s Palette Gallery and showed there as well with the Contemporary Art Society, White Point Lodge and in her own home gallery. A member of many musical and artistic organizations, Barbara has served on the boards of Musique Royale, the Scotia Festival, the Royal Canadian College of Organists (Halifax Chapter) and as President of the Contemporary Art Society (twice) and of the Dalhousie-Kings Reading Club. A liturgy and musical service of remembrance was held Friday, June 29, 2007 in St. James’ Anglican Church at the Armdale Rotary, Canon Rod Gillis and the Rev. Trent Cleveland-Thompson officiated. A flute solo was played by her son Brian Berryman, and a poem of remembrance by son Tony. Donation in lieu of flowers should be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Cancer Research Society. At Barbara’s request, many of her remaining paintings will be made available at reduced prices in a future show and sale, with all proceeds designated for cancer research.

Verna Waitie Chute – 87, Kentville, passed away Monday, June 25th, 2007 at Evergreen Home for Special Care where she resided for seven years. Born in Black River, Kings County, Verna was the tenth child of the late Rupert and Inez (Atwell) Long. After attending Wolfville High School and hairdressing school in Kentville, she owned and operated her first hairdressing business at the age of 21. A Master Hairdresser, her career spanned 58 years. Verna’s life included 13 years as an RCAF spouse. Some of her passions included travel, dancing, playing bridge and golfing. She was a member of the Kentville United Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary, Glengary Golf Club, Nova Scotia Hairdressers Association and the Evergreen Chime Choir. She is survived by her children, Marilyn (Don) Mosher, Kentville; Michael, Vancouver, British Columbia; Kimberley, Seattle, Washington; Andrea (Edward) Leyton, Kingston, Ontario; grandsons, Richard (Sherry) and Peter Arbic; Alexander, Patrick and Nicholas (Stephanie Moore) Chute; great grandchildren, Emily and Mark Chute and Vienna Arbic; brother Byron (Verna) Long, Kelowna, British Columbia; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Shirley and Robert Chute, Berwick; sister-in-law, Mary Long, Gaspereau; special nieces and nephews. She will be fondly remembered by Edward’s children, Lara and Mark. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Allison; son, Foster; five sisters, Mildred Hasty, Dora Ells, Lorna Jeremiah, Clara Freeman and Frances Cochrane; four brothers, Alton, Robie, Clifford and Waldo. Verna will be remembered for her enthusiasm, strong spirit and love of life. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the residents and staff of Evergreen Home for Special Care for their kindness, care and compassion. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there was no visitation by family request. The funeral service followed by a reception was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to CNIB or the Evergreen Chime Choir program would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.

BERRY, Florence VanBlarcom – 82, Smith’s Cove, died June 25 in Digby General Hospital. Funeral was held in Smith’s Cove Baptist Church, Smith’s Cove. Interment in Sulis Cemetery, Smith’s Cove.