July 15, 2007 to July 21, 2007 continued

Olivia Marie Bezanson – infant daughter of Laurie Atwood and John Bezanson, passed away Friday, July 20, 2007 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three sisters, Jenna, Joanie and Mariah, all of New Minas; three brothers, Jesse, Centreville; Jeremy, at home and Austin, New Minas. A private funeral service was held in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Robert Billings officiated. Burial took place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of your choice. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

GUIER, Lloyd George – 80, born in Central Grove, died July 20. Funeral was held in Tiverton Christian Church, Tiverton. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

MELANSON, Elsie C. – 83 of Ashmore, died July 21, in Digby General Hospital. Funeral was held in Holy Cross Church, Plympton. Interment in the parish cemetery.

MELANSON, Herman Daniel – 89, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on July 19, 2007. Born September 7, 1917, in Weymouth Mills, he was the son of the late Herbert and Isabel (Amirault) Melanson. At the age of seven, he moved with his family to Doucetteville. An honoured veteran of the Second World War, he fought bravely in tremendous battles overseas, was wounded, and after recuperating for seven months, was put back in the front lines until the end of the war. After the war, Herman moved to Clementsport where he was an employee at CFB Cornwallis as a cook for 32 years. He really enjoyed the people he worked with. After he retired he spent most of his time with his beloved grandson and his grandson’s lifetime friend, Sonny White. He would take them fishing in every brook and lake they could find. He loved the summers he spent at their cottage where he made wonderful memories playing cards with his family and his dear and special friends, Florence and Aubrey Deveau, and of course, always including their grandson and many of his friends. He was a really loving Grampie. He and his wife Marjorie “Nana”, loved having their grandson with them and opened their home to many of his friends over the years. His fondest memories were going to all of his grandson’s hockey games. His lifelong loves were truly his family and he lived his life for them. He had a great sense of humour and a very special laugh that everyone loved. He loved going to card parties with his son-in-law and loved people. He enjoyed his time spent with his brothers and sisters and their families and always took an interest in what they were doing. He was lots of fun and loved to dance. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Marjorie Melanson (Pulley); devoted daughter Isabel and son-in-law, Alan Marshall, Clementsport, and grandson, Alan Herman (Jill) Marshall, Barrie, Ontario. Also surviving are brothers Reed, (Eveleyn), Chester, (Helen) both of Doucetteville; sister, June. Digby, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son, Steven Anthony (16 months), sister, Sadie and brother-in-law Gerald McCavour, (New Brunswick). Funeral has taken place at Holy Cross Church, Plympton. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory can be made to Annapolis Community Health Centre. On line condolences can be sent to: jaynesfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca He was a wonderful father and I am so proud to have him for my Dad. So within my heart Your memory will always be kept Dad, to love and cherish, and I thank you for loving me so much. I always was and will forever be, “Daddy’s Girl”.

COOK, Darrell Ralph – 74, Weymouth Mills, Digby Co., died July 15, 2007 at home. Funeral was held in Jayne’s Funeral Home, Weymouth North. Burial in United Cemetery, Weymouth.