July 22, 2007 to July 28, 2007 continued

CHAPMAN, Nancy Jane - 58, Yarmouth. It is with great joy that we celebrate the life of our sister, daughter, aunt and friend, Nancy Jane, who passed away peacefully on July 27, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Health Centre. Nancy was born in Amherst, with Sturge-Weber Syndrome in 1948 and due to the extent of her illness, was expected to have a short stay with us. But we were blessed and Nancy not only survived, but thrived. Her sense of humour and love of fun were enjoyed and endured by all who knew her. Nancy loved to knit and many family members were the lucky recipients of knitted slippers and scarfs. The holidays will never be the same. The Easter Bunny always found her and she loved parades and dressing for Halloween. Nancy knew Santa personally and would only give her letter right to him each year. She could be seen boogying in her chair, snapping her fingers and singing along whenever she heard music. Nancy lived at Tidal View Manor for the last nine years and was loved and appreciated by the wonderful staff, even when she turned her loaded water guns on them. They often included her in their “Timmy's Run” and made her feel like one of the staff. Nancy recently received an award for lawn bowling and showed it with pride. Nancy is survived by her father, Norman (Chip) Chapman, Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island, B.C.; brother, Larry Chapman, Dartmouth; sisters, Linda (Eric) Moore, Amherst; Liese (Malcolm) Coulter, Canberra, Australia; and Natalie (Kevin) Landry, Yarmouth; as well as nieces and nephews, Stacey, Christopher, Angela, Luke, Raven and Carter. Nancy was predeceased by her mother, Rhoda Grace (Stiles) Chapman, who passed away December 22, 1997. Visitation was 7-9 p.m.Tuesday, July 31 in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral service was held in Sweeny's Funeral Home Chapel, on August 1 at 2 p.m. followed by a celebration of remembrance at 15 King St., Yarmouth. Burial was held in Chebogue Cemetery, Yarmouth. Memorial donations may be made to Tidal View Manor. To all who knew Nancy, her smile and sense of humour will remain a treasured memory. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

LAVERS, Harold Morris - 79, Three Mile Plains, Hants Co., passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007, at home. Born October 20, 1927, in Windsor, he was a son of the late Rupert James and Lydia Blois (Withrow) Lavers. Harold was self-employed for over 50 years in the excavating business and operated Harold M. Lavers & Sons, Bulldozing & Excavating Ltd. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, bowling, playing cards, dancing and old-time country music. In his earlier years he was active in the Three Mile Plains Community Hall Association. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Phyllis (Anthony) Lavers; children, Hal (Joy), Garland’s Crossing; Beth, Windsor; Marianne, Three Mile Plains; Wade (Tina), Three Mile Plains; Wanda (Kevin Lantz), Falmouth; Vicki (Shawn Eldridge), Falmouth; grandchildren, Ryan, Timothy and Traci Lavers, Josh, Lydia and Alex Lavers, Lacey and Justin McCarthy, Kayla and Nicholas Eldridge; sister, Verna Brown, Windsor Elms; sister-in-law, Ruby Lavers, Ellershouse; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Jean Levy; brothers, Rupert, Clifford, John in infancy, sister-in-law, Theresa Ardern, brother-in-laws, Henry Levy and Owen Brown. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family received visitors from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, in Windsor United Church, 613 King St., Windsor, Kelly Burke and Rev. James Brown officiated. Interment took place in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. A reception was held in the Three Mile Plains Community Hall. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Harold may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5161 George St., 7th Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 1M7, Windsor United Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 2037, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0, or a charity of one’s choice. Private messages of condolence may be made in the “Guest Book” at: www.familycare.ca

Marie Isabel Skaling – 86, of Dykeland Lodge, Windsor, formerly of Greenwich, Kings County, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007 in the Lodge. Born in Lower Burlington, Hants County, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Laura (Smith) Sanford. She attended school in Riverside, Hants County and eventually settled in Greenwich in 1948, where she lived until moving to Dykeland Lodge several years ago. Marie was employed for many years with the former White Spot Restaurant in Mew Minas, retiring as a Food Supervisor. She was predeceased by her husband, Malcolm “Mac”, and is survived by his daughters, Maxine Padovan and Olga Marsters, both of Hants Border; a sister in law, Cecilia Sanford, Sweets Corner, Hants County; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; five nieces and two nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Nellie and a brother, James. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2007, Reverend Robert Billings officiating. Burial took place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Family flowers only, by request. 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.

Evan Christopher Coldwell — It is with deep sadness and heartbreak, that we announce the death of Evan Christopher Coldwell, age 22, of Coldbrook, Kings County, who died tragically in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Cold Lake, Alberta, where he had been living and working for the past 15 months. Evan had a kind, generous soul and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His outgoing nature and ready smile, endeared him to all. Evan was a true friend, wonderful brother and son. His willingness to assist someone in need, came from his heart. His strength of character, honesty and integrity will always be remembered and cherished by all who knew him. Born on October 22, 1984, in Windsor, Hants County, Evan is survived by his parents: father, Philip Coldwell of Coldbrook; his mother, Mariann Reading, of Whitehorse, YT; his brothers, Ryan and Nicholas, Whitehorse, YT; grandmother, Ferne Coldwell, Avonport; his girlfriend, Stephanie Sampson; aunts and uncles, Kent Reading (Rose Davidson), Windsor; Susan Coldwell (Blair), Fall River; Bill (Karen) Coldwell, Windsor; Linda (Vaughn) Marriott, Grand Pre`; Valerie (Bruce) Stailing, Tantallion; Joy (Jim) Hamilton, Port Williams; Angela (John) VanDeriet, Shubenacadie; Graham (Allison) Coldwell, Edmonton, AB; Stephen Coldwell, Avonport; Lisa Coldwell, Ottawa, ON; great-aunts and uncles, Freda Henderson, New Glasgow; Thelma Mosher, Dartmouth; Muriel (Gene) Lowe, Windsor; Myron Reading, Kentville. Evan was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Everett “Chub” and Marion Reading; paternal grandfather, William “Bill” Coldwell. Visitation was 1-2 p.m. Sunday, August 5, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jeffrey Hosick officiated, with interment at the Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. A reception was held at the Lindsay Family Reception Centre. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Evan, 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

CLEVELAND, William Trevor “Billy”, age 18 of Hantsport, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 28, 2007, as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Highway 101, near Avonport. Born on June 15, 1989, in Halifax, he is the son of Susan (John) Hines-Kennedy, Hantsport; and Trevor (Patti) Cleveland, Lr. Sackville. Billy attended school in Hantsport (H-Town) in his early years and graduated in June of this year, from Horton High School. He was presently employed at Heritage Memorials, Windsor. He was coaching Minor Baseball in Hantsport, and had played hockey in West Hants Minor Hockey Association since he was a young boy. He loved travelling, the Maple Leafs and the Blue Jays. He enjoyed going to the Windsor Royals hockey games with his grandfather Puppy, and also playing cards with his grandmother, Nanny Rose. Besides his parents, he is also survived by a brother, Johnathan Cleveland, Hantsport; step sister, Robyn Hedden, Lower Sackville; maternal grandparents, William “Bill” and Elizabeth “Betty” Hines, Hantsport; paternal grandmother, Rose Marie Cleveland, Hantsport; paternal great grandfather, Norman Murphy Sr., Mount Denson; paternal great grandmother, Dorothy Cleveland, Kentville; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal great grandmother, Frances (Moore) Murphy; maternal great grandparents, Clyde and Elizabeth Hope; and Arthur and Hazel Hines. Visitation was 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2007, in the Funeral Home Chapel, with Kelly Burke officiating, followed by cremation. A private family interment was at the Mount Denson Cemetery, Mount Denson. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Billy, were requested to be made to the new player development program of West Hants Minor Hockey. To sign the book of condolence, click on “Obituaries” at www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

STEWART, Viola Irene, 68, Barrington Passage, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2007. Born February 8, 1939, in Clam Point, she was the daughter of the late James Kenneth and Thelma (Newell, Symonds) Stewart. She was a faithful member of the Jehovah Witness. Irene is survived by nephew Douglas, whom she raised as her own son; brothers, Anthony, William, John (Diane), Bruce (Susan) of Clam Point, Stanford (Sandi), Ontario; sisters, Mary Stewart, Roseway Manor, Helen (David) Atwood, Clark’s Harbour, Jane (Teddy) Swimm, Dorothy McKenna, Clam Point, Ann (Clarence) Smith, Coffinscroft, Geraldine (Angus) Atkinson, Newellton; Aunt Irene Newell, Newellton; many nieces, nephews; sisters-in-law, Geraldine Symonds, Newellton, Ruth Stewart, North East Point, Catherine Stewart, Clam Point, Heather Stewart, Clark’s Harbour. She was predeceased by brothers, Douglas, Ronald Symonds, Albert, Kenneth Jr., Noble and Franklyn Stewart; sister, Marina Stewart; sister-in-law, Violet Stewart. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service was held in H.M. Huskilson’s Memorial Chapel, Saturday, July 28, 2007, conducted by Richard Enslow. Burial in the Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island. Donations may be made to the Kingdom Hall Building Fund, c/o Site 2, Box 1, Comp 7, Clam Point, N.S. B0W 1N0, or Rosalin Nickerson Care Fund.