August 5, 2007 to August 11, 2007 continued

Madeline Theresa Lonergan - 97 of Windermere, passed away Wednesday August 8, 2007. Born in Aaldersville on December 7, 1909, Madeline was the daughter of the late Brent and Jennie (Walker) Aalders. Madeline, known to many as Nanny, enjoyed life to the fullest, loved her family, enjoyed traveling and activities such as the New Year’s Eve Dance at Windermere Hall. She is survived by daughter; Marie (Mark) Lonergan-Durnford; son; LaVerne (Linda) Lonergan; grandchildren; Deborah (James) Lonergan-Freake; Randy (Chris) Sanford, Cammie (Bruce) MacDonald; David (Mary Ellen) Lonergan; Elizabeth (Steve) Northcutt; Kevin (Jennifer) Lonergan; Heather Lonergan; great grandchildren; Colby; Darcy, Katelin, Collin, Bailey, Brianna, Reagan, Clay, Olivia; sister; Mildred Walker and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Charles Lonergan; son; Seldon Lonergan; sisters; Ada Laine, Ethel Goldsmith, Amy Kaulback, Lena McDow, Eva Shaw; brothers; Eddie Aalders, Gerald Aalders Visitation for Mrs. Lonergan was held from 2-4 & 7-9 pm Sunday August 12, a Funeral Service was held at 2:00 pm on Monday August 13 with Pastor Timothy Bigelow officiated. All were held in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home 192 Commercial Street, Berwick (902-538-9900) Family flowers only please however donations in Madeline’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Association or to the Windermere Hall. Private condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail: lindsayfuneralsberwick @ns.aliantzinc.ca

BOUDREAU, Stephen – 46, of St. Bernard. Born in Digby, died Aug. 8, 2007, at home. Funeral was held in St. Bernard Church. Interment in the parish cemetery.

BOWER, Gail Elaine, 53, of Shelburne, formerly of West Green Harbour, passed away August 8, 2007 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in West Green Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Gladys ( Crowell) and Aubrey Hallett of Shelburne. Gail was a loving mother who opened her door to many children. She started married life working at Ven-Rez Products, Shelburne, then moving on to Leaf Rapids, Manitoba. She and her family moved back to Dartmouth and then on to Shelburne until her death. She is survived by her husband, Keith, Shelburne; sons, Tim, Red Lake, Ontario; Nicholas, Drayton Valley, Alberta; brothers, Larry( Tanny), Singapore; sister, Sharon( Darcy) Morrow, Kamloops, B.C; granddaughter, Azhia; several nieces and nephews including John, Kamloops and Kendall, Kelowna, B.C; She was predeceased by son, Michael and brother, Kevin. Funeral service was held in H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home , Shelburne. Rev. Ed Otis officiated. Interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Diabetes Association. On-line condolences may be sent to hmhuskilson@ns.

LAING, Helen Laura, 86, of Surf Lodge Nursing Home, Lockeport, formerly of Jordan Ferry, passed away in Surf Lodge Nursing Home, Lockeport on August 08, 2007. Born in Jordan Ferry, she was a daughter of the late Alonzo and Maria ( Goulden) Decker. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Helen was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of Trinity United Church and the U.C.W. Helen worked at Stedmans for 25 years and was also an agent for Rawleighs Products. She will be greatly missed by her very dear friends, Juanita and Laurie Walker. She is survived by her husband, Chester Laing, Surf Lodge Nursing Home; sister in-law, Lorna Laing, Oxford; sister in-law from her previous marriage, Valda Bush, Sandy Point; nieces, Barbara Caulfield, Oxford; Judy Creaser, Alberta and brother, James Woods, Ottawa. She was predeceased by her first husband, Earle Bush; foster brothers, Gordon Williams, Lewis Williams, Gerald A. Williams Sr. Funeral service was held at Trinity United Church, Shelburne. Rev. Leslie Robinson officiated. Interment was in Jordan Ferry Union Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Order of Easter Star or Parkinson’s Society, Maritime Region. On-line condolences may be sent to hmhuskilson@ns.aliantzinc or the guest book my be signed at www.huskilson.net

AMIRO, Gerald Joseph – 82, Pleasant Street, Yarmouth, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born February 28, 1925 in Eel Brook, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Julia (Muise) Amiro. He worked as a carpenter, having also worked as a sword fisherman, as well as with Joyia Macaroni in the United States. Gerald was a veteran of the second World War, having served with the Calgary Highlanders regiment. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 61, Yarmouth. Surviving are a son, Thomas (Helen) Amiro, Wellington; daughters, Jerry (Stephen) Muise, Yarmouth, Rena Crosby, Toronto; grandchildren, Deeanna Flemming, Charlene Beresford, Raven Thompson, Troy Crosby, Trixie Dennis, Robert Crosby, Gerald Crosby and Sherrie-Lynn Crosby; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Mackenzie, Shane, Cameron, Thomas, Brett, Tylar, Jarrid, Cameron and Nadia; a sister, Daisy Amon, London, Ont. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Anne Bernice (Muise) Amiro. Visitation took place from 2-4 and 7-9 Sunday, with a Royal Canadian Legion Service at 7:30 PM, followed by prayers at 8 PM, all in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert St., Yarmouth. The funeral mass was held at 11 AM, Monday, August 13 from Saint Ambrose Cathedral, 43 Albert Street, Yarmouth, Father John MacPherson officiated. Interment followed in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Research Foundation. You may sign the guest book or offer condolences to the family at: www.huskilson.net

MACISAAC, Paul Martin—47, of Glace Bay entered into rest, as a result of an accidental drowning, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007. Paul was born April 30, 1960, and spent all of his life in Glace Bay. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his friends in Mira Gut, but his greatest joy was the time he spent with his two daughters, who were the love of his life. He leaves behind to grieve, his children, Leah Jean and Emily Dawn, at home; and their mother, Debbie MacIsaac; his mother, Gladys MacIsaac, Glace Bay; brothers, Leo (Marie), Glace Bay, Robert, Glace Bay, Duncan (Goretti), Liverpool, Michael (Joanne), Sydney River; sisters, Barbara Taylor (Robert), Glace Bay, and Mary Lou MacDonald (Hughie), Glace Bay. He will also be sadly missed by his best friend, Clarence Forward, Glace Bay. Paul was predeceased by his father Duncan MacIsaac. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral Mass of Resurrection was celebrated Aug. 16, 2007 at St. Anthony’s Church, Rev. Conrad Edwards officiated. Donations in Paul’s memory are suggested to the Nova Scotia Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice. Your memory in our hearts this day Means more to us than words can say Unseen, unheard, but always near Loved, remembered and ever dear.

HERSEY, Charles Alfred – 72, born in Weaver Settlement, died Aug. 11 at home. Funeral was held in Southville Church of Christ. Interment in Southville Cemetery.

Reverend William “Harold” Thomas – 100, of New Minas, formerly of Scotts Bay, Kings County passed away Saturday, August 11 2007 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Great Crosby, Lancashire, England he was a son of the late Edward and Mary Ann (Roberts) Thomas. He was a graduate of Mount Allison University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and also received his Bachelor of Divinity from the former Pine Hill Divinity College (The Atlantic School of Theology). He taught in several schools throughout the region, including eight years at Central Kings Rural High School. He served in many churches throughout Canada, including his student ministries in Newfoundland and Scotts Bay. He was ordained in Saskatchewan and continued to serve in churches throughout Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. In his retirement, he provided supply ministry throughout the region, including many years in Scotts Bay. He is survived by his wife, Florence “Flo” (Auton) Thomas; a daughter, Marianne (Scott) Tupper, Scotts Bay; two sons, Stephen (Jo-Ann), Canning; William “Bill” (Cathy), South Alton; three grandchildren, Ben, Jennifer and Matthew; three step-children, Joy (Calvin) Tupper, Scotts Bay; Sonja (Peter) Eagar, Kentville; Brian (Susan) Steele, New Minas; four step-grandchildren, John, Heather, Christa and Tanya; eight step-great grandchildren, Lauren, Madison, Elijah, Dawson, Hannah, Sarah, Grace and Jeremy. He was predeceased by his first wife, Eleanor Tupper. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2007, in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2007, Reverend Ray A. Francis officiated. Burial took place in the Scotts Bay Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 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.

JOLLIMORE, C. Victor—62, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Hillside Pines Home for Special Care, Bridgewater on Saturday, August 11, 2007. Born in Milton, he was the son of the late Clarence Victor Sr. and Elsie Jollimore. Victor was a former employee with Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited having worked for over 36 years with the company retiring in 2001 as a beater engineer. He enjoyed sports; baseball, softball, broomball and hockey. He was an umpire and referee and was a coach for minor hockey. He also enjoyed bowling, walking and children. He was a member and twice past president of Canadian Papermakers Union, Local 259. He is survived by his wife, the former Ferne C. Corkum; daughter Tabetha Jollimore of Brooklyn and grandson Jacob White; sisters, Myrtle “Tootie” (Duke) Marcelles and Helen (Donnie) Rogers, both of Kamloops, BC.; brothers, Arnold (Carol) of Brooklyn, Roger (Judy) of Liverpool, and Lawrence (Susan) of Prince George, BC. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service was held Wednesday, August 15th from Pilgrim United Church, Brooklyn. Lay Minister Peter Anthony officiated. Donations may be made to Hillside Pines, Home for Special Care, Bridgewater, Queens Manor, Liverpool or to the Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

DR. ALEXANDER HAMILTON LEIGHTON – passed away quietly on Aug. 11th, 2007 at his home in Joggin Bridge shortly after his 99th birthday. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he came to Nova Scotia with his parents for the first time in 1916 at the age of eight. This began a rich and enduring relationship with Nova Scotia and its people. In his adopted Province, Alec Leighton made a lasting contribution to medical research and public health, he explored its landscapes and wrote about its natural beauty, and he recorded and documented its life and history. Alec studied biology at Princeton University, with an emphasis on animal behaviour. He then studied medicine and psychiatry at Cambridge University and John’s Hopkins University and, following the Second World War, became a professor in the Colleges of Arts and Science and of Medicine at Cornell University. From there, he re-established ties with Nova Scotia by founding a research program, known as the Stirling County Study, which focused on depression and anxiety and their relationships to life circumstances and social conditions. The study was begun in 1948, at the time when Robert O. Jones was establishing a new Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University. Alec and Bob Jones had known each other from early childhood in Nova Scotia and, later, as residents in psychiatry at Johns Hopkins. The Stirling County Study prospered from its early association with Dalhousie and from the long-term support of the governments of both Canada and the United States. In collaboration with his wife, Jane Murphy Leighton, the study was extended and today continues to address trends and outcomes of depression and anxiety over time. In 1966, Alec Leighton moved from Cornell to the Harvard School of Public Health where he was recruited to found a new Department of Behavioral Sciences. On retiring from Harvard in 1975, he received a National Health Scientist Award from the Government of Canada and was appointed Professor of Psychiatry and of Community Health and Epidemiology in the Faculty of Medicine of Dalhousie. He received numerous awards as well as honorary degrees from Acadia and Laval Universities. Beyond the scientific, Alec Leighton’s roots in Nova Scotia were deep and personal. From his early youth, he developed close friendships among the Bear River First Nation and the woodsmen of the back country, and he traveled the woods, lakes and rivers with them often. In 1927, at age 19, he and a small party canoed right across the Province from Lake Joli near Bear River to Jordan Falls near Shelburne. Even more unusual, he documented this trip on 16mm movie film, and, in these and subsequent years, he filmed many other traditions and events in the province: the behaviour of beavers in summer, a winter hunt for wild cats, a traditional hunt for porpoises from a birch bark canoe. He learned the history of the province from the tales and stories of his companions and from study of an impressive personal library. He made a special study of the origin of Jerome, the mysterious castaway found on the shores of the Bay of Fundy in the late 1800s, and reported his findings and conclusions to the Dalhousie Society for the History of Medicine. With the passage of time, Alec Leighton’s films and remembered oral history themselves became unique records and important primary documents for another generation of amateur and professional historians. Alec loved this Province. He studied it, experienced it and gloried in it, and left it the richer for his having lived here. He is survived by his wife, Jane, a daughter, Dr. Doreen Leighton Walker of California, a son, Dr. Ted Leighton of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and 5 grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his Irish-born parents, Archibald Leighton and Gertrude Hamilton, his first wife, Dorothea Cross, and his sister, Gertrude. A memorial service was held at the St. Anne’s Birch Chapel in Smith’s Cove, Nova Scotia on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Memorial donations can be made to the Digby & Area Health Service Charitable Foundation, PO Box 820, Digby, Nova Scotia, B0V 1A0.