September 16, 2007 to September 22, 2007 continued

Evangeline Helen Tracey - 85, New Minas, formerly of Lockhartville, passed away Tuesday September 18, 2007 peacefully and surrounded by family in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born August 4, 1922 in Grand Pre, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Cora (Burgher) West. She was a graduate of Mack Business college. She was employed by the Royal Bank in Middleton and later was secretary for L.E. Shaw Elementary school in Avonport for many years. Together with her late husband, Glenn, she raised her family in Lockhartville and lived there for most of her life. She was an active member of her comminity, serving as treasurer of Lockhartville United Baptist Church, as a Sunday school teacher and organizing the new Horizons Senior Citizens group. She was an accomplished artist and loved dancing with Glenn and attending social functions. Evangeline is survived by sons, Darrell (Paulette), Orillia, Ont., Garnet (Gertie) New Minas, Christopher (Cheryl) Riverview NB.; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Gerald (Mildred) Grand Pre; twin sister, Madeline (James Doig) Wolfville; sisters, Eva (Charles Sumara) Wolfville, Myrna (Ronald Conrad) Kentville; many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents Evangeline was predeceased by her husband Glenn; brother, Asahel; sister, Della. Visitation for Mrs. Tracey was held from 7-9 pm Thursday September 20 in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home 568 Main St., Wolfville (902-542-2151) A funeral service was held 2 pm Friday September 21 in Lockhartville United Baptist Church with the Reverend Gail Whalen-Dunn officiating. Burial took place in Lower Horton Cemetery, Grand Pre. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory may be made to the Lockhartville United Baptist Church or to the Kidney Foundation of Nova Scotia. Private Condolences to the family may sent by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca

TOWNSEND, Ruby Pearl - 85, Surf Lodge Nursing Home, formerly of Osborne Harbour, passed away peacefully in Surf Lodge Nursing Home, Lockeport, Tuesday, September 18, 2007. Born in Mahone Bay, she was a daughter of the late William and Charlotte (Vincent) Langille. Ruby was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed her flower garden and was an avid reader. She was a great visitor to the Nursing Home. Ruby was a faithful adherent of the First Ragged Island Baptist Church. She is survived by sons, Carman (Carolyn), Kingston; Tom (Linda) Doaktown, N.B; daughter, Kathleen (Wayne) Williams, Osborne Harbour; grandchildren, Andrew, Kevin, Tanya, Patricia, John, Heidi and Adam as well as 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth (Herman) Blades, Lockeport. She was predeceased by sisters, Edith, Harriet, Dorothy, Margenie and Marion; brother, William. Funeral service was held on Friday, September 21, 2007 in First Ragged Island Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. John Hammond officiating. Interment was in Osborne Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the First Ragged Island Baptist Church, IWK Hospital for Children or a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent to hmhuskilson@ns.aliantzinc or you may sign the guest book at www.huskilson.net

GILLIS, Herald Archibald - 66, of Bridgetown, formerly of Lake La Rose, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2007 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Annapolis Royal he was a son of the late Bartlett and Florence (Buckler) Gillis. Herald enjoyed gardening, splitting wood, his animals, riding his bicycle and visiting his neighbors. He was very fond of children, especially his nieces and nephews. Herald will be sadly missed by his many friends and staff at the Annapolis County Adult Residential Centre, Bridgetown, where he and his brother resided. He is survived by his brother, Gerald, Bridgetown; sister-in-law, Madge Burns, Caledonia; nieces, Mary (Anthony) Page, Cornwallis; Harriette Gillis (Steve Franklyn), Victoria Beach; nephews, Bill (Patricia) Gillis, Nictaux; Richard (Carla) Gillis and Mike (Marg) Gillis, both of Torbrook Mines, as well as many great nieces and nephews.†He was predeceased by a brother, Gordon. Visitation was held Thursday, September 20, 2007 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448. Funeral service was held Friday, September 21, 2007 in St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal, Rev. Canon Kenneth Vaughan officiated. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Annapolis Royal. Donations in memory may be made to the Annapolis Community Health Centre, St. Luke’s Anglican Church or the Annapolis County Adult Residential Centre. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

ROBERTSON, Cora Kathleen “Kay” — 88, of Queens Manor, Liverpool, formerly of Port Joli, Queens County, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 19, 2007 in Queens Manor. Born in New Germany, she was a daughter of the late Sydneham and Mary Lee (Whynacht) Smith. Kay was a former schoolteacher in Queens, Shelburne and Lunenburg Counties retiring in 1979. She was a former member of the Port Joli United Church as well as the U.C.W. She is survived by her daughter Joyce (John) Bolivar of Port Joli and her son Charles (Danielle) of Port Joli; grandchildren: Bryden (Holly) Bolivar, Kimberley (Rob) Rhodenizer, Lewis and Lee Robertson and great grandchildren, Mikaela and Julianne Rhodenizer, Jacklyn and Brett Bolivar, sisters, Nina Woodworth of Chelsea and Shirley Woodworth of Bridgewater. She was predeceased by her husband Harold; daughter, Glenna Morehouse; sisters, Rosemary, Mildred and Dorothy; brothers, Arnold, Basil and Maxwell. Funeral service was held Friday, September 21, 2007 from Chandlers Funeral Home. Rev. Neil MacDonald officiated. Burial was in Peaceful Hill Cemetery, Port Mouton. Donations may be made to Queens Manor, Liverpool or the Port Joli U.C.W. c/o Carol Townsend, Port Joli, NS B0T-1S0. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

Gigina MacDougall - 96, of New Minas, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2007 in Evergreen Home For Special Care, Kentville. Born in Montreal Quebec on April 15, 1911, Gigina was a daughter of the late Guilo and Madleine (Lucente) Mordente. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Gigina is survived by husband John MacDougall, Halifax; son, Douglas, New Minas; daughters, Madeline, St. Catherines, Ont., Nancy, Florida; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Gigina was predeceased by husband Clinton Gaul; second husband, Clifford Hiscoe; son, Joseph; daughter, Pamela; brothers, Pasquelle, Arthur; sisters, Antoinette, Angelina, Emily, Asunta, Alicia, Mary. There was no visitation or funeral service for Mrs. MacDougall by her family’s request. A private family burial will take place in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home 5 Leverett Avenue, Kentville (902-678-2151) Donations in Mrs. MacDougall’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Private condolences to the family may be sent by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca

Charles L. Rand - 72, of Aylesford, formerly of Arlington, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Arlington Kings Co., he was the son of the late Charles and Florence (Wood) Rand. Charles lived most of his working life in Ontario working as a heavy equipment operator. He retired to Kings Co., in 2005. Charles will be missed by his many family and friends. He is survived by sons, Eric and Kevin, both of Ont.; brother, Ivan (Lorraine), Arlington; 2 grandchildren. Charles was predeceased by brothers, Kenneth, Rufus and Kempton; sister, Elaine. Visitation for Mr. Rand was held from 7-9 p.m. Sunday September 23, 2007 in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home 5 Leverett Ave., Kentville (902-678-2151) from where a funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday September 24, 2007 with Rev. Dr. Dan Gibson officiating. Burial took place in Hillaton Cemetery. Donations in Mr. Rand’s memory may be made to the heart and stroke foundation. Private condolences to the family may be sent by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca

GEHUE, Clyde Arthur - 80, Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co., passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2007, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Bear River, he was a son of the late Harry and Bertha (Hunt) Gehue and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Clyde was a veteran of the Second World War. He became the owner of Gehue's Granite Works in 1962. In 1969 he became the Superintendent of Works for the Village of Lawrencetown until his retirement in 1986. He was a past member of the Lawrencetown and District Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, the former Laura Whitman; daughter, Susan (Ralph) Vibert, Lawrencetown; sons, Russell (Cheryl) Gehue, Karsdale; Peter Walker, Albany; Gary Gehue, Ontario; grandchildren, Cathy, Jody, Teena, Peter and Mary; great-grandchildren, Cody and Sydney. He was predeceased by sisters, Addie, Eva, Isabel, Bessie; brothers, Boyd, Russell, Harry, and a brother in infancy. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service was held Saturday, September 22, in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown, Rev. Barbara Bishop officiated. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

Norma Jean Gilchrist-Dobson – 79, of Upper Dyke, Kings County, formerly of Halifax, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2007 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. We remember our mother as an extraordinary grandmother, lining up to get multiple copies of the latest Harry Potter for her grandchildren, making her famous Hello Dolly Squares and for being a remarkably accomplished woman. Norma Jean Gilchrist was born on the Alberta prairies in 1928 and educated in a one-room school. She moved on to a nursing career in Calgary and Vancouver before settling in Riverview, New Brunswick as a newly wed in 1951. She would say her biggest achievement was her four children. We were the lucky recipients of her selfless devotion, her unwavering support and interest in all we did. However, we remember with pride her many other achievements, her 15-year involvement in the Guiding movement, her service on the boards of the Moncton Regional Library and School of Nursing, her post-children academic record, first an Honours BA in English from Mount Allison and subsequent Masters degrees in Library Service and Theology, the latter obtained while she was working full-time as a librarian at the Atlantic School of Theology. Her belief in and support of the United Church began in Castor, Alberta, continued in Riverview and then for the past 20 years at St. Andrews United in Halifax. Her only vice was her over-fondness of acquiring books for herself – and her grandchildren – preferably hardcover and signed by the author at a reading, and purchased from Frog Hollow or Woozles. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Don and Lela (Greenwalt) Gilchrist and her brother, Don. She will be missed by her sister, Gayle, Calgary and brother, Garry (Ellie) Victoria, British Columbia; her children, Debby Dobson (Ed Hall), Upper Dyke; Becky Dobson (Jeffrey Smith), Halifax; Melanie Dobson (Graeme Rocker), Halifax; Kim Dobson (Ramona Kraemer), Georgetown, Ontario; nine grandchildren Karen, Esther, Alex, Christopher, Sarah, Emily, Adam, Patrick and Zac; great-grandson, Natseze and the many others she “mothered” over the years but especially John Sutcliffe and Evelyn Sutton and her honourary grandchildren, James and Ellen. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there will be no visitation by family request. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2007 in St. Andrews United Church, corner of Robie and Coburg, Halifax, with a reception to follow in the church hall. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of your choice. On-line inquiries and condolences may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

Phyllis Marjorie Hale – Peacefully after a brief illness at London Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, September 19, 2007, Mrs. Phyllis Marjorie Hale of London, formerly of Kentville, Nova Scotia, in her 91st year. Beloved daughter of the late Ken and Luella Mailman. Cherished wife of the late George Donald Hale (2000). Loving mother and best friend of George and his wife Isabel and the late Marnie Brown. Treasured “Nanny” of Krista Hale, Derek and Joely Hale, Michael and Susan Brown and Alison and Lee Trellert. Dearly loved “Old Nanny” of Bailey, Gabriella and Benjamin Hale, Erica and Nicole Brown, and Aaron and Owen Trellert. Much loved sister of Mickie Reade. Predeceased by her brothers Burpe and Mervile (Ace) and by her sister Bernice. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Phyllis was a Past Noble Grand of St. Eulalie Rebekah Lodge No. 27, and a member of the Rebekah Lodge for 65 years. She was also a member of the Amethyst Trainman’s Lodge. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the combined Rebekah Lodge and funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Robert Billings officiating. A reception will follow in the reception room of the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville, Kings County. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the McCormick Home. Many thanks to McCormick Home staff Inspirit Residence and our “Nanny’s” new friends that have been so supportive. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

THIBAULT, Eleanor Mary - 85, died Sept. 20, 2007 in Tideview Terrace, Digby. Funeral in St. Patrick’s Church, Digby. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Doucetteville.