September 16, 2007 to September 22, 2007 continued

SINCLAIR (Levy), Karen, Jane – 50, passed away peacefully in Northwood Centre, Halifax on Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, with her husband Bill, sister Margo Nesbitt, and her brother-in-law Bobby at her side. Karen had been stricken with kidney failure a week earlier, and was fully aware that her final journey was beginning. Born in Digby, she was a daughter of Richard “Dick” and Donna (Hubley) Levy of Digby. She will be sadly missed by her husband, William “Bill” Sinclair, with whom she had just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Karen spent her first five months of life at Digby General Hospital. She had had several surgeries at the Children’s Hospital in Halifax and Shriner’s Hospital in Montreal. Karen began school at Ardmore in Halifax and returned to Digby in 1967 to finish her education. She graduated from Digby Regional High School in 1978. After graduation, she relocated to Park Haven in Halifax where she met her soul mate, Bill. They lived independently for a time in Dartmouth and later moved to their permanent home at Northwood. Karen was born with Cerebral Palsy and she had spent her life confined to a wheelchair, but that did not hinder her sheer determination to accomplish whatever she set her mind to. Karen was an active volunteer at Northwood, where she worked at bingo, and did errands for other residents. She regularly attended the residents’ council and was instrumental in organizing a young people’s group. She also made a presentation to the organizing board of the new Northwood facility to address the needs of younger adults. It was important to Karen to be a teaching tool for graduating students on placement, who were fortunate enough to meet her. Karen had overcome many, many medical adversities in her lifetime, including a near fatal experience in May 2006. Karen and Bill were members of the Salvation Army and were responsible for having one of the “red kettles” located at Northwood. Karen had many friends (staff and residents) in Northwood who all visited her in her final days. Special note must be made of the Hospice team (Pamela and Mary) and the interdenominational prayer chain that watched over Karen, which included Rev. Jim Anderson, Harvey Seasons, Captains of the Salvation Army, and several priests and ministers. She is survived by her beloved husband, Bill; parents, Dick and Donna Levy; sister, Margo (Robert) Nesbitt; nephew, Colton; nieces, Brooke and Madison; beloved aunt, Muriel Levy, Digby; aunt Flo (Barry) MacKnight, Halifax; cousins, Laura (Shawn) Lewis and family, Timberlea; Rick (Kristen) Hubley, Mount Uniacke; aunt Janice Street of Calgary; uncle David (Lois) Street, Cremona; cousins Michael (Judy), sons, Dave and John; and daughter Amy Street; Peter (Janice), son Curtis, and daughter Hannah Street, all of Calgary; Paul (Cindy) Street of Whistler; aunt Joanne (Mike) Mossman; cousins Rick and Scott, Saint John. Karen was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Chester and Ella Levy; maternal grandparents, Otto and Laura Hubley; her biological grandmother, Lola Geldhart; her brother, Peter in infancy; as well as uncles, Donald Levy and Dickie Hubley. Cremation has taken place under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Rd., Spryfield. A celebration of life service was held at Northwood Centre on Sept. 26, and a second service was held in Digby Baptist Church, on Sept. 28. The family has requested no flowers, in lieu; remembrances may be made to the Northwood Foundation for Pastoral or Hospice Care (451-8311), or to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at: wfh2005@ns.sympatico.ca.

Whitehouse, Virginia Arlene - 88, of the Burlington, WI area, died Friday, September 21, 2007 at Harbor House in Lake Geneva. She was born Dec. 26, 1918 in Sommerville, MA to Simon da Camara and Marie Urania (nee Carreiro) Stone. She spent her early life in Lexington, MA and graduated from Lowell State Teachers College in Massachusetts. On Nov. 26, 1942, she married Arthur Wallace Whitehouse at St. James Episcopal Church in Cambridge, MA. Following marriage, they lived in Lexington, MA, and Pittsburgh, PA. They moved to Des Plaines, IL in 1951, where Arthur, a WWII veteran, preceded her in death on June 8, 1993. She has been a resident of the Burlington area for the past 7 years. Virginia was a grade school teacher in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and then Des Plaines, IL. She was a former member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Des Plaines, IL and the Episcopal Church Women. While living in Des Plaines, she was a member of the Historical Society and the Lady Elks. Other memberships included the A.A.U.W. and the Audubon Society. She was an avid bridge player and she enjoyed camping and traveling through all 50 states and beyond. She liked hiking and taking nature walks. She enjoyed writing and was the poetry editor of her college newspaper. Virginia also occasionally wrote articles for the Des Plaines newspaper. She enjoyed crafts, embroidery, cooking, music, drawing and reading. She loved cats and supported animal rescues. Survivors include her daughter, Jan Ellen (formerly Boersma) and her husband Joe Weems of Burlington, grandchildren, Susanna Rose (husband, Lee) Fenlon of Burlington and Kathryn Elaine (Boersma) Weems of Burlington, great-grandchildren, David, Zachary, Daniel and William Fenlon, 2 sisters, Marie Penney of Homosassa, FL and Gloria Ryan of Burlington, MA. She was predeceased in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Olga Gardner. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 12:00 noon at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home in Burlington with Rev. Paul Brouilette and Rev. Dave Andreakos officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family for 1 hour before and 1 hour after the service at the funeral home. Virginia's family plan to inter her ashes in Argyle, Nova Scotia, where her husband Arthur rests. Memorials may be made to the Treehouse Animal Foundation, 1212 W. Carmen Ave., Chicago, IL 60640 or Wolf Haven International, 3111 Offut Lake Rd., Tenino, WA 98589.

d’Entremont, Bernard Edmond - 85, Lower West Pubnico, passed away September 16, 2007 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Bernard was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be sadly missed by all his loved ones. Born November 10, 1921 in Lower West Pubnico, he was the son of the late François (Frank à Denis) and Marguerite (Amiro) d’Entremont. Bernard served time in the RCAF from 1942-1946. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 66 and Knights of Columbus. He loved the outdoors, hunting, gardening, and picking berries. Bernard is survived by his loving wife Lucille; sons Cleve (June), Middle West Pubnico; Gilbert (Connie), Middle West Pubnico; Tim (Connie), Kingston, NS; daughter Leona (Nick) Doucette, Springhaven; sister Martha Thibault, Lower West Pubnico. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and 1 great grand daughter. He was predeceased by brothers William, Richard, Fred, Lorenzo and sisters Celestine, Irene, Edith and Genevieve. Visitation was held in West Pubnico Funeral Home, Middle West Pubnico. Funeral Service was held Wednesday, September 19, 2007, in Saint Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Middle West Pubnico, Msgr Gerald LeBlanc officiated. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at wpfh@ns.sympatico.ca

Mason, William Charles – 75 passed away suddenly September 17, 2007, in Stoney Point Park, Hastings Ont. Born in Windsor Forks, Hants Co., he was a son of the late James and Blanche (Boyd) Mason. Bill was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the Royal Canadian Black Watch. He retired from General Motors in Oshawa, Ont. He was the dear brother of Robert, James (Adeline), Gary(Heather), Barbara(Kenny)Flemming, Judy(Ron) Matheson, Betty(Bill) Hunter, all of Ontario; Marguerite(Perry)Logan, Ida Shaw, both of Windsor Forks; Sheila(Stewart) Marsh, St. Croix; Catherine(Alex)Urquhart, Shubenacadie; June(Frank) Lorencovitch, Falmouth; John(Linda), Mount Denson, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Robie, Harold, Donnie, and sister, Eleanor Edwards. Bill enjoyed spending the winter months with many friends in South Carolina. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will take place at a later date in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor.

BRANNEN, Margaret Ann, of West Baccaro passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2007 as a result of Pancreatic Cancer. Marg Brannen (Foster) was born May 29, 1936, daughter of the late Calvin Foster and Madeline (Smith) Foster of Baccaro. Marg was a member of the Bethel Pentecostal Assembly of West Baccaro; a very kind and gentle person; she always gave unselfishly of herself to the church and the community; she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service was held on September 23, 2007 officiated by Pastor Kevin Carr; assisted by Pastor Fred Carr. Marg rests at Woodside Cemetery in Port La Tour. Marg is survived by husband Richard (Dick); sons Richard Jr (Leanne) Pubnico; Freddie (Colleen), New Brunswick; Calvin (Crystal), Liverpool; daughters, Colleen (Austin) Nickerson, Baccaro; Elizabeth (Norm) Macoomb, New York; brothers, Allister, Wendell (Judy), David (Helen), Laurie (Debbie), all of Ontario; Michael (Izetta), Paul (Karen) of Port La Tour; sister Joan Chetwynd, Barrington; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marg was predeceased by brothers Robert Foster and Thomas Foster. Marg’s Family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has shown such love and support. Thank you to those who have; sent cards of care, flowers, donated to charity, prepared food, made telephone calls of comfort, attended the service. Special Thanks to Chris Perry and the choir for singing at the service and to the Bethel Pentecostal Assembly and the community for preparing and organizing such a wonderful reception at the church following the Service. Again thank you to everyone who have shown and continue to show so many acts of kindness. The family is and continue to be humbled by the love and concern received. A very special thank you to Dr Leahey and DrAnand (Palliative Care, Yarmouth Hospital); VON (Barrington); Jacquie O’Toole (Palliative Care, Shelburne);Nurses (3E Medical Wing, Yarmouth Hospital); Emergency Care Staff (Yarmouth Hospital) and the Doctors and Staff at Roseway Hospital and Clinic (Shelburne). The Family will always be grateful for all the care and comfort you provided and the support you gave during this most difficult time. Thank you, Marg’s Family