October 21, 2007 to October 27, 2007

LEBLANC, Loretta Anne - 82, Tidal View Manor, Yarmouth, and formerly of Abram’s River, Yarmouth Co., passed away on Monday, October 22, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born August 15, 1925 in Tusket, she was the daughter of the late Edward Thibeault and Marie Rose (Doucet) LeFave. She worked most of her life at home raising thirteen children, and later in life she worked at Braemar Lodge as the housekeeping supervisor. She enjoyed playing bingo on Sunday evenings. She is survived by her children, Frances LeBlanc (Hector Francis), Yolande (Alan) Doucette, Vicky (Dave) Fitzgerald, all of Abram’s River; Miriam (Victor) Muise, Mount Uniacke; Patrick (Yvette) LeBlanc, Amirault’s Hill; Lionel (Brenda) LeBlanc, Abram’s River; Lucienne (Billy) Muise, Ste. Anne-du-Ruisseau; Marcel (Giselle) LeBlanc, Wedgeport; Norma LeBlanc, Abram’s River ; half brother Robert, Port Maitland; 17 grandchildren ; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edgar LeBlanc; sons Brad and Eugene; daughters, Carmelle and Suzanne; half-brothers Remi LeFave, Lawrence LeFave and Edmond LeFave, Joseph Thibeau. Visitation took place from 7 to 9 Tuesday, with prayers at 8 PM, both in H.M. Hukilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert St., Yarmouth. The funeral mass was held on Wednesday at 10:30 AM from Saint Anne’s Catholic Church, Ste.-Anne-du-Ruisseau, Msgr. Gerald LeBlanc officiated. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Nova Scotia Kidney Foundation. The on-line guest book may be signed and condolences left at: www.huskilson.net

Frank Edward Price – 83, of Lower Church Street, Kings County, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2007 at home. Born in Sheffield Mills, Kings County, he was a son of the late Edward and Sarah (Barkhouse) Price. He had been employed as an office clerk and worked for Scotian Gold, Coastal Rentals and Kings Equipment, from where he retired. He is survived by a brother, Paul, New Minas; a sister, Roelene (Ronald) Keddy, Greenwich; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Cedora Kennedy; two sisters, Thelma and Elaine. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2007 in St. John’s Anglican Church, Port Williams, Reverend David Garrett officiated. Burial took place in St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery. 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.

Eugene Theodore Ells – 89, of Woodside, Kings County, passed away Monday, October 22, 2007 in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born in Woodside, Kings County, he was a son of the late William and Daysie (Borden) Ells. Eugene was a life-long farmer in Woodside raising cattle, broiler chickens and growing apples. He had been a member and supporter of the Canning United Baptist Church for 77 years. He had a great passion for sports and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former Shirley Crowe, Woodside; five sons, Ronald (Shirley), Centreville; William (Theresa), Coldbrook; Douglas, Woodside; David (Susan), Hillaton; Gregory (Kelly), Wolfville; three grandchildren, Brian, Kimberley and Mark (Lois); five great grandchildren, Brent, Bethany, Brittney, Nathan and Dylan; two sisters-in-law, Marion Ells, Sheffield Mills and Amy Ells, Woodside; his beloved pet, Trixie. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Eleanor Rand; a daughter, Gwendolyn, in infancy; a sister, in infancy; two brothers, Laurie and Hubert. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2007 in the Canning United Baptist Church, Reverend Pamela Estey and Reverend Phil Locke officiated. A private family burial took place in the Jaw Bone Corner Cemetery, Canard. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the compassion and professionalism shown by the many health care workers who cared for Eugene while at the Valley Regional Hospital, Mountain Lea Lodge, and Evergreen Home for Special Care. The family will be forever indebted to Della Deveau who provided personal care to Eugene and supported the family in countless ways over the past year and a half. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canning United Baptist Church, the Annapolis Valley Victorian Order of Nurses, or the 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.

BUCKLEY, Wayne, 57, St. Bernard, died at home Oct. 22, 2007. Funeral in St. Bernard Church. Burial in the parish cemetery.

Saunders, Lawrence W.E. “Larry” - 58, Yarmouth Larry died in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 after a courageous struggle with prostate cancer diagnosed in December of 2005. His family was by his side in life and in death. Larry was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick on January 10, 1949. He was the son of the late Clayton and Anna (Wheeler) Saunders. Larry was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for twenty-four years, retiring in 1992 as Sgt. NCO i/c of the Yarmouth Rural Detachment. At the time of his death, he was employed with the Province of Nova Scotia, Department of Justice. The choice of professions was evidence that Larry hoped to make a difference in the lives of others. Larry derived much happiness from being with his family...always the protector. He was a good son, brother, husband, proud father and ‘Gampy'. He was very modest in his accomplishments and enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He looked forward to the change in activities each season would bring... the tranquility of fly-fishing to the challenge of snowboarding. He was an avid gardener, always willing to share his knowledge of nature's beauty with family, neighbors and friends. Early morning runs with his friends and ski ventures with family were very special to him. He volunteered his time over the years to numerous organizations and committees such as the RCMP Veterans Association, Saint Ambrose Parish Council, Scouts Canada, YACRO, and the Yarmouth Y Whitecaps Swim Club. The true measure of a man is in how he lived his life. He is survived by his wife Jayne (Lawrence), daughter Kristie (Edward) Stewart, grandson Ian Stewart , Pictou, brothers Stephen (Brenda) Grafton, New Brunswick, George (Edna) Kay Riverview, New Brunswick, sisters Lorraine Ulch, London, Ontario, Janet Saunders, Woodstock, New Brunswick, Cathy (Gordon) Linder, London Ontario. Larry was predeceased by his son Shaun Patrick, sister Barbara Langille. Visitation was held at Sweeny's Funeral Home on Thursday, October 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 with prayers at 8:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial was held at Saint Ambrose Cathedral Friday 10:00am, Father John MacPherson officiated. Donations in memory of Larry may be made to the Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Oncology Unit, the Yarmouth Branch VON or charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guestbook online at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net “His life was gentle; and the elements so mixed in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, 'This was a man'.”

VEINOT, Geneva Maxwell – 94, of Middleton, formerly of New Albany, NS, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2007 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Gates Mountain, NS, she was a daughter of the late Israel and Edna (Fritz) Rayfuse. Geneva was a school teacher and later a housekeeper at the Mid Valley Motel. She enjoyed using her hands, doing crochet work which was very well known by friends and family over the years. She was a member of St. John’s United Church and the Middleton Contemporary Club. She is survived by sons, Donald (Eileen), Toronto, Ontario; Ralph, Middleton; Lloyd (Frances), Paradise, NS; sister, Ethel Hudgins, Truro; grandchildren, Donald “Chip” Veinot, Cynthia Veinot, both of Toronto; Scott (Felicia) Veinot, Middleton; Stephanie (Matthew) Sancton, Halifax; Stacey Harrison, Houston, TX; Cory (Hien) Veinot, Guelph, ON and great grandchildren, Henry, Louis, Matthew, Victoria; sisters-in-law, Magdalena “Babe” Rayfuse, Nictaux and Doris Veinot, Kentville. She was predeceased by her husband Clyde Veinot and brother, Earle Rayfuse Visitation was held Friday, October 26, 2007 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448, where the funeral service was held Saturday, October 27, 2007. Rev. Karen MacNeill officiated. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. Donations in memory may be made to Grace Haven Home for Seniors, Bridgetown East or to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

ROBICHAUD, Capt. Thomas, 81 Villa Acadienne, Meteghan, died Oct. 23, 2007 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Meteghan. Funeral was held in Stella Maris Church, Meteghan. Burial in the parish cemetery.

Donald St. Clair Patterson – 87, of South Alton, Kings County, peacefully and gracefully passed away in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville on the 25th day of October 2007. Born in Kentville on the 21st day of October, 1920, he was a son of the late Charles and Glennie (Chase) Patterson. Don spent most of his life on his South Alton farm, his only time away from home being from 1942-1946, when as a veteran of the Second World War, he served as a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. It was during those war years that he married Alice (Coleman) who remained his partner until her passing in 1994. Don was first and foremost a farmer, with a fierce respect and love for the land, but also worked as a carpenter, finishing off his working career with the Construction Engineering Section at 14 Wing Greenwood. Between the two professions, he regularly worked 14-16 hour days. Leisure time was a precious and rare commodity, but when it came, he enjoyed playing his harmonica or fiddle, cards, fishing, and, in the summer, family picnics at the ocean. Those who knew Don best will remember him for his wry sense of humour, his ability to tell a great yarn, his strong work ethic and the great respect he showed for his body, eating only the most healthy foods and following a regular early morning exercise regime. He will be greatly missed by his companion, Edna Forbes; his children, Gary (Nancy Harriman), South Alton; Roy, Toronto; Janet (Joe Binger), Whitehorse; his grandchildren, Charlie, John, Jeremy, Martin, Alan, Iris and Jamie. His family takes heart in knowing, however, that there will be a great celebration as he reunites with Alice; his parents, Charles and Glennie; siblings, Marjorie, Henry and Frances; daughter-in-law, Hsiu-Chuan; Air Force buddy and long time friend, Garth Mosher. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there was no visitation by family request. A memorial service in celebration of his life was conducted by Reverend Archdeacon Lynn Uzans at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. A reception followed in the funeral home. Following the reception, the interment took place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to make a donation to the charity of your choice, or perform a random act of kindness. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

PETERS, Frances Rose, 92, passed away peacefully in Digby General Hospital on Oct. 25, 2007. Born on Aug. 30, 1915, in Lower East Pubnico, she was a daughter of the late Gordon and Annie (Ameriault) MacNutt. ‘Puss’, as she was lovingly nicknamed by her father, was the youngest of five children and the last surviving member of her immediate family. It became evident at a very early age that music would become the love of her life. At age 12, she began as an organist at St. Patrick’s Church in Digby, a position that she filled off and on in the local diocese for many years. Her lifelong studies in music and dance led her to become a teacher of both, bringing much joy and happiness to many children and adults alike. In 1957, she formed the first Digby Majorette troupe, entertaining throughout western Nova Scotia. From 1968 to 1978, she taught ballet and tap dancing classes in Clare District schools, University Ste. Anne, as well as in Weymouth, Digby, and surrounding areas. From 1957 to 1985 and beyond, she was a music teacher and also the pianist for several bands including the ‘Troubadors’ at Harbour View, the ‘Sounds of Velvet’ and ‘Satin Serenade’, who played locally and throughout the province, and finally the ‘Last Straws’, entertaining at the Digby Yacht Club. A lover of nature and ‘natural ways’, she enjoyed many happy hours working in and around her home and in her garden. She always took great pleasure in all the adventures and accomplishments of her family, of which she was so proud. She will be gratefully remembered and sadly missed by all those whose lives she touched. Frances was predeceased by her husband, Roy; brothers, Glenn and Donald, and sisters, Evelyn and Vivian. She is survived by daughters, Carolyn (Doug) McClafferty, Digby; Julia Roy, Falls Church, Va.; and Elizabeth Wilson, St. Catharines, Ont.; grandchildren, Marianne (Bert) Hudson, Halifax; Michael (Michelle) McClafferty, Cary, N.C.; Lisa (Dan) Matte, Dartmouth; Marcel (Susan) Roy, Great Falls, Va.; Denise (Chris) Dubia, Falls Church, Va.; and Jim Packer, St. Catharines; great-grandchildren, Sarah Hudson, and Kaylin and Evan McClafferty. By request, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Serenity Cremation and Funeral Services, Port Williams. Funeral mass was held in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Digby, on Oct. 29, with Father Keith Billard officiating. Interment in Madonna Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to Tideview Terrace, Digby; the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), or TLC Animal Shelter, Digby.

COSMAN, Muriel Christie, 88, of Annapolis Royal, formerly of Weymouth, died Oct. 25, 2007, in Annapolis Royal Nursing Home. Funeral in Weymouth Church of Christ, with burial in thechurch cemetery.