COOPER, Edith Cecilia "Edie" - 89, formerly of Montague Mines, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 7, 2007, in the Windsor Elms. Edie was a kind and gentle soul who until her move to the Elms, lived her entire life in the Halifax Regional Municipality, dedicating all her energies to her family. She was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Ann (Morris) Gibson. Surviving are her daughter, Marlene (Ian Cosgrove) MacKinnon, Windsor; grandchildren, Stephen Giles, Montague Mines; Juanita (Rob) Hiscock, Windsor; Shawn (Dee) Giles, Victoria, B.C.; great-grandchildren, Grant Hiscock and Samantha Hiscock, both of Windsor; brother, Harold (Bernice) Gibson, Moncton. Edie was a special aunt to several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Bill; brother, Frank Gibson; sister, Mary "Tootie" Lewin. Cremation has taken place under the care of Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor, and there was no visitation by her request. In celebration of Edie's life, funeral mass was 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 14, in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, King Street, Windsor. Rev. Father J. J. MacDonald officiated, followed by a reception at St. John's Church Hall. A private interment was held. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Edie, were requested to be made to the Chaplaincy Fund, Windsor Elms, 590 King St., Windsor, NS - BON 2TO. Edie's family would like to extend a special "Thank you" to Dr. Jim Leahy and the entire staff of the Windsor Elms for the love and care they gave Edie during her stay. To sign the book of condolence, click on "Obituaries" at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

DUNBAR, Annie Alice "Allie", age 86, of Ellershouse, Hants County, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2007, at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on September 23, 1921, in Ardoise, Hants County, she was the only daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret (Brennan) Collier. Allie was an adherant of St. Louise Union Church, Ellershouse. She is survived by a brother, Neil (Norma) Collier, Ardoise; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Steward Laeman Dunbar. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was 7-9 p.m. Friday, November 9, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2007, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Shelley Pick officiated. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor, followed by a reception at the Lindsay Family Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Allie, were requested to be made to the I.W.K. Health Centre Foundation, (c/o Social Services Travel Fund, P.O. Box 9700, Halifax, NS ~ B3K 6R8). To sign the book of condolence, click on "Obituaries" at, www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

Gordon Cyril Kelly - 81, Hortonville, Kings Co., passed away November 8, 2007, at home. Born in Grand Pre, Gordon was a son of the late Robert and Bessie (King) Kelly. Gordon worked at Minas Woodworkers and later at ACA Cooperative until retirement. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Alice (Nisbet) Kelly; daughters: Isabelle (Wayne) Kelley of Avonport; Joy (Brian) Myrah of New Minas; sons: Rick of Avonport and Terry of Halifax; sister, Helen Lupton of Ontario and brother, Malcolm Kelly of Grand Pre; grandchildren: Shaun and Melissa Kelley; Sara, Jillian and Scott Kelly; Dale Myrah. He was predeceased by sister, Jessie Guptill; brothers: Robert, Walter, Brenton, Waldon, Victor and Roy. The late Gordon Kelly is resting at the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook (Exit 14). No visitation by request. Funeral service was held at 11:00a.m.Saturday, November 10, 2007 in the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, Rev. Gary Manthorne officiated. Private burial was in the Lower Horton Cemetery, Hortonville. A reception followed at Grand Pre Park Visitors Centre, 2205 Grand Pre Rd., Grand Pre. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to Valley Hospice Foundation 46 Chipman Dr., Kentville, NS B4N 3V7 (690-2123). On-line condolences may be made through www.annapolisvalleyfuneral.com

Arthur Bernard Colin Ward - of Waterville. Kings Co. It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of their husband, father and grandfather at the Valley Regional Hospital at the age of 85 years. Born in North Alton, Kings County he was a son of the late Colin and Nola (Ward) Ward. Other than a ten year period in Ontario, Arthur spent most of his life farming here in Nova Scotia. He was a member of the Burlington Baptist Church. He loved gardening, fishing, wrestling and his dogs, Pepper and Buddy. He was also an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan. He was a kind, gentle loving husband, father and grandfather, with a fun loving spirit that he shared with his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine (Rafuse); daughters: Joyce (Charles) MacDonald, Berwick,; Dawne "Liz", Waterville; Kathryn (Brian) Munroe, Kentville; Krista (Brian) Waterville; son, Jeoffery (Robin), Mississauga, Ont.; 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; sister, Veulah (Vernon) Bruce, Nictaux Falls; brothers: Aubrey and Harrison both of New Minas; Jimmy (Mary) Bridgetown; Leo (Marjorie) Canning and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by daughter, Verna; great grandson, Luke; sisters: Hazel Jones; Leora Little; Nita Banks; Edna Mappleback and Beatrice Bond; brothers: Eldridge and Roland. Visitation was 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, (Exit 14) Coldbrook. A graveside service will be held Thursday 2:00 p.m. at the Berwick Cemetery, Berwick. Rev. Bill Hogeboom will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to a charity of choice. On line condolences may be made through www.annapolisvalleyfunealhome.com."Thanks a Million Dad"

“A good woman passed - a kind soul freed” Margaret Olivia Rockwell – passed away at Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville on the evening of November 6, 2007. It was Margaret’s wish to be cremated and have her ashes placed in the family plot in Upper Canard, without ceremony. When she was able – and long after most of us would ever be able - Margaret used to get her exercise and fuel her energy for life, as she rode her bicycle while visiting in Upper Dyke and Steam Mill. Margaret loved animals and loved people who loved animals. In fact, Margaret loved all living things and they responded in kind. While Margaret was never one to impose her presence, her absence will be noticed for a very long time to come. Her legacy is the love and admiration she has left in the hearts and minds of those who knew her and the unselfish helping hand she often anonymously extended to many. Margaret was a good friend, a wonderful conversationalist, a source of all local history and genealogy. Margaret was, above all else, kind. As a celebration of her life, there was a reception held, for friends and others whose lives Margaret touched, in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville on Wednesday, November 14th from 2:30 – 3:30. Donations in memory may be made to the Kings County S.P.C.A. or 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.

EYRE, Ralph Ellenwood - 90. Ralph died on November 8, 2007, at his home in Quispamsis, N.B., quietly in the company of his family. He was born in Red Deer, Alta., but was raised on a farm in Yarmouth. He joined the Canadian Army as a private soldier in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1937. He retired from the army in 1964 as captain, commanding 3 Engineer Stores Depot in Petawawa, Ont. He served in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. The highlight of his military career was the three years he spent in the Yukon managing engineering transportation on the Alaska Highway. In 1964, with his wife, Winnie, he returned to Central Chebogue and resumed the farm life until 2002 when they moved to New Brunswick to live with his daughter, Heather (d'Entremont). On the farm there were cows, steers, sheeps, pigs, hens, geese and thousands upon thousands of flowers on the driveways and around the five ponds he built over the years. He firmly re-established his rural Nova Scotian roots, at various times serving as municipal fence viewer, municipal sheep evaluator and the sheriff of Central Chebogue. He also served on the board of the t'YARC, the CNIB and the Western Nova Scotia Exhibition. He is perhaps best-known for his whimsical; and charming folk art - the hundreds of polished sculpted bird shapes mounted on natural driftwood bases that he and Winnie produced yearly and which he was making up to the time of his death. The "driftwood safaris" that he led into the backwoods of Nova Scotia were legendary. Dozens of neighbours and tourists had the opportunity over the years to see remote parts of Nova Scotia in the company of this kind and gentle man. Ralph was predeceased by Winnie in 2006 after 63 years of marriage. He is survived by his son, Ken (Carole Milligan), Annpolis Royal; his daughter Heather (Ray d'Entremont), Quispamsis; his grandchildren, Peter d'Entremont, Saint John, N.B., and Corinne d'Entremont, Austin, Tex.; and his brother, Charlie, Yarmouth. A memorial service was held in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14. Donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. There will be a private family interment at a later date. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

BLINN, Pauline Marie - 69, Tidal View Manor, Yarmouth, formerly of St. Bernard, Digby Co., died Nov. 8, 2007 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Funeral was held In Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, St. Bernard. Interment in parish cemetery.

MACUMBER Macumber, Ronald (Ronny) of London Ontario/Windsor N.S . passed away in his 76th year November 8, 2007 at Victoria Hospital in London Ontario. He was born in Bramber, Hants Co. and was a son of Robert H. (Abbie Fader) Macumber. Ronny was a vetern of the Korean War. He is survived by his sons Daniel and Robert (Gerry); Daughters Janice (Ray) Gavin, Patricia (Russ) Zaiyar, Charlene (Marty) Merrifield; Grandchildren and great grandchildren; Brother: Raymond (Ruth) of Halifax; Sisters: Jean Sabean, Diane (Burt Taylor) of Windsor, Helen Riley, Joyce (Ken) Riley, Faye (Irvin) Hunter, Patricia Rose of Three Mile Plains, Mildred (Carl) Roberts, Toronto, Ont. Many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Beverly (1994), daughter Linda Macumber, daughter-in-law Joy Macumber, brothers Murray and Donald, sisters Grace and Gladys. Funeral service was held Nov. 12, 2007 in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London, Ont.

FLETCHER, Pamela Mary Elizabeth - 85, South Ohio, passed away at home on November 9, 2007. Born on May 10, 1922, in Mombasa, East Africa, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Edith (Dand) Meekcoms. Pamela served in the WAAF 11 Group, Biggin Hill, England, during the Second World War. She came to Canada as a war bride in August 1946 aboard the Aquitania. Pamela was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She loved animals and took great pride in her flower gardens. She is survived by her loving son, William James Fletcher, the love of her life, whose devotion was undying; daughter, Darlene Elizabeth Harris, and her only grandchild, Cody. Pamela was predeceased by her husband, William Hubert Fletcher, and brother, Charles Meekcoms. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. There was a memorial service Tuesday, November 13, at 2 p.m. in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Father Tom Vaughn officiated. Pamela's wish was for donations to be made to a fund for a stained glass window which will be placed at a later date in her 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

SMITH, Willis Oscar - 76, Villa St. Joseph du Lac, Dayton, Yarmouth Co., passed away November 9, 2007, in the villa. Born in Cape Forchu, Yarmouth Co., he was a son of the late Gordon and Abigail (Hunt) Smith. Willis loved baseball and was an umpire for many years. He attended the Evangel Assembly Church in Yarmouth. He is survived be his wife, Marie (Jacquard); daughter, Kim (Brian) Delaney, Pembroke; sons, Larry (Myra), Lower Eel Brook; Brian (Donna), Wedgeport; Blair and Wade, both of Yarmouth; Greg of British Columbia; sister, Kathleen Smith of Yarmouth; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter, Debra, along with four brothers and four sisters. Visitation was held Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral services took place Monday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. from Evangel Assembly Church, Pastor Oral Stewart officiated. Interment was in Chegoggin Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net