Murray Francis Phillips, age 77, of Windsor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2007, at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on August 30, 1930, in Sweets Corner, Hants County, he was a son of the late Harley and Grace (Lockhart) Phillips. Murray was a crane operator and had worked on numerous construction sites throughout the Atlantic Provinces before his retirement in 1995. He was a member of local 721 Operating Engineers, Christ Church Anglican, Windsor and also Hants County Branch No. 009, Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor. Murray will be sadly missed, but lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, the former Merle O’Leary; his daughters, Linda (Raymond) Croft, Brooklyn; Sherri, Falmouth; Janice (Jason) Woods, Kelvin Grove, PEI; his only son, Russell (Jocelyn) Cornwall, PEI; also by grandchildren, Jason (Roseanna) Stephens, and their children, Ashley, Vanessa, Emma, Justin and Jordan; Trudi (Michael) White and their children, Tristen and Evan; Michael (Allison) Stephens; also grandchildren, Julie, Jenna and Jillian Woods; his sister, Bette Zong, Gypsum Mines. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Ronald Zong. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, January 1, 2008, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2008, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. E. E. Hill officiated, followed by a reception in the Lindsay Family Reception Centre. Interment was at the Ste. Croix Cemetery, St. Croix. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Murray were requested to be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to a charity of one’s choice. To sign the book of condolence, click on “Obituaries” at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

NORMAN, Diane Lynn Mary - 60, passed away peacefully in her home in Harmony Mills, Saturday, December 29, 2007. Born in Brooklyn, she was a daughter of the late Herford and Linda (Whynot) (Henneberry) McKinnon. She was a loving caregiver at Meadowbrook Manor. Diane loved her family so very much and gave them all the love that was in her heart to give. Mum loved the simple things in life; her sanctuary was sitting by the lake taking in all the peace and beauty that surrounded her or watching her grandson Colby, who resided with her, play and helping him learn. She loved all her grandchildren very much and will be sadly missed by all the family. She leaves to mourn, her loving husband Gary; daughters, Missy (Shawn) Veinot; Catherine and Carmen. Grandchildren: Brooke, Paige, Gabrielle Veinot; Colby Cross; Tommy and Dennis Mailman. Sisters, Donna (Doug) Campbell, Annapolis Royal and Jane Warner of Brooklyn. Brother Steven Jollimore, Brooklyn. She was predeceased by a brother Michael Jollimore. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Donations may be made to World Vision. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com “Mum, you are the best thing that ever was. We love you dearly. Give Nan a big hug and kiss for us all.”

Walter Vincent Keating Hughes – 78, of Wolfville, dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away December 29, 2007, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, following a brief illness with cancer. Born in Halifax on March 7, 1929, he was the son of Vera (Creelman) Hughes and Matthew Hughes. He graduated in 1953 from the Nova Scotia Technical College as a Civil Engineer. Wally will be fondly remembered for his devotion to his family and profession, and for his eternal love of the farm and forest, all of which he captured on canvas in his later years. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Elizabeth “Betty” (Murphy) Hughes; son, Mark Hughes (Patty), Wolfville; daughters, Kim (John Tait), Guelph; Leslee (John MacKenzie), Truro and Nancy Hughes-O’Higgins (David O’Higgins), New York; sisters, Jean Bowes and Loretta Yates; grandchildren, Nathan, Laurie Anne, and Matthew Hughes, Kayleigh and Breanne Tait, Quinn, Kate and Erin MacKenzie and Lily Hughes-O’Higgins; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Elmer and sisters, Kay and Carrie. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation, by family request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, washeld at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, 100 Cornwallis Street, Kentville, Reverend Robyn Brown-Hewitt officiated. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.

Herbert Cheeseman - passed away peacefully on December 29, surrounded by family, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, NS. Born January 2nd, 1903, he was five days short of his 105th birthday. He spent Christmas at his granddaughter’s home, surrounded by family. Predeceased by his wife Dorothy, brothers Harold & Will, and sisters Dorothy & Laura, he is survived by sons Hugh & Graham, daughter Maureen, eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Herbert was a member of the Royal Army Service Corps between the two Great Wars, serving in Ireland, India and Persia. He, Dorothy & Maureen immigrated to Canada in 1947, living in Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia. To his family and friends, he was the salt of the earth. Sadly, the world has lost some of its flavouring. Visitation for Mr. Cheeseman was held from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday January 4, 2008 in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 5 Leverett Avenue, Kentville (902-678-2151) from where a funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday January 5, 2008 Rev. Arnold Bouter officiated. Burial took place in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Family flowers only please, however, donations in memory may be made to The Gideon Bible Society. Private condolences to the family may be sent by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca

HERSEY, Lottie M., 77, of Digby, died Dec. 29, 2007, in Digby General Hospital. Funeral Jan. 3 in Jayne's Funeral Home, Digby, with burial in Union Burial Ground.

ROONEY, M. “Jeanne” Mance - 85, Mount Denson, passed away in the Windsor Elms, on December 25, 2007. Born in Rough Waters, N.B., she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Hazel (Doucette) Chamberlain. Jeanne moved to Nova Scotia during the Second World War to work as part of the war effort at the Windsor Textiles. She was a founding member of the St. Mary’s Ladies Guild. She coordinated the Sunday school for many years and served on the parish council. In 1995 she received the Diocesan Medal for Merit in recognition of her many contributions to the church over the years. She is survived by her husband, DeWitt Rooney, Windsor Elms; daughter, Paulette (Robert MacDonald), High Prairie, Alta.; son, Anthony (Donna); grandsons, Christian and Tanner, Bishopville; granddaughter, Cheryl Brown, Halifax; daughter, Teresa, Kentville; brothers, Edmond, Sarnia, Ont.; Maurice, Gerard, Jerry Chamberlain, Bathurst, N.B.; sisters, Victorine Hannan, Lucinda Vienneau, Eleanor Hachey, Bathurst, N.B., and Diane Vautour, Sarnia, Ont. Jeanne was predeceased by her son, Claude Anthony; stepmother, Mary; brothers, Alcide, Lionel; sisters, Theresa, in infancy and Rose-Marie. Arrangements for cremation were entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family received visitors 7-9 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2007. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 29 in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Hantsport, with Rev. J.J. MacDonald officiating. A reception immediately followed in the church hall. A private family interment will take place at a later date in St. John’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Windsor. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Jeanne may be made to Windsor Elms Senior Citizens Home, King Street, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0 or a charity of one’s choice. Private messages of condolence may be made in the “Guest Book” at: www.familycare.ca.

Kenney D.B. Kenney - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father Daniel Baker Kenney, 90, of Westport, on Dec. 26, 2007, at home. Born in Westport on May 22, 1917, he was the son of the late Daniel B. and Mary (Lent) Kenney. Dad was a life-long resident of Westport and a member of Westport Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his wife Viola Marguerite (Denton); a daughter, Nancy; son-In-law Gary Titus; a brother, George; a sister, Ann. Left to mourn his passing are his sisters, Alva Mararity and Elizabeth Cranney; a son Daniel ‘Danny’ (Theresa); daughters, Greta Anne (Linden) Thurber, Gail Titus, Penny Rosalind (Roy) Graham; grandchildren, Dana (Mike) O’Dell, Chris (Sherri) Thurber, Nadena (Evan) McDormand, Cheryl (Dan) Wilkens, Roland (Cindy) Swift, Coralee (Ray) Neilson, Jacquelyn (Paul) Titus-Jenkins, Kenney (Carrie) Graham, Kristine (Bill) Titus-McShane, Rod (Jacqueline) Thurber, Holly (Danny) Zevon, Rosalind (Glenn) Hussey, Daniel B. (Tara) Kenney, Amanda and Chad Graham; great-grandchildren, Zoe, Leah, Andrew, Dakota, Kristen, Timothy, Teah, Savannah, Ashton, Bethany, Janelle, Felicia, Cheride, Justin, Tyler, Kiaunie, Shaelyn, Jory, Benjamin, Hannah, Nina, Tameka, Danaka, Sykora, Daniel B; great-great-grandson, Brodie; several cousins, nieces and nephews; and devoted pets Benji and Twinkle. Dad owned and operated D.B. Kenney Wholesale Fish. Before his retirement, he made annual trips with several boats in tow to the eastern United States. After retirement, Dad still enjoyed trucking fish products to the U.S. He spent many enjoyable winters in Florida and was well known for his skillful shell crafts. All family members will remember and miss Dan’s love and concern for his family.

Kenney D.B. Kenney - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father Daniel Baker Kenney, 90, of Westport, on Dec. 26, 2007, at home. Born in Westport on May 22, 1917, he was the son of the late Daniel B. and Mary (Lent) Kenney. Dad was a life-long resident of Westport and a member of Westport Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his wife Viola Marguerite (Denton); a daughter, Nancy; son-In-law Gary Titus; a brother, George; a sister, Ann. Left to mourn his passing are his sisters, Alva Mararity and Elizabeth Cranney; a son Daniel ‘Danny’ (Theresa); daughters, Greta Anne (Linden) Thurber, Gail Titus, Penny Rosalind (Roy) Graham; grandchildren, Dana (Mike) O’Dell, Chris (Sherri) Thurber, Nadena (Evan) McDormand, Cheryl (Dan) Wilkens, Roland (Cindy) Swift, Coralee (Ray) Neilson, Jacquelyn (Paul) Titus-Jenkins, Kenney (Carrie) Graham, Kristine (Bill) Titus-McShane, Rod (Jacqueline) Thurber, Holly (Danny) Zevon, Rosalind (Glenn) Hussey, Daniel B. (Tara) Kenney, Amanda and Chad Graham; great-grandchildren, Zoe, Leah, Andrew, Dakota, Kristen, Timothy, Teah, Savannah, Ashton, Bethany, Janelle, Felicia, Cheride, Justin, Tyler, Kiaunie, Shaelyn, Jory, Benjamin, Hannah, Nina, Tameka, Danaka, Sykora, Daniel B; great-great-grandson, Brodie; several cousins, nieces and nephews; and devoted pets Benji and Twinkle. Dad owned and operated D.B. Kenney Wholesale Fish. Before his retirement, he made annual trips with several boats in tow to the eastern United States. After retirement, Dad still enjoyed trucking fish products to the U.S. He spent many enjoyable winters in Florida and was well known for his skillful shell crafts. All family members will remember and miss Dan’s love and concern for his family.

WHITE, Gladys Olive, 94, of Annapolis Royal Nursing Home , a native of Clementsvale, died Dec. 25, 2007. Memorial service was held Jan. 9 in Lawrencetown United Baptist Church, with burial in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown.