December 30, 2007 to January 5, 2008 continued

William Fenwick “Bill” West – 83, of Kentville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Coldbrook, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Gertrude (Wood) West. In his younger years, Bill was employed in the lumber industry and together with his father worked at Hayes Mill in Coldbrook. He was a veteran of the Second World War having served in Europe with the North Nova Scotia Regiment. He was also a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served with the Special Expeditionary Force in the Signal Corps. Following the war, he began a career as a mechanic and later worked in the trucking industry. He had been employed with C.B. Robinsons, Kentville; Connell Motors, Middleton; Port Williams Agencies, Gates & Watson Trucking and Harold B. Legge Transport from where he retired. He enjoyed his home, hunting, fishing, working on his car, Sunday drives, animals, especially his little dog, Benji, spending time with his wife, his family and his friends. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kings Branch No. 6, Kentville. He was a good man, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris; five children, Jean Danells, Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville; Fenwick (Cathy), Burgess Mountain; Malcolm (Debbie), Upper Dyke; Brian, Coldbrook and Elizabeth (William Rhynard), Kentville; a sister, Florence (Bob) Mills, Alberta; three brothers, Harold, Alberta; Fred, Ontario and Ronald (Barbara), Steam Mill; 17 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Carol Ann. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2008 with a Royal Canadian Legion service held at 7:00 p.m. in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008, Reverend Doctor Judith Saunders officiated. Burial took place in the Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society, the Valley Regional Hospital or the Red Cross Society (Bill himself supported the Red Cross by donating blood over 100 times). The family also wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the doctors , nurses and staff of the Valley Regional Hospital for the kindness, care and compassion shown throughout Bill’s illness. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

McLeod, Robie Errol – 67, passed away on January 3, 2008. Born April 13, 1940 in Halifax, he was the son of the late Reid McLeod and Hilda (Fields) McLeod. Robie was employed by MV Bluenose for 30 years. He was a past legion member. Robie is survived by daughter Heather McLeod, Meteghan River, brother Donald McLeod, Chegoggin, sisters Carol (Robert) Saulnier, Clementsville; Marilyn (John) Dennis, South Ohio; and Sherry D’Eon, Brooklyn. He was predeceased by his wife, Diane (Winship) McLeod and his parents. Visitation was held Monday, January 7 from 7-9pm. Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 8 at 2:00pm, Rev. A.D. Bill Newell officiated. Both were held in Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial took place in the Chegoggin Cemetery. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. E-mail condolences may be sent to sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guestbook online at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

KEHOE, Derek – 23, Yarmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 4, 2008 in Yarmouth. Born May 9, 1984 in County Cavan, Ireland, he was a son of James Kehoe, Newfoundland, and Sue Anne (McCormack) Townsend (Robert Robicheau), Yarmouth. Derek loved his music, skateboarding, and spending time with his family, and he was very interested in sciences. Besides his parents, he is survived by brothers, Steven Kehoe, Greenville; Jimmy Kehoe (Velma Thornton), Yarmouth; a sister, Helena Kehoe (Scott Lawrence), Greenville; a step-brother, Stephen Townsend, Yarmouth. Cremation has taken place and there was no visitation by request. A memorial service was held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 7 from H. M. Huskilson’s Memorial Chapel, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth, Rev. A. D. (Bill) Newell officiated. Memorial donations may be made to the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.huskilson.net

Frances Jean (nee Longley) Martin – 67, of Kentville, Nova Scotia, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, surrounded by her family. Born in Barrie, Ontario, she was a daughter of the late Geoffrey and Jean (Godding) Longley. Fran spent most of her life in Southern Ontario, recently moving to Nova Scotia. She is survived by her daughter, Tamara Martin; a son, Glenn Martin and his wife April Wade; two brothers, Douglas and James Longley and a sister-in-law, Dianne. Fran always had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren, Willem Martin; Colin, Michael and Holly Longley. She was predeceased by an infant grandson, Geoffrey Martin. The family wish to express their sincere appreciation to the wonderful staff at the Valley Regional Hospital and especially to Dr. Gurusamy for your guidance, support and exceptional care. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and their was no visitation by family request. A private family memorial service will be held with a public graveside service to be held in Ontario at a later date. 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.

Rines, Ruth Louise (Langthorne) – 80, passed away on January 4, 2008. Born March 9, 1927 in Argyle, Yarmouth Co., she was the daughter of the late Bernard Langthorne and Ruby (Hayes) Langthorne. Ruth is survived by brother Stanley Langthorne, Pleasant Valley; sisters Myrtle Hurlburt, Argyle; Marjorie Roberts, Roberts Island; and Parazanda Gould, Yarmouth. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Rines, Yarmouth; father, Bernard Langthorne, Berwick; mother Ruby Langthorne (Hayes), Argyle; and twin sister Ruby Thomas, Moncton. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sweeny’s Funeral Home. A private family burial will take place in the spring of 2008. Donations in memory may be made to the Harbourside Lodge. E-mail condolences may be sent to sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guestbook online at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

Victor Edward Jackson – 82, formerly of Newfoundland and New Minas, passed away Friday, January 4, 2008 in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Camp Hill Site, Halifax. Born in Brigus, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Victor Sr. and Beatrice (Dyke) Jackson. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served with the merchant navy. Following the war, he became associated with the Pentecostal Assemblies and pastored in many places throughout Canada and the United States. He was the founder of the Toronto Teen Challenge in 1965 and later reinstated the Teen Challenge in Boston. He helped to grow many congregations throughout the Maritime Provinces and throughout Kentucky. He later retired to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. He is survived by his wife, the former Joyce Windsor; two daughters, Nancy Lay and Ruth Scott, both of Kentucky; five grandchildren, Christy, Kimberly, Michael, Amanda and Andrew; six great grandchildren, Tiffany, Brittany, Martina, Colin, Virginia Lynn and Ann Marie; three sisters, Queen, Toronto; Pearl, Halifax and Violet, Newfoundland; two brothers, Gordon and Busher, both of Newfoundland; an adopted brother, David, Newfoundland; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters, Netha, Evelyn and Audrey; a brother, Tom. Visitation was held from 12:30 until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Pastor Robert Cross officiated. A reception followed in the reception room of the White Family Funeral Home. Burial will take place at a later date in the Canard Burial Ground, Kings County. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Feed the Children Program. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

Williams, Allison Russell – 80, passed away at home on January4, 2008. Born September 29, 1927 in Yarmouth, he was the son of the late George and Eldora Williams. He attended the Yarmouth Wesleyan Church. He was also very active in the Highland Gun Club and was a heavy equipment operator all of his working life. He is survived by his son Bryan (Dale) Williams, Pugwash, and his grandson Milo. He was predeceased by his wife; Shirley and brother; Gordon. Visitation was held Monday, January 7 from 7-9pm. Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 8 at 11:00am, Pastor Jim Agrell officiated. Both were held in Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial took place in the Chegoggin Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetic Association. E-mail condolences may be sent to sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guestbook online at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

McComiskey, Margaret Marie – 79, of the Gentle Care Nursing Home in Yarmouth, passed away at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital on Friday, January 4, 2008. Born January 13, 1928, she was predeceased by her husband Gordon. She is survived by daughters Lynn Bushee, Newburyport, MA; Gail McComiskey, Rockland, ME; sons Wayne McComiskey, Amesbury, MA; Mark McComiskey of Punta Gorda, FLA, and 7 grandchildren. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sweeny’s Funeral Home. There will be a memorial service in the spring of 2008 at Puritan Lawn Garden Cemetery in Peabody, MA. E-mail condolences may be sent to sweenys@ns. aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guestbook online at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

Jacqueline Roberts Carter – It is with profound sadness that the family of Jacqueline Roberts Carter (nee Cull) announce her passing, early in the evening, January 5th, 2008. Born October 6th, 1921 in Port-Aux-Basques, Newfoundland, she would go on to touch the lives of many people, primarily as a Registered Nurse. Earning her RN in St. John’s, Nfld during the Second World War, she took her role as a healer seriously and tended to nearly all of her immediate and extended family members over the years as not only nurse, but as sister, mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother.After moving to Nova Scotia, from Corner Brook, in 1971, she made close friends quickly. She was a duty nurse at the campus clinic at Acadia University in Wolfville, until her retirement in 1986. She had friends of all ages during this period. Her ability to connect with, not only people her own age, but with the many students she tended to, was a significant source of pride for her family. She was so many things to so many people allowing those around her to learn from that. When she was not tending to patients, she could be found playing Bridge, making one, or several, of her famous cherry cakes, watching a Deanna Durbin movie, or offering her definitive opinion on various current affairs and the state of the universe. She also contributed years of enthusiastic service to the Girl Guides of Canada. She was, however, above all, dedicated to the children in her life. Grandchildren never got old and there was always someone who needed to “gargle with warm salt water” until she could get to them and “have a look” at a sore throat. For these things and so much more we will be forever grateful. She is survived by sisters, Vera (Etobicoke), Theodora, (Corner Brook) and Shirley (Toronto), her three children, John (Linda) Halifax, Margaret (David) Mississauga and Peter (Charlotta) Toronto, special daughter-in-law Pam Carter and by her six grandchildren, Bob, Wendy, Terri, James, Emma and Pierre and two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Daniel. She was predeceased by her brother John (Jack) killed in action, WWII, her parents, John and Amelia Cull, sisters, Molly, Marguerite (Babs) and Sylvia and husband, Henry. Visitation took place at Snow’s Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax, Sunday, January 13th, 6-8pm and funeral service took place Monday, January 14th, 2pm at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, Purcell’s Cove Road, Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or St. Augustine’s Anglican Church. Email condolences: condolences.snow@ns.aliantzinc.ca.

Meakin, Mary “Olive”- of Halifax. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mother Olive Meakin at the age of 92. Time took her strength, but never her spirit and died peacefully at home on January 5, 2008. Born in Yarmouth, she was the daughter of the late Monde and Adelaide (Robichaud), Hubbards. She was employed for many years at Edward’s Fine Food and later at Kentucky Fried Chicken, retiring in 1975 at the age of 60. She moved into the Gordon B. Isnor Manor in 1976 and had a busy and active retirement until her illness. She will be forever missed by her daughters. She is survived by daughters, Phyllis (Ernie) Benson, South River, On; Marjorie Lewczak, Halifax; sisters, Leta Crosby and Irene Nickerson both of Yarmouth; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by Cyril Will “Bill” Sr.; son, Cyril “Billy” Jr.; daughter, Ruth Mandzick; brothers Lawrence, Mebourne, Nelson, Douglas, Leslie, Donald, Harry; sisters, Lillian Sconille, Frances Wallace. Visitation was on Tuesday January 8, 2008 from 6-8 pm and Wednesday from 1-2 pm at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St. Halifax and from where a funeral service was held at 2 pm with burial at The Gate Of Heaven Cemetery. Donations to The Canadian Cancer Society or the C.N.I.B. We love you mom, Rest In Peace. Email-condolences.snow@ns.aliantzinc.ca