January 13 to January 19, 2008

Garnet Waldren McPhail – 81, Melanson, Kings County. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Garnet, which occurred with his family by his side, on Sunday, January 13, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Grosse Isle, Magdalen Islands, Quebec, he was a son of the late Garfield and Alice (Prest) McPhail. Garnet worked as a farmer, a cook at several restaurants in the area, a mason’s helper, a woodsman, a tower forest ranger and finally retired from custodial services at Acadia University in 1987. He was well-known as a folk artist and chain saw artist. He received National Film Board achievements with the Folk Art Foundation. His beloved hobby filled his retirement years and his pieces of art were collected as well as shown at art galleries across Canada and the United States. Every piece of art had a story and brought a smile to everyone’s face. He loved a good conversation with anyone. Garnet had unconditional love for his family and life. He is survived by his wife, Madge (Long); sons, Zane (Gladys) Long, Black River; Keith (Karen) McPhail, Melanson; daughters, Kathy Long, Halifax; Audrey (Peter) Milne, New Minas; Zelda (Peter Stevenson), Aylesford; grandchildren, Leisa, Melanie, Mark, Tanya, Josh, Jessica, Lyndsay, Dawson, Jordan and Lori; six great grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Muriel Battist, Pictou; Blaina Kozicz, Joyce Donnelly and Carmen Goss, all of Ontario. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Ada Jollymore and Orphy MacDonald; brothers, Donald, Wourtle, Charlie, Philip and George; great grandson, Brayden Wilson. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2008, Reverend Mark Shaw officiated. Burial took place in the Black River Cemetery, Kings County. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to The Lung Association or the Black River Community Club. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

OGDEN, Vivian Daloris – 66, Prince Street, Yarmouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2008 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born April 12, 1941 in Upper Kent, New Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late George and Velma (Condon) Davenport. Vivian worked at Guest Hardware and the Skillet Restaurant, both in Yarmouth, having also worked as a secretary in the uranium mines in Elliott Lake, Ont. She also worked in child care, as well as working with her husband in their used furniture store. She was a former member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 61, Yarmouth, and she enjoyed sewing and embroidery. Vivian is survived by her husband of nearly 49 years, Stanley Ogden; her children, Michael Ogden, Edmonton, Alta.; Valerie Ogden, Ottawa, Ont.; Pastor James (Rosanne) Ogden, Shelburne; grandchildren, Jackie Ogden, Meagan Ogden, Nicholas Ogden, Katherine “K. D.” Ogden, Travis “Jake” Bullerwell; siblings, Trueman Davenport, Tiley, NB; Graydon Davenport, Minto, NB; Geraldine Hargrove, Bath, NB; George Davenport, Oromocto, NB; Pat Davenport, Fredericton, NB; Larry Davenport, Kingston, Ont. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brothers, Hayden Davenport, Benjamin Davenport; sisters, Bridget Berry, Inez Rideout. Visitation took place from 2-4 and 7-9 Monday and Tuesday, followed by the funeral at 2 PM, Wednesday, January 16, all in H. M. Huskilson’s Memorial Chapel, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth, Pastor James Ogden officiated. Spring burial will take place in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.huskilson.net

Kempton, Frances Lavenia - 91, of Albany New, Queens County, passed away Sunday, Jan 13th, 2008 in North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia. Born in Colpton, Lunenburg Co, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Gladys (Heim) Colp. Frances was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Caledonia; Kempt United Baptist Church as well as Kempt Institute and she was an avid knitter. She is survived by daughters: Ruth (Fred) Hawkes, Harmony; Isabel (Reginald) Jones, Wileville; Mildred (Robert) Hawkes, Caledonia. Sons, Lincoln, Albany New; Peter, Dartmouth. Ten grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Sisters: Beatrice Fancy, Pleasant River; Jean Gaudet, Lillian Jefferson, Halifax. Brothers: Simeon, and Walter, both of Colpton; Norman, Bridgetown. She was predeceased by her husband Purney; sisters: Bertha, Gertrude and Betty and brothers Ernest, Joseph, Harris and William. Order of Eastern Star service was held Wednesday, January 16. Funeral service was held Thursday, January 17th, 2008 both from Kempt United Baptist Church. Rev. John Boddy officiated. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Kempt. Donations may be made to I.W.K. Grace Hospital, Halifax. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

Arthur William “Buzz” Brown – 69, of Kentville, passed away Monday, January 14, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Kentville, he was a son of Arthur and Evelyn (Powers) Brown. He served with the Canadian Armed Forces for three years. He worked in the tobacco industry, at various other jobs, and was later employed with Hostess Foods, from where he retired following 20 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. The greatest loves of his life were his wife and daughter, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, the former Carolyn Keddy; a daughter, Judy (Greg) Wile, Upper Dyke; four sisters, Helen (Ernie) Parsons, Kentville; Geraldine Forest, Sackville; Shirley Rose and Grace Rose, both of Hamilton, Ontario; a brother, James “Jim” (Susan), Centreville; two grandchildren, Kelly and Scott; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there was no visitation by family request. The funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Robert Billings officiated. Burial took place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County. No flowers please, by Buzz’s request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome. com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

BANKS, Virginia “Ginny” Marie (Comeau) – 79, of Torbrook Mines passed away Monday, January 14, 2008 in the QE II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax after a brief illness. Born in Comeauville, Digby County she was a daughter of the late Arcade and Margaret (Saulnier) Comeau. Ginny retired in 1992. She lived in Torbrook Mines all of her married life and was a very active member of the community as well as being an active member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. She was the recipient of Volunteer of the Year Award from the County of Annapolis for all of her years of dedication and work at the Three Rivers Community Centre. Ginny enjoyed knitting, quilting, sewing and most recently her computer. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend who was always willing to help others. Surviving are daughters Mona (Mark) Pearl, Kentville; Janet (Thomas) Small, Aylesford and Darlene (Troy) Eisnor, Torbrook Mines. Sons Dwight, Windsor; Eric, Torbrook Mines and Nelson (Nancy), Berwick. Sisters Odile (Cyril) Courtney, Halifax; Rose (Paul) Napier, Queensland and Leona (Ralph) Carroll, Lower Sackville. Brothers Raymond, Comeauville; Delbert (Shirley), Brookfield N.S. and Ralph (Mariette), Comeauville. Grandchildren Erin, Evan, Meghan, Lindsay, Amanda, Selina, Ross, Thomas, Danielle, great grandchild Destiny. Sisters in law Reta Banks and Wanda Bezanson both of Kingston N.S. Brothers in law Neil (Barbara) Banks, Kelowna B.C. and Charles Cochrane, Edmonton AB and many nieces and nephews. Ginny’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Paul McGuire as well as the staff at Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton for the care they provided over the last several months. Cremation has taken place and by request there will be no visitation. A memorial mass was held Saturday, January 19th at St. Monica’s Roman Catholic Church, Middleton, Father Gerald Saulnier officiated. A reception followed in the Parish Hall. Private interment will take place in Torbrook Mines United Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in memory may be made to Three Rivers Community Centre or Soldiers Memorial Hospital. Online condolences may be made through www.middletonfuneralhome.com

Rose Marie Jessop - It was with great sadness that the family announced the passing of Rose Marie Jessop, of Ellershouse, Hants County, who passed away on Monday, January 14, 2008, in the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, at the age 50. Born on September 17, 1957, in Windsor, Hants County, she is the daughter of Ellis and Anne (Dill) Sheehy of Windsor. Rose was a long time standing volunteer and a T.A. at the Newport Station Elementary School. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister. She enjoyed taking her son to basketball, swimming and was an avid supporter of the Windsor Blue Fins. She also loved her Sunday drives with her husband, Greg, and going to the cottage. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Gregory Andrew Jessop; son, Nathan (Lindsay), Fort McMurray, Alberta; and a grandchild due to be born in July. She is also survived by step-daughters, Tina, Dartmouth; Tammy, Fort McMurray, Alberta; Rose will also be missed by her canine friend, Sophie. Besides her parents Ellis and Anne, Rose is also survived by siblings, Steve (Trudy) Sheehy, Windsor; Beth (Robert) Sanford, Mount Denson; Mike (Kathy) Sheehy, Windsor; Homer (Linda) Sheehy, Windsor; Nancy (Jeff) Bezanson, Windsor; Sue Sheehy (Garey Pridham), Windsor; special sister, Ginny Caldwell; numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2008, in the Windsor United Church. The Rev. Bill Gibson and the Rev. E. E. Hill officiated, followed by a reception in the Windsor United Churcu Annex. Burial will be held at a later date. The family wish to express a sincere 'Thank You' to the staff of Hants Community Hospital, Unit 6 at the Dialysis Centre, Halifax and a special thanks to Dr. Bill Enright. Donations in memory of Rose, were requested to be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Hants Community Hospital Foundation. To sign the book of condolence, click on “Obituaries” at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

BOWSER, Mabel Catherine - 92. A kind and gentle woman has died. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mabel Catherine Bowser on Monday, January 14, 2007, in Wolfville Nursing Home. Born in Halifax, she was the oldest daughter of the late James and Carrie (Hartling) Zong. She attended schools in Halifax. Mabel was very talented, along with a great sense of humor. She enjoyed a good joke as well. Mabel had a beautiful voice and during her time spent in nursing homes she kept the patients entertained with a variety of songs. She loved to sew and knit. Among her sewing accomplishments were the beautiful rag dolls and animals that she enjoyed making. Mabel is survived by children, Douglas (Doris) Mahoney, Hantsport; James Mahoney, Halifax; William (Carol) Mahoney, Fall River; Louise Baldson, Ottawa, Ont.; Wendy Oldford, Aylesford; and Sean (Geri) Mahoney, Quispamsis, N.B., several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Bette Zong. Mabel was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been predeceased by parents, her first husband, John Douglas Mahoney, her second husband, Gilbert Bowser; sister, Kathleen Clarke, brother Ronald Zong; son-in-law, Richard Oldford; and infant granddaughter, Heather Anne Oldford. The family would like to thank her caregivers at the Wolfville Nursing Home and New Visions Home, Berwick, for the excellent care given to our mother. Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317).The visitation from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, January 15 was cancelled due to bad weather conditions. Funeral service was held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, with Rev. Bill Gibson officiating. A reception was held in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre. Interment was held in Oakhill Cemetery, Ellershouse. Donations in memory of Mabel may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, 6009 Quinpool Rd., Ste. 300, Halifax, NS B3K 5J7 (1-800-611-6345) or a charity of one's choice. Private messages of condolence may be made in the "guest book" at: www.familycare.ca

Pettigrew, Gloria June, age 60, of Garlands Crossing, passed away Monday, January 14, 2008 at home. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Murray & Margaret (Shiers) Ettinger. Gloria was a stay at home mom who dedicated her life to her family. Surviving are her husband Wayne; son, Murray (Jennifer), Garlands Crossing; daughter, Margaret Pettigrew, Windsor; grandchildren, Emily, Conlan, & Brooke. There was no visitation by request. Private family graveside service was held in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. Rev. Wensell MacLeod officiated. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Donations in Gloria's memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be sent to www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

MacKENZIE, Roy A. – 84, Yarmouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at home. Born in Plaister Mines, Victoria Co., Cape Breton February 16, 1923, he was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was the son of the late John P. and Katie (MacQueen) MacKenzie, Baddeck. Roy was an active member of the Canadian Armed Forces during the second World War, having served in Canada, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe, receiving the France and Germany Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and the War Medal. Upon completion of duty, he attended Business College in Sydney, and was then employed at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck during its construction in the early 1950’s. He went to Yarmouth as a Canadian Customs Officer in 1955, until his retirement in 1988. He was a loyal member of Beacon United Church, Yarmouth, serving on the Board of Stewards for many years. He was also a member of the Yarmouth Historical Society, the St. Andrew’s Scottish Heritage Society, as well as Boy Scout Volunteer. He is survived by nephews, Franklyn (Kari) MacKenzie, Palso, Wash., Gordie and Aaron MacKenzie, Baddeck; niece, Cathy (Kenny) Pierrand, Baddeck; sister-in-law, Josie MacKenzie, Baddeck Bay; sister-in-law and long-time friend, Kaye Robinson, Baddeck; as well as three great-nieces and great-nephew. He was predeceased by beloved brother, Donald, in 1996. Roy would want special acknowledgement to the Bourque family of Yarmouth, whom he had not only known for most of his years in Yarmouth, but with whom he had made his home for the past 13 years, receiving unrelenting care and compassion, not only from Sophie and Albert, but from their family as well, with particular thanks to Oliver for his kind and gentle caregiving on a daily basis over the years, and to Yvette, for her many hours spent with Roy. They all truly treated him as a special member of the family, taking care of his mother for eight years prior to this. A special note of thanks to Cindy Wilson for her role as caregiver in recent years, as well, and to Kathy Kerr for her ongoing friendship and visits throughout the years. Not only will Roy be remembered for his thoughtfulness and generosity, as well as for his avid world travel and thoughtful letters and cards to family and friends, but especially for his fudge, fondly enjoyed by so many over the years. Visitation took place from 7-9 Thursday evening in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth. The funeral was held at 1 PM, Friday, January 18 from Beacon United Church, Beacon Street, Yarmouth, Rev. Leslie Robinson officiated. Interment took place in Highland Cemetery, Baddeck Bay, Cape Breton at 2 PM, Saturday, January 19. Memorial donations may be made to the Tri-County Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.huskilson.net

PLEUNIS, Johannes Leonardus (Jan) 1909-2008. With great sadness we announce the passing of Jan Pleunis on January 15, 2008 in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, at age 98. Jan was born in the Netherlands, near Delfi, on November 26, 1909. He was an only child who as a teenager went on summer bicycling trips throughout Europe. He went on to obtain a post-secondary technical education that should have taken him into the engineering field. However, Jan had a very deep love of and connection with animals and in the late 1920’s became employed at a silver fox breeding farm where he developed specialized diets and enclosures to improve upon the breeding success of silver foxes. The stock market crash eventually ended that venture and caused him to establish a very successful boarding kennel for cat and dogs for about 10 years in The Hague, which the Second World War brought to an end in 1942. He married in 1946 and to support his growing family, found employment at a rayon factory near Arnhem. It was a secure job, but being a very independent man, he looked for an opportunity to start his own business. A long-time Dutch friend, Fritz Visbach, living in New Brunswick, encouraged him to join him in partnership and establish a company to grow both Christmas trees and trees for reforestation. In May, 1958, Jan and his wife and children immigrated to the Fredericton area, and Valley Tree Nursery in Island View became a reality. Jan worked in this business until he retired at age 66. During this time, he also taught Sunday School and was an active member of a very lively Men’s Group at Kingsolear United Baptist Church. Jan and his wife chose to retire in Nova Scotia and his retirement included many travels throughout Canada and abroad. He also pursued his interests in woodworking, pottery and painting. His other great loves were visiting with friends and family and spending time with his grandchildren and his dogs and cats. He was predeceased by his eldest son Gijs Carel, and is survived by his wife Charlotte; sons Frank (Sandra), Arend-Jan (Elaine), and Wouter; daughters Elsebeth Olshefsky (Paul) and Anneloes; grandchildren Shawn and Stephanie Pleunis and Talia and Kyria Olshefsky; great grandchild Brooke. The family is very grateful for the dedicated care given to Jan by both VON Services and the doctors and nurses of Annapolis Community Health Centre. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of the Kaulbach Family Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal. A memorial service and interment will be held at a later date in the spring in Island View, New Brunswick. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jan may be made to VON Services, Nova Scotia or Annapolis Community Health Centre. Email condolences may be sent to KAULBACHFH@ns.aliantzinc.ca