January 6 to January 12, 2008 continued

Thorne, Edith Frances (Hill), writer, dramatist, wife and mother, died peacefully at her adopted home in Liverpool, NS, early Friday. She was 93. Born Sept. 2, 1914, in Charlottetown, she was the daughter of the late James Henry and Annie Gladys (MacMillan) Hill. She attended Prince Street School and Prince of Wales College, both in Charlottetown. She later had a weekly radio program on Charlottetown-based CFCY-AM Radio in the 1930s, giving dramatic readings of well-known books. She went to Emerson College in Boston and earned a degree in literary interpretation, majoring in drama and speech. From 1939-1941, she taught at Ontario Ladies College, later to become Trafalgar Castle School, in Whitby, Ont, where she became head of speech and drama. In 1941, she moved to Sydney, NS, to serve as a civilian navy decoder, tracking Second World War convoys between North America, Great Britain and Murmansk in what was then the Soviet Union. It was in Sydney where a mutual friend introduced her to her future husband, Pilot Officer Edward Lefferts (Ted) Thorne, an air force doctor. Aboard a streetcar in a January 1942 snowstorm in Halifax, he asked her to marry him. A month later, they exchanged vows in Toronto. Her husband shipped overseas later that summer, as a flight-lieutenant and medical officer with RCAF fighter squadrons and Bomber Command until 1945. She returned to Charlottetown, where she worked at Wellner’s Jewelry Store. Upon her husband’s return, the couple moved for a year to Calgary, where they had their first child, Edward Lefferts IV. They returned to Halifax in 1947 and had the second of their four children, Ann Kathryn. She was followed by Susan Frances and Stephen James. Edith Thorne was a patron of the arts and a longtime supporter of Neptune Theatre, the Nova Scotia Art Gallery and the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra in Halifax. She was also a lifelong fishing enthusiast, whether it was trout fishing near the family’s summer home in Wood Islands, P.E.I., or hook-and-line fishing for cod in the Northumberland Strait. She netted two fish during her last fishing trip, two years ago near Liverpool. With her children grown, she returned to school later in life, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. While there, she played the lead role in a stage production about Nova Scotia folklorist Helen Creighton. During these years, she wrote extensively about her life growing up in Prince Edward Island. She is survived by daughter, Dr. Susan Thorne of Liverpool; sons, Ted Thorne (Patti) of Millarville, Alta., and Stephen Thorne of Ottawa; six grandchildren: Matthew and Christopher Yetman of Toronto, Sarah and Ted Thorne of Calgary, Katherine Thorne of Ottawa, and John Thorne of Halifax. Sisters, Roberta Elkin (Gerald) of Saint John, N.B., and Marjorie McNaughton of Ottawa; brother, H. Douglas Hill (Rosemary) of Charlottetown; She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Dr. Edward L. Thorne; a daughter, Ann Yetman, and two brothers, Jack and Donald Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Neptune Theatre Foundation. Funeral was held Wednesday, January 16, 2008 from Milton Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. Rev. Jennifer Garbin officiated. A private family burial followed at Camp Hill Cemetery in Halifax. Cremation took place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool where online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

MOORING, Jack Leslie - 83, of Yarmouth, passed away January 11, 2008 with his great-granddaughter, Michelle, by his side after a short illness. Born on August 2 1924, in Leeds England, he was a son of the late Harold and Gladys Mooring. Jack came to Canada during World War Two. While being posted in Yarmouth, Jack met and married his wife of 59 years, the late Edith Mooring. Besides being a veteran of the Second World War, Jack worked at Killam Brothers in Yarmouth, IOC in Labrador, and retired from Suncore in Fort MacMurray, Alberta in 1984. Jack had a great sense of humor and everyone who knew him liked him. He is survived by his daughter Yvonne (Al); his two grandchilden that he raised Mike (June), Edmonton, Alberta; and Gail (Roland), Halifax; grandchildren Sandy and Jamie; great-grandchildren Michelle (Earle), Eldon, Gordy, Samantha, Nicholas, Anthony, Veronica; and special great-great granddaugher Addie. Jack is also survived by sister Gladys, England; sisters-in-law Viola and Hilda “Tuddie”; along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Jack David “Tinky”, wife Edith, daughter in infancy Linda Marie, and a brother and a sister. Jack would like everyone to know how special Mary “Troopie” Muise, Enid Mitchelmore and great-granddaughter Michelle were in the last part of his days. Always taking care of him and keeping his spirits up. Visitation was held Monday January 14 from 2-4 and 7-9pm, with prayers at 8:00pm in Sweeny's Funeral Home. Funeral service was held Tuesday at 10:00am in St. Ambrose Cathedral, Reverend Mr. Stephen Bourque officiated. A reception followed in the Jubilee Room. Burial will take place in the Spring at Our Lady Of Calvary Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Email condolences may be sent to sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book online at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

George Leslie Weatherbee, age 68, of Bramber, Hants County, passed away peacefully in the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, on Saturday, January 12, 2008, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on November 3, 1939, in Cheverie, Hants County, Nova Scotia, George was the son of the late Joseph Weatherbee Sr. and Harriett Hattie” (Harvey) Weatherbee of Bramber. George was also predeceased by his wife, the former Carolyn Audrey Brown; brother, Joseph (Junior); and a sister, Lolita. George is survived by his five children, Norine (Kevin) Brown, Bedford; Merton (Heather), Pembroke; Wade (Shirley), Bramber; Shelley (Terry) Comeau, Bramber; Natasha (John) Swinamer, Windsor; sister, Jessie Weatherbee, Bramber; 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. George is also survived by his dear friend, Arlene. He leaves behind his other two beloved ‘babies’, Teddy and Patches. George loved his dogs, the outdoors, the woods and beach, especially enjoying taking his dogs for a walk on the beach, or going for long drives and taking his ‘girls’ for a coffee. He loved to take his kids and grandkids dulsing or fishing in his boat. George worked in the construction industry for 40 years, retiring in 2002. He will be deeply and forever missed by his family, and sadly missed by his neighbors and life-long friends in the community where he lived his entire life. Visitation was 12–1 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2008, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Connie Wilson and Pastor Burt Walsh officiated, with interment at the Bramber Cemetery, Bramber. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of George, were requested to be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of one’s choice. To sign the book of condolence, click on “Obituaries” at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

MULLEN, Vance Gordon - 61, of Deerfield, Yarmouth Co. passed away January 12 2008, in Halifax. Born in Havelock, Nova Scotia on April 9 1946 he was a son of the late Thomas and Pearl (Hill) Mullen. Vance was a teacher and principal for 30 years. He was an avid golfer, bowler, and curler. He was a volunteer firefighter, Past Chairman of the Yarmouth Boys and Girls Club as well as Past President of the Yarmouth Golf and Country Club. Vance is survived by daughter Tracey (Robert) Hamilton, Bedford, NS; sons Peter Mullen, Deerfield, NS; Michael (Jo-lynn Macfarlane) Mullen, Riverview, NB; brothers Thomas Mullen, Havelock, NS; Eric Mullen, Havelock, NS; and 6 grandchildren. He was predeceased by wife Cheryl Robertson and brother Pat Mullen. Visitation was held Tuesday, January 15th from 7-9pm in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral service took place Wednesday, January 16th at 2:00pm in Sweeny’s Funeral Chapel, Rev. A.D. Bill Newell officiated. Burial took place in Chebogue Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in memory of Vance. The family wishes to thank Dr. Molinari and the staff of the M.S.I.C.U. of QE2 VG Site for the care and support at this difficult time. Email condolences may be sent to sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guestbook online at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

Elsie May "Dolly" MacDonald, age 96, of Windsor and Mount Denson, Hants County, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2008, in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born on October 21, 1911, in Upper Granville, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, she was a daughter of the late George and Leila (Gesner) Reese. She was an adherant of the Mount Denson United Baptist Church, where she was a past member of the Loyal Workers. She is survived by daughters, Barbara (Malcolm) Fife, Riverside Albert, NB; Carol (Bryon) Simpson, Mount Denson; Helen (Lionel) MacLean, Hubbards; sons, George (Lois) Lynch, Mount Denson; Harold (Kay) MacDonald, Rothesay, NB; sister, Helen McCarthy, Hampton; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great great-grandchild. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, George Lynch; her second husband, Lawson MacDonald; a grandson, Kevin Lynch; brothers, Percy, Chester and Arnold Reese. Visitation was 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2008, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Virginia DeAdder officiated. Interment was in the Mount Denson Baptist Cemetery, Mount Denson, followed by a reception in the Mount Denson Community Hall. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Elsie were requested to be made to the Mount Denson United Baptist Church, the Mount Denson Baptist Cemetery Fund or to a charity of one’s choice. To sign the book of condolence, click on “Obituaries” at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome .com

Tracey Faye Crossley, age 33, of Union Corner, Hants County, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008, in Windsor. Born on October 27, 1974, in Windsor, Hants County, Nova Scotia, she is the daughter of Faye and Joe Pellegrini, Union Corner and John and Betty Wile, Taber, Alberta. She had worked as a flagger with Safety First, Windsor. She was formerly employed with Tim Horton’s, Dartmouth and previously in Edmonton, Alberta. Tracey attended the Brooklyn & District Elementary School and had graduated from the Hants West Rural High School, Brooklyn. She will be forever missed by all those who knew and loved her. Besides her parents, she is survived by a daughter, Chelsea Dayn and a son, Joseph, both at home. She is also survived by her sister, Sara Pellegrini at home; also a sister, Susanne Wile, Alberta; her grandparents, Charles and Lois (Dykens) McCulloch, Union Corner; grandmothers, Marina (Pacini) Pellegrini, Union Corner; Anna Wile (Albert Kelly), Leminster; many aunts, uncles, cousins and her canine friend, "Miss Kitty". She was predeceased by her grandfather’s, Ugo Pellegrini; Walter Flynn and Henry Wile; uncle's, Randy Flynn and Charlie McCulloch; cousin's, Cori and Geofrey McCulloch. Visitation was 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2008, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in the Scotch Village Century Cemetery, Scotch Village. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Tracey were requested to be made to a charity of one’s choice. To sign the book of condolence, click on “Obituaries”, at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

ISAAC, Hildegard - Hildegard passed away peacefully on January 7 in her 97 year, at the Meadows Long Term Care Home in Ancaster, Ont. She is survived by her children: Judith Born (Dr. Gunter Born), Susan Barreca and Michael Isaac. Oma to Dr. Leslie Born (Walter Schaible), Dr. Trevo Born (Dr. Lisa Airan), Stephen Barreca (Juanita), Kathryn Barreca and Tyler Isaac. Mrs. Isaac was a former resident of Middleton, N.S. and a charter member of Annaval Chapter #31, Order of Eastern Star. Funeral service was held at the Temple Ansheslom in Hamilton on January 10. Expression of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Bernier, Ethel Merle, 91 Dykeland Lodge, Windsor, formerly of Upper Burlington passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in Dykeland Lodge. Born in Summerville, Hants Co. NS. She was a daughter of the late Willis and Nettie (Sanford) Marsters. Ethel lived in Ontario for many years before moving to Upper Burlington in the early 70’s. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and listening to country and gospel music. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by daughters, Joyce Harvey, Gypsum Mines, and Faye (Clary) McCarthy, Three Mile Plains; sons, Clayton Benedict, Windsor Morris (Ella) Benedict Sweets Corner,Dale(Sharon) Benedict, Avondale. Glen (Susan) Bernier, Fort Fraser, BC, 25 Grandchildren and 26 great-granchildren, several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Antoine Bernier, son Floyd, sisters, Jennie and Eula, brothers Roland and Morris, and son-in-law Raymond Harvey. There was no visitation by request. Funeral service was held Monday, January 14 at 2:00pm in the J.W. Allen Funeral Home, Highway 215, Summerville, Hants Co., with burial in Musgrove Road Cemetary, Summerville. Rev. Gerald Mosher officiated, assisted by Rev. Garnet Parker. Family flowers only. Donations to friends of Dykeland Lodge, Musgrove Road Cemetary or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. E-mail condolences allenfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca

Julia Justine Griffin - 78, of 13 Brow of Mountain Road, Halls Harbour, Kings Co. passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at home. Born in Wolfville, she was a daughter of the late Harold & Agnes (Shay) Weatherbee. Julia was a homemaker who loved her family, her home, flowers and gardening. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Laurie; daughters: Jo-Anne Griffin-Sampson (Darrel), Antigonish; Brenda Griffin (Jim) Halls Harbour; Joy Louise Ward (Donald), Nicholsville; son: Laurie "Skip" Milton (Tobie), Millville; grandson, Bradford (Kristen) Port Williams; grandchildren: Owen, Michelle, Shannon and Erin; great grandchildren: George and Maisy; nephews: Rick, Wesley and Gary Laird; brothers: Clarence (Mary); Ronald (Donna) all of Wolfville; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Sonny; sister, Rosie and a nephew, Greg. Cremation has taken place. No visitation by family request. The funeral service was held Monday, January 14, 2008 at 4:00p.m. in the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr.(Exit 14), Coldbrook. Rev. Marc Potvin officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Fox Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On line condolences may be made through www.annapolisvalleyfuneralhome.com

BOWER, Victor Avery, 79, of Toronto, Ontario, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2008. Born in Upper Ohio, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, on April 23, 1928. Victor worked for over 35 years at Lake Simcoe Ice as a truck driver. He is remembered by his many family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Helen; his brothers, Ronald (Blanche) and Leonard; children, Cindy (Keith), Susan (Daryl), Sheila (Len), Clifford (Mary), Arthur (Susan), son-in-law George Nickerson; grandchildren, Paula (Lee), Cathy (Adam), Shelley (Peter), Vicky, Richard (Jennifer), Leon (Wanda), Bridget (Tom), Michael, Christine, Eddie, Noelle; great grandchildren, Stephen, Cody, Gregory, Shane, Mykayla, Amber, Chance, Jesse, Brandon, Kobe, Justin, Blake, Donald, Deshaun, Mackayla. Victor was predeceased by his parents, Gladys and Reuben Bower and a daughter, Linda Nickerson. Interment was at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Toronto.