February 10 to February 16, 2008

VAUGHAN, Arthur Harden - 81, Hantsport, Hants Co., passed away peacefully Monday, February 11, 2008, in Windsor Elms Senior Citizens Home, Windsor. Arthur was born on October 17, 1926, in Bishopville, and was a son of the late James and Leora (Tracey) Vaughan. He is survived his wife of 61 years, the former Verna Tracey; son, Dale (Bonnie); daughters, Judith Vaughan, Donna (Garnet) Mason and Barbara (Bill) Mesheau; brothers, Royce (Florence), Leo (Joyce), Clyde (Mabel), and Eric (Ruth); sisters, Gwendolyn (Peter) Crane, Ella (George) Kewley, and Shirley Skipper; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arthur was predeceased by sisters, Christine Boudreau, and Sylvia in infancy. Arthur began his working career in the Royal Reserve Army, Windsor. He then went on to work for many years at Minas Basin Pulp and Power Ltd. He was a member of the Minas Waves Seniors Group, an adherent of Hantsport Baptist Church and a member of the Country Entertainers Band. Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). Funeral service was held 2 p.m., Friday, February 15, in Hantsport Baptist Church, corner of Willow and Main streets, Hantsport, with Rev. Daniel Jamer officiating. Private family interment took place in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, followed by a reception in the church gymnasium. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Arthur may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia, 17 Alma Cres., Halifax, NS B3N 9Z9. Private messages of condolence may be made in the “Guest Book” at: www.familycare.ca

Catherine Geraldine (Gerry) Fowlie - 89, of Kentville, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 10, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Granton Pictou Co., she was the daughter of the late Alex and Catherine (Lamey) Walker. Mrs. Fowlie was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Kentville, where she devoted much of her time to volunteering for the Christian Concern Committee for 35 years ,teaching Sunday school, the Valley Cursillo Movement and was a life time member of the Catholic Woman's League (C.W.L.) She will be forever loved and greatly missed by her many family and friends. She is survived by, son, Ray, Kentville; daughter, Jamie Fowlie (Rick), brother, Joe Walker, Truro; grandchildren, Ryan, Sarah, Ian, and Evan, great grandson, Cameron Eric. Besides her parents, Gerry was predeceased by her husband Eric Fowlie, brother, Ted Walker; sisters, Mary Jane Shaw and Sadie Angus. Visitation for Mrs. Fowlie was held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday February 12, 2008 with prayers at 8 p.m. in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home 5 Leverett Ave., Kentville (902-678-2151) A funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday February 13, 2008 in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Kentville. Father Craig Christenson officiated. Burial took place in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Kentville. Donation in Gerry’s memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Private condolences to the family may be sent by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca

Blue is the color of my father’s eyes Of my father’s eyes Blue is the color of my father’s eyes Of my father’s eyes Félix Martin (the Cat) Doucet passed away just before high tide on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, in Digby with a view of the Annapolis Basin and the beaches where he spent a large part of his life. His wife Anna Belle, formerly Prime of Centreville, Digby County, was by his side. It takes energy, hard work and commitment to raise six children. A very capable man, Félix built his own house at 17 in New Edinburgh. For the next 60 years, he worked in a coffin factory, sold fish, dug clams, ran a clam business supplying restaurants from Digby to Barrington, lobster fished, worked as a carpenter, worked on freighters for the American Gypsum Company out of Hantsport, and finally returned to digging clams with his brother Louis before working as a janitor at Weymouth Consolidated School. In his spare time, he dug more clams and when he couldn’t fish anymore, watched his children and grandchildren dig them for him. Life began and ended with a view through and of blue. Blue was the color of my father’s eyes Of my father’s eyes Blue is the color of my children’s eyes Of my children’s eyes Apart from his wife, Félix leaves behind his children, Lois (Fred) Chislett, Barrie, Ontario, Phillip (Paulette), New Edinburgh, Martin (Joceline), Berwick, Kimberley (Cameron) Potts, Milton, Ontario, Angela Doucette, Portapique, Maxine Doucette, Weymouth; brothers, Neil, Amherst, Urbain, New Edinburgh, Albert, Moncton; sister, Agnes Melanson, Saulnierville; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Bernard, Isaac, Louis and Pierre; sisters, Claudette and Thérèse. Visitation was held Feb. 12 in Meteghan Funeral Home, with funeral Feb. 13 in St. Bernard Church, with Rev. Paul Belliveau officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Nelson M. Pick – 86, of New Minas, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Wolfville, he was a son of the late Eldon and Beatrice (Harrington) Pick. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served overseas with the West Nova Scotia Regiment and an artillery unit. Following the war, he spent his working career in farming. He was an avid walker and a former member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Dr. C. B. Lumsden Branch 74, Wolfville. He is survived by two daughters, Joyce (Russell) Best, Truro; Carol Pick (Barry Nicks), Sheffield Mills; three sons, Kenneth (Barbara), Port Williams; Ronald (Barbara), West Brooklyn; Donnie (Cheryl), St. Croix; two sisters, Annie May Regular and Rosaline Trask, both of Halifax; a brother, Winston, Wolfville; 13 grandchildren, Kevin, Jeffrey, David, Cindy, Gregory, Ronnie, Robbie, Tiffany, Glen, Glenda, Kenneth, Pam and Elliott; 20 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, the former Bessie Hunt; four sisters, Jeanette Peterson, Patsy Keating, Edith Brown and Joanne Haliburton; an infant sister; a brother, Charles. Visitation was held from 4-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2008, Reverend Charles Bull officiated. Burial took place in the Starr’s Point Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Red Cross Society, the Red Door, Kentville or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome. com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

MORRIS, Bruce William – 66, Forest Street, Yarmouth, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at home. Born June 13, 1941 in Raynardton, Yarmouth Co., he was a son of Georgina (Pothier) Morris and the late John B. Morris. Bruce worked as a fisherman. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife of 42 years, Shirley (Duckworth) Morris; sons, Bruce (Gaile), Yellowknife, NWT; Robert (Dawn), Manitoba, along with Robert’s former partner, Darlene; a daughter, Karen (Kenny) Rodgerson, Canaan; 4 grandchildren; brothers Phillip, Mississauga, Ont.; Richard (Wendy), Halifax; Raymie (Linda), Ontario; Mike (Ann), Paul (Donna), both of Springhaven; a sister, Diane (Ronnie) Boudreau, Springhaven. Visitation took place from 7-9 Thursday, with prayers at 8 PM, both in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth. The funeral mass was held at 11 AM, Friday, February 15 from Saint Agnes Catholic Church, Quinan, Father John MacPherson officiated. Spring interment will take place in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Yarmouth. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.huskilson.net

Weir, Marion E. (Greene) – London passed away peacefully at LHSC University Hospital on Sunday, February 10, 2008 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon A. Weir. Dear mother of Daphne and her husband Roxy Vigna of London, Derek and his wife Anita Weir of New Zealand and Kevin and his wife Deb Weir of Burford. Loved by 7 grandchildren Andrew, Erin, Christopher, Adam, Lee, Carol-Ann and Donny and 3 great-grandchildren Thomas, Ian and Karlee. Dear sister to Carolyn and to brother Ralph. A memorial service was held at St. George Presbyterian Church, 1475 Dundas St., London, Ontario, on Saturday, February 16, 2008, Rev, Keith McKee officiated. Cremation and interment in the spring at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation. Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas St., London, Ontario was in charge of arrangements. On line condolences: www.loganfh.ca. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Marion Weir.

MOREHOUSE, Gerald Eldred, 94, of Forest, Ont., formerly of Toronto and Digby, died Feb. 11, 2008. Funeral Feb. 15.

WHYNOT, Mae Laveina - 74, of Liverpool passed away peacefully at home Monday, February 11th, 2008. Born in Liverpool she was the daughter of the late Lambert and Evelyn (Mailman) Fralic. Mae was a former employee of Radio Café Liverpool, and an Honorary member of Liverpool Firefighters Association Ladies Auxiliary as vice president and president. She along with her husband was a hobby farmer where they raised cattle and poultry. She loved baseball, bowling, music, singing and dancing. Mae is survived by her husband Clifford; daughters, Sherry of Liverpool, Tammy (Michael) Winfield of Western Head, Karen (Dwayne MacNutt) of Liverpool; sons Clifford Jr. (Alana) of Liverpool, Bill (Jane Warner) of Brooklyn, Blaine (Wendy) of Mill Village, Timmy (Michelle) of Liverpool and Colin of Kentville; 19 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Pearl (Mark) Conrad of Western Shore, Myrtle Veinotte of Clearland and Claira (Dave) Crocker of Blue Rocks; brothers, Bud (Geneva) Mae of Lunenburg, Gordon (Bea) Smith, of Ontario, Chessey Mae of Bridgewater and Chris Mae of Lunenburg. She was predeceased by her maternal mother, Myrtle Dover, infant daughter Mae and son Lambert. Funeral service was held Friday, February 15th, 2008 from Chandlers Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Burial was held in Liverpool United Baptist Cemetery. Rev. Donald J. Lawton officiated. Donations may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com

Banks, Russell LeeRoy - 70, of Mount Hanley, passed away Monday, February 11, 2008 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Middleton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Annie (Caldwell) Banks. Russell worked for Irving Oil Limited, Middleton, then owned and operated Valley Burner Service for 18 years. Later he became a self employed contractor for North Mountain Woodlands. He loved walking his dogs, gardening and doing folk art. Russell loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Clara Foster; daughters, Carol (Wayne Hill), Middleton, NS; Catherine (Peter Giesbrecht), Opal, AB; sons, Roy (Sandy), Wilmot; Steven (Heather), Waterville, NB; Richard and Randy, both of Mount Hanley; sister, Mae (Tom) Workman, Mount Hanley; grandchildren, Greg; Geoffrey; Chris; Rafe; Cyrus; Teila; Jaymee; Brandon; Colin; Joey; Justine; great grandchildren, Connor and Kierra; sisters-in-law, Lois Banks, Mount Hanley and Ruby Banks, Mahone Bay. He was predeceased by a sister, Isabelle Hare; brothers, Wallace, Nelson and Reginald. Cremation has taken place. By request, there was no visitation. A memorial service was held Thursday, February 14, 2008 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448. Rev. Bob Billings officiated. Interment will be at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association; Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation, Mount Hanley United Baptist Church or a Charity of Choice. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

ALLEN, David Gerald - 46, Chebogue, passed away peacefully in Yarmouth Regional Health Centre on February 11, 2008, after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his mother, Jean Allen, Yarmouth, and was predeceased by his father, Henry in 2002. David leaves behind his loving sister, Paulette Babin (Richard Thibodeau), Chebogue, and brothers, Jim (Wendy), Yarmouth; Barry (Crystal), Apple River, Cumberland Co., and Brian (Eloise), Amherst. David will also be missed by Judy Allen and Earl Babin, who were part of his family. David will be sadly missed by his nieces, Erica and Jennifer, and his nephews, Jeff, James, Derek and Patrick. David cherished his friends and considered them a part of his family. He will be remembered by all who knew him for his kindness, which was at the centre of his being, and for his loving ways. He spent the first part of his adult life taking care of the mentally ill and more recently, disadvantaged youth. David was interested in photography and writing. In lieu of a service, a celebration of David's life will be held in May (TBA) for family and friends. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net