March 23 to March 29, 2008 continued

John Basil (Jack) Bell - It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Jack Bell, 73, on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family. Jack’s passing is a tremendous loss to his life partner and wife of 51 years, Audrey (Holden), and his sons, Garth (Dorothy) Bell, Welshtown, Jeffrey (Krista) Bell, Jordan Branch, and daughter, Amanda (Peter) Goodwin, Jordan Branch; and grandchildren, Jennifer Bell, Ryan Bell, Ira Bell, Aaron Bell, Benjamin Goodwin and Jacob Goodwin and step-granddaughter, Becka Walker. During his struggle with cancer, Jack’s faithful dogs, Jo-Ann and Baily and his cats, Susie and Mister, were forever by his side. Jack was born in Jordan Falls on May 25, 1934. He was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, a founding member and former Fire Chief of the Jordan Area Volunteer Fire Department and a past member of the Jordan Lodge I.O.O.F. Jack was the son of the late Basil and Dorothy (deMolitor) Bell. He was predeceased by his brother, Fred Bell and is survived by his sister, Helen Bell (Jim) Dartmouth. Jack was the happiest when surrounded by his family, camping at Welshtown, Lake John and the Eight Mile Brook, cutting and splitting wood, hunting and fishing. In his teenage years, Jack worked at Webb Engineering, Halifax, with Powlie Varner Mining and Prospecting – Lake John Road, and with Shelburne Woodworkers, log driving. He joined Ven-Rez Products Ltd. on June 11, 1952 and retired after 47 years of service on May 25, 1999. He spent the next eight years doing volunteer work, fund raising and helping build Holy Trinity Church Hall, Jordan Falls, and helping to build the Beulah Burman Memorial Animal Shelter. He also enjoyed the work that he did for the Shelburne County Exhibition. Jack worked tirelessly for the Donald MacKay Festival, and he was instrumental in having a flagpole erected and flower gardens planted at the Donald MacKay Memorial Park, Jordan Falls. For 37 years he was a happy volunteer with the Jordan Falls Rebekah Lodge fundraisers, assisting in the annual canvassing for the Canadian Cancer Society and assisting at 26 Terry Fox Runs, until his health no longer allowed him to do so. He so enjoyed the years 2006-2007 working as a volunteer for the Cancer Treatment Centre in Yarmouth (and later was a recipient of their services) and for the Halifax Division of the Canadian Cancer Society. In 2007 Jack and his wife were recognized for their outstanding volunteer work, and were named Volunteers of the Year for the Municipality of Shelburne and they were honored at a reception in Shelburne and Halifax. A celebration of Jack’s life took place at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Jordan Falls, on Saturday, March 29. This was followed by a reception at the Odd Fellows Hall, Jordan Branch Road. Memorial donations may be made to the Jordan Falls Volunteer Fire Department in recognition of all work done by all volunteer firefighters.

DOUCETTE, Elmer Simon – 84, Abram’s River, Yarmouth Co., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born February 8, 1924 in Pinkney’s Point, he was a son of the late Andre and Emma (Saulnier) Doucette. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Virginia (Warner), as well as three daughters, Patricia (Douglas) Smith, Abram’s River; Dora, South Ohio; Gladys (Wade) Hanf, Abram’s River; two sons, Robert (Julie), Rocco Point; George (Angelic), Belleville; three grandchildren, Ryan and Ashley Hanf, Cody Doucette; a step-son, David Warner; step-granddaughter, Kourtney Nickerson, Saint John, NB; step-great granddaughter, Marcya; three sisters, Nora (Edward) Warner, Abram’s River; Audrey Muise, Sluice Point; Ina (Stanley) DeViller, Melbourne; a foster-sister, Catherine (Saulnier) Carroll, Pinkney’s Point. Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers, Robert, Wilfred, Edward, Clayton, Basil, Richard and Zebedee, in infancy. Visitation took place from 2-4 and again from 7-9 Friday, with prayers at 8 PM, both in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth. The funeral mass was held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, March 29 from Saint Anne’s Catholic Church, Ste. Anne-du-Ruisseau, Msgr. Gerald LeBlanc officiated. Interment took place in the parish cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association or to Saint Anne’s Parish Cemetery Fund. The family wishes to thank the nurses on 3-East, as well as Drs. Zia, Al-Mane and Parkash. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.huskilson.net.

GARLAND, Ruth Bernice, B.A., B.Ed. - 84, of Windsor, Hants County, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 27, 2008, at the Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born May 23, 1923, in North Range, Digby County, she was a daughter of the late Curtis and Meda (Marshall) Cook. She received her early education at Digby Academy, married and moved to Windsor. Always interested in teaching, she decided in 1960 to further her education, graduating from Normal College, Truro, and later from Acadia University receiving both her Arts and Education degrees. For 23 years she taught school in the West Hants District, then retired due to health problems. During this time she acted as Co-ordinator of Extension Courses with Acadia to promote the advancement of teachers' education. After retirement she became active in community affairs, on the Board of Directors for the Seniors Games for West Hants and later on the Board for the Valley Senior Games, a member of the Windsor Gliders Club for years serving as Treasurer and also President. Other interests included bridge and bowling. She was the proud mother of three children, Judy Lorraine, Dartmouth; Ralph Jamie, Falmouth; Clinton Curtis, West Lawrencetown. She is survived as well by daughters-in-law, Joan, Falmouth and Cynthia, West Lawrencetown; granddaughters Bobbi-Ruth, Edmonton, AB. and Nicole Autumn, West Lawrencetown; great-grandchildren Matthew, Destiny, Cassidy and Fate, Edmonton, AB. Also two sisters, Dorothy (Mrs. Laurie Bent), New Minas and Phyllis (Mrs. Donald Barr Jr.) Campbell River, B.C. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Ralph Ernest (2000); and by a brother, Clinton, in infancy. Visitation was 7-9 p.m. Saturday, March 29, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2008, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a reception in the Lindsay Family Reception Centre. Interment was at the Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Ruth were requested to be made to a charity of one's choice. Sign the book of condolence, click on 'Obituaries' at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

PIEPER, Heinz - 69, Mosherville, Hants Co., passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008, at home with his family at his bedside. Born in Keil, Germany, he was a son of the late Hermann and Margarette (Klobke) Pieper. He came to Canada in 1953 and worked in the woods and farming, and for 35 years at H.H. Marshall Ltd. as a supervisor, until he retired in 1998. He was a loving husband, father, and papa and he enjoyed his friends. He is survived by his wife, Judith (Downey), Mosherville; daughter, Ann (Vince) Atkinson, Dartmouth; son, Kurt (Lynn) Pieper, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Jordan Atkinson, Justin and Tyler Pieper; sister, Erika (Ray) Cole, Dartmouth; brother, Rolfe (Margo) Pieper, Germany, and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family received visitors from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 28. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, Rev. Stephen Croft officiated. A reception followed in the funeral home's Elmcroft Reception Centre. Interment was held in St. Stephen's Anglican Cemetery, Stanley. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Heinz may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 5826 South St., Suite 1, Halifax, NS B3H 1S6, or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5161 George St., 7th Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 1M7. Special thanks to Northwood Home Care Workers, V.O.N. and Palliative Care, Dr. Ken Johnson and Bev Lyttle. Private messages of condolence may be made in the "Guest Book" at: www.familycare.ca.

DOUCETTE (Arsenault), Marie, 103, of Nouvelle, Que., formerly of Cape St. Marys, died March 27, 2008.

BARKHOUSE, Elida Hustin “Lidy” - 91, Upper Burlington, Hants Co. It is with sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother on March 25, 2008, at her home in Upper Burlington. She enjoyed a long and active life, and will be remembered for her charisma, charm, hard work, and sense of devotion. She loved her family, her Creator, her gardens and birds, and the Bible. She was artistic, creative, and noted for her outstanding penmanship and delicious apple pies. She recorded family and community history. Music, singing and dancing were an intricate part of her early years with the Hazel family in Scotch Village, where she grew up. She was a founding member of the Upper Burlington Chapter of the Women’s Institute of Canada in 1935, holding the position of secretary-treasurer for many years and later appointed as District President for Hants County. She was also a founding member of the Upper Burlington Community Club. She enjoyed traveling, and as a member of Avon’s President’s Club for 32 years, she earned many top sales awards and a Caribbean Cruise. She always had a deep love for God and in 1950 she began a study of the Bible and dedicated her life to Jehovah God in October 1953. As a member of the Windsor Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses she spent many hours sharing her hope with others. She helped many come to know the truth about life and death, and the meaning of the Lord’s prayer. She looked forward to the time when we can live forever on a Paradise earth and the “last enemy Death” will be destroyed...1 Corinthians 15:26. Born July 28, 1916, in Meander, Hants Co., she was the youngest daughter of the late William Havelock and Laura Gertrude (Pineo) Hazel of Scotch Village. She married David Edmund Barkhouse in 1933 settling in Upper Burlington. Together they brought up six children, Ethel Wilcox, Windsor; Olive Ripley, Falmouth; Verna, (Willard Smith), Edmund Arthur “Ted” (Sue), Upper Burlington; Dorothy (Lester Rafuse), Dartmouth; and Trudy (David Haines), Lewiston, Me. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She leaves 17 grandchildren, many great and great-great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews, and her sister-in-law, Clara Hazel. She was predeceased by her husband, “Ed” (1973); brothers, Earle Havelock Hazel (Oregon) (1990); Evern Howard Hazel, Mass (2001); Emory Leander Hazel (Scotch Village), (2006); sisters, Ruby Leotia Benedict (Maine) (1992); Edith Elizabeth Barkhouse (Stanley) (1995); Emily Francis Barkhouse (Windsor) (2003); sons-in-law, Carl Ripley (1990) and Charles Wilcox (2002), and granddaughter, Crystal Wilcox, (1955). Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Kilcollins and the home care workers that gave such excellent care and concern for her welfare. Cremation has taken place with no visitation by request. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29, in J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Highway 215, Summerville, Hants Co., conducted by Mr. Paul Crandall. Private interment at a later date in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations may be made to Hants Community Hospital, Windsor Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses or a charity of choice. Reception to follow in Centre Burlington Community Hall. Arrangements entrusted to the compassionate care of J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Highway 215, Summerville, Hants Co., NS B0N 2K0. Phone: 1-902-633-2431. E-mail condolences to: allenfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca

BAUCHMAN (MacAskill), Annie “Doreen” - 62, Windsor, Hants Co., passed away quietly at home Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Born in Windsor and raised in Kennetcook, she was the first born to the late Percy Allen and Margaret “Jane” (Laffin) MacAskill. Doreen was a valued employee for 32 years at Dykeland Lodge and to her “Nursing was more than just a job!”. She is survived by special pal, Russell Manning, Windsor; children, Donald, Halifax; Dion, Barrie, Ont.; Jason, New Minas, and Jennifer, Sackville; grandchildren, Brandon, Robert, Courtney, Brandi, and Taylor; sisters, Patricia (Cyril) Pettigrew, Oxford; Louise (Alan) McKeen, Enfield; brothers, Wayne (Christine), Enfield; Blaine (Gail), Nine Mile River; Archie (Susan), Windsor; Randy (Sharon), Gore; Ricky (Mary), Nine Mile River; Tim (Janet), Elmsdale; Ron (Diana), Gore; Keith (Heather), Kanata, Ont.; as well as ex-husband and friend, John Bauchman, Windsor, and a biological son, Ian Leadbeater. Doreen will be greeted in Heaven by her parents, Percy (1993) and Janie (2004), and brothers, Allen (1989) and Robert (1975). Arrangements for cremation were entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317).  There was no visitation by family request. Funeral service was held 2 p.m. Monday, March 31, in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, Rev. Jeffrey White officiating, followed by a reception in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre. Interment followed in Riverview Haven Cemetery, Brooklyn. Donations in memory of Doreen may be made to Friends of Dykeland Lodge, 124 Cottage St., Windsor, NS B0N 2T0. Private messages of condolence may be made in the “Guest Book” at: www.familycare.ca.

CROWELL, Maxine Young - 97, Yarmouth, passed away March 27, 2008, in Villa St. Joseph du Lac. Born on June 16, 1910, she was a daughter of the late Bertram Primrose and Eva Blanche (White) McKay. She was a member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church and resided in Sunset Terrace for several years. In her earlier years Maxine worked as a clerk in the law office of Landry and Pink and in her later years she was a clerk at the Metropolitan Store. Maxine is survived by her son, Darrell (Barbara), Miramichi, N.B.; granddaughter, Tanya, Ottawa, Ont.; sisters-in-law, Catherine McKay, Amherst; Marguerite Rose, Yarmouth; She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Lloyd; sister, Doris; brothers, Scott (Florence), Gerald, and Bernard (Mildred); stepmother, Melda L. McKay. Visitation was Tuesday, April 1 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral service was held Wednesday, April 2, at 2 p.m. in Ritchie Memorial Chapel, Rev. A.D. “Bill” Newell officiated, under the direction of Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Burial took place in the family plot in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery. Charitable donations may be made to Yarmouth Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your choice. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

SARTY, Wallace Guy “Wally” – 52, Lake George Road, Yarmouth Co. died March 28, 2008, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Liverpool, he was the son of Irene (Selig) and the late Wallace Sarty. Wally was a former employee of the Fundy Group Publications. He was an avid collector of vinyl records and tie clips. He enjoyed reading historical novels. Wally was very family oriented, he enjoyed listening to music, writing and also took great pleasure in writing in his blog. In his younger years, Wally enjoyed sports, fishing and hunting and he also had a great sense of humour. He was involved with pastoral care with the Beacon United Church and Veterans Place. Besides his mother he is survived by his wife Jocelyn; daughter Jalisa and son Brennan, both at home; brother Kurt (Anne), Liverpool; sister Melanie Sarty, Liverpool; nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Wally’s life took place April 5, 2008 in Beacon United Church, Yarmouth, Rev. Leslie Robinson officiated. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Tri County Victorian Order of Nurses, Beacon United Church or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sweenys Funeral Home, Yarmouth. On-line condolences to: Sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or sign the guest book at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

VANNORDEN, Asa "Ace" A. - 80, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home March 28, 2008. Born January 11, 1928, he was the son of the late George Herman and Agnes Louise (Feener) VanNorden. Ace was well known by all having driven his own taxi cab for 30 years and later working at STENPRO for 18 years. Ace was very active for 79 years and a very avid outdoorsman. He loved telling his "Davey Crockett" stories of how he bagged a bear with just a canoe paddle and hunting knife while fishing at Kedji in 1965 and another bear later on with just a canoe paddle. Ace loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He spent many years serving the public which he enjoyed with no regrets. He left many memories to those who knew him and he will be greatly missed and always remembered and loved. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Madaleen (Callahan); daughter Melinda (Paul) Hilchey of Bridgewater; son Roger (Liz) of Liverpool; grandchildren: Dan (Tomomi) Hilchey of Japan, Laura (Adam) Cook of West Dublin, Andrew VanNorden (Gloria Greer) of Alberta, Latisha VanNorden (Tyler) of Ontario; great grandchildren: Sam and Bennett Cook and Hinako Hilchey; sisters Dorothy Golden of Montreal, Muriel "Dugie" Oliver of Milton; brother Fred of Ontario; sister-in-law Joy VanNorden of Western Shore and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by infant sister Mary and sister Winnifred; brothers: Clyde, Bruce, and Clifford. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service was held Thursday, April 3rd, 2008. Pastor Richard Bristo officiated. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com