April 6 to April 12, 2008

HUPMAN, Marjorie Loantha, 89, of Shelburne, formerly of Lockeport, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008 in Roseway Hospital, Sandy Point. Born in Lockeport, she was a daughter of the late Seldon and Edith (Hardy) Hupman. Marjorie was a Postal Clerk in Lockeport for many years. She was a member of the Lockeport United Baptist Church and the Women’s Missionary Society of that church as well. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Marjorie loved to travel world wide and during her lifetime visited several countries. She was very fond of her pet cat, Muffin. Marjorie resided in Shelburne at Mary’s Abide-a-While for the past seven years. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Noble, Carlos, Howard and Victor; sisters, Modena, Annetta and Leona. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from the Lockeport United Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. John Hammond officiating. Interment was in Allendale Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Lockeport United Baptist Church or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to: hmhuskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at www.huskilson.net

SWINAMER, Madalean M., 93, Windsor, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Dykeland Lodge, Windsor, with her loving family by her side. Born in Falmouth, she was a daughter of the late J. Starr and Mary Jane (Patterson) Stoddard. Madalean was a well-known seamstress, and taught the Adult Sewing Class at night school for several years. She also did volunteer work and was a former member of the Gliders Club of Windsor. Madelean enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her great comfort and joy. Michelle will have the “tie-breaker” with you when we meet again. She is survived by daughter Laura-Jane Swinamer, sons Reginald, Earle, Robert “Bob” (Jane), Reid (Debbie), sister Myrtle Lyons, brother Perley (Minnie), sister-in-law Marjorie Lockhart, grandchildren Brad and Michelle Leopold, Aaron (Jennifer), Alisha, Amanda, Heidi and Sara Swinemar, great grandchildren Hannah and Liam with one great grandson to be born in June, as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Melvin Walter, brother George, and great granddaughter Breanna. Cremation has taken place at Mom’s request. No visitation by family request. A Graveside Service will take place at a later date. Donations in Madalean’s memory may be made to Friends of Dykeland, Dykeland Lodge, Windsor, NS. The family would like to thank the staff at Dykeland Lodge for all of their TLC during her stay with them. It was greatly appreciated. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium, PO Box 239, Port Williams, NS, B0P 1T0. Donations or cards and letters of sympathy may be sent to this address or on-line at www.serenityfuneral.com.

BLINN, M. Elizabeth, 86, of Belliveau’s Cove, died April 6, 2008, in Digby General Hospital. Funeral April 9 in St. Bernard Church, with burial in the Parish Cemetery.

CLARK, Doris Elizabeth, 89, of Northhills Nursing Home, Granville Ferry, formerly of Digby, died April 6, 2008, in the home. Funeral April 12 in Kaulbach Family Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal, with burial in Stoney Beach Cemetery, Granville Beach.

Helen Elizabeth Parsons – 70, of Kentville, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Kentville, she was a daughter of Arthur and Evelyn (Powers) Brown. She had been a homemaker who enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls and playing bingo. Helen had a great love for her children and grandchildren and will be sadly missed by her family. She is survived by her husband, Ernest “Ernie” Parsons; five daughters, Gale Parker, Berwick; Cathy Day, Shirley (Larry) Crocker, Linda (Stephen) Martin and Paula (Dennis) Mitchell, all of Kentville; a son, Gary (Gladys) Parsons, Gaspereau; three sisters, Geraldine Forest, Sackville; Shirley Rose and Grace Rose, both of Hamilton, Ontario; a brother, James “Jim” (Susan) Brown, Centreville; 12 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Arthur “Buzz” Brown. 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, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Robert Billings officiated. Family flowers only, by 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.

Marjorie Irene DeEll - 82, Aylesford, Kings Co. passed away Monday April 7, 2008, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Middleton, Annapolis Co. she was a daughter of the late Allister & Hattie (Smith) Rhoddy. Marjorie was a life member of the Burlington & District Women’s Institute and was a member of the Ladies Auxillary of the Aylesford & District Fire Department. Surviving are her companion, Donald Taylor, Aylesford; son, Clinton (his companion, Christine Atwell of Aylesford) DeEll, Grand View Manor, Berwick; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Willis “Billy” Rhoddy, Hemford, Lunenburg Co. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Percy DeEll; son, Clarence “Chuck” Rhoddy. Visitation for Marjorie took place 7-9 p.m. Friday April 11, in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, N.S., B0P 1E0, (902-538-9900), from where the funeral service was held 2 p.m. Saturday April 12. Pastor Kay Dean D.M. officiated and burial was in the Aylesford Union Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Burlington & District Women’s Institute or to the Aylesford & District Fire Department. Condolences may be made by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneral home.ca

STARRATT, Starr Clifford - 78, Bishopville, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008, in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born on July 9, 1929, in Hantsport, he was a son of the late Charles and Lena (Harvey) Starratt. Starr retired after 25 years of service in the Shipping and Maintenance Department at Canadian Keyes Fibre, Hantsport. He was an honorary member of the Hantsport Lions Club and a member of Hantsport Baptist Church. Starr is survived by his loving wife, the former Joan L. Lunn; children, Richard (Brenda), Bishopville; Evelyn (Danny), Bishopville; Joan, Bishopville; Tony, at home; grandchildren, Starr and Joey, Three Mile Plains; Linda, Bishopville; Michael, Hantsport; Laura, Hantsport; Sarah, Bishopville; Amber and Evan, Martins River, Chester; great-grandchildren, Ritchie and Josh, Three Mile Plains; Jersy, Bishopville; Seth, Martins River; Chester; sister, Janet Thompson, Middleton. He was predeceased by brothers, Ralph, Charles “Bus”, Victor, and Herman; sisters, Ceva, Dora, Nina, Honey, Lily-Mae, Alwen, and Irma. Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). There was no visitation by request. Funeral service was held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 10, in Hantsport Baptist Church, corner of Willow and Main streets, Hantsport, Rev. Daniel Jamer officiated. A private family interment service was held in Bishopville Cemetery. A reception followed in Hantsport Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of Starr may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, 137 Chain Lake Dr., Suite 101, Halifax, NS B3S 1B3; Lung Association of Nova Scotia, 17 Alma Crescent, Halifax, NS B3N 3E6; Friends of Dykeland Lodge, 124 Cottage St., Windsor, NS B0N 2T0, or a charity of one’s choice. The family extends a sincere thank you to all the nurses and staff at Dykeland Lodge for their excellent care and "TLC". Private messages of condolence may be made in the “Guest Book” at: www.familycare.ca.

LALONDE, Guy Joseph - 61, Lower Vaughan, passed away suddenly Monday, April 7, 2008. Born in Ottawa, Ontario. Guy retired after a long career with Rockwell International (Allen-Bradley). Guy was a member of the Chalet Hamlet RCMP/COPS program and also involved in the South West Hants Fire Society. Guy is survived by his loving wife, Monika and two children, Angela (Collins), Newfoundland and Danny, South Korea; grandchildren, Parker and Mi Rae; brothers, John and Robert; sisters, Lise and Jocelyne. Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the Lower Vaughan United Church, with a reception to follow at the South West Hants Fire Hall, 1884 Highway 14, Lower Vaughan. Donations in memory of Guy may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5161 George St., 7th Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 1M7; South West Hants Fire Society, 1884 Highway 14, RR3 Chalet Hamlet, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0; or a charity of one's choice. Private messages of condolence may be made in the "Guest Book" at: www.familycare.ca

McCULLOUGH, Miriam Josephine (‘Mimi’), 77, of Mink Cove, died April 8, 2008, in Digby General Hospital. Funeral April 12 in Trinity Anglican Church, Digby. Burial at a later date.

Murray Chute Sheffield Sr – 80, of New Minas, Kings County, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born at the Look Off, Kings County, he was a son of the late LeRoy and Della (Blenkhorn) Sheffield. He was a veteran of the Second World War and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kings Branch No. 6, Kentville. He had been employed first with Cornwallis Trucking and was later a long time employee of Archibald Farms. He also worked with Avon Valley, from where he retired. He enjoyed western movies, playing cards and was an avid cane maker. He especially enjoyed spending time with his cat and best friend, Buffy. He is survived by his wife, the former Barbara MacKay; three sons, Murray (Leona) and Blair (Wanda), both of Canning, Kings County; Blaine (Janice), Coldbrook, Kings County; a daughter, Sheila (Steve) Morale, Vermont, U.S.A.; four step-daughters, Judy Miller, Bridgewater; Karen (Brian) Walters and Sharon (Michael) Hanlon, both of Dartmouth; Sandra (David) McCarthy, Edmonton; 11 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; 8 step grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by a daughter, Sylvia Smith; a son, John; a sister, Ruby; five brothers, Hainey, Herb, Earl, Lloyd and Lawson. Cremation has taken place and visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2008, Reverend Robert Billings officiated. Burial took place in the Arlington Community Cemetery, Arlington, Kings County. Family flowers only by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Lung Association or to 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.