April 20 to April 26, 2008

Frances Irene Hiltz – 92, formerly of Kentville, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008 in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born in Kentville, she was a daughter of the late W.A. “Bert” and Emma (Kaye) Hiltz. She had been employed as a bookkeeper with the family business of Hiltz Bros. Ltd., and later worked with Doane Houghton until her retirement. She was a lifelong member of St. James Anglican Church, Kentville and had been actively involved with the choir, the Altar Guild and the Anglican Church Women. She enjoyed needlework and music. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and is survived by five nieces and nephews, Doris Ann Hebb, Dr. David Hiltz, Deanna Atkinson, Judith Doucette and Robert Stirling; several great nieces and great nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Raymond and George; a sister, Barbara (Stirling) Coleman. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there will be no visitation by family request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008 in St. James Anglican Church, Kentville, Archdeacon Lynn Uzans officiating. Burial will take place in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Kentville. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to St. James Anglican Church or the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

Evelyn Adelia Arenburg – 92, formerly of Coldbrook and Berwick, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born in Billtown and brought up in Lakeville, she was a daughter of the late Grant and Lillian (Rockwell) Corbett. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, homemaker and friend. She enjoyed knitting, playing cards, especially 45’s, and had been seasonally employed picking apples. She is survived by three daughters, Gladys Keddy, North Sydney; Nettie (Henry) Zielke, British Columbia; Doris (Douglas) Sim, Nictaux; a son, Joseph (Tammy), Coldbrook; a sister, Ethel Trevors, Lakeville; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Trueman Rufus Arenburg; two grandsons, Justin Arenburg and Stefan Zielke; a son-in-law, Gordon Keddy; two sisters; Edith Eaton and Kathleen Saunders; five brothers, Guy, John, Roland, Rufus and Norman. There was no visitation by Evelyn’s request. The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Robert Billings officiated. Burial took place in the Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Valley Regional Hospital, the Children’s Wish Foundation or Evergreen Home for Special Care. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

HATT, Whylie Edmund "Unk", 76, of Windsor, formerly of Union Corner, Hants County, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008, in the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born April 30, 1931, at the home of his maternal grandparents, the late Dennis and Viola (Hennigar) Walker, Chester Grant, Lunenburg County, Whylie was the son of the late Murray Hatt (1977) and Muriel (Walker) Hatt (2002). He dearly loved his parents, both sets of grandparents, and loved to tease them until Grammie Hatt would say, "Phew! Phew! go away boy", while doubling over with laughter. Whereas, Grammie Walker did not take kindly to the teasing, but that did not stop him. During his working years, he was known as "The Apple Man" selling door-to-door. He missed contact with the people he considered interesting and good friends. He was very humble and did not want to be a 'bother", at home, or in the hospital. He always had concern for other's health, even though he too was not well. Although he struggled with severe ailments, he always saw the positive and had great faith in the medical professionals. Whylie is survived by his sister, Winnie Holden, Windsor; niece, Marlene Holden (Gary Harpell, Unk's best buddy) Dartmouth; aunts, Marion Lenihan, New Ross; Faye Alders, New Minas; Rena Walker, Chester Grant; Jean Hatt, Mahone Bay; many cousins. He will be dearly missed by Suzie and Sandi Rose, his four legged pals, as well as Hailey, Tasha, and Billy Bob, whom he visited in Dartmouth. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Moran and Harriett (Hatt) Hatt, Beech Hill, Lunenburg County; brother-in-law, Eugene Holden (1967); also an infant sister. He lived in Union Corner, Hants County where he developed lifelong friendships. During the last eight years he resided in Windsor with his sister, Winnie; also Suzie and Sandi Rose. There was no visitation as requested by Whylie. A commital service will take place at Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor on Saturday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m. Donations in memory of Whylie, may be made to the West Hants SPCA; Bide Awhile Animal Shelter, Dartmouth; Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Diabetes Association. As Whylie would do, show kindness towards the helpless, such as your pets, the sick and the needy. Whylie will be very disappointed if there is no lemon pie being served in heaven. If there is no lemon pie, date squares will do. Sincere thank-you to all the medical "angels" who cared for Whylie during his long sickness. Special thanks to Dr. Louis Fernandez, Dr. Mark Kazimirski, Dr. Cathryn Smith, all caregivers and anyone involved who treated Whylie with respect and dignity. They will always be remembered as a good part of his dear life. Arrangements are under the care of Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor (798-2232). To sign the book of condolence, click on "Obituaries" at www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com. The sun rose As the lad was born to his happy Mum and Dad. Best of all - He was a kind lad. Throughout his life the lad did not demand He never wished for much- Even in sickness, he felt "I am well". As the sun set the lad held out his hand to be with his loving Mum and Dad A smile and I missed you so Was the life of this dear soul.

DEVEAU, Anne Marie, 84, of Cottage Celeste, Meteghan, formerly of Saulnierville Station, died April 20, 2008, in Tideview Terrace, Digby. Funeral April 24 in Sacred Heart Church, Saulnierville. Burial in the parish cemetery.

DOUCETTE (Thibault), Marion Jane, 85, of Conway, died April 20, 2008, in Digby General Hospital. Graveside service April 26.

LOWE, May S. – It is with heartfelt sadness that the children of May S. Lowe announce the passing of their beloved mother on the 20th day of April, 2008. She was a daughter of Lousia and Robert Evans. Mum was born in Windsor, Berkshire, England. Our parents met in Sunningdale, where mum resided and dad was stationed; they married on the 18th day of June, 1947 and resided in Clark’s Harbour, NS. Mum was predeceased by our beloved father, Hubert K. Lowe (November, 2000). Left to mourn are sons, Kenneth (Barbara), Bridgewater; Brian (Margo), Cape Sable Island; daughter, Crystal (friend Allan), Yarmouth; grandsons, Mark (Melanie), Pugwash; Jeremy, Halifax; Brent, Calgary; great grandson, Tyler; step-great grandson, Christopher; brother, Sydney (Mary); several nieces and nephews in England. She was also predeceased by a brother, John (Vi); sisters, Joan (Jack), Ethel (Peter), England. Cremation has taken place under the direction of H. Huskilson’s Funeral Service, Barrington. A private service was held with Rev. Luuk Geerligs officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the United Baptist Stone Church, Clark’s Harbour, or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.husilson.net

DOUCETTE, Irene Adeline – 93, Tidal View Manor, Yarmouth, and formerly of Plymouth, Yarmouth Co., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2008 in the Manor. Born December 3, 1914 in Pubnico, she was a daughter of the late Augustin A. and Caroline A. (d’Eon) d’Eon. She worked at the Thistle Knit in Yarmouth for most of her working life. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are her daughters, Rita (John) Hattie, Plymouth, and Patricia (Delbert) Boudreau, Sommerville, Mass.; a step-son, Désiré (Liz) Doucette, Hinsdale, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Alfred Herman LeBlanc, as well as by her second husband, Désiré Doucette; a daughter, Anne-Marie (Eldon) Surette. Visitation took place from 2-4, 7-9 Wednesday, with prayers at 8 PM, both in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Wedgeport. The funeral mass was held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 23 from Saint Michael’s Catholic Church, Father Wieslaw Papuga officiated, assisted by Msgr. Gerald LeBlanc. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Tidal View Manor. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.huskilson.net

Groeneveld (van Leeuwen), Leni Simona, 68, died on Monday April 21, 2008 at her home in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Born in Rotterdam-Hillegersberg, the Netherlands, she was a daughter of the late Lena (van Wingerden) and Simon Groeneveld. She was a travel agent in Rotterdam before immigrating to Canada in 1963 and raising her family in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. She worked for the Bank of Montreal, first in Yarmouth, and then in Halifax, retiring as a commercial account manager in 1991. In 1993, she became executive director and secretary to the Board of Governors of Pine Hill Divinity Hall, Halifax. She was an active and dedicated community volunteer. She is survived by daughters Leontine van Leeuwen (Reg Atkins), Calgary, Alberta; Catharine (Richard) van Leeuwen-Fairley, Frederick, Maryland; and son Henk (Erin Casey) van Leeuwen, Charlottetown, PEI; her beloved grandchildren, Max and Mia Atkins; Michael, Ian and Grace Fairley; and Marius and Beatrix van Leeuwen; sister Sari Groeneveld-Fennema, Mount Hope, Ontario; brother Cornelis (Ans) Groeneveld, Groningen, the Netherlands; brother-in-law Henk van Weelden, Waddinxveen, the Netherlands; nieces and nephews in Ontario and the Netherlands; and the father of her children, Henk van Leeuwen, St. Margaret’s Bay. She was predeceased by infant daughter Francis Margaret van Leeuwen, sister Aty Groeneveld-van Weelden, brother Hugo Groeneveld and brother-in-law, Ted Fennema. Arrangements have taken place under the care of J. A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral services was held at St. Andrews United Church in Halifax on Thursday April 24,2008, at 11am. A reception followed. Private family interment service at Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery at a later date. The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Mary MacNeil and staff at the Nova Scotia Cancer Center for providing excellent care, guidance and compassion; Leni’s many close friends for their assistance and affection; and to Geraldine and Tanya Voutier, for their homecare. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Amnesty International, the Atlantic School of Theology or the Stephen Lewis Foundation (Halifax Grandmothers) in Leni's memory. Online condolences to: condolences.snow@ns.aliantzinc.ca.

MORSH, John Edward “Ed” – 78, Arcadia, Yarmouth Co., passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born January 10, 1930 in Prince George, BC, he was a son of the late Walter Edward and Delila Dorothy (Wilson) Morsh. Ed served with the Royal Canadian Navy for twenty-five years, and also worked at the Yarmouth Correctional Centre in Yarmouth as a guard. He enjoyed restoring and riding motorcycles, he enjoyed working with stained glass, much of which is on display in Yarmouth. Ed enjoyed working with his hands, being an accomplished oil paint artist. He really loved his cat, Asia. He will be remembered for his great sense of humour, and for his love of family. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Mae (Hemlow) Morsh, along with their daughters, Judy Mae (David) Hubbard, Yarmouth, Sandra Gayle (Rick) Owen, Port Maitland, and Heather Lynne (Archie) Hope, Beaver River; grandchildren, Lindsey Beth Morsh Donovan, Toronto, Ont.; Dennis Ryan Morsh Donovan, Moosejaw, Sask.; Amanda Lynne (Adam) Maguire, Edmonton, Alta.; Sean Thomas (Andrea) Pyke, Dartmouth. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Walter Morsh. Cremation has taken place and there was no visitation by request. A memorial service was held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 23 from Ritchie Memorial Chapel, in Mountain Cemetery, Parade Street, Yarmouth, where inurnment will follow, Pastor Craig Minard officiated, accompanied by the music of Peggy Rose. Memorial donations may be made to the Arcadia Baptist Church or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be left at www.huskilson.net

HARRIS, Joan Elizabeth – 68, Tidal View Manor, Yarmouth, and formerly of Little River, Digby County, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in the manor surrounded by her immediate family and the caring staff. Born November 14, 1939 in Whale Cove, Digby Co., she was a daughter of the late Darrell and Kathleen (Stanton) Bunker. Joan loved life, and was very musical and in spite of her sight disability, she could play a variety of instruments, including the piano and the accordion. She also loved dancing -there’s no question that she’s dancing a jig in heaven. Surviving are sisters, Evelyn (Arnold) Nesbitt, Little River; Hazel Farnsworth, Digby; Debra (Billy) Addington, Little River; brothers, Clifford (Elsie) Bunker, Tiddville; Murray Bunker, Digby; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Harris, as well as by two brothers, Darrell and Larry. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at a later date at Joan’s home in Little River, Digby Co. Memorial donations may be made to the CNIB, or to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth, where messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.huskilson.net