April 27 to May 3, 2008 continued

Mark Robert Adams, Feb. 19, 1983 – April 30, 2008 Mark, son of Glen and Ruth (Bickerton) Adams, passed away in Saint John Regional Hospital, N.B. He is survived by his parents and brother, Shawn, Digby; his son, Emerson Earle-Lambert, Fredericton, N.B.; his grandparents, Joyce Adams, Digby; and Bob and Fran Bickerton, Falmouth, N.S.; and the love of his life, Megan Young, Fredericton. Mark will be greatly missed by his many aunts, uncles and cousins. Mark graduated from Digby Regional High School in 2001. He received his BA with double honours in Great Ideas and Philosophy from Saint Thomas University, Fredericton, in 2006 and his MA in Philosophy from the University of Guelph in 2008. Mark was planning to return to Guelph to start his PhD with full scholarship. Mark was an extraordinary son and an amazing friend. He touched so many lives in his short time with us. On Friday, May 9, 2008 at 1:30 p.m., a service will take place in Digby Wesleyan Church, Victoria St., Digby. A reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion, Mount St., Digby. Family flowers only, please. Donations may be made to the Mark Adams Memorial Award for High Standing in Philosophy, Saint Thomas University, Fredericton, NB E3B 5G3, or the DRHS Band (Trip Fund), Digby Regional High School, Digby N.S., B0V 1A0. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

STEPHEN, Norah Elizabeth (MacDonald) - 94 Upper Granville/ Halifax, left this life – as she lived it – “her way”, peacefully and at home on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Born in Edmunston, NB she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary MacDonald. Norah grew up in Antigonish, later moving to Halifax where she graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in 1931. Upon graduation she began a long and illustrious career with the Nova Scotia Civil Service. Married in 1941, she moved with her husband Alan to Windsor Junction and taught school in the community for a year. Despite raising a family of seven she still found time for many activities including her appointment as eastern vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Government Employees Organizations marking the first time in the Federation’s history that a woman had been named to the national executive office. She was very active in the Nova Scotia Poetry Society; Toastmasters; was a founding member of the Bedford Suburban Bowling League and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Social Club. As a two time cancer survivor and advocate, Norah was a dedicated volunteer with the Nova Scotia cancer system for almost 30 years. She was a founding member of both Cancer Care Nova Scotia, and the Nova Scotia Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, and served on the Boards of both organizations until 2002. In her 90th year she was honored by having the Annual Oncology Scholarships named for her by Cancer Care Nova Scotia. Norah was a fruit cake maker extraordinaire and could make an award winning apple pie or a pan of rolls at a moment’s notice. Norah loved to travel and was comfortable everywhere she went from a sidewalk café in Paris to an open air market in Tijuana or body surfing in Hawaii. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family being predeceased by sister Lilly and brothers Findlay and Alfred. Norah will be missed and lovingly remembered by her children Sidney (Carol), Phoenix, Arizona; Lynn (Jon) Main, Upper Granville; Bruce, Bedford; Greg, Halifax, Michael, Hammonds Plains; John, Japan; 15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Alan Philip Stephen, son Philip, 1 grandchild and 1 great-grandchild. A testimony to her life can be summed up by a remark she made recently, saying, “I don’t want people to remember what I have done, but rather that they know how thankful I am for everything they did for me”. Visitation was held Friday, May 2, 2008 from 7-9 pm with prayers at 8 pm from the Kaulbach Family Funeral Home, Bridgetown. Funeral Mass was held Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 11:00 am from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Bridgetown. Fr. Tom McQuade officiated. Cremation will follow with interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lower Sackville at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in Norah’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice. Email condolences may be sent to KAULBACHFH@ns.aliantzinc.ca

JOHNSON, Bethany Anne passed away suddenly on Monday, April 28, 2008 at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital after a life long battle with kidney disease. She was born August 25, 1983. Bethany loved life and cherished every joy that came her way. She was kind, compassionate, living by the motto that no matter how bad things got, someone always had it worse. Bethany had amazing strength and courage, never giving up hope, inspiring many people along life’s journey. She had a great sense of humor, which helped her through many difficult times. She was wise beyond her years and always had the tenacity to stand up for herself, even from a very young age. Bethany loved Winnie the Pooh and Angels, enjoyed cooking, shopping, music, movies, crafts and her family. She is survived by her mother, Kathy Johnson; faithful companion and love of her life, Ryan Cunningham; grandfather, Curt (Bampy) Soley; grandparents, Bobby & Lorraine Goodwin; beloved dog, Brewster; numerous aunts, uncles, great aunts, great uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her father, Darrell Goodwin; grandmother, Annie Soley. Funeral was held on Sunday, May 4, from the H. Huskilson’s Memorial Chapel, Barrington, Rev. Shaun Hatfield officiating. Burial was in the River Dale Cemetery, Riverhead. Memorial donations may be made to the Renal Dialysis Unit at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital; the Nova Scotia Chapter of the Kidney Foundation; the Nephrology Unit at the I.W.K. or charity of your choice. On line condolences may be sent to: mailto:huskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca" huskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at www.huskilson.net

MATHESON, Gilbert Monson “Gib”, age 81, of Falmouth, Hants County, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at his home. Born March 31, 1927, in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, he was the son of the late William “Bill” and Bessie (Aker) Matheson. Gib was a cook by trade and toiled at many jobs. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cora May (Silver) Matheson; sons, William “Billy” Matheson, Falmouth; Gilbert (Krista) Matheson, Leminster; Donald (Bonnie) Matheson, Falmouth; Kenneth Matheson, Falmouth; Perley (Denise) Matheson, Edmonton, Alberta; Timothy “Timmy” Matheson, Edmonton, Alberta; daughters, Susan (Peter) Carvonan, Edmonton, Alberta; Peggy Matheson, Windsor; Robin (Brad) Orr, Edmonton, Alberta; 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandson, Walter LeRoy Matheson; brothers, William “Billy” Matheson; twins, Oliver (infancy) and Donald “Don” Matheson; sisters, Dorothy and Doris Matheson, both in infancy. Visitation was 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Glenn Gray officiating. Interment was at the Centre Falmouth Cemetery, Town Road, Falmouth. Donations in memory of Gilbert were requested to be made to a charity of ones choice. Sign the book of condolence, click on “Obituaries” at, www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

INGRAM - Ralph Philip, age 68, of Cheverie, Hants County, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at the Halifax Infirmary, Q.E. II, Halifax. Born February 22, 1940, in Halifax, he was the only son of the late Ralph Ingram and Adelia “Dolly” (Vincent) Ingram-Hubley. Ralph was a member of the Corp of Commissionaires, working at the Newport Naval Station, Newport Corner. He was a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces, serving from 1957-62 and was a gunner in the Canadian Army. He had been stationed in Gagetown and also in Germany. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Eva (Speer) Ingram; daughters, Rita (David) Durnford, Lr. Sackville; Karen Smith, Calgary, Alta.; Christine Ingram, Dartmouth; and their maternal mother, Bessie (Gammon) Ingram; grandchildren, Matthew and Emily Durnford; Lyndsey Smith; Alexa Ingram; sisters, Carol Nicoll, Edmonton, Alta.; Pauline Grace, Dartmouth; Judy (Frank) Davis, Beaver Bank; Many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Therese Stymest and Rita Ingram; step-father, Cyril Hubley. Visitation was 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 2, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 339 King Street, Windsor, with Rev. Fr. J. J. MacDonald officiating. Interment in the St. John’s Parish Cemetery, Wiley Avenue, Windsor, followed by a reception at St. John’s Parish Hall. Donations in memory of Ralph, were requested to be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Canadian Cancer Society. To sign the book of condolence, click on “Obituaries” at, www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

WILE, Blaine Andrew - 40, Leminster, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born August 31, 1967, in Windsor, he was a son of Kathleen “Kaye” Wile and the late Cecil Wile. Blaine graduated from Windsor Regional High School, and Acadia University with a degree in Business Administration. He was also a former instructor for a motorcycle safety Course, and a member of All Saints Anglican Church, Leminster. Besides his mother, Blaine is survived by brothers, Floyd (Donna McCarthy), Leminster; Ellis (Judy Dorey), Vaughans; Kevin (Vicki Gesner), Bedford; sisters, Deborah (Peter) Anthony, Summerville Centre, Queens Co.; Lois (Fred) Hines, Vaughans; Heather (Steve) Greeson, Whitsett, N.C. Besides his father, he was predeceased by an infant sister, Cathy. Arrangements for cremation were entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). The family received visitors from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 4, in All Saints Anglican Church, New Ross Rd., Leminster, where the funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, Rev. Tom Henderson officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery, followed by a reception in South West Hants Fire Hall, 1884 Highway 14, Lower Vaughan. Donations in memory of Blaine may be made to All Saints Anglican Church, Leminster. Private messages of condolence may be made in the “Guest Book” at: www.familycare.ca.

Evelyn Mary Whitter - 90, Berwick, Kings Co., passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday April 29, 2008, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Visitation for Mrs. Whittier took place Thursday May 1, in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, N.S., B0P 1E0, (902-538-9900). Funeral service was held 2 p.m. Friday May 2, in the Berwick Baptist Church, 265 Commercial St., Berwick. Rev. Marilyn Rose officiated, assisted by Rev. Elizabeth Johnson. Burial was in the Berwick Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Grand View Manor or to the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation. Condolences may be made by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca

GIBSON, Mary Kathleen (Shanks), age 84, of Newport Station, went with the angels Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born November 22, 1923, in Three Mile Plains, Hants County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Annie (Whitehead) Shanks. Mary was an accomplished seamsteress and amateur carpenter. She was a former school teacher at the Five Mile Plains School. She was formerly employed at Gibson’s General Store, Newport Station, and was a hostess at Gordon’s Grill, Garlands Crossing. She was a member of St. Thomas Anglican Church, Three Mile Plains, the church choir, and was a dedicated member of the Ladies Guild. She enjoyed crafts, writing poetry, kept a daily journal for many years and was unfailingly generous to those in need and was a tireless worker for charity events. She had a great love of children and was passionate about dancing and music. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Gibson (mate Frank Longstaff), Dartmouth; her son, Bill (Bev) Gibson, Johannesburg, South Africa; grandchildren, Terri-Lee (Michael) Dadswell; Nicole (David) Mio; Sean (Astrid) Woodworth; Robyn (Leanne) Gibson; Ryan Gibson; Shane (Wanna) Gibson; great-grandchildren, Chere` and Randy Hamilton; Alexa and Daniel Woodworth; Madison and Piper Gibson; Kristian and Cala Gibson; great great-granddaughter, Jade Shortt. Mary’s extended family, John Woodworth and Kenny “Sonny” Spence; she is also survived by her sisters, Annie Hunter and Lena Harvie, Windsor; Barb (Wilfred) Edwards, Newport Station; Laulia (Jimmy) Harvey, Three Mile Plains; Shirley Ward, Three Mile Plains; brother, Reid (Alice) Shanks, Three Mile Plains; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Murray (1996); brothers, John, Ralph and Irvin Shanks. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the entire staff of Dykeland Lodge, for their personal and on-going level of care. A special “Thank-You” to Joan, who opened the windows and allowed the angels to enter and carry Mary home. Visitation was 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 4, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2008, in St. Thomas Anglican Church, Three Mile Plains. The Rev. Tom Henderson officiated. Interment was at the Ste. Croix Cemetery, St. Croix, followed by a reception at the St. Thomas Church Hall. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Mary were requested to be made to St. Thomas Anglican Church, c/o Shirley Ward, Pellow Road, Three Mile Plains, R.R. 2 Windsor, NS ~ B0N 2T0 or the Parkinson Society Canada - Maritime Region, 830 - 5991 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS - B3H 1Y6. To sign the book of condolence, click on “obituaries” at, www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

HOGG, Garnet Wolseley, 74, Shelburne. It is with the deepest sorrow that the family of the late Garnet Hogg Sr. announces his death in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, on Thursday, May 1, 2008. Born in Shelburne in 1934, he was a son of the late Garnet W. and Muriel (Williams) Hogg. Garnet was a graduate of Acadia University with a B.A. and B.Ed and taught in Kentville and Bridgewater before returning to his hometown as Vice-Principal and then Principal for 40 years. He was well liked and respected by all who met him. He was instrumental in introducing computers to S.R.H.S. and was dedicated to adult education. He was on the Board of Directors of the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Credit Union for a number of years. Garnet was a life member of the Kinsman Club of Shelburne and served as Deputy Governor at one time. He served on the Board of Directors of Heritage Hall and was assistant organist at Christ Church in past years. His love of music saw him as a member of the Shelburne Legion Brass Band in the 1980's. He cherished his summers spent at the family cottage at Welshtown Lake. Garnet is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Marion Wolfe, Shelburne; son, Garnet Jr. and his wife Edna, and grandchildren, Alex and Ashley Hogg, Shelburne; daughter, Carrie and her husband David Smart, and grandson, Jeff, Cole Harbour; twin brother, Gordon (Alberta) Hogg, Dartmouth; sisters-in-law, Norma Russell, Chester Basin; Dorothy (Russell) Melvin, Halifax; Shirley Paquette, Dartmouth; brothers-in-law, Jim (Shirley) Wolfe, Trenton; Bob (Bev) Wolfe, Kingston; Gordon (Pat) Wolfe, Fall River; many beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Ada MacLeod, Margeurite Jones, and Doris Brault. Cremation has taken place under the direction of H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Shelburne. A celebration of Garnet's life was held on Tuesday, May 6, in Christ Church, Shelburne, with Rev. Matthew Sponagle officiating. Interment of ashes in the family plot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Shelburne. Memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia, Christ Church, Shelburne, or a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: hmhuskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at: www.huskilson.net

THOMPSON - Winnifred J., 88, of North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia, formerly of LaBelle, Queens County, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 1, 2008 in North Queens Nursing Home. Born in Cambridge, England, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Florence (Ayres) Thompson. Winnifred was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Royal Air Force. She will be remembered fondly as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her daughter Linda (Kevin) Bozac of LaBelle; Sons: Laurie (Barbara) Kemptville, ON and Rodney (Bernadette) of Sudbury, ON. Granddaughters: Carey Mousseau of McKinley, TX and Shelley (Pat) Byrne of Kemptville, ON. Great grandchildren Brittani and Kristopher Byrne. Sisters: Maisie (Les) Dayman and Renee Apostel both of England. She was predeceased by her husband Weldon Laurie; and brother William "Bill". Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia Queens County, NS. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com