May 4 to May 10, 2008

January 27, 1974 – May 4, 2008 It is with great sadness that our family announce the passing of Tyler Allen from a quad accident on May 4th, 2008 at a young age of 34. Tyler was born in Forest Glen Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia and moved to Calgary, Alberta when he was 21. Tyler worked with Seismic for 7 years, then he started his own framing business. Tyler is survived by his wife Danielle who is expecting their third child and two sons, Evan and Rylan; parents Earl (Shelley) Allen, Nadine (Fred) Comeau; sisters Amy and Cara; grandparents William and Gladys Goodwin; great grandmother Vera Mood; uncles Eric Allen, Rick (Paulette) Goodwin; aunts Sheryl (Wayne) Spinney; great uncles Donald Allen, Lloyd (Ora) Allen; Predeceased by grandmother Eleanor Allen. A Celebration of Tyler’s Life was held on Monday, May 12th, 2008 at 2:00p.m. at Sweeny’s Funeral Home in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, 567 Main Street. In memory of Tyler a trust fund will be set up for his children, Evan T. Allen and Rylan D. Allen, at Scotia Bank. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Homes (Okotoks) 403- 938-3111 and Sweeny’s Funeral Home (Yarmouth) 902-742-3245. To e-mail condolences please visit: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

OSADCHY, Marianne - Always viewed life with a "glass half full" perspective. Over the past year, she bravely faced her illness with her usual grace and dignity. Marianne passed away on May 4, 2008, in Yarmouth with that dignity still intact. Her wishes were to be cremated, but no funeral. Marianne would be touched and overjoyed if those who loved her planted a special flowering plant to remember her by, or a private donation to the Yarmouth SPCA in her memory would be greatly appreciated by all the animals, as she adored her pets so much. Marianne was a wonderful gardener, artist, chef, wife, mother, aunt and friend. Marianne's husband Bob and daughter Natalie would like to thank the nursing staff of Yarmouth Regional Hospital - 4 North and South - and the doctors and other medical staff who provided her with compassionate and dignified care. Bob, Natalie, Rudy, Sophie, Riley and Tuffy will miss her dearly. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

Eileen Emelda Greenman– 83, of Bedford and Kentville, died Sunday May 4, 2008 at Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown. Born in Rockingham, she was the daughter of the late John and Helena (Mombourquette) Smith. Eileen spent her formative years in Mountjoli, Quebec before moving to Bedford, as a young teen, upon the death of her mother. She helped care for and raise her younger sisters. Eileen was an avid gardener who loved and took pride in growing beautiful landscaped gardens. She was always willing to try new activities. She enjoyed skating, was a champion stock car racer and later in life took up ringette and cross country skiing. Eileen will be remembered as a small women with a huge spirit, quick wit and a marvelous sense of humor. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Greenman (Bonnie Keirstead), Kentville; Judith (James) Allen, Berwick; Linda (Daniel) Richards, Lakeville; grand children, Katherine, Dana, James and Jessica Richards; Jacqueline and James Allen; great grandchildren, Jasmine, Brice and Abigail; sisters, Evelyn (Claude) Copp, Jackie (Tom) Pothier; many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her friends, especially her best friends, Heather Smiley and Paul Stone. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, John Greenman; sisters, Marie Mitchell, and Jean LeBlanc. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Y. King, the staff of the Valley Regional Hospital and Mountain Lea Lodge for the loving care they gave our mother. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there was no visitation by family request. A memorial mass followed by a reception was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Kentville, Father Craig Christenson officiated. Burial took place in All Saints Cemetery, Bedford. Family flowers only by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Lung Association or to a charity of your choice. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

Mary M Beynon – passed peacefully on May 4, 2008 at Leisure World Brampton Meadows at the age of 75. Beloved sister of Evelyn and Viola, and survived by her sister Kay. She will be missed by her nieces, nephew and the Rae family. As per her wishes Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Scott Funeral Home, 905-451-1100.

MELANSON, Joseph Jess, 82, of Weymouth, died May 4, 2008, at home. Funeral May 9 in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Weymouth. Burial in Holy Cross Roman Catholic Cemetery, Plympton.

ROBINSON, Robert Clifford, 74, of Digby, died May 4, 2008. Funeral May 11 in Digby United Baptist Church.

Minnie Isabel (Hunt) Wright – passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on Monday, May 5, 2008. Only daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Conrad) Hunt, Minnie (née Hunt) was born in Halifax on September 21, 1921. Soon after Minnie's birth, mother and daughter moved to Boston, Mass. where Margaret, a classically trained singer, pursued a career in music. There they lived for 11 years until Margaret died an untimely death at the age of 42. Minnie went to Lunenburg, NS to live with her cousins Mary (Gillespie) and Gretchen (Finley), and aunt and uncle Minnie and Archie Powers. She attended the Lunenburg Academy and completed her high school education at Mount Saint Vincent Academy in Halifax. Having decided on nursing as a profession, Minnie took pre-nursing at Acadia University and completed her degree at the Saint John Hospital School of Nursing in 1943. At the Saint John Hospital she met her future husband, Dr. John Sidney Wright. They married in 1944. In 1951, Sid and Minnie moved to Moncton where they raised their family and continued to live to the present day. Minnie belonged to the I.O.D.E., the Moncton Gyrette Club, and the Moncton Curlers' Association. She was a member of the Unitarian Church. During her active years, Minnie had many interests and hobbies: listening to classical music, reading, doing crossword puzzles, nurturing indoor violets, maintaining a rock garden, dancing, socializing, curling, swimming and traveling. Minnie had a remarkable talent for doing fine detailed work with her hands, as was evident in her needlepoint, knitting, sewing, smocking, baking, and flower arranging. Minnie is pre-deceased by her cousin Mary Gillespie (née Powers) She is survived by her husband, Sid: sons, Peter (Jeannie) and David (Wendy); daughter Sally; cousin Gretchen Finley (née Powers); grandchildren Alice (Wilson), Christopher, Jody, Sandy; great-grandchildren Sasha and Nicholas. Special thanks to Nicole Capson who cared for Minnie during very difficult times, and to caregivers at McNair Manor for their care and kindness during her short stay there, and during her final days at the hospital. A service was held at Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton (506) 852-3530 on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 1:00 pm followed by a reception in the Garden View Reception Room. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital would be appreciated. A book of condolences may be signed at www.fairhavenmemorial.ca

LEARN, David Charles, 68, of Lighthouse Road, Digby, died May 5, 2008, in Hill Grove. No service by request.

LOMBARD, Regine, 83, of Little Brook, born in Meteghan Station, died May 5, 2008, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Funeral May 9 in St. Mary’s Church, Church Point. Burial in the parish cemetery.

Helen Mae Dowe – 94, formerly of Port Williams, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008 in the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Greenwich, she was a daughter of the late James “Lovett” and Dora (Chase) Forsythe. She owned and operated Helen’s canteen in Port Williams for over 30 years. She was a member of the Port Williams United Baptist Church, where she had been active with The Loyal Workers. She enjoyed walking. She is survived by her son, Jim (Janice), South Rawdon; four sisters, Mildred Smith, Port Williams; Ethel Pineo, Halifax; Jessie Mallory, Belleville, Ontario; Madelyn (Frank) Hutchinson, Port Williams; two grandchildren, Melinda and Rebecca. She was predeceased by her husband, James “Lawrence”; two sisters, Ruth Dowe and Maxine Runciman; three brothers, Andrew, Clarence and Roy. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008 in the Port Williams United Baptist Church, Reverend David Ogilvie officiated. Burial took place in the Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville. Donations in memory may be made to the Port Williams United Baptist Church, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the charity of your choice. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.