May 4 to May 10, 2008 continued

COTTREAU, George Eloi – Sunday Point, Yarmouth Co., passed away peacefully at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the age of 85 years. Born February 1, 1923 in Yarmouth, he was a son of the late Augustus Cottreau (born in Wedgeport, Nova Scotia), and Nora (nee O’Neil – born in Liverpool, England). He was a veteran of the second World War, having served with the Royal Armed Forces and on D-Day in 1944, landed on Courseulles-sur-Mer (Juno Beach) at 10:30 in the morning to help in the liberation of Europe. He was a farmer and a landscaper, having owned and operated his own business, Southern Landscaping, until his retirement. Locals may remember dad’s slogan on his truck, “we live off grass.” He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Msgr. William A. Penney Council 2181, Yarmouth, and was also a member of Saint Ambrose Cathedral Parish, and a longstanding board member of the SPCA, Yarmouth. He was a past member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 61, Yarmouth, where he also served on the Bluegrass Organizing Committee, and also a past member on the Parish Council of the former Notre Dame of Fatima Parish in Yarmouth. In recent years, dad was instrumental in organizing the outdoor Remembrance Day services at the Yarmouth Cenotaph, with Byron Boudreau’s help (thanks Byron!). Dad was a very kind, sociable and active person who really enjoyed life. He loved folk art, and spent many hours labouring at this task. He loved walking and also loved his property by the ocean at Sunday Point, where he took his daily walks with his faithful companion, Rico, whom he rescued from the SPCA. Dad always had a great love for animals and nature. He was very knowledgeable, loved politics and current affairs and was a real devotee of the news. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 60 years, Gladys (Bowen) Cottreau (born in Aldershot, England); daughter, Patricia (Miles) Leznoff, Ottawa; sons, Philip, Sunday Point; Paul, Saint John, NB; Terence (Karen), Tusket; brothers, James, Yarmouth; Stanley, Halifax. He thought the world of his family and especially of his grandchildren, Thomas, Danielle, Andrew and Sarah. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Lorraine Mole (Kelly’s Cove) and Florence Goodwin (Toronto); a brother, Frank (Yarmouth). Visitation took place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, and again from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 12, with a Royal Canadian Legion Service at 7:30 p.m. Monday, followed by prayers at 8 p.m., all in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth. The funeral mass was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13 from Saint Ambrose Cathedral, 43 Albert Street, Yarmouth, Father John MacPherson officiated. Interment followed in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Forest Street, Yarmouth. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to the Yarmouth SPCA. You may sign the online guestbook at www.huskilson.net

ROBERTSON, Audrey Helen, Lake Road Apartments, Sandy Point, formerly of Middle Clyde, passed away in Roseway Hospital on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Born on April 12, 1918 in Shelburne, she was a daughter of the late Bertram and Nettie (Thorburn) Morton. In the early 70’s she and her late husband, Bob, moved to Middle Clyde and grew apple trees. They later moved back to Shelburne where Audrey again took up her favourite pasttime of playing bridge. She was a member of the Shelburne County Women’s Liberal Association. She is survived by her only son, Robert (Betty), Shelburne; sister, Catherine Bingham, Shelburne; granddaughter, Kim (Larry), Ohio; grandsons, Sidney, Ohio: Michael, Vancouver, B.C.; great-grandchildren, Justin, Jennifer, Becky and James; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert K; brother, Albert Morton. A memorial service was held on May 12, in H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Shelburne with Rev. Troy Dennis officiating. Interment of ashes in Middle Clyde Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or 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

CROSSLEY, Myra Hazel - 83, Windsor, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born in Bramber, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth (Rolfe) Lake. Myra loved to cook. She also enjoyed camping and shopping, as well as spending time with her family. She is survived by daughters, Janet (Lloyd) Hawboldt, Edith (Steve) Baxter; son, Robert; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Myra was predeceased by her husband, Alfred; sisters, Bertha McLellan, Alva Crossley, Maude Lake, Minnie McLellan, and Leona Lake; brothers, Jim, Pleman, and Wallace Lake. Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). A public graveside service was held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, in Bramber Cemetery, Bramber. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Myra may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Private messages of condolence may be made in the “Guest Book” at: www.familycare.ca.

PLEASANT, Beverley Anne - 64, Yarmouth, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2008, in the Villa St. Joseph du Lac, Dayton, Yarmouth Co. She was born in Yarmouth on December 22, 1943. Beverley had been a resident of Villa St. Joseph du Lac for 27 years. The family would like to thank all the people who loved and cared for her during her stay at the Villa. Surviving are mother, Marion Roberts, Dartmouth; sisters, Viola (Chris), Pleasant-Queen, N.B.; Heather (Tony) Johnstone, Dartmouth; niece, Jessica Johnstone; nephews Michael Johnstone, Alexander Johnstone, Christopher Queen. Bev was predeceased by aunt, Irene David, who was her caregiver. The remains rested in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. There was no visitation at the request of the family. Funeral service took place Wednesday, May 14, in St. Ambrose Cathedral at 2 p.m., Father John MacPherson officiated. Interment followed in Mountain Cemetery, Yarmouth. Memorial donations may be made to Villa St. Joseph du Lac. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

BECKWITH, Mildred, 95, Digby, died May 9, 2008, in Tideview Terrace, Digby. Funeral May 15 in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown.

SAULNIER, Melissa Carrie, 23, of Meteghan Station, died May 9, 2008, in the IWK Health Centre, Halifax. Funeral May 14 in St. Alphonse Church, St. Alphonse. Burial in the parish cemetery.

AMIRAULT, Robert William “Bob” - 63, Yarmouth, passed away peacefully in Yarmouth Regional Hospital on May 10, 2008. Born in Yarmouth County on October 23, 1944, he was the son of the late Robert and Elsie (DeViller) Amirault. Bob was a truck driver for various companies, most recently with Scotia Gardens Seafoods. He played baseball with the Brazil Lake Lakers and was an avid Boston Red Sox Fan. Surviving are his daughters, Jennifer (Kevin) Kerr, Toronto; Carol (Kevin) McClean, Burnaby, B.C.; Michelle Amirault (Garry Crotty), Halifax; Stephanie Hanf, Yarmouth; son, Steven Hanf, Yarmouth; sisters, Ruth (Stanley) Cairns, Halifax; Merriam (Hubert) Sullivan, Wolfville; Ethel (Robert) Cottreau, Brenton; Patricia (Clyde) Paul, Halifax; six grandchildren, ex-wife, Judy Amirault, Halifax; and many caring friends. Robert was predeceased by sister, Phyllis Amirault. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Visiting hours took place Tuesday, May 13, from 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 8 p.m. and funeral service took place Wednesday, May 14, at 11 a.m., all in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, Rev. Mr. Stephen Bourque officiated. Interment will take place at a later date. Donations to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Yarmouth Regional Hospital for all the care and support given to Bob over the years.

Greta Letitia Cochrane – 92, of New Minas, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Alma West, Albert County, New Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late Samual A. and Elizabeth (Hueston) McKinley. She was a homemaker and lived in the Lakeburn area of Dieppe, New Brunswick for 54 years, later moving to New Minas in 1997. She was an adherent of the Lakeburn United Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, C. Clayton Cochrane; a son, Norman (Kathryn), Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia; two granddaughters, Deborah and Tiffany Cochrane; two great grandchildren; various nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was predeceased by two sisters, Nellie Connolly and Dora “Dot” Smith; three brothers, Lyle, Purdy and David. Cremation has taken place and there was no visitation by family request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. Burial will take place at a later date in New Brunswick. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation 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.

Mary Elizabeth Clarke – 89, of Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville, formerly of Dartmouth, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008 in the home. Born in New Waterford, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Denis and Edith (Hammonds) McCarthy. She had been employed in the kitchen of the Halifax Infirmary, from where she retired. She was a member of the New Minas Seniors Group. She enjoyed knitting, quilting and had been active with the Sore Fingers Quilters. She is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Ann (Armand) Viau, Sudbury, Ontario; Mary Jane Penny (David Foster), Wolfville; Lorraine (Fred) Davison, Bishopville, Kings County; two sons, Carl (Barbara), Brooks, Alberta; Bob (Ronda), Bedford; a sister, Sister Theresa McCarthy, Bedford; 15 grandchildren, Danny Steele, Patrick Steele, Angela Viau Rideout, Darryle Barnaby, Jean Anne Barnaby, Lorraine Barnaby, Allen Penny, Yvette Davison Modayur, John Davison, Paul Davison, Brad Clarke, Michelle Grimshaw, Brenda Clarke, Vincent Clarke and Amanda Clarke; many great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, George; a daughter, Diane Clarke; a granddaughter, Shirley Joan Clarke; seven sisters, Josephine Kimball, Frances Edwards, Kay MacDonald, Shelagh Laybolt, Betty Gouthro, Helen Bernasconi and Clare (in infancy); two brothers, Thomas McCarthy and Dennis McCarthy. Visitation was held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008 with prayers held at 8:00 p.m. in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service followed by a reception was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008 in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Kentville, Father Craig Christenson officiated. Burial took place in St. John’s Parish Cemetery, Windsor. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Annapolis Valley Victorian Order of Nurses. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

T. Marguerite “Mardie" Costen - Kentville, passed away May 10, 2008, at the age of 91 in Evergreen Home for Special Care. Born in Diligent River, Cumberland Co., she was a daughter of the late Gorden and Maud (Bentley) Irving. Mardie lived much of her life in Martins Point, Lunenberg Co. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Peter) Cornu, New Minas; son, Ronald Costen, Bridgewater; sister, Genevieve, also of Evergreen; brother, Lloyd (Anne) Irving, Elmsdale; Hubert Irving, Portland, Me.; grandchildren, Michael, Jane and Peter; great-grandchildren, Tanner, Zachary and Gabrielle, and several nieces and nephew. Mardie was predeceased by her husband, James Alexander Costen; brother, Earl; sister, Anne Louisa. The family wishes to thank the staff at Evergreen Home for Special Care for their exceptional compassion and quality of life their mother experienced while in the residence. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Donations in memory may be made to The Victorian Order of Nurses, Kings County Branch. Cards of sympathy may be sent to Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, PO Box 239 Port Williams, NS B0P 1T0 or on-line at: www.serenityfuneral.com “Our mother was blessed with the gift of kindness, a truly wonderful trait in a mother."