May 25 to May 31, 2008

DeLONG, Robert Edward - 67, Windsor, Hants Co., passed away Monday, May 26, 2008, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Montreal, Que., June 20, 1940, Bob was a son of the late Dr. Walter A.S. and Nellie (Johnson) DeLong. He was predeceased by his older brother, William Eugene. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, the former Alexandra Jean “Sandy” Anderson; daughters, Adrienne (Bob) Snow, Wendy (Blair) Vokey, and Nicola; also by sisters-in-law, Patricia (Anderson) Balch, Kentville; Christine (Anderson) Peyton, Kentville; several nieces and nephews, and much loved aunt, Marion Crouse, Lunenburg. He was educated at MacDonald High School, Ste. Anne de Bellevue, QC, McGill, and Acadia where he received his BA. (Geol), B.Ed. and M.Ed (Admin). At Acadia, he also received a Silver “A” for leadership in the Debating Club, Radio Acadia, and the University and Light Opera Society orchestras, where he played trumpet, and where he was also awarded a World University Service of Canada Scholarship to West Pakistan. During his 30-year teaching career, he successively taught at the Halifax Grammar School, Queen Elizabeth High School, and, for the last 25 years, was Senior High Guidance Counsellor at Windsor Regional High School. Active in educational and community affairs, he served as the President of: the Hants West Local, NSTU; NS School Counsellors Association; Hants County Branch Canadian Association for the Mentally Retarded, Hants County Family and Childrens’ Services Agency; and, the Acadia University Chapter, Phi Delta Kappa. He was a Paul Harris Fellow and Honourary Member of the Rotary Club of Windsor, a Director of the Windsor and Area Education Fund Association, and the recipient of Volunteer Service Awards from: the Town of Windsor and Municipality of West Hants, the Province of Nova Scotia, and the Judy Fry Memorial Award. He was a Director of the Windsor Elms United Church Senior Citizens’ Home, a member of the Hants County Branch No. 009, Royal Canadian Legion, and, of Iota Iota Eye, Lambda Chi Alpha. Selected in High School to attend the National RCAC Camp at Banff, Alberta, he later became a Commissioned Officer in the RCA through training with the Acadia Contingent COTC at Acadia and at Shilo, Manitoba. While a teacher, he served briefly with the First Field Regiment, RCA, Halifax. Beginning as a bugler with Boy Scout and RCAC Corps bands, he developed as an amateur musician by playing the trumpet in a high school dance band. Later, he played trumpet with the Windsor Town Band, the Acadia University Concert Band, and, Brian Johnston’s “Lower Grey Street Clam Chowder and Marching Society (Dixieland) Band”. Recently, he played first trumpet in Roger Taylor’s Four Seasons Orchestra, in Windsor’s Quick As A Wink Theatre production of the musical “Glory Days”, and, for the inaugural performance of Windsor’s Downtown Swing Band. An avid gardener, he got great enjoyment from sharing the wine grape jellies he produced from his backyard vineyard. A long time bass with the Windsor United Church of Canada Senior Choir, he also played trumpet in its Choir Brass Trio, and served as Elder, Clerk and Chair of Session, and, Secretary of the Official Board. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family received visitors 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 30. Cremation followed. Funeral service was held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, in Windsor United Church, 613 King St., Windsor, with Rev. Bill Gibson officiating. Interment took place in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. A reception was held in the Windsor United Church Annex. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bob may be made to Windsor United Church, P.O. Box 2037, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0; Windsor and Area Education Fund Association Endowment Fund, c/o Avon View High School, P.O. Box 700, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0; Canadian Cancer Society, 5826 South St., Halifax, NS B3H 1S6, or Victorian Order of Nurses , Annapolis Valley-West Hants Branch, 89 Payzant Dr., 2nd Floor HCH, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0. Private messages of condolence may be made in the "Guest Book" at: www.familycare.ca.

Calvin Austin O’Niell - 80, of Shaw Rd., Berwick, Kings Co., passed away Sunday May 25, 2008, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Visitation for Calvin took place 7-9 p.m. Wednesday May 28, in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, N.S., B0P 1E0, (902-538-9900), from where a Royal Canadian Legion Service was held 2 p.m. Thursday May 29. Chaplain Ian S. Robb officiated. Interment was in the Berwick Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be made by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca

RICHARDSON, Allan Arthur, age 56, Windsor. It was with great sadness we announced the passing of a beloved husband, father and friend Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Born August 8, 1951, in Chilliwack, British Columbia, he was the son of Betty Richardson of Ottawa, Ontario, and the late Jack Richardson. He was also the son-in-law of Cecil and the late June McIntyre of Halifax. Allan was a rambunctious teenager, a joker, the life of the party, whose path led him into a career in the policing field for 38 years. Al worked as a military policeman for 9 years and was the kind of man to leave work at work, much to the dismay of his wife, who heard all the stories from the other officers’ wives. Following his wife's desire to come home to the Maritimes, he accepted a position as superintendent of a correctional facility in Windsor. He held this position until he accepted the hat of probation officer with the Department of Justice. He very much revered his family, wife, sons, daughters-in-law, and four precious grandsons. He lived his leisure time in the woods of Stanley, on his ATV or in his boat on Card Lake. Hunting was a "family sport", one embraced by his wife, sons, friends, and most recently his grandsons. He would sit and swap hunting stories with anyone who would participate. He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Deborah Elizabeth (McIntyre); two sons, Korey Allan Richardson, wife Katherine and three grandsons Jared 12, Owen 11, and Lukas 3 of London ON; Craig Andrew Richardson, wife Kimberley and grandson, Cole, 6, of Three Mile Plains; and a very special hunting buddy, Trevor Cleveland of Lower Sackville. Allan is also survived by his sister, Lizbeth Richardson (Albert Skahen), Ottawa, Ontario; brother-in-law, Allen Dexter, Liverpool and the late Annie Dexter. He is also surviving are brothers, John Richardson, Hundred Mile House, British Columbia; Lawrence (June) Richardson, Nine Mile River, with whom Allan shared a special bond. In December 1989, Larry selflessly gave one of his kidneys to sustain Allan through 19 more years of life, which he enjoyed to the fullest with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Visitation was 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 30, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. E. E. Hill officiated. Interment was at Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor, followed by a reception at the Lindsay Family Reception Centre. Donations in memory of Allan were requested to be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch, 15~6960 Mumford Road, Halifax, NS - B3L 4P1. Sign the book of condolence, click on "Obituaries" at, www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

PARKER, Timothy Bishop - 52, Wentworth Road, Hants Co., passed away peacefully Thursday, May 29, 2008, at home. Born in Wolfville, Kings Co., he was the son of the late Noreen Rose (Dempsey) (Parker) Whynot. He is survived by his father, Perry William Whynot, Ellershouse; birth father, Stanley Parker, Kennetcook. He was a loving husband to wife, Christine (Wells) Parker, Wentworth Road. He is also survived by brothers, Brian (Lise) Parker, Lower Sackville; Patrick Whynot, Ellershouse; Roy (Christine) Whynot, Fort St. John, B.C.; sisters, Anna (Michael) Huntley, Truro; Jennice Whynot, Windsor; Jennifer Purcell, Ellershouse; children, Christopher Parker, Alberta; Tara (Stephen) Jerome, Manitoba; stepdaughter, April-Lee Wells, Windsor; four granddaughters and one grandson; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Besides his mother, he was predeceased by stepson, Jacob MacLean; aunt, Gwen Jessup (Alden). He was a valued employee of the trucking industry, having worked for Valley Transfer, Merks Transport, Midland and Eassons Transport. He will be missed by his many friends. 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. Monday, June 2, in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, with Rev. Karen Pearce officiating. A reception was held in the funeral home's Elmcroft Reception Centre, followed by a private family interment in Oakhill Cemetery, Ellershouse. Family flowers only by request. Donations in memory of Timothy 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.

WHITE, Reginald Alfred- 96, Chegoggin, passed away in Yarmouth Regional Hospital, May 30, 2008. Born February 24, 1912 in Halifax, NS., he was a son of the late George and Julia (Black) White. Reginald served with the army for 6 years and worked in lumber camps. He was an avid reader and history enthusiast. He is the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are daughters Marion (Alphie) Theriault, Chegoggin; Audrey Durkee (Randy), Penticton, British Columbia; Susan (Alvin) White, Melbourne; sons George (Shirley), Ottawa, Ontario; Rex (Barbara), Hampton, New Brunswick; Gerald, Mt. Uniacke, Nova Scotia; 11 grand-children, several great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. Alfred was predeceased by wife of 65 years, Ruth; brother Douglas MacKinnon; sisters Winnifred MacKinnon Coe and Olive MacKinnon Weed. Remains were resting at Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth, visiting hours were Sunday June 1, from 7-9 pm. Funeral Service took place in Sweeny’s Funeral Home chapel on Monday June 2 at 2 pm, Reverend Paul Parks officiated. Interment took place in Chegoggin Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to the Western Counties Regional Library, Yarmouth Branch or 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

ELLIOTT, John Edwin CPO, RCN Ret’d 84, Shelburne, N.S., passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving family on Friday, May 30, 2008 at Roseway Hospital. Born in Pointe Ste. Charles, Montreal, John was the son of Arthur and Adelaide Elliott and the loving husband of the late Muriel Theresa Charlie Sullivan. He lived in England during the Second World War, joining the Homeguard at the age of 15, armed only with a broomstick, and a bayonet taped to the end. He joined the Royal Navy in 1942 and served on the minesweeps HMT Richard Crofts and HMT Braconmoor until the end of the war. He then was sent to the Pacific War, where he helped rescue Canadian Prisoners of War in Hong Kong. He joined the RCN in 1949 and fought in the Korean War aboard the HMCS Haida. He proudly served in the Canadian Navy for 26 years, including training young recruits at C.F.B. Cornwallis, performing ship duties, (H.M.C.S Saguenay, his favourite), served at C.F.S. Shelburne, and the Bedford Rifle Range, to name few. When retired from the Navy, (C.F.S. Mill Cove), he retired in Western Shore, then later moved to Shelburne. He was a member of the Shelburne Legion Branch #63, the HMCS Haida Association, the Atlantic Chiefs and Petty Officers Association and the Royal Naval Patrol Service. He is survived by his children and their families: Diane (Jim) , Shelburne; Linda (Chris), Bridgewater; John Gary (Margo), Elmsdale; Maureen (Mike), Shelburne; Mike (Susan), Jordan Falls; grandchildren, Shawna, Luke, Brian, Nicolle, Karl, Alyssa, Guylaine, Alan, Dawn, Megan, Erin, Matthew, Christian, Stephen; great grandchildren, Brayden, Skyla, Hailey, and Elliott; brother, Ron, Annapolis Royal and his beloved Yorkie, Sullivan (Sully). He was predeceased by the love of his life, wife Muriel, his parents, Arthur and Adelaide, grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn, George Elliott; brothers, Arthur Jr., Albert, Robert and sisters, Jean, Violet, May, Olive and Rosie Mabel. John was a unique individual who was loved by many. He will be missed beyond words. As per the families and John’s request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service was held on Sunday, June 1 in H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sidney Snow officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army. On-line condolences may be sent to: hmhuskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at:www.huskilson.net

Sedley Charles “Sid” MacInnis - 80, Forsythe Road South, Greenwich, died Friday, May 30, 2008, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Marriott’s Cove, Lun. Co., he was a son of the late William and Bertha (Stevens) MacInnis. He is survived by son, Jim (Debbie) MacInnis, Sheffield Mills; daughters, JoAnn MacInnis, Wolfville; Judy (Eric) Langille, Greenwood; brother, Joe (Gail) MacInnis, Chester Grant; sister, Frances Zitto, Mahone Bay; grandchildren, Pamela Langille, Lisa (Alex) Levy and Peter (Rachel) Langille. He was predeceased by his wife, Goldie. Moving to the Valley in 1950, he worked at Avon Foods and then at Legge’s Transport as a well known mechanic and auto body man until his retirement in 1993. Cremation has taken place and interment will be in Elmgrove Cemetery. At Sedley’s request, there was no visitation or funeral service. Donations in memory of Sid may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, P.O. Box 239 Port Williams, NS B0P 1T0. Cards of sympathy may be sent to this address or on-line at: www.serenityfuneral.com

ABBOTT (Johnstone), Janet Elizabeth, 65, of Halifax, a native of Digby, died May 30, 2008, in the VG Site, QEII. Memorial service June 5 in Atlantic Funeral Home Chapel, Lower Sackville. Committal in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Lower Sackville.

Kennedy, William "Bill" Elias, age 91, of Mount Uniacke, formerly of Halifax, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008, at the Windsor Elms, Windsor. Born February 21, 1917, Halifax, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late John William and Grace Myrtle (Johnson) Kennedy. After the death of his father, at the age of three, Bill was sent to live with his grandparents in Indian Harbour, Halifax County. As a survivor of the Halifax Explosion, Bill was honoured this past December at the Gala Anniversary. Bill worked at the Canadian Marconi Company for over 30 years, as a marine radio and radar salesman and technician. During World War II, he serviced the radio equipment on all ships heading in convoys overseas. Much of Bill's extra time was spent between being involved with the Church of the Holy Spirit, Lakelands, and the Uniacke Masonic Lodge No. 165, A.F. & A.M. His other interests were: bicycle trips from Halifax to Peggy's Cove with Ruth when they were dating; cross-country skiing; testing the ice for skating; pretending to fish; picking blueberries; motor boat tours on the lake and in the later years sailing in St. Margaret's Bay. Bill and Ruth had some wonderful trips together with many good friends, Bermuda and Prince Edward Island being their favorite spots. Bill's greatest joy was watching his grandchildren grow up by the lake and being part of all their important events. Bill was looking forward to the birth of his first great grandchild this coming October. Bill had a good sense of humor and whenever he could get away with it, played a good "prank" on some unsuspecting family members or friends. He was well known as Mr. Fix-it, yet on many occasions, his "fix-its" needed some "fix-ups"! Over the years, Bill took great pleasure in entertaining many family and friends at his home on the lake. As a great ambassador for Peggy's Cove, Bill made sure visitors could not leave without sitting in the "Devil's Armchair". Married August 3, 1942, Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, the former Ruth Geneva Joudrey; his daughter, Elizabeth (Alvin) Phillips, Mount Uniacke and their children, Mark (Karen) Phillips, Halifax and Darren (Lindsay) Phillips, Halifax; his daughter, Cherie (Terry MacLean) Kennedy, Hubbards and their children, Geoff (Tanya) MacLean, Simms Settlement; Adele MacLean (fiancée` Lee Moore), Dartmouth; Naiomi MacLean, Halifax; sister, Peggy (George) Starratt, Windsor; sister-in-law, Muriel Druhan, Mount Uniacke; nephew, Michael (Annie) Druhan and a great nephew, Spencer Druhan, both of Mississauga, Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents, John William and Grace Myrtle (Johnson) Kennedy; brothers-in-law, Scott Morrison and Gerald Druhan. Cremation has taken place. Uniacke Lodge No. 165 A.F. & A.M., held a Masonic service at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 2, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor, which was followed by visitation from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008, in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Lakelands. The Rev. Brian Hutchins officiated. Interment was in the Church of the Holy Spirit Parish Cemetery, Lakelands. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Bill may be made to the Church of the Holy Spirit or a charity of one's choice. During his struggle with Alzheimer's, Bill often wanted to go "Home". We all hope that he has now finally found his "Home". Sign the book of condolence, click on "Obituaries" at, www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

SMITH, Therese, 79, of La Maison au Coucher du Soleil, Saulnierville, died May 31, 2008, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Funeral June 5 in Sacred Heart Church, Saulnierville. Burial in the parish cemetery.