July 27 to August 2, 2008

KEITH, Allan “Al”, 64, Shelburne. Born in Montreal, Al died unexpectedly, but peacefully, in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII, on Sunday, July 27, 2008, with his wife and partner of 31 years, Mary Lou, by his side throughout. Al was gregarious, always with a big smile and a hearty laugh. He loved people and people loved him. There were few things Al hadn’t tried during his full life: university athlete, high school teacher, national championship university football coach, restaurateur, house restorer, innkeeper, wholesale craft manufacturer, local politician and realtor were just some of them. History, gardening, crosswords, golf, reading and cooking were among his favourite things. Even though Al was never a father, he loved being a grandfather to Torsten, Annika and Linnea. He leaves behind his loving wife, Mary Lou; stepchildren, Kristin (Doug) Sinclair, Halifax, and Charlie Singer, Texas; grandson, Torsten, and granddaughters, Annika and Linnea Sinclair; sister, Heather Keith, Sherbrooke, Que.; nephews and nieces Tom, Colin, Kevin, Michaela, Shannon, and their families; brother, David, Ontario, and a slew of friends far and wide. Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful doctors and nurses in Neuro Surgery, the ICU, and the 8.1 Inpatient Unit. Donations may be made to Saint Mary’s University, the QEII Foundation, or a charity of your choice. A memorial service/celebration of Al’s life will be held September 6th at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity United Church (corner John and Hammond) Shelburne, N.S .

McCLAIR, Ronald “Ron” Earl - Age 54, of Mosherville, Hants Co., passed away Monday, July 28, 2008, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. He was born July 15, 1954, and was a son of Madeline (Hunter) McClair Coolen and the late Arthur McClair. Ron worked as a heavy equipment operator. Surviving are his wife, the former Cindy Gudger; son, Rodger (Jen Baxter), Grande Cache, Alta.; daughter, Ellie (Joe Zsednai) McClair, Hinton, Alta.; grandchildren, Jessica, Tyler, Ethan; brothers, Les (Iris) McClair, Maydoc, Ont.; Alan McClair, Rawdon; Bob (Irene) McClair, Sackville; Ken McClair, Dartmouth; Jim (Blanch) McClair, Prince George, B.C.; sisters, Carol (Angus) Harvey, Windsor; Marie (Gordon) Pifher, Mission, B.C.; Doreen (Ron) Davitt, Amesbury, Mass.; Lorraine McClair, Kentville; Ruth (Mike) Phillips, Oshawa, Ont.; Sue (Jim) Schneider, Prince George, B.C. He was predeceased by stepfather, Cecil Coolen; brother, Ray; sister, Arline; sister-in-law, Shirley McClair. Cremation had taken place and there was no visitation by request. Memorial service was held 4 p.m. Thursday, July 31, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King St., Windsor, Pastor John Fournier officiated. Interment will be at a later date. Donations in memory of Ron may be made to The Lodge That Gives, 5826 South St., Halifax, N.S. B3H 1S6. Ron’s family would like to extend a special Thank-you to Bev Lyttle and the Hants Community Hospital Staff and also to the many friends and family for their support. On-line condolences may be sent to: lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

SANFORD, Shirley Grace - 62, passed away on July 28, 2008, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Woods Harbour on September 30, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Kendall and Hilda (Smith) Goodwin. Shirley was a very friendly lady and well-known member of the community. She was strong-willed and determined. She loved animals and rescued many. Over the years she was a caregiver to seniors and drove taxis locally and in the United States. Surviving are daughters, Kerry Sanford (Chad Hersey), Yarmouth; Kim Walker, Massachusetts; brother, Harold Goodwin, Lockeport; grandchildren, Megan, Brendan, Julie, Alexis, with another on the way. Also surviving is best friend, Sherrill Aries, who was like a sister to Shirley. She was predeceased by brother, Arthur Goodwin. Remains rested in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Visitation took place from 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, prior to a graveside service in Greenwood Cemetery, Woods Harbour, Rev. A.D. "Bill" Newell officiated. Memorial donations may be made to IWK Health Centre Foundation or a charity of choice. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guest book at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

COMEAU, Reginald Lawrence, 63, of Mississauga, Ont., died July 28, 2008, in Mississauga. Funeral Aug. 4 in Sacred Heart Church, Saulnierville, with burial in the parish cemetery.

PYNE-LONG, Marjory Arlene, 74, of Bear River East, died July 28, 2008, in Annapolis Community Health Centre, Annapolis Royal. Funeral July 31 in Kaulbach Family Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal. Burial in Clementsvale Cemetery.

MUISE, Nathan Joseph – 73, Apartment Nova, Tusket, Yarmouth Co., passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born March 30, 1935 in Surette’s Island, he was a son of the late Celestin and Leona (LeBlanc) Muise. Nathan served with the RCMP (Marine Division), and later worked as a scallop fisherman as well as in the rockweeding industry. He was a member of Saint Joseph and Holy Family parishes, and was also a member of Le Club Social-des Iles. He loved sports, and was a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox. Surviving is his son, Carl (Trish), Surette’s Island; sisters, Cecilia Nickerson, Yarmouth, and Phyllis (Andy) Wallace, Ireton; brothers, Rudolph (Nina) Muise, Tusket, and Levi Muise, Surette’s Island; his special friend, Claudette Doucette, Yarmouth. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Allan, as well as by three brothers, Stanley, in infancy, Roy and Stanley. Visitation took place from 2-4 and 7-9 Thursday, with prayers at 8 PM, both in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth. The funeral mass was held at 11 AM, Friday, August 1, from Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Surette’s Island, Father Maurice LeBlanc officiated. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Joseph’s Church. You may sign the online guestbook at www.huskilson.net

WILLIAMS, Reverend John Robert, B.Sc. Eng (St. Francis Xavier), M. Div. (Pine Hill – Drew), M.A. History (Waterloo) of Woodstock, Ontario and Port Saxon, Nova Scotia died on Tuesday July 29, 2008 in Woodstock. He was born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia (Point Tupper) on February 15th, 1921, a son of the late Jeremiah Philpott Williams and Joan (McPhail) Williams. He was predeceased by a sister, Muriel Foot and 6 brothers, Thomas, Angus, Morrow, Jeremiah Junior, Edmund and George. He is survived by his wife Zelma (Hardy) Williams, 4 daughters, Elizabeth, Catherine, Margaret and Irene, a son, John and their spouses and families. He was ordained into the Ministry of the United Church of Canada June 13th, 1948 and served in the South Shore Presbytery of Nova Scotia with pastorates in Clyde River, Rockingham and Yarmouth and in the Oxford Presbytery of Ontario. He retired in 1988. He was a member of Blenheim Lodge, No. 108, A.F & A.M. Community work over the years included Home and School, YMCA and Children’s Aid. Cremation has taken place. There was no visitation. There will be a private family memorial gathering at a later date. Distribution of the cremated remains will take place in Nova Scotia. If desired, memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be arranged through the Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, Woodstock, (519) 537-3611. Personal condolences may also be sent at www.smithleroy.com

CRAWFORD, Grace Winifred – 93yrs, of Cottage Cove, NS passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at home. Born in Outram, Annapolis Co., she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Estella (Marshall) Healy. She was a member of the Victoria Vale Baptist Church and Dominion Life Member of the Port George – Mt. Hanley Women’s Missionary Society. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. We are very thankful for the treasured memories each of us have experienced. She is survived by her daughters, Evelyn (Curtis) Griffin, Coldbrook; Esther (Rodney) Banks, Spa Springs; sons, Lloyd (Carolyn), Victoria Vale; Stuart (Linda), Melvern Square; daughter-in-law, Jeanette Crawford, Victoria Vale; sons-in-law, Jack Chesley, Victoria Vale; William “Bill” Armstrong, Melvern Square; sister-in-law, Mildred Healy, Bridgetown; 29 grandchildren and 57 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John; sons Harold, Carl in infancy; daughters Betty, Linda; grandson Jim; great granddaughter Morgan; brothers, Walter, Charley and sister Doris. Visitation was held Friday, August 1 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448 where the funeral service also took place on Saturday, August 2, Rev. Dr. Philip Griffin-Allwood officiated. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Port George. By request, family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Hillside Cemetery, Victoria Vale Baptist Church or charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

THIBIDEAU, Harold Irving, 61, of Easton, died July 30, 2008. Funeral Aug. 3 in Havelock Wesleyan Church, Havelock.

MACDONALD, Dorothy Irene - 85, of Halifax, NS died Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Parkstone Enhanced Care. Born in Somerville, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Capt. Crosby McLeod Sr. and the late Bertha (Meisner) McLeod of Central Port Mouton, Queens Co., NS. She graduated from the Maritime Business College in 1941 and worked as a secretary for much of her life. She was employed by the law firm Stewart, MacKeen and Covert at the time of her retirement. An avid gardener, she was past president of the First Halifax African Violet Society, secretary-treasurer of the Halifax County Horticultural Association and a member of the Dahlia Society. She was predeceased by her husband Jock and her brother Crosby (Bud) McLeod Jr. She is survived by her nieces Emily McLeod (David Morgen), Richmond Hill, ON and Joanne McLeod (Donald Jean), Manotick, ON and her nephew Scott McLeod, Toronto. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Baptist Church, Central Port Mouton. A reception will follow at the West Queens Community Centre, Port Mouton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool.