August 17 to August 23, 2008 continued

CALDWELL, Frank Victor - 85, Three Mile Plains, Hants Co., passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family, who will miss him dearly, Thursday, August 21, 2008, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born July 13, 1923 in Three Mile Plains, he was a son of the late William and Sarah (Whitehead) Caldwell. Frank retired from the Nova Scotia Power Corporation after 26 years of faithful service. He is survived by son, Eugene (Irene) Caldwell, Lockhartville; daughters, Gail (Chris), Patthis, Niagara Falls; Carlotta (Bill) Leighton, Ottawa; Wanda (Brian) Lavers, Windsor; Nancy (David) Riley, Three Mile Plains; sisters, Gloria Gibson, Newport Station; Jennie (Dean) Baxter, Garlands Crossing; brother, Ben (Carol), Three Mile Plains; daughter-in-law, Sharon Caldwell, Three Mile Plains. He was a very proud granddad of grandchildren, Jeffery, Michael, Frank, Christina, Andrea, Joanna, Michele, Jeff, Leslie, Tammie, Eddie, Lisa, Daniel, Chantel, Andrew and 20 great-grandchildren, as well as another precious little one arriving soon. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife, Beatrice (Wile); daughter, Dianne; son, Edmond; sisters, Joyce and Caroline; infant brother, Bruce; brothers, Cecil, Douglas and Ross; half-brothers, Donald and Ralph and half-sister, Katherine. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes - DeMont Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). There was no visitation or funeral as per Frank’s wishes. A private family graveside service was held in Ste. Croix Cemetery, St. Croix. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Frank may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 5826 South St., Halifax, NS B3H 1S6. Private messages of condolence may be made in the "Guest Book" at: www.familycare.ca.

Rhoda M. M. Wells – Passed peacefully away at Western Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook , NL Wednesday August 20 2008 in her 91st year. She was born in Woody Point, the eldest of the nine children of Beatrice and Joe Gilliam and for her entire life was an important and caring figure for her immediate and extended family. She was devoted to her three sons and her husband George who predeceased her in 1990, at which time she became a devoted gardener "to keep up George's garden." Rhoda was a model for family values before the term was ever popular, even in her work, most notably the many years spent with her brother-in-law, the late Don Poole, in his dental practice and her brother the late Alex Gilliam at his nursery business, both in Corner Brook. From her home of 55 years on Reid Street and in her travels to visit family, she was a central and constant source of love, praise, and encouragement for anyone and everyone who was lucky enough to be part of her family and to her this did not just include relatives. Her enjoyment of the game of bridge, particularly in the years since George's death, greatly enlarged the circle of people who admired her and will miss her. She will be terribly missed by her sons, Don and his wife Libby whom she loved as the ‘daughter she never had’ of Wolfville, N.S., Gerry (Linda) Mississauga, Ont. and Derek (Alison) Chester N.S., grandchildren, Michael, Wendi-Ann, Roger, Robert, Brian, Jody, Joanna and Sarah, great-grandchildren Mitchell, Jeremy, Madeline, Denver, Clara Jane and Nicholas, sisters Ann Poole, Isabel Crowell and Joan Gilliam, brothers Ira (Linda) Bill (Gwen) and Bob (Phoebe) and many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her loving and beloved husband George, brothers Don (Vera) and Alex (Hilda). Visitation was held at Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Mark's Avenue on Thursday from 1-2 family only, 2-4, 7-9. The funeral service took place at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral Main Street Corner Brook, 2 pm Friday August 22, interment followed at Mount Patricia. As expressions of sympathy, flowers will be gratefully accepted or donations made to the Western Memorial Hospital Cancer Care Unit or the Western Regional Hospital Foundation. Message of condolence or donations may also be made through www.fillatre.ca.

John Gordon Graves – 81, of Kentville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, Friday, August 22, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on February 9, 1927, in Kentville, he was a son of the late James and Dorothy (Spencer) Graves. He was predeceased by two brothers, Jack and James. In his younger days, John was an avid hockey player and many people would say he was one of the best goaltenders in the valley. He was well-known throughout the valley as a painter and drywaller and had been employed with Chesley Davidson and Son, from where he retired. John was a veteran of the Second World War. He is survived by his wife, the former Flora Cleveland; nine children, Cathy Griffin, Kentville; Betty (Dave Strong), Berwick; Bob (Judy), Coldbrook; Judy (Gene) Vaughan, New Minas; Debbie (Cliff) Roberts, Pereau; Donna (Peter) Spencer, Ontario; John (Sue Van Tassel), Steam Mill; Tim, Ontario; Diane (Dan Neima), South Alton; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 2008 with a Royal Canadian Legion service held at 7:00 p.m. in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2008, Majors Ross and Doreen Grandy officiated. A private family burial took place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

Francis Ira “Ike” Legge – 82, of Blomidon, Kings County, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Blomidon, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Minnie (Barkhouse) Legge. Ike was a lifelong valley farmer who enjoyed horses, horse pulls, western movies and playing cards. He was a veteran of the Second World War and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Habitant Branch No. 73, Canning. He was also a member of the Pereau Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Constance “Connie” Huntley; a daughter, Carol Riggs, Kentville; three sons, Douglas (Katherine) and Daniel (Shannon), both of Blomidon; Mark (Glenda), Moncton; two sisters, Leota Bezanson, Lower Sackville; Rolene Dwyer, New Glasgow; two brothers, Erlyn, Blomidon and Russell, Lunenburg; six grandchildren, Cherie, Jennifer, Adam, Ryan, Robb and Cody; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Nora Ells and Velma Harris; a brother, Sheldon; a son-in-law, Robert Riggs; a grandson, Aaron and a great grandchild. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, August 25, 2008, Reverend Doctor Dan Gibson officiated, assisted by Reverend June Keddy. A private family burial took place in the Scotts Bay Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Pereau Baptist Church. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome .com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

ROBERTS, Hillary Ann - 37, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away suddenly in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, August 20, 2008. Born in Liverpool, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Audrey (Fancy) Roberts. Hillary lived her whole life in Liverpool and was a PCW at Queens Manor. She loved to read, play softball, the beach and family suppers. Besides her parents, Hillary is survived by her companion Barry Crouse; daughters Brittney of Bridgewater, Tara of Liverpool; sons Brandon and Brice of Liverpool; sisters Rhonda (Alan) Oickle of Liverpool, Monica Roberts (Mark Whynot) of Milton; brother Lyle (Sabrina Westhaver) of Liverpool; grandson Austin Foster of Bridgewater. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Tuesday, August 26, 2008 from Chandlers' Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Chaplain Donald Lawton officiated. Donations may be made to a trust fund for her children set up in the near future with the Bank of Montreal, Liverpool branch. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

Margaret (Marg) Elaine Hiltz -74, of Aylesford, Kings Co., passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008 surrounded by her loving husband & family in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born September 4th, 1933 in Lake Ramsey, Lunenburg. Co., she was a daughter of the late Courtney & Florence (Palmer) Keddy. Margaret is survived by her husband of 58 years, Benny; seven children: Deborah (Roger) Young; Gary (Susan Tupper) Hiltz; Randy (Cheryl Tupper) Hiltz; Eric Hiltz; Carla (Rick) Gillis; Tony Hiltz; Penny Hiltz-Sabean; ten grandchildren: Jennifer (Dwight) Lutz; Michael Young; Kimberly, Jeremy, Aaron, & Sara Hiltz; Matthew & Lisa Hiltz; Megan & Stephanie Gillis; two great-grandchildren, Wesley & Sidney Lutz; sister, Venita Adams; brother, Stuart "Buck" (Helen) Keddy, New Ross. She was predeceased by brother, Arthur; sister, Marilyn McDow & an infant son at birth. Cremation has taken place. Visitation took place from 7-9 p.m. Friday evening & from 1:00 p.m. to service time at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, all held in the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr. Coldbrook. Randy Hiltz & Dennis Lutz officiated. Interment will be at a later date in the Morristown Cemetery. Reception followed the service in the Morristown Community Hall, Morristown. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Margaret may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association or to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On line condolences may be made through www.annapolisvalleyfuneralhome.com

CHAPMAN, Norman Augustus "Chip" F/S Retired CD - 85, Yarmouth, passed away August 21, 2008. Born in Tidnish Crossroads, he was a son of the late Waldo and Ida (Harding) Chapman of Amherst. At 17, Norman served in the Merchant Navy before enlisting in the RCAF, where he served for 23 years, both in Canada and in Europe. He spent his remaining working years with TRA Wholesalers in Nova Scotia. At 78, Norman followed his heart to Qualicum Beach and was a regular member of the Qualicum Baptist Church. He made his way back to Nova Scotia in 2008. Surviving are his children, Larry Chapman, Dartmouth; Linda (Eric) Moore, Amherst; Liese (Malcolm) Coulter, Lismore, Australia; Natalie Landry, Yarmouth; grandchildren, Christopher MacLeod, Yarmouth; Stacey (Kelly) Chapman-Pontiff, Seattle, Wash.; Angela Kempin, Montreal, Que.; Lucas Coulter, Canberra, Australia; Raven and Carter Landry, Yarmouth. Norman leaves behind his big sister, Madeline (Ivan) Alexander, Rusagonis, N.B., as well as many nieces and nephews. Norman was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Rhoda Grace (Stiles) Chapman; daughter, Nancy Jane Chapman; great friend and love of the last 10 years, Rona Klus; brother, Atlee Chapman and sisters, Marion (Joe) Gillis, Audrey (George) Partridge. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. There was a graveside memorial service and Lions' Club Service in Chebogue Cemetery, Yarmouth County on Monday, August 25 at 2 p.m., Rev. Brian Wallace officiated. Following interment, a reception was held at Zion Baptist Church, 27 Parade St., Yarmouth. As a tribute to Chip's love for his family, donations in his memory may be made to the Huntington Society of Canada at: www.hsc-ca.org to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guest book at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

Wylie O. Russell - 89, Berwick, Kings Co., passed away, Thursday August 21, 2008, in the Veterans Wing of the Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Middleton, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 14, 1919, he was a son of the late William & Clara (Menzies) Russell, of Newcastle, N.B., where he resided until serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a pilot in the Second World War. Wylie was an active member of the Newcastle Curling Club & the Miramichi Golf & Country Club. He was a 62 year member of the Northumberland Lodge # 17, F. & A.M., Newcastle. Wylie lived with his family in Wingham & Aylmer, Ont., as a District Manager with Stedmans, then moving to Middleton, as District Manager, where he resided for eight years. He then transferred to Guelph, Ont., as Regional Superintendent of Ontario with Stedmans. Wylie came to Berwick, with his family in 1970 & purchased the Stedmans Store in Berwick & Kingston, he & his wife retiring in 1986. He attended the Berwick United Church, was a former member of the Berwick Curling Club and was a life member of the Berwick & District Lions Club. Wylie was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are his wife, Audrey (Hill) Russell, Berwick; daughters, Joan (Lindsay) Rand, Delhaven; Lynn (Darrell) Ferguson, Coldbrook; Ann (Dr. Chris) Petropolis, Bedford; son, Earl (Alice) Russell, Berwick; grandchildren, Wesley (Carrie Heisler), Emily (Reid Smith) & Elaine Rand; Breagh (Vince Di Carlo) & Kevin Ferguson; Arielle, Theodore, Zachary & Alexandros Petropolis; Shane Russell; several nieces & nephews - all of whom he dearly loved & enjoyed. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by daughter, Karen Ann Russell; brother, Everett Russell; sisters, Blanche Russell; Dorothy Beattie & Roxy Robinson. Cremation has taken place & there was no visitation at the funeral home. There was a service in celebration of Wylie’s life at 2 p.m. Monday August 25, in the Berwick United Church, 240 Commercial St., Berwick, Rev. Linda Winton officiated, with a reception following in the church hall. Burial took place in the Berwick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Kidney Foundation of Canada or to the Veterans Wing of the Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Condolences may be made by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca

SCOTT, Hilda Bertha - 60, of Port Mouton, formerly of Newfoundland. It is with great sadness that the family announces the death of Hilda at Queens General Hospital, on August 21, 2008, after a courageous fight with cancer, with her family by her side. Born in Boxey, NF, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Flossie (Strowbridge) Skinner. She worked for C.W. McLeod Fisheries until its closure and then White Point Beach Lodge. After her retirement from White Point Beach Lodge, volunteering at West Queens Recreation became her pastime. Hilda loved the simple things in life; her dog, Shelby, bingo, camping at Ponhook, yard sales, gardening, shopping and most of all her family - she was the glue. Hilda was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her husband Arthur Sr; daughters: Bonnetta (Bernie) Allison and Claudette (Leonard) Whynot, both of Port Mouton, Claudine Scott of Brooklyn, Tammy (Tim) Delaney of Mersey Point; son Arthur Jr. of Newfoundland; grandchildren: Robert "Bobby", Chassity, Joseph Allison, MaKayla and Madison Whynot, Amy and Thomas Lloyd, Sydnee Delaney, Kaitlin and Carter Scott; great grandchildren: Tayler, KeeWaitin, Christina, Gillian Allison, Cooper Theriau; sister Frances (Herb) Matchum of Newfoundland and brother John (Ruth) Skinner of Toronto. She was predeceased by an infant granddaughter Hannah and two infant brothers. Funeral service was held Monday, August 25, 2008 in Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. Pastor Bethe Benjamin-Cameron officiated. Burial was in Peaceful Hill Cemetery, Port Mouton. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or the West Queens Recreational Centre. Following the service, a reception was held in the West Queens Recreational Centre. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

KEOUGHAN, Francis J., 90, of Meteghan, died Aug. 22, 2008, at home. Funeral Aug. 29 in Stella Maris Church, Meteghan. Burial in the parish cemetery.