October 12 to October 18, 2008 continued

Marshall James Nickerson, 1916-2008, of Royal Court in Riverview and formerly of Paturel St. Shediac, NB passed away at The Moncton Hospital on Monday, October 13, 2008 at the age of 92 years. Born in Port Saxon, NS; Shelburne Co., he was the son of the late Percy and Jenny (nee Greenwood) Nickerson. Marshall was an adherent of Trinity United Church and in his early years he attended St. John’s United Church. He was a retired Professional Engineer having worked with the CNR Engineer Dept. Marshall was the Engineer in charge of the building of the Moncton Hump Yard. He enjoyed lawn bowling and boating while living in Shediac. He was a former member of the William Ling Lawn Bowling Club, Past President of the MCA and he was a member of Association of Professional Engineers. Marshall was a veteran of WWII, having served from 1942 to 1946 with the Royal Canadian Army 23rd Field Company Royal Canadian Engineers. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Judy and her husband John Baxter of Shediac Cape, NB and Bethleham IN. USA; his grand daughters Kelleah (Barry) Fulmer, New Albany IN; and Krista (Robert) Hynes, Louisville, KY; great-grand daughters Ashley LeAnn Fulmer and Emily Nicole Hynes and his great grandson John Robert Baxter Fulmer. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife Florence (nee Trask) Nickerson in 2004 and by his grandson John W.A. Baxter in 2008. A memorial service was held at Riverview Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 214 Pine Glen Rd. on Thursday, October 16, 2008 with Rev. Aaron Billard officiating. The Riverview Veterans and Armed Forces Association held a Veterans Service Thursday, October 16, 2008. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Shediac, NB. Donations in Marshall’s memory can be made to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital Foundation or to Greenwood Cemetery Memorial Fund (C/O 3526 Route 134 Shediac Cape, NB E4P 3J4). Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB (506) 857-9544. Online condolences can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca

DEMOND, Daisy Irene – 81, of South Brookfield, Queens County, passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2008, in Queens Manor, Liverpool.Born on November 7th, 1926 in Milton, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Phoebie (Saunders) Whynot. Daisy was a member of the North Brookfield W.I.N.S. for 23 years. She was an Avon Lady for 10 years. She collected for numerous charities including the Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Kidney Foundation. Daisy enjoyed painting, knitting, quilting, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.Daisy is survived by her husband of 51years, Murray; four daughters Leann (Phillip) Bentley, of Upper Tantallon; Kathy (Gary Levy) DeMond, of Brooklyn; Pat (Rob Whynot) DeMond, of Milton; Valerie (Tim Croft) DeMond, of Milton: brother Clyde “Buddy” (Marion) Whynot of Milton; sister-in-law Carol Whynot, of Milton; six grandchildren, Lisa Miller, John Bentley, Sean Levy, Kerry Whynot, Jade Whynot, and James DeMond and Three great-grandchildren, Jayden Sienna, and Sofia. She was predeceased by her brother Reginald Whynot and great-granddaughter Taylor. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Funeral Service took place Friday, October 17th, at South Brookfield United Baptist Church. Donations may be made to the North Queens Medical Center, Queens VON or Queens Manor. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com

Joseph Gustave “Gus” Thibault - 85, Somerset, Kings Co. passed away on Monday October 13, 2008, at home. Born on December 30, 1922, in Church Point, Digby Co., he was a son of the late Joseph and Margaret Thibault. Gus had worked during the 1960’s as a farmer for Wilfred Horsnell and for Lewis Chute doing cement work. In 1972, he began working at Larsen Packers Ltd., Berwick, receiving a Safety Campaign Certificate in 1983 and retiring in 1986. Surviving are his daughter Gena (Reg) Dempsey, Victoria Harbour, Kings Co.; grandchildren, Erin & Victoria Dempsey, Victoria Harbour; Daniel Rogers, Yarmouth; sister, Zita Comeau, Seabrook, Digby Co.; several nieces & nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Mary C. (Muise) Thibault; brother, Leo Thibault; sisters, Katherine Saulnier; Ceceile Romain; Mary Sisco; Evelyn MacLeod. Visitation for Gus was held 7-9 p.m., Friday October 17, in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, N.S., B0P 1E0, (902-538-9900), from where the funeral service took place on Saturday October 18, at 11:00 a.m. Deacon, Mr. David Hasler officiated. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Kentville. Donations in his memory may be made to any charity. Condolences may be made by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca

ATKINSON, Evelyn Harriett, 93, formerly of Digby, died Oct. 13, 2008, in Parkstone Enhanced Care, Halifax. Memorial service Oct. 17 in Digby Baptist Church.

MacNICHOL, Richard ‘Paul’, 78, of Cornwallis Park, died Oct. 15, 2008, in Annapolis Community Health Centre. No funeral service by request.

HAYWARD, George Michael (‘Mike’), 55, of Digby, died Oct. 15, 2008, at home. Arrangements entrusted to Jaynes Funeral Home, 7 Birch Street, Digby.

Ronald A. Grant - 90, Wolfville, passed away Wednesday October 15, 2008 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in McAdam, N.B. he was the son of the late Roy and Mable (Johnston) Grant. Ron was a resident of Wolfville for over 50 yrs. He was a very active member of the Wolfville United Baptist Church. He was a representative of Great West Life for over 30 yrs., a member of the Wolfville Rotary Club and always active in the community. Ron was a loving and caring man who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Mary Grant, Wolfville; daughters, Susan (Gordon Gavin) , Kentville; Mary Jane (Michael) Jeffrey, Enfield; granddaughters, Sarah (Chris) Hamilton; Barbara (Bill) Hibbs, both of Cole Harbour. There was no visitation. A funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 11 a.m. Saturday October 18 in H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home 568 Main St., Wolfville (902-542-2151). Rev. Dr. Barry Morrison officiated. Burial took place in Willowbank Cemetery. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory may be made to a charity of choice. Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca

Phyllis Audrey Best – 86, of Port Williams, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Church Street, Kings County, she was the only daughter of the late Horace and Edith (Burbidge) Rand. She farmed along side her husband for many years and was also employed with Prescott House Museum in the opening years. She was the Garment Club Leader for the Cornwallis Project 4-H Club. She was also a life member of the Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia and a member of the Port Williams United Baptist Church. She is survived by her care-giver and niece, Barb (George) West, Church Street; their children, Hugh, Martha and Andrea, all at home, Rachel, Hilden; a sister-in-law, Doris Rand, Port Williams; several additional nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, George; a son, Leonard; three brothers, Keith, Hugh and Eric Rand; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth and Mildred Rand. There was no visitation, by request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Elizabeth Johnson officiated. Burial took place in the Fox Hill Cemetery, Starr’s Point, Kings County. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Fox Hill Cemetery or the Leonard Best 4-H Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome. com.

Gerald Whitney Pineo – It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gerald Whitney Pineo, 65, of Sheffield Mills, Kings County, announces his passing on Friday, October 17, 2008, at home, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Church Street, Port Williams, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Dorothy (Johnstone) Pineo. He was a lifelong farmer and had been employed with Ells Brothers Limited for over 20 years. He later worked with Bragg Lumber Company. Gerald enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, the former Joyce Young; two daughters, Donna Harvey (Stephen Coffill), Lower Canard; Stephanie Walker, Sheffield Mills; two sons, Lloyd (Kimberley), Sheffield Mills; Timothy, Coldbrook; three sisters, Lois Kent, Trenton, Ontario; Nancy Haggerty (Terry Clarke), Steam Mill; Rose (Doug) Bezanson, Waterville; five brothers, Reg, Berwick; Harry, Canning; Billy (Ruby), Woodville; Donnie (Ardith), South Alton; James (Sharon), Canard; a brother-in-law, Clarence Mercer, Barrie, Ontario; seven grandchildren, Dana, Chelsea, Ty, Dylan, Shauna-Lynn, Shay and Jeremy; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Matthew; two sisters, Marion Mercer and Alberta Parrish. Visitation was held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, Reverend Barbara Cochran officiated. A private family burial took place in the Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.

Terry Dean Flynn, age 46, of Garlands Crossing. It was with great sadness that the family of Terry Dean Flynn, announced his passing, after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, October 13, 2008, in the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on December 1, 1961, in Windsor, Hants County, Nova Scotia, he is the son of Joan (Bowman) Flynn and the late Morton Flynn. He was an employee at Fundy Gypsum Company for 27 years as a heavy equipment operator. In his younger years, Terry enjoyed playing for the Fundy Ball Team, aptly called "The Nit Wits". He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Terry loved to spend time with his family and friends, especially his beloved daughter, Cailin. Terry's favorite season was fall, so it was bittersweet that he left us then, surrounded by family. He will be missed by all who knew him. Besides his mother, Terry is survived by a daughter, Cailin; brothers, Earl (Heather), Windsor; Tony (Bonnie), Windsor; Morton Jr. (Kathy), Windsor; Duane (Dianne), Truro; sisters, Donna (Bob) Thomson, Windsor; Cathy (Gary) Benedict, Truro/Windsor; companion, Lori Anne Lowthers, many nieces and nephews. Terry was predeceased by his father, Morton Lawrence Flynn (1999). Visitation was 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, October 15; also 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, October 16, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2008, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at a later date. Donations in memory of Terry may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice. Sign the book of condolence, click on "Obituaries" at, www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

LANDRY, James Franklyn – 63, Wyman Road, Yarmouth, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at home. Born July 17, 1945 in Yarmouth, he was a son of the late Cyril Emile and Margaret Jane (Harrington) Landry. James worked as a scallop and lobster fisherman, and he took great pride in keeping a beautiful lawn. Surviving are his wife, of 42 years, Donna (Boudreau) Landry, as well as his children, Annette Landry, Bonnie (John) Duffus, both of Yarmouth, and Kyle (Lori Gill-Landry) Landry, St. Catharines, Ont.; grandchildren, Aimee Landry, Cale Duffus, Ty Duffus, Carson Duffus, Trystan Gill and Jillian Gill-Landry; great granddaughter, Aiden Morton. Also surviving are sisters, Louise, Ann and Verna, all of Melbourne; Lucille, Ontario; a brother, Arnold, Chebogue. Visitation took place from 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 1:00 PM, Friday, October 17 from Saint Ambrose Cathedral, 43 Albert Street, Yarmouth, Father John MacPherson officiated. Interment followed in the Chebogue Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Chebogue Cemetery. You may sign the online guestbook by visiting www.huskilson.net

Cecil Parker Dodge, age 88, of Windsor, Hants County, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, in the Q.E.II, V.G. Site, Halifax. Born in Ashdale, Hants County, Nova Scotia, on September 14th, 1920, he was the son of the late Earl Frederick and Blanche Margerite (Parker) Dodge. Cecil was a member of the Hants County Branch No. 009, Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor. He worked at the Hants Co-op for thirty-five years. In his earlier years, he was in the Military Police, having been posted in England. He was a member, Trustee and Elder of the Newport United Church. Cecil is survived by his wife of 66 years, the former Elsie Mae Northup; sons, Earle (Sharon) Dodge, Woodville, Hants County; Paul (Judy) Dodge, Calgary, Alberta; daughters, Joan (Jim) Darnley, Toronto, Ontario; Jean (Dan) MacLeod, Musquodoboit Harbour; grandsons, Anthony, Cecil, Michael, and Jeff; granddaughters, Susan, Elsie Mae, and Jennifer; great-granddaughters, Allyssa and Cassandra; great-grandsons, Josh, Jaiden, Pierre Luc and Nate; great-great grandsons, Zachery and Seth; great-great granddaughters, Zoey, Ella, Sage, Taylia and Abigial; brothers, John (Helena) Dodge, Ottawa, Ontario; Howard (Ruby) Dodge, Bedford; sister, Muriel (George) Mills, Riverview, New Brunswick. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Robie Dodge; his sisters, Winifred Ervin and Amy Steeves. Cremation has taken place under the care of Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor and there was no visitation by request. Uniacke Lodge, No. 128, A.F. & A.M., Mount Uniacke, held a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Friday, October 17, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a Legion Tribute by the Hants County Branch No. 009, Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor. A memorial service was 2 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2008, in the Newport United Church, Brooklyn. The Rev. Florence Antle-Brison officiated. Interment was in the River View Haven Cemetery, Union Corner, followed by a reception at the Newport United Church Hall. Donations in memory of Cecil, were requested to be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To sign the book of condolence, click on "Obituaries" at, www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

Edward "Eddie" Freeman Sanford, age 60, of Newport Station, Hants County. It was with heavy hearts, that the family regretted to announce the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 29, 1947, in Windsor, Hants County, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Albert and Hilda (Sibbley) Sanford. Eddie was a carpenter by trade and was employed with Citadel Drywall & Acoustical Ltd., Dartmouth. He had formerly worked at J. W. Lindsay Construction and B. D. Stevens Construction. Because of his love for music, Eddie played his guitar and sang with the band groups, "Uniacke Swingsters" and "Tidal Country". The groups played at dances and also volunteered their time at Dykeland Lodge, Haliburton Place, and throughout Nova Scotia. Eddie was a wonderful family man, who enjoyed doing special things with each of his grandchildren. Eddie is survived by his wife of 40 years, the former Cheryl Lynn Leighton; daughters, Tammy Kehoe (Jeff Orde), Newport Station; Jodie (Devin) Whitehead, Newport Station; grandchildren, Morgan and Reagan Whitehead; Cody and Brandi Kehoe; Erika and Ben Orde; sisters, Mildred Hatchard, Union Corner; Dorothy Hatchard, Belmont; Shirley Sanford (Richard Hawboldt), Burlington; brother, Ralph (Debbie) Sanford, Brooklyn; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Rhoda Lowe; brothers, Albert Sanford Jr. and Harley Sanford. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, October 18, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was 2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2008, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Garnet Parker officiated, followed by a reception in the Lindsay Family Reception Centre, 184 King Street. Interment will be held at a later date, in the Ste. Croix Cemetery, St. Croix. The family would like to thank the Palliative Care Unit (HCH); Nursing staff and especially to Bev Lyttle; Dr. Cathryn Smith and Dr. Iona Wile, for all their support they gave to Eddie and the family. No flowers by request, donations in memory of Eddie may be made to the Palliative Care Unit (Hants Community Hospital), the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice. Sign the book of condolence, click on "Obituaries" at www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

ACKER, Joyce Marie, 76, of Shelburne, formerly of Birchtown, passed away peacefully in Roseway Hospital, Sandy Point, Shelburne Co., on Friday, October 17, 2008. Born in Birchtown on March 3, 1932, she was the only child of the late Murray Stillman and Hazel Pearl (Sawler) Acker. Joyce worked in many jobs during her lifetime, having been a fish plant worker, laundry worker and a flag person for the Highways. She was a friend to all and helped those in times of need. She was an avid dart player up until she went into hospital. She had a great love of animals. Her four cats, Rusty, Pee Wee, Tac and Spook were very special to her. Joyce is survived by son, Larry, Birchtown; daughter, Velda, Shelburne; grandchildren, Susan, Daniel and Jeremy and one great-grandson, Arron, all of Prince Rupert, B.C. Funeral service was held on Monday, October 20, 2008 in Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Deborah Hill officiating. Interment was in Mizpah Cemetery, Birchtown. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Beulah Burman Animal Shelter. On-line condolences may be sent to: hmhuskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at www.huskilson.net

STANTON, Earle Donaldson, 74, of Tiddville, died Oct. 17, 2008. Funeral Oct. 21 in Jayne's Funeral Home, Digby. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, Little River.

BROWN, Enid Arlene - 92, Martock, Hants Co., passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008 in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Falkland Ridge, Annapolis Co., she was the daughter of the late Percy and Elva (Stoddart) Starratt. Enid spent her working life as a school teacher. She was a member of the Martock & Windsor Forks Woman’s Institute as well as a member of the Vaughan’s United Church. She is survived by her daughter, Anne (Earl) Lyon, Middle Stewiacke; Gail Keddy, Truro (her sons, George and John); sons, Malcolm (Jean), Martock (their daughters, Beth (Kenneth), Upper Vaughans and Mandy, Rothesay, N.B.); Walter (Dawn), Sussex, N.B. (their children, Aaron and Lila); as well as great-grandchildren, Kevin, Jessica and Briana; sisters, Hazel Starratt; Ethel Veinotte; brothers, Lawrence Starratt; George (Peggy) Starratt. Enid was predeceased by her husband, Allister Malcolm Brown; sisters, Olive and Jean; brother, Evans; son-in-law, George Keddy. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes - DeMont Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family received visitors from 6-9 p.m. Monday, October 20. Funeral service was held 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, in the Lohnes - DeMont Funeral Service Chapel, Pastor Craig Faulkner officiated. A reception was held in the funeral home's Elmcroft Reception Centre, followed by interment in Ste. Croix Cemetery, St. Croix. Donations in memory of Enid may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5161 George St., 7th Floor, Halifax, NS, B3J 1M7, or the Canadian Cancer Society, 5826 South St., Suite 1, Halifax, NS, B3H 1S6; Palliative Care Program at Hants Community Hospital, 89 Payzant Dr., Windsor, NS B0N 2T0; or a charity of one’s choice. Private messages of condolence may be made in the “Guest Book” at: www.familycare.ca. “Miss Me, But Let Me Go”

GESNER (Hillman), Eileen Alice Theresa - 88, Hillsvale, Hants Co., passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008, in Scotia Nursing Home, Beaverbank. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late William and Philomena (McGrath) Hillman. Eileen enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband in their trailer and belonged to Wally Byam Caravan Club. A favourite destination was Smith’s Cove RV Park, where many summers were spent collecting shells on the shore. She was a talented artist who had a passion for knitting, quilting, crocheting and oil painting. Eileen had a great sense of humour and shared wonderful conversations with everyone she met. Eileen’s favourite pastime was simply taking a car drive and didn’t care where she went, “as long as she was going.” She is survived by her husband, Clifford Gesner, Hillsvale; daughters, Sylvia (Fred) Russell, Admiral Rock, and Dianne (Garnet) Benedict, Windsor Forks; sons, Clifford, Toronto, Ont.; D. Wayne (Debbie), Three Mile Plains, and Stephen (Kendra), Hillsvale; sister, Marie (Bob) O’Keefe, Windsor; and 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Eileen was predeceased by grandson, Paul. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes - DeMont Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family received visitors from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, October 21. Funeral service was held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 339 King St., Windsor, Rev. Father Michael Walsh officiated. Interment followed in St. John the Evangelist Parish Cemetery, Wiley Ave., Windsor. Donations in memory of Eileen may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation - Nova Scotia Chapter, 105-238 Brownlow Ave., Dartmouth, NS B3B 2B4. Private messages of condolence may be made in the "Guest Book" at: www.familycare.ca.

HUDSON, Lorne (Laurie) Frederick - 83 yrs, of Upper Granville, NS passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at home. Born in Middleton, he was the only child of the late Charles and Flossie (Banks) Hudson. He was a life long resident of Upper Granville. Lorne retired after 27 years of service as manager of Fundy Fertilizer. Prior to that he was a salesman for Neville Motors and manager of the Bridgetown Co-op. During his retirement he was an active gardener and enjoyed operating a fruit and vegetable stand for a number of years. He is survived by his wife, the former Marjorie Moulaison, Upper Granville; daughters, Joan Ann Hudson, Upper Granville; Janet (Robert) Todd, Bridgetown; sons, Lorne (Yvonne), Oshawa, ON; David (Cheryl), Bridgetown and Gerald (Cindy), Round Hill; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. By Laurie's request, his body has been donated to Dalhousie Medical Research. Interment will be held at a later date. A private family service will be held at 2 pm on Nov. 1/08 followed by visitation at 3 pm at the family home in Upper Granville. Donations in memory may be made to the Bridgetown United Church or charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

Laird Morton Nichols - 81, Aylesford, Kings Co., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday October 18, 2008, in the Wolfville Nursing Home. Born in Aylesford, he was a son of the late Myron and Blanch (Morton) Nichols. Laird was a business partner with his brother, Ambrose Nichols, all of their lives. They were involved with farming, construction and had rental properties. He was a member of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Yvonne C. (Metie) Nichols, Wolfville Nursing Home; brother, Garth (Shirley) Nichols, West Willington, Conn.; sister, Evangeline (Jim) MacGillivary, Brockville, Ont.; sister-in-law, Maude Nichols, Grand View Manor, Berwick; nieces & nephews, Dr. Blair (Susan) Nichols, Wolfville; Terry (Deborah) Nichols, Waterville; Darrell (Jane) Nichols, King City, Ont.; Kathryn Rose, Bedford; Bradley Nichols, Oshawa, Ont.; Janet (Henry) Tellier, North Windham, Conn.; Jean (John) Tyler, Norwich, Conn.; Joan Sweet, Vernon, Conn.; Eric (Linda) Nichols, West Willington, Conn.; Lyn & Dwain MacGillivary, both of Ont. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Ambrose Nichols. Visitation for Laird was held from 1-2 p.m., funeral at 2 p.m. followed by a reception all on Wednesday October 22, in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, N.S., B0P 1E0, (902-538-9900). Rev. Linda Winton officiated. Burial was in the Aylesford Union Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the A.L.S. Society of Nova Scotia. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca

GOODWIN, Robertson A., of Waltham, Mass., died Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the Pine Knoll Nursing Center in Lexington. He was 87. Born in East Boston, Mr. Goodwin had lived in Canada before moving to Waltham in 1953. He was a shipper/receiver for the Raytheon Company in Quincy for 40 years until his retirement. Mr. Goodwin was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Waltham Lodge of Moose and enjoyed playing bingo and secret word puzzles. He was also an avid clock collector. He was the husband of the late Christine M. (McGonigle) Goodwin; the son of the late Angus and Hildred (Newell) Goodwin; and the brother of the late Herbert Goodwin, Elizabeth Goreham and Mildred Harding. He is survived by his sisters, Lydia Ross, Blanche Nickerson and Edith Atwood, all of Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia; his brothers, Clarence Goodwin of Halifax, N.S., Clinton Goodwin, Ontario, and Angus Goodwin of Cape Sable Island; his god-daughter, Mary Jo Vasquezi of Waltham; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. The funeral service was held on Monday, October 20, at the Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street, Waltham Mass., followed by a funeral Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of Saint Charles Borromeo Church, Waltham. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA, 02210. To offer online condolences, please visit www.joycefuneralhome.com

Colp, Albert Raymond – passed away Friday, October 17, 2008 in Pleasant River (in the home he was born in), Queens Co., at the age of 88. He is survived by his daughters Carol Christie (James), Yarmouth, Patricia Colp, Ottawa, Susan Herman (Carlson), Pleasant River and son Donald, Halifax; grandchildren Carol’s – Steven (Kaori), Tokyo, Japan, Christopher (Valerie), Toronto, Colette, Saskatchewan and Benjamin, Tokyo; Patricia’s son – Jason (Jodie), Toronto, Donald’s – Alana and Bradley; Susan’s – Mitchell (Natalie) and Robin, Pleasant River; great-grandchildren Alexandra, Marie-Chantal & Annabelle, Toronto; Louisa, Sask.; one great-granddaughter Peyton Grace Herman, Pleasant River. Albert was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Cassidy, her twin sister, Ruth and baby grandson (Carol’s), Gregory, his brother Arnold. We lived in the magical town of Deep River, Ont. for many years where Dad was a chemist at the Atomic Energy Plant. He was a man with many interests and talents. A heartfelt thank you to Pastor Joseph Cannon for his faithful visits.

MARSHALL, Warren Leonard - 84, of Bridgetown, passed away peacefully in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton, NS on October 17, 2008. Born in Clarence, Feb. 6, 1924, he was a son of the late Harry O. and Annie (Gesner) Marshall. Warren worked as a distiller at McGuiness Distillery and later was superintendent of Distilling at Acadian Distillers in Bridgetown. He was an avid hunter and bottle collector and he enjoyed a good meal and a good joke. A Gentleman to the very end. He is survived by brother Harry (Barb) Marshall of Paradise, NS and sister Edith Gould of Bedford, NS, plus many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by wife Alice, step-daughter Diane Furnell, brothers Raleigh, Lawrence and Dennis, sister Alice Baird, and niece Susan Marshall. A graveside service with burial of his ashes and those of his wife will be held in Riverside Cemetery, Bridgetown on November 8 at 2:00 pm. A reception will follow. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, PO Box 239, Port Williams, NS, B0P 1T0. Cards of sympathy may be sent to this address or on line at www.serenityfuneral.com

VANKUREN, Aubrey, 90, Port Saxon, Shelburne County, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, October 13, 2008 in Naples, Florida. He was born in Rummerfield, PA, the son of Harry and Ethlyn (Howell) VanKuren. He is survived by his loving wife, Anita (Gordon) of 65 years; two daughters, Jane (Christen) Welp of The Dalles, Oregon and Barbara (Floyd) Boyce, Halifax, N.S.; two grandchildren, Mason Welp, Underwood, Washington, Melissa McKinney, Newberg, Oregon; and one great grandson, Caden Welp; sister, Helen of Cincinnati, Ohio; brother, Carlton (Nancy) of Hudson, Florida. “Van” was a veteran of WWII, having served in the Navy as a Supply Officer at the Navy Department, Washington, D.C., Portsmouth, NH, N.Y.C. and U.S. Naval Air Station in Norfolk, VA. He was employed by the IBM Corp. for 35 years, most recently in White Plains, N.J. “Van” and Anita moved to Port Saxon in 1972 from Greenwich, CT and enjoyed their summer home very much. In the early years, they would sail their boat, garden and work in the woods. They attended Port Clyde United Church and belonged to the Leisure Hour Club in Port Saxon. A memorial service will take place at the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA, at a later date.