October 19 to October 25, 2008

COHOON, Joy E. - 90, of Port Medway, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on October 19, 2008. Born in Eagle Head, Queens County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lois Conrad. Joy was co-proprietor along with her late husband, John, of Cohoon’s General Store in Port Medway for many years. She was an active member of Holy Redeemer Anglican Church and a former member of the ACW. She enjoyed cards and mahjong as well as traveling. She is survived by her son Sheldon and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband John; sister Grace Morton and brother Harry. A graveside funeral service was held Wednesday, October 22, 2008 with Chaplain Donald Lawton in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

FREDERICKS, Ella Mae - 94, Nictaux, formerly of Torbrook West, Annapolis County, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born May 15, 1914, in Bloomington, Annapolis County, she was a daughter of the late Owen and Grace (Vidito) Veinot. Ella Mae lived her life giving to and doing for the people she loved. A tireless, strong yet gentle lady. In early years she worked for United Fruit Cold Storage; The Cannery and the Dry Cleaners, all in Middleton, besides helping her husband on the family farm for sixty years. She was a wonderful cook, liked to knit, sew, rug hook, crochet and play cards. Ella Mae was always ready for a good joke. Surviving are a son, Dallas (Alice), Torbrook West; daughters, Doreen Hiltz, Kingston, NS; Frances (Ralph) Shaw, Nictaux, who gave Mom tender, loving care for 5 ? years; Donna (Mervin) Boyd, Wilmot; LaVerne (Martie) Grant, Nictaux West; Diana (Eddy) Harvey, Dartmouth, NS; sisters, Jennie (Clarence) Smith, Hebbville, NS; Maxine Lupton, North Hills Nursing Home, Granville Ferry, NS; 20 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Willard; sons, James Robert; Roger Willard; daughter, Zelpha Marie Vidito; great grandson, Anthony Boyd; sisters, Elsie Pelton; Kathleen (Pelton) Elliott; brothers, Glendon (Dick); Stanley; Reginald (Reggie); Raymond and Cecil. The family would like to thank Phyllis Spinney, Toronto (Mom’s niece) for always remembering her and sending her flowers on special occasions and the VON of Annapolis County. Visitation was held Tuesday, October 21, 2008 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448. The funeral service was held Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in the Torbrook Baptist Church. Rev. Bill McLeod officiated. Interment in the Torbrook Mines United Cemetery. By request, family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association; Canadian Cancer Research Foundation; Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or VON, Annapolis Branch. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com A wonderful Mother has gone to rest, For each of us, she’s done her best. Her loving heart was warm and kind, A better Mother, you’d never find.

COOK (Himmelman), Muriel - 81, Lequille, passed away at the Annapolis Royal Nursing Home October 19, 2008. Born in Lahave Island, she was a daughter of the late, Arthur and Cora (Bushen) Himmelman. Muriel was a homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a passion for walking, dogs and enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls. She is survived by sons Arthur (Dorothy) Cook, Greywood; Lloyd (Wendy) Cook, Lequille; daughters, Shirley (Frank) Taylor, Lequille; Maryanne (David) MacEachern, Dartmouth; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by husband, Austin; brothers, Edward and Bill; and sisters, Louise Himmelman and Eva Corkum. No funeral service by request of the family. Cremation has taken place, interment to follow at later date. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements are under the care of Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, PO Box 239, Port Williams, NS, BOP 1T0; cards of sympathy may be sent to this address or online at serenity@serenityfuneral.com.

Garnet LeRoy Lloyd - 66, South Waterville, Kings Co., passed away Sunday October 19, 2008, at Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, after a lengthy illness. Born in Berwick, he was a son of the late Merrill and Lenora (Schofield) Lloyd-Strong. Garnet loved to hunt, fish and play cards (45’s). He always was there for any one who needed help. Garnet was a former member of the Valley Search and Rescue. He worked as a carpenter most of his life. He loved to pick strawberries, blue berries & apples. Surviving are his wife Eileen (Toney) Lloyd; daughter, Shari-Lynn Lloyd (Clayton Collins), Annapolis Valley First Nation, Cambridge; son, Christopher Toney, South Waterville; grandchildren, Aaron & Nikki-Marie; foster-son, Fred Phillips Jr.; brother, Grant (Pat) Lloyd, Coldbrook; stepfather, Hartley Strong, South Waterville; half-brother, Vincent (Heather) Strong, South Waterville; half-sisters, Dianne (Gordie) Strong, North Alton; Gertrude (Debbie) Strong; Carolyn Brown, South Waterville; mother-in-law, Regina Toney; sisters-in-law, Sandra Usher & Marilyn Toney; brothers-in-law, Gerald, Brian (Christine) & Mark (Charlene) Toney, all of Annapolis Valley First Nation; Wayne (Dee) Toney, Calgary, Alberta; several nieces & nephews; special friend, Laurice Strong, South Waterville. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his father-in-law, Bernard Toney; sister-in-law, Lorane Canning; brothers-in-law, David & Allan Toney; Robert Usher. Visitation for Garnet was held from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Tuesday October 21, 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 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 22. Rev. Glen Donnellan officiated. Burial was in St. Bernadette’s Church Cemetery, Annapolis Valley First Nation, Cambridge. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to any charity. Condolences may be made by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca

HUSKINS, Gary Churchill - 62, of Summerville Centre, passed away peacefully Monday, October 20, 2008 with his family by his side. Born in Liverpool, he was the son of Winston and Helen (Sarty) Huskins. Gary retired from Scotiabank as manager after 25 years. He also worked in the pro shop at the Liverpool Golf and Country Club and owned and operated along with his wife Jackie, the Hyway Market in Hunt’s Point. Gary enjoyed downhill skiing, curling, golfing, and going to his hunting camp. Surviving besides his parents are his wife Jacqueline (West); daughter Kimberley Anne (Craig) Hupman of White Point; son Derek Todd of Bedford; sister Cathy Fralic (Peter) of New Brunswick; brothers John (Mary) of Alberta and Kevin (Jen) of Summerville Centre and his granddaughter, the apple of his eye, Brittany Anne. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service was held Thursday, October 23, 2008 from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, Rev. Bethe Benjamin Cameron and Rev. Jennifer Garbin officiated. Burial was in Oceanside Cemetery, Hunt’s Point. Donations may be made to Rosanne Himmelman Fund c/o The Health Services Foundation (South Shore Regional Hospital) PO Box 492 Bridgewater, Nova Scotia B4V 2X6 or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com.

Marie Jane Illsley - The death of Marie Jane Illsley of Summerside, aged 88, occured on Monday, October 20, 2008, at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside. Born in New Town, Guysborough Co., NS, Marie was the daughter of the late Arthur and Emma (Cameron) Archibald. Marie is survived by a daughter Jane (Robert) Harris, Middleton, NS; son George (Barbara), Wilmot Valley, PEI; grandchildren Patricia, Carolyn and Jillian Bishop, Mark and Mitch Illsley; great-grandchildren Izaak, Lily and Frank; sisters Margaret Cleveland, Elsie (George) MacDonald, Violet (Scott) Fraser and Edna Fraser, all of Nova Scotia. Predeceased by her husband Allison Illsley and brothers Cecil, Henry and Hugh Archibald. During World War II she served in the RCAF (WD) at posts in Ontario. Later Marie graduated from Maritime Business College, Halifax, where she worked with the Department of Highways. Upon her marriage to Allison in 1949, they moved to their farm in Berwick, NS, a place Marie loved. Later when Allison began working with Ralston Purina of Canada they resided in Moncton, Truro, Sussex and lastly, Summerside, where they established the family business, Illsley’s Feed and Farm. Marie was a member of Trinity United Church, Summerside, and a Life Member of the United Church Women; she was also a member of the Summerside Lionettes. Resting at the Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, where funeral service was held Thursday, Oct. 23 at 1:30 p.m. Interment in the Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, N.S. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Prince County Hospital or the P.E.I. Lung Association would be appreciated. www. moase.ca

PINCH (Myles), Marion, of Digby, died Oct. 20, 2008, in Tideview Terrace, Digby. Graveside service Oct. 23 in Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville.

Roy Elliott McInnis – 66, of Auburn, Kings County, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Gaspereau, he was a son of the late Roy and Edna (Schofield) McInnis. He had been employed with Larsen’s, Berwick for over 41 years, retiring in April of 2007. He enjoyed camping and was a member of the Good Samaritan RV Club. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on his truck. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, the former Janet Seaboyer; two daughters, Michelle (Wayne) Keddy, Heatherton; Colleen McInnis, Auburn; two sons, Martin (Susan), Aylesford; Steven (Natasha), Greenwood; four sisters, Christine (Lester) Cress, Round Hill; Rose (Gilbert) Harris, South Berwick; Linda (Elroy) Wood, Inglisville; Carleen (Leonard) Thompson, New Albany; a brother, Blaine (Christine), Branch LaHave; six grandchildren, Alexander, Anthony, Trevor, Trina, Jenna and Reanna; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Troy. At his request, cremation has taken place and there was no visitation. The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 24, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. 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.

Virginia Faye “Ginnie” Hughes –70, of Avonport, Kings County, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Wolfville, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Florence (Millett) Croft. She had been employed with Sanisteam Laundry, Wolfville for many years and later worked with Vail’s Dry Cleaning, New Minas. She cared very much for her family and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She also babysat many children throughout the community. She is survived by her husband, Wilfred; four children, Salley (Graham) Selby, West Brooklyn; Darlene Hughes, Avonport; Derick, Avonport and Wayne (Melanie), Falmouth; two sisters, Gloria (Gordon) Schofield, White Rock and June Sharpe, Avonport; two brothers, Douglas, New Minas and Maynard, Wolfville Ridge; six grandchildren, Tyler, Emily and Lindsay Hughes, Jason and Bobby Selby, Jake Hughes; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Marguerite Benedict and a brother, Purdy. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2008 in the Gaspereau Baptist Church, Reverend Mark Shaw and Reverend Gail Whalen-Dunn officiating. A private family burial took place in the Gaspereau Cemetery. A reception followed in the Gaspereau Community Centre. Donations in memory may be made to Breast Cancer Research or to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.

Eva Vivian Ferreira, 68, of Hillsburn, Annapolis County, passed away in Digby General Hospital on Oct. 22, 2008. Born in Hillsburn, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Ada (Collins) Ellis. Eva was a seamstress for many years working for the Children's Training Centre in Digby, Penningtons in Scotia Square, Halifax, and the Digby Pines Resort. She is survived by husband, Winston; daughters, Patricia (Lloyd Deveau) Connell, Digby; Katherine (Scot) Milne, Smith's Cove; Constance (Mark) Gidney, Little River; son, Edward (Donna) Connell, Yarmouth; first husband and father of her children, Jack Connell, Digby; brother, Thomas Cowan, Digby; grandchildren, Kendra Connell, Christopher Stark, Jasmine and Hana Gidney; and great-grandchildren, Miranda Connell, Lance Thibideau and Ava Stark. Visitation was held in Jayne's Funeral Home, Digby. Funeral service was Oct. 24 in Trinity Anglican Church, Digby, with Rev. William Burt officiating. Donations in her memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book on-line at www.Mem.com

Lionel Carleton Huntley – 58, of New Minas, passed away Friday, October 24, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Kentville, he was a son of Thelma (Simpson) Huntley, New Minas and the late Carleton Huntley. Lionel was employed for several years by Dome Petroleum, Upper Lake Shipping, and Fundy Gypsum. Lionel then traveled to Ontario where he was employed as a chef before returning home due to health reasons. He was a kind and generous man who will be dearly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Andrea and granddaughter, Ulissia, Hamilton; his brothers, Roger (Ardythe), Cambridge; Blain (Charlene Collette), Kentville; Tony (Carly Russell), Victoria; his sisters, Patricia Harvie, New Minas; Pam (Larry Power), Sparwood; Nancy (Richard White), New Minas; Debbie Smith, Dartmouth; Angie Huntley-Therrien (Seb), Sparwood; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his brother, Carson, Kentville; his sister, Phyllis White, Yarmouth; his niece, Michelle, Kentville. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2008, Reverend Robert Billings officiated. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Annapolis Valley Victorian Order of Nurses, the Valley Regional Hospital, or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.

LEWIS, Henry Joseph, 92, of Digby, died Oct. 24, 2008, in Digby General Hospital. Funeral Oct. 27 in St. Patrick’s Church, Digby.

AGOMBAR, Robert Henry - 1919-2008. Bob passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Dartmouth General Hospital October 25, 2008. Born in Fort William Ontario, he was the son of the late Edward George Agombar and Beatrice Marie Vince. Bob enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1940 and served his country throughout the Second World War, participating in the Battle of the Atlantic. After the war, he married his wife, the former Katherine Maude Day of Dartmouth, where he resided and began his civilian working life. His career path began as an employee of George H. Day Limited, culminating as Superintendent at Steed & Evans Limited. His tenure at Steed & Evans Ltd., included supervising specialized bridge constructions internationally throughout North and South America. Throughout his life, Bob was an avid athlete. Beginning as a Junior Hockey player in Fort William-Port Arthur, his sports participation continued throughout his ninetieth year as an enthusiastic bowler and horseshoe competitor. Bob was the founder of two longstanding Dartmouth bowling leagues, including the Church of the Holy Spirit League, and the Dartmouth Fire Department Bowling League. Bob joined the Dartmouth Volunteer Fire Department, retiring as the longest standing member, receiving that recognition at Province House by the Premier of Nova Scotia. One of Bob's greatest attributes was his loyalty and giving of his time to his many friends and particularly his family members. Bob is survived by daughter, Nancy Steele (Jim) Dartmouth and son, Ted (Barbara) Bridgetown; grandchildren, Cynthia Steele (Andreane), Jonathan Steele (Susan), Michael Steele (Vanessa), Geoffrey Agombar (Catherine), Timothy Agombar (Shelley), Philip Agombar (Alicia) and Robbie Agombar (Mel). Great grandchildren Maria Agombar, Katie Steele, James Steele, Shane L'Ecuyer-Steele and Colby Steele; sisters Bea Sinclair (Florida) and Maude Woodgate (Thunder Bay); brother Frank (Thunder Bay) and special companion Mary Burgwin. Bob was predeceased by his wife Katherine, brothers Ted, Art, Bert and Alex (Thunder Bay). Visitation was held Tuesday, October 28 at A. L Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland Street, Dartmouth. The Funeral service was held Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in the A. L. Mattatall Chapel, Rev. Edwin Ebsary officiated. Donations may be made to The Church of the Holy Spirit, Anglican, Dartmouth or VON CANADA. Online condolences may be placed by visiting www.mem.com - available upon the beginning of visiting hours.

Harding, Steven Robert – 42, Langley, B.C. It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of a dear brother, grandson, nephew, uncle and cousin who died October 22 at home. Steven was born on October 30, 1965 to parents Edwin and Lorraine (Trefry) Harding in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia where he grew up. He lived with his beloved aunt, Mary Lou Harding, of Waterloo, Ontario while completing his education at St. Judes School and then Conestoga College where he became a welder, a trade he was very passionate about. Steven resided in western Canada since 1990 and spent two tears in Ottawa before moving to Langley. He was employed by the company, Tidy Tanks, at the time of his death. Special thanks to the people there who were like family to him. Steven was a very hard worker and spent many hours upgrading his education through numerous certification courses. He had his own welding business while in Salmo, B.C. and was also employed intermittently as a long distance trucker. Steven enjoyed nature, spending time with family and friends and working with his hands. He is survived by his sister Virginia (Mark) Boudreau, Yarmouth, brothers: William Harding, Ottawa, and Gregory (Rhonda) Harding, Edmonton, Alberta, nephew and niece Alex and Aislin Boudreau, Yarmouth; maternal grandmother Elizabeth Trefry, Yarmouth, and aunts, uncles and cousins in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He was predeceased by both of his parents, as well as paternal grandparents Edgar and Helen Harding, maternal grandfather Robert Trefry, uncle Malcolm Trefry and cousin Richard Trefry. Cremation has taken place. A private service will be held at a later date followed by interment of the ashes at Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery in Yarmouth. If desired, donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Lung Association, Learning Disabilities Association of Nova Scotia, or a local food bank.

BURRELL, Rollins - 1930-2008, of Toronto/Whitby and formally of Lequille, Nova Scotia passed away peacefully Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Lakeridge Health Hospital in Oshawa, ON. He was 78. Born in Lequille, Annapolis Co. NS; he was the only son of the late William and Mary (Mame) Burrell. Rollins was a prominent member of St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church in Toronto where he was a choir member and volunteered on several committees, will be missed by all. Rollins was retired from a Printing Firm where he worked for several years. He will be sadly missed by Edna, Raymond (Art), and Ethel of Lequille, Elizabeth, Kingston, ON, Gerald, James and Margaret of Kentville, Ina, Cornwallis Park, Bruce of Alberta, and several other cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his favourite Aunt Catherine Burrell and several Great Aunts and Uncles. He was cremated as per his wishes. A memorial service will be held at the St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church at 1080 Finch Ave., E, North York, ON, Saturday, November 15th at 11:00 am. Condolences can be made by email to Eric Francis at efran@sympatico.ca Rollins will be missed by many.

KELLY, Marshall Allen – 66, Brooklyn, Hants Co. passed away Thursday, October 23, 2008 at home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Jean (Singer) Kelly, Hillsvale, and the late Allen Kelly. Marshall was a truck driver and a heavy equipment operator for many years. Besides his mother, he is survived by sons Kevin (Deanna), Ellershouse; Randy, Newport Corner; sisters, Katheryn (Bob Elliott), Centre Rawdon; Patricia (Richard Slaunwhite), Terrance Bay; Debbie (Richard Meehan), Rawdon Gold Mines; as well as several nieces and nephews. Also surviving is former wife Gloria Maynard. He was predeceased by his father Allen Kelly and brother-in-law Wallace Wood. Cremation has taken place and no visitation by request. A Graveside Service took place at the South Rawdon United Church Cemetery (Ashdale) at 2 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2008 with Rev. Iain Macdonald officiating. A reception will follow at the Centre Rawdon Community Hall. Donations in Marshall’s memory may be made to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, PO Box 239, Port Williams, NS, B0P 1T0. Donations or cards and letters of sympathy may be sent to this address or on-line at: serenity@serenityfuneral.com.

PYETT, Kenneth “Frank” — age 86, of Lakelands, Hants County, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2008, at home. Born January 7,1922, in Melfort, Saskatchewan, he was the son of the late Stanley Jack and Edith Ethel (Bonner) Pyett. Frank joined the Royal Canadian Army when he was 17, having fought in the Second World War. After leaving the Army, he became a self-employed carpenter for many years. He was a member of the Mount Uniacke Branch No.165, Royal Canadian Legion. He is survived by his wife, the former Frances Ackroyd; stepdaughters, Karen Chatten, Keswick, Ontario; Wendy Joseph, Truro; Kathy (Geoff) Veinot, Sweets Corner, Hants County; stepson, George Harvie, Alberta; six step-grandchildren; brother, Stan, New Brunswick; sister, Joyce (Norman) Bilji, Hamilton, Ontario; nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Earl; sisters, Sheila and Sylvia. Cremation has taken place under the care of Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. There was no visitation by request. A memorial service was 2 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2008, in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Lakelands. The Rev. E. Brian Hutchins officiated. Interment was in the Church of the Holy Spirit Cemetery, Lakelands, followed by a reception in the Church Hall. Donations in memory of Frank, were requested to be made to the Church of the Holy Spirit or to a charity of one’s choice. Sign the book of condolence, click on “Obituaries” at, www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

SAULNIER, Norman, 42, of Halifax, formerly of Meteghan River, died Oct. 23, 2008. Funeral Oct. 28 in Sacred Heart Church, Saulnierville. Burial in the parish cemetery.

McDONALD, Lois Louise — age 64, of Windsor, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Friday, October 24, 2008, in the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Lois was born September 14, 1944, in Scotch Village, Hants County, and was a daughter of the late Douglas and Mary (MacKenzie) Dearman. Lois’ life was her family and for the last ten years she fought cancer, fighting hard to stay with her family. She was also known for her big heart. She is survived by her children, Cindy (Darrell) Barkhouse, Falmouth; Kevin (Heather) McDonald, Ontario; Keith McDonald, Niagara Falls, Ontario; Bonnie (Avard) O’Brien, Scotch Village; Trevor (Leah) McDonald, Windsor; special relative, Debbie Parker, Thunder Bay, Ontario; grandchildren, Jamie McDonald, Alicia McDonald, Amber Lynn Barkhouse, Gregory Barkhouse, Scott O’Brien, Kaitlin O’Brien, Ashley O’Brien, MacKenzie Louise Levy, Cassie McDonald, Zachery McDonald, Joseph McDonald and Jacob McDonald; great-granddaughter, Brianna McDonald; sisters, Edna (Jack) Parker, Sudbury, Ontario; Myrtle (Ray) Mantle, London, Ontario; Lottie (Terry) McGuire, Garlands Crossing; Mary Smith, Cogmagun, Hants County; brothers, William “Bub” (Marg) Dearman, Newport Corner; Kenneth (Gayle) Dearman, Alberta; many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Lois, was predeceased by a special sister, Barbara Nicoll. Visitation was 7-9 p.m. Sunday, October 26, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2008, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was held in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor, followed by a reception at the Lindsay Family Reception Centre. Donations in memory of Lois, were requested to be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Sign the book of condolence, click on “Obituaries” at, www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

THERIAULT, Arthur Joseph, 87, of Meteghan Station, died Oct. 24, 2008, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Funeral Oct. 27 in Stella Maris Church, Meteghan. Burial in the parish cemetery.

BOUDREAU, Elizabeth M. – 94, Villa St. Joseph-du-Lac, Dayton, and formerly of Wedgeport, Yarmouth Co., passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2008, in the Villa. Born June 19, 1914, in Saint John, New Brunswick, she was the adoptive daughter of Jules V. and Elizabeth (Deveau) Pothier, of Upper Wedgeport. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her first husband and father of her children, Cyriac I. Boudreau (former Argyle Municipal Clerk from 1951 to 1976), as well as by her second husband, J. Chester Doucet, and by an adult granddaughter. Elizabeth was a devoted and affectionate mother and wife. She spared no effort, nor sacrifices, to raise her eight children and to support her husband and their father. She was also a kind and loving grandmother and great-grandmother. During her younger years, she loved traveling, dancing and walking, and after her children were no longer with her, she did volunteer work in the community. She will be sadly missed by her immediate and extended family and many friends alike. She was especially appreciated for her vitality, her quick wit and her sense of humor, which her debilitating sickness slowly eroded during her last years with us. Surviving are her children, Jules (Anne) Boudreau, Rockport, MA; Désiré (Philomène) Boudreau, Wedgeport; Billy (Dorothy) Boudreau, Oklahoma City, OK; Anne (Arthur) Pothier, Plymouth, NS; Gérald C. (Joanne) Boudreau, Île-à-Morris, NS; James Boudreau, Montréal, QC; Paulette Boudreau (Lorne Kelly), Ottawa, ON; Michel (Geneviève) Boudreau, Gatineau, QC. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Visitation took place on Monday, from 2-4, and again from 7-9, with a prayer vigil at 8 PM, both in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Wedgeport. The funeral mass was held at 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, October 28 from Saint Michael’s Catholic Church, Wedgeport, Father Wieslaw Papuga officiated, assisted by Msgr. Gerald LeBlanc. Cremation followed, with interment at a later date in St. Michael’s Parish Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Villa St. Joseph-du-Lac, or to a charity of your choice. The online guestbook may be signed by visiting www.huskilson.net

CANN (Crowell), Lucy Norma - 92, passed away October 25, 2008, in Tidal View Manor. Born on April 7, 1916 in Kemptville, Yarmouth Co., she was a daughter of the late Hugh and Minnie (Brice) Crowell. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her husband, James; brothers, Vernon Sr., Ivan, Harvey, Victor and sisters, Freda, Hilda and Helen. Remains rested in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, where visiting hours took place Tuesday, October 28 from 7-9 p.m. A graveside committal service was held Wednesday, October 29 at 2 p.m. in Hatfield Memorial Cemetery, Pastor Mike Cannell officiated. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, or to Tidal View Manor. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca, or you may sign the guest book at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

HAZEL, Vernon Clarey — age 48 of Three Mile Plains, Hants County, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008, in the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Vernon was born May 15, 1960, in Windsor, Hants County, Nova Scotia, and was a son of Herman Swinamer and the late Doris (Swinamer) Hazel. Vernon worked in various positions at the Nova Scotia Textiles for over 25 years. He was a member of the Hants County Oxen Association and when well, he was an avid bowler. He is survived by his father, Herman, and by his sisters, Joy (Richard Begin), Three Mile Plains; Joanne (Dewey) Haley, Windsor; brother, Jimmy (Theresa) Hazel, Edson, Alberta; uncles, Raymond “Ben” Swinamer, Three Mile Plains; Freeman (Frances) Swinamer, Three Mile Plains; aunts, Dorothy Lantz, Kentville; Gail Bergman, Avondale; Doreen Bergman, Avondale; one niece and two nephews. Besides his mother, Doris (Swinamer) Hazel; he was predeceased by a brother, Stephen Hazel; niece, Ashley Henshaw. Visitation was 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2008, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. E. E. Hill officiated, followed by a reception at the Lindsay Family Reception Centre. Interment was held in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. Donations in memory of Vernon were requested to be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia or to a charity of one’s choice. Sign the book of condolence, click on “Obituaries” at, www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

CLEVELAND, Catalina Gador “Lynn” — age 54, Windsor, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008, at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born December 24, 1953, in Leyte, Phillipines, she was the daughter of the late Eutguiano and Crispina Gador. Lynn had studied in Manila Institution of Technology, was a Telegraphist, and had attended Teachers College, all in the Phillipines. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Windsor, a member of the Catholic Womens League, and was an avid worker and supporter of the church. Lynn immigrated to Canada with her husband, in September 1976. She was a stay at home mother, a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Jerone Elwood Cleveland; daughter, Leilani (Rick) Deveau, Montreal; sons, Lyndon Cleveland and Adrian Cleveland, both at home; granddaughter, Sophie Deveau; sister, Edna Gador, Phillipines; brother, Gabriel, Manila, Phillipines. Besides her parents, Eutquiano and Crispina Gador; Lynn, was predeceased by her sister, VicVic. Visitations were 7-9 p.m. Monday, October 27; also, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral Mass was 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2008, in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 339 King Street, Windsor. The Rev. Father Michael J. Walsh officiated. Interment was in St. John’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Wiley Ave., Windsor, followed by a reception at the Lindsay Family Reception Centre. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Lynn, were requested to be made to St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church (Heating System Fund). Sign the book of condolence, click on “Obituaries” at, www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

Perry Eugene Misner - 88, Waterville, Kings Co., formerly of Woodville, Kings Co., passed away Saturday October 25, 2008, in the Veteran’s Wing of Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Chipman Brook, Kings Co. he was a son of the late Clarence and Eva (Misner) Misner. Perry was a veteran of the Second World War, was a bombardier of the Royal Canadian Artillery and had been radar operator for five years during the war. Following the war he took a carpentry course in Windsor and had worked all of his life as a cabinet maker and finish carpenter. He also worked in carpentry with his brother, Wesley. Perry was an adherent of the Baptist Church. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Ethel M. (Doherty) Misner, Waterville; sons, Larry (Linda) Misner, Powell River, B.C.; Martin (Maple) Misner, Chilliwack, B.C.; grandsons, Ryan (Joni) Misner, Merritt, B.C.; Devin (Jahzel) Misner, Port Coquitlam, B.C.; great-grandson, Todd Misner, Merritt, B.C.; numerous nieces & nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Melvin, Marchant, LeRoy, Lindsay & Wesley Misner; sisters, Mabel “Mayme” Wheaton; Ruby Steele. In accordance to Perry’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there was no visitation. Royal Canadian Legion & Funeral Service took place 2 p.m. Saturday November 1, followed by a reception all in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, N.S., B0P 1E0, (902-538-9900). Pastors Tim & Christina Bigelow officiated. Burial was in the Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville, at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army or to any charity. Condolences may be made by visiting: www. hclindsayfuneralhome.ca