November 2 to November 8, 2008

Carver, Maurice (Buddy) - 79 of Liverpool, Queens County passed away peacefully Monday, November 3, 2008 at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Milton, he was the son of the late Henry and Maria (Townsend) Carver. He is survived by common-law wife Bonnie Whynot, Liverpool; sons Shawn (Janet) Carver, Milton, Donald ((Billie Joe), Bridgewater, Chris (Sami), Liverpool; granddaughters Keisha Carver, Milton, Taylor Whynot, Liverpool, Tara Whynot, Bridgewater, Chloe Whynot, Liverpool; step-grandchildren: Brett, Shelby Silver, Bridgewater; sisters: Beatrice (Gerald) Gallant, Milton, Kaye Delong, Bridgewater; brother Douglas (Mary) Carver, Hammonds Plains and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters: Dorothy (Dolly), Edith (Rosetta), Annie; brothers: James (Jim), Benjamin, Henry and Samuel; half-sisters Hilda (Reit), Josephine and Minnie. There will be no funeral services as the body was donated to Dalhousie University. Donations may be made to the Dalhousie University Department of Anatomy Neurobiology or Queens General Hospital.

Angus Cecil Hawkesworth – 60, formerly of Wolfville, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008 in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville, his home for the past several years. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of the late Cecil and Margaret (MacFadyen) Hawkesworth. He had been employed as a storeroom manager and receiver at Wheelock Dining Hall at Acadia University. He was a member and former caretaker of the Wolfville Curling Club and a member and former president of the Apple Valley Riders Bike Club. He had also been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Dr. C. B. Lumsden Branch No. 74, Wolfville where he enjoyed playing darts. Angus loved fishing, cooking, eating and spending summers at the family farm in Scarsdale. He enjoyed his many friends and always kept a positive outlook on life. He is survived by a brother, Glenn (Julie) Hawkesworth, Wolfville; two nephews, Luke and Kyle; many cousins; several aunts and uncles. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, Reverend Robert Billings officiated. Burial took place in the Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Diabetes Association or On Eagles Wings Ministries (P. O. Box 22169, RPO Bayers Road, Halifax, NS B3L 4T7). The family would like to express a special thank you for the many acts of kindness shown to Angus by the staff and residents of Evergreen Home for Special Care as well as the Apple Valley Riders Bike Club, all of whom he considered family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.

WALSH, Rhoda Kathleen (Harvey)—93, Windsor, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 2, 2008 at Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born in Brooklyn November 12, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Laura (Lockhart) Harvey. In her younger years, Rhoda enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, and embroidery. It meant a great deal to her to share these talents with family and friends. She was a long time member of the Brooklyn United Church, as well as a member of the United Church Womens Group. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her kind and gentle nature will be missed by all who knew her. Rhoda is survived by daughter Dorothy (Gordon “Chick”) Martin, Brooklyn; sons William “Bill” John (Brenda Collicutt), Brooklyn; Robert Eugene Harvey, Crafton, BC; grandchildren William “Billy”, Dartmouth; Ronald Harvey, Surrey, BC; Adena Pritchard, Porters Lake; Suzanne Hebert, Guelph, Ontario; Tina Grady, Roswell, USA; five great grandchildren, sisters Dorothy Tracey, Dykeland Lodge, Windsor; Camilla Munroe, Halifax; sisters-in-law Florence Harvey, New Minas; Ida Harvey, Halifax; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Rhoda was predeceased by her husband, William “Bill” Francis Walsh, sisters Florence and Glenna, and brothers Robert, Roland and Ernest. Cremation has taken place and no visitation by request. Family flowers only. The remains will be resting at the family homestead in Brooklyn. Donations in Rhoda’s memory may be made to Friends of Dykeland, 124 Cottage Street, Windsor, NS, B0N 2T0, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to a charity of one’s choice. The Memorial Service took place Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 2:00 pm from the Brooklyn United Church with Rev. Debra Mosher officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Croix Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, PO Box 239, Port Williams, NS, B0P 1T0. Donations or cards of sympathy may be sent to this address or on-line at www.serenityfuneral.com.

Mabel Beatrice Veinot – 96, of Cambridge, Kings County, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 2, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in New Ross, she was a daughter of the late Gordon and Edith (McDow) Rafuse. Mabel was a former member of the Coldbrook Woman’s Institute and was an avid quilter, having won many prizes for her handiwork. She enjoyed camping, meeting people and was always ready for a game of cards. For many years, she and her late husband owned and operated many small businesses in the Coldbrook area. She is survived by two sisters, Vivian (Owen) Irving, Bridgetown; Jean (Arnold) Salsman, Kentville; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, William “Bill”; four brothers, Morris, Leo, Ralph and Clifford; two sisters, Evelyn Veinot and Mildred Blair. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008, Reverend Thelma McLeod officiated. Burial took place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the many caregivers for their compassion and loving care over the past several years. This enabled Mabel to fulfill her wishes of living in her own home. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Alzheimer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.

MURPHY, Victoria Genevive, Sandy Point, passed away at Yarmouth Regional Hospital on Monday, November 3, 2008 at the age of 80. She was a daughter of the late Maurice and Myrtle (Hemeon) Oickle. She was predeceased by her husband, Patrick; daughter, Judy Sears; sisters, Pauline Jeffrey, Hilda Robinson, Marie Mathieson, Kay Swaine and Margaret Perry; brothers, Laurie Pierce and Lester Oickle. She is survived by her sister, Frances Acker, Shelburne; was a loving mother to daughter Sandra (Allan) Burke, Sandy Point; sons, Thomas (Helen) , Lower Sackville; Patrick (Becky), Bridgewater; Michael (Candy), Carleton Village. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, who were the joy of her life, as well as many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial mass was held at St. Thomas Church, Shelburne on Thursday, November 6, 2008 with Father Pat O’Meara officiating. Interment in the Upper Sandy Point Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Upper Sandy Point Cemetery or St. Thomas Church. On-line condolences may be sent to: hmhuskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at: www.huskilson.net

Leitha Elsie Jones – 92, formerly of South Alton, passed away peacefully, Monday, November 3, 2008 in the Wolfville Nursing Home. Born in Fraxville, Lunenburg County, she was a daughter of the late George and Agnes (Keddy) Turner. During her earlier life, she was employed with Edgehill School for Girls, Windsor and later with A.S. Barkhouse General Store, New Ross. Following her marriage, she resided in South Alton until 2006. She was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Kentville. Leitha had a love of sewing and tending to her flower gardens and was fond of shopping and dining out. She enjoyed taking long walks on the Wolfville Dykes, one day having walked in excess of 3 kilometres when she was 82. She also loved spending time in the Miramichi area and listening to the “Miramichi Whisper”. She is survived by a daughter, Lorraine Jones, South Alton; a sister, Kathleen Hiltz, Rothesay, New Brunswick; two sisters-in-law, Lois Turner, The Forties and Gladys Turner, Berwick; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, George William Jones; a sister, Elizabeth Hiltz; six brothers, Wallace, Walter, Lester, Grant, Byard and Norwood. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there was no visitation, by family request. A graveside funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008 in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County, Reverend Roger Prentice officiated. A reception followed in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. Donations in memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, the Arthritis Society of Nova Scotia or the Nova Scotia Lung Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.

fage, Lillian Marie - age 81, of Brookdale passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2008 at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Surrettes Island, N.S., she was a daughter of the late Guillaume Henri "WiIlie" and Marie Emilienne "Millie" (Surrette) Babin. She was a homemaker a 4-H leader and an active member of the Hospital Auxiliary where she worked in the gift shop, Telephone Pioneers and made heart and stroke cushions. Lillian was employed as a bookkeeper along with her husband in Sackville, NB for A.A. Fage TV and Radio Repair. She was also employed with Aerovox Transformer Manufacture and later with Northern Telecom for 17 years until her retirement. Lillian then was able to follow her passion for quilting, making quilts for her family and as each grandchild went off to college, a quilt went with them. She belonged to her quilt group, "Come For Fun" and went bowling every week with her daughter Alda. Lillian enjoyed gardening, flowers and fed many different species of birds all winter long. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving husband Allen Avard (Red), her precious children, Valerie Chappell (Doug DesBarres) of Minudie, N.S., Alda (Ivan) Fromm and Norma (Bob) Milner both of Hastings; son, Lloyd (Florance Beaton) of Mill Cove, N.S.; a loving sister, Pauline LeBlanc of Meteghan, NS, her sister in law Doris Webber of Amherst, special granddaughter Kristi of Mill Cove along with nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, great nephews and great nieces. She was predeceased by her two sons, Bruce Allen James (2008) and Randall William (1966), brothers Henri, Germain, twin brothers Lionel and Leonard as well as her sisters Annette, Eileen and Germaine. She rested at Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906) where visiting was held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with parish prayers at 8 p.m. Funeral service was celebrated on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Amherst, Deacon Howard Gotell officiated. Interment will take place in the St. Charles-Nativity Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Lillian's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. www.campbells-amherst.ca

SMITH, David F. - 71, Halifax, passed away Monday, November 3, 2008 in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. He was the second son of the late Frank and Ivena (Weir) Smith. He was predeceased by a brother, Paul, in infancy. Raised on the family farm in Stanley, Hants Co. David attended the local community school and then travelled by train to Windsor to complete high school. For a number of years he worked for the Royal Bank, employed in Windsor, Halifax, Baddeck and Sydney. Returning to Halifax he was employed by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Bedford and Irving Construction, Halifax. In the mid seventies David owned and managed Hobby World, Mic Mac Mall, Dartmouth. Retiring in 1994 he was then free to indulge himself in his life long passion remote control model airplanes. A member of the Halifax Radio Control Club as well as associate clubs through out the province he spent countless hours at the Beaver Bank Flying Field, building planes at home, reading associated publications, researching on his computer, taking photos and checking the weather in the hope that it would be a great day to go out to the field. David built his last plane in the fall of 2007, which unfortunately he did not have the chance to fly. He was also a baseball and hockey fan having played both in his youth, a love of reading and music provided hours of relaxation. Those who knew him best will always remember his love of strawberry shortcake and apple pie. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Theresa (Tess Cuthbertson) Smith, mother-in-law, Mary W. (Batherson) MacDonald, Halifax; sisters, Betty (Jim) Mumford, Stanley, Hants Co. and their daughters, Natalie (Alex Stevenson) and son Gavin, Dartmouth; Jennifer (Clinton) MacPhee and daughter, Jillian, Upper Rawdon; Judith Dixon and her sons, Keith, Kenny, Benjamin and their families, Ontario; sister-in-law, Mary Lou (Barry) White and their sons, Jamie (Marzena) and their children, Emily, Nathan and Joshua, Ottawa; Christopher (Crystal), Dartmouth; many special cousins, friends and neighbors, especially Yvon and Kay (Brown) Au Coin. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes - DeMont Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, November 16, immediately followed by a celebration of life service at 2 p.m. in Lohnes - DeMont Funeral Service Chapel, Rev. Karen Ettinger officiating. A reception will follow in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre. Private family interment will be held in St. Stephen’s Anglican Cemetery, Stanley. Family flowers only by request, however donations in memory of David may be made to Canadian Cancer Society - Nova Scotia Division Office, 5826 South St., Halifax, NS B3H 1S6; or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5161 George St., 7th Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 1M7 or a charity of one’s choice. Private messages of condolence may be made in the “Guest Book” at: www.familycare.ca. “He’s Flying On His Own”

SAULNIER, Marguerite M., 103, of Villa Acadienne, Meteghan, died Nov. 3, 2008, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Funeral Nov. 6 in Sacred Heart Church, Saulnierville. Burial in the parish cemetery.

Verna Mae (Stronach) Chase – 78, of Centreville, Kings County, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown. Born in Spa Springs, Annapolis County, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Ruby Stronach. She received her R.N. from the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Chase; three sons, Bruce (Karen, step-son, Benjamin), Hubley, NS; Brian, Vancouver, BC; Douglas (Robyn), Alma, ON; two granddaughters, Hayley and Ella Chase. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her step-mother, Ruperta Charleton Stronach. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there was no visitation, by request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008 in the Canard United Church, Reverend Ray A. Francis officiated. A private family burial took place in the Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, the Kings Historical Society, Kentville 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.

Ardena Fay Balsor – 49, of Cambridge, Kings County, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on May 16, 1959 in Kentville, she was a daughter of Lola Ardena (Marshall) DeMont, Coldbrook and the late Milford Schofield. She graduated from Central Kings Rural High School in 1977 and from the Banking and Finance program at the former Kings Regional Vocational School in 1978. In that same year she began working in the Bank of Montreal, Kentville Branch and worked there for 30 years until her illness prevented her from doing so. Ardena was community minded, having volunteered or canvassed for numerous charities, including the Red Cross Society, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Alzheimer Society, the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 30 years, Gary; two daughters, Darcee Balsor (Rob Jenkins), North Alton; Mallory Balsor, Cambridge; a sister, Ferne Williams (Pat Dwyer), St. John’s, NL; three brothers, Gary (Anne) DeMont, Amherst; James “Jim” (Marianne) Schofield, Coldbrook; John Schofield, Coldbrook; several nieces and nephews; her colleagues at the Bank of Montreal, Kentville Branch (all of whom she considered family); her dear walking companion, Lily. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Jennie and Dixon Marshall and her paternal grandparents, Arthur and Laura (Rafuse) Schofield. By Ardena’s request, cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there was no visitation or funeral service. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Kidney Foundation 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.

POOLE, Edith Gladys - 103, Windsor, passed away peacefully in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Born in Windsor, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Jane (Cochrane) Poole. In her early years she attended Edgehill School for Girls. Edith was known for her great sense of humour and enjoyed a vibrant social life. She had a love for crossword and cryptic puzzles as well as music. She worked for Nova Scotia Light and Power for 35 years, serving in both Windsor and Halifax. She was an active member of the Windsor Gliders Club and Windsor Historical Society. Edith is the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by nieces, Jean Carroll, Halifax; Ruth Spurr, Ontario; Bette Myles, Windsor, and Toronto, Ont.; Dorothy Pike, Boston, U.S.A., and Shirley Williston, Wolfville and Dartmouth. Besides her parents, Edith was predeceased by sisters, Bertha, Ethel, Mabel, and Marjorie; brothers, John and Frank, as well as niece, Betsy Ross Curtis. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes-DeMont Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family received visitors from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, November 7. Funeral service was held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 8, in Christ Church Anglican, 543 King St., Windsor, Rev. David Curry officiated. Interment was held in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. A reception followed in the parish hall. Family flowers only by request, however donations in memory of Edith 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.

LONGLEY, John Robert - 68, of North Kingston passed away at home, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Born in Middleton, he was a son of the late John S. and Nora (Woodbury) Longley. John grew up on the family farm “Longleyhill Farm” in North Kingston. Following graduation from the Nova Scotia Agriculture College, he returned to the family farm going into partnership with his father. John was very active in the community, as a member of the Kingston Board of Trade; North Kingston Public Cemetery; North Kingston Community Center; Kingston Co-op; Kingston Lions Club; Kingston and District Fire Commission; Order of Good Cheer and the Kingston United Baptist Church. He was past president of the Lake George Property Owners Society and the Paragon Golf and Country Club. John served as Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Manager of the Annapolis Valley Exhibition; the Board of Directors of the Exhibition Association of Nova Scotia Fairs (E.A.N.S); the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (C.A.F.E.) as well as serving on the Valley Health Board and the Kings County Animal Health Board. He is survived by his wife, the former Janet Mader; daughter, Elizabeth (Ward) Blatch, Halifax; sons, Andrew (Rose Marie), Niagara Falls; David (Mary Jane), Halifax; sister, Carolyn (Carman) Townsend, North Kingston; brother, William (Mary), Kansas; grandchildren, Kathleen and Aidan Longley; Evan and Amber Longley and Amelia and Hallie Blatch. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held Thursday, November 6, 2008 in the Middleton Funeral Home, it began with a Lions Tribute. Private family interment will take place in the North Kingston Cemetery. A Memorial Service was held Friday, November 7, 2008 in the Kingston United Baptist Church, Rev. Leon Langille officiated. Donations in memory may be made to the Annapolis Valley Exhibition; Kingston District Fire Department; Kingston United Baptist Church or the Kingston Lions Club. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

Thomas Graeme “T.G.” Stewart – 92, of West Paradise, Annapolis County, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 5, 2008 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Black River, Kings County, he was a son of the late Thomas Charles and Bessie (Atwell) Stewart. He had been employed with the former Nova Scotia Light and Power, from where he retired after 42 years of service. He had been a Past Master of Rothesay Masonic Lodge No. 41, Bridgetown, a member of the Ham Radio Operators Association (VE1SC) and a member of the West Nova Scotia Rifle Association. Graeme was a recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal and was recognized in 1979 by the Atmospheric Environment Service for 28 years as an outstanding weather observer. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, the former Esther Leopold; two sons, Alan, Toronto and Robert (Tonji), Holyrood, Newfoundland and a large circle of family and friends. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by an infant son; a sister, Shirley Hughes, four brothers, Albert, Edward, Elwin and Donald. Visitation was held from 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008 in Evergreen Baptist Church, West Paradise, Reverend Mark Reece and Reverend Quincy Collins officiated. A reception followed in the West Paradise Community Hall. Burial took place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County. No flowers by request. Donations in memory may be made to 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.

STEWART, Thomas Graeme “T.G.” - 92, of West Paradise, Annapolis County, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 5, 2008 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Black River, Kings County, he was a son of the late Thomas Charles and Bessie (Atwell) Stewart. He had been employed with the former Nova Scotia Light and Power, from where he retired after 42 years of service. He had been a Past Master of Rothesay Masonic Lodge No. 41, Bridgetown, a member of the Ham Radio Operators Association (VE1SC) and a member of the West Nova Scotia Rifle Association. Graeme was a recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal and was recognized in 1979 by the Atmospheric Environment Service for 28 years as an outstanding weather observer. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, the former Esther Leopold; two sons, Alan, Toronto and Robert (Tonji), Holyrood, Newfoundland and a large circle of family and friends. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by an infant son; a sister, Shirley Hughes, four brothers, Albert, Edward, Elwin and Donald. Visitation was held on Friday, November 7, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service was held on Saturday, November 8, 2008 in Evergreen Baptist Church, West Paradise, Reverend Mark Reece and Reverend Quincy Collins officiated. A reception followed in the West Paradise Community Hall. Burial took place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County. No flowers by request. Donations in memory may be made to 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.

CARR, Timothy Albert, 64, of Deep Brook, died Nov. 5 in Annapolis Community Health Centre, Annapolis Royal. No visitation or funeral service by request.

SAULNIER, Gustave, 79, of Little Brook, died Nov. 5, 2008, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Funeral Nov. 8 in Church Point.

WHITE, Rodney Bruce "Ronnie" - 61, passed away November 4, 2008 at home. Born in Yarmouth he was a son of Jean (Nickerson) White and the late Charles White Sr. He was a fisherman most of his working life and also worked as a cook in Banff, Alta. He enjoyed volunteering at Vets Place and Tidal View Manor. He was also an avid crib player and loved animals, especially his dog Chrissy. He is survived by his mother; his brother, Charles (Connie), Overton, Yarmouth Co.; sister, Diane Barry Hebron, Yarmouth Co.; several nieces and nephews; former wife, Silvana Redden, Musquodoboit, Halifax Co.; four stepdaughters; eight stepgrandchildren, and his special friend, Susan Killam. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Phyllis White. There was no visitation or funeral. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA Yarmouth. On-line condolences can be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca

James “Stewart” Spicer - 69, Harbourville, Kings Co., formerly of Berwick, Kings Co. passed away in his sleep on Monday November 3, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Berwick, he was a son of the late Maurice and Mabel Spicer (of Berwick). Stewart had spent three years in the Royal Canadian Air Force and was a former associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Ortona Branch # 69, Berwick. He had worked at Berwick Bakery, Boylans Red & White Store and worked as a meat cutter at Larsens Packers Ltd., Berwick. Stewart was a veteran member of the Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department, and had coached the Berwick Fire Department Hockey Team. He loved the Bay of Fundy and to be on the water. Stewart and Donna were happy to return to the Bay area to live in later years. He along with Keith Durno helped to build Greg Hamilton’s Seafood Lobster Pound. Stewart ran the lobster pound there prior to his illness. He was an avid hunter, loved to fish and travel. Surviving are his wife, Donna (Dorey) Spicer, Harbourville; sons, Dale (Janice), Shane (Gail) and Troy (Heather) Spicer; grandchildren, Devon, Justine, Jessica, Briana & Jeremy, all of Berwick. He loved all his family and had a very close relationship with them. Also surviving are brothers, Gregg Spicer, Edmonton, Alberta; Allan (Hallie) Spicer, Iowa; Mark (Leslie) Spicer, Berwick; sister, Dale Morrow, Truro; brothers-in-law, Rod (Lois) Dorey; Terry (Stephanie) Hiltz, all of Berwick; Carman (Lydia) Alride, Ont.; Gary (Muriel) Zwicker, Chester; uncle, Barry (Margaret) Spicer, Welsford; many nieces, nephews & cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Joy Spicer-Alride. In accordance with Stewarts wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. The family hosted reception in his memory at the Michelin Social Club, Waterville, Friday November 7, from 1-3 p.m. Burial will take place in the Berwick Cemetery, at a later date. Family flowers only, donations in his memory may be made to the W.K.M. Health Centre, Berwick, Valley Regional Hospital Foundation, Kentville, Harbourville Wharf Restoration Society or to the Victorian Order of Nurses, Annapolis Valley Branch. A special thank you from the family to Dr. Mercer, receptionist Angie & all the nurses. Funeral arrangements are under the care & direction of the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, N.S., B0P 1E0, (902-538-9900). Condolences may be made by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca “ He will be missed”

DANIELS, Kenneth Wallace - 78, Windsor Forks, Hants Co., passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2008, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Windsor Forks, he was a son of the late Wallace and Susie (Burns) Daniels. Kenneth attended the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, and owned and operated commercial greenhouses for many years. In 1970 he became a stationary engineering instructor at the Annapolis Vocational School, Middleton, where he taught for six years. He then joined the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, from where he retired in 1991 as Chief Inspector/Examiner for the Province. During his tenure with the Department, he participated in the Canada-wide standardization of Stationary Engineering certification. Kenneth was an active member of Windsor United Church. He was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Kenneth was a skilled craftsman with a real love for woodworking, and made several violins and a cello. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, the former Leota M. Fraser; daughters, Linda Harris (Robert Bennett), Martock; Barbara Daniels-Lake (David Lake), Windsor Forks; Caroll (Michael O.) Chute, Brooklyn; son, Michael (Lana) Daniels, Slave Lake, Alta.; grandchildren, Julie Harris, Daniel and Vanessa Lake, Marc, Sean, and Regan Daniels; brother, Elliott (Jean) Daniels, Windsor Forks; sister, Elizabeth Miller, New Minas; as well as several nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes-DeMont Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family received visitors from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, November 8. The funeral service was held 3 p.m. Sunday, November 9, in Windsor United Church, 613 King St., Windsor, Rev. Bill Gibson officiated, assisted by Intern Stephen Barbour. A private family interment service was held in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. A reception followed in the church annex. Donations in memory of Kenneth may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Hants Community Hospital, 89 Payzant Dr., Windsor, NS B0N 2T0. Private messages of condolence may be made in the “Guest Book” at: www.familycare.ca.

Sherman, Sylvia Mina - 71, Wolfville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Windsor, she was a daughter of the late Hughie and Hazel (Wile) Hart. Mina is survived by son Bruce Sherman (Beth Taylor), daughters Betty (Brian) Oickle, Judy Sherman, Joan Sherman, Wendy, Fern (Kenny), grandchildren Bryce, Leslie, Wayne, Mark, Steven, Elissa, Terry, and Ian, and three great grandchildren, brothers Ronald Hart, Windsor Forks; Donald Hart, Falmouth; Garnet Hart, Mount Uniacke; Winston Hart, New Minas; Kevin Hart, Bridgewater; sisters Selba Perkins, Kentville; Wilma Hebb, Windsor; as well as 16 nieces and nephews, and 23 great nieces and nephews. Also surviving is Geraldine Sherman, mother of Bryce and Leslie Sherman. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her life partner, Cecil Hart, an infant daughter Velda Rose, and sisters Leah Rhoddy, and Rebecca Zwicker. Cremation has taken place and no visitation by request. Family flowers only. Donations in Mina’s memory may be made to Wolfville Nursing Home, or to a charity of one’s choice. There was a private memorial service at Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, 1212 Parkway Drive, Port Williams, NS, at a later date. Rev. Ellen Hunt officiated. 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 www.serenityfuneral.com.

WILLIAMS, Havavine “Margaret” – 85, of Kingston passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Kennedy’s Boarding Home, Kingston. Born at Freeport, Digby County she was a daughter of the late Elvin and Tarasa (Lewis) Sabean. She was dearly loved by her family. Havavine is survived by daughters, Maleta Phillips, Lawrencetown, Annapolis County and Deanna Dimock; sons, Leroy and Garnet both of Kingston, Jackie, Weston, Kings County, Richard, London ON, James, Morristown, Duke Williams and Tex Williams. Sisters, Zaida Lilly, Paradise and Ruth Salsman, Aylesford. Five grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Harry; daughter, Alice; sisters, Jean Seamone, Bernice Kennedy and Mary Alessi; brothers, Murwin Sabean and Elvin Sabean. Margaret’s family is very appreciative of the care she received at Kennedy’s Boarding Home, as well as the many acts of kindness received from Dr. Yafai and also the staff of the Kingston Valley Drug Mart. Visitation was held Saturday, November 8, 2009 in the Middleton Funeral Home, where funeral service was held Sunday, November 9, 2008. Rev. Leon Langille officiated. Interment will be in the North Kingston Cemetery. Donation in memory may be made to the charity of choice. Online condolences may be made through www.middletonfuneralhome.com

Medford Eugene “Med” Dearman – 84, of Cambridge, Kings County, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville.  Born in Clarksville, Hants County, he was a son of the late Wilbert “Burpee” and Jessie (Brown) Dearman. He had been employed as a truck driver with Irving Oil for many years. He enjoyed hobby farming and had a love for horses. He also enjoyed music, especially Bluegrass. He was the last surviving family member of his generation. He is survived by his partner, Bertha Turner; three daughters, Wendy Lynn Fitzgerald (Clayton Sanford), Cambridge; Beverly (Bruce) Redden, South Alton; Cheryl (David) Bond, Fort St. John, BC; three sons, Gary, Kentville; Garth (Kim Patterson), Tupper Lake; Bruce, Kentville; son-in-law, Keith Lloyd, North Alton; 14 grandchildren, Nicholas, Jeffrey, Brad, Jeri, Kyle, Chauncey, Trent, Mitchell, Megan, Niki, Tristan, Tyler, Hope, and Faith; 12 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was especially fond of his cat, Boots. He was predeceased by his wife, Bernice; a daughter, Connie Lloyd; seven sisters, Margaret, Violet, Octavia, Reta, Jessie, Mary and Olive; three brothers, John, Wilbert and Leo. Visitation was held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, Reverend Virginia DeAdder officiated. Burial took place in the Cambridge Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to 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.

Susan Frances Coll - 92, of Coldbrook, Kings Co. passed away peacefully at home on November 7th 2008. Born in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Archibald S. & Edith (Mills) MacDonald. Sue graduated from Sydney Academy in 1932 at the age of 16. During the Second World War she worked in the general office for Sydney Steel and later was the catalogue sales manager for Eaton’s in Sydney and then in Dartmouth. Sue was a member and elder of Sydney River United Protestant Church. She enjoyed traveling, golf & bridge with her friends. She is survived by her daughter: Shirley (Wayne) MacDonald, Coldbrook (with whom she lived); son, Ron (Karen) Coll, Unionville, Ont.; 5 grandchildren: Mark (Mi-heon) MacDonald, Dartmouth; Jan (Robert) Houseman, Elmsdale; Keri (Trevor) Best, Porters Lake, Graham & Andrew Coll both of Ontario; as well as 6 great grandchildren. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Irwin; brothers: Maxwell, George & Frank and step-mother Jeanne MacDonald (Howatson). No visitation by family request. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 3:00p.m. Tuesday from the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook. (Exit14). The Rev. Dr. Randy Crozsman officiating. Interment will be in Cape Breton at a later date. Donations in memory of Sue may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Atlantic Division or to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be made through www.annapolisvalleyfuneralhome. com

OSBORNE, Mae Jessie - 87, of Caledonia, Queens County, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at home. Born in Molega, Queens County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Cecilia (Jones) Whynott. Mae had lived in Ontario for over 40 years before moving back to North Queens three years ago. She was an active member of the Caledonia United Church and had many hobbies including swimming, fishing, going to the horse races, bingo, knitting, reading and playing scrabble. She is survived by daughter Margaret (Jim) Mellanby, of Camperdown; sons William “Bill” (Judi), of South Brookfield, Scott (Patricia “Trish”), of Caledonia; grandchildren Darren, Shane, Coby, Clay, Nathalie, Shawna; great grandchildren Hayden, Lauren, Lindsey, Jake, Ruby, Austin, Kristen, Cameron, Mia; sisters Verna Hanley, of Bridgewater, Georgina Oickle, of South Brookfield, Ruth Crouse, of South Brookfield; brother Fraser (Bea), of Markham, Ont. She was predeceased by her first husband, Laurence Wamboldt; second husband Wray Osborne; sisters Myrtle, Laura; brothers Gilbert, Lewis, Alvin, Irving, Clarence and Gladwin. A Celebration of Mae’s life was held Sunday, November 9, 2008, from the Caledonia United Church. Pastor Tom Watson officiated. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Caledonia. Donations may be made to the North Queens Fire Association. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com