November 2 to November 8, 2008 continued

SMITH, Clinton (Clint) Lowell Smith, 77, June 16, 1931 – November 5, 2008, Newellton, Cape Sable Island, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at home. Clinton was the only son of the late Edwin and Avis Smith. He and his sister, Phyllis were born and raised in Newellton, Cape Sable Island. A retired lobster fisherman, Clinton spent the majority of his working life on the water. As a young man Clinton was employed on the Canadian Steamship Line Boat “Hochelaga”, lake boats and Irving Oil tankers. Shipmates from that time remember him most for the way he was always kidding around and how he loved to laugh. Clinton and Mona (Nickerson) were married in Halifax in December of 1955. Clinton served as an engineer for three years with the Army. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Clark’s Harbour Branch. Clinton and Mona enjoyed life to the fullest, from their early days, traveling across Canada, to eventually returning “home” to Cape Sable Island. Clint built his own home and together they raised their two children, Wayne and Rhonda. Clint was a craftsman. He helped both of his children design and build a house. He built several skiffs before he was 19 years old and later built gunning boats and mossing punts. Clinton was known for his sharp wit and keen sense of humor. A strong man who overcame many hardships. Through it all he never lost the sparkle in his eye or his love of laughter. He took great pride in his family and loved spending time with them. He especially looked forward to visits with his grandchildren and never missed a chance to reminisce. An avid outdoorsman, Clinton enjoyed hunting, target shooting, carving decoys, collecting “make and brake” engines and days on the road “yard saling” with his wife and best friend, Mona. Clint loved to drive; he was on the road early most mornings, making his rounds, chatting and kidding around with his many friends on the wharf, stopping by Ducky’s to show him his latest find, or off to Wayne Crowell’s to visit with the guys in the workshop. Then, it would be home to pick up Mona and off they would go. On any given day, you could meet the two of them traveling down the highway. There are very few back roads in Nova Scotia that they haven’t been on. Clinton leaves behind his wife Mona (Nickerson) of 52 years; sister, Phyllis Dorey; son, Wayne (Jill), Bear Point; daughter, Rhonda (Dale) Belliveau, Woods Harbour; two grandsons, Michael (Melanie) and David (Erica); 4 great granddaughters, Caleigh, Kelsey, Emily and Peyton. The funeral service was held on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at H. Huskilson’s Funeral Chapel, Barrington. Interment was at Newellton Cemetery, Newellton, Cape Sable Island.

BOWER, Ernest Terrance “Terry”, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2008, after a long courageous battle with cancer at the age of 64, in Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, Ontario. Predeceased by his father, George Sr.; brother, George Jr. and sisters, Margaret and Ruby (Sable River), Terry leaves behind and will be greatly missed by his mother, Helen Bower (Watkins) of Sable River; brothers, John (Faye) of Antigonish, Harley (Carol) of Peterborough, Ont.; sister, Alice Verge (Bower) of Summerville Centre; daughter, Karen (Howard); granddaughters, Tabitha & Kassandra, Keswick, Ontario; daughter, Debbie (Dan) and granddaughter, Kendra; daughter, Tina (Mark), grand-children Jenna and Damon; many nieces, nephews and friends. Terry was employed at Balsdon Trucking in Pickering, for the past 20 some years, where he was not just an employee, he was treated like a member of this great family, Murray and Karen Balsdon, Vicky and Ken Balsdon, Lisa, Ami, Doug, Ryan and the rest of the Balsdon family. Many grateful thanks to Dr. James Chiarotto and the Oncology Team at Rouge Valley Health System; the doctors and nurses at Southlake Regional Hospital, 6th Floor Palliative Unit; Dr. Larry Alter, CCAC and the St. Elizabeth Health Care nurses. Your smiles and encouragement make a big impact on the patients and their families. Cremation has taken place and burial will be in the Osborne Cemetery, Shelburne County. Donations to The Rouge Valley Health System, Oncology Dept., 2867 Ellesmere Rd., Toronto, ON, M1E 4B9 or to the Southlake Regional Cancer Centre, 596 Davis Dr., Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P9 would be greatly appreciated.

Colville, Laverna Mae - 64, Morden, Kings Co., passed away peacefully on Saturday November 8, 2008, at home. There was no visitation. Funeral service for Laverna took place 2 p.m. Friday November 14, in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, N.S., B0P 1E0, (902-538-9900). Chaplain Jim Norton officiated. No flowers by request, donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca