December 21 to December 27, 2008 continued

Lake, Loretta Georgina “Tuddy”, 68, Bridgewater. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our loving wife, mother and grandmother on December 27, 2008. Born in Halifax on July 12, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Elsie Cordeau of Hubbards. She was a mother of five but over the years countless kids enjoyed her motherly love. Her love of family was boundless and the joy she brought all the people she touched so meaningful. Her other true joy in life besides her family and friends was bingo. Over the years she worked bingo for numerous organizations to help raise funds for her community. She was well known throughout the community and many people called her friend. She always made you feel welcomed and her home was your home. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She leaves behind her loving husband of 46 years, Peter; daughters, Leslie Robar, Bridgewater; Debbie Savory (Clayton), Sable River; Julie Mills (Peter), Shad Bay; sons, Joey (Allison), Moncton; Kevin (Shannon), Bridgewater; grandchildren, Michael, Morgan, Noah, Chloe, Olivia, Ashley and step grandson Steven. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 7 to 9pm, with prayers being offered at 8pm in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. A memorial mass will be held 2pm Wednesday (December 31) in St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Bridgewater, Father J. Christensen officiating. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the I W K Hospital for Sick Children, Canadian Diabetic Association or Lunenburg County Search and Rescue. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.

Diane Susan Bain – 45, of Bedford, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in Middleton, she was the daughter of St. Clair and Frances (Sabine) Ford, Woodville, Kings County. Diane was a graduate of Sackville High School and also graduated from the Cosmetology Program at the Nova Scotia Community College, Kingstec Campus, Kentville eventually receiving a masters certificate in her field. She was employed with Shopper’s Drug Mart in various locations, most recently as Assistant Front Store Manager in the Mic Mac Mall location. She was a member of the Wesleyan Church in Lower Sackville. Diane enjoyed camping, reading, music, shopping and travel. She loved spending time with family, especially her son, Stephen. She is survived by her husband, Kevin; her son, Stephen, at home; her brother, Andrew (Denise) and their daughter, Alia, South Waterville; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Eldon and Helen Ford and her maternal grandparents, Walter and Melba Sabine. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2009 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2009 in the New Hope Wesleyan Church, North Alton, Kings County, Reverend Scott Prime officiating. Burial took place in the Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville, Kings County. Donations in memory may be made to the IWK Health Centre. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com

BANKS, Violet Margaret, 95, of Smith’s Cove, died Dec. 27, 2008, in Villa Acadienne, Meteghan. Funeral Dec. 31 in Smith’s Cove United Baptist Church. Burial in Rossway Community Cemetery, Rossway.

COMEAU, Regina – 94, La Villa Acadienne, Meteghan, passed away December 26, 2008, in La Villa Acadienne. Born in Meteghan, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Lucie (Gaudet) Comeau. She was a seamstress during most of her life. She enjoyed quilting and playing cards. Regina organized the annual Meteghan Fire Department picnic, it’s major fundraiser, for 37 years. She was also the secretary for the school trustees for numerous years. She is survived by sons Bernie (Joanne), Yarmouth; Alain (Marie), Arcadia; sister Octavie Tobin, La Villa Acadienne, Meteghan; grandchildren Michelle, Bobby, Tina and Lisa; great-grandchildren Vienne, Déni, Jacob, Justin, Kailynn and Courtney. She was predeceased by husband Ambroise; son Robert; brother Camille and sisters Gertrude, Marie and Elise. Visitation was at the Meteghan Funeral Home. Funeral was held Wednesday, Dec. 31 in Stella Maris Church, Meteghan, Rev. Albeni d’Entremont officiated. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or La Villa Acadienne Charitable Foundation.

HARTT, Richard “Rick” Edward Hartt — age 55, of Windsor, Hants County, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born June 15, 1953, in Windsor, Hants County, he was the son of the late William and Regina (Snare) Hartt. Rick was a carpenter by trade. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. His joy in his life were his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers and by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, the former Deborah “Debby” Lynn Crossley; son, Ricky (Stacey) Hartt, Brooklyn; daughter, Joanie (Les) Baxter, Falmouth; grandchildren, Tyler Benjamin, Falmouth; Dakota Hartt, Brooklyn; Haley Baxter, Falmouth; and a Baxter grandson who was born December 26, 2008; sisters, Diane (Kenneth) Dimock, Scotch Village; Sharon O’Brien, Windsor; Wanda (Ron) Hazlett, Mount Denson; brothers, Graham (Terry) Hartt, Belmont; Larry (Lorraine) Hartt, Martock; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a grandson, Justin Benjamin; sister, Dorothy Riley; brother, Billy Hartt; brother-in-law, Phillip Crossley. Cremation has taken place and there was no visitation by request. A memorial service was 2 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2009, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel, 194 King Street, Windsor. The Rev. Bill Gibson officiated, assisted by Stephen Barbour. A reception followed at the Falmouth Community Hall, Falmouth. A spring interment will be held at the Vaughans Community Cemetery, Lower Vaughan. Donations in memory of Rick were requested to be made to the family or to a charity of one’s choice. To sign the book of condolence, click on “Obituaries” at, www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

SANFORD, Cecilia Catherine — age 79, of Mantua, Hants County, and formerly of Sweets Corner, Hants County. Our Mother, Cecilia, went to spend Christmas in Heaven with our father, James, Wednesday, December 24, 2008. She passed away at the V. G. Site, Q.E. II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, with family holding her hands and loving ‘earth’ angels (Marlene and Trish), tending to her with all the care and dignity she so deserved. Cecilia was born April 28, 1929, in Antigonish, Guysborough County, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Catherine (Chisholm) Farrell. Cecilia married the love of her life, (the late) James E. Sanford and first moved to Lower Burlington and later to Sweets Corner. She is survived by her four children, James (Darlene) Sanford, Wolfville; Catherine (Frank) Neudorf, St. Thomas, Ontario; Stephen Sanford (Krista), Sweets Corner; Maureen (Les) Rafuse, Mantua; her six grandchildren, the focal point of her life will dearly miss her, Monika, Stephanie and Braxton Dearman, Mantua; Luke and Mae Ru Sanford, Wolfville; Cassandra Neudorf, St. Thomas, Ontario; her special ‘chosen’ granddaughter, Kate Rafuse, who always made Mom laugh. Cecilia will be missed by her surviving brother and sisters, Finlay (Margaret) Farrell, Antigonish; Leola Farrell, Halifax (who was so special to Mom); Gloria Delany, Thessalon, Ontario; Josephine Kraftchic, British Columbia; brother-in-law, Donald (Deloras) Hall, Spryfield. She is also survived by many nephews and nieces, and will be especially missed by, Leo, Dougie, Ceelie, Ken and Pat. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her adoring husband, James E. Sanford (December 6, 2005); sister, Deloras Hall; brother, Archie Farrell; brothers-in-law, Bronis Kraftchic and Douglas Delany; nephew, Kevin Farrell; grand-niece, Kelly Richard. Cecilia was a devoted member of the Catholic Women’s League for over 40 years. She was also a member of T.O.P.S. in Three Mile Plains (originally started in Brooklyn). She (and her family) was so grateful to her special “daughter’, Sherrie Hood, for taking her every Tuesday night. Sherrie you made such a difference in Mom’s life. Prior to her marriage, Cecilia worked for the former Maritime Tel &Tel, as a telephone operator, and while she was there, she became President of their Union. She could tell many interesting stories of calls taken from around the world. From the numerous Teddy Bears that she knitted for children overseas, to donating her time and effort for her Church, Mom always believed in the generosity of spirit and giving to others. Our mother was devoted to her church, St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Windsor, and will miss all those who stopped to chat with her. Her family is especially grateful to Michael Kerr and his mother, Betty (her dear friend), for always ensuring that she would get to Mass. Visitation was 7-9 p.m. Sunday, December 28, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Due to ongoing renovations at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Cecilia’s funeral was 3 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2008, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Father Michael J. Walsh officiated, followed by burial at St. John the Evangelist Parish Cemetery, Wiley Ave., Windsor. A reception was held at the Lindsay Family Reception Centre, 184 King Street. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations in honor of Cecilia were requested to be made to the S.M.I.L.E. Program, c/o Acadia University, 550 Main Street, Wolfville, NS ~ B4P 2R6. To sign the book of condolence, click on “Obituaries” at, www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com.

Robart-Lewis, Mary Marguerite passed away at the grand age of 95 on December 21, 2008. She had been living in a retirement home in Ottawa for the past seven years and had called Ottawa home for more than forty years. She was born in Weymouth, the daughter of John Murray Robart and Augusta Marguerite Wesley, also of Weymouth. Besides her parents, she was predeceased many years before by her husband Oscar Lewis of Weymouth; her brothers, Lendley Irving Robart, Yarmouth, Murray Halbert Robart, Samuel Bernard Cromwell and John Cromwell, all of Weymouth; sister Pearl Matilda Robart of Weymouth. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and many great-nieces/nephews. Marguerite was an extremely independent woman who worked hard at various jobs her entire life, but when she reached her sixty-fifth birthday, she said (as told to her niece, Sharon), “I’m sixty-five. I’m not working anymore.” And she didn’t. Her witty stories, none of which were exaggerated, would make a person laugh long after they were told. Until the last few months of her life, she had a memory that would take you on journey through her childhood in Weymouth and through her adult years. She could relate every story that she knew throughout her life. And what a journey it was. She was an exceptional woman who will be sadly missed. Spring interment will be in the Greenville Cemetery beside her brother, Lendley Irving Robart, as was her wish.