December 28, 2008 to January 3, 2009

MACDOUGALL, Gerald Francis Henley - age 92 of Amherst passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Upper Nappan, NS. Born in Amherst on January 10, 1916, he was the son of the late Hugh and Annie (Flaherty) MacDougall. Gerald was a veteran of the Second World War, going overseas in 1942 to help maintain aircraft. He came back to Canada in 1946, where he married his beloved wife, Evelyn and began working as a guard in Dorchester. Upon completion of his surveyor training at Lawrencetown, NS, he worked at M.M.R.S. until 1960. Gerald then received employment with the Department of Transportation and Public Works until his retirement in 1981. He was an avid sportsman and bridge player as he was one of the first Amherst players to become a life master. He was also a curler who always found time to appear year after year at the Monctonian Bonspiel. He was also inducted into the Nova Scotia Legion Curling Hall of Fame. He was a past president of the Nova Scotia Branch of the Royal Caledonian Curling Association. Gerald was on the board at the Amherst Golf Club and ran the Cumberland/Westmorland Senior Golf League for many years. He is survived by his children, Dawna Ferguson of Abbotsford, BC; Paul and Ian (Anne) both of Amherst, as well as his sister, Marjorie (the late, Ronald) Coates of Owen Sound, ON; one granddaughter, Jo-Anne; five great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Gerald was predeceased by his wife the former, Evelyn Pauline Ash; sisters, Helena Langille, and Fidelis (Norman MacDougall) MacDougall; as well as his brothers, Bernard, Roy, and Jim. By request of the family there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (902-667-9906) a private family service will be held at a later date. Should family and friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. www.campbells-amherst.ca

MUISE, Gerald William – 82, Villa St. Joseph-du-Lac, Dayton, and formerly of 85 Porter Street, Yarmouth, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born May 26, 1928, he was a son of the late Hattie Muise. He worked as Chief Stewart aboard the MV Bluenose for many years. He is survived by his wife, Jean Mae (Fougere) Muise. Cremation has taken place. In respect with Gerald’s wishes, there was no visitation or funeral service. Spring burial will take place in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Yarmouth. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth, where you may sign the online guestbook by visiting www.huskilson.net

HANDSPIKER, Leta Annie, 91, of Digby, died Dec. 28, 2008. Funeral Dec. 31 in Digby Wesleyan Church with burial in Union Cemetery, Culloden.

ROBINSON, Louis Bernard - Respected Mi'kmaq, 86, Yarmouth, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2008, surrounded by his loving wife and children in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Yarmouth on May 29, 1922, he was a son of the late Wintfred and Josephine (Luxey) Robinson. Surviving are his loving wife, Viola; daughters, Theresa Tromley, British Columbia; Deborah (David), Yarmouth; Rosalie (Leagh) Purdy, Yarmouth; Catherine (Lloyd) Berliner, Truro; Melanie (Jeff), Yarmouth; son, Murray (Cindy), Yarmouth; brothers, Peter (Ellen) Robinson, Shubenacadie; James "Jim" (Joan) Robinson, Yarmouth; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter, Susie Mae, in infancy; son, Francis "Frank"; sisters, Margaret Turner, Mary Rose Labrador, Rachel Huggins; brothers, John Pictou, Clifford Pictou. Remains rested in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, where visiting hours were held Tuesday, December 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 8 p.m. Funeral mass took place Wednesday, December 31 at 10 a.m. in St. Ambrose Cathedral, Father John MacPherson officiated. Spring interment to take place in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Spina Bifida Association of Canada and Hydrocephalus Canada. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guest book at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

The death of Marion Geraldine White, 99, of Saint John, N.B., a resident of Crow’s Nest Manor, occurred Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, in Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in 1909 in Port Wade, Annapolis County, she was the daughter of the late Fred Lorne and Alice Genevra (Teed) White. Geraldine taught school in Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia before joining the Department of Consumer Affairs in Saint John where she was employed for over 33 years. She was a resident of Saint John since 1942 and a long-time member of Full Gospel Assembly where she was active with the youth and the visitation program. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Fred and Leigh. Surviving is a niece, Dawn Sapuntzoff of Florida, and five grandnephews and grandnieces. Funeral service was held from Full Gospel Assembly, Saint John, on Jan. 2, 2009. Interment will be in Victoria Beach Cemetery in the spring. Remembrances may be made to the Full Gospel Assembly Building Fund. www.brenansfh.com

Dechamp, Lola May - Peacefully at Extendicare in Cobourg on Monday, December 29, 2008, Lola Dechamp (nee Acker) at 96 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Winslow Edward Dechamp. Dear mother of Allen Dechamp (Sandra) and the late Lloyd Acker (Marilyn Moore). Grandmother of Rhonda Johnson (Keith), Kim Grant (Roger), James Acker, Bruce Acker, and the late Wade Acker. Great grandmother of Jeffrey Paxton, Roger Grant (Sarah), Stephanie Turney (Chris), Krystal Acker, Vanessa Acker, and Andrew Acker. Sister of the late Lewis Acker, Lindsay Acker, and Lillian Feindel. A Funeral Service will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg on Friday, January 2nd, 2009 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Cobourg Union Cemetery. Visitation to be held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 1st, 2009 from 2 to 4 pm. Those wishing may make a memorial donation by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com

DEVEAU, Benoit Ignace - Died December 29, 2008, in Yarmouth Hospital, at the age of 88 years. Born in Mavillette, Digby Co., on July 31, 1920, he was a son of the late Ambroise Deveau and Leah Deveau. He was predeceased by his wife, Orey (LeBlanc); brothers, Denis, Felix, Nicholas. Surviving are stepdaughters, Rosetta (Patrick) O'Flynn, Dorothy (Arthur) Deveau, Emily (Wallace) Deveau; nieces and nephew. Funeral was held in St. Vincent-de-Paul Church, Salmon River, Saturday, January 3, at 11 a.m. There was no visitation by request. Cremation was entrusted to H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, 29 Albert St., Yarmouth (902) 742-3626. You may sign the online guestbook at www.huskilson.net, or you may e-mail condolences to: huskilson@ns.sympatico.ca

FROTTEN, Leon John - 83, Yarmouth, passed away on December 29, 2008, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Quinan, Yarmouth Co., he was a son of the late Willie and Emma (Muise) Frotten. He was employed with the Yarmouth Cotton Mill for 28 years then worked as a painter for J.J. Saulnier. Leon was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are his wife, Anna (Pothier); daughters, Christine (Hubert) Muise, Abram's River; Dianne (Brian) Doucette, Deerfield; son, James (Laurianne), Plymouth; sisters, Mary Rose Frotten, Halifax; Evelyn (Mel) Clements, Hamilton, Ont.; grandchildren, Jason (Fran) Muise, Jamie (Georgette) Frotten, Tanya Frotten, Sarah Doucette, Jeremy Doucette; great-grandchild, Connor, and his loyal canine companion, Molly. He was predeceased by sister, Elisa; brother, John. His remains rested in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, where visiting hours took place Tuesday, Dec. 30, from 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 8 p.m. Funeral mass took place Wednesday, December 31, at 2 p.m. from St. Ambrose Cathedral, Father John MacPherson officiated. Spring interment to take place in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Yarmouth SPCA. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guest book at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

MUISE, Levi Frank – 93, Wyman Road, Yarmouth, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2008 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born December 12, 1915 in Surette’s Island, Yarmouth Co., he was a son of the late John and Frances Muise. He worked with Killam Bros., Yarmouth, having worked as a coal, oil and propane delivery man. Levi was a veteran of the second World War, having served in Continental Europe, and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 61, Yarmouth. He enjoyed hobby farming, hunting, eel fishing, picking blueberries and strawberries, and playing cards at Johnny Allen’s. Surviving are his wife, Eileen (Rhyno) Muise; a daughter, Debra (Nelson) Jacquard, Yarmouth; a step-son, Stillman (Elaine) O’Connell, Yarmouth; grandchildren, Lisa, Shawn, Shea; a great-granddaughter, Taylor; great-grandsons, Keegan and Connor. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Nita and Jane. A private funeral was held at Huskilson’s Funeral Home. Spring interment will take place in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Yarmouth. Memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.huskilson.net

BOATES, Olive Blanche “Tommie” - 88 of Wilmot, NS, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Grand Pré, NS, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Abbie (Taylor) Boates. In early years she operated Thelma’s Beauty Salon, Kingston, drove Rural Route mail for Canada Post for 15 years and was a clerk in the .05 to $1.00 store in Middleton. Tommie is survived by sisters, Abbie Clarke, Berwick; Pauline (George) Barker, Wilmot; brother, Reginald, Berwick; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and also dear friend, Pat Potts, Manchester, England, who Tommie thought of as her daughter. She was predeceased by her son, Dwight; sisters, Maizie and Thelma; brothers, Tilbury “Tib”; Keith “Bill”; Roy, Lorne, John, Tharold “Bob”, as well as soul mate, John Franklin. Visitation was held 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, January 1, 2009, in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825- 3448. Cremation took place following the visitation. A memorial service was held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2009 in the Middleton Funeral Home. Rev. Danny Smith officiated. Interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Middleton Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

TITUS (Specht), Louise Marie, 75, of North Range, died Dec. 29, 2008, in Digby General Hospital. Funeral Jan. 2 in Jayne’s Funeral Home, Digby. Burial in North Range Baptist Cemetery.

CLEMENTS, Mary Rose (Susie), 71, of Doucetteville, died Dec. 29, 2008, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Funeral Jan. 2 in Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Plympton. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Doucetteville.

SPINNEY, Marion Margaret - Passed away on December 30, 2008, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born August 10, 1923, she was a daughter of the late "Eli" and Celina (Thibeau) Hubbard. Marion was a faithful worker and spent 43 years working for Cosmos Imperial Mills, Yarmouth, where she was a weaver and cloth inspector. She loved her family very much and especially enjoyed "family gatherings". She and her husband, Wesley, had many friends throughout their active involvement with dancing, camping and the Royal Canadian Legion. Marion had a true devotion to her Catholic faith and was a lifetime member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Yarmouth. She was a member of the Catholic Women's League of Canada, the Yarmouth Diocese Cursillo Movement and an associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch no. 155, Wedgeport. Marion will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, Wesley; their son, Terry (Linda); grandchildren, Erica and Connie Spinney, Halifax; Melanie, Yarmouth; sisters, Hazel Doucette, Mae Goodwin, Rockingham; Mildred "Mickey" (Conrad) LeBlanc; brother, Richie (Barb) Hubbard; sister -in-law, Margaret Hubbard, Kingston, Ont. She will be fondly remembered and missed by her many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Willard Hubbard, Neil Hubbard and sister, Blanche (Willis) Thibeault. The family would like to extend "special thanks" to Dr. Cindy Boudreau and dialysis staff of Yarmouth Regional Hospital, who provided excellent care over the last number of years. Her remains rested in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, where visiting hours took place Thursday, January 1, from 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 8 p.m. Funeral mass took place Friday, January 2, at 10 a.m. in St. Ambrose Cathedral, Father John MacPherson officiated. Spring interment in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Ambrose Cathedral or the Catholic Women's League. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweensyfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guest book at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

Paul Allen MacDonald – 47, of Kentville passed away at home. Born in Sydney, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Michael and Bessie (MacLean) MacDonald. He received certificates in computer sciences from the Nova Scotia Community College and returned as a mature student to Acadia University, where he received a Masters Degree in English Literature. He enjoyed observing nature and being outdoors. He is survived by a sister, Lillian (Vincent) Gallant, St. John’s Newfoundland; a brother, Ian, Dartmouth; two nieces, one nephew and many relatives in both Dartmouth and Sydney Mines. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Bruce. Cremation has taken place and there was no visitation by family request. A private funeral service was held in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Father Craig Christenson officiating. Interment took place in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Kentville. Donations in memory may be made 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.

KOKINOS, Anna Lucilda, 88, of Villa Acadienne, Meteghan, died Dec. 30, 2008, in the villa. Funeral Jan. 2 in Stella Maris Church, with burial in the parish cemetery.

SPURR, Lawrence William - 92, of Melvern Square, NS passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at home. Born in Melvern Square on March 25, 1916, he was a son of the late William Campbell and Nellie Cordelia (Morse) Spurr. Lawrence graduated from MacDonald High School, Middleton, took a two-year degree course in agriculture at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Truro from 1938-1939. He joined the army in 1941 and spent four years overseas as a Lieutenant, returning in 1945. He worked with his father on the farm for two years and in 1947 formed a partnership with his late brother, Cameron, as Spurr Brothers Ltd. As a fruit grower, he was well known and respected. He was much involved with the Fruit Growers Association and was president in 1958 and a lifetime member and director for a number of years. In 1956 he was director of ACA Cooperative. He was an avid sportsman in hockey, baseball and curling. He was actively involved and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Melvern Square, where he was a deacon, clerk and a trustee. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. Lawrence is survived by his wife, the former Phyllis Bent, whom he married in 1948; daughter, Nancy Ann (Hal) Cross, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania; sons, William “Bill” Lawrence (Bonnie) Spurr, Gordon Cameron (Cheryl) Spurr, both of Melvern Square; sister, Betty Rawding, Liverpool, NS; 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother, Cameron and an infant brother, Gordon. Visitation was held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2009 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448. The funeral service was held 2 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2009 in the Fellowship Baptist Church, Melvern Square. Pastor Jason Koutstaal officiated. Interment was in Church Grove Cemetery, Melvern Square. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia; Fellowship Baptist Church, Melvern Square or a Charity of Choice. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

HEIGHT, Evelyn (Mae), 67 of Conway, died Dec. 31, 2008, in Annapolis Royal Nursing Home. Funeral Jan. 5 in North Range United Baptist Church. Burial in North Range Cemetery.

BOWLBY, Edna Muriel – 85 years, of Middleton, Annapolis County passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2009 in North Hills Nursing Home, Granville Ferry. Born in Middleton on September 21, 1923 she was a daughter of the late Percy and Mabel (Phinney) Black. Edna lived most of her life here in the Annapolis Valley and spent many happy summers in Margaretsville on the Fundy Shore. She was a member of the Middleton Contemporary Club and enjoyed a good game of bridge. She is survived by brother, Charles and sister-in-law, Bernice, of Middleton and related family members from near and far. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Bowlby (2007); sister, Annetta Thibeault (2003). Visitation was held from 3 p.m. until the funeral service at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2009 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St. (902) 825-3448, followed by a reception. Rev. David Phillips officiated. Private family interment took place in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. Donations in memory of Edna may be made to the Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation, Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton, or to the charity of choice. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

Johanna Henrica “Annie” (teBogt) Harbers - 85, of Melanson died on January 1, 2009 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Meddo, The Netherlands, she was a daughter of the late Antonius and Johanna (Kötter Orthaus) teBogt. Together with her husband she immigrated to Canada in 1953 and became faithful members of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Wolfville. She enjoyed flowers and gardening. She is lovingly remembered as a devoted wife of 57 years to Ben, mother to their eight children, Leo (Mary), Stewiacke; Vincent, Gregory, Martin, Joey (Nancy), all of Avonport; Jeanette (Jim) Costen, Dartmouth; Margaret (Peter) Trenholm, Lower Canard; Stephen (Arlene), Lower Wolfville; and Oma to many grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Aleida teBogt and Bertha teBogt and an infant brother. Visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. with prayers held at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2009 both in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service was followed by a reception held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2009 in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Kentville, Father Larry Pitcher officiating. Burial took place in St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Ridge Road, Wolfville. Family flowers only by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Annapolis Valley Victorian Order of Nurses or to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements had been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com

Ethel May Hiltz - 77, of New Minas, passed away Friday, January 2, 2009 at home. Born in Black River, Kings County, she was a daughter of the late Ora and Muriel (Forsythe) Scott. In her earlier years, she had been employed at the former White Spot Restaurant, New Minas and was later dedicated to her family. She was a member of the West Brooklyn Baptist Church and enjoyed going for drives. She is survived by her husband, Wilbert; a son, Jeff (Donna), West Brooklyn; a sister, Viola (Carl) Peck, White Rock; two brothers, Warren Scott, Kentville; Albert (Judy) Scott, Wolfville; two grandchildren, Sherri (Dana) Kane, Wolfville and Georgina Hiltz, Waterville; a great grandson, Oron; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Brian; four sisters, Marjorie Allen, Jean Young, Nina Mason and June Scott; a brother, Bernard. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation, by family request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Barbara Cochran and Reverend Gary Manthorne officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the West Brooklyn Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Annapolis Valley Victorian Order of Nurses, the Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre, or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements had been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com

Leta Annie Handspiker, 91, of Digby, went home to be with her Lord on December 28, 2008. Born in Plympton Station on April 2, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Nellie (Sabean) Wagner. She was a baptized member of the Church of God, Digby, after which she attended Digby Wesleyan Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was employed at Digby Pines Hotel for 20 years, and then with Digby General Hospital until her retirement in 1982. She enjoyed working in her flower garden until she was unable to because of her health. She enjoyed spending time with her family and will be greatly missed by her dog, ‘Candy’. Surviving are daughters, Joan (Lawrence) O’Neil, Mink Cove; Elaine (Garry) Hersey, Digby; grandchildren, Janice (Randy) Hutchins, Digby; Tammy (Johnny) Bezoine, Cornwallis Park; Tanya, Rossway; Michael and Kim O’Neil, Digby; five great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, seven step-great- grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Willard and Walter Wagner (Digby); sisters, Hilda Handspiker, Terrance, B.C.; Beatrice Thomas, Digby. Funeral service was held December 31 in Digby Wesleyan Church, with Rev Andrew Maves and Rev. Elizabeth Legassie officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Culloden. Donations in memory may be made to the TLC Animal Shelter, Rossway. Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book at www.Me.M.com What is a Mom? A mom is one of life’s greatest gifts, Someone to treasure all life through, She’s caring and loving, thoughtful and true, Someone who is always a special part of you, Someone who holds a prime place in your heart, She’s a mentor, a confident and also a friend, Someone whose love you can always depend. A Mom always has your best interest at heart, She’s someone so dear and so good, She’s a blessing , she’s a gift, she’s a treasure like no other, Wherever you go, whatever you do A Mom’s love will always see you through, A Mom is truly invaluable , indispensable and unforgettable I wouldn’t want anyone else, And that’s why I ‘m so grateful, That God gave me you. The tears in my eyes I can wipe away, But the ache in my heart will always stay.

DALRYMPLE, Bessie Elvira – 1919 to 2008, B.A., M.A., Teacher, Guidance Counselor and Community Worker, passed away at home on December 30, 2008, in Stewiacke. Born in Owen Sound, Ont., she was the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Blanche (Barnes) Dalrymple. After graduating from Bridgetown High School, she attended the Provincial Normal College, Acadia University, and the University of Victoria. In her church she was a Sunday School teacher for over 20 years; an Explorer leader for five years; on the Refugee Committee (Viet Nam); with the United Church Woman for over twenty-five years; Hi-C leader for two years, and camp counselor for two years. Bessie had held positions on the executives of the Annapolis and Colchester-East-Hants branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association for some thirty years. The Nova Scotia Teachers Union could claim her as an active member for many years. For the Annapolis County Music Festival, she had acted as president and secretary for five years. Due to her interest in Amnesty International she has been an Urgent Action Writer for over ten years. In two towns where diseased elm trees have had to be replaced, she had encouraged the planting of trees as memorial gifts. Bessie was the recipient of a Red Cross Blood Donor pin for giving blood more than twenty-five times. Her awards include the United Church Women Life Membership in 1969 and from C.M.H.A., an award of merit in 1971. She was a member of the United Church of Canada. A dear friend to many. Bessie was predeceased by brothers Lloyd and Rev. Whitney Dalrymple. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2009 in St. Andrew’s United Church, Stewiacke, Rev. David LeBlanc officiated. A reception followed in the church hall. Interment will take place in the United Church Cemetery, Bridgetown, in the spring. She was an extraordinary person who touched the lives of so many people near and far. Family and friends may sign the guest book and send condolences at: www.MeM.com

SURETTE, Pierre Etienne – On December 31st, Pierre Etienne Surette passed away peacefully at Nakile Home for Special Care, Argyle, Yarmouth Co. He was 80 years of age, born August 27, 1938, he was a son of the late Eugene Hilaire Surette and Anne Estelle Babin. He had been a resident of Nakile Home for Special Care for seven years, having been afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease. Pierre was self-employed as a mechanic for thirty-five years, having also worked at Walter Surette’s and with Skipper Fisheries. He had also been involved with the Eel Brook Fire Department for 25 years. Pierre was a quiet person, and not very talkative, but he had a heart of gold, always willing to help someone in need. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Anne Marie, as well as by a sister, Marie Adesse, Nakile Home for Special Care, and a brother, George (Virginia), Eel Brook. He was predeceased by a brother, Jules, as well as by two sisters, and three sisters in infancy. Visitation took place from 7-9 Sunday evening, with prayers at 8 PM, both in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth. The funeral mass was held at 11:00AM, Monday, January 5, from Saint Anne’s Catholic Church, Ste. Anne-du-Ruisseau, Father Maurice LeBlanc officiated. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society of Canada, Nakile Home for Special Care or to the Eel Brook and Districts Fire Department. You may sign the online guestbook by visiting www.huskilson.net

COCHRANE (MacDonald), Barbara Jean — 76, Windsor, passed away December 31, 2008, in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born October 25, 1932, in Windsor, she was a daughter of the late John A. MacDonald and Helen M. (Fraser) MacDonald. She was a graduate of Windsor Academy and received her teaching education at the Provincial Normal College, Truro. She taught in several schools throughout the province for 31 years, retiring from Windsor Regional High School in 1987. She was organist for many years at St. John’s Presbyterian Church and the Christ Anglican Church, both in Windsor. She was also organist for the services for the Atlantic Ministry for the Deaf held at Christ Anglican Church. She was also a member of the Annapolis Valley Clan Donald MacDonald. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Irving E. (Red) Cochrane; son, Jeffrey (Bev) Cochrane, Black Diamond, Alta.; daughters, Margaret (Douglas) Ormon, Windsor; Anne Cochrane, Garlands Crossing; Barbara (Kevin) Lake, Falmouth; and grandchildren, Calium Cochrane, Sarah and Katie Ormon, Fraser Cochrane,Emilee and Hailey Lake. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Frances B. MacDonald. Cremation has taken place and no visitation by request. Memorial service scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. from St. John’s Presbyterian Church, King St., Windsor, January 10, officiated by Lindsay Rankin, M.Div. A reception followed in St. John’s Presbyterian Hall. Interment will take place at a later date. Family flowers only by request. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Atlantic (Inter-Denominational) Ministry for the Deaf or charity of your choice.

WOODWARD, William Henry – 1923 - 2009 - Bill Woodward, born March 19th, 1923 at Thornley, County Durham, England, quietly slipped away on January 3, 2009, following a sudden illness. Bill was the youngest son of Elizabeth (Newton) and Christopher Woodward and was married to Elizabeth Woodward (Sinnott) of Yarmouth. Together they successfully operated Elizabeth’s House of Fashion on Main Street, Yarmouth, until their retirement. He was educated in England as an aircraft mechanic and stationed in England, Scotland and Canada (East Camp, Yarmouth) which was a training base for air gunners for the Royal Navy – Fleet Air Arm, under the auspices of the Commonwealth Air Training scheme. Bill returned to Canada after the war and was employed at the Grand Hotel for 16 years. He represented Prudential Insurance Company for a brief period, prior to becoming President of Elizabeth’s House of Fashion. He was a well respected business man in his community having served as Past Chair for the Downtown Merchants’ Association, Past Chair for the Yarmouth Regional Business Corporation, and Past Noble Grand of Diamond Lodge I.O.O.F. Yarmouth. Adherent of Temple Baptist Church, he served as Treasurer and Chairman of the Trustees. His wife, Elizabeth, predeceased him after 58 years of marriage in 2003. He is survived by two daughters, Cheryl MacCalder (Ottawa), two grandsons, Jonathan and Trevor, Cynthia Woodward (Vancouver) and partner George, older brother Arthur of Thornley, County Durham and niece Hilary MacDonald and family, of Hedon, Yorkshire, England, all of which were inspired by his courage, dignity and determination. The family would like to acknowledge the long-time care under Dr. Patrick Friel, Yarmouth Hospital staff, the support and loving care provided by Shelley Reardon and staff members at Treasured Memories, 10 Elm Street, Donna and Frank Boudreau, long-time friend Kay Doucette, Heather Childs, co-pilot Joan Taylor, and many other community friends, professionals and colleagues who made his years memorable and fulfilled. Donations can be made to a charity of your choice or to Temple Baptist Church, Yarmouth (Organ Fund). A memorial service will take place at a later date when family members are able to attend. On-line condolences may be posted by visiting www.huskilson.net.