November 5 to November 11, 2006

Frederick Danford REYNOLDS - 60, New Minas, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2006. Born in Windsor, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Lewis and Heloise “Orie� (Smith) Reynolds. Fred was a very loving, gentle, and kind man who was very much a “people� person. He adored his grandson Dylan and had a great love for animals, especially cats and horses. Fred is survived by his loving wife Sheila (Harvey) Reynolds, New Minas, son, Greg Reynolds, New Minas, very special grandson and “buddy� Dylan; sister, Faye (Darcy) Walsh, Windsor; brothers Ron (Joyce) Reynolds, Falmouth, Clarey (Louise) Reynolds, Falmouth, Danny (Marilyn) Reynolds, New Minas, as well as several nieces and nephews. There was no visitation by request. Cremation has taken place. Fred’s request is to wait and celebrate his life along with his loving wife’s life at the time of her passing. Donations in Fred’s memory may be made to Canadian Red Cross, Victorian Order of Nurses (King’s Branch), or the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, P.O. Box 239, Port Williams, NS, B0P 1T0. Donations or cards of sympathy may be sent to this address or on-line at serenityfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca.

HOUGHTON Ruby Caroline Houghton - 95, formerly of Hall's Harbour and Kentville, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2006 in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born in Shelburne, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Susan (King) Zwicker. Ruby lived for many years in Hall's Harbour, where she was a member of the West Hall's Harbour United Baptist Church and a former member of the Hall's Harbour Woman’s Institute and the Fundy View Community Club. Ruby and her husband, James, were foster parents for over 20 years. Ruby was always interested in current events and certainly enjoyed discussing politics, being very loyal to the Liberal party. She is survived by two daughters, Edith Dunn, Castlegar, British Columbia; Janet (Robert "Gus") Meister, Kentville; four sons, James D. (Marjorie), Kentville; Albert (Roberta), Kentville; Fred (Sylvia), Hall's Harbour; David (Sandra), Kentville; a foster son, David Brewster (Sharon), Berwick; two daughters-in-law, Joyce Mosher, Halls Harbour and Julia Foster, Canning; a sister, Eileen Howard, New Minas; 22 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, 23 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, James LeRoy Houghton; two sons, Robert and Harold; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Ann; a son-in-law, Jack Dunn; a grandson, Michael; a great granddaughter, Marie Aline; seven sisters, Jessie, Lydia, Carrie, Maggie, Pearl, Annie and Pauline; six brothers, Roger, Jordan, Sterling, Herbert "Buster", Albert and Frederick. Visitation was held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2006 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where a funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2006, Reverend Marc Potvin, Pastor David Cumby and Chaplain Mary Anne Doherty-Fleet officiated. Burial took place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County. Family flowers only, by request. The family wish to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Evergreen Home for Special Care for the care, kindness and compassion that has been shown to Ruby and the Houghton family. Donations in memory may be made to the West Hall's Harbour United Baptist Church, the Evergreen Home Resident's Society or to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

Margaret Louise Eaton - 86 of Kentville, passed away on November 6, 2006 in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born in Kentville, she was a daughter of the late Lockhart and Grace (Munroe) Palmeter. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker and friend. She was a member of the St. Eulalie Rebekah Lodge No. 27, Kentville, the Sisters of the Dominion Atlantic Railway and was a former member of the Minas 50 Plus Seniors. She is survived by her husband, Beverley Eaton, New Minas; two daughters, Shirley (Earle) Mount, Greenwood; Carolyn Gouthro, Kentville; five sons, William "Bill" (Barbara) Graves, Sackville; Donald "Don" (Pam) Graves, St. Albert, Alberta; Ralph (Dorina) Graves, Moncton, New Brunswick; Eric (Joanne) Gates, Canning; Michael (Debbie) Gates, Aldersville; three step-sons, Lawrence "Larry" (Cathy) Eaton and Douglas "Doug" (Jennifer) Eaton, all of Kentville; Grant (Donna) Eaton, St. Catharines, Ontario; a sister, Georgie Phinney, Kentville; 20 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, many great grandchildren and step great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, George Graves; her second husband, Martin Gates; a daughter, Linda Gates; a son, Robert "Bob" Graves; a grandson, Gary; two sisters, Jean Corey and Dorothy Walker; two brothers, Lockhart "Lockie" and Donald "Don". Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. There will be no visitation by family request. A combined Rebekah Lodge and funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 12, 2006 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Robert Billings officiated. Burial took place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Family flowers only by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

EYRE (Beck), Winnie - Quispamsis, N.B., formerly of Yarmouth, passed away quietly in her 92nd year at home in the company of her family. Winnie was born in Dartmouth in 1915, the youngest daughter of Harry and Winifred (Gordon) Beck. She spent her youth in Upper Musquodoboit where her father owned and operated the creamery. She later moved to Halifax where she subsequently met her husband of 65 years, Ralph Eyre, who survives her. She is also survived by her son, Ken (Carole Milligan), Annapolis Royal; daughter, Heather d'Entremont (Ray d'Entremont), Quispamsis, N.B.; grandchildren, Peter d'Entremont, Saint John, N.B., and Corrine d'Entremont, Austin, Tex. She was predeceased by sisters, Jean, Margaret, Doris, and Shirley. Winnie and Ralph and their children lived in, British Columbia, Quebec, the Yukon and Ontario until Ralph's retirement from the Canadian Army in 1963 when they settled on a farm in Central Chebogue, Yarmouth Co. Over the next 39 years, Winnie and Ralph prospered at the "House at the End of the Rainbow" combining a working farm with their jointly shared passion for driftwood art. While Ralph collected and shaped their famous driftwood bird sculptures, it was Winnie who did the fine finishing and polishing. Between the two of them they probably produced over 10 thousand pieces that were sold in craft shops throughout Nova Scotia as well as at their own studio gallery on the farm. Winnie was a keen observer of nature and took exceptional pleasure in birdwatching. Perhaps one of the more enduring images of her is perched on her ride-on lawn mower, cutting the several acres of grass surrounding the farmhouse. She presided as "mistress of ceremonies" over innumerable parties and social gatherings at the farm and on family picnics and outings. In the evening, she was a serious and skilled bridge player. A formidable angler, Winnie fished throughout Canada and was active with rod and reel until her mid 80s. She preferred fishing for Nova Scotia brook trout above all others. A memorial service was held in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8. Immediately following the service, a traditional Eyre "Happy Hour" to celebrate Winnie's life was held at their former farm, now the property of Bill and Cheryl Eyre in Central Chebogue. Her ashes will be interred privately by the family at a later date in Mountain Cemetery, Yarmouth. Friends are invited to make a contribution in her name to a charity of their choice. Condolences may be sent by e-mail to: hezl@rogers.com. You may also sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

POTHIER (Thibeault), Bessie Catherine - 86, Villa St. Joseph, formerly of Melbourne, Yarmouth Co., died November 8, 2006, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born May 13, 1920, in Little River Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Gertrude Jane (Clairmont) Muise. She was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, a Cursillo member and a member of New Horizons Seniors Club, Melbourne. She was a loving mother and Nana. Surviving are special friend, Thomas LeBlanc; daughters, Carolyn (Harold) Pike, Yarmouth; Joyce (Ulysse) LeBlanc, Abrams River, Yarmouth Co.; brothers, Delmer, Pleasant Lake, Yarmouth Co.; Mike, Halifax; Lindsay, Toronto; sisters, Eileen Crawley, Sackville; Lillian Woodworth, Bedford; Norma Voture, Moncton, N.B.; Blanche Lively, Gagetown, N.B.; grandchildren, Sally, Carolyn, Lisa, Paul, Sonia; 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Peter Thibeault; second husband, Jason Pothier; sister, Lena Jacquard; brothers, Aubry, Bradford, Harvey, Willard, James, Brad, and Kenneth, and two in infancy. Visitation was held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 with prayers at 8 p.m., as well as a CWL service, in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Father C. Thibeau officiating. Interment in Melbourne Parish Cemetery. Donations to a charity of choice. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

LeBLANC (Harris), Violet Ruetta - 87, Short Beach, Yarmouth Co., passed away November 8, 2006, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Brazil Lake, she was a daughter of the late William and Geneva (Moses) Hazelton. She was a member of Bonnie Brier Rebekah Lodge, Port Maitland, and was also an avid knitter and sewer. She is survived by daughters, Florence Woodhouse, Trail, B.C.; Lois (John) MacMaster, Roseland, B.C.; Reta (Don) Markham, Rosetown, Sask.; Donna (Andy) Haymans, Kingston, Ont.; son, William (Rosalie) Harris, Port Maitland; brothers, Hughie, Chegoggin; Don, Ontario; Malcolm "Mac", Ontario; William, British Columbia; stepdaughter, Shirley Goodwin, Ontario; sisters, Seretha Fevens, Overton; Joyce Goodwin, Melbourne; Lennie Nickerson, South Ohio; Lillian O'Connell, Yarmouth; grandchildren, Lois, Kevin, Donald, Charles, Murray, Brent, Mark, Alan, and Andrew; special friend, Judy Stark. She was predeceased by her first husband, Donald Harris; second husband, Joseph Leo LeBlanc; brothers, Murray, Bruce, and Walter; sister, Irene Tedford. Visitation was held Friday, Nov. 10 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., funeral was held Saturday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m., both in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, Rev. A.D. "Bill" Newell and Rev. Steven Hopper officiated. Interment in Darlings Lake Cemetery. Memorial donations to a charity of choice. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

Gary Richard Skinner - 61, of Centreville, Kings County, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at home. Born in Kentville, he was a son of the late Gerald and Rosa (Fillmore) Skinner. He was an avid gardener and loved working outside. Gary was also a passionate and loyal Red Sox fan. He is survived by a son, Jeffery Skinner, Halifax; a daughter, Karen (Troy) Davidson, Kentville; their mother, Linda (Wayne) Marriott, New Minas; three grandchildren, Cameron, Carter and Rayna. He was predeceased by a sister, Lorraine Saunders. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. There was no visitation by family request. A memorial gathering and reception was held at 2 p.m., Monday, November 13, 2006 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. A private family interment took place in the Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville, Kings County. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

Shirley Marie Stevens - 62, of Truro, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2006 in the QEII health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Wolfville, she was a daughter of the late David and Margaret (Schofield) Keddy. She was a personal care worker having worked in nursing homes and private care facilities. She had been a volunteer for the past 15 years with the Disabled Consumers Society of Colchester, holding several positions. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Larrie; two sisters, Elsie (Jakob) Meyerhoff, Vancouver; Elizabethe (Reuben) Janes, Fredericton; a brother, Roland; special aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Donald. Visitation was held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, November 10, 2006 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where a funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2006, Retired Salvation Army Major, Reuben Janes (her brother-in-law) officiated. Burial took place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

LYNCH, Herbert “Percy� - 93, of Middleton, formerly of Inglewood, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at Russell and Barb Acker’s, where he had resided for the past nine years. Born in Perotte, he was a son of the late Herbert and Emma (Lewis) Lynch. Percy was a veteran of the Second World War, cooked at CFB Cornwallis and several lumber camps and also drove the mail from Perotte to Annapolis Royal. He lived and worked on the family farm in Perotte and was a member of St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Perotte and Bridgetown Branch #33 Royal Canadian Legion. He is survived by his sister, Hilda Richmond, Saratoga, Florida; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by brothers, William and Charles. Visitation was held Friday, November 3, 2006 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448 where a Legion Tribute was held Saturday, November 4, 2006. Interment in St. Mark’s Anglican Cemetery. By request, family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Perotte or Charity of Choice. Online condolences may be sent to middletonfh@ns.sympatico.ca

COMEAU, Jacqueline Chantal Marie – 89, died Nov. 2 at her home in Little Brook. Funeral was held Nov. 6 in Eglise Ste-Marie, Church Point.