December 3, 2006 to December 9, 2006 continued

Deveau, Anthony Douglas - 66, Lower Sackville, died December 7, 2006 in Sackville. Born in Dayton, Yarmouth Co., he was a son of the late Douglas Anthony Deveau and Barbara Muise. He spent a brief time in the military, working many years as a welder/mechanic. A people person, he spent his later years as a handyman/tinker at Cash Traders, where he enjoyed the company of his special friends. He is survived by his ex-wife, Elaine (Pye) Kennedy; daughter Anne Deveau (Ed), Sackville; son Douglas Deveau, Halifax; sister Marie Fields (Saul), Yarmouth; brothers Stanley Deveau, Yarmouth, and Louis Deveau (Marla), Yarmouth. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was 10 a.m. until 12 p.m on Monday, Dec. 11 in T.K. Barnard Funeral Home, Lower Sackville. A memorial mass will be held at a later date in Yarmouth. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice.

Christina Somerville Acker, 87, formerly of Birchtown, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2006 in the Windsor Elms United Church Senior Citizens Home. Born in Inverness, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late John and Ethel (Turnbull) Leslie. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family. Christina was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother. She held friendship with a lot of people. She was comforted by her daughter Barb and granddaughter Kelsie by her side when she passed away. She was lovingly cared for by her special grandchildren, Tara, Kelsie and Spencer. She is survived by sons, Spencer (Linda), North Vancouver; Gordon, Merritt, B.C; Brian (Linda) Prince Rupert, B.C; Wayne, Prince Rupert; daughters, Barbara Acker, Lr. Sackville; Ethel (Raymond) DesChamp, Prince Rupert; Debra Arnold, Lr. Sackville; 27 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Spencer Hilton; son, Clifford; brothers, David, George, William, Albert, Daniel, Clifford and Wilfred; sisters, Ethel, Eva, Lillian, Mabel and three grandchildren. Funeral service was held Monday, December 11, 2006 in H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joanne McFadden officiating. Interment was in Pine Grove cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Windsor Elms United Church Senior Citizen’s Home. Online condolences to hmhuskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca “The Rose of Love Blooms Forever�

BOUDREAU, Miriam Leona - Dayton, Yarmouth Co., passed away December 9, 2006, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Canaan, Yarmouth Co., she was a daughter of the late Harvey R. and Leona V. (White) Hurlbert. She was employed with Maritime Tel & Tel in the late 40s and early 50s. She married Walter in 1953 and was a loving wife for more than 50 years. She loved to travel. Miriam was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Besides her husband, she is survived by daughter, Gina (Franklin) Surette, West Pubnico; son, Mark (Ginny), Grove Road, Yarmouth Co.; brother, J. Alfred (Barbara), Deerfield; sister, Hilda (James) Allen, Carleton; grandchildren, Tristan and Ryan Surette, Alex and Aislin Boudreau; also nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Robert, Thomas, Edwin; sisters, Frances and Doris, all in infancy. Visitation was held Monday, Dec. 11 from 7-9 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, where funeral was held Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m., Rev. A.D. "Bill" Newell officiated. Interment in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses Yarmouth Branch or a charity of your choice. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweeenysfuneralhome.net

LePAGE- Margaret Elizabeth, age 91, of Windsor, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2006, in the Windsor Elms, Windsor. Born on December 20, 1914, in Windsor, Hants County, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Minnie (Levy) Kilcup. Margaret formerly owned and operated Peggy's Dry Goods, Windsor, for 11 years. She was a member of the Windsor United Baptist Church, where she was past president of the Ladies Auxillary and former leader of the Explorers Group. She was past president of the Windsor Regional High School, Home and School Board Association, the Ladies Auxillary for the Hants County Branch 009, Royal Canadian Legion, and was the first lady president to be installed by a Zone Commander. She was a member, chartered member and past Matron of Fairfield Chapter 22, OES, and also served on the Grand Chapter Committee. She was a Chartered Member of Athena Temple 149, and was a former member of the Order of Good Times. Margaret was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by, daughters, Jacqueline (Albert) Comeau, Mashpee, Mass., USA; Deborah (Thomas) Stevenson, Windsor; grandchildren, Leigh Ann (James) Murphy, Wolfville; Suzanne (Frank) Renaud, Shelburne; Lisa (John) Hodgins, Lucan, ON; Kirsten Stevenson, Halifax; Harry (Manuela) Cliff, Mashpee, Mass. USA; great-grandchildren, Logan, Patrick and John Ross Murphy; Cassandra, Harry Jr. and Christopher Cliff; Shaelin Hodgins; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward LePage; first husband, Lloyd Phipps; second husband, Angus MacNeil; brothers, Percy, Walter, Earle, Herbert "Bert" and Gordon Kilcup; sisters, Edith Etter, Olive Vaughan and Florence Millett. Cremation has taken place under the care of Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. No visitations by request. A memorial service by Fairfield Chapter No. 22, Order of the Eastern Star, was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2006, followed by the funeral service, all in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jeffrey White officiating. Interment will be in the Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. Donations may be given to a charity of one's choice. To sign the Book of Condolence, click on Obituaries, at: www.lindsays funeralhome.com

PURCELL, Murray Elwood David Murray Purcell, retired executive director of the NSGA, passed after a lengthy battle with cancer. Murray passed away at home in Falmouth on December 4, 2006, at the age of 66. Murray was a man of few words. His gift was not in speaking, but it was in doing. By deed and action, he not only performed his duties as husband and father with tenacity and quiet grace, he enriched every community in which he was involved. Simply, he was a man who made things happen. "When Murray thought something was important," Karen McDonald, fellow board member at the Avon Valley Country Club said, "he made it happen. No matter how long or hard he had to work at it." Murray's work ethic and professionalism were a source of inspiration to those who knew him and all of his adult life he was the "go to guy" for his friends, his family and his coworkers. Born in Halifax on January 4, 1940, he was a son of Catherine (Forbes) and Elwood Purcell. Murray, whose given name was Murray Elwood David, was educated at the Halifax Vocational School where he graduated at the top of his class with a degree in mechanical drafting, which he put to use in his first professional job as a draftsman for the Halifax engineering firm of F.C. O'Neill & Associates which later merged with D.J. Morris. Married to the former Lorraine Corbin of Spryfield since 1960, he was father to Cheryl Ann (Mark) Cudmore, Falmouth (born in 1961); Catherine Mary, Winnipeg (born in 1962), and Timothy David (Dana), Mount Denson (born in 1966); and is also survived by his brother, Robert "Tim" (Betty), Ardoise; sisters, Kathleen "Lenie" McGinnis, Newport Corner; Barbara Purcell, Ellershouse; Joan (Ronnie) Trider, Falmouth. Beloved by his children and grandchildren, Alexander Korbutiak and Danielle Jamieson of Winnipeg, Candice Sanford, Emily and Jessica Purcell of Mount Denson. Murray was the sort of grandfather who instilled a sense of confidence and family pride in his grandchildren. "He was the rock underneath us all", said granddaughter Danielle. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. "I never once saw him lose his temper", Tony Pajaczkowski, a long-time friend and business associate said. "You could always count on Murray to keep his head about him, no matter what." "Dad always did the right thing", said son Timothy Purcell. It was this quality earned Murray the deep affection and abiding respect of those who knew him and was the foundation upon which his community activity was based. An avid supporter of all minor and community sports, he was heavily involved with the Boy Scouts of Canada, coached minor league baseball, refereed minor and junior league hockey and was known to lace up his own skates and take his preferred position of left wing, most recently with the Anteeks team in Windsor. From helping to build rinks in his capacity as President of the Spryfield Lions Club to working with junior golf players in his capacity as the Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Golf Association and President of the Avon Valley Country Club Murray believed in the values of sportsmanship, honorable conduct and community involvement. In recognition of his many years of service to the club and the community, Avon Valley Golf Club made Murray an honorary member of the club in 2006. A level 4 golf referee, Murray was a familiar sight on many of the province's courses and had a special interest in working with juniors. Murray was predeceased by his parents, Catherine and Elwood Purcell; brother, Cyril "Tubby"; and sister, Geraldine "Dolly" Bradbury. Because his life was well-lived, Murray Purcell will be well remembered. Because of what he was, all of us who remain behind him go forward with deep pride in who we are. He will not be forgotten. Cremation has taken place under the care of Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King St., Windsor, where visitations was held Friday, December 8, 2006, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral mass was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 9, in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, King Street, Windsor, with Rev. Father Basil Carew officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Murray's memory, may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of ones choice. To sign the Book of Condolence, click on Obituaries, at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

HEBB, Leslie Harold, age 88, of Windsor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on December 10, 1917, in Vaughans, Hants County, he was a son of the late John and Harriett (Houghton) Hebb of Vaughans, Hants County. Leslie retired in 1981, after 35 years of service with the Nova Scotia Power. He was well known in his community for his sense of humour and he always had a joke for everyone. He enjoyed the outdoors and had a passion for gardening. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, the former Olive Katherine Peach; sons, Sheldon, Windsor; John (Dawn), Vaughans; daughters, Shirley Anne (Tony) DeCoste, Sackville; Julia (Jamie) MacCarthy, Eastern Passage; Heather Harvie, New Minas; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter; sisters, Jessie Hogan, Brooklyn; Elva Hebb, Vaughans; numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Percy Hebb. Cremation has taken place under the care of Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. No visitation or funeral service will be held at this time. A graveside service will take place at a later date late, at Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. Memorial donations may be made to the Hants Community Hospital Foundation. To sign the Book of Condolence, click on Obituaries, at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

WILSON, Blaine Arthur "Yogi", age 55, of Mount Denson, Hants County, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family and care givers at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, on December 7, 2006. Blaine was born on August 6, 1951, in Windsor. He was a son of the late Raymond and Winnifred (O'Leary) Wilson. Blaine was proud to say he grew up as a farm boy on the Dakeyne Farm in Mount Denson surrounded by a loving family whom he always felt dear to him. He spent most of his working career at C.K.F., Hantsport in the shipping department. He was very proud to be a member of the Emergency Response Team for C.K.F. Blaine gained many friends throughout his life, on the ball field, in the broomball rink and at the Windsor Bowling Alley where he loved to laugh and make others laugh around him. In 1981 he married the love of his life, the former Shelly Saunders from Avondale. They spent 25 years in a wonderful marriage. Blaine was a dedicated and loving husband and a proud and caring father to his children, Jared 23 (203 pounds) and Jocelyn 20. He was so full of love and pride for them. He is survived by his loving wife, the former Shelly Saunders; children, Jarid and Jocelyn; brothers, Donald (Annie), Mount Denson; James (Barbara), Murray River, P.E.I.; Raymond "Pete" (Barbara), Ellershouse; Brian (Louise), Ottawa, ON; Everett (Beata), Cheverie; sisters, Kathryn (Brian) MacLean, Kentville; Elizabeth "Bet" Fletcher, Mount Denson; several nieces and nephews, wonderful family of in-laws and friends. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Victor; brother-in-law, Sonny Fletcher. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Sunday, December 10th, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 11th, 2006, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home Chapel, with the Pastor Craig Faulkner officiated. Interment followed in the Centre Falmouth Cemetery, Falmouth. Please know darling, as God takes you into his hands, that we love you and you will be okay and we will be okay, we promise. You will be forever in our hearts Yogi. Donations may be given to Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice. "Yogi's Motto in life was, Keep Smiling!"

REYNOLDS, Cyrus John, age 83, of Union Corner, Hants County, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7th, 2006, at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on May 9th, 1923, in Union Corner, Hants County, Nova Scotia, he was a son of the late Edgar and Martha (Stevens) Reynolds. Cyrus spent most of his working life as a carpenter. He also enjoyed spending time working on his farm. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and brother. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Until his passing, Cyrus lived in the home of his birth under the care of his daughter, Laura and her husband Geordy and family. He is survived by daughters, Patsy (David) Caldwell, Fort McMurray, AB; Laura (Geordy) Chambers, Union Corner; Annie Reynolds (Mark Harvey), Union Corner; grandchildren, David (Stacey) Caldwell; Edgar Caldwell; Mark Caldwell; Monica (Derrick) Turple; Ben (Melissa) Chambers; Kathleen (Mark O'Brien) Chambers; Kathryn Chambers; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Hannah Caldwell; Dylan and Bradyn Turple; his protector, Molly; special niece, Maxine Hennessey, Three Mile Plains; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, the former Grace Patterson; son, Edgar, in infancy; sisters, Sarah Hennessey, Annie Hennessey, Agnes Collins, and Winnifred Parker; brothers, Lewis, Warden and George Reynolds. Visitation was held, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, December 10th, 2006, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 11th, in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Garnet Parker officiating. Interment followed in St. George's Anglican Church Cemetery, Upper Falmouth. Donations in memory of Cyrus, may be made to charity of one's choice.

COVERT, Douglas Rupert - 76 of Nictaux passed away Saturday, December 09, 2006 in Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown. Born in Liverpool he was a son of the late Jerauld and Carrie (Parker) Covert. Doug lived in Paradise for 70 years prior to moving to Nictaux. A meat cutter by trade he worked for Carl Ritcey in Paradise, The Red & White and the CO-OP in Bridgetown before buying and operating the East End Market for seventeen years. He was and avid gardener and won many prizes for his vegetables at the Valley Ex. After retiring he continued to grow and sell vegetables from home as a hobby. He was a Cub Scout leader in Paradise and he also liked to play hockey with the Old Timers team. He loved music and played with the Bridgetown Fiddlers for twenty-one years. He was also a fiddler with the Annapolis East String Band and The Grand Parents group. They enjoyed entertaining at nursing homes around Annapolis County and the Veterans Wing at Soldiers Memorial Hospital. Surviving is his wife the former Ruby Spicer. Children Gail (Robert) Durling, Lawrencetown; Paula, (Dennis) Gladue, San Diego; Donna (Christopher) Markiewitz, Middle Sackville; James (Sandy), Bridgewater; Daniel (Christine), New Westminster, BC; Alan, Halifax. Grandchildren Nancy Tracey, Owen and Loren Covert. Step-grandchildren Christopher and Jennifer Harris. Sister Doris, Halifax and brother Murray (Alta), Annapolis Royal. He was predeceased by a grandson Stephen, sister Jean (Dave) Christison, Pictou Landing and a brother William (Charlotte) Yarmouth. By request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service was held Wednesday, December 13th at the Middleton Funeral Home (902) 825-3448 Rev. Barbara Bishop officiated. Interment in Paradise Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in memory may be made to the Paradise Baptist Church or the Children’s Wish Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to middletonfh@ns.sympatico.ca

AMERO , Marjorie Agnes – 82, Plympton, Digby Co., died Dec. 9, in the new Halifax Infirmary, QE11. Funeral was held Dec. 14 in the Holy Cross Church, Plympton. Burial in the parish cemetery.