January 28, 2007 to February 3, 2007 continued

PALMETER, Reginald Frederick “Reg” - 82, Windsor, Hants Co., passed away peacefully Friday, February 2, 2007, in Windsor Elms Senior Citizens Home. Born in North Grand Pre, he was the youngest child of the late Fred Aubrey and Elizabeth Belle (Munro) Palmeter. Reg was a veteran of the Second World War, having served both in the Air Force and Army branches. After his discharge following the war, he joined the staff of the Maritime Marshland Rehabilitation Administration and in 1967 transferred to the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Marketing, Engineering Division, retiring in 1986. He served on the Windsor-West Hants Industrial Commission and was a long-time member of the Windsor Curling Club. Reg was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Isabel Kinniard; son, Aubrey (Maureen); daughter, Barbara (Gary) MacLennan; son, Dale, all of Halifax; grandchildren, Margaret, Alexander and Melinda Palmeter; Neil and Erin MacLennan; brother-in-law, Victor Walsh, New Minas and sister-in-law, Pauline Palmeter, Avonport; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Charles; sisters, Helen Palmeter, Marion (Alder) Shaw and Mabel Walsh. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service Ltd., 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family received visitors from 7-9 p.m. Monday, February 5 and where Royal Canadian Legion, Hants County Branch No. 009, Windsor conducted a tribute service at 7 p.m. A private family interment service was held in Willow Bank Cemetery, Wolfville, followed by the public funeral service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, in Windsor United Church, 613 King St., Windsor, Rev. Bill Gibson and Intern Kelly Burke-King officiated. A reception was held following the funeral service in Windsor United Church Annex. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Reg were requested to be made to Windsor Elms Senior Citizens Home, 590 King St., Windsor, NS B0N 2T0 or Parkinson Society - Maritime Region, 830-5991 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax, NS B3H 1Y6. Private messages of condolence may be made in the “Guest Book” at: www.familycare.ca

WALKER, John Kenneth “Ken”, age 89, of Windsor/Ellershouse, Hants County, passed away on Friday, February 2nd, 2007, at Haliburton Place, Windsor. Born on May 7th, 1917, in Montreal, Quebec, he was the son of the late Archur Stanley Walker and Fanny Henrietta (Banning) Walker. He retired from the Royal Canadian Navy, on August 27, 1962, after serving 24 years, in the rank of Chief Petty Officer First Class. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Hants County Branch 009, Windsor and Welsford Lodge No. 26, A.F. & A.M. Ken was a past member of the St. Louise Union Church choir and was a well known Ham “Radio operator”. He was also a past Nova Scotia Chess Champion. He is survived by his only son, Malcolm Walker (Jenny), Martins River. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Jane Knight; a brother, Bud Walker. Cremation has taken place under the care of Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. There was no visitation by request. At 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 7th, 2007, a Royal Canadian Legion service, was held by Hants County Branch 009, followed by a Masonic service by Welsford Lodge No. 26 AF & AM, and immediately after which, a funeral service was held all in the Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Karen Pearce officiated. Burial will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Ken, were requested to be made to St. Louise Union Church, Ellershouse or to a charity of one’s choice. To sign the book of condolence, click on Obituaries, at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

STUART, Donald Frederick “Deric”, age 70, of Kentville, Kings County, Nova Scotia, passed away suddenly in Valley Regional Hospital, on Friday, February 2nd, 2007, after fighting a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born in Yonkers, New York, on June 28th, 1936, son of the late Donald Frederick Stuart and Elizabeth Eaton Stuart, formerly of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. At age eleven, he moved with his parents to Wolfville and attended the Wolfville public schools, and later Acadia University, where he received his B.A. and Bachelor of Education degrees. He was the fifth generation to graduate from Acadia, a university which his ancestors had helped to found. Two of his children also graduated from Acadia making them the sixth generation. All four of his grandparents graduated from Acadia in the late 1890’s. Understandably, he grew up in a home where a university education was the norm. He was very musical, having a beautiful tenor voice and sang in choirs throughout his life. He also taught himself to play the tenor saxaphone, and was a member of a dance band in Wolfville throughout his high school and college years. As a teacher, he had a keen interest in learning first hand about Canada, and its citizens. This he did by teaching in vastly differing geographic areas of the country during the early years of his career. His teaching career began in Lachute, Quebec; he then taught in Lethbridge, Alberta, and then went on to Salmon Arm, British Columbia, but he longed to be back in Nova Scotia when his eldest child entered Junior High School. This brought him and his family to Hantsport and a teaching position in the High School there. His final teaching location was in West Hants Regional High School, Brooklyn, Hants County. He retired after thirty-five years as a highly respected, Mathematics and Political Science teacher. He also loved the outdoors. Not only did he take his own children, hiking, fishing, tenting, cross country skiing, biking and canoeing, but he also introduced many school children to the enjoyment of outdoor activities through weekend camping excursions. He was perhaps, most proud of running, and completing, the Johnny Miles marathon, New Glasgow, in his forties. His grandfather, Dr. Leslie Eaton, had been a medal winning runner while at Acadia, and Deric, dedicated this race to his memory. I believe it was this personal accomplishment which made him the most proud. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marie (Taylor) Stuart, four sons and one daughter, Donald Frederick Stuart “Rick” (Doreen) and children, Aylsha and, Emily, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; Dr. Cameron Lawrence Stuart (Sue Ellen), and their children, Jane and Jordan, Calgary, Alberta; Jeffrey Taylor Stuart (Tracy) Madison, Strathmore, Alberta, Roger Eaton Stuart (Carolle), and their children, Alexandre and Celeste, London, England; and Dr. Alison Elizabeth Stuart, Calgary, Alberta. He is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth “Betsy” Stuart Goodstein (Edward), Grand Pre`; his brother, Stephen Crandall Stuart, Kentville; also important in his life, were his sister-in-law, Carol Taylor Grover (Downey), Avonport; his brother-in-law, J. Scott Morton (Marianne), Bedford. He was a loyal and loving husband, father, teacher, and will be greatly missed by his family, friends and former students. The family is most grateful to the staff of the Emergency Department and Medical Ward at Valley Regional Hospital, as well as to Drs. Wayne Phillips and Bruce Murphy. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life, a memorial service was 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 7th, at Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel, 194 King Street, Windsor. Daryl Langille, Hantsport, was moderator and Cheryl Rutledge, Falmouth, was guest soloist. A private family interment, was at the Centre Falmouth Cemetery, Falmouth. Family flowers only, please! Donations in memory of Deric, were requested to be made as pledges to Alison Stuart’s (Deric’s daughter) Multiple Sclerosis bicycle marathon ride in Airdrie, Alberta, in June by visiting http://www.mssociety.ca and clicking on ‘Donate Now’. Then choose ‘pledge a cyclist’ and type Alison Stuart into the search, or to the Nova Scotia Multiple Sclerosis Society. To sign the book of condolences, click on obituaries at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

CHESTERMAN, Thomas James “Tom”, age 81, of Windsor/Brooklyn, Hants County, passed away peacefully at Haliburton Place, Windsor, on Friday, February 2nd, 2007. Born in Wainwright, Alberta, on April 23rd, 1925, Tom was the son of the late Alfred and Nina (James) Chesterman, Bentley, Alberta. Tom joined the army in 1941 and found himself stationed in Debert, Nova Scotia. It was there he was smitten by a Middle Stewiacke belle, Edith Kenrick. Tom’s service in the United Kingdom and Europe, ended abruptly and he returned to Canada on the hospital ship Leticia. After his discharge, Tom and Edith were married in Alberta, but the pull of the east was strong and they returned to Nova Scotia. They moved to Brooklyn, Hants County in 1953. Although their roots were firmly anchored in this tiny village, Tom and Edie made many trips back to Alberta. From Anchorage, Alaska, to Nashville, to Newfoundland, they loved to explore. Both treasured their Scott’s Bay retreat. In his younger years, Tom was an avid sportsman. He was a talented pool player, he loved to ski and played ball. He belonged to the Lilly Lake boat club. Tom loved to play crib, solitaire and was known to cheat at both! He enjoyed following his grandchildren’s sports. When Tom told a story, it was always entertaining. He enjoyed auctions, woodworking, gardening and his precisely mown lawn was his signature. Tom had many jobs over the years. He sold Watkins products, sold Life Insurance, worked for Lindsay’s Funeral Home, McKay’s Transport, Norman Rhodes Garage and the Brooklyn Fire Hall. Tom’s volunteer job at Brooklyn Country Store, was no doubt his most challenging and rewarding! Throughout his life, Tom continued to serve. He was always there day or night, for anyone that needed a hand. Tom was a founding member of the Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department and served as Fire Chief for many years. He also belonged to the Maritime, Canadian and the National Fire Chief’s Associations. Tom was a die-hard Tory. He was active in Christ Church Anglican, Windsor. Having overcome his own demons, Tom worked tireless with others entering the AA program, and had a strong association with Crosby House. He was instrumental in starting the Neighborhood Watch and Crime Prevention, in the Brooklyn area. With his eagle eye and Chevy Blazer, Tom kept an eye out for everyone, and just knowing this was a comfort to many. Tom is survived by his wife of 61 years, Edith; his girls, Pat Sanford (Eric), Newport Station; Gloria Burbidge, Brooklyn; Trudy Hubley (Everett), White’s Lake; grandchildren, Dan Cox (Brenda); Karen House (Darrel); Darren Sanford (Tracey); Josh Burbidge; Gary and Alicia Hubley; great-grandchildren, Trevor House; Olivia and Breanna Cox; also a sister, Florence Lyster, Winfield, Alberta. He was predeceased by his brother, Alfred; and a grandson, Devin Hubley. Known as “Big Tom” or “T.C.”, he always had an opinion. His roar never quite managed to cover up the “kitten” he was inside. With his snappy brown eyes and generous smile, Tom was the sort of person who created memories, and the family would enjoy sharing them with you. Visitation was 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, February 7th, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Wndsor. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 8th, 2007, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. David Curry and Rev. E. E. Hill officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Family Flowers only! Donations in memory of Tom, were requested to be made to the Haliburton Place, Windsor; the Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department or to a charity of one’s choice. To sign the book of condolence, click on Obituaries, at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

GOODWIN, Joan Patricia RN – 62, Cape Sable Island, passed away into the arms of our Saviour on Saturday, February 3, 2007. Born in Centreville, Cape Sable Island, she was the beloved daughter of Patricia, Centreville, and the late Ernest Atkinson. She is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter, Jennifer (Dale), Clark’s Harbour; son, Trevor (Song-Hwa), Kwangju, South Korea; grandchildren, Joshua, Christian and Sarah. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Jillian. Joan was the cherished sister of siblings, Murray (Joan) Atkinson, Barrington Passage, Timothy (Heather) Atkinson, Clark’s Harbour, Amy (William) Nickerson, West Head. She was well known throughout her community as a compassionate caregiver. A devoted Christian and member of the Centreville Baptist Church, Joan pursued a life dedicated to helping those in need, working as a registered nurse in Shelburne County and as volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 in Faith Christian Church, Centreville, Rev. Robie Atkinson officiated. Burial was in Centreville Cemetery. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all those whose lives she touched. The family expresses their deepest appreciation for the VON nurses, VON home support, Dr. Yee and the ICU nursing staff at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. The kindness and enduring love from all family and friends has been an incredible source of strength, encouragement and comfort for us. May God bless you all (John 3:16). Memorial donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses Tri-County Branch or Faith Christian Church, Cape Sable Island. Online condolences may be sent to Huskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca

DeVILLER, George Walter – 75, Nakile Home for Special Care, Argyle, and formerly of Rocco Point (Ste. Anne-du-Ruisseau), Yarmouth Co., passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born December 25, 1931, in Rocco Point, he was a son of the late Walter and Ellen (Culford) DeViller. He worked as an accountant for Bonda Foods and Bonda Textiles, Yarmouth. In his younger years, George was a Boy Scout leader. He was a member of St. Anne’s Parish, where he was a member of the choir, having also led singing at Sunday mass for many years. George loved playing the guitar and the violin, and also enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time in the wilderness. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Tessie (Armstrong) DeViller, as well as three sons, Joseph Edward (Aline) DeViller, Ottawa; Gary Gerard (Jeannine) DeViller, Argyle Sound; Clyde Augustin (Renée) DeViller, Yarmouth; grandchildren, Celleste, Alvin, Jeffrey, Jessica, Jacinthe, Luc, Jasmine and Jacques. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Rebecca, in infancy. Visitation took place from 2-4 and again from 7-9 Sunday, with prayers at 8 PM, both in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth. The funeral mass was held at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 5, from Saint Anne’s Catholic Church, Ste. Anne-du-Ruisseau, Father Crépin Khonde officiated. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Anne’s church or music funds. On-line condolences may be sent to: huskilson@ns.sympatico.ca

NICKERSON, Ruth Clara — 73, of Brooklyn, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Edmonton, AB, she was a daughter of the late Bill and Martha (Brucks) Haffner. Ruth was a hard worker all her life. In her early years, she was a member of the Canadian Air Force, serving as a telephone operator. Later she worked at several businesses in the local area. She loved her grandchildren, reading and puzzle books. She is survived by her partner of over 40 years, Frank Joudrey; sons: Chris Joudrey (Bonnie Dagley) of Brooklyn, Bill (Myrna) Nickerson, Dave Nickerson, both of Lethbridge, AB; grandchildren: Maury, Briana, Jenna, Haley, Hannah, Stephanie, Billie-Joe and Tavis; great-granddaughter, Presley; sister, Rose (Ken) Jefferson of Regina, SK; nephews, Brent and Kelly Jefferson. She was predeceased by her sibling brother, Eddie Tiefenbach. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. No service by request. Burial at a later date in Saskatchewan. No flowers by request. Donations maybe made to Canadian Cancer Society, IWK-Grace, Halifax, or to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

HUNTER, Mabel Adelaide, age 86, Three Mile Plains, Hants County, passed away on Saturday, February 3rd, 2007, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, where she was a patient since December 14th, 2006. Born on January 29th, 1921, in Newport Station, Hants County, Nova Scotia, she was a daughter of the late John and Sadie (Caldwell) Thompson. Mabel worked for many years at the Nova Scotia Textiles, Windsor. She enjoyed playing bingo and watching Monday night wrestling. Mabel was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother. Her family is saddened with her passing and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by a daughter, Debbie (Edmond) Gallant, Lower Sackville; son, Laurie (Ladene), Kennetcook; sister, Kathleen Mestre, Halifax; brothers, Ervin Thompson, Newport Station; Ralph Thompson, Ontario; grandchildren, Susan, Wayne, Terry, Tammy, and Jeff Hunter; Annette Patterson; Heather Rines; and Crystal Dort; six great-grandchildren and one great great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband, Alvin Hunter; son, David Hunter; sisters, Pearl Dicks, Dorothy Mosher; brothers, George, Raymond, Aubrey, and Roy Thompson. Cremation has taken place, under the care of Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. There was no visitation by request. Memorial service was 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 6th, 2007, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Tom Henderson officiated, with burial following in the Ste. Croix Cemetery, St. Croix. Donations in her memory, were requested to be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to a charity of one’s choice. To sign the book of condolences, click on Obituaries, at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

FLETCHER, Lottie, age 90, Windsor, formerly of Mount Uniacke, passed away on Saturday, February 3rd, 2007, in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born on January 24th, 1917, in Windsor, Hants County, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late David and Rose (Brison) Smeltzer. Lottie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by a daughter, Valerie (Roger) Nicoll, Mount Uniacke; grandchildren, Cheryl (Aubrey) Powell, Mount Uniacke; Kathy Singer, Windsor; Tim (Roxanna) Riley, Three Mile Plains; great- grandchildren, Sandi, Adam and Amy Powell, Nicole and Jamie Singer, and Lindsay Fraser; great great-grandchildren, Austin Powell and Allie MacDonald; step-grandsons, Mike and Brian Nicoll; step great-grandchildren, Diane, Darlene, Brandon, Melissa, Justin and Jordan Nicoll; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, John Edward Fletcher; grandson, Robbie Riley; brothers, Medford, Gordon, Dick, and Bert Smeltzer. There was no visitation by request. Funeral service was held 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 6th, 2007, in St. Paul’s United Church, Mount Uniacke. The Rev. Wim Kreeft officiated, followed by burial in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only, donations in her memory, were requested to be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia; the Dykeland Lodge Bus Fund or to a charity of one’s choice. The family would like to thank Dykeland Lodge, for all their help and assistance, especially Wallace Place. To sign the book of condolences, click on obituaries at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

Keith Leslie Brown - 76, Greenfield, Kings County, passed away on Sunday, January 28, at his home. Born in Greenfield, he was the son of the late Henry George and Nellie Grace (Spinney) Brown. Predeceased by brothers Lewis and Justin, sister Ethel Morine. Survived by loving and devoted wife Beverly Pearl (McInnis), brothers Elmer (Shirley), Greenfield; Clayton (Etta), Wolfville; Chesley (Betty Lou), Greenfield; daughters, Wanda (Earl) Redden, Lakeville; Cynthia (Gordan) Atwell, Melanson; sons Darrell (Norma) Brown, Centre Burlington, Hants County; Barry (Sandra) Brown, Greenfield; Kevin (Ruth) Brown, Vancouver; 14 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, 21 nieces and nephews. Keith will be remembered for his deep love of his family and making sure that everyone was happy. A man born and raised on the mountain that he loved, surrounded by the woods and wildlife that he had a deep respect and love for and which he worked hard to pass on to his family and everyone who came in contact with him, with great success. A highly respected breeder of top-quality Beagles at his Hill Top Kennels, which were sought after across Canada and the US. Keith’s respect and love of the outdoors was demonstrated by his untiring volunteer work with the Wildlife Habitat Advocates where he spent countless hours over the past 15 years working on wildlife projects. He will be remembered also by the many loyal customers of his very successful painting business which he ran the same as he did his life, with honour, integrity, respect and honesty. Keith wanted to leave this life without pain and suffering, at home on the mountain, which he was successful in doing. His was a spirit that, once met was never forgotten. He wanted to be remembered as he always was, full of love for life, family and the outdoors, always ready with a joke or good-natured prank. His wish: Remember me, but let me go. From his loving wife Bev a final thought, "You were my husband, my lifelong friend and constant companion, but most of all, you were my buddy. I am so thankful I had you in my life." Interment service was held at Greenfield Memorial Cemetery, Greenfield, Kings County, on Thursday, February 1 at 2 p.m. No flowers or reception by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium PO Box 239 Port Williams, N.S. B0P 1T0 cards of sympathy or donations in memory may be made to this address or online at serenityfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca