February 11, 2007 to February 17, 2007

Linda Joy Keddy - 55, of White Rock, Kings County, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 12, 2007 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, with Owen and Joe by her side. Born in Wolfville, she was a daughter of the late Garfield “Ted” Benedict and Lucy (Cox) (Benedict) McKeigan. She was privileged to have been the borrowed daughter of Dorothea Hiltz of Green Acres Subdivision, Auburn. Linda was a long-time member of the Grand Pré Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She enjoyed engaging in the public ministry and studying the Bible with many over the years. In addition, she worked hard along side Owen in their family business, Keddy’s Crane Rentals and also enjoyed special time with her family and working in her flower garden. Linda is survived by her husband, Owen Keddy; two sons, Joseph (Heather), White Rock and (stepson), Robert (Heather), New Minas; three sisters, Colleen (Ronald) Haight, Digby; Susan (Gary) Vidito, Kentville and Heather (Lewis) White, Halifax; one brother, Bernard (Jane), New Minas; six grandchildren, Hayden, Bryson, Teaghan, Olivia, Madaline, and an unborn infant, along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by an infant sister, Marion. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m .and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. A memorial service followed by a reception will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2007 in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Kentville. Mr. Marshall Schofield officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the White Rock Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Grand Pré Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. A special thank-you for the care she received from her doctors and staff on the medical unit at the Valley Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

Fredrick, Phyllis Louise Dakin – of Harvard, Mass. and Sandy Cove, passed away at home on Feb. 11, 2007. Born in Sandy Cove, April 26, 1914, she was the youngest child of the late Demille and Norma (Morehouse) Dakin. A proud descendant of the United Empire Loyalists, she grew up in an extended family, leading to her interest in genealogy and history. Her vivid memory made her recollection of her early childhood particularly striking; she clearly remembered hearing all the church-bells in the village ringing to celebrate the Armistice. Her family emigrated to the U.S. in the 1920s, when family circumstances necessitated a return to the “Boston States”. A bright student, she attended Medford schools and graduated two years early, at the age of 16. When family circumstances did not permit her to attend college, she and her sister borrowed textbooks from a friend who was attending Tufts University and followed the curriculum. She then took a course at Gibbs and worked as a secretary at M.I.T. during the war years. There she met and married Arden H. “Fred” Fredrick, a graduate of CalTech, who had come to M.I.T. to develop radar instrumentation for the war effort. Phyllis and “Fred” shared many interests: antiques and old houses, gardening, and English Country dancing. Mr. Fredrick’s job changes brought moves within Massachusetts, then to New York State, and finally back to Massachusetts where they eventually settled in Harvard in 1963. Tiny in stature, but fiercely maternal, Phyllis was devoted to her children. Her other loves were her gardens (particularly her old-fashioned roses, English lavenders and herbs), her dogs, and her beloved old house, “King’s Grant”. A stern grammarian, an avid reader and an accomplished writer, she worked for some time as an assistant librarian at the Harvard Public Library. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Church in Ayer, where she served on the altar guild. For many years, she belonged to the Harvard Garden Club, helping to organize and run plant sales. Phyllis returned to her beloved Sandy Cove upon Mr. Fredrick’s retirement. They divided their time between their house in Harvard and their Sandy Cove cottage. There, she designed wonderful rock gardens edged by stone walls made by her husband and full of her favourite heathers, lavenders and thymes. Phyllis was predeceased by her husband in 2006. She is survived by her three children: Jane Leibert of Preston, Connecticut; Hugh Fredrick of Boxborough, Mass.; Martha Schwarzkopf of Lancaster, Mass.; six grandchildren; her nieces and nephews and their children. A memorial service and burial will be this summer in Sandy Cove at The Church of the Nativity.

Williams, Eva Elizabeth — 80, of Port Mouton, Queens County, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at the Queens General Hospital in Liverpool, with her family by her side. Born July 11, 1926, in Port Mouton, she was the daughter of the late Orlando and Naomi (MacLeod) Broome. Eva was a member of the Port Mouton United Baptist Church and an affiliate member of Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool. She enjoyed socializing, music, especially variety shows, knitting, shopping, yard sales, camping and deer hunting. She was a loving grandmother who enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. She is survived by daughters, Susan Burgess (Eric Balcome) of Nictaux, Cathy Williams (Gordon Burgess) of Port Mouton; granddaughters, Tara Williams (Jamie Hansen) of Hunt’s Point, and Morgan Burgess of Port Mouton.; great-granddaughter, Zoey Hansen; brother, Eugene (Hazel) Broome of Port Mouton. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold; son, Brian; grandson, Ryan; sister, Opal Bowers; brother, Avery. Funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 14 from Port Mouton United Baptist Church; Rev. Mark Holden officiated. Burial in Peaceful Hill Cemetery, Port Mouton. Donations may be made to Port Mouton United Baptist Church, West Queens First Responders or to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

CHURCH, George Howard, age 88, of Union Corner, Hants County, passed away Monday, February 12, 2007, at The Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on May 5, 1918, in Gypsum Mines, Hants County, he was the son of the late Charles and Pearl (Cochrane) Church. George was a welder and mechanic by trade, and was employed for over 40 years, with Fundy Gypsum Company, retiring in 1984. George had served his God, Jehovah, for over 50 years and was a member of the Windsor Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, the former Minnie Josephine Burke; his children, Raymond (Mary), Newport Corner; Mary (George) Hauer, Union Corner; Fred, Union Corner; David (Lois), Union Corner; Dell (Cheryl), Brooklyn; Reid (Sandra), Brooklyn; Susan (Bernie) Dunlap, Falmouth; daughter-in-law, Diane Church, Windsor; 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Winnie Betten, Gypsum Mines; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Robert “Bob” Charles Church; daughter-in-law, Sharon (Meehan) Church; son-in-law, Jim Williams; sister, Helen Church; brothers, Roy and Earl Church. Cremation has taken place, under the care of Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. There will be no visitation or funeral service by request. A private family committal, will be held at a later date, in the Ste. Croix Cemetery, St. Croix. Family flowers only! To sign the book of condolence, click on Obituaries, at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

HAWBOLDT, Joan Lorraine, age 74, of Garlands Crossing, Hants County, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on September 19, 1932, in Wentworth, Hants County, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Viola (Flynn) Young. Joan loved to go camping at their trailer at Boutilier’s Glenn, Rawdon. She was an avid dart player and enjoyed dancing. She was a lady who adored her family and held a special place in her heart for all her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gerald Frederick Hawboldt; her children, Charmaine (Fred) Schofield, Brooklyn, and children, Nick and Tara; Nicci (Peter) Clive, Fort Gratiot, Michigan, and children, Becky, Elizabeth and David; David (Sharon) Hawboldt, Edson, Alberta, and children, Teresa, Jordan and Jacob; sisters, Gloria (Leslie) Boyd, Three Mile Plains; Beverley Macumber, Thompson, Manitoba; Donalda “Donna” Morrison, Kentville; Vicki (Brian) Blenkhorne, Kentville; brothers, Doug (Ella) Young, Hantsport; David (Joyce) Young, Windsor; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sisters, Eva Whitehead, Colleen Hawboldt, Kaye Whitehead, and Sandra Davis; brothers, Frank Flynn and Gerald Young. Cremation has taken place, under the care of Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor, where the family received friends, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, February 16. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2007, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jeffrey White officiated. Interment will be held at a later date, in the Ste. Croix Cemetery, St. Croix. Family flowers only! In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation; the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia. To sign the book of condolence, click on Obituaries, at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

CONRAD, Effie Rita — 95, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007, in the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Lettie (Conrad) Barnes. Effie loved her flower garden and doing embroidery. She was an avid country music fan and loved dancing. She is survived by daughters Geraldine (Kim) Risser of Bridgewater, Sharon Dagley of Liverpool, Valerie (Tony) Roy of Mersey Point; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Marjorie Oickle of Bridgewater, Mildred Snyder of Lower Chelsea. She was predeceased by her husband, Emerson; son, Robert; brothers, Arthur, Albert. Funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 17 from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool; Rev. David Hatt officiated. Burial in the Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com.

SURETTE, Eldon Raphael - 79, Plymouth , Yarmouth Co., passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born February 7, 1928 in Pinkney’s Point, Yarmouth Co., he was a son of the late Bartholomew and Theresa (Pothier) Surette. He was a retired truck driver, having also worked as a lobster fisherman. Surviving are his children, Sheldon (Aileen) Surette, Plymouth; Claudette (Erwin) d’Entremont, Belleville; Noreen (Barry) Goreham, Arcadia; grandchildren, Krista Harris, Troy Gehue, Shawna Spinney, Jodie Gehue; great-grandchildren, Evan Fitzgerald, Kennedie Harris and Madsion Hubbard; a brother, Cecil (Vivian) Surette, Miramichi, NB. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Anne Marie (LeBlanc) Surette; brothers, Douglas, Lloyd, Vernon and Belmont; sister, Iola Surette. Visitation took place from 2-4 and 7-9 Friday, with prayers at 8 PM, both in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth. The funeral mass was held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 17 from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Melbourne, Msgr. Gerald LeBlanc officiated. Interment followed in the Plymouth cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Plymouth Cemetery, or to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: huskilson@ns.sympatico.ca

POTHIER, Joseph Maurice – 94, Wedgeport, Yarmouth Co., passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2007. Born April 25, 1912 in Wedgeport, he was a son of the late William and Joanne Pothier. He was a retired lobster fisherman, and he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 6505, Wegeport, as well as a member of the Wedgeport New Horizons Club. Surviving are daughters, Regina (Calvin) Bent, Wedgeport; Joanne (Bill) Doucet and Elaine (Jack) Murphy, both of Ottawa.; grandchildren, Aaron, Glenn, Warren, Ian and Christian; a great-grandchild Jadyn; sisters-in-law, Rose Marie Surette and Vena Pothier. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Celeste (Surette) Pothier; a brother, Paul; sisters, Isabelle, Dina, Estelle and Catherine. Visitation took place from 2-4, 7-9 Friday, with prayers at 8 PM, both in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Wedgeport. The funeral mass was held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 17 from Saint Michael’s Catholic Church, Wedgeport, Msgr. Gerald LeBlanc officiated. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Live Work Play, or to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: huskilson@ns.sympatico.ca

CORKUM, Laura Jennie– 77, Inglisville, NS, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2007 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton, NS, with her family by her side. Born in Inglisville, NS, she was a daughter of the late Elvin and Elizabeth (Burns) Beals. She was employed for 21 years with the Department of Lands and Forests Nursery, Lawrencetown. Laura was a member of the Inglisville Helping Hands, Valley Rose Rebekah Lodge and Inglisville United Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher. She was also very dedicated and involved with the Inglisville Community Hall. Laura enjoyed knitting, playing cards and had a huge passion for Bingo. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Carrol; daughters, Carol Ann, Waterville; Marcia (Gary) Wentzell, Brickton and “daughter in heart” Debbie Solsman, Nictaux; son, Kenneth (Janet), Inglisville; sister, Stella Brewer, Halifax; half-sisters, Carolyn King, Clarence; Alice (Dennis) Dahr, Kentville; Dorothy Veinot, Canning; brother, Leslie Beals, South Williamston; half-brothers, Ronald (Wilma) Stoddart, South Williamston; Harold (Leona) Stoddart, Inglisville; James (Clarice) Stoddart, Harmony; Wayne Stoddart, Inglisville; grandchildren, Desi, Holly, Melissa and Paul; and 7 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by sisters, Viola Walker, Isabel O’Neil; half-sister, Myrna Penny; brother, Floyd Beals; half-brother, Raymond Stoddart; great grandson, Ethan Chesley and a sister in infancy. Visitation was held Friday, February, 16, 2007, beginning with a Valley Rose Rebekah Lodge #126 tribute in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902)825-3448 where funeral service was held on Saturday, February, 17, 2007. Rev. Barbara Bishop officiated. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown. Donations in memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia or Inglisville United Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to middletonfh@ns.sympatico.ca

EVERETT, Harriett Anne- 73, Victoria Beach/Fall River, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2007, in Nova Scotia Hospital, Dartmouth. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Sharpe) Walsh. She was employed at CFB Cornwallis for several years. She was the wife of the late Donald Reginald Everett. Harriett is survived by her children, Reg, Donald (Rose), and George (Cindy); grandchildren, Devon, Brendon, Colin, Michael, and Jared. She was the sister of George (Jenny) Walsh, Mike Walsh, Kay White and Bea Cote. She was predeceased by her brother, Joe; sisters, Sally, Grace, Dot, and her twin sister, Bet. Visitation was held Saturday, February 17, followed by the funeral service in the chapel, all in Kaulbach Family Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal, Pastor Stephen Michels officiated. Interment in Garden of Peace Cemetery, Victoria Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. E-mail condolences may be sent to: KAULBACHFH@ns.aliantzinc.ca