March 11, 2007 to March 17, 2007

Irene Theresa Brown – 84, of Wolfville Nursing Home, formerly of New Minas passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007 at the nursing home. Born in Waterville, Kings Co., she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Lydia Jane (Jewers) Mailman. Irene worked for many years at the B.F.M. Hospital, Kentville and at the nurses dormitory. She also worked at Cyrus and Manning Ells egg plant for a time. She is survived by her son Arthur "Bubs" (Dorothy), Nashwaak Bridge, N.B.; grandchildren: Anne, Rick, Glen and Mark, great-grandchildren: Jason, Matthew, Chantal, Riley, Tiffanie and Draven. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur, daughter Wendy Gates, half sisters: Olive, Winnie and Annie; brothers: George, Calvin, Arthur and James. Visitation was Tuesday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and funeral service was 2 p.m. Wednesday both at the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, (Exit 14) Coldbrook. Pastor Wayne Nicholson officiated. Interment will be in the Greenfield Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Nova Scotia Heart & Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, Coldbrook. On line condolences may be made through www.annapolisvalleyfuneralhome.com.

SAMMS, Burton Joseph – 82, Grantham St., Yarmouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 11, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born 15 March, 1924 in Yarmouth, he was a son of the late John J. and Mary Ida (Muise) Samms. Burton has been retired for many years, and he loved baseball and was one of Yarmouth’s best ball players. Surviving are companion, Ruth Blades; children; Ernest (Gloria) Samms, Deerfield; John J. (Charlene) Samms, Hebron; Darlene A. (Edward) LeBlanc, Wedgeport; Claudette L. (Shawn) Doucette, Amirault’s Hill; Vaughn P. (Jennifer), Samms; Raynardton; Jason M. (Brandy), Samms, Wolfville; a brother Ernest Samms, Hebron; 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Gail Mary Surette; great-grandson, Nigel Surette; brothers, Mel, Arthur, Earl; sisters, Ethel, Jane, Roxanne. Visitation took place from 2-4 and 7-9 Tuesday, with prayers at 8:30 PM, both in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth. The funeral mass was held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 14, from Saint Ambrose Cathedral, Albert Street, Yarmouth, Father John MacPherson officiated. Spring burial will take place in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Yarmouth. Memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Kidney Foundation, Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: huskilson@ns.sympatico.ca

F. Raymond “Pat” Doyle – 89, of South Alton, Kings County, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2007 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in South Alton, he was a son of the late Frank and Jennie (Quigley) Doyle. He spent his life devoted to the Century Farm, where he was born and raised. He had been employed with D.H. Woodworth for a number of years and retired home to the farm. He enjoyed music, playing cards, skating and hockey. In his younger years he played hockey for St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in the Kentville Church League and he later played in the Kings County Recreation League. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, the former Rose Redden; four children, Margaret (Tony) vanKippersluis, Brian (Debbie), Frank and Terry (Teresa), all of South Alton; a sister, Helen Doyle, Kentville; 11 grandchildren, Martin and Karena vanKippersluis, Deanna, Krista, Ryan, Rebecca, Melissa, David, Nadine, Emily and Brennan Doyle; a great grandson, Andrew; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Rita Carter; two brothers, James and Laurence. Visitation was held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with prayers held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Kentville. Father Craig Christenson officiated. Burial took place in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Kentville. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

WAGNER, Eleanor Hatfield, 92, Bedford, died peacefully on March 11, 2007 in Dartmouth General Hospital. Eleanor was a wonderful woman whose love, generosity, attentiveness and creativity enriched all who came in contact with her. Over the years her creative talents took many forms, including beautiful clothes for her growing daughters and one-of-a-kind gifts for their friends and her grandchildren. She donated finger puppets and neo-natal caps to the IWK, children’s comfort quilts to the Linus Project, and also created works of art in needlepoint, macramé, ceramics and stained glass. She was a loving woman whose light still shines, and we will miss her greatly. Born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Eleanor was the youngest child of Oscar and Grace (Hatfield) Carey. Predeceased by her sisters Alice and Lorraine, and by her dear brother Charles, she is survived by her daughters Dale Wagner (Toronto) and Pat Hannigan (Waverley), her “adopted” daughter Alice Foster (Toronto), her grandchildren Sheila (Montreal), Barbara (Amsterdam), Brian (Colleen) (Vancouver) and Neil (Monique) (Halifax), and by her six great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved dearly. We have many people to thank. Eleanor was especially fond of those who made her life at home or in hospital so much easier – her good neighbours at Bedford Manor, including Little Tykie, the faithful visitors from Bedford United Church, the Meals on Wheels volunteers, the Telecare friends who phoned daily and the members of the Northwood Home Care team whose personal attention helped her for many years and especially in the last eight months. And a special thank you from the family to Dr. Leckey, her family physician, to the VON nurses and to the doctors and nurses at Dartmouth General Hospital who gave her compassionate and sensitive care during the last six weeks of her life. Visitation was at the Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Drive, from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, March 14. Funeral was at St. Thomas Anglican Church, Fall River at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 15. Reception followed. Memorial donations may be made to the Isaak Walton Killam Hospital for Children, Bedford Lions Club or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to dcwagner@sympatico.ca or aphannigan@hotmail.com.

BATHERSON, Shelley Leanne - 38, Darlings Lake, Yarmouth Co., passed away March 11, 2007, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 19, 1969, she was a daughter of Karen Ann Batherson, Darlings Lake, Yarmouth Co., and Patrick Alexander Batherson, Port Hood. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Sheyanne Cara and Amanda Kelsey, both at home, and their father, Alan Crosby, Melbourne, Yarmouth Co.; sister, Sybil (Todd) Stevens, Little River; half-sister, Sharon, Port Hood; several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Robert and Pearl Porter; paternal grandparents, John and Margaret Batherson. Shelley was most recently employed with Eugene "Bud" Hurlbert, Chartered Accountant, ISI Seafoods (SIF Canada), and Motormart. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending quality time with her girls. Visitation will be today from 7-9 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral service took place Wednesday, March 14, at 2 p.m. in Yarmouth Wesleyan Church, Haley Road, with Pastor Jim Agrell officiated. Burial took place in Darlings Lake Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in trust for Sheyanne and Amanda at any location of Coastal Financial Credit Union. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

Donna Cavell McNutt — 61, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2007, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late William and Edith (Orme) Baker. She is survived by her husband, Mervyn; daughter, Laura Lee (Mitchell) Lowe; son, Jackie (Patsy); grandchildren: Ryan, Holly and Cole; sisters: Marnie (Allen) Hatt and Janice (Norman) Rafuse, and brother, Billy (Sheila), all of Liverpool. She was predeceased by sister, Cheryl; half-sister Rita Hunt; brother, Jackie. Funeral service was held Wednesday, March 14 at Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool; Rev. Arthur Nash officiated. Burial in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

MILBURY, Arline Claira Mary – 52, Main St., Yarmouth, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2007, at home. Born 9 August, 1954 in Montreal, Quebec, she was a daughter of the late John and Ellian (Chute) Muise. Arlene worked as a house wife. She was a member of the Schizophrenic Society, a volunteer at Tidal View Manor and HOPE center, and she loved to crochet. Surviving are children Ivan (Gerri) Milbury, Yarmouth; Jenny (Ronnie) Harding, Bear River; sisters Maxine Robbinson, Bear River, Rose (Ron) Hazelton, Hebron; grandchildren; Eric, Alisha and Nathan, also surviving former husband Gerald Milbury. Visiting hours were held Wednesday, March 14th from 7 to 9 with prayers at 7:30, both in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth. The funeral service was held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 15, from H. M. Huskilson’s Memorial Chapel, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth, Deacon Stephen Bourque officiated. Memorial donations may be made to Juniper House, Yarmouth. On-line condolences may be sent to the family: ivanmilbury@eastlink.ca

ALLEN, Richard Lewis - 76, Mountain Lea Lodge, formerly of Grand Pre, passed away Monday, March 12, 2007 at Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown. Born in Grand Pre, he was the son of the late Frederick and Jean (Giles) Allen. Richard was an avid gardener and a talented silversmith. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. His two grandchildren brought him great joy. Richard is survived by his wife Flossie (Church), Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown; daughter Donna (Sherman) Levy, Woodville, Hants Co.; grandchildren, Melissa (Reg) Dillman, Middle Musquodoboit; Christopher (Melissa Shupe) Levy, Scotch Village; three sisters, Gladys Biggs, Grand Pre; Sybil Gertridge, Gaspereau; Sheena (Wylie) Atwell, Grand Pre; and one brother Jack, Kentville. Richard was predeceased by his first wife of forty three years, Rita (Alberts), his two sisters, Margaret Atwell and Winnifred England, brothers Joseph, Gerald, Gordon, George and Fred. Cremation has taken place and no visitation by request. There was a private family Memorial Service on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, 1212 Parkway Drive, Port Williams, NS, Rev. Elizabeth Johnson officiated. A private family interment will take place at a later date in the Falmouth Cemetery. Donations in Richard’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, PO box 239, Port Williams, NS, B0P 1T0. Donations or cards and lettrs of sympathy may be sent to this address or on-line at serenityfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca.

Tracey, Claire Marie Catherine - 92, Windsor, Hants Co., passed away peacefully Monday, March 12, 2007, in Windsor Elms Senior Citizens Home, Windsor. Born in Sweets Corner, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Hilda (Fletcher) Bowie. Claire was a member of Windsor United Church, Past President and life member of Royal Canadian Legion, Hants County Branch No. 009, Windsor, a founding member of Windsor Fire Department Auxiliary, member of the PC Party and was a lover of flowers and birds. She is survived by her son, Grant (Ann), Ellershouse; daughter, Paulette Frizzell (Terry Benedict), Sweets Corner; sisters, Pauline Baxter, Wentworth and Glenna Murray, Hantsport; grandchildren, Todd (Rhonda) Frizzell, Brent (Alison) Frizzell and Shannon (Alan) Whitehead; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, William, Mackenzie and Cassandra Whitehead, Julia Frizzell. Claire was predeceased by her husband, Roy W. Tracey; brothers, Herbert Greenough and Owen Bowie; sisters, Myrtle Haley and Stella Hammett; grandson, Craig Andrew Tracey. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family received visitors from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 13. Funeral service was held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, with Rev. Bill Gibson and Intern Kelly Burke-King officiated. Interment was held in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor, with a reception being held in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre. Donations in memory of Claire may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 5826 South St., Suite 1, Halifax, NS B3H 1S6, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5161 George St., 7th Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 1M7, or a charity of one’s choice. Private messages of condolence may be made in the "guest book" at: www.familycare.ca

SWEENEY, Katheryn Anna - 91, Cape Forchu, Yarmouth Co., died March 13, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born December 18, 1915, in Lakeside Road, Yarmouth Co., she was a daughter of the late Winslow and Katheryn (Higby) King. She was a member of Faith Memorial Baptist Church and Lighthouse Baptist Church. Surviving are daughter, Colleen Lanctot, Cheverie, Hants Co.; sons, Earl (Jean), Cheggogin, Yarmouth Co.; Kenneth (Charlene), Lakeside Road, Yarmouth Co.; sister, Wilma Nickerson, Overton, Yarmouth; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Owen Vincent; daughters, Thelma, Hazel, Wilma; brothers, Winslow, Ralph, Earl, George, Emery, William. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 16, in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral service was Saturday, March 17, in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Rev. Ronald Clarke and Rev. Steve Stone officiated. Interment in Cheggogin Cemetery. Donations may be made to Friends of the Light, IWK Health Centre Foundation or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. E-mail condolences to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net