March 18, 2007 to March 24, 2007

Deveau, Pauline R. – 72, Saulnierville, formerly of Meteghan Station, died March 18 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Funeral in Stella Maris Church, Meteghan. Interment in the parish cemetery.

John Bernard “Bun” Chisholm – 79, of Bridgewater, formerly of Kentville, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2007 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Kentville, he was a son of the late John and Leah (Veinott) Chisholm. He worked as a lineman for C.N. Telegraph and Maritime Tel & Tel for a short time prior to joining the Dominion Atlantic Railway / Signal Department in 1949. He was promoted to Regional Supervisor of Signals and Communications for the Canadian Pacific Railway, Montreal and later transferred to Maine, from where he retired following 38 years of service. He and his wife Barbara retired back to Nova Scotia and resided in Cambridge, Kings County, where they built their dream home. “Bun” as he was usually called, was passionate about his woodworking and many homes are graced with some fine pieces of his furniture. He was a leader of the 3rd Boy Scout Troop, the 12th president of the Kings County Commercial Travelers Association and a former Vice President of the Kings County Recreational Hockey League. He continued his involvement with hockey while in Montreal and dedicated many years to the sport as an area representative and coach. He enjoyed model railroading and was a former member of the Annapolis Valley Railway Club. Boating was another hobby and four years ago, he and Barbara moved to Bridgewater to be near his daughter. He was a member of the LaHave River Yacht Club, spending many happy hours there as well as on his boat. Surviving to cherish many precious memories are his wife of 54 years, Barbara (Byers); a daughter, Pamela (Arthur) Smith, Bridgewater; a son, Michael (Karyn), Topsham, Maine, USA; a sister, Josephine (William) Forbes, Cambridge; two brothers, Donald (Donna), Cambridge, and George (Carol), Billtown, Kings County, a sister-in-law, Patricia Chisholm, Courtenay, British Columbia; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Archibald James and William Anderson “Bill”; a niece, Dana and a nephew, Jerry. There was no visitation by family request. The funeral service followed by a reception was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2007, in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Kentville. Father Craig Christenson officiated. Interment took place in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Kentville. Family flowers only by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses, Lunenburg County. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

Hazel Theresa Schofield - 81, New Minas, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 18, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Marjorie (O’Malley) Jennex. Hazel enjoyed her music, pets, gardening, drives and her favourite times were spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren around her. She had a strong faith which brought her great peace throughout her life. Hazel had been employed at Moirs Chocolates and Globes Laundry in Halifax, and at ACA in New Minas before she became a homemaker and a wonderful mother. Hazel is survived by her daughters, Darlene (Dewey) Forsythe, British Columbia; Linda (Ralph) Pietersma, Port Williams; Bernice (Doug) MacLaren, New Minas; Betty (Bill) Davis, Centreville; Marilyn (Archie) Weir, Kentville; Margaret Schofield (Darren Spencer), New Minas; sons Hugh (Pat) Schofield, New Minas and Harold (Burnadette) Schofield, Cape Breton. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Hazel was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Hugh John Schofield; sisters, Marjorie Issac, Gladys Myatt, Edith Redmen, and brothers William “Bill” Jennex, and John Jennex. A Funeral Mass took place Thursday, March 22, at 11 a.m. from St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Kentville. Father Craig Christianson officiated and cremation followed. The interment of ashes will take place at a later date. Visitation took place on Wednesday, March 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, 1212 Parkway Drive, Port Williams, NS. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations in Hazel’s memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or the VON Valley Branch. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Blanchard and Dr. McNally. 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

Roy William Porter – 66, of Baxter’s Harbour, Kings County, passed away Monday, March 19, 2007 in Baxter’s Harbour. Born in Kentville, he was a son of the late Roy Porter and Alta (Fraser) (Porter) (Benjamin) Campure. He had been employed with Kings Regional Housing. Roy enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, the former Linda Webb; a daughter, Tanya (Kirk) Rogers, Centreville; a son, Michael, Baxter’s Harbour; a brother, Glenn (Sandra), New Minas; four grandchildren, Brent, Logan, Taylor and Robert. He was predeceased by a brother, Donald Benjamin. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there was no visitation by family request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. Reverend Robert Billings officiated. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Lung Association, or the Valley Regional Hospital. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

Webber, Richard J. Dick – 69, Lower Sackville died March 19 in QE11 Health Sciences Centre. He was the son of Frances and Sydney of South Range, Digby Co. Burial service in Oakridge Memorial Gardens, Lower Sackville.

Robert S. Pentz — 84, of Liverpool, passed away Monday, March 19, 2007, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Cole Harbour, he was a son of the late Stanley Pentz. Bob was a veteran of WWII, serving with the Royal Canadian Army Corps from 1940 to 1965. During the war, he was wounded overseas by a tank explosion. He was a driver for Queen Elizabeth during her Royal Tour of Ontario and Winnipeg in 1951, prior to her Coronation. He was honorably discharged in 1965 with the rank of Sergeant. He was a life-member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Mersey Branch #38, where he served two terms as president, and was a member of the former Vets Club. Bob was a member of the Liverpool Golf and Country Club, the Liverpool Curling Club, and a founding member of the Liverpool Lions Club. He loved to read, especially Canadian war novels, work with model trains, enjoyed arts and crafts and taught many to drive. Surviving are his wife, the former Patricia Trim; daughters: Shelly (Stanley) Panczyk of Western Head, Sharon (Roy) Saulnier of Liverpool; 13 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter, Carol Ann Westhaver, and twin sister, Connie Ward. Visitation was Thursday, March 22 and a legion memorial service was held. A funeral service was held Friday, March 23, at Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool; Rev. Greg Denton officiated. Burial in Liverpool United Baptist Cemetery. Donations may be made to Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

Herbert Kitchener Manthorne — 93, of Liverpool, Queens County. It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of their dear father, loving grandfather and proud great-grandfather at Parkstone Enhanced Care, Halifax, NS, on Monday, March 19, 2007. Born Oct. 25, 1914 in Port Medway, Queens County, he was a son of the late Charles and Robina (Parke) Manthorne. Throughout his life his love and devotion to family, friends and Liverpool Baptist Church were clearly demonstrated. His love of skating and his skill at doing so, made him a popular figure on the ice over the years and much in demand as a skating partner. An avid Ham Radio operator early in life, he was known as “VEIABB” and his voice was well recognized over the airwaves until the loss of his eyesight in his 80’s. Fondly remembered by many who joined up with him for his annual trek along the shores of Lake Rossignol to harvest cranberries. Sharing this tradition with so many friends and family was a highlight of his life, his last trip at the age of 90. Demonstrating a passionate interest in his birthplace, his mind was a wealth of information to those seeking and documenting Port Medway history and genealogy. His collections and mementos were so precious to him, sharing them with so many others until the sudden loss of his sight, which changed his life so dramatically. Known to so many friends as “Herb”, he became so much a part of the Liverpool scene as he faithfully walked across town to join his many friends at McDonald’s for their daily coffee and friendship sessions. He truly loved the feelings of warmth that he felt from the McDonald’s employees and his wonderful caring friends. A special thank-you to all of you — you know who you are. His trusted companion, his harmonica, was always with him and he loved playing for so many people. Moving to Liverpool, as a young man he started working at Thompson Bros., Steel and Engines, Rossignol Sales and Service and then with Rossignol Sales (GM Dealership) until his retirement as Stock Room Manager in 1980. His active participation in Ground Search and Rescue presented him with many challenges over the years, enabling him to use his skills as a Ham Radio operator to assist others within the organization. He is survived by his daughter, Bette Ann (Jim) Wigglesworth of Halifax; son, David (Sheila) Manthorne of Dartmouth; grandchildren: Tara Lee (Hines), Todd (Wigglesworth), Shelley and Jill Manthorne; great-grandchildren: Kali, Rees (Hines), Justin and Logan (Wigglesworth); sister-in-law, Evelyn Manthorne; and many very special nieces and cousins. Our father was predeceased by our mother, Vida (Veinot) Manthorne, and by his brother, Charles Eric Manthorne. A memorial service will be held at a later date. A private family interment held in Greenwood Cemetery, Port Medway. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Liverpool United Baptist Church or the charity of choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

Morton Hazen Sponagle — 89, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, on Monday, March 19, 2007, with his family by his side. Born in Goldenville, Guysborough, County, he was a son of the late Augustus and Alberta (Nickerson) Sponagle. Morton worked in the gold mines of Goldenville during his early years and later in Lunenburg County. At the outbreak of WWII, he moved to Liverpool, where he worked for Thompson Bros. (later named STENPRO) as a steel worker. In the mid-1950s, Morton moved to Halifax to work at the shipyards and retired at the age of 62 with the position as Estimator, responsible for the steel work man hours required to construct ships and oil rigs. He enjoyed playing cards and was an avid reader, especially current events. He was interested in the progress of the Town of Liverpool and was proud of the accomplishments being made. He was a familiar figure at various construction sites throughout Liverpool and took great interest in each development project. He enjoyed many hours at the “clubhouse” with his very special friends. His whole life revolved around his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by daughters: Linda (David) Howard of Halifax, Deborah (Charles) Taylor of Liverpool, Kendra (Brian) Oickle of Liverpool; son, Ken (Janie) of Summerville Beach, Queens County; grandchildren: David and Kimberly-Anne Howard, Clay Taylor, Jesse and Mikayla Oickle, Wayne and Jeffrey Sponagle; five great-grandchildren; sisters: Ina of Halifax, Mabel (John) Walker of Truro, Irene MacDonald of Halifax, Olive Christianson of Halifax; brothers: Robert of Moncton, Harold (Eileen) of Halifax. He was predeceased by his first wife, Hazel (Cameron); his second wife, Aletha (Allen); sisters: Alberta Smith, Doris Hudson; brothers: Lester, Edwin, and half-brother, Byron. Funeral Service was held Saturday, March 24 from Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool; Rev. Arthur Nash officiated. Burial in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or to charity of choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

Donald Moland MacPherson - 83, Wolfville, passed away after an accident on Monday, March 19, 2007. He was a son of the late Archibald and Shirley (Moland) MacPherson. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Phyllis Elizabeth (Curry), who was seriously injured in the same accident. He is also survived by his four children, Jim (Gladys), Don (Jean Bushell), Linda (Bob Patrick) and Susan (Gord Haley), and by eight grandchildren who were the great pride of his retirement years, Blair and Jamie MacPherson, Meghann and Drew MacPherson, Jamesy and Rosalind Patrick, and Caitlin and Neil Haley. He is also survived by his twin brother and life-long best friend, Archibald (Madeline), Edmonton; and by many nieces and nephews. Born in Halifax on April 8, 1923, he was educated at Kings College Academy where he was a member of a provincial High School Championship baseball team in 1938. He was a graduate of Acadia University with a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, and Master of Arts degrees, and also played on varsity hockey and rugby teams. Successful, happy and fulfilled as a teacher, principal and supervisor in Yarmouth, Brookfield, New Germany, Centre (Lunenburg County), Bridgewater and Wolfville. He was devoted to the United Church and to youth sports programs in all of the communities where he lived. Donald served as a pilot in the RCAF in World War II and spent many years co-ordinating summer sports programs for the Air Cadet camps at Greenwood and Summerside. He was a great reader and student of history. In retirement, he loved fishing with his son Don, watching his grandchildren in all of their activities, the Acadia Axeman hockey team (a long time season ticket holder), and, most of all, walking, reading, and traveling with the love of his life, Phyllis. At his request, Don has been cremated. Due to Phyllis’ injuries, a Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date, to be announced. When they were young, Don often read poetry to his children. He always ended with Abou Ben Adhem, which he knew by heart. In that poem, the Angel of the Lord asks Abou how he wants to be remembered and Abou replies, “Write me as one who loves his fellow man.” The poem ends “The next night … Ben Adhem’s name led all the rest.” In the schools where he taught and the communities where he lived, Don exemplified Abou Ben Adhem’s philosophy. Donations in Don’s memory may be made to St. Andrew’s United Church, Wolfville. 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.

HEBB, Melvin Everett - 79, Bishopville, passed away peacefully Monday, March 19, 2007, at home. Born in Leminster, Hants Co., he was a son of the late Wilfred and Marjorie (Mahoney) Hebb. Melvin worked on the family farm for a period of time and was a woodsman for many years. He was a long-time member of Vaughans United Church. Melvin was a very devoted family man. He is survived by his loving wife, Karleen Hebb; stepchildren, Debbie Eldridge, Bishopville; Barry Eldridge, Calgary, Alta.; Nadine Eldridge, Toronto, Ont.; Peter (Tara) Eldridge, Grand Prairie, Alta.; Carol Ann Davidson, Welland, Ont.; Philip (Tracy) Eldridge, Calgary, Alta.; Janis (Darren) Blakie, Moose Jaw, Sask.; step-grandchildren, Ana Kay and Frank Eldridge, Robin and Barton Crilly, Trista and Jacob Eldridge, Michael Eldridge, Devin Davidson, Terryn Eldridge, Andrew and Ethan Blakie; sisters, Helen Hebb, Timmins, Ont.; Eleanor Redden, Martock; brothers, Gordon (Doris), Billtown, Kings Co.; Russell, Leminster; Lester (Nancy), Central North River, Truro; Laurie, Weston, Kings Co.; Francis (Jean), Aylesford, Kings Co. Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family received visitors 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 22. Funeral service was held 2 p.m. Friday, March 23, in St. James United Church, 17 Prince St., Hantsport, Rev. Glennis Smith officiated. Interment was held in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, with a reception following in the church hall. Donations in memory of Melvin may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 5826 South St., Suite 1, Halifax, NS B3H 1S6 or Victorian Order of Nurses Annapolis Valley Branch - Palliative Care Program, 46 Chipman Dr., R.R.1, Kentville, NS B4N 3V7. Private messages of condolence may be made in the "Guest Book" at: www.familycare.ca