Irving Theodore Parnell — 92, of Liverpool, formerly of Mill Village, Queens County, passed away Monday, March 26, 2007, in the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, Queens County. Born in North West Bay, he was a son of the late Walter and Pheobe (Gates) Parnell. Irving worked for the Bowater Mersey Paper Company as a pipe fitter for 29 years, retiring in 1979. He was a former trustee for Bethany United Church in Mill Village. He enjoyed salmon fishing, hunting and raising Christmas trees. He is survived by daughters, Charlotte (Robert) Rhodenizer of Timberlea, Darlene (Wayne) Trimm of Mill Village; sons, Charles (Emily) of Prince George, BC, Blaine of MacKenzie, BC; grandchildren: Shelley, Marlene, Darlene, Darren, Glen, David, Carla, Megan, Amber; great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Justin, Kianna, Curtis, Jessica, Christina; sisters, Blanche Veinot of Sandy Cove, Abby Waters of Milton, Massachusetts; brothers, Clyde of Yarmouth, Lawrence of Liverpool. He is predeceased by his wife, Alice; brothers: Edgar, Wells, Robert, Cecil. Graveside service was held Saturday, March 31, from the Mill Village Community Cemetery; Rev. Linda Reid officiated. Donations may be made to the Queens Manor or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com.

Geneva Darling Frail — 68, of Westfield, Queens County, passed away Monday, March 26, 2007 at home, with her family by her side. Born in Westfield, she was a daughter of the late Nancy Robichaud. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Geneva was well known for her cooking and baking, and loved to share with family and friends. She enjoyed playing yahtzee, bingo, music, and loved to sing. She was a member of the Westfield United Baptist Church. She is survived by daughters: Laverne (Neal) Mansfield of Westfield, Doreen (Robert) Mansfield of Harmony, Brenda Mansfield (Roger Grezaud) of Westfield; sons: Merle “Royce” (Colleen Wiseman) of Moose Jaw, Sask., Eric (Valerie) of Westfield, Stewart (Pauline) of Pleasant River, Burton (Trina) of Regina, Sask., William (Jean) of Moose Jaw, Sask.; 22 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Sylvia McLennan of Mississauga, Ont.; brother, Hanson Mansfield of Westfield. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard; daughter, Lillian; son, Darren; great-grandson, Mason Frail. Funeral service was held Thursday, March 29, from the Westfield United Baptist Church; Rev. Marilyn Rose officiated. Burial in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Westfield. Donations may be made to the Westfield United Baptist Church, or to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com.

William Ronald “Bill” Tarr — 87, died peacefully Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at the Queens Manor, Liverpool. Born in Western Head, Queens County, he was a son of the late Wm. Herbert and Annie E. (Frelick) Tarr. He is survived by daughters: Anna Greek, Thelma (Robert) Young, both of Mersey Point, Betty (John) Tarr of Brampton, Ont.; sons, Donald (Margaret) of Springfield, David (Patty) of Blackfalds, Alta., Charles (Patsy), Edward (Deborah), both of Western Head, Queens County; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Nellie Carter, Evelyn Naugler, both of Whitby, Ont.; brother, Lawrence (Marion) of Western Head. Special close buddies, Susan Veinot and Ethan Whynot — they always brightened Willie’s day while he resided with Anna in Mersey Point prior to him having to return to a long-term care facility. He was predeceased by his wife, the former F. Kathleen Dolliver; daughter, Marjorie (McKinnon, Small); granddaughter Marianne (Greek) Blackwell; a great-granddaughter in infancy; son-in-law, Donald Greek; sisters: Thelma Ross, Ethel Hartlen, Alice Hartlen, Dorothy Myra, Gladys in infancy; brothers: Arthur, Morris, Bruce. Funeral service was held Saturday, March 31, at Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool; Rev. Arthur Nash and Postulant Judy Cross officiated. Burial in Zion United Cemetery, Payzant Street, Liverpool. Donations may be made to the Queens Manor, Canadian Diabetes Association, or charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com.

SHERMAN, Brian Frederick – 61, of Inglisville, NS, passed away Wednesday, March 28 2007 at home. Born in Halifax, NS he was a son of the late Frederick and Doris (Armstrong) Sherman. Brian was a retired long haul truck driver. He later worked in the forest industry as a skidder operator and then was employed by the Municipality of Annapolis at the former Crisp Road Incinerator. He was a hobby farmer who loved his horses and enjoyed showing them at the Annapolis Valley Exhibition, Lawrencetown. He was also an avid hunter. He is survived by his daughter Nicole Sherman (Keith Conrad), Lawrencetown; sons, Jeff (Kim) Sherman, Vancouver, BC; Joey (Sancha) Sherman, British Columbia; cousins, Kenneth (Bernice) MacLean, Margaretsville; Sherman (Barb) MacLean, Nictaux; Aunt Dorothy Blenkhorn, Kentville; special aunt, Mildred Dunn, Halifax; grandchildren, Atira, Shyanne, Michael, Melissa and Travis. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Gloria Ruggles. Visitation was held Friday, March 30, 2007 and funeral service was held Saturday, March 31, 2007 both in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448, Pastor Lester Simpson officiated. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to: condolences@middletonfuneralhome.com

LOCKE, Willetta Laurine ”Billy” Locke, 91 of Shelburne, formerly of Jordan Bay, passed away in Roseway Hospital on Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Born in Woods Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Shand) Goreham. Billy, as she was known, was a member of the Legion Branch #63, Auxiliary. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She was an avid bingo player, enjoyed knitting and spending time with her family and friends. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed travelling, especially to be with her family, and did so up until her 90th year. Billy was employed for many years at the Nova Scotia School for Boys as a nurses aid. She lived in Jordan Bay for many years before moving to Shelburne. She is survived by sons, Sherman (Yvonne), Brockville, Ontario; Stanley (Tanya), Jacksonville, Fla; daughters, Dorothy (William), Harrisonburg, Va; Debbie (Roger) Sable River; brother, Rod Goreham, Lunenburg; sister, Eleanor Stanley, Bridgewater; 11 grandchildren and twelve great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband, Cecil; son, Ernie; son in-law, Woody as well as 13 brothers and sisters. Funeral service was Sunday, April 1, in H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home with Rev. Troy Dennis officiating. Interment was in Jordan Bay cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Roseway Hospital Charitable Foundation Fund.

MOODY, Nancy Eleanor, 66, of Sable River, passed away in Q.E.II Hospital, Halifax on Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Mildred (Conrad) Langille. Nancy lived with her grandmother, Sophie Mae Conrad, following the death of her mother and prior to her marriage to Emery Moody. She was an active volunteer in her community and was always there for her friends. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was a caregiver for many children in the community who affectionately called her “Nannie”. Nancy was a member of the Sable River United Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Emery; sons, Leonard (Susan, deceased), West Middle Sable; Daniel (Donna), Lockeport; daughters, Patricia, Lockeport; Wendy (Ronald) Roache, Drayton Valley, Alta; grandchildren, Jennifer Moody, Cornerbrook, Nfld; Myles Moody, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta; Tyson Weagle, Lockeport. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Sunday, April 1, 2007 in H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Lockeport with Rev. Dr. John Hammond officiating. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Sable River United Baptist Church.

Ervin Alvin Redden - age 73, of Dill Road, Hants County, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 29, 2007, in the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on April 30, 1933, in Martock, Hants County, he was the son of the late Havelock and Ethel (Woodman) Redden. He was a member of Royal Canadian Air Force & the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 009, for a number of years. After leaving the military, Ervin pursued a career in construction work and residential building. He was employed with Swinamer & Eldridge, B.D. Stevens, Stevens & Fiske, Clayton Developments, Maritime Drywall and also Park Construction. Following that, he ran his own business, E.A. Redden Woodworking, for a number of years. Ervin enjoyed life to the fullest including all sports, fishing, gardening and especially his Montreal Canadiens. In the summertime you would see him on his tractor everyday. Ervin was a loving family member to all his children, grandchildren and his devoted wife of 53 years, Irene. Ervin is survived by his wife, the former Irene (Culleton); daughter, Patti (Peter) Seaward, Dartmouth; his sons, Gregory (Linda) Redden, Windsor; Darby (Glenda) Redden, Windsor; six grandchildren: Ryan and Gillian Seaward; Laura and Jamie Redden; Sarah and Evan Redden; his adopted sister, Sylvia (Ken) Pemberton, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sons, Dennis and Steven Redden; his brothers, George and Clarence Redden. There was no visitation or funeral service by family request. A private family committal service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, at the Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. The Rev. Bill Gibson officiated. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ervin were requested to be made to Halifax Dance, 1505 Barrington Street, Suite G6, Halifax B3J 3K5 or the charity of your choice. To sign the book of condolence, click on "Obituaries", at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com

Langford, Roland Harold – 56, Digby, died March 29 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Funeral was held in Jayne’s Funeral Home, Weymouth North. Burial in St. Matthew’s Anglican Cemetery, Weymouth Falls.

William “Bill” Victor. - The family of Bill Harvey, Three Mile Plains, Hants County announce with deep sadness that Bill went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 29, 2007, following a lengthy illness. Born in Sweets Corner, Hants County, he was a son of the late Gerald and Jessie Louise (Dykens) Harvey. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, the former Margaret Elaine Pineo; sons, Reid (Lynn), Scott’s Bay; Robert (Angie), St. Croix; William Jr., Edmonton, AB; Jamie (Nadine), Ardoise; daughters, Jean Lake (Kenny), Avondale; Anne Parks (LaVerne), Three Mile Plains; sisters, Leola Cochrane, Falmouth; Mable (Gordon) Lowthers, Hantsport; brother, Roley (Phyllis) Harvey, Milford; grandchildren, Melanie, Stephanie, Kenny, Jeanelle, Yolan, Carrie, Lee, Jill, Kate, Aaron, Dillon, Emma and Ethan; great-grandchildren, Jessalyn, Jada, Bradley, Riley, Kalie, Jared and Jace; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Vera Phillips and Helen Boyd; brothers, Herman, Raymond, Herbert and Norman Harvey. Cremation has taken place under the care of Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home 194 King Street, Windsor. No visitation at his request. A private family memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, April 2nd, 2007, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Garnet Parker officiated. Interment will be held at a later date in Ste. Croix Cemetery, St. Croix. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory, were requested to be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association or Service of Community Pallative Care of West Hants, c/o Bev Lyttle, Hants Community Hospital. To sign the Book of Condolence, click on Obituaries, at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com In Remembrance Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glint of snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle morning rain. And when you wake in the morning’s hush, I am the sweet, uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.

SMITH, Nancy Vivian - 60, Yarmouth, passed away March 30, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born on January 1, 1947, in Yarmouth, she was a daughter of Edna (Quinn) Smith and the late Ralph Smith. Nancy enjoyed playing computer games and chatting on-line. She also loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her common-law husband, Gerald Hubbard, Yarmouth; daughter, Nicole Hubbard, Saulnierville; sons, Darren Woods, Dartmouth; Greg (Crystal) Comeau, Yarmouth; Justin Hubbard, Truro; grandchildren, Josh, Kelsie, Abbie, and Lucas. Visitation was held Tuesday, April 3 from 7-9 p.m., with prayers at 8 p.m., and a funeral service was held Wednesday, April 4 at 2 p.m., Rev. A.D. Bill Newell officiated, both in Sweeny's Funeral Home Chapel, Yarmouth. Donations in memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net