April 1, 2007 to April 7, 2007, continued

John Cameron Whiston - 86, New Minas, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2007, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Manuta, Hants Co., he was the son of the late Azel and Ruby Belle (Fisher) Whiston. A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, John worked as a laborer after serving overseas from 1939-1944 with the Princess Patricia Canadian Light infantry as well as the 8th Reconnaissance. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Albert, Walter, Wilbert and Samuel; sister, Maybelle (Mrs. Warren Maxwell), Middle Sackville; two infant sisters. Surviving are his loving wife and friend of 65 years, Ena Theresa (Pring) Whiston, New Minas; son, Daniel (Robin), Aylesford; grandchildren, Robert, Kathleen "Katy" and Kyle, as well as several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held April 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a memorial service was held Wednesday, April 11, at 2 p.m., both in Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, 1212 Parkway Dr., Port Williams. Rev. Ellen Hunt officiated. Interment will be held at a later date. Family flowers only by request. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, P.O. Box 239, Port Williams, NS B0P 1T0. Cards of sympathy may be sent to the family at this address or on-line at: serenityfuneral @ns.sympatico.ca. Special thanks to Sandra and Cecil Keddy, Barbara and Boyd Webber, Loretta Decker and Chris for your compassion and caring way over the years, your kindness will always be fondly and lovingly remembered.

MURPHY, Robert Paul - 54, Yarmouth, peacefully entered into eternity on April 7th, 2007 (Holy Saturday) at home surrounded by family and friends. Born September 13th,1952, Robert was the son of the late Clarence Murphy and is survived by his wife Deborah, his three daughters Jenna, Jillian and Whitney, his mother Elizabeth (Kneebone), his brothers Clarence “Speedy” (Linda) Stratford P.E.I.; Brendon, Charlottetown P.E.I.; sister Beverlee (Niels) Montreal PQ; Wayne (Elaine) Stratford P.E.I; Brian (Marthe) Edmonton, AB; and David (Gaelyne), Charlottetown, P.E.I.. A retired RCMP officer and federal government (Public Works Canada) employee, Robert was renowned for being renowned. A member of the Yarmouth Curling Club and the Pubnico Golf Club, Fourth Degree Knight and Red Cross volunteer, Robert made friends wherever he went. After his wife and his girls, Robert’s pride and joy was his cottage on Island Pond which he designed and built with his own hands over the past 5 years of his walk with cancer. A lover of nature (especially of the ocean and sunsets) and camping with his family, Robert took pleasure in the simple moments and taught everyone he knew to appreciate a job well done. Robert excelled in many sports beginning early in his youth with hockey (junior and senior league) and baseball, and continuing on throughout his life with golf and curling. Everyone who knows Robert will attest to the power of that deep laugh that followed him wherever he went and whenever he would playfully tease those he loved. Robert poured his whole heart into fundraising with the Knights of Columbus, the Canadian cancer society, and especially with the youth of the Church who know him as the infamous ‘Chef Bob’ at Catholic Summer camp and champion fundraiser for World Youth Day pilgrimages. We will especially remember Robert with each plane we see take off and fondly recall how he would pull to the side of the road to watch them overhead. Robert was a man of great faith, and he taught all of those around him how to better serve Our Lord. Never a complainer, Robert graciously met each day with a smile and left this world with one on his face. Visiting hours were held on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 with prayers at 8pm at H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth. The funeral was held at St. Ambrose Cathedral on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 10 am with a reception following downstairs in the Jubilee Room. Memorial donations may be made to Yarmouth Catholic Churches, particularly to Youth Ministry. On-line condolences may be send to: huskilson@ns.sympatico.ca

Deborrah “Debbie” Jaggernathsingh — 45, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at a hospice in Salisbury, England. She was born on March 7, 1962 in Tacarigua (Cane Farm) Trinidad, West Indies. She was the daughter of the late Bill Jaggernathsingh. Surviving are her mother, Cordelia; her brother, Randy; and her daughter, Isobel. She also had many Uncles, Aunts and cousins in Trinidad. She was an avid reader, amateur playwright, and was passionate about the arts. She was a 1979 graduate of Liverpool Regional High School. She also obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from Acadia University, and a Master of Arts Degree from Carleton University. She was enrolled in a Masters of Journalism programme at Bournemouth University in England. Debbie had lots of friends and will be dearly missed. She cared very much for her daughter, who will miss her very much. She was outgoing, independent, and adventurous. She enjoyed traveling and extensively explored Europe and Asia. Her funeral took place on Thursday, April 12 at St. Paul’s Church, where she was an active member of the congregation, in Salisbury. She was cremated, and a memorial/burial service will take place in Tacarigua at a later date.

Comeau, J. Henri – 71, d’Entremont Road, Digby Co., died, April 3 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Funeral was held in Stella Maris Church, Meteghan. Interment in the parish cemetery.

Thibault, Alda Gladys – 87, Tideview Terrace, formerly of Ashmore, Digby Co, died April 4. Funeral was held in Jayne’s Funeral Home, Weymouth North. Interment in Riverside Baptist Cemetery, Weymouth.

Bragg, Susan E. - 108, passed away on April 5, 2007, in Digby General Hospital. Sue was born in Wirrall, Queens Co., N.B., on July 2, 1898. Her parents were Jennie and Jonathan "Henry" Washburn. She worked locally around the Saint John area until the age of 23. She then moved to Natick, Mass., where she was employed at a girls' school for a few years. She married Milton Bragg Aug. 10, 1929, and the next year moved to North Range, Digby Co. Sue and Milton were married for 57 years until his passing in February of 1986. Sue was an active member of her community and North Range Baptist Church for many years where she was a Sunday school teacher, superintendent and member of the choir. One of Sue's great passions was writing poetry which was a wonderful blessing to many of her relatives and friends. She worked in the North Range post office and also was correspondent for The Digby Courier for 32 years. She and Milton took care of foster children for many years. Very special to her was Ronald Blanchard (recently deceased), and his family, especially Lisa McCullough (Ronald's daughter). Milton Hudson was also a foster child. Sue had spent the last few years of her life in the Stones' Private Rest Home, Weaver Settlement. Special thanks to Celena and Larry Stone for their tender loving care to Sue in her last days. She is survived by nephews, Owen Washburn, Fredericton, N.B., and David Washburn, Wirrall, N.B.; nieces, Dianne Sloat, Cornwall, and Barbara Dryden, Grand Bay, N.B. She was predeceased by half-brother, Hibbert Washburn; nephew, Larry Washburn, and niece, Audrey Magee. The funeral was held in Jayne's Funeral Chapel, 7 Birch St., Digby, Pastor Frank Innis and Pastor Ivan Bain officiating. Interment in North Range Cemetery. Donations in her memory can be made to a charity of choice.

Sandra Jean Graham - 38, Lockhartville Road, Hants Border, formerly of Cogmagun left our world after a courageous battle with cancer on April 7, 2007. Born in Windsor, Sandra was the youngest daughter of Zeta and Leslie Sanford, Cogmagun; and Ivan Graham, Alberta. Sandra worked with Keys Fibre Co, Hantsport, prior to this she worked for many years at the Home Hardware in Wolfville. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed crossword puzzles. She loved horses and was a dedicated basketball mother who was very proud of her son. Sandra is survived by her son Daniel and partner Mike McNeil. She will be sadly missed by all including sisters, Gayle (Geoff); Marilyn (Chris); Theresa (Irving); Barb; Wendy; brothers, Paul (Bonnie); Dan (Wendy); Bruce (Beth); John (Johann); many nieces and nephews especially Adrienne, Jeremy, Taylor and Colin; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by brother-in-law Ronnie Beck. A service of celebration of life and reception was held Tuesday, April 10, at 2 p.m. in Brooklyn Fire Department, Brooklyn Hants County. Rev. Bob Johnson officiated. Family flowers only please. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Daniel Graham Trust Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society. 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

GEORGE RICHARD FORSYTH (DICK) FILLITER, M.B.E. – Passed away peacefully at Camp Hill Hospital, Halifax on April 7th, 2007. Dick was born September 10th, 1912, the eldest son of George and Julia Blanche (Hall) Filliter. He was predeceased by his parents and brothers John and David and is survived by his wife Helen (Baldwin), sons John (Clevie Wall), Bruce (Yvonne Raczkowski) and Jim (Paula MacDonald), grandchildren Jillian (Anthony Bell), Jennifer, Daniel, Carolyn and Christopher, and his brother Brian (Barbara). Dick attended public schools in Woodstock, N.B. and Charlottetown, P.E.I. He was involved in the Boy Scout movement from an early age, became a King Scout, represented P.E.I. at the 1929 World Jamboree, and served as a Cubmaster and Boy Scout Leader for over 25 years. After completing high school, he joined the Bank of Montreal and took courses through Queen’s University to become a Fellow of the Canadian Banker’s Association. In April 1940 Dick enlisted with the Prince Edward Island Highlanders; he served on coastal defence duty in the Halifax area, trained at infantry headquarters in England, served in the liberation of Holland, was promoted to the rank of major, mentioned in despatches and awarded an M.B.E. Except for his service with the Canadian Army from 1940 to 1945, Dick was employed all his working life by the Bank of Montreal; he was manager of the last two branches where he worked, at Yarmouth, N.S. and 226 Union Street, Saint John, N.B. Following his retirement in 1974, he did some auditing for the bank and also served as Director of Anglicans in Mission for the Diocese of Fredericton from 1981 to 1987. Dick served as a Vestryman and Warden of St. Paul’s Church in Rothesay, N.B., was made an Honorary Life Member of the Canadian Cancer Society and a Life Member of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. He was a regular blood donor and a Dominion Marksman. Dick was an avid sportsman, winning a Gorsebrook Golf Club Tournament, skipping an 8-end while curling in Yarmouth, and winning a Maritime Badminton Championship in men’s doubles with Stan Goodwin in 1936 and a senior men’s doubles title with Phil Ritcey in 1971. He organized badminton and tennis clubs, enjoyed competing at cards (especially duplicate bridge), and took a keen interest in photography and wildflowers. While in Yarmouth, Dick belonged to the Rotary Club, the Yarmouth Public Library Board of Directors and the Yarmouth Historical Society, organized the Wolf Cubs at Holy Trinity Church, and ran the Yarmouth Badminton Club. A Memorial Service for Dick was held at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Dartmouth on April 11th. Instead of flowers, donations to any charity in memory of Dick would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to Dick’s family at 56 Lorne Avenue, Dartmouth, N. S. B2Y 3E7.

Hollett, Earnest Jr. – 63, Falmouth, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2007, in Hants Community Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Halifax on November 4, 1943, he was a son of the late Ernest Hollett Sr. and Jessie Lucy (Kearley) Hollett. Ernie enlisted in the Canadian Navy when he was just 17 and retired after 34 years of service. He was very proud when he received the Order of Military Merit in 1986 from the Governor General of Canada. Ernie was a life member of the Lions Club, Windsor, member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9, Windsor and founding member of the West Hants Children Wish Foundation. He was very active in minor hockey especially watching his grandchildren. He was an avid golfer and a lifelong Boston Bruins fan. Ernie will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marlene (Porter); daughter, Wendy (Quinn) Rick, Union Corner and son, Cary (Shelley), Belmont, Hants Co.; grandchildren, Chad Hollett, Brody and Carlee Rick and Maddison Hollett; brothers, Ronald (Betty), Trenton; and David, Lockeport. He was predeceased by brothers, John, Charles and Peter in infancy. Cremation has taken place with visitation tonight from 7-9 p.m. in the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, Fort Edward Mall parking lot, Windsor. Memorial service will be held Friday, April 6, at 2 p.m. in the United Baptist Church, Town Road, Falmouth, Rev. Wayne Merrill officiating with private family burial in Center Falmouth Cemetery, Falmouth. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Ernie can be made to the West Hants Children‚s Wish Foundation, 1839 Belmont Rd., Newport, Hants Co., NS BON 2AO or a charity of choice. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the Nurses and staff at Hants Community Hospital for their dedicated and excellent care to Ernie. Arrangements entrusted to the compassionate care of J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Hwy 215, Summerville, Hants Co. NS BON 2KO (1-902-633-2431) or e-mail condolences at: allenfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca

Comeau, Lawrence Joseph –88, died April 7 in QE11, Halifax. Born in St. Alphonse, Digby County. Memorial service was in St. Alphonse Catholic Church, Digby Co. Burial in St. Alphonse Church Cemetery.