April 15, 2007 to April 21, 2007, continued

Griffin, Michael Maurice “Mike” Cpl., 45, died April 17, 2007, after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. He did not die with cancer, he lived with cancer. Mike could see beyond the disease and continued to make his mark into the future. He remained focused on life not death until the end. Hopes and dreams once measured in years were shortened to moments, and those moments are our memories to carry into the future. Mike was predeceased by his loving father Gerald. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate Jill (Canam), who walked with him every step of the way. He is also survived by the woman who gave him life, and stood by him in death, his Mom Johanna (nee Wallace) Bennett (Arnold). Mike leaves behind his two children, Kate and Zack, his pride and joy. You were his world and now as you age and mature it is your father’s legacy that will shine in you. Mike is survived by sisters, Nancy (Charles) Muise, Lorraine (Darren) Pittman, Janice Griffin (Brian Bridgeo). After graduating from high school, Mike attended the Sault College of Engineering Technology. He worked in geological and environmental research across Northern Canada from 1982-1990, allowing him to enjoy his passion for canoeing, camping and working outdoors. Mike started his career with the RCMP in 1990 with his graduation from Depot. His postings took him to various places across the country including Whitehorse and Port Hawkesbury. He accepted a posting for residential policing in Mosher River where he met his wife Jill. In 1999 they moved to Truro where Mike joined the Drug section dedicating five years to making the streets a safer place. Mike was committed not only to the job but to the communities he served. He was not just a regimental number, people in the communities remember Mike, the man. His desire to make a difference in policing took Mike back to the Regina Depot as a Police Defensive Tactics Instructor – a job that became a passion. The RCMP taught Mike honor and commitment which he was able to give back fully when teaching Cadets using his knowledge, skills and sharing his experiences gaining him much deserved respect. His “When you’ve got nothing left, show me what you’ve got” slogan was, and will continue to be, an inspiration. Mike and Jill relocated back to Truro prior to his death. Martial arts played a special role in Mike’s life. Tae Kwon Do and Aikido gave him strength, both physical and mental. His training and skills were shared with many young people inspiring them to become all that they can. Mike and Jill shared many interests but their love of animals was their forte. They always chose the most needing animal and turned them into one of the family. When cancer steals lives it cannot steal spirits. Mike’s death and dying has shown us the true meaning of courage, love and devotion. His spirit was always positive, full of life and laughter, an inspiration for us all. While all of us who knew Mike can’t imagine the world without him in it, we know the world is a better place because he was in it. “Shared grief is half the sorrow but happiness when shared is doubled”. Author unknown. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of 3 North and ICU at the Colchester Regional Hospital, and to Dr. Henderson and Ann McKim of the Palliative Care Program for all their care and support. Special thanks to family and friends who helped during this difficult time. Donations may be made to the SPCA/Humane Society or Cancer Research. A funeral mass celebrating Mike’s life will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow the service in Campbell Hall. Remains are resting at Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 with parish prayers at 8:00 p.m. On line condolences may be sent to our website at www.colchestercommunity.com

Clyde Malcolm Fisher — 82, of Queens Manor, Liverpool, formerly of South West Port Mouton, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at Queens Manor, Liverpool. Born in South West Port Mouton, he was the son of the late Cecil and Kathryn (Fisher) Burgess. Clyde was a fisherman until his retirement in 1994. He was a Merchant Mariner in World War II, and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Mersey Branch #38, Liverpool. Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 21 both from Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool; Rev. Mark Holden officiated. Interment in South West Port Mouton Community Cemetery. Donations may be made to Queens Manor or Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

Spence, Brian Manue l- 63, Ellershouse, Hants Co., passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 18, 2007, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Windsor, he was a son of the late Gerald and Aileen (Smith) Spence. Brian is survived by daughter, Paula Spence, Windsor; son, Ray Spence, Hantsport; grandson, Devin Hashem, Windsor; sisters, Beulah (Roley) Phillips, Gypsum Mines; Norma Tracey, Hantsport; Verna Fletcher, Hantsport; Eleanor Caldwell, Hantsport; and Marion McKenzie, B.C.; brother, Graham (Sally) Cochrane. He was predeceased by son, Mitchell Spence; and sister, Margaret Cochrane. Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). There will be no visitation or funeral service by request. A private family interment service will be held at a later date in Ste. Croix Cemetery, St. Croix. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Brian may made to Canadian Cancer Society, 5826 South St., Suite 1, Halifax, N.S., B3H 1S6. Private messages of condolence may be made in the “Guest Book” at: www.familycare.ca

HALL, Audrey Annie - 85, of Yarmouth, passed away April 19, 2007 in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born on August 24, 1921 in Moncton, NB, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Ida Killiam. She is survived by daughter Cheryl (Louis Soontiens) MacAvoy, Yarmouth; and sister Eve Brown, Toronto, ON. She was predeceased by her brother Arthur. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Burial will take place in Fairhaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Moncton at a later date. Donations in memory of Audrey may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guestbook online at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

smith, Bernice Ivy - 93, of the Villa St. Joseph du Lac formerly of 3 Doane St., Yarmouth, passed away April 19, 2007 at the Villa. Born on February 1, 1914 in Yarmouth, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Maggie Thompson. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She worked at Tidal View Manor and the Villa St. Joseph du Lac for several years. She was an avid cat lover. Bernice is survived by daughter Ruthann Deveau, Yarmouth; sons, Victor, Short Beach; Todd, Hebron; sister Mary Gill, Yarmouth; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Edward; daughter Marilyn; son George; and several sisters and brothers. Visitation was held Friday, April 20 from 7-9 p.m., funeral service took place Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m., Rev. Robert Baker officiated, both held in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Burial took place in Chebogue Cemetery. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guestbook online at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

Dale Arnold Forsythe – 68, of Forsythe Road, White Rock, Kings County, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2007 at home, with his family by his side. Born on October 8, 1938 in Wolfville, Kings County, he was a son of the late Merlin and Verna (Schofield) Forsythe. Dale spent his life living in the community where he was born. He would never refuse a request to assist when help was needed, whether it was on behalf of his family or the community. He valued his family, as they did him, and did all that he could to make sure things ran smoothly, whether it be a broken down vehicle or a faulty water/heating system. Whatever the expertise needed, he had the ability to determine how to fix it and was relentless to the end to make sure things were working as they were designed. Since his retirement from trucking, he assisted his wife, Alberta with child care services of his two little buddies, Brandon and Tristan who he enjoyed taking for little drives on his four-wheeler, among other activities. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, the former Alberta Anderson; two daughters, Sharon Forsythe, New Minas and Shelly (Frank) Hill, White Rock; his “special” grandson, Brandon Hill; sisters, Margo (Mike) Gallant, White Rock; Cindy (Eddie) Forsythe, New Minas; brother, Kenneth (Beth), New Minas. In addition, he is survived by his mother-in-law, Grace (Byron) Morine, Avonport; sisters-in-law, Regina (Jack) Lockhart, Avonport; Beverly Eastman, Keswick, Ontario; Frances (Alf) Gentile, Woodlawn, Ontario; Pat (David) Grainger, Concord, Massachusetts; Jean Allen, Falmouth; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a younger brother, Bryce. There will be no visitation by family request. The funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Mark Shaw officiating. Burial took place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Valley Regional Hospital – Carey Me, the Annapolis Valley Victorian Order of Nurses, or the charity of your choice. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

WOODMAN, Frances Ellen - 67, Windsor, Hants Co., passed away peacefully Friday, April 20, 2007, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Windsor, she was the daughter of the late Edward Roy Robinson, Chester and Helen Mary (Beckwith) Robinson, Hantsport and Windsor. She was a graduate of Horton Academy of Acadia University and Windsor School of Business. She retired from Human Resources Development Canada in 1996 as Chief, Administrative Services and worked for CKF Inc., Minas Basin Pulp and Power Co. Ltd., and Scotia Recycling Limited on a temporary basis until the Spring of 2003. She was Past President of the Windsor Fire Department Auxiliary, Chairperson of The Avon Figure Skating Club, former member of the Windsor Curling Club, Windsor Golf Club and the Avon Valley Golf and Country Club. She was a member of Windsor United Baptist Church, where she was ordained as a Deacon, served as Church Clerk for a number of years, taught Sunday school, member of the choir and served on various committees. She was an active member of the Merry Marthas Auxiliary. Frances is survived by her husband, Cyril; daughter, Tamara Jane; sons, Dean (Debbie), James, Scott (Elizabeth); grandsons, Nicklas Woodman and Thomas Healy. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family received visitors 7-9 p.m. Saturday, April 21. A service to celebrate the life of Frances E. Woodman was held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, in Windsor United Baptist Church, 411 King St., Windsor, Rev. Jeffrey White and Rev. Dr. John Bartol officiated. Private family interment was held in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor, with a reception being held in the church hall. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Frances may be made to Nova Scotia Lung Association, 17 Alma Cres., Halifax, NS B3N 3E6; Windsor United Baptist Church, 411 King St., Windsor, NS B0N 2T0 or a charity of one‚s choice. Private messages of condolence may be made in the "Guest Book" at: www.familycare.ca

MUISE, Harriet Evelyn "Hattie" - 96, formerly of 403 Pleasant St., Yarmouth, passed away peacefully in Yarmouth Regional Hospital on Friday, April 20, 2007. Prior to being admitted to hospital, she had been a resident for a brief period at Gentle Care Senior's Boarding Home. Born in Yarmouth, she was a daughter of the late Gordon and Annie (Muise) Hurlbert. She was predeceased by her husband, George, and was the last remaining member of her immediate family, being predeceased by her sisters, Ruth Hessie, Vera Baker, Melvina LeBlanc and Marjorie Adams, and brothers, Paul Hurlbert and Raymond Hurlbert. Hattie served in the Canadian Army during the latter part of the Second World War. Having a taste of the big city, Toronto, she would often reminisce about her years there. It was this occasion that instilled her desire to be independent and she tried desperately to have some control of her life until her passing. She loved her little home on Pleasant Street with its many flower gardens and roses, but her greatest passion was to care for animals, especially stray cats. Hattie will be sadly missed by her cousin, many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Special thanks to Dr. Julie Chandler who was caring and so reassuring to family members during Hattie's extended stay in hospital. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth with visitation for Hattie on Sunday, April 22, from 7-9 p.m., prayers with Father John MacPherson at 8 p.m. Funeral mass was be held in St. Ambrose Cathedral on Monday, April 23, at 10 a.m. with interment in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery. A reception followed in St. Ambrose Cathedral. Family flowers only. Donations for Hattie may be made to the SPCA Yarmouth or an SPCA in your area. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

CROWELL, Vernon Thelbert "Junior" - 1935-2007, passed away peacefully April 20, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born and raised in Yarmouth. He was a former employee of F.C. Robbins Dominion Textiles (Cotton Mill), MV Bluenose, and in later years was self employed as an electrician. He was predeceased by his father, Vernon Sr. and mother, Mary Katie (Fortune) Crowell; brother, Everett; grandson, Daniel Troy Fiander in infancy. He is survived by wife, Geraldine (Hurlburt); his children, Heather (Walter) Titus, Yarmouth; Cathy (David) Pemberton, Windsor; Vernon (Kathy Eichorn), Mount Uniacke; Scott (Sherry Muise), Sandford; Darren (Carla Webber), Darlings Lake; April (Brian) Emin, Yarmouth; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers, Tedford and Paul, both of Wellington; and sisters, Marilyn, South Ohio; Helen, Wellington; and Freda, Port Maitland. Visitation was Monday, April 23 from 7-9 p.m., with funeral service Tuesday, April 24 at 2 p.m., Pastor Ashton Spinney officiated, both will be held in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Burial took place in Darlings Lake Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Living Waters Christian Fellowship. Many thanks to the staff at the VG Site, QEII, and the Halifax Infirmary, QEII, as well as Dr. Tom Muise and nursing staff at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

“Jean” Eleanor Vernadean Turner — 87, of Milton, Queens County, passed away Friday, April 20, 2007, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born Sept. 17, 1919 in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Violet (Boyd) Lundrigan. She was active in the community, and served as a Girl Guide leader and later Commissioner for Queens and Shelburne counties, President of the Milton Home and School Association, was an active member of the Queens and Provincial Conservative Party Association. She was elected the first Worthy Matron of Arbutus Chapter #30, OES and also held offices of Grand Marshall, Grand Representative and District Deputy Grand Matron in the Grand Chapter of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, and a Life and Charter Member of Arbutus Chapter # 30. She was the owner and operator for 15 years of “Blue Jeans” Snack Bar in Milton. She was an avid bridge player for many years, a member of the Bridgewater Duplicate Bridge Club and later the Seaside Bridge Club, Liverpool Duplicate Bridge Club and IODE Bridge Club. She is survived by daughter, Coralee Turner (Robert) of Beach Meadows; son, Michael (Christine) of Milton; granddaughter, Mikaela; sisters: Ruth Snow of Dartmouth, Gail (Frank) Jack of Liverpool, Tina Reynolds of Dartmouth; brother, Jordan Lundrigan of Liverpool. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, George William Turner; sisters: Elizabeth, Vera, Marguerite, Patsy, Clarissa; brothers: Roger, Ralph, Michael, Leslie, Cleo and Joseph. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Visitation and an Order Of Eastern Star Service were held Friday, April 27 from Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Memorial service was held Saturday, April 28, from Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool; Rev. Arthur Nash officiated. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Trinity Anglican Church or to charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com.