November 25, 2007 to December 1, 2007 continued

Ralph James Evans – 84, of Kentville, died Wednesday, November 28th, 2007. Ralph was born in Brownville Jct, Maine, July 14, 1923, only son of George Wallace and Doris Elaine (Barney) Evans. Ralph’s father’s work with the Canadian Pacific Railway took the family from Maine to Montreal, Saint John, Toronto and Kentville. Ralph graduated from Kings County Academy in Kentville and from Husson Business College, Bangor, Maine. Ralph’s working career, like that of his father and both grandfathers, was with the Canadian Pacific Railway. He started working in Kentville and then moved to Maine, Woodstock, NB and finally back to Kentville in 1964. Ralph was a Past Master of the Pleasant River Masonic Lodge, Brownville, Maine where he was a loyal member for 54 years. Ralph always enjoyed sports, both as a participant and as a fan. He played hockey in his younger years and cheered for the Boston Red Sox all his life. The most important things to him, however, were his wife and family. He is survived by his best friend since 1942 and his wife since 1948, Lorna (Woodman) Evans, and his two daughters, Valerie (Alain) Chamagne, Halifax and Jacquelyn (Stanford) Ewing, Philadelphia, of whom he was terribly proud. Also surviving are his beloved grandchildren, Julie Aline and Thomas Charles Chamagne and Joshua, Jeremy and Jocelyn Evans Ewing; his sister Marilyn (Robert) Winchell, Bangor, Maine and their children, Bonnie Haghkerdar, Roberta Winchell and Wallace Winchell and his sister-in-law, Rose Malpass, Kentville. Cremation has taken place. Visitation and reception was held at White Family Funeral Home, Sunday evening, Dec. 2nd from 7-9. A private family graveside service will be held in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County at a later date. Remembrances may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses 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.

GAVEL, Herman Loran Jr. - Passed away November 28, 2007 at home following a yearlong battle with bone cancer, surrounded by his loving wife of 20 years, family, and a special nurse. He was born in Sanford, Me., on July 22, 1950, a son of Herman Gavel Sr. and Dorothy Manley Heath Gavel. He is survived by his devoted wife, Sandra B. Gavel and her children Bonnie and Jason Young; stepgrandchildren, Jessica and Jenessa; his children, Traci (Terry) Porter in Alaska, Phillip and Clifford Gavel in Arkansas, and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Lucy Gavel Nichols; brother Robert John "Bobby"; half-brothers, Jerry D. Gavel, Alan Donald, Stratford John "Butch", Chuck and Paul Heath, all residing in the Unites States. Herman spent over 20 years in the U.S. Army as a Master Gunner for Abrams Tanks, and as an instructor at Fort Knox in Kentucky, and also for Saudi Arabia National Guard. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Lake Vaughan Fire Dept. He had a great passion for life, socializing, history, genealogy, sports, gardening, his dogs Maggie and Jess, and also his church family who were very special to him. Visitation was held in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, Friday, Nov. 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Legion service held at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Branch 61. Funeral was held December 1 at 2 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Pastor Eric Whitehouse officiated. Interment in Gavelton Meeting House Cemetery. Donations in memory of Herman may be made to the Yarmouth Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses or the Oncology Unit of 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

HENDERSON, Arthur Thomas - 81, of Weymouth, born in Montreal, died Nov. 28, 2007. No funeral. Committal of ashes to take place at a later date.

Doris Louise Atkins – 85, of Cambridge, Kings County, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2007 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Waterville, she was a daughter of the late Allan and Nellie (Arenburg) Mahar. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed playing cards, card bingo and spending time at the cottage. She is survived by a daughter, Alice (Robert) Carey, Kentville; three sons, Ray Jr., Berwick; George (Karen), Auburn; Ivan, Cambridge; two sisters, Hazel Mahar, Kentville ; Frances Cook, Cambridge; a brother, Leslie (Helen) Mahar, Kentville; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ray; a sister, Marguerite Messom; an infant brother; a daughter-in-law, Theresa; a granddaughter, Dawn. Visitation was held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2007 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2007 in the Cambridge Baptist Church, Reverend Garnet Parker officiated. Burial took place in the Cambridge Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome. com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

Anthony Francis (Frank) Roefs - 76 of Cambridge, Kings Co. passed away peacefully surrounded by family, in Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown, N.S. on Monday, November 26, 2007. Born in Beeken Donk, Holland, he immigrated to Canada in 1951. He lived in Boston for 6 years before moving to the Annapolis Valley in 1975. He was a diesel mechanic in Boston and in the Valley. Frank was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Wolfville, where he was a Cantor. He was also a member of the Cursillo movement in the Valley. Surviving are sisters: Regien Sommers, Lancaster, Ont.; Mary (Frank) Beks, Hawkesbury, Ont.; Josephine (Peter) Peters, Cornwall, Ont.; Tina Smolenaars, Kentville; brothers: John (Anna Mae) Roefs, Berwick; Anthony (Dolores) Roefs, Cambridge. Frank was predeceased by brother, Harry; sister, Nelly; parents, Henry & Anna Roefs; brother in law, Jerry Smolenaars. Visitation took place from 7-9 p.m. and prayers at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday both in the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr. (Exit 14), Coldbrook. Funeral mass was 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 28th in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Kentville. Rev. Father Craig Christenson officiated. Reception followed the service in the church hall. Private family interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Kentville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christian Child Care International. On line condolences may be made through www.annapolisvalleyfuneralhome.com

SCOTT, Dorothy Berneice “Dot” 83, Shelburne, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007 in Shelburne. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Bertha (Whynott) Thorburn. Dorothy was the beloved mother of son, Terrance and daughter-in-law, Roseleen, Shelburne; daughter, Bonnie, Shelburne; step-daughter, Linda, Calgary; grandchildren, Craig Scott, Calgary; Stacen Mahaney, Ft. Lauderdale; Ryan Scott, Shelburne; Blythe Mahaney, Alberta; Lorianne Scott, Shelburne and great-granddaughter, Vera Scott, Shelburne. She is also survived by brothers, Stillman, Massachusetts; Ernest (Ruth), Shelburne; Wayne (Joy), Bridgewater and sister, Sharon (Jack), Ontario as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ivan Terrance “Tot”; sister, Erma; and brothers, Earle, Charles, Lester and Raymond. Dorothy was a member and served numerous positions in Loyal Naomi Lodge, Acadia District and Trinity United Church. She was president of Trinity United UCW- Unit B for many years. She was also a member of the Liberal Association, Roseway Garden Club, Roseway Hospital Ladies Auxillary and Port Saxon Senior Citizens Club. Dorothy’s family, children and grandchildren were her life, always loving and generous she put their needs above her own. Holidays were her favorite times- a time for shopping, preparing family meals, giving special treats to all her friends and acquaintances. Those who knew her were not surprised to receive a “little something from Dot” at Christmas or Easter. Dorothy was an animal person and always had a four-legged companion (or two) in her care. She could tell a good story and make people laugh. In later years the words may have been few but the sparkle was still in her eyes. Dorothy will be dearly missed; memories of her compassion, sharp wit and overwhelming generosity will be cherished forever. A service of Celebration of Dorothy’s Life took place Sunday, December 2 in Trinity United Church, Shelburne with Rev. Joanne McFadden and Rev. Sidney Snow officiating. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Beulah Burman Animal Shelter. On-line condolences may be sent to: hmhuskilson@ns.aliantzinc or you may sign the guest book at:www.huskilson.net

BRAIDWOOD, Fern - died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elliot Lake November 29, 2007, aged 73, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Fern was born Flora Fern McLeod on November 19, 1934 in Dugald, Manitoba, to the late Robert and Mary McLeod (née Corrigal). She attended school in Dugald and worked in Winnipeg before moving to Calgary in the late 1950s. It was while living in Calgary that Fern met David Braidwood, the RCAF Flight Cadet (now Colonel, Ret.,) who would become her husband on April 12, 1958. As an Air Force wife, Fern moved with her family every two to three years, and set up homes in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, CFB Greenwood and Halifax. Fern was a talented Master Gardener and used her green thumb to great effect wherever she lived. After Fern and Dave retired to Elliot Lake in 1996, Fern enjoyed learning tai chi, playing golf, gardening, singing with the Cantata choir and hunting for bargains at yard and estate sales. Fern was known for her easy, infectious smile, and keen sense of the ridiculous. She was a strong alto who sang in choirs from an early age, but shunned the limelight (and the front row, if she could get away with it). Fern loved her family, and was quietly but fiercely protective of them. She loathed cucumber and liver. A talented craftswoman, she turned her hand variously to hooking rugs, crochet, knitting, furniture refinishing, and wreath making. She baked her bread from scratch, made jams and pickles and pies, and did it all with effortless style. Always athletic, Fern played championship softball as a girl, and was at various times an avid curler, golfer, line dancer, and walker. Fern is survived by her husband David, and children; Alison, Ian (Janice) and Alan (Renee). She also leaves her sisters; Eileen Quibell (Arnold), Mary Sellen (Dick), and brother Kenneth McLeod (Eileen). Fern's brothers, Roderick, Alick, Fraser and Glen McLeod predeceased her. A reception for family and friends was held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 6 at the Elliot Lake Funeral Chapel & Cremation Centre, 36 Ontario Avenue (705-848-9250). There was no formal memorial service at Fern's request. The family would like to thank all the staff at St. Joseph's Hospital and the Palliative Care volunteers for their kindness to Fern during her last days. If you would like to make a donation in Fern's name, her preferred charity is the Northern Cancer Research Foundation, 41 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON, P3E 5J1 or online through http://www.ncrfsudbury.com

TRASK, Norma Louise - 84, Yarmouth, passed away November 29, 2007, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born on January 10, 1923, in Chegoggin, she was a daughter of the late Clement and Evelyn Doane. Norma was a member of Zion United Baptist Church. She was a homemaker all her life. Norma is survived by daughters, Gail (Curtis) Kenney, Tantallon; Elizabeth (Paul) Gould, South Ohio; sons, Gordon (Ellen), Raynardton; George (Joan), Saskatoon; Jon (Joyce), Ottawa; daughter-in-law Beth Trask, Hampton, N.B.; sister, Edna Cann, Ottawa; 12 grandchildren; one stepgrandson; 22 great-grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren, and two great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Cecil; sons, Gary and Bruce, and grandson, Patrick. Visitation was held Sunday, December 2 from 7-9 p.m., and again Monday, December 3 from 10 a.m. until the funeral time, in Sweeny's Funeral Home. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Monday in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Rev. A.D. “Bill” Newell officiated. Burial took place in Brooklyn Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada or a charity of your choice. E-mail condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

Osborne Daley Trask, 89, of Little River, passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, at Tideview Terrace, Digby. Born in Little River, he was the son of the late Byron and Gertrude (Daley) Trask. Osborne was well known for his Christmas decorations. He loved camping, gardening and exhibitions. In earlier years, he trucked coal, firewood and peddled fish. He owned and operated a fish plant in Little River for many years and it was during this time that he thoroughly enjoyed trucking fish and lobster to the U.S. He also delivered groceries for L.B. Collins throughout Digby Neck and in later years delivered mail. Osborne is survived by sons, Murray (Stella), Digby; Gary (Marlene) and Fred (Stephanie), both of Little River; grandchildren, Sarah, Amy, Denise, Lisa, Cleveland, Jenny, Lynn, Adam, Nicholas, Lindsay and great-grandchildren, Aaron, Logan, Morgan, Shelby and Jerad. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, the former Lila Frost; half brothers Fenton and Carmen. Visitation was held Wednesday Dec. 5, 2007, in Little River Baptist Church where the funeral service was held Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, with Revs. Jack and Audrey Carter and Rev. Donald Robertson officiating. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery, Little River. Donations in memory may be made to Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences may be made through www.middletonfuneralhome.com

MAGEE, Gerald Maxwell - Gerald Maxwell Magee passed away at the Foothills Hospital, Calgary, Alberta on Thursday, November 29, 2007, at the age of 73. Gerald is survived by his wife Vida (Betty), and six children: Archie (Karen), Charles (Delphine), Dale (Jane Weller), Becky (Doug Fraughton), Kathy (Ken) Reimer and Melinda (Lee) Riswold; 10 grandchildren and three sisters: Freda Smith, Nadine (Jim) Burbidge and Delman Elliott (Fred Osborne). He was predeceased by his father, Archibald; mother, Florence; half-brother, Blake and half-sister Vivian. Gerald spent 65 years in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. Eight years ago, after retiring from farming, he and Betty made their home in Three Hills, Alberta to be closer to their family. He will be greatly missed. A funeral service was held at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Gerald may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Alberta Diabetes Foundation. A thank you to the special staff and doctors at Foothills Hospital Coronary Care Unit (103A) and Cardiovascular ICU (Unit 94). Arrangements entrusted to Prairie Winds Funeral Home, Trochu, 403-442-2200