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OICKLE, Clarence Harold
OICKLE, Clarence Harold - 86, Lower Northfield, Lunenburg Co., died December 12, 1999, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Lower Northfield, he was a son of the late Paul and Martha (Slauenwhite) Oickle. He was employed as a woodsman and farmer all his life. Cremation has taken place under the direction of R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. No funeral by request. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
LANGILLE, Vera Belle
LANGILLE, Vera Belle - 69, Searsdale, Lunenburg Co., died February 17, 1999, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co. Born in North River, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late Rufus and Flora (Robar) Robar. She was a member of Barss Corner United Baptist Church, Baptist Ladies Auxiliary and Women's Institute. She worked as an egg grader and as a housekeeper. Surviving are her husband, Enos; son, Ross, North River, Lunenburg Co.; sister, Margaret, Aylesford; half-sisters, Juanita Sarty, Bridgewater; Carolyn (Mrs. Archie Levy), Ontario; Helen (Mrs. Larry Woodworth), New Minas; Beulah (Mrs. Eddie Jollimore), Liverpool; brothers, Mervyn, Hebbs Cross; James, Springfield; Richard, San Fransisco, Calif.; Alister, North River; a granddaughter. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, February 19, in Barss Corner United Baptist Church, Barss Corner, Rev. Karl Uhrstrom officiating. Burial in the Barss Corner Community Cemetery, Barss Corner, Lunenburg Co. Donations to Barss Corner United Baptist Church, Canadian Cancer Society or IWK Grace Health Centre.
MOSHER, Roy St. Clair
MOSHER, Roy St. Clair - 78, Western Shore, Lunenburg Co., died April 14, 1999, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Western Shore, he was a son of the late Burton and Rachael (Kaizer) Mosher. He served in the Second World War, serving overseas and with the Winnipeg Grenadiers. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruby Fry; son, Troy, Western Shore; two special sisters, Agnes and Rosie; granddaughters, Alyssa and Kenzie. There will be no visitation by request. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, Rev. Michael Mitchell officiating. Burial at a later date in Western Shore Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to SHAID Animal Shelter. Arrangements entrusted to R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville.
WENTZELL, Ruth Marguerite
WENTZELL, Ruth Marguerite - 326 Pelham St., Lunenburg, died Thursday, April 15, 1999, at Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Riverport, she was a daughter of the late Talmadge and Rebecca (Wentzell) Reinhardt. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg, and past president of the Lutheran Church Women. She was past president of the Women's Institute, past noble grand of Riverport Rebekah Lodge, past president of the Riverport Garden Club and life member of Grace Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star 8, Lunenburg. She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy McEvoy, Brunswick, Me.; a son, James and wife Sue, Kentville; three granddaughters, Elizabeth, Christine and Rebecca, and two great-grand- children, Josiah and Madeline. She was predeceased by her husband, Capt. Josiah "Joe" Wentzell; sister, Florence Reinhardt; brothers, Watson and Rogers Reinhardt, and several nieces. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, with visitation this evening from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from Zion Lutheran Church, Rev. Douglas Moore and Rev. James Slack Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Shepherds Hill Cemetery, Riverport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg or to charity of your choice.
ZWICKER, Donald Howard
ZWICKER, Donald Howard - 79, Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville, formerly of Parkdale, Lunenburg Co., died April 16, 2000, in the home. Born in Parkdale, he was a son of the late Stedman and Lucyann (Rafuse) Zwicker. Surviving are his wife, the former Vivian Hiltz; son, Terry, Western Shore; daughter, Alma Ann Himmelman, Martins River; stepsons, David Galley, Gary Galley; stepdaughter, Wendy Feener; brothers, Aubrey, Toronto; Gilbert, Lincoln, Morris, Ontario; sister, Marion Wilson, Dalhousie; three grandchildren; six step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Eric, Paul; sister, Jennie; an infant son. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in W.C. Hiltz Funeral Parlour, Kentville. Graveside funeral 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Rev. Dr. Freeman Fenerty officiating. Family flowers only. Donation to the VON, Kings Branch, Canadian Diabetes Association or Evergreen Home for Special Care Society.
FULTON, Sedley Roland
FULTON, Sedley Roland - 81, Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., died April 28, 2000, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Upper Stewiacke, he was a son of the late Martin and Harriet (Dickie) Fulton. He was an honorary member of Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the honorary Firefighters Club. He was a member of IOOF LaHave Lodge 60, Bridgewater recently receiving his 55 year jewel. He was a member of Bridgewater United Church and was an avid camper. He was employed with CNR for 40 years as a locomotive engineer retiring in 1982. Surviving are son, Gerry, Bridgewater; sisters, Muriel Fulton, Halifax; Doris Fisher, Brookfield; brother, Wilfred, East Mountain; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Shirley Graham; sisters, Edith, Eva; brothers, Blair, Arthur, Graham. Cremation has taken place. No visitation. Memorial service 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, in Bridgewater United Church. Private family burial in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Family flowers only. Donations to Bridgewater United Church, Bridgewater Fire Department Memorial Fund, Ladies Auxiliary or any charity. Arrangements have been entrusted to R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wolfville.
WHYNOT, Donald LeRoy
WHYNOT, Donald LeRoy - 79, Bridgewater, passed away February 13, 1999, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of the late Harry and Annie (Penny) Whynot. He worked for CN Rail for 37 years and was the local chairman for the Bridgewater Brotherhood of Firemen and Engineers with CN Rail. He was an honorary member of the Bridgewater Fire Department and Fireman's Band. He was also a member of the senior choir at Holy Trinity Anglican Church and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 24, Bridgewater. He was an avid old time fiddler; one of the founding members of the Lunenburg County Fiddlers' Association; and a member of the Old Time Fiddlers' Association. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Himmelman); son, James and wife Nancy, Bridgewater; daughters, Barbara (Mrs. Barry Silver), Bridgewater; Carolyn (Mrs. Gary Whelan), Dartmouth; nephew, Kent Himmelman and wife Susan, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Todd and Trevor Silver; Alison Whelan; Andrea, Natalie and Christopher Whynot; brother, Ellison and wife Florence, Italy Cross; sister, Pearl (Mrs. Arthur Cameron), Dartmouth. He was predeceased by brother, Lee; sister, Louise Johansen. No visitation by request. A memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m. today in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Rev. John Clarke officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. No flowers by request. Memorial donations to Holy Trinity Anglican Church or to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater.
DELK, Jack Lee
DELK, Jack Lee - 74, First South, Lunenburg Co., formerly of Florida, died August 26, 1998, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Lonoke, Ark., he was a son of the late Jack L. and Irene (Wood) Delk. In his earlier years, he served in the United States army during the Second World War and after the war, he was employed as a yard master with the SLSF Railroad until his retirement. He then moved to Indian Point for several years and then went back to Florida to live. In 1987, he returned to the area, residing in First South until the time of his death. He was an avid artisan, enjoying oil painting and jewelry making. He was a member and elder of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Lunenburg. He was past master of Unity Lodge 4 of the Masonic Order, Lunenburg; an affiliate member of Acacia Lodge 39, Bridgewater, Masonic Order, and a member of Grace Chapter 8, Order of the Eastern Star, Lunenburg. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving is his wife, the former Geraldine Senne. Graveside committal service 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg, Rev. Laurence Mawhinney officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, South Shore Regional Hospital or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg.
DARES, Willis Stanley
DARES, Willis Stanley - 93, Centre, Lunenburg Co., died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, in the Harbour View Haven Home For Special Care, Lunenburg. Born in Rhode's Corner, he was the son of the late Elam and Selena (Wentzell) Dares. In his earlier years he worked in the woods, then went to work for Acadia Supply Company, Lunenburg. Willis then worked as janitor at Centre Consolidated School and worked there for 17 years until his retirement. He was an adherent of Grace Lutheran Church, First South. He is survived by his wife, the former Annie Levy; daughters, Evelyn (Mrs. Rayburn Knickle), Barbara (Mrs. Robert Mossman), Rosalie (Mrs. Mike Touesnard), all of Centre; Sylvia (Mrs. Steve Locher), Chatham, Ont.; sons, Rayburn and wife Marilyn, David and companion Brenda Risser, both of Centre; sister, Mrs. Margaret Mullock, Upper LaHave; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers, St. Clair and Carol and a great-granddaughter. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy. 3, Lunenburg with visitation today from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, in Grace Lutheran Church, First South, Rev. Douglas Moore officiating. Interment in Sunny Valley Cemetery, Centre. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Sunny Valley Cemetery, Harbour View Haven or to the charity of your choice.
