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Florence E. Mays (Morrey)
MAYS (Morrey), Florence E. - 87, Halifax, passed away October 5, 2002, in St. Vincent's Guest House, Halifax. Born in Berlin, Ont., she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lydia Kahn.
She worked for the Income Tax Department before joining Addressograph Multigraph Ltd., Hamilton, Ont., as office manager, for over 25 years before being transferred to Halifax in 1976, until her retirement in 1980. She will be remembered for the many baby shawls she made for the Birthright Association.
She is survived by her husband, Robert; cousin, Grace (Spachman) and nephew, Sherwood. Florence will be remembered by her many friends from her business life.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Homes. No visitation by request. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Blair Cemetery, Galt, Ont.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Henry William Battiste
BATTISTE, Henry William - 69, passed away October 4, 2002, in Dartmouth. Born in Channel, Port aux Basques, he was a son of the late Frank and Cecily (Allen) Battiste.
He worked for B.I.O. on the ?Baffin? for a number of years, then as an ironworker of Local 752 and the Halifax D.N.D. Dockyard as a rigger.
He is survived by his former wife, Bertha (Buffett), Dartmouth; sons, David (Darlene) and Trevor, all of Dartmouth; daughters, Debbie Naylor, Stella (John) Battiste and Kimberly (Kevin) Mensch, all of Dartmouth; sisters, Margaret (Archie) Osmond, Newfoundland; Lillian Herritt and Edna Banks, both of North Sydney; 10 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a sister, Mabel; brothers, Roy and Fred.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. By his request, no services will be held.
Donations in memory may be made to the Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia, Box 8804, Halifax, NS, B3K 5M4.
Raymond Clark Oliver
OLIVER, Raymond Clark - The family announces with great sadness the passing of Raymond after a short stay in the VG Site QEII. He was a son of the late Clifford and Freda Oliver.
He is survived by his devoted friend, Gladys; nephew, Mark Oliver with whom he resided for many years; best friend, Norman Morel, Lower Sackville; brother, Lester, Lucasville; sisters, Nellie, Halifax; Patsy, Toronto; several nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held, Rev. Stewart Williams officiating. Special thanks to Dr. Ouiedo of QEII Health Sciences Centre for her kindness and consideration.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Homes, Lower Sackville.
Joyce Ethel Sinclair
SINCLAIR, Joyce Ethel - 80, Dartmouth, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2002, in Oceanview Manor. Born in Cole Harbour, she was a daughter of the late James and Mae (MacDonald) Bissett.
She worked at the Halifax County Home. She was an ambulance driver for St. John's Ambulance in the 1960's and 70's. She was always involved with the mentally challenged.
She is survived by daughters, Lynn MacDonald, Dartmouth; Joan Carroll, Pictou County; Rebecca Sinclair, Pictou County; Jennifer Doucette, Gays River; brothers, Roy Bissett, Dartmouth; Gordon Bissett, Dartmouth; sister, Helen Busby, Ontario; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by husband, William James Sinclair; brother, Don Bissett.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 8 in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth with reception to follow.
No flowers by request, donations may be made to the mentally challenged.
Manuel "Mandy" Cain
CAIN, Manuel "Mandy" - 63, passed away peacefully at home October 4, 2002, in Weymouth Falls. He was a construction worker by trade. He was a member of Saint Thomas United Baptist Church, North Preston and a member of Saint Thomas B.Y.P.U.
He will be sadly missed by family and friends. He was a son of Gordon Sr. and the late Layola (Willis) Cain.
He is survived by his former wife, Audrey (Crawley) Cain; companion of 17 years, Marlene Cole; daughters, Connie D., Ottawa; Eleanor, Dartmouth; Francessa, Montreal; sons, Brian (Tracy), Hammonds Plains; Tony, North Preston; adopted daughters, Shawna, Trisha, both of Dartmouth; adopted sons, Luke, Adrian, both of Weymouth Falls; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Coreen, Norella, both of North Preston; Helen, Toronto; Lolita, Scarborough; Charlotte, Carmella, Renise, all of North Preston; brothers, Levi (Alvina), Gordon Jr., Dartmouth; Vernon, St. Francis; Miles, Jeff, David, all of North Preston; Cisco (Shelly), Calgary; extended family member, Rev. Wayne Desmond, North Preston; godchildren, Glen Cain, Clinton Fraser and Belinda Grant.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Monday, October 7 in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Funeral service will take place 2 p.m. Tuesday in Saint Thomas United Baptist Church, North Preston, Rev. Wallace Smith officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Donations may be made to Saint Thomas United Baptist Church or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
Alfredo Sr. Domondon
DOMONDON, Alfredo Sr. - 85, Halifax and the Philippines, passed away peacefully October 4, 2002, in the VG Site, QEII.
He is survived by his children, Rogelio, Ludy, Adelaida, Josefina, Purita, Remedios, Leonardo, Leticia, Alfredo Jr., Carol; all sons and daughters-in-law; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews and other relatives.
He was predeceased by his wife, Leonarda; daughter, Sally.
Visitation will take place 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Funeral mass will be held 3 p.m. Monday in St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Dutch Village Road, Halifax, Father Owen Connolly officiating. Burial will be in the Philippines.
Edward Dexter Fenton
FENTON, Edward Dexter - 74, passed away September 27, 2002, in the Palliative Care Unit, VG Site, QEII. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Walter and Marjorie (Hills) Fenton.
He worked for Canadian Pacific Railway for 41 years. Upon his retirement, he went to work for Horton's Trucking. He loved hunting and fishing at a camp he shared with several good friends. He bowled with CPR mixed bowling league for 25 years and enjoyed watching all sports and gardening. He will be greatly missed by all of his neighbours for his friendliness and helpfulness with snow blowing and lawn mowing.
He is survived by his wife, Birdetta (Nelson) Fenton; daughters, Brenda (Mark) Bishoff, Beverley (Kenneth) White; son, Edward Bruce Fenton; sisters, Hazel Lienaux, Halifax; Marjorie Manthorne, New Minas; brother, Murray, Ontario; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Walter, John, Barney; sister, Marion Crocker; son, Michael Nelson. Cremation has taken place.
Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, in United Memorial Church, Kaye Street, Rev. Sandra Cox and Rev. James Martell officiating. Reception will take place in the social room. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
Harold E. "Junior" Legg
LEGG, Harold E. "Junior" - 65, Dartmouth, passed away suddenly at home on September 27, 2002. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Nellie (Walsh) and Harold Legg.
Harold was employed with Canada Post for 31 years and retired in March 1992. Harold loved his cottage and his ATV.
Harold is survived by his wife of 40 years, the former Loreen Jack; his daughters, Debbie, Lunenburg County; Daphne (Kevin) Doiron, Blockhouse, Lunenburg Co.; his stepson, Darryl Jack, Sonora, Guysborough Co.; four grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his dog, Reba. Cremation has taken place.
No visitation or funeral service by request. The family will greet friends in Oceanview Reception Centre, Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 3. Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to The War Amps of Canada, SPCA or a charity of your choice.
