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WEAGLE, Norman William
WEAGLE, Norman William - 75, Wileville, died October 7, 1999, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Baker Settlement, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Weagle. Surviving are his wife, the former Shirley Carey; sons, Vincent, David, Bridgewater; Ricky, New Germany; daughters, Dale Faulkenham, Scarsdale; Kathy Bamford, Bridgewater; Darlene Lohnes, Barss Corner; nine grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by granddaughter, Sacha Rae; several brothers and sisters. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Jim Woolner officiating, both in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater. Burial in Barss Corner Community Cemetery. Flowers accepted, donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
ARSENAULT, Margaret
ARSENAULT, Margaret - 90, Pere Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp, formerly of Margaree, died February 13, 1999, in the home. Born in Cheticamp, she was a daughter of the late Victor and Margaret (Roach) Odo. She resided in Margaree for most of her life. She was a member of St. Michael's Church, Margaree. Surviving are son, Bernard, Dartmouth; daughters, Theresa Henno, Marion Bridge; Margaret (Mrs. Jean-Luc Geoffrion), Quebec; granddaughter, Leona (Mrs. Adrian Russell), Porters Lake; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William Peter; sons, Phillip, William, Ephrem in infancy; daughter, Yvonne. Funeral 10:30 a.m. today in St. Michael's Church, Margaree, Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to Pere Fiset Guest Home, P.O. Box 219 Cheticamp, N.S., B0E 1H0. Arrangements under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd.
BURTON, Donald William
BURTON, Donald William - 58, Nepean, Ont., passed away at the home of his daughter Colleen, on February 14, 1999. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Donald and Charlotte (Phillips) Burton. Surviving are daughters, Cathy (Joseph) Paquette, Tennessee, United States; Lorraine (Derek), Colleen (Charles); son, Donald, Ottawa; Lovingly remembered by nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; sisters, Sue (Thomas) MacRae, Sydney; Charlotte (John) Mauger, Windsor Junction; Norma (Bernard) Dugas, Sydney Mines; Deborah (Albert) Schallar, Lower Sackville; brothers, Joseph (Sandra), Vancouver; Keith (Mary), Edmonton; William (Marion), Springhill, Fla. He was predeceased by brothers, Norman in infancy, and Ralph. The body is resting at Whelan Funeral Home, Ottawa. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment at Pinecrest Cemetery. Donations may be made to palliative care outreach program.
CHIASSON, Elizabeth
CHIASSON, Elizabeth - 80, Alexander Street, Sydney, formerly of Whitney Pier, died February 12, 1999, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Cheticamp, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Porier. She was a former member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Sydney, and recently she was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney. Surviving are daughter, Mary Helen (Mrs. Arnie Tjerno), Newmarket, Ont.; sons, Edward, Victoria Mines; David George, Newmarket sisters, Julia (Mrs. Bernie Chiasson), Annie Porier, Cheticamp; Katie (Mrs. Peter Roach), New Waterford; Mary Jeanette Magliaro, Sydney; brothers, Georgie, Willie, New Waterford; Lubi, Cornwall, Ont.; Charlie, Sydney; Albert, Milton, Ont.; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward; sisters, Mary Louise, Rosanne; grandson, Jan Erik. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Redeemer Church, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
COLE, Thomas William
COLE, Thomas William - 80, Dempsey Corner, Kings Co., died February 13, 1999, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Canso, Guysborough Co., he was a son of the late Howard and Melinda (Greencorn) Cole. He was a member of the Aylesford United Baptist Church and a veteran of the Second World War, having served overseas from 1942-1945. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Ortona Branch 69, Berwick. He worked as a farmer for 10 years after the war. He then worked for the government in the department of highways as a school bus driver. He had been a Fuller Brush salesman and worked for Sears in Halifax, later retiring due to ill health. Surviving are his wife, the former Gladys Marion Brennan; daughter, Joan Marie (Mrs. Robert Churchill), Canning; sons, Allen Thomas, Falmouth; John Edward, Aylesford; four grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Harold, John, Martin, Benjamin; sisters, Alice Cole, Jessie Cole, Luella Baker, Leita Pembrook. Visitation 2-4, 7:30-9 p.m., Legion service 7 p.m. Tuesday, all in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in Aylesford United Baptist Church, Rev. Clyde Lowe officiating. Burial in Aylesford Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Aylesford United Baptist Church, or any charity.
DOWNER, Ethel W.
DOWNER, Ethel W. - 93, Halifax, died February 13, 1999, at home. Born in Ladle Cove, Nfld., she was a daughter of the late Eli and Carrie (Wellon) Shelley. She was a member of St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church. She was a charter member of The Emerald Chapter 58, Order of the Eastern Star, having served as Worthy Matron in 1957, 1958, and 1974, and over the years, she has held numerous other offices in the order and was also a life member of the Past Matrons Club. Surviving are sister-in-law, Frances (Mrs. Harold Young), Lewisporte, Nfld.; brother-in-law, Arthur, St. John's Nfld.; special niece, Carol Conrad, Halifax; a number of other nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon; sons, Donald, Buddie, Bruce and Bobby; brother, Joe; sister, Mildred Shelley. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 16, at 11 a.m. in St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church, Canon David Boston officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, Canadian Paraplegic Association, Nova Scotia Chapter, or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to J.A. Snow Funeral Home, Halifax.
FULMER, Mark Trevoy
FULMER, Mark Trevoy - 88, of 6969 Bayers Park Apartments, Halifax died Saturday, February 13, 1999, at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Five Islands, Colchester Co., he was the son of the late Mark and Mary (Fulmer) Fulmer. He was a retired lumberman. He was a municipal councilor representing Colchester County for many years serving on the school board and other such committees. He is survived by his wife, the former Lillian Taylor; son, Mark and his wife Carol, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Lori-Anne, Mark and Amanda. Funeral will be held 11 a.m. today in Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro, Rev. Robert Richmond officiating. Burial in the Peniel Cemetery, Five Islands, at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
GLADWIN, Verna Olive
GLADWIN, Verna Olive - 93, Halifax, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 1999, at Oakwood Terrace, Dartmouth. Born at Millers Creek, Hants Co., she was a daughter of the late Maynard and Louise (Harvey) Miller. She grew up in Brooklyn, Hants Co., graduated from the Provincial Normal College and taught school in Canso and Honolulu, Hawaii, before marrying Gordon A. Gladwin. She was a longtime member of the Armdale Chapter of the IODE. She is survived by her sons, Dr. Kenneth, Dartmouth, and Donald, Vancouver, B.C.; grandchildren, Alan Gladwin, Sackville; Heather Gladwin, London, Ont.; and Janice Cavell Hudson, Dartmouth; and four great-grandchildren; four nieces and three nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon A. Gladwin, and by her brothers, Hubert Miller and Kenneth Miller, and sister, Helena Read. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today at Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home, Robie Street, where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, Rev. Ron Clark officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to any charity.
GOUCHER, Ruby Patricia
GOUCHER, Ruby Patricia - 86, Dugway Road, Annapolis Co., died February 13, 1999, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in West Dalhousie, she was a daughter of the late Stanley Everett and Eva (Spurr) Anderson. She was employed by DND Cornwallis from 1951 to 1980. She was a member of St. George and St. Andrews United Church, Annapolis Royal. She enjoyed knitting, bingo and playing cards. Surviving are daughter, Patricia Ruth ( Mrs. Robert Fadelle), Deep Brook; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Vera (Mrs. Edward Gibson), Kentville; Freda (Mrs. Zenas Fox), Upper Clements; Jean (Mrs. Barnaby Durling), Dalhousie; Eileen (Mrs. Ernest Leonard), Bridgewater; brothers, Lawrence of Allains River; Joseph, Victoria. She was predeceased by her husband, Clyde Lane Goucher; sister, Ellen (Mrs. Earl Potter); brother, Lloyd. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in Robert L. Hall Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. George and St. Andrew United Church, Annapolis Royal, Rev. Alfred Woodworth officiating. Burial in Oakhill Cemetery, Dugway Road. Family flowers only. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
JACKMAN, Charles M.
JACKMAN, Charles M. - 89, 64 Pantic Ave., Sydney, formerly of 170 Gannon Road, North Sydney, died February 13, 1999, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in St. Pierre et Miquelon, he was a son of the late Alexander and Albertine (Delouise) Jackman. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, North Sydney. He worked as a mechanic with L.S. Steele Motors in North Sydney for 25 years, retiring in 1972. Surviving are daughters, Margaret (Mrs. James Ryan), Toronto; Patricia (Mrs. Thomas Youden), Sydney; son, Charles, East Chezzetcook; sister, Audrey Ramsey, North Sydney; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Kathleen Conway; brothers, Clement, Maurice, Marcel; sisters, Rita, Bernadette; great-granddaughter, Amanda Youden. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Church, North Sydney, Rev. Tom MacNeil officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. In lieu of flowers, donations to any charity. Arrangements under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Services Ltd., North Sydney.
JOHNSON, Alden
JOHNSON, Alden - 93, 331 Pictou Rd., Bible Hill, passed away February 13, 1999, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Pembroke, he was a son of the late James William and Melissa Sarah (Graham) Johnson. He retired from lumbering, having worked all phases of the lumber industry. He was active in nature reforestation and silverculture He was a member of the Forest Products Association, the Liberal Party, and was a former county councilor and school trustee. His truck was the first snowplow in the area. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor (Coupar); daughters, Elizabeth "Betty" (Mrs. Walter Graham), Pembroke; Judith, at home; son, James and wife Linda, East Mountain; grandchildren, Jane and husband Warren Quinn, Hampton, N.B.; Sara Lynn and husband Sterling Peppard, Central West River, Pictou Co.; David and wife Crystal Fullerton, Edmonton; Maurice Johnson, Shauna Johnson, East Mountain; great-grandchildren, Matthew Peppard, Thomas Peppard, Connor Fullerton; sisters, Marguerite (Mrs. Henry MacLellan), Central Economy; Ruth Thomson, Greenfield; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Lillian (Kennedy); sisters, Annie (Mrs. John Clarke), Dorothy (Mrs. Fred Phillips), Alice (Mrs. Willard Whidden); brothers, Paul and Hugh; son-in-law, Frederick Fullerton. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, Rev. Curtis MacDonald and Rev. Mark Pretty officiating. Spring burial in Johnson Cemetery, East Mountain. Family flowers only by request. Donations may be made to a charity of choice.
KLINE, George William
KLINE, George William - 84, 22 Drysdale Rd., Spryfield, died February 13, 1999, at home. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kline. He was employed with Oland Breweries for 44 years. He was an active participant in the Northwood Adult Day Program for the last four years. He spent his last five years under the loving care of Donna and Frank Baker. His last five years were joyfully spent with the family of his grandson, Charles Robson, and the friends of Bill W. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are his daughter, Jeannie Martineau, Ottawa; nephews, Ronnie and Terry Kline, Halifax; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen Shiers; grandson, George Robson; brothers, John and Charlie Kline. Visitation today 7-9 p.m., Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at Snow's Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral Tuesday, 12 noon in St. Joseph's Church. Burial to take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
