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DIXON, Terri Winnona
DIXON, Terri Winnona - 17, Big Baddeck, died September 12, 1999, peacefully at home. Born in Sydney, she was a beloved daughter of Roland and Laura (Morgan) Dixon. She was a student of Baddeck Academy. She was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church. Terri was a special Angel to have on earth and she will be in heaven. In her 17 short years she taught us more about love of mother, father and family does more than any other thing known to mankind. Surviving are sister, Ashley, at home; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Hazel (Donovan) Dixon, Baddeck; paternal great-grandmother, Marjorie Donovan, Ingonish; and a very large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Eric and Margaret (Capstick) Morgan and great-grandmother, Rachel Capstick, Sydney. The body is resting in Baddeck Forks Community Centre with visitation 2-5, 7-9 p.m. today September 13. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, in St. Michaels Catholic Church, Rev. Doug MacKinnon officiating. Burial in St. Michaels Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to IWK Grace Hospital for Children, Box 3070 Halifax, NS, B3J 3G9. Arrangements under the direction of MacAskill Funeral home, Baddeck.
GRAHAM-GRIEVE, Glenda Jane
GRAHAM-GRIEVE, Glenda Jane - passsed into peace early Saturday morning, September 11, 1999, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Halifax, raised in Moncton, Glenda received her BA from St. FX University and her BEd from Acadia University. She subsequentlly acheived an MEd from Mt. St. Vincent University. She was a loving mother to Bronwen and Ailish and will be sorely missed by husband Malcolm Grieve. She wished to be remembered not for her remarkable strength in fighting cancer, but for her love of life in teaching and travel, friendship and fun. Glenda was predeceased by her mother, Monica and will be lovingly remembered by her father, Duncan Graham; Anne and Sherif; Stephen and Gloria; Marty; Greg and Amber; Allister and Leanne. In England, Alan and Muriel, Colin and Gill Grieve share memories of her. There are too many other good and true friends to name here. There will be no visitation by request. Those who can attend the funeral service 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 14, in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Kentville will be welcome, Rev. Keith Billard officiating. Burial will be in the Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville. No flowers by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, Wolfville.
HIGGINS, Ivan Bruce
HIGGINS, Ivan Bruce - 41, Bedford, died September 10, 1999, in Halifax. Born in Bedford he was a son of Reg and Frances (Logan) Higgins. He was employed for ten years at the Halifax Dockyard, taking early retirement a year ago. Surviving are brother, Paul, Bedford; Tom, Seoul, Korea; nephews, Eric, Bruce and Darren Higgins, all of Bedford. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in T. K. Barnard Funeral Home, 1216 Bedford Highway, Bedford. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday in Bedford United Church, Rev. David Hart officiating. Interment in Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice.
KANARY, Thomas Francis
KANARY, Thomas Francis - 87, Halifax, passed away September 10, 1999, in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Capstick, Victoria Co., he was a son of the late Thomas and Ellen (Donahue) Kanary. Surviving are his godchild, Sommer Mary Ann Daly; brothers, Peter and Alex James; sisters, Julia Gladys, Sarah Jane and Josephine; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings, Catherine, George, James, Anthony, Elizabeth, Anne Maurice, Sr. Imelda, Ann Helen, John Daniel, Christena and Marie. He was a member of the parish of St. Mary's Basilica and was awarded the Archdiocesan Certificate of Merit in recognition of service and devotion to the diocesan church. A funeral mass in celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. today, September 13, in St. Mary's Basilica. The remains will be transported to St. Margaret's Parish, Victoria Co., with visitation from 7-9 p.m. today, September 13, and funeral services on Tuesday, September 14, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Basilica or a charity of your choice.
KEAN, Daisy L.
KEAN, Daisy L. - 72, Noel Shore, Hants Co., died September 12, 1999, at home. Born in Halifax, she was the former Daisy Christian. She enjoyed the outdoors, swimming and walking and was a resident of the Noel Shore for 27 years. Surviving are husband, Aubrey; daughters, Diane, Brooklyn; Ann Marie, Wolfville; sons, Aubrey, Oromocto; Dennis, Cheverie; Paul, Maitland; Roy, Montreal; Mark, Thunder Bay; David, London, Ont.; 20 grandchildren; sister, Mary, Vancouver. She was predeceased by her parents. Cremation has taken place. Visitation Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m., funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, all in Withrow-MacMillan, East Noel, Rev. Sandra Cox officiating. Burial in Noel Shore Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to the Noel United Church.
KEHOE (Poirier), Lorraine Corinne
KEHOE (Poirier), Lorraine Corinne - Passed away peacefully at her home in Rocky Bay, September 12, 1999, at the age of 77. Born in Poirierville in 1921, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Alexandra Poirier. She married and moved to Rocky Bay. She is survivied by her husband, John A. Kehoe and her 11 children; daughters, Cynthia, Elaine, both of Ontario; Nancy, Rockey Bay; sons, Hector, Patrick, Paul, Al, all of Rocky Bay; Myles, Inverness; Robert, Port Hawkesbury; Steven, North Sydney; Vincent Vancoucer. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren; sisters, Katie, D'Escousse; Edna, Ottawa; brothers, Jack, Moncton, N.B.; Gerald, D'Escousse. She was predeaceased by sisters, Blanch and Ceciel; brothers, Alexander, Joe, Walter, Teddy and Hughie. Visitation will be 1-3, 7-9 p.m. today and Tuesday in St. Hyacinth Parish Funeral Home. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Hyacinth Church, D'Escousse, Rev. Yvon Loignon officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
KENNEDY, James Francis
KENNEDY, James Francis - 63, Port Hawkesbury, occurred Thursday, April 27, 2000, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Raymond and Mary Agnes (Goodhew) Kennedy. He was a graduate of St. Mary's University in 1957; Nova Scotia Technical College (TUNS), in 1959, as an Electrical Engineer. He was an employee of Nova Scotia Power Commission from 1959-1968 and Stora Forest Industries, Point Tupper, from 1968 until his retirement in 1994. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish and a member of S.A.E.R.C. Advisory Council. He is survived by his wife the former, Bernadette Hureau; daughters, Susan (David), Vancouver, B.C.; Kathy (Dale), Falkland; Jackie, Antigonish; Janice, Troy; sons, Chris (Jacqui), Port Hawkesbury; Rob (Angie), Greely, Ont.; Sean (Andrea), Atikokan, Ont.; brothers, Ray (Mary), Eastern Passage; Frank (Danielle), Halifax; grandchildren, Nicolas, Ryan, Hadley, Pauline, Rebecca, Jeremy, Sydney, Kaitlyn, Juliet. He was predeceased by sisters, Joan MacDougall, Patricia DeYoung, Sheila Morgan. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Sunday, 2-9 p.m. Monday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Parish or Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society.
LePAGE, Joseph D. Roland "Rollie"
LePAGE, Joseph D. Roland "Rollie" - 83, Halifax, passed away Saturday September 11, 1999, in the Veteran's Memorial Hospital, Halifax. Born March 19, 1916, in Rimouski, Que., he was a son of the late Oscar and Leasy Ann (Coté) LePage. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1937 and served in the Second World War. He then worked for a brief period of time after the Second World War with Nova Scotia Light & Power and in 1951 reinlisted in the Navy and served in the Korean War. He retired in November 1964 as a C2ER4. He was involved in the Taxi Industry until his retirement in 1975. He is survived by daughter, Jo Ann (Mrs. Kevin Webb), Lower Sackville; sons, Patrick, John, Stephen and Douglas, all of Halifax; Jerry, Lower Sackville; Raymond, Hubbards; sisters, Blanche, Hull, Que.; Eliane and Francoise, both of Rimouski, Que.; brothers, Gerry, Vancouver; Guy, Rimouski, Que.; Jacques, Florida; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Josephine (Godin) R.N.; daughter, Patricia Florence; son, Donald; sisters, Madeleine, Suzanne; brothers, Jean-Marie, Gabriele, Roger, Mark. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Road, Halifax. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 15, in St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Mumford Road, Halifax, Rev. Lloyd O'Neill officiating. Private family interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. While the family is at the cemetery, friends may gather in Atlantic Funeral Home for a reception which the family will attend. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the IWK Children's Hospital.
MARRIOTT, Donald Archibald
MARRIOTT, Donald Archibald - 68, Sussex, N.B., died September 11, 1999, in the Sussex Health Centre, Sussex, N.B. Born in Fairview, he was a son of the late Walter and Flora Marriott. He was a retired accountant for Co-op Atlantic. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, a member of the church choir and held many offices. He was a member of the Chi Rho fellowship. Held several positions with the Boy Scouts of Canada and was on the parents committee for the Kiwanis Youth Band. Surviving are his wife, the former Marjorie Johnson; several children, brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by sister, Gloria. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, Wolfville. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. John's Anglican Church, Church St., Port Williams, Canon S. J. P. Davies officiating. Burial in St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery. Donations to any charity.
MacGILLIVRAY, Hugh Archibald "Hughie" "Archie"
MacGILLIVRAY, Hugh Archibald "Hughie" "Archie" - 60, Maryvale, Antigonish County, died suddenly at home, September 10, 1999. Born in Antigonish, he was the son of the late Angus and Mary Florence (MacLellan) MacGillivray. He was employed for many years in the men's wear department of the D.D. MacDonald Ltd., Antigonish. For a number of years he owned and operated Hughie's Menswear, Antigonish, retiring in 1998. He was a life time member of the Four Valley's Volunteer Fire Department, Maryvale, and an avid outdoorsman and gardener. A member of the Maple Lodge, Maple Ridge, also an active and involved member of St. Mary's Parish, Maryvale. Surviving are his wife Mary (MacEachern); daughters, Ronalda, Maryvale; Lisa (Greg) Smith, Pleasant Valley Rd.; grandchildren, Jessica and Ryan; brother, Kevin, Antigonish; sisters, Mary (Peter) MacDonald, Maryvale; Dorothy (Melvin) Taylor, Afton; several nieces and nephews; three aunts. He was predeceased by a brother in infancy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in MacIsaac Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Mary's Church, Maryvale, Rev. Gilles LeBlanc officiating. Burial in the Parish Cemetery. Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
MacKINNON, Wilfred Leonard "Skip"
MacKINNON, Wilfred Leonard "Skip" - 80, Halifax, passed away September 11, 1999, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Daniel F. and Isobel (Gillis) MacKinnon. Prior to his retirement he was employed by C.N. for 42 years, three months as an engineer and was past president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He served overseas during the Second World War with Lincoln and Welland Regiments in France, Belgium (Eeklo) and Holland (Bergen op Zoom) and was a member of Ashby Branch Royal Canadian Legion for over 20 years and Scotia Branch 25 Royal Canadian Legion for 13 years. He was also a 3rd degree Knights of Columbus, and a member of C.N. Pensioners Association. Surviving are his wife, the former Olive "Ollie" MacDonald; daughters, Marian, Frances (Mrs. Thomas Earle), both of Halifax; grandchildren, Brendan, Colin, Devin, and Erin; and a sister, Agnes MacKinnon, Sydney; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by brothers, Laughlan "Lauchie", John, James; sisters, Kathleen, and Janet. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in J.A. Snow's Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor Street. There will be a legion memorial service 7 p.m. today, in the funeral home. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, Msgr. Albert O'Driscoll officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of donors choice.
DEMPSEY, Christopher Blaine
DEMPSEY, Christopher Blaine - 35, Canaan, Kings Co., died April 15, 2000, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Kentville, Kings Co., he was a son of the late Arthur Devine and Annie Laura (Farris) Dempsey. He worked at Eastern Protein in Kentville. He was an avid gardener. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and four-wheeling. He was a great friend to a lot of people. He is survived by common-law wife, Polly Young; brothers, Jim (Betty Anne), British Columbia; Art (Linda), Canaan; Richard (Donna) Blue Mountain; Willie (Susan), Kentville; Anthony, Vancouver; Mike, New Minas; sisters, Carolyn (Reg) Davidson and Ethel Dempsey, both of Kentville; Polly's children, Matt, Greg and Nadine; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Gwen (Mrs. Mel Comeau). Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, April 17, in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Kentville. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in North Alton Baptist Church, Rev. Freda MacDonald and Rev. Layton MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Donations in memory of Christopher and Mother Annie may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Division.
