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MacPHERSON, Thelma Mae
MacPHERSON, Thelma Mae - 72, Milford Haven Home for Special Care, Guysborough, formerly of Manchester, died September 12, 1999, at the home. Born in Lower Manchester, a daughter of the late Harry and Odessa (Peart) Hart. She was a member of the Boylston United Church and the U.C.W. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Margaret Crittenden, Mrs. Marjorie Conrad, Beaver Bank; sons, Hugh, Manchester; Allen, Boylston; brother, John E., Upper Manchester; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Hoitt; brothers, Douglas, Ralph, Ransom. Visitation 2-9 p.m. today in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Guysborough. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in Boylston United Church, Rev. Doreen Daley officiating, assisted by Rev. David Wheeler. Burial in church cemetery. Donations to Milford Haven Home for Special Care or Boylston United Church.
O'CONNOR (Moyer), Dorothy Theresa
O'CONNOR (Moyer), Dorothy Theresa - 75, Bedford, passed away September 11, 1999, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII, surrounded by her loving children. Born in Keppel, Ont., she was a daughter of the late George and Myrtle Alfaretta (Beirns) Moyer. She retired as leading wren from the Women's Canadian Royal Naval Services. Upon her retirement in 1946 she received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and War Medal (1939-1945). She also retired from Sears where she worked for a number of years. She is survived by daughters, Marilyn (Mrs. William Repchull), Lower Sackville; Anita (Mrs. Tony Melanson, Digby; Agnes (Mrs. Fred Sangster), Lower Sackville; sons, John (Diane MacPhee), Lower Sackville; Patrick (Kelly O'Connor), Timberlea; sisters, Viola Paulan, Sauble Beach, Ont.; and Helen Flemming, Clinton, Ont.; She is also survived by her grandchildren, Tanner and Kurt Repchull; Lesley Sangster; Ryan, Nicholas and Kristy O'Connor; Nicole and Dana O'Connor; great-grandchildren, Keegan Pettipas and Marley Repchull. She was predeceased by her husband, John James O'Connor. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held today between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with funeral service 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 14, both in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Palliative Care, QEII Health Sciences Centre.
PATTEN, Florence Marie
PATTEN, Florence Marie - Passed away in the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre, Owen Sound, Saturday, September 11, 1999. Florence Patten , Wasaga Beach in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Willard Parker Sr. and the late Frank Patten. Loving mother of Willard (Sheila); James (Judy), all of Dartmouth; Patricia (Charles Paravicini), Alabama; and daughter-in-law, Beth Hadfield, Brampton. Dear companion of Eric Reid, Wasaga Beach. Sadly missed by 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brothers, Ralph, Richard, Donald, Lionel; and sisters, Lottie and Ethel. She was predeceased by son, Joseph; brothers, Leonard, Sydney; and sisters, Hazel, Naomi, Clara and Bessie. Mrs. Patten will be resting at the Tofflemire Funeral Home, Stayner, Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Wednesday, September 15, at 1 p.m. Interment in Stayner Union Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association.
SUTTLE, Annie Bernice
SUTTLE, Annie Bernice - 82, Lockeport, died December 13, 1999, in the Roseway Hospital, Sandy Point. Born at Shelburne, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Jessie (Rudolph) West. She was a loving mother to her children. She is survived by sons, Joseph, Yarmouth; William and wife Heather, Lockeport; David and wife Ellen, East Green Harbour; Vincent and wife Beverly, Spryfield; daughters, Betty (Mrs. Byron MacKay), Magdalene Islands; Joan Suttle, Halifax; brother, Malcolm West, Lower Sackville; sisters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Vinal Williams), Barbara (Mrs. Alex Balish), both of Lockeport; eight granddaughters; numerous children that she was a grandmother to. She was predeceased by her husband, Charlie; brothers, Burns, Walter, Stan, Earl; sister, Dorothy Firth. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Lockeport. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, in St. Thomas Catholic Church, Shelburne, Rev. Pat O'Meara officiating. Burial in St. Thomas Parish Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Development of World Peace, c/o St. Thomas Church or any charity.
CARLING, Harold Essery
CARLING, Harold Essery - Halifax, died March 3, 2000, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in London, Ont., he was a son of the late Isaac Thomas and Gladys (Essery) Carling. He is survived by his son, Michael John, Moncton, N.B.; daughter, Mary Catherine (Mrs. Ron Fleming), Terrace, B.C.; grandchildren, Christopher, Travis, Stephen, Paul, David, Erin and Teresa; great-grandchild, Brendan; nieces, Anne and Barbara. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen in 1994; his sister, Ruth in 1984; and his brother, John in 1995. A veteran of the Second World War, he retired as a flight lieutenant in the RCAF in 1962. He was then Atlantic manager of Bacardi and Company until his retirement in 1980. He served on the parish council of Saint Pius X Roman Catholic Church as chairman of the finance committee. He was a member of the Consolation Ministry Committee and member of the funeral choir. He was an active volunteer with Hand in Hand. He was a member of the Ashburn Golf and Mayflower Curling Clubs. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, in Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, in St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Halifax. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the QEII Hospital Foundation.
LEADLEY, William
LEADLEY, William - 72, Lower Sackville, died April 16, 1999, at home. Born in Halifax, He was a son of the late Leonard and Marie (Bell Fountain) Leadley. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He was a member of Sackville seniors bowling league. He was also a member of Sackville Legion Seniors Club. Surviving are son, David, Lower Sackville; brothers, Doug, Georgie, Harold, Halifax; Edward, Calgary, Alta.; companion, Cheryl Robicheau. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Jean Hennberry; daughters, Brenda Lee and Darlene; a son in infancy; sister, Shirley Reid. Visitation 7-9, p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Monday, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday, in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Gerald David officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, reception to follow in the funeral home. Family flowers only, donations to any charity.
MacKEEN, M. Evelyne
MacKEEN, M. Evelyne - 74, Aspen, died Friday, April 16, 1999, in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Caledonia, Guysborough Co., she was a daughter of the late John Knox and Margaret Katherine (MacIntosh) Chisholm. She lived in Aspen most of her life with the exception of ten years in Ontario. She attended Normal College, Truro and taught for six years. She drove the West River Mail Route for 22 years. After returning from Grande Cache, Alta.; she worked as a guide at the Historic Sherbrooke Village for 13 years. She was an avid gardener, knitter and tireless volunteer. She was a friend to all she met. She was a member of the Kirk Memorial United Church, Glenelg, where she was a former member of the board of stewards and a charter member of the UCW. She was also a member of the Greenfield seniors club, Aspen Community Club, Branch 59 of the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary, Sherbrooke, and the St. Mary's Homemakers Association. Surviving are her husband, Scott of 51 years; daughters, Heather (Gary), Yellowknife; Melodie (Gerry), Ottawa; Natalie and (Robert), Halifax; Darlene (Kevin), Truro; sons, Clive (Margo), Aspen; Dale (Lenore) Lochaber. She is also survived by grandchildren, Krista (Milind), Chad (Jean), Daryl (Kendra), Travis, Tara, Janice, Brendan, Tania, Trent, Tyson, Tyler, Gavin, Jaret, Kylee, Travis, Crystal, Haley, Derek and Logan; great-grandson, Dylan, Chaitan and sister, Mrs. Ruby Cruickshank, Sherbrooke. She was predeceased by brothers Lester and Clifford, son Mark and and granddaughter, Teagan. Her remains will rest in the Kirk Memorial United Church in Glenelg, with visitation today at 2-4, 7-9 p.m. from where funeral service will be held Monday at 3 p.m., Rev. Fred Archibald officiating, assisted by Donald Cameron. Burial in the Aspen Baptist Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the H.W. Angus Funeral Home, Stillwater.
TOMPKINS, Phyllis Mary
TOMPKINS, Phyllis Mary - 96, Halifax, died April 15, 1999, in Northwood Centre. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late James and Angeline (Sampson) Sampson. She was a great lover of animals. Surviving are her husband, Albert "Bert"; son, Reginald; daughter, Ann Marie, both of Halifax; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a nephew. She was predeceased by son, Terrance; sister, Elizabeth Sampson. Funeral service was held 1 p.m. Saturday in J.A. Snow Funeral Chapel, Windsor Street, Halifax. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Bide Awhile Animal Shelter or SPCA.
JENKINS, Agnes Louise
JENKINS, Agnes Louise - 93, Valley View Villa, Riverton formerly of MacLellans Brook, died April 17, 1999, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Trenton she was a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (English) Tanner. She was a member of MacLellans Mountain Presbyterian Church, the Woman's Institute, and Red Cross. Surviving are daughters, Alice Campbell, Barrie, Ont.; Carole (Mrs. Fred Gunn), Coalburn; Katherine (Mrs. Francis Verscheve), Waterdown, Ont.; Helen (Mrs. Ron Lavoie), Burlington, Ont.; sons, Stran, Walter, Fraser, Frederick, all of MacLellans Brook; George, Greenwood; Gordon, at home; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; half-sister, Myra Marsh, Trenton. She was predeceased by her husband, Ephraim; son, Roy; grandson, Glenn; sisters, Georgie, Clara; half-sister, Gladys; half-brothers, Fraser Tanner, Bill Tanner. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, in R. H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday in MacLellans Mountain Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Jessie Johnson officiating. Burial in Castle Hill Cemetery, MacLellans Brook. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to a charity of choice.
DEAN, William Burton Sr.
DEAN, William Burton Sr. - 86, King Street, Stellarton, died April 17, 1999, at home. Born in Stellarton, he was a son of the late Amos and Eliza May (Hilchey) Dean. He was a member of Christ Anglican Church, Stellarton where he served as an usher for many years. He retired from Trenton Works (Stock taker) in 1977. He was an avid card player and founding member of the Stellarite Seniors Club, Stellarton. He enjoyed wood working and gardening. Surviving are his wife, the former, Mildred Jane Trefry; daughter, Faye MacInnis, Calgary, Alta.; sons, Burton Jr., Stellarton; Donald, Stellarton; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two infant sons; sister, Fletia; brother, Maurice; half- sister, Daisy-May; half-brother, John Hartlen. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Monday, in P&K MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday, in Christ Anglican Church, Stellarton, Rev. Jim McCorriston officiating. Burial in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only. Donations to Christ Anglican Church or Canadian Cancer Society.
FANCY, Lee Edwin
FANCY, Lee Edwin - 85, Glenview Lodge, formerly 361 Robie St., Truro, passed away August 25, 1998, in the lodge. Born in Brookline, Mass., he was a son of the late Guy and Blanche (Cook) Fancy. Lee was a member of First Baptist Church and for many years worked as garage foreman with Glassey Motors Ltd. and Briarwood Ford Ltd. He was a member of the Phoenix Lodge 50, IOOF, and Parkinson's Foundation, where he served as a former treasurer. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Fillmore; daughter, Ruth Crowdis, Truro; son, Robert, Toronto; brother, Jack, Rothesay, N.B.; grandchildren, Mike and Kim Dale, Shauna Dugas; great-grandchildren, Craig and Amanda Dale. He was predeceased by brothers, Harry, Ronald, Donald, Reginald. Visitation will be held today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. Memorial service Friday at 2 p.m in First Baptist Church, Rev. Michael McDonald officiating. Burial in Aenon Cemetery, North River. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Division, First Baptist Church or charity of choice.
MILBURY, Annie Agnes
MILBURY, Annie Agnes - 79, 115 Spring St., Amherst, died August 26, 1998, in George du Mont Hospital, Moncton, N.B. Born in Advocate, she was a daughter of the late John and Edith (Clarke) Spicer. She was a former member of Miriam Rebekah Lodge 36. Surviving are daughters, Mildred (Mrs. Aldrice Bourque), Oshawa, Ont.; Mary (Mrs. Leon (Buster) Thibodeau), Winnipeg; sons, Wyman, Dale, Salisbury, N.B.; Eugene, Oshawa; Wilbert, East Amherst; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her foster parents, Harris and Millie Fields; her husband, Hedley; son, Arnold; sisters, Hilda Allen, Sabra Morris; brothers, Dave, Herbie, Alonzo, Oscar, Everett, Ellis, Arthur. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in Furlong's Funeral Home, Amherst. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday in Cumberland Memorial Chapel, Amherst, Rev. Randy Matheson officiating. Burial in Advocate Cemetery. Donations to Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch; Red Cross Society, or any charity.
