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LANGLEY, Christena "Tena"
LANGLEY, Christena "Tena" - 76, Port Hawkesbury, formerly of Point Tupper, died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, at St. Vincent's Guest House, Halifax. Born in Judique, Inverness Co., she was a daughter of the late John Willie and Margaret Catherine (MacIsaac) Graham. She was a retired manager of the former Heather Theatre, Port Hawkesbury. She was a former member of the Strait Area Curling Club; a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 43, Port Hawkebury; and a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Port Hawkesbury. She is survived by daughters, Kathy and husband Gerard MacIntyre, Dartmouth; Brenda Anne Langley, Squamish, B.C.; son, John Anthony "Jack" Langley, Halifax; sister, Florence Allen, Newfoundland; grandchildren, Wade and Sean Murray; Janice Hale; Brent and Jacqueline MacIntyre; great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Spencer Hale. She was predeceased by her husband, Angus; brothers, Louis, Ronald, Gus; sister, Mary Ann. At Tena's request, there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday from St. Joseph's Church, Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Interment in Southbrook Cemetery. Reception to follow in the church hall. Memorial donations may be made the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements entrusted to Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.
NICKERSON, Charles Andrew Earl
NICKERSON, Charles Andrew Earl - 34, Tantallon, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Douglas A. Nickerson and the late Jean M. (Morash) Nickerson. Surviving are his loving daughter, Jessica; sisters, Paulette, Halifax; Sandra, Shelly, both of Tantallon; Angela and husband Wayne Chapdelaine, Tantallon; maternal grandfather, Earl Morash, Chester Basin. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors Friday, April 16, from 2-4 p.m. at their home, 2 Longards Rd., Tantallon. A family committal will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the palliative care unit, QEII Health Sciences Centre. Arrangements entrusted to Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home.
SMITH, Leah Lucille
SMITH, Leah Lucille - 82, Port Mouton, Queens Co., died April 12, 1999, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in South West Port Mouton, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Stella (Winters) Smith. She graduated from the Grace Maternity Hospital School of Nursing and practiced her nursing career in Bracebridge and Mount Forest, Ont., as well as in Shelburne, Liverpool and Halifax. She retired to Port Mouton in 1974. Surviving are sister, Nema McLane; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Stanley, Ralph, Maurice. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday in Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool, Rev. Ruth Brown officiating. Burial in Peaceful Hill Cemetery, Port Mouton. Donations to Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra, IWK Grace Foundation or any charity.
YORK
YORK - In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Madeline, who passed away April 15, 1969; and a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather Everett, who passed away
February 11, 1983.
Every day in so many ways
Happy memories come our way,
Time and years roll swiftly by
But loving memories never die.
Sadly missed and remembered by daughter Gertie and family.
DRYSDALE
DRYSDALE - In loving memory of Mom and Dad, William (Bill) and May Drysdale who passed away April 16, 1978 and May 14, 1990.
Memories are our keepsake
We cherish them every day.
I keep them as precious on my mind as I journey on through life.
Love always, daughter Ruth.
WEATHERBEE, Agnes Evangeline
WEATHERBEE, Agnes Evangeline - 87, Wolfville, died April 20, 1999, in Grand View Manor, Berwick. Born in Kentville, she was a daughter of the late Eva Shay. She was an adherent of the Baptist church. Surviving are sons, Clarence and wife Veneda, Ronald and wife Donna, all of Wolfville; daughter, Julia and husband Laurie Griffin, Halls Harbour; sisters, Jennie and husband Clarence Heister, Indian Point; Evelyn "Dolly" Weatherbee, Wolfville; Eileen Oickle, Kentville; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold; son, Harold; daughter, Rosalia Hatt; grandson, Harold Weatherbee; brother, Murray Lee; sister, Justine Walsh. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Saturday in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Wolfville, Rev. Gary Manthorne officiating. Burial in Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville. Family flowers only. Memorial donations to Seyforth's Rest Home, Morristown, or the Grand View Manor, Berwick.
MANN, Greta Noel
MANN, Greta Noel - 84, Centre Burlington, died April 20, 1999, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Burlington, Hants Co., she was a daughter of the late Melbourne and Gertrude (Sanford) Sanford. She was a member of Independent Baptist Church, and was a Sunday school teacher. She was a member of the Burlington UCW, she enjoyed gardening and loved her home. Surviving are her husband, Walter; brothers, Neil, Upper Burlington; Carleton, Bedford; sisters, Dorothy Rhodes, Brooklyn; Barbara Kerr, Sackville; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter in infancy; a son in infancy; brothers, Reg, Cyril, Carmen, Lester, Dexter. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Friday, both in J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Summerville, Rev. Gerald Mosher officiating. Burial in Centre Burlington Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Children's Wish Foundation.
LeBLANC, John Anthony "White"
LeBLANC, John Anthony "White" - 88, Taigh Na Mara Guest Home, Glace Bay, died April 21, 1999, in Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Arsene and Annie (MacKinnon) LeBlanc. He was a member of St. John's Church, No. 2 Glace Bay. He worked with Devco as a coal miner until his retirement. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also served with the Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War. He was a former resident of 58-4th St., Glace Bay. Surviving are his wife, the former Frances Snow; daughters, Bernadette McNeil, Coxheath; Carmel Coffin, Rose Harrietha, Joan Sparrow, Colleen McPhee, all of Glace Bay; Betty Ann Richard, Saint John, N.B.; sons, Albert, Terrance "Bo", Edward, Thomas, Barry, Daniel, all of Glace Bay; 21 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant son; brothers, Richard, Joseph; sisters, Mary White, Sadie Murrin, Annie Colson. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Friday in St. John's Church, Glace Bay, Rev. Paul McGillivray officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association.
EVANS, James Edward
EVANS, James Edward - 82, 8 Huron Ave., Sydney Mines, died February 3, 1998, in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in North Sydney, he was a son of the late John and Sarah (Gale) Evans. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Sydney Mines. He was a veteran of the Second World War, and was employed with Moore's Electric until his retirement in 1980. He was past secretary-treasurer of Royal Canadian Legion, Breton Branch 8, Sydney Mines. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are his wife, the former Evelyn Mouland; daughter, Ellen (Mrs. Freeman Johnstone), Forestburg, Alta.; son, Daryl, Leitches Creek; five grandchildren; half-brothers, Fred, Jack, Terrance; half-sister, Ella Sherfey. He was predeceased by his stepmother, Sarah (Cox) Evans; brothers, James Wallace, Edgar John, Wallace, Harold, Freddie, Chesley, Ralph; sisters, Margaret, Effie (Queenie). Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in G.R. Francis & Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday in Trinity Anglican Church, Rev. Brenda Drake officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery. Donations to any charity.
WEIR, Evelyn Georgia
WEIR, Evelyn Georgia - 86, Black River, Kings Co., died February 1, 1998, in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born in Black River, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Agnes (Schofield) Weir. While living in Ontario, she was employed with Holiday Inns for several years. She later moved to Halifax and retired to Black River 20 years ago. Surviving are brother, Victor (Dick), Wellington; sisters, Marion (Mrs. Edward Hyland), Halifax; Irene (Mrs. Frank Davies), London, Ont.; Olive (Mrs. Gordon McNab), Dartmouth; Beverley (Mrs. Basil Duncanson), Hortonville, Kings Co. She was predeceased by brothers, Ellis, Lester, Lawrence, Arthur, Aveman, Gordon; sisters, June, Hazel. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Wolfville, Rev. Dr. Freeman Fenerty officiating. Burial at a later date in Black River Cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society, Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or any charity.
COALBURN, Jeffery Scott Mason
COALBURN, Jeffery Scott Mason - 25, Reeves Road, Coalburn, Pictou Co., died May 29, 1998, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, New Infirmary Site. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of Wayne and Patsy (Hawley) Mason, Coalburn. He had attended school in New Glasgow and was an employee of Eastern Tire Ltd., New Glasgow. He was an adherent of Union Presbyterian Church, Thorburn. He enjoyed music, the outdoors and the YMCA fitness program. His daughter, Cassidy Blake was the most important person in his life. Surviving besides his parents are daughter, Cassidy, Pictou; girlfriend, Catherine McGuire, Pictou; brother, Chris, at home and girlfriend, Bernadette Mason, New Glasgow; maternal grandmother, Mary Hawley, Valley View Villa, Riverton; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Bryce Cameron, Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow; paternal grandfather, Grant Mason, Coalburn; niece, Kimberly; nephew, D.J.; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by brother, Trevor; paternal grandmother, Sadie Mason; maternal grandfather, Daniel Hawley. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in P.&K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday in Union Presbyterian Church, Rev. Glenn MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Abercrombie Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to the IWK Grace Health Centre Foundation.
