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Sarah Anne "Sadie" MacDonald
MacDONALD, Sarah Anne "Sadie" - 71, Dartmouth, passed away November 22, 2002, at home. Born in St. Andrews, Antigonish Co., she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Mary Anne (MacRae) MacGilliviary.
She will be sadly missed by her loving family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Edward; daughters, Kim (Mike) Anstey, Ramona (Steve) McOnie; son, Barry; granddaughters, Amanda and Ashlee; brother, Angus A.
She was predeceased by her sisters, Jessie Haviland, Margaret Saxton; brothers, Alexander H., John W.
Visitation will take place 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Sunday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, November 25, in St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Dartmouth, Father Charles Burke officiating. Burial in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. A reception to follow in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
Clarence Stephen Anderson
ANDERSON, Clarence Stephen - 71, passed away peacefully November 20, 2002, in QEII Health Sciences Centre. Born in Upper Hammonds Plains, he was a son of the late Edolphus and Florence (Brown) Anderson.
He was employed at the Halifax Shipyard for over 28 years, retiring in 1997. Though a very private person, Clarence will always be remembered for his hospitality, open house and country living, raising pigs, chickens, selling eggs and farming.
Surviving are brothers, Lennett (Valmah), Neil (Doreen), Wesley (Gladys Glawson), Owen (Alfreda), all of Hammonds Plains; Alfred (Gloria), Toronto; sisters, Ruth and Florence, Hammonds Plains; stepchildren, Charles (Linda) Jackson, Stella (Donald) Anderson, Hammonds Plains; numerous nephews, nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews; sister-in-law, Irene David, Halifax.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ellen.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic Funeral Home, Lower Sackville. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday in Emmanuel Baptist Church, Rev. Lennett Anderson Jr. officiating. Interment will take place in the community cemetery, Upper Hammonds Plains.
Donations in Clarence's memory to any charity.
John Lawrence Wagner
WAGNER, John Lawrence - 75, Dartmouth, passed away suddenly Tuesday, November 19, 2002, at home. Born August 15, 1927, in Toronto, he was a son of the late Cecil and Jean (Gilchrist) Wagner.
He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1945, retiring after 37 years as a CPO, First Class, ERA. He served on Canada's three aircraft carriers, the Warrior, Magnificent and Bonaventure. He served in Korea on H.M.C.S. Iroquois. John was a charter member of the Atlantic Chief and Petty Officers Association and enjoyed his time with friends at the "Coffee Club".
John is survived by and was the devoted husband of the former Elaine McLellan; loving father of Beverley (Harry) Todd, Cindy (Ken) Bottaro; loving brother of Helen (Gordon) Laird, Peterborough, Ont.; loving grandfather of Richard Todd, Michelle and Jeffrey Wagner, Christopher and Jennifer Bottaro; great-grandchildren, Kayla and Taylor Todd.
He was predeceased by son, Philip; brothers, Edward, Paul; granddaughter, Andrea Todd.
Cremation has taken place. His remains are resting in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, with visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, where funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Rev. Patricia Malin officiating. Private family interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Immediately following the funeral, family and friends are invited to a reception in Oceanview Lounge of Atlantic Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in John's memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 204-5523 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax, NS B3J 9Z9 would be appreciated.
Dorothy Joan Godsoe
GODSOE, Dorothy Joan - 79, Halifax, died November 19, 2002, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Barrie, Ont., she was a daughter of the late Royal Warner and Alice (Maisey) (Warner) Young.
She worked for the provincial government for a number of years. She was an active member for over 40 years at Fairview United Church where she also taught Sunday school. She was a life member of the U.C.W.
Surviving are sister, Jean Quait (John), Sarnia, Ont.; nieces, Joan Milligan, British Columbia; Gail Millward, British Columbia and Janice Quait, Ontario.
She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert; brother, Leon.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Friday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday in Fairview United Church, Rev. Heather Hemmings officiating. Interment to follow in Fairview Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fairview United Church Memorial Fund
Benedict Joseph Hache
HACHE, Benedict Joseph - 61, Middle Sackville, passed away November 20, 2002, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII.
Born in Sydney, Cape Breton, he served in the Royal Canadian Navy for 15 years and was a self-employed dealer for Imperial Oil, Irving and Esso over a 20 year period. Most recently he was a serving member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires at CFB Halifax Dockyard. He was an avid hockey fan and one of the founding members of the Sackville Scooters Hockey Team. Ben was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, the former Colleen Bouchie; sons, Ben Jr., Stephen; daughter-in-law, Laurel; beloved granddaughter, Sarah; adopted sister, Josie Forward; many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Homes Limited, Sackville. A celebration in honor of Ben's life will be held 7-10 p.m. Friday, November 22, in Springfield Lake Recreation Center, Middle Sackville. Special thanks to the staff of CCU Unit, the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII, for their kindness and special care.
Eternal gratitude to Ed and Judy Chapman for their love and steadfast support during this time.
Donations in memory may be made to Anchor Industries Ltd., Sackville, which held a special place in Ben's heart.
Owen Edward Orr
ORR, Owen Edward - 81, Halifax, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, November 19, 2002, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Newport Corner,
Owen was a son of the late Frank and Mary (Cashman) Orr. After serving overseas during the Second World War, he was a letter carrier in Halifax and then worked at HMC Dockyard, retiring from there after 33 years.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Josephine (Mitchell); his children, David (Colleen), Marilyn, Douglas (Ann), Kathy (Kevin) and Jeffrey (Gail); grandchildren, on whom he doted, Marcus, Sarah, Nathan, Mary, Emily, Allison, Lydia, Jessica, Owen, Jonathon and Graham.
He was predeceased by brothers, Frank, Joe, John and Ralph; sister, Molly.
He left behind as well his latest animal companion, Clio, who will surely miss him as will all who knew his kindness and generosity. Owen was a conscientious blood donor for many years. He served with the St. Vincent de Paul Society for 20 years, and made weekly visits to Hope Cottage delivering donations created by Jose.
On Friday at noon there will be a funeral service in St Joseph Church with cremation to follow. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax.
Family flowers only, please. Owen would have appreciated any donations being made for the less fortunate at Hope Cottage.
