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WALSH, Nellie M.
WALSH, Nellie M. - Passed away February 16, 2000, in the Glades. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Annie (Boucher) Martin. She is survived by daughter, June (James) Moore; grandson, Wayne, Glenn and Shawn; six great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held February 21 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help followed by burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
MAHAR, Jacob David William
MAHAR, Jacob David William - Infant son of Jason Peter Mahar and Charlene Annette Merriam, Morristown, Kings Co., died February 16, 2000, in the IWK Grace Health Centre, Halifax. Surviving are stepsister, Ashley Dawn Power; paternal grandparents, Glenna and David W. Mahar, Lake George, Kings Co.; paternal great-grandmother, Della Lutz, Aylesford; maternal grandparents, William Power, Gail Best; maternal stepgrandparents, John Best, Ellen Power, Parrsboro. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick, Rev. Margo MacDougall officiating. Burial in Morristown Cemetery. Donations to IWK Grace Foundation, Halifax.
CORBIN, Edith Daisy
CORBIN, Edith Daisy - 68, Windsor, formerly of Gaspereau, Kings Co., died February 17, 2000, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Gaspereau, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Jenny (Walsh) Messom. She resided in the valley area most of her life and later moved to Windsor where she resided until her death. Surviving are son, Merle, South Alton, Kings Co.; daughters, Linda Flewin, London, England; Dianne Campbell, Kentville; brothers, Sherman, Windsor; James, Morristown; sister, Florence Walsh, Morristown; nine grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Mearle; son, Glenn; daughter, Francais. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Sunday, funeral 11 a.m. Monday, both in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Kentville, Rev. Gary Manthorne officiating. Burial in Gaspereau Cemetery, Gaspereau.
ROMKEY, William Henry
ROMKEY, William Henry - 83, Halifax, passed away February 17, 2000, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Lower LaHave, Lunenburg Co., he was a son of the late James N. and Ellen Lee (Creaser) Romkey. From High School he followed the sea for six years including service in the merchant navy during the Second World War. Following that he joined Canadian National Railways and retired as a locomotive engineer. From 1962-1992 he was a prominant Halifax real estate broker who owned and operated Romkey Real Estate. He was a member of Bethany United Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Riverport. He is survived by his wife, the former Mavis Creaser; sons, Brian and wife Margaret, Barrie and wife Lynn, all of Halifax; grandsons, Michael, Jeffrey and Marc; sisters, Phyllis Hilton, Halifax; Maisie Mosher, Lower Rose Bay. He was predeceased by sisters, Marcella, Ena Pilbor, Alice Walters, Isabel Crouse; brothers, Paul and Albert. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to Bethany United Church building fund or any charity.
SPEARS, Herman
SPEARS - In loving memory of a dear father, Herman Spears, who passed away February 11, 1995.
February comes to us with sad regret,
It brings many a day we shall never forget.
Precious memories never die.
As years roll on and days go by.
Deep in our hearts a memory is kept,
Of the ones we loved and will never forget.
Sadly missed and always remembered by daughter Brenda, son-in-law Keith and family.
JEWERS
JEWERS - In loving memory of my parents, Heath Isaac, who passed away January 15, 1973, and mother, Marjorie Eulilia, who passed away February 10, 1999.
Today we recall sad memories,
Of dear parents gone to rest.
And the ones who think of them today,
Are the ones that loved them best.
Remembered by daughter Eleanor and family.
CHIASSON Luby Joseph
CHIASSON Luby Joseph - 69, Pere Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp, passed away February 9, 2000, in the home. Born in Cheticamp, he was a son of the late Joseph and Marie Chiasson. He was a member of St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp and he worked at Evan's Coal Mine, St. Rose, all his life. He is survived by wife, Marie Annie May; sons, Gelas, Plateau; Gary, Ottawa; Eric, Platin; Wayne, Cheticamp; brothers Arthur, Alphonse, Petit Etang; Wilfred, Toronto; Daniel, Point Cross; Paul, Cheticamp Island; sisters, Isabelle Lefort, Cheticamp; Sara Benoit, Antigonish; Germaine Chiasson, Emilia Chiasson, Toronto; Therese Spears, Toronto; Bernadette Larade, Petit Etang; grandchildren, Troy, Lindsay, Claire, Christopher, Chelsea. He was predeceased by brothers Claudie, Levi and Gerard. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m., Sunday, in Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral mass 10 a.m., Monday in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Pere Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp.
STICKNEY, Kenneth MacIntyre
STICKNEY, Kenneth MacIntyre - 48, died at home in Dartmouth. He was the son of Hazel MacIntyre and Lee Stickney. Born in Toronto, he spent part of his early life in London, Ont. Returning to Toronto, he received his secondary education at North Toronto Collegiate Institute. He attended the University of Toronto, receiving his BA in 1973 and his MA in History in 1976. His master's thesis was on Supply in the Niagara Frontier Campaign in the War of 1812. Following graduation, he embarked on a career in journalism, working for McLean-Hunter Business Publications and Southam News. In 1986, he moved to Halifax with Daily Commercial News and soon left to start a career as a free-lance journalist. He was a contributor to the Dictionary of Canadian Biography and had written several television and radio scripts. At the time of his death, he was working on the second part of a fantasy trilogy. He had long been interested in motorcycles, being a member of the Suzuki Motorcycle Owners Club in Toronto, editing their newsletter. He was also active with the Nova Scotia Vintage Motorcycle Owner's club in Halifax. He was keenly interested in archery and black-powder shooting and had a life-long interest in history, belonging to the Society for Creative Anachronism. His wide-ranging and detailed knowledge made him a frequent and highly respected contributor to historical discussion groups. Surviving are relatives in Ontario, Alberta and the United States. Burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. Memorial gathering will be held on 7 p.m. Saturday, in the Walker House on Wyse Road, Dartmouth. Donations to any charity.
WINTERS, Diana E. M.
WINTERS, Diana E. M. - 50, Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., and formerly of Tanners Settlement, died Wednesday, February 9, 2000, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg, after a year-long battle with cancer. She was born in Blue Rocks, the fourth child of Jacob Hynick and the late Helen (Zwicker) Hynick (November 11, 1998) Tanners Settlement, Lunenburg Co. Diana spent her married years as a homemaker proudly caring for her husband, two daughters and their home. She also spent 10 years as co-owner of the Mahone Bay Health Club. She will be sadly missed by her husband, John; daughters, Shelly and husband Darren Veinot, Martins River; Sherry and husband Adam Sarty, Middlewood; grandchildren, Brandon and Brittany Sarty and Keesha Veinot; brother, Brian, Tanners Settlement; sisters, Linda Westhaver, Bridgewater; Anna, Conquerall Bank. She was predeceased by brother, Bruce; a brother and a sister in infancy. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 14, in Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Highway 3, Lunenburg, Rev. Robert Zinck officiating. Interment will be in Park Cemetery, Indian Point. Flowers from the immediate family only. Memorial donations may be made to the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Wildlife Association or to a charity of choice.
SNUDDEN, Rev. George H.
SNUDDEN, Rev. George H. - Fredericton, N.B., died in Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on Thursday, February 10, 2000. He was 78. Born in Windsor, Ont., he was a son of the late Charles and Ada (Hill) Snudden. He was a retired Baptist minister, having pastored in Margaretsville, Lockeport, Brookfield, Summerside, P.E.I., Moncton, N.B. and First North River, N.B. He was also chaplain at George Dumont Hospital in Moncton and the Moncton Detention Centre. Rev. Snudden was a member of Gideons International, the Kiwanis Club and Board of Governors, Coverdale. He served overseas with the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Surviving are his wife, Irene; daughters, Sharon Gillis (John), Fredericton; Shirley Pearce (Norman), Truro; and Barbara Reimer (Robert), Waterloo, Ont.; son, George, Nova Scotia; several grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Charles (Vera), Windsor, Ont. The family has requested that there be no visitation and no flowers. A celebration of life will be held in Grace Memorial United Baptist Church, 535 Northumberland St., Fredericton, on Saturday, February 12, at 2 p.m., Rev. Doug Hapeman officiating. Memorials to Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital Kidney Dialysis Unit, c/o Chalmers Regional Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 9000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5N5, or Gideons International would be appreciated by the family. Bishop's Funeral Home, Fredericton, in charge of arrangements.
FOGARTY, Deacon Donald Wilfred
FOGARTY, Deacon Donald Wilfred - 77, Dartmouth, died January 15, 1999, at home. Born in Dartmouth, he was the only child of the late James and Mary (Myatt) Fogarty. He was ordained to the Order of Deacon by Archbishop James Hayes on June 20, 1981. A native of Dartmouth, he was a graduate of St. Mary's University with a BA and Dalhousie University with his B.Ed. He took further graduate studies in education and graduated cum laude with a masters of arts degree in 1960. He also held a professional diploma in adult physical education, health and recreation from the Nova Scotia Teachers Summer School and a diploma from the Department of Education in supervision and administration. He spent 37 years in the field of education, retiring as principle of St. Joseph's - A. McKay School, Halifax. He was the supervisor of physical education in the Halifax school system for eight years; the first administrator of adult education, a position he held for 13 years and assistant to the director of the Nova Scotia Teachers Summer School. He was an active member of St. Anthony's Parish and a past member of several committees. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruth Cosgrove; children, Patricia Fogarty-Pearce, Dartmouth; Dr. Terry, North Sydney; Colleen Fogarty, Lower Sackville; Kathleen Fogarty, Dartmouth; Peggy MacDonald, Dartmouth, Michael, Sudbury, Ont.; five grandchildren. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 7-9 p.m Sunday, in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St., Funeral 10 a.m. Monday in St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Courtney Road, Archbishop Terrance Prendergast S.J. officiating. Burial Mount Hermon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to any charity.
MacDOUGALL, Clarence Gerard
MacDOUGALL, Clarence Gerard - 56, Banff, Alta., died January 14, 1999, in Banff. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Alexander and Catherine (MacPherson) MacDougall. Surviving are, sister, Mary (Mrs. Frances Dhooge), Antigonish; brothers, Leo, Donald, Antigonish; Allister, Halifax; John, Alberta; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by brother, Ronald. Burial will take place in Banff. Memorial service 4 p.m. Tuesday in St. Margaret's Parish, Arisag, Antigonish Co., Rev. Tom Morley officiating. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
MacKINNON, John Alex
MacKINNON, John Alex - 79, Malagawatch, Inverness, Co., died January 15, 1999, in Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. Born in Marble Mountain, he was a son of the late Alex and Mary Anne (Roberts) MacKinnon. He was a retired farmer, a member of Fulton Presbyterian Church, Malagawatch, and a member of Island View Senior Citizens Club, Marble Mountain. He was a veteran of the Second World War. Surviving are sisters, Charlotte Ross, Tatamagouche; Sadie Matheson, Sydney; Margaret (Mrs. John J. MacQueen), Sydney River; brother, Dan Charlie, Malagawatch. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Elsie MacAulay; sister, Catherine MacIvor. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Sunday, funeral 2 p.m. Monday, all in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury, Rev. Quincy Caldwell officiating. Burial in Mount Malagawatch Cemetery. Donations to Malagawatch Cemetery Fund or any charity.
