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KENNEDY (Hughes), Sadie
KENNEDY (Hughes), Sadie - Westville, a well-known and highly respected lifetime resident of the town of Westville, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 1999, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, where she had been a patient for a number of weeks. She was in her 82nd year, and was one of five children of the late Ernest and Sadie (Muir) Hughes. She was the wife of the late Ronald J. (Ponnie) Kennedy, and former town councillor for the town of Westville. She was a former legal secretary and a commissioner of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. She was educated in Westville and New Glasgow schools and upon her graduation from high school, enrolled in Maritime Business College where she graduated. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church, past president of New Glasgow and Area VON board of directors; member of Crystal Fountain Rebekah Lodge 11 for 54 years, PNG Club, past chief of the Murray Temple 4 Pythian Sisters, as well as the Order of the Eastern Star. She belonged to Westville Heritage Club and the choral and Ukelele groups. She was a former member of Westville Dunvegan Pipe Band Mothers Club and Westville Curling Club. Sadie will be long remembered by all who knew her for her sunny disposition and willingness to help anyone who sought her assistance. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by daughter, Sylvia Muir, Dartmouth; son, Brian and wife Lois, Linacy; grandchildren, Coleen (Mrs. Paul MacKenzie), Plymouth; Tracy, Westville; Denise (Mrs. Trent MacLean), Pictou; Dannie, Halifax; Walter, Linacy; Greig Muir, Westville; Lee Muir, Halifax; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Hannah. She is also survived by sister, Annie (Mrs. A. Kennedy), Westville, and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her eldest son, Ronald (Jr.); sister, Dorothy (Mrs. Robert Payne) and brothers, George and Samuel. Visitation will be held today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in St. Paul's United Church, Westville, Rev. Joseph LaFave officiating. Interment will be in Auburn Cemetery, Westville. Family flowers only. Donations in her memory may be made to any charity.
WALSH, Arthur G. Jr.
WALSH, Arthur G. Jr. - 54, Vancouver, died suddenly February 6, 1999. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Arthur and Rita Veronica (MacKinnon) Walsh. Art was retired from the Canadian Air Force and until recently worked as a contractor in the Vancouver area. He was predeceased by his mother, Rita. He is survived by his father, Arthur, Dartmouth; brothers, Neil (Edna), Amherst; David, Ken (Judy), Dartmouth; Owen, Halifax; several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his many friends in Vancouver, and family and friends in Halifax. As per Art's request, cremation and memorial service will be held in Vancouver. A service in Dartmouth will be held Monday, February 15, at 6:30 p.m. in St. Anthony's Church, 29 Farrell St., Dartmouth, Rev. Richard Philiposki officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
ACKLES, Ada and Ron
ACKLES - MOM AND DAD
Ada, who passed away on February 14th, 1997, and Ron, who passed away February 18th, 1998.
Together for eternity, but sadly missed by your family.
You're in our thoughts and prayers each and every day,
And in our hearts you will always stay.
We miss you so.
Love, Tom, Carrie-Lynn, Chantel, and your new grandson, Devon.
BRYAN, Frederick
BRYAN, Frederick - 67, 205 Legatto St., Sydney Mines, died April 15, 1999, in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Burnt Islands, Nfld., he was a son of the late William and Isabel Bryan. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Sydney Mines, and was also a member of the Orange Lodge of North Sydney. Before his retirement, he worked with National Sea. Surviving are his wife, Yvonne MacLeod Bryan; sons, Ernie, Halifax; Ivan, Bruce, Newfoundland; stepdaughter, Mary MacLeod; stepson, John MacLeod, both of Sydney Mines; stepsisters, Emily, Lillian, Mary, June; stepbrothers, William, Steven; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Edith Thorne; son, Steven; brothers, James, Henry. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday in Trinity Anglican Church, Rev. Brenda Drake officiating. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Sydney Mines.
RHODES, S. "Dusty"
RHODES, S. "Dusty" - After a lengthy battle with cancer, at St. Peter's Hospital, on Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in his 80th year. Member Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 163, and Burlington Canadian Naval Association and Chief Petty Officer's Association. Served during the Second World War and sailed on HMCS Skeena, Groux, Gatineau, Saguney, Magnificiant. Chief petty officer first class, Royal Canadian Navy 1939-1962. Ten years with J. Kern Real Estate followed by own Brokerage Rhodes Real Estate. Predeceased by wife, Marie Gertrude; brothers, Charles, Ted, Cecil, Jack, and sisters, Edna Ellis and Betty White, and only grandson, Collin Reid. Survived by daughter, Heather and son-in-law George Nates; niece, Betty and nephew, Bob Watson (Barrie, Ontario); nieces Olga and Denise (Goodyear, Ariz.). Memorial donations to St. Peter's Hospital are appreciated. Cremation has taken place. Burial at sea, Atlantic Command, Royal Canadian Navy, Halifax, to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Smith's Funeral Home, Burlington, Ont.
WIGGINTON, Gordon Merle
WIGGINTON, Gordon Merle - 47, Halifax, died April 15, 1999, at home. Born in Halifax, he was the adopted son of Gordon and Audrey (O'Brien) Wigginton, Halifax. He was an employee of Canada Post for 23 years. Surviving are his former wife, Cathy Chapman; brother, William "Billy", Montreal; sisters, Carrie, Toronto; Donna, Montreal; Marie, Halifax; several nieces and nephews. Visitation 1 p.m. Monday until time of prayers 2 p.m. Monday, both in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Donations to any charity.
MARTELL, James H. "Jimmie"
MARTELL, James H. "Jimmie" - L'Ardoise, passed away Friday, April 16, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Rockdale, he was a son of the late Wilfred and Nona (Langille) Martell. He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Parish L'Ardoise. He served overseas with the Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47, St. Peters. He is survived by his wife the former Theresa Martell; brothers, Lawrence Rockdale, Charles, Halifax; Lester, L'Ardoise; sisters, Elizabeth Boulet, West L'Ardoise; and Leona Landry Rockdale; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother John and sisters Cora MacDonald and Kathleen in infancy. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until 9 p.m today at the L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held on Monday at 3 p.m. from Holy Guardian Angels Funeral Home, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Interment will take place in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the any charity. Funeral under the direction of W.J. Whitty Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.
TILLEY, Annie Eileen
TILLEY, Annie Eileen - 90, Dartmouth, formerly of Sydney, died April 19, 1999, in Northwood Manor, Halifax. Born in Glovertown, Nfld., she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Louise (Parsons) Sweetapple. She was a member of The Salvation Army Sydney Citadel Corps. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are daughters, Hilda MacPherson, Belleville, Ont.; Joan Hicks, Dartmouth; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert; son, Gower; daughter, Joyce Howie; son-in-law, Walter Howie; sisters, Jean Reid, Bessie Burridge; brother, Dawson. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, both in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Capt. Sandra Stokes officiating. Burial in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations to any charity.
HERDMAN, Alan Peter
HERDMAN, Alan Peter - Passed away peacefully April 5, 1999, in Ajax-Pickering General Hospital, Ajax, Ont. Beloved husband of Margaret Dunphy, formerly of Truro. Father of Geoffrey, Emily, Andrew and Jessica. Dear son of Bill and Margaret. Long-time music teacher at Mowat CI, Scarborough. Sadly missed by family members and friends. "Music gives a sense to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything." Plato
LONG, Patricia Anne
LONG, Patricia Anne - 52, Meteghan, Digby Co., died April 18, at home. Born in Toronto, she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Yvonne (Doucette) Coe. Surviving are daughter, Marlene Kenley, Bedford; sons, Earl, Gilberts Cove, Digby Co.; Gregory, New Edinburgh; sisters, Yvonne Doucette, Gilberts Cove; Theresa Stapleton, Halifax; brother, Clayton, Prince Edward Island; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald; granddaughter, Nicole Mary Yvonne Long. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, both in Jayne's Funeral Home, Weymouth North. Burial in St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery, Weymouth North. Family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
GRADY, Ruth Gladys
GRADY, Ruth Gladys - 74, Mountain Avenue, Dartmouth, died April 20, 1999, at home. Born in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Harlen and Martha (Herrot) Gudger. Surviving are sons, Charles, Dartmouth; Richard, Eastern Passage; Michael, Porters Lake; Neil, Eastern Passage; daughter, Sharon Robinson, Lake Echo; Bonnie Blinn, Dartmouth; Edith Alexander, Dartmouth; sister, Melvina, Dartmouth; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Cyril; infant daughter, Marie; sisters, Emily, Rachael, Florence, Hazel; brothers, John, Buster, Branwell, Philip, Harlen. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in St. Luke's Anglican Church, 9 Veterans Ave., Dartmouth, Rev. Carolyn Tomlin officiating. Interment to follow in Mount Hermon Cemetery, Dartmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses, the Red Cross Society or The Lung Association. Arrangements entrusted to Dignity Cremation Services.
BRIGHT, Lloyd William
BRIGHT, Lloyd William - 91, Annapolis Royal, and formerly of Southville, Digby Co., died April 19, 1999, in the Annapolis Royal Nursing Home. Born in Hasset, Digby Co., he was a son of the late John and Maria (Fowler) Bright. He is survived by daughters, Alfreda (Mrs. Richard Cromwell) and Geneva (Mrs. Daniel Cromwell), both of Southville, Digby Co.; Velda (Mrs. Victor Francis) and Linda (Mrs. Fred Bailey), both of Lequille, Annapolis Co.; Volina (Mrs. Earl Cromwell), Dartmouth; sons, Lloyd Jr., Southville, Digby Co.; Glendon, Toronto; Arnold, Ottawa, and Troy, Dartmouth; sister, Betty Hill, Saint John, N.B.; 37 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Alvada Cromwell; daughter, Charlotte; son, Martin; granddaughter, Stephanie; four sisters and four brothers. Visitation 6-9 p.m. today with prayers at 8 p.m. today, both in Jayne's Funeral Home, Weymouth North. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, Southville, Rev. John MacPherson will officiate, with burial in the parish cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the Annapolis Royal Nursing Home. He will be greatly missed by the staff of the nursing home who they adopted as their "Pup". They treated him with love, respect and dignity.
MILLETT, Donna Mary
MILLETT, Donna Mary - Died April 24, 1999, in Halifax. Born in the Magdalen Islands, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Annie Cyr. Surviving are daughters, Paulette, Halifax; Jean Rudolph, Pictou; son, Danny, Halifax; brothers, Paul, Pictou; William, Laurier, Euclide, Quebec; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by sisters, Alice, Adeline, Lorraine; brothers, Ned, Leo. No visitation by request. Service and burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax.
