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PERKINS, Walter Ansel
PERKINS, Walter Ansel - 87, Annapolis Royal, died May 27, 2000, in Annapolis Royal Nursing Home. Born in Bear River, he was a son of the late Howard Dodge and Gratia Jeannette (Millner) Perkins. Surviving are son, Carroll, Edmonton, Alta.; daughters, Jeannette Popowich, Marie Barclay, Edmonton; brother, Ted, St. Catharines, Ont.; sister, Marie Clish, Medicine Hat, Alta.; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Louise Gross; brothers, Guy, Gardiner, Maxwell; sister, Gertrude. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Robert L. Hall Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal. Memorial service 2 p.m. Thursday in Annapolis Royal Nursing Home, Rev. Mark Shaw officiating. Donations to any charity.
POTTER, Phillip McDonald
POTTER, Phillip McDonald - 78, Aylesford, Kings Co., died May 27, 2000, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Aylesford, he was a son of the late William George and Alice Mae (Taylor) Potter. He was a veteran of the Second World War and had served overseas. He had worked in the United States for 29 years. Surviving are son, Phillip R., Radcliffe, Ky.; daughters, Dawn Segna, Butte, Mont.; Brenda Shimkus, Springfield, Mass.; brothers, Albert, Alberta; Dennis, Mississauga, Ont.; Vincent, Toronto, Ont.; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Hattie Irene Lutz; brother, St. Claire. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Royal Canadian Legion service 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, both in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick. Cremation to follow. Memorial service 2 p.m. Thursday in Aylesford United Baptist Church, Rev. Clyde Lowe officiating. Burial in Aylesford Union Cemetery. Donations to any charity.
HARRIS (Smith), Carol Rosalind
HARRIS (Smith), Carol Rosalind - After a 14 year battle with breast cancer, Carol passed away in the London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Saturday, May 27, 2000. Carol will be deeply missed by her husband, Ron Harris; her daughter, Shelley Harris and her husband Craig Johnson; and her daughter, Brenda Harris and her husband Andrew Taylor; and granddaughter, Isabel Taylor. Born in Summerville, Carol was a daughter of Katherine (McGowan) Smith and the late J. Stanley Smith and the sister of the late Marian May. She will be greatly missed by her brother, Douglas Smith and his wife Barbara; niece and nephew, Melanie and Michael and Aaron and Alexa; her brother-in-law, Thomas May. Carol was a graduate of Mount Allison University and the University of Toronto. She worked for many years as a Research Chemist at the University of Western Ontario, and as a Visiting Scientist in Australia, retiring to Guelph in 1990. Since that time, she traveled extensively through North America and Europe visiting family and friends. Carol also found time to be active in the University of Guelph College Women's Club, the Guelph Embroidery Guild and the Reach for Recovery Program of the Canadian Cancer Society. A memorial service celebrating Carol's life will be held on Monday, June 5, at the Arboretum Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont., at 1:30 p.m. Reception to follow at the Harris residence. A tree will be planted in memory of Carol Harris in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Aboretum. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 4A-214 Speedvale Ave. W., Guelph, Ontario N1H 1C4. Arrangements entrusted to Wall-Custance Funeral Home and Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, ON N1H 4K3.
SARTY, Howard "Wayne"
SARTY, Howard "Wayne" - 52, Parker's Cove, Annapolis Co., died May 30, 2000, in the Annapolis Community Health Centre, Annapolis Royal. Born in Parker's Cove, he was a son of Myrtle (Guest) Sarty and the late Clifford Sarty. He was a scallop fisherman all his working life. Surviving are sons, Dale, Red Deer, Alta.; Dennison, Penhold, Alta.; sisters, Alberta Foster, Hampton; Lillian Dexter, Brittain Road, Annapolis Co.; Eileen Sarty, Victoria Beach; brothers, Gerald, Granville Centre; Reginald, Young's Cove; Raymond, Middleton; Lewis, Parker's Cove; three grandchildren. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in Robert L. Hall Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday in Lake Brook United Baptist Church, Parker's Cove, Rev. John MacLeod officiating. Burial in Hillside Cemetery, Parker's Cove. Donations to any charity.
ELLIS, Verna Catherin
ELLIS, Verna Catherin - 80, Digby, died May 30, 2000, in Tideview Terrace, Digby. Born in Yarmouth, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Irene Doucette. She was a nurse who was employed at the Kentville Sanitarium, the Digby General Hospital and Tideview Terrace for 40 years. She took a correspondence course through the School of Chicago. Surviving are son, James Hubbard, Prince George, B.C.; sister, Dorothy Theriault, Meteghan River; Mae Bourque, Tusket, Yarmouth Co.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband, Hartney Ellis; brother, Joseph Doucette; sisters, Anna McIssac, Hilda Merick. No visitation by request. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday in Bayview United Cemetery, Bayview, Digby Co., Rev. John Cook officiating. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Jaynes Funeral Home, 7 Birch St., Digby.
WHYNOT, Pearle Casandra
WHYNOT, Pearle Casandra - 77, Milton, Queens Co., died May 31, 2000, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Simeon and Grace White. She worked for Al Smith, the local florist, Milton Nurseries for 40 years. She was a member of the Hank Snow Society of Liverpool and she enjoyed cross stitch, sewing, traveling and music. Surviving are daughters; Nilma MacLeod, Linda Whynot, Liverpool; Frances Burkholder, Bridgewater; sons, Rodney, Wayne, Milton; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean Levy, Mersey Point; Glee Drennan, Martins River. She was predeceased by husband, Joe; granddaughter, Vickie Whynot; great-grandson, Ashley MacLeod; sister, Joyce Boutlier; brother, Fred. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. June 2, in Chandlers Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Funeral 11 a.m. June 3, in Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool, Canon K.M. Vaughan officiating. Burial in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Bog Road, Liverpool. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to Trinity Anglican Church.
LIGHTFOOT, Edna Mae
LIGHTFOOT, Edna Mae - 84, Bridgetown, formerly of Nictaux, died May 31, 2000, in Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown. Born in Prince Albert, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Daniels) Lightfoot. She was a seamstress. Surviving are sister, Mildred, Nictaux; brother, Donald, Wilmot. She was predeceased by sisters, Evelyn, Helen, Leah; brothers, Laurie "Dick", Charles. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, funeral service 3 p.m. Saturday, both in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, Rev. Dr. Byron Fenwick officiating. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. Donations to any charity.
ADDICOTT, John "Jackie"
ADDICOTT, John "Jackie" - 68, Breton Bay Nursing Home, formerly of 21 Tompkinsville, Reserve Mines, died April 13, 1999, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace by, he was a son of the late Andrew and Irene (Campbell) Addicott. He was an employee of Devco for 35 years and served as financial secretary for Phalen Local with great integrity. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Smith, Reserve Mines; sons, Wendell, Kitchener, Ont.; Paul, Halifax; daughters, Ruthanne, Victoria, B.C.; Leone, Seattle, Wash.; Patricia, Dartmouth; brothers, Robert, Glace Bay; Bruce, Petawawa, Ont.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Edith, Leone. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, in V.J. MacGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, in St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines, Rev. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Donations to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or any charity.
CONGDON, Richard Dynham
CONGDON, Richard Dynham - 57, 106 Kent Albert St., Truro, passed away April 13, 1999, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in Truro, he was a son of Mrs. Helen (Teas) Congdon, Truro, and the late John Dynham Congdon. Richard was a lead station attendant for Air Canada at both Yarmouth and Halifax airports. He was a former resident of Yarmouth. He was a member of the Truro Curling Club and past member of the Yarmouth Curling Club. He was a past member of the Yarmouth Lions Club and the board of directors of the Yarmouth Exhibition. He was a former Cub leader in Yarmouth for many years. He enjoyed the sea and fishing, especially the tall ships. Surviving are his wife, the former Karen Allen; sons, John Dynham and Scott Richard, Truro; father-in-law, Murray W. Allen; several aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant brother, Wayne. Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, with funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, Rev. A.D. "Bill" Newell officiating. Burial in Mahon Cemetery, Great Village. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Nova Scotia Division, Leukemia Research.
BOURQUE, Albert F.
BOURQUE, Albert F. - 79, Billerica, Mass., died March 9, 1999, as a result of a car-pedestrian accident. Born in Sluice Point, he was a son of the late Albert and Mary Jane Bourque. He worked at the Halifax Dockyard for several years before moving to New England where he was a self-employed contractor. He was an avid cribbage player, gardener and master wood craftsman. He is survived by his wife, the former Regina Surette; daughters, Cecile (Mrs. Paul Gorman), Dartmouth; Lorraine Hendrix, Nashua, N.H.; Patricia (Mrs. Paul Brouillard), Fairbanks, Alaska and Suzanne, Billerica, Mass.; sons, Raymond, Nashua, N.H., and Charles, Fairbanks, Alas.; 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Merancy, Amboisine, Jane; brothers, Albany, Stanis, Alec, Jobe and infant daughter, Darlene. The funeral was held in St. Theresa's Church in Billerica on March 13, 1999, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Tweksbury, Mass. Memorial donations may be made to VON Dartmouth Volunteer Support Program or to the charity of one's choice.
HUBLEY, Helen L.
HUBLEY - In loving memory of my dear wife, Helen L., who passed away December 5, 1981.
The days and years roll swiftly by,
But love and memories never die.
Deep in my heart you will always stay,
Loved and remembered every day.
Always loved and sadly missed by husband Ernest, "Con"
