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MARTIN, Gregory Stephen
MARTIN, Gregory Stephen - 21, Halifax, died May 31, 2000, in Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was the son of Bernie Martin, Halifax and Claire (DeWolfe) Martin, Halifax. He had attended Halifax West High School. He had played minor hockey for the Halifax Hawks and Sackville Flyers. Surviving are sisters, Tina, Allison, at home. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Ceril and Alice Martin; maternal grandfather, Frank DeWolfe. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Catherines of Sienna Roman Catholic Church. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven, Lower Sackville, Rev. Raymond March officiating. Donations to Palliative Care Unit of the QEII.
BOATES, Lyndsay Sherrisse
BOATES, Lyndsay Sherrisse - 17, Wilmot, died suddenly on June 1, 2000, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of Richard and Linda (Burke) Boates. She was a Grade 12 Honor student at Middleton Regional High School, Middleton and an active member in the Baptist Church youth group, Middleton. She planned to attend Acadia University this fall to pursue a Bachelor degree in Psychology. She is survived by sister, Lisa and half-sister, Janice Boates, Wilmot; half-brother, Glen Boates, Kingston; grandparents, Keith and Mary (Taylor) Boates, Wilmot and Leonard and Dorothy (Magee) Burke, Louisbourg; many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by maternal grandmother, Beatrice (Clark) Boates. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral service 3 p.m. Sunday in Middleton Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Byron Fenwick and Rev. Donald Robertson officiating. Donations to Middleton Baptist Church or charity of choice.
De COSTE, Mary Ethel
De COSTE, Mary Ethel - 72, Lower South River, formerly of Havre Boucher passed away Thursday, June 1, 2000, at home. Born in Havre Boucher, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Gladys (De Coste) De Gruchy. She was the wife of the late, Raymond X. De Coste. She was a member of St. Paul's Parish, Havre Boucher, St. Paul's CWL and a former member of the Havre Boucher & District volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by daughter, Dianne (Eldon) Fitzpatrick, Havre Boucher; Gail Brow (Paul Lukeman), Lower South River; Pearl Hubley (Dave Richardson), Amherst; Sherry (John) Forrestall, Nine Mile River; Phyllis (Allan) MacAskill, Havre Boucher; sons, Tony (Isabel Burns), Tracadie; Clifford (Millie), Havre Boucher; Kenny (Valerie Matheson), Havre Boucher; Raphael (Valarie), Port Hawkesbury; Allister (Anna), Havre Boucher; Keith (Janice), Auld's Cove; Linden (Charlene Mac Intyre), Queensville; sisters, Stella Avery, Scarborough, Ont.; Hazel Pettipas (Eddie), Linwood; Priscilla Meagher, Auld's Cove; half-sister, Maggie Avery, New Glasgow; brothers, Roy DeGruchy (Mary Deon), Havre Boucher; Lester (Winnie) DeGruchy, Havre Boucher; Charlie DeGruchy (Marcella), Linwood; Johnny DeGruchy (Cathy), Havre Boucher; 30 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, Melanie De Coste. The late Mary De Coste will rest at St. Paul's Center, Havre Boucher, today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be Sunday at 2 p.m., in St. Paul's Church, Havre Boucher, Rev. Angus MacGillivray officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's building fund or the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements for the late Mary Ethel De Coste are under the direction of J.F. Greene Funeral Services Limited, 507 Bernard St., Port Hawkesbury.
DeVILLIER, Rose Georgine
DeVILLIER, Rose Georgine - 80, Comeaus Hill, died April 15, 1999, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born October 18, 1918, at Harris Island, Yarmouth Co., she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Rebecca (Fitzgerald) Jacquard. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Reginald "Reggie" DeVillier; son, Lawrence, Brazil Lake; daughters, Georgette, Pinkneys Point; Ida, Yarmouth, Velma, Plymouth; brothers, Earl, Lawrence, Francis, Bernard, all of Comeaus Hill; Ernest, Tidal View Manor, Yarmouth; sisters, Doris, Comeaus Hill; Flossie, Pinkneys Point; Mary, Yarmouth; Theresa, New York; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers, James in infancy, Tommy; sister, Viola. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Saturday, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, prayers 8 p.m. Sunday, all in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, 29 Albert St., Yarmouth. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church, Comeaus Hill, Rev. John O'Brien officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to St. Gabriel's Parish Cemetery.
WENTZELL, Ruth Marguerite
WENTZELL, Ruth Marguerite - 326 Pelham St., Lunenburg, died Thursday, April 15, 1999, at Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Riverport, she was a daughter of the late Talmadge and Rebecca (Wentzell) Reinhardt. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg, and past president of the Lutheran Church Women. She was past president of the Women's Institute, past noble grand of Riverport Rebekah Lodge, past president of the Riverport Garden Club and life member of Grace Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star 8, Lunenburg. She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy McEvoy, Brunswick, Me.; a son, James and wife Sue, Kentville; three granddaughters, Elizabeth, Christine and Rebecca, and two great-grand- children, Josiah and Madeline. She was predeceased by her husband, Capt. Josiah "Joe" Wentzell; sister, Florence Reinhardt; brothers, Watson and Rogers Reinhardt, and several nieces. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, with visitation this evening from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from Zion Lutheran Church, Rev. Douglas Moore and Rev. James Slack Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Shepherds Hill Cemetery, Riverport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg or to charity of your choice.
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.
DILL, C. Donald
DILL, C. Donald - 79, Windsor, Hants Co., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Friday, April 23, 1999, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born October 3, 1919, in Windsor, he was a son of the late Gordon and Delia (Arenburg) Dill. He was a member of Currys Corner Volunteer Fire Department and the Currys Corner Bull Dog Hockey Team in the late 1930s. He worked in construction all of his adult life, building a number of Senior Citizens Homes. He was a kind, quiet man who was always there for his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife, the former Christine Doherty; daughters, Jean (Mrs. Arthur Chambers), Newport; Joan (Mrs. Eric Burgess), Bedford; Donna (Mrs. Norman Foley), Windsor; Diane (Mrs. Robie Carty), Woodville, Kings Co.; brother, Gordon, Windsor; sisters, Ida Spence, Halifax; Mona Jones, British Columbia; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson. He was predeceased by his first wife, Lillian Goodwin (1970); brother, Rodney in infancy; sister, Freda Lunn; stepmother, Marion Dill; two great-granddaughters. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Monday, April 26, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King St., Windsor. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, in Windsor Baptist Church, King Street, Windsor, Rev. Ron Baxter and Rev. Terry Caldwell officiating. A private family burial to follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. Reception to follow in the church hall. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to Hants Community Hospital or Windsor Baptist Church.
COLLINGWOOD, Phyllis Margaret
COLLINGWOOD, Phyllis Margaret - Passed away quietly at home in Upper Kennetcook, on April 25, 1999, at the age of 88. Born in England, she was the only child of John and Margaret (Johnson) Keen. She will be greatly missed by her children, Marge (Ted) Duncan, Ottawa; Christina Collingwood, Toronto; Katy (Don) Moore, Upper Kennetcook; Mark (May) Collingwood, Upper Kennetcook; John (Carol) Collingwood, Montreal; Tom (Pam) Collingwood, Vancouver; also missed by her 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Mark. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 1, at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church, Upper Kennetcook, with Rev. William Harrington officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to St. Peter's Anglican Church general fund or to St. Peter's Anglican Church memorial fund. Our most sincere thanks to all who helped us, your kindness was greatly appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie.
COLE, Clyde Weldon
COLE, Clyde Weldon - 91, South Brookfield, Queens Co., died April 25, 1999, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, Queens Co. Born in Westfield, Queens Co., he was a son of the late Wallace M. and Blanche E. (Smith) Cole. He was an electrician for a number of years at Stenpro, Liverpool, retiring in 1973. He enjoyed wood working and gardening. Surviving are his wife, the former Edna L. Frail; daughter, Judy MacPhee, Ottawa; Margie Dunlap, London, Ont.; sons, James, South Brookfield; Richard, Milton; Eric, Rosette; John, South Brookfield; half- sisters, Edith Bailey, Hamilton, Ont.; Hester Frail, Westfield; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sons, Dale, Peter; granddaughter, Julie Anne; grandson, John Peter; brother, Fred; half-sisters, Ella, Ruth; half-brother, Cyril Frail. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday in South Brookfield Community Cemetery, Rev. Hank Dixon officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements entrusted to Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool.
McKELLOP, Harold Woodworth "Mac"
McKELLOP, Harold Woodworth "Mac" - 74, Stewiacke, formerly of Dean Settlement, died April 23, 1999, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Ingramport, he was a son of the late Bernard and Lizzie (Cave) McKellop. He worked in construction work in several towns and cities across Canada. During the Second World War he served in the militia. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are sisters, Gladys Hubley, Windsor; Doris Gay, Truro; Gwen Hemming, Dartmouth; Betty Hatt, Dean Settlement; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Jack; sisters, Mona, Kay. Cremation has taken place. No funeral by request. Burial will be at a later date in Upper Lawrencetown Cemetery. Donations may be made to Upper Lawrencetown Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arimathea Funeral Co-operative, Upper Musquodoboit.
SCRIBBANS, Matthew Angus
SCRIBBANS, Matthew Angus - Halifax, formerly of Cole Harbour, died April 25, 1999. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Angus and Joan (Cummings) Scribbans. He was employed with Kentucky Fried Chicken. He was a graduate of Cole Harbour High School and attended the Geographic Line College in Lawrencetown. He was active with the Centre for Art Tapes and had a great love for music. Surviving are sisters, Monica, Dartmouth; Melissa and husband Robert Walker, Lawrencetown; Jennifer, Dartmouth; niece, Olivia; nephew, Nicholas. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in J. Albert Walker and Sons Funeral Home, Cole Harbour. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday in Funeral Home chapel, Rev. John Porter officiating. Burial in Memorial Gardens, Westphal.
WOODWORTH, Sharon Lee
WOODWORTH, Sharon Lee - 55, Granville Ferry, formerly of Granville Centre, died September 1, 1999, in Annapolis Community Health Centre, Annapolis Royal. Born in Bear River, she was a daughter of the late Bernard Augustus and Margaret (Raymond) Frazee. She was retired from the food service department at CFB Cornwallis. One of her greatest accomplishments was raising three beautiful daughters and being blessed with four loving grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Julie (Linwood) Rice, Bridgewater; Shelly Brown (Keith), Belleisle; Wendy Lee Aptt, Granville Centre; husband, Richard; grandchildren, Evan Rice, Kyle and Kaitlyn Brown, Ashlee Aptt-Weir; brother, Raymond Frazee (Phyllis), Granville Ferry, formerly of Bridgewater; sister, Sandra Young, Fort Smith, N.W.T.; mother-in-law, Goldie Woodworth, Granville Centre; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. today, funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, both in Robert L. Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Annapolis Royal, Rev. Alfred Woodworth officiating. Burial will be in Wadeville Cemetery, Granville Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
