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KEITH, Muriel O.
KEITH, Muriel O. - 80, Charlottetown, P.E.I., died January 23, 2000, in The Garden Home. Born in Campbellton, N.B., she was a daughter of the late Robert and Cora (MacNaughton) Hamilton, and had for many years lived in Halifax where she raised her family; was an active member of St. Matthew's United Church and Gyrettes. She enjoyed music, skiing, golf and bridge and throughout her entire life, shared her beautiful soprano voice with all who knew and loved her. Muriel was predeceased by her loving husband, Gerald A. "Judd" Keith and will be lovingly remembered by daughter, Barb and husband Doug Mathews, Glen Margaret; son, Bill and wife Heather Keith, Charlottetown, P.E.I.; daughter, Joan and her husband Drew Burgwin, Mill Bay, B.C.; and her much loved grandchildren, Chris Wright, Sara and Andy Keith and Erin, Natalie and Mike Burgwin. Following cremation, a private service of remembrance was held in Cutcliffe Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. David Hamilton officiating. If desired, contributions in memory of Mrs. Keith may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.
JACK, Cecilia M. and Clayton W.
JACK - In loving memory of my mother, Cecilia M., who passed away January 2, 1977, and my father Clayton W., who passed away January 16, 1978.
Down the path of memories we gently tread each day.
With the loving thoughts within us as life goes on its way.
We often talk about you with love and sad regrets.
For those who loved you dearly never will forget.
The many things you did for us in your kind and loving ways.
You gave us years of happiness no one will take away.
You're both so very special, so good and so true.
You'll never be forgotten for we thought the world of you.
Always loved and greatly missed by daughter Yvonne and family.
WILLIAMS, Michael T.
WILLIAMS, Michael T. - 85, 396 Alder Point Road, Bras d'Or, died Saturday, January 15, 2000, in the Northside General Hospital. Born in Ingonish, he was a son of the late William C. and Mary Jane (O'Connell) Williams. He retired in 1979 as a stevedore with CN. He was a member of St. Ann's Parish, Alder Point. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, the former Mary Violet Buffett; daughters, Sylvia Jessome; Debbie Woods, Bras d'Or; Carol Stubbert, Florence; sons, Joey Williams, Toronto; Clifton Williams, Brian Williams, Bras d'Or; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son, Kevin; sisters, Margaret, Mary; brothers, William, Leo. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, in G. R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Rev. Bedford Doucette officiating, in St. Ann's Church, Alder Point. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Bras d'Or. In lieu of flowers, donations to any charity.
McNEIL, Daniel James
McNEIL, Daniel James - 57, Stewiacke, died January 14, 2000, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Daniel and Christina (Wright) McNeil (Milford Station). He was an employee of N.S. Sand and Gravel until his early retirement. His favourite hobbies included car racing and mechanical work. Surviving are his wife, the former Sandra Snow, Stewiacke; daughters, Diane Moffatt, Coldstream; Corena Saunders, Truro; Vicki Thurrott, Stewiacke; Kathie McNeil, Stewiacke; sisters, Shirley, Stewiacke; Dorothy, Mount Uniacke; Irene, Truro; Edith, Shubenacadie; Christine, Middle Musquodoboit; Nancy, Stewiacke; brothers, Robert, Stewiacke; Jackie, Sackville; Donald, Stewiacke; Gary, Milford; eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Diane MacDonald. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, both in Ettinger Funeral Home and Chapel, Shubenacadie, Rev. Helen Waddell officiating. Burial in Gays River Cemetery. Donations to any charity.
PEACH, Raymond Thomas
PEACH, Raymond Thomas - 72, Black Brook, Port Morien, died January 15, 2000, at home. Born January 8, 1928 in Black Brook, Port Morien, he was the youngest son of the late Abasalom and Lillian (Shepard) Peach. He was a former employee of the Sydney and Louisbourg Railway and Nova Scotia Power until his retirement in 1986. He had a deep love for his Savior and this was reflected in his ongoing ministry. Music was also a love of his and he was active for many years in choirs and barbershop quartet singing. Surviving are his wife, the former Gloria Flemming; son, Paul, Salmon Arm, B.C.; daughters, Carolyn Brown, Ithaca, N.Y.; Lillian Aalders, Beaver Bank; a daughter-in-law; stepson, Daniel MacDougall, Sydney; brother, Byron, South Port Morien; several grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Helen Cochrone; son, Allister; brothers, Franklin, Edgar; sisters, Marion Dillon, Pearl, Beulah in childhood. There will be no visitation. Memorial service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Rev. Allan MacLean officiating. Burial in Homeville Baptist Cemetery. Reception to follow burial in the Peach home, Black Brook, Port Morien.
BOATES, Roy Palmer
BOATES, Roy Palmer - 80, Morristown, died January 15, 2000, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Grand Pre, Kings Co., he was a son of the late Joseph and Abbie (Taylor) Boates. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and retired from CFB Greenwood. He was a Rawleigh Representative for many years. He is survived by his companion, Mildred Stingle, Morristown; stepson, Frank (Peggy) Stingle, Aylesford; sisters, Mazie Bowlby, Abbie Clarke, Olive (Tommie) Boates and Pauline (Mrs. George Barker), all of Wilmot;'Thelma, Mrs. Victor Gilmour, Carleton Place, Ont.; brothers, Tilbury (Tib) and Keith (Bill), both of Wilmot, Reginald (Frances) Blandford; step-grandchildren, Tanya, Mrs. Scott Langille, Auburn, Michelle Stingle, Aylesford; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Lorne, John and Tharold "Bob". Visiting 2-4 and 7-9 today in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Middleton United Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Byron Fenwick officiating. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. Donations may be made to the Middleton United Baptist Church or Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation.
BROPHY, Dorothy "Dot"
BROPHY, Dorothy "Dot" - 68, Lingan Road, Sydney, died Saturday 15, 2000, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late George and Wilhelmina (French) Nichols. She was a member of St. Alban's Anglican Parish, and a former employee of the cleaning staff of Cabot House. Surviving are her husband, Douglas J. Brophy; daughters, Cindy Miller, Sydney; Shelley MacAulay, Dutch Brook; sons, Doug, Niagara Falls; Gary, Sydney; Glenn, Robert, Brampton, Ont.; Gregory, at home; eight grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; sisters, Sue Gushue, Edna Dobson, Babe Hallohan, Sydney; Nellie Ellis, Catherine Bailey, Etobicoke, Ont.; Elizabeth, Creber, Ont.; brothers, Charles, Gerry, Walter, Sydney. She was predeceased by grandchildren, Clayton, Christopher; sisters, Viola Smith, Hazel; brother, Wesley. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday, in St. Alban's Anglican Church, Rev. Doug Chard officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery.
HACKETT, ANN MARINA
HACKETT, ANN MARINA - In loving memory of our daughter, Ann, who died as the result of a car accident, December 26th, 1985, along with her friend Lorie.
Have you ever had a heartache, Or felt the awful pain,
Or shed the bitter tears that drop like falling rain.
If you've never had that feeling, We pray you never do,
For when you lose your child, You lose a part of you.
Love ya, Annie Fanny
Loved and sadly missed Mom, Dad, Christina, Gerald and Keith
GRAY, Herbert A.
GRAY, Herbert A. - 83, Halifax, passed away December 25, 1999, in the Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Albert and Gertrude Gray. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a lifelong member of the Fairview United Church. He was employed with Government Services for over 25 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by daughters, Sharon (Mrs. Peter Barron), Hammonds Plains; Joan, West Dublin, Bridgewater; sons, Ken and his wife Mary, Sheet Harbour; Frank and his wife Betty, Kingston, Ont.; Brian, Bush Island; brothers, Stan and his wife Vera, Earl and his wife Mona, all of Halifax; sister, Barbara Leverman, Halifax; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Margaret Dionne; grandson, Bruce Arnold; brother, Don; sister, Helen. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, in Fairview United Church, Rev. Kevin Little officiating. Cremation to follow. Burial will be in Oakridge Memorial Gardens at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Fairview United Church.
HENSHAW, Nathan Blair
HENSHAW, Nathan Blair - Infant son of Blair and Ruth (Wallace) Henshaw, Kingston, died December 24, 1999, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Surviving are maternal grandparents, Rev. Tom and Judy Wallace, Port Royal; Ron and Lana Henshaw, Annapolis Royal; aunts and uncles. Private family funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, in Stoney Beach Cemetery, Granville Beach, Rev. Bruce Kaiser officiating. Donations to any charity. Arrangements entrusted to Robert L. Hall Funeral Home, Bridgetown.
FOUGERE, Raymond Anthony
FOUGERE, Raymond Anthony - 85, St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat, formerly of Poulamon, Richmond Co., died December 23, 1999, in the home. Born in Poulamon, he was a son of the late Simon and Leda (Pertus) Fougere. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are daughters, Denise Hefferon, Toronto; Annette Harris, St. Antoine, N.B.; Yvette Thibodeau, Brooklyn; son, Francis, D'Escousse; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Anna Anastia "Ida" MacDonald; son, Joseph; daughter, Yvette; brother, Arthur; stepsisters, Leonie Poirier, Cecile Poirier. Funeral 11 a.m. today, in St. Hyacinth Roman Catholic Church, D'Escousse, Rev. Yvon Loignon officiating. Burial to follow in parish cemetery. Donations to St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.
MOORE, Colin Gregory
MOORE, Colin Gregory - 59, Lake George, Kings Co., died December 25, 1999, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Timmons, Ont., he was a son of the late Harvey James and Mary Jane (Burnett) Moore. He was retired from the Canadian Forces as an air traffic controller. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Irene (Tymosiak) Moore; sons, Gregory Andrew, Halifax; Peter (Kelly), Kingston, Ont.; brothers, Owen (Ingrid) and Lorne (Pam), both of Toronto; grandson, Gregory, Kingston, Ont. He was predeceased by his brother, Dennis. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., January 4, in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of choice.
BOWER, Eugene Cecil "Gene"
BOWER, Eugene Cecil "Gene" - 64, Shelburne, died December 25, 1999, in Roseway Hospital, Sandy Point. Born in Shelburne, he was a son of the late James Randolph Sr. and Florence "Teanie" (Acker) Bower. At one time he was a cook at Camp Aldershot, later he worked in the mines in Sudbury, Ont. and Flynn Flon, Man. He also worked with the forestry industry in Ontario. He worked for many years as a fisherman, fishing out of the ports of Riverport, Digby, Lunenburg, Yarmouth, Liverpool, Port Mouton, and Shelburne. He was very active with the Shelburne Lions Club where he was a king lion for a term. He was a representative in Shelburne for the Huntington Society of Canada and a fund raiser for the CNIB. He is survived by brother, Bob, Shelburne; sisters, Shirley Bower, Shelburne; Carol (Mrs. Brian Goulden), Churchover; Audrey (Mrs. Donald Gray), Shelburne; Sarah (Mrs. Peter Partington), Pleasant Point; many nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Angus, James Randolph Jr., Rufus Thomas "Butch"; sister, Grace; one niece; one nephew. Visitation from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral, 2 p.m. Tuesday, both in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Shelburne, Rev. Ron Coole officiating. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Huntington Society of Canada.
