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DAVAGE, Thomas
DAVAGE, Thomas - In loving memory of husband, father and grandfather, who passed away December 18, 1993.
Time takes away the edge of grief, But memory turns back every leaf;
Remembering you is as dear today, As in the hour you passed away.
We love and miss you wife, Betty; children, Barb, Winnie and Andrew, Darlene , Jerry and Bill, and grandchildren, John and Jackie Boo
BATEMAN, Winnifred Louise
BATEMAN, Winnifred Louise - 95, Dartmouth, died December 17, 1999, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Mary (Letson) Greenough. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a survivor of the Halifax Explosion. She was a former employee of the Motor Vehicle of Halifax. A charter member of St. Andrews Anglican Church, Port Wallis and ACW and choir member. Surviving are daughters, Marilyn (Ross) Daniels and Shirley McNaughton, both of Wellington; sons, Tom (Jewell) Bateman, Wellington; John Bateman, Coquitlam, B.C.; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by by her husband, Allan; sisters, Edith, Elizabeth, Marguerite and Dorothy; brothers, Francis, Charles, Allan, Harry and Robert; son-in-law, James McNaughton; great-grandson, Chad Foley. Private family visitation only. Memorial service 11 a.m. Monday, in St. Andrews Anglican Church, Locks Rd., Dartmouth, Rev. Carol Goodine, Rev. Arthur Nash and Rev. Arthur Snow officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Burial in Mount Hermon Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to the charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, Dartmouth.
ROBSON, William Marlin "Bill"
ROBSON, William Marlin "Bill" - 84, Oldham Road, died, Friday, December 17, 1999, in VG Site, QEII Health Sciences Centre. Born in French River, Pictou Co., he was a son of the late Norman and Annie Jane (Cameron) Robson. He was a lobster fisherman for many years on the Northumberland Strait, out of Seafoam, Pictou Co. He was employed at the Pictou Shipyards during the Second World war and was enlisted in the Canadian Forces. Later he was employed at the Halifax Shipyards and retired from Shearwater Naval Base, Dartmouth as a painter. A member of the Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Branch 160, Dartmouth. He is survived by wife, Annie May (Farrell), Dartmouth; daughters, Ruth (John) MacKenzie, Scarborough, Ont.; Isabel (Gerald) Cole, Glenda (Edward) Sullivan, Oldham; Lillian (Robert) Price, Toronto; Lynn (Steven) Mitchell, Ottawa; sons, Raymond (Susan), Wayne (Elaine), Dartmouth; several grand, great-grand, great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean MacGarvey, Saint John, N.B.; Isabel Patterson, Lyons Brook, Pictou Co.; brothers, Donald, Toronto; John, Eric, Pictou. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, in Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie. Funeral services 10 a.m. Monday, in Saint Bernards Roman Catholic Church, Enfield, Rev. Paul Granville S.J., officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church or charity of your choice.
WHITE, Eva M.
WHITE, Eva M. - 103, Halifax, died February 8, 1999, in St. Vincent's Guest House. She was born in Halifax and was a lifelong resident of the area. Prior to her retirement, she was a nurse in area hospitals for 47 years. Following retirement, she was a resident of Colonial Nursing Home for 21 years before moving to St. Vincent's in 1997. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Memorial service 1:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Vincent's Guest House Chapel, Rev. Albert Cosgrove officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
MacKENZIE, Eric Arnold
MacKENZIE, Eric Arnold - Died peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, on Thursday, February 4, 1999, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Doris, Bracebridge. Dear father of Catherine MacKenzie, Prince Edward Island; Harry and wife Judy, Truro; Heather Deith and husband Andrew, Port Sydney; Eric and wife Marilyn, Bracebridge; Hugh and wife Sherry, Grimsby. Loving grandfather of nine. The funeral was held in St. Thomas Anglican Church, February 6. A graveside service was held in Riverside Cemetery, Bridgewater, on February 8. As your expression of sympathy memorial gifts to the Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.
REID, William F.
REID, William F. - 928 Prince St., Sydney, died February 4, 1999, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late William A. and Margaret (Keeping) Reid. He retired from Corps of Commissionaires, and served with the military for 20 years, with Peace Keeping in Egypt in 1974. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12. Surviving are his wife, the former Grace Boutilier; daughter, Deborah (Mrs. Richard Delaney), Sydney; three grandchildren; a great-grand-child; sister, Carol (Mrs. Tom MacNeil), Sydney; brother, Kenneth, Sydney; two nieces; a nephew. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, funeral 10:30 a.m. Monday, both in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Rev. Sharon Irving officiating. Burial in Forrest Haven Memorial Gardens.
GOODWIN, Florence
GOODWIN, Florence - 70, Toronto, died January 29, 1999, in St. Michael's hospital, Toronto. Born March 21, 1928, in Kellys Cove, Yarmouth Co., she was a daughter of the late Augustus and Nora (O'Neil) Cottreau. She was a retired certified caregiver. Surviving are daughter, Carla, Stouffville, Ont.; brothers, George, James, Kellys Cove; Stanley, Halifax. She was predeceased by her husband, Leroy Goodwin; brother, Frank; sister, Lorraine. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Sunday, prayers 8 p.m. Sunday, both in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, 29 Albert St., Yarmouth. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday in Saint Ambrose Cathedral, 43 Albert St., Yarmouth, Rev. Clarence Thibeau officiating. Burial in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Yarmouth. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association.
BROWN, Valerie Marie
BROWN, Valerie Marie - 66, Kentville, died February 4, 1999, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born at Reserve Mines, Cape Breton Co., she was a daughter of the late Erven and Mary (McNeil) McKenzie. She spent her earlier years in Cape Breton and later moved to Toronto. She returned to Nova Scotia in 1962 and moved to the valley area. She was employed with MT&T in Kentville for 35 years, retiring in 1993. She was a member of the St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Kentville. Surviving are her husband, Edward (Manny); sons, Kirk and wife Mabel, Kentville; Brent and wife Lynne, Lower Sackville; daughter, Michelle (Mrs. Mike Neaves) Bridgewater; grandchildren, Shontelle, Jared, Kyle, Ryan and McKenzie; brother, Erven "Herkey", Toronto; sister, Anne Smith and Jean Doucette, both of Toronto; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Vincent "Rudy" and Brian. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in the H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Kentville. Funeral service 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Kentville, Rev. Albeni d'Entremont officiating. Burial in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Kentville. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
WILLISTON, Harry B.
WILLISTON, Harry B. - 73, Dartmouth, formerly of Sydney, died February 4, 1999, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late John and Katherine (MacLeod) Williston. Surviving are daughters, Julia (Mrs. Allan Townsend), Brenda Best, Corinne (Mrs. Ray Ferguson); Greta (Mrs. Gordie Reid), all of Sydney; sons, Mark, Burlington, Ont.; John Young, Bingy Young, Sydney; Harvey, Halifax; brothers, Malcom, Sydney; John, New Glasgow; Floyd, Winnipeg; sister, Mary MacDonald, Sydney; several grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Lillian Romard; a son in infancy; brothers, Art, Royce, David, Albert; sister, Isabel; grandchild, Dawn Marie. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, funeral 1 p.m. Monday, both in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Burial to follow in Hardwood Hill Cemetery.
BOUTILIER, Jack Morton Taylor
BOUTILIER, Jack Morton Taylor - 81, Halifax, passed away on February 1, 1999, in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Halifax, he was the youngest son of the late Arthur and Ethel M. (Brown) Boutilier, Halifax. Educated in the Halifax schools, Ashbury College, Ottawa and Dalhousie University, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a pilot instructor in the Second World War, and following the war, served as president of three photo finishing companies until his retirement in 1972. He is survived by daughters, Barbara Claire Armstrong, Halifax; Catherine Mary (Mrs. Ken Brown), Kelowna, B.C.; Daphne Lynn Boutilier, Los Angeles, Calif.; his son, Arthur George Boutilier, Yellowknife, N.W.T; grandsons, Michael P. Armstrong, Halifax; Gregory T. Armstrong, Dartmouth; great-granddaughter, Kirsten Armstrong, Dartmouth; son-in-law, Ken Brown; daughter-in-law, Dale Boutilier; granddaughter-in-law, Erin Armstrong; sister, Jeanne (Mrs. Charles Stanfield), Bedford. He was predeceased by his wife, E. Claire (Smith) Boutilier; sisters, Emily Laing, Margaret Cooke, Edith Snow; brothers, Gilbert, Wilfred. Cremation has taken place. Respects may be paid on Thursday, February 4, from 2-4 p.m. at his home, 211 Willett St., Halifax, in the main floor reception room. Private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
BRINTON, Agnes Edith
BRINTON, Agnes Edith - 84, died February 2, 1999, in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Stewiacke, she was a daughter of the late William and Irene (Goodwin) Brenton. She was a valued partner for many years in the operation of the family dairy business and in later years was employed by the Motor Vehicle Department. She was active in church and community activities and was past president of home and school associations, United Church Women, Mayflower Ladies Curling Club and Senior Citizen's groups. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Joseph Ellsworth Brinton; daughters, Carol (Mrs. Peter Daniels), Joan (Mrs. Carl Hartlen), Pat (Tomes), Nancy (Mrs. Michael Oxner); sons, Joe (and wife Shirley), Bill and Merrill; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Bruce Brenton. She was predeceased by son, Peter; six brothers and a sister. Visitation will take place at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Thursday. Funeral will be held in St. John's United Church, Windsor and Willow streets, at 2 p.m. Friday, Rev. Carman W. Riggs officiating, assisted by Rev. Arlene Riches. Burial will take place in the spring at Pine Grove Cemetery in Stewiacke. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the memorial fund of St. John's United Church or a charity of you choice.
LANCASTER, Thelma
LANCASTER, Thelma - 80, Frasers Mills, Antigonish Co., died February 1, 1999, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Born in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, she was a daughter of the late William and Clara (Blackford) Dean. Prior to retirement to Frasers Mills, she and her husband resided in Welland, Ont.; Pittsburg, Penn., and Ackerman, Miss., where in 1972 she was appointed by the governor as colonel and Aide-de-Camp on the governor's staff. She was well known for her needle work. She is survived by daughter, Jane (Mrs. Maurice Smith), Cloverville; sons, Ian and wife Lai Im, Frasers Mills; Richard and wife Bernadette (Keating), Ottawa; sister, Brenda (Mrs. George Chesworth), England; brother, Fred and wife Lorraine, England; grandchildren, Tiffany, Mark, Sarah, David and Courtney. She was predeceased by her husband, James C.; son, David Carl; granddaughter, Kristen Nicole; sisters, Mary, Madge, and brother, Tony. Visitation will be from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish. Funeral service will be conducted on Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Paul the Apostle Anglican Church, Antigonish, Rev. Catherine Greenfield officiating. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations may be made to the Antigonish Town and County Palliative Care Society or the charity of choice.
BOOMER, Stacy Marie
BOOMER, Stacy Marie - 22, Andys Avenue, Bible Hill, died February 2, 1999, at home. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of Frank and Nancy (MacDonald) Boomer. She was a member of Lucky Paws Cat Club, Truro. After graduating from CEC, Truro in 1994, she attended Acadia University for two years. She worked at Townsview Estates, Truro, until her illness. Surviving are brother, Kevin, Bible Hill; fiancé, Troy Hawkes, Bible Hill; maternal grandmother, Mae Benjamin, Truro; maternal step-grandfather, Calvin Joyce, Truro; several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Reg and Jennie Boomer, paternal step-grandmother, Mary Boomer; maternal grandfather, Herbie Benjamin. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, both in Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro, Rev. Morley Bentley officiating. Burial at a later date in Bible Hill Cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
MAILMAN, Dawm Marie
MAILMAN - In loving memory of our precious grand-daughter, Dawn Marie, who passed away January 17, 1989.
Ten years have passed since that sad day, God called you home with him to stay.
Your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, We have so many memories Of the one we love so much.
It's those memories of you That help us to be strong, No one will ever know How much we miss you so.
Forever missed and loved - Grampy & Nanny Greenwood.
