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DUGGAN, William Norris
DUGGAN, William Norris - 76, Halifax, died March 4, 2000, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late William Duggan and Gertrude Duggan Roche. He was a graduate of St. Mary's College and Dalhousie University and a long-time member of St. Theresa's Parish. He was a former teacher and principal of St. Mary's Boys', St. Patrick's Junior High, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Agnes Schools. He was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and a holder of a life membership with the Charitable Irish Society. He was also a member of the Saint Mary's University Alumni Association. Surviving are sister, Margaret Tracey, Toronto; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Frederick, Leo, James. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations to any charity.
THOMPSON, Hilda Irene
THOMPSON, Hilda Irene - 94, Yarmouth, died March 3, 2000, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Pleasant Lake, Yarmouth Co., she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Margaret (Thompson) Thompson. She worked for the School for the Blind in Halifax and also at Dalhousie University as a cook for many years. Surviving are sister, Mary Louise Gill, Yarmouth; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother, Irvin, Willard, Edwin; sister, Florence. Funeral 2 p.m. today, in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Yarmouth, Rev. Robert Baker officiating. Burial in Chebogue Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to The Arthritis Society.
GREENHAM, John "Jack"
GREENHAM, John "Jack" - 88, Halifax, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, in the Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, Halifax. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and emigrating to Canada with his family in 1920, he was a son of the late John Lawson and Margaret (McGrath) Greenham. Jack was employed with Canadian Press for 48 years. During the Second World War, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942-1946. He was an avid gardener and a member of the Nova Scotia Stamp Club and coin collector, author and poet and sailed as a member of the Northwest Arm Rowing Club on his yacht "the Bounty". Jack will be remembered for his devotion and love to family and friends. He touched the hearts of all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Marion (Nicolle) Greenham; daughters, Jane McGinnis (David), Dallas; Susan Gould (Jim), Halifax; sons, Terry (Jill), Bedford; Stephen (Lorne), Vancouver; sister, Ellen Kelly, Mesa, Ariz.; grandchildren, Nansea, Peter (Ellie), Rob, Chris, John, Janie (Niko); great- grandsons, Ryan and Tyler Greenham and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Madge (Woodworth); brothers, Ivan, Hugh and James. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Memorial sevice will be held on Wednesday, March 8, at 2 p.m. in the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Dean Glen Burgomaster officiating, assisted by Rev. John Swiane, Rev. Donald E. Nicolle and Rev. John Nicolle. A reception will follow in Worrell Hall. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
DAMS, Gerda
DAMS, Gerda - 74, Malagash, Cumberland Co., passed away March 4, 2000, in the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Konigsberg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Willy Herrmann and Emma Herrmann (Woock). A beloved wife and mother, she devoted her life to her family. Surviving are her husband, Peter; daughter, Christa Bruyea and husband Brian and their children, Michelle and Monica; son, Wolfgang and wife Tami-Anne and their children, Troy, Denise and Taryn; great-grandchildren, Kirstley, Nathan, Lucas, Hailey and Shelby. She was predeceased by her brother, Kurt; stepfather, Ernest Woock. Visitation will be Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m., in Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche. Funeral service will be Wednesday 2 p.m., in Malagash United Church, Rev. Joseph Wynne officiating. Burial in Miner's Cemetery, Malagash. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Malagash United Church.
STUBBARD, Peter
STUBBARD, Peter - 46, 764 Neville St., Reserve Mines, died February 8, 1999, in Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of Veronica (MacNeil) Stubbard and the late Walter Stubbard. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines, and at one time he worked at Cadegans Fish Plant. He was best known for his longtime involvement in community sports at the minor and senior baseball levels. Many teams he coached won numerous provincial and maritime titles. In 1988, he was chosen "Citizen of the Year" by Dominion, Reserve, Gardiner Kinsmen Club. He coached minor hockey for several years at the Dominion Hockey Clinic. He also coached for 10 years in the commercial hockey league. Surviving are his wife, the former Donna Brezuck; daughter, Cindy, Reserve Mines; son, Kevin, at home; brothers, Raymond, Duck, Arthur, Reserve Mines; stepbrothers, Patrick Nolan, Glace Bay; John O'Brien, Glace Bay; sisters, Mary, Toronto; Joan (Mrs. Joe Smith), Reserve Mines; Agnes (Mrs. Dan Gracie), Glace Bay; Theresa, Dominion; Florence McNeil, Reserve Mines; stepsisters, Marge MacDougall, New Waterford; Thelma Snow, Jennie Christie; Toronto; a granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in V. J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines, Rev. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.
GORVEATT, Ralph J. W.
GORVEATT, Ralph J. W. - 86, East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash, formerly of Amherst, died February 8, 1999, in the lodge. Born in Tidnish, he was a son of the late John and Della (Trenholm) Gorveatt. He had worked at Robb's Engineering for over 25 years retiring with a perfect work record. He enjoyed old-time fiddle music. Surviving are his wife, the former Katherine H. Morrison, Port Williams; sons, Glane, Halifax; Dale, Port Williams; sisters, Margaret, New Glasgow; Beulah, Whitby, Ont.; brother, Arnold, Tidnish. He was predeceased by son, Glenn; brother, Floyd. No visitation by request. Cremation has taken place. Graveside service in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash or Victoria Manor, Amherst. Arrangements entrusted to Furlong's Funeral Home, Amherst.
CHAMBERS, Vivian M.
CHAMBERS, Vivian M. - View Street, North Sydney, died February 1, 1999, at home. Born in North Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Edna (Musgrave) Whitman. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, North Sydney. Surviving are daughter, Tanya Starratt, Bedford; sons, Neil, Ralph, North Sydney; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Jim. Memorial service was held February 3 in Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. John Hannem officiated. Donations to Calvary Baptist Church, 5 Beech St., North Sydney, NS B2A 1H4.
WALSH, Kenneth Gregory
WALSH - In loving memory of our dear son and brother,
Kenneth Gregory, who died in a car crash February 9th, 1967.
Thirty two years have passed and still we're missing you.
A son we loved has gone above,
An angel God has made you;
Please guide our ways
And fill our days
Till once again we join you.
Then hand in hand
We can smile again
And say the words "we love you".
Always loved, sadly missed by Mom, Dad and brother Denis.
CROSBY, Claude Kingsley
CROSBY, Claude Kingsley - 68, Brazil Lake, Yarmouth Co., died February 8, 1999, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born June 12, 1930, in Brazil Lake, he was a son of the late Oscar and Cecile (Burelle) Crosby. He was employed with the railway as a track man, after which he worked with Austin Hurlburt's Sawmill, and before his retirement was working as a small gas engine mechanic with C.J. O'Hanley's in Yarmouth. Surviving are his wife, the former Nellie Lewis; sons, Ray, Thorburn, Pictou Co.; Andy, Garloch, Pictou Co.; David, Carleton; Michael, Stephen, Yarmouth; Kirby, Port Maitland; Jeffery, Calgary, Alta.; daughters, Heather (Mrs. John Hebb), Yarmouth; Linda (Mrs. Timothy Gregory), Brazil Lake; Nancy (Mrs. Steve Robichaud), Chegoggin; Robin (Mrs. Harlen Grover), Thorburn; Tammie (Mrs. Stewart Hicks), Liverpool; 35 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter, Eva Wendy; brothers, George, Ralph, Douglas, Harold, Harvey. No visitation by request. Cremation has taken place. Funeral 3 p.m. Friday in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Chegoggin, Fred Campbell officiating. Burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Kingdom Hall of Yarmouth. Arrangements entrusted to H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Yarmouth.
COOK, Bernice Ruth
COOK, Bernice Ruth - 78, Sherbrooke, Guysborough Co., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, February 7, 1999, at Highcrest Sherbrooke Nursing Home. Born in Ecum Secum, Guysborough Co., she was a daughter of the late John and Elsie (Wylde) Fancy. She is survived by son, George and wife Jean, Sherbrooke; daughters, Faye (Mrs. Keith Fleet) and Pat (Mrs. Bernie Schimpf), all of Dartmouth; grandchildren, Denise, Susan, Sheri, Patricia, Cindy, Kandi and Jimmy; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Peggy (Mrs. Willis Hape), Marie Joseph, and Doreen, Ecum Secum. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph; sisters, Eva, Mima and brother, George. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held today, February 9, at 2 p.m. in St. James Anglican Church, Sherbrooke, Rev. Greg MacMullin and Rev. Brian Hutchins officiating. Burial to follow in St. James Cemetery. Donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to Ecum Secum Funeral Homes Ltd.
KENDALL, Myrtle May
KENDALL - In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Myrtle May, who passed away February 20, 1994.
Memories are like threads of gold, Never tarnished nor grow old;
No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there.
Always loved and sadly missed by the family
CAMPBELL, Betty Ann
CAMPBELL, Betty Ann - 63, 26 Pleasant St., Springhill, died February 19, 1999. in All Saints Hospital, Springhill. Born in River Hebert, Cumberland Co., she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Hazel V. (Weatherbee) MacPhee. She was a member of the Calvary Pentecostal Church, Oxford. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading and her family. Surviving are a son, John, Calgary; daughters, Lillian Fox, Hazel (Mrs. John Berry), Sheryl (Mrs. Lawrence Ross), Springhill; Tanya Campbell, Amherst; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John Maxwell; brother, Carl; sisters, Verona, Janice, Hazel; grandson, Isaac. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, funeral 2 p.m. Monday, all in A.H. Brown Funeral Home, Springhill, Pastor Philip Calberry officiating. Spring burial in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society, Springhill Dialysis Unit c/o the Springhill Kidney Foundation, or any charity.
GERRARD (Hynes), Eileen
GERRARD (Hynes), Eileen - Peacefully at her home in Ottawa on Friday, February 5, 1999. Mother of Ann Coolen (Gordon), Wendy Lalonde (Don), Philip Gerrard and Stephen Gerrard. Grandmother of Lynn Coolen (Bill Murtland), Leslie Coolen, Leeanne Butler (Jeff), Emily Gerrard, James Gerrard and Stephany Gerrard. Great-grandmother of Lauren Murtland. Predeceased by brother, Reginald Hynes, and sisters, Lucy MacLean, Marian Misener, Loris King and Phyllis Osterdahl. A graveside service will be held at Christ Church Cemetery, Dartmouth, at 1 p.m. on February 22. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
SMITH, Ronald Walter
SMITH, Ronald Walter - 81, Halifax, passed away February 19, 1999, in the the VG Site, QEII, after a short illness. Born in Waterville, Kings Co., he was the eldest son of the late Walter and Annie Smith. He was retired from HMC Dockyard and was a veteran of the Second World War. For many years, he was an active member of the Independent Order of Foresters and was a longtime member of St. Mark's Anglican Church. He is survived by sons, Doug and wife Patsy, Joe and wife Gwen, all of Halifax; sisters, Ada, Waterville; Pauline, Halifax; brother, Keith, Halifax; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his loving wife, the former Marion Askew; sisters, Christine and Ruth. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday in St. Mark's Anglican Church, Archdeacon Sue Moxley officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or The Lung Association.
