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KIRK, John Howard
KIRK, John Howard - 64, Aspen, Guysborough Co., passed away Friday, March 3, 2000, in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Goldenville, Guysborough Co. He was a son of the late John and Margaret (MacDonald) Kirk. He has been a resident of Aspen for the past 33 years. He worked as a woodsman and then with the Department of Transportation for 20 years from where he retired. He was a member of the Antigonish Golf and Country Club and the MT&T Friends Bowling League. He was a member of Glenelg Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Shirley Hingley, Aspen; daughter, Genny Kirk-Baker (Mike), Bridgewater; son, Shaun (Star), St. Paul, Alt.a; brother, Graham (Cecilia), Glenelg; sisters, Elizabeth (Victor) Mason, Goshen; Elvira Gerrior, Halifax; Hazel Harlow, Halifax; Genevieve (George) Gaudet, Glenelg; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three infant siblings. Visitation was held. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. today, in Glenelg Presbyterian Church, Rev. Larry Welsh officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Glenelg Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to the QEII Foundation-Palliative Care or to St. Mary's Memorial Hospital Sherbrooke Palliative Care. Arrangements are under the direction of H.W. Angus and H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Homes Ltd., New Glasgow.
MacMULLIN, Roderick
MacMULLIN, Roderick - 86, 18 Peck St., Sydney Mines, died March 4, 2000, in Northside General Hospital. Born in Reserve Mines, he was a son of the late Neil and Mary (MacMullin) MacMullin. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish, Sydney Mines. He worked as a blacksmith in the machine Shop at Princess Colliery. Surviving are sons, Neil, Edward, Sydney Mines; Johnny, Big Bras d'Or, Patrick, at home; daughters, Christine "Tina" Williams, Sydney Mines; Betty Matthews, New Glasgow; Geraldine, Ontario; Helen Mansfield, Dartmouth; Barbara, Rose Mary, Vancouver; Margaret Anne, Halifax; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Johnny, Vancouver; sisters, Margaret Wheten, Christine MacMillan, Rhodena Moore, Annie Mae Nolan, Sydney Mines; Florence, Miami. He was predeceased by his wife, Geraldine Nolan; brothers, Rory "Little Roddie", Archie, Michael; sisters, Katie MacPhee, Effie MacDonald. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, in G.R. Francis & Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday, in Immaculate Conception Church, Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
STEWART, Dean Daniel
STEWART, Dean Daniel - 44, Halifax, died June 15, 2000, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Africville, he was a son of Daniel (Poole) Izzard and the late Jeanette Dixon. Survived by companion, Heather Lucas; daughter, Makayla Lucas, Halifax; sons, Dean Kelsey Jr., James Lucas, Halifax; sisters, Kimberly Izzard, Wendy Izzard, Marty Izzard, Selena Carter, Halifax; Susan Carvery, Philadelphia; Judy Carvery, Texas; Maryann Carvery, Toronto; Danielle Miller, Digby; Beverly Dixon-David, Halifax; brothers, Terry Izzard, Phillip Izzard, Paul Carvery, Halifax; Ian "Bucky" Izzard, Saskatchewan; Shawn Izzard, Edmonton; Morris Izzard, Toronto; Mark "Buttons" Izzard, Winnipeg; one granddaughter; many nieces, nephew and cousins. He was predeceased by sister, Joann Stewart; maternal grandparents, Davie and Hazel (Paris) Stewart; paternal grandparents, Daniel and Margie (Dixon) Izzard. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4,7-9 p.m. Sunday in Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday in Cornwallis Street Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Lionel Moriah officiating. Burial in Oakridge Memory Gardens. Donations to any charity.
SKELHORNE
SKELHORNE - In loving memory of Mother, Emma
Lousie, who passed away February 18, 1958; Dad, Kenneth, November 1, 1977; Brothers Donnie, January 23, 1972; Delton, February 26, 1979; Murray, December 31, 1993; Eric, March 11, 1996.
What would I do to clasp their hands, Their patient faces to see,
To hear their voices, To see their smiles, As in the days it used to be.
But some sweet day we'll meet again, Beyond the toil and strife,
And clasp each other's hands once more, In Heaven, that happy life.
Always remembered by daughter Doris, son-in-law Eddy, grandchildren, and daughter Hilda and family
WILLIAMS, Owen L.
WILLIAMS - In loving memory of a dear friend, Owen L. Williams Sr., who passed away February 20, 1998.
Gone but not forgotten
MacEACHEN, Mary Bridget
MacEACHEN, Mary Bridget - 89, Broad Cove, Inverness Co., died April 13, 1999, Inverness Manor, Inverness. Born in Inverness, she was a daughter of the late James and Anne (Grant) MacKinnon. She was a member of St. Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church, Broad Cove. She was educated at Holy Family School, Inverness and Nova Scotia Teachers College. She also taught in various schools in Cape Breton. Surviving are daughters, Carmel, Broad Cove; Anne, Inverness; Rosaria, Lake Echo; sons, Francis, Scarborough, Ont.; Donnie, Sussex; Hugh, Port Hawkesbury; 13 granchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two adopted grandchildren, Elizabeth and Francis, Halifax. She was predeceased by her husband, Lauchie; one daughter in infancy; sisters, Margaret, Catherine; brothers, William, Danny, John, Joseph. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Friday, in Inverness Funeral Home. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in the in St. Margaret of Scotland Church, Broad Cove, Rev. Danny MacLennan officiating with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Donations to St. Margaret's Church.
BOWEN, John David
BOWEN - In loving memory of John David who passed away April 15th, 1986.
Jesus touched him and he slept.
Loved always by Mom "Doris" and sister "Jane".
BURNS - MINGO
BURNS - MINGO - In loving memory of Arthur W. Burns, who passed away April 16, 1963; Leonica Burns,
October 11, 1990 and Jennie L. Mingo, August 19, 1995.
We do not forget them, We loved them too dearly
For their memory to fade, From our lives like a dream.
Our lips need not speak, When our hearts mourn sincerely,
For grief often dwells, Where it seldom is seen.
Always remembered by son, Charles and Sally.
LANGILLE, D. Ivan
LANGILLE, D. Ivan - 52, Tatamagouche, Colchester Co., died April 24, 1999, in Willow Lodge Home for Special Care, Tatamagouche. Born in Earltown, Colchester Co., he was a son of the late James and Freda (McNutt) (Hirtle) Langille. He was a resident of Maplewood Manor, Tatamagouche, for many years before moving to Willow Lodge six years ago. Surviving are sisters, Caroline McGill, Earltown; Marlene Langille-Rogers, Oxford; half-sisters, Elva Shearer, Tatamagouche Mountain; Phyllis Stevenson, Middleton; brothers, Sterling, Earltown; Elroy, North River; half-brother, William Hirtle, North River; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by half-sister, Freda; brother, Freeman in infancy. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday in Earltown Village Cemetery, Rev. Morley Bentley officiating. No flowers by request. Donations to Willow Lodge or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche.
BURDEN, William H.
BURDEN, William H. - 86, Weldon Street, Moncton, passed away at the Moncton Hospital on Sunday, April 25, 1999. Born in Moncton, Bill was the son of the late Frederick and Dora (Smith) Burden. Bill was retired president of Colpitts the Stationary Ltd. and had 27 years service with the T. Eaton Co. Ltd. He was a member of First United Baptist Church where he had served on various boards of committees in past years. He was past president of the Moncton Kinsmen Club, past district governor of District 7, former member of Moncton Rotary Club and recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship Award. He was a former member of Moncton Golf and Country Club, the Beaver Curling Club, past president of the Moncton YMCA, past Canadian president of the Canadian Office Products Association. As a young man, he was a track star and an avid hockey player. He was instrumental in founding the Moncton Kinsmen Minor Hockey Association and was recognized on the Moncton Wall of Fame for his contribution to this work. He was loved and respected by many friends, especially his family which included his wife of 64 years, S. Grace (Read) Burden; daughter, Linda and Dan Macintosh, Halifax; son, Paul and Carol Ann, Port Williams; grandchildren, Heather Macintosh (John Avis), Annapolis, Md.; Kate Macintosh, Vancouver; Ian Macintosh, London, England: Jennifer and Jani Burden, Port Williams; great-grandchild, Amelia Grace Avis; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Cruzen; sisters, Lucille Comfort, Helen Teed. Resting at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Rd., Moncton. No visiting hours by request. Service at First United Baptist Church, Moncton, Wednesday, April 28, at 2 p.m., Rev. Greg Jones and Rev. Greg Geldart officiating. Reception following the service. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery. In Bill's memory, donations to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital or Memorial of your choice would be appreciated by his family.
FRASER, J. Douglas, P.Eng.
FRASER, J. Douglas, P.Eng. - Died peacefully on April 14, 1999, in Melville Lodge, Halifax. Born in 1902, in Halifax, he was a son of the late Hon. J. Fred Fraser and Carrie (Sulis) Fraser. After graduating with a B.Sc. from Dalhousie University in 1923, and a B.Sc. in mechanical engineering from Mc-Gill University in 1925, he worked for the General Electric Co. in Lynn, Mass., for two years. In 1927, he married Marion Swan of Oxford, Cumberland Co., and they settled in Halifax, where he was resident engineer with Moirs Ltd. In his career as an engineer, Doug Fraser held positions at Moirs Ltd.; Acadia Sugar Refinery Co. Ltd., Woodside, and served for three years with the Department of Munitions and Supply during the Second World War, where he managed repairs and refits to merchant ships and naval vessels. He rejoined Moirs Ltd. in 1945, serving as plant engineer, assistant general manager and technical advisor. Upon his retirement from Moirs in 1965, he served as executive secretary and registrar with the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia until retirement in 1976. He was a life member of APENS, was appointed honorary life member as well, and was made APENS Registrar Emeritus, the only person to hold this distinction. He was a fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada, and was awarded a Canadian Silver Jubilee Medal for his "worthy and devoted service" to the engineering profession in Nova Scotia. For many years he served the Province of Nova Scotia as chairman of the Board of Examiners under the Engine Operators Act, for the Department of Labour. In 1995 Doug Fraser was presented with the prestigious F.H. Sexton Award and Medal, by his peers the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Halifax, where he was chairman of the building committee during the construction of the Christian Education Wing, and served on the Board of Management for many years. He was past master of St. Andrew's Lodge No. 1. He was presented with his 70-year jewel in 1997. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was a member of the Halifax Curling Club and was a founding member of the Indian Point Recreation Centre in Glen Haven. For almost 50 years, he spent the summers at Glen Haven, where gardening was a favourite pastime. He is survived by his sister, L. Jean Fraser, Halifax, and his daughters, Joan (Mrs. Warren Tregunno), Gretchen (Mrs. Donald Gillis), Halifax, and Elizabeth Ferguson, Newport Landing, Hants Co.; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Marion (Swan); brothers, Cecil, Murray and Donald; sister, Freda Adams. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church, Oxford Street, Halifax, on Monday, April 19, at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow. The family gratefully declines flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia, 1355 Barrington St., Halifax, NS B3J 1Y9, for the advancement of education and public awareness in the engineering profession.
BRADY, Lillian Lavine
BRADY, Lillian Lavine - Died peacefully on April 21, 1999, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Baker Settlement, she was a daughter of the late Florence (Fancy) Woodworth and Charles Woodworth. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Harry. She is survived by, much loved and missed by son, John; daughter, Mary Ann and husband Mike Gibbons, London, Ont.; adored by her grandchildren, Andy (Lori), London; Casey, Toronto; Jennifer, Jillian and Matthew, Bridgewater. Sadly missed by her only sister, Edith (Mrs. Harry Pernette); nephew, Robert (Shirley) Pernette; niece, Sheila (Reg) Goldsmith; uncles, Dana Fancy (Beatrice), Auburndale; Russell Fancy, Worcester, Mass., and aunt, Margaret Lucas, Calgary, Alta., along with many dear friends. She will be remembered for her lifelong contributions to St. Paul's Lutheran Church on the altar guild, as a Sunday school teacher, longtime choir member, past president and active member of the East Side Ladies Aid. In addition, she held a lifetime interest in the Bridgewater Curling Club as both a curler and social convener. Lillian spent many years as organizer of the hospital gift shop volunteers. She was a vice-president of H.W. Brady Ltd. and a former ballroom dancing teacher and a Brownie leader. Visitation will be at Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater, on Friday, April 23, from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Interment at Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
