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CHIASSON, John Joseph
CHIASSON, John Joseph - 81, 29 Official Row, Reserve Mines, died May 25, 1998, in Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Reserve Mines, he was a son of the late Joseph and Isabell (LeClair) Chiasson. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Reserve Mines; former member of St. Joseph's Mens Club; Reserve Mines Fire Department; Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 2; a founding member of the Credit Union and St. Vincent de Paul; former trustee of St. Joseph's School, all in Reserve Mines; life member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1953, Glace Bay, and former treasurer of the Supervisors Association. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. He was employed with Cape Breton Development Corp., retiring from #26 colliery in 1981 as supervisor after 49 years of service. Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret Ellen Howley; daughters, Marion Chiasson, Reserve Mines; Deborah Chiasson, Fredericton; sons, James, Port Hawkesbury; John Joe Jr., Glace Bay; brothers, Francis, London, Ont.; Gerald, London, England; sister, Lucy Carter, Sydney; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by son, Wayne; sisters, Marie Goyetche, Margaret MacDonald; brothers, Leo, Wilmot. 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 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines, Rev. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
SNOW, Marguerite Hazel
SNOW, Marguerite Hazel - 58, 5666 North St., Halifax, died May 24, 1998, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, VG Site. Born in Lucasville, she was a daughter of Nellie May (Kelsie) Parsons and the late Kenneth Parsons. She was a member of Lucasville Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Robert; son, David, Toronto; brothers, Kenneth, Cyril, Lucasville; aunt, Ellen Johnson, Canso; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother, Nelson; sister, Joan. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in T.K. Barnard Funeral Home, 527 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville, Rev. D.E. Fairfax officiating. Burial in Oakridge Memory Gardens. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
MARTIN, William (Touddle)
MARTIN, William (Touddle) - 95, formerly of Brookside Street, Glace Bay, died May 23, 1998, in Seaview Manor. He was born in Amherst. He was employed for 60 years as a coal miner at #2 and #20 collieries. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church and Glace Bay Pensioners Club. Surviving are daughter, Ann Ogley, Glace Bay; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Beatrice Boone; second wife, the former Margaret O'Connell; daughter, Rita Tarmovaara; two grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. today in Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, Rev J. Graham officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.
HUMESTON, Martin Carlyle
HUMESTON, Martin Carlyle - 75, Windsor, Hants Co., died May 24, 1998, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born November 9, 1922, in Victoria, B.C., he was a son of the late Carlyle and Ethel (Haley) Humeston. He received his education in Victoria and was a veteran of the Second World War. He worked for the British Columbia Provincial Police and later moved to Nova Scotia and was a social worker with Kings County Social Services for 23 years. After retirement, he and his wife Reba, with their children, moved to Prince Edward Island and opened a home for foster children. After a period of time, they moved back to Nova Scotia and opened a home for special care in St. Croix, Hants Co. Surviving are his wife, the former Reba Cochrane; daughters, Valerie, Sackville; Mari Anne, at home; stepdaughters, Terri, Alberta; Donna, Ontario; Dee, Windsor; Carole, Julie, Falmouth; Jaclyn, Wolfville; stepsons, Tim, Windsor; Sterling, Prince Edward Island; sister, Dorothy Humeston, Victoria; brother, George, Victoria. He was predeceased by his first wife, Phyllis Dargie Cunningham; son, David. There will be no visitation by request. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King St., President Fred Hudson, of The Church of Jesus Church of Latter-Day Saints, officiating. Burial at a later date in Royal Oak Cemetery, Victoria. Donations to any charity.
BOGGILD, Paul
BOGGILD, Paul - White Lake, Ont., passed away May 13, 1998. Born in Denmark, January 1928, he was the fourth son of the late Hans and Esther Boggild. He spent his younger years in Lockeport, Shelburne Co. Beloved husband of Nora J. Cox-Boggild. Loved father of Vilhelm Boggild (Sylvia) and Paula (Mrs. Kevin McMullan). Cherished grandfather of Miranda, Kyle, Ashley, Katrina and Aldan. Dear brother of Kai Boggild, Halifax; Carl Boggild (Helen), Bracebridge, Ont. Respected stepfather of Penelope, Grace, Robert, Mary and their families. Predeceased by brother, Vilhelm Boggild, during the Second World War in Holland. Family and friends may attend a memorial service in Renfrew Presbyterian Church, 480 Raglan St., South Renfrew, today, May 26, at 2 p.m., Rev. D.J. Martin Kaplin officiating. A time of fellowship and refreshment will follow in the church hall. In Paul's memory donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Pilon Family Funeral Home, Arnprior, Ont.
O'HANDLEY, Roy
O'HANDLEY, Roy - 71, Lower Sackville, died June 22, 1998, at home. Born in Dominion, he was a son of the late Hugh and Annie (Petrie) O'Handley. He retired from DND staff at CFB Halifax in 1987, where he was employed as a telecommunications technician. He served with the Canadian Army as part of the original UN Peacekeeping Force in Egypt. In his early years, he was employed with Sydney Steel. He was past president of Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 305. His leisure time was spent flying and building aircraft. Surviving are daughter, Peggy (Petrie) Delorey, New Glasgow; son, Kevin Petrie, Dartmouth; brother, Michael (Mike), Dominion; sister, Anna Quann, Lower Sackville; grandchildren, Jenny, Christian and Noah Delorey. He was predeceased by his wife, Marie (Petrie) O'Handley. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Atlantic Funeral Home, Lower Sackville. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Gerald David officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
KING, Margaret Florence
KING, Margaret Florence - 77, River Philip, Cumberland Co., died Monday, June 22, 1998, in QEII Health Services Centre, New Infirmary Site. Born in Oxford, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Winnifred B. (Eaton) Trerice. She was a member of River Philip UCW, River Philip Garden Club, and was an avid curler. Surviving are sons, Michael and wife Carole, Oshawa, Ont.; Brian and wife Cathy, River Philip; daughter, JoAnn and husband Don Wood, River Philip; grandchildren, Sarah and Jason King, Oshawa, Ont.; Michael King, River Philip; Maureen (Wayne) Woodard, Oxford; Melanie (Scott) Sperry, Caribou, Me.; great-grandchil-dren, Kaleigh and Alexander Woodard, Oxford; brother, Utley Trerice, Whitehorse, Yukon. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph (Joe) King; grandson, Andrew King. Visitation will be 4-6, 7-9 p.m. today in MacDiarmid's Funeral Home, 5075 Main St., Oxford. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in River Philip United Church, River Philip, Rev. Claudia Keller-Hatt officiating. Interment in the River Philip Church Cemetery. Floral tributes or donations to River Philip United Church c/o Bonnie Spencer, River Philip, BOM 1VO, would be appreciated.
VEINOT, Bonnie Sue
VEINOT, Bonnie Sue - 33, Hebbville, died June 23, 1998, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of Gerald Veinot, Hebbville, and Barbara (Fancy) Veinot, Hebbville. Surviving are brothers, Kendall, Blaine, Bridgewater; Larry, Weymouth; sisters, Wanda, Hebbs Cross; Sherry, Thorburn; stepmother, Diane Veinot; stepbrother, David Bent; stepsister, Carol Ann Bent, both of Hebbs Cross; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Veinot; maternal grandmother, Ruby Fancy. She was predeceased by grandfathers, Murray Veinot, Harvey Fancy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, funeral 1:30 p.m. Friday, both in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, Rev. David Whynot officiating. Burial to follow in Lone Pine Cemetery, Lapland. Family flowers only. Donations to South Shore Regional Hospital Foundation, Bridgewater, or any charity.
HALLIDAY, Alexander Gordon
HALLIDAY, Alexander Gordon - 79, Westville, died suddenly Tuesday, June 23, 1998, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, New Infirmary Site. Born in Mill Brook, Pictou Co., he was a son of the late John and Jessie (MacIntosh) Halliday. He was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Westville. He was a veteran of the Second World War serving in the Royal Canadian Artillery. He was an employee of Warren Maritime Ltd., retiring as general foreman after 28 years of service. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Marie (Fraser); brothers, Cecil, Wesley, Westville; Arvin, Vermont; sister, Muriel Rowley, Vermont; brother-in-law, Earl Fraser and wife Shirley, Debert; sisters-in-law, Blanch Fraser, Westville; Janet Fraser, Stellarton; his loving family of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Annie Ross, Ena MacCulloch, Rose Ross, Helen Cahoon, Viola Shepard, Agnes Johnson, Hazel Hirtle, as well as brothers-in-law, Laurie and Donald, and sister-in-law, Helen. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Westville, Rev. Charles MacPherson and Rev. James Grant officiating. Interment in Gairloch Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Westville, or any charity.
DAUPHINEE, Ivy May
DAUPHINEE, Ivy May - 80, West Northfield, died August 31, 1998, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Lower Northfield, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Bessie (Wagner) Oickle. Surviving are her husband, Bert; daughters, Erna (Mrs. Wilfred Joudrey), Patricia (Mrs. Cyril Mayo), West Northfield; son, Arthur, Auburndale; sisters, Hazel Daniels, North River; Leda (Mrs. Sydney Osborne), Oakhill; Florence Veinot, West Northfield; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by sister, Elsie; brothers, Wallace, Oswald, a brother in infancy; a daughter in infancy. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Andrew's Anglican Church, West Northfield, Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser officiating. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, West Northfield. No flowers by request. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, South Shore Regional Hospital Foundation, Bridgewater, or any charity.
BARRY, Sidney Albert
BARRY, Sidney Albert - 80, Maitland, died August 31, 1998, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Maitland, he was a son of the late Archibald and Muriel (Barry) Barry. He was a member and past warden of Christ Anglican Church, Maitland. He worked several years in the Yukon for the Canadian National Railway. When he returned home, he worked for Maritime Manufacturers and Brady's Building Supplies, Bridgewater. Surviving are his wife the former Hattie A. Joudrey; foster sons, Gregory Whynot, Maitland; Barry Smith, Texas; Victor Hazel; sisters, Nellie (Mrs. Donald Feindel), Bridgewater; Isabel (Mrs. Ray Barry), Maitland; brothers, Henry, Marriots Cove; Lloyd, Edmonton; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Helen Seamone, two in infancy; brothers, Cecil, Eric, George, Kenneth. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Mahone Funeral Home, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in Christ Anglican Church, Maitland, Rev. Linda MacDonald officiating. Burial in the church cemetery.
MISENER, Gerald Thomas
MISENER, Gerald Thomas - 70, East Chezzetcook, died September 8, 1998, in Dartmouth General Hospital. He was a son of the late Clarence and Margaret (Kennedy) Misener. He was employed for 20 years at Star Manufacturing and then a self-employed automobile mechanic. Surviving are his sister, Evelyn Smith, Dartmouth; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Edgar, Clarence, Basil. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 10 a.m. Friday, September 18, in St. Genevieve's Church, East Chezzetcook. Reception to follow in church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Genevieve's Church or any charity.
GRAHAM, Annabelle
GRAHAM, Annabelle - 93, Newton Mills, Colchester Co., passed away September 9, 1998, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Elmsvale, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Lawlor) Kindervator. She was a member of Sharon Presbyterian Church, Dean Settlement; Woodside Sewing Circle, and the Women's Institute of Nova Scotia. Surviving are daughter, Joan and husband Harry Currie, Canning; sons, George and Victor, both of Newton Mills; sister, Edith (Mrs. Lloyd Herman), Bedford; brothers, Garnet and wife Mildred, Dartmouth; Milton and wife Daisy, Upper Musquodoboit; sister-in-law, Marion Kindervator, Upper Musquodoboit; grandchildren, Karen, Allan and wife Avary, Brian and friend Darlene; great-grandchild, Victoria Anne; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Allan; sisters, Mona, Verna; brothers, Vaughan, Calvin, Arnold. Visitation will be held today from 7-9 p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. Funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday in Sharon Presbyterian Church, Rev. Gary Burrill officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Upper Stewiacke. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sharon Presbyterian Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
