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COLFORD (Cann), Noreen
COLFORD (Cann), Noreen - 75, South Bar, died September 9, 1998, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Whitney Pier, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Patterson) Cann. She was an employee at General Instrument for a number of years and was an avid gardener. Surviving are her husband, George; sons, Leon, George, Sydney; Barry, Frenchvale; sisters, Yvonne (Mrs. Ralph Carroll), British Columbia; Dorothy (Mrs. Dan MacKinnon), Toronto; brothers, Edwin, Sydney; George, John, Coxheath; Gerry, Fort Erie, Ont.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by son, Lorne; daughter, Joan. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Rev. E. MacDonald officiating. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
KEAY, Anna L., RN
KEAY, Anna L., RN - 60, Chester, died September 10, 1998, as the result of a motor vehicle accident in Gold River, Lunenburg Co. Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Elsie (Winters) Keay. Anna was a graduate of Royal Victoria Hospital School of Nursing in Montreal, and director of nurses at the Halifax Infirmary, Camp Hill and QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, until retiring in 1996. She was also co-director and teacher of the home PTN program to many families throughout Nova Scotia. Anna did extensive volunteer work with many community and health organizations, namely the Canadian Cancer Society (Lodge That Gives) and Chester Playhouse. Anna is survived by her sister, Judi and husband Rev. Neville Cheeseman, Hoyt, N.B.; nieces, Traci Morrisey and friend John Trainor, Halifax; Sherri and husband Jim Born, Fredericton; nephew, Charles Morrisey, Ottawa; aunts, Maddie Keay, Hunts Point, Queens Co., and Margie Keay, Kingston, Kings Co. Visitation Sunday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral service will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Zion United Church, Main Street, Liverpool, Rev. Joanne McFadden officiating. Cremation to follow service. Burial at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society (Lodge That Gives), 3-5826 South St., Halifax, B3H 1S6; Chester Playhouse, or any charity.
TIBERT, Norma Mildred
TIBERT, Norma Mildred - 95, Tideview Terrace, Digby, died September 10, 1998, in the home. Born in North Range, Digby Co., she was a daughter of the late Herber and Maggie (Harris) MacNeil. She was a member of Digby United Baptist Church, a charter member of the Ladies Bible Class, Digby, and a past faithful member of Central Grove United Baptist Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are a grandniece; three grandnephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Earle; sisters, Alice, Leda, Florence; brother, Manning; niece, Madeline. Funeral 2 p.m. today in Jayne's Funeral Home, 7 Birch St., Digby, Rev. Rick Warner officiating. Burial in Central Grove Cemetery. Donations to Digby United Baptist Church or Central Grove United Baptist Church.
BLOM (Lynds), Helen
BLOM (Lynds), Helen - At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Wednesday, September 9, 1998, Helen (Lynds) Blom, Alvinston, Ont., in her 63rd year. Predeceased by her husband, Peter Blom (1984). Dear mother of Peter Leroy Blom, Leonard Blom and Chris Blom, all of Alvinston, and Pat Waugh, Inwood. Dear grandmother of Jason and Jessica Blom and Sasha and Matthew Whitney. Dear sister of Leroy, St. Thomas; Lawrence, Roland, Jenny, Linda, Lorraine and Sharon, all of Nova Scotia. Predeceased by brothers, Lloyd, Hartley and Macky. Cremation with interment in Knox Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Earltown, Colchester Co., at a later date. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 12, at 11 a.m. in Alvinston Chapel, 3232 River St., Alvinston, Rev. Frank Swoboda officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Arn Funeral Home, Glencoe, Ont.
BOUDREAU, Rose
BOUDREAU, Rose - 85, Little Dover, died September 14, 1998, in Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso. Born in Little Dover, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Fougere) Bouchie. She was a member of St. Agnes Parish. Surviving are daughters, Beat (Mrs. Tom Haines), Agatha Boudreau, Norma (Mrs. Chris Shears), Loretta (Mrs. Eldon Munroe), Carol Snow, Marilyn (Mrs. Melvin Dixon), Little Dover; sons, Murdock, Newfoundland; Hughie, Little Dover; Garnet, Guysborough; sisters, Bessie, Toronto; Edna, Nina, Little Dover; brothers, Seward, Port Bickerton; Norman, Little Dover; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred; sons, Jerome, Frederick, Laurier; brothers, Walter, Jerome, Donald; grandson, Chester. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-9 p.m. Wednesday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Little Dover, Rev. Charles Pottie officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.
SYMONDS, Raymond Chesley
SYMONDS, Raymond Chesley - 83, Upper Woods Harbour, died September 13, 1998, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Lower East Pubnico, he was a son of the late James and Jennie (Malone) Symonds. He was a member of Woods Harbour Wesleyan Church and a veteran of the Second World War. Surviving are his wife, the former Edna Chetwynd; daughter, Carolyn (Mrs. Richard MacAdams), Woods Harbour; grandson, Tait, Woods Harbour. He was predeceased by brothers, Robert, Hilford; sisters, Marguerite, Myrtle, Alfreda. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in H. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Barrington. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in Woods Harbour Wesleyan Church, Rev. Duane Brown officiating. Burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Woods Harbour. Donations to Woods Harbour Wesleyan Church pew fund.
MacNEILL, Dorothy Carol
MacNEILL, Dorothy Carol - Truro, passed away September 13, 1998, in her 80th year. Carol, the daughter of the late Muriel Tanton and Archibald MacCannell, was born in Charlottetown and lived in Halifax for many years. She was predeceased by her husband, Dewar. Carol was the loving mother of Donald (Carol), Halifax; Karen (Ian) Whyte, Ottawa; Robert (Jennifer), South Branch; Alan (Paula), Truro. She was the dear grandmother of Alana, Colin, Kirsten, Guy, Andrew, Alex, Leah, Katherine, and great-grandmother of Liam and Alana. She is also survived by sisters, Beverly Dignam, Dartmouth; Hazel Stone, Wilmington, N.C.; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at MacLean's Funeral Home, Charlottetown, today from 7-9 p.m., with funeral service Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel, Rev. Samuel Shields officiating. Burial to follow in Pioneer Cemetery, St. Catharines, P.E.I. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson's Foundation of Canada or a charity of choice. The family will receive friends at the home of her son, Donald, 3143 Aiken Ave., Halifax, on Thursday, September 17, from 7-9 p.m.
SABEAN, Walter Boyde
SABEAN, Walter Boyde - 85, Karsdale, Annapolis Co., died September 14, 1998, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in West Paradise, he was a son of the late Roy and Nettie (Campbell) Sabean. He was a veteran of the Second World War. He was a retired transport driver with DND and had previously worked as a sea captain with Irving Oil, scallop fisherman and at various other types of employment. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Port Royal Branch 21, Annapolis Royal; Masonic Lodge, Annapolis Royal Branch 33, and a member of the Order of Good Cheer. He was a faithful member of Christ Church, Karsdale, where he was warden for 50 years and was recently recognized by the congregation. He was a past member of Goat Island Branch, Canadian Order of Foresters, where he was chief ranger before it closed. For many years, he played and sang for dances in the local area and most recently at the Farmers Market Saturday mornings in Annapolis Royal. He is survived by his wife, the former Blanche Marion Rogers; children, Joyce and husband Robert McInnis, Ottawa; Adeline and husband Clair Burns, Liverpool; Donald and wife Judy, Oshawa, Ont.; Marilyn and husband Arthur Hustins, St. Margarets Bay, Halifax Co.; Brenda and husband Robert Nimmo, Bedford; grandchildren, Pamela, Walter, Elaine, Lorrainne, Lisa, Duncan, Natalie, Dianna, Christopher and Billy; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Vitiello, Port Royal; brothers, Allen Sabean, Port Royal; Charles Sabean, Digby. He was predeceased by sister, Frances Laliberty. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Robert L. Hall Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal, from where Royal Canadian Legion service will be 7:30 p.m. and Masonic service 8 p.m. Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Wednesday in Christ Church, Karsdale, Rev. Edwin Ebsary officiating. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Karsdale. Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to Annapolis Community Health Centre, Christ Church memorial fund or a charity of choice.
HARTRICK, Margaret Elizabeth
HARTRICK, Margaret Elizabeth - 35, Lake Echo, died September 18, 1998, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of Alfred and Pauline (Warner) Hartrick, Lake Echo. Surviving are son, John, Lake Echo; brothers, Kurk, Enfield; Eric, Lake Echo; sisters, Amy (Mrs. Darrel Holmes), United States; Cherie (Mrs. Dave Stredder), Lake Echo; Mary Anne (Mrs. Dale MacDougal), Calgary. She was predeceased by sister, Cristle; her paternal and maternal grandparents. Memorial service 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church, Lake Echo, Rev. Johni officiating. Burial in St. Anne's Cemetery, West Chezzetcook. Donations to any charity.
CRAWFORD, Dr. Dean
CRAWFORD, Dr. Dean - 83, Sackville, N.B., died September 18, 1998, in Drew Nursing Home, Sackville. Born in Amherst, he was a son of the late Roy and Lydia (Edgett) Crawford. He was a graduate of Mount Allison and Dalhousie universities and the University of Rochester specializing in physics. He was professor and head of the physics department at Mount Allison University for over 40 years. He was a member of Sackville United Church and was an avid reader and gardener. Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy Robinson; son, David, Moncton, N.B.; daughter, Anne Dixon, Sackville; stepdaughters, Roberta Kasby, Ottawa; Marlene Ascroft, Moncton; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Phyllis Jackson; brother, Vernon. Visitation 2-4 p.m. today in Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, N.B. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in Mount Allison University chapel. Burial in Sackville Cemetery.
McKENNEY, Ollie Anita
McKENNEY, Ollie Anita - 61, Round Bay, Shelburne Co., died September 17, 1998, in Roseway Hospital, Sandy Point. Born at Clyde River, she was a daughter of Preston Powers, Yarmouth Veterans' Place, and the late Jean (Rhyno) Powers. Surviving are her husband, Lawrence; son, Lloyd, Lockeport; daughters, Karen Chetwynd, Shelburne; Sherry Chetwynd, Round Bay; brother, Arthur Powers, Shelburne; sisters, Norma McGray and Ester Nickerson, Clyde River; granddaughter, Tammy Atwood, Shelburne; grandson, Lewis Chetwynd, Round Bay; great-grandson, Catlin Goodick, Shelburne. She was predeceased by brothers, Kenneth and Norman. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Lung Association. Arrangements entrusted to H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Shelburne.
STODDARD, Robert James (Clam)
STODDARD, Robert James (Clam) - 82, Malegash Terrace Apartments, Lunenburg, died Thursday, September 24, 1998, at home. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Clemment and Gertrude (Knickle) Stoddard. He served with the Canadian Army during the Second World War, and after the war, was employed with Lunenburg Foundry & Engineering Ltd. He was later employed as maintenance personnel with Lunenburg Post Office, retiring after 23 years of service. He was an honourary member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 23, Lunenburg, and the Lunenburg Fire Department. He was also a member of St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg. He is survived by his daughter, Susan (Mrs. Gary Zinck), Spectacle Lake; brother, Murray, Lunenburg; twin granddaughters, Krista and Christine; great-granddaughter, Kelsey. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Jean Wolfe; sisters, Muriel Awalt and Beatrice Young. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, with visitation Sunday evening from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday in St. John's Anglican Church, Archdeacon Reginald MacDonald officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg; Lunenburg Fire Department or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
KAIFOSH, Rebecca Margaret (Becky)
KAIFOSH, Rebecca Margaret (Becky) - 80, 18 Catherine St, Scotchtown, died September 24, 1998, in New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Katie (Nicholson) Rockwell. She was a member of Calvin United Church. Surviving are daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Barry Lewis), Rexdale, Ont.; Helen (Mrs. Tony Ilkanic), Etobicoke, Ont.; sisters, Catherine MacLeod, Glace Bay; Mrs. Theresa Mason, New Waterford; brother, John, New Waterford; three grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William; several brothers and a sister. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Sunday in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday in Calvin United Church, Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Cremation to follow. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery.
MacMILLAN, Arthur
MacMILLAN, Arthur - 86, 562 Eighth St., New Waterford, died September 24, 1998, in Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Angus and Katherine (MacFarlane) MacMillan. He was a member of Mount Carmel Parish and was a retired coal miner, having worked in the mines for 41 years. He was involved in many activities, some of which included Boy Scouts and Army Cadets. He was a founding member of the Joy Program at Mount Carmel. He was a former member of the New Waterford Chorale and New Waterford Pensioners Club, Heart Beats and a third degree member of St. Anthony Daniel Council, Knights of Columbus, New Waterford. He was at one time a member of Saint Joseph Society. Surviving are daughters, Mary, Joan, Grace (Mrs. Michael White), New Waterford; Peggy (Mrs. Pierce Sampson), Sydney; son, Ernie, New Waterford; sisters, Kaye MacKinnon, New Waterford; Sister Clarasita, Sister Margaret, Mount St. Vincent, Halifax; Ann, (Mrs. Joe McCully), Stratford, Ont.; Hughena (Mrs. Adrian Butts), Guelph, Ont.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Bernadette (Bernie) Boudreau; brothers, Angus, John, Ernest, Dan, Tom; sisters, Sister M. Euphemia, Mary Jessie. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Memorial service 2 p.m. today in Mount Carmel Church, Rev. Donald MacGillivray officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to any charity. Arrangements entrusted to V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford.
