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GOUGH, Alice Sarah
GOUGH, Alice Sarah - Halifax, passed away April 22, 2000, at home. Born in Surrey, England, she was a daughter of the late John and Alice (Nation) Perrin. She was a member of the RAF and served in the Second World War as a radar plotter. She was an English war bride and an avid piano player; past president of Young at Heart Golden Age Centre. She loved classical music and enjoyed tennis and hockey. She is survived by her husband, Robert; daughters, Diane (Gary) Newcombe, Christine (Michael) Coolen, Halifax; son, David (Cathy), Harrietsfield; grandchildren, Robbie, Christopher, Lisa, Michael, Jillian, Tom; great-granddaughter, Brianna; brothers, Robert (Barb), Hereford, England; William "Bill", Chertsey, England. She was predeceased by grandson, Sean Christopher; brother, Gordon; sister, Elsie Brindley. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 25, at 2:30 p.m. in St. James Anglican Church, Rev. Rod Gillis officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax.
TOWNSEND, Joseph (Jeff)
TOWNSEND - In loving memory of husband and father, Joseph (Jeff), who passed away April 24, 1995.
Our memories of you keep you near, As time unfolds another year. Always in our thoughts, And forever in our hearts.
Wife, Gladys and family
WATHEN, Marie Violet "Vie"
WATHEN, Marie Violet "Vie" - 96, Braeside Special Care Home, Middle Musquodoboit, died April 23, 2000, in the home. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Melina (Joyce) Boudreau. Surviving are her husband, W.G. Wathen "Bill"; daughter, Mary Cocker, Lower Sackville; sons, Joseph Richard McPhee, Surrey, B.C.; Henry Simon McPhee, Delta, B.C.; sisters, Ina Hipson, Halifax; Mary Fellows, Halifax; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Richard McPhee; brothers, Charlie, Raymond, Albert, Edward, Joseph; sisters, Mona Chiasson, Margaret Landry; great-grandson, Scott Kelly. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. John's Vianney Roman Catholic Church, Lower Sackville, Rev. Joe Christensen officiating. Burial to follow in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Lower Sackville.
RILEY, Jean MacDonald
RILEY, Jean MacDonald - 100, died April 19, 2000, in MacEwen Mews, Margate, P.E.I. Born in Pictou, she was a daughter of George W. and Annie (Ferguson) MacDonald. She was a graduate of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ont. and a member of the IWK Auxiliary in Halifax for many years. Surviving are daughters, Margaret Ann Craig, Summerside, P.E.I.; Beth Rankin, Calgary, Alta.; two sons-in-law; four grandchildren; eight great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband, Roland L. Riley; sisters, Grace Freestone, Helen Outerbridge; brothers, Arthur, Stewart. Cremation has taken place. Burial at a later date in Halifax. Donations to the IWK Grace Health Center or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to the Moase Funeral Home, Summerside.
SLAWTER, Louise Mary
SLAWTER, Louise Mary - 78, East Preston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2000, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born July 25, 1921, in Halifax County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Annie (Thomas) Williams. She was a member of East Preston United Baptist Church and of the seniors citizens club. She was a past member of the East Preston Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her daughters, Marcy Slawter, Louise (Mrs. Phillip Brooks), Rose (Mrs. Cecil Brooks) Evelyn (Mrs. Earl Brooks), Laura (Mrs. Roland Beals), Janet (Mrs. Brian Thomas), all of East Preston; Thelma (Mrs. Brian Provo), North Preston; Lavice (Mrs. Lloyd Cain), Dartmouth; sons, Edgar (Susan) Slawter, Vencil Slawter, both of East Preston; Edward Slawter, Stanley Slawter, both of Toronto; Dennis Slawter, Vancouver; grandson, Winston Slawter, Halifax, who was raised by Louise as a son; daughter-in-law, Judy Slawter, Dartmouth; son-in-law, Lyle Eisan, East Preston; brother, Wilfred (Genevieve) Williams, East Preston; 45 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, 11 great great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Vencil; daughter, Beatrice Eisan; sisters, Edith Crawley, Kathleen Parsons, Adeline Williams; brothers, Alfred Crawley, Samuel Williams, Howard Williams, Matthew Thomas; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, April 25, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, in East Preston United Baptist Church, Rev. Ogueri Ohanaka officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to the East Preston United Baptist Church.
CAMERON, Melinda Elizabeth
CAMERON, Melinda Elizabeth - North Street, Westville, passed away April 23, 2000, in her home. Born in 1928, she was the only daughter of the late Clarence and Agnes (Skinner) Clark. She attended Westville High School and Maritime Business College and worked as a bookkeeper of R.A. Douglas Limited for 39 years. She was a member of St. Paul United Church where she served on the Board of Trustees, and was a former Sunday School Teacher. She was a Past Matron of Westville chapter 24 Order of the Eastern Star. She had been appointed District Deputy Grand Marton in 1976-77, and a Grand Representative on North Carolina in 1983-84. She was a member of Clan Cameron Nova Scotia Branch, the Westville Citizens Crime Prevention Association and the Westville Heritage Group. For many years she has been associated with the Dunvegan Girls Pipe Band Association and served in the band's administration for a total of nine years. She is survived by son, Brian (Cindy) Leadbeater; daughter, Agnes (Thomas) Davis, both of Westville; a step daughter, Marie (Joseph) Cameron, Sydney; grandchildren, Amy MacLeod, Matthew, Jennifer, Kathy Leadbeater, Westville; step grandchildren, Christopher, Cheryl Cameron, Sydney. She was predeceased by her husband, John E. Cameron; stepson, David Cameron. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Paul United Church, Westville. Interment will be in St. Bee's Cemetery, Westville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses, Canadian Cancer Society, or charity of your choice.
ROGERS, Vince
ROGERS - In loving memory of our husband, father and grandfather, Vince, who passed away April 25, 1990.
Vince - many things have happened, many things have changed,
But how much we love and miss you, Will always stay the same.
Your resting place we visit, Flowers we place with care,
We all have the same heartache, As we turn and leave you there.
Sadly missed and never forgotten, we love you, wife, Jennie; daughters, sons and grandchildren.
SCRIBBANS, Matthew
SCRIBBANS - In loving memory of Matthew, who passed away April 25, 1999.
I will be watching over you, I'm going to help to see you through,
I will protect you in the night, I'm smiling next to you...
Missed daily, loved forever
Sue
NEWELL, Cecil Coleman
NEWELL, Cecil Coleman - 76, Centreville, Shelburne Co., formerly of South Side, passed away peacefully in the Roseway Hospital, Shelburne, on April 24, 2000. Born in South Side, he was a son of the late Mary (Stoddard) and Minard Newell. He was a member of the South Side Baptist Church. He was also a boat builder and fisherman by trade. Surviving are his loving wife, the former Bernice Smith; daughters, Mrs. Iona Cunningham, South Side; Mrs. Rosemary Crowell, Old Sambro Road, Williamswood; Sharon Vroom (Billy), Deep Brook; Margo Doucette (Paul), Eastern Passage; sons, Richard (Donna), Port LaTour; Irwin (Marjorie), Forbes Point; Jeffrey (Sheryl), North East Point; stepdaughters, Althea Nickerson (Larry), Forbes Point; Primrose Nickerson (George), Centreville; Lynn Ensor (Dave), Clyde River; stepsons, Leigh Quinlan (Sarojanie), Pennsylvania; Dean Quinlan, Centreville; Aaron Quinlan (Cindy), Centreville; eight grandchildren; 20 step-grandchildren; three great step-grandsons; one great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by his first wife, Norma (Nickerson); twin daughters, Helen and Hazel; great-granddaughter, Diane; sisters, Helen, Augusta, Beatrice. Visitation will be 2-4, 8-9 p.m. today in H. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Barrington. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in South Side Baptist Church, Rev. Shaun Hatfield officiating. Burial will be in White Lily Cemetery, South Side. Memorial donations may be made to the South Side Baptist Church or the Preservation Society, Centreville.
