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MacINTYRE, Conlan Klinger
MacINTYRE, Conlan Klinger - Died of a rare metabolic disease at his home in Toronto on April 27, 2000, he was six months old. In his short life he brightened the lives of his parents, Ken Klinger and Colleen MacIntyre, both formerly of New Waterford; and his sister, Cameron. As an expression of sympathy, a donation to Conlan's memorial scholarship at Breton Education Centre would be appreciated. Arrangements under the direction of Murray E. Newbigging Funeral Directors.
THOMPSON, Jennie Mae
THOMPSON, Jennie Mae - 92, Valley View Villa, Riverton, formerly of Lourdes, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2000, in Valley View Villa. Born in Goldenville, Guys. Co., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Atwater) Cunningham. Prior to going to Valley View Villa, she was a resident of Sunset Haven Nursing Home, New Glasgow, for a number of years. She will be remembered as a caring friend to all who knew her. Jennie was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by daughter, Martha; son-in-law, Richard Blair, Dartmouth. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard; son, John; sister, Muriel Audas; brothers, Manford, Hazen and Charles. Visitation will be held 2-4 p.m. today only in Eagles Funeral Home, Westville, where her funeral will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Norman Marple officiating. Private interment will be in the Duff Cemetery.
WALSH, Gladys Dorothy
WALSH, Gladys Dorothy - Halifax, passed away unexpectedly April 22, 2000 while on vacation in the Caribbean. She was the daughter of the late David and Margaret Thomas. She had been employed for many years with Maritime Telegraph & Telephone Co. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Coolen, Dartmouth; spouse, Harry Craig; niece, Margaret Ashe, Cole Harbour; grandchildren, Glenn and Chantal, both of Dartmouth. She was predeceased by husbands, Austin Joudrey and William Walsh. Arrangements under the direction of Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home, Robie St. Gladys had requested no visitation. A memorial mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday, May 1, in St. Patrick's Church, Brunswick Street, Rev. George Leach S. J. officiating. Burial in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch.
MacPHERSON, James A.
MacPHERSON, James A. - 714 River St., Inverness, died suddenly at home. Born in 1925, he was a son of the late Dan MacPherson and Florence (MacLellan) MacPherson. He was a member of Stella Maris Parish. He is survived by sister, Mamie (Mrs. Colin L. MacIsaac), Randolph, Mass.; Elizabeth (Mrs. Gerald MacFarlane), Troy, Inverness Co.; sister-in-law, Jean MacPherson, Antigonish; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Rev. Norman MacPherson and Joseph MacPherson. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Inverness Funeral Home, Sydney.
BROGAN, Rebecca "Becky" Anastasia
BROGAN, Rebecca "Becky" Anastasia - 80, 64 Fraser Ave., Sydney Mines, died April 26, 2000, in the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Mary (MacIntyre) Walsh. She was a member of St. Pius X Parish, Sydney Mines and a long-time member of the Parish CWL. She was a former member of the Strand Monday Night Ladies Bowling League and a former executive member of Canadian Association for the Mentally Handicapped. Surviving are her husband, Patrick Gregory; son, John Thomas; daughter, Mary Helene, at home; one granddaughter; sister, Theresa O'Connell; three care givers; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sister, Mary Helena Halliday; son in infancy; brothers, John, James, Henry. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X Church, Rev. Tony MacDonald officiating. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
BAKER, Mildred Sarah Frances
BAKER, Mildred Sarah Frances - 90, West Jeddore, died April 26, 2000, in Twin Oaks Hospital, Musquodoboit Harbour. Born in East Jeddore, she was a daughter of the late James W. Jennex and Ida Mae (Webber) Jennex. She was a life-time member of United Baptist Church, Jeddore. She was a homemaker, made her family her career. She enjoyed knitting, rug hooking, crocheting and quilting. She was a member of the Missionary Association of the United Baptist Church. Surviving are children, Ruth Cooling, Foster Baker, Laura May Gaetz, Fulton Baker; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Fulton C. Baker; sister, Beatrice Mitchell; a sister in infancy; brothers, Harold, Ralph, Arthur Jennex; grandson, David Gaetz. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Rowlings Funeral Home, Musquodoboit Harbour. Funeral service 12 p.m. Saturday in United Baptist Church, Jeddore, Rev. Lloyd Baker officiating. Burial in West Jeddore Cemetery. Flowers welcomed. Donations to United Baptist Church or Twin Oaks Hospital.
RICE, Ruth Jennie
RICE, Ruth Jennie - 71, 440 Abercrombie Rd., New Glasgow, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Stellarton, she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Rideout) Vacheresse. She had been a resident of New Glasgow for the past 48 years and was a member of the Trinity United Church. Sadly missed by her daughter, Clare and son-in-law, Ralph Wallis, Milford Station; grandsons, Marc and Scott; sisters, Violet (George) Ross, Riverton; Esther Vacheresse, Truro; Helen (Raymond) Fullerton, Truro; Pansy (Roy) Kellock, Plymouth; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur "Arlie"; sons, Frank, Donnie; brothers, Emerson, George, John; sister, Margaret Phillips; a sister in infancy. Cremation will take place. By request of the deceased there will be no visitation. A public memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Trinity United Church, New Glasgow, Rev. Norman Marple officiating. Burial will be in Auburn Cemetery, Westville. Family flowers only please. Donations in her memory may be made to the SPCA, the Aberdeen Hospital or to a charity of one's choice.
COLLETT, Gloria Mary
COLLETT, Gloria Mary - 70, Eastern Passage, died April 27, 2000, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Bertha (Harris) Henneberry. She spent her life at home caring for her family. Surviving are daughters, Joanne Bradbury, Eastern Passage; Janet Collett, Dartmouth; sons, Brian, Edward, Gary, Eastern Passage; brothers, Richard Henneberry, Dartmouth; Howard Henneberry, Halifax; sisters, Linda Neate, Dartmouth; Lorraine Peters, Halifax; Theresa, Lower Sackville; Rose Santerre, Madeline McFarlane, Dartmouth; Nancy Bishop, New Brunswick; three grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred; daughter, Kathleen MacLaughlin; brothers, James Henneberry, Karl Henneberry; sisters, Jean Leadley, Bernice Naugle. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Atlantic Funeral Home, Dartmouth, Rev. Bernie O'Neill officiating. Burial in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
BARKHOUSE, Shirley Ann Louise
BARKHOUSE, Shirley Ann Louise - 64, Martin's Point, Lunenburg Co., died April 27, 2000, in Fisherman's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Delhaven, King's Co., she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Frances (Canning) Parker. Surviving are husband, Rodney, Shoreham Village, Chester; daughters, Lynda Barkhouse, Lunenburg; Elizabeth Barkhouse, Ottawa; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by son, Eric; brothers, Gordon, William, Terrance. Cremation has taken place. No visitation by request. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday in St. Mark's Anglican Church, Martin's Point, Rev. Michael Mitchell officiating. Burial in The Baptist Cemetery, Western Shore. No flowers by request. Donations to South Shore Regional Hospital Foundation, Bridgewater; Fisherman's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville.
MARCH, Albert Edward
MARCH, Albert Edward - 85, South Bar, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, in the Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Hartry) March. He was a member of the Merchant Marines prior to working at Sydney Steel. During the Second World War he served as an RCNVR in the Navy after which he became a foreman at Sydney Steel in the No. 3 Boiler House until his retirement. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128, Whitney Pier, and the Naval Veterans of Cape Breton. He was involved with the Sydney Steel Pensioners, Whitney Pier Pensioners, and Club 55. Albert was actively involved with the Club 55 Rhythm Band and the New Waterford Pensioners Music Makers, and was an avid dart and shuffle board player and bowler. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and dancing. Surviving are his wife, Annie (Larick); son, Carl; daughters, Anita Campbell, Sharon Bennett; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Julia Larick, Helen March, Adeline Richards. He was predeceased by brothers, Joseph, William March; sister, Mary Menzies. Funeral 11 a.m. today in Saint Alban's Church, Whitney Pier, Rev. Doug Chard officiating. Burial in Hardwood Hill Cemetery at a later date. Donations to Taigh Na Mara Bus Fund or Saint Alban's Anglican Church Building Fund.
RAYMOND, Sharon Diane
RAYMOND, Sharon Diane - 53, Rossway, Digby Co., died April 28, 2000, in the Annapolis Community Health Centre, Annapolis Royal. Born in Digby, she was a daughter of Vivian (Gidney) Raymond, Rossway, Digby Co., and the late Nelson Raymond. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 20, Digby. She is survived by her companion, Rick Brideau; daughter, Kelly, Granville Ferry, Annapolis Co; Robert Dukeshire, Digby; Gary Dukeshire, Halifax; sisters, Sandy Stone, Weymouth; Shirley Knox, Saint John, N.B.; Barb Gauthier and Joan McConnel, both of Ontario; brothers, Brian Raymond, Gulliver's Cove, Digby Co.; Leigh Raymond and Ralph Raymond, both of Ontario; three grandchildren, Torry, Kayla and Jessy, four nieces and seven nephews. No visitation by request. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in Rossway Baptist Church, Rev. John Purdy will officiate with burial in the Rossway Community Cemetery. Donations in memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jayne's Funeral Home, 7 Birch St., Digby.
THOMPSON, Jennie Mae
THOMPSON, Jennie Mae - 92, Valley View Villa, Riverton, formerly of Lourdes, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2000, in Valley View Villa. Born in Goldenville, Guysborough Co., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Atwater) Cunningham. Prior to going to Valley View Villa, she was a resident of Sunset Haven Nursing Home, New Glasgow, for a number of years. She will be remembered as a caring friend to all who knew her. Jennie was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by daughter, Martha and son-in-law Richard Blair, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Jennifer Myketyn, Dartmouth; Belinda Stach, Calgary; Craig Blair, Dartmouth; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard; son, John; sister, Muriel Audas; brothers, Manford, Hazen and Charles. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. today in Eagles Funeral Home, Westville, Rev. Norman Marple officiating. Private interment will be in the Duff Cemetery.
GRAY, Alfred V.
GRAY - In memory of Alfred V. Gray who passed away on April 28,1991.
A sheltered harbour from the storm
A sunlight path both safe and warm
No matter where you choose to roam
The light of peace will lead you home.
Sadly missed by Nora Gray.
