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MacLEOD, Hugh Barrie "Cougar"
MacLEOD, Hugh Barrie "Cougar" - 48, 182 Poplar St., Pictou, formerly of Abercrombie Road, New Glasgow, passed away Friday, May 12, 2000, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late Bud and Pearl (Bobby Carroll) MacLeod. Barrie was employed with McCulloch's Truck Services Ltd. up until the time of his illness. Barrie's sense of humour and his love of life acquired him many friendships throughout the trucking industry, and this was very evident from the many truckers who stopped in New Glasgow to visit Barrie during his brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34, as well as a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge 226, New Glasgow. He is survived by wife, the former Sharon Shanahan, Pictou; sons, Barrie (Bodie), Vancouver; Michael, at home; daughters, Tracey (Rob) Hayes, Bobbie-Lee and Sonya, all of New Glasgow; Jackie, at home; his pride and joy, his only grandson, Nicholas, New Glasgow; sister, Blanche MacLeod, New Glasgow; Aunt, Arlis (Carroll) McChesney, New Glasgow; his first wife, Diane MacLeod, New Glasgow; several nieces and nephews. Barrie was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, L.D. "Peachy" and Pearl Carroll and paternal grandparents, Roy and Mamie MacLeod; aunt, Blanche (Carroll) Daley. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday in Trinity United Church, New Glasgow, Rev. Shawn Redden officiating. Burial will be in Abercrombie Cemetery. Donations in Barrie's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the B.P.O. Elks Lodge 222, New Glasgow.
SYMONDS, George Ethelbent
SYMONDS, George Ethelbent - 72, Middleton died May 13, 2000 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Lower Clark's Harbour, he was a son of the late Thomas and Lura (Stoddard) Symonds. He was a fisherman in Clark's Harbour and a former Mayor and Councilor for the town of Clark's Harbour. He owned and operated Symond's Grocery, and was a partner in Symonds Hardware and Appliances, Clark's Harbour. He was later employed as a field representative, 13 years and assistant manager, 10 years with Nova Scotia Housing Authority in Middleton. He served as the Middleton representative on the Middleton Housing Authority. He was a member of the Eden Golf and Country Club. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife the former Elvira Nickerson; sons, Thomas (Dianne) and Peter (Cheryl), both of Woods Harbour; Stacy (Sandra), Wolfville; brother, Orville (Jean), Stellarton; grandchildren, Michael (Wattie), Pamela (Ronnie), Jocelyn (Thomas), Woods Harbour; Samantha, Wolfville; great-granddaughter, Lyndsay. He was predeceased by brother, Thomas. Visiting 2-4 and 7-9 today and 10 a.m., until time of service, funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, all in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, Pastors Mark Collins and Leon Teal officiating. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Church of the Nazarene or a charity of your choice.
CHAMBERS, Georgena Mae
CHAMBERS, Georgena Mae - MAY 6, 1930 / MAY 7, 1992
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
In loving memory of our mother who we love and miss dearly.
We think of you everyday, And although you are gone,
You will always be in our hearts.
Life is not forever but love is, Peggy, Georgie, Shelly and families and husband Roy.
CANNING, Rose Marie Winnifred Aylward
CANNING, Rose Marie Winnifred Aylward - 71, Hillcrest Manor, Truro, died May 16, 2000, in the manor. Born in Five Islands, she was a daughter of the late Frederick St. Clair and Josephine Elizabeth (Canning) Aylward. Surviving are daughters, Victoria Roode, Jennifer Borg, Ontario; Ginger Canning; Chester; son, Andy Canning, Truro; sisters, Hazel Manning, Upper Onslow; Ethel Yorke, Parrsboro; Beryl Johnson, Truro; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother in infancy; sisters, Mabel Feltmate, Elva Dunphy. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday in Penal United Cemetery, Five Islands. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro.
WILLETT, Lawrence Joseph "Larry"
WILLETT, Lawrence Joseph "Larry" - 88, Highland Drive, New Glasgow, died Monday, May 15, 2000, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Main-a-Dieu, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Ida Caroline (MacGillivray) Willett. He began working at the Seal Harbour Gold Mines, Guysborough Co., as a generator operator in the powerhouse. During the war he worked in the Trenton Gun Shop as a Machine Fitter and continued working at Trenton Works until his retirement in 1976. He was a member of Main-a-Dieu Anglican Church. He was a member and 50 year jewel recipient of Euclid Lodge No. 92, New Glasgow. Surviving are his wife, Ola Evelyn (Luddington); daughters, Elaine (Cal) Cancian, Quincy, Mass.; Katherine (Gary) Coakes, Hammonds Plains; Lorraine (Brian) Clyburne, Lower Sackville; sons, John, Fraser's Mountain; Lawrence "Tupper" (Linda) MacLellans Brook; sisters, Alice Langely, Sydney; Clarice Goldbeck, Fenlon Falls, Ont.; brothers, Edward, Dartmouth; Charles, Oxford, Eng.; David, New Glasgow; grandchildren, John Willett, Michael Willett, Martin Willett, Jeffrey Willett, Trevor Willett, Amanda "Mandi" Coakes, Ryan Coakes, Michael Clyburne, Angela Clyburne; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Bailey, Spencer, Matthew; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Mildred MacAuley, Mary Trickett and a sister in infancy. Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in P.&K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, in Calvary Temple Church, New Glasgow, Rev. Robert Innes officiating. Burial will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made in his memory to The Salvation Army Westville Citadel, the Canadian Diabetes Association or the IWK Grace Health Centre Foundation. Euclid Lodge 92 will meet at 6:30 p.m. today in the funeral home to hold their service.
BEALS, Russell Ewing
BEALS, Russell Ewing - 71, Waterville, Kings Co., died Tuesday, May 16, 2000, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Berwick, he was a son of the late George Milton and Elzora Faye (Ewing) Beals. He has worked as a mechanic for most of his life and had worked at Easson's Transport Ltd., Berwick, for many years. He had lived and worked in Niagara Falls, Ont., for nine years, returning and retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Ortona Branch 69, Berwick. Surviving are his wife, Pauline Marie (Veinotte) Beals, Waterville; sons, Gerry (Cindy), Black Rock; Timothy (Crystal), Waterville; daughters, Marilyn (Allan) Toney, Cambridge; Bonnie Toney, Black Rock; Elaine (Douglas) Windsor, Elgin, Ont.; Geraldine (Paul) Bell, Fort Erie, Ont.; brothers, Howard (Helen), Nicholsville; Robert (Jean), Nictaux; sister, Frances (Lewis) Jackson, Shelburne; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by granddaughter, Kylesha Doherty-Beals. Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 18, with the funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday, May 19, both in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick, Rev. Margo MacDougall officiating. Burial in the Morristown Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
FLYNN, Peter James
FLYNN, Peter James - 76, 21 Yendys St., Sydney, died May 14, 2000, at home. Born in Argentia, Nfld., he was a son of the late Michael Anthony and Mary Elizabeth (Arsenault) Flynn. He was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney. He served overseas with the Royal Canadian Army during the Second World War and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12, Sydney. He was an avid dart player with the French Club and The Legion Dart League and was an active hunter and fisherman. He worked in the Sydney area for several years as a tile and flooring installer. Surviving are son, Ian, Boisdale; sisters, Mrs. Ellen LeBlanc, Mrs. Mary LeBlanc, Margaree; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Willemina, Rosella, brothers, James, John, all in infancy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral mass 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Anthony Daniel Church, Rev. Dan MacDonald officiating. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Royal Canadian Legion Comfort Fund or any charity.
BURKE, Grace Annie
BURKE, Grace Annie - 78, Dartmouth, formerly of Kempt Shore, passed away May 14, 2000, in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Kempt Shore, on October 21, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (Smith) Faulkner. She spent most of her married life in Halifax, where she worked for the Department of Transportation for 22 years retiring in 1986. She was an avid bingo player. Surviving are his sons, Ronald (Brenda) Faulkner, Halifax; Mike Burke, Dartmouth; daughter, Joanne (Doug) Lake, Kempt Shore; grandchildren, Kevin and Denny; great-grandchildren, Emma and Jennifer; brothers, Ralph, Dartmouth; Frank (Greta), Spryfield; Lawrence, Stanley; sisters, Dorothy (Ray) Gallagher, Kempt Shore; Ruth (Leo) Mullins, Lantz. She was predeceased by husband, Patrick; brothers, Harold and Winfred. Cremation has taken place at the request of the family. No visitation. Funeral service 2 p.m. today in J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Summerville, K. Wayne Yorke LT officiating. Private family committal service in Avonview Cemetery, Kempt Shore. Donations to Avonview Cemetery, Kempt Shore.
HALL, Marion
HALL, Marion - 71, Grand Greve Street, died May 15, 2000, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, October 1928, she was a daughter of Mrs. Jessie White, a resident in Victoria Haven Nursing Home and the late Abraham "Abe" White, Mechanie Street, Glace Bay. She resided in Halifax for 30 years before moving to Grand Greve. Surviving are son, Lewellyn, Cambridge, Ont.; sisters, Jean Bond, Glace Bay; Jessie Crosby, Brantford, Ont.; Elsie Tracey, Rockville, United States; Shirley Bennett, Glace Bay; brothers, Aubrey, Gordon, Abe, Glace Bay; Allister, Cambridge, Ont. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold Hall; brother, George White; sister, Lavina. By request there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Donations to any charity.
CLOWES, Danny
CLOWES - In loving memory of a dear brother Danny, who passed away May 17, 1992.
Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen, unheard, but always there, Still loved, still missed, still very near.
Always loved and sadly missed by sister Muriel and family.
GORMLEY, Clarence
GORMLEY - In loving memory of my husband, Clarence, who passed away May 17, 1988.
Silently memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year,
No longer in my life to share, But in my heart you are always there.
Always loved and missed, wife Gladys.
LUCAS, Lester Clarence
LUCAS, Lester Clarence - 60, Lake Echo, died May 19, 2000, at home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Clarence and Myrtle (Welsh) Lucas. He was an employee of Via Rail for 24 years as a chef. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Surviving are wife, Evelyn; daughter, Charlene Lucas, Dartmouth; sisters, Linda Jarvis, Dartmouth; Sandra Grant, Ottawa; brothers, Gary, Dartmouth; Reid, Calgary; Donald, Winnipeg; Michael, Ontario; eight stepdaughters; four stepsons; 41 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters, Kay, Lauren, Joyce; brothers, Clarence, Clyde; Visitation 7-9 p.m. Monday, funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Rev. Frank Kohler officiating, both in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, Portland St., Dartmouth. Burial in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Donations to Fellowship Baptist Church.
