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COMEAU, Jules J.
COMEAU, Jules J. - 90, Villa Acadienne, Meteghan, Digby Co., formerly of St. Joseph, died April 20, 1999, in the villa. Born in St. Joseph, he was a son of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Doucet) Comeau. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are his wife, the former Bernadette Melanson, Villa Acadienne; daughters, Celeste Robichaud, St. Joseph; Cecile Comeau, Antigonish; three grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by brothers, Marius, Felix, Arno, Ulysse, Philip, Pius, Camille, Andre; sisters, Estelle, Celeste, Therese. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Meteghan Funeral Home. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Concession, Rev. Clovis Chiasson officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church fund.
ALLEN, Catherine Miriam
ALLEN, Catherine Miriam - 94, Brookside, died August 26, 1998, in Colchester Regional Hospital. Born in Cape Ray, Nfld., she was a daughter of the late John and Maggie (Carter) Pike. She spent most of her life in North Sydney. She is survived by her daughter, Jean and husband James Bird, Dartmouth; son, George W. and wife Donna, Brookside; brother, Martin, Corner Brook, Nfld.; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William Edward; son, Alexander; brother, Bill; sister, Nora. Visitation will be held today from 7-9 p.m., funeral service Friday at 11 a.m., both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, Rev. Mark Pretty officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney, Saturday at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
RODGERS, Gordon Vincent
RODGERS, Gordon Vincent - In Ottawa, Friday, February 12, 1999, Gordon Rodgers, age 79, beloved husband of Dina May White; dear father of Gordon (Helen), David (Janet), Paul (Donna), Marlene Latimer (Mike), Stephen (Jo-Ann) and Angela Bradley (Garry); loving grandfather of Jonathon, Paul David, Christina, Justin, Jeff, Jennifer, Adam, Nicholas, Tyler, Nathan, Katie and Chris; son-in-law of Evelyn Smith; dear brother of Gerald, Denis, Josephine Richards and Gladys Petrie. Predeceased by a son, Phillip; grandchildren, Paula and Belinda; and brothers, Ronald, Hugh and Brendon. He was a veteran of the Second World War, RCN CPO 1, CERA; a Knights of Columbus Third Degree Life Member, Council 5717; and was retired from Canada Post. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling Ave., Ottawa, from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral Tuesday in St. Augustine's Church for Mass of Christian Funeral at 10 a.m. Followed by cremation. In memoriam donations to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario would be appreciated.
MacINTYRE, Donald A. "Don"
MacINTYRE, Donald A. "Don" - 83, Halifax, died February 13, 1999, in Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, Halifax. Born in Queensville, Inverness Co., he was a son of the late John and Catherine (MacDonald) MacIntyre. He was a veteran of the Second World War, served in the United Kingdom, Central Mediterranean area and Continental Europe. Following his wartime service, he worked at HMC Dockyard, Halifax, until his retirement in 1974. He was a member of St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax, and Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 142, Fairview. Surviving are his wife, the former Gertrude Grant; sisters, Jessie (Mrs. Adrian Bissonnette), Port Hawkesbury; Jean (Mrs. John MacMullin), Queensville; brothers, Duncan Archie, Queensville; Hugh, Malcolm, Port Hawksebury; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Mary Kennedy, Sadie Gillis; brothers, Donald, Ronald, John, Joseph. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in Atlantic Funeral Home, Bayers Road, Halifax. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church, Normandy Drive, Halifax, Rev. Donald Boudreau officiating. Body will be transferred to MacIsaac Funeral Home, Pleasant Street, Antigonish, for visitation 7-10 p.m. Wednesday. A second funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish. Family flowers only. Donations to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, or Foster Parents Plan, 95 St. Clair Ave. W., Suite 1001, Toronto, ON M4V 3B5.
MacDONALD, Alice Christine
MacDONALD, Alice Christine - 92, Glace Bay and formerly of No. 11, Passchendale, and the United States, died at the Cove Guest Home, February 14, 1999. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Maggie (MacQueen) MacDonald. She was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Glace Bay, where she taught Sunday School for a number of years, She was the last surviving member of her family. Surviving are several nieces and nephews in the United States and Toronto. She was predeceased by sisters, Katherine Rogers, Annie Acorn; brother, Angus MacDonald. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel, Rev. Eric Lynk officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay. Donations to St. Paul's building fund or Cove building fund.
LOPES, Mary Elizabeth Jane
LOPES - In loving memory of our mother, Mary Elizabeth Jane Lopes, who passed away February 15, 1998.
Your special smile is gone forever, We can no longer kiss your face.
But you'll always be held near to us, In our hearts, in a special place.
Remembered with love, the family.
RONAYNE, Adele
RONAYNE, Adele - 80, 29 Shore Rd., Sydney Mines, died February 21, 2000, in the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the former Adele Nolely, daughter of the late Peter and Annie Nolely. She was employed for a number of years with C.N. Marine, North Sydney. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, North Sydney. She enjoyed playing cards and was a member of a Ladies Club for over 30 years, she also enjoyed singing and dancing. She was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 19. Surviving are sons, David, Bras d'Or; Bill, Sydney Mines; daughter, Joanne, at home; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous brothers and sisters residing across Canada. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Ronayne; daughter, Sharon; son, Joey. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, in W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday, in St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, Rev. Tom MacNeil officiating. Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations to Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.
SMITH, David Ralph
SMITH, David Ralph - 53, Walton, Hants Co., died February 14, 1999, at home. Born October 8, 1945, in Walton, he was a son of the late Ralph and Agnes (Weatherbee) Smith. He was an auto body repair man by trade. He was a member of Walton Shore Volunteer Fire Department. He was very active in the community helping to raise money for different organizations and always assisting others when the need would arise. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruthie Sanford; son, Timothy, Lower Sackville; daughter, Lori Smith; sisters, Sharon (Mrs. Glen Burgess), Walton; Linda (Mrs. Burton Sanford), Middle Musquodoboit; Carol (Mrs. Richard Hughton), Coldbrook; Marcia (Mrs. Allen Galley), Tumbler Ridge, B.C.; Heather (Mrs. Gary McLellan), Cambridge, Hants Co.; brothers, Phillip, Summerville; Brian, Sackville; a granddaughter. Cremation has taken place. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, both in J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Summerville, Rev. Russel Newhook officiating. Burial in Grace United Church Cemetery, Walton. Donations to Grace United Church or the church cemetery fund.
AIKENS, Margaret Agnes "Maggie"
AIKENS, Margaret Agnes "Maggie" - 86, Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in the manor. She was a daughter of the late Perry E. and Stella (Powell) Aikens. She was a resident of New Glasgow for most of her life and had been a guest of the manor since 1979. She was employed for many years in the men's department of the former Goodman Co. Ltd., New Glasgow. She was an adherent of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow. She is survived by sister, Mrs. Lois MacKenzie, Ontario; cousin, Robert P. MacKay, Bookline, Mass., and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sister, Frances Leithead, and brother, E. Powell Aikens. There will be no visitation by request. Funeral service will be held today at 11 a.m. from H.W. Angus Funeral Home chapel, New Glasgow, with Rev. Charles MacPherson officiating. Burial will be in the Sea View Cemetery, Pictou.
MacDIARMID, James Andrew "Andy"
MacDIARMID, James Andrew "Andy" - 87, Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou, formerly of Moose River, Pictou Co., passed away Saturday, March 4, in Shiretown Nursing Home. Born in Mount Adam, Pictou Co., he was a son of the late James Finley and Grace (Inglis) MacDiarmid. He was a resident of Mount Adam, Pictou Co. before moving to Moose River some 55 years ago. He was a member of Blair Presbyterian Church Garden of Eden, where he was an elder and was on the board of managers. He was a former employee of Trenton Car Works for some 20 years and worked at various other jobs throughout the county. He was a member of the Stellarton Male Chorus for over 30 years. Surviving are sisters, Isabel Doherty, Massachusetts and Helen Fraser, Riverton; nieces, Grace Fraser, Moose River; Isabel Cholmondeley, Moose River; Becky Chace, MacPhersons Mills; Martha Saunders, Massachusetts; Donna Farnier, New Hampshire; nephews, James Fraser, MacPhersons Mills; Robert Chisholm, Saskatchewan; Earl Chisholm, British Columbia; James Chisholm, Pictou; Scott Chisholm, Pictou; George Chisholm, Plainfield; Lawrence Chisholm, Scotch Hill; Robert Blake, Massachusetts; Bruce Blake, Massachusetts and Richard Doherty, New Hampshire. He was predeceased by sisters, Catherine, Jessie and Anna; brothers, John Inglis, George William and John Dan. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, from where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Rev. Lee MacNaughton officiating. Burial will be in the Laggan Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Blair Presbyterian Church Garden of Eden or the VON.
ADAMS, Marie Katherine
ADAMS, Marie Katherine - 90, Hilide Pines Home for Special Care, Bridgewater, died February 16, 1999, in the home. Born in Chester, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Hetti (Corkum) Adams. Surviving are her cousin Audrey Somerville, Bridgewater. Graveside funeral 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 19, in the Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater, Rev. Hugh McNally officiating. No flowers or visitation by request. Memorial donations to Hillside Pines Home For Special Care, Bridgewater.
CORMIER, Gornell Clarence
CORMIER, Gornell Clarence - 55, Joggins, died surrounded by his family on Friday, December 17, 1999, in the Moncton City Hospital after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Joggins, he was a son of Alice (Burbine) Cormier, Lower Cove and the late Jude "Mannie" Cormier. He worked for Maritime Pressure Works for two years. He had worked for MBB Trecam in Springhill and Enterprise Foundry in Sackville, N.B. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and carpentry and especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, the former Sheila Phinney; daughter, Lisa Cormier (Joseph McCormick), Amherst, sons, Larry (Marilyn) Cormier, Amherst and Doug (Mary), Joggins; sisters, Beverly (Arnold) DesBarres, Beamsville, Ont. and Linda (Freddie), Henwood, Lower Cove; grandchildren, Kevin and Brittney; step-grandchildren, Eric, Ryan, Alicia and Angel; nieces, Dawn and Brenda; nephews, David and Paul. He was predeceased by a sister, Carolyn in infancy and a brother, Ricky. His remains are resting in Campbell's Funeral Home, Amherst with visitation on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., from St. Alban's Anglican Church, River Herbert, Rev. Frank Likely officiating. Burial will take place in the River Herbert Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the River Herbert CPR Unit.
LANE, Dorothy Margaret "Dot"
LANE, Dorothy Margaret "Dot" - 82, Halifax, passed away October 3, 1999, in Fairview Villa. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Catherine (Evans) White. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a longtime member of the Salvation Army, Spryfield Citadel and an active member of the Home League and looked after the cradle roll. Surviving are sons, Thomas (Leila) White, Halifax; Walter Lane, Moncton; Robert (Marlene) Lane, Hatchett Lake; David (Sharon) Lane, Timberlea; Derek "Ricky" (Heather) Lane, Lower Sackville; daughters, Gwen (Jerry) Crawley; Donna (Robert "Bob") Anctil, Patricia (Peter) Roy, both of Pleasantville; Diane (David) Giles, Hammonds Plains; brother, Joseph White, Halifax; 25 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter D. Lane; brothers, Thomas, and Mickey; sister, Kathleen; daughter-in-law, Anne Lane; grandchildren, Bruce Lane, Debra Crawley and Robert Lane. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, in the Salvation Army, Spryfield Citadel, 9 Circle Drive, Captain Bond Jennings officiating. Burial in Pleasanthill Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
