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LYNCH, Ross Grandville
LYNCH, Ross Grandville - Passed away unexpectedly at age 73, at his home in Stony Plain, Alta., on July 31, 1998. He leaves to mourn his sister, Mrs. Alma Hewlett, Kelowna, B.C.; brothers, Lloyd Lynch, Stony Plain; Jack Lynch, Kelowna; Albert Lynch, Nova Scotia; as well as numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Eva (1982) and Cecil (1966); brothers, Charles (1942), Russell (1970), Arnold (1989). Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 5021-52nd Ave., Stony Plain. Interment in Inga Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Parkland Funeral Services, Stony Plain, Alta.
CONNELL, Dorothy Rosemond
CONNELL, Dorothy Rosemond - 73, Middleton, died August 2, 1998, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Inglisville, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Elizabeth (Salsman) Naugler. She was a retired cook at Soldiers Memorial Hospital; past president of Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 1, Middleton, and a member of Sunset Meadows Seniors Club and Middleton Contemporary Club. Surviving are daughters, Betty (Mrs. Blaine Nowe), Kitchener, Ont.; Barbara (Mrs. Blair Prout), Wilmot; sons, David and wife Kathy, Melvern Square; Frank and companion Cindy, Greenwood; Douglas and companion Lisa, Harriston, Ont.; sisters Myrtle Hinds, Nictaux South; Velma Lutz, Aylesford; grandchildren, Jessica and Patricia Connell, Dustin and Daniel Connell, Kim Ells and Kory Connell, Cindy Smith and Mark Findlay, Derrick and Troy Nowe; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Smith, Kayla Connell, Karman Connell. She was predeceased by husband, Sidney; brothers, Lloyd and Lawrence, and infant twin son. Visiting will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Nictaux United Baptist Church, Rev. Bill McLeod officiating. Burial in Nictaux Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Nictaux United Baptist Church, Humane Society or Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation.
SIMPSON, Lila Mae
SIMPSON, Lila Mae - 69, Great Village, died September 10, 1998, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in East Village, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Martha (Chisholm) Wolfe. She was a resident of Great Village for a number of years. She was a member of Portapique United Church and an adherent of Great Village United Church. She was also active in the Country Seniors Citizen Group. She is survived by her daughters, Darlene and longtime friend Arnold Neil, Truro; Heather and husband Paul Doucette, Great Village; brothers, Albert, Dartmouth; James and wife Aileen, Brantford, Ont.; sisters, Muriel (Mrs. Frank LeBlanc), Montreal; Emily (Mrs. David Johnson), Hamilton; Janet (Mrs. Victor Settle), Kentville; Arlene Twohig and Audrey Brown, both of Dartmouth; granddaughter, Samantha Doucette, Great Village. She was predeceased by her husband, Chester Theodore; brothers, Herbert, Ralph, George and Harold; sister, Margaret Reid. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m., funeral service Monday at 2 p.m., all in Colchester Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, Rev. Gary MacDougall officiating. Burial in Mahon Cemetery, Great Village. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Portapique United Church or Great Village United Church.
LYNCH, George Alden
LYNCH, George Alden - 84, Wolfville Nursing Home, formerly of Woodville, died September 11, 1998. Born in Kentville, he was a son of the late Frederick and Maude (Downey) Lynch. He was a farmer and was employed with the Department of Highways for many years. He founded a heritage museum on Parish Road, Woodville. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Gladys Graves, Cambridge; daughters, Muriel (Mrs. Hartley Corkum), Berwick; Kay Parsons, Cambridge; Jean (Mrs. Lawrence Johnstone), Barbara (Mrs. Bill Nickerson), Woodville; Mary (Mrs. Terry Deal), Berwick; sons, Jack, Kingsport; George, Amherst; Ralph, Woodville; Frank, Wolfville; Robert, Berwick; 29 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant daughter and an infant son; sisters, Frances, Ruth, Kay, Dorothy; brothers, Harry, Harold, Walter. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Sunday, funeral 2 p.m. Monday, both in W.C. Hiltz Funeral Home, Kentville, Rev. Elias Mutale officiating. Burial at a later date in Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville. Family flowers only. Donations to Wolfville Nursing Home, Woodville Baptist Church or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
AMIRAULT, Stillman Joseph
AMIRAULT, Stillman Joseph - 87, West Pubnico, Yarmouth Co., died September 11, 1998, in Villa St. Joseph du Lac, Dayton, Yarmouth Co. Born in West Pubnico, he was a son of the late William Dennis and Irene (d'Eon) Amirault. He was the lifelong owner and operator of Amiraults Transport until retiring in 1976. Surviving are sons, Benedict, Lower West Pubnico; Irvan, Middle West Pubnico; daughters, Mariette Amirault, Toronto; Lucille Webb, Halifax; Doris (Mrs. Leroy d'Entremont), Middle West Pubnico; Shirley (Mrs. Carl d'Entremont), Lower West Pubnico; Irene (Mrs. Donald d'Eon), Middle West Pubnico; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Pauline d'Entremont; brothers, Francois, Justinien, Isaire, Abraham; sisters, Esther, Lucy, Zenaie. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Sunday, 9-9:30 a.m. Monday in West Pubnico Funeral Home, Middle West Pubnico. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Middle West Pubnico, Rev. Gaston Ouellet officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.
ALLEN, Clinton Lloyd
ALLEN, Clinton Lloyd - 90, Dartmouth, died September 10, 1998, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Summerville, Hants Co., he was a son of the late John and Etta (Crossley) Allen. He was employed with Cousins Ltd. for 31 years. He was president of Cousins Credit Union for 13 years. In 1962 he purchased the Flying Dutchman Motel in Bridgewater which he operated for a number of years. He was a mason, a member of University Lodge 110 and 32nd degree of the Scottish Rite. He was an elder of St. John's United Church, Halifax, and Bridgewater United Church, where he served on several boards and committees. He was on the board of the Inn Keepers Guild, a member of Bridgewater Curling Club and Bridgewater Board of Trades. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid salmon fisherman. He enjoyed 28 winters in Florida where he made many friends. He is survived by his wife, the former Ella Wells; daughter, Carol and husband Charles Morse, Middleton; sons, C. Lloyd, Toronto; J. Keith and wife Dianne, Dartmouth; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Alma (Mrs. Beaver MacDonald), Susan (Mrs. Charles McLaren) and Barbara (Mrs. John McNutt); brothers, George, Wilson and Clyde; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Nita and Josephine; brothers, Dexter, Earl, Milton. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax. There will be a memorial service on Sunday, September 13, in St. John's United Church, Windsor Street, Halifax, at 2 p.m., Rev. Carman W. Riggs officiating. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to any charity.
MacDONALD, Jean Constance
MacDONALD, Jean Constance - 75, Halifax, died September 10, 1998, at home. Born in Saint John, N.B., she was a daughter of the late Gregory and Mary (Bradley) McDermott. Surviving are daughters, Patricia (Mrs. Ian Szlazak), Ottawa; Nancy (Mrs. Michael Walker), North Vancouver; Mary Lee (Mrs. Douglas Barham), Delta, B.C.; Christine (Mrs. Rick Tordon), Ottawa; three grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Catherine McCullough, Toronto. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo; brother, Arthur. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Sunday, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Monday, in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church. Cremation to follow. Private family burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
MALONE, Mary Yvonne
MALONE, Mary Yvonne - 68, Upper Woods Harbour, Shelburne Co., died September 10, 1998, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Nelson, Miramichi, N.B., she was a daughter of the late Guy and Gertrude (Robichaud) Hanley. She worked as a waitress for many years until her retirement. Surviving are her husband, Emerson; daughter, Carolyn Casey, Barnaby, N.B.; sons, Guy, Sarnia, Ont.; John, Brampton, Ont.; Wayne, Woods Harbour; sisters, Vera Waye, Evelyn Dickson, Miramichi; Cora Esson, Donna Galer, Ontario; Angie Moser, Truro; brothers, Frank, Ken, Ontario; Roy, Carl, New Brunswick; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by brother, William (Bill). Cremation has taken place. No funeral service by request. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to Dignity Cremation Services.
SILVER, Ivan Henry
SILVER, Ivan Henry - 68, Watford, Lunenburg Co., died Friday, September 11, 1998, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born on October 11, 1929, in Union Square, he was a son of the late Aseph and Hilda (Wagner) Silver. He was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Upper Northfield. He was a past employee of Acadia Construction and Department of Transportation, Bridgewater. He was a retired employee of Bowater Mersey Paper Co. He is survived by his wife, the former Alice Hurshman; son, Peter and wife Avice, Union Square; daughters, Nan Ramey and husband Paul, Upper Northfield; Vicki Jefferson and husband Grant, West Northfield; brother, Fred and wife Vivian, Oakhill; grandchildren, Sarah and Gillian Silver, Brianna and Tyler Jefferson, Ashley and Jacob Ramey; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Beulah Silver and Evelyn Schofield. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in New Germany Funeral Home, 4895 Route 10. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 13, in Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Upper Northfield, Rev. William Gustafson and Rev. Ted Heinze officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Upper Northfield. Flowers from the immediate family only. Donations may be made in Ivan's memory to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, South Shore Regional Hospital or to the charity of your choice.
TYLER, Francis Gaston (Gus)
TYLER, Francis Gaston (Gus) - 79, Montreal, died August 9, 1998, in Montreal. Born in Montreal, he was a son of the late George and Geneva (Senecal) Tyler. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in Halifax and England during the Second World War. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, the former Dorothy Cox, formerly of Halifax; son, Donald, Montreal; daughters, Cynthia, Georda, Montreal; four grandchildren; sister, Marie-Paule Prefontaine; several nieces and nephews, all in Montreal. He was predeceased by brothers, Jacques, George. Memorial service was held August 24 in St. Brendan's Roman Catholic Church, Montreal.
HELMKAY (Chorney), Jacqueline Lynne (Jackie)
HELMKAY(Chorney), Jacqueline Lynne (Jackie) - 52, Stillwater Lake, passed away quietly in her sleep after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, September 10, 1998, at home surrounded by family and close friends. Born in Winnipeg, she was a daughter of John and Nellie (Karaim) Chorney, Falcon Lake, Man. She received her BA and B.Ed at Mount Saint Vincent University and spent time teaching elementary school for some years within the local school system. She was involved with the Parent Teachers Association, a Brownie Leader, coached figure skating at LeBrun Centre, Bedford and was a member of Bedford United Church. During her time in Bermuda, she volunteered as a Pink Lady at King Edward Hospital and volunteered as a special education tutor. Surviving are her parents, John and Nellie (Karaim) Chorney, Falcon Lake, Man.; husband, Sydney; son, Sean, Daytona Beach, Fla. and companion April Hackett, Lakeside; daughter, Jill and husband John Wheeler, Guam. Cremation has taken place under the direction of T.K. Barnard Funeral Home, Bedford. Memorial service 2 p.m. today in Bedford United Church, Rev. David Hart officiating. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
MacLEOD, Robert Campbell
MacLEOD, Robert Campbell - 94, Truro, formerly of Wallace Bay, Cumberland Co., died September 10, 1998, in Hillcrest Manor, Truro. Born in Pugwash River, he was a son of the late William and Julia (VanBuskirk) MacLeod. He was a longtime resident of the Wallace Bay area until 1986 when he moved to Truro. He was a member of Gospel Hall, Pugwash Junction. Surviving are daughters, Phyllis (Mrs. Orrin Blois), Central Onslow; Shirley (Mrs. Gaston Legault), Leamington, Ont.; sons, Douglas, Belleisle Creek, N.B.; William, Sidney, B.C.; sister, Grace Bugbee, East Long Meadow, Mass.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Susan; sisters, Margaret, Claire, Katherine; brothers, John, Donald, Jamie, Norman, Arthur; granddaughter, Sarah. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, both in Mundle's Funeral Home, Pugwash, Robert McIllwaine and James MacLellan officiating. Burial in Palmerston Cemetery, Pugwash. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.
GEDDES (Whittaker), Lila Allen
GEDDES (Whittaker), Lila Allen - 65, Fall River, died September 10, 1998, in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Edmund and Clara (Daine) Whittaker. She was a loving mother and grandmother whose joy in the last number of years were her granchildren. She was a member of St. John's United Church, Fall River. Surviving are her sons, Gary and wife Lori, Fall River; Frank and Tim, both of Edmonton; daughters, Sheri, Fall River; Patricia (Mrs. Aaron Aalders), Fall River; sisters, Marion Peevy, Thunder Bay, Ont.; Frances Buchanan, Halifax; Margaret (Peggy) Anderson, Halifax; grandchildren, Ashley, Shelley, Scott, Kristine, Chad, Kyle and Kevin. She was predeceased by her sister, Dorothy Rickard. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday in St. John's United Church, Fall River, Rev. Iain MacDonald and Rev. Bill Gibson officiating. Burial to follow in Fall River Cemetery. Donations to charity of choice.
