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McLELLAN, P. Delsena
McLELLAN, P. Delsena - East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash, passed away October 31, 1999, in North Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Pugwash. Born in Amherst Shore in 1910, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Hilda (Brownell) Trenholm. She was a member of Wesley St. Matthew's United Church, Pugwash; Rebekah Lodge, Tatamagouche and the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Pugwash. Surviving are daughter, Lorna Head and husband Anthony, Wallace Bay; son, Douglas Joyce and companion Ella Bennett, Corner Brook, Nfld.; grandchildren, Donna, Vicki, Gary, Vivian and Anna; great-grandchildren, Michelle, Michael, Sarah, Thomas, Nicole, Matthew and Katrina; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas Joyce; second husband, Douglas McLellan; sister, Marita; brothers, Hudson and Shepherd. A memorial service will take place 2 p.m. Tuesday, in Wesley St. Matthew's United Church, Pugwash, Rev. Janet Travers officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wesley St. Matthew's United Church, North Cumberland Community Health Foundation, or a charity of choice.
ELLS, Bessie
ELLS, Bessie - 98, Caledonia, formerly of Charleston, Queen's Co., died October 29, 1999, in North Queen's Nursing Home, Caledonia. Born in Mill Village, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Anastashia (Whynot) Conly. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Rufus Whynot; second husband, Stanley Ells; brothers, Albert, Russell, Phillip, Laurie; sisters, Winnie, Sadie, Ruth, Mildred, and Carrie. There will be no visitation by request. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday, in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater, Rev. Ivan Norton officiating. Family flowers only. Donations to North Queen's Nursing Home or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville.
WHITE, Dwayne Sean Douglas, B.Sc., A.I.T.
WHITE, Dwayne Sean Douglas, B.Sc., A.I.T. - 31, Fairview, Halifax Co., formerly of Queens County, passed away October 27, 1999, in the VG Site, QEII, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 19, 1968, in Liverpool, he graduated from Liverpool Regional High School; from Mount Allison University with a B.Sc. and from ITI, Halifax with a degree in Computer Programming. At the time of his death he was employed with The Halifax Herald Ltd. Dwayne is survived by father, Douglas White, Lakeland Retreats, Queens Co.; mother, Ivy and stepfather, Harold Harnish, Brooklyn, Queens Co.; brother, Eddie and sister-in-law Tracy; nephew, Zakery, B.C.; stepbrother, Craig Harnish, Halifax; stepsister, Angela Harnish, Liverpool; maternal grandmother, Olive Conrad, Liverpool; numerous other relatives. Canan Vaughan officiated, assisted by Vernon Mossman, at the private burial of cremated remains in the Anglican Cemetery, White Point Road, Liverpool. Memorial service to be held in the summer of 2000 at a date to be announced. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
WRIGHT (Lang), Ethel Annie
WRIGHT (Lang), Ethel Annie - 94, Debert, Colchester Co., died October 29, 1999, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Gulf Shore, Cumberland Co., she was a daughter of the late Angus and Ethel (Brown) MacLean. She had been a resident of Debert for the past 59 years. She was a graduate of Sage College , New York as a physical education teacher. She was the oldest living female graduate of the NSAC, Truro, graduating in 1925. She was a telephone agent in Debert for MT&T for 16 years from 1945 - 1961. She was a member of the Debert United Church and the UCW and was also very active in community affairs. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are daughter, Edith (Mrs. Lee Kean), Onslow; sons, Graham Lang, Debert; Charles Lang, Nanimo, B.C.; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Percy Lang; second husband, Homer Wright; son, Colin; half-sister, Isabel Gordon; half-brother Hugh MacLean. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, both in Debert United Church, Rev. Donald MacQueen officiating. Burial in Main Road Cemetery, Debert. A reception will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Debert United Church or charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro.
HOOD, Margaret Eleanor
HOOD, Margaret Eleanor - 84, Musgrave Lane, North Sydney, died October 30, 1999, in Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Lena (Gunn) Hood. She was an adherent of St. Matthew Wesley United Church. Surviving are brother, Carmen, New York; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother, Harry; sisters, Mabel Blagdon, Violet Haley, Ruth Jennex. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, both in W.J. Dooley Funeral Home and Chapel, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney, Rev. David Luker officiating. Burial to follow in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Donations to Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch.
McINTYRE, Brian "Buddy"
McINTYRE, Brian "Buddy" - 27, 38 MacKinnon's Lane, Dominion, died October 29, 1999, in VG Site QEII, Halifax. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of Bernie and Carol (Stewart) McIntyre. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Bridge Port and also graduated from Special Ed classes in 1993 from Bridge Port School. Surviving are brothers, Robert, Kitchener, Ont.; Kelly, Halifax; sister, Adelle, Dominion; paternal grandmother, Mary Kelly, Dominion; nephews; several aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents and paternal grandfather. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in Immaculate Conception Church, Bridge Port, Rev. Jim Oliver officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.
GOULD, Cora Dawson
GOULD, Cora Dawson - 81, Black Rock, Kings Co., died October 30, 1999, at home. Born in Dawson, N.B., She was a daughter of the late Oscar and Dola (Milton) Jonah. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Charles Gould, Black Rock; daughter, Linda Cole, Moncton, N.B.; brother, Zeke, Riverview, N.B.; sisters, Pauline Briggs, Margaret "Peg" Steves, Moncton; two grandchildren; a great-grandson. She was predeceased by sister, Ruby Wilson. Cremation has taken place under the direction of H.C. Lindsay's Memorial Chapel, Berwick. No service by request. Burial in East Black Rock Cemetery at a later date.
CHISHOLM, Sister M. Joannes
CHISHOLM, Sister M. Joannes - 82, a sister of St. Martha, Antigonish, Bethany Motherhouse, died October 30, 1999, in Bethany. Born in St. Andrew's, Antigonish Co., She was a daughter of the late John and Mary (MacGillvray) Chisholm. Before entering the Sisters of St. Martha in 1945, she taught school for six years. After entrance and further teacher training in Truro Normal College, Sister Joannes continued in the teaching field for 21 years. She taught in Eskasoni, Dominion and Alder Point. From 1968-85, she served in the Bethany business office. In 1992, Sister Joannes was admitted to Bethany Extended Care. Surviving are sisters, Sister Clarissa, CSM, Antigonish; Mary K. Bailey, Frasers Grant, Antigonish Co. She was predeceased by brother, Augustine Joseph "Gussie". The remains are resting in Bethany after 1:15 p.m. where a Bible Vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. today. Liturgy of Christian burial 2 p.m. Tuesday in Bethany Chapel. Burial in Bethany Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of MacIsaac Funeral Home, Antigonish.
HAUGHN, Lucile Ellen "Lou"
HAUGHN, Lucile Ellen "Lou" - 90, Lunenburg, died, October 30, 1999, in Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg. Born in Lunenburg, she was a daughter of the late George and Ellen (Selig) Hebb. She graduated with her RN in Nursing from Mt. Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, Mass., her RN Nurse Anaethetist from MacLeod Hospital, Boston, Mass., and Supt. of Nurses in MacLeod Hospital, Boston, Mass. Later, she returned to Nova Scotia and married Frederick Haughan in 1934. Lucile operated a nursing home until the official opening of the Fisherman's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg, where she became one of the first night nurses there. She was active in local and provincial levels of the Registered Nurses Association, involved in one of the first EMO courses at Armprior Civil Defense College and became first, a Casualty Simulator and then an instructor with the college. She was an active member of Central United Church, Lunenburg and a member of the Mary Gormley Unit of the UCW, and an examiner for badges for the Girl Guides for many years. During the war years, Lucile was Divisional Superintendent of St. John Ambulance, Lunenburg and headed the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinics, which she continued for many years. Lucile was the last surviving member of her family. She is survived by daughter, Janice (Albert) Morgan, Bonshaw, P.E.I.; son-in-law, John Buchan, Tailand; grandchildren; Trina (Richard) Foster, Victoria, B.C.; Brenda (Terry) Young, Bonshaw, P.E.I.; Fred (France) Morgan, Lunenburg; Rachael (Ernesto) Goncalves, Halifax; Michael Buchan, Vancouver, B.C.; great grandchildren, John and David Foster, Sangeetha Young, Kandra Morgan. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred; youngest daughter, Sandra Buchan; brothers, Bernard, Wilfred; sister, Jessie. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. 3, Lunenburg. Visitation from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Central United Church, Lunenburg, Rev. Grace Caines-Corkum and Rev. Glen McLean officiating. Internment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Central United Church, Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Red Cross Society or any other charity.
SINGER, Currie Leroy
SINGER, Currie Leroy - 60, Upper Rawdon, passed away October 30, 1999, in his home. Born, Noel, he was a son of the late Albro and Minnie Singer. He was a truck driver for many years, for Municipal/Dextor's Contracting, Bedford. He loved fishing and snowmobiling. Surviving are his wife, Bernice Deir; sons, Billy, Upper Rawdon; Robbie (Cindy), Hammonds Plains; Dave (Lynn), Upper Kennetcook; daughters, Colleen (Lloyd) Deir, Karen (Joe) Deir, Sackville; sisters, Joyce (Irving) Williams, Shubenacadie; Doris Beaman (Lewis) Stewiacke; Ivy (Burton) Hines, Linwood; Phyllis (Jack) Hines, Dutch Settlement; Doreen (Sonny) Boutilier, Upper Rawdon; Sheila Ettinger, Toronto; Sharon (Randy) MacAskill, Gore; brothers, Don (Marion), Upper Rawdon; Gordon (Marquita), Kennetcook; Tony (Sandy), Kennetcook; brother-in-law, Bill Lawrence, Nine Mile River; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters, Opal Lawrence, Myrna Alice Singer; brother, Gary "Sam". Funeral service for family and friends will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, in Withrow-MacMillan Funeral Home, Upper Nine Mile River, Rev. Angus R. MacDonald will be officiating. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
GAUDET, J. Rufus "Joe"
GAUDET, J. Rufus "Joe" - 63, Moores Mills, N.B., died October 30, 1999, at home. Born in Wolfville, he was a son of the late Eddie and Maria (Theriault) Gaudet. Surviving are his companion, Effie Jeffries, Moores Mills, N.B.; sons, Joey Dickinson, Maurice Dickinson, MacAdam, N.B.; daughters, Carmel Barr, Saulnierville Station; Cecile Dickinson, Theresa Dickinson, McAdam, N.B.; brothers, Maurice Gaudet, Concession; Junior Gaudet, Grosses Coques; sisters, Yvonne Gaudet, Grosses Coques; Cecile Thibault, Comeauville; Rita LeBlanc, Grosses Coques; Jeannette Theriault, Little Brook; Doris Comeau, Yarmouth; Linda Harding, Saulnierville; Patsy Deveau, Church Point; numerous grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Thibodeau. Funeral 10 a.m Friday in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Concession, Rev. Clovis Chiasson officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Meteghan Funeral Home.
JOCKEMECK, Julia A.
JOCKEMECK, Julia A. - 79, 20 Tillock Dr., Sydney, died October 31, 1999, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Emily (Trojan) Miecznik. She was a member of St. Mary's Polish Church and a former member of St. Mary's Alter Society. She served as president of Celtic Manor for the past 15 years and was a well- known seamstress. Surviving are daughters, Carol MacAulay, Paula Galbraith, Sydney; son, Joseph, Kingston, Ont.; sister, Mary Payn, Ottawa; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul; infant twins, Paul and Pauline. No visitation. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary's Polish Church. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 15 Mandaville Crt., Halifax, B3M 3H5. Arrangements entrusted to T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel.
MacLEOD, A. Reta
MacLEOD, A. Reta - Main Street, Sussex, N.B., passed away in Saint John Regional Hospital October 31, 1999. Born in Truro, on April 16, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Kathleen (Kent) Logan. Survived by her husband, J.A. Bentley MacLeod; daughters, Carol (Clifford) Smith, Brookfield; Susan (Malcolm) Dunfield, Riverview, N.B.; step brother, Parker Cox, Halifax; grandchildren, Kelly, Susan, Aaron, Kevin; great-grandson Jacob; several nieces, nephews, cousins. Reta was predeceased by her stepfather, Creighton Cox; stepbrothers, Kenneth, Phillip. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Reta was a life member of St. Paul's United Church, a member of St. Paul's United Church UCW, and a Red Cross volunteer for many years. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Dr., Sussex, with no visitation by request. A memorial service will be held in St. Paul's United Church, the time and date will be announced, Rev. Bob Hussey officiating. Interment in Kirkhill Cemetery. Donations made to St. Paul's United Church or the memorial of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.
