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EGAN, Marina
EGAN, Marina - Died December 19, 1999, in Richmond, B.C. Born in Cadiz, Negros, Occidental, Phillipines. She was predeceased by her husband, David R. Egan, Halifax. She is survived by sisters, Rosemary Tannenbaum (William), New York; Bacheba DeOca, Bessie Javier; brother, Remigio Javier, Philipines. She is also survived by her mother-inlaw, Jean Elliot, Halifax; sister-in-law, Patricia Bonang (Donald), Halifax; Elazabeth Johnson, Port Williams; Carol Coulson, Burnaby, B.C. A celebration of her life and a memorial service is to be held at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1k1, on January 8, 2000 at 2 p.m. Donations may be made to charity of choice.
MARTIN (Hunt), Gertrude R.
MARTIN (Hunt), Gertrude R. - Ajax, Ont., formerly of Mabou, passed away January 3, 2000, in Bally Cliff Nursing Home, Ajax, Ont. She was a daughter of the late Fred and Ethel (Embree) Hunt, Mabou. She was a graduate in Home Economics, at Acadia University and did post graduate work at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. During the Second World War she served overseas as a catering officer in the RCAF, with number six Canadian Bomber Group. She is survived by her husband, George Martin, Ajax, Ont.; daughters, Dr. Sandra Martin Best and husband Greg, Brockville, Ont.; Wendy Balena and husband Danny, Ajax, Ont.; sister, Ella Cameron, Bedford; brothers, George Hunt, Mabou; Edgar Hunt and wife Janet, Etobicoke, Ont.; five grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at Accettone Funeral Home, Ajax, Ont., on January 6, 2000 at 10 a.m., Rev. Glen Eagle officiating. Interment will follow in Erskine Cemetery. May God grant her eternal peace.
DesRosiers, Joseph Alphonse "Al"
DesRosiers, Joseph Alphonse "Al" - 79, 79 Normandy Ave., passed away on January 3, 2000, in the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Windsor, Ont., he was a son of the late Alphonsis and Fannie (Quellette) DesRosiers. He served during the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Air Force from September 1941 to September 1946, and was a member of the Colchester Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26. He was the manager of Snook's Save-Easy for 20 years, a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, and a member of the Cobequid Council 6633 Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of Father Michael K. Kinsella Assembly of 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Al was recognized for his volunteer work in 1989 with the Volunteer Award of the province of Nova Scotia. He was a former president of the Canadian Red Cross Society (Truro Branch) and a former president of the Truro United Way. He was also treasurer of the Canadian Cancer Society for a number of years. He is survived by his wife, the former Muriel Anne Melanson; daughter, Leslie Jo-Anne (Lorne) Fryer, Brampton, Ont.; sons, David Francis (Carol), Lima, Peru; Paul Joseph, Los Angeles, Calif.; grandchildren, Michelle and Brian Fryer, Brampton, Ont.; great-grandchild, Graham Fryer; sisters, Louise Gale, Amhestburg, Ont.; Imelda Wood, Windsor, Ont.; Marie Lazarus, Amhestburg, Ont.; Beatrice Rock, Tecumseh, Ont.; brothers, Louis, Windsor, Ont.; Albemi, Windsor, Ont. He was predeceased by brothers, Alvin, Roy, Edmond. Visitation will be held today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m., in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. Funeral Thursday at 11 a.m., in the Immaculate Conception Church, Truro, Monsignor Martin Currie and Rev. Lloyd O'Neill officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in the Robie Street Cemetery, Truro. Colchester Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion 26 will conduct a tribute service in the funeral home this evening at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Knights of Columbus service at 8 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Red Cross.
JEWERS, Cecelia Mary
JEWERS - In loving memory of Cecelia Mary Jewers, who passed away April 9, 1992.
Take her in Thine arms, dear Lord, and ever let her be
A messenger of love, Between our hearts and Thee.
Ever remembered by Brenda and husband, David; Danny and wife Colene and Buzz.
MANUEL, Frederick A.
MANUEL - In loving memory of a loving husband and father, Frederick A. Manuel, who passed away April 8, 1989.
Deep in my heart your memory is kept, To love, to treasure, to never forget,
Your presence is kept, I will always treasure, Loving you always, forgetting you never.
Deeply loved and missed, wife, Margaret, sons and grandchildren.
NOVELLI, Lucia Simone
NOVELLI - In loving memory of granddaughter, Lucia Simone Novelli, who passed away April 7, 1993.
Your memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.
We will always love you , Lucia, and remember until we all meet again.
All our love, Nanny Novelli and family.
PERKINS, Donald
PERKINS - In loving memory of my dear husband, Don, who passed away April 9, 1996.
It's sad to drive the road alone, Instead of by your side,
But to all there comes a moment, When the path of life divides.
You gave me years of happiness, Then sorrow came with tears,
You left me wonderful memories, That I'll threasure through the years.
Sadly missed - forever loved wife Donna.
PERKINS, Donald
PERKINS - In loving memory of a dear Dad and Papa, Donald, who passed away April 9, 1996.
Unforgettable......In every way,
Unforgettable......That's how you will always stay.
Forever loved, daughter, Andrea; son-in-law, Terry; grandchildren, Scott & Courtney.
REYNO, Vincent Paul
REYNO - In loving memory of a wonderful father and grandfather, Vincent Paul, who passed away April 8th, 1998.
You gave us many things in life, Treasures great and small,
But most of all you gave us love, The greatest gift of all.
Sadly missed by daughters Patsy and Peggy and their families.
YOUNG, Dr. James Albert
YOUNG - In loving memory of our son and brother, Dr. James Albert Young, who passed away April 8, 1992.
His memory is as dear today, As in the hour he passed away,
We often sit and think of him, When we are all alone,
For memory is the only friend, That grief can call its own.
Sadly missed by Mom, Dad, sister Debbie and brother-in-law Steve.
MARTELL, Harold Edward
MARTELL - In loving memory of my dear husband, Harold Edward, who passed away April 8, 1984.
We made our vows together, We said 'til death do us part,
So when God came and took your hand, My whole world fell apart,
If I could make one wish today, And know it would come true,
I'd ask God with all my heart, For yesterday and you.
Rememberd and sadly missed by wife, Nellie.
PERRY, Clarence Patrick
PERRY, Clarence Patrick - 81, Little Lorraine, died April 6, 2000, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Little Lorraine, he was a son of the late Thomas and Catherine (Dolan) Perry. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish, Main-a-dieu, and served with the Merchant Marines. He retired from the Fortress of Louisbourg in 1983. Surviving are his wife, Bernardine (Burke); sons, Rufus, Johnie, Clarence, Louisbourg; Bernie, Gary, Catalone; Tommy, Bateston; Blaine, at home; daughters, Thelma, Halifax; Theresa, Judy, Elaine, Louisbourg; Patricia, Sheila, Catalone; Doreen, Big Lorraine; brother, Maurice, Little Lorraine; 24 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased to brothers, Rufus, Joseph, Jack, Thomas; sisters, Margaret, Patricia, Barbara, Mary; daughter, Patricia in infancy. Funeral was held April 8 in Immaculate Conception Parish, Main-a-dieu, Rev. Peter LeBlanc officiated with burial in the parish cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to W.A. Chant's Funeral Home, Louisbourg.
