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Helene "Betty" Elizabeth Joyce (née Dakin)
- March 22, 2005
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
JOYCE, Helene Elizabeth "Betty" - 74, Dartmouth. It is with great sadness we announce Betty's passing on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at home. Born July 21, 1930, in Digby, she was the daughter of the late James D. "Ted" and Josephine L. "Tistie" (Eldridge) Dakin. She was a very dedicated mother and grandmother who loved family get-togethers, summer days at Lake Echo and watching Toronto Blue Jays games on television. Left to cherish the memories are her beloved husband of 54 years, Frederick; children, Jim (Jillian Dominey, their son Ryan), Sharon (Ian Whitehouse, their children Mark, Shannon, Christine), Tom (Darlene Langille, their children Kimberly and Lori), Linda (Deb Scott); brother, James "Ted" Dakin (Linda Hutchings, their daughter Kelly), Digby. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert Dakin, and granddaughter, Lisa Joyce. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Hugh McKervill officiating. Reception to follow in Atlantic Funeral Home Family Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Betty's memory to Canadian Cancer Society, 1-5826 South St., Halifax, NS B3H 1S6 or the IWK Health Centre Foundation, 5850/5980 University Ave., P.O. Box 3070, Halifax, NS B3J 3G9 would be appreciated.
Phyllis Margaret Dugas (née O'Leary)
March 16, 1948 - March 21, 2005
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
DUGAS, Phyllis Margaret - 57, Dartmouth, passed away March 21, 2005, at home, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Phillip and Helen (Julian) O'Leary. Phyllis will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her loving husband, Allan; brothers, Ron (Marg), Eastern Passage; Bob (Elizabeth), Dartmouth; many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where a memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev. James Haughn officiating. Interment to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be in memory of Phyllis to Canadian Cancer Society.
Coombs Annie Bessie (née Matchum)
March 12, 1909 - March 21, 2005
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
COOMBS (Matchum), Bessie Annie - 96. It is with great sadness that the family announces Bessie's passing on March 21, 2005, in The Birches Nursing Home, Musquodoboit Harbour. Born March 12, 1909 in Raymond's Point, and growing up in Piccaire, NL, she was a daughter of the late William and Jane (Simms) Matchum. Bessie had lived in and around Dartmouth for the past 50 plus years. Bessie is survived by her daughters, Monnie Hayden, Porters Lake; Maude (Gord) Collins, Chezzetcook; Marjorie Coombs, Ontario; son, Joe (Barb), Sydney; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four sisters and one brother, who reside in Newfoundland. She was predeceased by her husband, William; sons, George and Ronald. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where the family will receive friends from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. John's Anglican Church, corner of Lake Major Road and Highway 7, Rev. Pam Bishop officiating. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lower Sackville. If so desired, a donation in Bessie's memory to Osteoporosis Society of Canada, 33 Laird Dr., Toronto, ON M4G 3S8 would be appreciated. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the hospital and nursing home staff at The Birches Nursing Home for their care.
Robert "Bobby" Thomas Zwicker
February 28, 1941 - March 20, 2005
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
ZWICKER, Robert Thomas "Bobby" - 64, Dartmouth, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 20, 2005, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born February 28, 1941, in Halifax, he was a son of Hilda Margaret (Burns) Zwicker, Dartmouth, and the late James Alonzo Zwicker. Bobby was a taxi driver with Bob's Taxi, and last year received a commendation from the City of Halifax for 34 years of service. In his younger years, Bobby was a sports enthusiast, especially enjoying baseball, and was scouted by the Detroit Tigers when he was 17. Along with his mother, Bobby is survived by daughters, Karen (Tim) Myles, Upper Sackville; Kathy Lowe, Dartmouth; sons, Robbie and Kirk Zwicker, Ontario; Chris Lowe, Dartmouth; six grandchildren; brother, Ronnie (Evelyn) Zwicker, Dartmouth; nephew, Gary. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where the funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow in Atlantic Funeral Home Family Reception Centre. Family flowers only. If so desired, a donation in Bobby's memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5161 George St., Floor 7, Halifax, NS B3J 1M7, would be appreciated. Special thanks are extended to the doctors and nurses on the 7th floor, New Halifax Infirmary, QEII, in particular, nurse Christine.
Raymond Rodney Tynes
September 26, 1929 - March 17, 2005
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
TYNES, Raymond Rodney - 75, Dartmouth, died Thursday, March 17, 2005, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Dartmouth, he was a son of the late James Sr. and Susannah (Smith) Tynes. Raymond was an active member of his community and was well respected. He was an active member of Regal Road Baptist Church and a past member of Victoria Road Baptist Church where he also sang in the church choir. He worked as a retail clerk for People's Hardware for many years prior to his retirement. He was a member of Equity Masonic Lodge No. 106 A.F. and A.M. GRNS. Raymond was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his loving wife, Gertrude (Phills) Tynes, Dartmouth; brothers-in-law, Neville (Jacqueline), James (Gerine), Charles (Doris), George (Acklema), Calbert, Allan Lucas; sister-in-law, Patricia (Thomas); many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Morris and James Jr.; sisters, Elsie, Mildred, Felicia, Delores and Theo; sister-in-law, Doreen. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 20, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Funeral service 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, in Regal Road Baptist Church. Burial 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens, Pastor Bryan Hagerman officiating. Donations in memory may be made to Regal Road Baptist Church or Canadian Diabetes Association.
Kevin John Hicks
December 01, 1967 - March 17, 2005
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
HICKS, Kevin John - 37, Halifax, courageously ended his battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma on Thursday, March 17, 2005, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the beloved son of Theresa Davey, Dartmouth; John Hicks, Berwick. Kevin was an accomplished chef and recently achieved his Interprovincial Red Seal. He was employed as executive chef of the Olde Triangle Irish Ale House and of Triangle Catering. He loved playing music with his friends and was an avid snowboarder. He was a Maritimer at heart, with a special place reserved for the Rockies. He is survived by sister, Cherryl (Roger) Oake, Dartmouth; niece, Taylor; nephew, Christopher; stepmother, Bette Hicks, Berwick; grandmothers, Marie Hicks, Halifax; Udvella "Jackie" Webster (Ernie Behan), Truro; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Charles Hicks, George Webster; stepfather, Wayne Davey; half-brother, Mark. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, memorial service 10 a.m. Wednesday, both in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens, Rev. Canon David Reid officiating. Family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
Allan "Al" Joseph Wournell
February 27, 1937 - March 17, 2005
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
WOURNELL, Allan Joseph "Al" - Dartmouth, passed away March 17, 2005, in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Tufts Cove, Dartmouth, in 1937, he was a son of the late Roy and Louise (Dares) Wournell. He is survived by his wife, Jane (Turner); daughter, Patricia (Greg) Dauphinee; brother, Robert (Sandra), all of Dartmouth; stepdaughter, Angela, Toronto; stepson, Bradley, Sackville. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Kenneth and Donald; sisters, Marlene and Judith (in infancy). He was a graduate of Dartmouth High School. He worked for DND at the Bedford Magazine for 38 years, several years as a supervisor, until his retirement. His suggestions won him several awards and led to improved efficiencies in the Public Service, and resultant cost savings to DND. Allan loved the outdoors, enjoying fishing and hunting until his blindness in 1995. He really appreciated the beauty and workmanship of a finely crafted rifle. One night during childhood, when an inversion layer was about, he saved the whole family from carbon monoxide gassing by waking his older brother who in turn roused their parents. Allan was a volunteer blood donor for many years. Thanks to the nursing staff of the New Halifax Infirmary and VG Site, QEII, during his four-month stay. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 22, at 2 p.m., Rev. Charles Black officiating. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
Helen MacGregor Wilks (née Spencer)
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
WILKS (Spencer), Helen MacGregor - 79, Dartmouth, passed away March 17, 2005, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Helen was born in Great Village, a daughter of the late Horace and Emma (Vance) Spencer. She graduated from the Victoria General Hospital School of Nursing in 1948 and worked at several hospitals, including over 20 years at the Stadacona Military Hospital in Halifax. Helen enjoyed bowling and playing bridge with her husband, Jim, and friends at the Brightwood Golf and Country Club, and she particularly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, James Cameron Wilks; her daughter, Judith Wilks, and her brother, James Spencer. Helen is survived by her son, David and wife Linda Park, Victoria, B.C.; daughter, Gail and husband Peter Mills and grandchildren, Alex and Heather, Halifax; son-in-law, Paul Carey and grandchildren, Emma and Sean, Ottawa, Ont.; sister, Annie McGeehan, Truro. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in Stairs Memorial United Church, Hester Street, Dartmouth, on Wednesday, March 23, at 2 p.m., Rev. Sandra Carruthers officiating. Reception to follow in the church. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, Dartmouth.
Resham Pure
August 05, 1943 - March 19, 2005
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
PURE, Resham - 61, Dartmouth, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 19, 2005, surrounded by his family, after a courageous three year battle with cancer. He will be forever missed by family and friends who were touched by his limitless love for them, and the boundless generosity he showed toward everyone he met. Born in Fiji Islands, he was a proud Nova Scotian and Canadian. As the owner/operator of his own touring company, he enthusiastically introduced the beauty of Nova Scotia to people from all over the world. He was predeceased by his father, Parkash Singh. He is survived by his mother, Nasib Kaur; mother-in-law, Surjit Sahota; wife, Lakhvinder; son, Raj; daughter, Kiran (Ron); siblings, Bakhshis, Jagtar, Gurmeet, Harry, Avtar, and Darshan; brother-in-law, Harnandan Sahota, and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the VG Site, QEII Palliative care team, VON staff, and his family physician, Dr. H. V. Mishra. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where the funeral service will be held on Monday, March 21, at 2 p.m. A private cremation ceremony for immediate family members will take place following the service. At a later date, a private ceremony will be held at his favorite place, Peggy's Cove.
Lise Lemire McFadden
November 02, 1950 - March 17, 2005
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
Lise Lemire McFadden succumbed to cancer after a two and half year battle. She was a person with whom her husband Michael fell in love with every day and whom her three children Philippe, Stephanie and Mathieu adored. She lived life with gusto touching many people along the way. She was born in Champlain Quebec grew up in Lac aux Sables then moved out into the world. She taught elementary school on the Quebec north Shore and in Pau France on a one year exchange. After several years of teaching she sought out new challenges by obtaining her officers commission in the Canadian Armed Forces serving in Chatham NB and Shearwater NS where she met her future husband. She returned for a short while to teaching French to military personnel. Marriage in 1980 was a memorable event as the families from Ontario and Québec met for the first time in Nova Scotia and merrily worked their way through the English/French language barrier. A move to Québec coincided with another career change as she embraced motherhood as a full time occupation only to return to her first love - teaching when the children were all in school. Her experience sympathetic character and warmth made her an excellent teacher and colleague. She was a natural listener who could coax all manner of information and details from anyone she met leaving them feeling better for having talked with her. As with every other challenge in her life she faced her illness with a calm courage and a resolution to live life. Her faith and example is an inspiration to us all. In addition to her husband and children she is survived by her mother Jeanne, twin sister Lisette (Raymond Mayrand), sisters Nicole and Danielle and brother Serge (Lucie Lacerte), sisters in law Katherine (Rick Taylor), Kim (Deiter Friske), and Shannon (Brian Aikenhead), brother in law Bruce (Barbara), mother in law Catherine, godson Pierre-Luc, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces as well as many friends.Visitation 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday, 12 to 2 pm Monday. From Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St Dartmouth. Funeral mass at 3:00 pm from Pope John XXIIrd Roman Catholic church. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in lieu of flowers please. Online condolences may be sent at www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com Lise Lemire McFadden a perdu la bataille contre le cancer après une lutte de deux ans et demie jeudi 17 mars 2005. Elle était la femme que son mari Michael a aimé à chaque jour et que ses enfants, Philippe, Stephanie et Mathieu adoraient. Sur sa courte route, elle a su toucher plusieurs personnes par sa détermination et sa joie de vivre. Certaines amies disaient d’elle qu’elle était leur ange sur terre. Née à Champlain Québec, elle vivait à Lac aux Sables avant de s’envoler dans le grand monde. Elle fut enseignante au Québec (Cote nord et Portneuf) puis un an en échange à Pau en France. Après quelques années, elle a changé d’orientation et est devenue officier dans les Forces armées canadiennes (Chatham NB et à Shearwater NÉ (ou elle a rencontré son mari)). Le mariage en 1980 fut tout un événement quand les deux familles (de l’Ontario et du Québec) se sont rencontrées pour la première fois en Nouvelle Écosse dans une grande fête qui a surmonté avec panache les différences de langues. Après quelques années comme enseignante de français aux militaires, elle a changé le cap en devenant à temps plein, une mère à la maison (initialement à West Chezzetcook puis à Valcartier Québec et finalement à Dartmouth NÉ). Quand les enfants furent tous à l’école, elle est retournée à son premier amour: l’enseignement auprès des jeunes. Son expérience, son caractère sympathique et sa personnalité chaleureuse étaient des dons merveilleux pour ses élèves et ses collègues. Sa capacité naturelle d’écoute pour tout le monde et toujours d’une oreille sympathique était extraordinaire. Lise a fait face au cancer comme devant tous les autres défis de sa vie; avec un courage serein et une volonté de vivre chaque minute de sa vie. Sa foi et son exemple de vie nous inspirent tous. En plus de son mari et ses enfants elle laisse dans le deuil sa mère Jeanne, sa soeur jumelle Lisette (Raymond Mayrand), ses sœurs Nicole et Danielle et son frère Serge (Lucie Lacerte), ses belles sœurs Katherine (Rick Taylor), Kim (Deiter Friske), et Shannon (Brian Aikenhead), son beau frère Bruce (Barbara), sa belle mère Catherine, son filleul Pierre-Luc, plusieurs tantes et oncles, cousines, neveux et nièces ainsi que de très nombreux amies (es). La dépouille sera exposé au salon funéraire Atlantic Funeral Home 771 rue main de 14h à 16h et de 19h à 21h dimanche et de 12h à 14h lundi. La service religieux sera à 15h à l’église Pope John XXIIIrd. Au lieu de fleurs prière d’acheminer vos dons à la société canadienne du cancer.
