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Effie Marguerite Muise
June 01, 1929 - March 05, 2005
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
MUISE, Effie Marguerite - 75, Dartmouth, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 5, 2005, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII, with her loving family by her side. Born in Little River Harbour, Yarmouth Co., she was a daughter of the late Henry and Alma (Fitzgerald) Boudreau. Effie was an active member of the CWL of Pope John XXIII Parish. She is survived by sons, Paul (Nancy), Dartmouth; Darren (Sheri), Cole Harbour; sisters, Elise, Theresa, Ida, Violet, Aimée, Katie, Lilly, Annette; brother, Henry; four grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Samantha. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Joseph Muise; son, Phillip. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Memorial service 10 a.m. Wednesday in Pope John XXIII Church, Colby Village, Father Pat Cosgrove officiating. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Canadian Diabetes Association.
Fern Carole Weir
August 02, 1918 - February 20, 2005
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
WEIR, Fern Carole - 86, Dartmouth, passed away on February 20, 2005, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in O'Leary, P.E.I., she was the daughter of the late Neil and Iva Margaret (Dennis) MacDonald. Surviving are sons, Kaye, Kevin, both of Dartmouth; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Noreen Robbins, Winnipeg, Man.; brother, Roger MacDonald, O'Leary, P.E.I.; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, William Edward; brothers, Donald and Brenton "Brent". There will be a private family burial in Oakridge Memory Gardens. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
Vivian Mildred MacKenzie
February 24, 1915 - February 13, 2005
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
MacKENZIE, Vivian Mildred - 89, Dartmouth, passed away February 13, 2005, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Mount Uniacke, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Susan J. (Sibley) Kerr and wife of the late Roy D. MacKenzie. She is survived by a sister, Ethel Jeane Coiffee, Vancouver, B.C. She was predeceased by sisters, Bessie, Erna and Bertha; brothers, Frank, William and Ross. 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. Tuesday, Mrs. Dianne Hill officiating. Interment to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Thanks to Northwood Home Care, VON and staff of Dartmouth General 3 East for their kindness and care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
John Carl Choban
March 02, 1923 - February 01, 2005
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
CHOBAN, John Carl - 81, Dartmouth, passed away February 1, 2005, in The Fisherman's Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg. Born in Truax, Sask., he was a son of the late Nicolas and Olga (Miller) Choban. John was a cook in the Officers Training Centre of the navy then became co-owner of the Silver Dollar Restaurant, Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth. He was fireman in the Department of National Defence for 37 years. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Rita Mabel (Osborne); son, David (Julie) Choban, Ottawa; daughter, Linda (Karl) Small, Bridgewater; brother, David (Pat) Choban, British Columbia; sisters, Hazel Koseruba, Saskatchewan; Ann (Don) Gillis, British Columbia; Gladys (Lloyd) Diblee, Alberta; grandchildren, Dean and Jared Small, Ontario; Karson Small, Lower Sackville; Kara Small, Calgary, Alta.; Gregory and Nicole Choban, Ontario; great-grandchildren, Elijah and Emma Small. He was predeceased by brothers, George, Wesley, Thomas, and Donald; sisters, Verna and Ruth. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 6, at 2:30 p.m. in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Cookville, Lunenburg Co. Burial service will take place on Monday, February 7, at 10 a.m. in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Donations in John's memory can be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Lawrence "Laurie" William Thomas Howe
May 28, 1914 - January 29, 2005
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
HOWE, Lawrence William Thomas "Laurie" - Died January 29, 2005, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born May 29, 1914, he was the eldest son of the late William and Daisy (Hiles) Howe. While residing in Dartmouth for 70 plus years, he served in the Royal Canadian Navy for 25 years serving during war and peace. He was then employed at the Halifax Dockyard for the next 18 years. Laurie was a life member of Chief and Petty Officers Mess, HMCS Stadacona and a member of Federal Superannuates Retired Association. His passions other than family were his woodworking and Dartmouth Continuing Education, golf at the Oakfield Golf Club and reading. Surviving are daughter, Melda; sons, David, Ray (Claire); sister, May; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; stepsisters, Mildred, Marjorie, Shirley; half-brothers, Bill and Brian. He was predeceased by wife, Grace (Landry); brothers, Gordon, Arthur, Garfield "Pee Wee"; sister, Violet (Whynot); stepsister, Audrey; half-brothers, Kenneth and George. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place on Wednesday, February 2, at 2 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, Rev. Arthur Snow officiating. Burial in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow in the funeral home reception centre. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to "Friends of Windsor Regional Library", P.O. Box 106, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0 or a charity of choice.
Robert "Bob" Laurence Noel Davies
December 25, 1923 - January 27, 2005
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
DAVIES, Robert Laurence Noel "Bob" - 81, Ocean View Manor, Eastern Passage, formerly of Cole Harbour, went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, January 27, 2005. Born December 25, 1923, in Cromer, England, he was the eldest son of the late Robert and Florence (Wellavise) Davies. Bob was a Merchant Mariner during the Second World War. He was a successful farmer in Cole Harbour for 25 years. He was a founding member of Dartmouth Yacht Club and Malagash Bible Camp. Bob had a love for the sea and loved to tell many amusing stories to family and friends. He will be sadly missed but his memory will be cherished by his family and friends. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, the former Madeline Eddy; daughters, Iris (Gary) Sutherland, Coldbrook; Kathryn (Paul) Moore, Ontario; Janie (Rick) Morse, New Minas; Beth (George) Richard, Dartmouth; sons, Robert A., Cole Harbour; Laurence (Christine), Dartmouth; Stephen (Carla), Cole Harbour; brother, David (Gloria), British Columbia; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by grandson, Brandon, in infancy; sisters, Joan Davies, Bessie Muscroft, Iris Swash. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where the family will receive friends from 12-1:45 p.m. Monday, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m., Mr. Richard Morse and Mr. Jim McShane officiating. Reception to follow in Atlantic Funeral Home Family Reception Centre. Interment in Lawrencetown Cemetery. Family flowers only. If so desired, a donation in Bob's memory to the Gideon Bible Society, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff of Ocean View Manor for the loving care they gave Bob during his time there. "Absent from the body - present with the Lord." II Corinthians 5:8
John William Wilson
February 10, 1927 - December 25, 2004
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
WILSON, John William - Lake Echo, passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2004, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Halifax in 1927, he was a son of the late John Henry (Tug) Wilson and Christie Belle (Hubley). He was a Second World War veteran serving in the Merchant Marines. He was a structural steel Iron Worker by trade. He worked many years for Maritime Steel, Dartmouth and various other companies in Montreal and Toronto, as a foreman or supervisory position. He owned and operated John's Crane Rental from 1973 until his retirement in 1989. He loved to hunt and fish, and enjoyed life to the fullest. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Helen (Stevens); daughters, Debra (William) Szuky, Toronto; Rose Mary (Garry) Allison, Dartmouth; Star (Bradley) Porter, Jeddore; son, Leonard John (Marion), Little Harbour; 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Minnie Kennedy, Sackville; Mary Kelly, Calgary; Edith (James) Gilbert, Surrey, B.C.; Shirley (Mike) Lawrence, Bedford; Helen Gates, Dartmouth; Ruth Rhyno, Halifax. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by first wife, Gladys Jean (Poole); brothers, Frank, William and James. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 29, at 9:30 a.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home Chapel, 771 Main St., Rev. Patricia Malin officiating. Burial will follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens, with a reception in Lake Echo Recreation Centre Lake Echo. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Lung Association of Nova Scotia.
Francis Joseph Lind
March 09, 1914 - December 02, 2004
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
LIND, Francis Joseph - 90, Dartmouth. It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Francis Joseph Lind on Thursday, December 2, 2004, in Dartmouth General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 9, 1914, in Reserve, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Frederick and Margaret (Kenna) Lind. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, the former Frances Dalrymple; daughters, Margaret Lind, Karen (Norm) Carter, both of Dartmouth; grandchildren, David Youden, Montreal; Brian and Laura Carter, Dartmouth; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by grandson, Robert Tyler, in infancy; sisters, Margaret and Ida; brothers, Thomas, Frederick, Ernest, John, Raymond, Edward and Bernard. Francis was very fond of his gardens and flowers, especially at the cottages at Sand Point and Brule Shore. He loved the company of his family and friends and his numerous stories and jokes were enjoyed by all. For 30 years, he was employed in the taxi business in Dartmouth. Prior to that, he worked for Teasdale and Foot, Bolands, Dartmouth Shipyard and Townsend Shipping in Montreal. He also worked as a reserve policeman for the Town of Dartmouth in the 1940s. He was a member of Saint Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Army/Navy Air Force Club and Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre. 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 and 2-4 p.m. (only) Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday in Saint Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, corner of Main Street and Caledonia Road, Dartmouth, Father Irek Bem officiating. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow in Atlantic Funeral Home Family Reception Centre. Special thanks to Dr. Harley, Dr. Michael and Dr. Casson, nurses and staff of 3 East, Dartmouth General Hospital and to Sister Joana Madu for all their kindness and support. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Francis' memory to the CNIB, Canadian Diabetes Association or Lung Association of Nova Scotia would be appreciated.
Roland Wheaton
March 06, 1918 - November 30, 2004
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
Wheaton, Roland - 86, Dartmouth, passed away November 30, 2004, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Fogo, NL, he was the son of the late William and Harriet (Hart) Wheaton. He worked as a plant superintendent for Imperial Oil in Newfoundland for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anne (Trask); daughters, Barbara (Alfred) Schmidt, Montreal; Dawn (John) Gillis, Fort McMurray; sons, Larry (Mary) Wheaton, Dartmouth; Terry Wheaton, Corner Brook, NL; sisters, Hilda Pomeroy, Lewisport, NL; grandchildren, Michelle, Andrew, Kurt, Heidi and Tyler; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son Roy; daughter, Betty Lou; brother, Dorman. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. A memorial service will be held 1 pm Friday in Forest Hills United Church, Rev. Tom Woods officiating. Burial to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia
Cyril Voutier
July 15, 1919 - November 19, 2004
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Atlantic Funeral Home (Dartmouth)
VOUTIER, Cyril - 85, Halifax, formerly of Newfoundland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 18, 2004, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Petittes, NL, he was a son of the late Phillip and Beatrice (Ann) Voutier. Cyril enjoyed the outdoors, especially the water, on which he spent many years as a fisherman. He was an avid gardener and loved flowers. He was a "jack of all trades", and a great cook who was known for his pea soup. In later years, he was employed with G.H. Woods in Toronto, moving to Nova Scotia after retirement. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Murphy); daughters, Anne Roberts, Barb (Jim) Gabourie, Marlene (Floyd) Voutier, all of Mississauga, Ont.; Kathleen (John) Harvey, Dartmouth; son, Thomas Voutier, Montreal, Que.; grandchildren, David, Karen, Darrell, Leanne, Daniel and J.P.; brothers, Thomas, Donald, Wilfred, Clyde and Roy; sisters, Olive, Clara and Dorothy. Arrangements entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 20, at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Private family interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of one's choice.
