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Lesley Ann Margaret McNaughton
August 16, 1971 - July 16, 2004
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McNAUGHTON, Lesley Ann Margaret - 32, Halifax, passed away in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII, on July 16, 2004. Lesley was born in Halifax, but most of her life was in Ottawa. She was a daughter of James McNaughton, Victoria and Jean Pulley (Macfarlane), Wittenburg. Besides her parents, Lesley is survived by her beloved daughter, Allyson Smith, Ottawa; sister, Catherine Rhoddy and nephews Tyson and Nicholas Rhoddy, Enfield; grandmother, Marian Chaisson, Halifax. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Cremation has occurred. No visitation by request. Donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Gerald David Willis
March 17, 1935 - July 15, 2004
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WILLIS, Gerald David - Parkland Drive, Halifax, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2004, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Fredericton, N.B., March 17, 1935, he was the eldest son of the late LeRoy and Viola (Clayton) Willis. Gerald attended school and worked in Fredericton until 1956, at which time he relocated to Nova Scotia and was employed as accountant for Nova Scotia Light and Power and later the Hughes Group of Companies in Windsor as comptroller. He moved back to New Brunswick in 1977 and was employed by Ganong Brothers Ltd., St. Stephen, holding positions in Sales and Credit Management, Administrative and Cost Accounting. When he retired in 1988, due to health reasons, he was corporate secretary. Gerald was always involved in his Church being treasurer and Chairman of Stewards of the United Church in Windsor, and Elder and Sunday School Superintendent of the United Church in St. Stephen. He also served as treasurer of St. John's Presbyterian Church, Windsor and chairperson of the Board of Managers at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Halifax. He was a past president of the Windsor Elms Auxiliary; Hants West Cancer Society and Hants West Liberal Association and served as president of the Atlantic Provinces Jaycees in 1969-70, being honored for his contribution to this organization by receiving Senatorship No. 9113 in 1968. He was also the initial president of H.C.C.C. No. 228 serving nearly two terms. Gerald was an enthusiastic member of the Atlantic Presbyterian Cursillo movement serving in various capacities on the leadership team including those of Rector and Proctor and was much appreciated and beloved by the members of that group. Since 1992, Gerald was also an active member of the Open Heart Support Group, Maritime Heart Centre and served as team leader. At the time of his passing he was a member of Kirk Session and the Calvin Church choir. Gerald lived life to the fullest and enjoyed traveling, playing bridge, skating and following his Boston Red Sox and other Boston sport teams since 1948. Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Sheila Doreen (Collins-Little); brothers, Robert (Peggy), Douglas, both of New Brunswick; several nieces and nephews; stepchildren, Kim Bustin (Chris), Jeff Little (Erika); beloved grandchildren, Jenna, Sara and Emma. Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, August 5, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. In celebration of Gerald's life a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 6, in Calvin Presbyterian Church, 3311 Ashburn Ave., Halifax, conducted by Rev. Sydney McDonald. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvin Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
Ping Heung Fong
July 27, 1910 - July 13, 2004
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FONG, Ping Heung - 93, Halifax, passed away July 13, 2004, in QEII Health Sciences Centre. Born in Sun Wei, Kwangtung, China, she was a daughter of the late Chiu Siu Yiu and Wong Gee Kim. She immigrated to Canada in 1958 and along with her husband founded the Look Ho Ho Restaurant on Bayers Road in 1959. In her retirement, she loved cooking for her family and friends. Surviving are son, Eddie, Halifax; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, including Helen Doane, who she raised as a daughter. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles "Charlie"; brothers, Chiu Jan Dong, Chu Jan Wah, Jew Jan Tong; sister, Shau Loy Wong. Visitation will take place from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, where funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Rev. Lai Szeto officiating. Burial to take place in Fairview Cemetery. A reception will follow. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to QEII Foundation.
Ms. Evelyn Marguerite Young
December 06, 1926 - July 05, 2004
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YOUNG, Evelyn Marguerite - 77, Halifax, passed away July 5, 2004, after a lengthy illness. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late John and Anne Margaret (Moore) Young. Evelyn was a hotel waitress, worked six years with Moirs and four years at the World Trade and Convention Centre. She enjoyed singing and was very interested in art, specializing in "portraiture". She was an adherent of Full Gospel Church and New Life Christian Centre. Evelyn enjoyed Christian music and gave generously to several charities. Surviving are sister, Verna Goswell; niece, Kim (John) Stewart; grandniece, Séana and other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sister, Patricia Leesinsky, Winnifred Marie Young, and Alvina Elizabeth Boutilier; brother, John Wilfred. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m.; funeral service will be Thursday, July 8, at 2 p.m., Rev. James Haughn officiating with reception to follow, all in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Burial in St. John Cemetery. Flowers or donations to a charity of choice.
Eric Winslow Vincent
January 24, 1932 - May 29, 2004
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VINCENT, Eric Winslow - 72, Halifax, passed away May 29, 2004, at home after a short illness. Born in Wolfville, he was the son of the late Winslow C. Vincent and Isabel (Richardson) Vincent. In his younger years he played hockey for the Kentville Wildcats, St. Mary's Juniors and the Halifax Fire Department. Eric was a member of the Halifax Fire Department, retiring as District Chief after 30 years service. He served for 35 years with the Halifax Civic Credit Union and was a member of the Board of Directors. His happiest time was spent at his cottage of 30 years in Melville, Pictou Co. and as a member of the Northumberland Links. He was a member of Bayers Road Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Chandler (Channie) Bailey; sons, Paul (Karen), Dartmouth; Peter (Jackie) and Mark (Susan), Halifax; proud Grampy to Kelly, Bedford; Megan, Dartmouth; Erin, Joshua, Cory and Jacob, Halifax. He is also survived by brothers, Arthur (Nona), Noel, Kenneth (Blanche), Shediac; sister, Connie (Bill) Richardson, Bedford, and his mother-in-law, Alice Bailey Tobin, Halifax. He was predeceased by a brother, Garth. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Road. A private family service will be held. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to the Nova Scotia Firefighters Burn Treatment Society, 835-0166. www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com He was a kind and gentle man.
Shirley Francis Martin
March 08, 1927 - May 01, 2004
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MARTIN, Shirley Francis - 77, Halifax, passed away Saturday morning, May 1, 2004, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, surrounded by her family. Born in Windsor, she was a daughter of the late George and Francis (Perks) Smith. She is survived by her son, Stephen (Jean) Martin, Lower Sackville; daughters, Linda (Bryan) Roe, Halifax; Nancy MacDougall, New Minas; granddaughters, Jennifer Roe (Thomas), Lantz; Julie Roe, Timberlea; Natalie and Jan MacDougall, New Minas; great-granddaughter, Madison MacDougall, New Minas; sisters, Mabel McDonnell, Windsor; Ruth Redden, Windsor; Marie Evans, Halifax. She was predeceased by her husband, George Francis Martin; brothers, Russell, Roy, Earl and Ralph; sisters, Blanche Mullins, Verna Fredericks, Pearl Collins, Edith Naugle and Elizabeth Lake; granddaughter, Tracey MacDougall. Shirley worked for many years at the Post Office located in Fader's Pharmacy on Coburg Road, Halifax, where she was well-known to many patrons. She was an avid bowler and for many years bowled at Fairlanes Bowling Alley, Halifax Shopping Centre, in "The Tuesday's Seniors League." She was a resident of Sir John Thompson Manor. A great joy in her life was her great-granddaughter, Madison. A generous, dedicated, loving mother and grandmother, she will be sadly missed by her family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Homes, Bayers Road. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. A memorial mass will be held in St. Agnes Catholic Church, Mumford Road, on Tuesday, May 4, at 10 a.m., Father Lloyd O'Neill officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, with a reception to follow in Sir John Thompson Manor.
Theresa Ann Westhaver
November 16, 1926 - April 28, 2004
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WESTHAVER, Theresa Ann - 77, Halifax, passed away April 28, 2004, in East Port Medway, surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Dougald and Elizabeth (Frasier) Campbell. She was an active member of local C.U.P.E. Dalhousie University. Theresa was also a longtime member of Ward 5 Community Centre, and was a very active volunteer at Sunrise Manor. She is survived by her children, Janie (Wayne) Langille, Cherry Hill; Donald (Helen) Westhaver, New Brunswick; Dougald (Sylvia) Westhaver, Buddy (Sheila) Westhaver, Ewen (Geraldine) Westhaver, Noreen (Mike) Westhaver, Edward Westhaver, all of Halifax; siblings, Janie Crowley, Betty Campbell, United States; Alga (Joe) Wilcox, Hartigan (Georgina) Campbell, John Alec Campbell, Dougald Campbell, all of New Waterford. She is also survived by grandchildren, Arthur, Wayne, Walter, Robert, Theresa, Jason, Justin, Colleen, Gregory, Wesley, Matthew, James, Krista, Scott, Bruce, Jamie, Shawn and great-grandchildren, Kayla, Erica, Matthew, Jordan, Natasha, Brandon, Kelsie. She was predeceased by her husband, Buddy Kenneth; brother, Ewen; sister, Mary. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 30, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1, in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Russell Street, Halifax, Father Lorne MacDonald officiating. Reception will be in Ward 5 Community Centre, Russell Street, following mass. Cremation to follow. Interment will be in Fairview Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
Mark Warnell
August 20, 1954 - March 25, 2004
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WARNELL, Mark - 49, Halifax, died March 25, 2004, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Visitation will be held 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, April 2, with funeral service to follow at 10:30 a.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, Rev. James Haughn officiating. Interment to follow in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Lower Sackville.
Venita (Nicoll) McCully (née Young)
October 26, 1922 - March 24, 2004
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McCULLY (Nicoll), Venita - 81, Halifax, passed away March 24, 2004, in Northwood Centre, Halifax. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Ross and Lila (Cameron) Young. Surviving are her daughter, Marilyn Hutchinson, Halifax; sister, Velda (Mrs. J.M. White), Goderich, Ont.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, James "Bill" Nicoll; her second husband, Howard McCully; son, James "Jim" Nicoll. Visitation will take place 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, March 29, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, Rev. Gary Barrett officiating. Burial to follow in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be to Gideon Bibles or a charity of choice.
Earl Joseph Johnson
June 25, 1925 - July 22, 2004
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JOHNSON, Earl Joseph - The family of Earl Joseph Johnson, Bedford, announce with immense sadness the sudden passing of our wonderful father and husband. He died unexpectedly but peacefully at home with those he loved, in the early morning hours of July 22, 2004, almost one month after his 79th birthday. Earl was the devoted husband of Aletha Marie (Bonin) and father of Trevor, both of Bedford. He is also survived by his brother, Erwin (Celie); sisters, Ellen (Laurie) Brean, Halifax, and Erlene (Allan) McInnis, Guelph, along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, whose lives and activities he always quietly but actively followed with great interest, pride, and enthusiasm. He was predeceased by his brother, Einar (Dartmouth), and sisters, Esther Swinney (Halifax); Evelyn Davidson (Prince Edward Island), and just recently his sister, Elaine Kent (Dartmouth). Earl was born on June 25, 1925, in Sudbury, Ont. to parents, Hjlmar and Marie (Neilsen) Johnson. He was the oldest of three brothers and second oldest in his family of eight. Soon after his birth, the family moved to Halifax, where they lived most of their time on King Street. He attended school in Halifax but his education was interrupted by the depression and later the Second World War, for which he volunteered to serve. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the army and served overseas as a member of the Canadian Assault Engineers. He participated, in addition to other actions, in the liberation of Holland and served with advance assault forces in the battle of Arnhem. He was recently recognized and awarded, along with other veterans who served in this campaign, a special memorial medal by the government of Holland. Though he spoke very little about his wartime experiences and only more so in recent years he always did so with compassion and empathy towards all those he had seen suffer. These and his other experiences touched him in many ways. He was a person very sensitive to the suffering and treatment of others, and of living a life of good values and fairness. Subsequent to the end of the war, he returned to Halifax and briefly served as an engineer on the passenger ship "Lady Nelson". However, he decided to remain and live in Halifax and soon thereafter apprenticed in the plumbing profession in which he developed his own contracting business which he continued until retirement, with the exception of a 13 year tenure with Transport Canada supervising the Halifax International Airport. He was a ready listener and always ready when asked (and sometimes when not) to provide sage advice, a sympathetic ear and companionship. He always enjoyed the company of people and in later years the kindness and attention shown to him by all the staff of "girls" at his favourite restaurant where he ventured daily for his morning coffee and chat. He loved nature and animals and was an avid painter of the beauty of Nova Scotia. He was a deeply spiritual person who had a voracious appetite for reading philosophy, world religions and art. He loved a lively debate on these topics and was always ready to critically analyze and debate local issues and those impacting the world. Most of all, however, he was a kind and gentle person dedicated to his family. He was much loved by his wife and son, brothers and sisters. He will be greatly missed. Trevor and Aletha would like to express their deep appreciation for the wonderful support and compassion shown by so many. No visitation by request. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Homes, Halifax. The memorial service will be held in St. Catherine's Church, Bayers Road, Halifax, on Tuesday, July 27, at 10 a.m. In lieu of Flowers, donations would be welcomed to an animal shelter of your choice.
