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HANRAHAN (Paull), Lillian Margaret
HANRAHAN (Paull), Lillian Margaret - 103, passed away June 9, 2006, in Northwood Manor. Born in Herring Cove, she was a daughter of the late Selina (Brown) and James Paull. During the Second World War, she was employed as a riveter at the Halifax Shipyards. Following this, she was in the employ of various organizations, loving the opportunity for hard work and bringing her wonderful work ethic to all those who employed her, too many to mention. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Sgt. Major Edward James Hanrahan; daughter, Dorothy Jean (Drake), and grandson, Wayne Sarty. She was the last remaining member of her family, which includes two sisters and four brothers. Surviving Lillian are her children, Patricia Ross (Murray), Ted Jr. (Fay), Helen Sarty, Noreen Newman, Gerald; son-in-law, Jack; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; four great greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews. Many thanks go out to the staff of the 5th floor for the loving care shown to our mother and grandmother during her stay at the manor. As well, a special thank you to Dr. Gibbons at Gladstone Medical for his dedication and concern shown her over the years. Always a vibrant and independent woman, she passed her last years with dignity and grace because of this caring and compassionate staff. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
MacFARLANE, Bruce
MacFARLANE, Bruce - Died June 12, 2006, in Glace Bay Healthcare Complex. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Doug and Helen (Gouthro) MacFarlane. Surviving are his wife, Jean (McIntyre); brother, Butch (Florence), Calgary; many nieces and nephews; special grandnephews, Paul and Michael Breski; grandnieces, Kate and Laura MacMullin. He was predeceased by sister, Bea Thrasher; brothers, Charles and Matt. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in Curry's Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in St. John the Baptist Church, Rev. John J. MacIntyre officiating. Interment in St. John's Cemetery, Glace Bay.
YOUNG, Anthony Francis "Tony"
YOUNG, Anthony Francis "Tony" - 58, Sydney, died June 12, 2006, at home. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Ralph "Shinny" and Agnes (Power) Young. Surviving are brothers, Terry (Helen), New Glasgow; Kevin, Sydney; Jerry, Truro; sisters, Connie (Mrs. Gary Murphy), Windsor, Ont.; Karen (Mrs. John MacLean), Sydney; many nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Lyda Phillips; friend, Laurie Young. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in Holy Redeemer Church. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Glace Bay.
Frances J. Hatch
Hatch, Frances J. ,96, formerly of Old South River Road, Antigonish passed away on January 12, 2004 in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish.
Frances was born in Alder River, Guysborough Co. She moved to Massachusetts at an early age where she worked for New England Tel & Tel for many years. She and her husband Joe retired to Antigonish in the late 1970’s.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are many cousins in Antigonish area and Ontario.
She was predeceased by husband Joseph in 1987.
Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral will be held on Thursday at 10:00 am in St. Ninian’s Cathedral with Reverend Andrew Boyd officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home Foundation.
Gregory “Greg” McCarron
Antigonish Businessman passes away.
McCarron, Gregory , 45, Lower South River, Antigonish County died January 15, 2004 in the QEII Health Science Centre, Halifax as the result of a tragic work related accident.
Born in Antigonish, he was the son of Mary (MacPherson) McCarron and the late Leo McCarron. Greg was a devoted and loving husband of Gertie. His children Carla, Lee, Paul and Jeffrey were the absolute light of his life. Greg never missed an opportunity to share his time and love with them. He took pride in all their accomplishments and was always in attendance for these events. Greg was best known for his love of life and living it to the fullest. His advice to all was just "RELAX". Greg will always be remembered for how much he enjoyed a good meal. The opportunity to talk and share a story was always a priority. This was evident to all because his cell phone was rarely out of his possession. Motor biking, tractor pulling, camping and travel were just some of the things Greg enjoyed most. He shared these opportunities with family and friends. His genuine good nature and smile will be missed by all. His entrepreneurial pursuits included forestry, construction and trucking. He owned G&G Transport, Timberline Forestry Limited and L.S.R. Transport Ltd.
Besides his mother he is survived by his wife Gertie (Chisholm), daughter, Carla; sons: Lee, Paul and Jeffrey all at home; brothers: Ian (Rhonda), Brierly Brook; Allister (Mary); Owen (Sue Ellen), Kevin (Mary Beth), Lower South River; sisters, Donalda (Marshall MacLaughlin), Addington Forks; Margie (Michael McAloon), St. Stephen, N.B.; Leona (Kevin Burke), Halifax; mother-in-law, Rita Chisholm, Greenwold Manor, Antigonish; sister-in-law, Marguerite (Bill) Benoit; brothers-in-law: Archie, Kelvin (Carole), Carl (Lily) Chisholm all of Antigonish. Greg had a fond affection for and will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
Besides his father, he was predeceased by sister-in-law, Wanda; nephew, Shaun McCarron and niece, Giselle Benoit.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday, January 18 and Monday, January 19 in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish. Funeral will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 in St. Andrews Church, St. Andrews.
Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made to Early Childhood Intervention, 25 Bay Street, Antigonish,B2G 2G5 or L’Arche Antigonish, 4 West Street, Antigonish, NS B2G 1R8
Greg’s family are truly appreciative of the wonderful care and attention shown by the Colchester County Hospital Emergency Team, EMC attendants and doctors and nurses on 5th Floor Neurology 5.2 QEII. Thank you to such special people.
Allan Alexander MacIsaac
MacIsaac, Allan Alexander,72, of Georgeville,Antigonish Co. died on Saturday January 17, 2004 at home.
Born in Georgeville, he was a son of the late Archie and Eunice (MacIsaac) MacIsaac.
Allan loved the outdoors and animals, a love which he passed on to his children. He was a member of St. George’s Church, Georgeville. He worked various jobs in Ontario before turning his hand to heavy equipment mechanics in Goose Bay, Labrador. He returned to Nova Scotia in 1960. He continued to work as a heavy equipment mechanic until his retirement at age 52 to work on his woodlot. Allie was a strong family man and was very community minded. He will be deeply missed by his family, many friends and neighbors.
He is survived by his wife Charlotte (Roberts), daughters: Yvonne, Brook Village, Cape Breton; Tracy (Bernie), Dartmouth; sons Stuart (Kathy), Georgeville; Archie (Helen), Perth, Ontario; sister, Marie, Georgeville; brother, Bernie, Toronto; grandchildren: Allison, Connor and Jenna, Georgeville.
He was predeceased by a sister, Joan Doucette, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.
Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass of Chistian Burial will be Wednesday at 11:00 am in St. George’s Church, Georgeville, with Reverend Daniel MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in St. Georges Cemetery, Georgeville.
Memorial donations may be made to the Antigonish Food Bank.
Walter Archibald Williams
Walter Archibald Williams, 56, New Glasgow, formerly of Upper Big Tracadie, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2004 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in Upper Big Tracadie, he was a son of the late Walter Archibald Sr. and Mary Kathleen (Paris) Williams. He was formerly employed as a pulp cutter and with Eastern Tire.
Surviving are his spouse, Bonnie Davidson; daughters, Devon Moulton, Alicia Davidson, New Glasgow; Anglea Smith; sons, Everett Gero (Kim Jordan), Monastery; Anthony Davidson, Albert Moulton, New Glasgow; sisters, Margaret, Bedford; Catherine, Effie 'Elle', Rita, Monica, Ottawa; brothers, Donald, Upper Big Tracadie; Peter, Joseph, Gerard, New Glasgow; grandchild: Jada Moulton, New Glasgow; step-grandchildren, Kyle and Janetta Christensen, Monastery; many nieces, nephews.
He was predeceased by brother, Anthony in infancy. Visitation will be 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. today in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. His remains will be transferred to the home of his brother Donald Williams, Upper Big Tracadie where they will rest after 2 p.m. Friday. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Church, Tracadie, Rev. John Barry officiating.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Arrangements are entrusted to C. L. Curry Funeral Services, Antigonish.
Isabell Anne Broussard
Broussard, Isabell Anne, 84, of Pomquet, Antigonish Co., died peacefully on January 29, 2004 at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish surrounded by her family.
Born in Pomquet, she was a daughter of the late Wallace and Mary Jane (Broussard) D’eon.
In her younger years she worked at the Dingle Motel, Lower South River but spent most of her life sewing and knitting for others and was considered a great seamstress. She also enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by sons: Clement (Debbie), Pictou; Jerome (Barb), Pomquet; daughter Elaine (Murray) MacNeil, Pomquet; daughter in law, Betty Broussard, Bedford; grandchildren: Maureena, Robert, Paul, Nathalie, Murray, Shawn, Kenny, Kyle and Joanne; great grandchildren: Jessica, Kaber, Mitchell, Joel and Blake; brother: Joseph (Margaret) DeYoung, Pomquet; sisters: Beatrice MacGrath, Ontario; Mary Elsie O’Brien, Bridgewater; Stella (Francis) Doiron, Pomquet; Johanna (Joseph) MacKenzie, Pomquet and Martha Doyle, Lismore; stepsister: Genevieve McGinnis, Halifax; god children: Aubrey Doiron and Dorothy Ann Mattie and many nieces , nephews and close friends.
She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Broussard; brothers: Charles, Francis, Walter and Raymond; sister: Florence; step mother: Elizabeth (Bessie) and step brother, Jack.
Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish today (Saturday) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral will be held on Sunday at 4:00 pm in Ste, Croix Church, Pomquet with Reverend P.J. Baccardax officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Sainte Anne de Beaupré, P.O. Box 1000, Ste. Anne deBeaupré, Que. G0A 3C0, St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation or charity of choice.
Mary Matilda Dakai
Dakai, Mary Matilda, 93, of Jimtown, Antigonish County, formerly of Middle Cape, Cape Breton Co, died peacefully on January 6, 2004 at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital.
Born in L’Ardoise, Richmond Co., she was the daughter of the late Simone and Jane (DeCoste) Sampson.
Tillie lived most of her life in Middle Cape, but moved to Antigonish in 1998 to live with her niece Brenda and the Berthiaume family. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by Brenda, Jerry Sr., Jerry Jr, Breton, Ben, Melissa Anne and Jessie.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles; son: Clifford; brothers: Joe, Charles, Benny and Alex; sister: Angeline and grand nephew, Luke.
Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 7, 2004 in St. Mary’s Church, Big Pond with Reverend Joe Gillis officiating. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Parish Fund, Big Pond.
Margaret Ann “Peggy” MacCarville (Venedam),
MacCarville (Venedam), Margaret Ann 'Peggy',59, of Dartmouth , formerly of Pomquet, Antigonish County died January 30, 2004 in Dartmouth General Hospital.
Born in Antigonish, she was a loving daughter of Joseph R. 'Rudolph' and the late Mae Venedam. Pomquet. Peggy was a wonderful seamstress. She enjoyed gardening and playing bingo. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
Besides her father, she is survived by her loving husband, Bobby, daughters: Marlene, Susan and Shelly; grandchildren: Jocelyne, Austin, Zoey all of Dartmouth; brothers: Francis (Loretta), Peter (Kathy), Pomquet John (Beth), Ottawa; sister: Theresa (Gary) Hewett, Ottawa.
Besides her mother she was predeceased by a son , David.
Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral will be held on Monday at 6:30pm in Ste. Croix Church, Pomquet with Reverend P.J. Baccardax officiating.
Myrtle Mae Slauenwhite
SLAUENWHITE, Myrtle Mae - 89, Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay and formerly of Sweetland, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2005 in Mahone Nursing Home. Born November 27, 1915 in Maitland, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late Obediah and Laura (Rhodenizer) Joudrey. Myrtle was a faithful member of Christ Church, Maitland and was very thankful of her niece, Goldie Aulenback, who made sure she always had a drive to church. A giving lady, she was a friend to all. She took great interest in her flower and vegetable gardens. Myrtle is survived by daughter Elaine (Frank) Corkum, Chester; sons, Roger (Ann), Big Lots; Douglas (Vera), Sweetland; sisters, Olive Whynacht, Bridgewater; Gertrude Dauphinee, Maitland; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Emery; brothers, Cecil and Dawson.
Visiting will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2005 in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2005 in Christ Church, Maitland, Father Ian Wissler officiating. Burial will be in Sweetland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Christ Church or any other charity through Mahone Funeral Home.
Richard B. Langille
Richard Basil Langille- 71, Oakland. It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Langille announce his passing on Thursday August 23, 2012.
Richard was the only child of the late Basil Benjamin and Elfreda (Cook) Langille. He was born on May 25, 1941 in Garden Lots, Lunenburg County.
Richard went to the public school in Garden Lots, Lunenburg Academy and Centre Consolidated School. He first worked at the Lunenburg VW dealership, and then worked as a carpenter for contractors Peter Horn, Raymond Hiltz and John Ross and was self-employed for the last 10 years. He was actively involved as a volunteer in the Indian Point Community and the Northwest United Baptist Church.Richard spent many years and happy times with his friends enjoying his favourite pastimes hunting and fishing. He loved his work as a carpenter and his skills were valued by many. He had a soft heart, warm nature and genuine personality that made everyone love him, especially his ability to tell vivid stories and play pranks on others. He will be sorely missed by those who were privileged to know him, he was a devoted Poppa to his four grandchildren, especially his older grandsons Sheldon and Matthew who have been working with him over the past few months.
Richard is survived by his wife P. Elaine Langille, daughter Ann-Marie Langille (Michael Adams), son Andrew Langille (Cindy), grandchildren Sheldon, Matthew, Adrianna Langille and Austin Adams as well as foster brother Douglas Dorey (Sharon).
No visiting hours. A memorial service celebrating his life will take place in the Northwest United Baptist Church, 1609 Big Lots Rd. Northwest, Lunenburg County Monday August 27, 2012 at 2:30 p.m..
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Northwest United Baptist Church, Indian Point Park Cemetery or any other charity. Family flowers only.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mahone Funeral Home, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay (902) 624-8241.
