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Mr. Thomas M. Tagg
- August 16, 2007
TAGG, Thomas M. - 84, Halifax, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2007, in Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII. Born in Tipperary, Ireland, he was the son of the late William and Winnifred (Kett) Tagg. He served during the Second World War in the Canadian Grenadier Guards. Beloved husband of 62 years to Doreen Joan (Blackman) Tagg. Loving father of daughter, Janet (Michael) Sweeney, Halifax; sons, John (Emma), Toronto; Brian (Susan), Toronto; Barry (Brenda), Montreal. He was predeceased by brother, John, and daughter-in-law, Elaine. "Grandpa" will be sadly missed by Todd, Mark, Deirdre, Jasmine, Justin, Jemma, Troy, Caitlin, Jade and Nathan. A gentle and giving man who will remembered fondly for his love for his wife and family. The family would like to thank the staff of 5 West and 6 West of the Veterans' Memorial Hopsital for their excellent care. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Private family interment will take place in the Veteran's Columbarium in Fairview Lawn Cemetery. On-line condolences may sent to the family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
Mr. Stephen 'Moe' Pasher
May 25, 1955 - August 26, 2007
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband and father, Stephen 'Moe' Pasher, on August 26, 2007 in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he is a son of Clara Pasher and the late Melvin Pasher. Employed by Devco for 25 years, he worked in both Lingan and Phalen Collieries. He later worked at North Lumberland Resources, Liverpool, N.S. and Metro Oil Burning in Halifax. He spent the last two years growing his business, Moe Pasher Mobile Hydraulics. He took great pride in being self employed and the many new friendships he established. Moe was an active member of the Scotchtown Volunteer Fire Department for 19 years. He looked forward to his fishing and hunting trips at the Silver Cross Fishing Lodge ("The Camp") on Mattatall Lake. He had a great love for children and they for him. A modest man, he gave unconditionally and enjoyed seeing a smile on the face of others. A devoted husband and father, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Carmel; mother, Clara; daughter, Rayonie, Toronto, Ont.; son Stephen Jr., at home; brother Brian, sister Donnelda ,both of Thompson, MB, sister Melvina, Charlottetown, P.E.I.; godson, Connor Campbell. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will take place Thursday, August 30, at 11 a.m. in the parish of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Lingan with a luncheon to follow at Lingan Hall. Donations in Moe's memory may be made to Scotchtown Volunteer Fire Department. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
Mrs. Elaine Ball
November 19, 1954 - October 4, 2007
Ball, Elaine – 52, Dartmouth formerly of Sydney, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 04, 2007, in the VG Site , QE11, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 19, 1954 in Sydney, she was a daughter of Rolf and Margaret (Nash) Head, Sydney. Elaine worked as a bookkeeper and office manager with Video Difference in Halifax for the past 12 years. Along with her parents, Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Allan Wiliam; son, Keith William; daughter Lindsay ( David ) Fleming; grandchildren, Alex, Kaelyn and Eliot, all of Dartmouth; sister, Katherine Edwards, Sydney; brothers Edwin ( Claire ) Head, Dartmouth; Frank ( Janet ) Head, Sydney; eight nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where the funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Elaine’s memory to Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch, 235-1657 Barrington St., Halifax NS B3J – 2A1 or a charity of choice are welcomed. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting : www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
Mr. Herbert Marr
January 24, 1927 - October 2, 2007
Marr, Herbert – 80, Dartmouth husband of Alicia and father of Alan and Ruth, died peacefully on October 02,2007, in the Palliative Care Unit of the VG Site, QE11, after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. He enjoyed a full life of science, travel and the arts, and will particularly remembered by his paintings and his courtesy. As he wished, there will be no memorial service. His family thanks the doctors, nurses and volunteers in the Palliative Care Unit, the Cancer Clinic and the VON for their support and care. Donations in his memory may be made to the SPCA or Red Cross Society.
Ms. Jeanne Marie Thibault
October 11, 1931 - October 5, 2007
Thibault, Jeanne, passed away on October 5th, 2007 at the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in St. Ignace de Kent, daughter of the late Arcade and Regina (Comeau) Thibault. Jeanne was retired from the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Hospital after many years of service and she attended the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de L’Assomption. She will be sadly missed by four sisters, Alma of Moncton, Imelda (late Sid) Wright of Moncton, Sister Marie Stella Thibault NDSC of Quinan NS, Esther (late Auguste) Gallant of Grande Digue, five brothers, Alyre (Anita) of Moncton, Josephat (Jeanne) of Acadieville, Leonard (Lydia) of Moncton, Eric (Solange) of St. Ignace, Emile of Memramcook and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Jeanne was predeceased by two brothers, Alban and Ernest. In respect with Jeanne's wishes, cremation will take place and no visitation. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de L’Assomption, on Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 at 11:00 am followed by a reception. Interment in Our Lady Of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe. Remembrances in memory of Jeanne may be made to the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Hospital, “Oncology Department”. Arrangements entrusted with Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton (506) 852-3530.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cave
May 26, 1927 - October 5, 2007
CAVE, Mary Elizabeth “Liz” - 80, Lower Sackville, passed away on October 5, 2007, in the Cobequid Centre. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Noonan) Dryden. Liz enjoyed camping , puzzles, dancing and spending time with her cat, Cleo. She was well-known for her keen sense of humour which was appreciated by all who knew her. Surviving are her husband, Donald; son, Robert (Thelma), Portuguese Cove; grandchildren, Tyrone, Tyson, Rayline, Robert and four great-grand children; brother , Tom (Celee) Dryden, Langley, B.C., stepsister, Marg Ainsworth, Halifax. She was predeceased by sister, Francis. Visitation will take place today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m.in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, Beaverbank Road, Father Johni Matthew officiating. Burial in Oakridge Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Liz can be made to Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences may be made through: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
Mr. Dale Wayne Fancy
April 2, 1951 - October 5, 2007
FANCY, Dale - 56, Lower Sackville, born in Hantsport. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dale, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He passed away on Friday, October 5, 2007, in the VG Site, QEII. A humble man, Dale never had much to say... he was a doer. Whatever the job... when Dale did it... it didn’t have to be redone. He took pride in his trade and his commitment as a husband and father. Bass fishing and watching hockey were his hobbies and the crib board was never far away. Dale worked at Chase Masonry for 30 years and currently was working for Duron. He is survived by his wife, Thresa (MacDonald); his son, Wayne; his daughters, Diane (Scott), Maryanne (Terry), and Amanda (Bernie); his grandchildren, Tiffany, Jessica, Ryan, Scott, Brittany, Derrick, Dillon, Noah and Christopher; his sisters, Francis, Judy, Linda, Doreen, Elva and dawn; his brothers, Grant and Glenn. Dale was predeceased by his father, Oscan, and mother, Nina (Leopold). Visitation will be Tuesday, October 9, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. The service will be held in Atlantic Funeral Home at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 10, Rev. James Haughn officiating. There will be a reception in the funeral home following the service and interment will be in Fernwood Cemetery, 1800 Sackville Drive., following the reception. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be sent tot he family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
Mrs. Annie Wallace
September 22, 1923 - October 5, 2007
WALLACE, Annie - 84, Dartmouth, passed away peacefully Friday, October 5, 2007, in Dartmouth General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 22, 1923 in White Haven, Cumberland Co., England, she was the youngest daughter of the late Joseph and Hannah (Stabler) Telford. In her younger years, she was an avid dancer. Annie is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years, George Thomas; sons, Ian (Anne Marie Barrett), St. John's, N.L.; Alan (Ivy), Labrador City, N.L.; daughter-in-law, Debbie Wallace, Dartmouth; grandchildren, George Alan, Timothy Rae, Erin Margaret, Megan Elizabeth; sisters, Nell Read, Kathleen Cornelius, Mary Nixon, Ethel Bilton; brothers, Dennis (Sylvia) Telford, John (Jean) Telford; several nieces and nephews, all of England. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where Annie's family will receive friends from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and where the funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow in Atlantic Funeral Home Family Reception Centre. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Annie's memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5161 George St., Floor 7, Halifax, NS B3J 1M7 are welcomed. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
Doris Gertrude HAZEL
September 30, 1931 - October 10, 2007
Doris Gertrude Hazel, age 76, of Three Mile Plains, Hants County, passed away on Wednesday, October 10th, 2007, in the Q.E.II Infirmary Site, Halifax.
Born on September 30, 1931, in Three Mile Plains, Hants County, Nova Scotia, she was a daughter of the late Harry & Hattie (Dykens) Swinamer.
Surviving are her husband, Herman Swinamer; daughters, Joanne (Dewey) Haley, Windsor; Joy (Richard Begin), Three Mile Plains; sons, Jimmy (Theresa) Hazel, Alberta; Vernon (Stacey) Hazel, Three Mile Plains; grandsons, Christopher Henshaw and Darrin Henshaw; granddaughter, Deanna Henshaw; brother, Raymond "Ben" (Dorothy) Swinamer, Three Mile Plains; four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Doris was predeceased by a son, Stephen; granddaughter, Ashley Henshaw; brothers, Percy and Howard Swinamer; sister, Violet Swinamer and a sister, Shianne in infancy.
Visitation will be 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday, October 12th, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 13th, 2007, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. David Curry officiating.
Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor.
Family flowers only.
Donations in memory of Doris, may be made to:
The Children's Wish Foundation
The Village at Bayers Road,
M270 - 7071 Bayers Rd.,
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 2C2
or
Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia
5523 Spring Garden Road, Suite 204,
Halifax, N.S. B3J 3T1
