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Jean Elizabeth PEACH
PEACH, Jean Elizabeth - 71, Falmouth, Hants Co., passed away peacefully Saturday, December 1, 2007 in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late George and Bertha (MacKenzie) Hughes.
Jean enjoyed playing crib and spending time with her grandchildren, she was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Hants County Branch No. 009, Windsor. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband, George; sons, George Jr., Falmouth; and Ross (Tanya), Kentville; daughters, Bertha (Mark) Meister, New Ross; Anne (Brian) Atwell, Hantsport; and Vicki (Jamie) Juteau, Windsor; grandchildren, Ryan, Chad, and Blake Atwell, Logan Juteau and Crewe Bailey; brothers, Clarence (Lyse) Hughes, Elliott (Michelle) Hughes; and many nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her brother, George Hughes and sisters, Margaret Hughes, Ruby Whiston and Shirley Simard.
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. Monday, December 3. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 4, in the Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, with Rev. Michael Boyd officiating. A reception will be held in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre. Interment will be held at a later date in Centre Falmouth Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Jean may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5161 George St, 7th Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 1M7 (1-800-423-4432).
Alma Maude LYNCH
1914-2008
LYNCH, Alma Maude - 93, Windsor, Hants Co. It is with sadness that we announce the death of Alma, in the Windsor Elms Senior Citizens Home on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, Hants Co., on August 2, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Levi and Minnie Jane (Harvey) Lynch.
In her late teens Alma taught at the MacKay Section School and then later went on to work at the Atlantic School of Theology. Alma was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Joan Lynch, Truro; as well as several Lynch and Harvey relatives throughout Nova Scotia. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Stewart, and sisters, Olive, Myrtle and Mildred.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service Ltd., 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), from where the funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, Rev. Bill Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Meander Cemetery, Newport, Hants Co. Flowers are welcome and donations in Alma’s memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Edward Ralph Jr. WILCOX
1932-2008
WILCOX, Edward Ralph Jr. - 75, Windsor, Hants Co., passed away peacefully Sunday, February 17, 2008, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Edward was born on April 4, 1932, in Bay Roberts, N.L., and was a son of the late Edward and Annie (Titford) Wilcox. He is survived by sons, Carl, Windsor; A. Bruce, Haliburton, Ont.; Kerry, Halifax; daughters, Susan (Wendell) McMullen, Oakville, Ont.; Barbara (Brent) McMullen, Shubenacadie; Donna (Tim Benedict), Halifax; sister, Fanny Moore, Hantsport; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Edward was predeceased by his wife, the former Frances Coffill and sister, Dorothy Moore.
Edward worked for a few years at Minas Basin Pulp and Power and then went on to drive a cement truck for many years. He enjoyed watching hockey and baseball and playing cards. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was also a member of the Windsor Legion.
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, February 20. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, February 21 in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, Rev. Bill Gibson officiating. A reception will be held following the service in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre. Burial will take place at a later date. Donations in memory of Edward may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 101-137 Chain Lake Dr. Halifax, NS B3S 1B3.
Pamela Denise POIRIER
1959-2008
POIRIER, Pamela Denise - 48, Windsor, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday February 16, 2008. Pam was born on August 22, 1959 in the old Payzant Memorial Hospital, Windsor. She was the daughter of the late Ignatius St. Clair “Steve” and Marilyn Symms. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Edward, son Leonard and his common-law wife, Shelly Bogensberger; sisters, Darlene, Ontario; and Heather; brothers, Steven and Jamie, Windsor; also nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her grandparents, Kathleen and Raymond Benedict and nephew, Jason Benedict; father-in-law, Alphonse Poirier.
Pam joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1978 as a Steward where she served for 12 years. In 1982 Pam was one of the first women to go to sea on a Canadian Armed Forces ship, H.M.C.S Cormorant. When she retired she attained the rank of Sergeant (Petty Officer, 2nd Class). Pam suffered a long illness especially over the past 2 years. She was a loving and caring wife and mother and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed her. She will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. Monday, February 18. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 19 in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, with Pastor Jim Norton officiating. Interment will take place in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor, she will be laid to rest, in her grandmother Kathleen Benedict's family plot. A reception will follow in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre. Flowers will be accepted on behalf of the family at the funeral home. Donations in memory of Pam may be made to Hants Community Hospital Foundation, 89 Payzant Dr., Windsor, N.S. B0N 2T0, QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation, 1278 Tower Rd., Halifax, N.S. B3H 2Y9, and Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation, 325 Pleasant St., Dartmouth, N.S. B2Y 3R5. Private messages of condolence may be made in the "Guest Book" at: www.familycare.ca.
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Arthur Harden VAUGHAN
1926-2008
VAUGHAN, Arthur Harden - 81, Hantsport, Hants Co., passed away peacefully Monday, February 11, 2008, in Windsor Elms Senior Citizens Home, Windsor. Arthur was born on October 17, 1926, in Bishopville, and was a son of the late James and Leora (Tracey) Vaughan.
He is survived his wife of 61 years, the former Verna Tracey; son, Dale (Bonnie); daughters, Judith Vaughan, Donna (Garnet) Mason and Barbara (Bill) Mesheau; brothers, Royce (Florence), Leo (Joyce), Clyde (Mabel), and Eric (Ruth); sisters, Gwendolyn (Peter) Crane, Ella (George) Kewley, and Shirley Skipper; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arthur was predeceased by sisters, Christine Boudreau, and Sylvia in infancy.
Arthur began his working career in the Royal Reserve Army, Windsor. He then went on to work for many years at Minas Basin Pulp and Power Ltd. He was a member of the Minas Waves Seniors Group, an adherent of Hantsport Baptist Church and a member of the Country Entertainers Band.
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, February 15, in Hantsport Baptist Church, corner of Willow and Main streets, Hantsport, with Rev. Dan Jamer officiating. Private family interment will take place in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, followed by a reception in the church gymnasium. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Arthur may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia, 17 Alma Cres., Halifax, NS B3N 9Z9.
Shelley Lynn COLLIER
COLLIER, Shelley Lynn - 27, Ardoise, Hants Co., passed away peacefully Monday, January 28, 2008, at home. Shelley was born on March 21, 1980, in Windsor and was a daughter of David (Pam) Collier and Deborah (Leonard Spencer) Horder.
She is survived by partner, Jeffrey Crossley; newborn son, Kayden Crossley; siblings, Michelle (Aaron Lunn) Collier, Evan (Ashley Bonang) Collier, and Heidi Collier; nephew and niece, Arthur and Brooke; paternal grandmother, Norma Collier; maternal grandfather, George Horder; aunts, Karen, Brenda, Gina and Phyllis, and several cousins. Shelley was predeceased by paternal grandfather, Neil Collier, and maternal grandmother, Agnes Horder.
The proudest moment in Shelley’s life was becoming a new mom to son, Kayden. Shelley was loved by all who knew her and spent time around her. She worked for 10 years at J.W. Mason and Sons Ltd., and worked all of her life on the family farm, where she spent most of her days and nights with her Collier grandparents. Shelley also enjoyed operating all types of farm machinery.
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, January 30. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 31, in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Clarence Bungay officiating. A reception will be held in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre immediately following the service, followed by a private family interment to be held in South Rawdon Baptist Church Cemetery, South Rawdon. Donations in memory of Shelley may be made to the IWK Health Centre Foundation, P.O. Box 9700, Halifax, NS B3K 6R8; to Kayden Crossley or to a charity of one's choice.
Mabel Catherine BOWSER
BOWSER, Mabel Catherine - 92. A kind and gentle woman has died. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mabel Catherine Bowser on Monday, January 14, 2008, in Wolfville Nursing Home. Born in Halifax, she was the oldest daughter of the late James and Carrie (Hartling) Zong.
She attended schools in Halifax. Mabel was very talented, along with a great sense of humor. She enjoyed a good joke as well. Mabel had a beautiful voice and during her time spent in nursing homes she kept the patients entertained with a variety of songs. She loved to sew and knit. Among her sewing accomplishments were the beautiful rag dolls and animals that she enjoyed making. Mabel is survived by children, Douglas (Doris) Mahoney, Hantsport; James Mahoney, Halifax; William (Carol) Mahoney, Fall River; Louise Baldson, Ottawa, Ont.; Wendy Oldford, Aylesford; and Sean (Geri) Mahoney, Quispamsis, N.B., several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Bette Zong. Mabel was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been predeceased by parents, her first husband, John Douglas Mahoney, her second husband, Gilbert Bowser; sister, Kathleen Clarke, brother Ronald Zong; son-in-law, Richard Oldford; and infant granddaughter, Heather Anne Oldford. The family would like to thank her caregivers at the Wolfville Nursing Home and New Visions Home, Berwick, for the excellent care given to our mother.
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). The visitation this evening from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, has been cancelled due to the weather. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, with Rev. Bill Gibson officiating. A reception will be held in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre. Interment will be held in Oakhill Cemetery, Ellershouse. Donations in memory of Mabel may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, 6009 Quinpool Rd., Ste. 300, Halifax, NS B3K 5J7 (1-800-611-6345) or a charity of one's choice.
M. "Jeanne" Mance ROONEY
ROONEY, M. "Jeanne" Mance - 85, Mount Denson, passed away in the Windsor Elms, on December 25, 2007. Born in Rough Waters, N.B., she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Hazel (Doucette) Chamberlain.
Jeanne moved to Nova Scotia during the Second World War to work as part of the war effort at the Windsor Textiles. She was a founding member of the St. Mary’s Ladies Guild. She co-ordinated the Sunday school for many years and served on the parish council. In 1995 she received the Diocesan Medal for Merit in recognition of her many contributions to the church over the years. She is survived by her husband, DeWitt Rooney, Windsor Elms; daughter, Paulette (Robert MacDonald), High Prairie, Alta.; son, Anthony (Donna); grandsons, Christian and Tanner, Bishopville; granddaughter, Cheryl Brown, Halifax; daughter, Teresa, Kentville; brothers, Edmond, Sarnia, Ont.; Maurice, Gerard, Jerry Chamberlain, Bathurst, N.B.; sisters, Victorine Hannan, Lucinda Vienneau, Eleanor Hachey, Bathurst, N.B., and Diane Vautour, Sarnia, Ont. Jeanne was predeceased by her son, Claude Anthony; stepmother, Mary; brothers, Alcide, Lionel; sisters, Theresa, in infancy and Rose-Marie.
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. Friday, December 28. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 29, in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Hantsport, with Rev. J.J. MacDonald officiating. A reception will immediately follow in the church hall with a private family interment to follow in St. John’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Windsor. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Jeanne may be made to Windsor Elms Senior Citizens Home, King Street, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0 or a charity of one's choice.
Walter Bertram STEPHENS
STEPHENS, Walter Bertram - 90, Windsor, Hants Co., passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at home. Born in Windsor, he was the son of the late William and Inez (MacDonald) Stephens.
Walter graduated from the Windsor Academy. He remained in Windsor his entire life, operating W.A. Stephens Ltd., founded by his father. He was a band instructor with the Windsor Air Cadet Squadron No. 106 and a Windsor Hockey Referee. Walter was a member of Windsor Fire Department for 50 years, having served as Chief for 40 years and a Veteran for 18 years; he was a founding member of the Western Nova Scotia Firefighters Association, and member and Past President of the Maritime Fire Chiefs Association. Walter was a member of the Windsor Town Council and Deputy Mayor, serving a total of 26 years and also member of Windsor United Church having served on the board of Stewards.
He is survived by son, Owen (Janice), Windsor; daughter, Andrea (Elaine), Wolfville; grandchildren, David, Brian (Ronda), Jude and Joel (Liesel); great-grandsons, Cameron and Colin; extended family, Parker Eye and the Che family. Walter was predeceased by his wife, the former Margaret “Alison” Campbell (2002).
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, December 20. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 21, in Windsor United Church, 613 King St., Windsor, with Rev. Bill Gibson officiating. A reception will be held in the Windsor United Church Annex. Interment will take place in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Mr. Walter B. Stephens may be made to Windsor United Church, P.O. Box 2037, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0 or Windsor Fire Department Museum, P.O. Box 627, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0.
Beverley Joanne “Bev” SAWLER
SAWLER, Beverley Joanne “Bev” - 65, Windsor, Hants Co., passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 4, 2007, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Windsor, she was a daughter of the late James and Goldie (Leary) Forgeron.
She will be sadly missed by her four legged baby, Bixby. She is survived by special friend, Dino Clark; sisters, Donna Scott and Deborah (Richard) Morden; stepchildren, Kenneth Sawler and Helen Aselstine; stepgrandchildren, Steven and Sarah Aselstine; nieces, Dawn and her children, Amber and Haley; Victoria and her children, Jeremy and Kennedy; nephews, James and Donald; several aunts, uncles and cousins in Cape Breton and the local area. Bev was predeceased by husband, James Sawler (1982); stepson, Steven Sawler; grandparents, Herbert Freeman (1964) and Millie Gertrude Leary (1972); uncle, Ronald Leary; in-laws, Howard (1982) and Winnifred Sawler (2001). The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of the Dixon Centre in Halifax, Bev Lytle and the Palliative Care Team, Dr. w Machel, Dr. Grimshaw and Dr. Enright for their loving care of Bev, as well as, cousin, Laura-Jane.
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, December 6. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 7, in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, with Rev. Bill Gibson officiating. A reception will be held in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre. Interment will be held at a later date in Maplewood Cemetery. Family flowers only. The family would like donations in memory of Bev to be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 1-5826 South St., Halifax, NS B3H 9Z9, Victorian Order of Nurses, Hants County Branch, 89 Payzant Dr., Windsor, NS B0N 2T0, or to a charity of one's choice.
Neil McNutt COLLIER
1922-2007
COLLIER, Neil McNutt - 85, Ardoise, Hants Co., passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 4, 2007 in Haliburton Place, Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. He was born on October 3, 1922, in Ardoise and was the only son of the late Samuel and Margaret (Brennan) Collier.
Neil worked all his life on the family farm in Ardoise. He was a farmer, lumberman and wood dealer and worked hard at it, continuing right up until two years before his death. Neil was also a member of the Federation of Agriculture. He enjoyed the outdoor life, as well as a good game of cards and talking to his friends and neighbours. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, the former Norma McLearn; daughter, Phyllis Collier, West Gore; son, David (Pam) Collier, Ardoise; grandchildren, Shelley, Michelle, Evan, Heidi and Jackie; great-grandchildren, Arthur and Brooke. Neil was predeceased by an infant son, Richard Arthur and a sister Annie Alice “Allie” Dunbar.
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. Thursday, December 13. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 14, in the Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, with Shelley Sponagle officiating. A reception will be held in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre, immediately following the service, followed by a private family interment to be held in the South Rawdon Baptist Church Cemetery, South Rawdon.
Family flowers only, donations in memory of Neil may be made to the Ardoise Union Church, C/O Merle Dunbar, RR 1, Ellershouse, NS B0N 1L0.
Laura “Annette” ZWICKER
ZWICKER, Laura “Annette” - 67, Tonge Hill, Hants Co. It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother on February 2, 2008, as a result of a brief and unexpected illness. Born in Burlington on February 18, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Matilda "Tilly" Brightman. She was predeceased by sisters, Lois Swinamer (Vernon) and Freda Stephens (Ronnie); and nephew, Mike Stephens. She is survived by her beloved husband, Lloyd; sons, Jack (Kerrie), Windsor; Darrell (Sue), Newmarket, N.H.; David (Andrea), Windsor; daughter, Kim (Wade), Mount Denson; granddaughters, Angie Barclay (Tom), Lindsay, Bryanna, Natasha, Danielle, Sarah; grandsons, Sam, Corey; great-granddaughter, Randi; nieces, Darlene Sanford (James) and children, Luke and Mae Ru; Lois Croman (Brian) and children, Corey and Kyle; Carla Stephens (Adrien); Joy Ann O’Hearn (Jim) and children, Laura and Jason; Sharon Myler (Raymond) and children, Tara and Raymond; nephew, David Snair.
Annette graduated from Windsor Academy and Kay Anslow Business College. She worked with Evangeline Savings and Mortgage for over 35 years. She was actively involved in Windsor Minor Hockey and Figure Skating, and Windsor and District Minor Baseball. She was also an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion (Windsor). Annette adored her family, a large community of friends, and of course her cats. All that knew her will sadly miss her warm and loving nature.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, February 4. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, in Windsor United Church, 613 King St., Windsor, Rev. Bill Gibson officiating. Interment will take place in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. A reception will follow in Windsor United Church Annex. Donations in memory of Annette may be made to the SMILE Program, C/O Acadia University, 550 Main St., Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6 or Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia (Annapolis Valley Chapter), C/O Jake Macdonald, 16 Maple Ave., Wolfville, NS B4P 2L7.
