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Randolph William MANNING
1915-2008
MANNING, Randolph William, FCA, BA - 92, Windsor, Hants Co., passed away peacefully, with his loving wife and daughter at his side, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, on Sunday, March 9, 2008. He was born on August 1, 1915, in Falmouth, a son of the late Charles and Mabel (Wilson) Manning.
Educated at Falmouth School, the Windsor Academy and Kings College School, he studied at the Maritime Business College in Halifax, graduating with the highest honours. After teaching for one year at the college, Randy joined the Chartered Accountants firm of H.R. Doane and Company, Halifax, in 1938. In 1939 Randy married Mary Kathleen Bauchman of Falmouth. In 1942, he became a Chartered Accountant. In 1944, Randy opened H.R. Doane and Company’s first branch office in Charlottetown, P.E.I. He became a member of the management committee of the national partnership of Winspear, Higgins, Stevenson and Doane on its formation in 1959. Randy was a past president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Prince Edward Island. In 1962, Randy was made a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. He was a chairman of an Advisory Committee on Uniform Regulatory Legislation, and in 1967 became president of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. On retirement, Randy became a sessional lecturer on taxation at the University of Prince Edward Island. At the same time, he earned a Bachelor’s degree, with majors in history and religious studies. Randy was a member of the Charlottetown Board of Trade, a past president of the Rotary Club of Charlottetown, and an honourary life Rotarian. During his retirement, Randy wrote a book, “Accounting for Progress”, a history of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Prince Edward Island, 1921-1996. Randy’s hobbies were woodcarving, golf, gardening, music, history, and travel. In the 1970’s, Randy and Mary traveled across Canada, around the Pacific Rim, to Europe, and to Israel.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary; daughter, Carolyn and son-in-law, Christopher Allworth; sister, Katherine Pye; brother, John (Mary) Manning; grandsons, Dennis (Tracey-Anne), Neal, and Martin; great-grandson, Terrance; daughter-in-law, Patricia Manning; brothers-in-law, Donald (Helen) Bauchman, Perry (Rosemary) Bauchman; several nieces and cousins. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Terry.
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). There will be no visitation at the family’s request. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 13, in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, Windsor, with Rev. Jeffrey G. White officiating. A reception will be held in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre, followed by interment in Centre Falmouth Cemetery, Town Road, Falmouth. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of Randy may be made to any food bank or charity that helps needy children.
Audrey Jean MARSH
1911-2008
MARSH, Audrey Jean - 96, Ste. Croix, Hants Co., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, March 14, 2008, in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. She was born on November 17, 1911, in Windsor, Hants Co. and was the daughter of the late James and Lydia (Conrad) Thomson.
She received her early education in Windsor, with teacher training in Truro, and Halifax, and taught for 28 years in elementary schools of Hants County. In retirement she was able to indulge her interest in writing children's historical fiction, and to this end she co-authored the book “Smoke Over Grand Pre” which won a Nova Scotia Writer’s Federation Award. Later she also wrote the Amos Elliot trilogy which has been used in Elementary Schools as part of Language Arts programs. Audrey enjoyed oil painting, gardening, Nova Scotia’s history, and was an active member of the Writer’s Federation of Nova Scotia and the Ste. Croix United Church.
She is survived by daughters, Heather (Art) Macumber, Truro; Judith Cody, Martock; Jane (Tom) Sheppard, Ste. Croix; Carol Marsh (Bill Hudson), Ottawa; son, Bruce (Maureen) Marsh, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Lisa (Darren Leary) Cody, Falmouth; Sean Cody, Halifax; Sarah (Arfon) Hughes, Wales, U.K.; Jillian Macumber, Halifax; Paul and Leanne Boyle, Dartmouth; Jason (Megumi) Sheppard, Tokyo, Japan; Justin (Cathy) Sheppard, Halifax; Jordan Sheppard, Dartmouth; great-grandchildren, Christopher Leary, Ben and Ellen Hughes, Lynn Sheppard; sister, Marjorie (Frank) MacKay, Truro; many nieces and nephews. Audrey was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Gordon Marsh; sisters, Aileen Thomson, Beatrice Warwick and Anne Kaye; brothers, Ernest and Robert.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). There will be no visitation by family request. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 in Ste. Croix United Church, Rev. Karen Pearce officiating. Private family interment will be held in Ste. Croix Cemetery, with a reception to follow in the church hall. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of Audrey may be made to Ste. Croix United Church (798-4336) or a charity of one’s choice.
Sarah Ellen SALTER
1922-2008
SALTER, Sarah Ellen - 86, Windsor, formerly of Stanley, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in QE II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Barr Settlement, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (MacLeod) Hanes. Sarah enjoyed walking her dog “Sally”, gardening, knitting and going to town to get groceries. She is survived by her son, Lewis, Stanley; daughter, Maude, Scotch Village; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and sister, Annie Isnor, Eastern Passage. Sarah was predeceased by her husband, Fred; son, Vincent; brother, Earl; sisters, Frances O’Brien, Kathleen Keating, Alice Rushton, and Florence Murphy.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, Rev. David Curry officiating. Interment will follow in St. Peter’s Anglican Cemetery, Upper Kennetcook. Donations in memory of Sarah may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Heinz PIEPER
1938-2008
PIEPER, Heinz - 69, Mosherville, Hants Co., passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at home with his family at his bedside. Born in Keil, Germany, he was a son of the late Hermann and Margarette (Klobke) Pieper.
He came to Canada in 1953 and worked in the woods and farming, and for 35 years at H.H. Marshall Ltd. as a supervisor, until he retired in 1998. He was a loving husband, father, and papa and he enjoyed his friends.
He is survived by his wife, Judith (Downey), Mosherville; daughter, Ann (Vince) Atkinson, Dartmouth; son, Kurt (Lynn) Pieper, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Jordan Atkinson, Justin and Tyler Pieper; sister, Erika (Ray) Cole, Dartmouth; brother, Rolfe (Margo) Pieper, Germany, and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 28. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, Rev. Stephen Croft officiating. A reception will follow in the funeral home's Elmcroft Reception Centre. Interment will be held in St. Stephen's Anglican Cemetery, Stanley. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Heinz may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 5826 South St., Suite 1, Halifax, NS B3H 1S6, or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5161 George St., 7th Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 1M7. Special thanks to Northwood Home Care Workers, V.O.N. and Palliative Care, Dr. Ken Johnson and Bev Lyttle.
Annie "Doreen" BAUCHMAN (MacAskill)
1945-2008
BAUCHMAN (MacAskill), Annie "Doreen" - 62, Windsor, Hants Co., passed away quietly at home Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Born in Windsor and raised in Kennetcook, she was the first born to the late Percy Allen and Margaret "Jane" (Laffin) MacAskill.
Doreen was a valued employee for 32 years at Dykeland Lodge and to her "Nursing was more than just a job!".
She is survived by special pal, Russell Manning, Windsor; children, Donald, Halifax; Dion, Barrie, Ont.; Jason, New Minas, and Jennifer, Sackville; grandchildren, Brandon, Robert, Courtney, Brandi, and Taylor; sisters, Patricia (Cyril) Pettigrew, Oxford; Louise (Alan) McKeen, Enfield; brothers, Wayne (Christine), Enfield; Blaine (Gail), Nine Mile River; Archie (Susan), Windsor; Randy (Sharon), Gore; Ricky (Mary), Nine Mile River; Tim (Janet), Elmsdale; Ron (Diana), Gore; Keith (Heather), Kanata, Ont.; as well as ex-husband and friend, John Bauchman, Windsor, and a biological son, Ian Leadbeater. Doreen will be greeted in Heaven by her parents, Percy (1993) and Janie (2004), and brothers, Allen (1989) and Robert (1975).
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). There will be no visitation by family request. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, March 31, in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, Rev. Jeffrey White officiating, followed by a reception in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre. Interment will follow in Riverview Haven Cemetery, Brooklyn. Donations in memory of Doreen may be made to Friends of Dykeland Lodge, 124 Cottage St., Windsor, NS B0N 2T0.
Olive Catherine IDDISON
1920-2008
IDDISON, Olive Catherine - 87, Windsor, Hants Co., passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 in Windsor Elms Senior Citizens Home, Windsor. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). Mrs. Iddison has been transferred to Jerrett Funeral Home, 1141 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto (416-654-7744). A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 29 in Prospect Cemetery, 1450 St. Clair Ave., Toronto.
James Ralph SISCO
1913-2008
SISCO, James Ralph- 95, Lockhartville, Kings Co., passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in Windsor Elms Senior Citizens Home. Born on January 17, 1913, in Yarmouth, he was a son of the late Engles and Viola (Keiling) Sisco.
He worked as a interior decorator and painter in Hantsport for many years, and he had also worked at Minas Basin Pulp and Power at one time. He enjoyed gardening. James was also the caretaker at the Hantsport Cemetery. He went to sea at the young age of 13 on the Windjamer to Norway and West Indies.
He is survived by sons, Harold, Lockhartville; Fred (Carol), Three Mile Plains; Gerald (Sharon), Fredericton, N.B.; daughters, Aileen Johnston; Lockhartville; Alice Caffatos (Pantelis), Oxford; Audrey Briggs (Thomas), Lockhartville; Ann Safire (Robert), Dartmouth; Dorothy Brown (Lyle), Lockhartville; Sharon Rivest (Rheal), Bryson, Quebec; Pauline Kyle (Patrick), Peterborough, Ont.; 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; brother, Clyde, Montreal; and sister, Faye, Ont. James was predeceased by his wife, Ethel Mabel Louise (Neil); son, Ivan; daughter, Margaret; 17 brothers and sisters.
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. Friday, April 4. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, in Hantsport Baptist Church, corner of Willow and Main streets, Hantsport, with Rev. Daniel Jamer officiating. Interment will take place in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. Donations in memory of James may be made to Sounds of Pentecost Church, Three Mile Plains, or a charity of one’s choice.
Starr Clifford STARRATT
1929-2008
STARRATT, Starr Clifford - 78, Bishopville, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008, in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born on July 9, 1929, in Hantsport, he was a son of the late Charles and Lena (Harvey) Starratt.
Starr retired after 25 years of service in the Shipping and Maintenance Department at Canadian Keyes Fibre, Hantsport. He was an honorary member of the Hantsport Lions Club and a member of Hantsport Baptist Church.
Starr is survived by his loving wife, the former Joan L. Lunn; children, Richard (Brenda), Bishopville; Evelyn (Danny), Bishopville; Joan, Bishopville; Tony, at home; grandchildren, Starr and Joey, Three Mile Plains; Linda, Bishopville; Michael, Hantsport; Laura, Hantsport; Sarah, Bishopville; Amber and Evan, Martins River, Chester; great-grandchildren, Ritchie and Josh, Three Mile Plains; Jersy, Bishopville; Seth, Martins River; Chester; sister, Janet Thompson, Middleton. He was predeceased by brothers, Ralph, Charles “Bus”, Victor, and Herman; sisters, Ceva, Dora, Nina, Honey, Lily-Mae, Alwen, and Irma.
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). There will be no visitation by request. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 10, in Hantsport Baptist Church, corner of Willow and Main streets, Hantsport, Rev. Daniel Jamer officiating. A private family interment service will be held in Bishopville Cemetery. A reception will follow in Hantsport Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of Starr may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, 137 Chain Lake Dr., Suite 101, Halifax, NS B3S 1B3; Lung Association of Nova Scotia, 17 Alma Crescent, Halifax, NS B3N 3E6; Friends of Dykeland Lodge, 124 Cottage St., Windsor, NS B0N 2T0, or a charity of one’s choice. The family extends a sincere thank you to all the nurses and staff at Dykeland Lodge for their excellent care and "TLC".
Evelyn Florence OSBORNE
1925-2008
OSBORNE, Evelyn Florence - 82, Dartmouth, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 15, 2008, in Dartmouth General Hospital, Dartmouth. Born on June 12, 1925, in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Fudge) DeRoche. Evelyn was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, who cherished her family above all. She is survived by her devoted children, Karen (Alan Scott), Victoria, B.C.; Kevin (Jeannette), Lethbridge, Alta; Vaughn (Kim), Dartmouth; grandchildren, Alexander, Courtney, Michelle, Gregory, Caitlin, Taylor and Matthew; sisters, Theresa Cupit, Chilliwack, B.C.; Frances McNeilly, Costa Rica; Joan Villalobos, Costa Rica; brother, Raymond (Cheryl) DeRoche, Dartmouth; several nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law. Evelyn was also survived by a special friend and soul sister, Jeanine Dèry. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilbert “Jim” Osborne, and a brother, Gerald, in infancy. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). There will be no visitation by family request. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Mumford Road, Halifax, Deacon Bob Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family would like for donations in memory of Evelyn to be made to a Food Bank of one’s choice.
Bertrand Frederick “Bert” BROWN
1916-2008
BROWN, Bertrand Frederick “Bert” - 91, Windsor, formerly of Falmouth. It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of a father and brother on Thursday, April 24, 2008, in Windsor Elms Senior Citizens Home. Bert was the eldest of five children born to the late Fred and Jessie (Curwin) Brown of Hants County. As a young lad, Bert worked in the woods with his father. In 1939 he volunteered for the armed forces and served his country in England, Italy and Holland, first in the artillery and later in communications. A carpenter by trade, he was employed for many years by the Windsor Supply in the sash and door department. He also worked in construction in Halifax and in the maintenance department of the Halifax Infirmary. Bert was well-known as a fine craftsman and was respected for his responsible work ethic. Bert enjoyed the outdoors, manifested in his love of gardening and hunting. He was an excellent marksman. After retiring, Bert took up baking as a hobby, the results of which he generously shared with friends and neighbours. He was known as a prankster and always enjoyed a good joke. He joined the I.O.O.F. Pesaquid Lodge No. 38 and was very proud of his position as Chaplain. Bert was predeceased in 2000 by his wife of 54 years, Ethel Mae (Brown), affectionately known by family and friends as “Jerry”. Together they enjoyed attending flea markets, both collecting and selling. In later years they took lessons in ballroom dancing. He is survived by his only daughter, Dr. Susan Brown, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor; sisters, Margaret, Dykeland Lodge, Windsor; Laura (Farr), Old Barns; Jean (Elliott) Daniels, Windsor Forks; brother, Blair (Shirley), Barrington Passage, and 10 nieces and nephews. Appreciation is extended to the doctors and medical staff at Hants Community Hospital, Valley Regional Hospital and the Halifax Infirmary, QEII, as well as the caring staff at the Windsor Elms Senior Citizens Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, April 27, and also where I.O.O.F. Pesaquid Lodge No. 38 will conduct a tribute service at 7 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion, Hants County Branch No. 009, Windsor, will conduct a tribute service, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday, April 28, in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, Pastor Craig Faulkner officiating. Interment will be held in Centre Falmouth Cemetery. A reception will follow in the funeral home's Elmcroft Reception Centre. Family flowers only please.
Life is not the wick, nor the candle, but the burning.
Joseph Noel “Joe” LOGAN
1938-2008
LOGAN, Joseph Noel “Joe” - 69, Hants Border, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on December 10, 1938, in Toronto, he was a son of the late Charles and Annie (Kelley) Logan. Joe was in the navy for 23 years and then went to work at CKF Inc. for 20 years. Joe enjoyed bowling, golfing and gardening, as well as watching sports on television. However, his favourite past time was spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, the former Barbara MacBurnie; sons, David (Michele), Brent (Tanya Clayton), Gordon (Alison Lunn); grandchildren, Miranda, Shayla, Grant, and Ava; sister, Betty (Roy) Barnsdale. Joe was predeceased by brothers, Charlie, Michael, Bob and Grant. Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 29. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in Lohnes Funeral Service Chapel, Rev. Michael Gibbons officiating. A reception will follow in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre. Interment will take place at a later date. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of Joe may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Blaine Andrew WILE
1967-2008
WILE, Blaine Andrew - 40, Leminster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born on August 31, 1967, in Windsor, he was a son of Kathleen “Kaye” Wile and the late Cecil Wile.
Blaine graduated from Windsor Regional High School, and Acadia University with a degree in Business Administration. He was also a former instructor for a motorcycle safety course, and a member of All Saints Anglican Church, Leminster.
Besides his mother, Blaine is survived by brothers, Floyd (Donna McCarthy), Leminster; Ellis (Judy Dorey), Vaughans; Kevin (Vicki Gesner), Bedford; sisters, Deborah (Peter) Anthony, Summerville Centre, Queens Co.; Lois (Fred) Hines, Vaughans; Heather (Steve) Greeson, Whitsett, N.C. Besides his father, he was predeceased by an infant sister, Cathy.
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). The family will receive visitors from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 4, in All Saints Anglican Church, New Ross Rd., Leminster, where the funeral service will also be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, Rev. Tom Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, followed by a reception in South West Hants Fire Hall, 1884 Highway 14, Lower Vaughan. Donations in memory of Blaine may be made to All Saints Anglican Church, Leminster.
