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Mary J. E. Luedee
1940-2010
LUEDEE, Mary Joan Elizabeth - 70, Brooklyn, Hants Co., passed away peacefully at Hants Community Hospital on Sunday, November 28, 2010.
Born September 17, 1940 in Windsor, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Bridget (Clarke) Luedee.
Mary worked at the Windsor Elms for 15 years and worked for homecare for 10 years.
Mary was known for looking after the elderly with private homecare until October 2010.
Mary was predeceased by daughter, Cindy Miles and two granddaughters in infancy.
She is survived by daughters, Sandra (Steve) Riley, Newport Station; Kim (Frank) Dearman, Brooklyn; Amanda (Randy) Stewart, Port Hawkesbury; sons, Tim Foley, Windsor; Mike (Kim) Anthony, Windsor; Gary (Cheryl) Anthony, Aylesford; Gordon “Spit” Anthony, Windsor; Nick (Shannon) Stewart, Shelburne; sister, Katherine Voss, Windsor; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and daughter-in-law Michelle Ross. Mary cherished her dog, Pretzel.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes-DeMont Funeral Service Ltd., 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, December 1.
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, December 2 in Lohnes-DeMont Funeral Service Chapel, Rev. Tom Henderson officiating, with a reception to follow in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre.
Private family interment will take place in St. John’s Parish Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Mary may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Larry K. Riley
1958-2011
RILEY, Larry Kevin - 52, Newport Station, passed away peacefully at the Halifax Infirmary, QE II on Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Larry was the son of Helen and the late Ronald Riley.
Besides his mother, Larry is survived by sons, Kevin (Jessica), Cory (Jessie), daughter, Allison (Dustin); brothers, Dwight (Judy), Angus (Frances), Steven (Sandra); grandchildren, Lucas, Jillian, Braden, Anton and Nevaeh, as well as expected granddaughter, Vanessa; also several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 21 in St. Thomas Anglican Church, Three Mile Plains. Funeral service will be held in St. Thomas Anglican Church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, Rev. Tom Henderson officiating. Interment will be held in Ste. Croix Cemetery, followed by a reception back in the church basement. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Larry may be made to St. Thomas Anglican Church or to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes-DeMont Funeral Service Ltd., 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317).
Theodore C. Wile
1935-2011
WILE, Theodore Charles - 75, of Windsor, Hants Co., went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Leminster, he was the son of the late Aubrey and Nelli (Leopold) Wile.
Theodore started truck driving at an early age and did so for several years. He began T.C. Wile Enterprises, producing summer savoury sold throughout the Atlantic Provinces. He owned and operated Ski View Farm in Martock, producing fruits and vegetables, jams and jellies. He enjoyed wood working, restoring furniture and making toys. His relationship with Jesus Christ and sharing the Gospel was of the utmost importance in his life. Over the years, Theodore served as a Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Choir Member and in men's ministry. He was faithful to Senior's ministry through gospel singing and guitar playing at Dykeland Lodge and Haliburton Place. Since 1988, he held various positions in the Gideon’s Organization, to which he was very dedicated, along with his wife Ann. Theodore's passion for antique cars was also evident to all who saw him out for a drive in his big yellow 1978 Ford LTD.
Theodore is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Ann (Harrington); daughter, Jacqui (Trevor) Hill, Mt. Uniacke; son, Anthony, Mt. Uniacke; granddaughters and the apples of his eye, Madison and Lacey Hill; sisters, Roberta Graham, Halifax; Ruth Redden, Windsor; June (Jim) Shea, Halifax; brothers, Alvah (Mayme), Falmouth; Joseph "Jim" (Ruth), Falmouth; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Vivian and Helen; brothers, Aubrey and Howard "Bob".
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes-DeMont Funeral Service Ltd., 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, January 28. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 29 in Windsor United Baptist Church, 411 King St., Rev. Jeffrey White officiating. A reception will be held in the church hall with burial following in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Theodore may be made to the Gideon’s, PO Box 3619, Stn Main, Guelph, Ont. N1H 9Z9 or Hants Community Hospital Palliative Care Unit, 89 Payzant Drive, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0.
Charles "Charlie" Ross
1938-2011
ROSS, Charles Manuel "Charlie" - 72, a well known lifetime resident of Windsor, Hants Co., passed away suddenly at home, on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, as the result of a heart attack.
Born in Windsor on May 3, 1938, he was the son of the late Charles and Mildred (Sanford) Ross.
Prior to his semi-retirement Charlie owned and operated a successful moving company.
He was very well known for his volunteer work in the community which he loved.
Charlie joined the Windsor Lions Club in April of 1985 and continued to serve until his death.
In 2003, Charlie was presented The Judge Brian Stevenson Fellowship Award which is the highest national honour recognizing outstanding achievement and contribution to Lionism, as voted on by his peers.
Charlie served as a Director of the Lion’s Club for 18 years, was Chairman of the Health and Welfare Committee and was named Lion of the Year in 2008/09.
In 2007, Charlie was recognized by the House of Commons for outstanding service and contribution as a volunteer.
Also in 2007 he was presented with a Volunteer Service Award from the Town of Windsor and Municipality of the District of West Hants, for the outstanding volunteer service to his community.
He was recognized by the Canadian Red Cross Society for his many years of donations to the Red Cross.
Charlie was past president of the Newport and District Minor Fastball Association, was actively involved in Minor Hockey and many other associations throughout the years including the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.
He will be remembered for his devotion to the Lions Club, the many people he helped and the many friendships he fostered in his community through his volunteer activity. Charlie was also well known throughout Windsor and Nova Scotia as a hockey referee for more than 40 years, at all levels.
In 1967, he was invited by the National Hockey League to attend the NHL’s training program in Weston, Ontario, an experience he cherished. Charlie was well known for his quick wit with the players and there will be many centre men that will remember his quick humour before the puck was dropped.
He was a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and went to several games over the years at Maple Leaf Gardens and the Air Canada Centre. Charlie was an avid softball and hockey player and had fond memories of the Windsor Maple Leafs, Maritime Senior League Champions in 1963/64. During his youth, along with his brothers Ernest and Jack, he joined the Army Reserves, with the 14th Field Battalion, 18th Battery, where he served for several years. Charlie enjoyed the company of his friends and family and was especially fond of his special granddaughter, Jessica Ross.
He is survived by his wife, Donzell, Windsor; daughter, Lori (Tina), Windsor; sons, Chuck (Loretta), Sweets Corner; Jeffery, Calgary; granddaughter, Jessica Ross; brothers, Ernest (Judith), Haliburton, Ont.; Jack (Celeste), Toronto, Ont.; sisters, Carol (Cecil), Brighton, Ont.; Wendy (Larry), Windsor; several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes-DeMont Funeral Service Ltd., 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, January 29.
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, January 30 in Lohnes-DeMont Funeral Service Chapel, Rev. Bill Gibson officiating.
Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor with a reception following in the funeral home's Elmcroft Reception Centre.
Family flowers only by request, however donations in memory of Charlie may be made to your local Lions Club or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5161 George St., 7th Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 1M7.
Thelma E. Anderson
1921-2009
ANDERSON, Thelma Elizabeth (MacKinnon) - 88, Hantsport, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 3, 2009 in the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor.
Born February 18, 1921, in Stellarton, she was the daughter of the late William Hugh and Elizabeth Ellen (Barry) MacKinnon.
Thelma is survived by her children, George (Frances), Kentville; Helen Anderson … Sutton, Kentville; Sharon, Toronto; Lloyd (Janet), Mount Denson; Lynn, San Jose, CA.
She will be sadly missed by grandchildren, Cris (Apryl), Sarah, Laura and Lesley.
She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Mildred MacKinnon, Brockville, ON, and several nieces and nephews.
Thelma was the last surviving member of her family.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Lloyd M. Anderson (2006); son-in-law, David Sutton; brothers, Charles, Edward, and Clarence MacKinnon; sisters, Louise Thompson, Jean Clarkson and Martha Burrows.
Thelma was a longtime member of St. James United Church, Hantsport, where she was an Explorer leader, she helped organize the weekly Seniors’ Drop-In group, and was a life member of the United Church Women.
She was recognized for 35 years of dedicated volunteer service to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
In 1992, she was recognized by the Town of Hantsport for provincial volunteer week.
Over the years she loved skating, bowling, playing tennis and bridge.
She will always be remembered for her sense of humor, fun loving spirit and sense of adventure.
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes - DeMont Funeral Service Ltd., 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. Thursday, November 5.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 6 in St. James United Church, 17 Prince St., Hantsport, Rev. Dr. Robert Wallace, BA, BD, STM, DMin, STD officiating.
Following the service the family will have a private interment service in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport.
A reception will follow in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Thelma’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5161 George St, 7th Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 1M7 or Carey Me Fund, C/O Valley Regional Hospital Foundation, PO Box 911 Kentville, NS B4N 4H8.
Helena P. Boyle
1923-2011
BOYLE (Dorey), Helena Phyllis - 88, Windsor, Hants Co., passed away peacefully Friday, November 4, 2011 in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor.
Born July 28, 1923 in Westport, she was the daughter of the late Dean and Grace (Gammon) Pugh.
Helena was a graduate of Normal School and taught school for many years in Nova Scotia.
She was active in church life wherever she lived, including United and Baptist Churches.
Helena was active as a Leader of CGIT (Canadian Girls In Training).
She was an avid hockey and baseball fan, having played baseball in her younger years.
Helena was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and daughter.
She is survived by her sons, Victor (Nancy) Dorey, Pugwash; Dan (Lori) Dorey, Berwick; grandchildren, Donnie (Sandra), John (Kim), Willie, Matthew (Krista), Marla (Andrew Hartnett), Pearl Myers, Jason (Rina), Shaun (Nicole Barton); great grandchildren, Antonia, Hope, John, Lorali Dorey, Luke Oulton, Luke, Jane and Shaun Myers.
Besides her parents, Helena was predeceased by her first husband, Victor "Raymond" Dorey, second husband, John "Jack" Boyle; son, Gregory Dorey (2009); brothers, Allan and William Pugh.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes-DeMont Funeral and Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8, Rev. Dan Jamer officiating.
A reception will follow in the funeral home's Elmcroft Reception Centre.
Following the reception, interment will be held in Masons Point Baptist Cemetery, St. Margarets Bay at approximately 3 p.m. Family flowers only.
Donations in memory of Helena may be made to Hantsport Baptist Church, PO Box 152, Hantsport, NS B0P 1P0 or CNIB, 2717 Gladstone Ridge, Suite 112, Halifax, NS B3K 0A4.
