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Mr. E. Basil Croft
1931-2009
E. Basil Croft - 77, of Kentville, passed away Monday, February 16, 2009 in Kentville. Born in Wolfville, he was a son of the late Ross and Evelyn (Schofield) Croft. He had been employed in farming and later at Acadia University. He enjoyed fishing, animals and music, especially old records. He is survived by a daughter, Jane (Russell) Arsenault, Kentville; a son, Terry, New Brunswick; three sisters, Doris (David) Creemer, Kingston; Betty Croft, Wolfville; Shirley Walsh, New Minas; a brother, Lawrence (Freda), Gaspereau; two half-sisters, Donna Melvin, Ontario and Charlotte Creemer, Kingston; a half-brother, Ross Melvin, Coldbrook; a grandchild; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Edith (Walsh) Croft. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2009 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2009, Reverend Gary Manthorne officiating. Burial will take place in the Gaspereau Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.
Mrs. Marlene R. Trask
1945-2009
Marlene Ruth Trask … 63, of Kentville. It is with profound sadness that the family of Marlene announces her passing on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on April 8, 1945 in New Ross, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Marie (Leet) Russell. Marlene grew up in New Ross and later moved to British Columbia, where she lived for 40 years. She was an active volunteer for Mental Health. Upon retirement, she moved back to Nova Scotia, which she loved, and could be near family and friends. She was known as “Mickey” to people closest to her and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She will also be missed by her dog, Bambi. She is survived by her husband, Harold; a son, Stephen, Kentville; a daughter, Marie, Castlegar, British Columbia; grandchildren, Erica Gibson, Kelsey Simon, Cassidy Hiebert, Richard Trask and Crystal Trask; brothers, Alvin and Maynard; a sister, Hazel; a special aunt, Nannie, whom she loved to visit. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there will be no visitation, by family request. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Thelma McLeod officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.
Mrs. Jeanette Simpson
1949-2009
Jeanette Marie Silver-Simpson - 59, of Waterville, Kings County, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Wolfville, Kings County, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Emily (Brewster) Silver. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, William Mark Simpson; three sons, Bruce William and wife, Charlene (Sarty), Truro; Mark Wayne and wife, Jenna (Smith), Alberta; Matthew Gordon and wife, Keri (Kozar), Regina; grandchildren, Jammie-Lee, Alicia, Samantha, Jillian, Brianna, Jacob, Josiah and Sarah; step-grandsons, Jeremy and Aaron; great-grandchildren, Keagan and Mackenzi; brother, Donald (Norma), Kentville; sister, Vivian (William) Leopold, Windsor; brother, Paul (Sandra), Ontario; brother, Philip (Darlene), Cambridge; sister, Esther (Anthony) Wheeler, New Minas; brother, Larry (Patricia), Berwick; sister, Linda (Roger) Caron, Quebec; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. A memorial service, followed by a reception, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2009 in the Kingsway Assembly, Kentville, Pastor Terry Penney and Reverend Robert Cross officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville, Kings County. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.
Mrs. Helen Ann Hughes
1922-2009
Helen “Ann” Hughes – 86, of Avonport, Kings County, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Plymouth, England, she was a daughter of the late Eric and Dorothy (Findlay) Cook. She was a member of St. John’s Anglican Church, Wolfville. A loving wife and mother, she is survived by her husband of 68 years, John “Jack”, Avonport; three sons, Eric (Shirley), Hantsport; Ian (Kathryn), Moncton; Michael (Sharon), New Minas; three grandsons, Sean (Line), John and Derrick (Kathy); three granddaughters, Candice (Shannon) Cunningham, Jennifer (CJ Nauss) and Nichole (Greg) Nielsen; seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Diann; an infant granddaughter, Pamela; three sisters, Pauline Forde, Elaine Ramsay and Erica Spring; two daughters-in-law, Dawna and Joyce. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there will be no visitation, or flowers by family request. A graveside committal service for family and friends will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2009 in the Lower Horton Cemetery, Grand Pré, Kings County, Deacon Ann Watson officiating. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.
Mr. George Brown
1942-2009
George Gilbert Brown - 66, of Centreville, Kings County, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in the Forties Settlement on April 14, 1942, he was the son of the late George and Lillian (Jones) Brown. He retired from G.K. Morse Trucking. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia (Crouse); daughter, Shawna, Calgary; sisters, Ruby (Doug) MacKay, Truro; Juanita (Carl) Bezanson, Port Williams; Elizabeth “Betti” (Doug) Gallupe, Dartmouth; nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his dog, Charlie Brown. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there will be no visitation or funeral service, by request. Donations in memory may be made directly to the family or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of the ICU at the Valley Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.
Mrs. Mae MacKinnon
1918-2009
Mae Isabel MacKinnon … 90, of New Minas, passed away Monday, March 16, 2009 in Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Lower Sackville, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Annie Mae (Hefler) Schultz. She enjoyed fashion, bowling, gardening, swimming and spending time with family and friends. She had a love for the ocean and spending time on the South Shore. She volunteered with the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation through her talent of knitting and enjoyed sewing for family and friends. She is survived by a daughter, Joy (Mike) Fulton, Ottawa; three sons, Colin, Saulnierville; Barry, Lower Sackville; Glen (Michelle), Calgary; daughter-in-law, Susan MacKinnon, Yarmouth; ten grandchildren, Shelley, Kelly, Derek, Jener, Marlo, Debra, Julia, Stephanie, Megan and Kayla; four great grandchildren, Carter, Topanga, Ainsleigh and Tylar; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Alastair; two sisters, Maude and Jean; a brother, Earl and her twin brother, Irving. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2009, Reverend Doctor Randy Crozsman officiating, Burial will take place at a later date in the Cambridge Cemetery, Kings County. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.
