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Mrs. Mona Rooney
1935-2009
Mona Janet Rooney … 74, of Canning, Kings County, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, July 6, 2009 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, following a lengthy illness. Born in Waterville on June 30, 1935, she was a daughter of the late John and Leora (Pinch) Arenburg. She received her education in Waterville and later attended Mack Business College, Kentville. She was employed first with the provincial government in Halifax and later worked with Kent Foods, Milne’s Garage, the Bank of Nova Scotia in Canning, as Village Clerk for Canning and for many years was the Secretary/Treasurer of W. C. Rooney Transportation Limited. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend who always had a kind word for everyone. She loved her Toronto Blue Jays and the biggest thrill of her life was a weekend spent at the Sky Dome in Toronto, where she watched her Blue Jays win two games. She was a 40-year member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Habitant Branch No. 73, Canning. She enjoyed spending the winter months in Florida and summering at the cottage on the Bay of Fundy. She also enjoyed music, especially gospel, bluegrass and country and was an avid reader. She loved playing cards and in recent years spent many afternoons playing cards with her husband. She is survived by her husband, William “Bill”, Canning; daughters, Bonnie, Sheffield Mills; Margaret Hood, Lawrencetown, Halifax County; grandson, Steven Hood, Dartmouth; granddaughter, Shannon Hood, Lawrencetown; special extended family members, John and Donna Bickerton, Sheffield Mills; Heather Fraser, Canning; Cheryl Bickerton, Centreville; special cousin, Dianne Brewer, Canning; “adopted” grandchildren, Allie, Kristen, Shane and Taylor Bickerton; Mitchell and Evan Fraser; several nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her precious four legged granddaughter, Nickey. She was predeceased by infant sons, Hugh and Robert; sisters, Faye Wallace and Sheila Bonnar; grandparents, John and Janet Arenburg, Frederick and Annie Pinch. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2009 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2009 in the Canning United Baptist Church, Reverend Murray Shaw officiating. Burial will take place in the Jawbone Corner Cemetery, Canard, Kings County. A reception will follow in the church vestry. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
Elsie MacNutt
1932-2009
Elsie Wanetta MacNutt – 77, of Kentville, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Hillsburn, Annapolis County, she was a daughter of the late Moreland and Lydia (Milbury) Halliday. She was first employed with Milford House and later with the Wandlyn Inn, Dartmouth for 18 years. She was a homemaker and in later years, loved spending time with her poodle dog, Coco. She is survived by two sisters, Helena Longmire, Annapolis Royal and Wilma Chute, Dartmouth; six brothers, Lee (Doris), Clair (Joyce), Kenneth (Faye), all of Hillsburn; Curtis, British Columbia; Ernest, Bridgetown; Alton “Tiny” (Thelsa), Granville Ferry; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, James; two sisters, Lottie Gregory and Geraldine Difford; five brothers, Percy, Ronald, Ross, Reginald and Rodney. There will be no visitation, by family request. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Judith Tod Gates officiating. Burial will take place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the C.N.I.B. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
Linda Lou Reid (Munroe)
1959-2009
Linda Lou “Ninny” Reid (Munroe) – 50, of Canaan, Kings County, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Canaan, Kings County, she was a daughter of the late Brenton Frank and Betty Lou (Keddy) Reid. In addition to being a homemaker, she attended the Canaan Baptist Church, volunteered for the Victorian Order of Nurses and enjoyed teaching seniors to read. Linda always looked forward to participating in the annual blueberry harvest. She was a warm and caring person who touched the lives and hearts of everyone she met. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Dorene, New Minas and Daphnie Amanda, Canning; two sons, Fredrick Isaac, Toronto and Brenton William, New Minas; two sisters, Amy Rose (Eugene) Pothier, Canaan and Donna-Jean (Alan) Isnor, CFB Shearwater; two brothers, Brian Frank (Peggy) and Rockey William (Carla) both of New Minas; three grandchildren, Nikita Maria, Mahalya Amy-Rose and Jaida Leigh Grace and many loved nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2009, Reverend Barbara Durling and Linda’s brother, Pastor Brian Reid officiating. Burial will take place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County. A reception will follow in the Canaan Baptist Church. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
Mrs. Marilyn Corbin
1943-2009
Marilyn Ferne Corbin – 66, of New Minas, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at home. Born in Belleville, Ontario, she was a daughter of Mrs. Ena Valentine (Stephens) Smith, New Minas and the late Blair Stephens. She had been employed in the Day Surgery Departments of the former Blanchard Fraser Memorial Hospital and the Valley Regional Hospital. She was presently employed in the office of Dr. Bruce Palmer. She loved her home and flowers and was an avid gardener. She is survived by her husband, Sydney; a sister, Karen (Glenn) Hindley, Port Stanley, Ontario; three brothers, Greg (Debbie) and Glen (Nancy), both of Sussex, New Brunswick; Donald, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; four step-daughters, Rosie, Ben Jackson Road; Tina, Kentville; Susan, Ottawa; Serita, Alberta; five step-sons, Cecil, Newtonville; Robert, Coldbrook; Doug, Kentville; Terry, Wolfville; Wayne, Kentville; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her step-father, Carl Smith; two brothers, Bruce and Garry. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2009, Reverend Gary Manthorne officiating. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kings County S.P.C.A. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
Mrs. Blanche E. Redmond
1923-2009
Blanche Edna Redmond … 85, of North Alton, Kings County, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2009 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in South Alton, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Edna (Jodrey) Welton. She was devoted her life to her home and family. She is survived by two sons, James (Brenda), New Minas; Donald (Pauline), South Alton; a sister Evelyn Harris, New York; seven grandchildren, Mark, Alan, Garnet, Katelyn, Tanya, and Kimberley Redmond; Stephanie Redden; 13 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, William; two sons, John and Lawrence; two sisters, Violet Welton and Susan Brown; seven brothers, Charles, Arthur, Allen, Joseph, Owen, Percy and Rufus. There will be no visitation, by request. A private family graveside service will be held in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
Eleanor Ann Eagle
1939-2009
It is with sadness that the family of Eleanor Ann (Schroeder) Eagle, age 69, of Berwick, announce her passing on Saturday, July 25, 2009. Eleanor was surrounded in love and prayer by her family as she left this earthly home to her home in glory. At the time of her death, Eleanor lived in Grand View Manor, where she had been a resident for the past two and a half years, living with the progression of Alzheimer’s and failing health. Born in Halifax, on December 25, 1939, she was a daughter of the late William Sr. and Anna (Murphy) Schroeder. Growing up in Halifax, a lifelong friendship blossomed with Joanie (Newman) Snair, (Boutilier’s Point, NS), with whom Eleanor had many great adventures and fond memories. She attended St. Patrick’s High School and pursued a business course at Halifax Vocational School. She lived with Joe and Effie (Laba, Castinerias) Resk and worked in their family business when her own family moved to the Annapolis Valley. Eleanor subsequently married and moved to Roanoke, Virginia. She was a homemaker except for a brief period of employment at Collegiate Silkscreening, before she and her family moved back to Nova Scotia in 1976. Eleanor worked at Larsen’s Packers for several years after which she provided private homecare to family and a friend. She was well-known by town folks and businesses in Berwick as she was frequently out and about on many errands. Eleanor’s warm smile, friendly words and southern-accented “honey”, will all be remembered as her signature greeting. She took up curling for a few seasons after which she aspired to downhill ski (but this remained a dream). Eleanor was an active member of her church and Catholic Women’s League, wherever she lived and had a particular fondness for her affiliation with St. Anthony’s Parish in Berwick. She was a Eucharistic Minister, taught Sunday School, visited the sick and infirmed, both at home and at Grand View Manor, as well as offering assistance wherever needed. Eleanor’s pride and joy were her grandchildren and she delighted in spending time with them and attending their many school functions, leisure and sports activities. In true Canadian spirit, Eleanor loved hockey and could be an especially enthusiastic fan. She is survived by her children, Maureen Eagle Aalders (Ken), Cambridge Station, NS; Stephen Eagle (Donna), Eastern Passage, NS; their father, John Eagle, Berwick (with whom Eleanor has maintained a special friendship); three sisters, Joyce (Ken) Hiltz, Berwick; Paulette Schroeder, Aylesford; AnnaMae (John) Roefs, Berwick; a brother, Joseph (Mary) Schroeder, Coldbrook; three grandchildren, Breanne and Brennan Aalders and Matthew Eagle; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Eagle Hughes (Kevil), Silver Valley, North Carolina; Mary Louise Eagle Chapman (Barney), Thomasville, North Carolina; many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, William Jr. “Bill” and a nephew, Michael Hiltz. It is with gratitude that we express our appreciation to all of you who have lovingly supported and cared for Eleanor over the years and especially to the wonderful staff at Grand View Manor. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2009 with prayers to be held at 7:30 p.m. both in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2009 in St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Berwick, Father Sean Cahill officiating. Burial will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Kentville. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of your choice or honor Eleanor’s memory by sharing in acts of kindness, love and gentleness. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
