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SLAUENWHITE, Lena Princetta - 80, Rosedale Nursing Home, New Germany, formerly of Sweetland, Lunenburg Co., died February 16, 1996, in Rosedale Nursing Home. Born in Sweetland, she was a daughter of the late Wilbert and Martha (Eisenhauer) Veinotte. Surviving are her husband, Reginald; daughter, Thelma (Mrs. Frank Ernst), Dartmouth; sons, Sterling, Dartmouth; Phillip, Red Deer, Alta; foster daughter, Linda McKinster, Halifax; seven grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; sister, Pauline Zinck, Bayport; brother, Ernest Sweetland. She was predeceased by sister, Edna Veinotte; brothers, Norman, Elvin, Maurice. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, funeral 2 p.m. Monday both in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, Rev. Robert Rock officiating. Burial in Sweetland Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations to IWK-Grace Health Centre.
VEINOT, Maude Elizabeth - 84, Newburne, died October 17, 1998, in Rosedale Home for Special Care, New Germany. Born in Walden, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Minnie (Joudrey) Zinck. Surviving are daughters, Helen (Mrs. Everett Slauenwhite), Marjorie (Mrs. Kevin Oickle), New Germany; sons, Nelson, Maplewood; Richard, Ray, Newburne; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; sister, Nellie (Mrs. Basil Kaizer), Walden. She was predeceased by her husband, Hibbert; sisters, Cora, Grace, Lavenia. No visitation by request. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in Transfiguration Anglican Church, Newburne, Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser officiating. A private family burial will follow in Newburne Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Rosedale Home For Special Care, New Germany. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater.
HIRTLE, Harold Roswell - 81, Deep Brook, Annapolis Co., died January 6, 1999, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Bakers Settlement, he was a son of the late Joshua and Josephine (Oickle) Hirtle. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a retired service station operator. He was a member of the United Baptist church, Deep Brook, and was an avid card player, hunter and camper. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie (Ripley) Bacon; sons, Allister, Clementsport; Roger, Wilmot; stepson, Merlyn Bacon, Stroud, Ont.; 19 grandchildren; eight-great-grandchildren; sister, Grace Rawding, Clementsvale; brother, Raymond, Northfield. He was predeceased by stepson, Stanley Bacon; stepdaughter, Velma (Bacon) Counsell; sister, Inez Ringer. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Robert L. Hall Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday in the United Baptist church, Deep Brook, Rev. Randy Legassie officiating. Family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or United Baptist Church, Deep Brook.
VEINOT, Nelson St. Clair - 67, Maplewood, Lunenburg Co., passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at home. Born in Newburne, he was a son of the late Hibbert and Maude (Zinck) Veinot. He was a member of Parkdale-Maplewood Baptist Church. He was retired from a career of carpentry and spent his last working years at Snyder's Shipyard. He was an avid outdoors man and jack of all trades. Surviving are his wife, the former Barbara Foster; daughters, Carolea (Jeff) Kaulback, Bridgewater; Hayley (Christopher) Martell, Timberlea; granddaughter, Courtney Dawn Martell; brother, Richard, Newburne; sisters, Helen (Everett) Slauenwhite, Marjorie (Kevin) Oickle, both of New Germany. He was predeceased by brother, Ray. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Friday in Sweeny's Funeral Home, 4895 Route 10, New Germany. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday in Parkdale-Maplewood Baptist Church, Parkdale, Rev. Jennifer Joudrey officiating. Family interment will follow in Parkdale Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkdale- Maplewood Museum Expansion Fund, Parkdale- Maplewood Baptist Church or Parkdale- Maplewood Cemetery.
OICKLE, Bert Russell - 84, River Philip, died Saturday, June 5, 2004, in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst. Born in West Clifford, Lunenburg Co., he was a son of the late Percy and Bessie Mae (Thompson) Oickle. Bert was a veteran of the Second World War. In his early years, he worked at Cobequid Lumber Co., Brookfield Foods and Stanfield's. He was self-employed at Shady Rest from 1968 until his retirement in 1984. Bert was an avid card player of Auction 45's, who enjoyed his tractor, making sauerkraut, and good times with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, the former Louise Greeley; sons, Russell (Marie) and Donald (Sheila), both of Little River; Ronald (Donna), Oxford; Robert (Shannon), Roslin; daughters, Sandra (Fred) Ripley, Chignecto; Bette (Alton) McAloney, Mount Pleasant; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Reta (Darrold) Kaluza, West Pugwash. He was predeceased by brother, Harry, and sister, Muriel. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today with funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, all in MacDiarmid's Funeral Home, 5075 Main St., Oxford (447-2930), Rev. Ken Thompson officiating. Interment to follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford. Donations made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia would be appreciated.
REFUSE, Allan Roy —80, of Chester, died April 18, 2010, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in Chester, Allan was a son of Leo and Isabel (Schnare) Refuse. He served in the Reserve Army during the Second World War. He was a proud long-time member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 44 and lifetime member of Chester Golf Club. He retired as supervisor from the Department of Highways. Allan is survived by his dear friend and companion, Doris Bowser; stepsons, Geoffrey (Sharon) Veniotte and Gerald Veniotte, Chester; sister, Mary-Ann (John) Nauss, East River; brother, Clayton (Lila), Windsor Road; two step grandchildren and a step great-grandchild. Allan was predeceased by his wife, Gwendolyn; sisters, Marion and Brenda, and brothers Clarence and Leonard. Visitation will be Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Chester with Father David Dellapinna officiating. Burial to follow in Bayview Cemetery. Donations in memory of Allan may be made to St. Stephen’s Anglican Church.
VEINOT, Ray Martin - 62, Newburne, Lunenburg Co., died Monday, November 19, 2001, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Newburne, he was the son of the late Hibbert Veinot and Maude (Zinck) Veinot. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday in Transfiguration Anglican Church, Newburne, Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser officiating. Burial of his ashes in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Donations to go to Shaid Tree or Transfiguration Anglican Church, Newburne.
KAIZER, Nellie Iris - 86, Lunenburg, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008, in Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg. Born in Walden, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Minnie (Joudrey) Zinck. Nellie was a loving mother who spent her time caring for her children as well as other children in the area. She was very much involved in her community and would lend a helping hand wherever it was needed. She was a member of St. Mark's Union Church, Walden, where she was a member of the choir and the ladies aid and guild for many years. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by daughters, Ann (Elroy) Tanner, Blue Rocks; Mary Ann (Steve Varner), East LaHave; son, Allan, Blockhouse; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Nellie was predeceased by her husband, Basil Kaizer; daughters, Minnie and Marilyn; sisters, Maud Veinotte, Lavania Veinot, Grace Langille, and Cora Zinck. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Highway 3, Lunenburg, where a memorial service to celebrate Nellie's life will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Robert Zinck officiating. Interment service will be held at a later date in Walden Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Harbour View Haven Bus Fund, Walden Community Cemetery or a charity of your choice.
KAIZER, Basil Sedric - 88, Walden, Lunenburg Co., died Saturday, March 2, 2002, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Gold River, he was a son of the late Elijah and Lottie (Tennell Veinott) Kaizer. He was a past employee of the former Gold River Pulp Company and was also a past employee for Haley Ernst of Mahone Bay as well as various other local companies, he then retired after working for ABCO Plastics Plant, Mahone Bay. Surviving are his wife, the former Nellie Zinck; daughters, Marilyn Kaizer, Bridgewater; Ann (Elroy) Tanner, Blue Rocks; Mary Ann Rockwell (Steven Varner), Bridgewater; son, Allen (Carolyn) Kaizer, Walden; sisters, Lailiah Johnson, Chester Grant; Mary (Edward) Peters, Whynotts Settlement; Meriel Kaizer, Pleasantville; Myrtle (Ross) Wilnoff, Queensland; brothers, Clementh, Gold River; Robert, Toronto; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Minnie Haines; sisters, Hazel, Stella, Kathleen, Eileen; brothers, James, Melbourne, Clarence, Ainsley, Maynard and one in infancy. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday in Mahone Funeral Home, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay, Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser officiating. Burial will follow in Western Shore Cemetery, Western Shore. Family flowers only. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, IWK Foundation or a charity of choice.
VEINOTTE, Glenwood A. - 71, Clearland, Lunenburg Co., died June 19, 1995, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Northfield, Lunenburg Co., he was a son of the late Solomon and Elva (Slauenwhite) Veinot. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Mahone Bay. Prior to his retirement, he had worked at National Sea Products, Lunenburg for 23 years, first as a truck driver and later as a fish sorter. Surviving are his wife, the former Edith Blanche Veinotte; daughter, Jane (Mrs. Robert Wentzell), Blockhouse; sisters, Jean (Mrs. Robert Marler), Tacoma, Wash.; Goldie (Mrs. George Hacquoil), Bridgewater; brothers, Robert, Richard, Clearland; a grandson. He was predeceased by a sister, Marjorie; brothers, Donald, Floyd. Visitation 2-4, 79 p.m. today in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in St. John's Lutheran Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. George Wawin officiating. Burial in Hillside Cemetery, Clearland. Donations to St. John's Lutheran Church roof fund or any charity.
RAFUSE, John Leonard "Lennie" - 78, Chester, died December 3, 2002, at home. Born in Chester, he was a son of the late Leo F. and Isabel (Schnare) Rafuse. Lennie was a member of the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War and retired from the HMCS Dockyard, Halifax after 23 years of service. He was a member of St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester. Surviving are his wife, the former Gertrude C. Gillis; son, Leonard and wife Daphne, Chester; daughter, Margaret and husband Wayne Nauss, Hubbards; granddaughters, Angela DeLong, East River; Lori Nauss, Hammonds Plains; Wendy Rafuse, Halifax; sisters, Marion (Jim) Whitman, Upper Granville; Mary Ann (John) Nauss, East River; brothers, Allen (Doris), Chester; Clayton (Lila), Windsor Road. He was predeceased by sister, Brenda; brothers, Clarence and Frederick in infancy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday in St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester, Father Jim McCorriston officiating. Burial in Bayview Cemetery. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
Veinotte, Floys S. - 61 Martins River, Lunenburg County, died December 6, 1994, at home. Born in Sweetland, Lunenburg County, he was the son of the late Solomon Whitfield and Elva Blanche (Slauenwhite) Veniot. He is survived by sons, Michael, Pine Grove; Leon, Maitland; companion, Lillian Rafuse; sister, Goldie (Mrs. George Hacquoil), Briewater; Jean (Mrs. Robert Marler); Tacoma, Washington; brothers, Glenwood, Robert, Richard, all of Clearland;five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Marjorie; brother Donald. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. A Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Linda MacDonald oficiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Clearland. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to any charity.
Sarah Selena Greek, 97, Lunenburg, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2002, in Mahone Nursing home, Mahone Bay. Born in Newburne, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Barbara (MacKay) Veinot. Sarah was a hard working homemaker who took much pride in everything she did.She had great compassion for the less fortunate and always had a door open to help anyone in need. She was a strong and very steady person who even helped out many children in the community, also boarding many fishermen in her home. In the 1960s and 70s, Sarah worked at National Sea Products, Lunenburg. She was a wonderful cook, who always had special goodies made for anyone who came to her home. Her grandchildren were very important in her life and they referred to her as the wonderful lady we called Nanny Greek. She is survived by son, Wilfred, Sr. (Irene), Centre; brother, Albert Veinot, New York; grandchildren, Sandra Jean (Bill) Thompson, Ontario; Terry Patrick, British Columbia; Wilfred, Jr. (Diane), New Germany; George (Shirley), Barss Corner; Paulette Hirtle; 19 great grandchildren; six great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Sidney; daughter, Pauline; sons-in-law, Allan Patrick, Kay Keighton; grandson, Timothy; brothers, Joseph, Seaforth, Solomon, Hibbert; sisters, Eunice, Rebecca, Etter, Maude, and Nellie Veinot. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy. 3, Lunenburg, with visitation 7-9 p.m. today, where funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Irving Letto officiating. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Anglican Church Restoration Fund.
VEINOT, Albert St. Clair - 90, Hillside Pines Home For Special Care, Bridgewater, formerly of Newburne, died June 26, 2003, in the home. Born in Newburne, he was a son of the late Richard and Barbara (MacKay) Veinot. Surviving are his wife, Rhoda, New Germany; daughter, Faye (Godfrey) Thompson, Newburne; sons, Leon (Beulah), Leo (Helen), all of Oakland; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers and sisters. There will be no visitation in the funeral home. Graveside service 11 a.m. today in Newburne Cemetery, Rev. Larry Ehrhardt officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville.
OICKLE, George Wilfred - 70, Auburndale, passed away August 27, 1999, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of the late Ezekiel and Maude (Joudrey) Oickle. He is survived by his wife, the former Florence Rhodneizer; a son Byron, Auburndale; daughters, Ardith, Linda, Karen, Sharen, Pam; grandchildren, Missy, Amy, Emma, Cody, Megan; sister, Toby (Mrs. Everett Fancy), New Glasgow; Audrey Stuart, Bridgewater. He was predeceased by brothers, Robert, Harold, Eric, Rex, Avard; sisters, Margaret, Edith, Mona, Phyllis. There will be no visitation at the funeral home by request. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgewater, Rev. James Slack Jr. officiating. No flowers by request. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, South Shore Regional Hospital Foundation or to any charity. Arrangements are entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater.
Mrs. Wilbur Zinck - Springfield - Mrs. Wilbur Zinck, 99 of Springfield, Annapolis County died Sunday in Payzant Memorial Hospital, Windsor
Born at Springfield she was the former Bessie Mae Acker, daughter of the late Joseph and Angeline (Woodworth) Acker
She is survived by one daughter, Ruth (Mrs. Eugene Best), Truro; one son Clarence, Wellesley Hills Mass. one brother Caleb, Lake Pleasant; nine grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two sons and one daughter, five brothers and five sisters.
The body is at Warren T. Roop Funeral home where funeral will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. John Leddicote officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Albany.
