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OICKLE, Charles Henry Clairmount - 89, Blockhouse, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2004, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Big Lots, he was a son of the late Arthur and Minnie (Rhuland) Oickle. In his earlier years, Charles worked for Acadia Construction and then worked for many years with Smith and Rhuland Shipyards, Lunenburg. While at Smith and Rhuland's he had the privilege of working on Bluenose II. Charles was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay. He is survived by his wife, Eva; son, David and wife Anne, Labelle, Queens Co.; daughter, Carla and husband Ross Pentz, Camperdown; brother, Gordon, Rhodes Corner; sisters, Mildred, Northwest; Jean, Lower Northfield; grandchildren, Deanne Kelley and Trina Oickle, and great-grandchildren, Hannah and Mariah. He was predeceased by brothers, Cecil, Wilfred, Paul, Evan, and a sister, Edith. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy. 3, Lunenburg. Memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Ian Whistler officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Whynott's Settlement Cemetery, Whynott's Settlement. Flowers from the immediate family only, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Lung Association of Nova Scotia, St. James Anglican Church or a charity of your choice.
Alice Levina Oickle, 84, Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay, formerly of Maitland, died October 2, 1997, in the home. She was a daughter of the late Edwin and Emma Ernst. She was a member of Christ Anglican Church, Maitland, where she was also a guild member. She was a member of the seniors group at Ocean View, Western Shore. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are daughters, Eleanor Joudrey, Bridgewater; Audrey (Mrs. Ivan Rhodenizer) Oakhill; Mary (Mrs. Norman Myra), Gold River; Gloria Barkhouse, Whynotts Settlement; Mayola (Mrs. Leslie Hirtle), Clearland; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Allan Ernst; second husband, Wilfred Oickle; daughter, Isobel; sons, Lindsay, Doyle; sister, Bessie Lowe; brothers, Enoch, Selvyn. Funeral 2 p.m. today in Christ Anglican Church, Maitland, Rev. Linda Macdonald officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Mahone Nursing Home Van Fund or Christ Anglican Church.
HENLEY, Ronald D. - 61, Northfield, Queens County, died March 3, 1994, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Maitland Bridge, he was the son of Lona M. (Veinot) Henley, Northfield and the late Ralph Henley. He was a maintenance worker with Northwood Centre, Halifax for 12 years until retiring in 1989 due to ill health. He is survived by his sister, Glendeen (Mrs. Bruce Gates), South Milford, Annapolis County; brother, Kenneth, Northfield. Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. today only in Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Northfield United Baptist Church, Northfield, Rev. Clarence Clarke officiating. Burial will be in Northfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
WILE, Elmeda Blanche (Meda) - 104, died January 7, 1999, in Grandview Manor, Berwick. Born in Springfield, Annapolis Co., she was a daughter of the late Fletcher and Louise (Acker) Tufts. While a resident of Springfield, she was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and Springfield Baptist Church, and enjoyed knitting and quilting. She was an avid card player. Surviving are son, Berlyn, Gaspereau, Kings Co.; daughters, Florence Silver, Round Hill, Annapolis Co.; Lily Russell, Hemford, Lunenburg Co.; Hilda Neily, Springfield; Emily Wile, Aylesford, Kings Co.; Laverne (Mrs. Phillip Clayton), Shirley (Mrs. Ralph MacDonald), Mount Denson; Ermie (Mrs. Medford Coolen), Windsor; 34 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry; brothers, Primrose, Gorman; sisters, Hilda, Christie; grandchildren, Wayne, Jeffery, Chipman. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, Wolfville. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday in Springfield Baptist Church, Pastor Brian Wheaton officiating. Burial in Springfield Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Grand View Manor, Berwick, or Springfield Baptist Church.
SILVER, Florence Leta - 86, Round Hill, died March 24, 2000, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital Middleton. Born in Lake Pleasant, Annapolis Co., she was a daughter of the late Harry and Elmeda (Tufts) Wile. She lived and worked in Saint John, N.B. for 10 years. She was a member of the Annapolis Baptist Church and a former member of the Springfield Baptist Church. She is survived by daughters, Elmeda Pernette (Donald), West LaHave; Betty Engler (Max) Dartmouth; sons, Harvey (Mona) Springfield; Fred (Carolyn), New Germany; Gordon (Terry), Round Hill; sisters, Lily Russell, Hemford; Ermie Coolen, Windsor; Hilda Neily, Springfield; Emily Wile, Aylesford; Laverne Clayton and Shirley MacDonald, both of Mount Denson; brother, Berlyn, Gaspereaux, Kings Co.; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Wesley and infant son, Chipman. Visiting 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Springfield Baptist Church, Pastor Brian Wheaton and Pastor Neil Armstrong officiating. Burial in Springfield Cemetery. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Springfield Baptist Church.
CLAYTON, Philip Walter - 81, Mount Denson, Hants Co., died peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2006, with his family by his side. Born in Parker's Cove, Annapolis Co., he was one of seven sons of the late Delbert D. and Lauren Vale (Hudson) Clayton. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Hants County Branch 009, Windsor. He worked for many years in the auto body industry before opening his own shop in Mount Denson. After his retirement he finally was able to enjoy many of the things he loved most, golfing with his boys and brothers, playing the guitar and listening to music, and spending countless hours on the water in his hand-crafted pontoon boat. Although his later years were plagued with illness, he met each new challenge with humour, grace and an iron will. A kind, gentle man, he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, LaVerne (Wile); his children, Reigh (Judy), Peggy (Victor), Rick (Mercedes), Greg (Tracey); cherished grandchildren, Jeremy (Andrea), Becky (Jeremy), Alysa, Teagan, Ellis; stepgrandchildren, Edward, Justine, Adriane; step great-grandchild, Finnegan; brothers, Otis (Evalina), Maurice (Shirley); many nieces and nephews; and a wide circle of family and friends. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Gerald, Robert, Shirley and Clyde. Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where a service to celebrate the life of Philip Clayton will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 24, in the funeral home chapel, Pastor Virginia DeAdder officiating. A reception will follow in the funeral home's Elmcroft Reception Centre, with a private family interment service to be held at a later date in Springfield United Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Philip made to Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada, Maritime Region; Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch, or Mount Denson United Baptist Church, would be appreciated.
Mrs. Bethis Fancy 1921 Bridgewater Bulletin
The death of Bethia, relict of the late William Fancy, took place at Barss Corner on Christmas Day, at the age of 92 years. Mrs. Fancy had been enjoying good health practically to the time of her death. She passed away quietly and with scarcely warning of the approaching end.Mr. and Mrs. Fancy were pioneers of the country in which they cut down the primeval forest to make themselves a home. Industry and strict application to the stern duties confronting them were rewarded by comfort and prosperity in their later years. Mrs. Fancy was much respected in the community and will be missed by her large circle of friends. She leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on December 27th, the Rev. Knickle officiating.
BURGOYNE, Ralph Noble - 94, Springfield, Annapolis Co., died March 15, 1998, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton, Born in Berwick, he was a son of the late Harding and Mary (Demone) Burgoyne. He was a woodsman. Surviving by daughters, Laura Joudrey, Elaine Russell, Springfield; Ruth Joudrey, Bridgetown; Shirley Robar, New Germany; brothers, Stanley, Aylesford; Donald, Cherryfield; Douglas, Danesville, Queens Co.; Irvin, Nelson, Springfield; Russell, Simpsons Corner; sister, Nellie Russell, Cherryfield; 340 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Bernice Robar; sons, Maynard, Evelyn, Guilford; sister, May; brothers, Allison, Percy, Frank, Fred. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 today in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in Springfield United Baptist Church, Pastor Brian Wheaton officiating. Burial in Springfield Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Springfield Cemetery.
Amos L. Robar
Nictaux - Amos Leroy Robar, 67, of Nictaux, died Monday in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Lake Pleasant, Annapolis County, he was a son of the late Edward and Annie (Acker) Robar. He was a member of the Nictaux Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, the former Evangeline Taylor; a daughter Edna (Mrs. Arthur Sinclair), Edmonton, Alta; a son Arthur, Nictaux; two sisters Mrs. Renie Robinson; and Mrs. Myrtle Dahr, both of Middleton; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother Ellis and a sister Bernice, The body is at Warren T Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral will be Thursday at 2 pm in Nictaux Baptist Church, Rev. Ronald Baxter officiating. Burial will be in Nictaux cemetery. Donations may be made to Nova Scotia Heart Foundation. (CH of Wed, Sep 6 1978, pg 35)
ROBAR, Nellie Mae - 94, Nictaux, passed away January 9, 2007, in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Nictaux, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Bailey) Taylor. Nellie loved to quilt, sew and enjoyed playing bingo and doing puzzle books. She is survived by daughters, Isabelle (Frank) Durling, Wilmot; Debbie (Lennie) Pelton, Greenwood; Brenda (Jack) Robar, St. Thomas, Ont.; Florence (Kenneth) Carter, Dark Cove, N.L.; Dianna (Reginald) Taylor, Port George; sons, Paul Robar, Richard (Grace) Robar, both of Nictaux; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; and half-sister, Thelma Dumphy, Tatamagouche. She was predeceased by daughter, Hilda; infant son, Wayne; half-sisters, half-brothers and several grandchildren. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Friday, January 12, in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 13, Rev. Bill McLeod officiating. Interment will be in Nictaux Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
Gilford Noble Burgoyne, 56, of Springfield, Annapolis County, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 1991, at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Sprinfield he was the son of Ralph Burgoyne, Sprinfield, and the late Bernice (Robar) Burgoyne. He was a 33 year active member of the Sprinfield Fire Department. An active member of the Annapolis County Ground Search and Rescue. He was loved very much by his father and friends. He is survived by his former wife, Evelene Robar, New Germany; two daughters, Katherine Robar, Bridgewater; Joyce, Seffernsville; and one grandson Steven, Bridgewater; six brothers, Irving, Nelson, both of Sprinfield; Russell, Simpson's Corner; Donald, Cherryfield; Doug, Danesville; Stanley, Aylesford; four sisters, Mrs. Mabel Joudrey; Elaine (Mrs. Lester Russell), both of Springfield; Ruth (Mrs. Hudson Joudrey), Bridgetown; Shirley (Mrs. Arnold Robar), New Germany; several nieces and nephews. Hew was predeceased by two sons Randall and Carson, and one daughter Phyliss. The body rested at Warren T. Roop's Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral service was held on Saturday, March 9, 1991, at Springfield United Baptist Church, Pastor Gerald Zinck officiating. Music was provided by the choir, with Dorothy Mason as organist. Hymns sung were ""Nearer my God to Thee"", ""How Great Thou Art"", by the choir. ""In The Garden"" was sung by Harry and Pauline Delong. Pallbearers were Sprinfield Fire Department members - Laurie Wile (Fire Chief), Ainsley Acker, Fred Baxter, Howard Lowe, Wendall Slauenwhite, Ronald Veinot and Brian Wentzell. Interment was in Springfield Cemetery.
JOUDREY, Hudson Curtis - 73, Upper Granville, Annapolis Co., died May 9, 1996, at home. Born in Stanburne, Lunenburg Co., he was a son of the late William and Opal (Carver) Joudrey. He worked for the CNR for 37 years as a section man and retired to become a hobby farmer. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruth Pauline Burgoyne; sons, Lloyd H., Upper Granville; Paul D., Morse Road; daughters, Viola (Mrs. Basil Daniels), Upper Granville; LaVerne (Mrs. David Anderson), Annapolis Royal; Evangeline (Vangie) (Mrs. Clinton Cress), Round Hill; Juanita (Mrs. Arthur Gillis), Moschelle; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Tracy, Lower Sackville; Garnet, East Dalhousie; sisters, Ruby (Mrs. Morris Varner), Joyce (Mrs. Samuel Oickle), Alice (Mrs. Charles Durling Stella (Mrs. Otis DeLong), Barss Corner; Alma (Mrs.Phillip Doherty), Springfield; Doris (Mrs. Vernon Neily), Middleton; Gladys (Mrs. Roderick Wentzell), New Germany; Beulah (Mrs. Leigh Daphnee), Upper Northfield. He was predeceased by three grandchildren; brother, Oakley; sisters, June, Hilda. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, both in Robert L. Hall Funeral Home, Bridgetown, Rev. Joy Noble officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Bridgetown. Family flowers only. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or IWK-Grace Health Centre Foundation.
OICKLE, Wilfred Seymore - 74, Aylesford, Kings Co., passed away Friday, March 7, 2008, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Middleton, Annapolis Co., he was a son of the late Gale and Marjorie (Beals) Oickle. Wilfred retired in 1985 after many years of employment at Larsens Packers, Berwick. Surviving are his wife, Helen B. (Creemer) Oickle; sons, Lewis (Susan) Oickle, Aylesford; Lawrence (Vicki) Oickle, Berwick; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Arnold (Rose) Oickle, Meadowvale; sister, Reta Selig, Edmonton, Alta. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Everett Oickle. There will be visitation for Wilfred, 7-9 p.m. tonight in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, NS B0P 1E0, (902-538-9900), from where the funeral service will take place 2 p.m. Tuesday March 10, Pastor Kay Dean D.M. officiating, with burial in the Aylesford Union Cemetery and a reception to follow in the Millville Community Hall. Donations in his memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
JOUDREY, Arnold Eugene - 54, New Germany, Lunenburg Co., formerly of Falkland Ridge, died October 17, 1996, at home. Born in Springfield, Annapolis Co., he was a son of the late Ray Harold and Laura Mabel (Burgoyne) Joudrey. He was a heavy equipment operator most of his life. He was working with Scotia Best Christmas Tree, Elmwood, until the time of his death. Surviving are his wife, the former Iris Lohnes, New Germany; son, Darius, at home; children from a previous marriage, sons, Noble, Springfield; Vernon, Hatchet Lake; Harlan, Hubbards; daughter, Denise, Springfield; sisters, Gaile (Mrs. Robert Bustin), Bridgewater; Joan Hamm, Cherryfield; Darlene (Mrs. Brenton Sproule), Hastings; Patty Joudrey, Meiseners Section; Brenda Slaunwhite, Bridgewater; brother, Royce, Hemford; grandfather, Ralph Burgoyne, Springfield; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Charles; sister, Ethel. Funeral was held 2 p.m. Sunday at Epworth United Church, New Germany, Rev. Wayne Mitton officiated. Burial in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany.
Mrs. Albertina Jodrey 1938 Bridgewater Bulletin
On June 11th, Mrs. Albertina Jodrey, widow of the late Asaph Jodrey, passed away at her home in Sweetland. She was a daughter of the late John and Eleanor Veinotte, of Maitland, Lunenburg County, who had reached the age of eighty-five years. Her husband passed away one year ago, and since then was tenderly cared for by her son, Obed and family. Although in failing health for a number of years, she was confined to her bed only one month before her passing. She is survived by four sons, Obed, at home; Theophilus, Sweetland; Prescott, Chester Basin; and Austen in Bethel, Maine; one daughter, Harriett (Mrs. Thompson), Saint John, New Brunswick; and one sister, Mrs. Ellen Eichel; and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. A member of Christ Church (Anglican), she attended the services of her church and supported it when her health permitted. The funeral took place on the 14th, when a large circle of relatives and friends attended. After a service at the house the remains were taken to Christ Church, where the full service of the Church of England was taken by the Rev. H.M. Elliott. The hymns sung were "Now the Labourer's Task is O'er, " "Forever With the Lord, " and "Peace, Perfect Peace." The body was then laid to rest in the cemetery near the church beside her husband.
