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Vernon S. Veinot Halifax Herald (no dates)
Vernon St. Clair Veinot, 86, of River Hebert died Monday in George Dumont Hospital, Moncton.Born in New Cornwall, he was a son of the late Austin and Alice (Daniels) Veinot.
He was a retired farmer and a former director of the River Hebert Co-Op and took an active part in the Agricultural Society.He is survived by his wife, the former Jean Christie; a daughter, Mrs.Dorothy MacLeod of Wiesbaben, Germany; a son, Philip, Montreal; four sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Veinotte and Mrs. Lillian Joudrey, both of New Cornwall; Lola (Mrs. Lawrence Hawley), Harwich, Mass.; and Mrs. Bessie
Chandler, Liverpool; four brothers, Lester, Lynn, Mass.; Laurie, Bridgewater; Lloyd, New Cornwall; and Ervin, Blockhouse; two grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
The body is at the family home, River Hebert. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. in Trinity United Church, River Hebert, with burial in River Hebert Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Association of Canada.
ACKER, Harry Edward - 71, Dartmouth, died September 24, 1996, in QE II Health Sciences Centre, VG Site, Halifax. Born in Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co., he was a son of the late Ezekiel and Radie (Woodworth) Acker. He was last employed at DND Stadacona before he retired. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served overseas both in the Merchant Navy and the Canadian Army Service Corps. He was an active member of St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Dartmouth. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, the former Doris Campbell; sons, Michael, Charlottetown; Robert, Calgary; Harold and wife Wanda, Dartmouth; daughter, Susan (Mrs. Gerrard Garden), Enfield; sisters, Mrs. Nina Schofield, Halifax; Mrs. Mildred Acker, Mrs. Gladys Pelton, both of Wolfville; Mrs. Eileen Stevens, Head of St. Margarets Bay; Betty Deveau, Lake Echo; Dorothy Acker, Spryfield; Marion Baker, Digby; Roxy (Mrs. Joe Ryan), Dartmouth; brother, Leroy Acker, Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by three sisters and two brothers. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today in St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Courtney Road, Dartmouth. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to Dartmouth Funeral Home.
Lester Bamford (Ike) Eikle, 79, Halifax, died June 18, 1997, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, New Infirmary Site. Born in Mahone Bay, he was the son of the late Lemuel and Adelia (Eichel) Eikle. He was a commercial artist and sales representative for Royal Print, Litho, and Lawson and Jones, London, Ontario. He retired in 1983. Surviving are his wife, the former Myrtle Irene Webber; two nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by brother, Glenwood; a sister in infancy. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax. There will be no visitation or service by request.
Jason Arthur Veinot
This usual quiet community was shocked on Wednesday, June 14th, by the unexpected death of Jason Arthur Veinot, at the early age of thirty-eight years. He had been in poor health for some time, but loving hearts of both relatives and friends were hoping he might recover from his illness. The funeral was very largely attended, and conducted by Canon, E. A. Harris of Mahone Bay who preached an impressive and appropriate sermon from the beautiful words of the one hundred and fortieth verse of the one hundred and ninetieth psalm; "Thy Word has been tried to the uttermost, and thy servant loveth it."
Besides his wife, five little daughters survive: Edith, Marjorie, Verlie, Mary and Flora, and infant son Franklin Jason he leaves to mourn their loss; a father, step-mother and step-sister, Lilla of this place, also three sisters; Mrs. Joseph Barry, residing in the west, Mrs. William Ernest, Blockhouse, and Mrs. Edward Crompton of U.S. Among the many and beautiful floral offerings were:
Wreaths from: Mr. and Mrs. William Ernest, Helen and Cecil.
Sprays from: Aunt Sarah, Aunt Mary and cousin Hattie, Aunt Callie, Mrs. Wallace Slauenwhite, Mrs. Wallace Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Kaulback, Mrs. Timothy Eichel, Mrs. Matilda Eichel, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Eichel, Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert Veinot, Stella and Albert.
Sweet Peas and Rosea from: Mrs. Charlotte Barry.
Tuesday, June 22, 1926 The Bridgewater Bulletin
Mrs. Paul Oickle 1935 unknown newspaper
New Germany, July 22- There passed away at her home at Lower Northfield, Mrs. Paul Oickle on Wednesday, July 10th. The deceased, before marriage, was Miss Martha Slauenwhite, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Slauenwhite of Lower Northfield. Remaining members of that family are two brothers, Rubin Slauenwhite, Bridgewater; Wallace Slauenwhite, Sweetland; one sister, Mrs. Fred Silver of Springfield. In her immediate family there remain besides her husband; twin daughters, Beatrice, wife of Gordon Oickle, Lower Northfield; Mrs.(?) Beulah, at home; three sons, Clarence, at home; Wesley and Walter of Sweetland. The funeral was held on Friday 12th, with interment at Maitland.
Joseph Slauenwhite 1930
There passed away at the D.M. Hospital, Bridgewater, on September 22 nd, an aged citizen in the person of Joseph Slauenwhite, aged 77 years. Deceased was an industrious and hard working man but had been suffering frailment for a number of years, which had become so acute that a few weeks ago an operation had to be performed from which he never rallied. He is survived by his wife; also five sons and four daughters: Fred and Clarence of New Germany; Harley and Albert in the United States; and Archie, at home; Emma, Mrs. Albert Jodrey; Lillas, Mrs. George Eichel; Charlotte; and Mrs. White of Boston, and a large number of grand and great grandchildren. The funeral was held on the 26th, attended by a large number of relatives and friends, the service at the house, church, and cemetery being conducted by Rev. Canon Harris. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. In religion deceased was a member of the Church of England and in politics a staunch Conservative.
Lucy A. Ramey
Dalhousie East 1921
At the home of her son, Mr. Asaph Ramey of Dalhousie East, Mrs. Lucy A., wife of the late George Ramey, passed away after a short illness at the advanced age of 89 years.Mrs. Ramey came to this place from Northfield, with her husband and children, 45 years ago.She was a kind mother, a good neighbour and many will miss her pleasant smile and her hearty handshake.
She was predeceased by her husband, one son, and two daughters.
The remaining ones are Edwin of Black Rock; Asaph of this place; Henry of Simpson's Corner; Lemage of Needham, Mass.; and Nathan of Maine; Mrs. Nathan Oicle of Mahone Bay; Mrs. Eldred Fancy and Mrs. Charles Nichols of berwick; Mrs. Elden Kaizer of Bridgewater;and Mrs. William Beeswang Hastings; 64 grandchildren; 67 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.She was a member of the Anglican Church and loved to worship thee but through the frailities of old age she had been deprived of this privile for awhile. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Plummer. Her form was laid to rest beside her husband to wait the final resurrection.
Mrs. George Ramey
On October 11th, the death occurred at East Dalhousie of mrs. George Ramey in the 89 th. year of her age. She was the daughter of the late Peter Oickle and was born in Northfield and had one brother, William Oickle of Mahone Bay, and one sister, Mrs. James Kelly of Northfield surviving her.
She was married 70 years ago and has been a widow for 12 years. She had a family of whom eleven are living, viz, Asaph living in th eold homestead at East Dalhousie; Edwin in Maine; Lemage in Needham, Mass.; Henry at Simpson's Corner; Nathan in Maine; Mrs. Charles Nichols and Mrs. Eldr Fancy in Berwick; Mrs. William Beeswanger in Springfield; Mrs. Nathan Oickle, Mahone Bay; and Mrs. Edson Keizer of Bridgewater. She also leaves 64 grandchildren and 77 great grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren. The funeral took place on Wednesday, October 12th, and was well attended, three generations of her descendants being well represented.
The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Plummer, Rector of New Ross, and favourite hymns of the deceased were feelingly sung. She was of a true and devout Christian character, kindly disposed towards others and ever endeavouring to follow the golden rule of charity, and meet her fellows with a happy smile. Until two years ago her memory had been good and she would recount many interesting things of 75 years ago as compared with things today. Death came to her as a happy home-going after her long sojourn here below.
Naaman Ezekiel Wentzell 1960
The death of Naaman Ezekiel Wentzell occurred at the home of his son in Barss Corner, February 5, 1960, following a short illness.
Born at New Burne 83 years ago, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Catherine (Daniels) Wentzell. His wife, the former Minnie Gray, predeceased him 29 years ago, as well as a brother and sister.He is survived by one son, Earl, and one grandson, David, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the home of his son on February 8th, conducted by the Rev. Peter MacDonald. Hymns sung were "Safe in the Arms of Jesus, " and "Abide With Me." Pallbearers were Robert Silver, Waldo Morton, Eldridge Milbury, and Bert Milbury, the latter two being nephews of the deceased.
Interment was in the Parkdale Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. William Eichel, one of the oldest citizens of this place died at the home of his son, Ezekiel, on Thursday afternoon. Deceased was in his 87th. year, born at Northfield, moving to Mahone 15 years ago. He is survived by three sons: Ezekiel, of this town, with whom he lived; Albert of East River; and Joseph in New Hampshire; also one daughter, Mrs. Enoch Ernst of this town. The funeral took place on Friday morning with a service in the Anglican Church conducted by Rev. Canon Harris. Interment in old cemetery.
Progress Enterprise October 2, 1929.
