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MORTON, Basil Freeman - 80, Hebbville, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in New Germany on October 22, 1927, he was the son of the late Leo and Maude Morton. Basil is survived by his daughter, Diane Morton (Gregory Nauss), Hebbville; sisters, Glenda Ramey, New Germany; Vera Fancy, Northfield, and Hazel, Digby; grandchildren, Lisa, Scott, Matthew, and Sheena; great-grandson, Alexander, along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Bernard, and sister, Beulah Lohnes. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Ivan Norton officiating. Burial will follow in Epworth Community Cemetery, New Germany. Family flowers only, please. Memorial donations in Basil's memory may be made to the family.
JOUDREY, Gladys M. - 87, New Germany, died January 27, 1993, in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Mahone Bay, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Rosena (Eisnor) Lantz. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of Epworth United Church, New Germany. She is survived by three daughters, Kaye (Mrs. Herbert Eagles Sr.), Newcombville; Nora (Mrs. Douglas Nauss), New Germany; Shirley (Mrs. Donald Weagle), Conquerall Mills; two sons, Arthur, Upper Tantallon; Garnet, at home; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many nieces; a nephew. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; four sisters, Idella, Bessie, Nora, Glennis; four brothers, Clarence, Fletcher, Morvin, Charles; grandson, Scott. The body is in New Germany Funeral Home, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, Rev. Grant Walls officiating. Burial will be in St. John in the Wilderness Cemetery, New Germany. Immediate family flowers only. Donations may be made to Victoria General Hospital, South Shore Regional Hospital, VON Lunenburg County Branch or any charity.
ACKER, Doris G. - 88, Dartmouth, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 6, 2008, in Oakwood Terrace. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Michael H. and Frances (Roberts) Campbell. Doris was a long-time member of St. Anthony's Parish, Dartmouth, and was a member of the CWL for over 40 years. She moved to Kitchener, Ont., during the wartime to help out in a munitions factory. She worked as a lunch monitor at John Martin Junior High for several years. She enjoyed reading, skating, swimming and various crafts. Doris was never at a loss for words and thoroughly enjoyed sharing her life stories with anyone who would lend an ear.
Her fun loving spirit will be fondly remembered and missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Gerrard) Garden, Enfield; sons, Harold, Dartmouth; Robert, Calgary; Michael (Carole), Ostrea Lake; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 48 years, Harry E. Acker; sister, Kathleen; brother, David. Visiting 6-8 p.m. today in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home. Funeral mass 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Father Jan Grotkowski officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
MAILMAN, Juanita Belle — 87, of Branch LaHave, Lunenburg Co., passed away August 1, 2009, in North Queen's Nursing Home, Caledonia following a lengthy illness. Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Caleb and Dorothy (Burgoyne) Acker. She is survived by eight of her nine children, daughters, Judy (Milton), Midville Branch; Linda (George), Toronto; Flora (Francis), Halifax; Wanda, Chester; Kathy (Gary), Lunenburg; sons, Vernon (Betty), Kingston; Jim (Diane), Branch LaHave; Larry, Toronto; 16 of her 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Williams, England; Kathleen Barteaux, Torbrook and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Milton; daughter, Wilma Lee; grandson, Robert; brothers, Calvin and Everett. There will be no visitation by request. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, August 8, in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, Rev. Steven Hiltz officiating. A private family burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Branch LaHave. No flowers by request and donations in Juanita's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice.
BECK, Vera Margaret - 83, Watford, Lunenburg Co., passed away on Monday, May 12, 2008, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Watford, she was a daughter of the late Sanford and Jennie (Silver) Veinot. She was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Upper Northfield, and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are her husband, G. Calvin Beck; daughters, Janice (Larry) Holland, Watford; Linda (Donald) Durling, Victoria Mines, Cape Breton; grandchildren, Kevin (Waleska) Holland, Houston, Tex.; Matthew (Tara) Holland, Fredericton, N.B.; Belinda (Gary) Deveaux, Victoria Mines; James Durling (Lori), Toronto; niece, Jennie Meisner; nephews, Ivan Veinot and Michael Hall. She was predeceased by infant brother, Ivan; sisters, Ola Ernst, Goldie Hall. No visitation at the funeral home by request. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday in Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Rev. William Gustafson officiating. Private family burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Upper Northfield. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church or The Arthritis Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, New Germany.
VEINOTTE, Otis Gerald - 73, Second Peninsula, Lunenburg County, died April 8, 1994, at home. Born in the Forties, Lunenburg County, he was son of the late Beecher and Clara (Lenihan) Veinotte. In his earlier years, he worked at farming and as a woodsman. Later he worked at National Sea Products, Lunenburg until his retirement. He was a member of St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg. He is survived by stepdaughter, Reta (Mrs. Eugene Creaser), Second Peninsula; stepson, Murray Bezanson, Berwick; three sisters, Pauline (Mrs. Bernard Keizer), First South; Beatrice (Mrs. Howard Doherty), Grafton; Edna (Mrs. John Gale), North Sydney; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Bertha Acker; two stepsons, Ivan, Clayton; brother, Herbert. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight in Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in St. John's Anglican Church, Rev. Fred Hiltz officiating. Burial will be in the Second Peninsula Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's Anglican Church or Second Peninsula Cemetery.
Warden Cecil Tanner, 95, of Lilydale, passed away suddenly December 24, 1991, at Glades Nursing Home, Halifax. Born in Black Rocks, Lunenburg County, he was the step-son of the late James and Sophie Weagle. He was a retired farmer and fisherman, and a member of Zion's Lutheran Church, Lunenburg. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lorna Hirtle, Bridgewater; a step-son, Kerry Oxner, New York; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Bessie Acker; his second wife, Margaret Oxner; three sisters, Lola, Lila, and Margaret; a step-sister, Mary; a son, Levenis; and a step-son, Edward; a step-brother, Reginald. His body rested at Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg. Funeral service was held Saturday, December 28, 1991, with Rev. James Slack officiating. Burial in Martin's Brook Cemetery. Pallbearers were Peter Faulkenham, Ralph Hatt, David Baugal, Kirk Knickle. Organists were Hazel Geldert and Evengline Whynot.
ROBAR (Acker), Lela Mae - 85, North River, died peacefully on November 7, 2007, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a daughter of the late Elnora Elizabeth and Gordon Acker. She was born in North River on October 28, 1922. She was a loving mother and grandmother and she was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, North River. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley; daughter, Helena; son, John; son-in-law, Douglas; sisters, Audrey and Geneva; brother, Aubrey, and great-grandson, Stephen. Surviving are daughters, Betty, Watford; Carolanne (Larry), at home; Donna (Gilford), Caledonia; Patricia (Larry), Kingston; sons, Merlin (Elizabeth), Carson (Rose), Bruce (Sandi); son-in-law, Carol, all of North River; brother, Cyril (Joyce) Acker, New Germany; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; one niece and two nephews. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Sunday in Sweeny's Funeral Home, 4895 Highway 10, New Germany. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, North River, Rev. Larry Ehrhardt officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Lunenburg County Home Support Services Society or St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Special thanks to Lunenburg County Home Support Services Society and the staff at S.S.R.H.
MITCHELL, J.W. Lauchlin "Lauchie" - 88, died in his home in Berwick on Saturday, August 5, 2006. Born in Brooklyn, Hants Co., on September 3, 1917, he was a son of the late Harvey Frederick Courtney and Anna Isabel Lawrence (Burns) Mitchell. In his early years, Dad worked in lumbering, coal mining and at the steel plant in Trenton. He joined the RCAF in 1942, transferred to regular service at the end of the war, retiring in 1964. He started his second career with the NSLC, becoming manager of the Berwick store in 1973, retiring in 1982. Our Dad was a gentle, kind man who never lost his avid curiosity about life and his love of learning. His grandchildren loved sitting around him, eagerly listening to stories of his childhood and of Nanna and Grandad's life together. He was a member of Berwick United Church, where he was a Steward. He was a member of Valley Lodge No. 90, A.F. & A.M., Berwick, where he recently received his 50 year jewel. He was past president of the Lions Club in Trenton. Lauchie was past president of the Royal Canadian Legion, Ortona Branch No. 69, Berwick. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Donalda Robertson Haggart Mitchell on November 8, 1992; brother, Burns "Bud"; sisters, Velma Forshner and Donelda Fox. He is survived by his brother, Harvey and sisters, Rose (George) Ross, Betty (Leslie) Milne, Rita (Alvin) Sinclair, all of Pictou County; sisters-in-law, Verna Mitchell, Aileen Haggart, Pictou Co.; brothers-in-law, Graeme (Nesta) Haggart, Moncton and Alistair (Wendy) Haggart, Dartmouth. He also leaves behind his very dear friend, Polly Murphy and her family, Berwick; his children, Stuart, Toronto, Ont.; Patricia (Gary) Yule, Kentville; Lynn (Don) Reid, Truro; Lauchie Jr. (Paulette), Yarmouth; Deborah, Hubbards and Allistair (Irene), Hantsport. He is also survived by grandchildren, Sarah (Steven) Westergaard, Bolton, Ont.; Lauchie Mitchell III, Nobleton, Ont.; Alan Yule, Toronto, Ont.; Ian Yule, Kentville; Sarah (Mark Boertjes) Yule, Ottawa, Ont.; Heather (Michael Roach) Yule, Bedford; Gregory Reid, Ottawa, Ont.; Stephen (Tanya) Reid, Miramichi, N.B.; Michael (Emily) Reid, Wolfville; Adam (Shauna) Mitchell, Porters Lake and Benjamin Mitchell, Halifax. His great-granddaughters, Leah Patricia Yule Boertjes, Marin Elizabeth Yule Roach and Alexandra Deborah Mitchell, have been a particular joy to Dad for the past three years. Thanks to the women of Careforce, V.O.N., Continuing Care Nova Scotia, and D.V.A. Counselors for their compassionate care. A special thank you also to Dr. R. Bustin, Dr. C. McNally and Dr. G. Dickson, the pharmacists and homecare people at Wilson's Pharmasave in Berwick. Thank you to Rev. Don MacPherson - our Dad always enjoyed the intelligent, invigorating discussions, spiritual guidance and good company. A memorial service will be held in September in Berwick United Church. Arrangements under the care and direction of H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick (902-538-9900). Donations in memory may be made to a charity of choice.
CONRAD, Russell Leon - 91, Springfield, Annapolis Co., passed away in Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, Halifax, on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Born in Hemford, Lunenburg Co., he was a son of the late James Garfield and Flo (Russell) Conrad and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Russell was a veteran of the Second World War, having served with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was very active with his community over the years. He was a founding member of the Springfield Fire Department, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 102, New Germany serving as secretary for a number of years. Russell also worked for his church for many years. He enjoyed bowling, loved to golf and was very passionate when it came to the care of his lawn. He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Veinot); daughter, Karen (Tim) Fisher, Bridgewater; granddaughters, Riley and Brittany; special nephew, Barry, and other numerous nieces and nephews. Russell was predeceased by his sister, Jean Schnare, and brother, Ronald Conrad. There will be no visitation by request. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 23, in Springfield United Baptist Church, Rev. Robert Gates officiating. A private burial will follow. Immediate family flowers only, please. Memorial donations in Russell's memory may be made to Springfield United Baptist Church or the Springfield Fire Department.
Vera Alberta Lyon
Vera Alberta Lyon, 79, Lower Branch, Lunenburg County, died September 19, 2002, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in West Northfield, Lunenburg County, she was a daughter of the late Artemus and Mae (Dauphinee) Langille. She was a member of Bridgewater United Church Happy Gang, Bridgewater Seniors Group, and former member of the South Shore Bluegrass Association. She was a homemaker and was employed with Michelin Tire Ltd. for seven to nine years. Surviving are sons, Owen (Suzanne), Lower Branch; Kevin (Engelina), Bridgewater; brother, Carmen (Phyllis) Brantford, Ontario; sisters, Lena Gauthier, Bridgewater; Marguerite (Harry) Russell, West Northfield; grandchildren, Trevor and Rachel, both of Bridgewater; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Crouse; her second husband, Phinney Lyon; brothers, Stuart, in infancy; Elwood and Amos; stepbrother, Silas. There will be no visitation in the funeral home by request. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, Rev. Ivan Norton officiating. Burial in Midville Branch Cemetery. Immediate family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Bridgewater United Church or a charity of your choice.
(2002 Halifax Herald)
Mrs. Margaret KEDDY, 79, of Forest Home, Kings County, died Sunday in Blanchard Fraser Memorial Hospital, Kentville. Born in North River, Kings County, she was a daughter of the late George ARENBURG and Maria (VEINOTT) KEDDY. Surviving are six sons, James, Forest Home; Harry, New Minas; Robert, Billtown; Cecil, Port Williams; Mel, Berwick; and Frank, Forest Home; eight daughters, Frances, Wolfville; Rita (Mrs. Melbourne LLEWELLYN), Cambridge; Violet (Mrs. Allen SILVER), Berwick; Mary (Mrs. Clifford PEMBERTON), Coldbrook; Leona (Mrs. James FEENER), New Minas; Margaret (Mrs. Stanley BEZANSON), Forest Home; Alice (Mrs. URQUHART), Ont.; Hattie (Mrs. Clyde SPENCER), Windsor; four brothers, Frank, Kentville; William, Greenwich; Joe, Dartmouth; and Harry, Berwick; two sisters, Sarah (Mrs. Henry BUTLER), North Alton; Mrs. Jennie DeLONG, Kentville; and 50 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Ambrose. The body is at the H.C.Lindsay Funeral Home, Kentville. Funeral service will b e held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the St.James Anglican Church, Kentville, Rev. Gordon NICHE as sisted by Archdeacon L. W. Mosher officiating. Interment will be in Elm Grove Cemetery.
MORTON, Bernard Bruce "Bernie" - 47, Mader's Cove, Lunenburg Co., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 14, 2008, at home with his family at his side, after a lengthy and courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gerhig's disease). Born in Barss Corner, he was a son of Basil Morton, Bridgewater, and the late Lydia (Zinck) Morton. He was well-known as the owner/operator of Bernard Morton Carpentry, whose real passion was the restoration of old homes. Bernie's most recognized project was the restoration of St. John's Lutheran Church in Mahone Bay. Bernie loved animals, from his champion Shepherd show dogs to horses and exotic breeds of cattle, but most of all, his poodle, Sammy, who had been at his side for the past six years. Bernie enjoyed gardening and the time he spent with his family, but most of all, his wife, Karen, who tenderly cared for him throughout his illness, and who herself is afflicted with multiple sclerosis. Bernie is survived by his loving wife, Karen Elizabeth Butt; daughters, Melissa Morton, Bridgewater; Michelle Morton (Richard), Dartmouth; stepchildren, Shauna (Hannes) Babak, Bahamas; Stephen Boehner (Shaina Osbourne), Halifax; grandchildren, Isaac, Caleb, and Alyssa; sister, Diane Morton (Gregory Nauss), Bridgewater; stepbrothers, David (Laverne) Joudrey, Riverport; George (Diane) Joudrey, Barss Corner, and stepsister, Shirley (Harold) Tanner, Middle Sackville. Bernie will be forever remembered and dearly missed by Karen's immediate family, friends, Donna and Arthur Langille, Angela Conrad, and his special canine companions, Sammy and Chloe. He was predeceased by stepson, Bobby Boehner; stepsister, Marion Veinotte, and stepbrother, Pearlie Joudrey. Friends are invited to share their memories of Bernie with his family during visitation in Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Highway 3, Lunenburg, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass to celebrate Bernie's life will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in St. Norbert's Roman Catholic Church, Lunenburg, Deacon Patrick Morris and Rev. Stephen Kristenson officiating. Interment will be in Martin's Brook Cemetery. Flowers greatly appreciated. Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Society of Nova Scotia, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Atlantic Division, or to a charity of your choice.
COYLE (Veinotte), Carolyn Jean - 59, Brock St., Dartmouth died October 5, 1999, in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in East Dalhousie, N.B., she was a daughter of Ronald and Lucy (Illsley) Veinotte. She was employed for many years in the financial industry with the Bank of Montreal, and Eastern Canada Savings & Loan Company and it's successors, at the time of her illness she was employed in the home heat division of Ultramar Canada Ltd. She is survived by her husband, Charles, her mother Mrs. Lucy Harris, Truro; father, Ronald Veinotte, Ontario. She was predeceased by her brother, Lorimer Veinotte. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday in South End Baptist Church (Hasting Dr. Dartmouth), Rev. Charles Hudson officiating. Burial in Oakridge Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
VEINOTTE (Oickle), Agnes Ethel — 77, Hebb's Cross, formerly of Oakland, passed away on December 19, 2009, in Hebb's Cross, after a lengthy illness. Born in Lower Northfield on February 9, 1932, she was a daughter of the Late Gordon and Beatrice Oickle and stepfather, Wallace Oickle. Surviving are her sons, Ray, Gerald (Joanne), Stewart, Russell (Laurie); brother, Elliotte (Susan); sisters, Frances Mackay (Peggy), Gladys Feener; grandchildren, Chris, Shawn, Corey; great-grandchildren, Christina, Hannah and Olivia; nine nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold; daughter, Doris; brothers, Lloyd and Douglas. Cremation has taken place under the direction of R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 30, in Hillside Cemetery, Clearland, Rev. Ian Wissler officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
