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ERNST, Obediah Amos - 77, Union Square, Lunenburg County, died October 12, 1993, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Union Square, he was a son of the late Amos and Lavenia (Oickle) Ernst. He served in the Royal Canadian Army during the Second World War. He worked for Bowater Mersey in the woods most of his life. He was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Union Square. He is survived by four sisters, Maude Ernst, Union Square; Grace MacKay, New Germany; Vera MacKay, Genevieve Veinot, both of Upper Northfield. He was predeceased by three sisters, Alice, Mary, Minnie; six brothers, Freeman, Charles, Howard, Joseph, Ray, Leroy in infancy. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Langilles Funeral Home, New Germany. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. October 20 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Rev. Peter Armstrong officiating. Burial will be in Union Square Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Paul's Anglican Church.
CHARLTON, Laurie Stanley - 69, Lake Pleasant, Annapolis Co., died February 22, 1995, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Lake Pleasant, he was a son of Arabel (Sproule) Charlton, Lake Pleasant and the late Stanley Clifton Charlton. He worked for the Department of Highways for 29 years as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement in June, 1986. Surviving are his wife, the former Vivian Veinot; sons, Clifton (Tippy), Middleton; Bruce, Debec, N.B.; Eric, Lake Pleasant; sister, Isabel (Mrs. Richard Andrews), Waverley; brother, Howard, New Germany; four grandchildren. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Langilles Funeral Home, New Germany. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday in Springfield United Baptist Church, Springfield, Rev. Brian Wheaton officiating. Burial in Springfield Cemetery. Donations to United Baptist Church Cemetery or Canadian Cancer Society.
MRS DAVID HEWITT
Mrs. David Hewett age 86, of Digby died Saturday at the Digby General Hospital. Born in Lunenburg, she was the former Mae Alfreda Venoit, daughter of the late Richard and Ruemma (Venoit) Venoit.
She is survived by one son; Harold of Digby; one daughter, Nina (Mrs. William Webber) of Digby; one sister Lillian (Mrs. Reginald Kendall), of Harwichport, Mass, 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son and four brothers.
Body rested at Jayne's Funeral Home, Digby. Funeral Services was held on Tuesday at 2.00 p.m. from the Anglican Church in Digby. The Rev. Michael Boyd officiated with interment in the Round Hill Cemetery, Round Hill Annapolis County (Feb 3, 1977)
HILTZ, Alice Evelyn - 94, Forties, Lunenburg Co., died April 3, 1996, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Dalhousie, Annapolis Co., she was a daughter of the late Amos and Amelia (Wentzell) Veinot. She resided at the home of her son Maxwell until her death. She was a member of St. Augustine Anglican Church, Forties, and took an active part in church and community affairs. Surviving are sons, Amos, Niagara Falls, Ont.; Maurice, Ontario; Clifton, Fraxville, Lunenburg Co.; Melbourne, Maxwell (Max), Forties; daughters, Ada (Mrs. Floyd Jollymore), New Ross; Roxie Cote, Kentville; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Percy Loren; grandson, Allan; brothers, Kenneth, Gerald; sisters, Lorena, Elizabeth Charlotte, Alberta, Delilah. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, New Ross. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Augustine Anglican Church, Forties, Rev. Gordon Neish officiating. Burial in St. Augustine Anglican Church Cemetery. Donations to St. Augustine Anglican Church or any charity.
VEINOT, Genevieve Inez - 90, Upper Northfield, Lunenburg Co., passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Union Square, she was a daughter of the late Amos and Lavine (Oickle) Ernst. She was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Union Square. Surviving are her daughters, Joyce Rafuse, Inez (Boyd) Hebb, all of Upper Northfield; son, Basil (Donna) Veinot, Upper Northfield; sisters, Grace MacKay, New Germany; Maude Ernst, Union Square; grandchildren, Angela Veinot, Todd Veinot, Chris Hebb, Jodi Kelly; great-grandchildren, Jadzia Hebb, Logan Hebb, Ellie Silver, Madison Silver; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Leon; son, William; sisters, Vera MacKay, Minnie Vautour, Mary Olsen, Alice Veinot; brothers, Freeman, Charles, Joseph, Howard, Ray, Obediah. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, in Sweeny's Funeral Home, 4895 route 10, New Germany. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Union Square. Rev. Anna Hoeg officiating. Burial in Hillside Cemetery, Upper Northfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul's Anglican Church, Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice.
ZINCK, Viola May - 90, Hillsview Acres, Middlefield, Queens Co., died May 28, 1997, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. She was a daughter of the late Samuel and Cassandra (Jodrey) Kaulback. Surviving are son, Russell, LaHave Manor Group Home, Bridgewater. She was predeceased by her husband, Dennis; sister, Blanche; brother, Clayton. Cremation under the direction of South Shore Crematorium. No visitation. Funeral 10:30 a.m. today in Hemford Cemetery, Rev. Wayne Mitton officiating. Donations to Hillsview Acres bus fund. Arrangements entrusted to Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany.
COMEAU, Joy Maria - 42, Marshalltown, passed away February 23, 2003, in Digby General Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in Middleton, she was a daughter of Vernon (Janette) and the late Alberta (Allison) Vienot. She was a mother of two boys. She had battled with cancer for one year. Surviving are her husband, Edward; sons, Paul and Michael, both at home; sisters, Heather, Kentville; Holly (David) Rafuse, Aylesford; stepbrothers, Cyril, Seth, Lorne, Wayne and Dan; stepsisters, Alma, Althia, Anita; grandmother, Ethel Burling, Bridgetown; eight nephews; two nieces. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, both in Jayne's Funeral Home, 7 Birch St., Digby, Pastor Chuck Daniels officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Digby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
EMINO, Irene Mae - 68, New Germany, Lunenburg Co., died February 6, 2000, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Lunenburg Co. Born at Simpson's Corner, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late Ira and Verna (Hyson) Snyder. She was a member of the Epworth United Church, New Germany, a member and trustee of Simpson's Corner Community Club and a past member of Royal Canadian Legion, New Germany. Survived by daughters, Donna Mossman, New Germany; Janet Illingsworth, Mary Ann Saulnier, Simpson's Corner; Dianne Eisener, Bedford; sisters, Marion Hill, New Germany; Shirley Leary, Simpson's Corner; brothers, Roland, Upper Northfield; Bryden, Allen, Watford; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Garfield Nathaniel Emino; sisters, Harriet, Maxine, Verna; brothers, Russell, Maxwell. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, in Langille's FUneral Home, New Germany, Lunenburg Co. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, in Epworth United Church, Don McFadden Lt. officiating. Burial in Hillside Cemetery, Simpson's Corner. Donations to Epworth United Church, New Germany.
MOORE, Clifford Lewis - 87, Falkland Ridge, Annapolis Co., died October 17, 1996, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Watford, Lunenburg Co., he was a son of the late John Edward and Jerimina (Rhodenizer) Moore. He was a mixed farmer. He also worked as a woodsman most of his life. Surviving are daughter, Alice (Mrs. Gerald Rafuse), Parkdale; sons, Quentin, Halifax; Victor, New Germany; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Ethel Perlene, Lower LaHave. He was predeceased by sons, Sherman, Lewis; sisters, Maude, Laura, Cora, Betty, Pharonie (Frances); brothers, Arch, Dennis, Evanda, Wilfred, Harold. Funeral 2 p.m. today in Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany, Rev. Miriam Uhrstrom officiating. Burial in Barss Corner United Baptist Church Cemetery. Donations to Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia branch, Barss Corner United Baptist Church Cemetery, South Shore Regional Hospital or any charity.
HICKS, Lloyd Russell - 84, Digby, passed away May 13, 2007, at home. Born in Round Hill, Annapolis Co., on August 23, 1922, he was a son of the late Leprllet and Bertha (Cress) Hicks. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 20, Digby, and held several offices. He was the parade commander for the November 11 ceremony for several years. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Digby, where he sang in the choir, was a warden and treasurer. He was a veteran of the Second World War. In his earlier years, he worked on the railroad. After the war, he worked with his brother Harry, and in 1954 he opened his own barbershop. Surviving are his daughters, Leulla (Robert) Marshall, Lynda (John) Baxter; sons, Dudley (Sharon) Hicks, Richard (Gail) Hicks; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; eight great great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Thelma; sisters, Lena and Hazel; brothers, LeRoy, Burt, Harry, Carl, and Reg; one grandson. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today with Legion service at 7 p.m., in Jayne's Funeral Home, 7 Birch St., Digby. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday in Trinity Anglican Church, Digby, Rev. Canon K.M. Vaughan officiating. Private interment in Bayview Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Parkinson Society Canada, Maritime Region, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Digby General Hospital.
WOODWORTH, Jeanette Lola - 58, Hemford, Lunenburg Co., died January 18, 1996, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Simpsons Corner, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Goldie (Lowe) Veinot. She was a former member of the Women's Institute of Nova Scotia and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, New Germany. Surviving are sons, Dwight, Nineveh, Lunenburg Co.; Durrelle, Lower Cornwall; Phillip, Simpsons Corner; Marlon, Hemford; daughter, Pamela (Mrs. Adam Minick), Upper Northfield, Lunenburg Co.; brother, Braemer, Nicatux; five grandchildren; two nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Glen; son, Darrell. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Funeral 4 p.m. Saturday in Emmanuel Union Church, Hemford, Rev. Ted Heintz and Rev. William Gustafson officiating. Burial in Hemford Cemetery. Immediate family flowers only. Donations to Lunenburg County Home Support Service, Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Diabetes Association.
SAULNIER, Mary Ann - 49, Simpsons Corner, Lunenburg Co., died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late Garfield Nathaniel and Irene Mae (Snyder) Emino. She is survived by her sons, Michael (Crista) and Craig (Bonnie), both of Simpsons Corner; sisters, Donna, (Mervyn) Mossman, New Germany; Janet (Raeburn) Illingworth, Dianne (Franklin) Eisner, Lunenburg; grandchildren, Kori-Lyne, Channa; step-grandchildren, Tristan and Justin. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany. Visitation will be 7 p.m. today, Legion service will be 7 p.m. today. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 18, in Epworth United Church, New Germany, Don MacFadden LT officiating. The body has been cremated. Following the service the ashes will be interred in Hillside Cemetery, Simpsons Corner. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the family.
GAUTHIER, Lena Meletta - 80, Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., died April 12, 2005, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in West Northfield, she was a daughter of the late Artemas and Mae (Dauphinee) Langille. She was a member of Bridgewater United Church and the United Church Friendship Group, the Bridgewater Senior Citizens Club. Surviving are her sister, Marguerite (Harry) Russell, West Northfield; brother, Carmen, Brantford, Ont.; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest; son, Stewart in infancy; sister, Vera; brothers, Amos and Elwood; half-brother, Silas. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, both in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, Rev. Ivan Norton officiating. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, West Northfield. Flowers will be accepted. Memorial donations may be made to the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, Bridgewater United Church or any charity.
VEINOTTE, Harold Ray - 84, Oakland, Lunenburg Co., died May 25, 2001, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Whynacht Settlement, he was the son of the late Enos and Florence (Lowe) Veinotte. Surviving are his wife, the former Agnes Oickle; sons, Stewart, Cookville; Ray, Blockhouse; Gerald, Lower Northfield; Russell, Guelph, Ont.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter, Doris. Cremation has taken place under the direction of R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. There will be no visitation by request. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in Hillside Cemetery, Clearland, Rev. Linda MacDonald officiating. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg or Hillside Cemetery, Clearland.
Arnold Gerald Robar 55, of New Germany, passed away June 20, 2001 at home. Born in North River, he was a son of Marjorie (Ernst) Robar, North River; and the late Ernest Robar. He worked in the woods for 37 years. He is survived by his wife the former Shirley Burgoyne; children Wanda Robar, David Robar and Carson Robar, all of New Germany; Brenda (Robar) Cranton, Bridgewater; grandchildren Shane Demone; Kaitlyn Cranton; Alan Jr. Cranton; Kristen Cranton; Domonique Eichel; a brother Gerald Robar, Cherry Field; sisters Erna Sarty and Janet Russell, both of North River; Elaine Langille, Bridgewater. Visitation will be held Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater, and from where a memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Rev. James Slack Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Epworth Cemetery, New Germany at a later date. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the NS Heart and Stroke Foundation.
LANGILLE, Byron Amos - 65, Auburndale, Lunenburg Co., died December 20, 1998, at home. Born in West Northfield, he was a son of the late Artemas and Mae (Dauphinee) Langille. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgewater. Surviving are his wife, the former Alice Bowers; son, Wade Langille, Bridgewater; brother, Carmen, Brantford, Ont.; sisters, Lena Gauthier, Bridgewater; Marguerite (Mrs. Harry Russell), West Northfield; Vera Lyon, Lower Branch; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Victor in infancy, Elwood; stepbrother, Silas. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, both in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, Rev. James Slack Jr. officiating. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, West Northfield. Family flowers only. donations to South Shore Regional Hospital CAT scan fund.
VEINOTTE, E. Francis - 75, Blockhouse, Lunenburg County, died October 17, 1993, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Maitland, Lunenburg County, he was a son of the late William and Lois (Joudrey) Veinotte. Prior to his retirement, he was a millwright with Nova Scotia Building Supplies, Blockhouse. He is survived by his wife, the former Janet Graversgaard; son, James, Blockhouse; sister, Betty (Mrs. Arthur Barry), Maitland; brother, Ronald, Blockhouse; two grandsons. He was predeceased by a brother, Reginald. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Linda Macdonald officiating. Burial will be in Old Blockhouse Cemetery. Donations may be made to any charity.
