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Milton Bruce Whynot, 39, North River, died Thursday, April 24, 1985, in Dawson Memorial Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Cherryfield, he was a son of Harold and Kathleen (Conn) Whynot, Northfield. Besides his parents, he is survived by two sons, Timmy and Steven, both of Ontario; a sister, Edith, North River; a brother, Elmer, East Dalhousie. He was predeceased by a brother, Clinton. The body is in Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, North River. Rev. Richard Weaver officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to Dawson Memorial Hospital.
CARVER, Ralph St. Clair - 81, Union Square, Lunenburg Co., passed away March 1, 2005, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Newburne, he was a son of the late Henry and Lena (Eisnor) Carver. Surviving are his son, Wade (Sharon) Carver, Union Square; brother, Franklin (Marie) Carver, Newburne; two grandchildren; sisters, Rhoda Veinot, Rosedale Home for Special Care, New Germany; Charlotte Langille, Oakland; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Kathleen Barbara Veno; brother, Rolland Carver. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Sweeny's Funeral Home, 4895 Route 10, New Germany. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Newburne, Rev. Larry Ehrhardt officiating. Burial will follow in Union Square Cemetery, Union Square. Memorial donations may be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice.
GREGORY, Rose Mae - 69, Nictaux Falls, died May 28, 1995, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Nictaux, she was a daughter of the late Laurie and Flody (Robar) Crouse. She operated Roseway Superette in Nictaux West for a number of years. Surviving are her husband, Murray, Bridgetown; brother, Frank, Toronto; two nephews; a niece. She was predeceased by her twin sister, Tenney Keddy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Nictaux United Baptist Church, Rev. Bill McLeod officiating. Burial in Nictaux Cemetery. Donations to Nictaux United Baptist Church or Nictaux Volunteer Fire Department.
Della Princetta Croft, 97, Hebbs Cross, Lunenburg County, died November 9, 1993, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Liverpool, Queens County, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Whynot) Dorey. She is survived by a son, Lawrence, Wileville; three daughters, Jean (Mrs. Lawrence Oickle), Newcombville; Kathleen Ward, Hebbs Cross; Mary Lohnes, Hebbville; 19 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard; son, Basil; two brothers, Simon, Mark. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Friday in the R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, where funeral will follow at 2 p.m., Rev. David Whynot officiating. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Camperdown. Family flowers only, donations may be made to South Shore Regional Hospital Foundation or any charity.
ZWICKER, John Maynard - 78, Walden, Lunenburg Co., passed away Sunday, September 19, 2004, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in East Chester, he was a son of the late Maynard and Fannie (Stevens) Zwicker. In John's earlier years, he joined the Canadian Army, serving in Aldershot with the Royal Canadian Regiment. Following his service time, John established life in the community of Walden, where he raised his family, worked as a logger, farmer, blueberry grower and Christmas tree producer and served his community with pride. He was elected as councillor for the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg where he served 18 years on many of the committees and school board. He was a member of the Lunenburg County Christmas Tree Producers Association and was a founding and active member of the Walden Volunteer Fire Department. John was a member and past warden of St. Mark's Anglican Church, Walden. He was active in the church at all levels including the parish and the diocese, where he was often elected as a synod representative and was always willing to serve on various committees and councils. Most recently, John was the recipient of the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award, presented to him in May, by the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, the former Frances Irene Naas; daughters, Wendy (Richard) Hiltz, Maxine (Donald) Myler, all of Walden; sons, Ross (Linda), Andrew (Michelle Oickle), Barry (Corrine Collicutt), all of Walden; Marshall (Kathy Penney), Cookville; Martin, Rhodes Corner; brothers, Ronald, Walden; Elwood (Ina), Fredericton, N.B.; sisters, Margaret (Barry) Spicer, Marion Zwicker, all of Berwick; Frances (Cecil) Crossland, Clearland; Marie (John) Harlow, Dartmouth; 10 grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by brother, Lloyd. Visitation for family and friends will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Sweeny's Funeral Home, 4895 Route 10, New Germany. Funeral 2 p.m., Thursday, in St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Tom Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in Lower Walden Cemetery, Walden. Family flowers only, donations may be made to St. Mark's Anglican Church, Walden Volunteer Fire Department or a charity of choice.
RETHERFORD (Whitman), Eleanor J. - 74, Moreno Valley, California, died July 21, 1996. Born in Inglisville, Annapolis Co., she was a daughter of the late Guilford and Linda (Malcolm) Whitman. During her early years, she was employed at various jobs in the Valley; with Nova Scotia Light and Power, Halifax; with CN Montreal and with US Air Force, Goose Bay, where she met her former husband, Gene. She then made her home in Moreno Valley where she was employed for many years with March Air Force Base and retired in 1983. She enjoyed history, music and gardening. Surviving are daughters, Lennie (Mrs. Daniel Oringderff), Fort Worth, Texas; Sarah, Grand Terrace, Calif.; Alida (Mrs. Donald Hughes), Tucson, Ariz.; four grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Josie Hood, Mrs. Lillian LeRue, both of Halifax; Erna (Mrs. Kendall Rawding), Mrs. Joyce O'Brien, both of Truro; Claire, Boston, Miriam (Mrs. John Blackwell), Dartmouth; brother, Malcolm, Bridgetown. She was predeceased by baby brother, Charlie in 1937. Burial was July 25, 1996, in California. Memorial service 2 p.m. August 18, 1996, in Inglisville Baptist Church. Donations to Inglisville Baptist Church.
RILEY, Lillian Emma - 67, Bridgewater, died January 14, 1997, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Toronto, she was a daughter of the late Emile and Sarah (Bowering) Bagley. Surviving are her husband, Clifford Riley; sons, Amiel Dorey, Oakhill; Frank Dorey, Toronto; daughters, Evelyn Dorey, Musquodoboit; June Dorey, Bridgewater; brother, Harold, British Columbia; sister, Ruth (Mrs. Thomas Copeland), Thornhill, Ont.; nine grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Lloyd Dorey; brothers, Fred, Charlie, Alex, Walter; sister, Rose. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, funeral 2 p.m. Friday, both in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater, Rev. James Slack Jr. officiating. Burial in Dayspring Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to The Lodge that Gives, South Street, Halifax, or to any charity.
VEINOT, Doris Dale - 86, Liverpool, Queens Co., formerly of Hemford, Lunenburg Co., died April 10, 1997, in Roseway Hospital, Shelburne. Born in Ninevah, she was a daughter of the late Craswell and Clara (Johnson) Lohnes. Surviving are son, Ronald, Liverpool; sisters, Daisy Cocrane, Halifax; Cavell Veinot, Hemford; Marion Campbell, Saint John, N.B.; two grandsons; great-grandson. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy; infant son, Byron; sisters, Mildred, Glennie; brothers, Henry, warren. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 3 p.m. Sunday, both in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, Rev. Leslie Jobb officiating. Burial in Hemford Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to any charity.
DANIELS, Charles Everett - 74, St. Stephen, N.B., died November 3, 1998, in Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, N.B. Born in Spa Springs, N.S., he was a son of the late Everett C. and Mrs. Elsie M. (Rafuse) Daniels, Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown. Surviving are his wife, the former Mavis Mathison; brother, Cyril Leslie, New Minas; sister, Evangeline Turner, Clementsport; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Wayne. No visitation or service by request of the family.
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Lunenburg - Mrs. William Veneau, 77, of Lunenburg died at the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital. She was born at Northwest, near Lunenburg, daughter of the late Obediah Rafuse. She was for many years a member of the Royal True Blue Association. Surviving are six children: Olive (Mrs. Everett Walters), Marion (Mrs. Phillip MacIsaac), Kathleen (Mrs. Gordon Clark), Lunenburg; Mae (Mrs. Roy Dares), Dartmouth; Verna (Mrs. Carroll Fiendel), Amherstview, Ont.; Donald, Oromocto; three sisters, Mrs. Beulah Oickle, Northwest; Hildred (Mrs. Douglas Schwartz), and Lucille (Mrs. George Mullins), Bridgewater, Mass., ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The funeral service was at St. John's Anglican Church with Ven, Archdeacon Harold Graven, officiating. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery.
(Dated Thursday, 13 April 1967)
Joshua Peter Veinotte, 18, Blockhouse, died April 6, 1998, at home. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of Robert and Yvette (Tanner) Veinotte, Blockhouse. He was a Grade 12 student at Parkview Education Centre, Bridgewater. Surviving are maternal grandparents, Miriam Jean and Paul Tanner, Oakland; paternal grandparents, Ronald and Dorothy Veinotte, Blockhouse; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Carey Veinot, Mahone Bay; aunts, uncles, and cousins. No visiting. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Linda Macdonald officiating. Burial in Garden of Rest Cemetery, Blockhouse. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association. Arrangements entrusted to Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay.
SILVER, Cecil Robert - 91, Rockland, Kings Co., passed away December 2, 2002, at 105 Orchard St., Berwick. Born November 30, 1911, in Lower Northfield, Lunenburg Co., he was a son of the late John Levi and Bessie Suzanna (Jodrey) Silver. Cecil was a cooper by trade and had been employed with Minas Basin, later known as Avon Foods Ltd., Berwick, for 33 years. In 1946, he started planting his orchard which became a family farm that he and his wife turned into one of the largest growers of peaches and plums in the Annapolis Valley. He was a member of Berwick United Church. Surviving are his son, Keith (Corinne) Silver, Rockland; daughter, Sherald (Reginald) Patterson, Berwick; grandchildren, Gary (Cheryl) Patterson, Gina (Curtis Dietz) Patterson, Gwen (Chris) Saunders, Melanie and John Silver; great-grandchildren, Clare and Chloe Patterson, Benjamin Saunders. He was predeceased by his wife, Gyneth Marguerite (Silver); brother, Kenneth Silver; sister, Blanche Lohnes. Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 5, in Berwick United Church, Rev. Donald MacPherson officiating. Burial in Berwick Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Upper Northfield or Berwick United Church.
VEINOT, Frank Leslie
November 26, 1920 - January 7, 2006
The following is a tribute to the late Frank Veinot of Simpsons Corner who passed away in South Shore Regional Hospital on January 7, 2006, at the age of 85. He is fondly remembered by the Illingworth and Veinot families, many neighbours and friends. Frank was the second eldest son of Clayton and Elvida (Woodworth) Veinot. He was born and lived most of his live in Simpsons Corner next door to the family homestead. He is remembered as a very generous person who helped others and enjoyed company. He had a very direct way of saying what was on his mind which was usually understood and appreciated. He had various expressions that were truly unique to him. While in declining health this part year, he was most appreciative of those who helped him with chores and meals and in particular to Jody and Kellie Illingworth and Garnet and Nancy Veinot for their constant care. Some of the many places that Frank worked include Bowater Mersey, Nova Scotia Power; Acadia Construction, and John Eadie Orchards in Dracut, Me. He was very fond of animals and spent many years raising cattle and attending sales. He enjoyed working in the woods and used his tractor until the summer of 2005. His cat, Bim, was usually near his side. He shared his home with common-law partner, Mary Illingworth, who predeceased him in 1996. They raised her son, Raeburn. Later in life they were devoted babysitters of Daniel Veinot, son of Garnet and Nancy Veinot. He is survived by brother, Rex; stepchildren, Edith (Murry) Richard, Lower Sackville; Raeburn (Janet) Illingworth, Simpsons Corner; stepgrandchildren, Tina (Wayne) Eisnor, Trina (Michael) Wentzell, Julie Illingworth, Jody (Kellie) Illingworth; five step great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by partner, Mary; sisters, Ola, Hope, Carrie, Cora, and brother, Robert. According to his wishes, the body has been cremated.
Langille, Walter B. - 96, Northwest, Lunenburg County, died Tuesday in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital. Born in Northwest, he was a son of the late Thomas and Sophia Elizabeth (Schnare) Langille. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Mahone Bay. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a former member of Royal Canadian Legion, branch 49, Mahone Bay. He is survivied by his wife, the former Mildred Oickle; six daughters, Beatrice Knickle, Lower Cornwall; Evelyne (Mrs. Perry Veinot), Faye (Mrs. Herman Crouse), Rose (Mrs. Ray Wamboldt), Yvonne (Mrs. Gordon Rose), all of Northwest; Doreen (Mrs. Norman Mossman), Upper Kingsburg; 21 grandchildren; 19 great-drandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. He was predeceased by an infant son; a sister Jean; three brothers, Harold, Palmer, Wilfred. The body is in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Thursday in St. John's Lutheran Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. George Wawin officiating. Burial will be in Northwest Cemetery. Donations may be made to Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, St. John's Lutheran Church or any charity.
(Dated Wednesday 29 May 1991)
Gerald Eugene Veinot, 43, of West Northfield passed away suddenly at his home on the morning of Friday, July 31, 1981. Born in New Canada on December 9, 1937, son of Wesley and Bernice (Veinot) Wentzell. Having spent nearly all of his life in West Northfield he will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Employed with J.A. Turner & Sons Limited, Gerald was active in many community activities. He served as a member of the Northfield District Fire Department, supported the West Northfiled Community Center, served as a past executive member of the Bridgewater Travellers Club, a past director of the LaHave River Credit Union, a member of the Track and Trail Snowmobile Club, an active blood donor for the New Germany Red Cross and an active parent in the local Guide and Scout organizations. He was also a member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church at West Northfield. Married on July 24, 1965, to the former Cheryl Veinot of Waterloo, he was a devoted husband and loving father. Surviving besides his parents are his wife Cheryl, a daughter Pamela, three sons Rodney, Collin, and Dennis; two brothers Robert and James. The body rested at Sweeney's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, August 2nd at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, West Northfield. Burial was in Maple Crove Cemetery, West Northfield.
