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Jordan Carver Joudrey, 76, Greenfield, Queens County, died November 29, 1997, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Greenfield, he was a son of the late Ernest N. and Leota M. (Carver) Joudrey. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Canadian Army as a gunner overseas in England, Holland, Belgium, Italy, and France. Following the war, he was employed with Hunt Brothers, Harry Freeman's Mill, Greenfield, and Bowater Mersey Paper Co. Ltd., where he worked in the wood room and at the time of his retirement was in the control room. He retired in 1986. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved gardening. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Mersey Branch 38, Liverpool. Surviving are his wife, the former Grace M. Veinot; daughters, Faye, Halifax; Sandra Cardinell, Liverpool; son, Larry, Greenfield; five grandchildren; three great-grandsons; sister, Anita (Mrs. Alan Davis), Mersey Point. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in Greenfield United Baptist Church, Rev. John Kaulback officiating. Burial in Greenfield. Family flowers only. Donations to Greenfield United Baptist Church.
OICKLE, Alma Lavinia - 98, Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay, formerly of East Dalhousie, died February 10, 1997, in the home. Born in East Dalhousie, she was a daughter of the late Nathan and Maria (Oickle) Fancy. Surviving are daughters, Mae (Mrs. Burpee Slauenwhite), Ella (Mrs. Pearlie Slauenwhite), Stanburne, Lunenburg Co.; Mable (Mrs. Lewis Reeves), Berwick; son, Maurice, New Ross, Lunenburg Co.; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick James; sisters, Louise, Grace; brothers, Willie, Joe, Guy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Cyprian's Anglican Church, East Dalhousie, Rev. Gordon Neish officiating. Burial in St. Cyprian's Cemetery, East Dalhousie. Donations to St. Cyprian's Church.
WELTON, Gladys Anna - 91, Forest Home, Kings Co., formerl y of Kentville, died June 21, 2000, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Fores t Home, Kings Co., Kings Co., she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sarah (ARENBURG) BUTLER . She was a lifelong resident of the valley area. During the last few months she returned t o Forest Home where she lived under the loving care of her daughter Shirley RUSSELL. She wa s formerly employed with ACA poultry division, New Minas. She was an avid bingo and card play er. She was a member of the Anglican Church of Canada. She is survived by a daughter, Shirle y (Cecil) RUSSELL, Forest Home; sons, Donald (Marjorie), Centreville, Kings Co.; George (Jan et), Forest Home; Albert (Shirley), Wirral, New Brunswick; brothers, Perry, Granville Ferry; Avard M., New Minas; Donald L., North Alton; sisters, Jennie McKINNIE, Toronto, Ont.; Mario n HUDSON, Lower Granville; Sarah "Sadie" WEIR, White Rock, Kings Co.; Hilda CULLEN, Trenton, Ont.; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She wa s predeceased by her husband, Allen WELTON; son, Thomas; grandchildren, Sherry WELTON and Der ek WELTON; brothers, George, Fred, and Edgar; sisters, Leah JESS; Susan ELLS; Hattie DODGE; and Ella WARD. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, both in H .C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Kentville, Rev.Dr.Freeman FENERTY officiating. Burial in the El m Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Family flowers only. Memorial donations to the Red Cross Equipm ent Department, the VON or the charity of choice.
Alexander Curry Veinot, age 76, of Simpsons Corner passed away February 7, 1973 after a month of failing health, in route to the Dawson Memorial Hospital in Bridgewater. He was born at Hemford, May 26, 1896, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert and Henrietta (Joudrey) Veinot. A veteran of two World Wars and resided at Simpsons Corner until his death. He is survived by a daughter Daisy (Mrs. Claude Simpson) Stanley Section; two sons, Leo of London, Ont. and Noble of Bridgewater; one sister, Olivia (Mrs. Reginald Hyson) Simpsons Corner; two brothers, Howard of Simpsons Corner and Dimock of Aylesford. He was predeceased by two sons, Burlin and Chester, also one brother Clayton. A number of gandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service was held from Langille's Funeral Home, Barss Corner on Friday, February 9th, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Max Spencer officiating. Interment was in the Hemford Cemetery.
Evelyn Beatrice Lohnes, 84, of New Germany formerly of East Dalhousie, Kings County, Nova Scotia, died Sunday, June 27, 1999 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. Born in New Germany, she was the daughter of the late Valentine Joudrey and the late Rosella (Acker) Joudrey.
She was a member of St. Cyprians Anglican Church, East Dalhousie.
She is survived by her daughters, Julia and husband Elmer, North River; Carola Acker and husband Kenneth, New Germany; sons Earl and wife Dawn, Vincent and wife Rosemary of East Dalhousie; Bruce and wife Barbara, North River; brother Charles and wife Rhena, Cherryfield; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas; sisters, Annie Robar, Phyllis Foster, half-sister Alice Robar; grandson Lawrence; great-grandson Jeramy.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany. Funeral service was held in St. Cyprians Anglican Church, East Dalhousie, Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at 2:30 with Rev. Gordon Neish officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Darren Lohnes, Garth Lohnes, Rodney Lohnes, Billy Joe Lohnes, Elmer Whynott and Roland Acker. Honorary bearers were Robert Lohnes, A.J., Jessie and Logan Lohnes.
Floral tributes: Pillow - son Earl and Dawn; grandsons Billy Joe; Robert; spray - daughter Julia and Elmer, grandchildren Geraldine, Vivian, Heather; great-grandchildren Patricia, Victoria, Russell Jr., Blair and Julie; wreath - daughter Carola and Kenneth, grandchildren Darren, Darcy and Darlene, great-grandchildren Priscilla, Vanessa, Matthew; casket spray - son Vincent and Rosemary; rose-in-hand - son Vincent and Rosemary; broken heart - son Bruce and Barbara, grandsons Garth and Sherri, Rodney and Teena, great-grandsons A.J., Jessie and Logan; Dustin; bouquet - brother Charlie and Rhena.
OAKES, Marjorie Joan - 53, Bridgewater, passed away January 29, 2003, at home. Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of Marion (Baker) Getson, Springfield, and the late Lawrence Getson Sr. She is survived by her husband, Bruce; daughter, Dawn (Ryan) Goldsmith, Oakhill; son, Ricky (Tiffany Surette) Robar, Cornwall; grandchildren, Dylan and Michael Robar; sisters, Margaret (Aubrey) McCarthy, Hebbville; Marsha (Paul) Veinot, Springfield; brother, Lawrence Jr. (Darlene), Newcombville. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Friday in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgewater, Rev. James Slack Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. No flowers by request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Paul's Lutheran Church or Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada.
VEINOT, Murray Stewart - 88, Waterloo Road, Lunenburg Co., passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, in the arms of his family. Born in Waterloo, he was the son of the late Albert St. Clair and Sadie Alexandra (Wile) Veinot. He was a Veteran of the Second World War and a retired meat cutter. He was a member of Bridgewater Baptist Church and Liberal Association. He was active in community affairs and instrumental in converting the Little Red School House into the local community hall. His most recent project was collecting data on the history of Waterloo with Blake Wile to be viewed on the internet website "waterloo n.s.com" Murray, known to many as "Boppie", loved being around his family, especially spending time with his "Rug Rats". He loved watching things grow in his gardens, feeding the birds, doing folk art crafts and fixing whatever was broken. He will be missed by his wife of 67 years, the former Shirley Fraser; daughters, Cheryl (Charles) Grantham, Cookville; Ardyth (Ervine) Veinot, Waterloo; sisters, Helen Ramey, Hillside Pines; Grace Joudrey, Greenfield; grandchildren, Pamela (Troy) Russell, Holly (Arthur)Veinotte, Collin (Angela) Veinot, Tom (Tara) Veinot, Maxine (Sid) Bowles, Jay Veinot, Dennis (Amy) Veinot, Michael (Trena) Veinot, and many special foster grandchildren; his great-grandchildren "Rug Rats" include Kayla, Konnor, Jonah, Hunter, Rachel, Logan, Dominique, Jenna and Piper; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Wilbert, Ernest, Maurice, Harry, Hazen, Lawrence; son-in-law, Gerald Veinot; grandsons, Rodney, Ervine Joseph "Joey" and foster grandson, Christopher Rioux. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in R. A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday in Waterloo Cemetery. Rev. Lloyd Gillieo officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Bridgewater Baptist Church Benevolent Fund or the charity of your choice.
SPIDLE, Rita May - 93, Clearland, Lunenburg Co., died suddenly February 14, 2002, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Clearland, she was a daughter of the late Seaforth and Effie (Corkum) Hirtle. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church and a long-time supporter of World Vision. Rita is survived by son, Floyd (Jean) Spidle, Clearland; stepdaughter, Grace Heisler, Blockhouse; four grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, sister, Amy Hirtle, Toronto; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Spidle; an infant daughter, Marjorie, brothers, Leslie, Gurney, Laurie, Frank in infancy; sisters, Laura, Lena in infancy. No visitation by request. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, February 18, in New Life Christian Church, Bridgewater, Rev. Scott Anderson and Rev. Fred Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Clearland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pentecostal Assembly of Canada or World Vision. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mahone Funeral Home, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay.
SPROULE, Kenneth Major - 77, Middleton, died February 14, 1994, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Clementsvale, he was a son of the late Fletcher and Harriett Elizabeth (Graves) Sproule. He is survived by his wife, the former Fern Wentzell; daughter, Linda (Mrs. David Parks), Waterville; four sons, Frank, East Dalhousie; Major Wentzell, Kingston; Larry, Spa Springs; Ivan, St. Eleanor's, P.E.I.; four sisters, Bertha Mae Dukeshire, Beulah Chisholm, both of Digby; Elmirna Oickle, New Brunswick; Edith Reid, Bear River; brother, Oland, Digby; 16 grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers, Franklyn, Waldo, Donald. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, where funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Rev. Norman Hovland officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
NOWE, Irene Phyllis - 64, 77 Lawrence St., Lunenburg, died April 2, 1996, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Lunenburg, she was a daughter of the late Spurgeon and Phyllis (Zinck) Nowe. She was retired for several years from National Sea Products Ltd., Lunenburg, where she was employed for 40 years. She was a member of Central United Church, Lunenburg, and was a former Sunday school teacher. Surviving are brother, Sherman, Lunenburg; several aunts, an uncle, several cousins. Funeral 2 p.m. today in Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, Rev. Vincent Ihasz officiating. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. Family flowers only. Doantions to Central United Church, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital or any charity.
John Cecil Rafuse, 85, West Inglisville, died Saturday, May 11, 1991 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Middleton, he was a son of the late John and Ella (Clark) Rafuse. He was a veteran of the Second World War. He was a charter and life member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 112, Lawrencetown. He was a member of Annapolis Valley Historical Society and enjoyed a lifelong interest in the arts. He is survived by his wife, the former Celeste Barteaux; three sons, Dean, Red Deer, Alberta; Glenn, Fort St. John, British Columbia; Philip, Annapolis Royal; three sisters, Mrs.Doris Tufts, Yarmouth; Mrs. Jennie Beals, Mrs. Elsie Daniels, both of Middleton; two brothers, Ken Rafuse, Victoria Vale; Fred Rafuse, East Margaretville; eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary; three brothers, Everett, Harley, Harvey. The body is in Warren T.Roop's Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Lawrencetown United Church, Rev. Peter MacDonald officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown. Donations may be made to any charity.
ARENBURG, Annie May - 83, Hastings, Annapolis Co., died June 7, 1995, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at North River, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late Curry Acker and Lydia (Robar) Acker. She was a life member of Linden Rebekah Lodge 97, Springfield for 49 years. Surviving are sons, Maurice, Gerald, Hastings; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen (Mrs. Asa Aulenback), Springfield; Susie Aulenback, Falkland Ridge; brother, Ottis, Centreville. She was predeceased by her husband, Percy; grandson, Dale; sister, Margaret (Maggie). Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Langilles Funeral Home, 5267 Main St., New Germany. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday in Springfield United Baptist Church, Springfield, Rev. Brian Wheaton officiating. Cremation to follow. Burial at a later date in Springfield Cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society, South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, Springfield United Baptist Church cemetery or St. Paul's Lutheran cemetery, North River.
Ingram J. Wentzell, 87, of Baker Settlement, died Tuesday in Pleasant Rest Home, Bridgewater. Born in Baker Settlement, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Martha Wentzell. Surviving are a son Linnes, Bridgewater; four daughters, Lorna (Mrs. Bert Simpson), Brickton; Gladys (Mrs. Hilton Eisnor), Pinehurst; Ferne (Mrs. Kenneth Sproule), Middleton; and Lillian Meisner, Halifax; two brothers, Maynard, New Germany; and Elvie, Upper Branch; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters Jane and Lyddie; and a brother Amos. The body rested at Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. The funeral service was held October 25 at 2 pm Saturday in Union Church, Upper Branch, Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Burial was in family lot, Upper Branch Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lowell Beck, Lester Beck, Calvin Beck, and Mervyn Ritcey.
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Lawrence Maurice Hamm, 88, of New Germany, died Saturday, October 26, 1979, in Dawson Memorial Hospital, Bridgewater.
Born in Mahone Bay, he was a son of the late Albert and Lucy (Walters) Hamm. He was a retired blacksmith, a charter member of Pinegrove Lodge, No. 111., I.O.O.F. and a 60 year jewel holder from that lodge.Surviving are a son, Beverley, Halifax; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Gladys; a son, Burpee; three brothers, Wesley, Thomas, and Harris; four sisters, Rose, Minnie, Lyll, and Flora. The body was at Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany. Funeral service was held 2 p.m. Tuesday from St. John's in the Wilderness Anglican Church, New Germany. Rev. Gordon Rigby officiated. Burial was held at the church cemetery. Pallbearers were members of the I.O.O.F. Lodge, Dick Tretheway, Roger Varner, Bruce Veinot, Rufus Robar, Murray Ward, and Cyril Acker. Interment was in the family plot in St. John's in the Wilderness Anglican Church Cemetery.
