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SPROULE, Fern K. - 82, Middleton, passed away October 2, 2006, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Baker's Settlement, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late Ingram and Jane (Veinot) Wentzell. Fern enjoyed family and friends and going sightseeing. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (David) Parks, Berwick; sons, Frank (Valerie) Sproule, Waterville; Major (Linda) Wentzell, Kingston; Larry (Norma) Sproule, Middleton; Iven (Diane) Sproule, Union Corner, P.E.I., and Linnes Wentzell, Bridgewater; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth; an infant daughter; sisters, Lorna, Lillian and Gladys, and brother, Linnes. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, October 5, in Middleton Funeral Home (902) 825-3448, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 6, Mr. Paul Boylan officiating. Interment will take place in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. Donations in memory may be made to IWK Health Centre Foundation or a charity of choice.
Margaret Gaul, Lakeview, passed away at the South Shore Regional Hospital on April 10, 2003 after a short illness. Born in East Dalhousie, February 19, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Lorena (Veinotte) Crossland. She was predeceased by her husband Medford and an infant sister, Isabel.
Left to mourn is a close friend, James Oickle, Lakeview; sisters Charlotte Paré, East Dalhousie; Guida Veinotte, Wilmot; brothers Errol (Greta) Crossland, East Dalhousie; Edwin (Edith), Waterville; Arthur, Lake Paul; Marcus, Inglisville; Ivan, Bridgewater. Also, left to mourn are four nieces and four nephews.
Margaret worked hard, but always took time to enjoy nature and gardening. Most of all, she enjoyed playing cards and chatting with her many friends. In keeping with Margaret's request, there was no visitation at the funeral home. A graveside service was held on April 12, 2003 at St. Cyprian Anglican Church, East Dalhousie under the direction of Sweeny's Funeral Home, the Rev. Lenard Bedney officiated.
Flower arrangements were from James and Margaret's family only. Memorial donations were made to the Cancer Society and St. Cyprian Anglican Church.
BAUER, Daniel Scott "Danny" - 20, Kingston, died July 1, 2002, in Coldbrook. Born in Leth- bridge, Alta., he was a son of Karen (Coleman) Bauer-Ramsay (Clare Ramsay, stepfather), Kingston and Ronald Bauer (Debbie Smith), Medicine Hat, Alta. He graduated an honor student from Middleton Regional High School where he played volleyball and basketball. He attended Dalhousie University for one year before receiving a scholarship to Royal Military College "RMC", Kingston, Ont. He was enrolled as an officer cadet in the Canadian Armed Forces having just completed his second year. He was in the top 10 percent of his class, majoring in history and diplomacy. He was a starter on the varsity volleyball team, an active member of a bible study cell group and an active member of the photo video group. (This was Dan's way of avoiding parade duty). He was a member of Kingston Baptist Church. He will be lovingly remembered by Debbie, Dennis, Matt and Rich Smith; Kim, Bob, Erin and Steph Power; Angela and Antoine Verheijen and family; Mike and Nancy Bauer and family; numerous other family, friends and RMC comrades. Surviving are sister, Krista Marie, Kingston; stepsisters, Eileen, Kingston; Amanda, Halifax; brother, Ryan David, Kingston; stepbrothers, Anthony (Anne), Fredericton, N.B.; Douglas and Bruce, both of Kingston; maternal grandparents, Dick and Erma Coleman, Kingston; paternal grandparents, Art and Pat Bauer, Edmonton, Alta.; paternal great-grandmother, Annie Thomson, Matawatchan, Ont. He was predeceased by cousin, Ashley Power. Visiting 7-9 p.m. today in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday in Queen of Heaven, 14 Wing, Greenwood. Burial in North Kingston Cemetery, Kingston. Donations to Middleton Regional High School, New Recreation/Fine Arts Facility.
BUTLER, George H. - 81, New Minas, died December 17, 1994 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Forest Home, Kings Co., he was a son of Henry and Sarah (ARNBURG) BUT LER. He worked with Avon Power Company for 20 years, and also with Standard Paving for 16 yea rs, retiring in 1976. He was a member of Kentville United Baptist Church. Surviving are his w ife, the former Carolyn ACKER; sons, Arthur, Paris, Ont.; Paul, Edmunston, N.B.; Wayne, Ricky, Randolph, New Minas; daughters, Jean (Mrs.Byron GILLIS), Granville Ferry; Beatrice (Mrs.Ral ph COOPER), Carol BRACKENBURY, Brantford, Ont.; brothers, Perry, Granville Ferry; Donald, Nor th Alton; Edgar, Woodville; Avard, New Minas; sisters, Gladys WELTON, Kentville; Hattie DODGE, North Alton; Ella WARD, Toronto, Ont.; Jennie McKINNIE, Scarborough, Ont.; Susan ELLS, Miss issauga, Ont.; Mamie HUDSON, Granville Beach; Hilda CULLEN, Trenton, Ont.; Sadie WEIR, New Mi nas; 20 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predecease d by a son, Leonard; daughter Sheila; brother, Fred; sister, Leah. Visitation will be 2-4, 7 -9 p.m. today in H.C.LINDSAY Memorial Chapel, Kentville, where funeral will be 2pm Tuesday, R ev.Dr.Freeman FENERTY officiating. Burial in Elmgrove Cemetery. Donations to any charity.
MILLER, Alberta Louise - 87, Granville Ferry, passed away December 7, 2005, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Phinney Cove, she was a daughter of the late Edmund and Lydia (Sarty) Bent. Alberta was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and a foster mother. She was an avid baseball player and she loved to watch her family play. She worked in Halifax during the war. She taught school for awhile and worked at C.F.B. Cornwallis, along with raising her 12 children, whom she loved dearly. Good job, well done Mom. Alberta is survived by her daughters, Sandra (Robert) Wade, Granville Ferry; Marilyn (John) Brittain, Annapolis Royal; Carole Miller, Calgary, Alta.; Sheila (Dale) Longmire, Parkers Cove; Shirlee (Dale) Guy, Granville Ferry; Deborah (Dale) Hudson, Halifax; sons, Gerald (Francis) Miller, Chilliwack, B.C.; Douglas Miller, Granville Ferry; Bryan Miller, Oshawa, Ont.; Robert (Mary) Miller, Tweed, Ont.; Dale (Shirley) Miller, Annapolis Royal; Gary Miller, Granville Ferry; 32 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; sisters, Alma (Ronald) Kinney, Ashmore; Goldie Woodworth, Granville Centre; brothers, Earl (Lenora) Bent, Phinney Cove; Murray (Doris) Bent, Phinney Cove. Alberta was predeceased by her husband, Stephen; son, Ronald Douglas; daughter, Joan Louise; grandson, Anthony Dale; brothers, Douglas and Gordon. Visitation will be held today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with funeral service Saturday, December 10, at 2 p.m., both in Kaulbach Family Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal, Rev. Dr. George P. Allen officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada or a charity of one's choice.
ACKER, Otis Charles - 88, Centreville, died peacefully on Sunday, January 30, 2005, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in North River, Lunenburg Co., he was a son of the late Currie and Elizabeth (Robar) Acker. He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy McKay; stepchildren, Joyce Butler, Lower Sackville; Linda Jess, Centreville; Keith McKay, Halifax; Richard McKay, Vernon Mines; sisters, Helen and Susan; many nieces and nephews, including his nephew Kenneth Acker, New Germany. Otis was predeceased by his first wife, Jenny Beatrice Acker; brothers, Leonard, Harris, and Obie; sisters, Ann and Maggie. He drove logging trucks most of his life and in later years drove school bus. He moved to Centreville when he married Nancy in 1985 and was a member of the Centreville Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Otis and Nancy lived in Billtown for many years before moving to the seniors' residence on Murray Drive, Centreville. He had been at New Visions Nursing Home, Berwick, for the past two months. Otis will be remembered for his many acts of kindness. He enjoyed picking strawberries and would spend hours engaged in that activity and then give the strawberries he had picked away to others. Many times friends would find a bag of carrots, onions, etc. on their doorstep, quietly left for them by Otis. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Centreville, Saturday February 5, at 2 p.m. with Paul Crandall officiating. Family flowers only by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "Watch Tower" or to any other charity. Arrangements are under the care of Serenity Cremation & Funeral Specialists Inc., P.O. Box 239, Port Williams, NS B0P 1T0.
JOHNSON, Annie Maude - 91, Baxter Harbour, Kings County, died November 9, 1992, at home. Born in East Dalhousie, Kings County, she was a daughter of the late Orbin and Devilla (Veinot) Lohnes. She resided in Baxter Harbour for the past 20 years and was a member of Cornerstone Assembley Church, Hillaton, Kings County. She is survived by a son, Wilson Johnson, Victoria Harbour; three daughters, Florence (Mrs. Vernon Joudrey), Lake George, Kings County; Rachel (Mrs. Nathan McCulley), Baxter Harbour; Helena (Mrs. Arthur Reid), Kentville; sister, Idela Oikle, East Dalhousie; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her first husband, James McCormick; second husband, Calvin; two daughters, Helen, Marie; brother, Thomas; half-brother, Lemont; three sisters, Delia, Lois, Hannah. The body is in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Kentville, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Pastor David Blakney officiating. Burial will be in the Anglican Cemetery, Dalhousie. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
PORTER, Pauline Lenora - 74, Margaretsville, Annapolis County, died December 3, 1993, at home. Born in Lake Pleasant, Annapolis County, she was a daughter of the late Hanley and Evelyn (Acker) Mailman. She is survived by six daughters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Harold Ernst), Bridgetown; Doris (Mrs. Gilbert Melanson), Plymouth, Yarmouth County; Joyce (Mrs. Raymond Marshall), Mount Rose, Annapolis County; Dian (Mrs. Arnold Cole), Ruggles Mountain, Annapolis County; Joan (Mrs. Charles Handspiker), Wilmot; Pearl (Mrs. Armand LeBell), Margaretsville; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon Brennan; sister, Hazel; half-sister, Marion Deveau; two brothers, Clyde, Leon. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Sunday in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Margaretsville United Baptist Church, Rev. Andrew Porter officiating. Burial will be in Church Grove Cemetery, Melvern Square. Donations may be made to Soldiers Memorial Hospital Veterans Unit Bus Fund.
MAILMAN, Shirley Leroy - 61, Clementsvale, Annapolis Co., passed away surrounded by his family June 4, 2003, in Annapolis Community Health Centre. Born in Brooklyn, Annapolis Co., he was a son of the late Leon and Dorothy (Moore) Mailman. Shirley will be greatly missed by brothers, Hanley, Ontario; Fred (Betty), Dartmouth; sisters, Barbara Selig, Deep Brook; Joy (Homer) Peck, Greenland; half-brothers, Gary (Pat), Bridgewater; Graham (Nancy), Sackville; nieces, nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Eugene. Visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Jayne's Funeral Home, 7 Birch St., Digby, where funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dr. George Allen officiating. Interment in Clementsvale Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to a charity of your choice.
CLATTENBURG, Mildred A. - 83, Queens Manor, Liverpool, formerly of Brooklyn, Queens Co, died October 16, 1999 in Queens Manor. Born in Middlewood, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late Wellesley and Ina (Weagle) Crouse. She was a former employee of Transcotia Motel working there for a number of years as a cook. She was a member of the Wesleyan Church. Surviving are daughters, Sheila Cluett, Brooklyn; Sharon Zwicker, Sandy Cove; Fern Whynot, Milton; Yvonne Miller, Dartmouth; sons, David, Mersey Point; Ronald, Brooklyn; 20 grandchildren; and a number of great grandchildren; brother, Douglas, Moncton, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Connolly; her second husband, Charles Clattenburg; daughter, Jenneine Corkum; sons, Earl, Robert in infancy, Linwood; sister, Thelma. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, in Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral 4 p.m. Wednesday, in Brooklyn United Baptist Church, Rev. Edward Powell officiating, assisted by Rev. Raymond Fancy. Burial in Seaside Cemetery, Brooklyn. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation or to the Parkinson's Foundation.
VEINOT, Earl St. Clair - 66, Fauxburg, Lunenburg County, died October 25, 1992, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Fauxburg, he was a son of the late Arthur and Beatrice (Keddy) Veinot. He was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay. He was a retired section foreman with Canadian National Railroad. He was a member of Charity Lodge 69, Mahone Bay. He is survived by his wife, the former Lois Wilneff; daughter, Rochelle Whynott, Blockhouse; two sons, Dwight Earl, Halifax; Blake Woodrow, Cornwall, Lunenburg County; sister, Esther (Mrs. Clyde Robar), Bridgewater; brother, Perry, Northwest, Lunenburg County; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by two half-sisters, Mildred, Hazel; half-brother, Sidney. The body has been cremated under the direction of Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Rod Gillis officiating. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Canadian Diabetes Association.
RUSSELL, Annie Mae - 96, New Ross, died February 21, 1996, in Shoreham Village Nursing Home, Chester. Born in Aldersville, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Bessie (Veinott) Aalders. Surviving are sons, Paul, Gordon, New Ross; daughters, Marie Reeves, Halifax; Gladys (Mrs. Ronald Minnick), Martins Point; Della Hiltz, New Ross; Shirley (Mrs. John Reeves), Oromocto, N.B.; brother, Harry, New Minas; 32 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest; son, Edward; daughter, Helen Ditchburne; brothers, Kenneth, Cecil, Paul, Arnold, Clayton; sisters, Della Turner, Treasa Forman, Elsie Washburn. Visitation 3-5, 7-9 p.m. Friday in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, New Ross. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday in Christ Anglican Church, New Ross, Rev. Gordon Neish officiating. Burial in Aldersville Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Shoreham Village Nursing Home, Chester, VON, Aldersville Cemetery fund or any charity.
SARTY, Freda Matilda - 90, South Berwick, Kings Co., died December 28, 1998, in Grand View Manor, Berwick. Born in West Northfield, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late William and Alice (Langille) Sarty. She was a member of New Canada Baptist Church. Surviving are sons, Allan, Sherbrooke, Guysborough Co.; James, James River, Antigonish Co.; daughter, Jocelyn (Mrs. Blair Rhodenizer), South Berwick; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grand-children; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Everet; four brothers; three sisters. Private funeral service in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick, Rev. Shawn Kehoe officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery, New Canada. Donations to New Canada or Berwick Baptist churches.
