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Robert Douglas Naugler, 72, passed away July 26, 2002 at the F.M. Hospital, Lunenburg. Born January 1, 1930 in Lower Northfield, he was the son of the late Oran and Lorena (Oickle) Naugler. He enjoyed driving trucks which he did for 51 years while employed with Rafuse & Eisenhauer, Bluenose Fruit, and Riverport Seafoods (F.P.I.). His love of music was evident in the years spent playing in his own band (The Homesteaders), providing sound for benefits and variety shows, and the many jams held at his home. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Norma (Taylor); sons Lawrence, Whynotts Settlement; Ted (Melanie), Lower Cornwall; David (Cindy), Stanburne; daughters Sandra (Melvin) Beck, Whynotts Settlement; Susan (John) Sabean, Midville Branch; step-daughter Rosalle (Luther) Tanner, North River; sisters Gladys (Bernie) MacDonald, Whynotts Settlement; Helen (Ronald) Haines, Prince George, B.C.; Linda (Keith) Eisner, Bridgewater; brothers Ronald (Lynn), Charles (Judy), all of Whynotts Settlement; grandchildren Crystal, Jamie, Lindsey and Shawn; great-granddaughter Allyssa; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife Phelma (Lowe), daughter Sharon, son Robert Jr., sister Phillis, brother Glenwood, and grandson Dwayne Beck. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at Sunny Side Cemetery, Whynotts Settlement. Floral tributes were given by family members. Memorial donations were made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lung Association, and other charities.
GIFFIN, Evangeline Winnifred - 87 of Victoria Vale, died Sunday in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Middleton, she was a daughter of the late Leason and Nettie (McNair) Baker. She was a member of the Victoria Vale Baptist Church, active in church life and church clerk-treasurer for over 30 years. She was a provincial life member of the United Baptist Womens Missionary Union and a life member of the Spa Springs Women's Institute. She is survived by her husband, Lester; one daughter, Audrey (Mrs. Cecil Bateman), Kingston; seven sons, Randolph, Saint John, N.B.; Wilfred, Halifax; John, Port George; Ronald, Kentville; Edwin, Shubenacadie; James, Amherst; Frederick, Liverpool; three sisters, Elma (Mrs. Stanley Plaistowe), Natick, Mass.; Viola (Mrs. Ken Rafuse), Victoria Vale; Edith (Mrs. Major Spencer), Middleton; one brother, Fred, Margaretsville; 29 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by one sister, Hazel, four brothers, Wildred, Roy, Leslie, and Harold. The body is in the Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, visiting 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Victoria Vale Baptist Church, Rev. Roger Moore officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Victoria Vale Baptist Church or any charity.
RAFUSE, Kenneth LeRoy - 92, Middleton, formerly of Victoria Vale, Annapolis Co., died peacefully on March 24, 1998, in Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown. Born in Lawrencetown, he was the son of the late John M. and Ella M. (Clarke) Rafuse. He was a retired carpenter and a former employee of Bruce's Esso Service Station. He was an honorary deacon of the Victoria Vale United Baptist Church. Surviving are daughters, Shirley (Mrs. Perley Bent), Lawrencetown; Betty (Mrs. Charles Woodworth), Kentville; Donna (Mrs. William Underwood), Trout Lake; sisters, Mrs. Elsie Daniels, Crosskill Court, Bridgetown; Mrs. Jennie Beals, Lawrencetown; Mrs. Doris Tufts, Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Viola Baker; brothers, Everett, Fred, John, Harley and Harvey; sister Mary. Funeral service will be 3:30 p.m. today in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. Donations may be made to Victoria Vale United Baptist Church or Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton.
MADER, Mildred Maxine "Mil" - 83, Chester, passed away peacefully March 16, 2005, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, with all of her children and grandchildren by her side. Born in Simpson's Corner, Lunenburg County, she was a daughter of the late John and Samantha (Ernst) Lowe.
A graduate of Maritime Beauty Academy, Halifax, Mil operated her own hair salon from her family residence until 1960. She was an active and long-time member of St. Stephen's Anglican Church Chancel and Ladies Guild, Sunday school teacher and also a Brownie Leader for many years; life member of Chester Volunteer Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary; life member of Royal Canadian Legion Butler Branch 44, Ladies Auxiliary, Chester. From October 1960 to October 2004, she acted as Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for the area. She enjoyed knitting, gardening, reading and her favourite places were at home and cottage with her loving family around her.
Mildred is survived by her loving family, Dana (Sally) Chester; John (Sharon) Chester Grant; Christopher (Sharon), Chester Basin; daughters, Angela (Michael) Webber, Chester; and Tanya (Terry) Rafuse, Middle River; grandchildren, Carla and Vanessa and their mother Joan; Lisa, Matthew and Andrew, Lesek, Megan and Samantha; great-grandson Jesse; sister, Eileen Snyder, New Minas. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene; sisters, Linda, Ina, Goldie, Alvina and LaVerne; brothers, Elwin, Fred, Lawton, Murray, Glen, infant brother, Carmen, and grandson, Charlie in infancy.
As her request, there was a private family gathering in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral service was held 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester with Father Jim McCorriston officiating. Burial followed in Bayview Cemetery, Chester. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to St. Stephen's Anglican Church Cemetery Fund or a charity of choice.
COUGHLIN, Vera Florence - 84, Tracy, N.B., formerly of Kentville, died November 27, 1994, in Oromocto Public Hospital, Oromocto. Born in Kentville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Annie (Green) Coleman. She is survived by her husband, Daniel; daughters, Prudence (Mrs. Ralph Dickinson); Patricia (Mrs. Gordon Whiting), both of Ontario; Juanita (Mrs. Bill Chury), Fay Young, both of British Columbia; Matilda Coyne, Kentville; sons, Marshall Wellwood; Robert Wellwood; both of Kentville; William Wellwood, New Brunswick; sisters, Lue (Mrs. Fred Metzler), Nova Scotia; Olive (Mrs. William Strobe), Massachusetts; brother, George, Kentville; 33 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Junior Wellwood; daughter, Caroline Chapell; sisters, Naomi Metzler, Effie, brothers, Carl, Lee, Milford, Joe, Hughie, Edward. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Kentville, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Dr. Freeman Fenerty officiating. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery.
DAGLEY, Muriel Bernice - 76, Waterville, Kings Co., died February 23, 1997, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late Fred and Lillias (Baker) Zwicker. She was an adherent of Waterville United Baptist Church. She had worked at Avon Foods Ltd. and M.W. Graves Ltd. Surviving are her husband, Murray; son, Everin, Waterville; daughters, Shirley (Mrs. Bradford Barnaby), Waterville; Melda (Mrs. Elwin Oickle), Beaver Harbour, Halifax Co.; Mary Lou (Mrs. David Messom), Port Williams; Brenda Dagley, Waterville; brothers, Leander, Italy Cross, Lunenburg Co.; Ralph, Berwick; sisters, Dolly Ward, Nellie Salsman, Melvern Square; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by son, Emmerson Fred; brother, Maurice; sisters, Grace Pelton, Mildred Rhodenizer; granddaughter, Karen Messom. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, both in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, Rev. Leo Fletcher officiating. Burial in Berwick Cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Victorian Order of Nurses, Kings County branch.
KEDDY, Cecil David — 78, of Port Williams, Kings Co., passed away Monday, May 3, 2010, in Blomidon Court, Greenwich. Born in Forest Home, he was a son of the late Ambrose and Margaret (Arenburg) Keddy. A very skilled self-taught carpenter, he was a retired contractor, having built many homes in Kings County, service stations for Irving Oil, a fish plant in Newfoundland and the original buildings in Sherwood Forest Camp Ground, Coldbrook and the Kings County Municipal Airport, Waterville. He was involved in the construction of the Municipality of Kings Administrative Building, Kentville. He was Public Works Superintendant in Port Williams for over 30 years and also held the position of Harbour Master. Cecil had a very strong work ethic, was a people person, loved children and was extremely proud of his family. Always interested in oxen, he was a member of the Kings County Ox Pull Association and participated in many competitions throughout the province. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Marion Avery; daughters, Glenda (Eric) Clark and their daughter, Maggie, Port Williams; Gayle, Port Williams; son, Bev (fiancée, Patricia), Halifax; sisters, Hattie Spencer, Windsor; Rita Llewellyn, New Minas; Mary (Clifford) Pemberton, New Minas; Leona Feener, New Minas; Alice Urquhart, Ontario; brother, Frank (Thelma Gillis), Kentville; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son, Ernest Cecil Keddy; sisters, Frances, Violet and Margaret; brothers, Melbourne, Harry, James and Robert, and an infant brother, Oliver. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 6, in White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 7, Rev. Elizabeth Johnson officiating. A private family burial will take place in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings Co. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to Nova Scotia 4-H Council or the Valley Hospice Foundation. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
CAMERON, Mary Edna - 63, Wellington, died May 13, 1995, at home. Born in Belnan, Hants Co., she was a daughter of the late William and Alma (Oickle) Slauenwhite. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a secretary for Cunrad Junior High School and later for a number of years with Parks Canada. Surviving are her husband, Wilfred D.; sons, Donald, Tantallon; Alan, Mount Uniacke; sister, Annie Lively, Enfield; five grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Jean. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. John's United Church, Fall River, Rev. Kenley MacNeil officiating, assisted Rev. Neil MacDonald. Burial in Sandy Hill Cemetery, Nine Mile River. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Victoria General hospice program.
LANGILLE, Selwyn Robert - Family and friends were saddened to learn of the passing, Monday, January 26, 2004, of Selwyn Robert Langille, 92, formerly of Blockhouse, in Harbour View Haven, Lunenburg, where he had resided for the past three and one-half years. Born in Maitland, September 6, 1911, he was a son of the late Demas and Eseline Langille and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a member of St. James' Anglican Church, Mahone Bay where he had served on the Vestry and as a church warden. In earlier years he operated Selwyn R. Langille General Store, Blockhouse, for 35 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Edna (Spidell); daughters, Linda Langille, Bridgewater; Margot Lutes, Blockhouse, and her husband, Michael. He was predeceased by brothers, Harris and Maurice; sisters, Elsie (Moyle) Mader, Winnie (Arthur) Ernst, Ivy (Zenas) Nauss and Susie Langille. Visiting will be 7-9 p.m. this evening in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, January 29, in St. James' Anglican Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Ian Wissler officiating. Committal service will take place in Old Blockhouse Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Blockhouse Fire Department or St. James' Anglican Church.
ORTON, Mildred Elva - 77, Glades Lodge, Halifax, formerly of Upper Cornwall, Lunenburg Co., passed away in the lodge, Sunday, July 1, 2001. Born in Upper Cornwall, she was a daughter of the late Charles and May (Varner) Veinotte. Surviving are daughter, Linda Kellar and husband Don, Hammonds Plains; sisters, Edith Barkhouse, Harbour View Haven Nursing Home, Lunenburg; Lois Garside, Watford, Ont.; Mable Veinotte, Upper Cornwall; grandsons, Donnie Kellar and fiancée Melanie Fitzgerald, Halifax; Michael Kellar, Hammonds Plains; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Daniel; brothers, Ernie, Charley, Murray and one in infancy. Visitation for family and friends will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Mahone Funeral Home, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in Mahone Bay United Baptist Church, Mahone Bay, Pastor Aaron Kenny, Lic. officiating. Burial will follow in Upper Cornwall Cemetery, Upper Cornwall. Donations in Mildred's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, Glades Lodge or a charity of your choice.
HOWLETT, Jean Evelyn - 67, Chester, died October 26, 1994, in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Elmsdale, she was a daughter of the late William S. and Alma G. (Oickle) Slauenwhite. She was a retired school teacher working mostly with the Chester school system. She was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Butler Branch 44; Chester Curling Club; St. Augustine's Church, Chester. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ellen (Mrs. David Lonergan), Berwick; five sons, Vernon, Enfield; David, Lower Sackville, Douglas, Toronto; Joseph, Campobello Isle, N.B.; Anthony, Chester; two sisters, Annie Lively, Enfield; Mary Cameron, Wellington Station; eight grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, James D. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Friday in Davis Funeral home, Chester, where a legion service will be 7 p.m. followed by a St. Augustine's Vigil at 8 p.m. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Augustine's Church, Rev. B. Duggan officiating. Burial will be in Sandy Hill Cemetery, Nine Mile River. Donations may be made to any charity.
