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LOHNES, Lillian Estelle (Jippie) - 59, Hebbville, died March 2, 1995, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Conquerall Mills, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Ida (Veinot) Baker. Surviving are her husband, Ralph; sons, Barry, Hebbville; Brian, Pine Grove; John, Corey, at home; brother, Garfield, Newcombville; sisters, Arlean (Mrs. Murry Nowe), Lake Center; Marion (Mrs. Lawrence Getson), Newcombville; Shirley (Mrs. Burton Keddy), Hebbs Cross; four grandchildren. She was predeceasd by brothers, Herbert, Charles. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgwater. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in Bridgewater United Baptist Church, Rev. Hugh McNally officiating. Burial in Hebbville Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.
SILVER, Joseph Edward - 76, West Northfield, Lunenburg County, died August 10, 1992, in South Shore Regional Hospital Bridgewater, February 17, 1912. Born in Midville Branch, Lunenburg County, he was a son of the late Perley and Minnie (Smith) Silver. He is survived by his wife, the former Beatrice Robar, New Germany; two daughters, Florence Wentzell, Bridgewater; Pearl (Mrs. Dale Arenburg), Midville Branch; sister, Helen (Mrs. Leonard Casey), Midville Branch; seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by three sisters, Gertrude, Jewelle, Josephine. The body is in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, visiting 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Andrew's Anglican Church, West Northfield, Rev. Peter Armstrong officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, West Northfield. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to South Shore Regional Hospital Foundation or any charity.
KEDDY, Shirley Kathleen - 67, Hebbs Cross, Lunenburg Co., died January 14, 2000, at home. Born in Conquerall Mills, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Ida (Veinot) Baker. She was a life member of Branch 24 of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and also a life member of the Hebbs Cross Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She was an active member in the Calvary Lutheran Church, Middlewood. She was a very giving person to her community. Surviving are her husband, Burton; son, Blair, Petite Riviere; three grandchildren; sisters, Arlean Nowe, Lake Center; Marion Getson, Springfield; brother, Garfield Baker, Newcombville; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Charles, Herbert; sister, Lillian "Jippie". No visitation in the funeral home by request. A graveside service 11 a.m. Monday in Calvary Lutheran Cemetery, Middlewood, Rev. David Whynot officiating. A reception to follow service. No flowers by request. Donations to Calvary Lutheran Church or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater.
VEINOT, Nina Letitia - 83, Lapland, Lunenburg Co., died December 30, 2000, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Buckfield, Queen's Co., she was a daughter of the late Peter and Lettie (Wile) Croft. Surviving are her daughter, Harriet (Mrs. Lyman Wile), Waterloo; sons, Carmon, Lapland; Reginald (Georgina), Gerald (Elaine), both of Waterloo; brothers, Peter Croft, Robert Croft, both of Ontario; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice; daughter, Marilyn; brother, Rupert. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, both in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, Rev. Norm Hovland officiating. Burial in Waterloo Cemetery. Immediate family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Canadian Diabetes Association, Lapland Fire Department or any charity.
WILE, Myrna Louise - 74, Midville Branch, passed away April 12, 1998, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late Simeon and Mae (Joudrey) Dorey. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence; daughter, Irene (Mrs. James MacKay), New Canada; son, Roland, Chester; sisters, Phoebe Fancy, Evelyn (Mrs. Clyde Fancy), Middlewood; Daisy (Mrs. Murray Nowe), Cherryhill; brothers, Clarence, Riverview, N.B.; Allen, Hebbville; grandson, Rick Wile, Fancy Lake; step-grandchildren, Tim MacKay, Richmond, B.C.; Natalie MacKay, Scarborough, Ont.; step-great-grandchildren, Travis and Tashina MacKay, Waterville. She was predeceased by grandsons, David Wile, Roland Conrad; brothers, Lloyd, Eldon, Johnnie; sisters, Grace, Betty, Hazel. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Hugh McNally officiating. Burial to follow in Midville Branch Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the intensive care unit of South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, or any charity.
DANIELS, Cecil Byron - 90, North River, Lunenburg Co., passed away on Friday, December 7, 2007, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in North River, he was a son of the late Edward and Cora (Acker) Daniels. Cecil lived on the family homestead with his nephew, Ivan Daniels. Surviving are sisters, Bernice (Roger) Daniels, Gertrude Robar, both of North River; brothers, Leslie (Eva) Daniels, Reginald (Mildred) Daniels, both of North River, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Amy Robar; brothers, Clifford, and Vernon in infancy; half-brother, Ray, and half-sisters, Esther "Ashie", and Grace. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today in Sweeny's Funeral Home, 4895 Route 10, New Germany, Rev. Larry Ehrhardt officiating. A private family burial will follow in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, North River. Immediate family flowers only. Donations may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, North River, or South Shore Regional Hospital.
SILVER, George B. - 89, West Northfield, Lunenburg County, died March 24, 1994, in Glades Lodge, Halifax. Born in West Northfield, he was a son of the late Dean and Ida (Rhodenizer) Silver. He was a retired farmer and barber and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his wife, the former Viola Deal; son, Laurie, West Northfield; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Ray, Otto; sister, Hilda. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, where funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, Rev. William Gustafson officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, West Northfield. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Maple Grove Cemetery Fund or any charity.
BARKHOUSE, Edith Rubena Mae - 89, formerly of Blockhouse, Lunenburg Co., died December 11, 2001, in Harbour View Haven, Lunenburg. Born in Upper Cornwall, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and May (Varner) Veinotte. She is survived by daughters, Paulette (Douglas) Carver, Mahone Bay; Judy (William) Young, Fall River; Joan (Milton) Spurrell, Blockhouse; Donna (Shawn) Redding; Lithuania; sons, Collins, Blockhouse; Don (Nadine), Upper Cornwall; sister, Lois Garside, Watford, Ont.; Mable Veinotte, Upper Cornwall; grandchildren, Graham Carver, Charlene Millett, Karen Millett, Sharon Tribble, Pamela Bergeron, Amanda Spurrell, Adam Barkhouse, Samantha Barkhouse, Scott Young, Matthew Young, Jolene Burnstad, Chad Whalen; 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William Brenton Barkhouse; sister, Mildred Orton; brothers, Charles, Ernest, Murray, an infant brother. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in Mahone Funeral Home, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay. Funeral will be held 1 p.m. Friday in Calvary Temple, Mahone Bay, Rev. James Haughn and Rev. Leslie Ingraham officiating. Burial will be in Upper Cornwall Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Upper Cornwall Cemetery, Harbour View Haven, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Canadian Diabetes Association.
ARMSTRONG, Avis Pearl - 71, Chester, died Monday, February 25, 2008, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in New Ross, she was the daughter of Noel and Pearl Anne (Broome) Crossley. Prior to ill health, Avis was active in many community projects and organizations. She was a member of Chester United Baptist Church and Ladies Auxiliary and taught Sunday school for a number of years. She served as secretary and past president of the Women's Institute, secretary for the Chester Garden Club and the Ladies Auxiliary of F.E. Butler Branch 44, Royal Canadian Legion. She was past member of the local association of brownies and girl guides and was a troop leader for a number of years and was also a member of the original commission that established the Lido. Avis was always interested in her community and was willing to help in any way she could. She enjoyed camping, square dancing, traveling and time spent with family and friends. A big part of her life was her 10 nieces and nephews from her extended family; her 23 great-nieces and nephews, and her special cousins. Avis is survived by her husband, Cyril; daughter, Daphne, Halifax; her brother, Wilbert, St. Catharines, Ont. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday in Chester United Baptist Church, Rev. Dan Green officiating. Burial to follow in Pinehill Cemetery, Chester. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (6136 Almon St., Halifax, NS B3K 1T8, 902-453-1480) to obtain a Seeing Eye dog for someone in need.
Grace Matilda Veinot
Grace Matilda Veinot, 85, Baker Settlement, Lunenburg County, died Monday, November 27, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Baker Settlement, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Jeanette (Beck) Huey. She is survived by a brother, Paul. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard; three sisters, Josephine, Alma, Pearl; three brothers, Lawson, Kenneth, Walter. The body is in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, where funeral will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Rev.Hugh McNally officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to South Shore Regional Hospital Foundation.
(1989 Halifax Herald)
WHYNOT, Ancil John - 88, New Germany, died March 24, 1994, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in New Germany, he was a son of the late John and Minnie (Demone) Whynot. He is survived by a daughter, Donna (Mrs. Wallace Locke), Shelburne; son, Merrill, New Germany; two sisters, Mabel Taylor, Ethel Sexton, both of Salem, Ore.; two grandchildren; a great-grandson; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Roxie Veinot; two sisters, Ruth, Belle; brother, Wilbert. Funeral will be 11 a.m. today in New Germany Funeral Home, 4895 Rt. 10, New Germany, Rev. Grant Walls officiating. Burial will be in Epworth United Church Cemetery, New Germany. Donations may be made to the New Germany and Area Medical Centre, South Shore Regional Hospital or any charity.
SPENCER, Edith Mary - 88, Middleton, died February 13, 1998, in Windsor Elms, Windsor. Born in Gates Mountain, she was a daughter of the late Leason and Nettie (McNayr) Baker. Survived by her son, Earle and wife Jean, and grandson, Bruce, Windsor, Hants Co. Predeceased by her husband, Mayjor; sisters, Viola, Elma, Evangeline, Hazel; brothers, Wilfred, LeRoy, Leslie, Harold and Fred. Visiting was 2-4, 7-9 p.m. February 15, with funeral 2 p.m. today, both in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, Rev. Paul Berry officiating. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. Donations may be made to the Victoria Vale United Baptist Church.
RAMEY, Anita Catherine - Passed away peacefully in Windsor Elms, Windsor, on October 15, 2006. Born May 5, 1916, in Crousetown, Lunenburg Co., she had spent most of her life living and working in her community. She loved her family, her community and her church, and spent hours working on projects related to these interests. She was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24 Women's Auxiliary and St. Andrews United Church, where for years she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. She was widely-known and loved by many for her spirited conversation and lively sense of humour. She was an avid card player and one of the best doughnut makers in Atlantic Canada. She was predeceased by her husband, William Roy Ramey; brother, George Bollivar, and parents Gaius and Eleanor (Joudrey) Bollivar. She is survived by daughter, Patsy (Grant) Johnston, Ottawa; son, Gary (Deborah) Ramey, Hebbville; grandchildren, Tara-Lynn (Mark) Hughes, Oakville, Ont.; Tyler Johnston, Toronto; Stefan Ramey, Halifax; James Ramey, Hebbville; great-grandchildren, Logan and Alexa Hughes, Oakville. The family wishes to thank the staff of the South Shore Regional Hospital and of Windsor Elms Nursing Home for the care and treatment they provided to this special lady during the past few years. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Sweeny's Funeral Home, York Street, Bridgewater, followed by cremation. Memorial service 2 p.m. Thursday in Wesley United Church, Petite Riviere, Rev. Karen Ohrt officiating. Interment in Crousetown Community Cemetery, Crousetown. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Windsor Elms Nursing Home, 590 King St., Windsor, NS B0T 2T0, or Crousetown Community Cemetery Fund.
VEINOT, Guilford Oswald - 85, Rosedale Home for Special Care, New Germany, formerly of Nineveh, Lunenburg Co., passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2007, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Hemford, he was a son of the late Lewis and Fannie (Zinck) Veinot. Surviving are his sons, Lorne (Sharilyn), Winnipeg; Robert (Lynda), Nineveh; RaeBurn (Cathy), Colpton; Mervyn (Betty), Colpton; Wilfred, Toronto; Carson, Nineveh; Boyd (Letty), Buckfield; daughters, Annette Silver, Bridgewater; Debbie (Bernie) Mosher, Darleen (Dwight) Woodworth, all of Nineveh. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Winnifred (Smith); sons, Daniel, Alan; grandson, Trevor; brothers, Harry, Lester, Henniger; sister, Cassie "Kay" Ramey. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Friday in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, where funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Joan Conrad officiating. Private family burial will follow in Hemford Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Hemford and District Fire Department or a charity of choice.
