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Mrs. Constance Mary Castel
November 28, 1917 - August 31, 2007
CASTEL, Constance Mary - 89, Halifax, passed away Friday, August 31, 2007, in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Ottawa, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Jessie (Troak) Robinson. In her early years, Constance was involved with the CWL for St. Joseph's Parish and for the past several years she had enjoyed bowling with her friends on Wednesday afternoons at Fairlanes. Constance is survived by her children, Louise (Tom) MacDonald, Halifax; Doug (Iris), Lower Sackville; Marie (Bruce) Waterfield, Dartmouth; Pat (Bob) Bell, Halifax; and Elaine (Mike) Forhan, Hubley; sister, Blanche Castel, Halifax; brother, Bernard (Shirley) Robinson, Brantford, Ont.; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph; brothers, Charles and Hugh, and sister, Marion. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, September 5, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. A memorial mass will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, September 6, in Canadian Martyrs Church, Inglis Street, followed by interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Constance's memory to Bide-A-While Animal Shelter, 12 Eaton Ave., Dartmouth, NS B2Y 2X5 (469-9578).
Mr. Robert C. Poole
July 17, 1925 - September 2, 2007
POOLE, Robert C. - 82, Halifax, passed away September 2, 2007, in Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII. Born in Port aux Basques, N.L., he was a son of the late Florence (Pike) and Jacob Poole. Bob was a marine engineer in the Merchant Navy and served during the Second World War. He was a dedicated member of the Fairview Legion and was a proud recipient of the Palm Leaf to the Meritorious Service Medal, the highest award given for outstanding service to the Royal Canadian Legion. Bob was an avid fisherman and dart player. He is survived by daughter, Dianne (William) Lonar, Coldbrook; sister, Bertha Logan, Dartmouth; granddaughter, Kelly; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Marley, and adopted family, Glenda, Roy, Ryan and Dylan Pennell, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Reg, Gordon, Bill; sisters, Irene and Dulice. We will miss your beautiful laugh. Visitation will take place 2-4, 7-9 p.m. with a Royal Canadian Legion service at 7 p.m. Thursday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 7, in Atlantic Funeral Home Chapel. Reception following the service. Burial in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fairview Legion Poppy Fund.
Mr. Thomas Francis Kennedy
January 31, 1930 - August 29, 2007
Thomas Francis Kennedy, 77, entered into God’s loving embrace on August 29, 2007 after his death in QEII New Infirmary Site, Halifax, N.S.
Tom was the son of the late Catherine MacGillivray and James Kennedy of Glace Bay, Cape Breton.
Tom’s vibrant spirit lives on in his devoted wife, Mary Catherine Lahey Kennedy and their sons, Robert (Julie), Thomas (Margaret), Michael (Madonna), John (Donna) Kennedy, as well as their loving daughters, Mary (Lionel) MacIsaac, Maude (James) MacNeil, Anne (Alvin) Kimm, Sandra (James) Winstanley, Diane (Barry) MacPhail, Kim (Donald) Snow; Brothers, Paul and Gerald; sisters, Jovita, Maria, Hilda; 21 grandchildren,15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.
Besides his parents, Tom was predeceased by brothers, William, Dan, Patrick and Ignatius.
Visitation for Mr. Kennedy will be Sunday, September 2, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. in the V.J.McGillivray Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 3, 2007 at 11am. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Bill Rankin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Glace Bay.
Memorial donations in Tom’s memory may be made to the CNIB foundation.
Mrs. Vola Louise Welch
July 6, 1923 - August 27, 2007
WELCH, Vola Louise - 84, Cherry Brook. It is with great sadness the family mourns the tragic passing of Vola Louise (Sparks) Welch on the night of August 27, 2007, as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Highway 7, Dartmouth. Born and raised in the community of Cherry Brook, Vola was the daughter of the late Walter and Inez (Fairfax) Sparks. Vola left home at an early age (after the death of her mother), travelled to Halifax, and became employed as a domestic worker. She married and returned to live at Riley's Road, where she and her husband raised their family of five daughters. Vola travelled from Riley's Road, Cherry Brook in the early 60's, first to the city of Dartmouth and then to the city of Halifax, where she lived up until 2004. Vola was well-known in the city of Halifax, where she worked as a domestic for more than 60 years. During those days, "our ladies" were paid $2.50 for half a day's work and $5.00 for a full day - they would have rivaled any modern day cleaning service. While living in Halifax, Vola continued to attend church regularly at Cherry Brook Church, where she was a member for more than 65 years. She was a former member of the Senior and Mass Choirs, and an honorary member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She loved the community of Cherry Brook and her church family. Vola was a wonderfully kind and loving mother. Her daughters acknowledge the many sacrifices she made for them. Vola always stressed the importance of being independent and self-reliant. In 2004 Vola returned to the community of Cherry Brook. In spite of battling dementia, she held on to her independence. Her faith in God was her great source of strength. Vola is survived by daughters, Marva (Bruce) Wyse, Cherry Brook; Juanita Heath and Beverley Welch, both of Ontario; brothers, Fred (Elaine), Toronto; Louis, Cherry Brook; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, James MacNeil Welch; daughters, Sandra Ennis and Donna Welch. Brothers: Walter, Lawrence, Ernest, Reginald. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, Dartmouth. Visitation and Ladies Auxiliary service at 7 p.m., Monday, September 3, in Cherry Brook Church, where funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 4. Burial in Cherry Brook Cemetery. Rev. Wayne Desmond will be officiating. Repast will follow in Atlantic Funeral Home family reception centre, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cherry Brook Church or the Ladies Auxiliary.
Miss Rachel Anne Robichaud
February 5, 1976 - August 30, 2007
ROBICHAUD, Rachel Anne - 31, Lower Sackville, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2007. Born February 5, 1976, in Moncton, N.B., she was raised in St. Antoine, Kent Co., N.B. She had been living in Lower Sackville for the last 21 years. Rachel was a graduate of Sackville High School and achieved a degree in Tourism and Hospitality at Mount Saint Vincent University. She had a passion for travel and had been working for the airlines for the past eight years. Her passion for travel took her all over the world. Rachel was a beautiful, loving, trusting mother, daughter, sister and friend. She touched many hearts, and will be sadly missed by her two month old daughter, Isabella; partner, Jamie Townsend; parents, Paul and Monette (Mazerolle) Robichaud; brother, Stephane Robichaud; sister, Nicole Robichaud; grandparents, Julia Aucoin, Edith and Francois Mazerolle; aunts; uncles; cousins; Townsend family; best friend, Denise Herman, and many, many other friends. Rachel was predeceased by her biological mother, Yvonne (Aucoin) Robichaud; grandparents, Gerard Aucoin (formerly of Cheticamp), Regina (Duguay) Robichaud and Joseph Robichaud (both formerly of St. Antoine, N.B.). Cremation has taken place. Family will receive visitors Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville, where a memorial service will be held on Monday, September 3, at 2 p.m. Donations in Rachel's name may be made to IWK Health Centre Foundation.
Mr. Frederick Arthur Clark
October 24, 1930 - September 1, 2007
Frederick Arthur Clark age 76 passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Upper Nappan, N.S., following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Halifax, N.S., he was the only child of the late Arthur and Susie (Dowe) Clark.
As a young man, Fred began working for K.P. Allen and then on to Enamel Heating for many years and lastly I.M.P., Amherst until his retirement.
Fred was a member of Knights of Pythias Chignecto Lodge 11, where he served as a past Chancellor (P.C.). He had a great passion for bluegrass music, dancing, long Sunday drives and spending time at the beach with his family and friends
He is survived by his loving daughters, Liz Clark, Evelyn Morsy and Hazel (Len) Jordan all of Calgary AB, Alma (Paul) LeBlanc of Fort St. John BC; stepdaughters, Darlene (Ian) Black, Karen (Garth) Turple both of Amherst and 9 grandchildren and their extended families.
Fred was predeceased by his loving companion Eleanor Chapman (2006).
His remains are resting in Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906) with visiting on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with the Knights of Pythias service at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. from Campbell's Chapel with Rev. Patti Blundell officiating. Interment will take place in the Amherst Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
