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Mr. Bram Schwartz
February 5, 1933 - October 9, 2007
SCHWARTZ, Bram, 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. He was born February 5, 1933, in New Waterford, to the late Abraham and Rose (Claener) Schwartz. Bram captained the Central High School rugby team when they won the Nova Scotia championship. He graduated from Central High School in 1951 and attended the University of Western Ontario School of Business. He married his love, Inez Goldman, on October 26, 1958. Bram was a successful businessman, philanthropist, bridgemaster, horseman, and devoted fan of the New York Yankees and Toronto Maple Leafs sports teams. Bram successfully ran the fashionable New Waterford clothing store, Schwartz and Company. He was active in his hometown community, and beyond, serving on the Board of Directors of Tip Top Tailors, sitting on the New Waterford Board of Trade, and helping to establish the Coal Bowl Classic High School Basketball Tournament, held annually in New Waterford. Upon retirement, Bram continued to enjoy contract bridge, and travelled all over North America to play it. He was President of the Nova Scotia and Newfoundland American Contract Bridge League (ACBL), and was recognized as a Silver Lifemaster bridge player. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Inez (Goldman) Schwartz and daughters, Beth Lynn, Calgary; Heidi (Daniel Rubinoff), Toronto; son, Joseph, Toronto; granddaughter, Rose, “the light of his life”; sister, Ruth (Richard) Goldbloom, Halifax; brothers, Irving (Diana) Schwartz, Sydney; Harold (Diane) Schwartz, Sydney; and loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Joseph, and his sister, Edna. Funeral service will be held today at 2 p.m., in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Ltd., New Waterford. Interment to follow in The Temple Sons of Israel Cemetery on Lingan Road. The Shiva will take place at Bram's home, 130 Shandwick St., Sydney, this evening until Wednesday morning, October 17. " In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cardiac Care Unit, care of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his doctors, nurses, and health care workers for their wonderful care. Bram lived his life his way and on his own terms. And, for those of you who knew Bram, we will all miss his “terrible, terrible, terrible.”
Mrs. Doris May Lewell
March 5, 1925 - October 19, 2007
LEWELL, Doris May, 82, Dartmouth, passed away October 19, 2007, in Ocean View Manor, Eastern Passage. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late James and Irene (Snow) Groom. Doris enjoyed traveling, square dancing, bowling and spending time with her grandchildren. She served in the Canadian Women's Army Corps during the Second World War. Doris worked as a crosswalk guard at the corner of Mount Edward Road and Brigadoon Drive for over 15 years. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, James Jim ; children, Chris (Frank) Cameron, Dartmouth; Sandra (Paul) Himelman, Wellington; Kevin (Andrea), Dartmouth; brother, Jack Groom, Albert, and five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held on Monday, October 22, at 3 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, Rev. Patricia Malin officiating. Reception to follow. Burial in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Doris can be made to the IWK Health Centre Foundation.
Mr. Garfeild Raymond Ripley
September 18, 1914 - October 18, 2007
RIPLEY, Garfield Raymond, 93, Halifax, formerly of Beaver Bank, passed away on October 18, 2007. He was the son of the late Burton and Georgina Ripley. Raymond was a veteran of the Second World War. Raymond worked for CNR for many years until his retirement. He is survived by stepchildren, Lena Roy, Moncton; Teresa Myra, Dartmouth; Maria (Bill) Metcalfe, Dartmouth; Margaret (Jack) Milner, Dartmouth; Michael (Brenda) Shevery, Upper Stewiacke; niece, Jane Pillon; nephews, Robert and Jed Ripley, both from Halifax. Raymond also had 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 46 years, Tina Ripley. Memorial service will be held in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, on Monday, October 22, at 11 a.m., Rev. James Haughn officiating, reception to follow. Interment to follow in Oakridge Memory Gardens.
Doris Gertrude HAZEL
September 30, 1931 - October 10, 2007
Doris Gertrude Hazel, age 76, of Three Mile Plains, Hants County, passed away on Wednesday, October 10th, 2007, in the Halifax Infirmary Site, Q.E. II, Halifax.
Born on September 30th, 1931, in Three Mile Plains, Hants County, Nova Scotia, she was a daughter of the late Harry & Hattie (Dykens) Swinamer.
Surviving are her husband, Herman Swinamer; daughters, Joanne (Dewey) Haley, Windsor; Joy (Richard Begin), Three Mile Plains; sons, Jimmy (Theresa) Hazel, Alberta; Vernon (Stacey) Hazel, Three Mile Plains; grandsons, Christopher Henshaw and Darrin Henshaw; granddaughter, Deanna Henshaw; brother, Raymond "Ben" (Dorothy) Swinamer, Three Mile Plains; four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Doris was predeceased by a son, Stephen; granddaughter, Ashley Henshaw; brothers, Percy and Howard Swinamer; sister, Violet Swinamer and a sister, Shianne in infancy.
Visitation will be 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday, October 12th, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 13th, 2007, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. David Curry officiating. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor.
Family flowers only.
Donations in memory of Doris, may be made to: The Children's Wish Foundation, The Village at Bayers Road, M270 - 7071 Bayers Rd., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 2C2 or Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5523 Spring Garden Road, Suite 204, Halifax, N.S. B3J 3T1
Mrs. Lorraine Hazel Deagle
December 3, 1926 - October 20, 2007
DEAGLE, Lorraine - 80, Dartmouth, passed away October 20, 2007, in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Fargo, N.D., she grew up in Antigonish and spent most of her adult life in Dartmouth. She was a daughter of Leon and Gertrude (Brown) Neima. Lorraine worked as a nurse in St. Mary's Hospital in Montreal. She then worked with her husband in the family jewellery business in Truro, Neima's Credit Jewellers. She was a very talented artist and skillful at crochet and the piano. She loved to skate and was an avid reader. Most of all, family was the focus of her life. Lorraine was a devout Catholic. Surviving are daughter, Trudy (Greg) Fong; sons, Dr. Bill (Michelle Fiander), Kevin (Faye Lewis), Leon (Kerry Woodill), Joseph (Marion Croken); brothers, Robert Buddy (Kay) Neima, Richard (Marie) Neima; sister-in-law, Adelaide MacInnis; grandchildren, Matthew, Stephen, Christopher, Kelsea, Anne, Robert, Heather, Allan, Andrew, Emily, Bryan, Daniel, Gavin, Travis, and great-grandchild, Ari Jacob. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William Rankin Deagle. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 23, at 1 p.m., with a memorial service at 2 p.m., both in St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, corner of Main Street and Caledonia Road, Dartmouth, which will be held at 2 p.m., Father Robert Floyd officiating. Burial in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Following the burial a reception will be held in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Donations in memory of Lorraine can be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
Mrs. Frances Alice O'hara
October 19, 2007
O'HARA, Frances Alice, 92, Halifax, passed away peacefully in her devoted husband's arms, on the morning of October 19, 2007, at home. Frances, Grammie, was our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and it is with deep sadness that we honour her memory and legacy. Born in Lunenburg, she was a daughter of the late Whitman and Grace (Burke) Turner. Frances was the strong leader of our family, a true matriarch, the glue that held us all together. Nothing made her happier than cooking fabulous dinners for family gatherings, where not only family but their friends were always welcomed. She reveled in having her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren around her. Over the years we were all the happy recipients of Frances' home-knit socks, scarves and sweaters. Her outstanding smocking was second to none and her talent for creating the most wonderful handmade gifts for her family was endless. Frances' love of and flair for fashion was well-known in Halifax through her association with Elle Boutique, O'Hara Merchants, and the Sagittarius clothing stores. She was an award winning millinery consultant with Simpson's. Frances enjoyed sharing her passion and knowledge of hats and fashion with countless women. Her adventurous spirit found her traveling the world, including spending time in Africa, riding camels and going on safaris; combing the tombs of Egypt; sunbathing in the Dominican Republic; climbing Dunn's Falls in Jamaica; touring the Grand Canyon, and enjoying the lights of Las Vegas. With broken hearts, great love and wonderful memories, she leaves to mourn her husband, Keith O'Hara, Halifax; sons, Gerald (Linda), Dartmouth; Glen (Eleanor), Dartmouth; Gary (Karen), Halifax, and most-devoted daughter, Gwendolyn MacLean (Leonard), Halifax. She was Grammie to 11 grandchildren, Colleen (Peter) Gallant, Dartmouth; Kerry-Glen O'Hara, Winnipeg; David (Anna) O'Hara, New York; Timothy (Daphne) O'Hara, Montreal; Jordan, Geoffrey, Sean and Liam O'Hara, Halifax; Stuart MacLean, Toronto; Christopher MacLean and Kathleen MacLean, Halifax. She was Great-Grammie to Josh and Paige Gallant, Dartmouth, and Brandyn O'Hara, New York. She is survived by sisters, Pauline Harrington, Montreal; Madeline Romard (David), Calgary, and Noreen Peers, Truro. She was predeceased by sisters, Marie Demone and Ruth Taylor; brothers, Vincent, Bruce, Brice, and Robert Turner. Also left to mourn are many nieces and nephews. Friends may gather with the family on Monday, October 22, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, Bayers Road, Halifax. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, in First Baptist Church, 1300 Oxford St., Halifax. A service will also be held in Seal Harbour Baptist Church, Seal Harbour, on Wednesday, October 24, at 3 p.m., followed by interment in the family burial plot at Hillside Cemetery, Seal Harbour (Drum Head). Donations in memory of Frances may be made to a charity of your choice.
