Gillis, Sarah Catherine (Sadie)
February 19, 2010
Gillis, Sarah Catherine (Sadie) 89, of Liverpool, NS, formerly of Sydney Mines passed away peacefully in Queen’s General hospital on Feb. 18, 2010 surrounded by the love of family. Born on January 25, 1921 in Benacadie, Cape Breton, Sadie was the daughter of the late Neil R. and Sarah Catherine MacNeil. Blessed with a huge heart and a great capacity to love, Sadie followed her desire to care for others by becoming a nurse, graduating from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1944 with Provincial academic honours. Everyone benefitted from Sadie’s nurturing medical attention – patients, family, friends, relatives of friends, neighbours, neighbourhood children and even the occasional pet. She will be remembered for her compassionate, caring, and generous spirit, her love of skating, intellectual puzzles of all kinds, her wicked sense of humour and her never ending ability to find the good in everything. Although failing health necessitated a move from her beloved Cape Breton in 2007 to be closer to family, Sadie built a whole new network of friends and fans in Queen’s Manor. She was immensely proud of her Scottish heritage (MacNeil of Barra) and her first language Gaelic. She was still quoting Gaelic poetry on her birthday (Robbie Burns day) this year. Sadie was predeceased by her husband Lawrence and son Michael; brothers Roddie, Rannie, Neil, James, and sister Christina. She is survived by her sons Gerard, Yellowknife; Neil, Toronto, Christopher (Becky), Brampton; daughters Cathy MacDonald, Bedford; Sharon (Gerry) Mason, Mill Village; sister Ann Higgins, Fredericton; grandchildren Andrew, Peter, Geoffrey, Sarah, Nigel, Christopher, Vanessa, Sarah; dear and special friends Mary and Clifford Hall. Visiting will take place on Sunday Feb 21, 2010 2–5 pm in Francis Funeral Home, Main St. Sydney Mines; Funeral mass Monday Feb 22 at 10am Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, Father J.J. MacDonald presiding. Special thanks to everyone at Queen’s Manor Liverpool, the nursing staff at Queen’s General, especially Janet Himmelman; and Dr. Garry Morash. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ronald C MacDonald MBA Scholarship at St. Mary’s University, www.smu.ca/administration/development/gift.html; 1888.SMU.GIVE; the Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke, other charities of your choice; or just be true to Sadie’s spirit and spread genuine kindness at every opportunity, that was her essence.
Bowers – Blanche Mae
February 18, 2010
BOWERS – Blanche M., 77, of Queens Manor, Liverpool, formerly of Southwest Port Mouton, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 18th, 2010 in Queens Manor.
Born in Port Joli, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Willa Mina (Smith) Roy.
Blanche had traveled through Canada and Europe with her husband. She was a familiar face at the Seaside Seafoods Restaurant in Hunts Point where she worked for a number of years. Blanche will be fondly remembered by her family, friends and all who knew her as a loving and caring mother, grandmother and person.
She is survived by her daughters Betty (Vinal) Smith of White Point, Daisy (Philip) Broome of Port Mouton, Isabel (Ricky) Rhyno of Guelph, ON., Emily (Rex) Roy and Sherry Veinotte, both of Port Mouton. Rhonda (Matthew) Collins of Milton. 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Her sisters: Shirley Burgess and Syvilla Burgess, both of Port Mouton, Barbara Fisher of Liverpool. Her brother Jordan (Sally) Roy of Port Mouton. Her companion Lee Fralic of Brooklyn.
She was predeceased by her husband Ronald her sisters Evangeline and infant sister Ruth and her infant brother Percy.
Funeral service will be held in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, on Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Bethe Benjamin-Cameron officiating. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Decker – A. Keith
February 17, 2010
DECKER - A. Keith, 79, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor, Liverpool on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.
Born in East Ragged Island, Shelburne Co., he was a son of the late Cyrus and Lois (Harding) Decker.
In his early years, Keith was a commercial fisherman. He was a former employee of Bowater Mersey Paper Company and worked in the Groundwood Department. At his retirement, Keith was foreman of the TMP plant. Keith was very active in his community, serving as chair on the Brooklyn Cemetery Committee for many years and as a volunteer with the Queens County Museum. He was a member of the Shelburne Genealogy Society and the Queens Family History Group.
He is survived by his wife “Betty” (Smiley); son Douglas of Brooklyn. Sister Elsie Adams of Dartmouth.
He was predeceased by his sisters Rosalie Decker and Jean Berry.
Cremation entrusted to Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. In keeping with Keith’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Burial of ashes will be at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
MacQuarrie, Kendall L.
February 16, 2010
MACQUARRIE – Kendall L., 82 of North Brookfield, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 14th, 2010 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Molega Mines, he was a son of the late Hector and Jennie (Nowe) MacQuarrie.
Kendall was a woodsman for a number of years. He also worked for several local employers including Nauss Brothers, Department of Transportation and Lands and Forest. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing,playing cards, politics, driving his car and smoking his pipe.
Kendall is survived by his wife Mary Ellen (Baker), daughters Cheryl (Harold) Freeman of Caledonia, and Wanda (Byron) Frail of Westfield, sons Gregory (Anita) of North Brookfield, Douglas (Claire) of Pleasantville and Timothy (Sharon) of Chester Grant, 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, sisters Vivian (Harvey) MacKenzie of Halifax, Gwendlyn (Albert) Uhlman, Marilyn (Phillip) Spurr, and Jeannette (Arlyn) Turner all of Pleasant River, brothers Ronald (Lorraine) of Bridgewater and Gerald (Evelyna) of Pleasant River.
He was predeceased by brothers Clark and Douglas and infant grandson Benjamin
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service will be held in Rosette Cemetery, North Brookfield, Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Lloyd Gillieo officiating. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia or to the North Queens Fire Department. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com
Whynot, Rodney Eugene
February 15, 2010
WHYNOT – Rodney E., 68, of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully at home, Monday, February 15th, 2010.
Born in Milton, he was a son of the late John “Joe” and Pearle (White) Whynot.
Rodney worked at the nickel mines in Sudbury and Falconridge as well as the gold mines in Timmons. He was a former employee with Stenpro in Liverpool and then Bowater Mersey Paper Company as a utility man in the wood room for 27 years. Rodney loved to fish and hunt, play guitar and bingo, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Rodney is survived by his wife Vivian Irene (Ackerland), daughter Sonya (Mark) Harris of Shelburne, grandchildren Kaden Harris and Tanisha Yee, Sisters Wilma (King) MacLeod, Linda (Clyde) Whynot, both of Liverpool and Frances Burkholder (Dave Waterhouse) of Bridgewater and brother Wayne of Milton.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. from Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool. Chaplin Donald Lawton officiating. Burial will be held in Trinity Anglican Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com
Hazeldine, Eric
February 15, 2010
Eric Hazeldine – of Liverpool, Wolfville and Venice, Florida, died peacefully in Kentville, NS, surrounded by his family on Feb 13, in his 92nd year, after a brief illness which weakened his body but never his sharp mind and wit. Eric was born in 1918 in Rottingdean, England. He was the son of the late Thomas and Natalie (Howitt) Hazeldine.
In addition to being a humble gentleman, Eric was a great engineer, mentor, inventor, veteran, adoring husband, cherished father and proud grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ruth (nee: Piers) and 5 children; Keith (Ethel), Fort Wayne, In; Carol (Jim) Dewar, Wolfville, NS; Sally (Arnie) Chestnut, Kingston, On; Gail (Bill) Moffatt, Truro, NS; and Piers (Wendy), Ponhook Lake, NS;15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister Patrica, and brother Roy.
During WWII he served with the Royal Engineers in India and Burma and was mentioned in Dispatches. In 1946 he, “Boy”, married Ruth, “Scamp”. He worked in East Africa after the war as Chief Mechanical Engineer on the Groundnut Project. Upon returning to England he designed and built over 20 gas and electric cars, known as the “Hazelcar”. Sixty years later, one is still in use in England and others in museums.
In 1952, he immigrated to Canada to work as an engineer at Bowater Mersey Paper Co, Liverpool. His career spanned 32 years, retiring as Mill Manager. He was actively involved in Liverpool’s community and headed many organizations such as: Kiwanis, Red Cross, Assoc for the Mentally Handicapped, Children’s Aid Society, and as District Commissioner of Boy Scouts.
After retiring in 1982, Eric and Ruth traveled extensively. Life was divided between Nova Scotia and Venice, Fl. Eric was an integral member of Kings Gate Club, having designed, built, managed, created and led various projects. He lived life to the fullest with his soul mate and true love.
The celebration of Eric’s “Awesome Life” will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2010 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville with Rev. Robyn Brown-Hewitt officiating. Reception following at the funeral home. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of N.S. On-line condolences or inquiries may be directed to chandlersfuneral.com or to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
Mosher; Lester Randolph
February 10, 2010
MOSHER – Lester Randolph, 96, of South Brookfield, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, February 9th, 2010.
Born in Brookfield Mines he was a son of the late James and Hannah (Fancy) Mosher.
Lester joined the armed service in 1939 and served overseas with the West Nova Scotia Regiment in Sicily, Italy, and England during the Second World War. Following the war he worked in the woods for Bowater Mersey Paper Company and the gold mines in Queens County. Later he worked at Keji Park first as a laborer and then as a security guard. Lester enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, hunting, camping and fishing. He loved to travel and he loved people, especially his family. He was a member of # 87 Royal Canadian Legion A.L. Patterson Branch, Caledonia and the West Nova Scotia Regiment Memory Club.
Lester is survived by his wife of 67 years Jane Malcolm (Beveridge), daughter Lorna (John) Cole, son William (Mona), both of South Brookfield, Grandchildren Patrick Cole, Robert (Adelle) Cole, Christopher (Jacklyn) Mosher and Tara Mosher (Ryan) Great-grandchildren Morgan and Jaden Cole, Ashton and Austyn Mosher and his best canine companion “Maggie”.
He was predeceased by his sisters Laureen Hirtle and Bessie Ettinger and brother Walter.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside service will be held May 14th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the South Brookfield Community Cemetery, Reverend Lloyd Gillieo officiating. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the South Brookfield Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com.
Theakston, Freda Faye (Freeman)
February 10, 2010
THEAKSTON – Freda Faye (Freeman), 76, of Greenfield, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister went peacefully to be with God on February 9th, 2010.
Born in Greenfield, she was a daughter of the late Harley and Alice (Wentzell) Freeman.
Freda was a strong and inspirational lady who never tired of helping others.
Left to mourn her passing are her husband of 56 years Robert, sons Jeff and James. Daughter Jennifer (Andrew) Moir. Granddaughter Alexandra Moir, Sisters Shirley (Doug) Adams and Marilyn Munroe.
She was predeceased by her brother Melvin.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private family service will be held at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to Greenfield United Baptist Church or the Greenfield Fire Department. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Tarr, John Lawrence
February 9, 2010
J. Lawrence Tarr, 92 of North Queens Nursing Home, died February 5, 2010 at Queens General Hospital in Liverpool.
Born in Western Head, Queens County, he was the son of the late William Herbert and Annie Estella (Frelick) Tarr.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Netherlands.
Lawrence was a fisherman for a number of years, both with his own vessel and then with other boat owners. He was employed as a carpenter working for his brother Bill. Lawrence could tell stories about his younger years, remembering stories about his family and the other residents of area. He could tell stories about the local rum running during Prohibition and funny stories about the first car in Western Head and how it scared the horses. Lawrence liked being in the woods and knew the local area so well that the local surveyor would ask him about property lines. He was an avid gardener who continued to plant and share a vegetable garden until he loss his vision.
He is survived by his daughter Esther (Kevin) Doggett, White Point; son in law Richard Ward, Western Head. Grandchildren: Kimberly Doggett, Saint John NB; Adam Doggett ,Bridgewater NS; Arthur Doggett ,White Point, Sally(Kendall) Karlsen, Liverpool; Laura Ward ,Western Head . Great-grandchildren: Savanna and Kierra Karlsen, Liverpool. Sisters: Mrs. Evelyn Naugler, Ontario; Mrs. Nellie Carter, Ontario.
He was predeceased by his wife, Marion E. Roy; beloved daughter Shirley A Ward; brothers Arthur, Morris, William (Bill) and Bruce; sisters Dorothy Myra, Thelma Ross, Alice Hartlen, Ethel Hartlen and Gladys (in infancy).
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date with Reverend Judy Cross officiating. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to North Queens Nursing Home or to Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Rolfe, Gerald Leo
February 8, 2010
ROLFE – Gerald Leo, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Sunday, February 7th, 2010.
Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Newman L and Ellen C. (Boutilier) Rolfe.
Gerald served with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps during World War II. Following the war, he re-enlisted and served until 1970. During this time he served in various countries including Egypt and Jamaica. After his honorable discharge from the Armed Services, he was employed for a brief time with New System Laundry in Liverpool and then with Steel and Engine Products Limited “STENPRO” as a stockman. He enjoyed reading and handy man work around his house.
He is survived by his daughter Evelyn (Wayne) Fredericks of Liverpool. Sons Danny (Wendy) of Wellington, ON, George (Bonnie) of Red Deer,AB and Murray (Donna) of Liverpool. 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Sister Helen (James) Wilson of Toronto and Brother John (Marguerite) of Halifax.
He was predeceased by his wife Audrey (Schrader), sister Agnes Burke and brothers Ernie and Newman.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. There will be no funeral service at Gerald’s request. No flowers. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com