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 ... Continue Reading
Archives for February 2010
Bowers – Blanche Mae
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 ... Continue Reading
Decker – A. Keith
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. ... Continue Reading
MacQuarrie, Kendall L.
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 ... Continue Reading
Whynot, Rodney Eugene
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 ... Continue Reading
Hazeldine, Eric
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. ... Continue Reading
Mosher; Lester Randolph
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 ... Continue Reading
Theakston, Freda Faye (Freeman)
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) ... Continue Reading
Tarr, John Lawrence
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 ... Continue Reading
Rolfe, Gerald Leo
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 ... Continue Reading
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