Hirtle; Ronald Wayne
June 27, 2010
HIRTLE – Ronald W., 58, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Saturday, June 26th, 2010.
Born in Mill Village, Queens County, he was a son of the late Raymond and Lenora (Brockhouse) Hirtle.
Ronald was a night watchman for STENPRO and for Mersey Seafoods for many years. He enjoyed music and playing the guitar but was most passionate about his family.
He is survived by his wife Charlene (Schrader); daughter Tanya (Craig) Dalby of Brooklyn, Sons Wayne of Liverpool and Darren (Elizabeth) of Halifax. His brother Palmer of ON.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. At Ronald’s request, there will be no funeral service. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the family or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Wylde, Genesta
June 21, 2010
WYLDE – Genesta E., 102, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, of Port Medway, Nova Scotia, died on June 17th, 2010 at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Port Medway, Nova Scotia Mrs. Wylde later moved to Rahway and Clifford Beach, N.J. before moving back to Canada in 1968. She was an avid animal lover, caring for many exotic animals during her lifetime.
She is survived by sons Russell Wylde and wife Nancy of California, Donald Wylde of Winfield Park, N.J. and daughter Ruth Tracey of California. She is also survived by adoring grandchildren Donna Schautz, Patty Ruby, Kimberly Wylde, David Updegraff, her 11 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren and her 100 year old sister Evelyn Guckert Manthorne and many loving relatives and friends.
Mrs. Wylde was predeceased by her loving husband Ernest, brothers Archibald and Anson Smith, grandsons Scott Updegraff and Mark Wylde.
Arrangements are under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private service will be held at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery, Port Medway. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Greenwood Cemetery, c/o Mr. M. Whynot, P.O. Box 104 Port Medway, NS B0J-2T0. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com.
McLellan; Kyle Robert Andrew
June 14, 2010
McLELLAN – Kyle Robert Andrew; 22. It is with profound sadness that we announce our beloved son and brother, Kyle, passed away on Saturday, June 12th, 2010.
Born in Liverpool, Kyle was the youngest child of Charles (Chuck) and Linda (Murphy) McLellan of Mill Village.
Kyle graduated from Liverpool Regional High School and then attended Nova Scotia Community College in Bridgewater. He was employed with Rhyno’s Refrigeration before moving on to J & H. Industries, Liverpool. Kyle will be remembered for his infectious smile, big blue eyes and kind heart.
Surviving besides his parents are his older sister Faye and her fiancé Colin Hartlen, Liverpool. His maternal grandmother Greta Murphy of Halifax. His aunt Pam Murphy, his cousins Laura Slade, Halifax and Heather Slade of Antigonish. His uncle and aunt Ralph and Zena Foster and cousins Heather (Danny) Spidell of Parrsboro, Willie (Pam) Foster, BC. His second mom Violet Rhyno of Charleston and Dawn, Angela, Kim and their families.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather R.S. Bruce Murphy, his maternal great grandparents Robert and Lottie Murphy and Lloyd and Lois Sponagle. His paternal grandparents Walter and Helen McLellan and paternal great grandparents George and Irene Foster.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 from 7 until 9 p.m. and funeral service will be Thursday, June 17th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. both in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Committal service will be in Riverside Cemetery, New Harbour, Guysborough Co. at a later date following cremation. Family flowers only, donations in Kyle’s memory may be made to Liverpool Regional High School Scholarship Fund or the Mill Village and District Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Aulenback; W. Dean
June 9, 2010
Aulenback – W. Dean, 67, of Western Head, Queens County passed away suddenly at home on Monday, June 7th, 2010.
Dean will be fondly remembered as “jack of all trades”. His love for his family extended beyond; he couldn’t do enough. He will be always loved and remembered but sadly missed by his wife Jan, his children and his grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. At Dean’s request, there will be no funeral service. Donations may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
Smith, Mary
June 7, 2010
SMITH, Mary Noel -89, of Pictou, and formerly of Port Mouton, passed away June 1, 2010 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Herbert & Sarah (Roy) Farmer. Surviving are her daughter, Etta (Maxwell) Whynot, Liverpool; adopted son, Charlie Smith, Ontario; nine grandchildren and many great grandchildren; sister, Edith, Caledonia. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman; daughter, Hilda; sisters, Sarah, Florence, Ada, Roxena; brothers, Alfred, George, Herbert, Winnifred, Mark, Duncan, Victor; three half sisters. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Laurel Hill, Cemetery, Port Mouton.
Hanson, Sheila
June 7, 2010
HANSON; Sheila “Billie”, 86, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully May 26th, 2010 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, she was a daughter of the late George and Beatrice Allen.
Billie served in the Royal Air Force during World War Two in Air Traffic Control. After the war, she emigrated to Canada with her husband, John Hanson, an RCAF pilot and her baby daughter. She worked at the University of New Brunswick as a Bindery Supervisor for many years and retired to Nova Scotia’s South Shore in 1980.
Billie is survived by her daughter Shirley Rose of Calgary, AB. Her grand daughters Cheryl Cruikshank of Holland Landing, ON. Cassandra and Tamara Rose of Calgary. Her grandsons David McMinniman of Calgary and Douglas McMinniman of Kelowna, BC , five great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and her dear friends Smith and Ellis Anthony of Liverpool.
She was predeceased by her husband John on January 26th, 1994 and her daughter Sandra Cruikshank on January 25th, 2009.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. No flowers by requestOnline condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
Dobson; James Edgar
June 2, 2010
DOBSON – James Edgar “Jim”, 61 – Jim passed away peacefully at his home in Pleasant River, Queens County, which he shared with his loving devoted wife of 37 years, Linda (Murphy) on May 28th, 2010.
He was a son of the late George and Marion (Heslop) Dobson.
His younger brothers David and Stephen predeceased Jim. Jim, George, David and Stephen all passed away as result of Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy (a neuromuscular disorder)
In his youth he enjoyed scouts, bowling, hunting, fishing, hiking, rifle marksmanship and earned many trophies. Motorcycles were his first love to fix, ride and enjoy.
Jim was a licensed car and heavy machinery mechanic. He worked for a logging company in Labrador and then at several garages in Nova Scotia. Due to a work injury ending his career as a mechanic, he retrained as a Stationery Engineer working for National Sea Products, Lunenburg until 1983 when he was laid off due to a diagnosis of Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy. When he was no longer able to work and, seeking more information regarding his disorder and what was done internationally, Linda visited university libraries and researched world-wide addresses regarding muscular dystrophy disorders. They sent thousands of letters and used the answers from world-wide Muscular Dystrophy researchers and organizations to write an unpublished manuscript. To accomplish this, Jim taught himself computer use. For the next twenty years, they published SMDI. INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER (a publication by and for those concerned with muscular dystrophy or the allied disorders) and ACCESS-ABLE INFORMATION (a quarterly disability information resource for helping people help themselves), till ended by ill health. They constantly fundraised and used all their own funds to offer free information internationally.
Jim and Linda felt blessed in his hour of need to have the excellent care of Dr. Abriel and other members of the Palliative Care Team, and were grateful to VON Bertha Fiddes. Both were thankful for the Home Support workers. They appreciated e-mails from Dobson cousins and for friends who supported them: his lifetime friend Glenn and Linda Morris, Brenda Webb and sons Jonathan and Mark Roach, Bill and Gay Fancy, Edith Ficker, Linda’s (Murphy) family and many more.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Service, Liverpool. A memorial reception for Jim will be held at Pleasant River Hall on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.. All donations in Jim’s memory may be made to his wife as she plans to continue to assist others with neuromuscular disorders and disabilities. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com.