In his 91st year, Kenneth Wilkinson passed away peacefully at home on July 30th, 2011 surrounded by the love of his family. In the shadow left by this wonderful man lay countless lives and groups forever changed and pathways carved where none had been before. Born April 24, 1921, in Toronto, the eldest of three children, Ken enjoyed a vibrant childhood, participating in countless community groups where his life of service began in roles including that of King Scout and church youth group ... Continue Reading
Archives for July 2011
Freeman; Paul Edward
FREEMAN - Paul Edward,89, of Harmony, Queens County, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, July 28th, 2011 Born in Harmony Mills, Queens County, he was a son of the late Edward J. and Agnes (Smith) Freeman. Paul , along with his father and brother, owned and operated the Caledonia Hardwood Company for a number of years before he became a clerk for the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission from where he retired. He was a member of the Caledonia United Baptist Church, Mechanics Lodge #78, ... Continue Reading
Parks; Melba Rachel
PARKS - Melba Rachel, 89, of East Port Medway, Queens County, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Heart of the Valley Nursing Home, Middleton on July 24th, 2011.. Born in Vogler’s Cove on October 15th, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Lelia (Conrad) Conrad. Melba was a lifelong resident of East Port Medway and a member of Wesley United Church where she served as organist for 50 years. She was also a member of the U.C.W. Melba enjoyed knitting and especially baking. Many a ... Continue Reading
Jollimore; Vivian Elsie Anna
JOLLIMORE- Vivian Elsie Anna, 71, of Western Head, Queens County, passed peacefully into God’s arms, July 21st, 2011, at home . Born in Mersey Point, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Harold and Ena Beatrice (Levy) Greek. Before her stroke, Vivian loved being active. She and her husband Jordie travelled and attended many country music concerts. She was an accomplished seamstress and a member of the Mersey Branch Royal Canadian Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, Liverpool. She will be fondly ... Continue Reading
Melanson; Royce Victor “Hap”
MELANSON - Royce V. “Hap” , 79, of Harborview Haven, Lunenburg , formerly of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Harborview Haven on Friday, July 8th, 2011. “Hap” was born in Mill Village, Queens County on June 25th, 1932, a son of the late Alexander and Cassie (Boland) Melanson. Hap had a varied working career in grocery stores, stockrooms and with computers. He finished his working years at Mersey Seafoods as a buyer. He offered volunteer services to several organizations over the years. ... Continue Reading
Weaver; Loretta Pauline
WEAVER - Loretta P., 74, of Milton Queens County passed away peacefully in North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia on July 5th, 2011. Born in Liverpool, she was the daughter of the late Stewart and Margaret (Baker)(Conrad) Young. Loretta worked for the former Wong’s Restaurant in Liverpool as well as National Sea Products. She loved animals and enjoyed bingo. She will be fondly remembered as a fun loving, easy going person. She is survived by her sons David ... Continue Reading
Grant; William Austin
85, of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Milton, he was a son of the late Evelyn Grant and stepson of the late John Hatt. William was a veteran of World War Two serving with the Merchant Marine. He also sailed with Mersey Paper Company aboard gypsum boats out of Hantsport. He worked for Mersey Seafoods for a time, as well as C. W. MacLeod’s as a labourer. William enjoyed his ... Continue Reading
Veinot; Mildred Ruth
VEINOT - Mildred Ruth, 77, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Queens General Hospital,June 30th, 2011. Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Sarah (Fowler) Moulton. Mildred will always be fondly remembered as an excellent cook and she loved to bake.. She enjoyed time spent with her family and friends. She was a former member of the Liverpool Fire Fighters Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband of 59 years Esmond “Ted”; ... Continue Reading
Atkins; Agnes Cecilia
ATKINS - Agnes Cecilia, 89, of Caledonia, Queens County, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 30th, 2011 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in West Caledonia, April 10th, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Burton and Annie (Conway) Canning. Agnes was devoted to her family and nothing gave her greater pleasure than having the houseful of family and friends. She loved cooking and baking for all of them. She cherished the time spent with her ... Continue Reading
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