Bailey-Tobin; Alice
January 7, 2012
ALICE BAILEY TOBIN, 98, of Mersey Point, Queens County, passed away January 5, 2012 at Melville Gardens, Halifax, where she was a resident for the past six years. Born in Liverpool she was the daughter of Walter and Jennie (Rafuse) Chandler. As an accomplished pianist, music played a big part in her life, starting in her early teens by playing piano for the Silent Movies at the Astor Theatre. Alice was involved with arts, crafts and silver smithing – winning awards in silver jewellery work for original designs. She was a member of the first group of ladies to play at Liverpool Curling Club, and as a member of Trinity Anglican Church also took part in several church groups.
Alice is survived by her daughter Chandler (Channie) Vincent, grandsons Paul Vincent (Karen), Peter Vincent (Jackie) and Mark Vincent (Susan), great-grandchildren Kelly Muise (Jeremy), Megan, Erin, Josh, Cory and Jake Vincent, great-great grandson Hunter Muise and sister-in-law Kaye Chandler.
Alice was predeceased by her first husband C. Russell Bailey, son Paul Bailey, second husband William Tobin, son-in-law Eric Vincent, brothers John, Robert and William Chandler, and sisters Elizabeth Hazlam and Eleanor Millson.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held in Liverpool at a later date. Donations may be made in Alice’s memory to Trinity Anglican Church, P.O. Box 1363, Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0 or Melville Gardens Enhanced Care, 11 Ramsgate Lane, Halifax, NS B3P 2S9.
Arrangements entrusted to Chandlers’ Funeral Services Ltd., Liverpool. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com
Dunn; Dorothy Rosemond
January 7, 2012
DUNN – Dorothy Rosemond, formerly of Middlefield, Queens County, passed away peacefully on January 7th, 2012 at Queens Manor, Liverpool, surrounded by her loving family.
Born December 7, 1927, in Middlefield, Queens County, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Mae (Saunders) Freeman.
She lived most of her life in Middlefield and was a dedicated wife, mother and caregiver to elders. “Dot” loved country music, playing guitar, and gardening. She welcomed one and all to her home and enjoyed a good kitchen party. She met life’s challenges with humour.
She is survived by her son Gary Dunn (Mary), daughters Carol Smith (Wayne), Donna Peverill (Dale), Patricia Whynot (Kevin), 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband Mervyn, son James, brother Stanley (“Tom”) and sister Clara.
A service to remember and celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A reception will follow the service at the Canoe & Camera Club in Milton. Internment will be in Middlefield-Pleasantfield Community Cemetery following the reception. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the MS Society. Special thanks to Dr. Tim Woodford and to the staff at Queen’s Manor for their loving care over the years. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Ferguson; Mary “Mildred”
January 7, 2012
FERGUSON – Mary “Mildred”, 83 of Hillside Pines, Bridgewater, formerly of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on January 5, 2012.
Born in Brooklyn, Queens Co, she was the elder daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Mildred “Basheba” (Snow) Flemming.
Mildred was a long time member of Milton Christian Church, Disciples of Christ where she served as assistant treasurer and was active in the Christian Womens’ Fellowship. In her earlier years, she was a youth leader for both 4H and Brownies. She enjoyed sewing, and crafts, particularly ceramics. For many years, she and her husband, Bob were avid square dancers, forming many strong friendships. They frequently travelled across the province, as well as Europe, for square dances. Mildred loved to go for “spur of the moment” drives where she and Bob would stop along the way at their favourite restaurants or to visit friends. The light of her life was her beloved grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband and best friend of 54 years, Robert (Bob); daughters Janice (James) Harvie of Bridgewater, Paula (Paul) Yarn of Dartmouth; her treasured grandchildren: Mallory (Nathan England), Nathan, Shannon, and Liam Harvie, and Callyn (Jeremy Whalen), Christopher, Colin, and Camden Yarn; brother Robert (Joan) Flemming of Great Hill; sister in law Audree ( Jason) Ferguson of Halifax. She had special fondness for her niece, Alexis (John) Millar of Ottawa and her 2nd cousin, Kenneth Wile of South Brookfield.
She was predeceased by her sister Dorothy Mae Hirtle.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandler’s Funeral Home, Liverpool. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 14, at 3.00PM at Milton Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. Reverend Angus R. MacDonald officiating. Reception to follow. Burial will be at a later date. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Milton Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. The family would like to thank the staff of the 4th floor for their kind and compassionate care during Mom’s hospitalization, particularly Tina, Jill, and Dr. Mada Nestel. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Quinn; Vivian Louise
January 2, 2012
QUINN – Vivian Louise. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing on December 30th, 2011 at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born September 19, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Iola Coolen and the late J. Malcolm MacDonald.
For most of her adult life, she worked in Liverpool, NS and Timmins, ON retiring back to NS in 1985.
She is survived by daughters Donna (David) Campbell, Sudbury, ON; Deborah Ramey, Bridgewater. Son Richard (Carolyn) Hennebery, Liverpool. Step daughter Susan (Les) Coles, Timmins, On. Step sons: John (Barbara) Quinn, Terry Quinn, Michael (Tina) Quinn, Brian (Debbie) Quinn. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by husband John “Jack” Quinn, first husband W. Malcolm Henneberry, daughter Yvonne “Bonnie” Huskins, sister Doris Shatford and brother Malcolm “Junior” MacDonald.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A celebration of Vivian’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Vivian’s memory may be made to charity of choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Anthony; Lawrence Clifford
January 1, 2012
ANTHONY – Lawrence Clifford, 82, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on December 31st, 2011.
Born in Charleston, Queens County, he was a son of the late Laurence and Dorothy (MacKinnon) Anthony.
For numerous years, Lawrence was owner/manager of South Shore Transport, Liverpool. He was supervisor with Department of Transportation, Liverpool Depot until his retirement in 1996. He enjoyed hunting and sport fishing in his younger years. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-granddaughter who was the “apple of his eye”. He will be missed by his numerous friends with whom he met regularly at the local grocery store parking lot.
He is survived by his daughters Wendy (Stephen) Whynot and Wanda (Brian) Spencer, both of Milton. His sons Sterling (Marilyn) of Bridgewater and Wayne (Judy) of Milton. His grandchildren Jason, Michael and Laurie-Anne and his great-granddaughter Casey. Sisters: Edna Meisner of Bridgewater, Helen Rafuse of New Germany, Roxie (Ingram) Johnson and Myra Knox both of Brooklyn.
He was predeceased by his wife Florence (Thistle) in 1986 and his sister Izilda Lyons.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, where a visitation will be held Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 from 7 until 9 p.m. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in Zion United Cemetery, Payzant Street, Liverpool. No flowers at the request of the family. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Moreau; Hilda Marie
January 1, 2012
MOREAU – Hilda Marie, 95, of Queens Manor, Liverpool, formerly of Port Medway, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor on Saturday, December 31st, 2011.
Born in Greenfield, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Annie (Aulenback) Freeman.
Hilda was a member of the Highway Pentecostal Assembly in Sandy Cove. She loved to read and listen to music.
She is survived by her daughter Florence (Patrick) Parnell of Mill Village. Son Randall of Liverpool. 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Her brothers Lee of Ontario and Foreman of Dartmouth.
She was predeceased besides her parents by her adoptive parents James and Bertha Moreau, Husband, Edward, daughter Betty Parnell, son Charles, her sisters Irene Huskins and twin sisters Muriel Parnell and Myrtle Brown. Her twin brother Harold, brothers Frank, Alvin, Robie and Gordon.
Visitation will be Monday, January 2nd, 2012 from 7 until 9 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in Highway Pentecostal Assembly, Sandy Cove. Reverend Fred Carr officiating. Burial will be in Mill Village Community Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Highway Pentecostal Assembly, Sandy Cove or to Queens Manor, Liverpool. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Munhall; Mary Kate
December 30, 2011
MUNHALL Mary Kate (1923 – 2011) died December 29th, 2011 at home in Mill Village, Queens County.
Mary was the older daughter of Henry and Ann Cleverdon of West Webbery, Alverdiscott, Devon, England where she grew up. She was educated at Adelaide College and Cambridge University where she read history. Mary’s love of classical music resulted in her first job as transcriber to the Reginald King Quintet, a regular BBC broadcaster. In 1944 she met and married Robert L. Munhall, US army Ordnance, and in 1946, as a war bride, joined him on Long Island, NY. He predeceased her earlier this year. During her years in the US, she was very active in community affairs and served for many years as an officer and Life Member of the NY Sate Parent Teacher Association. Having grown up in a 16th century house, appreciating ancient British Architecture and antique furnishings, she opened her own antiques business on Long Island in 1962 and became a well known dealer at New England shows and a frequent lecturer. Another compelling part of Mary’s life was the rescue and care of homeless pets and for many years she actively worked with Northeast Connecticut Animal Rescue. In 1993, Mary and Bob immigrated to Canada choosing an 18th century Mill Village house as their home. This was fulfilling a long cherished dream of following in the footsteps of many of her 19th century ancestors who settled in Halifax and elsewhere in Canada. Her interest in antiques unabated, Mary became skilled in the restoration of Maritime hooked mats and a frequent appraiser at local Antiques Road Shows. An avid gardener, Mary made each home where she and Bob lived a show place and was a prize winning flower arranger.
She is survived by two sons: Robert and Michael and grandsons Trevor and Matthew all of the USA.
Predeceased besides her husband Bob, was her only sibling, Nancy Blackman and her beloved daughter in law Sally Williams Munhall.
Mary had a happy, full and colorful life and at her request there will be no service or mourning. For those wishing to do so, a donation in Mary’s name to the Queens County SPCA, P.O. Box 2012, Liverpool, NS B0T-1K0 would be deeply appreciated. Better yet, please consider the loving adoption in her memory of a homeless dog or cat from any animal rescue organization or shelter. Mary and her family would like to thank Dr. Sarah Cosh, Heather Cameron and the South Shore Palliative Care Service, the VON nurses, the home care workers of Queens Home Support and many friends and neighbours for all their care over the last several months. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com. http://vimeo.com/34359006
Wentzell; Mildred Kathleen
December 29, 2011
Wentzell, Mildred Kathleen, 82, of Beach Meadows, Queens Co. passed away peacefully at Queens Manor in Liverpool on December 24th, 2011 with her daughters at her side.
Born in Malagash, Cumberland County on Sept. 6th, 1929, she was the eldest of four children born to the late William and Truena (Mattatall) Purdy.
Mildred will be remembered as a loving and generous wife, mother and grandmother. She gave generously of her time and talents to make everyone’s life a little brighter and more fulfilled. Much of her time was spent knitting and crocheting items, most of which were given to family and friends. She also loved to cook and bake and those who were fortunate enough to sample her breads, pies and good home cooking were always wanting to come back for more. They will say they never left her kitchen hungry! She kept her wood stove burning and many times she had to open the door to let the heat out in the cold of winter. She gave much time and energy to various community events and activities including the Emmanuel United Church, Beach Meadows Community Hall, Seaside Seniors and the Brooklyn Marina. Mildred spent her first years in the area working for a local doctor and his wife as Nanny to their four children. Once married she helped run a large turkey farm with her husband for many years. In her retired years, she provided child care to several children in her community whom she loved like grandchildren and then, when she had grandchildren of her own, she spent as much time as possible with them and loved every moment.
She is survived by her daughters Joanne (David) Daniels, of Beach Meadows and Pauline (Andrew) Whynot, of Mahone Bay; grandchildren Matthew, Jessie and Jared; sister Sadie (Howard) Treen, of Malagash and several nieces and nephews.
Mildred was predeceased by her husband Edwin and brothers Hilton and Winston.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on January 7th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool with Rev. Brian Wentzell officiating. A committal will take place at a later date in Malagash in keeping with Mildred’s wishes. Donations may be made to Queens Manor, Liverpool or the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com. The family would like to extend gratitude to all of Mildred’s care givers both in and out of the Manor and particularly to those friends who continued to provide support and respect during her failing health.
Frail; Sharon Maxine
December 18, 2011
Frail, Sharon Maxine, 55, of Hibernia, Queens County, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011, in The QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax.
Born in Caledonia, she was a daughter of the late Mervin and Evangeline (Weare) Merry.
She was the head of Environmental Service and Maintance at North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia, where she was beloved and well respected employee for over 25 years. Sharon loved her little dog Bear, gardening, knitting, socializing, and visiting her many friends and family. She was a member of the Caledonia United Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son Vance, of Stettler, Alberta; sisters Gail (Paul) Fancy, of Westfield, Paulette (Arden) Doak, of Fredericton, N.B., Lynn (Stephen) Martin, of Bridgewater; brothers Larry (Valerie), Leigh (Catherine), both of Maitland Bridge; many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a brother James.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 20th, from 7-9 p.m., from Chandlers Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, December 21st, at 2:00 p.m., from the Caledonia United Baptist Church. Reverend John Boddy officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Maitland Bridge. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Caledonia United Baptist Church or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com
Baker; William Dennis
December 16, 2011
BAKER – William D. Jr. 72, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on Thursday, December 15th, 2011.
Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late William and Edith (Orme) Baker Sr.
William was a foreman for the former New System Laundry for many years before moving on to the parts department at Cole Ford Sales in Sandy Cove where he retired in 2004. He was an avid softball player in his younger years and a fan of the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Bruins and the New England Patriots.
He is survived by his wife Sheila (Jollimore), his daughter Crystal (Calvin) Brannen of White Point, his granddaughter Erin Spinney of Saskatoon and his sister Marjorie “Marnie” (Allen) Hatt of Liverpool.
He was predeceased by his infant sister Sherry, his sisters Donna MacNutt and Janice Rafuse, his half-sister Rita Hunt and his brother John “Jackie”.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private family burial will take place at a later date. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Queens Manor Palliative Care Unit or the IWK Neo-Natal Unit. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com