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

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, 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),  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

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,  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

WHYNOT - Clyde J.,  91, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully at Queens General Hospital on Sunday, January 31st, 2010. Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late James and Florence (Harnish) Whynot. Clyde was a veteran of  the Second World War, serving overseas with the R.C.A.C.E.. Following the war, he worked as a carpenter doing renovations and home construction throughout Queens County before beginning a small window making business. In 1957 he opened his own woodworking business in ... Continue Reading

FRAIL - Royce C.,  87, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully in Dartmouth General Hospital on Monday, January 25th, 2010..              Born in Harmony Mills, Queens County, he was a son of the late Henry J. and Gladys (Waterman) Frail.              Royce was a veteran of World War II serving overseas with the R.C.C.S. Signal Corps. Following the war, he worked with MT&T for 42 years retiring as a supervisor. He is survived by his daughter Patricia (Peter) Silver of Broad Cove and ... Continue Reading

BURGESS - Bradford St. Clair  83, of Port Mouton, Queens County passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, on Friday, January 22, 2010. Born in Southwest Port Mouton, he was  a son of the late Austin and Eva (Burgess) Burgess. Brad was a former employee with Markland Shipping Company for five years. He also sailed aboard the gypsum boats  out of Hantsport. He served with the Canadian Coast guard for over 20 years until his retirement in 1985. He is survived by his ... Continue Reading

LAWSON, Ronald, M.,  56, of Summerville Centre, Queens County, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.                     Born in Liverpool, he was a son of Amy (Hupman) Lawson of Summerville Centre and the late Murray Lawson. Ron grew up in Summerville Centre and attended Port Mouton School and Liverpool Regional High School. At an early age, Ron knew his passion was fire fighting and working in the woods. Following his graduation from ... Continue Reading