OBITUARIES

Obituaries

Stanley Wilfred Williams

Stanley Wilfred Williams

May 22, 2025

Williams - Stanley W., was reunited with the love of his life after 21 years on May 22, 2025 with his son, Peter, by his side.

Born in South West Port Mouton, Stanley was a son of the late Charles and Nina Williams.

Stanley went to school until the fourth grade when he went to work. He was a fisherman most of...

Rhonda Lee Fader

Rhonda Lee Fader

May 19, 2025

Rhonda Lee Fader was born in Caledonia, Nova Scotia  to Mildred White and grew up in New Grafton with her grandparents Steward and Daisy, her father Ken, and siblings Kevin, Stewart (Pam), Joey (Sherry), and Lori. She was a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, Auntie, and friend; a deeply committed member of her community all of her life;...

Richard James Freeman

Richard James Freeman

May 10, 2025

Richard James Freeman, 60 — a husband, father, brother, business leader, lawyer, guitarist, alpine skier, water sports enthusiast, and all-around fun-loving man - passed away peacefully at his home in Greenfield, Nova Scotia, on May 10, 2025, with family by his side.

Despite a valiant and courageous battle, Richard ultimately succumbed to glioblastoma. He spent the final year of his life...

Richard Lloyd Langille

Richard Lloyd Langille

Jan 4, 2025

 Langille - Richard L., 73, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 4, 2025 with his family by his side.

Born in Liverpool, Richard was a son of the late Murray and Lottie (Lingley) Langille.

Richard was a mechanic for many years working for the same garage for over 45 years. He had a vast amount of mechanical knowledge...

William Vernon Hawkes

William Vernon Hawkes

May 17, 2025

William "Vernon" Hawkes, 96, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday May 17, 2025 at South Shore Regional Hospital.

Born in West Caledonia NS, he was the son of the late Richard and Grace (Crouse) Hawkes.

Vernon held various jobs early on, including woodsman, Co-op Market manager, and floor finisher, but spent most of his career as a...

Lawson Albert Pardy

Lawson Albert Pardy

May 13, 2025

Pardy - L. Albert, 76, of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Born in Montreal, PQ, Albert was a son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Marshall) Pardy.

Albert was a longtime school custodian working for South Shore School Board. He was an avid Montreal Canadiens fan and loved trains and...

Bernice Annie Mailman

Bernice Annie Mailman

May 13, 2025

Mailman - Bernice A, 81, of North Brookfield, Queens County, passed away peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Born in Middleton, NS, Bernice was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Cynthia (Tufts) Simpson.

Bernice was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting, cooking, baking and pickling. She was known for her pies especially her apple pies which...

Rodney Avery Fancy

Rodney Avery Fancy

May 6, 2025

Fancy - Rodney A., 61, of Westfield, Queens County, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Born in Caledonia, Rod was a son of the late Avery and Frances (Mansfield) Fancy.

Rod worked in the woods and sawmills all his life. He was a country and bluegrass lover and had a very powerful voice that was...

Jean Shirley Luxton

Jean Shirley Luxton

May 6, 2025

Luxton - Jean S., 83, of Kempt, Queens County, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, NS.

Born in Halifax, Jean was a daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Burgess) Smith

Mom’s happiest days were spent at the cabin on Mill Lake. That was her sanctuary, her happy place, where she found peace and joy surrounded...

James Allan Dwyer

James Allan Dwyer

May 6, 2025



It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Allan Dwyer on May 6, 2025, just shy of his 74th birthday.

After reconnecting in the spring of 2021, Jim and Rosemary were married on August 27th 2022. They settled on Little Tancook Island, Nova Scotia, where they enjoyed a peaceful life filled with music, friendship,...

Marilyn Phyllis Gaskell

Marilyn Phyllis Gaskell

May 2, 2025

Gaskell - Marilyn P., 78, of Port Medway, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor, Liverpool on Friday, May 2, 2025 with her daughters by her side.

Born in Liverpool, Marilyn was a daughter of the late Max and Evelyn (Wolfe) Parks.

Marilyn was a former customer service representative for the local Sears outlet and secretary/treasurer/bookkeeper for Gaskell Fisheries Ltd. overseeing...

Lawson Everette Parker

Lawson Everette Parker

Apr 28, 2025

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Lawson E. Parker, who departed this life at the age of 83 in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Born in Campbellton, New Brunswick, Lawson moved to Sudbury, Ontario, as a young boy. He was the beloved son of Ernest Parker and Carolyn Gustavson (née Pentland)- predeceased. Brother to Nora Olive and Rupurt...

Fairn Victor Legge

Fairn Victor Legge

Apr 23, 2025

Legge - Fairn V., 62, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Born in Liverpool, Fairn was a son of the late John and Jeanette (Robar) Legge.

Fairn was a kind, quiet man who was a self-thinker, never depending on others and too proud to ask for help. He worked in...

Ronald Harold Zwicker

Ronald Harold Zwicker

Apr 22, 2025

ZWICKER - Ronald Harold, 68, of Milton, Queens County, N.S. passed away peacefully in the ICU. South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025.

Born in Liverpool, Ron was a son of the late Harold and Marie (Alexander) Zwicker.

Ron was the friendliest guy you’d ever want to meet, a jokester, willing to help anyone anytime. Ron enjoyed trout fishing, deer...

Henry Wilbert Silver

Henry Wilbert Silver

Apr 20, 2025

Silver, Henry Wilbert, 83 of North Brookfield, Queens County, passed away at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, on April 20th, 2025.

Born in North Brookfield, Queens County, Nova Scotia, Henry was the son of the late Randolph and Margaret (Awalt) Silver.

Henry began his working life in his teens, working with his father in a sawmill located at North Brookfield. He married his...

Charles Herbert Hearn

Charles Herbert Hearn

Apr 19, 2025

Hearn - Charles H., 77,  of Westfield, Queens county, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Born in Antigonish, Charlie was a son of the late Wm. Lewis and Rita (Delorey) Hearn.

Charlie spent his early working career involved in the forestry industry. He then started a 31 year career at Kedjimkujik National Park retiring as Backcountry Maintenance Supervisor...

Helen Gertrude Cowie

Helen Gertrude Cowie

Apr 18, 2025

Cowie - Helen G., 91, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Blomidon Court, Wolfville, on Friday, April 18, 2025.

Born in Mahone Bay, Helen was a daughter of the late Tracy and Irene (Legge) Zwicker.

Helen was a loving, caring, trustworthy and strong perfectionist throughout her entire life. Graduating from the Grace Maternity Hospital as a maternity ward nurse, she...

Sharon Louise Saulnier

Sharon Louise Saulnier

Apr 16, 2025



Sharon Louise Sauliner, 76, of Liverpool, brought boundless love and light to everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was the cherished granddaughter of Herbert and Onita Trimm and beloved daughter of Patricia Pentz. From the start, Sharon stood out in the world—her heart overflowed with generosity, and her life was spent serving others with grace and kindness.

Sharon and her...

Catherine Elaine Wall

Catherine Elaine Wall

Apr 16, 2025

Catherine ‘Elaine’ Wall (nee Colp)

Elaine Wall passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool after an extended battle with medical issues.

Born in West Berlin, Queens County, NS, Elaine was a daughter of Helen Marie (Selig) Colp of West Berlin and the late Brenton Palmer Colp.

Elaine lived in Toronto for a few years, however, Cowie Hill was...

Lorraine "Luke" Ralph Lewis

Lorraine "Luke" Ralph Lewis

Apr 12, 2025

Lewis - Lorraine “Luke” Ralph, age, 88 of South Brookfield, NS, passed away suddenly on April, 12, 2025 at home.

Born in Monteagle, New Brunswick, Luke was a son of the late George and Ada (Smith) Lewis.

Luke worked as a truck driver in his younger years transitioning to body work and working his way to body shop foreman right up to...