OBITUARIES
Obituaries
Ethel Mae Heasman
May 23, 2025
It is with profound sadness the family of the late Ethel Mae Heasman, 94, of Port Mouton, Queens County, passed away at home on Friday, May 23rd, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Port Mouton, Ethel was a daughter of the late Ralph and Mabel (Wagner) Fraser.
Ethel lived an extraordinary life beginning in her early years working at the...
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...
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...
Vickie Joyce Loader
May 20, 2025
Loader – Vickie J., 69, of White Point, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Liverpool, Vickie was the daughter of the late Phyllis Weagle and adoptive daughter of Jack and Ellen MacLeod.
Vickie entered the workforce as a Personal Care Worker at Victoria General Hospital in Halifax before joining the staff...
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;...
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...
Gary Grant Gehue
May 14, 2025
Gehue – Gary G, age 78, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14th, at Queens General Hospital in Liverpool, with his loving wife by his side.
Born in Digby, Nova Scotia, Gary was the beloved son of the late Flossie (Eisnor) Gehue Campbell and stepson of the late James “Scottie” Campbell.
Gary began his career with the Liverpool...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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