OBITUARIES

Obituaries

Roger "Rod" Richard Wambolt

Roger "Rod" Richard Wambolt

Jun 2, 2026

WAMBOLT - Roger “Rod” Richard, 84, of Milton, Queens County passed away peacefully at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Born in Milton, he was a son of the late Cecil and Beatrice (Muree) Wamboldt.

Rod was a member of the Royal Highland Regiment of Canada Black Watch; 2nd Battalion Peacekeeper in Cypress from 1962 to 1968. Rod worked...

William Thorburne

William Thorburne

Jun 2, 2026



With saddened hearts we announce that William James Thorburne "Bill", 78, years old peacefully passed away on May 30 2026 at Queens Manor.

Bill was the only son of the late Douglas and Elsie Thorburne.

At the early age of 15 he quit school, moved to Hammonds Plains and worked at a grocery store for years. He then moved to Halifax where he...

Reverend Neil MacDonald

Reverend Neil MacDonald

Jun 1, 2026

Neil died peacefully on Monday, June 1st, lying beside his wife Linda of 64 years.

Raised in Bridgeport, Cape Breton, Neil grew up in the care of his mother, who also raised four of his cousins under the same roof. Of those cousins, Mary Lou was as close to Neil as any sibling. She and her husband Vince were loyal companions...

Nelson E. Whynot

Nelson E. Whynot

Jun 1, 2026

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Nelson E. Whynot, 64, of Liverpool, at home on June 1, 2026.

Born in Liverpool, raised in Danesville, Nelson was a son of late Edward and Doris (Mailman) Whynot along with his four sisters Valerie (Charlie) Jollimore, Lorna (David) Walker, Marlene (Bruce) Maynard and Wanda (Peter) Snow.

Nelson enjoyed his life out...

Lloyd J. Roy

Lloyd J. Roy

May 31, 2026

Lloyd James Roy, 85, of Central Port Mouton, passed on May 31, 2026. Dad was surrounded by family constantly during his last few days and I hope he was aware of unity in the room surrounding him with love.

Dad was born in South West Port Mouton to Weldon and Lula (Fisher) Roy.

He married my mom, Judy in 1965. They were...

Carl Gilbert Davis

Carl Gilbert Davis

May 31, 2026

Davis, Carl G. 92, of Summerville Centre passed away peacefully at Queens General Hospital on Sunday, May 31, 2026 with family by his side.

Born in Port Mouton, Carl was the son of the late Carl M. and Serena (nee Broughm) Davis. He graduated from Liverpool High School and took a machinists course at Steel and Engine Products (Stenpro). He married...

Robert Alvin Broome

Robert Alvin Broome

May 29, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Robert A. Broome announce his passing, after a short, but courageous battle with Glioblastoma, on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

Born in Liverpool, Dad was a son of Percy and Dorothy (Meisner) of Sandy Cove.

From the time Dad was able to he was always tinkering with something....

John Babin

John Babin

May 29, 2026



BABIN, John Peter (Jean Pierre), 83, of Riversdale/Charleston, Queens County, Nova Scotia, was "called home" suddenly on May 29,2026. Born in Montreal, Quebec to Samuel Babin and Eva Giroux. John grew up and flourished in the Gaspe's.

John was Queens County Ground Search and Rescue communications man for several years. He was also "the" Tinsmith at Bowater Mersey for 20 years...

Harold Marshall Leslie

Harold Marshall Leslie

May 25, 2026

Leslie, Harold Marshall “Hal”, of Port Mouton passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on Monday, May 25, 2026 with family by his side.

Born in Liverpool, Hal was a son of the late Cyril and Madge (Winters) Leslie.

Hal worked for a short time on a seismic boat sounding for oil off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. He then worked for...

Samuel Alvin Llewellyn

Samuel Alvin Llewellyn

May 25, 2026

Llewellyn, Samuel Alvin, of Middlewood passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Born in Bridgewater, Sam was a son of Alvin and Shirley (Crouse) Llewellyn.

After graduating, Sam worked on scallop draggers out of Lunenburg for 3 years. From there he went to work with the Dept. of Transportation and Public Works. He started his work, out in the...

"Junior" James William Olaf Oickle

"Junior" James William Olaf Oickle

May 23, 2026

“JUNIOR” James William Olaf Oickle, 68, of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in the QEII Halifax, after a short term illness.

Born in Liverpool, he was the son of the late Willis and Betty (Labrador) Oickle and Aunt Hazel and Uncle Bubby Mooers.

Junior loved his old cars and wrestling, he loved mowing grass with his special friends Ryan Foster and...

Eva Kathleen Spinney

Eva Kathleen Spinney

May 22, 2026

On Friday morning May 22nd, 2026, our dear mother Eva Spinney passed away at Surf Lodge Nursing Home, Lockport, Nova Scotia.

She was the daughter of the late James and Minnie Smith of St. Catherines River, Queens County.

After teaching in several one room School Houses, she married my dad and stayed home to look after her parents and 3 children. Her...

Stanley Ian MacLeod

Stanley Ian MacLeod

May 12, 2026

MacLeod - Stanley I., 80, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor, Liverpool on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Stanley was a son of the late Stanley E. and Rosemary (Opiola) Macleod.

Stanley moved to Canada at a young age and spent his young adult years in Ontario. He soon met and married Dawn, the mother of his...

Lawrence Lester Westhaver

Lawrence Lester Westhaver

May 12, 2026

Westhaver; Lawrence L., 89, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Born in Liverpool, Lawrence was a son of the late Thomas Whynot and Margaret (Munroe) Westhaver.

Lawrence was a machinist by trade and worked for Punk Farmer Irving, Budget Paving and owned and operated a gravel business. Following retirement, Lawrence did lathe work from...

Raymond Clifford Boudreau

Raymond Clifford Boudreau

May 10, 2026

BOUDREAU - Raymond Clifford, 69, previously of Milton, Queens County, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026 in Surf Lodge, Lockeport, Nova Scotia. Raymond suffered a stroke in the fall of 2010 which led to declining health. Ray was in bed in the comfort of his room, after having his favorite dessert; chocolate pudding with extra whipped...

Janet Evangeline Marie Stewart

Janet Evangeline Marie Stewart

May 8, 2026

Stewart, Janet Evangeline Marie (Decaire) - 93, Liverpool, NS, after a brief illness, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 8, 2026 at Queens General Hospital. 

Born in North Bay, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Florence (Jarvis) Decaire.

 Growing up during WWII, Janet learned how to live frugally and be unwaveringly generous to anyone in need....

Lena Evangeline Oickle

Lena Evangeline Oickle

May 7, 2026

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of a remarkable person, Lena Evangeline Oickle, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend on May 7th 2026 at the age of 86 years. Born in South Brookfield, Queens County to the late Leander and Mary(Waterman) Crooker, she attended Teacher’s College in Truro, NS and taught for several years....

Phyllis Anne Chouinard

Phyllis Anne Chouinard

May 7, 2026

CHOUINARD, Phyllis Anne (Joudrey) - Age 79 of Liverpool, NS passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026 at Queens General Hospital after an unexpected short battle with cancer.

Born in Blockhouse, NS, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Eva Pearle (Schleyer) Joudrey. She had fond memories growing up in the small community of Blockhouse with her family and...

R. Keith Wyer

R. Keith Wyer

Apr 27, 2026

It is with great sadness and gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of R. Keith Wyer, 89, on April 27, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

Born in Shubenacadie, N.S. , Keith grew up in a hardworking and close-knit family as one of six children of the late Robert and Muriel...

Marilyn Schrader

Marilyn Schrader

Apr 25, 2026

Schrader; Marilyn R., 87, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Windsor Elms Village, Falmouth on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Born in Hunt’s Point, Marilyn was a daughter of the late Curtis and Vera (West) Huskins.

Marilyn was a housekeeper for a number of families in the Liverpool area for many years. She was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, loved Saturday night...