OBITUARIES

POTTIE – Marjory Eloise, 96, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on Wednesday, June 11, 2014.

Born in Berwick, she was a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Holland) Wilson.

At 17, Marjory attended the Maritime Business School and began work at the Carleton Hotel where she met her future husband Leonard Pottie. They married in...

Smith, George Warren “Ticker”, 73, of East Port Medway, Queens County, passed away on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013, at Hebbs Cross, Lunenburg County, as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Centreville, Cape Sable Island, he was a son of the late Samuel and Julia (Ross) Smith. George was a fisherman for all of his working life. He enjoyed...

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Harvey Minard Kempton on Thursday, June 5, 2014 in the Veteran’s unit of Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg.

Born in Milton on December 9, 1925, he was the eldest child of the late Thaddeus S. and Roberta D. (Minard) Kempton.

Harvey attended Milton School, worked for Mersey Paper Company for one...

CARTER – Joyce E., 87, of Ottawa, ON, formerly of Sackville, NB and Port Mouton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Starwood Extendicare, Ottawa, ON on Tuesday, June 3, 2014.

Born in Port Mouton, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Vera (Wagner) Atkinson.

Joyce worked for the former Madden’s Drug Store in Liverpool and the Zellers Stores...

PURDY – Donald B. 101, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.

Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late Thomas Purdy and Viola Wamboldt.

Donald began working at age 15 joining his father fishing off Sable Island and the Grand Banks. He later found work assisting in...

Mansfield, Angela Ann. 48, of Bridgewater, passed away on Saturday, May 31st, 2014, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of Franklyn Mansfield and the late Joan (Corkum) Mansfield.

She is survived by her loving companion, Robert Balser; sons, Lee, of Sault Ste Marie, Jeremy, of Bridgewater; sister Donna...

ROBAR – Peggy Ann Eugene, 66, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

Born in Milton, Queens County, she was a daughter of the late Montford and Inez (McCoombs) Robar.

Peggy was a nurse for over thirty years working at the Nova Scotia Hospital in Dartmouth until her retirement. She loved to be...

Whynot, Clyde “Mitchell”, 73, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, May 27th, 2014.

Born in Western Head, Queens County, he was a son of the late Ralph and Mildred (Dolliver) Whynot.

Mitchell worked as a spare for Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited and full time with Michelin Tire before working as a painter with Steel...

ORME – C. Edward, 81, of Liverpool , Queens County, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2014 in Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg.

Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late Charles and Jennie (Whynot)(Schrader) Orme.

Eddie worked for a time with Earl Amirault Electrical before moving on to the Town of Liverpool, first as a temp, then...

Whalen, James Douglas, 78, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late George “Edward” and Ellen (Lannon) Whalen.  Jimmy was known as a very hard worker. He worked at numerous jobs over the years. He sailed on...

MacDonald; Vivian G., 92, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor, Liverpool on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

Born in Newellton, Cape Sable Island, she was a daughter of the late Archie and Ida (Quinlan) Newell.

Vivian was a member of the Liverpool United Baptist Church and president of the Women’s Missionary Society for 17 years. She was...

Wambolt, Amos Ronald, 71, of West Berlin, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2014, in the VG site of the QEII, Halifax, surrounded by his loving family.   Amos drove a tractor trailer for 32 years, retiring in 2008. He and Marie loved to square dance and were longtime members of the Jolly Rogers Square Dance Club, he...

Whynacht, Janine Florence “Bunny”, 61, of Voglers Cove, Lunenburg County, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 12th, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in South West Port Mouton, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Marion (White) Roy.  Bunny enjoyed gardening, camping and traveling. She worked as a bookkeeper at Ovens National Park in Riverport.  ...

WHYNOT – Frances Victoria Dunn, 91, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Saturday, May 10, 2014 with her family by her side.

Born in Plunkett, SK, she was a daughter of the late William and Ann (Dunn) Taylor.

Frances was a prairie girl growing up on a small farm in Saskatchewan. In 1945,...

Freeman – Lola Pauline, of Bedford, formerly of Greenfield, passed away peacefully in her 96th year on Wednesday, April 30 in the Abbie Lane Hospital, Halifax.

Born in Waterloo, Lunenburg County, she was the youngest daughter of Marcus and Jennie Crouse.

Lola graduated from Normal College in Truro and was a well-respected teacher in Lunenburg and Queens County schools. She...

Swayzie, Marion Doris, 69, of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014, at home.  Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late William and Edith (Hagen) Swayzie.  Marion enjoyed playing bingo, jigsaw puzzles, reading and touring the countryside with her best friend Mary. She spent most of her working life babysitting and housekeeping.  She...

FRALIC – Dennis E., 69, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.

Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Rafuse) Fralic.

Dennis worked for the former Red and White Store in Liverpool and then moved on to the Eastern Home and Auto Store, the Canadian...

MANSFIELD – Phyllis M., 89, of Bridgewater, formerly of Caledonia, Queens County passed away peacefully in Hillside Pines on Tuesday, April 22, 2014.

Born in Westfield, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Mildred (Mansfield) Smith.

Phyllis was very active in the Caledonia United Baptist Church serving as a member of the choir, Sunday school teacher, Fidelis Club...

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Dougald Thealo Bolivar, 82, of Buckfield, Queens County who succumbed to the late stages of dementia.

Born in Chelsea, he was a son of the late Livingstone and Mildred (Bolivar) Bolivar of Bridgewater.

Dougald started his career in various accounting positions and then decided that suits were not...

Balcom, Mary Gladys “Midge”, 65, of Milton, Queens County, passed away on Saturday, April 19th, 2014, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

 Born in Milton, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Olive (Wamboldt) Whynot.

 Midge worked for many years in small options homes as a care taker and in her later years she worked as a...