OBITUARIES

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...

It is with profound regret that Pearl’s family announces her passing in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, on April 13 after a brief illness.

Pearl was born in Chelsea, Lunenburg County, on July 23, 1929 to the late T. Raymond and Ella (Baker) Uhlman.

Pearl was one of a large family, this family being very near and dear to her, her...

KEMPTON – Florence Roberta. It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Roberta Kempton of Liverpool on Saturday, April 12, 2014 in Queens General Hospital.

She was born in Greenfield, Queens County on July 15, 1923, the eldest child of the late Carmon and Nina (Meister) Robart.

As the years unfolded, Roberta became a dedicated daughter, sister,...

Conway, Rosanna Mae, 87, of Westfield, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4th, 2014, at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in West Caledonia, she was a daughter of the late Roland and Effie (Doggett) Seldon. She worked as a CNA in Toronto and then for many years at the North Queens Nursing Home in Caledonia. Rosanna took...

Whynot, Carrie Helena, 103, of Liverpool. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Carrie on Saturday, April 5th, 2014, at Ryan Hall, Bridgewater, N.S..

Born in Liverpool on February 23, 1911, she was a daughter of the late Stuart and Ida (Trott) Smith.

Carrie was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an avid knitter,...

Martin, Olive Grace, 90, of Caledonia, Queens County, formerly of Mapleton and Amherst, Cumberland County, passed away peacefully on April 1st, 2014, at North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia.

Born in Mapleton, she was the daughter of the late Knox McElmon and Elizabeth A. (Austin) Lodge.

Olive was a member of the Caledonia United Church and the United Church Women. Prior...

Waltherr, Ralph Andrew, 91, of Liverpool, formerly of Milton, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24th, 2014, at Queens Manor, Liverpool.

Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, he was a son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Schon) Waltherr.

Ralph enjoyed many things growing up like swimming and skating. He really enjoyed playing hockey and has kept this love of...

Rafuse, Helen Ruth, 90, of Charleston, Queens County, it is with great sadness that we announce Helen passed away peacefully at the Rosedale Home for Special Care in New Germany on Sunday, March 30th, 2014, where she recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her passionate care givers and her grandson.

Born on December 12th, 1923 in Charleston, she was a...

Dolliver, Ann Louise, 58, of Westfield, Queens County, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 28th, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Westfield, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Adelaide “Avis” (Mansfield) Selig.

Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. She enjoyed playing darts, bingo and singing. She...

Laurinat, Ernst Erich, 84, of Beach Meadows, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23rd, 2014, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, Nova Scotia.

Born in Berlin, Germany, he was the son of the late Erna Laurinat.

Ernst immigrated to Canada in 1956. He was first employed at DeHavilland Aircraft, in Toronto. After relocating to Nova Scotia, he worked at...

FRANCIS – Edward Wayne,  69, of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, March 20, 2014.

Born in Milton, he was a son of the late  Peter and Alma (Conrad) Francis.

Edward was a former employee with Bowater Mersey Paper Company for over 25 years and retired as a TMP operator....

CHARLTON – Malcolm Anthony, 67, of Liverpool, formerly of Montreal.  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a dear husband and father on Sunday, March 16, 2014. 

             Born in Montreal, Quebec, he was the son of the late Earl and Agnes-Marie Charlton (MacKenzie).  

Malcolm’s pride and joy was his family, which included not only...