Obituaries - 2009
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April 2009
McNutt, Emily Mae – 62, Great Village, passed away peacefully Monday,
February 23, 2009 at home. Born January 5, 1947 in East Village, she was a
daughter of the late Frank and Freda (Rogers) Adams. Emily is survived by
her loving husband, Dale; sons, Kelly (Vicky), Memramcook, New Brunswick;
Perry, Great Village; Cory, Truro; grandchildren, Myra, Nolan, Ryan, Blake
and Katie, who affectionately called her Mammie; sisters, Verna (Cedric)
Storey, Minto, New Brunswick; Noreen (Bob) Jones, Lincoln, New Brunswick;
brother, Harry Adams, Great Village; mother-in-law, Margaret McNutt, East
Mines; sisters-in-law, Pauline Adams, British Columbia; Cathy Adams, Lower
Debert; Norma McNutt, Bible Hill; brothers-in-law, Hank Kuylinch, Ajax,
Ontario; Glenn McNutt, Debert; several nieces and nephews to whom she was
known as “Auntie Em”. She was predeceased by her sister, Helen Kuylinch;
brothers, Louie and Ronnie; sister and brother (twins) in infancy.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55
Young Street, Truro, where a private family funeral service was held,
officiated by Reverend Don MacQueen. Spring interment will be held in Middle
Road Cemetery, Debert. The full obituary can be viewed and private messages
of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Decoste, Mary Cecilia “Cil” - 81, Truro. (Formerly of Debert and
Brookfield) It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of our
beloved mother and grandmother on Friday, February 27, 2009 at the Halifax
Infirmary, QEII, surrounded by her loving children. Born May 3, 1927 in New
Victoria, Cape Breton, she was the eldest child of the late John Dan
“Francis Hector” and Mary Ann (Michael B. “Soldier” MacDonald) MacNeil. (New
Waterford). Cil is survived by son, Daniel “Dan” (Peggy), Debert; daughters,
Betty (Barry) Merlin, Hilden; Doris (Dave) Anderson, Truro; grandchildren,
James DeCoste, South Korea; Jennifer Merlin, Truro; Heidi Anderson, Truro;
sisters, Irene, Catherine, Josephine, Rhodena; brothers, Daniel, Michael,
Ambrose; 26 nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she
was also predeceased by sister, Elizabeth; brother, Angus Jerome in infancy.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55
Young Street, Truro. As was her request, there will be no visitation or
funeral service. Her cremated remains will be interred in her beloved Cape
Breton at a later date. The full obituary can be viewed and private messages
of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Davidson, James Lawrence “Ted” - 92, of East Village, passed away
peacefully Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the Colchester Regional Hospital
Truro, with his family by his side. Born in East Village near Londonderry,
“Ted” was a lifelong resident of the area working as a farmer for most of
his life and who had a great love for horses. He was predeceased by his
daughter, Carol. He will be forever remembered and loved by his wife of many
years, Winnie (Rushton); his daughter, Beverly McCulloch (Lee), Debert, and
their children, Brandon (Suzanne), and their children, Drew and Autumn;
Joshua (Colleen); Desiree; his son, Lyle (Cindy), East Mountain, and their
children, Maggie and Dustin; grandson Ian, Twillingate, NL, who is the son
of the late Carol; step-son, Llewelyn Rushton, BC; foster son, Charles Cock,
AB. Cremation has taken place. Funeral service was held 4pm Tuesday, March
3, 2009 in Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro, Pastor
Steve Adams officiated. The full obituary can be viewed and private messages
of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Boyd, Ivan David - The death of Ivan David Boyd occurred March 12,
2009 at the Colchester Regional Hospital. Ivan was born and lived in
Portaupique, the son of the late Edna (Hill) and Everett Boyd. He is
survived by brothers, Blois (Rita) Boyd, Enfield and Glenn (Judy) Boyd,
Trenton and Wentworth. Also surviving are sisters in-law, Rose (Eric) Boyd,
Ontario and Joanne Boyd (Mike), Fort Nelson, B.C.; his aunt, Edna Boyd,
Barrington; uncle, Charles Boyd, N.B.; nephews, John Douglas Boyd, British
Columbia; Gregory and Paul Boyd, Enfield; Kevin Boyd, Ottawa; nieces, Tanya
and Lorilee Boyd, Ottawa; special niece, Marcia (Sam) Coldwell, Meiklefield,
N.S.; several grand nieces and nephews and good friend, Conrad Babineau. He
was predeceased by his parents as well as brother, Eric Boyd and Eric’s
daughter, Bonnie Boyd. Funeral service was held 2 p.m., Sunday, March 15,
2009 in Riverside United Church, Bass River, Reverend Florence Antle-Brison
officiated. The full obituary can be viewed and private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by visiting:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Hill, Phyllis Madeline (Vance) – 87, of Upper Onslow, passed away on
March 14, 2009 in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Great
Village, she was a daughter of the late Hilbert and Hattie (Toole) Vance of
Great Village. Phyllis received her early education in Great Village and
later graduated from the Provincial Normal College. She taught school in
Cumberland County. She was a life member of the Alumni Association of the
Nova Scotia Teachers College. She was also a member of the Onslow United
Church and a charter member of the United Church Women. Phyllis had a great
love of flowers and was an avid gardener, having won many awards with her
flowers at Exhibitions in the area. She was a member of the Nova Scotia
Dahlia Society. She is survived by sons, Angus (Darlene), Arthur (Ellen),
both of Upper Onslow; Donald (Gail), Burlington, Ontario; sister, Amy
Denning, Cold Lake, Alberta; brother, Bayne, Ashmont, Alberta;
granddaughters Lisa, Kimberly and Crystal; grandsons Tony, Michael and
Craig; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her husband Ross; sister, Ethel Oderkirk. Funeral service was
held on March 17th with Rev. Gerald Kerr and Rev. Alice Rutherford
officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in the Onslow Island
Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Onslow United Church or Onslow
Island Cemetery. On-line condolences may be made at:
www.colchestercommunity.com
Corbett, Harold Lloyd, 82, Bass River, passed away March 17, 2009 in
Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born January 19, 1927 in Bass River, he
was a son of the late Charles and Mabel (Meadows) Corbett. He served in the
Royal Canadian Navy for a short period of time and later was employed as a
driver for Acadian Lines. He then worked for the Department of
Transportation as a heavy equipment operator and was a construction foreman,
retiring after 35 years of service. During these later years, he enjoyed
being a part time farmer raising his purebred Hereford cattle. He was a
member of Riverside United Church, Bass River, a founding member of the Bass
River and District Fire Brigade for 30 years where he served as the first
Fire Chief. He was also a 60 year member of the I.O.O.F. Gladstone Lodge #80
of Bass River and later joined the Jurisdictional I.O.O.F. Harold enjoyed
the outdoors, hunting, fishing, trapping and was one of the few individuals
in the province who made and repaired snowshoes. He also enjoyed a good game
of cards with his family and friends. In his early youth, he enjoyed hockey
and playing baseball and was a catcher with the Bass River “Rockets” and
Londonderry “Ironclads” in 1949. He is survived by his loving wife of 58
years , Jean (Knight); son, Stanley (Juanita); precious granddaughters,
Jessica (Jeffrey) Wright, CFB, Borden, Ont., Danielle at home; special
great-granddaughter, Maddison – four months; brother, Keith, Truro; sisters,
Hilda MacKenzie, Truro; Iva Scott, Bass River; brother-in-law, Ross (Doris)
Knight; sister-in-law, Joyce Knight. Funeral service was held at Colchester
Community Funeral Home, with Rev. Bob Mack officiating. Spring interment in
Riverside Cemetery, Bass River. Donations in Harold’s memory may be made to
the Bass River Fire Brigade or the Bass River Heritage Society. On line
condolences may be made at
www.colchestercommunity.com
Alfred, Robert Edward - 76, North River, passed away peacefully on
March 18, 2009 surrounded by his loved ones in Colchester Regional Hospital,
Truro. Born in McLennan, Alberta, he was a son of the late John and Caroline
Alfred. A very loving and giving person, he was always willing to help,
placing others first. He was actively sponsoring several children in the
Christian Children’s Fund. His grandchildren were the love of his life. He
loved gardening, tending his flowers, walking in the woods with his dog,
Lexus and enjoyed time spent with his church family. He is survived by
daughter; Jean Dunn, Onslow; sons, Douglas (Cindy), Harmony, Wade
(Kathleen), Halifax, Leighton (Nancy), Onslow Mountain; grandchildren,
Kristen, Michael, Stephen, Jeremy; step grandchildren, Jennifer McCabe,
Sarah Fraser, Brent Nolan; step great granddaughter, Alex Fraser; brother,
Jack (Natalie) and sister, Carolyn French, both of Alberta. He was
predeceased by brothers, Henry and Eugene. Funeral service was held March
21st in Calvary Pentecostal Church, with Rev. Jeff Goodwin officiating.
Spring interment in Robie Street Cemetery. On-line condolences may be made
at
www.colchestercommunity.com
Marsh, Marjorie Joyce, 88, Masstown, passed away March 18, 2009 in
Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Bear River, N.S. on June 8,
1920, she was a daughter of the late Dr. William Morse and Maude Alice
Parker. Marjorie grew up in Boston, Mass. And spent her summers in Bear
River where she met her future husband, Harry Garfield Marsh. Marjorie has
been affiliated throughout her life with various organizations including the
Scotia Chapter of the I.O.D.E, the Third Place Transition House, Masstown
United Church UCW and the Brunswick Street United Church UCW. Marjorie was
the last surviving member of her immediate family. Marjorie is survived by
sons, David (Margo), Hilden, Greg (Krista) Masstown; daughter, Penny (Bryce)
Duggan, Barrington; grandchildren, Claude, Denise, Greg, Ryan; eight
great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry; sisters,
Ruth, Kaye; brother, Willard. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service
was held March 22nd in Masstown United Church with Rev. Donald MacQueen
officiating. Spring interment in Masstown Cemetery. Donations in her memory
may be made to the Third Place Transition House, Bible Hill, N.S. or the
Masstown United Church. On-line condolences may be made at
www.colchestercommunity.com
March 2009
Melanson, Ellen Marie – Glenholme, passed away on January 29, 2009 at
home. Born on May 13, 1946 in Annapolis Royal, she was a daughter of the
late Harley and Kathleen (Deveau) Melanson. She is survived by sisters
Evelyn (Norman) Gaudet, Digby; Erma (John) Sitser, Debert; brother Eric
(Millicent) Melanson, Annapolis Royal; nieces Paula, Charlene, Anna and
Marie; nephews Guy, Michael, Wilhelm and James; several great nieces and
great nephews. Funeral service was held February 4th in the Debert Baptist
Church, 1258 Plains Road, Debert with Pastor Bill Martin officiating.
On-line condolences may be made at:
www.colchestercommunity.com
Burrows, The Rev. Lloyd Pulsifer - 1949-2009, of Beaver Brook,
Colchester County, Nova Scotia, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at the
Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, after living with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s
Disease) since 2007. He was a graduate of Dalhousie University (B.A.),
Atlantic School of Theology (M.Div., M.Th.- academic), and ordained to the
ministry of the United Church of Canada in 1973. He is survived by his wife
and soul mate, Mary Martin; son, Joel; daughter, Andrea (Chris Salter);
grandson, Thomas, Ottawa; his mother, Mildred (Pulsifer) Burrows; his twin
brother, Lorne (Beckie McCurdy), all of Beaver Brook; brother, Jim (Leslie),
Green Oak; sister, Elaine (John A.C. Wilson (Rev)), Alberton, P.E.I.;
nieces, Hannah and Catherine; nephew, Alexander. He was predeceased by his
father, Clifford Burrows. Funeral service was held 2 pm Sunday, February 1,
2009 in Old Barns United Church, 2603 Hwy 236, Old Barns, Reverend Sue
King-Darby and Reverend Dan Gunn co-officiated. Private family interment
will be held at a later date in Fisher Creek Cemetery. The full obituary can
be viewed and private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by
visiting:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Simpson, Evelyn Mae - 95, Debert, passed away peacefully Friday,
February 6, 2009, at home, surrounded by her family. Born in Debert, Evelyn
was a daughter of the late Everett and May (Withrow) McCully. Evelyn was a
member of the Debert United Church and the U.C.W., and a long-term resident
of Debert. She is survived by sons, Douglas (Betty), Truro; Gerald (Linda),
Masstown; Robert (Gaye), Appleton, NL; daughters, Barbara Bennett (Tom),
Louisville, Kentucky; Brenda MacLeod (David), Debert; 11 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; brother, Gordon McCully (Phyllis), Debert; sister,
Beryl Putnam, Debert. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon; daughter
in infancy; brothers, George, Sid, Curtis. Funeral service was held 2 pm
Tuesday, February 10th, in Debert United Church, Debert, Reverend Brian
DeLong officiated. Interment will take place at a later date in Main Road
Cemetery, Debert. The full obituary can be viewed and private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by visiting:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Maybee, Gordon R. (1915-2009) - Lulu Belle(Thompson) and Carleton H.
Maybee have opened their arms to welcome their eldest son Gordon to their
eternal home upon completion of his 93 year long earthly tour of duty.
Gordon was a fully active resident of the Veteran’s Memorial Building in
Halifax until four days before his passing there on February 9th,2009. A
training session at Camp Debert gave Gordon the opportunity to meet a young
volunteer ambulance-driving, piano-playing teacher from Shubenacadie named
Phyllis Westbury, whom he married on June 27, 1942, and who senses his loss
today at Northwood Center, Halifax, after 66 years of marriage. Always an
innovator, Gordon established the first commercially viable low-bush
blueberry growers cooperative in Colchester County in the late 1950’s. In
addition to life partner Phyllis, Gordon is survived by daughter Janet,
Sheet Harbour, son Ross (Donna), Halifax, grandchildren Tracy(Ottawa),
Tracie(Kentville), Gordon, Graeme (Halifax), Ellen(Lower Debert) and
great-grandson Carleton (Kentville), sister Hazel and brother Doug (Truro),
brothers Lloyd and Keith (Ontario), numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation
has taken place under the care of Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro.
By Gordon’s request, there will be no visitation or memorial service. A
graveside service in Glenholme will be arranged some sunny spring day.
Gordon would like to have any donations in his memory directed to continue
the work of the Debert Military Museum or the Bass River Veteran’s Memorial
Garden. He and his family owe sincere gratitude to the staff at VMB(V6E) for
their loving care and kindness.
Relf, Stella Ethel “Teddy”, 89, Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro,
passed away peacefully, with her loving caregivers at her side, on Friday
evening, February 13, 2009 in the home. Born November 7, 1919 in Londonderry
Mines, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Maude (Ross) Brown. Teddy
is survived by her brother, Howard Brown, Townsview Estates, Truro; several
nieces and nephews in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas and California. She
was predeceased by her husband, Charles E. Relf; sisters, Rita Brown and
Isabell (Brown) Gordon; brothers, Laurie, Thomas and Earl Brown.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55
Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service will be held 1 pm Saturday,
May 16, 2009. Reception will follow. Interment will be held in Thompson
Station Cemetery, Cumberland County. Family flowers only. If so desired,
donations in Teddy’s memory to Cedarstone Enhanced Care (Recreation Fund)
are welcomed. The full obituary can be viewed and private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by visiting:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Graham, Martha Hazel - Great Village, passed away peacefully Monday,
February 16, 2009 at home, surrounded by her family, in her 104th year. Born
in Great Village she was a daughter of the late David Edgar and Ethel
(Keith) Graham. Martha had a long and varied career and retired from the
Department of National Defense in 1970. She is survived by brother, Edgar;
nephews, Keith (Mary), Cortland (Anne), Wayne (Norma); nieces, Carol Hann (Gord),
Lynn Wolf (John), Betty-Jean Graham; niece-in-law, Darlene Graham; 18 great
nieces and nephews; 32 great-great nieces and nephews; 1 great-great-great
niece. She was predeceased by brothers, Harold, Earle and Frederick;
sisters, Achsah Drake, Mary Graham, Margaret Muise and Sylvia McCann;
nephew, David Graham. Funeral service was held 2 pm Thursday, February 19 in
the Royal Canadian Legion, Great Village, Reverend Don MacQueen officiated.
Interment to be held at a later date in the Mahon Cemetery, Great Village.
Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the St. James United Church,
Great Village, or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been
entrusted to the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro. The
family would like to express many thanks to Martha’s caregivers and
neighbors for all their many acts of love and compassionate care given to
Martha. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting
the “guest book” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
February 2009
Johnston, Hazel Marie, 84, of Little Bass River, Colchester County,
passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 in Colchester Regional Hospital,
Truro. Born in Little Bass River, she was a daughter of the late George and
Freda (Newton) Starratt. Hazel is survived by a son, Keith (Roberta), Little
Bass River; grandson, Jeff (Betty), North River; sisters, Geneva Rushton
(Bernard), Upper Economy, Irene O’Hara (Vincent), Belleville, Ontario;
Georgie Doolittle, Little Bass River; two nieces; four nephews. She was
predeceased by her husbandm Max Moore Johnston; brothers, Donald, Walter;
sister, Audrey. Funeral service was held 2 pm Tuesday, December 16, 2008 in
Faith Baptist Church, Great Village, Pastor Steve Adams officiated. Spring
interment in Bass River Baptist Cemetery. The full obituary can be viewed
and private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Canning, Avis Bertha, 94, passed away peacefully in Oceanview Manor,
Eastern Passage, on Tuesday, December 30, 2008. Born in Londonderry, she was
the eldest daughter of the late Clarence and Ina (Mattatall) Williams. Avis
is survived by daughters, Marilyn MacNeill (Larry) and Lorraine McCully
(Glenn); granddaughters, Kathleen Holmes, Karen Maxwell, Janice MacDonald,
Keltie MacNeill-Keller and Tricia Goguen; grandsons, John MacNeill, David
Canning and Michael McCully; sister, Erma Patriquin (late Seldon); brother,
Arnold (Dorothy); eight great-granddaughters and three great-grandsons;
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; husband,
Hedley; son, David; sisters, Blanche, Inez, Lalia and Geraldine; brothers,
Vernon and John. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 3,
2009, Reverend Gary MacDougall officiated. Spring interment will be held in
Hillcrest Cemetery, Londonderry. The full obituary can be viewed and private
messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Harrington, Georgina Mae, 79, Truro passed away January 3, 2009 in
Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Moncton, NB, she was a daughter
of the late Harry and Dorothy (Works) Burns. She was a resident at Townsview
Nursing Home for 20 years. She will be sadly missed by her family and
friends. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Geddes, Parrsboro; 4
grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Gladys Parker, Truro, Joan
Funk, Winnipeg; brothers, David Burns, Pugwash, Robert Burns, Onslow;
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John
Harrington; sons, Robert and Bill; brothers, Donald; grandchild, Bradley
Harrington. No visitation by request. Memorial service was held on January
8th with Rev. Jay Ettinger officiating. Interment at a later date in
Blackmore Cemetery, Upper North River. On-line condolences may be made at
www.colchestercommunity.com
Fleming, Ira Lynds, 91, Parkland Estates, Truro and formerly of Lower
Onslow, passed away December 23, 2008 in Colchester Regional Hospital,
Truro. Born in Belmont on April 17, 1917, he was a son of the late Lorne and
Nettie (Lynds) Fleming. Throughout his life, Ira was first a farmer and
later worked with Maritime Marshlands in the construction of dykes. In the
mid 60’s, he started work for Crossley-Karastan Carpet Factory in Truro
where he was employed until he retired at age 65. Ira was a member for many
years of the combined choir under the direction of Rev. Janet Blois, a
former minister in the Onslow-Belmont pastoral charge and was honored for
his singing in the church choir for 79 years. He was a member of Session and
elected Life Elder of the Lower Onslow United Church. Ira shared many happy
moments with his dear friend, Jennie Ward of Crowes Mills. He is survived by
sons, Terry (Ercelle), Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.; Maurice (Sharon), Riverview,
NB; daughters, Janet (Gary) Hartlen, Liverpool; Brenda (David) MacMinn,
Harvey, NB; stepson, Kenneth (Janice) MacKay, Earltown; stepdaughters,
Paulette (Cecil) Salsman, Scarborough, Ont.; Beverley (Bill) Ives,
Quispamsis, NB; brothers, Reg (Louise) Fleming, Glenn (Ella Purdy) Fleming,
both of Truro; sister; Dorothy Tkaczyk, Viking, Alberta; brother-in-law,
Raymond Johnson, Lower Onslow; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ella
(Putnam); his second wife, Emma Pearle Putnam/MacKay; son, Roderick Ira
Fleming. Funeral service was held Sunday, December 28th with Rev. Gerald
Kerr officiating. Interment at a later date in Belmont Cemetery. Donations
in his memory may be made to Lower Onslow United Church or Onslow-Belmont
Fire Brigade. On line condolences in Ira’s memory may be sent to
www.colchestercommunity.com
Crowe, Robert Freeman, 92 of Crowe’s Mills passed away on Wednesday,
December 31, 2008 at the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in
Crowe’s Mills he was the son of the late Freeman and Ida (Nelson) Crowe.
Robert was a veteran of the Second World War serving in the 18 Canadian
Provost Company in Newfoundland from June 1942 until March 1946. He worked
as an electrician for Phil Miller Electric until his retirement in 1982.
Robert was a charter member of the Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade, founding
member of the Truro Farmers Market and member of the Wesley United Church,
Belmont. He is survived by his sons, Ian (Brenda), Carl, Crowe’s Mills, Neil
(Sandra Tapley), Plaster Rock, NB; daughters, Colleen (Alan Cleveland)
Lucas, Lucasville, NS, Valerie, Halifax, NS, Heather (Wilson) Snider,
Edmonton, AB, Sherry (Paul Milne), Cambridge, ON, Susan Gonzales, Brantford,
ON; sister, Glennie Wallace, Sarnia ON; nine grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. He is predeceased by wife Olive Jean Fleming; brothers,
Carl in infancy, Alvin, Ira and sister, Ena Armsworthy. Funeral service was
held Monday, January 5th with Rev. Gerald Kerr officiating. Interment in
Belmont Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made
to the Wesley United Church, Belmont Cemetery Company, or Onslow-Belmont
Fire Brigade. On-line condolences may be made to:
www.colchestercommunity.com
Scott, Helen Elizabeth (MacLellan) passed away peacefully into the
presence of Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Thursday January 8, 2009 at the
age of 91 years. Helen was born July 10, 1917 in Economy, Nova Scotia. Helen
is survived by her loving children, R. D. Wayne (Leslie) Scott, Caledon,
Ontario; Kathleen (Lyle) Smith, Red Deer Alberta. Left to cherish her memory
are 8 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; sister Mary McLaughlin,
Economy, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her
parents Augustus and Susan Elta MacLellan and four siblings. Funeral service
was held 2 pm Friday, January 16, 2009 in Economy United Church, Reverend
Florence Antle-Brison officiated. Spring interment will be held in Economy
Cemetery. The full obituary can be viewed and private messages of condolence
may be sent to the family by visiting:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Barnhill, Fraser Ritchie, 44, Belmont, passed away suddenly on
January 11, 2009. Fraser was born in Truro on March 5, 1964, the son of
Sylvia (Fisher) Barnhill and the late Ritchie Barnhill. He was the
owner/operator of R. Barnhill Contractors and joint owner with his wife of
“Belmont Country Store”. He was lovingly called “Big Daddy” by his wife and
his girls from the store! Fraser was well loved and respected by his
community and friends alike. He is survived by his loving wife and childhood
sweetheart, Jacquie (Warren); son and best friend, Chevy Ritchie Roy;
mother, Sylvia Barnhill; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arn and Barbara
Warren; brother, Edward (Linda); sisters, Kim (Robert MacInnes), Jennifer
(Barnhill) Ritacco; sister-in-law, Shelley Warren Duguay; nieces and
nephews, Dallas and Melissa Barnhill, Jonathon, Courtney and Chayce MacInnes,
Brandon Duguay, Rachel and Michael Ritacco. Visitation will be held on
Wednesday, January 14th from 1-3 pm followed by a memorial service at 3:00
pm, both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro with
Rev. Gerald Kerr officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the Belmont Baptist Church or the Wesley United Church. A gathering will be
held at Fraser’s family home following the service. On line condolences may
be made at
www.colchestercommunity.com
HENDRY, Clark, 83, Grand Prairie, Alberta, passed away peacefully on
Monday January 19th, 2009. Born in Economy he was the son of Samuel Leslie
Hendry and Margaret Eunice Newton Hendry. He is survived by wife Bonnie,
Grand Prairie, sisters Lila Gratto, Truro, Ethel McInnis, Debert, Alice
Geddes, Truro, and brother Donald, Halifax. He was predeceased by brother
Churchill and sisters Jean Compton and Shirley Ellis. There will be no
service by request of the family.
Rushton, Theodore Dickson “Ted” - 1946 -2009, Truro passed away
peacefully on January 20, 2009 after a short battle with cancer with his
loving family by his side. Born in Portaupique, he was a son of Pearl
(Spencer) Rushton, and the late Ralph Rushton. Ted went to school in Bass
River. He was military through and through. At sixteen, the military
beckoned him. He embarked on his military career at that age as a RCASC
soldier apprentice, which to this day and forever is his brotherhood. His
postings included Gagetown, Borden, Summerside, Petawawa and Toronto, where
he met his beautiful and loving wife, Anita. Ted was presented with the CD
(the third clasp) and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, and what an honour
to be presented it by the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, Myra Freeman.
He was involved in the Colchester Legion Branch #26 and was their Parade
Marshall. He is survived by his beautiful and loving wife, Anita (Janssen);
his first wife, Linda (Turner); his mother, Pearl (Spencer); son, Terry
(Cheryl), Truro; daughter, Angela (Trevor), Lake Echo; special sister,
Lucille (Carl), Portaupique; brother, Eugene, Toronto; granddaughters,
Katelyn and Brittany; nephew, David; special fur baby, Trouble. Ted was
predeceased by his Dad, Ralph; sisters, Linda and Diane. Funeral service was
held on January 24 in St. James United Church, Great Village with Rev.
Florence Antle-Brison officiating. Interment in Mahon Cemetery at a later
date. On line condolences may be made at
www.colchestercommunity.com
Spence, Heman Clayton - 86, Truro, passed away January 20, 2009. Born
in Debert, he was a son of the late Angus and Annie (Stevens) Spence. He was
a veteran of the Second World War and a member of the West Novies having
served throughout Europe. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion,
Branch 26, Truro. Heman was a truck driver most of his life and had a hobby
dabbling in used cars. He loved snowmobiling, four-wheeling, being in the
woods or at the beach. He especially loved his little buddy, “Snoopy”. He is
survived by his wife, Mary (Soy), Truro; sons, Kenneth Arthur (Deanna),
Robert H. (Bev), James C. (Gwen); stepson, Greg (Jana) Redford, Toronto;
daughters, Elizabeth Spence, Michelle (Jerry) MacDonald; 12 grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; brother, Luther (Patsy); several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Kenneth in infancy, Carswell
“Nick”. A family graveside service will be held in the spring at Middle Road
Cemetery, Debert. On line condolences may be made at
www.colchestercommunity.com
LAVERS, Dorothy May – 86, East Mountain. It is with great sadness
that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother January 20, 2009
in the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Fairview, she was the
daughter of the late Clyde and Lillian Isner. She was predeceased by her
husband, Milford and brother Burton. She is survived by her son, Bryan
(Angela), Onslow; daughters, Karen (Roger) MacCallum, North River; Susan
(Bruce) Dempsey, Herring Cove; Colleen (Ian) McNab, Red Deer, AB; sisters,
Vera (Bob) Ernst, Bayside; Patsy Haughan, Pictou; brothers, Donald (Elva),
Hatchet Lake; Robie, Hilden. She will be especially missed by grandsons,
Tyler, Darcy and Nicholas MacCallum and Jacob Dempsey of whom she was very
proud and participated in every aspect of their lives. Dorothy attended Mrs.
Murphy’s Business College and worked as a Stenographer at the Ordinance Corp
during WWII. During that time she met Milford, later marrying and settling
in Truro. She was an active member of First United Church, where she was a
long standing member of the UCW, and The Happy Harmonies. Memorial Service
was held Friday, Jan 23 at First United Church, with Rev. Allen Darby
officiating. On line condolences may be made at
www.colchestercommunity.com
January 2009
MARSHALL (WEIR), Margaret Mae “Marg” – 79, Valley, went home to be with
her Lord, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, December 7, 2008 in
Colchester Regional Hospital. Born November 30, 1929 in Belmont, she was a
daughter of the late Fred and Eunice (Delaney) Kaulback. Marg is survived by
her daughters, Mildred (Kenneth) MacKenzie, Valley; Holly (Ray) Smeltzer,
Greenfield; Francene (Lewis) Graham, Upper Stewiacke; grandchildren, Scott
and Sherri MacKenzie, Margaret Grant; Raymond and Corey Smeltzer, Krysta
McNutt; Andy and Evan Graham; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Lloyd
“Lloydie” (Wanda) Kaulback, Bible Hill. She was predeceased by her second
husband, Gardner Clair “Gardie” Marshall; first husband, Lawrence Weir;
sisters, Millie Roode, Kaye Hollic, Eileen Conrad and Agnes McNutt;
brothers, Harold, Creighton and Reginald “Reggie” Kaulback; beloved niece,
Pat Mingo. Heartfelt thanks are extended to the VON Home Support Workers who
helped so much throughout the last year. Arrangements have been entrusted to
Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral
service was held 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2008, Pastor Cy Mersereau
and Pastor Glenn Ronson co-officiated. Spring interment in Belmont Cemetery.
If so desired, donations in Marg’s memory to Belmont Cemetery are welcomed.
The full obituary can be viewed and private messages of condolence may be
sent to the family by visiting:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
MacLean, Rev. Gordon David, 55, Truro passed away December 11, 2008
in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in London, Ontario he was a son
of Hazel (Lockhart) MacLean and the late David MacLean.He began his studies
at Mt. St. Vincent/Dalhousie Universities where he obtained his BA in
Theology, later taking his M. Div. at AST, Halifax followed by ordination in
May 1981. He served two summer internships at Nipawin, Saskatchewan and
Baxter’s Harbor and Fundy Mental Health Clinic. He served the following
pastorates, Waverley, Rawdon, Arcola, Saskatchewan, LaHave, Kingston,
Charlottetown, P.E.I., Pictou, Margaree, Cape Breton and the First United
Church in Truro for the past 6 ½ years. Gordon lived by a special credo: “My
God, my family, my church”. Gordon’s name means “Keeper of the Eagles”
appropriate for one who loved the outdoors. He had a unique sense of humour
and a great presence. He was very much a “people-person”. Gordie’s love of
music was a gift which he shared throughout his life both personally and
professionally. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Heather (Hardman);
daughter, Donna, Truro; sons, Shane and Mike (Brooke), both of Bedford;
sisters, Lorraine (Don) Burch, Chester, Ondra (Phil), Theriault, Fall River;
brothers, Paul (Wendy Perry), Dartmouth, Scott (Terri-Lee), Windsor
Junction; grandchildren, Madison and Jessee; several aunts, uncles, nieces
and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Terry. Memorial service was
held Monday, December 15th, in First United Church, 711 Prince Street, Truro
with Rev. David MacNaughton and Rev. Carman Burns officiating. Interment at
a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation Nova Scotia, the Diabetes Association of Nova Scotia or
the First United Church. Special thanks to Dr. Robert Graham and staff,
Colchester Regional Hospital Staff, our First United Church Family,
community friends and Colchester Community Funeral Home. On line condolences
may be sent to
www.colchestercommunity.com