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| 521 | Cuzner Reverend Arthur Edward — Halifax Died peacefully at Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, NS, on the morning of February 3, 2023, at the age of 92 years. He was predeceased by his wife, (Shirley) and daughter, (Maureen). Born in Sydney Mines, NS, and graduating from King's College, Halifax, B.A. (1952) and St. Chad's Seminary, Regina, L.Th ( 1954), Arthur was ordained a deacon in the Anglican Church of Canada by Bishop Michael Coleman on Ascension Day, May 17, 1954, and served his curacy at the Parish of St. Matthew, Regina, Saskatchewan ( 1954-55). He was then ordained a priest and served other parishes in the Diocese of Qu'Appelle - Eston (1955-56), St. George, Moose Jaw (1956-60), before transferring to and serving in the Diocese of Calgary - Lethbridge (1960-65), Castor (1965-1968). He then returned to his native Nova Scotia in 1968 where he served parishes at Hantsport, Falkland, Maitland, Lower Sackville, and Bedford in the Diocese of Nova Scotia and PEI. In 2021 he'd come out of retirement after more than sixty years of ordained ministry to accept a license as Canon of St. Aidan's Cathedral, Halifax, and Rector of St. George, Moser River, in the Anglican Catholic Church, Diocese of Canada East. Arthur was a voracious reader, gregarious conversationalist, and life- long learner, who attended university courses and seminars well into his retirement years. He was also an accomplished pianist, organist and doting cat owner."Now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word" | Cuzner, Rev. Arthur Edward (I17514)
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| 522 | Daisy may be a granddaughter rather than a daughter, as informant for Lewis Reid's 1922 death she gave her relationship as niece rather than sister. could Fraser be maiden name rather than married name? | Reid, Daisy H. (I13178)
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| 523 | Daisy May Wilson, 86 of Hantsport, passed away February 27, 2019 in the Hants Community Hospital. Born in St. John, NB, she was the daughter of the late William and Zillah (Parr) Ackroyd. This beautiful lady was the dream mother of more than just her immediate family. She would knit or crochet baby outfits, bonnets, sweaters, booties and mittens for all the premature babies in the IWK Children’s Hospital. However, being an avid bowler was her favorite hobby. Her career was working at the Windsor Textiles and then on to spend the next 32 years working at CKF. Besides her parents, Daisy was predeceased by brothers Byron, George, Bill, Gerald, Gary and Charles; sisters Frances, Eva and Shirley. A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 11:00 am in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. | Ackroyd, Daisy May (I3296)
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| 524 | Dalhousie University graduate (BA. 1909) | Lawrence, Mary Gladys (I1196)
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| 525 | Daniel Craig Alley, known to his friends as "Big Dan", passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Oct. 19, 2018 at the age of 62. A native to Junction City, Dan graduated from Junction City High School in 1975. He spent much of his school-age youth working on his families Christmas tree farm in Cheshire, OR. Working hard through the ranks as a young adult, he worked for several local farms, as a both a diesel mechanic and a truck driver. For a short period in his life he owned and operated his own mechanic shop, but ultimately found his way back to his passion for truck driving. The past 25 years he has been the owner and operator of H&T Trucking. Dan has played an avid role in his community, serving as president of operations for various organizations, including: Function 4 Junction, Truck Function in Junction, and the Springfield Car Cruise and Show n\' Shine. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award in 2013 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 for 30 years of community service, from the Tri-County Chamber of Commerce. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Harold Vaughan II and Wilma Faye Alley, mother-in-law Jean Banton, grandfather, Harold Vaughn Alley and grandmother Bonnie Foster. A benefit fundraiser is planned for Sunday Oct. 28th, 2018 from 3-5pm at Bennet Vineyard. Family is requesting guests to bring photos for a slide show and any memories you\'d like to share. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the \"Dan Alley Memorial Fund\" at any Citizens Bank location. A celebration of life will be held for all that knew and loved \"Big Dan\" on Saturday Nov. 3rd, 2018 at noon. Celebration of life will take place at the Truck Function lot off of W. 18th, across from Eagle Veneer, between the train tracks. A potluck will immediately follow the celebration of life. Cards can be sent to PO BOX 635 Junction City OR 97446 Published in Eugene Register-Guard on Oct. 28, 2018 | Alley, Daniel Craig (I480)
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| 526 | DANIELS, David William \'Bill\' Better known as Bill, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Bill was a quiet and extremely smart man. He lived a life of integrity and truth. He was kind and patient and he had a wonderful sense of humour. It always gave him great pleasure to help family, friends and neighbours. Bill was a true gentleman. Born on November 8, 1934, Bill lived life to the fullest. He trained oxen in his youth and went on to graduate from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Truro, Class of 1954. He worked many different jobs over the years, but primarily as a welder for the Falmouth Machine Shop for eight years and as a hydraulic mechanic for the Nova Scotia Light and Power Company for 22 years. Bill embraced many opportunities to travel and especially loved his trips to Alaska and Iceland. Most of all, he loved his family, his community and his antique Farmall tractors. Bill was predeceased by his parents, David Murray and Annie Whilimena (Knowles) Daniels; sister, Nancy Hebb and brother-in-law, Vernon Hebb. Bill’s wish was to remain at home in the house where he was born and had lived most of his life. Bill impacted many lives and will remain forever in our hearts. Bill’s memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Monday, October 2 in St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 59 Main St., Hantsport, Father Tom Henderson and Rev. Bill Gibson, officiating. A reception will follow in the family home. Interment will be held at a later date. | Daniels, David William (I2974)
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| 527 | Danny Manson Sanford Age 75, of Hantsport, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 4, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Windsor, he was a son of the late Morien and Pearl (Benjamin) Sanford. Danny was married to his loving wife, Mona for 54 years. He worked at CKF for 34 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and playing the guitar. He bowled every Thursday night for many years as part of a league. His favorite baseball team was the Toronto Blue Jays and hockey team the Toronto Maple Leafs. Danny enjoyed spending time with his family at Whalen and Sunken Lakes, having a good ol’ game of lawn darts, washers and mini golf. He was very dedicated to his sobriety program and often driving people to many meetings in different towns on a daily basis. He was so proud of his 21 years of sobriety accomplishment. He was a kind man with a warm heart who always had a good story to tell, so if you wanted it to be kept a secret you didn’t tell Dan! Dan was a member of the Hantsport Lions Club for a few years. He was proud of his daughters and grandsons and his fur baby Skittles always brought a smile to his face. Besides his parents, Dan was predeceased by sisters, Julie Ann Sanford and Shirley Stevens; brothers, Gordon and Doug; niece, Carla Hamilton and son-in-law, Micheal Montgomery. There will be a public graveside service on Thursday, July 23 at 11:00 a.m. in Riverbank Cemetery, Riverbank Dr., Hantsport, Rev. Bill Gibson officiating. | Sanford, Danny Manson (I8374)
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| 528 | Dates from Tombstone, Lakeville Cemetry, Kings County, Nova Scotia | Dunham, Cephas Clyde (I425)
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| 529 | David Edward Stevens It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Edward Stevens of Hantsport Nova Scotia on Jan 7, 2024, at the age of 83. David passed away unexpectedly at home with his daughter and son-in-law at his side in Lumby, BC. David was born in Hantsport, Nova Scotia on June 10, 1940. He moved to Alberta in his younger adult years, marrying the love of his life, Shirley Sandford, in Calgary, Alberta on April 26, 1974, where they continued to work and live until mom’s retirement in 1995. They then purchased a home in Turner Valley, Alberta until mom’s passing on January 23, 2007. After mom’s passing, dad finally retired and moved to BC with his daughter and her family. Retirement didn’t come easily for dad, but he always found ways to keep busy around the house as he could always find something he figured needed fixing. He took up golfing in his later years which he quite enjoyed, and loved keeping up with his numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and many honorary grandchildren, who all knew and loved him as their Poppy. He looked forward to his and Charlies’s morning walks to the dog park for a little social outing. He loved his weekly calls to his sisters back in Nova Scotia to reminisce and keep up on social events. He loved spending time outdoors watching the numerous birds and deer that visited his door step daily. Although we are all grieving and will always miss him dearly, we were all blessed to have had the best father, grandfather, and great grandfather, lovingly known as Poppy, for the many years we did. His legacy will live on in all our hearts and the loving memories will be shared for generations to come. | Stevens, David Edward (I7173)
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| 530 | David Lawrence Ashley Harris, 71 of Hantsport, passed away March 3, 2022 in his home in the comfort of his loving family. Born in Wolfville, out of twelve, he was the eleventh child of the late Wesley and Harriet “Hattie” (Davidson) Harris of Greenfield. David worked at several jobs over the years, from farm labourer, woodsman, and cemetery caretaker to his true calling, carpentry, painting, drywall, and any other type of construction work. He and his wife, Joanne, built their home together, then created their hobby farm. His horse, Dakota, and his cat, Pebbles, held a special place in his heart. A lover of music, David was a member in several bands in his younger years. As he grew a bit older he became especially fond of bluegrass music and enjoyed being a member of the bluegrass bands, Valley Thunder and Smokey Ridge. Although David loved his bluegrass music, he also liked classic country and old time rock and roll, all of which he played on his guitar, banjo, or whatever other instrument happened to be handy (he could play them all). You could often find or hear David playing his banjo first thing in the morning; even before Joanne had her first cup of coffee, he was a very brave man. His created his bluegrass band, Valley Thunder with his wife and several friends. They played all over the valley and south shore. David loved his family dearly, his wife held his heart and soul, Joanne was his best friend. They shared everything and enjoyed doing everything together, hunting, fishing, travelling, hiking, camping, and farming. Outside of work, if you saw one you would see them both. David will always be remembered for his love, laughter, practical jokes, and just a special, caring person and a great friend. In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by sister, Marguerite, Hazel, and Marjorie; brothers, Lovett, Elwin, Waldo, and Junior. A Memorial Service will be held on March 26, 2022 at 2:00 pm in the Gaspereau Church with a reception to follow the service in the Gaspereau Community Hall. Interment in Greenfield Cemetery will take place at a later date. | Harris, David Lawrence Ashely (I3269)
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| 531 | David Purdy of Riverview passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Born in Lockhartville, NS son of the late Orval and Della (West) Purdy. David will be sadly missed by his wife of 57 years, Beulah (McCarty) Purdy, one son David (Leslie), one daughter Karen (Michael) LeBlanc, five grandchildren. David served as member of the Canadian Armed Forces with the RCEME Corp. for 30 years. After retirement he worked for the City of Moncton as a commissionaire. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge, Riverview as well as an active member of the Riverview Veterans Association. He loved music, played the piano and accordion as well as various other instruments. He also loved spending time with his family and friends at his cottage in Heathers Beach, NS. In his retirement years, David thoroughly enjoyed travelling the Maritime Provinces and exploring all the unique areas. Resting at Fair Haven Funeral Home with visitation on Friday, October 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held at the Chapel of Fair Haven Funeral Home on Saturday, October 27 at 2:00 pm followed by a reception in the Garden View Reception Room. Interment to follow in Fair Haven Cemetery. | Purdy, David M. (I2287)
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| 532 | DAVIDSON, June Meta Age 81, of Hantsport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2015, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on June 26, 1933, in Cheverie, Hants Co., June was the only daughter of the late Gladys (Vanbuskirk) Rolfe and Gilbert Rolfe (Hants County). June was predeceased by her parents and her brothers, Keith, Elwin, Hermon and Lawrence Rolfe. June was an engaging, warm, generous person, who always placed others first. Our families have been blessed by having her as a role model but also a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter and a friend. She will be truly missed but our memories of her truly full and well-lived life will always be with us. | Rolfe, June Meta (I7878)
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| 533 | DAVIES, Mildred Madeline Passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2014, in Shannex- Orchard Court, Kentville, at the age of 92. Born on September 3, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Douglas and Evangeline (Kelly) King. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and full-time homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Carlton Davies; daughter, Deanna Davies; sister, Hilda Talbot; brothers, Alfred, Justin, Foster and Reginald King. Burial will take place at a later date in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. | King, Mildred Madeline (I5207)
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| 534 | Davis, Anthony Andrew – 32 of Hantsport passed away on April 4, 2022. Born May 2, 1989 he is the son of Carson and Linda (Kelly) Davis of Hantsport. | Davis, Anthony Andrew (I16941)
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| 535 | DAVISON (Ells), Bernita Norma — 88, formerly of Hantsport, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013, in Windsor Elms Village, Falmouth. Until his passing in 2011, she was the beloved and devoted wife of Donald \'Duck\' Davison for 64 years. Born in White Rock on November 20, 1924, she was a daughter of the late J. Gordon and Ella (Long) Ells. She moved with her family to Hantsport in 1938. She was a member of Hantsport Baptist Church, Young People’s Group, C.G.I.T. She was a faithful member of the Kings Daughter’s Class of the Baptist Church and a past member of WMS. She was a Past Noble Grand o f Helping Hand Rebekah Lodge, Past President and untiring worker of the Ladies Auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion 109, member of Hantsport Historical Society, Hantsport Elders and Minas Waves, Lockhartville. She could be found visiting the sick and shut-ins. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald P. \'Duck\' Davison (December 19, 2011); and sisters, Doris Clayton and Helen Davidson. A graveside service, open to everyone, will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, April 4, in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Rev. Daniel Jamer officiating. A reception will follow in Hantsport Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. | Ells, Bernita Norma (I3729)
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| 536 | DAVISON, Donald Perry \'Duck\' — 88, of Hantsport, Hants Co., passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2011, in Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building, QEII, Halifax. Born in Hantsport on November 18, 1923, he was a son of the late Albert and Marion (Pulsifer) Davison. He attended elementary and junior high school in Hantsport and completed his school education in Yarmouth while residing with his aunt and uncle, Charles and Pauline Eldridge. Upon completion of high school he joined the Armed Forces (Army) and was in the Signal Corp attached to the 5th Division. During the Second World War he served in England, Italy and Continental Europe. Duck received the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding devotion to the aims and objects of the Royal Canadian Legion and a certificate of appreciation as he was a test subject for chemical warfare laboratories in Ottawa. After the war, he returned to Hantsport and was employed for 20 years as Electrical Superintendent at Minas Basin Pulp and Power. He then transferred to Canadian Keyes Fibre where he was the plant electrician for 23 years until ill health forced him to retire. He was an active member of Hantsport Baptist Church, serving as deacon, building committee, trustee, and on many other committees. He was also active in many community organizations: Hantsport Historical Society, 25 plus year member of Edwards Lodge (Past Noble Grand, Treasurer), Belvedere Encampment No. 5, Windsor, Royal Canadian Legion Lucknow Branch No. 109 (Past President, Treasurer, Charter member of the Building Committee, Benevolent Fund). He was also a member of the Hantsport Elders and Minas Waves. He was the last member of the original Legion Sports Committee which organized the Richard Beazley Memorial 6-Mile Race. Duck was predeceased by sister, Margaret Cunningham; brother, Laurie \'Buss\'. His love of all children was evident in the many little things he made for them. He was a friend and willing helper to everyone with whom he came in contact and his family and many friends will sadly miss him. | Davison, Donald Perry (I3734)
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| 537 | DAVISON, Robert Paul Age 72, of New Minas, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on August 25, 1941, he was a son of the late Paul Granville Davison and Alice Mae (Kilcup) Davison. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by son, Phillip Paul; stepson, Marc Blue. | Davison, Robert Paul (I3771)
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| 538 | DEAD ABOUTH AGE 35 IN SERVICES LOST A LEG | Vaughan, Owen Edward (I324)
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| 539 | Deckhand, Gypsum Tow Boat, age 19 at time of marriage. | Scott, Cecil Robert (I1504)
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| 540 | DELANY, E. M. \'Bonnie\' Age 93 of Falmouth, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, in Windsor Elms Village, Falmouth. Born on August 2, 1925, in Steep Marsh, Hampshire, England, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Eliza (Carpenter) Bailey. Beside her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, William Joseph Delany (1963); sons-in-law, Paul Jeddrie, John MacKay, and Daniel Murray; sisters, Gladys and Helen. Hants County Branch No. 009, will hold a Royal Canadian Legion Tribute, at 1 p.m. Monday, December 3rd, in Lindsay Windsor Funeral Home Chapel, 194 King St., Windsor, followed by the funeral service, with Chaplain Samantha West of the Windsor Elms Village officiating. A private family interment will take place in Centre Falmouth Cemetery, Town Road, Falmouth. | Bailey, E. M. (I8097)
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| 541 | Delbert Thomas Singleton, 87 of Hantsport, passed away on November 16, 2021 in the Windsor Elms. Born in England, he was the son of the late John and Nellie (King) Singleton. Delbert immigrated to Canada in 1952 and after working at a few other jobs; he eventually settled into a career working for the Fundy Gypsum Company in Hantsport until his retirement in 1994. He was an avid wrestling fan and enjoyed many Friday nights watching with his grandson, Liam. Delbert also cherished the weekends sharing the remote control and too many treats with Dylan. He was also a huge Montreal Canadiens fan and rarely missed a game. Delbert and Rose enjoyed road trips together and camping with their friends. He loved listening to classic country music and attending jam sessions at the campground. Delbert will be missed by those that knew and loved him. In addition to his parents, Delbert was predeceased by his son, Thomas; brothers, Jack, Harold, Albert, Stan, and Ralph. The family would like to thank the Windsor Elms, especially the staff of Meadowview, for the care and kindness they showed Delbert during his time there. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 2:00 pm in the Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. Family Flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Diabetes Canada or charity of one’s choice. | Singleton, Delbert Thomas (I6842)
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| 542 | Denise Murielle Coffin Age 96, of Hantsport, passed away peacefully in Wolfville Nursing Home on Monday, July 26, 2021. Born on May 23, 1925 in Hull, Quebec, she was a daughter of the late Aldege “Blackie” and Eméralda (Boulianne) Derouin. Mom enjoyed camping with her friends and granddaughter, Tamara, singsongs at the campground, dancing and a feisty game of Birtha with her friends. She was always buzzing around and willing to help. She enjoyed being a member of the Hantsport Hospital Auxiliary for many years and always made her fruitcake for the Catholic Christmas sale. She enjoyed her job working at CKF Inc. from 1968 to 1980 in the traffic department. In later life, she enjoyed her daily visits with her son, Mike. Besides her parents, Mom was predeceased by her husband, Edwin; partner, Stan Boutlier; sisters, Rita (Hubert) LaBelle, Pierrette (George) Morin and Claire (Beverly) Frizzle; brothers-in-law, Erwin Jardine and Gordon Lyghtle; son-in-law, Wallace Russell. A huge thank you to Wolfville Nursing Home Staff and Dr. Burton for the excellent care that you provided to our mother. A private family graveside service will be held in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Rev. Pauline Coffin officiating. | Derouin, Denise Murielle (I3414)
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| 543 | DENNE, William Russell 'Bill' Age 62, of Nanaimo, B.C., passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at home. Born on June 16, 1957, in Wolfville, Kings Co., he was the son of Pauline (Isnor) Denne, Hants Border, and the late William Harold Denne. Bill was also predeceased by his grandparents, Russell and Norma (Coolen) Isnor. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 12th, in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Rev. Tom Henderson is officiating, followed by a reception in Avon United Church Hall, 17 Prince St., Hantsport. | Denne, William Russell (I3782)
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| 544 | Developed Aberdeen Beach Resort in Mount Denson https://mcdadeheritagecentre.ca/2020/09/03/aberdeen-beach-resort-mount-denson/ | Shaw, Herbert Langille (I13716)
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| 545 | DEWAR, Suzanne Teretiaiti Maifano — May 11, 1937 - November 5, 2010, departed this life after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the first Tahitian immigrant to receive Canadian Citizenship in Nova Scotia and became a proud Haligonian as a long serving employee of the Holiday Inn’s Polynesian Restaurant. In later years she became a respected and compassionate Senior caregiver. She was predeceased by her life partner, Paul Legere; ex-husband, Wayne Dewar. Her wish was to be remembered in the hearts of many friends and family in Halifax and Annapolis Valley. Donations in memory of Suzanne can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. | Maifano, Teretiaiti Tevahineheipoua (I14012)
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| 546 | DeWOLFE, Minnie Ida Of Three Mile Plains, Hants Co., passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 in Windsor Elms Village, Falmouth. Born on March 14, 1923 in Mount Denson, she was a daughter of the late Athlon and Eva (MacDonald) Rooney. She attended Provincial Normal College, Truro and taught school for seven years in Hants County prior to her marriage in 1950. She was a member of Windsor United Baptist Church where she served on various committees. She was a Dominion Life Member of the Women’s Missionary Societies of Canada and Seniors Serving Seniors of Windsor United Baptist Church; former Member of West Hants Historical Society and Charter President of the former Three Mile Plains Home and School Association. She taught various classes in the former Union Sunday school of Three Mile Plains and was a member of the Sunday school Auxiliary. Her interests included reading, correspondence, needlework, lexicon, gardening, her friends, her family and her home. She was predeceased by her husband, Reid G. DeWolfe in 1975; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sheldon (Alice) Rooney, DeWitt (Jeanne) Rooney; sister-in-law, Myrtle (John) Stewart; sisters-in-law, Bertha Rooney, Edna (Russell) Marr, Pearl DeWolfe and Ruth (George) Westhaver. Special thank you to all of the staff at Haliburton Place and especially the Osprey staff at Windsor Elms Village. | Rooney, Minnie Ida (I6607)
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| 547 | DEXTER, Raymond Delbert Age 85 of Windsor, formerly of Avonport, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2016 in Hants Community Hospital. Born November 8, 1931 in Brooklyn, Queens Co., he was the son of the late Evangeline Dexter (1942). He retired from the Minas Basin Pulp & Power after 43 years. Raymond was also predeceased by his foster mother, Viola Peabody and foster sister, Charlotte Scott. The family would like to extend their thank you to everyone at Victoria Park Guest House and Hants Community Hospital for their care and kindness. | Dexter, Raymond Delbert (I10085)
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| 548 | Died after eating poisonous mushrooms. | Houghton, Maurice Albert (I4933)
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| 549 | Died after eating poisonous mushrooms. | Houghton, Maurice Wesley (I4932)
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| 550 | Died age 15. | Sanford, Hilda Madlynn (I527)
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| 551 | Died following sinking of barque "Senator", buried on the coast of Chile. | Lockhart, Elmira Anna (I1471)
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| 552 | Died in a plane crash. | Currie, George Sanford (I1075)
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| 553 | Died in an airplane crash. | Currie, George Sanford (I1075)
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| 554 | Died in his freshman year at Mount Allison University | Lockhart, William Mortimer (I14918)
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| 555 | Died of malaria. | Barker, Capt. Kendall Holmes (I1033)
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| 556 | Died of pneumonia. | Vaughan, Amy Ida May (I260)
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| 557 | Died of smallpox on board "Kings County" en route from Antwerp to New York. | Porter, Gertrude (I1473)
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| 558 | DILLMAN, Christopher Thomas \'Chris\' 42, of Chalet Hamlet, Hants Co., passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, surrounded by his loving family in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Windsor, he was the son of Elwood and Marilyn (MacKenzie) Dillman. Chris graduated from Horton High School, Kingstec Community College and NSIT with his CNC machining certificate. He loved fishing, hunting with his father and friends at the hunting camp and hockey, which he played for many years. It is also known that he was an avid Montreal Canadiens fan. Chris enjoyed spending time at his home, surrounded by the beauty of the lake. | Dillman, Christopher Thomas (I3895)
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| 559 | DILLMAN, Elwood Lewis Passed away peacefully on December 20, 2018, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Admiral Rock, Hants Co., on June 15, 1940, he was a son of the late Thomas A. and Lyla Blanche (Turple) Dillman. He grew up and attended one-room schools in Admiral Rock and Rines Creek, graduated from Stewiacke High and completed studies from the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation. Elwood was a member of Avon United Church (formerly St. James United Church) and served on the Official Board. He was general manager of the East Kings Winter Hawks Minor Hockey Team for many years and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a long-time member of Poyntz Lodge No. 44, A.F. & A.M. in Hantsport serving as Worshipful Master of the Lodge in 2005. Elwood joined the staff of the Department of Highways, as it was then known, in 1957. Two years later he joined Canadian Pacific Railway (DAR) as District Manager. In 1968 he left the railway and moved his family to Hantsport to work with CKF Inc. as Transportation Manager. In 1985 he joined Scotia Investments Limited as Group Distribution and Group Environmental Coordinator and worked with the \'Jodrey Family\' until his retirement in 2005. From 1968-1985 Elwood was a director of the Atlantic Provinces Transportation Commission and served as chairman for three years. In recognition of outstanding leadership with the Canadian Industrial Transportation League, at its annual dinner in Toronto, he was presented with the 1990 Distribution Executive of the Year Award for Canada. He was past chairman of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Canada, past chairman of the Canadian Pulp & Paper Association and served on the Nova Scotia Workers’ Compensation Board from 1998 to 2005. He was the founding member and first chairman of the Nova Scotia Resource Recovery Fund Board that established a province-wide plan and operation for the management of solid waste in Nova Scotia. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Ivan, in infancy; and his son, Christopher Thomas Dillman, who lost a courageous battle with cancer in June of 2013. Arrangements have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317). A funeral service celebrating Elwood’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 19th in Avon United Church, 17 Prince St., Hantsport, Rev. Beth Johnston officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial will be at a later date in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. | Dillman, Elwood Lewis (I3887)
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| 560 | DILLMAN, Marilyn Eileen Age 76, formerly of Hantsport, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2020 in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born in New Glasgow on May 30, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Boyd and Elizabeth (MacLeod) MacKenzie. Marilyn grew up in River John, attending grade school in Tatamagouche, completing high school at West Pictou High. She moved to Halifax after high school, accepting a position with Harris & Roome Supply Ltd., where she met her loving husband of 54 years, Elwood. In 1968, Marilyn moved to Hantsport with her young family and immediately became involved with the community. She was a member of Avon United Church (formerly St. James United Church) and an active member of the UCW for many years. Gifted with a beautiful soprano singing voice, she led the junior church choir and was a longstanding member of the senior church choir, often taking a leading role in many musical events. Marilyn was also a member of the Windsor Jaycettes for many years where she formed many lasting friendships. She began her professional paralegal career in 1973 in Windsor. Later, she joined Thorpe, Buntain, Muttart & Forse Law Firm, Kentville and was employed there for many years prior to her employment with TMC Law, Kentville where she proudly worked until her recent retirement. Marilyn was a Justice of the Peace for more than 20 years, officiating many marriage ceremonies. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Elwood Lewis Dillman; son, Christopher Thomas Dillman and sister, Elizabeth Ann (MacKenzie) Griffiths. There will be a public graveside service celebrating Marilyn’s life on Tuesday, August 25th at 11 a.m. in Riverbank Cemetery, Riverbank Drive, Hantsport; Rev. Bill Gibson officiating. | MacKenzie, Marilyn Eileen (I3894)
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