John married Adelaide Coldwell on 13 Oct 1883 in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Lena Mabel Benjamin on 18 Jun 1902 in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia. Lena died in 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lena married Roy Adelbert Jodrey on 5 May 1911 in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia. Roy (son of Joseph Parker Jodrey and Annie Harrington) was born on 24 Dec 1888 in White Rock, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 12 Aug 1973 in Halifax, Nova Scotia; was buried in Gaspereau Cemetery, Kings, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charles R. Chipman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JODREY, John Joseph — 98, Hantsport and Chester, well­known Nova Scotian industrial­­ist, beloved husband of 73 years, father, grandfather, great-grand­father and philanthropist, died peacefully in Chester on Sunday, February 19, 2012. Born in Gas­pereau, Kings Co., on September 18, 1913, he was the son of the late Roy and Lena Isabel (Cold­well) Jodrey. After graduating from Wolfville High School, he then attended and graduated from Horton Business Academy. His beginnings were humble. He owned and operated a service station in Pictou for two years, followed by an apple orchard op­eration. While still in his 20s John joined the family business of Mi­nas Basin Pulp and Power Com­pany Limited and shortly there­after Canadian Keyes Fibre Inc., Hantsport. In both companies he rose to the office of President and Chairman. His tenure was to last several decades and under his guidance these companies ex­panded into new markets and product lines including new divi­sions in British Columbia and Ontario. He also served as Presi­dent of Scotia Investments Lim­ited for over 60 years. His lead­ership, energy and direction cou­pled with his thoughtfulness and foresight resulted in his being in demand as a corporate director in several companies including Avon Valley Greenhouses Limit­ed, Ben’s Limited., L.E. Shaw Ltd., Halifax Developments Ltd., and Moirs Ltd. He also served as Chairman of Maritime Paper Products Limited and Minas Ba­sin Holdings Limited for several years. John also served as a di­rector of several public compa­nies including Algoma Central Corporation, Crown Life Insur­ance Company, Extendicare (Crownx) and the Bank of Nova Scotia. He held several honorary directorships until his passing. His role in life was not solely that of a business person, he also deeply believed in giving back to his community. Education and community endeavours were a driving force throughout his life. He was the first President of the Hantsport Memorial Community Centre. He was one of the four original founding members of the Centre, which was incorpo­rated in 1948 and served as Presi­dent for almost a decade. John served on the Board of Gover­nors of Acadia University during which time the Jodrey School of Computer Science was establish­ed. He also served on the board of King’s-Edgehill School for several years. At L’Université Sainte-Anne he provided an en­dowment for the creation of the Jodrey Centre. He served as Chancellor of Technical Univer­sity of Nova Scotia (DalTech) for several years and was elevated to Chancellor Emeritus. He also served as a director of the Dal­housie Medical Research Foun­dation and was a member of the Dalhousie Bureau of Industry. In recognition of his outstanding ci­tizenship, he was awarded Hon­orary Degrees from Acadia Uni­versity, Technical University of Nova Scotia and Dalhousie Uni­versity. He was inducted into the Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame in 1994. He was a member of Poyntz Lodge 44, Masonic Or­der, Hantsport and a Scottish Rite 32nd Degree mason of the Valley of Halifax. For his signif­icant achievement and remarka­ble service he was inducted into the Order of Canada in February 2000, as a Companion of Merit. He was pre­deceased by his son, Thomas (Jo­hanna) Jodrey, Hantsport and sister, Florence (Lovett) Bishop, Hantsport.

Family/Spouse: Uriel Maxine Kirkpatrick. Uriel (daughter of Abner Arlington Kirkpatrick and Georgia Kathryn Riley) was born on 24 Jan 1917 in Waterville, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 30 Dec 2022 in Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia; was buried in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married Lovett Grant Bishop on 12 Aug 1937 in Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia. Lovett (son of George Lovett Bishop and Laura Burgess Bowles) was born on 9 Jul 1914 in Greenwich, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 31 Mar 2003 in Wolfville, Kings, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jean B. Hennigar - It is with great sadness and also joy that we announce the passing from this life into the glory of eternal life of Jean Beatrice Hennigar on Tuesday, April 5th, 2016, at home, aged 100. Born February 18th, 1916, at home in Gaspereau, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Lena Isabel Jodrey. At an early age, her family moved to Wolfville, where she attended school. Upon graduation, she went to Mack Business College, learning skills that stayed with her for her entire life, especially the art of shorthand. She worked at Minas Basin Pulp and Power until her marriage to her handsome skating partner, Dean S. Hennigar of Greenwich. After their wedding at her parents’ home in Hantsport, they moved to Brooklyn, Hants Co., then to Somerset, Kings Co. The next move was to South Berwick, where she became a charter member of the South Berwick branch of the Women’s Institutes of Nova Scotia. After a summer spent at Turner’s Brook, the family moved finally, in 1953, to Sheffield Mills when they purchased the Harold Chase apple farm. There Mum raised five children, did the books for the farm, and was a director of Minas Basin Pulp and Paper Company for 16 years. She attended First Cornwallis Baptist Church as a faithful and faith-filled member for 62 years, serving as clerk for the Church for 19 years. She was a charter member of the Blanche Gower Auxiliary, and was a member of the Women’s Missionary Society, played the piano and taught Sunday School. She and Dad also taught Sunday School in the Gibson Woods Baptist Church. They were both members of The Gideons International. She attended PTA meetings for many years, was an Explorer leader, and remained a member of the Sheffield Mills and District W.I. until the time of her passing. Over the years, Mum researched the genealogy of four branches of our family and was a charter member of the Kings Historical Society and one of the early members of the Genealogical Society. Her second hobby from the time she was 13 until recently was scrapbooking. If anyone needed a picture or article from years ago having to do with anything that touched Mum’s life, she most likely had it. She was a terrific reference for family, and also as a member of the Sheffield Mills Community Association. She was part of a W.I. committee that wrote and published the first edition of \"Grist From the Mills\". Mum was an avid reader all her life and passed on her love of books and reading to us all. She enjoyed travelling, but was always glad to come home. She especially enjoyed spending winters on the island of Montserrat at their home there, and summers at the cottage at Lake George. She loved to play games, especially Scrabble, and most card games, teaching us to try to win, but also teaching us how to lose. Her \"sticky buns\" were legend and you never went hungry at her table. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Dean, in 2005, an infant daughter at birth, sister, Florence Bishop and brother, John Jodrey. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 29th, 7-9 p.m., at White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. A celebration of Mum’s life will be held on Saturday, April 30th at 2:00 p.m. at First Cornwallis Baptist Church, 1012 Middle Dyke Road, Upper Canard.

Jean married Dean Stanley Hennigar on 18 Feb 1938 in Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia. Dean (son of Elmer Judson Hennigar and Lulu Verta Rafuse) was born on 6 Dec 1913 in Greenwich, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 24 Oct 2005 in Sheffield Mills, Kings, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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PORTER, Kathryn Uriel

Age 75, of Wolfville, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family, in the home of her daughter, in Bedford. Born in Kentville, on September 10, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Uriel "Maxine" (Kirkpatrick) Jodrey. Educated at Edgehill School, Mack Business School and secretarial science courses at Acadia, she worked at Stewart, Mackeen & Covert, Halifax until leaving to have and raise her children in Bedford. Kathryn loved spending time in Montserrat, West Indies, with her family. Later on in her life, with a kind heart, she cared for homeless animals. Besides her parents, Kathryn was predeceased by her brother, Thomas. A private funeral service celebrating Kathryn’s life will be held in Demont Family Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Tom Henderson officiating (masks are encouraged). A private family burial will follow in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marianne married Victor Edward Brotz on 23 Aug 1969. Victor died in 2011. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Timothy Gene HENNIGAR — Upper Granville

May 14, 1945 – July 22, 2021. Born in Berwick, the third son of the late Dean and Jean Hennigar, Tim grew up in Sheffield Mills. He married his high school sweetheart and best friend, Irene Eaton of Centreville in 1965. Tim and Irene raised their family while living in Halifax, Waterville and Upper Granville. Tim attended the Provincial Institute of Automotive and Allied Trades in Toronto which began his multi-faceted career in agricultural equipment especially of the green and yellow variety. As an Annapolis County apple grower and varied entrepreneur, Tim also served on the executive and boards of several community and agricultural associations as an active participant. He was especially supportive of the Living Word Fellowship Church and the Annapolis County Exhibition and Farm Museum. Whether it was clearing snow for a neighbour, blazing a trail for fellow ATV- ers, giving rides on his antique tractors and car or singing in the church choir, Tim found joy in helping and encouraging others. His quick wit and warm sense of humour was expressed in a kind and caring manner. He loved to tease his grandchildren at their frequent family gatherings and got very competitive during card game nights. Tim passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer. His faith in the Lord Jesus sustained and comforted him through his most recent illness, and for many years prior when he had to deal with several other cancers. Family and friends mourn the loss of a wonderful husband, brother, father and loyal friend.

Timothy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]