Family/Spouse: Rachel. Rachel was born on 15 Jun 1830. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1901 a Carpenter

Horace married Cora Burgher on 27 Apr 1910 in Pereau, Kings, Nova Scotia. Cora (daughter of Shubel Burgher and Ellen) was born about 1887 in Pereaux, Kings, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
WEST, Gerald Lemont

Age 93, of Lockhartville, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 in Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building, QEII, Halifax. Gerald was born on June 19, 1925 to parents Horace and Cora (Burger) West in Wolfville. He married Mildred (Crewe) West on November 18, 1950 in Halifax. After attending high school in Hantsport, Gerald joined the RCAF in 1944 at age 19, where he served as a Wireless Operator and Air Gunner. His service included submarine patrol over the North Atlantic. After the war, Gerald went on to get a science degree at Mount Allison University, N.B., a degree in Chemical Engineering at Dalhousie University, Halifax and was a certified Marine Chemist. After university, Gerald did naval research work, was a partner in Wyman and West Limited Consulting and Analytical Chemists and Nova Scotia Department of Environment. With much kicking and screaming, Gerald retired from his company, Gerald L. West and Associates in 2001. Gerald was a member of many organizations, including The Chemical Institute of Canada, The Nova Scotia Safety Council, The American Society of Lubrication Engineers, The American Society for Testing Materials, The Association of Official Racing Chemists and The Chemical Society of Great Britain. A devoted man, Gerald loved the companionship of his large family and was always eager to host gatherings with lots of good food and laughter. He had a passion for the skies, often flying family, friends and neighbours around the Maritimes in his private plane. Mildred and Gerald did their fair share of travel to England, Germany, New York and went on several cruise ships. They wintered in Largo, Fla. for 24 seasons where they formed incredible bonds of friendship with again much good food and laughter. A busy life didn’t stop Gerald from being an active member of the Lockhartville Church, where he served on the Board of Deacons, was a Trustee, Sunday school teacher and Young People’s Leader. Gerald took his civic duties seriously. He joined the Rotary Club as a young man and it was very common in later years to see him diligently selling tickets for Food For Thought and other fundraisers. Gerald was a Shriner and was awarded his 50th year Freemason pin in 2015 at Poyntz Lodge with his sons Stephen and Kevin in attendance. In 2010, Gerald was the only Canadian to be included in an American Tribute to the Second World War Veterans in Washington. He was treated to the same honours as the American Citizens at the memorial service. Gerald was an accomplished carpenter who built two family homes. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael West; brother, Ashael West; sisters, Eva Samarra, Madeline Doig, Evangeline Tracey and Della Thompson. There will be no visitation, by request. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 15th, in White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Rev. Ellen Hunt officiating. Burial will take place in Lower Horton Cemetery.

Gerald married Mildred Maude Crewe on 18 Nov 1950 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Mildred (daughter of Curtis Crewe and Dorothy Roberts) was born on 24 Nov 1924 in Dawson's Cove, Hermitage, Newfoundland; died on 19 Jan 2024 in Kentville, Kings, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Asahel married Marjorie Helen Hutchinson on 31 May 1930 in Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia. Marjorie (daughter of Kenneth Paul Hutchinson and O'Rena May Smith) was born about 1912 in Lockhartville, Kings, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dorothy Ella Hatt. Dorothy (daughter of Robert Hatt and Melinda Bezanson) was born about 1912 in New Minas, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 24 May 1998 in Wolfville, Kings, Nova Scotia; was buried in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sumara, Eva Leanna (West), 99, of Parkland, Truro, formerly of Wolfville and Oxford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2014 in Truro. Born in West Brooklyn on October 25, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Cora (Burgher) West.
Eva received her teacher’s certificate from Normal College, Truro and a BA from Acadia University, Wolfville. She taught for 20 years in different schools in Nova Scotia. She was a talented seamstress, knitter, quilter & enjoyed vegetable gardening & preserving as well as world travelling. Eva was active in the Baptist church and sang in various choirs. She liked to please her grandchildren by baking a batch of rolls and was especially proud of her family and their accomplishments.
Eva was predeceased by her husband, Charles, brother Asahel West, sisters Della Thompson, Evangeline Tracey & Madeline Doig.

Family/Spouse: Charles Vincent Samarra. Charles was born on 9 Apr 1917 in Joggins, Cumberland, Nova Scotia; died on 2 Aug 2011 in Kentville, Kings, Nova Scotia; was buried in Lr. Horton Cemetery, Grand Pre, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jim Doig. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Glenn Albert Tracey. Glenn (son of George Daniel Tracey and Eva Leila Boyd) was born on 4 Nov 1922 in Lockhartville, Kings, Nova Scotia; died on 15 Nov 2001 in Kentville, Kings, Nova Scotia; was buried in Lr. Horton Cemetery, Grand Pre, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Della married Orval Purdy on 21 Dec 1937 in Lockhartville, Kings, Nova Scotia. Orval was born about 1907 in Maccan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Percy Arnold Thompson. Percy (son of William Melton Thompson and Annie Amelia Welch) was born on 26 Jan 1914 in Halfway River, Cumberland, Nova Scotia; died on 2 Nov 1990 in Kentville, Kings, Nova Scotia; was buried in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
WEST, Stephen Franklyn

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Stephen Franklyn West, on November 28, 2021. Stephen was born in Halifax on October 10, 1951, to Gerald and Mildred (Crewe) West. Though the West boys were all born in Halifax, they moved to Lockhartville when they were very young. Stephen loved his family, his friends, music and the sea. His love of music was lifelong, he played various instruments, but his instrument of choice was the clawhammer banjo. He played in many bands and entertained at festivals, pubs and music venues. He had a large family of musical and music loving friends, who will miss him dearly. As much as Stephen loved music, he had an equal love of the sea. Most of the warmer months, you would find Stephen and Joann on their boat, “Trinity”, sailing to islands and locations on the South Shore with friends and family. A day on the ocean with Stephen and Joann was always so much fun. Stephen had a long career in oil exploration, in directional drilling, which took him to many countries all over the world. He always claimed that his favorite country was Vietnam while his least favorite was Angola, where he had to exit quickly amid a military coup and the Ebola virus. His travels and work stories were always wonderful, fun and sometimes terrifying to listen to. Stephen also had a pilot’s license, he and his father shared a love of flying and there were a select few who were actually brave enough to go up with them. If Stephen taught us anything, it is to do what you love, follow your passion, live life to the fullest. He did that every day. Stephen loved his family enormously. Stephen was predeceased by his father, Gerald; and his brother, Michael. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service, by request. Donations in memory may be made to Mahone Islands Conservation Association.

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

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Arthur Kenneth West, 93, Lockhartville, NS, born November 26, 1930, eldest child of Asahel and Marjorie (Hutchinson) West.

He lived in Lockhartville all his life. Arthur was a very hard worker, he began working at the young age of 13 picking apples, he also logged in the woods and then in 1951 went to work at Minas Basin where he worked for 23 years. He did this all while helping his father milk his herd of cattle each day until he left to pursue his dream of owning a dairy farm. Arthur married his wife June on June 29, 1957. Arthur loved his cows and farm; he and June built a successful business together. Arthur worked the farm until he retired in 1992, however he never fully retired as he was always an extra hand on the farm, he was still raking hay last summer at the age of 92. After retiring Arthur and June bought a motorhome. They travelled across Canada many times visiting his brother Paul and family, they travelled as far west as the Pacific Coast, North to the Yukon, south to Wisconsin and east to Newfoundland.

Arthur loved tug of war and competed for many years on different teams. He won the Maritime Championship while pulling for the Lockhartville Tug of War team.
Arthur and June were members of The Stoney Hill Baptist Church in Lockhartville, they thoroughly enjoyed the many hymn sings and events put on here and in many other local churches.

Arthur was predeceased by his parents, Marjorie and Asahel West, his brother Russell West, brothers-in-law Gerald Hartt and Ross Tracey. Grandsons, Dave Rozee, Joshua Rozee and Brandon West.

Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Lindsay Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor, NS. Reception to follow immediately.
Burial will take place at the Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, NS.

Arthur married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Russell F. West on March 7, 2022, at his home in Lockhartville.

Russell was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be fondly missed. A friend to many, he was a quiet man with the spirit of a warrior. He taught his children to love nature and history, to stand tall, never back down and to work hard.

He loved nature and all wild things. Russell was at peace in the woods, usually seen wearing a tattered orange jacket or a plaid shirt, surrounded by nature's creatures. He was a woodsman well into his late eighties. Although strong, he had a soft side for his grandchildren, his yellow dog, Sassy, and for fox pups playing in his field. Many times, he gently cradled a lost or injured bird in his hands and returned it to safety. He carried a sickly old cat to its bed for many years.

Russell loved to tell stories of days gone by, and could tell hunting stories for hours while fixing guns, chainsaws, or anything that moved. He was an avid hunter and liked to use his antique musket to supply a rabbit to complement the turkey dinner at Christmas. One memorable year, the rabbit was seasoned with turnip seed that had been accidentally mixed with the shot. The wadding from the old gun also caught the surrounding bushes on fire, so the rabbit was somewhat pre-cooked before he brought it home! He was pleased to have a granddaughter challenge him to a shooting match at the firing range.

The sound of a chainsaw, the smell of sawdust or freshly mowed hay, the sight of a tractor or a woodpile bring thoughts of Russell to mind. We remember a "good" Christmas tree he once brought home (he had previously run over with his tractor!)

Russell loved telling his grandchildren stories or taking them for a ride on his tractor. He had great time roasting marshmallows at the beach while listening to his granddaughters sing. Playing with his young grandsons, whether running a foot race or hunting imaginary bears with a stick "gun" he provided, was a great source of joy to them both!

In his younger years, Russell had a Studebaker car and enjoyed drag racing with his friends, once landing the car in a well. He pulled tug-of-war on many teams for many years, until he was in his forties. Russell's first steady job was at Maritime Life Assurance Co. in Halifax, where he worked as an accountant. While living in Halifax, he joined the reserves and was on the boxing team of the Princess Louise Fusiliers. Later he moved to Winnipeg to work for Osler, Hammond & Nanton Insurance Company as an accountant. He was also a member of a boxing team in there, winning the 1957 Manitoba Amateur Boxing Association middle weight title.

Russell eventually returned to Nova Scotia and was employed at Minas Basin Pulp & Power Company for 34 years as a paper quality inspector. He led a busy life and was well loved and respected. He will be missed greatly!

He was predeceased by his parents, Asahel and Marjorie (Hutchinson) West, and a brother in infancy.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 2 pm in Lindsay's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Debra Mosher officiating.

Interment to follow at Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, N.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Died:
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.

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

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

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