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| 1241 | Retired marine engineer. | Duncanson, Cecil George Ferguson (I15942)
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| 1242 | Retired meat cutter | Landry, Alexander (I12431)
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| 1243 | Retired Merchant, Dry Goods & Groceries - 1944 | Sterling, William King (I12106)
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| 1244 | Retired merchant. | Canham, Tom (I15944)
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| 1245 | Richard Niron Douglas Begin, age 62 of Hantsport passed away peacefully on October 17, 2021 in the QEII with family by his side. Born October 7, 1959 in Windsor, he was a son of the late Harold and Iris (MacDonald) Begin. Richard retired from Lyndsay’s Construction 3 years ago after working for them for 17 years. Richard lost his way in life a couple of times but, always found his way back. Remember him for his kind heart. Richard was predeceased by sister, Jo-Anna (2017); step-daughter, Ashley Henshaw (2001) and infant sisters, Patsy and Nina. Cremation has taken place under the care of the Lindsay Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, P.O. Box 2218, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0. There will be a graveside service for Richard 2 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Windsor Forks Cemetery, Windsor Forks. | Begin, Richard Niron Douglas (I16688)
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| 1246 | Richard Wayne "Ricky" Best, age 47, of Belleville, ON, formerly of West Brooklyn, passed away on May 7, 2023 in Belleville with his daughter by his side, after a brief illness. Born in Wolfville, he was a son of Debbie (Pinch) Best, of West Brooklyn and the late Leslie "Les" Best. Ricky worked as a drywaller for many years, both in Nova Scotia and Ontario. He enjoyed playing baseball with the West Brooklyn baseball team and was a league member of the West Brooklyn Community dart players. Above all, he enjoyed family time, especially with his daughter, who was the love of his life. Besides his father, he was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Florence and Gilbert Pinch; paternal grandparents, Gladys Veinot and Norman Best; and brother, Mitch Noseworthy. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 9 in West Brooklyn Cemetery, West Brooklyn. Reverend Barb Cochran officiating. | Best, Richard Wayne (I17422)
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| 1247 | Richard Wayne Beckwith Born on May 21, 1944 in Windsor, Richard went home to his Lord Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family and his loyal dog, Daisy May. He was the oldest child of the late Cecil and Harriett (Greendlund) Beckwith. Richard lived his life in Lockhartville. He achieved his first class Stationary Engineer’s Ticket, Programmable Logic Controlling Diploma, Stationary Engineer refrigeration Second-Class Ticket and Canadian Industrial Supervisors Diploma. He started his career at Minas Basin Pulp and Power in Hantsport and he continued and finished his career at what is now known as Valley Regional Hospital, in Kentville, at the power plant. Richard was a very caring, loving and compassionate son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. There will be a private, immediate family-only, graveside service held at a later date with Rev. Father Tom Henderson officiating. Donations in memory of Richard may be made to St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, PO Box 52, Hantsport, NS B0P 1P0. | Beckwith, Richard Wayne (I2662)
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| 1248 | RISSESCO, Jerimah Joseph \"Jerry\" - 78, Windsor, Hants Co., passed away on February 28, 2010, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born August 28, 1931, in Parrsboro, he was the son of the late Thomas Anthony \"Tony\" and Margaret (Duggan) Rissesco. He was a strong family man who enjoyed spending time with his beloved wife, his children and grandchildren. Jerry enjoyed travelling and gardening. He was an amazing father and grandfather and many special memories were made on road trips throughout Canada and during family gatherings. Jerry, a graduate of the Nova Scotia Normal College, taught public school for over 30 years in Saskatchewan, Alberta and in Nova Scotia in Cumberland, Colchester, Kings, Shelburne counties, as well as Halifax County (Harrietsfield Elementary School, Herring Cove Junior High School and Gertrude Parker Elementary School). He was recognized for excellence in teaching in remedial reading while teaching in Herring Cove. Jerry served as a local President of the Nova Scotia Teachers\' Union in Halifax County. He was active in scouting, serving as a cub leader in Spryfield. After retiring from teaching, Jerry worked as an instructor at the Windsor Workshop. He enjoyed making a difference as an educator and working both with youth and adult learners. | Rissesco, Jerimah Joseph (I516)
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| 1249 | RITCHIE, Lorna Jean - 80, North Head, Grand Manan, N.B., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2005. Born in Pembroke, she was a daughter of the late Emery and Elsie Wilcox (Pembroke). She was predeceased by her husband, Doctor Railton G. Ritchie, as well as brothers, Avard, Willard and Stanley. Mrs. Ritchie was a Registered Nurse and worked in the Pugwash Hospital; Children's Hospital, Halifax; The Infirmary, Halifax; The Red Cross Blood Clinic, Halifax, and then moving to Grand Manan to work in the Grand Manan Hospital. She was a member of the Church of the Ascension, The Ladies Guild Church of the Ascension, served as Treasurer for several years both for the Guild and also the Sunday school, a member of the Grand Manan Seniors Club, the Grand Manan Curling Club and the New Brunswick Nurses Association. The family will receive friends and relatives in the Church of the Ascension, North Head, N.B. today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. from where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 4, at 1:30 p.m. with Bishop George Lemon officiating, assisted by Lic. Kevin Frankland and Lic. Freda Large. Following the service she will be cremated and her ashes will be interred in North Head Community Cemetery with a private family committal service. The family has asked for donations to the Church of the Ascension Memorial or Building Fund. Funeral arrangements in care of Ells Funeral Home, 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2 (506-662-3116) or www.ells.ca | Wilcox, Lorna Jean (I2037)
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| 1250 | Robert Andrew PEMBERTON — Wolfville It is with great sadness and heartache that we announce the passing of Robert Andrew Pemberton, age 44, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in his home in Wolfville, NS. Robert was born in Windsor on September 6, 1978, to Jim and Marlyn (Hebb) Pemberton, of Falmouth. At an early age Robert showed a great aptitude and curiosity for technology. He turned this interest into an over 20 year career in information technology. Robert worked in internet services, government, agriculture and space industry, before getting an urge to go out west. In 2014, with the help of his father and uncles, he made the drive to Calgary to work in the oil and gas industry. Although he enjoyed his time out west, like most Nova Scotians, he longed to return home to be closer to family and friends. In 2021, Robert accepted a position at CKF in Hantsport. Throughout his career he was highly respected by his coworkers. To quote a former co-worker, “he knew his stuff and never met a computer problem he couldn’t solve.” Throughout his life Robert enjoyed soccer, spending time with animals, playing computer games, gardening and cooking. He loved to take monthly trips with his father to Halifax to see what deals they could find. Robert liked to try new recipes and share these creations with family and friends, or help his mother make salsa. His lasagna was a staple at many special occasions. He loved to garden. No matter where he lived he would grow tomatoes, peppers and herbs to have fresh year-round and also to give plants to anyone who wanted them. Robert loved animals from an early age. He would take any opportunity to spend time with pets, either taking the dogs swimming at the lake or relaxing at home. Robert was a private person whose generosity knew no limits. When he heard of something or someone in need, he would be one of the first to offer help. Whether it was building computers from spare parts to give to those who were in need or donating to local fundraisers. Private burial will take place in Centre Falmouth Cemetery. | Pemberton, Robert Andrew (I17543)
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| 1251 | Robert Burton Walsh, age 88, Hantsport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born on May 1, 1933, at Long Island, New York. Robert was the son of the late Lawson and E. Ada (Smith) Walsh. Robert went to work right out of school at the Minas Basin Pulp and Power until he retired. He was a member of the Hantsport Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing or sitting on his deck at home watching the Hantsport Shamrocks play ball. He also enjoyed spending time at his cottage with Evelyn on Whalen Lake “his happy place”. He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn (2018); brothers, William “Bill” (Beatrice); John Lawson (5 months); G. Paul (Noreen); Richard (Sarah “Sally”). The family would like to extend a special thank you for the loving care shown to both Robert and Evelyn during their stay at the Dykeland Lodge. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2021 (masks & social distancing required) in the Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. | Walsh, Robert Burton (I5002)
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| 1252 | Robert Frederick Hazelton Age 68, of Hantsport passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. He was born on May 24, 1954 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia to the late George and Margaret (Smith) Hazelton. Robert began his career as a mechanic at several local garages before becoming a printer operator at CKF Inc. He enjoyed antique and classic cars and travelling throughout the Atlantic provinces, mingling with fellow car enthusiasts and sharing stories. He could often be found at home working on projects in the garage or relaxing outdoors. A private family-only graveside funeral service will be held in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Canadian Cancer Society, Nova Scotia Division, 5826 South St., Halifax NS B3H 1S6. | Hazelton, Robert Frederick (I4761)
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| 1253 | Robert George Fraser Age 97 of Halifax, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022 in Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Building, QEII, Halifax. Born in Port Williams on November 14, 1924 he was a son of the late Ivan “Ray” and Lalia L. (Fraser) Fraser. Bob was a long-time resident of Hantsport. He served overseas with the West Novies during the Second World War. He was an active 50-year member of Lucknow Branch No. 109, Royal Canadian Legion, Hantsport. He also received his 50-year jewel from Poyntz Lodge No. 44, A.F. & A.M., Hantsport, in 2013. Bob worked at Minas Basin Pulp and Power for 27 years before moving to Shelburne where he and Doris owned and operated The Wildwood Motel for a number of years, before retiring to East Uniacke. After 14 years of enjoying life at the lake they downsized to Bedford in 1998. Bob and Doris enjoyed their many travels, especially their trips to Florida. Bob loved music, notably a good sing song, cars of all kinds and on occasion, a nice drink of scotch! Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by brothers, Frankie (in childhood) and Ivan; sisters, Lois Jean (in infancy) and Velma Quinn. Arrangements have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where by request, a private invite only Masonic and Legion Tribute Service will be held at a later date. | Fraser, Robert George (I8750)
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| 1254 | Robert William "Bob" MacDonald Of Mount Denson, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully in Hants Community Hospital on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Bob was born November 22, 1940 as the second of four children to John and Celia MacDonald. He was predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Spinney (George). Bob first joined CKF in 1959 as a production worker, starting in Shipping and working his way up the line of progression to the Stock Running Department. In 1966, he was transferred to the office doing payroll. He progressed to Assistant to the Chief Accountant then Chief Accountant. After achieving his Certified Management Accountant Certification, Bob moved up to Director of Financial and Administrative Services. In 1989, Bob was appointed Vice-President of Finance and became a member of the Executive Management team where he remained until his retirement. Bob loved sports, playing hockey, softball, tennis and golf, an activity that he enjoyed with his wife Carole. He loved spending a warm summer day slicing and hooking his way down the course while Carole played slow and steady up the middle. It was one of their favorite ways to spend time together until his health declined. Bob and Carole loved to travel, enjoying many trips south searching for sunnier skies and greener golf courses. When not working, studying or playing sports you would find him volunteering to help a friend, family member or an organization close to his heart. He volunteered at the Hantsport Memorial Community Center, was involved in Rotary in Windsor, was an active member/deacon of Mount Denson Baptist Church, and helped maintain the local cemetery. He was always quick to help those in need whether it was with an extra pair of hands or some of his time. Bob loved music and singing and taught himself how to play guitar from a young age. Everyone who knew him was pleased that it replaced an early dalliance with the accordion. He used his gift of music in Mount Denson Baptist Church often leading the hymns, participating in choirs and helping with special holiday songs when called on. Music was an important part of not only his faith but of his home life as well making summer family gatherings and holiday sing-songs a fond memory for those who took part. Bob was a kind, loving, devoted, faithful, generous, dedicated and joyful man who was robbed of his golden years by various ailments and worst of all Alzheimer\'s. He is now at peace and the world is a little worse off without him. He will be greatly missed. | MacDonald, Robert William (I5371)
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| 1255 | ROBERTSON, Phyllis Joyce Age 86, passed away at her home in Hantsport on Wednesday morning 8 April. Born in the cottage at Ward’s Mansion, Kings County, Nova Scotia, 9 January 1929 to the late Lewis H. and Mary L. (Welch) Arenburg. She and her husband Arnold celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last October 31st. Following her marriage, she lived the better part of her life in Hantsport as a stay-at-home mother helping to raise two sons. Over the years, she supported various community causes and attended the United Baptist Church. Later in life, she was attentive to older neighbours with cooking and fresh baking from her kitchen, and was known by many for her homemade donuts for participants in the Hantsport July 1st road races. Phyllis was fond of knitting, visits from friends and good music. She and Arnold had made a place in their home for her mother Mary during the latter’s last years. Phone calls from nieces in England (Betty), Ontario (Fran) and Nova Scotia were always memorable. Phyllis was predeceased by her parents, an infant son, sisters, Helen Howells, Pearl Manilla, Grace MacDonald, and Viola McNealy; brother, Herbert L. Arenburg. | Arenburg, Phyllis Joyce (I6521)
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| 1256 | ROBINSON, Verna Ruth (Chase) Age 87, of Revera Robertson House, Nepean, formerly of Richmond Hill, ON, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2019, with her daughter Karen by her side. Born in Berwick, Nova Scotia, on September 5, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Elsie (Powers) Chase and devoted wife of the late Harold Stanley Robinson. Verna had many interests which included gardening, knitting, crocheting, baking and cake-decorating for family gatherings and she especially enjoyed traveling. Verna worked as a secretary for over 42 years, and ended her career as the Base Commander's secretary at CFB Toronto. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother, Cecil Chase, and first husband and father of her three children, Whitney Lutz, and stepdaughter, Debbie Lawler. Verna will be lovingly remembered by family and friends. | Chase, Verna Ruth (I15067)
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| 1257 | ROCKWELL (Boyd), Carolyn Rebecca Age 44, of Hantsport, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 13, 2018. Born in Kentville, she was a daughter of the late Larry Boyd. Carolyn graduated from King’s County Academy in 1992, subsequently studying French at Laval University. She graduated from CompuCollege with Honours in 1998 and received a certificate in Local Government Financial Administration from Dalhousie University in 2017. She has worked for the Town of Windsor for the past seven years recently in the capacity of Accounting Assistant. Carolyn was a devoted mother and encouraged her boys to enjoy life as much as she did. She was deeply loved by her family and will be greatly missed. Committed to a job which she loved, she was appreciated by everyone in return. She embraced a wide circle of friends with her great sense of humour and a large laugh straight from her heart. | Boyd, Carolyn Rebecca (I8663)
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| 1258 | Roger Allan SANFORD — Cogmagun With broken hearts and much love, we announce the passing of Roger, age 62, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at his home in Cogmagun. Born in Windsor on July 12, 1959, he was the youngest son of the late Gordon and Doris (Mackenzie) Sanford. Roger was a loving husband, father, grampy and great-grampy. He was an outdoorsman who grew up working in the woods and hunting alongside his father. He held various jobs over his lifetime, spending over 10 years with McDonald’s Landscaping, 25 years at the Hants County Exhibition and finally, working locally at Cogmagun Poultry for the last eight years. He was a great father who was proud to see his boys follow in his footsteps and begin working at the Exhibition, just as he had. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by mother-in-law, Iona Faulkner; and son, Mark Faulkner. | Sanford, Roger Allan (I15622)
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| 1259 | ROGERS (Tracey), Bertha Marion — Of the Windsor Elms, Falmouth, formerly of Lockhartville, Kings Co., passed away at the age of 94 on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Born in Lockhartville on October 12, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Edward \'Elisha\' Tracey and Osa (Davidson). She was predeceased by her husband, Manford; her son, John; her daughter-in-law, Monique. Bertha was the last surviving member of her family, being predeceased by sisters and brothers, Evelyn Schofield, Bessie Schofield, Leora Vaughan, Jessie Schofield, Minnie Schofield, Mary Schofield, Hilda Keddy, Leroy, Arden and Aubrey and also Robert in infancy. Bertha took great pride in homemaking and was an excellent baker, quilt-maker and did lovely embroidery. She was very involved in the local community and Lockhartville United Baptist Church. She was a member of the Lockhartville Sewing Circle, the Thimble Six Quilters, the Women’s Institute and the Minas Waves Seniors Group, with whom she travelled and participated in many events. She visited several areas, including Nashville, Costa Rica, Illinois, Magdalen Islands, Labrador, and many places in Western Canada. The family thanks the wonderful staff at Windsor Elms for their compassionate care over the last several years, along with the chaplaincy, Debra Mosher, and the Rev. Gail Whalen-Dunn of Stoney Hill United Baptist Church, Lockhartville. Interment will be in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. Donations in Bertha’s memory may be made to Stoney Hill United Baptist Church, 19 Old Oak Island Rd., R.R.3 Wolfville, NS B4P 2R3, or Windsor Elms Village Chaplaincy Fund, 174 Dyke Rd., Falmouth, NS B0P 1L0. | Tracey, Bertha Marion (I7392)
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| 1260 | ROGERS, Charles Gerald 'Chuck' Age 62 of Hantsport, passed away on September 15, 2018. Born in Wolfville, he was the son of the late Clayton and Jean (Harris) Rogers. Chuck was raised in the Canning area. Memorial donations may be made to Hantsport Shamrock Baseball Society. | Rogers, Charles Gerald (I1998)
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| 1261 | ROGERS, Vicki Paulette Passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015, at home, surrounded by family. Born on June 17, 1954, in Wolfville Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Blanche (Jodrey) Folker. She was a graduate of Victoria General Hospital School of Nursing (Class of 1974) and spent over 40 years as a dedicated Registered Nurse in Valley Regional Hospital. She was a member of Avonport Baptist Church. Vicki enjoyed playing bridge and was a member of the Ken-Wo Bridge Club. She loved to camp, travel and surround herself with family and friends, but above all she enjoyed helping others around her. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. | Folker, Vicki Paulette (I1111)
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| 1262 | Roland Eldred Sponagle, age 92, passed away peacefully in his home (Grand View Manor) in Berwick, on September 23, 2023. Born in Berwick on August 31, 1931, he was the oldest son born to the late William Owen and Helen Florence (Cox) Sponagle, of Avonport. Roland spent many years working as a farm labourer on his father’s farm, then on Dick Haliburton’s farm, both in Avonport. Through the years of working on his father’s farm, Roland also drove a school bus. He was a former member of the Hantsport and District Lions Club, as well as a member of the Old Farts Club in Avonport. Throughout his busy years of farming, Roland had met and married his late wife, Marie; together they raised their four daughters in the house they built together on the Bluff Road in Avonport. Roland loved his family dearly, and always carried pictures of his wife, children, and grandchildren, in his wallet which he took everywhere with him, looking for that opportunity to show his family off to everyone. Roland loved going for drives in the countryside to see what crops were planted in which fields, and to look at fine herds of cattle. Roland also enjoyed and was very proud of his vegetable and flower gardens; if you stopped in to visit, you were sure to make a trip out to view his masterpieces. Roland was always watching hockey - the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby being his favourite team and player. Besides his parents, Roland was predeceased by his wife, Marie; brother, Robert; and sons-in-law, Colin Duncanson and David Harris. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, in the Avonport Baptist Church at 2:00 pm, with reception to follow. Interment will take place in the Greenfield Cemetery. | Sponagle, Roland Eldred (I4267)
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| 1263 | ROLFE, Ronald \'Keith\' 66, Gypsum Mines, passed away on July 12, 2013, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Cheverie on November 4, 1946, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Gladys (Vanbuskirk) Rolfe. Keith was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Besides his parents, Keith was predeceased by his five brothers. Cremation has taken place with a private graveside committal service at a later date. | Rolfe, Ronald (I7881)
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| 1264 | ROMANS (Allen), Margaret C. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Margaret Romans, age 94 of Hants Border/Windsor, on December 10, 2018. Born in Woods Maternity Home, Port Williams on July 16, 1924, she was a daughter of the late William and Blanche (Benjamin) Allen (of Melanson). As a long-time resident of Hants Border, Marg was a member of Hantsport Baptist Church, a life member of the Hantsport Elders, a past member of Minas Waves Seniors Groups and the National Campers and Hikers Association. She spent many years as a camper, making many lifelong friends. Marg’s other interests were selling Avon and enjoying food. Her true passion was her family. Margaret was a friend to all and a friend of all. Margaret was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Gerald; daughter, Audrey; brothers, John and Jim. Interment will be held at a later date in Gaspereau Cemetery, Gaspereau. | Allen, Margaret Catherine (I3446)
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| 1265 | Ronald Alex Lamond Age 89, of Lantz, formerly of Northfield and Hantsport, passed away on October 17, 2020, in Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born in Edmonton, Alta., he was a son of the late Alex and Emily (Oscroft) Lamond. Ron moved to Sackville in 1950 and worked on Oland's dairy farm. Shortly after, he met his future wife, Erma. In the early 1960's, Ron and his family moved to Northfield where they farmed beef cattle; first on Oland's and then their own for several years. In 1980, Ron and Erma moved to Hantsport and he managed the Farm Supply Department of Hants Co-Op, Windsor until his retirement in 1996. In 2016, they sold their home in Hantsport and moved to Lantz to be near their daughter and son-in-law, Alexis and Leonard. Ron loved farm life and all animals. Home was usually a busy place as they were seldom without company. It was difficult to leave without a meal or at least a cup of tea and home-made treats. Ron and Erma also enjoyed old-time dances, hiking, and beachcombing with family and friends. Ron was very sociable and usually encountered someone he knew in his travels. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Audrey. | Lamond, Ronald Alex (I14705)
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| 1266 | Ronald Gary Lunn Age 64, of Hantsport, passed away suddenly, Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Mount Denson. Born May 13, 1956, in Windsor, Ron was a son of Joan (Greene) and the late Clyde Lunn. Ron will be forever remembered and sorely missed by all the people in his apartment building. He had a big heart and would listen to anybody\'s troubles and help them celebrate their happy occasions. Ron was always there to help in any way he could. He had a wonderful sense of humour and was always quick with a joke. He always had time for a chat and loved to hear about what was going on in everybody\'s lives and would share humorous stories about his time on the force out west and his years driving for Midland. Ron loved all animals and would sit outside for hours watching the birds and the dogs walking by. He would speak of his past animals, especially his dogs and his horse. Ron remembered everybody\'s pet’s names and often asked about them and loved to pet sit and spend as much time as he could with them. He spoke of his mother all the time and often spoke of his daughter when she was young. He also loved his motorbike. There is so much that could be written about Ron. He was loved. | Lunn, Ronald Gary (I11343)
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| 1267 | Ronald Roy "Shorty" Hazlett Age 82, of Falmouth, passed away on October 14, 2020, with his family by his side, after a brief illness. He married the love of his life in the spring of 1955 and together they created a life many could only dream of. They filled their home with love and laughter, with family and with friends. They knew what was important in this life and they lived it every day. He has been received into the loving arms of his daughter, Debbie Beckwith; his son-in-law, Michael Haley; and his partner-in-crime, Kathleen MacKillop; as well as his family and friends who have gone before him. His life touched that of so many. He may have sold you your first home, or maybe he jammed and sang songs with you. You may know him from years of living in Hantsport or New Minas or Falmouth. You may have something he crafted or maybe he took you on a sightseeing flight over the Valley. Maybe he was a colleague or a friend. We don't have to look far to see how his life has impacted this world, and in that he will live on forever. We know what we lost, but more importantly we know what we had. Our lives are better because he was a part of them. Eighty-two years is a long time, but doesn't feel nearly long enough when you have to say goodbye. Instead, we will say "goodbye for now", knowing he will be forever in our hearts and that we will all be together again. A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 24th in Maplewood Cemetery, 1186 King St., Windsor, Rev. Bill Gibson officiating. | Hazlett, Ronald Roy (I4772)
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| 1268 | ROONEY, Arthur 'DeWitt' Foster — 85, Mount Denson, passed away in Windsor Elms Village on September 19, 2011. Born in Mount Denson on January 14, 1926, he was a son of the late Athlon and Eva (MacDonald) Rooney. Known by his army buddies as 'Micky', DeWitt joined the Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War and served on the Halifax waterfront assisting with the troop ships upon their return from overseas. His military career took him to Egypt and Cyprus in 1957 and CFS Alert, Ellesmere Island, in 1969. He was stationed in Debert, Aldershot and finished his career at CFB Halifax retiring in 1977. After retiring from the military, he worked for the Department of Transportation in Brooklyn, Hants Co., until 1987 as a truck driver and snow plow operator. DeWitt would spend hours working in his large vegetable garden before and after he retired; he was famous for the amount of tomatoes he grew and was never timid about trying to plant something out of the ordinary. Neighbours, co-workers, family and friends benefited from DeWitt’s bountiful garden. Many will remember DeWitt for his apple cider; some fondly while others not so much. Another passion was wine making, he grew grapes long before it was popular in the Valley to grow them and would make wine from beets, potatoes or many types of berries, if it could be fermented DeWitt would give it a try. He loved going on bus tours to Maine to see Stacey’s Country Jamboree every chance he could and would entertain the others on the bus with his jokes and wonderful sense of humour. DeWitt was predeceased by his wife, Jeanne; son, Claude; brother, Sheldon Rooney. Private family interment will follow in St. John the Evangelist Parish Cemetery, Windsor. | Rooney, Arthur Foster (I6604)
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| 1269 | Roscoe Albert SCHOFIELD — Falmouth Age 78 of Falmouth, passed away peacefully January 2nd, with family at his side. Born in Avonport, he was a son of the late Harry and Jessie (Tracey) Schofield. Besides his parents, Roscoe is predeceased by his sisters, Blanche, Hilda and Nancy; his brothers, Arnold, Merton and Clinton. Roscoe was a member of the Windsor Fire Department for 20 years retiring as Captain. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 009 for 26 years, serving as past President, executive member, as well as an integral member of many other committees. Among the many service awards he received over the years, he was recognized by the Canadian Red Cross for having donated blood well over 100 times. Roscoe was an avid hunter, fisherman and general outdoorsman and his favorite pastime was his many trips to Cape Breton, moose hunting with his buddies, staying in his hand-crafted hunting camp. In addition to the homes and apartment buildings he constructed throughout Windsor, Falmouth and the Halifax area, Roscoe was well known for his special projects. He took extra pride in his custom designs which included building a 30-foot pirate ship, a boxing ring, toys for his grandchildren and his most popular project, a replica of the Windmill Canteen in Falmouth. You could drive around Nova Scotia and recognize his custom-built screen doors and lawn furniture. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. in Royal Canadian Legion, 35 Empire Ln., Windsor. | Schofield, Roscoe Albert (I16537)
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| 1270 | Rowena Grace Wile (Illsley), 82, Parkland Estates, Truro, N.S. formerly of Middleton, N.S. passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2011 following a lengthy illness. Born in Windsor, N.S. on July 17, 1929, she was the daughter of the late William P. and E. Hazel (Hopper) Illsley. Grace graduated from Windsor Academy and Maritime Business College, Halifax. She was employed at N.S. Dept. of Welfare for a number of years before marrying Cecil Deal Wile in 1953 and raising her family. She was predeceased by an infant brother William. Grace was a member of Middleton Baptist Church where she served on various boards and committees, taught Sunday School, and was a life Deacon. She was also a life member of the Wilmot Garden Club where she served in many offices over the years. She served on the Board of Directors of N.S.A.G.C. and shared the N.S.A.G.C. gardener of the year award along with her husband, Cecil, in 1984. She was a qualified horticultural judge and loved gardening and flower arranging. Funeral Service will be held at Middleton Baptist Church, Monday August 22nd at 2pm. with Pastor Danny Smith officiating. | Illsley, Rowena Grace (I17639)
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| 1271 | Roy Edward VanBUSKIRK — Of Greenwich died on April 19, 2024, in Kentville surrounded by family after a brief cancer battle. Roy was born August 27, 1939, and grew up in Hortonville. He was the fourth son of the late James and Velma (Higgins) VanBuskirk. After high school Roy worked several places and, in 1958, began his career with Nova Scotia Light and Power, later known as NS Power. He took early retirement in 1993 and puttered at gardening; odd jobs; sharpening skates, knives, and garden tools; and fixing things for anyone who asked, while entertaining a multitude of friends in his Man Cave. In 2023, after 56 years in their home on Eden Row, Roy and Eva moved to Greenwich Heights. In addition to his parents, Roy was predeceased by brother, Burton “Bud / Buddy”. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27, in the Gaspereau Baptist Church with Pastor Connor Kehoe officiating. Dress code is casual plaid. A reception will follow at the White Rock Community Centre. Interment in the Lower Horton Cemetery, Grand Pre, at a future date. | VanBuskirk, Roy Edward (I16920)
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| 1272 | Ruth Virginia Joudrey Age 93, formerly of Hantsport, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 9, 2022 in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born on March 27, 1928 in Wileville, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Greta (Wile) Lohnes. Ruth taught school at the age of 17 on Bush Island for one year, where she met her future husband, Arnold. She and Arnold married in September of 1946 at the age of 18. They travelled to the Annapolis Valley by train to pick apples for their honeymoon then returned home to the LaHave Islands. They moved to Hantsport in 1954. From September 1961 to January 1967 Ruth worked for the Annapolis Valley Canners in Port Williams. In March 1967 she started work at CKF Inc. where she remained until she retired in April 1993, after 26 years. She enjoyed knitting, walking her dog, Beethoven, collecting mugs, going to yard sales and visiting her family members on holidays. She loved the colour red and flashy clothing. Ruth also enjoyed camping at Oakhill Pines in Lunenburg County with Arnold, until his passing. After Arnold passed, she enjoyed several trips to Prince Edward Island with different family members. Besides her parents, Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Arnold (2002); son-in-law, Bert Galley Jr.; brothers, Ralph and Raymond Lohnes. | Lohnes, Ruth Virginia (I5079)
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| 1273 | SAFIRE, William Robert "Bob" - 71, Dartmouth. It is with great sadness that we must announce the sudden passing of Bob Safire on October 14, 2008. Bob was a gentle man who was born on October 22, 1936, in Halifax, the son of the late Louis and Mary Safire. He was predeceased by his sister, Kay Inglis. Bob's work career started as a young boy when he used to deliver telegrams in downtown Halifax. As an adult he worked as a shipping and receiving manager, initially for Trebley Brokerage Limited between 1956 and 1979, and Phillip's Cable between 1979-1983. In 1984 he joined the staff of the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission where he remained until his retirement in 2001. Bob was an avid amateur radio operator who was known for his quick wit, snappy lingo, and spreading 73s and 88s across the airwaves. Arrangements are in the care of Atlantic Funeral Homes, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday October 17, with a funeral service on Saturday, October 18 at 2 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Tony Gratto officiating, assisted by Bernard Grandy. Interment will be on site in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. | Safire, William Robert (I8412)
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| 1274 | Sailor Boy | Barker, Luther (I16099)
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| 1275 | SALSMAN (Jones), Evelyn May Age 91 of Halifax. It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Evelyn May (Jones) Salsman on October 26, 2014, in QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. Born and raised in Hantsport, she was the daughter of the late Sidney St. Clair and Ethel (Yeaton) Jones. After graduating from Windsor Academy in 1941, Evelyn attended Mount Allison University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1945. She was employed by Imperial Oil in Halifax after the war, and in 1948 married Dean W. Salsman, with whom she shared a full and happy life. Evelyn was a loving and beloved wife, mother, friend and \'Nanny\' to 11 grandchildren. While her interest in reading, the arts, politics, history and gardening were evident through her entire life, her commitment to family and her strong faith were defining qualities. Her cozy cottages at Evangeline Beach and later Mason’s Point were the centre of the family ’s summer life for many years, and she rarely missed the communal swim at high tide. She continued to produce superb meals for her ever-growing family well into her ninth decade, serving pies that would rival those of any pastry chef. Music also played a large role in her life, and the sound of her clear and true singing was a joy to hear even during the last few weeks of her life. Evelyn’s caring nature and firm belief in people’s fundamental goodness made helping others central to her life. She was a devoted member of St. Matthew’s United Church in Halifax, where she sang in the choir and was an active member of evening auxiliary of the United Church Women. Evelyn also served on the board of Pine Hill Divinity Hall, on the Board of Regents of Mount Allison University and as a volunteer with the Kiwanis Music Festival. In 1993 she received special recognition for over 25 years of service to Meals on Wheels. She was committed to protecting the environment long before this became commonplace. Although Evelyn could be a quiet observer of life, she also had an adventurous spirit and a wideranging group of friends and interests. She loved to travel and explore, whether it was in her father’s dinghy on the Avon River or to the shores of Indonesia and India. Together, she and Dean explored many exotic locales, during vacations and visits to their far-flung family. In later years, their winters were spent in Sarasota, Fla., where they enjoyed swimming, golfing and playing bridge with family and friends. But the highlight of her year was always the time spent at Berwick United Church Camp, where she stayed in the rustic cabin built by her father. Often accompanied by her children and grandchildren, Evelyn attended the camp for 89 of her 91 years and was an active volunteer. Evelyn had a sunny disposition, keen insight, deep faith and quiet wisdom. These qualities enabled her to cope with several health challenges in her later years, and remain a constant source of strength for her family and friends. | Jones, Evelyn May (I2995)
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| 1276 | SALTER, Mildred Irene \'Millie\' Age 91, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015, in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor, where she had been a resident since 2005. She was a daughter of the late Nellie Alice (Weathers) (Salter) Prestwood and Joseph Clinton Salter. Millie was a school teacher and taught in a number of schools in Hants County. Following an illness, she was a secretary at Minas Basin Pulp and Power Company in Hantsport until her retirement. She attended St. James United Church and Hantsport Baptist Church, where she was heavily involved in many church activities from Sunday school to secretarial affairs. She was also an active member of the Sons of Temperance. Millie had a love for animals and was very fond of her cat and dog. Besides her parents, Millie was predeceased by brother, Budson Joseph Salter; sisters, Myrtle June and Gladys Gertrude Salter; stepfather, Rev. Dr. John Prestwood. | Salter, Mildred Irene (I2372)
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| 1277 | SANFORD – Ralph “Graham” (Cupcake), age 64, of Centre Burlington, passed away at home on October 9, 2018. Born in Windsor on August 26, 1954, he was the son of Gloria Spencer and the late Ralph (Debbie) Sanford. Graham worked for Tiltpro (B.D. Stevens) for over 30 years. He loved hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling with his buddy Dennis. Besides his father, Graham was predeceased by his brother, Paul Sanford and granddaughter Haley Wheaton. Private interment at Belmont Cemetery. | Sanford, Ralph (I9635)
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| 1278 | SANFORD, Douglas Keith Age 73, of Beaverbrook. Doug passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 16, 2014, in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Hantsport, he was a son of the late Morien and Pearl (Benjamin) Sanford. He was predeceased by sisters, Julie Anne Sanford, Shirley Stevens; brother, Gordon. Doug worked most of his life as a bookkeeper in the Annapolis Valley. He was an avid fan of the Blue Jays and enjoyed fishing, lawn darts and peanut butter. He never turned down a good debate. (He was always right!) His wife, children, grandchildren and other family members always came first. He was loving, kind and generous. He will be sadly missed by his family. | Sanford, Douglas Keith (I8373)
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| 1279 | SANFORD, Maine - Helen King Dostie, a retired financial executive known for her kindness and wit, died of Alzheimer's disease, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at the age of 74. Helen King Dostie was born on January 12, 1940, in Farmington, New Hampshire, to Osee Mae Salter King and James Henry King. Her father was a woodsman and her mother a seamstress and dressmaker; they lived in the tiny town of Tamworth, with Helen's two brothers, Carl and Fred, where the children were instilled with the values of strong work ethic, quality of work, community support, friendship and family. Helen graduated eighth grade from the one-room, single teacher, school house in Tamworth, and soon after moved, with her family, to Sanford, Maine, where she graduated from Sanford High School in 1957. On August 6, 1960, Helen married Roland Dostie. They were married for 40 years, lived in Sanford and had two daughters together; Debra and Diane. After graduating from high school, Helen received an Associate Degree in 1959 from Nasson College, in Springvale, Maine. Following college, Helen began working full time at the Sanford Savings and Loan Association as an accounting clerk and resigned 22 years later as Vice President and Corporate Secretary. In December, 1981, Mrs. Dostie went to work for NRG Barriers, Inc., a small manufacturer of roofing insulation located in Sanford. After 15 years of service with the company, Helen retired in April, 1996, then the company's Assistant Controller. This allowed her to focus on her greatest love, her family. Helen was thankful for her early retirement, as it allowed her and her husband to enjoy four years of retirement together before Roland's passing in November, 2000. Over the years Helen and her husband and their family enjoyed many summers at cottages on Square Pond in Shapleigh, Maine, and Schoodic Lake in Lakeview Plantation, Maine. Helen and her husband also enjoyed a trip of a lifetime together in 1981, three weeks in Scotland and England. Helen loved to travel, and she did so extensively with several close friends and family after her husband's passing. Places Helen traveled included Alaska, Hawaii, Utah, South Dakota, Washington, Nevada, many parts of Canada, the Panama Canal, the Mediterranean, all parts of Europe, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, the Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera and South America. For several years she also enjoyed time during the winter in Florida with family. Her final trip was taken one year ago to Las Vegas with her daughters, sister-in-law and a niece. The quintet toured all over the city, saw shows and gambled a bit, and of course, Helen was the biggest winner. Mrs. Dostie was a member of the Nasson College Alumni Association and spent many hours volunteering for the group after her retirement. She was a member of the board of directors and served as the Financial Secretary for several years. In October, 2000, Helen was presented the "Distinguished Alumni Award" for her many contributions. When not spending time with family, or traveling, or volunteering, Helen's favorite pastime was following sports. She had an amazing memory and could talk sports statistics with the best of the avid fans she knew. She loved baseball, football, basketball and NASCAR. In February, 2010, she attended the Daytona 500 with her brother-in-law and three nephews. At the event she instructed the nephews on the finer points of NASCAR and they were impressed with the breadth of their New England aunt's knowledge of NASCAR's history and drivers. Of her life Helen said, "I feel fortunate to be able to enjoy my family. The grand children are a joy and I look forward to attending their many programs and sporting events. I have many good friends and feel keeping busy is important. Life is good!" Helen is predeceased by her husband, Roland Dostie, brother Carl (Dint) Pulsifer, brother Frederick Pulsifer and wife Carolyn, sister-in-law Charline Frink and husband John. | King, Helen (I2406)
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| 1280 | SANFORD, Stanley Ellsworth It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Stanley Ellsworth Sanford, 92, who passed on January 26, 2018, in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born in Avondale, he was the oldest child of the late Charles and Mabel Elsie (Connors) Sanford. Stanley was a veteran of the Second World War and served overseas. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Hantsport (Past President) and Windsor Branches. He was employed at Minas Basin Pulp and Paper Company, Hantsport, for 41 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of Windsor United Church, the United Church Men’s Club, and Newport Jolly Seniors. Stanley was predeceased by his brother, Lester; and sister, Marie DeMont. | Sanford, Stanley Elsworth (I6154)
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