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| 1301 | She represented Hantsport in the 1938 Apple Blossom Festival. | Smith, Agnes Irene (I9262)
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| 1302 | SHERMAN, Lee Harrison April 18, 1929 - August 29, 2020. It is with great sadness that the Sherman family announces the passing of Lieutenant Commander Lee H. Sherman, beloved father and devoted husband to Cora Mae Sherman of Hantsport. Born in Minnesota, Lee was a son of Ben H. Sherman and Ida Lyngstad. Lee grew up in a large family of nine siblings, all of whom predeceased him. Lee’s dad died at a young age, but their family’s presence in the community of St. Paul’s became well known as "Sherman’s Corner", where the community gathered around a grocery store, gas station and generator, invented by Lee’s father. Lee was a handsome, bright young man who obtained his Baccalaureate Degree in Science, with Honors in Math and Physics. He made a name for himself with a storied career as a Jet Pilot in the United States Navy from 1950-1970, obtaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He went on to take up the Presidential call to duty, serving in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Lieutenant Commander Sherman flew the Douglas Navy AD5 Skyraider and the AD3 Skywarrior, flying off the aircraft carriers, USS Constellation and USS Kitty Hawk. He flew Air to Surface Combat, Reconnaissance Missions and transported Presidential and military dignitaries during the war. He earned the nickname "Deadeye" for his accuracy in flight and navigation and was recognized by the Admiralty for his ability to fly under adverse conditions. He was the recipient of many accolades, including the Air Medal for Meritorious Achievement and the Presidential Memorial Certificate in recognition of his devoted and selfless consecration to the Armed Forces of the United States of America. It was while he was stationed in the port of Halifax, that he met his wife, Cora Mae, with whom he had three children. Following his retirement from the United States Navy in 1970, Lee re-invented himself as a real estate agent, commercial property owner, stock trader, and High School Teacher. He worked hard to provide for his family and placed high value on instilling his knowledge, principles and life skills to his children. The son of a preacher, Lee was a man of strong faith. He was one of the founding members of Fellowship Baptist Church in Dartmouth, and was an active member in the church, serving in a variety of capacities over 30 years. Lee was known as a kind, fearless man, with a reputation for large generosity of heart, his twinkling smile and love for his family. When least expected, he was known for his unexpected humor, breaking out into a silly dance. Sadly, later in life, Lee suffered from Alzheimer’s for 10 years, limiting his ability to communicate, move and interact meaningfully. He persevered in the face of great suffering and yet endured with such grace. | Sherman, Lee Harrison (I8387)
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| 1303 | Ship Builder | Fuller, Elisha E. (I13336)
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| 1304 | SHIP CARPENTER R. CORNWALLIS LETTER OF DESCENDENT EDWARD S. ROBSON 203 N. PLUM ST. #3 RICHMOND VIRGINIA 23220 31 AUG 1982 !BIRTH: 1901 Census P Kingsport family | Patterson, John Chase (I267)
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| 1305 | Shipbuilder in partnership with his father and brother. | North, David Ells (I13755)
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| 1306 | Shipwright 1873 Hotel Keeper 1901 Drowned in Avon River | Dalton, Edward W. (I12848)
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| 1307 | Shirley Ann Hughes – 71, of Hants Border, Hants County, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at home. Born in Wolfville, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Lillian (Bezanson) Harris. She had been employed as a Personal Care Worker. Shirley was a very loving and compassionate person, who loved her husband, children, grandchildren and her dog, Blanket. She also enjoyed gardening. She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. | Harris, Shirley Ann (I8080)
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| 1308 | Shirley Clayton — Bedford Age 89, Bedford, passed away on December 16, 2020 in Halifax Hospice. Born in Eureka, Pictou Co., she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Claire Bezanson. Shirley enjoyed going to the Plus 50 club to play crib and spending time with her family and friends. She loved being around her grandchildren and spoiling them all. She was also a member of the Bedford Legion where she enjoyed playing crib and was a member of the dart league. She was predeceased by her daughter, Barbara Smith; brothers, Hughie, Donnie; sisters, Eleanor, Winnie, Jessie. Cremation has taken place under the care of Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. As per mom's request there will be no visitation or service. A special thank you to the caregivers with Empty Gap, all the staff at Halifax Hospice for all their help and care given to Mom as well as the VON who would come out to check on her. Donations in Shirley's memory may be made to Halifax Hospice. | Bezanson, Shirley Velma (I12232)
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| 1309 | Shirley Gwenlyn (MacDonald) Card, 89, passed away October 3, 2020 in Haliburton Place, Windsor, NS. She was the oldest daughter of the late Cecil and Edith (Wild) MacDonald. Shirley always kept busy doing things for others. One could usually find her either sewing, knitting or crocheting. In later years, she knit sweaters and mittens (for schools) and crocheted hats. The hats were given to many acquaintances she made while at Haliburton Place. She was very fond of making things for children and enjoyed their visits. Besides her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her husband A. Bruce Card; daughter Chrystal (in infancy); sister Judy Strum, brother Ralph and his wife, Shirley; brother-in-law Ray Doucette. A special thanks goes to all the doctors, health care workers, kitchen staff and cleaning personnel at Haliburton Place, for their friendship and care of Shirley. This was her home for 20 years and she considered you her extended family. | MacDonald, Shirley Gwenlyn (I2490)
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| 1310 | Shirley Irene (Brown) Smith - 83, Lockhartville, passed away surrounded by family on June 16, 2023 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born at home in Cheverie, NS on December 1, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Greta (McLellan) Brown. Shirley loved bowling and belonged to the league for many years in Windsor. She was a member of the Lockhartville Hall seniors club which gave her the opportunity to meet new and old friends, and apply her cooking skills. Playing tv bingo on Wednesday and Thursday nights was a passion she had, not to be interrupted by anything including calls from us girls. The call would always be cut short as she was in a hurry to play. She loved country music, blue grass, jambories and jam sessions. Her sense of humour was known to her friends and family, and she was commonly known as Squirly Shirley. Mum married the love of her life Keith (Donald) Smith in 1960 and they spend 40 beautiful years together before his passing in July 2001. Together they enjoyed travelling, camping, attending blue grass festivals, and spending time with family and friends. Mum loved her family very much, even when she didn’t show it. She was especially proud of her daughters, their spouses, and grandchildren in all their achievements in life. The recent pandemic was especially difficult on her as she is a very social person and made her feel isolated and alone like many others. She liked to maintain contact with extended friends and family with each passing made it more difficult as she was unable to see them physically. She could carry on a conversation with anyone she met regardless if the other person was willing or not, but it always brought joy to her to connect with people. Mum loved to vocalize her opinions on topics sometimes unfiltered but always coming from a good place, which made for interesting conversations even with strangers! A private graveside committal service will be held with close family on Sunday, June 25th, 2023 at 11am, at the Lower Horton Cemetery. | Brown, Shirley Irene (I12582)
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| 1311 | Shirley Mae Brown, 81 formerly of Greenfield, Kings Co., passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 in the Valley Regional Hospital. She was a resident of the Evergreen Home for Special Care in Kentville. Born in Lockhartville, she was the daughter of the late Herbert \"Arthur\" and Elise (Weagle) Smith. In addition to being loving wife and mother of three boys, Shirley worked on the lines of Avon Foods and as a cook and baker at the former Paramount Hotel in Wolfville. As a Jehovah Witness, she enjoyed the fellowship and friends made at the Jehovah\'s Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Grand Pré. Shirley loved spending time baking, tending to her flowers, shopping at Frenchy\'s and sharing time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Shirley was predeceased by her parents and husband Elmer Brown; sisters Doris Smith, Cloris Smith, and Eleanor Smith; brothers Lloyd Smith, Keith Smith and Robert Smith. There will be no visitation. A funeral service and burial will be held on August 19, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in Greenfield Memorial Cemetery, Greenfield, Kings Co. | Smith, Shirley Mae (I10053)
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| 1312 | Shirley Marie Pinch – age 72, of Berwick, formerly West Brooklyn, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Windsor, she was a daughter of the late Wilbert and Myrna (Schofield) Whiston. Shirley attended Central Kings in Cambridge. She married her best friend, Kenneth in 1970 and had been employed at Canada Foods and Stirling’s while raising their two beautiful children. Shirley loved talking with her mother-in-law, Leota, listening to her stories and jokes. She enjoyed dancing, music, especially old-time rock and roll, and annual family gatherings. She was a longtime member of the West Brooklyn Baptist Church and more recently, of the Berwick Baptist Church. Shirley attended many church functions and plays. She loved tending to her flower garden, decorating her front yard for children and celebrating the Lord’s birth. She would want to be remembered for her sense of humour and love she had for her family and many friends. Family meant everything to Shirley, especially her grandbabies. She will be deeply missed. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by daughter, Karen Anne, in infancy; sister, Evelyn Dunham and brother, Robert. A graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022 in the West Brooklyn Cemetery, Reverend Evan Colford officiating. A reception will follow in the West Brooklyn Community Hall. | Whiston, Shirley Marie (I10099)
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| 1313 | SIDERIUS, Lilla Mae Age 84, Halifax. Lilla passed away on Saturday March 14, 2020, in Parkstone Enhanced Care, Halifax. Born in Windsor, on April 27, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Charles Roy and Beatrice (Hawkesworth) Kilcup. Lilla attended Normal College in Truro and taught in several schools in Hants County through her career, retiring from Falmouth Elementary. Lilla was married to Foppe (Sid) Siderius. Together they enjoyed going to local dances in Hantsport and at Tower Lights and traveled across Canada several times. Lilla enjoyed gardening, cross-stitching, walking and visiting with family for Christmas dinners and the annual family BBQ contests. Lilla especially enjoyed her time volunteering at the West Hants Historical Society. Her passion was genealogy and she left a legacy of research and stories for her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Sid; and brother, Blye. Donations in Lilla’s memory may be made to the West Hants Historical Society, Canadian Cancer Society or Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. | Kilcup, Lilla Mae (I5188)
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| 1314 | SIMMS, Arthur Gordon \'Art\' — Age 90, of Hants Border, Kings Co., passed away Friday, August 12, 2011, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on June 23, 1921, in Liverpool, Queens Co., he was a son of the late Cameron and Eva (Francis) Simms. Art was a veteran of the Second World War and fought in Holland and Italy. He was a member and served as president for several years of Hantsport Lucknow Branch 109 Royal Canadian Legion. Art was a warden of Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church, Hantsport. He enjoyed going to the dances and Tim Hortons. Predeceased by his wife, the former Cleo Warrington; his beloved friend and companion, Elsie Robertson; stepdaughter, Helen Powell; sisters, Beatrice Brozivic, Margaret Wayne; brothers, Churchill Simms and Eldridge Simms. | Simms, Arthur Gordon (I6830)
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| 1315 | SIMPSON (Patterson), Nina Marie Nina Marie Simpson passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at home with her loving family surrounding her. Born on September 28, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Wiley and Eva Patterson. She was formerly of Huntington Point, Kings Co. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She enjoyed animals, especially Tabby (her kitty cat), gardening and flowers, spending time with friends and family especially at the cottage and camping with Les and friends at the Rayport Campground. Crocheting, knitting, playing cards, reading, word find books and Parcheesi with her late friend Carol. | Patterson, Nina Marie (I10831)
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| 1316 | SIMPSON WAMBACK (Walsh), Erma Blanche Age 97 of Hantsport. It is with great sadness that the family of Erma Blanche (Walsh) Simpson Wamback announce her peaceful passing on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in Hants Community Hospital in Windsor. Born in Avonport, she was a daughter of the late Seymour and Clara Belle (King) Walsh. Erma was a lifelong member of Hantsport Baptist Church where she served as the first female deacon. Her devotion to her Lord was evident in all that she did. Her love of family, friends and community were important to her, and she will be missed by so many whose lives she touched. Active in several groups and organizations throughout her life, Erma remained interested and involved right up until her recent illness. She was a dedicated member of the Kings Daughters, Women’s Missionary Society, Eastern Star, Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and Red Hatters, just to name a few. Erma was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Erma was predeceased by her second husband, Clayton Wamback, and first husband, Austin Simpson; son, Commander John B. Simpson; and daughter-in-law, Nancy; brothers, Ronald, Donald, William, Charles, Henry and Victor; sisters, Jean Starratt, Madeline Colby, Hilda Sherman, Alice Walsh and Iris Whitman; and granddaughter, Heather Bishop. Erma’s family would like to express their deep appreciation and thanks to the professional and compassionate staff of Hants Community Hospital. A service celebrating Erma’s life will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, November 23rd in Hantsport Baptist Church, 6 Willow St., Hantsport, Rev. Jennifer Riley officiating. Family interment will follow in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. A reception will be held in Hantsport Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. | Walsh, Erma Blanche (I2745)
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| 1317 | SINGLETON, Martin James Of Dartmouth/Hantsport. We would like to express with our deepest sympathy the loss of our beloved Martin James Singleton, who passed away on October 13, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 59. Born in Whislon, Prescot, Eng. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 22 at 2 p.m. in Hants Border Hall. | Singleton, Martin James (I6851)
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| 1318 | SIRCOM, George Robert Churchill \'Bob\' Age 88, of Wolfville. Died peacefully on July 4, 2017, in Valley Regional Hospital. Predeceased by daughter, Margaret, in 2011. Bob was born in Halifax to George Sircom and Ethel (Kane) Sircom. He received his education at Rothsay Collegiate School, Royal Roads Naval College and Queen’s University. He was a midshipman on HMCS Magnificent and served in the Naval Reserve as a Lieutenant. Bob worked as an Assistant Personnel Superintendent at Fundy Gypsum Company for four years before, in 1964, becoming head of the newly-formed Employee Relations Department at Minas Basin Pulp and Power Co. Ltd., and Canadian Keyes Fibre Co. in Hantsport. In 1989, he was appointed Vice President, Human Resources, CKF. He served as Chairman of the Halifax District Personnel Association and of the Human Resource Section of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association. Bob lived with his family for 41 years in Hantsport, where he took an active part in the community. He served as Church Warden at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church and as President of the Hantsport Memorial Community Centre. He was an officer of the Navy League Cadet Corps and a life member of the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron. After retiring in 1992, Bob enjoyed many good years when he and Hilary traveled extensively, and, in the summers, enjoyed their cottage in Chester Basin surrounded by family, friends and dogs. He was never happier than when he was at the helm of his boat \'Hebe\', sailing the waters of Mahone Bay. He and his wife moved to Wolfville in 2008. Sadly, in his later years, he suffered from dementia, but he always kept his dignity and a sense of humour. | Sircom, George Robert Churchill (I6864)
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| 1319 | SISCO, Carol Jean Age 68, of Windsor Back Road, Three Mile Plains, Hants Co., passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at home surrounded by her family and was released in love. Born on August 18, 1946, in Montreal, she was a daughter of Jean (Sparks) Thibodeau and the late Douglas Sparks. Carol had a love for music, children and singing. Predeceased by maternal grandparents, Harold and Theresa Gallant. Visitation will be today, Friday, October 10, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Glad Tidings Worship Centre, 5398 Highway 14, Windsor, where funeral service will be held Saturday, October 11, at 2 p.m.; Rev. Dennis Sisco and Rev. Nick Sisco co-officiating. Interment will be in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. | Sparks, Carol Jean (I8403)
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| 1320 | Sisters Elizabeth Crosby of National City, California Wanda Hillary of Sacramento, California Brother Edward Walzak of Winston, Oregon, 1982. !BIRTH: U.S. Social Security Number 551-09-3805. | Walzak, Helen (I314)
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| 1321 | SKIPPER, Shirley Seva Age 85, of Windsor Elms Village, Falmouth, passed away peacefully August 1, 2019, with family by her side. Born April 17, 1934 in Wolfville, she was a daughter of the late Leora (Tracey) and James Vaughan. Besides her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her son, Richard Vaughan; sisters, Gwen Crane, Christine Boudreau and infant sister, Sylvia; brothers, Arthur, Leo and Clyde. Shirley grew up in a large family who loved to gather for music and laughter. She always made sure there was always room for one more at the dinner table. Shirley had an impact on everyone she met and will be dearly missed by many. Special thanks to the staff at Windsor Elms for all their loving care of Shirley. | Vaughan, Shirley Seva (I7370)
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| 1322 | SMITH (Gordon), Elizabeth \'Joy\' Left us peacefully in the early morning of Sunday, October 19, 2014, after spending a number of years suffering from dementia. She is now free. Joy was born in 1930 in MacGregor, Man., where she spent happy years riding sleighs under furs in winter to the one-room schoolhouse at which her mother, Blanche Wood, taught. She grew up having adventures on the farm of her kindly, but formidable grandmother Wood, as her Scottish father, Hugh Bissett Gordon, died when she was two. She later moved to and attended school in Winnipeg and Vancouver. She completed a degree in fashion at Ryerson in Toronto, then moved to Montreal to work for DuPont in consumer textiles. She loved the job, as DuPont was at the forefront of invention of new textiles, such as nylon, at the time and Joy travelled to market and sold these new products. The fishermen in Lunenburg were especially excited to see her arrive with nylon rope in the late 1950s! Also excited to meet her, skiing in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, was the newly-minted Dr. John Smith, her future husband, of Hantsport. The two made several of their lifelong friends in Montreal. After marrying in 1960, John and Joy returned to live in Hantsport and Windsor until a move to Toronto and finally, settlement back in Halifax in the mid 70s, where John worked at Victoria General Hospital. Joy was a very full-time mother with a husband out of the home for anywhere from 12-16 hours a day, but nevertheless the two created a home full of love and laughter, for which we truly thank them. Joy always had a sparkle. She loved skiing, tennis and her volunteer work for Meals on Wheels and the Halifax Ladies Musical Club. John and Joy retired to Hantsport in 2004. | Gordon, Elizabeth (I6950)
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| 1323 | SMITH (Moore), Muriel Margaret — 82, Dykeland Lodge, Windsor, formerly of Mount Denson, passed away peacefully March 22, 2012, on a beautiful spring day, surrounded by loving family. Born in Windsor, she was a daughter of the late John and Lavinia (Gillott) Moore. Muriel was the last surviving member of her family. She loved her home and her gardens. Muriel loved flowers and was well-known for her many beautiful arrangements, some of which she won ribbons for at the Hants County Exhibition. She had worked for CKF Inc. and then several years at Avon Valley Greenhouses. Besides her parents, Muriel was predeceased by sisters, Katherine Spencer, Elsie Benedict, Mary Tanner, Frances Murphy, Doris Moore; brothers, Owen, Tim and Oliver. | Moore, Muriel Margaret (I2715)
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| 1324 | Smith Homer The marriage of Beatrice Mary, daughter of the late P. Homer, and of Mrs. Homer, of Valois, Que., to Mr. George Randall Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Smith, of Hantsport Nova Scotia, took place on Saturday afternoon, June 17, at four o'clock in the Church of the Resurrection, Valois, the Rev. H. Coffin officiating. Mr. R. H. 1 Beckett played the wedding music, and Mrs. A. Sutter sang during the signing of the register. fc The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. C. N. Rudge, and was attended by her cousin. Miss Evelyn Rudge, as maid of honor, and by her little niece, Miss Audrey Devereux, as flower-girL Mr. W. J. Devereux, brother-in-law of the bride, acted as best man, and the ushers were Mr. J. Abbott and Mr. S. Cooke. . A reception followed the ceremony and Mr. and Mrs. Smith later left for the Laurentians. They will reside in Moncton, N.B. The out-of-town guests Included Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Smith, parents of the bridegroom, and Mrs. H. McIvor, the bridegroom's sister, all of Hantsport. | Family: George Randall Smith / Beatrice Mary Homer (F5846)
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| 1325 | SMITH, Eric W. Age 86, of Hantsport, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 13, 2015, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Eric was a son of the late William G. and Eva C. (Eye) Smith (Hantsport); brother of the late Walter G. and Fred Smith and Margaret Hazelton. He was very active in his church and community and very knowledgeable in Hantsport history and its people. Eric enjoyed antique cars and was an avid fan of Chryslers. He served as Past Master (twice) and Secretary of Poyntz Lodge No. 44 in Hantsport; a member of The Shore Lodge No. 134; served as Past District Chaplain of Hants County District and Past High Priest of the Hiram Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Windsor. A memorial service celebrating Eric's life will be held 2 p.m., Friday, December 18 in St. Andrew's Anglican Church, 59 Main St., Hantsport, Father Tom Henderson officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers,donations in Eric's memory may be made to St. Andrew's Anglican Church. | Smith, Eric Whidden (I3635)
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| 1326 | SMITH, Irving Wilson — Mount Denson, Hants Co., died Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at home five days before his 82nd birthday. He farmed the family’s century farm \'Chestnut Square\'. He was the fourth generation of Smiths to work this farm settled by the Acadians and bought by the Smith family in 1822. He was an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish. He had a keen sense of community and family history that dated back many generations. He was predeceased by his mother, the former Mary K. (Scott) Smith (Windsor) and father, Alfred D. Smith; brothers, Alyne D. Smith, Toronto, Ont.; James P. Smith, Mount Denson; his extended family; his common- law partner, Rebecca G. Zwicker. Burial will be in Mount Denson Cemetery, Rev. Bill Gibson will conduct a graveside service Saturday, July 10 at 4 p.m. | Smith, Irving Wilson (I6944)
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| 1327 | SMITH, Keith Kinsman Age 79 of Hantsport. With great sadness, I announce the passing of my dear husband, Keith on January 22, 2020, in Hants Regional Hospital, after a long battle with cancer, heart disease and kidney failure. He was born in Windsor, a son of the late Fred and Mary (Millett) Smith (of Hantsport). He grew up in Woodside, loved people dearly and loved to talk and joke. Keith was a trucker most of his life, owning his own company (No Choice Co. Ltd.) He found great pleasure in gardening. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by daughter, Kelly; sister, Patricia; and his dearly loved dog, Rambo. | Smith, Keith Kinsman (I6932)
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| 1328 | SMITH, Laura \'Myrtle\' Age 89, of Dykeland Lodge, Windsor, formerly of Hantsport, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 3, 2019 in Dykeland. Born in Upper Falmouth, she was a daughter of the late Lewis A. and Georgie E. (Robinson) Smith. Myrtle belonged to the Hantsport Elders and was a member of the Anglican Church. In her younger years she was in a bowling league. Myrtle was employed for 32 years at CKF. She enjoyed spending her days knitting and crocheting, even working on a piece in the last few weeks. Besides her parents, Myrtle was predeceased by brothers, Gordon, Laurie and Gerald. | Smith, Laura (I9513)
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| 1329 | SMITH, Margaret Scott Cora July 10, 1921 - December 3, 2017, age 96, passed away quietly December 3rd, at home in Jubilee Lodge, Hantsport. She was the last remaining member of her immediate family. She was born in Scotland, a daughter of the late Harry and Isabella (George) Guptell. She was member of the Quilters 6 Club at Lockhartville United Baptist Church for many, many years. She enjoyed sewing and embroidery work, making too many pillowcases, bureau scarves and tablecloths to count. Besides her parents Jean was predeceased by her husband, of 73 years, William (2011); son, Harry at birth; sisters, Marie (Bob) Fliger, Gladys (William) Watters; brothers, Charles Guptell and Blake Guptell, also grandsons, Dale Allen (2010), Jason Allen (1999) and granddaughter, Margaret Allen at birth; son-in-law, Stephen Allen (2016). | Guptell, Margaret Scott Cora (I4506)
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| 1330 | SMITH, Percy Frederick Age 95 years of Dykeland Lodge in Windsor, formerly of Mount Denson, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2014. Born in Falmouth on April 19, 1919, he was a son of the late Burpee and Bertha (Swinimer) Smith. Percy was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. He worked at Minas Basin Pulp and Power Company for 38 years. He was known by many for his work undercoating cars. He was passionate about gardening and won several awards for his flowers and vegetables. Percy was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Muriel; sisters, Violet Lockhart and Roberta Smith; brothers, Owen and Harris. | Smith, Percy Frederick (I2728)
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| 1331 | Smith, Percy Frederick age 95 years of Dykeland Lodge in Windsor, formerly of Mt. Denson, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2014. Born in Falmouth on April 19, 1919; he was the son of the late Burpee and Bertha (Swinimer) Smith. Percy was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. He worked at Minas Basin Pulp and Power Company for 38 years. He was known by many for his work undercoating cars. He was passionate about gardening and won several awards for his flowers and vegetables. Percy was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Muriel; sisters Violet Lockhart and Roberta Smith; brothers Owen and Harris. In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no memorial service. A private family interment will take place at a later date. | Smith, Percy Frederick (I17630)
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| 1332 | SNELL (Tolson), Elizabeth Churchill Announcing the death of Elizabeth Churchill Tolson Snell on September 5, 2019, she lived a full life with a nature that was theatrical, patriotic, intelli gent, exuberant, magical, passionate, and compassionate. She and her three siblings were born into a family that imbued history, business and writing, brought up in historic Scott Manor (Bedford, N.S.), by their father Richard F. R. Tolson, a local businessman and their mother, Elsie Churchill Tolson, mother of four, a keen amateur historian, author and latterly newspaper columnist. Within that environment, it was natural for Elizabeth to pursue a higher education, earning a B.A. in English and History (Dalhousie University, Halifax), Theatre studies (Stephen’s College, Columbia, Mo.), and then Journalism (University of King’s College, Halifax) of which she was proud, it being the oldest university in the British Commonwealth outside of Britain. Completing her university education Elizabeth joined the Halifax Mail-Star in 1958 and within a year had secured her own column, Pease Porridge Hot, writing on diverse subjects from fashion and society, to wheelchair access \'Steps Urged to Eliminate Steps\' and indigenous issues \'Native Indians Want Their Full Citizenship\'. A natural researcher, documentarian and archivist, she maintained exacting written records of everything that mattered to her, from family matters to financial records, historical papers and politics - following political leaders that piqued her interest at all levels of government, at home and abroad. She supported her mother in research with the publishing of a local history book, The Captain, The Colonel and Me, in 1979 and in 1994 researched and wrote her own book, The Churchills: Pioneers and Politicians England, America and Canada. It was published in the West Country, Devon, U.K., where Elizabeth explored the early beginnings of the Churchill family. Elizabeth was the 11th generation of her family in North America. In 1959, Elizabeth married her beloved James Snell with this reflection of their courtship: \'James drove past me at Dalhousie in his red convertible MG, then stopped and said that he would pick me up if I liked and go on a date after he had run an errand. I walked back to my digs thinking he wouldn’t turn up, but 10 minutes later he appeared and asked me to jump into his car. I didn’t jump out of his car again until he passed away in 2013.\' Community-minded, Elizabeth and James were involved in early efforts to clean up Bedford Basin upon which they sailed. In this, she supported James in his role as co-chair of the Canadian Olympic Trials in 1972, and as later president of the Nova Scotia Yacht Racing Association. She was also an active fundraiser and Board Member at the Halifax Bengal Lancers. She would later be a driving force, along with many others, in having Scott Manor become a museum which came to fruition in 1992 when it was bought by the Town of Bedford and is today a registered provincial and municipal heritage property. A service for Elizabeth will be held Friday, September 20th at 1 p.m. in All Saints Anglican Church, Bedford. Her burial will follow with a reception in Scott Manor at 2:30 p.m., the rest of her remains to be buried at Riverbank Cemetery in Hantsport at 4:30 p.m. | Tolson, Elizabeth Churchill (I8457)
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| 1333 | SNELL, James Frederick We announce the death of James Frederick Snell on July 25th, 2013. He was the course marker, the compass, the road less travelled, the one with the quiet competence, to which others turned. He was a one-off and quiet leader in so many ways. A man of \'action\' and few words who was so beautifully attuned to nature, the woods and trees, the ocean and animals that he embodied what most people only aspire to with words he did in life: the \'spiritual\'. He did this pragmatically by demonstrating a quality of oneness with his surrounding and resources. In Wentworth Valley on his woodlot he very early on practiced sustainable woodlot management and experimented with growing species not native to Nova Scotia. In total he planted almost 100,000 trees. In a continuation of his interest in forestry he used wood to build houses. In 1975 when the container port was built in Halifax and the Canadian government was lamenting that we must become more than just \'hewers of wood and drawers of water\', he was of like mind, and working through the Federal Government and the Nova Scotia Agent General’s office in London he formed Habitations International (Interhabs). This company specialized in building architecturally designed, affordable, conservation award winning timber houses that are now standing in 28 areas of the world, from Chile and Argentina, from Europe to South Korea. He also appreciated historic buildings as well as new, and became one of the first and remained one of the longest-tenants of the Halifax \'Historic Properties\'. Anyone who knew James would recognize that he loved nature and animals and trod on this earth with precision and grace whether he was soaring over the Annapolis Valley in his glider or hiking and exploring nature with his dear dog Britta; swooshing down a mountain on his skis or artfully judging the winds in a race on his beloved sailboat. Born 1933 in Montreal, the first 10 years of his life were spent mostly in New Richmond on the Bay de Chaleur, Gaspé Peninsula, Que., from where his father exported timber from Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, to the United Kingdom and North Africa. In the 1940s when Frederick W. Snell became associated with R . A. Jodrey of Hantsport, in the export of east coast Canadian lumber to help rebuild war-torn Europe, the family moved to Nova Scotia and James went on to boarding school in Rothesay (RCS), N.B. He loved all his years so much at RCS, he did not want to leave to take Engineering at Dalhousie. For over 40 years he served first as fleet captain, rear, vice and then full commodore at Bedford Basin Yacht Club, and then president of Nova Scotia Yacht Racing Association. From then on countless provincial, national and international sporting committees, notably 1972 co-chair with Hume Wells of Canadian Olympic Trials (HOTSAIL) in Halifax for Kiel Germany, at which Soling crew from British Columbia won Canada’s first Olympic sailing medal. He was also a long-time member of O’Keefe Sports Foundation, Toronto, which funded coaches for all sporting disciplines in the whole of Canada. After his housing project \'Yachtside One\', designed by internationally renowned architect David Forsythe won the Canadian Multiple Housing Design award in 1974, James was invited to become a member of the Canadian Housing Design Council in Ottawa. He later went on to be one of the three-person national award selection jury. For 12 years (1982-94) he served as government appointee to the Board of Saint Mary’s University and was chairman of the building committee recreation and fitness centre. In 1984 he was the first Nova Scotia member of Progressive Conservative Canada 500 club; a founding member of Halifax World Trade & Convention Centre; in 2000 a member of the Nova Scotia Business Development Corporation in John Hamm’s Government. A small service is to be held on August 9th in the chapel of Rothesay Netherwood School, much beloved by James and arranged by his lifelong friend, John Warburton Bate. A stone will be placed in Hampton, N.B. beside those of his grandfather and father. | Snell, James Frederick (I8459)
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| 1334 | Spanish Flu Epidemic | Hershey, Esther Grace (I17533)
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| 1335 | SPENCER, Eldon Delacey - 66, Mount Denson, Hants County, died December 10, 1993, in Hants County. Born in Middleton, he was a son of the late Evelyn Spencer. For a number of years, he was employed with Minas Basin Pulp and Paper Ltd., Avon Valley Greenhouses and until retirement with Hantsport Sawmill. He was predeceased by a sister, Eleanor; grandson, Joseph. Burial will be in Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville. | Spencer, Eldon Delancey (I12496)
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| 1336 | SPENCER, Peter Jeffrey Age 52, Hantsport, died suddenly Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. He was a son of the late Roland and Joann (Coffill) Spencer. Peter enjoyed meeting and talking to people during the years he operated C-Thru Window Cleaning. He was an outgoing person and tried to help when possible. He had many hobbies, two were science and mathematics. | Spencer, Peter Jeffrey (I4240)
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| 1337 | SPIDLE, Stephen Russell \'Spiderman\' With broken hearts, we are saddened to share the sudden loss of Steve. Born September 14, 1950, in Wolfville, to Pearl (Barkhouse) Spidle and the late Russell Spidle. Steve was employed with Canadian Food Inspection Agency for over 27 years, retiring early due to ill health. Spider loved soccer, playing for many, many years, retiring a Proud Paddy’s Pub player. His new passion was golfing and Eagle Crest became Steve’s new home for 10 years. He not only enjoyed every game (except the loonie holes 9 and 18) but his golfing buddies also became great friends. Everyone knew Stevie was a die hard fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Blue Jays, always hoping for next year! Cooking supper and a glass of wine was his favourite daily routine. John Prine was on Steve’s bucket list. He not only saw him perform but also shook his hand and told him \'You may see me tonight with an illegal smile\'. Steve loved life, lived every day to the fullest, and will be missed by everyone who had the opportunity to know him. | Spidle, Stephen Russell (I11747)
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| 1338 | SPINNEY (MacDonald), Marilyn Elsie Born November 28, 1939, passed away peacefully with family around her on June 1, 2018. Daughter of John and Celia MacDonald of Mount Denson. She was predeceased by her husband, George Spinney, and son, Gregory. Marilyn was a very beautiful person and had a heart of gold and a smile that warmed your heart and lit up your face. She will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to know her and be embraced by one of her famous hugs. There will be a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 6th in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., 902-825-3448 with Rev. Bill McLeod officiating. Interment will be in North Kingston Cemetery. | MacDonald, Marilyn Elsie (I5370)
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| 1339 | SPINNEY, Gregory Wayne - 46, Trenton, Ont., passed away July 10, 2006, in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton, with his family present. Born in Windsor, he was a son of George and Marilyn (MacDonald) Spinney, Greenwood. Greg moved to Trenton in 1978 and was employed as a maintenance supervisor in Trenton. He had his own snow removal business and most recently he was employed as a long haul truck driver but his main interest during these past years was his hobby farm. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Eva Sherman and George Spinney, and maternal grandparents, John and Celia MacDonald. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 14, in Middleton Funeral Home (902) 825-3448, Rev. Bill McLeod officiating. Interment will be in North Kingston Cemetery, Kingston. | Spinney, Gregory Wayne (I11475)
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| 1340 | SPONAGLE, Faye Cynthia Age 68, Avonport, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Windsor, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Elsie (Phillips) Greenlund. Faye had been actively involved in many churches, including: St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Hantsport, Lockhartville Baptist Church, Falmouth Baptist Church, St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Dartmouth, Anglican Parish of Wilmot and St. John’s Anglican Church, Wolfville. She was also a member of the Breast Quest Dragon Boat Society. Faye worked at Disco Food Mart, Hantsport, Lavinia’s Old English Delights, Avonport Discount (Fabrics) and Hantsport Pharmasave. She enjoyed bus trips, quilting, Hallmark Christmas movies and recently, birdwatching. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brother, Perry Spidle. | Greenlund, Faye Cynthia (I2386)
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