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| 1161 | Mary Louise Brewster, born January 23, 1928 in Hantsport, NS, passed away on April 3, 2017, at the Hants Community Hospital with her family by her side. She lived most of her life in Hantsport, where she was very active in her community. She was a dedicated member of the United Church and belonged to many groups and sang in the choir. She also volunteered for the town, filling the bus every year for the annual trip to the International Tattoo. She belonged to the Red Hatters, and was on the senior games committee, which was held every Spring. She also resided in River Denys, Cape Breton, for 27 years and was also active in that community, receiving volunteer of the year, of which she was very proud. She moved back to Hantsport in 1996 and lived in Jubilee Court for over 20 years, in which time she arranged musical entertainment to come in monthly, and the annual Christmas party as long as she was able to do so. She lived an active, fulfilling life, she did it her way. She was productive to any and all areas of her life. Being a people person, very sociable, she was known and liked by many, young and old. Her friends were from far and wide and she kept in contact with them all. She loved the Saturday night jamboree and had a reserved seat. She was always in possession of a joke to share, and will be sadly missed by her family and friends, of which she had many. Louise was predeceased by grandson Ronald Strader and brother Douglas Mitchell. A heartfelt thanks to the nursing staff and doctors at the Hants Community Hospital. \"Mother was a person that could make a life long friend in a by chance meeting at a bus stop, train station or just walking down a road.\" Celebration of life to take place on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Church, Hantsport, NS. Also, visitation with family members to be held in the lounge at Jubilee Court for shared memories and condolences, April 11, 2017 from 6:30 until 8:30. Family Flowers only. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Victoria Order of Nurses, Heart & Stroke Foundation or Avon United Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Annapolis Valley Funeral Home & Chapels, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr. (902-679-2822). | Mitchell States, Mary Louise (I8041)
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| 1162 | Mary, lovingly know as Anne by family and friends, passed away peacefully, at the age of 76, on Friday, January 27, 2023 in Wolfville Nursing Home, Wolfville. Born in Hantsport, she was a daughter of the late Frederick “Fred” and Laura (Lane) Marsters. Anne spent most of her adult life in Calgary where she enjoyed a long and rewarding career in office administration, working for various organizations. She returned to Nova Scotia upon her retirement. Anne will be remembered for her no-nonsense attitude and love of all things feline. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brother, Robert “Bob” and brother-in-law, Hal Kitchen. We would like to thank the staff of the Wolfville Nursing Home for the care given to Anne over the last few years. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Anne may be made to any local SPCA or a charity of one’s choice. | Marsters, Mary Anne (I1972)
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| 1163 | Mason Hounsell, Alanna With the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of Alanna Laurel Dawn Mason-Hounsell, on July 29, 2024, following a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer. Alanna was raised in Bishopville, and was predeceased by her parents, Donna Mason (Vaughan) and Garnet Mason; and grandmother, Verna Vaughan (Tracey). She attended school in Avonport, and at Horton High School, and Mount Saint Vincent University. In her youth, Alanna was a champion swimmer holding many records including the Provincial 12 and under female 200m Breaststroke from 1981 until 2018. She worked as a camp counsellor and lifeguard at Kingswood Bible Camp and was very involved in the Hantsport Baptist Youth Group. Alanna attended Mount Saint Vincent University from 1987 to 1992 (BSc, Psychology & Gerontology), where she had an outstanding presence on the campus. She befriended all she encountered, and in many ways was the heart of the Mount community at that time. If there was a Mystics athletic event, you could count on Alanna to be there with her pots and pans, and then always leading the party at Vinnies afterwards. She was a Student Union Representative, an RA, and served as a member of the Athletics and Recreation Society and the MSVU Alumnae Board. In 1991, Alanna began her career at Gateway Homes Inc. as a Support Worker. She stayed with Gateway her entire career, even working through her first round of treatment, and progressed in her career there to Supervisor and then into Human Resources & Training. Gateway's goal of "Making Meaningful Differences in the Lives of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities" was also Alanna's personal goal. She made a meaningful difference in the lives of everyone she met, at work and outside of work, regardless of ability. Alanna was deeply involved for many years with the Special Olympics where she served as Head of Aquatics (Dartmouth) and twice as the Head Coach for Team Nova Scotia Aquatics at the National Games. She loved and cared for her swimmers like a second family. In 2009, Alanna was recognized as the Swim Nova Scotia Volunteer of the Year and in 2012 she received the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal for her outstanding contributions to the Province of Nova Scotia. Alanna was also an active member of Deepwater Church and Crossfit Kinetics. However, more important than all Alanna did and accomplished, is who she was. Alanna was a wife, a daughter, a granddaughter, a niece, a cousin, a coach, an advocate, a mentor, the most loyal friend, and the kindest soul. She was smart, funny, and gave the best hugs. She was an avid reader and lover of music and red wine. She always put the needs of others ahead of her own. She was the life of the party and the shoulder to cry on. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten by all who were fortunate enough to know her. As Alanna would have wanted, a Celebration of Life Party will be held on September 13, 2024 in the Multi-Purpose Room at Mount Saint Vincent University from 6-9 p.m. where all are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Alanna's memory to NS Special Olympics or the SPCA. | Mason, Alanna Laurel Dawn (I10412)
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| 1164 | Mason student, r. Hantsport 1881 | Voye, Charles (I12)
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| 1165 | MASON, Garnet Judson Age 69, of Bishopville, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Windsor, he was the middle child of the late Thomas and Florence (Benedict) Mason. Garnet had a real love for tinkering with cars and became a car salesman at an early age. He first worked at McCarthy Motors, Windsor then London Pontiac GMC, Sackville and finished out his career when he retired from Cornwallis Chevrolet Buick GMC, New Minas. Garnet was a regular silver/gold member of the Sales Master Guild. He enjoyed spending time with his family and had a great love of the outdoors, whether it was long weekend drives, going fishing or sharing his love of camping. Camping was his joy and his relaxation. He was a member of the Glooscap Campers in Bishopville for many years, then became a member at Land of Evangeline Camping Resort in Grand Pre. He was very involved with his daughter’s activities, becoming a senior official with Swim Nova Scotia and officiating her swim meet. He later became a spectator at her Special Olympics swim meets where she coached and her masters swim meets where she was a competitor. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Maurice and Richard; father-in-law, Arthur Vaughan. | Mason, Garnet Judson (I8466)
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| 1166 | Master Mariner 1911 a Merchant | Davison, Charles Stanley (I10327)
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| 1167 | Master Mariner | Layton, Capt. James Noble (I124)
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| 1168 | Master Mariner | McDonald, John Enslie (I8798)
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| 1169 | Master Mariner | Caldwell, Capt. Andrew Beckwith (I14797)
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| 1170 | Master Mariner | Davison, Albert (I2147)
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| 1171 | Master Mariner - 1901 | Malcolm, Seymour (I1023)
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| 1172 | Master Mariner - 1901 | Marsters, Thomas Albert (I1976)
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| 1173 | Master Mariner - 1901 | Barker, George Jackson (I8687)
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| 1174 | MATHESON, Doris Alma — 73, of Hants Border, Kings Co., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2010, in Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born on April 17, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Mary (Bridgeman) Wilcox. Doris loved to read and do crossword puzzles. She ran Matheson’s Grocery in Hants Border for 12 years and she was a long-time member of St. John’s Presbyterian Church in Windsor. Doris was always full of love and took great pride in her family. She also took great pride in the care that she and her sister had given their mother up until the time she passed away in 2008 at the age of 101. She was predeceased by a daughter, Glenna Lee; sister, RoseMary Benedict. Burial will take place in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. | Wilcox, Doris Alma (I2735)
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| 1175 | Maxine Turner, Age 97, of Windsor, formerly of Hantsport, passed away in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was born in Windsor on February 10, 1928, the daughter of the late Herbert and Maude (Harvie) Miller. Maxine was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She graduated from Windsor Academy and then in 1950 from Nursing School at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax. She worked for many years at Payzant Memorial Hospital and later at Hants Community Hospital in Windsor as a RN casual worker. Maxine married Harry W. Turner in 1951 and lived with him in Hantsport for 43 years, until they moved to Windsor in 2004. She was predeceased by him, her loving husband, in 2010. It should be said that Mum really loved living at Gladys Manning Seniors Apartments. There were many friends over the 21 plus years that she lived there. Besides her parents and husband, Harry, she was predeceased by her brothers, Charlie (Mary), Bob and Don. Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, September 18 in the funeral home chapel, Rev. Penny Nelson officiating. A reception will immediately follow in the funeral home’s Elmcroft Reception Centre. A private interment will follow in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. Family flowers only. Donations in Maxine's memory may be made to any of the following: The Hantsport Food Bank, Carey Me Fund, Avon United Church, or to a charity of one’s choice. | Miller, Shirley (I1270)
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| 1176 | May be date of burial, from Hantsport United Church records, says buried in Windsor. Halifax Herald obit published 9 May 1968. | Folker, John (I1013)
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| 1177 | Mayor of Hantsport 1901, chemist Druggist | Pentz, Frederick Edwin (I2086)
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| 1178 | Mayor of Hantsport Hotel Keeper | Wall, Llewellyn Mortimer (I2229)
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| 1179 | Mayor of Hantsport | Weatherby, Arthur (I7570)
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| 1180 | Mayor of Hantsport 1903-1907 | Faulkner, Capt. Delancey Trefry (I13038)
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| 1181 | Mayor of Hantsport 1946 - 1952 1953 Commercial Traveller - Textiles Retired | Smith, Burpee Templeman (I9265)
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| 1182 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I15921)
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| 1183 | McCARTHY, Annie Elva Age 87, of Hantsport, Hants Co., passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on July 1, 1932, in Northport, Cumberland Co., Annie was the daughter of the late Wallace and Florence (Pipes) Brownell. She was a member of Avon United Church, Hantsport. Community and family were her life’s passions. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Garnet; son, Kevin; and brother, Eugene. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 18th in Avon United Church, Hantsport. Rev. Ivan Norton officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Northport, Cumberland Co., at a later date. | Brownell, Annie Elva (I5572)
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| 1184 | McCULLY, Doreen Jean \'Buddy\' Age 83, of Falmouth, formerly of Hantsport, Hants Co., passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2015, in Windsor Elms Village, Falmouth. Born on February 14, 1932, in Moncton, N.B., she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Hilda (Livingston) Dixon. Buddy was a graduate of Halifax Children’s Hospital in 1954. Although never making a career of nursing, she used her skills to raise five children. She was a dedicated volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross, IODE and UNICEF. Buddy was a member of Hantsport Baptist Church and she enjoyed travelling with Len and family in the trailer and to many parts of the world. Besides her parents, Buddy was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Douglas \'Len\' McCully; brothers, John and Walter Dixon. Arrangements have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., PO Box 981, Windsor B0N 2T0 (902-798-8317). There will be no visitation, by request. Funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, March 30 in Hantsport Baptist Church (corner of Main and Willow Streets), Rev. Debra Mosher officiating, assisted by Rev. Mark Hunter. Private family interment will be held in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, followed by a reception in the Church Fellowship Hall. Donations in memory of Buddy may be made to the IWK Health Centre Foundation, PO Box 9700, Halifax NS B3K 6R8 or Hantsport Baptist Church. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at the funeral home address or by visiting: www.demontfamilyfuneralhome.ca | Dixon, Doreen Jean (I2304)
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| 1185 | McCULLY, Hilton Andrew — October 29, 1923 - February 9, 2013. Passed away peacefully at age 89 after a short illness. A son of Captain Andy and Emma (Crossman) McCully, Hilton was born at the present site of the Greville Bay Shipbuilding Museum at Ward’s Brook, Cumberland Co. Hilton received his education at Mount Allison and Saint Mary’s Universities. The early years of his teaching career included a one-room school house in Lower Barney’s River in 1941 and on an active Pictou Island in 1944. In the 1950s, he served as principal of Admiral Westphal School. Hilton retired in 1978 after teaching hundreds of students History and French at Caledonia Junior High School in Dartmouth. After retirement, Hilton started his second career writing poetry, short stories and historical essays. He was a member of both the Writer’s Federation of Nova Scotia and the Canadian Poetry Association. A regular contributor to the Amherst Citizen, he penned over 80 poems. His love of 'The Shore' was chronicled in several books, including, 'Back Then Along the Shore', 'An Seanachaidh', one of Hilton’s early books, is catalogued in the J.F.K. Library and Museum. He was selftaught in Gaelic, and signed all his poems 'Filidh na Choille', (Poet of the Forest). Hilton step danced until age 85 and enjoyed a good Cape Breton fiddle tune. He was disappointed to learn of the passing of Dave Harley, 'General John Cabot Trail', earlier this year. Dave was an acquaintance who Hilton admired to the point of having 'CBLA' printed on all his personal cheques. Hilton was the last of his immediate family, predeceased by his brothers and their wives, Lee (Jessie), Wards Brook; George (Myrtle), Hantsport and Andrew, Paris, Ontario; infant sister, Blanche and infant daughter, Heather. The family would like to thank the staff of Windsor Elms Nursing Home for their care of Hilton during his stay. By Hilton’s request, there will be no funeral service. Family will gather to lovingly celebrate his life through his stories and poetry, with music and memories. | McCully, Hilton Andrew (I5581)
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| 1186 | McCULLY, Leonard Douglas \'Len\' (FCA) 83, of Hantsport, Hants Co., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Debert, he was a son of the late Sidney and Lillian (Geldart) McCully. Len was a graduate of Mount Allison Commercial College. He worked at H. R. Doane where he earned his chartered accountant designation. He then went on to work for Minas Basin Pulp and Power Ltd. and Scotia Investments Limited. for 40-plus years. Len was Mayor of the Town of Hantsport for nine years. As a dedicated volunteer, he served as President and sat on the Board of many companies and organizations. He was a dedicated member of the Hantsport Baptist Church, an honorary firefighter and a member of Poyntz Lodge for 58 years. Len enjoyed travelling with Buddy and the family in their trailer and upon retirement he and Buddy enjoyed travels to different parts of the world. He was also an avid golfer. Len was predeceased by brothers, Manning, Michael and Everett; sister, Mae Matthews. Arrangements have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317), where Poyntz Lodge No. 44, A.F. & A.M., Hantsport, will conduct a Masonic Service at 6 p.m., followed by visitation from 6:30-8 p.m. today, Thursday, June 27. Funeral service will take place 2 p.m. Friday, June 28 in Hantsport Baptist Church, corner of Main and Willow Streets, Rev. Dan Jamer officiating. Private family interment will be held in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, followed by a reception in the Church Fellowship Hall. | McCully, Leonard Douglas (I2296)
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| 1187 | McDADE, Charles Eric Age 89, Truro, passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, July 18, 2019, in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Parrsboro, he was the seventh son of the late E. Cranswick and Grace (Getson) McDade. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth \'Beth\' (Marsters); brothers, Doug, Gene, Garnet, Bill, and Bruce. Eric was an enthusiastic sports fan, having served as a past member of Truro Golf Club, Truro Tennis Club, Willow Street Little League and was involved with the Truro Junior Bearcats during the time the league was established. He was also a lover of the performing arts, having played in the Truro Concert Band for many years. Eric was an avid traveler who, along with Beth, particularly enjoyed ocean cruises and meeting new friends along the way. Interment in Riverside United Church Cemetery, Bass River. | McDade, Charles Eric (I5597)
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| 1188 | McDADE, Eudora Elizabeth Age 89 of Central Onslow, passed away on April 4, 2020 in East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash. Born in Great Village on March 27, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Margaret Eva (Rushton) Peppard. In her early teens, her family moved to Parrsboro and it was there that she met and eventually married her husband, Gerald. Along with her husband and their daughter, they moved to Lower Sackville in 1956. Soon after her second daughter was born, she began a 30-year career at Sackville Downs Raceway. She started in the track canteen and later moved to be the Program Director then Race Classifier and eventually the Director of Racing. Eudora and Gerald also owned and raced many racehorses. When Sackville Downs closed in 1986, they moved to Central Onslow where she worked at the Truro Raceway for a brief time before retiring. In retirement, they built a barn in their backyard where they cared for their horses. She enjoyed knitting, needlepoint and was an avid reader. Both Eudora and Gerald loved living on Tidal Bore Road and she called the neighbours \"the other family\". She also loved animals, in particular cats, and always had one or two in her life. A special thanks to the Tidal Bore neighbours for their endless support of Eudora and Gerald over the last 33 years. | Peppard, Eudora Elizabeth (I9835)
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| 1189 | McDADE, Gerald Oliver Age 92, Central Onslow, passed away on August 13, 2019 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Parrsboro, April 7, 1927, he was a son of the late E. Cranswick and Grace (Getson) McDade. Beside his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Janice; and brothers, Doug, Gene, Garnet, Bill, Bruce and Eric. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Growing up in Parrsboro, he worked at a variety of jobs including in the family business, McDade Lumber. It was during this time that he met and married Eudora. They raised their family in Lower Sackville and Gerald worked in the automotive field and in later years, for Canada Post. He worked part-time in the pari-mutuels at Sackville Downs Raceway and eventually owned racehorses himself. In retirement, he and Eudora moved to Tidal Bore Road in Central Onslow where Gerald loved to work in his yard and look after his horses. A Graveside Service will be held at a later date in Lower Onslow Clarke Cemetery. | McDade, Gerald Oliver (I5598)
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| 1190 | McDonald, Bernard Allison “Tack” Age 71, of Hantsport, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, October 8, 2018. Born October 27, 1946 in Windsor he was a son of the late Bernard Allison and Jennie (Rushton) McDonald. Tack was an avid golfer and belonged to Ken-Wo Golf & Country Club, New Minas. He also enjoyed baseball and had his own team: “Tack’s Terrors”. His profession was as a Stainless Steel High Pressure Welder; at one time, one of the few in Nova Scotia. Tack had influenced a lot of young men into going on to work in this field. He was known as a guy that would always be ready to lend a helping hand or give some advice. He also enjoyed fishing off the wharf in Hantsport and when the tide was coming in that’s where you would find him and his brother. He will be very sadly missed by his animal companions Isabella, Goldie and Diva, who helped keep him entertained. Besides his parents, Tack was predeceased by sister, Catherine. | McDonald, Bernard Allison (I2054)
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| 1191 | McGINN, Joseph Donald Age 86, of Hantsport, passed away after an illness surrounded by his loving family on March 25, 2016. Born in Halifax, Joe was the youngest son of the late Charles J. and Jessie (Stokes) McGinn. Joe was educated at St. Patrick’s School and attended Saint Mary’s University and Nova Scotia Technical College. As the Town Clerk and Treasurer of Hantsport for 34 years (1963-1997) he filled many roles as town engineer, manager, administrator, computer expert, justice of the peace, accountant and counsel. He served on several boards in his community: the Hantsport Board of Police Commissionaires, Hantsport Recreation Commission and Hantsport School Board. He was involved in the inception and planning of seniors homes Dykeland Lodge, Windsor and Jubilee Lodge, Hantsport and served on their boards of directors in many capacities. An active member of the community, Joe was distinguished as an honorary firefighter by the Hantsport Fire Department. Additionally, he and his family supported and enjoyed the Hantsport Memorial Community Centre (HMCC). In retirement Joe enjoyed life with his wife Fay and family on the banks of the Avon River. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Charles and Eugene. In lieu of flowers, donations in support of Hantsport Memorial Community Centre would be kindly appreciated. | McGinn, Joseph Donald (I8008)
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| 1192 | McKINNON, Curtis Alvah — 90, of Hantsport, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Veterans Unit, Middleton. Born in Port Williams, he was a son of the late Marsden and Viola (Winters). Curtis owned and operated Home Hardware stores in Hantsport and Wolfville for most of his life. He served in the Second World War on the Fleur-de-lys. Curtis was a member of the Hantsport Legion Branch No. 109, choir director in Hantsport Baptist Church for many years, and he was a charter member of the Dukes of Kent. He really enjoyed gardening and was especially proud of his peach orchard. Besides his parents, Curtis was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Marie \'Chris\' (DeLong); brothers, Fred, Marsden, Bruce; sisters, Dorothy Wellwood, Mary Meisner, and one grandson. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will take place in Riverbank Cemetery, followed by a public reception in Hantsport Baptist Church (Reception Area) on Saturday, April 28, at 2:30 p.m. The family are very thankful for the excellent care and attention given to Curtis while he was a patient in the Veterans Unit of Soldiers Memorial Hospital. | McKinnon, Curtis Alvah (I6723)
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| 1193 | McLELLAN, Phillip Merton — 78, of Hants Border, Kings Co., passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on January 15, 1934, in Windsor, Hants Co., he was a son of the late Frederick Leslie and Kezie (Wilson) McLellan. He was employed with the Minas Basin & Keyes Fibre from May 1951 - February 1996 and retired after 40 years of service. Predeceased by daughter, Kim; grandson, Phillip; brother, James; sisters, Jeanie and Frances. | McLellan, Phillip Merton (I1263)
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| 1194 | MCLELLAN-MACDONALD, Shirley Nancy No doubt Shirley Nancy McLellan-MacDonald is reading this obituary with a cup of coffee in hand and smiling. As part of her morning routine, she would read the Chronicle Herald from cover to cover, including the obituaries. And now, her name appears. Mom was 88 years young when she passed away suddenly on June 24, 2020 in Haliburton Place, Windsor. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Meda (Tufts) Wile; her first husband, James McLellan; her second husband, Ralph "Rassie" MacDonald and sisters, Ermie Coolen, Lily Russell, Florence Silver, Hilda Neily and her sweet dog, Teddy. Mom loved family visits. She made the best rocky road squares and hodge podge in Nova Scotia- "It’s all in the cream," she’d say. Other passions included tending her summertime flowers at her Mount Denson home, which she shared with Ralph. "The secret is talking to them," she confided. She could sit in her sunporch for hours and watch the birds in the yard. Pretty sure she named them all. And nothing topped a bowl of fresh strawberries and cream. "It’s all in the cream and lots of sugar." Mom loved to play Big Mama with Ralph and laughed victoriously when she emerged champion. We would hear about it on the phone the following day. Music was another of mom’s loves. Sometimes she’d startle those around her when she spontaneously belted out all the words of a song at a moment’s notice, triggered by something you said. Christmas was a winter wonderland at mom’s place. She’d say, "Just one more thing!" and add another decoration. She loved shopping, but particularly in December. When she walked into a store before Christmas, you could see the managers rub their hands together with glee. Later, the lobby of Macleod House where mom resided for 18 months became the new wonderland setting. During her final days at Haliburton Place, mom was fortunate to have her sister, Laverne, as her roommate. Yes, Laverne and Shirley. They were typical siblings sharing a room, but they dearly loved and looked out for each other. Haliburton staff were always patient and caring. Mom was fun loving and had a terrific sense of humour. She loved to make people smile and would go out of her way to elicit laughter from someone who was feeling down. Years ago, someone said that arthritis was God’s way of slowing her down. Her life was not always rosy. She suffered from depression most of her life, but she always regained the upper hand. We miss you so much mom, but you are with Rassie and Teddy now, enjoying a glass of beer and a snuggle. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date, when family and friends are allowed to attend. And, at the gathering, there will hopefully be lots of hugs. Mom loved hugs. Memorial donations may be made in mom’s memory to Mount Denson United Baptist Church, PO Box 280, Hantsport, NS B0P 1L0. | Wile, Shirley Nancy (I2496)
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| 1195 | McNeil, Donald James "Donnie" It is with great sadness, yet thankful for a life well lived, the family of Donald James McNeil, age 89, of Hantsport, announces his peaceful passing on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. He was born in November 1934, in Hantsport to the late Malcolm and Lela (Starratt) McNeil. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Nancy Deal; granddaughter, Hayley Martin; brothers, Jack and Mickey; and sisters, Anna Poirier and Mary Cashin. Donnie was not afraid of hard work. His careers included, operating the Esso gas station, delivering oil for Imperial Oil, then Petro-Canada, having a plumbing and heating business and lastly as Public Works Superintendent for Town of Hantsport until his retirement. He loved his community. He pulled tug of war in his youth and found other ways to pull his community together. He volunteered with the HMCC Pool Committee, was with the Hantsport Fire Department for 56 years and Fire Chief for 29 years and lent a hand with anything else that was needed. After retirement, he and Louise enjoyed time in the gazebo and visits with family, friends and neighbours. A private family interment will be held in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. Donations in memory of Donnie may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. | McNeil, Donald James (I3459)
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| 1196 | McNEIL, Michael Edward \'Mickey\' Age 77, of Lockhartville, Kings Co., passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at home. Born on July 25, 1937, in Hantsport, he was a son of the late Malcolm and Lela (Starratt) McNeil. Mickey was a well-known diesel mechanic, owning and operating Avon Crane & Diesel of Lockhartville. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Daniel \'Danny\'; brother, Jack; sister, Anna Poirier. | McNeil, Michael Edward (I7891)
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| 1197 | Medical Register, Province of Nova Scotia 1897-8 Dorman Oscar Chipman, M D, C M, Dal Univ, 1897. Vict Gen Hosp, Hfx | Dorman, Dr. Oscar Chipman (I14919)
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| 1198 | Megan Louise "Meg" "Meggie" DANIELS — Windsor Forks Age 30, of Windsor Forks. It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, Megan on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Megan was one of the two bright lights in our family. She made friends wherever life took her and taught us all how to love each other regardless of the challenges which stood between us. Meggie loved life’s simple pleasures, the wind in her face while swinging on the verandah, drives in the car, bowling with friends or just hanging out holding hands with the favourite men in her life. We are going to miss Megs beautiful smile and infectious laugh! To all of Meg's friends, teachers, educational assistants and special educators who helped her over the years, thank you for helping her spread her wings and take in so much of what life had offered her. We have met some incredible people through organizations such as APSEA, Early Intervention, SMILE, The Alexander Society, New Boundaries, Kaleidoscope and the Disability Support Program. A very special thank you to Sara Woodward, Kim Zwicker and families who considered Meg one of their own. For Megan, you were caregivers, big sisters and most importantly her mother while she was in your care. We would also like to acknowledge our collective families who loved and supported Meg over the years. We couldn't have done it without you. Meg was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Douglas and Phyllis Cuvilier; paternal grandmother, Jean Daniels and uncle, Jeff Norman. Private family burial will follow in Windsor Forks Community Cemetery, Windsor Forks. | Daniels, Megan Louise (I17124)
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| 1199 | MEISNER, Mary Elizabeth — 93, Windsor, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 27, 2010, in Dykeland Lodge surrounded by family. Born in Port Williams, she was a daughter of the late Marsden and Viola (Winters) McKinnon. She was predeceased by her husbands, Arthur Meisner and Maynard Longmire; sister, Dorothy Wellwood; and brothers, Fred, Marty and Bruce. A very special thanks from her family to the staff of the Burden Lane Unit at Dykeland Lodge for their wonderful and loving care of Mom. | McKinnon, Mary Elizabeth (I5637)
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| 1200 | Melba Arlene Lawrence Age 80, formally of Wolfville passed away on February 12, 2014 at Adassa's Respite Care Centre, Hantsport. Born on August 14, 1933 in Cornwall, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Robert Hunt and Winnifred Alguire. She is predeceased by her husband Arthur Lawrence. In keeping with Melba's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or memorial service held. Donations made in Melba's name may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made directly to a charity of the donor's choice. | Hunt, Melba Arlene (I11307)
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