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Newfoundland Obit Announcements
From Nova Scotia Newspapers

Halifax Herald
November 2004

 

BOHN, Evelyn P.
Wednesday, November 17, 2004     The Halifax Herald Limited
BOHN, Evelyn P.
- 78, Herring Cove, passed away peacefully Monday, November 15, 2004, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born on October 7, 1926, in Cape Ray, NL, she was a daughter of the late Douglas and Naomi (Short) Tapp. She had been employed for many years as a chief cook at the Lion's Head Tavern, Halifax. She is survived by sons, Thomas (Muriel), Halifax; James Umlah, White's Lake; daughter, Patricia (Boyd) Weir, Bay Bulls, NL; brothers, Bob, Bill, Ambrose and Victor, all of Newfoundland; sisters, Melida, Nova Scotia; Ada and Mert, both of Newfoundland; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Bohn; brother, Ernest; sisters, Jean and Anne. Visitation will be held at the home of the late Evelyn Bohn, 7 Pelham Lane, Herring Cove on Thursday and Friday. There will be a private funeral service at a later date by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the care and direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax.


CAINES, Wilfred "Penny"
Wednesday, November 17, 2004 The Halifax Herald Limited
CAINES, Wilfred "Penny"
- 90, Middle Sackville, died November 13, 2004, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII, with his loving family by his side. Born in Great Jarvis, NL, he was a son of the late William and Elizabeth (Meade) Caines. Wilfred was nicknamed "Penny" by granddaughter Melanie, the name by which he has since been affectionately known by all. Penny especially enjoyed being with his family, who were enriched by his laughter, quick wit and love of life. He will be greatly missed. He served during the Second World World in the Royal Canadian Navy. He had many jobs, his last being janitorial staff at Camp Hill Hospital. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church.

Surviving are daughter, Betty Synette, Middle Sackville; sons, Lloyd, Seabright; John (Marlene), Surrey, B.C.; Douglas (Louise), Middle Sackville; sister, Olive MacDonald, Newfoundland; grandchildren, Melanie, Colin, David, Jon, Chris, Tim, Michelle, Mary, Michael, Stephen; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Trenton, Katlyn, Shane, Rebecca, Hannah; and best friend and nephew, John Organ, North Carolina. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Rosanna Wells; brothers, William, John, Harold; son-in-law, Lewis Synette. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday in St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Old Sackville Road, Archdeacon Ron Cutler officiating, assisted by Rev. Heather MacEachern. Burial in Oakridge Memory Gardens. Reception to follow in the funeral home. Donations to the Victorian Order of Nurses, Red Cross Society or a charity of choice. Special thanks to all doctors, care workers and others, for their tender, loving care of Dad. On-line condolences may be sent to: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
"We miss and love you, Penny."


CORBETT, Catherine Mary
Monday, November 15, 2004 The Halifax Herald Limited
CORBETT, Catherine Mary
- 90, Whitney Pier, died Saturday, November 13, 2004. Born in Lakeview, Harbour Main, NL, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Johanna (Corbett) Fewer. Surviving are daughter, Mary; sons, Thomas, Patrick, Bill; sisters, Mrs. Bridget Wetle, Mrs. Loretta Cybak, Mrs. Helen Hunt; 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Kay was predeceased by her husband, William in 1973; daughter, Catherine; brother, Richard; sister, Madelyne. Visitation today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral mass Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Holy Redeemer Church. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery.


HARNISH, Margaret "Elsie"
Thursday, November 18, 2004     The Halifax Herald Limited
HARNISH, Margaret "Elsie"
, - 84, Halifax, died Tuesday, November 16, 2004, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in White Bear Bay, NL, she was a daughter of the late Garland and Mariam (Billard) Carew. She loved going to the cottage, fishing, knitting and crocheting. She is survived by stepdaughters, Margaret Taylor and Shirley (Lawrence) Whynot, both of Milton; Marjorie Waddleton, Halifax; stepson, Harold, Beaver Tail Lake; 10 stepgrandchildren and 14 step great-grandchildren; brother, Wilson, Gander, NL; niece, Margaret (Tom) Cane, and special friend, Luella Hale. She was predeceased by sisters, Marjorie, Willamina, and brother, Edgar. Visitation will held today from 2-4 p.m. in Chandlers' Funeral Chapel, Liverpool, and where funeral service will be held Friday, November 19, 2 p.m., Rev. Wayne Mitton officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Bog Road, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences may be made to: www.chandlersfuneral.com


HARRIS, Philip Archibald
Monday, November 29, 2004 The Halifax Herald Limited
HARRIS, Philip Archibald
- On November 27, 2004, our beloved father, and husband to Mildred, lost his courageous battle with cancer. He died peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. Philip retired in 1995 after many years of fishing. He came to Shelburne at a very young age from Fortune Bay, NL, where he met his love and had 11 children. Philip was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved his ice fishing.

Born August 1, 1930, in Fortune Bay, NL, he was a son of the late Sarah (Fiander) Harris and Thomas Harris (Fortune Bay, NL). He is survived by wife, Mildred (Nickerson); sons, Gary (Sherri), Leroy (Robbin), Dale (Rose), Brian (Tina), Mike (Kathy), Mark (Tracey), Donald; daughters, Sheila (Truman), Shirley Anne (Pete), Cathy (Carl), Donna; brothers, Roy, Newfoundland; Rolland, Toronto; sisters, Shirley, Toronto; Ruby, Newfoundland; 30 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visiting today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with funeral at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Sid Snow officiating, both in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Shelburne. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Shelburne. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or any charity. He'll be sadly missed by all who knew him.


HICKEY, William Joseph "Bill"
Monday, November 8, 2004     The Halifax Herald Limited
HICKEY, William Joseph "Bill"
- 77, Sydney River, died November 6, 2004, in Cape BretonRegional Hospital. Born in Harbour Maine, NL, he was a son of the late Stephen and Christine(Hollohan) Hickey. Surviving are second wife, Zana Shaheen; children, Billy, Terri, Joy, Deana,Dale; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Anne; brothers, Joe, Jim. He was predeceased by first wife, Lillian; son, Darryl; sisters, Gen, Marg. Visitation today in T.W. CurryParkview Chapel, Sydney, from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass Tuesday, 11 a.m. in Our Lady ofFatima Church. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Reception in the church hall.


HINDE, Mary Alice
Tuesday, November 16, 2004     The Halifax Herald Limited
HINDE, Mary Alice
- 90, Halifax, passed away November 14, 2004, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Pushthrough, NL, she was a daughter of the late Emmanual and Annie (Piercy) Sutton. She was employed in early years with Wood Brothers and Birks and Sons Ltd. She was a Past Matron of Armcrest Chapter No. 45 and Elmsdale No. 55, OES. She was also Past Grand Worthy President of the International Ladies of the Universal Craftsmen Council of Engineers and Past President of the Halifax Council No. 17.

She is survived by sisters, Emily Gibb, Toronto; Martha Symes, Newfoundland; brothers, Bill, George and Frank; nieces, Sylvia Kukutis and Glenda Gibb. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry "Jack" Hinde. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, with Eastern Star service at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Ladies Council of Engineers service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, all in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Rev. Dr. Leslie McCurdy officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to ESTARL (Order of Eastern Star) or a charity of choice. E-mail condolences to: snowfh@alderwoods.com


HOOPEY (Ayres), Amelia J. "Millie"
Monday, November 29, 2004 The Halifax Herald Limited
HOOPEY (Ayres), Amelia J. "Millie"
- 83, wife of the late Jacob Hoopey, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2004. Born in Fortune, NL, she was a daughter of the late William and Sarah Ayres. She was employed with Birks Jewellers in Halifax for 25 years. Before her illness, Millie was an avid bowler and bingo player. She loved a good game of cards, crossword puzzles and knitting.

She is survived by her sons, Donald (Mary), Lower Sackville; and Claude (Beverley), Ferguson's Cove; sisters, Lucy Pike, Rose (Donald) Spracklin and Mary Blagdon, all of Newfoundland; brother, Harold Ayres, Halifax; grandchildren, Tracey, John, Andy, Sean, and Todd; stepgrandchildren, Wesley, Christina, and Michael; great-grandchildren, Megan and Tyler; also many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Bessie Bernier, Grace Pike, and Jean Smith; grandson, Jake Hoopey. Service will be held in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax, on Tuesday, November 30, at 11 a.m. Reception to follow in J.A. Snow's Reception Room. Many thanks to the staff at Arborstone Enhanced Care, Purcell's Cove Road, Halifax, for their continued care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. E-mail condolences to: snowfh@alderwoods.com


HOWARD, Myrtle Irene
Monday, November 15, 2004     The Halifax Herald Limited
HOWARD, Myrtle Irene
- Halifax, passed away peacefully November 12, 2004, at home, surrounded by those who loved her. Born in Grates Cove, NL, March 21, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Esau and Ethel (Vey) Hodder. An immigrant to Canada in 1948, she went on to assist immigrants and refugees from all over the world both in her working life and in a volunteer capacity. She was predeceased by her husband and soul mate, Lorne Allan Howard. She is survived by daughters, Janet Howard and husband Mark Stevens and their children Keith, Beth and Aaron; Susan Howard and partner Jaimie Silva; she had many other children of her heart; sisters, Gertrude (James Hanlon), Dartmouth; Edna Hodder, Toronto; her extended family through the Harnums; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her stepfather, Caleb Harnum; brothers, Walter and Frank Hodder; sisters, Doris Matthews, Mary Whalen. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St. Memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, in St. Phillip's Anglican Church, Rev. Elizabeth Early and The Very Reverend Austin Munroe officiating. Burial in St. John's Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Mark's Anglican Church, specifying Christians for Refugees, or a charity of your choice. Special thanks to Palliative Care and the VON for their care and support. E-mail condolences to: snowfh@alderwoods.com


HRANEK, Philomena "Rita"
Wednesday, November 17, 2004 The Halifax Herald Limited
HRANEK, Philomena "Rita"
- 85, died November 13, 2004, in the VG Site, QEII, from a brief illness. Born in Gambo, NL, she was a daughter of the late James and Johanna (Harty) Greene. She operated Rita Grill on North Street for a number of years and was also a real estate agent. Left with fond and loving memories are daughter, Barbara Kelly, Gambo, NL; seven grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Melanka Hranek, Czechoslovakia. Also leaving to mourn are sisters, Hannah Barrington, Badger, NL; Olive Chubbs, Killigrews, NL; Marion Cottor, Toronto, Ont.; Shirley Cochrane and Betty Barron, both of Kirkland Lake, Ont.; Mary Lambert, Gander, NL; brother, Leo, Gambo, NL; also a very dear friend, Harry, and a large circle of relations and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; stepson, Milan; brothers, Tom, Joe, Ron, Alex; sisters, Francis, Loretta, Magdalen; and granddaughter, Rosemary. The body has been cremated under the direction of J. Albert Walker and Sons Funeral Home, Dartmouth (469-5601). There will be no visitation. Funeral mass will be 9 a.m. today in St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, North Street, Father Thomas White officiating. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada.


MATTHEWS, Annie Hollett
Tuesday, November 2, 2004 The Halifax Herald Limited
MATTHEWS, Annie Hollett
- 87, Halifax, passed away peacefully, October 31, 2004. Born July14, 1917, formerly of Grand Bank, NL, she was a daughter of the late George and Seline Grandy. She was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Eugene Matthews. Left with cherished memories are daughters, Jean (Jim) MacKenzie, Bedford; Norma (Wayne) Bishop, Halifax; Lois (Danny) McPhee, Halifax; son, Wayne (Dorothy) Matthews, Hubbards; brother, Jim Grandy andtheir families. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Derek, Denise, Krista, Jennifer, Scott, Dana, Jerit, Corey, Ashley, and Laura; great-grandchildren, Katie, Brandon, and Grant. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by siblings, Sim Grandy, Harriet Hickman, Emily Grandy. Annie was a very active member of Fairview United Church, leading the junior choir as well as former member of the ladies auxiliary. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, where visitation will be today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 3, at 2 p.m. in Fairview United Church, Dutch Village Road, Rev. Heather Hemming officiating. Burial in St. John's Cemetery. Reception to follow in Fairview United Church. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice.


MORROW, Horatio Ernest
Wednesday, November 17, 2004     The Halifax Herald Limited
MORROW, Horatio Ernest
- 82, passed away October 10, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer in James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, NL. Born in Boylston, November 20, 1921, he was a son of the late Benjamin Albert and Mary "Mae" Caroline (Myers) Morrow.

Horatio "Rache" was a local businessman owning and operating Morrow's Garage, Boylston and Morrow's Oil Service, delivering oil throughout Guysborough and Antigonish counties for many years. He retired in 1987 and moved to Newfoundland. Rache was a 50 year member of Eastern Light Lodge No. 72 and Past Master; he was an honorary member of the Chedabucto Curling Club and an avid sportsman.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Cathy and members of the Walsh family. He also leaves to mourn, his children, Donald (Ann), Boylston; Linda (Scott) Cook, Roachvale; and Phyllis Hynes, Boylston; sister, Hazel Hayden, Manchester; brother-in-law, Eugene Simpson, Lower Sackville; grandchildren, Darlene, Stephen, Heather, James, Fraser, Holly, Sherry, Wanda, and Shawn; 14 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Elmer, Hamilton, Elliott; and sisters, Mary, Irene Pyle, and Sophie Simpson. Cremation has taken place. No visitation or service by his request.


MUISE, Violet - 85
Thursday, November 25, 2004    The Halifax Herald Limited
MUISE, Violet
- 85, Sydney, died November 24, 2004, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Newfoundland, she was a daughter of the late William and Hettie (Cox) Keeping. Surviving are children, Beverly Hasiuk, Louise Muise, Darlene MacPhee, Judy Flynn, Debbie Campbell, David, Junior, Terry, Kenny, Pam; 21 grandchildren; sister, Freda Skeard. She was predeceased by husband, Wilfred; children, Brian, Brenda; grandsons, Bradley, Trevor; brothers, Otto, Arthur, Cyril, Clyde, Allan, William. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church. twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca


MURPHY, Cora
Tuesday, November 30, 2004 The Halifax Herald Limited
MURPHY, Cora
- 88, Halifax, passed away November 28, 2004, in Melville Gardens. Born in St. George's, NL, she was a daughter of the late George Alfred Pieroway and Edith May (Gillam) Pieroway. She is survived by sons, Gordon (Joy) Murphy, Barbados; Bruce (Lesley) Murphy, Port Williams; George (Kathy) Murphy, Halifax; grandchildren, David and Allison Murphy, Halifax; Kate, Matthew and Jillian Murphy, Port Williams; brother, Kenneth P. Pieroway, Stephenville, NL; sisters, Pam (Harry) Orr, May (Donald) Dorey, Sonia (Andrew) Comeau, all of the Halifax area, and by several nieces and nephews who loved Cora dearly. She was predeceased by her husband, John Francis Murphy; brothers, Georgie Pieroway, George Israel Pieroway, Morgan Warren Pieroway, and sisters, Gloria Pieroway and Mary L. DeWolfe. Cremation has taken place. No visitation by request of the family. A memorial service will be held in Atlantic Funeral Home Chapel, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 2, Rev. Peter Armstrong officiating. Burial in Oakridge Memory Gardens. Donations in Cora's memory may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association.


POWER, William F.
Monday, November 29, 2004    The Halifax Herald Limited
POWER, William F.
- 78, Mount Uniacke, formerly of Kippens, NL, passed peacefully away Saturday, November 27, 2004, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. He was predeceased by his wife, Gladys Power (1998). He is survived by daughters, Catherine (Carl) Pike, Doris (Jim) Stone, Linda (Guy) MacIsaac, Christine (Wayne) Rideout, Jeannie (Leonard) Duffenais, Barbara (Gerry) Power, Judy (Rodney) Power, Rose (Terry) Murphy, Patricia Power; sons, Bill (Tina) Power, Jerry (Darlene) Power, Kevin (Julia) Power, Joseph (Kimberley) Power; 39 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in Rowling's Funeral Home, Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax Co., with funeral service on Tuesday, November 30, at 2 p.m. in St. Genevieve's Church, East Chezzetcook. Reception to follow in the parish hall. Flowers or donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.


OAKLEY, Arthur
Friday, November 26, 2004    The Halifax Herald Limited
OAKLEY, Arthur
- 85, Sydney, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 24, 2004, surrounded by family in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Greenspond, Bonavista Bay, NL, he was a son of the late Arthur and Naomi (Hunt) Oakley. Arthur retired from ATV, Sydney. He was also the retired Sergeant Major of Sydney Citadel Corps.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Alice (Carter), and second wife, Carrie (Baker); as well as eight brothers and two sisters. Arthur is survived by sons, Donald (Greta), Kitchener, Ont.; James (Barbara), Summerside, P.E.I.; Arthur Jr. (Maria), Halifax; grandchildren, Debbie, Derek, Darlene and Walter; great-grandchildren, Christopher and Ryan; also extended family, Brenda Oakley and Bob Edwards. Visitation will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in The Salvation Army Sydney Community Church on Saturday at 11 a.m., Capt. Bill and Major Velma Preston officiating. Interment to follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Salvation Army Sydney Community Church Building Fund. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at: sydmemchapel@ns.sympatico.ca


PHALEN, Elizabeth Mary
Saturday, November 27, 2004     The Halifax Herald Limited
PHALEN, Elizabeth Mary
- Halifax, died Thursday, November 25, 2004, in St. Vincent's Guest Home, Halifax. Born in Holyrood, NL, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian (Kennedy) Woodford. She came to Nova Scotia at an early age to embark on her studies to become a school teacher and had many satisfying years in that profession. Betty taught school in Halifax, Glace Bay, Reserve Mines, Gardiner Mines, Sydney and Cape Breton County and always enjoyed her vocation. She felt it was a blessing to be able to train and influence young minds as they started their lifelong journey. She also had a fondness for traveling and spent some very happy winters in Florida. From there, she and John embarked on ocean cruises and visited most of the countries in the Caribbean and South American areas. Betty took up golf in later years and they played on the courses in central Florida.

She is survived by husband, John; daughter, Maureen (Paul) Arp, Fredericton, N.B.; brothers, Thomas, St. John's, NL; Richard, Florida; William, Chelmsford, Mass.; Michael, Baddeck; grandsons, Peter, John Paul, and Alexander. Besides her parents and an infant son who died at birth, she was predeceased by her sister, Kay. Visitation on Sunday, November 28, in Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service 10 a.m. Monday, November 29, in St. Anne's Parish, Glace Bay, with reception to follow, Father Douglas Murphy officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or St. Vincent's Guest House, 2080 Windsor St., Halifax.


POWELL, Lloyd Charles
Wednesday, November 17, 2004     The Halifax Herald Limited
POWELL, Lloyd Charles
- 88, Dartmouth, passed away peacefully in Oceanview Manor November 16, 2004. Born in Victoria, NL, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Belle (Verge) Powell. Lloyd graduated from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, in 1936. He worked as an agriculturist with the Newfoundland government for 42 years. He moved to Nova Scotia after retiring in 1978. During his years in Newfoundland, Lloyd was active in the United Church of Canada, and the Kawanis Club of Bay Roberts.

Surviving are his wife, Bessie (Brown) Powell; sons, Nick (Susan), Goose Bay, NL; Angus (Linda), Dartmouth; daughter, Suzanna (John) Snow-Furey, Chilliwack, B.C.; sisters, Jeanette Gardner, New Minas; Ruby Mallam, Toronto; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by son, Graham "Duke"; brothers, Reg and Tom; sisters, Effie Vallis, Dorothy Nokes, and Mary Porter. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, Dartmouth, 462-1434, and are incomplete at this time. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com


VOUTIER, Cyril
Friday, November 19, 2004    The Halifax Herald Limited
VOUTIER, Cyril
- 85, Halifax, formerly of Newfoundland, passed away peacefully on Thursday,November 18, 2004, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax.

Born in Petittes, NL, he was a son of the late Phillip and Beatrice (Ann) Voutier. Cyril enjoyed the outdoors, especially the water, on which he spent many years as a fisherman. He was an avid gardener and loved flowers. He was a "jack of all trades", and a great cook who was known for his pea soup. In later years, he was employed with G.H. Woods in Toronto, moving to Nova Scotia after retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Murphy); daughters, Anne Roberts, Barb (Jim) Gabourie, Marlene (Floyd) Voutier, all of Mississauga, Ont.; Kathleen (John) Harvey, Dartmouth; son, Thomas Voutier, Montreal, Que.; grandchildren, David, Karen, Darrell, Leanne, Daniel and J.P.; brothers, Thomas, Donald, Wilfred, Clyde and Roy; sisters, Olive, Clara and Dorothy. Arrangements entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 20, at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Private family interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of one's choice. On-line condolences may be made at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com


WHITE, Doris Theresa
Monday, November 8, 2004     The Halifax Herald Limited
WHITE, Doris Theresa
- 75, Eastern Passage, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 7, 2004, in Dartmouth General Hospital, with her loving family at her side. Born June 14, 1929, in Newfoundland, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (O'Quinn) McNeil. Doris was a member of St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Passage. She treasured time spent with her loving family and is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Melvin; children, Brenda (Wayne) Ketching, Orillia, Ont.; Jim (Theresa) White, Dartmouth; Anne (Dan)McCormick, Lower Sackville; Paula (Don) McLellan, Skye Glen; Melvin White (Gloria), Halifax; Theresa (Bruno) Richard, Eastern Passage; Reg (Debbie) White, Greenwood; Lori (Gordie) Hardy, Eastern Passage; Chris (Yvette) White, Dartmouth; Martha White (Ernie), Ottawa; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Martha MacArthur, Pearl Gabriel, Eileen (Melvin) Gabriel, Andrena (Mark) Bennett; brother, Charles McNeil, all of Newfoundland; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Passage, Father Thomas Thekkekara officiating. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Doris' memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5161 George St., Floor 7, Halifax, NS, B3J 1M7 would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com


YOUNG (McKenna), Judy Nancy
Monday, November 22, 2004 The Halifax Herald Limited
YOUNG (McKenna), Judy Nancy
- 50, Truro, died November 18, 2004, in Quebec as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in St. John's, NL, she was a daughter of the late Helen and Percy (Innis) Marriott. Surviving are husband, Eric Stephen Young; children, Jennifer, John, Andrew; former husbands, Jock Bannister and Roy McKenna; grandchildren, Mariah, Nikole; sisters, Lynda, Mardi, Joanne; brothers, Stephen, David; several nieces, nephews. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, funeral service 7 p.m. Tuesday evening, both in Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro. Burial at a later date in Plains Road Cemetery. E-mail condolences to: 1030@alderwoods.com

 

 

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