BARTLETT, James Bernard
Saturday, July 9, 2005 The Halifax Herald Limited
BARTLETT, James Bernard - 59, passed away at home June 29, 2005, surrounded by his loving family. Born in St. John's, NL, he was predeceased by his parents, James Bernard and Gwendolyn (Lily) Bartlett of Gander, NL. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Blandin), Dartmouth; sons, James (Veronica) of Ottawa; David of Hamilton, and daughter, Leanne (Neil) of Halifax. Jim spent most of his career as a draftsman for DND at Shearwater, finishing at CFB Halifax, Willow Park as a GIS Technician. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Doreen (Murray), Joan, Sharon (Roy), Terry, all of Gander; Trudy (Joe), Springdale; Marina (Ron), Linda (Mel) of St. John's, and Robert (Reggie) of Calgary, Alta. Burial has taken place. Donations can be made to Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Eastern Newfoundland Chapter, P.O. Box 21182, St. John's, NL A1A 5B2.

BENNETT, Elizabeth Elfreda Marion
Tuesday, July 5, 2005    The Halifax Herald Limited
BENNETT, Elizabeth Elfreda Marion - The family of Elizabeth Bennett sadly regret to announce her passing on Monday morning, July 4, 2005, in MacGillivray Guest Home, Sydney, at the age of 83. Elizabeth was born in Port Aux Basque, NL on September 26, 1921, a daughter of Arthur and Bertha Davis.

She was a loving mother to daughter, Tanya (John), Etobicoke; sons, Robert (Debbie MacInnis), Sydney; Bruce (Libby Martin), Ottawa . She is survived by sisters, Helena (Ralph Lundrum), Pennsylvania ; Joan, Deer Lake , NL; Barbara, Fredericton , N.B.; brothers, Irwin (Lilly), Clarenville; David (Margaret), Port Aux Basque, NL. Also surviving are grandchildren, Owen, Gary, Tiffany and Johnathan, and numerous nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents, her devoted husband and friend of 59 years, Frederick A. Bennett, and her brothers, Harold, Edgar and Aubrey.

She was a creative gourmet cook, a lovely knitter and won prizes with her weaving skills. She made many friends at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design in the early years of the school when she took weaving courses. In her younger years she loved a good game of bridge and always enjoyed a good joke. In her youth, she loved to fish salmon in Newfoundland and skiing in Cape Breton.

The family wish to thank the wonderful staff of MacGillivray Guest Home for their caring and competent attention to our mother's comfort and well-being. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Wayne Weatherbee, Sydney Memorial Chapel. There will be a burial service in Hardwood Hill Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to MacGillivray Guest Home or a charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at: sydmemchapel@ns.sympatico.ca

BILLARD, Ruby Anne
Tuesday, July 26, 2005 The Halifax Herald Limited
BILLARD, Ruby Anne - 90, died July 25, 2005, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. She was a resident of Lower Sackville for 23 years and for the last year and a half, she resided at Myers House, Kentville. She loved gardening, reading, and was very fond of animals.

Born in Hermitage, NL, she was a daughter of the late James and Beatrice Dowding. She is survived by daughter, Bernice Swinamer, Dartmouth; son, John Billard (Doris), Lower Sackville; granddaughters, Karen Rose, Nancy Billard; great-grandchildren, Melanie and Christopher; three great great-grandchildren; sisters, Violet Cluett, St. John's, NL, and Flo Blake, Ontario. She was predeceased by her husband, Ambrose, and great-grandchild, Ricky Messervey. At Ruby's request, there will be no visitation and there will be a private family interment. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.

BISHOP, Vivian Elsie Pearl
Monday, July 18, 2005    The Halifax Herald Limited
BISHOP, Vivian Elsie Pearl - 78, Glace Bay, died July 16, 2005. Born in Belle Island, NL, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Fanny Mercer. She is survived by husband of 59 years, Lewis; daughters, Jean (Butch) Hoffman, Terry Lynn (Doug) Sheppard, both of Glace Bay; grandchildren, Lori and Kyle Hoffman, Angela and Anthony Sheppard; great-grandchild, Mitchell Hoffman; sisters, Louise, Effie, Mertle, Jean. She was predeceased by sisters, Floss, Julia, Meriam; brothers, Graham, Tom, Elijah. No visitation. A private family service will be held Tuesday, July 19, at 2 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay (849-7520).

CAMPBELL, Vincent Joseph
Tuesday, July 26, 2005    The Halifax Herald Limited
CAMPBELL, Vincent Joseph - 37, Canning, Kings Co., passed away Sunday, July 24, 2005, in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton, Annapolis Co. Born in Stephenville, NL, he was a son of Jerry and Annie Campbell. He had been employed at Woodside Gardens, Canning and was considered a "jack-of-all-trades". He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children, doing mechanic work and hunting. He will be remembered for his flirtatious nature, teasing and carrying on.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Cassandra Connolly; daughters, Alyssa Lynn and Jessie, both at home; sisters, Lisa (Chris) Young, Tina (Peter) Felix, Lola (Richard) Campbell, all of Newfoundland; Sherry (Myron) Collier, Alberta; Mary (Brian) Hubley, Kentville; brothers, Nolan (Madeane), Finty (Shirley), Craig (Becky), Myles (Joanne), Lyle and David, all of Newfoundland; Sandy (Anne) and Gary (Alice), all of Prince Edward Island; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. with prayers to be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, in White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 28, in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Kentville, Father John Gahan, S.J. officiating. Cremation to follow. No flowers by family request. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

COLLIER, Ethel May
Saturday, July 9, 2005    The Halifax Herald Limited
COLLIER, Ethel May - 95, born in Hermitage, NL, August 25, 1909, died peacefully on July 7, 2005, in Northwood Centre, Halifax. She was a daughter of the late Frederick and Susanna Roberts. Ethel was predeceased by her husband, Chesley; brother, Cecil; sister, Bessie. She was a member of St. Paul 's Anglican Church, Halifax, and was a sales clerk for Sally Shop on Barrington Street and Bayers Road for many years. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 11, in Brookside Cemetery, Bedford, Rev. Jim Anderson officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to T.K. Barnard Funeral Home, 1216 Bedford Highway, Bedford.

GREEN, Bertha Louise
Saturday, July 2, 2005    The Halifax Herald Limited
GREEN, Bertha Louise - 92, Lunenburg, passed away Friday, July 1, 2005, in Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg. Born in Hants Harbour, NL, Bertha was a daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Price) Green. She was a member of St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg and a former member of the Ladies Aid of the church. Bertha was a devoted housekeeper and faithful friend of Dr. and Mrs. R.C. Zinck and their daughters, Janet Cluett, London, Ont.; Nancy Court, St. Catherines, Ont.

She is survived by a sister, Mabel Soper, Waterloo, Ont.; nieces, Fronnie Mitchell, Waterloo, Ont.; Arleen Wilson, New Jersey; nephew, Herb Green Jr., Upper State, N.Y. She was predeceased by brothers, Herbert, Ernest; sisters, Myrtle and Barbara. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg. Graveside and committal service will be held at a later date in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Anglican Church or to any other charity. www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca

GREEN, Bertha Louise
Tuesday, July 5, 2005    The Halifax Herald Limited
GREEN, Bertha Louise - 92, Lunenburg, passed away Friday, July 1, 2005, in Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg. Born in Hants Harbour, NL, Bertha was a daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Price) Green. She was a member of St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg and a former member of the Ladies Aid of the church.

Bertha was a devoted housekeeper and faithful friend of Dr. and Mrs. R.C. Zinck, and their daughters, Janet Cluett, London , Ont., and Nancy Court , St. Catharines , Ont. She is survived by her sister, Mabel Soper, Waterloo , Ont.; nieces, Fronnie Mitchell, Waterloo, Ont.; Arleen Wilson, New Jersey; nephew, Herb Green Jr., Upper State, N.Y. She was predeceased by brothers, Herbert, Ernest, and sisters, Myrtle and Barbara. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, in St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, Rev. Michael Mitchell officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Anglican Church or to any other charity. www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca

KEEPING, John Abraham
Monday, July 11, 2005    The Halifax Herald Limited
KEEPING, John Abraham - 79, Dartmouth, died Saturday, July 9, 2005, in Ocean View Manor. John was born in Harbour Breton, NL, a son of the late John H. and Edna (Durnford) Keeping. He was affiliated with Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Dartmouth. He worked for over 30 years Halifax Shipyards and 13 years at the HMCS Dockyards.

He passed away peacefully in the company of his cousins, Walter (Sharon) Keeping, Harold (Josephine) Keeping, and the caring staff of Unit C of Ocean View Manor. Surviving are nieces, Joyce Keeping, Halifax; Cheryl (Calvin) Keeping-Smith, Dartmouth; nephew, John (Janice) Keeping, Dartmouth; special cousins, Harold (Josephine) Keeping, Lower Sackville; Walter (Sharon) Keeping, West Chezzetcook, and many other cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife, Mildred Sarah (Williams) Keeping, and brother, Ambrose. Cremation has taken place. No visitation by request. Memorial service 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, in Atlantic Funeral Home Chapel, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, Rev. Pat Malin officiating. Burial to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception in Atlantic Funeral Home Family Reception Centre. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ocean View Manor. On-line condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com

LUNDRIGAN, Michael Joseph
Tuesday, July 12, 2005    The Halifax Herald Limited
LUNDRIGAN, Michael Joseph - Passed away peacefully July 10, 2005, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Burin, NL, he was a son of the late Michael and Victoria Lundrigan. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Lucille; daughter, Jo-Anne; son-in-law, Bill; precious granddaughters, Shelley, Julie and Renée; chosen daughters, Cathy Boudreau, Janelle Fougère and Angela Currie; treasured friends, Mary and Venard Boudreau, Idella and Gordon Boudreau, Magdalen and Vernon Sampson, Barry and Louise Marchand; brothers, Bill (Nora), Bob, Eric (Bridget); sisters, Marion, Rose (Peter), Kay and Victoria. He was predeceased by brother, Leonard; sisters, Rita, Mary and Alice. No visitation or service by request of the deceased. Donations in Michael's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Palliative Care Unit of Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston.
"Forever in our hearts"

MacDONALD, Olive "Big Mom"
Monday, July 11, 2005    The Halifax Herald Limited
MacDONALD, Olive "Big Mom" - 104, passed away July 9, 2005, in Harbour Breton, NL. Olive was born in Great Jarvis, NL, on February 7, 1901. Surviving are her son, John Organ, North Carolina; daughters, Jessie (Dave) Whittle, Lower Sackville; Shirley (Reg) Molloy and Margaret Rose, both of Newfoundland; 35 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; 12 great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sisters, Elizabeth and Annie. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, Lower Sackville, with a reception to follow in the downstairs church hall.

OLDFORD, Joseph Winston, R.S.M., D.C.M.
Monday, July 18, 2005    The Halifax Herald Limited
OLDFORD, Joseph Winston, R.S.M., D.C.M. - 89, Glace Bay, died July 16, 2005. Born in Bona Vista, NL, he was a son of the late William Livingstone and Gertrude (Hart) Oldford. He served with the Cape Breton Highlanders from 1939-1945. He rose through the ranks to Company Sergeant Major.

Surviving are wife, Barbara (McNeil); sons, Keith, Gordon, Kevin, Shane; daughters, Karen, Janice, Judy, Kimberly, Lori; stepdaughter, Joanne; sisters, Edna, Eileen, Claudia, Etta, Muriel, Ada; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Bert, Les; sister, Beulah. Cremation has taken place. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in Patten Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in Saint Mary's Anglican Church. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens . On-line condolences: patten@seaside.ns.ca

O'ROURKE, Sean Leo
Sunday, July 3, 2005    The Halifax Herald Limited
O'ROURKE, Sean Leo - Following an inspirational journey with cancer, the death of Sean Leo O'Rourke of Quispamsis, N.B., husband of Gina (Clarke) O'Rourke, occurred July 1, 2005, at his residence in the arms of his family.

He was born January 1, 1965, in Corner Brook, NL, the son of Ann (Kelly) O'Rourke and the late James O'Rourke. He was Director of Finance with JD Irving Transportation Services. Sean was an avid golfer, skier and swimmer. Time spent with his family was his greatest love.

Surviving besides his wife, Gina and mother, Ann, are children, Melissa and Jordan, at home; sisters, Margaret Ann Blaney (Michael) of Rothesay, N.B.; Alison Collins (Dion Power) of Corner Brook, NL; mother and father-in-law, Gaetan and Laura (Clarke) Fillon of Labrador City, NL; sisters-in-law, Nadine Billard (Chris) of St. John's, NL, and Trula LeBlanc (Jamie) of Ottawa; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Resting at Kennebecasis Select Community Funeral Home (506-849-2119), 152 Pettingill Rd., Quispamsis, with visiting Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark's Church, Quispamsis, on Tuesday, July 5, at 11 a.m. Cremation will follow. Memorials may be made to the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation - The Sean O'Rourke Project, P.O. Box 2100, Station A, Saint John, NB E2L 9Z9. On-line donations and condolences may be made at: www.kennebecasisfh.com

RENOUF, Harold Augustus, OC, LLD, FCA
Thursday, July 7, 2005    The Halifax Herald Limited
RENOUF, Harold Augustus, OC, LLD, FCA - Born in Sandy Point, NL, June 15, 1917, died peacefully July 4, 2005, in Halifax. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Munro); cherished father of Janet, Ann Petley-Jones, Robert (Barbara) and Susan (Scott G. Thompson); and much-loved grandfather to Phillip, Evan, Elizabeth, Iain, Matthew, Connor and Roisin. He is also survived by his dear sister Sybil (Ross).

A graduate of Dalhousie University with a degree in commerce, Harold was a leading member of Canada's business community. He was a partner in the accounting firm HR Doane and Company from 1942, serving as chair of the firm from 1967-1975. In 1974-75, Harold was president of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. During his years with HR Doane, he undertook a number of significant briefs, including the Nova Scotia Provincial Municipal Fact-finding Commission that reshaped and modernized the structure of the province's towns and cities. He was sole commissioner for the Royal Commission on Gasoline and Diesel Oil Pricing in 1968 and was commissioner for the Royal Commission on the milk industry in 1967, which brought out in him an unexpectedly whimsical fondness for dairy cattle. He left his accounting practice in 1975 to serve as the Atlantic region's commissioner for the Anti-Inflation Board, moving with Dorothy to Ottawa full-time to become the Board's chair from 1977 to 1979.

From Ottawa, he and Dorothy moved to Montreal where he served as the newly formed Via Rail's chair from 1982-85. In 1985, he retired and returned to Halifax, attending to his varied private business interests, serving on boards and splitting his time between Nova Scotia and his winter home in Sarasota, Fla.

Brilliant, with a logical and clear-headed approach to any task and an iron-clad sense of ethics, Harold became a valued advisor to many prominent businessmen and politicians from Frank Sobey to Pierre Trudeau. For his many acts of public service, he was made an officer of the Order of Canada, awarded the Commemorative medal for the 125^th Anniversary of Confederation, named to the Accounting Hall of Fame at St. Mary's University and awarded the Queen's Medal as well as the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal.

Harold loved the challenge of his work but he loved his family still more. He was happiest puttering around his Pictou Landing cottage or his Sarasota home surrounded by family and friends. We, for our part, loved being around his quick wit and quiet strength. Harold's was truly a life well-lived. He had a profound impact on many and all of us touched by him will miss him.

Visitation will be held in St. Andrew's United Church on Sunday, July 17, from 2-4 p.m. A memorial service will be held in St. Andrew's on Monday, July 18, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Sandy Point campaign.

RYAN (Hart), Florence Leah
Saturday, July 23, 2005    The Halifax Herald Limited
RYAN (Hart), Florence Leah - 94, Dartmouth, passed away peacefully July 22, 2005, in Oakwood Terrace. Called by the Lord after a long, blessed life. Born in Trinity Bay, NL, she moved to Nova Scotia in the 1920's. In 1976 she became a member of the United Pentecostal Church, Main Street, Dartmouth.

Florence is survived by daughters, Audrey Anderson, Halifax; Grace Meehan, Antigonish; Mary Good, Dartmouth; Sylvia Verge, Toronto; Betty Ann Levesque, Florida; Beverly Conrad, Dartmouth; Bridget Marshall, Dartmouth; sons, Melvin, Dartmouth; Patrick, Dartmouth; Gregory, Greenwood; 36 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; six great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John; sons, Kenneth, Richard; daughter, Amy. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel, Pastors John and Nilah Mean officiating. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Dartmouth United Pentecostal Church Building Fund. On-line condolences may be sent by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com

SAMSON, Adela "Dee"
Saturday, July 2, 2005    The Halifax Herald Limited
SAMSON, Adela "Dee" - 83, Scarborough, Ont., formerly of Halifax and Newfoundland, passed away June 30, 2005, in Scarborough. Born in St. Jacques, NL, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (White) Burke. She is survived by sons, Ronald, Dundas, Ont.; Kevin and Neil, both of Pickering, Ont.; four grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Healy, St. John, N.B.; Moira Ness, Cornwall, P.E.I.; brothers, Harry, St. Mary's, NL; Kevin, Fort St. John, B.C.; Rev. Charles, Dartmouth; Neil, Montreal. She was predeceased by her husband, Wallace Samson. Visitation will be held in Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Ave. East, Scarborough, Ont. on Monday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass in Holy Spirit Church, Scarborough on Tuesday, July 5, at 10 a.m., Rev. Charles Burke officiating. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

SLAUNWHITE (Cluett), Cora
Tuesday, July 5, 2005    The Halifax Herald Limited
SLAUNWHITE (Cluett), Cora - 74, Lower Sackville, passed away July 3, 2005, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born on August 2, 1930, in Garnish, Nfld., she was a daughter of the late John Cluett and Evelyn (Moulton) Cluett Thorne.

Cora was a member of the 50+ Club of Lower Sackville, Sackville Seniors Recreation Club, Calais Branch No. 162 Royal Canadian Legion, and a member of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church. She was a caring and loving person to all.

She will be sadly missed by family, friends and everyone who knew her over the years. Cora is survived by daughter, Judy (Barry) Nurse; sons, Kenneth (Wanda) Slaunwhite, Robert (Sandra) Slaunwhite, all of Lower Sackville; sister, Ann Dunn, Lower Sackville; brother, Gary (Cathy) Thorne, East Uniacke; grandchildren, Paul (Stacey), Steven, Rachel, Courtney, Nicole, Ryan (Tanya), Mathew, Chad; great-grandson, Caden; special grandmother to Jerry and Michael; loving companion, Eugene Butler; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Don Slaunwhite; daughter, Barbara Deagle; infant son, Joseph. Arrangements are entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville, where visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Rev. Gloria Lee officiating. Interment to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Diabetes Association. On-line condolences by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
May she rest in peace.

WELLS, James "Jim"
Tuesday, July 5, 2005 The Halifax Herald Limited
WELLS, James "Jim" - Passed away peacefully in The Dr. L.A. Miller Center, Palliative Unit, on Saturday, July 2, 2005, at the age of 61. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Rowena Wells. Leaving to mourn, with fond and loving memories, his wife Gwen (White), his children, Scott (Stephanie) in British Columbia, and Tracy in Halifax, both formerly of Baddeck; his brother, Wayne (Doreen); special friend, Bernie Field and a large number of close relatives and friends. Cremation has already taken place. Visitation will be held in Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., St. John's, NL, today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to be held in Barrett's Chapel on Wednesday, July 6, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery . Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to The Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Center. Please visit www.barretts.ca and sign our guest book.