BARNES, Ernest Arthur
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 4, 2014
(March 30, 1926 - March 1, 2014)
Barnes, Ernest Arthur, 87 of Waverley, Nova Scotia passed away peacefully at the VG site, QEII Hospital in Halifax, NS on March 1st, 2014, one month before his 88th birthday after a short battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his loving wife Mary Ann (miller). Born in St John's, NL, on March 30, 1926, he was the son of the later Walter J. Barnes and Gladys (Peters) Barnes.

Ernie started his career with Transport Canada in Goose Bay, Labrador, where he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was the local Sheriff above his mechanic duties with DOT. He later transferred to Waverley, NS to work at the Halifax airport (Stanfield International Airport) in 1959. He retired as the Airport Assistant Manager in 1982, after 37 years in the federal government. Upon his retirement a road which he had constructed on the airport was renamed "Barnes Drive". He was very appreciative of his friends near his home in Waverley, and would always say he had excellent neighbors. His family was very special to him and he enjoyed all the family occasions, and travelling to the valley for hay with his son-in-law Peter. Over the years Ernie was very independent and active, and enjoyed driving his car on an almost daily basis. His car was very special to him until he lost his license two years ago.

His is survived by sons Robert (Marta) of Branch LaHave, Donald (Carmie) of Dartmouth, daughter Judith Davidson (Peter) of Mount Uniacke, and step daughter Mildred Howell of Paradise, NL, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He is also survived by sister Daphne Conlin of Vancouver, BC, and brother Wallace Barnes of Manuels, NL. Funeral service will be held at a later time. A further announcement on details will follow. Burial will take place in Memorial Gardens, Sackville, NS. Special thank you to the doctors, nurses, care workers at the VG Hospital for their kindness and the excellent health care they provided. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or other charities. Family flowers only. Online condolences may be made at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Sackville Chapel)

CONNORS, George Francis
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 8, 2014
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, George Francis Connors on March 5, 2014. George, the youngest child of James and Catherine (Bowdring) Connors was born on January 14, 1933 on Bell Island, Conception Bay, Newfoundland. He is predeceased by his parents, James and Catherine; his siblings: Hugh (Helen), Lil (Bill), Peg (Tom), Jack (Mary), Evelyn (Tim), Stan (Evelyn), and Gerard (Loretta); his brother and sister-in- law Clarence and Marjory Atkins, and brother-in-law Roland Atkins. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Eileen (Atkins), daughters Lynn (Randall), Cathy, and grandchildren Connor and Kathleen Balcome ; sister and brother-in-law Marjory and Frank O'Brien, sister and brother-in-law Evelyn and Tom Brown, brother and sister-in-law Sam and Patricia Atkins, sister-in-law Lillian Atkins, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
George was a graduate of St. Kevin's Roman Catholic School and during his early working years was employed as a draftsman and surveyor at DOSCO. George was an avid sportsman and still holds the record in Newfoundland senior hockey for the most goals scored in the shortest amount of time to win a playoff game. George has been recognized for his athletic accomplishments through his induction in the Bell Island Sports Hall of Fame and the Newfoundland and Labrador Hockey Hall of Fame. George believed in giving back to his community so he started to coach hockey on Bell Island in 1957. Upon moving with his young family to Dartmouth in 1966, George contributed 10 years to the Dartmouth Minor Hockey Association. As a coach, he encouraged excellence in his players, not just in sports but in their education and personal lives. George was Operations Manager of Steed and Evans (Maritimes) Limited for the last 25 years of his career. In his retirement he savored spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was his grandchildren's biggest fan, no matter what sporting or musical event. He has always been an unfailing supporter of his immediate and extended family. George was one of the founding parishioners of Blessed Pope John XXIII Parish and an honourary third degree Knight of Columbus. Funeral Mass will be held at 11am Monday, March 10, 2014 at Blessed Pope John XXIII Parish, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Chalice (Canada) or the Bell Island Minor Hockey Association.

FUDGE, Nathan
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 17, 2014
(December 21, 1947 - March 14, 2014)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Nathan Fudge on Friday, March 14th in his home in Halifax. Nathan ended his battle with gastric cancer at the age of 66, surrounded by his darling Lilly and his loving children. Born in Francois, Newfoundland in 1947 and raised in Louisbourg, C.B., Nathan was the son of Nathan and Marie. He was a husband to Lilly, a father to Conor (Courtney) and Alice (Peter), grandfather to Charlie, and brother to Loretta (William) and Eric. Nathan was an uncle, a cousin, and a dear friend to many. He was previously deceased by his father and his brother.
Nathan lived a full and rich life. Degrees from St. F.X. ('70, '72) and Dalhousie ('96) university afforded him a long and influential career in teaching in Newfoundland and Halifax, but not before he'd spend years as a young man travelling the world. His journeys and experiences left him with many stories and great perspective on life, but especially a great many friends. Despite his adeptness in, and enthusiasm for everything from carpentry and mechanics to politics and philosophy, Nathan will be remembered most for his effect on his friends and family. He so valued his many relationships, be they friends, classmates, colleagues, Scooters, fellow musicians or members of the Inner Core. With all of these people, he reveled in lively discussion, friendly debate, times of good humour, and of course entertaining on his squeezebox. Luckiest though were Nathan's family. His children, with whom he fathered with Ellen, benefitted from insightful advice, endless encouragement and an overwhelming sense of pride. In the last many years of his life, he found great happiness with Lilly, who will forever cherish his beautiful mind and the love they shared. A visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 18th from 6-8 PM at J.A. Snow Funeral Home at 339 Lacewood Drive. Nathan's funeral will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 19th at 10:30 AM. Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

GOSLING, Charles Randolph
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 17, 2014
Date of Birth Tuesday, April 27th, 1909
Date of Death Friday, March 14th, 2014
Place of Death Halifax, NS
GOSLING, Charles Randolph -104, passed away on March 14, 2014 at Saint Vincent's Nursing Home in Halifax. Born in Flat Island (Port Elizabeth) NFLD, he was the son of the late Frederick and Eliza (Frampton) Gosling. He received his teachers licence at Memorial College in St. Johns and taught in Bona Vista Bay. He came to Halifax in 1929 and received his pilot's licence in 1936. He worked at Moirs, the Waterfront as Gang Boss and on the Great Lakes as 2nd Engineer. In 1945 he moved to Lr. Argyle with his wife and two children where he worked as a lobster fisherman, the Fisherman's Co-op, bought lobsters for UMF, and owned his own fish plant and long liner called - the Beothic. Charles was an over 50 year member of Keystone Chapter #5, Order of the Eastern Star Yarmouth, over 60 year member of the Masonic Lodge Hiram #11 Yarmouth, Halifax Shrine Club (the Scottish Right, the York Rite and the Preceptory). He served for five years as member of the Yarmouth Regional Hospital Board, member of the Municipality of Argyle School Board, and served as Municipal Councillor of the District of Argyle from 1962-1974. He is survived by his daughter Mary (Robert Hickey); grandsons, Richard (Stacey) and Sean (Misty); great granddaughter, Autumn; great grandsons, Charlie and Patrick. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his loving wife Evelyn (VanAmburg); son, Richard; sisters, Mable and Amy; brothers, Roland and Richard. Charles will be dearly missed by his daughter Mary, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and his many friends and staff at Saint Vincent's Nursing Home (special mention to the fourth floor staff) who were so wonderful to him during his time there. He especially loved to go to the many church services that Saint Vincent's offered. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yarmouth. Visitation will be held Monday March 17, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Home Chapel. A Masonic service will also be held during the evening visitation. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 1 p.m. from Sweeny's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. A.D "Bill" Newell officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Saint Vincent Nursing Home Foundation. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

HARTERY, Alfred
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 20, 2014
(1921-2014)
Hartery, Alfred, 92, of Highland Crest Home, Hillcrest St, Antigonish, died on Sunday March 16 at the home. Born in Bishop's Falls NewFoundland, he was a son of the late John Alfred and Alice Maude (Moss) Hartery. He was a devoted member of St. Ninian Cathedral Parish, attending Mass daily until his health declined. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Alfred worked in the post office in NewFoundland. Upon his retirement he relocated to Antigonish to be close to family. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation, a Funeral Service will be held today at 2pm in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St. Antigonish, with Rev. Angus MacGillivray presiding . Burial at a later date in St. Ninian Cemetery. online condolences at www.clcurry.com

Keeping, Edward (Ned)
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 7, 2014
It is with heartfelt sorrow the family of Edward (Ned) Keeping, 78, of Garden Lots, announces his passing on Wednesday March 5, 2014, at home. Born in English Harbour East, N.L., he was a son of the late George and Amelia (Baker) Keeping. As a young man, Ned moved to Rose Bay where he resided with his brother Tom and his family. He spent his working life fishing out of Riverport and Lunenburg. He enjoyed spending time with his family, loved children and spent countless hours with his nieces and nephews. Ned was a kind man and only saw the good in people and always had a joke or a laugh to share. In his later years he lived with his nephew Gary. He is survived by his sister; Maude Dominix, English Harbour East, NFLD; niece Marjorie Keeping; Halifax, Sheila Drake; Rose Bay, Daphne Keeping; Conquerall Bank, Nancy Spindler; Bayport and nephew Gary Keeping; Garden Lots. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews in N.L. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brothers Captain Tom Keeping, George and sister Susie Day. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. As Ned wished a private graveside service will be held on Saturday March 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Hillcrest Cemetery; Lunenburg. Archdeacon Michael Mitchell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the I.W.K or Children's Wish Foundation.

MOORE, Frank
(January 30, 1953 - March 31, 2014)
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, April 2, 2014
Moore, Frank - 61, Lawrencetown passed away peacefully Monday March 31, 2014 in Dartmouth General Hospital, after a 15 month battle with cancer. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, he was the son of the late David and Dorothy (Mason) Moore. During Frank's struggle over the past several years with Parkinson's he continued to live life to the fullest and after retirement he continued to keep himself busy around his home. Frank was a loving dedicated son and loyal brother. He was an outstanding friend to those who were close to him and was loved by all. Frank is survived by brothers David (Cathy), St. John's, Newfoundland, Ted, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; nieces Bonnie and Tressa, Bedford, Nova Scotia. Visitation will be held from 2-4pm and 7-9pm Thursday April 3 with a funeral service 2pm Friday April 4 with a reception to follow all in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. Burial in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Society, Maritime Region. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Dartmouth Chapel)

RODGER, Margaret Catherine
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 17, 2014
RODGER -- Margaret Catherine 87, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Born in Petty Harbor, NL. she was a daughter of the late Michael Robert and Catherine (Everett) Lee. Margaret was a former PCW with Queens General Hospital, North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia and Queens Manor, Liverpool. She was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church and St. Gregory's Altar Society. She was an honorary member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool and a charter member of the Lioness Club of Liverpool. She enjoyed having people around and loved to sew and bowl. She is survived by her daughter Bernadette (Mervin) Hartlen of Milton, her sons Kevin (Tina) Whynott of Brooklyn, Lee (Jane Ann) Whynot of Liverpool. Stepdaughter Heather (Terry) Scotland of East Preston, stepsons Graham Rodger of Edmonton, Robert Rodger of Dartmouth. 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband George Robinson "Bob" Whynott, her second husband Scotty Rodger, her sisters Irene Knight and Veronica Lee, her brothers Ralph, Gus, Luke and Dennis, a number of brothers and sisters in infancy, her daughter-in-law Lynn Whynott. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 19, 2014 from 7 until 9 p.m. in Chandlers' Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Gregory's Catholic Church, Liverpool. Father Keith Billard officiating. Burial will be in St. Gregory's Catholic Cemetery, College Street, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to theAlzheimers Society of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

WINDELER, Elizabeth Genevieve 'Betty'
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 25, 2014
(1935-2014)
Windeler, Elizabeth "Betty" - age 78, Port Hawkesbury. It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth "Betty" Windeler on Friday, March 21, 2014 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney at the age of 78. Betty was the daughter of the late Tom and Anne (Boland) O'Keefe, of Bishop's Falls, NFLD.
She was a mother of seven children who have many fond memories of camping in P.E.I. every summer. She was a 25 year member of the Port Hawkesbury Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and an Avon Representative for many years. Betty was an avid bowler, bingo player and darts player. Throughout the years, she and Bruce travelled as far away as Germany and Australia visiting friends and family. She enjoyed many card games with her children and grandchildren. She touched many lives through her work at SAERC and the Vocational School Cafeteria.
Betty is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bruce; by sons, Henry (Janet), Labrador; Keith, Athabasca, Alberta; daughters, Dorothy (Gary) and Colleen (Shawn) all of Sydney and Charlene (Darren), Calgary ; also many cherished grandchildren, Katherine, Daniel, Shane, Megan, Matthew, Mark, Steven, Laura, Beth, Michael, Hannah, Zara, Sarah, Thomas, Sofie and Emily, great-grandchildren, Hayden, Lauren, Blake, Elizabeth, and Nicholas; sisters, Madelyn Gray, Stephenville, NL; Eleanor (Greg) Dorken, Medicine Hat, Alberta; Lynn (Sonny) Stride, Powell River, BC; brothers, Gill (Jen), Stephenville Crossing, NL; Jim (Gen), Neil, all of Bishop's Falls, NL; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sons, Ross and Brian; daughter-in-law, Brenda, sister, Mary (Harry) Baird; brothers, Ron, Gerry, great-nephew, Harry K. Baird; sister-in-law, Marion O'Keefe; brother-in-law, John Gray.
Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury and from where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with Father Conrad Edwards officiating. Burial in St. Joseph Parish Cemetery, Port Hawkesbury. Donations in memory of Betty may be made to a charity of one's choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com

WINDELER, Elizabeth Genevieve 'Betty'
(1935-2014)
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 25, 2014
Windeler, Elizabeth "Betty" - age 78, Port Hawkesbury. It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth "Betty" Windeler on Friday, March 21, 2014 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney at the age of 78. Betty was the daughter of the late Tom and Anne (Boland) O'Keefe, of Bishop's Falls, NFLD. She was a mother of seven children who have many fond memories of camping in P.E.I. every summer. She was a 25 year member of the Port Hawkesbury Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and an Avon Representative for many years. Betty was an avid bowler, bingo player and darts player. Throughout the years, she and Bruce travelled as far away as Germany and Australia visiting friends and family. She enjoyed many card games with her children and grandchildren. She touched many lives through her work at SAERC and the Vocational School Cafeteria.

Betty is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bruce; by sons, Henry (Janet), Labrador; Keith, Athabasca, Alberta; daughters, Dorothy (Gary) and Colleen (Shawn) all of Sydney and Charlene (Darren), Calgary ; also many cherished grandchildren, Katherine, Daniel, Shane, Megan, Matthew, Mark , Steven, Laura, Beth, Michael, Hannah, Zara, Sarah, Thomas, Sofie and Emily, great-grandchildren, Hayden, Lauren, Blake, Elizabeth, and Nicholas; sisters, Madelyn Gray, Stephenville, NL; Eleanor (Greg) Dorken, Medicine Hat, Alberta; Lynn (Sonny) Stride, Powell River, BC; brothers, Gill (Jen), Stephenville Crossing, NL; Jim (Gen), Neil, all of Bishop's Falls, NL; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sons, Ross and Brian; daughter-in-law, Brenda, sister, Mary (Harry) Baird; brothers, Ron, Gerry, great-nephew, Harry K. Baird; sister-in-law, Marion O'Keefe; brother-in-law, John Gray.

Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury and from where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with Father Conrad Edwards officiating. Burial in St. Joseph Parish Cemetery, Port Hawkesbury. Donations in memory of Betty may be made to a charity of one's choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com