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ELLIOTT, Nancy (85), Peasbrook, Guysborough County, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010 in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born on March 11, 1925 in Tunbridge Wells, England. She met her husband in England, married and came to Canada on the Athlone Castle in 1945 arriving at Pier 21. Making their home in Montreal, Que. where she was involved in the Royal Canadian Legion and took part in many of their projects including regular visits to the Veterans in Ste. Anne’s Hospital. She is survived by her son, Robert (Shari) Elliott, Arizona, USA; daughters, Shirley (Jerry) VanGeel, Richmond, BC and Patricia (Wayne) Jamieson, Peasbrook, Guys. Co.; grandchildren, Tracy (Efren) Barrato, Tanya VanGeel, Kelly (Clint) Robertson, BC; Sherry (James) Cole, Shortts Lake; Sandra Jamieson, High Level, Alberta; Kim (Dale) Pilon, Jeffrey Elliott, Montreal, Que.; great-grandchildren, Devin and Dylan Cole, Shortts Lake; Shayne Robertson, Vancouver, BC; Brendan and Olivia Pilon of Montreal, Que. She was predeceased by her loving husband, George James Elliott in 1974 whom she missed dearly and now she will be with him again; brother, Bert Mallion, Northamptonshire, England. Funeral will be at a later date with resting place with her husband at Hawthorn Dale Cemetery, Pointe-Aux-Trembles, Montreal, Que. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at:www.haverstocks.com
SANGSTER, James Ward (78), New Harbour, Guysborough County, passed away in Guysborough Memorial Hospital on Sunday, Aug 29, 2010. Born in New Harbour, he was the son of the late Victor Ward and Portia Lillian Mildred (Hull) Sangster. He was self employed as a commercial fisherman earlier in his working career. Ward then worked as a carpenter for 30 years until time of his retirement. He was a member of the New Harbour United Baptist Church. Ward was a huge fan of Newfoundland music. He loved his family dearly, was a great inspiration to his children and grandchildren. We love you “dad and grampie” and you will forever be in our hearts. He is survived by his wife, Ivy Glenna (Gillie); sons Ricky Blaine (Donna), Pembroke Ontario, Jeff Corwin, Dartmouth , Clay Lawrence (Roma), New Harbour; daughters Cheryl Linda (Jamie) Cormie, Dartmouth, Bonita Dale Sangster (Dave), Moncton, Robin Leanne LaRiviere (John), Truro; brothers Claude, Winston, Irvin, New Harbour and Hubert, Dartmouth; sisters, Madeline Pellerin, Wilma (Ross) Munroe, and Barbara Pellerin, all of Dartmouth; five grandchildren Shayne, Blaine, Jennifer, Tyler and Cody; two great-grandchildren, Rowan and Brooklynn; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother Conwell and sister Jamesine. Funeral service was at 2 pm Thursday in the New Harbour United Baptist Church, Rev. Gary Manthorne officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, New Harbour. Memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association. Funeral arrangements under the dignified and compassionate care of the G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, Country Harbour. Online condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com.
SIMMS Stanley “Ross” of New Harbour, Guysborough County, passed away on September 4, 2010 in Guysborough Memorial Hospital, Guysborough. Born in Thorburn, Pictou County July 12, 1931. Ross was a son of Tom and Abigail M. (Kirk) Simms. Ross started his working career as a coal miner in the McBain Mine in Thorburn. He spent four years in the Canadian Army, with the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment). Next he moved into the trucking business and owned as many as five dump trucks at one time. He then upgraded his education and spent the next 25 years as a heavy duty industrial mechanic and member of Millwright and Machine Erectors, local 1178 from where he retired in 1994. He was a long time member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia and served for many years on the local riding association. He was also an active member of the Harbourview Volunteer Fire Department, and the recipient of the ATV Maritimer Of The Week award, for his volunteer work with the Harbourview Community Centre. Besides his parents, Ross was predeceased by daughter Rebecca Lynn, a sister in infancy, brother Charles, sister-in-law Ethel. He leaves to mourn, Lillian (Wright) his wife of 59 years; sons, George (Doris) Kenzieville, John (Edna) New Harbour; daughters Sherry Burke, Dartmouth, Joanne (Daniel) Sheehan, New Harbour, Lori (Danny) Sangster, New Harbour, Susan (Tyson) Gerrior, Blue Mountain; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brothers Fred, Broadway, Ralph (Rose) Meiklefield; sister Lenora (David) Leese, Landsdown, sister in-law Myrtle “Bunny” Simms, Truro, as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2 pm Wednesday in Harbour Light Full Gospel Church, Coddles Harbour, Pastor Scott Chandler, officiating. Interment in the Thorburn Presbyterian Cemetery, Thorburn, Pictou County. Memorial donations maybe be made to the Harbour Light Full Gospel Church or charity of choice.Funeral arrangements under the dignified and compassionate care of G.W.Giffin Funeral Home, Country Harbour, NS. Online condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com
CONRAD (Kaiser), Helen Agnes (92). Helen, a long time resident of Halifax, passed away in the Halifax Infirmary on Sunday, August 29, 2010. Born in Port Bickerton, Guysborough County on June 14, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte Jessie (Corkum)(Kaiser) Chalker and the late David Chipman Kaiser. Helen graduated from the Nova Scotia Teachers’ College and held a Master’s of Arts Degree in Education from Saint Mary’s University. She was a classroom teacher in the Halifax City School system and retired in 1983. She was active in volunteer work, especially at Northwood and she was a member of the Saint Philip’s church. She was predeceased by her husband, John Harold in 1984, daughters Myra (Haverstock) in 1969, and Mary (MacDonald) in 2002; two step-brothers and two step-sisters. She is survived by three sons, david (Judy), Brian (Barbara), and Chip (Kim) of Halifax, seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery attended by immediate family members. At Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or any charitable organization. Mom will be deeply missed by her family. Email condolences:
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CLYBURNE, Wilburne Stanley “Obes” (75), Isaac’s Harbour, Guysborough County, died suddenly at home on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Born in Isaac’s Harbour, he was a son of the late Freeman Henry and Myrtle Jeanette (Clyburne) Clyburne. Wilburne was employed for over forty years on the Great Lakes as chief cook on a number of different ships. He was a member of the Seafarers International Union. In 1995 he retired and moved home to Isaac’s Harbour where he continued to enjoy cooking and playing bingo. He is survived by sisters Mona (James) Mason and Margie (Albert) Cooke, both of Isaac’s Harbour; sisters-in-law, Lillian and Donna, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Ross and Reginald and sisters, Lydia and Lottie. A graveside committal service will be held on Monday, September 13 at 2 pm in Isaac’s Harbour Baptist Cemetery, Pastor Scott Chandler officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart & Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements under the dignified and compassionate care of the G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, 17545 Highway 316, Country Harbour. On-line condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com.
TATE, Bernice, 86, of Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow and formerly of South Lochaber, Guysborough Co. died on September 4, 2010 in the Glen Haven Manor. Born in South Lochaber she was a daughter of the late Geordie and Edna (Smith) Malloy. She devoted her working life to her family as a homemaker. Bernice had a great love for animals. She cared for stray cats and fed wild birds and raccoons. During the second world war Bernice knitted socks and mittens for soldiers serving overseas and also corresponded with soldiers who replied to the notes she tucked inside of her knitting. She is survived by daughter Sharon J. Tate, New Glasgow; sons: Terrance, South Lochaber, Dennis (Maria), Indian Harbor Lake; grandchildren: Jacki (Dave MacKenzie), Beverly (J.D. Brown), Zachary, Abigail; great grandson, Shawn; step-grandsons: Juan Martin, Nicholas; former daughter-in-law Jane, Mulgrave. She was predeceased by her husband Robert and brother William. Graveside service Tuesday at 2 pm in Stewart Cemetery, South Lochaber, with Rev. Freda Steeves presiding. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. or Canadian Red Cross. Online condolences at www.clcurry.com
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