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Obituaries for October 17th, 2018

Brown, Donald Mervin — Stoney Island

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 69, of Stoney Island, passed away suddenly on October 15, 2018 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born on April 26, 1949 in Stoney Island, Donald was predeceased by his adopted parents, Phyllis and Vernon Brown; and his biological parents, Oliver … See More

Cameron, Ronald E. — Tatamagouche

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 87, Tatamagouche, passed away October 10, 2018 in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital. Born in Denmark, he was a son of the late Albert and Jean Cameron. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 3rd … See More

Chaisson, Kevin Edward — Scotch Village

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 63 of Scotch Village, Hants Co., passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born on May 17, 1955 in Halifax, he was a son of the late Wilburt and Linda (Broydell) Chaisson. Kevin loved … See More

Chiasson, Ernest Joseph — Belle Cote

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ernest Chiasson, Belle Cote, at the age of 89. Ernest passed away peacefully, with family near, Monday, October 15, 2018 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cheticamp. He was a devoted … See More

Cochran, James Edward — Halifax

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
It is with great sadness and disbelief that we announce that Jamie, age 79, died unexpectedly of sudden cardiac arrest on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Halifax. Son of the late Very Rev. Edward and Ernestine (Wile) Cochran, he was … See More

Connor, Pauline Winnifred — Dartmouth

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 91, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully October 10, 2018. Born in Simcoe, Ont., on January 16, 1927, she was the daughter of Paul and Eunice (Sweet) Jones. Pauline grew up in Waterloo, Que., then moved to Drummondville in 1945. … See More

Cushing, Thomas Patterson "Tom" — Kingston/Greenwood

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 83, of Kingston/Greenwood, Kings Co., passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018, in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton, after more than a decade of living with cancer, the disease that finally took his life. Surviving are his wife of 34 … See More

Day, Wallace Ernest — Sackville

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 86, of Sackville, passed away October 13, 2018 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Popes Harbor, he was a son of the late Harry and Essie Daye. Wallace was an avid gardener, animal lover, and sports fan. He … See More

Dennis, Clare Gorrill

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Clare Gorrill Dennis, of Port Dover ON, passed away on October 11, 2018, at Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe ON, at the age of 88. Beloved husband and best friend of Julia, he was the pride and love of her life … See More

Dollard, Joseph Richard

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Sun, 14 October 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Joseph Richard Dollard announce his passing at his residence in Stephenville on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the age of 77. He leaves to mourn Rosa, his wife of … See More

Doucette, Norma Jane — Eskasoni

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Of Eskasoni, died October 14, 2018. Daughter of the late Mary Jane/Frank. Surviving husband, Vernon; seven children; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; six siblings. Predeceased by infant child; eight siblings. Visitation after 7 p.m. Thursday, in the Gabriel Center. Mass 10:30 … See More

Eickholt, Henricus Helen Maria "Harry" — Amherst

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 97 of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Monday October 15, 2018 in Northumberland Hall in Amherst. Born in 1921 - Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, Harry was the only child of Herman and Louisa (Verhagen) Eickholt. During the Second World War, … See More

Ellis, Ronald "Ron" — Yarmouth

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Thu, 04 October 2018
ELLIS, Ronald George “Ron” – age 91, Plymouth, Yarmouth Co., passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born February 14, 1927 in Wellington, Yarmouth Co., he was a son of the late George Clifford and … See More

Fraser, Helen Elizabeth

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Helen Elizabeth Fraser passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on October 7th in Riverview, N.B. She was predeceased by her loving husband Alexander Frank Fraser in 2007. Helen was the daughter of the late Robert and Eliza (Boutilier) … See More

Fudge, Effie — Grand Falls-Windsor

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Sat, 06 October 2018
Effie Jane Fudge March 17, 1942 - October 6, 2018 Passed peacefully away at the Central Newfoundland Health Care Center at Grand Falls-Windsor on Saturday, October 6, 2018, Effie Jane Fudge, of Milltown, at 76 years. Effie was born on … See More

Hardy, Joyce Elizabeth

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
1933-2018 At the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Monday, October 15, 2018, with her loving family by her side of Joyce Elizabeth Hardy, of 390 Brophy Avenue, Summerside, formerly of Elmsdale, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the Late Arnold … See More

Hayman, Pauline Ann — Stellarton/Trenton

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 76 years of Glen Haven Manor formerly of Stellarton and Trenton, passed away peacefully in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow on Monday, October 15, 2018. Pauline was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She took pride and great joy in … See More

Ho, Wendy

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Sat, 06 October 2018
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Wendy Ho and her husband Walter (Walt) Rose in a tragic motor vehicle accident in Port Perry, Ontario. Wendy will be lovingly remembered … See More

Hubley, Murray L. — Harmony

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 68, of Harmony, died October 14, 2018. Son of late Jason/Dorothy (Veinot). Surviving wife, Beverley; children, Melanie, Scott, Cory; seven grandchildren; two siblings. Predeceased by a brother. Cremation under Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. Service Friday, 2 p.m. in North … See More

Hull, Donald James — East Walton

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 79 of East Walton, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on October 12, 2018. Born on September 6, 1939 in Halifax, he was a son of the late William and Doris (Smith) Hull. Don was a loving and … See More

Jackson (Macgrath), Kimberley Denise — New Glasgow

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
On Saturday, October 13, 2018 Kimberley Denise MacGrath Jackson's struggles came to an end. Born September 4, 1961, Kim is survived by her son, Avery Jackson, Clarence; and Avery's father, Alan Jackson, Clarence; parents, Carl Theodore MacGrath and Juanita Elizabeth … See More

Jodrey, Vera Elizabeth "Garmie" — New Canada

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 101 of New Canada, passed away October 16, 2018 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Visitation will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday in New Canada Baptist Church, where funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday; Pastor Wayne Dominey officiating. … See More

Johnstone, Lewis Harry Sr. — Kentville

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 74, Kentville, passed away October 15, 2018. Funeral Service will be held on October 19th at 2 p.m. in the Wolfville Funeral Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Wolfville Funeral Chapel, 568 Main St., Wolfville (902-542-4656). Online condolences … See More

Kennedy, Maurice G. "Pope" — Dominion

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 67, Dominion, died October 16, 2018. Son of late Joe/Emmeline. Surviving wife, Karen; "Da" Greg; five siblings; nieces, nephews. Predeceased by a sister. Cremation, no visitation. Mass Saturday 11 a.m. Immaculate Conception Church, Bridgeport. Arrangements V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, … See More

Leblanc, Verna Margaret

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Verna Margaret LeBlanc passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Manor in Elliot Lake on Friday September 21, 2018 at the age of 97. Predeceased by her husband Theodore LeBlanc. She is survived by close friends Marc, Timothy & Evelyn LeBlanc, … See More

Lemmons (Lynds), Irma Evangeline — Bible Hill

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 80, of Bible Hill passed away October 14, 2018 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday in Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro. For full obituary and online … See More

Maceachern, Angus Alexander — Port Hawkesbury

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Angus MacEachern on October 14, 2018 in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Angus grew up in Creigmore and was employed locally for many years as a machine operator. … See More

Melanson, Laurie S.

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Laurie S. Melanson, 70 years of age, of Amherst, passed away peacefully at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Friday, October 5, 2018 after a long battle cancer. Born in Amherst, he was a son of the late Arthur … See More

Muise, Jane — Yarmouth

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Wed, 10 October 2018
MUISE, Jane Rose - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our Mother, Jane Rose Muise (née d’Entremont) with her son Brian by her side on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Tidal … See More

Myers, Hedley Byron — Dartmouth

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 89 of Dartmouth, passed away with family by his side on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born August 10, 1929 in Dartmouth, he was the first son of the late Peter and Jean (Clark) Myers. Hedley … See More

Nickerson, Modena

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
NICKERSON, Modena Maye – 100, With deepest sorrow the family announces the passing of our loved one, Modena Maye Nickerson, on October 2, 2018 at Bay Side Home, Barrington. She was born at South Side on February 15, 1918 and … See More

Phinney, Robert "Bob"

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Robert "Bob" Phinney, 69, of Sackville, passed away at his home on October 7, 2018. Born in Sackville, Bob was the son of the late Ross ‘Jim’ and Verta ‘Dolly’ Phinney of Sackville. Bob worked at Fawcett Foundry for a … See More

Porter, Ella May Nina — Amherst

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 102, Amherst, died October 13, 2018. Daughter of late George/Edith Brown. Surviving children, Ethel, Kathleen, Alta, Randall; grand, great, great, great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews. Predeceased husbands, Daniel, Sherman; 10 siblings. Visiting Thursday, 12- 2 p.m. service to follow 2 p.m. … See More

Pye, Jean Wilma (Trenholm)

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Pye (Trenholm), Jean Wilma- 75, Pugwash, died peacefully on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the East Cumberland Lodge. Born in Northport, September 20, 1943, Jean was the daughter of the late Judson and Annie Trenholm. Raised on the family farm … See More

Robicheau, Paul — Yarmouth

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Tue, 09 October 2018
ROBICHEAU, Paul Victor – age 96, Yarmouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born May 24, 1922 in Yarmouth, he was a son of the late Ernest and Lena (Deveau) Robicheau. Paul was a … See More

Rose, Walter (Walt)

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Sat, 06 October 2018
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Walter (Walt) Rose and his wife Wendy Ho in a tragic motor vehicle accident in Port Perry, Ontario. Walter will be lovingly remembered … See More

Stoddart, Clarice Elva — East Tremont

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 72 of East Tremont, passed away Monday, January 23, 2018 at home. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 20th in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown with Rev. Patty Beals officiating. A full … See More

Sweeney, Betty — Glenwood

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Sun, 07 October 2018
SWEENEY, Betty Margaret, age 89, of Cape Forchu, Yarmouth County, NS, passed away peacefully on October 7th, 2018 at Nakile Home for Special Care while surrounded by her family. Born February 11th, 1929, in the dwelling house at Cape Forchu … See More

Swim, Melvin — Lockeport

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Wed, 19 September 2018
SWIM, Melvin Barrie – 82 of Lockport, formerly of Clark’s Harbour, Ellenwood and John’s Island, passed away held in the arms of his wife and daughters on September 19, 2018 at Surf Lodge Nursing Home. Born on June 9th, 1936 … See More

Switzer (Bray), Ruth Dorothy — Dartmouth

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 67, of Dartmouth. Our beloved Ruth has passed on October 13, 2018 in Westphal, following a long fight with cancer. Born September 13, 1951 in Annapolis Royal, she was the daughter of the late Irene (Daigle) and Edward Bray. … See More

Turner, Frank Basil — New Ross

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 85, of the Forties in New Ross, peacefully joined his Supreme Architect of the Universe on October 7, 2018. Frank was an avid outdoorsman who loved farming and working in the woods after retiring from carpenter work. He especially … See More

Wells, David Percy

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Mon, 15 October 2018
Summerside, NL It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late David Percy Wells announce his passing on Monday, October 15, 2018 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 80 years. Dave was … See More

Wheaton, Helen

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Passed away peacefully in the calm of the Sackville Memorial Hospital Serenity Suite, surrounded by her family, Helen Wheaton, age 90, on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Born in Frosty Hollow, she was the daughter of Charlie and Flossie (Reid) McKinnon. … See More

Wood, Shirley Clifford "Cubbie" — Glenmont

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Shirley Clifford "Cubbie" Wood of Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville, formerly of Glenmont, announces his passing on Monday, October 16, 2018 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville at the … See More

Brown ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 69, of Stoney Island, passed away suddenly on October … See More

Cameron ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 87, Tatamagouche, passed away October 10, 2018 in Lillian … See More

Chaisson ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 63 of Scotch Village, Hants Co., passed away on … See More

Chiasson ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing … See More

Cochran ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
It is with great sadness and disbelief that we announce … See More

Connor ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 91, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully October 10, 2018. … See More

Cushing ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 83, of Kingston/Greenwood, Kings Co., passed away on Sunday, … See More

Day ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 86, of Sackville, passed away October 13, 2018 in … See More

Dennis ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Clare Gorrill Dennis, of Port Dover ON, passed away on … See More

Dollard ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Sun, 14 October 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of the … See More

Doucette ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Of Eskasoni, died October 14, 2018. Daughter of the late … See More

Eickholt ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 97 of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Monday October … See More

Ellis ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Thu, 04 October 2018
ELLIS, Ronald George “Ron” – age 91, Plymouth, Yarmouth Co., … See More

Fraser ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Helen Elizabeth Fraser passed away peacefully at the age of … See More

Fudge ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Sat, 06 October 2018
Effie Jane Fudge March 17, 1942 - October 6, 2018 … See More

Hardy ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
1933-2018 At the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Monday, October … See More

Hayman ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 76 years of Glen Haven Manor formerly of Stellarton … See More

Ho ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Sat, 06 October 2018
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we … See More

Hubley ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 68, of Harmony, died October 14, 2018. Son of … See More

Hull ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 79 of East Walton, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully … See More

Jackson (Macgrath) ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
On Saturday, October 13, 2018 Kimberley Denise MacGrath Jackson's struggles … See More

Jodrey ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 101 of New Canada, passed away October 16, 2018 … See More

Johnstone ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 74, Kentville, passed away October 15, 2018. Funeral Service … See More

Kennedy ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 67, Dominion, died October 16, 2018. Son of late … See More

Leblanc ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Verna Margaret LeBlanc passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Manor … See More

Lemmons (Lynds) ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 80, of Bible Hill passed away October 14, 2018 … See More

Maceachern ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing … See More

Melanson ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Laurie S. Melanson, 70 years of age, of Amherst, passed … See More

Muise ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Wed, 10 October 2018
MUISE, Jane Rose - It is with great sadness and … See More

Myers ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 89 of Dartmouth, passed away with family by his … See More

Nickerson ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
NICKERSON, Modena Maye – 100, With deepest sorrow the family … See More

Phinney ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Robert "Bob" Phinney, 69, of Sackville, passed away at his … See More

Porter ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 102, Amherst, died October 13, 2018. Daughter of late … See More

Pye ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Pye (Trenholm), Jean Wilma- 75, Pugwash, died peacefully on Thursday, … See More

Robicheau ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Tue, 09 October 2018
ROBICHEAU, Paul Victor – age 96, Yarmouth, passed away peacefully … See More

Rose ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Sat, 06 October 2018
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we … See More

Stoddart ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 72 of East Tremont, passed away Monday, January 23, … See More

Sweeney ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Sun, 07 October 2018
SWEENEY, Betty Margaret, age 89, of Cape Forchu, Yarmouth County, … See More

Swim ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Wed, 19 September 2018
SWIM, Melvin Barrie – 82 of Lockport, formerly of Clark’s … See More

Switzer (Bray) ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 67, of Dartmouth. Our beloved Ruth has passed on … See More

Turner ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Age 85, of the Forties in New Ross, peacefully joined … See More

Wells ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018 Passed Mon, 15 October 2018
Summerside, NL It is with heavy hearts that the family … See More

Wheaton ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
Passed away peacefully in the calm of the Sackville Memorial … See More

Wood ...

Published Wed, 17 October 2018
It is with heavy hearts that the family of the … See More
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