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Hatt, Jean Kathleen - It is with great sadness the family of the late Jean Kathleen Hatt of Lunenburg and formerly of Mahone Bay, announce her passing on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg. She was the daughter of the late Glennie Levy, who lived with her daughter, Jean and family all through the years until her death. Jean retired from Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital to tenderly nurse and care for her mother. After the passing of her mother, Jean and Lester spent a short time traveling before Lester became terminally ill with cancer. Jean, the caring nurse once again was faced with looking after a loved one until his death. Jean was a wonderful friend to everyone. She will always be remembered for her kindness and willingness to help others. Jean stayed at home to bring up her family. She later studied to become a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked at the Mahone Nursing Home, and Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. She was a member of the Mahone Bay Baptist Church, past president of the Mahone Bay Baptist Ladies Aid, a member of the Bluenose Senior Citizens Club, Lunenburg, and the Dayspring and District Golden Youth Club. Jean was the last surviving member of her immediate family and will be dearly missed by her family and all those who loved her. She is survived by her children, Sonia Kaminsky, Edmonton, Ab.; Mary (John) Wagner, Back Centre; Carl (Susan), Bridgewater; and Nancy Gallant, Back Centre; grand-daughters, Joanne Kaminsky, Krista Wagner, Carla Hatt; grandsons, Michael Kaminsky, Drew Wagner and Kyle Gallant. She was predeceased by her husband, Lester, and grandson, Joel Hatt. Friends are invited to share their memories of Jean with her family during visitation at the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg, Rev. Michael Mitchell officiating. Interment will be in Park Cemetery, Mahone Bay.
Flowers gratefully accepted in Jean’s memory, memorial donations may be made to Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care.
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BROWNELL, Faith Evangeline - 93, Chester Basin, died Sunday, August 22, 2010, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Faith was born in Chester Basin, a daughter of Spalding and Ellie (Hatt) Croft. She was a lifelong and faithful member of Aenon Baptist Church, Chester Basin, also a member of Women’s Missionary Society and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was very much involved in her community and enjoyed her years working as a Practical Nurse for various people when needed. Faith is survived by her special girl, Muriel Wearing and her husband, Garry Zwicker and family; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer; sisters, Merle, Beulah and brothers, Lyle and Marr. There was an Eastern Star Memorial Service at 6:45 p.m., followed by visitation from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Aenon Baptist Church, Chester Basin with Pastors Don Dunn and Leo Gallant officiating. Burial to follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made to Aenon Baptist Church.

Wile, Clara May - 93, of Martins River, passed away August 20, 2010 at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born July 5, 1917 in Middle New Cornwall, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Bruhm) Dorey. Clara loved country music and enjoyed good jokes with her unique sense of humour. She is survived by her husband, Hughie; daughters, Marlene Swinemar, Western Shore; Rosalie (Ronnie) Knickle; Martins River; sisters, Vera (Peter Woods) Cook, Martins Point; Pauline Donnelly; Montreal; brother, Clark (Margie) Dorey, Dartmouth; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren. Clara was predeceased by sisters, Hazel and Roma; brothers, Albert and Russell; sons- in- law, Hartley Swinemar and Gordon Hiltz. No visiting by request A graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, August 27, 2010 at Hillside Cemetery, Clearland, Rev. Michael Mitchell officiating. No flowers by request. Memorial donations may be made to Victorian Order of Nurses, Lunenburg County Branch; IWK Health Centre or Martins River Fire Department.

Falt, Thelma Agatha - It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Thelma Agatha Falt, 88, of Garden Lots and formerly of Petite Riviere, announce her passing after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg, on Thursday, August 19, 2010. Born on June 13, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Kelt Allen and Martha (Ford) Conrad of Broad Cove. Thelma loved to sew and bake. You never went hungry at her home. She loved to go to card games and was always having card parties. She was a member of the Turguoise Rebecca Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star. Over the years she was a member of Wesley United Church, Petite Riviere and Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Thelma will be truly missed by all those who knew and loved her. The family would like to send a very special thank you to the staff of Harbour View Haven for the exceptional care over the years. It is deeply appreciated. Thelma is survived by daughter, Lynn (John) Robart, Oakhill; son, Michael (Patricia), Fauxburg; granddaughter, Margaret Robart, Oakhill; grandsons, Nicholas and Matthew Falt, Fauxburg; nephews, David Rafuse, Pleasantville; Eugene Rafuse, Barry Conrad and Dawyne Conrad, all of Ontario. She was predeceased by husband, Murray, who was lost at sea in 1971; also her partner, Melbourne Walters; sister, Joyce Rafuse and brother, Kelly Conrad.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Thelma with her family during visitation at the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg, Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Thelma’s life will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Wesley United Church, Petite Riviere, Rev. Vivian Moores, officiating. Interment will be in Wesley United Church Cemetery, Petite Riviere.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wesley United Church Cemetery, Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or to a charity of your choice. www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca

Lowe, Verna Jerusha - 90, of Lower Branch, Lunenburg County, passed away August 21, 2010 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Stanley Section, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Floy (Jefferson) Ritchie. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Frank, Oshawa, Ont.; sons, Carroll (Joyce), Lower Branch; David (Wanda), Bridgewater; Dale (Jackie), Lower Branch; sisters Ruth Joudrey, Cornwall; Katie Stewart, Lunenburg; brother Ralph (Emily) Ritchie, Stanley Section; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Floyd; grandson, Darrell Lowe and son in law Jack Weller. Visitation will be Monday August 23 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday August 24 in the Bridgewater United Church, Rev. Ivan Norton officiating. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Family flowers only, please. Memorials donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, The Bridgewater United Church or the charity of choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.

RUSSELL, Bertha Dawn - 70, New Ross, Lunenburg County passed away peacefully on Thursday August 19, 2010 in the Valley Regional Hospital while surrounded by family. Born in New Ross she was the daughter of the late Robert and Daisy (Keddy) Reeves. “Bert”, as most people knew her by; enjoyed playing crib and loved Bluegrass music. She attended many festivals with her husband Ted (Charles). Her favorite group was “A New Shade of Blue”. Bert worked for Sears for many years. She loved having her family around; especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Ted (Charles); her daughter, Diane (Mike) Hill; son, Arthur (Tammy); sister, Sylvia Webber; brothers, Ashton (Shirley) Reeves, Arthur, Dean (Mona) Reeves, Parker (Shirley) Reeves; grandchildren, Brandon (Mother Donna Watson), Matthew Russell; Step grandchildren, Holly and Michael Wrixon; step great grandchildren, Brianna, Haley and Aleah. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her brothers Blaine and Cecil Reeves, and sisters Dora and Hattie. Special thanks to Dr. Abriel Louise and all of the wonderful people at Valley Regional Hospital who showed such compassion for her length of time there. Visitation will be in the H C Lindsay Funeral Home, New Ross from 7-9 pm this evening. A funeral service will be held at 11 am Saturday August 21, 2010 from the Christ Anglican Church, New Ross with the Reverend Catherine Desloges officiating. Interment will be in the Christ Anglican Church Cemetery, New Ross. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Bertha may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of H. C. Lindsay Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 38 Forties Road., New Ross, B0J 2M0 (902)689-2961. Cards of sympathy or donations in memory may be made to this address or on-line at: www.lindsayfuneralhome.ca

Wentzell, Janet Genevieve - 58, Midville Branch, Lunenburg County, passed away August 18, 2010 in the Rosedale Home for Special Care, New Germany. Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Mildred (Arenburg) Wentzell. She is survived by brothers, Mylon (Rose), Oshawa, Ont.; Hector (Kimberley Jarvis), Midville Branch; sister, Mercedes (Roy) Veinot, Stayner, Ont.; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother Lindsay, in infancy. Visitation will be held Friday August 20 from 7 to 9pm in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater and from where funeral service will be held 11am Saturday August 21, Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Burial will follow in the Midville Branch Cemetery. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made Rosedale Home for Special Care, Van Fund or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.

BECK, Milton Sinclair - 79, Dayspring, Lunenburg County, passed away August 17, 2010 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Upper Branch, December 20, 1930, he was the youngest son of the Late Ananias and Cora (Meldrum) Beck. Milton was a loving father, good friend and kind neighbor who was known for his wonderful sense of humor and love of bluegrass and county music. Twice a kidney transplant recipient, Milton and his family are eternally grateful for these gifts of life. Surviving are his wife Mildred, daughters Jacqueline Swim (Shaun), Bridgewater, Gale Acker (Scott), Vancouver BC; brother Elmer; sister Sylvia Emino. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers Arnold and Cecil. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be held 2:00pm Friday in Dayspring Cemetery, Rev. Jane Reid Officiating. Family and Friends are invited to Mildreds Home following the service, for a time of fellowship and remembrances. Family flowers only. Memorial Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation or SHAID Animal Shelter. On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.corkumfuneralhome.ca

Langille, Mildred Irene - 100, of Northwest, passed away August 16, 2010 at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born May 4, 1910 in Big Lots, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Minnie (Rhuland) Oickle. Mildred is survived by daughters, Beatrice Knickle, Lower Cornwall; Evelyn (Perry) Veinot and Fay Crouse, all of Fauxburg; Rose (Ray) Wambolt, Yvonne Rose (Jerome Tanner), all of Northwest; Doreen (Norman) Mossman, Upper Kingsburg; sister, Jean Oickle, Bridgewater; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; one, great-great-great-grandchild. Mildred was predeceased by her husband, Walter; an infant son; sons-in-law, Clarence Knickle, Herman Crouse and Gordon Rose; brothers, Wilfred, Cecil, Evan, Charles, Paul and Gordon; sister, Edith Bolivar. Visiting will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010 in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2010 at St. James’ Anglican Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Bonnie Baird officiating. Burial will be in the Northwest Cemetery, Norhtwest. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Victorian Order of Nurses, Lunenburg County Branch or St. James’ Anglican Church. Arrangements entrusted to Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay (902) 624-8241. On line condolences may be made at: www.mahonefuneral.ca

Farquhar, Elsie Viola - 89 of Burns Lake, B.C. formally of Clearland, N.S. passed away Monday, August 9, 2010. Elsie was a daughter of the late Owen and Maude (Schnare) Wentzell. She is survived by her son Wayne (Jean), Carleton; grandchildren, Brian, Gail (Doug) O’Brian, Wade (Lisa); 5 great-grandchildren. Elsie was predeceased by her husband Bruce. A private family graveside service will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.