Digby County, Nova Scotia Obituary Index

1975 Mrs Philip Robichaud

died on Thursday, February 20, 1975 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: L Marshall Obituary contained surnames KRATZER, MELANSON, OLIVER, ROBICHAUD

Mrs. Phillip ROBICHEAU , 78 of Meteghan Center died Monday in Dartmouth. Born in Gilbert's Cove , the former Marion Ethel OLIVER , she was the daughter of the late Dennis Alfred E. Oliver and Laura [MELANSON] OLIVER . Surviving besides her husband is one daughter , Lois [ Mrs. Donald KRATZER ] , Fairfield CA; one son Harold , Lynn MA. The body is at the Meteghan Funeral Home, Meteghan . Funeral service will be held 10am Thursday in Stella Maris Church, Meteghan. Rev. Louis COMEAU officiating . Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

1975 Mary Amelia Hogan

died on Friday, May 2, 1975 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: Luella Marshall Obituary contained surnames AMERIAULT, COCKLIN, HENDERSON, HOGAN, WILSON

The death of Mary Amelia HOGAN occured at the Digby General Hospital on Monday April 22 . Although she had not been well for some time she was active and did her own work until the past week. Death was unexpected and a shock to her family and many friends. She was born 83 years ago and was the daughter of the late Henry WILSON and Eunice [AMERIAULT] WILSON, She lived most of her life in Weymouth, Her husband William predeceased her. Left to mourn are two daughters, Eleanor [Mrs William HENDERSON ]of Salt Spring Island BC and Alice [Mrs Dan COCKLIN] of Ottawa, Gilbert of Little Brook , William of London Ont. and Ronald at home.Also twelve grand children and three great grandchildren . For many years she was an active worker in the Red Cross and Canadian Cancer Society and was one of the well loved people in the area. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The funeral service was held from St. Joseph,s Church on Wednesday. , with interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

1975 William Warren Cromwell

died on Friday, May 2, 1975 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: Luella Marshall Obituary contained surnames CROMWELL, STEVENSON

WILLIAM WARREN CROMWELL William Warren CROMWELL died at Digby General Hospital on April 19th . He was 84 years of age and was the son of the late Charles Thomas and Sarah CROMWELL of Danvers. His wife, Ida predeceased him in 1956 , also a daughter , two brothers, and two sisters preceased him. Left to mourn their loss are three daughters , Eleanor [Mrs Ralph CROMWELL] of Weymouth;Jean [Mrs Wentworth STEVENSON ]of Dorchester MA and Grace [Mrs Glidden CROMWELL] of Southville . Three sons, Charles of Danvers, Wilbur of New Glasgow and Clifford of Halifax.Also several grand children and great grand children. The funeral service was held from St. Mathews , Anglican Church , with Rev. Isaac BULTER officating. Pallbearers were son in law Glidden CROMWELL, Wentworth STEVENSON, grandsons Weldon and Glendon CROMWELL and sons Wilbur and Clifford.Floral offerings were many and beautiful, showing the high esteem in which he was held. Interment in the family lot.

1975 Edward Vernon PERRY

died on Thursday, October 23, 1975 Submitter: Robert Green Obituary contained surnames BATES, LINKLETTER, NICHOLS, PERRY, SOLLOWS, SULLIVAN

PERRY, Edward Vernon - 73, died Thursday October 23 1975, at the Blanchard Fraser Memorial Hospital, Kentville NS. Born in Freeport, he was a son of the late Edward Allen and Lena (SULLIVAN) PERRY. He was a lifetime resident of Freeport and a retired employee of Connors Brothers. He is survived by his wife, the former Adia Bates; two sons, Bryant, Oromocto, NB; Arden, Freeport; three daughters, Winnifred (Mrs. Raleigh NICHOLS), Niagara Falls NY USA, Anita (Mrs. Hilton SOLLOWS), Tiverton, NS, Erma (Mrs. William LINKLETTER), Freeport; a brother, Linwood, Tiverton NS; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Romaine. The body is at Jayne's Funeral Home, Digby, funeral service will be held today at 2 p.m. in the Freeport Baptist Church, Rev. Kitchner Daw officiating. Interment will be in the Freeport Cemetery.

1976 Franklin C. Buckman

died on Monday, April 26, 1976 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: Luella Marshall Obituary contained surnames BUCKMAN, MCDORMAND

Franklin C. BUCKMAN ,72 of Westport died Wednesday in Westport. Born in Westport he was the son of the late Charles and Katie BUCKMAN. He was a retired fisherman. Surviving is a son William, Westport, nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife the former Mildred MCDORMAND and a daughter. The body was at Jayne's Funeral Home, Digby. Funeral service was held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Christian Church ,Westport . Rev. Charles MCNEIL officiating. Interment was in Westport Cemetery.

1976 William H. Cosman

died on Thursday, August 26, 1976 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: Luella Marshall Obituary contained surnames COSMAN, JOHNS, MELANSON, RING, SMITH, TUFF, WATCHORN

William Harris COSMAN , 87 of Brighton , Digby County, died Wednesday in Digby. Born in Riverdale ,he was the son of the late Harris and Cornelia [RING] COSMAN. He was a retired general maintenance mechanic. Surviving is his second wife , the former Lily May MELANSON ;three daughters, Violet[Mrs Wynn SMITH ] Sea Brook ; Mildred [Mrs Clifford WATCHORN], Dartmouth; Freda [Mrs Bert TUFF] Brighton;a sister Sadie [Mrs James JOHNS ]Port Wade ; six grand children and two great grand children. He was preceased by his first wife , the former Mary May JOHNS ; five brothers and a sister. The body was at Jayne's Funeral Home , Digby , where the Rosary was recited Friday 8pm. Funeral service was held Saturday at 11 am in St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church , Digby , Rev.Leo MAILLLET officiating. Interment was in Barton Cemetery.

1976 Mrs Marquerite Louella Hardwic

died on Thursday, August 26, 1976 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: Luella Marshall Obituary contained surnames CHUTE, DOUGLAS, HARDWICK, HIGGINS

Mrs Marquerite Louella HARDWICK 66 of Upper Clements was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, following funeral services at the R. McCleave Funeral Home Ltd. Digby . Born in Bear River she was the daughter of the late William and Elva [DOUGLAS] CHUTE. Surviving are one son Buddy of Bear River , one daughter Elva [Mrs Theador HIGGINS ]Wolfville and one brother Douglas of Michigan , three sisters Mildred , Gwendlyn and Marie all of USA

1976 Robert Baden POWELL

died on Thursday, September 9, 1976 Source: The Digby Courier Submitter: Adam KM Hankinson Obituary contained surnames GILLILAND, HANKINSON, MUTCH, POWELL, TEDLIE

Robert Baden POWELL, 75, of Plympton, a teacher, politician, and writer died suddenly at his home on Thursday. Born at Freeport, Digby County, he was the son of the late Byard and Celestia (GILLILAND) POWELL. Mr. POWELL lived with his parents in other communities in Digby Co. and Yarmouth and completed his High School in Yarmouth. Following his teacher�s training at the Nova Scotia Normal College, he went West and taught school in Manitoba and did writing in Alberta. Returning to Nova Scotia he did poultry farming and taught school in Ashmore, Weymouth North, and after overseas service in the Second World War, he taught in the Digby Rural High School. Returning from teaching in 1963, Mr. POWELL was elected and re-elected as MLA for Digby as Progressive Conservative member. Because of poor health Mr. POWELL did not offer for the 1970 election and devoted his time writing Scrap Book No. 1 Scrap Book II of Digby Town and Municipality, and a fictional story, Gaskill�s Cove, based on local history released in 1975. Mr. POWELL, until his death continued to gather material and prepare for another publication. Besides his wife, the former Rae HANKINSON, he is survived by two daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. W. P. TEDLIE), Oskask, Wis.; Janet (Mrs. George MUTCH), Kentville, and nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. The body was in the Weymouth Funeral Home from where the funeral service was held Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. W. Clayton officiating. Burial was in Barton Cemetery.

1977 Mrs Thomas Deveau

died on Thursday, January 13, 1977 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: CLR Obituary contained surnames DEVEAU, DOUCETTE, HAYDEN, KENLEY, MACKINNON

MRS. THOMAS DEVEAU Mrs. Thomas J. DEVEAU, 78 of Digby passed away at her residence on Saturday. Born in Barton , she was the former Addie Mary MCKINNON , a daughter of the late Michael and Margaret[ DOUCETTE ] MC KINNON Surviving besides her husband are two daughters Dorothy [ Mrs. Duane KENLEY ] Digby , Corrine [Mrs Michael HAYDEN ] Moncton and one brother Joseph of Edmonton , 9 grand children also several nieces and nephews . She was predeceased by four sisters. The remains rested at R. McCleave Funeral Home Ltd. , Digby . Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. from St. Patrick's Church with Father Leo MAILLET. Interment in Church Cemetery.

1977 Leo J. Ameriault

died on Thursday, January 13, 1977 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: L MARSHALL Obituary contained surnames AMERIAULT, BELLIVEAU, BOHAKER, MELANSON, ROBICHEAU

Digby Courier Jan. 13, 1977 Leo J. AMERIAULT ,60 of 521 Tower road , Halifax died Saturday in the Victoria General Hospital . Born in Saulnierville , Digby County , he was the son of the late Fred and Hattie [MELANSON] AMERIAULT . Surviving are his wife the former Isabel ROBICHEAU ,four sons Ronald, David ,Michael , all of Halifax ;Kenneth , Beausejour Man.Three brothers ,Leonard, Halifax;Wilfred , Sudbury Ont. ;Albert, Sarnia Ont.; three sisters Marquerite [ Mrs Smith BOHAKER ] Granville Ferry; Annie [ Mrs Clement BELLIVEAU] Belliveau's Cove and Irene , St. Kitts West Indies ;and two grandchildren He was predeceased by three brothers George , Edward and John. The body will be cremated . Memorial service was held Wedmesday at 10AM in Candian Martyrs' , Parish

1077 Mrs Jack Langman

died on Thursday, January 13, 1977 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: L Marshall Obituary contained surnames CORNWALL, LANGMAN, MARSHALL, RAYMOND

Digby Courier Jan.13 1977 Mrs Jack LANGMAN ,89 of Smith's Cove passed away at the Digby General Hospital on Thursday. Born in New York , she was the former Vera RAYMOND , a daughter of the late Evelyn and Clara [MARSHALL ] RAYMOND . Surviving are two sons : Lincoln CORNWALL of Everett, Washington and Woodrow CORNWALL of CA , one sister Mary of New York one grandchild . She was predeceased by her first husband Hubert CORNWALL and her second husband and one brother.The remains rested at R. Mc Cleave Funeral home Ltd. Digby , Funeral service was held on Saturday at 2 PM from the Smith's Cove Baptist Church with Rev. Wallace Jordan. Interment in Smith -Sulis Cemetery , Smith's Cove

1977 Kenneth Cleveland WOODMAN

died on Thursday, January 27, 1977 Source: The Digby Weekly Courier Submitter: Adam KM Hankinson Obituary contained surnames CAMERON, CONNELL, HANKINSON, LUTZ, MCCALLUM, PILIOUNIS, VANTASSEL, WOODMAN

Kenneth Cleveland WOODMAN, 68, of Conway, Digby County died Saturday in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Digby, he was a son of the late Samuel and Beatrice (VanTASSEL) WOODMAN. He was a retired foreman with Digby County Power Board. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary HANKINSON; two sons, Kenneth, Lower Sackville; Keith, Summerside, P.E.I.; two daughters, Eileen (Mrs. Arnold McCALLUM), Fort Smith, N.W.T.; Shelia (Mrs. Don PILIOUNIS), Toronto; one brother, Edmund, Saint John; six sisters, Mrs. Constance CONNELL and Mrs. Beatrice LUTZ, both of Conway; Cynthia, Digby; Viola (Mrs. MacCara CAMERON), Wolfville; Phyllis and Frances, both in Montreal; and nine grandchildren. The body was at R. McCleave Funeral Home, Digby. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday in Trinity Anglican Church, Rev. Michael Boyd officiating. Burial was in Marshalltown Cemetery.

1977 Miss Edith G Shreve

died on Thursday, February 17, 1977 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: L Marshall Obituary contained surnames DAKIN, MORSE, SHREVE

Digby Courier Feb. 2 1977 MISS EDITH SHREVE Miss Edith SHREVE of Northwood Manor, Halifax , died Monday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Digby ,she was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Mary Ann [DAKIN] SHREVE. She is survived by her sister Mrs Henry G. MORSE and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers and one sister. The body has been willed to science. There will be a memorial service at Kings College Chapel . Thursday at 3 PM,Rev. Donald Trivett officiating. In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to Trinity Church, Digby or Kings College , Memorial Fund.

1977 CHARLES E. MacMASTER

died on Monday, May 30, 1977 Source: Halifax Herald Obituary contained surnames CHISHOLM, CROMBIE, DOWNIE, MACMASTER, PAYSON

BEAR RIVER, Digby County - Charles Ernest MACMASTER, 76, of Bear River died Saturday at home. Born in Wilmot, he was the son of the late Henry and Edith (DOWNIE) MACMASTER. He was a farmer. Surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Chipman CHISHOLM), and Mrs. Dorothy PAYSON, both of Bear River; a son, Charles, Meadowvale; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Hilda CROMBIE and a brother, Elwood. The body is at Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, where funeral service will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m., Rev. Roosevelt Winchester officiating. Burial will be in Tremont cemetery.

1977 Russell Walton SHORTLIFFE

died on Monday, June 13, 1977 Source: The Halifax Chronicle-Herald Submitter: akmh Obituary contained surnames BLENKHORN, COOK, MCCLUSKEY, SABEAN, SHORTLIFFE

Barton - Russell Walton SHORTLIFFE, 72, of Barton, Digby County, died Sunday in Digby General Hospital. Born in South Range he was a son of the late Walton and Rhoda (SABEAN) SHORTLIFFE. He was a retired surveyor. Surviving besides his wife, the former Dorothy BLENKHORN, are one daughter, Joyce (Mrs. William COOK), Hillsburgh, Ont.; one son, Allan, Bedford; three sisters, Hilda and Melda, both of Barton; Mrs. Leta McCLUSKEY, Saint John, N.B.; seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by one brother. The body is at Jayne's Funeral Home, Digby. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Church of Chirst, South Range, Rev. Merle Zimmerman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

1977 Mrs Harry Titus

died on Thursday, July 7, 1977 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: Luella Marshall Obituary contained surnames GRAHAM, HARVEY, OUTHOUSE, SHAW, SNOW, TITUS

MRS HARRY TITUS Mrs Harry TITUS, eighty-five of Digy NS died at the Digby General Hospital on Sunday.Born in Tiverton, NS , the former Alwilda Maude OUTHOUSE , she was the daughter of the late Arthur William and Catherine HARVEY OUTHOUSE. She graduated from Acadia University in 1915 and for thirty- four years was employed with the Martime National Fish . She was a member of the Digby United Baptist Church , a member of the choir for fifty-five years and a life member of the Women's Missionary Society. She is survived by her husband Harry , one son , Paul SNOW of Digby NS[by a former marriage]one grand son Wayne and one great grand daughter, Angela.a stepson , Richard F. TITUS of Halifax, and a step daughter Mary [Mrs G.M. GRAHAM ] Halifax. She was predeceased by her first husband , Fred SNOW and one sister. Her body was at Jayne's Funeral home , Digby NS . Funeral service was held on Tuesday at 2:30 from the Digby Baptist Church, Rev. Murray SHAW conducted the service and interment was in the Baptist Cemetery , Digby. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to the United Baptist Church or a charity of your choice

1977 Hantford Leroy Wright

died on Thursday, July 7, 1977 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: L Marshall Obituary contained surnames BENT, BOOTH, CUMMINGS, HAIGHT, MCCULLOUGH, MULHOLLAND, SPENCER, WRIGHT

Digby Courier Thursday July 7 1977 HANTFORD LEROY WRIGHT Hantford Leroy WRIGHT of Tisdale Sask. passed away on May 23,1977 at ST.Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon , after a brief illness. Born in South Range , Digby County , Nova Scotia on March 29, 1904 he was the son of the late Barnabas and Alice [HAIGHT] WRIGHT. At an early age , he went to Sask, seeking work , after which he made his home there.For several years he owned and operated what was known as Wright's Meat Market of Tisdale. His former wife Edith CUMMINGS of Sask. predeceased him . From this marriage one son Roy of Edmonton Alberta and one daughter Donna Jean of White Horse Yukon survive him. In 1944 he married the former Eva Jane MULHOLLAND who also survives. Four sisters and one brother survivng are twin sisters Leta [Mrs Edward BOOTH ]of Kingston NS and Lisa [Mrs Harold SPENCER ] of North Range NS ;Dorothy [ Mrs Donald MCCULLOUGH] of South Range NS , Emma [Mrs Samuel BENT] of Outram NS and Carl of North Range NS. There are also three grand sons in Edmonton Alberta. He was predeceased by two brothers Perry and Chester. The late Mr. WRIGHT was a faithful and active member of St. Paul's United Church and was a choit member for years. Funeral service was held from this Church on May 26, 1977 with interment in Tisdale Cemetery.

1977 Mrs Grace Mary Hazelton

died on Thursday, July 7, 1977 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: L Marshall Obituary contained surnames CORBETT, DYKENS, HAZELTON, SAULNIER, TRAHON

Digby Courier Thursday July 7 1977 MRS GRACE MARY HAZELTON Mrs Grace Mary HAZELTON ,76, of South Alton , Kings County died Tuesday in Blanchard Fraser Memorial Hospital , Kentville. Born in Plympton, Digby county ,she was the former Grace Mary TRAHON, the daughter of the late William and Mary [SAULNIER]TRAHON . She was a member of St. Joseph Roman CatholicChurch, Kentville. She is survived by one daughter , Elaine , South Alton; two sons ,Arthur, Port Robertson Ont. John , London England;three sisters, Mrs Alma DYKENS , Mrs Charlotte CORBETT and Pauline all of South Alton; four brothers , William , Charles , Enos , and Oscar all of South Alton; eight grand children and two great grand children . She was predeceased by her husband Arthur. Funeral service was held Thursday at 11AM in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church , Kentville, Rev. Clarence Thibeault officiated. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Rosary service was held Wednesday at 7:30.

1977 Herman Everett

died on Thursday, July 7, 1977 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: Luella Marshall Obituary contained surnames EVERETT

Herman Everett,75, of Sea Brook died Thursday in Digby General Hospital . Born in Victoria Beach , he was the last surviving member of his family.He was a retired labourer. The body was at Jayne's Funeral Home , Digby where funeral service was held 2pm. Saturday , Rev. Dean DICKENSON officiating . Burial in Digby Baptist Cemetery.

1977 Blanchard Thurber

died on Thursday, July 7, 1977 Submitter: Luella Marshall Obituary contained surnames FARNSWORTH, NICHOLS, POTTER, THURBER, TIDD, WEATHERBY, YOUNG

Blanchard Nelson THURBER , sixty -five of Brighton , Digby County NS, died at the Victoria General Hospital , Halifax on Wednesday. Born in Freeport he was the son of the late Nelson and Agnes [TIDD] THURBER. His wife is the former Helen FARNSWORTH Employed with the Department of Mines and Energy for the past twenty-six years he served as boatswain with the Bedford Institute of Oceanography . Surviving besides his wife are two sons , Nelson of Windsor NS, Jerry of Lewiston ME and daughter , Mrs Nancy WEATHERBY of Brighton; five grandchildren . Three sisters Ruth [Mrs Stanley NICHOLS] Durham NH, Grace [Mrs Albert POTTER ] Lethbridge Alberta ; Elsie [Mrs Charles YOUNG , Freeport NS He was preceased by two brothers and two sisters . Funeral service was held on Friday at 2:30 from the Freeport Baptist Church. Floyd GALE conducted the service and interment was in Brookside cemetery, Freeport.

1977 James A. Farnsworth

died on Thursday, July 7, 1977 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: Luella Marshall Obituary contained surnames FARNSWORTH, GREENLAW, OSSINGER, SMALL

JAMES B. FARNSWORTH James Boyd FARNSWORTH 92 , of Tiverton died Friday in Digby General Hospital . Born in Westport , he was the son of the late George and Annie [OSSINGER] FARNSWORTH . He was a retired fisherman . He is survived by one stepdaughter , Thelma SMALL , Cambridge MA , several nieces and nephews. He was preceased by his wife, the former Armina GREENLAW , four brothers, and one sister. The body was at Jayne's Funeral Home , Digby. Funeral service was held Sunday from Christian Church, Tiverton, Rev. Floyd GALE officating. Burial was in Tiverton cemetery.

1977 Mrs Lovett Brown

died on Thursday, July 7, 1977 Source: Digby Courier Submitter: Luella Marshall Obituary contained surnames BROWN, DURLING, FRASER, HARDWICK, MACDONALD, MILLER, WALKER, WALSH

Mrs Lovett BROWN, 66 of Bear River East died in Digby General Hospital on Monday. Born in Clementsport ,she was the former Jennie Mae HARDWICK, daughter of Harry and Julia [WALKER ] HARDWICK. Surviving are her husband;two sons Richard , Halifax, James , Bear River ; six daughters , Marion[Mrs Lewis MACDONALD ] NH , Wanita [Mrs Keith FRASER] Bear River East;Patricia [Mrs Michael WALSH]; Kentville; Deborah[Mrs Douglas MILLER] Smith's Cove; Scheryl[Mrs Vincent DURLING ]Bridgetown; Sherry Digby;a sister Pauline , Annapolis ; a brother Lewis Shelburne ;fourteen grand children and one great-grand child The body was at Jayne's Funeral Home , Digby . Funeral service was held Thursday at 2pm in Clementsvale Baptist church , Rev. Paul LEGGE officating. Burial was in Clementsvale cemetery.

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