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MacBURNIE, George Edmondson - 86, Hantsport, passed away April 11, 1997, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Tatamagouche, he was the son of the late Gordon MacBurnie and Flora (Tattrie). George came to Hantsport in August of 1932 for what was supposed to be a two week period to pitch for the very well-known Hantsport Shamrocks, and resided in town until his death. Not only did he help the Shamrocks win the Valley Championship that year, but for eight consecutive years in a row until 1940 at which time the outbreak of war put an end to baseball in N. S. During his eight-year career, he became known as a "sterling right-hander'' and later as the greatest "Ironman'' in the history of baseball in N. S. During his life in Hantsport, he worked at Minas Basin Pulp and Power Company Ltd., as well as for a paving company installing the road between Wolfville and Dice Hill, The Gypsum Company, the Fruit Company, and finally, following in his father's footsteps, he opened his own barbershop in 1934, which he continued to operate until retirement. He was a member of St. James United Church, and a recipient of a 50 year jewel form Poyntz Masonic Lodge, Hantsport. After retirement, his interests were working around his garden, enjoying a good game of 45's or crib, and just plain reminiscing about the days when baseball was so strong in N. S. He is survived by one son, Gordon, Dartmouth; daughters, Barbara (Mrs. Joe Logan), Ann (Mrs. Robert Burden), Hantsport; one brother, Austin, Tatamagouche; one sister, Mabel Clifford, Tatamagouche; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Alice Whalen Smith; one son, David; one brother, Gerald. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lohnes Funeral Home, Windsor. The funeral service will be held 3 p.m. today, April 13, 1997 in St. James United Church, Hantsport, Rev. Jim Bragan officiating. Interment will be at Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Sunday, April 13, 1997
The Daily News, Halifax, NS

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BENT, Lloyd Arnold - 66, Nine Mile River, passed away in QEII Health Sciences Centre on April 15, 1997. Born in Renfrew Mines, Hants Co., he was a son of the late Roy Charles and Grace Muriel (Stuart) Bent. He was an adherent of Nine Mile River United Church. He owned and operated Lloyd Bent Sales for 15 years until his retirement. At the age of six, he moved from Renfrew to Nine Mile River where he resided for the rest of his life. He was a gentle and kind person to all who knew and loved him and a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He loved the outdoors, animals and birds, always feeding and caring for them. He is survived by his wife, the former Ruby M. Grant; daughter, Vicki Lynn and husband Keith Sullivan, Nine Mile River; son, Leonard Lloyd and wife Stephanie (Ross), Nine Mile River; grandchildren, Matthew and Nicole Sullivan and Kaylee Bent. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, April 17, in Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday in Nine Mile River United Church, Rev. Harold King officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Nine Mile River Volunteer Fire Department or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Thursday, April 17, 1997
The Daily News, Halifax, NS

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BOYD, Marion Catherine - 83, Windsor, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 1997, in the Breton Bay Nursing Home, Sydney. Born in Noel, Hants County, she was the daughter of the late Selwyn and Eliza (Chambers) O'Bien. She was a former school teacher in Hants County for over42 years. She was a graduate of the Truro Normal College. She was a member of the Windsor United Baptist Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. We have been truly blessed to have had such a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by one daughter, Joan MacBurnie, Sydney; four grandchildren, Michael, Tim, Mary, Brian; seven great-grandchildren, Melissa, Shawn, David, Michael, Ashley, Emily, Brandon. She was predeceased by her husband, Willard St. Clair Boyd; two sisters, Jennie Ellstrom, Margaret in infancy; three brothers, Denny, William, Allen. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street. The funeral service will be 2 p.m. today, April 17, 1997, in the Windsor United Baptist Church, Rev. Ronald Baxter officiating. A private burial will be in the Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Thursday, April 17, 1997
The Daily News, Halifax, NS

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