Obituaries - September 1997 Tuesday, September 2, 1997 MORASH, Howard Sidney MORASH, Howard Sidney - 48, Cole Harbour, died August 31, 1997, at Black Point, New Glasgow. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Allison and Muriel (Josey) Morash, Cole Harbour. He was an electrician by trade and employed with Provincial Electric Ltd., Halifax. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 625. Surviving are his wife, the former Deborah Millett; son, Jason; daughter, Kerri, both at home. Private family visitation 7-9 p.m. today in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Cole Harbour. Memorial service 2 p.m. Wednesday in Church of the Holy Spirit, Gaston Road, Dartmouth, Rev. Marion Burns officiating. Burial to follow in St. Andrew's Anglican Church Cemetery, Cole Harbour. Family flowers only. Donations to Church of the Holy Spirit or any charity. Tuesday, September 2, 1997 NAUSS, Benjamin Earl NAUSS, Benjamin Earl - 35, Dartmouth, died August 29, 1997, at home. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of Mervyn Nauss and the late Anna Marion (McNally) Nauss. He served in the Canadian Army with the Dragoons in Lars, Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1980. He worked in the Dartmouth area as a mechanic for a number of year. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Surviving are daughter, Anna-Maria (Sissy); brothers, Ellison (Sonny), Halifax; Andrew, New Germany; Edward, Upper Northfield; half-brothers, Johnny Robar, North River; Milton and David Pineo, Auburn, Kings Co.; half-sisters, Donna Pineo, Auburn; Laura Hudson, Kentville. Funeral 2 p.m. today in Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany, Rev. Brian Wheaton officiating. Burial in Barrs Corner Community Cemetery, Barrs Corner. Donations to Alcoholics Anonymous, Royal Canadian Legion or New Germany Medical Centre. Wednesday, September 3, 1997 CROUSE, Sylvia Mae CROUSE, Sylvia Mae - 77, Cherry Hill, died September 2, 1997, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Broad Cove, she was a daughter of the late William and Blanche (Brown) Conrad. She was a member and choir member of St. Matthew's United Church, Broad Cove; St. Matthew's Women's Association; Beachcomber's Senior Citizens and United Communities Fire Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband, Arnold; daughters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Robert Smith), Auburndale; Reta Mae (Mrs. Bruce Hayes), Timberlea; son, Spurgeon, Voglers Cove; sisters, Mabel Smith, Caledonia Nursing Home; Leah Boutilier, Sackville; brothers, Roland, Anson, Broad Cove; Loran, Edmonton, Alta.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by sisters, Emma, Myrtle; brothers, Steadman, Clyde, Byron, one in infancy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday in St. Matthew's United Church, Broad Cove, Rev. Charlotte Youland officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Cherry Hill. Immediate family flowers only. Donations to St. Matthew's United Church or any charity. Wednesday, September 3, 1997 HENNIGAR, Merton Leigh HENNIGAR, Merton Leigh - 60, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., formerly of Habitant, Kings Co., died August 23, 1997, in the Cross Cancer Institute. Born in Hortonville, Kings Co., he was a son of Dorothea Hennigar and the late Bryon Hennigar. He was retired from the Royal Canadian Air Force, and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion. Surviving are his wife, the former Evelyn Sherman; daughter, Susan; son, Robert; three grandchildren; sisters, Joan (Mrs. Lester Atkinson), Elaine (Mrs. Gerald Jackson), Eleanor, Lynn. He was predeceased by sister, Joyce (Mrs. Gordon Hares); brother, Donald. Funeral was held August 28 in First United Church, Fort Saskatchewan, Rev. Ken DeMan officiated. Burial in Fort Saskatchewan Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Merton Hennigar Charitable Trust Fund made at any TD Bank c/o branch 8312. Wednesday, September 3, 1997 SILVER, Randolph Roscoe SILVER, Randolph Roscoe - 90, North Brookfield, died September 1, 1997, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in North Brookfield, he was a son of the late Henry E. and Josephine (Wile) Silver. He was a well-known businessman in the lumber and logging industry in Queens County. He was a member of the Mechanics Lodge, Caledonia, for over 60 years. Surviving are sons, Henry, North Brookfield; William, Ottawa; daughters, Edith Schultz, West Peabody, Boston, Mass.; Judy (Mrs. Neil Flewelling), Haverhill, Mass.; Margaret (Mrs. Ian Slayter), Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Margaret Awalt; brother, Vernon; sister, Marilla. Graveside service 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Rosette Cemetery, North Brookfield, Rev. Hank Dixon officiating. No flowers by request. Donations to Rosette Cemetery fund or any charity. Thursday, September 4, 1997 RODENHISER, Amy Pearle RODENHISER, Amy Pearle - 88, Hillside Pines Home for Special Care, Bridgewater, formerly of Dayspring, died September 2, 1997, in the home. Born in Maitland, she was a daughter of the late Freeman and Elmira (Barry) Feener. She was a member of St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Upper LaHave, and Woodbine Rebekah Lodge, Upper LaHave. Surviving are daughters, Marjorie (Mrs. Charles Welton), Middleton; Beatrice Fancy, Italy Cross; Phyllis (Mrs. W. Hill), Ottawa; Florence (Mrs. George Oickle), Auburndale; son, Leonard, Windsor Junction; brothers, Lee, Bridgewater; Roger, Windsor Junction; sister, Inez Fraser, Bridgewater; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur L.; sons, Lincoln, Sherman, Gary; daughter, Kathleen; brother, Lawson; sister, Muriel. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday in Dayspring Cemetery, Rev. Gregory Pritchard officiating. Family flowers only. Donations to any charity. Friday, September 5, 1997 RITCEY, Alec Harvey RITCEY, Alec Harvey - 79, Bridgewater, passed away peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, on Wednesday, September 3, 1997. Born in St. John's, Nfld., he was a son of the late Robert W. and Muriel C. (Harvey) Ritcey. He was a great-grandson of the late Rev. Moses Harvey, D.D. He was a chartered accountant and secretary-treasurer of Brookfield Ice Cream Ltd. for 25 years and later, managing-director of Clayton Construction Co. Ltd. He was a member of Gower Street United Church and served as treasurer for many years. He was active in the Rotary Club of St. John's. He retired in 1974 and moved to Bridgewater. He was a member of Bridgewater United Church and the Bridgewater Golf and Country Club. He leaves to mourn his loving wife, Alma; sons, Robert, James and wife Carol and grandson, Nicholas, Halifax; Geoffrey and wife Susan and granddaughters, Carolyn and Stephanie, Oakville, Ont; sister, Roberta Harley, St. John's, Nfld. He was predeceased by brother, John; sister, Doris. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in Bridgewater United Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 6, Rev. George MacLean officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Nova Scotia Lung Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Saturday, September 6, 1997 BEZANSON, Raymond Hugh (Ray) BEZANSON, Raymond Hugh (Ray) - 49, Abercrombie, formerly of Eureka, died September 5, 1997, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of Hugh and Mary (Perry) Bezanson, Eureka. He was a resident of Abercrombie for most of his married life. He was a member of Wesley United Church, Eureka. He was a school bus driver with Chebucto Regional School Board and also drove with Reid's Bus Service. He was a former owner and operator of Abercrombie Grocery and also worked as a car salesman throughout Pictou County. Surviving are his wife, the former Diane Fraser; daughter, Denise (Mrs. Andrew Roussy), Trenton; two granddaughters; sister, Marlene (Mrs. Robert Tracy), Eureka; brother, Henry, Eureka; two nephews. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 4 p.m. Sunday, both in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, Rev. Charles MacPherson officiating. Burial in Abercrombie Cemetery. Donations to the pediatric department of Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, or Canadian Cancer Society. Saturday, September 6, 1997 SLAUNWHITE, Constance Kathleen (Kay) SLAUNWHITE, Constance Kathleen (Kay) - 69, Terence Bay, died September 4, 1997, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, VG Site. Born at Terence Bay, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Gladys E. (Hooper) Slaunwhite. She was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church and a former member of the church choir. She is survived by her husband, Daniel M.; sons, Barry B. and wife Louise, Wade and wife Kerri, all of Terence Bay; sister, Edith Slaunwhite, Terence Bay; grandchildren, Kirk, Jeffrey and Nicholas, great-grandson, Dylan. She was predeceased by brothers, George B., Guy R., two in infancy. Cremation has taken palace under the direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 8, in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Terence Bay. Burial at a later date in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Paul's Anglican Church memorial fund or the Canadian Cancer Society. Saturday, September 6, 1997 STEVENS, Inez Pearl STEVENS, Inez Pearl - 82, Port Medway, Queens Co., died September 4, 1997, in Queens Manor, Liverpool. Born on Tancook Island, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late Randolph and Evelyn (Slauenwhite) Stevens. She was a member of Highway Pentecostal Assembly, Liverpool; the Women's Ministries of Highway Pentecostal Assembly and a former member of the Red Cross. Surviving are daughters, Geraldine (Mrs. Sherman Williams), Brooklyn; Barbara (Mrs. Ronald Burns), Mill Village; Shirley (Mrs. Willard Weagle), Middlewood; Marjorie Wamboldt, Port Medway; sons, Warren, Mill Village; Larry, William, Gerald, Port Medway; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Marie (Mrs. Neil Harnish), Second Peninsula; brothers, Randolph, Wilfred, Second Peninsula. She was predeceased by son, Daniel; sisters, Elva, Mary; brothers, Amos, David, Cecil, Spencer, Harold, Douglas. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in Highway Pentecostal Assembly, Liverpool, Pastor Gary Leavitt officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Port Medway. Family flowers only. Donations to Queens Manor, Liverpool; Highway Pentecostal Assembly building fund or any charity. Monday, September 8, 1997 HILTZ, Scott Edward HILTZ, Scott Edward - 83, Blockhouse, Lunenburg Co., passed away September 5, 1997, at home. Born at Martins River, he was a son of the late Nathan and Alice (Spidle) Hiltz. Prior to his retirement, he was a self-employed interior and exterior decorator. He was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay; member of Charity Lodge, Mahone Bay; York Rite; Scottish Rite; Philae Temple, Halifax, and South Shore Shrine Club. He is survived by his wife, the former Freelove Aulenback; daughter, Shirley Place, Blockhouse; son, Burdett, Florida; sisters, Louise Lavandoski, Western Shore; Lola (Mrs. Peter Morris), Halifax; brothers, Douglas, Sun City Center, Fla.; Roy, Kingston; Ronald, Mahone Bay; Eugene, Martins River; grandsons, Anthony (Tony) Zitto and Craig Zitto, both of Blockhouse; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Beulah, Bessie and Mildred; brothers, Emplis and Harold; half-brothers, Hector, William, Harvey and Norman; grandson, Jeffrey. Visiting today from 7-9 p.m. in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay, from where a Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. today. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Michael Mitchell officiating, assisted by Rt. Rev. Fred Hiltz. Private family burial will be in the Garden of Rest Cemetery, Blockhouse. Donations to the Philae Temple's Crippled Children's Travel Fund; Health Services of the South Shore, Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, or SHAID Tree Animal Shelter. Monday, September 8, 1997 RAMEY, Beatrice Ceretha RAMEY, Beatrice Ceretha - 97, Hillside Pines Home for Special Care, Bridgewater, formerly of West Northfield, died September 7, 1997, in the home. Born in Lower Northfield, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Phoebe (Joudrey) Zinck. Surviving are daughter, Barbara (Mrs. Percy Veinot), West Northfield; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, H. Wilson Darr; second husband, Gordon Ramey; son, Henry Darr; sisters, Flossie, Effie; brothers, William, Angus, Fred, Percy. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, both in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater, Rev. William Gustafson officiating. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, West Northfield. Family flowers only. Donations to Hillside Pines Home for Special Care, Maple Grove Cemetery fund or any charity. Monday, September 8, 1997 SWEET, Marion Loretta SWEET, Marion Loretta - 45, died September 6, 1997, in New Ross. Born in New Ross, she was a daughter of Ivan and Madge (Leopold) Walker, New Ross. She was secretary treasurer of the Trappers Association of Nova Scotia. She was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 79, New Ross, and the Nova Scotia Hairdressers Association. She was active in many organizations, collecting funds in the New Ross area. She was a member of New Ross Baptist Church and was active in the Baptist youth group, as well as many other church and community groups. Surviving are her husband, Fred; son, Peter, at home; brother, Charles, New Ross; grandmother, Mrs. Marjorie Leopold, New Ross. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, New Ross. Memorial service 2 p.m. Wednesday in New Ross Baptist Church, Rev. Michael Lipe officiating. Burial at a later date. Donations to New Ross Fire Department or any charity. Wednesday, September 10, 1997 GRAVES, Roy Gorden GRAVES, Roy Gorden - 68, Tantallon, died September 8, 1997, at home. Born in Ingramport, he was a son of the late Irvin and Margaret (Manuel) Graves. Surviving are sons, Floyd, Shawn, Edmonton, Alta.; daughters, Karan (Mrs. Robert Manuel Jr.), Tantallon; Deborah (Mrs. Brian Harrison), Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.; Victoria (Mrs. Jerry Nauss), Boutiliers Point; Pamela (Mrs. Joe Pike), Fall River; Robyn Graves, Timberlea; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Albert, Robert; sisters, Vivian, Marguerite, Carrie. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in St. James Anglican Church, Boutiliers Point, Rev. Richard Walsh officiating. Burial in church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. James Anglican Church memorial fund. Wednesday, September 10, 1997 NAUSS, Ernest Cedric NAUSS, Ernest Cedric - 88, Hebbs Cross, died September 8, 1997, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Mill Village, he was a son of the late Isiaah and Ella (Grose) Nauss. Surviving are sons, Ernest Jr., Rockland, Mass.; Starrett (Sonny), Mill Village; George, Cold Lake, Alta.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his companion, Lillian MacDonald; son, Owen; several brothers and sisters. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater. Private graveside service at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations to IWK-Grace Health Centre, Halifax. Friday, September 12, 1997 CROOKS, Myra Belle CROOKS, Myra Belle - 91, Tancook Island, died September 10, 1997, in Shoreham Village Home for Special Care, Chester. Born on Big Tancook Island, she was a daughter of the late William and Ella (Mason) Stevens. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are sons, Leslie, Big Tancook Island; Sterling, Trenton, Ont.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harvey; brothers, Harvey, John, William; sisters, Theresa, Edith, Glyda, Evangeline, Ella, Freda, Florence, Dorothy; great-grandchild, Sunil. Visitation 2:30-4:30 p.m. today in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday in Tancook Island Baptist Church, Pastor Phil Williams officiating. Burial to follow in Tancook Island Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Shoreham Village Home for Special Care or Tancook Island Baptist Church. Ferry service leaving Chester 1 p.m. Saturday and leaving the island at 6 p.m. to return to Chester. Community Centre will be available 2-6 p.m. for refreshments. Monday, September 15, 1997 CROUSE, Dorothy Belle CROUSE, Dorothy Belle - 90, Lunenburg, died September 13, 1997, in Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg. Born in First South, she was a daughter of the late Abbott and Effie (Cook) Beck. In 1923, she taught school at Corkums Island and then in 1925, attended Normal College in Truro. After graduating, she taught in Centre, Dayspring, New Germany and the remaining years until her retirement at Lunenburg Academy, Lunenburg. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg, where she was a Sunday school superintendent and a member of the ELW of the church. She was also a member of the Women's Institute. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Capt. Albert; several brothers and sisters. Funeral 2 p.m. today in Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg, Rev. Douglas Moore, Rev. George Wawin and Rev. James Slack officiating. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. Immediate family flowers only. Donations to Zion Lutheran Church Lunenburg. Monday, September 15, 1997 OICKLE, Marion Louise OICKLE, Marion Louise - Upper Cornwall, Lunenburg Co., died September 13, 1997, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in New Germany, she was a daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Veinot) Mosher, New Germany. Surviving are her husband, Richard; children, Amanda, Colin, Upper Cornwall; brothers, Calvin, Alberta; Ivan, New Germany. She was predeceased by maternal and paternal grandparents; sister, Donna in infancy. Cremation has taken place. No visitation by request. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in New Cornwall United Baptist Church, Rev. Barbara and Rev. Brad Putnam officiating. Burial in New Cornwall United Baptist Church Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or New Cornwall United Baptist Church Sunday school fund. Arrangements entrusted to Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Tuesday, September 16, 1997 CLATTENBURG, Iris Ethel CLATTENBURG, Iris Ethel - 73, Woodside, died September 13, 1997, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Woodside, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Fannie (Eldershaw) Anderson. She was a member of South Woodside Seniors Club and was a lifelong member of St. Alban's Anglican Church. Surviving are her husband, Fred; daughter, Crystal McManus, Woodlawn; son, Larry, Dartmouth; sister, Cora Fraser, Cape Breton; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by brother, Stanley; sisters, Irma Conway, Marina Comeau. Funeral 10 a.m. today in St. Alban's Anglican Church, Woodside, Rev. Kirby Walsh officiating. Burial to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society, St. Alban's Anglican Church or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, Dartmouth. Wednesday, September 17, 1997 CONRAD, George Leland Grant CONRAD, George Leland Grant - 76, Garden Lots, Lunenburg Co., died Monday, September 15, 1997, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born at Cherry Hill, he was a son of the late Stanley and Beulah (Conrad) Conrad. During the Second World War, he served with the Merchant Marines. He worked for many years at Powers Brothers Limited, Lunenburg, as a sheet metal worker until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, the former Lillian Hartlen; daughter, Peggy; son, Larry, both at home; brothers, Edwin and Douglas, both of Garden Lots; grandsons, Taylor and Hunter. He was predeceased by brothers, Carl Leo, Ralph and Gerald; two sisters in infancy. Visitation for family only today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, from where funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m., Rev. Steven Hiltz officiating. Interment will be in Garden Lots Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to SHAID Tree Animal Shelter. Wednesday, September 17, 1997 EISNOR, Reta Leone EISNOR, Reta Leone - 91, Mahone Nursing Home, formerly of Oakland, died Monday, September 15, 1997, in Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay, where she was a resident for four years. Born at Indian Point, she was a daughter of the late Capt. Robert Wentzell and Eliza (Hyson) Wentzell, Indian Point. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of the United Church Women and the Indian Oaks Senior Citizen Club. Surviving are her daughter, Margaret (Mrs. Lloyd Nauss), Oakland; grandchildren, Darrell Nauss and wife Mary, Leona (Mrs. Brian Russell); great-grandchildren, Peggy, Marsha, Michelle and Mitchell Nauss, Tracey, Samantha and Alison Russell; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank; sisters, Jennie, Annie, Stella, Iona, Eva and Lola; brothers, Fred, James, Allen, Will, Aaron, Roy and Parmer. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, September 17, at Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 18, in Trinity United Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Heather Hemming officiating. Interment in Park Cemetery, Mahone Bay. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Church Memorial Fund, Mahone Nursing Home van fund or the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Wednesday, September 17, 1997 FREDERICKS, Marjorie Jean FREDERICKS, Marjorie Jean - 71, River John, died September 16, 1997, at home. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Gordon and Jospehine (Pulsifer) Hiltz. Surviving are her husband, Eric. Loving mother of Wayne and wife Laurie; Bonnie Sutherland, all of River John. Loving grandmother of Melissa, Meaghan, Natalee, Kaitlyn, Emma, Zachary, Courtney and Daniel, all of River John. Cremation has taken place. Service arrangements incomplete and entrusted to MacLeod's Funeral Service, River John. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Friday, September 19, 1997 HILTZ, Donald Layton (Bud) HILTZ, Donald Layton (Bud) - 67, Robinson Corner, Lunenburg Co., died September 17, 1997. Born in Robinson Corner, he was a son of the late Randolph and Margaret (McCully) Hiltz. He was a retired trucker and operated a top soil and gravel business for many years. He was a member of the Chester Golf Club; former member of IOOF and an adherent of Chester United Baptist Church. Surviving are brother, William and wife Dianna, Blockhouse; sisters, Donna and husband Foster Collicut; Marguerite and husband Leamen Morash, Robinson Corner; nephew, Stephen, Wake Up Hill; nieces, Susan Collicutt, Rocky Mountain House, Alta.; Tina Hiltz, Halifax. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Chester United Baptist Church, Rev. Albert Marshall officiating. Burial in Pinehill Cemetery. Donations may be made to Chester United Baptist Church or any charity. By request of the family, there will be no visitation or refreshments following the funeral service. Friday, September 19, 1997 SMITH, Cynthia Gertrude SMITH, Cynthia Gertrude - 88, Simpsons Corner, Lunenburg Co., died September 18, 1997, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Westfield, she was a daughter of the late Dimock and Mary (O'Hara) Tufts. Surviving are daughters, Blossom (Mrs. Lionel Weare), Caledonia; Lorna (Mrs. Clayton Corkum), New Ross; Barbara (Mrs. Gilbert Falkingham), Maplewood; Shirley Mosher, Stanburne; Margaret Herman, Bridgewater; Bernice (Bonnie) Mailman, North Brookfield; sons, Clarence, Hebbs Cross; Vernon, William (Billy), Simpsons Corner; Seldon, Conquerall Mills; sister, Laura Veinot, Rosedale Home for Special Care, New Germany; 40 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Hosey; sisters, Mamie, Freelove, Thelma; brothers, George, Wilson, Ernest, Churchill. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Langilles Funeral Home, New Germany. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday in Hemford Emmanuel United Church, Rev. Wayne Mitton officiating. Burial in Hemford Cemetery. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association. Friday, September 19, 1997 WAMBOLDT, Mary Iselda WAMBOLDT, Mary Iselda - 48, Milton, Queens Co., died September 17, 1997, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Hastings and Lilly (Douglas) Zwicker. Surviving are her husband, Chester M.; daughters, Shelly (Mrs. Scott Hubley), Harmony, Queens Co.; Jennifer, at home; sons, Chester (Junior), Beach Meadows; Darren, Milton; sisters, Betty Zwicker, Hubbards; Faye Deon, Pleasantfield; Freda Scobey, Halifax; Judy Zwicker, Niagara Falls; brothers, Jack, Florida; Douglas, Niagara Falls; Leonard, Western Head; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son in infancy; sister, Peggy in infancy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday, both in Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool, Rev, Mark Shaw officiating. Burial in Milton Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Saturday, September 20, 1997 BELL, Carl Edward BELL, Carl Edward - 66, Petite Riviere, Lunenburg Co., died September 18, 1997, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Voglers Cove, Lunenburg Co., he was a son of the late Urban and Violet (Wamboldt) Bell. He was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Bridgewater. He was a retired stationary engineer with Shore Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Surviving are his wife, the former Joyce MacDonald; sons, David (Juanita), Bridgewater; Daniel (Jane), Hammonds Plains; Thomas (Wendy), Branch LaHave; Timothy, Dartmouth; James (Pamela), Craig, Petite Riviere; daughter, Deborah (Peter Emeneau), Kuujjuap, Que.; brothers, Harry Nelson, Greenfield; James Nelson, Ontario; sister, Mildred Churchill, Ontario; seven grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son, William in infancy; sisters, Evelyn, Mona; brother, Maxwell. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation by request. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Bridgewater, Rev. Richard Smith officiating. Private family burial will be in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bridgewater. Immediate family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery fund or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Saturday, September 20, 1997 CROUSE, Ira Roxway CROUSE, Ira Roxway - 74, Waterloo, Lunenburg Co., passed away September 18, 1997, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Waterloo, he was a son of the late Marcus and Jennie (Crouse) Crouse. He operated the family farm, overlooking Long Lake, until his retirement. He was a member of Lapland Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon for many years. He was a former member of Lapland and District Fire Department, the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, Farmers Dairy and Bridgewater Farmers Co-op. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, the former Shirley Fraser; children, Brian and wife Liz, and their children Megan and Timothy, Truro; Cathy and husband David Hayes, Dayspring; Paul and wife Jane and their children, Peter, Marcus, Robert and James, Kentville; Kevin and wife Darlene and their daughter, Allison, Waterloo; Susan, Toronto, Ont.; Jennifer and husband Mark Hudson and their son, Jason, Bridgewater; sisters, Vella Greene, Bridgewater; Lola (Mrs. Hardy Freeman), Greenfield. He was predeceased by brothers, Curtis and Garth; sister, Eletha. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. today in Lapland Baptist Church, Rev. Ron Baxter officiating. Burial to follow in Waterloo Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations to Lapland Baptist Church, Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or any charity would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Saturday, September 20, 1997 ZWICKER, Tracy Lorraine ZWICKER, Tracy Lorraine - 95, Hilltop Villa, Dartmouth, formerly of Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., died September 17, 1997, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Mahone Bay, he was a son of the late Albert and Novella (Spidle) Zwicker. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are sons, Fred, Bridgewater; Tracy Jr., Oak Hill, Lunenburg Co.; Lawrence, Mahone Bay; daughters, Helen (Mrs. Graham Cowie), Brooklyn, Queens Co.; Margaret (Mrs. Clark Dorey), Dartmouth; Dorothy Tanner, Calgary, Alta.; Linda (Mrs. Patrick Fitzpatrick), Marystown, Nfld.; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Irene Legge; brothers, Otto, Kenneth; sisters, Laura, Minnie. Cremation has taken place under the direction of J. Albert Walker and Sons Funeral Home, Dartmouth. Graveside service 1 p.m. today in Park Cemetery, Mahone Bay, Rev. Linda MacDonald officiating. Family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society. Monday, September 22, 1997 HARLOW, Dorothy Mary HARLOW, Dorothy Mary - 57, 30 Foxwood Dr., Mill Cove, died September 21, 1997, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Lillian (Schwartz) Young. Surviving are her spouse, Ross MacDonald; sons, Harold, Simm Settlement; Robert, Hubbards; Gregory, Halifax; Ross Jr., Mill Cove; daughters, Debbie (Mrs. Rick Boutilier), Dartmouth; Jean Marie, Halifax; brothers, Donald, Hammonds Plains; Earl (Buddy), Truro; Robert, Spry Bay; sisters, Phoebe (Mrs. Donald Croucher), Timberlea; Ruth (Mrs. Wes Campbell), Port Elgin, Ont.; Madeline (Mrs. James Burns), Sackville; Judy (Mrs. Les Jennex), Riverview, N.B.; seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by sisters, Gwen, Sharon; brother, Harold; grandson, Brett. Visitation 3:30-5, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral arrangements pending. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society. Monday, September 22, 1997 KNICKLE, Olive Dorothea KNICKLE, Olive Dorothea - 93, Blue Rocks, Lunenburg Co., died September 21, 1997, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Blue Rocks, she was a daughter of the late William and Jeanetta (Tanner) Tanner. She was a member of St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blue Rocks. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are daughters, Shirley (Mrs. Merrill Romkey), Mrs. Julia Tanner, Blue Rocks; Mrs. Ruth Mills, Heckmans Island; son, Fred Jr., Garden Lots; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred; sisters, Carrie, Belle, Nora, Hilda, Mona, Daisy; brothers, Wilfred, Irving, Fenton, George. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blue Rocks, Rev. Dianne Parker officiating. Burial in Upper Blue Rocks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Barnabas Anglican Church or any charity. Wednesday, September 24, 1997 CREASER, Lorne Roy CREASER, Lorne Roy - 69, Halifax, died September 21, 1997, in QEII Health Sciences Centre. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Arthur and Kate (MacInnis) Creaser. He was employed with the Canadian Coast Guard for many years. Surviving are daughters, Sandra, Debra; stepdaughter, Jannette Hatter; sisters, Alice Fraser, Janet Farrel; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Cecil, John. Cremation has taken place under the direction of J. Albert Walker and Sons Funeral Home, Dartmouth. Committal service 1 p.m. Friday in Mount Hermon Cemetery, Dartmouth, Rev. John Porter officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia Thursday, September 25, 1997 WILE, Joyce Alice WILE, Joyce Alice - 71, Wileville, Lunenburg Co., died September 24, 1997, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Wileville, she was a daughter of the late Spurgeon and Fannie Louisa (Weagle) Wile. Surviving are her husband, Frank; daughter, Geraldine (Mrs. Merle Lohnes), Upper Northfield; sister, Rose (Mrs. Pete Biledeau), Berlin, N.H.; a granddaughter. She was predeceased by brothers, Cecil, Chester, Albert, Clifford; sisters, Lillian, Violet, Myrtle, Belle; stepsister, Hilda. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today and Friday in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bridgewater, Bishop Herb Seymour officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Friday, September 26, 1997 NAUGLER, Cecil Ernest NAUGLER, Cecil Ernest - 69, Trenton, Ont., formerly of Sheet Harbour, died September 13, 1997, in Trenton Memorial Hospital. Born January 30, 1928, in Sheet Harbour, he was a son of Annie (Bezanson) Naugler and the late Marshall Naugler. He had a career in the RCAF and upon retirement, was employed as a general carpenter. He was a member of the United Church of Canada. Surviving are his wife, the former Faye MacDonald; daughters, Catherine Newton, Belleville, Ont.; Deborah Carruthers, Chatham, N.B.; two grandsons. He was predeceased by an infant brother and sister. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service was held in Trenton. Graveside service 3 p.m. Saturday in the United Church cemetery, Church Point Road, Sheet Harbour, Rev. Glen Spears officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to D.S. Crowell and Son Funeral Home, Sheet Harbour. Monday, September 29, 1997 BLEASDALE, Opal Eugina BLEASDALE, Opal Eugina - 73, Halifax, passed away September 27, 1997, at home. Born in Marriotts Cove, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late George and Nita (Hiltz) Hutt. She was a graduate of Truro Business Academy. She was an avid bridge player and a member of North West Seniors Club. She is survived by sons, Richard and wife Beth, Halifax; Roger and wife Barbara, Randy and fiance Karen, all of Timberlea; sisters, Doris Houghton, Chester; Ada (Mrs. Doug Little), Marriotts Cove; June Himmelman, Halifax; granddaughters, Kelly, Laura, Erin; grandson, Adam. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald A.; brothers, Elroy, Harry; sister, Shirley. Visitation took place September 28 in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. The remains have been transferred to Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, for visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, September 29. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, in St. John's Anglican Church, Chester Basin, Rev. Michael Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to St. John's Anglican Church or to a charity of choice. Monday, September 29, 1997 DeMONE, Winnifred Jean Louise DeMONE, Winnifred Jean Louise - 94, First South, Lunenburg Co., died September 27, 1997, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in First South, she was a daughter of the late Ephriam and Agnes (Mosher) Conrad. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, First South, and the Lutheran Church Women's Society for over 40 years and, at one time, was a choir member and Sunday school teacher. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are a niece and nephew. She was predeceased by her husband, Wesley; sisters, Muriel, May, Susan. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in Grace Lutheran Church, First South, Rev. Douglas Moore officiating. Burial in First South Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Grace Lutheran Church, First South Cemetery or any charity. Monday, September 29, 1997 HEISLER, Eric Marshall (Buddy) HEISLER, Eric Marshall (Buddy) - 70, Timberlea, died September 26, 1997, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, New Infirmary Site. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Carl and Nola (Burygone) Heisler. He was a self-employed oil burner mechanic and had served in the Canadian Militia in 1962. He attended Bay Road United Baptist Church and was an active member of the AA Group for 28 years. Surviving are his wife, the former Beatrice Prince; daughter, Judy (Mrs. Kim Crowe), Truro; sons, Carmen, Timberlea; Eric (Rick), Lower Sackville; sister, Shirley Bowen, Mahone Bay; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother, Carmen; sister, Betty. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in the United Baptist Church, Mahone Bay, Pastor Alex Rockwell officiating. Burial in Park Cemetery, Mahone Bay. Family flowers only. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Bay Road United Baptist Church building fund. Monday, September 29, 1997 PAYZANT, John Arthur PAYZANT, John Arthur - (Secondary school teacher, 23 years, with the FCBE). Quietly at home with his family by his side on Sunday, September 28, 1997, in his 59th year. John passed on to a better place where there will be no more pain, after a short but courageous fight with cancer. John is leaving behind his best friend and wife, Helen Rathwell, Kingston, Ont. Loving father of son, John; daughters, Cathy and husband Bill Stinchcombe, Janet and husband Campbell Hunter, April and husband Michael Finn, and Jackie Payzant. Poppy will be especially missed by his grandchildren, Kassandra, Jessica, JoAnna, Chelsea, Mitchell and Michelle, and sadly, will miss the upcoming birth of his seventh grandchild. John is survived by both his parents, John and Edith Payzant; sisters, Mary (Edward Clark), Marion (Dougald Bolivar), Arlene (Leaman Burke), Marlene Hagen; brothers, Charles (Caroline), all of Nova Scotia. Friends will be received at James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel, Kingston, on Wednesday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Edith Rankin Memorial United Church, 4080 Bath Rd., on Thursday, October 2, at 3 p.m., with a reception to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations made to Victorian Order of Nurses (palliative care) would be greatly appreciated by the family. Tuesday, September 30, 1997 CONRAD, William James (Bill) CONRAD, William James (Bill) - 51, Upper LaHave, died September 28, 1997, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of Arlene (Veinot) Conrad, Upper LaHave, and the late Merlin Conrad. He was a former employee of Crown Tire, having worked there for 25 years, and more recently employed as a purchasing agent for the Town of Bridgewater. Surviving are his wife, the former Carolyn Young; son, Daniel W., at home; daughter, Andrea (Mrs. Timothy Young), Lunenburg. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Upper LaHave, Rev. Paul Jensen officiating. Burial in Dayspring Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Mount Olivet Lutheran Church memorial fund, palliative care unit of South Shore Regional Hospital or any charity.