BALCOM, Alfred Burpee - 89, Wolfville, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2005, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Port Williams on December 15, 1915, he was the son of the late Dr. Alfred Burpee and Annie (Pickles) Balcom Sr. He was a graduate of Horton Academy, Acadia University (1938 B.Sc.), and McGill University (1940 B. Engineering). While at Acadia, he was a 3-Letter Man (basketball, rugby and track and field) and he was also a distinguished tennis player. He was inducted into the Acadia Hall of Fame in 1993. He married Marie (Rhodenizer) in 1947 and together they lived and raised their five boys in Wolfville. They were the pride of his life. He proudly served his country as a Lieutenant in the navy during the Second World War. While serving on the HMCS Phebe he was proud to have met and escorted King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. On his return he worked as an engineer in Shawinigan Falls, Que. He returned to Wolfville to open Sanisteam Laundry with his partner and lifelong friend G.W. Porter, which they owned until his retirement. He was also President of Chipman Wines Ltd. He served two terms as Counselor and two terms as Mayor of Wolfville and was instrumental in the construction of the new Wolfville School. In recognition of his service to his town, the street he lived on was recently renamed Balcom Drive. He was chair of the Nova Scotia Health Council, president of the Nova Scotia Hospital Association, member of the EKM Hospital Association and a former Rotarian. He was an avid reader, curler, golfer and loved to play bridge with his Marie. Burpee is survived by his sons, Neil (Mairi), Wolfville; Bill (Norma), Lancaster, N.Y.; Larry, Toronto; Garry (Suzanna) and Byron (Erma), Wolfville. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Peter, Matthew, Blair, April, Becky, Jody, Nickol, Katie, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by "his Marie"; his sister, Hilda, and brother-in-law, Randall Merriam, (formerly of Bridgetown). He will be sadly missed by his many friends and his four-legged friend Hanna, who he loved dearly. There will be no visitation by family request. A private family interment will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, in Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville. A funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, in White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Rev. Dr. Barry Morrison officiating. Donations in memory may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Ron Stuart for his excellent care and to Helen Wiseman, Sheila Blenus, Carrollee Day, Shirley Carter and Anna Chisling for the special care given to him. In the Sept.2nd, 2005 issue of the Chronicle Herald Halifax.

BALSER, Nora Helena - 66, Kingston, died Saturday in Blanchard Fraser Memorial Hospital, Kentville. Born in Tremont, she was a daughter of the late George and Ella (MacGregor) Ward. She was a graduate of the Normal College, Truro, and taught school in Kings and Annapolis Counties for 29 years. She was a member of the Board of Deacons, Kingston United Baptist Church. She was a charter member and past president of the ladies auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston Branch #98; and a member of ladies auxiliary, Kingston Fire Department. She was treasurer of Kingston Branch Canadian Red Cross; a member of the Retired Teachers Association; a member of Seniors Citizens, Kingston, a member of Kings West Progressive Conservative Association and a former 4-H Leader. She is survived by her husband Earle, three daughters, Eleanora (Mrs.Roger Durupt), Calgary; Marlene Balser, Medicine Hat; and Charlotte (Mrs. Edward Card), Halifax; a sister, Evelyn (Mrs. Lloyd Morse), Tremont; twograndchildren. She was predeceased by an infant son, George; and a son, Guilford, two brothers, Clifford and Guilford, and a sister, Leona. The body is in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Kingston United Baptist Church, Rev. Peter Sherwood and Rev. Ida Armstrong-Whitehouse officiating. Burial will be in North Kingston Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross Society, Kingston United Baptist Church, or any charity. From W L Griffin scrapbook: unidentified newspaper - 14 Dec 1980 penned in [14 Dec 1980 was a Monday]

BEZANSON, Edgar Elijah - 97, Aaldersville, passed away, Saturday, February 18, 2006, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born March 23, 1908, he was a lifelong resident of Aaldersville. At a very young age, Edgar started working in his father's cooper shop, making barrels which were than taken to Chester or Kentville by oxen to be sold. When he was 22 years of age, he married the love of his life, Wilhelmina Hiltz and they were together 67 years until she passed away in 1998. The hardworking father of seven children, had a variety of jobs including, Acadia University, Wolfville, where he worked in the greenhouses. For many years, he worked in the woods and did trucking for various people throughout the area and for a brief time he was employed with the Ross Farm Museum. After retiring, he enjoyed his gardens, yard sales, and making wooden handles and spoons. Surviving are children, Roy (Fern), Port Lambton, Ont.; Elsie (Marshall) Roast, North Alton; Lloyd (Carrol), Blue Mountain; Willie "Bill" (Linda), Aaldersville; Violet Hatt, New Glasgow; Lyda (Gary) Herget, Pepperell, Mass.; Alma (Gene) Russell, Aaldersville; also surviving are sister, Hilda Ivers, Port Williams; brother, Percy, Blandford; 21 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. Edgar was predeceased by his wife, Wilhelmina (Hiltz); three grandchildren; brothers, Basil and Gordon; stepbrother, Norman; sisters, Bertha Reeves, Gracie Russell, and stepsister, Lola. Edgar was a loving father, good friend and pioneer man, he will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. Visitation for Mr. Bezanson will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 5 Leverett Ave., Kentville, where funeral service will take place at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, Rev. Leonard Bednar officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of choice. From the Chronicle Herald in Halifax.

BEZANSON (Fraser), Lola Rosann � 80, Berwick, Kings Co., passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2009, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, with family by her side. Born in Halls Harbour, Kings Co., Lola was a daughter of the late Royal and Lola (Kaizer) Fraser. She worked at the W.K.M. Hospital in Berwick, and then joined the staff of Grand View Manor, Berwick, when it opened in 1970, where she worked until her retirement in 1991. Lola was a member of Billtown Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Surviving are daughters, Connie (Steve Boudreau) McCamon, Coldbrook; Judy (Randy) Rockwell, Waterville; grandchildren, Robert (Dana MacMillan) McCamon, Sackville; Aimee McCamon, Edmonton, Alta.; Leigh and Caitlyn Rockwell, both at home, Waterville; great-grandchildren, Owen and Lola; sisters, Leota Daniels, Windsor; Leona (Paul) Boylan, Halls Harbour; sisters-in-law, Mary Fraser, South Berwick; Olive Fraser, Halls Harbour; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her true love and husband, Lewis R. Bezanson; sisters, Lima (Reg) Horsley, Alta (Bill) Campure, Mildred "Mim" (Rufus) Rockwell; brothers, Eldon (Muriel), Blake, Raymond and Lorimer Fraser; brother-in-law, Ken Daniels. Visitation will take place 7-9 p.m., today, in H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, NS B0P 1E0. Funeral service will take place 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, in Billtown Baptist Church, Hwy No. 221, Billtown, Rev. Gerald Zinck officiating, with burial in Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville. Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Kings County SPCA, or to any charity. From the Chronicle Herald in Halifax.

BISHOP, Mildred Marie - 81, Wolfville, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2005, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Wolfville, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Viola Rogers. She had been a homemaker and enjoyed knitting and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She belonged to the seniors' group in Wolfville and was an avid hockey fan. She is survived by daughters, Kathy (Laurence) Coldwell, New Minas; Lynn Hare, Wolfville; sister, Elizabeth (Arthur) Kelly, Grand Pr�; brothers, John (Ena) Rogers, Melanson; Tom (Delma) Rogers, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Karen, Troy, Jody, Travis and Zachary; great-grandchildren, Leah, Jana, Alstin, Brittany, Adam, Luke, Vicky, Cassy and Halona; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold; sisters, Frances Benjamin and Jeanette Walsh; brothers, Clarence "Ken" Rogers and Les Rogers, and son-in-law, Raymond Hare. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. today in White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, in St. John's Anglican Church, Wolfville, Rev. Cathy Lee Cunningham officiating. Burial will take place in Gaspereau Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. In July 25, 2005 issue of Chronicle Herald in Halifax.

BLENUS, Earl Phillip � 54, of Coldbrook, Kings Co., passed away Monday, August 3, 2009, at home. Born in Kentville, he was a son of the late Harold and Laura (Benjamin) Blenus. He had been employed with ACA Cooperative and later with Scotian Gold. He also worked in construction. He enjoyed country music and spending time at the cottage on Lake George. He is survived by his wife, the former Debbie Carey; children, Wayne (Jennifer) Brown, Cambridge Reserve; Brian (Tiffany) Blenus, West Brooklyn Mountain; Matthew Blenus (Charlene), Waterville; Justin Blenus (Crystal), Coldbrook; Leora Spencer, Waterville; brothers, Sheldon (Sheila), Kentville and Gerald (Betty), Cambridge; 15 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant sister, Jean; brothers, Frank, Carl and Bernard. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. today in White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 6, Rev. Tim Bigelow officiating. Burial will take place in the Hillaton Cemetery, Kings County. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Lung Association of Nova Scotia. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. From the Chronicle Herald,in Halifax

BLENUS, Mrs. Minnie Olive - 68, Hillaton, Kings County, died yesterday. Born at Aylesford, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Tupper) Crocker, she is survived by one daughter, Eileen (Mrs. George Holt), Hillaton; four sons, Ralph, Robert, and Laurie, all of Canning; Lloyd, Toronto; four sisters, Mrs. Maude Veinotte, Aylesford; Mrs. Nora Tupper, Weston; Martha, (Mrs. Fred Jefferson), Randolph, Mass.; Mabel (Mrs. Herman Hodges), Kingston; and 15 grandchildren. The body is at the H. C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Kentville. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Canning Baptist Church, with Rev. Freeman Fenerty officiating. Interment will be in Hillaton Cemetery. Hillaton Cemetery, Kings Co., NS Section 3, Stone 156: BLENUS T. Arthur Blenus (1888-1949), his wife, Minnie O.(1899-1968), their son, Cecil A. (1923-1927). Halifax Herald, published July 11, 1968

BOUCHER, Harriett Marie � 77, of Aldershot, Kings Co., passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Coldbrook, at the home of her daughter. Born in Guysborough County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Clowery and Florence (Morris) (Clowery) Smith. She was raised in Kentville and attended Kings County Academy. In 1954, after her marriage, she moved to Poughkeepsie, N.Y., until 1957 when she and her family moved to Santa Maria, Calif., returning to Kentville in 1965. She was then employed at Zeller's until her retirement. She was a member of Bethany Memorial Baptist Church, Aldershot, where she taught Explorers and Sunday School. She is survived by son, Robert (Sandy) and grandson, Ryan, Amherst; daughter, Nancy (Will) Brown, Aldershot and grandchildren, Stefan, Kayla and Shelby; daughter, Janet (Robert) Bond, Coldbrook and granddaughters, Alicia and Erica. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo in 2005; sister, Delta George in 1995. We know she will be greatly missed by her good friends, Joan Martin and Muriel Benjamin, who were always there to talk to her. There will be no visitation, by request. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, in Bethany Memorial Baptist Church, Aldershot, Rev. Thelma McLeod officiating. Burial will take place in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings Co. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. Halifax Herald

BOWLBY, Herbert S. - AYLESFORD - Herbert S. Bowlby, 61, Aylesford, died Sunday at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Dempsey Corner, he was a son of the late Dimock and Jennie (Grey) Bowlby. He was a member and past master of Harmony Masonic Lodge, past president of the Berwick Curling Club, and was a farmer and fruit grower of Dempsey Corner for a number of years and under the employ of Ron Baltzer Equipment Limited, Aylesford. Surviving besides his wife, the former Jessie MacDonald, are a brother, Russell, Middleton; four sisters, Lillian (Mrs. Lawrence Cogswell), Kentville; Mildred (Mrs. William Kinsman), Kingston; Marjorie (Mrs. Keith Clarke), Kingston; Laura, Morristown. He was predeceased by two brothers, Wallace and Robert, two sisters, Marion (Mrs. James Turnbull), Boston, U.S.A. and Myrtle, Mrs. James Mappleback, Aylesford. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in his late residence. Rev. Ross [rest is missing] Aylesford Union Cemetery, Kings Co., NS: Sec. 2 Stone 145 a BOWLBY Herbert S. Bowlby (1912-1974), his wife Jessie MacDonald (1909-1990). Halifax Herald, published on Tuesday, 25 June 1974

BOWLBY, Marion Elizabeth - 84, Black Rock, Kings County, died Thursday in Western Kings Memorial Hospital, Berwick. Born in Wallbrook Mountian, she was a daughter of the late James and Catherine (Messom) Berry. She is survived by six sons, Dale, Black Rock; Gordon, Glenmont Mountain; Wesley, Carl, Frank, John, all of Ontario; seven daughters, Bertha (Mrs. William Urquhart), Berwick; Verna May (Mrs. Joseph Wheaton), Waterville; Hazel (Mrs. Bruce England), Frona (Mrs. Carleton Gates), both of Port Williams; Phyllis (Mrs. Lloyd Legge), Lake Paul; Jeannie (Mrs. Eric Doyle), North Alton; 32 grandchildren; several great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Azurie Smith; her second husband, Vernon Bowlby; a daughter, Bearice;four brothers, Kenneth, Melbourne, James, William; five sisters, Lena, Catherine, Hilda, Doll, Bess. The body is in H. C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel,Berwick, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday; funeral 2 p.m. Monday in Black Rock Baptist Church, Rev. Leo Fletcher officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Donations to Nova Scotia Heart Foundation, Canadian Diabetic Association or Valley Regional Hospital building fund. From unidentified newspaper; died 26 July 1990 penned in.

BOWLBY, Vernon Lormer - Black Rock, died Tuesday at the Western Kings Memorial Hospital, Berwick. Born at Whites Corner, 67 years ago, he was the son of Edward and Bessie (Zwicker) Bowlby. He is survived by his wife, the former Marion Berry; three sons, Carl, Gordon and Dale, Black Rock; six daughters, Hazel (Mrs. Harold Morton), Port Williams; Verna May (Mrs. Joe Wheaton), Black Rock; Beatrice (Mrs. Donald Graves), Port Williams; Ferona (Mrs. Carlton Gates), Port Williams; Phyllis (Mrs. Lloyd Legge), Lake Pearl; Jean (Mrs. Earl Doyle), Port Williams; three stepsons, Frank, Sarnia, Ont.; Wesley and John, Weston, Ont.; two stepdaughters, Bertha (Mrs. Henry MacCumber), Newport; Lillian (Mrs. William Burghardt), Kentville; one sister, Gladys (Mrs. Harold Banks), Brickton; and 26 grandchildren. The body is at H. C. Lindsay Funeral Home, Berwick. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:30 at the Black Rock Baptist. Lic. Stuart McLearn will officiate. Interment will be in Black Rock. Black Rock Baptist Cemetery, Kings Co., NS: BOWLBY Marion E [Berry] Bowlby (1905-1990), Vernon L Bowlby (1901-1969). Halifax Herald, published on Friday, 2 May 1969

BOWLES, Mrs. Aubrey L. The news of the passing away of Mrs. Abbie J., beloved wife of Mr. Aubrey J. BOWLES at her home at Waterville, Kings Co., N.S. on Tuesday morning, March 16th, 1920 was a sad shock to many relatives and friends and the entire community. At the early age of 16 years (**this must be a mistake**) she united with the Cambridge Baptist Church and has lived a lovely Christian life. For 11 years following, she taught in the public schools in different localities and also assisted in Sunday School and church work. Her extraordinary ability and tack with her cheerful disposition coaching her to take the leadership in church and community activity for the betterment of the people especially the children, molding their characters for useful lives. On June 30th, 1910, the departed was united in marriage to Aubrey L. BOWLES and lived very happily in her new home. She took an active part in the work of the Waterville Baptist Church being president of the Women s Missionary Aid Society since its organization, also teaching in the Sunday School for many years and was a valued member of the choir, being always ready to assist the various entertainments in connection with the church. Verily it may be said with truth, She rests from her labors and her works do follow her. The deceased was the youngest daughter of the late Henry MARCHANT and Mrs. Ruby A. MARCHANT. The near surviving relatives are her sorrowing husband, and aged mother and the following brothers: W. Burpee at Waterville; Arthur N., St. John; John H., Grafton; Stanley A. Oxford; George M, East Bridgewater, Mass, also a sister, Mrs. Charles H. CLARKE, East Bridgewater. Mass. The funeral service held on Thursday afternoon 18th, was largely attended by relatives and sympathizing friends; Rev. P. R. HAYDEN, pastor of the Berwick Baptist Church conducted the service, basing his comforting message on the test, Lord if thou hadst been here my brother had not died. The Baptist choir rendered the following hymns, Saviour they Dying Love Thou Gavest Me , O Thou Who from Jordan also Miss Rea POWER sang a beautiful solo O House of Many Mansions . The pallbearers were Capt. W.S. RAWDING, Wallace SKINNER, H.A. PARKER, and Rufus POWER. The funeral director was Mr. Pope FOOTE. Burial took place at Berwick Cemetery. Heartfelt sympathy goes out to the sorrowing husband and aged mother and the other relatives in their affliction, but they have the assurance that if they live such a consistent Christian life as hers, they shall meet her who has gone before, in that upper and better kingdom, resting assured that the dear loved one has gone to that land where there is no parting and has passed to her eternal reward. from March 25th, 1920 issue of Oxford Journal

BROWN, Keith Leslie - 76, Greenfield, Kings Co., passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2007, at his home. Born in Greenfield, he was a son of the late Henry George and Nellie Grace (Spinney) Brown. He was predeceased by brothers, Lewis and Justin; sister, Ethel Morine. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife, Beverly Pearl (McInnis); brothers, Elmer (Shirley), Greenfield; Clayton (Etta), Wolfville; Chesley (Betty Lou), Greenfield; daughters, Wanda (Earl) Redden, Lakeville; Cynthia (Gordan) Atwell, Melanson; sons, Darrell (Norma) Brown, Centre Burlington, Hants Co.; Barry (Sandra) Brown, Greenfield; Kevin (Ruth) Brown, Vancouver; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 21 nieces and nephews. Keith will be remembered for his deep love of his family and making sure that everyone was happy. A man born and raised on the mountain that he loved, surrounded by the woods and wildlife that he had a deep respect and love for and which he worked hard to pass on to his family and everyone who came in contact with him, with great success. A highly respected breeder of top-quality Beagles at his Hill Top Kennels, which were sought after across Canada and the United States. Keith's respect and love of the outdoors was demonstrated by his untiring volunteer work with the Wildlife Habitat Advocates where he spent countless hours over the past 15 years working on wildlife projects. He will be remembered also by the many loyal customers of his very successful painting business which he ran the same as he did his life, with honor, integrity, respect and honesty. Keith wanted to leave this life without pain and suffering, at home on the mountain, which he was successful in doing. His was a spirit that, once met was never forgotten. He wanted to be remembered as he always was, full of love for life, family and the outdoors, always ready with a joke or good-natured prank. His wish - Remember me but let me go. From his loving wife Bev, a final thought, "You were my husband, my lifelong friend and constant companion but most of all you were my buddy. I am so thankful I had you in my life." Interment service to be held in Greenfield Memorial Cemetery, Greenfield, Kings Co., on Thursday, February 1, at 2 p.m., Rev. Mark Shaw officiating. No flowers or reception by request. Donations in memory may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice. Submitted by Tammie Kowalkovski, granddaughter of the deceased

BROWN, Lewis Roy - 71, Greenfield, Kings Co., died Wednesday (Oct.17,1990 penned in) in Western Kings Memorial Hospital, Berwick. Born in Port Williams, he was a son of the late Henry and Nellie (Spinney) Brown. He was a resident of Greenfield most of his life. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a member of the Dr. C. B. Lumsden Branch 74, Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and worked as an officer with the Department of Fisheries as well as the Department of Transportation. He was also a stevedore and a woodsman. He was on the board of directors of Greenfield Memorial Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Murray; a son, Lewis, Montreal; a daughter, Charlotte (Mrs. Floyd Croft), Greenfield; four brothers, Elmer, Keith, Chesley, all of Greenfield; Clayton, Wolfville; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Justin; a sister, Ethel. The body has been cremated. Graveside memorial service will be 3 p.m. Sunday in Greenfield Memorial Cemetery, Rev. Gary Manthorne officiating. Graveside legion service at the same time. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Greenfield Memorial Cemetery Fund. From Roscoe Potter Collection: unidentified newspaper

BUCHANAN (Gertridge), Alma Maude "Gertie" - 69 years (1935 - 2005), South Berwick, Kings Co., succumbed to degenerative disease of the cerebellum on Tuesday, July 26, 2005, in Grand View Manor, Berwick. She was the only daughter of the late Daisy (Foster) Gertridge and Warren Gertridge (Gaspereau, Kings Co.). She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Lawrence "Larry" Kenneth Buchanan and their children, Janet Alma Layne, teaching assistant in Victoria, B.C., and grandson, Nicholas of Ladysmith, B.C.; Peter Clark, sports minded son, and Elly of St. Albert, Alta., and grandsons, John of Arlington, Ont., and Michael "Mikey" and Scott of St. Albert, Alta.; Kathleen Louise, the family chef, and Frank of Calgary, Alta., and granddaughters, Nadine "Dino" and Stephanie of Calgary, Alta.; Paul David "Wog", only child born in Nova Scotia, and Lise, and stepgrandchildren, Brooklyn and Michael, as well as grandchildren, Brittney and Jennifer of Edmonton, Alta.; Daryl Lawrence, family world traveler of Edmonton, Alta.; brother, Mark (Donna), Kingston, Kings Co.; stepuncle, Allison (Grace) Foster, Berwick, Kings Co.; and over 100 relatives in British Columbia and Nova Scotia. Alma grew up in Gaspereau, belonged to the Wolfville Girl Guides and was a recipient of the Guider's Gold Cord; she studied nursing and had her private pilot's license. Her great love of music was known to all and she sang in the church choir for over 50 years, received her Lifetime Membership in the United Church Women and was a member of the South Berwick Women's Institute. There will be no visitation. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 29, in Berwick United Church with Rev. Murray Shaw officiating, assisted by Rev. Donald MacPherson. Alma's remains will be scattered in the Gaspereau River where she learned to swim so long ago. Memorial donations may be made to Grand View Manor, 110 Commercial St., Berwick, NS B0P 1E0. In July 28th, 2005 issue of Chronicle Herald, Halifax.

BURGESS, Agnes Hope "Aggie" - 87, Berwick, Kings Co., passed away April 1, 2004, in Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown. Born in Fox River, Cumberland Co., she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Maud (Welch) Grant. She had trained as a nurse at the Children's Hospital in Halifax and worked at the Nova Scotia Sanatorium, Blanchard Fraser Memorial Hospital and Eastern Kings Memorial Hospital. She had been an active member of Berwick Baptist Church, and formerly of Wolfville United Baptist Church. She was active in community affairs and had been involved with the Girl Guide movement and was formerly a member of Western Kings Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Surviving are her daughters, Audrey (Robert) Lewis, Blue Rocks; Arlene (Gordon) Richardson, Riverview, N.B.; Edna (Peter) Miller, Moshers Corner; grandchildren, Chris, Trudy, Kevin, Mark, Kelly, Jason and Joanne; great-grandchildren, Jessie and Terrin; half-brothers, Douglas, Shad Bay; Arnold, Cambridge; Carrol Denton, Calgary; Gerald, Summerside, P.E.I.; Kenneth, Toronto; half-sisters, Margaret, Amherst; Shirley, New Glasgow; Lois, Toronto; special sister-in-law, Jean Burgess, Berwick; many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Oscar; sisters, Alta Webster and Georgina Duffy; brothers, Arthur, Sterling and Donald; half-sister, Carmeta and half-brother, Joseph. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Saturday, April 3, in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick. The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 4, in Berwick Baptist Church, Rev. Shawn Kehoe officiating. A reception to follow in the Church Annex. Burial in Berwick Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in memory to Mountain Lea Lodge or any charity. From the Chronicle Herald in Halifax.

BURGESS, John Wilfred - 76, Osoyoos, B.C., formerly of Kentville, passed away peacefully July 14, 2003, in the arms of his beloved wife, Helen, at their home in British Columbia. Born in Kentville, he was a son of the late Archibald and Priscilla Burgess. Besides his wife, Helen, he is survived by daughter, Ona St. Effensen, British Columbia; sisters, Mary (Mrs. Gordon McKay), Mississauga, Ont.; Patricia (Mrs. Paul Ross), Kentville; brothers, Richard, Napanee, Ont.; Cecil, Edmunston, N.B.; Albert, Peter and James, all of Kentville; aunts, Hilda Burgess, Reta States; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Paul, Kenneth, William, John. Funeral service and burial both took place in British Columbia. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Lung Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation. From the Chronicle Herald in Halifax.

BURGESS, Mervyn Leve - 70, New Minas, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Aldershot, Kings County, he was a son of the late Uena (Adams) Burgess. He was a veteran with the Canadian Armed Forces, having served for 37 years, retiring to New Minas. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, the former Ilse Ruiter; brothers, Harvey, Fredericton, N.B., and Nelson (Joan), Shilo, Man.; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Adell Schofield, Elsie Burgess and Ann Harris; brothers, Aubrey, Garfield and Howard. Cremation has taken place under the direction of White Family Funeral Home Kentville, and there will be no visitation by family request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 21, in White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Rev. Thelma McLeod officiating. Burial will take place in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings Co. Family flowers only, by request. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Valley Regional Hospital for their kindness, care and compassion. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. In July 18th, 2008 issue of the Chronicle Herald, Halifax.

BURGESS, Vincent Milton - 84, New Minas, Kings Co., passed away Sunday, September 5, 2004, at home, surrounded by by his loved ones. Born in Windsor, Hants Co., he was the son of the late John Thomas and Pearl Winnifred (Edwards) Burgess. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served overseas with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Following the war, he worked with Rockwell Limited, Kentville, and then owned and operated Vincent Burgess Plumbing and Heating for a number of years. In addition to being a member of the Minas 50 Plus Seniors Club, he was a member of the Kings Fiddlers, as well as their offshoot, the Senior Fiddlers, who entertained at many seniors homes and senior citizen events. He was also a member of New Minas United Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Freda Ward; daughters, Linda (Terry) Mahoney, Peterborough, Ont. and Martin's River, Lunenburg Co.; Marjorie (Arthur) Carey, Avonport, Kings Co.; Sandra (Blake) Creaser, Wentzell's Lake, Lunenburg Co.; Heather (Bruce) Carter, Kingston; sister, Helen Stevens, Dartmouth; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son, John in infancy; sister, Marjorie. There will be no visitation by family request. A Royal Canadian Legion service followed by a Celebration of Life and reception will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 9, in W.C. Hiltz/White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Rev. Gail Whalen-Dunn officiating. Burial will take place in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings Co. Family flowers only by request. Donations in memory may be made to Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to W.C. Hiltz/White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. From the Chronicle Herald in Halifax.

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