377 announcements for Furlong~Jones Funeral Home (Amherst)

H. Douglas Roberts

Passed on: 13/05/2012

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed away peacefully on May 13, 2012 at his home in Tidnish, N.S. surrounded by his loved ones. Doug or “H.D.” as he was known, was in his 70th year, a father, a grandfather and a friend to many. He is survived by his children, Katharine (Kerby) Elizabeth Kociancic, Clair Douglas Roberts and their mother, Betty (Hicks) MacLaren (Bob);...

Doris Girouard

Published in the Amherst Daily News.

Doris Clara Girouard 1922-2012 Doris Clara Girouard, age 90 years of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 19, 2012 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Born in Cap Pele, NB, she was a daughter of the late Philias and Levenia (Cormier) Lirette. In her younger years Doris was a member of the Canadian Women's Army Core, and...

H. Douglas Roberts

Published in the Amherst Daily News.

H. Douglas Roberts passed away peacefully on May 13, 2012 at his home in Tidnish, NS surrounded by his loved ones. Doug or "H.D." as he was known, was in his 70th year, a father, a grandfather and a friend to many. He is survived by his children, Katharine (Kerby) Elizabeth Kociancic, Clair Douglas Roberts & their mother, Betty (Hicks)...

Neil Walsh

Published in the Amherst Daily News.

It is with much sadness that the family of Neil Kenneth Walsh wishes to announce his sudden death on the 14th of May which occurred at his home in Amherst. Surviving  are his wife of 40 years, Edna, and his beloved sons, Andrew of Toronto, and Jay (Andre) of San Francisco, brothers David, Dartmouth, and Owen, Halifax, many cousins, nieces and...

Joan MacDonald

Published in the Amherst Daily News.

Joan A. MacDonald, former resident of Amherst, Nova Scotia passed away in Toronto on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the age of 77. Her Family and Friends are mourning her loss. The youngest daughter of the late Wilfred L. MacDonald and Fern (Estabrooks). She was born and educated in Amherst. She attended St. Charles Elementary and High School...

Nellie Shea

Published in the The Citizen-Record (Nova Scotia).

Nellie Jean Shea, aged 87 years of Springhill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Highcrest Nursing Home, Springhill, with her family by her side. Born in Bay View, PEI, she was a daughter of the Late Earl Owen and Annie Evelyn (Robinson) Simpson. Nellie was a dedicated blood donor for 25 years, and a long time volunteer...

M. Johnena Weatherbee

Published in the The Citizen-Record (Nova Scotia).

It is with sadness we must announce the death of M. Johnena Weatherbee of Springhill, NS. Johnena passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the age of 81. Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late Wesley and Lillian (Reynolds) Kempt. She was a member of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed playing darts,...

Charles Brown

Published in the Amherst Daily News.

It is with great sadness that the family of Charles Robert Brown age 64 of Amherst announce his passing on Friday, May 4, 2012 at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan, NS. Born in Amherst, he was a son of the late Richard and Ruth (Kizer) Brown. Charlie worked for the Town of Amherst Public Works for 21 years before retiring in...

Leona Lowther

Published in the The Citizen-Record (Nova Scotia).

Leona P. Lowther, 90 years of age, of Nappan passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the High Crest Nursing Home, Springhill surrounded by her family. Born in Athol she was a daughter of the late Steward & Janie (Cotton) Dow. While Leona's husband was overseas during WWII she helped her son move from Maccan to Nappan to look after the Logan...

Elsie Clarke

Published in the Amherst Daily News.

Elsie Treva Clarke, of Amherst, at the age of 100, passed away peacefully at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Monday, April 30, 2012. Born in Sackville, NB, she was a daughter of the late Ainsley and Elizabeth (Tower) Atkinson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Amherst. She is survived by daughters, Betty Yorston,...

Pauline Hunter

Published in the Amherst Daily News.

Hunter (Syred), Hazel Pauline – 88, of Amherst, died peacefully April 27th in the presence of loving family. Born in Wallasey, Cheshire, England, she had an athletic childhood, enjoying success in running and swimming and engendering a lifelong interest in sport. At age 17 she joined theWomen’s Royal Naval Service, and after six weeks of...

Bernice Smith

Published in the Amherst Daily News.

Bernice E. Smith, age 80, of Amherst, passed away peacefully at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, after a lengthy battle with Low Bulbar (ALS). Born in Shinimicas, she was a daughter of the late Wilson and Edna (Johnson) Smith. She enjoyed playing cards and was a very good crokinole player. Bernice moved...

Leona Lowther

Published in the Amherst Daily News.

Leona P. Lowther, 90 years of age, of Nappan passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the High Crest Nursing Home, Springhill surrounded by her family. Born in Athol she was a daughter of the late Steward & Janie (Cotton) Dow. While Leona's husband was overseas during WWII she helped her son move from Maccan to Nappan to look after the Logan...

Patricia Elliott

Published in the Amherst Daily News.

Patricia Grant Lewis Elliott passed away peacefully at the Sackville Memorial Hospital on April 22, 2012 at the age of 82. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, she enjoyed a career as a brilliant pianist and teacher. She studied with piano greats Rudolf Firkušný and Claudio Arrau, and performed as a concert pianist across Canada, the US and Europe....

Margaret Beaton

Published in the The Citizen-Record (Nova Scotia).

Margaret Beaton, age 68, of Sutherland Lake and formerly of Springhill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late George and Helen (Boucher) Arseneau. Margaret was kind and caring person who was happy to help others. Many young people knew Margaret as a second mother. She enjoyed...

Elijah Brown

Published in the Amherst Daily News.

The death of Elijah Matthew Brown, 89, of Southampton, occurred on Monday, April 16, 2012 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Elijah was a son of the late Aaron and Gertrude (McAloney) Brown of East Mapleton, Lynn Mountain. Elijah had been one of the pioneers of the blueberry industry having farmed them for over seventy-five years....

Kathleen Dwyer

Published in the The Citizen-Record (Nova Scotia).

Kathleen "Kay" Dwyer, 100 years of age, of Amherst, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Born in Wolfville she was a daughter of the late Lewis & Margaret (Fraser) Sullivan. Kay worked for Banney Nelson's Bakery for many years before working at R.B. Dickie School as a janitor. Kay was not a home...

Mary MacDonald

Published in the Amherst Daily News.

Mary Ellen MacDonald, age 58, of Yellowknife, formerly of Springhill, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, April 6, 2012. Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late John William and Ethel (Ferguson) MacDonald. Mary spent her life in the nursing profession, working in Halifax, NS, High Prarie, AL, and finally in Yellowknife,...

Kathleen Dwyer

Published in the Amherst Daily News.

Kathleen "Kay" Dwyer, 100 years of age, of Amherst, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Born in Wolfville she was a daughter of the late Lewis & Margaret (Fraser) Sullivan. Kay worked for Banney Nelson's Bakery for many years before working at R.B. Dickie School as a janitor. Kay was not a home...

Elizabeth Scopie

Published in the Amherst Daily News.

With much sadness, the family of Elizabeth Scopie, age 83, of River Hebert, NS announce her peaceful passing at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Saturday, April 7, 2012. Born in River Hebert she was a daughter of the late William and Marion (Spencer) Hyden. Elizabeth enjoyed t.v. bingo. In her younger years she enjoyed knitting,...