1655 announcements for Colchester Community Funeral Home

Edna HANDFORTH

Edna HANDFORTH

Published in the Truro News.

Age 89, Truro, N.S., passed away peacefully and with joy in her heart on January 22, 2019. A gentle, quiet and determined woman, Edna will always be remembered as the loving wife of Dr. Peter Handforth, caring mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, skilled artist, and loyal friend. Born March 1, 1929, in West Kensington, London,...

Kenneth Thomas SHAW

Kenneth Thomas SHAW

Published in the Truro News.

Shaw, Kenneth Thomas – 85, Truro. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Shaw on January 24, 2019 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Ken was born in Truro to the late Richard and Alfreda (MacDonald) Shaw. Ken’s passion was auto body repair which translated into Shaw’s Auto Body which he enjoyed for...

Kenneth George MILES

Kenneth George MILES

Published in the Truro News.

Age 76, Truro, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 6, 2019 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Ken was born in Montreal, QC and was a son of the late George and Irene (Delaney) Miles. Following in his father’s footsteps, Ken joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1961 and served for 35 years, retiring in 1995 as Chief Petty Officer...

Beatrice Bailey

Beatrice Bailey

Born: 30/12/1924

Passed in: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 18/12/2018

Published in the Valley Journal Advertiser.

Bailey, Beatrice S., 93 - Truro. The family of Beatrice S. Bailey is saddened to announce her passing on December 18, 2018 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Born on December 30, 1924 to the late Howard and Beatrice (Dimock) Smiley in Newport, N.S. She graduated from Windsor Academy in 1943 and taught school for three years in rural schools...

Laurie Wayne DAWSON

Laurie Wayne DAWSON

Published in the Truro News.

Age 75 – North River. His passing occurred suddenly at home on December 14, 2018. Born on June 23, 1943, he was the son of the late Mary Jane (Cameron) and Vincent Dawson. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lorraine (Swan) Dawson; daughter, Tamara (David) Rice; grandchildren, Branden and Alyssa; sister, Leta (Larry) Boutilier. No...

Helen Jean LOUGHEAD

Helen Jean LOUGHEAD

Published in the Truro News.

Loughead, Helen Jean 89, Truro, slipped away quietly November 30, 2018 surrounded with love on her way to be with those she has missed so much. Born at home at The Falls, Helen was the daughter of the late Willie John and Sadie (Hayman) MacLeod. Helen worked at the Hat Shop on Brunswick Street when she moved to Truro from The Falls. Eventually...

Margie-Mary Margaret (nee Barry) Bailey

Margie-Mary Margaret (nee Barry) Bailey

Published in the Truro News.

Age 69, Truro. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Margie (Barry) Bailey on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was born to the late Alexander and Mary Barry of Sydney Mines, Cape Breton. Margie graduated from the LNA Program at the Kentville Sanatorium in 1971 after which she nursed at the Colchester Regional Hospital...

Mary Margaret 'Margie' Bailey

Mary Margaret 'Margie' Bailey

Passed on: 15/11/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Margie (Barry) Bailey, 69 of Truro on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was born to the late Alexander and Mary Barry of Sydney Mines, Cape Breton. Margie graduated from the LNA Program at the Kentville Sanatorium in 1971 after which she nursed at the Colchester Regional Hospital...

Jacqueline Elizabeth Brooks

Jacqueline Elizabeth Brooks

Passed on: 31/10/2018

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Jacqueline Elizabeth Brooks 36, Millbrook First Nation, passed away October 31, 2018 at home. She is survived by her mother, Martha Brooks (Bernard); father, John “Jack” (Marlene) Brooks Sr.; son, Victor Albert Brooks; sister, Madeline Rose Brooks; brother, John Anthony Brooks Jr.; aunts and uncles, Arnold Brooks, Rosie Marshall, Benjamin...

George “Dusty” Elvin Ernest Jr. Lindsay

George “Dusty” Elvin Ernest Jr. Lindsay

Published in the Truro News.

Lindsay, George “Dusty” Elvin Ernest Jr., 50, Belmont, passed away suddenly at home on October 21, 2018. Born in Truro, he was the son of Linda Lou Lindsay and the late George Lindsay. Dusty loved fishing, hunting and time spent at the lake. He was the owner/operator of G. Lindsay Drilling in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. for many years. He will be...

Ralph Major Hudgins

Ralph Major Hudgins

Published in the Truro News.

Ralph Major Hudgins – 93, Hilden, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born June 5, 1925 in Millville, Kings County, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Taylor) Hudgins. He grew up on the family farm in Aylesford. He Later he became a heavy equipment mechanic and worked all...

Irma Evangeline  Lemmons

Irma Evangeline Lemmons

Published in the Truro News.

Irma Evangeline Lemmons – 80, Bible Hill, It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irma Evangeline (Lynds) Lemmons on October 14, 2018. She was born to the late Alfred and Cecilia (Crowe) Lynds in Onslow Mountain, N.S. Irma had many hobbies including knitting, crocheting, crafts and sewing. She was an active member of her...

Marilyn Mae (Boyd) Higgins

Marilyn Mae (Boyd) Higgins

Published in the Truro News.

Marilyn Mae (Boyd) Higgins, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on September 29, 2018. Born in Belmont, Colchester Co., she was the daughter of the late Albert Cecil and Inez (Whippie) Boyd. Marilyn taught school for several years after graduating from Normal College. After she finished teaching, she helped manage several...

Albert Earle  Gates

Albert Earle Gates

Published in the Truro News.

Albert Earle Gates – 73 of Truro passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side; his wife Marsha (Fulmer), sons and their wives, Aaron (Robin), Andrew (Amy) and Shaun (Shannon). His greatest treasures were his “Little Critters”, his grandchildren, Nathan, Zachary and Shantel. Albert is also survived by his eldest brother George...

Douglas Churchill Roy

Douglas Churchill Roy

Published in the Truro News.

Roy, Douglas Churchill, 81, Central Onslow, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2018 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre with family by his side. Born in Liverpool, N.S., he was the son of the late Churchill and Essie Belle (Matthews) Roy. Doug was a lifetime truck driver, serving several companies including being the owner-operator of...

Matthew Dodsworth

Matthew Dodsworth

Published in the Truro News.

Matthew Dodsworth, - Great Village, N.S. November 3, 1976 - September 8, 2018 Survived by his wife Ardis, two sons William and Carson, mother Susan, father James, brother William, sister Sarah (Aaron Devine), nephew Roman and niece Abby. Matthew was truly loved, admired and valued by his small physical family, his large spiritual family and...

Paul Lindsay

Paul Lindsay

Published in the Truro News.

Lindsay, Paul 54 - Middle Stewiacke, passed away suddenly in Colchester East Hants Health Centre on Friday, August 24, 2018 with the love of his life, Barb “Hubie” (McNutt), by his side. Paul was born in Truro, N.S. on August 17, 1964 to Bella and the late Samuel Lindsay. He is survived by step-daughters, Amanda Crowe and Nicole Crowe...

Leonard Ralph MacNeil

Leonard Ralph MacNeil

Published in the Truro News.

Leonard Ralph MacNeil – 85, Truro. It is with great sadness the family of Leonard Ralph MacNeil announces his passing on Friday, August 10, 2018 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. He was born September 17, 1932 in Egerton, Pictou County to Reginald and Ethel (Lockhart) MacNeil. Leonard worked many years with CNR and VIA Rail Canada...

Pauline Jeanette  Simms

Pauline Jeanette Simms

Published in the Truro News.

80 Valley. - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pauline Jeanette Simms on August 5, 2018 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Born in Penetanguishene, Ontario in 1938 to the late Wallace and Nellie Piitz of Collingwood, Ontario. Pauline is survived by her husband, Douglas; sisters, Marlene (Jack) Patterson and Sharon...

Maxwell Elliott Horton

Maxwell Elliott Horton

Published in the Truro News.

Horton, Maxwell Elliott – 64, Truro Heights. It is with deep sadness that the family of Maxwell “Max” Horton announce his passing in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre on Sunday, July 29, 2018, three months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Born and raised in Canso, N.S. as the second youngest of twelve children, Max was the...

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