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SHIPLEY, Elroy Archibald – 87, Truro, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Elroy was a son of the late Edmund and Mary (Ross) Shipley. He was born in Truro and grew up on “The Marsh” and was a brother to Gordon, Ethel, Anne, Rose, Lillian, Hilda, George and...
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Wilson, Helen Patricia “Pat”, age 85, of Truro NS, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Aug. 14th, 2017. Born in Oshawa, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late George Edward and Laura Louise (Canning) Hamilton. Pat enjoyed ceramics, rug hooking, watching Coronation Street, and time spent at the “Hideaway” on Warwick...
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HIGGINS (McNutt), Eunice Blanche – 96, Truro, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017. Eunice is survived by her children, Buddy (Reginald Jr. and Ann), Dawn (Gina and Pete Netherway) and Jim; grandchildren, Troy (Wendy) Higgins, Tracy Higgins, Tobi (Monty) Netherway, Mason, Chad Netherway, Drew (Heather) Higgins, Courtney Higgins, Nick (Sarah)...
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PHELAN (MacNaughton), Phyllis Elizabeth Marguerite - 83, Brookside, Colchester County, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro, surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Glasgow, she was the only daughter of the late Peter and Winnifred (Hayman) MacNaughton. Phyllis was a 35 year...
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McNUTT, Jessie Joanne – 89, Truro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday evening, August 8, 2017, at The Mira Long Term Care Centre, Truro. Born in Broad Cove, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Mary (MacPherson) Abriel. Jessie worked for Stanfield’s Ltd., Truro for 31 years and she loved to...
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ADAMS, Douglas William “Doug” – 82, Bible Hill, passed away suddenly, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday evening, August 8, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Onslow, he was the son of the late John and Agnes (Harrington) Adams. Doug worked for 30 years in the Signal Corps of Canadian Armed Forces and...
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REID, Carl Earle – 74, Truro. It is with great sadness that the family of Carl Reid announces his passing on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Lewis and Alice (MacKenzie) Reid. Carl was self-employed as a backhoe operator for 20 years and then worked as a heavy...
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PYE, Shirley F. - 86, Bible Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in North River, she was a daughter of the late James and Georgina (MacLean) Staples. At age 13, Shirley began working at Lewis Hat Factory and after her marriage at age 23, she worked as a cook in various woods...
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Hill, Hazel Lillian, Great Village, Col. Co., passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro, in her 96th year, with her family at her side. No visitation by family request. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro from where funeral service will take...
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McRAE, Marvin Charles – Age 60, Nuttby, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Friday, August 4, 2017. Born in Truro, he was a son of Douglas and Irene (Murray) McRae, Nuttby. Marvin was an avid snowmobiler who helped pioneer the trail system in northern Nova Scotia, establishing trails and spending many hours...
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YUILL, Wyman Hiltz – 94, Beaver Brook, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Beaver Brook, he was a son of the the late Frank and Ina (Burgess ) Yuill. Wyman is survived by his wife of 67 years, Eileen Jean (Frazee) Yuill; children, John Albert (Bonnie) Yuill, Marjorie Anne...
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CALDWELL, Egbert Wallace “Bert” – 90, Valley, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hardwoodlands, Hants County, he was a son of the late Egbert L. and M. Alice (Gay) Caldwell. Following an early career as a farmer, Bert worked for many years in the...
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DICKIE, Donald Stewart “Don” – 90, Truro, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 31, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Lower Truro, he was a son of the late Angus and Bertha (Moore) Dickie. Don was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Truro. He began his career in the automotive industry with...
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PARSONS, Donna Lee – 66, Valley, completed her journey with grace and dignity, surrounded by the love of her family, on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Gander, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Violet (Jones) Parsons. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 38 years,...
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MacEACHERN, Rannell “Michael” - 64, Truro, son of the late Catherine “Mae” MacEachern, passed away in the early morning of July 30, 2017. Michael's quiet, easy-going personality helped him cope with adversity. Suffering a head injury in a car accident in 1980 forced Michael to learn to walk and talk again. The loss of his mother in 1995...
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ROSS (Barry), Doreen Alexa – Age 79, of Truro. On Tuesday, July 25, 2017, a great lady passed away suddenly, surrounded by her loving family, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Alexa (McManus) Barry. Doreen was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman...
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GILLIS, Angus Neil – 89, Truro, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 25, 2017, at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Angus and Jessie (Creighton) Gillis. Angus was the last surviving member of his immediate family and is survived by his sister-in-law, Phyllis Gillis, Ontario; niece and nephews, Jim...
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BROWN, Pamela Jean “Pam” – 52, Upper Onslow, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro, following a lengthy illness. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of Margaret Viola (Wright) Rushton, Upper Onslow, and the late Stanley Roy Rushton. Pam worked as a dispatcher for Layton’s Taxi and then went on to...
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HINCHCLIFFE, Phyllis Mae – 92, Truro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Wynn Park Villa, Truro. Born in Middleton, Annapolis County, she was the eldest daughter of the late James Leslie and Pearl (Balcom) (Pidgeon) Beals. Phyllis attended schools in Bridgetown and Truro and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1946 from...
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HOARE, Bertha Abigail – 85, Northwood Manor, Halifax, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, July 20, 2017, at Northwood. Born in East Mountain, she was a daughter of the late LeRoy and Alice (MacRae) Hoare. She resided at Northwood from 1996 until the time of her death. Bertha is survived by her sister, Phyllis Myers, Dartmouth; nephews,...
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