1737 announcements for Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home

Dorothy Allan Harrity (MacQuarrie)

Published in the Truro News.

HARRITY (MacQuarrie), Dorothy Allan – 90, Truro, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, she was the only daughter of the late Charles Allan and Maria (Grant) MacQuarrie of Truro. She was educated in Truro schools, attended Mount Allison University and graduated from Royal Victoria...

Leo Chestley Brown

Published in the Truro News.

Brown, Leo Chesley, 66, of Kemptown, passed away Monday January 4th, 2016 at his home in Kemptown. Born in Kemptown, he was the son of the late Harry & Myrtle (Perrin) Brown. He grew up in a large, loving family with two brothers, Olan & Ward and five sisters, Lola, Elda, Florence, Dorothy, & Ruth. Leo worked many years with Vipond Sprinkler...

Fred Harold Tooker

Published in the Truro News.

Tooker, Fred Harold, age 95, of Brookside, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre Truro. Born in Outram, Annapolis County, he was a son of the late Ralph Moody and Elma (Stevenson) Tooker. He was a carpenter for most of his life and had a great passion for gardening. Fred was the last...

Isaac Charles Caravan

Published in the Truro News.

Caravan, Isaac Charles, age 88, Truro NS, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, January 3, 2016. Isaac was born in Bay Roberts Newfoundland on December 13, 1927. He had a long distinguished teaching career in Newfoundland. He spent many of those years as a teacher in Botwood, NL where he was well respected by both peers and students. Isaac was...

Isaac Charles Caravan

Born: 13/12/1927

Passed on: 03/01/2016

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Age 88, Truro NS, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, January 3, 2016. Isaac was born in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland on December 13, 1927. He had a long distinguished teaching career in Newfoundland. He spent many of those years as a teacher in Botwood, NL where he was well respected by both peers and students. Isaac was a prolific reader of...

William Murray "Bill" Chyzyk

Published in the Truro News.

Chyzyk, William Murray “Bill”, of Valley, NS, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Prince Rupert, BC, he was a son of the late Murray and Anne (Mizak) Chyzyk. Bill’s family later moved to Kitsilano in Vancouver where he graduated from Kitsilano Regional High. Bill was active in...

Wilma Enola Tooker

Published in the Truro News.

Tooker, Wilma Enola, age 91, of Upper Brookside, passed away peacefully beside her husband, Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre Truro, surrounded by her family. Born in Nineveh, she was a daughter of the late Ishmael and Viola (Silver) Smith. Wilma is survived by her husband, Fred Harold Tooker;...

Terry David Hunt

Published in the Truro News.

HUNT, Terry David - Truro. It is with deep sadness that we announce the very unexpected passing of Terry David Hunt, as a result of heart complications, on December 20, 2015. Terry was the son of the late John and Betty Hunt. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and spent his early years in the nearby community of Stoney Creek. In the late 1960s,...

M. Christine Patton

Published in the Truro News.

Patton, M. Christine, age 96, of North River, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre Truro. Born in Lower Mt. Thom, Pictou County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Roderick and Katherine Ann (McGillivray) Cameron. She was a former employee of Stanfield’s Limited Truro for 30 years....

Norma Irene Green

Published in the Truro News.

GREEN, Norma Irene – 91, Harmony Ridge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday evening, December 15, 2015, at The Mira Long Term Care Facility, Truro. Born in Kemptown, she was a daughter of the late William and Susan (McCabe) Hingley. Norma was a member of McCulloch United Church, Harmony. From an early age, she...

Joyce Lorraine McLellan

Published in the Truro News.

McLELLAN, Joyce Lorraine – 68, Truro Heights, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday morning, December 16, 2015, at home. Born in Cornwall, Ontario, she was a daughter of the late Horace and Jeannette (Wylie) Chester. Joyce spent her younger years in Toronto before moving to Nova Scotia....

Neil Eric Gilchrist

Published in the Truro News.

GILCHRIST, Neil Eric – 80, Bible Hill, passed away suddenly, due to heart complications, on Sunday, December 13, 2015, at home. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Murray and Marjorie “Marge” Gilchrist. In earlier years, Neil worked at a thrift shop in Hamilton, Ontario, and then went on to start his trucking career and worked with...

Rally Jr. Lequigan

Published in the Truro News.

LEQUIGAN, Rally, Jr. – Truro. Infant son of Rally and Agnes (Rillera) Lequigan, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Rally is survived by his brothers, Jaden Emil Lequigan and Andrei Emil Lequigan; paternal grandparents, Emilio and Lolita (Tipon-Tipon) Lequigan, Phillipines; several aunts, uncles...

Alma Elvina Dingwell

Passed on: 08/12/2015

Published in the Corner Brook Western Star.

89, Bedford, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Valleyfield, Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland, she was a daughter of the late Josiah and Katie (Attwood) Stratton. Alma was a member of the United Church and attended services in Newfoundland, Sydney and most recently, Knox United Church in...

Alma Elvina Dingwell

Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 08/12/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Alma Elvina Dingwell, 89 of Bedford passed away, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, at Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Valleyfield, Bonavista Bay, Nfld., she was a daughter of the late Josiah and Katie (Attwood) Stratton. Alma was a member of the United Church and attended services in Newfoundland, Sydney and most recently, Knox...

Kevin Troy Fancy

Published in the Truro News.

FANCY, Kevin Troy – 49, Truro, passed away peacefully, with his loving family at his side, on Monday, December 7, 2015, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of Harry and Deanna (MacKenzie) Fancy, Bible Hill. Kevin was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friend, Ross Doyle, at...

Ella Marie Crockett

Published in the Truro News.

CROCKETT, Ella Marie – 78, Truro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday morning, December 8, 2015, at Shannex, Vimy Court, Bible Hill. Born in Benvie Mountain, she was a daughter of the late H. Elwood MacNutt and Melissa Janie (nee. Whidden) (MacNutt) Whynott. Ella is survived by her daughters, Peggy Veinott...

Sarah Irene Grimes

Published in the Truro News.

GRIMES, Sarah Irene - 101, Wynn Park Villa, Truro, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Pictou, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret (MacKeigan) Schultz. Irene is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Lloyd) Langille, Hilda Little, Georgina (Joseph) Patriquin,...

David Strutz

Published in the Truro News.

STRUTZ, David – 85, Bible Hill, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Samburg, Saskatchewan, he was a son of the late Samuel and Sophie (Kossowan) Strutz. David is survived by his wife, Olive (McLellan); daughters, Sandra Strutz (Michael Wistard), Joyce (Blair) Murray;...

Gary Allan Killen

Passed in: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 29/11/2015

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Gary Allan Killen, 71, Debert, formerly of West Bay Road, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Truro. Born in Elderbank, he was a son of the late Murray and Ada (Rhind) Killen. He worked as an electrician at the Heavy Water Plant in Glace Bay. Gary is survived by his wife of 49 years, A. Colleen (Livingston); children, Gary, Andrew, David...