822 announcements for R.H. Porter Funeral Home

Donald Byrne

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 05/08/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Trenton - Donald Wilson Byrne, age 73, of Duke Street, Trenton, passed away Monday, August 5, 2013 in the Aberdeen Hospital. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late Clarence Miller and Lillian Isobel (Livingston) Byrne. He was retired from Trenton Works. He was an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his wife Gladys; daughter: Denise,...

Enid Sewell

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 04/08/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

NEW GLASGOW - Enid Nellie Sewell, age 97 of the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish, formerly of Nelson Street, New Glasgow, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013 in Saint Martha’s Regional Hospital. Born in New Glasgow she was a daughter of the late George and Nellie (Farmer) Otley. She was a member of Christ Anglican Church, Stellarton, a...

Louise Dewar and Isabel Copeland

Published in the New Glasgow News.

NEW GLASGOW – A memorial service for Louise S. Dewar, who passed away April 2, 2013 and Isabel M. Copeland, who passed away April 25, 2013, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home Chapel, New Glasgow, with Rev. Charles McPherson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in their memory may be made to the...

Ella Smith

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 31/07/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

NEW GLASGOW – Ella May Smith, passed away peacefully at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at the age of 93 years. She was the youngest of five children born to Joseph and Christie Anne (Bourgeois) Goss. Ella was predeceased by her parents and brothers: William “Bill” Goss, James “Jim” Goss; sister,...

Lavinia Bowden

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 26/07/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Susan Lavinia Bowden New Glasgow - Susan Lavinia Bowden, in her 101st year, of New Glasgow, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at the Aberdeen Hospital. Born in East Tracadie, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Charlotte “Lottie” (Williams) Borden. She was the last surviving member of a family of 11. She was a member of Saint...

Harold Lowe

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 26/07/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

NEW GLASGOW – Harold Walter Lowe, age 90, of New Glasgow, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born and educated in River Hebert, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Walters) Lowe. He served during the Second World War joining the RCNVR in Halifax in 1942. He saw action with North Atlantic convoy...

Chris MacLean

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 23/07/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

STELLARTON – Chris A. MacLean, age 80, of Stellarton, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Pictou she was a daughter of the late Archibald and Elsie (Ross) McNeil. She was retired from Michelin Tire. She enjoyed her daily trips for coffee. She is survived by daughters: Cheryl (Pat) Artymko,...

Jane Cormier

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 17/07/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

TRENTON – Jennie “Jane” Cormier, age 95, of Ivey’s Terrace Nursing Home, formerly of Diamond St., Trenton, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in Ivey’s Terrace. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Benoit) DeGruchy. She was a faithful member of Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Trenton, and a...

George Ross

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 13/07/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

New Glasgow/Trenton - George Henry Ross, age 87, of the Glen Haven Manor, formerly of Trenton, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013 in the Manor. Born in Trenton, he was a son of the late Henry and Ethel Ross. He served with the Canadian Army Engineers during WWII. Following the War, he became an electrician and was employed with the C.N.R....

Cecile "Cis" Beaton

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 14/07/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Cecile (Cis) Marie Beaton New Glasgow - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cecile (Cis) Marie Beaton on July 14, 2013. Born in East Templeton, Quebec in 1926, she was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After finishing school, she became a bank teller before joining the Canadian Womens’ Army Corps (CWAC) during the Second...

Carolyn "Birdie" Ollerton

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 08/07/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

NEW GLASGOW – Carolyn Elizabeth “Birdie” Ollerton, age 91, of the Glen Haven Manor, and formerly of Victoria Ave., New Glasgow, passed away Monday, July 8, 2013 in the Manor. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Jessie (Langille) Stewart. Nanny worked in the business office at Goodman’s, V8 Motors and C.B....

Edna Barclay

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Ontario, Canada
Passed on: 05/07/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

ONTARIO/TRENTON – Edna L. Barclay, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2013 at Leisure World Care Centre, Creemore, at the age of 93. Edna Barclay of Wasaga Beach, Ontario, formerly of Trenton, Nova Scotia, was the youngest daughter of Rufus and Margaret West of Aylesford, NS. She was predeceased by her husband Alex, daughter Beverly Smith of...

Eleanor "Pug" Talbot

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 07/07/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

STELLARTON/NEW GLASGOW – Sadly and with broken hearts we announce that our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend, Eleanor Margaret (Pug) Talbot, has passed on July 7, 2013. Surrounded with the love of her family, she fought valiantly against pancreatic cancer. Born in New Glasgow on August 14, 1940, she was the daughter of the...

Mary Fraser

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 05/07/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

New Glasgow - Mary Cecila Fraser, of 1 Highland Dr., New Glasgow, NS, passed away in her 87 th year on Friday, July 5, 2013 at home Born in Cape Auguet, Cape Breton on December 8, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Alvina (Landry) DeCoste. Also known as Anita or Nita, she came to New Glasgow at an early age and was employed at the...

Robert "Bob" Miller

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 29/06/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

New Glasgow - Robert (Bob) Alexander Miller, 80, died peacefully on June 29, 2013 after a seven-month battle with colon cancer. Born in Truro, N.S., on May 9, 1933, and raised in Merigomish, Bob was a son of the late Clifford and Margaret (Haggart) Miller. Bob was a member of Trinity United Church, New Glasgow, where he was an elder for several...

Richard Laffin

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 20/06/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Richard Brent Laffin Richard Brent Laffin, 67, of Black Brook, Pictou County, and formerly of Trenton, passed away as a result of a tragic ATV accident on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at his beloved camp. Richard was born in Halifax to the late Earl Laffin and Pauline (Martell) Laffin on June 23, 1945. Richard was a great Dad, Grampy, brother, uncle...

Alan “Demp” Murray

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 20/06/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

NEW GLASGOW – Alan Wendall “Demp” Murray, age 78, of New Glasgow and formerly of Trenton, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013 in the Aberdeen Hospital surrounded by family. Born in Hillside, he was a son of the late Hector and Laura (Fanning) Murray. He was retired from the Nova Scotia Power Generating Plant, Trenton. In sports, Demp...

Isabel Murphy

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 17/06/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

NEW GLASGOW – Mary Isabel “Muni” Murphy, 1917 – 2013. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, gram and great-gram. With pride, we celebrate the life of Mary Isabel (McCarron) Murphy “Muni” who passed away surrounded by family, on June 17, 2013. Born in New Glasgow, she was the first child of the late...

James Clark

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 12/06/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

NEW GLASGOW – Henry James Clark, age 59, of Oak Street, New Glasgow and formerly of Reservoir Street, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at home. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late James “Jim” and Olive (Shepherd) Clark. He worked at various jobs over the years, most recently Andy’s Tire. He is survived by a brother,...

Esther Lafferty

Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 12/06/2013

Published in the New Glasgow News.

TRENTON – Esther Evelyn Lafferty (nee Smeltzer), July 13, 1953 – June 12, 2013. Her fight was short, but brave, and on June 12, 2013, Esther left our world peacefully with her family at her side. She never gave up hope and remained positive and optimistic throughout the ups and downs she faced this past month. A lifelong resident of...