305 announcements for J.A. Snow Funeral Home

Mary 'Millie' Dooley

Passed on: 07/07/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Mary Mildred ‘Millie’ Dooley, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2011, after a brief period of failing health. Mom’s strength, intelligence and generosity were only equalled by her warmth, kindness and passion for life. She was a fiercely independent woman and a loyal friend with an unwavering love for her grandchildren....

Kathleen Murray

Published in the Telegraph Journal.

MURRAY, KATHLEEN EMILY (HENDERSON) - Kathleen Murray, 83, of Halifax, Nova Scotia passed away July 5, 2011 at the QEII Health Sciences Centre after a short illness. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia she was the daughter of John Louis Henderson and Hogarth “Hogie” Henderson (nee Meadus). She attended Sydney Academy and worked briefly at T. Eaton...

Phyllis Jean MacDonald

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Phyllis Jean MacDonald, 88, of Halifax, died peacefully on July 2, 2011 at Drummond Hall, Parkland Estates. Born in 1923, she was the daughter of Victor and Ethel Margeson. Phyllis took an early and avid interest in the piano encouraged by her father and favourite uncle Clyde. She pursued her love of music through University, completing her...

Kathleen (Henderson) Murray

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 05/07/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Kathleen Emily (Henderson) Murray, 83, of Halifax, N.S., passed away July 5, 2011, at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, after a short illness. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of John Louis Henderson and Hogarth ‘Hogie’ Henderson (nee Meadus). She attended Sydney Academy and worked briefly at T. Eaton Co. and for a longer time at...

Doris Hilder

Published in the Moncton Times & Transcript.

HILDER (HATHAWAY-RENNIE), DORIS LOUISE WINNIFRED - August 3, 1924 - May 31, 2011 - On Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in Northwood Center, Halifax, at the age of 86 Doris Louise Hilder died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born August 3, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Harold Hathaway and Winnifred (Lavers) and...

Adolf Wawer (Wawrzynczyk)

Born In: Katowice, Poland

Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 24/06/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Adolf passed away peacefully June 24, 2011 In Northwood Guest Home, Halifax. Born in Katowice, Poland, the eldest of five children, he was the son of the late Victor and Barbara (Sierny) Wawrzynczyk. Torn from his family and studies at the age of 17, he was taken POW by the Russians and sent to the Siberian camps. He was later released to the...

Doreen Plummer

Published in the Telegraph Journal.

UMMER, DOREEN THELMA (nee DORINE BUTLER) - 1925-2011 - Doreen in her 85th year, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on June 20, 2011. Pre-deceased by her parents Gordon Markham Butler and Dorothy Fuller Butler and infant granddaughter, Katelyn. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Arthur, and by her children,...

Margaret "Lois" Pepper

Published in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner.

PEPPER, MARGARET "LOIS" - Margaret “Lois” (Goodwin) Pepper, 82, of Halifax, passed away peacefully on June 19th at the Northwood Continuing Care Centre – Ivany Place. Born in Thorburn, N.S., Lois was the daughter of the late Keith and Mildred Tanner. Following her education at Dalhousie University to become a Registered Laboratory...

Margaret “Lois” Pepper

Published in the New Glasgow News.

HALIFAX – Margaret “Lois” (Goodwin) Pepper – 82, of Halifax, passed away peacefully on June 19th at the Northwood Continuing Care Centre – Ivany Place. Born in Thorburn, N.S., Lois was the daughter of the late Keith and Mildred Tanner. Following her education at Dalhousie University to become a Registered Laboratory Technologist,...

Jacquelyn Rita Proude

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

65, of Timberlea, passed away May 25, 2011, at home. Born in Charlottetown, P.E.I., she was the daughter of the late Jack and Rita Doyle. Jacquelyn came from a musical family. Her father, Jackie Doyle, was the former pianist for the Don Messer Band. Her husband of 38 years, Garth Proude, was the original bass player for Anne Murray and worked...

Jacquelyn Proude

Published in the Moncton Times & Transcript.

PROUDE, JACQUELYN - Jacquelyn Rita Proude, 65, of Timberlea, passed away May 25, 2011 at home. Born in Charlottetown, PE, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Rita Doyle. Jacquelyn came from a musical family. Her father, Jackie Doyle, was the former pianist for the Don Messer Band. Her husband of 38 years, Garth Proude, was the original...

Wells Woodill

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 10/05/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Wells Benjamin Woodill, 87, of Halifax, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2011, at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Sydney, N.S., he was the son of Wells Woodill Sr. and Margaret E. (MacDonald) Woodill and husband of Maisie (Andrews) Woodill. Wells enjoyed fishing, hunting and sailing, especially with his four sons. He loved...

Emerson Moffitt

Published in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner.

MOFFITT, DR. EMERSON AMOS – Dr. Emerson Amos Moffitt, 86, passed away peacefully after a period of failing health. Dr. Moffitt was born in Harvey, NB on September 9, 1924 and grew up in nearby McAdam. He was the son of Selena and Amos Moffitt, and brother of Ruby and Eugene, all of whom predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his wives,...

Emile Arsenault

Published in the Moncton Times & Transcript.

ARSENAULT, EMILE JOSEPH – Emile Joseph Arsenault, 80, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the Halifax Infirmary following complications from Stroke on December 21, 2010. He was a son of the late Celina (Bourque) and George Arsenault. Dear brother of Anita, Ralph, sister Celine, Ginger, Loretta, Germaine, Larry (all...

Aubrey Sutherland

Published in the New Glasgow News.

90, passed away peacefully at home on April 25th, 2011, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Born in New Glasgow, he was the son of Isaac and Jessie (Waugh) Sutherland. Aubrey married Phyllis (McRae), 66 years ago, and together they enjoyed a full life with family and friends while residing in New Glasgow, Marriott’s Cove, Chester Grant, and Halifax....

Kenneth Robert Bruce Simpson

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 26/12/1959

Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 17/04/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Kenneth Robert Bruce Simpson passed away peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit of the V.G. in Halifax on April 17, 2011. He was surrounded by those he loved, and those who loved him. He was born in Sydney, N.S., Dec. 26, 1959, to Dr. Gordon and Betty (Nunn) Simpson. Kenny is survived by his sweetheart and wife of nearly 29 years, Diane...

Elizabeth Redmond

Published in the Telegraph Journal.

Elizabeth Mae (Duggan) Redmond, 92, of Halifax, N.S. passed away April 10, 2011 at the Saint Vincent’s Nursing Home. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Daniel McGuire Duggan and Margaret Catherine (Meehan) Duggan. Along with her parents, Elizabeth is predeceased also by sisters Evangeline, Marie, and Katherine; brothers Thomas,...

William Rye

Published in the New Glasgow News.

William (Bill) Frederick Rye -It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of William (Bill) Frederick Rye, 67, on March 25, 2011 at home. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late William McConnell Rye and Mary Eleanor (Branch) Rye. Bill was an active member of the Brightwood Golf and Country Club. He was a past member of...

Const. Craig Young

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 20/03/2011

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deepest sadness the family of Constable Craig Leonard Young announce his sudden passing on Sunday, March 20, 2011. Craig was a very proud member of the Halifax Regional Police force for eight years. During this time Craig took the opportunity to be a coach officer to several cadets and also became a drug recognition expert. Before...

William Lewis

Published in the Telegraph Journal.

November 1931 - March 2011 - Resident of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bill Lewis was an engineer, economist, businessman, a philanthropist, and a traveler. Bill was born in the Moncton area and graduated from high school in Millerton on the Miramichi. After joining the RCAF and his seven years of service, where he advanced to the rank of flying officer...