21544 announcements in 2016

Alfreda Clairmont

Passed in: Melbourne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 09/08/2016

Published in the Tri-County Vanguard.

CLAIRMONT, Alfreda Marie – age 67, Melbourne, Yarmouth Co., passed away suddenly at home on August 9, 2016. Alfreda loved her family, children and animals; simply put, she loved life and would want her death to be a celebration of her life. She is survived by her husband Phillip, sons George and Daniel and an aunt, Marguerite Comeau. She was...

Karen White

Born In: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 21/07/1957

Passed on: 11/08/2016

Published in the Tri-County Vanguard.

WHITE, Karen Anne – age 59 of Lake Annis, Yarmouth Co., N.S. passed away on August 11, 2016 with her family by her side. Born in Yarmouth on July 21, 1957 she was a daughter to Aurel (Treen) Mooney and the late William “Bill” Mooney. Karen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley...

Evelyn MacInnis (Smith)

Born In: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 24/02/1947

Passed in: Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
Passed on: 09/08/2016

Published in the Tri-County Vanguard.

MACINNIS (Smith), Evelyn Joan - 69 passed away peacefully on August 9, 2016 at Marianhill Nursing home in Pembroke, Ontario. Born in Yarmouth February 24, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Elsie (Davis) Smith. She was a homemaker all her life and was especially fond of cats. She was a long time member of New Life Church, Yarmouth....

Mary O'Rourke

Passed on: 11/08/2016

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away at home on Thursday, August 11, 2016, age 63 years. Predeceased by her parents Bartholomew and Mary O'Rourke and husband Robert McVeigh. Leaving to mourn with loving memories her brother Barry (Pamela) O'Rourke, nephews Brendon and Josh and niece Meaghan, as well many close friends. Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass...

Jean Margaret Roach

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

Peacefully at home on Saturday, August 13, 2016 of Jean Margaret Roach of Charlottetown age 87 years. Born in Charlottetown she was the daughter of the late Sanford and Loretta (MacAulay) Roach. She is survived by her sister, Muriel Martin, brother Sanford (Louise) Roach, sister-in-law Catherine Roach, and by her partner Kevin Grady. Jean is...

Vincent W. O'Brien

Born: 15/12/1941

Passed on: 13/08/2016

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden but peaceful passing of Vince O'Brien of Goulds. Predeceased by his parents Mike and Rita O'Brien, Cape Broyle, brothers Tom and Ron, sister Shirley, parents-in-law John and Agnes O'Keefe, Goulds, brother-in-law, Danny, also his best buddy Vince Barton. Leaving to mourn his wife Carol and...

B. Dianne Fraser

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

At the Kings County Memorial Hospital the passing of B. Dianne Fraser, age 71 of Montague, occurred on Sunday August 14, 2016. Born in Montague, August 30, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Jessie (MacKinnon) Mellish. Dianne is survived by her children; John Fraser, Kenneth Fraser (Marlene MacLean) and Tracy (Richard) Lapierre;...

Jean Teresa (RN) Heppler

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

Jean Heppler (nee Murphy) of Stratford, age 83 years passed peacefully Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Walter Heppler, loving mother of Patricia Godbout (Ivan) of Dartmouth and loving grandmother of Nicole and Andrew Godbout. Jean is also survived by her brothers - Kenneth (Anna), Maurice (Anna -...

Roderick Paul Ryan

Published in the Corner Brook Western Star.

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughter, Rod Ryan, aged 54 years. Predeceased by his father Henry; sister Nancy and parents in law Ruth and Albert Gould. Leaving to celebrate his life is his wife of 23 years, Sharon; his daughter Rebecca; mother Mary Ellen; siblings Eugene (Julia), Raymond, Tony (Cathy), Cathy,...

Agnes Bridget Bragg

Born: 18/06/1928

Passed on: 14/08/2016

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Sunday August 14, 2016 in the presence of her loving family, Agnes Bridget Bragg (nee McGrath) aged 88. Predeceased by her loving husband Jim, brother Clem, and sister Wilhelmina. Left to cherish her memory are her seven children Donna Oliver (Charlie), Randy (Connie), Brenda Coffey (Bob),...

JOAN MACKEIGAN

Passed on: 10/08/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that the family of Joan MacKeigan, announce her passing at Seaview Manor in Glace Bay on, Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at 83 years of age. Born in Donkin, she was the daughter of the late Cuthbert and Mary Struthers. Predeceased by her husband, Forrester. She is survived and will be missed by her sons, Leslie (Miwon),...

Dorothy Irene Stavert RN

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

The death occurred at the Prince County Hospital Summerside on Sunday August 14th 2016, Dorothy Irene Stavert RN of Lower Freetown aged 92 years. Wife of the late Walter P. Stavert and mother to the late Barbara Burns. Mother of Donald (Judy), Gary, Peter (Carol), Nancy (Rohit Sarawat) and Elmer (Bev) Stavert, mother-in-law of Alan Burns,...

HAROLD WEBSTER

Born In: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 16/06/1925

Passed on: 13/08/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Harry Webster, of Sydney, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Taigh Na Mara Nursing Home, Glace Bay, surrounded by loved ones. Born June 16, 1925, in Halifax, he was a son of the late George Edward and Vera Kathleen (Pettipas) Webster. Harry is survived by his wife, Joyce (Pretty); sister, Ruby (George) Slaunwhite, Terrence Bay, N. S.;...

Dorothy Irene, RN Stavert

Published in the Summerside Journal Pioneer.

The death occurred at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Sunday, August 14, 2016, Dorothy Irene Stavert, RN, of Lower Freetown aged 92 years. Wife of the late Walter P. Stavert and mother to the late Barbara Burns. Mother of Donald (Judy), Gary, Peter (Carol), Nancy (Rohit Sarawat) and Elmer (Bev) Stavert, mother-in-law of Alan Burns,...

Eileen Mary Farr (nee Mahoney)

Born: 05/08/1959

Passed on: 14/08/2016

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved wife and mother, Eileen Farr, age 57, on Sunday, August 14th, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents Leo and Margaret Mahoney; parents-in-law Harold and Alice Farr; brothers-in-law Bob Hynes and John Farr (and wife Josephine)....

Alan Pitts

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Alan Daniel Pitts, 67, formerly of Westville, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 7, 2016 at his home in Ottawa. Al was the eldest son of Muriel Muir - Pitts, Westville, and the late Daniel W. Pitts. Al leaves to mourn his Mother; sisters Sharon Henderson, Roger’s Hill, Brenda, Langley, BC, Norma (Gordon) Smith, Lwr....

EDITH SCHOFIELD

Born: 31/03/1948

Passed on: 14/08/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Edith Evelene Schofield, 68, of Brookside Rd. Halifax, N. S., passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016, following a two year fight against cancer. Born in Sydney, N. S., on March 31, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Dorothy (Robello) Morrison of Sydney, N. S. Edith was a graduate of Sydney City Hospital School of Nursing, class of...

Gordon "Tap" MacKenzie

Published in the New Glasgow News.

It is with broken hearts, the family announces the death of Gordon Clarence “Tap” MacKenzie of Sundridge, formerly of Westville, who passed away on Saturday evening, August 13, 2016, at his home. Born in Westville, he was a son of Jean (MacGillivray) MacKenzie, Westville and the late Clarence MacKenzie. Gordie “Tap” grew up in...

Sandra "Sandy" (nee Younker) MacDonald

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

On Saturday, August 13, 2016 Sandra suddenly slipped into the arms of her saviour surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Blain MacDonald, mom of Treena MacDonald, Chris (Leanne) MacDonald, Sara (Al) MacLeod, and amazing Ma of Caleb, Tyler, Davis, Ella and Kayleigh. Beloved sister of Dougie (Irene) Younker, Bobby (Debbie) Younker,...

Virginia Magdalene George

Born: 24/09/1944

Passed on: 04/08/2016

Published in the Corner Brook Western Star.

Corner Brook, NL It is with heavy hearts that the children of Virginia George announce her passing at the Foothills Clinic in Calgary, Alberta, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, August 4, 2016. She was a treasured mother to Vicki (Paul Humber), Corner Brook, Tina (Bryan Thoreston), Calgary, AB, Laurie Ann, Corner Brook, Lourena (Greg...