21544 announcements in 2016

John Murdock Sampson

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, April 2, 2016 of John Murdock Sampson of Grand Tracadie age 76 years. Beloved husband of Marina Bernice Sampson. Father of Carl and Billy Sampson of Nova Scotia and Rhonda Sampson of New Brunswick. He was predeceased by his brothers Fred, Harvey, John and Aeldred. Resting at the...

Mary 'Loretta' MacKinnon

Born: 21/07/1933

Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 02/04/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Loretta on April 2, 2016, at Parkstone Enhanced Care, Halifax. Loretta was born in North Sydney, N.S., on July 21, 1933, to the late Mary (Gillis) and Murdock MacKinnon, Sydney Mines. After attending high school in Mabou, she spent most of her life in Saint John, N.B., as a Sister of...

Cecile Desjardins

Published in the Moncton Times & Transcript.

DESJARDINS, CECILE At Villa du Repas Nursing Home of Moncton, April 2, 2016, Mrs. Cecile Desjardins of Grand Falls passed away at the age of 91. She was the widow of Leon Desjardins. Born at Drummond in 1924, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Emma (Massé) Ouellette. Mrs. Desjardins was a teacher for 33 years. The past few years, she...

Thelma Gloria Stone

Passed on: 03/04/2016

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed away at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Sunday, April 3, 2016, Gloria Stone of Monroe, aged 61 years. Predeceased by parents Morley and Thelma Stone; nephew Trevor Langer; father-in-law Henry Ralph. Left with fond and loving memories her husband Ken Ralph; son Adam Stone; step-sons Stephen Ralph (Aislyn) and Chad Ralph;...

Velma Kelly

Published in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner.

KELLY, VELMA MAUDE Velma Kelly, formerly of Fredericton, NB passed away peacefully at Rocmaura Nursing Home, Saint John, NB on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016. Born in Stanley, NB on November 23rd, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (Scott) Harrison and was the wife of the late Harold Kelly. Velma loved life, had a huge heart...

John Donald "Donnie" Spears

Published in the Truro News.

SPEARS, John Donald “Donnie” – 85, Truro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Elroy and Bertha (MacLean) Spears. Donnie worked at Canada Post for 36 years and retired as Finance Supervisor. He was a member of Masonic Lodge # 112 for 60 years and a...

Gladys Julia Kirby (nee Vater)

Born: 02/06/1909

Passed in: Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Passed on: 04/04/2016

Published in the Corner Brook Western Star.

Passed peacefully away on Monday, April 4, 2016 in her 107th year in Stephenville. Leaving to mourn, son Glenn (Beverley), granddaughter Heidi, Beverley's parents Elsie and Nelson Bennett, as well as many friends and relatives across Newfoundland and North America. She was predeceased by her husband Norman S. Kirby (North). Gladys was the last...

Stella (Gaudet) MacAdam MacDonald

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

On Saturday, April 2, 2016 a devoted nurse, generous mother, beloved grandmother and joyous great-grandmother 'Grand Nan' chose to succumb to illness in the palliative care unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Surrounded by family, friends, and the dedicated staff of 4E. Stella held all of her loved ones in her heart knowing she...

Gladys Julia Kirby (nee Vater)

Born: 02/06/1909

Passed in: Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Passed on: 04/04/2016

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away on Monday, April 4, 2016 in her 107th year in Stephenville. Leaving to mourn, son Glenn (Beverley), granddaughter Heidi, Beverley's parents Elsie and Nelson Bennett, as well as many friends and relatives across Newfoundland and North America. She was predeceased by her husband Norman S. Kirby (North). Gladys was the last...

Lillian Estelle MacLean

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lillian MacLean, age 86 years, send her with her parents Leslie and Ethel MacLean, sisters Juanita, Joyce and Beryl and brother Gordon. Lillian will be sadly missed and remembered by her siblings Sheila, Vernon and Roma and also fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews and staff and residents...

Bernard 'Bernie' Gillis

Passed on: 02/04/2016

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness we, the family, announce the passing of our father and grandfather, Bernie Gillis on April 2, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lingan, he was the son of the late John D. and Loretta (MacKenzie) Gillis. Bernie worked in the coal mines until retirement. He liked...

Edgar Dixon

Published in the Moncton Times & Transcript.

DIXON, EDGAR ALAN 1951 - 2016 The death of Edgar Alan Dixon, 64, of Upper Cape, NB, occurred at his farm on Sunday, April 3, 2016, after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Sackville, NB, Alan was a son of the late Edgar and Joyce (Webster) Dixon. Alan had a passion for cattle, farming, and flowers. He graduated from Nova...

Richard Wilbur

Published in the Telegraph Journal.

WILBUR RICHARD H. 1926 - 2016 Died peacefully at his residence on Thursaday, March 31st, 2016; Richard "Dick" Humphrey Wilbur, husband of Marlene (Thompson) Wilbur of St. Andrews, NB. Born in Moncton, NB he was the son of the late Noble Roy and Kathleen (Humphrey) Wilbur. A man of many talents and careers - CBC News Editor, oil scout,...

Robert "Bruce" Gray

Published in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner.

GRAY, ROBERT "BRUCE" The passing of Robert “Bruce” Gray, of Fredericton, NB, husband of Patricia “Pat” Gray, occurred on Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on July 7, 1926 in Upper Kingsclear, NB, he was the son of the late Robert and Grace (Pincombe) Gray. Bruce worked as a heavy equipment...

Hon. Maurice Eugene (Mike) DeLory

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

Hon. Maurice Eugene DeLory (Mike) Bsc., M.D., C.M., L.M.C.C., C.R.C.S.(C), F.A.C.S., F.R.C.S.(C) - 1927-2016. Passed away peacefully after a short illness, Thursday March 31, 2016 at the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, surrounded by family. Born October 5, 1927 at Georgetown, Prince Edward Island, he was a son of the late Fred...

Elizabeth Mary Leonard (nee Greene)

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Liz on April 3rd. Predeceased by her parents Clarence and Patricia Greene, parents-in-law Timothy and Lucy Leonard, brothers-in-law Derm Traverse, Ken Leonard, Brian Leonard, sisters-in-law Helen Kennedy and Noreen Barton. She leaves behind with heavy hearts husband Blair Leonard, siblings...

Joe Hogan

Published in the Telegraph Journal.

HOGAN, JOE It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joe Hogan at home on April 2, 2016 at 68 years of age.  Beloved husband of Diane for 42 years.  Loving father of Joanne (Imran) and Robert (Jenn). Dear brother of Cathy (Terry) and Jim (Catherine) and brother-in-law of Dzintra. Loving uncle to his nieces and...

Roberta Alice Blaikie

Published in the Truro News.

BLAIKIE, Roberta Alice – 79, Truro, passed away peacefully, with her loving husband at her side, on Sunday evening, April 3, 2016, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Bible Hill, she was a daughter of the late John and Susan (Barteaux) Burch. Roberta is survived by her husband, Richard Blaikie; son, Kerry (Darlene) Blaikie,...

Allan John Kelly

Published in the Summerside Journal Pioneer.

Peacefully, at Prince County Hospital, Summerside on Friday, April 1st, 2016 of Allan John Kelly of Foxley River, in his 70th year. Allan was born on August 26, 1946, son of the late Francis and Margaret Kelly. He will be sadly missed by his sister Reby Bulger and brother Lloyd (Karen) Kelly of Foxley River, and his sister Florence (Leonard)...

Gerard “Gerry” Prendergast

Published in the Summerside Journal Pioneer.

The death occurred peacefully at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, P.E.I., on Saturday April 2nd, 2016 of Gerard “Gerry” Prendergast of South Shore Villa, Crapaud, P.E.I. and formerly of Summerside, aged 87 years. Gerry was born in Glace Bay, N.S. to his late parents Thomas and Florence (nee Steele) Prendergast. Beloved husband of the...