19848 announcements in 2017

Foster Ellsworth Smith

Published in the Truro News.

Smith, Foster Ellsworth - 82, Truro, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Born in Hemford, NS he was the son of the late, Arthur and Lula “Avis” (Ringer) Smith. Foster is survived by his children, Deborah (Warren), Truro, Darlene Westhaver (Russell), Manganese Mines, Donna Nelson (Reagan), Red Deer, AB, Daniel, Hilden,...

Lillie Kathleen Stewart

Published in the Truro News.

STEWART, Lillie Kathleen – age 94 of Truro, formerly of Stewiacke, passed away September 19, 2017 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. A Celebration of Lillie’s Life will be held 2-4pm Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2, Shubenacadie.

Phyllis Jane (Mulhall) MacNeill

Published in the Truro News.

MacNeill, Phyllis Jane (Mulhall) - 81, of Truro died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre after a brief illness. Born and raised in Liverpool, she was the daughter of the late Cyril and Elizabeth Mulhall. Predeceased by her brother F/L John (Jack); sister Ann Moffat. She raised five boys in Halifax with her...

Mildred Jeanette (Jamieson) Lynk

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Card of Thanks Mildred Jeanette (Jamieson) Lynk The family of the late Mildred Jeanette (Jamieson) Lynk, wish to sincerely thank our relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness and help during our recent bereavement. Our special thank you to Father Norman MacPhee, organist Stephen McNeil, scriptural readers, Leona Conron and Barbara...

Beverly Wilfred Chapman

Published in the Amherst News / The Citizen-Record.

It is with great sadness that the family of Beverly Wilfred Chapman age 78 of Nappan announce his passing on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at home. Born in Amherst, he was a son of the late Roy L. and Francis H. (Gouchie) Chapman. At a very young age, Bev began his lifelong career at Robb Engineering in Amherst until retirement. Bev will be...

DR. ELISABETH A. DIXON

Published in the Sechelt Coast Reporter.

January 16, 1944 - June 25, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Elisabeth Ann Dixon on June 25, 2017. Our Lis - a warm easy smile, a huge sense of humor, selfless, endless giving, acceptance, commitment, integrity, a passion for learning, forever curious. All that and so much more. She rarely spoke of her many...

DAVID ANDREW MAUL

Published in the Sechelt Coast Reporter.

Born June 24, 1972 in St. Catherines, Ontario. Passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, August 26, 2017. David was the caring and proud Dad of his only son, Joshua. Predeceased by Cynthia (2007), Joshua's mom. Loving son of Wendy, nephew of David and grandson of Vicky. Predeceased by his grandfather (1989). Memorial services were held...

HARRY WOODWARD WHITTAKER

Published in the Sechelt Coast Reporter.

January 29, 1930 - September 10, 2017 At the age of 87, Harry's tired heart has stilled. He spent his early life in Burnaby and on the Sunshine Coast, where he met his wife of 63 years, Rosemarie. After three years in the Air Force, stationed in Ontario, Harry and Rosemarie returned to BC where Harry began a 30 year career as a radio technician...

Anthony Robert "Tony" Pike

Born In: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Born: 02/11/1957

Passed in: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Passed on: 16/09/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

It is with great sadness that the family of Tony (Anthony Robert) Pike announce his passing in Calgary on Saturday September 16, 2017 at the age of 59. Tony will be lovingly remembered by his partner Margie Cooley and her family; his children T.J., Cameron (Samira) and their mother (Perri Ann Pike); he was the very proud Pompa of grandsons...

Marita Margaret Doucette

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Marita Doucette (nee Doiron), at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre, Charlottetown, on Monday, September 18, 2017, surrounded by her loving family, aged 87. Marita was the beloved wife of Edward Doucette; mother of Anna (Ray), Paul, Patty (Stephen) and Marina; and grandmother...

SAMUEL THOMAS JAMES (SAM) SIMPSON

Published in the Sechelt Coast Reporter.

Sam Simpson, 59, of Gibsons, BC passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Melanie, three children, Melissa (Craig), Aimee (Brandon), Blake, and six grandchildren. Also survived by his mother, Erma and two sisters, Kathleen (Mike) and Joni (Mario) and three nephews....

CORA MERLE SHEFFIELD

Published in the Sechelt Coast Reporter.

December 25, 1921 – September 10, 2017 Born and raised in Victoria, Merle planned to go to University to become a teacher, but married instead and moved to West Vancouver in 1942 where she and her husband Jack raised their family. When their youngest child started school, Merle started volunteering at University Hill Preschool for...

WENDY MARIE STEELE (nee Billingsley)

Published in the Sechelt Coast Reporter.

1944 - 2017 Passed suddenly on July 9. Wendy is predeceased by parents, Bill and Alice Billingsley, and brother Gary. Wendy is survived by children Jim and Shannon, sisters Cheryl and Dayle, grandchildren Tyler, Hayley, Brandon and Breann. No service by request. Wendy's ashes will be placed with her favourite grandmother in St. Hilda's...

LAWRENCE R. MILLER

Published in the Sechelt Coast Reporter.

July 12, 1951 - September 15, 2017 It is with great sadness that we would like to announce the passing of Lawrence R. Miller, also known as Larry. He passed tragically on the evening of Friday, September 15 near his home in Old Egmont, BC. He is survived by his wife Bev, daughter Heidi, son-in-law Joe, son Rory, daughter-in-law Monika and his...

JANICE MARY WATSON (nee Woollard)

Published in the Sechelt Coast Reporter.

July 4, 1938 – September 8, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jan Watson on September 8, 2017, at home, surrounded by family and dear friends. Jan’s battle with cancer was short but one that she met with great courage and dignity. Jan was born in Watford, England to Kitty and Charles Woollard. Together with...

IRENE MARGARET RANKIN WRAY (nee Balmer)

Published in the Sechelt Coast Reporter.

December 25, 1925 - September 14, 2017 Irene peacefully breathed her last breath of this life, at home with family, on Thursday last. She was pleased to leave after a long, happy, healthy life of 92 years and a marriage of 66 years. Born in Dunoon, Scotland to Daniel and Jeannie Balmer; met Graham Wray in September, 1940 and married him in the...

Arthur Garfield Ripley

Published in the Amherst News / The Citizen-Record.

Arthur Garfield Ripley After a brief illness, Arthur Garfield Ripley, 88, of Maccan, passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Born in Maccan, he was a son of the late Harold and Lila (Mills) Ripley. Arthur was a licensed stationary engineer, employed by the Canada Electric Co. and continuing...

Gloria MacGillivary

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

In Memory Gloria MacGillivary Sept. 21, 2013 We think about you always We talk about you too. We have so many memories But wish we still had you. Missing You! JoAnn and Paula

Allan William Pound

Published in the Charlottetown Guardian.

The death occurred peacefully, at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre, Charlottetown, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, of Allan Pound, loving husband and best friend of Betty Pound (nee Smith), of New Glasgow, aged 59 years. He was the loving and heroic Dad of Chris (Christy), Darryl (Andrea), Daddy’s little girl, Tay and chosen son, Brian...

Velma Myrtle King Young

Born: 13/01/1932

Passed on: 19/09/2017

Published in the St. John's Telegram.

Passed peacefully away at Agnes Pratt Home on September 19, 2017, Velma Myrtle King Young, in her 86th year. Velma was born in Bay Roberts to Walter and Fannie (nee Samways) Caravan on January 13, 1932. Velma was proud of her profession as a nurse and served as the Director of Nursing at the Janeway Children's Hospital. She is survived by her...