Kimberly Charlene Young

Young, Kimberly Charlene – Age 55, of Musquodoboit Harbour. It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Kimberly Charlene Young on March 22, 2022. Kim passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family after a brave 18-month battle with brain cancer.  

Born in Toronto to Linda and Ernest Doyle before moving back home to Nova Scotia, Kim grew up in the Bedford/Sackville area and spent a lot of time in Moser River. She graduated from Duncan MacMillan High School as valedictorian in 1985, the same year which she married Terry Findlay. She went on to study travel and tourism in Halifax, and worked for a number of years at Liscomb Lodge. She then took a position at Credit Union Atlantic. She and Terry had two boys, Kyle and Kane who she said are equally handsome, and were her whole world.

Kim (or ‘Chickie’ as she was known), married her loving husband, Mike Young in 2006. Kim ran a successful bookkeeping business until the end of her life. Along with Mike, they also ran their own construction company, Birkshire Developments, for over 20 years, living in Musquodoboit Harbour where they built their dream home in 2018.

Kim was predeceased by her father, Ernie (1997) and stepfather, Perry (2016). She is survived by her husband, Mike; sons, Kyle and Kane; stepdaughters, Amanda (Brody) Olsen and Ashley (Tyler) MacDonald; grandchildren, Bella, Chase, and Sophie; mother, Linda; aunt, Kathleen; uncle, Ken; sister-in-law, Cheryl; brother-in-law, Tim; mother-in-law, Pat; and dogs, Oliver and Drake. All of whom love her deeply.

Kim volunteered on the Twin Oaks Hospital Foundation board for many years as treasurer, as well as with the Musquodoboit Harbour and Area Chamber of Commerce. She believed in giving back to the community– a lesson she would instill in her boys. She enjoyed baking and was well known for her famous cookies. She had a green thumb and would spend hours working on her flower beds. She loved spending time with the ‘girls’, Linda, Rhonda, Wendy, and Tammy as well as many other dear friends. In her final years she also took up quilting at home by the lake (with lots of help from the dogs). 

Kim will be deeply missed by all who knew her, especially Mike and her boys.

The family would like to thank the nurses and palliative care team, as well as Northwood Homecare for the assistance in the final weeks. 

There will be no funeral as per Kim's wishes, however a Celebration of Life will be held for friends and family on June 11th in their home.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Canadian Cancer Society or Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital Foundation.  

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Leslie Wood

Wood, Leslie - A Celebration of Life will be held on April 2 at 2 p.m. in First United Church, 7964 Highway 7, Musquodoboit Harbour with Rev. Joan Griffin officiating. Masks are recommended and seating is limited.

Robert Addison Webber

Webber, Robert Addison – Age 94, passed away peacefully in the Magnolia Continuing Care Community on March 22, 2022. Robert was a son of the late Maynard and Stella (Wharton) Webber, Burntcoat Road, Noel, Hants Co.

Robert was a painter in his younger years. He then decided to go into sales and worked at William Stairs, Son and Morrow for many years before starting his own business which he had for over 20 years. After that he went to work at National Car Rental, until he retired at age 87. He was an avid golfer and a founding member of Elmsdale Baptist Church, where he served for many years.

Robert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Della (Taylor); daughters, Lisa (David), Connie; grandchildren, Andrew (Caitlyn), Cassandra, Matthew; and great-grandson, Jude; sister, Audrey, Ontario.

He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, John, William; and sister, May.

We would like to thank the wonderful, caring staff on Sunflower cottage and the recreation department at the Magnolia for all they did for our dad.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

The Funeral Service will be Monday, March 28 at 2pm, Elmsdale Baptist Church. Dad, we hope the weather channel is on in Heaven.

Funeral arrangements being provided by Arimathea Funeral Co-op Ltd, Upper Musquodoboit. 

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Leslie Garfield Dickie

Dickie, Leslie Garfield – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father, Bumpa, brother, uncle, and friend. Les passed away peacefully in the VG hospital on Thursday March 17th, 2022. Although his four-year battle with dementia and a very short and rapid battle with cancer challenged him recently, his kind-hearted, easy-going nature held steady throughout.

Leslie was born in Middle Musquodoboit and was a son of the late Lester and Goldie Dickie. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sharron (Monck). Les is also survived by his children, Tony (Heather) Dickie and Angela (Donald) LeBlanc; grandchildren, Matt (Charlotte) Dickie, Megan (Cory) Allen, and Dylan LeBlanc; great-grandchildren, Claire, Grace, and Hudson; siblings, Florence (Dick) Irwin, Sandra (Ed) MacKay, and Rod (Pam) Dickie, as well as several nieces and nephews. Les will be dearly missed by many.

Les spent most of his working career in retail management (Co-op Atlantic for many years), traveling and living throughout Atlantic Canada, spending the last 22 years in Cole Harbour. Some of his favourite places to live included PEI, Campobello, and Labrador City. Throughout his life, some of his favourite pastimes included going on long drives, meeting new people, or being near a lake, stream, or brook with his fishing pole. Fishing trips were always made extra special when joined by grandchildren or other loved ones.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to staff on 3B (VG), the Palliative Care program, and continuing care/homecare. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In his memory, we invite friends and relatives to enjoy a peaceful fishing trip in his honour. If you would like to make a donation in his memory, please give consideration to doing so to the Palliative Care unit/program in your local community.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.

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Stella Edmonds

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Stella Edmonds and her daughter Christine will be held in Riverview United Church, Elmsdale on March 31, 2022 at 2 p.m. Covid protocols will be practiced at the service.

Christine Jane Edmonds

Edmonds, Christine Jane –It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christine Jane Edmonds on March 18th, 2022. She was a daughter of Arthur and the late Stella (Wright) Edmonds. Chris loved gardening, photography, painting, the beach, and enjoying time with her friends, family and her baby, Shortcake. Chris had a strong supportive group of friends, loved and was loved deeply. Chris had her mother’s caring nature, which carried into a career as an LPN and then an EPA. She spent her most recent years at Westmount Elementary. She cared deeply for her kids at school and doing respite, these children and their families really made their way into her heart.

Chris is survived by her father, Arthur; her brother, Arthur (Donna); and sister, Diane. Chris was a proud aunt and great aunt to 19. She taught them strength and optimism. Chris spent her last few weeks living with her nieces and nephews, where she got to make up the time that was taken by the pandemic. Chris passed away peacefully with her family by her side.

She was predeceased by her mother, Stella.

The family wants to thank her nurses and all of her health care providers for their kindness and compassion during the course of her illness and during the final days. The memorial service to celebrate the life of Christine J Edmonds and her mom, Stella will be held in Riverview United Church, Elmsdale on March 31st, 2022 at 2 p.m. A reception will follow. Covid protocols will be practiced at the service. Donations in memory of Chris may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society.

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Douglas Norman Falkenham

Falkenham, Douglas Norman – Age 72, of Truro passed away March 12, 2022 following a lengthy illness.

Doug retired from Kraft Canada following a 30 year plus career.

Surviving are wife, Gale (Ward); daughter, Jennifer; sisters, Nancy (Larry) McDonald, Judy (Larry) Llewellyn; step-mother, Iona Merrithew; uncles, David (Carolyn) Conrad; Bobby Conrad; his beloved cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, Gerry and Irene Falkenham.

Cremation has taken place.

A private family gathering for the interment will take place at a later date.

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Clinton Reese Nickerson, CPO1

Nickerson, Clinton Reese – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Clinton Reese Nickerson, age 92, on March 17, 2022. He was born in Barrington Shelburne County, Nova Scotia to parents, Mary (Lewis) Nickerson and Samuel Wesley Nickerson.

Clinton or Nick, as he was referred to by his Navy buddies, joined the Royal Canadian Navy at the tender age of 20 serving for a year before moving into the special forces unit in Korea during the Korean War. Upon retuning to Canada he made the Navy his career, serving on numerous ships, retiring as Chief Petty Officer 1st class. He met the love of his life, Jean McCaul, in Ontario while on leave in Camp Borden. They were married sixty-six years before she passed. After he retired from the forces he worked as a commissioner at the Dartmouth General Hospital and then at the Halifax International Airport. During his retirement years he had many varied interests; he loved hunting and playing cribbage. He enjoyed working with wood and created many lovely furnishings for our homes, many of which we still have as reminders of his skill in woodworking. He even dabbled in cooking making delicious cakes, cupcakes, and Christmas goodies, there really wasn’t any better fish chowder or baked beans in the world than his. He loved family gatherings and often expressed the pride he felt in his family. Our dad was always there to offer a helping hand, he was generous to a fault, always teasing and joking, he had a great sense of humour as well. We learned so much about life by growing up with such a strong role model.

He will be dearly missed by his children and in-laws, Richard (Barb Curren), Wanda (Gerald Dillman), Pamela, Darlene (Ken Farrell), Marion (Jim Mackie), and Paula; his grandchildren, Garett (Emily) Dillman, Randall (Megan) Dillman, Christopher (Nicholette) Nickerson, Robert (Alex Warman) Nickerson, Thomas Nickerson, Ian (Heidi) Kerr, Tracy Kerr, Aaron (Ashley) Farrell, Ryan (Mickeelie Webb) Farrell, Laura (Rodney) Croft, Amey (Morgan M.) Farrell; his great-grandchildren, Katrina Kerr, Milla Kerr, Emmett Kerr, Claire Dillman, Jack Dillman, Lena Dillman, Simon Nickerson, Sylvie Nickerson, and Reese Croft.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Jean; his sisters, Kathleen and Betty; his brothers, Brenton, Roger, Avery, and Lee.

Our family would like to thank the staff on 4-West and the Palliative care team at Camphill, Veterans Memorial Hospital for their caring and loving attention to the needs of our incredible dad. Also a special thank you to Samantha the RN who sat with our dad through the night. We couldn’t be more grateful to this team of very professional people. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Meagher’s Grant Cemetery or the Lower Musquodoboit Pastoral Charge in his memory.

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Eugene Francis Wilkinson

Wilkinson, Eugene Francis – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eugene Wilkinson at home on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, at the age of 73.

Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late John and Grace (Blakney) Wilkinson.

He was a fan of the Earnhardt’s and NASCAR and he loved the Toronto Maple Leafs. Fishing was also a favourite hobby of his and many of his weekends were spent at Scotia Speedworld and Riverside Speedway as a race official. He had been employed with Shaw Group in his earlier years, later changing his profession into the collecting of garbage. He worked with Lantz Leasing from 1975 to 1996 and then from 1996 until his retirement in 2016 with High Tide ECO Management Ltd.

Eugene leaves behind his wife of 53 years, June (Dennis) Wilkinson; daughter, Charlene Wilkinson (Kevin); son, David Wilkinson (Rhonda); granddaughter, Alexis Murphy.

Eugene was predeceased by half-brothers, Carl Hustins, George Hustins and Gilbert Hustins.

Cremation has taken place.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Sandy Hill Cemetery, Belnan.

Memorial donations may be made to Sandy Hill Cemetery c/o 1348 Highway 214, Belnan, NS B2S 2R2.

Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.

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Beatrice Olive Dean

Dean, Beatrice Olive – Age 90, of Truro, passed away March 13, 2022 in Wynn Park Villa.

Born in Fosterville, NB, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Hattie (Boone) Veysey.

In 1984, she married Lewis Crosby Dean who predeceased her in 2013.

Surviving are sister, Betty Mills and a number of nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service.

Burial will be at a later date in Hillcrest Cemetery, Upper Musquodoboit.

Memorial donations may be made to a local SPCA.



Reginald William Hamilton

Hamilton, Reginald William – Just a few weeks shy of his 91st birthday, Reg passed away peacefully on March 12, 2022 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.

Born in Chaplin, he was a son of the late Raymond and Charlotte (Bezanson) Hamilton.

Reg is survived by his wife, Audrey Stewart-Hamilton; his sons, Hallie (Susan) and Lennie; grandchildren, Halley Jr., Cheryl (Dion), Jason (Carrie), Kelly (Sean Francois), Kamy Creelman; great-grandchildren, Lily and Leia Francois, Savannah, Brooklyn Jaycee Hamilton; also Audrey’s sons, Andrew (Sue), Darrell (Lori), Derrick (Frankie); granddaughters, Gaylynn (Matt), Dee-Ann (Dylon). Reg will also be missed by Booger and Baillie.

Besides his parents, Reg was predeceased by his first wife, Florence Brown Creelman; his stepson, Frank Creelman and his wife, Brenda; sisters, Beatrice LeBruin, Martha Rogers; brother, Raye.

Reg was a meat cutter for a number of years before an accident put him off work for a year. He then went to work for the Town of Truro for 20 plus years, a job he loved, worked hard at and made many friends. Reg loved the outdoors as you could tell by the well manicured lawns and the evenly snow-blown driveways at his Shortts Lake Road home. Reg enjoyed going to the Camp with Hallie and the boys. He looked forward to the Stewart family reunions every five years and especially the Ontario boys coming home every year for the big Thanksgiving turkey dinner put on by the Stewart boys and the long drives looking for cranberries.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

Thanks to all the doctors and nurses in Palliative Care and to Dawn Ross and her team for all their help. Thanks also to our new neighbours and friends on Kel Ry Drive, Stewiacke, especially #66 residents.

Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.

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Ralph Gordon Leck

Leck, Ralph Gordon – Age 79, of Halifax and formerly of Falmouth, died March 11, 2022 in V.G. Site QE11, Halifax.

Born in Shubenacadie, he was a son of the late Norman and Margaret (Gould) Leck.

Ralph was a retired school teacher.

Surviving are his niece, Laurette Palmer; nephew, Andrew (Darra) Palmer and their children, William and Aylen; brother-in-law, John Palmer, all of Ontario; aunt, Shirley Gould; cousins, Karen Harris, Judy MacIvor, Faye Cooper, Nancy Gallant and their families in Nova Scotia; also a number of close friends in Falmouth and Halifax. He will be missed by the staff of 7A Palliative Care Unit where he volunteered for many years and the friends that he made from St. Andrews United Church suppers who were like family to him.

Cremation has taken place.

There will be no visitation or funeral service.

The family would like to thank CNIB and the Canadian Cancer Society for all their outstanding care and support over the years.

Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.

Rodney Edward Vaughan

Vaughan, Rodney Edward – Rodney Edward Vaughan passed away peacefully March 10, 2022, two weeks short of his 87th birthday. Beloved only child of Christine and Dimmock Vaughan he was born in Wolfville in 1935. He attended Acadia University, McGill and Ontario Institute for Studies in Education where he also worked. Ahead of his time, and never one to conform he was the first student to sport a beard at Acadia and often told the story of jumping through windows when late for class.

Artistic, brilliant, generous, stubborn, funny, deeply moral, devoted father and teacher, he is fondly remembered by students at MRHS where he shared his love of running, trivia, astronomy, computers, juggling and skipping. Ever optimistic, he encouraged students and strangers alike to reach their full potential and become the "master of their destiny".

Rodney founded Musquodoboit’s "Valley Views" newspaper and was actively involved with the Unitarian Church, where he married the second and longest love of his life, Barbara Harsanyi.

Always inclusive, Barbara and Rodney helmed a large extended family, and enjoyed years of happy times together at Hobbiton, swimming, kayaking and hiking with family and friends and travelling together to Europe and the Caribbean.

Fiercely independent, he ran marathons and had a wild dedication to fitness. Rodney lived at home until the last possible moment, when declining health brought him to the QE2 and VG. Many thanks to the dedicated staff who cared for him throughout the fall and winter and to "Lord and Lady Kelly" who looked out for both him and Barbara.  Your kindness and consideration are greatly appreciated.

Rodneys' gentle nature, curiosity, love of debate, open mindedness, multi paged verses, and passion for learning will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. 

He leaves behind wife, Barbara; former wife, Rose; children, Nika (Steve) and Jeremy (Karin); foster child, Chris; grandchildren, Geordie (Danielle), Holly, Anna (Eric), Erica and Nick; great-grandchildren, Thomas, Lucy and Alex.

Sadly, predeceased by step-daughter, Daina.

A celebration of life will be held in the summer.

Donations in memory may be made to any environmental organization, Ecology Action Centre or the Alzheimer's Society.

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Leslie Albert Wood

Wood, Leslie Albert – Age 75, of Head of Jeddore, passed away March 9, 2022 in Parkland at the Lakes, Dartmouth.

Born in Amherst, he was a son of the late Rev. Laurie and Enid (Dobson) Wood.

Surviving are his wife, Dawn (Cooper); daughter, Michelle (Greg) MacKenzie; son, Michael; grandsons, Adam, Cameron and Ewan; brother, David (Jane); sisters, June, Margaret (Paul).

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 2 in First United Church, 7964 Highway 7, Musquodoboit Harbour with Rev. Joan Griffin officiating. For further service details, please check this website.

Memorial donations may be made to Berwick United Church Camp or charity of your choice.

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Dale Marie Neil

Neil, Dale Marie – age 67, of Meaghers Grant, passed away March 1, 2022 at home.

Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Freeman Osborne and the late Shirley (Grady) Osborne-Gilliam.

She loved being at the camp in Lake Charlotte, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and always had her dog, Roxy by her side.

Surviving are children, Stacey (Leonard White), Tracey (Gary Duggan), Harold “Bud” (Yvelle); and their father, Harold Neil; siblings, David, Greta, Randy (Michelle), Jamie (Cathy), Sherry; grandchildren, Samantha, Colin, Taylor, Diane, Garrett, Cohen, Izzy; great-grandchildren, Gwendolyn, Gracelynn, James; life partner, Harry Stevens; Harry’s siblings, Sheila, Carolyn, Heather, Shirley, Beatrice, Jessie, Faye, Donna, Tony; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sister, Pauline; and step-father, James Gilliam.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to The Lung Association of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice.

Special thanks to Beatrice and Jessie for the wonderful care and support they provided.

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Elizabeth "Beth" Dianne Newell-Friis

Newell-Friis, Elizabeth Dianne “Beth” – Beth passed away peacefully in her home on March 1, 2022.  Beth was born in 1957 in Grand Manan, NB. 

She is survived by her husband of eight years, Chris Friis; sister, Glenna Richardson and brother-in-law, David; brother, Robert Newell; brother, David Newell and sister-in-law, Jean together with nieces and nephews. 

As a young adult, Beth gave her heart to Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior joining Youth With A Mission where she travelled the world telling others of Him.  Beth became a member of Motis O Dance Theatre in Ontario and worshipped the Lord through her love of dance.  Beth relocated to rural Nova Scotia in her early forties and purchased a beautiful ocean front home in Lawrencetown.  Beth was a beloved therapist in private practice and devoted her life to the healing of others openly sharing her faith in Jesus inspiring them toward a personal relationship with Him.  Beth was very involved in her faith community in Good Shepherd Church, Lawrencetown where she served in many different capacities promoting her love of the dance.  In more recent years, Beth had a vision for a new recreational activity in Lawrencetown called the Flying Project which offered persons with physical disabilities the chance to fly on bungee cords giving them greater freedom of movement.  Every summer Beth shared her love of dance at the Atlantic Christian Ashram. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in Good Shepherd Church, Lawrencetown on April 6, 2022 at 1pm. Donations in memory of Beth may be made to Project Colors International, a small non-profit aid society committed to uplifting children, families, animals and communities around the globe.

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Agnes Flora Hyslop

Hyslop, Agnes Flora – Age 88, of Fletchers Lake, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2022 with family by her side.

Born in Fletchers Lake, she was a daughter of the late Dennis and Cora (MacDonald) Vaughan.

Mom was an amazing person who was always there to help others. She could be counted on to be there for you and always put you ahead of herself. Her dedicated faith in Jehovah helped her through the hard times in life.

Surviving are sisters, Joyce Patriquin, Judy Publicover; children, Patricia (William) Page, Derrick (Sunny), Jeffrey, Annabelle Hyslop (Bill); eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandson.

She was predeceased by her husband, Twin; son, Gregory; daughter, Abagail; sisters, Gladys, Ruth; brothers, George, Herb, Hector and Frank.

Cremation has taken place.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Donations in her memory may be made to Alzheimer Society.

Many thanks to the wonderful staff of Oakwood for the care Mom received while she lived there.

Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.

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Logan Frederick Shaw

Shaw, Logan Frederick – Age 65, of Upper Stewiacke, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2022 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.

Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Richard and Emily (Lemon) Shaw.

Surviving are Kim Werkman; son, Richard (Jen); daughter, Toni (Chuck) Rines; former wife, Heather Shaw; grandchildren, Dominic, Ben, Trinity, Abby; sisters, Marg (Fred) Ashe, Betty (Stephen) Johnson; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was predeceased by brother, Allen.

Cremation has taken place.

A graveside service will be held in the spring in Riverside Cemetery, Upper Stewiacke.

Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.

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Marny Isabel Roode

Roode, Marny Isabel – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marny Isabel (Cole) Roode of College Lake, at the age of 80 years. Marny passed away peacefully on February 25, 2022, in Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Unit, surrounded by her family. She was born in Grand Manan, N.B. and grew up in Collingwood, N.S.

Marny trained to be an RN at Amherst Hospital and Children’s Hospital, Halifax and worked at Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital and Children’s Hospital, Pictou. Along with her family, she spent many memorable years creating numerous travelling and camping adventures throughout the Maritimes. She was an avid sports fan, and cherished her beloved Senators and Blue Jays. She was never at a loss for conversation, as she knew every player and statistic on her teams.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Donnie; daughter, Debbie (Tom), Scotsburn; son, Barry, Italy; sister, Joanne, Clearwater, B.C.; nieces and nephews, Catherine, Norm, and Jerri; grandchildren, Brett (James), Isaac (Ericka), Cole; and great-grandchildren, Hunter, Brock and Autumn.

She was predeceased by her parents, Norman and Margaret Cole, Oxford; and her sister, Dawn, Vancouver.

We offer a special thanks for the compassion shown by Dr. Anne Kwasnik and staff on 4th floor and Palliative Care Units, Aberdeen Hospital.

A graveside funeral will be held, later in the summer, at Wyvern cemetery, Wyvern, Cumberland County.

Donations may be made to Canadian Mental Health Association or charity of choice.

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Ruth "Ruthie" Brown

Brown, Ruth “Ruthie” – The peaceful death occurred in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, on February 25, 2022, of Ruth "Ruthie" (MacDonald) Brown of Enfield, in her 90th year. She was the wife of the late John Brown. Ruthie was born in Souris, PEI, a daughter of the late Hubert-Alec and Alice “Bessie” MacDonald.

She is survived by her son, Christopher; brothers, Billy and Syl; sister, Sheila Guay; many nieces and nephews; dear friends, Jack and Lavern; and caregiver and friend, Adam, who was like a son to her.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brothers, Francis, Alexander, Gordon "Buddy", John E. “Johnny”, Harry; sisters, Alice Elizabeth “Betty”, Helen “Daisy”, Gertrude “Gerty”, Dorothy, Edna, Elsie, Edie and Catherine “Kay”.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit. A funeral mass and burial will take place at Saint Bernard’s Catholic Church at a later date in the spring. Ruthie's family would like to acknowledge and thank Jack, Lavern and Adam for the care, friendship and support provided to Ruthie.

Memorial donations may be made to Saint Bernard’s Catholic Church, 253 Highway 2, Enfield NS B2T 1C9 or Canadian Lung Association.

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