Bertha Ackles

Ackles, Bertha – Age 83, of Enfield passed away on January 7, 2023 in Magnolia Continuing Care.

Bertha was a daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (Fleet) Pace.

She is survived by children, Richard (Ginni), Gregory (Angela), Michelle (Steve) West, Cheryl (Greg) Miller; grandchildren, Aaron (Jessica), Kenneth, Jessie, Chantal (Gordie), Cody; great-grandchildren, Faith, Jackson, Bentley, Leah, Kassidy; sisters, Marg (Ken) Travis, Debbie (Keith) Zwicker; brothers, George (Doreen), Jim.

She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth; son, Ernest; brother, Don; brother and sister-in-law, Howard (Gwen) Dickie; sister and brother-in-law, Jessie (Frank) Campbell.

Bertha was a stay-at-home wife and mother while her four kids were in school. During this period, she would look after other kids from the area as well. The house and yard were always full of kids playing and she loved it. Once her last two children were reaching the end of schooling, Bertha decided to go back to work. She was the cook and head of the kitchen staff at the Irving Big Stop for years until she retired. But that did not stop her from volunteering and cooking for groups or events. She joined the UCW at Knox United Church in Lower Sackville and volunteered and became a member of Waverley Legion where she was always available to do the cooking or whatever else was needed for an event. Bertha also enjoyed playing crib at the senior’s clubs in Fall River, Waverley and Enfield.

Bert and Ken always enjoyed travelling to Bangor, Maine and New Hampshire for holidays or just a weekend away. The White Mountains were their favourite place to go.

Bertha’s other enjoyments were yard sales, shopping, eating out in restaurants, dancing and music. She enjoyed life and it did not take a lot to make her happy. She was always happy to see you when you came to visit. Family was so important to her. She adored all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were her life. The girls always needed a frilly dress and a baby doll for Christmas and the boys would need a toy car of some kind when they were small.

Bertha was known as “Mom Ackles” to a lot of her children’s friends growing up. She was like a second mother to a lot of kids. She will be missed a great deal by everyone, we all loved her dearly.

Donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia in her memory.

Family flowers only.

There will be a Celebration of Life on January 15 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Waverley Legion, 2234 Rocky Lake Dr., Waverley.

Burial at a later date for family. 

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Elaine Mildred Read

Read, Elaine Mildred – Age 75, of Truro and formerly Upper Musquodoboit passed away January 7, 2023.

Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Judson and Effie (Higgins) Hartlin.

Surviving are sons, Jonathan (Gay), Jamie, Jay; stepchildren, Smith, Mary and Phil; numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; sisters, Ivy and Joyce; brother, Lewis; daughters-in-law, Roberta and Paula; sisters-in-law, Reta and Carol Hartlin.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by husband, Garnet; brothers, Roy, Ralph and Ira.

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 21, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 147, Upper Musquodoboit.

Memorial donations may be made to Colchester SPCA or IWK Health Foundation.

Special thanks for the support of the Colchester East Hants VON.

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Mary Elaine Commo

Commo, Mary Elaine – A Celebration of Life for Mary will be held on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023 from 2-4 p.m. in Royal Canadian Legion, 299 George Street, Stewiacke, NS

Tadeusz "Ted" Gierej

Gierej, Tadeusz “Ted” – Age 75, of Halifax and formerly of Poland, passed away January 3, 2023.

Ted was a Seaman for 30 years with Department of Fisheries. In the 1970’s, he escaped Poland by jumping a Polish fishing vessel in Halifax with a few other crew members. He lived in Montreal, British Columbia and Manitoba before returning to Halifax in the 1980’s.

He is survived by brother, Richard (Elizabeth); two nephews and their families in Poland.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, at 10 a.m., in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 6476 Bayers Road, Halifax.  

Burial will be in Poland at a later date.

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

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Martha Darlene Savoy

Savoy, Martha Darlene – It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of my beautiful wife, Martha Darlene Savoy, following a hard-fought battle with cancer for the past two years. Martha passed away on December 31, 2022, at the age of 58, in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.

She is survived by her husband, Terry Savoy; mother Jean (White) Preeper; sisters, Donna, Catherine and Shelly; brothers, James and Eugene; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father, Gordon Preeper and brother, Robert.

Martha loved music and karaoke.

She will always be in our hearts. We loved her dearly and miss her very much.

Cremation has taken place.

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

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Katherine Joyce (Conrod) Collier

Collier (Conrod), Katherine Joyce – passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022 at the age of 75.

Born in Halifax, to the late Gerald and Margaret Conrod, Katherine’s formative years were spent in Musquodoboit Harbour where she attended grade school prior to the family moving to Dartmouth where she attended Dartmouth High and then on to secretarial school in Halifax.

Promptly hired by the federal government, her 35 years of service included clerical positions in Personnel, Treasury, Policy/Planning and ended as Procurement and Administration in the Oceanographic lab at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, from where she retired. She had occasions to go to sea on research vessels such as the Hudson and Acadia, which cemented her as one of the crew. She was a well-respected member of her team offering in depth knowledge of policies and procedures and also acted as union representative for crew members.

Katherine married Joseph Collier in 1979 and together enjoyed all life had to offer.  They travelled extensively throughout North America, the Caribbean and Europe always bringing back interesting and quirky tales to share with family and friends.  Her favourite place to travel was the Maritimes. She was always on the go exploring beaches, backcountry fishing, accompanying Joey in his 4x4 on prospecting trips and enjoying time on their boat or camping with their large circle of friends.

Family was very important to Katherine and she set an example of how to live life, she was vibrant with a wild sense of humor, full of adventure and left a legacy of exciting and vivid memories for all who had the pleasure to have her as part of their life.  For her family she was a pillar of strength, a fierce protector, an avid cheerleader, a wise advisor and a lively party planner. She led by example and was the first person others would turn to for advice or to share an accomplishment.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph.

Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Geraldine (Julius), Calgary; brother, Cameron (Mary), Musquodoboit Harbour; nephew, Michael (Cathy); nieces, Katherine, Marianne, and Karen (Tom); 4 great nephews; many extended family members and a large circle of dear friends.

Cremation has taken place, celebration of life will be held at later date with interment in Saint Thomas Anglican Cemetery, Musquodoboit Harbour.

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Carl E. Pettipas

Pettipas, Carl E. – Age 78 of Lake Echo, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022 in Sagewood Long Term Care Facility, Lower Sackville.  Born in Westphal, he was a son of the late Frederick Pettipas and Annie Mae (Cross) Kelly. 

Carl is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dianne (LaPierre) Pettipas; daughter, Carla (Daniel) Baker; granddaughters, Paige Baker and Taylor Baker; great-grandchildren, Landyn, Hailey, Madison; sisters, Dianne Zwicker, Sheila (Bruce) Zwicker, Bernice (David) Nantais, Nancy (Ronald) Atwood, Sherry (Keith) Conrad.

He was predeceased by great-granddaughter, Kynslee in infancy; sister, Judie Saulnier; brothers-in-law, Roland Saulnier and Ross Zwicker. 

Carl was retired from HMCS Dockyard after 33 years of service.  He was a well known local musician - guitar and vocals, throughout Nova Scotia.  His wife and he were avid campers and followed the various Bluegrass and Country festivals.  During his early retirement years, he and Dianne spent their winters in Florida making many new friends.  He enjoyed golfing and jam sessions with family and friends. 

Thank you to the wonderful staff at Sagewood especially those in Butterfly Cottage who took great care of him.

Cremation has taken place. 

A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. 

Donations in Carl's memory may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. 

Carl will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.

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Louise Jean Dickeson

Dickeson, Louise Jean – Age 83 of Bible Hill, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022, at Gables Lodge, Amherst.

Born in River Hebert, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Lois (Wilson) Newey.

She will be always missed by her husband and true love of 57 years, William “Bill”; children, Patti, Will (Jolee) and Greg; grandchildren, Lev, Simone, Mila, Julie, Asha and Barry; brother, Allison (Joyce Leadbetter) Newey; sister-in-law, Marjorie Landry; several nephews and cousins.

Besides her parents, Louise was predeceased by her brother, Thomas Newey.

Louise graduated with Honours from St. Charles Commercial School, Amherst, as a Stenographer and was employed in offices located in Halifax and Truro. After starting a family with Bill, she was a devoted mother and homemaker, taking care of her family with the greatest love and pride. She filled her home with beautiful plants, delicious aromas from the kitchen, and positive energy. Louise’s sense of fun took her on countless adventures with Bill. Whether it was square dancing, driving across Canada, staying at Berwick Camp, or travelling to see their grandchildren, they went through this life hand in hand. Louise was also a long-time member of St. David’s United Church, a life member of St. David’s United Church Women (U.C.W.), and a member and former leader of Martha Unit.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4 in St. David’s United Church, 149 Pictou Rd., Bible Hill. A memorial service will also take place at St. David’s at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 5. Rev. April Hart officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Bible Hill Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Louise’s name may be made to St. David’s United Church Mission and Service Fund, Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation, Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of one’s choice.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Stephen Ellis for the many years of his care and compassion, as well as the staff at Gables Lodge.

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Kurt Everett Risser

Risser, Kurt Everett –Age 64, of Upper Musquodoboit passed away December 17, 2022.

Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Robert and Shirley (Erskine) Risser.

Surviving are sons, Steven, Kevin (Kari); daughter, Lisa Marie; grandchildren, Abigail (Tristin), Leigh; great-grandsons, Holden and Killian; brothers, Blair (Lila), Rob (Judy), Chris (Stacey); sister, Heather (Larry).

Cremation has taken place.

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

Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

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Fern Izetta (MacPhee) Kent

Kent (MacPhee), Fern Izetta – Age 76. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother on December 19, 2022 in Colchester East Hants Heath Centre, Truro. Born in Upper Nine Mile River, Mum was a daughter of the late Phyllis (Wilson) and Herman MacPhee. 

She was predeceased by the love of her life her husband, Allan Paul Kent in 1986.

She is survived by her daughter, Paula; son, Andrew (Glenda); granddaughters, Adeline and Delaney; brother, Elmer (Joan) MacPhee, all of Rawdon Gold Mines; brother-in-law, Rev. Glen (Glenda) Kent, Bedford; nephew, Michael MacPhee, Fort McMurray; nieces, Cynthia Brown, Belnan; Jennifer Kent-Walsh, Orlando, FL; and Heather Kent, Toronto.  Mum was active in her church and community and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. She loved her family more than anything in this world and loved nothing more than spending time with them.

We would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Dr. George Burden for always caring for Mum, to Dr Lori Wood and her team at Medical Oncology in Halifax, and for care and compassion shown to Mum in her last days at the Palliative Care unit in Colchester East Hants Health Centre.  We will be forever grateful. 

Visitation will take place Thursday, December 22nd in Rawdon Gold Mines Community Hall from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 23rd at 2 p.m. in Rawdon Hill United Church, Upper Rawdon. Linton Worrell officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Mum’s memory to Canadian Cancer Society, The Palliative Care Unit at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, or a charity of your choice.

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

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R. Bernice Henley

Henley, R. Bernice –Age 78, of Hilden and formerly of Upper Musquodoboit passed away December 17, 2022 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.

Born in Sheet Harbour Passage, she was a daughter of the late Fred Harnish and Annie Dahr.

Bernice enjoyed helping others and nobody left her home empty-handed. She always kept in contact with her friends with daily phone conversations. In her younger days she made many quilts and enjoyed sewing. She and Leroy spent several years camping and going to bluegrass concerts.

Surviving are sisters, Sharon (Max) Isenor, Lantz; Betty Fisher, Onslow; Elsie Barkhouse, Sheet Harbour; brothers, Gerald, Hilden; Ronald (Elva), Sheet Harbour Passage; sister-in-law, Elsie Harnish, Sheet Harbour; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Leroy; sister, Eileen Boutilier; brothers, Lawrence, Clarence and Carl; brothers-in-law, James Barkhouse, Duncan Boutilier, Ronald Boutilier, Byron Fisher; sisters-in-law, Donna Dahr, Yvonne Dahr and Patsy Dahr.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Sharon Presbyterian Church, Dean with Rev. David LeBlanc officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Upper Musquodoboit.

Memorial donations may be made to Diabetes Canada or Kidney Foundation of Canada.

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Della Gwendolyn (Chaplin) Boyce

Boyce (Chaplin), Della Gwendolyn – Aged 92, of Bible Hill passed away peacefully, with her husband holding her hand, on December 17, 2022.

A daughter of the late Stanley and Gertrude Chaplin, Della was born in Otter Brook and raised in Middle Stewiacke.

Through lifetime friends, Art and Ruth Weatherby, she met her husband, Charlie, at the bowling alley. He always says that she picked him up out of the “gutter.” They married in the old St. Andrew’s church on a rainy Monday in 1949, with the sun coming out just in time to bless their ceremony.

Della was a wife to one, mother & grandmother to a few but a friend to many. She was an active member of St. David’s United Church, participating in the United Church Women and quilting groups. She also assisted with the Junior Choir when her children were young. Della enjoyed spending her time bowling, at which she excelled and won many prizes. She and Charlie were longtime members of the Bible Hill Square Dance Club. She also loved golfing, and playing cards with the ladies’ card club that was founded in 1958 and played until 2020 when the pandemic caused a cessation of play. She made an impact on all those she encountered.

She loved spending time at the cottage on Mattatall Lake, reading, boating and playing cards with family and great friends, John & Caren Bonnell. Her grandchildren remember fondly their time spent at the lake and will all recount stories of getting stuck in the pedal boat in the middle of the lake and their Grammy sweeping pathways in the woods.

Della was known for her caring nature, dry sense of humour and quick wit. There was always something baking in the house and she was known for her date squares, chocolate wafer cookies and biscuits. Her smile, luck playing cards and laughter will never be forgotten.

Della is survived and will be missed greatly by her husband of 73 years, Charles Boyce; sister, Mildred Cooke; children, Gwendolyn, David (Karen), and Kevin (Lesley); grandchildren, Riley (Faye), Murray (Ayla), Siobhan, Jenny (Joel), Sarah, Lynsey (Brandon), and Jaime (Ryan); great-grandchildren, Brixton, Emma, Charlie, Calum, Bohden, Kacey, Chloe, Katie & Ellie; in-laws, Flo (Vince) Weatherbee, Ralph (Audrey), Syd (Irene) and George (Linda) Boyce; in addition to many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her card club sisters, Beth MacKay, Carole MacDonald, Mabel McNutt, Lou MacKenzie, and Bev Bradley.

She was predeceased by her parents; siblings, Lewis (Olive), Homer (Anna) and Clinton (Marie) Chaplin and Elsie Takacs; in-laws, Doug (Eileen), Ron (Margaret), and Bill (Lillian) Boyce, Helen (Charles) MacNeil, Grace (Ronnie) Moore and Donald Cooke.

Special thanks to niece, Michelle Takacs; friend, Raymond Lindsay; neighbours, Scott, Jenn, Mike and Justine; the VON & Palliative care teams and Dr. Nina Makkar for the incredible support these past few months.

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

Memorial donations may be made to VON or a charity of choice.

May she rest in peace.

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Mary Elaine Commo

Commo, Mary Elaine – Age 72. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary on December 15, 2022 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.

Mary worked as a Commercial Insurance Underwriter in Alberta until she retired and moved back to Nova Scotia.  She was a Town Councillor for 8 years spending much of her elected time supporting tourism in Stewiacke.  Her strong will to survive, her vision, love of Stewiacke, toughness and infectious laugh will be missed.

She was predeceased by her parents, Hugh and Bernice (Rogers) Commo; sister, Shirley; nephew, John. 

Mary is survived by her son, Trevor (Eija); their children, Joshua, Harlie, Damian, and Sienna; nephews, Jamie, Jeffrey (Margaret); niece, Shelley (Colin) and their families.

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

No funeral by request. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. 

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

Donations may be made to Shumilacke Food Bank.

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Brandon Gregory McNeil

McNeil, Brandon Gregory – Age 28, of Upper Stewiacke, passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2022.

Born in Halifax, he was a son of Chryle (Ruggles) McNeil and the late Steven McNeil.

Brandon loved playing guitar, fishing and gardening and was a die-hard Toronto Maple Leafs fan. He enjoyed taking cars apart. Brandon was a great Dad to his children.

He will always be missed by the love of his life, Victoria; step-daughter, Briella; daughter, Violette; son, Jude and unborn son; his mother, Chryle; siblings, Jennifer McNeil (Matthew) Sanford, Trevalyn (Morgan) McNeil; nieces and nephews, Rae, Ryker, Auna, Edwin; and many other extended family members.

Cremation has taken place.

A Celebration of Life will be held Monday 2 - 4 p.m. in Middle Stewiacke Recreational Centre.

Memorial donations may be made to Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.

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James Daniel Stewart

Stewart, James Daniel – Age 64, of Middle Musquodoboit passed away December 12, 2022 at home.

Born in Middle Musquodoboit, he was a son of the late Robert and Aileen (Higgins) Stewart.

He spent 35 years working in Ontario and in 2008 moved back to Nova Scotia.

Surviving are siblings, Joan (Ron) Kenney, Ronald (Thelma), Susan Redmond, Marian (Frank) MacKay, Joe, Connie (Jeff); sister-in-law, Lorna; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by brother, Sandy; brother-in-law, Gordon Redmond.

Cremation has taken place.

In keeping with Jim’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.

Memorial donations may be made to the local food bank.

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John Richard Spiers

Spiers, John Richard – Age 73, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. 

Born in Windsor, Ontario, he was a son of the late Ernest and Ella (Bulmer) Spiers.  

John enjoyed the outdoors and for many years worked for Parks and Recreation and as a Game Warden.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking and singing.  Over the past several years, John has devoted himself in his church as an Elder, leading sermons and counselling others.

John is survived by his son, John (Angela); 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; son, MacKenzie (Dawn); brothers, Ron (Diane), Michael (Jeannie), Robert; and many nieces and nephews.

Service will be held Tuesday, December 20th at 2:30 p.m. in Dartmouth Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 35 Lakecrest Drive, Dartmouth.

Interment will be held at a later date with family. 

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William "Bill" Brush

Brush, William “Bill” – Here is the story of William “Bill” Brush, age 87 who passed from this world into the next on December 11, 2022, after a long and fulfilling life. In his last days he kissed his dear wife goodbye and then, having joined in with the voices gathered in his hospital room singing praises, he became so tired that he fell asleep. That is when he slipped away.

Before I can tell you more about his long life and why all who loved him are missing him now, you need to know a few things.

First, imagine a blue-eyed, towheaded boy growing up pretty much the same as any other kid in his little town. He played in the trainyard with his brothers, delivered groceries after school, and spent his class time daydreaming about being old enough to “join the navy and see the world”!

And so it was in 1952 when the skinny boy wearing the coke-bottle glasses turned seventeen, he set out on his quest for adventure… and love! Sailor Bill enjoyed seeing new cities and working on the ship, but after a few years it didn’t seem like enough anymore, and by the time his ship sailed into Saint John Harbour, Bill had started to think his dreams of love and of a family of his own weren’t meant to be.

It was a sad sailor who walked into his friend’s wedding in the summer of 1956, but while he stood talking with the lucky groom, Bill looked up and there, only a few steps away was a pretty girl with brunette curls and when he saw her, his heart beat so fast, he thought everyone in the room could hear how hard he fell for her right then and there!

Before summer’s end, he knew Barbara was the love of his life, so he asked her to become his wife, and before the last page of 1956 fell from the calendar, she said “I do”.

Over the next few years, the sailor kept sailing while his five children were born. They are now grown: Shelly lives in Truro; Carol is married to Tom Bremner and they also live there. Ray lives in East Village while his twin, George is in Truro, and David lives with his wife Kathy on Upper Brookside Rd.

Of course, it took a long time for his children to grow up and many things happened during those years. Bill retired from the navy and moved his family into a house they bought in Truro. There he tended his vegetable garden and made repairs on the house, while Barb kept everyone fed and stitched up all the clothes the kids wore out. While everyone settled into their new lives in the new town, the kids attended their new schools and met new friends, and Bill worked while Barb kept on filling the bellies of all her family, and sometimes the guests they brought home which was happening more and more because at that time, an amazing thing was starting. One by one, the kids met and fell in love with their Redeemer. They had never known about Him before, and now they all began to tell their parents about the One Who loved their souls. Before that year ended, all seven Brushes became members in a whole new Family.

As Bill got to know his Lord, he also grew to love people – both inside and outside of God’s church, and soon the home he and Barb were tending became a place where people of all ages felt loved and accepted, and safe and fed–sometimes one at a time around the table, sometimes around many tables of folks with grey hair. Through all this, his whole family flourished. Now you’re starting to understand why his wife and children will miss having him with them every day.  And not only them, but also those at church. The ones who loved his hugs, his big laugh, and his kind words (and even the funny ones), he loved them and they love him too.

And in case you think those are all the people who loved Bill, you should meet his “grands”, his kids’ kids. The grandchildren.  First was Heather, now married to Wayne Broomer. They live in Oshawa. Mark Saunders lives in Toronto; Scott loves living in Fort MacMurray! Tyler lives in Wolfville with his wife Svenja Blanke-Brush; Ben lives in Halifax while Julia and her husband Matt Steele are in Dartmouth; Marshall lives in East Village, Daniel in Winnipeg, and the final two grandchildren, Hannah and Bethany live in Bible Hill.  If you are counting, that makes ten.

But we are still not finished with all the people who are missing Bill’s big hugs and corny jokes, because in addition to his wife, Barb, his own children, the “Grands”, and all his friends and family in the church, there are six more people. The children of his grandchildren! He called them his “Greats”! Here they are: Elizabeth who is married to Syd Collado, her sisters Olivia and Victoria who are cousins to Ella and Liam, and their newest cousin–Elijah Blanke-Brush!

And so it happened that in his 88th year, just a couple of weeks before his and Barb’s 66th anniversary, and only hours after joining with the family gathered in his hospital room to sing praises to his Saviour, Bill fell asleep, drifting on into a new life with the only One he loved more than Barbara.  Our loss is Heaven’s gain.

Thank you for joining us to celebrate his life, his love, and our love for him. The ceremony will be held on Friday, December 16 at 2 p.m. at the Truro Alliance Church, 195 Truro Heights Road with Rev. N. Scott Penner officiating.

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Rita Dorothy Krauss

Krauss, Rita Dorothy – We regret to announce the passing of Rita (White, Delaney) Krauss, born and raised in Stephenville, Newfoundland. Rita passed peacefully at the age of 91, in Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital on December 11, 2022 with her family by her side.

She is predeceased by her parents, Joseph A. and Esther (March) White; brothers, Nicholas Percy, Percy Joseph and Albert White; ex-husbands, Leo Delaney, Reinhold Krauss.

She is survived by brothers and sisters, Roy Joseph, 'Sister' Mary, Everett Joseph, and Sheila (White) Bozec; children, Therese Dykstra, Christopher (Molly), Tony (Susan), Tina (Dan Shipley), Percy (Rachelle), Sandy (Wade Young), Joseph (Dana); grandchildren, Leah, Kyle, Jenny, Nicholas, Sheila, Jeremy, Ben, Emily; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Over her life, Rita was known for her volunteer work at various churches, gardening, the great outdoors, and her love of all animals, especially her favourite horses and dogs.

Many thanks to the wonderful Home Care Workers from Northwood, the wonderful staff at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital and EHS (Ambulance) Services, and Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, for their exceptional care and assistance. It is very much appreciated. 

Services will be held at a later date.

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Elizabeth Christine MacPhee

MacPhee, Elizabeth Christine – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Elizabeth Christine MacPhee in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro on December 9, 2022 at the age of 79.

Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Rose (Cameron) MacPhee. She grew up in Cameron’s Settlement, and also lived in Antigonish for a number of years before moving to Stewiacke.

She had various jobs, ending with Elmwood Manor in Stewiacke. She was a beautiful baker and liked to knit and do Sudoku and crossword puzzles. She got enjoyment from simple things like watching the birds and deer. Elizabeth was known to speak her mind, and had a wonderful sense of humour right up until the end.

She is survived by her children, David MacIntosh, Truro; Ceril Fleet, Port Dufferin; Robert MacPhee (Tammy), Trenton; Dawn (Pat) Breton, Gateneau, QC; Sandy MacPhee (Kim Penney), Dartmouth; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, James MacIntosh, New Glasgow and her furbaby, Piper who brought her such joy in the last year.

Elizabeth was predeceased by her partner of 33 years, Geoff Crowe; daughter, Brenda Fleet; and brother, Ernest MacIntosh.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful care that Elizabeth was shown by the nurses on the palliative care unit, as well as VON for their home visits, and by her special friend, Brenda Spinney, who without her care, Elizabeth wouldn’t have been able to remain in the home she loved.

Burial will take place in Pine Grove Cemetery, Stewiacke East.

Donations in Elizabeth’s name may be made to your local SPCA.

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Lawrence Underwood Robinson

Robinson, Lawrence Underwood – Age 87, of Maitland, passed away December 8, 2022 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.

Born in Maitland, he was a son of the late Charles and Matilda Robinson.

Lawrence grew up on the family farm and spent his early working years with Freize and Roy General Store and Department of Highways. During this time, he also did carpentry ending his career at Springhurst. Many people in the community have his handiwork in their homes. He enjoyed the time spent working on his beef farm.

Surviving are his sons, Charles (Karen), Bradley; daughter, Millie (Ron); grandson, Hudson; sister, Ellen Jean; companion, Joan.

He was predeceased by siblings, Jessie, Louis and a brother in infancy.

Cremation has taken place.

A private burial will be held in Oak Island Cemetery, Maitland.

Special thanks to the VON for their care over the past several years.

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