David "Ray" Frost

Frost, David “Ray” – Age 83, of Alton, passed away June 1, 2023.

Born in Argyle Sound, he was a son of the late Edgar and Norma (Prouty) Frost.

Ray served in the Canadian Navy for 20 years before becoming a kitchen installer for Cabinet Concepts.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley; sister, Mary Lee (Edward) Pace; daughter, Brenda Lee (John) Margetts; stepsons, Kenneth (Lynne) Partridge, Douglas (Kellie) Partridge, Jeffrey (Wanda) Partridge; several step-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to The War Amps of Canada or Hope Cottage.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff of Vimy Court and Colchester East Hants Health Centre.

What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.

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Joan Elizabeth Flewwelling

Flewwelling, Joan Elizabeth – It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our Mom, Joan Elizabeth Flewwelling on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in The Birches Nursing Home, Musquodoboit Harbour at the age of 94.  Born in Dartmouth, she was the third daughter of the late John and Hilda Paterson.

She attended Dartmouth schools and Mount Allison and Dalhousie Universities. She received her BA and Education degrees from Dalhousie, and a diploma of Certified Drug Dispenser; and she also attended the School of Fine Arts at Mount Allison University.

Joan married Richard “Dick” Flewwelling in 1953 and together they were blessed with three boys, the late John Gilford, Ian Leslie and Peter Gilford. Dick built and managed two pharmacies in Dartmouth, Flewwelling Pharmacy in Westphal and Woodlawn Pharmacy, before moving to Musquodoboit Harbour to open a second Flewwelling Pharmacy there.

Besides working for Dick in the pharmacy over the years, Joan was active in her community.  She was influential in the starting of art classes in the village, was secretary to the Board of Twin Oaks Hospital and The Birches Nursing Home, sang in the choir of First United Church, was the organist in St. Thomas’ Anglican Church and in First United Church.  She was called upon to play the organ in most of the churches, large and small, on the Eastern Shore, when needed.

She, along with friends, opened a craft shop in their barn in 1980, which served local craft people for many years.  It was known as the Old Anderson House.

She became well-known as a local artist, teaching and holding workshops and encouraging the local art community.  Most of her oil and water colour paintings show scenes of the Eastern Shore.

In 2010 she printed a book, assisted by Mary Dickson, called Dwelling Places, which consisted of over 200 ink drawings of local old houses, with write-ups about each building and the families who lived there.

She was predeceased by her husband, Dick; her little son, John; her sister, Vera (late Ray) Adlington; and her parents.

She is survived by her sons, Ian (Julie), Peter (Cheryl); grandsons, Richard (Emily), Adam (Brenden), Benjamin (Hanna); and her sisters, Ruth (Harry) Eisenhauer, Isobel Paterson; as well as nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the Doctors and staff of The Birches Nursing Home for the wonderful care of our Mom over the past several years.  

There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place.  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 1 pm at First United Church, Musquodoboit Harbour.  Rev. Joan Griffin officiating.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Church in Musquodoboit Harbour, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or charity of choice.  

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Mazie Eliza (White) Withrow

Withrow (White), Mazie Eliza – Age 86, of Elmsdale, passed away suddenly on May 21, 2023 in Wynn Park Villa, Truro, after a lengthy battle with dementia.

Born in Noel Road, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Dorcas (McCullough) White.

Mazie was a dedicated housewife and mother to her husband and four children. Mazie could often be seen walking which was a great passion for her. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, whiz words, her outside plants and attending softball games with her husband, Bob. Later in life, she took up bowling and it became one of her favorite pastimes.

Mazie will be missed by her daughter, Lisa (Rob) Stone; sons, Jay, Todd and Tracy. She was a very special “Mama” and “Grammy” to Connor and Aiden.

She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Bob; sister, Etta Spence; brothers, Henry “Parnell”, Waynie, Wesley, Ray; and several nephews.

A graveside service will be held in Sandy Hill Cemetery, Belnan, at 11 a.m. on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or Huntington’s Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family.

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

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                                                          “With Dignity”

Ethel "Molly" Mary Lennerton

Lennerton, Ethel “Molly” Mary - It is with sadness and heavy hearts, that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and grandmother on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in The Mira Long Term Care Centre, Truro.

Molly was born in Sussex, England, to Keith and Ethel Harman (Pointer).

Molly’s family, and anyone who spent time with her, could always find comfort in her warm, peaceful nature. To be near her was to be in the presence of grace. Molly rarely complained, and never expressed negativity toward anyone. She was a wonderful listener. Health conscious, she made daily exercise and moderation a priority. Molly’s etiquette and mannerisms were impeccable.

Molly was an English-Canadian war bride, having met her future husband, Doug, a Canadian Service Man, during the Second World War, in England. Over the years, she would share nostalgic stories about her life in England as a girl.

Leaving England in 1945 to start her new life in Canada, with eighteen-month-old son Michael in tow, was not without its challenges. However, Molly was never one to dwell on hardship. She had always referred to her journey across the Atlantic and the transition to family life in an unfamiliar country as “an adventure.” She was in love with her dashing husband, and went on to have three more children, Linda, Sharon and Amanda.

Until recently, she was blessed to have lived in her own home in Stewiacke, in close proximity to her daughters and granddaughter, Megan. She cherished her son Michael’s frequent visits from Montreal.

Molly was just three months short of her 101st birthday. She is survived by her children, Michael, Linda, Sharon (Blaise) and Amanda; grandchildren, Cecilia, Jeffrey, Denise, Krista, Joey, Tammy, Jaime, Jeffrey, Megan and Keegan; nineteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by husband, James Douglas “Doug”; brothers, Gordon, Jim and Tony; infant sister, Barbara; and granddaughter, Rhonda.

Cremation has taken place.

A family graveside service will take place at a later date.

Donations in memory of Molly may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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Robert Harold Lemmon

Lemmon, Robert Harold – Age 76, of Upper Stewiacke passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 14, 2023 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.

Born in Dean, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Eva (MacDonnell) Lemmon.

Robert spent his working career as a woods worker. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being in the outdoors and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Robert liked listening to music and dancing.

He will always be loved and missed by his wife, Sharon (Pratt); children, Tammy (Chris), Tracy, Troy (Ashley); daughter-in-law, Marie; step-daughter, Laurie-Ann; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 2 on the way; siblings, Francis (Blanche), Kenny (Peggy), Marilyn (Raye), Ronnie (Sue), Kathy (Cyril), Susie (Anthony), Pam (Steve), Royce; many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by son, Trevor; and brothers, Darrell and Rollie.

Cremation has taken place.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 – 8:30 in Sharon Presbyterian Church, Dean.

Memorial donations may made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

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Bernard Isaac Myatt

Myatt, Bernard Isaac – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing our father and brother, Bernie of Westville on May 14, 2023 at the age of 81.

Born in Little Dover, he was a son of the late Donald and Evelyn (Bouchie) Myatt.

After living in Ontario for many years, he moved to Westville to be nearer to his family. Bernie enjoyed a lifetime career as a burner mechanic. His love of country music, friends and family, were the things that made him happiest. You could always hear him singing a tune whenever the opportunity was put in front of him. In fact, he actually won a singing contest a short time before his illness progressed. It was what he loved to do. Bernie will be sadly missed by all his family and friends, especially the ones he made at Stellarton Legion and his AA group where he was mentor to many participants.

Bernie is survived by his four sons and two daughters, Bart (Millie), Newfoundland; Kara, Florida; Blaize (Tracey), Timberlea; John (Tanya), North Carolina; Laurie (Aaron), Massachusetts; Bernie (Hollie), Halifax; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; as well as brothers, Dave, Canso; Harvey, Cole Harbour; sisters, Vera, Centerville; Sylvia (Harold), Mount William; and Bernadette (Ray), Westville.

Bernie was predeceased by his brothers, Bert, Bill, Fred, and Donnie; and sisters, Gloria and Beatrice.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life for Bernie will be held in Stellarton Legion Branch 28 from 2 - 4 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023.

Burial will take place at a later date.

We, the family of Bernie, would like to thank all the wonderful nurses and doctors on the fourth floor and on the palliative care unit of the Aberdeen Hospital for providing such loving, compassionate care during his illness, not only to Bernie but to our family as well.

We ask that any donations in his memory be made to the Aberdeen Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, or the Stellarton Legion Branch 28.

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John "Wayne" Hartlen

Hartlen, John “Wayne” – It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Wayne Hartlen, of Fletchers Lake on May 8, 2023, at the age of 80. Wayne passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Dartmouth General Hospital.

Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Zelda (Erskine); son, Ryan (Kim); grandson, Luke; brothers, Eric (Joan) Hartlen, and Greg (Lee) Hartlen along with nieces, nephews, cousins, many friends, and the community of St. John’s United Church. He was predeceased by his parents, Eric and Muriel (Cane) Hartlen.

Wayne grew up in Bedford and Fletchers Lake, the oldest of three boys. In 1975 he graduated with his Bachelor of Divinity from the Atlantic School of Theology and was ordained by the United Church of Canada. He served pastoral charges in Welsford, NB, and Woodside Imperoyal Dartmouth. He also completed an internship in chaplaincy at Dalhousie and Mount Saint Vincent Universities. In 1984 Wayne earned his Masters of Social Work and followed his passion to help others working for Children’s Aid. He then completed a year of postgraduate study at the North Shore Counseling Centre in BC, after which he spent time with the Stratton Project, Crosby House, and in private practice. In 2015 Wayne unexpectedly had his leg amputated above the knee due to vascular complications, which although changed his life, did not change his resolve or positive outlook. In 2022 he was diagnosed with vascular dementia. He was a character. And he was memorable - you generally didn’t forget meeting him. He was an extrovert and thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people. His smile was constant and his laugh easily identifiable in a crowd. He was an avid reader, sports enthusiast, loved the outdoors - camping, canoeing, fires by the lake, and spent many happy moments at Berwick Camp each summer. In recent years his favorite pastime was doing “kid things” with his grandson, Luke. His sense of humor was larger than life and he was quick to speak his mind but was also a great listener.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the many healthcare professionals who cared for Wayne over the course of his journey in recent years.

A celebration of life will be held at St. John’s United Church, 3360 Highway 2 in Fall River, Monday, May 15th at 11 a.m. with reception to follow.

Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer Society, The War Amps or charity of choice.

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Patricia "Patsy" Lemmon

Lemmon, Patricia “Patsy” Ann – Age 82, of Dean, passed away May 4, 2023 in Braeside Home for Special Care, Middle Musquodoboit, with her son Michael and his wife Marion by her side.

Born in Plympton, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Lillian Amero.

Patsy enjoyed doing crafts, spending time in her flower garden, baking, and going on walks with Rita and friends. She loved her time with her grandchildren and enjoyed camping in the summer in earlier years with Kenny and Peggy.

She will be sadly missed by her sons Roger, Michael (Marion) Lemmon; stepdaughter, Brenda (Sonny) Nickel; grandchildren, Alex, Jessica Lemmon; Brandon and Ashley Marshall; great-grandsons, Jackson Lemmon, Blaze and Kingston Marshall; brother, Wayne Amero; sisters, Juanita (Frank) Gavel, Linda Sullivan, Blanch Rice, Judy, Betty Amero; several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by husband, Herman Lemmon; brothers, Richard, Keith, Raymond, and Dennis; sisters, Eunice, and Nora.

Visitation will be Sunday 7-9 p.m. and funeral service Monday at 2 p.m. both in Sharon Presbyterian Church, Dean with Rev. David LeBlanc officiating. Burial to follow in Lemmon Hill Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Musquodoboit Valley Health Foundation-Braeside.

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

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Jean Axworthy

Axworthy, Jean – passed away May 1, 2023.

I have always loved going on new adventures. I travelled well with these two ladies, Liz and Danica. We have been to some beautiful places and shared many laughs.

Well as you can see, I am travelling solo now. I finally have some control over this COPD.

Thanks to my family and friends for their support and love. I appreciate the help and guidance from the doctors. I am forever grateful.

Love you all.

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Michael Donald McFetridge

McFetridge, Michael Donald –Age 72, died on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.

He was the only son of the late Donald and Florence (Mitchell) McFetridge. Michael was born and lived much of his life in Middle Musquodoboit.

Michael loved music, playing several instruments. In his youth, he and his friends formed a band called the “Weads of Eden” which later went to playing in more bands. He worked for many years in Dartmouth, Milford and finished his working career as an employee with Canada Post. Community minded, he was involved with the beginning changes to Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre and Middle Musquodoboit Cemeteries Committee.

Michael leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Marilyn (Redden); son, Matthew (Eva); daughter, Sarah (Collin); granddaughter, Monica (the apple of his eye); grandson, Isaiah (Jasmine); sister, Ellen McFetridge; many extended family members.

A graveside service will be held on May 3, at 2 p.m, in Pioneer Cemetery, Middle Musquodoboit followed by a Celebration of Life in the Bicentennial Theatre.

Arrangements are entrusted to Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.

Donations may be made to Middle Musquodoboit Cemeteries Committee, Box 5, Middle Musquodoboit, NS B0N 1X0.

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Johanna "Joan" Denhertog

Denhertog, Johanna “Joan” – It is with great sadness that the family of Johanna “Joan” Denhertog, beloved mother, sister, Oma, aunt, and friend, announce her passing.

Born in Leiden, the Netherlands, as Johanna Bakker, she was one of ten children of Antoon and Helena Bakker. She survived the hungry years of the war and experienced the liberation of the Netherlands by the Canadian troops. There she married Adrianus Cornelis den Hertog on September 20, 1950. They, with their daughter Hendrika and Johanna’s sister, Helena Bakker, boarded the Grote Beer in Rotterdam and immigrated to Canada in 1956, settling in Nova Scotia. After living in Halifax, the Valley, Martin’s Point and Western Shore, they built a house in Nine Mile River, where she lived until February of 2020.  Johanna worked at Mount Saint Vincent University then Hydrostone Cleaners for many years. After retiring, she owned and operated “Joan’s Flowers”, growing and selling flowers at the Farmers market at Keiths Brewery. She and Adrian were board members of the market, active until his health failed in the 1990s.

When living alone became difficult, she moved to the Berkeley in Bedford, then in 2022 she moved to the Admiral in Dartmouth. She enjoyed the activities and friends she met at these two places until she left us peacefully on April 19, 2023.

Left to miss her are her children, Hendrika (Eric) Brown, Patricia (Ed) Perkins, and William (Elaine Francis) Denhertog; grandchildren, Michael (Heather) Brown, David Perkins, Alison Perkins and Ben Perkins; great-grandchildren, MacKenzie Brown, Kaydance Perkins and Landen Perkins; her dear sister, Leny; and nieces, Joanne Steadman, Charlene Graves and Maria Kennie; and sisters, Maria, Theresa; and nieces and nephews in in the Netherlands and many, many friends.

She was predeceased by her husband, Adrian; granddaughter, Joanna Perkins; son-in-law, Ed Perkins; brother-in-law, Charles Dill; nephews, Peter Dill, Nick Graves; and six of her siblings in the Netherlands.

At her request, there will be no public service. Her cremated remains will be interred at a private family burial beside her husband and granddaughter.

While Johanna loved flowers, she loved children more and the loving care she got at the Admiral was exceptional. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting the causes she believed in:

·         Big Brothers Big Sisters Halifax

o   https://halifax.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/donate

·         IWK Foundation

o   https://iwkfoundation.prg/donate

·         Admiral Long Term Care Music Program - by cheque referencing “Recreation (Johanna)”

The Admiral, 6 Admiral St., Dartmouth NS  B2X 1W4

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Anne Gertraude (Lange) Maslow

Maslow (Lange), Anne Gertraude – of Lake Echo, was a woman of strong faith in God, JHWH, and was looking forward to dancing with Jesus and I can comfortably say she slipped into his presence peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2023 at the age of 84.

She was born in Munster/Westfallen Germany to the late Albert Karl and Frieda Lange.

She was predeceased by her husband, Lil Maslow; brothers, Wolfgang and Conrad; and sisters, Uta and Helga.

Surviving are her sons, Daniel (Lisa), Ontario; their children, Emma and Erin; Jonathan (Jackie), Texas; their children, AlexaJo, Kaelah, Isabelle, and Zachary; and great-grandchildren, Asher, Aubrey-Anne, CJ, and one on the way.

Anne immigrated to Toronto in 1957 to help her brother, Wolfgang with his growing family. She returned to Germany for 2 years to study nursing at her brother's insistence. After graduating, she returned in 1961 to continue helping her brother and started working in several Toronto Hospitals.

She married Lil Maslow in 1963 and then after starting a family of her own in Toronto moved to Lake Echo in 1977. As a nurse, she continued to help people until she retired from the Birches Nursing Home in 2003.

She lived a life of thankfulness, enjoying many simple walks on Lawrencetown and Conrad's beach, she loved the ocean. Anne and Lil loved to explore their own backyard and would tell of their many finds around Nova Scotia from the beaches, winding roads, and Bed and Breakfast they would stay at.

As any that knew from talking to Anne, she lived a life of peace and grace in the service of others. She humbly acknowledged life’s blessings and persevered through the difficulties in her life, including the loss of her husband. Anne loved nothing more than visits with her family and friends, blessing those that came. Anne's love of Israel and the people of God could be noticed from the moment you walked through the door.

As the family opens up the many cards from Anne's stay in the hospital, the incredible amount of sentiment about the lives she affected is overwhelming. Her simple trust in her Savior the Lord Jesus Christ and the peace she drew from that spilled out to those that she came in contact. She touched so many people in her gentle way, and the family wishes to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers while she was in the hospital.

The family would like to thank Dartmouth General Hospital 4th-floor staff for their attention and care. She told anyone that came to visit or called her of the excellent care she was receiving and was always so thankful to everyone that helped her.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 5th at 1 p.m., in Lawerencetown Cemetery, 3765 Lawrencetown Road, Highway 207, Lawrencetown. A small reception will follow the service, friends, and family are welcome to gather at Seaforth Hall, 6060 NS-207, Seaforth from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Bridges for Peace https://www.bridgesforpeace.com/ would be appreciated.

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

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Shirley Ann Hines

Hines, Shirley Ann - It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley Ann (Thompson) Hines announce her sudden passing on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, at the age of 74.

Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Dwight and Michael (Crystal); grandsons, Evan, Ethan and Kyle; siblings, Norman Thompson (Linda) and Joyce Brown (Alan); nieces, nephews, and numerous family members and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Clinton, who passed away on March 17, 2023; and her parents, Laurie and Jenny Thompson.

Shirley spent many years working in the office at Elmsdale Lumber. Shirley and Clinton valued the relationships they made over the years with their work family.

Cremation has taken place.  

A Celebration of Life will take place at her sister’s home on Sunday, April 23, from 2 -5 p.m., at 36 Alderney Drive, Enfield.

Memorial donations may be made to MS Society of Canada or a charity of your choice.

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Maurice R. St. Onge

St. Onge, Maurice R. – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Maurice R. St. Onge at the age of 86.

Born in Sudbury, Ontario, he was the eldest of ten children. Maurice left home at the young age of 17 to join the Royal Canadian Navy. He was accepted into the Navy’s Technical Apprentice Training Plan in 1954, completed new entry training and then two years of basic trades training. After initial coursing, he graduated as a P2ER and was posted to the Fleet and stationed in Halifax.

Over the next 21 years he served onboard HMC Ships St. Croix, La Hulloise, Bonaventure, Ottawa and Skeena. He also enjoyed his time spent as an instructor at the Damage Control School.

After an eventful career, where he attained the rank of CPO2, he decided to retire from the Navy to spend more time with his family. A new opportunity arose when he applied for and was successfully hired by Ontario Hydro Nanticoke GS. He began his new career in 1976 as a Shift Mechanical Maintainer, helping to commission the station and within three years he was a Trades Management Supervisor. Throughout his tenure he supervised, instructed and mentored countless people before retiring in 1994.

An attack of appendicitis landed him in the hospital where he met his future bride, Gloria “Honey”. With her parents’ blessing, they were married in 1959 followed by the arrival in 1960 of the first of their four children. While raising their children he was very involved in all their sporting and extracurricular activities. He enjoyed playing and coaching hockey, playing baseball, guiding Cubs and Scouts, teaching Sunday School, operating the skate shop at Shannon Park Arena, volunteering as a baby rocker at the IWK, and carpentry.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Gloria (Wirrell); sons, Rene, Andre (Jeannette), Marc (Susan); daughter, Lisa (Heith) Klaassen; grandchildren, Kaleigh, Steven, David, Jessica, Craig, Amanda, Peter and Zachary; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Maurice was a very loving and kind man who appreciated the love, care and support of his family during his time of need. His family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the medical staff at both the Dartmouth General and Twin Oaks Memorial Hospitals, Palliative Care team and Continuing Care Nurses.

A very humble person, Maurice has requested that, in lieu of a funeral, his family gets together to celebrate and reminisce on a loving life that they all shared. Cremation has taken place.

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