OBITUARIES

Rafuse, Basil W., 92, of Charleston, Queens County, passed away Friday, January 15th, 2010, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

           Born in Charleston, he was a son of the late Sidney and Idella (Baker) Rafuse.

Basil worked most of his life at the Bowater Mersey Paper Company, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Zetland Lodge #49. Basil enjoyed salmon...

Fancey, Victor Harry, 88, of North Brookfield, Queens County, passed away Thursday, January 14th, 2010, in Fisherman’s Memorial Veterans Unit, Lunenburg.

Born in Sheffield Mills, Kings County, he was a son of the late Carmon and Lina (Hirtle) Fancey.

Victor was a veteran of WWII, having served overseas. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He spent most of...

Richard, Donald Willis, 99, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 at Shoreham Village, Chester.

           Born in Pentz, he was a son of the late Willis and Edith (Pentz) Richard.

Donald worked many years up until his retirement for the Bowater Mersey paper company. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool, Order of the Eastern Star, Arbutus...

WENTZELL – Maxine A, 77, of Halifax, formerly of Brooklyn, Queens County passed away peacefully in Halifax Infirmary January 8th, 2010.

           Born in Milton, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Violet (Joudrey) Whynot.

           Maxine was a sales clerk with the former Worthmore Store in Liverpool in her early years. She was a homemaker for most of her...

Doucette – Sheri L.,  36, of  Ste Anne Du Ruisseau, Yarmouth County passed away peacefully in QE II Health Science Centre, VG Site, Halifax on January 4th, 2010.

Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Eric and Valerie (Whynot) Wolfe.

Sheri was employed with Register.com as a telephone sales agent. She was a  waitress for a number...

PARKER – Idella M.,  86, of Caledonia and Maitland Bridge passed away on December 31st, 2009 at Queen Elizabeth Health Science Centre, Infirmary site, Halifax.

Born in Maitland Bridge, she was a daughter of the late John and Carrie (Sarty) Rowter.

 Idella was a graduate of the Provincial Normal College, Truro and taught school for several years. She was a...

REED-Charlotte Gerber – Final curtain call for her was on December 23rd, 2009. She went to be with her leading man of 60 years, Norman Frank Reed.

She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on July 19, 1919. The supporting roles in her life were her father Joseph Appelt and her mother Elsa Gerber Appelt. The characters still on the stage...

The funeral for the late Wilson Whynot which was to be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. from Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel has been  rescheduled for Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 2:00 pm

 WHYNOT – Frank “Wilson”, 81 of Milton, Queens County passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 in Queens General Hospital.

           Born in Milton he was the son of the...

Dyson, Peggy Joyce – 88, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 24th, 2009.

Peggy was a very proud wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed an enriched and rewarding life within the military and was fortunate to have spent time in France and Germany. Upon retirement to Liverpool, Peggy became very active with the Ladies Auxiliary of the RCL...

REED – Charlotte G.,  90, of Port Medway, Queens County had her final curtain call on December 23rd, 2009.

 

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel following cremation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

ZWICKER – Judy D.,  52, of Western Head, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville on Thursday, December 17th, 2009.

             Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Clarey and Lily (Douglas) Zwicker.

             Judy was a Health Care provider working in Eventide Home in Niagara Falls for a number of years. She enjoyed yard sales...

ROLLAND – Arthur George, “Rollie”,  84, of Port Joli, Queens County passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on December 12th, 2009.

              Born in Montreal, PQ, he was a son of the late Louis and Alma (Daignault) Rolland.

              Arthur lied about his age and joined the R.C.A.F. at the age of 16. He served overseas in Italy and North...

DICKS – Mildred R.,  92, of Hunt’s Point, Queens County, passed away peacefully in White Rapids Manor, Fredericton Junction on December 8th, 2009.

           Born in Port Medway, she was a daughter of the late John and Madora (Clattenburg) Verge.

           Mildred was one of the first employees at the former Metropolitan Store in Liverpool where she worked for 5 years as...

Jollimore, Sydney Ford, 65, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away Wednesday, December 9th, 2009, in the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

           Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late John “Johnny” Earl and Gladys (Penney) Jollimore.

Sydney lived most of his life in Toronto working for Canada Packers before starting his own roofing business. He moved back to Liverpool...

MacNEIL – Karen Lynn, 61, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully at home on December 9th, 2009 surrounded by family and close friends.

                 Born in Liverpool, she was a d daughter of the late Bertram J. and Pearl M. (Dexter) MacNeil.

                 Karen worked at Bowater Mersey Paper Company for 30 years in various positions most notably, Secretary to the President. After...

WOOD- Peter William, 78, of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Monday, December 7th, 2009.

           Born in Brooklyn, Queens County, he was a son of the late Fred and Rhoda (Roos) Wood.

Peter was a former employee with Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited and retired as a paper maker after forty years. He was...

Linda “Bristol” Baker,  of Red Deer, AB formerly of Liverpool, daughter of Geraldine and Mike Cushing of Liverpool,  died peacefully at the age of 47 with her loving family by her side after a long six year battle with A.L.S.

             Linda is survived by her two children. Her son Paul (Houaida) Baker and her daughter Sarah (Danny) Giesbrecht. Her precious...

Minard, Ralph Edrick, 82, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away Tuesday, December 1st, 2009, in Queens’ General Hospital, Liverpool.

           Born in Harmony Mills, he was a son of the late Roland and Daisy (Shay) Minard.

After 4 years at Caledonia Supply Company he had a 35 year career with Rossignol Sales Ltd., the last 15 years as co-owner.

He enjoyed...

O’HEARN – Linda M.,  54, of Buckfield, Queens County, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 28th, 2009 after a brief illness with cancer.

           Born in Windsor, she was a daughter of Pearle (Lake) Lake and the late Ted Lake.

           Linda resided with her husband Gordon in North River for 20 years where she owned and operated Linda’s Home...

           WHYNOT – Darren James, 36,  of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on Friday, November 27th, 2009.

           Born in Liverpool, he was a son of Donald and Elaine Patricia (Rhyno) Whynot of Liverpool.

           Darren loved to work on cars and building models. He also loved  animals. He enjoyed sitting in the parking lot with his “timmies”. Darren thought...