OBITUARIES

Obituaries

Terrence Sharman Metcalfe

Terrence Sharman Metcalfe

Aug 9, 2024

Terrence Sharman Metcalfe

 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Terry Metcalfe, 66, of Hunts Point on August 9, 2024. We take comfort knowing that he passed in his sleep. His final week was spent at the cabin, watching his grandsons, Ben and Jack playing and sitting by campfires with his family. He would have thought...

Janet Lee Dumeah

Janet Lee Dumeah

Aug 6, 2024

Janet Lee Dumeah, 46, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Toronto, Ontario on August 6th, 2024. 

She was born on March 8th, 1978, to Richard & Becky Dumeah in Bridgewater Nova Scotia. 

Janet attended Dalhousie University graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Mount Saint Vincent where she was placed on the Deans Honour list. 

She married Aaron...

William Joseph Shupe

William Joseph Shupe

Aug 5, 2024

Shupe - William J., 78, of Kempt, Queens County, passed away at home on Monday, August 5, 2024.

 Born in Caledonia, William was a son of the late Joseph E. and Marjorie E. (Forrest) Shupe.

 William worked for Michelin making tires and enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering with vehicles.

 William is survived by his daughter Tina (Marshall) of Hardisty, AB; son William “Willie”...

Rose Marie (Verge) White

Rose Marie (Verge) White

Aug 4, 2024

White - Rose Marie (Verge)

 It is with great sadness that the family of Rose Marie Verge, 74, of Maple Ridge, BC announces her passing peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 4th, 2024.

 Born in Liverpool, NS, she was the second eldest daughter of Frederick “Fred” and Catherine “Kay” (Plumber) Verge. 

 Rose was a kind, generous, loving, strong person who would do...

Eileen Grace Galbraith

Eileen Grace Galbraith

Aug 4, 2024

 It is with much sadness we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Eileen Grace Galbraith (Anthony) (86). She left this world peacefully and surrounded by family at the Halifax infirmary on Sunday, August 4th, 2024. 

 She was the daughter of the late Mark Twain and Ida Mae (Zwicker) Anthony.

 Eileen was born and raised in Mill Village, Queens County. After moving...

Rhoda Marlene Roy

Rhoda Marlene Roy

Aug 1, 2024

Roy - Rhoda Marlene, 78, of Southwest Port Mouton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

 Born in Southwest Port Mouton, Rhoda was a daughter of the late Henry and Freda (Daury) Fisher.

 Rhoda was an avid bingo player and loved to dance and listen to Newfoundland and country music with her husband...

Joseph "Lester" McKenna

Joseph "Lester" McKenna

Jul 23, 2024

 Joseph Lester McKenna, 95, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024. 

 Lester, as he was known to all, was born in Milton, Nova Scotia; a son of the late Charles B. and Elizabeth (Rogers) McKenna.

 Lester had an impressive 42 year career with the Canadian Air Force. Virtually a lifelong career of dedicated service. He was an active member of the Canadian...

Sylvia Elizabeth Zwicker

Sylvia Elizabeth Zwicker

Jul 22, 2024

 Zwicker, Sylvia Elizabeth of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away at home with her daughters by her side at the age of 76 on July 22, 2024.

 Born in Bridgewater, Sylvia was the daughter of the late Clarence “Hank” and Evelyn (Veinotte) Whynot.

 Sylvia worked at the Metropolitan Store, sold Avon and worked at Hanks Variety Store. She loved her trips on the...

Murray Robert Morash

Murray Robert Morash

Jul 20, 2024

Morash - Murray Robert, 83, of North Brookfield, NS, passed away peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

 Born in Chester, Murray was a son of the late Walter and Gertrude (Zinck) Morash.

 Murray attended Acadia University and, following university, he went to work with the Nova Scotia Department of Highways. Over his working years, Murray worked...

Thalia Ann Neals

Thalia Ann Neals

Jul 14, 2024

Neals, Thalia Ann of Liverpool, Queens County, was called home at the age of 84 on July 14, 2024.

 Born in Middlefield, she was the only child of the late Vincent and Mildred (Kempton) Dowell.

 Thalia worked in the nursing profession for over 50 years, working in the U.S. and Canada. She ended her career at the maternity ward at Queens General...

Maurice Robert Cunningham

Maurice Robert Cunningham

Jul 14, 2024

Cunningham - Maurice R. “Moe”, 86, of Liverpool, formerly of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024 in Queens Manor, Liverpool, NS

 Born in Milton, Moe was a son of the late Arthur and Muriel (Berryman) Cunningham.

 Moe worked for Nova Scotia Power for twenty years as a line maintenance worker. He worked in the woods hauling logs...

Glenn Preston Selig

Glenn Preston Selig

Jul 9, 2024

SELIG - Glenn P. “Pops”, 71, of Chelsea, Lunenburg County, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.

 Born in Caledonia, Glenn was a son of the late Gerald and Adelaide (Mansfield) Selig.

 Glenn spent his life working in construction as a blaster. He prided himself on being both familiar and able to operate all the equipment. Glenn...

Elaine Elizabeth Wagstaff

Elaine Elizabeth Wagstaff

Jul 7, 2024

 Wagstaff, Elaine Elizabeth, 96, of Brooklyn, Queens County, NS, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, at Ryan Hall, Bridgewater where she resided since 2018.

 Born in Boston, Massachusetts she was the daughter of the late Carl and Blanche (Vaughn) Greek, formerly of East Port Medway where Elaine loved to spend summers as a child enjoying the salt water with her...

Gordon Leonard Cleveland

Gordon Leonard Cleveland

Jul 6, 2024

 It is with deep sadness that the family of Gordon “Gordie” Leonard Cleveland, 71, of East Port Medway, announce his passing on Saturday July 6, 2024. Gordie passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his daughter, two sons, son in law, two daughters in law, three grandchildren, and his girlfriend. Gordie was born on October 18th, 1952, in Kings County...

Olive Mae Chase

Olive Mae Chase

Jul 1, 2024

CHASE, Olive Mae, age 75, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

 Born in Liverpool, Olive was a daughter of the late George and Grace (Jarvis) Chase.

 Olive worked hard all her life working in Halifax in the hotel industry, Mersey Point fish plant and White Point Lodge. Olive could light up a room...

Gerald Earl Hatt

Gerald Earl Hatt

Jun 25, 2024



It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Gerald Earl Hatt, of Milton. Jerry, as he was commonly referred to, died peacefully on 25 June 2024 at Queens General Hospital in Liverpool. 

Dad was born on 02 March 1930 and was the second oldest boy of the late Durling and Mary Hatt of Milton. He was...

Charlene Elizabeth Freeman

Charlene Elizabeth Freeman

Jun 21, 2024

 FREEMAN, Charlene Elizabeth, 77, of Milton, NS, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024, in North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia, NS.

 Born in Brooklyn, NS, Charlene was the youngest daughter of the late Colin and Annie Williams.

 Charlene was a dedicated mother, grandmother and homemaker who adored her family and close friends. She was a devoted Christian who cherished her church...

Gregory Maurice Oickle

Gregory Maurice Oickle

Jun 20, 2024

Oickle - Gregory M., 63, of Western Shore, NS, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, on Thursday, June 20, 2024 with his wife, Joanna, by his side.

 Born in Cornwall, NS, Greg was the son of the late Maurice and Betty Oickle.

 Greg was a mechanic by trade and worked as a heavy equipment operator for Freeman’s Lumber in Greenfield....

Mitchell Barry Mansfield

Mitchell Barry Mansfield

Jun 19, 2024

Mansfield, Mitchell “Mitch” Barry, age 70, of Waterville, formerly of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, in Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre, Waterville.

 Born in Caledonia, he was a son of the late Leroy Sr. and Ruby (Frail) Mansfield.

 Mitch often spoke lovingly of his large family through story-telling and really enjoyed visits with his sister Sylvia and husband, Bruce....

Dorothy Dolores Hakimian

Dorothy Dolores Hakimian

Jun 13, 2024

Hakimian, Dorothy Dolores (nee Plummer) age 88, of Liverpool, NS, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 13th, 2024. 

 Born in Liverpool, Dorothy was a daughter of the late and Raymond and Freda (Wood) Plummer.

 Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and loved to go dancing.

 Dorothy is survived by her daughter Cheryl Peverill of Waverley NS, son Dale Peverill (Donna)...

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