OBITUARIES

It is with great sadness that the family announces the final interment of Eugene D Westhaver QC and his wife Marjorie V Westhaver (nee McMurtry) on August 19th 2013 at 1100 AM in the United Church Cemetery on College St. Liverpool NS.

Eugene retired from the NB Department Justice as a Crown prosecutor and served in the RCMP he was...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Marie Bezanson, on August 3rd, 2013.

Born on November 19, 1932, in Brooklyn, Queens Co., she was the daughter of the late Edna (Kaulback) and F. Theodore Vacheresse.

Marie spent most of her life living in and around Nova Scotia and later moved to Mount Forest,...

LAWSON — Amy Belle (Hupman), 84 of Summerville Centre passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 27th 2013 after a long battle with ALS – Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Born July 1st, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Mildred (Davis) Hupman and lived all her life in her beloved community of Summerville.

Amy was an...

Hatt, Richard Clare, 56, of Port Medway, Queens County, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 18th 2013. He was predeceased by his father, Lorraine ‘Bubby’ Hatt.   He is survived by his daughter, Lindsey Hatt, his mother, Freda Hatt, brothers, Gary (Dottie) Hatt, Lawrence (Cathy) Hatt, Darren (Brenda) Hatt, and sisters Gail (Rickey) Joudrey, and Fran (Larry) Baker.  A graveside service...

SPENCER – Brian G.A.  65, of Milton, Queens County, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 19th, 2013 in Halifax Infirmary.

Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late John “Jack” and Mary Ann (Bennett) Spencer.

Brian served with the R.C.M.P. for 25 years, 10 of which were in the high crime canine unit with his faithful dog/partner “Sultan”....

Farcey, Marie Estella, 86, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away on Tuesday, July 16th, 2013, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.

Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Irving and Gwendolyn (Harrington) Gardner.

Marie enjoyed playing cards, darts and dancing. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #38, Liverpool

She is survived...

TOMBLIN;  Harry S., 88, of Greenfield, Queens County, passed away peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Monday, July 15th, 2013.

Born in Middleborough, Yorkshire, England, he was a son of the late  Sydney and Ethel (Spanton) Tomblin.

Harry was a veteran of World War Two serving with the Royal Air Force as a WO1 Air Gunner in South...

SCOTT – Arthur , 40, of  White Point, Queens County, passed away suddenly in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Tuesday, July 9th, 2013.

Born in Liverpool he was a son of  Arthur (June) Scott of Sable River and  the late Hilda  (Skinner) Scott.

His father introduced him to the water right after high school. He advanced from deckhand to mate...

Whynot, Victoria Lynn, 50, of Mersey Point, Queens County, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 10th, 2013, at home.

Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Reginald and Rosie (Whynot) Smith.

Vickie was an active volunteer for Special Olympics and Queens County Ground Search and Rescue. She loved reading, music, playing darts, knitting and enjoyed watching the...

FLEMMING – Robert H.,  78, of Sandy Cove, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on Saturday, July 6th, 2013.

Born in Sandy Cove, he was a son of the late Frederick and Bashiba (Snow) Flemming.

Robert was a driver for the former South Shore Trucking until he went to Bowater Mersey Paper Company retiring from the finishing...

GIFFIN – Charles W.,  83, of Liverpool, passed away suddenly in Queens General Hospital,  on Friday, July 5th, 2013.

Born in Sable River, he was a son of the late Robie and Florence (Trefry) Giffin.

Charlie was owner and operator of several businesses over the years such as a lathe mill, mail contractor, Giffin’s South Shore Trucking, and taxi service...

Mills – James;  Meadowbrook, Manor, South Brookfield, formerly of Milton, passed away July 4, 2013. A graveside memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Gregory’s Catholic Cemetery, College Street, Liverpool followed by a memorial service at Meadowbrook Manor, South Brookfield on Thursday, July 11th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Father Keith Billard officiating. Donations...

LESLIE – Arthur Cyril, 85 of Ridgewood, Bridgewater, formerly of Port Mouton, passed away on Friday, July 5th, 2013.

Born February 27, 1928, he was a son of the late Marshall and Doris (Armitage) Leslie.

Cyril lived all his life in his beloved Port Mouton. He had his own family painting business for over 50 years retiring in his late...

Fisher, Muriel Blanche, 79, of South West Port Mouton, Queens County, passed away on Friday, July 5th, 2013, in Roseway Hospital, Shelburne, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Port Mouton, she was a daughter of the late Victor and Jean (Roy) Bowers.

Muriel had many hobbies and enjoyments, some of which were volunteering her time to many local charities...

McAVOY  , Grace Ellen (Stafford), 90 yrs, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2013.

Survived by her loving husband of 65 years, James;  sons  Frederick  (Fernand) of Bathurst, William (Lynnette) of White Rock BC, and Mo (Norman) of Newcastle, Maine; grandchildren Dustin, Katie, Malcolm, Jordan and Ranger; and great-grand-daughter Macy.  Grace  has  one surviving cousin, Barbara, and numerous nieces and...

PARNELL – Gerald Alfred, 67, of Surf Lodge, Lockeport, formerly of Dock Cove, Port Medway, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Surf Lodge on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013.

Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late Spencer and Lillian (Moreau) Parnell.

Gerald was a former employee with the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation. In his younger years, he...

CODY – John Medley  “Jack” Jr.,  87, of  Beach Meadows, Queens County, passed away peacefully in the Veteran’s Unit of Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg on Monday, July 1st, 2013.

Born in Worcester, MA, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Roberts) Cody.

John was a veteran of World War II serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force...

KEMPTON – Gloria Jane,  63, of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Monday, July 1st, 2013.

Born in Milton, she was a daughter of the late Robie and Ruth (Roy) Anthony.

Gloria enjoyed sewing in her younger years as well as reading and crossword puzzles.

She is survived by her companion Jackie Wamboldt of...

Whynot, Phyllis Mildred, 86, of Milton, Queens County, passed away on Saturday, June 29th, 2013, in the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Mahar) Gritt.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. There was nothing Phyllis enjoyed more than spending time with her family and...

We are grieving the death of Janet Murphy on June 30 at home in Liverpool, NS.

Born June 19, 1934 in Halifax, Janet was the only child of the late Charles and Mary Roper.  She will be dearly missed by her husband Dr. Bill Murphy; children Karen, Jon (Holly), and Lisa (Geno); grandchildren Mike (Heather) and Ben. 

There will...