CORNELIUS SANDERS, (Casey) - 82, Martins River, died January 8, 1995, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Yerseke, The Netherlands, he was a son of the late Jan and Janna (Zweedijk) Sanderse. Surviving are his wife, the former Madeline Woolley; daughters, Elaine (Mrs. Ray Vose), Port Alberni, B.C.; Jane (Mrs. Bill Bruinink), Mount Brydges, Ont.; sons, John, Langley, B.C.; Richard, Virginia; Edward, Port Alberni; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Kos, Adrie; brother, Jan. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Bridgewater Open Bible Church, Pastor Chesley MacKenzie officiating. Burial in St. Martin's Cemetery, Martins River. Donations to South Shore Regional Hospital, The Gideons or any charity.

DONALD GEORGE HILTZ, - 68, Martins River, Lunenburg Co., died March 13, 1995, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in West Hartford, Conn., he was a son of the late Forman and Flora (Langille) Hiltz. He was employed as a freight handler on the Halifax waterfront for 49 years and was a member of St. Martin's Anglican Church, Martins River. Surviving are his wife, the former Carrie Mae Boutilier; son, Randy, Martins River; sisters, Helen (Mrs. Graham Pace), Halifax; Vivian (Mrs. Gerald Fleet), Ecum Secum; Grace (Mrs. E. Roy Snow), Truro; brother, Walter, Ecum Secum. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Martin's Anglican Church, Martins River, Rev. Carolyn Tomlyn officiating. Burial in St. Martins Anglican Church cemetery, Martins River. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Martins Anglican Church or its Sunday school.

WILBERT ISREAL HILTZ, (Happy) - 80, Gypsum Mines Road, Hants Co., formerly of South Rawdon, died March 20, 1995, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born at Martins River, Lunenburg Co., he was a son of the late Herbert and Lois Catherine Hiltz. He drove for Yellow, Casino and Maple Leaf cabs for many years. He operated a riding school, Happy Hour Riding School, Bayers Road, for many years and also trained horses. He appeared at several shows where he and his horse, Laddie performed various stunts. Surviving are his wife, the former Gerrine Frank and their children, James Stephen, at home; Brian Stephen, David James, Sackville; children of his first marriage, Reta Kays, Halifax; Judith Ann, Vancouver; Betty Lou, Calgary; sons, Charles Buck, Halifax; Roy Clayton, Coldbrook; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Clem, Lunenburg; sister, Floretta Allen, First Peninsula. He was predeceased by a brother, Ernie. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Withrow-MacMillan Funeral Home, Upper Nine Mile River. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Centre Rawdon, Rev. Tom Kerr officiating. Burial in church cemetery.

GRACE DARLING ANDREWS - 91, Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., died April 10, 1995, in Shoreham Village Nursing Home, Chester. Born at Martins River, she was a daughter of the late Enos George and Eldora Beatrice (Boehner) Zwicker. She was a member of Union Church, Indian Point; St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay and treasurer of Union church for 49 years. She was a member of New Horizon Senior Citizens Club; Canadian Cancer Society and Order of the Orange Lodge. Surviving are a sister, Pearl Mangone, Boston, Mass.; brother, Max Zwicker, Indian Point; daughter-inlaw, Mrs. Audrey Andrews, Lunenburg; granddaughters, Tammie and Julie Andrews; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel B.; son, Charles; sisters, Lillian, Hazel; brothers, Robie, Boyd, Winton, Cecil. Memorial service 2 p.m. Wednesday in Union Church, Indian Point, Rev. Linda MacDonald and Rev. Fred Snyder officiating. Burial in Park Cemetery, Indian Point. Reception to follow at the Fire Department at Indian Point. In lieu of flowers, donations to Union Church, Indian Point or Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg.

EUGENE E. WILSON - 95, Liverpool, died May 5, 1995, in Queens Manor, Liverpool. Born at Martins River, Lunenburg Co., he was a son of the late Freeman J. and Lottie M. (Rafuse) Wilson. He was a veteran of the First World War, having served overseas. Together with his wife, he was owner-operator of Wilson's Electric Appliances and Gifts Store in Toronto. He was a 32nd degree Mason and past master of Fairbanks Lodge 592, Toronto. He was an active member of Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool. Surviving are a sister, Vera (Mrs. St. Clair Hartlen), Liverpool; a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Emma C. Evans; sister, Martha; brother, Otto; infant brother, James. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool, Rev. Bruce Ward officiating, assisted by Rev. Donald Ruggles. Burial in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. Donations to Trinity Anglican Church memorial fund or any charity.

ROY ST. CLAIR MEISNER, 97, Melville Heights, Halifax, formerly of Blandford, died May 24, 1995, at home. Born at Martins River, on October 27, 1897 he was a son of the late Noah and Mary (Keddy) Meisner. Roy  built his family home (after digging out the cellar with the help of family and friends) and most of the furniture in it, learning carpentry from his grandfather. After retirement, and until his eyesight failed, he spent many hours building model boats, handcrafting large replicas of the Bluenose that are proudly displayed in the home of his children. In his younger years, he worked long hours as a fisherman and farmer. In his spare time he knit a large number of afghans for the home and hundreds of pairs of mittens and socks for children, grandchildren and the Blandford Guild. He will be remembered by many people in the community as well as Halifax whose homes display the top quality cabinetry and other carpentry work. He and his wife would have been celebrating his 60th wedding anniversary  on  July 11th. Surviving are his wife, the former Ethel Arlene Stevens; sons, Carroll, Mississauga, Ont.; George, Five Island Lake; daughters, Barbara (Mrs. Manfred Kohl), Blandford; Sheila (Mrs. Thomas Robertson), Sheldrake Lake; Carolyn (Mrs. Thomas Grandy), Halifax; 14 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; brother, Ernest. He was predeceased by a sisters, Winnie in infancy, Maude, Hazel, Florence, Mable. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards, Rev. Valerie Rhymes officiating. Private family committal service in St. Barnabas Anglican Church cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to St. Barnabas Anglican Church or any charity.

EVELYN G. LANGILLE - 81, Martins River, Lunenburg Co., died June 22, 1995, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Martins River, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Blanche (Hiltz) Langille. He was a member of St. Martin's Anglican Church, Martins River. Prior to retirement he was a carpenter. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion branch 49, Mahone Bay. Surviving are his wife, the former Jean Geraldine Boehner; son, Gary, Martins River; sisters, Hope (Mrs. Stewart Langille), Martins River; Ruth Stevens, Marriotts Cove; Shirley (Mrs. Thomas Lily), Dartmouth; brother, Ernest, Martins River; two grandchildren; a great-grandson; a great-niece, Kimberly White whom he raised, Martins River. He was predeceased by a brother, Donald. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Martin's Anglican Church, Rev. Carolyn Tomlin officiating. Burial in St. Martin's Cemetery, Martins River. Donations to St. Martin's Foundation fund, Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.

JEAN VIOLET COOK - 53, Wileville, Lunenburg Co., died October 5, 1995, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Martins River, she was a daughter of the late Newton and Beatrice (Dorey) Mosher. Surviving are her husband, Albert; daughter, Janet (Mrs. Calvin Smith), Upper Cornwall; son, Donald, Wileville; sisters, Doris Rafuse, Martins Point; Nora MacLean, Hubbards; Una (Mrs. Harold Beaver), Timberlea; a granddaughter. She was predeceased by a brother, Maxwell. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Family graveside service at a later date, Pastor Silas Matchett officiating. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.

VERENA E. WOOLLEY, - 94, Martins River, Lunenburg Co., formerly of Scotstown, Que., died October 12, 1995, at home. Born in Cookshire, Que., she was a daughter of the late John and Maggie (Matthews) Pope. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Madeline Sanders, Martins River; son, George, Brantford, Ont.; sister, Mrs. Everdeen Buck, Scarborough, Ont.; two granddaughters; six greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Basil; sisters, Marjorie, Lillian, Madeline; brothers, Albert, Thomas. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday in St. Martin's Anglican Church, Martins River, Rev. Carolyn Tomlin officiating. Burial October 28 in Cookshire Cemetery, Quebec. Donations to any charity.

ERNEST LEONARD RITCHIE, Lt.-Cmdr. CD RCN (Ret'd) - 79, Martins River, Lunenburg Co., died December 18, 1995, in the veteran's wing of Fishermen's Memorial Hospital. Born in Yarmouth, he was a son of the late Ernest and Agnes Ritchie. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy for 26 years. Surviving are his wife, the former Seretha (Sherman) Bell; stepson, Jim Bell, Martins River; granddaughter, Stephanie Bayer, Vancouver, B.C.; stepgrandchildren, Christa and James Bell, Martins River. He was predeceased by son, Paul. Cremation has taken place. No visitation or flowers by request. Graveside service will be held at a later date in St. Martin's Cemetery, Martins River. Donations to Fishermen's Memorial Hospital.