MacKINNON, Raymond Vincent - 46, North Hills Terrace, Don Mills, Ont., formerly of Sydney, died January 1, 1993, in Providence Villa Hospital, Toronto. Born in Sydney, he was a son of Mary Anne (Gillis) MacKinnon, Sydney and the late John Alex MacKinnon. He was a member of Bonaventure Parish, Don Mills and a former member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Sydney. He was employed as a power cable technician. He is survived by his wife, the former Lorna Reeves; three daughters, Denise, Karen, Donna, all at home; son, Darren, at home; two sisters, Mary (Mrs. Pat Larade), Sydney; Agnes (Mrs. Paul Grundy), Prince Edward Island; six brothers, John, Grand Mira; Donald, Joe, Michael, Ambrose, Albert, all of Sydney. He was predeceased by a brother, Rannie. The body is in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Redeemer Parish, Rev. John MacKinnon officiating. Burial will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
REEVES, Marion Isabel - 85, Dartmouth, died January 24, 1993, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in McLellans Brook, Pictou County, she was a daughter of the late James and Florence (Johnstone) Reeves. She was a former teacher in Plymouth, Riverton, Westville Road Schools, Pictou County and taught in Dartmouth, retiring in 1972. She was a choir member of Union Presbyterian Church, Thorburn, Pictou County, and member of Dartmouth Choral Society for 24 years. She was a former organist of Musquodoboit Harbour Presbyterian Church; member of Dorcas Rebekah Lodge, Thorburn and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Dartmouth, where she served as organist, choir member and secretary to the minister for 19 years. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four sisters, Margaret, Mary, Elizabeth, Christine; four brothers, John, Irving, Henry, Howard. The body is in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, School Street, Dartmouth, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, where funeral will be 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Sandy MacDonald officiating. The body will be transferred to H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, visiting 12-2 p.m. Thursday, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Castle Hill Cemetery, McLellans Brook. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Bible Society or St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Building Fund. Arrangements under the direction of A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, Dartmouth.
MacKAY, Donald Ross - 85, Wolfville Nursing Home, Wolfville, formerly of Albert Street, New Glasgow, died February 15, 1993, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Sidney R. and Eleanor (Jackson) MacKay. He and his late brother, James M., were founders of Tidewater Construction Company, New Glasgow. He was past president of Nova Scotia Road Builders Association and Bluenose Curling Club; longtime member of New Glasgow Gyro Club and a member of Scottish Rite. He is survived by a daughter, June (Mrs. J.A. MacLellan), Kentville; son, D. Robert, Toronto; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Jerry Pitre; two sisters, Eunice Torey, Mary B. Reeves; brother, James M. The body is in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow, visiting 7-9 p.m. today, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Dr. Paul Brown officiating. Burial will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to Alzheimers Society of Nova Scotia.
CANAVAN, Gordon Stuart - 68, Cambridge, Kings County, died February 24, 1993, at home. Born in Green Hill, Hants County, he was a son of the late Charles J. and Mary V. (Turpel) Canavan. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas. He attended Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, graduating in 1948. He then attended MacDonald College, Montreal, graduating with a B.Sc. Later, he attended Mount Allison University, graduating in 1959 with a B.Ed. He taught school throughout Nova Scotia until 1972, when he began working as a carpenter throughout the Annapolis Valley. He is survived by his wife, the former Clara Mary Turpel; three sons, Gordon Stuart Jr., New Westminster, B.C.; Peter Donald Robe, White Court, Alta.; Kevin Joseph, Halifax; three daughters, Patricia Mary (Mrs. Leon Reeves), Prospect, Kings County; Doreen Katherine (Mrs. Larry Swindell), Cambridge; Cathy Elaine (Mrs. George McGrath), Inuvik, NWT; two brothers, James, Green Hill; Cecil, Niagara Falls, Ont.; three sisters, Mary Lynch, Truro; Pearle Lauder, Ottawa; Evelyn McPhadden, Pickering Village, Ont.; 12 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph, Lloyd. The body is in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Leo Fletcher officiating. Burial will be in Berwick Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
MASON, Charles E. (Charlie) - 40, 34 St. Joseph St., Lourdes, died March 11, 1993, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of Frank and Bunnie (MacKinnon) Mason. He was a resident of Lourdes most of his life and lived eight years in Calgary. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Stellarton and for the past few years was very active with the Pictou County Help Line. He is survived by his former wife, Sandra Reeves, Montreal; daughter, Sarah, Montreal; two sons, Aaron, Ryan, both of Monreal; two sisters, Linda, New Glasgow; Donna (Mrs. Chester McMullin), Milford; two brothers, John, Ottawa; Michael, Lourdes. The body is in H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton, visiting 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. Spring burial will be in parish cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to Pictou County Help Line or any charity.
Curtis Hurlburt dies at 100 HURLBURT, Curtis Leroy - 100, Pleasant Valley, Yarmouth County, died March 14, 1993, in Nakile Home for Special Care, Glenwood, Yarmouth County. Born in Carleton, Yarmouth County, he was a son of the late Abijah and Fostina (Roberts) Hurlburt. He was a veteran of the First World War; member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 167, Carleton and a retired woodsman and owner and operater of a sawmill. He is survived by a son, Arthur, Pleasant Valley; brother, Harold, Pleasant Valley; two sisters, Viva, New Hampshire; Edith, Florida; a grandson; two great-granddaughters. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Flora Reeves; second wife, the former Una Durkee; three sisters, Bertha, Lena, Myrtle. The body is in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, visiting 2-4, 79 p.m. today, where a legion service will be 7:30 p.m. tonight, and where funeral will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. K. McRae officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Nakile Home for Special Care, Victoria Order of Nurses or any charity.
REEVES, Catherine Blair - 87, IOOF Home, Pictou, formerly of High Street, Pictou, died May 3, 1993, in the home. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late William D. and Blanche (Green) Chisholm. She was a graduate of Mount Allison Ladies College, Sackville, N.B. As a young woman, she was well known in the Pictou County area as a pianist and vocal soloist. She has been a resident of Pictou since 1934. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she served as organist and also as a member of the choir for many years. She was a life member of Atlantic Mission Society and also life member of W.C.T.U. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star 17 and member of Princess Rebekah Lodge 4, Pictou. She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth (Mrs. Ivan Freeborn), Calgary; sister, Mary (Mrs. C.P. Roper), Halifax; a granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband, John. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Iona MacLean officiating. Burial will be in Castle Hill Cemetery, MacLellans Brook, Pictou County. Donations may be made to any charity.
DOUGLAS, John Thomas - 91, Maritime Oddfellows Home, Pictou, formerly of Scotburn and Hardwood Hill, Pictou County, died May 14, 1993, in the home. Born in Hardwood Hill, he a son of the late Robert and Sarah (Carson) Douglas. He operated a farm in Hardwood Hill for many years and then moved to Scotsburn where he worked for Scotsburn Co-op and also S.M. Gammon and Son Lumber. He was a member of Scotsburn United Church and Scotsburn IOOF Lodge 140. He is survived by a daughter, Katherine Murray, Scotsburn; two brothers, Arthur, Newton, Mass.; Borden, Fredericton, N.B.; sister, Edna, Calgary; two grandsons. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Christine Reeves; three sisters, Jessie, Margaret, Eleanor; two brothers, Russell, Charles. Funeral was held May 16 in Scotsburn United Church, Rev. Margie Whynot officiated. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, Scotsburn. Donations may be made to any charity.
BROWN, Fayne Robert Hiltz - 68, Weston, Kings County, died May 21, 1993, in Western Kings Memorial Hospital, Berwick. Born in The Forties, Lunenburg County, he was a son of the late Austin and Roxie (Veno) Brown. He had served overseas with Nova Scotia Highlanders Regiment during the Second World War. He was a retired farmer and had been employed with CFB Greenwood for 25 years. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Ortona Branch 69, Berwick and Christ Anglican Church, Berwick, where he served on the parish council. He is survived by his wife, the former Annie Reeves; three sons, Eric, Granville Ferry; Peter, Weston; Darryl, at home; six brothers, Harley, Greenwood; Clifford, Chester; Donald, Moose Jaw, Sask.; Leith, Islington, Ont.; Charlie, Rexdale, Ont.; Robert, Hillsborough, Ont.; five sisters, Lois Lewis, Dempsey Corner; Nina (Mrs. Jim Moody), Berwick; Shirley (Mrs. Ashton Reeves), Beatrice Reeves, both of The Forties; Ella (Mrs. Oran Reeves), Aldersville; two grandsons. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick, Rev. Fred Hinxman and Rev. Gordon Neish officiating. Burial will be in Berwick Cemetery. Reception to follow in the family home, 916 Long Point Rd., Weston. Donations may be made to Christ Anglican Church, Western Kings Memorial Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association or Weston Community Hall.
REEVES, Joseph Graywood - 82, Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou, formerly of Merigomish, died May 23, 1993, in Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital, Pictou. Born in McLellans Brook, Pictou County, he was a son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Johnstone) Reeves. He was a resident of Merigomish most of his life and was a former employee of the Department of Highways. He is survived by a nephew, Stewart Reeves, Ottawa. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Kathleen Copeland; brother, Charles; sister, Florence. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Merigomish. Burial will be in Merigomish Cemetery.
MURLEY, George H. - 85, Thorburn, Pictou County, formerly of New Glasgow, died July 19, 1993, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late George A. and Ella (Reeves) Murley. He was a resident of New Glasgow before moving to Thorburn some 20 years ago. He was a member of St. Alban's Anglican Church, Thorburn and St. George's Anglican Church, New Glasgow. He was a retired commercial traveller, having worked for W.R. Brock Company Limited, Montreal for 35 years. He was a member of Maritime Commercial Travellers Association and Albion Masonic Lodge 5, New Glasgow. He was a former member of Philae Temple and former shriner. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by a daughter, Linda (Mrs. Mel Scott), Thorburn; son, Warren, Stellarton and Amherst; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Margaret E. Boston; three sisters, Beatrice McLaughlin, Betty Jakeman, Mildred Conrad. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. tonight in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. George's Anglican Church, New Glasgow, Rev. Ron Walker officiating. Burial will be in Thorburn Cemetery, Thorburn. Donations may be made to VON, St. Alban's Anglican Church, New Glasgow or Canadian Cancer Society.
GUPTILL, Earl - 52, 518 Main St., Kentville, died August 23, 1993, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in West Brooklyn, Kings County, he was a son of the late Alonzo and Beatrice (Myles) Guptill. He had been a resident of the Valley most of his life. He was employed with Great Valley Juices, formerly M.W. Graves. He is survived by his wife, the former Maxine Russell; eight stepsons, Bill, Leminster, Hants County; Terry, Dartmouth; Barry, Kevin, both of New Ross; John, Bruce, both of Kentville; David, Wayne, both of Halifax; six stepdaughters, Betty Skerry, Pauline Levy, Barbara Levy, Mary Reeves, Patricia Leopold, Tina Russell, all of New Ross; two brothers, Archie, Hantsport; Leslie, Wolfville; sister, Vivian Smith, Wolfville; half-sister, Evelyn Atwell, Ontario; nine step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Wayne. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9. p.m. today in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Kentville, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Gary Manthorne officiating. Burial will be in West Brooklyn Cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.
ANSTEY, Evelyn - 88, Halifax, died August 28, 1993, in Dartmouth. Born in Garnish, Nfld., she was a daughter of the late George and Margaret Jane (Grandy) Reeves. She moved to Nova Scotia in 1948, living in Riverport and Lunenburg until moving to Halifax in 1952. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by a son, George Edwin, Fredericton, N.B.; two grandsons, Thomas Angus, Halifax; Derek Edwin, Dartmouth; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas George; daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Watt; two brothers, George, William James; six sisters, Anne Cluett, Lorraine, Louise, Abigail, Elizabeth Williams, Maude Williams. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Georges Anglican Church, Halifax, Rev. Gary Thorne officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Georges Church Memorial Fund.
BORGAR (BURKE), Shirley V. - Vassa, Finland, died September 3, 1993, as the result of a boating accident in Finland. Born in Lawrencetown, Halifax County, she was a daughter of Ruth Brown, Halifax and the late Aubrey Brown. She is survived by two half-brothers, Russell Whynot, Halifax; Alfred Whynot, Vancouver; half-sister, Elenor Reeves, New Germany; three sisters, Barbara Fisher, Dawson Creek, B.C.; Audrey Mcgee, Sharon Welburn, both of Sackville; two brothers, Aubrey (Buster) Brown, Sackville; Fred Brown, Vancouver; three sons, Cecil, Paul, both of Dartmouth; Kevin, Stormont; daughter, Ruthann, Dartmouth; six grandchildren. A memorial service will be 7 p.m. September 16 in Evangal Pentecostal Church, 1412 Cole Harbour Rd., Rev. Russell Knowles officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Evangel Pentecostal Church Building Fund.
SPEARS, Norah Alice - 79, Auburn Avenue, Halifax, died September 28, 1993, in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Sheet Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Margaret (Eisan) Martin. She is survived by a son, Evan, Midland, Ont.; two daughters, Inez Chaulk, Delores (Mrs. Douglas Singer), both of Halifax; brother, Joseph (Joe), Sheet Harbour; five sisters, Mary Webber, Halifax; Theresa Murphy, Isabel (Mrs. William Fisher), Agnes Barkhouse, all of Sheet Harbour; Muriel Reeves, Berwick; 15 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Lionel; son, Gerald; daughter, Margaret; brother, Ralph; sister, Inez Spears. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Friday in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax, where prayers will be held Friday evening. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax, Rev. Eric Theriault officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.
KINSMAN, Robert R. - 78, Grand View Manor, Berwick, died October 7, 1993, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Grafton, he was a son of the late William and Bernice (White) Kinsman. He was a graduate of the Agricultural College, Truro. He was a former deacon of Grafton and Berwick Baptist Church. He was a former Boy Scout leader and a member of Berwick Baptist Church. He is survived by two sons, Reginald, Porters Lake; Robert, Halifax; daughter, Marilyn (Mrs. Ron Reeves), Berwick; three brothers, William (Bill), George, both of Aylesford; Dr. Paul, Wolfville; two sisters, Louise (Mrs. Blake Porter), Wolfville; Joyce (Mrs. Murray Brydon), Black Rock; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former W. Elizabeth Loomer; sister, Margaret; brother, Allison. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Sunday in Berwick Baptist Church, Rev. Gordon Walker, assisted by Rev. Karen McRae officiating. Burial will be in Berwick Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.
RAFUSE, Leah C. - 83, Martins Point, Lunenburg County, died October 11, 1993, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Montrose, Colchester County, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Elsie Cochrane. She was a member of St. Mark's Anglican Church, Martins Point. She is survived by her husband, Harold, Bridgewater; four daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Freeman Conrad), Western Shore; Sheila (Mrs. Thomas Abraham), Halifax; Carol Green, Little Tancook Island; Dianne Reeves, Bridgewater; two sons, John Reeves, Martins Point; George Reeves, Clearland; brother, William, Truro; several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Norman Reeves; son, Wayne; five sisters, Margaret, Bertha, Hazel, Evelyn, Ruby; four brothers, George, Carl, Stanley, Purley. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Mark's Anglican Church, Martins Point, Rev. Linda MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Western Shore Cemetery. Immediate family flowers only. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
KEDDY, Earl William - 82, Kentville, died October 17, 1993, in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born in Martins River, Lunenburg County, he was a son of the late Stephen and Ella (Reeves) Keddy. He served with the Canadian Army and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Kings Branch 6. He is survived by two daughters, Judy Sherrard, Canning; Cindy (Mrs. David Herbin), Grand Pre; three sons, Cecil (Sonny), Ottawa; Ronald, Kingsport; Rick, Kentville; two brothers, Ralph, Middleton; Frank, Ottawa; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Margaret Eileen Schofield; a daughter; a son; sister, Margaret; two brothers, Albert, Granville; a grandchild. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Tuesday in W.C. Hiltz Funeral Home, Kentville, where a legion service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday and where funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Capt. Charles Steenburgh officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Kentville. Donations may be made to Salvation Army or Victorian Order of Nurses, Kings Branch.
BOYLAN, Alice Ida Marie - 88, New Ross, Lunenburg County, died November 1, 1993, in Shoreham Village Nursing Home, Chester. Born in New Ross, she was a daughter of the late William and Jessie (Russell) Skerry. She was a dedicated school teacher in the Lunenburg County area for many years prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, New Ross. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Patrick; two daughters, Shirley Veinot, Marie Reeves, both of New Ross; three sons, Edward, Bridgewater; Ross, Halifax; William, Bedford; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren; brother, Edgar, Halifax; two half-brothers, Leverette Baroni, New Ross, Ross Baroni, Ottawa. She was predeceased by a sister, Virginia; three brothers, John, Russell, William; a grandson. Visitation will be 3-5, 7-9 p.m. today in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, New Ross, where prayers will be 4 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m.Thursday in St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Brian Duggan officiating. Burial will be in New Ross Roman Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity.
REEVES, Audrey Mae - 65, Ridgetown, Ont., died October 13, 1993, in St. Joseph Hospital, Chatham, Ont. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Rhoda Bowser. She was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 243, Ridgetown. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd; five daughters, Donna (Mrs. Bill Jackson), Thamesville, Ont.; Linda (Mrs. Ted McGray), Yarmouth; Patricia, Eriau Beach, Ont.; Margaret, Blenheim, Ont.; Jean LeBlanc, Pubnico; three sons, Donald, Chatham; Jim, Blenhein; Richard, Gagetown, N.B.; sister, Jean (Mrs. Fred Mills), Saint John, N.B; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three daughters, Cathy, Anita, Evelyn Cox; brother, Gordon. Funeral was held October 16 in John C. Badder Funeral Home, Thamesville, Padre Tom Rutherford officiated. Burial was in Everett Cemetery, Thamesville. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, VON or Home of The Guardian Angel, Halifax.
REEVES, Alvin Sherman - 75, Port Hawkesbury, formerly of New
Glasgow, died November 16, 1993, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish.
Born in Wallace Grant, Cumberland County, he was a son of the late Edward
and Priscella (Reeves) Reeves. He was a salesman with Robertson Brothers
in New Glasgow and Port Hawkesbury and with Schwartz, Fuller Brush and
Saniway Distributers. He was a veteran of the Second World War. He is survived
by a daughter, Laraine (Mrs. Gary Ward), Greenwood, Kings County; sister,
Dorothy Smith, Tatamagouche; six grandchildren; a great-granddaughter;
several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Joan; sister,
Hilda; brother, Harold. No visitation by request. Burial will be 2 p.m.
Thursday in South Brook Cemetery, Port Hawkesbury, Rev. Hughie D. MacDonald
officiating. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova
Scotia or any charity. Arrangements under the direction of W.J. Whitty
Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.