ELLIOTT, Russell Johnson - 84, Toney River, Pictou Co., died January 8, 1996. Born in Toney River, he was a son of the late Johnson and Clara (MacKay) Elliott. He was a resident of Toney River all his life where he operated a farm. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are his wife, the former Annie Falconer; daughter, Florence, New Glasgow. He was predeceased by sisters, Isabel Clark, Florence Abele, Janette Cruickshank, Charlotte Reeves. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. David's Presbyterian Church, Toney River, Rev. Murray Graham officiating. Burial in Riverbank Cemetery, Toney Mills. Donations to Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 280, 4120 Rideau Valley Dr. N., Manotick, Ont., Riverbank Cemetery or the SPCA.
LANGILLE, Annie J. - 91, Wallace, died January 12, 1996, at home. Born at Fox Harbour, Cumberland Co., she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (MacEachern) MacAuley. She was a member of St. John's United Church, Wallace; life member of the UCW and member and past matron of Cedar Chapter 3, OES. Surviving are daughter, Erma (Mrs. Murray Reeves), Wallace; sons, John, Gerald, Wallace; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Percy; son, Karl; brother, William; half brother, Henry; grandson, Jack; granddaughter, Cindy. No visitation by request. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Sunday in St. John's United Church, Wallace, Rev. Beth Johnston officiating. Spring burial in Wallace Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to St. John's United Church memorial fund or any charity. Arrangements under the direction of Mundle's Funeral Home, Pugwash.
HARVEY, Charles Henry (Charlie) - 73, 1552 King St., Currys Corner, Windsor, died January 21, 1996, at home. Born in Summerville, Hants Co., he was a son of the late Henry and Margaret (Hill) Harvey. He was retired as custodian at Hants Campus, Windsor and an electrician by trade. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the 23rd field regiment of the RCE as a sapper in the Canadian Army. After the war he worked as a driver for Doran's Taxi, Windsor and had previously worked with H.B. Mitchell's, Wolfville as an electrician for many years. He was a member of Hants County branch 9, Royal Canadian Legion where he was very active and had held numerous positions. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, the former Vivian Leopold; stepdaughter, Florence (Mrs. Marshall Reeves), New Ross; sons, James, Windsor; David (Yogi), at home; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild. He was predeceased by sisters, Blanche Wentzell, Stella Sanford; brothers, Percy, Maurice (Mike). Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, legion service 7 p.m. tonight, funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday all in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King St., Rev. Alex Gardiner officiating. Burial in legion section of Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity.
BOYLE, Taylor Elaine - four month infant daughter of Nicole Boyle and Terry Reeves, Fairbank Street, Dartmouth, died February 14, 1996, at home. Surviving are maternal grandfather, Wayne Boyle, Milford Station; paternal grandfather, George Reeves, Mahone Bay; twin sister, Elizabeth Lucille; aunt, Trina, Dartmouth. She was predeceased by maternal grandmother, Elaine Boyle; paternal grandmother, Lucille; great-grandparents, Leslie Boyle, Helena Conrad. Visitation 46 p.m. today, funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, both in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, Dartmouth. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville, Rev. Paul Williams officiating. Donations to IWKGrace Health Centre.
RUSSELL, Annie Mae - 96, New Ross, died February 21, 1996, in Shoreham Village Nursing Home, Chester. Born in Aldersville, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Bessie (Veinott) Aalders. Surviving are sons, Paul, Gordon, New Ross; daughters, Marie Reeves, Halifax; Gladys (Mrs. Ronald Minnick), Martins Point; Della Hiltz, New Ross; Shirley (Mrs. John Reeves), Oromocto, N.B.; brother, Harry, New Minas; 32 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest; son, Edward; daughter, Helen Ditchburne; brothers, Kenneth, Cecil, Paul, Arnold, Clayton; sisters, Della Turner, Treasa Forman, Elsie Washburn. Visitation 3-5, 7-9 p.m. Friday in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, New Ross. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday in Christ Anglican Church, New Ross, Rev. Gordon Neish officiating. Burial in Aldersville Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Shoreham Village Nursing Home, Chester, VON, Aldersville Cemetery fund or any charity.
McRAE, Dorothy Christine - 59, 130 Mayflower Dr., New Glasgow, and North Fort Myers, Fla., died March 21, 1996, at home in New Glasgow. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Chisholm) Reeves. She was educated in Blue Mountain School, Pictou Academy and the Maritime Business College. Following graduation, she was employed by Goodman Company Ltd., and Pictou County Power Board. Following her marriage in 1955 she helped in the family business as secretary for many years. She sang in the church choir for over 40 years, first in Blue Mountain, then Westminister and finally First Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, where she was a member. She was past president of the Gyrettes and a member of the 9 Hole Club in North Fort Myers, Fla., where she was an avid golfer. Her accomplishments included work with the Boy Scouts of Canada. She introduced the beaver section to Pictou County in 1974. She was a leader of the First Beaver Colony in New Glasgow, and continued to help development in Pictou County for many years. She advanced to helping the growth of beavers in Nova Scotia where she reached the position of assistant provincial commissioner in charge of beavers. She continued to help develop the beaver movement outside of Nova Scotia where she spoke to eight different countries of the world brotherhood of Scouting. Surviving are her husband, Gerald James; daughters, Linda Keating, at home; Debra and her husband Peter Fraser, Pinetree; son, Ivor I. and his wife Louise, New Glasgow; sister, Janet (Mrs. Jack Horton), Bridgewater; six grandchildren. She was predeceased by brother, Alexander (Mac). Cremation has taken place. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Memorial service 2:30 p.m. Sunday in First Presbyterian Church, MacLean Street, New Glasgow, Rev. Glen Matheson, Rev. Glenn MacDonald and Rev. Duncan MacMaster officiating. Burial at a later date in Blue Mountain Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Pictou County Boy Scout trust fund or any charity.
ORDE, Mary Elizabeth Reeves Vroom - 96, Annapolis Royal, died April 3, 1996, in Annapolis Community Health Centre, Annapolis Royal. Born at Deep Brook, Annapolis Co., she was a daughter of the late James and Kate Allen (Reeves) Vroom. She was a lifetime member of St. Luke's Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal, and member of honor of the Port Royal chapter 1, Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving is her son, Frank (Bud), Ottawa. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank R.; brother, Major Robert (Bob) Vroom. Cremation has taken place under direction of Robert L. Hall Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal. Private service at a later date in Annapolis Royal. No flowers by request.
LENIHAN, Richard Alfred - 76, Halifax, died April 21, 1996, at home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late John and Winnifred (Lydiard) Lenihan. He retired after 35 years service with CNR. During this period he was very active with the Halifax softball league for many years. He was a partner in Bayers Road Auto Supply Co. and worked there until retirement in 1985. He served during the Second World War as a WO2 for the duration. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice (Richardson); daughters, Diane Lamb, Suzanne Hayes, Halifax; sister, Mary McGuire, Halifax; grandchildren, Lisa Mullin, Dartmouth; Michelle Cleveland, Sackville; Thomas Boland, Ireland; Robert Lamb, Ontario; Troy and Lindsay Reeves, Halifax; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, John, Joseph P., Lionel E.; sisters, Margaret Hooper, Winnifred O'Leary, Marie Goudreault, Leona Haugen. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 2 p.m. Thursday in Snow's Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax, Pastor Chris Blinder officiating. Reception immediately following in the funeral home. No flowers by request. Donations to Nova Scotia Paraplegic Association.
MORASH, Daisy Evelina - 89, 417 Wentworth Rd., Hants Co., died April 27, 1996, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late Edward and Ella (Veinot) Reeves. She resided at Wentworth Road with her husband since 1953 and was a member of Christ Anglican Church and the Women's Working Association. Over the years, she donated pillow slips to the radio auction and enjoyed crocheting. Surviving are her husband, Gordon Edward; daughters, Marion (Mrs. Melvin Watts), Port Hood; Eva (Mrs. William Gates), Halifax; Eleanor Duncanson, Ottawa; sons, Beverly (Bev), Wentworth Road; Harold, Ralph, at home; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles, Ray, New Ross; Robert (Bob), New Albany, Annapolis Co.; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by son, Edward; sisters, Florence Bennett, Ethel Joudrey; brothers, Harold, Ira, Roland, Austin. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King St. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in Christ Anglican Church, Windsor, Rev. E.E. Hill officiating. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. Family flowers only. Donations to Christ Anglican Church or Hants Community Hospital.
FLANAGAN, Harvey L. - 69, West New Annan, Colchester Co., died May 3, 1996, in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche. Born at Main River, N.B., he was a son of the late David and Sarah Flanagan. He was self-employed, working as an auto mechanic and, in his later years, as a rural mail courier. Surviving are his wife, the former Eileen Pipes; son, David, New Annan; daughters, Francie (Mrs. Robert Hunt), Tatamagouche; Joan (Mrs. Ivan Jamieson), New Annan; brothers, James, New Annan; Lloyd, Wentworth; sisters, Darlene (Mrs. Kevin Turnbull), Wentworth; Mrs. Arleen Kelly, Charlotte (Mrs. Donald Reeves), Kensington, P.E.I.; 13 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. today in West New Annan United Church, Rev. Beth W. Johnston officiating. Burial in Bell Gift Cemetery, New Annan. Donations to North Shore Health Services Foundation or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to MacDiarmid's Funeral Home, Wentworth.
REEVES, Winston Churchill - 55, Pugwash Junction, died May 14, 1996, in North Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Pugwash. Born in Richmond, Cumberland Co., he was a son of the late Harold J. and Ella B. (Taylor) Reeves. He was employed with Windsor Salt Co., Pugwash, having worked in Malagash and Pugwash mines for a total of 38 years. He was a member of Pugwash Volunteer Fire Department for 16 years, serving as financial officer and captain of truck 3. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with family. Surviving are his wife, the former Marilyn Langille; sons, Nicholas, at home; Robert, Brule, Colchester Co.; Corwin, Pugwash Junction; two grandsons; four granddaughters; foster son, Jason Bonnyman, Whitby Ont.; sisters, Evelyn MacLeod, New Glasgow; Isabel Trenholm, Malagash; brothers, Murray, Wallace; Clifford, Westville; Albert, Kenneth, Malcolm, Malagash. He was predeceased by sisters, Loretta Dawn, Elizabeth Delrose. Arrange- ments are incomplete and entrusted to Mundle's Funeral Home, Pugwash. In lieu of flowers, donations of Canadian Cancer Society, Pugwash Volunteer Fire Department or any charity.
REEVES, Muriel Lucy Cecilia - 76, South Berwick, died May 27, 1996, in Grand View Manor, Berwick. Born at Sheet Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Margaret (Eisan) Martin. She was a member of St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Berwick. Surviving are sons, Charles Jr., Moncton, N.B.; Patrick, South Berwick; Allan, Harbourville; daughters, Margaret Munroe, Porters Lake; Kathleen Kinch, Halifax; Eleanor Doherty, Black Rock; Mary England, Toronto; brothers, Joseph (Joe), Sheet Harbour; sisters, Mary Webber, Halifax; Theresa Murphy, Isabel (Mrs. William Fisher), Agnes Barkhouse, Sheet Harbour; 20 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles (Ned); son, Roderick; brother, Ralph; sisters, Nora Spears, Inez Spears. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Gerald Saulnier officiating. Burial in Berwick Cemetery. Reception to follow at the home of Pat and Brenda Reeves, 26 Lawrence Rd., South Berwick. Donations to Grand View Manor or any charity.
MARTIN, Joseph Charles - 80, Sheet Harbour, died June 2, 1996, in Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital. Born at Sheet Harbour, he was a son of the late Theodore and Margaret (Eisan) Martin. He was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Sheet Harbour. He was employed with Scott Paper Co., Sheet Harbour until its closure in 1971. He worked for Nova Scotia Power for several years and with the Department of Highways until retirement. He was an avid gardener and woodsman. Surviving are his wife, the former Irma Daye; son, Joseph and wife Sheila (Keating), Sheet Harbour; daughters, Deanna and husband Otis Dunn, Musquodoboit Harbour; Nora and husband William McInnis, Bridgewater; grandchildren, BillyJoe, Tony and Thomas McInnis, Gina, Tara and Jane Dunn, Sarah, Erin and Joseph Martin; sisters, Mary Webber, Halifax; Teresa Murphy, Isabel (Mrs. William Fisher), Agnes Barkhouse, Sheet Harbour. He was predeceased by son, David; sisters, Nora Spears, Inez Spears, Murial Reeves; brother, Ralph. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Crowell's Funeral Home, Sheet Harbour. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Richard Smith officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Cremation to take place. Donations to St. Peter's Cemetery or Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital, Sheet Harbour.
WARD, Belle Annie - 61, Sherman Belcher Road, Centreville, Kings Co., died August 15, 1996, at home. Born in Kentville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Henry and Estella Juanita (Zwicker) Coleman. Surviving are her husband, Robie Stafford; daughters, Sherry (Mrs. Clarence Wamboldt), Italy Cross; Peggy VanHattem, New Minas; sons, Dwight Mossman, New Minas; Nelson, at home; Neil, Lower Sackville; Bernard, Cambridge; sisters, Olive (Mrs. Kenneth Reeves), Greenwich; Lulu (Mrs. Earl Bennett), Steam Mill; Helen (Mrs. Thomas Jefferson), Bramber; brothers, Archnell, Kingston; Gail, Fulton, Steam Mill; Wade, Kentville; Chester, New Minas; Douglas, Grand Manan Island; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers, Bernard, Kenneth. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, both in W.C. Hiltz Funeral Parlour, Kentville, Blair Jess officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society, Victorian Order of Nurses or any charity.
WEBSTER, Millicent Elaine (Mutt) - 87, Centennial Villa, Amherst, formerly of Moncton, N.B., died September 13, 1996, in Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst. Born in Parrsboro, she was a daughter of the late Harry A. and Grace (Reeves) Webster. She was raised in Amherst. She resided in Toronto for a few years and then joined the RCAF, serving in the Second World War as a flight officer. She was employed with the Canada Employment Service in Moncton and Halifax. She retired in 1968 and then resided in Moncton. She was a member of St. George's Anglican Church, Moncton, and a member of the Willing Workers. She was a former member of Moncton Golf and Country Club and Moncton Curlers Association Business Women. Surviving are sisters, Joyce Dixon, Sackville, N.B; Phyllis Stewart, Amherst. She was predeceased by brothers, Robert, Douglas. Funeral 11 a.m. today in Christ Church, Amherst, Rev. David S. Myles officiating. Burial to follow in Amherst Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Campbell's Funeral Home, Amherst.
BROWN, Ruth Buelah - 83, Lower Sackville, died November 24, 1996, in Fairview Villa, Halifax. Born in Lunenburg, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Lois Catherine Hiltz. She was a long- time employee of Edwards Fine Foods and KFC. Surviving are sons, Russell, Halifax; Alfred, White Rock, B.C.; Aubrey, Lower Sackville; Frederick, British Columbia; daughters, Eleanor (Mrs. L.J. Reeves), Farmington, Lunenburg Co.; Barbara (Mrs. Gayle Fisher), Dawson Creek, B.C.; Audrey (Mrs. David McGee), Sharon (Mrs. Merl Welburn), Middle Sackville; sister, Floretta Allen, Lunenburg; brother, Clem, Lunenburg; 28 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Aubrey Blanchard Brown; daughter, Shirley; brothers, Ernie, Wilbert (Happy). Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday in Knox United Church, Lower Sackville, Rev. John Finlayson officiating. Reception to follow in the funeral home reception lounge. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
HENSBEE, Waldo George - 83, Eight Island Lake, Guysborough Co., died December 27, 1996, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born at Eight Island Lake, he was a son of the late Delbert Groover and Annie Elizabeth (Feltmate) Hensbee. He spent his working life as a blacksmith, miner and woodsman. Surviving are his wife, the former Minnie Barbara Cameron, Eight Island Lake; daughters, Pearl (Mrs. Gordon Jordan), Antigonish; Gloria (Mrs. John MacQuarrie), Sand Point; Jaunita (Mrs. Henry Reeves), East River St. Marys; sons, Wendell, Eight Island Lake; Delbert, Antigonish; half-sister, Ida Feltmate, Eight Island Lake; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by half-brothers, Lew, Steve and Charlie Fenton; half-sisters, Hilda Smith, Maude Charlton. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, Country Harbour. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday in Goshen Gospel Mission, Pastor Chesley MacKenzie officiating. Burial in Sunset Cemetery, Argyle. Donations to The Lung Association.