MOASE, Rev. Waldon Britten - Durham, Pictou Co., died January 30, 1997, in Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital, Pictou. Born in Freetown, P.E.I., he was a son of the late Darrah and Hazel (Simmons) Moase. He attended Prince of Wales College, Charlottetown, McGill University and Presbyterian College, Montreal, and was ordained into the ministry of the Presbyterian Church at Zion Presbyterian Church, Charlottetown, in 1972. He served the congregations of River John/Toney River; St. Andrews, Pictou; Clyde River, P.E.I., and West River Pastoral Charge, Pictou County, retiring in 1992. Following his retirement, he served as supply minister for the Springville and Barneys River charges. He was a member of Eastern Star, IOOF Lodge 1, Pictou, and the Stellarton Male Chorus. Surviving are his wife, the former Alma Morrison; daughters, Ena (Mrs. Jim Hill), Hunter River, P.E.I.; Darlene (Mrs. Philip Hill), Truro; Cathy (Mrs. Albin McIsaac), Pictou; six grandchildren; sister, Alberta Reeves, Summerside, P.E.I. He was predeceased by brothers, Fred, Hillard. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Eastern Star IOOF service 6:45 p.m. Sunday, all in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Pictou, Rev. William Johnston officiating, assisted by Rev. Kenneth Stright and Moderator of Presbytery, Jessie Johnson. Spring burial in Floral Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Valley, P.E.I. Donations to Durham Presbyterian Church or to any charity.
OICKLE, Alma Lavinia - 98, Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay, formerly of East Dalhousie, died February 10, 1997, in the home. Born in East Dalhousie, she was a daughter of the late Nathan and Maria (Oickle) Fancy. Surviving are daughters, Mae (Mrs. Burpee Slauenwhite), Ella (Mrs. Pearlie Slauenwhite), Stanburne, Lunenburg Co.; Mable (Mrs. Lewis Reeves), Berwick; son, Maurice, New Ross, Lunenburg Co.; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick James; sisters, Louise, Grace; brothers, Willie, Joe, Guy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Cyprian's Anglican Church, East Dalhousie, Rev. Gordon Neish officiating. Burial in St. Cyprian's Cemetery, East Dalhousie. Donations to St. Cyprian's Church.
CROSBY, Veda Mary - 94, Villa St. Joseph du Lac, Dayton, Yarmouth Co., formerly of Woodstock, Yarmouth Co., died February 12, 1997, in the villa. Born in Woodstock, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Josephine (Brown) Ellis. She was a member of Lake George Church. She was a homemaker, mother and housekeeper, as well as an artist. She was active in the art and craft community in Yarmouth and Yarmouth County. Surviving are son, Edward Frank Reeves, Woodstock; two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Frank A. Reeves; her second husband, Herman Crosby; brothers, Donivan, Eugene, William; sister, Josephine. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, both in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, Rev. U. Dawson officiating. Burial in Cedar Lake Cemetery. Donations to any charity.
DAUPHINEE, Glenice A. - 74, West Northfield, died April 29, 1997, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in West Northfield, she was a daughter of the late William (Bill) and Mildred (Ramey) Zinck. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed gardening. Surviving are her son, Franklyn, West Northfield; daughter, Susan (Mrs. Roger Zinck), Auburndale; sisters, Lillian (Mrs. Ewin Roney), Lower Granville; Audrey (Mrs. Ray Reeves), New Ross; brother, Donald, West Northfield; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Owen; brothers, Claude, Harold. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, funeral 2 p.m. Friday, both in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater, Rev. William Gustafson officiating. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, West Northfield. Family flowers only. Donations to the Lodge that Gives c/o Canadian Cancer Society, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church or any charity.
SHORT, Vivien Ruth - 77, 346 Abercrombie Rd., New Glasgow, died May 13, 1997, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Charollette (Reeves) Connors. She was a graduate of Mount Allison University. She was a former employee of Thompson and Sutherland Ltd., New Glasgow, and Lever Bros., Halifax. She was a former member of New Glasgow Lionettes. Surviving are her husband, Albert; daughter, Cathy, Smithers, B.C.; son, Bert, New Glasgow. She was predeceased by daughter, Barbara Mellisa; son, Timothy C.; brothers, Calvin, Mark. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Friday, both in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow, Rev. Sheldon MacKenzie officiating. Burial in Abercrombie Cemetery. Donations to Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, 4120 Rideau Valley Dr.N., Po Box 280, Manotick, Ont., K0A 2N0, or any charity.
GRATTO, James Lewis - 36, 18 Marie Dr., Lower Sackville, formerly of Pictou Landing, died July 25, 1997. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late Charles and Viola Jean (Cameron) Gratto. He worked for HMC Dockyards, Halifax. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. He was also an avid bowler. Surviving are his wife, the former Heather Reeves, Halifax; son, Jason; daughter, Natasha, both of Halifax; sisters, Charlene (Mrs. Augustus MacDonald), Stellarton; Pearl (Mrs. Rob Linthorne), Alberta; brothers, Charles Grotto, Stellarton; Murdoch Cameron, Alberta. He was predeceased by sister, Linda. Visitation and funeral service will be held in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow, time and date to be announced. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Donations to any charity.
WADE, George Frederick - 80, Hobby Horse Farm, Spittal Road, Coldbrook, Kings Co., died August 4, 1997, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Kentville, he was a son of the late Frederick Ernest and Mabel (Reeves) Wade. Together with his brother Bev, they took over the operation of the family business, F.E. Wade Ltd. He formed his own business and was president of Wade Enterprises, which operated several food stores throughout the Annapolis Valley. An avid horseman, he was a founding member of Canadian Morgan Horse Club and was a devoted and supportive member. He was also a founding member of Equine Foundation for Veterinary Research. He was a warden of St. James Anglican Church, Kentville, for many years, and was a member of the board of directors of St. Anne's Camp, Gibsons Lake, Annapolis Co. Surviving are his wife, the former Donalda Harvey; daughters, Leslie (Mrs. David Wade-Fuller), Katherine (Mrs. Robin Marshall), Megan (Mrs. Grant Wade-Cadeau), Coldbrook; sons, Darrell, Greenwood; Frederick, Grand PrŽ; sisters, Gladys (Mrs. Donald MacRae), Halifax; Betty (Mrs. Freeman Pettit), Kentville; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sister, Mrs. Helen Wightman; brother, Bev. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Thursday in W.C. Hiltz Funeral Parlour, Kentville. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday in St. James Anglican Church, Kentville, Archdeacon Kenneth Vaughan officiating. Burial in the family plot, Hobby Horse Farm. Family will receive visitors at the family home following the service. Family flowers only. Donations to St. James Anglican Church memorial fund, Kings County SPCA or George Wade Veterinary Scholarship Fund c/o W.C. Hiltz Funeral Home, 100 Cornwallis St., Kentville, B4N 2E4.
WHEATON, Ivan Harry - 53, Lakeville, Kings Co., died August 12, 1997, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in South Alton, he was a son of Hilda (Schofield) (Wheaton) O'Connell, Kentville, and the late Alvin Wheaton. He was formerly employed with Cornwallis Inn and later as a cook for the Blanchard Fraser Memorial Hospital, Kentville. For the last 26 years, he was employed as a trucker driver for Valley Pack Refuge. Surviving are his wife, the former Donna Lenihan; daughter, Melissa, at home; stepfather, Ronald O'Connell, Kentville; brothers, Larry, Gaspereau, Kings Co.; Glen, Chester; sisters, Gloria (Mrs. Bill Townsend), New Minas; Diane (Mrs. Karl Reeves), Prince Edward Island; Shirley (Mrs. Robert Fleet), Ecum Secum; stepbrother, Brad, Sackville; stepsisters, Gloria Trennamen, Dartmouth; Donna Pattey, Ottawa; Angelia Wournell, Sackville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral 2 p.m. today in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Kentville, Rev. Elias Mutale and Lic. Derek McCoombs officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
CLEARY, Aileen Lillian - 85, Dartmouth, died September 1, 1997, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, New Infirmary Site. Born at Beaver Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Angus and Mae (Reeves) Spears. She was an active member of the Church of the Holy Spirit ACW and a volunteer member of the Canadian Red Cross Society, Dartmouth branch; Canadian Cancer Society; Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, and the Canadian Bible Society. Surviving are daughters, Mae (Mrs. Wendell Atwood), Lena (Mrs. Oliver Woods), Joyce (Mrs. Fred Laybolt), all of Dartmouth; Shirley Robb, Timberlea; Glenda (Mrs. Douglas Milmine), Kitchener, Ont.; sons, Ernest and wife Jean, Sechelt, B.C.; James and wife Jenny, Lower Sackville; 25 grandchildren; 26 great-grand-children. She was predeceased by her husband, James Robert; sisters, Elizabeth, Dora, Pearl, Edith and Alice; brothers, Lester, Wilbert, Edward, Ernest and Raymond; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, Dartmouth. Funeral service 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Regency Drive, Dartmouth, Rev. Marian Burns officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations may be made to any of the charities above.
MURPHY, M. Vernetta - 92, 791Ú2 Havelock St., Amherst, died September 6, 1997, in Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst. Born in West Brooklyn, Kings Co., she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Hines) Keddy. She lived in Wolfville for a number of years before moving to Amherst in 1941. She was a member of Christ Church and St. Martha's Guild, Amherst. She was a life member and past most excellent chief of the Pythian Sisters, Elizabeth Temple 6, Amherst. Surviving are daughters, Marjorie Roberts, at home; Aline (Mrs. Howard Journeay), Little Fort, B.C.; Bernice (Mrs. Joseph Beattie), Collingwood; Sally (Mrs. Elwood Jay), Charlottetown, P.E.I.; sister, Thelma Bishop, New Minas; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley; sisters, Blanche Kelley, Lillian Reeves; brothers, Frank, Arthur, Harold. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in Furlong's Funeral Home, Amherst. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday in Christ Church, Amherst, Rev. David S. Myles officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to St. Martha's Guild, Christ Church or any charity.
RAFUSE, Neil James (Chub) - 68, Chester, died December 2, 1997, at home. Born in Chester, he was a son of the late William Joshua and Elsie Abegail (Rafuse) Rafuse. He was a member of the Merchant Marine Reserve, and member of Royal Canadian Legion, Butler Branch 44, Chester. He was a driver for the Department of National Defence, Mill Cove, and a commissionaire at Canexel, East River. Surviving are his wife, the former Rena Marie Reeves; daughters, Karen and husband Kirk Boutilier, Chester; Teresa and husband Rudolph Stevens, Tancook Island; Sheila Norwood, Chester; Marie and husband Stanley Boutilier, St. Margarets Bay; sons, Billy and wife Leta, Greg and wife Elaine, Forbes and wife Maureen, all of Chester, Harold and wife Lee, Farmington, Lunenburg Co.; sister, Betty (Mrs. David Baker), East Chester; grandchildren, Alana, Shawn, James, Ryan, Shannon, Amy, Gary, Amanda, Sarah and Melissa Rafuse, David, Jonathan and Shayne Boutilier, Jessica Norwood. He was predeceased by son, John in infancy; brother, Frederick. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, legion service 7 p.m. today, both in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Friday in St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Rev. Sean Taylor officiating. Burial in the Methodist Cemetery, Chester. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Methodist Cemetery or Chester Volunteer Fire Department.
MACKLEY, Marion Gertrude (RN) - 89, Blacketts Lake, died December 4, 1997, in Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late John C. and Caroline Elizabeth (Gerhark) Mackley. She was a retired nurse, graduating from Sydney City Hospital in 1931. She worked in Brookline, Mass., for 39 years. She member of Sydney City Hospital Alumni and Knox United Church, Blacketts Lake. Surviving is brother, Ralph, Blacketts Lake. She was predeceased by sisters, Mildred Reeves, Carrie Wright; brothers, John, Ray, George, Paul, Sydney, Walter, Guy. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. No visitation. Memorial service will be held at a later date.
REEVES, Florence Marie - 55, New Ross, Lunenburg Co., died December 8, 1997, at home. Born in Windsor, Hants Co., she was a daughter of Vivian (Leopold) Harvey, Windsor, and the late Charles Harvey. She resided in the New Ross area most of her life. She was a life member of Christ Anglican Church, New Ross. Surviving are her husband, Marshall; daughters, Teena, Sherry, New Ross; son, Marty, at home; a granddaughter; half-brothers, David and Jimmy Harvey, Windsor. Cremation has taken place. Private family memorial service 11 a.m. Thursday in Christ Anglican Church, New Ross, Rev. Gordon Neish officiating. Burial at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Christ Anglican Church cemetery fund. Arrangements entrusted to H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, New Ross.