RUTLEDGE, James Gordon - 61, Boutilier's Point, passed away Monday, December 3, 2007. Born in Toronto, he was a son of the late Gordon and Mary Ann (Mills) Rutledge. Jim was an active member of the Halifax County District No. 1 Fire Department, Black Point, and served in many positions over the years. He was also an avid sailor and worked for many years in the electronics field. He is survived by his wife, Janice Jackson; daughters, Christine, Port Hope; Jillian, Halifax; son, James, Cambridge; grandson, Jesse; brother, Robert; sister, Virginia, both of Ontario; three nieces and one nephew. He was predeceased by sister, Margaret. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday in St. James Anglican Church, Boutilier's Point, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or St. James Anglican Church, Boutilier's Point. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca 

 

JOLLIMORE, Nora Blanche - 68, Lower Vaughan, formerly of Mill Cove, Lunenburg Co., passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 5, 2007, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, with her son and close friends at her side. Born in Mill Cove on October 10, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Hiram and Rhoda (Jollimore) Jollimore. Nora was affectingly known by family and friends as Googie. She had a great love for her dog Beauty and her two cats, Lloydie too too and Bam Bam. She enjoyed looking after her poultry and growing her garden. Nora loved fishing and being outdoors and being in the wood pile. She was always there to lend her neighbours a helping hand and never asked for anything in return, knowing that they were happy was payment enough. Nora was handy with her hands; she enjoyed crocheting, knitting and doing crafts. She was always happy and full of life and loved her country music. Nora's wishes were to have her body donated to medical science to further research, in hope that one day this will benefit others. That should tell you what kind of person she was. She is survived by companion of 25 years, Wayne Dickie; daughter, Edith; sons, Leonard, Joseph, Carl, Keith, Clifford; sisters, Elva Young, Lola Ewing (Donald); brothers, Layton, Floyd; half-sisters, Rhoda Dean (Ron), Janice, Rhea Hogue (Donald), Cora, June, Linda; half-brothers, Aaron, Veron, Albert, George; grandchildren, Amanda, Daniel, Christopher, Karen, Paul, Leanne, Nicholas, Trish, Christopher Harnish; great-grandchildren, MacKenzie, Hunter, Autumn, Zackery; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard; sister, Vera in infancy; brothers, Walter, Leo, Jillian in infancy; half-sisters, Theresa, Mary, Ella, Esther, Nelly; half-brothers, Reid, Andrew; great-granddaughter, Alyssa; son-in-law, Russell. A memorial service celebrating Nora's life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 16, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbard's, Rev. Laurie Omstead officiating. Following the service everyone is welcome to join the family at Hubbard's Fire Hall for refreshments and fellowship. Memorial donations can be made to the Palliative Care Unit at Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

AWALT, Florence Curdolia - 83, Halifax, formerly of Boutilier's Point, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2007, in Northwood Centre, Halifax. Born in Boutilier's Point, she was a daughter of the late Wesley and Minnie (Langille) Boutilier. She is survived by brother, Eric (Masie) Boutilier, Boutilier's Point; sisters, Vera (Bill) Muir-Reid, Evelyn Hartlen, both of Halifax; Marion Whiting, Fox Point; Katherine (Keith) Mahaney, Alysford, and Mona (Ralph) Boutilier, Boutilier's Point. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald; brothers, Cyril, Warren, Murray, and sisters, Ella, Prena, Iona, and Lillian. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, and funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial to follow in Black Point Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. James Anglican Church, Boutilier's Point. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

REDMOND, Allan Fordham - 68, Seabright, passed away at home on Thursday, December 6, 2007. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Byron and Evangeline (Fordham) Redmond. Allan was one of the founding members of the Atlantic Sport Car Club, and was an avid sailor and world traveler. He retired from Maritime Tel & Tel. He then pursued his passion for cooking, using his culinary skills at the Cooper's Inn & Restaurant in Shelburne, which he co-owned with his wife, prior to returning to his home in Seabright in 2005. He was a proud father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, the former Joan E. Hall; daughters, Lisa (William) Riddle, Sunbury, Ont.; Sarah (Edward) Snowden, Hayesville, N.C.; Hannah (Nicholas) Coombes, Langkawi, Malaysia; grandchildren, Sydney, Piper, Ryelan, Lochlan, Caitlan, Madeline, and stepgrandson, Tyler. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Ronald A. Walker Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to Parkinson Society Canada, Maritime Region. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca Please see July, 2008.