Obituaries in Chronological Order for FEBRUARY, 2004

CONWAY, Francis Philip
CONWAY, Francis Philip - Chief Petty Officer RCN (Ret'd), 78, Halifax, passed away February 7, 2004, of cancer in Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, Halifax. Born in Saint John, N.B., he was a son of the late Charles A. and Mary (Collins) Conway. A 25 year RCN veteran, Phil served on British ships HMS Malaya and HMS Quebec, and took part in the D-Day invasion of Europe, the sinking of the Tirpitz, and operations off the coast of Korea. He served on HMCS Algonquin, Haida, Uganda and Quebec. A long-time resident of Fox Point, he was an active member of the community and researcher of RCN history. He was a member of the Canadian Legion, Branch 84, the Chiefs and PO's Mess, CFB Stadacona, and the Chief Petty Officers Association of Canada. He was the husband of Beverly (Corbett) and the late Irma (Anderson). Surviving are his wife, Beverly; son, Barry and his wife Aileen (Godfrey); grandchildren, Bethany and Evan, all of Victoria, B.C.; stepdaughter, Christine; stepsons, Edward and Paul, all of Halifax; step-grandchildren, Ryan, Jeffery, Jennifer, Stephen, Edward, and Christopher; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Agnes Conway, Saint John. He was predeceased by brothers, Leo and John; sister, Mary. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Mark Pretty officiating. Burial to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

SIMS (Fleet), Audrey Virginia
SIMS (Fleet), Audrey Virginia - 84, passed away February 11, 2004, in Shoreham Village, Chester. Surviving are her daughter, Jean (Peter) Froese, Calgary, Alta.; son, Timothy (Cynthia), Sims Settlement; grandsons, Dennis (Lori) Froese, Richard Froese, Calgary; Evan Sims, Sims Settlement; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Kayla Froese. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 14, in St. Luke's Anglican Church, Hubbards, Rev. Jim Green officiating. Burial will follow in Sims Family Cemetery, Sims Settlement. Reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shoreham Village or a charity of your choice. Special thanks to the staff of Shoreham Village. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca.

BUTLER, Ronald Jack
BUTLER, Ronald Jack - Passed away February 13, 2004, at home. Born in Barrie, Ont., he was the son of the late Jack and Clara (Spearn) Butler. Ron was a Geologist working and teaching in the mining industry throughout Eastern Canada. Ron, along with his wife Cynthia, operated the Candle on the Water Bed and Breakfast. He was an active member of the Blandford Volunteer Fire Department, Chester/St. Margaret's Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Inn Keepers Association. He is survived by sons, Richard (Bernadette), Edmonton, Alta.; Robert (Leah), Wilmot; Craig (Carla), Mississauga, Ont.; daughter, Kimberley (Roger Wilson), Toronto; Pamela (Shawn Nelson), North Bay; grandchildren, Logan, Tyler, Kenda, Sarah, Jamie, Natalie, Angela, Christopher, Joshua and Taitum; sister, Anne Tomlinson, Barrie, Ont. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Cynthia Draper. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, February 19, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blandford, Rev. Jim McCorriston and Dan Green officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Barnabas Church Building Fund and Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

HARNISH, Garnet Miles
HARNISH, Garnet Miles - 65, Mill Cove passed away Thursday, February 19, 2004, at home. Born in Mill Cove, he was a son of Della (Coolen) Harnish, Mill Cove and the late Reginald Harnish. He is survived by son, Garnet M., Halifax; brothers, Gary (Judy), Fox Point; Reginald (Leslie), Fox Point; sister, Darlene (Terry) Nowlan, Mill Cove; a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his companion, Patsy Hogue; brothers, Earl and Gilbert. Funeral service will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards, Rev. Jim Greene officiating. Burial to be held at a later date. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

CORKUM, Aartje
CORKUM, Aartje - 80, Sims Settlement, passed away Friday, February 20, 2004, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Holland, she was the daughter of the late Jan and Margaret VanDeKamp. She is survived by her daughter, Eva (Ray) LePage, Mill Cove; grandchildren, Michelle, Baddeck; James and Mark, both of Mill Cove; great-grandchild, Laurel, Baddeck. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

HURSHMAN, Rose Ramsay
HURSHMAN, Rose Ramsay - 87, Queensland, passed away peacefully at home, February 25, 2004. Raised in the Liverpool area, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen (Joseph) Shediac. Surviving are sons, Walter, Timberlea; Frank, Chester; daughters, Helen, Chester; Betty (who looked after her mother at home); Margaret, both of Queensland; brother, Albert (Emma), Moncton; her twin sister, Mona, Bear River (who she loved dearly); grandchildren, Annette, Jason, Nicholas, and Michael; great-granddaughter, Emma. She was predeceased by her husband, George; brother, George; sister, Mary. The family will receive visitors today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. A family committal service to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SPCA Halifax Branch. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca