Obituaries in Chronological Order for FEBRUARY, 2006

SHEA, Florence Mary - 85, Head of St. Margaret's Bay. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Florence passed away on February 1, 2006, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Boylston, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Catherine (Flavin) Hall. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Victor; children, Alexander (Betty) MacPherson, Montague, P.E.I.; Henry (Irene) Shea; Beverley (Reg) Langille; Marian Shea; all of Head of St. Margarets Bay; Yvonne (Phillip) Hilton, Hubbards; loving Grammie to 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, the youngest, four month old namesake, Maya Florence. She was predeceased by her first husband, Patrick MacPherson; sons, Joseph Jerome MacPherson, Michael Douglas Shea, Charles Peter Shea, and Gerard Anthony Shea; daughters, Mary Theresa Shea and Carmel Helena Shea; grandson, Daniel Langille. Her love and devotion to her family, her positive attitude and steadfast faith were an inspiration to us all. Her love will live in our hearts forever. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, February 3, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Hubbards, Rev. James Richards officiating. Burial to follow in St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Sims Settlement. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

SAULNIER, Edmond Joseph - 63, Halifax, died at home February 3, 2006. He was the son of the late Edmond and Evelyn (Melanson) Saulnier (Saulnierville Station). Eddie was a well-known limousine driver. He worked for Woodís Limousine Service for a number of years. Eddie is survived by his daughter, Susan Elizabeth Saulnier, Moncton, N.B.; sons, Thomas Edward, Medicine Hat, Alta.; Robert Allan, Moncton, N.B. Eddie was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place 11 a.m. Saturday, February 11, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggyís Cove Road, Tantallon, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. A meet and greet will follow at the White Ensign Legion, 5519 Almon St. Halifax from 2-4 p.m. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

GEIZER, Arthur Campbell - Halifax, CPO retired, passed away at the age of 93 on February 6, 2006, in Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII. Arthur was a son of the late Foster and Minnie (Holder) Geizer. He was a veteran of both the Second World War and the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Royal Canadian Navy after 25 years service and later spent 15 years working for Canada Permanent Corp. He was a Past Master of Duke of Kent Masonic Lodge and a member of The United Church of Canada. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Jane (Isnor). He is survived by his daughter, Jeanne (Robert) Hubley, Seabright; grandchildren, Libby (Ken) Fralick and Bruce Hubley, and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Annie (Nan) Geizer and Nita (Willis) Harvey, Halifax, and Marion Kirkwood, Ontario. The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to the staff of 5 West, Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, for the excellent and loving care given to Arthur during his six years with them. Funeral services will be held in William Black Memorial United Church in Glen Margaret on Thursday, February 16, at 2 p.m. Interment will be in William Black Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Garden or a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made to: www.rawalker.ca

COOLEN, Albert Reid - 77, Camperdown and formerly of Fox Point, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2006, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Fox Point, he was a son of the late Ellis and Nina (Coolen) Coolen. He is survived by daughter, Barbara Hamill, Fox Point; nephew, Paul (Ann) Naugler, Camperdown; grandchildren, Kevin and Karen Hamill, great-grandson, Shawn. He was predeceased by brother, Donald, and sister, Jean. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Ronald A. Walker Funeral Homes. It was Albert's wish that there be no service. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca
 

JOHNSON, Shirley May - 62, West Dover, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2006, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Morash) Moulton. She is survived by
sons, Harris (Debra), Prospect Bay; Mark (Violet), Whites Lake; grandchildren, Chelsie and Trevor; brothers, Clyde (Dauphine), Regina, Sask.; Gordon (Margie), Dartmouth; Val (Elaine), Halifax; sisters, Diane (Glen) Pitman, Dartmouth; Sylvia (Byron) Berringer, Whites Lake; Sheila Champion, Dartmouth; Pearl (Norman) Stone, Clayton Park. She was predeceased by her husband, Amos. Services have been entrusted to Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Tantallon. A committal service will be held in St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, West Dover, at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 23, Rev. Irving Letto officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association. On-line condolences may be made at: www.rawalker.ca .

 BOUTILIER, Bertha Lillian - 80, Indian Harbour, passed away February 20, 2006, in QEII Heath Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Indian Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Seldon and Hazel (Covey) Boutilier. Surviving are her sister, Colleen (Roy) Wheeler, Corner Brook, N.L.; brother, Raymond, Halifax; nieces, Vola (Everett Morash), Tantallon; Gladys (Jerry) Brooks, Hatchet Lake; Brenda (Bob) Jordan, Dartmouth; Carol (Norman) Morash, Dartmouth; Vina (John) Collins, Parrsboro; Cora (Tommy) Verge, Liverpool; Gail (Bradshaw), Holly and Doreen Heinz, Timberlea; nephews, Barry and Leon Beaver, both of Halifax; Charles (Kathy) Boutilier, Rodney (Goldie) Boutilier, Indian Harbour; grandnieces, Deanna (Norman Herritt) Murphy and family, Charlie and Cecilia Murphy and Amber Herritt, all of Indian Harbour; Barbara (Guy) Kenndel and their son Travis, Tantallon; Rosa (Rob) Morash, Sackville, and many more nieces and nephews she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her brother, Karl; sisters, Thelma, Lorraine, Vina, Joyce, and niece, Myrna. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday in Seventh Day Adventist Church, Tantallon, Pastor David Crook officiating. Burial to follow in William Black Memorial Cemetery, Glen Margaret. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Seventh Day Adventist Church, Tantallon. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawawalker.ca

ANDREWS, John Robert - 50, Fox Point, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2006, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Lester G. "Dick" and Florence T. (Westhaver) Andrews. John worked as a fisherman for most of his life with the exception of a few years he worked with National Harbour Board. John was also a lifetime honorary member of the Hubbards Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, the former Roxanne Publicover; daughters, Tatum (Rob), Dartmouth; Ashley (Ryan), Halifax; grandsons, Drew and Dylan, who were his pride and joy; brothers, David (Glenda), Fox Point; Ted (Ann), Jonquiere, Que.; Gary (Linda) and Danny, both of Chester; sisters, Gail (Joe) McInnis, Chester Basin; Mona (Peter) MacDonald, Fort Erie, Ont. It was John's request that there be no visitation. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 27, in St. Luke's Anglican Church, Hubbards, Rev. Jim Greene officiating. A committal service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hubbards Fire Department Truck Fund or Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

DUNCAN (Fryday), Margery Meleta - 81, Hubbards, passed away February 27, 2006. Born in Black Point, she was a daughter of the late George and Edythe (Haley) Snair. Margery graduated from Halifax Infirmary School of Nursing in 1944. Marge was a vibrant member of her local community. Some of her interests and volunteer service included: membership of St. Andrews/St. Mark's United Church, Ingramport; Past President and life member of the UCW, Past Matron of Mystic Star Chapter No. 40 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Past Secretary of the Canadian Pensioners Concerned, Past President of the Provincial RCMP Veterans Women's Association, a founding member and Past President of the Black Point Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Past President of the Black Point Home and School Association and a lifelong Progressive Conservative. Margery was actively involved in the management and operation of her family's business (George O. Snair Limited). She was an independent owner and operator of 16 rental cottages in Black Point for over 30 years. She was predeceased by first husband, Albert Fryday, and second husband, Orval Duncan; brother, Gerald Snair, and grandson, Alan Fryday. She is survived by sons, James (Carol) Fryday, Black Point; Eric Fryday, Coleman's Cove; Rev. Shaun Fryday, Montreal; Jeffrey (Gloria) Fryday, Halifax; daughters, Maureen (James) Moore, Ingramport; Nancy (Ken) McBay, Gaspereau; Janet (Eric) Dorey, Hubbards; Marion (Blaine) Cook, East Chester; sister, Lola Hollingum, Halifax; stepsons, Bruce (Mary) Duncan, Chateau Village; Gary Duncan, Halifax, and Bob Duncan, Alberta. She was a loving, caring and supportive nanny to her grandchildren, Patrick, Lori, Anna, Laura, Bryan, Christopher, Amber, Cody, Gregory, Peter, Darcy, Carrie, Julia, Rachael, Connor, Christian, and great-grandson, Jonah. To her family and many friends she always provided love, encouragement, support and compassion without hesitation. For all those who knew and loved her, Mom had a wonderful sense of humour, a zest for life and great respect for others. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 2, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 3, at 2 p.m. in St. Luke's United Church, Tantallon, Rev. Marion Innes officiating. A family committal service will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, Hubbards. Refreshments and fellowship to follow in Black Point Firehall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, St. Marks United Church Cemetery Fund or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: www.rawalker.ca