Obituaries in Chronological Order for FEBRUARY, 2007

DUNSWORTH, Philip James - Hantsport and Southwest Cove, died on Sunday, February 4, 2007, in Southwest Cove. Born in Halifax in 1961, he was a son of Frances (Hewey) Dunsworth, Southwest Cove and the late Dr. Francis Alfred "Frank" Dunsworth. Philip had a lifelong passion for design and discovery and was always investigating the how and why of the physical world and the mysteries of the universe. He was a scientist, musician, philosopher and a true humanitarian. Philip had an Electronic Technician Diploma from the Radio College of Canada, Bachelor of Science in Physics and Diploma of Engineering from Dalhousie University, Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical/Computer Option), Technical University of Nova Scotia and a CPAD (Computer Programming/Advanced Diploma), COGS Annapolis Campus, NSCC. He was employee of the year with Orion Electronics in 2001; was awarded Second Prize, Canadian Engineering Design Competition and First Prize, Atlantic Engineering Design Competition, 1987 and also won A.P.E.N.S. Award for High Academic Standing, 1984. He lived in St. Johns, N.L. from 1987-95 where he was an instructor at the Marine Institute of Newfoundland (1990-95) and an Electronic Design Engineer at Instrumar Ltd. 1987-90. Upon his return to Nova Scotia he worked at Litton Systems Canada, Enfield, J.J. Mackay Meters, New Glasgow and most recently Orion Electronics, Windsor. Besides his mother, he is survived by brothers, John (Elizabeth), Jeffrey (Laura), Robert (Ingrid) and William, all of Southwest Cove; Edward (Barbara), Managua; sisters, Joanne (John Baxter) and Jacqueline (Kelly Chamberlain), Southwest Cove, and Janet (Peter) Stryniak, Halifax; 22 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth. The family will receive visitors Friday, February 9, from 4-7 p.m. in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, February 10, in St. Anthonyís Church, Hubbards, Rev. Father Eric Theriault officiating, assisted by Rev. Laura McCue. Memorial donations to the Nova Scotia Gambia Society, www.novascotiagambia.ca  or Hand in Hand Ministries, 2225 Steier Lane, Louisville, KY 40218, www.hhministries.com  or charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

MASEY, Charles William Thomas "Bill" - 76, Timberlea, passed away peacefully in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII, on Wednesday February 7, 2007. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Alice (Conrad) (Masey) Pitcher and A. Gordon Pitcher. His birth father, Charles William Bradley Masey, predeceased Bill prior to his birth. He was an electrician, his first job being on Sable Island. He was electrical foreman for the Halifax School Board for 29 years. He was one of the lucky ones who loved his job and the people he worked with. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and gardening. He also enjoyed feeding the birds and loved all the four-legged creatures he shared his life with over the years. Friends and family share many fond memories of good times at the camps in East River and Harrigan Cove. He faced many medical challenges in the past few years but always had a smile. Bill will be remembered for his deep love of the Lord, and love and devotion for his family. He touched many lives with his positive attitude and strong appreciation for the gift of life. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Neatha E. (Legge); daughter, Heather (Bruce) Henneberry, East Pennant; son, Paul (Lynn), Timberlea; and his precious grandchildren who were everything to him, Trina, Brent, Kristina, and Courtney. Poppy, we love you; you will always be in our hearts. Cremation has taken place. Services have been entrusted to Ronald A. Walker Funeral Homes. No visitation by request. A celebration of Bill's life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, February 9, in St. Andrews Anglican Church, Timberlea, Rev. Judie Lafford and Rev. Ron Walker officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. A reception will follow in the church hall. Donations in Bill's memory may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch or a charity of your choice. Special thanks to Dr. Scovil, Dr. Panek, the dialysis nurses and staff, and the doctors and nurses on 8.4 for their dedicated and loving care of our father. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

MASON, Irene Lillian - 85, St. Margaret's Bay, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2007, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Musquodoboit, she was a daughter of the late Mark and Maude (Dauphinee) Manuel. She grew up living her life at Head of St. Margaret's Bay with her love of 67 years, Charlie Mason, where they married and raised their children. Irene worked at the telephone office as a young girl for her mother-in-law, Emily Mason, and at Fred Mason's Store (even before it was his) in her younger years, loving the contact with all the people. She would tell stories of waiting on friends and family and how difficult it was in those days for people to live. She pumped gas and scooped ice cream along with other numerous duties. She also worked at the old Prince of Wales Hotel at Head of St. Margaret's Bay. She would tell us stories of hauntings. Irene was not afraid of hard work. She loved bingo and gambling machines, as she called them. In her later years, when she was healthy, Muriel and Lil, Trish, Betty, Anne, Chris or any number of friends would pick her up and off she would go to bingo or the Casino or the Canadiana for a meal and a bit of the machines. She would come home with a smile and tell how she had won, which was almost always. She was also a member of St. Margaret's Bay White Caps. Bowling was a favorite sport and she had many trophies to show her high scores. Irene spent the past few years in and out of the hospital. Her will to live was incredible. She loved to sit in her window and watch the business of the Bay Country Store before it closed for good. In the past years a great pleasure for her was her birds that came everyday to feed and visit her. She would get out her book and name them. Her favorites were the hummingbirds that came to her window. Surviving are her husband of 67 years; her children, Margaret Reyno (Fred Holesworth), Halifax; Charlie (Joanne) Mason, Head of St. Margaret's Bay; Judy (Sonny) Kennedy, Tantallon; Heather (Brian Power), Head of St. Margaret's Bay; grandchildren, Kim Publicover, Nancy Slaunwhite, Derek Reyno, Charles III/Chuck Mason, Margaret Anne (MacDonald), Craig and Brian Kennedy, Emily and Michelle Newell; great- grandchildren, Marc Marriot, Sarah Publicover, Codey Slaunwhite, Parker, Adriane, Marcus, Rachel Kennedy, Charles Andrew, Cameron, Alexander and Courtney Mason, Mason, Gregory and Cathy MacDonald, Hayley and Dylan Reyno. She is also survived by her only brother and her friend, Melbourne Manuel, and by several nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and nephews. Special thank you to the staff of 4.2 the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII, for their wonderful care and compassion during these past few weeks. Also the staff of 9B the VG Site, QEII, and to Jean Brown for the past three years of caring for Irene. Thank you to Dr. Valerie Ross, Dr. Japp Bonjer, Dr. Richard Norman, Dr. Jason Williams and their residents and staff and to the VON and home care workers who arrived daily to help care for her. Irene was very fortunate to be surrounded by her family who gave her their attention and love to keep her happy and comfortable in her own home for as long as possible. Thank you to all friends and family who called and dropped by to visit her, and to those who held her in their prayers. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, and funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. A committal service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca  
 

COOK, Henry James - 85, Head of St. Margaret's Bay, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2007, at home. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Alfred J. and Ethel E.L. (Dray) Cook. Henry served in the Second World War with the 2nd Field Survey Co. After the war he helped build the Peggy's Cove Highway and then worked for R.S. Allen, also his son, Lloyd Allen. He also worked on the Waterfront as a Freight Handler. Henry owned and operated his own backhoe for many years and retired from work with the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation at the age of 70. As an active member of the Tantallon Centennial Athletic Club, Henry played ball until his early 70s and umpired many games at the Tantallon Field. He enjoyed hockey and drove the bus to transport the Tantallon boy's team to Chester. Henry was a member of the Canadian Legion Branch No. 116. Henry will be fondly remembered and loved by his family, friends and neighbours throughout the Bay. He is survived by daughters, Deborah Coleen (Wade) Wilson, Queensland; Tanya Ewayne (Derek) Gadsen, St. Margaret's Bay; sister, Marjorie Boyle, Halifax; grandchildren, Jacquelyn and Katherine Taylor, Montreal; Michelle Gadsden, Head of St. Margaret's Bay; Aaron Wilson, Queensland; several nieces and nephews, great and great great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Alfred Cook, and sister, Lila Dauphinee. The family will receive visitors from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, and the funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, February 18, both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Committal service to be held at a later date. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca