Obituaries in Chronological Order for January, 2003

MILLAR, James G.
MILLAR, James G. - 69, Tantallon, passed away suddenly January 9, 2003, at home. James was an active member of the St. Margaret's Bay Masonic Lodge No. 118 and the Nova Scotia Rifle Association. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Strange; nieces, Rosemary (Robert) Davies, Guelph, Ont.; Elizabeth Jane (Donald P.), Kitchener, Ont.; many relatives and family in Manitoba and British Columbia. He will be missed by canine companions, Gemma and Chimo. Cremation has taken place. Masonic service will be held Sunday, January 12, at 2 p.m. followed by visitation until 3 p.m. in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Tantallon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

RUMSCHEIDT, Barbara Lawrence
RUMSCHEIDT, Barbara Lawrence - 61, died peacefully at home in Halifax, January 20, 2003, after a lengthy illness. Born in Montreal, she was the daughter of Robert Lawrence and Florence May (McCurdy) Guild of Old Barns, Colchester Co. Beloved wife of H. Martin Rumscheidt., D.D. for 40 years and loving mother of three children, the family lived in Montreal, Toronto, Enterprise and Windsor, Ont. and since 1975 in Halifax. She was a committed and energetic activist in the women's and peace movements and in the church. She was a ready and capable worker and a source of support and encouragement to others in a number of social justice organizations locally and internationally. Her compassion, sense of humour, and love of fun enriched the lives of family, friends and co-workers. A scholar and a natural teacher, she was most recently a lecturer at Atlantic School of Theology. She was the author of the book, "No Room for Grace" Pastoral Theology and Dehumanization in the Global Economy. Surviving besides her parents and husband, are sons, Peter (Tracy Cipryk), Halifax; Bob (Natalie Guzzo), Halifax; daughter, Heidi (Chris McNeill), Whitehorse, Yukon; granddaughters, Taylor, Sydney, Jordan; sisters, Joyce Meadows (Frank), London, Ont.; Helen Heather (Rodney), Beaconsfield, Que.; brothers, Jim (Jane MacMillan), Halifax; Keith (Heather), Ottawa; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, in St. John's United Church, 6225 Willow St., Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Barbara Rumscheidt Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Atlantic School of Theology, 640 Francklyn St., Halifax, NS B3H 3B5. The family appreciates the commitment, compassion and excellence of the staff of the Palliative Care Program of QEII Health Sciences Centre and Nova Scotia Cancer Centre.

SLAUGHENWHITE, Elmore Gertrude
SLAUGHENWHITE, Elmore Gertrude - 98, passed away peacefully January 20, 2003, in Seabright Rest Home, Seabright. Born in Lower Northfield, Lunenburg Co., she was the eldest daughter of the late Norman and Laura (Slauenwhite) Slauenwhite. For many years Elmore was an active member of St. Margaret's Anglican Church and a member of the Women's Auxiliary. She is survived by her daughter, L.B. Elaine (Willard) Cavicchi, Upper Tantallon; sister, Margaret Leary, Brantford, Ont.; brothers, Everette St., New Germany; Kendall, Stanley Section; Eric, Bridgewater; Murray, Liverpool; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren and 14 step great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, J. Burton Slaughenwhite; step-grandsons, Mervin, Malcolm, Murdock, Milford and Frederick; one step-granddaughter; one step great-grandson; sisters, Helen, Phyllis, Beatrice; brothers, Douglas, Joseph and John. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Highway 333, Tantallon. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in St. George's Anglican Church, Head of St. Margaret's Bay, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Elmore to the Parish of French Village Scholarship Fund. On-line condolences may be made at: www.rawalker.ca

PUBLICOVER, Margaret Mae
PUBLICOVER, Margaret Mae - 90, Blandford, passed away January 30, 2003, in Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay. Born in Indian Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Ainsley and Gladys (Richardson) Allen. Margaret was an active member of the St. Margaret's Bay Radio Club and a member of the St. Barnabas Anglican Church Guild. Surviving are her husband, Bently L.; brother, Clifford, Bedford; two grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by son, Percy Billard; sister, Ella; brothers, Murray, Arthur, Clyde and Gerald. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blandford, Rev. Randy Townsend officiating, assisted by Rev. Dan Green. A family committal will be held at a later date in the church cemetery, Blandford. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Barnabas Anglican Church. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca