Obituaries in Chronological Order for JANUARY, 2005

BAKER, Alfred George
BAKER, Alfred George - Sims Settlement, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2005, in the VG Site, QEII, surrounded by his family. Born in New Ross, he was the son of Grace Armstrong, Windsor Road and the late John Baker. Alfred worked in the fishing industry with Seldon Miller Fishery and Shatford's Lobster Pound for many years transporting fish to and from many points in Canada and the United States. When he could find the time he took great pleasure spending time at his camp on Mill Lake where there will be many fond memories by family and friends. He was also a Master Mason of the St. Margaret's Bay Masonic Lodge No. 118. He is survived by his wife, the former Sandra Bouchie; daughter, Rosemary (Linda Kaulback), Mill Cove; brothers, Dawson Baker, Clyde and Burnell Armstrong, all of Windsor Road; sisters, Betty Heiman, British Columbia; Sheila Collicutt, Windsor Road; grandchildren, Michael, Christopher, Ashley; his mother-in-law, Hilda Bouchie, Sims Settlement; and his extended family, Doris Murphy and her children, Ausie, Angie, Jackie, Teena. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services as requested by Alfred. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

TREMBLAY, Debra Lynn -  50, Halifax, passed away January 3, 2005, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, after a long battle with lung cancer. Born June 11, 1954, she was the youngest daughter of the late John and Marie (Hollahan) Tremblay. Debra graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart and Saint Mary's University.
Although she received a B.A. in English her passion was commerce. She worked for various financial institutions such as the bank of Nova Scotia, T.D. Bank and the Montreal Trust. She was a florist for many years, starting with Bumble Bee Flowers and finishing with the Greenery Florists. At this point, she joined the accounting team for Greenery Florists and the Wicker Emporium where she enjoyed many of her years. Health problems within her family made her leave the offices of Greeners and Wicker and she took over running the family business of managing apartment buildings, houses and new
construction. As her  health began to fail she sold off the family interests and could be found  sitting on her front  porch reading with the company of her three resident cats, Tarzan, "Tickle", Zulu and Fang. From her spot out front she had numerous bird feeders to the delight of Blue Jays,  Grackles and squirrels. Survived by her sister, Roberta Ramsey, Boston, Mass.; nieces, Lisa and Heather; nephews, Mike, Jonathan and Mathew; her best friend, Donna foster. She was predeceased by her sister, Barbara Stevens. A celebration and visitation will be held Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. A committal service will be held at a later
date in the family plot in Fairview Cemetery, Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hope Cottage or charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made to: www.rawalker.ca
 "I have gone through my life and while it  may seem a short visit with you, I believe you have touched me in some small way and I hope I have touched you as well."
 

HUBLEY, Dorothy Aileen "Dot"
HUBLEY, Dorothy Aileen "Dot" - 94, Glen Haven, passed away quietly in her sleep January 4, 2005, in Seabright Rest Home, Seabright. Born in Glen Haven, she was a daughter of the late James and Jenny (Smith) Smith. Dot and her husband, Carl operated the Glen Haven General Store and Post Office for many years before retirement. She is survived by daughter, Joyce (Eric) Boutilier, Tantallon; Jean Belliveau, Glen Haven; brothers, Roland, Glen Haven; Melvin, British Columbia; Malcolm, Seabright; James, Glen Haven; Carl, Ontario; sisters, Beryl Claus, Ontario: Madeline MacMillian, Halifax; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; nine great great-grandchildren She was predeceased by her husband, Carl S.; daughters, Beatrice and Kathleen; brother, Arnold; sister, Jean; grandson, Wayne; granddaughter, Barbara. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Tantallon. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday in Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Tantallon, Pastor David Crook officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice. On-line condolences to: www.rawalker.ca

BOUTILIER, Elwood Edison
BOUTILIER, Elwood Edison - 83, Boutilier's Point, passed away January 7, 2005, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Boutilier's Point on January 17, 1921, he was a son of the late Harris and Fanny Boutilier. He was employed by camp Hill until his retirement and was a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas with the RCA. He is survived by sons, David (Sharon), Hubbards; Robert (Gayle), Halifax; daughters, Joan Snair, Boutilier's Point; Helen (Ken) Pickerm, Bridgewater; grandsons, Dana, Jason, Mitchell Snair, Randy (Rhonda) Boutilier, all of Boutilier's Point; granddaughter, Tammy (Robbie) Zinck, Bridgewater; great-grandchildren, Justin and Devon, Brittney and Bradley, all of Bridgewater. He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel (Williams); brother, Clarke; son-in-law, Wayne Snair. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place 2 p.m. Monday, January 10, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

SABEAN, Evelyn Dorothy
SABEAN, Evelyn Dorothy - 94, Halifax, formerly of Hubley and Weymouth, passed away January 8, 2005, in Northwood Centre, Halifax. Born in Ashmore, Digby Co., she was the daughter of the late Amos and Lousia (Nesbitt) Hill. Surviving are sons, Frank, Halifax; Irvin (Pauline), Hubley; daughters, Emily (Weldon) Rhyno, Hubley; Jean (Wilfred) White, Tantallon; Betty (Clyde) Kedy, Tantallon; Susan (Gerry) Titus, Hubley; her chosen daughters, Jane and Nancy, both of Halifax; number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Hallett B. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Tantallon. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Andrews Anglican Church, Timberlea. A committal will be at a later date in Weymouth. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Northwood Centre, Halifax. On-line condolences can be made to www.rawalker.ca

ODEGARD, Patricia Margaret "Patsy"
ODEGARD, Patricia Margaret "Patsy" - 89, Halifax, passed away January 16, 2005, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wallace Station, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Bessie Belle (Mingo) Heighton (Halifax) and adopted daughter of the late Gordon and Margaret Connolly (Glen Haven). A survivor of the Halifax Explosion, Patricia was a devoted mother, bringing up four children independently because of the unexpected death of her husband. She had worked for the Pathology Department for the Province of Nova Scotia for 17 years retiring in 1978. Patricia loved to spend time at her summer cottage in Glen Haven. Her favourite saying was, "The Lord will take care of me." She will be remembered as a very kind, loving and tender lady. She is survived by sons, Carl, Wallace Lake Acres; Donald (Eleanor), Glen Haven; daughters, Betty (Erik) Larsen, West Pennant; Carolyn Tanner, Hackett's Cove; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Jens; brothers, Bentley DeLong, Lewis, Duncan, Hugh; sister, Thelma; granddaughter, Gillian (daughter of Carl and Jane). The family will receive visitors from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, January 20, funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Rick Walsh officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

JOLLIMORE, Nellie Marie
JOLLIMORE, Nellie Marie - 80, Mill Cove, passed away peacefully Friday, January 21, 2005, in Shoreham Village, Chester. Born in Mill Cove, she was the daughter of the late Rhoda Jollymore. Nellie will be remembered by her family as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Surviving are sons, Layton, Aaron (Joan), Vernon (Carolyn), George, all of Mill Cove; Floyd, Fox Point; Albert (Kim), Hammonds Plains; daughters, Eva Young, Janice, Cora (Perry) Dorey, all of Mill Cove; Blanche (Wayne) Dickey, Upper Vaughan's; Lola (Donald) Ewing, Rhea (Donald) Hogue, both of Sims Settlement; Rhoda (Ronald) Dean, Saint John; June, Upper Tantallon; Linda Young, Ingramport; 28 grandchildren and numerous great and great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Hiram; sons, Walter, Jullian, Leo, Reid, Andrew; daughters, Theresa-Mary, Esther, Ella, Vera; granddaughter, Wanda. Visitation today 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m., funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m., both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards, Rev. James Greene officiating. Committal will take place in St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Fox Point. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mark's Anglican Church Mill Cove.

MILLER, Herman Paul
MILLER, Herman Paul - 52, Halifax, formerly of Tantallon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2005, in the VG Site, QEII, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Harold and Fannie (Sawler) Miller. Herman was a self-employed landscaper and gardener. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed many hours on his ATV. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his spouse, Becky Boutilier; sons, Jason and Adam, Halifax; sisters, Mary (Tim) Ackles, Lewis Lake; Donna (Jimmy) DeMont, Chester Basin. The family will receive visitors Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with funeral service Monday at 2 p.m., both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Jim Forbes officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Luke's United Church, Tantallon. On-line condolences may be made at: www.rawalker.ca

MULLENGER, Hazel Mildred
MULLENGER, Hazel Mildred - 94, Upper Tantallon, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2005, in the presence of loved ones, following a short period of failing health. Born on Miscou Island, N.B., Hazel was the oldest daughter of the late William and Jane "Janie" (Vibert) Chiasson. Hazel was a devoted, active member of St. Margaret's Bay United Baptist Church and of her community for over 50 years. In her own special manner she touched many with her special way of independent living. Her loving kindness and caring spirit will be forever remembered. She is survived by her brother, Havelyn "Have" Chiasson, Sussex, N.B.; loving niece, Carolyn Agnew, Cole Harbour; great-nephews, Colin and Neil Agnew, Dartmouth/Halifax; loving nephew, Blair Chiasson, Toronto, Ont.; dear sister-in-law, Ruth Chiasson, Bathurst, N.B.; her precious neighbourhood family, Loyall (Phyllis) Miller and family, Gordon (Marjorie) Hill and family; her many friends, especially Olive MacDonald. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Roy Mullenger; brothers, Kenneth, Lloyd and Clyde; sisters, Nellie, Iris, Florence, Marion, Eunice; loving nephew, Ronald "Ron" Chiasson. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon where visitation will be Wednesday, February 2, from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be Thursday, February 3, at 2 p.m. in St. Margaret's Bay United Church, head of St. Margaret's Bay, Pastor Richard Moore officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Margaret's Bay United Church or a charity of choice.  On-line condolences may be sent to: www.rawalker.ca