Obituaries in Chronological Order for January, 2008

McDONALD, Ronald Milton - 80, of Tantallon passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Milton and Lillian (Dorey) McDonald. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Olive Mae (Hutt); daughters, Wendy (Wayne) Calnen, Hammonds Plains; Kathy (Danny) Earl, Glen Haven; sons, Ron Jr. and Rick, both of Tantallon; Robyn (April), Oklahoma City; brother, George (Gisela), British Columbia. He leaves behind his dearly loved grandchildren, Scott (Paula), Blair (Melissa), Christie Calnen, Jacob Earl, Jill, Ben, Neil, Karli McDonald. Before retiring, Ronnie was employed with Canada Post. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, January 4, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 5, in Head of St. Margaret's Bay Baptist Church, Head of St. Margaret's Bay, Rev. Richard Moore officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to Head of St. Margaret's Bay Baptist Church or Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

LOGAN, Genevieve Evelyn "Jenny" - 72, Tantallon. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our Genevieve after a courageous battle with cancer, in QEII Heath Sciences Centre, Halifax, on January 6, 2008. Born in Hackett's Cove, and known to many as "Jenny" she was a daughter of the late James and Minnie (Ernest) Hubley. Genevieve, lifelong resident of St. Margaret's Bay, was a loving mother, grandmother and friend who will be sorrowfully missed. She is survived by her daughters, Jean Logan, Glen Haven; Annette (Ernest Hubley), Seabright; grandchildren, Gary Logan, Erika and Angela Greenough; sisters, Florence (Junior) Herritt, Aylesford; Judy (Michael) Morash, Peggy's Cove; Carol Ann (Mark) Swider, Dartmouth; brothers, Gordon (Joy), Glen Haven; James (Betty), French Village; Freddie (Nancy), Glen Margaret. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 52 years, James; and her childhood sister, Eleanor. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, with funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, January 10, both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Irving Letto officiating. A private burial will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Palliative Care Unit of QEII Health Sciences Centre. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

HUTT, Joan Frances - 78, Upper Tantallon, passed away January 9, 2008, in Maple Stone Enhanced Care. She was a daughter of the late Guy and Mercedes (Barber) Dauphinee. She was a former employee of the Halifax Herald, and enjoyed bowling, basketball and curling at the Dartmouth Curling Club. She is survived by her husband, Keith; son, Dana; granddaughter, Madelyn; sisters, Margaret Dauphinee, Madelyn Welton, Nancy (Innes) Boutilier; brothers, David, Riverview, N.B.; Graham (Marilyn), Halifax; John, Richmond, B.C., and Ken, Taipei, Taiwan. She was predeceased by sons, Gary, Martin and Dale, and brother, Robert Dauphinee. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 12, in St. Margaret's Anglican Church, Tantallon, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can made to a charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

ROBERGE, Reginald G. (Reg) (Nile), 62, of Hammonds Plains, NS, best friend and husband of Sharon (Adams) Roberge moved to his new home in heaven on January 10th, 2008 from the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born at Grand Falls, NB, in 1945, he was a son of Lorraine (Laforge) and the late George Roberge.

Besides his wife and his mother, he is survived by sisters: Raymonde Picard of Whitby, Ontario, Claudette (John) Roy of Kingston, Ontario, Reinelde (Gaston) Theriault of Edmundston, NB and Guillemette (Valmond) Morin of Grand Falls, NB; brother: Cyr (Doreen) Roberge of Grand Falls, NB; mother-in-law: Reta Adams of New Denmark, NB, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and brother, Robert, father-in-law, Wilbert Adams.

Resting at OíReganís Funeral Home, 515 Everard Daigle Blvd., Grand Falls, with visiting hours Wednesday January 16th from 2 to 4 p.m. A celebration of his life will be celebrated from the Saint-Georges Church, Grand Falls on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, New Denmark. Donations to SPCA or a charity of the donorís choice would be appreciated. He will be Missed Forever and Always Remembered.

MACAULAY (Misner), Rose Marie - Meisners Point Road, Ingramport, passed away Friday, January 11, 2008, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Rose lived all her life on Meisners Point Road. She was a granddaughter of the late Maynard and Victoria May Misner; daughter of the late Lorne Misner and the late Ruth (Fleet) Misner Reeves; stepdaughter of the late Clifford Reeves. Surviving are her loving husband, Ronald Macaulay, her best friend and loving partner for 37 years. Rose, Ronnie and Fancy were always together. She is also survived by daughter, Darlene (Christopher) Boutilier, Tantallon; beautiful loving grandchildren, Ashley Baker Morash, Alysia Morash, and chosen grandson, Julian Pearson; brother, Keith Misner, Black Point; cousin, Errol Meisner, who she loved like a brother; adopted sister, Wanita (Roberto) Sani and baby Eric, Alberta; many sisters and brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends; favorite aunts, Madeline (Sandy) Boutilier, Frances (Marshall) Bush, Bush Island, LaHave; childhood and dearly loved friend, Edwin Manuel, Whitehorse; Rose's great friend, George Backman, who always helped her out and took the time to talk to her and give her hope and got Rose things she wanted. Rose worked many years as a master hairdresser. More than anything in her life, she loved babies and children. Looking after children was her calling in life. The first child she baby-sat was her loving godson, David Coolen Jr. Rose was an animal and nature lover, she had dogs, rabbits and cages of birds. She was a bird watcher. Rose will be missed by her baby dog Shih Tzu, Fancy. Fancy went everywhere with Ronnie and Rose. Fancy was always by her side. Rose's hobbies were cooking, baking and decorating, tole painting, reading, and gardening, she had beautiful flower gardens, and loved Elvis music, old country music, and wooden ships. Rose loved her time with her grandchildren and enjoyed movies with the girls, talking on the phone, family get- togethers at her daughter's, her good home cooking fun, breakfast at the Outback, and Sundays with Ronnie, friends and neighbours. Rose loved all her friends and neighbours on Meisners Point Road. She had great friends; Robyn, Audrey, Sharon, Linda, Heather, Betty, Gloria, Coralea and many more. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to IWK Health Centre, Halifax, or SPCA. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

CREWS, Clyde Alfred - 89, Boutilier's Point, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Lamaline, N.L., he was a son of the late Lewis and Mary (Walsh) Crews. Clyde was a resident of Boutilier's Point for over 63 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 118, a past patron of Mystic Star No. 40, and also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion No. 116. He is survived by his wife, Edith; sons, Clyde; Lewis (Lynn), Roy (Susan), David (Bonita), all of Boutilier's Point; Claude (Dale), Queensland; Ray (Bonnie), Tantallon; Ricci (Wendy), Alberta; Glenn (Elaine), Enfield; daughters, Kay (Doug) Vaughn, Saskatoon; Karen (Tom) Scully, New Brunswick; Molly (Don Hume), Alberta; Vera (Ed) Hassett, Ottawa; June (Stuart) Hughes, Boutilier's Point; brothers, Max, Newfoundland; Norman, Truro; sister, Gladys Wamback, Sackville; 25 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, January 17, in St. James Anglican Church, Boutilier's Point, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

JENNINGS, Kathleen Belle - 81, Halifax, formerly of Mill Cove, passed away January 13, 2008, in Arbourstone Enhanced Care, Halifax. Born in Mill Cove, she was a daughter of the late Stanton and Naomi "Dora" Jennings. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Mae (Ernest) Coolen, Rhode Island, U.S.A.; grandchildren, Deana Langlois, Ontario; Bernadine Miller, Karen Campagnone, Charlene Wheeler, all of Rhode Island; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Mernie (Roy), Cleveland, Ohio; son-in-law, Stephen Langlois, Mill Cove. She was predeceased by her husband, Percy M. Jennings; daughter, Christine Langlois; granddaughter, Belinda Langlois; sisters, Mazie Mood and Rethi Dorey; brother, Gilford Jennings. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, January 18. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards, Rev. Laurie Omstead officiating. Burial to follow in St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Fox Point. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

JENNINGS, John Lester - 92, Mill Cove, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2008, in Mahone Bay Nursing Home. Born in Mill Cove, he was a son of the late John and Janie (Young) Jennings. Lester was a longshoreman and a member of Local 269 for 40 years and retired in 1982. He is survived by his sister, Nora (Percy) Bezanson, Blandford; extended family, Peter (Judy) Harnish, Lorraine Langille, Odess (Carol), Winfield (Sandra), Sally, all of Mill Cove; Elinor (Lem), Bedford; Rusty (Lois), Ontario; Valerie (Errol), Bridgewater. He was predeceased by his companion, Wilma Harnish; brothers, Leaman, Percy, Bernard; sisters, Helen, Wilma, Winnie, and one member of his extended family, Sharon. The family will receive visitors 6-9 p.m. Sunday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 21, in St. Marks Anglican Church, Mill Cove, Rev. Laurie Omstead officiating. Burial to follow in St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Fox Point. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Marks Anglican Church, Mill Cove. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

SNAIR, Joan Loretta - 60, Boutilier's Point, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and Ethel (Williams) Boutilier. Survived by her sons, Dana, Jason, both of Boutilier's Point; Mitchell (Melanie), Timberlea; brother, David (Sharon), Hubbards; sister, Helen (Ken) Pickrem, Bridgewater. She was predeceased by her husband, Wayne, and brother, Bobby. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home. It was Joan's request that there be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Diabetes Association. On-line condolences at: www.rawalker.ca

RUSSELL, Carol Dorothy - 59, Upper Tantallon, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in North Bay, Ont., she was a daughter of Betty (Munroe) (Mrs. Ernie Clements), London, Ont., and the late Frederick Russell. She is survived by her husband, Milton Hamilton; sons, Kelly Francis, Calgary; John Francis, Fernie, B.C.; stepson, Jeff Hamilton, Clearwater, Fla.; stepdaughter, Nicki Hamilton, Bedford; sister, Jodi Anastasakis, Mississauga, Ont.; one grandchild; brothers-in-law, John, Tom; sisters-in-law, Eleanor, Joan, Alice, and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, January 27, and funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, January 28, both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial to follow in William Black Cemetery, Glen Margaret. A special thank you to Rev. Dawna Dennis, Margo Oleskiw, Dr. Jyothi and all the staff at the VG Site Palliative Care and the Rehab Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ALS Society of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca  Forever Radiant Forever Beautiful

WESTHAVER, Kenneth Carmen - 54, Alberta, passed away suddenly Monday, January 28, 2008, in Alberta. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Carmen Westhaver (Sandy), Caledonia, and Phyllis (Armsworthy) Westhaver, Hubbards. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Sally (Ternofsky) ; son, Jason (Jessica), Winnipeg; stepson, Richard (Krista) Markwart, Saskatoon; stepdaughter, Sherry (Rob) Olauson, Saskatoon; brothers, Mike (Suzette), Spencer and Kevin (Cathy), all of Hubbards; sisters, Debbie McArthur (Edd), Brandon; Paula Westhaver (Richard), Mahone Bay; stepgrandchildren, Jarret, Dylan, and Alexa; maternal grandmother, Erma Armsworthy, Spryfield; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by paternal grandparents, Charles and Susan Westhaver; maternal grandfather, Spencer Armsworthy; nephew, Adam Coolen. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 1, in Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca