Ronald A. Walker Funeral Homes- Obituaries-January,2010

LITTLE, Donald Edward "Don" - 68, of Boutilier's Point, passed away on January 1, 2010, at home. Born in Victoria, B.C., on May 4, 1941, he was the son of the late Frederick and Davina (Erskine) Little. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was past Master of St. Margaret's Bay Lodge No. 118. Don's working career of 45 years was spent with various companies in conveyor belt sales and service. Don is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, the former Shelia Mae Boutilier; sons, Shawn, Black Point, and his children, Brett and Brandon; Todd, Black Point and his children, Haley and Zackary; daughter, Heidi Blois (Chris Lavers), Brookside, and her children, Ashley and Lindsay. He is survived by his brother, Robert "Bud" (Diane), Coldbrook; sisters, Diana (Richard) Boon, Halifax; Barbara (Eric) Ross, Wolfville. The family will receive visitors 4-7 p.m., Thursday, January 7 from Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, January 8 from St. James Anglican Church, Boutilier's Point. Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to St. James Anglican Church, Boutilier's Point. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

McNEIL, Edith Cora- 93, of Seabright and a resident of Melville Heights Retirement Home, passed away Friday, January 8, 2010, in the QEII Health Sciences Center, Halifax. Born in Glen Haven, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Cora (LaPierre) Dauphinee. Edith worked many years with Sears Canada before becoming Seabright Post Mistress for many years. She was also a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church and St. Margaret's Bay White Caps. Edith is survived by brother, Noble (Gloria), Seabright and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Captain Sidney McNeil; brothers, Alfred and Willis; stepsisters, Beatrice and Alica and a number of half-brothers. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, from Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial to follow in St. Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, French Village. Memorial donations can be made to St. Paul's Anglican Church, French Village or charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

FREDERICKS (Baker), Adeline Dorothy- 82, of Head of St. Margaret's Bay, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010, in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in East Jeddore, she was the daughter of the late Everette and Nettie (Arnold) Baker. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Adeline is survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Herman Clyde Fredericks. Adeline requested there will be no visitation or funeral service. A spring committal will be held in St. Georges Anglican Church Cemetery, Head of St. Margaret's Bay. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

FREDERICKS, Forrest Walter - 84, of Hammonds Plains, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in Head of St. Margaret's Bay, he was the son of the late Walter and Olive (Boutilier) Fredericks. Forrest was employed with the City of Halifax working in the Public Gardens before starting his own landscaping business in the Halifax area. After retiring he worked transporting special needs children and started a used car lot. He was an avid sport fisherman, hunter and enjoyed spending many hours in the garden. Survived by his sons, Forrest Jr. "Walter" (Anna) and James "Jim" (Claudette), both of Spryfield; daughters, Susan (Mrs. George Clarke), Hammonds Plains; Nancy (Mrs. Garth Hartt), Falmouth; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife, Roberta; son, Theodore "Ted". The family will receive visitors 4-7 p.m. Sunday, January 17th. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 19th in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Road, Tantallon. A family committal will held at a later date in St. George's Anglican Church, Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. George's Anglican Church, Head of St. Margaret's Bay. A special thank you to the Transitional Care Unit in the VG Site, QEII. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca.

HERRITT, Viola Beatrice- 67, of West Dover, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, in Northwood Centre, Halifax. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Hector and Muriel (Zinck) Morash. She is now in the arms of her son, our beloved Yogi. Mom loved to play cards and bingo right up until she got ill. The love of her life was her husband, children and especially her grandchildren. Survived by her husband, Charlie Otis; sons, Earl (Christine), Whites Lake; Eugene (Sandra), Antrim; Norman, Hubley; daughters, Heather (Timothy) Oakes, Indian Harbour; Helena (Gary), Antrim; brothers, Earl, Timberlea; Hector (Rosie), Terence Bay; Robert (Diane), Sackville; Granville (Sharon), Hackett's Cove; Kevin, Shad Bay; John, West Dover; sisters, Sharon (Emmett) Zinck, Indian Harbour; Darlene Morash, West Dover; Patricia Morash, Halifax; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her son, Yogi. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, January 22, from Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Road, Tantallon. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, January 23, from St. James Anglican Church, West Dover. Rev. Anna Hoeg officiating. Burial to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Northwood Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, St. James Anglican Church, West Dover, or charity of your choice. Many thanks to the staff of 1 Center for the wonderful care that was given to Mom, especially in the last week of her life. Thanks to Doris, Lisa, Diane, Lyn, Debra and everyone else that we have not mentioned. Extra special thank you to Rolenda for taking care of Mom and all your kind words, you are and will always be a special part of us; Mom loved you dearly. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

HEARTZ, Shirly Elfreda —-86, formerly of Hubbards and Bedford, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010, in Melville Lodge, Halifax. Born in Sims Settlement, she was a daughter of the late James and Marie (Dauphinee) Sims. Shirly was a member of the family for which Sims Settlement was named. She loved to dance and was active in both ballroom and square dancing. Everyone knew Shirly as an amazing seamstress and designer. She is survived by her sons, Roderick (Donna), Stewiake, and John (Christine), Shortts Lake; daughter, Shari (Ron) Davis, Tantallon; granddaughter, Jodi; grandsons, Ryan and Christian; brother, Bedford "Bud" (Joan), Bedford; sisters, Velma King, Timberlea; Rose (Don) O'Brien, Herring Cove. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur; brothers, Charles, Ward, Harry, Vernon, and Roderick; sisters, June, Madge, Meda, and Ruby. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Monday, January 25 from Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Rev. Laurie Omstead officiating. A family committal service will be held in Sims Cemetery, Sims Settlement at a later date. A special thank you to Laureen Cunningham for the in- home care and also the palliative nurses at Melville Lodge for the care that they gave to mom in the last week of her life. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson's Society of Canada, Maritime Region, Suite 830, 5991 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS B3H 1Y6. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

JONES, Robert Douglas -On January 23, 2010, Bob passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends in the VG Site, QEII, Palliative Care Unit. His battle with lung disease was over. Born in Halifax in 1936, he was a son of Clarissa and Hamilton Jones. Bob loved Nova Scotia. He spent his entire life living and working in the Halifax area, at the Public Archives of Nova Scotia, CJCH TV, as a partner of Cal Productions, and with his own company, Markland Productions offering professional photography services. He was a freelance ENG cameraman at CBC for many years, and was at the centre of newsworthy moments, making many friends along the way. He retired to the shores of his beloved St. Margaret's Bay where he enjoyed carrying out his many, varied and interesting projects. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Peter (Angela), and David; daughter, Wendy; grandchildren, Nicole, Owen, Bryson, Brennan and Sam, and brother, Donald, Salt Springs Island, B.C. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 27, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, both from Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Scovil, the VON, and Palliative Care for their support in making Bob's remaining days comfortable.

KEEPING, John Randall- 94, Lewis Lake, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 28, 2010, in Melville Lodge Nursing Home. Born in Rameau, NL., he was a son of the late Martin and Agnes (Walters) Keeping. He was employed on the Halifax waterfront for most of his life. He is survived by his beloved wife, Violet (Foote); son, Martin (Linda); daughters, Florence (David Hilchey), Marilyn Greenham, Carol (Wayne) Nash, Roberta (Max Edwards), Susan (Robert Martin), all of Halifax. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Florence Quinn, Shirley Hatch/Bussard; brothers, Myril (Joyce) and Gordon (Jean) Keeping, and many nieces and nephews. Randall was predeceased by his brothers, Norman and Louis; sisters, Francis, Ruby, Rita, and Annie. Cremation has taken place. Interment at a later date. No service by request. Special thanks to the wonderful staff of Melville Lodge. We will never forget your caring and compassion for our loving father.

MILLS (Compton), Mildred Ruth "Millie" -68, of Queensland, passed away Friday January 29, 2010, in QEII Health Sciences Centre. Born in St. Eleanor's, P.E.I., she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Ruth (Pickerum) Compton. Millie will remembered fondly by many as Mom. She worked many years with Imperial Oil and retired from Statistics Canada in 2002. She was a proud Butterfly and over the years took an active role with Brownies and was known as the Brown Owl. She was also an avid bingo player. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, daughter and grandsons for her kind and outgoing personality. Survived by her husband, Albert Lloyd; daughter, Brenda Joan Auton, Dartmouth; grandsons, Damon Justice and Kieron Joseph Auton; aunt, Jean (Oliver) Cole, Summerside; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors 2-4 p.m. Sunday, January 31. A celebration of Millie's life will be held 11 a.m., Monday, February 1, both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Rev. Laurie Omstead officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia and the Canadian Diabetes Association. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

CORKUM, Terrance Kenneth "Terry" - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terrance "Terry" Kenneth Corkum on January 31, 2010. He was born on November 25, 1940, to Herman Corkum and Verta Miller, and stepfather Louis Miller. Terry's career with the RCMP began in 1960, with his first decade of service throughout Ontario, beginning in Kitchener. From there, he served in Newfoundland for 11 years and his last four in Ottawa, retiring in 1984. Terry always looked back upon his days with the RCMP with fond stories of co-workers and communities he had the pleasure of knowing. It was a big part of who he was, and Terry showed us that you are still a Mountie in retirement. Not one to be idle, Terry also worked for the Bank of Montreal in his early retirement. Beyond his working life, he was a man who enjoyed a laugh and could be counted upon by many friends for an emailed joke or two. Terry also looked forward to golfing in the summer with his buddies, especially his lifelong friend Stan. He is lovingly remembered and forever missed by his wife, soul mate, and best friend, Janice Woollam. He is also survived by his brother, Frank Corkum (Elaine),Chester; sisters-in-law, Bev Oulton, Halifax; Judy Campbell, Peggy's Cove; brothers-in-law, Gary Campbell, Dartmouth; Rob Campbell (Susan), Windsor; stepson, Chris Woollam (Rose) and his precious grandson, Matthew Woollam. Terry was a thoughtful, generous and fun-loving person who will sadly be missed by all who knew him. Service will be held on Saturday, February 6, at 11 a.m. in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggys' Cove Rd., Tantallon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of your choice. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca