Obituaries in Chronological Order for JUNE, 2009

PUBLICOVER, Isabel Elsie — 95, of Hubbards, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday June 6, 2009. Born in Hammonds Plains, she was a daughter of the late Charles Martell Bezanson and Jane (Melvin) Bezanson. She taught school in Nova Scotia for 35 years, in Upper Lakeville, Waverly, Hammonds Plains, Hubbards, Fox Point, RCAF Beaverbank, Halifax and Tantallon. Isabel was a lifelong member of the First United Baptist Church in Hammonds Plains. She was a member of the Hammonds Plains branch of the I.O.D.E. She attended St. Luke's Anglican Church in Hubbards and was a member of the A.C.W. She was predeceased by her husband, John Wesley Publicover, and her sister Dorothy (George) Evans. Surviving are her daughters, Laurie Mireau, Halifax; Carol (Donnie) Webb, Hubbards; grandsons, Kit (Reiko) Wilkes, Peter Wilkes, James (Sheree) Mireau, John Robert Mireau, and great-grandchildren, Breanna Wilkes, Sam Mireau and Sophie Mireau. There will be no visitation. A celebration of Isabel's life will be held 11 a.m. Thursday June 11 in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Family flowers only please. In memoriam donations may be made to a charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

MUIR-REID, Vera Mae — 89. It is with deep sadness that the family of Vera Muir-Reid announces her passing on June 20, 2009, in St. Vincent's Nursing Home, Halifax. Born in Boutilier's Point, she was a daughter of the late Wesley and Minnie (Langille) Boutilier. She will be sadly missed by her loving niece, Florence "Sis" and husband, Lyndon McIsaac; stepdaughter, Margaret Reid. She was a special "Nanny" to Jeff and Heather McIsaac, and a wonderful aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. She is survived by sisters, Evelyn Hartlen, Halifax; Marion Whiting, Fox Point; Katherine (Keith) Mahaney, Aylesford; Mona (Ralph) Dorey, Boutilier's Point; brother, Eric (Masie) Boutilier, Boutilier's Point; She was predeceased by her first husband, Clarence Muir; second husband, Wilbert "Bill" Reid; sisters, Lillian, Ella, Prena, Iona and Florence; brothers, Warren, Murray and Cyril. She will be fondly remembered for her generosity and caring ways for others. She worked at Simpson's for many years. Spending time with her family and going on bus trips with her friends at the Basinview Senior's Club were her most enjoyable pleasures. Special thanks to all the staff of St. Vincent's Nursing Home, especially the 3rd floor angels, disguised as nurses and pcw's. Also a very special thank you to nephew Stephen Lane who spent countless hours visiting with Vera. No visitation by request. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Road, Tantallon on Monday, June 29, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Catherine MacDonald officiating. Donations may be made to United Memorial Church, 5350 Young St., Halifax, NS, B3K 1Z4 or St. Vincent's Nursing Home, 2080 Windsor St., Halifax, NS, B3K 5B2. On-line condolences may be made to: www.rawalker.ca

SHERWOOD, Melvin Richard — 80, of Allen Heights, St. Margaret's Bay, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009, at home. He was the youngest and last remaining member of his family. Born to the late Joseph and Kziah Sherwood of Sydney, on February 18, 1929, he was educated in the city of Sydney School System. This was followed by graduation from NSAC, Truro, and MacDonald College, Quebec. He received his B.Sc. in Economics from McGill University, Montreal and Masters Degree from Dalhousie University, Halifax. Melvin was the Atlantic Regional Economist for the Federal department of Fisheries from 1956 - 1962. He was also the Regional Economist for the Atlantic Provinces with Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Mel established the position in the Atlantic Region as part of a management team to undertake numerous economic studies to determine the need and demand for investment in various localities throughout the Atlantic Region. He also developed and maintained an intelligence system for the data pertinent to the position. He was also director, Economics for Cape Breton Development Corporation promoting and developing a number of housing projects. Liaison officer in the take over and operation of Point Edward Industrial Park. Regional Director, CMHC, P.E.I., then returned to Nova Scotia for retirement. Mel published works, including "The Housing Component of the Royal Commission into the Economic Prospects of Newfoundland and Labrador" and "Study of the Housing Market in Newfoundland", followed by a study of the housing market in the Atlantic Provinces, thesis for his Masters degree at Dalhousie University. He was commissioner of Oaths for the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Mel is survived by his wife of 59 years, the former Geri Chaddock; son, David (Elaine), Halifax; daughter, Ardyth (Allison Drake), Moncton, N.B.; grandsons, Rodney (Karen), Greg (Nicole), Noel; granddaughter, Adenna, Moncton; great-grandsons, Ethan and Liam. The family will receive visitors 2-4 p.m. today, June 30th. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday July 1, both from the Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial to follow in Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax. In lieu flowers donations can be to the Nova Scotia Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca