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

PICKREM, Gerald Lloyd "Gerry"- 80, Boutilier's Point, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2010, in QEII Health Sciences Center, Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late William Edward and Ida (Dauphinee) Pickrem. Gerald "Gerry" was a project Superintendent with Bremner Plumbing and Heating Ltd., serving the plumbing and heating industry for a period of 36 years. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Heather (David) Keddy; stepson, Byron (Roma) Kennedy; three grandchildren, five great- grandchildren; sister-in-law, "Vannie" and "Gertie" Pickrem and the Pickrem families, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife, Petvona "Pat") in 1996; brothers, Don, Roy, Ted and sister, Margaret. A special thank you to Avon Boutilier and "Vannie" Pickrem for their care and to the Vcitorian Order of Nurses, especially "Angie" and to Josephine for their home service. The family will receive visitors 4-6 p.m. Sunday June 6. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday June 7, both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards, Rev. Kevin Little officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

Queensland's Oldest Resident Dies At 103

DOREY, Sadie Aileen- 103 of Queensland died Saturday, June 5, 2010 at home. Born in Queensland, she was the daughter of the late Stanford and Rennie (Whynaught) Dauphinee. Sadie was an active member of the former St. John's Anglican Church, Queensland and served many years on the Church Guild. She took great pleasure in making quilts and hooking rugs. She was avid card player and was always ready for the opportunity to show family and friend her card skills and just last week she won her last card game. Survived by daughters; Joan and Marlene, both of Queensland; sisters, Frances Coolen, Fox Point; Gertrude Stevens, Halifax; Grandchildren, Brian Snair, Head of St. Margaret's Bay; Barbara Snair, Chester and Shelley MacDonald, Highland Park; great grandchildren; Ryan, Patti, Dori, Megan and Kyle, great great grandchildren; Mackenzie and Oliver. Predeceased by her husband Eben, daughter, Jean, brothers, Clifford and Ivan in infancy; sisters, Annie and Gladys in infancy. The family will received visitors Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. both from Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbard's. Rev. Laurie Omstead, Officiating. Burial to follow in Pinehill Cemetery, Hubbard's. Family flowers only. Memorial donations can be made to charity of choice. A special thank you to Dr. Jones and Angie and staff of the VON. On line condolences can be made at www.rawalker.ca

MacGillivary, John Alexander- 64, of Bayswater passed away Wednesday June 16, 2010 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Middleton he was the son of the late Edward and Vera (Ernst) MacGillivary. John was the last surviving male member of his immediate family. John grew up in Forest Glade and was educated in Forestry at the University of New Brunswick. He retired from Metro Transit with 25 years’ service and the last few years he drove the fish truck for Deep Cove Aqua Farms. John was also an active member of the Blandford Community Center and All Saints Anglican Church where he was a reader for many years. Surviving by his loving spouse of 18 years, Genevieve Julian, Bayswater; sisters, Ellen Simpson, Middleton; Rae (Ron) Ferh, Chilliwack, B.C.; 3 nephew and 3 nieces. Funeral services are entrusted to the Ronald A. Walker Funeral Homes. A committal service will be held at a later date in the All Saints Anglican Church Cemetery, Bayswater. Online condolences can be made to www.rawalker.ca

JOHNSON, Paul Ralton - 64, Indian Harbour, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2010, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in Halifax on August 2, 1945, he was a son of the late Ralton and Beulah Johnson (Indian Harbour). Paul was employed by the Federal Government for 28 years, also the R.C.M.P, the Dockyard, Stadacona and Dalhousie University, all in the maintenance department. Paul was also a part-time fisherman. He started fishing in his youth with his father and grandfather and then continued on his own. His love and passion was always to be on the waters of St. Margaret's Bay where he grew up. Paul also enjoyed hunting with his cousin Robert, and his son Garth. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Legere); son, Garth; brother, Philip; sister, Nancy; grandchildren, Kyla Faith, Kimberley, Jonathon Carroll; nephew, Peter Arron. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Dinetia (Johnson) Carroll. Paul was a devoted and loving son, husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. The family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. Monday June 28, and 4-7 p.m. Tuesday June 29 with funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday June 30, all in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Anna Hoeg officiating. Family flowers only. Memorial Donations can be made to Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch or charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

O'TOOLE, John - 71, of Hammonds Plains, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Douglas and Marguerite (Hyland) O'Toole. He is survived by his sons, Mark and Michael; grandchild, Tasha O'Toole, Brandon, Man.; great-grandson, Drydon; brothers, Douglas (Ethel), Tantallon; Patrick, Lakeside; sisters, Rosalie (Jerome) Tufts, Lakeside; Colleen Bowdridge, Spryfield; many nieces and nephews; lifelong friends and business partner, Robert Bottomley and his wife May. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Barbara Everet; brother, Terrance; brother-in-law, Roy Bowdridge; nephews, Timothy Bowdridge and Christopher Tufts. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3rd, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

REDMOND, Grace Winnifred - 98, formerly of Seabright, passed away Wednesday June 30, 2010, in Maplestone Nursing Home, Halifax. Born in Halifax on June 29, 1912, she was a daughter of the late James and Alfreda (Collins) MacDonald. Grace was a survivor of the Halifax Explosion and was the last surviving member of her family. Grace enjoyed knitting, baking and cooking for her family. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Wilbert) Kaiser, Tantallon; sons, Douglas (Rose Mason), Tantallon; Frank (Marsella Berringer), Bridgetown/Seabright; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold; daughter, Shelia Mae, in infancy; brothers, Ralph, Bill and Gordon Roy; sisters, May, Freda, Geraldine and Pearl. Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 3 in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Road, Tantallon. Burial to follow in Umlah Cemetery, Seabright. Rev. Kevin Little officiating. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to William Black Memorial Church Fund, Glen Margaret, Heart and Stroke Fund, Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

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