Obituaries in Chronological Order for MARCH, 2005

FREDERICKS, Lester Theodore - 77, Boutilier's Point, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2005, at home. Born in Boutilier's Point, he was a son of the late Walter and Olive (Boutilier) Fredericks. He is survived by daughters, Carol Deiana, Sardinia; Corinne Baggs, Lawrencetown; grandson, Adam Hingley, Cole Harbour; Danielle Deiana, Toronto; Gerry Deiana, Sardinia; granddaughter, Colleen Fredericks, Ontario; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Forest, Sackville; David (Hilda), Boutilier's Point; Eric (Norma), Greenwood; sisters, Mabel (Bernard) McMillan, Boutilier's Point; Olive (Don) Isner, Bedford. He was predeceased by his wife, Marion Bernice and son, Gordon. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. On-line condolences may be made at: www.rawalker.ca

BROWN, Frederick A.
BROWN, Frederick A. - Peacefully in Perth Community Care Center, Perth, Ont., on Monday, March 7, 2005, Frederick A. Brown in his 89th year. Husband of the late Audrey (Copp) Brown. Loved father of David and Ginette, Doug and Mary, Stephen and Susan Brown, and the late Heather. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer Ann Proudfoot, Diane Proudfoot, Jennifer Woonton-Brown, Kate and Mike Brown, Anna Rutledge, Stephanie and Julia Brown; great-grandfather of Liam Gaither. Dear brother of Marion (late Charles) Scott, Bertha (Arthur) Langille, Rev. Wilena Brown, Eva (late Gordon) McRae, Edward (Leona), Samuel (Julie) and Alec (Julie) Brown, and the late Gertrude (James) Hilder, Margaret (Fulton) Hoare, Jean (Samuel) Shaw, Albert (Stella), Andrew (Elsie) and Donald Brown. He was predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Rachel (Christie) Brown. Fred will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, Jean Brown, Elizabeth Woonton; his nieces, nephews, family and friends. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, in St. Luke's Anglican Church, Hubbards, Rev. Jim Greene officiating. Burial to follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, Hubbards. Services have been entrusted to Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home. Contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be made at: www.rawalker.ca

Well-known community and business leader dies at 66
NICHOLAS, Donald Frank - 66, Fox Point, passed away Wednesday, March 9,  2005, in the QEII Health Sciences Center, Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Fenwick and Nora (Coolen) Nicholas. Don will be
remembered as a loving, devoted husband and father. His many friends, co-workers and partner will also remember his cheerful presence and humour and he will be greatly missed by all that new him. Don was employed
in the transportation industry for over 40 years and for the last 10 years as a broker with KTS Logistics Inc. He was an active chartered member of the Hubbards Area Lions Club, serving in all positions over the years and in
the year 2000, he was honored as life member of the Lions International for his outstanding service. He was a former member of the Hubbards and District Volunteer Fire Department. Don's true passion was woodworking,
especially with the scroll saw. His award winning creations have touched the hearts of people far and wide. Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, the former Joan Rutledge; daughter, Sally Ann, Fox Point; brother, Douglas (Doris), Spryfield; sister, Patricia Boutilier, Calgary, Alta. Visitation Sunday, 2-5 p.m., with funeral service Monday, 2 p.m., both in the Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards, Rev. Jim Greene officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

RICHARDSON, Florence "Mabel"
RICHARDSON, Florence "Mabel" - 86, Melville Garden, formerly of Indian Harbour, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2005, surrounded by her family. Born in Indian Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Bertha (Miller) Covey. Mabel was a devoted member of St. Andrew's Anglican Church. She enjoyed her membership in White Caps and Fifty-Plus Seniors Clubs. Her favourite pastimes were card games, reading, and traveling. She will be sadly missed by daughters, June Morash, Doreen (John) Kozak, Janet (Billy) Isnor, Gloria Swaysland, Betty (Clyde) Rondeau; son, Dennis Richardson; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren, and sister, Marjorie Hood. She was predeceased by husband, Clement; sons, Donnie and Terry; brothers, Earl and Winfred "Joe"; sisters, Avis, Lola, Mary "Jane"; grandsons, Lloyd and Edgar, and granddaughter, Tracy. Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Irvin Letto officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

BOUTILIER, Eugene Frederick Sr. "Boots"
BOUTILIER, Eugene Frederick Sr. "Boots" - 76, Seabright, passed away peacefully March 14, 2005, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Halifax on September 6, 1928, he was a son of the late Foster and Lily (Streeter) Boutilier. Eugene and Bertha (loving wife of 52 years), moved to Seabright, Halifax Co., in 1964. Eugene was employed by Flemming's Foundry and Hillis Foundry in Halifax for several years. Later buying a company from his employer Ed Gould of Guardian Maintenance, known as E.F. Boutilier's Oil Pumping, and successfully ran this Marine Lubrication business for 41 years before retiring in 1996. Eugene pumped lube oil aboard Her Majesty the Queen's ships and worked with the largest oil companies in North America. Eugene was also responsible for starting the regular weekly garbage collection on the Peggy's Cove Road from 1965-1977. After retiring in 1996 he loved to work with wood in his garage and made lawn furniture and crafts. He was a very loving and caring man to all his family, friends and strangers in need. He is survived by his loving wife, the former Bertha Hamm; sons, Eugene Jr. (Debbie), Middle Village; Robert, Glen Haven; daughters, Lily (Murray) Brennan, Chezzetcook; Katina (Terry) Richardson, Glen Haven; brothers, Ernest (Berneice), Halifax; Earl, Gold River; David, Gold River; sisters, Ruth (Percy) Wilneff, Mahone Bay; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by son, Kevin; brothers, Henry, Foster Cyril, and John; sister, Joyce. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 17, in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Hackett's Cove, Rev. Irvin Letto officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

LANGLOIS, Belinda Robin
LANGLOIS, Belinda Robin - 27, Mill Cove, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2005, at home. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of Stephen Langlois, Mill Cove, and the late Christine (Jennings) Langlois. Besides her father, she is survived by her sister, Deana (Shon) Burwell, Ontario; maternal grandmother, Kathleen Jennings, Birchy Head; nephew, Blake. She was predeceased by her mother, Christine Marie (Jennings). A family committal service will be held today in St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Fox Point, Rev. Jim Greene officiating. Services have been entrusted to Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

RHYNO, Gordon R.
RHYNO, Gordon R. - 89, Head of St. Margaret's Bay, died peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, March 16, 2005, in Country Living Estates Senior's Residence, Hatchet Lake. He was a son of the late Horatio and Lottie (Langille) Rhyno. He will be remembered by all knew him for his generosity and keen sense of humour. He is survived by his loving family, sons, Robert (Kathy), Ted (Florence), Wayne (Jill), Stephen (Kathleen); daughters, Joan (Roy) Brooks, Marion Graves, June (John) Rondeau, Pat (Gerald) Legge, Wanda Shaw; brothers, Roy, Halifax; Weldon (Emily), Arnold (Sharon), St. Peter's; sister, Glenna, Head of St. Margaret's Bay; 32 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 21 great great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret W. (Keating). The family will receive visitors from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday in St. George's Anglican Church, Head of St. Margaret's Bay, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Thank you to the staff of Country Living Estates Senior's Residence and Wendy Kirby who cared for Dad so compassionately. No flowers by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada or a charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

CROUCHER (Paul), Phyllis Mary "Filly"
CROUCHER (Paul), Phyllis Mary "Filly" - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Phyllis Mary "Filly" (Paul) Croucher, Indian Harbour/Millbrook. Phyllis, aged 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 21, 2005, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born and raised in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Irene Paul (Cope). The love of her life was her grandchildren and children, along with being an avid flower thief from her daughter's yard. Phyllis was a regular at the East St. Margaret's School in Indian Harbour where she was a volunteer reader. She had attended the Truro Community College in her later years to take her GED. Then she attended the Teachers College of Truro to take Early Childhood studies. She was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 116 in Seabright. She is survived by her loving daughters, Colleen (Rick) and Heather (Timothy); grandchildren, Mason Paige, Steffie, and David; great-grandchildren, Autumn and Bret; her devoted loving sisters, Cecilia, Evelyn and Marie (Peter) Magwood; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her cat, Fat Cat. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Edward and daughter, Sherri-Lynn in infancy. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, March 26, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, followed by visitation from 2 p.m. onward on Sunday, March 27, at 31 Martin Cres., Millbrook. Funeral service and burial will take place 11 a.m. Monday, March 28, in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Milbrook, Father Cairnes officiating. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

MacINTOSH, Donald Bernard
MacINTOSH, Donald Bernard - 77, Tantallon and formerly of Halifax, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2005, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late John and Agnes (MacDonald) MacIntosh. Donald worked as a firefighter with the city of Halifax and as an ambulance driver for the VG Site, QEII. Don and his wife also operated the former Ardmore Rest Home in Halifax and for the past 14 years operated the Wine Cellar in Tantallon. Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret Purcell; daughters, Deanna, Tantallon; Leslie Sampson, Port Hood; grandchildren, Rebecca Sampson, Port Hood; Keith Sampson, Halifax. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. 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

EAGLES, Jean Elizabeth
EAGLES, Jean Elizabeth - 70, passed away Monday, March 28, 2005, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Fox Point, she was a daughter of Eileen (Dorey) Mosher, Halifax. Jean was a member of the former Hubbards and District Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and St. James Anglican Church ACW. She was also active with the Canadian Red Cross during the Swiss Air disaster. For many years she worked as the Avon representative in the Hubbards area. Her family and wide circle of friends will remember her ability to cook and prepare for any occasion, "she was known as the Mill Lake party association". She is survived by her spouse, Mike Westhaver; sons, Michael David (Doris), Fox Point; Robert William (Dianne), East River; daughter, Kathryn (Roger) Elliot, Florida; brothers, John, Fred and Cecil Mosher; sisters, Carol (Sam) Collins, Bertha (Ron) Harper, all of the Halifax area; grandchildren, Chantal, Jonathan, Kelsey, Christopher, Megan; great-grandchildren, Conor, Nicholas, and Elizabeth. She was predeceased by first husband, Bill; brother, Stanley; sister, Hazel. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday in St. Luke's Anglican Church, Hubbards, Rev. Jim Greene officiating. Burial to follow in St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Fox Point. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

NAUSS, John Edmond
NAUSS, John Edmond - 74, Hubbards, passed away March 28, 2005, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Conquerall Mills, Bridgewater. He was a son of the late Arthur and Rosette (Nowe) Nauss. Survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Hilda Crowell; daughters, Ruth, Sims Settlement; Cindy (David) Duncan, Debby (Jimmy) Harvey, both of Halifax; Tabatha (Scott) Hogue, Hubbards; Betty, at home; sons, Gerald, Boutilier's Point; Arthur, Dartmouth; Peter, Glen Haven; and all his grandchildren; brother, Reginald; sister, Frances (LeRoy) Lonergan. He was predeceased by daughter, Rosetta E.; brothers, Isaac, Roy Ralph, Maurice, Evan, Donald; sisters, Florence and Mildred. Visitation will be held 2-4 p.m. today in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Luke's Anglican Church, Hubbards, Rev. Jim Greene officiating. Burial to follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, Hubbards. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to IWK Health Centre Foundation, Halifax. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca