Ronald A. Walker Funeral Homes- Obituaries-March,2009

MORASH, Oliver Scott -76, of West Dover. It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, and a good friend to many. He passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2009, surrounded by his loving family in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in West Dover, he was the son of the late Scott and Olive Morash and stepmother, Maude Morash. Oliver retired with 37 years service from the Canadian Coast Guard. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Betty Ann (Smeltzer); daughters, Wanda and Roberta (Brenton); brothers, Elliott (Marie), Eric (Bev); sisters, Josie (Kenny) Burgwin, Joan (John) Harrington, Susan (Armand) Lanteigne, Donna (Burton) Morash, Cheryl (Billy) Morash; grandson, Nicholas (Kerry); granddaughters, Melissa (Lyle) Morash, Brittany (Matt) Ryan, Robyn Ryan, great-grandchildren, Alivia, Drew and Emma. He will be missed by his pet, Honey Bunny. Predeceased by his son-in-law, Dave. Visitation will be held 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, March 13, both from Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Irving Letto officiating. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, West Dover. God Bless you Oliver, we love you and we will miss you.

NIED (Young), Lyla Mable-80, of Halifax, formerly of Blandford, passed away Monday, March 9, 2009, in Northwood Care Inc., Halifax. Born in Blandford, she was the daughter of the late Borden and Florence (Meisner) Young. Survived by sons, Bryant (Freda), Fall River; Errold ìBuzzî (Celeste), Chester Basin; Gary, St. John; Dennis (Debbie), Dartmouth; Gregory (Margo), Bridgewater; brother, Glenn Lester Young, Waltham, Mass.; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her brother, Dr. Crossman Harley Young. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday March 12 from Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Rev. Laura McCue officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Northwood Foundation, 2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax, NS B3K 3S5 or The QEII Foundation, Dialysis Unit, 1276 South Park Street, Room 1-040, Centennial Building, Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9. On-line condolences can be made to:
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MAW, Lois Irene -With great sadness, we, the family of Lois Irene Maw, share the news of her passing at Shoreham Village, Chester, on Friday, March 13, 2009. Formerly of Queensland and born in Rockwood, Ont. on May 8, 1927, she was the youngest daughter of Delilah and George Laverty. She is survived by her children, Jill and John (Laureen), of Queensland; grandchildren, Stephanie (Bryan Wilson), Dartmouth; Michael and his wife, Tracey, Pembroke, Ont.; Sydney, Queensland; great-grandchildren, Karen, Dartmouth; Gavin and Griffin, Pembroke, Ont.; sister, Lyla, Ontario; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Arnold "Red" Maw; sister, Georgina; brothers, Roy, Harvey, Jack and George; and great-grandson, David. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. At Lois's request, there will be no funeral; instead a gathering in her honour will be held at a later date. Donations in Lois's memory can be made to Shoreham Village, Chester, NS B0J 1J0 or to any charity. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

HINDLE, Shirley Eileen - 75, of Lakeside. It is with heavy hearts the family of Shirley Eileen Hindle announce her death on Friday March 13, 2009 in the VG Site, QEII surrounded by her family. Born July 15, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Olive (Lawlor) Power. Shirley is survived by her husband of 56 years, Raymond Hindle; daughters, Judy (Robert) Blackburn, Timberlea; Linda Hindle, Murphy Lake; Nancy (Gary) Eisnor, Aylesford Lake; Donna (Terry) Sherman, Whitehorse; sons, David (Margaret), Aylesford Lake; Kevin (Carol), Sackville; Brian (Kristen), Timberlea. Shirley was a loving Nannie to Debbie Foran, Heather Blackburn, Scott and Greg OíToole, Julie Crocker, Amanda and Krista McCarthy, Jennifer and Devin Hindle, Korey and Justin Hindle; and great-grandchildren, Colin, Megan and Jenna Foran. She is also survived by a brother, Douglas (Sylvia) Power, Saskatoon, Sask.; sister, Doris (Bernard) Day, Timberlea. Besides her parents she was predeceased by brothers, Charles, Roy, Donald; sisters, Kathleen and Violet; grandson, Jeffery Blackburn and great-grandson, Joshua Purcell. When Shirley got all her children in school she then went to work outside the home at Sears where she had many new friends and enjoyed it a lot. We would like to thank all the staff of 5A for the loving care and support shown to Shirley and her family. A special thanks to Dr. Lynn McAslan and the Palliative Care Team. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday March 17, 2008 in Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish, Sacred Heart Church, Timberlea, with Father Joe MacKinnon officiating. A private family committal to follow. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

GRANT, Doris Belle -88, of Hubbards, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2009, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Hubbards, Doris was the fifth of six children to the late Freeman and Nettie-May (Westhaver) Harnish. She had fond memories of her childhood in Hubbards. She had met her lifelong love, Norm Grant while he was parading with the Merchant Marines past her home near the training grounds and she waited for him to return from his travels. After the war, the couple moved to Montreal where they lived until 1983. Doris enjoyed being a homebody and looking after her family. She also spent many hours at her cottage on Lac St. Louis, in Quebec and her family cottage on Mill Lake in Lunenburg Co. She will be remembered for her sense of humour and her joy of "dressing up" with her sisters at the cottage, she surprised many an unsuspecting visitor. In 1999, Doris came full circle, moving back to Hubbards to live across the cove from her family home. She is survived by her husband, Norm; son, Gary and her daughter-in-law, Janis (Cobb-Grant); granddaughter, Jennifer Grant; brother, Walter Harnish. Predeceased by brothers, Gerald; sisters, Kay MacLean, Pauline Kelly, Marjorie Ashe. It was Doris' wish that there be a family service at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian National Institute of the Blind and/or Hubbards Food Bank. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

FIANDER, Blanche -86, Head of St. Margaret's Bay, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 15, 2009, passing away peacefully at home. Born in English Harbour West, N.L., she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Sarah Jane (Yarn) Fiander. She grew up living her life in the beautiful coastal village of English Harbour West, N.L., where she met and fell in love with the man she was married to for 59 years, Mack Fiander. They started their lives in that small fishing village and considered it home until the day they died. The mother of ten children and the wife of a sea captain, she lived a life of independence, fortitude and tenacity. Blanche lived her life as a woman during very difficult times. Blanche dedicated her life to the care of her husband and children. She left school in grade three to work drying fish from the fishing schooners that sailed from her hometown. She left Newfoundland with her husband and children when she was 28 years old. She lived in Black Point for many years, finally settling in Head of St. Margaret's Bay, where she lived for the past 46 years. She loved to make bread and for many years there was a white sign with black lettering in front of her house in Head of St. Margaret's Bay stating "Homemade Bread For Sale". She was an amazing cook, an immaculate housekeeper, and took great pride in her home. She was blessed with the opportunity to serve so many local families as their housekeeper and treated their homes with the same loving care that she treated her own. She had a chance to put her bread making skills to good use when she had a brief stint making rolls at Snair's Bakery. Blanche loved to laugh. You could find her sitting in her rocking chair, facing the front door so she could see her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the many friends who would come through the door to visit her. Blanche loved Newfoundland music and loved to shop especially for rugs and mugs! Surviving are her children Hubert (Julianne), Bedford; Bill (Helen), Simms Settlement; Mack (Marjorie), Boutilier's Point; Fred (Elaine), Hinton, Alta.; Grace Fizzard (Cyril), Boutilier's Point; Lauranne Fiander (Mike Witt), Terra Cotta, Ont.; Ron (Debbie), Regina, Sask.; Pearl Fiander (Barry Tanner), Head of St. Margaret's Bay; Julianne Chaisson (Mike), Oakfield; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her only sister, Marjorie Baker, Grand Bank, N.L. She was predeceased by her husband, Mack; daughter, Grace; grandsons, Monty Fiander and Richie Benson; brothers, John Henry, Samuel James, Norman; and sisters, Mary Anne and Rita. Special thank you to her wonderful friend Esther Snair, who lovingly cared for Mom many times over her lifetime and especially in these last difficult days. Also special thanks to the many VON nurses who cared for her, Angie Conrad, her LPN, the palliative care doctors and nurses, as well as the pharmacy staff at the Shoppers Drug Mart. Thank you to all the friends and family who called and dropped by to visit her, and to those who held her in their prayers. Visitation Tuesday, March 17 from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Tantallon. Funeral Wednesday, March 18 2 p.m., in St. George's Anglican Church, St. Margaret's Bay, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in memory of Richie Benson. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

MacDONALD, Bruce Scott - 59, of Hubbards, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009, in QEII Health Sciences Center, Halifax. Born in Halifax he was the son of the late Hector and Jaunita (Jollimore) MacDonald. Bruce will be remembered by his family and friends for his quick wit, kind heart and his love for his family. He worked for Pittsburgh Glass for over 30 years. Bruce also had an interest and a collection of old clocks and was known to many as a collector of time. He was also an avid antique car and motorcycle buff. He is survived by his wife, Janice ìJennyî; son, Jeff, Halifax; daughter, Kelly Ann (Brian Hurshman), Fox Point; sisters, Janice (Fred) Rutt, Mill Cove; Patsy (Raymond) Spurr, Lawrencetown; grandchildren, Victoria Lynn and Abigail Caladora MacDonald; nephews, Steven Rutt, Paul and Derek Spurr, John Crowe; nieces, Tammy Smith, Bonnie Bellwood and Nancy Langille; numerous great nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his sister, Carolyn Crowe. The family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, March 19 both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Rev. Laurie Omstead officiating. Memorial donations can be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, or Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

GRANT, Leroy Ormand "Norm" -84, Hubbards, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born and raised in London, Ont., Norm came to Nova Scotia in 1941 to attend the Merchant Marine School in Hubbards, where he met his lifelong sweetheart, Doris Harnish. After the war, the couple moved to Montreal, Que. and were married. Norm trained as an optician and later opened his own business. He was active in the Shriners and Masons and when he wasn't working, enjoyed cottage life on Lac St. Louis in Quebec and Mill Lake in Lunenburg Co. Many happy memories were made with family and friends. Norm retired to the Annapolis Valley in 1983, and 15 years later, returned to live in Hubbards, across the cove from where he first met his wife 57 years ago. He was predeceased by his wife, Doris (Harnish) Grant. He is survived by his son, Gary; his daughter-in-law, Janis (Cobb); and granddaughter, Jennifer Grant. He was a devoted father and husband. He will be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Margaret's Bay Food Bank. On-line condolences: www.rawalker.ca

COOLEN, David Bruce "Shaft"-Hubbards, passed Friday, March 27, 2009, at home. Born in Halifax, he was the son of Frances (Dauphinee) Coolen, Fox Point and the late Burton Coolen. David loved the outdoors; he enjoyed camping, fishing and was a carpenter by trade. The sparkle in his eye was his children and grandchildren. Survived by his children, Tracy, Anna, David (Kelly), Jackie and Ben; grandchildren, Paige, Raidyn and David J.; sisters, Lorraine (Svein) Stokkeskog, Tantallon; Doreen (Gary) Christie, Head of St. Margaret's Bay; brother, Donald (Linda), Halifax; companion, Debbie. He will be missed by his favourite cat "Shelby". The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday March 29, funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, March 30, both from Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards, Rev. Laurie Omstead officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and/or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

SLAUENWHITE, Jean Adele -84, of Boutilier's Point, passed away Saturday March 28, 2009, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in Boutilier's Point on June 18, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Oliver D. and Viola M. (Williams) Dauphinee. As a young woman, Jean worked for the Nova Scotia Power Commission as a Meter Reader. She married Milford in 1944 and started their family soon after. With a "If you can't beat them, join them." attitude, they worked in her family's grocery business. From delivering and selling groceries in a truck, they succeeded over the years and eventually built Hubbards Shopping Centre. They worked together until Milford's death in 1986 and then Jean continued on being active in the business on a daily basis until July 2005 when she was diagnosed and beat cancer. She continued to keep an interest in the business until her death and was proactive on doing what had to be done. Jean was a 58 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a Charter Member of Mystic Star, No. 40, Head of St. Margaret's Bay. She was interested in genealogy and liked to spend time in her gardens. She is survived by her children, David (Bonita), Hampton, N.B.; Marion (Dave) Armstrong, Cornwall, Ont.; Vance (Debra), Hubbards; Irene (Paul) Harnish, Wentzell Lake; Lois (Chris), Boutilier's Point; grandchildren, Nova, Mexico; Christopher (Anne), Jordan Falls; Steven (Nancy), New Brunswick; Michael (Billie-Jo), Ontario; Malcolm (Julia) Armstrong, Ontario; Nathan, Hubbards; Drew, Halifax; Sean, Hubbards; Jennifer and Adam Harnish, Wentzell Lake; Sophia, Boutilier's Point; great-grandchildren, Autumn, Ontario; Brooke, Jordan Falls; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Milford R.; daughter, Judith A; grandson, Gregory P. Harnish; brothers, O. Graham and Ross E.; sister, V. Mary Cavicchi. The family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, with an Eastern Star Service being held at 7 p.m. in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral service 2 p.m. .Thursday April 2 in St. James Anglican Church, Bouitilier's Point. Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial to follow in church cemetery. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the IWK Health Centre, Spina Bifida Association of Nova Scotia or to the charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca