Obituaries in Chronological Order for MAY, 2004

BILLARD, James Wesley Thomas
BILLARD, James Wesley Thomas - 78, Indian Harbour, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2004, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late James Billard and Edna (Thomas, Billard) Fralick. James was employed for years with Glubes and EMI Cossor and in his later years with Dalhousie University until his retirement. He enjoyed music throughout his life, played various musical instruments, including the violin, guitar, mandolin, chord organ and the mouth organ. He is survived by his wife, the former Lillian Maxine Richardson; son, Kenneth James (Catherine), Calgary, Alta.; sisters, Lynn (Barry) Gibson, Timberlea; Edna (Elmer) Boutilier, Indian Harbour; Lillian (Kent) Crooks, Indian Harbour; grandson, Owen. He was predeceased by stepfather, Weldon Fralick. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Funeral service will held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in Indian Harbour Baptist Church, Pastor Michael Cannell officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

BLAKENEY, Robert Ryan
BLAKENEY, Robert Ryan - 86, Fox Point, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2004, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Jeddore, he was the son of the late Thomas and Minnie (Boutilier) Blakeney. Robert was a known and respected carpenter building many of the local homes. He was an adherent of Seventh-day Adventist Church where he served as Deacon and he was also an avid gardener. He is survived by his son, Thomas; sister, Ella. He was predeceased by his wife, Rita. The family will receive visitors 6-9 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. A family committal service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, May 9, in Baptist Church Cemetery, Fox Point, Pastor Roy Uffindell officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Seventh-day Adventist Church, QEII Health Sciences Centre, Cardiac Unit, or charity of choice.

CROUCHER, Stan "Teddy"
CROUCHER, Stan "Teddy" - 59, Indian Harbour, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2004, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Stanly and Hildred Croucher. He was a member of St. Margaret's Bay Crib League for 19 years. He worked for many years in the Halifax and Dartmouth area as an auto mechanic, then in 1979, he owned and operated Croucher's Garage, until December, 2001. He was involved in stock car racing at Atlantic Speedway and Scotia Speed World. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughters, Colleen (Rick) and Heather; grandchildren, Mason, Paige, Dave and Stefie; sister, Carole (Jack) Sheaves, Dartmouth; nieces, Cathryn (Gary), Elmsdale; Heather (Jolin), Gatineau, Que. He was predeceased by daughter, Sherri Lynn; brother, Paul in infancy. The family will receive visitors from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggys Cove Rd., Tantallon. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Hackett's Cove, Rev. Rick Walsh officiating. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Wardlow St., Bedford. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and/or Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

BANFIELD, Aaron "Lorne"
BANFIELD, Aaron "Lorne" - 86, Tantallon, passed away after a lengthy illness Monday, May 17, 2004, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in North Sydney on July 8, 1917, he was a son of the late Aaron and Christianna (Hollett) Banfield. Lorne was a loving husband, father and friend who inspired everyone with his bravery throughout his life and illness. Lorne is survived by his wife, Joyce; children, Marion, at home; Darrell (Jacqueline), Moncton, N.B.; Christine (Ainsley) Hubley, Indian Harbour; Lorna (Mike) Green, Shubenacadie; Glenn (Theresa), Elmsdale; grandchildren, Darrell, Christopher, Shane, Scott, Colleen, Michael, Jonathan, Allison, Brendon; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Cassandra, Victoria, Jacob, Alyssa, Rebecca, Tera, Jordyn; several nieces and nephews; brother, Frank (Rose), Dartmouth. Lorne was "proudly" awaiting the birth of a "New Descendant" in August (granddaughter, Colleen). He was predeceased by his son, Vernon; sister, Verna; brothers, Merle and Claude. The family will receive visitors 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. Thursday in St. Margaret's Bay Baptist Church, Head of St. Margaret's Bay, Rev. Richard Moore officiating. Burial to follow in William Black Memorial Cemetery, Glen Margaret. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lorne can be made to St. Margaret's Bay Baptist Church. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

HARNISH, Doris Ethel
HARNISH, Doris Ethel - 72, Mill Cove, Lunenburg Co., passed away Saturday, May 22, 2004, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in The Lodge, she was a daughter of the late Byron and Lucy (Bolton) Verge. Doris will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an exceptional cook and was known for her baked beans, homemade bread and pies. Her kindness and warm smile will be missed by all who knew her. Always on our minds and forever in our hearts. She is survived by her husband, Gilford; sons, Roger (Edna), Mill Cove; Larry, Mill Cove; Jerry (Cheryl), The Lodge; Darren (Marcie), Sackville; Larry Jr. (Nikki), Mahone Bay; daughters, Diane (Norman) Sawler, Whites Lake; Kathy (George) Fox Point; Karen (Wilson) Jollimore, Mill Cove; Denise (Gregory), The Lodge; Sherry (Archie) Turner, Mill Cove; grandchildren, Norman, Trevor, Tara, Karryann, Aaron, Jason, Lucy, Chanse, Andrea, Jerry Blaine, Crystal, Chad, Madicynn, Mya, Jagger, Stone, T.G., Sydney, Blade; great-grandchildren, James, David and Jada; brothers, Arthur (Jeanine), Mill Cove; William (Rosanne), The Lodge; sisters, Beatrice Newell, Sackville; Betty (Steve) Bainbridge, East Chester. She was predeceased by brothers, Albert, George; sisters, Lily and Virginia. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Mark's Anglican Church, Mill Cove, Rev. James Greene, officiating, Burial in St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Fox Point. In lieu of flowers donations, can be made to St. Mark's Anglican Church. On-line condolences at: www.rawalker.ca "Our mother's love will bloom forever."

YORK (Snyder), Naomi Viola
YORK (Snyder), Naomi Viola - 94, Glen Haven, Halifax Co., passed away Monday, May 24, 2004, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Toronto, Ont., with two sisters, the late Kathleen Fagel and Dorothy Tarzwell, and one brother, the late Alymer Snyder, she was married at the age of 23 to the late Lawrence York. Naomi proved to be a dedicated and selfless mother and grandmother to her daughters, Janeen McAdam and Sandra Poulton; grandchildren, Sue Salmon, Stephen Barnhart, Dave McCreary, Michael Barnhart and Brad McCreary; and great-grandchildren, Nikki Salmon, Chris Salmon, Zachary McCreary, Alexander McCreary, Katelyn Barnhart, Loren Barnhart and Hollee Barnhart. She was an extraordinary woman who enjoyed a good crossword puzzle, the art of golf and spending time with her family playing cribbage or Chinese checkers. The family will receive visitors Thursday, May 27, from 2-4 p.m. in Walkers Funeral Home, 13549 Peggys Cove Rd., Tantallon. Family flowers only. Donations in Naomi's memory may be made to the St. Margaret's Bay Palliative Care Network at: 132 Craigview Dr., Glen Haven, NS B3Z 2S6. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

SNAIR, Edward Kenneth
SNAIR, Edward Kenneth - 16, Queensland, passed away May 27, 2004, in the IWK Health Centre, Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was the son of Derick and Marilyn (Arnold) Snair. He was a grade 11 student at Sir John A. MacDonald High School. He is survived by sister, Emily, at home; maternal grandmother, Marjorie Arnold, Boutilier's Point; paternal grandmother, Doris "Dolly" Snair, Halifax. He was predeceased by maternal grandfather, Maurice Arnold; paternal grandfather, Arnold Snair. The family will receive visitors from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 30, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday in St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Hubbards, Father Paul Morris officiating. Burial to follow in St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Sims Settlement. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

BOUTILIER, Victor William
BOUTILIER, Victor William - 88, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2004, at his home. Born in Whynacht's Point, and a lifelong resident of Tantallon, Victor loved to reminisce about the years he spent in his youth working in the woods and especially his fondness and respect for the oxen and horse teams he led. He worked a number of years with the Fraser Sawmill in Timberlea, before joining the Department of Highways as laborer on a survey crew. He was a son of the late Ansil and Hanna (Hurshman) Boutilier. He is survived by brothers, Frances, Mahone Bay; Allister, Tantallon; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Leona, Flossie, Greta, Violet; brothers, Ernest and Austin. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, with funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Jim Forbes officiating. Burial to follow in William Black Memorial Cemetery, Glen Margaret. In remembrance, contributions can be made to United Church in Upper Tantallon or a charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

ATTON, Carol Irene
ATTON, Carol Irene - 43, Glen Haven, passed away at home surrounded by her family Monday, May 31, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of Shirlene (Johnson) Morash, West Dover, and the late Leslie L. Morash. Carol served her country in the navy, air force and army reserves from 1989 to 2000 as a medical assistant. Carol was instrumental in Swissair Flight 111 recovery operations at CFB Shearwater. Carol also worked as a medical assistant at CFB Shearwater Medical Inspection Centre for the past 15 years. Carol's loves were gardening, reading and spending time doing crafts with her grandchildren. She will always be remembered in our prayers and our hearts. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Dan; sons, Leslie (Tammy), Tantallon; Brian (Janelle), Glen Haven; sisters, Nancy (Gordon) Ryan, Whites Lake; Cindy Poirier (Bob), East Chezzetcook; Betty Rose Shand (Gary), Halifax; Tanya Ward (Bernie), West Dover; goddaughter, Krystal Harrie, Halifax; several nieces and nephews; as well her pride and joy, Taylor, Jeremy and Shelby-Lynn, her grandchildren. The family will receive visitors 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today, funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13495 Peggys Cove Rd., Tantallon, Pastor Ben Meloro officiating. Burial to follow in William Black Memorial Cemetery, Glen Margaret. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca