Obituaries in Chronological Order for MAY, 2005

ZINCK, Hazel M.
ZINCK, Hazel M. - 92, formerly of Blandford, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2005, in Oakwood Terrace, Dartmouth. Born in Aspotogan, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late James and Annie Backman. She attended Provincial Normal College, Truro and her teaching career lasted 20 years. She is survived by her son, Dexter (Florence), Bedford; daughters, Maureen (Norman Ettinger), Toronto, Ont.; Sylvia (Gary Porter), Kingston, Ont.; Alice Jackson, Dartmouth; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband, Lee Harold (Blandford), author of the book "The Rooster Crows at Dawn"; brothers, Eldon, Bruce, Oscar, Warren, and Basil, and sisters, Beatrice Lewis and Carrie, who died in infancy. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation by request. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, in All Saints Anglican Church, Bayswater, Rev. Laura McCue officiating. Family flowers only. Donations in Hazel's memory may be made to Bayswater All Saints Anglican Church Building Fund or a charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

LANG, Gordon Howard
LANG, Gordon Howard - 63, Hubbards, passed away peacefully in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII, Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Violet (McNeil) Munroe, Halifax and the late Eurben Munroe. Surviving, besides his mother, are sons, Derrick, Karl (Kathryn), both of Hubbards; daughter, Cynthia (Cindy), Timberlea; brothers, Clarence (Bonnie) Munroe, Jeddore; Farrell (Sue) Munroe, Hubbards; sisters, Beatrice (Wendell) David, Hammonds Plains; Brenda Kennedy, Timberlea; grandchildren, Peter, Kaleigh, Kurtis, Randy and Sarah. He was predeceased by brother, Eurben Jr.; sister, Elvina. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Ronald A. Walker Funeral Homes. There will be a gathering of remembrance and celebration on Monday, May 9, from 2-4 p.m. at the home of Karl and Kathryn Lang, 10069 St. Margaret's Bay Rd., Hubbards. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

PIPPY, Violet Shirley
PIPPY, Violet Shirley - 71, Ingramport, passed away May 16, 2005, at home. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Geraldine (Noiles) Meisner. She is survived by daughters, Brenda Pippy, Centreville; Crystal (Murray) MacInnis, Ingramport; Bonita (David) Lucas Crews, Boutilier's Point; son, Terry, Ingramport; grandchildren, Michelle, Douglas, Holly, Jason, Trevor, Diandra, and Mariana; great-grandsons, Brandon and Dustin; brothers, Herbert (Judy), Halifax; Roy (Ann), Ingramport; Sidney (Cathy), Hammonds Plains; sisters, Marguerite LaPierre, Dartmouth; Jenesta Oscar, Head of St. Margaret's Bay; Gloria (Cyril) Smith, Tantallon; Marilyn (Barry) Hubley, New Brunswick; Robin (Stephen) McIssac, Ingramport. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon. The family will receive visitors from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday with a funeral service to be held 2 p.m. Friday, both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences may be made to: www.rawalker.ca

MASON, Mabel Harriet
MASON, Mabel Harriet - 95, Head of St. Margaret's Bay, passed away May 23, 2005, in North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia. Born in Peas Brook, Guysborough Co., she was the daughter of the late John J. Forsythe and Catherine (Kennedy) Ehler. Mabel was an active member of St. George's Anglican Church and was the organist for over 30 years. She was a past Matron of Mystic Star Chapter O.E.S. She taught school in Guysborough County, Pictou County and Halifax County. Mabel also took great pleasure in her needlework and loved to share her creations with family. She is survived by her sons, Graham (Janet), Head of St. Margaret's Bay; Doug (Janice), Springfield, N.B.; daughter, Vicki (Craig) Frail, Caledonia; 10 grandchildren; sister, Annie Duncan. She was predeceased by her husband, Rufus Arthur; brother, Wilfred; sisters, Bessie Munroe, Winifred Scott. The family will receive visitors today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Georges Anglican Church, Head of St. Margaret's Bay, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Georges Anglican Church and/or North Queens Nursing Home. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

BRAGG, Minnie Elmore
BRAGG, Minnie Elmore - 93, Halifax, passed away peacefully Friday, May 27, 2005, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Ann Rozee. She is survived by and will be sadly missed by her sisters, Mary (Phil) Brown, Halifax; Edith (Don) Mitchell, Dartmouth; and her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Sam Bragg; brothers, William and Horace; sister, Grace. A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday, May 31, at 1:30 p.m. in St. Matthias Church Hall prior to a funeral service at 2:30 p.m. in St. Matthias Anglican Church, Chebucto Road, Halifax, Rev. Peter Armstrong officiating. Burial in St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Fox Point. Family flowers only please. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca