Obituaries in Chronological Order for MAY, 2006

CANNING, Herbert Frederick - 86, Seabright, passed away May 4, 2006, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Fred was born in Port Greville and raised in Parrsboro. He served in England as a mechanic during the Second World War. After returning home from the war Fred set up a service station in Seabright which he owned and operated for many years. He was a founding member of the Seabright Volunteer Fire Department. In his younger days he had a great interest in politics, working tirelessly for "his" party at the provincial and federal levels. Fred was a keen outdoorsman. He loved nothing more than fishing at Prices Lake, hunting at The Meadow and cruising on St. Margaret's Bay. He was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Gwendolyn, and sister, Esther. Fred is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lottie; brother, Doane; daughter, Carol (Jerry White); grandchildren, Jeff (Samantha) and Allison; great-grandchildren, Amelia and Imogen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Funeral service will take place 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

JEWERS (McInnis), Irene Mary - 55, died peacefully at home with her daughters on May 15, 2006. Born September 26, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Eldon and Frances (Schnare) McInnis. She lived 18 years in Ecum Secum before moving back to the Hubbards area in 1987. Mom was an energetic and busy person. She loved to dance and have fun. Most importantly, she was a great friend, mother and confidant. She was always helping others without ever having to be asked. She worked as a PCW and CCA for over 17 years at Shoreham Village, Chester, and four years at Duncan McMillan Nursing Home in Sheet Harbour, of which she considered both her second families. She belonged to the Eastern Shore Fisherman's Protective Association and had just became a part owner of a newly formed crab fishing company in that area. She attended Chester Municipal High School and had taken her PCW course at Duncan McMillan Nursing Home. Irene was predeceased by husband, Winston Rosevelt Mackenzie; mother, Frances; father, Eldon. She is survived by daughters, Sunday (Stephen) Pace, Tanya Stott and Amy (Joey) Cotroneo; grandchildren, Mathew, Emily, Andrew, Sara and Aiden; brothers, Fenton and Marshall and sister, Marguerite (Courtney) Lewis. Thanks to all the loving family and friends who helped Irene and her family through this most difficult time. The overwhelming feeling of love made the experience bearable for all. Mom has requested no Eulogy she said "Anyone who knows me already knows what I am about. I would rather everyone knows how much I appreciate them-people have offered so much". In place of a Eulogy we have put together a slide show that will be available for viewing at the reception post service. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 20, at 11 a.m. in St. Luke's Church, Hubbards. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society or do something nice for someone else mom would have liked that! The family invite you to attend a reception to follow in the church hall. There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever. Till memory fades and life departs, you live forever in our hearts.

ARNOLD, Donald R. - 71. It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, on May 17, 2006, at his home in Hubley. Born on March 1, 1935, in Buffalo, New York, Donald was the son of the late Walter William Arnold and the late S. Mable (Fairley) Arnold. He married his high school sweetheart, Janet Karol (Price) Arnold, on September 10, 1955. In the following eight years, Donald and Janet had six children. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year with a family reunion that brought together their extended family, which now includes 10 grandchildren. Donald was particularly proud of his family and took tremendous pleasure in seeing them together. He was pleased with the sense of community he had found at St. Luke's United Church in Tantallon, and loved the beautiful home he and Janet had created in Lake of the Woods. Donald had an illustrious career as a research chemist and university professor. His career began with a B.Sc. in 1957 from Bethany College, West Virginia, and a Ph.D. in chemistry in 1960 from the University of Rochester, New York. As a research chemist at Union Carbide in the 1960s, Donald became a pioneer in the field of organic photochemistry. In the 1970s, he was an esteemed professor at the University of Western Ontario, and in 1980 he moved to Nova Scotia to become a Killam Research Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Dalhousie University. Donald received numerous awards and honors during his career, including the prestigious McLeod Chair in 1991, and held important positions in many organizations, such as president of the Inter-American Photochemical Society and Director of Organic Chemistry of the Canadian Society for Chemistry. Donald's publications numbered over 120 and, in 2003, the Canadian Journal of Chemistry published a special issue honoring his contribution to organic chemistry. Donald retired from teaching at Dalhousie and became Professor Emeritus in 2000. He was an internationally-recognized leader in his field, as was acknowledged by the presentation of an Honorary Ph.D. in chemistry from his alma mater at Bethany College in 2005. In honors of Donald's devotion to Dalhousie, to teaching and to the study of chemistry, a scholarship has been established in his name. Donald is survived by his beloved wife, Janet; his children, Douglas (Katherine), Gregory, Mark (Denise), Bradley (Gianna), Randall (Rosemary), and Lindsey (Shafik); his grandchildren, Taesha, Tonya, Christopher, Brandon, Ashley, Kali, Molly, Kellen, Kalim, and Grace; and sister, Suzanne (John) Olson. A memorial service and reception will take place at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 22, in St. Luke's United Church in Tantallon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dr. Donald Arnold Scholarship in Chemistry at Dalhousie University (contact the Office of External Relations at Dalhousie). Funeral services have been entrusted to Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Tantallon. On-line condolences may be sent to: www.rawalker.ca

LOGAN, James Samuel - 76, Tantallon, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2006, surrounded by his loving family in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Murdock and Winifred (Boutilier) Logan. James lived most of his life in St. Margaret's Bay. He retired from the Halifax Shipyards before working with the Halifax Bridge Commission. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Genevieve Hubley; daughters, Jean, Glen Haven; Annette (Ernest Hubley), Seabright; grandchildren, Gary Logan, Erika and Angela Greenough. He was predeceased by brothers, Merle, Finely, Alton, and sister, Jean. Family will receive visitors Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with funeral service Thursday at 11 a.m., 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 the Palliative Care Unit of QEII Health Sciences Centre. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

DOUBLEDAY, Noble Arthur ìDukeî - 63, fondly remembered as Duke, passed away May 21, 2006, in QEII Health Sciences Center, Halifax. Duke had a beautiful spirit and generous heart who bore his sadness in silence. He was married for 36 years and is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Diana. He is also survived by his loving daughters, Lisa (Paul) Nodwell and Denise, who always recognized and appreciated his lifetime desire to take care of "his girls". His beautiful grandchildren, Abigail, Aidan and Evelyn will carry on the spirit they knew as Papa. Duke is also survived by his older sister, Deborah Fleet, who has always been there for her ìbaby brotherî; his brother, Harry (Anne) Doubleday, as well as six other sisters, one brother and numerous nieces and nephews. Duke also had many caring friends whom he counted as family, especially his loyal and considerate pal, George (Nancy) Larder and his lifetime buddy, Bobby (Janice) Topp.....their devotion and friendship right to the end will always be remembered and appreciated. He was predeceased by his parents, Winnifred and Harry Doubleday; his sister, Laura (Donald) Knickle, and brother-in-law, Fred Fleet, whom he always thought of as a true brother. Duke worked as a prison guard at the Halifax Correctional Center for 12 years and a longshoreman for 21 years. He had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was known throughout for his love of long drives to enjoy the beautiful scenery of St. Margaretís Bay. Duke was a proud man with a gentle heart who cared strongly and deeply for his loved ones. He will be very sadly missed by his family. Extreme thanks is extended to the professional and caring staff of 8.2, QEII Health Sciences Centre with special thanks to Dr. Rockwood, his residents, and most especially, our angel in disguise, Nurse Brenda who was a sheer blessing to both Duke and his family during his short stay in the hospital. Thank you Brenda for being with him at the end. As per his wishes, Duke will be cremated and buried in William Black Memorial Cemetery, Glen Margaret, where he can hear the birds sing and the occasional deer or rabbit may cross his resting place. There will be a graveside service for close family and friends 10 a.m. Thursday, May 25. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Tantallon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation, Halifax Chapter or Addiction Prevention and Treatment Services. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca Farewell and be at peace good friend, loving husband and ever so beloved Dad.

TAPHOUSE, Petty Officer 1st Class Norman Ernest "Tap", C.D. - 68, Dartmouth. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father and grandfather, on Monday, May 22, 2006, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Croydon, England, he was a son of the late Ernest and Elsie (Tew) Taphouse. Norman proudly served the Canadian Armed Forces from 1956 until 1986. After his retirement he worked with Litton Canada, also with General Motors in London, Ont. The last several years he worked for the Corps of Commissionaires. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joan; sons, Peter (Holly) Taphouse, Halifax; Christopher Booth, Quebec; daughter, Shirley Anne (Paul) MacDonald, Dartmouth; sister, Eileen King, Tweed, Ont.; grandchildren, Tammy, Stephanie, Shelley, Ashley, Bryanna, Kailey; many nieces and nephews, Belleville, Ont. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial to follow in St. Paul Anglican Church Cemetery, French Village. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca If tears could build a stairway, And memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven And bring you home again.

ALLEN, Doris Elizabeth Mary - 84, Boutilier's Point, passed away at home Thursday, May 25, 2006. Born in Victoria, B.C., she was a daughter of the late George and Martha Ford. She is survived by her son, Larry (June), Bridgewater; daughters, Bonnie (Arthur) Moore, Queensland; Cheryl Mason, Boutilier's Point; grandchildren, Mark (Susan), Kirk (Marjorie), Cindy (Andy), Danny, Wendi (Stanley), Dawn (Mike), Bruce (Bobby-Joe); great-grandchildren, Alcisha, Courtney, Bruce, Ryan, and Sara. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence; sisters, Ruby and Ina; brother, Dave. It was Doris' request that there be no visitation or funeral service. Funeral services are entrusted to Ronald A. Walker Funeral Homes. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

SNAIR, Jean Shirley "Nan" - 76, Hubbards, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2006, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Fox Point, she was a daughter of Sadie (Dauphinee) Dorey, Queensland, and the late Eben Dorey. Besides her mother, she is survived by her son, Brian (Esther), Head of St. Margaret's Bay; daughter, Barbara Jean (Jack) Chandler, Chester; sisters, Joan and Marlene, both of Queensland; grandchildren, Ryan, New York; Patti, Halifax, and Dori Jean, Halifax. She was predeceased by her husband, Elwood. A family service will be held at a later date. Funeral services are entrusted to Ronald A. Walker Funeral Homes. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society and/or a charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca