Obituaries in Chronological Order for NOVEMBER, 2005

WOOD, Frank Neville - 84, Halifax, formerly of Tantallon, passed away on November 3, 2005, in Halifax. Born in Dovercourt, Essex, England, on February 15, 1921, he was the fourth son of the late Walter and Nellie (Wickers) Wood. Following school and manufacturing industry experience in Southern Essex, Frank graduated with a B.Sc. (Engineering) from Imperial College, London University in 1942. In 1940 he joined the Home Guard, and in 1943 he enlisted as a reservist in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Frank was married in June 1944, but was immediately separated from his wife, Elsie, for three years, serving in Italy and Palestine, with the rank of Major. He returned to civilian life in 1947, and for almost 15 years held senior positions with Shell International in Brazil and South East Asia, while his two children attended boarding schools in Britain. Emigration to Canada in 1961 reunited the family. Frank spent the next 10 years in Toronto working on various projects for engineering firms including Bechtel, INCO and Gibb Albery. He was also president and founder of Tywood Industries, an innovative reinforced plastics manufacturing company. He joined the Nova Scotia provincial government in 1972, and until retirement in 1986, was closely involved with numerous major Nova Scotian economic/development projects. This was followed by service as the first Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Consulting Engineers Association (NSCEA) until full retirement at age 70. Since arrival in Canada, he frequently participated in a wide variety of activities in the engineering profession as well as in district, municipal and provincial government affairs. Gardening and completing the family home in Allen Heights with Elsie were important diversions in later years. Although originally from Britain, Frank always preferred to think of himself as a citizen of the country in which he lived, and considered the acceptance of his family as citizens of Canada to be a major event. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Reginald in England, and by his brother, David in a RAF crash in 1939. He is survived by his wife, Elsie in Halifax; his son, Andrew and grandchildren Timothy and Nicola in Victoria, B.C.; also by his brother, Geoffrey in England; and by his daughter, Catherine (Ware) and granddaughters Gemma and Zoe in England. On-line condolences to: www.rawalker.ca. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to: Parkinson Society Maritime Region, Suite 830-5991 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS B3H 1Y6.

HERRITT, Charles Arthur Jr. "Yogi" - 46, West Dover, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2005, in West Dover. Born in West Dover, he was a son of Charles Otis and Viola (Morash) Herritt. Yogi worked as a fisherman all his life and was an avid card player, woodsman, hunter and sportsman. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a kind and gentle person. Surviving, besides his parents, are maternal grandmother, Helen Morash, West Dover; daughter, Terri Lynn (Jason) Spence, New Brunswick; brothers, Earl (Christine), White's Lake; Eugene (Sandra), Antrim; Norman (Deana), Indian Harbour; sisters, Heather (Timothy) Herritt, Indian Harbour; Helena (Gary) Creelman, Antrim; three grandchildren; a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Hector Morash Sr., and paternal grandparents, Jeremiah and Mary Jane Herritt. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. James Anglican Church, West Dover, Rev. Irvin Letto officiating. A family committal service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia and/or St. James Anglican Church, West Dover. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

DRAPER, Charlotte Mary - 93, Chester, formerly of Hubbards, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2005, in Shoreham Village. Born in South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Mary Cartton. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas A. Draper. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. A committal service will be held 2 p.m. Friday in Pine Hill Cemetery, Hubbards, Rev. Jim Greene officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shoreham Village.

APPLEBY, Donna Catherine - 54, Lakeside, passed away Friday, November 11, 2005, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late James and Florence (Probert) Cullen. Donna is survived by her husband, Donald M.; sons, Eddy, Timothy, William, and granddaughter, Madison, all of Halifax; brothers, Jim (Deb), Ontario; Rick (Gail), Moncton; sisters, Lorraine Ryan, Ontario; Eleanor (Kent) Wheten, Dartmouth, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother, Don. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Burial to be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

HUBLEY, Brian Richard - 64, Tantallon, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2005, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Tantallon, he was a son of the late Cecil and Winifred (Heffernan) Hubley. Brian was a former employee with the Department of Highways for 10 years and was a school bus driver for over 20 years. He was an avid musician, enjoyed nature and took great pleasure in photography. He was an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Tantallon. He is survived by his wife, Eileen (Rogers); sons, Glen (Tina), Upper Tantallon; Gary (Patricia), Seabright; daughters, Bonnie (Tim) Garner, New Mexico; Shelley (Robbie) Monk, Glen Haven; brothers, Garnet, Connecticut; Milton (Mildred), Seabright; Al (Lucille), Elliott Lake, Ont.; stepchildren, Jeff Gilbert, Lewis Lake; Kimberley Kennedy, Alberta; grandchildren, Brad, Matthew, Robert, Jacklyn, Kevin, Andrew and Victoria. He was predeceased by sister, Beryl. Visitation will be held 1 p.m. Friday, November 18, followed by funeral service at 2 p.m., both in Seventh-day Adventist Church, Tantallon, Pastor David Crook and Pastor Pedro Graca officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Tantallon. On-line condolences may be made to: www.rawalker.ca

LENNOX, David Stewart - 75, Black Point, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 16, 2005. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Robert and Ethel (Snair). David was employed with the Nova Scotia Power Corporation for 27 years and was a former active member of the Black Point District Fire Department. David and his wife Jean adopted three of their four children, and he will be remembered by all of them as a kind and generous man. He also worked as a CMA for many of the local businesses in the St. Margaret's Bay area. His friendly wit and generosity will be remembered by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, the former Jean M. Tait; children, Dawn M. (Scott Barry), Queensland; David B. (Susan Kaye), Montreal; Lynda J. (Kevin MacDonald), Lower Sackville; Kevin S. (Etta), Upper Tantallon; brother, Robert (Shirley), Halifax; sister, Nancy (Ken) Casey, Upper Tantallon; grandchildren, Adele, Liam, Alyssa, Sydney, Aaron, Maxwell, and Aliyah. He was predeceased by his brother, Jim. The family will receive visitors 2-4 p.m. Sunday in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawlker.ca

ALLEN, Douglas William - 86, Glen Margaret, passed away Monday, November 21, 2005, in QEII Health Sciences Centre. Born in Enfield, he was a son of the late Tom and Winifred C. (Griffiths) Allen. Doug was a veteran of the Second World War serving overseas as a Lancaster Bomber Navigator with the RCAF (RAF No. 630). He had 31 tours of operation and received the Distinguished Flying Medal. He worked many years in the field of engineering with the Nova Scotia Department of Highways, retiring in 1979. He was an avid sailor and enjoyed many hours sailing on the St. Margaret's Bay. He was active in the formation of the Scouting movement in his home community. Doug loved the outdoors, and particularly working on his property and his boat. He will be remembered by his family as a kind and gentle husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Hilda (Gee); son, Douglas (Donna), Bonshaw, P.E.I.; daughters, Susan (Ralph) Rickard, Dartmouth; Margaret (Scott) Sterns, Halifax; sister, Lorna Fraser, Toronto; grandchildren, Marc, Amy, Samantha, Josey, Ellen, Charlie; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Jennie, Maud, Rose, Dorothy; brother, Tom. The family will receive visitors today from 3-5 p.m. at home, 60 Moser Island Rd., Glen Margaret. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, November 24, in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Hackett's Cove, Rev. Irving Letto officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Garden, QEII, Halifax, or a charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made to: rawalker.ca