Obituaries in Chronological Order for NOVEMBER, 2006

RHYNO, Roy Harvey - 82, Halifax, formerly of Head of St. Margaret's Bay, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2006, in Glades Lodge, Halifax. Born in Head of St. Margaret's Bay, he was the son of the late Horatio and Charlotte (Langille) Rhyno. Roy was a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas with the Canadian Army. He is survived by his daughter, Susan, Sackville; stepdaughter, Peggy (Wayne), Sheet Harbour; brothers, Weldon, Hubley; Arnold, New Minas; sister, Glenna, Head of St. Margaret's Bay. He was predeceased by his spouse, Jessie Oliver, and a number of brothers and sisters. Funeral services have been entrusted to Ronald A. Walker Funeral Homes. A committal service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, in the United Baptist Church Cemetery, Mason's Point, Rev. Richard Moore officiating. On-line condolences to: www.rawalker.ca
 

GAILEY, Hugh Joseph "Sonny" - Seabright. It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Hugh, 81, beloved husband of Sarah Frances (Wade) for 58 years, on Saturday, November 11, 2006, in Halifax. Hugh will be greatly missed by Fran and his cherished daughters, Gillian Gailey (Richard Snell), Janet Malloch (Mal), Beverley Gailey-Roach (Tony Roach), Lorraine Gailey and Michelle Gailey; his grandchildren, Gregory, Nicholas and Stephen Foster, Fletcher and Kiri Gailey-Snell, Carly, Campbell and H. Jesse Malloch, and stepgranddaughters, Meagan Robichaud and Jillian Roach. Hugh is also survived by his dear sister, Virginia (Dinny) Fisher and her treasured family, Michael (Lucille), Leslie (Stuart Allan), Mark (Patti) and Clare (Shawn McLean) and their children; his wonderful great-nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by Marjorie Fisher and all the Wade relatives. He was predeceased by his parents, Hugh and Clara (Thornton) Gailey; brother-in-law, Gordon Fisher, and grandson Julian Foster. Hugh will be remembered for his reverence towards family and his extreme talent for anything he tried, especially his musical ability. His warm and generous hospitality was the basis for many enjoyable family gatherings and Hugh could always put a smile on your face with his tremendous sense of humour. He cherished the friendships developed from his expertise in gardening, woodworking and boat building. In his younger years, Hugh was an Akala for the Cubs, and later, guitar teacher extraordinaire to many Arvida teenagers. In Ottawa, he was first a motorcycle enthusiast and then learned how to fly his own Piper Cub, the "Gay Lady". On moving to Nova Scotia, Hugh traded his wings and took to the water, ultimately building "Picnique", his pride and joy in retirement. Following cremation, visitation will take place in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday November 14. A memorial service will be held in All Saints Church in Marysville (Fredericton), N.B., on Friday, November 17, with burial to follow in Penniac. On-line Condolences may be sent to: www.rawalker.ca. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to Aphasia Centre of Ottawa, 153 Chapel St., Ottawa, ON K1N 1H5.
 

HUBLEY, Wallace Anthony Frederick - 71, Seabright, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2006, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Seabright, he was a son of Lester Hubley, Eastern Passage, and the late Geraldine (MacDonald) Hubley. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 46 years, Florena, and his brother, Lorne. Wallace was an electrician by trade and worked many years as a driver with Jack Berggren. He worked many years on the Halifax Waterfront as a freight handler at the Halifax Shipyards. Wallace was a treasured friend to all who knew him. He was a great enthusiast of local folklore and history generally, a great spinner of yarns, teller of tales and we won't forget his love for his six string Gibson and the music of Hank Snow. He is sorely missed by his two sons who loved him dearly and his family. We are comforted to know that Wallace is now with his beloved wife, Florena in Heaven. She is survived by his sons, Mark (Sheila), Lower Sackville; Kevin (Julie), British Columbia; grandchildren, Adam, Emily and Dale; brothers, Robert (Jeannie), Seabright; Charles, Seabright; David (Janet), Milford; sisters, Joan (Bruce) Ralston, Ontario, and Betty Ann Day, British Columbia. It is Wallace's wishes to have a private family service which will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Seabright United Baptist Church, Seabright. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

RONDEAU, Clyde Edward - 58, of Tantallon, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2006, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late John F.G. and Muriel (Chandler) Rondeau. Clyde was an active hockey and baseball player in his younger years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, ATVing and "Camp Get Together". Clyde was an accomplished carpenter and his work is spread throughout the community. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, the former Betty Richardson; sons, Troy (Jacqueline), Seabright; Brad, Tantallon; daughters, Tammy (Mark), Hammonds Plains; Melissa, New Minas; granddaughter, "Grampie's girl" Allison; brothers, John (June), Tantallon; Paul (Gloria), Tantallon; Barrie (Margie), Halifax; Derrick (Brenda), Tantallon; sister, Diane (Robert) Little, Kentville; many brothers and sisters-in-law along with many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Margaret's Anglican Church, Tantallon, Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca . The family would like to make a special thank you to the 8.1 nurses of the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII and Nova Scotia Cancer Center.

PACE, J. Shirley - Passed away Monday, November 20, 2006, following a brief illness. The widow of the late Hon. Leonard L. Pace, Shirley was a resident of Seabright for over 25 years. She is survived by her three children, Beverly (Roger), Robert (Louise), and David (Patricia). Originally from Glace Bay, she was the eldest daughter of the late Reta and Lloyd MacFadgen's nine children. She is survived by her brother, Robert (Mabel), and sisters, Josephine (Glasier), Beverly (Trevor), Myrtle (Wayne), and brother-in-law, Dr. Graham Pace. A hard worker, she excelled throughout high school receiving many top prizes and went on to study at Truro's Normal Teacher's College. She later returned to Glace Bay to teach grade nine. Shirley's focus was always on her family. With the little money she had earned from teaching school, Shirley and her brothers created a family business for their father, aptly named McFadgen's Bakery. A strong advocate of education, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Acadia University where she and Leonard met. The two later married and moved to Halifax where Leonard was attending law school. It would be here where Shirley would raise her three children. However, she wasn't a typical "mother of three" as throughout Leonard's political and public life, she worked tirelessly on his campaigns as both a key strategist and his closest confidante. When it came to business, Shirley always had a vision for success. She managed the finances at McFadgen's and was instrumental in helping her sons create their company, Evergreen Landscaping Ltd. Her entrepreneurial spirit did not lay solely with her immediate family. Shirley proved herself the consummate entrepreneur in opening The Christmas Shoppe and operating Canadian Christmas Wreaths with her daughters-in-law, Louise and Patricia. Shirley will be forever missed by all nine of her grandchildren. To them, she was more than a grandmother. She would not hesitate to jump in the ocean with them on a late August afternoon at "the Boathouse" or to challenge them to improve a less than perfect test score. As a grandmother, Shirley will be remembered for the love and encouragement she gave to all her grandchildren, while teaching them to be the best that they could be. Shirley was not only a loving and caring mother and grandmother to her immediate family, she also gave her knowledge and time freely to anyone, whether they sought advice in matters of business, or simply required the comfort of a friend. Until her very last day, Shirley was a true source of energy and inspiration to all her family and friends. Visitation will take place in William Black Memorial Church in Glen Margaret today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 23, in William Black Memorial Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the William Black Memorial Cemetery Fund in Glen Margaret. Memorial donations can be mailed to 110 Bayview Dr., Hackett's Cove, NS B3Z 3J9.

COVEY, Rufus Moriel - 86, Hackett's Cove, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 18, 1920, in Hackett's Cove, a son of the late Oliver and Hazel (Richardson) Covey. Rufus was a boat builder and loved to be on and near the waters of St. Margaret's Bay. He was a Charter member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 59 years. Rufus was a shipwright in the Canadian Navy and held the rank of Petty Officer. He was a veteran of the Second World War, and he was also employed at HMCS Dockyard for 14 years. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Dawn) and John (Cheryl); daughters, Faye (Stephen Byrne) and Connie (David Keeping); 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister, Eleanor (Richardson), and brother, Walter. He was predeceased by his first wife, Virginia (Hearn); second wife, Ora (Jollimore); sisters, Muriel (Christie), Marjorie (Howett), and brother, Wilfred. There will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held in St. Peter's Anglican Church in Hackett's Cove on Wednesday, November 29, at 2 p.m., Rev. Irving Letto and Rev. Rick Walsh will be officiating. A reception will be held in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 116 in Seabright following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the QEII Foundation Palliative Care Fund. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca

WHITE, Lenora Jean - 76, Ingramport, passed away November 28, 2006, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in New Germany, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Lottie Pearl (Parnell) Veinot. She is survived by her son, William (Paulette), Sackville; grandchildren, Maureen (Dennis) Crowell, Mark (Jill) White; great-grandchildren, Kalei Crowell, Brayden and Carter White; brother, Graydon Venoit, Toronto. She was predeceased by her husband, Archibald Angus; sister, Marie Mader; brother, Frank Veinot. The family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. today and funeral service will be held 11 a.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 the Canadian Diabetes Association or Canadian Liver Foundation, Halifax Chapter. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca