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The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 03/08/96
WEISSANT, Harold Henry - 81, Little Anse, Richmond
Co., died March 7, 1996, at home. Born in Wakefield, Mass., he was a son of the
late Henry and Mary (Young) Weissant. Surviving are
his wife, the former Delima Rose Samson; daughters,
Debbie Weissant, Halifax; Donna (Mrs. Kevin Olsen),
Lower Sackville; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother, Bill.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home
Ltd., Arichat. Memorial service will be held at a
later date. Donations to Multiple Sclerosis Society
{No date available)
SISTER FRANCES PAULA (NEE Laura Melinda White)
Friends and former pupils of Sister Frances Paula (the
former Laura Melinda White, Whiteside, Richmond Co.)will learn with
regret of her death at the Halifax Infirmary after an illness of several
months. Sister Frances Paula was a member of the Sisters of Charity for
thirty-eight years, during which time she taught school in Metegan,
Glace Bay, North Sydney, Havre Boucher and the past two years in
Yarmouth. She leaves to mourn her passing two sisters, (her twin) Mrs.
Clara Donahue, Arichat; Ida, Mrs. James Duggan, New
York City; three brothers, Ambrose and William White, Whiteside and Paul White
in St. Peter’s. Funeral was held from St. Mary’s Cathedral, halifax, with Rev. Fr. Mills
celebrant of the funeral mass. Interment was in Mount Oliver Cemetery, Halifax.
Halifax Mail-Star, April 19, 1989
WOODBURY, Leda Agnes - 73, St. Peter's, Richmond County, formerly of Poulamond, died Saturday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish as a result of a car accident. Born in Poirierville, she was a daughter of the late James and Rozanne (Samson) Cordeau. She is
survived by two daughters, Elaine Marie (Mrs. Billy Joe Dobbs), Wyoming; Ina
Faith (Mrs. Melvin Northway) California; a son, Merle John, California; two
sisters, Blanche Landry, Poulamond, Stella LeBlanc
Halifax, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her
husband, Leon George; four sisters, Gertie, Theresa,
Mary, Helen Ann, a brother, Clancie. The body is in
St. Hyacinth Church, D'Escousse, where funeral will
be held 2 p.m... Thursday, Rev. Jim
Mombourquette officiating. The body will be
transferred to Sydney for cremation. Burial at a later date
in California.
Dec. 05, 1997; page D05
WHITE, Homer Bennie
WHITE, Homer Bennie - 72, St. Anne's Veterans' Wing, Arichat,
formerly of Poulamon,
Richmond Co., died December 2, 1997, in the centre. Born in
Poulamon, he was a son of the late Martin and
Eva (LeBlanc) White. He was a veteran of the Second World War. Surviving are
his wife, Lillian; daughter, Linda (Mrs. Thomas Bonin), Halifax; sons, Kevin,
Clayton Halifax; sister, Estelle, Louisdale;
brothers, Arthur, Ontario; Ronnie, Poulamon;
four grandchildren; a great-grandchild. He was predeceased by brothers, Harry,
Alfred; sisters, Pauline, Ina, Jeanette. Visitation 1-3 p.m. today in St.
Hyacinth's Parish Church wake room, D'Escousse, where
Isle Madame Legion, Branch 150, members are asked to meet at 3 p.m.
Funeral 3:30 p.m. today in St. Hyacinth's Parish Church, D'Escousse,
Rev. John J. MacDonald officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Family flowers
only. Donations to St. Anne's Veterans' Comfort Fund, St.
Hyacinth's Cemetery Fund or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
Arrangements entrusted to IML Funeral Services, Petite-de-Grat.
January 21, 2000
WEDGE, Mary Elizabeth - 76, River Tillard,
Richmond Co., died January 20, 2000, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston.
Born in River Bourgeois, she was a daughter of the late Mary and James H.
Sampson. Surviving are daughters, Maureen Hayter, St.
Peter's; Delores, St. Peter's; Rose MacLeod, Judique;
sons, Jimmy, Cletus, at home; stepdaughter, Mary Gibson, St. Peter's; sisters,
Madelyn Cook, Mary Ellen Pentecost, River Bourgeois; Bernadette Mason, Ontario;
brothers, Anselm, Joseph, Bernard, River Bourgeois; Albert, Guelph, Ont.;
Gregory, Quebec; Arthur, Benedict, Lynches River; 12 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis Wedge; son,
Eric; daughter, Gloria; sister, Lena Dore. Visitation 2-9
p.m. today, in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Funeral 10
a.m. Saturday, in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rev. Francis Cameron
officiating. Burial in parish
cemetery.
February 9, 2001
WALL (Sampson), Giselle Ann - 46, Residing in Dartmouth and formerly from Sydney, N.S., passed away suddenly on February 7, 2001, after a lengthy battle with Scleroderma. Loving daughter, sister, mother, and friend. She was the daughter of the late Vincent Joseph Sampson. She is survived by a daughter, Alicia Wall; son, Brian Wall; her mother, Edith Sampson; sisters, Leta Thomas, Darlene Griffith; brothers, Ivan Sampson, Larry Snow, and Wayne Sampson. She will be fondly remembered for her strength and courage, as well as, her loving nature and goodwill. The family would like to thank the staff of Scotia Bank and Zellers, and Great-West Life Assurance Company, the City Courts of Sydney, NS; the nurses at Dartmouth General and all others for their donations and support. Visitation will take place Sunday, February 11, from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 12, in Pope John Paul XXIII, Colby Village. Burial to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Lung Association or the Scleroderma Foundation.
In "THE
CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
Names of three killed in crash released
MARSHY HOPE - Three members of a Cape Breton family have been identified
as those killed in a head-on collision Monday afternoon on Highway 104 in Pictou County.
Killed in the crash were Jean Ellen Mombourquette,
65, of Rockdale; her daughter, Sharon Elizabeth Webb, 45, of Lower L'Ardoise; and Mrs.Mombourquette's
brother-in-law, George Albert Wright, 65, of Port Hawkesbury.
Mr. Wright was the driver of a westbound vehicle that was struck by a sport
utility vehicle driven by a 45-year-old Ontario man.
A third passenger in the Wright vehicle - which was travelling to Halifax for
Mrs. Mombourquette's son's university graduation -
and the SUV driver remained in hospital Tuesday with serious injuries.
A Stellarton RCMP spokesman said the SUV crossed the
centre line on a straight stretch near Marshy Hope and sideswiped a car driven
by a 74-year-old woman, whose 80-year-old husband was her passenger, and then
collided head-on with Mr. Wright's car.
Roads were dry under overcast skies at the time.
RCMP are investigating.
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May 16, 2001
WEBB, Sharon Elizabeth - 45, Lower L'Ardoise,
passed away May 14, 2001, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in
Halifax, she was a daughter of John Mark and the late Jean Mombourquette.
She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Parish. She was a dental assistant at
Dr. W.B. Kingston Medical Clinic with Dr. T. Mombourquette.
Sharon was known for her kindness towards her pets. She is survived by Donnie
Webb, Dartmouth; daughters, Shelly (Glen), Rockdale; son, Derek (Jenny), Lower L'Ardoise; granddaughter, Morgan; brothers, Mark, Lower L'Ardoise; John, Dartmouth; Wade, Chezzetcook;
sisters, Lisa, Enfield. Sharon's mother, Jean passed away as a result of the
same motor vehicle accident. Cremation has taken place. Funeral will be held 2
p.m. Thursday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise,
Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Interment
in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations to W.B.
Kingston Medical Clinic. Funeral arrangements are under the
direction of J.F. Greene Funeral Services Limited, Port Hawkesbury.
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May 16, 2001
WRIGHT, George Albert Sr. - 65, Port Hawkesbury, died Monday, May 14, 2001, in Marshy Hope, Pictou Co., as the result of a car accident. Born in Point Tupper, he was a son of the late Albert and Mary (Richards) Wright. He was an accountant with Evans, MacIsaac and MacMillan Law Firm, Port Hawkesbury. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Port Hawkesbury and a lector. Surviving are daughters, Deborah (Fraser) Martell, Karen (Byron) Burke, both of St. Peter's; sons, George Jr. (Brenda), Dennis (Judy), both of Port Hawkesbury; sister, Audrey (Harold) McNamara, Whiteside; brother, Gerald, Port Hawkesbury; grandchildren, Brandy Martell, Jennifer Martell, Ashley Martell, Evan Wright, Hilary Wright, Erin Burke, Haley Burke, Kaitlyn Wright, Jake Wright and Erica Wright. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Joyce Schrader. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Joseph's Church.
July 30, 2001
WHITE, Paul "Eugene" - 82, Louisdale,
formerly of Whiteside, died peacefully, July 27, 2001, in Cape Breton Regional
Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was a son of the
late Ambrose and Catherine (Carroll) White. He was previously employed with CNR
and Nova Scotia Forest Industries. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather and a true friend to all. He is survived by his wife of 56
years, Margaret (Goyetche); children, Paul
(Susan), Marilyn Mombourquette (Roger), Catherine DeWolf (Tommy), Carol MacCullam,
Helen White-McCulloch (Graham), Andrea Poirier (Daniel), Bobby (Debbie),
Raymond (Jessie), Mary Stone (Tony), Vivian Frost (Cecil), Germaine MacDonald
(Buddy); 25 grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; brothers, Cyril (Nina),
Thomas, Ambri (Anne); sisters, Mary Richard, Gladys
Bradley (Douglas). He was predeceased by infant grandchildren, Adam Poirier,
Joseph White; brothers, Jerome, Charles and twin brother, William. Visitation
will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Glen Sampson Room, Louisdale.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. this morning in St. Louis Church,
Louisdale, Rev. Charles Cameron officiating. Burial
to follow in St.
Patrick's Parish Cemetery, Whiteside. Family flowers only by request. Donations
may be made to Our Lady of Rosary Park, Louisdale,
Lung Association of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice. Funeral
arrangements under the care and direction of C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat.
Thursday, April 25, 2002
WHITE, Ambri Augustine "Mickey" - 70,
well-known Truro resident, died April 24, 2002, in Colchester Regional
Hospital. Born in Whiteside, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Paul Joseph
and Anna Elizabeth (MacDonald) White. Ambri spent his
early childhood in Sydney and later childhood in St. Peter's, where he was a
star pitcher for the St. Peter's Royals. In 1953, he
graduated from Saint Francis Xavier University with a bachelor's degree in
commerce, enjoying many university days as a varsity hockey player for the Xmen. He began his career with the Royal Bank of Canada,
owned and operated White's Shoes and retired from his position of business
manager with Nova Scotia Teacher's College in 1992. During his lifetime, Ambri was the past president/chairperson of the United Way,
Red Cross, Cancer Society, Truro Housing Authority, Truro and District School
Bands Auxiliary and the Truro Rotary Club. He received the Rotary International
Paul Harris Fellow Award in 1991. Ambri was an avid
sportsman throughout his life, remaining a member of the Truro Golf Club for
over 35 years. Ambri was known
for his quiet manner and keen sense of humour. He is survived by his wife, Anne
(McMahon); daughters, Carolyn Bartlett (Dale), Truro; Patricia Mock (Kirk),
Dartmouth; grandchildren, Brittany, Christopher and Jessica Bartlett; Jordan,
Jeremy and Laura Mock; brother, Kelvin (Mary), Rothesay,
N.B.; chosen siblings, Mary Richard, Cleveland; Cyril, Halifax; Gladys Bradley,
Ontario; Thomas, Halifax. Ambri was predeceased by
his chosen parents, Catherine (Carroll) and Ambrose White; chosen siblings,
Jerome, Charles, William and Eugene White. Visitation will be 2- 4, 7-9 p.m.
Friday in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. A funeral
mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday in Immaculate Conception Church, Truro,
Father Chris Pye officiating. Reception
to follow in Campbell Hall. Interment in Robie Street Cemetery. Donations in his memory may
be made to Colchester Regional Hospital Auxiliary or a charity of your choice.
Wednesday, July 10, 2002
WHITTY, Alberta Janet - 60, Port Hawkesbury, died Monday, June 8, 2002, in
Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in Ingonish Beach, she
was the daughter of the late Matthew and Elizabeth (MacDonald) Whitty. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Port
Hawkesbury. She worked as a Post Mistress and a dietician at Strait Richmond
Hospital. She is survived by her spouse, Lawrence Whitty;
daughter, Kelly (Patrick) MacNeil, Port Hawkesbury;
sons, Terry (Rosanne) MacNeil, Aulds
Cove; Jody (Laurie) MacNeil, Halifax; 10
grandchildren who adored and idolized Nanny Berta; sisters, Genny
(Ronnie) Samson, Italy Cross; Lizzie Shea, Ingonish;
brothers, Clarence, Louisdale; Billy (Edna), Louisdale; Tim, Baddeck; Melvin
(Beverly), Halifax; Dan (Stella), Newfoundland; former husband, Foster MacNeil; 25 nieces and 17 nephews. She will be sadly missed
by her special cat, Smokey. She was predeceased by her first husband, Ronnie
Smith; brothers-in-law, Austin Shea and Francis Sampson, William Cavanaugh;
niece, Peggy; nephew, Dougie; sister-in-law, Blanche.
Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Greens Funeral Home, 507 Bernard St.,
Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m.
Thursday in St. Joseph's Church, Port Hawkesbury, Rev. Bill Crispo
officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Memorial
donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are
under the dignified direction of J. F. Greene Funeral Services Limited, Port
Hawkesbury. "We love you Mom, Now you can
rest".
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD"
Halifax newspaper.
Wednesday, September 1, 2004
WHITE, Cyril - 78, Halifax, passed away August 31, 2004, in Camp Hill Veterans'
Memorial Building, QEII. Born in Whiteside, Cape Breton, he was a son of the
late Ambrose and Catherine (Carroll) White. He served in the Navy during the
Second World War and afterwards in the Air Force up to the early 1960's. He then
worked for Canada Post for 25 years and then served as a commissionaire.
Surviving are his wife, Nina (Bransfield) White;
daughter, Jennifer (Cory Raymond), Halifax; sons, Jeffrey (Lisa Richard),
Halifax; Bradley, Calgary; sisters, Gladys (Doug) Bradley, Trenton, Ont.; Mary
Richard, Lower River; brother, Thomas, Halifax; many nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by brothers, Gerome, Charles, William, Eugene and Ambrose.
Visitation will be today from 7-9 p.m. in T.K. Barnard Funeral Home, 1216 Bedford
Highway, Bedford. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Ignatius
Church, Bedford, Father Joseph MacKinnon officiating. Interment
in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations to Alzheimer
Society of Nova Scotia.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 11/17/97
WARNELL, MARY JULIA
WARNELL, Mary Julia - 73, Tantallon, died November
15, 1997, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, VG Site. Born in Halifax, she was a
daughter of the late Robert and Lucy (Poirier) Landry. She was self-employed
and owned Maryjulia Boutique. Surviving are son,
Arthur Drake, Dartmouth; brothers, James (Jimmy), William (Billy), Frank, Harrietsfield; sisters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Arthur Bourque),
Evelyn Arsenault, Rita Sangster, Halifax; Helen Bourgeous,
Montreal; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by
her husband, Herbert; brothers, Donald, Edward. Cremation has taken place under
the direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Graveside committal
service 11 a.m. Tuesday in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Rev. Ronald Cairns
officiating. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax
newspaper.
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
WILKS, Julia Mae - 75, Halifax, passed away on October 9, 2004, in the New
Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape
Breton, she was a daughter of the late Helair and
Mary (Briand) Taylor. She is survived by her loving sons, Wayne (Mamie), Gary
and Kenneth; grandchildren, Miranda and Adam; great-grandson, Coady; brothers, Walter, Charles and Herman; sisters, Rita
McKay and Gertrude Mombourquette; brother-in-law,
Grant Wilks. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy Wilks; brothers, Louis, Fred and Frank; sisters, Hilda Pottie and Joan Burkey. Julia was
a founding member of the Ostomy Association of Nova
Scotia. Cremation has taken place. Family burial at a later
date. Thank you to the infirmary nurses and caring staff of Unit 4.1 and
Palliative care.
Julia Mae Wilks,75, Halifax, died 9 oct, 2004 at Halifax Hospital. Born in l"Ardoise,
she was daughter of the late Helaire Taylor and Marie
Briand. She leaves to mourn three sons, Wayne (Mamie), Gary and Kenneth;
Brothers, Walter, Charles and Herman; sisters Rita MacKay and Gertrude Membourquette; 2 granchildren and
1 g grandchild. She was predeceased by
her husband, Roy; brothers Louis, Fred and Frank; sisters, Hilda Paté and Joan Burkey.
Mary Alma (Snow) Webster was the granddaughter of Hilaire
Elie Martel and Marie Marguerite Pâté of L'Ardoise.
WEBSTER, Mary Alma - 95, passed away peacefully May 6, 2006, in The Birches, Musquodoboit Harbour. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter
of the late Charles E. and Mary (Martell) Snow. She lived and worked in Halifax
and Bedford until she moved with her husband, Harold, to Musquodoboit
Harbour in the 70's. She worked at The Chicken Burger in Bedford and
volunteered at The Birches. Alma and Harold loved to dance and attended many
dances in Porters Lake and Nine Mile River area. Alma was predeceased by her
husband, Harold, and brother, Freeman. She is survived by her sister-in-law,
Sarah; numerous cousins, including Sister Theresa Sampson, Findlay Samson and
Caroline Bonin. She will be sadly missed by her husband's sister, Gladys Black;
nephew, Raymond Black, as well as other family members and friends. Visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, in Rowlings Funeral Home, Musquodoboit
Harbour. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, May 11, in St. Philip
Catholic Church, Musquodoboit Harbour, officiated by
Father J.B. Christensen. Interment to follow the service in
Pine Grove Cemetery, East Stewiacke. Family
flowers only by request. Donations may be made to The Birches, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS B0J 2L0. "God wanted me now -
He set me free!"
WAMBOLT, Sadie Mary - 88, passed away on January 27, 2008, in Beaver Bank.
Born on November 14, 1919 in Rockdale, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the
late Bernard and Minnie Landry. Sadie spent 26 years in Sherwood Forest Camping
Park as a camper with her husband, Everett, where they had many enjoyable and
memorable good times with marvelous camping friends.
Sadie was
a long-time member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish where she was an active
member of the CWL for over 35 years. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed
Saturday night card games with friends. She is survived by daughter, Beverley;
sons, Paul (Audrey), Keith (Elizabeth); stepson, Kevin; stepdaughters, Patricia
(Barry) MacLean, Bernice (Donald) Levy; grandchildren, Curtis (Jocelyn), Brent
(Sheila), Michael (Stephanie), Adam (Stephanie), Kimberley (Jason) Boutilier, Heather MacLean, California, and
great-granddaughter, Adalia, and several nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Raymond, and second husband,
Everett; sisters, Margaret, Christine, Isabelle, Agnes, Viola, and brother,
Art; stepdaughters, Helen and Carol. Sadie was the last surviving member of her
family. Visitation in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., on Tuesday from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Church-St. Benedicts Parish, Melody Drive, on
Wednesday at 2 p.m., Father Bernard O'Neill officiating. Reception
to follow in the parish hall. Burial in Gate of Heaven
Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in Sadie's memory may be made
to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or charity of choice. Special thanks to
the staff of Hazel Home for their care and support of Sadie throughout the last
year. On-line condolences may be
made at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
WRIGHT, Robert Bruce
WRIGHT, Robert Bruce - 58, Petit de Grat, passed away
on January 25, 2008, at home. Born in Digby, he was a
son of Norman and Phyllis (Power) Wright of Digby.
Bruce worked at St. Ann Hospital in Arichat for 10
years as an x-ray and lab technician. He was also a Civil Servant for the
Department of Community Services for 13 years. Bruce was a Provincial NDP
candidate in 1978, as well as an active member of KOC Council 4607, West Arichat. He served as a board member and associate member
of the Isle Madame Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, Arichat. He was a former member of the Richmond
District School Board, and sat on the Board of Directors of the St. Joseph's
Credit Union in Petit de Grat. He was awarded the
Queen Scout from Scouts Canada, of which he was extremely proud. He is survived
by his former wife, Janasta Doiron
Wright, Louisdale; daughters, Stacey Wright-Thibeau and Shari Wright (companion Richard Parker), both
of Petit de Grat; brothers, Roger,
Ontario; Leigh (Gloria), Bear River; Jon (Bernadette), Riverview, N.B.;
brother-in-law, Daniel (Cathy) Doiron, Port
Hawkesbury; sisters-in-law, Edwina (Raymond) Malloy, Arichat,
and their children Jackie Samson, Jennie Pardy, Ray
Malloy and Janasta Chiasson;
Rose (Howard) Samson, Petit de Grat, and their
children Wayne, Shawn and Ron Samson; grandchildren, Kristen Callahan, Eric Thibeau, Tori Parker, and Riley
Parker. He was predeceased by brothers, Neil and Blair. There will be no
visitation. A memorial service will be held in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat, on Friday at 3 p.m.
with Rev. Duane Devereaux officiating. Memorial
donations can be made to Isle Madame Veterans' Comfort Fund. A reception will
follow the service in the Isle Madame Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, Arichat. Funeral arrangements are
entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.
On-line condolences or to light a candle in memory of Bruce can be done on-line
by going to: www.chboudreau.com
In "The ChronicleHerald"
Halifax newspaper, Saturday Feb. 16, 2008.
WHALEN (MacNeil), Florence I. - 90, Orangedale, Inverness Co., passed away very peacefully on
Thursday, February 14, 2008, in Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck. Born in Janvrin Harbour
on May 4, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Joseph and Euphemia (Robinson) MacNeil.
Florence was a homemaker and a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Waycobah. She will be sadly missed by daughters, Shirley
MacKay, Orangedale; Sharlene
Woods, Halifax; son, John W. "Bill" (Margie) Sutherland, Lower
Sackville; brother, Rod MacNeil, Edwardsville; 15
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her first husband, Sterling Sutherland; second husband, Reginald
Whalen; sons, Sterling and Ronnie Sutherland; grandson, Bill Sutherland;
granddaughter, Debbie McTiernan; sisters, Stella,
Kate, Helen, Rose, Violet, and brothers, Ben, Jack and Hiram MacNeil. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. today in Dennis
Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh. Funeral mass
will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, with Father
Bernie MacDonald officiating. Burial in Gillis Cove Cemetery
at a later date. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be
made to Aite Curam,
Inverness, Alderwood Rest Home or a charity of one's
choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
WIRRELL, Muriel May
WIRRELL,
Muriel May - 85, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2008, at the home of
her daughter in Toronto, Ont. Born in on September 28,1922, Muriel was the
eldest daughter of the late
Alec Pottie and Virginia (Briand-Pottie)
Sampson, also her stepfather, William Sampson. She was predeceased by her
husband, Francis A. (Frank) Wirrell. She was the
loving mother of Gloria Marjorie Arnold, Marie Martell and Shirley MacDonald,
all of Halifax. She was the cherished grandmother of Rene, British Columbia;
Andre (Jeannette), Calgary, Alta.; Marc (Susan) St. Onge,
Bowmanville, Ont.; Lisa (Heith)
Klaassen, Deep River, Ont.; Todd Levy, Terri (Ken)
Spence, Toronto, Ont.; great-grandchildren, Amber and Kelsey Spence, Toronto,
Ont.; David, Jessica, Amanda and Peter St. Onge,
Bowmanville, Ont. She is also survived by many loving
nieces and nephews. Mom worked as a cashier at
the Capitol Theatre in Halifax for 30 years
where she made many friends. She enjoyed movies,
reading and singing especially with her long-time friend of 70 years, Philla Noddin, not to forget the
Chit Chat Club which she enjoyed every week for a number of years. Mom always
kept in
touch with her many relatives and friends by phone or with cards. She was a
happy person which was reflected by her ability to always remember special
occasions of all those who knew and loved her. Mom always said that she enjoyed
life. We will always remember her kind and thoughtful
ways, also her beautiful smile. Mom, Nanny, Nanny G, we love you and will miss
you always. Cremation has taken place in Toronto, Ont. A service will be held
in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd.,
Halifax, on February 25 at 1 p.m. Reception to
follow the service. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in
Lower Sackville. Family flowers only by request. Donations may be made
to a
charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
In "The ChronicleHerald"
Halifax newspaper, Wednesday March 18, 2008.
WAMBOLDT, Rev. Msgr. William John Stanislaus, JCD -
Priest of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Halifax, Pastor of St. Joseph's
Parish in Bridgewater, died at home in St. Joseph's Rectory, on Saturday, March
15, 2008, after several weeks of illness. Born in Halifax on October 11, 1942,
to William Henry and Mary Dolorosa (Burke) Wamboldt,
he received his early education in Halifax and Dartmouth and completed
undergraduate studies at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, while living at
Bishop Burke House. He was ordained to priesthood by Most Rev. James M. Hayes,
Archbishop of Halifax, at St. Genevieve's Church in East Chezzetcook
on May 30, 1970. He graduated from St. Paul's University in Ottawa in 1970 with
a Licentiate in Sacred Theology and a Master of Theology. In 1974 he began
advanced studies in Canon Law at St. Paul's, and at the same time was appointed
Secretary to the Apostolic Nuncio for Canada. From 1975-78 he attended the
Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in Rome, and graduated from the Pontifical
Gregorian University in 1978 with a Doctorate in Canon Law, magna cum laude,
and a diploma in Diplomatic Studies and International Law from the Vatican
Diplomatic College. In his first years of priesthood, he served as assistant in
the Halifax City parishes of St. Patrick's, St. Joseph's and St. Stephen's. He
then served the Holy See, as Secretary for the Nunciature
in Bangladesh (1978), Charge d'affaires at the Nunciature in Dacca (1979) and Chaplain of Honour to His
Holiness. Returning to the Archdiocese of Halifax, he assisted in St.
Catherine's Parish, Halifax, and St. John Vianney
Parish, Lower Sackville, until 1981, when he began 14 years as Pastor of St.
Rose of Lima Parish in Fall River. He then served as Pastor for Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Parish, Rockingham (1995 - 2001) and, after a sabbatical, became
pastor at St. Joseph's Parish in Bridgewater, St. Norbert's, Lunenburg, and St.
Matthew's, Elmwood. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th degree. In
addition to his service in parishes, Msgr. Wamboldt
served the Archdiocese of Halifax as Chancellor (1980-1986), Coordinator of the
1984 Visit of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, Canonical Advisor to the Archbishop,
and Associate Judicial Vicar of the Archdiocesan Marriage Tribunal. He taught
Canon Law to Roman Catholic seminarians, diaconal candidates, and lay students
at Atlantic School of Theology for several years. He was highly respected for
his pastoral application of canon law and his compassionate spirit, giving good
advice to others in the diocese who depended on his
wise counsel. Msgr. Wamboldt is survived by his
sisters and their husbands and children, Sheila (Edgar) Wadden,
Porters Lake; Marie (Edmond) Lorette, Elizabeth
(Richard) Martin, Linda (Lewis) Goodyear, Darlene (Russell) Pettipas,
all of Chezzetcook. He was always "Uncle
Boo" to Lise, Danny, Scott, Jackie, Gregory,
Stephanie, Billy, Stephen, Paul, Matthew, Mark, Meagan and Mackenzie. He was predeceased
by his parents, and his nephew, Christopher Martin. Visitation was held in the
chapel below St. Joseph's Church, 123 Pleasant St., in Bridgewater, Sunday,
March 16, from 7-9 p.m., and Monday, March 17, beginning at 2 p.m. The Evening
Prayer Vigil took place in St. Joseph's Church Monday at 8 p.m. The funeral
mass will be celebrated in the church today at 11 a.m., Most Rev. Anthony
Mancini, Archbishop of Halifax, presiding. Committal will follow in Gate of
Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Funeral arrangements are through Sweeny's
Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Donations in memory may be made to St. Genevieve
Parish in East Chezzetcook or to one of the three
parishes where he was pastor.
In "The ChronicleHerald" Halifax newspaper, Wednesday July 16,
2008.
WOLFE, Marie Evangline "Vangie"
- 82, Halifax, passed away peacefully July 14, 2008, surrounded by her
immediate family. Born in West Arichat, she was
predeceased by her loving husband, Herman (Worrell). She leaves behind her much
loved son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Denise; her beloved grandson,
Mitchell; siblings, Joseph (Dorothy) Theriault, Ruth
(Paul) Cadeau, Henry (Debbie) Theriault,
Danny (Leona) Theriault and Ruby Theriault.
She was also predeceased by her siblings, Leona, Leonard, and recently by her
much loved sister, Clarisse (Gerald) Kelly. Upon coming to Halifax during the
war, she worked within the hospitality industry at such establishments as The
Green Lantern, The Carlton Hotel and, up until her retirement, The Old Asburn Golf Club. She was actively involved in church life
at the former St. Pius X, with such groups as the C.W.L., The Daughters of
Isabella, etc. Recently her time was spent with the Red Hatters, Senior Lunch
Program and as a volunteer at The School for the Blind. Past summers were spent
at Hubbards Beach Campground. Quick with a smile and
a big heart, she was loved by those who knew her. Her love of life made age no
barrier, as she was always comfortable with any group of friends. A celebration
of her life will be held in Saint Lawrence Church at 10 a.m. on Friday, July
18. Reception to follow in the church hall. By
request, family flowers only. There will be no visitation. Donations may be
made in her name to The School for the Blind. Interment will be held in
Oakridge Memorial Gardens.
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"The ChronicleHerald" Halifax newspaper,
Saturday July 26, 2008.
WHITE, Lillian Margaret - 77, Louisdale. It is with
great sadness that we announce her passing on Thursday, July 24, 2008, in
Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Notre Dame Bay, N.L., she was a daughter
of the late Claude and Meta (White) Rideout. She was
the beloved mother of daughter, Linda Bonin (Tom), and sons, Clayton (Sandra)
and Kevin (Terry); sister of Clarence, Newfoundland, and Melvin, Florida. She
will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grandchildren, Troy, Tara, Matt,
Michael, Robbie, and great-grandchildren, Cheyenne, Ben, Jordyn,
and of course her Bingo friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Homer
White; brothers, Reuben, Wilfred in infancy, and sister, Bernice also in infancy.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is to be held in St. Hyacinthe's Catholic Church, D'Escousse
at 10 a.m. today. Funeral arrangements entrusted to I.M.L. Funeral Services,
Petit de Grat. Donations in her memory may be made to
the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. To offer words of comfort or light a
Memorial Candle visit: www.imlfuneralhome.com
or e-mail: [email protected]
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Isabel Marie (Wilcox) Wark,
of Trenton, and recently at home at Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow, passed away
Monday, December 5, 2011 with her family with her. Born in Trenton, she was a
daughter of the late James Bernard and Mary Marie (Landry) Wilcox. She enjoyed
her life with her family at the Lake. Skating was her passion. She is survived
by daughters: Sandra (Newton) Hattie, Trenton; Nancy (Ron) Murray, Vancouver;
sons: Gary (Connie), Edmonton; Alan (Janet) , Granton;
Glen (Kelly), B.C.; Jimmy (Heather), Greenhill; 17 grandchildren; 13 great
grandchildren; sisters: Helen, Toronto; Elsa, Toronto; Liz (Mike) Bryan, Lismore;
brother: Douglas (Fran), Midland, ON. She was predeceased by her husband Keith
and brother Bernie. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 pm Thursday in the
R.H. Porter Funeral Home, Trenton. Funeral service 11 am
Friday in First United Church, Trenton with Rev. Dr. Ken MacLeod officiating.
Burial will be in Eagle Hill Cemetery, Westchester. Donations in her memory may
be made to Glen Haven Manor Social Committee. Condolences may be sent by
visiting: www.rhporter.ca Service DateDecember 9, 2011
Marie Landry mentioned in the above obit
was born in Poulamond, NS in 1892. She was the
daughter of Felix Landry (b.1851) and Marie Angele Richard (b. 1864). Bernard
James Wilcox and Marie Landry married February 1, 1921 in New Glasgow, NS
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