WAGNER – Henry G., 80, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 9th, 2010, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

Born in Liverpool, he was the son of the late Ella Jane (Whynot) and Henry James Wagner.

Henry worked with Acadia Construction in Bridgewater for a number of years and worked at Mersey Seafoods for 11 years. Henry enjoyed playing cards and the game of “Trouble” with the girls.

Henry is survived by his wife June Hazel (Freeman), half sister Marion Whynot of Liverpool and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister Betty Doucette.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. There will be no service. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com.

A gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m at the Queens Ground Search and Rescue Hall in Sandy Cove.

WOLFE, Violet Gertrude, 95, of Milton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Queens Manor, Liverpool.

Born in Chester, Lunenburg Co., N.S., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Althea (Bezanson) Dauphinee.

She lived most of her years in Port Medway where she worked  for the Red Cross and Wight’s Fisheries. She made beautiful quilts and hooked rugs that were sold to people in the States. She loved camping at Hibernia Lake. She enjoyed playing radio bingo, music and planting gardens. She always had a beautiful smile for everyone and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her daughters Freda Nowe and Nora (Arnold) Whynot of Port Medway, Evelene (Raymond) Wolfe of Milton, son Amos (Marie) Wamboldt of West Berlin, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Step-daughter Mona Turner of Ontario, Step-son Clark Wolfe of Frobisher Bay, sisters Leona Bezanson of Chester Basin, Letha Farley of Hillsview Acres, Middlefield and Ellen Wamboldt of Milton.

She was predeceased by her first husband Hasting Wamboldt, her second husband Alexander “Sandy” Wolfe, daughters Eileen Wamboldt and Kathleen Lockwood, Grandsons: Lester Nowe Jr., Wade and Matthew Whynot, granddaughter Ann Marie Lohnes, brother Joseph Dauphinee, half sister Jennie Weagle, half brothers Maurice and Gordon Dauphinee and step son Blanchard Wolfe.

 Visitation will be held Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool,  A graveside funeral service Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Milton Community Cemetery. Reverend Fred Carr officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Milton Community Cemetery or to the Queens Manor Auxiliary. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com

MANSFIELD – Leroy E. Jr.,  69, of Caledonia, Queens County, passed away peacefully in North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia.

             Born in Caledonia, he was a son of the late Leroy Sr. and Ruby (Frail) Mansfield.

             Leroy was a machine operator employed with N.F. Douglas Lumber. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved his family especially his grandkids. He was known by his family as the “biggest Boston Bruins fan”.

He is survived by his wife Maxine (Croft); sons: Steven (Cheryl) and James (Lori), both of Harmony Mills. Gary (Suanne) of Hibernia, Terry (Tabitha) of Caledonia. Son in law Joseph Callaghan of Westfield. 10 grandchildren and 3 step grandchildren. Sisters: Joan Brewster of Brooklyn, Sally Corkum of Annapolis, Margaret Kelly and Sharon (Terry) Feener of Blockhouse, Carolyn (Richard) Shupe of NB, Sylvia (Bruce) Fancy of Hibernia. Brothers: Franklyn (Joan)  and Robert (Doreen) both of Harmony Mills. Ronald of Bridgewater and Mitchell of Waterville. Raymond (Annie) of Liverpool. Neal (Laverne) of Westfield, Michael, Douglas (Mary), Roger (Donna), Jerry and Donald, all of Antigonish. Edward of Alberta.

He was predeceased by his daughter Tammy Callaghan, infant granddaughter Myra, Sisters Shirley, Betty and June. Infant brother Terry and brother John.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Caledonia United Baptist Church. Reverend John Boddy officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

BECK – Hilda E.,  90, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, on Friday, March 5th, 2010.

             Born in Brooklyn, she was a daughter of the late Eldridge and Nina (Fralic) Jennings.

             Hilda was a former member of  Pilgrim United Church, Brooklyn, the UCW and the Rebekah’s Lodge, Liverpool. She enjoyed gardening and knitting.

She is survived by her daughters: Edith (Bruce) Dauphinee and Patricia (Jack) Chandler, both of Brooklyn. 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Sister Kathleen Mitton of Brooklyn.

She was predeceased by her husband Spencer and sister Thelma.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. from Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Peter Anthony officiating. Burial will be in Seaside Cemetery, Brooklyn. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Pilgrim United Church or to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

HUBLEY – Frank W.,  85, of Liverpool, Queens County passed away in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010.

                     Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of the late Ray and Dorothy (Joudrey) Hubley.

Frank was a former member of the Royal Canadian Army Corps discharged in 1944 due to medical reasons. He was a former employee for Bowater Mersey Paper Company and worked as a machinist until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of Zion United Church in Liverpool as well as the Liverpool Curling Club.

He is survived by his wife of  45 years A. Phyllis (Legge); his stepdaughters Jean Nauss of Bridgewater and Heather Whynot of  Liverpool. Stepson Maynard Hartlen of Port Alberni, BC. 9 step grandchildren and 14 step great-grandchildren. Sister-in-law Muriel Hubley of Bridgewater.

He was predeceased by an infant sister and brothers Douglas and Eric.

Funeral service will be held Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Reverend Richard Bristo officiating. Burial will be in Zion United Cemetery, College Street, Liverpool Family flowers only, donations may be made to Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

Holdright, Lillian Gertrude—96, of Caledonia, Queens Co., passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on March 4, 2010. Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all who knew her, she will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. Born in Lake May, she was the daughter of the late Leland  and Laura (Carver) White. She married Hazen Holdright in 1934 and spent her life devoted to her family, first on the farm in Maitland Bridge, later moving to the lakeside home in Caledonia. She is survived by her daughters, Ila Lee (Joe) Baxter, Vancouver; Jocelyn (Larry) Smith, North Brookfield; her sons, Glenford (Freda), Caledonia/Florida; Roger (Linda), Orleans, Ont.; Louis (Joan), Hebbville; sisters, Mildred Fader, New Germany; Erna Stewart, East Port L’Herbert; brother, Lorimer, Annapolis Royal; grandchildren, Heather, Wendy, Jeff, Chris, Janet, Dan, Jason, Jeff, Aaron, Tammy, Krista and Kainan, along with several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Hazen; her son, Seyward; sister, Phyllis; brothers, Wilson, Howard, Ralph and Donald. Visitation will be Sunday, March 7th, 2010 from 7 until 9 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral  Home, Liverpool. Cremation to follow. A graveside memorial service will be Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.  in Maplewood Cemetery, Maitland Bridge with Reverend John Boddy officiating. Family flowers only, donations in Lillian’s memory may be made to Maitland Bridge Community Hall or North Queens Fire Department. The family wishes to thank the many people who have meant so much to Lillian over recent years, homecare workers, doctors and nurses of the Caledonia Medical Centre and the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, and her many friends and neighbors. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

Gillis, Sarah Catherine (Sadie) 89, of Liverpool, NS, formerly of Sydney Mines passed away peacefully in Queen’s General hospital on Feb. 18, 2010 surrounded by the love of family. Born on January 25, 1921 in Benacadie, Cape Breton, Sadie was the daughter of the late Neil R. and Sarah Catherine MacNeil. Blessed with a huge heart and a great capacity to love, Sadie followed her desire to care for others by becoming a nurse, graduating from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1944 with Provincial academic honours. Everyone benefitted from Sadie’s nurturing medical attention – patients, family, friends, relatives of friends, neighbours, neighbourhood children and even the occasional pet. She will be remembered for her compassionate, caring, and generous spirit, her love of skating, intellectual puzzles of all kinds, her wicked sense of humour and her never ending ability to find the good in everything. Although failing health necessitated a move from her beloved Cape Breton in 2007 to be closer to family, Sadie built a whole new network of friends and fans in Queen’s Manor. She was immensely proud of her Scottish heritage (MacNeil of Barra) and her first language Gaelic. She was still quoting Gaelic poetry on her birthday (Robbie Burns day) this year. Sadie was predeceased by her husband Lawrence and son Michael; brothers Roddie, Rannie, Neil, James, and sister Christina. She is survived by her sons Gerard, Yellowknife; Neil, Toronto, Christopher (Becky), Brampton; daughters Cathy MacDonald, Bedford; Sharon (Gerry) Mason, Mill Village; sister Ann Higgins, Fredericton; grandchildren Andrew, Peter, Geoffrey, Sarah, Nigel, Christopher, Vanessa, Sarah; dear and special friends Mary and Clifford Hall. Visiting will take place on Sunday Feb 21, 2010 2–5 pm in Francis Funeral Home, Main St. Sydney Mines; Funeral mass Monday Feb 22 at 10am Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, Father J.J. MacDonald presiding. Special thanks to everyone at Queen’s Manor Liverpool, the nursing staff at Queen’s General, especially Janet Himmelman; and Dr. Garry Morash. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ronald C MacDonald MBA Scholarship at St. Mary’s University, www.smu.ca/administration/development/gift.html; 1888.SMU.GIVE; the Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke, other charities of your choice; or just be true to Sadie’s spirit and spread genuine kindness at every opportunity, that was her essence.

BOWERS – Blanche M.,  77, of Queens Manor, Liverpool, formerly of Southwest Port Mouton, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 18th, 2010 in Queens Manor.

 Born in Port Joli, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Willa Mina (Smith) Roy.

 Blanche had traveled through Canada and Europe with her husband. She was a familiar face at the Seaside Seafoods Restaurant in Hunts Point where she worked for a number of years. Blanche will be fondly remembered by her family, friends and all who knew her as a loving and caring mother, grandmother and person.

 She is survived by her daughters Betty (Vinal) Smith of White Point, Daisy (Philip) Broome of Port Mouton, Isabel (Ricky) Rhyno of Guelph, ON., Emily (Rex) Roy and Sherry Veinotte, both of Port Mouton. Rhonda (Matthew) Collins of Milton. 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Her sisters: Shirley Burgess and Syvilla Burgess, both of Port Mouton, Barbara Fisher of Liverpool. Her brother  Jordan (Sally) Roy of Port Mouton. Her companion Lee Fralic of Brooklyn.

 She was predeceased by her husband Ronald her sisters Evangeline and infant sister Ruth and her infant brother Percy.

 Funeral service will be held in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, on Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Bethe Benjamin-Cameron officiating. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

DECKER -  A. Keith,  79, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor, Liverpool on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.

                         Born in East Ragged Island, Shelburne Co., he was a son of the late Cyrus and Lois (Harding) Decker.

                         In his early years, Keith was a commercial fisherman. He was a former employee of Bowater Mersey Paper Company and worked in the Groundwood Department. At his retirement, Keith was foreman of the TMP plant. Keith was  very active in his community, serving as chair on the Brooklyn Cemetery Committee for many years and as a volunteer with the Queens County Museum.   He was a member of the Shelburne Genealogy Society and the Queens  Family History Group.

He is survived by his wife “Betty” (Smiley); son Douglas of Brooklyn. Sister Elsie Adams of Dartmouth.

He was predeceased by his sisters Rosalie Decker and Jean Berry.

Cremation entrusted to Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. In keeping with Keith’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Burial of ashes will be at a later date. No flowers by request.  Donations may be made to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

MACQUARRIE – Kendall L., 82 of North Brookfield, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 14th, 2010 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

Born in Molega Mines, he was a son of the late Hector and Jennie (Nowe) MacQuarrie.

Kendall was a woodsman for a number of years. He also worked for several local employers including Nauss Brothers,  Department of Transportation and Lands and Forest. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing,playing cards, politics, driving his car and smoking his pipe.

Kendall is survived by his wife Mary Ellen (Baker), daughters Cheryl (Harold) Freeman of Caledonia, and Wanda (Byron) Frail of Westfield, sons Gregory (Anita) of North Brookfield, Douglas (Claire) of Pleasantville and Timothy (Sharon) of Chester Grant, 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, sisters Vivian (Harvey) MacKenzie of Halifax, Gwendlyn (Albert) Uhlman, Marilyn (Phillip) Spurr, and Jeannette (Arlyn) Turner all of Pleasant River, brothers Ronald (Lorraine) of Bridgewater and Gerald (Evelyna) of Pleasant River.

He was predeceased by brothers Clark and Douglas and infant grandson Benjamin

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service will be held in Rosette Cemetery, North Brookfield, Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Lloyd Gillieo officiating. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia or to the North Queens Fire Department. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com