Royden Alvin Charlton, 68, passed away peacefully Friday Sept 3, 2010 at the Halifax Infirmary after a brief illness.  Born in Maitland Bridge in 1942,  he was the son of the late Albert and Inez Arvilla Charlton.  He lived in Maitland Bridge his entire life and was a proud member of the community.

In his younger years, Royden worked at Raleigh Rowter’s mill and as a snowplow operator.  He started work with Parks Canada in 1964 as a labourer and truck driver, helping to build Kejimkujik National Park.  In 1978, Royden found his true calling as a Park Warden and served until his retirement in 1997.  He spent his retirement fishing, hunting and travelling to visit family and friends.

Royden is survived by Iona, his wife of 48 years; his children Chris (Tom Jackson), Cindy (Ray) Forrest and Colin; and his grandchildren, Nathan and Brandon Forrest, Devinne, Colton and Braiden Charlton.  He will be forever in our thoughts.  He will also be lovingly remembered by his sisters Darlene (Rod) Peck and Virginia (Curtis) Orde and several nieces and nephews.

Royden lived a full and rewarding life.  He deeply loved his family and always showed great pride in their accomplishments.  He also enjoyed his time with innumerable friends, whether fishing and hunting with them or retelling stories about past adventures.  Royden was an active member of the community and could often be heard before he was seen at local events.  He will always be remembered for his hearty laugh at a good story, but may be remembered most for his eagerness to help out family, friends and strangers.

Visitation will take place 7:00 to 9:00 PM on Tuesday September 7^th at Chandlers’ Funeral Home in Liverpool.

A funeral service to celebrate Royden’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, Sept 8th, in Saint Paul’s United Church, Maitland Bridge, with Reverend Tom Watson officiating.  Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.  The community will host a reception following the interment at the Maitland Bridge Community Hall and welcome Royden’s many friends to drop by for a story or two.

Family flowers only, please.  Memorial donations may be made in care of Cindy Forrest and will be used to establish prize trophies for a single horse pull event at the Queens County Fair. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

OICKLE – Robert D., 63, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Friday, September 3rd, 2010

             Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late George and Violet (Schrader) Oickle.

             Robert was a fishcutter and worked for Chandler’s Fish Plant in Moose Harbour and Mersey Seafoods in Liverpool. He was a dog lover.

He is survived by his sister Verna (Fred) Lannan of Liverpool. Brothers: David (Marion) of Moose Harbour, Otis (Barbara) of Liverpool.

He was predeceased by sisters Madge and Carolyn; brother Alfred.

Visitation will be Monday, September 6th, 2010 from 7 until 9 p.m. and funeral service will be Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. both in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Reverend Judy Cross officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to  Queens General Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

Parnell, Muriel Rose, 95, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

                         Born in Buckfield, Queens County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Aungberg) Freeman.

                         Muriel was a caregiver, a waitress at the former Stedman’s Store and a cashier at the former Peoples Store in Liverpool. She enjoyed bowling, bingo, playing cards, yahtzee and gardening. She was a former Lioness, former C.G.I.T. member, an Affiliate life time member of Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool as well as a member of the Friendship Club. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her sons: Robert (Edith) of Brooklyn; Charles (Doreen) of North Vancouver; Douglas (Judy) of Liverpool and Patrick (Marie) of Dartmouth. Nine grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.  Her sister Hilda Munroe of Hillsviewe Acres, Middlefield and her brothers: Forman of Dartmouth and Leigh of Ontario.

She was predeceased by her husband William “Gordon”, son George, grandsons Gordon and Sidney, granddaughters Patricia and Rose-Marie. Twin sister Myrtle Brown and sister Irene Huskins and brothers: Gordon, Robie, Alvin, Harold and Frank. Step sister Betty Lou.

Visitation will be Monday, September 6th, 2010 from 7 until 9 p.m. and funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. both in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Burial will be at a later date following cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to I.W.K.-Grace Hospital, Halifax. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

Coolen, Ralph Freeman, 94, of Moose Harbour, Queens County passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010, in the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

Born in  Liverpool, he was a son of the late Lemuel and Juna (Freeman) Coolen.

Ralph was a veteran of World War Two serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Following the war, he was a fisherman before working with Mosher and Rawding Construction and then with Mersey Seafoods Limited of Liverpool. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid “Blue Jays” fan. He was a member of Grace Anglican and Trinity Anglican Churches and was a life member of Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool.

He is survived by his daughter Virginia (Bob) Sanford of Liverpool and his son Reginald (Phyllis) of Mersey Point. Step children:Lynn Tilly and William Tilly, both of Windsor; Phyllis Scuntry of Edmonton. Seven grandchildren; three step grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, several step great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Sister-in-law Mary Tilly of Windsor.

He was predeceased by his second wife Maxine (Tilly); son Gregory, brother Karl and stepson Philip.

Funeral service will be Monday, September 6th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool. Chaplain Donald Lawton officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, the Queens General Hospital Foundation or to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

ROY – Gordon R., 28, of Dartmouth, formerly of Liverpool, passed away suddenly on August 31st, 2010.

Born in Liverpool, he was a son of Gary R. Roy (Sheila Oickle) of Milton and Judith Lea (Baker) Roy (Mary McDonald) of Greenwood.

Surviving besides his parents is his daughter Jasmine of Liverpool, his maternal grandmother Julia Baker of Moncton and his “special Mom” Brenda Slauenwhite of Liverpool.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents and his maternal grandfather.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service will be held Sunday, September 5th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. Reverend Judy Cross officiating. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to any charity. Online condolences may be made to: www.chandlersfuneral.com

ROY – Douglas E.,  64, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away suddenly in Liverpool on Monday, August 30th, 2010.

Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late Roscoe and Catherine (Huphman) Roy.

Doug was well known throughout Liverpool and the surrounding area, having done odd jobs for practically everyone he knew. He was a man of integrity and could be counted on for his dedication to whatever he was asked to do and to see it to its completion. Doug loved Tim Horton’s in the morning; for his coffee and to socialize as well as cutting wood with his powersaw, but he especially loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his sisters: Janice Roy of Halifax; Elizabeth Sunderland and Carol (John) Bollivar, both of Liverpool. His brothers: Ross (Darlene) and Richard (Sharon), both of Liverpool.

He was predeceased by his brother Lawrence.

Visitation will be Friday, September 3rd, 2010 from 7 until 9 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool. Chaplain Donald Lawton officiating. Burial will be in Grace Anglican Cemetery, Western Head. No flowers by request, donations may  be made to the Queens Association for Supported Living, P.O. Box 520, Milton, NS, B0T 1P0. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

LUSHMAN – Thomas William “Tom” 66, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away at home on Sunday, August 29th, 2010.

             Born in Burgeo, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Thomas and Ida Lushman.

             Tom worked as a fisherman for a time and a deckhand aboard the oil tanker “Seaconch”. He was a driver for the former Astoria Beverages.

He is survived by his wife Linda (Whynot); Son Colin (Janine) of Dayspring and grandchildren Stephanie, Kaitlynn and Nathan of Bridgewater. Sisters: Marion, Ann, Shirley, Marie, Daisy and Linda and brothers Wes and Brad, all of Newfoundland.

He was predeceased by brothers Albert and Frederick and sisters Mamie and Sussana.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, where funeral service will be held Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Chaplain Donald Lawton officiating. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

THOMPSON – William Lloyd,  84, of Port Mouton, Queens County, passed away peacefully at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Thursday, August 26th, 2010.

                         Born in Montreal, Quebec, he was the son of the late William and Phyllis (Wood) Thompson and loving husband of the late Maryellen (Kinsella) Thompson.

                         Survived by four sons: Timothy (Denise Lauzon) of Vaudreuil, PQ; Alexander (Vicky Metcalfe) of Kirkland Lake, ON; Matthew (Renee Lavigne) of Choisy Rigaud, PQ; Phillip (Carolle Bonnar) of Grenville, PQ. Three daughters: Judith (Roger) Menard of Chester Grant; Mary Esther of St. Lazare, PQ; Catherine of Pierrefonds, PQ. 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

William “Bill” enjoyed gardening, stamp collecting, coin collecting and the great outdoors.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Port Mouton United Church. Reverend  Bethe Benjamin-Cameron officiating. Burial will be in Seaside Cemetery, Brooklyn. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Queens County Branch of the S.P.C.A. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

CRAIG – Paul Richard of Liverpool, passed away August 27th, 2010 at home.

           He was the son of the late Alfred and Doris (Whynot) Craig.

           Paul loved life and family. He had a great passion for music and guitar. He worked in construction for many years as a backhoe operator. He was a former employee  for the Region of Queens Works Department with Maintenance.

Paul will be sadly missed by his wife of 31 years Brenda (Adams)(Butler); sons: Danny (Tanya) of Bridgewater; Mike (Brenda) of Pinehurst; Wade (Jenn) of Saskatchewan; Clyde (Theresa) and Richard (Dawn) both of Halifax; Roger (Krista) of Shelburne. Daughter Lynette (Lloyd) Joudrey of Bridgewater. Chrystalee (Kendall) MacLean of New Germany. Patricia (Scott) Mansfield of Caledonia. Cheryl of Halifax. His sister Mary Slauenwhite of Kentville. His brother David (Connie) of Brooklyn. 18 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; 4 nieces, 2 nephews and his special friend, Scott Orme, whom he had a special place in his heart.

He was predeceased by his son Richard; infant grandsons Chayce and Jarred; brother George.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in Seaside Cemetery, Brooklyn. Reverend Corey Pickens officiating. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the IWK – Grace Hospital, Halifax.  Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

Labrador, Onieta Hazel, of Sable River, Shelburne County, passed away Friday, August 27th, 2010, in the Infirmary Site, of the QEII Health Sciences Centre.

Born in West Green Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Dexter and Hazel (Staurt) Williams.

She is survived by her loving daughter Caroline (Wayne H.) Whynot, of Milton; granddaughter Dana (Kelly) Frank, of Port Joli; grandson Waverly (Donna) Whynot, of Beech Hill; great granddaughters Kari, Alisha; great grandsons Tyler (Amanda) and Ryan.

She was predeceased by her husband Frank, grandson Wade, sisters Elizabeth, Helen; brother Calvin; half sisters Mary, Angeline; half brother Morton.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, August 31st, 2010, at 11:00 A.M., from the Milton Community Cemetery. Reverend Wayne Dooks officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com