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Berwick, NS June 27, 2024 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Frances E. Beattie, age 95, of Berwick, N.S. on Thursday, June 27, 2024 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Frances, the eldest of three daughters of the late Ronald C. Longmire and Lillian (Buckler) Longmire, was born in Bridgetown. Frances is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Nancy (Gerard) Gibbons, Halifax; Heather (Lyall) Bouchard, Kingston; and Janis Young, Berwick; brother-in-law, Doug Parker, Annapolis Royal; grandchildren, Elizabeth Gibbons, Jonathan Palmer (Estée Lam), Hannah Palmer (Jonah McMullen), Alex (Lauren) Young and Michael Young; great-grandchildren, Everly and Ada Palmer and Aubrey Young. Frances was predeceased by her husband, Thomas E. Beattie; her sisters, Nancy (Ernest) Yeadon and Anne Parker; and grandson, Tommy Gibbons. Frances was a homemaker until rejoining the work force as a receptionist for Berwick’s first dentist. She enjoyed working for a number of dentists and greeting patients, over a fifteen-year period. Frances spent many happy hours in her flower gardens. She was accomplished in knitting and crocheting for herself and lucky family members. Frances was active in the Berwick Curling Club for many years and also enjoyed learning to play bridge in her retirement. She was known by her friends for delivering homemade soup and comfort in times of illness or personal loss. Frances will be remembered by all who knew her for her sense of humor and her strong love of family. Cremation has taken place. At Frances’ request there will be no visitation or funeral service.  A private service of committal will be held in Berwick Cemetery at a later date. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of Valley Regional Hospital Medical A for their compassionate care of our mother. In her memory, please consider a donation to the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

New Glasgow, NS June 27, 2024 John Ross MacLeod, 76, Pictou, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, in the Aberdeen Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, New Glasgow, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late James Henry and Beryl Vernita (Ross) MacLeod. After retirement from Maritime Steel, he joined the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires where he was employed at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow and Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital, Pictou. John took great pride being a Commissionaire and thoroughly enjoyed the social interactions his position afforded.  John was happiest when on his deck sipping tea with his wife, Catherine with their fur babies, Louis and Baby, and their friend, Seymour. John will be remembered as a brave, honest, optimistic man, who demonstrated great resilience thorough out his life and illness. He leaves a rich legacy of love and beautiful memories. Surviving are his wife, Catherine; sons, Matthew MacLeod, Linacy; David MacLeod (Brenden MacMillian), Airdrie; grandchildren, Ava and Ella, and their mother, Ashley Hall, New Glasgow; sisters, Janice (Tom) Fraser, Plymouth; Heather (Barry) MacLean, Riverton; brother, Norman (Anne) MacLeod, MacLellan’s Brook; sister-in-law, Virgina MacLeod, New Glasgow; brother-in-law, Art Mansour, Pictou; mother-in-law, Barbara Weatherbie, Trenton; brothers-in-law, Doug (Debbie) Weatherbie, Lyons Brook; Rob Weatherbie, Merigomish; Will Weatherbie, Trenton; aunt-in-law, Blanche MacFarlane, Merigomish; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Danny MacLeod, Cedric MacLeod and Ena Smith; father-in-law, Bill Weatherbie; sister-in-law, Barbie Ryan; niece, Dawn Ryan. A private graveside service will be held in Seaview Cemetery, Pictou. Donations may be made in John’s memory to Pictou County SPCA. John’s family wish to thank the Aberdeen Hospital Surgical and Palliative Care Units and the Pictou County VON for the excellent care he received.  Special thanks to Jennifer Anderson, NP, for the care and compassion provided.

Halifax, NS March 15 , 1973 – June 21 , 2024 Stuart, Blair Neil-51, of Fall River passed away on June 21, 2024 at the Halifax Infirmary surrounded by his family. Born in Truro he was the son of Marion and Neil Stuart. Blair was a proud business owner. He and his wife Sarah owned and operated Winmar Halifax for the past 18 years. Over time, the staff have become a second family. Together with Sarah they will carry on the legacy that he worked hard to build. He had a passion for fast cars and loved to travel South to hot destinations to escape the cold Nova Scotia winters. Blair adored Sarah and above all else, was a devoted and loving father who was immensely proud of his children. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Stuart; daughter, Skylar Blair Stuart and son, Lochlan Shawn Stuart; his parents Marion and Neil Stuart; sister, Natalie Stuart (Bradley Wammes); brother-in-law, Shawn Harper (Valerie Proulx), mother and father-in-law, Janet Bourgoin and Jacques Harper; nieces, Jules and Hailey Stuart-Wammes, Emilie and Lyvia Harper. He will be tremendously missed by his dearest friends and extended family. In keeping with Blair’s wishes there will be no visitation or service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The family would like to extend their thanks to the doctors and nurses in the ICU 5.2 at the Halifax Infirmary for their care and support.

Breton Cove, NS June 22, 1941 — June 27, 2024 It is with much sadness that we the family announce the passing of Dan Neil MacDonald at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital Baddeck on June 22,2024 at the age of 77, with his loving family by his side. Dan was born on June 8,1947 in North River. He was the son of the late Dan and Margaret (MacDonald) MacDonald. He was an active member of the St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church, where he could be found helping out with various church fundraisers and events. He held many jobs over the decades, but in later years he worked at the Chanterelle Inn, joking he was too young to retire and "it keeps me out of trouble". He leaves behind his two loving daughters. Dolena (Lester)MacAskill Englishtown and Denise(Patrick) MacInnis Breton Cove. His beloved grandchildren, Kyle (Holly St.George) Halifax, Keller MacInnis New Minas Skyler and Sawyer MacInnis Breton Cove Great grandson Cohen MacLellan Ontario Great granddaughter Skye Ibey Wolfville. Dan is also survived by his loving sister Anna Mae Leadbetter, with whom he resided. They both enjoyed jumping in the car for a coffee run to Tim's or a favourite restaurant. Also survived by his niece Ann ( Mike) Pitts. Dan enjoyed hanging out with Mike and going for breakfast so Ann could sleep in! Also survived by brother-in-law Gussie MacAskill North River. Niece Barbra (Brad) MacRae, Shirley (Mike)Sawchuk, Mary (Angus) Christie, Gloria MacAskill, Beverly (Darren) MacAskill, Jennifer (Bruce) Preete and nephew Stewart MacAskill. Dan was predeceased by his grandson Noah MacInnis ,a brother in infancy, Sister Shirley MacAskill North River, sister Ruth Matheson Breton Cove. Niece Peggy MacLeod ,brother-in-law Bobby Leadbetter and many aunts and uncles. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr.Genge, Dr.Bonner and Dr.Clemente. The palliative care team, Dr.Ritter, Paulette and Kelli for their outstanding care and kindness. To the nurses at VCMH ,especially Sally MacDonald for the wonderful care that she gave are father. To the home care nurses that came to the house, Marie, Ken, Melissa, Blair. To Roz, Zelda, Lisa and Marilyn ,you guys are amazing! You always knew what my father and I needed. We would also like to say a very special thank you are dad's close friends Barbra Jean MacRae for always being there. Visitation will take place on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in North River from 1pm to 2pm. Funeral Mass to follow at 2pm with Rev. Connie Stewart officiating with lunch to be served following the service.

Coxheath, NS June 20, 2024 We are saddened to announce the death of Howie Lake in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the age of 96. Howie was the youngest child of Heber and Hattie (Hewitt) of Whitney Pier. After getting married, Howie moved to Coxheath to raise his family. He lived in that area for over 50 years before moving to Parkland Cape Breton, but he was always a “Pier Boy” at heart. In his younger years he worked at Thompson and Sutherland Hardware. After earning his professional accounting designation, he worked in the General Office at the Sydney Steel Corporation. In 1968, Howie began teaching accounting at the newly established NSEIT (Eastern Tech), which is now CBU, where he made many lifelong friends and inspired many young students. For Howie, his family was most important, and he was always interested in and proud of their accomplishments. Over the years, Howie enjoyed lobster fishing, hunting, fishing, bowling, playing darts or poker with “the boys”. He also enjoyed relaxing, gardening, and playing horseshoes or tarabish at his bungalow in Big Pond; however, his favorite activity was entertaining (or being entertained by) his grandchildren. Howie was also a big baseball fan. He was a loyal follower of the Expos until their demise and then became an ardent Blue Jays fan. Howie is survived by his children, Wanda (the late Lorne Gillis) and Howard (Kim); grandchildren, David (Meagan), Lorna (Mark), Kaitlin (Liam), Jonathan (Breagh) and Matthew (Ashley); and great-grandchildren, McKenna and Everly Gillis and Aiden, Callan and Mairi McCormick. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and son-in-law, Howie was predeceased by his soulmate, Aggie (MacNeil), with whom he spent 58 years of marriage. He was also predeceased by his sister, Mildred (Sam) Murphy; brother, Roger (Thelma); and nephew, Brian Lake. In keeping with Howie’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A private family service and burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Howie can be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. The family would like to sincerely thank the wonderful staff at Parkland Cape Breton where Howie and Aggie spent their last years together. We would also like to thank the VON nurses, local paramedics, and the staff in the ER, 3B, and Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Rest in Peace Grampy!

Halifax, NS December 03, 1947 - June 20, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce that John “Oaksie” MacInnis, 76 years old, passed away  in Hospital due to recent declining health surrounded by family. He was born and lived in Halifax, He was predeceased by his parents: William and Annie (Praught) MacInnis, originally from PEI, his brother: Alex MacInnis and brother-in-law: Harry Doubleday. He was the loving brother of Mary Doubleday, Halifax, and Elizabeth (Liz) Purcell, Lower Sackville. He adored his sisters. He was a wonderful "Uncle Johnny" to Cheryl, Heather, Gary, Lynn, Karen, Todd, Leanne, and Nancy. He also had many great nieces/nephew, great-great nieces/nephews who always put a smile on his face. He was also a Godfather many times. He loved talking about all of his family and took a genuine interest in their lives. Oaksie worked at the Halifax Shipyards for 40+ years before retiring. He enjoyed his work and took pride in it. He also tended bar at the Halifax Surf Club many years ago. He enjoyed hosting may gatherings at his home which was a place where friends and family could enjoy warmth, hugs, and laughter. In younger years he enjoyed playing sports and later years he enjoyed walking around town and taking in the festivities. His love for sports was so evident. He was a true “Habs” fan – win or lose. Other sports interests included boxing, car racing, baseball, and family or friends playing minor sports. He always embraced his “Island” heritage and took many enjoyable trips to P.E.I. Oaksie’s cousins, the Arsenault family, embraced him with love, and he was simply “Uncle Oaksie” to so many of them. He had a large group of near-and-dear friends that meant the world to him. He would say thank you for your true friendship. He was dependable and happy to be available to lend a helping hand. His family will miss him dearly. Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 pm, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers, Rd and  a funeral Service will be held, 11 am, Thursday, June 27, 2024  at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Bayers Rd. Burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the I.W.K. Hospital or charity of your choice.

Baxter's Harbour, NS June 24, 2024 Carl Duncan McCulley, 90, lifelong resident of Baxter’s Harbour, passed peacefully at home on Monday, June 24, 2024 with his loving wife by his side. Born in Baxter’s Harbour, he was a son of the late George and Alice (Schofield) McCulley and the last surviving member of his immediate family. A jack of all trades, Carl sold insurance for several years, worked for Acadia University as a custodian, and enjoyed farm work. Carl is survived by his wife of 41 years, Heather (Gillard); children, Deborah (Clyde) Seeton, Reg McCulley and Carla McCulley; daughter-in-law, Mary McCulley; brother-in-law, Dan (Carolyn) Gillard; grandchildren, Tanya, Shannon, Stephanie, Gabriella and Gavin; several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Nathan, Wesley, Wylie, Nelson, Joe and Harold McCulley; and sisters, Elizabeth Rafuse, Gertrude Compeau, Lola Schofield, Laura Martin and Sadie Heaslip. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service (with a livestream available) will also be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Pastor Terry Penney officiating. Interment will take place in Baxter’s Harbour Cemetery, Baxter’s Harbour Road. Donations in memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.

Italy Cross, NS April 24,1984 - June 23, 2024 Andrew Everett of Italy Cross. It is with extreme sadness that the family of Andrew Croft, announce his passing on June 23, 2024 at the age of 40. Born in Bridgewater April 24,1984, he was a son of Martin and Darlene (Bush) Croft, Italy Cross. Andrew loved being with friends and family. He would do anything to help anyone. He loved being with his dog Roscoe, driving his 4-wheeler with his buddies and working on one of his many automobile projects. Besides his parents, he is survived by his children Jayda-Rose and Damian; sisters Vickie Croft (Trevor Myra), Lapland; Charlene (David) Hubley (Conquerall Mills); nephews Brandon and Austin Myra; niece Tamera Myra; great niece Malaya Myra; numerous Aunts, Uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents Melvin and Carrie Croft, Malcolm and Sadie Bush; brother Jesse Croft; Aunts Gretchen Croft and Christine Bush; son Marcus Croft. Memorial service will be held 1:30pm Wednesday July 3, 2024 in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, and were the family will receive friends from 12:30 until time of service. Rev. Willis Ott Officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Immediate family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to SHAID.

Port Williams, NS July 11, 1930 - June 23, 2024 It is with heavy hearts the family announce the passing of William Malcom "Bill" Thomson, 93, lifelong resident of Port Williams, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, after a brief period of failing health. Born in Port Williams, on July 11, 1930, he was a son of the late Robie and Lillian (Hiltz) Thomson and the last surviving member of his immediate family. Bill worked as a painter throughout the entirety of his career. He started out working with his father, Robie (who learned the trade under his father) and then, for Ross Walsh. Later he and his brother, Curtis became Thomson Bros Painting. Lastly, he created William Thomson and Sons Painting. His sons David and Peter worked alongside him for many years; Peter for over 45 years. Peter has taken over the painting business and his daughter, Dominique, works with him. Five generations, to date. This church, St. John’s Anglican, is a special place to the Thomson family. Bill has had an active responsibility in its maintenance and upkeep, like his father before him. A task his son Peter has now taken over. This building still stands because of the several generations of Thomson men’s labour.Bill loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed many a week-long fall trip to the woods hunting with Earle Schofield, Fay Schofield and Skip Colborn. Sometimes they brought home meat for the freezer, sometimes they brought home a tall tale and lots of lies. Bill’s son Tim inherited the Mother Nature gene. Bill and Tim shared many trips together hunting and fishing throughout the years. As Bill got older, Tim became more and more Bill’s outdoor partner. They have shared many stories about their excursions over the years. Bill also enjoyed restoring cars. Something he did with his boys. Together they restored a white Thunderbird and a green New Yorker. The T-bird was his true pride and joy, parts came from all over the globe. Bill went so far as to chauffeur his granddaughter, Melinda, to graduation in the T-Bird. Many may remember him driving around the community in his New Yorker. Bill always tried to be a role model for his family. He wanted each, in their own time, to become successful, thoughtful community-minded individuals. Caring for one another and your community was important to Bill. To this end, Bill’s goal for each of his children was reached. Each, in their own way, has given back to their community in much the same way that Bill has. Bill was a community builder. In 1951, it was decided to incorporate the village of Port Williams and create a Fire Department. At this first meeting, a group of twelve people, established the Port Williams Fire Department. This department was organized with Gordon Gates as the first Fire Chief. The membership rapidly grew from twelve to thirty-five and has remained around thirty-five since. Bill was proud to tell you that he was one of the ‘Founding Twelve.’ These original twelve members had to purchase their own firefighting equipment. Bill said he paid Eustrace Rand Store so much a week until his uniform, helmet and boots were paid in full. All members were and continue to be volunteers. Bill was a regular member of the Wolfville Curling Club for over 50 years. In his later years he was an Honorary Member. Curling was his passion. Curling took him all over the province and to many bonspiels. He made friends easily and always wore a welcoming smile. He was also very competitive. Today, there is a banner that hangs in the Club for a Super Senior Team (over 75) indicating Bill, Hubert Sullivan, Rob Sterling, Fred Kelly and Glyn Fenton (spare) played to a Provincial Championship. Bill was a member of the Wolfville Legion Branch #74 for 30 years. During this time, he enjoyed many social events and loved the dances. He was always a volunteer and very willing to roll up his sleeves to get done what needed to be done. He assisted with fundraising via breakfasts, suppers and events, and was on the ‘Paint and Repair Team’. While he always had a story to share, especially with a new member. Sometimes, others who knew him, and knowing the story, would be rolling their eyes or chuckling under their breath as Bill pulled the new member in. Bill was full of tomfoolery and could be most entertaining. Bill also loved to travel. He and Vera spent many a winter vacationing in Florida. They went so far as to purchase a home in Florida. They also drove across Canada, several times, to visit their daughter, Susan and family, in Crooked Creek, AB (70 km east of Grande Prairie). When travelling became more difficult, Bill and Vera took to becoming seasonal campers. They camped for many years with their daughter Tammy and family along with Tim and family. Bill and Vera were always up for a new adventure. That said, Bill was proud to be born, raised and to have lived out his life here in Port Williams. He was frequently heard to say that there was no finer place to live than right here, in Port Williams. Bill is survived by his devoted wife of 70 years, Vera (nee Rogers); and five of his six children: Susan, Roger, Timothy, Tammy and Peter. Susan Thomson and husband, Ronald Boyce, Grande Prairie, AB, and their family: daughter, Blythe (Ian) Froh and their children, Liam and Katherine; and daughter, Aimee (Ryan) Desiatnyk and their children, Ella and Aliyah; Roger and wife, Brendalee Thomson, Port Williams, NS, and their family: son, Shane Thomson and his children, Deborah and Ann-Marie; son, Matthew (Chelsey Kadey) and their children, Serena, Summer, Molly and Marcie; Timothy and wife, Rose Thomson, Port Williams, NS, and their family: daughter, Melinda and her children, Kayla (Colin) Comeau and their children, Alley, Hunter, Maci; Isaac, Carter and Charlee-Anne Pineo; son, Jason (Jamie); Tammy and husband, Larry MacLellan, Black River, NS and their family; son, Nathan (Katelin Croft) and their children, Xander and Gannon; daughter, Rebecca MacLellan (CJ Hodgson); Peter and wife, Linda Thomson, Canaan, NS and their family: daughter, Dominique Thomson and her children, Elliemae and Jackson; and son, Kyle. In this family there are five generations living. Bill also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, David Thomson, age 36 (1998); brothers, Walter, Curtis, Avery and Murray (in infancy); and sisters, Mary Hancock, Carol Prospero, Greta Schofield, Margaret "Peggy" Thompson, Rhoda Thomson (in infancy); and his great granddaughter, Bryanna Froh (born sleeping). The family would also like to send a special "Thank You" to Ada and Dwight Schofield for their constant and ongoing support for Bill and Vera over these last few years. Their frequent visits for evening tea and chats have been a true blessing. Thank you to the many, who have crossed Bill’s path, in helping to pull together all this information. Bill has led a full, active and rewarding life. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation, by request. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28th in St. John’s Anglican Church, Church Street, Port Williams, The Rev. Maya Bevan officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will take place at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.

Middleton, NS August 5, 1945 - June 21, 2024 On June 21, 2024, our mother went peacefully into the arms of the Lord.  Mom was born and raised in Birchtown, Nova Scotia. She spent the majority of her life in Halifax where she made friends that were known to her as family.  In her later years she moved to the Annapolis Valley and ended up in Middleton, NS (a place she adored) until she took her final breath.  Mom made the decision to give her heart to the Lord on March 29, 2005, and never looked back. For anyone that knew our mom, knew what a drastic life change this was.  Moms’ life was a true testament to the fact that God is and always will be waiting and ready to accept anyone that asks him into their lives, because we are all sinners saved by Gods grace. Mom spent the better part of her last years as a missionary with Genesis Christian Ministries, professing God’s everlasting love and mercy which she shared with everyone. Each one of her steps for the last 19 years have been ordered by the Lord.  Mom life was a true testimony which she shared with many, from humble beginnings to a life filled with everlasting joy and peace. Her love for reading and puzzling (or her paperwork, as her son in law deemed it) kept her mind active when she was no longer able to travel. She will be greatly missed by her daughters, Cynthia “Lovey”, Gatineau, Quebec, Alana (Mark) Dunn, Ajax, Ontario, grandsons, Aaron, Gatineau, Quebec, Stephen, Saskatchewan, Regina, Isaiah, Ajax, Ontario, niece Sandra Burke, Winchester, Ontario. Great grandchildren DeAsia Sattler, Trinity Ranville, Vancouver British Columbia, Layla Blair, Calgary Alberta and Liam Logan, Halifax, Nova Scotia. She also leaves behind several great nieces and nephews. Sylvia was predeceased by her parents Sylvia Bernice Jackson and Alfred George Farmer, brother Alan George (Ducky) Farmer, sister Voila (Bunny) Farmer and 2 siblings in infancy. Our mom was a very special person, who had time for anyone, and wanted everyone to know just how much Jesus loved them. Her life was not unblemished, however, whenever times of worry came about, she would lean on the Lord’s unchanging word, love and grace casting all her cares upon him. As a tribute to her life, we will leave you with a few passages, Romans 10:9; Romans 3:23; 1Peter 5:7; Psalms 51:10-12. We never missed an opportunity to tell her we loved her, and her response was always “I love you too, but Jesus loves you more”. Special thank you to those who cared for our mom and treated her as though she was family in her final years. Donations in her memory can be made to the Canadian Bible Society. Cremation has taken place. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St.

New Minas, NS February 9, 1946 - June 21, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of David Keith Van Valkenburg, who passed away in his home in New Minas on the morning of 21 June, 2024 after a long battle with heart disease. Born on 9 February 1946, Dave (also known as V12 by his navy colleagues, and ‘Captain Canada’ by his closest friends) was the oldest child of the late Arthur and Ann Van Valkenburg and was born and raised mostly in and around Orillia, Ontario. In 1967 he joined the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) as a ‘stoker’ with the lowest possible rank and was promoted numerous times over his career reaching Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class (CPO2) within 14 years - this is the second highest position a non-commissioned officer can reach in the RCN. While in the Navy, Dave spent a large portion of his time out at sea - and much of that time was spent working in the hot engine rooms of various ships ranging from old diesel and steam engined submarines and ships to the more modern hydraulic class vessels - and he loved every minute of the journey. Dave was a deeply patriotic Canadian and in 1987 he left service in the RCN to work for the National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa where he continued his public service and maintained his deep ties to the Navy. He retired from public service in 2005 and moved back to NS to retire. While Dave enjoyed many aspects of his life in Ottawa and retirement - a part of him always missed the camaraderie of life in the Navy and life on the sea. He was a sailor through-and-through. Dave was kind and gentle and always full of smiles and laughter. He was able to strike up a conversation with anyone at anytime - and he usually did. He was the life of many parties. He loved to play golf and he loved to shoot pool. He loved hanging around the campfire having a ‘wet-one’ with his friends. He loved music and was always singing or whistling a tune - he sang on the radio as a teenager. There is not a song from the 1950s or early 1960s that he did not know (and sing every word to) when it came on. He loved to work with his hands and had various woodworking and mechanical hobbies over the years. He was an avid reader with a particular love for westerns and espionage. Mostly though, he loved his family and friends and would do anything for them - he was a devoted husband and father. He was a great Dad. Dave is survived by his wife of 55 years Lucy (New Minas), son David and daughter in law Kelly (Mannix) (The Hague, NL), sisters Linda (nee Shirk) and Gail (nee Munro) (Ontario), brothers William and Robert (Ontario) and many in-laws and nieces and nephews who are going to miss their Uncle Dave. We all will. By request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. Dave will ultimately have a sea burial (date unknown). Arrangements have been entrusted to the Dartmouth Funeral Home and to the Chaplain Marine Forces Atlantic. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Monastery, NS June 23, 2024 Ryan-Delorey, Amanda Bernice, age 46, of Monastery, Antigonish County, passed away on June 23, 2024, at home. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of Harry and Bernice (Pelrine) Ryan. Amanda was a helper, a provider, and a caregiver.  She was proud to be a nurse, and she spent her whole career helping people, having worked in local health care facilities.  As a mother, she made sure her kids had everything they needed.  Amanda loved animals and gardening, and she was completely dedicated to her Mom. Besides her parents, she is survived by her children, Luke, Kyla, and Nevaeh; her special stepdaughter, Brandy; her loyal canine companion, Winnie; sisters, Dawn (Darryl) and Megan (Jason); brother, Brennen (Samantha); five nieces and nephews; six aunts, one uncle, and their spouses. Predeceased by her grandparents, Fred and Willena Ryan and Frank and Stella Pelrine. Visitation will be held Thursday from 7 to 9pm and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm in St. Paul’s Centre, Havre Boucher.  Funeral Mass will be held Saturday at 11:00am in St. Paul’s Church with Reverend Allan MacPhie presiding.  Burial in the parish cemetery. In Memoriam, donations to the Naomi Society or St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation (Mental Health Unit) appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish.