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Dartmouth, NS March 12, 1942 - April 6, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of James (Jim/Jimmy) Frederick Field who passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Halifax on March 12, 1942, he was the oldest of seven children of Frederick and Mary (Flynn) Field. Jim lived his entire life in Dartmouth, where he spent his last 40 years with his cherished wife, Carolyn (Marshall), whom he loved dearly and who cared for and loved him with her entire heart. Jim retired from Maritime Tel & Tel where he worked for 33 years. He began his career as a mechanic and ended up as a lineman. He liked to joke that he was a PHD (post hole digger) who “climbed poles and dug holes” for a living. Jim was a fabulous singer and dancer, and he loved the hot summer sun. He spent over 40 years trailering with his family and many friends at Sherwood Forest Campground in Coldbrook, where he enjoyed golfing at sunrise on Saturday and Sunday mornings, lounging in the sun during the afternoons, the Saturday night adult dances, and he seldom lost at the horseshoe pits. He was exceptional in all the leagues he joined including bowling, darts and pool. In winter, Jim loved spending time in Florida before a stroke sadly disabled him in 2006 and he was no longer able to travel. Jim had a heart of gold, was generous to a fault, and his smile would light up the room. Jim was a loving father of his children Kevin (Karen) and Carla (Dale) who will miss their Dad more than he could ever know. He was a proud grandfather of Craig, Stacey, Kyle, Trevor and Thomas and great grandfather of William, Addison, Jaxson, Julia and Lyla. Jim is also survived by his brothers Gregory (Celine), Michael (Elaine), and his sisters Nancy (Hardy), Maxine (Joe), and Susan and many nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his beloved first wife of 23 years Delores (Demont), his parents Frederick and Mary (Flynn), his brother Doug and his precious dog Dillon. Jim will be forever loved and missed. By Jim’s request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. We would like to thank the staff at West Bedford Transitional Care for providing such loving care for our husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and brother in his final days.

Antigonish, NS April 5, 2025 O’Brien, Marlene Rita, age 63, of Antigonish passed away on April 5, 2025, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Hughie and Helena (Kelly) MacGillivary. Marlene enjoyed her work as a PCW and doing home care.  Marlene’s favourite thing was taking drives to the beach.  She also enjoyed bible study, bingo, playing cards, and watching her favourite shows, which were mainly either cartoons or CSI. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy; children, Melissa Ebbett, and Katrina (Michael) Worth, both of Antigonish; grandchildren, Kristian Ebbett, Tayler Ebbett, Jordan Ebbett (Larry), Nina Worth (Trevor), Heidi Worth (Mat), Riley Worth, and Ben Worth; great-grandchildren, Novah, Esme, Alex, Helena, Claira, and Alayah; sisters, Michelle MacGillivary and Marina (Jim) Green, both of Antigonish; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her brothers, Michael and Stephen, and her sister, Wanda Lee. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 1 to 3pm in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish.  Funeral service will be held in the funeral home that day at 5pm. In Memoriam, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation appreciated.

Sydney, NS June 10, 1959 - April 5, 2025 In a moment that changed the landscape of our family forever, with grace, faith, and dignity, Shirley, took the last steps of her earthly journey into our Lord God’s loving arms on April 5, 2025, where she was reunited with our Mom and Dad. Shirley was born June 10, 1959, in Sydney Nova Scotia. Shirley was the daughter of the late Dougal and Ruby (Baggs) MacAulay. Shirley grew up on Grand Lake Road and attended Lakevale Elementary School, and Riverview High School. Shirley graduated from Nova Scotia Teachers College (A. ED) in 1981 and St. Francis Xavier University (B. ED) in 1991. Shirley loved to travel and taught in Northern Manitoba remote First Nations communities for more than 20 years before moving to Southern Manitoba. Shirley enjoyed sunny holidays in Mexica, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. But the highlight of every year was her annual trip home to Cape Breton Island! Shirley loved meeting new people and her friendly personality and willingness to try new things earned her friends wherever she went. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Dougal and Ruby (Baggs) MacAulay. Shirley is survived by her sisters, Jean (Dennis) MacIntyre, Sydney, and Eleanor (Gary) Nolan, Halifax, and her brother Dougal (Darlene) MacAulay Jr. of Sydney. She is also survived by nieces, Allison Colbourne, Kelly MacKinnon, Melanie, Brittany, and Jessica MacAulay, as well as nephews, Jason and Dougal Nolan. The family would like to thank the medical staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and EHS for the care they gave Shirley. A memorial service will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel with the Rev. David Coull officiating on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 5 pm with a reception to follow. Interment will take place at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date. Shirley loved dogs and so to honor her memory donations may be made to your local SPCA. Shirley, you are forever in our hearts until we meet again....

Catalone, NS March 25, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of Donna Kennedy on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Saskatchewan, Donna was the daughter of the late Thomas and Martha (Lemoine) Campbell. Donna’s career began with The Canadian Armed Forces as an instrumental and electrical technician. Donna then went on to the join The Canadian Coast Guard until she retired in 2019. Donna loved to travel with her husband, their walks on Main-a-Dieu beach and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She always listened without judgement and encouraged those around her with her loving support, guidance, and never-ending patience. Her beautiful heart made people gravitate to her for comfort and advice. Donna is survived by her loving husband, Gary Kennedy; children, Krista Kennedy-Leahy (Charity Kennedy-Leahy), Vanessa Kennedy (Sheldon Borden), Leavina Kennedy MacNeil (Stephen MacNeil) and grandchildren, Ella Kennedy, Alex Kennedy and Kya MacNeil. She is also survived by her sister, Brenda (Glen) Kennedy; brother, Wayne (Lori) Campbell and brother in-laws, Jerry (Josephine) Kennedy, Frankie Kennedy and Trevor (Brenda) Kennedy; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Donna was predeceased by her brother, Wallace Campbell and brother in-law, Reginald Kennedy. There will be a private memorial service to celebrate the life of Donna Kennedy at a later date. Donations in memory of Donna may be made to the Sydney Homeless Shelter, Food Bank or SPCA. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com . You will be in our hearts forever and always by our side. We love you more than all the water in the sea and stars in the sky. Keep shining over us and guiding us through, until we meet again.

Dartmouth, NS December 12, 1932 - March 25, 2025 Frederick “Fred” Howlett CWO (ret) RCAF, age 92 Frederick (Fred) John Howlett, passed away peacefully at the Dartmouth General Hospital on March 24th 2025 having lived a full and remarkable life. Fred was married to Sheila Howlett for 46 years. Following her death in 2002, Fred moved to Dartmouth from Ottawa. He was most fortunate to share a deep and lasting relationship with Fran MacPhail, whose companionship brought him much joy and comfort for nearly twenty years. Fred is survived by his four sons: Michael (Kelly), David (Barbara), Todd (Katherine), Richard (Michelle), and nine grandchildren: Danielle, Rachel, Scott, Rebekah, Olivia, Sarah, Paul, Martin, Austin and one great-grandson, Vincent. A proud RCAF veteran, Fred dedicated 30 years to his country, rising to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. He led with integrity, earning the respect of those who served alongside him. Fred worked another decade for the federal government before becoming a consultant, often travelling to sites in Nova Scotia for work. Growing up in Petrolia, Ontario, Fred could not have imagined all the places he would visit both on and off the job. His work as a radar technician with the RCAF took him and his growing family to various towns situated along the Pine Tree Line such as Dana, SK, and Kapuskasing, ON. Fred and his family spent two four-year deployments in Germany starting in the1950s and again in the1970s. He also worked in the North on various assignments. He often spoke with quiet reverence of his time there. Many of Fred’s stories revolved around these experiences. From Chile to Australia, and Latvia to Cuba, Fred enjoyed exploring the world. In his later years, his favorite place was his house in the heart of Dartmouth, where he was lucky enough to have a community of neighbours (and their pets) who cared and supported him. Fred was never happier than when he had an audience for his stories. He loved to share his memories with friends old and new. His easy charm and friendly manner were appreciated by many. He was a proud father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed. Online condolences may be offered by visiting: http://www.dartmouthfuneralhome.ca The family would like to thank all members of the staff at Dartmouth General Hospital, the Hospitalist group, and the nurses of 5 West where Fred spent his last weeks telling stories and raving about the food. A very special thank you to Dr. Rod Lee and Dr. Brad Izzard for their care over the years. Cremation has taken place. His ashes will be interred in a private family service in Ottawa. Memorial donations may be made to the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation.

New Glasgow, NS March 25th, 2025 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father and husband, David Michael Smith of 445 Willow Avenue, New Glasgow on March 25th, 2025. Born in Kingston, NS, David grew up there, later moving to Fredericton, then New Glasgow where he retired from Sobey’s head office in 2012. Growing up, he loved sports, especially baseball and hockey, and played from a child into adulthood, also coaching his son Matthew in hockey. A huge fan of the Toronto Maple Leaf’s, he never lost hope for a Stanley Cup win. David cared deeply about his family and friends. As a teenager, he received a Red Cross citation for saving a friend’s life in an accident. He loved to bake, especially cookies, and always had a batch ready for anyone who he thought would enjoy them. After retirement, he then enjoyed taking over the cooking of meals. He appreciated comedy and loved a good laugh. His sense of humor and playful teasing nature often came out, with family and friends the recipient of his silly pranks and jokes. Dave was a collector. He enjoyed travelling locally, collecting many antiques and painting, and was as avid stamp collector, dedicating an entire room for his collection. David is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jane Yvonne Smith, whom he loved so much; sons: Ian Jared Smith of New Glasgow, and Matthew Jon Smith (Lisa) of Lower Sackville; and grandchildren: Isabelle, Aidan and Abigail, who were the apple of his eye. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Olive McDow; and siblings: Leta Bruce (David), Watson Smith (Charlotte), Thelma Bishop (Jerry), and "Corky" Carroll Smith (Cindy); sister-in-law, Catherine MacIntosh (Donnie); brothers-in-law: Stephen McDow (Joanne), Jeffrey McDow (Rossalyn), Brian McDow (Michelle Keddy); and several nieces and nephews. He is now reunited with his parents, Wilfred and Doris Smith; father-in-law, Delbert McDow; his sister, Lova; brother, "Allie" Allison; and sister-in-law, Annette. Thank you to all the doctors and nurses who cared for David throughout his illness. Your kindness and care were so greatly appreciated.  As per his wishes, there will be no visitation or service. A graveside family service will be held at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of choice. We love you, Dad, and know our paths will cross again.

Glace Bay, NS March 26, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Myers Evan MacNeil of Glace Bay, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Effie (Myers) and Hector MacNeil. Myers was predeceased by his wife, Rita Camilla Mary MacNeil (Browner); brother, Kelsey John MacNeil (Audrey); and his sister, Shirley Carol MacNeil. He is survived by his brother, Jack MacNeil (Cathy); two sons, Chad MacNeil (Jessica) and Evan Myers MacNeil (Karen), Eastern Passage; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; niece, Cathy Parker; as well as several other nieces and nephews. Myers was pipefitter and a lifetime member of local 682 Plumbers, Pipefitters and Welders Union. In lieu of flowers, donations in Myers’ memory may be made to the local Chapter of the Cancer Society.

Eskasoni, NS July 25, 2004 – March 22, 2025 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of 20 year old, John Gerard Doucette from a single car accident on Saturday, March 22, 2025 in Islandview, NS. Residing at 5016 Shore Road, Eskasoni, NS. Born in Sydney, NS at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on July 25, 2004 a son to Millyanna Doucette & Noel Albert Doucette III. (Sarah). John Gerard is survived by his siblings; Miah, Emily, Glitter, Stephen, Akasha, Noel IIII, Nevaeh, Amiyah & Godson; Ace. Paternal Grandmothers Elizabeth Doucette and Great Grandmother Georgina Doucette. His godparents Kirby (Michael), Pie’l Paul, Mag & Duma Bernard , His aunts Sharon (Rodney), Sunshine Paul-Martin, Stacy Paul, Maddie (TC), and Lynn, Uncles Norman, John Duncan (Kassidy), Daniel and Joey, cousins and best friends Mas’l Ji’j, Will Paul, Nolan, Evan, Braeden, Malakai and Bates and his fur baby Niah. John Gerard was known for his kindness, his heart of gold, his compassion for others, for his strong work ethic and the love he shown to anybody that came into his path, Regardless of his height & tattoo’s, John was a known as a “Gentle Giant”. Growing up John made everyone feel warm-hearted wherever he went, just by the amount of love he had to share. At a young age John loved playing outdoors & video games with his friends, as a young adult he showed interests in fixing vehicles, streaming on video games, and working. John recently graduated from Allison Bernard Memorial High School, he was awarded with Honours with Distinctions for numerous years and was attending NSCC for Heavy Duty Equipment Repair, prior he worked at Muin Gas in Eskasoni. John Gerard was previously employed at Muin Gas for many years before moving to Eskasoni Band as a Security Guard. He is predeceased by his maternal grandparents Betty & John Duncan Doucette Sr., aunt Mariah Doucette & uncle John Gerard Doucette, his paternal grandparent Noel Albert Doucette II. and great grandfather Noel Albert Doucette. Visitation will be held at his home on 5014 Shore Road, Eskasoni N.S. on March 29, 2025 starting at 7 p.m, until March 31, 2025 when a celebration of life will be held at the Eskasoni Holy Family Parish at 10:30am by Father Antolin Asor with Burial and Salite to follow.

Brookfield, NS March 26, 2025 Beverly May Gibbons – 80, Brookfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025, at Wynn Park Villa, Truro. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Edith (Stevens) Tanner. In earlier years, Beverly worked at Stanfield’s and then looked after many children in her home for years. She was an active member of Crown Jewels (formerly Red Hatters), enjoyed photography and taking pictures, loved adventures with her grandchildren, travelling, was a huge Elvis fan and also enjoyed going to the movies multiple times each week. Beverly is survived by her children, Paul Gibbons, Bible Hill; Tammy Gibbons (Mike Gibson), Pleasant Valley; grandchildren, Cody Gibbons, Courteney Gibbons (Aaron Reitmeier), Kelowna, British Columbia; Kelsie Gibbons-Chase, Bible Hill; sister-in-law, Susan Tanner, Annapolis Valley; many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John Lee Gibbons; brother, Marlin Tanner; two sisters in infancy. Interment will be held at a later date in Brookfield Westside Cemetery, Carter Road, Brookfield. If so desired, donations in Beverly’s memory to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia are welcomed.

Trenton, NS March 26, 2025 Vivian Grace Boone, 94 years old, passed away surrounded by the love of family on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at the Maritime Oddfellows Home. Born in Trenton, she was a daughter of the late Havelock and Ellen (Humphreys) Aikens. She was a former employee of D.R. MacLeod’s Drug Store and retired from the Steeltown Pharmacy. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Trenton where she was an active member with faithful service as NYPS President, Sunday School Superintendent, Treasurer, teacher, pianist and lay leader in various departments for over a 30 years. She is survived by sister-in-law, Esther Aikens, Calgary; stepchildren, Janet, David and Susan; nieces and nephews; great and great-great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Jim "Bud"; brothers: Elmer (Beth), Alden; sisters: Vera (Cecil), Helen (Harry); 2 nieces and 1 nephew. "To those who knew her, she was a loyal friend, cherished her friends and neighbours." Thank you to Dr. Park for many years of care and with great appreciation to all at the Maritime Oddfellows Home for their compassion and outstanding care. Visitation 2-3pm Sunday, March 30, followed by service at 3pm, all at the Church of the Nazarene, Trenton. Burial in Hillside Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Church of the Nazarene, Trenton.

Liverpool, NS / Dryden, Ontario July 27, 1955 - March 11, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia “Gini” Nickerson on March 11, 2025, with family and friends by her side. Gini is survived by her children Dan Jonassen of Dryden, ON, Scott (Oaklynn) Jonassen of Atikokan, ON, and Kayla (David) Keffer of Dryden, ON, and grandchildren Brody and Brynlee, Leland, Heidi, Kane, Paisley, Blythe and Aria, and Jessi and Mason. She is also survived by her siblings Shirley Burris (Phil Wallace) of Bridgewater, NS, Thomas Nickerson of Lower Sackville, NS, David Nickerson of Liverpool, NS, and nephews Mike Muise, Joe (Bonnie) Muise, Ivan (Jennifer) Nickerson, Mitchell Nickerson, along with many extended relatives. Gini is predeceased by her parents Arthur and Barbara Nickerson, and sister-in-law Evelyn Nickerson. Gini was a “down home” girl. She was born in Liverpool, NS but grew up not far from there in a tiny village called Brooklyn, Queens County. She often told stories of her childhood and all the antics she and her siblings would get into. She worked there at the Liverpool Advance newspaper office and loved her job. When she was in her twenties, she left home and went as far west as she could. She ended up in Prince Rupert, BC where she started her career as a realtor, then worked as a printer for the newspaper. It was there she had children Dan, Scott and Kayla. Three years later they moved to Dryden to be closer to family. After some time, Gini decided it was time to go back to Nova Scotia, so, she and the kids packed up to go and stay with Grammy. This is where her heart was happiest. After some years Gini had an opportunity in Red Lake, ON and she took it! She worked with MNR Fire for many years. Her fondest memories were out in the camps with the crews. After that, she worked at the Red Lake Hospital for many years, as an executive assistant, where she coded her own program. She was so very proud of that! She also started her own business called CompuQuick, which was a printing service in her home office. She was a brilliant woman! When she wanted something she went after it with passion! She started her own Health and Safety business which brought her to Australia and England and Wales, and fed into her love for travel. Eventually grandkids started coming and she wanted to be close so as to watch them grow up. She settled back in Dryden and opened Square One Printware, which was a silk screening and embroidery business. She had no experience with embroidery but was determined to learn and had a very successful business. Eventually, her health started to become an issue, and she couldn’t do the long hours nor hard labour anymore, so she approached Mallon’s Promotional Wear in Thunder Bay, and convinced them it was a good idea to open a satellite office in Dryden, which she ran for 10 years. In October, her health declined, and she was in the hospital – but she did not stop working. She loved her job so much, she tried to keep up. Eventually it was overwhelming, and her health needed to be forefront. Gini was a fighter. Every time life knocked her down, she got back up swinging! Even the staff at the hospital couldn’t believe it. She was a tiny warrior. She taught us all that if you wanted something badly enough, you had to go after it and not stop until you got it. Hard work was so important to her as you don’t get anything for free. She also told us that we need to rest when life gets tough. Her calm and restful space was when she was crafting. She loved to paint pour on everything! Gini and Kayla would always go to the craft stores when they were on medical trips and come home with a car load. They would talk about all the things they could create, and plan for the next craft market. She bought a house just for the large, heated garage, so that she could turn it into her craft oasis. Last summer she was able to take her good friend, Linda, to Nova Scotia for two weeks and spend quality time with her siblings and nephews. As weak as she was, she was able to go places and truly enjoy the sights one last time. In her last week she was able to have her beloved cat, Goldie Hawn, with her. Goldie was by her side until the end. That cat was everything to her. Goldie brought her great company and a reason to keep going. Gini’s family would like to thank Dr. Joseph del Paggio from TBRHSC for his dedication and compassion through her journey. A very special thanks to good friends Judy, Linda, Mary and Amanda for being there for Gini constantly! The time you spent and the care you showed her was really special. She was so thankful and proud to have surrounded herself with such awesome people. I’m sure she is still so proud as you continue to support her family now. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 1 p.m. at The Centre with Pastor Velma Henderson officiating. As per Gini’s wishes, her family will bring her back home to Liverpool, NS to be interred with her parents and grandparents. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Kenora Cat Shelter , 725 Railway Street, Kenora, ON P9N 1A4.

Eastern Passage, NS May 8, 1967 - March 24, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter John Boutilier in the Dartmouth General Hospital surrounded by family on March 24th, 2025. Peter was born on May 8th, 1967, Halifax to the late Janet Shaw and Barry Boutilier.  At the age of 9, he was blessed with his Stepfather Dave entering his life. When Peter was 12 his family moved to Alberta, taking only what they could fit into a car, along with themselves and their budgie bird. The budgie bird was in its cage on its perch swinging back and forth the whole time. When they arrived at their hotel room the budgie bird was so disoriented, the poor thing fell off its perch, Peter loved telling that story. Peter was the type of person who would give or do anything for his family, birth and chosen. He was the epitome of “Give you the shirt off his back.” He loved to work with his Stepfather Dave, doing odd construction jobs. He had real admiration for him and told family and friends how much he loved his dad. Peter was always the first to be with his God children, every Softball game, every Hockey game, every first day of school, every sickness. He was the constant. Peter always said he need to be there for the kids, even if it meant Henry had to drive in his pajamas. Henry for 31 years was the love of his life. They spent many days’ tripping around the Maritimes. Exploring places that they’ve only ever heard about and going to many favourite places like Henry’s home in Shelburne, or to PEI and everywhere in between. Peter loved music, Disney, TY Beanie Babies and Natal Day’s spent at Meme’s. He was always up for coffee at A&W Woodside, or a late-night game of cards with the crew at the Dub (which it became after dark.) He became very good friends with many people he met there as well as many employees, Including the Manager Scott Jordan and his children Jason, Nicholas and Dalton. Peter is survived by his partner in love and life, Henry Blades. Best friend & Mother of his God Children Marcy Lecky. His Godchildren Taylor Lecky, Stephen Nickerson and Emma Nickerson. His Best Meme, Marlene Lecky, Dad; Dave (Beth) Shaw; Lorne (Sandra) Boutilier; Michael(Donna) Boutilier; Darlene Arsenault; Kim and Christinia as well as many Aunts, Uncles, nieces and nephews and friends. Peter was predeceased by his Mother Janet Shaw, Brother Barry Boutilier, and friend William(Bill) Lecky. A huge thank you to the dedicated Doctors, Nurses and care workers of Dartmouth General Hospital 5 East and West where Peter was cared for with so much love and respect. Cremation has taken place; a celebration of life will be held at Legion Branch 164 – 1341 Main Road Eastern Passage Saturday April 5th 6-9 pm.