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Leamington, NS January 13, 1935 - January 11, 2024 SLATER, Theadore Dwain “Ted” – Age 88, of Leamington, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Building, Halifax, NS. Born on January the 13th, 1935, in Leamington, ON, he was the son of the late Maxine Slater. Ted left Leamington and joined the Canadian Military at an early age. Ted subsequently served 35 years in the military, achieving the distinguished rank of Chief Warrant Officer. During his service, Ted deployed on Peacekeeping missions several times to Cyprus, and three times to Egypt. Ted also lived in Europe, Ontario, B.C., and Nova Scotia throughout his life. Ted had a passion for the outdoors, reading about history, and collecting Military badges. Surviving are his children, Lori Sudsbear (John Sudsbear); and Richard Scott Slater (Colleen Slater); his grandchildren, Jessica Sudsbear (Aaron Ackles); and Justin Sudsbear (Rosie Rankin); great grandchildren, Declan Sudsbear-Ackles and Mary Jane Rankin. Besides his mother, he was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Donna R. Slater (nee Congdon); and son, Mark Slater. A private service will take place at a later date in Leamington, ON. Donations in his memory may be made to Camp Hill Veterans Hospital, Halifax N.S. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home

Dartmouth, NS October 8, 1948 - January 22, 2024 On Monday morning, January 22nd, 2024, Nancy Lee (Walker) Chambers passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Ivany Place Northwood in Bedford , Nova Scotia. A life of courage, grace and near infinite kindness had come to an end. Born October 8th, 1948 in Montreal, Quebec, she was the second daughter of Eileen and Keith Walker. Following high school, Nancy studied secretarial arts at the Mother House in Montreal before enrolling at Mount Allison University in 1967. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1970, her Bachelor of Education in 1971 and married David at the end of that year. As an example of her unique brand of determination, she committed herself to building her life in the Maritimes a thousand kilometres from home, seldom going back for visits and always preferring her family to visit her here. In her youth, Nancy carried the kind of beauty that could elevate the pulse of strangers on the street. A friend once curiously quipped, “No woman has ever looked better driving a beautiful car!” She didn’t give this gift two thoughts and lived her entire life without one moment of vanity. She relished the challenges of her early teaching career and readily accepted the inconveniences and hardships of life in the country. But when faced with a situation of patent unfairness, she’d pocket the smiles, square her shoulders and stand her ground against any adversary. Nancy taught at Tantramar High School in Sackville, New Brunswick for 30 years. Although initially planning to teach Home Economics, that never happened and she spent most of her career teaching business education and chairing that department. Nancy’s life was only a little about work and all about family and friends. Her two children, Anne and Robert, are the thoughtful people they are today because of her tireless nurturing and soft-spoken encouragement. She loved all of her friends, and especially Jane who she revered and with whom she felt most at home. Nancy loved summers spent at her cottage at Amherst Shore: the last unfulfilled wishes she expressed were to go back to the shore. To honour that request, a celebration of Nancy’s life will be hosted at her cottage (57 Aggermore Point Ln) on June 15th. Nancy will be forever missed by her husband, David, daughter Anne Stokes and Rick, son Robert and Claire, grandchildren Walker, Lochlan and Ophelia and sister Dianne. She was predeceased by Brit and Hawthorn, two high spirited Brittany Spaniels, with whom she had very special relationships.

Whitney Pier, NS July 30, 1940 - January 20, 2024 It is with great sadness that we, the family of Michael Joseph Morykot, announce his passing at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by his family in the early evening on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Born in Sydney on July 30, 1940, Mike was the son of the late John and Mary (Mrazek) Morykot. He grew up on Kitchener Street in Whitney Pier. Dad was a devoted husband, father and grandfather during all the days of his life. He was very proud of us all. He will be dearly missed. Dad loved music and took accordion lessons at a very young. We have beautiful memories of him pulling his accordion out only at Christmas and Easter. He could always play a polka anytime he was asked. Dad didn’t have one career in his lifetime, he had two. He was an employee of the Sydney Steel Corporation for 33 years. In 2002, he became a Security Guard with Maritect and then Palladin Security for a combination of 19 years. Many of these years were spent at the Port of Sydney greeting the crew ship passengers and then at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital greeting people and doing patient watch shifts for families in need. He felt very honored to play this role in people’s lives. He once said, “I know when people are born, and I know when people die.” He treasured the friendships made over the years in both professions. Mike was also a baseball player for 30 years and a bowler for 50 years where he won many awards and trophies. Up until he passed, he told the doctors, nurses and Emergency Health Service attendants that he felt he was in pretty good shape because he was an athlete for so many years. Dad also loved the outdoors. He spent many of his years at the bungalow on Horne’s Road just down from his mother’s home and his grandfather’s sawmill. “We’re going out the country” were the words we heard as kids on a hot summer’s day. Dad grew up there, he raised his family there in the summers and as an avid gardener, he had a vegetable garden there up until this summer when he found out he was ill. If he wasn’t there in the woods, he was up the mountain at his brother’s cottage hunting with a group of their friends or clearing the trees with our uncle. After he retired the second time, he focused on his family, on his gardens in the summer, gathering and cutting wood for his furnace in the fall and bingo 3-4 times a week with his bingo buddies while they played Tarbish two hours before it started. A huge part of Dad’s service work was being a brother of the Knights of Columbus for 61 years with Council 1060 Sydney and recently a new member of the Sydney River Council 9476. As a fourth-degree knight, he was a part of fundraising with the spaghetti dinners, he bowled and played hockey with the KOC and was a very active member with a number of projects that the KOC initiated during his time. The St. Joseph’s Men’s Club was also a fundraising venture that he sold tickets for. If you saw him in the bowling alley during his bowling nights, he would usually hit you up to buy a ticket for one of these causes. Mike was a dedicated Catholic, a member of a number of churches over the years including St. Mary’s Polish Church in Whitney Pier and a Knights of Columbus volunteer with Mass for Shut-ins for 61 years. He was the oldest original surviving member of Mass for Shut-ins until his passing and received recognition for his years of dedicated service. “Since its first broadcast in March 1963, this television ministry of our diocese has provided faithful service to its viewers who now tune in from locations across Canada.” Mike is survived by his wife, Juanita (Campbell) Morykot; daughters, Maura Lea Morykot (Jamie Foulds) and Tracy (Terrance Smith); grandchildren, Aidan, Kyra, Dylon and Cole; sister, Linda Morykot (Con Banfield); brother, John (Deannie), and his many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his uncle, Joe Mrazek and numerous cousins on the Mrazek side of his family that he has had cherished times with during his younger years and during a few family reunions in Mira. Along with his parents, he is predeceased by his in-laws, Sarah and Maurice Campbell; a number of aunts and uncles, and his niece Raylene Morykot. Special thank you to all the doctors who provided care, especially Dr. French, Dr. Morash, Dr. Lucas, Dr. Poulus, Dr. D’Intino, Dr. Journeau, and Dr. Burns. Also, a huge thank you to all of the VON nurses and Palliative Care nurses who took amazing care of our father and surrounded him with care and compassion while he was in the last days of his life. In lieu of flowers, please know that your expressions of friendship mean more than material gifts. If desired, and if you wish to consider a small monetary contribution to assist the family with expenses incurred near the end of Mike’s life, an e-transfer can be sent to jmorykot@gmail.com Visitation for the late Michael Morykot will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Sunday, January 28, 2024, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Polish Church, 21 Wesley Street, Sydney, with Father Bedford Doucette officiating with a reception to follow. Interment will take place Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.

Soldiers Cove, NS March 15, 1930 - January 22, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Margaret Ann "Peggy" (MacDonald) Collet, who passed away peacefully at her home in Soldier's Cove with her loving family at her side on January 22, 2024. Born at home in Soldier's Cove on March 15, 1930 to the late Angus Allen and Elizabeth 'Lizzie" (Mac Neil), she was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mom, Nan, Nanny, Peggy, Nanny Peggy were the names she answered to, anything but Margaret. She was the "go to" person and devoted her life to her family. Peggy couriered the mail from St. Peters to Irish Cove with the Canada Post for over 25 years. You instantly felt at home and part of the family, greeted with a smiling face, quick-witted humor, a cup of tea and something to eat. There was no option to not have something to eat before you left. The tea was always on the stove and the door open to anyone who needed a place to stay but one visitor who always had a special place in her heart was Kelly. She passed her love of cars down through the generations which included driving in the Womens 'Powder Puff Stock Car Races in Sydney, tinkering with many of the engines in the family cars, teaching her children and grandkids to drive and laying rubber on the occasion. Peggy would never have lived to 93 years of age if it weren't for the exceptional, loving care she received from her devoted family who kept her in her home right until her final days where then she was called to her forever home. She was predeceased by her loving husband Edmond Collet. She was also predeceased by her loving sons Leo (late Colleen), Michael (M.A) Collet. Left to mourn this incredible loss are her 3 sons Angus, Francis and Willie Joe (Joy) all of Soldiers Cove and her 3 daughters Mary Lizzie (late Walter) O'Toole of Barra Head, Julianna (Wayne) Savoy, Madonna of Soldiers Cove and daughter in law Terri of Sydney. She is also survived by sisters in law Mary Stone of Sydney and Annie Breau of St, Peters; Brothers in law Joey (Debbie) Collet of Sydney and George Collet of Ontario. Nanny will be fondly missed and forever remembered by her grandchildren who she loved and cared for as if they were hers, Joshua (Cassandra), Matthew (Alicia), Devan (Jiyeon), Brett (Sam), Tasha (Jeric), Christopher (Ashley), Jonathan (Beth), Mark (Eliza), Jordan, Maria, Justin (Michaela) and special grandson Kempie, Nanny has a special place in her heart for her beloved great grandchildren Isla, Oliver, Ben, Ella, Kallie, Piper, River, Ivan, Aurora, Atticus, Reid, Leo Francis, Xander, Aiden, Mia and Arielle; Many nieces nephews and her four God children. She was also predeceased by her sisters Agnes (late Lawerence) Sutherland, Mary Jessie (late Bill) Şavoie, and her brother Mickey (late Vi) Mac Donald, and son in law Walter O'Toole, daughter in law Colleen Mac Donald, special niece, and godchild Lil Sutherland. The family would like to Thank the VON for their wonderful care and dedication, the Continuing Care team, Dr. Cooper and Palliative Care Nurses, Strait Richmond Hospital, Dr. Kingston, Memorial Clinic and EHS Paramedics. Special thanks to family friend Alicia Mac Leod, and a very special thank you to our brother Edmond Francis Collet who enabled Mom to stay in her home where she was the happiest. Visitation will be held at Holy Guardian Angels Parish Funeral Parlour, L’Ardoise, on Sunday January 28th, 2024 from 2-9pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated from St. Peter’s Parish, St. Peters, on Monday, January 29th, 2024 at 11:30am; Rev. John Yake officiating. Interment to follow at Barra Head Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Johnstown Fire Department or Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society.

New Minas, NS January 19, 2024 David Martin, age 77, of New Minas, Nova Scotia passed away surrounded by the love of his wife, Glenda, on January 19, 2024. Growing up in Rockingham with his mother Evelyn, he loved spending his summers on the shores of Martin’s River. David’s working life was spent with Volvo Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia. While employed there, he was a long-standing proud representative of the Canadian Auto Workers Union. If you spotted him lately it was most likely at the local rink or ballfield cheering on one or all of his beloved grandsons. Husband to Glenda Martin, father to Susan (Jason) Martin, Victoria (Richard) Jollimore, Billy (Cheryl) Rhynard, Lionel (Rebecca Rhynard), and grandfather to Brawn, Colton, and Reece Rhynard, he will be greatly missed. David received outstanding care from his family physician, Dr. Christopher King, and was supported by the renal clinic at the QEII Hospital in Halifax whose staff consistently went above and beyond. Many thanks. There will be a private family graveside service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation Canada. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.

Kentville, NS January 16, 2024 Dennis Michael Wilson, 66, of Halls Harbour, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Fredericton, NB, he was a son of the late Bernard and Nora (Carr) Wilson. A lifelong salesman, Dennis was committed to his community and enjoyed people. He had been involved with the Apple Blossom Festival for many years, was a member of the New Minas Baptist Church, was a former volunteer fire fighter and a member of the Canning Lion’s Club and the Kentville Kinsman Club. He had a love of classic cars and music and even operated his own promotion company, organizing many events throughout the area. He is survived by children, Andrew, Halls Harbour; Jason (Alisha), St. Stephen, NB and Justin (Anya), McAdam, NB; sisters, Marlene (Roger) McAuley, Sharon (John) Brewer and Dawn Wilson, all of New Brunswick; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Claude and Dale. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service and gathering will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Pastor Daniel Cormier officiating. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.

Charleston, NS June 9, 1950 - January 21, 2024 We are very sad to say our earthly goodbyes to our Mom, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and most recently great grandmother. Violet passed away peacefully Sunday, January 21st at Queens General Hospital with most of her family by her side. Born June 9, 1950, Violet was the daughter of the late Henry and Alice (Whynot) Lohnes. She enjoyed her family and adored her grandchildren and we all feel so lucky that she was able to meet her great grandson, Jack. She also truly enjoyed her fur babies. She loved to bake and cook and contribute to any local community events and her baked goods and recipes were enjoyed by all. Her earliest employment was being a nanny and housekeeper for her great friends Shirley and Royce “Hap” Melanson. After having her three daughters come to school age she chose to go back to work at Medway Mud Puddle with her longtime best friend Helen Whynacht and Joan Trimm. She also somehow in between, with her friend Heather Anthony knit for Jagman to help with the cost of raising a family. The next step was the one that impacted our lives the most. She became caregiver to Faye and Kyle McLellan. This whole family, Chuck, Linda, Faye and Kyle became our family. In her spare time, which wasn’t plentiful, she would always have a pot of tea on the stove and many friends sitting at our kitchen table. She was truly loved and she loved back. She will always be loved and never forgotten and we know she, as the angel that she was to us, will be welcomed into heaven by her Mom and Dad, our Dad (Ernie), Kyle, Lalia, Freeman, Lambert, Joan, Tim and so many others. She is survived by her daughters Dawn Croft (Jamie), Angela Rhyno (Kyle Oickle), Kim Saulnier (Scott), her companion Gary Downton, grandchildren Adam Levy, Ryan Croft (Angelic Whynot), Zackery Saulnier, Logan Croft (Morgan Hebb and Violet), Hailey Saulnier and her first great grandson Jack Croft, her brother Bob Lohnes, her brother Ray Lohnes, and all of her many loved nieces and nephews. She loved them all including the special bond she had with her niece Judy Conrad and her lifelong best friend Helen Whynacht. Special mention of Tyler Dagley (Cassie, Luke and Maddox) and of course Ryker. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A small graveside ceremony will be held at the New Charleston Cemetery, Monday, January 29, 2024 at 11am where she will rest near her husband of many years, Ernest Rhyno. A celebration of life will be held afterwards at the Mill Village Firehall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to S.H.A.I.D. Animal shelter or charity of your choice.

Whitney Pier, NS March 8, 1948 - January 13, 2024 In the early morning of Saturday, January 13, 2024, Hazel MacAskill passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, after a short illness. Hazel was born March 8, 1948, in Sydney, to the late Allan and Sarah (MacDonald) MacPherson. Hazel met her husband, Peter MacAskill, and married on September 7, 1968. They went on to have two children, Crystal, and Wesley. Being a mother was one of the greatest joys in her life. Later that joy became even more prominent and strong when she became a grandmother and great-grandmother. Hazel was the heart of her family, forever and always. Besides spending time with her family and loved ones. Hazel enjoyed baking sweets, playing cards, and chatting up a storm. Boy, did she love to talk to people. She always had a smile on her face, a kind word for you, and if you were lucky enough, a little treat she had baked recently. Hazel is survived by her husband, Peter MacAskill; daughter, Crystal MacLean (Donald); son, Wesley MacAskill (Lori MacGregor); her most cherished grandchildren, Kendal MacAskill, Samantha Davis (Harold), Taylor MacLean, Hannah MacAskill, Scott MacAskill, Ethan MacGregor, and Sean MacAskill; great-granddaughter, Audrey Hazel Davis; her sisters, Mary MacPherson, Carmel Sparling (Dave), Elizabeth MacSween (Allan), and Nora MacPherson; brothers, Lloyd MacPherson (Helen), and Louis MacPherson (Deloras); as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Greta MacPherson, Sarah MacPherson, Eileen Peters (Leo), Syliva Black (Allison), Judy MacAskill (Eric), and brothers, Lawerence MacPherson (Pat) and George MacPherson (Jeannie). Very special and heartfelt thank you to Amanda Aucoin Wilson and Hazel’s family who reached out daily. For all their love, support, and prayers during a difficult time. Cremation has taken place. Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Hazel MacAskill will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Saturday, February 3, 2024. A gathering of family and friends will take place from noon to 1 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Private interment will take place at a later date. Donations in memory of Hazel may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.

Middleton, NS October 21, 1966 - January 13, 2024 On the 13 of January 2024, Darren, known to all as Boston, retired from the game. Darren’s life was marked by a long battle with addiction that brought him tremendous highs and the darkest of lows. He tried to leave this lifestyle many times, but his success was short lived. Like many living with addiction, an accidental overdose took his life. We choose to remember the person he was, even through the darkest of times; funny, caring and a friend to many. We grieve the young man he was before addiction stole him from us. An avid sports fan since a young age he played a variety of sports and could provide you all the stats and odds of every roster. He was always optimistic and cheering for his teams, the Bruins and Red Sox, no matter their current standing in the league. Go Boston! Above all, Darren was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. He will be sadly missed by his parents Wayne and Donna, sisters Tabatha and Jennifer, along with his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his fur baby Jack who he missed dearly. May they meet again.

Lower South River, NS September 21, 1963 - January 15, 2024 Richard Douglas “Dougie” Murray, 60, of Lower South River and formerly of Mulgrave passed away on Monday January 15, 2024 at the Burnside Correctional Facility. Born in Antigonish, he was the son of the late James Douglas and Edna Jeanette (Marshall) Murray. Dougie was a simple man, who liked the simple things in life. He loved his 3 children very much and adored his wife, Mary. He loved the woods – it was his passion; hunting in his younger years and working more as he got older. As much as he loved hunting, we think he enjoyed telling the stories about it more. You did not want to get him started on a hunting story. Dougie was a “Jack of all Trades”. There was not a lot that he couldn’t do, from mechanics to carpentry, electrical and plumbing. He was a perfectionist at everything he did, and it showed in his work. Dougie also loved watching a Toronto Maple Leafs came on Saturday nights (or any night they played); sometimes with a lot of screaming at the T.V. Dougie is survived by his partner of 35 years, Mary Hendsbee; children, Jamie Murray, Dylan (Kelly Layes) Murray and Dalton Murray; sisters, Amy Murray, Veronica Murray and Rosie Meagher. He was predeceased by his father, James Douglas Murray and mother, Edna (Marshall) Murray; brothers, Jamie and Donnie. Memorial Donations may be made to Nova Scotia Mental Health, or Charity of one’s choice.

Tatamagouche, NS April 16, 1937 - January 20, 2024 It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Dr. James Mervyn Creighton, (born April 16, 1937) on January 20, 2024.  He survived by his loving wife, Jean (nee MacKeen) of 62 years; children, Karen (Stan) Sutherland, Joan (Andrew) Lohoar, Ian (Tracy) Creighton, and Susan (Tom) Hoferek. Mervyn adored his grandchildren, Katie, Benjamin, Alexander, Maxwell, Mila, and Clara and never failed to sing happy birthday in person or over the phone to the delight of all. Mervyn graduated from Dalhousie Dentistry in 1974, practicing in Kentville for many years until moving to Toronto to complete a speciality in paedodontics at the University of Toronto in 1986. Ottawa became his home, working in private practice and at CHEO until returning to Nova Scotia. He then spent his time commuting between Tatamagouche and Halifax teaching at the Dalhousie Dental School until his retirement at the age of 81. He was happiest behind the wheel, driving to Florida was a yearly occurrence and evening tours were a daily event. He enjoyed hockey, hours on his lawnmower, and summers with his Periwinkle Lane family and lifelong friends. He was active in his church, and in many local organizations. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dan MacDonald and to the entire staff of the LFM Hospital, Willow Lodge and the village community for their kind, compassionate care, and support. Donations in memory may be made to Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Willow Lodge or a charity of choice. Cremation has taken place with no visitation by request. A Service will be held at Sharon United Church in Tatamagouche on Thursday, January 25th at 2pm with Rev. Linton Worrell officiating. A reception will follow with interment taking place in Lockerby Memorial Cemetery in the springtime.

Victoria Vale, NS January 1, 1961 - January 18, 2024 Penny, Steven Reginald – 63 of Victoria Vale, NS passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at home. Born on January 1, 1961, he was a son of the late Reginald and Lois (Hirtle) Penny. Steven was a licensed mason for over 40 years, and later became a jack of all trades. He was very outgoing, willing to help anyone, and enjoyed his years as a volunteer fire fighter in Nictaux. One of his biggest loves and passions was his family, especially his grandchildren. Steven is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Sandra; sons, Justin (Sarah), Bridgewater; Nathan (Jessica), Zwickers Lake; grandson, Jaxson; granddaughter Holly; brothers, Darrel (Dawn), Nictaux; Glenn (Joan), Centrelea; sister, Wanda, Nictaux; and several nieces and nephews. Steven was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Keith Russell Cole. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the first responders. In keeping with Steven’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life service will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, January 27, 2024 in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448, with Rev. Leon Langille officiating. Donations in memory of Steven may be made to the IWK Health Centre Foundation or Heart and Stroke Foundation, Nova Scotia.