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Keizer, Norman Harold - 64, of First South, passed away, Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.
Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of the late Harold and Pauline (Rhodenizer) Keizer.
Norman spent his working career at sea, sword fishing with his father at the early age of 14.
He then went fish-dragging, worked at Riverport Seafoods, National Sea Products, the Gypsum Boats and later on the Research Vessel the Vema. He continued back fishing on scallop draggers, and later went on the oil rigs at Cape Sable and retired scalloping with LaHave Seafoods Ltd. after 43 years at sea.
An avid outdoorsman, Norman, led an active life, operating Normbo’s Gun shop from 1986-2000, He was a Life Member of the Rod and Gun Club, member of the Pine Grove Archery Club, shooting instructor and taught hunter safety courses.
Active within his community, Norman was a member of St. John’s Anglican Church, the Riverport Fire Department, the Lunenburg Waterfront Seafood Festival and the Canadian Wildlife Association.
Norman enjoyed life and treasured special times with his family. His outgoing personality and friendliness endeared him to many and he will be greatly missed.
Norman is survived by his loving wife of 40 year the former Rowena Moore; daughter Tina (Jack) Baker, of First South, son, Jeff (Kris Ann) of Spectacle Lakes; grandchildren, Emma, Sydney and Jordan, step-grandchildren, Ronnie, Coral and Jeanette, step-great grandchildren, Gavin, Kiley and Kolby, sisters, Viola Keizer (Derald), Red Deer, Alberta; Carol Dorey (Gilbert Benoit), Clearland; brother, William McGavin, Mannheim, Germany.
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. A service to celebrate Norman’s life will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg, Rev. Michael Mitchell, officiating. Interment will be at a later date.
Flowers from the immediate family, memorial donations may be made to the Riverport Volenteer Fire Department, the Alzheimer’s Society, the Lung Association of Nova Scotia, MS Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the IWK Health Centre, or to the QEII Health Centre.
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Keddy, Burton St. Clair - 85, of Hebbs Cross, Lunenburg County, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2010 at home. Born in Hebbs Cross, he was a son of the late Clarence and Hilda (Kaulback) Keddy. He was a carpenter by trade working many years with Nauss Brothers. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a Life Member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24, Bridgewater; also receiving the M.S.M. and the Palm Leaf. Burton was one of the founding members of the Hebbs Cross Fire Department where he was a Life Member. He was a member of All Saints Lutheran Church, Newcombville. He enjoyed doing volunteer work for the Legion, Fire Department and the Lutheran Youth Camp at Mush a Mush. He is survived by a son, Blair (Cheryl), grandchildren, Geoffrey, Joel and Patricia; great granddaughter, Kailyn; sisters, Marion Conrad; Irene (Percy) Bowman; brother, Wayne. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Shirley Baker. In keeping with dad’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a public graveside service in conjunction with a legion tribute service will be held 11am Friday March 19 in the Calvary Lutheran Church Cemetery, Middlewood, Rev Willis Ott officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hebbs Cross Fire Department or the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24, Bridgewater. There will be no visitation at the funeral home by request. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater where online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.

Robar, Esther Loretta - 80 of Bridgewater formerly of Cookville, passed away peacefully at Hillside Pines Home for Special Care, Bridgewater, Saturday, March 13, 2010. Born in Fauxburg she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Beatrice (Keddy) Veinot. Esther loved her family, adored children and animals. She is survived by daughters, Heather Wagner-Brine (Colin Brine) Bridgewater; Sandy (Michael) Conrad, Wileville; sons, Sheldon (Debbie) Mill Village; George, Scarborough; L. William, Hallendale, Florida; David (Nancy) Bridgetown; daughter-in-law, Lorraine Robar, Toronto; 24 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brother, Perry (Evelyn) Veinot, Northwest; sister-in-law, Lois Veinot, Fauxburg; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Clyde Robar; brothers, Earle and Sydney; sons, Lawrence, Charles, Merle and one in infancy; sisters, Mildred, Hazel, Frances, Susie and Maude; son-in-law, Lloyd “Snooky” Wagner; daughter-in-law, Norma Robar. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home Bridgewater with visitation 7-9 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2010 and where service will be 2 pm Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Family flowers only, donations may be made to I.W.K. Children’s Hospital, S.H.A.I.D Animal Shelter or The Ark (Bridgewater). Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.

LONG, Muriel Ruth - 91, Chester Basin, died peacefully on March 11, 2010, in Shoreham Village Nursing Home, Chester. Born in Windsor, she grew up in Gaspereau Valley, Kings Co. After attending Teachers Normal College to become a teacher, Muriel trained at the Victoria General Hospital and became a nursing sister during the Second World War. Following the war, she worked at the VG hospital as an operating room nurse for many years. She was a member of Aenon Baptist Church, Chester Basin. Muriel is survived by her sisters, Phyllis Greene and Virginia Stevens, both living in Ontario; sisters-in-law, Audrey Westcott and Catherine Westcott; many cousins, nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by husbands, Evan David Pollock and Wylie Long, and her brothers, Robert and Meldon Westcott. Visitation Sunday, 7-9 p.m. in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday in Aenon Baptist Church, Chester Basin, Rev. Donald Dunn officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Aenon Baptist Church Building Fund. E-mail: gillis@davisfuneralhome.ca

Frausell, Gerald St. Clair - 79 of Bridgewater passed away Tuesday, 16 February 2010 at the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Bridgewater he was the son of the late Simeon and Winnie (Bollivar) Frausell. Gerald is survived by his wife Betty; daughters Diane (Al) Mossman, Cookville; Karen Frausell, Northfield; Tammy Frausell (Brian Dimmell); Son Rickey (Wendy), Lower Branch; sister Rita (Edwin) Shaw, Waterloo; brothers Ernest (Sandra), Bridgewater; Melbourne (Christine), Halifax; 6 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his daughter Darlene and sister Norma Robar. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Cremation has taken place, visitation will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday 10 April for 1 hour to the Memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. No flowers by request, memorial donations in Gerald’s memory may be made to the heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.

WALKER, Hilda Madeline - 69, of New Ross, Lunenburg Co., passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Shoreham Village Nursing Home, Chester. Born in New Ross, she was the daughter of the late Frank Rines and Ora (Broome) (Rines) Walker. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Murray Walker; daughter, Brenda (Rodney) Hiltz, Chester Basin; son, David (Joan), New Ross; her Pride and Joy, granddaughter, Victoria Joy who enjoyed doing crafts. Sisters, Phyllis Hughes (Percy Russell), Kentville; Lorraine (Orley) Rafuse, New Ross; Sharon (Wendell) Roast, New Ross; Sheila (Ken) Hiltz, Queensland; brothers, Thorton (Mary) Rines, Chester; sister-in-law, Jackie Rines of New Ross; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Fayne Rines (New Ross). Hilda was a godmother to Charlotte (Keddy) Swinemar, Mark McDow, Debbie MacDonald, and Katelyn Hiltz. She was a member of Christ Anglican Church, member of Christ Anglican Guild, and served on the Church Council for many years. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 79, and played an active part doing crib, card parties and 23 years of the New Ross Legion Dart League. She worked at Ross Farm Museum for 20 years as interpreter and was coordinator of the Period Clothing Program. She was very active in sewing, knitting, and making quilts and attended many craft fairs in the area. She was a good friend of 45 years to Ruth Croft and would like to thank her for being a caring and loving roommate to her at Shoreham Village. Heartfelt thank you to Patricia who gave mom extra TLC while with Shoreham Village with her warm hugs and friendly smiles to her family. Enjoyed playing games and learning to do crafts and especially enjoyed all her shopping trips with Victoria. She always looked forward to her visits at Shoreham. There will be a visitation from 7-9 on Friday, March 12 at the H. C. Lindsay Funeral Home, New Ross. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in Christ Anglican Church, New Ross with Rev. Bonnie Baird officiating. Interment will be in Christ Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of H. C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 38 Forties Rd., New Ross, NS B0J 2M0 (902-689-2961). Artificial flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to Christ Anglican Church or Christ Anglican Guild, New Ross. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.lindsayfuneralhome.ca

Weaver, Cohen Anthony - It is with profound sadness that Michael and Kelly (Swan) Weaver of Halifax, announce the passing of their infant son, Cohen Anthony Weaver on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the I.W.K. Grace Hospital, Halifax.
Besides his parents who will always cherish, miss and never forget him, Cohen is survived by his beloved sister, Nina, grand-dad and grandma, Ron and Grace Swan of Lower Rose Bay, his nana, Betty Weaver of Springhill, nannie, Jessie Swan, Lunenburg, uncle, Matthew Swan of Toronto, aunt, Linda (Robert) Jurcina, Amherst and their children, Christopher and Lindsay, uncle, Daniel “Danny” of Kentville, several great-aunts and uncles and their families.
He was predeceased by his grandfather, Edward Weaver of Springhill.
A funeral service for Cohen will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg, Rev. Michael Mitchell, officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the I.W.K. Grace, Hospital, Halifax, through the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg.  www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca
The family would like to thank all the staff at the I.W.K.-Grace Hospital for their compassionate care given to our family at this difficult time in our lives.

Grimm, Maxwell James - 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep March 10, 2010 at Queen’s Manor, Liverpool. He was the son of Gifford and Margaret (Smith) Grimm, Springfield, N.S. His education consisted of machine training in 1940 at N.S.T.C. and continued at Dalhouise University as an Instrument Technician. He had a 31 year career in Ottawa at the National Research Council as a technician and designer in the Physics Division, where he helped design experimental equipment for the Armed Forces during the war. Later his work consisted of designing and construction of the Standard Weight Balance for Canada, standardizing surveyor’s tapes, weights & length measurers for the Dept. of Surveying and Mapping. The standard Time Clock for Canada was also a responsibility; as well he was experimenting with weight balances for the Dept. of Fisheries. He retired in 1973 to Conquerall Bank. He is survived by his wife Elva (Eichel-Eisenhauer); niece Carol Ann (Don) Jennings; great niece Jeanine (Todd) Comeau. He was predeceased by a brother John. There will be no visitation by request. Funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday 12 March in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater, Rev. Eric Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in the Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery. No flowers by request. Memorial donations may be made to Queen’s Manor, Liverpool, the Alzheimer’s Society or the charity of choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.

Drew - Veinot, Hailey Ashley - It is with sorrow we announce the loss of our daughter on Friday, March 5, 2010 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, to parents Ashley Drew and Patrick Veinot. Surviving are maternal grandparents, Michael and Patti (Daniels) Drew, New Germany; paternal grandparents, Ace and Colleen (Robar) Veinot, Springfield; great grandparents, Allister and Donna Daniels, Merville Drew, Mervin and Muriel Robar, Eileen Veinot; uncles, Andrew Veinot, Springfield; Thomas (Adelia) Veinot, Truro; many great aunts and uncles. She was predeceased by great grandmother, Lois Drew; great grandfather, Ronald Veinot. A private service will be held at a later date. No flowers by request, memorial donations may be made to IWK Children’s Hospital or Children’s Wish Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 4895 route 10, New Germany where on-line condolences can be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com

WALSH, Evelyn Beatrice - On March 8th, 2010, Evelyn Beatrice Walsh passed away peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Evelyn "Evie" Beatrice Walsh (Carpenter) was born in 1932, in New Waterford, to John and Bridget (Quinn) Carpenter. She is survived by her husband, Jack; children, Robert (Ellie), Shelagh (Peter Macnab), Bruce, and Naomi; brothers, Bernie (Jean) and Jackie; and many adoring nieces and nephews. A devoted grandmother, she is lovingly remembered by Sarah and Scott Sproul, Jessica Walsh, and Dylan Ryan. She was preceded by her sisters, Mamie MacKinnon and Carmel MacDonald, and brothers, James and Blain Carpenter. Evelyn led the fullest of lives. At 16 she fibbed about her age to get into nursing and graduated at 19 as a Registered Nurse from St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in North Sydney, followed by Dalhousie, where she obtained a certificate in Public Health. A true believer in the collective rights of workers, she was involved in the creation of the Nova Scotia Nurses Union and helped negotiate a breakthrough wage settlement that brought a measure of justice to her profession. Evelyn's leadership was recognized with numerous awards, including the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award. She was past presidents of both the Lunenburg West Women's Liberal Association and the Catholic Women's League of Bridgewater. An advocate for the Head Start program for disadvantaged children, she volunteered for the March of Dimes, the Arthritis Society of Canada, the Red Cross, and many other organizations. She was active in curling clubs in Yarmouth, Bridgewater, and Truro, the LaHave River Yacht Club, and loved a game of bridge with her dear women friends. She also loved the Canadian flag, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and speaking her mind. She worked to ensure that at least some of her grandchildren were bilingual. Politicians from across the political spectrum sought out her advice and wise counsel. But what sustained Evelyn was her 53 year marriage to Jack and the life that they created together. They began that life from a cabin in the Margaree Valley, where she hauled coal on a sled through the snow in winter, and wielded an axe to break through thick river ice for water. Four kids, four grandkids and 23 houses later, she and Jack continued to love, laugh, and celebrate a life of hard work, great food and friendships, wonderful parties, and a passionate intensity that made them both - and everyone they embraced - better people. A celebration of Evelyn's life will take place in St Joseph's Parish, 123 Pleasant St., Bridgewater, on Thursday March 11th, at 11a.m. Reception to follow. Donations may be made to South Shore Regional Hospital Foundation.