Hazel Geneva Aulenback
81, of Bridgewater, passed away June 22, 2002 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater  Born in Upper Branch, she was a daughter of the late Everette and Mary Eisnor. She is survived by her husband, Robert, a daughter, Susan, Bridgewater; 2 sons, Loraine (Marion), Cookville; Ricky (Donna), Lower Branch; grandchildren, Ronald, Sherry, Gregory, Krystal and Leslie-Anne; great grandchildren, Daniel and Tyler. There will be no visitation at the funeral home by request. A public graveside service will be held 11am Wednesday in the Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater, Capt. Paul officiating. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the charity of your choice through the Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater.

Roy William Banks
63, of Bridgewater, passed away February 26, 2002 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of Annie (Dorey) Banks and the late James Ira Banks. Besides his mother, he is survived by his brother, Ira Jr., Bridgewater; 3 sisters, Marjorie (Frank) O’Brien, Bridgewater; Audrey (Richard) Wamboldt, Wileville; June (Vincent) Hubley, Mount Pleasant. He was predeceased by a brother, James. Visitation will be held Friday from 7 to 9pm in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral service will be held 11am Saturday in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bridgewater, Archdeacon John Clarke officiating. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice through the funeral home.

Mary Frances Beazley
86, of Wileville, Lunenburg County, formerly of West Chezzetcook, passed away May 29, 2002 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret (Weaver) Pitcher. She is survived by a son, William “Bill” (Norma) Holman, Wileville; daughter, Betty (John) Gentles, Trenton, Ont.; a step-daughter, Margaret Ash, Lawrencetown; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a great great granddaughter; a sister, Veronica Edwards, Hammonds Plains; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her 1st husband, William Holman; 2nd husband, Gerald Beazley; sisters, Margaret, Mildred, Jean; step-sister Gertrude Brown. Visitation will be held Saturday from 7 to 9pm and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm, all in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral mass will be held 10am Monday in St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Bridgewater, Father Michael Walsh officiating. Burial will follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church or the Shaid Animal Shelter through the funeral home.

Alvin Benjamin Bolivar
77, of Conquerall Mills, Lunenburg County, passed away December 26, 2002 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Waterloo, he was a son of the late Emmanuel and Elsie (Stewart) Bolivar. He is survived by his wife, Helen (Slauenwhite); daughter, Donna (Wilfred) Carter, Conquerall Mills; grandchildren, Candice, Justin; brother, Stanley (Phyllis), Conquerall Mills; sister, Pauline (Steadman) Himmelman, Pleasantville; several nieces. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4pm in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater and from where funeral service will be held 1:30pm Monday, Rev. Laurence Mawhinney officiating. Burial will follow in the Conquerall Mills Presbyterian Cemetery. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Creighton Roy Brown

65, Sherbrooke Lake, Lunenburg County, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends on November 10, 2002. Born February 11, 1937 in Sydney, Cape Breton, Creighton was the son of the late Russell Creighton and Dorothy Roye (Browne) Brown. He is survived by his wife, Eliza Schurman; children, Janice (David Fralic) Fralic-Brown, and Paul (Paula MacInnis) Brown, both of Halifax; stepchildren, Eloise Graves, Halifax, Matthew and Nathan Graves, both of Ottawa, Ontario; sisters, Joan Fitch, Ottawa, Ontario, Nancy (Jim) Bodo, Port Coquitlam, BC; first wife, Shirley (Clayton) Leslie, Kentville; many beloved grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Graeme Creighton in 1991. Throughout his life Creighton was very active in the local community, regional voluntary organizations and social justice groups. He was a gifted adult educator, facilitator and activist. For many years Creighton was an integral member of Tatamagouche Centre, serving on its Board of Directors, various committees and providing leadership in many programs (focusing on men, aging, relationships, adult education, transformational leadership, community development, dealing with cancer, etc) Creighton traveled to Guatemala on several occasions and was involved in the Guatemala Breaking the Silence Network, an organization dedicated to promoting human rights in that country. His concern for youth led to him taking leadership roles with Canada World Youth, Katimavik, Heartwood, Youth on Purpose and other youth – focused associations. His working life also reflected his commitment to others – as an Anglican priest in Nova Scotia, then as a Field Officer and Regional Director with the Company of Young Canadians and as a Staff Development Officer with the federal government for many years. Most recently Creighton was active in community theatre, performing with the Flying Fish Co-op, the Take a Bow Performers and the Chester Theatre Group. He also sang with the New Germany and Area Men’s Choir and the Chester Studio Singers. Creighton touched many people during his life. He was a student and teacher of the Course in Miracles. His openness,  creativity and willingness to explore all aspects of life was an inspiration to those he met. Creighton was probably best known for his wonderful sense of humor, big generous hugs and unconditional loving presence. He will be missed. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 4895 route 10, New Germany. A celebration of Creighton’s life will be held at St. James Anglican Church Hall, Mahone Bay, on Saturday, November 16 at 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations in Creighton’s memory may be made to the Tatamagouche Centre (Friends of the Centre Fund, R. R. #3, Tatamagouche, NS  BOK 1VO) or to Heartwood Institute’s Creighton Brown Scholarship Fund for Emerging Youth Leaders (Heartwood, R. R. #7, Bridgewater, NS  B4V 3J5).

Beulah Muriel Cantelope
91, of Bridgewater, passed away December 14, 2002 in the Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg. Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Effie (Ross) Mason. She is survived by daughters Sheila Mae (Vaughn) Dempster, Lower Sackville; Angela Rosalie (Jack) Burton, Ingersol, Ont.; Judith Suzanne (Elmer) Lohnes, Wileville; sons Dawson Franklin (Patricia), Jordon Falls; Jon Winston (Francis), Woodbridge, Ont.; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Dawson, a brother James Mason. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 Monday in Sweeny’s Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater.  Funeral service will be held 2 pm Tuesday in the Bridgewater United Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. Thomas Harvey officiating. Family flowers only, memorial donations may be made to Harbour View Haven, Home for Special Care, Lunenburg or to the charity of choice.

L. Elmer M. Conrad
79, of Lower Branch, passed away March 2, 2002 in the Veteran’s Unit of the Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born, May 8, 1922, in Branch LaHave, he was a son of the late Lester and Bernice (Veinot) Conrad. He was a Veteran of the Second World War serving from 1943 – 1946 with the North Shore Regiment.  He served in Canada, Britain, and Northeast Europe.  He was Past President, Past Zone Commander and Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24, Bridgewater. He was a Fisheries officer for 17 years and then worked with Michelin until retirement. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater; a member of the MicMac Rod and Gun Club; Past Member of the Christmas Tree Association; a member of the Progressive Conservative Party. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marion (Keddy); daughters, Sandra Emenau, Bridgewater; Debbie (Stephen) Loughnan, Prospect; granddaughters, Heather and Kelly Emenau; sister, Reta (Norman) Bolivar, Baker Settlement; brother, Harold (Pauline), Upper Branch; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Delmer. Visitation will be held today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm, with a public legion   tribute service being held at 7pm, all in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral service will be held 11am Tuesday in St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater, Rev James Slack Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillside Cemetery, Branch LaHave. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater or the Alzheimer Society of N S through the funeral home.
In later years, he was robbed of his dignity by Alzheimer’s.

David Wayne Corkum
41, of Dayspring, passed away February 4, 2002 at home. Born in Bridgewater, he was the son of the late Raymond and Jean (Haines) Corkum. He is survived by his brothers Michael (Alma), Bridgewater; Jeffrey, Halifax; sister Debra (Kirk) Anthony, Baker Settlement; nephews Nicholas and Stephen. He was predeceased by a brother Peter. Visitation will be held from 7 – 9 p.m. Thursday in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater.  Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bridgewater, Archdeacon John Clarke officiating. Interment will follow in the Dayspring Cemetery.  Family flowers only.  Memorial donations may be made to the charity of choice through the funeral home.

Nellie Letitia Cross
80 passed away at the South Shore Regional Hospital, February 5th 2002. Born in West Dublin, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lucretia (Meisner) Cross. She is survived by husband Simeon Cross, Conquerall Mills; sons, Wilbert Cross, New Germany, whom she resided with for the past five years, Clarence (Shelia), Conquerall Mills; grandchildren Jason, Amanda, Melissa, Amie, Kristina, Eric, and two great grandchildren, Cody and Alyssa; sisters Garnett (Gerald) Baker, Crousetown, Doris (Douglas) Oxner and Elizabeth Black, Bridgewater. She was predeceased by a son Gordon, two brothers Oswald and Everett. Visitation will be held 2-4 p.m, Thursday and 2-4 p.m. Friday, funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday all in Sweeny’s Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater, Rev. Laurence Mawhinney officiating.  Burial to follow in the Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Conquerall Mills.  Family flowers only,  Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stoke Foundation of NS; Kidney Foundation, 235-1657 Barrington St., Halifax, NS B3J 2A1; and to the Hemford Fire Department, Hemford.

Donald Franklyn Crossland
72, of Maitland, Lunenburg County, passed away peacefully February 1, 2002, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, after a brief illness. Born December 29, 1929 in Clearland, he was a son of the late George and Nita (Gilnaught) Crossland. Donald was employed with Maritime Tel and Tel for 39 plus years as a lineman, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. He is survived by his wife, the former Shirley Barry; sons, Dwight, Branch LaHave; Edward (Virginia Oickle), Lower Northfield; Gary (Elizabeth Wentzell), West Northfield; a daughter, Patricia (Eddy Hodder), Middle LaHave; twin grandsons, Joseph and Jonathan Crossland, West Northfield; granddaughter, Vanessa Nauss, Middle LaHave; sisters, Isabel Crossland and Rowena Rhuland, both of Mahone Bay. He was predeceased by his brother, Edward. A memorial service will be held 11am Monday in the Christ Anglican Church, Maitland, Rev. Linda MacDonald officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the Christ Anglican Cemetery, Maitland. There will be no visitation at the funeral home by request. No flowers by request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Christ Anglican Church, Maitland or the N S Heart and Stroke Foundation through Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater.

Ivan Ronald Dagley
83, of Conquerall Mills, Lunenburg County, passed away December 10, 2002 in the Veterans Unit of the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg.  Born in Italy Cross, he was a son of the late John and Josie (Wile) Dagley. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served overseas with the West Nova Scotia Regiment. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24 in Bridgewater and a member of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Upper LaHave. He is survived by his daughter, Marguerite (Holley) Jayne, Middlewood; his sons, Ivan Jr, Hebron, Yarmouth County; Brian, Conquerall Mills; grandchildren, Daniel Jayne, Major Andrew Jayne, Gretchen Dagley, Brent Dagley, Kody Dagley, Kristan Dagley; great grandchildren, Kaleb Jayne, Abbey Jayne; brothers, John and Duncan, both of Italy Cross; ½ sister Florence, Lynn, Mass. He was predeceased by his wife Almira (Hebb); grandson Kayne Dagley in infancy; sister, Helen Stewart; brother, Wallace; 2 ½ brothers and 2 ½ sisters. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm in Sweeny’s Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater and from where a public legion tribute service will be held 7 pm Sunday. Funeral service will be held 11am Monday in St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Upper LaHave, Rev. David Dellapinna officiating. Burial will follow in the Middle LaHave Cemetery. No flowers by request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St Matthews Anglican Church, Lunenburg County VON or the Lower LaHave Cemetery.

Laura Mildred Davis (Cann)
87, of Bedford, passed away peacefully December 19, 2002. Born in North Sydney, October 31, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Parker and Isabel Cann. Mildred graduated from the former Victoria General Hospital School of Nursing 1941. Mildred was the beloved wife of the late Paul Trueman Davis.  Loving mother of sons, Frank (Barbara), Halifax; Bill Vancouver; Jim (Sharon), Bridgewater; daughter, Elizabeth (Michael) Murray, Calgary.  She is also survived by her sister Melba Gowda, North Sydney; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She is resting in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater.  No visitation.  Funeral service will be held 11 am Monday, December 23, in Bridgewater United Church, Hillcrest St. Bridgewater, Rev. Ivan Norton officiating.

Ralph Arnold Doherty
73, of Bridgewater passed away July 22, 2002 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater after a courageous fight with cancer. Born in Pickett’s Cove, New Brunswick, he was the son of the late Roy and Blanche (Wiggins) Doherty. Ralph was employed with the T. Eaton Company for many years, followed by 40 years in the jewellery industry before his retirement from Charm Jewellery in Bridgewater. He is survived by his wife, Doris (Fraser); his sons, Webster, Richard, Douglas, Trevor; daughters, Florence Gemmill, Esther Dares, Susan Jackson, Linda Supple, Nancy Doherty; 17 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren;  sisters, Beulah Doherty, Bernice Greer, Roberta MacCauley, Marlene Mercer, Jean Maston. A memorial service will be held 2pm Friday in the Bridgewater United Church, Rev. Ivan Norton officiating. A reception will follow in the Christian Education Center of the Bridgewater United Church. There will be no visitation at the funeral home by request. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to the Lodge That Gives, 5826 South St., Halifax or the Lun. Co. VON, through Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater.

Donald David Dorey
59 of Bridgewater, was taken away suddenly, Sunday March 10, 2002 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born January 19, 1943 in Bridgewater, he was a son of the late Tracey and Laura (Hatt) Dorey. He was retired from Scotia Trawler Equip. Ltd. He is survived by his wife, Donna (Himmelman); son, Kevin and his wife, Lise, granddaughter Natasha, Whitby, Ont.; daughter, Kim and Kevin, Italy Cross; brother, Willis (Thelma), Bridgewater; sisters, Pauline (Arnold) Miller, Berwick; Barbara Brown, Bridgewater; Irene, Bridgewater;  Mary (Alfred) Farmer, Bridgewater; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Merle and a brother and sister in infancy. A public graveside service will be held 2pm Wednesday in the Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater, Rev. Willis Ott officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home by request. Immediate Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to the N S Lung Association or the charity of your choice through Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater.

David Allen Eichel
54, of Rhodes Corner, Lunenburg County, passed away August 8, 2002 in Greenfield, Queens County. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of Ruby (Himmelman) Eichel of Bridgewater and the late Douglas Eichel. He was an affiliate member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 24 in Bridgewater. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife Diane (Douglas), daughters, Michelle (Robert) Ley, Hebbville; Angela Bunnett, Ontario; 2 grandchildren, Ryan and Nicole; a brother, Wayne (Florence), Bridgewater; a sister, Karen (Boyd) Oickle, Cookville. Besides his father, he was predeceased by a son, Corey. Visitation will be held Sunday from 7 to 9pm in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater and from where a public legion tribute service will be held 7pm Sunday .Funeral service will be held 11am Monday in Sweeny’s Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater, Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Intermit will follow in the Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to the charity of your choice through the funeral home. 

Calvin Leo Eisnor
61, New Germany, Lunenburg Co., passed away Monday, September 23, 2002 at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in New Germany he was the son of Leo Eisnor, New Germany and the late Dorothy (Drew) Eisnor. He has been employed for over 16 years with the South West Regional School Board as a school bus driver. Surviving are his wife the former Eveline Emino. Daughter Carla Zinck, New Canada; son, Stephen (Krista) Emino, Watford;. Grandchildren, Connor and Prewitt Zinck, Olivia Emino. Visitation 7 -9 p.m. Thursday in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, #4895 route 10, New Germany. Graveside funeral service 11 a.m., Friday at Pinehurst Community Cemetery, Pinehurst. Linda Kuschnik officiating. Family flowers only, donations to any charity.

Dulcie Verda Ellis
81, of Dartmouth, passed away December 14, 2002 in the Dartmouth General Hospital, Dartmouth. Born in Springhill, Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late John Edward and Annie Blanch (Brown) McDermott. She was a school teacher in the Halifax area for 35 years until her retirement. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Ann Huntley (Dartmouth); grandson, Carson Way. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Killiam Ellis; brothers, Albert, Murray, Warren. Funeral arrangements have been transferred from Sweeny’s Funeral Home in Bridgewater to the A. L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland St., Dartmouth where visitation will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held 9:30am Wednesday in the funeral chapel, Rev. Sandra Cox officiating. Burial will follow at 3:30pm in the Riverside Cemetery, Yarmouth. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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