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Truro, NS January 16, 2024 It is with great sadness that we, the family of Kevin MacKenzie, announce his passing on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Colchester Easts Hants Health Centre with his family by his side. Kevin passed after a long battle with cancer. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Clyde and Enid (Nichol) MacKenzie. Kevin spent the last years of his life looking after our mother in her home. Kevin is survived by his brother, Alan "Marven" MacKenzie (Patsy Brown), Lower Debert; nephew, William MacKenzie, Lower Debert. He was predeceased by brother, Gary William MacKenzie. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to all the doctors and nurses at both Truro and Halifax hospitals for their care of Kevin over the past few years. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations to a charity of choice in memory of Kevin are welcomed. Tributes, words of comfort and memories of Kevin may be shared with the family here or online at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

North Sydney, NS May 28, 1960 - January 17, 2024 It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our wife mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter and friend on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the age of 63. Barb was surrounded by all of her loving family and dear friends - a room filled with people that knew how fortunate they were to have Barb in their lives. Barb was born in Mill Creek on May 28, 1960 to the late Regina (Gonie) and John “Jack” Harrietha. Barb was a home maker for most of her life. She worked off and on at the Alder Point Fish Plant, taxi stands, and the Petro Canada in Bras D’or, where everyone loved to stop and chat with her. She was always so kind to anyone who crossed her path. Barb could have been whatever she put her mind to. She was forever pulled to her family and friends. She knew after so long that home was where she wanted to be. She wanted to be anything and everything to her family, which turned out to be her biggest comfort in life. She became a touch stone for her family, her friends and anyone who was in need of kindness and acceptance. Barb enjoyed bingo so much that her daughter Rose was introduced to bingo at the ripe old age of 5 years old.  She enjoyed sitting with her close friends just waiting for her numbers to be called. Barb also enjoyed her special subway dates with Kerri - they would get subway and chat for hours. Barb enjoyed being around people she loved. She loved music and singing, playing cards with her friends, and she loved her some darts too. Barb was fortunate enough to have found her friend Darlene, and as life went along, Darlene would become her person, her sister, her partner in crime, her best friend as well as her other close friend Denise. She also became close to her cousins, because unknowingly, she was the favorite cousin. She spent many hours sitting with them at home or on the phone, being the one who would listen without judgement. She would make you feel better and was so good at reminding everyone of their worth. It's hard to tell someone's life story. Barb was just such a bright light. Even during her 14-year battle with cancer her light remained for others to see. Barb was the heart of her family. Her pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. If they were ok, she was ok. One of her favorite stories was when she coached her boys’ first baseball team and they finished the year in 1st. place.  She was so proud - that was Barb. She gave all of herself to her family. How do we say good bye to the one person who held everyone together? They say as long as they say your name, your spirit will remain alive, which means Barb’s spirit will be eternal. Barb is survived by the love of her life Carl - their love was extraordinary; her children Robert, Rose (Jake), Chris (Tracey), Carl (Charlene), Kerri (Trevor), Chenelle; she is also survived by her beautiful grandchildren, Brian (who was like a son to Barb), Jamie, Matt, Brady, Elizabeth, Avaiah, Noah, Cole, Brady; her great-grandchildren Jack, Abby, Beau, Chloe, Brooklyn, Billy, Morgan, Levi, and Adrian; her only surviving brother, Chris (Tracey); sister-in-law Arlene Harrietha; brother-in-law Greg (Tish), niece Kayla and nephew John Ryan; and many special cousins and lifelong friends. Besides her parents Jack and Regina, she was also predeceased by her brother Johnny, along with many aunts, uncles, grandparents and loving family members. A great loss in her life was when her nanny Boo Boo (Boutilier) passed away, they shared a home and so many loving moments. She was Barb’s touchstone. Special gratitude goes out to Joneljim Concrete Construction and all staff for their kindness and support during this difficult time. We would especially like to thank Robert Murchison for going above and beyond for making this time so much easier for us. So, as Barb would say all the time "it's in God's hands" as she had unwavering faith.  Well Nan, it's true. Your strength, your spirit, your beautiful heart, it’s all in God's hands now. We love you. Special thank you to Dr. Kholsmith, Dr. Bagnall, all the wonderful staff of Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. As Jack would say: “Nanny never had a mean bone in her body.” In fact, all Nanny’s bones were good. Visitation for Barbara will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday, January 22, at the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, at St. Joseph Church in Bras d’Or with Rev. Fabian Ihunegbo officiating. A reception will follow at the parish hall. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery will take place in spring.

Antigonish, NS May 1, 1936 - January 16, 2024 In our sorrow we, Michael’s family, share the news of his passing on January 16, 2024, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay on May 1, 1936, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary (McLaughin) Curry. A third-generation funeral home operator until 2013, Michael was a highly respected professional in the business. He attended St. F.X. University, excelled in sports, and was a singer and coach with the X Men of Note, returning to manage the family business in the early 60’s.  Apart from his dedication to work, his community involvement included many years in the Knights of Columbus and Rotary Club – a Past President.  An avid horseman, Michael enjoyed ownership, driving, and training of many horses (pets with personality).  An entertaining piano player, his showmanship qualities continued in roles in musicals. Survived by sisters:  Charmayne and Eileen, Glace Bay; Rosemary (Nick) Czifrik, Salem, N.H.; brothers: Arthur (Anne), Antigonish; Joe (late Sandra), New Waterford; Ernie (Elizabeth), Antigonish; sister-in-law, Joanne Curry, Antigonish; brothers-in-law, Ed (Ginger) Murphy, Sydney; Kevin Peach, Glace Bay; niece and caregiver, Wendy Currie; Jean’s son, Tom MacLean, Glace Bay; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Jean (MacLeod); sisters:  Sr. Marilyn Curry, CSM; Theresa Murphy; Florence Peach; brothers:  Dr. Bill (Cathy), Francis Gerard (Cecilia), Frank, Chuck, and John in infancy; nephew, Bill Curry; and niece, Janice Peach. Visitation will be in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.  Funeral Mass will be in Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay on Monday at 11am, with Fr. Norman MacPhee presiding.  Burial in St. Anne’s Cemetery at a later date. Donation in memory may be made to the charity of your choice appreciated. Funeral arrangements are jointly under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish, and T.W. Curry Funeral Home, Sydney. Online condolences: www. clcurry.com

Dartmouth, NS January 14, 2024 David Clifford Conroy passed away peacefully a day shy of his 78th birthday at the Dartmouth general, with his daughter (Alicia) and son (David) by his side. He had a long ten month battle with many illnesses & complications & chose to go on his own terms. David was a wonderful father to Alicia (Bailey) , David , Jeff/Maria (Julia, Ryan, Jake) , Jen (Nick, Emery) & Ted/Janet (Abbey). He spent almost every day with his granddaughter Bailey from the time she was born.. they were very close.. the sweetest duo you would ever see. David worked as a salesman all his life & was a darn good one. He also loved football & hockey and spent many days/nights at rinks, fields etc. Even being a coach to his son Jeff’s teams. As per his wishes there will be no funeral or visitation, cremation has taken place. We will hold a small invite only celebration of life at a later date.

Berwick, NS January 15, 2024 Ruth Marleine "Sue" Burke, age 85, of Berwick, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, in Grand View Manor, Berwick. Sue was born in Timmins, ON and was a daughter of the late Henry and Leila (Pitt) Welin. She worked as a medic in the Royal Canadian Air Force before becoming an insurance agent. She worked at Cleveland Insurance and loved the Cleveland family. Sue began her involvement in the sport of figure skating at an early age in Timmons, ON. She eventually moved to Greenwood with her husband, Sonny, and children, Christopher and Kelly. Following membership in the Wolfville Skating Club, she then became a founding member and the first President of the Greenwood Skating Club. It wasn’t long before she was the Valley Area Coordinator where, among other activities, she introduced both skaters and judges to development programs. As a member of the Nova Scotia Section Board of Directors, she served as Awards Chair, Skater Development Chair and was the Sections First Precision Chair. She also found herself sitting on both the Section’s Competitions and Judges Committees. She became Section Chair in 1978. Sue evaluated tests at the Junior Silver Free Skate and Dance levels as well as the Bronze/Adult Artistic level and judged at the Novice competitive level. However, she developed a wonderful aptitude and true love for the discipline of Precision skating, now known as Synchronized skating. Sue was a Gold level test Evaluator and Canadian Competitive level Synchronized skating judge and her enthusiasm in this area greatly influenced its growth throughout Nova Scotia. She was the recipient of the Sport Nova Scotia Award in 1982 and the Elizabeth Swan Award in 2000. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Kelly (Doug) Bodie; son, Christopher; grandchildren, Kaila and Steven; brothers, Eric (Margie) and Brian; several nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Stanley "Sonny" in 2022; sister, Diane and brother, Dwight. Cremation has taken place and in keeping with Sue’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Donations in memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.

Rhodes Corner, NS January 23, 2024 LOHNES, Sheila Rose - 74 of Rhodes Corner, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Helen "Freda" (Bruhm) Whynot. Mom was a kind soul with a big heart. She loved her family and friends and was loved by them in return. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was always there to lend a helping hand. She enjoyed playing bingo with her "Bingo Buddies"; the social aspect being the most important, but it was always a bonus if she won some cash too. She was very creative and a talented crafter, having won many prizes for her crafts at the Bridgewater Big Ex, and also did a rug hooking demonstration there. She enjoyed knitting, crochet, rug hooking, quilting and sewing. For many years, she was a seamstress for Suttles and Seawinds in New Germany. Mom had an amazing smile, even when she was feeling ill. Surviving are her husband Roger; children Randy and Tereasa (Ronald); siblings Rayburn, Patsy, Marilyn, Ronald, Raymond and Sylvia; grandchildren Jacob, Megan, Weston; numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Linda. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Rev. Dr. Doug Mailman officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Association for Porphyria or the Charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be made below or by visiting: www.corkumfuneralhome.ca

Bridgetown, NS April 6, 1933 - January 15, 2024 MADER, Beaufort Louis “Beau” ~ Age 90, went to Heaven very peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024, surrounded by his large family. Beau was born April 06, 1933, to the late Louis and Ann (Firth) Mader in Shelburne, NS. He was dearly loved. Beau is survived by his wife, Athena (Devine) Mader; children, Charlotte Anne (Ben) Carter; Sandra (Ron) Cox; Robert (Susan) Mader; and Kathryn (Kirby) Smith; also, brother, Gary Mader; nine grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. Besides his parents, Beau was predeceased by his brother, George; son, Larry; and granddaughter, Holly Spears. Beau served five years in the Royal Canadian Navy, after which he worked mainly in sales until he and Athena purchased G.H. Compton Insurance Agency as their family business until retirement. Beau had many interests and hobbies. He played guitar professionally as a young man, and then for his family throughout his life. He loved sailing, farm animals and pets (He was a founding member of the Mader Family Farm), and winters in Florida. His greatest love was family, and he delighted in hosting family meals, sing-a-longs, and a good game of 45’s. Athena and the family would like to thank the staff of the Veteran’s wing of Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital for their love, compassion, and excellent care over the last year. Visitation will take place from 6-8 p.m., Monday evening in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448. A service in celebration of his life will take place at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 24, in Bridgetown Baptist Church, 313 Granville St. East, Bridgetown.  Rev. Dr. Steven Hopper officiating, with a reception to follow. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society or to Bridgetown Baptist Church. Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

Liverpool, NS January 11, 2024 Smith, Julian R. C., 27, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away suddenly in Liverpool on January 11, 2024. Born in Liverpool, Julian was a son of Byron Smith (Zena Foote) and Angela Morris (David Whalen).Julian loved four wheeling and working on cars. The greasier he was, the better! His boys were his life.Besides his parents, Julian is survived by his sons Shane and Thomas, their mother Melissa Buchanan and stepdaughter Jamie Buchanan of Shelburne. His sister Danielle (Mitchell Everett) nieces; Trinity, Alexis, Madison, Cassidy and nephew Dalton, stepsisters Shannon Smith and Eunice Smith and stepbrother Stephen Smith. Grandparents Peggy Williams and Papa Fred. Predeceased by nephew Brody. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool where a memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. No flowers by request, donations to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

Kentville, NS March 29, 1941 - January 16, 2024 Following a rich, full life of service and love, Gay, age 82, passed away gently and peacefully at Valley Hospice, Kentville, on January 16, 2024 with Peter, her husband of sixty-one years, holding her hand. She did it all: career woman, devoted mother and grandmother, dedicated foster parent in both Nova Scotia and the State of Illinois, talented editor of and contributor to her husband’s writings, staunch supporter of animal welfare, and faithful volunteer at Valley Regional Hospital. Gay also served on the Eastern Kings Memorial Hospital Foundation Board and did volunteer work with Kosovo refugees at Aldershot. Born in western New York State on March 29, 1941, she was the instigating force behind her family’s move to Nova Scotia during Canada’s Centennial Year of 1967, and treasured her citizenship in her adopted country and province. She served the Bank of Montreal as Senior Teller and Acadia University in the Housing Department and as Director of Conference Services. She loved and was loved by son Kendrick (Betty); daughter Anne (Kevin Moggy, deceased, and Bill Molnar); grandsons Alexander and Steven Moggy, and granddaughter Sidney Riddle. The family is indebted to friends and medical professionals whose outstanding care and attention eased Gay’s final years, especially family physician Dr. Hazen Burton, VG Hospital oncologist Dr. Katherina Kieser, the compassionate nurses and caregivers of Valley Hospice and the Victorian Order of Nurses, tireless 911 Emergency Medical Services workers, dedicated staff members at Valley Regional Hospital and Eastern Kings Memorial Health Center, Cochrane’s Pharmacy in Wolfville, and the Canadian Red Cross. Cremation was entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home. At Gay’s request, there will be neither funeral nor visitation. Donations in her memory will be welcomed by the Valley Hospice Foundation and other medical care providers, animal welfare organizations, or a charity of one’s choice.

Queensport, NS January 14, 2024 Kenneth George "Ken" Fitzgerald – 67 – Queensport, passed away Sunday January 14th, 2024, at Guysborough Memorial Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late James and Helen (LLoy) Fitzgerald. Ken is survived by his partner of over 40 years, Charles "Chuck" Tovey.  He and Chuck shared many years together in Queensport where they enjoyed gardening, reading, cooking, and volunteering in the preparation of community dinners to support the local Catholic parish.  Ken and Chuck’s chihuahuas Duke and Dutchess and dachshunds Gertrude and Gunther were very special to both of them. Before moving to Queensport, Ken worked in both the insurance and hardware fields. Besides Chuck, he is survived by his brother James (Julia), Bridgewater, Keith, Antrim; sister Sharon (Azur) Smajlovic, Halifax; and nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents; sisters-in-law Pauline (James’ former wife) and Shirley (Keith’s former wife). Cremation has taken place with a graveside service to be held in Queensport at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Services, 135 College Street, Antigonish. Online condolences, www.clcurry.com.

Morden, NS January 17, 2024 It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of our mother Sally Marie Janes (91, of Morden, NS). Our mother passed away peacefully with her family by her side, January 17, 2024. Marie, by the wings of an angel has been lifted up to dwell within the presence of our Lord in Heaven. Marie is predeceased by the love of her life, her husband, Roy Elwin Janes, parents, Michael Murphy, and Rita (Hall) Murphy, brother John (Carmel), and sisters Eileen (Michael Cleary), and Paula (Frank Buck). Marie is survived by her five children Michael (Mary Ann), Edmonton AB, Paula (Mark Woodland), Kingston NS, Rick (Donna), Beaverbank NS, Chris (Cathy), Kingston NS and John (Teresa), Morden NS. Marie is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and another great grandson due in February. Marie enjoyed sewing, porcelain dolls, gardening, knitting and crocheting. She took immense joy knitting small hats and baby blankets, donating them to be given out to newborns in local hospitals. Held tightly in our hearts and forever missed.

Baker Settlement, NS December 18, 1953 - January 12, 2024 Edward Joseph Jesso, 70 years old of Baker Settlement passed away on January 12, 2024 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born on December 18, 1953 t home in Ship Cove, Port au Port NL, to the late Howard and Alma (Young) Jesso. Eddy came to Nova Scotia at the age of 13 and he went on the scallop boats until his retirement. He is survived by his wife Sharon (Veinot) (Tanner) Jesso; son Rodney Jesso; stepson Jonathan (Holly) Tanner; stepdaughter Lisa-Mae (Adam) Eisenhauer; grandson Antonio Jesso; step grandson Austin Tanner; sisters Mercedes (Roy) Dunn, Kentucky, USA; Patricia (Wayne) Lucas, Alice Benoit, Ann Bullen (Carl Benoit), all of NL; several nieces, nephews and godchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Donald and Rodney Jesso; sister-in-law Patsy Benoit. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. A private service will be held in Baker Settlement Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Baker Settlement Cemetery or the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of the R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville.