All Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts. We announced the passing of Phillip Douglas States 76 of Windsor on Tuesday, December 5th 2023 in Halliburton place at Hants Community Hospital. Born May 7th 1947. He was a son of the late Viola States. Phillip leaves behind his brothers Elroy, (Edith) States, Dwight States and sister Kathy (Glenn) Gray.Phillip was pre-deceased by his mother Viola States,  sisters Joan States, Lillian States and Maggie States (In infancy) and brothers Lawson States and...

Fred Sanford passed away peacefully Dec. 4 at Hants Community Hospital after a long and courageous struggle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family who walked the journey with him. Fred was a man with a great sense of humour and a joke for every occasion. He was a wonderful father, loving husband, avid gardener and woodsman, carpenter, and fixer of all things. He was generous with his time, his talents, his wisdom and even some of his tools. He was born on May 16, 1945, in...

With heavy hearts, the family of Gary Harlow announces his passing at home on Dec. 3, 2023 .  Born in Halifax on June 8, 1950, he was the son of the late Mervyn and L. Grace (Baggett) Harlow.  He is survived by his loving wife Joanne (Latter) and sons Jason and Jeffery (Blaine) along with nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents, Gary was predeceased by his brothers John (Bill), Wallace, George, sister L Marlene Mitchell and Sandra in infancy.   Gary loved to cook...

GERALD JULIAN ROY — 87, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023 at St. Vincents Nursing Home in Halifax, NS. Born in Brandon, Manitoba, he was the son of the late Dewey and Yvonne (St. Germaine) Roy. Gerald spent his career in the Canadian Armed Forces and later retired to beautiful Quebec City. He was an avid reader with an intense curiosity, a marathon runner and a devoted father, husband, brother, uncle and friend to many. Survived by his daughter Catherine Dube, Dartmouth; sons;...

Corporal Charles Gordon Kennington (IIPPCLI Ret’d) With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Charles. He passed peacefully away on December 1st, at the age of 61, with the love of his life by his side. He leaves behind with precious memories his loving wife Dawn, his children Chana (Ph’razer), Charlynn (Hannah), Chad and Spencer. Stepchildren Sabrina (Brandon), Kai (Megan), and Herb. Predeceased by his parents; Charles Leavis and Norma Jean Kennington (Jay) and baby sister Chana...

Tompkins, Nancy age 89 of Hantsport passed away on December 1st 2023. Born January 7th 1934 she was the daughter of the late Ora (Wood) and Ralph E Kelley of West Brooklyn.She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Linda and Carson Davis, grandson Jason Adams and great grandchildren; Brooklyn and Madison Davis, Finnley and Fiona Adams and chosen great grandson Dawson Hiltz. Her sisters Margaret Pellow, Orabelle Kennedy, Sadie Schofield, Rita salter, and brothers Samuel Kelley and Frank...

In Loving Memory of Alan Paul Cyr (1963-2023)It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Paul Cyr (60), a beacon of positivity, generosity, and laughter. Born in Quebec and nurtured in Deep Brook, Nova Scotia, Alan's life was a testament to the enduring power of love, family, community, and cherished friendships.Alan's journey took him from the shores of Annapolis Royal, through the corridors of NSIT, to the vast landscapes of the oil industry out west. His professional...

Lovett, G. Wayne passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2023. He answered the call to help with the gardening at Heaven’s Gate. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father and partner G. Wayne Lovett. Wayne was born at home in Dartmouth on August 11, 1942. He was the son of George A. Lovett (1984) and G. Shirley Harley (2006). Wayne is survived by his loving partner Steven Yochoff, Dartmouth, and former wife Marilyn A. Mason, (Jim) Fall River. He is also...

Barker, Janet PrimrosePeacefully and surrounded by her family, Janet passed away on Friday, November 17th, 2023 at the age of 77.Janet will be lovingly remembered by her children Jodie (Michael) Hanson, James (Meredith) Barker, Jennifer (Vince) Zolli; grandchildren, Cole, Clio, Val, Mitchell, Avery, Luca and Stefan. She will also be dearly missed by Kym Nash and Wayne Doyle.Janet was predeceased by her loving husband Eugene Villamere; Sister, Lisa Crowe and her parents, Eric and Primrose...

Mark Spencer Leefe (1964 – 2023)It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Mark Spencer Leefe – 59, of Kentville, on Thursday, November 16th.  Born in Kentville, NS on February 21, 1964, he was the son, and only child, of the late Carl and Marilyn “Anne” (Cunningham) Leefe.Mark worked as a Professional Drywaller for 30+ years of his working career, both as an employer and employee.  He was known for the quality of his work throughout the Annapolis...