Obituary Notice for Ralph Lawson Schofield

Ralph Lawson Schofield - 90, formerly of West Brooklyn, Kings County, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born in Hortonville, Kings County, he was the son of the late Lawson and Reta (Lyons) Schofield. He served with the Canadian Armed Forces in the Royal Signal Corps from 1942-1969. Following his military service, Ralph worked with the Federal Public Service, retiring in 1982. He is survived by his wife, the former Catherine Fitzgerald; a sister, Josephine (Don Beckwith), Martins River; three sisters-in-law, Mabel Schofield, Mary Schofield and Esther (Gordon) Eastwood; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by three brothers, Russell, Claude and Burnell. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. There will be no visitation, by request. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012 in St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Cemetery, Ridge Road, Wolfville, Father Larry Pitcher officiating. A reception will follow in the White Family Funeral Home. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville

Obituary Notice for Douglas Graydon Freeman

May 10, 2012 respectively and peacefully passed away at home after a brief battle with Leukemia. He was surrounded by family and a very dear friend, Doug was 70 years of age. He retired from the Canadian Forces as a Warrant Officer after 33 years of service. Doug was renowned for his hockey and ball skills and a passion for golf. He was a great man. He will be missed. A celebration of his life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560 in Kingston on June 9th from 1-4 P.M

Obituary Notice for Huguette Roy.

Spouse of Sigs Club member Réal Donati, CD (MWO ret’d)





À l'Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, le vendredi 4 mai 2012, à l'âge de 58 ans et 6 mois, est décédée madame Huguette Roy, épouse de monsieur Réal Donati et fille de Marie-Laure Pomerleau et de feu Léo-Paul Roy.
Elle demeurait à Beauceville.  Elle laisse dans le deuil sa mère madame Marie-Laure Pomerleau (feu Léo-Paul Roy); son époux monsieur Réal Donati; ses enfants : Nadia Gaudreau (Marc-André Cormier) et Steve Gaudreau; sa petite-fille Jasmine Cormier;  ses frères et soeurs : Gilles, Monique, Solange (Réjean Courtemanche), feu Marc-André (Lise Latulippe), Lise, Bertrand (Noël-Ange Paré), Charles, feu Yvon Claude, Odile, Alain (Lucie Trépanier) et Renault; son beau-fils François Donati (Chantal Donati) et leurs enfants Maxim et Sarah Donati; sa belle-mère madame Thérèse Bernier (feu Philippe Donati);  ses beaux-frères et belles-soeurs : André Donati (Ginette Beaumont), Lise Sirois (Jean Séguin) et Daniel Sirois (Thérèse Duval). Elle laisse également dans le deuil plusieurs neveux, nièces, cousins, cousines et ami(e)s.

Les funérailles eurent lieu le jeudi 10 mai 2012 à 10h30 en l'église Saint-François de Beauceville et de là au crématorium du Parc commémoratif Chaudière-Appalaches. Ultérieurement, les cendres seront déposées au cimetière paroissial sous la direction du Centre funéraire Gérald Cloutier inc. 208, route 108 à Beauceville.
Vos témoignages de sympathie peuvent se traduire par un don à la Société canadienne du cancer 6140, 6e Avenue Saint-Georges de Beauce G5Z 1P2.  Pour renseignements:  Centre funéraire Gérald Cloutier Inc.
Tél. : (418) 774-3411,  Télécopieur : (418) 774-2011,  Site Web : http://www.geraldcloutier.com/

Obituary Notice for Philip Edwin Bagnell

Philip Edwin Bagnell, beloved and devoted husband of Isabel (Townsend) and loving father of Philip Clyde (Heather) and Isobel May (Charles) MacLennan passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on April 28, 2012. He was 92 and enjoyed a remarkably full and healthy life. The son of William Fulse and Ethel May (Bragg) Bagnell of North Sydney, he attended Sydney Mines High School where he was a strong student and excellent hockey player. On graduation from high school he joined the Canadian Army to serve in the Second World War and was honourably discharged a sergeant in the signal corps at war’s end. His interest in telegraphy continued through his hobby as a ham operator and he sent code with a strong and distinctive “fist” throughout his life. An excellent athlete, he was a member of the Canadian Army Goose Bay championship hockey team of 1944 - 1945. After the war he took a position in Halifax as an agent with London Life Insurance Company, serving families in the hydrostone and north end of Halifax. A strong churchman, he was Sunday school superintendent at Edgewood United Church and was a member of the small post-war congregation that built the present day Edgewood United Church. He was a member of the volleyball league in Halifax, playing with St. John’s during this time. In the mid-fifties, he accepted a transfer as Regional Manager of the London Life office in Moncton, New Brunswick. In Moncton, his civic commitment followed the interests of his children – he served on the church board for the Central United Church Scout Troop and as president of the Moncton High School Parent and Teacher Association. He returned to Halifax as regional manager in the mid- sixties and remained there until accepting the position as district manager for the Cape Breton London Life Office in Sydney – a position his father and brother Rollie held before him. He retired from London Life in the early eighties and for the past 30 years he and Isabel have enjoyed full and rewarding lives together with family and friends. Married 71 years, it is not possible for those who knew them to not think of one without the other, and usually hand-in-hand. Until well into their eighties, they drove to Florida each winter and then enjoyed summers in their beloved and familiar haunts in Louisbourg, Kennington Cove, Gabarus, and around Cape Breton. He was an active member of the Louisbourg Masonic Lodge and of First United Church in Sydney. His love of hockey never waned and he was a season ticket holder with the Screaming Eagles. In addition to his loving wife Isabel, son Philip and daughter Isobel, he is survived by his much loved grandchildren Alexa (Patrick Keefe) Bagnell, Jeffrey (Nancy) MacLennan, Scott (Suzie) Bagnell, Sheridan (Greg) Bailly, Christina (Jon Beardsley) MacLennan, Kurt (Susan) MacLennan, and Regan Bagnell and great grandchildren Connor, Ian and Grant (Alexa); Jordan, Zac and Carter (Jeff); Mac and Annika (Scott); Sawyer, Olin and Thatcher (Sheridan); Isobel and William (Christina); and Emily, Matthew and Olivia (Kurt). The family will celebrate his life with friends and family on Saturday, May 5 from 2–4 and 7–9 at S.W. Chants & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. The service will be held at First United Church on Sunday, May 6 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Wade Reppert officiating. Interment will be Harbourview Cemetery, Louisbourg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the IWK Hospital for Children in Halifax. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.chantfuneralhome.com/.

Obituary Notice for Wilf Egan

Peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 surrounded by family at the age of 91. Loving and beloved husband for 65 years of D. Maizie Lever. Loving father of Jane Mary and Richard John, both of whom died in infancy but were ever remembered by their parents; of John (Donna) Ottawa, Joanne (Jack) Gatineau, Daniel (Diane) Ottawa and Thomas (Carla) Victoria, B.C. Loving grandfather of Bill, Rob, Katherine, Laura, Shane, Jessica and Chloë. Great grandfather of Katelyn, Nicholas, Tyler, Blake, Dezaraie, Aiden and Skye. A special thanks to Lyne Meunier (Veteran Affairs), the Community Care Access Centre, Dr. Swami (Palliative Care), Dr. D. McDougall (family physician), At-Home-Hospice, the personal support workers and homecare nurses for their compassionate care and support. Also a special thanks to Sam (Rexall Pharma Plus) for your continued support over the years. Wilfred was for many years a member of the RCCS. During World War II he was awarded the Military Cross and was Mentioned-in-Dispatches while serving with the 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade in North Western Europe. He later commanded the 3rd Signals Regiment (M) and served as President of Canadian Signals Association. He was awarded the Canadian Centennial Medal in 1967. Wilfred held a number of positions in the federal public service and at the time of retirement was Department Secretary of Public Works Canada. In keeping with Wilfred’s wishes, there will be no visitation prior to the Mass. A celebratory Funeral Mass will be held at St. Basil’s Roman Catholic Church, 940 Rex Avenue, Ottawa on Monday, April 30th at 10:30 a.m. Those wishing to do so may make an in memoriam donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute or to the charity of their choice.

Occupy Ottawa

Subject: Operation: Occupy Ottawa
My name is Fred Weaver and I live near Quesnel B.C. I am a veteran, having served  in the C.A.(R) with the R.C.E. and I am medically pensioned at 56 %.

We are currently in the early stages of planning to hold a Canadian Forces and R.C.M.P. rally in Ottawa at the Parliament Bldgs for the purpose of demanding that DVA make the necessary changes to the New Veterans Charter to better support our veterans and to stop the pillaging of the funds set aside in trust for the veterans.  The date selected is June 6th, 2013 ( the 69th anniversary of D-Day ) and fairly close to the next Federal election.

We are asking ALL veterans from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island to join us in Ottawa on that date. Please bring your motorhomes, travel trailers, campers or tents, as well as your medals and be prepared to stay at the Parliament grounds for as long as it takes. This will be a PEACEFUL rally but it is our intention to disrupt traffic flow in and around the city in order to garner as much media attention as possible.

Our plan is to spread the word through the various Retired Veterans Associations across Canada as well as the Royal Canadian Legion, Anavets and other veteran organizations. You can also help by telling your email buddies and phoning veterans who are not on line.

I have recently spoken with Col. Pat Stogran, our first Ombudsman who has offered to support this rally in every way and has also offered to lead a team of hand picked negotiators in dealing with DVA should the need arise.

Further information will be forthcoming as the planning progresses.  Any support, suggestions or ideas that you may have will be greatly appreciated.

 Start planning now, form convoys with your friends AND MARK THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN TO MEET US THERE.


Fred Weaver,   Phone 250 -747-2221   Email:   fweaver5522@yahoo.ca  

Obituary Notice for John C Dunlop

LCol John C Dunlop.  At home on Wednesday, April 25th, surrounded by family, my husband John passed away, after a brief and brave battle with Cancer. John leaves behind his wife Honey (nee JaneCharboneau) and his four sons and their wives, David and Deanne, Chris and Sarah, Mike and the late Sarah, Doug and Margaret. He was a very proud Papa of his four grandsons and one granddaughter. He was our happy pappy and very much loved. He will be missed. There will be a celebration of John's life at the Pinecrest Visitation Centre on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Military Families Fund (4210 Labelle Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2) or the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.