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Mar 17 2009 09:41 pm
Even though Barry grew up in Parrsboro we never really knew him until he came to Faith Baptist Church in Great Village. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend to everyone who knew him. We were truely blessed to have known him. We are still watching out for Sherri and Cannaan and always will.
Dec 24 2008 04:08 am
Thank You.
You are so much appreciated for what you do. Please keep up the great work!
Sue
Oct 10 2008 03:58 am
Thank You for this memorial page.
As it is so memerable to be able to see who we once were and have been so close to and to be able to remember them.. great job and please keep this site up!
Thanks
A family member to Myrna L.
Jan 18 2008 03:54 am
This is so nice. I lost my uncle Richard pettigrew just be for Christmas and my aunt Audrey Phinney 2 day after Christmas I miss them so much it was hard to see them go but I know they are now in a save place.
Amy Pettigerw
Jul 9 2007 11:49 am
This is a very nice thing to do for the people of the Parrsboro area.
Barb
May 22 2007 12:00 am
This is a nice thing to do!
I'll e-mail you some pics to put on.
Larry & Richard would of liked it.
Thanks Pat
Apr 2 2007 08:42 pm
What a wonerful thing to do for everyone who lost someone special.
Kathy
Mar 14 2007 08:11 pm
What a thoughtful thing for you to do. It means alot!
Thanks
Friends of Richard & Larry
Click on the Smiths
Funeral Home
Logo to the right
to take you
to their site.
Smith's Funeral Home has been providing funeral services to Parrsboro and its surrounding communities for four generations. A traditional, family operated funeral home, Smith's Funeral Home is dedicated to serving those families who have lost a loved one. From "pre-planning" to "at need" services and "post-need" follow-up, our funeral professionals are most prepared to assist families through this difficult time.
Here are two convienient direct links below to see the obituaries and to leave a online condolence at Smiths Funeral Home in Parrsboro.
If the funeral is not at Smiths Funeral Home the Funeral Home website will be listed with the memorial...
"Recently Funerals"
As of: December 1st, 2009.
Dwight I. Canning
Past Funerals:
McBurnie, Chester A
Laffey, Frances M.
Spicer, Helen E.
Brown, Curtis "Buddy"
Fullerton, C. Mae
Corbin, Victor V.
Stronge, Maurita F.
Knowlton, H. Joyce
Douglas W.J. Robinson
Yorke, Norma A.
Graham, John A. "Jack"
Colpitts, Clayton A.
Phinney, Robert K.
Rafuse, Peter A.
Lent, Georgia A.
Cochrane, Lawrence
Benjamin, Shirley R.
Nuttall, Reginald V.
George, P. Andrew
Spence, Bernard D.
Cook, Dorothy M.
Tanner, Diana M.
Fulmer, Lillian E.
Milberry, Mary Georgina
Strong, Gordon N.
Lent, Georgia A.
Cochrane, Lawrence
Benjamin, Shirley R.
Nuttall, Reginald V
George, P. Andrew
Spence, Bernard D.
Cook, Dorothy M.
Tanner, Diana M.
Fulmer, Lillian E.
Milberry, Mary Georgina
Strong, Gordon N.
Waugh, Mildred M.
Durant, Berthena M.
Cormier, Ronald
George, Wayne G.
Graham, John A.
Field, Bernice G.
Eagles, Royden C.
Thurlow, Michael "Rusty"
Elliott, Ethel E.
Stronge, G. June
Hatfield, Gordon F.
Morris, Ross P.
Atkinson, C. Eleanor
Pettis, Ferne C.
Smith, Shirley G.
Lorette, Roy E.
Gilbert, Bradford A.
Lewis, Royal G. "Junior"
Campbell, Kenneth R.
Tanner, Beverly M. - (Graveside Memorial Service)
Clarke, J. Roy "Red"
Margaret V. Gale
Doyle, Robert E.
Elliott, Ethel E.
Wasson, Evelyn M.
Allen, Reagh L.
Allen, Arlie O.
Dowe, Larry M.
Helen B. MacKenzie
W. John Coombes
Collins, Leonard James
Pearl E. Cruickshank
W. Leslie McCulley
Tanner, Beverly M.
Eldon Faulkenham
Allen, Vera S.
Dean, Marion E.
Troy Canning
Hance E. Graham
Langille, Keith C.
Morris, LaVerne P.
Lamb, Richard H.
King, Clyde F.B.
McAloney, Ruth L.
TAYLOR, LAWRENCE A. “Duckie”
Floyd C. Brown
Ward, Ronald J. "Sharkey"
Morse, Gerald A. "Jerry"
Sanford, Louise D.
Williams, Gladys E.
Spence, Diana M.
Yorke, Raymond J.
Kerr, Agnes J.
Morris, Erma G.
Canning, ArleyW.
Kerr,R. Loring
Lank, Edward M.
Barteaux, Lyda M.
Lamb, Stephen J.
Pettigrew, Richard D.
Yorke, Randy L.
Quinn, E. Ethel
Clarke, Norma E.
Morris, Reid. H.Yorke,
Bessie Vivian
Fletcher, Emily L.
Skidmore, Joseph H.
HEBB, Barry Robert
Gilbert, Lavinia J.
Pettigrew, Jean M.
Lewis, Gerald E.
Henwood, Ruth A.
Brayley, Ralston A.
Spicer, Stanley T.
Morris, Phyllis B.
McLellan, Vera B.
Smith, James R.
Ellis, C. Murray
Canning, Doane M.
Lambert, Frederick H.
Styles, Katherine R.
Lewis, Smith B. "Timmy"
Hirtle, Flora E.
Spence, Larry E.
MacALEESE, Richard A
Smith, Henry L. "Bud"
Best, Sanford S. "Sam"
Fancy, Gwen M.
McCulley, Marion Aileen
Hughes, Marie J.
Florence Tennant
Campbell, Arlington G.
Past Funerals Con't...
Farrell, Alida O.
Bennett, Frances M.
Cooke, E. Douglas
Moore, Aileen B.
McClelland, Josephine M.
Pettigrew, Nina Pearl
Lemay, Jacques P.
Banfield, S. EllenWood, William R.
Christopher D. Brown.
Spence, Lavinia S.
Fancy, Marie
Rowe, Donald "Bumpy"
SPENCER, Brooklynn Grace
McPhee, Elizabeth S.
Rector, Ronald J.
Marie H. Adams
Dale Darlene Stonehouse
Orr, Georgina B.
Adams, Marie H.
Morris, Ruth R.
Greenough, Adelaide M.
Alexander, O. Christine
Anderson, Cecil 'Jr.'
Phinney, Yvonne E.
Lunn, Yvonne N.
Newcombe, Georgina L.
Lewis, Myrna L.
Phinney, Audrey M.
Wood, Wilma M.
Morris, Ashley
Harl Gamblin Sr.
Donald K.
Hughes, Harold L.
Smith, Freda A.
Eagles, Flora M. "Chum"
Here below is the start of many of the special people who touched us and others here in Parrsboro & Away...
Larry E. Spence
1981 - 2007
Spence, Larry E. - 26, of Parrsboro, Cumberland County passed away suddenly Thursday, March 8, 2007 at home. Born in Springhill, he was a son of Bernard Spence (Pauline), Harrison Settlement and Barbara Parsons (Bryen Gonyea), Toronto, Ont.; sisters, Barbie, Scarborough, Ont.; Nicole Hines (Billy Joe), Port Hawkesbury; June Halvorsen, Parrsboro; Debbie Morris, Amherst; Meghan Keith (Scott), Amherst; brothers, Jeremy Tibbetts, Halifax; Julian Gonyea; Edward Spence; Edwin Spence, all of Toronto; Chris McCulley (Marjorie), Parrsboro; maternal grandfather, Lawrence Parsons, Toronto; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Aletta; a brother, Abbie Glen. Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. Monday at Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro, where funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Monday (March 12, 2007), Rev. Sandra Riddell officiating. Burial in the Parrsboro United Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Larry was a very good customer and friend of T&C "M" Taxi and of Troy & Crystal Melanson, He will be sadly missed but always remembered by us and the many friends and family he had here in Parrsboro & away.
We will miss that big smile & Hello he always gave and all the joking around he did with us and yes I know Larry I never did have the big house party you wanted me to have.. But did at a later date.. Bud...
MacALEESE, Richard A. - 25, Parrsboro, passed away suddenly Sunday, June 18, 2006, as the result of a motorcycle accident in Edmonton, Alta. Born in Amherst, he was a son of Allison and Margo (Chambers) MacAleese, New Prospect. Besides his parents, he is survived by maternal grandmother, Betty Krumrei, Parrsboro; sisters, Laura and Theressa, both of Parrsboro; brother, Peter (Shirley), Edmonton; girlfriend, Katie McGrath, Halifax; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Thursday (June 22, 2006) in Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday (June 23, 2006) in St. George’s Anglican Church, Parrsboro, Rev. Mark Pretty officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Richard was a very good customer of T&C "M" Taxi and a long time friend Troy & Crystal Melanson, He will be sadly missed but always remembered by us and the many friends and family he had here in Parrsboro & away. We will especially remember that great big smile Richard always seemed to have and all the good times we had together years ago Especially the year we scooped for his father and the trailer parties we had on the beach and all the visits we had by him & Laura his sister.
Compliments of Katie McGrath.
Thank You Katie for letting me add these pictures to our site. - Troy - Site Administrator.
Katie & Richard
Richard was a little happy...
Justin & Richard
Too serious guys...
Catlin Dowe with attitude
Larry doing what he loved best!
Larry doing what he loved...
Peace Bro's...
Robert Dowe ...Wat's that a new sign language?
Richard enjoying his beer like he always did...
Were having one with ya Richard - The pic to the left of ya!
Crystal & I at Richard MacAleese's Rememberance Gathering at Partridge Island Beach on June 17th/07...
Thanks Faye Cameron for taking the Pic....lol
It was a great time for friends to get together and remember a great friend & his life with us all!
Crystal & I and Brenda Perry & Justin Siddall also Aron White & Faye Cameron as well as Katie McGrath & Scooter & Andrew Willagar our driver at Richard MacAleese's Rememberance Gathering at Partridge Island Beach on June 17th/07...Watching Justin Siddall's younger Dog trying to make out with our old dog...hahaha...lol
Thanks Faye Cameron for taking the Pic....lol
It was a great time for friends to get together and remember a great friend & his life with us all!
That sign language Robert started is catchy...
Aron White & Justin Siddall.
No...Peter isn't really going to hit Richard...
Katie & Richard look cold....
Laura & Richard looking extremly happy...
Here below is more of the many special people who touched us and others here in Parrsboro & Far Away...
Troy & Crystal Melanson & T&C "M" Taxi would also like to send condolences to the family and friends of Frederick H. Lambert and Doane M. Canning upon the passing of your loved ones.
Fred was a friend of our family for many years and will be missed by all of us, Fred could always make us laugh and was always so willing to work or do something for you...he was a hard worker.
Doane was a family member as well as a good friend who always had something funny and smart to say to us anytime we seen him & always praised us too. He will be sadly missed by us as well.
Frederick H. Lambert
"Freddie"
1946 - 2007
Lambert, Frederick H. “Freddie” – 60, of Amherst, and formerly of Parrsboro passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Amherst. Born in Port Greville, he was a son of Emma (Lambert) Bird, Springhill. He is survived by sisters, Chlodine, Italy; Debrah, Toronto; Patsy, Bass River; Betty Lou, Parrsboro; brothers, Donald, Albert, Stanley and Ervin, all of Springhill; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Lorne. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday (April 5, 2007) at Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro, Rev. Greg Doyle officiating. Burial in the Port Greville United Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Doane M. Canning
1932 - 2007
CANNING, Doane M. - 75, of Parrsboro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Herbert and Gwendolyn (Merriam) Canning. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Mary Canning; daughter, Helen Bowden (Richard), Port Greville; foster daughter, Gloria Martin, Parrsboro; sons, Herbert (Agnes), Riverview; Doane (Shawna), Halifax; David (Cindy), Halifax; William (Katie), Riverview; Gordon (Erin), Victoria, B.C.; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Esther; a brother, Frederick. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Saturday in Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro where funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday (April 8, 2007), Rev. Greg Doyle officiating. Burial in Parrsboro United Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the South Cumberland Community Care Centre Foundation (Palliative Care), Parrsboro
Here below is more pics of the special people who touched us and others here in Parrsboro & Away...
These are from R.I.P. Larry Spence from facebook.com.(Check it out!)
Thank You!
Site Administrator-Troy
Larry Spence looking very serious...
Larry E. Spence
1981 - 2007
Larry and his best bud Maggie posing for ya!
Larry and his new Mustang he was so proud of this car...He showed it to everyone and even me when he left a few black marks outside our house...Yes! They are still there too!
Roni, Pat and Larry at Roni's having a blast...
Wanda,Dillon,Larry at his mom and dads,Christmas Day...Christmas 2006.
catlin, Larry and Pat having a great time as usual & a quick pose for ya!
Larry & Jade posing for ya!
Larry & Brad having a good time at Spookarama...
Larry & Candice when they were together...At her fathers place in Whitehall...
Arlington was also a good customer of T&C "M" Taxi and a long time friend Troy & Crystal Melanson, He will be sadly missed but always remembered by us and the many friends and family he had here in Parrsboro & away.
Arlington G. Campbell
1949 - 2007
Campbell, Arlington G. – 58, of Parrsboro passed away suddenly on Monday, July 30, 2007 in Moose River. Born in Havelock, N.B., he was a son of the late Eddison and Nina (Perry) Campbell. He was employed as a truck driver, most recently working with Central Freightlines of Truro. Previously he operated Campbell’s Taxi in Parrsboro and worked at Scott Paper Mill, Parrsboro. He is survived by his companion, Patsy (Forbes) Weatherby, Parrsboro; a daughter, Jennifer Campbell, Calgary; a son, Scott (Lorna Collins), Moncton; former wife, Verlie (Hall) Campbell, Sussex; 4 grandchildren. There will be no funeral service by request. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to a charity of choice.
Florence was a great customer of T&C "M" Taxi and friend of ours and she will be sadly missed by us and always remembered by us and the many friends and family she had here in Parrsboro & away.
Florence Tennant
1932-2007
"The Day we fear as our Last is but the Birthday of Eternity"
Florence Tennant, age 75, of Parrsboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 3, 2007 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Born in Oxford, she was a daughter of the late Leslie and Marguerite (Sherriff) Rector.
A wonderful, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she will be sadly missed by 4 daughters, Shirley (Grant) Faulkner, Hantsport, NS, Juanita Kelly, Oakville, ON. Christine Tennant, Edmonton, AB and DonnaTennant, Parrsboro; 3 sons, Larry , Red Deer, AB, Robert, Brantford, ON and Brian (Barbara), Parrsboro, NS; 1 sister, Kathleen (Charlie) Kyle, Warren, NS; 5 brothers, Donald (Irmgard), Hanover, Germany, Utley (Zenith), Parrsboro, NS, Clifford (Joyce), Debert, NS, Timmy, Amherst and Jimmy (J.J.), Newmarket, ON; a step-sister, Louella Murray, Moncton, NB; 13 grandchildren, Robert, Matthew, Stephen, Jessie, Beth, Patrick, Shane, Shawna, Sean, Ashley, Eric, Tylor, Madison; 3 great grandchildren, and a special friend, Joyce Collins. She was predeceased by a daughter, Carol, 2 sisters, Frances and Gussie and 2 step-brothers, Ross and Ernest.
The remains have been cremated under the care of the Furlong Jones Funeral Home, Amherst. A family graveside service will be held at the West Brook Cemetery, West Brook, NS. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Association for Community Living or the Canadian Downs Syndrome Society.
Funeral Home Website: www.furlongjones.ca
HEBB, Barry Robert
HEBB, Barry Robert - 35, Debert, passed away September 5, 2007, at home. Born in Parrsboro, he was a son of Lewis and Lois (Atkinson) Hebb, Parrsboro. Barry was the world's best Dad and husband. He was an incredible brother, son and uncle who loved people and always had an infectious smile. He loved the Lord and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church. Music played a big part in Barry's life. Growing up he sang in the Junior Choir and played in the Parrsboro Citizen Band. As an adult, he blessed his church family often with beautiful solos. He worked for 10 years as a cable technician for CanConnect. Barry loved to garden and collect family heirlooms. Perhaps his greatest gift was making people feel good about themselves. Barry's two favourite things were his ball cap and his truck. He is survived by his wife, Sherri (Lewis), Debert; son, Canaan Freeman Hebb, at home; sister, Bev Hebb-Wasson (Jim), Fall River; brother, Rick Hebb, Springhill, Fla.; maternal grandmother, Florence Atkinson, Parrsboro; nieces and nephews, Kellyanne, Beau, Raquel, Felicia, Tony, Hope. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Kenneth Atkinson; paternal grandparents, Freeman and Myrtle Hebb. Visitation will be held today from 7-9 p.m. and funeral service will be on Saturday at 2 p.m., both in Faith Baptist Church, Great Village, with Pastor Steve Adams officiating. Interment in Middle Road Cemetery, Debert. Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to the Dyslexia Association or an education trust fund for Canaan. On-line condolences may be made on our website at: www.colchestercommunity.com
Barry was a friend of mine (Troy) when we were going to school here in Parrsboro and we just got talking again on facebook recently which makes his passing even harder as he will be sadly missed by us and always remembered by us and the many friends and family she had here in Parrsboro & away.
Audrey M. Phinney
1926 - 2007
PHINNEY, Audrey M. - 81, of Eddy Street, Parrsboro passed away Thursday, December 27, 2007, in South Cumberland Community Care Centre, Parrsboro. Born in Parrsboro, she was a daughter of the late Hardy and Hazel (Harvie) McCulley. She was a retired cook having been employed at Pier Restaurant for more than 30 years. She was a member of the Blomidon Rebecca Lodge No. 121 and was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Legion Branch No. 45, Parrsboro. She is survived by son, Gordon, Hamilton, Ont.; brother, Ralph McCulley (Daisy), Pictou. She was predeceased by her husband, Wylie. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Saturday [December 29, 2007] in Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro where funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday [December 30, 2007], Rev. Greg Doyle officiating. Burial in Parrsboro United Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Audrey was a friend of mine (Troy) when I was going to school here in Parrsboro and when I worked at the Pier Restaurant back in the eighties... She was such a great teacher to me when it came to the restaurant industry but was just like a mother to me then which makes her passing even harder as she will be sadly missed by me and always remembered by me and the many friends and family she had here in Parrsboro & away.
Myrna L. Lewis
1938 - 2008
Lewis, Myrna L. – 69, of Lower Five Islands, Cumberland Co. passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Hospital, Moncton. Born in Lower Five Islands, she was a daughter of the late Smith and Maude (Brown) Lewis. Myrna was an animal lover and avid Bingo player. She enjoyed scratch tickets and playing cards. She is survived by sisters, Gwen Lewis and Betty Walton, both of Lower Five Islands; Ann Goodwin (Dave), B.C.; Ida Terrio (Eric), Amherst; brothers, Garth (Carol), Springhill; Myles (Dawn), Florida; Veryle (Joyce), Five Islands; Cecil (Pat), Five Islands; nieces and nephews, Annette, Lovett, Rockey, Bliss, Veryle, Crystal Ann, Roxanne, Wyman, Robert, Tiffany, Penny, Angela, Tracey, Derrick; great nieces and nephews, Kristyn, Zach, Sage, Jeremy, Brooke, Emma, Jasmine, Brody, Mia, Amelia, Caitlyn, Emmaline, Chloe, Ryan, Sykora, Maddie; family friends, Veda Smith, Winnie Linkletter, Norma Lewis, Evan White; special aunt, Ida Cameron. She was predeceased by infant daughter, Wanda Lee; sister, Glenda; brothers, Dwight and Smith; brother in law, Wyman Walton. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Friday at Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro, where funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Rev. Greg Doyle officiating. Burial in the Lower Five Islands Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Myrna was a great customer of T&C "M" Taxi and friend of ours and she will be sadly missed by us and always remembered by us and the many friends and family she had here in Parrsboro & away.
We will miss all the walk ins to her place up at the Seniors in Parrsboro... Not drive up's...LOL... Only Myrna knows the joke about this... Take care Myrna.
Yvonne N. Lunn
1931 - 2008
LUNN, Yvonne N. - 76, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Advocate Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Marven "Mike" and Rona (Elliott) McNally. She is survived by her children, Albert (Beulah), Riverview, N.B.; Ferne Oliver (Darrell), Canterbury, N.B.; Sidney (Gayle), New Haven, P.E.I.; Douglas (Gail), Carrying Place, Ont.; Sonia Bubar (Derrick), Bonnyville, Alta.; Mary Lynn, Dartmouth; John (Kimberley), Kensington, P.E.I.; sisters, Phyllis Canton (Don), Amherst; Inez Bamford (Ron), Advocate Harbour; brother, Marvin McNally (Edith), Halifax; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, and an aunt, Ethel Clarke (Earl), Advocate Harbour. She was predeceased by her husband, Vernon, in 1996; sisters, Lois Ripley, Ruth Davis; great-granddaughter, Chelsea Durant. Visitation will be held from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday [January 25, 2008] in Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday [January 26, 2008] in Advocate Baptist Church, Rev. Donald Hirtle officiating. Burial in Advocate Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the IWK Health Centre Foundation, the Nova Scotia branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association or to a charity of choice.
Yvonne was a great customer of T&C "M" Taxi and she will be sadly missed by us and always remembered by us and the many friends and family she had here in Parrsboro & away.
We will miss all the CO-OP deliveries & chats we had at her place up at the Seniors phase 5 building in Parrsboro... Take care Yvonne.
Christine O. Alexander
1933 - 2008
ALEXANDER, O. Christine - 74, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., passed away Saturday, February 16, 2008, in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan. Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Abegail (Hatfield) Alexander. She was a member of Legion Branch No. 45, Parrsboro, where she recently received her 25 year pin. She was a very active volunteer within her community. She is survived by daughters, Mary Ann Alexander, Leicester; Patricia Ellis (Ronnie), Parrsboro; sister, Rhona Moran, St. George, N.B., and grandchildren, Patricia, Adriana and Austin. She was predeceased by her sister, Annie Taggart, and brother, Steven. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday [February 19, 2008] in Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro, Rev. Greg Doyle officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of choice.
Chris was our greatest customer of T&C "M" Taxi and also a best friend of ours.. She will always be sadly missed by us and always remembered by as well.. And as well by the many friends and family she had here in Parrsboro & away.
Crystal & Myself will miss all the special talks, Coversations & many upon many Laughs & most of all the special friendship we had with her... Only Chris will know about these special times.. We enjoyed one anothers company time and time again.
Please Take care Chris & know how you touched our lives in so many ways & know that you will never be forgotten but always missed by us.
Christopher D. Brown
1935 - 2008
Born and raised in Parrsboro, Chris was the youngest son of George and Gertrude (Fraser) Brown. In 1952, dad joined the air force and served as Leading Air Crewman until 1955. Although he never saw active duty, he loved telling us kids “yarns” of the air battles and near misses he had while serving. Returning to Parrsboro, he married his wife of 47 years the former Judith Phinney. Together dad and mom raised eight children. Tim (Vicki), Donald (Lynn), Robert, Leisa, Charles (Jackie), Carol (Hugh), Christopher (Melanie) and Gregory. Dad was a proud grandfather of seven and great grandfather of three. Dad held various jobs over his lifetime including Irving and the Town of Parrsboro but settled in at the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission in 1978 where he retired as store manager in 1995. After his retirement if dad wasn’t at home you always knew you could find him at Partridge Island tending the herring nets or helping Alan and the boys with the fishing weir. He was always amazed by the different fish found in the net or the weir and had his picture in the paper with a shark a time or two. Dad was also a volunteer fireman for 23 years and retired from the position of Fire Chief in 1987. Recently dad was very proud to receive his 50 year member pin with the Royal Canadian Legion. In 2006, dad began his battle with lung cancer. Although he put up a good fight, the cancer took the upper hand and dad succumbed to his illness. Besides his wife and kids, dad is survived by his brother Floyd (Doris); sisters, Gwen Gertridge and Aleta Rea; many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Deloris “Bill”. Cremation will take place at dad’s request. Special thank you to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at the South Cumberland Community Care Center, family, friends and the community.
Visitation 7-9 p.m. Monday [June 2, 2008] in Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 3, at 2 p.m. in St. George's Anglican Church, Parrsboro. Burial in the church cemetery.
Chris will be sadly missed by us and always remembered by us and by the many family members and friends he had here in Parrsboro & away.
Chris was the father and grandfather to many friends I have in Parrsboro past - present.. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Please Take Care
Peter A. Rafuse
1964 - 2009
RAFUSE, Peter A. — 44, of Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009, in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan, following a lengthy illness. Born in Fredericton, N.B., he was a son of Owen and Bev (Davis) Rafuse, Parrsboro. Peter enjoyed playing cards and fishing. He will be truly missed for his quick wit and infectious smile. Besides his parents, he is survived by sisters, Carol Carr (Greg), Sussex, N.B.; Pamela Read, Barrie, Ont.; brother, Michael (Donna), Prospect; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by a niece and a nephew. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Saturday [October 3, 2009] and 3-4 p.m. Sunday [October 4, 2009] in Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro, where funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., Rev. Greg Doyle officiating. Burial in Parrsboro United Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the National Foundation for Hepatitis-C or to a charity of choice.
This was Peter at our Summer Party that we had in 2008.
He helped out all day with preperations & that night helped out with being everyone's taxi driver.. He was having the time of his life that day & night!!! :-)
Thank You Pete.
Peter was a best friend that Crystal & I could ever ask for.. Thank You Pete for all the chats - talks and kidding around we all did.. It will never be forgotten & always remembered.
Your smile will always be remembered as it was so true and so very catchy for us all... LOL :-)
Take Care Pete & Always remember you will always be remembered in our minds, hearts & thoughts.
Troy & Crystal
Also:
Peter was as well one of our greatest customers of T&C "M" Taxi and was also a best friend of ours.. He will always be sadly missed by us and always remembered by as well.. And as well by the many friends and family he had here in Parrsboro & away.
Crystal & Myself will miss all the special talks, Coversations & many upon many of Laughs we all had & most of all the special friendship we had with him as well... Only Peter will know these special times we all had.. We enjoyed one anothers company most of the time and time again.
Please Take care Pete & know how you have touched our lives in so many ways & know that you will never be forgotten but always missed by us.
Troy & crystal & T&C "M" Taxi of Parrsboro N.S.
