CROSS, Roy Allison – 75, passed away February 10, 2012, in Magnolia Continuing Care, Enfield. He was a son of the late Addie and Elsie Cross. Roy is survived by children, daughters, Deborah (Fred) Turner, Cathy (Greg) Thomas and Donna (Mike) Bell; sons, Maurice “Moe” (Holly) and Roy (Charmaine); grandchildren, Jeff Turner, Scott (Michelle) Turner, Mark (Jill) Turner, Tiffany Cross, Joshua Cross and Kyle Cross; great-grandchildren, Michael, Cameron and Rylan Turner; sister, Barb Doucette; brothers, Wilfred (Connie), Jim (Helen), David (Julie) and Wayne (Sheila). He was predeceased by wife, Sandra (Conrad); children’s mother, Joan Leadley and sister, Margie Walsh. Dad worked as a heavy equipment operator starting with Conrad Brothers and later J.D. Irving, Sagdore Cranes and Cambrian Construction. He worked on both Halifax bridges and the Kelly Lake Airport (Halifax Stanfield International Airport). He had a hand in building and was the first to operate the largest crane in the province for Ceres Corp at the Port of Halifax. One of his last jobs was construction of the Cobequid Pass. Dad truly enjoyed and took pride in all his work. He would be there with hammer in hand to help anyone who needed a new roof or repairs and was always refurbishing his homes. He made many friends from all over the Maritimes on the numerous jobs he worked. Special thanks to all the wonderful staff of Sunflower Cottage who took wonderful care of Dad, no matter what. Cremation has taken place and funeral service was held in St. David’s United Church on February 16, Pastor Sally Budge officiated. Burial at a later date. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences may be sent to: www.coleharbour.com.

GOODALL, (SMITH) (Nee Wilson), Bessie Fraser – Stewiacke, passed away at Vimy Court, Bible Hill on February 13, 2012. Born March 28, 1924 in Coldstream the daughter of the late J. Henry and Emma (Fraser) Wilson. Bessie was the last of the Wilson family, predeceased by 5 brothers and 3 sisters. First married to Herbert Smith and later to Howard Goodall and she moved to London, Ontario until he retired and they returned to Nova Scotia. Bessie is survived by three children Larry (Shirley) Smith, NL; Elva (Rick) Turner, New Minas; and Diane Smith, East Stewiacke; and ex spouse John Smith, Halifax and three grandchildren Carroll (Smith) Chaulk, Mt Carmel, NL; Jason Turner, London, ON; and Trevor Turner, Ottawa; and four great grandchildren Elliston and Zelie Chaulk, Doyle and Dylan Turner. A special thank you to the Acadian Lane staff at Vimy Court, Bible Hill. She was a life member of St. Andrew’s United Church, Stewiacke and the Hyatt Community Church in London, Ontario. She loved to play cards, knit, sew and bake. She was mostly a housewife and for a short time a machine operator at Stanfield’s. Funeral service was held February 15 in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2, Shubenacadie, Rev. David LeBlanc officiated. Spring interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Stewiacke East. Donations may be made to Pine Grove Cemetery or St. Andrew’s United Church, Stewiacke. Friends may send condolences to ettingerfuneralhome.com.

MCKENZIE, John Aubrey “Brud” – 88 of Elmsdale, a resident of Magnolia Continuing Care Facility in Enfield passed away peacefully on January, 29, 2012. He was a son of the late William and Ellen (Craig) McKenzie (of South Woodside, Dartmouth). He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He served in the Second World War in the Merchant Navy. He retired from Air Canada after 29-plus years of employment. Brud is survived by daughters, Christina Parker, Fall River; Nancy Scothorn (Peter), Milford; Darlene McKenzie (Louis) Stewiacke; Denise Clarke (Jeff), Elmsdale; daughter-in-law, Barbara MacKenzie, Halifax; grandchildren, Stephen Parker, Fall River, Melissa Parker (Andy), Halifax; Tina Scothorn, Paul Scothorn (Theresa), Hardwood Lands; Denika Robinson (Garnet), Walton; Jacob and Nathan Clarke, Elmsdale; great-grandchildren, Luke Scothorn, Lydia Keddy-Scothorn, Kaylee and Khloe Dykens; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Shirley (Osborne) on October 22, 2011; only son, Gerald Victor; sons-in-law Reg Scothorn and Bill Parker; sisters, Rose and Marie and brother, Stanley. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside family service will be held at a later date. The family would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the staff of the Magnolia, especially the girls of the Honeysuckle Unit and the Nursing Unit, they have gone beyond all expectations to provide our father with love, compassion and care for the past 13 months. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to: chrisparker@accesswave.ca.

MEADE (Jollimore), Leah Alexandra – 83, Stewiacke, formerly of Crown Drive, Armdale, passed away with her son by her side in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, on February 8, 2012, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Jollimore, she was a daughter of Alexander “Bert” and Mary (Hartling) Jollimore. She worked at National Cash, Claude Neon (Mediacom) and Canada Permanent Trust. She is survived by son, David (Holli) Meade, Stewiacke; step grandson, Aidan Northcott, Charlottetown, P.E.I.; brother, Jack (Ella) Jollimore; niece, Cindy (Mike) MacKinnon, Herring Cove; nephew, Tim (Sandi Mitchell) Jollimore, Burnaby, B.C.; great-nephews, Alex MacKinnon, Banff, Alta.; Luke MacKinnon, Herring Cove; former husband, Wally Meade, Caledonia. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sister and best friend, Shirley Fraser and brother-in-law, Stuart Fraser. Cremation has taken place under the direction of J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax. A graveside service took place February 14 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Charitable donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, SPCA, Children’s Wish Foundation, or charity of choice. Please visit: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com.

SMITH, Walter Romans – 68, Mount Uniacke, passed away February 12, 2012 in the QEII Infirmary Site, Halifax. Born May 7, 1943 in Halifax, he was the only son of the late Walter and Kathleen (Romans) Smith. Walter resided in Mount Uniacke for over 42 years, until his passing. In his spare time Walter enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was employed with Cape Cod Siding. Walter is survived by his wife, Marie; stepsons, Robert (Linda), Lower Sackville; Paul, Halifax; Gerald, Dartmouth; Arthur (Tracy), Herring Cove; step grandchildren, Devin, Chad, Blake, Kyle and Cora Lee. A memorial service was held on February 16 in Uniacke Baptist Church. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mount Uniacke. Walter will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences can be made to: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com.