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Doris Salter

Born In: Thorburn, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 30/03/1921

Passed in: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 30/07/2019

Doris Marguerite Salter, 98, of Mt. William passed away peacefully surrounded by family in the Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital on July, 30th, 2019.Born in Thorburn, she was a daughter of the late John “Jack” and Margaret Ann (English) Brown.Doris devoted her life to caring for others, especially her son John Howard. Doris...

Lola Chisholm

Born In: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 14/04/1925

Passed in: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 27/07/2019

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Our dear mother Lola Frances (Sangster) Chisholm, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2019 in the Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. She was born on April 14, 1925 in New Glasgow to Allison and Annie Sangster.Mom was a precious Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother and was devoted to her family. She had a very...

Robert Archibald

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Robert Edison Archibald 1928-2019With sadness for our loss, but happiness in a life well lived, the family of Robert E. Archibald announces his passing in his 91st year at St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital in Sherbrooke on July 14. Robert was born on Nov. 16, 1928 in Antigonish N.S. He was the only son of Merritt and Katie (Henderson)...

Donald Mckay

Born In: Thorburn, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 08/07/1925

Passed in: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 19/07/2019

Published in the New Glasgow News.

It is with great sadness, yet with a sense of peace, that we announce the passing of Donald Edward McKay of Thorburn at the age of 94. Dad leaves his loving wife of 73 years Evelyn (Rankin) McKay, children Gordon (Judy), North Bay, Ontario, Bain (Alice), Ottawa, and Carol (Greg) Wagar, Edmonton. Dad was the proud grandfather of Scott, Nancy,...

Andre Perusse

Born In: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Born: 17/04/1940

Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 21/07/2019

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Pérusse, André of Stellarton, passed away on July 21, 2019, at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in 1940 in Montréal, PQ, to the late Émile and Jeanette (Bisson) Pérusse, he is survived by his wife, Levina (Vinie) (nee Campbell), daughter, Jacqueline (Stellarton), son André (Catherine) (Bedford), brothers Jean-Paul and...

Phyllis "Edwina" King

Born: 11/02/1924

Passed on: 09/07/2019

Published in the New Glasgow News.

PHYLLIS EDWINA KING (TURNER)Age 95, New Glasgow, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019 at Glen Haven Manor. Born in Sandhurst, England, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Clarissa (Molly) Turner. Edwina is survived by her daughters, Pauline (George) Henaut, Susan (Clare) King-Darby and son John (Cindy); grandchildren David...

Edna Hambleton

Born In: Garden of Eden, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 05/12/1932

Passed in: Riverton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 10/07/2019

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Edna Hambleton It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Edna Jean (Wood) Hambleton. Edna was a kind and generous soul, loved dearly by family and friends. She was born in her family home in Eden Lake, December 5, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Alexander and Emily Matilda (Clyburne) Wood. Edna moved...

Dorothy Stewart

Born In: Eden Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 07/07/1930

Passed in: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Passed on: 20/11/2018

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Dorothy Florence Stewart1930-2018Dorothy Florence Stewart, formerly of Plymouth Park Road, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2018 in Calgary, Alberta. She was 88 years old. Born in the Eden Lake on July 7, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Evelyn (MacDonald) James. She was a longtime member of Sharon St. John...

Catherine Adams

Published in the New Glasgow News.

July 8, 2019.Adams, Catherine Mae(MacNeil)- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Catherine Mae(MacNeil) Adams, 88 of Stellarton on July 7, 2019 at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Trenton she was a daughter of the late Alfred E. and Inez(Williams)MacNeilCatherine was involved in many lodges and she loved...

Catherine Mae ADAMS (MacNeil)

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Adams, Catherine Mae (MacNeil)- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Catherine Mae (MacNeil) Adams, 88 of Stellarton on July 7, 2019 at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Trenton she was a daughter of the late Alfred E. and Inez (Williams) MacNeil. Catherine was involved in many lodges and she loved her dogs greatly....

Amelia Fraser

Born In: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 14/09/1927

Passed in: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 22/06/2019

Published in the New Glasgow News.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved motherAmelia Christene Fraser, 91, of Sutherland's River. Mom passed away on Saturday June 22, 2019 at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in New Glasgow on September 14, 1927, she was raised in Sutherland'sRiver, a daughter of the late Mary (Sim) and Collingwood G....

Douglas MacLean

Born In: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 10/03/1943

Passed in: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 13/06/2019

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Douglas Wayne MacLean age 76 of New Glasgow passed away on June 13, 2019 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow Born in New Glasgow he was a son of the late William Henry and Annie Mae (Napier) MacLean.Doug had worked as the manager of the Antigonish Bowling Alley and later went to work for Pepsi. He was an avid bowler and dart player, a member...

Ruby Luddington

Born In: Dorts Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 24/02/1926

Passed in: Trenton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 17/06/2019

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Ruby Nenita Luddington – of Ivey’s Terrace, Trenton formerly of Stellarton passed away on June 17, 2019 in Ivey’s Terrace. Born in Dort’s Cove, NS she was a daughter of the late Lew and Alice Dort. Ruby was married and lived in New Harbor for several years, moving to Pictou County in 1950. She lived in Stellarton before moving to Glen...

William Chikness

Published in the New Glasgow News.

A GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE WILLIAM RAYNOLD CHIKNESS WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 5, 2019 IN ELK COURT, BROOKFIELD AND WHOSE REMAINS HAVE BEEN CREMATED WILL BE HELD 11AM TUESDAY JUNE 25, 2019 IN THE BROOKSIDE CEMETERY, NEW GLASGOW WITH REV. DR. GLEN MATHESON PRESIDING.ARRANGEMENTS ARE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE H.W. ANGUS FUNERAL...

Robert William " Bill" RECTOR

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Robert William “Bill” Rector of Valley View Villa danced his way to heaven at the age of 93. He was the son of the late Robert and Ann Jean (Auld) Rector from Thorburn. Following his marriage to Nora E MacDonald he moved to Priestville, where he spent most of his adult life. He served in the Pictou Highlanders for two years. At the end of...

Frederick "Fred" Auld

Born In: Thorburn, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 04/01/1927

Passed in: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 05/05/2019

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Frederick “Fred” William Auld age 92 formerly of Thorburn passed away May 5, 2019 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Thorburn, NS he was a son of the late Robert William and Mae Gertrude (MacInnis) Auld.He was a resident of Thorburn most of his life. He worked in the lumbering business for many years as well as the Pictou...

Wallace MacLean

Born In: Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 17/07/1940

Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 17/02/2019

Published in the New Glasgow News.

A graveside service for the late Wallace Harry MacLean of Merigomish, NS who passed away on Feb. 17, 2019 will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 27, in the Riverview Cemetery, Merigomish with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow.www.angusfuneralhomes.com

Vernon Magee

Born In: Eureka, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 11/04/1928

Passed in: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 20/04/2019

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Vernon Munro MageeApril 11, 1928 – April 20, 2019Vernon Munro Magee of Valley View Villa, formerly of Sutherland’s River passed away at the age of 91 at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.Vernon was born in Eureka and was the son of the late William and Hazel (Munro) Magee.He is survived by his wife Alice (Stewart) Magee and his...

Robert Sarson

Published in the New Glasgow News.

April 6, 2019.Sarson, Robert William, 81 of New Glasgow “went to be with his Lord” on April 4, 2019 at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.Born in New Glasgow he was a son of the late Joseph William and Annie Florence(McKenzie)Sarson.Robert was an active, long time member of the Church of the Nazarene in Trenton. In his younger...

Robert "Bobby" Gunn

Born In: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: 06/09/1931

Passed in: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: 30/03/2019

Published in the New Glasgow News.

Robert Martin "Bobby" Gunn - age 87 of East River St. Mary’s passed away on March 30, 2019 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born September 6, 1931 in New Glasgow he was the only child of the late Herbert and Margaret (Vaughn) Gunn. Bobby was a resident of East River St. Mary’s most of his life. He was an active member of Bethany United...

H.W. Angus Funeral Home - Obituaries and announcements (2024)

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in you we place our trust and hope, in you the dead, whose bodies were temples of the Spirit, find everlasting peace. As we take leave of our brother/sister, give our hearts peace in the firm hope that one day N. will live in the mansion you have prepared for him/her in heaven. We ask this through Christ our Lord. R.

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Obituary Example: Announcing the Funeral. [Full name], [age], of [where they lived], sadly left us on [date of death] due to [cause of death]. They leave behind [list of surviving family members]. A service will be held in their honor at [time] on [date] at [location].

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Posting an obituary is not a legal requirement and is a sentimental action. Families don't have to publish one if they don't want it or do not have the funds to do so. While you do not have to share a death note or obituary, you must file a death certificate with your state's office.

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Obituaries are not required by law , so the deceased's family might have chosen to forego publishing one. Publishing an obituary can be expensive , and the funds may be unavailable. The deceased has few family members or friends , so there might have, unfortunately, been no need for an obituary.

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Why does it cost so much to post an obituary? Publishing an obituary in the newspaper is expensive because of the limited space papers have. Newspapers value every inch of each page, so they must charge to use that limited space for an obituary.

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Ideas for the Beginning Paragraph

On (day, date), (full name of deceased) of (city of residence) passed away at the age of ____ years.
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Concluding Message

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[Full Name], aged [age of the deceased], passed away peacefully on [date of death], at [location of death]. He/she was born on [date of birth], in [birthplace], to [names of parents]. He/she was a proud resident of [city of residence] and was a 1975 graduate of Holy Cross High School.

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Delivering a eulogy or reading a passage at a funeral is very important and meaningful for many people. However, for some people, speaking publicly can be difficult, especially at an emotionally charged time. If you are planning on reading a piece yourself but feel a little nervous then these tips may help.

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Great cast and acting! This is an awesome film, very, very funny! All these old time actors, in such a great film.

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Even if you are accustomed to public speaking, when it comes to a eulogy you should write it out and read it out loud. Practice and edit until it sounds right to you. Put it down for at least a few hours, then go back and read it out loud and again edit as needed.

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H.W. Angus Funeral Home - Obituaries and announcements (2024)

Doris Salter

Lola Chisholm

Robert Archibald

Donald Mckay

Andre Perusse

Phyllis "Edwina" King

Edna Hambleton

Dorothy Stewart

Catherine Adams

Catherine Mae ADAMS (MacNeil)

Amelia Fraser

Douglas MacLean

Ruby Luddington

William Chikness

Robert William " Bill" RECTOR

Frederick "Fred" Auld

Wallace MacLean

Vernon Magee

Robert Sarson

Robert "Bobby" Gunn

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