Mary "Irene" Tough
Jul 17, 2026
TOUGH, Mary “Irene” ~ Age 75, of Burlington, Kings Co., N.S., passed away in Valley Hospice, Kentville, N.S. on Friday, July 17, 2026, with her family at her side. Born on March 10, 1951, in Mavillette, Digby Co., she was a daughter of the late Gordon Lee and Elise (Vacon) Banks. Irene had been a stay at home mom; she...
Michael Benedict "Mike" Tough
Jun 24, 2026
TOUGH, Michael Benedict “Mike”~ Age 80, of Burlington, Kings Co., N.S., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, with family by his side. Born on February 12, 1946, in Halifax, he was a son of the late J. William and Lillian M. (Guida) Tough. Michael had been a self-employed refrigeration tech. for 40 years and had operated a silver...
Shirley Caroline Connell
Jul 19, 2026
Connell, Shirley Caroline ~ age 91, of Port George, Nova Scotia, formerly of Brickton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Heart of the Valley Long Term Care Centre, Middleton. Born in North Williamston, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Velma (Bent) Banks.
Shirley devoted her life to her family and found great joy in raising...
Barbara Evangeline Lewis
Jul 18, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara (Neaves) Lewis announce her death on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the age of 86. Born October 2, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Archibald and Charlotte (Sabine) Neaves of Port Lorne, Nova Scotia.
Barb met her loving husband, Amos Lewis, in Port Lorne. She married young, at just...
Mary Phyllis Palmer
Jul 15, 2026
PALMER (Walsh), Mary Phyllis ~ Age 84, of Millville (Aylesford), Kings Co., N.S., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Scotland, Mary grew up in Newfoundland and Montreal, Que. After finishing school she joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and became an administrator and obtained her pilots license before becoming a mother....
Robert Douglas Barron
Jul 15, 2026
BARRON, Robert Douglas ~ Age 67, Aylesford, Kings Co., N.S., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at home. Born on June 13, 1959, in Black Forest, Germany, he was a son of the late Robert A. and Amina P. (Anthony) Barron.
Robert was a former member of Aylesford & District Volunteer Fire Department, with several years of service. He...
Catherine Lynn Hallett
Jul 15, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Catherine Lynn Hallett, age 67, of Kingston, Nova Scotia, on July 15, 2026, following a brief and courageous battle with lung cancer.
Born in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Catherine was a fighter whose strength and determination remained evident throughout her illness. She had a wonderful sense of humor and could always...
Harold Archibald Robar
Jul 11, 2026
Harold Archibald Robar
March 28, 1953 - July 11, 2026
Harold Archibald Robar – 73, of New Minas, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Harold was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Having an intellectual disability, Harold lived his life supported by professional caregivers. His extended family is grateful for the kindness and compassion shown to Harold throughout...
Robert Alfred "Bob" Whitman
Jul 11, 2026
The sons and extended family of Robert Alfred “Bob” Whitman, of Middleton, N.S. are saddened to announce his passing on Saturday, July 11, 2026, while in the gentle care of Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown. Bob was born in 1935 in the front room of the family homestead on Middle Road, in North Williamston, to be followed by two sisters, Frances...
Doreen Almeta Healy
Jul 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Doreen Almeta (Sanford) Healy at the age of 91, formerly of Auburn, Kings Co., N.S., in Heart of the Valley Long Term Care Centre, Middleton, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Born on December 15, 1934, in Lower Sackville, N.S., she was a daughter of the late Avery...
Jacob Christopher Schneider
Jul 6, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family of Jacob Christopher Schneider of Aylesford, NS, announces his unexpected passing on July 6, 2026, at 30 years old. Born April 30, 1996, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Jacob was an avid outdoorsman, usually in his rubber boots—fishing, hunting, off-roading, or walking in the woods. He was a huge animal lover, especially his dog and...
Doris Irene Sproul
Jul 6, 2026
Sproul, Doris Irene ~ Age 92, of Greenwood, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, in Valley Hospice, Kentville. Born in Port Wade, Nova Scotia, she was a daughter of the late Willard and Edith (Pulford) Apt.
Doris was a devoted military wife who made homes for her family while they were posted to Greenwood, Nova Scotia, and...
Michael William Curtis Johnson
Jul 4, 2026
Mikey J was the best kind of man. He loved everyone with the biggest heart. If you needed him, he was there. His loss in a tragic accident on July 4th, 2026, is a devastating blow to a large community. He leaves behind his wife, Mandy; stepchildren, Catherine and Samson; and his much-loved dogs Scout and Fizz. He will also...
St. Clair Westcott Corbin
Jul 1, 2026
Corbin, St. Clair Westcott – 95, of South Farmington passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Wilmot, he was a son of the late Lowell and Lillian (Hatt) Corbin.
Clair worked at AW Allen’s after working at McMaster’s Mill and a local creamery. His woodworking skills were second to none. Besides detailed carvings, he also...
Jean Mae Lynch
Jun 30, 2026
Lynch, Jean Mae (Chesley), 91, of Aylesford, Kings Co, NS, passed away June 30, 2026, at the Valley Hospice, Kentville, NS. Born in Millville, she was the firstborn daughter of the late Oscar and Reta (Jones) Chesley. Jean worked a few years at Graves factory before marrying her husband Paul Lynch and moving to Manitoba. She then lived in New...
Doris Rose Arenburg
Jun 28, 2026
ARENBURG, Doris Rose ~ Age 79, of Kingston, Kings Co., N.S., passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Valley Hospice, Kentville, and had donated her corneas to give someone the gift of sight. Born on October 16, 1946, in East Dalhousie, N.S., she was a daughter of the late Ralph E. and Alma B. (Veinotte) Bezanson.
Doris lived life to...
Leon McAvoy Avery
Jun 26, 2026
Leon McAvoy Avery, North Kingston, passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2026, at the age of 90.
Born on March 2, 1936, in Grafton, Leon was the son of Herman Arthur Avery and Ruth Hannah (Pierce) Avery. He was the eldest of twelve children and from an early age learned the value of hard work, responsibility, and dedication to...
Aubrey Winston Ingraham
Jun 25, 2026
INGRAHAM, Aubrey Winston – Age 104, of Middleton, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in the Veterans Unit of Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Middleton.
Born in Burgeo, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anetta (Strickland) Ingraham.
Aubrey was a veteran of the Second World War, having served with Canada’s Merchant Navy. Following the war, he...
Mylon Edward Lutz
Jun 22, 2026
LUTZ, Mylon Edward ~ Age 78, of Morristown, Kings Co., N.S., passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Valley Hospice, Kentville, with family members beside him. Born on May 19, 1948, in Berwick, he was a son of the late Walter A. and Muriel M. (Mahar) Lutz.
Dad was a long-time member of Morristown Community Club, playing 45’s and...
Barbara Mae "Barb" Best
Jun 22, 2026
Barbara Mae (Bickerton) Best of Waterville, Kings Co., N.S., was born September 8, 1928, in Dartmouth, NS, and died on Monday, June 22, 2026. For almost 98 years she made this world a better place.
Barb was the fourth child of Irvine and Carolyn (Salter) Bickerton. She treasured the letters sent to her by her father, Major Irvine Bickerton, from Europe...
