Sherman LeRoy MacLean
May 14, 2026
MacLean, Sherman LeRoy – age 82 of Nictaux, NS passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in the Valley Hospice, Kentville, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Middleton, Nova Scotia, he was a son of the late Ronald and Helena (Armstrong) MacLean.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Barbara (Lohnes) MacLean; sons, Scott (Deanna)...
Phyllis Mae Loomer
May 13, 2026
Loomer, Phyllis Mae – of Berwick, NS passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Valley Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born at Aylesford NS in 1947 to parents Everette and Bernice Loomer. Phil, as she liked to be called, had a very successful nursing career starting out as an LPN and while living in Regina Saskatchewan and...
Ida May Ryerson
May 13, 2026
Ida May Ryerson, 78, Auburn, Kings Co. passed away peacefully in Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown with her loving family beside her on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Born in Aylesford on August 11, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Helen (Murphy) Foster. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edward Leroy Ryerson, and her...
Grant LeRoy Kenneally
May 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our deeply loved father, Grant LeRoy Kenneally, of Morden, Kings Co., NS, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at home. Born in Berwick, he was a son of the late Reginald and Gladys (Mapplebeck) Kenneally. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Cody and Laurie. He was the proud...
Leslie Gordon Morse
May 9, 2026
Morse, Leslie “Gordon” – age 79, of Millville, NS, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Millville. Born in Middleton, he was a son of the late Sperlen and Edythe (Spicer) Morse. Gordon worked as a Production Supervisor with Kodak Canada and Decoustics Ltd. Later, he became a school bus driver with Student 1st Transportation. He was a...
Holden "Holly" Armstrong
May 7, 2026
Armstrong, Holden “Holly”– 88, of Greenwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Rouyn Noranda, Quebec, he was a son of the late Jack and Elizabeth (Leitch) Armstrong. Holly, as he was known, worked for Canada Post as a mail carrier in Oakville, ON before moving to Margaretville where he joined the...
M. Grace Vidito
May 6, 2026
M. Grace Vidito age 93, of Nictaux Falls, NS passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown. Born on August 18, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Minetta Mae (Sarty) Gregory of Youngs Cove. Most of Grace's adult life was spent at her home in Nictaux Falls where extended family would...
Elizabeth "Ruth" Morse
May 6, 2026
MORSE, Elizabeth Ruth, of Halifax passed away May 6, 2026, at Dykeland Lodge, Windsor, NS where she resided comfortably for the last 5 years.
Ruth (or Elizabeth, in her final years) grew up in Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co., NS. She was the first child of Dr. Frank Morse and Sheila (Winfield) Morse. Elizabeth graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree (1964) from...
Vicki Lynn Nogler
May 5, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vicki Lynn Nogler on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Middleton at the age of 66.
Raised in Margaretsville, Nova Scotia, Vicki remained a true daughter of the Annapolis Valley throughout her life. Vicki dedicated her career to the care of others, serving her community as a compassionate...
William "Bill" Norman Hines
May 5, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Bill Hines, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend, who died peacefully at home in Nictaux West on May 5, 2026. He was 81. Bill was born in Halifax in 1944, when the city was a bustling home base to many naval families, including his own. He spent his...
Cora Linda DeEll
May 3, 2026
DeEll, Cora Linda ~ Age 74, of Victoria Harbour, Kings Co., N.S., passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on April 21, 1952, in Carrolls Corner, Halifax Co., she was a daughter of the late Chester S. and Cora M. (Fraser) Dillman.
Before moving to the Annapolis Valley, Cora had worked at a hotel...
Mona Louise Rand
May 2, 2026
RAND, Mona Louise ~ age 90, of Morden, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Born in Berwick, Nova Scotia, on September 20, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Thyra (West) Kelley.
Mona is survived by her son, Gregory (Belinda) Hamilton; daughters, Nadine (John) Stevens...
James Allison "Jim" Hawkes
May 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts—and more than a few smiles through the tears—that we share the passing of James A. Hawkes, who, true to form, quietly and characteristically “got away” at home on May 1, 2026, after a brave and stoic battle with cancer. Jim was 76 years old, though he would likely remind you that age was just a...
William Austin "Bill" Hayes
Apr 28, 2026
Hayes, William Austin “Bill” – 84, of Nictaux, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at home. Born in Middleton, he was a son of the late Guilford and Thelma (Firth) Hayes. For the past 50 years, Bill and Donna have made Nictaux their home. In his younger years, Bill was a Merchant Marine and in the Royal Canadian...
Pansy Maxine Townsend
Apr 28, 2026
TOWNSEND, Pansy Maxine ~ age 95, of Kentville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Shannex Orchard Court, Kentville. Born in Victoria Beach, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Thelma (McCaul) Hayden.
Pansy graduated as a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked for many years at the Miller Hospital in Kentville. A devoted woman of faith, she...
James Kenneth "Jim" Anderson
Apr 26, 2026
ANDERSON, James Kenneth “Jim” – Age 84, of Meadowvale, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Born on March 21, 1942, in The Pas, Manitoba, Jim was the beloved son of the late George M. and Edith S. (Nordholm) Anderson.
In his younger years, Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing and took...
Jannie Lee Cater
Apr 23, 2026
Cater, Jannie Lee – 65, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at home. Born in Middleton, she was a daughter of the late Gene and Eileen (Wood) Taylor. Jannie had a love for dogs and life itself. Whether she was outside enjoying nature, going to bingo, shopping or going to yardsales, she was a kind and...
Orland Clarence Guier
Apr 22, 2026
It is with great sorrow that the family of Orland Clarence Guier announces his passing at the age of 86 on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026.
Orland was born March 24th, 1940, and was a son of the late Eldred Guier and Hilda Pearl Hersey. Orland lived in Central Grove his whole life, but for the last year his residence was at...
Marion Arileen Rigby
Apr 21, 2026
Rigby, Marion Arileen ~ 94 of Kingston, NS passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Grand View Manor, Berwick. Born in Upper Brighton, NB, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Rowena (Sharp) Ginson. Marion started her career working at BMO in Woodstock, NB. Leaving BMO, she moved around to many branches of CIBC including Comox, BC,...
W. Bruce Gillis
Apr 21, 2026
W. Bruce Gillis, K.C., U.E., F.S.A. (Scot) William “Bruce” Gillis, aged 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville. A man of many talents, accomplishments, and stories, Bruce leaves behind a legacy that his family will proudly carry forward.
Born on August 30, 1946, in Saint John, New Brunswick, Bruce...
