Thursday, March 28, 2024



BUTTS, Charlie Leonard, 82, of Liscomb, Guysborough County, passed away quietly on Monday, March, 18, 2024, in St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital, Sherbrooke, due to a brief fight with lung cancer. He was a son of the late William Butts and Mildred French. Charlie worked in Ontario doing construction; maintenance at Yorkdale Shopping Centre; fishing on the Big Riggers in Port Bickerton; later doing small engine repairs in Liscomb and surrounding communities. He loved fishing and loved tinkering on small engines. He most certainly loved helping people and was well known for his sense of humour. Charlie leaves behind his loving wife, Carol; children, Angie (Steve) Isley; Jen (Stacy) Mullett; stepchildren, Christine and Tracey; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; niece and nephew, Karen and Barry Ford; many brothers and sisters. He was predeceased by his sister, Hazel Rudolph. In keeping with Charlie’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. The family thanks the wonderful staff at St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital, Sherbrooke, and the awesome community of Liscomb for all their help during this time. Online condolences: www.gwgiffin.com

 

 

GRAHAM, Donald James “Tink”, 89, of Glenelg, Guysborough County, passed away on Tuesday, March, 19, 2024, in St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital, Sherbrooke. He was a son of the late Nina Redmond. Tink left home at the age of 14 to work on Sable Island. He joined the military and served with the Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment for three years. He was a tile setter, working with several different companies and later worked as a commissionaire. Tink enjoyed curling, darts and fishing; and he was an amazing woodworker. He is survived by his wife, Deanna (McKeen); sons, Donald (Val), West Dalhousie; Frank, Glenelg; Darcy, Halifax; daughter, Terri (Al) Cahill, Porters Lake; grandchildren, Kristen Cahill Lamkin (Ryan), Erin Cahill (Griffen Whynacht), Charla Lilly (Bradley), Nathan Graham, Tyler Graham; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Keith Redmond, sister, Linda Redmond; several nieces, nephews and their families. Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 30, at 2 p.m., in Kirk Memorial United Church, Glenelg, with Rev. Derek Elsworth officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Kirk Memorial United Church. Online condolences: www.gwgiffin.com

 

 

MARTIN, Arthur Cecil, 87, Half Island Cove, Guysborough County, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, NL. Born in Harbour Breton, Newfoundland, he was the son of the late Richard and Kathleen (Hunt) Martin.

Art was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Queensport. An avid outdoorsman, who lived life to its fullest, despite surviving several car accidents and three shipwrecks, Art was undeterred from adventure.

He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Margaret (2018). He is survived by daughters, Kay (Pat) Ryan, Corner Brook, NL; Jean (Junior) Lumsden, Hubley; Nebbie (Gino) Gagnon, Hubley; sisters, Kathleen (Ray) Martin, Lillian Colombe; sisters-in-law, Wilma Dort and Joyce Martin; grandchildren, Ashley Dawn Ryan, Chaunc Lumsden, Kelsey Lou Lumsden, Emily Gagnon; great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Augie Lumsden; Landon and Willow Gagnon; Finn Ratcliffe. He was also survived by Trudy Jamieson, who was like a daughter to him. He was also predeceased by siblings, Johnny (Bridget), Leo (Sadie) and Reg Martin; brothers-in-law, Donald Greencorn, Finton Marsh and Leslie Colombe; niece, Lillian Day.

Funeral Mass was held on March 23 from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Queensport, with Father Jonathan Nnajiofor officiating. Burial followed in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Art’s name to the Western Regional Memorial Hospital palliative care unit, via e-transfer to foundation@westernhealth.nl.ca or by calling 709-784-5353. Please make sure to indicate that the donation is for the palliative care unit.

Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com.

 

 

McCulloch-Taylor, Rev. Shelagh Frances – B.A., B.Ed., M.Div. – Aug. 23, 1938 – March 19, 2024. Survived by sons, Kevin and Mike Taylor (Stephanie), and beloved grandchildren, Dylan, Liam and Cassie; Cara and Jacqueline Todd; Jaden Taylor Higgins; great-grandson, Taylor Todd Henneberry; sister, Susan Richardson; sister-in-law, Norma Rockwood McCulloch; niece Sarah Richardson (Bill, Liam and Ella); nephews, Patrick and David McCulloch; and great-niece Liliana McCulloch. Predeceased by sons, Sean Francis (1964-1965) and Patrick Mayno Taylor (1962-1980), and brother, Kim. T. McCulloch, (1942-2014). Born in 1938 in Hamilton, Ontario, to Irene (nee Fitzsimons) and Harvey F. McCulloch Q.C., she attended Central Public School, Ryerson Senior Public (where she received awards for history and art) and Westdale High, graduating in 1956. Married T. Mayno Taylor in 1960, completing her B.A. at Carleton U shortly thereafter, followed by a B.Ed. from Dalhousie U. While raising four boys, she explored her artistic talent through drawing and the medium of enamel on copper, creating unique jewelry and decorative plaques. These were sold (accompanied by fellow artist Frances Beis) at local craft markets. Shelagh also served as a hospice volunteer in Halifax hospitals and initiated the formation of a support group for bereaved parents through the IWK in the 1980’s. This group continues today. 1983 opened the door to living for six years in the residence at Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, where her calling to the ministry was discovered. Raised as an Anglican, Shelagh joined the United Church of Canada, which ordained her in 1989. Nevertheless, she remained always an explorer in terms of spirituality and religion. After serving as a student minister with fellow student Kim MacAulay at Nappan-Maccan-Fenwick Pastoral Charge, she was called to Forbes Memorial Pastoral Charge churches of Kings Loch Katrine, Lochaber and Country Harbour in 1989, where she served until retirement in 1996. Retirement enabled indulgence in some new pursuits, becoming an avid gardener and bird watcher. At her cottage, she could often be seen swimming, canoeing on the Lake or curled up on a porch chair with a murder mystery or perhaps a collection of poems, like her mother before her. In 2007, Shelagh suffered catastrophic kidney failure (AGBM) which resulted in three years on dialysis at the QEII in the winters and at St Martha’s Regional Hospital in Antigonish in the summers. In 2010, she received the most remarkable precious and generous gift from dear sister, Susan, a kidney! Both recovered extremely well and enjoyed many years of good health thereafter. Shelagh did not consider herself a “good traveller”, usually preferring home to sight-seeing in distant places. Notable exceptions were the European adventure with life-long friend Helen Howard in the 1950’s, Nashville in the 1990’s, with friend Freeman Roach, with whom delight in classic country music was shared. More recently, she enjoyed a river cruise with her sister, Susan, through France and a tour of Western Newfoundland with best friend, Cathy. Shelagh moved from Antigonish back to Halifax in 2020 to live with son, Kevin; dog, Yoda; and beloved cat, Patchy. The family extends gratitude to caregivers, her son, Kevin Taylor, and her faithful friend, Cathy Taylor, for their boundless support. Recommended charitable donations to Red Cross, S.P.C.A., or Trinity United Church, Timberlea. Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 28 at 11:30 a.m. in Trinity United Church, Timberlea, with Shane Doucette officiating. Following the service, a reception and celebration of life gathering will be held in the Trinity United Church Hall.