BOWSER, Laura
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 21, 2018
Laura Bowser, Halifax, age 92, formerly of St. John's, NL. Passed away peacefully Friday, March 16, 2018, at the QEII Hospital Halifax Infirmary. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Hilda Murray. She was predeceased by husband, Percy, and her brothers and sisters. Laura was a long time member of the Northern Lights Seniors Club. She will be missed by niece, Dolores and husband, Jim Bennett from Colorado, US. As well her two angels as she called them, cousins, Gladys Carter and Leona Arsenault both from Halifax. Funeral service will be held on Friday March 23, 2018 at 11:00am at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 3751 Robie St, Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Margaret of Scotland. To leave an on-line condolence please visit: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com

COTTER, Henry Palmer
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 19, 2018
Surrounded by his loving family, we are heart broken to announce the unexpected passing of Henry P. Cotter at the Dartmouth General Hospital on March 15, 2018, at the age 77. Born in New Perlican, Newfoundland he was the youngest son of the late William and Blanche Cotter. He was predeceased by his brother James Cotter, and survived by sister Olive (Cotter) Snow, brother Ken Cotter, sister in laws Carmel (Wayne) Baker and Mary Collins, brother in law Larry (Ann) Walsh and several nieces and nephews. Henry is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Rose Cotter, and was a wonderful father of three daughters, Wanda (Miles) Whiteway, Kimberley (Peter) Nixon and Angela (Ken) MacKay, all of Dartmouth. Also cherished by his grandchildren; Austin, Samantha and Michael (Nixon), Taylor and Robert (Whiteway), Madison, Gregory, and Matthew (MacKay); great grandchild Tanner and the newest addition, another great grandson, born March 16, 2018.

Henry enjoyed a successful career with the Royal Bank of Canada for 38 years, where he made many life long friendships. He held various positions, and retired as the Manager, Risk Management, Atlantic provinces. He often remarked he never worked a day in his life, as he loved what he did. He was an active member in the community and volunteered for many organizations, more recently Blessed Pope John XIII and the Atlantic RBC Pensioner Club. Henry thoroughly enjoyed being part of the committees at his apartment complex, where they are more like family than neighbours. Henry was a pillar of his family and community, he always made himself available to everyone for advice and was willing to help whenever needed. A devoted husband, and dedicated father and grandfather to his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed every sporting event and activity, always cheering them on and encouraging them in everything they pursued. He was for many decades an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan, never missing a game and waiting patiently for their next Stanley Cup Championship. Henry's legacy is his grandchildren left to cheer them on! There are no words to describe how greatly he will be missed by many, but we will treasure our time we had with him. The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the wonderful staff at the Dartmouth General Hospital, who helped the family during his brief stay.

Visitation will be held at the Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St., March 20th 6-8pm. The funeral mass will be held at Saint Thomas More Parish in Dartmouth, March 21st at 11am, with a reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Henry may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Arthritis Society

COVIN, Phoebe Helen
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 21, 2018
(9/18/1931 - 3/20/2018)
COVIN, Phoebe Helen, 87, Sackville passed away peacefully at Northwood Centre on March 20, 2018. Born in Grand Beach, Fortune Bay, Newfoundland on September 18, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Keeping. She was a very loving mother and grandmother. Her biggest joy was spending time with her family. She was also a member 50s Club in Lower Sackville and loved to attend regular card plays and events.

She was predeceased by loving husband of 61 years Roy Joseph Covin; and brother, George Anstey. Phoebe and Roy spent many wonderful moments fishing, camping and berry picking. The biggest joy for both of them was their little Shih Tzu, Bailey He was the highlight of their world as they grew old together. Phoebe is survived by her 5 children, daughter Judy (Darrell Grimm), Middle Sackville, Wayne, Lawrencetown, Douglas (late Marlene) , Dartmouth, Michael (Connie), Beaver Bank, Christopher (Lorraine), Sackville, sister Jessie (Bill) Hollett, Grand Beach, NL. She was a very proud grandmother of nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Phoebe will be forever loved and remembered by her loving family and many friends. We all will be reunited in Heaven's Kingdom.

Visitation and a time of fellowship will be held Friday, March 23, 2018, from 11am to 1pm in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Drive. The funeral service will be held at one 1pm. Rev Deb Stevens officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made by visiting the website www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com and selecting the Sackville chapel

JANES, Philip James
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 28, 2018
(December 3, 1961 - March 27, 2018)
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Leading Seaman, Philip James Janes announces his passing on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Oceanview Manor in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia at the age of 56. Born in Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, Philip was the son of Gerald and Vera Janes. He was predeceased by his brother in-law Craig Gale and his mother in-law Phyllis Musseau. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife Josephine Janes. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of precious memories are his children, Terry (Tyana) of Cold Lake, AB and Matthew (Katie) of Dartmouth, NS. Philip will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren; Bodhi Janes and Ivy Janes. He is also survived by his sisters; Wanda Jeans of Cole Harbour, NS, Kimberly Gale of Corner Brook, NL, Paula Janes of Port aux Basques, NL, Cynthia Ryan of Elmsdale, NS, Geraldine (Russell) Harvey of Botwood, NL, Penny Janes of Port aux Basques, NL, and brother Christopher Janes of Cole Harbour; Father in-law Ronald (Irene) Musseau of Port aux Basques, NL, Sister in laws; Darlene (Tony) Legge, of Port aux Basques, NL and Denise Musseau (Tanner and Riley Musseau-Seaward) of St. John's, NL; a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends especially Eddie Laing of Eastern Passage, NS and Brian Osmond of Codroy Valley, NL. Philip had been fortunate to be in the loving care of the staff and volunteers of the Oceanview Manor in Eastern Passage.

During his lifetime, Philip touched the lives of many people through his community involvement, 15 years of Scouting in Nova Scotia and serving his country in the Royal Canadian Navy for 20 years before retiring in 2001. Philip loved the outdoors and dearly enjoyed fishing, hunting and wood working. He was truly a gift to everyone. Visitation is taking place on Wednesday, March 28, from 7-9 pm, at Eastern Passage Community Funeral Home, 5 Cow Bay Rd, Eastern Passage, NS. Donations in his memory can be made to The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society. Interment to follow at a later date.

MARSHALL, John "Ron"
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 27, 2018
John "Ron" Marshall (Chief Petty Officer, Retired) Originally from St. John's, NL, Ron attended St. Patrick's School before moving to Halifax at age 17 to join the Royal Canadian Navy where he served for 35 years. During his career, he was deployed on various destroyers sailing throughout North America and Europe with duties that included communications technician and clearance diver. He was also an electronics/communications instructor at CFB Stadacona and platoon commander at CFB Cornwallis. Although he served in peacetime, fatalities at sea were not uncommon with the worst tragedy occurring off the coast of England in 1969 when an explosion on the HMCS Kootenay, the sister ship to his vessel, the HMCS Saguenay, resulted in 53 injuries and 9 deaths followed by burial at sea from HMCS Saguenay. His experiences created an understanding of the unique stresses faced by military members and their families leading to a final posting at the Military Family Resource Centre in Halifax.

He also studied psychology at Saint Mary's University during this time. After retirement, he brought his knowledge and experience to CFB Gander and CFB Cornwallis where he coordinated the establishment of the Military Family Resource Centres on those bases. He also taught Human Resource Management at the Nova Scotia Community College and instructed fleet captains and crews with Clearwater Seafoods. For the last several years, he assisted his wife in running Grange Cottage Bed and Breakfast in Annapolis Royal, NS. Ron was a leader, mentor and teacher. Patient, thoughtful and stoic, Ron touched many lives during his 79 years.

Survived by his devoted wife Maude (nee Spurrell); children: Lori (Mark), Mark (Daphne) and Rob (Tram); grandchildren Joel, Nathaniel, Gabrielle, Alison and Illythia; siblings: Dorothy, George Jr., Dolores (Ron), Sheila, Diane (Bill), Susan (Joe) and Keith (Marydale) as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents George and Anne (Murphy). Special thanks to Dr. Ken Buchholz and the nursing staff for their excellent care.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday March 29,2018 in St. Luke's Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal with Rev. Juanita Barteaux and Canon Ken Vaughan officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will be at a later date. Donations in memory may be sent to the Annapolis West Health Foundation. On line condolences may be sent to www.kaulbachfamilyfuneralhome.com

NORTHCOTT, Thomas William "Tom"
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 5, 2018
(6/25/1923 - 3/30/2018)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving husband and father. Captain Thomas Northcott, born June 25, 1923, in Norris Point, Newfoundland, was the son of the late Theopholius and Annie (Knott) Northcott. Tom had a fine sense of humour which warmed all those who were blessed to know him and work with him. His interesting work history took him to locations around the world. Tom's love of boats and respect for the power of the seas served him well as he capably served on convoys across the North Atlantic and was a distinguished veteran of the Merchant Marine. Following World War II, Tom became a resident of Halifax and progressed to the rank of Captain with the Royal Canadian Naval Auxiliary on ships in HMC Dockyard Halifax.

Always curious and capable, Tom then became a Harbour Pilot with the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, based out of Port Hawkesbury. He guided super tankers and ships of many types through the waters of the Strait of Canso, Sydney Harbour, and the Bras d'Or Lakes. After retiring in 1987 to Lower Sackville, Tom continued to enjoy and excel in many adventures with family and friends; including golf where he had 8 holes-in-one. He was an avid carpenter and loved hunting and fishing in Newfoundland. Tom spent many summers camping around Nova Scotia with family and friends and loved the fiddling music of Cape Breton and Newfoundland. Tom and Donna spent many winters in Florida golfing and socializing with their family and friends from Canada and the USA.

Tom is survived by Donna (Payne), his loving wife of 40 years, and was predeceased by Mary Florence ( MacIsaac), his devoted first wife of 25 years. Tom had a deep and constant love of family and will live on in the hearts of his children, Robert, Donna O'Sullivan (Ken Coolen), Darrell (Clara), Dean (Linda), of Toronto; grandchildren Marija and Christina; great-grandchildren, Emery, Isaiah, Olivia, and Niya and many nieces and nephews. Tom will be dearly missed by his sister Gladys Miller, of Corner Brook and sister-in-law Muriel Northcott of PEI. Tom's generous love of family grew and fully embraced the children of Donna; Gary Penney (Shirley), Doug Penney (Louise), of Corner Brook, Brent Penney (Donna), of Dartmouth, Colleen Penney (Joe Currie), of Lower Sackville; grandchildren, Amanda, Deidre, Mark, Jim, Tavnor and Andrew; and great-grandchildren, Caitlin and Declan. Tom is also predeceased by his infant son, Joseph, cherished granddaughter, Natasha O'Sullivan, brothers' Obediah and Donald, sisters Emma Simpson and Effie Verge, and Donna's beloved daughter Maureen (Penney) Rowe.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, April 7th, with reception to follow, both in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom's memory to the Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia or the Canadian Cancer Society. Many thanks to the staff of Cedar Crest unit of Camp Hill Veterans Hospital for their care and comfort of our beloved Tom. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Dartmouth Chapel).

WHITTLE, Jesse Augustus
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, March 27, 2018
(12/12/1926 - 3/20/2018)
Whittle, Jesse Augustus, age 91, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2018 in Oakwood Terrace. Born in Grand Bank, NL, he was a son of the late William and Susie (Rose) Whittle.

Jesse worked at HMC Dockyard as a marine pipefitter for 35 years, retiring in 1987. In 1974, he achieved his black belt in Karate and went on to achieve his 2nd degree in another style. He was a life-long member of the Salvation Army, serving as a band member for 70 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. Jesse and his wife Dinah, camped at BeechBrook Campground for 35 years. He was a long-time gym member of Cole Harbour Place where he was loved by all. He will be remembered for his wit, strength and pride.

Jesse is survived by his sons, William "Billy" (Joyce), Dartmouth, Edwin (Paul), Toronto, Ont.; grandchildren, William (Melanie) Collier, Christopher Whittle, Stephanie (Philip) Colley, Sherry Collier; 6 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by extended family. Jesse was predeceased by his wife Dinah (Kendall); daughter Jessie Collier; sisters Frances Hickman, and Reta Matthews.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Sunday March 25th in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. The funeral service will take place at 2pm on Monday March 26th in the funeral home chapel, Majors Sharon and Kirk MacLeod officiating with a reception to follow. Burial in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oakwood Terrace Recreation Department. Special thanks to the staff of Unit D, volunteers, family members and residents of Oakwood Terrace who showed Jesse love and compassionate care. Online condolences may be made by visiting the Dartmouth Chapel at www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com