BATEMAN, Walter Thomas
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, July 24, 2019
Age 75 of Porters Lake, born in Westpoint, N.L., passed away on July 22, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. Walter is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Meta (Meade); daughter, Pam (Doyle) Safire; son, Corey (Jodi) Bateman; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Reagan Safire; and extended family in Newfoundland. Walter was an avid reader, photographer, and foodie. He was an experienced traveler and enjoyed learning about the history of the places he visited. He loved his family and was proud to tell everyone about his granddaughters. His ability to strike up conversations with strangers was legendary. He enjoyed going out with friends and having a good laugh. He worked with Imperial Oil for over 30 years. In keeping with Walter's wishes, a celebration of his life will take place in the Oceanview Room of Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, on Saturday, July 27th from 2-4 p.m. Walter will be cremated and his ashes scattered in the waters off his birthplace. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the nursing staff of the 4th floor of the Dartmouth General Hospital for the care they provided to Walter during his stay. For complete obituary go to: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com

BUTTON, Elizabeth Myra
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, August 3, 2019
Age 67 of Halifax, passed away peacefully away in the loving presence of family and friends at home on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Born on Silver Fox Island, Bonavista Bay, N.L., to Jacob and Olive Button, she was intensely proud of her family's heritage. Shortly after graduating from Memorial University of Newfoundland she moved to Halifax and was employed with Canada Manpower/Service Canada as a Program Officer until her retirement in 2007. An avid admirer of all things in nature she enjoyed hiking and being in the out of doors, a love that she has passed on to her loving grandchildren. Always interested in physical fitness, she enjoyed bicycling along the rails to trails systems at home and wherever she traveled in the world. In addition to planning activities for her grandchildren, when at home she could often be found painting, reading or using her extraordinary skill on unravelling crossword puzzles.

She is survived by her mother, Olive Button of St. John's, N.L.; sister, Linda Laite (Stan) of St. John's; brothers, Lloyd Button (Shirley Granter), Rex Button (Debra Doyle) of Ottawa; and Gord Button (Karen Fifield) of St. John's. Forever to be adoringly missed by daughters, Bronwen Davis (Rob Thomas), Myra Davis-Snow (Matt Snow) and their father Stephen Davis. Grandma will live on forever through the love and joy of life that she shared with her precious grandchildren, River and Tosh Thomas and Haidyn Davis-Snow. A huge emptiness in life is currently being felt by her devoted partner Weldon Chafe with whom she shared a fervent journey together for the last decade. She was predeceased by her father, Jacob; and baby brother, Andrew.

Cremation has taken place and a private interment will occur at a later date. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 15th from 3-6 p.m. in Armdale Yacht Club, 75 Burgee Run, Halifax, NS B3P 0C9. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Red Cross, Community HELP Program, 113 Troop Ave., Dartmouth, NS B3B 2A7. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, Halifax (902-835-4212). Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.tjtracey.com or sent to the family at 41 Westridge Dr., Halifax, NS B3M 3K3.

CHURCHILL, Chesley "Ches"
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, July 24, 2019
Age 81 of Lower Sackville, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 in Halifax. Born in Portugal Cove, N.L., he was a son of the late George and Laura Churchill. Ches was a proud lifetime member of Local 56 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. He was a gentle soul and his quiet inspiration will be cherished by all who loved him. He will be deeply missed by his be loved wife of over 61 years, Hilda Churchill; loving children, Char lene (Don Marr), Raymond (Cindy), Glen; devoted grandchildren, Bradley (Kim), Shane; his bright star, great-granddaughter, Luna Rose; brothers, Raymond, Edwin; sisters, Mary, Lil, Rose, Joan; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his sons in infancy, Michael and David; brothers, Melvin, Leonard; sister, Evelyn. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 26th at 2 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr. Family flowers only please. For those wishing to make a donation, please offer a good deed to those around you in memory of Ches. Online condolences may be sent to: www.atlantfuneralhomes.com Sackville Chapel.

CHIASSON, Elizabeth Mary
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, July 23, 2019
Age 86, Dart mouth, former-ly of Auburn, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2019, in St. Vincent's Nursing Home in Halifax after a long period with Alzheimer's. Born in Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Sophie (Hunt) Noseworthy. Betty joined the Air Force at 18 and met and married Ed in White Horse, Yukon. She and Ed loved to travel and went across Canada many times with their camper. They were long-time square dancers, once travelling to Japan with the group. Betty was an active member of St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church in Berwick and the L'Arche community in Wolfville until their move to Dartmouth.

Betty was a practical, curious, dynamic, kind woman who loved her home and family. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Edward; children, Catherine (Brian) McLeod, Dartmouth; Pauline (Gary) Craig, Ottawa; Dianne (Roy Hopkins) Chiasson, Halifax; Marc (Lorraine) Chiasson, Bedford; Lori Chiasson, Wolfville; grandchildren, Paul and Colin McLeod, Jennifer (Ivan) Slivecka, Adam and Matthew Craig, Ross, Gwen and Brett Chiasson; great-granddaughter, Vera Slivecka; brothers, Steven (June), Maxwell (Linda), Albert (Margaret), Wayne, Randy (Mary); sisters, Helen (Larry, deceased) Smith, Sophie (Joe) Newman, Linda (Marcus) Maloney, Nada (Steve) Sooley and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her stepmother, Lucy Noseworthy; brother, Edwin; sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Sib Staples.

The family wishes to thank the staff of the 6th floor at St. Vincent's for their care. Cremation has taken place; a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in Betty's memory, may be made to L'Arche Wolfville or to a charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Berwick Funeral Chapel, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, NS B0P 1E0 (902-538-9900). Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.serenityfuneralhome.ca

CRANE, Stephen Francis
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, July 23, 2019
Age 39, born and raised in Fort McMurray, Alta., passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Steve was the grandson of Joseph and Maria Crane (both deceased) (of Stephenville, N.L.) and Arthur and Isabelle McIsaac (both deceased) (also of Stephenville). He is survived by his daughter, Taygen Leigh Crane, of Fort McMurray, Alta.; his dad, Frank Crane, Stephenville; his mom, Anne Crane, Stephenville; and his sister, Jennifer Bernath (Crane) of Fort McMurray, Alta.; nephews, William (9) and Finley (6) Bernath of Nova Scotia.

Steve loved that he was from such an extensive family of 14 Aunts and Uncles on his mom's side and 7 Aunts and Uncles on his father's side, as well as 40 first cousins who all have children of their own, adding greatly to the bloodline. Steve was so very loved and respected by his many friends and family throughout his short and very tough life, living with a very difficult and hard to manage disease, Diabetes Type 1 from the age of 16. It controlled every aspect of his life and he did the best he could while raising his precious daughter, Taygen (16) who now resides in Fort McMurray with her mother, Candice Richards. He was so happy to have spent his last week with her when she arrived in Nova Scotia to see him. It was his final wish before stopping dialysis this past week. He suffered for many years from heart issues, kidney failure (including a failed kidney transplant from his mother in 2012 that did last for 2.5 years) an amputation of his left leg along with many other surgeries along the way.

He worked as a mechanic, an iron worker, a steel fabricator and most recently before taking sick, as the owner of a contracting company doing steel roofing in Kelowna B.C., hiring his own roofers and spending many hours himself working with them under the hot sun. An avid and excellent soccer player in his younger years, he accumulated many medals and accolades for his skills and sportsmanship in the field. His daughter, Taygen, is quickly following in his footsteps as a great athlete, excelling in soccer as well. He was an amazing dad to her and lived as long as he has particularly to be there for her into her teens. A celebration of Stephen's life will take place on Thursday evening, July 25th, from 7-9 p.m., in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. Online condolences are invited at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Sackville Chapel).

FRANCIS, Lucy Evelyn
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, July 26, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Lucy Evelyn Francis, age 90, of Lunenburg, announces her passing on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Hermitage, N.L., she was a daughter of the late Walter and Bertha (Rose) Harris. Lucy was a faithful member of St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg and over the years was a member of the Altar Guild and supported the work of the Anglican Church Women. Her love of life, family, friends and the community at large were so important to her. She was a golden thread of love spun invisibly through all our hearts and lives.

Lucy is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Roland) Lilly; sons, Raymond (Mary) Francis, and Hubert (Dianna) Francis, all of Lunenburg; grandchildren, Shannon (Robert) Sherri (Liam), Rodney (Kim), Ryan (Brittany) Michael (Alexandria) Terry (Jamie-Lee), Shawn, Nicholas (Jessica), David (Alicia), Stephen (Lisa); and 15 great-grandchildren, granddaughter-in-law, Coleen; sister, Margaret Blagdon, Coombs Cove, N.L.; brother, Wesley (Donna) Harris, Hermitage, N.L.; sister-in-law, Clara Harris, Hermitage, N.L.; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Oliver; grandson, Jeffrey Lilly; and brothers, Hubert and Gordon.

Friends are invited to share their memories of Lucy with her family during visitation on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. in Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy. 3, Lunenburg. Memorial service to celebrate Lucy's life will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, Rev. Laura Marie Piotrowicz, officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Anglican Church, Diabetes Canada or to a charity of your choice. www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca

MILLAR, Blanche Lillian
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, July 10, 2019
Age 86, of Bedford, passed away July 7, 2019 in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Hermitage, N.L., she was the daughter of the late William and Bertha (Francis) Simms. Mom began her career as a waitress at the Armview Restaurant in Halifax. She later worked for many years as a Deli Manager for Sobeys Inc., working in various stores in Halifax and Dartmouth, as well as Woodstock, Ont. In her retirement years, she volunteered for a short time with Meals on Wheels and helped to prepare lunch for the Gold and Silver Club in Sackville. Mom especially loved playing 45's with the card group there on Monday afternoons.

She is survived by daughter, Grace (Neil) Isnor, Sackville; sons, Ray Ingram, Sackville; Murray Ingram, Beaver Bank; Steve (Anita) Ingram, Beaver Bank; Jim (Sharon) Ingram, Windsor Junction; Frank Engram, Dartmouth; sisters, Ethel Dealhoy, Ontario; Phyllis Rose, Ontario; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Mom was predeceased by her parents; husband, Cyril "Cy" Millar; six brothers; four sisters; and her very good friend, Harry Bull.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 12th in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Rev. James Haughn officiating. A reception will follow the service. Interment in Oakridge Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made by visiting the website: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com and selecting Sackville Chapel.

MILLS, Albert Lloyd
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, July 5, 2019
Age 81, of Queensland, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in Buchans, N.L., he was a son of the late Walter C. and Ivy (Pardy) Mills. Albert, also known as "Big Al," enjoyed golfing and curling. He was a fixture in Queensland always making sure things were going well during the annual Queensland Open and making sure everyone was fed. He always ran the draw at Walter's Annual Horseshoe Tournament, and lastly, he always kept things lively at the summers end Potluck Party at his house. Survived by his daughter, Brenda (Mike), Halifax; grandsons, Damon and Keiron; sister, Ruby; brother, Robert. Predeceased by his wife, Mildred; sisters, Betty, Joan and Judy; brothers, Cecil, Stuart and Frank. In keeping with Albert's wishes there will be no services. The family would like to make a special thank you to the nurses and staff at the VG Site, QEII, for the amazing care of Albert during his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Diabetes Canada or Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca

TUCKER, Gordon Heber
The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, July 12, 2019
It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce Gordon's sudden passing on Monday, July 8, 2019, at the age of 72. From Bell Island, N.L., he was the youngest son of the late Don and Stella Tucker. Everyone who knew Gordon knew of his love for his family and friends, he had many adventures of travel and met many friends new and old along the way. All of these journeys were shared with his beloved wife Sophie of 51 years, who bravely took care of him in his last moments. The family had the opportunity to surround him; during this time many stories, tears, hugs and many kisses were shared. He left this world knowing he was truly loved and cherished.

He will be deeply missed by his wife, Sophie; loving children, Gordon Tucker Jr. (Monique) and Brenda Tucker (Paul); cherished grandchildren, Jacob Allan, Tyler Nicholas, Gavin Tucker; brothers, Graham, Clarence; sisters, Olga and Ruth; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his brothers, Randolph, Art, Wilson; dear sister, Betty. Gordon's journey with schooling, career, marriage, children, grandchildren, family and many friends has truly created a story of a great son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. A special thank you to nurse, Shelby R.N. and Dr. Bloom for their exceptional compassion.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 Mayfair Ave., Lower Sackville on Monday, July 15th from 2-6 p.m. with prayers at 3 p.m., officiated by Rev. Bob Chapman. For those wishing, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com Sackville Chapel.