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More than 600 at funeral for NS boy who died in fire - CTV News

You had something so magical about you, you are such an old, wise soul." Hundreds of people had gathered Sunday at a chapel in Barrington, N.S., for a service for seven-year-old Mya Prouty, while a joint service is being held Tuesday for four-month-old Winston Prouty and four-year-old Jayla Kennedy. Monday's service opened with the Elton John song "Tiny Dancer," which Plaizier said was the boy's favourite song. Rev. Mitchell DeWare, a 36-year-old Baptist minister who has been providing pastoral care to the family, said during prayer that the tragedy continues to take a heavy toll on the small communities of the families. He called on the friends and family members to "lean in" to one another and offer mutual care and assistance as they go through various forms of pain, sadness, numbness, fear and anger. "Heavenly Father, this tears the heart out. This last couple of weeks has shaken the lives of so many people in this room and those who can't be here today. We're hurting and some of us hurt very badly," he prayed. Both DeWare and Plaizier said in interviews that they wished to convey a message of Christian hope amidst the sadness, while giving mourners the opportunity to grieve deeply. "It's all the more important to remember your faith foundation when your world is crumbling beneath your feet," said Plaizier in an interview from his office prior to the service. Plaizier has been providing pastoral care to Emma Kennedy and Phillip Prouty, who both managed to get out of the house after the fire started raging. "The wounds are so raw, and everybody wants to help ... but the family aren't sure what they need now. There is still just a gaping wound," the minister said. Kennedy and Prouty are the parents of four-month old Winston Prouty. According to obituaries, Phillip Prouty is also the father of seven-year-old Mya Prouty, while Mya's mother is Tamera Smith. An obituary says Kennedy is the mother of four-year-old Jayla Kennedy, and Jayla's father is Joshua Renouf. Plaizier described Mason Grant as a cousin to the other children, but couldn't provide complete details of the relationships. A fire marshall's report on the cause of the blaze is expected within days with recommendations on fire safety, but police have ruled out foul play in the tragedy. Fundraising efforts were continued Monday in several communities, with the latest at Dennis Point Cafe in Lower West Pubnico. Restaurant owner Vernon D'Eon donated a day's worth of his restaurant's food sales to the families. "It's a small community here. The Prouty family have been in our community for hundreds of years. ..

Phillips, Bruce Foster - The Chattanoogan

Roman Gruszecki (Franciszek (Nina)) of Poland, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two infant brothers, Wilfred Barrington "Barry" Phillips, Jr., and Michael Kelley Phillips, as well as his maternal grandparents, Ernest and Florence Kelley, with whom he was very close.  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Chattanooga National Cemetery with Father Mike Nolan officiating, followed by burial with military honors.  Procession to the site will leave from Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, Tn. 37343, at 11:05 a.m. and attendees are asked to meet at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.  Immediately following the service, there will be a celebration of his life at the Pinnacle from 12:30 PM to 2:30 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Care Facility, 4411 Oakwood Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37416 in memory of Bruce. Visit www.hamiltonfuneraloptions.com to share words of condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation services, 4506 Hixson Pike, 423 531-3975. Let's block ads! (Why?)...
http://www.chattanoogan.com/2016/11/20/336524/Phillips-Bruce-Foster.aspx

A Cleveland Park 'gingerbread house' is for sale for the first time - Washington Post

Photo by HomeVisit) The house was ordered from the Sears catalogue for the owner’s grandparents. The Barrington model was described as retaining “the dignity of an old English home.”Affectionately referred to as the “gingerbread house,” this Cleveland Park home is for sale for the first time. The house has changed little since it was built in 1929 for the grandparents of owner Clarissa Bonde. According to Bonde, her great-grandfather O.F. Carlson, a doctor from Fort Worth, bought the land and ordered the house from the Sears catalogue for his daughter, Dagmar Carlson Leggett. The Barrington model was described in the catalogue as retaining “the dignity of an old English home” and the “practical interior of modern American architecture.” [A real retrofit: Housing their modern family in his dad’s midcentury showpiece] Dagmar Carlson met Eugene Leggett at the Detroit Free Press in 1923. She was a Texan. He was a Canadian. They married the following year and had a son in 1925. Carlson was an unusual woman for the times. After graduating from the University of Texas, she traveled through ...

John W. Tierney, 80, of Hudson - Community Advocate

Hudson AMVETS, Hudson Eagles and the Hudson V.F.W. He was a longtime parishioner of Saint Michael’s Church in Hudson. He leaves his loving children, Vicky T. Tierney and her partner Lynne Grey of Barrington, N.H., John J. Tierney and his wife Sherrie of Hudson, and Jerold W. Tierney also of Hudson. He leaves his adoring grandchildren, Alysha LaFountain of Charlestown, John J. Tierney III of Brentwood, N.H., and Cameron White of Marlborough; the mother of his children, Irene Tierney of Hudson; former wives Suzanne Tierney and Nancy Tierney of Hudson; and his niece, Karen Hannigan of Westbrook, Maine, along with many other family members and friends. John had many interests throughout his life, most of which included spending time on Sebago Lake in Maine and vacationing on Cape Cod with family and friends. His love and passion of the water and boating will live on through the lives of his children and grandchildren for the years to come. John loved to cook and would often share his culinary creations with family and friends. He also enjoyed getting out on the golf course with his longtime friends. He cherished the time he spent with his family, especially with his grandchildren who fondly referred to him as “Grampy,” and always looked forward to Christmas and other holidays when the family gathered. His youthful spirit, unique personality and the special love and affection he shared with his dogs, Sebago and Hyannis, as well as other family members’ pets, will always be remembered by those who loved and knew him. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday Aug. 30, at 9 a.m., in Saint Michael’s Church, 21 Manning St., Hudson. Burial will follow in Forestvale Cemetery of Hudson. Family and friends may attend calling hours Monday, Aug. 29, from 5-8 p.m., at Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, 50 Central Street, Hudson (www.tighehamilton.com). In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101. Short URL: http://www.communityadvocate.com/?p=78046 Let's block ads! (Why?)...
http://www.communityadvocate.com/2016/08/29/john-w-tierney-80-of-hudson/

Funeral services for late William 'Bill' Williamson to be held today - Cape Breton Post

We all looked up to him for advice. He was a great guy to talk to, was friends with all the firefighters, even on a personal level." Lenny Barrington, chief of the New Waterford Fire Department, said their department was sad to hear the news of Williamson.Barrington, involved in the fire department for 40 years, knew him as not only a devoted chief, but also for his dedication to the community. "He was a pretty outgoing fellow, always involved with whatever was on the go, whether as fire chief, for the fire service or as councillor. " Barrington said Williamson use to drop down to the New Waterford fire station to see what was going on and to say hello to everyone. "Bill was very humorous and very knowledgeable. He and Harold (Williamson’s son) were like two peas in a pod, always together." Butch Chiasson served as chief of the New Waterford Fire Department for 20 years, including when Williamson was chief in Scotchtown. He said they had a close relationship. "The New Waterford, Scotchtown and New Victoria fire departments were always close, like one family," he said. "However besides the fire services, we were good friends." Chiasson said Williamson was not only an excellent fire chief but was always willing to help the fire service in any way possible. "We did a lot of travelling to conventions and meetings together. "Crombie was a fine man,  a good guy." Dist. 11 Coun. Lowell Cormier also expressed sadness over the death of Williamson. "It's very sad, a tremendous loss for the community." He said although Williamson was a former councillor and had a deep passion for the fire department, he was also very involved in sports. "He coached the famous Scotchtown Raiders, who won several Nova Scotia and Maritime titles in fastball." Williamson was inducted into the New Waterford Sports Hall of Fame three years ago, he added. Cormier said he would bring up the days when the Scotchtown team was the best in the Maritimes when he'd meet with Williamson. He said Williamson always downplayed his own involvement. "He was a very humble man." Williamson was the longest serving member of the Scotchtown Fire Department, joining in 1951 and still active 64 years later. He was  a member of the Maritime Fire Chiefs Associat...
http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2015-12-16/article-4378140/Funeral-services-for-late-William-Bill-Williamson-to-be-held-today/1

Joan Elnora Mahovlic - Alberni Valley News

Calvin and Eugene and her half-brothers Whiley and Richard. She is survived by loving husband Mike Mahovlic, daughters Pearl (Colin) Drolet and Jory Smith; son Larry (Stephanie) Morse, all from Nova Scotia; and sons Shawn Coffill, Nanoose Bay, B.C., and Mark Coffill, Port Alberni, B.C.; step-daughter Trish (Rick) McCrate, Coquitlam; step-son Jim (Lori) Mahovlic, Calgary, Alberta; step-daughter Meg (John) Belanger, Campbell River, B.C.; step-son Paul Mahovlic, New Westminster, B.C. and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by brother Gerald (Janet) Salsman, Coldbrook, N.S.; brother Ronald (Jeanette) Salsman, Port Alberni, B.C.; sister Madelyn Wiles, Morristown, N.S.; brother Leo (Adele) Salsman, Trail, B.C.; sister Marilyn (Allan) Teal, Trenton, Ontario; and sister Freda Salsman, Waterville, N.S. as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all the caring staff at Echo Village for everything, also to Pastor Platz for his spiritual support. There will be a funeral service for Joan at Grace Lutheran Church, 4408 Redford Street, Port Alberni, B.C. on Monday, March 25, 2019, at 1:30 pm with a tea to follow. Flowers are gratefully declined but if you wish to do so, donations to Grace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund would be greatly appreciated. Let's block ads! (Why?)...
https://www.albernivalleynews.com/obituaries/joan-elnora-mahovlic/

No applicants yet for public seats on Nova Scotia funeral board - Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY, N.S. - Anyone upset over what's happening in the funeral industry in Nova Scotia now has an opportunity to pull up a chair and do something about it. For the first time, the Nova Scotia Board of Registration of Embalmers and Funeral Directors is offering two board seats to public advocates not connected to the funeral industry, measures taken following a bizarre and emotional mix up at a Nova Scotia funeral home last year. Rodger Gregg "That way the public can get involved in enforcement actions when they need to be taken by the board as we'd have the consumer advocate perspective as well," said Rodger Gregg, registrar of cemetery and funeral services in Nova Scotia. However, Gregg said, his concern is that no one has applied for the positions and the positions start in June. "Right now, we haven't received any applicants for these positions," he said. "For us it's a great opportunity for there now to be consumer representation on the board to represent the consumer's interest." The board previously consisted of just the registrar and five othe...
https://www.capebretonpost.com/news/local/no-applicants-yet-for-public-seats-on-nova-scotia-funeral-board-295042/

Police investigate Sydney funeral home for possible fraud - CBC.ca

Cape Breton Regional Police are investigating a complaint of alleged fraud against S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home in Sydney.The complaint came from Service Nova Scotia, which regulates the funeral industry in Nova Scotia.News of the police investigation comes just weeks after a suspicious fire at the funeral home, which is closed indefinitely.The department first launched an investigation into the home's financial records after a family complained about a funeral service in December of 2017.Officials found that the family had a contract with the funeral home for a prepaid service, but their money had not been placed in trust."There was a general concern that we had at the time which is why we decided to put a notice out to the public in the spring of 2018," said Rodger Gregg, registrar of cemetery and funeral services for Service Nova Scotia.'This is unusual for us to see'Service Nova Scotia suspended Chant's licence to sell prepaid funerals. And in the following months, 49 other people came forward with contracts amounting to about $170,000, said Gregg. The department worked with the funeral home to have that money re...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/chant-s-funeral-home-police-investigate-fraud-1.5042454