It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Earl Robert Cove age 89 of Amherst on Friday January 30, 2026, at the Shannex Northumberland Hall, Amherst, NS.

Born in Aulac, New Brunswick on April 24, 1936, Earl was a son, and youngest of four children to the late Clayton Cove and Dorothy Whyte (formally Cove, nee Jones).  Besides his parents,
Earl was predeceased by his loving wife of 67 years, Joyce: and son, Mitchell; as well as sisters Muriel (Arnott), Phyllis (Guy) and Ruth (Irvin).

Earl is survived by sons, Larry Cove (Terry) of Amherst and Jeffrey (Roseann) Cove of Cole Harbour; ten grandchildren, Patricia, Jamie, Brent (Emily), Vicki Lynn, Melanie, Matthew (Heather), Peter (Liza), Patrick (Zhanna), Brendan and Daniel; nine great grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Earl dedicated 38 years of service to Robb Engineering, where he formed many lasting friendships.  A familiar face at the Amherst Stadium for many years in the past, Earl played hockey, coached, managed, volunteered, fundraiser and was an Executive member with Amherst Minor Hockey. Saturday evening Rambler hockey games were rarely missed. Earl was also involved with other community and local organizations.

After residing in East Amherst for nearly forty years, Earl and Joyce, spent several enjoyable years at their Wentworth home on the Wallace River, before returning to Brookdale. Together, they cherished the outdoors and the many activities including cross-country skiing, fishing, hunting and walking  in the beauty of the area.

Earl liked keeping busy and active; making full use of his time, from building his own home, taking on construction projects for others, to skillful woodworking. He was always willing to offer a helping hand to family, friends and neighbours.

He and Joyce looked forward to their winter trips to South Carolina, and other destinations. Dad, Grampy will be forever remembered for his loyalty to family and friends, generosity to help other, his gentle smile and oh yes that “firm” but caring handshake.

Cremation has taken place.

A gathering to share memories of Earl will take place on Friday February 6, 2026, between 2:00 – 4:00 pm held at Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church Street, Amherst, NS.

Interment will take place at a later date in the Amherst Cemetery.

The family extends a sincere thank you to all Shannex Northumberland Hall; All Saints Springhill Hospital, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre staff for their care and compassion during the past several months.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Earl’s memory can be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be forwarded to the family vis: www.campbellsamherst.ca or by visiting the funeral Facebook page.

It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Peter John Joseph Frenette, on January 29, 2026, age 71, after a complicated heart surgery at the Halifax Infirmary.

Born October 7, 1954, in Amherst, NS, to Alban and Alphonsine (LaPlante) Frenette.

Peter grew up in Amherst, attending St Charles and ARHS. Once he graduated, he attended Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, where he completed a Radio/TV arts course. He worked in Radio for 4 years and after he took a night course in carpentry.

He had a diverse career starting as a disc jockey at CKDH in the 70s then moving on to carpentry, studying for his red seal while working full time and building our family home on West Victoria Street. He was a gifted carpenter and a natural creator with the ability to build and fix just about anything. He finished his career as a maintenance carpenter with Cobequid Housing.

Peter was a faithful member of Holy Family Church serving on various committees – Parish Council, Knights of Columbus, Shelter Project, and Lector. He was a devoted altar server at many funerals and put his hand to many projects at the church.

Peter was a talented musician, starting as a teenager in the Outlet band at St. Charles Church. He loved to play with various groups throughout the years most recently playing bass with Freefall. If there’s a rock n’ roll heaven, Pete is part of the band.

He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Debbie, of almost 50 years, daughters Emily (Andrew Harrison), and Natalie (Jeff Atkinson), grandchildren; Lucas Fowler, Sylvie Atkinson, and Jack Atkinson, his sisters; Susan (Paul) Carr, Edith (Mike) O’Brien, brother-in-law; Sherman (Varlene), and mother-in-law; Ruth Beal as well as nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Peter was predeceased by his sister Theresa.

Pete loved nothing better than playing cars, blocks, dolls, and games with his grandkids. He shared his love of woodworking with his grandson, Lucas.  He was full of creativity and imagination and had a great sense of humor.  Pete always had a smile on his face, and was a kind and generous man.  

During retirement, Debbie and Pete enjoyed many travels and adventures together. There weren’t many concerts in the area that they missed.

As per Peter’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 4 – 6 pm at Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church Street, Amherst, NS. And a mass in Peter’s memory will take place on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 11am at the Holy Family Church.

Burial in St. Charles Nativity Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Donations can be made in Peter’s Memory to the Cumberland Cancer Assistance Fund and Red Cross.

Condolences and memories can be shared with the family by visiting www.campbellsamherst.ca or Campbell’s Facebook page.

Due to the weather forecast, the visitation and funeral service are postponed until the spring and will be announced at a later date.

Keith Bevin Moore, Age 66 – Shelbell Farm, East Leicester

We sadly announce the passing of our beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend at the QEII Hospital, Halifax on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Born November 29,1959 in Springhill, he was thirteenth of the seventeen children of the late Sheldon and Isabel (Ripley) Moore. Keith was a graduate of Oxford Regional High School and his strong love for nature led him to attend the Maritime Forest Ranger School in Fredericton where he obtained his Forest Technician Diploma.

From 1980 to 2005 he was employed with the Department of Natural Resources, specializing in Forest Research and Forest Health and working with the Spruce Budworm Spray Program, Nutrition Studies, and monitoring forest pests. While inspecting the many woodlots and tree farms across the province, Keith was bitten by the “Christmas Tree” bug and acted on his desire to try his hand at growing Christmas trees. He was an active and long-standing member of Cobequid Christmas Tree Producers Association and was highly respected by Christmas tree growers across the province.

Upon retirement he moved home to the family farm where he looked after our elderly parents. The tree growing bug became stronger and led him into the opening of a Christmas Tree U-Cut, Shelbell Farm named after our parents. Soon after, he branched out into making wreaths and spent many an hour in the barn by the warmth of the wood stove, singing away while perfecting his skill.

The months of November and December were always the highlight of the year for him. He found so much joy in hearing and seeing the smiling faces and happy laughter of children and their families as they roamed the tree lot looking for their special tree or scanning the barn walls to select a wreath to decorate their door. As his Multiple Myeloma progressed he watched from the house window and would give a big smile and a wave to those outside. Keith had a green thumb. He had beautiful gardens and loved to experiment with different varieties of flowers, trees and shrubs. He especially loved fruit trees and experimented in planting and grafting different varieties to see what he could grow. A faithful adherent of the Little River Baptist Church, Keith enjoyed singing in the Choir as well as with the Oxford Men’s Group. From the time he could walk, Keith loved to sing. He taught himself to play a tune on his piano and you could often hear him playing and singing first thing in the morning and again in the evening. Keith was also a trustee of the Mansfield Cemetery

Keith will be sadly missed by his brothers: Bruce (Madelyn), Oxford; Lee (Elsie), Mansfield; Wayne, Ontario; Neil (Donna), Bible Hill; Thornton (Karen), Mansfield; Andy (Lisa), Little River; and by sisters Ann McKay (Alan), Wolfville; Gwenda Mattinson (Eugene), Charters Settlement: Betty Mattson (Stephen), Wolfville; Marney Gilroy (Leigh), Salem; Teresa McLaughlin (Chris), Glen Haven and Bev Corbin (Jim), Lower Sackville, also by sister in law Ruth Moore (Marven), Ontario: brother in law Charles Stock (Ruth), Falmouth; special family friend Mick Huey, East Leicester, and many nieces and nephews, as well as the many friends he made over the years. Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers Marven and Howard and sisters Ellen Clarke and Ruth Bowman-Stock. Brother-in-law John Bowman and sister-in-law Margaret Moore as well as a special niece Becky Moore.

Our family would like to thank Dr. Darrell White, and the many medical teams of the QEII including the staff of 8th Floor Victoria General Hospital who were so supportive to both Keith and family.

Arrangements are under the care of MacDiarmid’s Funeral Home. Due to the weather forecast, the visitation and funeral service are postponed until the spring and will be announced at a later date. Burial will take place in the Mansfield Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Mansfield Cemetery or the charity of your choice.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Wilfred “Hayes” Brown age 86 of Maccan on Sunday January 18, 2026 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, NS.

Born in Vancouver, BC, Hayes was the son of the late Wilfred and Mildred (Cummings) Brown.

He was a proficient jazz drummer and enjoyed music of all kinds. He played in the local music jams as a drummer. He was a horrible singer. With his wife, he enjoyed dancing and was very good at it. Together they were amazing to watch. He was an avid curler, bird watcher, and enjoyed traveling through all the provinces in his 35-year military service. He was a camper, camping all over Canada. He was a good storyteller, telling close to 1000 stories. A prankster and loved a good joke (not all of them appropriate).

Good with his hands, he loved woodwork; building cutting boards, butcher blocks, picnic tables, sheds, and other carpentry around the house, always busy with something. He loved riding his lawnmower. He mischievously loved conspiracy theories and getting other people riled up talking about them. After getting out of the armed forces he worked as a commissionaire. Always willing to give someone a hand whether it be babysitting, or painting, or building a deck. Never afraid to speak his mind when he saw somebody doing something wrong. He was a quiet church goer, attending different local churches and donating to the Salvation Army. He loved golf but was absolutely horrible at it. He also loved Nascar and NFL Football, and airplanes; some would say a diehard fanatic, knowing everything there is to know about them even to the point of being able to differentiate a plane based on the sound of the engine.

A bit of a packrat, and famous for starting jobs then leaving them for years to finish. He was a gentle giant and was an excellent swimmer, often called the “submarine” for his ability to hold his breath for long periods of time.

Very charitable, giving regularly throughout the years to Operation Smile and Harvest House.

Hayes is survived by his son, Peter (Erin) and their son, AJ of Munster Hamlet, ON, daughter, Sherri-Lynn Brown of Belleville ON, and her daughter, Meaghan and her children, Bishop and Rose great grandchildren. Sisters Sharon and Maureen.

Besides his parents, Hayes was predeceased by his wife, Vivian in 2023.

Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church Street, Amherst, NS. A graveside service and reception will take place at a later date.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the dialysis and palliative care units at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre for their dedication and care.

Donations in Hayes’ memory can be made to the CRHCC Palliative Care Fund or to Operation Smile Canada.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be forwarded to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca or by visiting the funeral home Facebook page.

Marjorie Jean Grayley (MacNab) – 87, Upper Malagash, passed away on January 14, 2026 in Gables Lodge, Amherst.

Born in Malagash, she was a daughter of the late Jean (MacKenzie) and William R. MacNab.

She was a member of the Malagash United Church and was an active choir member for many years. Marjorie graduated from Tatamagouche Regional High School and later attended the Nova Scotia Teacher’s College. She went on to teach in Barrington Passage, Frobisher Bay, NWT/Nunavut and for the last 22 years of her career, in Truro area schools as a circuit music teacher. After retirement in 1988, she assisted her two brothers at MacNab Bros. Woodcrafts in Malagash. She enjoyed travelling, especially trips through out the USA and was an avid crocheter.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brother, Donald and niece, Heather. Surviving is her sister, Thora, Saint John, NB and brother, Kenneth, Upper Malagash; nephews, Shane and Mike; grandnephew, Colin as well as many cousins.

Memorial Service will be held Thursday, January 22 at 2:00 p.m. in Coulter’s Funeral Home, 48 Riverside Dr., Tatamagouche, with Reverend Connie McNamara officiating. A Reception will follow in the funeral home. Interment at a later date in MacNab Hill Cemetery.

Donations in Marjorie’s memory may be made to the MacNab Hill Cemetery or charity of one’s choice.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Troy Matthew St. Peters of Amherst, Nova Scotia, on January 6, 2026. He was 57 years old.

Troy will be dearly missed by his wife, Michelle (Farrell); his sons, Corey (Jessica), Dylan, Joel (Ashley), and Mitch; his grandson, Lincoln; his parents, Sonny and June; his sister, Tania (Wes); his father-in-law, Paul, and his mother-in-law, Wanda; his niece, Kenedy, and nephew, Bryson; and his Bernese Mountain Dog, Oscar. Troy was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Keith Farrell, and his past furry companions Sammy, Buzz, Rudy, and Opie (knowing how much Troy loved his dogs, he would want us to mention them).

Born May 19, 1968, in Amherst, Nova Scotia, to Joseph “Sonny” and June St. Peters, Troy was raised in River Hebert, Nova Scotia, with his sister Tania. Sonny and June remember their beloved son as a curious child with boundless ingenuity. Every year, they bought him a new bicycle, replacing the one he had worn out the year before. He often pulled them apart and put them back together again just so he could learn how they worked. As a teenager, he did the same with the family’s 1980 Ford Fairmont, constructing a wooden dash and steering wheel, installing a V8 engine, and cutting a sunroof out of the top.

In 1996, Troy met the love of his life, Michelle Farrell, through friends Larry and Marilyn Cormier. The couple married in 1998 and built a family that included their four sons: Corey, Dylan, Joel, and Mitchell.

Troy was a man of few words and was never known to be showy with his emotions, but in Michelle, he found the one person with whom he could share all his hopes and dreams. Troy loved to poke and tease Michelle in small, playful ways. Before going to bed every night, he would give her a hug and a kiss before rubbing his stubbly, sandpaper-like face against her cheek just to get a rise out of her. After hearing a joke at work, he would bait Michelle for the rest of the day, trying to get her to utter the precise combination of words that would allow him to share it with her, only to mess up the punchline in the end. The couple did everything together, whether it was spending summer weekends in their trailer at Hidden Hilltop Family Campground or simply sharing a drink in front of the television before bed.

Troy’s boys were his pride and joy. The first words out of his mouth in any conversation were always about what his sons were up to. With Corey and Mitch, he shared a love of music and playing guitar; with Joel, a love of hockey; and with Dylan, a love of cars. A lot of kids brag to their friends about how their dads can do anything, and in this respect, Troy always gave his boys plenty to brag about. Around his home, he was a jack of all trades and a master of many. If something needed to be fixed, he always reached for a wrench, hammer, or screwdriver over his phone. Just like he did with his bicycles as a boy, he stripped nearly every room in his house down to the studs at least once and rebuilt them the way he wanted. Plumbing, drywalling, electrical, heating, Troy did it all, and if he didn’t know how to do something, he looked it up and figured out how to do that, too.

Professionally, Troy was the same way. He was a hands-on problem-solver who always took great pride in his work. After graduating from high school, he worked for many years at Sifto Salt (now Compass Minerals), just outside of Amherst. After obtaining his Oil Burner Technician’s license, he then worked with his father, Sonny, operating Sonny’s Furnace Repair for 15 years, contracting to companies like Esso and Irving Oil. Though Troy and Sonny were father and son, they worked together like old friends, cleaning and replacing oil tanks, furnaces, boilers, and other home heating appliances across Cumberland County.

In 2007, Troy joined Wilsons Heating in Truro, Nova Scotia, where he worked for more than 18 years, making the hour-long drive back and forth from Amherst to Truro every day — rain, snow, or shine — except on those late days when he slept over in his office or his trailer. His coworkers remember him as a close friend, a dedicated employee, and a leader with unmatched expertise and an unwavering commitment to the job. Though Troy’s career path moved him behind the desk, he frequently went back on the tools to help train the new recruits and fill empty roles when needed, all in service of his clients and getting the job done.

Troy also worked independently on the weekends, often recruiting one or more of his boys for jobs around Amherst, continuing to service clients who remembered him during the days of Sonny’s Furnace Repair. On their way to the job site, he would point out all the houses he had been in and all the work he had done for the people who lived there: a new burner here, cleaning a furnace there. His clients remember him as a fair, decent, and honest man. He always found ways to accommodate people, especially those who had fallen on hard times. Sometimes, instead of money, he would come home with a few jars of pickles, beets, or jam.

Knowing Troy’s big appetite, he was perfectly fine filling his fridge rather than his wallet.

For those around town, if you did not remember hearing Troy’s footsteps going up and down your basement steps, you likely saw him walking one of his dogs — Buzz, Rudy, Opie, or Oscar. Troy seldom left the house without either a toolbox or a leash in hand; more often than not, he left with both. Sonny and June cherished their Sunday mornings when Troy and Oscar would show up at their doorstep to share a chat and a cup of coffee.

With his rare time away from work, Troy found great joy in simple pleasures. Though he had not picked up a hockey stick for several years, Troy enjoyed playing a few shifts of defence with Joel, who remembers his father rubbing his feet with vaseline so he could squeeze into skates that were older than his son. Troy also enjoyed curling, camping, watching concert videos on YouTube, and playing guitar with Mitch. In his younger days, Troy was a member of The New Edition Band with his best friend of 43 years, Larry Cormier, Rodney Gray, Gary Estabrooks, and, later, George Douglas. Though Troy always felt most comfortable playing rhythm guitar, with some encouragement from Larry and the others, along with a couple of beers, he would work up the courage for a rendition of Clint Black’s “Killin Time.”

There is so much to say about Troy, and it is impossible to sum up such a towering figure with such a massive heart. He was a man of few words, deserving of so many. As a family, we have always been amazed that, contained within the same man, was the seemingly superhuman strength to swing around 500-pound oil tanks by himself and the careful compassion to use those same hands to hold a baby or a puppy with so much delicacy. Troy’s in-laws, Paul and Wanda Farrell, often recall how gently his massive, calloused hands held his sons so carefully and with such protection. In recent years, he did the same with his grandson Lincoln. That was the beautiful and simple dichotomy of Troy St. Peters: a gentle giant with a heart and hands of stainless steel.

Physically, emotionally, professionally, personally, and in every other way possible, Troy kept his family and all those around him warm. And though the lives of everyone who knew him will be colder in his absence, his memory will keep the pipes from freezing over.

A celebration of Troy’s life will be held in Campbell’s Funeral Home at 98 Church Street, Amherst, NS, from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Memorial contributions can be made in Troy’s memory to the Lillian Allbon Animal Shelter. Troy often told Michelle that, if he had the money, he would buy a large plot of land and adopt every dog he possibly could so they could spend the rest of their lives running around and playing together.

Online condolences and sharing of memories can be forwarded to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca or by visiting the funeral home Facebook page.

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Luanne Karen Ross, who passed away peacefully at the age of 80 at the G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel, BC on January 7, 2026 surrounded by loving family.

Born June 9, 1945, and raised in Tatamagouche Nova Scotia, Luanne spent many years working at Stansfield’s in Truro, NS, before serving as secretary at the Tatamagouche Elementary School for 29 years.

Luanne was predeceased by her parents, Olla and Louis Langille; her late husband Rodney Ross; and siblings Andrew Langille and Mary Hayman.

She is survived by her loving partner, Dr. John D. Wilson; sons Jodi (Jody) and Lyle (Brandi); stepdaughters Paulette (Wade), Laura (Thane), Jeannie (David), Elizabeth, Emily (Josh) and stepson Aubrey (Kylee). She will also be dearly missed by her brother Melvin (Joann); sisters Judy and Sandra (Bruce); grandchildren Kelsey Jean (Brandon), Courtney (Phil), Kailey (Zach) and Levi; as well as many nieces, nephews, and great – and great – great- nieces and nephews – all of whom were very special to her.

Luanne was kind, generous and hardworking woman who found joy in life’s simple pleasures – looking after her dogs, tending her garden, feeding hummingbirds, quilting, baking, and beach combing for sea glass. She cherished her many adventures with Dar and Bonnie; late night’s playing cards with her girlfriends, and spending time with her family. A lifelong Elvis fan, she loved to sing her favorite songs.

Later in life, Luanne followed her heart to Quesnel, BC where she and John built their home off the grid.  There they were happy and together with their dog Bennie, they enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. One of her fondest memories was taking her first and only flight with John, her favorite pilot, in his PA-12 airplane – an experience she loved.

Luanne’s warmth, laughter and huge heart touched everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever loved by her family and friends.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Wayne Douglas Shubert, husband of the late wife Marjorie Shubert passed away at the Debert Court, 16 Dakota Road, Debert, Nova Scotia on Sunday, January 4 at the age of 81. Born in Springhill on November 4, 1941, he was the son of the late William and Alfreda (Denbenski) Shubert. Wayne in his younger years worked at Nortel, then known as Northern Telecom. He later enjoyed working in the field of construction building prefabricated houses for Bendix, where he proudly served as vice-president of the worker’s union. After Bendix closed, he worked for more than 20 years at Gordon’s Greenhouse as a night watchman security guard. Being a hard worker, who found it hard to stay retired, he worked part time at Kent, where his boss championed him as, “as a harder worker than the young lads in the yard.” Wayne was not only physically strong. He was a source of great strength for his family. His quiet solitude and good nature grounded the family in both happy and troubled times. During the decade from 2010 to 2018, he took care of his ailing wife who had cancer. His love for her was one of storybooks. When she passed away, he said his heart had left with her. Wayne had a passion for outdoors. He loved fishing, gardening and taking walks around the neighbourhood. Also, during his teenage years into his early 30’s, he enjoyed drawing and painting. Wayne had great love for his children and grandchildren and will be truly missed by his family. He is survived by two daughters, Tammy Ricci, Pugwash, NS and Monique Shubert (Rodney), Great Village, NS; his son, Michael Shubert (Sue) and eight grandchildren, Melissa, Ryan, Raelene, Gregory, Nick, Jeff, and John; 4 great-grandchildren; one brother, Eddie Shubert (Gloria). He was predeceased by his parents, wife Marjorie, three brothers Charles, Bill and Dennis. Visitation will be from 1-2 pm, followed immediately by a celebration of life memorial service at 2 pm on Sunday, January 18 at MacDiarmid’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Oxford.

Arseneau, Cyril Reginald Wayne “Reggie” – 67, Springhill, passed away January 2nd, 2026. Born in Springhill, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Gwen (Hatfield) Arseneau. Reggie worked as a custodian with CCRCE. He loved four-wheeling, hunting and fishing on the boat with Heidi in Five Islands. He was good at dry walling, painting and carpentry work. Reggie loved his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, the former Lillian Snow; daughters, Alyssa Arseneau and Rachel (Connor) Lockhart; grandchildren, Ben, Bailey, Briannah and Payton; honourary daughters, Heidi and Monica; honourary son, David; sisters, Millie (Jack) Dowe; Terry Arseneau; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Reg Jr.; brothers, Gordon and Glen; brother-in-law, Ron Cox. Special thank you to Dr. McWilliams, Nurse Practitioner Shannon Proctor and the staff of Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre; heartfelt gratitude to Shawn, Carolyn, Andrea, Nicole and Cathy in the Dialysis Unit of All Saints Springhill Hospital. Arrangements are in the care of MacDiarmid’s Funeral Home & Crematorium. In lieu of donations, contributions toward funeral expenses would be appreciated and can be given to MacDiarmid’s Funeral Home & Crematorium.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad and Papa, Calvin Latta, at the age of 89 years. He passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026 at the Cumberland Regional Healthcare Centre, surrounded by his family. Calvin endured a difficult three months of multiple health challenges, which he was ultimately unable to overcome.

Calvin was born in Pugwash Junction on December 4, 1936, to the late Amos and Myrtle (Teed) Latta. At three months old, his family moved to Malagash, where he spent his early years working on the family farm. He later began a long career at the Windsor Salt Company in Pugwash, where he worked for 33 years until his retirement in 1993.

On September 9, 1972, Calvin married the late Irene Larsen. They shared nearly 49 years of marriage before Irene’s passing in 2020. Together, they raised their two daughters in their family home in Malagash. Calvin was a devoted member of the Wallace River Baptist Church, where he held a position until the time of his passing.

Calvin’s happiest moments were spent with Irene, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Family was always at the heart of his life.

Calvin was the last surviving member of his family of eleven children. He is survived by his two daughters, Lisa (Shawn) Brunt of Amherst and Rebecca (Shawn) Johnson of Oxford. His four grandchildren—Leah and Hannah Brunt, and Paige and Chase Johnson—were his pride and joy.

He is also survived by his sister-in-law Hazel (Lloyd) Cain of Halifax; brothers-in-law Darrell (Cora) Larsen of Sylvester and Kris (Holly) Larsen of Wallace; his brother by choice Kenneth Langille; Brody and Zachary Langille who had a special place in his heart; and his best friend, his dog, Gopher.

In addition to his parents, Calvin was predeceased by all of his siblings: Clarence; Sandy (Hazel); Lou (Don); Weldon (Betty); Raymond (Barbara); Ross; Gesner (Cecile); Ola (Jack); George (Muriel); and Jean (John)

Visitation will be held on Tuesday January 6, 2026 from 6:00-8:00pm at Mundles Funeral Home in Pugwash.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Mundle’s Funeral Home in Pugwash. Burial will take place immediately following at the Miners Cemetery in Malagash.

Donations in Calvin’s memory may be made to the Diabetes Association of Canada or to a charity of your choice.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of the Cumberland Regional Healthcare Centre in Amherst and All Saints Hospital in Springhill for their compassionate care.

A very special thank you is extended to June Thurber and Betty Warrell for the care, support, friendship, and love they provided to Dad over the past five years since Mum’s passing. Your kindness meant more than words can express.

Ranald Francis Hooper – 77, Hills of Annand, Tatamagouche, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at home. Born in Quebec, Ranald worked for many years as a Heavy Duty Mechanic.

A special thank you to Martha Ferguson, Lisa Hartlen and friendly neighbours who assisted him in his final days. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Coulter’s Funeral Home in Tatamagouche.

Percy Brian “Sonny” McGill of Sand Point, NS passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2025.

He was predeceased by father, Percy McGill of Wentworth and mother. Mona McGill (Palmer) of Wentworth; brother, Gary McGill (Truro); nephew, Conor Abriel Keaveney (Salmon River) Surviving him are siblings; Gail (Robert) Shay, Amherst, Tanya Tunis, Tatamagouche, Randy McGill, Kemptown, Cherie (Peter) Abriel Keaveney, Salmon River; nieces and nephews; Crystal, Denise, Gordon, Garth (Megumi), Dennis (Simrin) , Eilish, grandnephews Morgan, Luke, Jacob (Liz), Kazuto, grandniece Aliah and great-grandniece, Marni.

Sonny’s greatest legacy was his love for family. He was the hub that kept us all connected for decades! He loved gardening, cats, coin collecting, and feeding his extended family members the best home-made fish cakes, macaroni and the best stews! He took care of us, multiple generations of us…with toys, time, food, love and laughter. All his surviving family members cannot be thankful enough for all the love, kindness, and generosity that he shared. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He looked out for us. He provided for us. He connected us. He loved us and we loved him!

Arrangements have been entrusted to Coulter’s Funeral Home, Tatamagouche. Cremation has taken place. No visitation or funeral service to be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Diabetes Canada or Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.

It’s with heavy hearts that we the family of Paul Melrose White announce his passing at the age of 90 at Willow Lodge, Tatamagouche, NS with family by his side.   

Paul lived most of his 90 years in Noel Road, Hants County on the same patch of ground that he was born on and where he and Kitty raised their four children.  Paul and Marie also spent many happy years together in Noel Road.

Paul was no stranger to hard work.  He worked for many years in the logging industry, starting at a very young age working with his Dad.  Paul also worked in construction with several construction companies over the years.  He would occasionally brag a bit about how he and Reg White no doubt finished half of the sidewalks in Halifax. Paul loved to fish bass and get out on the lake with the boys to catch a few trout.  After his retirement, Paul loved to walk the wooded trails at Findley Park with his little dog Brutus. He enjoyed listening to classic country music and did a lot of country dancing in his younger years. One of his favorite activities was splitting and piling his wood for the winter. That was a priority. He would always have the wood stove in the kitchen loaded. The stove would draw those who visited to its side on a cold winter day, warming cold hands, feet and hearts. Dad enjoyed visits with his sister-in-law Donna and shared his newspaper with her on a regular basis. He loved spending time with his brother Murray. They lived side-by-side their entire lives. They spent many hours working in the garage repairing vehicles and enjoyed their Saturday sip once the work day was done.

Paul was a gentle man, a beloved Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.  He enjoyed spending time with his family especially the little ones. They will remember him for the chewing gum he always had in his shirt pocket, the peppermints in a candy dish on the kitchen table, his hugs and the pocket change he would slip to them on their way out the door.  Dad had a great sense of humour, a silly grin and a beautiful smile which he loved to show off especially after he got his new dentures last spring.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  

Paul was the son of Vincent White and Florence (Burgess) White. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Maurice, Nelson, Terry and Russell, Grandson Terry, brother-in-law, Royce, Sisters- in-law, Linda and Sharon. His little dog Brutus.

Paul is survived and will be greatly missed by his daughters, Noma (Ross), Vanda (Raymond), sons, Vince (Tammy), Darcy (Rachael), Grandchildren: Cheryl, Julie, Chris, Chelsea (Ronnie), Travis (Sarah), Luke and Laynee. Great-Grandchildren, Nicole, Jessie, Raymond, Aiden, Faye and Chase, Great-Great-Grandchildren, Calvin, Deliah and Harper. Sister, Gwen, Brother, Murray. Sisters-in-law, Donna and Catherine. Many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Willow Lodge for their care and compassion. Dad loved you like family and enjoyed his stay at Willow Lodge. He especially enjoyed visits to the fish pond, day trips, the afternoon music events, visits from the school children and the animals. Dad made several new friends at Willow Lodge and became very close to his special friend Ruby and his roommate Bob. Dad couldn’t have been paired with a better match.

Cremation has taken place. A committal service and celebration of life will take place at a later date.  In lieu of flowers and in Paul’s memory, please reach out and express a gesture of kindness to a neighbour, a friend or a stranger during the Christmas season.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Coulter’s Funeral Home, Tatamagouche.

Robert “Bobby” Reginald Langille, October 3rd 1946 – Dec 17th 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the Brenda and Maryann announce the passing of their very special brother Bobby Langille at the age of 79 on Wednesday December 17 at Cumberland Reginal Health Care Centre, Amherst. Hospital.

He was one in a million: kind, generous, hard worker and as sick as he was the last week, man did he have a sense of humor at times and make his family and friends laugh.

Bobby grew up and lived in Wallace his whole life. This is where he made his life. Bobby was a fisherman and worked in the woods as well. The outdoors is where he loved to be, if he wasn’t on the boat and it was hunting season that is where you would find him.  In his younger years Bobby boxed under the Bob Edgett’s Boxing Club where he received many trophies throughout his boxing career and was well known for coaching local baseball teams.

Bobby is survived by his sisters Brenda Chapman and Maryann Langille, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, several cousins, and sister-in-law Peggy Langille. He is predeceased by his parents Dot and Bob Langille, his brothers Benny and Billy, infant sister Bonnie, nephew Robert and brother-in-law Bedford Chapman.

The family would like to send a thank you to everyone that came out the spend some time with Bobby during his time in the hospital. Some people this was the 1st time we were even meeting them and they had so many great stories that was amazing to hear. He was known far and wide. The family also would love to give a special thanks to Bonnie and Jerry MacIntosh for all the meals they took him over the years. He would always call and brag about how yummy the meal was to his sister Brenda. Also a special thank you to Francis who found Bobby and made sure he was taken care of so the family had time with him. Also to Dougie Elliot, who Bobby had fished with and had great respect for.

As per Bobby’s wishes there will be no funeral, but in the spring the family will be having a celebration of life in Wallace for him and would love to see the community come celebrate him.

As hard as it was to let Bobby go, we knew it was his time and heaven is so lucky to have Bobby, because I know we were all lucky to have him here for 79 years.