Obituaries
Leonard Edward Goodall
It is with great sadness, the family of Leonard Edward Goodall announces his sudden passing on February 10, 2026, just short of his 79th birthday. He was a loving husband and dedicated father, survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Mary “Pat”; his four children: Timothy, Scott, Kimberly and Mary-Beth (Josh); five grandchildren: Cara, Mystique (Skylar), Jacob, Emma, Jayden-Marie and great-grandson, Mason.
Leonard was born in Hamilton, Ontario in 1947, where he lived until joining the Royal Canadian Navy in 1965. He served his country for 30 years before retiring at rank of Petty Officer 1st Class Haul Technician (P1HT) in 1995. His beloved mother was a war bride and through his travels overseas, he connected with his family in England. He cherished his relationship with his Aunt Louie; special cousins, Jacqui and Beryl, Kerry (Simon), Emma (Rob) and Victoria (Craig).
Leonard had a love for sports, playing hockey and playing, coaching and umpiring baseball. He was an avid, lifelong fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Hamilton Ti-Cats and Toronto Blue Jays. He was a member of the Annapolis Valley Bass Club and enjoyed many days fishing with his good friend, Chris, and brother-in-law, Ron.
During his retirement, he volunteered at Graham Creighton Jr High and Auburn District High, helping countless students over many years. When he and his wife moved to Upper Whitehead in 2012, he continued his volunteer work serving as the deputy chief of Threetop Volunteer Fire Department for over 10 years, and as a local MFR alongside his dear friends, Tino and Jonathan. He was also an active member of the Canso United Baptist Church.
He was predeceased by his father, Melvin; his mother, Jean (Dennis); father-in-law, Roderick; mother-in-law, Eileen; brothers, Dennis, Patrick, Timothy and Joe; brother-in-law, Roy; sisters-in-law, Anne, Sharon, Blanche; daughter-in-law, Tracy, and nephew, Roddy.
He is also survived by his brother, Terry (Sharon); sister-in-law, Cathy (Dave); his nephew, Sean (Jenna); his niece, Cary (John), her children Sullivan and River; cousins, Barb and Dennis (Maureen); brothers-in law: Alan, Frank (Debbie), Robert (Hubert) and Daniel (Heather); sisters-in-law: Linda (Ron), Caren (Bernie), Theresa (Watson) and Carol (Pierre), as well as his numerous nieces and nephews.
Loved forever. Always remembered. Rest peacefully in God’s arms until we meet again.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1 p.m. at the Canso United Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. David Wheeler. A reception to immediately follow at the Whitehead Community Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vets Canada, Canso United Baptist Church, Eastern Memorial Hospital or St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, with special thanks to Richelle, Dr. Dobek and Dr. Milburn.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
Levina Pamelia Issacs
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Levina ‘Viney’ Pamelia Isaacs, 77, of Mulgrave, on Friday, February 6, 2026, with her loving family by her side.
Born in Guysborough on June 5, 1948, to the late Lawrence and Mamie (Armsworthy) Hendsbee, Levina worked hard and she devoted her life to raising her children. She retired in 2008 to care for her granddaughters and to enjoy life.
She is survived by children, Dwayne (Sharon), Regina, Sask.; Wanda (Craig) and Tom (Rachelle), both of Mulgrave. She was Nanny Kitty to Reese and Rayanne, and just recently welcomed her first great-granddaughter, Paisley Cole, who she was so proud of. Also survived by brother, Garnald (Carol Ann), Auld’s Cove; sister, Connie (Darcy), Regina, Sask.; half-sister, Jeanette (James) MacDonald, Cook’s Cove; sister-in-law, Marguerite Howlett, Port Hawkesbury; special god-daughter, Kelsey Clyke, and many nieces and nephews; her fur babies, Raven and Thunder; special friend, Diane, and all her Chase the Ace/card group friends.
She is predeceased by loving husband, Thomas; parents, Lawrence and Mamie Hendsbee; brother, Don; half-sisters, Paulette Andrews and Lucinda Griffiths; and special aunt, Marlene Murray.
Visitation was held at Mulgrave and Area Resting Place on February 12, with funeral service on February 13, 2026, in St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, with Rev. Darlene Jewers officiating. Burial will be at a later date.
Donations in memory of Levina may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, Mulgrave and Area Resting Place, or a charity of one’s choice.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
John Russell Miller
1951 – 2026
Miller, John Russell, 74, of Antigonish.
It’s with broken hearts that we, the family of John Russell Miller, announce his passing on February 10, 2026, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in New Glasgow on December 26, 1951, John was a son of the late John and Priscilla (Moore) Miller.
John grew up in Antigonish, where he worked as a cook for a number of years at Wong’s, Mother Webb’s, and Chuggles, to name a few. He loved his walks and watching hockey games, especially the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was very proud of his son and had a special place in his heart for his two grandsons. He looked forward to their visits and always had a treat for them.
John is survived by his son, Zachary (Vanessa); grandsons, Joseph and Jack, Antigonish; and son, Craig, Ontario; brothers, Barry (Ramona), Inverness; Roger (Lisa), Stewiacke; sister, Karen (Jerry), Timberlea; step-brothers, Dave (Linda) Walsh, New Brunswick; Jim (Joan) Walsh, Sackville; step-sister, Brenda (James), Dartmouth; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Fran Nunn; his daughter, Crystal; step-father, Nello Walsh; and step-brother, Paul Walsh.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held February 16 in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, with funeral service on February 17 in St. James United Church, Antigonish, with Reverend Peter Smith presiding. Burial will take place at a later date.
In memory of John, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, or in true John fashion, please do a favour for a friend or neighbour.
Online condolences at www.clcurry.com
Reverend Nancy Price
Reverend Nancy Price died on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was three days shy of her 95th birthday, and what years those have been!
Born in Carlenville, Illinois, her father Herbert taught agriculture at Blackburn College.
With her sweet mother, Hazel, and brother, Malcom, she moved to Champaign, Illinois, where Grandpa was professor of dairy husbandry. Happily, there she met my father, Art, who returned from the war and studied law on the GI Bill.
Mom played Titania in “A Midsummers Nights Eve”, became a good fencer, Dad’s betrothed.
In a letter to family, she explained that Dad’s entry into the Foreign Service, which would keep them for years away and abroad was due to their interest in promoting world peace.
Mom worked just as hard as Dad as a diplomat’s wife and as sons, Bill, Paul and Dan, presented arms and feet.
First posting Bermuda and then on to Berlin, where she was present to hear J.F.K. say “Ich bin ein Berliner.” A brief stint in Champaign and then, magically, off to Nova Scotia where Dad was U.S. Consul, while Mom took a degree in education and then taught at Cunard Junior High School. Much loved she sometimes skated to work over William’s Lake and woke very early to watch students’ hockey practice.
Reassigned to Vienna Austria, taking us to the mountains to ski and immersed in culture, she continued her love of music. She could pound it out on the piano.
Well then they took Spanish lessons before a move to Mexico City. There, sadly, Dad developed cancer. Mother, a devoted caregiver, studied palliative care in the Halifax Infirmary. Feeling the urge to do more Mom ‘took the cloth’ following her M Divinity at the Atlantic School of Theology. Now ordained, her internship was with Cross Lake, Northern Manitoba, where she said, she might have happily remained.
But Inverness, Cape Breton called to her and she mastered a five-point charge and walked the ice with Willie for Easter service on Port Hood Island.
Next came Musquodoboit Harbour including support for gay people in ministry.
This led to Shelburne from where she semi-retired to Hurtle Lake and thrived alone. She named it “The peaceful place.”
Mom carried on with pulpit supply along the South Shore and with what she called “Hatch Match and Dispatch.”
With wisdom she devolved and moved to her son on P.E.I. when she turned 80, “While I was still healthy enough to do it.”
From there, she moved with Paul to his retirement in Arichat, Cape Breton.
Her loving daughter-law, Susan, was with her in the ICU, when she heard her final call.
