Obituaries
Timothy “Tim” Walter Card
March 21, 1963 – December 8, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy Walter Card [Tim, Toot to his childhood friends, Timbit, Papa Tim and Dad], 62, of Peas Brook, Nova Scotia.
Tim passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025 after spending more than 15 weeks at the Halifax QEII Health Sciences Centre, with his loving wife Vonda by his side.
Born on March 21, 1963 in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Tim was a son of Bruce and Shirley (MacDonald) Card. He attended Windsor Regional High School and was on the Windsor Bluefins swim/dive team in the 1970’s. He had a great love for hockey, and growing up he played ball hockey in the summer and ice hockey down on the quarry all winter. He was a great skater. Tim joined the military at a young age and worked many years at carpentry and painting.
Tim will be remembered for being a devoted husband, father, stepfather and papa which brought him a tremendous amount of joy and pride.
He had a quiet, caring personality. He was steady, loyal, and always there when it mattered.
He had a great sense of humour and a thirst for knowledge, always learning how to do things, whether it was working on computers or fixing things.
He loved documentaries, world news, the Trailer Park Boys, Bruce Springsteen, Christmastime and the original movie, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.
Tim’s love of motorbikes started at an early age with his best friend, Andy. Dirt Bikes, minibikes, they would rebuild them and drive them. This led him to take a small engine repair course. He could always be found tinkering in the shed on the motorbikes or surfing Kijiji for the next best one to trade or buy to fix up.
On October 22, 1999, Tim married his beloved wife Vonda Mary (George) Card. Together they shared 35 wonderful years and raised their daughter Katrina, who he was so proud of and loved spending time with, taking her to many skating and swimming lessons, and exploring Nova Scotia together on summer camping trips. He was an amazing stepfather to Natasha (Peter) Frazier and David (Brandy Michelbrink) Rhynold. Devoted to them and loved them as his own, teaching them right from wrong, how to drive, how to rebuild motorbikes. Always patient, always kind.
Tim was a proud grandfather to Samantha, Justin, and Serenity Frazier, Moana Michelbrink Rhynold and Rory Rhynold. He was a cherished great-grandfather “Papa Tim” to the apple of his eye, Riyan Verma.
Tim leaves behind with broken hearts and precious memories his wife, children, grandchildren and his special sister, Leslie (Larry) Coone, who spent many weekends by his side these past few months. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, Eugene O’Leary, Harvey (Celesta) George; special sisters-in-law, Susan (Kevin) McKeough, Linda Hoglund (Paul Thain), Cathy (Mike) van der Putten, Janet Card, and his best friend, Andy (Debby) Richards; family friends, Tina Pelley and Rose Richardson; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and Aunt June.
He was predeceased by his parents, Bruce and Shirley Card; his brothers, Dereck and Kevin Card; sister, Crystal Joy; and sister -in-law, Marjorie O’Leary.
Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Tim’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. A graveside service will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bikers Down, Guysborough Food Bank, or a charity of your choice.
Thank you to our family and friends for the many visits to the hospital, and to the staff at the QEII – doctors, nurses and all the teams, especially the trauma team, ortho, plastics, and LifeFlight, for the amazing care Tim received in the ICU, the IMCU and Unit 4.2.
Tim will be forever loved, deeply missed, and remembered always.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
“Life is not about being rich, being popular, being highly educated or being perfect. It’s about being real, humble and kind”
John Wayne Cooke
COOKE, John Wayne, 66, of Isaac’s Harbour, Guysborough County, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of Florence (White) and the late Cecil Cooke. John worked unloading fishing boats in Larry’s River and Canso; and as a security guard for various companies in the area. John is survived by his brother, Lloyd, Vancouver, BC; sister, Lorraine Cooke, Simcoe, Ontario; special nephews, Jesse Cooke, Cranbrook, BC, and Zachary Forth, London, Ontario; many nieces, nephews and their families; special friends, Lyndon and Amanda Craig. A family graveside service will be held at a later date in Isaac’s Harbour Cemetery. Florence extends a very special thank you to the staff at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital for the wonderful care and compassion given to her and especially to John in his final hours. Online condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com
Samuel Howard “Sam” Gero
1930 – 2025
Gero, Samuel Howard “Sam”, 95, of Antigonish passed away on December 10, 2025, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish.
Born in Amherst, he was a son of the late Charles and Ella (Cooke) Gero.
Sam was a member of the Amherst Little League Hall of Fame and the Antigonish Community Fence of Fame. His love of sports was something he tried to impart on everyone. He was always in attendance at local hockey and ball games, and he also refereed hockey and coached minor ball and Special Olympics. An excellent ballplayer, with an extensive playing career, Sam even tried out for the Brooklyn Dodgers in his youth, and he was the first Black player in Antigonish.
Sam worked for Eastern Auto for many years before moving to the Antigonish Arena, where he worked until his retirement. He had also been an auxiliary RCMP constable and was the first Black town councillor in Antigonish.
He is survived by his children, Ella (Neil) Morris, Antigonish; Les (Phyllis), London, Ontario; Sandra, Antigonish; and Billy, Antigonish; grandchildren, Chantel, Kyle, Cory, Austin, Natalie, Nicole, and Josh; sister, Jenny Lee, Amherst; and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his wife, Mary Anne; granddaughter, Carshae; and sister, Doris.
Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Sam’s life was held Dec. 16 at the East Coast Credit Union Social Enterprise Centre.
In memoriam, donations to St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation (PCU or palliative care unit) or Challenger Baseball Antigonish are appreciated.
The family thanks the doctors, nurses, and staff at the emergency, progressive care, and palliative care units at St. Martha’s, and an extra special thank you to Bill Hull, Billy McVicar, and Darlene Langille.
Online condolences: www.clcurry.com
Marilyn O’Halloran
May 16, 1939 – December 3, 2025
Marilyn Elizabeth O’Halloran (née Ball), 86, of Sand Point, Guysborough County, passed away December 3, 2025, in Guysborough Memorial Hospital. A daughter of the late Harold and Gladys (Cadd) Ball, she was born in Woodbridge, Ontario, May 16, 1939.
Our Mom and Grandma was the heart of our family, living with selfless generosity and a grateful spirit. She created beauty and nurtured life through her gift of gardening and also enjoyed watercolour painting, photography and reading. She treasured spending time with her grandchildren, creating lasting memories and sharing her love of nature.
She is survived by her children: Glenn (Cindy), Jamie (Daphne Thomas), Wade (Kimberley), Janice Mersey (Howard); eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also mourning her loss is her dear sister, Sandra James, Beeton, Ontario; nieces, nephews and friends in Nova Scotia and Ontario. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by siblings, Malcolm, June, David and Franklin.
Cremation has taken place. Burial will be in Melford United Church Cemetery at a later date.
If desired, donations in memory of Marilyn may be made to Guysborough Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or Guysborough and Area Food Bank.
