Obituaries

ROY, Raymond Clyde, 79, of Larry’s River, Guysborough County, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Eric and Zelda (Handspiker) Roy. Raymond worked for Northern Telecom in London, Ontario, and later opened a pizza business in Dorchester, Ontario. He loved playing and watching baseball; enjoyed playing hockey, and loved his muscle cars. When he retired, Raymond and his wife, Helen, moved to Larry’s River. He loved the scenic community of Larry’s River. Raymond is survived by his wife, Helen (Winters); brothers, Gary and Dennis. He was predeceased by his brothers, Glen, Larry; and sister, Brenda Hodder. In keeping with Raymond’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter’s Cemetery Fund, Larry’s River. Helen extends a very special thank you to the caring and compassionate staff at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital palliative care unit, Antigonish, and Guysborough Memorial Hospital for the love and care given to Raymond. Online condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com.

SPONAGLE, Purvis Elwood, 73, of Isaac’s Harbour, Guysborough County, passed away surrounded by his family, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital, Sherbrooke. Born in Goldboro, he was a son of the late Vernon and Mable (Kaiser) Sponagle. Purvis was a kind, gentle and caring person who was always helping others. A wink, a hug, a “good to see you” or all three made many people’s day. He worked at several jobs during his life; Logan Drilling, Forest Hill Gold Mine Security and Mersey Seafood’s; but, being a people person, his favourite job was Salsman Park in Stormont. He is survived by his son, John (Karen); daughters, Cheryl, Karen; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Juanita Shaw; sister-in-law, Jennie Sponagle; many nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his wife, Joan (Cook); granddaughter, Angalisa; sisters, Marion (Johnny) MacLennan, Alice, in infancy; brothers, Wilfred, Harvey (Adene); and dear friends, George and Garnita Peitzsche. A celebration of life will be held in the Isaac’s Harbour Fire Hall on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Derek Elsworth officiating. Committal will follow in Bayview Cemetery, Goldboro. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital Palliative Care, Sherbrooke, at St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital, 91 Hospital Road, Sherbrooke, B0J 3C0, or smmhs.donate@gmail.com. Online condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com.