Maurice Havelock Kaiser, 80, formally of Port Bickerton, Stillwater and Cole Harbour, passed away on Oct. 1, 2024, at Parkstone Enhanced Care, Halifax. Havelock had a love of the sea; he was employed on fishing boats and was the owner/operator of the Anne Jolene before retiring from the fishing industry in the late 1980’s. He then worked on the County Harbour Ferry till retirement. He was an avid sport fisherman, enjoying many hours of salmon fishing on the St. Mary’s River and trout fishing at Archibald Lake. He liked to spend time in his garden, his workshop doing woodwork and watching NASCAR races and hockey games on TV. He loved to cook and eat; he especially enjoyed meals with family and friends.He spent countless hours at the rink, swimming pool and football field cheering on and supporting his grandchildren, who he adored with all his heart. He was affectionately known by his family as the “safety officer”, doing what he could to keep everyone safe and reminding us to be careful; a trait that continued as his dementia progressed. Havelock is survived by his son, Tony (Shelley) Kaiser; daughter, Tammy (Chris) Beck; grandchildren, Andrew (Hillary) Kaiser, Devin (Hailey) Kaiser, Kelby (Gina) Kaiser; grandchildren, Christopher (Laura) Beck, Laura (Devin) Beck and Sam Beck; great-grandchildren, Gabriel Kaiser, Greysen Kaiser, Lexi Kaiser, Isla Kaiser and Ava MacDonald; brother, Barry (Brenda) Kaiser; sister-in-law, Oneida Kaiser; brothers-in-law, Philip (Vicki) Kaiser, Kevin (Donna) Kaiser; sister-in-law, Anne (Pat) Hanlon; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Marlene (Kaiser); infant son, Thomas; parents, Maurice and Jean (Horton) Kaiser; sister, Sylvia, in childhood; brother, Willard Kaiser; brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Katherine Kaiser; sister-in-law, Monica Zilinski; in-laws, Wesley and Laura Kaiser. The family thanks the staff at Parkland Enhanced Care (Garden Court and Sullivan’s Lane) for their compassionate care over the past four years to our loved one, who they affectionately called Papa. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Donald K. Walker Funeral Directors. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Port Bickerton or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Scott Douglas Kaiser, 46, of High River, Alberta, and formerly of Port Bickerton, on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Brandon, Manitoba. Born in Antigonish on April 11, 1978, Scott was the son of the late Sheldon and Goldie (Kaiser) Kaiser. Scott was raised in Port Bickerton, but eventually moved to Alberta, where he worked in the trucking industry until his passing. Scott had a huge heart filled with genuine kindness and great patience. He had the kind of personality that would take time to chat with anybody and, through this beautiful gift of his, he acknowledged their value as human beings. He was an avid golfer and also liked baseball. Spending time with his friends was important to him. He was also very dedicated to his job and did it extremely well, even on his worst days. Scott is survived by his daughter, Jordan, Antigonish; son, Hunter, Antigonish; and sister, Shelley (David) Campbell (Lunenburg).Besides his parents, Scott was predeceased by his sister, Susie; and brother, Andy. A graveside service was held in Hillside Cemetery, Port Bickerton, on Oct. 19, 2024, with Rev. Derek Elsworth officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com.
MACLENNAN, Nancy Lee, 67, Bible Hill, and formerly of Country Harbour, Guysborough County, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Sherbrooke, Nancy was a daughter of the late James and Ruth (Preston) Kirk. She was raised in Glenelg and lived most of her life in Country Harbour. Nancy was an avid reader, especially anything written by Danielle Steel; enjoyed bingo and was an animal lover especially cats. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Grace Hudson (Chris Moffatt), Patricia Hudson (Allan Sutherland), Tina McLellan (Derrek); stepdaughters, Sandra Smith, Mary Catherine MacLennan; stepson, Vernon MacLennan; grandchildren, Nate, Ben, Evelyn, Henry, Tyrel; step-grandchildren, Victoria, Caroline, Catherine and Harley King; sisters, Donna Howard, Elizabeth Device; brothers, Jim Kirk, Brian Kirk; many nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her husband, Alex “Tud” MacLennan. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 in the Country Harbour Gun Club with Rev. Meredith Marple officiating. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Aspen. Memorial donations may be made to the MS Society of Canada, Suite 500, 250 Dundas West, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5. Sincere thanks to the staff at Vimy Court for making mom at home for her last years. Online condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com.
TORREY (Chisholm), Alice “Lorraine”, 86, passed away peacefully in the Guysborough Memorial Hospital on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, with family by her side. Lorraine was born Sept. 7, 1938, in Country Harbour, to the late Minnie (Smith) and James Chisholm.
At the young age of 16, Lorraine began her first cooking job in North Ogden. Her cooking blossomed into a life-long passion, which took her all over the province. She was the first female elected as a Guysborough County councillor, served on the school board, was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 81 and was a die-hard Liberal until her very last breath. She was an avid card player, bingo fanatic and sweets lover. She was a spitfire, who had no issue speaking her mind, and you always knew where you stood with her. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, who will be deeply missed and always remembered for her love of apple juice and Pepsi.
Lorraine is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Paul) Taylor, North Ogden; Beverly (Gary) Simpson, Manchester; Bonnie (Darrell) Grant, Boylston; Dawn (Donald) Grant, Manchester; Shirley Worth, Boylston; sons, Sandy (Cathy) Worth, NB; Doug (Donna) Worth, Boylston; Bobby (Vicky) Worth, ON; Trevor Torrey, Orangedale; brother, Thomas (Joan) Chisholm; sister-in-law, Bertha Chisholm; special nephew, James Worth; special granddaughter, Adrienne Grant; beloved cat, Boots. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her daughter, Phyllis; brother, Freddie; and her two nephews, Ronnie and Larry Worth.
The family expresses sincere gratitude to Dr. Ranjini and the staff at both the Milford Haven Home for Special Care and the Guysborough Memorial Hospital for their kindness, support and care shown to Lorraine during her final days.
Visitation took place in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Guysborough, on Oct. 28, with a memorial service held on Oct. 29 in Boylston United Church, with Rev. Heather Manuel officiating. Burial followed the service. A reception followed the burial in the Boylston Community Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Guysborough Memorial Hospital Foundation, Boylston Community Centre or to L’Arche Cape Breton. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com.