RELATED OBITUARIES
ALLISTER ROACHE - (1941 - Halifax, N.S.)
The death of Allister Roache, 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Roache, occured yesterday at his home at 44 Buckingham Street. The funeral will be held from Snow and Company's Chapel on Monday morning at 11 o'clock, with the Rev. Mr. Seeley officiating. Interment will be at Camp Hill Cemetery.
WALTER H. PEARSON - (May 4, 1945 - Inverness, Scotland)
Many of his old friends in Glen-Urquhart, Glasgow and elsewhere will regret to learn of the passing of Mr. Walter H. Pearson, The Villa Balnain, who died May 4th, 1945 at the Royal Northern Infirmary. He was born in India over 79 years ago, where his father was then an officer in the British Army. At an early age Mr. Pearson enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery, and was for several years stationed on the N.W. Indian Frontier, and attained the rank of Sergeant before retiring from that service. He then came to Glasgow, and for many years was employed as a foreman in the Clydeside ship building yards. After that he emigrated to Prince Edward Island, Canada, where he remained for over five years, after which he returned to this country with his wife and grand-daughter, and came to reside in retirement to Balnain. Of a kindly and unassuming nature and social disposition, he made many friends throughout his lifetime. He took a keen interest in the progress of the war, and listened intently to the news over the wireless. Of particular concern to him was the fortunes of the native Indian regiments and the distinctions won by the officers and men of that army gave him great pleasure. The sympathy of neighbours and friends is extended to Mrs. Pearson, to his sister, Mrs. Masterton, Glasgow, and to his grand-daughter, Mrs. Jack Macdonald, Inverness.
CLIFFORD THOMAS ROACHE - (March 21, 1970 - Halifax, N.S.)
Clifford Thomas Roache 62, of Beaverbank died Saturday in Camp Hill Hospital, Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Susan and the late John Roache. A veteran of the Second World War, he retired from HMC Dockyard in January after 25 years service as a mechanic. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Catherine; on daughter, Enna (Mrs. James Skerry), Armdale; two sons, Thomas, Louisville, Ky.; Bail, Spryfield; two sisters, Alice (Mrs. Holland Sheppard), Ottawa; Florence (Mrs. Bernard Wright), England; one brother James, Halifax; and nine grandchildren. The body is at Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, with burial in Gate of Heaven cemetery.
SGT. BRUCE CECIL DAVEY (February 9, 1984 - Pictou, N.S.)
Central Caribou, 43, of CFB Greenwood, formerly of Central Caribou, died Thursday in Sutherland - Harris Memorial Hospital, Pictou. Born in Fairview, Halifax, he was a son of Capt. Leon and Dorothy Winnifred (Campbell) Davey. He was a military police officer with the Royal Canadian Forces, serving with the forces for 24 years. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Diana MacCallum; a daughter, Karren, three sons, Craig, Robbie and Jamie, all at home; a brother, Grant, Moncton; four sisters, Judy (Mrs. Roland MacDonald), Pictou; Linda (Mrs. A.L. Tucker) Stellarton; Beth (Mrs. Winston Clements) Highbank, P.E.I.; and Carolyn (Mrs. Ben Moore), Charlottetown, P.E.I.; and a grandchild. The body is in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Pictou United Church, Rev. Curtis MacDonald officiating, with burial in Seaview Cemetery.
BARBARA HELENE (Hallett) ROACHE -(Barb) - (October 9, 1997 - Halifax, N.S.)
63, Spryfield, died October 9, 1997, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, New Infirmary Site. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Eileen (Pitts) Hallett.
She was a member of St. Paul's United Church, Spryfield, and a member of TOPS Club. She was interested and active in crafts, was an avid bingo player and a foster mother. Surviving are her husband,
Basil L.; daughters, Shirley (Mrs. John Jollymore), Beverley (Mrs. Max Cochrane); sons, David, Stephen; three granddaughters, all of Halifax; sister, Shirley (Mrs. Dan Johnson), New Britain, Conn.; brother, Paul, Ontario. She was predeceased by sisters, Gwen, Lorna; half-sisters, Ruby, Geraldine; half-brothers, Stan, Frank, Harold. Cremation has taken place under the direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Paul's United Church, Spryfield, Rev. Calvin Ginn officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nova Scotia Lung Association or any charity.
WALDO JOHNSON - (January 1, 1998 - Red Wing, Minnesota)
68, Red Wing, died Thursday at Red Wing Health Center. He was born November 22, 1929, in Red Wing, to Milton and Hazel (Siewert) Johnson. He graduated from Central High School. He worked for a pump service with his father. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from January 1951 to May 1952. He married Gwen MacLean on September 19, 1953, in Red Wing. After the service, he owned and operated Johnson Pump Service. He was a member of Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Gwen; two daughter, Vicki (Jeff) Lawrence, Ann (Peter) Bengs both of Red Wing; two sons, Steve (Lori) and Mark (Katie) Johnson, both of Red Wing; 12 grand-childrfen; one sister, Marion (Ken) Kull of Red Wing. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church, with the Rev. John Hein officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ted Benson, Duane Duden, Stu Ekblad, Roger Sammon, Everett Smith, Wally Voigt. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Mahn Family Funeral Homes, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel. Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society or to the church.
FRANK EDWARD KEDDY - (February 27, 1999 - Halifax, N.S.)
Frank Edward Keddy who turned 88 on January 11th, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the VG Site, QEII, on Saturday, February 27, 1999. Frank was born in Martin's River, Lunenburg Co., in 1911. He was the fifth child of the late Joseph Edward and Nora Emila (Reeves) Keddy. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was predeceased by his brothers, Howard Austin (Liverpool), Roy Willoughby (Liverpool), Emmett Robert (New Ross), Marshall (Martin's River), and sisters, Eva Etta Belle Faeder (Chester) and Winnifred Eveline Tingley (Halifax). He was also predeceased by his first wife, the former Vida May Armstrong (Kentville) and his second wife, the former Mary Ellen MacLean (Sydney Mines). Frank is survived by sons, Maurice Edward (Toronto), Douglas Ray (Toronto), and Bryan Francis (Halifax); four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Frank was a strong, hard working and kind man who loved to sing and play his accordion. He was a carpenter by trade and in his spare time like to carve wooden ships and folk art. He was very fond of animals, especially cats and dogs. He had been ill for a number of years, suffering from Alzheimers, and was cared for by his son, Bryan and daughter-in-law Anita. One of his favorite expressions was "May God Bless and keep you all the days of your Life", and we pray the same for him in his after life. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in the spring at Camp Hill Cemetery in Halifax, where his ashes will be buried beside his wife, Mary Ellen. In Frank Keddy's memory please make donations to the charity of your choice.
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