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Beechville United Church Cemetery - Obituaries

DELEON, Bernard Leo - 64, Dawn Street, Halifax, died March 24, 1994, at home. Born in Beechville, he was a son of the late Albert David and Laura Mae (Hamilton) Deleon. He was employed with the Department of National Defence, CFB Halifax, C.E. Willow Park, where he received a commendation from the base commander. He was a member of the Beechville Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Marion Higgins, Beechville; two sons, Lloyd, Halifax; Bernard (Leo), Toronto; three daughters, Brenda, Montreal; Frances, Marion, both of Halifax; sister, Ruby (Mrs. George Jarvis), Beechville; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by four brothers, Albert, Connolly, Alfred, Reginald; five sisters, Stella, Adeline, Laura (Winnifred), Gracie, Elsie. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Lakeside. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Beechville Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. W.P. Clayton officiating. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Beechville Baptist Church.

DeLEON, Marion Laura - 66, Beechville, died December 8, 1998, in Halifax. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Austin and Laura (Munroe) Higgins. She was a member of Beechville Baptist Church. Surviving are sons, Lloyd, Beechville; Leo, Toronto; daughters, Frances DeLeon, Halifax; Marion (Mrs. Keith Tasco), Cold Lake, Alta.; brother, Donald, Vancouver; sisters, Muriel (Mrs. Ozzie Wyse), Beechville; Janet (Mrs. Charles Addashetta), Toronto; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard; brother, Harold. Cremation has taken place under the direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, in Beechville Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. W. P. Clayton officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Donations to Beechville Baptist Church.

DeLEON, Albert David - 69, Beechville, Halifax County, died February 18, 1993, in Halifax Infirmary. Born in Beechville, he was a son of the late Albert and Laura (Hamilton) DeLeon. He was formerly employed with William McFartridge Roofing and Tasco Sheet Metal and was a member of Beechville Baptist Church. He is survived by a son, David; brother, Bernard, Halifax; sister, Ruby Jarvis, Beechville; two grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Kathleen Barton; son, Richard; three brothers, Alfred, Reginald, Connolly; five sisters, Stella Drummond, Adeline, Laura (Winnie), Gracie Young, Elsie. The body is in the J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Lakeside, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Sunday. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Beechville Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. W.P. Clayton officiating. Spring burial will be in Beechville Baptist Church Cemetery. Donations may be made to Beechville Baptist Church Memorial Fund.

FLETCHER, Annie Catherine - 80, Gottingen Street, Halifax, formerly of Beechville, Halifax Co. died March 30, 1995, at home. Born in Beechville, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Georgina (Grosse) Munroe. She was a member of Beechville United Baptist Church and the ladies auxiliary for a number of years. She was a foster parent to many children. Surviving are sons, Ellsworth, Royce, Halifax; Dougie, Montreal; Jonathon, Hamilton, Ont.; daughters, Sandra, Helen, Marlene, Belinda, Halifax; Sherice, Hamilton; 48 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph; daughters, Kathleen, Rosie, Mae; a number of sisters and brothers. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m Saturday and Sunday in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Lakeside. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday in Beechville United Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. W.P. Clayton officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to Beechville United Baptist Church fund.

HAMILTON-HILL, Tyler James - 4, Beechville, died September 2, 1997, in the IWK-Grace Health Centre, Halifax. Born in Sudbury, Ont., he was a son of Graham Hill and Tammy Hamilton, Beechville. Tyler was loved by everyone he touched from age 0 to 99. He loved anything sweet and he travelled door to door sharing his love while seeking pop, cookies and candy. Thank God for our memories of Tyler. He is gone but he will remain with us always. He is survived by brother, Brandon, at home; maternal grandmother, Helen Kerr, Sudbury, Ont.; maternal grandfather, Ken Hamilton, Beechville; paternal grandparents, Ken and Anne Hill, Timberlea; maternal great-grandfather, Deacon Reginald Hamilton, Beechville; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Lola Hill, Dartmouth; paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Mary Zaes, Montreal; many aunts, uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by maternal great-grandmother, Eulah Hamilton; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chartier; paternal great-grandfather, William Hill. Visitation will be in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Lakeside, today from 7-9 p.m. and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 6, at 2 p.m. in Beechville Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. W.P. Clayton officiating. Burial in Beechville Baptist Church Cemetery. Donations may be made to 5 East, IWK-Grace Health Centre, for treatment of head injuries or to a charity of choice.

HAMILTON, Dr. Marie Nita - 81, Halifax, for- merly of Beechville, Halifax County, died November 10, 1993, in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Hattie (Kellum) Waldron and William Waldron. She was a respected educator and taught in schools throughout Halifax County including North Preston, Hammonds Plains, Beechville and Cherry Brook. While working in those communities, she not only taught children but freely offered her assistance to adults who sought her help. Her life was full of accomplishments and her dedication and community work had been recognized provincially and nationally. She was awarded the Queens Jubilee Medal in 1977 and the Persons Award in 1983 at a ceremony held at Government House in Ottawa. In 1985, she was awarded the doctor of humane letters degree by Mount Saint Vincent University in recognition of her years of service to her community and society. She was one of several Nova Scotian women featured in the award winning 1989 National Film Board Docu- mentary Black Mother Black Daughter. She founded the preschool program at Veith House and was active in many organizations dedicated to early childhood education until the time of her death. She was clerk of the Beechville Baptist Church and a longtime member of the Beechville Ladies Auxiliary and Womens Institute of the African United Baptist Association. She is survived by three daughters, Ada Thompson, Sylvia Hamilton, both of Halifax; Janet (Mrs. Wayne Drumond), Dartmouth; three sons, Gerald, Kingston; Randolph, Toronto; Wayn, Halifax; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald Mac; sister, Gladys Johnston. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Saturday in Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax, where a Beechville Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary service will be held. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Beechville Baptist Church, Rev. Willard Clayton officiating. Burial will follow in church cemetery. Donations may be made to Beechville Baptist Church Memorial Fund.

HAMILTON, Deacon Reginald - Senior Deacon Reginald - 88, Beechville, passed away September 18, 2000, at the home of his daughter, Ardith and son-in-law, Councilor Graham Downey, surrounded by family and loved ones, singing and reciting his favorite hymns and scriptures. Born in Beechville, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Ida (Grosse) Hamilton. He was employed with Mardo Construction and later with Twin City Dairies, retiring in 1977. He was a descendant of the original settlers of the Beechville community. His home is a historic museum of pictures. He was a member and senior Deacon of the Beechville United Baptist Church, and was a member of the Men's Brotherhood. He was a member of the Equity Lodge 106. Due to his dedication and strong legacy, he was instrumental in the planning, construction and onsite building of the Beechville United Baptist Church. He looked forward to Sunday church services, the fellowship and Sunday dinner he prepared at his home with family and friends. Reggie and Dr. W. P. Oliver attended many of the churches in the African United Baptist Association.
Church was truly his second home. He was a member of the Beechville Senior Citizens Group. He was the oldest member of the Beechville Rockets Bowling League. He received various awards from church and community. He loved all sports, especially hockey and baseball. He is survived by daughters, Ardith and her husband Graham Downey, Halifax; Sheila and her husband Reginald Kelsie; Germaine "Kandi" Howe, both of Beechville; sons, Leonard and his wife Beverley, Sudbury Ont; Michael Beals, Halifax; sister, Hazel Robinson, Calgary; brother-in-law, Cecil "Tiny" Johnson, Sudbury, Ont; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Eulah May (Johnson) Hamilton; sons, Norman "Junior", Kenneth, Clarence; brothers, Arthur, Gilbert, Gerald; sisters, Laura DeLeon, Bertha Black, Eva Johnson, Adelaine Hamilton, Ida MacDonald, Ella Tasco, Lena Hamilton, Gertie Hamilton; son-in law, Rubin Howe; grandson, Darrell; great- grandson, Tyler; stepson, Bradford Young. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 p.m. Thursday in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax. The body will be transferred to the Beechville United Baptist Church for visitation on Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. A Masonic service will be held in the funeral home today at
7:30 p.m., conducted by Equity Lodge 106. A Brotherhood and Ladies Auxiliary service will be held Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in the Beechville United Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held Friday 2 p.m. in the Beechville United Baptist Church, Rev Tracey Grosse officiating, assisted by the Clergy of AUBA. Burial to follow in the Beechville United Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the Beechville United Baptist Church, for a memorial pew in memory of uncle, Reggie and aunt, Eulah.

LOPPIE, George Sydney - 92, Halifax, died March 11, 1993, in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Beechville, Halifax County, he was a son of the late Sunny and Liza (Grouse) Loppie. Upon retirement from City of Halifax, he worked at Cornwallis Street Baptist Church, where he was a member and honorary usher. He was a former member of Wilbur Force Lodge and member of Victorian Order of Oddfellows. He is survived by his wife, the former Cecilia Paris; 10 daughters, Winnifred (Mrs. George Clayton), Clara (Mrs. William Wright), Shirley (Mrs. Clyde Mosman), Alvina (Mrs. James Cain), Esther (Mrs. Gerald Johnston), Mrs. Rose Adams, all of Halifax; Deborah (Mrs. Claude Delorme), Dartmouth; Mary Turner, Marion Jackson, Barbara, all of Toronto; six sons, George, Charles, Leroy, all of Halifax; Michael Turner, James, Wendell, all of Toronto; 110 grandchildren; 135 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ethel May Allison; three daughters, Mae, Helen, Grace. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Bayers Road, Halifax, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Sunday. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Cornwallis Street Baptist Church, Rev. Calvin Symonds officiating. Burial will be in Beechville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.

RUTHERFORD, Theodore John (Ted) - 67, Beechville, Halifax Co., died October 7, 1996, in QE II Health Sciences Centre, VG Site. Born in Field, B.C., he was a son of the late Melbourne and Lillian Victoria (Smith) Rutherford. He retired after 25 years of service with the Royal Canadian Navy as petty officer first class. He served a number of years as a commissionare with DND. He was a deacon of Beechville Baptist Church and also was very active in the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 25. He was a member of Beechville Men's Brotherhood. Surviving are daughters, Savanah (Mrs. Ronald Bos), Holland, Netherlands; Scelonia, Lesley, Beechville; brother, Gordon, Vancouver, B.C.; sister, Dorothy, British Columbia; a granddaughter in Holland. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Scelonia Wright. Cremation has taken place. Memorial sercive 2 p.m. Friday in Beechville Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. W.P. Clayton officiating. Burial in church cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association or Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Lakeside.

TASCO-THOMPSON, Randall Denzel - infant son of Randall Thompson and Penny Tasco, Halifax, died April 24, 1994, in the Grace Maternity Hospital. He is survived by two sisters, Kiara, Randelle; brother, Lavelle, all at home; maternal grandfather, Keith Tasco; paternal grandparents, Ivy and Carl Marsman; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Carol Tasco; paternal grandfather, Clem Marsman. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday in Atlantic Funeral Home, Bayers Road, Halifax, Rev. Dr. Clayton officiating. Donations may be made to the neonatal unit of the Grace Maternity Hospital.

WRIGHT, William George (Bill) - 81, Gottingen Street, Halifax, died May 14, 1993, in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Beechville, he was a son of the late David and Mary (Turpin) Wright. He was a member of Cornwallis Street Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Clara Loppie; five sons, Raymond, Dartmouth; Garnet, Owen, both of Halifax; Larrie, Prospect; Myles, Vancouver, B.C.; six daughters, Mrs. Lorraine Beals, Toronto; Mary (Mrs. Russell Bundy), Cherrybrook; Anne Arkaifie, Joanne, Cherrie, all of Halifax; Valerie, Dartmouth; brother, Douglas, Beechville; 35 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by four brothers, Allan, Sidney, Lawrence, Johnny; three sisters, Haddie, Emma, Elizabeth. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Cornwallis Street Baptist Church, Rev. Calvin Symonds officiating. Burial will be in Beechville Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornwallis Street Baptist Church Memorial Fund, Beechville Baptist Church Memorial Fund or Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch.

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