RAFUSE, Mrs. George R. - There passed away at Upper Vaughan, December 29, Hannah R. Rafuse, wife of George R. Rafuse, aged ninety-one years. She is survived by her husband, two sons, David, Upper Vaughan, and George, of Windsor; one daughter, Lucy (Mrs. K. Whitman), Upper Vaughan. The funeral was held Sunday, Jan. 1st, Rev. H. A. Harley officiating.

January 1939
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McELHINEY, George Whitfield, of Windsor - From the church to which he had given a lifetime of devoted service, as a member of the senior Bible class, and as a member of the Board of Stewards for 53 years, the body of George Whitfield McElhiney was borne to its resting place in Maplewood cemetery on Saturday afternoon after services conducted by the Pastor, Rev. Harold Tomlinson, assisted by Adjt. T. D. Jennings, Salvation Army. Due to the illness of his son, George P. McElhiney, there was no service at the home, the body being escorted to the Church by immediate friends and his bereaved children. The Choir, directed by Miss Hickey, organist, led singing of favorite hymns, performing for their former Leader, a service which he and his sons had many times performed on similar occasions. He was an Honorable Citizen and Worker, honest and upright, strong in integrity and sterling in worth of character. In the gathering of friends at the church and at the graveside were many of Mr. McElhiney’s old associates in the Windsor Furniture Factory, men who worked with him and knew him well, together with friends of his children and their families, uniting in token of sympathy and tribute. George Whitfield McElhiney was a resident of Windsor since boyhood, a son of James and Mary McElhiney. He learned his father’s trade, as carpenter, and then joined the staff of Windsor Furniture Factory, continuing in the employ until the Company was closed. From boyhood he took an active part in the work of the Church, and was President of the Choir for many years and its leader, and for a time himself and five of his family were members of the Choir. Mrs. McElhiney, the former Miss Mabel Smith, daughter of Parker Smith, passed away sixteen years ago. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Harold S. Anslow, Miss Almeda of Santa Maria, California, and Miss Mabel, who after her mother’s death took charge of her father’s household. There are three sons, Captain Gerald, M.C. who enlisting in the 64th Battalion went to France with the "Fighting 25th" and won a Commission and a Military Cross on the field; George P., formerly of the Hants Journal staff, well known sports writer, who has been under medical care since April of last year; and Carmen, news editor of The Halifax Herald. Another son, Murray, died in 1910. Also three brothers and a sister; William L., Toronto; Rev. Charles, Demariscotta, Me, wintering in Florida; Brigadier John, Salvation Army, Quebec, and Mrs. George A. Harvie, New York City. His sons, Captain Gerald and Carmen came to Windsor following their father’s death, and remained until the funeral.

Wednesday, February 8, 1939
The Hants Journal, Windsor, N. S.

MILLETT, Vernon O. - HANTSPORT, March 30 - Mrs. V. O. Millett received word on Tuesday at the death of her husband, Vernon O. Millett, at a hospital in Cuba. He was Second Engineer of the S. S. Sonia of the Inter-Provincial Steamships, which was on her last trip to Cuba before coming north to go up the Lakehead. Besides his wife, who was a Miss Brown of Lochartville; he is survived by three daughters, and two sons: Mary, Helen and Verna, Orland and James at home, also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orland Millett, Martock. No details of Mr. Millett's illness have been received as yet. It is expected that the body will be brought to Hantsport for burial.

Friday, March 31, 1939
The Halifax Chronicle, Halifax, N. S.

SCOTT, Andrew - The death occurred in hospital on Monday of Andrew Scott of Enfield, a well-known railway employee in his fifty-fifth year. Mr. Scott met with an accident some months ago, since then he has been in failing health. The funeral will be held from the home of his brother, William Scott, on Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock in time for Mass at 9 o'clock, daylight time, at Enfield, where interment will be made.

Wednesday, May 17, 1939
The Halifax Chronicle, Halifax, N. S.

SCOTT, Bushman - NOEL, May 25 - After a few days illness, Bushman Scott of Minasville, age forty-eight years died in the Victoria General hospital, Halifax, Saturday morning. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Pauline Scott, and a sister, Mrs. Mae Hoyt, at home; another sister, Miss Effie Scott, Portland, Maine, and four brothers, Councillor Greeno Scott, District road superintendent, Joseph Scott and Robert Scott, all of Minasville, and Gardner Scott in Lowell, Mass. The obsequies were conducted Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. T. R. Goudge, the funeral service being at the house and the interment in the Moosebrook cemetery.

Friday, May 26, 1939
The Halifax Chronicle, Halifax, N. S.

HOOD, Samuel - GYPSUM MINES, After a lingering illness the death of Mr. Samuel Hood took place at his home at Gypsum Mines on Wednesday, June 7th, 1939 at the age of 81 years and 7 months. He is survived by his wife, five sons, James, Harry, William of Windsor, Gerald of Beiseker, Alberta, and Clyde of Gypsum Mines; six daughters, Emma, Mrs. Harry Garland, Gertrude, Mrs. Arthur Rose, Annie, Mrs. Laurie Cochran of Windsor, Alice, Mrs. George Caldwell, Jessie, Mrs. Wm. Lowthers of Three Mile Plains, and Minnie, Mrs. W. McClair of Gypsum Mines; also forty eight grandchildren and thirty-two great grand children and one brother James of Three Mile Plains., The largely attended funeral held from his late home on Friday was conducted by the Rev. W. W. Clarkson of Windsor. The pall bearers were Messrs. George Caldwell, William Lowthers, Laurie Cochran and Arthur Rose, all sons-in-law of the deceased.

Monday, June 12, 1939
unknown/ The Halifax Chronicle, Halifax, N. S.

BENJAMIN, John C. - There passed away on Sunday, June 18th, at his home in
Shubenacadie, John C. Benjamin, aged 70 years. Surviving are his wife, three sons, Cady, Watson and Arthur, and two daughters, Winnifred, who is Mrs. Lowel Hartwell, Brockton, Mass., and Leola, teacher at Cook's Brook, Halifax county. Funeral service will take place at his home on Tuesday, June 20th at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. MacDonald, Milford, N. S., officiating. Burial at Gay's River cemetery.

Tuesday, June 20, 1939
The Halifax Chronicle, Halifax, N. S.

FAULKNER, Mrs. Victoria - NOEL, June 24 - After three years illness at the age of seventy-six years, Mrs. Victoria Faulkner, passed away at her home in Noel, Thursday evening. Her husband was drowned off Vineyard Haven in the year 1910. Mrs. Star Griffen of Centreville, Kings Co., is a sister. Four sons survive, Victor at home; Gordon, William and Addison, all three at Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Three daughters also survive, Ellen and Elsie in New York City and Mrs. Judson Hennigar (Lelia) in Powell River, British Columbia. Funeral will be at the home on Sunday, with burial in Noel cemetery.

Monday, June 26, 1939
The Halifax Chronicle, Halifax, N. S.

FAULKNER, Elmore F. - There passed away at Scotch Village, Hants County, Sunday, June 25, Elmore F. Faulkner, 79, son of the late Robert Faulkner, Mount Denson. Mr. Faulkner had lived in Mount Denson all his life except a few years spent in the U.S.A. He was a ships-carpenter by trade and had worked on many of the ships built in Hants and Kings counties. Mr. Faulkner was of a very cheerful disposition and was liked by all who knew him. He is survived by a son, Carl, of Scotch Village. Fred Faulkner of Mount Denson and March Rathburn of Avonport are nephews. Funeral service was held in the United Church, Mount Denson of which he was a member. Rev. Mr. Syles conducted the service. Interment took place in the family lot at Mount Denson.

Friday, June 30, 1939
The Halifax Mail, Halifax, N. S.

READ, Mrs. William - WINDSOR, July 4 - Mrs. Nathaniel Dill, Curry's Corner, received word over the weekend that her cousin, Mrs. William Read, (nee-Maud Miller), of Wellington, Saskatchewan, had passed away at her home there. The deceased, formerly resided at Poplar Grove. Her parents, were the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Miller of this place.

Thursday, July 8, 1939
The Halifax Chronicle, Halifax, N. S.

VAUGHAN, James - Many friends attended the funeral on Wednesday from his late home of James M. Vaughan well known resident of Windsor Forks. Rev. G. W. Witman and Rev. Harold Tomkinson conducted the service and members of Pesaquid Lodge, I.O.O.F. conducted their ritual at the grave site. Mr. Vaughan was born at South Waterville, Hants Co. on Nov. 30, 1872, a s/o Isaac and Mary (Bradshaw) Vaughan. He took an active part in municipal affairs and was overseer of the poor for a long term, and also member of the Board of Revision and Appeal until reaching the age limit. Surviving are his wife, daughter, Mrs. W. F. D. Bremner, Falmouth, and two sons, Victor M. and Henry at home. Also three sisters, Mrs. John I. Wilson, Falmouth; Mrs. Frank Levy, Bridgetown; Mrs. Monson Cochran, Antrim, N. H., and one brother, Lawson, manager of Sunny Slope Farm.

August 1939
unknown/ The Hants Journal, Windsor, N. S.

FAHIE, Robert - NOEL, August 5 - At the youthful age of twenty-years, Robert Fahie died of pneumonia at his home in East Noel. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Fahie; by four brothers, Leslie in the Victoria General Hospital; Austin at home; Lloyd in Lower Selmah, and Harry in Noel Shore. Also by three sisters, Mrs. J. B. Scott, (Isabel) of Minasville; Mrs. Guy Faulkner (Marie) in Lower Selmah; Mrs. Kenneth Fowler (Marjorie) at Bass River. The Rev. T. R. Goudge conducted the obseques Wednesday.

Monday, August 7, 1939
The Halifax Chronicle, Halifax, N. S.

McELHINEY, George Parker - A victim of paralysis for over two years, he was stricken in April 1937 after completing an especially hard day at his post in The Hants Journal office, George P. McElhiney "Mac" to thousands of sports lovers through his weekly sports talks in the columns of this newspaper, passed away at one-thirty o’clock today. After a year in bed, he was able this year to get out in a wheel chair and fine days, and kept up his keen interest in sports of all kinds. A week ago he contracted a cold. On Saturday he appeared to be throwing it off but on Sunday complications developed. The second son of the late George W. and Mrs. Mabel McElhiney, he was born in Windsor Feb. 22, 1892. He was employed at the Windsor Furniture Factory in the shipping department, later at W.H. Roach Co. He spent some years in Cape Breton in a retail men’s wear store and joined the Hants Journal mechanical staff some years ago. Surviving are two brothers, Captain Gerald of Truro, and Carman, City Editor of the Halifax Herald; also three sisters, Mrs. H. S. Anslow, Miss Almeda of Santa Maria, California, and Miss Mabel, who was his nurse and constant companion during his illness. "Mac" had two hobbies, one was music, the other sports. Mr. McElhiney was a member of Welsford Lodge, A.F.&A.M. and was Master for the 1931-32 term. The funeral will be held under Masonic auspices on Friday afternoon at the home at Two o’clock and thence to temporary quarters of Trinity United Church in the Civic Building at two thirty o’clock. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.

Wednesday, October 11, 1939
The Hants Journal, Windsor, N. S.