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DAVISON, Albert - 81, of Dykeland Lodge, Windsor, formerly of Hantsport, died Wednesday in Hants Community Hospital. Born at Hantsport, he was a son of the late Horace and Belle (Steele) Davison. He was a foreman at Minas Basin Pulp and Power Company for 30 years until his retirement. He was an adherent of St. James United Church and a veteran of the First World War, serving with the 58th Howitzer Battery. He is survived by his wife, the former Marion Pulsifer; one son, Donald, Hantsport; one sister, Mrs. Rhoda Frizzle, Hantsport; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one daughter, Margaret; one son, Laurie; three sisters and five brothers. The body is at Lohnes' Funeral Home, Windsor. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 2:30 p.m. in St. James United Church, Hantsport, Rev. Waldo Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Riverbank cemetery, Hantsport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.

Thursday, January 5, 1978
The Chronicle-Herald, Halifax, N. S.


FIELDS, Joseph Warren - 69, of Hantsport, died Saturday in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Avonport, he was a son of the late Frederick and Caroline (Henwood) Fields. He was a past employee of Minas Basin Pulp and Power for a number of years and was also employed as a carpenter previous to retirement. Surviving are three sisters, Mary (Mrs. George Colby) and Amanda (Mrs. Edward Pinch), both of Hantsport; Frances (Mrs. Roy Margeson), Kentville; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Jean Morgan, two daughters, Evelyn and Patricia, two sons, Warren and Roy and three sisters, Florence, Laura and Annie. The body is at R.D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Windsor, where funeral will be today at 2 p.m., Rev. Delbert Bannister officiating. Burial will be in Riverbank cemetery, Hantsport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Hants Community Hospital.

Monday, July 24, 1978
The Chronicle-Herald, Halifax, N. S.


RAFUSE, Donald Theodore - 73, Upper Vaughan, died Monday at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born at Windsor Road, Lunenburg County, he was the son of the late David and Minnie (Armstrong) Rafuse. He was a member of the Upper Vaughan Baptist Church. Previous to his retirement he owned and operated Rafuse's General Store. Surviving besides his wife, the former Marguerite Swinamer, are one daughter, Joan (Mrs. Wilfred Hawkesworth), Martock; two sisters, Mildred (Mrs. Percy Levy), Vaughans; Ruby (Mrs. Herbert Foreman), Surrey, BC; six brothers, Clark, Sam, Markus, all of Upper Vaughan; Bob, Windsor; Max, Halifax; Harold, Windsor Forks; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by three brothers, Theodore, Clifford and Floyd. The body is at the R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Windsor. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2 pm in the Upper Vaughan Baptist Church, Rev. Donald McDougall officiating. Burial will be in Lower Vaughan Community Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Foundation or to the Upper Vaughan Baptist Church.

Tuesday, October 17, 1978
The Chronicle-Herald, Halifax, N. S.



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