Issue Date: ch/ro/nicleheraldmetro

The Chronicle Herald D7 Wednesday, February 19, 2014 OBITUARIES

STANLEY, Marion Elizabeth STEEVES, Mildred B. In Memoriam Age 98 of Amherst, passed away un- Age 92, of Serena- expectedly on Saturday, February care, Moncton, JARVIS, Jason 1973 - 1991 Geographic 15, 2014. Born April 6, 1915, Marion N.B., and former- was a daughter of the late George ly of Mount Royal Gone but not forgotten. and Rebecca (Boone) Watson. Boulevard, Monc- Thinking of you always. Marion worked at Zeller’s in the fab- ton, passed away Missing you forever. ric department for 10 years, after peacefully on Sat- God has you in his keeping, I have your pioneer was her children were grown up. She urday, February memories locked deep within my heart. was an active member of Amherst 15, 2014. Beloved Wesleyan Church for many years. In wife of the late her spare time, Marion enjoyed sew- Wesley M. Remembering you always, missing ing and spending precious time with Steeves (1991). Born in Saint John, you dearly. Love you mom. Acadia prof her family. Marion will be lovingly N.B., she was a daughter of the late remembered and sadly missed by J. Leonard and Bertha (Brown) JOLLIMORE, MaryLou her son, John (Marilyn), Beaver Heans. Also predeceased by her sib- Bank; daughters, Judith Martin, lings, Kenneth, Helen Hamilton, In loving memory of MaryLou who Roger Tomlinson promoted his Dartmouth and Gail (Richard) Elizabeth MacFarlane and grand- passed away February 19, 2006. LeBlanc, Amherst; grandchildren, son, Jeffrey Steeves. Mildred was a I thought of you today, GIS system around the world Ricky LeBlanc, Kim Hall, Sherry loving wife, mother, grandmother But that is nothing new, Swanwick and Karen Luddington; and great-grandmother. She was a I thought about you yesterday, great-grandchildren, Matthew, Kayla, member of Central United Church, And days before that too. would support many of its new Chelsea, Justin, Tyler, Luke, Nathaniel, the UCW within the church, and the I think of you in silence, BOB MAHER initiatives. He was a member of I often speak your name, Mackayla, Bradley and Rielly, as Engineers Wives Group. As well as Now all I have is memories, the team, along with Michael well as numerous nieces, nephews being a full-time homemaker, she And your picture in a frame. Roger Tomlinson, the father of Goodchild and the author, who and extended family. Marion was enjoyed many community activities Your memory is my keepsake, geographic information systems delivered the GIS summer insti- the last surviving member of her over the years including curling, fig- With which I’ll never part, (GIS), will be remembered by tute in 1985 and 1987. He returned immediate family and was prede- ure skating officiating, bridge, God has you in His keeping, ceased by her parents; brother, round/square dancing and hanging I have you in my heart! many in the Annapolis Valley as several times as a special guest at Harold and sisters, Ethel Long, out with the neighbours. Her great- somebody who helped cement the graduation ceremonies. Forever loved, always remembered, Marguerite Hurley and Ruby Gagnon; est joy was spending precious time your children and grandchildren. global reputation of a small Nova In 2008, he received an honor- infant grandson, Michael. Funeral with her family. Mildred’s gentle Scotia “survey school” whose ary doctorate from Acadia Uni- arrangements will be announced in and kind demeanour was loved by graduates remain in demand versity. This coincided with the the spring. In lieu of flowers, memo- all. Mildred will be sadly missed by SPIDELL rial contributions may be made to her children, Mark (Anne) of Lon- around the world. first graduate, Koreen Millard, In memory of Jack Spidell who passed The six-foot-seven scientist from the joint master’s of science the charity of your choice. Arrange- don, Ont.; David (Janice) of Dart- away February 19, 2008 and Helen ments are under the care and direc- mouth, and Diane Brown (Tom) of Spidell who passed away April 12, 1992. arrived in Wolfville in 1959 to in applied geomatics, a collabora- tion of Campbell’s Funeral Home, London, Ont.; grandchildren, Brian Sweet memories keep you near, teach physical geography at Aca- tion between Acadia University Amherst (667-9906). On-line con- Steeves (Katherine), Kevin dia University. His height and his and the Nova Scotia Community dolences and sharing of memories (Lindsay), Michael (Amanda) and As time unfolds another year. Out of our lives you may be gone, flaming red beard ensured that he College. may be forwarded to the family via: Colin Steeves (Courtney) and But in our hearts you still live on. www.campbellsamherst.ca Matthew (Dayna), Graham (Alison) would attract immediate attention Tomlinson also received the and Rachel Brown (Marc); great- Forever loved, Jack, Judy, Wayne on the small rural campus but, Esri Lifetime Achievement Award and families. STARRATT, Gloria Lynnette grandchildren, Lily, Dylan, Kiana, more than half a century later, we (1997), the Royal Canadian Geo- Preston, Chayce, Andrew and Levi; remember his work that led to the graphical Society’s Gold Medal Age 64, Cambridge, Hants Co., sister-in-law, Geneva McCordick; as VIENNEAU, William (Bill) development of modern mapping (2003) and the National Geo- well as numerous nieces, nephews passed away peacefully on Sunday, techniques and a multibillion- graphic Society’s Alexander Gra- February 16, 2014, at home with and cousins. Resting in Fergusons In loving memory of William (Bill) family by her side. Gloria was born Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Rd., Vienneau, November 15, 1921 - dollar industry employing thou- ham Bell Medal (2010). May 3, 1949, in Windsor. When she Moncton (506-858-1995) with vis- February 19, 1997. sands worldwide. In 2005, he became the first was able, Gloria loved to go hunting itation on Friday, February 21 from We think of you as living Tomlinson eventually left Aca- recipient of the Association of and fishing with her husband Mike. 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held In the hearts of those you’ve touched, dia to join the private sector, American Geographers’ Robert T. For nothing loved is ever lost She is survived by her husband of in Central United Church (150 working in Ottawa on projects like Aangeenbrug Distinguished Ca- Queen St.) on Saturday, February And you were loved so much. 46 years, Mike; daughter, Charlane the realignment of the Alaska reer Award. He was made an (Mike); son, Jeff; granddaughters, 22, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Jim Mac- Love Annie, children Paul, Claire, Kelsey and Jillian; mother, Ferris; Donald officiating. Reception in the Marlene, Valerie, Jennette and Highway, a project that found honorary member of the Associ- sisters, Lisa (Kim) and Carolyn church hall following the service. In- families. Tomlinson working alongside ation of Ontario Land Surveyors (Donald); brother, Brian (Belinda). terment in Fair Haven Memorial John Wightman, who would later in 2011 for his leadership in the Gloria was predeceased by her fa- Gardens following the Reception. WILSON, Ralph became vice-principal at the Nova area of GIS. ther, Charles "Buzz" Weatherbee. Special thanks to the staff of Serena- Scotia Land Survey Institute. In 2001, he was named a mem- care for their kindness and loving In loving memory of my Dad, Ralph, She will be sadly missed by her cat, Through his internationally ber of the Order of Canada and "Lucky" and her family and friends. care. In Mildred’s memory, dona- who passed away 28 years ago The family will receive friends from tions to Central United Church or February 17, 1986. successful consulting firm, Tom- was promoted in 2013 to an Of- linson Associates, he successfully ficer of the Order of Canada for 7-9 p.m. Thursday, February 20, in memorial of the donor’s choice Forever loved. J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Hwy would be appreciated by the family. Millie, Gerry, and Sara. bid on contracts in the Maritimes, transforming the field of geo- 215, Summerville. In lieu of flowers, On-line condolences at: advising provincial governments graphy with his invention of GIS. donations in memory of Gloria may www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com and forestry companies on hard- In the Annapolis Valley, we will be made to a charity of one’s choice. Cards of Thanks ware, software and personnel. remember this tall man, standing Arrangements have been entrusted ZINCK, Sandra Louise "Sandy" to the compassionate care of J. INKPEN At that time, the land survey on the cobbled beach, watching Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Hwy Age 58 of Lake- We, the family of the late Gerald institute in Lawrencetown, Anna- the sun set over the Bay of Fundy 215, Summerville. Phone 902-633- side, peacefully Aubrey Inkpen, would like to express polis County, was expanding its during the lobster boil that be- 2431 or please visit our website at: passed away with our sincere thanks and appreciation to computer programs. The school came part of the GIS summer www.allenfh.ca to sign the guest her family by her all those who supported us during our offered scientific computer pro- institute, which attracted GIS time of need. Thank you for your book or send private condolences. side in QEII gramming, business computer university teachers from across Health Sciences visits, flowers, cards, phone calls, food, donations and prayers. Also, thank you programming, computer graphics Canada and the northeast United STEELE, Stanley B. Centre on Febru- ary 16, 2014. Born to Major Ross Grandy for reading the and later GIS. States and the graduating GIS Age 72, passed away February 15, in Halifax, Sandy bible, Arch Adams for the eulogy, By this time, Wightman was the class of the College of Geographic was a daughter of Reverend Fred Snyder for the service 2014, in Northwood Nursing Home. and to Atlantic Funeral Home. Special institute’s vice-principal. Tomlin- Sciences. He was born in Truro. He is sur- Emily Robarts thanks to the QEII Unit 4.1 for the son played an instrumental role in The influence of Roger Tomlin- vived by daughters, Wanda and Cindy; (Zinck), and the late Basil Cruick- kindness and care they gave to Gerald persuading Wightman to rename son is felt in the homes of Nova shanks. Sandy is survived, and sadly grandchildren, Jorden and McKayla; while in the hospital. God bless you all. the “survey school” the College of Scotians whose sons and daugh- sister, Ruthie, brother-in-law, Kenny; missed by her mother, Emily; sister, Margorie; nephew, Ken Jr.; spouse, Wayne Julian; sons, Michael Joan, Ricky, Gary, Susan & Katie Geographic Sciences in 1986. ters came to Lawrencetown to several cousins and close friends. Zinck (Kim), Adam Zinck, and With their specialist training, learn about GIS (sometimes from Arrangments under the direction of Shane Zinck; brothers, Stephen graduates of the GIS program are the father of GIS) and then depar- Cruikshank’s Halifax Funeral Cruickshanks, Trevor Robarts, in high demand. ted for places around the world Home, Halifax. Michael Cruickshanks, Basil Cruick- Meanwhile, Tomlinson was with this unique skill set. shanks Jr., Brian Cruickshanks; sis- ters, Brenda Cruickshanks, Donna promoting GIS technology around Tomlinson died suddenly on YOUNG, Edward Lawson Haverstock (Mark), Heather Cruick- the world and he would often Feb. 9 while vacationing with his Age 78, of Free- shanks; grandson, Kory Zinck; recommend the Lawrencetown wife in San Miguel de Allende, port, Digby Co., granddaughter, Sara Zinck, and college as a source of qualified Mexico. passed away on many nieces and nephews. Sandy GIS technical staff. This led to a Tuesday, Febru- was predeceased by her father, Basil 30-year relationship between the ary 11, 2014, at his Cruickshanks; stepfather, Tide Bob Maher was an instructor at the Robarts; children, Kory and Sheena college and the leading GIS home in Freeport. College of Geographic Sciences He was a son of Zinck; brother, Murray Cruick- vendor in the world, Environ- the late Bernard shanks, and sister, Carol Cruick- mental Systems Research Insti- between 1980-88. He went into and Monique shanks. Sandy was many things to tute, or Esri, in Redlands, Calif. GIS consulting, working in China, Young of Tiver- many people. A loving daughter, Many students who learned the Indonesia, California, Ontario, ton. He was pre- wife, mother, nan, sister, and aunt, technicalities of GIS at the British Columbia and Southern deceased by his wife, Anna to her family, as well as a caring Africa. He returned to the Nova friend. People were important to Lawrencetown college continued (Outhouse) Young. He is survived by Scotia Community College in 1999, daughters, Dianne (Wayne), Free- Sandy and she was important to with their education in the in- port; Cheri (Sonny), Freeport; sister, them, but none were more impor- dustry, some in California, others and was the senior research scient- Anne Crocker, Smith’s Cove; broth- tant to Sandy than her children and across Canada with Esri Canada. ist in the Applied Geomatics Re- ers, Llewellyn (Ruth), New Brun- grandchildren. Sandy had many Tomlinson, as a friend of the search Group at the Middleton swick; Ralph (Lynn), Ontario; beautiful qualities that she freely College of Geographic Sciences, campus until 2011. several nieces and nephews. He was shared with people, and our lives a fisherman for most of his life (45 are richer for it. Her honesty, com- years). He loved going for walks and passion, strength, courage and ge- talking to people on his way. He also nerosity were all natural qualities loved camping at Belle Baie Park for for Sandy as breathing is to some. 19 years. A memorial service will be Sandy loved bingo, camping, and guitarist Casale held at a later date for Edward and sipping on a Tim’s while lounging Anna. Donations in his memory on her patio swing. She worked for may be made to the Freeport Brook- Ben’s Bakery in Timberlea for three dies of heart failure side Cemetery Fund or to Saint years, and absolutely cherished her Mary’s Parish (Church Point). job, and her customers, who cher- Arrangements have been entrusted ished her. A Celebration of Life Ser- NEW YORK (AP) — , were provided. to H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home vice will be held for Sandy in the guitarist for Devo, best known The Ohio-based Devo intro- and Crematorium, Yarmouth. You Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, 2666 for the 1980 hit Whip It, died of duced themselves to the world in Windsor St., Halifax, on Friday, Feb- may leave messages of condolence heart failure, his brother and band 1977 by making a frenetic version or sign the on-line guestbook by vis- ruary 21, at 11 a.m. followed by a iting: www.huskilson.net reception, and interment in Fair- member said Tues- of the Rolling Stones’ Satisfaction. view Lawn Cemetery. To send on- day. He was 61. The new wave band released its line condolences, please visit: Devo founding member Casale Brian Eno-produced debut, Q: Are www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com said in a statement that his young- We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, in er brother’s death Monday was 1978 and reached platinum status “sudden” and “a total shock.” with 1980’s Freedom of Choice, “As an original member of which featured Whip It. Devo, Bob Casale was there in the Gerald Casale formed Devo trenches with me from the begin- with lead singer Mark Mothers- ning,” Casale said. “He was my baugh. , the group’s level-headed brother, a solid drummer, died last year after a performer and talented audio battle with cancer age at 58. engineer, always giving more than Devo is short for devolution, he got.” the idea that man was regressing No further details on his death into an earlier state.