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07/21/2026

Isabell Mae (Crawford) Lewis, 88, of Fenwick, Cumberland County, NS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026 in the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, attended by family.

Born in Hartford, NS, she was the daughter of the late Russell Crawford and Serena (Carter) Crawford.

She is survived by her daughter Karen/Kari (Jeff) Lively, Dartmouth; her son Calvert Sr. (Cari-Ann) Lewis, Fenwick; grandchildren Bethanie, Alyssa, Calvert Jr./C.J. (Michelle), Jesse (Nicole), and step-grandson David (Krystal); great grandchildren Zachery, Koryssa, Hunter, Jorja, Maela, Henry and Carlie.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband George, who also passed away on July 19, 19 years ago; her sister Madeline, brothers Lloyd, Curtis and Blaine.

Issy, as she was affectionately known to her nearest and dearest, had many passions in life, the foremost was family. She cherished every opportunity to gather and share hospitality with them all as well as her many, many friends.

Issy was known for her ready smile and vivacious personality. Her memory recall was phenomenal. She knew all the family stories in great detail, much to the delight of all who knew her.

She worked as a self employed child care provider from 1961 to 1972. She was later employed as a teacher's aid at APSEA, where she cared for the youngest of the deaf/blind students. She'd had ambitions of being a school teacher and she did indeed loving shape the lives of many children in her care.

Camping, music, concerts, festivals, dances, coffee with the girls, needle crafting, thrift shopping, and collecting "collectables" were among her favorite pastimes.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Family Funeral Centre, Amherst, NS. A public graveside service will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Wallace River on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2 PM, Pastor Morris Mills officiating. All are invited to attend.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the caring staff of Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre who felt like family these past two months as Mom endured a surprising decline in her usual vigorous stamina.

Those wishing to make a donation in Isabell's memory may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Bridge Adult Service Centre, the IWK, or a charity of your choice.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre page.

"In My Father's house there are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." John 14:2

06/28/2026

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Myrna Eleanor Murray, age 83, of Oxford. Myrna passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Born in Springhill, NS, she was a daughter of the late Hazen and Mildred (MacKay) Dixon.

Myrna was an active member of the Oxford Seniors Club for many years where she organized card games and social events. The St. James Presbyterian Church was a large part of her life, being a choir member, a member of the St. James Session and the Board of Church Managers. She was active for many years with the Ladies Circle and treasurer of the Atlantic Missions Society. She was a graduate of the Nova Scotia Teachers College and taught at the Oxford School. Years later, she taught at the Oxford Pre-School. She was well known as the Avon Lady, selling for over a quarter of a century.

She will be dearly missed by her son Stephen Murray, Oxford, and her daughter Cheryl (Michael) Hebb, Dartmouth, NS; grandchildren Alexander and Jeremy; brother Delbert (Crystal) Dixon, Port Howe, NS; brother in law Roderick Turner, Cambridge, ON; sister-in-law Mary-Lou Murray, Kingston, NS, as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Angus; sister Eileen Turner.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of W Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water Street, Oxford, NS (902-447-2167) where visitation will take place on Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 6 to 8 PM. Her funeral service will be held from St. James Presbyterian Church, Oxford, on Friday July 3, 2026 at 11 AM. Burial will take place in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery at a later date.

Donations in memory of Myrna may be given to the Oxford Seniors Club or a charity of your choice.

Sharing memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre page.

06/21/2026

We take this opportunity to remember.

A year ago today, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, Waylon Daxton Hubley was born sleeping at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. Getting through the first year is hard, and each of these first occasions you once shared may bring up the sadness of living without your loved one. On this difficult anniversary, we at W. Allen Funeral Home, wish to extend our sympathies, and our hope for his family, as they move forward in their journey.�

05/19/2026

We take this opportunity to remember.

A year ago today, on Monday, May 19, 2025, Ronald "Ron" Cyr, of Springhill, NS, passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Getting through the first year is hard, and each of these first occasions you once shared may bring up the sadness of living without your loved one. On this difficult anniversary, we at W. Allen Funeral Home, wish to extend our sympathies, and our hope for his family, as they move forward in their journey.

04/23/2026

We take this opportunity to remember.

A year ago today, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Blanche Smith, of Amherst, NS, formerly of Shinimicas, NS, passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Getting through the first year is hard, and each of these first occasions you once shared may bring up the sadness of living without your loved one. On this difficult anniversary, we at W. Allen Funeral Home, wish to extend our sympathies, and our hope for her family, as they move forward in their journey.�

04/11/2026

We take this opportunity to remember.

A year ago today, on Friday, April 11, 2025, Susan Dickie, passed away. The last 12 months have been demanding. You have handled your loss in the best way you could in order to survive. Take time to acknowledge the hard journey you’ve been on. Then look ahead to the new life you are creating for yourself. On this difficult anniversary, we at W. Allen Funeral Home, wish to extend our sympathies, and our hope for her family, as they move forward in their journey.

03/31/2026

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of David H Henley, age 75, of Oxford, NS. David passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.

Born in Riverview, NS, he was a son to the late Harold and Dorothy (Wilson) Henley.

David served in the Canadian Military for 28 years. Following his retirement, he spent another 17 years with the reserves and volunteered with the Cadets. He was a long time active member of the Oxford Legion.

Though he was a military man, a mechanic and welder by trade, he was born to be a farmer. He loved animals, especially watching birds. He was a wise wildlife watcher. He farmed Jersey Cattle and a few rescued horses after he retired. He often added rescued animals to his collection. Mechanically inclined;, he was often pulling a vehicle apart and putting it back together working better than ever. He was particularly enamored with Tractors.

He loved history, was a great storyteller, and enjoyed sharing the countless things he learned over the years. He was a proud father and grandfather. Didn't matter who you were, or the time of day, he loved to help anyone in need. He was also an active member of the Oxford Seniors club.

He will be dearly missed by his wife Mary, Oxford; children, Denise Henley (Marc Vachon), Ottawa, ON, Tina Henley (Stan Henry), Ottawa, ON, Kim Henley, Ottawa, ON; grandchildren Liam, Colin, and Maxwell; siblings WInston (Judy), Whitehorse and Kolbec, Eugene, Sudbury, ON, Douglas, Halifax, NS, Al, Kolbec, NS.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by siblings Jackie Henley and Beverley Shipley.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of W Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water Street, Oxford, NS, (902 447 2167). Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Monday, April 6, 2026 from 2 to 4 pm. His funeral service will take place at the W Allen Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3 pm.

If so desired, donations in memory of David may be made to the Charity of your choice.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting David's online memorial at www.allenfuneralhome.ca or through the W. Allen Funeral Home page.

03/23/2026

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Donald James Reid, age 62, of Oxford, NS. Don passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro.

Born in Amherst, he was a son of Winnie (McLellan) Reid and the late Howard Reid.

Don was an artist. His favourite was making beautiful miniature models of homes and landscapes. He enjoyed building model cars. As an avid collector, he enjoyed Hot Wheels, Nascar, hockey cards, stamps, and anything that caught his eye. He loved nature and spent hours on his bike traveling around Cumberland County and beyond. Don's friends will always remember him for his "Do Drop Inn". He always had a smile on his face when he had a chance to talk about his son and granddaughter.

Don will be dearly missed by his mother, Winnie, Oxford; son James H. Bailey-Reid, Fort Erie, ON; granddaughter Reese; siblings Michael (Margie), Bear River, NS, Karen Stewart, Fort Erie, ON, Vera (Wayne) LeBlanc, Collingwood; his loving partner Tracey Robertson and family.

He was predeceased by his father Howard, brother in law Larry Stewart; as well as numerous aunts and uncles.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of W. Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water Street, Oxford, NS. Don will be buried in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in the spring.

Don's family would like to extend special thanks to the 3rd floor care team at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro.

Donations in memory of Don can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Colchester East Hants Hospice Society.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Don's online memorial at www.allenfuneralhome.ca or through the W. Allen Funeral Home page.

03/08/2026

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Zane Glen "Glennie" McMaster, age 78, of Springhill on March 5, 2026. Dad was the son of Garnet Edgar "Tettie" and Annie (Bird) McMaster. He was predeceased by his brother, Edson, in their teen years, his sister, Brenda, (Pepperdine), his grandson, Troy, and nephew, Teddy.

In Dad’s early years, he was a truck driver for Lanes Bread, hauled potatoes on P.E.I., and worked for Surrette Battery Company for thirty plus years. He was always a family man and good friend. If Dad liked you - you knew it, and, if he didn't - you'd know that too.

He loved most animals, but he especially had a life-long love of horses and would walk neighbourhood kids around his pastures on ponies and horses. Kids would ask if Dad was doing rides that day, and, when asked, he would walk them on a pony one after another until he'd say, "Those kids almost walked my legs off'." He loved those days and still rode horses for many years and enjoyed them as pets when he could no longer ride. He loved his dog, Rose, and cat, Buddy.

Dad always a great conversationalist who loved to talk whether in person, on the phone, and sometimes for hours. He had an awesome sense of humour and could be a captivating story-teller which was a trait passed down from his own father. He knew a ghost story or two as well. Playing cards with Dad could be competitive but always fun and memorable. He loved going for car rides from spring until fall around his usual Cumberland County haunts.

Survived by wife Deborah (Boss) of Springhill, daughter Crystal (Paul) Scott of Streets Ridge, son Cody (Springhill), step-daughter Allison Thompson (Halifax), six grandchildren, sisters Vicky Dulong (Springhill) and Lorna (Larry) Hunter (Springhill),several nieces - especially Sophie Elise Dulong, and his cousins.

Special thanks for Dad’s care over the past weeks to Dr. Shrestha, the Palliative/Comfort Care Team (Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre), Dr. Collette Saveur, and All Saints Hospital Palliative Care.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of W. Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water Street, Oxford, NS. As per Glennie's wishes, cremation has taken place and a graveside service will take place in the spring.

Donations in memory of Dad can be made to your local animal shelter, food bank, or a charity of your choice.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Glennie's online memorial at www.allenfuneralhome.ca or through the W. Allen Funeral Home page.

"I'm a whisper in the wind" - for Dad (Crystal Scott)

03/02/2026

We take this opportunity to remember.

A year ago today, on Sunday, March 2, 2025, Kirby Angus, of Truro, NS, passed away at his residence in West New Annan. The last 12 months have been demanding. You have handled your loss in the best way you could in order to survive. Take time to acknowledge the hard journey you’ve been on. Then look ahead to the new life you are creating for yourself. On this difficult anniversary, we at W. Allen Funeral Home, wish to extend our sympathies, and our hope for his family, as they move forward in their journey.

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