This is what Margaret sent me but I also see by the last poste she even got that wrong.
Pauline (Polli) and Freddie by Maynard Croft. by Margaret.... Cora
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> Everyone, Freddie and Paulina are Maynard Croft,s children. Margaret Rafuse told me this, but I do not know their last name and Maynard is supposed to be related to Laura,s stepfather. Frank,s Chirldren by Ida Henshaw are: Brenda, Francis, Frank, Jr; Mary and Linda. Cora
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> --- In nscumber@yahoogroups.com, David Winter <davidwinter@> wrote:
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> > Fred Spencer was m/1 Ida Marie Henshaw (1933-1959); m/2 Laura Maurine.
> >
> > From the previously posted obit, Laura had seven children and six
> > step-children = 13. Fred Spencer lists 14 children in his obit.
> >
> > Therefore, it's possible some of the children listed in Laura's obit are
> > actually her step-children, by Ida Marie Henshaw.
> >
> > One would require Ida's obit to be sure.
> >
> > Dave
> > =======
> > Chronicle Herald, Wednesday, August 21, 2013
> > OBITUARIES:
> > Becker (Spencer), Laura
> > Was called home to rest on July 27, 2013. Born July 21, 1934, to her late
> > parents, Freda Walsh Croft and Norman Morine. Survived by her stepdad,
> > Lawrence Croft. She was the oldest of 12 siblings; brothers, Cecil Walsh,
> > New Minas; Robert Walsh (Diane), Bridgewater; Larry Walsh (Nancy), Berwick;
> > George Croft (Dorothy), Port Williams; Donald Croft (Barb), New Minas;
> > sisters, Elizabeth LaLonde (Robert), Ontario; Marjorie Pinch (Harry),
> > Greenfield; Margaret Rafuse (Merton), South Alton; Ann Brown (Laurie), New
> > Minas; Rose Boylan (John), Gaspereau. Also surviving are her husband, Mike
> > Becker, Barrie, Ont.; children, Brenda Parker (Bim), Kingston; Mary
> > Bullerwell (Doug), Comox, B.C.; Francis Spencer, Kentville; Frankie Jr.
> > Spencer (Elizabeth), Hantsport; Polli "Paulina" Brace (Larry), Yarmouth;
> > Fred Spencer (Penny), New Brunswick; Patricia Gallant (Louis), Kingston;
> > Paul Spencer (Angie), Berwick; Susan Voiros (Steve), Alberta; Earl Epencer
> > (Sam), Ontario; Cindy MacLean (Jack), Cole Harbour. She had many
> > grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her
> > first husband, Frank Spencer; sister, Edith Croft; brother, Bedford Croft;
> > children, Linda Gauthier, Frederick Spencer, Bonita Spencer; grandchild,
> > Daniel Gallant, who shared her bright red hair and bright blue eyes. She
> > will always be in our hearts and fond memories. Laid to rest in Gaspereau
> > Cemetery. All donations can be made to the SPCA and WAAG.
> >
> > Perhaps they are not stars in the sky but rather openings, where our loved
> > ones shine down to let us know they are happy.
> >
> > [Transcribed by DAW, 21 Aug 2013]
> > ========
> > Previously posted:
> >
> > Chronicle Herald, Tuesday, August 6, 2013
> > OBITUARY:
> > Becker (Spencer), Laura, 79, daughter of the late Norman Morine and Freda
> > Walsh Croft, died July 27, 2013. Surviving, husband, Mike; seven children;
> > six step-children; ten siblings; grandchildren. Predeceased by first
> > husband, Frank Spencer; three children; two siblings; one grandchild.
> > Graveside service, Gaspereau Cemetery, 11 a.m. August 8th.
> >
> > [Transcribed by DAW, 6 Aug 2013]
> > ==========
> > Halifax Herald 2/14/2003
> > SPENCER, Frank - 76, Eastern Passage, formerly of Kingston, passed away
> > peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, February 11, 2003, in
> > the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Wolfville, he was a son of the late
> > Frank Deveau and Evelyn Spencer. He served with the Canadian Armed Forces,
> > Nova Scotia Black Watch Corp from 1951-57. He served overseas in Korea for
> > 13 months and he was a recipient of the Korean War Medal. He worked with
> > Minas Basin Pulp and Power in Hantsport for 12 years. He was employed at CFB
> > Greenwood as a painter for several years; a cook and later a commissioner.
> > During the last eight to ten years before his retirement he was employed at
> > CFB Greenwood at various jobs. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and hockey
> > especially the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was a kind and loving husband and
> > father we are all very proud of. Surviving are his wife, the former Hattie
> > (Harriet) Morine; sons, Frankie (Elizabeth), Hantsport; Francis, North
> > Alton; Frederick (Penny), Bloomfield, N.B.; Paul, Berwick; Earl (Sandra),
> > Highlever, Alta.; son-in-law, Stephan Longtin; daughters, Brenda Parker,
> > Tremont; Mary (Doug) Bullerwell, Comox, B.C.; Pauline (Larry) Brace,
> > Yarmouth; Patricia (Louis) Gallant, Panama City, Fla.; Susan (Steve) Voros,
> > Alberta; Cindy (Kevin Nickerson) Longtin, Eastern Passage; sisters, Freda
> > (Richard) Henshaw and Winnie (Earl) Henshaw, all of Lockhartville; 42
> > grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife,
> > Ida Henshaw; son, Frederick; daughters, Bonita and Linda; sister, Eleanor;
> > brother, Eldon. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today with Royal Canadian Legion
> > service beginning at 7 p.m., funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, February 15,
> > all in H.C. Lindsay Funeral Chapel, 568 Main St., Wolfville, Rev. Bob
> > Billings officiating. Burial in Gaspereau Cemetery at a later date. Family
> > flowers only, memorial donations may be made to The Children's Wish
> > Foundation of Canada or a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent
> > via: lindsayfuneral@ Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
> > H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, Wolfville.
> >
> > Deb Everett, 20 Aug 2013
> > =========
> >
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