Re: Obit: GUEST, Viola Madeline [nee FADER]

Her deceased son-in-law, Douglas Roderick Grant, PhD

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http://earthsciences.dal.ca/aboutus/alumni/1960s/a60-drg.html

Douglas R. Grant
Deceased: January 8, 2003
Scholarships:Entrance,1956; University, 1958.
Activities:Experimental Underwater Research and Photography; Geology; Skating; Skiing; Bowling.
OBITUARY
GRANT, Douglas Roderick (Ph.D.)
GRANT, Douglas Roderick (Ph.D.) - Prospect, passed away peacefully at the age of 63, January 8, 2003, after having suffered a brain aneurysm on August 6, 2002. Born in Toronto, Ont., he was a son of the late Philip and Marie Grant. He was a graduate of Dalhousie University with a B. Sc. and M. Sc. in Geology and a Ph.D. from Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. He was a research scientist for 30 years in Ottawa with the Geological Survey of Canada during which time he had many publications to his credit. His research areas were Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. He contributed internationally in various ways including the creation of a scientific newsletter and website, was a contributing author to UNESCO projects and held several offices including President of World Shorelines Commission. He took early retirement in 1995 and founded Terracon Geoscience International, most recently completing a project with Kejimkujik National Park. Douglas and his wife Eleanor moved to Prospect in June 2001 to live by the sea and became very involved with the community there. He was compiling data to write a history of Prospect, a village they both loved. He was a man of many talents, a kind and compassionate person always ready to lend a helping hand. He will be very sadly missed. Surviving their great loss are his beloved wife, Eleanor (Guest); sons, Ken (Andrea), Ottawa; Kevin (Carole), Monaco; sister, Pat (George) Johnston, Georgetown, Ont.; brother, Roger (Carol), Waterloo, Ont.; granddaughter, Emma, Ottawa; niece, Carole and nephews, Carl, Chris, Tim and Joe, Ontario; mother-in-law, Viola Guest, Halifax. At Doug's request, cremation has taken place, followed at a later date by a family memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doug's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Thanks to dear Dr. Holness and staff and to all the kind nurses and caregivers of QEII Health Sciences Centre and Melville Lodge, as well as our dear friends in Prospect and surrounding areas.
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From: "David Winter davidwinter@... [nscumber]" <nscumber@yahoogroups.com>
To: nscumber <nscumber@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 6:32 AM
Subject: [nscumber] Obit: GUEST, Viola Madeline [nee FADER]

Hubby, Walter Chesley "Laddie" Guest was born in Parrsboro.

Dave
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In Memory of
Viola Guest
September 28, 1914 - December 10, 2014

Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Viola Madeline
Guest on December 10th, 2014. She was 100 years of age and died peacefully
at the Q.E.II, Halifax.

She was born in Halifax, NS, the daughter of David and Lily Mitchell Fader,
born Halifax and England respectively. She was predeceased by her loving
husband, Walter and dear infant son, John David, as well as five sisters,
two brothers, and son-in-law, Douglas R. Grant. She will be very sadly
missed by daughter, Eleanor, Prospect, NS; grandsons, Kevin (Carole),
Prospect, Ken, Ottawa and great granddaughter, Emma, Ottawa.

Viola was a very caring and wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She was
an accomplished singer and gave many concerts in her early years including
Ladies Business and Professional Club, Fortnightly Club and several
churches. She also sang with the Dalhousie Chorale, the Atlantic Symphony
Choir, Royal NS Tattoo and other groups. She was a long standing member of
St. Paul's Anglican Church serving as president of both the Chancel Guild
and Woman's Auxiliary. Her beautiful needlepoint still remains there and she
embroidered the church linens for 50 years. She was a member of the church
choir for many years and a Sunday school teacher in the early years. She
loved tending her garden and award winning roses.

She was a wonderful homemaker, always eager to bake, and to preserve the
harvest. She created beautiful clothes, evening gowns, hats etc. and toys
for the whole family. She also wrote numerous poems and some church hymns.
She was a friend to many and always eager to help. She had a bed and
breakfast for several summers and at age 98 still received cards and letters
from guests who had stayed in her home. She was born with a beautiful smile
and a song in her heart.

Many thanks to her caring friends, family, Dr. Gina Burgess, as well as the
wonderful V.O.N. and Northwood home care and Dr. Gordon and staff at the
QEII as well as the Reverend Dr. Paul Friesen. There will be a private
family burial. Condolences only please, and donations may be made to V.O.N.,
Northwood, or a charity of your choice.

[Collected by DAW, 15 Dec 2014]
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Chronicle Herald, Thursday, Aug 9, 1990, pg. #D7 (43); Reel #6371, NSARM,
Halifax, N.S.
OBITUARY:
Guest, Walter Chesley (Laddie) - Connaught Avenue, Halifax, died Wednesday
in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Parrsboro, Cumberland
County, he was a son of the Late Mr. and Mrs. Josiah John Guest. He was a
sales representative for Metropolitan Life Insurance before his retirement.
He was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Choir and a member of parish council.
He is survived by his wife, the former Viola Fader; a daughter, Eleanor
Grant, Ottawa; two grandsons, Kevin, Kenneth. He was predeceased by a son,
John David; a brother, William H.; two sisters, Helen and Alice. The body
will be cremated. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday in St. Paul's
Anglican Church, Rev. John Newton officiating. Burial will take place at a
later date. Donations may be made to St. Paul's Anglican Church Memorial
Fund or any charity.

Source: Dave Winter, 3 Jan 2012
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Posted by: David Winter <davidwinter@...>
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