Jan 2, 1997
HARKER, Roy Keith - 74, L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., passed away December 30, 1996, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Lewvan, Sask., he was a son of the late Lloyd and Gertrude (Cooke) Harker. He was a member of the Holy Guardian Angels Parish, L'Ardoise. He resided in L'Ardoise for the past 45 years, following membership in the Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War. He was a self-employed well known carpenter in various parts of the province. He will be truely missed by his wife of 54 years, the former Rose Ann Peters; daughters, Myra (Mrs. Raymond O'Brien), Gladys Harker, Janet (Mrs. Paul Landry), Sally (Mrs. Paul Briand), Paula (Mrs. Leo Sampson), all of L'Ardoise; Mary (Mrs. Sam Sudeyko), Ontario; Edyth (Mrs. Graham MacDonald), Bedford; Cecille Chapadeau, Sackville; sons, Keith and wife Simone, Weston and wife Linda, all of Sackville; Gary and wife Josie, Halifax; Chester and wife Shirley, John and wife Rose, Glenn and wife Nadine, all of L'Ardoise; sister, Gladys Schilds; brothers, James, Reg, all of British Columbia; 31 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by daughter, Carol; son, Ivan; grandson, Michael. Visitation 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, January 2, in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlour. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Friday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Donations may be made to W.B. Kingston Memorial Clinic, L'Ardoise, or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

June14, 1999; page B14
HARKER, Rose Anna "Rosie" - age 69, of Lower l' Ardoise, died unexpectedly on June 12, 1999, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Angeline (Mombourquette) Peters. She was a member of the Holy Guardian Angel Parish, L'Ardoise. She was active in her community as a member of the l'Ardoise Fire Department Auxilary; the Ladies Social Club; the Seniors Jolly Club; the Annual l'Ardoise Festival; and past long time member of the l'Ardoise Legion Ladies Auxilary. Rosie was employed for several years with the l'Ardoise Parish as housekeeper. She will be forever remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She is survived by daughters, Myra O'Brien (Raymond), Gladys Harker, Janet Landry (Paul), Sally Briand (Paul), Paula Sampson (Leo), all of L'Ardoise; Mary Sudeyko (Sam) Ont.; Edyth MacDonald (Graham), Bedford; Cecille Chapaveau, Sackville; sons, Keith (Simone), Weston (Linda), all of Sackville; Gary (Josie), Halifax; Chester (Shirley), John (Rosie), Glenn (Nadine), all of l'Ardloise; sister, Sadie Sampson (Lorenzo), l'Ardloise; brother, Edward Peters (Fran), Timberlea; 32 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Roy Keith, daughter, Carol; son, Ivan; grandson, Michael; granddaughter, Erin; sister, Marion Jeans. Visitation will be today, June 14, 2-9 p.m., Tuesday June 15, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., both in l'Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday, June 16, at 10 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angel Church, l'Ardloise, with Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Donations may be made to the W.B. Kingston Memorial Clinic, l'Ardloise, l'Ardoise Fire Department, or the charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peters.

Wednesday, June 4, 2003
HANSON, Harold Joseph "Hap" - 81, Halifax and Lower L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, passed away suddenly but peacefully Sunday, June 1, 2003, in Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII. Born in Halifax, September 27, 1921, he was a son of the late William and Bridget (Walsh) Hanson. "Hap", as he was known, was always up for a party and good times. In his younger years, heloved to dance, sing and play the ukulele. A veteran of the Second World War, Hap proudly served his country as a member of the Princess Louise Fusiliers and twice was wounded in action. Following the war, he joined theR.C.M.P. Marine Division, until the call of overseas service beckoned once again. At the outbreak of the Korean Conflict, Hap re-enlisted in the army as a member of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders, 27th Brigade. Eventually, he became a drill sergeant in the Black Watch, training recruits in both Aldershot and Gagetown. After retiring in 1966, he worked at H.M.C.S. Dockyard, Halifax. Hap was a member of the Black Watch (RHR) of Canada Association, the Black Watch Mess and The Chief's and P.O.'S Mess, Windsor Park and Stadacona. After 40 years of membership in the L'Ardoise Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 110, he transferred to the Calais Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 162, Sackville. Surviving are daughters, Juanita (Michael) Healy, Dartmouth; Deborah (Jay) Campbell, Calgary; Robyn (Ron) Peterson, Cambridge; grandchildren, Adriane Healy, Halifax; Evan Peterson, Japan; LylePeterson, Halifax; great-grandson, Cameron Healy-Comeau. Hap is also survived by sisters, Geraldine (Jack) Johnston, Middle Sackville; Joan Holman, Stewiacke; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Evangeline in 1977; daughter, Bridget Rebecca in infancy; brothers, Daniel, William and Arthur; sisters, Florence, Anna-Mae and Marion. No visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Cruikshank's Funeral Home, 2032 Robie St., Halifax. Memorial celebration will take place 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax, Father Michael Walsh officiating. Reception to follow in the Sackville Legion. Burial of ashes will take place in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 8. Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia would be greatly appreciated. On-line condolences may be sent to: cruikshanks@funeralscanada.com

Monday, October 25, 2004
HANSEN, William Ernest "Bill" - 88, Halifax, died Saturday, October 23, 2004, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton and raised in Halifax, Bill was a son of the late John (Johannes) and Annie (Morvan) Hansen of Halifax. While still in his teens, Bill began working as a longshoreman on the Halifax waterfront. During his more than 50 years as a longshoreman, most of them as a foreman, Bill was an active member of the International Longshoremen's Association holding various executive positions. He was a member of a team of Halifax longshoremen who traveled to various Great Lakes ports in the United States in 1959 and 1960, to assist in the development of personnel to service ports of the newly opened St. Lawrence Seaway. Bill held a lifetime membership at Windsor Park Sergeant's Mess, where he competed successfully in many dart tournaments over the years. Bill was also a huge fan of boxing and baseball. He is survived by children, son, Fred (Vonnie); daughter, Chris (Claude Carter), all of Halifax. He is also survived by grandchildren, Sean Hansen, Heather Hansen-Dunbar, Jill Carter and Alex Carter, all of Halifax; sisters, Nora Granter and Marie Hansen; brothers, Edward Hansen and Gerald Hansen, all of Halifax; as well as many nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Lillian "Lil" (Brigley) in 1997; by brothers, Walter in 1988, Raymond and Fred both killed in 1940 in the service of their country; and a brother and sister in infancy. Bill is resting in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, where the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today, and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday in Saint Agnes Roman Catholic Church, 6903 Mumford Rd., Father Lloyd O'Neill officiating. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only. If so desired, a donation in Bill's memory made to QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation (please specify Unit 8.1, the New Halifax Infirmary), 1278 Tower Rd., Halifax NS B3H 2Y9, would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com