Vera Frances HARNISH

MacDONALD, Vera Frances 87, Halifax and Antigonish passed away August 10, 2004, at home in Antigonish. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Minnie (Fleet) Harnish. Vera and her husband Matt lived and raised their family in Halifax. They moved to Antigonish in 2003 where she resided for a short period. Vera worked part time at Sears in Halifax for many years. She belonged to a bowling league, enjoyed playing cards and darts and loved to travel. She was a member of St. John's Anglican Church Guild, Fairview. She was survived by her husband, Melvin Edgar "Matt"; son, Melvin (Sherrill), Port Credit, Ont.; daughters, Leonore "Lee" (Wayne), Barr Settlement; Heather, Antigonish; grandchildren, Kevin MacDonald, Ashlea Richard, and Adam Richard; great-grandchildren, Brock and Alishia MacDonald. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by sisters, Olive, Themla and Kate; grandsons, Shane and Russell. Cremation has taken place. A private will take place at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or Antigonish SPCA. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com MacDONALD, Melvin Edgar "Matt" - 95, Halifax and Antigonish, passed away on February 20, 2008, in Colchester Community Hospital, Truro. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late George and Frances (Boston) MacDonald. Matt and his beloved wife of 69 years, Vera, lived and raised their family in Halifax. They moved to Antigonish in 2003 where he resided for a number of years. Matt was a veteran of the Second World War. He worked as a brake man with CNR for 31 years, retiring in 1976. He was a member of the Fairview Legion for 52 years. He loved the outdoors, working in his garden and feeding and watching the birds. He was proud to shoot his last deer at the age of 85. As a young man, he played baseball and was a participant in the 10 mile road races of the 1930's. Matt was a perfectionist in everything he did. Surviving are his son, Melvin (Sherrill), Port Credit, Ont.; daughters, Leonore "Lee" (Wayne), Barr Settlement; Heather, Antigonish; grandchildren, Kevin MacDonald, Ashlea Richard, and Adam Richard; great-grandchildren, Brock and Alishia MacDonald; sister, Phyllis Williamson, Halifax. He will also be sadly missed by Rover, Kelly, Morgan, Summer, and especially Sailor. He was predeceased by his wife, Vera; brothers, Bill "Woody"; Allan; sister, Glady; grandsons, Shane and Russell. Cremation has taken place. A private burial will take place at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Antigonish SPCA. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com