Born in Yarmouth, N.S., on September 24, 1922, he graduated from Yarmouth County Academy before attending Dalhousie and Mount Allison Universities. While at Mount Allison he began his journalistic career at the Argosy and survived a fire which destroyed his campus residence. He graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in 1945.

Dave continued his journalistic career in Halifax, joining the Canadian Press prior to moving to the Moncton Times-Transcript where he remained for 19 years, serving as reporter and advancing to sports editor then to city editor. In 1965 he left to become editor of the weekly Sackville Tribune-Post, later becoming a co-owner of the highly successful paper. While at the Tribune he penned the popular “Hear & Their” column, collaborated with Wallie Sears in writing “This Is Sackville” and edited a number of other publications.

He earned the respect of his colleagues including such well known journalists as Howie Trainor, Jim Nichol and Ed St. Pierre.

David McKay was predeceased by his parents, Curtis and Lena McKay; two sisters, Mary McKay and Margaret Cann, as well as by his daughter, Linda (Lea) Dixon of Vancouver.

Survivors include his wife Dorothy (Stone) McKay (the OB-BW) of Sackville; two sons- Bruce of Saskatoon and David of Sackville and one daughter Heather McKay Richard of Sackville; one nephew- Andy Cann of Wolfville; six grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.

Arrangements are entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, Sackville, N.B. (364-8188) and at the request of Mr. McKay, there will be no funeral service. Memories will be shared at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

Anyone wishing to make donations in memory of David may do so to the NB Lung Association, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Alzheimer Society or to the charity of one’s choice.

Born on July 25, 1960 in Miramichi, N.B., she was the daughter of Ella (Searle) Macdonald and the late Hazen MacDonald.

Sandra loved her family with all her heart. One of her greatest pleasures was to have friends and family gather to share the outdoors and soak up the sun. She enjoyed baking with her oldest grandchild, Kylie, was very proud of her youngest grandson, Justice, learning to speak english as she couldn’t understand french and loved long conversations with her grandson Joey. She loved her dogs, Shadow and Sage. Sandra was a person who was beautiful inside and out , generous and caring to other people. She was always there for anyone who needed someone to talk to or who needed help in some way. Sandra was a strong woman in every way and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grammy and friend.

Sandra will be sadly missed by her husband, David Brine of Portage, N.B.; two daughters, Christina MacDonald (Joshua St. Peter) of Dieppe, N.B. and Allison Wescott (Mario Boudreau) of Haute Aboujagne, N.B.; her mother, Ella MacDonald of Sackville, N.B.; one sister, Sharon Macdonald (Catherine Keir) of Ottawa, Ontario; two brothers, Kevin MacDonald (Katherine Jorgenson) of Sackville, N.B. and Royce (Kelly) MacDonald of PEI; three grandchildren, Kylie and Joey MacDonald of Dieppe, N.B. and Justice Wescott of Haute Aboujagne, N.B.; one niece, Mallory MacDonald and nephew Matthew MacDonald.

She was predeceased by her father, Hazen MacDonald in 2005 and by her Uncle Robert (Edythe) Dickson.

Arrangements are entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (506) 364-8188. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 2 PM with Rev. Lloyd Bruce officiating. The burial will take place in the Sackville Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Sandra may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or to the charity of ones choice.

She was born April 29, 1919 in Beech Hill, N.B. to Howard Ogden and Vida (Mitton) Ogden.

Upon the death of her husband Maurice in 1965, she continued to operate the family farm with her sons, and retained an active interest in the farm her whole life. She was a long-time member of the Upper and Middle Sackville Women’s Institute and the Middle Sackville Baptist Church as well as a supporter of the local 4-H program.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was pre-deceased by her sisters-in-law, Eleanor, Ruth, Jean and Kathleen Brooks; brothers-in-law, Norman, Ora, Lorne, Fred, Frank and John Brooks, Dudley Steeves and nephew Gregory Steeves.

Eleanor is survived by her sister, Hilda Steeves Fullerton of Riverview, N.B.; daughter, Judith (John) Carlisle; sons, Richard (Shirley Ann), Harold (Sherry), Kevin (Karen) all of Upper Sackville, N.B.; foster son Leslie (Ruth) Kennie of Shepody, N.B.; grandchildren, Clayton (fiancee Shannon), Nadine and Jeffrey Brooks, Alysha and Kerri Sears; sisters-in-law Winifred Brooks and Joyce O’Neill of Sackville, N.B., Hilda Brooks of Springhill, N.S and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (364-8188). The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Monday, July 5, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 2 PM with Rev. Vernon Vickruck officiating. Burial will take place at the Four Corners Burying Ground, Upper Sackville, N.B.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Eleanor may be made to the Middle Sackville Baptist Church Building Fund, Four Corners Burying Ground, Chignecto 4-H Club, Sackville Extramural Nurses or to the charity of ones choice. A heartfelt thank you to all who loved and cared for Eleanor in her years of failing health: health-care workers, care-givers, friends and family.

Born in Midgic, N.B. on August 1, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Alice M. (Estabrooks) and Hersey L Sears.

Shirley will be sadly missed by her two sons, Steven Estabrooks (the late Marilyn Estabrooks) of Hamilton, Ontario and Peter (Brenda) Estabrooks of Lindsay, Ontario; one sister, Marjorie (Mrs. Merton Bice) of Sarnia, Ontario; one brother, Basil Sears of Sackville, N.B.; six grandchildren, Douglas, Kim, Leslie, Rodney, Jimmy and Randy; nine great-grandchildren, Cameron, Madeline, MacKenzie, Bryce, Hailey, Coltin, Kaitlyn, Kyle and Devon and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard; son, Leslie; grandson, Eric; sister, Selma and by her five brothers, Roderick, Curley, Ward, Hudson and Logan.

Arrangements are entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (364-8188). Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, June 24, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and on Friday, June 25, 2010 from 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 2 PM at the Middle Sackville Baptist Church with Rev. Vernon Vickruck officiating. Burial will follow in the Four Corners Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Shirley may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Born on May 10, 1931 in Bathurst, N.B., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Elzear and Rose Delima (Corriveault) Poirier.

Therese had a long struggle with cancer for over 30 years, showing strength and determination throughout that time. She loved being in her garden, going shopping and finding a good bargain whenever she could. Many who knew her would refer to her as the “Sweet Old Lady”. Therese was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Therese will be remembered by her children, Cynthia (Scott) Johnson of Point de Bute, N.B., Kim Moore of Sackville, N.B., Mark (Denise) Moore of Nfld and Monique Moore of Sackville, N.B. and by her grandson, Nathan Moore of Cold Lake, Alberta. She was one of 10 children and leaves behind many brothers and sisters.

Besides her parents, Therese was predeceased by her husband Bruce Moore in 2005.

Arrangements are entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (506) 364-8188. In keeping with Therese’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. A grave-side service will take place at the Westcock Cemetery, Westcock, N.B. on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 1 PM with Father Kevin Stockall officiating. The family would like to extend a huge thank you to the nurses in the ICU and Palliative Care Unit at the Moncton Hospital.

Donations in memory of Therese may be made to the Westcock Cemetery, Canadian Cancer Society Research Fund , Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of ones choice.

Born on July 9, 1946 in Middle Sackville, N.B., he was the son of the late Gaius and Rena (Hicks) Hicks.

Alex was employed with Moloney Electric until retirement and prior to that drove the oil truck with Irving. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, tinkering with old cars and lawnmowers. Alex loved being Santa for all of the family children, telling stories and making everyone laugh. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

Alex will be sadly missed by his wife Geraldine (Estabrooks) Hicks; two daughters, Lisa Green (Jean Green)of Scoudouc, NB and Jacklyn Hicks of Midgic, N.B.; three sisters, Lorena Lewis, Dora Snowdon and Flora (Elmer) Mitton; one brother, Donald (Lorraine) Hicks; step-grandson, Jesse LeBlanc, of Cap-Pele, NB and many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three sisters, Olive Patterson, Jean Stone (Oshawa, ON), Connie (infancy) and three brothers, Denver Hicks (Oshawa, ON), Thorald Hicks & Robert (infancy).

Arrangements are entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (364-8188). Cremation has taken place and the family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday, June 4, 2010 from 6-8 PM. A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 11 AM with Father Allison Carroll officiating. Burial will take place in the Midgic Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Alex may be made to the Canadian Diabetic Association, Lung Association, Kidney Foundation or to the charity of ones choice.