Alger Cutcliffe, 85 -- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alger Cutcliffe who went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2026 at the age of 85. Born on the family homestead in Cape Traverse, PEI on January 19, 1941, Alger was one of twelve children born to Harold and Janet (nee Nicholson). Life in a big family taught him early what mattered most: faith, resilience, loyalty and hard work. There was always work to be done, mouths to feed, and laughter to share. Those humble beginnings shaped the steady, dependable man that many would come to know and love.

Alger’s love for his siblings never wavered, and he maintained close-knit relationships with Eleanor (Paul), Gordon (Ruth), Byron (Peg), Beatrice (Doug), Lois (Doug), Wendell, Adele (Max), Gerald, Donna (Nelson), Liz and Lynda (Sheldon) throughout their lives. Over the years, he enjoyed shared laughter and storytelling with his Thomson in-laws: Art (Glen), Lillian (George), Millie (Cecil), Joyce (Walter) Bert (Shirley), Phyllis (Art), Charlie (Louise), Ruthie (Gordie) and Raymond (Elayne). Many nieces and nephews would frequently visit Alger at home or at his treasured cottage and cherish memories of how he would go out of his way to make everyone feel noticed. He always ensured that visitors had their favorite meal or treat.

Alger carried the values of his upbringing into every chapter of his life. As a machinist of 34 years, he only ever missed one day of work. He was known as a very talented and highly competitive hockey player in his youth, and his love of skating kept him active into his final years. While quiet by nature, Alger loved a good practical joke and was known for his characteristic grin. He kept up to date with current events and enjoyed ribbing family members who held opposing views. Never one to value material things, Alger was happiest to give whatever he had to anyone in need.

At his core, Alger was a family man. For 63 devoted years, he shared both good times and bad times with his beloved wife Elizabeth (nee Thomson). Their life together was built on enduring commitment and stood as an example to all who knew them. Alger and Elizabeth were blessed with two daughters; Susan (Fraser) and Nancy (Ernest) whom he loved deeply. The loss of Susan was a sorrow that he carried quietly throughout his remaining years. Without hesitation, Alger and Elizabeth stepped in to help raise and care for Susan’s daughters, Ireland (Divine) and Briar (John), providing stability, love, and guidance when they needed it most.

Perhaps Alger’s favorite title in life was “Grampie”. He adored Ireland, Briar, Greyson and London and showered them with love and attention. Grampie could always be counted on to keep the candy cupboard stocked, make dollar store runs, and to solve all the problems when life threw curveballs.

Funeral service will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Road, Summerside, PEI. There will be no visitation by Alger’s request. We would like to thank the palliative care team and the VON for the compassionate care Alger received in his final days.

Though Alger leaves an irreplaceable void in our lives, his family finds comfort in the promise of eternal life and in the words that he now hears: “Well done, good and faithful servant”- Matthew 25:23.

Edward (Ed) John Manicom, 70, Truro, was welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Saviour on Saturday morning, September 9, 2023 at the Cancer Society Lodge That Gives in Halifax, with his wife of 44 years at his side.

Ed is survived by his wife and best friend, Dallas, Truro; sons Michael and David, Truro, NS; daughter Rachel (Dan) Chisholm, Sarnia, ON; grandchildren Joshua and James Manicom, Vancouver BC; Adele, Eleanor and Audrey Chisholm, Sarnia ON; siblings Christine (Ralph Gamble) Naugle, Larry (Brenda) Manicom, Debbi (Bruce) Purcell, Jo Ann (John) Mumford, Lori (Kerry) Robinson and Alex (Heidi) Manicom as well as nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Keith and Louise (Boudreau) Manicom.

Born September 26, 1952 in Comox, BC and born again and saved by the grace of God on October 21, 1977 in Vancouver BC where he met and married his wife. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, he was somewhat quiet, kept to himself more than he would have chosen had he not been uncomfortable in social settings, but anyone who got to know him knew he had a heart of gold, a dry sense of humour and a passion for the Word of God. An eloquent writer and an amazing visual artist, he leaves many watercolour paintings to be treasured by his family. He was also a musician and lyricist, singing and accompanying himself on guitar at he continued to write songs during his cancer journey.

Ed was delighted to have hit over 800,000 listens to his music on one of his online channels and shortly before his homecall, was trying to write a thank you note to his subscribers to express his gratitude but was unable to do so because of extreme fatigue.

Here's how he described his musical journey in his own words:

"I have been involved with the playing of music since I was 12 when my father gave me an old acoustic guitar with a badly warped neck and a promise that if I learned to play the guitar, he would buy me a better one! That warped neck precluded learning much.

Not being able to use the guitar and sound like the songs I was trying to play, I soon started rudimentary writing of songs to fit the instrument as it was. Later in my teens and 20s, I continued with the music, with better instruments and better results.

When I got saved at age 25, a Les Paul that had been a fixture in my life was sold for the bus ticket that took me to the place where I surrendered to Christ.

For several years after that I shied away from any personal involvement with making music. There were guitars around and I would strum a bit, but I wasn't sure the Lord wanted me to be as devoted a musician as I had been, not until I directly received a song from Him. One day, strumming on an acoustic, a set of chord progressions seemed to just come together, and after playing them a couple of times through, the words were right there . . ."

That song was called "SO AS BY FIRE" and you can listen to it and MANY others by simply doing a Google search for "Ed Manicom".

Since his lymphoma diagnosis 16 months ago, he continued to share the gospel and minister what was impressed upon his heart from the Bible, but as of the middle of June, when he could no longer attend local assembly gatherings, he carried on at home, choosing the books of the Bible that most interested him over the years, writing them out in longhand and doing word studies as he went along -- something he'd always wanted to do from his earliest years as a Christian. Sharing his love, passion and wisdom with any who crossed his path, he made a lasting impact on the lives of his family with his example of faithfulness in desiring to honour his Lord and Saviour.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2 pm at Young Street Gospel Hall, 51 Young Street, Truro, with refreshments following.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed's memory to either the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice are most welcomed.

"We can only imagine the joy in that moment when he saw his Saviour face to face - the One he tried to honour in his walk down here - as much as we wish he was still with us, how could we ever think of taking that away. He often spoke of the joy of being in the Lord's very presence one day -- oh how happy he is at this moment!"

Mary Kathleen Murphy (McCracken; nee Sadlier), Truro, slipped peacefully into the presence of her Saviour, on Friday, June 15, 2018 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.

Born August 8, 1923 in Enagh, County Roscommon, Ireland, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Lyttle) Sadlier. Mary was generous, hard-working, and full of fun. She always had room at her table and welcome in her heart for all who needed care. She will be remembered with joy and love by all who knew her.

She was saved by grace on December 7, 1945, trusting in the Lord Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection on her behalf. Through hard times and good, the scriptures were her strength and comfort. Her favourite verse was Psalm 18:30 "As for God, His way is perfect."

She is survived by her children Bill (Jeanette), Kathleen (Bob), Brian (Arlene), Robert (Ruth), Tom (Deb), Esther (late Ken), and Maureen (David); 22 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband John McCracken; her second husband Matt Murphy; daughters, Eleanor and Lynn (Brad).

Arrangements are under the direction of the Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. A memorial service will take place on Friday, June 22nd at 2 pm in the Young Street Gospel Hall, Truro, with a reception to follow. A family burial will take place at a later date.

Donations in memory may be made to the Gospel Perpetuating Foundation. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Mary’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

Helen Ruby Anne Marney-Veres (nee McLellan) of Bible Hill, age 78, born in Chaleurs, Quebec on January 2, 1940, beloved wife of John Veres went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday March 2nd 2018 at 5:45pm at the Colchester East Hants Health Center. 

She was the eldest child of the late Erwin & Pearl McLellan. Helen lived most of her childhood on the Gaspé coast. She moved with her family to Truro at 15 years of age and there she spent the rest of her formative years and attending the Colchester Academy where she graduated in 1957. Her new home became Truro, Nova Scotia which she enjoyed immensely, but her heart never left the Gaspé.

Helen embarked on her banking career at the Royal Bank in Truro shortly after high school. She married Lyman Marney in 1962 and moved to Prince Edward Island where they lived for 16 years, returning to Truro as a family when Lyman secured a job with the Federal Government of Canada.  

Helen was a very social person and was well known and well loved by those that worked with her at Statistics Canada and by the thousands she served while working at various banks over the years including the Royal Bank in Truro and PEI, The Bank of Commerce in Charlottetown and later at Montreal Trust, which merged with Scotiabank where she finished her career when she retired in 2005. Helen was great with numbers and great with people, which made her a valuable asset to the Bank. It was said that she helped build millions of dollars of wealth for her clients, and as a result contributed disproportionately to the success of her branch and the bottom line of the Bank. She did free tax preparation for friends and family for years after her retirement.

Helen received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Saviour in 1949 as a 9 year old girl. She spent many a year walking with the Lord Jesus as a faithful, loving wife and a remarkable mother and grandmother. She spent many years in fellowship in several local churches with the Lord’s people in Charlottetown, Truro, and in Dartmouth where she made a point of being actively engaged in the fellowship. Helen truly was a virtuous woman as depicted in Proverbs 31 and never has it been more truly said that “Her Children arise up to call her blessed; her husband also, and he praised her.”  

Helen had the opportunity to fall deeply in love twice in her life. After Lyman went to be with the Lord in 2011, Helen moved into Edinburgh Hall at the Parkland Shannex in Truro, where she would eventually meet John Veres and after a romantic courtship they were wed in Edinburgh Hall in January of 2016. Both of them having had lost their spouses after many years of marriage, this new relationship gave each of them a new purpose in life and it was beautiful to see the depth of love they held for one another.  

Helen loved her family, children, grandchildren, friends, neighbours and colleagues and customers. Even in her fading days, she would remember the birthdays of her friends’ children and similar details from many years ago.

Predeceased by her husband, Lyman, of 48 years; she leaves behind; loving husband John Veres; children, Rod, Greg (Suzanne), Geoff (Beth), Denise (Joe); grandchildren, Sarah (Neil), Kerry, Jennifer, Matthew (Michelle), Melissa (Greg), Meggan, Kyra (Biays), Stephanie, Jonah, Svetlana (Spencer), Celeste, Jane, David, Laurel, Sam, Avery, Isaac, Stephanie, Tessa, Mike and Chris; loving sister to Ruth (Merle) Bigney, and David (Mary) McLellan, nieces and nephews and John’s children and their families, John Veres Jr. (Marie), Dianne (Ron) McKeag, Sandra Dyer Veres, Wanda (Aubrey) Watson, Joe Veres (Tamara Fraser) (Son: Nick).  

The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the entire team at Parkland, Shannex in Truro, Valery Kerr and her colleagues and the staff at Earth Angels, who demonstrated a remarkable duty of care and devotion.  

Also a very special thank you to Dr. Rowe in Truro and appreciation to Dr. Boudreau and the staff at the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow as well as to the doctors and care workers at the Colchester East Hants Health Center in Truro for their exemplary care of Helen. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to MSC - Canada, 101 Amber St., Suite 16, Markham, ON, L3R 3B2 or to the Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation, Truro. 

Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 with a celebration of Helen’s life at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro with Pastor Ken Fillmore officiating. Reception will follow the service.

Kenneth Ervin McKeen -- 71, Pugwash and formerly of Truro Heights, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 in the East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash.

Born in Chaswood, he was a son of the late Milton and Edith (Fisher) McKeen.

Ken was a transport driver having driven for various companies. He was a member of the Truro Gospel Hall. He formerly owned and operated a scuba diving shop where he also taught scuba diving. Ken was well-known for his great sense of humour.

He is survived by his wife Esther May (McCracken) McKeen; his children: Paul (Angela), Karen, Scott, Patrick (Jill), Rebekah (Justin), Victoria; several grandchildren; great-granddaughter; brothers, David (Judy), Allan (Cinda); sister Ruth (Late Marvin); several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife Mary Louise Dykeman; second wife Susan MacIntosh.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, from where visitation will be Friday, March 31st from 12 pm until the time of the funeral service at 2 pm.  Burial will take place at a later date.

Donations in memory may be made to the East Cumberland Lodge Recreational Fund or to the Parkinson’s Society. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Ken’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.

Albert Edward Hull – 78, Bible Hill, was welcomed into the presence of his Saviour on Tuesday morning, July 7, 2015, at his home surrounded by his wife of 52 years and children.

Albert is survived by wife, Mae, Bible Hill; children, Ann (John) Prins, Ruth (Ben) Prins, all of Sarnia, Ontario, David (Lori) Hull, Hammonds Plains; Jane (Stephen) Prins, North Carolina; Mary (Jason) McLellan, Melbourne, Ontario; sixteen grandchildren; one great grandson; sisters, Ruth Parkhouse, Evelyn Magill, Eunice Carson (Jim); brother, David Hull (Gladys), all of Northern Ireland. Albert was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Annie (Johnston) Hull; brothers, Johnston and Bruce Hull; grandson, Desmond Prins.

Albert was a faithful evangelist traveling to many places with the Gospel he loved. Since being diagnosed with lymphoma 18 months ago, he continued to share this message by print or personal word. He impacted the lives of his family with his example of faithfulness in witness and prayer. This impact was also felt by many others who were saved and encouraged through his testimony.

Albert’s family will receive friends from 2-5, 7-9 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2015, at Truro Gospel Hall, 51 Young Street, Truro. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Truro Campus, NSCC, Sport & Wellness Centre, 36 Arthur Street, Truro.

Interment in Bible Hill Cemetery, Warren Drive, Bible Hill. Reception will follow at Truro Campus, NSCC, Library. In lieu of flowers, donations in Albert’s memory to Colchester East Hants Health Centre (Foundation or Palliative Care Unit) or a charity of your choice are welcomed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Albert’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

One of Albert + Mae's granddaughters lovingly put together a wonderful video / slideshow with Albert's voice speaking the Gospel message in the background.

Linda Rosalie Hatt, 48, Truro passed away June 4, 2012.

She attended the Young Street Gospel Hall, Truro. Linda took a Child Development Course in her early years and loved children.

Born July 12, 1963 in Truro, she was a daughter of Donald and Hazel (McNutt) Hatt, Truro, who now reside in Bridgewater. Besides her parents, she is survived by step-grandmother, Margaret Hatt, Westbank, B.C.; brother, Larry (Dawn), Onslow Mountain; sister, Eileen (Elvis) Oickle, Bridgewater and nephew Obadiah Oickle, Bridgewater. She was predeceased by her sister, Glenda in 1990.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 7 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm; funeral service on Friday, June 8 at 2:00 pm, all in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro with Evangelists Mr. Albert Hull and Mr. James McClelland officiating.

Interment in Crossroads Cemetery, Valley with Evangelist Mr. John Meekin officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Live web-casting of the service will begin on Friday at 1:58 pm (Atlantic Time) and is available along with on-line condolences and donations at www.colchestercommunity.com

Walter Eugene Pinch, 85, of Shubenacadie passed away peacefully at his home on Crombe Road on Saturday March 17, 2012.  Born April 14, 1926 in Wallbrook, Kings Co. he was the son of the late William and Agnes (Myles) Pinch.

As a very young boy Walter worked in the woods for S.G. Levy and son through out the Valley and later was employed on farms in the Gasperaux Valley. He was employed for 3 years with F. A. Tucker on power lines in the province.

He moved to Shubenacadie in the early '70's and for ten years was employed at the Winston Bokma farm and then sold produce and home baking and continued to " supervise" the farm operation across the road from the comfort of his home.

Walter is survived by his wife Norma (Starratt), sons Eugene and Leslie and a daughter Shirley (Wayne) Duggan, a brother Vernon (Joyce) of Wallbrook; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son Timothy, brothers Basil, Alden and Gordon, sisters Freda, Joan, Ethel and Gertrude.

Visitation and viewing will take place Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Ettinger Funeral Home Shubenacadie. (2812 Hwy # 2). Funeral services will be held 11 am Wednesday March 21st, 2012 in the Ettinger Chapel with Bob Swan and Ross Swan officiating.

A reception will follow at the funeral home. Interment at Gospel Hall Cemetery, Avonport. Donations in Walter's memory may be made to the VON, East Hants Home care, Colchester East Hants Palliative Care, War Amps of N. S. or any Charity.

Lyman Conrad Marney of Bible Hill, age 70, born in Hastings Nova Scotia May 28, 1940, beloved husband of Helen (McLellan) Marney went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 24, 2011 at 9:00am Easter Sunday morning.

He was the eldest son of Jean and the late Everett Marney. Lyman grew up in Truro and graduated from NSAC. He spent 16 years in PEI as a lab technician at Perfection Foods before returning to Truro, N.S. to join the Federal Government of Canada as a dairy and food inspector.

Lyman loved the Lord and spent many a blessed hour reading his Bible and serving as an ambassador for Jesus Christ. His love for food and cooking was enjoyed by many at the little old kitchen table in their home. Lyman was an oatcake connoisseur, rarely eating one, yet baked at times up to 36 dozen oatcakes per week, (with real butter), boxed them up and shared them with friends and family all over the world. He even shipped some to the Canadian troops serving in Iraq during the Gulf War.

Many hours were spent in the fields and by the streams of Nova Scotia picking fiddle heads and wild mushrooms most of which were given to friends, family and neighbours. His love of life was experienced by so many but he specially valued spending time with his family, grandchildren, children, friends of the Church, neighbours and colleagues, always ready to brighten their day with a great story or a funny joke. Well done thou good and faithful servant!

Left to mourn, his wife Helen of 48 years; mother, Jean Marney (94); children, Rod, Greg (Suzanne), Geoff (Beth), Denise (Joe); grandchildren, Sarah, Kerry, Jennifer, Matthew, Melissa, Meggan, Kyra, Stephanie, Jonah, Svetlana, Celest, Jane, David, Laurel, Sam, Avery, Issac, Stephanie, Tessa, Mike and Chris; family, Marion (Gary) Cameron, Barbra (Dave) Bartlett, Brian Marney, Audrey Bolles, Catherine (Paul) Mosher, Claudia (Bob) Burns; mother-in-law, Pearl McLellan (96); in-laws, Ruth (Merle) Bigney, David (Mary) McLellan.

The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Dr. Shivakumar & Paula Sudworth-Adams at the Victoria General in Halifax, with a very special thank you and appreciation to Dr. Don Rowe for his ongoing concern and attention for Lyman and family. Also we wish to thank the staff at the Abbey Lane, Victoria General and Colchester Hospital for their exemplary care with a smile, paying attention to the smallest of details for the comfort of Lyman.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Missionary Service Committee of Canada, 101 Amber St., Unit 16, Markham, ON, L3R 3B2 or to the Colchester Regional Hospital Foundation, Truro. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 26th, 6 – 9 p.m. with the funeral service on Wednesday 27th at 2 p.m., both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro with Mr. Dennis LeBlanc officiating. Reception will follow the service. Interment will be in Bible Hill Cemetery. Live web-casting of the service will begin at 1:58 p.m. (Atlantic Time) and is available along with on-line condolences and donations at: www.colchestercommunity.com