PARKS (Dickson), Jean Anningson - Halifax, passed away December 24, 2007, in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. born February 19, 1915, in Broadlands, Que., she grew up in Tide Head, N.B., a daughter of Lawrence and Annie (Anningson) Dickson.

Jean and her late husband Lance started their married life in Derby, Miramichi, N.B., before moving to Halifax.

She was a member of J. Wesley Smith United Church where she was a member of their U.C.W., and later transferred to United Memorial Church. She was a Past Matron of Amethyst Chapter No. 28, OES, and a Past Grand Representative of Arkansas. She is survived by brother, Gordon Dickson and family, Cobourg, Ont.; sisters-in-law, Ella MacGregor (Donnie) and Clare Dickson, New Brunswick; special nephew, Allen and his wife Shirley, who have been so good to her, and many special nieces, nephews and cousins. Jean will always be remembered as "Mother Parks" by Beulah and Gyde, and "Grammie Parks" by Shawn Lynch and family. She was "Mother Parks" to many others and will be fondly remembered by special friends, Margaret and Ben; special cousins, Kay and David; best neighbours, Bud and Grace MacDonnell and family, who were so good to her; her many friends, and Dr. Robert L. Brown. She was predeceased by her husband, Lance; brothers, Murray, Wallace, Merle, and Robert; sister, Kathleen, who also passed just shortly after Jean on December 24, 2007; nephew, Merle Dickson, and sister-in-law, Marg. Jean's sister Kathleen passed away just shortly after Jean on December 24, 2007. Visitation will be held Friday, December 28, from 7-9 p.m. with Easter Star service at 7 p.m.; funeral will be Saturday, December 29, at 10 a.m. all in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax.

Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in her memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Canada Diabetes Association, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice.

Thanks to the staff on the second floor of Arborstone Enhanced Care and staff of 8.2, Halifax Infirmary, QEII. E-mail condolences: condolences.snow@ns.aliantzinc.ca

COLE, Ann Wilson

Formerly known as Ann McGee of Fredericton. We celebrate her passing to a life everlasting on 30 December 2007 at the DECRH at the age of 75 yrs young.

Born in Campbellton, NB, she is survived by her sister Minerva Black of Burnaby, BC., and her four children; Susan McGee of Calgary, AB., (Victor) Danny McGee of Oromocto, NB., (Karen), Mark McGee of Lincoln, NB., and Karen Coburn of Fredericton, NB., (Stephen), and her five grandchildren; Andrew, Kenda, Ryan, Wade Cole and Chad Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to make a donation in Memory of Ann, the family has suggested that donations can be made to the Neo-Natal Unit at the DECRH.

The memorial service will be held at McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home, 160 York Street Fredericton, (458-9170) on January 02, 2008 at 2:00 PM with The. Ven. John Sharpe officiating. www.mcadamsfh.com.

William Gallant

Passed away at the Campbellton Village Nursing Home on December 24, 2007 at the age of 87, Mr. William Gallant. Born in Atholville on March 5, 1920, he was the son of the late Joseph Gallant and the late Angeline Gallant. He was a pipe fitter by trade. He leaves to mourn his daughters Claudette (Ed) O'Neil of Garson, ON, Louise Gallant of Atholville and Colette (Brent McLauchlan) of Riverview, his son Maurice (Carole) Gallant of Campbellton, his sisters Léona (Lloyd) Cameron of Richmond, BC, Aline (Bill) Jordan of Oshawa, ON and Sister Lorraine Gallant (f.m.a.) Edmundston, sisters-in-law Marie Louise Gallant and Jacqueline (Garfield) Wood, his brothers Jacques "Jim" (Stella) Gallant of Oshawa, ON and Hector (Germaine) Gallant of Grand Falls, his brother-in-law Albert Malo. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, Stephen, Alexandre, Michelle, Christine, Robyn, Christopher and Jamie, 5 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife Rita, his brothers Leonard and Lucien, his sisters Yvonne Duguay and Emma Malo. The funeral mass was held from Our Lady of Lourdes Church Atholville on Thursday December 27th at 4pm. Father Roméo Morrison officiating. Interment at the Parish Cemetery in Tide Head. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.