Atlantic Deaf News

Atlantic Deaf News
Eastern Canada Association of the Deaf
Volume 2, Issue 1- April 2013
Table of Contents
Editorial by Kathern Lawrence
--------------------------------------------------------National Disability Award Winner – Leanne Gallant
-----------------------------Possibly First Deaf Inductee in Bridgetown – Heather Kaulbach --------------------Atlantic Deaf Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Award Recipients --------------------CCSD Defty Award Recipient – Patti Hall -----------------------------------------------Moncton Association of the Deaf by Kathern Lawrence
-----------------------------History of Atlantic Silent News
--------------------------------------------------------Website of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Association of Nova Scotia ----------------------EBAD Tournament 2013
-----------------------------------------------------------------ECAD Convention 2013 Registration
-----------------------------------------------In Celebration of Deaf People’s Lives –
Remember those who passed away in 2011-2013
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Editorial by Kathern G. Lawrence
Now this is the 2nd year of ECAD News being published to share
stories about the lives of Deaf people and Deaf community. I have
been receiving stories from volunteers, and I wish to thank them
for their written contribution or articles.
After having read a few newsletters of Atlantic Silent News, I
thought the publication was much remarkable and worth
subscribing. It featured everything just like a city newspaper. In my
opinion, it was definitely the best publication for the Deaf I ever
read. I just wished that it did not discontinue a few years ago, and
of course, it would require a team work of people involved to make
it happen. See the brief history in this issue on page 9. The more publications, the better we
would share the news about Deaf people and Deaf organizations, and they would be written
down into history.
The year of 2012 apparently brought recognition to Deaf individuals. This issue appears to focus
a great deal on the achievements of Deaf persons in the Atlantic Provinces that I wish to
congratulate every recipient for their dedication to the Deaf Community in their special ways.
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Moreover, even more importantly, I want to mention we have a good number of Deaf unsung
heroes, in the Atlantic Provinces, who are committed voluntarily or work-related to different
organizations such as local Deaf associations, Deaf agencies or services, Nova Scotia
Community College. I do have great respect and pride for those people for their loyalty and love
for the Deaf Community through their remarkable actions.
The lack of those people’s (both unsung heroes and recipients) contributions would pose
mediocre quality of life in the Deaf Community. Thanks to the wonderful blessings we have
today. Come and reflect on our lives. What would our life be like if the Deaf Community did not
exist?! No Deaf clubs, no Deaf sports, no Deaf culture, and no Deaf leaders taking valuable lead
in helping others with cultural and communicative needs. We would all be socially isolated from
another one. Would you like that? Of course, not! We do still embrace the people with expertise
and commitments serving others in the community. Let’s hand applaud them!
Achievements – Deaf People
National Disability Award Winner
Below is a write up from Doug Momotiuk, President of Canadian
Association of the Deaf (CAD), regarding the award Leanne
Gallant received through CAD, “National Award 2012 - In
Recognition of Your Valued Contribution to the Disability Rights
Movement in Canada" from Council of Canadians with
Disabilities.
"We, Canadian Association, recognized Leanne Gallant's name as
she has participated in Deaf women's projects across Canada for
several years and she has developed and coordinated the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing Youth Association in Nova Scotia. Leanne was a
wonderful leader as she coordinated the Deaf Women's projects
and she planned and took the successful conferences and
workshops for Deaf women including mentors and participants.
Leanne made the valuable programs and activities for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth who can
learn on the leadership issues and understanding of Deaf and Hard of Hearing issues. They can
gain their self-esteem and motivation. They can get ready for community life in future."
Congratulations Leanne!
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Possibly First Deaf Inductee in Bridgetown
Heather Kaulbach was possibly the first Deaf person being inducted to the Bridgetown Area
Sports Hall of Fame. The community celebrated her induction beside 9 other well-deserving
persons and two sport teams at the Bridgetown Legion on Saturday, November 17, 2012. The
narration from the program of Bridgetown Area Sports Hall of Fame (Read below) featured
Heather’s bowling challenges. The article “2012 Bridgetown Area Sports Hall of Fame members
inducted” was also published in the Annapolis County Spectator, November 29, 2012.
2012 Inductee –Athlete: Heather Kaulbach
At some point in life most people will face some form of adversity
and summon what is needed to meet the challenge. Rarer is the
person who faces that adversity with a positive determination and
succeeds despite it.
Heather Kaulbach is just such a person. Born in 1953, Heather was
totally hearing impaired from birth and though always a part of
Bridgetown she spent her school terms at the Amherst School for
the Deaf.
Very early in life, Heather demonstrated a competitive nature and an
attitude of perseverance. As her brother, Kevin relates one particular story, early on a September
morning in the 1960’s, despite being an Amherst student, Heather walked over to the elementary
school and presented herself for class. She remained a student as B.R.E.S. for the entire school
year at a time when the word “inclusion” was not yet widely used in the educational system.
Coupled with an incredibly positive attitude expressed by her constant smile and a devilish glint
in her eye, that level of focus and determination would serve her well in the years that she played
volleyball for her Amherst school and in her years as a competitive bowler.
After competing High School, Heather moved back to work in Bridgetown and began to bowl.
Her first trophy dates back to 1978, and she has amassed an incredible record of
accomplishments in the subsequent thirty-four years.
In League play, she has won numerous awards and achieved many milestones for high scores in
a single game, highest averages, and highest triples.
At the Provincial Level, Heather was crowned the Nova Scotia 5-pin Association Singles
Championship three times; in 1989, 1991, and again in 1998. Her doubles team also won the
Provincial High-Low Doubles Championship in 1998. At the Atlantic Championships in 1996,
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Heather won the Ladies High Triple and the Ladies High Average Awards. In 2005 she was
awarded the Most Sportsmanlike Award.
At the Canadian National 5-pin Championships, Heather has twice been a Medalist. In 1987, as a
member of the N.S. Mixed team she and her teammates won Bronze and in 1993 she again won
Bronze, this time as a part of the N.S. Ladies Team. It was the first time that a N.S. Ladies Team
had captured a medal at Nationals.
At most of these championships, if not all of them, Heather was the only Hearing Impaired
Athlete participating.
Throughout all of those years Heather has also continued to be an active and supportive member
of the Nova Scotia Deaf Association and of the Eastern Bowling Association of the Deaf.
Heather continues to bowl to this day and is currently a member of 2012 New Brunswick
Provincial Team which will compete in the next Atlantic Bowls.
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Atlantic Deaf Recipients of Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals
30 Deaf Canadians were selected to receive Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals in
December 2012. 7 persons from the Atlantic Provinces were recognized for their contributions to
the Deaf community. For further information, check up the website of Canadian Association of
the Deaf.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Myles Murphy, Newfoundland, has devoted countless hours advocating for the Deaf
community. In 2007, he wrote a proposal to the Dept. of Human Resources, Labour and
Employment (HRLE) requesting funds to set up NL Association of the Deaf (NLAD)
Employment Services. In 2008, he successfully acquired funds to set up an office and hire parttime administrative support. NLAD Employment Services is now in its 4th year of operation and
has assisted numerous clients in obtaining successful employment.
Myles met with various non-profit organizations to gain insight into
the barriers they face and how to access available grants through
specific channels. Through this process he applied for funding
through the Grass Roots Grant Initiative where he secured funds
through the E-Mental Health Awareness Program. The goals of the
grass roots grant initiative is to support individuals and groups at
the community level who through their efforts are creating
opportunities to improve the mental health and well-being of others
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and decrease stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and/or addiction. We have
an upcoming Mental Health Workshop on November 17th to address some mental health and
addiction issues in the Deaf community.
Myles applied for funding through the Healthy Aging Seniors Grant and secured funds to
enhance information for senior citizens who are Deaf by providing information in American Sign
Language on DVD and via YouTube on the internet. This program will identify key printed
resource material for seniors and translate this into American Sign Language and video record
this information on DVD and upload the videos to YouTube. Key resource information will
include information on how to access pension benefits, long term disability benefits, employment
benefits, basic banking services, how to access health care services, home care services,
addictions counseling, mental health services, and seniors housing assistance to name a few.
Hopefully, we will see this initiative reach a national level for all Deaf Canadians.
Myles has served in many capacities with Provincial and National Boards representing NLAD
and the Canadian Association of the Deaf (CAD) for many years. Myles founded the
Newfoundland Deaf Sports Association in 1986 and served as President for 2 years. He was
successful in obtaining funding for athletes of the Canadian Deaf Curling Championships and the
Canadian Deaf Slo-Pitch Championships over a period of ten years.
In 2002, Myles was awarded the 50th Golden Queens Jubilee medal in recognition of his
commitment to the Deaf community. He consistently demonstrates ingenuity by always thinking
of new ways to get the Deaf community involved in various activities. He initiated a monthly
ASL movie social to encourage both young and old members to attend. NLAD received positive
feedback with this new initiative. He also started an annual Corn Boil event which both young
and old enjoy immensely.
He was President of ECAD (Eastern Canadian Association of the Deaf) for 6 years. He still
continues to advocate for ECAD when requested and is currently assisting with the 2013 ECAD
conference.
He represents NLAD at CAD’s AGM as well as Coalition of Persons with Disabilities (CODNL) where he effectively speaks out on behalf of the Deaf community by providing feedback on
the many barriers and issues they face. He also receives beneficial information from other
organizations on how they deal with challenges they face.
Myles is always thinking of ways to improve the quality of life for all members of the Deaf
community. He constantly demonstrates his willingness to help anyone who seeks his assistance
or guidance. He welcomes fresh ideas and participation from anyone on any level. His dedication
to the Deaf community shows in all of his actions, past and present. He also brings with him
years of knowledge and wisdom to share with anyone who seeks it. He is an inspiration to all.
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Doug Momotiuk, President of Canadian Association of the Deaf (CAD), sent brief bios of the
other recipients.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Bryan Johnson has been a long-time
activist in Newfoundland and is especially
concerned with Deaf education in that
province. He is Chair of the Committee for
Deaf Education (NL) and led the fight
against the closing of the Newfoundland
School for the Deaf, as well as the fight to
get a public inquiry into why it was closed
in the first place. He was on the Board of
Canadian Association of the Deaf for several
years. He has participated in the
Newfoundland and Labrador Association of
the Deaf.
Nova Scotia
Brian Foran was on Board of Canadian
Association of the Deaf (CAD) for several
years. He started as CAD’s Youth Director
and also CAD Treasurer. He has participated
in Halifax Association of the Deaf such as
member and Board. He has been a leader in
the Nova Scotia Deaf Community for over
20 years and has been a strong supporter of
Deaf youths’ participation.
Leanne Gallant set up
and runs a non-profit
organization entitled the
Deaf Youth Association
of Nova Scotia to have
more Deaf leaders who
will empower Deaf young
people to make informed
decisions about their
future and become valued members of their
communities. She has been active with
Canadian Association of the Deaf since
2005 as she has involved in Canadian Deaf
Youth Leadership Camp, Registered
Education Saving Planning Advisor, and
Project Coordinator with Deaf Women
Leadership Training and presently on CAD
Board as Member at Large.
Betty
MacDonald
works at SDHHNS for
10 years as Community
Coordinator. She is also
coordinator for Catholic
Deaf Church. She has
been supporting Deaf
Youth and involved with Deaf Literacy
Nova Scotia. She was the VRS Awareness
Day Chairperson for the Nova Scotia in
September 2012.
New Brunswick
Chrissy Montgomery
was on Board of
Canadian Association of
the Deaf (CAD) for
three years. She was on
CAD’s
Community
Action Committee for
the activities of Deaf Awareness Week and
Deaf education. She also has included in the
Deaf Women Leadership activities across
Canada and has participated in Association
Visual Language in Canada for her expertise
on interpreters and their trainings.
Kathern Lawrence was involved in Deaf
clubs as an officer such as president and
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secretary in the west for some years during
Deaf rights by participating in political
1970s - 1990s. Involved with Moncton
activities and disability seminars. She is also
Association of the Deaf (MAD), she runs
active member of Canadian Cultural Society
activities for the MAD for more than 10
of the Deaf. She is also an editor of ECAD
years. She and the Deaf seniors’ committee
News (newsletter for Deaf people in Atlantic
meet with Southeast Deaf and Hard of
Provinces).
Hearing Society in support of possible future
plans for the seniors housing and home care.
She has demonstrated strong beliefs in the
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CCSD Defty Award Winner from Nova Scotia
Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf unfolded the first juried Canadian Deaf Arts Exhibit
and for the Defty Awards of Excellence in the Arts in February, 2013. The jury for the exhibit
was a group of Deaf, hearing visual artists and gallery directors. 99 art works from across
Canada were submitted to the Deaf Culture Centre. Amazing competition! The works blindly
judged means that the judges did not know who did the works when they juried them. 27 pieces
of art done by 11 artists were selected for the Canadian Deaf Artist Exhibit. The artists are from
British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia. 5 artists will receive Defty
Awards of Excellence in the Arts for their pieces of art, each in a different category: crafts,
photography, sculpture, and painting. 4 artists will receive honorable mentions (recognition
certificates).
Patti Hall of River Hebert, Nova
Scotia, one of 5 artists, was
selected to receive the Defty
Award of Excellence in the Arts
for the craft – doll making. The
Deaf Culture Centre in Toronto
will hold an awards ceremony to honor the winners and honorable mention recipients on May
10th, 2013. Patti, a talented craftsperson, is known to make different crafts such as hooked rugs,
Christmas ornaments, doll-making, painting. The creative works are always admirable.
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Congratulations to Patti! You can check up for further information on the award recipient list
from the website of Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Moncton Association of the Deaf
By Kathern Lawrence
In the winter season, the members continued gathering as weather was pleasant enough for our
monthly social time. In January, President Joe Babineau ran a meeting, and we played SkipBo.
Even more, the members, especially, the seniors, enjoyed our times at Valentines’ Day and St.
Patrick’s Parties. At the Valentine time, couples played a question game, answering to questions
such as 1. Who does cook meals mostly?
2. Who washes dishes mostly?
3. Who spends more time on computer?
The couples answered the questions as honestly as possible. They sat facing the opposite sides to
answer the questions. They were not supposed to look at their other side’s answers as they
should know who did such things. They were made to be more aware of each other’s habits, and
show appreciation to each other. It was fun to look at the couples’ facial expressions and
answers. The couple winners, Bill Shea and Susan Lamoureux, made most right answers about
each other’s home duties or habits. Afterwards, the men played musical chairs against the
women, and Lynn Austin won the last chair. Afterwards, we played Skip Bo cards.
Photos: 1st – Anne Mac Donald; 2nd – Paul Cormier, Irv Mac Donald, Nancy Graham;
3rd – Armand & Eileen Babineau
--------------------------------------------------------------------As usual, the members kept up with the tradition, dressing up in St. Patrick’s costumes. Nancy
Graham was selected to be the best dresser as she wore almost everything green. Then they were
given trivia questions about St. Patrick’s history and annual customs; that was a great
educational review.
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Because it is the time of curling season, we usually watch national men and women curling on
TV. A cool game was invented, and the members played mocking curling. The curling house
was produced with a masking tape (see the lines and X in the middle photo) sticking onto the
floor and wicker baskets were pretending rocks. First, they tried paper plates, but they would not
fly as far as they should do. They figured out the other substitutes so they tried the wicker
baskets that worked well! They appeared to have fun throwing the wicker baskets across the
floor to land in the house. The men won the game as they made higher points than the women. It
was a wonderful physical activity for them all. The men were sport-minded as ever.
Photos: 4th – Kathern Lawrence & Irv Mac Donald; 5th – Mocking Curling House;
6th – Anne Mac Donald threw the basket while others (Roland Legge, Eileen Babineau, Doreen Mott)
were watching.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------History of Atlantic Silent News
Ecumenical Ministry of the Deaf (EMD), Deaf Advocacy Association in Nova Scotia
(DAANS), and Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Nova Scotia (SDHHNS) started their
newsletters in the 1970’s, and later on decided to combine theirs into one big newsletter
"Atlantic Silent News" to save cost, energy, and time. SDHHNS ended up doing a lot of work
like doing articles, write ups, editing, lay out, and distribution. The newsletter focused on general
news, events, obituaries, milestones, announcements and advertisements in the Deaf community.
The newsletter discontinued a few years ago.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Website of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth Association of Nova Scotia
The committee of DYANS set up its own website last winter. For
further reading, you may click “DYANS” in the Goggle from time
to time. They insert announcements of social events, journals, and
photos at different times.
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Eastern Bowling Association of the Deaf
Fairlanes Bowling Centre, 963 Mountain Rd., Moncton, N.B.
Attention: When you call the hotel
receptionist, tell them you are staying for the
weekend for the EBAD tournament.
Accommodations
At Future Inn
Exit 454 into Mapleton Rd.
From Hwy 2
Schedule
Telephone: 506-852-9600
Fax: 506-852-9692
Toll Free: 1-800-565-0700
Friday, May 17, 2013
Annual General Meeting
Captains only
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Motel 6
Exit 454 into Magnetic Hill
From Hwy 2
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Warm up to bowl at 8:30 AM
Games start at 9 AM
Telephone: 506-386-6749
Fax: 506-386-4666
Toll Free: 1-877-360-6749
Email address: [email protected]
Banquet and Dance
Future Inn
Cocktails at 5:30 PM
Dinner at 6:30 PM
Dance at 9:00 PM
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Ticket Information
For bowlers:
Bowling, Banquet, Dance
Deaf / Blind
$80.00
$70.00
Seniors:
Bowling, Banquet, Dance
Buffet & Dance
$75.00
$55.00
Non-Bowlers:
Buffet, Dance
$60.00
Wheelchair
$50.00
Deaf / Blind
$40.00
Dance only
$20.00
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Payment
Skype: paulajenkins20
Email: [email protected]
Please send a certified cheque or money
order to EBAD Tourney ’13 and send it with
this form to:
For more information:
Please contact
Andrew Brown, Chairperson
Email: [email protected]
Phone / VP 506-388-5633
IP # 173.37.38.218
Paula Jenkins
76 Inglewood Dr.
Grand Bay – Westfield, N.B.
E5K 2E2
See the website and download / print out flyer for registration and banquet tickets at
http://deafatlantic.x10host.com/EBAD/
Deadline: April 30, 2013
ECAD 2013 Event
ECAD Officers
Eastern Canadian Association
Of the Deaf 46th Convention St. John’s,
NL
July 25th -27th, 2013
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
115 Cavendish Square
St. John’s, NL A1C 3K2
709-726-4980
General Information
ECAD Contact:
Vice-President / Host Chair
Arthur Butt
Email: [email protected]
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Accommodation Information
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
Room Rate: Traditional Room - $199. 00
Guestroom rate per room, per night, noncommissionable is based on single/double
occupancy plus applicable taxes.
Reservation Cut Off
All rooms must be booked by the end of the
business day on June 25th, 2013, NFLD time
after which all rooms will be released back
to general re-sale.
If you would like more information
regarding the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
and the City of St. John’s, we invite you to
visit our website.
www.sheraton.com/newfoundland
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9 AM – 12 PM
General Meeting
1 PM – 5 PM
Free Time
5 PM – 6 PM
Cocktail Time
6 PM – 7 PM
Banquet
7 PM – 8 PM
Award Ceremony
8 PM – 9 PM
Photos
9 PM – 10 PM
Dance Only Registration
9 PM – 1 AM
Dance / Cash Bar
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Registration Information
Full Package Includes: Program Book,
Membership, three-day events
Early Bird Combo: Save 20%
Before April 15, 2013 (changed from March
31st, 2013) - ___ X $170. (___)
2nd Bird Combo: Save 10%
Before May 31st, 2013 - ___ X $189.( __ )
Program Summary
Full Package
After June 1st, 2013 - ___ X $210. ( __ )
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Total Cost: _______
8 AM – 9:30 AM
9:30 AM – 12 PM
12 PM – 1 PM
1 PM – 2 PM
2 PM – 5 PM
6 PM – 7 PM
7 PM – 11 PM
Individual Costs:
Registration
Ex. Board Meeting
Lunch (on own)
Opening Ceremony
Forum
Registration
Welcome Reception
Friday, July 26th, 2013
8 AM – 9 AM
9 AM – 12 PM
12 PM – 1 PM
1 PM – 5 PM
7 PM – 9 PM
8 PM – 12 AM
Registration
Workshop
Lunch (on own)
Tour (Geo Centre)
Registration
Dingo / Entertainment
Saturday, July 27th, 2013
8 AM – 9 AM
Please check the events you want to attend.
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Membership*(2013-15)
___
Program Book
___
Welcome Reception
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Workshop
___
Tour
___
Dingo / Entertainment
______ Banquet & Dance
______Dance Only
Total Cost:
$10.00
$10.00
$30.00
$20.00
$20.00
$40.00
$80.00
$25.00
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*Membership required
Allergies: _______________
Registration
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ECAD will not be held responsible for any
problems that may occur in individuals if we
have not been notified previously.
Payment Information
Registration Form
Name (s) _______________________
Method of payment:
( ___ ) Certified cheque * or (___) Money
Order
Please send a certified cheque (*no personal
cheque) or money order payable to:
ECAD 46TH Convention
Address: _______________________
Along with your registration form to:
_________________________
E-mail: _________________________
c/o Richard Keating (ECAD Treasurer)
8 Dalkeith Crescent
Cole Harbour, N.S. B2W 4E8
Telephone: ______________________
E-mail : [email protected]
--------------------------------------Note: Print out the registration flyer from
the website of ECAD Convention 2013
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ATTENTION: ECAD Convention 2013 Extended Deadline
To let you all members know that we extend (move to) deadline from March 31 to April 15
which save 20% for $170.00 till April 15th deadline (save $80.00 per couple) or (save $40.00 per
person) get your ticket now :-)
2nd Early Bird: $189.00 per person, save 10% before May 31st, 2013
Full Package $210.00 after June 1st, 2013
Full Package includes: Opening Ceremony, Program Book, Membership, Welcome Reception,
Tour & Forum, Workshop, Dingo/Entertainment, ECAD Biennial General Meeting,
Banquet/Dance.
You can look up more information in Brenda Mulley-Rose’s ECAD brochure and click her
convention brochure.pdf in ECAD group.
Thank you very much … Gilbert Blunden
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In Celebration of Deaf People’s Lives –
Remember those who passed away in 2012-13
Editor’s Note – I don’t think I have all the obituaries of Deaf persons who passed away since the
year of 2012. I need them to post in the ECAD News and also for ECAD Program book. Kindly
send me any obituary of Deaf persons in the near future to at my email address:
[email protected]. Also, I would appreciate a bit of story about each person you know well
when sending me the obituary. The obituary doesn’t always cover everything. Thank you!
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1959-2012
Gordon Ajustus Melvin - It is with great sadness and sorrow that the
family of Gordon Ajustus Melvin, 53, of Canning, Kings County
announces his sudden passing on Saturday, December 1, 2012. Born
in Kentville, he was a son of Blake Melvin (companion, Dianne
Benjamin), Medford and Jessie "Myrna" Melvin (Wood)
(companion, Owen Schofield), Kentville. Gordie loved life and lived
it to the fullest. The most important things to him were his family,
all of his friends and his love for animals. He enjoyed working at
Value Foods in Canning, where he was usually seen standing up
front with a big smile on his face. He was a member of the Royal
Canadian Legion, Habitant Branch No. 73, Canning, enjoyed going
to dances and was an avid dart player. He was also a big fan of the Boston Bruins. He is survived
by brothers, George (Cheryl), Pereaux; Wayne, Kentville; Dale (Barb), Sheffield Mills; sisters,
Patricia "Theresa" (Eric) Woolaver, Slave Lake, Alberta; June (Gerald Porter), Oxford; Ann
Marie, Medford; 18 nephews and nieces and 12 great nephews and nieces, who he loved so
much; special uncle, Ralph Melvin, Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville; sister-in-law,
Joanne Gillis, New Minas; brothers-in-law, Robin O’Brien, Kentville and Mark Graves,
Canning. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in the White Family
Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday,
December 5, 2012, Reverend Gary Manthorne officiating. Burial will take place in the Hillaton
Cemetery, Kings County. A reception will follow in the Royal Canadian Legion, Canning.
Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the
charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral
Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
Note: Gordon Melvin attended Interprovincial School for the Deaf in Amherst, Nova Scotia. The
people in the Canning Community and its surroundings felt losing the angel, Gordon. They
enjoyed his laughter, jokes, and hugs. He was recognized to be a true gentleman as he opened the
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store door and brought groceries for some people in need. He got a royal mention from someone
who remembered him: honesty, loyalty, integrity, and compassion were his greatest assets.
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William "Billy" Lester Burns — 50, of Halifax, suddenly passed away Saturday, January 19,
2013, in Melville Lodge Nursing Home in Halifax. He was born in Halifax to Peggy Burns and
the late George Burns Sr.
Billy did jobs as a janitor, cleaner and dish washer over the
years. He had a great passion for wrestling, kick boxing and
hockey.
He received his education in the Interprovincial School for the
Deaf in Amherst.
He came from a large family and was survived by sisters,
Delrosa, Teena, Margurite, Sharon, Janice, Kim, Elizabeth,
Rosemary, Rose, Rose Marie, Jeanine, Day Day Brown; sistersin-law, Kelley, Lucy and Paulette; brothers, Howard, Bobby,
Gordie, Tyson, George Sr., George Jr.; brothers- in-law, Mark
and Michael; many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service took place at the T.K. Barnard Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 23,
2013. The interment will be at a later date.
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Eugene Charles Harnish
1939-2013
Eugene Charles Harnish - 74, of Dykeland Lodge, Windsor,
formerly of Wolfville, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013
in the Lodge. Born in Canning, Kings County, he was a son of
the late Charles and Bessie (MacCumber) Harnish. He was
employed as a seasonal worker for the Town of Wolfville for
25 years. Eugene was well-known throughout the Valley. He
is survived by a daughter, Annette (Rob) Lewis, Hantsport; a
son, Jody (Deanna McCarthy) Harnish, Windsor; three sisters,
June Pettipas, Dartmouth; Ruth Melanson, Dartmouth; Norma
Casey, Canso; a brother, Charles Harnish, Ontario;
grandchildren and a great grandson; nieces and nephews. He
was predeceased by two brothers, Eric and Bernard.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation
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Services, Kentville, Nova Scotia. There will be no visitation, by request. A graveside service will
take place at 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2013 in the Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville, Kings
County, Reverend Murray Shaw officiating. Donations in memory may be made to the Society
of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the
White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
Note: Eugene Harnish attended Halifax School for the Deaf. He was remembered to be friendly
and enjoy teasing.
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