Obituaries

Brenda Dianne (Hendsbee) Richard

RICHARD, Brenda Dianne (Hendsbee) - Born April 23, 1953, passed September 23, 2026. Brenda passed away peacefully at the Canso Seaside Manor. Daughter of George Hendsbee and Marguerite Hendsbee. Wife of William Richard. Born in Canso. She worked as a long-term care provider at the Canso Seaside Manor until her retirement.

Survived by her husband, William Richard; son, Robert Richard; grandchildren, Izziah Richard, Autumn Richard, Declan Richard, Emerick Richard, Lydia Richard; siblings, Michael Hendsbee, John Hendsbees, Havelock Hendsbee, Wallace Hendsbee, Seward Hendsbee, Donna Casey (Hendsbee), Dorris Creamer (Hendsbee), and Jeanette MacDonald; plus many nieces, nephews, cousins and many others. She was predeceased by her father, George Hendsbee; mother, Marguerite Hendsbee; sister, Marion Hendsbee; brother, Howard Hendsbee; half-sister, Paulette Andrews; and half-sister, Lucinda Griffiths.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held October 1 in Half Island Baptist Church. A graveside service followed in Bayview Cemetery, Half Island Cove, with Rev. David Wheeler officiating. Any donations may be made to the United Baptist Church in Half Island Cove, the Canso Seaside Manor or to the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home in Canso. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com

Elsie Adeline Sangster

SANGSTER, Elsie Adeline of New Harbour, Guysborough County, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at home in New Harbour. She was a daughter of the late Angus and Margaret (Peart) (Webber) Gammon. Elsie was mother to nine children. She worked at the fish plant in Canso after her children were grown. Elsie was a very good cook. She made beautiful quilts and crocheted Afghans for her family. She is survived by her sons, Eugene Sangster (Yvonne), Craig (Angela) Sangster; daughters, Debbie (Carroll) Pettipas, Helena (Micheal) Luddington, Peggy Dahlgren, Holly (Kenny) Nickerson, Nicole Sangster (Frank); grandchildren, Krista Luddington (Ron), Sheldon (Jacqueline) Luddington, Charles (Nicole) Ashley, Fonda Pettipas, Daniel Walsh, Summer Sangster (Nick), Karla Nickerson, Jordan Nickerson; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Bianca, Casey, Dylan, Spencer, Lauren, Malakai, Jasper; son-in-law, Steven Pinkham (Hazel); many nieces, nephews and their families. Elsie was predeceased by her husband, Charles Sangster; son, Gary Sangster; daughter, Marilyn Pinkham; grandson, Jason Pinkham; son-in-law, Charles Dahlgren; brother, Lindsay Webber; sisters, Genesta Atkins, Shirley Luddington, Evelyn Munroe, Laura Malone. Visitation was held October 1, in Harbourview Community Centre, New Harbour, from where funeral service was held October 2, with Lewis MacIntosh officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Riverside Cemetery at Cemetery Improvement Association of New Harbour, 9130 Hwy 316, Larry’s River, NS, B0H 1T0. Online condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com.