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ACKER, Russell David "Russ" - 70, Middleton. Our loving devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away in the arms of his loving wife on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton, after being diagnosed with cancer.

Born in Springfield, he was a son of the late Ralph and Violet (Bezanson) Acker. He was a licensed mechanic and worked for Thompson's Transfer. Russell was known for his spry personality and humour. He lived to love and laugh with his family, and most of all, his great-grandchildren. He loved fishing, and had a great passion to help others and advice for all who would listen. He was very appreciated by those who knew him from the Multi Addiction Centre, North Kingston, where he volunteered his knowledge and time for those living "one day at a time".

He is survived by his loving wife, the former Barbara Freeman; four wonderful children, David Acker (Dominic Caldwell), Middleton; Sandra (Harold) White, Nictaux; Mike Acker (Bonnie McCullough), Nictaux; Cindy (Alan) Burns, South Farmington; grandchildren, Bradley (Melissa) White, Amanda White, George Burns, and Raymond Burns; great-grandchildren, Cameron and Morgan White, Brady White; sisters, Ruth Veinotte, Bridgetown; Joyce Beals, Paradise; Donny Penny, Porter's Lake; many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his youngest son, Roger Acker; sisters, Jean Deyotte, Shirley Bezanson, and stepfather, Roger Young.

Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, June 29, in Middleton Funeral Home, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, June 30, Rev. Leon Langille officiating. Interment will be in North Kingston Cemetery.¹

Age 102, of Berwick, formerly of Factorydale, Kings Co., passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, in Mahone Bay Nursing Home, Mahone Bay. Born on September 15, 1917, in Farmington, Lunenburg Co., she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Bessie (Bezanson) Veno.

Mary was an adherent of Christ Anglican Church, Berwick. She was employed with the naval communications branch, Maritime Command, HMC Dockyard for many years until her retirement. A few of Mary's favourite hobbies included making Barbie clothes, cryptoquote puzzles, painting and baking which included her famous fudge. She and Smitty enjoyed time spent playing 45's and a special mention to the Dixon family, who she played many card games with over the years. Mary had many furry feline friends for most of her life, and especially the ones while living with her niece Carol and husband Larry.

Surviving are her sister, Virginia Ward, Burlington, Ont; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband George W. "Smitty" Smith; sisters, Muriel Pike, Viola Whall, Alice Gray, Beatrice "Bea" Bligh and Shirley Wilson; brothers, Robert, Corey, Lester and Lincoln Veno.

There will be no visitation. A graveside service will take place in Berwick Cemetery, at a later date.²

HOULTON - Shirley E. Wilson, 86, went to be with her Lord on the morning of Sept. 1, 2012, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born Dec. 1, 1925, in Farmington, Nova Scotia, to Clarence and Bessie (Bezanson) Veno.

After receiving her degree in nursing, Shirley married the love of her life, Dr. G. Ivan Wilson. Ivan and Shirley were married Aug. 30, 1952, in Temple, Texas. Ivan and Shirley moved to Maine in 1955, settling in Houlton in 1957.

Shirley is survived by her son, David and wife, Cathy; and daughter, Linda Callnan and husband, Roger. Shirley is also survived by five grandchildren, Katie Wright and husband, Sam, Christy Salidzik and husband, Omer, Annie Wilson and fiance, Ron Milley, Ryan Callnan and fiancee, Jami Suitter, and Libby Wilson; three stepgrandchildren, Sharif, Ashir and Malik Abouleish; two great-granddaughters, Camille Callnan and Ellie Wright; and future great-stepgranddaughter, Tatum Milley, all of whom she dearly loved and cherished. Shirley is also survived by sisters, Margurite Scott, Mary Smith and Virginia Ward.

Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Dr. G Ivan Wilson; their son, Michael; sisters, Murial Pike, Viola Whall, Alice Gray, Beatrice Bligh; and brothers, Corey Veno, Robert Veno, Lincoln Veno and Lester Veno.

A family graveside service will be held Sept. 22 at Evergreen Cemetery.²

Corey E. Veno, 76, of Brighton died June 5 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor.

He was born May 24, 1920, in New German, Nova Scotia, Canada, the son of Clarence W. and Bessie E. (Bezanson) Veno. He married Elsie M. Munro on June 11, 1949, in LaChine, Quebec, and she survives. Mr. Veno retired from American Aggregates, where he worked in mechanical maintenance and from General Motors Proving Grounds, where he was a test driver. He was also in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Unit 426 Squadron, in World War II and Korea. Mr.

Veno is survived by his wife, Elsie of Brighton; two sons, Glen C. Veno of Brighton and William G. Veno of Richmond, Va; two daughters, Linda Needham and Mary Ann Bates; six grandaughters, one grandson, a brother and seven sisters. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Services were held on June 7 at Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Brighton, Dr. Rev. Richard J. Alberta of Cornerstone officiating. Cremains interred at Fairview Cemetery. Memorials suggested to American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the Herrmann Funeral Home.