Obituary of Dolly Newcomb

Dolly Georginia Evangeline Newcomb 84, Dublin Shore and Ontario, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday, March 12, 2004 in Oakwood Terrace, Dartmouth. Born in Dublin Shore, she was a daughter of the late Capt. James and Elfrida (Bell) Publicover. Dolly had a unique childhood sailing each summer on her father’s vessels with her family. After completing normal school, Dolly began teaching in a one room school house in West LaHave. Her teaching career spanned 40 years and gave her immense pleasure. Her young students benefited from her enthusiastic teaching style. In 1962 Dolly and Bob moved their young family to Elliot Lake, Ontario. Dolly was a valuable member of her community, volunteering for many years as a Sunday school superintendent and church organist. After Bob’s retirement, they returned to the family home in Dublin Shore where Dolly fulfilled a lifelong ambition of writing a book, “Steady as She Goes”, about her families place in marine history. Surviving are daughters, Alleyne (David) Penney, Dartmouth; Christine (Tim) Perron, Halifax. Sons, Bob (Deborah) Newcomb, Hubley; John (Annette) Newcomb, California. 9 Grandchildren, Bethany, Laura, Gregory; Victoria, Sarah; Pamela, Benjamin; Jessica, Adrian. She was predeceased by husband Robert Francis Newcomb; brothers, William, Charles, Bruce, Andy; sisters, Muriel, Virginia. No visitation at the funeral home by request. Memorial service 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 19, in Knox Presbyterian Church, Dublin Shore. Rev. Laurence Mawhinney officiating. Burial at a later date. A reception will follow the service. Flowers accepted, memorial donations may be made to Knox Presbyterian Cemetery Fund, Dublin Shore. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater where online condolences may be made at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com. Dolly will be sorely missed by all her family and friends.