The death of Handford Noble Chown of Mill Cove Nursing Home and formerly of Gibbon Mountain, NB occurred on Tuesday October 29, 2002. Born on October 17, 1909 at Kierstead Mountain he was a son of the late George R. and Sophia (Long) Chown. He is survived by his brother Hedley Chown of Kierstead Mountain, sister in law Alice Chown of Gibbon Mountain and several nieces and nephews. Hanford was predeceased by his sister Pearl Thompson and brothers, Lawrence, Edward, Myles and William. The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road, Sussex (506-433-2133) on Wednesday from 8-10 PM and on Thursday from 2-4 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Collina United Baptist Church on Friday November 1, 2002 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Allison MacLean officiating. Interment will be in Kierstead Mountain United Baptist Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.