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Chronicle Herald Thursday Apr 25, 1991 MacNEIL, Jerome Arthur (Hiley) — 82, Sunset Manor, Port Hawkesbury, formerly of Point Tupper, Richmond County, died Wednesday at home. Born in Isle Madame, he was a son of the late Dan and Effie (Robinson) MacNeil. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish and Knights of Columbus. He retired from the CNR where he worked aboard the Bluenose ferry. He is survived by five daughters, Mary (Mrs. David Ellig), Ariss, Ont.; Rose Marie Caron, Guelph, Ont.; Sister Cecelia MacNeil, Sisters of Charity, Halifax; Eileen (Mrs. Bill MacLeod), Lower Sackville; Rebecca (Mrs. Alex Macinnis), Kingsville; two sons, Michael, Raymond, both of Hamilton, Ont.; a brother, Roderick, Sydney; five sisters, Stella (Mrs. Harold Knickle), Catherine (Mrs. Aaron Wicks), Mrs. Violet Munroe, all of Halifax, Helen (Mrs. Dan MacNeil), Iona; Mrs. Florence Whalen, Orangedale; 21 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Ann MacDonald, two daughters, a son, all in infancy; two brothers, Jack, Charles; a sister, Rose. The body will be in W.J. Whitty's Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury, after 7 p.m. today. Visiting 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph’s Church, Port Hawkesbury, Rev. Regis Halloran officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Saturday May 20, 1972 Lauchlin Poirier D’ESCOUSSE— Lauchlin Poirier, 75, a retired marine engineer, of D'Escousse, Richmond County, Cape Breton, was buried in the parish cemetery following funeral mass at St. Hyacinth’s Church. His brother, Rev. A. Poirier officiated. He was a veteran of the First World War. He is survived by his wife, the former Anita Pertus, three sons, Norman, Toronto; Russell and Claude, D’Escousse; two daughters, Thelma, D’Escousse; Claire (Mrs. Wilfred Baccardax), Halifax; a sister, Mrs. Hortense McGrath; one brother, Father Poirier, Arichat, and 11 grandchildren.

Chronicle Herald Thursday July 16, 1987 Rachel M. Benoit POMQUET — Rachel Melena (Lena) Benoit, 68, Pomquet, Antigonish County, died Tuesday in St. Martha’s Hospital. Born in Pomquet, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Sara Jane (Benoit) Venedam. She was a member of Pomquet Ladies Club, the Forever Young Club and the Town and County Home Care Task Force. She was a member of St. Croix Parish, Pomquet. She is survived by her husband, Arthur, four daughters, Anteen and Rachel (Mrs. Joseph Broussard), both of Pomquet; Dolores Ann (Mrs. John Broussard), Mount Uniacke; Evelyn (Mrs. Michael Benoit), Newton; Mass.; six sons, Moses, Sandy, Jacques and Jimmy, all of Pomquet; Anthony, Heatherton, Antigonish County; Mario, Hamilton, Ont.; two sisters, Mildred (Mrs. Leonard MacDonald), Pomquet; Adele (Mrs. Floyd Jessome), Sydney Mines; a brother, Moses, Pomquet; 25 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by a sister, Madilaine; two brothers Francis and Theodore; a grandson, Paul. The body is in Curry Brothers Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral service will be 5 p.m. Friday in St. Croix Church, Pomquet. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, Antigonish branch.

Chronicle Herald Thursday February 9, 1978 Gerald Joseph Gracie, 53, of 9 Wanda Lane, Dartmouth, died Tuesday in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Woodside, be was a son of the late Albert and Alice (Mombourquette) Gracie. He was employed with Imperial Oil Ltd. for 33 years. During the Second World War, he served with the Royal Regiment of Canadian in France, Germany and Holland. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Somme Branch, Dartmouth. Surviving are his Wife, the former Mary MacDonald; two daughters; Merle; Toronto; Roslyn, at home; two sons, Wayne, Brian, at home; and one sister Mary (Mrs. Ed Porter), Charlottetown. He was predeceased by one brother George. The body is at the Dartmouth Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas More Church, Rev. Robert MacDougall officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Foundation.

Chronicle Herald Monday March 19, 1984 LOWER RIVER - William E. Proctor, 76, of Lower River, died Sunday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Lower River, he was a son of the late Isaac and Katherine (Malcolm) Proctor. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Church, Lower River, and he was a former employee of the CNR. He is survived by his wife, the former Theresa Cogswell; two sons, Walter, Antigonish; William, Lower River; Three daughters, Mary, Pictou; Catherine, (Mrs. Joseph Totten), and Anne, both of Lower River, two brothers, Ernest, Lower River, Robert, Sydney Mines. He was predeceased by four brothers, Five sisters and an infant son. The body will be at home after 5 p.m. today. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Francis de Sales Church, Rev. Robert Wicks officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Antigonish Regional High School scholarship fund or any charity.

Chronicle Herald Thursday August 22, 1991 ROGERS Adelia — 85, 34 Williams Lake Rd., Halifax, died Tuesday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in L’Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Pascal and Jane (Martell) Sampson. She was formerly employed at Halifax Hotel and Victoria General Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Bartholemew James (Barney), four brothers, Leo P., Wallace, Gordon, all of L’Ardoise; Clarence, Boston; six sisters, Rose, Irene (Mrs. Joseph Gaudet), Mrs. May Kawuza, Emeline Peters, Emma (Mrs. Urbian Martell), all of L’Ardoise; Sophie (Mrs. Harold Doe), Toronto; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Gerald; a sister in infancy. The body is in J. Albert Walkers Funeral Home, Halifax, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Michael’s Church, Spryfield, Rev. Robbie MacPherson officiating. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday December 26, 1990 ROGERS, Willie Arthur — 84, Arichat, died Monday at St. Ann Community and Nursing Care Centre. Born in Port Royal, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Arthur and Elvina (Boudreau) Rogers. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 4607, West Arichat, and Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 150, Arichat, He is survived by his wife, the former Mary DuYoung; five daughters, Mrs. Delrose Marchand, Pondville; Verena (Mrs. Ernest Dorey), West Arichat; Maisie (Mrs. Mike Sullivan), Verdun, Que.; Valerie (Mrs. Gerald Kehoe), Rocky Bay: Eileen, Pondville; three Sons, Carl, Port Royal; Allen, Melvin, both of Halifax: a sister, Eva, St Peters; a brother, John, Port Royal: 18 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Annette; two brothers, Rene, Albert; three sisters, Lorraine, Loretta, Lena; a granddaughter. The body is in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday, Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat, Rev Joseph Cote officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to St. Ann Community and Nursing Care Centre or Alzheimers Association.

Chronicle Herald Thursday March 30, 1989 KELLY, William Herman — 71, Barra Head, Richmond County, died suddenly Wednesday at Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in St. Peter’s, he was a son of the late George and Ella (MacDonald) Kelly. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, Barra Head. Prior to his semi-retirement in 1984, he was a self-employed contractor. He served overseas during the Second World War. He is survived by his wife, the former Raymonda Decaluwe; a son, Rene, Soldiers Cove; two daughters, Ann Marie (Mrs. Gary Yorke), Soldiers Cove: Kimberly, at home; three sisters, Helen (Mrs. Otto McNamara), Evanston; Evelyn, North Sydney: Georgina (Mrs. Norman Warner), Port Hawkesbury; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Kathleen Walters. The body will be in the family residence, Barra Head. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church, Rev. Alex MacLellan officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to any charity.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday May 7, 2003 RICHARDS (Branch), Edith Margaret — 83, Halifax, passed away May 4, 2003, in QEII Health Sciences Centre. She was the wife of the late Vincent Richards. Surviving are her children, Donald, Arthur, Edith Deborah, Gary, Gordon, Patricia, Stephen, Sheila, Christina; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Born in Halifax, she was a long-time member of the Catholic Women’s League and St. Catherine’s Catholic Church Craft Group. Visiting 10-11:30 a.m. Friday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Funeral service will take place 12 p.m. Friday in St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, Father Leonard Fischer officiating. Burial in Oakridge Memory Gardens. On-line condolences at www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com

Chronicle Herald Thursday February 24, 1972 ST. PETERS — William Thomas Owens, 63, of St. Peters died Wednesday in St. Rita Hospital, Sydney. He was born in Lakewood, Saint John, N.B., son of the late Michael Owens and Mrs. David (Annie) Bagnell. He lived in St. Peters since 1937 and worked for the department of fisheries for 42 years. For 36 years he was superintendent at the Lindloff federal fish hatchery here. He is survived by his wife, the former Lillian Daigle; his mother; seven sons, William, Jr., Lionel, Eddie, Paul, Gregory and Vincent, all in St. Peters; Michael, River Bourgeois; seven daughters, Anne (Mrs. Francis MacNeil), Sydney; Elaine (Mrs. Martin MacNeil) Soldier’s Cove; Margaret (Mrs. Roddie Doary), Sydney; Ethel (Mrs. George Poole), Halifax; Gertrude (Mrs. George Malcolm), Port Hawkesbury; Joyce (Mrs. Wayne MacMillan), Truro; Marlene, at home; a sister, Margaret (Mrs. Jim Merand), and a brother, Joseph, both in Lakewood, Saint John; and 34 grandchildren. The body is at the family home. Funeral service will be held Friday at 10 a.m., in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, with burial in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday May 7, 1980 Lionel Arthur Owens St. Peter's - Lionel Arthur Owens , 38, of St. Peter's, died Monday in St. Rita Hospital, Sydney. Born in St. Peter's he was the son of Mrs. Lillian (Daigle) Owens, St. Peter's and the late William T. Owens. He was a circuit music teacher in Richmond County. He was a member and organist of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. He was a member of St. Peter's and Area Lions Club and the Richmond local, Nova Scotia Teacher's Union. Surviving besides his mother are six brothers, William and Edward, both of St. Peter's; Michael, River bourgeois; Gregory, at home; Paul, Stellarton; and Vincent, Bridgewater; seven sisters, Ann (Mrs. Francis MacNeil) and Margie (Mrs. Roddie Doary), both of Sydney, Elaine (Mrs. Martin MacNeil), Soldier's Cove; Ethel (Mrs. George Poole), Halifax; Gertrude (Mrs. George Malcolm), Port Hawkesbury; Joyce (Mrs. Wayne MacMillan), North River, Colchester County; and Marlene (Mrs. Roy LeVesconte), St. Peter's. The body is in the Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Funeral service will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday March 14, 1992 OWENS, Lillian — 79, St. Peter’s, Richmond County, died Friday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in St. Charles, N. B., she was a daughter of the late Joachin and Emma (Robichaud) Diagle. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church. She is survived by six sons, William, Edward, Gregory, all of St. Peter’s; Michael, River Bourgeois; Paul, Stellarton; Vincent, Bridgewater; seven daughters, Ann (Mrs. Francis MacNeil), Marion Bridge; Elaine (Mrs. Martin MacNeil), Soldier’s Cove; Margaret (Mrs. Roddie Doary), Sydney River; Ethel Poole, Howie Centre; Gert (Mrs. George Malcolm), Port Hawkesbury; Joyce (Mrs. Wayne MacMillan), North River; Marlene (Mrs. Roy Levesconte), St. Peter’s; 53 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a foster child in Bolivia. She was predeceased by her husband, William; a son, Lionel; two grandchildren. The body is in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter’s, visiting 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Alex MacLellan officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to L’Ardoise Medical Centre or any charity.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday April 27, 1988 RICHARD, Greta Marie — 52, Dartmouth, died Tuesday in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Edith (Neary) Pace. She is survived by her husband, Henry; two daughters, Anne Marie, Alberta; Diana, at home; three sons, Paul and Terry, both of Dartmouth; Chris, at home: two grandchildren; four sisters, Marianne (Mrs. David Foster), Dartmouth; Judy (Mrs. Charles Patton), Sackville; Cathy (Mrs. James Lewin) and Theresa (Mrs. Robert Kemp), both of Halifax; two brothers, Jim, Ottawa; Bill, Halifax. The body is in Dartmouth Funeral Home, Queen Street, visiting 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Immaculate Conception Church, Pleasant Street, Dartmouth. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Thursday August 27, 1987 GOUTHRO, William Aubrey — 52, 13 Forbes Ave., North Sydney, died Tuesday in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in North Sydney, he was the son of the late William and Theresa (MacLellan) Gouthro. For the past 32 years he was employed as an exchange repairman for Maritime Tel and Tel. He was a well known hockey player and coach. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church and was past president of the North Sydney Kinsman Club. He is survived by his wife, the former Tula Mancini; three sons, Gerry, John, and Mark, all at home, three daughters, Gina, Halifax; Mary Beth and Natalie, both at home; a bother, Frank, North Sydney; two sisters, Dorothy (Mrs. Isaac Lambert), Glace Bay; Mrs. Eileen Curtis, North Sydney; a granddaughter. He was predeceased by a daughter, Cathy; a brother, Burt. The body is in W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph’s Church; Rev. John MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday August 6, 1991 FOUGERE, Michael Winston — 36, Canso, died Sunday in Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of Gerard and Mabel (MacNeil) Fougere. He was employed as a trawlerman with Seafreeze Products, Canso. He was a member of UFCW and Star of the Sea Parish. He is survived by a daughter, Pauline (Beth), at home; two sisters, Laura (Mrs. Clayton Haines), Canso; Mary (Mrs. Ron Helpard), Charlos Cove; four brothers, Edward, Patrick, both of Canso; Vince, Charlottetown ,Fred, Halifax. The body is in Dennis Haverstock’s Funeral Home, Canso. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Star of the Sea Church, Canso, Rev. James Atwood officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday May 4, 1983 Hubert E. Fougere, 66, of Halifax, died Monday in Camp Hill Hospital. Born in Nova Scotia, he was a son of the late Elias and Rhoda (Jennings) Fougere. He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy Lawler; a son, Keith, CFB Greenwood; two daughters, Tracey and Shawna, both at home, two brothers, Harold Beuree, Mill Cove, and Harry Beuree, Five Island Lake; a sister, Helen Fredericks, Waterville, Kings County; two granddaughters and a great-grandson. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Phoebe Myatt. The body is in Cruishank's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Purcells Cove Road, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Friday December 5, 1975 Clifford George O’Hearn, 81, of 2586 Sherwood Street, Halifax, died Thursday at his home. Born in Halifax, be was a son of the Late James and Elizabeth (Lafford) O’Hearn. He retired from Cousins Dry Cleaning Ltd. as superintendent 11 years ago. He was a veteran of the First World War, serving with the 64th Battalion and served during the Second World War in the capacity of supervisor of dry cleaning with the Royal Canadian Navy. Surviving are three daughters, Tookie (Mrs. E.G. DeWolf), Marion (Mrs. T. Scott) and Mona (Mrs. W.L. Ryan), all of Halifax; a brother, Harold, Lower Sackville; 11 grandchildren. Besides his wife, the former Lena May Isnor, he was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. The body is in the Halifax Funeral Home. Funeral service wo;; be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Agnes Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Monday October 15, 1973 Mrs. Clifford O’Hearn, 77, 2531 Westmount Street, Halifax died Saturday in the Halifax Infirmary. She was the former Lena May Isnor, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Isnor, Indian Point. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Marion (Mrs. P. Scott), Mona (Mrs. W. L Ryan), both of Halifax, and Tookie (Mrs. E. G. DeWolf), Point Claire, Quebec; two sisters, Muriel (Mrs. Murray Richardson), Bridgewater; Vera (Mrs. Roland Sawlor) Western Shore; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body is at Halifax Funeral Home, Quinpool Road. Funeral service will be held today at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church. Interment will be in the Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday October 19, 1973 GLACE BAY - Charles Francis Stone, 70, Glace Bay, was buried here following funeral service. Born in Arichat, he was a member of St. Anne's Parish and served with the RCN for many years. He is survived by three brothers, John, Wilbert and Raymond, all of Arichat; and two sisters, Mrs. Clyde Root, Digby; and Mr. Ronald MacDonald, Glace Bay.

Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 7, 1983 Kathleen Anne Ferguson, 62, died Wednesday in Scotia Nursing Home, Beaver Bank. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Leo Landry and the former Elizabeth Bradley. She is survived by her husband George; a son, Melvin George, Halifax; a daughter Kathleen (Mrs. Robert Kettle), Sarnia, Ont.; four sisters, Eileen (Mrs. R Parnell), Eva (Mrs. J. Deschenes), and Mary (Mrs. S. Hatcher), all of Halifax; Agatha (Mrs. J. Bright), Orangeville, Ont., a brother, Leo Joseph, Toronto: six grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother, William Richard Jackson. The body is in Snow’s Funeral Home. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Saturday in St. John Vianney Church, Sackville, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Feb 9, 1978 Miss Bertha Mae Briand, 75, died at Joseph Howe Manor, Halifax. Born in Lower L’Ardoise, she was the daughter of late Daniel and Mary Zadean[sic] Briand. Surviving are one sister, Adelaide (Mrs. Leo Nelson), two brothers, James and Herble, all of Lower L’Ardoise; several nieces and nephews. The body is at Snow’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral Mass will be Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Basilica. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday May 4, 1983 Mrs. Marion Sampson, 91, of Beech Street, Halifax, died Tuesday at home. Born in Rockdale, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Charles D. and Elizabeth (Boudreau) Martell. She was a member of St. Theresa's parish and lived in Halifax most of her life. Surviving are two sons, Albert and Ambrose, both of Halifax; four daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Fred Anderson), Ottawa; Elizabeth, Mary and Ann, all at home; two brothers, Albert, Petit de Grat, and Desira, Halifax; a sister, Mrs. Eliza Campbell, Halifax: nine grandchildren and a great-grandson. She was predeceased by her husband, Simon; two brothers, Willie and Hilaire; two sisters, Angeline and Mary; and two grandchildren. The body is in Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Friday in St. Theresa’s Church, Rev. John DeLouchry officiating, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Mar 26, 1992 MacKENZIE, Mary Ann (Mamie) — 84, 241 Kings Rd., Dominion, died Wednesday in Glace Bay Community Hospital. Born in Port Malcolm, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Cecelia [sic: Elizabeth Ross] Proctor. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish and a long-time member of CWL. She was a founding member of MacDougall Girls Pipe Band. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by a daughter, Betty (Mrs. Thomas Morrison), Dominion: two stepdaughters, Mrs. Shirley MacKinnon, Glace Bay; Myrna (Mrs. David Stone), Port Hawkesbury; a stepson, Francis, Ottawa; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John Joseph MacKenzie. The body is in Curry’s Funeral Home, Glace Bay, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be Calvary Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Jan 28, 1975 SYDNEY - Michael (Tato) Mombourquette 36, of 40 Rear Broadway Street, died at his home Sunday. He was born in Sydney and was a pipefitter employed at the Glace Bay heavy water plant rehabilitation. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Miller of Sydney; three sons, Michael, Jimmy and Victor; and two daughters, Ramona and Amanda, all at home, his mother, Mrs. Jean Mombourquette, seven brothers, Peter, Alex, Louis, Joe, John, Leo and Brian, all of Sydney; and six sisters, Anna (Mrs. Allan Bennett), Sydney, Joan (Mrs. Michael Hayes), Meadows Road, Florence (Mrs. Alex Morrison), Portage, Louise (Mrs. Gordon MacDonald), Paulette (Mrs. Angus Pearson), and Charlene, all of Sydney. He was predeceased by his father, Louis. The body is at the R.H. Fillmore Funeral Home. Funeral will be at Holy Redeemer Church Wednesday at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Feb 8, 1990 JEFFREY, Ida M. — 80, St. Vincent's Guest House, died Wednesday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in the Magdalen Islands, she was a daughter of the late Theophile and Marie (Miousse) Bourque. She was a charter member of St. Catherine’s Church CWL. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by four sons, Andrew, Donald, both of Halifax; Dr. Clarence, Moncton; David, Lower Sackville; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Edgar, Leger. The body is in Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Halifax, visiting 7-9 p.m. today. Memorial service will be 7 p.m. Friday in St. Vincent’s Guest House Chapel, Windsor Street, Rev. Gerald David officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent’s Guest House.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Feb 28, 1976 Gerald P. Sampson WEST L’ARDOISE — Gerald P. Sampson, 62, died at his home Friday. Born in West L’Ardoise he was a son of the late Pascal and Jane Martell Sampson. He was a retired fisherman. He is survived by four brothers, Clarence, Massachusetts; Wallace, Leo, and Gordon, all of West L’Ardoise; seven sisters, Rose, at home; Mrs. Mae Kawuza, Irene (Mrs. Joseph Gaudet), all of West L’Ardoise: Mrs. Emma Martell and Emiline (Mrs. Bertran Martell), both of L'Ardoise; Sophie (Mrs. Harold Doe), Toronto; Delia (Mrs. Bernie Rogers), Halifax. The body is at his home. Funeral service will be held Monday 10 a.m. in the L'Ardoise Community Centre, Rev. Clarence MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday July 13, 1989 MATTHEWS, Hilda Rose — 67, Dundee, Richmond County, died Wednesday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Marble Mountain, Inverness County, she was a daughter of the late John and Lillian (MacRae) MacRae. She is survived by seven daughters, Bernice Pringle, Irene MacInnis, both of Dundee; Anne (Mrs. Isaac Maclnnis), Mississauga. Ont.; Helen (Mrs. David Rehberg). River Bourgeois; Ruth Matthews, Louisdale; Judy Matthews Sydney; Emily (Mrs. Lloyd Burns), Louisdale; six sons, George, Grand Anse; Charlie, Dundee; Jackie, West Bay Road; Duncan, Louisdale; Gerald, Halifax; Brian, Maclntyre Lake; five sisters, Leona MacDonald, Mildred (Mrs. Abel Tothier), both of Grand Anse; Lena (Mrs. John MacRae), Oromocto, N.B.: Mary (Mrs. John MacDonald), St. Peters; Violet Bonaparte, Sydney; two brothers, Jack MacRae, Petawawa, Ont.; Graham MacRae, Fort McMurray, Alta.; 27 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Alexander Matthews; five brothers, Duncan, Gordon, Stuart, Roy, Winnie; two infant daughters, Ethel, Georgina Rose. The body is in Black River United Church, Black River, where funeral will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Margie Whynot officiating. Burial will be in Black River United Church Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday July 19, 1986 John Hugh MacRae GRAND ANSE — John Hugh MacRae, 77, of Grand Anse, Richmond County, died Friday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Grand Anse, he was the son of the late Angus and Mary Ann (Hill) MacRae. He is survived by two sons, Graham, Grand Anse; Roy, Halifax; two daughters, Mary (Mrs. John Dan MacDonald), St. Peter’s; Violet Bonaparte, Sydney Mines; two stepsons, Widden, Grand Anse; John, Petawawa, Ont.; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Hilda Matthews, Ronolda MacDonald and Mrs. Abel Pothier, all of Grand Anse; Mrs. John MacRae, Oromocto, N.B.; a brother, Angus George, British Columbia; a sister, Cassie (Mrs. Hugh MacDonnell), Sydney; 14 grandchildren; 43 step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 55 step-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Lillian MacRae; two infant sons; three brothers, Andrew, George and Dougall; three sisters, Sadie, Mabel and Annie Margaret; three step- sons, Gordon, Duncan and Stewart. The body is in the Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter’s. Funeral service will be Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Black River United Church, Rev. Margie Whynot officiating. Burial will be in Grand Anse Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday July 11, 1986 Lillian M. MacRae GRAND ANSE — Lillian Mae MacRae, 86, of Grand Anse, Richmond County, died Wednesday at home. Born in Louisdale, she was the daughter of the late Duncan and Rosie (MacRae) MacRae. She is survived by her husband, John; four sons, Graham and Whidden, both of Grand Anse; John, Petawawa, Ont.; Roy, Halifax; six daughters, Mrs. Hilda Matthews, Ronole MacDonald and Mildred (Mrs. Abel Pothier), all of Grand Anse; Lena (Mrs. John MacRae), Oromocto, NB.; Mary (Mrs. John Dan MacDonald), St. Peter’s; Violet Bonaparte, Sydney Mines; a sister, Mrs. Barbara LeLacheur), Louisdale; 57 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, John C. MacRae; five sons, Duncan, Stewart, Gordon, and two infant sons; four sisters, Ida, Mary, Ronole and Lizzie; four brothers, Gordon, William, James and Duncan. The body is in Black River United Church, where funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m., Rev. Margaret Whynot officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Feb 6, 1988 MACRAE, George Whidden — 63, Grand Anse, Richmond County, died Friday in Grand Anse. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late John Christopher and Lillian (MacRae) MacRae. He is survived by six sisters, Mrs. Hilda Matthews. Black River; Mrs. Ronald MacDonald, Grand River; Gladys W., Oromocto, N. B.: Mildred Pothier, Grand Anse; Violet Bonaparte, Sydney Mines; Mary MacDonald, St. Peters; two brothers, John W., Petawawa, Ont.; Graham, Alberta. He was predeceased by his stepfather, John H. MacRae; six brothers, Duncan, Stewart, Gordon, Ray and two in infancy. The body is in Black River United Church, where funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 9, 1987 Eva Mary Edwards TRENTON — Eva Mary Edwards, 68, Parkview Manor, Trenton died Wednesday in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Benny and Agnes (Dixon) LeBlanc. She attended Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Trenton. She is survived by three daughters, Pearl (Mrs. Charles Williams), St. John’s; Marlyn (Mrs. George Campbell), Trenton; Shirley (Mrs. Edward Patterson), Westville; three sons, Edward, Minto, N.B.; Harold and Robert, both of Sackville, N.S.; 15 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward; a sister, Ruby; two brothers, Larry and William. The body is in R. H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Bill Rankin officiating. The body will be taken to Our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat from 1-2 p.m. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association.

Chronicle Herald Friday June 13, 1980 TRENTON - Edward R. Edwards, 66, of Trenton, died Thursday in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Arichat, he was a son of the late Philip and Maude (Burton) Edwards. He was a retired salesman for Morses Tea Company, a member of the Commercial Travellers Association, and a member of the Anglican Church in Arichat and Trenton. Surviving are his wife, the former Eva Mary LeBlanc; three daughters, Pearl (Mrs. Charles Williams), Sackville; Marilyn (Mrs. George Campbell), Trenton; Shirley (Mrs. Edward Patterson), New Glasgow; three sons, Edward, Gagetown, N.B.; Harold, Stephenville, Nfld.; Robert, Trenton; two sisters, Elsie (Mrs. Gerald Huskilson), Yarmouth; Mrs. Ivy Pine, Truro; three brothers, Clifford, Bridgetown; Leonard, Fredericton; Ernie, Montreal; and 12 grandchildren. The body will be in Porter’s Funeral Home, New Glasgow, after 7 tonight. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Foundation.

Chronicle Herald Monday Jan 3, 2000 RUSSELL, Mary Louise — 74, Tobln Road Extension, North Sydney, died January 1, 2000, at home. Born in Sydney Mines, she was a daughter of the late Elias and Mary Landry. She was a member of Our Lady Of Sorrows Church, North Sydney. Surviving are her husband, John; daughters, Jean Cavanaugh, Ruth Steffens, North Sydney; son, Peter, Georges River; brothers, James, William, Chuck, Lloyd, Edward, Ontario; sisters Mildred, North Sydney; Adelaide, Ontario; Theresa, Frenchvale; several grandchildren and great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Sheila in infancy; son, Daniel; brother, Wilfred. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, in W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, in Our Lady Of Sorrows Church, Rev. Peter Piva officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations to Palliative Care or Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Thursday July 26,1979 Evanston - John Frederick Proctor, 49, of Evanston, Richmond County, died Wednesday at home. Born in Evanston, he was a son of Basil and the late Rita (Poirier) Proctor. He was employed with the CNR for 30 years as a welder, and was a member of the international Brotherhood of Maintenance. He was a member of St. Francis DeSales Parish. Surviving, besides his father, are his wife, the former Della McNamara; Four daughters, Donna (Mrs. Thomas Richardson), Lower River Inhabitants; Anne (Mrs. Alfred Boudreau), Linda (Mrs. John Hayes) and jean; two sons, Bernie and Earl; a sister, Mrs. Bernice Hearn; a brother, Lauchie, all of Evanston; seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by three sons, a daughter and a brother. The body is at the family hoe. Funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Francis DeSales Church, lower River Inhabitants, Rev. Francis Delhanty officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery, Whiteside. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nova Scotia Heart Foundation.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday June 1, 1983 Sydney - Mrs. Catherine Anne Proctor, 72, of 153 Borden Street, Sydney, died Monday in St. Rita Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Gillis Lake, she was a daughter of the late Alex MacEachern and Mary (Mac Donald) MacEachern. She was a member of Hold Redeemer Church. She is survived by four sons, William, Sydney; John, Trenton, Ont.; Donald, Greenwood; Robert, Lower Sackville; two daughters, Sister Anne Marie, congregation of St. Martha's, Antigonish; Mary (Mrs. George Cash), Sydney; two brothers Donald, Sydney; Charles, Trenton, Ont.; a sister Mary Gushue, Wisconsin, 13 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, John, a brother John; a sister, Margaret. The body is in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Hold Redeemer Church, Rev. R. Smith officiating, with burial in Resurrection Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Oct 23, 1976 BARRA HEAD, Richmond County — Ernest MacNeil, 85, of Barra Head, died Friday at Richmond Villa, St. Peters. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Boudreau; four daughters Mary (Mrs. Alex Mombourquette), St. John’s; Sister Veronica, Dominion; Helen (Mrs. John R. MacDonald), Soldier’s Cove; Rose (Mrs. Bruno DiPersIo),Charlottetown; four sons, John, Burlington, Ont.; Joseph, Barra Head; Leo, River Bourgeois; and Blaise, Creignish. The body is at his home in Barra Head. Funeral service will be held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Monday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Lynch officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Nov 22, 1989 MACNEIL, Mary D. — 82, Barra Head, Richmond County. died Tuesday at home. Born an Oban, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Maurice and Suzanne (Burke) Boudreau. She was a long-time resident of Barra Head and a member of Immaculate Conception Mission. She is survived by four daughters, Mary (Mrs. A.A. Mombourquette), Bedford: Sister Veronica, Fort McMurray, Alta,; Helen MacDonald, Soldiers Cove; Rose (Mrs. Bruno DiPersio), Moncton; four sons, John, Burlington, Ont.; Joseph, Barra Head; Leo, River Bourgeois; Blaise, Creignish; a brother, Ephrem, Quebec; three sisters, Theresa (Mrs. James Bourque), Sister Miriam Regis, both of New York; Helen (Mrs. Hector Campbell), Halifax: 28 grandchildren; four great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest; an infant daughter, Bernadette. The body is in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter’s. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Immaculate Conception Church, Barra Head, Rev. Alex MacLellan officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery, Barra Head. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Apr 25, 1991 HADDAD, Esau — 83, Breton Bay Nursing Home, formerly of 1204 George St., Sydney, died Monday in the home. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late George and Rosie (Haddad) Haddad. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish, Sydney, and St. Joseph’s Syrian and Lebanese Benevolent Society. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in the Royal Canadian Army. He was employed with Sydney Steel Corporation in the general yard for over 40 years, retiring in 1972. He is survived by a son, Vincent, Sydney; two sisters, Annie (Mrs. Tom Hollohan), Sydney; Helena (Mamie) (Mrs. Alfred Bishop), Halifax; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Pettipas, son, George in infancy; two brothers, Peter, Johnny; two sisters, Julia, Mary. The body is in T.W. Curry’s Parkview Chapel. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Joseph’s Church, Rev, Sandy MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Parish building fund or any charity.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Jan 28, 1975 Bras d'Or - Lawrence Boudreau, 66, of Bras d'Or, Cape Breton, was buried following funeral service at St. Joseph's Church conducted by Rev. D.A. MacInnis, Rev. J.J. Macintyre and Rev. John J. MacDonald of Margaree. Born in Petit de Grat, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex boudreau. Surviving are his wife, Lilly, of Petit de Grat; four sons, Carl George's River; Kenneth, Woodstock, Ont.; Cletus and Ozzie of Bras d'Or; two daughters, Marlene (Mrs. John MacKay). Alder Point, and Diane, at home; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Boudreau, Petit de Grat; three brothers, Dominick, Brad d'Or, and Amedee and Alex, Petit de Grat; and 16 grandchildren.

Chronicle Herald Thursday April 25, 1991 EDWARDS, Mary Cecilia - 85, Arichat, died Tuesday in Strait Richmond hospital, Evanston. Born in Poirierville, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Lida (Cordeau) Poirier. She is survived by a daughter, Eunice (Mrs. Wallace Kinslow), Pondville, Richmond County; three sons, Eddy, Arichat; Vernon, Halifax; Maurice, Vancouver; a sister, Hattie MacKay, Boston; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin; two daughters, Gertrude, Rita; two sons, Malcolm, Fred. The body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Chronicle Herald Monday Mar 26, 1990 BELLEFONTAINE, Joseph — 96, St. Vincent’s Guest House, Halifax, formerly of Dartmouth, died Saturday at the home. Born in Chezzetcook, he was son of the late Lawrence and Agnes (Romo) Bellefontaine. He was retired from Dartmouth Ferry Commission. He was a member of St. Clement’s Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy Sampson; two grandsons; two great-grandsons a great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Lawrence; two brothers, Frederick, Arthur; a sister, Margaret. The body was cremated. Funeral was held Tuesday in St. Vincent’s Guest House, Rev. Gerald David officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Friday July 11, 1986 Marie Theresa Sampson, 51, 5 Alder Cres., Lower Sackville, died Thursday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of Mary (Brown) Oakley, Halifax, and the late Gordon Oakley. She was a former employee of Moir’s Ltd. where she worked for several years. She was a member of St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church. Besides her mother, she is survived b her husband, Arthur John Sampson four daughters, Donna (Mrs. Lloyd D’Eon), Dartmouth; Cathy (Mrs. Douglas Singer), Mount Uniacke; Carol (Mrs. Carl Clarke), Trenton, Ont.; Gail (Mrs. Neville Wheaton), Bedford, two sons, Michael and Richard, both of Lower Sackville; a brother, Walter, Scarborough, Ont.; three grandchildren. She was predeceased by a granddaughter. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Sackville. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday July 11, 1986 PALMERSTON — Daniel Peter O’Hearn, 44, R.R. No.2, Palmerston, Ont., died Thursday at his home after a lengthy illness. Born in Pondville, Cape Breton be was a son of the late Peter and Marguerite O’Hearn. He is survived by his wife, Linda; two daughters, Audrey and Lindy, and four sons, Dan, Glen, Jim and Larry, all at home; four sisters, Muriel (Mrs. Ted Forgeron), Main-A-Dieu; Audreyette (Mrs. William Forgeron) Howie Centre, Cape Breton; Emelda (Mrs. Gene Miller), Grimsby, Ont., Ursula, Montreal; two brothers, Bernard, Mabou; Leroy, Halifax. The body is in Heritage Funeral Chapel, Palmerston. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Palmerston. Burial will be in Palmerston Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Dec 1, 1983 EVANSTON — Roderick James Hayes, 45, Evanston, died Tuesday at home. Born in Lower River Inhabitants, he was a son of Emmett and the late Mary (Doyle) Hayes. He was a former employee of the department of highways accounting department, Halifax. He was a member of St. Frances de Sales Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Gloria Langille; three daughters, Gloria and Virginia, both at home; Cynthia, Halifax; three sons, Stephen and Christopher, both at home; Roderick, Kentville; four sisters, Alice (Mrs. Bill Jessome), Sydney Forks; Winnie (Mrs. James Mills) and Donna (Mrs. Ronald Burke), both of Dartmouth; Clara (Mrs. Arthur Hopper), Fall River: two brothers, Sandy, Lower River; Danny, Edmonton. He was predeceased by an infant...... (microfilm worn) The body is in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Frances de Sales Church. Rev. Robert Wicks officiating, with burial in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 11, 1990 HAYES, R. Emmett — 82, Lower River Inhabitants, Richmond County, died Friday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Port Hawkesbury[sic]. Born in Lower River Inhabitants, he was a son of the late Roderick and Mary (Lamey) Hayes. He was a retired carpenter and was a member of local 1588 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. He was a member of St Francis de Sales Church, Lower River Inhabitants, and the Riverdale Credit Union. He is survived by his wife, the former Bessie (Cummings) Malcolm; four daughters, Alice (Mrs. Bill Jessome), Sydney Forks; Clara (Mrs. Art Hopper), Fall River; Winnie (Mrs. James Mills), Donna (Mrs. Ron Burke), both of Dartmouth; a son, Daniel, Edmonton; a brother, William, Everett, Mass; 22 grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Mary Doyle; two sons, Alexander, Roddie; a daughter, Mary Agnes; a sister, Mary Catherine. The body is in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral will be 11 a.m. today in St. Francis de Sales Church, Rev, Joe MacLean officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to St Francis de Sales Building Fund.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Dec 17, 1975 LOUISDALE — Mrs. Ernest Marchand, 67, of Louisdale, was buried in St. Louis Church cemetery, Dec. 10 following funeral service in the church. Born in Louisdale, she was the former Melvina Landry, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Landry. Surviving are her husband; four sons, Melvin and Narcisse, both of Cape Breton;. Delore and Henry, both of Halifax; five daughters, Doris and Lucy, Cape Breton; Loretta, Evelyn and Esther, all of Halifax; 17 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Evangeline Boudreau, Cape Breton; three brothers, Felix, Harry and Gerry, all of Cape Breton. She was predeceased by three sisters and one brother.

Chronicle Herald Monday Jan 15, 1990 COLLIER, Sarah Mae — 59, Lower L'Ardoise, died Saturday in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Newfoundland, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Mary Benoit. She is survived by, her husband, Raymond, Lower L’Ardoise; seven sons, John, Ontario, Bernard, Hubert, both of Halifax; George, Daniel, both of Lower L'Ardoise; Gerard, St. Peter’s; Richard, Sheet Harbor; seven daughters, Marguerite (Mrs. James Peters), Kathleen (Mrs. Lionel Peters), Patsy (Mrs. Andrew Landry), Theresa, all of Lower L’Ardoise; Alesa, Alberta; Rita (Mrs. Michael Joncas), New Brunswick; Ireen (Mrs. Lou Walsh), Halifax; two sisters, Adeline O’Gorman, Newfoundland; Martha Collier, New Brunswick; three brothers, Andrew, Alloysius, Lawrence, all of Newfoundland; two stepsisters, Gertrude Dennis, Ontario; Angelina Jesso, Newfoundland; a stepbrother, Mattie Young, Newfoundland; 27 grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, Gerald, Daniel; a grandson. Steven; a sister, Agatha. The body is in Holy Guardian Angel Parish Funeral Home, L’Ardoise, visiting 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L’Ardoise, Rev. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday June 19, 1992 BARRON, Genevieve Marie — 71, West Arichat, Richmond County, died June 16, 1992 at home. Born in West Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Babin) Forgeron. She is survived by her husband, Percy A.; four daughters, Dianne (Mrs. Gary Humphrey), Sydney; Georgina (Mrs. David Burke), Sydney; Aldona (Mrs. Barry Bartlett), Oshawa, Ont.; Carmen (Mrs. Peter Simpson), Boyleston, Guysborough County; three brothers, Levi, Halifax; Freddie, Montreal; Edward, West Arichat; nine grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph T., Lorenzo. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, West Arichat, Rev. Joseph Cote officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Nov 22, 1989 MARTELL, Cornelius George — 68, Halifax, formerly of Briarwood Drive, Eastern Passage, died Monday in Northwood Manor. Born in Rockdale, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Alexander and Margaret (Campbell*) Martell. He was a former employee at the Hotel Nova Scotian. He is survived by a sister, Evelyn Middleton, Rockdale. He was predeceased by a sister, Mrs. C. Lutz; a brother, Albert. The body is in Cruikshank’s Halifax Funeral Home, Robie Street, visiting 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph’s Church, Russell Street. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Donations may be made to any charity. (*should be Margaret Anne Boudreau. His grandmother was a Campbell)

Chronicle Herald Thursday Aug 18, 1977 Joseph W. Fougere CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Joseph Wilfred Fougere Sr., 68, of Cambridge, was buried Tuesday in Cambridge cemetery following funeral Mass in St. Peter’s Church. He was the son of the late Joseph P. and Minnie (Babin) Fougere of West Arichat. Surviving are his wife, the former Priscilla Forest of Cambridge; a son, Joseph W.; two daughters, Clair (Mrs. Tony Sciame), Illinois; Sandy (Mrs. A. Mullane), at home; five sisters, Alice (Mrs. Leo Forgeron), West Arichat; Beatrice (Mrs. Oliver St. Laurent), Quebec; Mrs. Lena Hunter, Lorette (Mrs. P. Bona) and Estelle (Mrs. G. Clorey),all of Halifax; five brothers, Gaston, West Arichat; Alzear, Walter, Francis and Leonard, all of Halifax; and five grandchildren.

Chronicle Herald Sunday Oct 21, 2001 REASHORE, Wilfred 'Bill' - 73, 32 Alder Point Road, Bras d'Or, died October 19, 2001, at home. Born in Mill Creek, he was a son of the late Frank and Marion (O'Handley) Reashore. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Bras d'Or. He worked for a number of years in the coal mines and as a seaman on the Great Lakes. He was a fisherman and loved to work in the garden. He is survived by his sons, Wayne (Cathy), Sydney Mines; Davey, Hughann? (Florence) and Derrick, Bras d'Or; his daughters, Lori (Mrs. Bernie MacDonald), Sydney Mines; Cathy, Halifax; Sisters, Clara (Mrs. Danny Daye), North Sydney; Eileen Roberts, Welland, Ont.; Theresa (Mrs. David Bowsall), Scarborough, Ont.; Greta (Mrs. Percy MacKenzie), Georges River; his brothers, Elmer (Esther), St. Catharine's; Richard, Baddeck; and Eddy (Emma), Bras d'Or; eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor; his brothers, Danny, Joe, Butch, and Leo Vincent; his sister, Maggie MacRae. visitation Monday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will take place Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Dec 17, 1975 ST. PETER’S — Mrs. Minnie Mombourquette, 96, died Tuesday in the Richmond Villa Nursing Home in St. Peter’s. Born in Barra Head, she was a daughter of the late James and Catherine (MacDougall) Corbett, She was a widow of the late Alex Mombourquette of L'Ardoise. Surviving are a son Francis, Dartmouth; a daughter, Anna, St. Peter’s; three grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was predeceased by her husband. The body is in L’Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place 10 a.m. Thursday in L’Ardoise parish church. Burial will be in L’Ardoise parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday June 19, 1992 LEVANGIE, Adrian Linton — 63, Frankville, Antigonish County, died June 18, 1992 in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Frankville, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Mabel King Levangie. He was a member of St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Havre Boucher. He is survived by three sisters, Eleanor (Mrs. D. Comeau), Halifax; Kathleen (Mrs. Donald Boudreau), Timberlea; Daisy, Montreal; three brothers, Garfield, Moncton, N.B.; Sidney, Frankville; Robert, Fredericton, N.B. He was predeceased by two sisters, Lorraine, Artena; brother, Sanford. The body is in St. Paul’s Centre, Havre Boucher, visiting 2-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Angus MacGillivray officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Paul’s Centre or any charity. Arrangements under the direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.

Chronicle Herald Friday Aug 19, 1977 FRANKVILLE — Mrs. Wilfred I. Fougere, 54, of Frankville died Wednesday at Lower South River following a highway accident. Born in Frankville, she was the former Mary Artena Levangie, daughter of Joseph and Mabel (King) Levangie. She was a waitress at the Skye Motel, Port Hastings. Surviving are two daughters, Deborah and Jacquelyn, both at home; two sons, Kelvine, Lower Sackville; and Terry, at home; three sisters, Eleanor (Mrs. Delvert Comeau), Halifax; Daisy, Montreal; and Katheline (Mrs. Donald Boudreau), Timberlea; five brothers, Garfield, Moncton; Sanford, Halifax; Sidney, Bedford; Adrian, Frankville; and Robert, Montreal. She was predeceased by her husband and one sister. The body is at Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. in Saint Paul’s Church, Havre Boucher, Rev. A. A. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Jan 2, 1975 Peter Alfred Durant, 74, of 3616 Acadia Street, Halifax was buried Saturday in Gate of Heaven cemetery following funeral service. Born in Pomquet, Antigonish County, he was a son of the late Ephraim and Sarah Jane (Mallong) Durant. He was a retired employee of King’s College and previously worked at the Halifax Hotel. He is survived by three daughters, Mary (Mrs. William Doucette) and Ester, both of Halifax; and Muriel (Mrs. Philip Reece), Ottawa; three sons, Robert, Halifax; Peter, Hampton, Ont.; and Harold, Orillia, Ont.; five sisters, Marian, Eva (Mrs. Eddie Durant), Emma (Mrs. John Cameron) and Stella (Mrs. Louis Droussarg), all of Pomquet; and Ester (Mrs. John Briand), L’Ardoise, Cape Breton; two brothers, Isaac and Clarence, both of Halifax; 21 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Ester MacDonald.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Nov 27, 1990 JEFFREY, Phyllis Marie — 67, Halifax, died Sunday in Victoria General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late James C. and Marguerite (Hawkins) Healy. She recently retired from the Premiers office, where she served as Administrative Assistant to former premiers John Buchanan and Gerald Regan. Prior to that, she was Secretary to the President of Mount St. Vincent University. She was a member of St. Agnes Parish. She is survived by her husband, L.C. (Cliff): a daughter, Lynn (Mrs. Gary Brimble), Halifax; three sons, Clifford, Calgary; Kevin, Halifax; Alan, Waterloo; three sisters, Gertrude (Mrs. Lionel Lenihan); Marguerite (Mrs. John Caines); Heather (Mrs. Wayne Nicks), all of Halifax; four grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, James. The body is in Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Halifax, visiting 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, Wednesday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Agnes Parish, Halifax, Rev. Robie MacPherson officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Monday Aug 8, 1966 PAUL L. LELANC GLACE BAY — Paul L. Leblanc, 68, of Glace Bay, died in the East General Hospital in Toronto, after a short illness. A native of Cheticamp, he had lived in Glace Bay for 42 years. For 19 years, he was employed with the post office as a mail carrier. He retired in 1958. He was a member of Holy Family Church and the Holy Name Society and was active in many parish activities. He was also connected with Royal Canadian Legion activities and was at one time, welfare officer with branch 40, Passchendale. Surviving besides his wife, are five sons, Edgar and Len, Glace Bay; John Joe, Halifax; Melvin, Toronto; and Cecil, at home; eight daughters Rita (Mrs. Sam Marshall), Pauline (Mrs. Beverley Anson), both of Halifax; Mabel (Mrs. Murray Marsh), Windsor, N.S.; Annie (Mrs. Jerry Ault), Petawawa, Ont.; Jessie (Mrs. Raymond Marshall), Winnipeg; Hattie, Sydney; Evangeline, at home; and Sister Leon Marie, Les Filles de Jesus, Moncton; one brother, John, Glace Bay, and one sister, Mrs. Adele Macintyre, Pickering, Ont. He was buried in St. Joseph’s cemetery; MacLeod’s Crossing.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Feb 5, 1983 John David MacNeil PORT HAWKESBURY —John David (Jack) MacNeil, 81, died Thursday at home. Born in Janvrins Island, he was a son of the late Dan and Effie (Robinson) MacNeil. He was a retired employee of the CNR and a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Port Hawkesbury. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Lida LeBlanc; nine daughters, Clara (Mrs. Francis MacDonald), Halifax; Marie (Mrs. Murdock MacNeil), Janvrins Island; Beatrice (Mrs. Archie MacInnis), Mrs. Stella Marryatt, and Martina (Mrs. Frances Lamey), all of Port Hawkesbury; Mona (Mrs. Thomas MacLean), Cleveland; Joan (Mrs. Gary MacRae), Port Hastings; Katie (Mrs. Guy Boutilier), Wallaceburg, Ont., and Yvonne, at home; four sons, Malcolm and Johnnie, both of Port Hawkesbury; Russell and James, both of Port Hastings; five sisters, Stella, Katie, Violet, and Florence, all of Halifax, and Helen, Iona; two brothers, Roddle, Sydney; Hiriam, Hamilton, Ont.; 46 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by five sons, a daughter, two brothers, a sister and a great-grandson. The body is at the family home. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Sunday in St. Joseph’s Church, with burial in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday June 28, 1984 LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS — Robert Proctor, 79, died Wednesday at the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Lower River Inhabitants, he was a son of the late Isaac and Catherine (Malcolm) Proctor. He was a retired steelworker at SYSCO. He was a member of St. Francis De Sales Parish and a veteran of the Second World War. He is survived by a brother, Ernest, Grantville. He was predeceased by five brothers and five sisters. The body will be in the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury after 7 p.m. today. Funeral will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Francis De Sales Church, Lower River Inhabitants, Rev. Robert Mac Neil officiating. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday June 19, 1976 BRENTWOOD — Isaac Earl Proctor, 58, of Brentwood, Colchester County, and formerly of Truro, died Friday at Colchester Hospital, Truro. Born in Lower River Inhabitants, he was a son of the late Isaac and Catherine (Malcolm) Proctor. He was employed by the CNR for 34 years prior to retirement. He was an adherent of the First United Church, Truro. Surviving is his wife, the former Mable Singer; one sister, Mrs. Suzanne Dwyer, Point Tupper; three brothers, Ernest, Robert and William, all of Point Tupper; three step-daughters, Hazel (Mrs. Murray Morris), Sussex, N.B.; Evelyn (Mrs. MacCarrins), and Barbara (Mrs. Ralph Agnew), both of Saint John, N.B.; five step-sons, Gordon Elliott, Brockville, Ont.; Jack Elliott, Ontario; Donald Elliott, Saint John; Charles Elliott and Wayne Elliott, both of Brookfield. He was predeceased by three sisters, Rose, Lucinda and Clarice; and one brother, George. The body is at Mattatall’s Funeral Home, Truro where funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Rev. David MacNaughton officiating. Interment will be in Watson Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday June 21, 1978 LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS — Susanna Jane Dwyer, 66, Lower River Inhabitants, Richmond County died Monday at home. Born in Lower River she was a daughter of the late Isaac and Catherine Malcolm Proctor. Surviving are a son Bill, two granddaughters in California, and three brothers, Robert, William and Ernest, all of Lower River. The body is at the home of her brother, William Proctor. Funeral will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis De Sales Church. Burial will be in the Parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday May 25, 1984 LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS — Alexander Hugh Hayes, 46, of Lower River Inhabitants, died Wednesday in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Antigonish, he was the son of Roderick Emmett Hayes and the late Mary (Doyle) Hayes. He was a snow plough operator for the Department of Transportation. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Church, Lower River Inhabitants. He is survived by his wife, the former Jean MacNeill; his stepmother, the former Bessie Malcolm, two daughters, Sharon (Mrs. Austen McNamara), Port Hawkesbury; Cindy, CFB Borden, Ont.; a son, David, Dartmouth; four sisters, Alice (Mrs. William Jessome), Sydney Forks; Clara (Mrs. Arthur Hopper), Fall River; Winnie (Mrs. James Mills), Donna (Mrs. Ronald Burke), both of Dartmouth; a brother, Danny, Edmonton; and a grandchild. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Agnes, and a brother, Roderick. The body is in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Francs de Sales Church. Lower River Inhabitants, Rev. Robert Wicks officiating, with burial in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday June 7, 1977 Lawrence Sampson, 80, 5515 Victoria Road, Halifax, died Monday at home. Born in Rockdale, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Martell) Sampson. He was a retired freight handler and an usher at St. Mary’s Basilica for 53 years. He received the Diocesan Medal of Merit. Surviving are his wife, the former Lucy Harris; three sons, Gordon, Rockingham; Raymond and Vincent, both of Dartmouth; five daughters, Doris (Mrs. L. Deveaux) and Evelyn (Mrs. E. Pottie), both of Halifax; Marie (Mrs. N. Rutka) and Isabel (Mrs. G. Doyle), both of Dartmouth; Lillian (Mrs. D. Campbell), of Ardoise; three brothers, Gilbert, Elias and Raymond, all of Halifax; a sister, Katheline (Mrs. A. Tomboline), Halifax; 27 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers and two half-brothers. The body is at Snow’s Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held in St. Mary’s Basilica on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery. A rosary will be held at the Funeral home tomorrow evening.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 14, 1985 Mrs. Mary Anita (May) Kelly; 88, Halifax, died Friday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Arichat, she was the daughter of the late Capt. Paul and Cecile (Bouche) Landry. She was a resident of Halifax most of her life. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Matilda O’Neil, Niagara Falls, Ont.; Mrs. Alice Pass and Mrs. Lillian Hagen, both of Halifax; a brother, Dan, Spokane, Wash.; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold; a sister, Emily; four brothers, Charles, Herb, Wallace and Joseph. The body is in Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home. Funeral mass was Monday in St. Agnes Church, Halifax. Burial was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 16, 1988 MACNEIL, Roderick Daniel — 56, Lower River Inhabitants, died Saturday as a result of a motor vehicle accident at Boylston. Born in Janvrin Harbour he was a son of the late Alphonse and Elizabeth (LeBlanc) MacNeil. A fisherman on the Cape Fortune, sailing with National Sea Products, Canso, he was a member of UFCW Local 1252. He was a member of St. Francis De Sales Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Jane Hill; two daughters, Rose Ann and Verla, both at home; three stepdaughters, Valeria (Mrs. Rafuse DeCoste), Port Hawkesbury; Carolyn (Mrs. Paul McNamara), Lower River Inhabitants; Louise (Mrs. Calvin Thomas), Dartmouth; a son, Andrew, at home: two stepsons, Brian, Rocky Bay; David, Lower River Inhabitants; eight sisters, Katie (Mrs. Francis Boudreau), St. Peters; Doris (Mrs. George Dorey), Janvrin Island; Mamie (Mrs. Henry Sampson), Sampsonville; Anita (Mrs. Harold Tate), Grosvenor: Florence Farrell, Caledonia Mills; Peggy (Mrs. Nicholas Fougere) and Annie Mae (Mrs. Raymond Savoy), both of Toronto; Claire (Mrs. Charles Waterfield), Halifax; two stepsisters, Mary Bates, Halifax: Gertie, Pictou; a brother, Patrick, Caledonia Mills; a stepbrother, Murdock, Janvrin; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Vincent, and a stepsister, Loret. The body will be in the family residence, Lower River Inhabitants, after 2 p.m. today. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Francis De Sales Church, Lower River Inhabitants, Rev. Robert MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, West Arichat.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 19, 1986 EVANSTON — Douglas Joseph (Dougie) Proctor, 18, Evanston, Richmond County, died Friday as a result of a car-pedestrian accident. Born in Arichat, he was a son of Laughlin (Lauchie) and Pauline (MacNamara) Proctor. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Whiteside. He is survived by three sisters, Rosemary, (Mrs. Dale Haigh), and Rita (Mrs. Barry MacQuarrie), both of Evanston; Sheila, (Mrs. Kevin Knox), Halifax; three brothers, Gerard, Evanston; Steve, and Darren, both at home; a maternal grandmother, Mrs. Cecilia MacNamara; three nieces and two nephews. He was predeceased by a maternal grandfather and paternal grandparents. The body is in the family residence, Evanston. Funeral mass will be 3 p.m. today in St Francis De Sales Church, Lower River Inhabitants, Inverness[sic] County; Reverend Robert MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Whiteside.

Chronicle Herald Friday Sept 8, 1972 Mrs. Wilfred Goyetche, 64, of Dartmouth died Wednesday at the Halifax infirmary. She was the former Mary Arsenault, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Medrick Arsenault of Cape Breton. She is survived by her husband, four sons, Arthur, in Ontario; Raymond, Clarence, and Gerald, all of Dartmouth; one daughter Shirley (Mrs. Donald Anderson), Chezzetcook, two brothers, Albert and Peter, Dartmouth, two sisters, Carrie (Mrs. Robert Pettipas), Chezzetcook, and Rosie (Mrs. Joseph Poirier), Halifax, and several grandchildren. The body is at MacDonald's Funeral Home, Dartmouth, and funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 24, 1988 GOYETCHE, Joseph Wilfred — 81, Dartmouth, formerly of Arichat, died Saturday in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Arichat, he was a son the late Jeffery Arthur and Sabine (Boudrot) Goyetche. He served in the Canadian Navy during the Second World War and became a fisherman after he left the navy. In his later years, he was a commissionaire at CFB Shearwater. He is survived by four sons, Arthur, Winnipeg; Raymond, Dartmouth; Clarence, Moncton; Gerald, Dartmouth; a daughter, Shirley (Mrs. Donald Anderson), Chezzetcook; two brothers, Arthur, West Bay; Godfrey, U.S.A.; two sisters, Ida Stone, Arichat, Louise Jodrey, Berwick; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Arsenault; a brother, Delore. The body has been cremated. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Canadian Heart Foundation or Diabetes Foundation.

Chronicle Herald Thursday April 16, 1981 Charles Martell, 70, of Halifax died Wednesday in Fairview Villa Nursing Home. Born in Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Charles and Lois (Mombourquet) Martell. Surviving are two daughters, Audrey (Mrs. T.E. Hull), Armdale, and Helen (Mrs. James Conway), Sackville; a son Walter, Dartmouth; three sisters, Rose (Mrs. F. Pottie), L’Ardoise, Cape Breton; Annie (Mrs. T. Pubilcover) and Mary (Mrs. James Beazley), both of Halifax; three brothers, Henry and Felix, both of L’Ardoise, and Ernest, Vancouver; 11 grandchildren and a great- grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife Kathleen and a son Charles Jr. The body has been cremated. Memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Heart Fund or any charity.

Chronicle Herald Monday Jan 4, 1982 RIVER BOURGEOIS — Mrs. Agnes Boucher, 89, of River Bourgeois, died Friday in Strait-Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in River Bourgeois, she was a daughter of the late Edmund and Margaret (Fougere) Landry. She is survived by two daughters, Hilda (Mrs. Delore Burke) and Mrs. Eva Gardner and a sister, Mrs. Beatrice Landry, all of River Bourgeois; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Alex, and a daughter, Bernice. The body is in St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, where funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday, Rev. J.J. Macdonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday May 25, 1984 Daniel Peters, 69, of 35 Pinegrove Drive, Halifax, died Thursday in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Daniel and Emma (Marchand) Peters. He was a stevedore for over 20 years. He was a Second World War veteran and a member of the St. Michael's Golden Age Club. He is survived by four sons, Gary, Toronto; Enos, Darrell, Daniel all of Halifax; two daughters, Mrs. Rita Benjamin, Halifax; Debbie, (Mrs. Ian MacKeen), Edmonton; two brothers, Alphonse and Morris, both of Halifax; five sisters, Katie, (Mrs. Murdock Barrett), and Mrs. Emiline Sampson, both of L'Ardoise; Mrs. Margaret Sampson, Sydney; Serena (Mrs. Leonard Landry), Halifax; Beatrice, (Mrs. George Briand), Montreal; and five grandchildren.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Nov 27, 1984 SMELT BROOK — John Emile (Jack) Briand, 70, of Smelt Brook, Victoria County, died Friday in Charlottetown. Born in Smelt Brook, he was a son of the late William and Martha (Dixon) Briand. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Smelt Brook. He served overseas during the Second World War with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders. He worked for several years as a national park commissionaire following retirement. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Fitzgerald; three daughters, Freda (Mrs. Robert Langenhahn), High Prairie, Alta.; Dorothy (Mrs. Mario Mercer), Lower Sackville; Shirley (Mrs. Raymond Griffith), St. Alberts, Alta.; three sons, Clifford, Charlottetown; Leonard, St. John’s; John Jr., Pictou; three sisters, Mary (Mrs. James MacKinnon) and Jennie (Mrs. Francis Ramble), both of Smelt Brook; Mable (Mrs. Alexandra Dunphy), Dartmouth; nine brothers, Henry, Wilfred and Ernest, all of Smelt Brook; Kelson and Harold, both of White Point; Manion, Douglas and James, all in Ontario; Chester, Winnipeg. He was predeceased by a son, Hugh Kennedy; two brothers, William and Harry; a sister Alice. Funeral will be 11 a.m. today in St. Joseph’s Church, Dingwall, Rev. Peter MacDonald officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Church.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 19, 1986 Port Hawkesbury - Mrs. Lillian Mabel Warner, 81, 191 MacDonald Street, Port Hawkesbury, died Saturday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Isle Madame, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Elizabeth (Greencorn) LeLacheur. She was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Port Hawkesbury. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by four daughters, Elsie, (Mrs. Earl Chisholm), Port Hastings; Lanna, (Mrs. Harold Blacquiere), St. Nicholas, P.E.I.; Alice, (Mrs. Albert LeBlanc), Belle Cote, Inverness County; Evelyn, (Mrs. George Sutherland); Port Hawkesbury; 21 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold, a son, Bud, three sons in infancy, and a sister, Alice, six brothers, Charlie, Alfred, Peter, Robert, William, and Alonzo. The body is in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in, St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Robert Day officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph's Church building fund.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday July 20, 1982 LEWISDALE — Mary Ann Joyce, 66, of Lewisdale died Sunday at the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Lewisdale, she was the daughter of the late Michael T. and Sabine Rose (Samson) Sampson. She is survived by her husband Lawrence; five daughters, Patsy (Mrs. Jerry Jeffrey), Lower Sackville; Donna (Mrs. Gary Samson), Lewisdale; Bernice, at home; Agnes (Mrs. Leo Fougere), River Bourgeois; Shirley (Mrs. Ray Clorey), Halifax; a son Edward, Lewisdale; three sisters, Theresa (Mrs. Francis Boudreau), Antigonish; Sabine Rose (Mrs. Simon Landry), Petit de Grat; Mary Jane (Mrs. Leo Sampson), Toronto; and one half-sister, Mrs. George LeBlanc, Margaree; eight brothers, Freddie and Arthur, both of Timberlea; Helaire, Lewisdale; Francis, Petit de Grat; Walter, Felix, and Joe, all of Ontario; Tommy, Oromocto; one half-brother, Joe, Lewisdale; and seventeen grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Edward D. Doyle; a sister in infancy; two brothers, Leo and Michael; three half-brothers, Willie, John, and Albert; two grandchildren, Sheila Clorey and Bradford Doyle. The body is at her residence in Lewisdale, with funeral services to be held from St. Lewis Church, Lewisdale, Wednesday at 10 a.m., Rev C. P. Girroir officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Heart Foundation, the Izaak Walton Killam Hospital for Children, or the Strait Richmond Hospital.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Nov 27, 1984 PETIT DE GRAT — Mary Clarisse Goyetche, 64, of Petit de Grat, died Sunday at home. Born in Westville, she was a daughter of the late John A. and Stella (Boudreau) Boudreau. She is survived by two daughters, Colleen (Mrs. Paul Boudreau), Petit de Grat; Connie (Mrs. Donald Keeping), Port Hawkesbury; four sons, Tommy, Donald and James, all of Petit de Grat; Alcide, Edmonton; two brothers, Robert, Montreal; Alphonse, Westville, seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John Francis. The body is in St .Joseph's Church, Petit de Grat, where the funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Rev. Bill Burke officiating, with burial in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 16, 1988 DAVID, Marie Sophie — 90, Arichat, died Friday in St. Anne Community Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Born in Dover, Guysborough County, she was a daughter of the late Jeffrey and Flora (Boudreau) Richard. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Francois; two daughters, Jacqueline (Mrs. Alfred Landry), Petit de Grat: Monica (Mrs. Ambrose Martell), Arichat; a son, Aurel, Arichat: three sisters, Mrs. Eva Marchand, Arichat; Mrs. Ella Quevillon, Montreal; Mrs. Evelyn Boudreau, Petit de Grat; a brother, Willie, Petit de Grat; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Francis and Baptiste; two sisters, Martha and Clara. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. today in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Rev. Hugh MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 24, 1975 Charles James Pottie, 53, of 5674 North Street, Halifax, died Thursday at Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Simon and Margaret (Roach) Pottie. Surviving are two sisters, Florence (Mrs. Fred Deveau) Halifax, and Mary (Mrs. Harry Priske), Vancouver; one brother, Peter, Halifax; and several nieces and nephews. The body is at Snow’s Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick’s Church. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday May 4, 1991 BOUCHER, Beatrice Rose - 88, Arichat, Richmond County, died Thursday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Henriette (Hubert) DeWolfe. She is survived by a daughter, Jean (Mrs. Wilbert DeCoste), West Arichat; a son, Clem, Arichat; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Jeantil; a sister, Minnie; four brothers, Willie, Frankie, Freddie, Albert. The body is in C.H. Boudreau's Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat, Rev. Raymond Girroir officiating. Burial to follow in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Saint Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat.

Chronicle Herald Monday Aug 24, 1970 John (Pate) Pottie, 85, of 6129 Allen Street, Halifax, died Saturday in the Basinview Home. Born in West L'Ardoise, Mr. Pottie was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pottie. He is survived by one sister, Hattie, (Mrs. William Roache), one brother Ernest, both of Halifax, and several nieces and nephews. The body is at Cruikshank's Funeral home, Robie Street. Funeral will be held from St. Theresa's Church Tuesday at 9 a.m. with interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Oct 7, 1991 SMITH, Martha Ann 78,35 Drumdonald St., Halifax, died Saturday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in L’Ardoise, Cape Breton, she was a daughter at the late William and Alice (Martell) Sampson. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann, Halifax; four brothers, Raymond, Lorenzo, Gilbert, all of L’Ardoise; Wilfred, Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her husband, William T. Smith; a brother Napolean; a sister, Florence. The body is in J. Albert Walker’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. John the Baptist Church, Purcell’s Cove Road, Rev. Bernard Landry officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lane Community Clinic, 2494 Robie St.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Jan 22, 1972 Walter Pascal Briand, 86, of 1325 Dresden Row, Halifax, died Friday in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in L’Ardoise, Cape Breton, he was the son of the late Pascal and Henrietta (Mombourquette) Briand. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Buckler, Halifax; Florence (Mrs. Louise Moro), Bedford; two sons, Arthur James and Harold Michael, both of Halifax; 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth. The body is at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Robie Street, Halifax. Funeral service will be held Monday at 9 a.m. in. St. Mary’s Basilica. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Nov 6, 1982 EVANSTON, Richmond County — Mrs. Marie King, 80, of Evanston, died Friday in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Hureauville, she was the daughter of the late Leone and Felicite (Martell) Hureau. She is survived by a daughter, Helen (Mrs. Art Coakley), Florence; five sons, Rev. Raymond, North Sydney; Paul, Thunder Bay, Ont.; Fred, Belleville, Ont.; Walter, Evanston; Elmer, Weston, Ont.; two sisters, Cora, Boston; Jean, Wrenthem, Mass.; and 15 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry; two sisters, Mary and Evangeline; four brothers, Raymond, Wallace, Charles and Thomas. The body is in MacDonald’s Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday in St. Francis de Sales Church, Lower River. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Nov 6, 1982 I.H. (Sid) Pottie dies in Halifax LIVERPOOL — I. H. (Sid) Pottie, 74, of Liverpool, died Thursday in Keddy’s Nursing Home, Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Isidore and Sophie (Briand) Pottie. He moved to Liverpool in 1929 as an original employee of Mersey Paper Company Ltd. after graduating from Dalhousie University with a BA. (distinction) in chemistry and math. For many years, he was a professional photographer in Liverpool in addition to his career with Mersey. He was a member of the technical section of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association and a past chairman of the Atlantic branch. He retired from Bowater’s Mersey Paper Company as production manager in 1973 after a career spanning four decades. Surviving are four sons, Michael, Berwick; James, Surrey, B.C.; David, Bridgewater, and Edward, Tantallon; two sisters, Mary (Mrs. Cam Morgan) and Margaret (Mrs. Doyle Barleson), both of Halifax; six brothers, Clary, Montreal; James, Patrick, Edward, John and Charles, all of Halifax; and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Margaret Mary Gillis. The body is in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday in St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Liverpool, Rev. David MacDonald officiating, with burial in St. Gregory’s Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Dec 27, 1976 Mrs. John Leo Pottie, 55, of 5512 Stoneham Court, Halifax, died Sunday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in Martin’s Point, Lunenburg County, she was the former Vera Mae Shupe, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Percy Shupe. At the time of her death she was employed with Hoyt’s Moving and Storage. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Alexis and Terry, both at home; Donna (Mrs. John Campbell), Rexdale, Ont.; three sisters, Ivy (Mrs. Preston Tinkham), Coddle’s Harbor; Marjorie (Mrs. Alexander Carmichael), Halifax: and Viola (Mrs. Marcel Deshales), Montreal; two brothers, Russell and Donald, both in Martin’s Point. She was predeceased by one sister Effie, and one brother, Robie. The body is at Snow’s Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen’s Church, Halifax, Rev. T. C. O'Toole officiating. Burial will be in St. Martin’s cemetery, Martin’s River. Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Jan 18, 1983 Joseph Simon Benoit, 84, of 5514 Atlantic Street, Halifax, died Sunday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Grand Dig Ferry, Cape Breton, he was, a son of Simon and Mary (Lowery) Benoit. He was employed with Nova Scotia Light and Power for 42 years, retiring 18 years ago. He is survived by his wife, the former Edith Lowe; a son, Donald Joseph, Kitchener, Ont.; a brother Alec, Boston; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Minnie Assiff; four brothers, John, Charles, Everett and Leo; two sisters, Minnie and Rose. The body is in Cruickshank’s Funeral Home, Street, Halifax. Funeral mass will be 10 am. Wednesday in Canadian Martyr’s Church, Halifax, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Apr 11, 1984 Edward Joseph Pottie, 68, of 2949 William Hunt Avenue, Halifax, died Tuesday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Isadore and Sophie (Briand) Pottie. Prior to his retirement he was employed by the Halifax Seed Company for over 40 years. He was well known in sporting circles, having played baseball in the former people’s league at the Halifax Commons; softball in the former south end league; and basketball in the city intermediate league. He also coached junior players at the Catholic Boys Club. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Morgan and Mrs. Margaret Burleson, both of Halifax; four brothers, Clary, Montreal; James, John and Charles, all of Halifax. He was predeceased by two brothers, Isadore and Patrick. The body is in Snow’s Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Saint Agnes Church, Halifax, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Foundation.

Chronicle Herald Thursday March 7, 1985 Mary Ann (Pottie) Morgan, 75, of 2949 William Hunt Avenue, Halifax, died Wednesday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Isidore and Sophie (Brian) Pottie. She was a long- time employee of Simpsons Limited and Dominion Stores. She is survived by her husband Walter (Cam); a sister, Margaret Burleson, Halifax; four brothers, Clary, Montreal; James, John and Charles, all of Halifax. She was predeceased by three brothers, Isidore, Patrick and Edward. The body is at Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax. Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Agnes Church, Halifax, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity.

Chronicle Herald Thursday July 28, 1988 MARTELL, George Alexander — 95, Richmond Villa, St. Peter’s, Richmond County, formerly of Rockdale died Tuesday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Rockdale, he was a son of the late Aime and Marguerite (Poirer) Martell. He was a fisherman most of his life. He is survived by his second wife, the former Mary Madeline Landry; three sons, George, Petit de Grat; Freddie, Little Anse; Clarence, Rockdale; five daughters, Bertha (Mrs. Ken Orchard), Halifax; Eva (Mrs. Lorne Horton), Dartmouth; Anna (Mrs. Ernie Doupe), Prince Rupert, B.C.; Bernice (Mrs. Weldon Leach), Windsor, Ont.; Beatrice Beaulieu, Rockdale; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine LeRoux, Mrs. Eva Martell, both of Rockdale; a brother, John, Malden, Mass.; 25 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Arthemise Landry; a daughter, Arthemise MacDonald; an infant son; four brothers, Charlie, Fred, George, Jim; seven sisters, Ada, Bertha, Minnie, Louise, Jenny, two in infancy. The body is in Holy Guardian Angel Parish Funeral Home, L’Ardoise. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Guardian Angel Church, L’Ardoise, Rev. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Richmond Villa Activity Department or the Canadian Cancer Society or to charity of choice.

Chronicle Herald Friday Nov 23, 2001 NOADE, Gerald Joseph — 70, Cambridge, died suddenly Wednesday November 21, 2001, in Valley Regional Hospital. Born May 28, 1931, in Montague, P.E.I., he was a son of the late Edward and Margaret (Curran) Noade. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sheila (Landry) Noade, daughters, Donna Elaine (Mrs. Edward Reardon) Saint John, NB.; Brenda Joyce (Mrs. David Henn) Halifax; sons, Gerald Frederick (Patricia), Timberlea; Stephen Edward (Carole Ann) Mount Uniacke; 13 grandchildren; brothers, William, Windsor, Ont.; Thomas, Montreal; Joseph, Halifax; Edward, Dartmouth; Robert, Truro; sister, Margaret (Mrs. Vincent Sampson), Dartmouth. He was predeceased by brothers, James, Frank and Terrance. Having been born on a farm in Prince Edward Island, Gerald always had longed to retire to the country. His retirement years were happily spent on his little "Kingdom” in Cambridge. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 24, in Saint Pius X Church, Fairview. Reception to follow in the church hall with interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. His family and friends will miss him dearly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of your choice.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Jan 23, 1972 Robert Pottie, 78, of 5537 Macara Street, Halifax, died Friday in Fairview Villa Nursing Home, Halifax. Born in L’Ardoise, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Felix Pottie. He is survived by two daughters, Louise (Mrs. Henry Cleveland), Halifax; Mary (Mrs. Walter Lohnes), Toronto; three sons, Vincent, Fredericton, N.B.; Francis, Toronto; Edmund, Halifax; three sisters, Cecilia (Walter Nordin) and Sadie Roach, both of Halifax; Mrs. Elizabeth Pendergast, Sydney; two brothers, Wilfred, Halifax; Ned, L’Ardoise; and two grandchildren. The body is at the R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Bayers Road, Halifax. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in St. Pius X Church, with Rev. F. Quinlan officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Monday Feb 10, 1992 POTTIE, Margaret Elise -65, Lower Sackville, died Saturday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Myrtle (Cooper) Spears. She is survived by a son, Clifford, Halifax; three daughters, Sharon Fisher, Halifax; Linda (Mrs. David Mercer), Timberlea: Mary-Lynn (Mrs. Robert Foley), Whites Lake; a brother, Allan Spears, Hamilton, Ont.; five sisters, Selma (Mrs. Ralph Whalen), Pearl (Mrs. Edward Kubas), Judith (Mrs. Ignagio Leone), all of Hamilton, Ont.; Helen Benard, Onaping Falls, Ont.; Ruth (Mrs. Louis Bevis), Hatchet Lake; 10 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford; a son in infancy. The body is in Snow’s Funeral Home, Halifax, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. John Vianney Church, Lower Sackville. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Izaak Walton Killiam Children’s Hospital.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Mar 12, 1977 Edmund Paul Pottie, 50, of 5229 Tobin Street, Halifax, died Friday at Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Poirier) Pottie. He was employed with Modern Cleaners at the Victoria General Hospital. He was veteran of World War Two. He is survived by two sisters, Mary (Mrs. Walter Lohnes), West Clifford; Louise (Mrs. Henry Cleveland), Halifax; and two brothers, Vincent, Glendale; and Francis, Toronto. The body is in the R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday from St. Lawrence church, Rev. Ronald MacKinnon officiating. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Connections for Raymond Pottie? s/o Alfred Pottie and Lillian Rhyno? Chronicle Herald Saturday Oct 7, 1989 POTTIE, Agatha (Agnes) - 59, Westmount, Cape Breton, died Thursday in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Susanna (MacKenna) Sullivan. She was a member of Holy Rosary Parish, Westmount. She had been involved in many activities of the church and the local community, particularly the Westmount Senior Citizens Club and the Westmount Community Council. She is survived by her husband, Raymond; three daughters, Lillian (Mrs. Douglas Wilde), Westmount; Raylene (Mrs. Alvin MacDonald), Eastern Passage; Dorothy, at home; four sisters Mrs. Dorothy Pottie, Westmount; Mary (Mrs. Gordon Skinner), Delores (Mrs. James Graham), Marie (Mrs. William Hillier), all of Sydney; three brothers, Maurice, Kareem, both of Sydney; Edward, Toronto; five grandchildren. She was predeceased by six brothers; six sisters. The body is in the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral mass will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in Holy Rosary Church, Rev. Joe Muise officiating.

Chronicle Herald Friday Oct 10, 1986 Catherine Christina Burke, of 3580 Rosemeade Avenue, Halifax, died Wednesday in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Lower L’Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (MacNeil) Murphy. She is survived by three daughters, Frances (Mrs. Walter Bowen), Dartmouth; Barbara (Mrs. William King) and Shirley (Mrs. Nelson Eddy), both of Halifax; three sons, William, Wellington; Patrick, Halifax; and Gerald, Beaver Bank; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Patrick; two daughters, Eileen and Dorothy; a sister, Mary, and a brother, Michael. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church, Monsignor F. Melanson officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mount St. Vincent Guest House.

Chronicle Herald Friday Aug 7, 1987 Margaret Catherine DeWolfe, 84, Northwood Manor, Halifax, died Wednesday at Victoria General Hospital. Born in L’Ardoise, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Placide and Sophie Martel. She is survived by two brothers, Vincent, Halifax; Allaird, St. Peter's; a daughter; Doris, Victoria; six sons, Vincent, St. Peter’s; Leo and Lawrence, Edmonton; Gerald, Dartmouth; Nelson, Enfield; Murray, Halifax; numerous grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Arthur; a sister, Cora. The body is at Dartmouth Funeral Home. funeral arrangements are incomplete. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Saturday October 7, 1989 POTTIE, Beulah Pearl - 72, Halifax, died Friday in St. Vincent's Guest Home. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late James and Grace (Shiers) Knight. She was a charter member of Canadian Martyrs Parish, Halifax. She is survived by her husband, Edward; two Sons, Robert and David, both of Lower Sackville; two daughters, Barbara (Mrs. William McCarron) and Susan (Mrs. Barry Sibley), both of Lower Sackville; a sister, Minnie Wells, Pugwash; six grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Anna; two brothers, James and Ashley. The body is in Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home, 2032 Robie St., visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Canadian Martyrs Church, Inglis Street, Rev. Kenneth Casey officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia.

Chronicle Herald Saturday July 30, 1966 BARRIOS BEACH — The funeral for William Patrick Petipas, 78, of Barrios Beach was held at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Tracadie. He was the son of the late Hubert and Mary (DeCoste) Petipas and was a member of St, Peter’s Parish, Holy Name Society. He is survived by his wife, the former Bertha Gerrior; six sons, Joseph Barrios Beach; Edward, Santa Monica, Cal.; Anthony, Hamilton, Ont.; John, Vancouver; Arthur, Tracadie; Gerard, at home; seven daughters, Mary (Mrs. Francis Fougere), Tracadie; Bernadette (Mrs. Daniel MacIsaac) of Cross Roads, N.S.; Catherine (Mrs. Kenneth MacGrail) and Josephine (Mrs. Fernand Legault), both of Montreal; Alice (Mrs. Maxie Mombourquette), L’Ardoise; Helen (Mrs. Elmer Catie), Barrios Beach; Phyllis (Mrs. Lawrence Bembin),Toronto. Also surviving are four brothers, Peter and Desira, both in Quincy, Mass.; Jerry, Stellarton; and Bennie, Barrios Beach; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Brow, Cape Jack and Bertha (Mrs. Joseph Mattie), East Braintree, Mass.; and 40 grandchildren. A son Eugene, three brothers and two sisters are dead.

Chronicle Herald Friday January 24, 1975 ST. PETER’S - Mrs. Margaret Maddox, 95, died Thursday in the Richmond Villa. Born in Soldiers Cove, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Campbell. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, and was a resident of Lewis Cove for most of her life. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert. The body is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Gillan. Funeral service will he held 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Joseph Lynch officiating. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception cemetery, Barra Head.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Apr 5, 2001 SOURISSEAU, Hilda A. — 78, Halifax, died April 4, 2001, at home. Born in West Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Eva May Duann. Survived by husband, Lucien; daughters, Paulette Sourisseau, Hampton N.B.; Anne Saulnier, Halifax; son, George, Halifax; sister, Ina Duann, Halifax; grandchildren, Marc and Stephane, both of Halifax. She was predeceased by five brothers. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Cruikshank’s Halifax Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Eric Theriault officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations to charity of choice.

Chronicle Herald Friday May 28, 1982 Mrs. John Poan, 64, of 2839 Connaught Avenue, Halifax, died Thursday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in West Arichat, Richmond County, she was the former Marie Florence Edwards, a daughter of the late Francis and Minnie (Jane) Edwards. She was a member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church and was employed at the IWK Hospital for Children for 14 years. Surviving, besides her husband, are three daughters, Barbara (Mrs. Donald Crosbie), in Ontario; Astrid (Mrs. Allison Wannamaker), Halifax, and Colleen (Mrs. Tom Sampson), Beaverbank; a son Sidney, Halifax; two brothers, Stanley, Truro, and Leonard, Halifax; 10 grandchildren. The body is in R.D. Lindsay’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Msgr. J. Richard Murphy officiating, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Nov 3, 1977 Mrs. Jean Agatha Benedict, 40, 6254 Lawrence Street, Halifax, died Wednesday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Arichat, the former Jean McGrath, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Ethel (Edwards) McGrath. She was an employee of Maritime Telegraph and Telephone for 23 years. She is survived by two sons, Garnet David and Roger Lee, both at home; three brothers, John, Calgary; Morton, Arichat, and Douglas, California; nine sisters, Edith (Mrs. Homer Nickerson), Canso; Clythie (Mrs. Lawrence Smith), Halifax; Patricia (Mrs. Tim Landry), Arichat, Margaret (Mrs. James Gerrior), Ontario; Myra (Mrs. Edward Bastabelle), Halifax; Clara (Mrs. John Theriault), Arichat; Frances (Mrs. Anthony Sampson), Louisdale, Cora (Mrs. Phillip Keating), Lynn, Mass., Naomi (Mrs. Raymond Landry), Petit de Grat. The body is at Snow’s Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Friday at 9 a.m. in St. Theresa’s Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Feb 16, 1970 VALMA P. J. BOUCHER, 60, of 55 Albro Lake Road, died Saturday at Camp Hill Hospital. Born in Arichat he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Boucher. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife the former Kitty Chalk; one daughter, Corrine (Mrs. David Fletcher), Dartmouth; two sisters, Ethel (Mrs. John Williams), California; Anna (Mrs. John Holstein), Zurich, Switzerland; two brothers, Xavier, Victoria, B.C., Gerald, Arichat; and one grandchild. The body at the Dartmouth Funeral Home, Queen Street. Funeral service will be Tuesday 9 a.m. from the St. Anthony Church, Rev. Father John Delouchry will officiate. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday May 7, 1988 COVIN, Albert Joseph - 88, West Arichat, died Thursday at home. Born in West Arichat, he was a son of the late Charles and Marie (Ranson) Covin. He is survived by his wife, Ida; a daughter, Kathleen, Halifax; three step-daughters, Evelyn Ambrus, Calgary; Margaret Glacier, Tilbury Ont.; Lillian Kuhn, Halifax; four step-sons, Victor Macavoy, Germany; Robert Macavoy, Lower Sackville: William Macavoy, Halifax; Albert Covin, Halifax; one brother, Joseph, Halifax; one sister, Kathleen, West Arichat; several grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Stella; two brothers, Peter and Ernest. The body is at Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Robie Street, Halifax. Visiting hours will be 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral service will be 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Russell Street. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Saturday July 24, 1965 Raymond E. Deroche, 6674 Third Street, Halifax, died yesterday at the Halifax infirmary after a lengthy illness. He was 67. Mr. DeRoche worked for the Pickford and Black Stevedoring Company for many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are one brother, Charles, Dartmouth; three sisters, Gertrude (Mrs. S.L. Burton), Victoria B.C.; Marjorie and Mildred both at home, and several nieces and nephews. Remains are resting at the Halifax Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday in time for 10 a.m. mass at St. Agnes Church. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 9, 1988 DESLAURIER, Alphonse Joseph - 80, Dartmouth, formerly of West Arichat, died in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in West Arichat, he was a son of the late Joseph and Eugenle (Forest) Deslaurler. He was employed at HMC Dockyard, Halifax, for 24 years as steamfitter. He is survived by his wife, the former Alexandra Gauthier; a son, Alphonse, Dartmouth; a stepdaughter, Majelline Bowes, Dartmouth; a sister, Fedora, West Arichat; a brother, Patrick, Dartmouth; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers, Edmund, Pierre, Cleopha; two sisters, Mrs. Evangeline Terrio, Mrs. Mary Burke. The body will be cremated. Memorial service will be held 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, St. Mary’s Basilica. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Feb 27, 1986 Alvina (Tena) Dillman, 84, Northwood Manor, died Tuesday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Arichat, Cape Breton, she was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by a son, Ronald Clarence, head of St. Margaret’s Bay; a daughter, Marjorie Doreen (Mrs. Lyman Brown), Halifax; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. The body has been cremated. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Basilica, Halifax. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Fund.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Mar 3, 1979 Willie Joseph Forgeron, 76, of 757 Waverley Road, Dartmouth, died Thursday in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in West Arichat hew as a son of the late Jeffrey and Ann (Fougere) Forgeron. He is survived by a brother Rene, Dartmouth; two sisters, Mrs. J.A. Bond, Halifax; Mrs. Eva DeLaurier, West Arichat; one niece, Mrs. Marie Gillis. He was predeceased by a brother and four sisters. The body is at Mattatall’s Funeral Home, 217 Portland Street. Funeral service will be in St. Thomas More Church Monday at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Robert MacDougall will officiate. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Mar 30, 1987 BROOKSIDE — Mrs. Emelene (Em) P. Holmes, 68, 91 Kelly Rd., Brookside, formerly of 63 Main Ave., Halifax, died Sunday at home. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Evangeline (Terrio) Mombourquette. She is survived by four daughters, Joan MacKenzie, Toronto; Gwendolyn Pero; Sharon Hysert, both of Halifax; Donna (Mrs. Stan Hennigar), Enfield; three sons, George, Brookside; Gerald, Dartmouth; Patrick, Toronto; five sisters, Margaret (Mrs. James Brian), Cape Breton; Helen (Mrs. Gordon Wilkie), Dartmouth; Agnes (Mrs. John Comstock); Florence (Mrs. William Ryan), both of Halifax; Nancy (Mrs. Roy Purcell), Beaver Bank; Nora (Mrs. Leuman Purdy), Goodwood; two brothers, Arthur, Ottawa; Wilfred (Emmadee), Boutilier’s Point; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George; an infant son, Joseph. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax. Visiting hours are 2-9 p.m. today. The body will be cremated. Memorial service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday in St. Christopher's Church, Hatchett Lake. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Nova Scotia Lung Association.

She was Marie Marilda Landry d/o Paul Landry and Sabine 'Celina' Boucher Chronicle Herald Monday Mar 20, 1989 O’NEILL Marie Matilda — 97, Niagara Falls, Ont., died Thursday in Greater Niagara General Hospital. She was born in Arichat. She is survived by a daughter, Laura (Mrs. Carlyle Mac Tavish), Niagara Falls; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard Francis; a daughter, Marguerite, a son, Howard; five brothers and four sisters. The body is in Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral mass will be 9 a.m. today in St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Saturday April 4, 1987 Sadie Eliza Bell, 91, Lakeside, died Wednesday at Park Haven Nursing Home, Halifax. Born in D’Escousse, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Virginia Sampson. She was a member of the Children of Mary. She is survived by a daughter, Marie (Mrs. Harold Coady), Toronto; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Johnson, Halifax; five grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond; a brother, Joseph; a sister, Maude. The body is in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Lakeside. Funeral service is 1 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Church, Rev. Rober Hallet officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Thursday May 28, 1992 LeBLANC, Raymond J. — 60, 71 Spikenard St., Dartmouth, died May 27, 1992 in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Dartmouth, he was a son of the late Paul and Mary (Chaisson) LeBlanc. He is survived by his wife; the former Frances McCluskey four sons, Jimmy, Calgary; Paul, David, Glenn all of Dartmouth; three daughters Patricia MacAskill, Linda Pye, Donna Frecklton, all of Dartmouth; five sisters, Mary McCallum, Ottawa; Gladys Bradley, Stella MacLeod, both of Dartmouth; Lena Boudreau, Porter’s Lake; Bernice Young, Halifax; 11 grandchildren. The body is in Dartmouth Funeral Home, Queen Street, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in St. Thomas More Church, Dartmouth, Rev. Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Canadian Diabetes Association.

Chronicle Herald Friday Sept 27, 1985 George Joseph Martell, 92, 9 Central Avenue, Halifax, died Thursday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in L’Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of the late William and Sarah (Barrett) Martell. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Marie Morton, Eleanor (Mrs. Tony Ivanko) and Jean (Mrs. Ronald Schultz), all of Halifax; three sons, William and Carmen, both of Halifax; and Frank, Kingston; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Arthemise, five brothers, two sisters. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Lawrence Church, Rev. Anthony Mazerolle officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Apr 29, 2002 HOUGHTON, Matilda — 96, Halifax, passed away peacefully April 26, 2002, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born January 13, 1906, in French Cove, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert and Catherine (Sampson) Sampson. Matilda was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her strength of spirit, her kind and loving ways are the gifts she leaves to those who know and love her. She is survived by her children, Jim (Linda), Robert, Linda (Stuart Frickleton), Jean; sisters, Agnes, Gladys, Evangeline; grandchildren, Lisa, Scott (Michelle), Michael, Jasmine, Adele, Amber; great-grandson, Tristan. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, in St. John The Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Purcell's Cove Road, Father Gregory Heenan officiating. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Jan 18, 1977 Mrs. Angeline Barrett, 84, Halifax, died at Victoria General Hospital Sunday. Born at L’Ardoise, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Delina (Gracy) Sampson. Surviving are one son Edward, Dartmouth; a sister Florence, of L’Ardoise, now in Halifax, four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph. The body is at the Halifax Funeral Home, Quinpool Road. Funeral service will be in St. Mary’s Basilica Thursday at 9 a.m., followed by burial in Mount Olivet cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Jan 6, 1979 Mrs. Marie LeBlanc of 79 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, and more recently of Northwood Manor, died in the Victoria General Hospital on Friday. Born in Arichat, Richmond County, she was the daughter of Thomas and Martha Hureau. She spent her early years in Boston, Mass., and was a member of St. Pius 10th Parish in Halifax. She is survived by her husband, Remi; two daughters; Simone, Halifax, and Donna (Mrs. Donald Lystra), Ann Abor, Mich., two grandchildren, Margot and Bradford; three sisters, Jeanette (Mrs. Clara Theriault) and Mrs. Blanche LeBlanc, all of Halifax. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters. The body will be in Snow’s Funeral Home, Windsor Street, at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be Monday in St. Pius 10th Parish at 10 a.m. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 5, 1975 Mrs. John Maclsaac, 86, died Sunday at Halifax Infirmary. Born in Arichat, she was the former Mary J. Dorey, a daughter of the late Henry and Adelle (Landry) Dorey. Surviving are six daughters, Mary (Mrs. Harvey Warner), Christina (Mrs. Kenneth Green), both of Halifax; Veronica (Mrs. Bert Mallor), St. Catharine’s, Ont.; Frances (Mrs. William Harding), Victoria. B.C.: Irene (Mrs. Rome Charest), Toronto; Catherine (Mrs. Carl Husselstrom), Gravenhurst, Ont.; four sons, Colin, Jack, both of Halifax; Henry and Bernard, both of Toronto. She was predeceased by her husband, John. The body is at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, 2032 Robie Street. Funeral mass will be held 8:40 a.m. Tuesday in St. Stephen’s Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Feb 27, 1986 ROCKDALE — James A. Landry, 83, Rockdale, Richmond County, died Tuesday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Rockdale, he was a son of the late William and Annie (Mombourquette) Landry. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth David; three sons, Alfred, Leo, both of Rockdale; Amable, Sydney: a daughter, Della (Mrs. Ambrose Stone), Rockdale; nine grandchildren: four great-grandchildren. The body will be in Holy Guardian Angel Funeral Home, L’Ardoise, after 2 p.m. today. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Church, L'Ardoise, Rev Basil Boudreau officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Feb 16, 1970 Margaret C. Madden, 61, Point Michaud, Richmond County, died Friday in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Port Michaud she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Catherine (Murphy) Madden. Surviving are three sisters, Mary (Mrs. J. Manolopoulos), Halifax; Frances (Mrs. Anthony Sampson), Lower L’Ardoise; Laura (Mrs. James Gillian), St. Peters; two brothers, Edward, Point Michaud; Rev. Bertram, Waterbury, Conn. The body is at the family residence, Point Michaud. Funeral service will be today 9 a.m. at the Guardian Angel Church, L’Ardoise. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday July 29, 1968 MRS. JOSEPH PETERS, 67, of 79 1/2 Withrod Drive, Kline Heights, died Sunday. Born in Terence Bay, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Eva (Slaunwhite) Martin. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, William and George, both of Armdale: and Carl, Rockingham; three daughters, Mary (Mrs. Dewey Richardson), Fairview; Helen (Mrs. Robert Schnare), Halifax; ,Shirley (Mrs. Raymond Smith), Purcell’s Cove; and 12 grandchildren. The body is at the J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Armdale. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Chronicle Herald Saturday May 26, 1984 Bernadette Sanduliak WINNIPEG — Bernadette Sanduliak, 52, of Winnipeg, formerly of Halifax, died Thursday. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth (Sampson) Briand and the late Frank D. Briand. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Maurice; three daughters, Anne-Marie, Mary Anne and Cathy; two sons, Danny and Michael, all of Winnipeg; two brothers, Patrick, Digby; Bernard, Dartmouth; two sisters, May Pauline, Halifax; Margaret (Mrs. Gordon Arnold), Ottawa. She was predeceased by a brother. Francis D. (Curley). Funeral mass will be held 9 a.m. today in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Winnipeg.

Chronicle Herald Monday Oct 16, 2000 SAMPSON, Arthur James - 88, Huntington Point Rd., Kings Co., died Saturday October 14, 2000, in the Valley Regional hospital, Kentville. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late James and Virginia Sampson. He was an Acadian Line Bus Driver for 23 years and retired as head of maintenance at Tantallon Junior high School. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia (Mrs. Rodney Innis), Huntington Point Rd., Kings Co.; grandchildren, Theresa Perrin, Darrell Innis and Michael Innis; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Dominique. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Hilda Devlin; sisters, Emmeline Hanratty and Rita O'Connell; step- brother, Thomas Palmer. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation by request. Funeral service will be 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 17, in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Lakeside, Halifax Co., Rev. James Richards officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to W.C. Hiltz Funeral Parlour, Kentville.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday July 18, 1984 SMITH'S COVE — Patrick Joseph Briand, 61, of Smith’s Cove, Digby Co., died Monday, in Digby General Hospital. Born in L’Ardoise, Cape Breton he was a son of Elizabeth (Sampson) Briand and the late Frank Briand. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 122, Clementsport. He worked for several years at CFB Cornwallis. Besides his mother, he is survived by a brother Bernard, Dartmouth; two sisters, May Pauline, Halifax and Margaret, (Mrs. Gordon Arnold), Ottawa. He was predeceased by a brother, Francis (Curley) and a sister, Bernadette Sanduliak. The body is in Jayne’s Funeral Home, Digby. Funeral mass will be 11:30 am. Thursday, in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Digby. Memorial mass Will be 12:15, Tuesday, July 24, in St. Mary’s Basilica, Halifax.

Chronicle Herald Monday Nov 30, 1987 FOUGERE, Simon Peter — 74, of Halifax, died Saturday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Petit De Grat, he was a son of the late Alexander and Alexina (Marchand) Fougere. He retired after 5 years’ service with Canadian National Railways. He was an active member of St. Mary’s Basilica as an usher and was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for 27 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Anne Rose LeBlanc; three sons, Lawrence, New Zealand; Joseph, Halifax; Peter, Dartmouth; two daughters, Joan (Mrs. Frank Dalziel), Dartmouth; Rita (Mrs. Ted Jennex). Dartmouth; three brothers, Godfrey and Leo, both of Petit De Grat; Francis, Montauk, New York; three sisters, Evelyn and Mathilda, both of Petit De Grat; Clara (Mrs. Tom Robinson), Essex. Ont.; 12 grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Mary and Martha. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home; visiting 2-9 p.m. today. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary’s Basilica, Halifax. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Mary's Basilica, or to Hope Cottage.

Chronicle Herald Monday Nov 24, 1986 Clara M. Theriault, 89, of Halifax, died Sunday in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Arichat, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Martha (Goyetche) Hureau. She was a retired school teacher. She is survived by her son, Gerald, Dartmouth; a sister, Jeannette Hureau, Halifax; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband; Colin; five sisters, Helena, Vinola, Louise, Marie and Blanche; four brothers, Alexander, Arthur, John and George. The body is in Snow’s Funeral Home, Halifax, visiting hours 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today and Tuesday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Agnes Church, Halifax, Rev. Gerald David officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Foundation.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Oct 31, 1972 Freeman Arthur Briand, 56, of 6072 Cunard Street, Halifax, died Monday at the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax he was a son of the late Freeman and Mary (Rennie) Briand. He is survived by his wife, Olive; one daughter; Betty (Mrs. John Keddy), New Brunswick; three brothers; Alex, George and Walter, all of Halifax; three sisters; Bertha (Mrs. Henry Casey), Mrs. Dorothy Leads, Agnes (Mrs. Raymond Murray), all of Halifax; four grandchildren. The body is at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral service will be held 9 a.m. Thursday from St. Patrick’s Church, Halifax. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery, Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Dec 31, 1991 LEBLANC, Lucy Mae - 85, West Arichat, Richmond County, died Sunday in Northwood Centre, Halifax. Born in West Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Aucoin) LeBlanc. She is survived by a step-sister, Violet Dorey, Halifax; a step-brother, Willard LeBlanc, Stellarton; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Mary (Minnie); a step-sister, Mrs. Rose Arsenault; a brother, Henry. The body is in Cruickshank's Halifax Funeral Home, Robie Street, visiting 2-4. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick's Church, Brunswick Street, Rev. Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Aug 27, 1974 Leo Marchand, 69, of 334 B. Block, Mulgrave Park, Halifax, died Saturday at home. He was born in West Arichat. He was a freight handler. Besides his wife, the former Agnes Bond, he is survived by two daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Jack McEwan), and Muriel (Mrs. Jack Carruthers), both of Hamilton, Ont.; four grandchildren. The body is at Cruickshank's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Nov 7, 1991 SAMPSON, Arthur E. — 80, Northwood Manor, Halifax died Wednesday at the manor. Born in French Cove, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Eugene and Sarah Jane (Burke) Sampson. He served with Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War and was employed with the civil service until his retirement in 1978. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. The body is in Alex A. Morrison’s Funeral Home, St. Peter’s, visiting 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Peters Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to parish cemetery fund.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Nov 7, 1991 SAMSON, John Baptist — 78, Samson’s Cove, died Wednesday in St. Ann’s Community Centre. Born in Samson’s Cove, he was a son of the late Stephen and Eugeanie (Boudreau) Samson. He is survived by his wife, Madonna Landry; four daughters, Clare (Mrs. George Kehoe), Rocky Bay; Zita (Mrs. Anthony Thibeau), Petit de Grat; Julie-Anne (Mrs. John Samson), Louisdale; Celeste (Mrs. Stephen McNamara), Port Hawkesbury; a son, Gary, Louisdale; three sisters, Berthamae, Rose, Loretta, all of Samson’s Cove; three brothers, Theoffle, Petit de Grat, Sylvester, Raymond, both of Samson’s Cove; 17 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. He was predeceased by a son, Larry; two sisters, Julie-Ann, Anita; two brothers, Louis, Willard; a grandson. The body is in C. H. Boudreau’s Funeral Home, visiting 2-4, 7-10 p.m. today, 1-2:30 p.m. Friday. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Friday in St. Joseph’s Parish Church, Petit de Grat, Rev. Allen McMillan officiating. Burial will be in Star of the Sea cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Sept 29, 1980 SYDNEY - Funeral service was held in Assumption Church, Arichat, for Rev. Alexander Peter Poirier, 78, a priest of the Diocese of Antigonish. Bishop W.E. Power officiated, assisted by priests of the Diocese of Antigonish. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Born in D'Escousse, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Isidore and Mary B. (Langlois) Poirier. Surviving are a sister Mrs. Hartense McGrath, Dartmouth; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brother, Ernest, Lawrence and Laughin; and a sister, Mrs. Bertha Theriault.

Chronicle Herald Friday July 19, 1991 JEFFREY, Joseph Victor — 80, Northwood Manor, Halifax, died Thursday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Louisdale, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Jeffery and Georgina Jeffrey. He is survived by his former wife, Adeline Aucoin, Westphal; four sons, Richard, Ontario; Wayne, New Brunswick; Victor, Halifax; Joseph, Ontario; five daughters, Gloria McAllister, Harrietsfield; Sandra Helpard, Halifax; April Ann Arnold, Musquodoboit Harbour; Colleen McKay, Little Harbour; Theresa Andrusak, Ontario; three brothers, two sisters; 26 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth Arsenault; two children; two grandchildren, David, Robin. The body is in Snow's Funeral home, Windsor Street, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Funeral service 9 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick’s Church, Father Hayes officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 29, 1981 Marjorie J. DeRoche, 78, died Saturday in Camp Hill Hospital, Halifax. Born in Arichat, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Abram and Georgina (Brussard) DeRoche. She is survived by two sisters, Mildred, Halifax, and Gertrude (Mrs. S. Burton), Victoria, B.C.; a nephew and four nieces. She was predeceased by four brothers, Harrison, Francis, Charles and Raymond. The body is in snow's Funeral Home, Funeral will be 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Agnes' Church, Halifax, Msgr. Richard Murphy officiating, with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Dec 31, 1991 MacRAE, Walter Felix - 61, Hureauville, Richmond County, died Sunday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Balmoral, he was a son of the late Daniel and Christine (Burns) MacRae. He was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints. He is survived by two daughters, Dianne, Rosa Linda, both of Hureauville; three sons, David, Cape North; Clarence, Hureauville; Kevin, Port Hawkesbury; three sisters, Mrs. Stella Dorton, Mrs. Jessie MacRae, Catherine (Mrs. William Smith), all of Port Hawkesbury; five brothers, William, Oban; George, Dundee; Alan, Port Hawkesbury; Charles, Grand Anse; Ernest, River Bourgeois; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sisters, Lena; a brother, Donald; a grandson. The body is in Dennis Haverstock's Funeral Home, port Hawkesbury, where funeral will be 2 p.m. today, Rev. K.W. Fraser officiating. Burial will be in MacRae Cemetery, Dundee. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Monday Mar 6, 1972 Arthur Joseph Bonin, 74, of 1561 Argyle Street, Halifax, died Saturday in the Halifax Infirmary. He was born in Poirierville, Richmond County. He is survived by his wife, Freda; and one brother, Joe, Barnstable, Mass. The body is at the Halifax Funeral Home, Dresden Row. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Mary’s Basilica. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Oct 13, 1973 Mrs. Edward Birrette, 61, of 51 Rufus Avenue, Halifax died Friday in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late James and Eva Buchanan. She was a member of the CWL of St. Mary’s Basilica. Surviving are her husband, Edward; seven sisters, Dorothy, Enfield; Bernice (Mrs. Harold Bell), Fairview; Audrey (Mrs. William Murray), Grimsby, Ont.; Marion (Mrs. Pat Findley), Thunder Bay; Geraldine (Mrs. Nicholas Dillon), Montreal; Marie (Mrs. Al Campbell) Halifax; Theresa (Mrs. Charles Jones), Marshfield, Mass. The body is at the Halifax Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Monday in St. Mary’s Basilica. Interment will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Nov 1, 1978 Charles Clarence Benoit, 77, of Port Royal, Richmond County, died Tuesday at the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Grand Dig Ferry, Cape Breton, he was the son of Simon and Mary (Lowery) Benoit. He is survived by his wife, the former Gladys DesLauriers; two sons, Gervase and Vernon, both of Halifax; a daughter, Eileen (Mrs. Colin MacGillivray), Lower Sackville; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and two brothers, Joseph, Halifax and Alec, Boston. The body is at R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Bedford. Funeral mass will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, Lower Sackville. Burial will be at the Gate of Heaven cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Jan 25, 1975 Joseph D. Barrett, 82, 125 Sunnybrae Ave., Halifax, died Friday at Camp Hill Hospital. Born in L’Ardoise, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Damien and Philomen (Barrett) Barrett. He was a crane operator with Dominion Coal Company, and for several years was with the Canadian Hydrographic Service, serving on the Canadian Geographical Ship Acadia. He was a veteran of World War I, serving overseas on the H.M.C.S. Niobe and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Surviving are his wife, the former Lucy Aucoin, a daughter, Rita (Mrs. Ronald Gray); a son, J. Davis; and a brother, Joey, all of Halifax; and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Gordon, two sisters, Elizabeth and Veronica, and four brothers, Gus, James, Peter, and William. The body is at R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Bayers Road. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. Catherine’s Church. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Apr 17, 1979 Mrs. Lucy L. Barrett, 81, of 6701 Chisholm Avenue, Halifax, died Monday in Northwood Centre. Born in Cape Rouge, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Cecile (Chaisson) Aucoin. She was a resident of Halifax, residing with her daughter. Surviving are a son, J. Dave, Halifax; a daughter Mrs. Rita Gray, Halifax; a brother Angus, Gardiner, Mass.; three sisters, Mrs. Theresa LeBlanc and Mrs. Beithel Burke, both of Cambridge, Mass.; Mrs. Zellie MacFarland, Margaree; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Vena Barrett, a son Gordon, and 11 brothers and sisters. The body is at R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be Thursday at 9 a.m. mass in St Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Ross Legere officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Oct 16, 1985 Hattie Roche Funeral was held Tuesday in St. Mary’s Basilica for Hattie Roche, 93, of Halifax, who died Sunday in Northwood Manor. Burial was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Born in West L'Ardoise, Richmond County, Cape Breton. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pottie. She was a member of St. Mary's Basilica. She is survived by a son, Gordon; four grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William; two brothers, Ernest and John; a sister, Nora.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Nov 26, 1974 William L. Roche, 83, of 5134 Bishop Street, Halifax, died Monday at St. Vincent’s Guest Home. Born in Cheticamp, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luke Roche. Besides his wife, the former Hattie Pottie, he is survived by a son, Gordon, Halifax; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Burns, Mrs. Mary Romard, both of Charlottetown; four grandchildren. The body is at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary’s, Basilica. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Sept 12, 1989 DORE, Lena Evangeline, 64, Pioneer Avenue, Halifax, died suddenly Monday. Born in River Bourgeois, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late James and Mary Sampson, River Bourgeois. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, and the CWL. She is survived by her husband, Leo Dore; a daughter, Diane, at home; five sons, Dennis, David, Randy, Bernard, all of Halifax; Brian, Calgary; eight grandchildren; seven brothers; four sisters; an aunt, Sister Lena Landry. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home. Windsor Street, Halifax, visiting 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Rev. Donald Layden officiating. Burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Monday Aug 21, 1989 BURKE, Mrs. Mary Josephine - 58, 3 High Road, Lakeside, formerly of Spryfield, died Saturday in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Louisdale, she was the daughter of Mrs. Mary (Stoj), Louisdale, and the late Leonard Jeffrey. She is survived by her husband, Abraham Joseph; three sons, Barry, Rockingham; Brady, Calgary; Bentley, Lakeside; two daughters, Johanna (Mrs. Eric Henneberry), Bonnie, both of Halifax; six brothers, Leonard, Johnnie, Chester, Francis, Raymond, all of Louisdale; Edward, Halifax; four sisters, Dorothy (Mrs. Raymond Marchand), Mrs. Anna Landry, Alice (Mrs. Bennie Marchand), Stella (Mrs. Rudolph Sampson), all of Louisdale; six grandchildren. The body is in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 11 a.m. today in St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, Father Eric Theriault officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Monday July 22, 1991 JEFFERY, Joseph Victor — 81, Northwood Manor, Halifax, died Thursday in Halifax Infirmary Hospital. Born in Louisdale, Richmond County. he was a son of the late Jeffery and Georgina Jeffery. He is survived by his wife, Adeline Aucoin, Westphal, four sons, Richard, Ontario; Wayne, New Brunswick; Victor, Halifax; Joseph, Ontario; five daughters; Gloria McAllister, Harrietsfield; Sandra Helpard, Halifax; April Ann Arnold, Musquodoboit Harbour; Colleen McKay, Little Harbour; Theresa Andrusak, Ontario; three brothers, John, Edward, both of Louisdale; Alfred, Halifax; two sisters, Marie, Halifax; Maggie, Spryfield. He was predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth Arsenault; two children; two grandchildren, David, Robin; two brothers; one sister. The body is in Snow’s Funeral Home, Windsor Street. Funeral will be 9 a.m. today in St. Patrick's Church, Father Hayes officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Sept 4, 1991 BEAZLEY, Marie Elizabeth — 75, Ardoise, Hants County, formerly of Newport Corner, died Saturday in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Arichat, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Yvonne Martell. She was a former receptionist at the emergency department at Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, and an avid gardener. She is survived by two daughters, Joan (Mrs. Joseph Bellefontaine), Judith (Mrs. David Weissent), both of Lower Sackville; a son, Ronald, Scotsburn, Pictou County; a sister, Yvonne (Mrs. Stan Bowser), Dartmouth; three brothers, William, Vancouver; Francis, Leo, both of Arichat; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur (Art) George Beazley; two sons, Bruce, Douglas; a brother, Wallace. The body has been cremated. A memorial service will be 7 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, Windsor, Rev. Gregory Heenan officiating. Burial of ashes at a later date in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Feb 9, 1982 Martin Ernest Sampson, 65, of 5805 North Street, Halifax, died Monday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Albert and Alvina (LeRue) Sampson. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served in the Royal Canadian Army. He was a plumber by trade and following the war was employed with the department of national defense, Stadacona, until retirement. He is survived by two daughters Mary. (Mrs. John LeBlanc) and Ann (Mrs. Real Fontaine), both of Sackville; a stepbrother, James Eastwood, Spryfield; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Pearl Turner. The body is in R.D. Lindsay’s Funeral Home, Bedford. Funeral mass will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. John Vianney Church, Lower Sackville, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Sept 9, 1970 Mrs. Annie Reid, 80, widow of Albert Reid of 2578 Maynard Street, Halifax, died in Halifax Tuesday. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, she was the daughter of the late George and Elaine Barron. She is survived by three sons; Gerald, Alex and James, all of Halifax; 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. The body is at Cruickshank's Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral Mass will be held Friday in St. Patrick's Church at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday July 24 1972 Wilfred Martel, 80, of 2622 Belle Aire Terrace, Halifax, died Saturday at Keddy’s Nursing Manor. Born at L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, he was the son of the late William and Saraphie (Birette) Martel. He was a retired engineer for Maritime Foundation Limited. He is survived by a brother, George, of Halifax; and several nieces and nephews. The body is at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Robie Street, with funeral mass to be held today at 9 a.m., from St. Lawrence Church. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday July 17, 1992 POIRIER, Anastasia Louise - 85, St. Vincent’s Guest House, Halifax, formerly of Brenton Street, died July 16, 1992, in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Fox Island, Guysborough County, she was a daughter of the late George and Abigail Rhynold. She lived on Breton Street for 30 years and was an active parishioner at St. Mary’s Basilica Parish for 80 years and lifetime member of Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Vimy Branch. She is survived by a sister, Rita F. Rhynold, Halifax; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, William P.; three sisters, Beatrice H. (MacDonald) Grady, Bessie E. (Kelly) George, Mary Jessica McIsaac. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, where a legion service will be 7 p.m. Saturday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday in St. Mary’s Basilica. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Mumford Road, Ha1ifax. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to St. Vincent’s Guest House.

Chronicle Herald Saturday March 7, 1981 Mary Kathleen (Kay) Martell, 60, of Halifax died Thursday in Keddy’s Nursing Manor. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of Mary Vina (Martell) Morrison and the late Joseph Morrison. Surviving, besides her mother, are her husband Charles; two daughters, Audrey (Mrs. T. Hull), Armdale, and Helen (Mrs. James Conway), Sackville; a son Walter, Dartmouth; a sister Shirley (Mrs. Robert Flynn), Halifax; 11 grandchildren and a great- grandchild. She was predeceased by her son Charles and brother Walter. The body is to be cremated. A memorial mass will be 5:15 p.m. Monday in St. Mary’s Basilica, Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 19, 1978 Elias Sampson, 76, of North Street, Halifax, died Sunday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Rockdale, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Elizabeth (Martell) and Lawrence Sampson. He was a freight handler for many years on the Halifax waterfront. He is survived by two daughters, Minnie (Mrs. Joseph Barnard) and Rita, (Mrs. Joseph Kelly), both of Halifax; one granddaughter; two brothers, Gilbert and Raymond, both of Halifax; one sister, Catherine Tombolini, Halifax. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Theresa; four brothers, Lawrence, Abraham, Murdock and Tom; two step-brothers, Jim and Joe and a stepsister, Minnie. The body is in J. A. Snow’s Funeral Home, Windsor Street. Funeral will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. in St. Theresa’s Church. Burial in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday April 21, 1978 Mrs. Fred Robertson RIVER BOURGEOIS — Mrs. Fred Robertson, 86, of River Bourgeois, died Thursday in Richmond Villa. Born in River Bourgeois, she was the former Catherine Ann Sampson, a daughter of the late William and Phyllis Sampson. Surviving are a son Raymond, River Bourgeois; a brother Charles Sampson, River Bourgeois. She was predeceased by her husband and a son William. The body is at St. John the Baptist Church. River Bourgeois, where funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday April 19 1975 St. Peter's - Mrs. John Henry Pottie, 79, of St. Peter's, died Friday in Elmsdale. Born in River Bourgeois, she was the former Margaret Landry, a daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Robertson) Landry. surviving besides her husband, are two sons, Lloyd, Orangeville, Ont.; Dr. Roswell, Ottawa; four daughters, Jacqueline (Mrs. Leo Guyette) Elmsdale; Vivien (Mrs. Louis Kruszewski), Cardston, Alta.; Judy (Mrs. Les Toth), Toronto and Anne (Mrs. Wallace England), St. Peter's; a brother, Peter, Brandford, Ont.; 21 grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers and four sisters. The body is in the home of Murdock Digout, St. Peter'. Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in St. Peter's Church, Rev. J. Lynch officiating. Burial will e in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Catholic Organization of Development and Peace.

Chronicle Herald Friday April 21, 1978 Mrs. Fred L Poirier EAST BAY — Mrs. Fred L. Poirier, 71, of East Bay, died Wednesday in St. Rita’s Hospital. Born in Poulamond, Richmond County, she was the former Mary Ellen Fougere, a daughter of the late Remi and Clara Ann (Landry) Fougere. She was a retired school teacher, She taught for many years in Richmond County, Big Pond and East Bay until her retirement several years ago. Mrs. Poirier was a veteran of the Second World War and served with the Ladies Auxiliary of the RCAF. She was a member of St. Mary’s parish, East Bay. Surviving besides her husband are a brother, Louis; a sister, Evelyn (Mrs. Tom Mullally), Sydney; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Raymond. The body is at the T.W. Curry Funeral Home Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral mass will be Saturday at 2 p.m. from St. Mary’s Church, East Bay, Rev. Basil Campbell officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday June 13, 1978 Sophie May Beazley, 87, of 5558 Macara Street, Halifax, died Monday in the Victoria General Hospital. Born In Poulamond, she was the former Sophie Fougere. She is survived by three sons, Richard, at home; George, Ottawa; Wallace, Miami, Fla.; one brother, William, Poulamond; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great- grandchildren. The body is in Halifax Funeral Home, Quinpool Road. Funeral service will be Thursday at St. Joseph’s church. Burial in Mount Olivet cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday July 22, 1991 BONIN, Capt. Hubert Thomas — 82, 45 Vimy Ave. (Grandbury Place), formerly of 1341 Birmingham St., Halifax, died Friday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Poirierville, Richmond County, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Poirier) Bonin. He was a master mariner and served with the merchant marine during the Second World War. He retired from Department of Transport in 1971. He was a 3rd degree member of Knights of Columbus, Council 1097. He is survived by his wife, the former Sabina Barron; a daughter, Carol, at home four sisters, Alma (Mrs. Paul Landry), Halifax; Cecile (Mrs. Rupert Fievert), Dartmouth; Lily (Mrs. Wilfred Landry), D'Escousse, Cape Breton; Viola (Mrs. Malcolm Poirier), Sydney; a brother, John, Terence Bay; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four sisters, Eva Pettipas, Lena Pouchleu, Louise Poirier, Marceline Landry. The body is in Snow’s Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m.. today. Funeral will be 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in St. Mary’s Basilica, Msgr. Albert O’Driscoll officiating; cremation to follow. Burial will be held at sea. Donations may be made to Canadian Red Cross Society, Halifax branch.

Chronicle Herald Friday Aug 31, 2001 RHUDA (Poan), Irene Marie — 91, Halifax, passed away peacefully August 29, 2001, in Northwood Care Centre, Halifax. Born in Martinique, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Emiie and Delina (Chaisson) Poan. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. We love you and thank you Mom. Forever in our hearts, you’ll be sadly missed. She is survived by daughters, Beverley (Harold ‘Dick’) Richardson, Hatchet Lake; Sharon (Joseph 'Sonny') Forgeron, Beaver Bank; grandchildren, Kirk (Terrie) Richardson, Denise (Scott) Brunt, both of Whites Lake; Michelle (David) Brown, Sackville; Andrea (Rodney) Forgeron-Smith, Beaver Bank; great- grandchildren, Spencer and Jensyn Richardson, Matthew Brunt, Megan Taylor Brown, Noah Forgeron-Smith; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, George T. Cane, loving father of her children; second husband, a very special friend, Samuel F. Rhuda. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by sisters, Hazel, Victoria, Laura, Alice; brothers, Philippe Amedee, Patrick, Charles 'Dan', John, Colin, Alphonse. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Cruikshank's Funeral Home Halifax. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Halifax, Rev. Albert Cosgrove officiating, assisted by Deacon Bob Britton. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only or a donation in Irene’s memory to Northwood Care Centre, 2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax, NS B3K 3S5. Sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff at Northwood Care Centre.

Chronicle Herald Friday Mar 29, 2002 ROBERTSON, Ernest Leo —84, Halifax, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2002, in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Barra Head, he was a son of the late John and Charlotte (MacDonald) Robertson. He was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the RCN from 1942- 1945, as a wireless operator. He then joined Canada Post where he worked until retirement. He is survived by his wife, the former Jean Baker; sons, Gary and wife Sandi, Porters Lake; Donnie and wife Marion, Grand Bay, N.B.; grandchildren, Kim, Christopher, Shannon and Brian; great-granddaughter, Jessica. He was predeceased by four sisters and six brothers. Visitation will be 7- 9 p.m. today in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax, where funeral service will be held 9 a.m. Saturday. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. www.funeralscanada.com/homes/snow

Chronicle Herald Thursday Aug 18, 1983 Harriet (Hattie) Pickard, 72, of 2793 Connolly Street, Halifax, died Wednesday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Rockdale, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Barrett) Martell. She is survived by her husband, William; a son, William, Bridgewater; three daughters, Joan (Mrs. Ronald Sigston), Liverpool; Margaret (Mrs. Ary Kalkman), Kentville, and Sharon (Mrs. William Sundman), Fredericton; a sister, Sophie Slaunwhite, Halifax; and nine grandchildren. She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. The body is R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Oct 12, 1982 MILTON, Queens County — Mrs. Victoria V. Leaman, 81, died Monday in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Rockdale, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Martell. Surviving are a daughter Margaret (Mrs. Peter Gallant), Milton; a son Hazen, South Ohio, Yarmouth County; two sisters, Hattie (Mrs. William Pickard), Halifax; Mrs. Sophie Slauenwhite, Terence Bay; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas; a sister Anna; two brothers, Harry and John, a grandson. The body is in Chandler’s Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Gregory’s Roman Catholic Church, Liverpool, Rev. David MacDonald officiating, with burial in St. Gregory’s Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to any charity.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 11, 1981 MILTON — Thomas H. Leaman, 74, of Milton, died Saturday in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Liverpool, he was a son of George and Margaret (Purdy) Leaman. He retired in 1965 from Bowater Mersey Paper Company wood room. Surviving are his wife, the former Victoria V. Martel; a daughter, Margaret (Mrs. Peter Gallant), Milton; a son, Hazen, South Ohio, Yarmouth County; four sisters, Marie (Mrs. Ralph Veinot), St. Catharines, Ont.; Lydia (Mrs. Dennis Aulenback), Farmville, Lunenburg County; Kathleen (Mrs. Clinton Cole) and Alice (Mrs. Lawrence Mansfield), both of Milton; a brother, George, Milton; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Lillian; two brothers, William and Everett, and a grandson. The body is in Chandler’s Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Tuesday in St. Gregory’s Roman Catholic Church. Liverpool, with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Waterford Disaster Committee.

Chronicle Herald Thursday July 25, 1991 HANRATTY, Emmelene Mary — 77, Middle Sackville, died Tuesday at her son’s home in Middle Sackville. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late James and Mary (Lawrence) Sampson. She was a member of St. John Vianny Roman Catholic Church, Lower Sackville. She was also a member of the 50 Plus Club. She is survived by a son, Milton Hubley, Middle Sackville, a brother, Arthur, Centreville, Kings County, three grandchildren; three great grandsons. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael William Hanratty; a sister, Rita O’Connell; a brother, Thomas H. Palmer. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Lower Sackville, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m., today and Friday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. John Vianney Church, Rev. Michael Belgrave officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations may be made to any charity.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Dec 17, 1991 BOWEN, Frances Patricia — 44 Chappell St., Dartmouth, died Saturday in Dartmouth as the result of a car pedestrian accident. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine (Murphy) Burke. She was a member of St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Dartmouth. She was employed at Eaton’s, Micmac Mall, Dartmouth. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara, at home; Valerie (Mrs. Wayne Naugle), Mount Uniacke; a son, David, Dartmouth; two sisters, Barbara, Shirley, both of Halifax; a brother, William, Wellington; former husband, Walter George; four grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Dorothy, Eileen. The body is in Dartmouth Funeral Home, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Arthur Gouthro officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Friday Oct 6, 2000 BURKE- William Michael - 69, Wellington, died October 4, 2000, at home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Patrick and Catherine (Murphy) Burke. He retired in 1972 after 39 years with CFB dockyard. Surviving are his wife, Florence (Quigley); daughters, Wendy, Michelle; sisters, Shirley Burke, Barbara King, Halifax; brothers, Patrick, Gerald. He was predeceased by sisters, Eileen Burke, Dorothy Taylor, Frances Bowen. Cremation has taken place, visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.K. Barnard Funeral Home, 527 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. Memorial service 11 a.m., Saturday in the funeral home, Rev. Iain Macdonald officiating. Burial at a later date. No flowers by request, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Aug 11 1977 Mrs. Charles Taylor, 48, 6570 London Street, Halifax, died Tuesday at home. Born in Halifax, she was the former Dorothy Kathleen Burke, daughter of Mrs. Catherine (Murphy) Burke and the late Patrick L. Burke. Surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth and Catherine, both at home; two brothers, William, Waverley; Gerald, Halifax; three sisters, Frances (Mrs. Walter Bowen), Dartmouth; Barbara (Mrs. William King), and Shirley (Mrs. Nelson Eddy), both of Halifax; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, and a sister, Ileen. The body is at R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Gregory Heenan officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Apr 29, 1987 George Alexander Sampson, 67, Halifax, formerly of L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died Monday in Halifax infirmary. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Florence (Martell) and Martin M. Sampson. He served overseas during the Second World War, and was later employed by the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission. He is survived by his wife, Mavis (Kitty) Booth; a brother Arthur, New Jersey, an uncle; several nieces. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. today at St. Agnes Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday Aug 31, 2001 MOMBOURQUETTE, Mary Ellen - 78, Whitney Pier, died August 30, 2001, at home. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Georgina (Binns) Dalton. Surviving are daughter, Dorothy (John) Murphy; sons, Bob (Jean), Neil 'Kippy' (Trudy), Wayne (Mary), Tom (Mary); sister, Dorothy (Mason) MacDonald; 20 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by daughter, Georgina; brothers, Bill, Arkie, Pius; granddaughter, Lily. Visiting 2-4 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Redeemer Church, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to Cape Breton Palliative Care Society or any charity.

Chronicle Herald Friday Feb 14, 1992 HOLL, Margaret (Maggie) Edna — 79, formerly of 64 Kenwood Drive, Sydney River, died Wednesday in Breton Bay Nursing Home. Born in Rockdale, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Gracie) Sampson. In her early years, she worked in downtown Halifax at Woolworth’s and later at Modern Shoe Rebuilders, before moving to Sydney in 1972. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra (Mrs. Kevin MacNeil); a son, Andrew, both of Sydney River; two sisters, Florence (Mrs. Phil Mclsaac), Halifax; Evelyn (Mrs. Sam Theriault), Dartmouth; five nieces; two nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry; two sisters, Alice, Marie (Tootsie); a brother, Patrick; three grandsons in infancy. No visitation. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River. A memorial service Will also be held at a later date in St. Mary’s Basilica, Halifax. Donations may be made to Open Door Homeless Shelter, 106 Townsend St., Sydney.

Chronicle Herald Monday Nov 11, 1991 SAMPSON, Marie Elizabeth (Tootsie) - 80, Halifax, died Saturday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Alice Sampson. She was a life-long member of St. Mary's Basilica, past president of St. Mary's Children of Mary Sodality, an active member of local and diocesan Catholic Women's League, recipient of medal of diocesan merit of Archdiocese of Halifax, dedicated volunteer in Halifax Infirmary (pastoral care) and at St. Mary's Basilica for many years. She worked for many years at W.A. Maling Co. Ltd., and Canada Permanent. She taught night courses in business at Halifax Vocational School for many years. She is survived by three sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Henry Holl), Sydney River; Florence (Mrs. Phil McIsaac), Halifax, Evelyn (Mrs. Sam Theriault), Dartmouth; six Nieces; two nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Alice; a brother, Patrick. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in St. Mary's Basilica. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Halifax. Donations may be made to Hope Cottage or any charity.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Aug 4, 1981 Mrs. Mary P. Turner, of 12 Strath Lane, Dartmouth, died Monday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of Helen and the late Severin Martell. She was employed by Nova Scotia Savings and Loan for 10 years, and by G.B. Murphy Ltd., Dartmouth, for 12 years before retiring. She was a member of St. Thomas More Parish, Dartmouth. She is survived by her husband, James, Dartmouth; a daughter, Paula (Mrs. Norman LeBlanc), Dartmouth; a son, Robert, at home; a brother William, Halifax; and a granddaughter. She was predeceased by two brothers, Frank and Richard. The body is in Cruickshank’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Thomas More Church, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Monday Jan 25, 1982 Ephraim Martell, 87, of Lake Major Road, Westphal, died Sunday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in L’Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of late Passia and Rose (Sampson) Martell. He was a well-known barber in Dartmouth for many years. He is survived two brothers, Angus, Dartmouth, and Alphonse, L’Ardoise; a sister, Sister Mary Cephas, Halifax. He was predeceased by a sister Lena Sampson, and four brothers, Richard, Edmund, Bertram and Amable. The body is in Mattatall’s Funeral Home, Dartmouth. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Peter’s Church, Dartmouth, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Nov 8, 1982 ROCKDALE — Ada Martell, 84, died Saturday in Northwood Centre, Halifax. Born in Rockdale, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Elias and Adele (Lawrence) Martell. She was a member of the Children of Mary. She retired after 28 years with the Bank of Nova Scotia. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by five brothers, John, Thomas, George, Daniel and Amable; two sisters, Minnie and Catherine. The body is in Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in St. Mary’s Basilica, Rev. O’Driscoll officiating, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Mail Star Saturday Nov 27, 1971 Mrs. Francis Victor O’Connell, 63, of 5484 Clyde Street died Friday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, she was the former Rita Roselene Sampson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Sampson. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Shirley Marie (Mrs. Arthur Betts), Toronto; Joyce (Mrs. J. Beaudry), Newport Corner, Hants County; Sandra, Halifax; four sons, Carl Francis, Halifax; Roy James, Detroit; Harold Lloyd, Dartmouth; David Wayne, Bedford; two brothers, Thomas Palmer, Boston and Arthur James, Five Island Lake; one sister, Emmeline Hanratti; and eighteen grandchildren. The body is at the Halifax Funeral Home, Dresden Row. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, 9 a.m., in St. Mary’s Basilica, with burial in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Sept 3, 1974 Joseph Herbert (Bert) Lawrence, 67, of 1585 Oxford Street, Halifax, died Saturday at the Halifax Civic Hospital. Born in St. Peter's, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Amable and Catherine (Jackson) Lawrence. Upon his retirement in 1972, he was an employee of the Halifax Herald Ltd. in the advertising department. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and during the Second World War was a member of the Air Raid Wardens Defense Corps. He is survived by his wife, the former Evelyn Johnson; two sons, Robert P. (Bob), Minnitonka, Minn.; Gerald A. (Jerry) Halifax; three sisters, Evelyn, Eileen (Mrs. John O'Hanley) and Katherine (Mrs. Frank Hoganson), all of Halifax; a brother, Vincent, Ferguson's Cove; five grandchildren. The body is at the J.A. Snow's funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. in St. Thomas Aquinas Church. interment will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Thursday May 7, 1992 LAWRENCE, Evelyn Gertrude - 82, Halifax, died May 6, 1992 in Eastern Kings Memorial hospital, Sheet Harbour. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Amable and Catherine (Jackson) Lawrence. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Eileen O'Hanley, Catherine (Mrs. Frank Hoganson), both of Halifax; a brother, Vincent, Halifax. She was predeceased by two brothers, Bert, John. Funeral will be 12:15 p.m. Friday in St. Mary's Basilica, Spring Garden Road. Cremation to follow.

Chronicle Herald Thursday July 18, 2002 COVIN, Ida Irene — 80, Halifax, passed away peacefully July 17, 2002, surrounded by her family in the Intensive Care Unit, QEII Health Sciences Centre. Born in Philips Harbour, Guysborough Co., she was a daughter of the late Percy and Elsie (Williams) Creamer. She was an avid bowler, participant in dart leagues and enjoyed bingo. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived and sadly missed by daughters , Margaret MacAvoy, Ridgetown, Ont.; Evelyn (Mike) Ambrus, Calgary, Alta.; Lillian (John) Kuhn, Mount Uniacke; sons, Victor (Sarah), Robert (Marilyn) MacAvoy, Lower Sackville; William MacAvoy, Halifax; Albert (Charline) Covin, Dartmouth; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great greatgrandchild; brother Paul. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert; daughter, Debra; two brothers and one sister. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today in T.K. Barnard Funeral Home, 527 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville, where a memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel, Rev. Arthur Cuzner officiating. Burial to take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery following memorial service. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of CVICU 5.1 QEII Health Sciences Centre.

Chronicle Herald Friday Sept 25, 1970 MRS. JANE LAWRENCE, 86, widow of Augustus Lawrence, 5848 Flinn Street, died Thursday at the Halifax Civic Hospital. She is survived by one son, Albert; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Mullen; and Florence (Mrs. Stanley Metie), all of Halifax; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Halifax Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. in St. Agnes Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Apr 15, 1989 MARTELL, Edmond — 74, of 5252 Tobin St., Halifax, died Thursday in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Rockdale, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Jeffrey and Rose (Martell) Martell. He retired in 1980 from the Halifax District School Board. He served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War. He is survived by three Sisters, Emma (Mrs. Leo Jeffrey), Lewisdale, Richmond County; Rita (Mrs. Fred Burgess), Halifax; Kay (Mrs. Fred Mombourquette), L’Ardoise, Richmond County; a brother, Raymond, Halifax. The body is in Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Halifax, where visiting will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Monday in St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax. Rev. Bernard Landry officiating. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Sept 14, 1978 Sister Eliza Jane Martell, 85, of L'Ardoise, Cape Breton was buried Wednesday in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Halifax, following funeral mass in the Convent of the Sacred Heart. Born in L'Ardoise, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Margaret (Wincey) Martell. She entered the convent in 1920, spending a short time in Montreal and the remaining time in Halifax. Surviving are a brother, James Martell, D'Escousse, Cape Breton, and several nieces and nephews.

Chronicle Herald Monday Mar 20, 2000 Ada O’Neill dies at 101 O’NEILL (Baccardax), Ada — 101, Northwood Manor, Halifax, passed away March 17, 2000, in the manor. Born in Poirierville, Richmond Co., she was the last surviving child of the late Agapit and Annie (Poirier) Baccardax. She was predeceased by her husband, William; children, Gerald, Douglas, Gloria and Caroline; sisters, Armina, Bella, Josephine, Margaret and Caroline; brothers, Martin, Joseph, Cornelius and Wilfred. She leaves to mourn 10 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren; also loving daughters-in-law, Joan and Estelle; and son-in-law, Clyde Matthews; as well as many nieces and nephews, in particular her faithful Godson, Wilfred and his wife Claire Baccardax. Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral mass will be held 12 p.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Church, Russell Street, Halifax. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Nov 3, 2001 LAWSON (Proude), Mary 'Kay' — 70, Halifax, died November 1, 2001, in QEH Health Sciences Centre. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of Sadie (Sampson) Covin and the late Albert Covin. She was a graduate of Camp Hill School of Nursing and served during her career at children’s hospital, Victoria General Hospital, Halifax Nursing Home and retired from the Convent of the Sacred Heart. She was a member of Fairview Legion and she belonged to Children of Mary. Surviving are first husband, Michael Proude; second husband, Walter Joseph Lawson; daughters, Deborah Proude, Dartmouth; Joanne Lawson, Dartmouth; sons, Michael Proude, Halifax; Joseph 'Joey' Lawson, Halifax; one great uncle; two grandchildren. Visitation will be 2-4 7-9 p.m. Sunday in Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home, 2032 Robie St. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday in St. Mary’s Basilica, Monsignor John Williams officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association.

Chronicle Herald Thursday June 6, 1991 McGRATH, Emily Mary — 80, Beaver Bank, died Wednesday at home. Born in D’Escousse, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Patsy and Bertha (McDonald) Fougere. She was a member of Church. She is survived by six daughters, Marie Anderson, Viola (Mrs. Bradford Morris), both of Boston; Geraldine (Gerry) Roy, Faith (Mrs. Keith Steadman), both of Bonville, Ont.; Louise (Mrs. Arnie Wambolt), Beaver Bank; Irma (Mrs. Brian Farrell), Spryfield; three sons, Donald Langlois, Hull, Que.; Bobby Langley. Boston; Sherman McGrath, Sydney; three sisters, Dora (Mrs. Ambrose Britten), Jemma Poirier, both of D’Escousse; Melvina Bond, Boston; 28 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Wilfred Langley; her second husband, James Steve McGrath; a son, Ralph Joseph; two sisters, Alexandra, Marcellin. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Lower Sackville, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Rock Church Chapel, 222 Sackville Drive, Pastor Ted Yuke officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations may be made to Nova Scotia Lung Association.

Chronicle Herald Monday Nov 11, 1968 Leo Sampson, 77, of 5884 Stanley Street, Halifax, died Sunday. He was the son of the late Charles and Annie Sampson, L'Ardoise, Cape Breton. He is survived by one sister, Ada (Mrs. Louis Dickinson), a brother, Alfred, both of Halifax. The body will be at Cruikshank's Funeral home, Tuesday. Funeral service will be held from St. Joseph's Church at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Apr 29, 1974 Alfred Sampson, 71, 5884 Stanley Street, Halifax, died Saturday at the Halifax Civic Hospital. Born in Halifax, be was a son of the late Charles and Annie (Fougere) Sampson. He is survived by a sister, Ada (Mrs. Lewis Dicksinson), Halifax. The body is at Snow’s Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held in St. Joseph’s Church, Tuesday at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday July 10, 1975 Albert Sampson, 67, of Halifax, died Tuesday at Victoria General Hospital. Born in Louisdale, he was a son of the late Michael and Sarah Sampson. He was a retired employee of Nova Scotia Power Corporation. Surviving besides his wife, the former Frances Arseneau, are; three daughters, Mary (Mrs. Philip Pittman), Braintree, Mass.; Mrs. Cecle Filipovits, Toronto; Linda (Mrs. Roy Keefe), Halifax; a sister, Mary (Mrs. George LeBlanc), Margaree; a brother, Joseph, Louisdale. The body is at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will he held 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stephens Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Mar 22, 1990 CRAIG, Walton James — 83, Dartmouth, died Wednesday at home. Born in Grosse Isle, Magdalen Islands, Que., he was a son of the late William and Loretta (Quinn) Craig. He worked for National Gypsum Company, retiring in 1972. He served in the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Navy. He is survived by his wife, the former Rose Boudreau; a son, Raymond, Dartmouth, a daughter, Yvonne Samson, Ottawa; a sister, Esther, Toronto, Ont.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Lorraine; four brothers, Arthur, Carl, Earl, Glenson; two sisters, Matilda, Lena. The body has been cremated. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nova Scotia Heart Fund.

Chronicle Herald Friday Sept 25, 1970 Mrs. Stella M. Boyd, 79, or river bourgeois, Richmond County, died at St. Rita Hospital, Sydney, on Wednesday. She was a daughter of the late Angus J. and Mary (Fraser) Boyd. She is survived by three sisters, Laura (Mrs. M.J. MacNeil), L'Ardoise, Richmond County; Florence (Mrs. Thomas Morrison), St. Peter's; Gertrude (Mrs. Arthur Mahon), of Montreal, and one brother, Dr. John H. Boyd, Trenton, Michigan. One sister and three brothers are dead. The body is at the home of Mrs. Nellie Boyd, River bourgeois. Funeral service will be held at St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, Sunday at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Sept 13, 1978 L’ARDOISE — Mr. Robert Burkey, 77, L’Ardoise, Cape Breton, died Sunday at the Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in L’Ardoise he was a son of the late Dennis and Virgine (Evong) Burkey. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Minnie Burke, Lakeside, Halifax County; a number of nieces and nephews. The body is at the Alec A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter’s, Cape Breton, until Wednesday when it will be transferred to L’Ardoise Funeral home after 5 p.m. Funeral will be Thursday at 10 a m. in the Holy Guardian Angel Church, L’Ardoise, Rev. Clarence MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the Parish cemetery.

Cape Breton Post Tuesday, Apr 30, 1968 Mrs. John Landry, 59, died suddenly Sunday night shortly after admission to City of Sydney Hospital. The former Helen Cordeau of Poirierville, she had lived in Sydney for the past 25 years and was a member of St. Theresa’s Parish. Predeceased two years ago by her husband, Mrs. Landry is survived by one son, Adam, with whom she was residing at 31 Sheriff Avenue; two daughters, Kay (Mrs. Bill MacIntosh), Sydney, and Sylvia (Mrs. Chester Campbell), Grimsby, Ontario; four sisters, Mrs. Herbert Francis (Anne), Poirierville; Mrs. Henry Landry (Blanche), Poulamond: Mrs. Stella LeBlanc, Arichat, and Mrs. Lydia Woodbury, California and one brother, Clancy Cordeau, Poirierville. Her body will rest at T.W. Curry’s Parkview Chapel, 755 George Street, until Wednesday morning, when Mass of Requiem will be celebrated in St. Theresa’s Church at 9:30. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery.

Cape Breton Post Monday, Apr 29, 1968 GLACE BAY - Mrs. Sarah Marcella Sampson, 76, mother of Police Officer Clarance Sampson, died Saturday at St. Joseph’s Hospital following a lengthy illness. A native of Bauline, C.B., Mrs. Sampson came to this community in her youth. She resided at 653 David Street. She was a member of St. Leo’s Church and played an active role in all parochial affairs. She was a member of the Silver Cross Mothers and was a past president of the A.O.H. Besides her husband, Charles, she is survived by the following sons and daughters: Clarance, Earl, town; Gerald, Gagetown, NB.; Charles, Waterloo, Ont.; Robert, (Betty) Mrs. Michael Sampson, both in Toronto; (Mary) Mrs. Guido Micossi, (Ruby) Mrs. Joseph Deveaux, (Wilma) Mrs. William Broderick, Mrs. Rosie Emond, all of town and Sally at home, a member of the town teaching staff. Mrs. Sampson is also survived by a sister, Mr. Anthony MacCormack, town and two brothers, James O’Donnell of London, Ont., and Vince O’Donnell residing in Toronto. The funeral was held from the family residence this morning to St. Leo’s Church where High Mass of Requiem was offered. Interment followed in St. Anne’s Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Apr 15, 1974 Alexander Thompson (Tommy) Forgeron, 64, 2881 Albert Street, Halifax, died Sunday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Glace Bay he was a son of the late David and Sarah (Butler) Forgeron. He was a longshoreman for 40 years. Surviving besides his wife, the former Mary Lahey, are one daughter, Louise (Mrs. Kenneth Smith), Halifax; three sons, Gregory, Kenneth and Wayne, all of Halifax; three brothers, Seymour, Glace Bay; David, and Ambrose, both of Main-a-Dieu; seven grandchildren. The body is at R.D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Bayers Road. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph’s Church. Burial will be id Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday May 1, 1991 SAMSON, Sgt. Leon Gerald - 49, 295D du Chateau, Saint Nicolas, Que., formerly of Petit de Grat, died Monday in St. Sacremest Hospital, Quebec City. Born in Petit de Grat, he was a son of Mary Catherine (Boudreau) Samson, Arichat, and the late Louie Amable Samson. He was employed with Royal Canadian Mounted Police for 30 years, starting with the marine division, and later transferring to the ground force.He is survived by his wife the former Suzanne Drolet; a daughter, Melanie, at home; a son, Jonathan, at home; three sisters, Claire (Mrs. Louie Maltby), Edith (Mrs. Richard Doyle), both of Petit de Grat; Marie, Arichat, four brothers, Gordon, Halifax; Amedee, Petit de Grat; Joe, Gary, both of Arichat. He was predeceased by a sister, Marie. The body is in C.H. Boudreau’s Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph’s Church, Petit de Grat, Rev. Allan MacMillan officiating. Burial will be in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat.

Chronicle Herald Monday Oct 30, 1989 MORRISON, Vina (Mary) — 86, 5140 Bishop St., Halifax, died Sunday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Rockdale, Cape Breton County, she was a daughter of the late William and Sabine (Landry) Martell. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley (Mrs. Robert Flynn), Halifax; two sisters, Minnie (Mrs. William Morvan), Halifax; Liza Boyd, Toronto; three grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Walter; a daughter, Kathleen Martell; five brothers, Sevrin, Patrick, Michael, Harry, Gordon; two grandchildren. The body is at Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Roble Street, Halifax, visiting 2- 4, 7-9 p.m. today. The body will be cremated. Memorial mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary’s Basilica. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Married Marie Mathilda Landry d/o Polycarpe Landry and Celina Boucher Chronicle Herald Monday Nov 23, 1970 Bernard (Kid) Francis O'Neill, 80, of 5568 Cornwallis Street, Halifax, a legendary figure in the boxing games of eastern Canada, died Sunday at his home. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Neill. The 'Kid' started his ring career in 1908 against the great Mickey Macintyre. He defeated some of the best in the lightweight division before entering the welterweight division. one of his best bouts was against the late Tom Foley whom he defeated to win the Maritime lightweight championship. At on point he lost only one fight in 50. At the end of his fight career, the 'Kid' took up horse racing. He became the owner of one of the world's fastest race horses known as 'Adios Guy,' a grand circuit winner for a number of years. The horse made unparalleled showings in New England., New York, and the Maritimes before being sold to a New York Syndicate for $10,000. He was presented with a silver trophy for his great interest in Harness Racing. The 'Kid' was elected to the Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame with the first batch of boxers. A large photo of him is on the wall near former world champion George Dixon and many near champions in the various divisions. Since the war he had operated the Derby Tavern on Gottingen Street. Mr. O'Neill is survived by his wife, Mary Matilda, at home; one sister, Minnie (Mrs. Charles Keddy), Mattapan, Mass.; two step- daughters, Laura (Mrs. Charlie McTavish), Niagara Falls, Ont., and Marguerite (Mrs. Harry O'Neil), Halifax; three stepsons, Royce Carpenter, Bar Harbour, Me., and George and Mervin Carpenter, both of Halifax. The body is at Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Robie Street, Halifax. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday at 9: 30 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, Halifax, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Nov 14, 1984 TATAMAGOUCHE — Raymond Sampson, 76, of Tatamagouche, formerly of Halifax and Dartmouth, died Monday. Born in Rockdale, he was the son of the late Larntz and Elizabeth (Martell) Sampson. He was a merchant seaman, and for a number of years worked in Montreal. He is survived by a brother, Gilbert, Halifax. He was predeceased by six brothers, Alex, Abram, Lawrence, Thomas, Alias and Murdock; a sister, Katie. The body is in Cruikshank’s Halifax Funeral Home. Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary’s Basilica, Halifax, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday July 14, 1965 Mrs. Phoebe Ellen Fougere died yesterday at the Halifax infirmary. She was the wife of Hubert Fougere, 6257 Yale Street. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Alphonsus and Mary Myatt. Mrs. Fougere is survived by her husband; a son Keith, with the RCAF in Belleville, Ontario; a brother, Earl Myatt, Bedford; and three sisters, Madeline (Mrs. George Bruton), Halifax; Doreene (Mrs. Elwood Urquhart), Bedford; and Vivian (Mrs. Ivan MacPhee), White's Lake. Remains are resting at Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Robie Street. A funeral service will be held at St. Theresa's Church at 9:00 a.m. burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 20, 1983 Mary Sabine Bazley, 61, 5538 Hennessy Place, Halifax, died Wednesday at home. Born in West L’Ardoise, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise (Mombourquette) Martell. She is survived by her husband, James Sinclair; two sisters, Rose (Mrs. Felix Pottie), West L’Ardoise; Annie (Mrs. Thomas Pubilcover), Halifax; three brothers, Henry and Felix of West L’Ardoise, and Ernest. She was predeceased by a brother, Charles. The body is at R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Rev. W. Donald Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity.

Chronicle Herald Dec 30, 2006 BAZLEY, James Sinclair - 88, Dartmouth, passed away in Dartmouth General Hospital on December 28, 2006. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late James and Mary (Weaver) Bazley. James is survived by his wife, Connie (Smith); brother, Bruce (Jessie); nephew, Ian Bazley, all of Kelowna, B.C. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary (Martell) Bazley; sister, Geraldine Fanais. He was a member of the Atlantic Chiefs and Petty Officers Association. He retired after 25 years in the Royal Canadian Navy and 17 years with the Federal Civil Service. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday, January 2, from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Memorial service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Anglican Church of the Holy Spirt (corner of Regency Drive and Gaston Road), Dartmouth, Rev. Edwin Ebsary officiating. Reception to follow. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of James can be made to the Goodfellows, Salvation Army or charity of choice. On-line condolences available through: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com

Chronicle Herald Friday Feb 22, 1985 St. Peter's - Thomas A. Lafford, 81, St. peter's, died Wednesday in Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in Grand Greve, he was the son of the late George and Mary Ann (Lindloff) Lafford. He is survived by his wife, the former Evelyn Martell; one son, Carl, Charlottetown; two sisters, Rita and Annie (Mrs. Larry Sampson), both of Grand Greve; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by on daughter, Theresa Carmel; two brothers, Fred and Frank. The body is in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. peter's. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Aug 21, 1991 KEIGAN, Edward William — 86, Guysborough, died August 15 at home. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of the late Thomas and Pauline Pearl (Akins) Keigan. He was a retired employee of Nova Scotia Power Commission, Halifax. He was a veteran of the Second World War; member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 81, Guysborough; member of St. Ann Parish. He is survived by his wife, the former Edna DesBarres; a daughter, Loretta Moore, Dartmouth; three sons, Thomas, Ottawa; Walter, Vancouver; Harry, Halifax; two sisters, Josephine (Mrs. Frank Miller), Eganville, Ont.; Mrs. Bernadette MacGillivary, Scotchtown: several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Loretta Martell; several brothers and sisters. Funeral took place Monday in St. Ann’s Church, Guysborough, Rev. Ray Huntley officiated. Burial in parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Jan 2, 1969 Lauretta Keigan, 68, wife of Edward Keigan, Halifax, formerly of L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, died yesterday in the Halifax infirmary. Born in L'Ardoise, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Martell. Surviving, besides her husband, are three sons, Thomas, Bordon, Ont.; Walter, in Prince Edward Island; Harry, Halifax; two daughters, Loretta (Mrs. John Moore), Halifax; Carolyn, at home; two brothers, Wilfred Martell, Halifax; George Martell, Halifax; 19 grandchildren and on great grandchild. The body is at Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral service will be Saturday, 9 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Apr 18, 1972 Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Pettipas [nee Longuepee] of Dartmouth, died at her home on Sunday. She was 92. She was born in L’Ardoise, Cape Breton. She is survived by three sons; Daniel, Joseph and David, all of Dartmouth; two daughters; Mrs. Hattie Fraser, Lynn, Mass.; Mrs. Dorothy White, at home; 14 grandchildren and 42 great- grandchildren. The body is at the Dartmouth Funeral Home, Queen Street. Funeral service will be at St. Anthony’s Church today at 9 a.m. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Oct 30, 1989 SAMPSON, Mary Evelyn — 78, St. Peters, Richmond County, formerly of Poulamon, died Saturday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Poulamon, she was a daughter of the late Felix and Josephine (Marchand) Fougere. She is survived by two sisters, Theresa (Mrs. James Landry), Sydney: Anita (Mrs. Velma Poirier), Poirierville. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Raymond; a brother, Gerald. The body is in St. Hyacinthe Church in D’Escousse, where funeral will be held 3:15 p.m. today, Rev. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Jan 5, 1983 ARICHAT — Rose Delima Boudreau, 78, died Monday in St. Anne’s Nursing Care Center. Born in Poulamond, she was a daughter of the late Galaton and Helen (Meunier) Landry. She is survived by three sons, Alex, Port Alfred, Que.; Melvin, Petit de Grat; Roy, Poulamond; a daughter Almina, Halifax; two sisters, Evangeline, Petit de Grat; Edna, North Sydney; two brothers, Wilfred, Petit de Grat; William, Sydney. She was predeceased by her husband Ernest, two sisters; and four brothers. The body is at St. Joseph’s Parish Church, Petit de Grat, and will be transferred to St. Hyacinth Church, D'Escousse, Where the funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Claude Richard officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday Feb 22, 1985 PETIT DE GRAT — Mary Irene Fortune, 77, of Petit de Grat died Wednesday at St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Petit de Grat, she was a daughter of the late John and Anne Jane (Forest) Fortune. She was employed by A & R Logging for 10 years and was a housekeeper for Rev. A. Boudreau, Petit de Grat, for 32 years. She was also a member of the Catholic Women’s League, Petit de Grat. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Clara Landry and Mrs. Florence Landry; two brothers, Henry and Edward; all of Petit de Grat. She was predeceased by a sister, Loretta, and a brother Francis. The body is in St. Joseph’s Church, Petit de Grat, from where funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m., Rev. William Burke officiating, with burial in Star of the Sea cemetery. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anne’s Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat.

Chronicle Herald Monday Feb 17, 1975 PETIT DE GRAT — Mrs. Harriett Anne LeBlanc, 94, Thursday at St, Anne’s Hospital, Arichat. She is survived by five daughters, Catherine (Mrs. Alex Boudreau), Petit de Grat; Antoinete, Margaret, Mildred and Eva May, all of Boston, Mass.; and a number of grandchildren and a great grandchildren. Besides her husband, Michael, was predeceased by a daughter and three sons.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Feb 8, 2000 SMITH, Catherine Margaret 'Kate' — 85, passed away peacefully February 7, 2000 in the Richmond Villa, St. Peter’s. Born in Balmoral, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Christina (Burns) MacRae. She was a member of Black River United Church. She is survived by her husband, William Smith; daughters, Elsie Marchand, Port Hawkesbury; Gladys (Mrs. John Shaw), West Bay Centre; Eileen MacDonald, Dundee; Shirley (Mrs. Donald MacGregor), Long Stretch Road; Doris Matthews, Louisdale; sons, Irvin (Wilena) West Bay Centre; Ronnie (Mary), Dundee; sisters, Stella Dorton, Port Hawkesbury; Jessie MacRae, Port Hawkesbury; brothers, George, Dundee; Ernie, River Bourgeois; Allan, Crandell Road; Charlie, Grand Anse; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter in infancy; sisters, Dolena and Christy; brothers, Duncan, Willie, Donald D. and Walter. The remains will rest in Green’s Funeral Home, 507 Bernard St., Port Hawkesbury, with visitation today 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be Thursday at 2 p.m., in Black River United Church, Rev. Keith Adams officiating. Interment in MacKay’s Cemetery, St. Georges Channel. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or to the Richmond Villa. Funeral arrangements under the direction of J.F. Greene Funeral Services Limited, Port Hawkesbury.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Apr 11, 2002 DORTON, Stella Mary — 93, Port Hawkesbury, died Wednesday, April 10, 2002, in Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in Balmoral, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Christine (Burns) MacRae. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Port Hawkesbury. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo. She is survived by daughters, Margaret 'Peggy' Smith and Martha MacDougall, Port Hastings; sons, Walter and Hughie, Port Hawkesbury; brothers, Allan, Ernie and Charlie MacRae; 31 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, great great- grandchildren, great great great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Hughie John; sons, William and Dan R. sisters, Jessie, Dolena, Catherine, Christine; brothers, Donald D., George, Walter, 11 grandchildren. Visiting 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in Greens Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Church, Port Hawkesbury, Rev. Bill Burke and Rev. Hughie D. MacDonald officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Strait Richmond Palliative Care. Arrangements are under the dignified direction of J.F. Greene Funeral Services limited, Port Hawkesbury.

Chronicle Herald Monday Dec 29, 1975 Rita Mary Sampson, 83, of 6 Findlay Road, Halifax, died Saturday at home. Born in Poulamon, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Remi and Seraphine (Bourque) Sampson. Surviving are two brothers, John, Newton Mass.; Charles, Melrose, Mass.; three sisters, Eva (Mrs. Leon Roy), Mary Louise (Mrs. Norman Slaunwhite), Lillie (Mrs. Wilfred Martel), all of Halifax. The body is at the J. Albert Walker Funeral Home. Service will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. John the Baptist Church, Rev. William Pepper officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Nov 5, 1984 ARICHAT — Joseph Leo Boudreau, 72, of Arichat, died Friday in Strait Richmond Hospital Evanston. Born in Pondville, he was a son of the late Jeffery Thomas and Ann Marie (Marchand) Boudreau. He is survived by four daughters, Delores (Mrs. Wilfred Levandier) and Muriel (Mrs. Gerry Bourque) both at West Arichat; Delia (Mrs. Gregory Campbell), Sydney; Marilyn (Mrs. James Goyetche), Petit de Grat; five sons, Rene, Halifax; Gerald, Barachois; Leonard and Paul, both of Petit de Grat; Warren, Sydney; a sister, Mae (Mrs. Louis H. Sampson), Petit de Grat; two brothers, Gerald Boudreau, Poulamon; Henry Boudreau, Everett, Mass.; and 14 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Florence; a brother, Amedee. The body is in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Arichat, where funeral mass will be 10 a.m. today, Rev. Hugh MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Apr 18, 1972 Mrs. Freddie Samson LITTLE ANSE — Mrs. Freddie Samson, 77, of Little Anse, was buried in the parish cemetery following funeral service in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church.,in Petite de Grat, with Rev. Conrad Girroir officiating. She is survived by six sons, George, Lawrence, William, Randolphe and Oswald, all of Little Anse; Henry in Ontario; six daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. Thomas Morrison), Bernadette (Mrs. Hugh Clannon), Lorraine (Mrs. Stanley Forrester), and Mrs. Harold Weissent, all of Little Anse; Mrs. Betty Tandy, Halifax; Mrs. Raphael Boudreau, Arichat; 38 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Chronicle Herald Monday Dec 30, 1968 PETER A. SAMPSON, 51, of 1456 Carleton Street, Halifax, a businessman, died Sunday in Halifax. Born in Little Anse, Richmond County, he was a son of the late James and Melvina (Boudreau) Sampson. Surviving are his wife, the former Eva Mae Landry of Little Anse; two sons, Earl and Ronald, a daughter, Sharon, all of Halifax; a brother, Joseph W., Little Anse; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Landry, Louisdale; Delina (Mrs. Charles Cormier), Toronto; Clara (Mrs. Hyacinth Boudreau), Little Anse. The body is at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church, Halifax, Rev. J. Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 27, 1967 Albert Reid of 2578 Maynard Street, Halifax, died yesterday. Born in Ireland, he was 87. He is survived by his wife Annie, three stepsons, Alec, Gerald and James Pottie; one step-daughter, Carmelita (Mrs. Roger Fisher), Ottawa. His body is at Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral mass is at 8 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Church. Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday May 20, 1987 PETIT DE GRAS - Paul Eugene Samson, 67, Petit de Gras, died Monday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Little Anse, he was a son of the late Stella (Marchand) and Ernst Hycinth Samson. He is survived by a daughters, Bernice (Mrs. Walter Fougere), Petit de Gras; a son, Paul, Martinique; two sisters, Delores (Mrs. Bernard David) and Mrs. Margaret Samson, both of Petit de Gras. The body is in St. Joseph's Parish Church, Petit de Gras, where funeral mass will be Wednesday, Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Burial will be in Star of the Sea Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 13, 1986 SYDNEY — Frederick S. Pottie, 78, 265 Murphy Road, Sydney, died Saturday in St. Rita Hospital, Sydney. Born in River Bourgeois he was son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Felix Pottie. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. During the Second World War, he served with the Merchant Marine and since then was employed at Sysco. He owned and operated Pottie's Dairy, Westmount. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #126, and Holy Rosary Parish. He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Sullivan; four sons, Raymond and Amedie, both of Sydney; Henry, Glace Bay; Arthur, B.C.; eight grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by four daughters. The body is in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral mass will be 11 am. today in Holy Rosary Church, Westmount. Burial will be in church cemetery. Donations may be made to Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Jan 3, 1973 Sydney - Alfred Elzier LeBlanc, 69, of 13 Dolbin St., Sydney, died Monday night at St. Rita Hospital. He was born in Poulamond, Richmond County, and was a bakery worker until he retired three years ago. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Florence Burke of Poirierville; two sons, Alfred Earl, Sydney, and Cyril Joseph, at home; three daughters, Mary and Ellen (Mrs. Allan MacMullin), Sydney, and Shirley Ann, at Dalhousie university; a brother, Henry, Sydney, and two sisters, Cecile (Mrs. Frank Landry), Poulamond, and Mrs. Mary Sampson, Newton, Mass. The body is at the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. The funeral will be at Sacred Heart Church Thursday ay 2 p.m. He will be buried in Resurrection cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Feb 9, 1982 POULAMON, Richmond County — Funeral for Ernest Boudreau was held Feb. 3 in St. Hyacinthe Church, D’Escousse, Richmond County, Rev. Claude Richard and Rev. Daniel Doucette officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. Born in Poulamon, he was a son of the late Hyacinthe and Almena Boudreau. Surviving besides his wife, the former Rose Landry, are three sons; Alex, Port Alfred, P.Q.; Melvin, Boudreauville, and Roy, Poulamon; a daughter Almena and a brother, Alex, both of Halifax; 14 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 19, 1981 Funeral service for Mrs. Rita White, 56, of Halifax, who died Saturday in Victoria General Hospital, will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick’s Church. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Born in West Arichat, she was daughter of Carita and the late Joseph A. Fougere. Surviving are five sons, Henry, Armdale; Johnny, Spryfield; Barry and Tommy, both of Halifax; Ralph, Lower Sackville; two daughters, Julianne (Mrs. Cecil Percel), Purcell's Cove; Virginia, at home; six sisters, Laura (Mrs. Arthur Fleckney), Kearney Lake; Mrs. Rose Jeffrey, Louisdale; Florence (Mrs. James Sheppard), Cardigan; Lena (Mrs. Alex Boudreau), Mrs. Eva Meunier and Stella (Mrs. Leon Paupin), all of West Arichat; 13 grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers, Charlie, Andrew and Norman. The body is in Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Halifax.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday July 16, 1986 John (Jack) Lloyd White, 58, 7 Brighton Ave., Halifax, died Monday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late John and Nora (Pottie) White. He was a longshoreman, working on the Halifax waterfront, and was a member of the Longshoremen’s Association, No. 269. He was veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Royal Canadian Artillery. He was a member of Vimy Branch, Royal Canadian Legion, the CNIB and the Halifax Rifles. He was a former president of the Metro Social Club, a member of Sergeants’ Mess, Halifax Armouries, and a long-time member of Mayflower Benevolent Club. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; four sons; Thomas, Halifax; John, Toronto; Barry and Henry, both of Harrietsfield; two daughters, Julie-Anne (Mrs. Cecil Purcell), Portuguese Cove; Virginia (Mrs. Robert Bastrache), Halifax; a brother, David, Sackville; three sisters, Mary (Mrs. Ernest LeForte) and Bertha (Mrs. Edward Wilson), both of Halifax; Lillian (Mrs. John Cornett), Montreal; 14 grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Alex and James; two sisters, Lorraine and Theresa. The body is in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax, where a legion service will be 7 p.m. tonight. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. John the Baptist Church, Father John Hayes officiating. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Friday May 13, 1988 POIRIER, Frederick L. — 74, East Bay, died Wednesday in St. Rita Hospital, Sydney. Born in D'Escousse, he was a son of the late Jeffrey and Armenia (Culliton). He served in the Merchant Navy during the Second World War and retired from Point Edward Naval Base in 1977. He was an avid beekeeper, known widely as the king Bee, and was presented with an award for outstanding and dedicated service by the Cape Breton Beekeepers Association. He is survived by two sisters, Blanch Drew, New York; Alfreda Tambon, D'Escousse. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ellen; two brothers, Nick and Jeffrey; a sister, Irene. The body is in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday in St. Mary’s Church, East Bay, Rev. Howard Gardner officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Sept 11, 1984 Alice Virginia Poan, 70, of 3501 Dutch Village Road, Apt. 6, died Monday at home. Born in Martinique, Richmond County, Cape Breton, she was daughter of the late Delina (Chasson) and Emile Poan. She is survived by two sisters, Irene M. Rhuda, Halifax; Laura Allen, Martinique, Richmond County; and a brother, John. She was predeceased by six brothers, Phillip, Alphonse, Colin, Patrick, Daniel, and Amedee; and two sisters, Victoria Canner and Hazel Barrett. The body is in Cruickshank's Funeral Home, and will be transferred to West Arichat, Cape Breton, on Wednesday. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat. Burial will be in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat or the Heart Fund.

Chronicle Herald Monday Dec 30, 1968 PETER A. SAMPSON, 51, of 1456 Carleton Street, Halifax, a businessman, died Sunday in Halifax. Born in Little Anse, Richmond County, he was a son of the late James and Melvina (Boudreau) Sampson. Surviving are his wife, the former Eva Mae Landry of Little Anse; two sons, Earl and Ronald, a daughter, Sharon, all of Halifax; a brother, Joseph W., Little Anse; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Landry, Louisdale; Delina (Mrs. Charles Cormier), Toronto; Clara (Mrs. Hyacinth Boudreau), Little Anse. The body is at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church, Halifax, Rev. J. Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 27, 1967 Albert Reid of 2578 Maynard Street, Halifax, died yesterday. Born in Ireland, he was 87. He is survived by his wife Annie, three stepsons, Alec, Gerald and James Pottie; one step-daughter, Carmelita (Mrs. Roger Fisher), Ottawa. His body is at Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral mass is at 8 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Church. Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday May 20, 1987 PETIT DE GRAS - Paul Eugene Samson, 67, Petit de Gras, died Monday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Little Anse, he was a son of the late Stella (Marchand) and Ernst Hycinth Samson. He is survived by a daughters, Bernice (Mrs. Walter Fougere), Petit de Gras; a son, Paul, Martinique; two sisters, Delores (Mrs. Bernard David) and Mrs. Margaret Samson, both of Petit de Gras. The body is in St. Joseph's Parish Church, Petit de Gras, where funeral mass will be Wednesday, Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Burial will be in Star of the Sea Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 13, 1986 SYDNEY — Frederick S. Pottie, 78, 265 Murphy Road, Sydney, died Saturday in St. Rita Hospital, Sydney. Born in River Bourgeois he was son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Felix Pottie. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. During the Second World War, he served with the Merchant Marine and since then was employed at Sysco. He owned and operated Pottie's Dairy, Westmount. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #126, and Holy Rosary Parish. He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Sullivan; four sons, Raymond and Amedie, both of Sydney; Henry, Glace Bay; Arthur, B.C.; eight grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by four daughters. The body is in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral mass will be 11 am. today in Holy Rosary Church, Westmount. Burial will be in church cemetery. Donations may be made to Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Jan 3, 1973 Sydney - Alfred Elzier LeBlanc, 69, of 13 Dolbin St., Sydney, died Monday night at St. Rita Hospital. He was born in Poulamond, Richmond County, and was a bakery worker until he retired three years ago. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Florence Burke of Poirierville; two sons, Alfred Earl, Sydney, and Cyril Joseph, at home; three daughters, Mary and Ellen (Mrs. Allan MacMullin), Sydney, and Shirley Ann, at Dalhousie university; a brother, Henry, Sydney, and two sisters, Cecile (Mrs. Frank Landry), Poulamond, and Mrs. Mary Sampson, Newton, Mass. The body is at the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. The funeral will be at Sacred Heart Church Thursday ay 2 p.m. He will be buried in Resurrection cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Feb 9, 1982 POULAMON, Richmond County — Funeral for Ernest Boudreau was held Feb. 3 in St. Hyacinthe Church, D’Escousse, Richmond County, Rev. Claude Richard and Rev. Daniel Doucette officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. Born in Poulamon, he was a son of the late Hyacinthe and Almena Boudreau. Surviving besides his wife, the former Rose Landry, are three sons; Alex, Port Alfred, P.Q.; Melvin, Boudreauville, and Roy, Poulamon; a daughter Almena and a brother, Alex, both of Halifax; 14 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 19, 1981 Funeral service for Mrs. Rita White, 56, of Halifax, who died Saturday in Victoria General Hospital, will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick’s Church. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Born in West Arichat, she was daughter of Carita and the late Joseph A. Fougere. Surviving are five sons, Henry, Armdale; Johnny, Spryfield; Barry and Tommy, both of Halifax; Ralph, Lower Sackville; two daughters, Julianne (Mrs. Cecil Percel), Purcell's Cove; Virginia, at home; six sisters, Laura (Mrs. Arthur Fleckney), Kearney Lake; Mrs. Rose Jeffrey, Louisdale; Florence (Mrs. James Sheppard), Cardigan; Lena (Mrs. Alex Boudreau), Mrs. Eva Meunier and Stella (Mrs. Leon Paupin), all of West Arichat; 13 grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers, Charlie, Andrew and Norman. The body is in Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Halifax.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday July 16, 1986 John (Jack) Lloyd White, 58, 7 Brighton Ave., Halifax, died Monday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late John and Nora (Pottie) White. He was a longshoreman, working on the Halifax waterfront, and was a member of the Longshoremen’s Association, No. 269. He was veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Royal Canadian Artillery. He was a member of Vimy Branch, Royal Canadian Legion, the CNIB and the Halifax Rifles. He was a former president of the Metro Social Club, a member of Sergeants’ Mess, Halifax Armouries, and a long-time member of Mayflower Benevolent Club. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; four sons; Thomas, Halifax; John, Toronto; Barry and Henry, both of Harrietsfield; two daughters, Julie-Anne (Mrs. Cecil Purcell), Portuguese Cove; Virginia (Mrs. Robert Bastrache), Halifax; a brother, David, Sackville; three sisters, Mary (Mrs. Ernest LeForte) and Bertha (Mrs. Edward Wilson), both of Halifax; Lillian (Mrs. John Cornett), Montreal; 14 grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Alex and James; two sisters, Lorraine and Theresa. The body is in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax, where a legion service will be 7 p.m. tonight. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. John the Baptist Church, Father John Hayes officiating. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Friday May 13, 1988 POIRIER, Frederick L. — 74, East Bay, died Wednesday in St. Rita Hospital, Sydney. Born in D'Escousse, he was a son of the late Jeffrey and Armenia (Culliton). He served in the Merchant Navy during the Second World War and retired from Point Edward Naval Base in 1977. He was an avid beekeeper, known widely as the king Bee, and was presented with an award for outstanding and dedicated service by the Cape Breton Beekeepers Association. He is survived by two sisters, Blanch Drew, New York; Alfreda Tambon, D'Escousse. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ellen; two brothers, Nick and Jeffrey; a sister, Irene. The body is in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday in St. Mary’s Church, East Bay, Rev. Howard Gardner officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Sept 11, 1984 Alice Virginia Poan, 70, of 3501 Dutch Village Road, Apt. 6, died Monday at home. Born in Martinique, Richmond County, Cape Breton, she was daughter of the late Delina (Chasson) and Emile Poan. She is survived by two sisters, Irene M. Rhuda, Halifax; Laura Allen, Martinique, Richmond County; and a brother, John. She was predeceased by six brothers, Phillip, Alphonse, Colin, Patrick, Daniel, and Amedee; and two sisters, Victoria Canner and Hazel Barrett. The body is in Cruickshank's Funeral Home, and will be transferred to West Arichat, Cape Breton, on Wednesday. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat. Burial will be in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat or the Heart Fund.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 12, 1986 Mrs. Sophia Slaunwhite, 81, of 7 Mandaville Court, Halifax, died Saturday in Camp Hill Hospital. Born in L’Ardoise, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Martell. She is survived by a daughter, Marguerite (Mrs. Edward Keizer), Halifax; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Aaron; a daughter, Muriel; two brothers, Harry and John; three sisters, Vickie, Annie and Lattie. The body is in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, Terence Bay, Father Duncan MacMaster officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Aug 16, 1990 BOUDREAU, Mary Ina — 82, Petit de Grat, Richmond County, died Tuesday at home. Born in Petit de Grat, she was a daughter of the late William and Marie L. (Samson) Joshua. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley (Mrs. Robert Savoury), Petit de Grat; a son, Rudolph Joseph, Petit de Grat; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Boudreau, Mrs. Anita Joshua, Mrs. Rosanna Fitzner, all of Petit de Grat; Mrs. Sarah Terrio, Sydney; Mrs. Alvina Landry, Louisdale; a brother, Joseph, Petit de Grat; three grandchildren. She was predeceased by an infant daughter; a sister, Alice, a brother, Henry. The body is in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 10-12 noon, 2-3 pm today. Funeral will be 4 p.m. Thursday in St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Petit de Grat, Rev. A. Maillet officiating. Burial will be in Star of Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Nov 11, 1972 Mrs. John Robertson, 101, dies BARRA HEAD - Mrs. John Robertson, 101, of Barra Head, Richmond County, died Thursday. Born in Barra Head, she was the former Charlotte MacDonald, She was a lifelong resident of this community. Her husband predeceased her. She is survived by four sons, Lester, Barra Head, Ernest, Halifax, and Lindsay and George, Massachusetts: a foster daughter, Georgina (Mrs. Norman Warner), Port Hawkesbury; a sister Elizabeth Kenniphy, Massachusetts; a brother, Robert, St. Peter's: a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Robertson as predeceased by four daughters, three sons and 10 brothers and sisters. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Barra Head, with burial in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Mar 2, 1981 Mrs. Catherine Tombolini, 86, of 3792 Gottingen Street, Halifax, died Saturday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in L’Ardoise, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Sampson. Surviving are a son, Patrick Moore, Dartmouth; two brothers, Gilbert and Raymond, both of Halifax; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her first husband, Patrick Moore; her second husband, Albert Tombolini; six brothers, Thomas, Abrum, Alex, Murdock, Elias and Lawrence; two half-brothers, Joe and Jimmy, and a half-sister Minnie. The body is in Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Saint Mary’s Basilica, Halifax, Rev. Driscoll officiating, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday July 1, 1972 STEPHENVILLE, Nfld. - Mrs. James Thibeau, 62, of Stephenville, died Thursday. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Richard. She is survived by her husband, James, and four sons, Richard and Robert, Halifax; Douglas, Boston; and Ronald, at home; three sisters,. Mrs. Alex Hureau, Fairview; Bernadette, and Mrs. Harry Thibeau, all of Halifax; five brothers, Raymond and Theophile, both of Halifax; Joe, Saint John, N.B.; and Baptiste and Louis, both of Arichat; and seven grandchildren. The body is at Russell's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held in St. Stephen's Church, Sunday with interment in the church cemetery.

Cape Breton Post Friday Jan 5, 1979 Godfrey John Burke, 62, of 158 Victoria Road, died Thursday morning in City of Sydney Hospital. Born in Poulamond, he was a son of Mary (Fougere) Burke and the late John Burke. He was an employee of the City of Sydney Street Department until his retirement five years ago. He was a veteran of World War Two, and a member of Ashby Legion. Besides his wife, the former Alfred Fougere of Poulamond, and his mother, Mrs. Mary Burke, Sydney, Mr. Burke is survived by four daughters, Leona (Mrs. Michael MacLean), Horne's Road; Janet (Mrs. James Delvecchio), Glenda and Elaine, at home; and two sons, George, New Minas, N.S.; and Leo, at home; four grandchildren; five brothers, Emery, Louisdale, Cletus, Poulamond, Donald, Philias and Oscar, Sydney; one sister, Audrey (Mrs. Edward Landry), Sydney. He was predeceased by one daughter, two brothers and a sister. His body rests at T.W. Curry's Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Theresa's Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, and interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday May 12, 1988 Bourque, Cletus Joseph - 67, Poulamon, Richmond County, died Tuesday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in D'Escousse, he was a son of Mary Fougere and the late john Bourque. He is survived by his wife, the former Clara Gertrude Fougere; a son, Joseph Reno, Poulamon; a sister, Mrs. Audrey Landry, Sydney; Three brothers, Donald and Oscar, both of Sydney; Elmer, Louisdale; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by four brothers, Godfrey, Edward, Phillip and Henry, and an infant granddaughter. The body is in St. Hyacinth Church, D'Escousse, where funeral mass will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Rev. Allan MacMullin officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity. Members of Branch 150 Royal Canadian Legion are requested to meet at the church at 1:30 p.m. to attend the funeral of their late comrade.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Apr 1, 1989 SHANNON, Joseph Henry — 58, Spryfield, died Friday at home. Born in Martinique, Richmond County, he was a son of Mary and the late Melvin Shannon. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three sons, Martin, Donald, Lindsay, all of Halifax; a daughter, Cindy Melkert, Timberlea; two brothers, Alphonso, Lester, both of Martinique; a sister, Doris Martell, Martinique; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles. The body is in St. Hyacinth Roman Catholic Church, D'Escousse, Richmond County. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Mar 16, 1983 Adelia (Della) White, 69, of 47 Winchester Avenue, Halifax, died Tuesday in Camp Hill Hospital. Born in St. Peter’s, she was a daughter of the late John and Alma (Van Buskirk) MacKenzie. Surviving are a foster son, Dennis, at home; two brothers, William and Alexander (A.C.), both of St. Peter’s; three sisters, Frances (Mrs. Joseph White), Halifax; Edith, (Mrs. Frank Lafford), Lower Sackville; and Lois (Mrs. Dennis Fougere), Sydney; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas E.; and a brother Justin. The body is in Snow’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. John the Baptist Church, Rev. Jack Hayes officiating, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Foundation.

Cape Breton Post Wednesday July 20, 1977 GLACE BAY - Charles Sampson 84, of 653 David Street, died Tuesday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Sampson was a native of St. Peter's and resided in Glace Bay for the past 60 years. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leon Sampson. Mr. Sampson worked with the Dominion Coal Company and was active in affairs of the United Mine Workers of America. At one time he was a member of St. Anne's Parish and was involved in the operation of St. Anne's Camp. When St. Leo's Parish in Stirling was formed he joined that parish. Mr. Sampson was predeceased in 1968 by his wife, the former Sarah O'Donnell. He is survived by daughters, (Mary) Mrs. Guido Micossi, of Glace Bay; Mrs. Rose Emond, of Glace Bay; Mrs. Wilma Broderick, of Glace Bay; Sally Sampson, principal of Stirling School, of Glace Bay; (Ruby) Mrs. Joseph Deveaux, of Glace Bay; and (Betty) Mrs. Mike Sampson, of Toronto; sons, Charles of Waterloo, Ont.; Gerald of Saint John, N.B.; Robert, of Glace Bay; Earle, of Glace Bay; and Detective Sergeant Clarence Sampson of the Glace Bay Police Department. He is also survived by sisters, Mrs. Agnes Sampson, and Mrs. Irene Sampson, both of St. Peter's, Mrs. Lauchie Connors, of Halifax, and Mrs. Phyllis Morton of Massachusetts. Mr. Sampson was predeceased by four sons, two brothers and four sisters. The body will rest at McGillivray's Funeral home and time of the funeral will be announced.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Mar 6, 1973 Mrs. Martin Sampson, 78, of 5270 Tobin Street, died Monday morning in hospital. Born in L’Ardoise, Richmond County, Cape Breton, she was the former Florence Martell, a daughter of the late Capt. George and Dorothy Martell. She is survived by a brother, Jack, West Palm Bach, Fla., two sons, George, Halifax; and Arthur, New Jersey. She was predeceased by her husband earlier this year. The body is at the Halifax Funeral Home, Dresden Row, and will be transferred to Cape Breton. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, at 10 a.m. in The Guardian Angel Catholic Church, L’Ardoise.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday July 16, 1986 ARICHAT — Paul E. Sampson, 51, Louisdale, died Sunday near his home as a result of a drowning accident. Born in Sampson’s Cove, he was a son of the late Edgar and Elizabeth (Martell) Samson. He is survived by his wife, the former Jeanette Boudreau[sic]; three sons, Ronald, Douglas and David, and a daughter, Paula, all of Louisdale two sisters, Norma (Mrs. Deceray Boudreau), Louisdale; Yvonne (Mrs. Wilson Pierce), Sampson’s Cove; four grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Alphonse; a daughter, Beverley Anne. The body is in Glen Sampson Funeral Chapel, Louisdale, where funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Rev. John MacLeod officiating. Burial will be in St. Louis Parish Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Louis Parish building fund.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday May 20, 1987 LOUISDALE — Raymond Forgeron, 75, Seaview Manor, Glace Bay, formerly of Louisdale, Richmond County, died Tuesday at Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in West Arichat, he was a son of the late Cesar and Martha Jane (Shannon) Forgeron. He is survived by his wife, the former Ida Sampson; a daughter, Priscilla (Mrs. George Simmons), Louisdale; three brothers, Alex, Stanley and Harvey, all of Martinique, three sisters, Laura Cavanaugh, Priscilla DeYoung and Dorothy Sampson, all of Martinique; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Godfrey. The body is at Glen Sampson Memorial Room, Louisdale. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Louis Church, Louisdale. Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Glen Sampson Memorial Fund.

Chronicle Herald Monday July 23, 1990 SAMPSON, Lloyd David — 17, Middle Sackville, died Saturday as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Lloyd and Glenda Marie (Rhynold) Sampson. He was a clerk with Clearwater Lobster and a student at Millwood High School, where he was a member of the badminton and volleyball teams. He is survived by a sister, Lisa, at home; grandparents, Mrs. Monica Sampson and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rhynold: several aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by a grandfather, Anthony Sampson. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Sackville, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, Rev B. O’Neil officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Donations may be made to Sport Nova Scotia.

Chronicle Herald Monday July 9, 1990 FORGERON, Alexander - 80, Martinique, Richmond County, died Friday in Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in Martinique, he was a son of the late Cezar and Martha Jane (Shannon) Forgeron. He is survived by three sisters, Laura (Mrs. Wallace Kavanagh), Dorothy (Mrs. Joseph Sampson), Priscilla (Mrs. Peter DeYoung), all of Martinique; two brothers, Stanley, Harvey, both of Martinique. He was predeceased by two brothers, Godfrey, Raymond. The body is in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 12:30 -1:30 p.m. today. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in St. Hyacinth Church, D'Escousse, Richmond County, Rev. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Mar 6, 1979 D’Escousse - Wilfred Ambrose Poirier, 48, of D’Escousse, Cape Breton, died Sunday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Arichat. he was a son of Mrs. Cecilia (Landry) Poirier and the late Philip Poirier. Surviving besides his mother are his wife, the former Leona Martell; a son Carl, at home; four daughters, Jean, June, Maureen (Mrs. Michael Gaudet) and Peggy, all of Halifax; a brother Lloyd; two sisters, Ann (Mrs. Alexander McKenna) and Sheila (Mrs. Stanley Savoury), all of D'Escousse. The body is at St. Hyacinth Church, where funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday Oct 11, 1991 BONIN, Mark Alex — 56, D’Escousse, Richmond County, died Thursday at home. Born in Poirierville, Richmond county, he was a son of Catherine (Poirier) Bonin, D’Escousse, and the late Leonard Bonin. He was a director of Civic Improvement Society and past Commodore of Lennox Passage Yacht Club. He is survived by his wife, the former Bertha Mary Doucet; a daughter, Myra, Dartmouth; a son, Mark, Halifax; a sister, Myra Posaluko, Winnipeg; Man.; a brother, Daniel (Teddy), Saint John, N.B. He was predeceased by a brother, Al. The body is in C.H. Boudreau’s Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, 9-10.30 a.m. Saturday. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Hyacinthe Church, D’Escousse, Rev. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Saturday May 21, 1983 POULAMOND, Richmond County — Leander Rene Boudreau, 62, of Poulamond died Thursday in Martinique. Richmond County. Born in Poulamond, he was a son of the late Philip and Sadie (Provost) Boudreau. He is survived by his wife, the former Lili Irene Fougere; a son Alfred, Evanston; three daughters, Doreen (Mrs. Arthur Gallant), Ann (Mrs. Alside Boudreau) and Marilyn (Mrs. Chesley Ranson), all of Poulamond, a stepbrother, Clement Boudreau; a stepsister, Regina Mason, both of Ottawa; 12 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a stepsister, Cecilia. The body is in St. Hyacinth’s Church, D'Escousse, where the funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Rev. Claude Richard officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday Nov 17, 1989 LOVELACE, Eleanor — 67, Houston, Tex., died Thursday in Texas. Born in Poirierville, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Virginia (Minnie) (Kiley) Britten. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; two sons, Richard, Houston; David, Hawaii; two daughters, Marsha, Linda, both of Houston; several grandchildren; a brother, Daniel Britten, Dartmouth; sister, Edith (Mrs. Tim Flaherty), Boston, Mass. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Nov 10, 1970 MRS. ANNA POIRIER, 81, of D'Escousse, Richmond County, was buried Saturday in the cemetery of St. Hyacinth's Roman Catholic Church following funeral service. She was born in Poulamon, Richmond County. She is survived by her second husband, Bertie Poirier, D'Escousse; one daughter, Corrine (Mrs. Clarence Boudreau), Ottawa; and four grandchildren. Her first husband, Frederick Fougere is dead.

Chronicle Herald Thursday June 27, 1985 MARTINIQUE — Sophia Irene Shannon, 91, of Martinique, Richmond County, died Tuesday in Strait-Richmond Hospita1, Evanston. Born in West Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Benoit) Forgeron. She is survived by two daughters, Carretha (Mrs. Bill MacDonald), Janvrin’s Harbour; Janie (Mrs. Charles Briand), Martinique; two sons, Harold and Leonard, both of Martinique; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John James; an infant daughter, two sisters, Elizabeth and Kate; three brothers, Edmund, Abraham and Sam. The body is in St. Hyacinth’s Church, D'Escousse, where funeral mass will be 2 p.m. Friday, Rev. Allan MacMillan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 30, 1986 Edward William Boudreau, 66, of 426 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, died Friday at home. Born in Halifax, be was a son of Charles and Rita (MacNell) Boudreau. He served overseas during the Second World War with the 5th Division, Perth regiment. He worked at HMC Dockyard for more than 25 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Barbara Baldwin; two sons, Charles, Sambro; Leslie, Herring Cove; five daughters, Marlene (Mrs. William Dunn), Barbara (Mrs. Robert Ramshaw), both of Vancouver; Patricia (Mrs. Peter Miller), Windsor Junction; Eileen Boudreau, Jo-Ann Boudreau, both of Herring Cove, a brother, Roy, Halifax; a sister, Mable (Mrs. Robert Cane), Halifax; four grandchildren, a great granddaughter. He was predeceased by two sons, Edward and Joseph; a bother, Gerald; three sisters, Muriel, Vera, and Eileen. The body is in J. Albert Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be held today at 2 p.m. in St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, Spry- field, Rev. Bernard Boylan officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Aug 18, 2004 BOUDREAU, Barbara Gertrude — 80, Halifax, died August 16, 2004, in Arborstone Enhanced Care. Born in Whitney Pier, she was a daughter of the late John and Sarah (Mclssac) Baldwin. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward W. Boudreau. She is survived by sons, Charles 'Chuck' (Bobbi), Sambro; Roy 'Les' (Simone), Herring Cove; son-in-law, Bill Dunn, Vancouver; daughters, Patricia (Peter) Miller, Windsor Junction; Barbara (Robert) Ramshaw, Victoria; Eileen (Brad) Fougere, Halifax; Jo-Ann (Steven) Spooner, Enfield; brother, Charles Baldwin, Vancouver; grandchildren, Shauna, Peter, Kylie, Chelsea, Katelyn. She was predeceased by son, Joseph Edward; daughter, Marlene; sisters, Margaret, Josephine 'Josie', Sadie, Florence 'Biff'; brothers, John, Godfrey, Robert; granddaughter, Shannon. Visitation will be held today from 7-9 p.m., and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax. Funeral in St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Friday. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday July 22, 1987 J. George Boudreau, 52, of Halifax and Moncton, died Monday in Seafoam, Pictou County. Born in Louisdale, Richmond County, he was a son of Margaret (Marchand) Boudreau and the late James J. Boudreau. He was educated in Louisdale and moved to Halifax in 1952. He became an officer and active member of the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway, Transport and General Workers local 606 in 1961. He was a full-time business agent for that Halifax hospital local in 1967. He attended Labour College at the University of Montreal in 1973 and was the first area vice-president for Colchester County on the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour. He held the position of vice-president and secretary treasurer of the Halifax Dartmouth and District Labour Council and was financial secretary for the Truro and District Labour Council. He was an employee nominee for the Halifax Unemployment and Insurance Commission Board for 12 years. He was a staff representative for the CBRT&GW from 1974 to 1985. At the time of his death, he was regional vice- president for the Atlantic region of the CBRT&GW. Since leaving employment with the Halifax Infirmary in 1971 after 15 years, he served in various labour capacities. He served as a member of the committee for the revision of the Nova Scotia Trade Union Act and was a member of the Nova Scotia Labour Relations Board. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Bigney; a daughter, Dorothy (Mrs. Richard Prat), Dartmouth; a son, George Jr., Halifax; four brothers, Edgar, Francis, Louis and James, all of Halifax; a sister, Edna (Mrs. Arthur Marchand), Louisdale; two grandchildren. The body is in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, Halifax, Visiting hours are 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral service will be 9 a.m. Friday in St. Stephen’s Church, Rev. Landry officiating. Donations may be made to Topsee Memorial Fund, Saint Francis Xavier University Ext. Dept., Antigonish, B2G-ICO, Att. Peggy MacIsaac.

Chronicle Herald Monday Dec 17, 1979 UPPER NINE MILE RIVER — Wilfred Boudreau, 82, of Upper Nine Mile River, Hants County, died Saturday in Colchester Hospital. Born in River Bourgeois, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Charles and Olive (Bourque) Boudreau. Surviving are a son, Arnold, Kamloops, B.C.; a brother, Henry, Pictou; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Ann Thibeau, St. Peter’s, Cape Breton; Mrs. Charlotte Maddocks, Van Beren, Me.; and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former, Effie A. Tanner; a daughter, Muriel; three brothers, Abraham, Charlie and Dan; and a sister, Mary. The body is at Withrow MacMillan Funeral Home, Upper Nine Mile River. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Bernard’s Church, Enfield, Rev. A. J. Daley officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Friday Mar 12, 1976 Leo Fabie Briand, 49, of 1233 Church Street, died Thursday at home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Mrs. Joan Briand and the late Harry Briand. He was a longshoreman for 24 years on the Halifax waterfront. Surviving besides his wife, Rosemary Rogers, are two sons, Douglas and Wayne, both at home; four brothers, Frederick and Harry, Halifax; Alex, Sackville, and Albert, Souris, P.E.I. The body is at Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Service will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Basilica. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Monday Jan 15, 1968 Mrs. Mary Briand, 85, wife of James Briand, Halifax, died Saturday at the Basinview Nursing Home. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, she was the daughter of the late Usable and Marion Barrette. She is survived by her husband and daughter, Ada, Halifax. The body is at Snow's Funeral Home, Argyle Street. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Aug 16, 1984 Mary Ada Briand, 74, of Halifax, died Wednesday in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late James P. Briand and Mary A. (Barrett) Briand. She is survived by several cousins. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Basilica, Friday at 12:15 p.m. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Aug 26, 1991 BROWN, Marie Delena — 78, 6 Arnold Drive, Halifax, died Sunday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Louisdale, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Minnie (Boudreau) Marchand. She is survived by her husband, Howard Brown; a son, John Aucoin, Halifax; three daughters, Jean (Mrs. Donald Worsley), Truro; Yvonne (Mrs. Frank McGrath), Halifax; Shirley (Mrs. Douglas Bell), Dartmouth; a brother, Arthur, Louisdale; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, John J. Aucoin; a daughter, Arlene; a sister, Eva. The body is in J. Albert Walker’s Funeral Home, Halifax, visiting 2- 4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Dec 14, 1977 RIVER BOURGEOIS - Mrs. Amable F. Burke, 92, of River Bourgeois, died Tuesday in Richmond Villa Home for the Aged, St. Peter’s. Born in River Bourgeois, she was the former Matilda, daughter of the late Amos and Margaret (Thibeau) Burke. Surviving are three daughters, Martha (Mrs. George DeRoach), and Theresa (Mrs. James A. Sampson), both of River Bourgeois; Ethel (Mrs. Albert Darrow), New London, Conn.; a son, Delore, River Bourgeois; a sister, Agnes (Mrs. Charles Sampson), River Bourgeois. She was predeceased by her husband, a son, Joseph Amos, and a daughter, Dorothy. The body is at the home of Mrs. George DeRoach, River Bourgeois. Funeral service will be held in St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois Thursday at 10 a.m., Rev. Thomas Morley officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday May 25, 1988 O’CONNELL, Francis Victor — 78, Halifax, died Tuesday in Camp Hill Hospital, Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late John and Marguerite (Bayers) O'Connell. He was a retired stevedore. He is survived by four sons, Carl, Roy, Halifax: Harold, David, Dartmouth; three daughters, Shirley Betts, Toronto; Joyce Beaudry, Lower Sackville; Sandra, Halifax; a brother, Reginald, Victoria, B.C; a sister, Helen Steen, Detroit; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Rita Sampson; a daughter, Elaine; a brother, Fred; a sister, Shirley. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Friday, St. Mary's Basilica. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nova Scotia Lung Association.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Jan 6, 1990 MULLEN, Mary Elizabeth — 72, Northwood Centre, Halifax, died there Thursday. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Augustus and Mary Jane (Johnston) Lawrence. She worked for Halifax Dockyards for many years and was a member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Halifax. She is survived by a son, Insp. Lawrence Clare, Halifax; a sister, Florence Metie, Halifax; a granddaughter; three nieces. She was predeceased by his first husband, William Clare; second husband, William Mullen. The body is in Snow’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. today in St Agnes' Church. The body will be cremated. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to any chanty.

Cape Breton Post Friday Mar 28, 1974 Joseph A. Pottie, 67, of Poirierville, Richmond County, died yesterday in Ste. Anne Hospital, Arichat, after two months of illness. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex[sic: Felix] Pottie of River Bourgeois. Besides his wife, the former Marcellina Fougere of D'Escousse, Mr. Pottie is survived by five daughters, Tena (Mrs. John Almon), Sydney, Marjorie (Mrs. Philip Britten), Poirierville; Patricia (Mrs. Alec Fougere), D'Escousse; Alice (Mrs. Pat MacKinnon), Sydney Mines; and Dolores (Mrs. James Ranson), Poulamon; and four sons, Louis, Petit de Grat; Ambrose, Poulamon; Eugene, Windsor, Ont.; and Daniel, Ottawa; one brother, Fred, Westmount, and a number of grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son James. His body rests in St. Hyacinth’s Church, D’Escousse, where Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment will take place in the parish cemetery.

The Scotia Sun Wednesday Feb 22, 1984 WEST ARICHAT - The death occurred of Wilfred Thomas Boudreau, 82, at St. Martha’s Hospital in Antigonish on Saturday, February 11. Born in West Arichat, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Bona) Boudreau. He is survived by his wife the former Mary Lillian (Boudreau) Boudreau; two daughters, Lavina (Mrs. William Hewitt) of Hamilton, Ont., and Lorraine (Mrs. John Paul) of Dartmouth; four brothers; Baptiste, Halifax; Gilbert, Boudreauville; Alexie, Little Anse; and Joe of Petit de Grat. He was predeceased by three brothers Hyacinth, Tommy and Jimmy, and two sisters, Lavina and Laura. His remains rested at the Immaculate Conception Church in West Arichat, from where a requiem mass was celebrated on Tuesday, February 13. Burial to take place in the Parish Cemetery in the spring. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat.

Cape Breton Post Thursday Feb 16, 1984 James A. Pitts, 84, former resident of New Victoria, died Wednesday, Feb 15, 1984, at Spring Garden Villa, Sydney. Born In River Bourgeois he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andre Pitts. He worked as a coal miner and carpenter until his retirement and was a member of Saint Joseph Parish, New Victoria. Unmarried, he is survived by sisters Josephine, Charlotte, Cape Cod; a brother, Leonard, residing in Ontario. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, James Nolan, Vet Street, Glace Bay is a nephew. Be was predeceased by sisters Anette, Emily, Ada, Rose and Mary. The body rests Friday after 7 p.m. at the V.J. MacGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street and the funeral mass will be said Saturday at 10 a.m. in the parish church. Interment will be made in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 30, 1986 Arichat — John Ernest Stone, 72, of Arichat, died Saturday in Strait Richmond Hospital. He was the son of the late Charles P. and Margaret (Boudreau) Stone. He was a construction foreman with the Department of Transportation until retiring. He is survived by two sons, John, and Robert, both of Louisdale; a daughter, Bonnie Stone, Stevarton; two brothers, Raymond, and Wilburt, both of Arichat, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Acton, of Arichat, Mrs. Anita Macdonnell, Glace Bay; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson. He was predeceased by his wife, the late Mary Louise (David) Stone two brothers, Francis, and Arthur, of Arichat; one sister, Alvina. Funeral service will be held today at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Rev Hughie MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Nov 21, 1990 GOYETCHE, Blanche Marie — 74, Manchester, Guysborough County, formerly of Arichat, Richmond County, died Tuesday in Guysborough Memorial Hospital. Born in Cape Augnet, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late David C. and Philomene (Allen) Boudreau. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Amedee Goyetche; two sons, David, Ohio; Raymond, Massey, Ont.; three sisters, Emma, British Columbia, Nellie, Manchester, Guysborough County; Evangeline, New Glasgow; two brothers, Tommy, Arichat; Valma, Toronto; five grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers, David, Jeffrey, Aloysius; two sisters, Emily, one in infancy. The body is in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home Limited, Arichat, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, 1-3 p.m. Thursday. Funeral will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat, Rev. Conrad Gerroir officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 30, 1986 ARICHAT — Funeral service for Clifford Joseph Decoste, 66, who died Monday in Arichat Senior Citizens home, was held Sunday in Lady of Our Assumption Church, Arichat, Rev. Hughie MacDonald officiated. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Born in Arichat, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Jane (Boudreau) Decoste. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a prisoner of war. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Arichat, Branch 150. He is survived by two sisters, Delima LeBlanc, Arichat; Irene Boudreau, Halifax a brother, Leanard Decoste, Gloucester, Mass. He was predeceased by two sisters, Evelyn Sampson, and Violet Boudreau, two brothers, Charles and Jeffery Decoste.

Chronicle Herald Monday Dec 17, 1979 EVANSTON — Mrs. Mary Della Veronica Proctor, 49, of Evanston, died Saturday at home. Born in Evanston, she was a daughter of Mrs. Mary Cecilia McNamara and the late Andrew Gregory McNamara. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Church and the CWL. Besides her mother, she is survived by four daughters, Donna (Mrs. Thomas Richardson), Lower River Inhabitants; Anne (Mrs. Alfred Boudreau), Evanston; Linda (Mrs. John Hayes), Port Hawkesbury; and Jean, at home; two sons, Bernie and Earle, both at home; two sisters, Marie (Mrs. Alex Cogswell) and Pauline (Mrs. Lauchie Proctor), both of Evanston; four brothers, Raymond and Ted, both of Whiteside; Donnie, Evanston; and Francis, Kempt Road; and seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack. The body is in the family residence. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Francis de Sales Church, Lower River Inhabitants, Rev. Francis Dolhanty officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Whiteside. Memorial donations may be made to the Strait-Richmond Hospital fund.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 30, 1986 Louisdale - Dominique J. Sampson, 75, of Louisdale, died Saturday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Louisdale, he was the son of the late John and Maria Sampson. He is survived by his wife, the former Rosella Clorey; two sons, Carl, Louisdale; David Lloyd, Louisdale; three daughters, Etta (Mrs. Marciel Essimbre), Campbellton, N.B.; Martina (Mrs. R. Bruce Macdonald), Dartmouth; Mona Lisa (Mrs. Darryl Ferguson), Dartmouth; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Francis Sampson, and a sister, Theresa. The body is in the Glen Sampson Funeral Home, Louisdale, where funeral service will be held today at 3 p.m., Rev. J.J. MacLeod officiating. Burial will be in Saint Louis Parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday March 2, 1970 Mrs. Edgar Sampson, 47, 16 Glebe Ave., Sydney, died Friday in St. Rita Hospital. She was the former Helen Hines of Windsor, daughter of Mrs. Kathleen and the late Percy Hines. She is survived be her husband and mother, four daughters, Elaine (Mrs. Nicholas Young), Sydney, Debbie, Wanda and Karen, at home, a son, Kevin, at Home; three brothers, Laurie Hines, Hamilton, Ontario, Walter in Windsor, and Gordon in Halifax, and two sisters, Mrs. Peter Hatch, St. John's, Newfoundland, and Marion, in Moncton. Funeral mass is at 8:45 a.m. today in Sacred Heart Church. The body will then be transferred to the R.D. Lindsay Funeral Home in Windsor for funeral service at 3 this afternoon. Burial will be in Maplewood cemetery, Windsor.

The Scotia Sun Wednesday Feb 15, 1984 SAMPSON'S COVE - The death of 90 year old Mina Samson occurred on Friday, February 3 at the Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in Petit de Grat, she was the daughter of the late Lamond Landry and Mary Landry (Bois). She is survived by her two sons, Martin of Sampson's Cove and Bernard of Little Anse, one daughter, Genevieve (Mrs. Levi Harris) of Petit de Grat and also 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Leo, one daughter Mary, one son Joseph and 5 brothers and sisters. The body rested at St. Joseph's Parish in Petit de Grat, where a requiem mass was celebrated by Father J. Mombourquette on Monday, February 6. Burial followed in the Star of the Sea Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons Robbie Samson, Vernard Samson, Etienne Samson, Leon Samson, Velma Samson and Gary Harris. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat.

Chronicle Herald Monday Nov 5, 1973 Everett, Mass. - Mrs. William Poirier, of Everett, died Friday in hospital. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Mitchell. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, William, Everett; four sisters; Lillian (Mrs. H. Colwell), Halifax; Marion (Mrs. Clarence Smith), Coddle's Harbor, Guysborough County; Doris (Mrs. Jack Foley, Toronto; and Margaret (Mrs. Robert Dahl), Medley, Alta.; a brother John, Halifax. She was predeceased by a brother. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Feb 23, 2002 WRIGHT, Rose Alma — 67, Enfield, passed away peacefully February 22, 2002, while in the company of her loving family. Born in Halifax, January 12, 1935, she was a daughter of Mildred Morven, Antrim and the late Arthur Morven. Surviving are sisters, Dorothea Hartlen (Donald), Petawawa, Ont.; Alice Fitzpatrick (Robert), Dartmouth; Patsy Thorne (Henry), Timberlea; Kathy Morven, British Columbia; brother, Arthur Morven (Diana), Antrim; children, Judy Fleming (Alan), Prince Edward Island; Wendy Purdy (Alan), Bedford; John Wright (Deborah), Sackville; Terry Wright (Livia), Ottawa; Roseanna Shatford (Greg), Oromocto, N.B.; Linda Connelly, Calgary, Alta.; Lawrence Christian Jr. (Lorraine), Cape Breton; grandchildren, Christopher, Jason, Shawn, T.J., Chad, Christopher, Michele, Sven, Kimberley, Jessica Rose, Allan, Kevin, Amanda, Perry and Russell, great grandchildren, Taylor and Dustin. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Christian. Rose was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed dancing, ball games, cards and her family. She will be dearly missed by all whose lives she touched. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Sunday, funeral 2 p.m. Monday, both in St. Bridget’s Catholic Church, Shubenacadie, Father Arthur Gouthro SA officiating. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. A heartfelt thank you to all the doctors, nurses, home care team and hospital support team of the Palliative Care and floor 8B at the Centennial Building. Your compassion and professionalism will not be forgotten. A very special thank you to Dr. Morzychi, Rose’s special boyfriend. Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Co-operative, Upper Musquodoboit.

Chronicle Herald Monday Feb 21, 2000 LINTAMAN, Stella Amelia — 73, Cow Bay, passed away February 19, 2000, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Everett and Pearl Findlay. Stella was an active member of Christ Church in Cow Bay. She worked at MacKay's Pharmacy. Stella enjoyed playing bingo, cards, and gardening. Stella was the family historian and maintained a record of all family occasions. Surviving are her husband, Frank Lintaman, Cow Bay; sisters, Ella Holland, Lawrencetown; Pearl (Mrs. Avard Barker), Cole Harbour; brothers, Martin (Evelyn), Hachet Lake; Jeffery (Shirly), Woodside; Everett (Nora), Perth, Ont.; a special sister-in-law, Dot Lintaman and close friend, Noreen Evans; as well as several special nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a baby daughter, Nancy. Visitation will take place 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, February 21, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, in the funeral home chapel, Rev. Les Robertson officiating, with burial to take place in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to The Lung Association; Christ Church, Cow Bay or a charity of choice.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday June 25, 1980 Ada Agnes Dickenson, 84, of Northwood Centre, Halifax, died Tuesday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Annie (Fougere) Sampson. She is survived by a son, Herbert Louis, Halifax; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Louis Turner; six brothers, Peter, Walter, William, Leo, Simon and Alfred. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Church, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Nov 26, 1973 Leon Joseph Boutin, 69, 384 Dutch Village Road, Halifax, died Saturday in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born at West Arichat, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Frank and Emiley Boutin. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Tory) two daughters, Irene (Mrs. Ronald Swanebeld), Halifax; Frances Anne, at home; a son Colin, at home; a stepson David Dixon, Halifax; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Phillips, Grimsby, Ont., Mrs. Aline Monia, Montreal; Mrs. Cecile Doucette, Lower Wedgeport, Yarmouth County; one brother, Ulyses, Grimsby Ont., several nieces and nephews and six grandchildren. The body is at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be held at St. Lawrence Church, 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday May 10, 1984 Charles Arthur Pace, 72, of 77 Purcell’s Cove Road, died Wednesday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was a Son of the late Alex F. and Christina (Fillis) MacDonald. He was a retired ships’ repairs officer, HMC Dockyard. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, and a member of Knights of Columbus. Surviving, besides his wife, the former Cecelia Sampson, are a son, Charles, Halifax; a stepson, Robert Bona, Enfield; four daughters, Jackie, Truro; Mary (Mrs. Archie Thibeault), Sandra and Liz, all of Halifax; a stepdaughter, Gloria (Mrs. Barry Warburton), Vancouver; four grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Milton. The body will be in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, after 2 p.m. Friday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. John the Baptist Church, Armdale, Father John Hayes officiating, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kidney Foundation, Halifax.

This notice is for Marie Louise Lavigne Samson b. Jan 13, 1902, Poulamon. Chronicle Herald Saturday July 16, 1977 Funeral Service for Mrs. Norman Slaunwhite of 3445 McAlpine Avenue, Halifax, will be held Monday 9 a.m. at St. Catherine of Sienna Church, Halifax, Rev. J. MacKinnon officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 24, 1977 W. Norman Slaunwhlte, 77, 3445 McAlpine Avenue, Halifax, died Monday at Victoria General Hospital. Born in Terence Bay, he was a son at the late Samuel and Florence (Slaunwhite) Slaunwhite. He was an employee of Moir's Limited for 48 years, retiring 12 years ago. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Samson, a son, Gordon, at home; two daughters, Marie (Mrs. Graham Gallant), Geraldine (Mrs. Vernon Boutllier), both of Halifax; a brother, Richard, Terence Bay; three sisters, Mrs. Enitha Slaunwhite, Terence Bay; Mrs. Daisy Jollimore, Brookside; Ida (Mrs. Ray Mercer), Dartmouth; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters. The body is at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral service will take place 10 a.m. Wednesday at Star-of-the-Sea Church, Terence Bay. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Nov 20, 1980 Delore Joseph Marchand, 38, of 7 Jamieson Street, Dartmouth, died Tuesday at home. Born in Louisdale, Cape Breton, he was a son of Ernest Marchand and the late Melvina (Landry) Marchand. He was employed with the HMCS dockyard. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; one daughter, Angela; five sisters, Loretta, Evelyn (Mrs. James Conrad), and Esther (Mrs. Lawrence Fougere), all of Halifax; Lucie (Mrs. Francis Martell), Arichat; and Doris (Mrs. Vernon Marchand), Louisdale; three brothers, Melvin, and Narchisse, both of Louisdale; and Henry, Halifax. The body is at Mattatall’s Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Church, Father Donald MacLean officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Mar 4, 1991 PETITPAS, Joseph Stanley — 73, Poulamon, Richmond County, died Saturday at Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. He was a son of the late Amable and Eliza (Bona) Petitipas. He is survived by his wife, the former Jeanette LeBlanc; four sons, Earl, Halifax; Lloyd, Louisdale; Kenny, Poulamon; Eddie, River Bourgeois; three sisters, Lina Landry, Edith Petitpas, both of Dundee; Sr. Sadie Petitpas, Sydney; two brothers, Andrew, Prince Edward Island; Godfrey, Dundee; four grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son in infancy; three brothers, Dominic, Francis, Willard; a sister, Mary. The body is at C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Hyacinthe Church, D’Escousse, Rev. Allan MacMillan officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Donations may be made to ALS Society of Canada or St. Hyacinthe Cemetery Fund.

Chronicle Herald Monday Nov 26, 1973 Barbara Jean Sampson, 17, 3739 Memorial Drive, Halifax, died Saturday in Halifax Infirmary. She was the daughter of Arthur and Barbara (Perry) Sampson. Besides her parents, she is survived by three sisters; Angela, Cathy and Darlene; two brothers, Artie and Perry, all at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Sampson, River Bourgeois, Cape Breton, and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Thomas Perry, Little Lorraine, Cape Breton. The body is at Halifax Funeral Home, 6270 Quinpool Road. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 8:40 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, Rev. Lloyd O’Neil officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Mar 13, 1973 Joseph Lawrence Marchand, 65 of 66 Rosedale Ave., Halifax, died Sunday at Halifax Infirmary. Born in Louisdale, Richmond County[sic], he was a on of the late Lawrence and Bertha (Marchand) Marchand. He retired in 1968 after 20 years with National Sea Products Ltd. He is survived by four sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Desira Martelle), Mary (Mrs. Louis LeBlanc) and Bertha (Mrs. Ralph Wilson), all of Halifax, and Rita (Mrs. William Fisher), Saskatoon, Sask.; and four brothers, Amedea, Daniel, Nicholas and Gerald, all of Halifax. The is at R.D. Lindsay Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, 9 a.m., at St. Lawrence Church. Rev. Andrew Tekach will officiate. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

(s/o Stanislaus Theodore Martel and Adele Samson) Chronicle Herald Tuesday Oct 5, 1971 MONTREAL - Daniel Anthony Martell, 83, formerly of Halifax, died Monday in Montreal. He is survived by one son, Leonard, of Montreal; one daughter, Sister Jean, of the Sisters of Charity, Halifax; and four grandchildren. The body is at Halifax Funeral Home, Dresden Row, Halifax. Funeral service will be held Thursday in St. Mary's Basilica. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Apr 13, 1982 Cora Blanche Keating, 92, of 5675 Almon Street, and formerly of Rockdale, Richmond County, died this morning in Camp Hill Hospital. Born in Rockdale, she was a daughter of the late Placide and Sophie (Martell) Martell. She is survived by one daughter, Nora (Mrs. Walter Mombourquette), Halifax; two brothers, Halair, Rockdale; and Vincent, Halifax; one sister, Margaret (Mrs. Tom DeWolfe), Dartmouth; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter Keating; four brothers, Wilfred, Freddie, Henry, and John; and two sisters, Minnie and Tina. The body is at the J. Albert Walker Funeral Home for tonight only. Funeral will be in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L’Ardoise, with burial in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Dec 14, 1972 Toronto - Joseph Vernon Martell, 25, of Toronto, was buried in Gate of Heaven cemetery following funeral services from St. Mary's Basilica. Born in Sampson's Cove, Cape Breton, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary Martell. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne, Toronto; three daughters, Darlene, Brenda and Janet, all at home; a sister, Mrs. Irene Briand, Halifax; and two brothers, Raymond, Sudbury, Ont.; and Alfred, Summerside, PEI.; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Julia Derosse, Summerside; and paternal grandfather, Mrs. Delna Martel, Sampson's Cove.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Apr 3, 1991 NORDIN, Charles Thomas — 75, Halifax, died Monday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Ernest Nordin and Nora (Davis) Nordin. He served overseas during the Second World War. He is survived by his wife, the former Evelyn May; two sons, Roy, Cow Bay; Glynn Sr., Mosherville; five daughters, Cheryl Connors, Dartmouth; Averil, Cynthia Lucas, both of Lower Sackville; Lois, Norine, both of Halifax; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Harold, Manitoba; three sisters, Dorothy Sampson, Marie Stewart, both of Halifax: Shirley Specht, Digby. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Amy Lillian; a brother, Ernest; a sister, Rita Moran. The body is in Snow’s Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph’s Church, Rev. Christensen officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Izaak Walton Killam Children’s Hospital.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Nov 14, 1990 WALSH, Sarah Isabella — 80, Joseph Howe Manor, Halifax, died Monday in Camp Hill Veterans Hospital. Born in Lynches River, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Catherine (Murphy) Stone. She and her husband John were supervisors at Hope Cottage in Halifax for a number of years. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Betty LeBlanc, Saint John, N.B.; Mrs. Charlotte Richards, Heatherton; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John A. Walsh; three brothers, Danny, John, Peter; two sisters, Laura, Mary Margaret. Funeral will be 12:15 p.m. Thursday in St. Mary’s Basilica, Halifax, cremation to follow. Burial will be at a later date in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Monday Oct 26, 1970 THOMAS ELLIAS BARRETT, 68, Harrietsfield, died yesterday at the Halifax Civic Hospital. Born in Lower L’Ardoise, he was the son of the late Maxum and Martha Barrett. He was a veteran of World War One. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; two daughters, Ada (Mrs. Fred Croake), Upper Sackville; Lorraine (Mrs. Garnet Ryan), Fall River; six sons, Raymond, Vancouver; William, Dartmouth; Thomas and Kenneth, Windsor Junction; Keith, Halifax; James, London, Ont.; one sister, Mrs. Alvina Dillman, Head St. Margaret’s Bay; and 23 grandchildren. The body is at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home. Funeral mass will he held tomorrow at 9 p.m. in St Mary's Basilica. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Aug 30, 1984 D’ESCOUSSE — William E. Kehoe, 61, of D'Escousse, Richmond County, died Wednesday at home. Born in Rocky Bay, he was a son of the late James and Artemese (Cavanaugh) Kehoe. He is survived by his wife, Marie; five sons, Harvey, Toronto; Edward, Doug and Richard, all of D’Escousse; Clem, Wolfville; five daughters, Beulah (Mrs. B. Hicks), Canning; Genieve (Mrs. G. Pashkoski), Louisdale; Betty (Mrs. Alan McIntyre),Sydney; Linda, River Bourgeois; Kimberly, at home; and eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Howard; a sister, Mary, a daughter, Karen; and a son, Michael. The body is in St. Hyacinth Roman Catholic Church, D’Escousse, where funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday, Rev. Allan MacMillan officiating, with burial in St. Hyacinth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Hyacinth Cemetery Fund.

Chronicle Herald Monday Apr 21, 1986 D’ESCOUSSE — Francis Leo Joyce, 82, D’Escousse, died Saturday in St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish. Born in D’Escousse, be was a son of the late ...(unclear...) [John Hubert 'Robert' and] Catherine (Pettipas) Joyce. He worked for J.P. porters for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, Anita; five daughters, Catherine (Mrs. Vernie Bowne), Jeanne (Mrs. John Stone), Irene (Mrs. Jerry LeBlanc), Barbara (Mrs. Blaise Boudreau), all of Arichat; Matilda (Mrs. Robert Goyetche), D’Escousse; three sisters, Evelyn Joyce, Halifax; Anita Doyle, San Diego, Ca.; Isabel, Remelgado, N.J.; 16 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. He was predeceased by a brother, Wilfred; a stepdaughter, Yvonne. The body is in St. Hyacinth Church, D'Escousse, where funeral will be 3 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in church cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Jan 14, 1992 FOUGERE, Mary Lorraine — Poulamon, Richmond County, died Friday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Petit de Grat, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Rose (Sampson) Boudreau. She was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 47, St. Peters. She is survived by two daughters, Marjorie (Mrs. Rudolph Keating), Rocky Bay; Shirley (Mrs. Donald Poirier), Poulamon; two sons, Edward, Donald, both of Poirierville; a sister, Isabelle (Mrs. Arthur Boudreau), Robins; two brothers, George, River Bourgeois, Joseph, Louisdale; 12 grandchildren, a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Clement Simon; a sister, Mary; four brothers, Clifford, Arthur, Abraham, Vincent. Funeral was held Monday in St. Hyacinth’s Church, D'Escousse, Rev. John J. MacDonald officiated. Burial will be in parish cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or St. Hyacinth’s cemetery fund.

Parents are wrong? I have him as a son of Alfred Jean Berchmans Boudreau and Marie Gladys George. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Aug 27, 1975 Joseph Adolf Boudreau, 48, of 16 Layton Road, Halifax, died Tuesday at Victoria General Hospital. Born in Cape Breton, he was the son of Joseph and Gladys (Pellerine) Boudreau. He was employed with Kentucky Fried Chicken for 22 years. Re also served with the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. Surviving beside his wife, the former Florence Fleet, are one daughter, Deborah Ann, at home, two stepbrothers, Godfrey and Louis, both of Cape Breton; one stepsister, Ethel (Mrs. Donald Bellfontaine), Mount Uniacke. The body is at J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be held at 9:15 a.m. Thursday from St. Michael’s Church, Spryfield, Rev. Owen Connolly will officiate, with interment in the Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Apr 3, 1991 SAMPSON, Irene — 93, St. Peter’s, Richmond County, died Tuesday in Richmond Villa, St. Peter’s. Born in Sampsonville, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Annie (Burke) Sampson. She is survived by three daughters, Rita (Mrs. Elias Landry), Agnes (Mrs. Dan Campbell), both of St. Peter's, Cecilia (Mrs. Godfrey Patterson), Ontario; seven suns, Stanley, Dartmouth; David, Hubbards; Cyril, Halifax; Osweald, Weymouth; Dan, Saint John, N.B.; Amadee, Liverpool; John, Ontario; 42 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, a great- great- grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo; two sons, Edwin, Cyril, a daughter, Catherine. The body is in River Bourgeois Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church. Rev. Alex MacLellan officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Monday Dec 28, 1982 ARICHAT - Kathleen Jennie Bowen, 60, died Saturday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary Latimer. She is survived by her husband, Hiliary; two sons, Vernie, Arichat; George, Caledonia, Ont.; a daughter, Marie (Mrs. Bob DeWolfe), Arichat); two sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Joe Doyle), Arichat; Allan[sic: Aline] (Mrs. Charles Shields), Everett, Mass.; two brothers, John, Sydney; Linwood, Watertown, Mass.; nine grandchildren. The body is at her residence in Arichat. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Arichat. Burial will be in St. John’s Anglican Church cemetery, Arichat.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Nov 22, 1989 MACNEIL, Mary D. 82, Barra Head, Richmond County, died Tuesday at home. Born in Oban, Richmond County she was a daughter of the late Maurice and Suzanne (Burke) Boudreau. She was a long-time resident of Barra Head and a member of Immaculate Conception Mission. She is survived by four daughters, Mary (Mrs. A.A. Mombourquette), Bedford; Sister Veronica, Fort McMurray, Alta.; Helen MacDonald, Soldiers Cove; Rose (Mrs. Bruno DiPersio), Moncton; four sons, John, Burlington, Ont.; Joseph, Barra Head; Leo, River Bourgeois; Blaise, Creignish; a brother, Ephrem, Quebec; three sisters, Theresa (Mrs. James Bourque), Sister Miriam Regis, both of New York; Helen (Mrs. Hector Campbell), Halifax: 28 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest; an infant daughter, Bernadette. The body is in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter’s. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Immaculate Conception Church, Barra Head, Rev. Alex MacLellan officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery, Barra Head. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.

Mail Star Thursday May 18, 1972 MOUNT UNIACKE — John Russell Stone, 50, of Carr Avenue, Mount Uniacke, died Monday at Halifax Infirmary. Born in St. Peter’s, he was a son of Mrs. Charlotte (Landry) Stone and the late George Stone. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, the former Carmen Dyke; six sisters, Marian (Mrs. Thomas Withers), Fairview; Cecila (Mrs. Lawrence Whittey), and Isabel (Mrs. Alex Fougere), both of St. Peter’s; Germaine (Mrs. Hugh Wilson), Alymer, Ont.; Florence (Mrs. Douglas Castleman), Toronto, and Lorraine (Mrs. Chester Rouleau), Montreal; two brothers, Arthur, Toronto and James, in Ontario. He was predeceased by two brothers, Leo and Daniel, and one sister, Margaret. The body is at R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Bedford. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today in St. John Vianney Church, Lower Sackville, Rev. Vernon Driscoll officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Mail Star Monday Mar 9, 1992 BOUDREAU, Harry Fred — 79, Petit de Grat, Richmond County, died Sunday in St. Anne's Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Born in Petit de Grat, he was a son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (David) Boudreau. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Petit de Grat. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Jane Landry; two daughters, Amelia (Mrs. Wilfred Samson), Lucille (Mrs. Carl Boudreau), both of Petit de Grat: a son, Ronnie, Louisdale; two sisters, Evelyn (Mrs. Harold Flynn), Halifax; Margaret (Mrs. Cletus Landry), River Bourgeois; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Marion; several brothers and sisters. The body is in C. H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting after 1 p.m. today. Funeral will be 3:30 p.m. today in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Allan MacMillan officiating. Spring burial will be in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat. Donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church renovation fund or St. Anne’s community and Nursing Care Centre.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Aug 30, 1984 George Henry Barrett, 84, of Halifax, died Wednesday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late William and Moriah (Morvan) Barrett. He is survived by his wife, the former Ada Rehburg; four daughters, Marg (Mrs. Bill Fitzpatrick), L’Ardoise; Blanche (Mrs. Joseph Noade) and Jean (Mrs. Aurele LeClerc), both of Halifax; Helen (Mrs. Charles Campbell), L’Ardoise; three brothers, William and Murdock, both of Halifax; Alby, R.I.; a sister, Mary (Mrs. William Grady), Yarmouth; 13 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Marie; a sister, Angeline; a brother, Daniel. The body is in L’Ardoise Funeral Home Funeral arrangements are incomplete. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association.