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Cape Breton Post Friday Jan 10, 1986 Mrs. Freda Babineau, 92 Spring Garden Villa, formerly of Victoria Road, died at the residence Wednesday, January 8. Born at St. Pierre et Miquelon[sic] she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Mary (MacPhee) Fougere. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Church and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are three daughters Pauline Riley, Antigonish; Thelma (Mrs. Morgan Watts), Dartmouth; Theresa (Mrs. Earl Stevens), Victoria, B.C.; five sons Henry, George, Douglas, Frederick, all of Sydney, Alfred, Oshawa, Ont., 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband William in 1938, two sons Albert and Harry, one daughter, Mary, one brother, Simon, and two sisters, Bertha and Annie.

Cape Breton Post Saturday July 22, 1972 HARRY SAMPSON GLACE BAY —Harry Sampson, 76, of Gardiner Mines died Friday at St. Joseph’s Hospital where he was a patient since July 1. A native of L’Ardoise, Mr. Sampson resided in Dominion and later took up residence at Gardiner Mines. He worked down through the years as a carpenter with various contractors. His last employment was with the Louisbourg project. He was a member of St. James parish. Besides his wife he is survived by a brother, Murdock, Dominion, sisters (Florence) Mrs. Gordon Nicholson, New Glasgow; (Katie) Mrs. James Corbett, Dominion, and Theresa Sampson, Dominion, retired school teacher in that town. The body is reposing at Curry's, 322 King Edward Street, with the funeral to take place Sunday. Mass will be offered at St. John’s Church, New Aberdeen, at 2 p.m., with internment to take place in St. John’s Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Sept 25, 1973 Mrs. Elsie Jane Barrett, 79, South River Bourgeois, C.B., died Sunday in the Halifax Civic Hospital. She was born in South River Bourgeois and lived in Halifax most of her life. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Casmey, Labrador City; two sons, Peter and Henry, both of Halifax; two brothers, Peter and Maurice, Cape Breton; 11 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Joseph. The body is at the Halifax Funeral Home, Quinpool Road. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday at 8: 30 a.m. in St. Mary's Basilica. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 29, 1972 Harold Sampson DETROIT, Mich. —Harold Sampson; 47, of Detroit, Michigan and formerly of Lower L’Ardoise, Richmond County, died Saturday as a result of a car accident in Detroit. Born in Lower L’Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of Albert and Dorothy (Crawley) Sampson. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers, Joseph, Ottawa; and Ralph, Verdun, Que.; three sisters, Audrey (Mrs. Joseph Sampson), and Irene, both of Windsor, Ont.; and Marion, Detroit. The body is in Windsor, Ont., where funeral service will be held today at 12 noon. Burial will be in Windsor, Ont.

Chronicle Herald Monday February 5, 1990 GERRIOR, Willard Abraham — 74, Arichat, formerly of Port Royal, died Sunday at St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre. Born in Port Royal, he was a son of the late Patrick (Patsy) and Mary Leone (LeBlanc) Gerrior. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Viola Poan, West Arichat; Gladys (Mrs. Herman Marchand), Waltham, Mass.; Mrs. Lorraine Hollar, Vancouver; two brothers, Ambrose, West Arichat; Albert, Espenola, Ont. He was predeceased by eight sisters, Lavina, Deltha, Florence, Dorothy, Marguerite, Lavina, Cataline, Ruth; three brothers, Hycinth, Ernest, James; a set of twins in infancy. The body is in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat, Rev Allan MacMillan officiating. Spring burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 14, 1983 Dennis Joseph Monbourquette, 78, of 5490 Clyde Street, Halifax, died Thursday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Rockdale, Cape Breton, he was a son of Thomas and Sarah Monbourquette. He was retired from the National Harbours Board. He is survived by his wife, the former Annie May Martell; a son David, Toronto; five daughters, Marian (Mrs. Y. Laplante), Halifax; Gloria (Mrs. J. Frosst), Toronto; Leona (Mrs. J. Gilbert) and Denise, both of Halifax; Sandra (Mrs. W.M. Morrison), Aldergrove, B.C.; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He was predeceased by three sisters and three brothers. The body is in Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Basilica, with burial In Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Sept 25, 1973 Lower River Inhabitants - Patrick D. Cogswell, 96, was buried here Sept 17 following a funeral service. He died in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. He is survived by three daughters, Theresa (Mrs. William Proctor), and Rita, (Mrs. David McNamara), both of Halifax; Sadie (Mrs. Lee MacPhee), Lower River inhabitants; one half-sister, Mrs. Annie McNamara, and one half-brother, Frank, both of Evanston, Richmond County; 21 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Ann, and three sons, Douglas, Patrick Jr., and Harold He was employed for many years with the CNR as a section hand.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Sept 8, 1987 FOUGERE, Louis A. — 78, 41 Gritton Avenue, Sydney, died Saturday at St. Rita Hospital, Sydney. Born in Poulamon, Richmond County, he was the son of the late Remi and Clara (Landry) Fougere. He was a retired stationery engineer at the former Point Edward Naval Base and a veteran of the Second World War. He served overseas in both the Atlantic and the Pacific theatres as a member of both the Royal Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy. He was an active member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish and served on the parish council. He was a past president of the local chapter of the Public Service Alliance of Canada. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12 and served on the board of referees of the unemployment insurance commission. He also served on various committees of both the Isle Royal Credit Union and the Sydney Credit Union. He was a fourth degree knight in the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his wife, the former Stella MacDonald; two daughters, Linda (Mrs. Robert Silva), California; Jeanne (Mrs. William Berry), Fair Oaks, Ca.; a son, Louis, Sydney; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Raymond, a sister, Mary Ellen. The body is at T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral will be today at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Daniel Church, Msgr. Gallivan officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection cemetery. Donations may be made so Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Thursday Sept 27, 1973 SYDNEY — Raymond Martell, 66, of South Bar, died Wednesday at home. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Martell, of Richmond County, and a retired steelworker. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Parish, Low Point. He is survived by his wife, the former Beatrice Drover, and four sons, Jeremiah, West Pubnlco; Alfred, South Bar; Daniel, Debert, and Gordon at home. The body is at T. W. Curry Downtown Chapel. Funeral service will be at St. Alphonsus Church Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday July 12, 1983 Lower L'Ardoise - James Martin Briand, 72, of Lower L'Ardoise, died Monday in Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Daniel and Mary (Gracie) Briand. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Holy Guardian Angels Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Catherine Clannon; five sons, Paul and Blaise, both of Lower L'Ardoise, Joseph and Leo, both of Sackville, and James, Ottawa; three daughters, Natalie (Mrs. Fenton Milligan) of Beaverbank, Elaine (Mrs. Marvin Milligan) of Sackville, and Anne, at home; one brother Herbert, Lower L'Ardoise; one sister Mrs. Adelaide Nelson, St. Peter's; and 17 grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son Louie; three brothers, Frank, Samuel and Louie, and one sister Bertha. The body is in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, Rev. Basil Boudreau officiating, with burial in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Feb 5, 1990 GULLICKSON, James Charles — 85, Grand Anse, Richmond County, died Friday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late James and Katherine (Connolly) Gullickson. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion branch 47, St. Peters. He served as a military police officer in the Canadian army. He is survived by his wife, the former Sadie Georgina Matthews; four daughters, Olivia (Mrs. Robert Benoit); Helma (Mrs. Ulysses Doiron), both of Grand Anse; Claudette (Mrs. Wayne Waito), London, Ont.; Dorothy (Mrs Leo Cooper), Waverley; three sons, Gary, Major, Orville, all of Grand Anse; 16 grandchildren; a great grandchild. He was predeceased by a sister, Doris Holliday; a brother, Theodore, a grandson. The body is at the family home in Grand Anse. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Royal Canadian Legion branch 47, Rev. Hughie D. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Black River United Church Cemetery

Chronicle Herald Saturday Feb 27, 1988 HUGHES, Mary Eileen — 56, Dartmouth, formerly of Sydney, died Thursday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of Genevieve (Brian) and late Charles Doyle. She was a former member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney. She is survived by three daughters, Lynne, Maureen and Jody (Mrs. Fred Snow), all of Dartmouth; a son, David, Burlington, Ont.; three sisters, Eleanor Anco, Scarborough, Ont.; Kathy Moran, Halifax; Charlene Power, St. Bernard, Nfld.; two brothers, Robert and Harold, both of Toronto: a grandchild. The body will be in T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel after 7 p.m. today. Funeral mass will be 11 am. Monday in Sacred Heart Church, Rev. William Roach officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Liver Institute, Clinical Research Center, Halifax.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday May 17, 1978 Frederick E. Sampson, 2326 Clifton Street, Halifax, died at the Victoria General Hospital on May 16. Born in L’Ardoise, Cape Breton, he was the son of the late Hubert and Catherine (Martell) Sampson. He worked as a stevedore for 35 years retiring in 1973 due to ill health. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Dearmond; three sons, Bill and Victor, Elmsdale and Ralph at home; one daughter Audrey (Mrs. Gerald Cyr), Halifax; three sisters, Geraldine of New York; Beatrice (Mrs. Emmett O’Neill), of Toronto; and Obaline (Mrs. Michael Karluke), of Sydney; one brother, Clifford of Toronto and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by one brother, Alphonse. The remains will be at the Halifax Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to any charity.

Chronicle Herald Friday February 10, 1984 Henry Fougere FRANKVILLE — Henry Fougere, 86, Frankville, Antigonish County, died Thursday in St Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Frankville, he was a son of the late William and Philomena (Decoste) Fougere. He was an employee of the department of highways and a school bus driver in Antigonish County. He was a member of St. Paul's Church, Havre Boucher. He is survived by four daughters, Agnes, Halifax; Margaret (Mrs. James Maclsaac), Frankville; Loretta (Mrs. Charles MacDonald), West Arichat; Beatrice (Mrs. Lennie Walser), New Glasgow; two sons, Berkie, Havre Boucher; Johnny, Frankville; two sisters, Sister Anne Fougere, Bethany, Antigonish; Celeste Corwith, Albany, NY; two brothers, Leonard, New Jersey; Edmund, Port Hawkesbury; 15 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary; eight brothers, Cyril, Michael, Bernard, Joseph, Alphonses, Berchman, Remi and Stephen; five sisters, Sister Aloysius, Sister Concepta, Margaret, Martha and Beatrice. The body is in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Sunday in St Paul’s Church, Havre Boucher, Rev. William DeCourcy officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Martha’s Hospital or any charity.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday January 30, 1980 FRANKVILLE — Mrs. Mary Fougere, 68, of Frankville, died Tuesday at home. Born in Duryea, Penn., she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Kovalchik. She was a member of St. Paul’s Parish. Surviving are her husband, Henry; four daughters, Agnes, Halifax; Margaret (Mrs. James MacIsaac), Frankville; Loretta (Mrs. Charles MacDonald), West Arichat; and Beatrice (Mrs. Lennie Walser), New Glasgow; two sons, Burky, Havre Boucher; and Johnnie, Frankville; one brother, Chester, Baltimore; three stepbrothers, Andy, New York; Walter and Charlie, both of Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews; and 15 grandchildren. She was predeceased by four brothers, Pete, Stanley, John and Leo; and two sisters, Stella and Agnes. The body is at the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. from St. Paul’s Church, Havre Boucher, Rev. A. A. MacDonald officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Jan 22, 1968 Howard Alexander George, 62, of 6148 Duncan Street, Halifax, a Grand Banks fisherman for 40 years, died Sunday. Born at Janvrin's Harbour, Cape Breton, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander George, he is survived by his wife, Annie Edna,; four sons, Basil, Dartmouth; Patrick, Gerald, Cecil, all of Halifax; one daughter, Frances (Mrs. David Miller), Ontario; four brothers, Stanley, Edmund, Wallace, Ambrose, all of Janvrin's Harbour; four sisters, Mrs. Gladys Gaudet; Mrs. Francis George, and Mrs. Alice Hart, all of Janvrin's Harbour; Mrs. Mina Landry, Petit de Grat; one step-brother, Clint; and one step-sister, Mrs. Rannie MacDonald, both of Janvrin's Harbour. The body is at Cruickshank's Funeral Home, Robie Street, Halifax. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. at St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church with interment following in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday December 17, 1984 Anthony G. Fraser ARICHAT — Anthony Gerard Fraser, 55, of Arichat, Richmond County, died Saturday in St. Ann Community Health Care Centre. Arichat. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late John Daniel and Georgina (MacPherson) Fraser. He is survived by his wife, the former Delta Mary Samson; four daughters, Anne (Mrs. Robert Casey) and Linda (Mrs. Alexander MacDonald), both of Port Hawkesbury; Patsy (Mrs. William Burton), Pictou: and Donna (Mrs. Leslie Skinner), Arichat; three sons, Gerard and Donald, both of Pictou; and Raymond, Mulgrave; a brother Jack, Mulgrave; and 13 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a stepbrother Dan Joe; and a sister Mary Fraser MacDonald. The body is in Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Arichat, where funeral will be Tuesday at 10 a.m., Rev. Hugh MacDonald officiating. Burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Mulgrave. Donations may be made to Canadian Heart Fund.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday January 15, 2002 CLARKE, Violet May — 77, passed away peacefully January 2, 2002. Born December 12, 1924 she was a daughter of the late Charles and Annie (Poirier) LeRue. She is survived by granddaughter, Tracey Clarke, Connecticut, U.S.A.; brother, Richard LeRue, Halifax; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Clarke; son, Thomas Clarke Jr.; brothers, Francis, Joseph "Sandy”, Stanley; sisters, Mary Helen and Vivian. Funeral service will be held Friday, January 18, at 11 a.m. in J. A. Snow Funeral Home, Father Lloyd O’Neill officiating. Family flowers only. Donations in her memory may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 29, 1989 SAMPSON, Joseph Felix (T-Boy) - 48, Louisdale, Richmond County died Sunday at Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in Louisdale, he was a son of the former Annie Mae Landry and the late Joseph Felix Sampson. He was a member of the Canadian Brotherhood of Carpenters, Joiners’ Local. He worked most of his life as a carpenter. He served as a volunteer fireman and as a volunteer with the cubs and scouts. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, the former Sharon Mae Libbus; four sons, Joey, Fort McMurray; Brian, Cyprus; Duane, Shane, both at home, seven sisters, Eleanor (Mrs. Norman Sampson), Louisdale; Rhoda (Mrs. Al Cormier), Mrs. Florence Harriet, both of Sydney; Lorraine (Mrs. G. Peters), Halifax; Shirley (Mrs. Al Boudreau), Comeauville; Sylvia (Mrs. Al Sauliner), Church Point; Marlene (Mrs. B Samson), Fort McMurray; four brothers, Dave, Halifax; Francis, Albert, Gary, all of Louisdale. He was predeceased by an infant son, Carl. The body is at Glen Sampson Memorial Room, Louisdale, visiting 2-10 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Louis Church, Louisdale, Rev. John MacLeod Officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Louis Church Renovation Fund.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday August 24, 1983 TRURO - Mrs. Basil Joseph George, 45, of 55 Scenic Drive, Bible Hill, died Monday in Colchester Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was the former Evelyn Marie Marchand, daughter of the late Amedee and Stella (Sampson) Marchand. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Truro. Surviving, besides her husband, are a son, David Michael, Port Hawkesbury; three daughters, Deborah, (Mrs. David Trudell)and Darlene (Mrs. Brian Alward), both of Dartmouth; Denise (Mrs. Daniel McCarthy) Truro; six brothers, Carl, Raymond, Ronald, Roy, Doug and Gary, all of Halifax; three sisters, Betty (Mrs. George Perigo), Musquodoboit; Diane (Mrs. Arthur Morven), Antrim; Jean (Mrs. Clarence Power), Beaver Bank, five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son Darren. The body is in Lindsay Memorial Residence, Truro. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Truro, with burial in Robie Street Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday July 2, 1991 DIGOU, Mary Alice — 68, Dartmouth, died Saturday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in D'Escousse, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Noel and Margaret (Poirier) Burke. She worked for many years as a cashier at the Citadel Inn, Halifax. She is survived by her husband, Vincent C., a son, Donald, Dartmouth; two daughters, Beverley (Mrs. William Sampson), Carole Touesnard, both of Dartmouth; two brothers, Fred, Pictou; Noel, D'Escousse; three sisters, Clara, Evanston; Lillian, Mary, both of Sydney; six grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers, Alex, Maxim the first; Maxim the second; five sisters, Betty, Annie, Abigail, Ethel, Helen. The body has been cremated. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. today in St. Thomas More Church, Dartmouth, Rev Williams officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hermon Cemetery. Donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Association.

Chronicle Herald Monday November 10, 1980 CLEVELAND — Thomas William Matthews, 65, of Cleveland, died Saturday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Balmoral, he was a son of the late Frank and Catherine (Hill) Matthews. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43, IOOF Gateway No. 150 branch and the Solomon Lodge No.46 AF&AM. Surviving are his wife, the former Ida Rose LeLacheur; three daughters, Ida (Mrs. Philip Allen), Pugwash; Mary Ann and Marilyn, both at home; eight sons, Wilbert, Cleveland; Hugh, Antigonish; Norman, Robert, Bernard, Harold, Wayne and Terry, all at home; two sisters, Peggy (Mrs. Arthur Deliver), Halifax; and Georgena (Mrs. Charles Gullickson), Grand Anse; a brother, Hugh Dan, Marion Bridge; and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Catherine; four brothers, Jack, Mattie, Frank and Billy; and a sister, Annie May. The body is in the Rod MacDonald Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral service w1ll be 2 p.m. today in Cleveland United Church, Rev. Fred Snyder officiating. Burial will be in West Bay cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 29, 1989 PATE, Mary Lillian - 76, River Bourgeois, Richmond County, died Saturday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, Richmond County. Born in River Bourgeois, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Annie McPhee. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois. She is survived by her husband, George; two sons, Lawrence, River Bourgeois, Terrence, Val Therese, Ont.; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Pate, River Bourgeois; two brothers, Leo, River Bourgeois; Whitney, St. Peters, Richmond County. She was predeceased by two sons, Vincent, Alex; four brothers, Joe, Richard, Frank, Elias. The body is at St. John the Baptist Church, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Rev. Hugh D. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday October 5, 1991 DIGOU, Mary - 70, South Bar, Sydney, died Friday in Sydney Community Health Centre. Born in Inverness, she was a daughter of the late Hugh and Katie (Gillis) MacMillan. She was a member of St. Alphonse Church. She is survived by her husband, Raymond; two daughters, Mabel Pinhorn, South Bar, Jerryldine Sherwood, Gabarus; four sons, Robert, South Bar; Raymond, Alberta; John, Dartmouth; Lawerence, South Bar; three sisters, Helen Digou, South Bar; Florence Mclssac, Mississauga, Ont.; Thersa Murray, Trenton; four brothers Larry, Mississauga, Ont.; Colin, Harbourview, Ont.; Ronald, Ontario; Hugh, Vancouver; 15 grandchildren; two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Susan; five brothers, Alex, Jerry, John, Archie, Colin, in infancy. The body is in Sydney Memorial Chapel, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Sunday in St. Alphonse Church, Rev. Leo Boon officiating.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday November 7, 1978 PORT ROYAL — Mrs. John Doiron, 92, of Port Royal, was buried in Immaculate Conception Church cemetery, West Arichat, following funeral mass in the church. Rev. C. Gerrior officiated. Born in Port Royal, she was the former Clara Boudreau, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Placide Boudreau. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Irene LeBlanc, Mrs. Marie Benoit, Mrs. Lillian Murray, Margaret (Mrs. Hubert Forgeron), Evangeline (Mrs. Numan Bona), all of Port Royal; two sons, Vincent, Port Royal; Clem, New Glasgow; 27 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by four Sons, Stanley, Wallace, Fred G. and David.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 29, 1989 DEWOLFE, George - 81, River Bourgeois, died Saturday at home. Formerly of Pomquet, he was a son of the late William and Felicite (Benoit) Dewolfe. He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth S. Bourque; a sister, Rose (Mrs. William Benoit); several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Francis, Clarence; two sisters, Mary Jane, Bertha. The body is in St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, where funeral will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Rev. Hugh D. Macdonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday August 24, 1983 LARDOISE, Richmond County — Thomas Evong, 85, of L’Ardoise died Monday in St. Peter’s. Born In L’Ardoise, he was a son of the late Jim and Catherine (Lannon) Evong. He spent most of his life in Halifax, where he was employed as a longshoreman. A veteran of both world wars, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He is survived by five brothers, Martin, L’Ardoise; James, St. Peter’s; Finlay and William, both of Rockdale; Francis, Grand Greve; two sisters, Nellie Mae MacLean, Montreal; Hannah, Baddeck; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Marie Louise Roach of Cheticamp; two brothers, Murdock and Patrick. The body is in L’Ardoise Funeral Home, with funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in Church of the Holy Guardian Angel, Rev. Basil Boudreau officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday December 17, 1984 Sylvester Boudreau PETIT DE GRAT — Sylvester Joseph Boudreau, 82, of Petit de Grat, Richmond County, died Saturday at home. Born in Petit de Grat, he was a son of the late Sylvester Joseph and Josephine (David) Boudreau. He is survived by his wife, Mary Evangeilne LeBlanc; a daughter Eunice (Mrs. Gerard Boudreau), Petit de Grat; four sons, Ceasar and Lionel, both of Petit de Grat; Ludger, Toronto; and Adrian, Louisdale; a sister Mrs. Bertha Boudreau, Petit de Grat; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Raymond; two sisters, Evelyn Grenier and Minnie Martell; and a grandchild. The body is in St. .Joseph’s Church, Petit de Grat where funeral will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. Burial in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat.

The Mail Star Monday November 22, 1976 Mrs. Howard George, 62, of, Pine Haven Estates formerly of 6148 Duncan Street, died Saturday at home. Born in Port Felix, Guysborough County, she was the former Annie Edna Pelrine, daughter of the late Remi and Mary Pelrine. she is survived by a daughter, Frances (Mrs. David Miller), Toronto; four sons, Basil, Truro; Patrick, Gerald, and Herman (Cecil), all of Halifax; a brother, Fred, Halifax; one sister, Kate (Mrs. Manford Hendsbee) Half Island Cove; and 13 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband. The body is at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Theresa’s Church. Cremation to follow.

Chronicle Herald Friday August 2, 1985 EVAN’S ISLAND — Cecelia Fougere, 71, Evan’s Island, Richmond County, died Wednesday in Mount Auburn, Richmond County. Born in French Cove, she was the daughter of the late Annie MacNeil, French Cove. She is survived by three sons, Kenny, Evans Island; Nicholas, Petawawa, Ont.; Alex, Big Pond; three daughters, Janet (Mrs. Art Lewis), Petawawa; Genora (Mrs. Jamie MacDonald), Mount Auburn; Celena (Mrs. John MacDonald), Hay Cove; three stepbrothers, Sam, Cornelius and Ignatius Burke, all of French Cove; two stepsisters, Sarah (Mrs. Alexander Burke) and Ida (Mrs. Edgar Carter), French Cove; 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur; a son, Maxium, and two infant children. The body is in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St Peters. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Church, Johnstown, Rev. James Mombourquette officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday May 9, 1986 ST. PETERS — Walter S. Paon, 96, of Richmond Villa, St. Peters, formerly of Martinique, Richmond County, died Thursday in Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in Martinique, he was a retired painter. He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Landry; a son, Allen, Martinique; two daughters, Constance (Mrs. Mark Richardson), Washington. D.C.: Claudette (Mrs. Richard Soule), in Massachusetts. The body is in Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat, where the funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Allen MacMullen officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 13, 1968 ARTHUR OSWALD BURKE, 56, of 6849 Cook Avenue, Halifax, died Saturday at Victoria General Hospital. Born at River Bourgeois, Cape Breton, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Burke of Louisdale. Surviving are his wife, the former Eleanor Hogan: his step-mother, Mrs. Annabelle Burke; Louisdale; a daughter, Janis; three sons, Oswald, Lloyd and Blaine, all at home; four brothers, Herman, Garvey, Halifax; Louis, Toronto; Bernard, Cape Breton; five sisters, Angela (Mrs. Clarence Marchand), New York; Frances, Dartmouth; Theresa (Mrs. Fred Longhurst), Brantford, Ont.; Cecilia (Mrs. Stanley Dormer), Surrey, England; Jean (Mrs. Francis Marchand), Louisdale. A brother, Donald, and a sister, Lillian (Mrs. Felix Sampson), are dead. The body is at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at St. Agnes Church. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday May 9, 1986 MAPLEWOOD, N.J.- Clement Eugene Fougere, 75, of 11 Vermont Street, Maplewood, formerly of Halifax, died Tuesday in Beth Israel Hospital, Newark, N.J. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Capt. Raymond and Juliet (Gagnon) Fougere. He lived in New Jersey for many years. He is survived by his wife, the former Evelyn Shippee; a son, Robert, Maplewood; two daughters, Mrs. Carol Kanel, Cleveland, Ohio; Marianne Trabillsy, New Jersey; four brothers, Alfred and Edward, both in Florida; Steve, Halifax; Leo, Dartmouth; five sisters, Ella (Mrs. John Brackett), Herring Cove; Estelle (Mrs. Roy Horne), Halifax; Jean (Mrs. William Anderson), Union, N.J.; Isabel (Mrs. Donald Streit), Bellport, N.Y.; Ina (Mrs. Edward Richard), Prospect Bay; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Arthur and Alfred; three sisters, Irene, Germaine (Gerry) and Mary. The body is in Holle Funeral Home, Melburn Avenue, Maplewood, N.J. Funeral service will be Saturday in Maplewood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maplewood Paramedics, Maplewood, N.J.

Chronicle Herald Monday January 18, 1988 BURKE, Michael Alexander — 82, South River Bourgeois, Richmond County, died Saturday at St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish. Born in South River Bourgeois, he was son of the late Dominick and Philomen (Burke) Burke. He was a Second World War veteran, serving with the U.S. Navy Sea Bees. He is survived by four sisters, Emily (Mrs. Henry Fougere), South River Bourgeois; Minnie (Mrs. Henry Laneville), River Bourgeois; Angelina (Mrs. Peter Gagnon), Elizabeth (Mrs. Murdoch Martell), both of New Jersey; two brothers, Victor and Lawrence, both of South River Bourgeois. He was predeceased by two brothers, Peter and John, three sisters, Carrie, Rachel, and Carrie. The body is at St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, where funeral will be 10 a.m. today. Rev. J. J. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Friday August 2, 1985 Mary Estelle Arsenault, 60, of 30 Courtney Road, Dartmouth, died Wednesday in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Harriet (Landry) DeRoche. She was a member of St. Anthony's Parish, Dartmouth and was active in the Catholic Women's League, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the liturgical committee of the parish council, and served as church sacristan. She was a member of St. Thomas More Prayer Group, Dartmouth. She is survived by two daughters, Goldie, Halifax; Brenda, Dartmouth; a sister, Margaret (Mrs. Leslie Elliott), Poulamond, Richmond County. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles; a son, Theophilus; a brother, David. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Basilica, Rev. John Williams officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday May 9, 1986 WEST ARICHAT — Marie Margaret Meunier, 61, of West Arichat, Richmond County, died Thursday at home. Born in West Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Lena (Lejeune) Forgeron. She is survived by three sisters, Rose, Montreal; Doris and Lucille, West Arichat, two brothers, Gaston, Montreal, and John, West Arichat. The body is in Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat, where funeral will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Father Allen MacMulliin officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday August 3, 1972 MULGRAVE — Ernest Colin Duff, 76, of Mulgrave died Tuesday at St. Martha’s Hospital in Antigonish. Born in Mulgrave, a son of the late Albert and Maria (McKeough) Duff, he was a second engineer for Canadian National Railways, retiring in 1959. He was a veteran of the First World War. Surviving besides his wife, the former Catherine (Pettipas) are four daughters, Helen (Mrs. Harold Meager), Joan (Mrs. Gerald Collins), Sandra (Mrs. Allison Degdon), and Angela (Mrs. John Kelly), all of Mulgrave; two sons, Kenneth, of North Sydney and Gordon, of Toronto; two sisters, Hattie (Mrs. Patrick White) of New Glasgow and Annie (Mrs. Michael Atkins) of Mass.; 30 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body is at the family residence in Mulgrave. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 Friday from St. Andrews Anglican Church with Rev. Ted Burton officiating. Burial will be in St. Lawrence Parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday September 14, 1981 MULGRAVE — Catherine Theresa Duff, 81, of Mulgrave, died Saturday in St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Poirierville, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Costen and DeRoche Pettipas[sic]. She was a of member of St. Lawrence Church and a member of the CWO. She was a life member of the ladies auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion, Cambria branch #37, Mulgrave. Surviving are four daughters, Helen (Mrs. Harold Meagher), Sandra (Mrs. Allison Tigdon), Angela (Mrs. Johnnie Kelly), and Joan (Mrs. Gerald Collins), all of Mulgrave; two sons, Kenny, North Sydney, and Gordon, Ontario; a sister, Eva Pitts, Mulgrave; 31 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Colin, and several brothers and sisters. The body is in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Collins, Hattie Street, Mulgrave. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Lawrence Church, Rev. Bill Rankin officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday January 26, 1990 DEMOLITOR, Louis Robertson — 71, Jordan Falls, died Wednesday in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Jordan Falls, he was a son of the late Louis and Bertha (Decker) deMolitor. He was a co-owner and manager of deMolitor Bros. Store, Jordan Falls. He was a past member of IOOF Lodge, Jordan Falls and a veteran of the Second World War, serving with Royal Canadian Navy for five years. He is survived by his wife, the former Muriel Poirier; three sons, Louis, Halifax; Earle, Jordan Falls; Gary, New Minas; a daughter, Sharon (Mrs. Michael Cushing), Brooklyn, Queens County; a brother, Earle, Jordan Falls; a sister, Catherine (Mrs. Harold Holden), Jordan Falls; seven grandchildren; a great granddaughter. The body is in H. M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Shelburne, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Jordan Falls, Rev. Eldie Richard officiating. Burial in Lake John Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Roseway Hospital.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 29, 1987 MONCTON — Bernice T. Schreuer, 56, of 31 Baldwin St., Riverview, N.B., died Friday in Moncton Hospital. Born in Poulomon, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late James and Alvina (Stone) Fougere. She is survived by her husband, Joseph M. Schreuer; a daughter, Michelle, at home; three sons, James, Dartmouth; David, Regina; Wayne, Birmingham, England; three sisters, Mrs. Estelle Goyetche and Mrs. Clarisse Goyetche, Halifax; Mrs. Roy Taylor (Kathleen), Dartmouth; a brother, William Fougere; two grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The body will be cremated. No visiting. Memorial service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Riverview. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday February 11, 1987 Dorothy Agnes Giffin, 62, Dartmouth, died Tuesday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in Poulamon, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Fougere. She is survived by a son, Paul MacNeil, Dartmouth; a brother, William, Halifax; four sisters, Mrs. Estelle Goyetche and Mrs. Clarisse Goyetche, both of Halifax; Kaye Taylor, Dartmouth; Bernice Schreuer, Moncton; two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her second husband, Oliver Giffin her first husband, Brendan MacNeil; two brothers, Carl and Melvin. Memorial service will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Agnes Church, Halifax. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 28, 1965 Funeral service for Melvin Fougere, 51, will be held from St. Agnes Church, Halifax, Tuesday in time for 9 a.m. mass. He died suddenly Saturday at the Victoria General, Hospital. Formerly from Poulamond, Richmond County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Fougere, Halifax. He is survived by two brothers, William and Carl; five sisters, Estelle (Mrs. Fred Goyetche), Clarisse (Mrs. Delore Goyetche), Kathleen (Mrs. Roy Taylor), Bernice (Mrs. Joseph Schreuer), and Mrs. Dorothy MacNeil, all of Halifax. The body is resting at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday August 7, 2000 PENDERGAST, Bernard Desmond 'Des' — 68, Sydney, died August 5, 2000, at home. Born in Sydney, August 14, 1931 he was a son of the late Bill “the Captain’ and Elizabeth (Pottie) Pendergast. He was employed at Sydney Steel Plant for 41 years where he made many close friends. He retired in August 1989. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Vera (Cassell); children, Mary Keating, Rose Courage, Carol, Wayne, Allan, Moncton; seven grandchildren; sister, Anne Feetham (Pyke), Halifax. Visitation 2-4,7-9 p.m. today in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Redeemer Church, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to Palliative Care, VON or any charity.

Chronicle Herald Thursday February 14, 1974 LOUISDALE - Mrs. Alfred Jeffrey, 69, of Louisdale, was buried in the church cemetery following funeral service at St. Louis Church, Louisdale. Born at Louisdale, she was the former Eva Boudreau, daughter of the late Xavier and Mary Elizabeth (Marchand) Boudreau. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth (Mrs. Brian Anderson), Port Hawkesbury; five sons, Edmond, Thomas and William, all of Halifax, Daniel and Alfred; one sister, Mrs. Mederise Sampson, and one brother, Thomas, all of Louisdale; and 17 grandchildren. She was predeceased by two children, Elizabeth and William, three sisters, Elizabeth, Bertha and Minnie and one brother Edward.

Chronicle Herald Monday August 5, 1991 PETTIPAS, William David — 90, Linwood, Antigonish County, died Sunday at home. Born in Linwood, he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (DeCoste) Pettipas. He was a section man for CN Railway for many years. He retired in 1965. He was a member of Holy Name Society, St. Peter’s Parish, Tracadie. He is survived by his wife, the former Florence E. DeCoste; three daughters Betty (Mrs. Jerome Sampson), Linda (Mrs. Art Stewart), Doreen (Mrs. Jack Carr), all of Linwood; three sons, Sherman, St. Francis Harbour, Guysborough County; Joey, Hamilton, Ont.; Frank, Willowdale Lane; a sister, Agnes, Florida; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Mabel, Catherine; a brother, Walter. The body is in St. Peter’s Place, Tracadie, visiting 3-5, 7-10 p.m. today and 2-5, 7-10 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Peter’s Church, Tracadie, Rev. Howie Gardiner officiating. Donations may be made to Martha Home Health Care, Antigonish, and/or St. Peter’s Parish building fund.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday April 17, 1990 SAMSON, Alphonse Thomas — 83, 40 Foreman St., North Sydney, died Sunday in Northside General Hospital. Born in Petit De Grat, he was a son of the Late Helaire and Maria (Boudreau) Samson. He operated a clothing business in Arichat, Sydney Mines and North Sydney, later working as a stevedore with CN Marine. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, North Sydney; a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas with Royal Canadian Air Force; a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 19; and was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, the former Kathleen Jabalee; two sons, Jerry, Dartmouth; Harold, Bras d'Or; two daughters, Anne (Mrs. Bernard O’Neil), Dartmouth; Marie (Mrs. Wes Stewart), North Sydney; two sisters, Germaine (Mrs. Ulysse Boudreau), Christine (Mrs. Wilfred Duann), both of Petit De Grat; 11 grandchildren. He was predeceased by five brothers, Raymond, Leon, Joseph, Louis, Jerome; three sisters, Lena, Cecilia, Mary. The body is in W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph’s Church, North Sydney. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 2, 1980 Mrs. Angelica (Angie) Inglis, Armdale, died today In the Halifax Infirmary. Born in L’Ardoise, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Angus Briand. She was a member of the Catholic Women's League. Surviving are one son, James, Greenwood; four daughters, Marie (Mrs. William Murphy), Halifax; Margaret (Mrs. Frank Whebby), Dartmouth; Frances (Mrs. Earl Murphy), Fairview; Betty (Mrs. David Sawler), Dartmouth; four brothers, Alex, Glace Bay; George, Florida; Frank, Halifax; Albert, Montreal; three sisters, Annie, Glace Bay; Mary (Mrs. Angus MacNeil), Glace Bay; Rita, Halifax; 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew; one daughter, Jessie (Mrs. Pat Dobbin) and one granddaughter. The body is at Cruickshank's Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral will be Wednesday, 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, Armdale. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday January 3, 1990 MACDONALD, Elizabeth Irene — 45, St. Peters, Richmond County, died Sunday at home. Born in Rockdale, she was a daughter of Annie Evangeline (Martell) Middleton and the late Joseph V. Middleton. She is survived by her husband, Douglas; three sons, Paddy, Quebec; Dougie, St. Peters; Robert, Halifax; two sisters, Cecile (Mrs. Clarence Sampson), Halifax; Blanche (Mrs. Elzear David), Arichat; three brothers, Nicholas, George, Connie, all of Rockdale. The body is in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peters. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Alex MacLellan officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday August 19, 2000 ETCHEVERRY, Rudolph Ruben “Rudy" — 68, Halifax, passed away August 17, 2000, in the VG Site, QEII. Born in St. Pierre Miquelon, he was a son of the late Ruben and Theresa (Demontreux) Etcheverry. He worked as the chief engineer at the Lord Nelson Hotel for 45 years, before retiring two years ago. He will always be remembered as a great lover of animals. He will be greatly missed by his faithful canine companion, Caleb. He is survived by his wife, the former Anita Fougere; sisters, Mrs. Ida Landry, Halifax; Mrs. Paula Albistur, St. Pierre Miquelon; two nieces and one nephew; and dear family friend, Janice Mont. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation by request. Service to be held Tuesday, August 22, at 10 a.m., in St. Mary’s Basilica, Halifax Rev. John Williams officiating. Private family burial will be held in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at a later date. Flowers welcome, or if you wish, donations may be made in Rudy’s memory to the Bide-A-While Animal Shelter.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday April 17, 1990 LABELLE, Alexander James — 65, 125 Cow Bay Rd., Eastern Passage, died Monday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in L’Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Sarah (Pottie) LaBelle. He was a former employee of Fairy Aviation, where he worked for 18 years and N.A.D Dartmouth for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Mombourquette; four daughters, Gladys (Mrs. David Hinch), Porters Lake; Cecelia (Mrs. Thomas Clannon), Cole Harbour; Loretta (Mrs. Robert Smith), Pauline (Mrs. Christopher Walker), both of Eastern Passage: two sons. Joe, C.F.S Barrington; Kenny, at home; two sisters, Cecilia MacDonald, Halifax; Lorraine Martell, L’Ardoise; seven grandchildren; two great- grandchildren. The body will be in Dartmouth Funeral Home, visiting after 2 p.m. today and Wednesday and Will be transferred to L’Ardoise Funeral Home Thursday, where funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, Rev J.J. MacDonald officiating.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 2, 1980 Mrs. Martha Jane Terrio, 89, of Northwood Centre, Halifax, died Saturday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Janvrin's Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Adele (Landry) Dorey. Surviving are three sons, Alex, Frank, both of Halifax; Norbert, Gay's River; two daughters, Mary (Mrs. Guy Rohland) and Catherine Jones, both of Halifax; 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Daniel A. MacIsaac, and her second husband, Remi Terrio; and a son, John A. MacIsaac. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Theresa's Church, Halifax. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Feb 11, 1987 LOUISDALE — Funeral service was Tuesday in St. Louis Church, Louisdale, Richmond County, for Nora Mary Samson, 71, Louisdale, who died Sunday in Strait Richmond Hospital. Rev. John MacLeod officiated. Born in Warren, Rhode Island, she was a daughter of the late Mike and Margaret (Marchand) Poirier. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Rose, Irene and Jean Marie, all of Louisdale; two sons, Paul, Louisdale; Alfred, Montreal; a stepsister, Mrs. Bernadette Jeffrey, Louisdale; a brother, William, Melrose, Mass.; three step-brothers, Alex, Louisdale; Joseph, Halifax; Duff, Toronto; two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Felix; a son, George.

Chronicle Herald Saturday August 11, 1990 FOUGERE, Mary Violet — 70, West Arichat died Friday in West Arichat. Born in West Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Rose (Gerrard) Forgeron. She is survived by two daughters, Janet (Mrs. Tom Samways), Halifax; Sadie (Mrs. Paul Deveau), Dartmouth; three sisters, Sadie (Mrs. James Whynot), St. Catharines, Ont.; Tillie (Mrs. Frank Bowers), Spring Lake, N.C.; Rita (Mrs. Jack McLennan), St Stephen's, N.B.; a brother, Leo, West Arichat; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Alzear, a daughter, Sadie. The body is in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 2-4, 6-9 p.m. today and 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Sunday in Immaculate Conception Church West Arichat, Rev. Joe Cote officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday February 11, 1987 ARICHAT — Raymond Joseph Stone, 80, Arichat, Richmond County, died Tuesday in St Anne Community and Nursing Centre. Born in Arichat, he was a son of the late Charles Paul and Margaret Ann (Boudreau) Stone. He is survived by his wife, the former Ida Mae Goyetche, two daughters, Veronica (Mrs. Steve Cogswell), Louisdale; Margaret, Halifax; two sons, Gerald, North Bay, Ont.; Paul, Arichat; two sisters, Mary (Mrs. Tom Acton), Arichat; Mrs. Anita MacDonald, Sydney; a brother, Wilbert, Arichat; 10 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Vina; three brothers, John, Frances and Arthur. The body is in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Arichat, where funeral mass will be 3 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Hugh MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Anne Community and Nursing Centre.

Chronicle Herald Friday January 26, 1990 BOUDREAU, Raymond James — 80, Louisdale, Richmond County, died Wednesday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Louisdale, he was a son of the late Jamsie and Elizabeth (Boudreau) Boudreau. He as a member of St. Louis Parish. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Alma Boudreau; three daughters, Marie (Mrs. Griffin Brake), Halifax; Shirley (Mrs. William Marchand), Lynn (Mrs. John Feener), both of Louisdale; a son, Louis, Rockdale; a stepsister, Mrs. Bernadette Jeffrey, Louisdale; a brother Francis, Sydney; three stepbrothers, Alex, Louisdale; Theophile, Toronto; Joseph, Halifax; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Martin, Jimmy; a stepbrother, William; three stepsisters, Stella, Clara, Nora. The body is in Glen Sampson Memorial Room, Louisdale. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Louis Church, Louisdale, Rev. John MacLeod officiating. Spring burial will be in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Strait Richmond Hospital or St. Louis Parish church renovation fund.

Chronicle Herald Friday April 19, 1974 L’ARDOISE — Thomas Peters, 71, of L’Ardoise, Cape Breton, died Wednesday in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in L’Ardoise, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex Peters. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Martell; four daughters, Alma (Mrs. Hazz Howard Hartnett), Yvonne (Mrs. Harold Mattie), Margaret (Mrs. Gerry Butler), all of Halifax; Rose (Mrs. William Hodgins), Dartmouth; two sons, Francs and Connie, both of Halifax; 15 grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Hubert Pettipas and Mrs. Elizabeth Lappolder, both of Sydney; Alvina, Halifax; Mrs. Fabie Briand and Mrs. Sammie Briand, both of L’Ardoise; Mrs. Constant Sansome, Hamilton, Ont.; a brother, Alexander, Sydney. The body is at the Snow Funeral Home, Halifax, and will be taken to the family home in L’Ardoise, today. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. in Guardian Angel church, L’Ardoise. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday August 11, 1990 COFFEY, George James — 73, Louisdale, Richmond County, formerly of Lynche River, died Tuesday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Lynche River, he was a son of the late Patrick and Cora (Stone) Coffey. He was a retired seaman and a former member of the merchant marine. He is survived by two brothers, William, St. Peters; Leo, Sydney. He was predeceased by two sisters, Emily, Catherine, four brothers, John, Patrick, James, Michael. Funeral was held Thursday in Immaculate Conception Church, Barra Head. Burial was in Barra Head Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday February 11, 1987 LARRY’S RIVER — Mary Alice Pellerine, Larry’s River, Guysborough County died Tuesday in St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Larry’s River, she was a daughter of the late Angus Avery and Lucy Boudreau. She was a member of St. Peter’s Church, Larry’s River, and the ladies auxiliary, Torbay branch No. 17. She is survived by three daughters, Garnet (Mrs. Joseph Avery), Larry’s River, Kay (Mrs. Martin McNamara), Evanston; Ann (Mrs. George McNamara), Fredericton, N.B.; four sons, Remmie and Wallace both of Larry’s River, Angus, New Glasgow; Elmer, Castlegar, B.C.; two sisters, Josephine (Mrs. Joseph Richard) and Nancy (Mrs. C.A. Boucher), both of Halifax; brother, Daniel Peter, Cambridge, Mass. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence; a son, Ritchie; two brothers, William and Joseph. The body is in St. Peter’s Church, Larry’s River. Funeral service will he 3:30 p.m. Friday in St. Peter’s Church, Father Gary MacPherson officiating.

Chronicle Herald Saturday August 11, 1990 FORGERON, Evelyn Ruby — 77, Halifax, died Wednesday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in St Peter's, she was a daughter of the late William and Matilda (Pfaffhauser) Trenholm. She is survived by three daughters, Gloria (Mrs. Clarence Gray), Louisbourg; Joyce Currie, Dartmouth; Jeannette Forgeron, Halifax; three brothers, James, Boulardarie Centre, Tom, Murray Harbour, P.E.I., Harry, Halifax, eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, James. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, where a memorial service was held Friday, Rev Sandy MacDonald officiating. The body will be cremated.

Chronicle Herald Monday February 24, 1986 NEW WATERFORD Mrs. Mary Marsh, 70, Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford, died Sunday in Maple Hill Manor. Born in L’Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simon Mombourquette. She was a member of Mount Carmel Church, New Waterford. She is survived by four brothers, Joseph, New Waterford: Clarence, Halifax; Gordon and Pat, both of Sault Ste. Marie; two sisters, Evelyn (Mrs. Louis Aucoin) and Mary Cecil (Mrs. Joe Aucoin), both of Cheticamp. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph. The body is in V.J. MacGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. There will be no visitation. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Mount Cannel Church. Burial will be in parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday April 30, 1970 HARRY JOSEPH BABINEAU, 59, of 190 Henry Street, Sydney, died Tuesday in St. Rita Hospital, Sydney. He is survived by his wife, the former Helena Boudreau of Marble Mountain; two sons; Maurice, Sydney; Michael, Camp Borden, Ont.; one daughter, Sylvia (Mrs. William Lewis), Halifax; and his mother, Mrs. Freda Babineau of Sydney. The body is at the T. W. Curry Downtown Chapel, Sydney. Funeral Mass will be held today at 3 p.m. in Holy Redeemer Church, Sydney. He will be buried in Calvary cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 27, 1991 Theriault, Lubin (Terry) J. — 59, Halifax, died Friday in Nine Mile River, Hants County. Born in Arichat, he was a son of the late Alexander and Delvina (Fougere) Theriault. He was a long-time barber in Spryfield. He is survived by his wife, Rhea; two sons, Allen, West Pennant, Stephen, Lower Sackville; a daughter, Joanne, Blue Mountain; two stepsons, Donald and Joel Bowen; two sisters, Prescilla (Mrs. Douglas Kennedy), Dartmouth, Lavinia (Mrs. Clem Britten), Port Hawkesbury; six brothers, Alfred, Lake Echo; Francois, St. Jean, Que,; Leon, Halifax; Clement, Paul, Ralph, all of Arichat; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Delima. The body will be cremated. Memorial service will be 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Halifax. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Chronicle Herald Friday February 8, 1980 Thomas G. Stone, Sr. ST. PETER’S — Tom G Stone, 53, of Lynch’s River, died Wednesday. Born in Lynch’s River, he was a son of the late John L. and Mary Jane (Gracie) Stone. He was a member of St. Peter’s parish. He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Jane Martell; four sons, Victor, William, Thomas Jr., all of St. Peter’s; Raymond at home; four daughters, Shirley (Mrs. Albert Martin), St. Peter’s; Mary Ann (Mrs. Bernard Plummer) and Linda (Mrs. David Murphy), both of Halifax; and Anne Marie at home; six brothers, Charlie, Ernest and John A., all of St. Peter’s; Richard, Grand Greve; Clarence L’Ardoise; Danny, Rockdale; five sisters, Mildred (Mrs. Benedict Sampson) and Laura (Mrs. Ross Morrison), both of St. Peter’s; Mary (Mrs. Allan MacLean), Sydney; Kay (Mrs. Bill Fedora), Sydney River; Rena (Mrs. Bernie Jessome), Scarborough; 13 grandchildren. He was predeceased by one brother, John. The body is at the Alex A Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter’s. Funeral will be held Saturday with 10:00 a.m. mass at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday February 16, 1991 FOX, Guy Betramn — 70, L’Ardoise, Richmond County, formerly of Woodstock, N. B., died Friday at home. Born in Lower Woodstock, N. B., he was a son of the late Percey and Helen (Hams) Fox. He retired in 1979 from his carpentry trade. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion in Saint John, N. B. He served overseas with Carlton York Regiment for six years. He is survived by his wife, the former Ann A’Hearn; seven daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Reg Keefe), Port Hawkesbury; Patricia (Mrs. George Mitchell), Saint John; Dianna (Mrs. Roger Harvey), Elizabeth Fox, both of Mississauga, Ont.; Mary Ellen (Mrs. Gary Lerue), L’Ardoise; Joan Fox, Rockdale, Richmond County; Cathy Fox, at home; five sons, Betram, Trenton, Ont.; Robert, Mount Uniacke; Blair, Dartmouth; Kenny, Quebec; Donald, at home; five brothers, Harold, Moncton; Vincent, Fredericton; Wilfred, British Columbia; Leo, Lower Woodstock; Ivan, England; three sisters, Madeline Sullivan, Saint John; Helen Whitting, Toronto; Mary MacLindon, Fredericton; 16 grandchildren. He was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters; a grandson. The body is in W.J. Whitty’s Funeral Home, Bernard Street, Port Hawkesbury, visiting 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday, Pastor Randy Stanton officiating. Burial in South Brook Cemetery. Donations to Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 13, 1983 Mrs. Marty Eggenhizen, 26, of 12-A Linden Lane, Halifax died at home. Born in Halifax, she was the former Theresa Ann Smith, a daughter of Laurie and Reta (Landry) Smith. She was a former employee of Mahon's Stationery. Surviving besides her parents and husband, Marty, are a son, John, at home; a daughter, Tracy, at home; four brothers, Paul, Liverpool; Walter, Laurie Jr. and Michael, all of Halifax; three sisters, Gloria (Mrs. Robert Sampson), Harrietsfield; Alma and Pauline (Mrs. Anthony Walsh), both of Halifax. The body is in the J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Michael’s Church, Halifax with burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday October 31, 1978 Creighton H. (Bud) Publicover, 69, of 3 Keddy’s Road, Armdale, died Sunday at home. He is survived by his wife the former Ina Martell; stepmother Mrs. Sadie Publicover, LaHave; five Sons, Earl, Germany; Donald and Allan, Calgary; Robert, Dartmouth; Kenneth, Halifax; two sisters (Mrs. Evan Veniotte), and Mrs. Mildred Burton, both of Halifax, eight grandchildren. The body is in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be today at 10 am. in St. John the Baptist Church, Rev. William Pepper officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

For this next obituary, Sidney's wife is Mary Elizabeth Jackson d/o Frederick Jackson and Elizabeth Bradley. Frederick Jackson died in the Halifax Explosion. Elizabeth remarried to Leo Landry on Aug 11, 1921 s/o Amable Simon Landry and Marie Bathilde Sampson of River Bourgeois.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 23, 1988 HATCHER, Sidney Kenneth — 74, Halifax, formerly of North Sydney, died Friday in Camp Hill Hospital. Born in Ramea, Nfld., he was a son of Archibald and Azalia (Abbott) Hatcher. He retired from HMC Dockyard in 1975. He was a Mason in Burns Lodge No 10. For 17 years he was president of the Rockcliff Senior Citizens Group. He was also president of Kline Heights Management Committee. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Landry); four sisters, Rita (Mrs. Frank MacLeod), Garnish, Nfld.; Eliza (Mrs. James Guy), Sydney Mines; Elizabeth (Mrs. Walter Hutchinson), New Waterford; Evangeline (Mrs. Harry Moulton), Dartmouth. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax, visiting 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, Capt. Keats officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to any charity.

Chronicle Herald Monday November 16, 1981 WALPOLE, Mass. — Lillian E. Cantwell of Walpole, Mass., died Saturday in Walpole. Born in Tracadie, Antigonish County, she was the daughter of the late William and Anne (Benoit) Delorey. Surviving are three sons, Laurier, Walpole; Roland, New York; John, Stoughton, Mass.; two daughters, Marie (Mrs. Randall Cormier), Antigonish; Dolores, Cape Cod, Mass.; four sisters, Veronica Brow and Louise Landry, both of Havre Boucher; Sister Edna Delorey, CND, Montreal; Sister Mary Delorey, CND, Sydney; a brother Walter, Quebec City; 18 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William John; two brothers, Clarence and Roland. Funeral service will be 9 a.m. Wednesday in Blessed Sacrament Church, Walpole. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, West Roxbury, Mass.

Chronicle Herald Friday August 12, 1983 Louis (Leo) Sampson, 58, of Astral Drive, Dartmouth, died Thursday in Dartmouth General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Louisdale, he was a son of Joseph M. and Mary Louise (Samson) Sampson. Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, the former Jean Covin; three daughters, Melinda and Brenda, both of Arichat; Anna (Mrs. Paul McNeil), Vancouver; five sisters, Lena, Mildred, Priscilla and Sarah, all of Louisdale; Jennie, Niagara Falls; four brothers, Garvey, Brampton; Cletus and Raymond, both of Louisdale; Rudolph, Halifax. The body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held in Louisdale at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dartmouth General Hospital.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday February 27, 2002 MARTELL, Henry 'Harry' — 83, South Bar, died February 26,2002, at home. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Parish and a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128. Surviving are his wife, the former Veronica ‘Bonnie' White; daughters, Arlene (Eric) Bent, Mount Uniacke; Bernita (Howard) Tarbet, Manitoba; Maverene (Charles) Spurr, New Brunswick; sons, John (Anita), New Victoria; Dennis (Bev), Maine; Gerald Francis, British Columbia; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by son, Gordon. Visiting 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7- 9 p.m. Thursday in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in St. Alphonsus Church, Father Jake Andrea officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday June 23, 1979 Annapolis Royal - William James Maloney, 70, of Annapolis Royal, died Thursday in Annapolis General Hospital. Born in Arichat, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Maloney. Surviving are two sons, Walter, Trenton, Ont.; Wallace, LeQuille; three brothers, Mark, Halifax; Gerald, Philadelphia; Harold, Arichat; one sister, Edith, Philadelphia. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Margaret Rice. The body is at the Robert L. Hall Funeral Home, Granville Ferry. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday in St. Louise Church, Annapolis, Rev. Barry VanHerck officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery, Annapolis Royal.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 13, 1983 RIVER BOURGEOIS — Mrs. Annie Mae Burke, 75, of River Bourgeois died Saturday in the Strait-Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in River Bourgeois, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Boudreau Fougere. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lillian Slaney, North Vancouver, B.C.; two sisters, Mary Charlotte (Mrs. Josime Burke), Evelyn (Mrs. Victor Burke), both of River Bourgeois; a brother, Amable, Dartmouth; and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard, seven brothers and two sisters. The body is in the vestry of St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, where funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday, Rev. J. J. MacDonald officiating with burial in parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday February 8, 1990 Francis Richards, 75, of Halifax died Thursday at home. Born in Charlos Cove, he was the son of the late Henrietta and James Richards. He retired after 42 years of service with the federal department of transport. He is survived by three daughters, Hazel (Nan) Rousseau, Montreal; Muriel Archibald, Truro, Jean Meunier, California; one son, Raymond, Peterborough; one brother, Cliffton of St. Peters. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Eva Marie Pate; two sons, Earle and Wayne; one daughter, Arlene; and one sister, Alma Sampson. The body will be in the J.A. Snow Funeral Home, Windsor Street, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Funeral mass will be held in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 10 a.m. Saturday with Rev. R. F. Mazerolle officiating. Burial will be in Ottawa.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 27, 1991 SAMPSON, Simon Maxime — 87, Halifax formerly of L’Ardoise, died Saturday in Northwood Centre. Born in L’Ardoise, he was a son of the late Maxime and Adele (Peters) Sampson. He is survived by two daughters, Marguerite (Mrs. James Walsh), Newport; Nancy Millard, Edmonton, Alta; a sister, Nancy (Mrs. Joseph Bellefontaine), Halifax, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Rosiella Bonin; a sister, Alice Martell; a brother, Amable. The body is in Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Halifax, visiting 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in. St. Joseph’s Church, Halifax, Rev. D. Belland 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 Tuesday January 2, 1990 MADDEN, Jean - 66, Point Michaud, Richmond County, died Monday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Arthur U. and Melvina (Martell) Sampson. She is survived by five sons, Edward, Thomas, Daniel, all of St. Peter's; Bertram and Patrick, Point Michaud; three daughters, Donalda and Laura Branton, Halifax; Lila Guinard, Fall River; a brother, Richard, L'Ardoise; a sister, Rose Doherty. Saint John; 16 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward; a brother, Walter. The body is in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. J. J. MacDonald officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to L'Ardoise Medical Clinic, the Multiple Sclerosis Society or any charity.

Chronicle Herald Monday Apr 20, 1987 SYDNEY - Susan Ann Nemeth, 33, of South Bar, died Sunday In St. Rita Hospital. Born In Sydney, she was a daughter of Raymond and Mary (MacMlllan) Digou. She was a member of St. Alphonse Church, Low Point. Besides her parents, she is survived by a daughter, Jennifer, Sydney; two sisters, Gerry (Mrs. Earl Sherwood) Gabarus; Mabel (Mrs. Kevin Pinhorn), South Bar; four brothers, Ray, Fort McMurray, Alta.; Robert and Lawrence, both of South Bar; John, Dartmouth. The body is in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St Alphonsus Church, Rev. George Stevenson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday May 14, 1983 Beatrice Agnes Glazebrook, 72, of Park Haven Estates, Halifax, died there Friday. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late William and Virginia MacNeil. She is survived by her husband Harold; three sons, William, Dartmouth; Gregory, Sackville; Michael, Halifax; four daughters, Cornelia, Calgary; Veronica and Mary, both of Halifax; Virginia, Moncton; two sisters, Cecilia Mombourquette and Clara Martell, both of L’Ardoise; 18 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by two brothers, Leo and William; a sister Mary. The body is in Snow’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Monday in St. Stephen’s Church, Halifax, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia.

Chronicle Herald Monday July 20, 1987 Harold James Glazebrook, 76, Halifax, died Friday at Fairview Villa. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late James and Melinda (Delouchery) Glazebrook. He is a retired employee of the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission. He is survived by four daughters, Sally (Mrs. Arthur Grant), Calgary; Vonnie (Mrs. Fred Hansen), Halifax; Jenny (Mrs. Michael Purcell), Moncton; Mary (Mrs. Ron MacDonald), Halifax; three sons, William, Dartmouth; Gregory, Sackville; Michael, Halifax; 18 grandchildren: two great- grandchildren; a sister, Sister Veronica Glazebrook, Mount Saint Vincent Mother House; a brother, Frank, Stewiacke. He was predeceased by his wife Beatrice Agnes McNeil a brother Joseph. The body is in Snows Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at ST. Stephen’s Church, Halifax. Burial will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.

Chronicle Herald Friday December 24, 1976 Funeral service for Mrs. John E. Hughes, 68, of 3610 Deal Street, Halifax, will be held today at 9 a.m. in St. Lawrence Church, Halifax. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery. Mrs. Hughes died Tuesday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in L’Ardoise, she was the former Mary Adele, a daughter of the late William and Virginia (Fougere) MacNeil. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter Joan (Mrs. Douglas Bustin), Moncton; two sons, John and Paul, of Halifax; and three sisters, Celie (Mrs. Cornelius Mombourquette), West L’Ardoise; Beatrice (Mrs. Harold Glazebrook), Halifax; and Clara (Mrs. Ralph J. Martell), L’Ardoise. She was predeceased by two brothers, William and Leo.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday January 2, 1990 SAMPSON, Napolean William — 82, L'Ardoise, died Sunday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late William and Alice (Martell) Sampson. He was retired from Halifax Dockyard. He was a fraternal affiliate member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 110, and a member of the Holy Guardian Angel Church, L’Ardoise. He is survived by his wife, Serena; a sister, Martha (Mrs. William Smith), Halifax; four brothers, Wilfred, Whitinsville, Mass.; Gilbert, Raymond, Lorenzo, all of L’Ardoise; two nephews; several nieces. He was predeceased by a sister, Florence; a brother, Alphonso. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L’Ardoise, Rev. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L’Ardoise. The body is in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dr. Kingston Memorial Clinic.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 13, 1983 PETIT DE GRAT — George Junior Richard, 70, died Saturday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Cape Auguet, Richmond County, he was a son of the late George and Stella (Martell) Richard. He is survived by five sisters, Mary (Mrs. Jack Tyrell) and Lorraine, both of Montreal; Marjorie, Lunenburg; Anita, Petit de Grat; Agnes (Mrs. Angus Smith), Halifax; two brothers, Charles and Nicholas, both of Petit de Grat; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Gerald. The body is in St. Joseph’s Church, Petit de Grat, where the funeral mass will be today, Rev. Jim Mombourquette officiating, with burial in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat.

Chronicle Herald Thursday February 8, 1980 PETIT DE GRAT - Funeral service was held in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church for Mrs. Bertha Boudreau, 85, who died at her home in Petit de Grat. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex S. Boudreau. She s survived by two sons, Ulysse and Adolphe: both in Petit de Grat; one daughter, Martha (Mrs. Benedict Boudreau), Petit de Grat; five grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Alex G. Boudreau, and two infant sons. Rev. Daniel Doucet officiated at requiem mass. Burial was in the Star of the Sea cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday August 19, 2000 BERRETTE, Alex Dan — In the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, August 17, 2000 at the age of 89, passed away. He was a son of the late James ‘Jimmy' Berrette and the late Judith Taylor. He leaves his wife, Sarah Briand, L’Ardoise; his children, Heline (Jean) Losier, Tracadie, N.B.; Viola (John) McIntosh, L’Ardoise; Cecil (Peggy), Sydney; Judith (Gerald) Melanson, Calgary, Alta.; James (Christine), L'Ardoise; and his beloved grandson with whom he lived with, Donnie. He also leaves 16 other grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brother, Willie (Mary); sister, Annebelle (Dan) Sampson, L’Ardoise; Florence (Cecil) Parry, St. Peter’s; brother, Willie (Mary), L’Ardoise. He was predeceased by his brother, Edward; sisters, Lena, Alice and Helen; son, John. Visitation 2-9 p.m. Sunday in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday, August 21, in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L’Ardoise, Rev. John Maclntyre officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter’s.

Chronicle Herald Monday February 9, 1976 SYDNEY - Mrs. William Antle, 70, of 480 Grand Lake Road, died Saturday in St. Rita Hospital. Born in D’Escousse, she was the former Mary Louise Burke, a daughter of the late Robert and Maria Burke. Surviving are; two daughters Josephine (Mrs. John MacLeod), and Anne (Mrs. Leo Burke), both of Sydney; three sons, Billy, Bernie, and Harold, all of Sydney; 17 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Boudreau, Sydney. She was predeceased by her husband. The body is at the family residence. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Augustus Church. Burial will be In St. Theresa’s Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday December 8, 1988 DUANN, Francis Alexander — 71, West Arichat, Richmond County, died Wednesday in St. Michael’s Hospital, Antigonish. Born in West Arichat, he was a son of the late Walter and Eva Mae (Forgeron) Duann. He was a councillor in West Arichat for nine years. He was a civil servant and worked as manager of the Co-op store in West Arichat for 14 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Marie Pelrine; two sisters, Ina Duann and Hilda Sourisseau, both of Halifax; a brother, Leonard, Dartmouth. He was predeceased by three brothers, Albert, George and Patrick. The body is in C. H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. today. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday in Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat, Rev. Allan MacMullin officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday August 8, 1989 MACINTYRE, MARY E. - 76, Sydney, died Monday at Sydney City Hospital. She was born in Whiteside, Richmond County. She was a member of Immaculate Heart Parish, Sydney. She is survived by five daughters, Elsie (Mrs. Clifford Forrester), Sydney; Violet Pottie, Glace Bay; Mary (Mrs. Donnie Ongo), Toronto; Sadie (Mrs. Al Wilson), Mississauga, Ont.; Elizabeth (Mrs. Dino Tracanelli), Levack, Ont.; a son, Leonard, Toronto; six stepchildren; two sister, Mrs. Theresa MacDonald, Mrs. Rita MacDonald, both of Port Hawkesbury; two brothers, William T. Morash, Georgia, U.S.A.; Joseph, Whiteside, Richmond County; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Henry Pottie; and her second husband, John MacIntyre. The body is in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in Immaculate Heart Church, Rev. Peter Diva officiating. Burial will be in Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday May 14, 1983 PORT HAWKESBURY — John. J. MacNeil, 37, of Bernard Street, Port Hawkesbury, died at home Thursday. Born in Point Tupper, he was a son of Mary Lida (LeBlanc) MacNeil and the late John D. MacNell. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish, Port Hawkesbury. He worked as an industrial mechanic for the Nova Scotia Power Corporation. He was a member of the Lions Club and was active with minor hockey and baseball. He is survived by his wife, the former Barbara MacPherson; two sons, John and Jason; two daughters, Debbie and Cindy, all at home; nine sisters, Clara (Mrs. Francis MacDonald), Halifax; Marie (Mrs. Murdock MacNeil), Janvarin’s Island; Beatrice (Mrs. Archie Macinnis), Stella (Mrs. Herbert Marryott), Martina (Mrs. Francis Lamey), all of Port Hawkesbury; Mona (Mrs. Thomas MacLean), Cleveland; Joan (Mrs. Gary MacRae), Port Hastings; Katie (Mrs. Guy Boutilier), Wallaceburg, Ont.; Yvonne, Port Hawkesbury; three brothers, Malcolm, Port Hawkesbury; Russell and James, both of Port Hastings. He was predeceased by five brothers and an infant sister. The body is in the Rod MacDonald Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Joseph's Church, Rev. Robert Day officiating with burial in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Nov 18, 1969 JOSEPH (WALTER) BOUDREAU, 79, Bras d’Or, Cape Breton County, died yesterday at his home. Born In Petit de Grat, he was the son the late Mr. and Mrs. Felix Boudreau. He is survived. by seven daughters, Maude (Mrs. J.B. Bourque), New Glasgow; Alma (Mrs. Joseph Sampson), Burington, 0nt.; Merina (Mrs. Helaire Marchand), Toronto; Anna (Mrs. Arthur Deveau), Halifax; Hilda (Mrs. Arthur Landry), North Sydney; Blanche (Mrs. Louis Samson) and May (Mrs. Joseph Sampson), both ,of Little Anse, Richmond County; three sons, Amedee, Bras d’Or; Joseph, West Arichat; Hilaire, Halifax; and one sister (Mrs. Minnie Theriault), Arichat. The body is at the home of his son, Amedee, Bras d’Or. A service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, Bras d’Or. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Nov 18, 1969 MRS. MARY JANE SAMPSON, 85, widow of Arthur Sampson, 43 Withrow Drive, Halifax, died in Halifax Saturday. Born in L’Ardoise, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Briand. Surviving are three sons, Simon, Leonard and Gerard, all of Halifax; two daughters, Mrs. Ada Martell, Halifax; Beatrice (Mrs. Alex Hammond), Brantford, Ont.; 18 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Halifax Funeral Home, Quinpool Road. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Theresa’s Church. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday September 27, 1969 MRS. LEONARD DEVEAU, 30, Battle Creek, Michigan, formerly of River Bourgeois, Richmond County, died Wednesday in Battle Creek. Born at River Bourgeois, she was a daughter of Leo and Frances Digout, River Bourgeois. Surviving, besides her parents, and husband are three sons, Derek, Danny and Dale, all of Battle Creek; a daughter, Shannon, at home; two sisters, Elaine (Mrs. Edward Fougere), Val d’Or, Quebec; Estelle (Mrs. Lloyd Campbell), West Germany. The body will be at her parents' home Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Chronicle Herald Thursday December 8, 1988 HART, Robert Clarence — 65, Janvrin’s Island, Richmond County, died Wednesday In St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Janvrin's Island, he was a son of Robert Joseph and the late Rose Sabine (George) Hart. He was a member of Local 1252, United Food and Commercial Workers Union. He was also a member of Immaculate Conception Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Roberta Elizabeth Kavanagh; a daughter, Rosemary (Mrs. Philip Landry), West Arichat; a son, Robert C., Janvrin’s Island; a brother, Gerald, Janvrin’s Island; and a grandchild. He was predeceased by his stepmother, Mary Alice Hart, and an infant daughter. The body is in C. H. Boudreau Funeral Home Ltd., Arichat, visiting 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. today and Friday. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat, Rev. Allan MacMullin officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Mail Star Thursday September 12, 1974 Remie Terrio, 87, died Wednesday in Fairview Villa where he was a resident. He was a native of Arichat, Richmond County. Surviving are three sons, Amadee, Arichat; Raymond, Sydney; John, Halifax; two brothers, Gean and Alex, both of Halifax; and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Alma. The body is at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 2 p.m., in St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday January 6, 1978 PETIT DE GRAT — Albert J. Boudreau, 89, of Petit De Grat. was buried in the Star of the Sea cemetery after services in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Conrad Gerrior officiating. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John F. Boudreau of Boudreauville. He is survived by three sons, Clifford, West Arichat; Arthur, Calgary; Joseph, Boudreauville; a daughter, Anita, Toronto; a sister, Stella (Mrs. John MacDonald), Cornwallis, Ont.; 12 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. (N.B. He died December 29, 1977)

Chronicle Herald Friday January 6, 1978 PETIT DE GRAT — Francis Fortune, 65, of Petit De Grat, was buried in Star of the Sea cemetery following service In St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Rey. Conrad Gerrior officiating. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Fortune, Petit De Grat. He is survived by two brothers, Edward and Henry, both of Petit De Grat: three sisters, Irene, St. Peter’s; Florence (Mrs. Andrew Landry) and Clara (Mrs. Bennie Landry), both of Petit De Grat, and a number of nieces and nephews. (N.B. He died on Dec 19, 1977)

Chronicle Herald Friday January 6, 1978 SYDNEY — Mrs. Francis LeBlanc, 47, of Sydney, died Thursday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax. she was the former Edwina LeBlanc, daughter of Mrs. Margaret LeBlanc and the late Joseph LeBlanc. Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Sandy Henderson), Sydney; Rita (Mrs. Jim Thompson), Ontario; Marlene, at home; two sons. David and Brian, both at home; two grandchildren; four sisters, Mary (Mrs. Thomas Hibbets), Fall River; Tillie (Mrs. Clarence Martell), Halifax; Rosie (Mrs. Roy MacCormick), Arnprior. Ont.; Shirley (Mrs. Brian Power), Ottawa; five brothers, Lawrence, Martin, Charles, Harold, all of Halifax; Prudent, Arnprior. She was predeceased by a son, Frankie and a brother, Joseph. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday June 19, 1991 MARCHAND, Mary Evangeline — 80, Petit de Gras, died Monday in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Poulamond, she was a daughter of the late Galeton and Helen Jane (Meunier) Landry. She is survived by two daughters, Rena (Mrs. Joseph Rudolph Marchand), Delton, Que.; Doreen (Mrs. Paul Boudreau), Baie Comeau, Que; a son, Alfred, Brossard, Que.; a sister, Edna (Mrs. Emile Landry), North Sydney; a brother, Wilfred, Boudreauville; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Willard; three sisters, Mary, Helen, Rose; five brothers, Jimmy, Andrew, Albany, Willy, Henry. The body is in the family residence in Petit de Gras, with visiting 2-10 p.m. today. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Joseph’s Church, Petit de Gras, Rev. Alan MacMillan officiating. Burial in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Gras. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Saturday September 4, 1976 James Steven McGrath, 61, of Hammonds Plains, Halifax County, died Friday in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in D’Escousse, Richmond County, he was the son of Mrs. Hortense (Poirier) McGrath and the late James McGrath. He was a retired barber. Besides his mother, be is survived by his wife, the former Emily Fougere; two daughters, Louise (Mrs. Ernest Hawes), and Mrs. Erma Mumford, both of Halifax; three sons, Sherman, Sydney; Ralph and Shannon, both of Hammonds Plains; three brothers, Francis, Chelsea, Mass.; Wilfred, D'Escousse; and Sanford, Dartmouth; four sisters, Mrs. Mildred Pelham, Edna (Mrs. Ambrose George) and Lorraine (Mrs. Edmond George), all of D’Escousse; and Mrs. Marion Miller, Dartmouth; and nine grandchildren. The body is in the R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Bayers Road. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, Bedford, with Rev. Anthony Laba officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday June 19, 1991 PETTIPAS, Michael — 77, Halifax, died Monday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Poirierville, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Fred and Theresa Pettipas. He was a self-employed carpenter and a veteran of the Second World War. He is survived by his wife Dora; a brother, Arthur, Dartmouth; a step-brother, Hubert, Sydney; a step-sister, Marie, Halifax. He was predeceased by two sisters Dora, Cecilia; a step-brother, Wilfred a step-sister, Ethel. The body will be cremated. Memorial mass will be held 9 a.in. Thursday in St. Patrick’s Church, Halifax.

Chronicle Herald Friday Dec 14, 1984 HUREAUVILLE — Funeral was in Medford, Mass. for Mrs. Mary Louise MacPhee, who died August 29 at the home of her sister in Hureauville. Burial was in Medford, Mass. Born in Hureauville, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Marianne Richard. She is survived by two daughters, Mary (Sister Mary Pierre), N.J.; Irene (Mrs. Edward MacAleaney), Medford; four sons, Peter, Las Vegas; Louis, Allan and Paul, all of Boston; a sister, Mrs. Mary Cogswell Hureauville; two brothers, Godfrey and Alexander, both of Hureauville; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter, six sisters and two brothers.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Oct 28, 1975 Charles W. Arsenault, 62, of 30 Courtney Road, Dartmouth, died Sunday at the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Margaree, Cape Breton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucy Arsenault. He was a member of the Halifax Longshoremen Association. Surviving besides his wife, Estelle, are two daughters, Brenda and Goldie, both of Rockingham; two sons, Theo and Emmett, at home; two sisters, Tillie (Mrs. Cyril Driscoll) Halifax; Mary (Mrs. Henry Gilbert) Montreal. The body is at the J A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor street, Halifax. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from St. Mary’s Basilica. Interment in the Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday January 11, 1988 ZONG, Frederick J. - 73, Halifax, died Saturday at Camp Hill Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was the son the late James Samuel and Mare Malitada (Swinimer) Zong. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Harriet Thibeault; two daughters, Linda (Mrs. Joe Wagstaff), Toronto; Debbie, Halifax; three sons, Gary, David and Stephen, all of Halifax; two sisters, Laura Wournell, Halifax; Mr. (Agnes Gabinet), Victoria; four grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, James W.; two sisters, Florence and Alma. The body will be cremated. Private memorial service will be at a later date.

Chronicle Herald Monday January 11, 1988 LEBLANC, Joseph Amedee — 66, Petit de Grat, Richmond County, died Friday in St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish. Born in D'Escousse, he was a son of the late Edward and Cecile (MacDonald) LeBlanc. He was an active member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, Arichat, as well as other community organizations. He is survived by his wife, the former Susan Sampson, three sisters, Mary (Mrs. Bertie Forest), Pondville; Jeanette (Mrs. Stanley Pettipas), Poulamond; Anne (Mrs. Herman Fougere), Halifax; a brother, Eddy, Halifax. Burial was Sunday in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit do Grat.

Cape Breton Post Friday December 10, 1971 CHARLES VICTOR ROBERTSON Charles Victor Robertson, 71, retired seaman of French Cove, died at his home Wednesday. He was born in French Cove. He is survived by his wife, the former Alice Martina Landry, two daughters, Anne Marie (Mrs. Augustus Sampson) in Sampsonvllle, Jean Eleanore (Mrs. William MacDonald), St. Peter’s, and one son, Ralph, of Kentville. He is also survived by Six grandchildren. Funeral will be held at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in St. Peter’s at 10:00 a.m. Saturday with Rev. D MacIntyre. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday November 4, 1966 SYDNEY — Funeral service will be held from St. Alphonsus Church, New Victoria, today for Alphonse Boudreau, 82, of South Bar. Born at D'Escousse, he lived at South Bar for the past several years. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Robertson of River Bourgeois; two daughters, Lena (Mrs. Henry Babineau), Sydney; Dorothy (Mrs. Murdock Fougere), South Bar; 12 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. A son and a sister are dead.

Chronicle Herald Thursday August 7, 1969 MRS. JOHN SCANLAN, Halifax, died in the Halifax Infirmary Tuesday. She was 63. The former Annie McPhee, she was born in Grantville, Cape Breton, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis MacPhee. Surviving are four daughters, Marcella, (Mrs. Leo Byrne), Halifax; Anna, (Mrs. Jim Jenereux), Halifax; Donzella, (Mrs. Teddy Sampson), Louisdale; and Eileen, (Mrs. Alphonse Sampson), Louisdale; four sons, James, John, and Wilfred, all of Halifax; and Paul, Winnipeg; 21 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. F. Murray, Mrs. W. Richard, and Miss Elizabeth MacPhee, all of Cape Breton; five brothers, Henry and Peter, United States; William, Sydney; Leo, Grantville, and Clifford, Toronto. Her husband, John, is dead. The body is at the Thompson and Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral service will take place at the Whiteside Church, Whiteside, Cape Breton, at 11 a.m. mass, Friday. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday July 19, 1983 Mary Margaret Pottie, 71, of Peterborough, formerly of Halifax, died Monday in Campbellford, Ont. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary McNeil McAvoy. She is survived by a daughter Laura (Mrs. Robert Sandilands), Hastings, Ont.; a grandson; two sisters, Muriel (Mrs. Ronald Lantz), Coldbrook; Dorothy (Mrs. Thomas Rideout), Dartmouth; a brother Vincent, Halifax. She was predeceased by her husband, J. Arthur Pottie; two sisters, Evelyn and Edith; three brothers, Gerald, James and Leo. The body will be cremated and burial service will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Halifax. Donations may be made to the Heart Fund.

Chronicle Herald Friday July 30, 1982 Mrs. Margaret Pottie, 57, of 3860 Robie Street, Halifax, died Thursday at home after a lengthy illness. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Grace (Covey) Nehiley. She is survived by her husband Gerald; two daughters, Judy (Mrs. Allan Perry), Halifax; Lori, at home; two sons, Stephen, Halifax; Eric, at home; two sisters, Dot (Mrs. Vince Currie), Prospect; Kay (Mrs. Ed Foran), Bedford; a grandson. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a brother George and three children in infancy. The body is in Snow’s Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Monday in St. Stephen’s Church, Halifax, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday March 4, 1986 ST. PETER’S — Funeral was held Monday in ST. Peter’s Church for Mary E. Wambolt, 96, of Richmond Villa, St. Peter’s, who died Friday in the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in French Cove, she was a daughter of the late Theophilus and Rosalee (Landry) Sampson. She was member of St. Peter’s Church and a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #47 Ladies Auxiliary, St. Peter’s. She is survived by a son, George R. (Todd), St. Peter’s; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George E., a son, J. Victor, a daughter, Naomi, two brothers, Frank and Joseph, and two sisters, Seraphine and Genora. Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday December 11, 1971 Ernest Pottie, 77, of 6129 Allen Street, Halifax, a retired freight handler at the Halifax Waterfront, died Friday at the Halifax Infirmary. Born in West L’Ardoise, C.B, he was the son of the late Edward and Martha (Burke) Pottie. Surviving are his wife, the former Agnes MacDonald; five daughters, Miss Martha Pottie, Gertrude (Mrs. Arthur Landry), Loretta (Mrs. Morris Peters), all of Halifax; Agnes (Mrs. Gary Wainman), Windsor: Hattie (Mrs. Harold O’Rourke), Greenwood; five sons, Angus, Edward, Gerard and Lawrence, all of Halifax; Hector, Kentville; one sister Hattie (Mrs. William Roache), Halifax; 21 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. The body is at the Cruikshank Funeral Home, Roble Street. Funeral service will be held Monday at 9 a.m. in St. Theresa's Church. Burial will be in the Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday March 4, 1986 LOWER L’ARDOISE — George Walter Campbell, 81, of Lower L’Ardoise died Sunday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Lower L’Ardoise, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Marian (Mombourquette) Campbell. He is survived by six nieces, Mrs. Clarence Stone, Mrs. Joel Mombourquette, Mrs. Peter Berrette, Mrs. James Briand, and Mrs. Albert Briand. He was predeceased by three sisters, Emeline, Catherine, and Mary; one brother, Henry. The body is in L’Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L’Ardoise, Rev. Basil Boudreau officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday November 6, 1976 MONTREAL - Private funeral service and burial were held today in Mount Royal cemetery for James Arthur Pottie, 63, of Montreal, who died Friday in Reddy Memorial Hospital, Montreal. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Frank and Evangeline (Mombourquette) Pottie. He is survived by his wife, Mary (McAvoy); a daughter, Laura (Mrs. R.N. Sandiland), Hastings, Ont.; and a grandson, David. He is also survived by six brothers and three sisters. He was predeceased by a brother, Clifford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Reddy Memorial Hospital, Montreal.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday October 3, 1990 GAUDET, Ernest Joseph - 81, Sydney, died Tuesday in Sydney City Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Amedie and Francee (Quellet) Gaudet. He was a member of Immaculate Heart Church, Mira Road. He was employed with Imperial Oil Limited for 35 years until retiring. He was a member of Nova Scotia Muzzle loading Association. He had an interest in aviation and designed and built some of Cape Bretons first aircrafts. He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Mae Jennings; three daughters, Helen (Mrs. Martin Willems), Hillside Mira, Eileen O'Brien, Mire Road, Frances (Mrs. Harold Hatcher), Porters Lake; two sons, Frank, Mira Road, Ernie, Homes Road; nine grandchildren, two greet grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Tom. The body is in Sydney Memorial Chapel, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph's Church, Mira Ferry, Rev. Claude Richard officiating. Burial will be in Brickyard Road Cemetery. Donations may be made to Nova Scotia Autistic Children's Society.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday June 19, 1991 PETTIPAS, Michael — 77, Halifax, died Monday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Poirierville, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Fred and Theresa Pettipas. He was a self-employed carpenter and a veteran of the Second World War. He is survived by his wife, Dora; a brother, Arthur, Dartmouth; a step-brother, Hubert, Sydney; a step-sister, Marie, Halifax. He was predeceased by two sisters Dora, Cecilia; a step-brother, Wilfred; a step-sister, Ethel. The body will be cremated. Memorial mass will be held 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick's Church, Halifax.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday March 20, 1990 SAMPSON, Alphonzo Joseph — 90, formerly of Louisdale, Richmond County, died Sunday in St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Born in Louisdale, he was a son of the late Alfred and Celina (Linden) Sampson. He is survived by a daughter, Rita (Mrs. Arthur Baigent), Louisdale; five sons, James, Jeffrey, Francis, Willie, all of Ontario; Rudolph, Louisdale; a sister, Dora (Mrs. Willie Marchand), Louisdale; a brother, Helaire, Louisdale; 20 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Delina Sampson; a brother, Jimmie; a sister, Alma; a daughter, Theresa. The body is in Glen Samson Memorial Room, St. Louis Parish Church, Louisdale, where funeral will be 3 p.m. Thursday, Rev. John MacLeod officiating. Spring burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Glen Samson Memorial Fund.

Chronicle Herald Friday November 3, 2000 BOWSER, Patrick Stanley —80, Dartmouth, died suddenly November 1, 2000, in the Dartmouth General Hospital, surrounded by his immediate family. He will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband and father who touched all with his goodness. Born in Dartmouth, he was a son of the late Gerald and Lucy (Hartlen) Bowser. In 1941, he went overseas with the West Nova Scotia Regiment. He served In Italy and Holland. On his return In 1945, he was employed with the Federal Department of Transportation (Canadian Coast Guard Base, Dartmouth) until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Somme Branch 31 and a lifelong member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Yvonne (Martell); son, Wayne (Ellen); daughter, Patricia (Michael DeYoung); sister, Kathleen (Clifford) Trider; five grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by son, Michael Gerald; brother, Thomas; sister, Lucy. Stan saw his family as his greatest reward and accomplishment, he will be so missed by family. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, (Maple Street, Dartmouth), Rev. John Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Chronicle Herald Monday November 2, 1987 Roy, Eva Mae - 93, of Halifax, formerly of Poulamond, Richmond County, died Saturday in the Extendicare facility, Fairview. Born in D'Escousse, she was a daughter of the late Remi and Seraphine (Burke) Sampson. She is survived by several stepdaughters and stepsons and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Joseph McCormick; her second husband. Leon Roy; and infant son, Harold McCormick; three sisters, Rita Sampson, Lily Martell and Mary Slaunwhite; two brothers, Garner and Charles, and two infant brothers. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax; visiting 2-4 p.m. and 7-89 p.m. today. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Agnes Church, Halifax, Father Gerald David officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday November 10, 1976 Leon A. Roy, 80, of 5250 Vestry Street, Halifax, died Tuesday at Victoria General Hospital. Born in Cape Breton, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Roy. Surviving are his wife, the former Eva Sampson; two sons. Alfred D., Seabrook, N.H.; Edward F., Woonsocket. R.I.; three daughters, Claire Corroll, Stoneham, Mass.; Mrs. Veronica Davis, Sumter, South Carolina; and Mrs. Rita Koogle, Frederick, Md.; four sisters, Mrs. Tina Monson, Mrs. Velma Spinosa, Mrs. Mary Daley and Miss Maude Roy. He was a veteran of the First World War. He was a maritime engineer. The body is at the Halifax Funeral Home, Quinpool Road. Funeral service will be 9 a.m. Friday in St. Agnes Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday March 9, 1976 James T. Pottie, 59, Scotia Nursing Home, Beaverbank, died Sunday in the Victoria General Hospital. Born at L’Ardoise, he was the son of the late Thomas and Annie (Barron) Pottie. Surviving are two brothers Gerald, Hatchett Lake, and Alex, Halifax. The body is in Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Robie Street, Halifax. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday September 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 Wednesday July 22, 1981 Mrs. Mamie Maddox, aged 87, died Tuesday, July 21, at Sydney City Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Barra Head, she was the daughter of the late John and Ellen Arsenault. She was predeceased by her husband Dan in 1961, two daughters, Helen, Mrs. Tom Doyle and Eileen, Mrs. Harold Gibson, and three children in infancy. She is survived by four daughters; Bertha, Mrs. Duncan MacPherson of Middle Cape with whom she resided, Marguerite, Mrs. Joseph Marash of Whiteside, Lucy, Mrs. Evert MacMullin of Glace Bay, and Mrs. Mary Paquette of Dartmouth. She was also survived by three sons; Jack of Sackville, and D.D. and Arthur, both of Dartmouth. She was also survived by 41 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren. The body is resting at the Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home in St. Peters. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the St. Peters Roman Catholic Church, with Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Cape Breton post Dec 18, 1993 Hazel C.I. MacDonald, 96 Richmond Villa, St. Peters, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1993 at the residence. Born in St. Peters, she was the daughter of the late George and Jane (Boyd) Bissett. She was a member of St. Peter’s Church, St. Peters. She was a school teacher and taught in Saskatchewan in her early years. She retired from the Chapel Island Reserve school in 1963 after 40 years in the teaching profession. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by several nieces and nephews including one niece in Halifax, one in Ontario and several nieces and nephews in British Columbia. She was predeceased by her husband, Ranald in 1959, a brother, Clarence and sisters Clara and Marjorie. Visitation will take place at T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel, today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Sydney with Rev. R.D. Smith officiating. Interment to be made in St. Peter’s Cemetery, St. Peters.

Cape Breton Post Monday December 20, 1993 Margaret M. Briand, 78. Grand River, died Monday, Dec. 13, 1993 in Calgary. Alberta. Born in Inverness, she was the daughter of the late Dan D. and Mary MacIsaac. She was a member of the Holy Guardian Church in L’Ardoise. She was retired from the Bill Lynch Shows. She is survived by four sons, Billy MacIsaac, Vancouver, Joseph Briand, Sydney; Morton, Vancouver; and Wally, Alta., two daughters, Bernadette (Mrs. Robert Warawick), Alberta, Patricia (Mrs. Robert Ferguson), Toronto, two step-sisters, Mary C. MacKinnon, Sydney, and Annie White, New Waterford. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph P. Briand in 1986[sic: 1982], a brother, Rodney and step-brother Bernard. Cremation took place in Calgary, Alta. and a memorial service will take place at a later date in L’Ardoise at Holy Guardian Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday November 10, 1976 RIVER BOURGEOIS — Mrs. Amable H. Burke, of River Bourgeois, died Monday in Richmond Villa Home for the Aged, St. Peter's. Born in River Bourgeois, she was the former Mable Burke, daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret (Boyd) Burke. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Sarah Meadus, New York. She was predeceased by her husband, Amable H., a sister and four brothers. The body is in the home of Miss Hilda Burke, River Bourgeois. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, Rev. Thomas Morley officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday June 19, 1991 SAMSON, Denise Clemence Cecile - 40, Lac Doucet, Digby County, formerly of Petit de Grat, died Sunday in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of Lorraine (Samson) and the late Louis Samson. She was employed as a school psychologist for Clare-Argy1e School Board. She was executive-director of La Federation Acadienne de la Nouvelle Ecosse, founding president of La Societe de Presse Acadienne; a Universite St. Anne professor, and very active in federal and provincial community organizations. She is survived by three brothers, Real, Church Point; Yvon, Ottawa: Herman, West Arichat; five sisters, Yvette (Mrs. Leon Samson), Odille (Mrs. Edward DeRoche), Celene (Mrs. Anthony DeRoche), all of Petit de Grat; Danette (Mrs. Glen Landry), Port Hawkesbury; Yolande, Halifax. The body is in C.H. Boudreau’s Funeral Home, visiting 6-10 p.m. today, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral will be 4 p.m. Thursday in Eglise St. Joseph Church, Petit de Grat. Burial in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat. Donations may be made to Maison des Jeunes de Clare or Comite du Centre Communautaire, Petit de Grat, or Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday March 9, 1976 SYDNEY — Mrs. Louis Sampson, of Big Pond, died Monday in St. Rita Hospital. Born in Big Pond, she was the former Cecelia MacKinnon, a daughter of Lauchlin and Margaret (Sutherland) MacKinnon. She was a graduate of St. Rita Hospita1 Nursing School and was a nurse there. Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Yvonne (Mrs. Michael Bonaparte), Sydney; Cecelia, Dartmouth; two sons, Frank, Sydney; Robert, at home; three grandchildren; three sisters, Catherine (Mrs. Donald Miller), Shubenacadie; Mae, Halifax; Margie (Mrs. Archie McDougall), East Bay. She was predeceased by a brother. The body is in the T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary’s Church. Burial will be in parish cemetery, Rev. John MaGregor officiating.

Chronicle Herald Monday November 2, 1987 GAUTHIER, Mary Margaret — 93, of L'Ardoise, died Friday in the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg. Born in L'Ardoise she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret (Samson) Fitzgerald. She is survived by a son, Andrew, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Henri; two sons, Richard and George. The body is in St. James Chapel of Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Home, Winnipeg. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Winnipeg, Rev. A Tessier officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday March 22, 1976 FLORENCE - Mrs. Edward King, 77, died at her home Saturday. Born at French Cove, the former Annie Mae Carter, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Sabina (Fougere) Carter. She resided in Florence for 61 years. She was a member of Saint Stephen's parish. Surviving are three daughters; Margaret (Mrs. Tony Viva), Theresa (Mrs. Lawrence LeBlanc) both of Florence, and Marie at home; four sons Clifford, Newton, Mass.; David, Watertown, Mass; Joseph, Florence, and Edward, Sydney Mines; 24 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The body is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tony Viva, Florence. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Saint Stephen's Church. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery.

Mail Star Tuesday Nov 27, 1973 NEW LONDON. Conn. — Joseph Alfred Sampson, 44, of New London, Conn., formerly of River Bourgeois, Richmond County, died Saturday in New London. Born at River Bourgeois. he was a son of Mary Agnes (Sampson) and the late David Sampson. He is survived by five brothers, Edward and Lawrence, both of Halifax; Anthony, Sackville; James and Peter, both of River Bourgeois; three sisters, Mrs. Xavier Burke, River Tillard; Mrs. Muriel MacDonald, and Dorothy, both at home. He was predeceased by one sister, Mary Agnes, and one brother, Murdock. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, Rev. Thomas Morley officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday July 9, 1973 SYDNEY - Charles Libbus, 72, 305 Terris Street, Sydney, died Saturday in St. Rita's Hospital, Sydney. He was a mechanic, and he played hockey with the old Sydney Millionaires. He was a member of St. Theresa's Parish. He is survived by his wife, the former Viola Watkins, two sons, Joseph, Sydney; Charles Jr.; River Bourgeois; a foster son, Rodney, Sydney; three daughters, Louise (Mrs. Murray Matheson), South Bar; Ester (Mrs. Alex Tomko), Sydney; Karen (Mrs. Blaine Boozan), Glace Bay; three brothers, Jeff, Sydney River; Edward and Abie, both of Sydney; three sisters, Mrs. Ester Joseph, Pittsfield, Mass.; Mrs. Tena Kunze, Sydney; and Jenny (Mrs. Alex Libbus), Westmount; 20 grandchildren. The body is at T.W. Curry Funeral Home, 755 George Street, Sydney. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from St. Theresa's Church. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.

Cape Breton Post December 9, 1980 NEW WATERFORD - Alphonsus Martell, 76, of 384 Irish Brook Road, New Waterford, was pronounced dead on arrival at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital Monday. He worked at No. 12 colliery until his retirement and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Martell of L'Ardoise. Mr. Martell was a veteran of the Second World War and was a member of Branch 15 Royal Canadian Legion. He was a member of Saint Agnes Parish. Mr. Martell is survived by his wife the former Sarah Groves, one son, Phonse, New Waterford, two brothers, Francis , Bernard, New Waterford; one sister, Mrs. Hannah Gouthro, residing in Ontario. The body rests at the V.J. MacGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street and the funeral will be held Thursday with Mass at 10 a.m. at Saint Agnes Church. Interment will be made in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday October 7, 1986 Vivian Mary Jeffery, 58, Drysdale Road, Halifax, died Monday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Annie Lerue. She is survived by four daughters, Vivian (Mrs. Michael Carter), Harrietsfield; Anne-Marie (Mrs. Bill Hatcher), Herring Cove; Francene (Mrs. Roy Christian), Halifax; Annette, at home; two sons, Peter, Harrietsfield; Richard, Halifax; three sisters, Mary (Mrs. Percy Seel) and Violet (Mrs. Thomas Clark), both of Halifax; Helen (Mrs. Arsene Richard), Hartford, Conn.; three brothers, Stanley and Richard, both of Halifax; Sandy, Dartmouth; six grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Francis. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home Halifax. Funeral Service will be 12:45 p.m. Wednesday in Canadian Martyrs Church, Halifax, Rev. Gordon Tazinet officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Monday August 1, 1988 MACRAE, Mary Hilda 82, Dundee, Richmond County, died Sunday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, Richmond County. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Angus and Julia Hurshman. She is survived by her husband, James Ernest; a sister, Peggy MacRae, Halifax; a grandchild and two great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Gordon. The body is in the Glen Sampson Memorial Room, Louisdale Church, Richmond County. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Louis Parish Church, Rev. John MacLeod officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday December 23, 1985 SYDNEY - Mrs. Eause Haddad, 71, of 1204 George Street, Sydney, died Saturday at home. Born in Poirierville she was the former Mary E. Pettipas, a daughter of the late William and Rebecca Pettipas. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Sydney. She is survived by her husband, Eause; a son, Vincent, Sydney; a sister, Lydia, Sydney; a brother, Arthur, Sydney; three grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Henry and Anthony; a step-sister, Ada. The body is in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, Rev. Norman MacPhee officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday July 31, 1976 CHETICAMP — Funeral service was held Thursday for Mrs. Thomas Evong in Chaisson Funeral Parlor. Burial was in the parish cemetery, Rev. Father Louis Lachanse officiating. Mrs. Evong, 74, born in Cheticamp, was the former Louise Roach, a daughter of the late Louis F. Roach and Marie (LeFort) Roach. Surviving besides her husband, are three sisters, Judith, Auburndale, Mass.; Sophie Anne, Cheticamp; and Josephine, Comeauville; three brothers, Victor, New Waterford; Joseph, Halifax; and Henry, Margaree Forks.

Chronicle Herald Thursday June 28, 1973 Francis Cyril LaRue, 52, 87 Frederick Avenue, Halifax, died Wednesday in Halifax Civic Hospital. Born at Halifax, he was a son of Amable and the late Elizabeth (Barrett) LeRue. He was vice-president of Coastal Equipment Limited, Halifax. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Marie Whitman; three sons, Hugh and Charles, both of Halifax; Laurie, at home, four grandchildren: five sisters, Marie (Mrs. Richard Ross);: Anastasia (Mrs. Henry Coyle) Trix (Mrs. Bernard Scott), and Jeanette (Mrs. M. Wigle), all of Halifax; and Dolly (Mrs. William Duffy), Enfield; a brother, Stanley, Timberlea. The body is at R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Halifax, Rev. Francis Quinlan officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday February 2, 1989 BRIAND, Alexander Joseph — 81, 35 Commercial St., Dominion, died Tuesday in Glace Bay Community Hospital. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Angus and Mary (Lawrence) Briand. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Church, Glace Bay. He was employed as a plumber with Dominion Coal Company for a number of years. He was a resident of McNab's Nursing Home for Special Care, Dominion, for the past 12 years. He is survived by three brothers, George, Florida; Alfred, Montreal; Frank, Halifax; two sisters, Rita, Halifax; Mary (Mrs. Angus McNeil), Glace Bay. The body is in Curry’s Funeral Home, Glace Bay, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Friday. St. Anthony’s Church, Glace Bay, Rev. Angus Morris officiating. Burial in St. Anthony’s Cemetery

Chronicle Herald Monday August 1, 1988 GOYETCHE, Joseph (John) 66, 11 Drysdale Road, Halifax, died Saturday in Camp Hill Hospital, Halifax. Born in Cape Auget, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late James and Maria (Boudreau) Goyetche. A veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas, he was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25, for 26 years. Before retiring, he worked in Camp Hill Hospital for 37 years. He is survived by his wife, Mildred (Wilson); three sons, Ronald, Darren and Glen, all of Halifax: two daughters, Carolyn, Halifax; Janet (Mrs. Adrian Landry), Lower Sackville; two sisters, Jean (Mrs. William Richard) and Anita (Mrs. Godfrey Fougere), both of Petit de Grat; three brothers, Lorenzo, Halifax; Henry, Everett, Mass.; Gus, London, Ont.; three granddaughters. He was predeceased by four brothers, Raymond, Francis, Andrew, and an infant brother. The body is in Snow’s Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Theresa’s Church, North Street, Rev. John F. DeLouchry officiating. Burial will be in Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nova Scotia division of the Children’s Wish Foundation.

Chronicle Herald Monday August 1, 1988 BOUDREAU, Adolph Joseph — 64, Petit de Grat, died Friday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Petit de Grat, he was a son of the late Alex and Bertha (Boudreau) Boudreau. He was a barber and a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, Arichat. He served with the Merchant Marine. He is survived by three sons, Richard, Petit de Grat: Velma, Truro; Paul, at home; a sister, Martha (Mrs. Benedict Boudreau), Petit de Grat; a brother, Ulysses, Petit de Grat; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Ethel David. Funeral was Saturday. Burial was in Star of the Sea Cemetery.

Mail Star Wednesday May 28, 1980 Lawrence Vincent Boucher, 70, of 141 Ridge Valley Road, Halifax, died Tuesday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Charles Boucher and Catherine Fougere Boucher. He served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War, and held civilian employment with the department of national defence for 28 years until retiring in 1974. Surviving are his wife, Lucy, and a son Michael, both of St. Thomas. Ont.; five sisters, Ida (Mrs. W. Oldham), Kathleen Marie (Mrs. John Caryi), all of Halifax: Geraldine (Mrs. W. Ganner) London, Ont.; Madeline, Tangere; one brother Edward, Halifax. He was predeceased by brothers Harold and Alfred. The body is at Snow’s Funeral Home. Halifax. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday in St. Michael’s Church, Spryfield. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday October 7, 1986 SYDNEY - Funeral for Murdock Fougere, 68, of 20 Tillock Drive, Sydney, who died Friday in Sydney City Hospital, was held Monday in St. Alphonsus Church, Victoria Mines. Burial was in the church cemetery. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Simon and Victoria (Gracie) Fougere. A member of St. Alphonsus Parish, Victoria Mines, he was employed by Sydney Steel Corporation in the mobile department and retired in 1980 after 40 years of service. He was a veteran of the Second World War having served overseas with the Royal Canadian Army. He was a member of Club 55, the Pensioners Club, and Branch 12, Royal Canadian Legion. He is survived by his stepmother, Katie; three daughters, Patsy (Mrs. Lloyd Fraser), Sydney Forks; Sheila (Mrs. James Campbell), South Bar, and Diane (Mrs. Dave Keough), Sydney; four sons, Russell, Brampton, Ont.; Henry and Harry, both of Sydney, and Roy Peart, Hamilton, Ont.; three sisters, Elsie (Mrs. Hubert Gracie), Bras d’Or; Mrs. Alice Gale, South Bar, and Rita (Mrs. Al Power), Boston; a stepsister, Rose; three brothers, Henry, New Victoria; Peter, Australia, and Mickey, Loch Lomond; two stepbrothers, Alex and Joe, and 12 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Dorothy Boudreau three infant sisters, and a brother, Ernest.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 11, 2001 BABINEAU, Henry James "Speedy" — 84, Sydney, died June 9, 2001, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Bill and Freda (Fougere) Babineau. Surviving are sons, Joey, David, Sydney; sisters, Thelma, Dartmouth; Theresa, Victoria, B.C.; brothers George, Sydney; Douglas, New Boston Road; Alfred, Oshawa, Ont.; Fred, Sydney. He was predeceased by his wife the former Minnie Dean; brothers, Albert and Harry; sisters, Mary and Pauline. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 12, from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Redeemer Church, Rev. E. MacDonald officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday July 1, 1992 LEJEUNE, Marie Estelle — 64, Halifax, died June 29, 1992. Born in West Arichat, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Alexis and Eleanor (Meunier) LeJeune. She is survived by a brother, Clifford, West Arichat; two sisters; Gladys (Mrs. Sydney Winters), Blanche, both of Halifax; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Lucille. The body was cremated. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax, Rev. Marsh officiating. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax.

Chronicle Herald Saturday June 23, 1990 MACDONALD, Douglas Howard — 47, St. Peter’s, Richmond County, died Wednesday at home. Born in St. Peter’s, he was the son of Jessie (Morrison) MacDonald, St. Peter’s, and the late John A. MacDonald. He worked at Stora Forest Industries, Port Hawkesbury. He is survived by three sons, Douglas Wilford (Paddy), Quebec; Douglas Joseph, St. Peter’s; Robert Vincent, Halifax; two brothers, John Dan, Robert, both of St. Peter’s; four sisters, Kathryn Smith, Sydney; Rita Carter, Sampsonville; Diane Cogswell, Evanston; Joyce Carter, St. Peter’s. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Elizabeth I. Middleton; a sister, Margaret. The body is in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter’s. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Alex MacLellan officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday September 28, 1984 SYDNEY - Albert Simon Mombourquette, 77, of 18 Cossitt Street, Sydney, died Thursday in Sydney City Hospital. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Simon and Mary (Martell) Mombourquette. He retired from Sydney Steel Corporation in 1971. He is survived by a son, Albert, Sydney; four daughters, Georgina (Mrs. Dan Luther), Shirley (Mrs. William Roach), Donalda (Mrs. Everett Watt) and Mary (Mrs. Leslie Dancsecs), all of Sydney; five brothers, Joseph, Sydney; Clarence, Halifax; Gerald, new Waterford; Pat and Gordon, both of Sault Ste. Marie; three sisters, Nora May (Mrs. Joe Marsh), New Waterford; Evelyn (Mrs. Louis Aucoin) and Mary Cecilia (Mrs. Joe Aucoin), both of Cheticamp; 17 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife the former Ida MacSween; two brothers, Alphonse and Abraham. The body is in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Bethel Presbyterian Church, Rev. Malcolm Caldwell officiating, with burial in Hardwood Hill Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday February 26, 1990 TERRIO, John Alvin - 71, Halifax, died Saturday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in West Arichat, he was a son of the late Remi and Anna (Bonna) Terrio. He sailed with Patterson's Steam Ship Company for many years and was a member of Legion branch 105, Cardnell, Ont. He was a fourth degree Knight with 1097 Council, Halifax. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Mcknight; a stepdaughter, Frances (Mrs. Francis Cripps), Fergus, Ont.; four stepsons, Gladwin, Lorraine, Ohio; Charles, Kelowna, BC.; James, Meaford, Ont.; John, Owen Sound, Ont.; a brother, Emedee, West Arichat, Cape Breton; several nieces and nephews and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Raymond. The body is in Cruishank's Halifax Funeral Home today 2-4. 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday in Canadian Martyrs Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations may be made to Nova Scotia Heart Fund.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday March 12, 1974 LARRY’S RIVER — Lawrence Pellerine, 78, was buried in St. Peter’s Church Cemetery following funeral service in St. Peter’s Church, with Rev. Claire Richard. Born at Larry's River, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pellerine. He was a first world war veteran. He is survived by his wife the former Mary Alice Avery; five sons, Richard, Wallace, and Remie of Larry’s River; Angus, New Glasgow; Elmer, Castlegar, B.C.; three daughters Garnet (Mrs. Joseph C. Avery), Larry’s River; Kaye (Mrs. Martin MacNamara) Evanston; Anne (Mrs. George McNamara), Halifax; two sisters, Louise (Mrs. Charles Fougere), Cape Breton; Josie (Mrs. Fred Fougere), Connecticut; 15 grandchildren, and one great- grandchild.

Chronicle Herald Monday December 24, 1984 SYDNEY — Gerald Mombourquette, 69, of 59 Emerald St., New Waterford, died Saturday at St. Rita’s Hospital, Sydney. Born in L'Ardoise, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simon Mombourquette. He was a member of St. Agnes Church, New Waterford, and a retired coal miner. He is survived by his wife, the former Delta Santson[sic]; three daughters, Mary (Mrs. Pat Muise), Ottawa; Shirley (Mrs. Claude Stoodley), Dianne (Mrs. Robert Eldridge), both of Dartmouth; five brothers, Joseph (Bertie), Sydney Clarence, Halifax; Joe, New Waterford; Gordon, Pat, both of Sault St. Marie; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Marsh, New Waterford; Evelyn (Mrs. L. T. Aucoin), Mary Cecile (Mrs. Joe Aucoin), Cheticamp. He was predeceased by a son and four brothers. The body is at the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. Funeral will be Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 2 p.m. at St. Agnes Church with the Rev. James MacIntyre officiating. Burial will be In the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday February 13, 1981 David Linus DeRoche, 53, of 25 Bridget Avenue, Spryfield, died Thursday at home. Born in Arichat, Cape Breton, he Was a son of the late Edward and Harriett (Landry) DeRoche. He was employed at the Victoria General Hospital. Surviving are his wife, the former Germaine Dorey; three sons, Edward, Petit De Grat; Anthony, Port Hawkesbury, and Paul, Halifax; two daughters, Florence (Mrs. Frank Schroeder), Halifax, and Pauline, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Estelle Arsenault, Dartmouth, and Margaret (Mrs. Leslie Elliott), Poulamond, Cape Breton, and three grandchildren. The body is in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, Halifax, Rev. David MacDonald officiating, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday July 10, 1978 RIVER BOURGEOIS — Charles P. Robertson, 71, of River Bourgeois, died Friday at home. Born in River Bourgeois, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Boudreau) Robertson. He was a self-employed electrician and plumbing contractor for many years until his retirement in 1977. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary-Ann Bona; two daughters, Susan (Mrs. Al Pringle), Timberlea; Margie, Stephenville. Nfld.; four sons, Gerald, Westmount; Peter, Santiago, Calif.; Georgie, St. Peters; Robert, Toronto; three sisters. Mrs. Delta Babin, and Mrs. Charlie Burke, both of River Bourgeois; and Mrs. Gilbert Wilson, Quebec. The body is at home. Funeral will be today at 2p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, Rev. David Bona officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday April 9, 1980 SYDNEY - Mrs. Murdock Fougere, 60, of South Bar, died Tuesday in St. Rita's Hospital, Sydney. Born in Poulamon, Richmond County, she was the former Dorothy Boudreau, daughter of Mary (Robinson) Boudreau and the late Alphonse Boudreau. She was a member of St. Alphonse's Church. She is survived by three daughters, Patsy (Mrs. Lloyd Fraser), Sydney Forks; Sheila (Mrs. James Campbell), Westmount; Dianne (Mrs. Dave Keough), Sydney; four sons, Roy and Russell, both of Hamilton; Kenny and Harry, at home; one sister, Mrs. Lena Babineau, Sydney; and ten grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother, Harry. The body is in the T.W. Curry Funeral Home, Sydney. Funeral service will be Thursday at 9 a.m. in St. Alphonse’s Church, Victoria Mines, with Rev. George Stephenson officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday February 10, 1979 RIVER BOURGEOIS — Henry Laneville, 78, of River Bourgeois, died Friday in Sydney City Hospital. Born in Fall River, Mass., he was a son of the late David and Ida (Bison) Laneville. He was a retired seaman. Surviving are his wife, the former Minnie Burke; two brothers, Roland and William, both of Fall River, Mass. The body is at his home. Funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday April 3, 1985 Bridget V. Casey LITTLE DOVER, Guysborough County — Bridget Victoria Casey, 63, Little Dover, who died March 18 in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish, was buried March 20 in St. Agnes Church Cemetery following funeral mass. Born in Little Dover, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Keefe and Mary Rhynold Keefe (Myatt). She is survived by her husband, Delmore, two daughters, Patsy (Mrs. Kenneth Munroe) and Brenda (Mrs. Arthur Keefe), both of Little Dover; three sons, John, Canso; Joe and Bobby, both at home; a sister, Cecilia (Mrs. Emmett Boudreau), Little Dover; 14 grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Evelyn; a half-brother, Thomas; two grandchildren.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday December 24, 1991 CASEY, Frederick Delmore 73, Little Dover, Guysborough County, died Sunday in Camp Hill Medical Centre, Halifax. Born in Little Dover, he was a son of the Late John and Lena (Gurney) Casey. He was a former postmaster in Little Dover and was a member of St. Agnes’ Parish, Little Dover. He served in Second World War with the Royal Canadian Artillery. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 46, Canso. He is survived by two daughters, Patsy (Mrs. Kenneth Munroe), Brenda (Mrs. Arthur Keefe), both of Little Dover; three sons, John, Canso; Joseph, Little Dover; Robert, Hazel Hill; four sisters, Nina (Mrs. Douglas Boudreau), Ruth (Mrs. Francis Doyle), both of Little Dover; Mary Bernice (Mrs. John Bond), Canso; Ruby (Mrs. Ambrose Horne), Antigonish; a brother, Clyde, Little Dover; 14 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Bridget Victoria Keefe; two brothers, four sisters, two grandchildren. The body is in Dennis Haverstock Funeral home, Canso, visiting 2-9 p.m. today and Wednesday. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Agnes’ Parish, Little Dover, Rev. Robert Day officiating. Burial will be in St. Agnes’ Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Chronicle Herald Saturday March 4, 1989 FOUGERE, Catherine Ann — 82, Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford, died Wednesday in Maple Hill Manor. Born in Inverness, she was a daughter of the late Archie and Catherine (McLeod) MacIsaac. She was a member of St. Michael’s Church, River Ryan. She is survived by two sons, Alec, Sydney; Joe, Holland; a daughter, Rose (Mrs. Austin Warren), Glace Bay; two sisters, Margaret, Maggie Ann, both of New Waterford; three stepsons, Michael, Loch Lomond; Peter, Australia; Henry, New Victoria; three stepdaughters, Elsie (Mrs. Hubert Gracie), Alder Point; Alice (Mrs. John Gade), South Bar; Rita, Boston; several grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Simon; two brothers, Hughie, Archie; a stepson, Murdock. The body is in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New ater1ord. Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Michael’s Church, River Ryan. Burial in the parish cemetery. Rev. Tony MacDonald will officiate.

Chronicle Herald Thursday April 4, 1991 MARTELL, Viola - 75, 476 2nd Street, New Waterford, died Wednesday in New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Allan and Anastasia (MacNeil) MacEachern. She is survived by her husband, Francis Alex; four sons, Bernie, Francis, Gervase, all of New Waterford; Wilfred, Ontario; five daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. Michael Simec), Patricia (Mrs. Lorne Robert), Shirley, all of Ontario; Johanna (Mrs. Peter MacGillivary), Glace Bay; Ellen (Mrs. Brian Hendry), Marion Bridge; a brother, Gervase, British Columbia; three sisters, Vincentine (Mrs. James Beaton), Dorothy Clements, both of New Waterford; Patricia (Mrs. Joseph Dixon), Dartmouth; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The body is in V.J. McGillivray’s Funeral Home, Smith Street, New Waterford, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Agnes Church. Burial in parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Sept 12, 1978 RIVER BOURGEOIS — Mrs. Mary H. Sampson, 85, of River Bourgeois, died Sunday in Richmond Villa. Born in River Bourgeois, she was the daughter of the late Anselm and Angeline (Dugas) Landry. Surviving are five daughters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Louis Wedge), River Tillard; Lena (Mrs. Leo Dore), Rockingham; Madelyn (Mrs. Arthur Beranger), Halifax; Bernadette (Mrs. Eric Mason), Bramalea, Ont.; Mary Ellen (Mrs. Edward Penticost), Ontario; seven sons, Albert, Guelph, Ont.; Anselm, Joseph and Bernard, all of River Bourgeois; Arthur, Quebec; Gregory, Montreal; Benedict, Lynch’s River; a sister Lena Landry, Montreal; two brothers, Leo and Simon both of Boston; 56 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband James. The body is at the home of her son Joseph, River Bourgeois. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday December 24, 1991 MARCHAND, Mary Celina — 74, Arichat, Richmond County, formerly of Louisdale, Richmond County, died Monday in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Louisdale, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Barb (Marchand) Burns. She was a member of St. Louis’ CWL, Louisdale. She is survived by her husband Thomas J. Marchand; three daughters, Emily (Mrs. Leonard MacDonald), Louisdale; Deloris (Mrs. Clem Theriault), Arichat: Eleanor (Mrs. Adrian Boudreau), Petit de Grat; two sons, Johnny, Wilfred, both of Louisdale; five sisters, May (Mrs. Leo McPhee), River Bourgeois: Delta (Mrs. Clarence Marchand), Irene (Mrs. Paul Sampson), Eleanor (Mrs. Charles Goyetche), Verona (Mrs. Cecil Landry) all of Louisdale; four brothers, Norman, Arthur, Willie, all of Louisdale; Joe, Halifax. 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, in infancy. The body is in Glen Sampson Memorial Room, Louisdale, visiting 2-9 p.m., today, 11-2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in St. Louis Church, Rev. Syd Mifflen officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday December 24, 1991 DOREY, Mary Verena — 56, West Arichat, Richmond County, died Monday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Port Royal, Richmond County, she was a daughter of Mary Deyoung, Martinique, and the late Willie Rogers. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church CWL, West Arichat. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Dorey; three daughters, Pauline (Mrs. Robert Boudreau), Verdun, Que.; Cathy (Mrs. Leo Richard), Louisdale; Angela, at home; two sons, Elias, Sonny, both of West Arichat four sisters, Mrs. Delrose Marchand, Eileen Rogers both of Pondville; Valerie (Mrs. Gerald Kehoe), Rocky Bay; Maisie (Mrs. Mike Sullivan), Verdun, Que.; three brothers, Carl, Port Royal; Allan, Melvin, both of Halifax; seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Annette, in infancy; grandson, Tristan. The body is in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Wednesday, 12-1:30 p.m. Thursday. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat, Rev. Joseph Cote officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Anne’s Centre or to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday January 4, 1972 Mrs. Bertha Marie Sampson, 71, wife of Paul Sampson of 234 Herring Cove Road died at Victoria General Hospital Monday. Born in Louisdale, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of Zeadia[sic] and Elizabeth Boudreau. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Louise (Mrs. Cecil McLeod) Montreal; four sisters, Eva, Theresa, Minnie and Elizabeth; one brother, Thomas and two grandchildren. She as predeceased by three brothers, Edmund, Arthur and William. The body is at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral mass will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Mary’s Basilica with interment in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

This last obituary is Veronique 'Veronica' Landry. The son listed in the obituary (Lester) is actually her grandson. Lester married Emma Florence Pate/Pottie from L'Ardoise.

Chronicle Herald Thursday March 11, 1965 Mrs. Veronica Daniels, 6011 Normandy Drive, Halifax, Wife of Harry Daniels, died yesterday morning at home. She was 86. Twice married, her first husband was the late Phillip Burke. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Wilson and Franke Burke, Halifax; Arthur Burke, River Hebert. Cumberland County, and Lester J. Burke, Santa Monica, California; six daughters, Lena (Mrs. Percy MacDonald), Cape Tormentine; Ella (Mrs. Lawrence Brine), Norwich, Connecticut; Edith (Mrs. Jack Drunsvold), Cocoa, Florida; Annie (Mrs. Svend Ihler), Philadelphia; Katherine (Mrs. Arthur Hallman), Norwich, Conn.; and Theresa (Mrs. James Teifke), Jupiter, Florida; several grandchildren; and one brother, Alyre Landry, Robichaud, New Brunswick. Her body is at the Snow's Funeral Home, Argyle Street. Funeral will be Saturday morning in time for 9 o'clock mass at St. Stephen's Church, with interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

The Scotia Sun Wednesday June 11, 1986 D’ESCOUSSE, Richmond County - The death occurred of Leonard Andrew Bonin, 81, of D’Escousse, Richmond County, at the Strait Richmond Hospital in Evanston on Monday, June 2. Born in Poirierville, Richmond County, he was the son of the late Andrew and Julia (Meunier) Bonin. He is survived by his wife, the former Catherine Marie (Poirier), one daughter, Myra (Mrs. Gus Pusaluko) Winnipeg, Manitoba and two sons, Mark of D’Escousse and Teddy of St. John, New Brunswick. Three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Doyle and Mrs. Ada Cordeau both of Mass. and Mrs. Lena McAllister of Moncton, New Brunswick, and a brother George also of Mass. Ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The body rested at St. Hyacinth Church in D’Escousse from where Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday June 4, with Rev. Allan MacMullin officiating. Burial took place in the Parish Cemetery. Donations were made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat.

The Scotia Sun Wednesday May 28, 1986 OUEENSPORT - Mrs. Edith Mary Nickerson, 67, Oueensport, died Sunday in Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso. Born in Isle Madame, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Ethel (Edwards) McGrath. She was a member of Canso United Baptist church, Canso. She was also a member of the church ladies' auxiliary. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Canso, a former member of the Eastern Memorial Hospital board, and a member of the hospital ladies’ auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, Homer Sr., four daughters, Mrs. Jean Boudreau, Canso; Mrs. Pat Pope, Lower Sackville; Marilyn (Mrs. Frank Haines), Little Dover, Guysborough County; Darlene (Mrs. Dave Munroe), Port Hawkesbury; two sons, Homer Jr.. at home; and Douglas, Little Dover; six sisters, Clythie (Mrs. Lawrence Smith) and Myrna (Mrs. Ed Bastable), both of Halifax; Mrs. Patty Landry and Mrs. Clara Theriault, both of Arichat; Frances (Mrs. Anthony Sampson), Louisdale; and Naomi (Mrs. Raymond Landry), Little Anse, Richmond County; three brothers, Morton, Arichat; Aubern, Calgary; Douglas, California; 18 grandchildren, a great grandchild. She was predeceased by a daughter in infancy, three sisters, Margaret, Cora and Jean. The body rested at Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Canso United Baptist church, Canso. Rev. Timothy Fraser officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday April 14, 1988 WHITTY, Robert Arthur — 34, St. Peters, Richmond County, died Monday near St. Peters as a result of a boating accident. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Lawrence and Cecilia (Stone) Whitty. He attended A. Mackay and Halifax West schools and graduated from St. Peters District High School in 1972. He graduated with honours and received a Governor-Generals Medal for his work in an industrial electrical course from Canso Regional Vocational School in Port Hawkesbury. He was employed as a canals man at the causeway canal in Port Hastings. He was an ardent outdoorsman and oarsman. He is survived by a brother, Leonard; a sister-in-law, Maureen; two nieces; a nephew. The body will be in St. Peter’s Funeral Home after 9 a.m. Friday. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Peters Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to any charity.

Chronicle Herald Thursday March 23, 1978 WEST L’ARDOISE — Bernard Mombourquette, 86, of West L’Ardoise, died Tuesday in Sydney City Hospital. Born in West L’Ardoise, he was a son of the late Adolphus and Agnes (Lafford) Mombourquette. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was predeceased by two brothers, William D. and Vincent. The body is at L’Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Holy Guardian Angel, L’Ardoise, Rev. Clarence MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday December 9, 1985 Mary Ella Sampson ROCKDALE — Mary Ella Sampson, 64, of Rockdale, Richmond County, died Sunday at home. Born in Rockdale, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mina Martell. She is survived by her husband, Alphie, three daughters, Phyllis Landry, Mrs. Sylvia Pottie, and Loretta (Mrs. Louis Boudreau), and a son, Ricky, all of Broadale[sic]; a brother, Joseph Martell, Louisdale; a sister, Mrs. Viola Axeworthy, Sydney; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by a sister. The body is in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home, L'Ardoise. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Holy Guardian Angel, Rev. Basil Boudreau officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday February 26, 2000 BATES, Jessie 'Louise' — 77, Halifax, died February 24 2000, in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Pictou Co., she was a daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Boudreau) MacLean. She was secretary of the Northern Lights Senior Citizens Club. She will be remembered and sadly missed by her son, Kevin Bates (Kathie), Halifax; daughters, Barbara Bates (Serge Joncas), Ottawa; Carole Thompson (Reg), New Glasgow; Brenda Chiasson (Henry), Cole Harbour; Martin (Luc Ruest) and Cathy Parker (Frank); sister, Jean Osborne (Charlie); brother, George MacLean (Mary), all of Halifax; 12 grandchildren, one great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Mark B. Bates; sister Shirley (MacLean) Kendall. Visitation will take place 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 p.m. Sunday in J,A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday in St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church, Normandy Dr., Halifax, Rev. Donald Boudreau officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations to Palliative Care Unit of the VG SIte, QEII.

Cape Breton Post Jan 8, 1986 John W. Marsh, 48, Montreal Mill Creek - John William Marsh, 48, of Montreal, formerly of Mill Creek, died Monday, Jan 6, 1986, in Mount Reedy Memorial Hospital, Westmount, Montreal, Quebec. Born in Mill Creek, He was a son of Bernard and Eliza (Harrietha) Marsh. He was a seaman on the Great Lakes vessels for many years. A member of St. Joseph's Parish, Bras d'Or, besides his parents, he is survived by eight sisters, Madonna (Mrs. Will Bagnell), Dartmouth; Mona (Mrs. John F. MacDonald), Howie Centre; Ann Marie (Mrs. George Burton), Mississauga, Ont.; Carmelita (Mrs. Stanley Peck), Mill Creek; Doreen (Mrs. Cyril Redmond), Coxheath; Bernadette (Mrs. Phillip Theriault), Alder Point; Sandra (Mrs. Leslie Cooke), Lunenburg; Carol Ann (Mrs. Joe Gillan), Mill Creek; two brothers Blake, Mill Creek; and Michael, St. Catharine's, Ontario. He was predeceased by a brother, Carl. The body is at the G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, today after 2 p.m. The funeral will take place Thursday in time for Mass of Requiem in St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or, at 2 p.m. Interment in the Parish Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday Nov 28, 1980 Robert Byron Graves, 59, of Halifax, died Thursday in the Halifax infirmary. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late lima Vivian Wick. He was employed with Ralph Connor and Company in Halifax for 29 years and was a veteran of the Second World War. Surviving are his wife, the former Rita Mary Lawrence; a son, William Byron, Chester; a daughter, Elizabeth Jane Myatt, Shearwater; a sister, Janet Keough, in Ontario, and three grandchildren. The body is in Cruickshank's Funeral Home, Halifax, where the funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Rev. D.E.L. Trivett officiating, with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Friday February 28, 1969 BASIL CLOAKE, 41, of 17 Warren Avenue, New Waterford, died Wednesday. Surviving are his wife; the former Mary Roach; his father, Albert Cloake; three sons, Joseph, with the Canadian Army in Germany; Peter, and Stephen, at home; a daughter Rose (Mrs. James Muir), Toronto; two brothers, Arthur, New Waterford; Terrance, Toronto; four sisters, Rose (Mrs. Rod Mason), Toronto; Pearl (Mrs. Leo Delaney), Sydney; Theresa (Mrs. George MacLellan), New Waterford; Mrs. Margaret MacKinnon, New Waterford. The body is at the V.J. MacGillivray Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Saturday with 10 a.m. mass at Mount Carmel Church with burial in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday May 1, 1992 CLOAKE, Terence O’Donnell — 70, Lower River Inhabitants, Richmond County, formerly of New Waterford and Toronto, died April 29, 1992 at home. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Albert and Margaret (Ransom) Cloake. He was retired from Consumers Glass Company, Ontario, and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, St. Peter’s, Richmond County. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Mountain, Glace Bay; two sons, Donnie, Dennis, both of Toronto; three daughters, Carol Ann (Mrs. John Joseph Chiasson), Glace Bay; Judy (Mrs. Don Hitchings), Rose Marie, both of Toronto; a brother, Art, New Waterford; four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Font, Ontario; Mrs. Pearl Delaney, Sydney; Rose (Mrs. T. Mason), Teresa (Mrs. G. McLellan), both of New Waterford; 11 grandchildren; a great- grandson. He was predeceased by two children in infancy; a brother, Basil. The body is in V. J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford, visiting 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Mount Carmel Church, New Waterford. The body will be cremated.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday April 27, 1966 Port Hawkesbury - Mrs. Neil Gillis, Mulgrave, died last Thursday at the age of 83, after several months of ill health. The former Mary Eliza Hayes, she was born at Lower River, C.B., and was the daughter of the late John W. Hayes and Catherine Anne Cloake. Surviving are five daughters, Ida (Mrs. Owen Carter), Mulgrave; Tena (Mrs. Reuben Malcolm), New Glasgow; Stella (Mrs. Brown), West Arichat; Margaret (Mrs. McGillivray), New Glasgow; Bernadette (Mrs. Brown), Camp Gagetown, N.B. Her husband, two sons, Rod and Alex, and a daughter, Mrs. Annie Aikens, are dead. Funeral services were held Saturday morning with Mass of Requiem in St. Lawrence Church, Mulgrave, offered by Rev. J. Marsh. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday January 18, 1988 JABALEE, Richard Patrick — 64, Champlain Avenue, Sydney, died Saturday in Northside General Hospital Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Campbell) Jabalee. Before retirement he was employed as a carpenter with Norman McIntosh and Sons. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, North Sydney, and a veteran of the Second World War. He served overseas with the Cape Breton Highlanders. He was a former member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He is survived by his wife, the former Eva Anne Myatt; six sons, Joseph, Pond Inlet, N.W.T.; Richard and Ronald, both of North Sydney; Terrance, Kelowna, B.C.; Frederick, Sydney: Paul, Red Deer Alta.; four daughters; Barbara (Mrs. Phonse Jessome), Sydney; Bertha (Mrs. Alex Hanna), Red Deer, Alta.; Patsy (Mrs. Wendell Roach), Calgary; Vera (Mrs. Carl Swartz), Charlottetown; two sisters, Cecilia Devoe, Glace Bay; Kay (Mrs. Phonse Samson), North Sydney; two brothers, David, Montreal; George, Moncton; 10 grandchildren. Memorial mass will be 8 am. today in St. Joseph's Church, North Sydney. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or Canadian Diabetes Society.

Chronicle Herald Friday March 5, 1982 NORTH SYDNEY — Richard J. Jabalee, 90, of 26 Archibald Avenue, North Sydney, died Tuesday at home. Born in Zahle, Lebanon, he was a son of the late Assad and Susan Jabalee. He was a well-known North Sydney businessman, establishing his independent grocery business in 1917. The present day company is R.J. Jabalee and Sons Ltd., which operates two grocery stores and a wholesale business. He was well- known throughout the Maritimes in harness racing circles and in younger years was active in many sporting activities. He was a supporter of junior and senior hockey in North Sydney for many years. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, North Sydney. Surviving are three sons, George, at home; Joseph and Harold, both of North Sydney; a daughter Rose Marie, at home; a brother Abe, North Sydney, and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Edna Kasouf, three brothers, Michael, George and Joseph, and a sister Mary. The body is in W.J. Dooley’s Funeral Home, North Sydney. Funeral mass will be Friday at 10 am. in St. Joseph’s Church, Rev. Raymond King officiating, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday January 28, 1989 LANGLEY, Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth — 80, Point Tupper, died Friday at home. Born in Port Malcolm, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Susan (Malcolm) King. She was a charter member and past matron and secretary of Faith Chapter 54, OES, Mulgrave, and a charter member and past secretary of Starlite Chapter 66, OES, Port Hawkesbury. She was also a member of St. Mark's United Church, the Joy Unit of the UCW, past president of the WMS and former corresponding secretary of the Inverness-Guysborough Presbytery. She is survived by four daughters, Marguerite (Mrs. Carman Piscatello), Wetherfield, Conn.; Gwen (Mrs. Clinton Marble), Moncton; Mrs. Hazel Fry and Julia (Mrs. Arnold Cameron), both of Port Hawkesbury; a son, Fred, Point Tupper; two sisters, Julia (Mrs. James Gavin), Hamilton, Ont.; Elva (Mrs. Basil Houghton), Middle Sackville; two brothers, Lloyd, Sydney; Percy, Port Hawkesbury; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George W. The body is in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury, where Eastern Star service will be held 7 p.m. today. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday in St. Mark’s United Church, Port Hawkesbury, Rev. K. W. Fraser officiating. Burial will be in Southbrook Cemetery, Port Hawkesbury. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to St. Mark's United Church, Port Hawkesbury, or St. Martha’s Building for Health Fund.

Chronicle Herald Friday December 23, 1966 PORT HAWKESBURY - Frederick Daniel King died Wednesday at his home in Port Hawkesbury. A retired CNR engineer, he was born in Port Malcolm, Richmond County, in 1885, the son of the late Alexander and Ellen Jane (MacKenzie) King. He is survived by his second wife, the former Laurilla Faulkner of Halifax; three daughters; Margaret (Mrs. G.W. Langley), Point Tupper; Elva (Mrs. Basil Houghton), Sackville, N.S.; Julia (Mrs. James Gavin), Hamilton, Ont.; two sons; Percy, port Hawkesbury; and Lloyd, Sydney. The body is at the family residence. Funeral services will be held in St. Mark's united Church, Port Hawkesbury, Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday February 10, 1982 EVANSTON, Richmond County — Patrick George King, 36, of Evanston died Tuesday in the Halifax Infirmary of injuries received in an industrial accident at Point Tupper. Born In Antigonish, be was a son of Harold and Barbra (MacEachern) King. He was employed at NSFI as an instrumentation technician. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Parish, a member of the Canadian Papermakers Union, Local 972, a member of the Riverdale Athletic Association, and was active in community sports. Surviving are his wife, the former Loranne[sic: Lorraine] Touesnard; daughter Jennifer and three sons, Kelvin, Ronnie and Christopher, all at home; two sisters, Isabel (Mrs. Francis Cogswell), Evanston, and Florence (Mrs. Donald MacLeod), Sechelt, B.C.; seven brothers, Alex, Dennis and Joseph, all of Evanston; Charles and Leo, Port Hawkesbury, and Angus, Oakville, Ont. He was predeceased by a sister, Mrs. Catherine McNamara. The body is in Dennis Haverstock’s Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Friday in St. Francis de Sales Church, Lower River Inhabitants, Rev. Francis Dolhanty officiating, with burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Whiteside.

Chronicle Herald Saturday January 28, 1989 MACNAMARA, John William (Billy) — 63, 87 Crescent St., Sydney Mines, died Thursday in Victoriaville, Que. Born in Regina, he was a son of the late Charles and Clara (Nicholson) MacNamara. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish, Sydney Mines, and was a retired miner. He is survived by his wife, the former Anastasia Boyd; eight daughters, Bev (Mrs. Don Robin), Cochrane, Ont.; Clara (Mrs. Dick Dearing) and Carol (Mrs. Blake Canovan), both of North Sydney; Molley (Mrs. Dwight Fraser), Sydney Mines; Brenda (Mrs. Rick Evans), Heather (Mrs. John Greener), Dale (Mrs. Kevin Eziskiel) and Wendy (Mrs. Rick Eziskiel), all of Cambridge, Ont.; two sons, John, Cambridge; Donnie, New Glasgow; six sisters, Mrs. Lorraine Robin MacNamara, Mrs. Bernie Featherstonehaugh, Mrs. Georgina Bull, Hazel and Josie, all of Toronto; Rita, Halifax; two brothers, Allen and Garfield, both of Toronto; 24 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Frankie; a daughter, Marie. The body is in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, visiting after 7 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Immaculate Conception Church, Father Joe MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Sydney Mines.

Chronicle Herald Monday January 18, 1988 JESSOME, Edward Alexander — 34, Kings Grove Road, Millville, died Sunday at home. Born in Mill Creek, he was a son of the late Alexander and Rose (Harrietha) Jessome. He was a member of St. Josephs Parish, Bras d'Or, a third degree member of Father William Kiely Council, KOC, North Sydney, and was employed as a mate at Marine Atlantica. He is survived by a son, Edward; a daughter, Candace; four sisters, Linda MacNeil, Rosemary Jessome, both of Antigonish; Sheila (Mrs. Lloyd Hall), Bras d'Or: Carla (Mrs. Donald Carmichael), North Sydney; a brother, Eric, Florence; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Annie B. Harrietha. The body is in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Chronicle Herald Friday August 2, 1985 CANSO — James Philip (Jim) Horne, 36, of Canso, who died July 6, was buried July 8 in Star of the Sea Church Cemetery, following funeral service. Born in Canso, be was a son of Peter Horne and the late Lena (Daley) Horne. Besides his father, be survived by his wife, Donna; a son, James, and a daughter, Beth, both at home; three sisters, Bernadette Bowskill and Celeste, both of Mississauga, Ont.; Lois Dobson, Kingston. Ont.; two brothers, Peter, Dartmouth; Richard, Canso. He was predeceased by a brother, Francis.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Aug 11, 1990 ROLAND, Ethel Florence — 84, Point Aconi Road, Bras d'Or, died Thursday at home. Born in Point Aconi, she was a daughter of the late Wallace and Ida (England) Boutilier. She was a member of St. Andrew’s United Church, George’s River. She is survived by three daughters, Marie (Mrs. Servine MacMullin), Anne (Mrs. Winston Fitzgerald), Eileen (Mrs. Brian Bonnar), all of Point Aconi; three sons. Wesley, Glace Bay; Wendell, Morrison Road, Cape Breton County; George, Sydney; three sisters, Winnie (Mrs. Pearl Forrest). Idella (Mrs. Gordon Reiley), both of Point Aconi: Josephine MacNeil, Montreal; 21 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, August A.; a son, Claude W.; two sisters, Emma, Beatrice; a brother, William. The body is in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will be 4 p.m. Sunday in St. Andrews United Church, Rev. Stephen Fram officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Bras d’Or. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, Heart Foundation or any charity.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 12, 1969 LEWIS ROLAND, 61, Alder Point, Cape Breton, an employee of the heavy water plant at Port Hawkesbury, died Sunday in Harbor View Hospital, Sydney Mines. Born at St. Pierre, he was a son of Mrs. Carolyn Roland and the late Henry Roland. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife; seven daughters, Lorraine (Mrs. Maurice LeBlanc), Alder Point; Regina (Mrs. Robert Stubbert), Point Aconi; Marie (Mrs. Omer Auclair), Annette (Mrs. Russell De Marci), Teresa (Mrs. Joseph Duffek) all of Montreal; Margaret (Mrs. Kevin Jessome), St. Catharines, Ont.; Karen Anne, at home; six sons, Lewis, Montreal; William, Sydney Mines; Gergory and Clifford, Alder Point; Bernard, Ontario; John, Montreal; four sisters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Peter Burton), Harriett (Mrs. Arnold LeBlanc), Mathilda (Mrs. Gordon McGrath), all of Toronto; Marguerite (Mrs. Sadie Thurbide), Alder Point; three brothers, Angus, Mill Creek; Victor and James, both of Alder Point. The body is at the Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 8:3O a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Bras d’Or. Interment will be in the parish Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 11, 1979 MILL CREEK - August Alexander Roland, 76, of Mill Creek, died Saturday in Northside General Hospital. Born in St. Pierre, he was a son of the late Henry and Caroline (Benoit)[sic] Roland. He was a retired miner and carpenter. He was a member of St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, Alder Point, and was a veteran of the Second World War. Surviving are his wife, the former Ethel Boutilier; three daughters, Mrs. Marie MacMullen, Anne Roland, and Eileen (Mrs. Brian Bonnar), all of Mill Creek; three sons, Wesley, Glace Bay; Wendell and George, both of Sydney; two brothers, Victor and James, both of Alder Point; three sisters, Marguerite (Mrs. Solomon Thurbide), Alder Point; Mrs. Bessie Burton, Matilda (Mrs. Gordon McGrath), both of Ontario; 20 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Harriett and Mary; three brothers, Lewis, Henry and Leo. The body is at Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will be today at 11 a.m. in St. Ann's Church, Alder Point. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Bras d'Or.

Chronicle Herald Saturday July 29, 1989 SCOTT, Etta Elizabeth — 94, Lower Sackville, died Wednesday at Northwood Centre, Halifax. Born in Charlo's Cove, Guysborough County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Grover. She is survived by three sons, John and James, Halifax; Charles, Lower Sackville; two daughters, Jennie (Mrs. Don Wright), Scarborough, Ont.; Ethel (Mrs. Arnold Payne), Montreal; a sister, Minnie (Mrs. L.M. Munroe), Charlo's Cove: 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Capt. Thomas Wallace; two sons, Clarence and infant Russell; two daughters, Claire and infant Anita; five brothers, Dan, Alec, Albert, Clarence and Joseph; a sister, Liza; one grandson; one great- grandson. The body has been cremated. Memorial service will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity.

Chronicle Herald Saturday August 16, 1980 Mary Catherine Jessome, 85, of Bras d'Or, Cape Breton, died Friday in Camp Hill Hospital. Born in Broad Cove, Inverness County, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander MacDougall. Surviving are six daughters, Peggy Taylor, Antigonish; Lily Brown, Sydney; Jo Merlin and Agnes Jessome, both of Halifax; Pat Harrietha, Bras d’Or, and Lynn Hines, Dartmouth; five sons, Lawrence, Halifax; Don, Dartmouth; Sandy and Barry, both of Bras d’Or, and Gus, New Mexico; 53 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Edward, a daughter Clare and a son Daniel. The body is in the George Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral service will 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph’s Church, Sydney Mines, with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday September 23, 2000 KELLY, James Richard “Jim” — 83, Grand Lake Road, Sydney, died September 22, 2000, at home. Born in West Louisbourg (Old Town), he was a son of the late Richard and Ada (Sampson) Kelly. He was a member of St. Augustine's Parish, Grand Lake Road. A veteran of the Second World, War, serving with the Royal Canadian Army. He was employed at the Sydney Steel Corp as a carpenter for over 35 years retiring in 1981. In his earlier years, he was an avid fisherman. He also had a keen interest in gardening and loved the enjoyment his flowers brought to others. He dearly loved his grandchildren and took great pride in their accomplishments. He was always there to lend a helping hand to all who needed it. Surviving are his wife, the former Beatrice Simoneau; sons, Gordon, Ontario; Gerald, Glace Bay; sisters, Mrs. Irene Thomas, Mrs. Blanche MacDonald, Mrs. Elizabeth Kehoe, Sydney; Mrs. Theresa Durham, Dartmouth; Mrs. Mary LeClair, London, Ont.; brothers, Michael Detroit; Lawrence, Brandon, Man: six grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother, Aubrey. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass 2 p.m. Monday in St. Augustine's Church, Grand Lake Road, Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Donations to any charity.

Chronicle Herald Friday April 19, 1974 SYDNEY MINES — Mrs. Ella Jessome, 80, of 182 Main Street, died Tuesday in Harbour View Hospital. She was born in Dingwall, a daughter at the late Mr. and Mrs. William Moffatt. She was predeceased by her husband, Lewis, in 1959. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Muriel Fahey of Sydney Mines, two sisters, Mrs. Madge Macdonald and Mrs. Georgina Robertson, both of Sydney Mines. The body is at the G.R. Francis Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at St. Pius X Church today at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday April 4, 1963 Mill Creek - Louis Jessome, Mill Creek, died Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was 66, a life-long resident of Mill Creek and son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jessome. Mr. Jessome was employed with the Bras d'Or Coal Company until his retirement in 1940. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Bras d'Or. Survived by his wife, the former Helen Quinn, and three daughters, Delores (Mrs. Hughie MacEachen), Sydney; Venita (Mrs. Charles Power), Mill Creek; Theresa, staff of St. Rita Hospital, Sydney; five sons, Francis, Louis, Stanley, Mill Creek; Blair, at home; William, Halifax; two sisters, Mrs. Hedley MacNeil, Bras d'Or; Mrs. Angus Campbell, Halifax; two brothers, William, Mill Creek, and Ambrose, Prince Edward island. Remains are resting at residence. Funeral will take place Friday at 8:30 at St. Joseph's, Bras d'Or, burial at parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday February 11, 1987 MISSISSAUGA — Cyril LeBlanc, 44, of Mississauga, Ont., died Monday in Mississauga. Born in Bras d’Or, he was a son of Mrs. Mary (MacDonald) LeBlanc, Bras d’Or, and the late Elmer LeBlanc. He was an Inspector of licences for the City of Mississauga. He is survived by his wife, the former Madonna LeBlanc, two sons, Michael and Jeffery, both at home; five brothers, George, Bras d’Or; John, Keswick, Ont., Arnold, St. Catherine’s, Ont.; Gregory, Woodbrldge, Ont; Clair, at home; two sisters, Goritti (Mrs. Stewart Caldwell), New Market, Ont., Sally (Mrs. Charles Reardon), Grove’s Point. The body is in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph’s Church, Bras d’Or, Rev. V. Fougere officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Dec 26, 1979 FLORENCE — Richard Marshall Jessome, 40, of 551 Bras d’Or Road, Florence, died at the Northside General Hospital here Monday. Born at Georges River, he was the son of the late Marshall and Thelma (Wilson) Jessome. He was a member of the St. Joseph’s Parish, Bras d’Or. A retired trucker, he is survived by his wife, the former Delphine Campbell. He is survived by three daughters, Ann Marie, Thelma and Kerri Lynn; four sons, Charles, Terrance, Daniel and William; three sisters, Pamela (Mrs. Carl Colburn), Sydney Mines; Bernice (Mrs. William Spencer), Spryfield, and Iris (Mrs. Hector Cameron); and one brother, Raymond, Georges River. The body will be at George R. Francis Funeral home after 2 p.m. today. Funeral service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. from St. Joseph’s Church, Bras d’Or. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday September 20, 1971 Two accidents in Nova Scotia during the weekend claimed the lives of four persons. Three of the victims died after their car left the road, went over an embankment and plunged into a river near the central Cape Breton village of Washabuck on Saturday night. Dead in the mishap were Marshall Jessome, 58, Thelma Jessome, 46, and Corinne Marie Jessome, 7, all of Bras d’Or. RCMP said the accident, which occurred about 9 p.m., was discovered a half hour later by a passing motorist. The motorist recovered the bodies of the woman and girl. Divers recovered Mr. Jessome’s body about 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Death was believed due to drowning. A single car mishap at West Jeddore early Saturday evening claimed the life of Michael Stavert Hall, 21, of Sheet Harbour. The car he was driving left the highway and turned over in a ditch.

Chronicle Herald Saturday August 30, 1969 PATRICK FAHEY, 56, of 128 Main Street, Sydney Mines, retired miner died Friday at his home. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Fahey. A 25-year member of the Sydney Mines volunteer fire department, he served overseas with the Cape Breton Highlanders in World War Two. Surviving are his wife, the former Muriel Jessome; six daughters, Alice, (Mrs. Ernest Butts), Frances, (Mrs. William Scott), both of Sydney Mines; Ella (Mrs. Kenneth Arsenault), Oromocto, N.B:; Laura (Mrs. Michael Chiasson), New Waterford; Rita and Ann, at home; six sons, Billie, Lennie, Patrick, all of Ontario; Lewis, New Brunswick; Gerard and Michael, at home; a brother, Joseph, Sydney Mines. The body is at the family residence. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Pius Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Oct 31, 1978 CANSO — Frederick Montford George, 70, of Canso, was buried in All Saints Anglican Church cemetery, following funeral service in the church, Rev. Langley MacLean officiated. Born in Tickle, Guysborough County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Minnie (King) George. Surviving are his wife Leona; four sons, Percy, Little Dover; Gordon, Hazel Hill; Jerry, Canso; Freeman, Weston, Ont.; five daughters, Laurena (Mrs. Philip Nash), Loretto, Ont.; Shirley (Mrs. Howard Greencorn), Canso; Nina (Mrs. Judson Feltmate), Port Hawkesbury; Freda (Mrs. Joseph Konning), Bloomfield, Ont.; Pamela, at home; a sister Nellie, Halifax; three brothers, Percy, Port Hawkesbury; Earl, Dartmouth; Wilfred, Halifax; 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was predeceased by two brothers, Freeman and Leo and two sisters, Mary and Margaret.

Chronicle Herald Friday August 12, 1983 SYDNEY MINES — Mrs. Mary Margaret Chisholm, 71, of Sydney Mines, died Thursday in Northside General Hospital. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (MacNeil) Jessome. She was a resident of Sydney Mines for the past 20 years, and was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish, Bras d’Or. She is survived by her husband, John; six sons, Arthur and William, both of Mississauga, Ont.; Bernard and Leonard, both of Sydney Mines; Thomas, Florence, and David, Little Pond; three daughters, Frances (Mrs. Kayward Bonnar), Little Pond; Mary (Mrs. Freeman Dugas), Alder Point, and Anna MacDougall, Sydney Mines; a sister, Edith (Mrs. Harold Devoe), Alder Point; two brothers, Simon, Sydney Mines, and Walter, Mill Creek; 46 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, John Thomas. The body is in George R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph’s Church, Bras d’Or, with burial in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday July 5, 1990 MACEACHERN, Ellen Mary —75, 27 Gritton Ave., Sydney, formerly of Grand Lake Road, died Wednesday in Sydney Community Health Centre. Born in Birch Grove, she was a daughter of the late John James and Mary Ann (Kyte) MacDonald. She was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish and belonged to the CWL and Cape Breton Gaelic Society. She is survived by her husband, Donald W. MacEachern, two daughters, Helen (Mrs. Charles Read), Coxheath; Evelyn (Mrs. Fred Green), Howie Centre; five sons, John, Mabou; Donald, Sydney; Alexander, North Side East Bay: Mervyn, Edmund, both at home; two sisters, Catherine (Mrs. Allan Gillis), East Bay; Flora (Mrs. Mike Fitzgerald), Sydney; three brothers, John, Grand Lake; George, Reserve Mines; Edward, Sydney; seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Charles. Body is in T.W. Curry’s Parkview Chapel, Sydney, after 7 p.m. today, funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony Daniel Church, Rev. Kyte Gillis officiating. Burial in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, East Bay. Donations to Cancer Society or health centre palliative care unit.

Chronicle Herald Saturday May 14, 1983 POINT ACONI Cape Breton - Douglas Gerard Gracie, infant son of Albert and Corrine (Hood) Gracie, of Point Aconi died Friday in St. Rita Hospital. He was an adherent of Northside Baptist Church. Beside his parents, he is survived by maternal grandparents, Beatrice and Donald Hood, Point Aconi; paternal grandparents Elsie and Hubert Gracie, Bras d’Or. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Northside Baptist Church, Rev. Gerald Cossaboom officiating, with burial Point Aconi Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 13, 1988 FAHEY Joseph - 82, 16 Fraser Ave., Sydney Mines, died Saturday in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of the late William and Laura (Day) Fahey. He was a store operator most of his life, and was also head gardener at Keltic Lodge, Ingonish, for several years. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by 11 nieces and nephews; 25 grand- nieces and grand-nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary; two brothers, Patrick, Leonard. The body is in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will be held 9 a.m. Monday, Immaculate Conception Church, Rev. J. A. MacNeil officiating. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Sydney Mines.

Chronicle Herald Saturday September 4, 1976 SYDNEY — Alphonse Jessome Sr., 78, of Sydney, died Thursday in Sydney City Hospital. Born at Sydney Mines, he lived at Whitney Pier for 50 years. He was an engineer with Sydney and Louisburg Railway for 47 years. Besides his wife, the former Catherine Doolan, he is survived by six sons, Michael, William, Roy, Leo and Alphonse Jr., all of Sydney, and Roderick, Halifax; three daughters, Mary (Mrs. Asland Neville), Eleanor (Mrs. Raymond George) and Delores (Mrs. Michael Graham); one sister, Mrs. Jack White; 25 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The body is in the T. W. Curry Parkview Funeral Chapel, Sydney. Funeral mass will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Holy Redeemer Church with Rev. R. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday November 5, 1988 JESSOME, Mrs. Catherine — 91, died Friday in MacGillivray Guest Home, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Ann (White) Doolan. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Whitney Pier. She is survived by three daughters, Mary (Mrs. Ashie Neville), Eleanor (Mrs. Ray George), Dolores (Mrs. Michael Graham), all of Sydney; six sons, Bill, Halifax; Roddie, Sackville; Michael, Leo, Phonse, Roy, all of Sydney; three sisters, Sadie (Mrs. James Gillis), Mrs. Winnie MacDonald, both of Sydney; Mary Anne MacLeod, Grand Lake; 25 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Alphonse; a son, Aubrey; three sisters, Margaret, Nell, Julia, seven brothers, Mike, Jack Bill Eddle, Tom, Danny, Gus. The body will be in T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel after 7 p.m. Saturday. Funeral will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Holy Redeemer Church, Rev. Dan Macinnis officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday September 25, 1986 SYDNEY MINES — Theodore Francis Tait, 67, 19 Queen St., Sydney Mines, died Wednesday in Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of the late Henry and Isabel (Murray) Tait. He was an adherent of St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas with the medical corps. He is survived by his wife, the former Catherine MacLeod, a daughter, Maureen (Mrs. Louis Fahey), North Sydney; two sons, Lorne, Oshawa, Ont., Reid, Sydney Mines; two sisters, Jean (Mrs. David Lennox), Black Point, Halifax County; Agnes (Mrs. Marcell Gosselin), Gravelbourg, Sask.; two brothers, Bill, Toronto; Stewart, North Sydney; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Henry and Alex. The body is in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, North Sydney, where funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Raymond Gillis officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, Sydney Mines.

Chronicle Herald Monday July 5, 1976 SYDNEY MINES — Mrs. Ernest Butts, 42, of 72 Guy Street, died Sunday at Harborview Hospital. Born at Sydney Mines, the former Alice Fahey, she was a daughter of Muriel and the late Patrick Fahey. She was a member of the nursing staff of Harborview Hospital. Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Ella Marie. Mary Alice and Joanne; two sons, Ronald and Lewis, all at home; five sisters, Ella (Mrs. Ken Arsenault) and Rita (Mrs. Alan Found), New Glasgow; Frances (Mrs. Walter Scott) and Ann (Mrs. Terrence Gordon), Sydney Mines; and Laura (Mrs. Michael Chaisson), New Waterford; six brothers, Billie and Michael, Toronto; Patrick, Lennie and Gerard, Sydney Mines and Lewis, Sydney. The body is at the George R. Francis Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Apr 25, 1981 POINT ACONI — Mrs. Robert Stubbert, 52, of Point Aconi, Cape Breton, died Friday in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Alder Point, Cape Breton, she was the former Regina Roland, a daughter of the late Louis and Theresa (Boudreau) Roland. She was an adherent of Clyde Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband; five daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Francis Gracie), Mill Creek, Cape Breton; Alice (Mrs. George Lewis), Brenda and Edwina, all at home; and Elva, Halifax; two sons, Byron and Wilbert, both at home; a stepmother, Mrs. Simon Deveau, Alder Point; three sisters, Marie (Mrs. Omar Auclair), Lorraine (Mrs. Maurice LeBlanc) and Annette (Mrs. Russell Demarco), all of Montreal; a brother, Louis, Montreal; three half-sisters, Karen Ann (Mrs. Paul Eyking),Antigonish; Margaret (Mrs. Kevin Jessome) and Theresa, (Mrs. Joseph Duffek), both of Ontario; five half-brothers, John, Montreal; Clifford, North Sydney; William, Gregory and Bernard, Alder Point; and four grandchildren. The body is in Fillmore and Whitman's Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will be 2 p. m. Sunday in Clyde Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Eric Ashworth officiating, with burial in Point Aconi Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday June 19, 1991 McMULLIN, Remigus 85, Wilson’s Road, Reserve Mines, died Monday in Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in Reserve, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Murphy) Marsh. She was a former member of CWL, AOH, Ladies Auxiliary, a member of St. Joseph's Parish ,and a long-time employee pf Point Edward Hospital. She was the mother of the McMullin triplets. She is survived by two sons, Alan (Sonny), Reserve, Billy, Westmount, eight daughters, Polly (Mrs. Tommy Tighe), Janice (Mrs. James Hefferman), Allene (Mrs. Russell Burchell), all of New Victoria; Colleen (Mrs. Murray Billiard), Louisbourg, Verna (Mrs. Steve Petrie), New Waterford, Leone (Mrs. Joe Campbell), Lila (Mrs. Aubrey Gillis), Velma (Mrs. James Dawson), all of Reserve; a foster daughter, Mrs. Allister Currie, Reserve; 29 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Allan (Ham); two daughters, Audrey, Lorraine; two sisters, Mary, Emma; two brothers, John, Frank; a grandson. The body is in V.J. McGillvray’s Funeral Home, Glace Bay, after 7 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph’s Church, Father John Graham officiating. Burial in parish cemetery.

Mail Star Friday Oct 22, 1971 Port Hawkesbury - Carl King, 34, of nearby Point Tupper was killed Thursday night when he was in collision with a car as he walked along a road here.

Chronicle Herald Monday February 22, 1988 GEORGE, Earl Joseph — 69, Dartmouth, died Saturday in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Halfway Cove, Guysborough County, he was a son of the late Austin and Hazel (Davis) George. He is survived by his wife, the former Alice Charlton; a brother, Lloyd, Halifax; three sisters, Edna (Mrs. Regina1d Conrod), Hamilton, Ont.; Helen (Mrs. James Kiley), Dartmouth; Jean (Mrs. Fred Hendsbee), Halfway Cove. He was predeceased by two brothers, Ralston and Kingston; two sisters, Goldie and Laura. The body is in A. L Mattatall Funeral Home, Dartmouth, where visiting is 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Alban’s Church, Dartmouth, Rev. Ronald Walker officiating. Burial will be in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to St. Alban’s Church memorial fund or any charity.

Chronicle Herald Friday Dec 14, 1984 NEW WATERFORD — Michael Chiasson, 46, Hinchey Avenue, New Waterford, died Thursday in New Waterford Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of Michael and Bernice (MacKenzie) Chiasson. He was a member of Mount Carmel Church, New Waterford, and of the Knights of Columbus. He was employed with the Town of New Waterford and was active in sports. He is survived by his wife, the former Laura Fahey a daughter, Lorelei, at home; a son, Paul, at home; two brothers, Paul, Calgary, and Michael, Edmonton; nine sisters, Tweedy (Mrs. Leo Arsenault) and Connie (Mrs. Dave MaCaulay), both of New Waterford, Sheila (Mrs. Lawrence MacKinnon), Australia, Dorothy (Mrs. Donald MacInnis) and Ann (Mrs. Fidelis Stephens), both of Calgary; Aletha (Mrs. Darrell Grainger) and Judy (Mrs. Jim Irvine), both of Toronto; Beverley (Mrs. Donald McCaulay), Halifax; and Elaine (Mrs. Francis Cameron) Scotstown. The body will be in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford, on Saturday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Church, with burial in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Mar 26, 1986 POINT ACONI, Cape Breton County — Mrs. Eliza E. Marsh, 74, Point Aconi, died Monday at home. Born in Point Aconi, she was a daughter of the late Fernando and Dora (Jessome) Harrietha. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish, Bras d’Or. She is survived by her husband, Bernard; eight daughters, Madonna (Mrs. William T Bagnell), Dartmouth; Ann Marie (Mrs. George Berton), Oakville, Ont.; Mona (Mrs. John F. MacDonald), Howie Centre: Carmelita (Mrs. Stanley Peck) Point Aconi; Doreen (Mrs. Cyril Redmond), Coxheath; Bernadette (Mrs. Philip Theriault), Alder Point: Sandra (Mrs. Leslie Cooke), Lunenburg; Carol Ann (Mrs. Joseph Gielen), Point Aconi; two sons, Blake, Point Aconi; Michael, Welland, Ont.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Marsh, Point Aconi; three brothers, Carl, Bras d’Or; Russell, Alder Point; Alphonse, Point Aconi; 27 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, Carl and John; two brothers, William and Fernando; a sister, Beatrice LeBlanc. The body is in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral service will be 10 am. Thursday in St. Joseph’s Church, Bras d’Or. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday March 28, 1990 HORNE, Samuel Edmond — 67, Little Dover, died Tuesday in Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso. Born in Little Dover, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Mason) Home. He was a retired insulator. He was a member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Little Dover, and Royal Canadian Legion branch 46, Canso. He is survived by two daughters, Mary (Mrs. Charles Mason), Little Dover; Sandra (Mrs. Donald Trabouslee), Greenwood; two sons, Lawrence, Little Dover; Ronnie, Toronto; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Fanning, Mrs. Annie Casey, both of Little Dover; two brothers, Jim, Little Dover; Andrew, Canso; seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel; a sister; two infant brothers. The body is in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Horns, Canso. Funeral Will be 10 am. Friday In St. Agnes Church, Rev. James W. Oliver officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday March 11, 1965 Mrs. Veronica Daniels, 6011 Normandy Drive, Halifax, Wife of Harry Daniels, died yesterday morning at home. She was 86. Twice married, her first husband was the late Phillip Burke. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Wilson and Franke Burke, Halifax; Arthur Burke, River Hebert. Cumberland County, and Lester J. Burke, Santa Monica, California; six daughters, Lena (Mrs. Percy MacDonald), Cape Tormentine; Ella (Mrs. Lawrence Brine), Norwich, Connecticut; Edith (Mrs. Jack Drunsvold), Cocoa, Florida; Annie (Mrs. Svend Ihler), Philadelphia; Katherine (Mrs. Arthur Hallman), Norwich, Conn.; and Theresa (Mrs. James Teifke), Jupiter, Florida; several grandchildren; and one brother, Alyre Landry, Robichaud, New Brunswick. Her body is at the Snow's Funeral Home, Argyle Street. Funeral will be Saturday morning in time for 9 o'clock mass at St. Stephen's Church, with interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday March 10, 1965 GLACE BAY - Mrs. William Jessome, 67, died Tuesday at the general Hospital. She was a life-long resident of Glace Bay and resided at 83 Brookland Street. Surviving are her husband; three sons, Michael, Glace Bay; Angus, at home; Henry, Toronto; seven daughters. Mrs. John MacLellan, Mrs. Tom Kelly, Mrs. John Charumski; Mrs. John Sampson, L'Ardoise; Hrs. Harold Caldwell, Somerville, Hants County; Sharon, at home; Mrs. Manning Kayastha, Ontario. Her body is at the V.J. MacGillivray Funeral Home.

Chronicle Herald Saturday April 29, 1989 JESSOME, Louis — 72, Pitt Street, Florence, Cape Breton County, died Thursday in Northside General Hospital. Born in George’s River, he was a son of the late Joseph and Janet (MacSween) Jessome. He was a member of St. Stephens Parish, Florence. He was a school bus operator for Northside-Victoria District School Board. He was a veteran of the Second World War and past president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 83, Florence. He is survived by three sons, Joey, Ontario; Ronnie, Bras d'Or; Terry, Florence; seven daughters, Marie (Mrs. Wilham Kamermans), Dartmouth; Amelia, at home: Louise (Mrs. Freeman Spicer), North Sydney; Lynn (Mrs. John MacPhee), Beverley (Mrs. Frank Sampson), Laurie, all of Florence; Joanne (Mrs. Gerald Risser), Bridgewater; three brothers, William, Sydney Mines; Austin, Sydney; Chalmers, Florence; a sister, Mrs. Patricia Corbett, Amherst; 46 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Muriel MacDonald; a brother, Terry. The body is in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, with visiting after 7 p.m. today. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Monday in St. Stephen's Church. Burial will be in parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday July 4, 1985 Florence — Mrs. Muriel Jessome, 66, of Florence, died Wednesday in Northside General Hospital. Born in Florence, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Barrie) MacDonald. She was a member of St. Stephens Church, Florence, and was a choir member as well as a member of St. Anne's Society. She was employed with the department of veterans affairs for 23 years until her retirement in 1984. She is survived by her husband Louis, Florence; seven daughters, Mrs. Marie Kamermans, Dartmouth; Amelia, at home; Beverly (Mrs. Frank Sampson), Mrs. Lynn MacPhee and Laurie, all of Florence; Mrs. Louise Spicer, North Sydney; Joe-Ann (Mrs. Gerald Risser), Bridgewater, three sons, Joseph, Ontario Ronald, Sydney Mines; Terry, Florence; seven sisters, Helene (Mrs. Ludwig Kalbhenn), New Waterford; Viola, Florence; Mary (Mrs. Mike Garagan), Halifax; Vivian (Mrs. Frank Fortune), Sydney Mines; Ann (Mrs. William Hutchison), Northwest Territories; Barbra (Mrs. John Smith), Musquodoboit; Carol (Mrs. Ron Johnson), North Sydney; eight brothers, Harold, William and Edward, all of Florence; Conrad, Cecil and Joe, all of Sydney Mines, Frank, Bedford; Barry, Antigonish; 42 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Fred and David. The body is in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will be 10 Saturday In St. Stephens Church, Florence, Rev. J. Cote officiating. Burial will be in the parish Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday May 18, 2002 MacADAM, Alice — 68, wife of the late Dannie MacAdam (Portage), died May 17 2002, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Frenchvale, she was a daughter of the late Clancy and Annie Mae (Gouthro) MacNamara. Surviving are daughters, Mary (John D’Arcy) Theresa (Howard), Cathy (Dannie), Isabel (Donald), Leona (Scott Dempsey), Karen (Michael); sons, Wayne (Kathy), Ronnie (Sharon), Donnie (Darlene); 13 grandchildren; three sisters; two brothers. She Was predeceased by brothers, John MacNamara, John Fitzgerald; sister Alexina Gillam. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 3 p.m. Monday in St. Mary’s Church, East Bay, Rev. F. Abbass officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday January 28, 1980 PICTOU - Jeremiah White, 82; of Chatham N. B. and formerly of Marine Street, Pictou, died Saturday in the Hotel Dieu Hospital, Chatham. Born in Murray Harbour, P.E.I., he was a son of the late Lem and Elizabeth (Beers) White. He worked for C. J. Hamilton Ltd. of Pictou as a baker, and moved to Chatham 16 years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Alfreda (Mrs. Lucien Bergevin), Ottawa; and Isabel (Mrs. Stewart MacDonald), Chatham; three sons, Elmer, Brantford, Ont.; Joseph and William, both of Ottawa; nine grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Emma Levangie. The body is at, McLaren’s Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. from Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Kyte Gillis officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Feb 25, 1986 Garnet Marsh, Sr. BRAS DOR — Garnet Theodore Marsh, Sr., 72, 216 Point Aconi Road, Bras d’Or, died Monday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Bras d’Or, he was the son of the late John William and Emma (Rendell) Marsh. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish, Bras d’Or. He was a long-time member of Bras d'Or Wildlife Association. He was employed as a miner and later as a construction worker. He is survived by his wife, the former Alice Shinners; nine sons, Garnet Jr., John and Greg, all of Bras d'Or; Lorne, Ronald, Basil and Owen, all of Ont.; Roy, Dartmouth; Austin, Hopewell; two daughters, Cora (Mrs. Lawrence Shebib) and Darlene (Mrs. Carey O’Handley), both of North Sydney, seven sisters, Emma Mae LeBlanc, Marguerite Degaust, Florence (Doll) Devoe, Theresa Proudfoot, Annie Bridget Harrietha, Lillian Chamberlain and Mabel Brochu; three brothers, Dennis, Bernard and Cecil; 21 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, John William; an infant son and infant granddaughter. The body will be in G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, after 2 p.m.. Wednesday. Funeral mass will be 10:30 am. Friday in St. Joseph’s Church, Bras d’Or. Burial will be in church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday May 22, 2000 BOUDREAU, Eulalia Winnifred — 93, Little Dover, died Sunday, May 21, 2000, in the Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso. Born in Little Dover, she was a daughter of the late James and Nancy (Home) Munroe. She was a member of St. Agnes Parish. She is survived by daughters, Bernice Rossong, Canso; Theresa (Mrs. Clarence Keefe), Little Dover; Winnifred (Mrs. Howard Jackson), Canso; sons, Gerald (Betty), Edward (Stella), Cletus (Lorraine), Arnold, all of Little Dover; sister, Agnes, Halifax; 35 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; several great-great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward M.; sons, Leslie and Albert; two sons in infancy; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today and 2-9 p.m. Tuesday, in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Agnes Church, Little Dover, Rev. Daniel Boudreau officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.

Cape Breton Post Friday December 17, 1993 Gregory Francis Dugas 68, of 1020 Alder Point Road, Alder Point, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1993, in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Alder Point, he was the son of the late Walter and Theresa (Arsenault) Dugas and was a member of St. Anne’s Parish, Alder Point. He operated a grocery store for over 50 years. Mr. Dugas is survived by his wife the former Marjorie MacNeil; five sons, Bernard and Ludger, both of Sydney Mines, Austin, Moncton, and Gregory and Brendon, Alder Point; two daughters, Sheila (Mrs. Kenneth Boutilier), Alder Point and Anne, Truro; two brothers, Justin, Bras d’Or and Aloysius, Vancouver; two sisters, Marguerite (Mrs. Grattan O’Shea) and Gertrude (Mrs. Azade Walker) both of Alder Point. He was predeceased by a son Brandon and daughter Anne; two brothers, Laurier and Reginald; two sisters Genevieve Gillis and Melita Bungay. Visitation at G.R. Francis & Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines today 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Anne’s Church Alder Point with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Bras d’Or. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Cape Breton Post Monday December 13, 1993 Margaret Turbide, 68, 540 Alder Point, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1993 in the Northside General Hospital. Born in Alder Point, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Caroline (Vigneault) Roland. She was a member of St. Ann’s Parish, Alder Point. She was also a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus. She is survived by her husband, Sollie; one daughter, Elaine Fraser, Alder Point; two sisters, Bessie Burton, Sydney Mines and Tulle Philpot, Fergus, Ont; one brother, James (Buddy) Roland, Alder Point; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son, Ronald (Butch); five brothers, August, Victor, Louie, Henry, and Leo; two sisters, Mary and Harriet. Visitation for the late Mrs. Turbide will be held today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home Sydney Mines. Funeral mass will be held 10:30 am. Tuesday in St. Ann Church, Alder Point. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Bras d’Or.

Chronicle Herald Friday February 17, 1984 SYDNEY MINES — John Porter, 57, 22 Black Point Street, Sydney Mines, died Monday at home. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of Mrs. Rosalie (Harrietha) Porter and the late Theodore Porter. He was a retired miner. He was a veteran of the Korean war. He was a member of St. Pius X Church. He is survived by four sisters, Clare (Mrs. John Popovich), Grand Cache, Alta.; Sarah (Mrs. Ernie Bond), Sydney Mines; Mrs. Carlotta (Tots) Cordy, Florence; Rebecca (Mrs. Gilbert MacIntyre), Sydney; five brothers, Theodore, Neil and Michael, all of Port Colbourne, Ont., Joseph, Wetland, Ont.; Charles, Florence. He was predeceased by a brother, Colin, an infant sister, Rosalie. The body is in George R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X Church, with burial in ST. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday August 31, 1979 WHITEHEAD, GUYSBOUROUGH COUNTY - Mrs. Martha Susan Snow, 87, of Whitehead, died Thursday at Park Haven Estates. Halifax. Born in Upper Whitehead, she was the daughter of the late Mrs. and Mr. William Grover. She is survived by four sons, Vernal, Charlottetown; Joseph, Spryfield; Eldon, Lower Sackville; Harold, Halifax; two daughters, Ivy (Mrs. Lloyd Rutherford), Truro; Kathleen (Mrs. Kenneth Johnson), Peterbourough, Ont.; 11 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Archibald, one son, William, three daughters, Maizie, Jean and Shirley. The body is at the J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax, and will be transferred to Upper Whitehead Baptist Church, Saturday afternoon, where funeral service will be Sunday, 2 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday June 11, 1987 SYDNEY - Sylvia E Libbus, 72, 7 Towerview Place, formerly of Woodlawn Drive, Sydney River, died Wednesday in Sydney City Hospital. Born in Dartmouth, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Alice King. She was a member of 0ur Lady of Fatima Parish. She was a past member of the CWL. She was also active in Catholic charities and Daughters of Mary. She is survived by four daughters, Jenevieve (Mrs. York MacEachern), Glace Bay; Marlene, Scarborough, Ont.; Harriet and Joanne Foote, both Of Sydney; a sister, Mrs. Harriet Siteman, Montreal; three brothers, Benjamin and Victor, both of Dartmouth; David, Brampton, Ont.; 13 grandchildren and a great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Jeffrey T. a sister, Myrtle; a brother Ernest. The body will be in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel after 7 p.m. today. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Rev. Stanley MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Monday March 22, 1976 SYDNEY RIVER - Jeff Libbus, 72, died Saturday at St. Rita Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Libbus. He operated the Steel City Tavern, Sydney, and was president of Sydney Millionaire’s Hockey Club. He was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus and past president of St. Joseph’s Lebanese Society. Surviving besides his wife, the former Sylvia King, are: four daughters, Genevieve (Mrs. York MacEachern), Glace Bay; Marlene (Mrs. Herbert Shannon), Marion Bridge; Harriet (Mrs. Robert Taylor), Sydney River; JoAnn (Mrs. Clary Foote), Summerside, P.E.I.; three sisters, Mrs. Esther Joseph, Massachusetts; Mrs. Lena Kunzie, Sydney; Jennie (Mrs. Alex Libbus), Westmount; a brother Abie, Sydney. The body is at T. W. Curry Funeral Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Fatima Church. Burial will be in Resurrection cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday Jan 20, 1979 SYDNEY - Mrs. Joseph R. Garabb, 60, of 277 Union Street, Sydney, died Thursday in St. Rita Hospital. Born in Sydney, she was the former Marina Libbus, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Libbus. She was employed for 18 years at Jacobson’s Ladies Wear, Sydney. She was a member of St. Theresa’s Parish and was active n the Lebanese community in Sydney. She was a past president of the Daughters of Mary. Surviving are her husband, a son Roger, Sydney; three daughters, Jo-Ann (Mrs. Alexander MacIsaac), Sydney; Catherine (Mrs. Bruce Reid), Fredericton; Janice, at home; three brothers, Alex, Francis and Jamael, all of Sydney; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Aboud, Sydney; Mrs. Joe Lane, Toronto; three grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister Freda. The body is at T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in St. Theresa’s Church, Rev. D. A. Doyle officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday January 2, 1980 SYDNEY Mrs. Fanny Aboud, 63, of 312 Esplande Street, Sydney died Monday at St. Rita’s Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Libbus. She resided in Sydney all her life, and worked for many years at the Isle Royal Hotel. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Sydney. She was a member of the Daughters of Mary Society. She is survived by two sons, Charles and Richard, both of Sydney; two daughters, Sharon (Mrs. Rick Glacommi), Lahr, West Germany; Heather, Sydney; three brothers, Alex, Gayo[sic], and Jamael, all of Sydney; a sister Rosie (Mrs. Joe Lane), Toronto; and five grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles, and two sisters, Freda, Marina. The body is at T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., from Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Monday August 1, 1988 LEBLANC, Leochadia - 71, of 9 Beech St., Sydney Mines, died Sunday in Sydney City Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, she was a daughter of the late Alexander Daniel and Sadie Mae (Sutherland) McIsaac. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish. She is survived by her husband, John T.; seven daughters, Verna Reid and Sandra Porter, both of Toronto; Geraldine Downey, New York; Judy Shebib and Joan Shebib, both of North Sydney; Manna Vickers and Susan Bradley, both of Sydney Mines: five sons, Derek, Manitoba; Michael, Toronto; Felix, Sydney; Kenny, West Germany; Danny, Halifax; three sisters, Bertha M. Hyland, Dartmouth; Marie Alexandra MacNeil, Sycney Mines; Lorraine Houlihan, Halifax; 29 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, John Blair and John Thomas; a sister, Mary Elizabeth (Mae) Francis; two brothers, Michael Macisaac and Adrian MacKegan. The body will be in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, after 7 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial Will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Sydney Mines.

Chronicle Herald Monday January 3, 1972 SYDNEY MINES — Clarence Edwards, 51, of Sydney Mines, a ship engineer died Sunday from injuries received in an accident on board the CNR passenger vessel William Carson. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards. He survived by his wife, the former Jean Anthony; a daughter Patti Lynn, and a son Robert, at home; nine sisters, Margaret (Mrs. John Kinnvall), New Hampshire; Georgina (Mrs. Daniel MacKinnon), Sydney Mines; Lucy (Mrs. W.J. MacKenzie), Calgary; Louise (Mrs. Edward Burns), Maitland, Hants County; Josephine (Mrs. Richard Webb), Westhill, Ont.; Ruth (Mrs. James Hughes), Lahr, Germany; Shirley (Mrs. Edward Bonnar), Scarborough, Ont.; Edna (Mrs. Shirl Singer), Springdale, Nfld.; Betty (Mrs. Robert Stewart), Sydney Mines; and a brother Charles, Scarborough. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 8 in Sydney Mines. He was past noble grand of the Briar Lodge, IOOF, and a member of the Cape Breton Encampment, IOOF. He was also immediate past president of Local 314, Canadian Brotherhood of Railway, Transport and General Workers, and a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. His body is at the Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Chronicle Herald Thursday January 8, 1970 DANIEL H. EDWARDS, 53, of Charlotte Street, Sydney, died yesterday in Sydney City Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son, of the late Charles and Josephine Edwards. Surviving are his wife, the former Rhoda MacAuley of Florence; two sons, Gordon and William, both of Sydney; three daughters, Kay (Mrs. Peter Gillis), South Carolina; Wendy (Mrs. Robert Kennedy), Sydney; Anne, at home; two brothers, Clarence, Sydney Mines; Charles, Scarborough, Ont.; nine sisters, Mrs. John Kinnvall, New Hampshire; Mrs. William MacKenzie, Calgary; Mrs. Edward Bonner and Mrs. Richard Webb, both in Ontario; Mrs. James Hughes, Kingston, Ont.; Mrs. Shirl Singer, Springdale, Nfld,; Mrs. Edward Burns, Maitland; Mrs. Daniel MacKinnon and Mrs. Robert Stewart, of Sydney Mines. The body is at the R.H. Fillmore Funeral Home, Sydney, where funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m., with burial in Brookside cemetery, Sydney Mines.

Chronicle Herald Saturday October 9, 1982 Paul Daniel Samson, 91, of 234 Herring Cove Road, died Friday at home. Born in L’Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Daniel and Caroline (Berit) Samson. He served with the Nova Scotia Police in 1930s and the RCMP for more than 30 years. He is survived by two daughters, Muriel (Mrs. Harold Burns) and Dorothy (Mrs. Allan Tanner), both of Halifax; seven grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Minnie Martell; his second wife, Bertha Samson; a son, Gerald; two brothers, Martin and Frederick; a sister, Alice. The body will be in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, Spryfield, Rev. Bernard O’Neil officiating, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday July 13, 1978 Charles Boucher - Funeral service was held Monday for Charles Alfred Boucher, 70, of 155 Herring Cove Road, at Snow’s Funeral Home. Burial was in Gate of Heaven cemetery, Lower Sackville. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Charles and Catherine Boucher. Surviving are his wife, the former Nancy M. Avery; a son Stewart Petawawa, Ont.; five sisters, Ada (Mrs. William Oldham), Halifax; Marie (Mrs. J. Caryi), Halifax; Kay, Halifax; Dean (Mrs. William Ganner), London, Ont.; Mel, Tangier; two brothers, Vincent and Edward, both of Halifax; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Harold and Ward.

Chronicle Herald Thursday January 5, 1984 Ida Mae Oldham, 77, of 6967 Bayers Road, Halifax, died Wednesday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Catherine (Fougere) Boucher. She is survived by a daughter Catherine, at home; four sisters, Kathleen and Madeline, both of Halifax; Geraldine Ganner, London, Ont.; Marie Caryi, Dartmouth; a brother Edward, Halifax; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, William Leo; four brothers, Harold, Vincent, Alfred and Ward. The body is in Cruikshank’s Halifax Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Fairview, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday January 28, 1987 YARMOUTH — Richard Joseph O'Hearn, 67, of Ellis Road, Yarmouth, died Monday at home. Born in Rocky Bay, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Pettipas) O’Hearn. He was a veteran of the merchant marine and a retired fisherman. He owned and operated a longliner. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 61, Yarmouth. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gloria Roberts, Argyle; Mrs. Lucy Grant, Cornwall, Ont.; a son, Ronald, Yarmouth; a brother, Francis, Vancouver; three sisters, Lucy and Elizabeth, both of Halifax; Edna, London, Ont.; seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Grace Smith, and a brother, James. The body is in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Ambrose Cathedral, Yarmouth, Rev. Pat O’Mara officiating. Burial will be in Chebogue Cemetery, Yarmouth County. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Fund.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday June 5, 2002 HALBOT, Mary Florence ‘Flo' — 95, Halifax, passed away June 4, 2002. Born in River Bourgeois, she was the eldest daughter of the late Benjamin and Genevieve (Burke) LeBlanc. Surviving are daughters, Joan (John) Hogg Joyce (Jack) Crane, Dartmouth; son, Bernard (Sharon), Wilmot; sister, Stella Nelson, Dartmouth; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward; three sisters and eight brothers. No visitation. Family graveside service in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations In memory may be made to Northwood Manor. Special thanks to the staff of seven centre for caring for our mother. We’ll miss you mom.

Chronicle Herald Thursday March 23, 1978 ST. PETER’S — Mrs. Sarah Anne MacNeil, 66, of St. Peter’s died Wednesday in St Rita Hospital. Born in Barra Head she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret (Robertson) Murphy. Surviving are her husband, Dan J. MacNeil, Hay Cove; a sister Mrs. Mary C. Robertson, St. Peter’s; three step-sisters, Mrs. Margaret Clannon, Lower L’Ardoise; Mrs. Florence Ferguson, Mrs. Gertrude Meunier, both of Windsor, Ont.; a step-brother John H. Stone, St. Peter’s. She was predeceased by a brother James and two step- sisters, Elizabeth and Virginia. The body is at Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter’s. Funeral service will be in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church Friday at 10 a.m. Rev. Joseph Lynch officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday December 9, 1985 RIVER BOURGEOIS — Alexander Boudreau, 84, Richmond Villa, St. Peter’s, formerly of River Bourgeois, died Sunday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in River Bourgeois, he was the son of the late Bastian and Adelaide (Landry) Boudreau. He had been a resident of Richmond Villa for the last 10 years. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. The body is in the vestry of St. John The Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, where funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Rev. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday February 3, 1975 George Albert Gracie, 52, of 71 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth, died Saturday at home. Born in Dartmouth he was the son of the late Albert and Alice (Mombourquette) Gracie. He served as a pilot in RCAF Squadron 424 during the Second World War. He was employed as a welder for Imperial Oil for the past 33 years and was a member of number 31 Somme Branch Legion. Besides his wife Myrtle, he is survived by one daughter, Dianne, (Mrs. Randall Brooks), Halifax; one brother, Gerald, Dartmouth; and a sister Mary (Mrs. Edward Porter) Charlottetown, P.E.I. The body is at the Dartmouth Funeral Home, Queen Street. Funeral mass will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from St. Thomas More Church, Rev. Robert McDougal officiating. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Monday December 9, 1985 GLACE BAY — Francis Alfred Martell, 73, of Currie Street, died Sunday in St. Rita Hospital, Sydney. Born in Nova Scotia, he was a son of the late Victor and Palmer (Fougere) Martell. He was a member of St. Anne’s Parish and of the Knights of Columbus. He was past-president of the Kinsmen Club and a member of K40, Glace Bay. He was a representative for Metropolitan Life for 40 years. He is survived by three sons, Nelson, Halifax, Calvin, Sydney, and Adrian, Glace Bay; three daughters, Estelle (Mrs. Stan Reppa), Sydney, Rita (Mrs. Robert Marshall), Halifax, and Ann McNeil, Toronto; four brothers, Wallace, Raymond and Melvin, all of Sydney, Leo, British Columbia; 16 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Rita McNeil. The body will be in V. J. McGillivray Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Anne’s Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 24, 1983 POIRIERVILLE, Richmond County — Charles Roosevelt Poirier, 79, of Poirierville, Richmond County, died Saturday in Richmond Villa, St. Peter’s. Born in Poirierville, he was a son of the late Joseph Simon and Archange (Bona) Poirier. He is survived by two brothers, Vincent, D’Escousse; and Raymond, Boston, Mass.; and two sisters, Corrine (Mrs. Wilfred Cordeau), Poirierville; and Agnes (Mrs. Harold Britten), Dartmouth. He was predeceased by two brothers, Doscity and Laughlin; and two sisters, Eva (Mrs. Hughie Currie), and Dora (Mrs. Martin Baccardax). The body is in St. Hyacinth Church, D’Escousse, from where funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Rev. Claude Richard officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Saturday June 24, 1978 SYDNEY - Mrs. Bernadette Alexandria MacLean, 61, of 21 McGuire Drive, died Thursday in Sydney City Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Andrew and Emma (Proctor) Malcolm, of Port Malcolm. Surviving are three daughters, Sharon (Mrs. Max Royal), Westmount; Henrietta (Mrs. Joseph Gale), South Bar; Andrea, Sydney; five sisters, Edna (Mrs. J.T. MacNamara), Quincy, Mass.; Aileen (Mrs. A.F. Currie), Frenchvale; Roberta (Mrs. Joseph Gallant), Squamish, B.C.; Muriel (Mrs. Bernard Hartley), Stellarton; Eleanor Malcolm, Sydney; a brother George Malcolm, Sydney; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Roderick, a son Corey, two brothers, Howard and Robert, five sisters, Mary Jane, Alma, Janette, Susan and Viola. The body is at Rod MacDonald Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury, where funeral will be today at 2 p.m. Burial will be In South Brook cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday June 17, 1987 CANSO — Donald Frederick George, 75, Canso, died Tuesday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in Hazel Hill, he was a son of the late Freeman and Margaret (Murphy) George. He was a blacksmith and was employed with Langley Shipping. He retired Janitor of Canso High School. He was an adherent of Canso United Baptist Church and a 41-year veteran of Canso Volunteer Fire Department, for which he received a long- service medal from the province in 1982. He is survived by his wife, the former Ethel Bennett; a daughter, Lorraine (Mrs. Mike Munroe), Little Dover; two sons, Ronald, Canso; Calvin, Maitland; two sisters, Evelyn, Canso; Bessie (Mrs. Harry Harnet), St. Thomas, Ont.; three brothers, Laurie, Calgary; Douglas, Kitchener, Ont.; Robert, Beaver Bank; four grandchi1dren. He was predeceased by three sisters, Mary, Carrie and Ethel; two brothers, Elias and Hughie. The body will be in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso, after 7 p.m. today. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday in Canso United Baptist Church, Rev. Timothy Fraser officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday February 9, 1972 TRACADIE —Arthur W. Pettipas, 66, of Tracadie, Antigonish County, was buried following funeral service at St. Peter’s Church. Born in Tracadie, he was the son of the late John N. and Catherine (Perro) Pettipas. Surviving are his wife, the former Frances Pettipas; seven daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Hubert Segebin), Montreal; Catherine (Mrs. William Davidson), Timmins; Mrs. Barbare Bane, Montreal; Mary (Mrs. Joseph H . Fougere), Frankville; Clara (Mrs. James Daley), Dianne (Mrs. Garnet Wentzell), both of Antignish; and Angella, at home; 10 sons, Michael, Toronto; Anthony, Timmins, Willard and Kenneth, Harvre Boucher; Charles, John, Kevin, Jerome and Allan, all at home; and Donald, Spain; two brothers, Michael, Florida; and Elmer, Tracadie; two sisters, Catherine (Mrs. Charles Hodges), and Charlotte (Mrs. Herbert Sullivan), both of Boston. He was predeceased by one son, two brothers and two sisters.

Chronicle Herald Monday July 10, 1978 BRAS D’OR — Terrance LeBlanc, 25, of Bras d’Or, died Saturday as the result of a motorcycle accident at the base of Kelly’s Mountain. Born in Alder Point, he was a son of Philip and Irene (Pacquet) LeBlanc. He had resided in Bras d’Or most of his life. He was a member of St. Joseph’s parish. He was employed as an iron worker; and was a member of the Iron Workers Union, local 752. Surviving besides his parents are three sisters, Hilda (Mrs. Gary Shinners), North Sydney; Anne and Carol, at home; six brothers, Marshall, Sydney Mines; Kenneth, Leonard, Philip, and Daniel, at home; Paul, in Great Lakes. The body is at George R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will be Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, Bras d’Or. Burial will be in parish cemetery.

The Scotia Sun Port Hawkesbury Saturday May 24, 1986 LITTLE DOVER - Margaret Cecelia Boudreau, 66, died suddenly at home of her son in Antigonish Saturday, May 24. Born in Little Dover, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Rhynold) Keefe. She is survived by her husband, Emmett; son, John, Antigonish; daughter, Peggy (Mrs. Ronald Haines), Little Dover; six grandchildren; two half-sisters, Agnes (Mrs. Lennie Boudreau), Wakefield, Mass.; Louise Hamish, Little Dover; four half-brothers, Lawrence, Gerard, Alcide Myatt, Little Dover; and Hughie, Halifax. She was predeceased by a son, Chester, two sisters, Evelyn Horne and Bridget Casey and a half- brother Thomas Myatt. The body was at the home of Mrs. Ronald Haines until the funeral services were held, Monday May 26, 2:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Church with Fr. Angus MacDougall officiating. Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery, Little Dover, under the directions of Rhynold's Funeral Home.

Chronicle Herald Friday June 1, 1979 Mrs. Beatrice Mary Myatt, 50, of 6145 Charles Street, Halifax, died Thursday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of Mrs. Cynthia Rule and the late James Rule. She was a graduate nurse of the Halifax Infirmary. Surviving besides her mother, are two sons, David and James, both of Halifax; a sister Mrs. Frances A. Taylor, Halifax. She was predeceased by a brother Harry. The body is at J. Albert Walker Funeral home Halifax. Funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. in Canadian Martyrs’ Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday March 18, 1974 Mrs. Michael Sampson,75, of North Sydney, died Saturday in St. Elizabeth Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was the former Mary Josephine Andra a daughter of the late John and Julia (Anthony) Andra. She was a member of St. Joseph's parish. She is survived by seven sons, Cyril, Murray, and Gerald, all of North Sydney, Elias Michael, Toronto; Cecil, Clarkson, Ont.; Bernard, Hamilton, Ont.; Gordon, Point Edward; four daughters, Marcella (Mrs. Angus A. MacNeil), Indian Brook, Cape Breton; Vivian (Mrs. Norman Skinner), Eileen (Mrs. Gordon Armour), and Mrs. Marie MacDonald, all of Toronto; two brothers, Louis, Sydney Mines; George, North Sydney; six sisters, Mrs. Mary Haddad, Brooklyn, Mass.; Mrs. Eva Lipton, Truro; Jean, Halifax; Theresa (Mrs. Joseph Wilsock), Stellarton; Veronica and Cecilia, both of North Sydney; 26 grandchildren and a great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, a daughter, Julia, three sisters and four brothers. The body is at W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, North Sydney. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday November 10, 1981 FLORENCE — Raymond Edwards, 43, of Park Road, Florence, Cape Breton County died Monday in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Florence, he was son of Florence Edwards and the late Maurice Edwards. He was a member of St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church, and was a retired clerk with National Sea Products Ltd., North Sydney. Surviving are four brothers, Gerald, Sydney Mines; Joseph and James, Florence; and Cyril, Canso; five sisters, Mildred (Mrs. Albert MacPhee), Winnipeg; Muriel (Mrs. Leo Skinner), Elizabeth (Mrs. John White), Carolyn (Mrs. Frank White) all of Florence, and Genevieve (Mrs. Collin MacDonald), North Sydney. The body is in George Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church, Florence with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 24, 1983 FLORENCE— Mrs. Maurice Edwards, 73, of Florence, died Sunday in Northside General Hospital. Born in Mill Creek, she was the former Florence Jessome, a daughter of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Pero) Jessome. She was a member of St. Stephen’s Parish, Florence. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Mildred MacPhee, Winnipeg; Jenny (Mrs. Colin MacDonald), North Sydney; Murial (Mrs. Leo Skinner), Carolyn (Mrs. Frank White), and Elizabeth (Mrs. Jack White), all of Florence; four sons, Gerald, Sydney Mines; Joseph, Florence: Cyril, Canso; and Jimmy, Boularderie; a brother, Patrick, Florence; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Rasmussen, Florence; and Mrs. Catherine Norris, Kitchener, Ont.; 27 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice; three sons, Raymond, Gordon, and Frederick, and a daughter, Marguerite. The body is in George R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will be 10:30 am. from St. Stephen’s Church, Rev. J. Cote officiating. Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Bras d'Or

Chronicle Herald Saturday November 11, 1967 MRS. GEORGE SWAN, of Bras D’Or, died Thursday. The former Catherine Marsh, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Marsh, Mill Creek. Surviving are her husband, five daughters, Mona (Mrs. Fred Arsenault), Catherine (Mrs. John MacLeod), Bras D’Or; Margaret (Mrs. Dan MacLean), Sydney; Bridget (Mrs. Reginald Turbide), Dorchester, Mass.; Lois (Mrs. Anthony Currie), CFB Petawawa; three sons, Oscar, Bras D’Or; Dennis, Sydney and Bryce, Bras D’Or; two sisters, Mrs. Donald MacNeil and Mrs. William Jessome, both of Bras D’Or; two brothers, Thomas and Joseph Marsh, Mill Creek; 46 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. The body is at the George R. Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral service will be held in St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or, Sunday at 3 p.m. Interment in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday December 9, 1985 Anne Gertrude Proctor, Halifax died Saturday in Saint Vincent’s Guest House. Born in Lower River Inhabitants, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Tompkin) McCarthy. She was a graduate of the former St. Joseph’s Hospital, Glace Bay. She was a member of the Catholic Women’s League of St. Catherine’s Parish, Halifax. She is survived by four sisters, Jessie (Mrs. Colin Proctor), Orlando, Fla.; Sister Mary, Halifax; Eileen (Mrs. Kenney MacNeil), Lower River Inhabitants; Teresa, Halifax; three brothers, Pat and Vincent, both of Lower River Inhabitants Maurice, Hubbards; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Percy. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Bayers Road. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Rev. Henry Kline officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.