The Russell Fougere Obituary Collection
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The Russell Fougere Obituary Collection The following collection of obituaries, notices, memorials, and vital statistics come from the collection of Russell Fougere. Many of the items in this file are related to the families of the River Bourgeois, St. Peter’s, L’Ardoise and Louisdale areas of Richmond County. Each item was scanned and converted to text over the past 2 years. Where possible, every effort has been made to identify the newspaper and publication date. Handwritten notes are included in (brackets). They are arranged in alphabetical order by surname. Many thanks to Russell for collecting these obits and generously sharing them. Paul C Landry October 19, 2015 -A- Chronicle Herald January 8, 1998 ALLAN, James Forsyth - 88, Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co., died January 7, 1998, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Hogg) Allan. He was parts manager for Atlantic Chev Olds and Wood Motors Ford, Halifax, and owned and operated Basinview Motel, Smiths Cove. He was an avid hunter and fly fisherman. He played on a provincial championship rugby and baseball team. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are daughters, Marilyn (Mrs. Andre Vilette), Lower Sackville; Janet (Mrs. David Comeau), Cornwallis; son, John and daughter-in-law Sylvia, River Bourgeois; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Belle (Minnie) MacLeod; brothers, Johnny and Alex. Visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday and funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, both in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, Rev. Joy Noble officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown. Donations may be made to Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation or a charity of choice. Chronicle Herald Nov 3, 1995 ARCHIBALD, Muriel H. (Babe) - Truro, died November 2, 1995, in Victoria General Hospital. Born at French Cove, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Francis and Eva (Pate) Richards. Surviving are her husband, G. Wallace; sons, Kevin, Toronto; Ron, Belleville, Ont.; Brian, Bible Hill, Colchester Co.; daughters, Heather (Mrs. Wayne Teasdale), Crowes Mills, Colchester Co.; Anne Marie, Charlottetown, P.E.I.; brother, Raymond, Peterborough, Ont.; sister, Jean Meunier, Anchorage, Alaska; Hazel (Nan) Richards, North River, Colchester Co.; six grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Earl, Wayne; sister, Arlene. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive visitors 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, both in Immaculate Conception Church, Prince Street, Truro. Reception to follow service in the church hall. Donations to The Lung Association, Canadian Diabetes Association, World Vision or any charity. Chronicle Herald Nov 15, 2000 ARCHIBALD, Abbie Sarah - 87, St. Peter's, died Monday, November 13, 2000, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Carter's Cove, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (MacNeil) Martell. She was active in the Canadian Cancer Society and other community activities. She is survived by daughters, Estelle Brooks (Noel), Truro; twin daughters, Lois and Lorna MacDonald, St. Peters; Norma Landry (Luke), Truro; grandchildren, Elaine and Marjorie; great-grandchildren, Katlin and Cameron; sisters, Margaret Farrell, Sydney; Bernice Croucher, Halifax; Norma Martell, Truro; Delores Hennigar, Truro; brother, Earl, Carter's Cove. She was predeceased by first husband, Norman MacDonald; second husband, Hayward Archibald; brothers, Albert and Hughie; sisters, Evelyn Lafford, Marie Martell. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Peter's United Church, Rev. Anthony Ware officiating. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery, St. Peter's. Donations may to the Strait Richmond Hospital Foundation. -B- Chronicle Herald June 3, 2002 BARRETT, George James "Georgie Ben" "Poppa" - 86, Lower L'Ardoise, passed away peacefully May 31, 2002, at home, in the loving company of his family. Born December 14, 1915, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Virginia (Mombourquette) Barrett. He was a veteran of the Second World War serving overseas with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and the Royal Canadian Artillery from 1939 to 1945. Georgie was employed with Maritime Builders of Sydney for 30 years; upon his retirement he continued as a local building contractor. He was an avid hunter and fisherman with a great love of the outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ileana (Ellis); daughters, Vivian Vogt, Dartmouth; Sandra (Lloyd) Oickle, Dartmouth; sons, Anthony (Ewa), Dartmouth; Raymond (Claudia), Point Michaud; grandchildren, Jamie Vogt, Paul (Glenda) Barrett, Dawn (Craig) Humphreys, Jodi Oickle, Martha and Kellen Barrett; great- grandchildren, Jacob and Jessica Humphreys and Emma Vogt; brother, Wilfred Birrette, Lower L'Ardoise; sisters, Lena Landry, Gracieville; Theresa (Herman) Mombourquette, Port Hawkesbury; many nieces and nephews; friends and especially close friend, Raymond Landry, Lower L'Ardoise. He was predeceased by son, Billy; brothers, Richard, Bert, Joseph; sister, Mary. There will be no visitation by request. His remains have been cremated and will be interred in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise at a graveside service, Tuesday, June 4, at 10 a.m. A reception for family and friends will follow in L'Ardoise Community Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Dr. William B. Kingston Memorial Clinic or Canadian Cancer Society. He was extremely fond of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be sadly missed by all. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home. Chronicle Herald Tuesday, August 22, 2000 BEATON, Alice "Cissy" - 46, River Bourgeois, passed away at St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Sunday, August 20, 2000. Born in Montreal, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Samson and Lena MacLean. She was a former employee of Nova Scotia Power, Halifax. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, River Bourgeois. She is survived by her daughter, Laura (Adam) White, Halifax; and son, Christopher, at home; brother, Jimmie (Edna) Samson, River Bourgeois; sisters, Bonnie (Bill) Hines, Princeville; Pauline (Arthur) Matthews, River Bourgeois; Jean (Brian) Stevenson, PEI; Marjorie (George) Detheridge, Sydney; Sheri (Roy) Brown, New Waterford; Dorothy MacLean, Toronto. She was predeceased by step-mother, Laura Samson, and brothers, Peter Samson and Gerald MacLean. Visitation will be held today, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at River Bourgeois Community Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, Wednesday, 11 a.m., Rev. Sandy MacNeil officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palliative Care, St. Martha's Regional Hospital, or to a charity of choice. "Now I am a soul set free." Arrangements under the direction of the Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peters. Also: Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home card: Alice (Cissy) Beaton Dec 5, 1953 - Aug 20, 2000 Chronicle Herald Tuesday, June 4, 2002 BERRETTE, William John - 82, Lower L'Ardoise died May 31, 2002, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. He was a son of the late James "Jimmy" and Judith (Taylor) Berrette. He is survived by his wife, Mary L. (Briand), Lower L'Ardoise; son, John, Lower L'Ardoise; sisters, Anna Belle (Dan) Sampson, Lower L'Ardoise; Florence (Cecil) Parry, St. Peter's. He was predeceased by brothers, Edward, Dan; sisters, Lena, Alice, Helen. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be Thursday, June 6, in L'Ardoise Funeral Parlour. Funeral mass will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, in Holy Guardian Angels Parish, L'Ardoise, Rev. Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home. Chronicle Herald July 1, 2002 BIRRETTE, Peter Joseph "Joe", Lt. (retired) _ 80, Lower L'Ardoise, passed away peacefully Friday, June 28, 2002, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. He was the beloved son of the late Peter Joseph and Margaret Birrette (Lower L'Ardoise). He was a decorated veteran of the Second World War serving with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Europe, retiring with the rank of lieutenant. He was project engineer for the restoration of the Fortress of Louisbourg and the Alexander Graham Bell HD4 Hydrofoil. He was a past commodore of Dobson Yacht Club. He was an avid boater and fisherman. He was a loving father to Kenneth, father_in_law to Margaret and Papa to Katherine. Many thanks to all the wonderful nurses at Harbour View Veterans Hospital_SM, who took such great care of Dad in his time of need, Dr. Chinelli and all the nurses at CBRH, CCU for their dedicated work. He will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 2, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., funeral will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, both in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Father Greg Sampson officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to IWK Health Centre. Arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Oh listen to the sound of the sea, That breaks off the distant shoals, Oh listen to the sound of the sea Along with my father and me. And if you should ever think of him ,Then turn your face to the sea, For that is where his heart will be free, A heart that beats no more for me. So listen well and listen long, And know that he is not alone, For he sails along with you now As he sailed with you then. Listen to the sound of the sea As it beckons to him now, Listen to the sound of the sea And know that is where he wants to be.