This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QOC.2ACE/53.3.3 Message Board Post: Buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery, St Joseph's, Antigonish County Annabell Ring, 1890-1966

~ From the Guestbook of the Antigonish GenWeb site ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: joanne mcisaac(hazelton0 <<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]> Date: 2004-11-11 Surname(s) Researching in Antigonish: kelly Comments: i moved from antigonish 27 yrs ago just looking for old friends

----- Original Message ----- From: Gordon A. Watts To: Canada Census Campaign Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 1:57 PM Subject: Post 1901 Census - New column online Greetings All. FYI. I have posted my latest Post 1901 Census column and it is now online at: http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/gazce/gazce108.htm This issue provides information on Bill S-18 - An Act to Amend the Statistics Act. It includes the Bill itself, a personal message and a news release from Senator Lorna Milne, and a news release from Statistics Canada. It also includes clauses from the existing Statistics Act that are referred to in the new Bill. Your comments regarding Bill S-18 are invited. Please send them to myself at [email protected] or Muriel M. Davidson at [email protected] . When sending your comments to us please copy in Senator Lorna Milne at [email protected] . Rootsweb is still experiencing problems with listserver5 which houses the Canada-Census-Campaign and many other mail list. There is no indication at this time when they will be back online. To keep updated on the situation read the information in the yellow block at http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/ Happy Hunting Gordon A. Watts [email protected] Co-chair Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index.htm en francais http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f Permission to forward without notice is granted

Halifax Herald November 12, 2004 MacDONALD, Daniel Joseph "Dan J." - 75, Heatherton, Antigonish Co., passed away peacefully at home on November 10, 2004, surrounded by his loving family. He was a son of the late Dan Alex and Jennie Agnes (Cameron) MacDonald (Marydale, Antigonish Co.). Born in Antigonish, Dan J. attended Provincial Normal College in Truro and in 1975 graduated with B.A. and B.Ed. degrees from St. F.X. University. His teaching career of 37 years was spent in Marydale, Caledonia Mills, Springfield, Fraser's Grant (principal) and Reverend H.J. MacDonald School, Heatherton. Dan J. was very much community oriented and was involved in local charities and organizations. He was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan, as well as a fan of the Boston Red Sox. He enjoyed Scottish music and was a regular follower of the Newfie Fever Band. Surviving are daughters, Geralyn (Dan) MacDonald, Port Aux Basque, NL; Jacqueline (Craig) Bobbitt, Halifax; Donalda (Dale) Trenholm, Bayfield, Antigonish Co.; Denyse MacDonald, Ottawa; Eleanor MacDonald, Ottawa; sons, Gregory (Helen) MacDonald, Ottawa; Paul MacDonald, Heatherton; their mother, Margaret and his special loving friend, Marie MacDonald and her daughter Leanne MacDonald; sisters, Catherine (Ronald) Bowman, Monastery; Mary (Joe) Purcell, Marydale; brother, Frank (Florence) MacDonald, Saint John, N.B.; grandchildren, Adam and Danny Trenholm, Megan and Ian MacDonald, Mark and Matthew Bobbitt, Mike, Emma, Teddy and baby Dan J. MacDonald. They will miss and forever cherish "Papa Ban J.", as will his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sons, Daniel, Terry and Matthew; brothers, John L., Johnnie and Angus. Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, this evening from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Heatherton with Rev. Christian Nwaterali presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Martha's Hospital Palliative Care Society or Heatherton Parish Cemetery Fund. Dan J. was a kind and compassionate man. He was an inspiration to his family and all those who knew him. He will be greatly missed. On-line condolences may be sent to: www.clcurry.com

Halifax Herald November 11, 2004 SMITH, Trueman A. - 89, Maple Street, Antigonish, died peacefully, November 9, 2004, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late John E. and Elizabeth (Williams) Smith. He was a proud veteran of the Second World War, having served overseas 1939-1945, mostly in Holland. He worked at the former Bonners Store, Antigonish Wholesalers and for years with the Department of Transportation as a Weight and Measure inspector on the Canso Causeway. He was an avid hunter and sports fisherman. A proud member of Arras Branch 59, Royal Canadian Legion. Surviving are daughters, Caroline (John) Burke, Toronto; Patricia McKenna, Antigonish; Margie (Harry) Stewart, Quispamsis, N.B.; sons, Trueman (Laurie), Tennessee; Richard (Mary Ann), London, Ont.; loving and proud grandfather of 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister, Caroline Fry; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Verona "Shang"; son-in-law, Boyd McKenna; brothers, Frank, Elwyn, Lloyd; sister, Annie Hudson. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in MacIsaac Funeral Home, 61 Pleasant St., Antigonish. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Rev. Neil McKenna presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to The War Amps or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. www.MacIsaacs.ca

Halifax Herald November 11, 2004 MacMASTER, Catherine Theresa "Kay" - 91, R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish, formerly of J.J. Carroll House, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Tuesday, November 9, 2004, in the nursing home. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Christina (Fraser) MacMaster. Kay was a dedicated member of St. Ninian's parish, and a member of the CWL. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Frances Thompson, Christina Chisholm, Margaret MacDonald; brothers, John, David, Angus, Dougald and Frank. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in MacIsaac Funeral Home, Antigonish. Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Friday in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish, Rev. Bill Crispo presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home Foundation. www.MacIsaacs.ca

Halifax Herald November 10, 2004 SNOOK, Lawrence Theodore - 73, Amherst, died November 8, 2004, in The Moncton City Hospital. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Henry and Mary (Patterson) Snook. Surviving are his wife, June; daughter, Karen Snook; son, Gary; sister, Anna Mae Delaney; brother, Mike. He was predeceased by sisters, Tina, Rita. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday with parish prayers at 8 p.m. in Furlong's Funeral Home, Amherst. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday in Nativity of Our Lady Roman Catholic Church, Father Vernon Driscoll officiating. Donations to Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch. 902-667-8777 or e-mail: [email protected]

Halifax Herald November 10, 2004 MURRAY, Milton Earl - 63, Gaspereaux Lake, Antigonish Co., passed away peacefully at home November 9, 2004, after a lengthy illness. Born in Boston, Mass., he was a son of Rena (Williams) Murray and the late Sherman Murray. Milton moved with his family to his wife's home in Antigonish in 1972, where he was employed with Ben's Limited until the time of his illness. He will be fondly remembered for his kind heart and his keen sense of humour. He will be missed by his bedside companion, Sparkle. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife of 43 years, Betty (Stewart); daughters, Cheryl (David) MacDonald, Doctor's Brook; Beth (Ron) Blommers, Hawaii; sons, Jim (Maura Lee), Antigonish; Shane (Jackie), Halifax; 13 grandchildren; brother, Sherman, California; many in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his infant son, Stewart, and brother, David. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in MacIsaac Funeral Home, Pleasant Street, Antigonish. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Church, St. Joseph's, Antigonish Co. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, St. Martha's Regional Hospital or Lung Association of Nova Scotia. www.MacIsaacs.ca

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GRANT/CAMERON/MARRINER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QOC.2ACE/144 Message Board Post: Looking for any help on getting information on the children of Arnold Grant d.1973 and his wife Jessie d.1984. Jessie Cameron's father(Donald Cameron b.1846 and his wife Catherine) adopted a boy by the name of Herbert Weller Marriner. I do know where Herbert was buried, but, would like to know a little bit about him (I know he died in 1950). Anyone connected to this family who may have a story to tell? Thanks.

Halifax Herald November 8, 2004 DeYOUNG, Lena Margaret - 89, Pomquet, Antigonish Co., passed away peacefully Friday, November 5, 2004, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Born in Pomquet on November 23, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Annie (Benoit) Morell. She was a member of St. Croix Parish and was very proud of her Acadian heritage. Lena was an avid bingo player. Surviving are her husband, Bernard, Pomquet; daughter, Annie Mae (Barry) Chisholm, Pomquet; son, Joseph (R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home); cherished granddaughters, Michelle and Nicole Chisholm, Calgary, Alta.; brother, Willie, Pomquet; and sister, Effie MacGregor, Natick, Mass. She was predeceased by son, Pierre; brothers, Aloysius, Ambrose, Louie, Leo; and sister, Bertha. Visitation was held Sunday, and again today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in MacIsaac Funeral Home, 61 Pleasant St., Antigonish. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Croix Church, Pomquet, Rev. Peter Baccardax presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to St. Martha's Regional Hospital Foundation. www.MacIsaacs.ca

>OBITUARY > >KENNEDY, Rita Sophia -- 65, Black Avon, Antigonish County, died Saturday >in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Alder River, >Guysborough County, she was a daughter of the late James and Annie >(Decoff) Bowles. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman >Catholic Church, Heatherton. She is survived by a daughter, Debra (Mrs. >Donald Worth), Black Avon; three foster daughters, Judy (Mrs. John >Parkyn), Calgary; Patsy DeCoste, Antigonish; Mrs. Jenny Hawes, Fraser's >Grant; a foster son, John Burns, Calgary; a sister, Mabel (Mrs. Wilfred >Gerroir), Antigonish; a brother, John Bowes, Black Avon; three >grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John D. Kennedy; a >sister, Helen; two brothers, William, Vince. The body is in Curry >Brothers Funeral Home, Antigonish, visiting 3-10 p.m. today, 2-10 p.m. >Tuesday. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Immaculate Conception >Church, Rev. Ray MacDonald officiating. Spring burial will be in the >parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Martha Home Health Care. > > >From the Halifax Chronicle Herald Newspaper, dated 8 January 1990.

Did this Frederick PETITPAS have a 2nd marriage and additional children: Frederick PETITPAS b. 3 Nov 1830, [son of Joseph PETITPAS & Agatha (aka Lizette?) MIGNIER]; m. Appoline/Marie Appoline PERRAULT b. Jan 1825, d. 1868 [dau. of Michel PERRAULT & Marie-Sophie DESLAURIERS]. Children: Marguerite b. 6 Jan 1853 Tracadie, NS; m. 1875 William PETITPAS Angelic b. 11 Jun 1868 Tor Bay, Guysborough Co., NS. I think this couple has a dau. Eugenie b. 2 Dec 1864; parents listed as Frederick PETITPAS & Marie PERRAULT, but I believe it is the same couple. Did Frederick remarry after Appoline died? Is he the same Frederick who married Harriet DESLAURIERS [Family 87 in 1901 census]? Can anyone confirm if I have the correct census listings for this Frederick? Possible listing in 1881 census, Tracadie, Antigonish Co., Nova Scotia; Family History Library Film 1375812; NA Film Number C-13176; District 21; Sub-district i; [Household 87]; all listed as born in Nova Scotia; ethnic origin: French; Roman Catholic: - Frederick PETTIPAS, widower, male, age50 [implies b. 1831]; occupation: Farmer - Mary PETTIPAS Female French 23 [implies b. 1858] - Jane PETTIPAS Female French 16 [implies b. 1865] - Jannet PETTIPAS Female French 12 [implies b. 1869] [In 1881, dau. Marguerite is married & living in Havre Boucher at Household 300] Possible listing in 1891 census, Linwood [Lenw], Antigonish Co., Nova Scotia; 1-story, 3-room house of wood construction; [Household 97]; all listed as: born in Nova Scotia; parents born in Nova Scotia; Roman Catholic; origin: French: - Fred PETIPAS, married, male, head, age 50 [implies b. 1840]; occupation: farmer - Harriet PETIPAS, married, female, wife, age 42 [implies b. 1849] - Joseph PETIPAS, male, son, age 4 [implies b.1887] [In 1891, dau. Marguerite is married & living in Linwood at Household 53] Possible listing in 1901 census, Linwood, Antigonish Co., Nova Scotia; County 27; Subdistrict: Linwood-g; microfilm T-6447; [Family 87]: - Frederick PETIPAS, married, male, head, born 6 Apr 1832, age 69 - Harriet PETIPAS, married, female, wife, born 5 Jun 1851, age 49 [Harriet Deslauriers?; is it d/o Etienne & Angelique BOUDROT?] - Joseph PETIPAS, single, male, son, born 5 Jun 1887, age 13 - Solomon PETIPAS, single, male, son, born 15 Feb 1891, age 10 [In 1901, dau. Marguerite is married & living in Linwood at Family 142] Thanks in advance for any help! Regards, Eileen Avery

Hi All, Here are the obits from The Casket, July 28, 2004. As always, complete obits sent upon request! Best, Linda ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MacINNIS, John Hugh - 60, Kingston, ONT, died July 21, 2004. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Colin and Alice MacInnis. [photo] RICHARD, Donald A. - 71, Toronto, died July 17, 2004. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Antigonish County. He worked for Pearson International Airport for 32 years then retired. [photo] HALLIDAY, George B. - 90, Sydney, died July 18, 2004. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Charlotte (GORDON) and Thomas Halliday. BERNARD, Teresa Louise - 71, We'koqma'q First nation, died July 15, 2004 in Baddeck. Born in Wagmatcook, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Louise (STEVENS) FRANCIS. MURRIN, Edith Bessie - 92, died July 19, 2004. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Vivian MacDONALD. JULIAN, Martin Louie - 41, Indian Brook, died July 17, 2004. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Peter and Mary Agnes (SACK) Julian. McNEIL, Mary Margaret - 82, died July 17, 2004, In Parkstone Enhanced Care Facility. Born in Mill Creek, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Florence (McINTYRE) PRENDERGAST. RYAN, Bernard Malcolm - 83, Port Hawkesbury, died July 18, 2004. Bon in Port Hawkesbury, he was a son of the late Augustus and Theresa (MacDONALD) Ryan. JOLLIMORE, John Clarence - 50, Tantallon, died July 19, 2004. Born in Halifax, he was a son of William and Geraldine (IRVING) Jollimore, Tantallon. He was a self-employed painter and operated under the name "Gotcha Covered". RICHARDS, Elmer Leon - 76, Pleasantville, Lunenburg County, died July 18, 2004. Born in Pleasantville, he was a son of the late Calder and Gladys (HAUGHAN). GALLANT, Leo Thomas - 86, died July 19, 2004 in Northumberland Veterans Unit. Born in Moncton, NB, he was the son of the late Thomas and Evelyn (THIBODEAU) Gallant. McISAAC, Eileen Bridget, - 91, Hazel Hill, Guysborough County, died July 18, 2004. Born in Canso, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (COONEY) WATKINS. GASKELL, Christena K. - - 76, Port Hawkesbury, died July 17, 2004. Born in Port Hawkesbury, she was a daughter of the late Freeman A. and Mary (MacKINNON) REYNOLDS. ROBERTSTON, Margaret I. - 100, Pictou County, died July 21, 2004. Born in Broadway, she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Sophia (CAVANAUGH) WILKINSON. MacDONALD, John Hugh - 83, Port Hawkesbury, died July 20, 2004. He was a son of the late Duncan A. and Florence (JAMIESON) MacDonald. CRITTENDEN, Jean Sophie - 87 Lion's Head, ONT, formerly of Mulgrave, died July 17, 2004. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, she was a daughter of the late John and Sophie (KEEPING) DANSON. GEORGE, Betty (TAYLOR) - 101, died July 19, 2004. Born in Cooks Cove, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mohalia (ATKINS) Taylor. DAVAR, Marcella Angeline - 50, Halifax, died July 21, 2004. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Irene (SOMERS) MacLELLAN. IN MEMORIAM Fred DeWOLFE who passed away July 27, 2000

Halifax Herald November 4, 2004 TATE, Julie "Judy" - 49, Brampton, Ont., formerly of Heatherton, Antigonish Co., passed away on November 1, 2004, in Brampton. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late John Frederick and Ann Onna (McCarthy) MacIntyre. Judy was employed as administrative assistant at Mr. Dairy in Toronto, and worked many years at Speedy Propane in Antigonish. She was a devoted member of St. Leonard's Parish, Brampton, and a former member of Heatherton CWL. Surviving are husband, Archie; daughter, Glenda (Joseph) Benoit, Brampton; sons, Larry (Melissa) and Brendon (Marla), Heatherton; grandchildren, Kailin and Jessica Benoit and Kevin Tate; brothers, Larry (Eileen), Joe (Terry), Brampton; Alex (Peggy), New Glasgow; Robert and Greg (Barbara), Toronto; Clare (Dianne), Brampton; sisters, Anne (Verne) MacIntrye and Florence (John) Szabo, Brampton. She was predeceased by brothers, Fred, Parker, and Tom. Visitation in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, today from 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Heatherton, Rev. Christian N'Waterali presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com ==== CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH Mailing List ==== Lost at Sea - Antigonish http://www.lostatsea.ca/

Halifax Herald November 5, 2004 DONOVAN, Rita - Antigonish, died peacefully Wednesday, November 3, 2004, in Antigonish. She was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Ellen (Purcell) Donovan. She was a graduate of Mount Saint Bernard College and Saint Francis Xavier University with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Education in 1937 and 1938. She was a lifelong supporter of St. F.X. and Mount St. Bernard. She also held degrees in Library Science from the University of Ottawa and a M.Sc. in Textile Chemistry from Leeds University, England. She was employed for most of her career by the National Research Council Textile Chemistry Division in Ottawa until her retirement and return to Antigonish. She enjoyed playing bridge. Rita's life was faith filled. She was an active member of St. Ninian's Parish and a member of the CWL. She is survived by her sister, Genevieve Donovan; brother, Robert (Geraldine) Donovan, all of Antigonish; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Sister Saint Ursulina C.N.D. (Alice), Mary Cecilia "Mim", Johanna "Josie" Donovan and Helen Mackasey. Visitation will be held today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish. Funeral mass will be in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 6. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: www.clcurry.com ==== CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe: Send to: [email protected] (to unsubscribe from the -L, individual email mode) Subject: UNSUBSCRIBE Body: UNSUBSCRIBE (NOTE: Substitute letter D for L if you are subscribed in Digest Mode.)

Halifax Herald November 5, 2004 DeCOSTE, Hattie Evelyn - 62, Highland Crest Home, Antigonish, formerly of Pomquet, passed away on November 3, 2004, surrounded by her family in St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late Angus and Mary (Deon) Broussard. Hattie was an avid bingo player and loved to cook for her family. Surviving are daughters, Mary Catherine (Scott) MacLean, Lower South River; Sheila Ann DeCoste, Halifax; Donna Marie (Mike) Van Tassel, Frankville; son, Aloysius David (Donna), Antigonish; sisters, Marie (Simon) Broussard, Margaret (Francis) Brow; brothers, Louis (Mildred), Frank and Alex, all of Pomquet; James (Eve), Ontario; Thomas (Evelyn), Arthur (Lorraine), Pomquet; Johnny (Marie), West Arichat; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth (Allan) LeVangie, Frankville; Dolly (Brian) Hirtle, Frankville; grandchildren, Candice and Katlyn Van Tassel, and Kimbra MacLean; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, William "Billy" DeCoste; brothers, Clarence and Joe; granddaughter, Lisa Dawn MacLean. Visitation in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, from 2-5 p.m. today. Funeral this evening at 6:30 p.m. in Ste. Croix Church, Pomquet, Rev. Peter Baccardax officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a family fund. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com ==== CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH Mailing List ==== Lost at Sea - Antigonish http://www.lostatsea.ca/

Halifax Herald November 5, 2004 DeCOSTE, Hattie Evelyn - 62, Highland Crest Home, Antigonish, formerly of Pomquet, passed away on November 3, 2004, surrounded by her family in St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late Angus and Mary (Deon) Broussard. Hattie was an avid bingo player and loved to cook for her family. Surviving are daughters, Mary Catherine (Scott) MacLean, Lower South River; Sheila Ann DeCoste, Halifax; Donna Marie (Mike) Van Tassel, Frankville; son, Aloysius David (Donna), Antigonish; sisters, Marie (Simon) Broussard, Margaret (Francis) Brow; brothers, Louis (Mildred), Frank and Alex, all of Pomquet; James (Eve), Ontario; Thomas (Evelyn), Arthur (Lorraine), Pomquet; Johnny (Marie), West Arichat; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth (Allan) LeVangie, Frankville; Dolly (Brian) Hirtle, Frankville; grandchildren, Candice and Katlyn Van Tassel, and Kimbra MacLean; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, William "Billy" DeCoste; brothers, Clarence and Joe; granddaughter, Lisa Dawn MacLean. Visitation in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, from 2-5 p.m. today. Funeral this evening at 6:30 p.m. in Ste. Croix Church, Pomquet, Rev. Peter Baccardax officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a family fund. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com

Halifax Herald November 5, 2004 DONOVAN, Rita - Antigonish, died peacefully Wednesday, November 3, 2004, in Antigonish. She was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Ellen (Purcell) Donovan. She was a graduate of Mount Saint Bernard College and Saint Francis Xavier University with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Education in 1937 and 1938. She was a lifelong supporter of St. F.X. and Mount St. Bernard. She also held degrees in Library Science from the University of Ottawa and a M.Sc. in Textile Chemistry from Leeds University, England. She was employed for most of her career by the National Research Council Textile Chemistry Division in Ottawa until her retirement and return to Antigonish. She enjoyed playing bridge. Rita's life was faith filled. She was an active member of St. Ninian's Parish and a member of the CWL. She is survived by her sister, Genevieve Donovan; brother, Robert (Geraldine) Donovan, all of Antigonish; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Sister Saint Ursulina C.N.D. (Alice), Mary Cecilia "Mim", Johanna "Josie" Donovan and Helen Mackasey. Visitation will be held today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish. Funeral mass will be in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 6. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: www.clcurry.com

Halifax Herald November 4, 2004 TATE, Julie "Judy" - 49, Brampton, Ont., formerly of Heatherton, Antigonish Co., passed away on November 1, 2004, in Brampton. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late John Frederick and Ann Onna (McCarthy) MacIntyre. Judy was employed as administrative assistant at Mr. Dairy in Toronto, and worked many years at Speedy Propane in Antigonish. She was a devoted member of St. Leonard's Parish, Brampton, and a former member of Heatherton CWL. Surviving are husband, Archie; daughter, Glenda (Joseph) Benoit, Brampton; sons, Larry (Melissa) and Brendon (Marla), Heatherton; grandchildren, Kailin and Jessica Benoit and Kevin Tate; brothers, Larry (Eileen), Joe (Terry), Brampton; Alex (Peggy), New Glasgow; Robert and Greg (Barbara), Toronto; Clare (Dianne), Brampton; sisters, Anne (Verne) MacIntrye and Florence (John) Szabo, Brampton. She was predeceased by brothers, Fred, Parker, and Tom. Visitation in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, today from 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Heatherton, Rev. Christian N'Waterali presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com

Halifax Herald November 2, 2004 MacPHERSON, Michael Roderick - 60, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer, at Toronto Grace Hospital, October 18, 2004. Michael, a graduate of St. Dunstan's University, Charlottetown, P.E.I., was a teacher with the Toronto Separate School Board until his retirement in 1999. A passionate lover of music, he enjoyed the arts and travel as well. Born in Antigonish, he was the son of the late Cornelius and Margaret MacPherson of Caledonia Mills; loving brother of Ann MacKinnon, Halifax; Joseph (Sharon), Fredericton, N.B.; the late Lauchie (Alta), Tatamagouche; half-sisters, Karen MacPherson-Wong, Toronto; Glenda Murphy, Doris DeVries, Dorothy Robinson, Halifax. He will be sadly missed by his adoptive family, the MacLellans of Antigonish - Joseph and Marcella, Edwin, Janis Peters, Anne, Leon, Marie Buchanan, Cyrus, Joan, the late Michael, Nancy Buckley, and Kevin; also, Loretta Baker, Margie Gillis, and Joan Gilfoy. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Toronto, October 22. A memorial mass for Michael will be celebrated in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, St. Andrew's, Antigonish Co., at 11 a.m., November 6, with Rev. Robert Neville officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.