Mary Margaret MacDONALD was married (50 yrs.) to Donald Christopher MacDONALD, Brierly Brook Halifax Herald September 14, 2004 MacDONALD, Mary Margaret - West Mabou and Braintree, Mass., died after a long illness on September 11, 2004, surrounded by her family. Mary was born in West Mabou, in 1914. She was the daughter of Rory Angus and Mary Anne (MacDougall) MacDonald. She attended school in West Mabou, St. Joseph's Convent, Mabou, Truro Normal School and Mount Saint Vincent, Halifax. She taught school in West Mabou, Colindale and Mt. Young. She also worked for the Braintree School System from which she retired. Mary was a long-standing member of St. Thomas More Parish in Braintree and St. Mary's parish in Mabou. She will always be remembered for her homemade bread, rolls and biscuits, her shiny soft hands, her sweet and gentle nature and her generosity to all with whom she shared life's path. She was very proud of her Scottish heritage and had a great love for the language and music of the Gael. She was married for 50 years to Donald Christopher MacDonald, Brierly Brook, Antigonish Co., and was a devoted mother and friend to her children, Father Bernie R., West Mabou; Dorothy, Braintree, Mass.; Barbara Gingrow of Londonderry, N.H.; Kenneth, Braintree, Mass.; Christopher, Hanson, Mass.; Marjorie MacDonald-Pura, Greenfield, Mass., and Edwin, Quogue, N.Y. She will be greatly missed by her 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 15, from 7-9 p.m. in St. Mary's Church, Mabou. A mass of Thanksgiving for the gift of her life will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Mabou, on Thursday, September 16, 11 a.m. Fois Shiorruidh Thoir Dhi, a Thighearna...

"Historic Antigonish Town and County" Images of our Past by Laurie C C Stanley-Blackwell & R A MacLean is now available. 290 pages with chapters including Communities, House and Home, Living off the Land and Sea; Trades Businesses and Industry; Women's Work; Religion; Education, Transportation, Recreational Pastimes, Sports, Events, and the Many Faces of Antigonish. Contains an extensive bibliography. Available through the Antigonish Heritage Museum 24.95 plus shipping. (all Canadian funds) Note: shipping to US is 8.50 For information contact Jocelyn Gillis [email protected] or 902-863-6160

Halifax Herald September 13, 2004 KINNEY, Duncan Robert - 81, Linwood, Antigonish Co., died September 10, 2004, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Born in Linwood, he was a son of the late William Angus and Martha (Flavin) Kinney. Duncan was a carpenter by trade. He also did some farming and fishing, and worked with the Department of Transportation and on the freight boats. He is survived by sisters, Alice Fiander and Cecilia Power, Linwood; children, Charles (Veronica), Linwood; Jeanette (Mike) Green, Hamilton, Ont.; Donald (Ines), St. Petersburg, Fla.; Brian (Debbie), Vineland, Ont.; Ralph (Faye), Bailey's Brook; Paul (Irene), Hamilton, Ont.; Marvin (Yvette), Calgary, Alta.; Ann (J.D.) MacIsaac, Giant's Lake; 22 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; long-time companion, Greta Pratt; good friend, Richard Oickle. He will also be missed by his good pal, Shep. He was predeceased by brothers, Charlie, John, James and six siblings in infancy. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be in St. Peter's Place, Tracadie, today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Memorial mass will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Peter's Church, Tracadie, with Rev. John Barry officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Society or Antigonish and Area Homemakers. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com

Hi Folks, I missed this obit in the recent post of obits from The Casket, June 30, 2004. It's a short one with no picture, so I'll post the entire obit here. Linda ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CAMPBELL SAMPSON Funeral services for the late Campbell Sampson, 75, Little Dover, Guysborough County, were held June 24 in St. Agnes Church, Little Dover, with Father Daniel Boudreau officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Mr. Sampson died June 18, 2004, at home. Born in Little Dover, he was a son of the late Archibald and Mary Emma (HORNE) Sampson. He was a retired fisherman. On-line condolences may be sent to www.haverstocks.com.

Hi All, Here are the obits from the Casket, June 30, 2004. As always, complete obits sent upon request! Best, Linda ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PROSPER, Eugene - 69, Paq'tnkek First Nation, Antigonish County, died June 18, 2004, in Daggerwoods, Antigonish County, as a result of an automobile accident. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Jasper and Mary Agnes (MARSHALL) Prosper. He was a self-employed medical courier. [photo] MacGILLIVRAY, Ronald G. "Fingers" - 54, Antigonish, died June 22, 2004. Born in Antigonish, he was the son of the late Grant and Eileen (BATES) MacGillivray. [photo] LONEY, Donald John - 80, Sherbrooke, died June 19, 2004. Born in Ottawa, he was a son of the late Joseph and Florence Loney (SAWYER). He was regarded as the "father" of Canadian football in the Maritimes. He was also a noted artist. [photo] CRAWFORD, R. W. "Bun" - 94, Arisaig, died June 17, 2004. Born in Hampton, New Brunswick, he was the son of the late Herbert and Minnie (LOCKHART) Crawford. Predeceased by wife Mary (THOMPSON). [photo] MUNROE, Rita Irene - 73, Havre Boucher, died June 19, 2004. Born in Havre Boucher, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Evangeline (MELANSON) KEAY. [photo] GOULD, Ke'ptin Joseph A. - 51, Afton, died June 18, 2004 as a result of an automobile accident. Born in Whycocomagh, he was a son of the late Andrew and Mary Agnes (PHILLIPS) Gould. He was a fisherman and KE'PTIN Mik'maq Grand Council. [photo] SPERANZA, Anthony G. - 75, Fort Myers, Florida, formerly Queens, NY, died June 4, 2004. Born in Manhattan, he attended St. FX University for which he had many fond memories. [photo] GERRIOR, Wilson Peter - 66, Sherbrooke, formerly of Charlos Cove, died June 21, 2004. Born in Cape Jack, Guysborough County, he was a son of the late James and Stella (DeCOSTE) Gerrior. FLEET, Murray Ansel - 76, Sherbrooke, died June 24, 2004. Born in Fleet Settlement, he was a son of the late Augustus and Victoria Fleet. RODGERS, Hedley Vincent - 59, West Lochaber, died June 21, 2004. Born in Botwood, Newfoundland, he was a son of Roy Snow and the late Leona (RANDALL) . CAMERON, David George - 57, Greenwood, died June 18, 2004. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of Muriel (GEORGE) Cameron, Greenwood, and the late Dougald Cameron. Burial will be in Cameron Cemetery, Lochaber. CAREY, Catherine Irene - 88, Canso, died June 23, 2004. Born in Canso, she was a daughter of the late William and Esther (RYAN) Carey. IN MEMORIAM Dick Van ROSSUM who left us on July 4, 2003. [photo]

~Posted on the Antigonish Message Board~ http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QOC.2ACE/132 Author : Donna Devine <[email protected]> Subject : Mary MacNeil/Hugh MacPherson Antigonish? Date : 8 Sep 2004 9:40 AM GMT Seeking details of Mary McNeil, wife of Hugh McPherson. Mary was possibly a daughter of John 'Brown' MacNeil and Mary Grant, who lived in the Malignant Cove area in the late 1790s/early 1800s. Are these names in anyone's lineage? Any assistance greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Tracy, I've subscribed you to the Antigonish Mailing List and I'm sending your email to the list, where you intended it to go originally. MacDONALD is the most common surname (and therefore most difficult!) in Antigonish. Please write back to the list with more information about the MacDonald's you are researching. Time period, names, nicknames, area? Whatever you already know...............and where you're trying to connect. (Send the email to the address you used before - [email protected]) Welcome to the List! Linda >I was told on the geneaological site there was information about >macdonald's from Antigonish here...and to sign for >the mailing list? > >Thanks, >Tracy

Halifax Herald September 7, 2004 FRASER, Stephen Edward - 72, Highland Drive, Antigonish, passed away on September 3, 2004, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in St. Andrews, Antigonish Co., he was a son of the late John and Margaret (Carroll) Fraser. Stephen was employed at St. F.X. University for over 40 years as a cook and in various maintenance capacities. He is survived by his wife, the former Bernice Mac-Eachern; sisters, Cassie, Jane, and Anne Deveau, all of Antigonish; Mary Quirk, Toronto; Chrissie MacDonald, Sudbury; brothers, Alexander, Beauly; Bill, Sudbury; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish, on Sunday. Funeral service was held Monday, September 6, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Rev. Andrew Boyd officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Antigonish Branch of Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice. Condolences to: www.clcurry.com

At 05:17 PM 9/5/2004, you wrote: >Does anybody have any information about the ancestry of former Prime >Minister Charles Joseph 'Joe' CLARK? I have a few hints that he is >descended from M(a)cDON(N)EL(L)s from Dunmore in Antigonish County, but >can't seem to run much down online. The McDONNELLs in Dunmore are >descended from McDONNELLs in Nine Mile River. He briefly represented >Kings and Hants counties in Parliament in 2000. Joe, No help really, but......... p. 199 "The Casket...Story of a Small Town Weekly" "Another announcement concerning the Philatelic Division of the post office was made in February; the following month there was some recruitment for staff and 850 applications were received for sixty jobs. However, there was a federal election in February of 1979 with the Conservatives, under Joe Clark, whose great-grandfather was from St. Andrews, winning a minority government." Too bad it didn't mention the name of the great-grandfather. Best, Linda

Hi all - In August, my husband and I made our annual trek from Ontario to Nova Scotia to visit family - after almost 20 years away, Nova Scotia is still "home". With all the visiting that is required around the province I virtually never get to do any genealogy research during our vacations. This year however I pledged to make it back to my grandfather's (Charles Inglis) birthplace - Lochaber. I had not been back there for about 35 years so it was a real treat. The farm site is now overgrown and almost unrecognizable. The day was rainy but my brother (who lives in Pictou) and I trudged through the trees and shrubs to "steal" a piece of the rock foundation to take home with me - sorry Uncle Farlie !! We spent some time in the North Lochaber Cemetery where it appears we are related to practically everyone. Have some good shots of headstones for my database ! It was a great visit and well worth the trip. Would have liked to have had time to visit some of the local "cousins" I have touched base with online but things did not work out - oh well, there is always next year .......maybe I'll book a room at Marleen's in Antigonish ....... Sandi Corbin Waterloo, Ontario

>From: "Carolyn Wallace" <[email protected]> >To: "ns roots" <[email protected]> >Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 21:07:48 -0300 > > >Eastern Chronicle, New Glasgow, N.S., Thursday, April 16, 1942; > > Mrs. William Vinten > Antigonish > Mrs. Edith Fanny Vinten, wife of William Vinten, died suddenly at her >Pleasant Street home. She was around as usual the previous day, and retired >at the usual time. She awoke earlier in the morning with a heart attack. The >doctor was called but she had died before his arrival. > Mrs. Vinten was born in Canterbury, England, and was the daughter of the >late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dean of Canterbury. In 1907 she married William >Vinten and came here as a bride- living first at Lower South River for a >year, then moving to Sylvan Valley, where they remained until 1924. from >1924 to 1927 they lived at Point Edward, coming back to Antigonish in 1927. > Surviving besides her husband is one son Harry of Antigonish, and two >grandchildren William George and Edith Marie; five sisters, Mrs. Edgell, >Vancouver; Mrs. Thomas of Brandon , and three sisters in England. The >funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from St. James United Church. >Interment in St. James cemetery. >xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ><snip> >Carolyn Wallace >___________________________________________ >nsroots mailing list >[email protected] >http://mailman.ednet.ns.ca/cgi-bin/listinfo/nsroots

~From the Antigonish Message Board ~ Subject : Mc Donald Chisholm Author : Katrina <[email protected]> Date : 2 Sep 2004 2:28 PM GMT http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QOC.2ACE/130 Researching my g grandparents, John McDonald and Ann Chisholm. Born mid 1800's. 1901 census has then in Antigonish town, with son, William A, son, Hugh, Martin Mc Donald(nephew) and a Chishom niece in the household. Any information would be appreciated. <[email protected]>

Does anybody have any information about the ancestry of former Prime Minister Charles Joseph 'Joe' CLARK? I have a few hints that he is descended from M(a)cDON(N)EL(L)s from Dunmore in Antigonish County, but can't seem to run much down online. The McDONNELLs in Dunmore are descended from McDONNELLs in Nine Mile River. He briefly represented Kings and Hants counties in Parliament in 2000. Joe -- Joe Makowiec can be reached at: http://makowiec.org/contact/?Joe http://makowiec.org/

At 07:23 PM 9-4-2004 -0400, Linda Darling wrote: >C'mon!! Doesn't anyone have any stories to share? ;-) OK - you got me. What I Did On My Summer Vacation by Joe We had the usual grand time visiting Nova Scotia. We drove up this time - Albany, NY to the Antigonish area, plus Halifax, a bit around Hants County, and a couple of stops in New Brunswick. We put a total of 3000 miles (4.800 km) on the car. One of the things driving up enabled us to do was to visit Campobello, where we saw the FDR family retreat. FDR is a distant cousin, so I take a passing interest in him. http://www.nps.gov/roca/ Observations: - The people in the Maritimes are the nicest, most hospitable people in the world. Antigonish gets particularly high marks here. - We missed the tall ships at Halifax (http://www.novascotia.com/tallships/), but they moved on to various ports around the Maritimes, and we saw several of them in Port Hawkesbury and Arichat. The best to visit was Mircea, of Romania. She was anchored in Arichat harbor, and we were ferried out to her. But of the several ships we say, they didn't rush you through, and the crew was available to visitors. - On that same trip, we met John Donald Cameron, who runs a music shop in Port Hawkesbury. John Donald is brother to Cape Breton musician John Allan Cameron (http://www.iandavies.com/jacam-profile.htm) and a pretty fair musician himself. John Donald will ship to the States; contact me offlist for details. - We're very fortunate to be researching in Antigonish County. The resources there post, say 1850, are tremendous. Even the earlier resources are pretty good. - It's interesting to visit a place where people not only know you. They know their own great-grandparents, and odds are, they have an idea who *your* great-grandparents are. (The two may even be the same!) - Antigonish Heritage Society: -- Lister Marleen Hubley has done a listing of one of the cemeteries in the Ohio area, which is on sale as a fundraiser for the Society. It's Can$10 and available in the Museum. (http://museum.gov.ns.ca/musdir/antigonishheritagemuseum.htm) -- We also met Paul MacDonald (of the 'Big Christopher' MacDonalds of Heatherton) at the museum. Paul is working on a project to prove that all the pioneer families eventually intermarried. (This meshes neatly with my Unified Field Theory of Antigonish Genealogy: given long enough to work on it, I'll be able to link everybody who has ever lived in Antigonish County to everybody else.) -- Jocelyn Gillis of the Museum is a treasure; if you're travelling there, make sure to introduce yourself. The Museum's genealogy collection is good, and Jocelyn is quite familiar with it. - Acadian Heritage; Acadian World Congress/Congrès Mondial Acadien 2004 -- On our first visit to the Maritimes in 1995, Acadian heritage was there, but not nearly as evident as it has become in the past couple of years. This was particularly obvious this year with the Congrès. Acadian flags were everywhere - a French tricouleur with a gold star in the upper part of the blue stripe (the one near the flagpole). And there were reunions all over the province. So if you haven't been in touch with your cousins recently, or even your occasional same-surname correspondents, do get in touch, as I'll bet that they have lots of new data. More information at http://www.cma2004.com/ -- If you missed the 2004 Congrès, we saw billboards for one coming (in 2009?), to be held in New/Nouveau Brunswick. -- Listening to the CBC, we heard a commentary from an Acadian who grew up speaking French in southern Nova Scotia. He told of his sister, who moved to Montréal to pursue nursing education. Somebody approached her on the street and, in French, asked directions. She replied, again in French, giving the directions; the original questioner replied in English, 'You're not francophone.' Gives an interesting perspective. -- We had supper one day at La Cuisine Acadienne in Louisdale, CB. Unfortunately, most of the menu was /not/ Acadian; fortunately, however, the meat pie was, and it was wonderful. You could also get a poutine there, but you had to ask. Poutine is french fries with gravy and cheese; from what I've read, its origin is in Québec. These are artery-clogging to be sure, but good as an occasional treat. - Personal genealogy work -- We didn't get quite as much done this trip as I wanted; however, we did make a fair amount of progress on the M(a)cDON(N)EL(L) family of Saint Andrew's. I still haven't had time to put any of it together - our older daughter is off to college, and our younger daughter moved high schools and is playing soccer, plus work. However - I do have photos of "Heatherton Cemetery - Old Section" as identified here: http://www.rootsweb.com/~pictou/hethold.htm If you have any questions about any of them, I can potentially arrange for you to get pictures of the stones. I don't think, however, that they'll ever make the web. My 2002 grave pictures, predominantly CAMERONs and MacBride MacDONALDs, are still posted at http://makowiec.org/maritimes/2002/ -- I connected my wife's family to a group of CHISHOLMs from the Heatherton/Saint Andrew's area via the aforementioned MacDONNELLs. This family includes Jolene Chisholm; if you've done any work through Immaculate Conception Church in Heatherton in the past decade, you've run into her. -- This family also connects somehow or other to lister Don MacFarlane's family; Don, I owe you an e-mail. -- This family of McDONNELLs goes back to Nine Mile River in Hants County. The immigrant ancestors were Donald McDONNELL, who was married to Mary SCOTT. Donald lived to be 104 and died in 1858. I found what should be his grave in Nine Mile River, plus what should be a bunch of his descendants at Enfield. Enfield is just north of Halifax airport on the 102, and I suspect will be a growing area as Halifax expands out. I have a lot of data, but as of right now it's uncorrelated. If you want a look at what I have, please write. -- And as long as we're beating this topic into the ground, the family goes back to Glengarry in Scotland; Donald McDONNELL and Mary SCOTT emigrated in 1790. -- I will be going through stuff and posting it when I get time. - Apropos cemetery pictures: If you have any thoughts of doing a cemetery inventory, ***please*** do it now; if you can't do the full thing, at least gather the raw data. Acid rain is doing its thing, and stones I recall seeing several years back are now approaching unreadable. And when you go to pick out your own stone, or one for a loved one, pick the dark grey granite. Observation suggests that it lasts the best. Joe -- Joe Makowiec can be reached at: http://makowiec.org/contact/?Joe http://makowiec.org/

Halifax Herald September 5, 2004 CHISHOLM, Kathleen - 93, formerly of Robie Street, Halifax, passed away September 2, 2004, in Northwood 7 Centre. Born in Lochaber, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (MacLean) Cleary. She was a graduate of the teacher's college in Truro and in her early years, taught school in Antigonish and Guysborough counties. She was a long-time member of St. Stephen's Church, choir and the C.W.L. She is survived by daughters, Ellen Chisholm, Sheila (Jack) Henman, Waverley; son, Graham (Judy) Chisholm, Lower Sackville; grandchildren, Michael and Colleen Henman, Kelly and Colin Chisholm; sisters, Margaret Finch, Rose Fitzgerald, Rita Fraser, Mary MacDonald, and Catherine Goldsmith. She was predeceased by her husband, Archie Chisholm; sister, Ann Penny; brothers, Joe, Bernard, Bill and Ray Cleary. Arrangements are entrusted to Cruikshanks' Halifax Funeral Home, 2032 Robie St., where visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church, followed by burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations may be made to Northwood Centre.

Hi there, Here are the obits from The Casket, June 23, 2004. As always, complete obits sent upon request! Linda ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MacGILLIVARY, Joseph Daniel "Dody" - 61, Antigonish, died June 15, 2004. Born in Antigonish, and raised in Williams Point, he was a son of Mary Ellen (CONNORS) and the late John Angus "Jack the Cop" MacGillivary. [photo] MELSKI, Sister Mary Leonella, csm - 86, Bethany, Antigonish, died June 13, 2004. Born in Sydney (Whitney Pier), she was a daughter of the late Antoni and Maria (PISZCZEK) Melski. [photo] QUINN, Douglas L. - Died June 9, 2004 in Toronto. Born in Sonora, Guysborough County, he was a son of the late Edward and Laura (MAILMAN) Quinn. RAWDING, Merrill D. - 99, Liverpool, Queens County, died June 13, 2004. Born in Jordan Falls, Shelburne County, he was a son of the late Thomas and Sadie Jane (CAMERON) Rawding. CRUIKSHANK, Ruby Florence - 57, Marinette, Sheet Harbour, died June 18, 2004. Born in Gambo, Newfoundland, she was a daughter of the late Naaman and Minnie (GRANTER) Oldford. RHYNOLD, Edna Margaret - 80, Antigonish, formerly of Canso, died June 11, 2004. Born in Yankee Harbour, Guysborough County, she was a daughter of the late Maude Munroe and was raised by her grandparents, the late George and Emmiline MUNROE. LAYDEN, Dr. J. Murray, M.D. - died June 19, 2004. Born in Elgin, NB, he was a son of the late Michael A. and Margaret A. (MORGAN) Layden. LUSSIER, Mary Alice (MacLEOD) - 88, Quebec, died June 12, 2004. She was a daughter of the late John A. and Agnes (McKEOUGH) MacLeod, Antigonish. OIKLE, Adam William - 31, Halifax, died June 13, 2004. Born and raised in Antigonish, he was a son of Janet DeMILLE, Berwick and the late Russell Oikle. IN MEMORIAMs Catherine DeCOSTE [photo] who passed away June 23, 2002 George Leo SLOAN [photo] who passed away June 20/02 Angus CHISHOLM [PHOTO] 1984 (wife Kathleen) John Leo BROUSSARD who passed away June 24, 2000

Oops! I missed these 2. IN MEMORIAMs Fred L. TAYLOR who passed away June 15, 1982 Rose BENOIT who died June 16, 2000 Linda

Hi Folks, Hope everyone's enjoying their last summer weekend. Hard to believe September's here (and how much more backed up I am!!) I'm surprised there hasn't been any feedback from all the reunions that took place in Antigonish County!! C'mon!! Doesn't anyone have any stories to share? ;-) Here are the obits from The Casket, June 16, 2004. As always, complete obits sent upon request! MacDONALD, Kathleen - Halifax, died June 6, 2004. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late Judge Allan and Christine (MacKINNON) Macdonald. [photo] RICHARD, Winston Joseph - 43, Charlos Cove, Guysborough County, died June 10, 2004. Born in Charlos Cove, he was a son of Ethel (MANNETTE) Richard (Francis), Thorburn and the late Basil Richard. GOWER, E. Margaret - 94, Truro, died June 11, 2004. Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Christina (PILKATON) GUTHRO. FRASER, Florence Harriet - 88, Dartmouth, died June 4, 2004. Born in Dartmouth, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (CONRAD) Fraser. (Son Frank, Antigonish) BARRETT, Joseph A. - 78, Lower Sackville, died June 11, 2004. Born in Beaver Bank, he ws a son of the late George Willoughby and Florence (ETTER) Barrett. ALLEN, R. Thompson "Tom" - 81, Pugwash, died June 12, 2004. Born in Pugwash, he was a son of the late Manford and Beatrice (PAULEY) Allen. RHYNOLD, Douglas Gerald - 68, Phillips Harbour, Guysborough County, died June 12, 2004. Born in Phillips Harbour, he was a son of the late Martha Rhynold. SKINNER, Chester R. - 74, Toronto, formerly of Sunnyville, died June 5, 2004. IN MEMORIAMs Bobby FARRELL who passed away June 6, 1985 Daniel Alexander "Sandy" MacPHERSON {2} [photo] who passed away June 16, 2004 Jean (Wallace) PURDY [photo] who passed away June 16, 2003

To all:- Many will be involved in family get-togethers on this Labout Day weekend -- which means many getting together for barbeques and picnics before the young ones head off to school. This is an excellent time to print off Senate and House of Commons petitions -- and Page 1 MUST be included. These are downloadable at http://www/globalgenealogy.com/Census/ Addresses are given where these are to be mailed. Feel in the mood for writing letters -- printed on coloured paper, as white seems to be the official "Hill" colour. Check the following http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index6.htm/ Send a family reason for desiring the release of the 1911 census, and there are many among us! Many have GOLD ticks -- I have faith they have not changed his or her mind. We need to contact the newcomers and any letter writers are invited to use the questions on the scoreboard, changed in his or her style of writing. Should any be interested in becoming a Canada Census Committee member, we need all the assistance we can get. Just send a memo to me -- I will add you very quickly. Reason for this? There are many mail lists in Canada but it is preferred not to post all the "inter-office" memos on the mail lists -- but rather among ourselves. Things are becoming more interesting -- and as we know, Parliament does not open until October 4, 2004. We need the petitions for support of the desire to have the unrestricted release of the 1911 and later Canadian census records. There will be a census bill later -- but it must be unrestrictive and only 92 years. Postage is FREE -- even with large envelopes. Send letters to NAME / House of Commons / Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Looking for lots of mail -- do not forget Page 1 -- very important Muriel M. Davidson [email protected] Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee 25 Crestview Avenue, Brampton, ON L6W 2R8 [The address MUST be on all letters if you desire a reply]

>From: "Shirley Rathbun" <[email protected]> >Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2004 21:04:34 -0400 >To: [email protected] >Subject: Obituary - PUSHEE, GEORGE DANIEL > >Lowell Courier-Citizen, Lowell, MA, Thursday, 29 April 1937: > > GEORGE DANIEL PUSHEE > George Daniel Pushee, a resident of this city for more than 35 >years and for the past eight years residing at Dracut Centre, passed >away yesterday afternoon at St. Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness >at the age of 64 years, 4 months and 20 days. He is survived by two >sons, William F. Pushee of Salem and George Daniel Pushee Jr. of this >city; three daughters, Mrs. Daniel MacKinnon, Miss Viola M. Pushee and >Mrs. James Drury Jr., all of Dracut; two brothers, Frederick W. Pushee >of Quincy and John G. Pushee of Oak Bluffs; also by one grandson, Robert >L. MacKinnon. Mr. Pushee was employed by the New England Telephone Co. >for 43 years and retired about three years ago. He resided at 1283 >Bridge Street, Dracut. He was a member of St. Anne's Episcopal Church; >Ancient York Lodge, A. F. and A. M.; Men's Fellowship class of the >Calvary Baptist Church; Robert Sherwin Chapter, Telephone Pioneers of >America, and the Independent Brotherhood of Telephone Workers. The body >will be removed to the home of his son, George D. Pushee Jr., 1088 >Bridge Street, by Funeral Director William H. Saunders, where friends >may call after 6 p.m. on Thursday. <Here is a second post relating to the above> I'm sorry but I forgot to add that according to the Annual Town Report of Dracut, MA, Mr. Pushee was born in Antigonish, NS. Shirley ___________________________________________ >___________________________________________ >nsroots mailing list >[email protected] >http://mailman.ednet.ns.ca/cgi-bin/listinfo/nsroots