Thank you, Joe. Very helpful. Jean Simon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Makowiec" <makowiec@nycap.rr.com> To: <CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 10:38 AM Subject: [Antigonish] Placenames > In looking at an obit posted to the list this morning, I got to > wondering where a place mentioned in it is. In doing a web search, I > came across this page from the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library: > > http://www.parl.ns.ca/placenames/ > > It lists a lot of placenames for Antigonish and Pictou counties, > including historic and fairly obscure ones. > > Joe > -- > Joe Makowiec can be reached at: > http://makowiec.org/contact/?Joe > http://makowiec.org/ > > -- > This mailing list is for Antigonish County, NS, genealogy. It is gatewayed to the Antigonish County message board. More information: > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH.html > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nsantigo/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

In looking at an obit posted to the list this morning, I got to wondering where a place mentioned in it is. In doing a web search, I came across this page from the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library: http://www.parl.ns.ca/placenames/ It lists a lot of placenames for Antigonish and Pictou counties, including historic and fairly obscure ones. Joe -- Joe Makowiec can be reached at: http://makowiec.org/contact/?Joe http://makowiec.org/

Chronicle Herald June 18, 2007 MacDONALD, Norman John - 63, Harbour Centre, Antigonish Co., passed away Saturday, June 16, 2007, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish, surrounded by his family. Born in Antigonish, he was the son of the late Norman and Annabelle (MacKinnon) MacDonald. He was an outdoorsman, enjoyed the woods and nature, fishing and hunting. He was a just man and loving single father. Surviving are his daughters, Nicole Nudds, Ontario; Jemma MacDonald, Antigonish; son, Nathen MacDonald, Pictou; grandchildren, Michael Bradley Nudds and Eshan Fenix Ashe MacDonald; sister, Mary Frances Gibeault, Winnipeg. He was predeceased by brother, Jimmy. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in MacIsaac Funeral Home, 61 Pleasant St., Antigonish. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish, Rev. Andrew Gillis presiding. Burial in St. Ninian's Cemetery. www.MacIsaacs.ca

Chronicle Herald June 17, 2007 MacKENZIE, Mary Florence - Orangeville, Ont., formerly of Antigonish, passed away peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, June 15, 2007, at the youthful age of 69. She is survived by her husband, Ralph, High River, Alta.; her children, Elaine and her husband Gary Noseworthy, St. John's, N.L.; Cathy and her husband Charlie Balzan, Orangeville, Ont.; Jessie and her husband Rod DeBoer, Port Coquitlam, B.C.; Jamie and his wife Allison, Edmonton, Alta.; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; her siblings, Joe, Bernie, Gerald, Earl, Mike, Charlie, Robert, Margaret and Lorraine, and her many relatives and friends across Canada. Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Oswald and Catherine (Walsh) DeCoffe (Antigonish). She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all. The family will receive their friends in Egan Funeral Home, Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville, Ont. (519-941-2630), on Tuesday, June 19 from 6 p.m. until a celebration of Mary's life service in the chapel at 8 p.m. Following cremation, interment will take place in Caledon East Public Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Dufferin, 39 First St., Orangeville, ON L9W 2E3. Condolences for the family may be offered at: www.eganfuneralhome.com

Chronicle Herald June 12, 2007 DELOREY, Adrian Michael - 22, North Grant, Antigonish Co., passed away peacefully at home early Monday morning, June 11, 2007, after a year and a half long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family and devoted girlfriend. Adrian was born on April 29, 1985, and graduated from Dr. J.H. Gillis Regional High School in 2003. Prior to becoming ill, Adrian was a student at St. Francis Xavier University. He was studying political science and had wonderful plans of becoming a lawyer. Adrian thrived on academic life at university and was much involved in social issues. He had great interest in world politics and wanted to make a difference for the betterment of humanity. His main area of activism was as a member of the World University Service of Canada (WUSC). He was one of 20 students from across Canada chosen to go to Botswana, Africa, to partake in HIV awareness programs. His mission was unfulfilled due to his illness. Adrian will always be remembered for his beautiful smile, determination, generosity and gentle spirit. No matter what, he kept his resolve to live life to the fullest. He had many and varied hobbies including photography, cooking, and until the very end, gardening. Adrian touched the lives of so many people in his short lifetime. He had many friends from all parts of the world. Adrian is survived by his parents, Joe and Veronica (Doiron) Delorey; sister, Vanessa, at home; brothers, Adam, Vernon, Conn., and David (Lisan), Edmonton, Alta; his girlfriend, Angela MacLellan, who has been his steady companion and love since their high school days; maternal grandparents, Joe and Minnie Doiron, Pomquet; aunts and uncles and cousins who will sadly miss him. He is also survived by extended family, Jose MacLellan, Randy Drake, David, Christopher, Matthew and Amanda. He was predeceased by paternal grandparents, Leonard and Emma Delorey (Pomquet). Sincere thanks to Dr. Michael MacKenzie, whom Adam was named after; Dr. John Jensen; nurses, Kay Marie Chisholm, June Barkhouse, and all the nurses and doctors who provided such good care to Adrian. Visitation in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. in St. Francis Xavier University Chapel with Rev. Paul MacNeil presiding. Burial in Ste. Croix Cemetery, Pomquet. Memorial donations may be made to World University Service of Canada (WUSC). On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com "The world is beautiful, but it has a disease called man." ~ Nietzsche "He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." ~ Samuel Johnson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ngcart Surnames: McLellan McLean Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/574.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: McLellan family originated Pictou, Garden of Eden Area which I understand is near to Keppoch. I found a tree late yesterday that suggests Christy Ann's parents were Lauchlin and Elizabeth Campbell, but their are some odd discrepancies in it. Nick Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello Nick; My name is Margaret Anne (O'Donoghue) Enright, my grandfather was Sylvester O'Donoghue he lived On Pleasant Street Antigonish - Sylvester was the builder of St. Ninian;s Cathedral, my question to You is that I noticed in your line you note a Christy Ann McLean - in notes from Antigonish Archives I took note that my grandfather and his wife Catherine (Spruhan) employed a Christy Ann McLean I Wonder if this would be the same gal as in your line Christy Ann McLean. If you would advise I Would really appreciate it. I will be in Antigonish in Mid September. Have a great day Margaret Anne (O'Donoghue) Enright Burlington, Ontario L7S 2M5 -----Original Message----- From: can-ns-antigonish-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:can-ns-antigonish-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 9:26 PM To: CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Antigonish] McLean McLellan 1840-1900 Antigonish/Pictou This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ngcart Surnames: McLean McLellan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/5 74/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John McLellan (son of John, brother of Duncan [my line]) married Christy Ann McLean in Antigonish April 1866. She was born in Keppoch and her parents MIGHT have been Archibald and Margaret. John and Christy had 7 children as of 1881 Pictou census (John's widowed mother (also Christy, 70 y.o.) was living with them. John and Christy born circa 1843. Kids: Margaret M (or J) b. 5Mar1867 Archibald L. b. 2May1868 Christina Bell b. ca 1870 Elizabeth b. ca 1873 John D. b. ca 1875 Alexander b. ca 1878 Catherine b. ca 1880 Any info on descendants or ancestors of this family appreciated. Nick Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. -- This mailing list is for Antigonish County, NS, genealogy. It is gatewayed to the Antigonish County message board. More information: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH.html http://www.rootsweb.com/~nsantigo/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cmaclell Surnames: McLellan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/574.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HI Nick Does your McLellan family originate in Antigonish or Pictou Co. Carl Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ngcart Surnames: McLean McLellan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/574/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John McLellan (son of John, brother of Duncan [my line]) married Christy Ann McLean in Antigonish April 1866. She was born in Keppoch and her parents MIGHT have been Archibald and Margaret. John and Christy had 7 children as of 1881 Pictou census (John's widowed mother (also Christy, 70 y.o.) was living with them. John and Christy born circa 1843. Kids: Margaret M (or J) b. 5Mar1867 Archibald L. b. 2May1868 Christina Bell b. ca 1870 Elizabeth b. ca 1873 John D. b. ca 1875 Alexander b. ca 1878 Catherine b. ca 1880 Any info on descendants or ancestors of this family appreciated. Nick Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Chronicle Herald June 11, 2007 LAYES, Shirley - 57, Glen Air Estates, Antigonish Co., formerly of South River Road, died on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at home after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born in New France, Antigonish Co., she was a daughter of Irene (Tate) Bowie, Heatherton, and the late Joseph Bowie. She was a member of St. Ninian's Cathedral parish. She worked most of her life as a waitress in various restaurants in Ontario and Antigonish, and for the past 14 years at Wong's Restaurant in Antigonish. She enjoyed bowling in the mixed leagues and will be fondly remembered for her kind and caring nature. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Bill Layes; daughters: Brenda (Lennie Delorey), Dunmore; Sandra (John) Dort, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Bryden and Leah Delorey, Chelsea Dort; sisters: Theresa (Sandy) Chisholm, Heatherton; Barbara O'Brien, Heatherton. She was predeceased by sister, Mary Grant; brother-in-law, Cecil O'Brien; three grandchildren in infancy. Visitation will be held in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, today from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 a.m. in St. Ninian's Cathedral with Rev. Ray Huntley Presiding. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Merland. Memorial donations may be made to St. Martha's Palliative Care, Canadian Cancer Society or St. Patrick's Cemetery Fund. On-line condolences at: www.clcurry.com

Chronicle Herald June 11, 2007 MacEACHERN, Angus "Albert" - 87, a resident of Green Meadows Community Residence for Seniors (2001), North Grant, Antigonish Co., and 14 View St., Sydney Mines, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2007, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Ballantynes Cove, Antigonish Co., he was a son of the late Alexander (Sandy) Malcolm and Mary Kate (MacDougall) MacEachern. He was retired from the Co-operators Insurance Co., Sydney. Albert traveled every road and trail of the Cabot Trail during his years with the Co-operators and especially enjoyed taking his family on vacation to these special locations. Albert enjoyed playing bridge, long walks with his wife Kay, fishing, swimming, camping, picnics, photography, family lobster feeds, the Antigonish Highland Games, and especially his family and friends. He took great pleasure planning and maintaining his vegetable and flower garden. Albert was a veteran of the Second World War, Sergeant, Royal Canadian Artillery (Gunner, Second Battalion, Fifth LAA 86 Battery), serving in Canada, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Central Mediterranean area. In his earlier years he was heavily involved in the boxing circles in Cape Breton. Albert was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, and Saint Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish. He was a Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus, Santa Maria Council No. 2024, Sydney Mines. Surviving are his wife, Kay (Burns) MacEachern (1947), a resident of Northside Community Guest Home, North Sydney (1996); daughters, Patricia Estabrooks (Mitch), Amherst; Clare Handforth (Tim), Fort McMurray, Alta., and Malignant Cove; son, Burns (Donna), Stellarton; granddaughter, Mary-Kate Handforth, Fort McMurray, Alta.; grandsons, Kyle MacEachern, Stellarton; Shelleby MacEachern, Stellarton; stepgranddaughters, Alana Robson (Andrew), Amherst; Trisha Aylward (lan), Saint John's, N.L.; brother, Malcolm (Joan), Antigonish and Cape George; sisters, Angeline (George) Grant, Mary (the late Ranold) Gillis, Antigonish; Margie (the late John) Adams, Scarborough, Ont.; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son John in infancy; brothers, Hugh Bernard and Gillis. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in CL Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish. Funeral mass will be held in Holy Rosary Church, Ballantynes Cove, Antigonish Co., on Thursday at 2 p.m. A reception for family and friends will follow at the North Shore Fire Hall, Ballantynes Cove. Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney (on Friday). Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made to Parkinson Society Canada, Maritime Region, 830-5991 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax, NS B3H 1Y6, or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences at: www.clcurry.com

Posted recently in the Antigonish Genweb Guestbook http://www.rootsweb.com/~nsantigo/antguestbook.html He may not be on this list so reply directly to his email as well. Name: Corwin Perro <<mailto:doran258@peoplepc.com>doran258peoplepc.com> Date: 2007-05-22 Surname(s) Researching in Antigonish Perro, Boudreau, Landry Comments: I am trying to get as much information as possible. What I do know is my greatgrandfather was Cyril Perro who married Anastasia Boudreau from Pomquet in the late 1800's. Her parents were Gilbert Boudreau and her mothers name was Mary Landry. Does anybody have any more? Thank you

The births / baptismals, deaths and marriages for Grosvenor, for the most part, are held at the glebe house of St. Lawence's Parish in Mulgrave, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia. Regards, Lloyd (BOUCHER) ----- Original Message ----- From: "scanbar" <scanbar@prodigy.net> To: <can-ns-antigonish@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 3:29 PM Subject: Re: [Antigonish] Grosvenor (was Important notice re: Casket obits) > Where are the Vital Records kept for Guysborough County? I am > specifically > interested in Grosvenor records pre-1940. > > Thanks you > Barbara in Massachusetts > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Robert Brown" <robertcedric2001@yahoo.ca> > To: <can-ns-antigonish@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 4:27 PM > Subject: Re: [Antigonish] Grosvenor (was Important notice re: Casket > obits) > > >>I believe that Grosvenor was annexed to Antigonish County in the 1980's. >> >> Linda Darling <ldarling1@comcast.net> wrote: Barbara, >> >> I'm not sure if you meant to address Ray or me, but hopefully I can >> help answer your query. >> >> Grosvenor is in Guysborough County (right near the Antigonish County >> border) >> >>>From Place Names and Places : >> >> This settlement is located about a mile north west of Summers Lake, >> west of the strait of Canso, in eastern Nova Scotia. It was perhaps >> named after Robert Grosvenor, a lord of the Admiralty or Field >> Marshal Thomas Grosvenor. Lots of land were granted to: Robert and >> Thomas Kenny and John Tote in 1828; Peter and James Somers, Thomas >> Smith and Michael Flinn in 1829 and Daniel McKeough and John Wheaton >> in 1831. Some of these people probably settled soon after the grants >> were made. >> >> A postal way office was established July 1, 1871, with Samuel O'Neil >> as postmaster. Farming and lumbering are the basic industries. >> >> Two newspapers for Guysborough County are the Canso Breeze and the >> Guysborough County Advocate. >> A look at the Guysborough GenWeb site shows some transcriptions >> from The Canso Breeze 1922 - 1931. A search may turn up the names >> you are interested in. >> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~guys/cansobreeze.html >> >> Here is the link for the main >> page. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/%7Eguys/index.html >> >> Good luck with your search! >> >> Best, >> Linda >> >> >> At 11:57 AM 5/22/2007, you wrote: >>>Hi Ray, >>> >>>Where can I find obits dating back to the 1930 and before for people >>>living >>>in Grosvenor? I have been trying to find records and I am not contacting >>>the correct places as Grosvenor I don't know which County Grosvenor is >>>in. >>>I am looking for O'Neil's and Tate's. >>> >>>Thank you for all the work you do helping people. >>>Barbara >> >> -- >> This mailing list is for Antigonish County, NS, genealogy. It is >> gatewayed >> to the Antigonish County message board. More information: >> http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH.html >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~nsantigo/ >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' >> without >> the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> >> --------------------------------- >> Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the >> boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail >> -- >> This mailing list is for Antigonish County, NS, genealogy. It is >> gatewayed to the Antigonish County message board. More information: >> http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH.html >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~nsantigo/ >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' >> without >> the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > -- > This mailing list is for Antigonish County, NS, genealogy. It is > gatewayed to the Antigonish County message board. More information: > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH.html > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nsantigo/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.9/834 - Release Date: 05/06/2007 > 2:38 PM > >

The Province of Nova Scotia has put many vital statistics online. You can access it free at www.novascotiagenealogy.com scanbar <scanbar@prodigy.net> wrote: Where are the Vital Records kept for Guysborough County? I am specifically interested in Grosvenor records pre-1940. Thanks you Barbara in Massachusetts ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Brown" To: Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 4:27 PM Subject: Re: [Antigonish] Grosvenor (was Important notice re: Casket obits) >I believe that Grosvenor was annexed to Antigonish County in the 1980's. > > Linda Darling wrote: Barbara, > > I'm not sure if you meant to address Ray or me, but hopefully I can > help answer your query. > > Grosvenor is in Guysborough County (right near the Antigonish County > border) > >>From Place Names and Places : > > This settlement is located about a mile north west of Summers Lake, > west of the strait of Canso, in eastern Nova Scotia. It was perhaps > named after Robert Grosvenor, a lord of the Admiralty or Field > Marshal Thomas Grosvenor. Lots of land were granted to: Robert and > Thomas Kenny and John Tote in 1828; Peter and James Somers, Thomas > Smith and Michael Flinn in 1829 and Daniel McKeough and John Wheaton > in 1831. Some of these people probably settled soon after the grants > were made. > > A postal way office was established July 1, 1871, with Samuel O'Neil > as postmaster. Farming and lumbering are the basic industries. > > Two newspapers for Guysborough County are the Canso Breeze and the > Guysborough County Advocate. > A look at the Guysborough GenWeb site shows some transcriptions > from The Canso Breeze 1922 - 1931. A search may turn up the names > you are interested in. > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~guys/cansobreeze.html > > Here is the link for the main > page. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/%7Eguys/index.html > > Good luck with your search! > > Best, > Linda > > > At 11:57 AM 5/22/2007, you wrote: >>Hi Ray, >> >>Where can I find obits dating back to the 1930 and before for people >>living >>in Grosvenor? I have been trying to find records and I am not contacting >>the correct places as Grosvenor I don't know which County Grosvenor is in. >>I am looking for O'Neil's and Tate's. >> >>Thank you for all the work you do helping people. >>Barbara > > -- > This mailing list is for Antigonish County, NS, genealogy. It is gatewayed > to the Antigonish County message board. More information: > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH.html > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nsantigo/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > --------------------------------- > Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the > boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail > -- > This mailing list is for Antigonish County, NS, genealogy. It is > gatewayed to the Antigonish County message board. More information: > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH.html > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nsantigo/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- This mailing list is for Antigonish County, NS, genealogy. It is gatewayed to the Antigonish County message board. More information: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH.html http://www.rootsweb.com/~nsantigo/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail

Where are the Vital Records kept for Guysborough County? I am specifically interested in Grosvenor records pre-1940. Thanks you Barbara in Massachusetts ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Brown" <robertcedric2001@yahoo.ca> To: <can-ns-antigonish@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 4:27 PM Subject: Re: [Antigonish] Grosvenor (was Important notice re: Casket obits) >I believe that Grosvenor was annexed to Antigonish County in the 1980's. > > Linda Darling <ldarling1@comcast.net> wrote: Barbara, > > I'm not sure if you meant to address Ray or me, but hopefully I can > help answer your query. > > Grosvenor is in Guysborough County (right near the Antigonish County > border) > >>From Place Names and Places : > > This settlement is located about a mile north west of Summers Lake, > west of the strait of Canso, in eastern Nova Scotia. It was perhaps > named after Robert Grosvenor, a lord of the Admiralty or Field > Marshal Thomas Grosvenor. Lots of land were granted to: Robert and > Thomas Kenny and John Tote in 1828; Peter and James Somers, Thomas > Smith and Michael Flinn in 1829 and Daniel McKeough and John Wheaton > in 1831. Some of these people probably settled soon after the grants > were made. > > A postal way office was established July 1, 1871, with Samuel O'Neil > as postmaster. Farming and lumbering are the basic industries. > > Two newspapers for Guysborough County are the Canso Breeze and the > Guysborough County Advocate. > A look at the Guysborough GenWeb site shows some transcriptions > from The Canso Breeze 1922 - 1931. A search may turn up the names > you are interested in. > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~guys/cansobreeze.html > > Here is the link for the main > page. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/%7Eguys/index.html > > Good luck with your search! > > Best, > Linda > > > At 11:57 AM 5/22/2007, you wrote: >>Hi Ray, >> >>Where can I find obits dating back to the 1930 and before for people >>living >>in Grosvenor? I have been trying to find records and I am not contacting >>the correct places as Grosvenor I don't know which County Grosvenor is in. >>I am looking for O'Neil's and Tate's. >> >>Thank you for all the work you do helping people. >>Barbara > > -- > This mailing list is for Antigonish County, NS, genealogy. It is gatewayed > to the Antigonish County message board. More information: > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH.html > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nsantigo/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > --------------------------------- > Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the > boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail > -- > This mailing list is for Antigonish County, NS, genealogy. It is > gatewayed to the Antigonish County message board. More information: > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH.html > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nsantigo/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

>Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 13:09:05 -0600 >From: "Douglas Sinnis" <dsinnis@ns.sympatico.ca> >Source: CAN-NS-GUYSBOROUGH@rootsweb.com >Subject: [CAN-NS-GUYSBOROUGH] Obits(1007-1010) Johnstone, MacLean, >Greenwood, Pettipas > > > > >OBIT # 1010 - HALIFAX HERALD - 17 DEC. 1999 > >PETTIPAS, William Joseph "Billie" - 70, Glen Haven Manor, New >Glasgow, formerly of Browns Mill Road, Merigomish, died December 16, >1999, in the manor. Born in Antigonish County, he was a son of the >late Nathaniel Pettipas and Evelyn (Pettipas) Coty. He was employed >with various companies, retiring from the Department of Highways >after 20 years of service. He was a member of the Roman Catholic >Church. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Ann (Gillis) Pettipas, >Merigomish; sons, Donald Joseph, at home; William Paul, Dartmouth; >sister, Stella Fougere, Havre Boucher; one uncle and a niece. >Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, in P&K MacDonald Funeral Home, New >Glasgow. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, in St. Andrew's Roman Catholic >Church, Egerton, Rev. Robert Day officiating. Burial in the Murray's >Point Cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or the Arthritis Society. > > >Doug & Jean Sinnis

Chronicle Herald June 4, 2007 PAUL, Matilda - 94, Paq'tnkek First Nation, Afton, Antigonish Co., passed away on June 2, 2007, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Born in Pictou Landing, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Paul) Sylliboy. She worked for many families in the Antigonish area as a nanny and housekeeper. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Heatherton and St. Ann's Church, Summerside Road. She was a recipient of the Donald Marshall Sr. Elder Award in recognition and appreciation for outstanding contribution to the Mi'kmaq community and Nova Scotia. She also received an award from the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services in recognition of her role as a foster parent. She was the eldest community member of the Paq'tnkek First Nation. She is survived by daughters, Mary Freda Simmons, Paq'tnkek First Nation; Rose Julian (Robert) and Phyllis (John) Prosper, Waycobah First Nation; Delores and Mary Ann Paul, Paq'tnkek First Nation; sons, Harold Andrew Sr., Brad and John Wayne Paul, all of Paq'tnkek First Nation; David Francis, Sydney; 35 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Benjamin; foster son, Darryl Sylliboy; foster daughter, Patsy Bernard (Paul); sisters, Helen, Roszina, Nancy, Mary, Elizabeth and Kathryn; brothers, Michael, Frank, Stephen, Peter, Noel, Martin, Paul Joseph and Daniel; half-brothers, Leo Sylliboy (Eskasoni) and Ben Sylliboy (Mill Brook First Nation). Visitation will be in the family home, 19 Saqamaw Rd., Paq'tnkek First Nation, after noon today. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Heatherton, with Rev. Dan MacDonald presiding. Burial in St. Ann Cemetery, Summerside Road. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com

Chronicle Herald May 16, 2007 DeCOFFE, Catherine R. - 93, R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish, formerly of James River, passed away on May 15, 2007, in the nursing home. Born in Merland, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Bowman) Walsh. Catherine was a stay-at-home mom to 14 children. She loved to knit. Her mitts and socks warmed many hands and feet. She was loved by all who knew her. Surviving are sons, Joseph, Surrey, B.C.; Bernard (Florence), St. Andrews; Gerald, Afton; Earl, Lower Sackville; Michael (Mary), Pinevale; Charlie, Heatherton; Robert (Trina), James River; daughters, Mary MacKenzie, Toronto; Margaret Myette, Havre Boucher; Lorraine (Edwin) Andrews, South River; sister, Mary (Bill) Corbett, Dartmouth; brother, Francis Walsh, New Glasgow; son-in-law, Donnie Perro, Heatherton, and daughter-in-law, Gail DeCoffe, Lower Sackville; 42 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Oswald; sons, William, James, Norman, and Frank; daughter, Anne Perro; brothers, Willie, Leslie, Ernie, Peter, and Jimmie; daughter-in-law, Anne; granddaughter, Charlene, and great-granddaughter, Stephanie. Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be held in St. Peter's Church, Tracadie, on Friday at 3 p.m. with Rev. John Barry presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home Foundation. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com

(Resending --Forgot to put the reference!!) Chronicle Herald May 15, 2007 BOUDREAU, Anthony Reuben - 92, East Tracadie, passed away on May 14, 2007, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in East Tracadie, he was a son of the late Joseph and Louise (Delorey) Boudreau. Anthony was a machine operator with Canadian National Railways for over 20 years and prior to that was a fisherman. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served overseas in France and Germany. He was an avid card player and enjoyed reading. He is survived by his sister, Irene Pettipas, Linwood; sister-in-law; Edna Boudreau, East Tracadie; caregivers, Austin and Linda Boudreau, East Tracadie; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Rose Gallant, Lena Poirier, Ida Fougere, Eugenie Pettipas, Sister Ellen Boudreau RSCJ, Evelyn Myette, and a sister in infancy; brothers, Leonard, Raymond, Walter, and Ernest. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in St. Peter's Place, Tracadie. Funeral will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. in St. Peter's Church, Tracadie, with Rev. John Barry presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses Antigonish Branch or Antigonish County Home Care. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com -- This mailing list is for Antigonish County, NS, genealogy. It is gatewayed to the Antigonish County message board. More information: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH.html http://www.rootsweb.com/~nsantigo/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Chronicle Herald May 16, 2007 LANDRY, Arthur Joseph - 1924-2007. Art, beloved husband of Hilda, passed away on May 10, 2007, at his home in Antigonish, at the age of 82. He was born July 24, 1924. Though he had limited formal education, by the time he was 14 years of age, with the help of his father, Aimé, and brothers, George and Emile, he had successfully built and sold his first fishing vessel, having taught himself to design and build by reading Craft boat building manuals and observing how other vessels were built. The family boat building business flourished, producing as many as nine vessels per year until 1956. That year, he and his brother Emile moved to North Sydney, Cape Breton, where they worked together for three decades at the North Sydney Marine Railway. During his working years, Art became a master of many trades. He erected houses including his own built in 1952 in Petit de Grat, which is still occupied. He acquired a variety of skills, becoming a journeyman carpenter and shipwright. In the 1970s, he obtained his sea captain's license. He became a proficient auto mechanic, electrician, plumber and furnace installer. He worked as a crew foreman building overpasses on the Baddeck highway in Cape Breton and in the construction of the Seal Island Bridge. He and his brother Emile erected the wooden housing on the Englishtown ferry which is still in operation. Throughout much of his working life, Art operated his own fishing vessel. He fished cod, lobster, swordfish, halibut and whatever else the nets might catch. In his retirement years, he could often be seen at the Ballast Pier in North Sydney repairing nets, filleting fish and offering sage advice which always began, "My dear man...", a phrase which was truly self-descriptive. Art is survived in his immediate family by his wife, Mary Hilda; his son, Julien; daughter-in-law, Brenda; his grandchildren, Michelle and Marc; and his sister, Marie. He was predeceased by his father, Aimé; his mother, Cecile; his sister, Christine; his brothers, Emile and George; and his beloved sister, Helen. He is also survived by Helen's children, Irene, Leona, Annette, Claude, and Celina; and his brother Emile's daughter, Janet. Art's family wishes to express special gratitude to the Marchand family, including Aunt Marina, Uncle Helaire, Philip, his wife Laurie, Parry and his wife Sonya, and Dr. John David Chiasson, who all provided daily personal comfort and solace to Hilda and Art during the past several months. We also wish to express gratitude to all relatives and friends, too many to list, who have eased Art and Hilda's journey. A memorial service will be held in St. Ninian's Cathedral in Antigonish at 10 a.m. Friday, May 18. "My dear man indeed, may you rest in the heavenly peace you have earned!"