Jas. J. Norwood 1912 Progress Enterprise Bridgewater Enterprise News May 15, 1912. On Thursday last, Mr. Jas. J. Norwood of Baker's Settlement, passed away in death at his house. He was 89 years and six months old and for a number of years resided in Bridgewater. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Cohoon, Bridgewater; Mrs. Smith, White Rock, Kings County; and Mrs. Nathan Morash, California; and one son, Thomas, at home. The funeral on Saturday was largely attended.

Vera Agnes Hirtle 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Monday, January 17, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Vera Agnes Hirtle, 95, Oakwood Terrace, Dartmouth, died January 15, 2000, in the home. Born at Mochelle, Annapolis County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Elizabeth (Berry) Barteaux. She was employed at Moirs Chocolate for four years. She was also a soloist in the Bear River Baptist Church Choir. She enjoyed cooking. Surviving are son, Gerald and wife, Minnie, Dartmouth; sister, Rita Eileen Clarke, Oakwood Terrace; two grandchildren. She was predceased by her first husband, Waldo Chute; second husband, Clayton Hirtle. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Atlantic Funeral Home, Dartmouth, Rev. David Turner officiating. Burial to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Donations to Dartmouth General Hospital.

Howard Frederick Atwood 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Monday, January 17, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Chrisite Howard Frederick Atwood, 63, Barrington, died January 15, 2000, at home. Born at River Head, he was a son of the late Howard Sr. and Mary Alice (Worthen) Atwood. Surviving are sons, Wayne, Ricky, Jason, Port Latour; daughters, Darlene Blades, Ontario; Laurie Atwood, New Minas; Dawn Atwood, Brooklyn; Brenda Atwood, Clark's Harbour; brothers, Eldridge, Vacil, Oak Park; Curtis, Carleton, James, British Columbia; George Wood's Harbour; Walter, Shag Harbour; Benjamin, River Head; Lindsay, Doctor's Cove; sisters, Mary Hopkins, Oak Park; Judy Nickerson, River Head; Elaine Stewart, Shelburne; Linda Nickerson, Karen Kenney, Clark's Harbour; Kathleen Atwood, Barrington Passage; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. He was predeceased by daughter, Nancy Rose; one granddaughter. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, Tuesday and Wednesday fuenral 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev.Edwin Allen officiating, all in H. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Barrington. Family flowers only. Donations to any charity.

OBIT # 5554 - EASTERN CHRONICLE - 22 AUGUST 1940 The death of SUTHERLAND MacDOUGALL occured at his home , Acadia Avenue, Stellarton, following an illness of about a year. He was born at Stellarton 60 years ago., the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. JOHN ALLAN MacDOUGALL, and was the last surviving member of the family. For the past 18 years he was manager of the Albion Mine of the Acadia Coal Company, and was held in high esteem by employers and employees. Mr. Sutherland was a member of Sharon-St.John United Church and contributed liberally to its support. He was also an active member of Fuller Lodge, I.O.O.F., and Past Grand of the Order. Surviving are his wife and one daughter, MRS. NEWMAN S. MacDONALD, New Glasgow; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was made at Brookside cemetery.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 29 December 1959 ELLEN DOUGLAS, one of River John's oldest and best know residents passed away on Dec. 22, at Sutherland Memorial Hospital, Pictou where she had been a patient for two weeks. Miss DOUGLAS celebrated her 92nd birthday on Nov. 26. Born in River John, she was the eldest daughter of the late John and Chirsty (LANGILLE) DOUGLAS and lived her entire life in this village. In her younger day she taught school and was very active in the work of St. George's Presbyterian Church, being for years an outstanding Sunday School teacher, and a charter and life member of St. George's Women's Missionary Society. She has been in failing health for some time and for the last six years had been tenderly cared for by Miss Estelle MacKENZIE, a distant relative. In her immediate family she is survived by one sister, Christobell, Mrs. Duncan MATHESON, and a niece, Mrs. Helen HALPERIN, all of San Francisco. A brother, Sandy, Predeceased her many years ago. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 24, from St. George's Church, conducted by the student minister, Mr. E.F. DEWAR, assisted by Rev. H. Harold MacDONALD of Salem United Church. In his address Mr. DEWAR referred to the mark Miss DOUGLAS had left in this community by her Christian life and teaching of the children. Hymns sung were "The Lord's My Shepherd", "By Cool Siloam" and "Abide With Me". The pall bearers were George and James BAILLIE, Austin DOUGLAS, Donald CRAIG, Ralph LANGILLE and George DOUGLAS. Interment took place at the family plot in St. George's Church cemetery. There were many lovely floral offerings. Among those from a distance attending her funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Charles MATHESON and daughter, Miss Isobel MATHESON, and Isaac MacQUARRIE, Hopewell; Mr. and Mrs. Noble HAYMAN, Waugh's River; George BAILLIE, Trenton, and Mrs. Daisy MacKAY, Tatamagouche.

Oressaa Viola Kaulback 1975 Bridgewater Bulletin Mrs. Oressa Viola Kaulback, 76, of 642 Hillside Avenue, Rumford, Maine, died Tuesday June 17, 1975, at Cozy Nest Nursing Home. She had been a patient there for six months. She spent her summers at Parkdale where they purchased the home schoohouse for a delightful summer home. Born at Parkdale August 24, 1898, she was a daughter of Tupper and Matilda (Rafuse) Rhodenizer; a family of 15; nine brothers and six sisters. Oressa was a member of the Rumford First Baptist Church, also the Philatre Club, and the Greater Rumford Citizens Club. She was married to Laurin Kaulback on June 20, 1920, who survives. Her immediate family includes six daughters: Mrs. Geneva Thierault, Mrs. Ruby Greenwood, of Derby, Vermont; Mrs. Madeline DuGuay, Mrs. gGadys Gilbert, Mrs. Phyllis Richard, Mrs. Ruth Gill, all of Rumford; a son, Laurin (Ted) of Rumford Centre; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Phillips of Ontario; Mrs. Florence Wright, East Dalhousie, Nova Scotia; Mrs. Daisy Fletcher, Hillsboro, New Brunswick; brothers, Perry of Weld; Colonel Leon of New Glasgow; and Milton of Parkdale; 27 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Friday from Mender and Son Funeral Home. Hymns were favourites," In The Garden" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Tribute was paid to her life-long faithful service to her church and her family; Rev. Walter Wakeman officiating. Burial in the Demerritt, West Peru.

Mrs. Harriet Card 1912 Progress Enterprise Bridgewater Enterprise News April 24, 1912. The death of Mrs. Harriet Card, widow of W.H. Card, occurred Saturday in the 90th. year of her age at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gideon Wile.

Mrs. Zacharias Kaulback Handwritten date: November 18, 1946. New Germany, November 20- Following a long illness, the death of Mrs. Zacharias Kaulback occurred at the home of her son, Ormand Kaulback, Maplewood, on November 18. Formerly Hanorah Wentzell, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Susan Frank Wentzell and was born at Maplewood 75 years ago. For a number of years, Mrs. Kaulback and her husband resided with their children in Rumford, Maine and it was there that Mr. Kaulback died. Mrs. Kaulback returned to Maplewood where she remained for the past several years. Surviving is one daughter, Goldie, Mrs. Morley Wentzell, Rumford; seven sons, Elmer, Ormand, and Willis of Maplewood; Laurie, Theodore, Frank, and Lloyd, all of Rumford; also three sisters, Alice, widow of Dimmock Spidle, Forest Glade, Annapolis County; Lucy, Mrs. Conrad; and Hattie, Mrs. Willie Bezanson, both of Brickton, Annapolis County; and two brothers, Heman Wentzell of Brickton and Chipman Wentzell of Parkdale. There are fourteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services have been arranged for November 21, at the Parkdale-Maplewood Baptist Church.

Zacharias Kaulback Handwritten date: November 26, 1940. New Germany, November 29- The death occurred at Rumford, Maine, on Tuesday, November 26, of Zacharias Kaulback, a native of Maplewood, who for the last two years had been residing at the home of his son, Lloyd, in that city. The body was brought home and burial was made in the cemetery at Parkdale on Friday afternoon. Mr. Kaulback was born at Foster's Settlement (now Parkdale) 74 years ago, son of the late Edward and Sarah (Varner) Kaulback. Of this family, surviving members are three brothers, Samuel of Falkland Ridge; Obediah of Maplewood, and Wellington of Weld, Maine; and four sisters, Ellie, widow of William Banks, Maplewood; Alice, widow of Thomas Weldon, Lawrence, Mass.; Victoria, widow of Havelock Jacques, Seattle; and Elizabeth, wife of Judson Wentzell ,Turner, Mass. In his immediate family, there remain his wife, before marriage Nora Wentzel, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wentzel of Maplewood, herself being seriously ill in hospital at Rumford; and seven sons and one daughter of the nine children born to them. The sons are Elmer of Maplewood; Laurie, Theodore, and Lloyd of Rumford; Frank of Long Island, New York; Willis of Rockland of Rockland, Kings County; and Orman of Berwick; and the daughter is Goldie, wife of Morley Wentzel of Rumford. Another daughter, Susie, died in early childhood.

OBIT # 5546 - UNKNOWN PAPER - 16 FEBRUARY 1943 Sonora: February 16, 1943 - The death of Mrs. Catherine Burns occurred at her home in Arlington, Mass, at the age of 70 years. She was the daughter of the late Seth and Sarah Crooks, of Liscomb. Mrs. Burns husband, William H. of Sonora, predeceased her 29 years ago. She is survived by two daughters and four sons, Mrs. Alex Coombs, Mrs. James Reid, Arthur, Everett and Wilfred, all of Arlington, and Edward, R.C.N.V.R., Dartmouth. Two brothers also survive, Captain Arthur, Melvin Square, and Deamis, New York. Interment was made at Sonora.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 17 MARCH 1966 GEORGE KENNAN, 79, of Rt. 1, Box 1712, Gig Harbor, died Thursday in a Tacoma hospital. He was born in Blue Earth County, Minn., and had lived on the Peninsula 47 years. Mr. KENNAN was a self-employed carpenter and farmer and a member of the Rosedale Union Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ethel; and numerous nieces and nephews in the Gig Harbor area. Services are announced Friday by the Haven of Rest, Gig Harbor. (Note: Written on the obit, the 47 in "47 years" is circled and beside it written 37 years.)

Watson Aubrey Greek 1995 Halifax Mail Star Published: Monday, August 21, 1995. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Watson Aubrey Greek, 75. Halifax, died August 19, 1995, at Camp Hill Medical Centre. Born at Blue Rocks, he was a son of the late Soloman and May (Knickle) Greek. He worked with The Halifax Herald Limited until retirement in 1984. He was an avid model boat builder. Surviving are his wife, the former Marilyn Tanner; daughter, Celeste (Mrs. Dereck Tower), Cole Harbour; son, Edgar, Halifax; sister, Lois (Mrs. Seaworth Croft), Blue Rocks; brother, Charles, Blue Rocks; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Terence. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in Edgewood United Church, Rev. John Tapscott officiating. Burial 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Upper Blue Rocks Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Edgewood United Church.

Beulah May Landry 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Thursday, February 17, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Chrisite Beulah May Landry, Dartmouth, died February 15, 2000, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born at Lower Jordan Bay, Shelburne County, she was a daughter of the late Burns and Harriett (Thorburn) Locke. Her various careers over the year included owner/operator of both the South Park Beauty Salon and South Park Tourist Lodge Halifax, later retiring as a nurse from the Old Halifax Infirmary Hospital. In later years she devoted her talents to sewing, knitting, and the making of crafts and was a member of the Dartmouth Handcrafters Guild. She is survived by sons, Donald and wife Bernice, Dartmouth; John and wife Norma, Miami; sisters, Minnie and Hilda; brother, Edgar; granddaughters, Shelley, Sheri, Susanne, Charmaine, and great-grandchildren, Lauren, Nason, Jenna. She was predeceased by her husband, John Everett; sister, Murial and brother, Alden. Family will receive visitors Friday, February 18, from 6 p.m. until service time at 7 p.m., in Mattatall Funeral Home, Dartmouth, Rev. Harvey Seasons officiating. Burial will take place in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Zenas Hirtle 1914 Progress Enterprise Published: August 5, 1914. On Monday, during the heavy thunderstorm, Mr. Zenas Hirtle of Kingsburg was returning from the fishing grounds and as his boat neared the shore, appearance showed something was wrong. Some persons went out in another boat and discovered the lifeless body of Mr. Hirtle in the boat. It is not known if he was struck by lightning or death was caused by heart failure. He leaves a widow, three daughters, and one son, and was 66 years of age.

Earl Schmeisser 1914 Progress Enterprise Park's Creek News July 22, 1914. Earl, son of Captain and Mrs. William Schmeisser, who was landed from the schooner "Carl S." at Tignish, Prince Edward Island, died on the 11th. inst. The body was accompanied home by his mother and brother, Arthur, and was buried in the Riverside Ceemtery on the 14th. inst. Rev. D.K. Fetterly officiated. The family has our deepest sympathy in their sad bereavement.

Edward George Higney 2009 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Tuesday, July 7, 2009. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Edward George "Ted" Higney- It is with great sadness that the family of Edward George "Ted" Higney, 82, of East LaHave, announce his passing on July 5, 2009, at home. Born at Dartmouth, he was a son of the late John and Kathleen (Simpson) Higney. Ted served during the Second World War with the Merchant Marines. After the war he was an able bodied seaman with Imperial Oil and worked on various ocean going freighters. He then spent the remainder of his working life at sea as a cook on various scallop draggers out of the port of Riverport. Those who knew Edward, "Uncle Ted", will remember his love for family and the enjoyment he found in spending special times with his grandchildren at home. He was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed reading and sharing poetry. He will be truly missed by those who knew and loved him. He is survived by daughters, Nancy (David) Anderson, Upper LaHave; Barbara (Brian) Bond, Chester; Elizabeth "Betty" (Junior) Skinner, Lunenburg; Paulette Higney, Rhodes Corner; Mary Ann (Darrell) Mossman, Bayport; Jacqueline (Albert) Parsons, Corner Brook; sons, Edward Higney "Ted",Cherry Hill; Scott (Lorri) Higney, East LaHave; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Harvey, Centre Burlington; nephews, John Roberts, Middle LaHave; Terry (Stacey) Roberts, Upper LaHave; niece, Sandy (David) Roy, Chester Basin. Edward was predeceased by his wife, Mary Hilda Higney; brothers, Maurice, John, William, Robert, Charles, Eric, Pat, and James; sister, Elizabeth "Betty" and nephew, Eric Roberts. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, where a service to celebrate Edward's life will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia.

J. Harold Bedgood 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Wednesday, February 2, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie J. Harold Bedgood, 79, Liverpool, died January 29, 2000, in the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Harold and Rosalie (McKenzie) Bedgood. He was self employed most of his working life, owning and managing apartments and stores. Surviving are sister, Ruth Gardner, Sandy Cove, Queens County; a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a number of brothers and sisters. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. Graveside memorial service 11 a.m. Thursday in Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Bog Road, Liverpool, Canon K.M. Vaughan officiating. No flowers by request. Donations to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or to any charity.

Chester Lawrence Bower 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Wednesday, February 2, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Chester Lawrence Bower, 74, Upper Ohio, Shelburne County, died February 1, 2000, in the Roseway Hospital, Sandy Point. Born at Upper Ohio, he was a son of the late James and Beatrice (Jones) Bower. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved gardening and was a great card player. He was a school bus driver for the Selburne District School board for 27 years. Surviving are sons, Spencer, Karamat, Ontario; Kerry and Janice, Hornpayne, Ontario; Chris and Randy, Upper Ohio; daughters, Yvonne Hemeon, Shelburne and Marsha Bower, Upper Ohio; brother, Lindsay, Calgary; sisters, Emma Harris, Welshtown; Grace Swayne, Calgary; grandsons, Jason and Brian; great-granddaughter, Mekayla. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth (Harris); son, Dale; brothers, Melvin and Spencer. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday; Royal Canadian Legion service 7 p.m. Thursday; funeral 2 p.m. Friday, all in H.M. Huskilson Funeral Home, Shelburne, Rev. Sid Snow officiating. Burial in Upper and Middle Ohio Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Upper and Middle Ohio Church or any charity.

OBIT # 5544 - EASTERN CHRONICLE - 7 JANUARY 1941 First drowning accident of the year in Pictou County occured Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in the hot water pond above the Allan shaft behind the Red Row, when Betty, five and Mary, eight, children of Mr. and Mrs. John Lawrence who reside in the Row, were trapped under the icy waters of the inlet below the flume from the Allan shaft. The two little girls were skating on the ice in the inlet which is about six inches thick when they skated off the ice into the open water which is about eight feet at that point. Rita Lucas, 17, who resides with the Lawrence family ran down the bank to the ice, scantily clad, and attempted to grasp Mary. She lost her balance and fell in herself. Tom Watson hurriedly ran down to the ice and managed to pull the Lucas girl to safety, after the plucky attempt to save the two children. Police were notified and the Acadia Dragermen under Captain William Baudoux, used poles with hooks attached to ends , in the attempt to locate the bodies in the open part of the pond. Assisting in the rescue work were the Stellarton police and town engineer Dan MacEachern and a number of miners. James White, first aid man at the Allan shaft, was present to attempt to revive the children should their bodies be recovered in time. The body of Marion was recovered about noon and that of Betty about three hours later, much too late for resuscitation. Dr. W.H. Robbins, coroner, New Glasgow decided that an inquest was unnecessary. Marion Lawrence who was seven on December 14, was in Grade Two and Betty who would have been six in march, was in Grade One in Lourdes Parish School. Both were bright, lovable children, popular with their school mates and engagingly took part in the recent Christmas concert at the school. In the home where they were the centre of affection, their tragic passin comes as a schock to the grief stricken parents. Mr Lawrence is employed at number seven (becomes hard to read, maybe) mine of the Acadia Coal Company (unable to read remaining few lines, unable to even count them.)

UNKNOWN PAPER - 25 FEBRUARY 1957 J. DOUGLAS OLIVER - The passing at the Tatamagouche Red Cross Hospital on Monday, February 18, of James Douglas OLIVER removed from Oliver, the community where he was born and in which he lived his entire life, excepting for short visits to U.S.A. and Albert, a highly respected and beloved citizen. Until his retirement three years ago, due to a severe illness, he carried on with success and skill the business of farming and mill operator. He always took a great interest in all that concerned the community. Mr. Oliver always found keen enjoyment in the fellowship of his friends and neighbors. He was a member and elder of West New Annan United Church. A valued member of I.O.O.F. He was 53 years of age. During his three sick years, he was tenderly cared for by his wife, Bessie. Through the many days of suffering he remained patient, cheerful and interested in all the work of his family and friends. With the exception of the times when he was in the V.G. Hospital, Halifax, and Tatamagouche Red Cross Hospital, there were very few days that his wife didn't take him for a car ride. The week before he died, his brother David Oliver, Blairmore, Alberta, flew home to spend a week with him. Douglas always found time to give counsel and a friendly word of encouragement to everyone. This was evident on the day of his funeral when there wasn't seating capacity for his friends that gathered at West New Annan United Church. He leaves to mourn their loss, his widow, the former Bessie MUNRO, Tatamagouche, three brothers, William, of Cowley, Alberta, who flew home to attend the funeral, David W. and Roach, both of Blairmore, Alberta, and five sisters, Bessie, at home; Mary, (Mrs. Wm. CARRUTHERS), Oliver; Gertie, Blairmore; Nettie, (Mrs. Chas. SWAN), Debert; Bertha (Mrs. Leonard GILES), Wentworth; and nine nephews and 14 nieces. A short service was held at his home on February 21 at 1.30 p.m., conducted by Rev. G. DECKER. A hymn, "Abide With Me", was sung. The cortege then moved to West New Annan United Church. Rev. G. DECKER read Psalm 116 and gave a message. Music was in charge of Mrs. Harold MATHESON. Hymns sung were: "The Lord Is My Shepherd", "The Beautiful Garden of Prayer" and "Meet Me There." Pallbearers were members of the I.O.O.F. Bruce TUCKER, Aubrey RUSHTON, Elmon BELL, Sidney BONNYMAN, John MacKAY and Carl BELL. The floral tributes were beautiful. Interment was in Bell Gift Cemetery. Harry BONNYMAN, Tatamagouche, was funeral director. The members of I.O.O.F. held a short service at the grave, conducted by Henry COLE, Jim McPHERSON, and Joe STEVENSON.