UNKNOWN PAPER - 27 JULY 1984 J. CARL MACLEOD, 68, dies in drowning accident. River John, Pictou County - J. Carl MacLEOD, 68, of River John, died Wednesday in Newfoundland as a result of a drowning accident. Born in Denmark, N.S., he was the son of the late R. Edgar and Daisy (SWAN) MacLEOD. Before retirement, he and his son owned a hardware and building supply business in River John. He was a licensed embalmer and funeral director, and a partner in MacLeod's Funeral Home. Active in church and community affairs, he was a member, elder and clerk of session of Salem United Church. He was also a member of the choir for more than 40 years. He was a member of Pictou Presbytery. He was a member of the Oddfellows Lodge and this year, received his 40-year jewel. He was a former member of the Pictou County Municipal Council; a member of the River John Fire Department; and a charter member of Brule Shore Golf Course. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was survived by his wife, the former Irene GILES; two daughters, Diane (Mrs. Robert SHINK), of Montreal West, Joan (Mrs. Peter SMALL) of London, England; a son, Ned of River John; a sister, Thelma (Mrs. Aurel BLANCHARD), of Saint John, N.B.; a half-brother, Robert of Earltown; five grandchildren; two nephews and a neice. The body will be at MacLeod's Funeral Home in River John after 7 p.m. today. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Salem United Church with Rev. Jeanne STRIGHT officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Denmark. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mitchell and Methodist Pioneer Cemetery or the Salem United Church memorial fund.

Mrs. H. Lois Publicover 1978 Bridgewater Bulletin Mrs. H. Lois Publicover, widow of Seaforth Publicover, died Saturday, April 8, at Harbour View Haven, Lunenburg. Born at Union Square, she waas the former Lois Silver, daughter of the late William and Louise (Fancy) Silver. Surviving are a daughter, Olive (Mrs. Max Haughan), Conquerall Bank; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Olivia (Mrs. Angus MacKay), Union Square; and two brothers, Locke and Clarence, both of Union Square. She was predeceased by her husband, seven sisters, and one brother. Fuenral service was held Monday at 2:30 p.m. from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgewater, Rev. W. Gustafson officiating. Burial at Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater.

Obedaih Conrad 1928. Progress Enterprise Published: August 15, 1928. The funeral of the late Obediah Conrad who was drowned on the fishing grounds and whose body was recovered and forwarded to Lunenburg for burial, was held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. W.E. Ryder, rector of St. John's Anglican Church, officiated. The deceased is survived by a wife and four children. Interment was in Lunenburg Cemetery.

Anthony James Langille 2006 Halifax Chronicle Herald Anthony James Langille, 86, formerly of Blockhouse, passed away November 11, 2006, in Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay. Born at Newburne, he was a son of the late Winnifred Langille. He was raised by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Langille, Fauxburg. He was retired from National Sea Products, Lunenburg, where he had worked on the scallop processing line. He enjoyed working in his garden and sport fishing. He is survived by sister, Winnie (Armond) Faulkenham, Northwest; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, LaVerna Marguerite (Crossland); brothers, St.Clair Veinotte and Cecil Veinotte. Visiting will be 1-2 p.m. Wednesday in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay, followed by a graveside service at 2:30 p.m. in Garden of Rest Cemetery, Blockhouse, Rev. Stephen Kristenson officiating. Memorial donations may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Mahone Bay or The Lodge that Gives, Halifax.

Clyde Lenly Veinot 1998 Halifax Chronicle Herald At. Saint John Regional Hospital on Saturday, February 28, 1998, Clyde L. Veinot, Hatfield Point, age 77, husband of Geraldine Margaret (Steeves) Veinot. Surviving are his wife; daughter, Carol Anne and Walter (Skip) Masson, Saint John; son, Ross and Beverly, Springfield; grrandchildren, Andrew and Angela Veinot, Springfield; Kimberly and Dan White, London, Ontario; Kevin Briggs, Scarborough; great-grandson, Luke Alexander White; two stepdaughters; three stepsons; 11 step-grandchildren; two step-great-great grandchildren; sister, Jennie Veno, Newburn; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; special friend, Charles Whitenect. Predeceased by his first wife, Marion Belle (Earle) Veinot; sister, Elizabeth; and his buddies, Charlie Burrs, John Coleman, Burton Short, and Jurne Thorsen. Resting at Sherwood's Funeral Home, Norton, today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in Trinity Anglican Church, Springfield, Tuesday, March 3, 1998, at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Kiersteadville Cemetery in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, or memorial of donor's choice.

Old Newburne Cemetery DOREY Benjamin 1867-1949 Ellen 1879-1897 Beatrice died 1900 10 days Benjamin Dorey 1949 Bridgewater Bulletin The death of Benjamin Dorey occurred at his home in New Burne on Tuesday, February 1, in his 82nd. year. He was a son of the late Henry Benjamin and Lucy Ann Dorey. He is survived by one son, Demas, of Scarsdale; and one brother, Trueman of Elmwood; and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. His wife, the former Ellen Nass, also a daughter, Nora, predeceased him some years ago. The funeral service was held in the Anglican Church on Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mr. Martell. Hymns sung were "Forever With the Lord" and "Peace, Perfect Peace." Pall-bearers were Oren Jodrey, Robert Jodrey, Warren Veinotte, and Perry Veinotte.

OBIT # 5069 - EASTERN CHRONICLE - 26 AUGUST 1935 Mrs. L. H. BETTS-The death occured in Wallace on Sunday evening, at the age of 83 years, of ANNIE MacKAY BETTS, widow of the late L.H.BETTS of that place. Mrs.Betts, while ailing for the past year, was visiting her daughter, Mrs. A.E. MacKENZIE here for three weeks, returning to her home last Friday, and passing peacefully away on Sunday. Mrs.BETTS was born and married in Wallace, and lived all her life there, where she was loved and respected. Wherever she went she made friends, who will grieve at her death. She was a fine type of woman with splendid characteristics devoted to her church, her family and her friends. She will be much missed in those circles in which she was a beloved member. She leaves to mourn the passing of a dear and devoted mother, two daughters, ANNIE,Mrs.E.S. MacKENZIE, of New Glasgow and MARGARET, at home and five sons, NORMAN and ALEXANDER at home; DONALD and Capt. ROLAND in Montreal, and WALLACE in Halifax.The funeral will be held at the home of the deceased in Wallace.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 28 DECEMBER 1985 ALBERT WAYNE MOORE, 37, of Harmony Road, Truro, died Saturday at home. Born in Truro, he was a son of Mrs. Hazel (MAYNARD) MOORE and the late Edward MOORE. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, the former Jeanne STEEVES; a daughter, Doreen, at home; three sons, Wayne, Victoria, B.C.; Edward and Richard, at home; six brothers, Eric, Clarence, Sylvester, Bill, Gary and Leon, all of Truro; nine sisters, Rose (Mrs. Ira TUFFS), Lunenburg; Shelly (Mrs. Norman MacKEITH), Fredericton; Lillian (Mrs. Eric MacKAY) and Wanda (Mrs. Randy MacLEAN), both of Harmony Road; Dianne (Mrs. John SABOUREN), Valerie and Ruth (Mrs. George DAVIDSON), all of Truro; Shirley (Mrs. Robert SIBLEY), Brookfield; Gloria, Brookside. The body is in Mattatall's Funeral Home, Truro, where funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Daniel SWIM officiating. Spring burial will be in Harmony Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity.

Abel Jodrey 1939 Bridgewater Bulletin The death of Abel Jodrey which took place at his home in New Germany, on Monday, January 16th., after a short illness, at the age of eighty-five years, removes one of the oldest citizens of the community. He was the son of the late Nicholas and Sophia Jodrey, Maitland. He is survived by one brother, Cornelius Jodrey, Blue Mountain, Kings County; a son, Theophilus, who resides at home; a daughter, Lida (Mrs. Leigh Veinotte), New Germnay; also seven grand-children. After a short service at the home on Wednesday afternoon, the cortege proceeded to St. John's-in-the-Wilderness Anglican Church, of which the deceased was a faithful member. Rev. C. Veinot officiated.

Mildred Feindel 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Mildred Feindel, Bridgewater, passed away July 29, 2001, in Harbour View Haven hHome for Special Care, Lunenburg. Born at Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late Winfred and Bessie Ritcey. Mildred will be sadly missed by son, John, Calgary; daughter, Susan, Chester Basin; sister, Judy, Worcester, Mass.; grandchildren, Ksenia, Adrianna, Desmond, Avril; great-grandchild, Lilliwyn. She was predeceased by her husband, Glendon; sister, Frances. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Bridgewater United Church, Rev. Ivan Norton officiating. No flowers by request. In lieu of flowers, Mildred and family wish memorial donations be given to Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg. There will be no visitation in the funeral home by request. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater.

OBIT # 5059 - EASTERN CHRONICLE - 22 AUGUST 1935 Miss AMELIA GORDON-The death occured on Tuesday afternoon of this week in Pictou of Miss AMELIA GORDON, the youngest and last surviving member of the family of the late Mr.and Mrs.WILLIAM GORDON. She had been an invalid for several years, but was always bright and interested in the affairs of the community. She was a Presbyterian all her life, being a faithful and devoted member of St.Andrew's church. She endowed a room in Sutherland Memorial Hospital and was interested in all schemes for the betterment of community life. Her family was one of the oldest in Pictou County, her mother being one of five sisters, four of whom married and lived in Pictou , and of these families Miss Gordon was the last direct descendant living in Pictou town. Mrs. J. WILLIAM GORDON, Bermuda, is a sister-in-law, and she and her daughter, Mrs. JOHN HARVEY are in Pictou at present. Rev. ALEXANDER M.GORDON, of Quebec and Mr.HUNTLEY GORDON, of Hamilton, Ont.are nephews. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon at her home "Kildonan", Denoon Street, and was largely attended.

UNKNOWN PAPER - 15 OCTOBER 1970 VIOLA MAY SWAN, 69, died at Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche after a lengthy illness on September 8. She was the daughter of the late George and Catharine MARSHALL. She is survived by her husband, Leonard SWAN, four sons: Warren, of Point Tupper, N.S.; Earl, London, Ont.; Arnold, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba; and George, Sydney Mines, Cape Breton; four sisters: Mrs. Muriel LORD, Saybrook, Conn.; Olive (Mrs. Russell MINGO), The Falls; Minnie (Mrs. Sherman TUTTLE), Wentworth; and Mrs. Marguerite MacINTOSH, Truro; and one brother Ernest MARSHALL, Mansfield, Mass., 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held from West New Annan United Church on September 10 conducted by Rev. A.G. KELLOWAY and a former pastor, Rev. Gordon DECKER, of Nappan. Pallbearers were John MacKAY, John JOHNSON, Elmon BELL, Laurie SWAN, Frank MacDONALD and Delbert VINCENT. The service at the graveside was conducted by Rev. Mr. BUTT of United Church, Port Hawkesbury.

Murray LeRoy Nauss The community of Chester and surrounding area was shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Murray LeRoy Nauss, of kind and lovable disposition. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The son of Ella M. and the late A. Gordon Nauss, he was 37 years old. During his early years he attended Chester Elementary and High School He was self-employed. He is survived by his mother; brother Albert; four sisters, Helen (Mrs. Austin Morash), Ruth (Mrs. Walter Zinck); Edna (Mrs. Willard Morash); and Dora (Mrs. Ed Lenahan. He was predeceased by his father, a brother, and a sister. Funeral service was held in St. Stephen's Anglican Church and the service was conducted by Rev. E. Tuck, assisted by Dr. M.A. Gibson. Burial was in St. Stephen's Cemetery.

Mildred Aileen Pyke 1992 Halifax Chronicle Herald Mildred Aileen (Alice) Pyke, 77, Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg, died July 4, 1992, in the home. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Hedley N. and Lavinia A. (Smeltzer) Pyke. She was a member of Central United Church, Lunenburg. She is survived by a half- brother, Douglas Pyke, Lunenburg, a niece and a nephew. The body was cremated under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg, Rev. Vincent Ihasz officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care or any charity.

Robert Joudrey 1933 Bridgewater Bulletin Published: July 4, 1933. On Friday, June 23, Robert Joudrey, youngest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Joudrey, of Bridgewater, passed pecefully away at the Dawson Memorial Hospital, at the early age of 8 years and 9 months. The deceased had been in failing health but a short time. His death was a great shock to his relatives and friends and he will be missed by his playmates.Besides a sorrowing father and mother, he leaves to mourn their loss, two sisters and four brothers: Nellie, Phyllis, Cecil, Douglas, Frank, and Charles. The funeral was conducted on June 26th. from his home on King Street. The service was conducted by Rev. G.W. Bullock, pastor of the Anglican Church. The remains were laid to rest in Brookside Cemetery.

Aylesford Union Cemetery L.LeRoy Patterson, Mar 6 1884 - May 4 1947, his wife Agnes M., Aug 18 1884 - Sept 20 1927 The Register, Berwick, NS published 8 May 1947 L. LeRoy PATTERSON AYLESFORD, May 6 - The death of Lambert LeRoy Patterson, Aylesford Mountain, occurred Saturday, may 4. He had been in ill health for some time and had spent the last six months in bed. Mr. Patterson was born at Aylesford Mountain, March 6, 1884, son of Charles A. and Lavinia (Bowlby) Patterson, and spent his entire life on the homestead. His wife, the former Miss Agnes Clem, Aylesford Mountain, died in 1922. Surviving are five sons - Lester and Avon, Waltham, Mass.; Cyril, Earl and Ralph, Aylesford Mountain; four daughters - Mrs. Leon Ackles (Edna), Welsford; Mrs. Charles Bannon (Dorothy), Newton, Mass.; Mrs. Charles Loomer (Beatrice), and Mrs. Frank Mapplebeck (Madeline), Aylesford , and nine grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers - Leander, Antrim, N. H., and Stanley, Aylesford; three sisters - Mrs. Annie Ames, Pittsfield, Me.; Mrs. Hedley Graves, Aylesford; Mrs. Allan Cook, Ogunquist, Me. Funeral services were held in Aylesford Baptist Church, of which he was a member, Monday afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Rev. H. L. Mitton. Burial was in Aylesford cemetery. Pallbearers were Wilbert Cashman, Roy Balsor, Hedley Graves, Raymond Graves.

Dorothy M. Roy Halifax Chronicle Herald Dorothy M. Roy, 72, of Hebb's Cross, formerly of Liverpool, died Wednesday in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Digby, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Alice (Stark) Drew. She is survived by a daughter, Alice (Mrs. William Oickle), Liverpool; two sons, Victor, Donald, both of Lockeport; a brother, William (Buddie), Hebb's Cross; two sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Basil Whynot) Dartmouth; Dora (Mrs. Arthur Sarty), Hebb's Cross; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley (Hank) Roy. The body is in the R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, visiting 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at St. James Anglican Church, Conquerall Mills, Rev. B. Knight officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. Flowers from immediate family only. Memorial donations may be made to the South Shore Regional Hospital Foundation.

William E. Durland 1955 Bridgewater Bulletin The death of William Enock Durland, one of the most esteemed residents in the community, occurred at his home in Colpton, December 7th., after a lengthy illness, which he bore very patiently. He was the son of the late Enock and Lucy Cole Durland, born at Simpson's Corner 65 years ago. Mr. Durland was a devoted member of the United Church of Canada and served as elder for a number of years. He leaves to mourn their loss, a sorrowing wife, the former Mrs. Nina Wayne; also two sisters, Flora (Mrs. George Fancy), Colpton; Hilda (Mrs. Wallace Wagner), Simpson's Corner; one brother, Havelock, Torbrook; another sister, Hazel, predeceased him several years ago. Funeral service was held at the Union Church, Hemford, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J.E. Forbes. Interment in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater.

Joseph Robert Blades 1981 Bridgewater Bulletin Joseph Robert Blades, 56, of Meisner's Section, passed away Thursday, June 18, 1981, in the Dawson Memorial Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Wood's Harbour, he was the son of the late Robert and Hattie (Chetwynd) Blades. He was a machine operator and later a night watchman for Acadia Construction. He was a faithful member of St. John's in the Wilderness Anglican Church, New Germany. Surviving are his wife, the former Carolyn Beth Robar; two daughters, Cathy and Beth; a son, Garth, all at home; four sisters, Essie (Mrs. Alden Brannern), Wood's Harbour; Mrs. Lillian Adams, Jordan Falls; Violet (Mrs. Lawrence Nickerson), Stoughton, Mass.; Mrs. Vera Chetwynd, Yarmouth; two brothers, Clifford, Bridgewater; and Jerry, Shag Harbour. He was predeceased by seven brothers and two sisters.

Myrtle V.J. Wile 1993 Bridgewater Bulletin Family and friends were shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Myrtle V.J. Wile, at her home in Wileville, on May 26, 1993. Born at Stanley Section, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Nobie (Carver) Carver. She is survived by her husband, Harold; daughter, Patricia (Mrs. Gary Mailman), Conquerall Mills; two sisters, Alice Croft, Kentville; and Lydia Weagle, Danesville. She was predeceased by three sisters, Evelyn, Ada, and Pearl; one brother, Eldon; and one half brother, Harvey. The funeral was held on May 29, 1993, from R.A. Corkum's Funeral Home, Wileville ,Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Pallbearers were Perry Zinck, Tommy Zinck, Roaul Wile, and Todd Mailman.