This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wunderlich Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/1165.1 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Wednesday, March 4, 1987 - THREE BROOKS - The funeral for Mark Peter Wunderlich of Three Brooks, Pictou County was held Saturday, Feb. 21, from the McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Rev. W.B. Moase officiated. Jesus Loves Me and The Lord's My Shepherd were sung by the Durham Church choir. Pallbearers were Jack Lees, Andrew Watters, Ross Atwood, Michael Hasler, Don Nelson and Jerry Verigan. Interment was in the Durham Cemetery. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Works, Maclellan, MacEachern Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/899.1 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, June 3, 1987 - Funeral service was held Thursday, May 28 in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Stellarton for Margaret Works, of 12 Brown Row, who died Tuesday, May 26 at home. Burial will be in the parish cemetery under the direction of H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton. Born in Pleasant Valley, Antigonish County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Flora (Maclellan) MacEachern. She lived in Stellarton all her married life and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. She is survived by three sons, Wilfred, Howard, and Percy, all of Stellarton; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth and an infant son. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wood, Whitehouse, MacLean, Peers, Purvis, Morrison Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/1296.1 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Monday, January 19, 1987 - STELLARTON - William James Wood Sr., 77, of 13 Coll Ave., died Sunday at the Aberdeen Hospital. Born in England, he was a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Whitehouse) Wood. He lived in Stellarton most of his life and was a retired coal miner, having worked at both the Albion and McBain Collieries. He was a member of Christ Anglican Church, Stellarton, and a veteran of the Second World War, having served overseas with the Royal Canadian Army, North Nova Scotia Highlanders. Surviving, besides his wife, the former Florence MacLean, are two sons, William Jr. of Westville; Victor, Stellarton; a daughter, Beth (Mrs. Donald Peers), of St. Catharines, Ont.; seven grandchidlren; three great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Purvis, Stellarton. He was predeceased by two sons: Joseph and Bobby; two daughters: Norma and Sandra, in infancy; a sister, Florence Morrison, and a brother, John. The remains will rest at! the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton, with visiting commencing after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The New Glasgow Evening News, Tuesday, January 20, 1987 - STELLARTON - Funeral service for the late William James Wood of 13 Coll Ave., Stellarton will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Christ Anglican Church, Stellarton. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Holman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WOC.2ACE/2516.1 Message Board Post: Hi Victoria, My Holman Family Tree from England to Canada is on www.ancestry.com. As well I have relatives I found through searching in Dartmouth, N.S. I believe I have written to one of your people from Pictou and so far we were not able to make a connection. If you can look at my Tree perhaps you will find some similarities. Should you have one online or can send me one on email it would be great. I'm looking for infor on dates and ports of departure/arrival, ship name etc. I have a definite time frame of 1840 to 1844 as children where born at these times, one in England and one in Canada. Any help would be appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wood, MacGillivray, MacAskill, Fougere, Meagher, Thompson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3237 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Monday, April 27, 1987 - AULD'S COVE - John Wood, Sr., 82, Auld's Cove, Antigonish County, died Saturday at St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Boston, he was a son of the late John and Mary Martha (MacGillivray) Wood. He was a retired CNR employee, a member of St. Lawrence Church, Mulgrave, an honorary member of Auld's Cove Volunteer Fire Department, a former school board member and an avid sportsman. He is survived by his wife, the former Jessie MacAskill; four daughters: Mary (Mrs. Vincent Fougere), Margaret (Mrs. Leo Meagher), both of Auld's Cove; Mrs. Laura Fougere, Frankville; Barbara (Mrs. Gary Thompson), Cloverville, Antigonish County; nine sons: Jackie, Ken, Joe, Bernie, Allan, Ronnie, Larry, all of Auld's Cove; Danny, Cape Jack; Vincent, Port Hawkesbury; 57 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Carol. The remains are resting in the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Fu! neral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Lawrence Church, Mulgrave. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Martha's Building for Health Fund or St. Lawrence Church's Memorial Fund. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wong, Belleville, Anderson, Scanlan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3236 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, May 11, 1988 - Jeanne Marguerite Wong, 28, Lavinia St., New Glasgow, died Sunday, May 8 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Pictou, she was a daughter of Henry Wong, Lyons Brook, and Marguerite Belleville, Whitby, Ont. She was a member of the Anglican Church. Besides her parents, she is survived by her stepmother, Arlene Wong, Lyons Brook; a daughter, Lisa; a son, Kevin, both of New Glasgow; five sisters, Rose Anderson, Loretta (Mrs Victor Scanlan), both of Pictou; Sandra, Truro; Angela, Heather, both of Lyons Brook; two brothers, Lawrence, Whitby; John, Edmonton. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs Edmund Belleville; paternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs Sam Wong. Funeral was held Tuesday, May 10 in St. James Anglican Church, Pictou, Rev. Dale Cuffe officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Whitman, Langille, Turner, Clayton, Burns, Coleman, Fraser, Beckwith, Schutz Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/1175.1 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Wednesday, February 18, 1987 - MIDDLETON - Mrs. Rita Mae Whitman, 81, Middleton, died Monday in Western Kings Memorial Hospital, Berwick. Born in Mary Joseph, Guysborough County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Maude (Langille) Turner. She is survived by six daughters: Mrs. Pauline Clayton, Granville Centre; Shirley (Mrs. Norman Burns), Forest Glade; Mrs. Bessie Coleman, Dorothy (Mrs. Eric Fraser), both of Berwick; Mrs. Annie Beckwith, Alberta; Mrs. Vivian Schutz, Trenton; a son, Garfield, Berwick; 27 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Cyril; an infant son, an infant daughter, a brother, two sisters. The remains are resting in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday. Interment will be in Whitman Cemetery, Lawrencetown. Donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association. Posted for information only.

I found the following family on the 1881 Census for East River and am hoping that someone will be researching this family or can suggest how I can find out who Annie's husband was - and/or her maiden name. I'd appreciate any help at all - this is indeed my brick wall. Annie McGilvary widow b. 1807 Nova Scotia Sarah McGilvary b. 1843 Nova Scotia Thanks in advance, Barb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: White, McAllister, Pelorey, Smith, Ferguson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3235 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Wednesday, February 4, 1987 - ANTIGONISH - Edgar Bernard (Teddy) White, 38, of Cloverville Road, Antigonish County, died Tuesday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Country Harbor, he was the son of Edgar and Sara (McAllister) White. He was a welder and a taxi driver for M and M Taxi of Antigonish for the past three years. He was an associate member of Arras Branch No. 59 Royal Canadian Legion, Antigonish. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Pelorey; three step-daughters, Tanya Lynn, Karen Marie and Crystal Ann, all at home; a son, Corey Stephen, at home; three sisters: Brenda (Mrs. Pat Smith), Peterborough, Ont.; Celina (Mrs. Brian Ferguson), Amherst; Shauna White, Ottawa; two brothers: Michael, Calgary; Brian, Bedford; his maternal grandmother, Margaret McAllister, Truro. The remains are resting in Curry Brothers Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antig! onish. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Whitcomb, MacLaren, MacDonald, Langley, Greene Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3234 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, June 8, 1988 - Mrs Mary (May) Whitcomb, 88, of Lake Worth, Florida, died May 26. Born in Garden of Eden, she was a daughter of the late John and Jessie (MacLaren) MacLaren, New Glasgow, being a former resident of MacDonald St. She moved to the United States over 60 years ago and lived in New York for many years before moving to Florida. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell A.; two sons, Russell Jr., and Herbert; three sisters, Florence (Mrs George W. MacDonald); Evelyn (Eva) (Mrs Seymour Langley); Jessie (Mrs W. John Greene); five brothers, John Dan, Neil, Edward, Albert and Alex. She is survived by several nieces and nephews in Pictou County and the United States. Interment was in New York. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Winmill, Plunkett, O'Connor Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3233 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, July 13, 1988 - Leslie Lyman Winmill, 85, of Edward Mortimer Place, Pictou, formerly of Saskatchewan and River John, died Monday, July 11 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Floral, Sask., he was a son of the late Thomas and Sarah (Plunkett) Winmill. He was a member of the United Church and spent some time in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He is survived by a sister, Maude O'Connor, Saskatoon; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by six brothers, Walter, Earl, Basil, Bert, Frank, Roy; a half-brother, Kenneth. Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday (today), July 13, Rev. Curtis MacDonald officiating. Burial in Mountain Road Cemetery, River John. Donations may be made to Nova Scotia Heart Fund. Posted for information only.

>From Daily Colonist newspaper, Victoria, BC Died Apr, 1907 at Maitland, NS, Joseph Monteith, brother of George Monteith of Victoria, BC. Mr Monteith was well known, being the builder and owner of some of the largest sailing vessels in the East. His many friends in Victoria will hear with regret the news of his death. Died at Victoria, BC, Sep 10, 1908, Alexander McGregor, a blacksmith, n/o Pictou, NS. Died Oct 27, 1907 at Seattle, WA, USA, Capt Harry P Weaver, master of steamer President, of typhoid fever. Capt Weaver was 43 and n/o Pictou, NS. Born of seafaring stock, he early took to the sea. [full article Oct 29, pg 10]. He was buried at San Francisco, CA. Yesterdays' News! Leona Taylor, Victoria, BC This e-mail address is protected by Norton Security

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilson, DeWolfe, Crossan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3232 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesay, June 15, 1988 - Ina Elizabeth (Lina) Wilson, 70, of Halifax and Queensland, died Monday, June 6, in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Col. Alfred B. DeWolfe and Ina (Crossan) DeWolfe. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Church and was active in the UCW, a CGIT leader and a former member of the Protestant Orphanage Board. She spent her early years in New Glasgow. After her late husband's retirement, they lived in Florida and Queensland at their summer home. She is survived by a daughter, three brothers, four grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur G.; a son, and an infant daughter. The body was cremated. Memorial service was Wednesday, June 8, in New Glasgow. Donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation or the Grace Maternity Hospital neonatal unit. Posted for information only

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilson, Lightbody, DeWolfe, Cooper Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3231 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, April 20, 1988 - Arthur Gordon Wilson, 69, Halifax, died Wednesday, Apr. 14 in Halifax. Born in Lower Debert, Colchester County, he was a son of the late Flemming and Ina (Lightbody) Wilson. He was a retired manager of Crown Life Insurance Co. He lived in Florida and had a summer home in Queensland. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Church, Ashburn Golf Club, the Life Underwriters Association of Canada and Halifax Board of Trade. He is survived by his wife, the former Lina DeWolfe; a daughter, Gail (Mrs Cyril Cooper); two sisters; a brother, James Merle, Pictou; four grandchildren. The body will be cremated. Memorial service will be at a later date. Burial will be in New Glasgow. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Grace Maternity Hospital, neonatal unit. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Winchester, Malone, McGonnell, Johnston, Murdock, Dillon, Chandler Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/898.1 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, June 3, 1987 - Mary Catherine Winchester, 83, Queen Street, Charlottetown, died Wednesday, May 27, at Sutherland-Harris Memorial Hospital, Pictou. Born in P.E.I., she was the daughter of the late James and Dianna (Malone) McGonnell. She was a resident of Pictou for 16 years, returning to Charlottetown in 1968. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Charlottetown. She is survived by two daughters, Charlene (Mrs Tim Johnston); Sally (Mrs Don Murdock), both of Pictou; a son, William, Charlottetown; two sisters, Margaret (Mrs John Dillon), Saint John; Mrs Sarah Chandler, Charlottetown; two brothers, Peter and John, both of Charlottetown; four granddaughters. She was predeceased by her husband, William; three brothers, Leo, Tom, and Jim; two sisters, Elizabeth and Martena; a granddaughter. Funeral was held Friday, May 29 in Holy Redeemer Church, Charlottetown. Burial will be in People's Cemetery, Charlottetown. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williamson, Crumbie, Price Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3230 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, November 18, 1987 - Robert Joseph Williamson, 62, of 25 George St., Scotchtown, died Saturday, Nov. 14 in New Waterford Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Harry and Emily (Crumbie) Williamson. He was a member of the Salvation Army, New Waterford, a retired fire chief of the Scotchtown Volunteer Fire Department and a retired coal miner. He is survived by his wife, the former Ellen Price; two sons; two daughters; three brothers; four sisters including Adelaide, Pictou Landing; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother and a sister. Funeral will be held Wednesday (today), Nov. 18 in V.J. MacGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford, Capt. Edmund Howell officiating. Burial will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney/Glace Bay Highway. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williamson, MacKenzie, MacKinnon, MacNeil Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3229 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, February 24, 1988 - Elizabeth Pearl (Beth) Williamson, 65, of Loch Broom, Pictou County, died Saturday, Feb. 20 in Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital, Pictou. Born in Bayview, Pictou County, she was a daughter of the late William and Ella (MacKenzie) MacKinnon. She was a secretary for the Department of National Defence, Halifax, for many years, and lived in Loch Broom for 25 years. She is survived by two sisters, Jean (Mrs Roy MacKenzie), Pictou; Jennie (Mrs William MacNeil), Sydney; a niece. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert; a sister, Verna. Funeral was Tuesday, Feb. 23 in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou, Rev. Kenneth Stright officiating. Burial was in Haliburton Cemetery, Pictou. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams, Anderson, Briscoe, Melvin, Clark, Thompson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3228 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, February 24, 1988 - William (Bill) Williams, 60, of 50 Maple St. Extension, Stellarton, died Friday, Feb. 19 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Saint John, he was a son of the late John and Pearl (Anderson) Williams. He resided in Stellarton for the past 13 years, having previously lived in LaSalle, Que. He was employed with Burge-MacCowsham Van Lines for the past six years and was previously employed with Mayflower Moving and Storage for 38 years. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served in the merchant marine. He is survived by his wife, Edna (Briscoe); two sons, William, London, Ont.; J. Bruce, Riverton; a daughter, Lydia, at home; three sisters, Clara Melvin, Grand Bay, N.B.; Jean Clark, Saint John; Shirley (Mrs Edward Thompson), Westfield, N.B.; a step-granddaughter. He was predeceased by three sisters, Eunice, and two in infancy; an infant brother. Funeral was held in H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton! , Monday, Feb. 22, Rev. Bruce Morrison officiating. Spring burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, New Glasgow. Posted for information only.

THE EVENING NEWS - NEW GLASGOW, NS 28 NOVEMBER 1953 OBITUARY HECTOR GRANT OF MARSHY HOPE PASSES AWAY NEW GLASGOW - The death of Hector Grant of Marshy Hope occurred at the Aberdeen Hospital, Saturday afternoon after an illness of several months. He was born at Marshy Hope, a son of Mrs. Angus Grant and the late Mr. Grant. Besides his mother, he is survived by his widow, the former Nellie Robertson; two daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Dana Germaine), Avondale Station; and Catherine (Mrs. Harold MacLaughlin), Aberdeen Ave., New Glasgow; one son, Rev. James Grant, minister at Durham; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Pushie), Marshy Hope; Catherine (Mrs. Lynch), Webster, Mass; five brothers, Archie, James River; Jack, Marshy Hope; Nowlan, Kansas; Huntley, Point Tupper; and Leslie, James River. A brother William was killed in the First World War and a sister May predeceased him a number of years ago. The remains are resting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Germaine, Avondale Station, until Tuesday, when they will be forwarded to Bethel Presbyterian Church, Marshy Hope, for the funeral service commencing at 3 o'clock, with interment in Glen Bard Cemetery. Posted for information only. Doug. S.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams, Cooper, Hollis Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3227 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, May 18, 1988 - George Cooper Williams, 70, Mulgrave, Guysborough County, formerly of Oxford, Cumberland County, died Wednesday, May 11 at home. Born in Stellarton, he was a son of Isabelle F. (Cooper) Hollis and the late Alfred Williams. Prior to his retirement he was a truck driver, and in later years he operated a school bus for the County of Guysborough. Besides his mother, he is survived by a daughter; two sons, four sisters; a brother; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by his stepfather, Oakley Hollis; a brother, Stanley. Funeral service was held Saturday, May 14 at Allen Funeral Home, Oxford, Mrs. Thorton McAloney officiating. Burial in Oxford Pine Grove Cemetery. Posted for information only.