This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cameron, MacLean, Williams, Jackson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3194 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Thursday, April 24, 1980 – Mrs. Ewen Cameron, 84, or Big Island died Wednesday in Aberdeen Hospital. Born on Big Island she was the former Jessie Helen (Nellie) MacLean, daughter o the late Laughlin and Elizabeth (MacLean) MacLean. She was a member of the Golden Link Rebekah Lodge and the Merigomish United Church. Surviving are two daughters: Anna (Mrs. Hugh Williams) – Welland, Ontario; Isabel (Mrs. Robert C. Jackson) – Plymouth, 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The body is at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Merigomish United Church with Rev. Harold MacDonald officiating. Burial in Murray’s Point Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of Merigomish United Church or any charity.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, MacKinnon, Robertson, Roache, Greene, Arbuckle Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3193 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Saturday, April 19, 1980 – Mrs. Clara I. Smith of Kenzieville died Friday at home. Born in Fisher’s Mills, Guysborough County she was a daughter of the late William and Janie (MacKinnon) Fisher. A retired schoolteacher she was a member of Kenzieville Presbyterian Church and the Women’s Missionary Society of Avondale and Piedmont. Surviving are three daughters: Gladys (Mrs. Lester Robertson) – Barney’s River; Edna (Mrs. John Roache) – Stellarton; Myrtle (Mrs. Edward Greene) Kenzieville; two sons: Fisher – Vancouver and Dr. Robert – St. John; a sister, M. Wilma (Mrs. Alfred Arbuckle) – New Glasgow; 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter, two sisters and four brothers. The Body is at the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Donations may be made to Kenzieville Presbyterian Church.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Vacheresse, Beckwithe, Logan, Riley, Brennan, Sangster, Hayes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3192 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, March 9, 1988 - Wallace Gordon Vacheresse, 70, of 53 Phillip St., Trenton, died Tuesday, Mar. 1 at home. Born in Westville, he was a son of Louise (Beckwithe) Vacheresse Logan and the late Joseph Vacheresse. He was a retired stock clerk with the Department of Highways, a member of First United Church, Trenton, and a veteran of the Second World War. He is survived by his wife, the former Florence Riley; two daughters, Nancy (Mrs George Brennan), New Glasgow; Denise (Mrs Michael Sangster), Westville; five sons, Wayne, Dartmouth; Gordon, at home; William, Hamilton, Ont.; Larry, Saint John, N.B.; Gary, Trenton; two sisters, Margaret (Mrs William Hayes), St. Catharines, Ont.; June, British Columbia; eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant brother. Funeral service was held Friday, Mar. 4 in First United Church, Trenton, Rev. Alfred Woodworth officiating. Burial was in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to First U! nited Church organ fund. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Vacheresse, Samways, Moreau Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3191 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, October 21, 1987 - Mrs Elizabeth Jane Vacheresse, 90, of Greenwood, Pictou County, formerly of Bridge St., Stellarton, died Sunday, Oct. 18 at the home of her granddaughter in Greenwood. Born in Coley's Point, Bay Roberts, Nfld., she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Samways. She had been a resident of Stellarton most of her married life with the exception of a few years spent in Riverton and Thorburn. She was a member of Christ Anglican Church, Stellarton. She is survived by a daughter, Marie (Mrs. Edgar Moreau), Ahmi Harbour, Ont.; a son, Edward, Thorburn; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Matthew Vacheresse; a son, Gerald. The body rested in H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral home, Stellarton. Funeral arrangements were incomplete. Burial was in Christ Anglican Church Cemetery, Stellarton. Posted for information only.

Can anyone give me a tip as to where the best place would be to try and obtain a birth record for 1821, for Trenton, Pictou? Thanks, Tammie Benefiel

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WOC.2ACE/3190 Message Board Post: I was wondering if anyone out there would have any info on Angus MacKeigan, moved to Pictou County in 1925?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Turple, Brimacomb, MacDougall Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3189 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Saturday, January 31, 1987 - ADMIRAL ROCK - Florence Catherine Turple, 56, Admiral Rock, Hants County, died Friday in Colchester Hospital, Truro. Born in Admiral Rock, she was the daughter of the late John Francis and Ida Mae (Brimacomb) MacDougall. She was a life-long resident of Admiral Rock. Among the survivors is a son, Douglas, Antigonish; a daughter, Barbara, Antigonish. The remains are resting in Ettinger's Funeral Home, Shubenacadie, where funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday. Interment will be in Admiral Rock cemetery. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Turner, Hayden, Bigney, Quinn, MacLean, Avery, McInnes, MacIsaac Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3188 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, April 6, 1988 - Margaret Jane Turner, 87, Union St., Westville, died Sunday, Apr. 3 in Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow. Born in Bridgeville, Pictou County, she was a daughter of the late George and Hannah (Hayden) Bigney. She was a member of St. Bee's Anglican Church, Westville. She is survived by five daughters, Annie (Mrs Chester Quinn), New Glasgow; Pearl (Mrs Burns MacLean) and Harriet (Mrs Cecil Avery), both of Westville; Alice (Mrs Charles McInnes), Westville Road; Mabel (Mrs Archibald MacIsaac), Chester Basin; three sons, Alister, Dartmouth; Douglas and Jerry, both of Lower Sackville; a sister, Mrs Mabel Turner, Westville; 36 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; two daughters, Josephine and Mary-Jane; an infant son, Joseph; four sisters, Ethel, Lavinia, Rachel and Maude; three brothers, George, Edward and Charles; five grandchildren. Funeral service wil! l be 3 p.m. Wednesday (today) in St. Bee's Anglican Church, Rev. Calvin Russell officiating. Burial will be in Auburn Cemetery. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Turner, Ashton, Rudolph, Langille Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3187 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Monday, February 9, 1987 - ECUM SECUM BRIDGE - Gordon Everette Turner, 80, Ecum Secum Bridge, died Friday in Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital, Sheet Harbour. Born in Ecum Secum, he was the son of the late William and Tina (Ashton) Turner. He was a retired fisherman and an honorable member of Orange Lodge Royal LOL 2468 chapter. Among the survivors are daughters: Dorothy (Mrs. Chester Rudolph), Little Liscomb; Connie (Mrs. Johnny Langille), Liscomb Mills. Funeral service was held today in St. Paul's Church, Mitchells Bay. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Paul's Anglican Church. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Turnbull, Harquail, Rankin, MacArthur, MacIntosh, Oliver Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3186 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, March 2, 1988 - Eva May (Ivy) Turnbull, Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow, formerly of Maple Street Senior Citizens Apts., Stellarton, died Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Manor. Born in New Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Nora (Harquail) Rankin. She lived in Stellarton all her married life, and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. She had been a guest at the Manor for the past two years. She is survived by her husband, Gerald (Gyp), Stellarton; three daughters, Catherine (Mrs James MacArthur) and Lottie (Mrs Vernon MacIntosh), both of Stellarton; a sister, Helen (Mrs Roy Oliver), New Glasgow; two brothers, Fred and Keith, both of Stellarton; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Earl. Funeral mass was held Tuesday, Mar. 1 in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Joe Gillis officiating. Spring burial will be in the parish cemetery. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Turner, Roy, Dick, Byers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/1127.1 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, January 28, 1987 - Douglas Roy Turner, RCN, CD, 68, of Symonds Street, Dartmouth, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Montreal, Que., he was a son of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Roy) Turner. He was a member of Christ Church, Dartmouth, and served on the vestry. He was a graduate of Radio College of Canada. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1939 and retired after 25 years of service. He was an employee of Dalhousie University's physics department for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Grace M. Dick; a son; two daughters including Carol E. (Mrs David Byers), New Glasgow; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Christ Church, Dartmouth, Rev. Peter MacDonald officiating. Posted for information only.

Hi folks, I've just updated the surname registry for Carol Riopel who has been researching the URQUHART surname from Mt. Thom area. She has also added the FRASER surname from Middle River and East River St Mary's, as well as M(a)cMILLAN in the East River St. Mary's area. If anyone can make a connection with these surnames please contact Carol at cariopel@telusplanet.net <mailto:cariopel@telusplanet.net> Good luck and thanks for listing! Rick MacNeil

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Turnbull, Sloan, Richard, Robertson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3185 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, July 27, 1988 - Chester Bertram Turnbull, 63, of 18 Manhattan Ave., Stellarton, died Friday, July 21 in Aberdeen Hospital. Born in MacLellan's Brook, he was a son of the late Frank and Katherine (Robertson) Turnbull. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served in the Pacific with the Royal Canadian Signals Corps, and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was employed with Hawker-Siddeley Canada Ltd. until his retirement this year. He was active in community affairs and served on Stellarton Town Council, 1960-64. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Stellarton and served on its board of managers until his death. He was a member and past master of Keith Lodge, No. 23 A.G. & A.M., Stellarton. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Chapter, No. 14, R.A.M., New Glasgow, the Malta Preceptory No. 27, K.T., Truro and the Philae Temple, A.A.O.N.M. Shrine, Halifax. He was a member and past patron of the Harmony Chapter, No. ! 24, Order of the Eastern Star, an honorary member of several chapters and past grand patron of the Grand Chapter of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are his wife, the former Dora Sloan; a daughter, Mrs Donna Richard, Red Deer, Alta.; two sons, Alan, Stellarton; Bruce, Truro; a brother, Robert, New Glasgow; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Frances, in infancy. Funeral was held Monday, July 25 in First Presbyterian Church, Stellarton, Rev. Murdo Marple officiating. Burial was in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children or Nova Scotia Heart Foundation. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Trites, Duguay, Theriault, Publicover, Nauss, Quinn, Wells, Scott Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3184 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, June 1, 1988 - Joseph Clarence Trites, 64, of 715 Little Harbour Road, New Glasgow, died Saturday at home. Born in Campbellton, N.B., he was a son of the late Joseph and Bridget (Duguay) Trites. He served with the Special Forces (Devil's Brigade) during the Second World War. He was a former president of Transit Concrete. He was a past Grand Knight of the Dartmouth Knights of Columbus (Fourth Degree Knight). He was a past president of the Dartmouth Chamber of Commerce, past chairman of the Dartmouth School Board and past president of St. Joseph Orphanage in Halifax. He is survived by his wife, Ludgarde (Theriault); two sons, Mark, Halifax; Brian, New Glasgow; five daughters, Susan (Mrs. Carroll Publicover); Maureen (Mrs. Paul Nauss); both of Bridgewater; Lorraine (Mrs. Milfred Quinn), Charlottetown; Deborah (Mrs. Kevin Wells), Dartmouth; Katherine Trites, Charlottetown; six brothers, Fred, Gordon, both of Campbellton, N.B.; Wallace, Sept ! Iles, Que.; Arthur, Barrie, Ont.; Clifford, Dartmouth; Harold, Windsor Junction; two sisters, Alice Scott, St. Catherines, Ont.; Hazel, Frederickton; 10 grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers, Jacob, Edward, Raymond; two sisters, Kay, Dora; a grandson. A memorial mass was held Tuesday, May 31, at St. Clements Church, Dartmouth with Rev. Walsh officiating. Burial of ashes in Mount Hermon Cemetery, Dartmouth. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Trefry, Chalmers, Kirkwood, Webster, Doudelet, Keirstead, Ehler, Rockey, Stewart Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3183 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, April 13, 1988 - Elizabeth (Betty) Trefry of 47 Belmont Ave., Stellarton, died Sunday, Apr. 10 in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Paisley, Scotland, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Ann (Chalmers) Kirkwood and adoptive parents William (Billy) and Olive Webster. She lived in Stellarton all her married life, where she was a member of Sharon St. John United Church. She was employed at the Stellarton Medical Centre as a receptionist for 25 years. She served in the Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War and was a member of Branch 28 Royal Canadian Legion, Stellarton. Surviving is her husband, Francis; her chosen mother, Peggy Kirkwood, Thorburn, Pictou County; a daughter, Frances (Mrs John Doudelet), Stellarton; a son, Ernest, Glengarry; four sisters, Agnes (Mrs Robert Keirstead), Moncton; Marguerite (Mrs Clarence Ehler), MacPherson's Mills; Dolly (Mrs George Rockey), Pine Tree; Jean (Mrs Barry Stewart), Te! tford; a brother, Sandy Kirkwood, New Glasgow; six grandchildren. She was predeceased by three sisters and a brother. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday (today), Apr. 13 in Sharon St. John United Church, Stellarton, Rev. Norman MacDougall officiating. Burial will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society or any charity. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tracey, Keating, MacDonald Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3182 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, April 13, 1988 - John Kenneth (Jack) Tracey, 85, Brookfield, died Tuesday, Apr. 5 in Masutti Nursing Home, Elderbank. Born in East Ship Harbour, he was a son of the late William and Veronica (Keating) Tracey. He is survived by a brother; a foster-sister, Mrs Anna MacDonald, Trenton. He was predeceased by two brothers, Edward and Ronald. The body will be cremated. A memorial service was held Thursday, Apr. 7 in Mattatall's Funeral Home, Truro, Rev. Morley Bentley officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Field's Cemetery, Brookfield. Donations may be made to any charity. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tracey, Rudolph, MacDonald, Tye, Clooney, Deagle, Crosby, Porter Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3181 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, March 30, 1988 - Mrs. David Georgina (Toots) Tracey, 76, Frederick Street Senior Citizen Apartments, New Glasgow, formerly of Park Street, New Glasgow, died Wednesday, Mar. 23 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Sydney Mines, she was a daughter of the late George and Lillian (Rudolph) MacDonald. She was a member of Salvation Army Westville Corps. She lived in Pictou County most of her life and was a member of League of Mercy and Home League. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by five daughters, Lillian Tye, Toronto; Joyce (Mrs Raymond Clooney), Hubbards; Joan Deagle, Halifax; Yvonne (Mrs Len MacDonald), Spryfield; Nancy (Mrs Terry Crosby), Salt Springs; four sons, David, Grande Cache, Alta.; John, McLennan's Mountain; William, Coalburn; Patrick, Westville; 46 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, David; a son, Robert; a sister, Gertrude Porter; a grandchi! ld; a great-grandchild. Funeral was held Saturday, Mar. 26 in the Salvation Army Citadel, Westville, Lt. Ken Graham officiating. Spring burial in Lorne Street Cemetery, New Glasgow. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tobin, Moser Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3180 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Monday, February 16, 1987 - MARIE JOSEPH - Lena McBain Tobin, Halifax, died Saturday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Mitchell Bay, she was the daughter of the late Reuben and Sarah Moser. She was a member of St. Matthias Anglican Church. Surviving locally is a brother, Raymond, Marie Joseph, Guysborough County. She was predeceased by three brothers. The remains are resting at J.A. Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Matthias Anglican Church. Interment will be in Oakridge Memory Garden, Sackville. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to St. John's Anglican Church. Posted for information only.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3179 Message Board Post: In the mid to late 1950's there was a gentleman by the name of Fraser Marshall who I believe lived in Green Hill, Pictou County, does anyone know of him?

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