This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robinson, Quinn, Harpell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3001 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, May 25, 1988 - Robert Marcus Robinson, 68, Sonora, Guysborough County, died Friday, May 20, in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Capt. Joseph and Annie (Quinn) Robinson. He was a member of Sonora United Baptist Church, and a veteran of the Second World War. Prior to his retirement in 1968, he was emplopyed as a dredge operator with J.P. Porter Co. Ltd., Halifax. He is survived by his wife, the former Inez Harpell; two sons, including William, Abercrombie; three daughters, eight grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. Funeral was held Monday, May 23, at Sonora United Baptist Church, Rev. Barry Dixon officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Sonora. Donations may be made to Sonora United Baptist Church.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robertson, MacLeod, Harris, Davis Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/3000 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, November 25, 1987 - Mary Margaret Robinson, 92, Barney's River, died Sunday, Nov. 22 at home. Born in Dartmouth, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Isabella (MacLeod) Harris. She was a retired school teacher at Temperance Street School and a number of other schools. She was a member of Merigomish United Church, Merigomish. She was a life-time member of WMS and UCW. She was a former school trustee and active in community affairs. She is survived by a daughter, Isabelle (Mrs Whitman Davis), Greenhill; a son, Alexander H., Lower Barney's River; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Winfield; two daughters, Harriett and Catherine; four brothers, William, Simon, Jonkthon (sic) and Daniel; a grandchild. Funeral was held yesterday (Tuesday) at Merigomish United Church, Rev. Peter Fraser officiating. Burial was in Murray's Point Cemetery. Donations may be made to Merigomish United Church or ce! metery fund.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Roblee, Patriquin, Anderson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/1791.1 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, December 10, 1986 - Aubrey Willard Roblee, 66, of West River Station, Pictou County, died Tuesday, Nov. 25 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Springhill, he was a son of the late Leonard and Myrtle (Patriquin) Roblee. He was an adherent of St. Luke's United Church, Salt Springs. He was a veteran of the Second World War, and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 25, Halifax. He operated Roblee's Taxi in Stellarton , prior to moving to Halifax, where he was a car salesman for many years. He is survived by a daughter, Marilyn (Mrs Albert Anderson), Bayview; a son, Jimmy, Ontario; two brothers, Foster, Dartmouth; Lawrence, Westville. He was predeceased by a sister, Mildred; a brother, Austin. Funeral service was held 1 p.m. Friday, Gordon MacKenzie officiating. Burial was in Stillman Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Luke's United Church.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Wilkinson, Kehoe, Teague, Enman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2999 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Monday, July 31, 1967 – William Brown Smith – 66, Superintendent of Highways in the East Pictou section – Broadway, died Saturday. He was the son of the late James & Catherine Smith. Surviving besides his mother is his wife the former Marion Wilkinson, three daughters: Arolina (Mrs. Ulysse Kehoe) – Abington, Massachusetts, and Janet, at home, Marlene (Mrs. Edward Teague) – Halifax, two brothers, Frank – Detroit, and John, New Glasgow, also two sisters, Janet, and Mrs. Freeman Enman – New Glasgow. The body is at the late residence. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. at the Kenzieville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Alex MacDonald officiating. Interment in Kenzieville Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cameron, MacDonald, Stewart Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2998 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Tuesday, May 30, 1967 – Mrs. D.H. Cameron – Merigomish – Mrs. Daniel H. Cameron, 76, resident of this Pictou County community died Monday in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. She was the former Jennie May MacDonald and was born in Avondale daughter of the late Hugh F. and Roseanna (Stewart) MacDonald. She was a member of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church here and was active in the women’s organizations. Surviving are two brothers, Frank H. and John W., both of Merigomish.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bruce, Williams, Watson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2997 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Thursday, March 23, 1967 – Charles H. Bruce – of 15 Thorncliffe Place, Ottawa and formerly of Stellarton died Wednesday in hospital in Ottawa. Surviving is a son, Gerald – Ottawa, two brothers, George – Stellarton, Dr. James – Jefferson City, Missouri, two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Williams – New Glasgow, Mrs. Christena Watson – Beverly, Massachusetts. The body will be at the MacQuarrie Funeral Home – S. Foord Street. Funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Sharon St. John United Church, conducted by Rev. Douglas Gass.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cunningham, Murray, Miller, MacKenzie, MacVicar, MacDonald Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2996 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Saturday, March 4, 1967 – Walter M. Cunningham – New Glasgow – 81, of Albion Street died in Aberdeen Hospital Thursday. He was born in Avondale son of the late Robert H. and Wilhelmina (Murray) Cunningham. He operated a trucking company here from 1914 to 1935. He later farmed in Piedmont before retiring 12 years ago. Twice married, his first wife the former Janette MacVicar died in 1918 and his second wife, the former Ethel MacDonald, died in 1940. A daughter, Agnes and brother, Fred, are dead. He is survived by a daughter, Marion (Mrs. William Miller) – Marblehead, Massachusetts and a son, Robert H. – Sutherland’s River, three brothers, George and Jack – New Glasgow, Joseph – Avondale, a sister, Elma (Mrs. Howard MacKenzie) – Stellarton. The body is at the Ross Funeral Home – MacDonald Street ad the funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Saturday from St. Andrew�99s Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Murray’s Point Cemeter! y, Lower Barney’s River.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Simpson, MacDonald, Cheney, Matthewson, Hamilton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2995 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Friday, March 3, 1967 – Miss Edna Burrell Simpson – New Glasgow – 77, of 43 Maple Street died Thursday in Aberdeen Hospital after an illness of several weeks. Born in Merigomish the daughter of the late John D. and Catherine (MacDonald) Simpson. Living most of her life in New Glasgow she was a long time employee of the Pictou County Power Board in its New Glasgow office, retiring a number of years ago. She taught evening classes at the business school here. Two brothers, William M. of New Glasgow, and Nelson of Bassano, Alberta, and two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Cheney and Mrs. Janet Matthewson of Miller’s Falls, Massachusetts are dead. A number of nieces and nephews survive including: Ruth (Mrs. F. Keith Hamilton) – Silver Spring, Maryland and Mary Simpson – Los Angeles, California, also Raymond of Halifax. The body is at the Ross Funeral Home – MacDonald Street and funeral service w! ill be at the Ross Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday conducted by Rev. Donald MacKay. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Merigomish.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bruce, MacKenzie, Hessian, Maughan, Redding, MacEachern Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2994 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Tuesday, January 10, 1967 – Harry Bruce – Trenton – 79, died in Aberdeen Hospital Sunday night. He was born in Trenton son of the late Mr. & Mrs. William Bruce. He operated a farm, sawmill, and ice business here for some years, later working at the Trenton plants. During World War II he worked at Ferguson Industries, Pictou. For a time he was the water and street superintendent for this town and retired several years ago. Surviving are his wife Mary Ellen, five daughters, Mrs. Sylvia MacKenzie – Lourdes, Isabel (Mrs. Stanley Hessian) – Trenton, Jean (Mrs. Clarence Maughan) – Bridgewater, Olive (Mrs. Myron Redding) – Winnipeg, Helen (Mrs. Neil MacEachern) – Glenfalloch, four sons: Aubrey and Harvey – Toronto, Leslie – Trenton, Hugh – Montreal, 28 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. His body is at the Ross Funeral Home – High Street an! d the funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday from Trenton United Church and the service will be conducted by Rev. David Hamilton.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Austin, Gordon, Conway, MacKay, Cameron Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2993 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Thursday, July 21, 1966 – H.A. Austin – Stellarton – Henry Alfred Austin, 62, died suddenly at Aberdeen Hospital. Born in Stellarton son of the late Mr. & Mrs. William Austin. A former employee of Acadia Coal Mine he was for the past number of years the caretaker of the Jubilee Avenue School. He was a member of Christ Anglican Church – Stellarton. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife the former Lilly Gordon, four sons: James – Shearwater, Robert – Cyprus, Douglas – Stellarton, Wayne at home, a daughter, Jean (Mrs. Hubert Conway) of Stellarton, two brothers, George and Ralph and two sisters, Nora (Mrs. Gerald MacKay) and Viola (Mrs. Duncan Cameron) all of Stellarton. The body is at the Angus Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are pending communication with his son in Cyprus. Interment will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Grant, Simpson, MacCunn, Dodds Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2992 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Monday, July 18, 1966 – Mrs. Ethel Simpson – age 80 died Saturday morning in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Alphine Grant, French River, Pictou Co. Mrs. Simpson would have been 81 today. She was born in French River but for the last few years has lived in Salem. Her husband, Daniel, predeceased her. Surviving are four sons: Douglas – Montreal, James and Lee of French River, Grant – Vancouver, two daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Robert MacCunn) – Salem, and Muriel (Mrs. Philip Dodds) – New York. Mrs. Simpson was a member of the WMS of Salem Presbyterian Church. Funeral service will be held at the church today at 2 p.m. with interment in French River cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fisher, Smith, MacLean, Hattie, Arbuckle, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2991 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Monday, June 27, 1966 – Alexander A. Fisher, 82, retired Pictou County farmer died yesterday in Aberdeen Hospital. He was a son of the late William and Jane Fisher and was born at Fisher’s Mills, Guysborough County. He farmed at Avondale until he was forced to retire due to failing health. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Glenelg. Surviving are four sisters: Ella (Mrs. John A. MacLean) – Coulee Dam, Washington, Clara (Mrs. Walter Smith) – Avondale, Jean (Mrs. Ernest Hattie) – Glenelg, Guysborough County, Wilma (Mrs. Alfred Arbuckle) – New Glasgow, and a brother, Harry in Wiarton, West Virginia, two brothers, John and Russell, are dead. His body is at the Ross Funeral Home, MacDonald Street and the funeral service is at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow from Glenelg Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in the Glenelg Evergreen Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cameron, Schrader, Williams Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2990 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Thursday, June 9, 1966 – James MacLean Cameron – dies while tending salmon nets – of Big Island, 41, well-known fisherman and farmer of this Pictou County community died suddenly Wednesday. He was tending the salmon nets when he was stricken. He was a member of the United Church, a member of the choir, and Norton Lodge IOOF Mt. Horeh encampment and Golden Link Rebekah Lodge. Surviving is his mother, Mrs Ewen D. Cameron, his wife the former, Pauline Schrader, one son, Roy, and daughter, Dorothy Ann, both at home, two sisters, Isabel – New Glasgow, Ann (Mrs. Hugh Williams) – Welland, Ontario. His body is at the home of his mother, Big Island. (Note: buried at Murray’s Point Cemetery, Lower Barney’s River)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bruce, MacLeod, Wright Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2989 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Tuesday, January 18, 1966 – Mrs. D.M. Bruce – Stellarton – the funeral service for the late Mrs. D.M. Bruce of Ottawa, formerly of Stellarton, was held at Sharon St. John United Church on Sunday afternoon with Rev. D.H. Gass officiating. Undertaker was MacQuarrie’s Funeral Home. Mrs. Bruce died Wednesday in Ottawa. She was the former Nellie May Wright, born in Truro, a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Ephraim Wright. She was a former member of Sharon St. John United Church. She is survived by a daughter, Phyllis, (Mrs. William M. MacLeod) – Ottawa with whom she made her home the past ten years and a son, Cecil W. Bruce – Halifax. Interment was in Brookside Cemetery. (Note: husband is believed to be Daniel McVicar Bruce)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Arbuckle Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2988 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Saturday, December 11, 1965 – C.A. Arbuckle – funeral service will be held today for Charles Allie Arbuckle, 80, who died in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. He was a fisherman retiring a number of years ago. He was a member of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Merigomish. His wife died nine years ago.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Turner, Bigney Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2987 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Saturday, December 11, 1965 – D.R. Turner – Westville – Daniel Ramsay Turner – 68 of Spring Garden Road died in Aberdeen Hospital. He was a coal miner for many years and for a time was employed by the town of Westville. A member of St. Paul’s United Church he is survived by his wife the former, Mabel Rush Bigney. A son died in infancy. His body is at Eagles Funeral Home – North Main Street.

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/2986.1 Message Board Post: My apologies but this obituary actually appeared in the Halifax Chronicle-Herald on Monday, August 9, 1965.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fraser, Burrows, Reeves Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2986 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Tuesday, July 13, 1965 – Rev. Murray Y. Fraser – minister of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Pictou died Saturday at Sutherland-Harris Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Rev. Mr. Fraser had held pastorates at Springhill, Stellarton and Glace Bay before moving to Pictou. He was born in New Glasgow in 1912 son of the late Mr. & Mrs. P.M. Fraser.. After graduating from New Glasgow High School he attended Acadia University graduation in 1935. He continued his education at the Presbyterian College – Montreal graduating in 1938. Surviving are his wife, the former Viola Huggan, of Avondale, Pictou County, one son, Donald, a student at Acadia University, two sisters: Margaret (Mrs. Charles Burrows) – London, Ontario, Helen (Mrs. Clifford Reeves) – New Glasgow, and one brother, James, also of New Glasgow. His body is in the Presbyterian Church Manse on Denoon Street. A funeral service wi! ll be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church conducted by the Pictou Presbytery and assisted by Rev. A.E. Morrison D.D. Interment will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cumming, Rumley, Miller Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2985 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Tuesday, July 13, 1965 – Donald MacG. Cumming – New Glasgow – died at Aberdeen Hospital Sunday evening after a brief illness. He was born in Thorburn in 1890 son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Cumming and had resided in New Glasgow for over 50 years. He had worked at the Acadia Coal Company as a blacksmith for 45 years and on the closing of the mine worked with the NSPC, retiring late last year. Mr. Cumming was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a member of Norton Lodge IOOF. He was predeceased by a brother and sister as well as daughter, Marion, in infancy. Surviving are his wife, Grace and two daughters: Frances (Mrs. Harry Rumley) – Merigomish and Chris (Mrs. Jack Miller) – Halifax, 4 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren. His body as at his home where funeral service will be held today at 2:30 p.m. Service will be conducted by Rev. H.M. Creaser. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Andrews, Royales Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2984 Message Board Post: Halifax Chronicle-Herald – Saturday, May 8, 1965 – Mrs. Alice Sutherland Andrews – New Glasgow – Mrs. Alice Sutherland Andrews a direct descendant of one of the earliest settlers in this area, died at the Aberdeen Hospital after a month’s illness. Born at Barney’s River she lived in Truro where she was matron of the Protestant Orphanage at Bible Hill. Mr. Andrews was superintendent. She also lived at MacLellans Brook and for the past number of years was at Windsor Apartments, New Glasgow. She was a member of Trinity United Church, Golden Lynk Rebekah Lodge No. 2, Pythian Sisters True Blue, and the Canadian Legion. Mrs. Andrews was predeceased by her husband and one child in infancy. Surviving are one son Ross (WWII veteran) – Halifax, one daughter, Violet (Mrs. Alex Royales) Central West River, 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Friday at Trinity United Church conducted b! y Rev. T.D.F. Everett. Burial in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens.