Eastern Chronicle, New Glasgow, N.S., Thursday, 22 Oct 1942: JOHN ALEXANDER MUNRO Moose River Friends far and near were shocked to hear of the sudden and tragic passing of John Alexander Munro early Friday morning, October 2nd. Mr. Munro upon arising ran out to an old orchard to procure a deer but in some unbelievable manner as he was stepping over a gnarled branch of an apple tree his gun caught on a twig causing his gun to discharge the bullet, piercing his body, causing instant death as was revealed by the medical examination. The late Mr. Munro was born at Moose River, November 28, 1899, the eldest son of John and Anna (Ross) Munro both of whom are deceased. His only brother died in infancy as did also his own son. All his life Mr. Munro stood ready to assist any who needed help. He truly lived in a house by the side of the road and was a friend to man and only as the days go by will the loss caused by his passing be realized. A quiet unassuming man of simple tastes and habits he passed away as he lived, causing others as little trouble as possible. The Post Office was in the home nearly seventy years and was capably cared for during the past eight years by Mr. Munro. In 1935 he married Eva Cruickshank, R.N. of East River St. Mary's, who mourns the loss of a kind and thpughtful companion. His funeral, the largest ever seen in that district was held in Blue Mountain Church on Sunday afternoon, Oct.4th at 2:30 p.m. the service conducted by the pastor Mr. Nicholson, who spoke very fittingly. He was laid to rest in the family plot at Moose River cemetery. "Shall we meet Beyond the River" was sung at the cemetery. The pall bearers were: Judson MacLean, Albert Chisholm, Alex Stalker,Robert MacLaren, Rod Campbell and Clarence Peers, alll neighbours of the deceased. It gives the names of Floral Offerings, Sprays, Cut flowers,Telegrams and letters(Quite a few).If anyone wishes to have it all let me know. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx JAMES E. FRASER MacLellan's Brook Following a serious accident James E. Fraser, son of Mrs. James W. Fraser of MacLellan's Brook, died in the Aberdeen Hospital on Thursday, Oct.1st, 1942. The deceased was thirty-two years old and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was always kind and thoughtful, especially in his home, where he had always lived, and there he is greatly missed. The many beautiful tributes were testimonies of the grief felt at his passing. His father, the late James W. Fraser, predeceased him in 1938 and a brother, George, died very suddenly after a few days' illness, a year ago. There are left to mourn the passing of this beloved son and brother, his mother; three brothers. Gordon D., Honolulu; Walter A., Alberta; and William H., at home; five sisters, Jessie C., Boston, who came home for her brother's funeral; Mabel, Mrs. Dan F. MacKenzie, Stellarton; Mary, Mrs.Ed F. MacLean, MacLellan's Brook; Ella, Mrs.Albert Robertson, MacLellan's Brook; and Ethel A., at home. Also surviving are five nieces and nephews, Miriam and Marjorie MacLean, Donalda MacKenzie, Bobby and Vernon MacLean. The funeral service was conducted by Rev.S.J. Macarthur of Stellarton and the hymns sung by MacLellan's Brook choir. Interment was made at Castle Hill cemetery. The pall bearers were his cousins, Albert Fraser, Lyons Fraser, Walter S. Weir, Weldon Robertson, Harry Robertson and Edward F. MacLean. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Carolyn Wallace