Halifax Herald January 25, 1963 (4 obituaries)** SYDNEY - Mrs. Sarah Dewar, 86, of 400 Townsend St., died Thursday at City Hospital. She was the widow of Donald R. Dewar, who died 29 years ago. Mrs. Dewar was a charter member of the Presbyterian Church and life member of the Women's Missionary Society. Surviving are a son, John, two daughters, Lohla and Normena, all in Sydney, a sister, Mrs. Mary Beaton, Windsor, Ont.; a brother, Neil Beaton, Sydney. The remains are at the Fillmore Funeral Home from where the funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. NOTE: My copy is faint, but the daughter's name certainly looks like Lohla; however, there is also a 1995 obituary for Bertha Lolita Dewar, daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Beaton) Dewar so it may, in fact be Lolita. submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Halifax Herald August 8, 1963 SYDNEY - John Landry, a well-known coal hauler, died Tuesday at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence MacDonald, 58 Atlantic Street. Born at L'Ardoise, Mr. Landry lived on Hardwood Hill for the past 55 years. Twice married, he is survived by his second wife, Emeliat, five sons, Robert, Halifax; Louis, James, George and Bernard, all of Sydney; three daughters, Marjorie (Mrs. L.J. Reitzel), Kitchener, Ont., Mary (Mrs. James Leonard), Sydney and Norma (Mrs. Clarence MacDonald), Sydney. Mr. Landry's first wife, Mary Jane Landry, died in 1948. He was a member of St. Theresa's Church. The body is at the T.W. Curry Funeral Home where funeral will be Friday. Burial wil be in Holy Cross Cemetery. submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Halifax Herald March 5, 1963 AMHERST - The death of Mrs. Lucy Evelyn MacKinnon Seaman occurred suddenly at her late residence, 13 Rupert Street on Saturday. She was born in Baddeck, the fourth child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archibald MacKinnon. Mrs. Seaman graduated from Mount Allison University where she studied music and received her training as a registered nurse in Nassau Hospital, Mineola, New York. She married the late Herbert B. Seaman, who predeceased her in 1949. She resided in Westbury, Long Island until moving to Amherst in 1951. Surviving are her sister, Miss Jean MacKinnon and several nieces and nephews, The late Mrs. Seaman rested at Campbell's Funeral Home from where the service was held Monday at 10 a.m., Ven. Archdeacon J.E. Sheehy officiating. Interment will be held in the Friends Burying Ground, Westbury, Long Island submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Halifax Herald March 20, 1963 GLACE BAY - The funeral of John B. Keylor, 74, a native of Kentville and Glace Bay resident 55 years, will be held today with Requiem Mass at St. Anne's Church at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Keylor, a painter and contractor, died Monday at City of Sydney Hospital. He became ill while in Sydney to visit a daughter, Mrs. Margaret MacIntyre. Mrs. Keylor, the former Elizabeth Donovan, died in 1961. Surviving are a son, Joseph, Glace Bay; five daughters, Mrs. Margaret MacIntyre, Sydney; Anna (Mrs. Traynor Donovan) and Mrs. Roy Kennedy, both of Glace Bay; Rachael (Mrs. John A. MacNeil), Edwardsville; Bertha (Mrs. Joseph MacKenzie) in France; and two sisters, Nellie and Tessie, Kentville. A son, John, and a daughter, Mary (Mrs. John Petrie) predeceased him. . (sorry, I do not have the remainder of this obituary). submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Halifax Herald May 11, 1963 SYDNEY - The death of Mrs. Mildred Thompson occurred at City Hospital, Sydney. Born at Northport, Cumberland County in 1886, daughter of the late Henry and Minnie Anderson, she had spent the greater part of her married life in Oxford, having resided with her son, Sidney, Blackett's Lake, Cape Breton for the past eight years. She was a member of Trinity United Church, Oxford, where she had participated in various church activities, having been a member of the choir for over 30 years. Surviving are two daughters, Emma (Mrs. Neil MacRae), Bras d'Or, and Ruby (Mrs. Paul Hudak), Oxford; two sons, Sidney, Blackett's Lake, and Carman, Los Angeles, Calif. There are also three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Her husband predeceased her in 1943. The funeral service was held from Black's Funeral Home, Oxford, conducted by Rev. Dewis Rector, pastor of Trinity United Church. Interment was in Pine Grove cemetery. submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Halifax Herald September 23, 1963 ANNAPOLIS ROYAL - The death of Mrs. Gertrude Sophia Livingstone, widow of Roderick Livingstone, occurred at Annapolis General Hospital Saturday. She was 78. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Hunt of Bonavista, Nfld. She was a member of the United Church. She is survived by two daughters, Agnes (Mrs. H.D. Besborough) Minto, N.B. and Mazie (Mrs. R.D. Pynn) of Annapolis Royal, and three grandchildren. Her husband predeceased her 28 years ago. The body was taken from Dargie's Funeral Home to Patton's Funeral Home, Glace Bay where the funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Halifax Herald September 9, 1963 SYDNEY MINES - John Dickson, 67, of 46 Fraser Avenue, died Sunday after a brief illness. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Dickson of Scotland and was a member of Clyde Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Stephen Hayward, Sydney Mines and a brother, James. The remains are at the Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Clyde Avenue, from where the funeral will be today at 2:30 p.m. Interement will be in Brookside Cemetery. submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Halifax Herald September 23, 1963 SYDNEY - Beverley Ann Paul, 10, died Saturday in Glendale, Arizona. She had gone there July 29 after her parents decided that the Sydney native and Cornwallis School student might regain her health in Arizona climate. She recently underwent major surgery there. The child had various trips to Halifax in efforts to find a cure to her long illness. Finally, the parents decided to leave their home here and Mr. Paul resigned his job as salesman for a meat-packing firm. Her remains will be brought here and the family is expected to relocate in Sydney. Surviving besides her parents are two brothers, Douglas and David; and two sisters, Joanne and Theresa. (sorry, I do not have the remainder of this obituary). submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Halifax Herald March 22, 1963 (4 obituaries)** SYDNEY - David George Greig, 86, died Thursday at his home in Westmount. Mr. Greig operated a hennery for many years. He was a member of First United Church, Sydney, Wilson United Church, Northeast Margaree. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Liney (Mrs. Alex Ledrew), Sydney; two sons, Holgar and Alfred, Westmount; a sister, Mrs. D.W. Murray, and two brothers, James and William, Margaree. The remains are at the Fillmore Funeral Home. The funeral will be Saturday with service at Wilson United Church at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be in Northeast Margaree. submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Halifax Herald February 19, 1964 SYDNEY MINES - Charles Burchell, 82, life-long resident of Sydney Mines, died suddenly at his residence, 53 Crescent Street. He was a miner for 59 years before retiring in 1949. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. His wife died 12 years ago. Surviving are three daughters, , Stella (Mrs. Melvin MacKinnon), Sydney Mines; Sarah (Mrs. Murdock MacNeil), Sydney; Mary, at home; two sons, Cyril, Sydney Mines; Charles, Halfiax; a brother, Robert, Sydney Mines. The remains are at the George R. Francis Funeral Home. The funeral will be Thursday with Requiem Mass at 9 a.m. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Halifax Herald April 18, 1964 INVERNESS - A 40-year-old man was killed yesterday when the car in which he was a passenger smashed through a guard rail and plunged down a 75-foot embankment. He was Alexander Joseph MacLellan of Southwest Margaree. Driver of the car, John Leo MacDonnell of Margaree Harbor, escaped uninjured. RCMP said the car failed to negotiate a curve eight miles northeast of Inverness on Highway 19. MacLellan was thrown free and then pinned under the car, they said. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Halifax Herald March 18, 1964 SYDNEY - Dan Munroe, 70, of Marion Bridge, died Tuesday at Sydney City Hospital. Surviving are his wife, the former Agnes Bragg, of Newfoundland; four sons, Hugh and Dan, Marion Bridge; James, Ottawa; Wilbert, Western Canada; two daughters, Mrs. H.C. Frankham, Windsor, N.S., Mrs. Lawrence Delorey, Marion Bridge. He was a member of the United Church, Marion Bridge. Mr. Munroe was a veteran of the First World War. The funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Fillmore Funeral Home. Interment will be in Oakfield Cemetery, Mira. submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Halifax Herald March 18, 1964 TORONTO - Otto B. Phillips, 68, a University of Toronto chemical engineering instructor, died in hospital here Sunday. Mr. Phillips was born in Nova Scotia and served for several years as principal of schools in New Waterford, N.S. submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Halifax Herald March 13, 1964 SYDNEY - Hugh MacSween, 91, of 78 Alexandra Street, died Wednesday night at City Hospital. Surviving are three brothers, Angus, John, Alex, Sydney; three sisters, Mrs. R.C. Bulley, Mrs. D.A. Matheson, Sydney; Mrs. R. MacLean, Montreal. He as a member of the Presbyterian Church. The remains are at the residence. Funeral services will be at the home Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Halifax Herald February 19, 1964 SYDNEY MINES - Charles F. Fraser, 46, of Sydney Mines, died at Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, after a lengthy illenss. A native of Florence, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Fraser and was a member of St. Pius X Church. He was a retired plumber. Surviving are his father; six sisters, Mary (Mrs. James Purchase), Florence; Mildred (Mrs. Patsy Marinelli), Sydney Mines; Mrs. Annie Scullen, Florence; Mrs. Mike Thebault, Sydney Mines; Rita (Mrs. Russell Wellwood), Saskatchewan; Ruth (Mrs. Leonard Dowling), Florence; three brothers, John and Edward, Sydney Mines; Maurice, Bras d'Or. The remains are at the George R. Francis Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have not been made. submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Halifax Herald February 12, 1964 SYDNEY MINES - Jacob MacDowell, 81, of Fraser Avenue, Sydney Mines, died Tuesday at Harbor View Hospital. Native of Scotland, he came here 60 years ago and was employed at Florence Colliery until retirement 15 years ago. He was a member of Clyde Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth MacAllister, Scotland. His wife and daughter and a son, Jacob, predeceased him. The remains are at the Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. The funeral will be from there Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be in Brookside Cemetery. submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>

Cape Breton Deaths August 04, 2008 Monday Patrick Allison Mahon 54, Louisbourg - It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we, the family announce the sudden passing of Patrick Mahon, which occurred on July 30, 2008, as a result of a vehicle accident. Born in Louisbourg, he was the son of the late Patrick Thomas and Helen (Baldwin) Mahon. Pat was employed with J.R. Mahoney Ltd. as a refrigeration technician. Pat was an avid Screaming Eagles and Montreal Canadiens fan. He had a great sense of humour. He always enjoyed spending time with his family and giving a helping hand. He was a music enthusiastic and loved listening to many different artists. Pat is survived by his brothers, twin brother and best friend, Mike (Debbie), James (Jocelyn), Bernard (Peggy), all of Louisbourg; sisters, Patricia (Gerard) Lachance, Cole Harbour, Veronica Mahon, Cole Harbour, Maureen (Pierre) Gerdron, Gatineau, Que.; half brother, Joseph McMullin, Sydney River. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Jamie Mahon, Nicholas Lachance, Justin Mahon, Melissa Gendron, Christopher Gendron, Jacqueline Lachance, Patrick Mahon, Joseph Mahon, Adrianne Mahon and greatnephews, Owen Mahon and Avry Drolet. Besides his parents, Pat was predeceased by his sister, Martina Marie and brother, Joseph Mahon. Visitation took place Sunday, Aug. 3 at Stella Maris Church, Louisbourg, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held 2 p.m. today (Monday) at Stella Maris Church, with Fr. Patrick O'Neill officiating. Interment to take place in Old Town Cemetery, Louisbourg. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. Pat was an irreplaceable gentle and kind person who touched all our hearts, especially his nieces and nephews. He will always be missed. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Christine (Chris) Florence Morrison 95, New Waterford - It is with great sadness the family announces that their precious aunt, Christine (Chris) Morrison, passed away peacefully on Aug. 1, 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Millville, she was the daughter of the late Donald John and Sarah Jane (Smith) Morrison. Chris was a dedicated and very devoted church person and was a member of Calvin United Church. At one time, she belonged to the Women's Church Group, and was an avid quilter and during her younger years, she worked at Schwartz Store and the Co-op. In her capable years, walking was one of her favourite pastimes. Chris is survived by her sister, Margaret (Donald) MacLeod, Liverpool, Donna and John (Arlene and Mark), Adrian (Cara), Glenda and Jim (Crystal and Amy), Donnie and Ruth Ann (Ian and Jeanie), Gordie and Shaun (Kirk and Scott), Dougie and Wilma (Emily and Neil, Kenny (Ian, Stephen and Maggie); also four great-grandnieces and nephews, Jacqueline, Conor, Steven and Morgan. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her sister Mary Gadd, as well as brothers, Roddie, Smithie and Murdock. By her request, cremation has taken place and a celebration of Chris's life will be held Aug. 11, 2 p.m. at Calvin United Church with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating and burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. A luncheon will take place in the church hall, all are invited. Arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, N.S., 862-7500. Donations in Chris's memory may be made to the Calvin United Church Memorial Fund. To send on line condolences to the family, go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. Our Chris was a true gift from heaven. Chris always put the needs of others ahead of her own and was loved by everyone who knew her. Rest peacefully our Dear Aunt Chris, you will be remembered in our hearts forever. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ruth Rita Cox 89, Sydney Mines - Ruth (Rita) Cox, 89, of Miners Memorial Manor, Sydney Mines, formerly of Glebe Avenue, Sydney, passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at the manor. She was a daughter of the late Ross and Mary (MacInnis) Smith. She was a member of Sacred Heart parish. Rita is survived by two daughters, Myrna, Sydney, and Sharon (Lawrence) Jellow, North Sydney; one son, Robert (Ann), East Bay; grandchildren, Tim Jellow, Cheryl MacInnis, Benji Jellow, Lorna Jellow, Rob Cox and Terry Patterson; and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George Albert in 1992, sisters, Florence Smith and Margie Campbell, brothers, Robert and Billie. There will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Anthony O'Connor officiating. Following the service, a private family burial will take place at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Karen, It means "annointed." It is a baptism done by a lay person in the absence of clergy, and usually at some future time was regularized by a clergyman. This was often done in remote settlements with no priest, and usually by a village elder or respected man. George ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen M" <kmam11@gmail.com> To: <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 9:12 PM Subject: [NS-CB] One more question This is a request for a translation. I put it through Babel and it didn't translate the word "ondoye" so I putting the whole sentence here in hopes that someone can tell me what it says. "Jean Roy est recensé au Cap au Sable en 1686 sous le nom de Laliberté. L'acte de baptPme de Joseph Amirant précise que l'enfant a été ondoyé en 1698 par Jean Le Roy dit «Laliberté»." If I'm reading it with a bit of comprehension, it looks like there's a baptism of a child in 1698, which would be Charles LeRoy (I'm hoping :). Thanks to everyone who answered my queries, it's been most helpful. Karen visit my pond at www.karenspond.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Can you find a death record for Joseph Maureen? Vince ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maureen McNeil" <ed.mcneil@ns.sympatico.ca> To: "C.B. List" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 8:09 PM Subject: [NS-CB] Garland Married in Gloucester 1899 > Jul.6, 1899 at Gloucester Vol. 488 pg. 340 > Alexander Garland residing at Gloucester, age 32, born Trinity, Carboner, > Nfld.; son of Alexander and Jane Hiscock > 1st. marriage; to > Christine B. MacNeil (maiden name MacLeod) residing at Gloucester, age 36, > born Margaree, CB; daughter of Roderick MacLeod and Mary J. Ross; second > marriage (Widow) by Rev. Rufus P. Hibbard, Clergyman at Gloucester. > > Maureen McNeil > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a request for a translation. I put it through Babel and it didn't translate the word "ondoye" so I putting the whole sentence here in hopes that someone can tell me what it says. "Jean Roy est recensé au Cap au Sable en 1686 sous le nom de Laliberté. L'acte de baptPme de Joseph Amirant précise que l'enfant a été ondoyé en 1698 par Jean Le Roy dit «Laliberté»." If I'm reading it with a bit of comprehension, it looks like there's a baptism of a child in 1698, which would be Charles LeRoy (I'm hoping :). Thanks to everyone who answered my queries, it's been most helpful. Karen visit my pond at www.karenspond.com