Cape Breton Deaths July 10, 2008 Thursday Ralph Laurie Richardson 74, North Sydney - It is with heartfelt sadness the family announce the peaceful passing of their father, grandfather and brother, Ralph Richardson, age 74, a resident of Catherine Street, on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Rose Blanche, Nfld., Ralph was the son of the late Matthew and Hilda (Styles) Richardson. He was employed with National Sea Products until his retirement. He is survived by his loving children, Barbara Richardson (Eugene Cunningham), Matt (Lois) Richardson, Darlene Richardson (Peter Carver), Corinne (Howard) Moore, Deanna (Charlie) Plowman, Darren Richardson; his nine beautiful grandchildren; his two sisters, Violet (Fred) Vouden and Mary (John) Snow; by sister-in-law Beatrice Richardson; brother-in-law, Percy Leyte and a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased just three weeks ago by his loving companion, Frances MacTaggart and also predeceased by a brother, Charles Richardson and a sister, Shirley Leyte. A special thank you to the MacTaggart family for their loving support shown to our father for many years, and especially Mary Elizabeth MacTaggart for all her hard work, love and support she gave to our father during his illness. Visitation for Ralph will be held today (Thursday, July 10) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A graveside committal will be held 11 a.m., Friday at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney, with Charlie MacGuigan officiating. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Leo John (Bud) Evans Nov. 2, 1934-June 30, 2008 Toronto, Ont./North Sydney, N.S. - It is with great sorrow that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Leo John (Bud) Evans at St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto, Ont., at the age of 73. Born in North Sydney, N.S., he was the son of the late Leo Evans and Elizabeth (Adair) Evans. Bud was well known in the area as a fish merchant and later, owner-operator of Coxheath Dairy. He then moved to Ontario where he was employed by Shell Canada and Milton Auto Aucton. He is survived by his beloved Marjorie Bland, Toronto, Ont.; son, Kevin; daughter, Judy and grandson, Cole of Brampton, Ont. Bud will be deeply missed by his siblings, Elizabeth Starratt (late Ken), Truro, N.S., Jean Bragg (late Jack), North Sydney, and Robert (Donna), Sydney Mines, N.S.; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and a wide circle of friends. He was predeceased by infant son, Kerry Lee. Interment was held at Beechwood Cemetery, Toronto, Ont. His infectious laugh, great sense of humour and tall 'fish stories' will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He always made sure you left with a smile on your face. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ David Allan Dobson Age 52 - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dave Dobson at home in Cull's Harbour, N.L., on Saturday, June 28, 2008, after a short illness. Left with loving memories are his wife of 26 years, Claudine (Burgess) and son, David; brothers, Jim (Esther) P.E.I.; Doug (Linda), Niagara Falls, Rick (Mary), Sydney; 12 nieces and nephews and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Edna (Nichols) Dobson. Dave was employed with Parks Canada at Terra Nova Provincial Park, Newfoundland, for 25 years. A memorial service was held at the park on July 3, 2008. Family and friends will gather at St. Alban's Hall, St. Alban's Avenue, Whitney Pier, on Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m. to celebrate Dave's life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in his memory. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ann Christine Ivany 81, Whitney Pier - With hope eternal and a great sense of loss, we announce the passing of a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Ann Christine Ivany of Whitney Pier. Ann was the loving wife and soulmate of the late Walter Ivany. She passed away at home on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Mom was the daughter of the late Angus and Lena (Crane) Walker of Whitney Pier. Mom was employed for many years at MacGillivray Guest Home. Her deep sense of kindness and compassion for those entrusted to her care was evident to all. She was also very active in the St. John Ambulance Brigade; volunteering many hours at events. She embraced life in a very cheerful and outgoing way; she saw the good in all and as a result, made many fast and lifelong friends. Surviving are her loving daughters, Judy (David) Myatt, Halifax, Patricia Ivany, Linda (Norman) Williams, Debbie (Edward) Davis, each of Whitney Pier; her only son, Walter (Charlene), Baddeck; grandchildren, Ann, Mark Alishia, Matthew, Katie, Brent, Christa, Courtney and Emily; great-granddaughter, Madyson; many nieces and nephews and her loving canine companion, Angie. Also surviving are sisters, Elsie, Violet, Lena and Eleanor; brothers, Winston and David. Mom was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Walter, brothers, Ira, Lloyd, George and Angus and sister, Catherine. In keeping with Mom's wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at St. Alban's Anglican Church, Friday, 2 p.m., with Rev. Stacey LeMoine officiating. Interment in Eastmount Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Alban's Anglican Church, Palliative Care or charity of choice. A mother's love never dies, it blooms eternal! Forever in our hearts. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ William Matheson Age 88 - William Matheson, 88, passed away on July 7 in Chatham, Ont. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Neil and Sarah Matheson. He is survived by his loving wife, Bridget. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eric (Hookie) Rideout 72, Neil's Harbour - It is with great sadness that we, the family of Eric Rideout, announce his passing at Neil's Harbour on July 9, 2008, in his 73rd year. Eric was a member of St. Andrew's Anglican Church and a long time employee of the Victoria Co-Op Fisheries, Neil's Harbour, the Department of Transportation and Communication of Cape North and a part-time lobster fisherman. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, sons, Glen (Madona), Dartmouth, Eric, Caledonia, Ont., and Weldon (Susan), Wilmot; daughters, Catherine (Robert) LeBlanc, Hamilton, Ont., and Wendy (Rick) Timson, Caledonia, Ont. Also surviving are grandchildren, Ashley, Ciara, Brandon, Mark, Randy, Thomas, Katelyn, Matthew and Jonathan, as well as sisters, Thelma (Wilfred) MacLeod and Lorraine. Eric was predeceased by his wife, Susan (Ingram), parents, Theodore and Martha (Sturgess) and his brother, Herman. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 12 at 2 p.m. in St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Rev. Elliott Siteman officiating with burial to follow in the parish cemetery under the direction of Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home. A reception will follow in St. Andrew's parish hall. We, the family, extend a special thanks to the doctors and staff of Buchanan Memorial Hospital for the care given to Hookie. On line condolences may be e-mailed to the family at: fillmoreandwhitman@ns.sympatico.ca. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Think of dit names much like the naming system the Scots and/or the early Cape Bretoners. First, in the old days families were large and people did not move far away from their ancestral home. A single couple could easily have as many as 80 - 100 grandchildren. If the original parents were John and Mary, probably only two of their offspring would be named John and Mary, but the next generation would have ten Johns and ten Marys. If you are a grandparent and have ten grandsons named John, how do you differentiate? Likewise, how would the grandchildren identify each other? So you get big John, little John, old John, red John, John Alex (alex's son), Michael John (Michael's son), John the Post, etc. Over the years these become formalized. Now if an unrelated family with the same surname suddenly appears how would their son John be identified? John the stranger? John from away? John dit carpenter? John fitz Henry? Just a thought

Good morning, This is off topic in a way. I have a paining or colored photograph signed by an N. MacLeod. A friend was at the house yesterday and he recognized it as a location near his great grandfather's property near Long Island, Cape Breton. The picture has "Bras D'Or Lakes" written on the matting. Can any one lead me to where I might find out more about N/ MacLeod and his work? I appreciate any suggestions with this. Thank you, Rosemary McLean

Cape Breton Deaths July 09, 2008 Wednesday Maisie Dornadic 92, Sydney - Maisie Dornadic, 92, a resident of Harbourstone Enhanced Care, formerly, MacRae Avenue, Sydney River, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at Harbourstone. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (MacLean) MacLean. In her earlier years, Maisie ran a tailoring/dressmaking shop located on Charlotte Street. She was a former member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 12, Sydney. Surviving are her 15 nieces and nephews and lifelong friend, Enid Johnstone, Sydney. Maisie was predeceased by her husband, Arsene 'Dick' Dornadic and stepbrother, Robert MacLean. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel Friday, July 11 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Stephen Mills officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. William Walters - William Walters passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at the Greater Niagara General Hospital. Predeceased by his first wife, Margaret. William is survived by his loving wife, Rita (Mac- Donald) Walters. Born in Sydney, N.S. on Dec. 29, 1921, William was employed for over 40 years at Sydney Steel. A veteran of the Second World War, William was raised with 13 brothers and sisters. Predeceased by his daughter, Leona, William is survived by his son, Jack W. Walters (Beverley), Toronto, and his daughter, Rose Leveille ( Jim). Beloved Papa of Lisa Marie and Aindrea Leveille, Dustin and Brandon Domalion. Willie will be lovingly remembered by all his family & many friends. Mamie Kathleen MacLennan - Mamie Kathleen MacLennan, RN, 91, passed away on July 6, 2008, in the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Elemsdale, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Samuel Paley and Caroline (Isenor) Paley. She graduated from Nova Scotia and Victoria General Hospital in 1940 and became a RN in 1941. She nursed for many years at the Toronto General Hospital. She and her husband, 'MJ' resided in Toronto for 35 years, then moved to North River, Victoria County, N.S., in 1982. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Murdock J. MacLennan and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by six sisters and two brothers. Visitation will be this evening (July 9, 2008) 7-9 p.m. at St. Ann's Bay United Church. Funeral service will be held at St. Ann's Bay United Church, Thursday, July 10 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Diane Kempt officiating, followed by interment in Goose Cove Cemetery. Donations in Mamie's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. Sharon Anne (McGuire) MacQueen 66, Sydney, N.S. - In 1990, Sharon met her common-law partner, Douglas Richey, who passed away in the summer of 2007. Joseph Andre MacDougall 60, Jamesville, N.S. - Joseph Andre MacDougall passed away on July 7, 2008, in Victoria County Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Son of Helen (MacKinnon) MacDougall and the late Walter MacDougall. He was retired from the Department of Highways ferry service. Besides his mother, he is survived by three sisters, Mary Jane MacMillian (Greg), Big Pond, Angela, Antigonish, and Jo-Ann, Toronto; three brothers, Leo (Linda) and Dan, both of Halifax, and D.F. (Bernadette), Ottawa Brook; and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of St. Columba parish, Iona and Sacred Heart Mission, Mackinnon Harbour. His remains will be resting at St. Columba parish hall, Thursday, July 10 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, July 11 at 11 a.m. in St. Columba Parish Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery with Rev. Ray Huntley officiating. Donations may be mad to the Sacred Hear Cemetery Fund. Family flowers only please. Arrangements are under the care of MacAskill's Funeral Home. Stephen Campbell Committal Service - Internment for the late Stephen Campbell, Main-a-Dieu, will be held on Friday, July 11, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Black Brook Cemetery with S.W. Chant officiating. Ida Sarah Finney (nee Brown) Sydney Mines - On Tuesday, July 08, 2008, Ida Finney, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Ida will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 50 years, John (Jack); their children, Bill (Belinda), Chilliwack, B.C., Derrick (Marcia), Cole Harbour, N.S., Trevor, Edmonton, Alta., Darryl (Brenda), Alder Point, N.S., and their three grandchildren, Jordan, Jessica and Brandon. She is also survived by her brother, Jim (Donna), Sydney Mines, N.S.; and sisters, Judy (Bud), Edmonton, Alta., and Glenda (Al), Glace Bay, N.S. Ida was predeceased by her loving parents, Bill and Mary (Pyke) Brown of Florence.Ida was very active in her church community throughout her entire lifetime. She was an avid bowler and square dancer, and after retiring from Nova Scotia Power in 1997, she focused her significant energies as a palliative care volunteer, through which she impacted the lives of many people. A celebration of Ida's life will be held Thursday, July 10, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Trinity Anglican Church, Queen Street, Sydney Mines, with the Rev. Peter Rafuse officiating. Donations in Ida's memory may be made to the Palliative Care Society, Trinity Anglican Church, or to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. For it is in giving that we receive, And in dying that we are born into eternal life. Sr. Irene Doyle - Sr. Irene Doyle, formerly Sr. Mary Anselm, 95, a Sister of St. Martha of Antigonish, died at Bethany, the motherhouse, on July 7, 2008, in the 76th year of her religious life. Born in Melford, Cape Breton County, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Daniel O'Connell and Catherine (Boyle) Doyle. Sr. Irene entered the Sisters of St. Martha on Sept. 8, 1930, pronounced her first vows on July 11, 1932 and made her perpetual commitment on Aug. 24, 1935. Also in 1935, she graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with a BSc in home economics and began her ministry with the extension department of St. F. X. Sister was a field worker in the extension department from 1935-39, 1940-44 and 1947-52. The years off from the extension department were used to attend Massachusetts School of Art and Design and to serve as Mistress of Postulants for the congregation. In 1952, Sr. Irene took part-time studies in the field of child welfare and social work. She began full-time study at Boston College in 1953, graduating in 1956 with a masters of science in social work. Until her election to serve as general councillor in the congregation in 1961, Sr. Irene worked at Family Counselling and Guidance Centre in Boston. She was a certified charter member in the following associations: Canadian Social Work Association of Nova Scotia and Canada, and in the U.S. National Association and the U.S. Academy of Certified Social Workers. Sister served as general councillor for the congregation for two terms, 1961-67 and 1967-73. During her second term as councillor, she served as vicar general of the congregation. Following a year of renewal, she returned to social work in 1975, ministering at Family Counselling and Guidance Centre in Boston until 1979. During some of her years of service as general councillor, Sr. Irene worked as the director of staff development for CSM Social Workers in the Antigonish Diocese. She also served as the local superior in four of the Martha residences where she lived. After retiring from social work, Sr. Irene served as director of our two retreat centres, Martha Centre in Lethbridge, Alta., and Bethany Centre in Antigonish. Sister was always interested and involved in keeping the history of the Sisters of St. Martha alive, documented and recorded. From 1990-2005, Sr. Irene served the congregation as oral historian. Sister moved into Bethany's extended care unit in June 2008, a few short weeks ago. In 1975, she received an Exemplary Service Award from the extension department and Coady International Institute of St. Francis Xavier University. In 1982, Sister was given an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from St. Francis Xavier University. In 1997, Sr. Irene was inducted into the Hall of Thought at the same university. These awards were given for her qualities and accomplishments, her exemplary dedication and service to adult education with the extension department, in the field of social service, as well as for her contribution to the university and the church. Sr. Irene is survived by one sister, Romayne Waye of Port Hawkesbury. She was predeceased by five sisters, Ida Fougere, Ethel, Frances, Helene Gertrude, Sr. Jean, CSM, and Marjorie MacGillivray; and by one brother, Myles Daniel, who died in infancy. The remains will be resting at Bethany, beginning Thursday, July 10 at 1:15 p.m., where a Celebration of Vigil will be held on the same evening at 7:30 p.m. Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, July 11 at 2 p.m. in the Bethany Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Services Ltd., Antigonish. condolences: www.clcurry.com C. Bernice MacIntyre Sydney - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Bernice on Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Corner Brook, N.L., June 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Clara Dwyer and Bernard O'Hearn. She was a loving, kind and gentle woman who inspired her family to choose goodness, faith and honesty in every aspect of their lives. Her understanding and dedication to family values coupled with a positive, caring attitude were key strengths that molded a family and created lasting memories. She loved life and found the greatest satisfaction in helping others. We will deeply miss her unconditional love and the 'motherly' knowing smile and her unique sense of humour. Bernice is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Jerry; brother, Gerald O'Hearn, U.S.A.; daughters, Carol (Bud) Streeter, Fall River, Lynn (Kenny) Pitchuck, Petawawa; sons, Kent (Madeleine), Halifax, Mark (Norma), Lower Sackville, and Ted, Pemberton, B.C. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Patricia. Bernice was a past president and lifelong member of St. Anthony Daniel CWL; a founding member of St. Anthony Daniel parish council; a former volunteer with palliative care and an active member of a small and dedicated prayer group. Thank you to family and friends near and far for calls, cards, visits, food and prayer. Special thanks to VON nurses. An Cala Palliative Care staff and notably Fr. Norman MacPhee, Fr. Neil McKenna and especially Dr. Glenn Gracie. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 9, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony Daniel Church, Thursday, July 10 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Donald MacGillivary officiating. There will be a reception in the Saint Anthony Daniel parish hall following the service. Family interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery.Donations may be made to the An Cala Palliative Care Unit at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. Thomas Albert (Bert) Hanratty Age 67 - Thomas Albert (Bert) Hanratty, aged 67, died in Toronto on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at the Toronto Grace Health Centre. He was born April 16, 1941 in Sydney, N.S. to Thomas John and Mary Margaret (nee MacDonald) Hanratty. He attended Sydney Academy and Xavier Junior College in Sydney and graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in 1961. He married Mary Helen Burke in 1963 and they lived in New Brunswick from 1963 to 1994. A school teacher and principal for over 30 years, he was also very active in the New Brunswick Teachers Association, serving as its president from 1983-1985. Following Bert's retirement, he and Helen lived in Montreal from 1994-1996, after which they moved to Toronto. Bert is survived by his wife, Helen; four children, Liam (husband of Lisa), Kate, Siobhan and Niall (husband of Tina); two grandsons, Griffin and Sam; two sisters and five brothers. A funeral mass will be held at St. Basil's Church in Toronto, Thursday, July 10 at 10 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Toronto Grace Health Centre or SpreadTheNet.org. Christine Marie Whalen Sydney Mines - Christine Marie Whalen died peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, July 7, 2008, at Miners Memorial Manor in her 90th year. Christine had been a resident of the manor for the past seven years. Christine was born in Beaver Cove in 1918 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Flora (MacNeil) MacMullin. Christine was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will long be remembered by family and friends for her quiet demeanour. She was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception parish. She was active in the CWL and renowned for her baking skills. She was a seamstress and taught adult classes in that discipline. Surviving Christine is her son, Liam (Pamela), Halifax; daughters, Margaret (Alfred) LeJeune, Grantham, New Hampshire, and Kathleen (Chris) Parsons, Oakton, Va. She will be sadly missed by nine grandchildren, Tony, Danielle, Christine, Jennifer, Brenan, Jared, Kealan, Evan and Maggie and two great-grandchildren, Tanis and Titus. Also survived by brother, Michael Mac- Mullin; sisters, Johnanna MacKinnon, Theresa MacKinnon, all of Beaver Cove, and Josephine MacNeil, Halifax. Christine was predeceased by her husband,Tony in 2001, six children in infancy and daughter, Geraldine Whalen in 2002. Also predeceased by sisters, Catherine Nearie, Margaret Collins, Elizabeth MacMullin, Mary MacNeil, Rita Goss, Eileen MacMullin, Stephanie Gallant, sister-in-law, Sr. Rode Concepta Whalen and brother-in-law, Joseph Whalen. Visitation, Wednesday, July 9, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Francis Funeral Home, Main Street, Sydney Mines. Funeral mass to be celebrated Thursday, July 10 at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or to a charity of choice. The Whalen family would like to thank the staff of Miners Memorial Manor for the excellent care given to their mother while she was a resident and thanks to Dr. Doug Kohlsmith. A special thank you to Betty and Norman Pye, Sherrie Lynn Stewart and Bev LeBlanc whose kindness and support will never be forgotten. We would especially like to acknowledge the lifelong dedication of two nephews, Peter Mac- Neil and Blaine MacKinnon. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Thanks everyone for the information on "dit" and and arpent. It sure helps when you know what you're reading. Karen visit my pond at www.karenspond.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Laurie" <lcaron0822@rogers.com> To: "'Karen M'" <kmam11@gmail.com>; <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:39 PM Subject: RE: [NS-CB] translation question > An arpent is a French way of measuring land. It's equal to 100 square > perches (A perche is a French equivalent of the English rod). A square > perche is 368 square feet, so calculated out one square arpent would be > .84 > of an acre. > > "Dit" names are complicated. It seems the French liked to add onto family > names to identify one family from another. The "dit" name can represent > any > number of things, most often the area from where they came (usually in > France). It was also used to recognize ownership of land passed down > through the family, or to recognize ancient family names. Sometimes it > was > used to keep the existing French name while standardizing the name to > something more local. I believe there is also some military attachment to > some of the names. > > Briard, I believe, tells you the area of France from where they came, and > there are several "Brie" towns near Larochelle which might seem likely for > the Lejeune name. > > Hope that helps, > Laurie > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Karen M > Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:15 PM > To: NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [NS-CB] translation question > > I've been doing some research on the french side of my family and have a > question. In the records I've found and on Lark's LeJeune page items are > listed as follows: > > > A. Pierre LeJeune dit Briars/Briard #2, > > > > What does the dit Briars/Briard#2 mean. Also while reading Lark's page it > states the family had 1 arpent of land, is that an acre? > > > > Thanks > > Karen > > Searching for Edwards, husband of Mary Paulina Jessome, Almon, MacNeil, > MacDougall in CB and Mullen, Savage and Sullivan in Boston > > visit my pond at > www.karenspond.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Carol MacLean" <ritam@axion.net> > To: <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 12:21 AM > Subject: [NS-CB] Cape Breton Deaths July 08, 2008 Tuesday > > >> Cape Breton Deaths July 08, 2008 Tuesday >> >> Lawrence Nearing 75, Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we, the >> family, announce the passing of Lawrence Ronald Nearing on Sunday July 6, >> 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility, with his family by his side. >> Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late James and Margaret Nearing. >> Lawrence was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays fan. He >> truly loved to go fishing and hunting. He was well known for his great >> apple pie. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Audley >> (Appleton); five sons, Lawrence (Debbie), Fabian (Joan), Danny, Michael, >> Brian (Cindy); his only daughter, Darlene; grandchildren, Lawrence, >> Robert >> (Melanie), Cheryl (Warrick), Neil, Michelle, Joshua, Morgan; >> great-grandchildren, Caleigh, Lawrence Michael, Ethan, Adam; his best >> friend and brother, Jim (Annie); beloved sister, Joan (Dave Fowler). >> Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Charles and Joe, >> sisters, Viola and Bridget. By request there will be no visitation. A >> funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 11 a.m. in >> St. >> John's Church, New Aberdeen, with Fr. John MacIntyre officiating. For >> those who wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. >> Online condolences may be sent to the Nearing family at >> www.vjmcgillivray.ca. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Barbara Mary Blanche Carey April 1, 1922-July 6, 2008 Mill Creek - It is >> with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother, >> grandmother, sister and aunt, Barbara Mary Blanche Carey, 86, of 158 >> Point >> Aconi Rd., Mill Creek. >> Barbara, our loving mother, died Sunday, July 6, 2008, in the Northside >> General Hospital, North Sydney. Born April 1, 1922, in Sydney Mines, she >> was the daughter of the late Henry and Maisie (Davis) Sexton. Barbara is >> survived by son, Glenn and wife, Marlene, Florence; daughter, Melanie, >> Mill >> Creek; son-in-law, Gerald Bragg, Howie Centre; grandchildren, Justin >> Bragg, >> Halifax, and Jenna Bragg, Howie Centre; brothers and sister, Howard >> (Margaret), North Sydney, Eleanor Marks, Sydney Mines, Orville (Martha), >> Sydney Mines, and Glenn (Brenda), Georges River; sisters-in-law, Ellen >> Regis Whryn, Sydney Mines, Catherine Carey, Sydney Mines, and Marie >> Carey, >> St. Catharines, Ont. Barbara will be deeply missed by her nieces and >> nephews and her many close friends and dear neighbours. Besides her >> parents, she was predeceased by husband, Mark in 1994. There will no >> visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of >> Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. A memorial service will be held at >> 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 12 in St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or, with Fr. >> Peter McLeod and family friend, Fr. Jake Andrea officiating. Burial will >> be >> in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the Bras d'Or Seniors >> and Pensioners Hall, Main Street, Bras d'Or. Memorial donations may be >> made >> to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund, Bras d'Or, or >> any charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at: >> gcarey@ns.sympatico.ca. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> Alice Margaret Fisher Nov. 18, 1908-July 6, 2008 Annapolis Royal/New >> Waterford >> - With gratitude for her long, active life sadly the family announces the >> death of Alice Margaret Fisher at the Annapolis Royal Nursing Home in her >> 100th year. >> Born in Louisbourg, Cape Breton on Nov. 18,1908, she was the fourth child >> of Douglas W. and Katherine (Boutilier) Ley. Alice attended school in >> Louisbourg, graduated from Sydney Academy and the Nova Scotia Normal >> School, Truro. Always interested in children and learning, supportive and >> generous with her time, she taught elementary and high school grades in >> various communities, including Louisbourg and New Waterford. Many of her >> students became lifelong friends. >> Her marriage to Victor A. Fisher in 1936 brought Alice to New Waterford >> where she taught at Central School and actively participated in many >> aspects of community life. She was a life-member of the United Church >> Women at Calvin United Church, a charter and life-member of King Edward >> VIII IODE and keen bridge player. She was an avid reader and enjoyed >> travelling all her life. >> For 70 years, Alice supported the work of the Rotary Club of New >> Waterford >> and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Efficient, loyal, enthusiastic with a great >> sense of humour, Alice enjoyed entertaining, readily and happily. The >> beautiful articles she knitted, crocheted or quilted were much admired >> and >> appreciated. Alice is survived by her daughter, Katherine (John) >> Nickerson, >> Annapolis Royal; sons, Lorne, British Columbia; and Ralph (Louise), New >> Glasgow; four grandchildren, Tanya (Michael) Tuckman, Florida, Geoffrey >> (Kelly) Fisher, New Zealand, Amy Fisher, Minneapolis and New Glasgow, >> Aaron >> Fisher, Sydney; along with two great-grandchildren and two >> step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. >> Alice was predeceased by her husband, Victor A. Fisher, brothers, >> Marshall, >> Albert, Warren and sisters, Florrie MacQueen and Edith Nicholson as well >> as >> a granddaughter, Nadine Nickerson. The family would like to thank all >> those >> who assisted with Alice's care during her last three years, especially >> Colleen and Gordon Bragg and the staff of the Annapolis Royal Nursing >> Home >> as well as all those who visited her in person, by letter or phone calls. >> Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, July 8, 2008, from 7-9 p.m. in >> the >> V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, N.S. >> (902-862-6439). A funeral service to celebrate Alice's life will be held >> Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Calvin United Church, New >> Waterford, >> with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. A reception will be held immediately >> after the service in the church hall followed by interment in Forest >> Haven >> Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy for Alice, donations in >> her >> memory may be made to Calvin United Church, Canadian Diabetes Association >> or a charity of one's choice. Condolences to the family can be expressed >> through the funeral home at: >> www.vjmcgillivray.ca. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Sharon Anne (McGuire) MacQueen 66, Sydney, N.S. - It is with heavy hearts >> and great sadness that we, the children announce the passing of our dear >> mother and best friend, Sharon Anne MacQueen. She passed away peacefully >> in >> her home surrounded by her family on Monday July 7, 2008, following a >> courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born Oct. 24, 1941, in Sydney, >> to >> the late James Henry and Mary Jovita (Sampson) McGuire. Sharon attended >> St. >> Joseph's School and then graduated from Holy Angels High School in 1960. >> In >> April 1961, she was united in marriage to Bruce MacQueen who passed away >> in >> 1984. In 1990, Sharon met her common-law partner, Douglas Ritchie who >> passed away in the summer of 2007. >> Sharon was employed with Sydco Fuels Ltd. for 23 years until her >> retirement >> in 2005. Sharon is survived by her six loving children and 13 wonderful >> grandchildren. Her eldest son, Todd and his wife, Lisa and two sons, >> Matthew and Tyler, Saint John, N.B.; son, Bruce and his two sons, Brandon >> and Logan, Miramichi, N.B.; daughter, Deborah Muldoon and her husband, >> Daniel, and their son, Ryan and daughter, Sarah, Sydney, N.S.; daughter, >> Jody Butterworth and her husband, Ken and their three sons, Kenneth, >> Jonathan and Jeremy, Tampa Bay, Fla.; son, James and his wife, Rachel and >> their two daughters, Stella and Audrey, Toronto, Ont.; and youngest >> daughter, Karen Pace and her husband, Michael and two sons, Kyle and >> Justin, Sydney, N.S. Sharon's sister, Donna Vail and her husband, Douglas >> reside in Moncton, N.B. She is further survived by one niece, two >> nephews, >> as well as her aunt and uncles, many cousins, friends and her >> mother-in-law, Katherine Arlene MacQueen (MacGillivary Guest Home). >> Sharon's dedication to her children and grandchildren was nothing short >> of >> inspirational. Her boundless love and pride was evident every time she >> spoke of them. She touched the hearts of many with her warm smile and >> genuine concern for others. We are all better people because of her. She >> will be forever in our hearts. Cremation has taken place. There will >> be >> no visitation. Funeral services for Sharon will be held at 11 a.m., >> Thursday, July 10, 2008, at St. Anthony Daniel Church with Fr. Donald >> MacGillivary officiating. Reception to follow at S.W. Chant & Son Funeral >> Home reception area. Interment to take place in Resurrection Cemetery, >> Sydney Forks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cape Breton >> Palliative Care Society or the VON. The family would like to extend a >> very >> special thank you to Cape Breton Palliative Care and Victoria Order of >> Nurses, homemakers for their incredible care and support. Online >> condolences may be sent to our webpage at >> www.chantfuneralhome.com. >> Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chant's Funeral Home, 564 >> Alexandra St. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Bernice MacIntyre - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing >> of >> Bernice MacIntyre on Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional >> Hospital, Sydney. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of T.W. Curry >> Parkview Chapel, are incomplete at this time. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Mamie Kathleen MacLennan - Mamie Kathleen MacLennan, RN, 91, passed away >> on >> July 6, 2008, in the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in >> Elemsdale, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Samuel Paley and >> Caroline >> (Isenor) Paley. >> She graduated from Nova Scotia and Victoria General Hospital in 1940 and >> became an RN in 1941. She nursed for many years at the Toronto General >> Hospital. >> She and her husband, 'MJ' resided in Toronto for 35 years, then moved to >> North River, Victoria County, N.S., in 1982. She is survived by her >> husband >> of 55 years, Murdock J. MacLennan and many nieces and nephews. Besides >> her >> parents, she was also predeceased by six sisters and two brothers. >> Visitation will be Wednesday evening, July 9, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service >> will >> be held at St. Ann's Bay United Church, Thursday, July 10 at 2 p.m. with >> Rev. Diane Kempt officiating, followed by interment in Goose Cove >> Cemetery. >> Donations in Mamie's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or >> charity of one's choice. >> Arrangements are under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Georgina Ann (Bishop) Denette - Georgina Ann (Bishop) Denette, formerly >> of >> Sydney, N.S., and Florida and Connecticut, U.S.A., passed away Sunday, >> July >> 6, 2008, in her 64th year. Georgie leaves behind her husband, David, >> daughter, Ruth and four grandsons. She was predeceased by her parents, >> Robert and Annie Bishop and siblings, Craig, Joan, Walter and Robert. >> She >> will be lovingly remembered by those who are left behind, sisters, >> Thelma, >> Vancouver, Carmillus, Antigonish, Grace (Wayne) Dartmouth; brothers, >> Douglas, Winnipeg, Charles, Vancouver, Frederick, Dartmouth; and several >> cousins, nieces and nephews. >> Cremation has taken place. A memorial and internment plan are yet to be >> finalized. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Maxine (Freid) Dwyer 61, Sydney - Maxine (Freid) Dwyer passed away >> peacefully at home with her mother by her side on Saturday, July 5, 2008, >> after a short illness. Born in Newfoundland, Maxine was the daughter of >> Mary (Fitzgerald) Freid and the late Jerry Freid. At one time, Maxine was >> an interior decorator and her article was published in the Cape Breton >> Post >> weekly. She is survived by her mother and best friend, Mrs. Mary Freid, >> Sydney; and son, Jerry Dwyer, Newfoundland. Maxine was predeceased by her >> father, Jerry Freid and brother, Melvin. Cremation has taken place and >> burial will be held in Newfoundland at a later date. Condolences may be >> sent to the family at >> sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Donald Gerard (Archie) McIsaac Funeral Notice - Donald Gerard (Archie) >> McIsaac passed away May 19, 2008, in Trenton, Ont. Born in Glace Bay, May >> 26, 1935, son of the late Duncan and Sadie MacIsaac. Predeceased by >> brother, Joseph (Doady). >> Brother of Margaret, Marilyn, Lionel, Ronald, Dorita and Loretta. Father >> of >> Alan and Gregory. Grandfather of Keith. Will be missed by all family and >> many friends. Service at St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay, Wednesday, July >> 9, >> 2008, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations kindly accepted to MS >> Society >> > **************************************************************************** > *** >> >> Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> 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 > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > >

And "dit" is the third person singular (present tense) of the French verb dire ("to say") (ie. Il dit - he says) , so "dit" often translated into "called", such as Pierre dit Lombard (Pierre "called himself" Lombard, to perhaps differentiate himself from other) Maybe another tiny hint. Jane Nicholson On 8-Jul-08, at 8:39 PM, Laurie wrote: > An arpent is a French way of measuring land. It's equal to 100 square > perches (A perche is a French equivalent of the English rod). A > square > perche is 368 square feet, so calculated out one square arpent would > be .84 > of an acre. > > "Dit" names are complicated. It seems the French liked to add onto > family > names to identify one family from another. The "dit" name can > represent any > number of things, most often the area from where they came (usually in > France). It was also used to recognize ownership of land passed down > through the family, or to recognize ancient family names. Sometimes > it was > used to keep the existing French name while standardizing the name to > something more local. I believe there is also some military > attachment to > some of the names. > > Briard, I believe, tells you the area of France from where they > came, and > there are several "Brie" towns near Larochelle which might seem > likely for > the Lejeune name. > > Hope that helps, > Laurie > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Karen M > Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:15 PM > To: NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [NS-CB] translation question > > I've been doing some research on the french side of my family and > have a > question. In the records I've found and on Lark's LeJeune page > items are > listed as follows: > > > A. Pierre LeJeune dit Briars/Briard #2, > > > > What does the dit Briars/Briard#2 mean. Also while reading Lark's > page it > states the family had 1 arpent of land, is that an acre? > > > > Thanks > > Karen > > Searching for Edwards, husband of Mary Paulina Jessome, Almon, > MacNeil, > MacDougall in CB and Mullen, Savage and Sullivan in Boston > > visit my pond at > www.karenspond.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Carol MacLean" <ritam@axion.net> > To: <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 12:21 AM > Subject: [NS-CB] Cape Breton Deaths July 08, 2008 Tuesday > > >> Cape Breton Deaths July 08, 2008 Tuesday >> >> Lawrence Nearing 75, Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we, >> the >> family, announce the passing of Lawrence Ronald Nearing on Sunday >> July 6, >> 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility, with his family by his >> side. >> Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late James and Margaret >> Nearing. >> Lawrence was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays fan. >> He >> truly loved to go fishing and hunting. He was well known for his >> great >> apple pie. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Audley >> (Appleton); five sons, Lawrence (Debbie), Fabian (Joan), Danny, >> Michael, >> Brian (Cindy); his only daughter, Darlene; grandchildren, Lawrence, >> Robert >> (Melanie), Cheryl (Warrick), Neil, Michelle, Joshua, Morgan; >> great-grandchildren, Caleigh, Lawrence Michael, Ethan, Adam; his best >> friend and brother, Jim (Annie); beloved sister, Joan (Dave Fowler). >> Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Charles >> and Joe, >> sisters, Viola and Bridget. By request there will be no visitation. A >> funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 11 a.m. >> in St. >> John's Church, New Aberdeen, with Fr. John MacIntyre officiating. >> For >> those who wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. >> Online condolences may be sent to the Nearing family at >> www.vjmcgillivray.ca. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Barbara Mary Blanche Carey April 1, 1922-July 6, 2008 Mill Creek - >> It is >> with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother, >> grandmother, sister and aunt, Barbara Mary Blanche Carey, 86, of >> 158 Point >> Aconi Rd., Mill Creek. >> Barbara, our loving mother, died Sunday, July 6, 2008, in the >> Northside >> General Hospital, North Sydney. Born April 1, 1922, in Sydney >> Mines, she >> was the daughter of the late Henry and Maisie (Davis) Sexton. >> Barbara is >> survived by son, Glenn and wife, Marlene, Florence; daughter, >> Melanie, >> Mill >> Creek; son-in-law, Gerald Bragg, Howie Centre; grandchildren, Justin >> Bragg, >> Halifax, and Jenna Bragg, Howie Centre; brothers and sister, Howard >> (Margaret), North Sydney, Eleanor Marks, Sydney Mines, Orville >> (Martha), >> Sydney Mines, and Glenn (Brenda), Georges River; sisters-in-law, >> Ellen >> Regis Whryn, Sydney Mines, Catherine Carey, Sydney Mines, and Marie >> Carey, >> St. Catharines, Ont. Barbara will be deeply missed by her nieces and >> nephews and her many close friends and dear neighbours. Besides her >> parents, she was predeceased by husband, Mark in 1994. There will no >> visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of >> Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. A memorial service will be held >> at >> 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 12 in St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or, >> with Fr. >> Peter McLeod and family friend, Fr. Jake Andrea officiating. Burial >> will >> be >> in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the Bras d'Or >> Seniors >> and Pensioners Hall, Main Street, Bras d'Or. Memorial donations may >> be >> made >> to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund, Bras >> d'Or, or >> any charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at: >> gcarey@ns.sympatico.ca. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> Alice Margaret Fisher Nov. 18, 1908-July 6, 2008 Annapolis Royal/New >> Waterford >> - With gratitude for her long, active life sadly the family >> announces the >> death of Alice Margaret Fisher at the Annapolis Royal Nursing Home >> in her >> 100th year. >> Born in Louisbourg, Cape Breton on Nov. 18,1908, she was the fourth >> child >> of Douglas W. and Katherine (Boutilier) Ley. Alice attended school in >> Louisbourg, graduated from Sydney Academy and the Nova Scotia Normal >> School, Truro. Always interested in children and learning, >> supportive and >> generous with her time, she taught elementary and high school >> grades in >> various communities, including Louisbourg and New Waterford. Many >> of her >> students became lifelong friends. >> Her marriage to Victor A. Fisher in 1936 brought Alice to New >> Waterford >> where she taught at Central School and actively participated in many >> aspects of community life. She was a life-member of the United >> Church >> Women at Calvin United Church, a charter and life-member of King >> Edward >> VIII IODE and keen bridge player. She was an avid reader and enjoyed >> travelling all her life. >> For 70 years, Alice supported the work of the Rotary Club of New >> Waterford >> and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Efficient, loyal, enthusiastic with a >> great >> sense of humour, Alice enjoyed entertaining, readily and happily. The >> beautiful articles she knitted, crocheted or quilted were much >> admired and >> appreciated. Alice is survived by her daughter, Katherine (John) >> Nickerson, >> Annapolis Royal; sons, Lorne, British Columbia; and Ralph (Louise), >> New >> Glasgow; four grandchildren, Tanya (Michael) Tuckman, Florida, >> Geoffrey >> (Kelly) Fisher, New Zealand, Amy Fisher, Minneapolis and New Glasgow, >> Aaron >> Fisher, Sydney; along with two great-grandchildren and two >> step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. >> Alice was predeceased by her husband, Victor A. Fisher, brothers, >> Marshall, >> Albert, Warren and sisters, Florrie MacQueen and Edith Nicholson as >> well >> as >> a granddaughter, Nadine Nickerson. The family would like to thank all >> those >> who assisted with Alice's care during her last three years, >> especially >> Colleen and Gordon Bragg and the staff of the Annapolis Royal >> Nursing Home >> as well as all those who visited her in person, by letter or phone >> calls. >> Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, July 8, 2008, from 7-9 >> p.m. in >> the >> V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, N.S. >> (902-862-6439). A funeral service to celebrate Alice's life will be >> held >> Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Calvin United Church, New >> Waterford, >> with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. A reception will be held >> immediately >> after the service in the church hall followed by interment in >> Forest Haven >> Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy for Alice, donations >> in her >> memory may be made to Calvin United Church, Canadian Diabetes >> Association >> or a charity of one's choice. Condolences to the family can be >> expressed >> through the funeral home at: >> www.vjmcgillivray.ca. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Sharon Anne (McGuire) MacQueen 66, Sydney, N.S. - It is with heavy >> hearts >> and great sadness that we, the children announce the passing of our >> dear >> mother and best friend, Sharon Anne MacQueen. She passed away >> peacefully >> in >> her home surrounded by her family on Monday July 7, 2008, following a >> courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born Oct. 24, 1941, in >> Sydney, >> to >> the late James Henry and Mary Jovita (Sampson) McGuire. Sharon >> attended >> St. >> Joseph's School and then graduated from Holy Angels High School in >> 1960. >> In >> April 1961, she was united in marriage to Bruce MacQueen who passed >> away >> in >> 1984. In 1990, Sharon met her common-law partner, Douglas Ritchie who >> passed away in the summer of 2007. >> Sharon was employed with Sydco Fuels Ltd. for 23 years until her >> retirement >> in 2005. Sharon is survived by her six loving children and 13 >> wonderful >> grandchildren. Her eldest son, Todd and his wife, Lisa and two sons, >> Matthew and Tyler, Saint John, N.B.; son, Bruce and his two sons, >> Brandon >> and Logan, Miramichi, N.B.; daughter, Deborah Muldoon and her >> husband, >> Daniel, and their son, Ryan and daughter, Sarah, Sydney, N.S.; >> daughter, >> Jody Butterworth and her husband, Ken and their three sons, Kenneth, >> Jonathan and Jeremy, Tampa Bay, Fla.; son, James and his wife, >> Rachel and >> their two daughters, Stella and Audrey, Toronto, Ont.; and youngest >> daughter, Karen Pace and her husband, Michael and two sons, Kyle and >> Justin, Sydney, N.S. Sharon's sister, Donna Vail and her husband, >> Douglas >> reside in Moncton, N.B. She is further survived by one niece, two >> nephews, >> as well as her aunt and uncles, many cousins, friends and her >> mother-in-law, Katherine Arlene MacQueen (MacGillivary Guest Home). >> Sharon's dedication to her children and grandchildren was nothing >> short of >> inspirational. Her boundless love and pride was evident every time >> she >> spoke of them. She touched the hearts of many with her warm smile and >> genuine concern for others. We are all better people because of >> her. She >> will be forever in our hearts. Cremation has taken place. There >> will be >> no visitation. Funeral services for Sharon will be held at 11 a.m., >> Thursday, July 10, 2008, at St. Anthony Daniel Church with Fr. Donald >> MacGillivary officiating. Reception to follow at S.W. Chant & Son >> Funeral >> Home reception area. Interment to take place in Resurrection >> Cemetery, >> Sydney Forks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cape >> Breton >> Palliative Care Society or the VON. The family would like to extend >> a very >> special thank you to Cape Breton Palliative Care and Victoria Order >> of >> Nurses, homemakers for their incredible care and support. Online >> condolences may be sent to our webpage at >> www.chantfuneralhome.com. >> Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chant's Funeral >> Home, 564 >> Alexandra St. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Bernice MacIntyre - It is with deep sadness that we announce the >> passing >> of >> Bernice MacIntyre on Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Cape Breton >> Regional >> Hospital, Sydney. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of T.W. >> Curry >> Parkview Chapel, are incomplete at this time. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Mamie Kathleen MacLennan - Mamie Kathleen MacLennan, RN, 91, passed >> away >> on >> July 6, 2008, in the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born >> in >> Elemsdale, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Samuel Paley and >> Caroline >> (Isenor) Paley. >> She graduated from Nova Scotia and Victoria General Hospital in >> 1940 and >> became an RN in 1941. She nursed for many years at the Toronto >> General >> Hospital. >> She and her husband, 'MJ' resided in Toronto for 35 years, then >> moved to >> North River, Victoria County, N.S., in 1982. She is survived by her >> husband >> of 55 years, Murdock J. MacLennan and many nieces and nephews. >> Besides >> her >> parents, she was also predeceased by six sisters and two brothers. >> Visitation will be Wednesday evening, July 9, 7-9 p.m. Funeral >> service >> will >> be held at St. Ann's Bay United Church, Thursday, July 10 at 2 p.m. >> with >> Rev. Diane Kempt officiating, followed by interment in Goose Cove >> Cemetery. >> Donations in Mamie's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or >> charity of one's choice. >> Arrangements are under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, >> Baddeck. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Georgina Ann (Bishop) Denette - Georgina Ann (Bishop) Denette, >> formerly of >> Sydney, N.S., and Florida and Connecticut, U.S.A., passed away >> Sunday, >> July >> 6, 2008, in her 64th year. Georgie leaves behind her husband, David, >> daughter, Ruth and four grandsons. She was predeceased by her >> parents, >> Robert and Annie Bishop and siblings, Craig, Joan, Walter and >> Robert. She >> will be lovingly remembered by those who are left behind, sisters, >> Thelma, >> Vancouver, Carmillus, Antigonish, Grace (Wayne) Dartmouth; brothers, >> Douglas, Winnipeg, Charles, Vancouver, Frederick, Dartmouth; and >> several >> cousins, nieces and nephews. >> Cremation has taken place. A memorial and internment plan are yet >> to be >> finalized. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Maxine (Freid) Dwyer 61, Sydney - Maxine (Freid) Dwyer passed away >> peacefully at home with her mother by her side on Saturday, July 5, >> 2008, >> after a short illness. Born in Newfoundland, Maxine was the >> daughter of >> Mary (Fitzgerald) Freid and the late Jerry Freid. At one time, >> Maxine was >> an interior decorator and her article was published in the Cape >> Breton >> Post >> weekly. She is survived by her mother and best friend, Mrs. Mary >> Freid, >> Sydney; and son, Jerry Dwyer, Newfoundland. Maxine was predeceased >> by her >> father, Jerry Freid and brother, Melvin. Cremation has taken place >> and >> burial will be held in Newfoundland at a later date. Condolences >> may be >> sent to the family at >> sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Donald Gerard (Archie) McIsaac Funeral Notice - Donald Gerard >> (Archie) >> McIsaac passed away May 19, 2008, in Trenton, Ont. Born in Glace >> Bay, May >> 26, 1935, son of the late Duncan and Sadie MacIsaac. Predeceased by >> brother, Joseph (Doady). >> Brother of Margaret, Marilyn, Lionel, Ronald, Dorita and Loretta. >> Father >> of >> Alan and Gregory. Grandfather of Keith. Will be missed by all >> family and >> many friends. Service at St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay, Wednesday, >> July 9, >> 2008, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations kindly accepted to MS >> Society >> > **************************************************************************** > *** >> >> Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> 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 > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > > > ------------------------------- > 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

An arpent is a French way of measuring land. It's equal to 100 square perches (A perche is a French equivalent of the English rod). A square perche is 368 square feet, so calculated out one square arpent would be .84 of an acre. "Dit" names are complicated. It seems the French liked to add onto family names to identify one family from another. The "dit" name can represent any number of things, most often the area from where they came (usually in France). It was also used to recognize ownership of land passed down through the family, or to recognize ancient family names. Sometimes it was used to keep the existing French name while standardizing the name to something more local. I believe there is also some military attachment to some of the names. Briard, I believe, tells you the area of France from where they came, and there are several "Brie" towns near Larochelle which might seem likely for the Lejeune name. Hope that helps, Laurie -----Original Message----- From: ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Karen M Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:15 PM To: NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NS-CB] translation question I've been doing some research on the french side of my family and have a question. In the records I've found and on Lark's LeJeune page items are listed as follows: A. Pierre LeJeune dit Briars/Briard #2, What does the dit Briars/Briard#2 mean. Also while reading Lark's page it states the family had 1 arpent of land, is that an acre? Thanks Karen Searching for Edwards, husband of Mary Paulina Jessome, Almon, MacNeil, MacDougall in CB and Mullen, Savage and Sullivan in Boston visit my pond at www.karenspond.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol MacLean" <ritam@axion.net> To: <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 12:21 AM Subject: [NS-CB] Cape Breton Deaths July 08, 2008 Tuesday > Cape Breton Deaths July 08, 2008 Tuesday > > Lawrence Nearing 75, Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we, the > family, announce the passing of Lawrence Ronald Nearing on Sunday July 6, > 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility, with his family by his side. > Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late James and Margaret Nearing. > Lawrence was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays fan. He > truly loved to go fishing and hunting. He was well known for his great > apple pie. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Audley > (Appleton); five sons, Lawrence (Debbie), Fabian (Joan), Danny, Michael, > Brian (Cindy); his only daughter, Darlene; grandchildren, Lawrence, Robert > (Melanie), Cheryl (Warrick), Neil, Michelle, Joshua, Morgan; > great-grandchildren, Caleigh, Lawrence Michael, Ethan, Adam; his best > friend and brother, Jim (Annie); beloved sister, Joan (Dave Fowler). > Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Charles and Joe, > sisters, Viola and Bridget. By request there will be no visitation. A > funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 11 a.m. in St. > John's Church, New Aberdeen, with Fr. John MacIntyre officiating. For > those who wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. > Online condolences may be sent to the Nearing family at > www.vjmcgillivray.ca. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Barbara Mary Blanche Carey April 1, 1922-July 6, 2008 Mill Creek - It is > with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother, > grandmother, sister and aunt, Barbara Mary Blanche Carey, 86, of 158 Point > Aconi Rd., Mill Creek. > Barbara, our loving mother, died Sunday, July 6, 2008, in the Northside > General Hospital, North Sydney. Born April 1, 1922, in Sydney Mines, she > was the daughter of the late Henry and Maisie (Davis) Sexton. Barbara is > survived by son, Glenn and wife, Marlene, Florence; daughter, Melanie, > Mill > Creek; son-in-law, Gerald Bragg, Howie Centre; grandchildren, Justin > Bragg, > Halifax, and Jenna Bragg, Howie Centre; brothers and sister, Howard > (Margaret), North Sydney, Eleanor Marks, Sydney Mines, Orville (Martha), > Sydney Mines, and Glenn (Brenda), Georges River; sisters-in-law, Ellen > Regis Whryn, Sydney Mines, Catherine Carey, Sydney Mines, and Marie Carey, > St. Catharines, Ont. Barbara will be deeply missed by her nieces and > nephews and her many close friends and dear neighbours. Besides her > parents, she was predeceased by husband, Mark in 1994. There will no > visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of > Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. A memorial service will be held at > 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 12 in St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or, with Fr. > Peter McLeod and family friend, Fr. Jake Andrea officiating. Burial will > be > in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the Bras d'Or Seniors > and Pensioners Hall, Main Street, Bras d'Or. Memorial donations may be > made > to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund, Bras d'Or, or > any charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at: > gcarey@ns.sympatico.ca. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Alice Margaret Fisher Nov. 18, 1908-July 6, 2008 Annapolis Royal/New > Waterford > - With gratitude for her long, active life sadly the family announces the > death of Alice Margaret Fisher at the Annapolis Royal Nursing Home in her > 100th year. > Born in Louisbourg, Cape Breton on Nov. 18,1908, she was the fourth child > of Douglas W. and Katherine (Boutilier) Ley. Alice attended school in > Louisbourg, graduated from Sydney Academy and the Nova Scotia Normal > School, Truro. Always interested in children and learning, supportive and > generous with her time, she taught elementary and high school grades in > various communities, including Louisbourg and New Waterford. Many of her > students became lifelong friends. > Her marriage to Victor A. Fisher in 1936 brought Alice to New Waterford > where she taught at Central School and actively participated in many > aspects of community life. She was a life-member of the United Church > Women at Calvin United Church, a charter and life-member of King Edward > VIII IODE and keen bridge player. She was an avid reader and enjoyed > travelling all her life. > For 70 years, Alice supported the work of the Rotary Club of New Waterford > and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Efficient, loyal, enthusiastic with a great > sense of humour, Alice enjoyed entertaining, readily and happily. The > beautiful articles she knitted, crocheted or quilted were much admired and > appreciated. Alice is survived by her daughter, Katherine (John) > Nickerson, > Annapolis Royal; sons, Lorne, British Columbia; and Ralph (Louise), New > Glasgow; four grandchildren, Tanya (Michael) Tuckman, Florida, Geoffrey > (Kelly) Fisher, New Zealand, Amy Fisher, Minneapolis and New Glasgow, > Aaron > Fisher, Sydney; along with two great-grandchildren and two > step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. > Alice was predeceased by her husband, Victor A. Fisher, brothers, > Marshall, > Albert, Warren and sisters, Florrie MacQueen and Edith Nicholson as well > as > a granddaughter, Nadine Nickerson. The family would like to thank all > those > who assisted with Alice's care during her last three years, especially > Colleen and Gordon Bragg and the staff of the Annapolis Royal Nursing Home > as well as all those who visited her in person, by letter or phone calls. > Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, July 8, 2008, from 7-9 p.m. in > the > V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, N.S. > (902-862-6439). A funeral service to celebrate Alice's life will be held > Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Calvin United Church, New Waterford, > with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. A reception will be held immediately > after the service in the church hall followed by interment in Forest Haven > Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy for Alice, donations in her > memory may be made to Calvin United Church, Canadian Diabetes Association > or a charity of one's choice. Condolences to the family can be expressed > through the funeral home at: > www.vjmcgillivray.ca. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Sharon Anne (McGuire) MacQueen 66, Sydney, N.S. - It is with heavy hearts > and great sadness that we, the children announce the passing of our dear > mother and best friend, Sharon Anne MacQueen. She passed away peacefully > in > her home surrounded by her family on Monday July 7, 2008, following a > courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born Oct. 24, 1941, in Sydney, > to > the late James Henry and Mary Jovita (Sampson) McGuire. Sharon attended > St. > Joseph's School and then graduated from Holy Angels High School in 1960. > In > April 1961, she was united in marriage to Bruce MacQueen who passed away > in > 1984. In 1990, Sharon met her common-law partner, Douglas Ritchie who > passed away in the summer of 2007. > Sharon was employed with Sydco Fuels Ltd. for 23 years until her > retirement > in 2005. Sharon is survived by her six loving children and 13 wonderful > grandchildren. Her eldest son, Todd and his wife, Lisa and two sons, > Matthew and Tyler, Saint John, N.B.; son, Bruce and his two sons, Brandon > and Logan, Miramichi, N.B.; daughter, Deborah Muldoon and her husband, > Daniel, and their son, Ryan and daughter, Sarah, Sydney, N.S.; daughter, > Jody Butterworth and her husband, Ken and their three sons, Kenneth, > Jonathan and Jeremy, Tampa Bay, Fla.; son, James and his wife, Rachel and > their two daughters, Stella and Audrey, Toronto, Ont.; and youngest > daughter, Karen Pace and her husband, Michael and two sons, Kyle and > Justin, Sydney, N.S. Sharon's sister, Donna Vail and her husband, Douglas > reside in Moncton, N.B. She is further survived by one niece, two nephews, > as well as her aunt and uncles, many cousins, friends and her > mother-in-law, Katherine Arlene MacQueen (MacGillivary Guest Home). > Sharon's dedication to her children and grandchildren was nothing short of > inspirational. Her boundless love and pride was evident every time she > spoke of them. She touched the hearts of many with her warm smile and > genuine concern for others. We are all better people because of her. She > will be forever in our hearts. Cremation has taken place. There will be > no visitation. Funeral services for Sharon will be held at 11 a.m., > Thursday, July 10, 2008, at St. Anthony Daniel Church with Fr. Donald > MacGillivary officiating. Reception to follow at S.W. Chant & Son Funeral > Home reception area. Interment to take place in Resurrection Cemetery, > Sydney Forks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cape Breton > Palliative Care Society or the VON. The family would like to extend a very > special thank you to Cape Breton Palliative Care and Victoria Order of > Nurses, homemakers for their incredible care and support. Online > condolences may be sent to our webpage at > www.chantfuneralhome.com. > Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chant's Funeral Home, 564 > Alexandra St. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Bernice MacIntyre - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing > of > Bernice MacIntyre on Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional > Hospital, Sydney. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of T.W. Curry > Parkview Chapel, are incomplete at this time. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Mamie Kathleen MacLennan - Mamie Kathleen MacLennan, RN, 91, passed away > on > July 6, 2008, in the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in > Elemsdale, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Samuel Paley and > Caroline > (Isenor) Paley. > She graduated from Nova Scotia and Victoria General Hospital in 1940 and > became an RN in 1941. She nursed for many years at the Toronto General > Hospital. > She and her husband, 'MJ' resided in Toronto for 35 years, then moved to > North River, Victoria County, N.S., in 1982. She is survived by her > husband > of 55 years, Murdock J. MacLennan and many nieces and nephews. Besides > her > parents, she was also predeceased by six sisters and two brothers. > Visitation will be Wednesday evening, July 9, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service > will > be held at St. Ann's Bay United Church, Thursday, July 10 at 2 p.m. with > Rev. Diane Kempt officiating, followed by interment in Goose Cove > Cemetery. > Donations in Mamie's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or > charity of one's choice. > Arrangements are under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Georgina Ann (Bishop) Denette - Georgina Ann (Bishop) Denette, formerly of > Sydney, N.S., and Florida and Connecticut, U.S.A., passed away Sunday, > July > 6, 2008, in her 64th year. Georgie leaves behind her husband, David, > daughter, Ruth and four grandsons. She was predeceased by her parents, > Robert and Annie Bishop and siblings, Craig, Joan, Walter and Robert. She > will be lovingly remembered by those who are left behind, sisters, Thelma, > Vancouver, Carmillus, Antigonish, Grace (Wayne) Dartmouth; brothers, > Douglas, Winnipeg, Charles, Vancouver, Frederick, Dartmouth; and several > cousins, nieces and nephews. > Cremation has taken place. A memorial and internment plan are yet to be > finalized. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Maxine (Freid) Dwyer 61, Sydney - Maxine (Freid) Dwyer passed away > peacefully at home with her mother by her side on Saturday, July 5, 2008, > after a short illness. Born in Newfoundland, Maxine was the daughter of > Mary (Fitzgerald) Freid and the late Jerry Freid. At one time, Maxine was > an interior decorator and her article was published in the Cape Breton > Post > weekly. She is survived by her mother and best friend, Mrs. Mary Freid, > Sydney; and son, Jerry Dwyer, Newfoundland. Maxine was predeceased by her > father, Jerry Freid and brother, Melvin. Cremation has taken place and > burial will be held in Newfoundland at a later date. Condolences may be > sent to the family at > sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Donald Gerard (Archie) McIsaac Funeral Notice - Donald Gerard (Archie) > McIsaac passed away May 19, 2008, in Trenton, Ont. Born in Glace Bay, May > 26, 1935, son of the late Duncan and Sadie MacIsaac. Predeceased by > brother, Joseph (Doady). > Brother of Margaret, Marilyn, Lionel, Ronald, Dorita and Loretta. Father > of > Alan and Gregory. Grandfather of Keith. Will be missed by all family and > many friends. Service at St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay, Wednesday, July 9, > 2008, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations kindly accepted to MS > Society > **************************************************************************** *** > > Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 ------------------------------- 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

I've been doing some research on the french side of my family and have a question. In the records I've found and on Lark's LeJeune page items are listed as follows: A. Pierre LeJeune dit Briars/Briard #2, What does the dit Briars/Briard#2 mean. Also while reading Lark's page it states the family had 1 arpent of land, is that an acre? Thanks Karen Searching for Edwards, husband of Mary Paulina Jessome, Almon, MacNeil, MacDougall in CB and Mullen, Savage and Sullivan in Boston visit my pond at www.karenspond.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol MacLean" <ritam@axion.net> To: <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 12:21 AM Subject: [NS-CB] Cape Breton Deaths July 08, 2008 Tuesday > Cape Breton Deaths July 08, 2008 Tuesday > > Lawrence Nearing 75, Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we, the > family, announce the passing of Lawrence Ronald Nearing on Sunday July 6, > 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility, with his family by his side. > Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late James and Margaret Nearing. > Lawrence was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays fan. He > truly loved to go fishing and hunting. He was well known for his great > apple pie. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Audley > (Appleton); five sons, Lawrence (Debbie), Fabian (Joan), Danny, Michael, > Brian (Cindy); his only daughter, Darlene; grandchildren, Lawrence, Robert > (Melanie), Cheryl (Warrick), Neil, Michelle, Joshua, Morgan; > great-grandchildren, Caleigh, Lawrence Michael, Ethan, Adam; his best > friend and brother, Jim (Annie); beloved sister, Joan (Dave Fowler). > Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Charles and Joe, > sisters, Viola and Bridget. By request there will be no visitation. A > funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 11 a.m. in St. > John's Church, New Aberdeen, with Fr. John MacIntyre officiating. For > those who wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. > Online condolences may be sent to the Nearing family at > www.vjmcgillivray.ca. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Barbara Mary Blanche Carey April 1, 1922-July 6, 2008 Mill Creek - It is > with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother, > grandmother, sister and aunt, Barbara Mary Blanche Carey, 86, of 158 Point > Aconi Rd., Mill Creek. > Barbara, our loving mother, died Sunday, July 6, 2008, in the Northside > General Hospital, North Sydney. Born April 1, 1922, in Sydney Mines, she > was the daughter of the late Henry and Maisie (Davis) Sexton. Barbara is > survived by son, Glenn and wife, Marlene, Florence; daughter, Melanie, > Mill > Creek; son-in-law, Gerald Bragg, Howie Centre; grandchildren, Justin > Bragg, > Halifax, and Jenna Bragg, Howie Centre; brothers and sister, Howard > (Margaret), North Sydney, Eleanor Marks, Sydney Mines, Orville (Martha), > Sydney Mines, and Glenn (Brenda), Georges River; sisters-in-law, Ellen > Regis Whryn, Sydney Mines, Catherine Carey, Sydney Mines, and Marie Carey, > St. Catharines, Ont. Barbara will be deeply missed by her nieces and > nephews and her many close friends and dear neighbours. Besides her > parents, she was predeceased by husband, Mark in 1994. There will no > visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of > Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. A memorial service will be held at > 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 12 in St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or, with Fr. > Peter McLeod and family friend, Fr. Jake Andrea officiating. Burial will > be > in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the Bras d'Or Seniors > and Pensioners Hall, Main Street, Bras d'Or. Memorial donations may be > made > to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund, Bras d'Or, or > any charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at: > gcarey@ns.sympatico.ca. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Alice Margaret Fisher Nov. 18, 1908-July 6, 2008 Annapolis Royal/New > Waterford > - With gratitude for her long, active life sadly the family announces the > death of Alice Margaret Fisher at the Annapolis Royal Nursing Home in her > 100th year. > Born in Louisbourg, Cape Breton on Nov. 18,1908, she was the fourth child > of Douglas W. and Katherine (Boutilier) Ley. Alice attended school in > Louisbourg, graduated from Sydney Academy and the Nova Scotia Normal > School, Truro. Always interested in children and learning, supportive and > generous with her time, she taught elementary and high school grades in > various communities, including Louisbourg and New Waterford. Many of her > students became lifelong friends. > Her marriage to Victor A. Fisher in 1936 brought Alice to New Waterford > where she taught at Central School and actively participated in many > aspects of community life. She was a life-member of the United Church > Women at Calvin United Church, a charter and life-member of King Edward > VIII IODE and keen bridge player. She was an avid reader and enjoyed > travelling all her life. > For 70 years, Alice supported the work of the Rotary Club of New Waterford > and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Efficient, loyal, enthusiastic with a great > sense of humour, Alice enjoyed entertaining, readily and happily. The > beautiful articles she knitted, crocheted or quilted were much admired and > appreciated. Alice is survived by her daughter, Katherine (John) > Nickerson, > Annapolis Royal; sons, Lorne, British Columbia; and Ralph (Louise), New > Glasgow; four grandchildren, Tanya (Michael) Tuckman, Florida, Geoffrey > (Kelly) Fisher, New Zealand, Amy Fisher, Minneapolis and New Glasgow, > Aaron > Fisher, Sydney; along with two great-grandchildren and two > step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. > Alice was predeceased by her husband, Victor A. Fisher, brothers, > Marshall, > Albert, Warren and sisters, Florrie MacQueen and Edith Nicholson as well > as > a granddaughter, Nadine Nickerson. The family would like to thank all > those > who assisted with Alice's care during her last three years, especially > Colleen and Gordon Bragg and the staff of the Annapolis Royal Nursing Home > as well as all those who visited her in person, by letter or phone calls. > Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, July 8, 2008, from 7-9 p.m. in > the > V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, N.S. > (902-862-6439). A funeral service to celebrate Alice's life will be held > Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Calvin United Church, New Waterford, > with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. A reception will be held immediately > after the service in the church hall followed by interment in Forest Haven > Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy for Alice, donations in her > memory may be made to Calvin United Church, Canadian Diabetes Association > or a charity of one's choice. Condolences to the family can be expressed > through the funeral home at: > www.vjmcgillivray.ca. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Sharon Anne (McGuire) MacQueen 66, Sydney, N.S. - It is with heavy hearts > and great sadness that we, the children announce the passing of our dear > mother and best friend, Sharon Anne MacQueen. She passed away peacefully > in > her home surrounded by her family on Monday July 7, 2008, following a > courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born Oct. 24, 1941, in Sydney, > to > the late James Henry and Mary Jovita (Sampson) McGuire. Sharon attended > St. > Joseph's School and then graduated from Holy Angels High School in 1960. > In > April 1961, she was united in marriage to Bruce MacQueen who passed away > in > 1984. In 1990, Sharon met her common-law partner, Douglas Ritchie who > passed away in the summer of 2007. > Sharon was employed with Sydco Fuels Ltd. for 23 years until her > retirement > in 2005. Sharon is survived by her six loving children and 13 wonderful > grandchildren. Her eldest son, Todd and his wife, Lisa and two sons, > Matthew and Tyler, Saint John, N.B.; son, Bruce and his two sons, Brandon > and Logan, Miramichi, N.B.; daughter, Deborah Muldoon and her husband, > Daniel, and their son, Ryan and daughter, Sarah, Sydney, N.S.; daughter, > Jody Butterworth and her husband, Ken and their three sons, Kenneth, > Jonathan and Jeremy, Tampa Bay, Fla.; son, James and his wife, Rachel and > their two daughters, Stella and Audrey, Toronto, Ont.; and youngest > daughter, Karen Pace and her husband, Michael and two sons, Kyle and > Justin, Sydney, N.S. Sharon's sister, Donna Vail and her husband, Douglas > reside in Moncton, N.B. She is further survived by one niece, two nephews, > as well as her aunt and uncles, many cousins, friends and her > mother-in-law, Katherine Arlene MacQueen (MacGillivary Guest Home). > Sharon's dedication to her children and grandchildren was nothing short of > inspirational. Her boundless love and pride was evident every time she > spoke of them. She touched the hearts of many with her warm smile and > genuine concern for others. We are all better people because of her. She > will be forever in our hearts. Cremation has taken place. There will be > no visitation. Funeral services for Sharon will be held at 11 a.m., > Thursday, July 10, 2008, at St. Anthony Daniel Church with Fr. Donald > MacGillivary officiating. Reception to follow at S.W. Chant & Son Funeral > Home reception area. Interment to take place in Resurrection Cemetery, > Sydney Forks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cape Breton > Palliative Care Society or the VON. The family would like to extend a very > special thank you to Cape Breton Palliative Care and Victoria Order of > Nurses, homemakers for their incredible care and support. Online > condolences may be sent to our webpage at > www.chantfuneralhome.com. > Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chant's Funeral Home, 564 > Alexandra St. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Bernice MacIntyre - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing > of > Bernice MacIntyre on Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional > Hospital, Sydney. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of T.W. Curry > Parkview Chapel, are incomplete at this time. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Mamie Kathleen MacLennan - Mamie Kathleen MacLennan, RN, 91, passed away > on > July 6, 2008, in the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in > Elemsdale, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Samuel Paley and > Caroline > (Isenor) Paley. > She graduated from Nova Scotia and Victoria General Hospital in 1940 and > became an RN in 1941. She nursed for many years at the Toronto General > Hospital. > She and her husband, 'MJ' resided in Toronto for 35 years, then moved to > North River, Victoria County, N.S., in 1982. She is survived by her > husband > of 55 years, Murdock J. MacLennan and many nieces and nephews. Besides > her > parents, she was also predeceased by six sisters and two brothers. > Visitation will be Wednesday evening, July 9, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service > will > be held at St. Ann's Bay United Church, Thursday, July 10 at 2 p.m. with > Rev. Diane Kempt officiating, followed by interment in Goose Cove > Cemetery. > Donations in Mamie's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or > charity of one's choice. > Arrangements are under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Georgina Ann (Bishop) Denette - Georgina Ann (Bishop) Denette, formerly of > Sydney, N.S., and Florida and Connecticut, U.S.A., passed away Sunday, > July > 6, 2008, in her 64th year. Georgie leaves behind her husband, David, > daughter, Ruth and four grandsons. She was predeceased by her parents, > Robert and Annie Bishop and siblings, Craig, Joan, Walter and Robert. She > will be lovingly remembered by those who are left behind, sisters, Thelma, > Vancouver, Carmillus, Antigonish, Grace (Wayne) Dartmouth; brothers, > Douglas, Winnipeg, Charles, Vancouver, Frederick, Dartmouth; and several > cousins, nieces and nephews. > Cremation has taken place. A memorial and internment plan are yet to be > finalized. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Maxine (Freid) Dwyer 61, Sydney - Maxine (Freid) Dwyer passed away > peacefully at home with her mother by her side on Saturday, July 5, 2008, > after a short illness. Born in Newfoundland, Maxine was the daughter of > Mary (Fitzgerald) Freid and the late Jerry Freid. At one time, Maxine was > an interior decorator and her article was published in the Cape Breton > Post > weekly. She is survived by her mother and best friend, Mrs. Mary Freid, > Sydney; and son, Jerry Dwyer, Newfoundland. Maxine was predeceased by her > father, Jerry Freid and brother, Melvin. Cremation has taken place and > burial will be held in Newfoundland at a later date. Condolences may be > sent to the family at > sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Donald Gerard (Archie) McIsaac Funeral Notice - Donald Gerard (Archie) > McIsaac passed away May 19, 2008, in Trenton, Ont. Born in Glace Bay, May > 26, 1935, son of the late Duncan and Sadie MacIsaac. Predeceased by > brother, Joseph (Doady). > Brother of Margaret, Marilyn, Lionel, Ronald, Dorita and Loretta. Father > of > Alan and Gregory. Grandfather of Keith. Will be missed by all family and > many friends. Service at St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay, Wednesday, July 9, > 2008, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations kindly accepted to MS > Society > ******************************************************************************* > > Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org > > > > ------------------------------- > 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

I was at the archives in Halifax today and was unable to get the following obits due to same being unable to read. One was very faint and the other one was crinkled in the corner and thus unreadable. First one is for Effie Belle MacLean SLATER, Published the Sydney Post Record 11 MAR 1952, page 3, lower right part of page. Second one is for Kenneth MacRAE. published in Sydney Post Record 2 OCT 1946, page 9. It is in the top right hand corner of the page and when photographed , the page was bent so that I could not get the info. It is only the first paragraph that I need. I have the second paragraph. I would appreciate SKS who might be at the Beaton in the next few days or has a copy of either obituary to forward same to me. Don

Cape Breton Post July 08, 2008 Ottawa supports Cape Breton's Magazine Centre for Documentary and Fields Studies ENGLISHTOWN - Canadians across the country will soon be able to access Cape Breton Island's rich cultural heritage online, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada. MP Gerald Keddy (South Shore-St. Margaret's) has announced funding on behalf of the Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages and Minister for La Francophonie, funding for Cape Breton's Magazine Centre for Documentary Fields Studies. Cape Breton's Magazine Centre for Documentary Fields Studies will receive $105,100 in funding to digitize and post its entire run of issues from 1971 to 1999 on the web. Its project, Read Cape Breton Online, will allow all Canadians to access over 5,000 pages of stories, interviews, folklore, songs, and poetry about the multicultural heritage of Cape Breton Island. The site will also include interactive activities for students and the general reader. "The Government of Canada is proud to support projects that showcase the richness and the diversity of our culture and heritage," said Verner. "By digitizing its issues and putting them on the web, Cape Breton's Magazine will be able to share the island's heritage with Canadians across the country." "Projects such as this underscore the potential of the Internet to give Canadians greater access to our culture," said Keddy. "I am proud that our government is contributing to the success of a project that will enable all Canadians, regardless of geographic location, to access the rich culture and history of Cape Breton Island." "I deeply appreciate this vote of confidence in the lasting value of Cape Breton's Magazine, by not only the Government of Canada but also by our partners, the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board and Nova Scotia Archive and Records Management," said Ronald Caplan, editor of Cape Breton's Magazine. The Government of Canada has provided this financial assistance through the Partnerships Fund, a component of the Department of Canadian Heritage's Canadian Culture Online strategy. This program strives to increase the amount of quality Canadian cultural content on the Internet and engages Canadians to use the content and share their perspectives on Canadian events, people and values.

Cape Breton Deaths July 08, 2008 Tuesday Lawrence Nearing 75, Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Lawrence Ronald Nearing on Sunday July 6, 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility, with his family by his side. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late James and Margaret Nearing. Lawrence was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays fan. He truly loved to go fishing and hunting. He was well known for his great apple pie. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Audley (Appleton); five sons, Lawrence (Debbie), Fabian (Joan), Danny, Michael, Brian (Cindy); his only daughter, Darlene; grandchildren, Lawrence, Robert (Melanie), Cheryl (Warrick), Neil, Michelle, Joshua, Morgan; great-grandchildren, Caleigh, Lawrence Michael, Ethan, Adam; his best friend and brother, Jim (Annie); beloved sister, Joan (Dave Fowler). Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Charles and Joe, sisters, Viola and Bridget. By request there will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 11 a.m. in St. John's Church, New Aberdeen, with Fr. John MacIntyre officiating. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the Nearing family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Barbara Mary Blanche Carey April 1, 1922-July 6, 2008 Mill Creek - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Barbara Mary Blanche Carey, 86, of 158 Point Aconi Rd., Mill Creek. Barbara, our loving mother, died Sunday, July 6, 2008, in the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born April 1, 1922, in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Maisie (Davis) Sexton. Barbara is survived by son, Glenn and wife, Marlene, Florence; daughter, Melanie, Mill Creek; son-in-law, Gerald Bragg, Howie Centre; grandchildren, Justin Bragg, Halifax, and Jenna Bragg, Howie Centre; brothers and sister, Howard (Margaret), North Sydney, Eleanor Marks, Sydney Mines, Orville (Martha), Sydney Mines, and Glenn (Brenda), Georges River; sisters-in-law, Ellen Regis Whryn, Sydney Mines, Catherine Carey, Sydney Mines, and Marie Carey, St. Catharines, Ont. Barbara will be deeply missed by her nieces and nephews and her many close friends and dear neighbours. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by husband, Mark in 1994. There will no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 12 in St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or, with Fr. Peter McLeod and family friend, Fr. Jake Andrea officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the Bras d'Or Seniors and Pensioners Hall, Main Street, Bras d'Or. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund, Bras d'Or, or any charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at: gcarey@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alice Margaret Fisher Nov. 18, 1908-July 6, 2008 Annapolis Royal/New Waterford - With gratitude for her long, active life sadly the family announces the death of Alice Margaret Fisher at the Annapolis Royal Nursing Home in her 100th year. Born in Louisbourg, Cape Breton on Nov. 18,1908, she was the fourth child of Douglas W. and Katherine (Boutilier) Ley. Alice attended school in Louisbourg, graduated from Sydney Academy and the Nova Scotia Normal School, Truro. Always interested in children and learning, supportive and generous with her time, she taught elementary and high school grades in various communities, including Louisbourg and New Waterford. Many of her students became lifelong friends. Her marriage to Victor A. Fisher in 1936 brought Alice to New Waterford where she taught at Central School and actively participated in many aspects of community life. She was a life-member of the United Church Women at Calvin United Church, a charter and life-member of King Edward VIII IODE and keen bridge player. She was an avid reader and enjoyed travelling all her life. For 70 years, Alice supported the work of the Rotary Club of New Waterford and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Efficient, loyal, enthusiastic with a great sense of humour, Alice enjoyed entertaining, readily and happily. The beautiful articles she knitted, crocheted or quilted were much admired and appreciated. Alice is survived by her daughter, Katherine (John) Nickerson, Annapolis Royal; sons, Lorne, British Columbia; and Ralph (Louise), New Glasgow; four grandchildren, Tanya (Michael) Tuckman, Florida, Geoffrey (Kelly) Fisher, New Zealand, Amy Fisher, Minneapolis and New Glasgow, Aaron Fisher, Sydney; along with two great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Alice was predeceased by her husband, Victor A. Fisher, brothers, Marshall, Albert, Warren and sisters, Florrie MacQueen and Edith Nicholson as well as a granddaughter, Nadine Nickerson. The family would like to thank all those who assisted with Alice's care during her last three years, especially Colleen and Gordon Bragg and the staff of the Annapolis Royal Nursing Home as well as all those who visited her in person, by letter or phone calls. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, July 8, 2008, from 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, N.S. (902-862-6439). A funeral service to celebrate Alice's life will be held Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Calvin United Church, New Waterford, with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. A reception will be held immediately after the service in the church hall followed by interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy for Alice, donations in her memory may be made to Calvin United Church, Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of one's choice. Condolences to the family can be expressed through the funeral home at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sharon Anne (McGuire) MacQueen 66, Sydney, N.S. - It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we, the children announce the passing of our dear mother and best friend, Sharon Anne MacQueen. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Monday July 7, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born Oct. 24, 1941, in Sydney, to the late James Henry and Mary Jovita (Sampson) McGuire. Sharon attended St. Joseph's School and then graduated from Holy Angels High School in 1960. In April 1961, she was united in marriage to Bruce MacQueen who passed away in 1984. In 1990, Sharon met her common-law partner, Douglas Ritchie who passed away in the summer of 2007. Sharon was employed with Sydco Fuels Ltd. for 23 years until her retirement in 2005. Sharon is survived by her six loving children and 13 wonderful grandchildren. Her eldest son, Todd and his wife, Lisa and two sons, Matthew and Tyler, Saint John, N.B.; son, Bruce and his two sons, Brandon and Logan, Miramichi, N.B.; daughter, Deborah Muldoon and her husband, Daniel, and their son, Ryan and daughter, Sarah, Sydney, N.S.; daughter, Jody Butterworth and her husband, Ken and their three sons, Kenneth, Jonathan and Jeremy, Tampa Bay, Fla.; son, James and his wife, Rachel and their two daughters, Stella and Audrey, Toronto, Ont.; and youngest daughter, Karen Pace and her husband, Michael and two sons, Kyle and Justin, Sydney, N.S. Sharon's sister, Donna Vail and her husband, Douglas reside in Moncton, N.B. She is further survived by one niece, two nephews, as well as her aunt and uncles, many cousins, friends and her mother-in-law, Katherine Arlene MacQueen (MacGillivary Guest Home). Sharon's dedication to her children and grandchildren was nothing short of inspirational. Her boundless love and pride was evident every time she spoke of them. She touched the hearts of many with her warm smile and genuine concern for others. We are all better people because of her. She will be forever in our hearts. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Funeral services for Sharon will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2008, at St. Anthony Daniel Church with Fr. Donald MacGillivary officiating. Reception to follow at S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home reception area. Interment to take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care Society or the VON. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Cape Breton Palliative Care and Victoria Order of Nurses, homemakers for their incredible care and support. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chant's Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bernice MacIntyre - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bernice MacIntyre on Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, are incomplete at this time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mamie Kathleen MacLennan - Mamie Kathleen MacLennan, RN, 91, passed away on July 6, 2008, in the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Elemsdale, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Samuel Paley and Caroline (Isenor) Paley. She graduated from Nova Scotia and Victoria General Hospital in 1940 and became an RN in 1941. She nursed for many years at the Toronto General Hospital. She and her husband, 'MJ' resided in Toronto for 35 years, then moved to North River, Victoria County, N.S., in 1982. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Murdock J. MacLennan and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by six sisters and two brothers. Visitation will be Wednesday evening, July 9, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Ann's Bay United Church, Thursday, July 10 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Diane Kempt officiating, followed by interment in Goose Cove Cemetery. Donations in Mamie's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Georgina Ann (Bishop) Denette - Georgina Ann (Bishop) Denette, formerly of Sydney, N.S., and Florida and Connecticut, U.S.A., passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008, in her 64th year. Georgie leaves behind her husband, David, daughter, Ruth and four grandsons. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Annie Bishop and siblings, Craig, Joan, Walter and Robert. She will be lovingly remembered by those who are left behind, sisters, Thelma, Vancouver, Carmillus, Antigonish, Grace (Wayne) Dartmouth; brothers, Douglas, Winnipeg, Charles, Vancouver, Frederick, Dartmouth; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial and internment plan are yet to be finalized. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Maxine (Freid) Dwyer 61, Sydney - Maxine (Freid) Dwyer passed away peacefully at home with her mother by her side on Saturday, July 5, 2008, after a short illness. Born in Newfoundland, Maxine was the daughter of Mary (Fitzgerald) Freid and the late Jerry Freid. At one time, Maxine was an interior decorator and her article was published in the Cape Breton Post weekly. She is survived by her mother and best friend, Mrs. Mary Freid, Sydney; and son, Jerry Dwyer, Newfoundland. Maxine was predeceased by her father, Jerry Freid and brother, Melvin. Cremation has taken place and burial will be held in Newfoundland at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Donald Gerard (Archie) McIsaac Funeral Notice - Donald Gerard (Archie) McIsaac passed away May 19, 2008, in Trenton, Ont. Born in Glace Bay, May 26, 1935, son of the late Duncan and Sadie MacIsaac. Predeceased by brother, Joseph (Doady). Brother of Margaret, Marilyn, Lionel, Ronald, Dorita and Loretta. Father of Alan and Gregory. Grandfather of Keith. Will be missed by all family and many friends. Service at St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay, Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations kindly accepted to MS Society ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths July 07, 2008 Monday Funeral Notice Lillian MacEachern - Funeral Services for the late Lillian MacEachern, wife of the late Patrick MacEachern, 16 Ryan Street, Scotchtown, will take place on Thursday, July 10 at St. Leonard's Parish, St. Michael's Church at 11 a.m. Reception to follow in St. Michael's Hall. Robert McMullin 72, Howie Centre - It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of Robert McMullin, which occurred on Friday July 3, 2008 at home. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Robert and Janie (MacIntyre) McMullin. Robert was employed with Devco for over 30 years until his retirement. In his pastime he enjoyed carpentry, spending time with his family and his best buddy, Pooch. Robert is survived by his loving wife and dear friend of 51 years, Catherine (Morrison) McMullin; children, Debbie McMullin, Bev McMullin (Doug Slade), Michael (Leslie) McMullin, Joe (Bobbi) McMullin, all of Ontario; one sister, Mary McMullin, Glace Bay; two brothers, Frank (Lorna) McMullin, Glace Bay, Mick (Brenda) McMullin, Petawawa, Ontario, as well as five grandchildren, Kimberly, Michael, Stephen, Alex, and Cody. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Cathy McMullin. At his request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction ofŠ Gordon T. Doncaster 87 - Gordon Doncaster, 87, of Taigh Na Mara Guest Home, formerly of Marion Bridge, passed away Saturday, July 5, at the Glace Bay Healthcare Unit. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Eugene and Kate Emma (MacDonald) Doncaster. Gordon was in the Royal Canadian Air Force, then employed with Priscilla's of Boston before his retirement. Gordon is survived by his sister, Pearl. He was predeceased by sisters, Eileen and Vivian; brothers, Earl, Norman, Ralph, Stewart, Murray and Lloyd. There will be no visitation. A private family service will take place with Rev. Fraser Mac- Donald officiating. Interment in Dutch Brook Cemetery. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

I just read one of Lark's previous messages where he notes that John's parents were John Joseph Young and Jane Lejeune (not Leguire). I've been looking at every Young/Lejeune record I can find - but no luck yet on these two. Regards, Laurie -----Original Message----- From: ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Laurie Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 9:04 PM To: 'Charlene McKenzie'; 'Lark Szick' Cc: NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com Subject: [NS-CB] John Young & Elizabeth MacKinnon On the marriage record of John Young and Elizabeth MacKinnon (1867) - I read John's parents as John Young and Jane Leguire. (I can't seem to find anything beyond that). John (Jr) was born in Little Bras d'Or in about 1843 according to his age at the time of marriage. (The 1881 census though makes him born 1851 (see below). Records I found of the children of John Young and Elizabeth MacKinnon are as follows: Marriage of Christina Young to James MacNeil on 02 Aug 1921 - parents of Christina are John Young and Elizabeth MacKinnon. Her age on the marriage record was quoted as 39 - but I think that's wrong because of the 1881 census below. Marriage of Daniel Joseph Young on 08 Jun 1927 to Ellen Roche (widow) d/o Samuel Corkum and Annie Jonorey(?). Parents of Daniel are John Young and Lizze McKinnon. His age is 42 on the marriage record - but I think that's wrong too because he's already born on the 1881 census. Marriage of Katie Young on 25 Jan 1916 in Glace Bay to Francis Malloy. Parents of Katie are John Young and Eliza MacKinnon. Her age is 26 and that's pretty close to the 1911 census, where she's living with her brother, John (born Oct 1873) and his wife Bessie. Death record of Joseph Young on 16 Dec 1844 in Glace Bay. Parents: John Young and Elizabeth MacKinnon. Born 03 Apr 1892. Informant: Mrs. Frank Maloy - sister (so that would be Katie Young above) So, now having the above, I get the following census records: 1881 North Sydney, Cape Breton Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion John YOUNG M Male Nova Scotian 30 Nova Scotia Miner Elizabeth YOUNG M Female Scottish 27 Nova Scotia Charles YOUNG Male Scottish 12 Nova Scotia Roderick YOUNG Male Scottish 10 Nova Scotia John YOUNG Male Scottish 8 Nova Scotia Christann YOUNG Female Scottish 6 Nova Scotia Mary Jane YOUNG Female Scottish 4 Nova Scotia Dan Joseph YOUNG Male Scottish 1 Nova Scotia Then 1901, where Elizabeth (Lizzie) is now a widow: Lizzi Young Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1850 Ns Head Christy J Young Lizzi Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1877 Ns Daughter Daniel Young Lizzi Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1880 Ns Son Mary Young Lizzi Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1883 Ns Daughter Peter Young Lizzi Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1886 Ns Son Kathrine Young Lizzi Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1888 Ns Daughter Joseph Young Lizzi Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1890 Ns Son Next door is: John Young Bessie Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1872 Ns Head Bessie Young John Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1877 Nfl Wife Volet Young John,Bessie Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1898 Ns Daughter Mary J Young John, Bessie Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1899 Ns Daughter -----Original Message----- From: Charlene McKenzie [mailto:cfraser@accesscable.net] Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:50 AM To: Lark Szick Cc: lcaron0822@rogers.com; Betty Almon Felhaber Subject: Edward Jessome / Eliza Ann Young / Elizabeth Somers I want to ask about Henry Jessome widower ca 1845 son of Edward & Elizabeth who married Elizabeth MacKinnon (1849-1942), d/o Rod MacKinnon & Mary MacVicar. They married Feb 20, 1906 Glace Bay, Catholic. marriage witnesses Thomas Jesso and Madeleine Harriet NSARM marriages Elizabeth was the widow of John Young. (s/o John & Jane) ------------------------------- 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

Published in the Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on 7/5/2008 Raymond Keating Raymond Joesph Keating September 20, 1928 - June 24, 2008 God saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered, "Peace be thine." It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Francis Keating on June 24, 2008 at Surrey Memorial Hospital. In his 79 years he was blessed with a loving family and more friends than he could count. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 50 years Patricia, his three children Mike (Laura), Kathy (Mike) and Raymond (Leigh Anne), his grandchildren Scott, Terra, Justine, Caitlyn, Bailie and his brother Frank. He was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia on September 20, 1928 to Michael and Catherine Keating and he kept true to his Irish routes with his gift of story telling and advice giving. No matter where he went he always managed to find someone from Nova Scotia to talk to and swap stories with. If you couldn't find Ray on the golf course he was probably hitting someone up in the community for prizes for his latest golf tournament or a school fundraiser. You knew when you saw him coming that you may as well just give him something, because if you didn't, he would just guilt you into it by telling you he would go to church and pray for you. You know he never left empty handed. We ask that everyone that was touched by him to please join us for A CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE on August 24 from 1:00PM - 5:00PM at 7719 - 117th Street, Delta, BC. submitted by Muriel king <meank@bcsupernet.com>

Could this be Elizabeth Young? I have no Edward married to Ellen. Charlene PANS death records on line: Ellen Jessome, d Aug 22, 1910, age 76 Mill Creek, w/o Edward Jessome L’Bras d’Or On 5-Jul-08, at 4:40 PM, Laurie wrote: > Does anyone have the date of death for Elizabeth Ann Young married > to Edward > Jessome? I can't find anything on NSVS/NSARM. > > Thanks > Laurie > > >

On the marriage record of John Young and Elizabeth MacKinnon (1867) - I read John's parents as John Young and Jane Leguire. (I can't seem to find anything beyond that). John (Jr) was born in Little Bras d'Or in about 1843 according to his age at the time of marriage. (The 1881 census though makes him born 1851 (see below). Records I found of the children of John Young and Elizabeth MacKinnon are as follows: Marriage of Christina Young to James MacNeil on 02 Aug 1921 - parents of Christina are John Young and Elizabeth MacKinnon. Her age on the marriage record was quoted as 39 - but I think that's wrong because of the 1881 census below. Marriage of Daniel Joseph Young on 08 Jun 1927 to Ellen Roche (widow) d/o Samuel Corkum and Annie Jonorey(?). Parents of Daniel are John Young and Lizze McKinnon. His age is 42 on the marriage record - but I think that's wrong too because he's already born on the 1881 census. Marriage of Katie Young on 25 Jan 1916 in Glace Bay to Francis Malloy. Parents of Katie are John Young and Eliza MacKinnon. Her age is 26 and that's pretty close to the 1911 census, where she's living with her brother, John (born Oct 1873) and his wife Bessie. Death record of Joseph Young on 16 Dec 1844 in Glace Bay. Parents: John Young and Elizabeth MacKinnon. Born 03 Apr 1892. Informant: Mrs. Frank Maloy - sister (so that would be Katie Young above) So, now having the above, I get the following census records: 1881 North Sydney, Cape Breton Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion John YOUNG M Male Nova Scotian 30 Nova Scotia Miner Elizabeth YOUNG M Female Scottish 27 Nova Scotia Charles YOUNG Male Scottish 12 Nova Scotia Roderick YOUNG Male Scottish 10 Nova Scotia John YOUNG Male Scottish 8 Nova Scotia Christann YOUNG Female Scottish 6 Nova Scotia Mary Jane YOUNG Female Scottish 4 Nova Scotia Dan Joseph YOUNG Male Scottish 1 Nova Scotia Then 1901, where Elizabeth (Lizzie) is now a widow: Lizzi Young Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1850 Ns Head Christy J Young Lizzi Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1877 Ns Daughter Daniel Young Lizzi Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1880 Ns Son Mary Young Lizzi Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1883 Ns Daughter Peter Young Lizzi Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1886 Ns Son Kathrine Young Lizzi Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1888 Ns Daughter Joseph Young Lizzi Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1890 Ns Son Next door is: John Young Bessie Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1872 Ns Head Bessie Young John Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1877 Nfl Wife Volet Young John,Bessie Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1898 Ns Daughter Mary J Young John, Bessie Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Glace Bay 1899 Ns Daughter -----Original Message----- From: Charlene McKenzie [mailto:cfraser@accesscable.net] Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:50 AM To: Lark Szick Cc: lcaron0822@rogers.com; Betty Almon Felhaber Subject: Edward Jessome / Eliza Ann Young / Elizabeth Somers I want to ask about Henry Jessome widower ca 1845 son of Edward & Elizabeth who married Elizabeth MacKinnon (1849-1942), d/o Rod MacKinnon & Mary MacVicar. They married Feb 20, 1906 Glace Bay, Catholic. marriage witnesses Thomas Jesso and Madeleine Harriet NSARM marriages Elizabeth was the widow of John Young. (s/o John & Jane)

Hello, I'm sorta jumping in the middle here, but my records show Thomas Jesso (b 1835), married to Elizabeth Ryan was a brother to Edward Jesso (b n1826 d @1926 married to Elizabeth Ann Young(b Aug 1839 buried 1939 Millcreek), they were married 1851 Bras d'or CB. Parents of Thomas and Edward were Andre Josseaume and Marguerite Lejeune. The Thomas born in 1852 was married to Emeila Jane Desveauz. Hope I'm not adding to the puzzle. Karen, searching for Almon, Jessome, MacNeil, MacLean, Savage, Mullen, Edwards visit my pond at www.karenspond.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty Almon Felhaber" <bettena@sympatico.ca> To: <lcaron0822@rogers.com>; "'Lark Szick'" <bmwlark@sympatico.ca>; "'.Charlene McKenzie'" <cfraser@accesscable.net> Cc: <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Edward Jessome / Eliza Ann Young / Elizabeth Somers > Re: [NS-CB] Edward Jessome / Eliza Ann Young / Elizabeth SomersThis is > very good detective work. I saw Elizabeth Somers as the mother of Thomas > on his death registration, but since it was completed by the son of > Thomas, I assumed the grandson was unfamiliar with his grandmother's > maiden name. I have notice that is not uncommon. > > I have a birth date of Aug. 1833 for Elizabeth Ann Young. I got it from > Eric Burton zaxciel@hotmail.com, Mi'kmaq-Young - Lejeune-Benoit-Burton > family tree. > http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=zaxciel&id=I13. > That could make Elizabeth Ann 19 at the birth of Thomas. I don't know > what Eric used for a source, but I will send him an email. > > Betty > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Laurie > To: 'Lark Szick' ; '.Charlene McKenzie' ; 'Betty Almon Felhaber' > Cc: NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com > Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 11:42 PM > Subject: Edward Jessome / Eliza Ann Young / Elizabeth Somers > > > Great suggestion, Lark, thanks - unfortunately I've checked the names on > www.novascotiagenealogy.com, anything starting with Som and Sum, even > without a first name, and nothing comes close to either a death or a > marriage of Eliza Somers or Young for the dates we would be looking for. > > > > The following website shows Thomas Jesso as the son of Edward and > Elizabeth Ann Young (married about 1851 and Thomas born 09 Oct 1852 > (day/month same as death certificate - but the year is 2 years off): > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~friendsandfamily/jesso.htm. > But I've found other errors in those pages, so not quite reliable I guess > (the site asks for corrections, but I can't find an e-mail address to send > to - as the death date for Emelia (Emma Jane) Deveaux is not correct > according to www.novascotiagenealogy.com. If anyone knows the author, I > have a couple verified corrections that I could provide. > > > > Anyway, back to Edward Jessome and his wife Eliza/beth Young/Somers: > > > > Now the 1901 census has Elizabeth's birth date as Aug 1839. She would > have been far too young to have had Thomas in 1850, even 1852. > > > > The 1881 census has Elizabeth's birth date as 1836. Again, a little too > young to be having Thomas as 1850, and even 1852 is a little too close at > 16 years old. > > > > There's a burial record as follows - which would give Elizabeth's birth > date as 1837 - again, she's young to be having Thomas in 1850/1852 > > > > PIONEER CEMETERY Little Bras d'Or, Cape Breton County, NS > Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Jessome, 19 Dec 1912 age 75 yrs > > > > For my own tree, I'm going to stick with Elizabeth Somers as the first > wife, with a disclaimer of the validity of that information. Hopefully, > I'll get to Bras d'Or within the next year or so and will be able to check > the church records. I'm actually going to Cape Breton in a couple weeks, > so maybe I can fit in a trip. I know my husband would love to get the > chance to touch base with his Mi'kmaq roots. > > > > If any of you find anything that can help me target a little closer to > what I need to look for, please let me know. I think I would start at > marriages around 1848/1849 to at least 1853 and then births between 1849 > and 1854 to see what I come up with. > > > > Thanks for this great exchange of info!! > > > > Regards, > > Laurie > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > From: Lark Szick [mailto:bmwlark@sympatico.ca] > Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 1:13 AM > To: lcaron0822@rogers.com; .Charlene McKenzie; Betty Almon Felhaber > Subject: [Bulk] Re: [NS-CB] Edward Jessome / Eliza Ann Young / Elizabeth > Somers > > > > > Hello All, > RE: Edward Jessome and Elizabeth Somers > Did anyone check and see what year Edward died and maybe Elizabeth > (Young) Jessome married a Mr. Somers? > Making Elizabeth Young Jessome Somers the same person who married Edward > and also the mother of Thomas. > Or did anyone check for the deaths of the other children and see if they > list the mother's name as Elizabeth Somers. > > > > I see you have Thomas Jessome as the son of Edward Jessome and > > Elizabeth Ann Young. Thomas' death record shows he was the son of > Edward Jessome and Elizabeth Somers. > > death record of Thomas Jessome died Oct 27, 1927 Mill Creek, age 77 > > yrs 18 days, born Oct 9, 1850, cardio renal, French married, son of > > Edward Jessome and Elizabeth Somers, informant Thomas Jessome Mill > > Creek his son----NSARM death records on line. > > I can't connect to the NS Vital Stats so I can't look things up. > > Lark > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > On 07/01/08 9:55 PM, "Laurie" <lcaron0822@rogers.com> wrote: > > > Well, I'm not quite sure now on Edward Jessome, wife Eliza/Elizabeth > and a > > son Thomas. > > > > Edward Jessome and Elizabeth Young are on the 1881 Canada Census as > follows > > - and I can find marriage records at www.novascotiagenealogy.com for > most of > > the listed children - all showing Eliza or Elizabeth Young as the > mother. > > There's no Thomas, but he is old enough to have left home. > > > Now, there's two Thomas Jessome's on the Census, one being Thomas who > > married Emma and he lives awfully close to the above Jessome family (so > the > > possibility that he is a close relation (son?). Thomas' marriage > record > > just shows Edward & Eliza as parents - so it could be either Somers or > > Young. > > > > > So, I think I'll go with your assumption. Our Edward must have married > > Elizabeth Somers first, had Thomas, assuming Elizabeth dies shortly > after, > > he then marries Eliza/beth Ann Young and has a zillion more children. > > > > If you find anything that either proves or disproves that theory, > please let > > me know. > > > > > > > > Hi Laurie, I am just having a look at your genealogy. > > I see you have Thomas Jessome as the son of Edward Jessome and > > Elizabeth Ann Young. > > Thomas' death record shows he was the son of Edward Jessome and > > Elizabeth Somers. > > > > > > death record of Thomas Jessome died Oct 27, 1927 Mill Creek, age 77 > > yrs 18 days, born Oct 9, 1850, cardio renal, French married, son of > > Edward Jessome and Elizabeth Somers, informant Thomas Jessome Mill > > Creek his son----NSARM death records on line. > > > > I suspect It is the same Edward who was married twice. > > Charlene > > > > > >> http://www.caronkin.ca/caron/4348.htm > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > > 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 > > ------------------------------- > 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

I've attached a copy of Edward Jesso marrying Elizabeth Ann Young and their children. Hope it helps. Descendant Indented Chart Edward Jesso (1773), b. Dec 1826 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, d. before 1926 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada +Elizabeth Ann Young (1774), b. Aug 1839 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, m. circa 1851 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, d. before 1939 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) Thomas Jesso (1771), b. 09 Oct 1852 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, d. 28 Aug 1927 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada * +Emelia Jane Desveaux (1788), b. 02 Oct 1861 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, m. 18 Jul 1879 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, d. 17 Sep 1932 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) Mary Jesso (1790), b. Oct 1854 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, d. 1930 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada * +Frederick Richaur (1848), b. 1835, m. 11 Jan 1876 at Nova Scotia, Canada, d. 04 Jul 1921 at Nova Scotia, Canada * +Frederick Richard (1791), b. 1835 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, m. 11 Jan 1876 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada * .)) Maud Sophia Richard (1802), b. 1886 * +James Jesso (1803), b. 1882, m. 14 May 1906 at Ns /)) Andrew Jesso (1775), b. 24 Feb 1855 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, d. 03 Dec 1929 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada * +Margaret O'Toole (1798), b. 17 Jun 1860 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, m. circa 1881 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, d. 09 Jan 1929 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) Joseph Jesso (1776), b. Aug 1856 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, d. 01 Nov 1919 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) John James Jesso (1777), b. 22 Jan 1858 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada * +Angeline J Corbert (1786), b. Jun 1863 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, m. 08 Oct 1887 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) Edward Jesso (1778), b. 12 Nov 1859 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, d. 13 Jul 1935 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) Willian Jesso (1801), b. 04 May 1861 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) Patrick Jesso (1800), b. 17 Mar 1863 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) Henry Jesso (1779), b. 21 May 1864 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada * +Eliza MacKinnon (1793), b. 1856 at Nova Scotia, Canada, m. 20 Feb 1906 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) Francis Jesso (1780), b. 1867 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) Ellen Jane Jesso (1921), b. 24 Feb 1868 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) Elizabeth Jesso (1781), b. 1871 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) Simon Jesso (1783), b. 15 Oct 1873 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada * +Estella Shea (1792), b. 1876 at Nova Scotia, Canada, m. 02 Sep 1902 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) Micheal D Jesso (1782), b. 1875 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) Dora M Jesso (1784), b. 17 Jul 1876 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, d. 25 Dec 1964 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada * +Micheal Harrietha (1794), b. 05 Aug 1873 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, m. circa 1896 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, d. 09 Jan 1949 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) William Frederick Jesso (1828), b. 1877 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) Daniel G Jesso (1785), b. 1878 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, d. 17 Aug 1962 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada * +Mary Magdalen Harrietha (1797), b. 1883 at N.S, m. 24 Feb 1914 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada /)) Vincent Jesso (1895), b. before 1888 /)) Lewis Jesso (1896), b. before 1888 .)) Frederick Jesso (1789), b. 1888 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada +Elizabeth Pero (1796), b. 1869 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada, m. 16 Feb 1914 at Cape Breton, NS, Canada Printed on: 05 Jul 2008 Prepared by: Karen M. Mullen(ID #1) Ashland, Ohio Any and all corrections and/or additonsWelcome kmam11@gmail.com Karen Searching, Almon, Jessome, Edwards, Savage, Mullen visit my pond at www.karenspond.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Laurie" <lcaron0822@rogers.com> To: "'Charlene McKenzie'" <cfraser@accesscable.net> Cc: <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 3:40 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Edward Jessome / Eliza Ann Young / Elizabeth Somers > Yes, you're right...I've corrected my trees. > > Does anyone have the date of death for Elizabeth Ann Young married to > Edward > Jessome? I can't find anything on NSVS/NSARM. > > Thanks > Laurie > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Charlene McKenzie [mailto:cfraser@accesscable.net] > Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:25 AM > To: lcaron0822@rogers.com > Cc: 'Lark Szick'; 'Betty Almon Felhaber'; NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: Edward Jessome / Eliza Ann Young / Elizabeth Somers > > This inscription refers to Elizabeth Ryan who married Thomas Jessome > >> >> PIONEER CEMETERY Little Bras d'Or, Cape Breton County, NS >> Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Jessome, 19 Dec 1912 age 75 yrs >> >> > > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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

Yes, you're right...I've corrected my trees. Does anyone have the date of death for Elizabeth Ann Young married to Edward Jessome? I can't find anything on NSVS/NSARM. Thanks Laurie -----Original Message----- From: Charlene McKenzie [mailto:cfraser@accesscable.net] Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:25 AM To: lcaron0822@rogers.com Cc: 'Lark Szick'; 'Betty Almon Felhaber'; NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: Edward Jessome / Eliza Ann Young / Elizabeth Somers This inscription refers to Elizabeth Ryan who married Thomas Jessome > > PIONEER CEMETERY Little Bras d'Or, Cape Breton County, NS > Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Jessome, 19 Dec 1912 age 75 yrs > >

Cape Breton Deaths July 05, 2008 Saturday Robert Paul Duffney July 2, 1963-July 3, 2008 - Robert Paul Duffney passed away after a brief illness with cancer on Thursday, July 3, 2008, at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, the day after his 45th birthday. Robert Paul was born in South Bar to the late Jeremiah and Gertude Duffney. He is survived by two brothers, Jerry (Rozanne), Lingan, Martin (Nancy), New Waterford; and by three sisters, Vaunda (Robert Fyfe), Bracebridge, Ont., Therese (Tom Henderson), Three Mile Plains, N.S., and Bernadette, Iron Mines, N.S. No funeral service by request. Donations in his memory may be made to L'Arche Cape Breton, 3 L'Arche Lane, Whycocomagh, N.S., B0E 3M0, or a charity of ones choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Violet Williams 88, Alder Point - It is with great sadness the family announce the sudden passing of their beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Mary Violet Williams, age 88, a resident of Alder Point Road, on Friday, July 4, 2008, at her home. Violet was born in Rose Blanche, N.L., on June 28, 1920, the daughter of the late Jacob and Olive (Courtney) Buffett, and resided most of her life in Alder Point. She was a member of the Northside Baptist Church, Halfway Road, Sydney Mines. She is survived by her three sons, Brian (Jocilyn), with whom she resided, Clifton (Nora), Joey (Louise); and three daughters, Sylvia (Fran) Jessome, Carol (Louis) Stubbert, Debby (Bobby) Woods; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Margie Deveaux, Lily (Gerald) Devoe, Magdaline Dick; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael, a son, Kevin, brothers, Gordon and Bill, half-brother, John Joe Arsenault and a sister, Miriam Dugas. Visitation for Violet will be held Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Northside Baptist Church, Sydney Mines, with Pastor Jason Homan officiating. Burial in Point Aconi Cemetery, Point Aconi. Memorial donations may be made to the Northside Baptist Church or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Evelyn Beaton 90, North Sydney - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear sister and aunt, Evelyn Beaton, age 89, on Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Taigh Solas Nursing Home at the Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Elizabeth (MacNeil) Prenty. Evelyn was a longtime resident of Mapleview Drive, living a quiet life with her husband, Angus. She was a woman of great faith and a devoted member of Our Lady Of Sorrows Church, North Sydney. She is survived by her brother, Ernest Prenty, North Sydney; and also by several nieces and nephews. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Angus, a brother, Patrick Prenty, three sisters, Marie and Ada Prenty and Kathleen Rowan, Boston. Visitation for Evelyn will be held 7- 9 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2008, in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2008, at St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Online condolences for the Beaton and Prenty families may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dorothy 'Dot' Margaret (Gale) Oliver 82, New Waterford - It is with broken hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Dorothy 'Dot' Oliver, 82, of New Waterford who passed away at home on Thursday, July 3, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Millville, N.L., she was the daughter of the late Afra and Catherine (Gillis) Gale. Dorothy was a member of St. Leonard Parish, Mount Carmel Church and a member of the New Waterford Pensioners' Club where she enjoyed a good game of cards with her friends. She also enjoyed a good dance. A faith-filled woman, Dot gave of herself unceasingly for family and friends. She was a wonderful mother and an exceptional grandmother and great-grandmother. Surviving are daughters, Rita (Rick) Hanes, Gail (Wayne) Power, both of New Waterford, Cathy (Dale) Caume, River Ryan; sons, Rev. James, Sydney, Raymond (Gertrude), Halifax, Gordon (Marlene), Charles (Cheryl), both of New Waterford; brother, Robert (Maybelle), Stephenville, N.L.; sisters, Rita Doyle, Stephenville, N.L., Gertrude Gillis, Codroy, N.L.; grandchildren, Joey, Mark, Jeffrey, Janet, Raymond, Scott, Greg, Chris, Aimee, Tony, Christa, Lindsay, Melissa, Josh, Haley, Joseph and Madison; great-grandchildren, Emiley and Neely Rae; aunts, Sr. Gertrude Caroline Gillis, Wellesley, Mass., Margaret 'Maggie' Doyle, Stephenville, N.L. and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, daughter, Diane Bates, two children in infancy, and three brothers, Johnny, Peter and Gordon. Visitation will be held Saturday, 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, July 7, 2008, at 10 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Church with Dorothy's son, Rev. James W. Oliver, officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Luncheon to follow at St. Agnes parish hall. All are welcome. Donations in her memory may be made to the Parish of St. Leonard, Hospice/Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton, or a charity of one's choice. A special word of thanks to Palliative Care and Victorian Order of Nurses for their great care and concern for mom. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Agnes Christine Wadden 93, Glace Bay - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Agnes C. Wadden at Victoria Haven Nursing Home, Thursday, July 3, 2008, at the age of 93, where she was a resident for the past year and half. She was a former resident of Dragatis Street, Glace Bay. Born in Broughton, Cape Breton, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Sarah (MacInnis) MacKenzie. Agnes graduated from the Glace Bay General Hospital in 1940 and nursed in the Veterans Hospital in Cornwallis for two years she than took a post graduate course in the Margaret Hague Hospital in New Jersey, U.S.A. Agnes then nursed at the Glace Bay General Hospital for 34 years and retired in 1979. She was a member of the Glace Bay General Hospital Alumnus Association. Agnes was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Glace Bay. Agnes is survived by her niece and nephew, Mabel and Blair Wadden, (her caregiver); along with many other nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, John V. Wadden, two sisters, Annie Hall and Mary Hobbs. Visitation for Agnes will be on Sunday, July 6, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will be held Monday, July 7 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Michael Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Haven Memorial Gardens on the Sydney-Glace Bay Highway. Online condolences may be sent to the Wadden family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Glenda Doreen Hurst - Glenda Doreen (nee Cole) Hurst, of Summerside, Prince Edward Island, age 54 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her late residence, of Huntington's Disease, on Thursday, July 3, 2008. Born in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, NS, she was the daughter of Mary Margaret (nee Penny) Cole, Glace Bay, NS and the late Allan Uriah Cole. Beloved wife of Stephen Richard Hurst and mother of Kristi-Jayne, Toronto, ON, Laurel, London, England, Jenna, Ottawa, ON, and Allison, Wolfville, NS. Survived by her sisters, Marilyn (Jimmy ) MacMullin, Donkin, NS, Judy Cole, Clarenville, NL; brother, Sam Cole, Glace Bay, NS; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother, Allan Thomas Cole. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations to the Huntington Society of Canada, for research and family care, would be appreciated. Completion of funeral arrangements entrusted to the Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, PE. www.moase.ca ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org