MacIsaac Obituary - The Windsor Star MacIsaac, Robert John Born November 16, 1910 in St. Ninian, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2009 at Extendicare Tecumseh. Husband of Florence (Blain) and the late Annie Mae (MacEachern) (1990). Loving father of Angus (Diane) MacIsaac; Marie (Tom) Ray; Winnie (Jim) Magee of Toronto, Cathie (Don) Snider of Sherwood Park, Alberta; Rita MacIsaac (Wally Pirker) of Drayton, Ontario; and Robert Jr. MacIsaac. Also survived by his grandchildren Michael and Christina MacIsaac; Maureen MacIsaac; Andrea and Chris Gillis; Darren Ray and Tracey Armstrong; Kathleen, Patrick, Mary Catherine, Seanna and Tommy Magee; Donald and Matthew Snider; Michelle and Dean Holstien; David and Caitlyn Pirker. He also had 9 great-grandchildren: Shae-lyn, Tia, Quinn and Blake MacIsaac; Harley and Emily Gillis; Jacob Taylor-Ray, Andrew and Aiden Ray. He is also survived by one brother Hector MacIsaac of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. Predeceaseed by his parents Angus and Mary (MacDonald) MacIsaac, son Joseph (1997), and brothers and sisters Catherine (Alex Austin) Beaton, William (Willie A.) (Mina) MacIsaac, Isabel (Angus W.) MacDonald, Anna (Dan R.) MacDonald, Annie Mae (Duncan) MacEachern, Marie (William) MacDonald, Martha (Leo) DeWolf and Margaret (Sadie) MacIsaac and brothers and sisters-in-law Mary Catherine MacEachern, John Dan MacEachern, Dan Joseph and Winnie MacEachern, John Dan and Belle MacEachern. Bob was a founding member of the Windsor Maritime Club. He was also a Life Member of Knights of Columbus Bishop John T. Kidd Council 4924. He bowled until he was 92 and played cards with the seniors at the Riverside Knights of Columbus until he entered the nursing home. The family would like to thank the staff of Extendicare Tecumseh - Livingstone House for the great care Dad received. You guys are terrific. He loved you all. Visitation will be held at the Marcotte Funeral Home and Chapel, 12105 Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh (519-735-2830) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers will be held at 3:00 p.m. and Knights of Columbus Prayers will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Ste. Anne Church from 12:00 p.m. until the Mass of the Resurrection at 1:00 p.m. Fr. Robert Couture celebrant. Interment at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to charity of your choice. A tree will be planted in the Marcotte Heritage Forest. A tree dedication service will be held on September 27, 2009. All are welcome. Memories may be shared at www.marcottetecumseh.ca

My great-grandpa, Nicholas McDonald from Whiteside, was called "Moolie".  I guess it was because he bought and sold cattle at one time.   They also talked about "Honeyman" someone, I don't remember the last name.  He cleaned outhouses.   Barbara Ulrich Barbara.Ulrich@sbcglobal.net  ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Carol MacLean <ritam@axion.net> To: NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, April 3, 2009 7:52:26 PM Subject: [NS-CB] Cape Breton Nicknames - some history Cape Breton Post Wednesday, January 16, 2008 CAPE BRETON NICKNAMES Charles de Gaulle looked down his ample patrician nose at his fellow countrymen and pronounced the French Republic ungovernable. In what must have been a moment of utter pique and sheer frustration, he exclaimed: "How can one govern a country that has 350 kinds of cheese?" What might he have said had he been a local politician in industrial Cape Breton?  Someone once described Eastern Nova Scotia as: "rainy days, Holy Days and MacDonalds." At one time, DOSCO, the coal and steel company, had 650 MacDonalds on the payroll and 150 of them were named John. One day, a car left Glace Bay headed for Sydney with five John MacDonalds in it - Jack "Spud", Johnny "Angus Summer John", Johnny "Flat", Johnny "Billy Big Archie" and Johnny "Billy Allan Cape North". Behind them, in a second car, were two more John MacDonalds - Jack "The Snake" and "Antigonish Jack." Nicknames were the only means of singling out the many MacDonald families. The late Tony Mackenzie lived in Egerton, near Merigomish in Pictou County. He was a retired history teacher who collected and published Scots' folklore. He attended St Francis Xavier University "off and on" and left to work on hydro lines and in construction when funds ran out. He earned an Arts degree in 1947 and 12 years later an Education degree. He joked that he attended university for three terms - "Roosevelt,Truman and Eisenhower". Tony has two modest best-sellers on Maritime bookstore shelves and a third in the oven. His history, THE HARVEST TRAIN, is about Maritimers who rode the trains to western Canada for the grain harvest. His second book is titled THE IRISH IN CAPE BRETON. His third chronicles visits of Gypsies to Atlantic Canada. He collected nicknames. His favourite was the "Pickle Arse" Petries. The story goes that a Petrie was sitting on a barrel of pickled herring, fell into a political argument and then into the barrel of brine when the woodencover caved in. He was wedged there firmly for some time and when hewas finally extricated his posterior was pickled. The "Pickle Arse" Petries are not to be confused with the "Proud Arse" Macleans who were the very first family in Iona to build an outdoor privy. Most nicknames reflect an ancestor, a physical characteristic, place of birth, a deformity or a misfortune. Johnny "The Nun" worked at a convent. Billy "Concrete" had a son nicknamed Carl "Reddi-Mix". "Jim the Bear" had a son named "Colin the Cub". "Waterloo Dan" was a miner who had been branded in his youth. When he stripped in the colliery washhouse, there, printed backwards across his cheeks was "Waterloo No. 2", a campaign ribbon he won when he backed into a red-hot stove. History does not record how "Rotten Archie" came by his nickname. It could be from the Gaelic word "rotan" that means red-faced. "Hughiethe Crock" could have been a boozer or his nickname could befrom "cnoc", the Gaelic word for hill pronounced "crok". One can only wonder how "Big Angus the Clap" got his name. To givehim the benefit of the doubt, the Gaelic word "clab" means garrulous. Then there are the "Split the Winds". Their nickname was earned whenthe matriarch, without intending to, uncorked a blast of stomach gases that shook the stained glass windows and loosened the Stations of the Cross from the walls of St. Anne's Church in Glace Bay. Tony MacKenzie's eyes gleamed when he related the story of "Five Mile Annie" who was married to "Two Storey Dan". She got her nickname because she drove her old car so slowly and he got his because he was so tall he didn't need a ladder to paint the side of a house. One day, "Two Storey Dan" had to resort to using a ladder and fell off. When Annie heard the news her only question was: "Did he spill any paint?" There are no footnotes anywhere to tell how the "Blue" Macdonalds earned their nickname - unless it was for their Tory upbringing. Angus "Blue" was a much-loved local politician in Glace Bay. He parlayed his job as a miner and his volunteer work with the Canadian Legion and Little League Baseball into a lifetime position on Town Council. Like so many of his peers, Angus "Blue" left school at an early age to help support his family. His formal education probably ended with Grade Six. Angus "Blue" was known for his propensity to mangle the English language. He could, on occasion, make Mrs. Malaprop soundlike an Oxford don. Addressing voters, he referred to them as "my dear constitionaries". If elected, he promised he would "do something about the 'LIGHTNING' system on South Street". During a Town Council meeting he advised those present he had difficulty pronouncing Clerk Enso Antonello's name and thereafter would refer to him as "the Dago". No offence was taken by Enso or by "Blue's" fellow Councillors. Angus "Blue" clashed once with Prime Minister Mike Pearson who was at a Legion Atlantic Command convention soft-selling his government's approach to bilingualism and biculturalism. "Listen, Bye", he told the PM, "if English was good enough for Jesus Christ, it's good enough for us guys down here." Then, for good measure, he threw in a few profane broadsides. Ever the diplomat, ever conciliatory, Mike Pearson replied: "We aren't trying to legislate language for anyone. It doesn't matter awhit what language Canadians speak - English, French or the language of the previous speaker. "Angus "Blue" was smart enough to quit when he was behind. The morning paper the next day carried a photo of Angus "Blue" wearing his blue Blazer and beret, both carrying Legion crests - with his arm around Mike Pearson's shoulder. The Hot Stove League that gathered on fine evenings on Senator's Corner in Glace Bay under the chairmanship of "Big Cy" MacDonald was always good for the latest Angus "Blue" miscue - like the night he went to Vince MacGillivray's Funeral Parlour wearing his brand new "double-chested suit and Stilson hat" from Hughie MacIntyre's haberdashery. Angus "Blue" didn't live to experience "NIAGARA", the new wonderdrug for erectile difficulty. Nor did he ever indulge himself in one of those new fangled JU-JITSU bathtubs with water jets. "Big Cy" and Angus "Blue" were in common agreement on one thing. "Everybody thinks we are backward down here in Cape Breton. Did you know that last year 10,000 Upper Canadian and American tourists drove down here to see the "SEVEN MILE BRIDGE?" The Seven Mile Bridge is about 75 feet across - including approaches - and spans a narrow stream at Howie Centre. It is seven miles from Sydney. "Now, who's backward?" By Pat MacAdam ------------------------------- 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 ________________________________ Rediscover Hotmail®: Get e-mail storage that grows with you. Check it out.

Cape Breton Deaths April 14, 2009 Tuesday There are 9 obituaries for April 14, 2009. 1. Forgeron, Verena - published April 14, 2009 2. Ingraham, Stanley - published April 14, 2009 3. Johnson, Wilfred C - published April 14, 2009 4. MacFarlane, Ruth - published April 14, 2009 5. MacNeil, Martin 'Bernie' B - published April 14, 2009 6. MacPherson, Donald ' Dougall' - published April 14, 2009 7. Michael, Dorothy J - published April 14, 2009 8. O'Regan, Ann Maureen - published April 14, 2009 9. Theberge, Mary J - published April 14, 2009 10. Rushton, Mary Francis - published April 14, 2009 11. Mossop, Helene M. - published April 14, 2009 Verena Forgeron, Sydney at West Arichat , Nova Scotia , Canada - Verena Forgeron, Sydney, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in West Arichat, Verena was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (MacNamara) Dorey. She left her mark through many ?good works?, by giving of her time generously to the church and community in Halifax, Sydney and West Arichat, and as a long-time volunteer for the Canadian Red Cross. Verena always had a special fondness for those who needed extra time, attention or sense of family. She gave her love and attention generously, and was rewarded with the devotion of her children and grandchildren. She thoroughly enjoyed time spent with family, sharing a joke and her hearty laugh, or preparing one of her famous recipes. Knitting was undoubtedly her favorite hobby, and each of us has been the proud recipient of her treasures. She is survived by her four children, Ronald (Frances), Ann (Kevin) Cosgrove, Karen (Edward) MacMaster, Helen (David) Crane; grandchildren, Matthew and Andrew Crane, Angela and Keith MacMaster, Kathryn (John Cipryk) and Kevin E. Cosgrove, Celeste and Gregory (Rachelle) Forgeron; great-grandchildren, Adelle Verena and Simon Alexander; half-sister, Eileen Baker, Dartmouth; several loving nieces, nephews and caring friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward J Forgeron; four brothers, Albert, Wallace, Hyacinth and twin brother in infancy, Leon; as well as half-sisters, Dorothy LeBlanc, West Arichat and Marie Landry, Louisdale. Visitation will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George Street on Wednesday, April 15 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River on Thursday, April 16 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Will MacPherson officiating. Special thanks to Dr. Greg Myatt and his team, Dr. Frances D?Intino of the Palliative Care Unit and nepthrologist, Dr. Siva Thanamayooran. Their genuine compassion, care and support of Verena was much appreciated. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. Stanley Ingraham, Margaree Valley at Inverness , Nova Scotia , Canada - The family of Stanley David Ingraham, 62, regret to announce the unexpected passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather on April 11, 2009. Born in Inverness, he was the son of the late Jepthe and Margaret (MacLeod) Ingraham. Stanley spent his entire life in Margaree Valley where he served on various boards of community service including the Credit Union, Co-op, and the Northeast Margaree Volunteer Fire Department. The greater part of his work life was spent in the forestry industry. At the time of his passing, he was manager of North Inverness Forest Management and president of the Federation of Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners. He was a long serving member and elder of Margaree Valley Baptist Church. Stanley is survived by his wife of 39 years, Joan (Ripley); his children, Leanne (Ray) MacMillan, Sydney, Andrea (Shane) Ross, Antigonish, Joel (Alana) Ingraham, Windsor, Ont. and Jordan (Ruth) Ingraham, Margaree Valley and his 10 grandchildren, Katie, Jocelyn, Jacob, Owen; Kallie, Callum, Karys, Corson; Dylan, and Jared. He is also survived by two brothers, Nelson, Margaree Valley and Allan Antigonish; one sister, Nancy (Bernie) Hawley, Dartmouth; several nieces and nephews and mother-in-law, Marjorie Ripley, Sydney. He was predeceased by his brother Melvin. He will also be missed by his beloved pet Heidi. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 from 2-9 p.m. at Margaree Valley Baptist Church. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Margaree Valley Baptist Church with pastors Hugh Morrison and Pierre Chiasson officiating. Funeral dervice is entrusted to the direction and care of the Sunset Funeral Cooperative, Margaree Valley. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Arms of Jesus Children?s Mission Inc, Cape Breton Bible Camp or Margaree Valley Baptist Church. Condolences may be forwarded to - sfuneralcoop@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ?Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord.? 2 Corinthians 5:8 Wilfred Johnson at Edmonton , Alberta , Canada - Johnson, Wilfred Charles (Chuck) - Chuck passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on April 10, 2009 at the age of 78 years. Chuck will be lovingly remembered by his son, Brent (Margret); two grand daughters, Katrina and Samantha; great grandson, Shane as well as numerous family members and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; wife, Mary and brother, Leonard. Chuck was born and raised in Edmonton. He was a flight officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force and was very involved in The Edmonton Flying Club, and the Aero Space Museum and the Model Boating Club in both Calgary and Edmonton. He was an active member of the EAA and The Model Train Club, he will be deeply missed. At Chuck's request a private family service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery. 1605 - 100 St. SE Telephone 403 272 5555. Ruth MacFarlane at Ross Ferry , Nova Scotia , Canada Ruth MacFarlane 84, Ross Ferry - It is with great sadness we the family, announce the sudden passing of Ruth Lydia MacFarlane, 84, at home, on April 10, 2009. Ruth was born at Ross Ferry, the daughter of the late J. Fraser and Margaret (Matheson) MacKenzie. Ruth was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Ross Ferry. She was also a member of the Munro Crafters Guild for a number of years. She is survived by her son Glenn (Donna), of Whitecourt, Alberta; grandsons, Justin of Sydney Mines, and Curtis of Boularderie; step grandchildren, Tammy and Shari, several great grandchildren; also by her brothers, Christopher of Baddeck, Rindress (Gavinna) of Boularderie East, Fraser of North Sydney; sisters-in-law, Margaret MacKenzie and Arabel MacKenzie, both of Ross Ferry, and by many nieces and nephews. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Russell, son Bruce; sister Mary and brothers, Sandy, Hector and Raymond. Visitation for Ruth will be Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will take place Wednesday, 2 p.m. from Knox Presbyterian Church, Ross Ferry, with Rev. Ritchie Robinson, officiating. Burial at a later date in MacDonald Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Knox Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com Martin 'Bernie' MacNeil Born in 02/01/1947 at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada Martin Bernard ?Bernie? MacNeil Sydney - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and brother, Bernie MacNeil on Sunday April 12, 2009 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney, on January 2,1947, he was the loving son of the late Malcolm J. and Christena (MacKenzie) MacNeil of Benacadie Pond. He attended Rankin Memorial High School in Iona and continued on to graduate from N.S.I.T. in Halifax with his mechanical trade. A career he excelled at and loved so dearly. He was employed at the former Steel City Sales for over 20 years followed by the Cape Breton Regional Municipality in the mechanical department up until 1998 when he retired. He will be remembered for his strength and courage through his recent battle with esophagus cancer. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Church in Whitney Pier. The summer season would find Bernie in Benacadie Pond, his little piece of heaven, overlooking his freshly cut lawns, the still waters of the pond and the sunsets, listening to his celtic music. He was an avid reader, a Chicago Blackhawks fan, and loved his crib games with his family and many friends whose lives he has touched forever. He was a true gentleman with a gentle soul and a kind word for everyone. Bernie is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Margaret ?Peggy? (MacDougall); two daughters, Amy, Halifax and Mindy, Sydney; his cherished grandchildren (twins), Riley and Emma. Also surviving are brothers, Michael and John, Benacadie Pond, and sisters, Adeline Gillis, Walpole, Mass., Anne MacNeil, West Roxbury, Mass., Florence (Leo) MacDonald, East Bay, Helen (George) Williams, Norton, Mass. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Catherine MacDougall, Sydney. He is deeply loved and will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Bernie was predeceased by brothers, James and Malcolm, brother-in-law, Duncan Gillis, and father-in-law Michael MacDougall. Visitation will be held Tuesday April 14, and Wednesday April 15 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral mass will take place 2:00 p.m. Thursday April 16, 2009 at Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier with Father Errol MacDonald officiating. In honoring his wishes, cremation will follow with a private family interment to take place at a later date in St. Barra Cemetery, Christmas Island. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the I.W.K. Children?s Hospital Foundation, or charity of choice.? You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments that you have really lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.? Henry Drummond Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction of? Donald ' Dougall' MacPherson, Sydney Born in 03/07/1916 at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our father, Donald J. MacPherson on Sunday, April 12, 2009, at his residence on Miner?s Lane, Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney. Born on July 3, 1916, he was the eldest son of John and Effie MacPherson. Prior to moving into the family home on 395 Townsend Street in 1979, our family resided on Kendall Street in Sydney. Many happy days were spent camping in Ingonish when the family was young and in later years with family and friends in Big Pond. ?Dougall? as he was so affectionately called by many, retired from the Turbo Blowers of the Blast Furnace Department of Sydney Steel in 1980 with 47 years of service. Dad will be sadly missed by sons, Donald (Donna Muise), Ian (Sandra MacKenzie), Stewart, Allan (Barbara MacLeod), Brian (Brenda Patterson) and Peter, all residents of Sydney. He was also the loving and generous papa to granddaughters, Tammy Deveaux and Kelly MacPherson and grandsons, Scott, Kyle, Adam and Ryan MacPherson. He is also survived by his sister, Marjorie Cormier of Calgary, Alta. and by numerous nieces and nephews. Also left to mourn his loss are the loving and caring staff members of Miner?s Lane, Harbourstone Enhanced Care who so graciously helped dad live his final years with the dignity he so rightly deserved. Dad was predeceased by his best friend and wife of 55 years, Catherine ?Caddie? Campbell in 2001; twin infant granddaughters, Kathleen and Paige and by brothers, John, Gordon and Harold and by sisters, Emma MacNeil and Florence Gillis. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel with visitation on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass to celebrate Donald?s life will take place on Thursday, April 16 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart parish, George Street, Sydney with Rev. Anthony O?Connor officiating. Donations in his memory to the Horizon Achievement Centre, Prince Street, Sydney or to the charity of one?s choice would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.com. Dorothy Michael, Sydney at We'koqma'q , Nova Scotia , Canada - Dorothy Jane Michael, 72, We?koqma?q First Nation, Inverness, Co., passed away peacefully Thursday, April 9, 2009 in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in We?koqma?q, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Paul) Googoo. Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of Blessed Katerie parish, Holy Trinity Church, We?koqma?q First Nation. She was known for making crafts and was also known as a big fan of bingo. She especially loved going to the We?koqma?q church committee bingo. Surviving are her loving children, grandchildren and great - grandchildren; her sons, Andrew Joe (Anna) Michael, We?koqma?q, Lester (Juanita) Michael, Wagmatcook; her daughters, Bernadette (William) Young, We?koqma?q, Janey (David) Stevens, Wagmatcook, Mary Katy Micheal and (Sherri), We?koqma?q; daughters-in-law, Arlene Michael and Madeline Michael, both of We?koqma?q; sister-in-law, Theresa Henderson, Hamilton, Ont.; aunts, Margaret Johnson, Eskasoni and Caroline Gould, We?koqma?q; 24 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Wilfred Joseph; a daughter in infancy; sons, Clarence Michael, Kep?tin Alex Joe Michael; sisters, Jessie Phillips, Pauline Gould and Bertha Bernard. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. today (Tuesday) in the family residence, 69 Reservation Rd., We?koqma?q. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Fr. Robert McNeil officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Mrs. Ann Maureen O'Regan, Halifax Born in 15/01/1948 at Dominion , Nova Scotia , Canada Ann Maureen O?Regan - Ann Maureen O?Regan, 61, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by her family on April 8, 2009, in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born on January 15, 1948, in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Olive (Dauphinee) McNeil, New Waterford and the late Harold Roy McNeil. She moved to Boston, Mass. with her family at the age of five, returning to Dominion after marrying her husband Joe in 1973. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and loving nanny to her two grandchildren that were her world. She was a one-time member of the Immaculate Conception CWL and church choir. An avid reader, you would never find her without a book close at hand. Friendly and generous, she was always willing to start a conversation with anyone wanting to chat. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Joseph O?Regan; her daughter, Lisa (Jean-Yves) Deveau, Middle Sackville; grandchildren, Logan and Jenna; her sisters, Isabelle (Fred) O?Regan, Massachusetts; Anita (Raymond) Morrison, New Waterford and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thank you to the Northwood Homecare workers for the years of service and to the ICU staff for all their support. Cremation has taken place. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 15, at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Dominion. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Mary Theberge, Sydney Born in 10/02/1924 at Upper Grand Mira , Nova Scotia , Canada - Mary Josephine Theberge (nee MacArthur), 85, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care Centre, Sydney, Nova Scotia. Born in Upper Grand Mira, Cape Breton on February 10, 1924, the daughter of the late Dougal and Annie (Purcell) MacArthur. Mary married Roger Theberge in 1950, and they raised their family in Sydney and Sydney River where they were devout parishioners and very active church members of both Saint Anthony Daniel parish, Sydney and Our Lady of Fatima parish, Sydney River. Mary was very proud of her Cape Breton heritage and had a deep affection for home, family and church. Mary received exceptional care from the nurses and staff of the Harbourstone enhanced care facility who made her last years very pleasant. The family is very grateful to the Harbourstone staff and to Dr. James MacKillop whose attention and care eased her suffering during the last months. The family derives comfort from the knowledge that Mary left this life surrounded by caring people and is at peace. She leaves to mourn her three children, John Theberge (Carol Ann) of Fort McMurray, Alta., Darrell Theberge (Charmaine) of Nassau, Bahamas and Darlene Theberge of Sydney. Mary was blessed with nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, granddaughter, Kelleigh Theberge McCutcheon and her children, Deklin and Emileigh McCutcheon of Fort McMurray; grandson, Ryan Theberge of Fort McMurray; granddaughter, Candace Theberge of Fort McMurray; granddaughter Bridget Wadden of Sydney; granddaughter Alicia (Craig) McGillivray and their children, Brandon and Haley MacGillivray of Glace Bay; granddaughter, Jenna Theberge of Halifax; granddaughter, Samantha Theberge of Edmonton and granddaughters, Elle Theberge and April Innocenti of Nassau, Bahamas. Mary will be affectionately remembered and missed by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Roger, in 2006, after 56 years of marriage. The family gratefully acknowledges the spiritual guidance of Reverend Father Will MacPherson of Our Lady of Fatima parish church, Sydney River. Visitation for the late Mrs. Theberge will be held Thursday, April 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, April 17 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River, officiated by Fr. Will MacPherson. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Online condolences to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. Mary Rushton, New Glasgow Born in 26/05/1938 at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada Rushton, (Hussey) Mary Frances 70, Stellarton - Rushton, (Hussey) Mary Fances - 70, Stellarton, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2009 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Sydney, NS, May 26, 1938. Frances was a daughter of the late Norman and Florence (Burke) Hussey. Frances attended Holy Angels High School in Sydney and was a graduate of Teachers College in Truro in 1956. She taught school in Sydney and also in Halifax. On August 10, 1959 Frances married the love of her life, Darrell Rushton, and began to raise her family. They lived in Halifax for eleven years before moving to New Glasgow and later Stellarton. Frances volunteered as a Beaver Leader and for Meals on Wheels. She was an accomplished piano player and a talented artist. Frances? greatest joy in her life was her family. Nothing pleased her more than spending time with her husband, their four children and their families. She always had pictures to show and stories to share about her nine grandchildren who she loved so very much. Over the years, Frances and Darrell enjoyed many trips together, including Australia, Hawaii, Europe, Alaska and several cruises. They travelled across Canada and the US in their motor home. They were members of the FMCA motor home association and enjoyed many weekend camping trips with them. In recent years Frances loved to go to their summer-home in Cape Breton. Frances was so happy at the cottage and she named it Birchaven. Frances will be fondly remembered for the deep love she had for her family. She was a kind and gentle spirit. In her quiet, caring and unassuming way, Frances was a blessing to her family. She was a member of St. George?s Anglican Church. Frances is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 49 years, Darrell Rushton, formerly of Truro; sons, Michael (Shirley) Rushton, Hamilton, Ontario and their children Moira, Aileen, Mitchell and Emily, Ronald (Susanna) Rushton, Truro and their children Nicole and Hannah and son Stephen Rushton, Halifax; daughter Darlene (Bob) Mc Isaac, Kentville and their children Kyla, Marissa and Kieran. Frances is also survived by her brother Albert (Suzanne) Hussey, Sydney; sister Dianne (Ernie) DiLabio, Ottawa, and brother-in-law Hans Weber, Sydney Forks. She was predeceased by her sister Carol Weber. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, from 2?4 and 7?9 p.m. at the H. W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday April 16, 2009, St. Georges Anglican Church, Temperance St., New Glasgow, with Rev. Elliott Siteman officiating. Internment will takeplace at Brookside Cemetery. There will be a time of fellowship in the Church Hall following the funeral service. Memorials may be made to St. George?s Anglican Church or the Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Society. Online condolences may be made to angusfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca. Helene Martha Mossop, 91, Scotchtown/Sydney - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Helene Martha Mossop, 91, of the Cove guest Home, Sydney and formerly of Queen Street, Scotchtown, on April 12, 2009, at the Cove Guest Home. Born in New Waterford, she is a daughter of the late Josef and Emma Maria (Rama) Schrage. Helene was a member of Calvin United church, New Waterford. She was a seamstress who taught sewing in Scotchtown and St. Agnes School where she was at one time, head of the craft guild. Helen was considred to be an avid gardner and weaver who also loved to dance. She also enjoyed her camping rips to Kilkenny Lake during miner's vacation. In earlier years, Helene was noted as one of the first women of that era to operate a hghway truck. This truck was in fact her dad's and was amoment in her life that made her extremely proud. She was also, in her younger years, in training to become a registered nurse but had to leave the program early. Helene was known as a loving and caring woman who was always there to leend a helping hand to those in need. Surviving are daughters, Elaine (David) Hulford of Cole Harbour, Shirley Scattolon, Helene's caregiver for the last several years of New Waterford, son, Ronald Mossop of Alberta, grandchildren, Raylene Scattolon, Ricardo Scattolon, Lynn Roger, Ian Hulford, Derek Mossop, three great grandsons, Dalton Mossop, Corbin Mossop, Sylan Scattolon, two step-granddaughters, Tracy and Rhonda. Also surviving are many nieces and nephes and one special nephew, Douglas Schrage. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Besides her parents, Helene was predeceased by her husband, Clement, brothes, Gustove "Gus", Josef in childhood, William and Bernhard in infancy. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care of V.J. McGillivray Huneral Home, 380 Smith street, New Waterford. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 2 pm in Calvin United Church with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. A luncheon will take palce after the burial at Calvin Hall in New Waterford. Family flowers only. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Socitey of Nova Scotia or to a charity of one's choice. Online ezpressions of sympathy foor the family may be sent to www.vjmcgillivray.ca ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

I place I use is - http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/census/index-e.html Has the 1881 and 1891 census. The only problem I have encountered is that the 1881 index is based on the Mormom index. But that may not effect you. ----- Original Message ----- From: "sharon macvicar" <bpmax@seascape.ns.ca> To: <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 1:56 PM Subject: [NS-CB] RE-CENSUS before 1901 > Hello List > Could someone give me the how-to so that I can get the census for all census before 1901. > Your help is most greatfully appreciated. > Sharon > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.54/2056 - Release Date: 4/13/2009 5:51 AM > >

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Cape Breton Deaths April 13, 2009 Monday There are 11 obituaries for April 13, 2009. 1. Brewer (Petrie), Mary - published April 13, 2009 2. Campbell, Helen F - published April 13, 2009 3. Fricker, Susanna - published April 13, 2009 4. Jessome (Rasmussen), Viola F - published April 13, 2009 5. Laffin, John J - published April 13, 2009 6. LaRusic, Timothy - published April 13, 2009 7. MacDougall, Duncan - published April 13, 2009 8. MacFarlane, Ruth - published April 13, 2009 9. MacPherson, Robert M - published April 13, 2009 10. Mombourquette, Neil 'Cubie' - published April 13, 2009 11. Rushton, Mary F - published April 13, 2009 Mary Brewer (Petrie), Sydney at Dingwall , Nova Scotia , Canada Mary Susan Brewer (Petrie) 72, Renfrew, Ontario - Mary Susan Brewer, age 72 of Renfrew, Ontario and formerly of Dingwall, N.S. passed away suddenly in Sydney on April 5, 2009. Born in Dingwall, she was the daughter of the late John and Hazel Petrie. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Renfrw and a former member of St. Joseph Parish, Dingwall. She is survived by her daughters Mathilda Lambert and Mary Ann Brewer; her son John Brewer, her sister Alexandra Dixon and brothers Lloyd Petrie and Raymond Petrie as well as 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by her dearest friend, Deloris Dagenais. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Katherine in infancy. There will be no visitation. Funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 2 p.m. in St. Joseph Church, Dingwall. Burial under the direction of Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home will be in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be emailed to the family a fillmoreandwhitman@ns.sympatico.ca Helen Campbell, Sydney at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada Helen Frances Campbell 88, Sydney - Helen Frances Campbell of Sydney, passed away Saturday April 11, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Lue Theresa (Daley) Campbell. Helen attended Holy Angels high school and was employed at Eastern Bakery for many years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and a regular supporter of Children in the Third World. She sent letters and cards to the sick and terminally ill, especially remembering the veterans in rehab. Helen is survived by her sisters Geraldine, and Kathleen (Sylvester) MacDonald both of Sydney; nephews Campbell MacDonald, Sydney, Ivan Boudreau, Sackville, NB, and Jack Boudreau, London, Ont.; grand-nieces Brittani and Casandra. Helen was predeceased by a sister Delores Boudreau, and a brother-in-law Med Boudreau. Funeral mass will take place Wednesday 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Anthony O?Connor. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Church Building Fund or Charity of Choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca Susanna Fricker, Antigonish at Isle Aux - Morte , Newfoundland , Canada Susanna Fricker 1017 - 2009 - Mrs. Susanna Fricker, 91, of Mulgrave, passed away peacefully, Saturday April 11, 2009 in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home in Antigonish. Born in Isle Aux - Morte, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of John and Lucy (Poole) Knott. She was a member of St. Andrew?s Anglican Church in Neil?s Harbour. She was a retired Nursing Assistant at Buchanan Memorial Hospital. She is survived by daughter Norma (Bill), one son George (Marg) Fricker; four grandchildren, Kelvin (Maria) Hussey, Keith (Ann) Hussey, Kevin (Megan) Fricker, Dorothy (Graham) Best; five great-grandchildren, Shoshanna MacKinnon, Cohen and Cole Hussey, Karlie and Tanner Best; two great-great-grandchildren, Johnathan and Kelvin and one sister Lillian Hagel. She was predeceased by her husband John C. Fricker, daughter Elizabeth Hussey and grandson Graham; four sisters and two brothers. Visitation will be 12 noon, until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home in Ingonish. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in St. Andrew?s Anglican Church in Neil?s Harbour. Burial to follow at a later date. The Reverend Carl Fraser officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Buchanan Memorial Hospital Foundation. Viola Jessome (Rasmussen), North Sydney at Florence , Nova Scotia , Canada Viola Frances (Rasmussen) Jessome 89, Florence - It is with heavy and saddened hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Viola Frances Jessome Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Northside General Hospital in the presence of her family. Born in Florence, ?Momma? as we affectionately called her was the daughter of the late Simon and Sarah (Jessome) Rasmussen. Residing in Bras d?Or for many years, she returned to her beloved Florence twenty years ago. Momma was a homemaker who with her late husband Hilbert raised eight children. Her strong faith and prayer life sustained her and her family through many difficult times. She is survived by her children, Doreen Slade, Sydney, Anne (Robert) Selfridge, Kentville, Phyllis (Wilson) Mansfield, Florence, Judy (Earl) Laffin, Pictou, Simon (Marilyn), Ross Ferry, and Alma (Terry) Jerrett, Sydney Mines; daughter-in-law Margaret Jessome, Pictou and son-in-law Dennis Crosby, Florence. She is also survived by her siblings, Anne (late Joseph) Glidden, Washington, USA, Jenny (late Jack) Mann, Eastern Passage, Louis (late Muriel), Ontario, Theresa (late Stephen) Banfield, Ingonish, Lottie, (Phil) Walsh, Florence, Thelma (late Lawrence) Blinkhorn, Shelburne, Harold (Theresa), Florence, Stephen (Mary), Ingonish and Sylvia (Charles) Porter, Florence. Nannie J is also survived by her angels - her sixteen grand children and twenty-one great-grandchildren whom she adored. Momma was predeceased by her husband, Hilbert; infant daughter Mildred; son Joseph (Bun); daughter Emma Crosby; son-in-law Seward (Sonny) Slade; great-grand daughter Emily; siblings, Simon Percy, Joseph, and Mary (late Ambrose) Sampson. She was an adherent of St. Stephen's Parish, Florence. Visitation for the late Viola Jessome will take place Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, Main Street, Sydney Mines. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen's Parish, Florence. Concelebrated by Father Martin MacDougall and Father Vern Boutilier with interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Bras d?Or. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Stephen's Parish, Florence or St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund, Bras d?Or. ?That's the way? ?Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.? Hebrews: 11:1 John Laffin, North Sydney at Bras d'Or , Nova Scotia , Canada John Joseph Laffin 73, North Sydney/Bras d?Or - John Joseph Laffin, 73, a resident of Stevens Rest Home, North Sydney, formerly of Bras d?Or, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2009 at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Bras d?Or, he was the son of the late Daniel & Mary Ellen (Tobin) Laffin. He is survived by his sisters Ella Mae (Sylvester) Marsh, Mill Creek & Marie Nunn, Bras d?Or; his brothers Nickie Laffin, Bras d?Or, Bobby Laffin, Millville & Pat (Gennie) Laffin, Point Aconi. He was predeceased by his sisters Frances Snow, Irene Steele, Laura Fraser & Mary Genevieve Laffin and his brothers William, Terrance and Danny. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph?s Church, Bras d?Or with Father Peter McLeod officiating. Burial in the Parish Cemetery. Timothy LaRusic Born in 30/01/1915 at Bay St. Lawrence , Nova Scotia , Canada Timothy LaRusic 1915 - 2009 Sydney - On Saturday, April 11, 2009, God called His special servant Tim home to be with him. Tim passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bay St. Lawrence, January 30, 1915, he was the son of the late Patrick (Pat) and Mary Evelyn (Lina) (Capstick) LaRusic.He spent his life as a carpenter, working at Canadian Gypsum, Dingwall and upon closure, moved his family to Sydney where his last years, until his retirement, were spent at Co-op Building Supplies Ltd. After his retirement, he spent many hours in his workshop, whiling away his time making many crafts, the fruits of his labor, which we all have a part of today. He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and a Third Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus, Council 1060, Sydney.He is survived by his family, daughters Marie Allday (Robert), Pauline Graham, Joyce Evans; sons Sid (Jane), Greg (Mary Jane), Edward (Selina), William (Edith), Douglas (Darlene) and Lorne along with a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers, Anthony (Tony), Jim, Ignatius, Joe and sisters Sr. Patrice, Josie, Theresa and Evelyn. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife of 58 years Edna (Joyce); an infant son Francis; brother Emery; sisters Ann, Rita, Mary and one grandson Richard. Visitation for Mr. LaRusic will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Anthony O'Connor officiating. Memorial donations can be made to the C.B. Palliative Care Society or a charity of choice. On line condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com Duncan MacDougall, Glace Bay Born in 21/11/1919 at Donkin , Nova Scotia , Canada Duncan MacDougall 1919 ? 2009 Donkin - It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Duncan MacDougall age 89 of Donkin. Duncan passed away on Friday, April 10, 2009 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Donkin on November 21, 1919, he was the son of the late John R. and Mary (Gillis) MacDougall. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Duncan received his education in Donkin School and in his youth was an avid hockey player. In September 1939, enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy, subject to call up. In 1940 he joined the Royal Canadian Artillery and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was at Fort Petrie, C.B. and Shelburne, N.S. as a gunnery instructor and he also was stationed in Gaspe, Quebec. Duncan studied carpentry, cabinet making and architectural design and received diplomas from the Nova Scotia Department of Labour. He was employed as a carpenter and contractor for many years. Upon obtaining his GED, he taught advanced carpentry and mathematics at the Port Hawkesbury Vocational School and also at the Eskasoni Training Centre. He helped implement cabinet making classes in Glace Bay as part of a head start program for young men. He was also at one time Housing Director for the County of Cape Breton and oversaw the start up of the RRAP Program. He also represented the Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation, who provided housing for seniors across Nova Scotia. After his retirement, he was appointed a Board Member of the Glace Bay Community Hospital and served on various committees. Duncan was an active member of St. Gregory?s Catholic Church in Donkin and served on the Church Council. He devoted many of his retirement years to the beautification of the church and cemetery. He was also a senior altar server. Duncan enjoyed gardening, oil painting and wood carving. He took great pride in his Scottish heritage, attended clan gatherings and spent many years researching and compiling his family genealogy. He learned to play the bagpipes and was the piper at the ground breaking ceremony prior to the construction of the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Duncan was a longtime member of the Donkin Legion, Branch #5. Duncan is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, the former Ebe Antonello; son, Bob (Beverly); daughters, Linda (John) Prendergast, Helen (Stephen), Lewis, all of Donkin; cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren, Josh (Jennifer) Davis, Lara (Jon Paul) Janze, Caitlin Lewis, Leon Prendergast, and great grandchildren, Tianna, Zoe and Luke and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Duncan was predeceased by brothers, John Joe, Rannie, Roderick, Thompson, Robert, Kenneth; sisters, Lizzie, Catherine, Isabell, Cecilia, Elizabeth and Gertrude. Duncan was a devoted husband, loving father and loyal friend. He will be ever remembered and ever loved. In honoring Duncan?s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at St. Gregory?s Catholic Church, Donkin with Fr. Conrad Edwards officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Donations in Duncan?s memory may be made to St. Gregory?s Cemetery Fund or a charity of choice. On line condolences to the MacDougall family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca ?Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn?s rain. When you awake in the morning?s hush I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die.? Ruth MacFarlane at Ross Ferry , Nova Scotia , Canada Ruth MacFarlane 84, Ross Ferry - It is with great sadness we the family, announce the sudden passing of Ruth Lydia MacFarlane, 84, at home, on April 10, 2009. Ruth was born at Ross Ferry, the daughter of the late J. Fraser and Margaret (Matheson) MacKenzie. Ruth was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Ross Ferry. She was also a member of the Munro Crafters Guild for a number of years. She is survived by her son Glenn (Donna), of Whitecourt, Alberta; grandsons, Justin of Sydney Mines, and Curtis of Boularderie; step grandchildren, Tammy and Shari; several great grandchildren; also by her brothers, Christopher of Baddeck, Rindress (Gavinna) of Boularderie East, Fraser of North Sydney; sisters-in-law, Margaret MacKenzie and Arabel MacKenzie, both of Ross Ferry, and by many nieces and nephews. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Russell; son Bruce; sister Mary and brothers, Sandy, Hector and Raymond. Visitation for Ruth will be Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will take place Wednesday, 2 p.m. from Knox Presbyterian Church, Ross Ferry, with Rev. Ritchie Robinson, officiating. Burial at a later date in MacDonald Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Knox Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com Robert MacPherson Born in 27/08/1929 at Melrose , Massachusetts , United States Robert Malcolm MacPherson 79, North Sydney - With heavy hearts, we regret to announce the passing of Robert Malcolm MacPherson, a much loved husband, father and grandfather, Saturday, April 11, 2009 on the An Cala Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 27, 1929 in Melrose, Massachusetts to the late Earl and Edith (Borgal) MacPherson. He moved as a child to Sydney during the depression. He retired from the Electrical Department at Sydney Steel after 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marie (Crane); his son, Earl (Anne); daughters, Heather (Stan Hatcher) and Eleanor (Barry) Cooke. He is also survived by his three loving grandchildren, Amanda, Celine and his best buddy, Callum; five step-grandchildren, Nicole, Connie, Shelly, John and Charlotte and eight step-great grandchildren; brother, Dan, Ontario and several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his faithful companions, Maggie and Milo. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #84, Cape Breton Shriners, Philae Temple and Scottish Rite. He was also past Patron of Queen Elizabeth Chapter #14, Order of Eastern Star. He was a hard working man, always with a joke and a smile. He liked to garden, restore antique cars and spend time with his family, especially with his precious grandchildren. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will take place Tuesday, April 14, at 3:00 p.m. at St. John?s Anglican Church, North Sydney, with Reverend Gloria McClure officiating. Masonic service will take place at 2:30 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Memorial donations may be made to Palliative Care, Patient Comfort Fund of the Cape Breton Cancer Centre or charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca Neil 'Cubie' Mombourquette, Glace Bay at Salmon River , Nova Scotia , Canada Neil 'Cubie' Mombourquette 85, Sydney - Neil 'Cubie' Mombourquette, 85 of Taigh Na Mara, formerly of MacLeod Street, Whitney Pier, passed away Sunday, April 12 at Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Peter and Annie (MacNeil) Mombourquette. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Whitney Pier. Cubie worked for more than 40 years at Sydney Steel, retiring from the finishing mill. In his youth he was a member of Broadway Ramblers Soccer Team and the Whitney Pier Boxing Club. He was a member of the C.B. Highlanders having been wounded in August, 1944, during the Italian campaign. He was a founding member of Branch 128 Royal Canadian Legion, Whitney Pier. He is survived by his daughter, Dorothy (John) Murphy, Sydney; sons, Bobby, Ontario, Neil 'Kippy' (Trudy), Ontario, Tom (Mary), Sydney, Wayne (Rose), Ontario. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; 2 brothers Alex, Ontario and Angie, Sydney. He was predeceased by wife Mary Ellen (Dalton); a daughter Georgina; granddaughter Lily; sisters, Mary 'Mamie', Catherine, Janie, Helen 'Sussy', Little Mamie; brothers Louie, Roddy, John Willie and Danny. Visitation for Cubie Mombourquette will take place on Tuesday, April 14 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Church with Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Memorial donations to the Holy Redeemer Building Fund or charity of choice. Mary Rushton, New Glasgow Born in 26/05/1938 at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada Rushton, (Hussey) Mary Frances 70, Stellarton - Rushton, (Hussey) Mary Fances - 70, Stellarton, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2009 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Sydney, NS, May 26, 1938. Frances was a daughter of the late Norman and Florence (Burke) Hussey. Frances attended Holy Angels High School in Sydney and was a graduate of Teachers College in Truro in 1956. She taught school in Sydney and also in Halifax. On August 10, 1959 Frances married the love of her life, Darrell Rushton, and began to raise her family. They lived in Halifax for eleven years before moving to New Glasgow and later Stellarton. Frances volunteered as a Beaver Leader and for Meals on Wheels. She was an accomplished piano player and a talented artist. Frances? greatest joy in her life was her family. Nothing pleased her more than spending time with her husband, their four children and their families. She always had pictures to show and stories to share about her nine grandchildren who she loved so very much. Over the years, Frances and Darrell enjoyed many trips together, including Australia, Hawaii, Europe, Alaska and several cruises. They travelled across Canada and the US in their motor home. They were members of the FMCA motor home association and enjoyed many weekend camping trips with them. In recent years Frances loved to go to their summer-home in Cape Breton. Frances was so happy at the cottage and she named it Birchaven. Frances will be fondly remembered for the deep love she had for her family. She was a kind and gentle spirit. In her quiet, caring and unassuming way, Frances was a blessing to her family. She was a member of St. George?s Anglican Church. Frances is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 49 years, Darrell Rushton, formerly of Truro; sons, Michael (Shirley) Rushton, Hamilton, Ontario and their children Moira, Aileen, Mitchell and Emily, Ronald (Susanna) Rushton, Truro and their children Nicole and Hannah and son Stephen Rushton, Halifax; daughter Darlene (Bob) Mc Isaac, Kentville and their children Kyla, Marissa and Kieran. Frances is also survived by her brother Albert (Suzanne) Hussey, Sydney; sister Dianne (Ernie) DiLabio, Ottawa, and brother-in-law Hans Weber, Sydney Forks. She was predeceased by her sister Carol Weber. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, from 2?4 and 7?9 p.m. at the H. W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday April 16, 2009, St. Georges Anglican Church, Temperance St., New Glasgow, with Rev. Elliott Siteman officiating. Internment will takeplace at Brookside Cemetery. There will be a time of fellowship in the Church Hall following the funeral service. Memorials may be made to St. George?s Anglican Church or the Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Society. Online condolences may be made to angusfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths April 11, 2009 Saturday There are 11 obituaries for April 11, 2009. 1. Campbell, James C - published April 11, 2009 2. Currie, Florence 'Catherine' C - published April 11, 2009 3. Daye, Clara R - published April 11, 2009 4. Eagles, Donald L - published April 11, 2009 5. Fraser, David L - published April 11, 2009 6. LeBlanc, Betty C - published April 11, 2009 7. LeBlanc, Johnny Jr. - published April 11, 2009 8. MacLennan, Gordon - published April 11, 2009 9. Pastuck, James R - published April 11, 2009 10. Roach, Clovie - published April 11, 2009 11. Nardocchio, Mary - published April 11, 2009 James Campbell, Sydney - James Campbell?s death occurred April 5, 2009, at his residence, Cabot House. He is survived by Jean (Tobin) Campbell. Private interment. Condolences may be sent to Cabot House. Florence 'Catherine' Currie, Sydney at Deep Cove , Nova Scotia , Canada - Catherine Currie, 90 of Upper Grand Mira and Sydney passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. She was born at Deep Cove, Gabarus, the daughter of Donald John and Elizabeth (MacEachern) MacKay. Mom was raised by her grandparents, Alexander and Catherine (Gillis) MacEachern at Victoria Bridge after the death of Elizabeth. Mum was a homemaker who enjoyed preparing meals for her family. She also had an interest in gardening. Most of all she looked forward to family visits from her children and grandchildren. She is survived by sons, John (Mary), Howie Center, Bernie (Patricia Lynn), Guysborough; daughters, Mary (John) Huskins, Edmonton, Patricia (Bob) Schilling, Paulline (Gary) Sexsmith, Calgary, Cecilia, Sydney; grandchildren, Mark, Ian, Joseph, Christine, Jerod, Cheryl, Andrea, Scott and Natalie. She was predeceased by her infant brother, Duncan Joseph; husband, Joseph A.; sons, Donald and Tom; grandson, Ryan and three infant granddaughters. Visitation will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Monday, April 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Margaret?s Church, Grand Mira with Rev. Paul McGillvray officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to the C.B. Palliative Care Society or St. Margaret?s Cemetery Fund. Online condolences to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com Clara Daye, North Sydney Clara R. Daye R.N. 92, North Sydney - It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of well known Gannon Road resident, Clara Rita Daye, age 92 on Wednesday April 8, 2009 at the Northside General Hospital. Clara was a graduate of the Hamilton Hospital School of Nursing in 1939, during the war she worked with the medical staff at the Naval Base at Kelly?s Beach, North Sydney and later as a special nurse at the Hamilton Hospital and St. Elizabeth Hospital, where she returned to work full time during the 1960's. Clara and her husband Danny operated Daye?s Grocery for many years. She enjoyed doing crafts, had a great talent for making quilts, and was well known for her spruce beer and preserves . Clara was a member of St. Joseph Church, North Sydney. Clara is survived by her son Lloyd (Laura) Daye , North Sydney; two daughters Bonnie (Richard) Wilson, Brandon, Manitoba, Maureen (William) Brunton, Kingston, Ont.; eleven grandchildren Sandy, Collen, Danny, Gilles, Brandy, Micheline, Holly, Danny, Adam, Matthew, Kesey, also by seven great grandchildren; sisters Theresa and Greta; brothers Elmer and Eddie Reashore. She was predeceased by her husband Danny; one son Jimmy; one son in infancy; brothers Danny, Richie, Joe, Bill, Butch; sisters Maggie and Eileen. Visitation and Funeral Mass will be held in early May for Clara, times and dates to be announced at that time by W.J. Dooley Funeral Home 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Cremation has taken place. Burial to take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com ?All the Angels will have Quilts Now.? Donald Eagles, Kentville Born in 19/10/1923 at Port Williams , Nova Scotia , Canada - Donald Lee Eagles, 85 of Berwick, Kings Co., died peacefully in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville on April 7, 2009. Born in Port Williams on October 19, 1923 he was the oldest of the six children of the late Nathaniel and Julia (Eaton) Eagles. He started a career in banking at the age of 15, that was interrupted by his service in the RCAF during the Second World War. Returning to banking after the war, he worked in Trinidad and Montreal before coming home to Nova Scotia. He moved his growing family to Kingston in the mid - 1950s where he worked as a bookkeeper for several area businesses and then as manager of the Greenwood Credit Union. In the mid - 1960s he earned his teaching certification and joined the faculty at Kings Regional Vocational School, Kentville, where he taught for more than 20 years. He moved his family to Wolfville in 1976 and lived there until relocating to Berwick in 2005. A loving and devoted family man, Don was an avid reader, loved travel, music and the outdoors. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brothers, Arthur (in infancy) and Douglas; sisters, Ruth and Jean. He is survived by Ethel (Grant), his beloved wife of almost 57 years; sister, Shirley (Stephenson), Montreal; sons, Robert, P.E.I. and Munroe (Deborah Scott), NY; daughters, Annalee (Cole), Bridgetown and Lorna, Ottawa; six grandchildren, Nathan, Tyrone, Shawn Anthony, Graeme and Devon; two step-grandchildren, Katie and Scott More; one great-grandchild. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook. A memorial service will be held in Grand View Manor, Berwick on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 3 p.m. Rev. Elizabeth Johnson assisted by Rev. Dr. Judith Saunders will officiate. Interment will take place at a later date. Family flowers only. Anyone wishing to make donations in Don?s memory should forward them to the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Online condolences may be made through www.annapolisvalleyfuneralhome.com. David Fraser at New Waterford , Nova Scotia , Canada - David Lenard Fraser 56, New Waterford / Toronto - David Lenard Fraser 56, of Toronto, Ont, passed away on Wed., April 8th, 2009 at his home. He was born and raised in New Waterford and was the son of the late John A. and Ursula (Carroll) Fraser. David was a member of St. Agnes Church, New Waterford, and was as a coal hauler for many years before moving to Toronto. David is survived by daughter Kelly, Toronto; grandsons James and Daniel; sisters Claudia (Wayne), Hemford N.S. and Sheila (Joe) Toronto Ont.; brothers Richard (Marie), Stayner Ont., Michael (Sharon) and Rob (Lee) both of New Waterford; half-sisters, Rita and Ellen. He also leaves to mourn many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, David was predeceased by sisters Diane Kearney and Allana Fraser, and a brother Lenard in infancy. There will be a visitation on Monday, April 13th, 2009 at Lynett Funeral Home on Dundas St. West, Toronto, Ont. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in David?s memory to a charity of one?s choice. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home Ltd. 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford. To view the online Book of Memories, light a memorial candle and express your condolences directly to the family please go to www.mclellanbrothersfuneralhome.com Betty LeBlanc, Sydney at Sea View , Nova Scotia , Canada - Surrounded by her family, Betty passed away on February 5, 2009. Loved by her late husband, Luigi; daughter, Rose McInnis (John); daughter, Judi LeBlanc (Ken Baute); son, Glenn LeBlanc (Susan); granddaughters, Ashley and Kalynn LeBlanc, all from Ontario. Betty was predeceased by her beloved son, Mark; his son, David Luke and Mark?s wife, Linda. Betty was born and raised in Sea View. Having lived also in South Bar and worked in Sydney, she loved her ?Cape Breton Home,? and will be laid to rest here. Many relatives and friends in Ontario, Alberta and Cape Breton mourn the loss of Betty. She remained faithful to the end. ?We love you and will never forget you.? Funeral service will held at the Union Presbyterian Church, Albert Bridge on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Kevin Richardson officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, following the service. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca Johnny Jr. LeBlanc - Suddenly due to an accident in Elmira on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the age of 34 years. Beloved son of John Sr. of Thorold and Linda Wallace of Baddeck, Nova Scotia. Loved brother of Paulette Lockwood (Jim) of Milton and uncle of Jessica. Dear nephew of Aulden and Caroline LeBlanc (their children Alan and Sherry), James LeBlanc, George and Joyce Payne, Frances MacLean, Phyllis Clifford, Stella and Keith Crawford, Lester and Dorothy LeBlanc and Chester LeBlanc. Dear friend of Pearl and Buck O?Dell. Johnny was employed with Fed Ex in Kitchener. The family will receive their friends at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence, 19 Young St., Welland on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Rev. Dr. John Course will conduct the funeral service on Tuesday morning at 11 o?clock. Private interment at a later date. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society. Online memories and condolences at www.jjpatterson.ca. As a memorial tribute, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows ? memories live. Gordon MacLennan, Marion Bridge - We, the daughters of Stanley Gordon MacLennan, Taigh Na Mara and formerly from Marion Bridge, regret to announce his passing on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Gordon was the son of the late Alexander and Gladys (Roper) MacLennan, Sydney Mines. A veteran of the Second World War, dad joined the army at an early age and spent five years overseas. Upon returning home, he worked at the Marine Hospital, Sydney, spent five years with the RCMP, Marine Division and completed his career as a commissionaire at the City Hospital, Sydney. He was predeceased by his parents; his first wife, Lucy Beaton; an infant son, Murray; second wife, Rita (MacNeil) MacLennan and a brother, Reginald. Gordon is survived by his three daughters, Carole (John Lovell), Boularderie, Muriel (Roger MacMillan), Sydney and Connie (Rod MacKinnon), Florence. Also surviving are brothers, Murray, Calgary, Earle, White Rock, B.C. and Allister, Halifax; 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great-grandchild. There will be no visitation. A family graveside service will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Sydney Mines. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. James Pastuck, New Waterford at New Waterford , Nova Scotia , Canada - James Russell Pastuck 69, New Waterford - We regret to announce the passing of Russell Pastuck on Friday April 10th, 2009 at home with his family by his side. Born and raised in New Waterford, Russell was the son of the late Barney and Lillian (Matlock) Pastuck. He was a member of St. Michael's Church River Ryan. Russell was a retired coal miner and was known for a great sense of humor and being a kind man. All who knew him will sadly miss him. Russell leaves to mourn his passing sister Hilda Mc Kinnon, New Waterford; brothers Ray (Sandra), Dave (Kit), Kenny (Agnes) all of New Waterford, Tony (Betty) Glace Bay and sister-in-law Mary New Waterford. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Russell was predeceased by a son in infancy; his brother George; brother-in-law John MacKinnon, as well as a brother in infancy. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral home 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford 862-7500. A funeral mass to celebrate Russell's life will be held 10 a.m. Monday April 13th, 2009 at the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael's Church, River Ryan, with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. Interment to take place at a later date in St. Michael's Cemetery, River Ryan. There will be a luncheon held immediately following the service at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3236 Plummer Ave., New Waterford. A heartfelt thank you to the C.B. Palliative Health Care and the VON for the wonderful care they gave Russell. Donations may be made in Russell's name to the charities of ones choice. To view the online Book of Memories, light a memorial candle and express your condolences directly to the family please go to www.mclellanbrothersfuneralhome.com Clovie Roach, Cheticamp at Cheticamp , Nova Scotia , Canada - Clovie ?Rocky? Roach 60, Cheticamp - It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Clovie ?Rocky? Roach on Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre in Cheticamp. Born in Cheticamp, he was the son of the late Leo and Alice (Doucet) Roach. He was a member of St. Peter?s Church, Cheticamp. Clovie had been employed by Nirca for the past 13 years as the arena manager. It was a job he truly loved going to every day. He genuinely like to make people laugh, whether it be with his famous singing or with a witty remark. You knew he always had something to make you smile. Clovie was also an avid hockey fan. Everybody knew that the Detroit Red Wings were his team from the shrine in his office to his love of talking about them. Let us not forget about the Cheticamp Alouettes who brought him great joy over the years. But his greatest sense of pride and joy was holding his little grandson, Breton, along with the family pets, Sambo, Sandy, Joe and Sadie. Clovie, you will be loved and missed forever. He is survived by wife, Patricia (Camus) Roach; son, Ralph (Christine), Bedford; daughter, Rhonda (Russell), Cheticamp; brother, Clifford (Doris) Roach, Mississauga, Ont.; four sisters, Doris Roach, Toronto, Ont., Leona (Ambrose) Muise, Grand Etang, Ethel (Edmond) Aucoin, Antigonish, Linda (Marcel) LeFort, Cheticamp; grandson, Breton; godson, Jeremy Larade and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Wilfred, Daniel and Norman and also two sisters Marie Jeanne Romard and Pauline Deveaux. Visitation will take place at the Cheticamp Funeral Home Monday, April 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 9 a.m. at St. Peter?s Church, Cheticamp, with Fr. Peter LeBlanc officiating. Interment to be held at the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Arthritis Society or the SPCA. Online condolences may be sent to cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca. Mary 'Mammie' Nardocchio, Sydney at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - Mary ?Mammie? Patricia Nardocchio, 74, formerly of Newlands Avenue, Sydney, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a lengthy battle with diabetes. Mary was residing in the C.B. Regional Hospital since September 29, 2008. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late John and Geneva Nardocchio. Mary is survived by her sisters, Shirley Maglario (Patrick), Sydney; Ruth MacNeil (Malcolm), Big Pond and Florence Beaton (Kenneth), Sydney; by her brothers John Nardocchio (Mary), Blacketts Lake; Howard Nardocchio (Elaine), Sydney. Mary is also survived by her nieces, Natalie and Alison Maglario; Angela MacDonald; Michelle and Debbie MacNeil; Cavelle Nardocchio; her nephews, Paul Narcocchio; Duane Nardocchio; Bruce and Shawn MacNeil and Christopher Beaton. She will be greatly missed by her many great-nieces and nephews, Mason, Maya, Mora, Neillie, Amado, Adia, Liam, Morgan, Cailean, Alyssa, Connor and Brehan. Mary was predeceased by two brothers in infancy. Mary had many special friends and extended family members with whom she shared daily conversations on the phone. Mary resided in Ashby for many years and was a lifelong parishioner of St. Theresa?s parish. Mary was a person of great faith, who found strength and peace in her prayers. She devoted her life to caring for both her parents. She spent countless hours every day offering her prayers for others. No matter what challenges you would face, Mary would say ?your prayers will get you through.? Mary was recently cared for by an angel on earth named Barb, who cared for Mary with love and compassion. Barb would call Mary princess but treated her like a queen. Visitation for Mary Nardocchio will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Monday, April 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 14 at St. Theresa?s Church at 10 a.m. with Rev. Jim Oliver officiating. Donations may be made to the Diabetes Society or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. Dear Mammie, You would talk on the phone for hours and hours, Giving prayers to friends like bouquets of flowers. We are all richer for having known you my dear. It is so hard to believe you are not here. We checked our messages every day And there was your voice. "Call Mammie", you would say. We wish that we could call you, We wish you would answer, We wish thata we ould have Just one more day to let you know, You are loved and you will be missed. Rest in peace, our dear Mammie. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

The CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is pleased to advise that our next meeting will be 14 April 2009 at 7:00 PM. Due to renovations that are underway at the Lyceum we will be holding the April meeting at our former location at the Family History Center. If traveling from Sydney turn right at the first traffic lights after passing CBU onto Evergreen Drive. The Center is located on Evergreen Drive. Visitors are always welcome. We are fortunate to have Bill Doyle as our presenter this month. Mr. Doyle is well known for his extensive knowledge on the Irish in Cape Breton and he has a fascinating story of days by gone, a ship wreck and some family oral tradition leading to some interesting facts. Norm Macdonald President CBGHA

http://olivetreegenealogy.blogspot.com/2009/04/easter-bunnys-family-tree-fou nd.html Olive Tree Genealogy Blog April 10, 2009 Easter Bunny's Family Tree Found! Breaking news - yesterday a little girl named Alice was playing in the garden of an old house in England when she fell down a large rabbit hole. Before climbing out she made a unique discovery. In a small wooden box under a pile of rabbit fur hats Alice spotted a yellowed letter. The letter was addressed to "Dear Easter" and signed "Uncle Wiggily", and it provided details of an interesting family tree! (You can view the letter mentioned above from the url) The complete letter has been transcribed below: Dear Easter, I'm glad you asked about your family. Time is getting short for me and I think I'm the only one left who knows the stories of our family. Your great-grandfather, Bugs, was one of three brothers (Bugs, Peter and Brer). The brothers left their home and sailed for America in the late 1800s. The ship they were on was caught up in a terrible storm and the brothers had to tie themselves to the mast. The ship sank but Bugs, Peter and Brer were lucky enough to find a plank and they climbed up on it and drifted for several days until they were rescued by the SS Lollipop. When they got to Ellis Island, the customs officials changed the brothers' last names before allowing them to leave the ship, and so the three branches of our family began. Bugs, Your great-grandpa, kept his Bunny name. Peter's was changed to Cottontail and all his descendants have kept that name. Brer's name was changed to Rabbit and it is from his line that our famous cousins White and Velveteen descend. Great grandpa Bugs later met and married your great-grandmother Bunny Fufu. I don't know anything about her parents. My cousin Willy Bunny has photos and her family bible but he is stingy with the family information and refuses to share. Apparently Bunny Fufu's family bible was tossed into a fire by Indians when they attacked the settlement where she and her parents lived, but Bunny's father leapt into the flames and saved the bible. I wish Willy would not be so secretive with the information! It gets a bit confusing, but Velveteen Rabbit, your mother, was your father Energizer's second wife and his third cousin once removed. It wasn't unusual for cousins to marry each other, but it does get confusing as we all seem to have large families. Velveteen's father (your maternal grandfather) was Peter but I don't know too much about your mom's side of the family. I did hear there was an Angora in there somewhere way back. Some say she was a Princess and Peter rescued her from pirates! Of course you know your grandparents - Buster and Trix. One day you should ask your grandma Trix why she calls your grandpa Buster by his nickname "Hassenfeffer" whenever she is mad at him, it's a cute story. I've done some research on our family but am stuck on your great-great-grandmother. That would be your Great-Grandpa Bugs' mother. Great-Grandpa Bugs' father (your great-great-grandpa) was named Cadbury but I think your great-great-grandma was left by aliens. She is my brick wall. I know Cadbury called her Flopsy and they had 54 children but even though I've searched everywhere, I can't find what her SIRname was. I guess I should tell you about the family scandal involving your Great great grandpa Cadbury Bunny. My Aunt Babbity told me she heard the grownups whispering about this when she was little. It seems that Cadbury's father fell in love with a chicken and Cadbury was the result of that love match! This might explain Cadbury's strange behaviour.... Well Easter, I think I've given you enough details to confuse you, but I hope I've gotten you interested in learning more! I know where some of the graves are of your ancestors and will take you there one day if you want to go. It's just a hop, skip and jump away. Give my best to all the little children when you make your rounds this year, As ever, Uncle Wiggily Posted by Genealogy Blogger at 4:23 AM

Cape Breton Deaths April 10, 2009 Friday Good Friday - no paper today ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths April 09, 2009 Thursday There are 3 obituaries for April 9, 2009. 1. Adams, Georgette (Georgie) F - published April 9, 2009 2. Nardocchio, Mary 'Mammie' - published April 9, 2009 3. San Cartier, Joseph E. - published April 9, 2009 Georgette (Georgie) Adams, Sydney at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with great sadness that we the family announce the sudden passing of our mother, Georgie Adams on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. She was born in Sydney, but lived in both Sydney River and Westmount before finally taking up residence seven years ago at her new home The Cove, which she loved dearly. She was the daughter of the late William and Leontine (Leon) Gaudet of Sydney She is survived by her two sons, Roger (Sandra), Kingston, N.S., Murray (Sharon), Westmount; and two daughters, Gayle (Donnie) Campbell, Balls Creek, and Judy (Kenny) Jones, Howie Centre. Also, she leaves behind her much loved grandchildren, Lori Adams, Dayna (John) LeBlanc, Glenn Adams, Kimberley (Matthew) Doyle, Heather and Tanya Campbell, Michael and Christopher (Sarah) Jones; and three great-grandsons, Alex, Ben and Drew. She is also survived by sisters, Eliza Pittman, Alfreda (Bidda) Confiant, Sydney, Sr. Lillian Gaudet, Bethany, Antigonish; and sister-in-law, Philly Gaudet, Sydney. She was predeceased by her husband, George, sisters, Annie Bethune, Margaret Maisonneuve, brother, Edmund and an infant sister, Mary Jean. In her earlier years, she had been actively involved in the Sydney River Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, the Canadian Order of Forresters, and the Riverdale Seniors, all of which she truly enjoyed. Visitation will be held at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Cove Guest Home. On line condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. Mary 'Mammie' Nardocchio, Sydney at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - Mary ?Mammie? Patricia Nardocchio, 74, formerly of Newlands Avenue, Sydney, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a lengthy battle with diabetes. Mary was residing in the C.B. Regional Hospital since September 29, 2008. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late John and Geneva Nardocchio. Mary is survived by her sisters, Shirley Maglario (Patrick), Sydney; Ruth MacNeil (Malcolm), Big Pond and Florence Beaton (Kenneth), Sydney; by her brothers John Nardocchio (Mary), Blacketts Lake; Howard Nardocchio (Elaine), Sydney. Mary is also survived by her nieces, Natalie and Alison Maglario; Angela MacDonald; Michelle and Debbie MacNeil; Cavelle Nardocchio; her nephews, Paul Narcocchio; Duane Nardocchio; Bruce and Shawn MacNeil and Christopher Beaton. She will be greatly missed by her many great-nieces and nephews, Mason, Maya, Mora, Neillie, Amado, Adia, Liam, Morgan, Cailean, Alyssa, Connor and Brehan. Mary was predeceased by two brothers in infancy. Mary had many special friends and extended family members with whom she shared daily conversations on the phone. Mary resided in Ashby for many years and was a lifelong parishioner of St. Theresa?s parish. Mary was a person of great faith, who found strength and peace in her prayers. She devoted her life to caring for both her parents. She spent countless hours every day offering her prayers for others. No matter what challenges you would face, Mary would say ?your prayers will get you through.? Mary was recently cared for by an angel on earth named Barb, who cared for Mary with love and compassion. Barb would call Mary princess but treated her like a queen. Visitation for Mary Nardocchio will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Monday, April 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 14 at St. Theresa?s Church at 10 a.m. with Rev. Jim Oliver officiating. Donations may be made to the Diabetes Society or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. Dear Mammie ?You would talk on the phone for hours and hours, Giving prayers to friends like bouquets of flowers. We are all richer for having known you my dear, It is so hard to believe you are not here. We checked our messages every day And there was your voice ?Call Mammie?, you would say. We wish that we could call you, We wish you would answer, We wish that we could have Just one more day to let you know, You are loved and you will be missed. Rest in peace, our dear Mammie. Joseph Edward "Eddy" San Cartier, 93, St. Peter's - Joseph Edward "Eddy" San Cartier, 93, St. Peter's, and formerly of Port Hawkesbury, died Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008, in Richmond Villa, St. Peter's. The daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren of the late Joseph Edward San Cartier are coming from afar to "celebrate his life" at the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home in Port Hawkesbury, NS, Easter Sunday, from 6-8 pm. All family and friends are invited to join the reunion as it was his wishes that this ovvasion should be a joyous and memorable one for all. Burial of his ashes will be at St. Joseph's Cemeter in Port Hawkesbury at 9 am on Easter Monday. Memorial donations may be made to the homes where Joseph "Eddy" received comfort and happiness in his latter years, Marian Residence in Port Hood, managed by the Sisters of Our Ldy Immaculate, and the Richmond Villa, St. Peter's. Words of comfort maay be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles whey day is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways. Of happy times ad laughing times and bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun. Of happy memories that I leavae behind when day is done. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Can anyone help this person out. The original request is further down, and the response to the info I'm sending now, is directly after..... I have sent the following info: 1881 Census Household Record 1881 Canadian Census Search results | Download Previous Household Next Household ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Household: Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion Neil MCIVOR M Male Scottish 50 Nova Scotia Farmer C. Presbyterian Cathrene MCIVOR M Female Scottish 48 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian Donn MCIVOR Male Scottish 24 Nova Scotia Farmer C. Presbyterian Angus MCIVOR Male Scottish 19 Nova Scotia Farmer C. Presbyterian Cathrene MCIVOR Female Scottish 20 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian Neil MCIVOR Male Scottish 15 Nova Scotia Farmers Son C. Presbyterian Christena MCIVOR Female Scottish 13 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian Malcolm MCIVOR Male Scottish 11 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian Margaret MCIVOR Female Scottish 9 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian John MCIVOR Male Scottish 5 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Source Information: Census Place South, Little Narrows, Victoria, Nova Scotia Family History Library Film 1375801 NA Film Number C-13165 District 5 Sub-district A Page Number 2 Household Number 9 *********************** NS Vital Stats: Registration year is 1868, Book 1817, Pg 17, Number 89 Maicolm McIver, died Sep 21st, 1868 in McIvers's Point, Victoria County... 64 yrs, born in Lewis, Scotland, s/o Neil McIver, farmer & Catherine.. informant was Neil McIver, who could be his brother ******************** Isabella MacKenzie m) Peter McIver in 1874, Victoria County. Peter McIver was 24 yrs s/o Malcolm McIver & Catherine of Cranberry Point Isabella MacKenzie was 19 yrs d/o Donald MacKenzie & Ann of Laird Point (sic) Date of marriage is very hard to read, but the year is 1874 1881 Census Household: Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion Peter MCIVOR M Male Scottish 31 Nova Scotia Farmer C. Presbyterian Isabella MCIVOR M Female Scottish 27 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian Malcolm MCIVOR Male Scottish 6 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian Colin MCIVOR Male Scottish 4 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian John MCIVOR Male Scottish 1 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Source Information: Census Place South, Little Narrows, Victoria, Nova Scotia Family History Library Film 1375801 NA Film Number C-13165 District 5 Sub-district A Page Number 20 Household Number 80 ************* Below is a listing of MCIVER in 1881 Census in Little Narrows: Household: Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion Cathrine MCIVER W Female Scottish 75 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian Margaret MCIVER Female Scottish 46 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian Mary MCIVER Female Scottish 28 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Source Information: Census Place North, Little Narrows, Victoria, Nova Scotia Family History Library Film 1375801 NA Film Number C-13165 District 5 Sub-district B Page Number 2 Household Number 6 *** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Household: Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion Angus MCIVER M Male Scottish 73 Scotland Farmer C. Presbyterian Ann MCIVER M Female Scottish 66 Scotland C. Presbyterian Cathrine MCIVER Female Scottish 45 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian Angus MCIVER Male Scottish 33 Nova Scotia Farmer C. Presbyterian John MCIVER Male Scottish 22 Nova Scotia Farmer C. Presbyterian Isabella MCIVER Female Scottish 40 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian Malcolm LIVINGSTON Male Scottish 14 Nova Scotia Farmers Son C. Presbyterian ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Source Information: Census Place North, Little Narrows, Victoria, Nova Scotia Family History Library Film 1375801 NA Film Number C-13165 District 5 Sub-district B Page Number 2 Household Number 7 ****************************************************************************** ************************* This is the response to info above... >From: paul white <pjcdub@msn.com> >To: <ritam@axion.net> >Subject: RE: McIver entry in History of Cape Breton Community 1806 >Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 15:31:46 -0400 > > >Carol, > >Thank you for responding back I very much appreciate you taking the time >to help assist me in my family research. I came across the information in >the book that I'm inquiring about while googling research for my family >tree. I believe I found it on Roots Web which I'm not a member of so I >don't know if you posted a query if I could retrieve it? I'm not familiar >with how roots web works? > >I am mostly interested in the name Peggy MacLoed one of the names listed >as the book's author. I am inquiring to see if this Peggy MacLeod is the >same Peggy as this entry below listed in the book: > >> >17) Malcolm MacIver & Isabella MacKenzie (Cranberry Point) >> > a dau b) 24th Aug. 1827.. Margaret > > >The reason I am asking is because in my research I came across some >documentation that is exactly the same except for a maternal grandmothers >last name of MacDonald or MacKenzie? > >My family line is from Cape Breton. On the Cape Breton Genealogy Webstie >for the MacIver's research it list the book History of The MacIver Clan In >Canada Written in 1922 by: John Munro MacIver > > >The book contains the name Margaret "Peggy" MacIver from Cape Breton who >marries a Donald MacLeod (Mrs. Peggy MacLeod). Later on in the book it >list Margaret's (Peggy) family with the parents name being Malcolm MacIver >and Isabella MacDonald. Here is where I am running into the conflict and >would like some clarification? My descendant is Neil the brother of >Margaret who's parents were Malcolm MacIver and Isabella MacKenzie or >Malcolm MacIver and Isabella MacDonald????? > >I'm told that all MacIver's in Cape Breton are deccandants from the 4 sons of: >Neil of Reef who married Anne Macaulay >Angus, Donald, Neil, 4th Son (not sure name but grandsons were Rev. Angus >MacIver and Neil) > >Son Neil who married a Matheson is where my line is from. Their son >Malcolm who's 1st wife Isabella is where my confusion stems from? > >The book I mentioned above list this about Malcolm: >Malcolm married Bella MacDonald had following children: >Margaret "Peggy" (who married Donald MacLeod), Mary, Ann, Neil (my >descendant) , Angus > >The documation that I have found and other MacIver's who share the same >family line as I do list this: >Malcolm married Isabella MacKenzie had following children: >Margaret "Peggy", Mary, Ann, Neil, Angus > >I believe the book which list Isabelle's last name as MacDonald and the >other documentation that list Isabelle's last name as MacKenize are the >same family? I could be wrong though and that would explain it. I would >like to clarify this detail before I proceed. The book contains a lot of >great information that I would like to use if I could get this situation >of Isabella MacDonald or MacKenzie sorted out. :> > >I would appreciate any information or clarification anyone has to offer. >Once again I want to thank you for taking time to respond back. Nice to >meet you Carol in Vancover :> > >Paul out here in Oklahoma USA > ****************************************************************************** Paul White's original request to me >> ************** >> >> >Hello, >> > >> >I'm inquiring to see if you could tell me any more information about the >> >following entry: >> > >> >Middle River - Past and Present History of a Cape Breton Community - 1806 >> > >> >- 1985 >> > >> > >> > >> >By: John A. Nicholdson, Charlotte MacIver, Mabel MacKenzie, Catherine >> > >> >MacLean, Peggy MacLeod, Edith MacPherson, Alena MacRae, Eva MacRae, George >> > >> >MacRae, Wallace MacRae.....1st printing 1985 >> > >> > >> >17) Malcolm MacIver & Isabella MacKenzie (Cranberry Point) >> > a dau b) 24th Aug. 1827.. Margaret (Is >> >this Mrs. Peggy MacLeod ?) >> > >> > >> >I am trying research information about Malcolm McIver who married >> >Isabella Mackenzie and had children Margaret born 1827 and I think a >> >Neil born about 1829 or 1830. >> > >> > >> > >> >This Neil McIver born about 1829 or 1830 married a Catherine McDonald had >> >children: >> > >> >Dan or Donald >> > >> >Isabel >> > >> >Annie >> > >> >Catherine >> > >> >Christy >> > >> >Neil >> > >> >Christena >> > >> >Malcolm born about 1870 in Nova Scotia think Cape Breton Believe this is >> >my Great Grandfather >> > >> >Margaret >> > >> >John >> > >> >Any information you could share I would be very grateful >> >Paul McIver White >> > >> > >> > >> >_________________________________________________________________ >> >Rediscover HotmailÆ: Now available on your iPhone or BlackBerry >> >http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Mo >> >bile1_042009 >> ><html> >> ><head> >> ><style> >> >.hmmessage P >> >{ >> >margin:0px; >> >padding:0px >> >} >> >body.hmmessage >> >{ >> >font-size: 10pt; >> >font-family:Verdana >> >} >> ></style> >> ></head> >> ><body class='hmmessage'> >> ><br><br>Hello,<br><br>I'm inquiring to see if you could tell me any more >> >information about the following entry:<br><br><tt>Middle River - Past >> >and Present History of a Cape Breton Community - 1806<br> >> >- 1985<br> >> ><br> >> >By: John A. Nicholdson, Charlotte MacIver, Mabel MacKenzie, Catherine<br> >> >MacLean, Peggy MacLeod, Edith MacPherson, Alena MacRae, Eva MacRae, >>George<br> >> >MacRae, Wallace MacRae.....1st printing 1985<br><br><br></tt><tt>17) >> >Malcolm MacIver &amp; Isabella MacKenzie (Cranberry Point)<br> >> > a dau b) 24th Aug. 1827.. >> >Margaret</tt>&nbsp; (Is this Mrs. Peggy MacLeod ?)<br><br><br>I am trying >> >research information about Malcolm McIver who married >> >Isabella Mackenzie and had children Margaret born 1827 and I think a >> >Neil born about 1829 or 1830.<br> >> ><br> >> >This Neil McIver born about 1829 or 1830 married a Catherine McDonald had >> >children:<br> >> >Dan or Donald<br> >> >Isabel<br> >> >Annie<br> >> >Catherine<br> >> >Christy<br> >> >Neil<br> >> >Christena<br> >> >Malcolm <u><b><font style="font-size: 8pt;" size="1">born about 1870 in >> >Nova Scotia think Cape Breton Believe this is my Great >> >Grandfather</font></b></u><br> >> >Margaret <br> >> >John<br><br>Any information you could share I would be very >> >grateful<br>Paul McIver White<br><br><br><br /><hr />Rediscover HotmailÆ: >> >Now available on your iPhone or BlackBerry <a >> >href='http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Redisco >> >ver_Mobile1_042009' target='_new'>Check it out.</a></body> >> ></html> >> >> > >_________________________________________________________________ >Windows Liveô: Keep your life in sync. >http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_allup_1a_explore_042009 ><html> ><head> ><style> >.hmmessage P >{ >margin:0px; >padding:0px >} >body.hmmessage >{ >font-size: 10pt; >font-family:Verdana >} ></style> ></head> ><body class='hmmessage'> >Carol,<br><br>Thank you for responding back I very much appreciate you >taking the time to help assist me in my family research. I came across the >information in the book that I'm inquiring about while googling research >for my family tree. I believe I found it on Roots Web which I'm not a >member of so I don't know if you posted a query if I could retrieve it? >I'm not familiar with how roots web works?<br><br>I am mostly interested >in the name Peggy MacLoed one of the names listed as the book's author. I >am inquiring to see if this Peggy MacLeod is the same Peggy as this entry >below listed in the book:<br><i></i><br><i>&gt; &gt;17) Malcolm >MacIver &amp; Isabella <b>MacKenzie</b> (Cranberry Point)<br>&gt; &gt; >a dau b) 24th Aug. 1827.. >Margaret<br><br><br></i>The reason I am asking is because in my research I >came across some documentation that is exactly the same except for a >maternal grandmothers last name of <b>MacDonald or >MacKenzie?</b><br><br>My family line is from Cape Breton. On the Cape >Breton Genealogy Webstie for the MacIver's research it list the book ><u>History of The MacIver Clan In Canada Written in 1922 by: John Munro >MacIver</u><br><i><br><br></i>The book contains the name Margaret "Peggy" >MacIver from Cape Breton who marries a Donald MacLeod <b>(Mrs. Peggy >MacLeod)</b>. Later on in the book it list Margaret's (Peggy) family with >the parents name being Malcolm MacIver and Isabella <b>MacDonald</b>. Here >is where I am running into the conflict and would like some clarification? >My descendant is Neil the brother of Margaret who's parents were Malcolm >MacIver and <b>Isabella MacKenzie </b>or Malcolm MacIver and <b>Isabella >MacDonald</b>?????<br><br>I'm told that all MacIver's in Cape Breton are >deccandants from the 4 sons of:<br>Neil of Reef who married Anne >Macaulay<br>Angus, Donald, <b>Neil,</b> 4th Son <font style="font-size: >8pt;" size="1">(not sure name but grandsons were Rev. Angus MacIver and >Neil) </font><br><br>Son <b>Neil</b> who married a Matheson is where my >line is from. Their son Malcolm who's 1st wife Isabella is where my >confusion stems from?<br><br>The book I mentioned above list this about >Malcolm:<br>Malcolm married Bella <b>MacDonald </b>had following >children:<br>Margaret "Peggy" <font style="font-size: 8pt;" size="1">(who >married Donald MacLeod)</font>, Mary, Ann, Neil <font style="font-size: >8pt;" size="1">(my descendant) </font>, Angus <br><br>The documation that >I have found and other MacIver's who share the same family line as I do >list this:<br>Malcolm married Isabella <b>MacKenzie </b>had following >children:<br>Margaret "Peggy", Mary, Ann, Neil, Angus<br><br>I believe the >book which list Isabelle's last name as MacDonald and the other >documentation that list Isabelle's last name as MacKenize are the same >family? I could be wrong though and that would explain it.&nbsp; I would >like to clarify this detail before I proceed. The book contains a lot of >great information that I would like to use if I could get this situation >of Isabella <b>MacDonald or MacKenzie </b>sorted out. :&gt;<br><br>I would >appreciate any information or clarification anyone has to offer. Once >again I want to thank you for taking time to respond back. Nice to meet >you Carol in Vancover :&gt; <br><br>Paul out here in Oklahoma USA&nbsp; ><br><br><br><br><br><i><br><br><br><br></i><br><br>&gt; Date: Wed, 8 Apr >2009 08:17:45 -0700<br>&gt; To: pjcdub@msn.com<br>&gt; From: >ritam@axion.net<br>&gt; Subject: Re: McIver entry in History of Cape >Breton Community 1806<br>&gt; <br>&gt; Paul,<br>&gt; <br>&gt; Are you >asking me or is it you want the querry to the mailing list.<br>&gt; ><br>&gt; I do have the book you mention, and have found some info on this >family.<br>&gt; <br>&gt; I think if it's put to the mailing list, there >are folk in that area who<br>&gt; might be able to respond better than >I.<br>&gt; <br>&gt; Carol out here in Vancouver, BC<br>&gt; <br>&gt; >**************<br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt;Hello,<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;I'm >inquiring to see if you could tell me any more information about >the<br>&gt; &gt;following entry:<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;Middle River - >Past and Present History of a Cape Breton Community - 1806<br>&gt; >&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;- 1985<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;By: John A. Nicholdson, Charlotte MacIver, Mabel MacKenzie, >Catherine<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;MacLean, Peggy MacLeod, Edith >MacPherson, Alena MacRae, Eva MacRae, George<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;MacRae, Wallace MacRae.....1st printing 1985<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;17) Malcolm MacIver &amp; Isabella MacKenzie >(Cranberry Point)<br>&gt; &gt; a dau b) >24th Aug. 1827.. Margaret (Is<br>&gt; &gt;this Mrs. Peggy MacLeod >?)<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;I am trying research information >about Malcolm McIver who married<br>&gt; &gt;Isabella Mackenzie and had >children Margaret born 1827 and I think a<br>&gt; &gt;Neil born about 1829 >or 1830.<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;This Neil >McIver born about 1829 or 1830 married a Catherine McDonald had<br>&gt; >&gt;children:<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;Dan or Donald<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;Isabel<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;Annie<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;Catherine<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;Christy<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;Neil<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;Christena<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;Malcolm born about 1870 in Nova Scotia think Cape Breton Believe this >is<br>&gt; &gt;my Great Grandfather<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;Margaret<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;John<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;Any >information you could share I would be very grateful<br>&gt; &gt;Paul >McIver White<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;_________________________________________________________________<br>&g >t; &gt;Rediscover HotmailÆ: Now available on your iPhone or >BlackBerry<br>&gt; >&gt;http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscove >r_Mo<br>&gt; &gt;bile1_042009<br>&gt; &gt;&lt;html&gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;&lt;head&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;&lt;style&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;.hmmessage >P<br>&gt; &gt;{<br>&gt; &gt;margin:0px;<br>&gt; &gt;padding:0px<br>&gt; >&gt;}<br>&gt; &gt;body.hmmessage<br>&gt; &gt;{<br>&gt; &gt;font-size: >10pt;<br>&gt; &gt;font-family:Verdana<br>&gt; &gt;}<br>&gt; >&gt;&lt;/style&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;&lt;/head&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;&lt;body >class='hmmessage'&gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Hello,&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I'm inquiring to see if >you could tell me any more<br>&gt; &gt;information about the following >entry:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;tt&gt;Middle River - Past<br>&gt; &gt;and >Present History of a Cape Breton Community - 1806&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;- >1985&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;By: John A. Nicholdson, >Charlotte MacIver, Mabel MacKenzie, Catherine&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;MacLean, Peggy MacLeod, Edith MacPherson, Alena MacRae, Eva MacRae, >George&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;MacRae, Wallace MacRae.....1st printing >1985&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/tt&gt;&lt;tt&gt;17)<br>&gt; >&gt;Malcolm MacIver &amp;amp; Isabella MacKenzie (Cranberry >Point)&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; &gt; a dau b) 24th >Aug. 1827..<br>&gt; &gt;Margaret&lt;/tt&gt;&amp;nbsp; (Is this Mrs. Peggy >MacLeod ?)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I am trying<br>&gt; &gt;research >information about Malcolm McIver who married<br>&gt; &gt;Isabella >Mackenzie and had children Margaret born 1827 and I think a<br>&gt; >&gt;Neil born about 1829 or 1830.&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;This Neil McIver born about 1829 or 1830 married a Catherine McDonald >had<br>&gt; &gt;children:&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;Dan or >Donald&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;Isabel&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;Annie&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;Catherine&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;Christy&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;Neil&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;Christena&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;Malcolm &lt;u&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;font >style="font-size: 8pt;" size="1"&gt;born about 1870 in<br>&gt; &gt;Nova >Scotia think Cape Breton Believe this is my Great<br>&gt; >&gt;Grandfather&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; >&gt;Margaret &lt;br&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;John&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Any >information you could share I would be very<br>&gt; >&gt;grateful&lt;br&gt;Paul McIver >White&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;Rediscover >HotmailÆ:<br>&gt; &gt;Now available on your iPhone or BlackBerry >&lt;a<br>&gt; >&gt;href='http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Red >isco<br>&gt; &gt;ver_Mobile1_042009' target='_new'&gt;Check it >out.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/body&gt;<br>&gt; &gt;&lt;/html&gt;<br>&gt; <br>&gt; ><br><br /><hr />Windows Liveô: Keep your life in sync. <a >href='http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_allup_1a_explore_042 >009' target='_new'>Check it out.</a></body> ></html> >

Found the following in the 1891 census of Ontario for Lucknow in Bruce Co. McKinnon Alex 54 b. Cape Breton Parents- b. Scotland Rel. Presbyterian Sarah 24 b. Ontario Fat. B. Que Mot. b. England Rel. Presb. Henry 3 b. Ontario John 1 b. Ontario Maybe he's someone missing from someone's tree. Bill C.

Cape Breton Deaths April 08, 2009 Wednesday There are 4 obituaries for April 8, 2009. 1. Cox, Mildred - published April 8, 2009 2. Jessome, Kenneth - published April 8, 2009 3. Warr, Henry - published April 8, 2009 4. Lomax, Helen Marie - published April 8, 2009 Mildred Cox, Sydney at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mildred Sharon Cox, 92, a resident of the MacGillivray Guest Home, on Monday, April 6, 2009. Born in Sydney, a long time resident of Rockdale Ave., she was the daughter of the late George and Bertha (Bayer) Cox. Mildred was retired from Atlantic Spring/Machine where she was employed as an office administrator. Mildred took an active interest in the MacGillivray Guest Home community. She was instrumental in the development and adoption of The Residents Bill of Rights and made many other contributions as co-chair of the residents committee. She will be remembered for her kind and gracious manner, along with her fondness of animals. She will be dearly missed by her Tutty great-nieces and nephews, Sandra (Glenn) MacDougall, Lower Sackville, Parker (Trish) Tutty, Ottawa, Jayne (Ted) Connolly, Toronto and George Tutty, Sydney, as well as her nieces and nephews, Susan (Joey) Power, Phillip (Beverly) Cox, Bobby (Ann Louise) Cox, Sharon (Lawrence) Jellow, Myrna Cox, Patricia Murphy and Barry White; many other great-nieces and nephews and her close friends at the MacGillivray Guest Home Mildred was the last member of her immediate family being predeceased by her sisters, Edna Tutty, Leila White, Katherine Murphy and Georgina MacSween and brothers, Allie and Ralph. A memorial service will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Thursday 11 a.m., with Rev. Michael Rankin officiating. Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the MacGillivray Guest Home or the SPCA. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. Kenneth Jessome, Kitchener at Sydney Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Kenneth Sheldon Jessome, age 44, a former resident of Toronto Road, Florence, now residing in Kitchener, Ont. for the past 20 years, on Saturday, April 4, 2009. Born in Sydney Mines, Kenny was the son of William 'Brother' and Virginia 'Ginny' Jessome, Florence. Kenny was a member of St. Stephen Church, Florence. Besides his parents Kenny is survived by his only son, Carl Sheldon Jessome and his sister, Denise Jessome, Sydney Mines. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins. Kenny was predeceased by his brother, David Jessome in 1983 and his grandparents, Stanfield and Gertrude Jessome and William 'Bill' and Melvina 'Mel' Jessome. A private family visitation will be held. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday from St. Stephen Church, Florence with Rev. Reg Currie officiating. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. Henry Warr, New Haven at New Haven , Nova Scotia , Canada - Henry Warr, 83, New Haven, N.S., died on Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Buchanan Health Center. He was a self-employed fisherman all his life. Born at New Haven, he was the son of the late Francis and Helen (Trimm) Warr. He was a member of St. Andrew's Anglican Church. He is survived by his brother, Seward, New Haven and his sister, Annie (Elias) Buffett of New Haven/Sydney. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Edna and his brothers, William and Frederick. The funeral will be on April 8, 2009 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Neil's Harbour with Rev. Carl Fraser officiating. Funeral under the direction of Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Andrew's Anglican Church. Following the service, friends are invited to visit with the family in St. Andrew's Hall. Helen Lomax, Little Lepreau Born in 23/07/1928 at Cape Breton , Nova Scotia , Canada - The death of Helen Marie Lomax of Little Lepreau, N.B., wife of the late Basil C. Lomax, occurred on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Cape Breton, N.S. on July 23, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Anna (Nemis) DeGiobbi. Helen was very devoted to her family and loved family get-togethers. Those who lived away she spoke to over the phone and always returned home to Cape Breton to visit as often as possible. Survived by her children, Wesley A. (Linda) Lomax of Little Lepreau and Jackie (Peter) Pembroke of New Waterford; four siblings, Leno (Pauline) DeGiobbi, Guido (Sylvia), Anthony (Barb) DeGiobbi and Sally (Albert) Durando, all four of Cape Breton; sister-in-law, Chris DeGiobbi of Halifax, N.S.; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, her husband; a brother, Louis DeGiobbi and an infant sister, Melvina. Resting at Brenan?s Bay View Select Community Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Rd., Saint John (506) 634-7425 with visiting at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and visiting at Bethany Independent Baptist Church, Little Lepreau on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from Bethany Church on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Little Lepreau Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Little Lepreau Cemetery Fund. www.bayviewfh.com ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths April 07, 2009 Tuesday There are 7 obituaries for April 7, 2009. 1. Hopkins, Douglas P - published April 7, 2009 2. Lomax, Helen M - published April 7, 2009 3. MacPhee, Johanne - published April 7, 2009 4. Marsh, Edna M - published April 7, 2009 5. Murphy, Sarah 'Josie' - published April 7, 2009 6. O'Connell, Gerald 'Pat' P - published April 7, 2009 7. White, Walter F - published April 7, 2009 Douglas Hopkins, Sydney Mines Born in 05/12/1966 at Sydney Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with deep regret we announce the sudden passing of Douglas Patrick Hopkins, 42, on April 2, 2009, in Calgary, Alta. Born in Sydney Mines, Doug was the son of Peter and Patricia (MacKinnon) Hopkins of Sydney Mines. He was a member of Immaculate Conception parish, Sydney Mines. Doug took great joy in helping others as demonstrated in his work as personal care worker with Cape Breton County Homemakers for several years. Doug was highly regarded and will be greatly missed by all of his clients. Doug was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed spending much of his free time fishing. Doug?s greatest love was his family, and they will miss him dearly. Doug is survived by his parents, Peter and Patricia Hopkins, Sydney Mines; wife, Frances (Bushnik), Sydney; daughter, Catherine, Sydney and son Jeffery, Gillis Lake. He is also survived by sisters, Wanda (Lewis) MacNeil, Millville, Arlene (James) Smith, Fort McMurray and Carol (Ferrell) Hopkins, North Sydney and brothers, Wayne (Lisa), Sydney Mines, Bruce, Calgary, Brent, Halifax, and Darren (Debbie), Halifax. Cremation has taken place. Visitation for Doug Hopkins will be in the J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial mass celebrating Doug?s life will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. A funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church. A reception will follow in the Immaculate Conception hospitality room. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doug?s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca or ?Facebook? Doug Hopkins Memorial. Helen Lomax, Little Lepreau Born in 23/07/1928 at Cape Breton , Nova Scotia , Canada - The death of Helen Marie Lomax of Little Lepreau, N.B., wife of the late Basil C. Lomax, occurred on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Cape Breton, N.S. on July 23, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Anna (Nemis) DeGiobbi. Helen was very devoted to her family and loved family get-togethers. Those who lived away she spoke to over the phone and always returned home to Cape Breton to visit as often as possible. Survived by her children, Wesley A. (Linda) Lomax of Little Lepreau and Jackie (Peter) Pembroke of New Waterford; four siblings, Leno (Pauline) DeGiobbi, Guido (Sylvia), Anthony (Barb) DeGiobbi and Sally (Albert) Durando, all four of Cape Breton; sister-in-law, Chris DeGiobbi of Halifax, N.S.; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, her husband; a brother, Louis DeGiobbi and an infant sister, Melvina. Resting at Brenan?s Bay View Select Community Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Rd., Saint John (506) 634-7425 with visiting at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and visiting at Bethany Independent Baptist Church, Little Lepreau on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from Bethany Church on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Little Lepreau Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Little Lepreau Cemetery Fund. www.bayviewfh.com Johanne MacPhee, Baddeck at Sydney Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada - Passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2009, at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Margaret (MacLennan) Stewart. She was educated in Sydney Mines and graduated from the Provincial Normal College, Truro in 1936. She taught school from 1936 until her retirement in 1976, first at Baddeck Forks and later at Baddeck Consolidated School. She was a member of St. Andrew?s United Church, Baddeck Forks, where she was organist and choir director for more than 50 years, as well as an active member of the UCW. For many years Joie directed the Baddeck and area men?s choir. She was a one time leader of 4-H, member of the Alumni Association of Nova Scotia Teachers? College, board member of the Victoria County Memorial Hospital and the board of Alderwood Rest Home. In her early married years, she was assistant post mistress at Baddeck Forks. She is survived by sons, Charles, Big Baddeck and Stewart (Bonnie), Antigonish; daughters, Margaret (Stanley) Gooding, Sydney Mines, Sally (Winston) Cameron and Judi (Bernie) MacDonald, both of Baddeck; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Margaret MacPhee and special friend, Evie Brenton. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Borden; brothers, Sidney and Wesley Stewart and daughter-in-law, Helen. There will be visitation on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. Funeral will be Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 2 p.m. in St. Andrew?s United Church, Baddeck Forks, under the direction of Rev. Karen Lynch, with burial at a later date. Donations may be made to the Victoria County Memorial Hospital Charitable Foundation, Alderwood Rest Home or Baddeck Valley Community Club. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Drs. Chow and Genge and the entire staff of the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, staff of Alderwood Rest Home and the many caregivers who looked after Joie?s needs for the past several years. Edna Marsh, Glace Bay at New Waterford , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with heartfelt sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our loving and strong mother, Edna Mae Marsh, which occurred Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Seaview Manor. Born in New Waterford, Edna was a daughter of the late William P. and Jane B. (Clarke) MacIntyre. She was a member of St. Joseph?s parish; the CWL, the Altar Society and the ladies? auxiliary. She was an avid bingo player, blueberry picker and baker who loved horse racing, the Toronto Maple Leafs and, of course, her family. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Edna is survived by her children, Larry (Barbara), Hampton, Edna Marie (Billy) MacArthur, Reserve Mines, Francis 'FX', Reserve Mines, Gerald (Cynthia), Fredericton, James T. (Olive), Reserve Mines, Miriam (Donnie) Tanner, Wolfville, Basil (Anne), Reserve Mines, Margaret (Fabian) Routlege, Glace Bay, Adrian, Dominion, Boniface H., Calgary, Stanley Thomas, Hamilton, Billie (Janice), Glace Bay and special children, Greg, Diane and Danny; 29 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and many great great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was predeceased by her husband, James Henry, children, James, Mary, Ruth Anne and Joseph, daughters-in-law, Patsy and Linda, grandchildren, Danny and Eileen. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Curry?s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral Liturgy of the Word will be offered Thursday, 11 a.m., in St. Joseph?s Church, Rev. Gerald Campbell officiating. Donations in Edna?s memory are suggested to the St. Joseph Cemetery Fund, Palliative Care or charity of choice. E-mail condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love. ? Mildred B. Vermont Sarah 'Josie' Murphy, New Waterford at Inverness , Nova Scotia , Canada - A funeral mass of celebration for Josie will take place Wednesday, April 8 at 10 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael?s Church, River Ryan, with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. Interment will be at a later date. A luncheon will be held immediately following the funeral mass at St. Agnes hall, Convent Street, New Waterford. Gerald 'Pat' O'Connell, Halifax at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with great sadness that the family of Gerald Patrick ?Pat? O?Connell announce the sudden passing on April 1, 2009 at the QEII Hospital, Halifax. Pat will always hold a special place in many family hearts and friends associated with Bill W. Cremation and funeral services have taken place in Halifax at the Grace Chapel. ?Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.? Walter White, Sydney at Middle River , Nova Scotia , Canada - The nieces and nephews regret to announce the death of their beloved uncle and friend, Walter F. White, 83 of Middle River, who died April 6, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. He was a son of the late Thomas and Sarah White. Walter is survived by nieces, Charlene (Richard) Nicholson, Anne Marie (Jim) Tucker, Sherry (Brian) Musgrave, Karla Johnson and Arnell LeBlanc; nephews, Patrick (Ann) MacDonald, Kerry (Brenda) White and Kenny Wiseman; one sister, Colleen Mielke; sister-in-law, Marjorie White. He will be missed by his cousin, Murdock and his best friend, Felix his cat. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth ?Betty? White; sisters, Grace, Maisie, Peggy and Olive; brothers, Joe, Tommy and Arnold. Visitation will be held at Farquharson Memorial Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 11 a.m. in Farquharson Memorial Presbyterian Church with Rev. Louis Ihasz officiating. Burial will be in Middle River Cemetery at a later date. Lunch in Middle River Hall after the service. Donations may be made to Middle River Fire Department or First Responders. Arrangements under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths April 06, 2009 Monday There are 10 obituaries published April 6, 2009 1. Browner, Donald - published April 6, 2009 2. Edmond, Rosetta Elizabeth - published April 6, 2009 3. Fraser, David - published April 6, 2009 4. Jolie, Pearl Lillian - published April 6, 2009 5. MacNeil, Mary E - published April 6, 2009 6. McKinnon, Patrick Alexander - published April 6, 2009 7. Musgrave, Frederick W - published April 6, 2009 8. Ross, Ronald William - published April 6, 2009 9. Wilkie, Donald James - published April 6, 2009 10. Morrison, Dianne - published April 6, 2009 Donald Browner, Glace Bay at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Donald ?Donnie? Browner, 60, of Glace Bay and lived most of his life in Dominion. Donnie passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 4, 2009. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Joseph and Viiolet (Geddes) Browner. He will be sadly missed by his sister, Betty (Greg) MacDonald, Dominion; brother, Bob (Audrey) Browner, Dartmouth, aunt and uncle, Anne and Tony McCormick, Grand Cache, Alta., as well as nephews, Bob and Rick Browner, nieces, Beth Bennett, Maureen LeBlanc and Kelly Muise. Besides his parents, Donnie was predeceased by a brother, Alvin. There will be no visitation or funeral service for Donnie Browner. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Interment will take place at a later date. Online condolences to the Browner family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. When a loved one Becomes a memory, A memory becomes a treasure. Treasure the memories. Rosetta Elizabeth Edmond, Glace Bay Born in 20/04/1920 at Sydney Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Rosetta Elizabeth (Plichie) Edmond. Rosetta passed away Friday, April 3, 2009, in her 89th year at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (McKinnon) Plichie. Rose was an avid bowler and won many trophies in her ladies bowling league. She was a member of the Wednesday?s Night Ladies club for over 40 years. Rose worked in retail at Thoms Gift Shop for 14 years and also at John MacNeil?s Shoe Store for four years. Our mother loved music and dancing. She was well known for her beautiful smile. She took great pride in her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She knitted many scarves that she gave to all those she loved. She and her husband, Alex, travelled to many wonderful destinations and spent many summers with her children and friends out on the Mira Rose will be sadly missed by her loving children, Juanita, Lloyd (Roberta), Valerie (Sidney) and Audrey; brothers, Roy (Millie), Rudy, Stanley (Lynda) Plichie; sisters, Margaret O?Brien, Corletta Fenner, Gabriella ?Lalla? Van Gingle; cherished grandchildren, Brad and Mark McIntyre, Glen (Haek) Edmond, Brian (Trish) Edmond, Christy and Josh Osborne; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Kyle Edmond and Keira and Tyler Edmond. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of many years, Alex, brothers, John, Louie, Ronald Plichie, sisters, Juanita, Philemena Plichie Visitation for Rosetta Edmond will be held Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John?s Church with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. A luncheon will follow in the parish hall. Interment will take place in the parish cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rosetta?s memory may be made to the Glace Bay Food Bank. Online condolences to the Edmond family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. David Fraser, Sydney at Ross Ferry , Nova Scotia , Canada - We, the family of the late David Fraser, 70, who passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009, would like to acknowledge his many caregivers who were so wonderful to him, Lisa Hill, Mary MacRae, Marie Boutilier, Betty Collier, Kenny, Marion and Anita. David was also predeceased by a brother Kenneth. Pearl Lillian Jolie, Sydney at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, Pearl, on Saturday, April 4, 2009, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter, of the late Sadie (Dawe) and George Harris. Pearl was a wonderful mother, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was an avid bingo player. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Pearl is survived by her companion, Edward Brookman; her daughters, Sadie Grant, Sydney, Beverley Keough (Earl), Ontario, Jacqueline Murphy (Michael), Ontario, Patricia Jolie (Steve), Sydney, Shirley Jolie (Arthur), Sydney. She is also survived by her sister, Beverley (Gary) Cooper; brothers, Reginald, Winston (Glena), David (Colleen), Byron (Anne) and Barry (Doreen); 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and one on the way, as well as many nieces and nephews; and her dog, Jake, whom she loved dearly. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her children, William Gaston, Christina and Marilyn, sister, Shirley, and brother, Bill. Visitation will take place Tuesday, April 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 9 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Mary MacNeil, Sydney Born in 31/01/1919 at Pipers Cove , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Mary E. MacNeil, on Sunday, April 5, 2009. Mary was born Jan. 31, 1919, to John and Margaret (MacNeil) Bryden of Pipers Cove. With her strong faith, she climbed many a mountain, never faltering from her prayers. Whenever asked to say a prayer for anyone, she did. The Home Care workers said she had an open line to The Big Guy. She recently turned 90 years old. We were all so proud of her. All her nieces, nephews, and other family members attended. She said that it was one of her greatest days.Left to mourn her loss is daughter, Gail MacNeil-Boudreau, Sydney River, with whom she lived with, daughter, Janet Bujold (Norman Budge), Sydney River, Joe Boudreau and Gussie MacLean whom she loved like her own; her three special grandchildren, Frank Boudreau, Sydney River, Eric Bujold (Trish), Glace Bay, and Krysta Bujold, Ontario; one loving great-grandchild, Brody Bujold, Glace Bay; many nieces, nephews and their families. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her husband, Neil J. MacNeil, brothers, A.J. and Rod Bryden, sister, Sadie MacDonald, sisters-in-law, Rita Bryden, Catherine McNally (Eddie), Philomena MacNeil, brother-in-law, John FX MacNeil. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will take place 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage www.chantfuneralhome.com. Patrick Alexander McKinnon, Sydney at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with great sadness that we the family announce the sudden passing of Patrick MacKinnon on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Euphemia (MacDonald) and W.J. MacKinnon. Patrick was employed with CN Rail from 1961-91 until his retirement. He was a quiet, gentle man who will be dearly missed. He is survived by his children, Heather Yorke and Darryl MacKinnon, both of Sydney; sister, Mary Arnott; brothers, William (Tina), Charles (Lelani), Dan, Allan; his cousin, Donald MacKinnon, Sydney as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Anne Marie (Lefort) MacKinnon (2007), two brothers, John Bernard and John Roger. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8 at St. Joseph's Church, Cabot Street, Sydney, with Fr. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com Frederick Musgrave, North Sydney at North Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Frederick Wilson Musgrave, 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney, Fred was the son of the late Phillip and Kathleen (Sullivan) Musgrave. He was employed as a stevedore with Marine Atlantic for 33 years. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney. He is survived by his loving wife, Sarah (Harris) Musgrave; his four children, Kathleen Musgrave (Al), Karen Musgrave (Wayne), Jimmy (Agnes) Musgrave, Phillip (Mary) Musgrave; grandchildren, Brandon, Justin, Kelsey, Ryan, Ashley, P.J., Steven and Nick; and great-grandchildren, Emma, Kevin, Dominick; his brothers and sisters, Lillian Jollimore, John ?Cam? (Marge) Musgrave, Cathy (Gilbert) Matthews, Linda (Dennis) Young, Robert (Laurie) Musgrave, Mary (Mike) Spooney, also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Bill Musgrave. There will be no visitation by request. A funeral service for Fred will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, with Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. Ronald William Ross, North Sydney Born in 27/04/1930 at Sydney Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada - We, the family of Ronald William Ross, 69, a resident of North Sydney, are saddened to announce his death on Sunday April 5, 2009, peacefully at his home after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Sydney Mines, April 27, 1939, Ron was the son of the late Cecil and Gladys (Hancock) Ross, formerly of Florence. He joined the navy at the age of 17 and after several years the call of Cape Breton brought him back to work in telecommunications with the RCMP Sydney detachment until his retirement in 1992. An avid golfer, Ron developed a love of the sport early on and upon his retirement he proceeded to work on his golf skills full-time, often over-time. A legend at Seaview, know affectionately as ?The Rock?, Ron honed his skills to become Senior Golf Champion several times and confirmed his legend status with three holes in one at Seaview. He also developed many solid friendships along the way and we would like to extend a very special thank you to Joe King, Joey Andrea, Norm Williams, Brian Cullen and Glen Joseph and the rest of his golf buddies for their tireless visits and friendship during his illness. Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Margaret (Hannam) Ross; and his four daughters, Catherine (Stewart) Brown, Whitby, Ont., Susan (Kevin Chapman), Truro, Patricia (Colin) McWhirter, Trenton, Ont., Michelle, North Sydney; his grandchildren, David, Melanie (Chris), Virginia, Kaitlin, Heather, Jennifer and Alison; and one great-grandson, Rudy. He is also survived by his brothers, Cecil, Paul, Donald, John, Stephen, Christopher; and his sisters, Sheila, Catherine and Karen. He was predeceased by a son, Michael and two sisters, Karen and Virginia. The family would like to thank the Palliative Care team and the VON for the compassion and care given to Ron throughout his illness and final days. Also a thank you is extended to staff at Northside General Hospital for their support and caring to the family. Special thanks to adored nieces Jennifer (Jesty) Leblanc and Dana (Jesty) MacNeil, Dr. Wawer and Dr. Miller. The tremendous support and kindness he received from family and friends was deeply appreciated. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral ass for Ron will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Jake Andrea officiating. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. Donald James Wilkie, North Sydney at North Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - Peacefully and with the same dignity he lived his life, Donald James Wilkie died early on the morning of April 5, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by family who thought the world of him. Devoted husband, loving father, and doting grandfather, Donnie was born in North Sydney, where he lived almost his entire life. He was the son of the late William and Irene (Fougere) Wilkie. He is survived by Joanne (Cotter), his wife and best friend of 50 years. Also surviving are his daughter, Karen (James Kulchyski) of Sioux Lookout, Ont.; his sons, Scott, Vancouver, and Don, Montréal; grandchildren, Kristyn and Ryan; sisters, Joyce Lachapelle, Freda MacLeod and Brenda (Mel) Birmingham; brothers, Edgar, Albert (Phyllis), Georgie (Lexie) and Gordie (Muriel); sister-in-law, Mary (Kehoe) Wilkie; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Catherine Mulley, brother, Arthur, and brothers-in-law, Gilbert Lachapelle and Hugh MacLeod. Donnie had a long career as a commercial sales representative and was a life-long member of the Northwest Commercial Travellers Association. A member of St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, he was also very active in community volunteer programs, most of which were run by the local Kiwanis Club, where he was a member for over 15 years. When not immersed in church and community work, his greatest passion was horses, many of which he owned and trained through the years with his like-minded brothers, and he was a member of both the Cape Breton and Northside Horseman associations. Another love was music, which always raised his spirits and which he indulged as often as possible at concerts big and small, and with his ever-growing music collection. He was also immensely proud of the great island of Cape Breton, and collected friendships, stories, and local history from virtually every crag and corner of it. Because his kindness, warmth, and good humour were always and immediately on display, many will miss and fondly remember him. Visitation will take place Tuesday, April 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, April 8 at 10 a.m. in St Joseph Church, with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Burial to follow at in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers (family only), donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Cancer Center expansion, or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. Dianne Morrison - A funeral service will be held for Dianne Morrison on Tuesday April 7, 2009, at 3 pm, at St. John's Anglican Church, North Sydney. The family would like you to join them for fellowship and refreshments to follow. Please, no flowers due to Lent. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Thank you to all who replied to my question. I have an old photo of my mother taken in the 1930's and on the back was written, what I now realize, is Muggah not Mugger's Creek. Thanks also for the history behind it- interesting. Regards Mary

Hi Chris, It's possible that your Francis is the unnamed son in the following Turner family, who are connected to my Morley family. If he moved to Halifax by 1860 that would explain why he wasn't in the 1871 and later censuses for Cape Breton. I had speculated, as you can see in my footnote, that he might have died before 1871 but I never found a death record that I could identify as being this person. Perhaps some of the names of his siblings might be familiar. There actually weren't too many Turners in Sydney at this early time period, so the chances are pretty good that this is your family. I have more information on other members of this family if you're interested. Regards, Janice Fralic-Brown Descendants of Isaac Kendrick Turner Generation No. 1 1. ISAAC KENDRICK2 TURNER (ISAAC1)1 was born 04 Jan 1806 in Sydney, Cape Breton Co., NS1, and died Jun 1892 in North West Arm, Cape Breton County, NS2. He married MARY WOODS3 15 Feb 1827 in St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, Cape Breton Co., NS3. She was born Abt. 18034, and died Nov 1883 in Sydney, Cape Breton Co., NS5. More About ISAAC KENDRICK TURNER: Baptism: 13 Apr 1817, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, Cape Breton Co., NS6 Burial: 06 Jun 18927 More About MARY WOODS: Burial: 30 Nov 18838 Children of ISAAC TURNER and MARY WOODS are: i. WILLIAM ISAAC3 TURNER9, b. 19 Aug 1828, Gabarus, Cape Breton Co., NS9; d. Abt. 24 Mar 1841, Sydney, Cape Breton Co., NS10. More About WILLIAM ISAAC TURNER: Baptism: 08 Sep 1829, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, Cape Breton Co., NS11 Burial: 24 Mar 184112 ii. JAMES CHARLES TURNER13,14, b. 04 Oct 1830, Gabarus, Cape Breton Co., NS15; d. Abt. 12 Nov 1906, North West Arm, Cape Breton County, NS16; m. CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH LEWIS17, Abt. 1862; b. 12 Oct 182818; d. Aft. 190119. More About JAMES CHARLES TURNER: Burial: 15 Nov 190620 iii. ? TURNER21, b. Abt. 183421. iv. HENRY TURNER22, b. 27 Feb 1841, Sydney, Cape Breton Co., NS23,24; d. Abt. 07 Jun 1911, North West Arm, Cape Breton County, NS25. More About HENRY TURNER: Burial: 10 Jun 191125 v. ELLEN TURNER26, b. Abt. 1846, Sydney, Cape Breton Co., NS27; m. DAVID THOMAS LEWIS28, 04 Aug 1868, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, Cape Breton Co., NS28; b. Abt. 1844, North West Arm, Cape Breton County, NS29. Endnotes 1. Baptismal Register, 1813 - 1838, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, NS; p. 19, no. 152, entry for 13 April 1817; PANS mfilm#11911-x. 2. Burial Register, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, NS; entry for 6 June 1892; PANS mfilm#11911-x. 3. Turner-Woods marriage; Marriage Register, 1813-1928; entry for 15 February 1827; St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney NS; PANS mfilm#11909. 4. Burial Register, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, NS; entry for 30 November 1883; PANS mfilm#11911-x, Mary's age is given as 80 years old in 1883. 5. Burial Register, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, NS; entry for 30 November 1883; PANS mfilm#11911-x. 6. Baptismal Register, 1813 - 1838, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, NS; p. 19, no. 152, entry for 13 April 1817; PANS mfilm#11911-x. 7. Burial Register, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, NS; entry for 6 June 1892; PANS mfilm#11911-x. 8. Burial Register, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, NS; entry for 30 November 1883; PANS mfilm#11911-x. 9. Baptismal Register, 1813 - 1838, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, NS; p. 140, no. 1119, entry for September 8, 1829; PANS mfilm#11911-x. 10. Burial Register, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, NS; entry for 27 March 1841; PANS mfilm#11911-x, This burial record is for an unnamed Turner; the age and location fits it being William Isaac Turner. 11. Baptismal Register, 1813 - 1838, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, NS; p. 140, no. 1119, entry for September 8, 1829; PANS mfilm#11911-x. 12. Burial Register, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, NS; entry for 27 March 1841; PANS mfilm#11911-x. 13. James Turner household, 1901 census of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Co., Ball's Creek, p.10, 11; lines 49-50, lines 1-3; h. 102, fam 102; PANS mfilm#566, James's brother Henry is listed as living with them. Henry is the right age to be the son of Isaac and Mary Turner. 14. Baptismal Register, 1852-1927, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, NS; p. 56, entry for 25 May 1865; PANS mfilm#11911-x, James' middle name is given as Charles on son James Charles' baptism entry. 15. James Turner household, 1901 census of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Co., Ball's Creek, p.10, 11; lines 49-50, lines 1-3; h. 102, fam 102; PANS mfilm#566, I've put Gabarus as his birthplace given that his birth date is closer to William Isaac who was noted as born in Gabarus in St. George's church records. 16. Burial Register, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, NS; entry for 15 November 1906; PANS mfilm#11911-x. 17. Various baptismal records of children in St. George's Anglican church, as well as 1871 to 1901 census records for Ball's Creek, Cape Breton Co.. 18. James Turner household; 1901 Census of Nova Scotia; Balls Creek, p. 10,. 19. James Turner household, 1901 census of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Co., Ball's Creek, p.10, 11; lines 49-50, lines 1-3; h. 102, fam 102; PANS mfilm#566. 20. Burial Register, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, NS; entry for 15 November 1906; PANS mfilm#11911-x. 21. Howard, Mildred. Census of Cape Breton Island, 1838-1841. [Sydney] : Cape Breton Genealogical Society, 1991, Isaac Turner household, 1838 Census of Nova Scotia; Cape Breton Co., Peninsula of Sydney. This source includes 3 males under 6 and 1 under 14, so I have at least one unnamed child who may have died or moved away by the time of the 1871 census, and who is not found in St. George's church records. 22. Isaac Turner household, 1871 Census of Nova Scotia; Cape Breton Co., Sydney, Division 2, p. 4, house 14, family 15; PANS mfilm#13642. 23. Isaac Turner household, 1871 Census of Nova Scotia; Cape Breton Co., Sydney, Division 2, p. 4, house 14, family 15; PANS mfilm#13642, Henry's age is given as 25 years, giving him a birth year of about 1836. 24. James Turner household, 1901 census of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Co., Ball's Creek, p.10, 11; lines 49-50, lines 1-3; h. 102, fam 102; PANS mfilm#566. 25. Burial Register, St. George's Anglican Church, Sydney, NS; entry for 10 June 1911; PANS mfilm#11911-x. 26. Cape Breton Co. Marriage Registrations, 1867-68, #90; PANS mfilm#16025, Ellen's parents' names are Isaac and Mary Turner. His occupation is listed as sexton of St. George's Church, but there is no baptism in the St. George's records for Ellen. I think they were still living in Gabarus when she was born. 27. Cape Breton Co. Marriage Registrations, 1867-68, #90; PANS mfilm#16025, Ellen's age is given as 22, and her marriage date is August 4, 1868, so she would be born about 1846, if her birthday was before August 4. 28. Cape Breton Co. Marriage Registrations, 1867-68, #90; PANS mfilm#16025. 29. Cape Breton Co. Marriage Registrations, 1867-68, #90; PANS mfilm#16025, David's age is given as 24, and the marriage date is August 4, 1868, so if his birthday is before August 4, he would have been born in 1844. ----- Original Message ----- From: <chrisconrad@ns.sympatico.ca> To: <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 7:28 PM Subject: [NS-CB] Turner family Hello, I am trying to find any information about my maternal ggg grandfather and his family. His name was Francis Turner and he married Catherine Hardiman in Halifax August 1860. He gives his residence as Sydney C.B but there is little else known about him. I could give a guess as to his birth year as between 1830-1840, but it would only be a guess. If he sounds familiar to anyone please let me know. Thanks! Sara -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com - What can On Demand Business Solutions do for you? http://link.mail2web.com/Business/SharePoint ------------------------------- 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

Sorry, yes the url is www.can-ns-halifax@rootsweb.com Sheila

Check the Halifax board...what you are looking for is there...also a Patrick Duggan 84 died mar 10 1868 is listed on the archives site s/o Patrick and Rebbeca Norris