Hi Ron, Miss Mary Boutilier did NOT marry Robert Nutter. He was married to her first cousin. So my original question still stands. Thanks for looking at the problem, however. George ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron McDougall To: George F. Sanborn Jr. Cc: Cape Breton List Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 8:26 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Miss Mary Boutilier George F. Sanborn Jr. wrote: Hello Listers, Miss Mary Boutilier was the postmistress at Port Caledonia from 1 October 1869 until 1892. The Library and Archives Canada site where I found this, in their Post Offices and Postmasters database, states "certain personal information deleted from this file because of the privacy act." Does anyone know what might have been the story behind this that LAC are trying to cover up? (When they say they "deleted" it, I hope they didn't really delete it, but instead just didn't post it on their website!) Perhaps she died in 1892 and there was something controversial about that? I really do NOT think it is much of a mystery. Name of Postmaster Military Status Date of Birth Date of Appointment Date of Vacancy Cause of Vacancy C.J. Reynolds (Shown as PM in 1869) - - - 1869-08-11 Resignation Miss Mary Boutalier - - 1869-10-01 1892 * Mrs Mary A. Nutter (re-apply) - - 1892-11-01 1906-10-29 Death Capt. Robb Nutter - - 1907-05-08 1909-05-04 Death Miss Mary Boutilier is appointed as PM in 1869. She marries the widower Robert Nutter in 1878 but is still Miss Boutilier in the official record. On Nov 1, 1892, Mary Ann Boutilier Nutter (who re-applied for the job) is appointed under her married name as PM. Mary dies Oct 29, 1906. Her widower is appointed to the PM job on May 8, 1907 and he dies May 4, 1909. -- Ron

George F. Sanborn Jr. wrote: > Hi Ron, > > Miss Mary Boutilier did NOT marry Robert Nutter. He was married to > her first cousin. So my original question still stands. > Who were the parents of your Miss Mary Boutilier? -- Ron

George F. Sanborn Jr. wrote: >Hello Listers, > >Miss Mary Boutilier was the postmistress at Port Caledonia from 1 October 1869 until 1892. The Library and Archives Canada site where I found this, in their Post Offices and Postmasters database, states "certain personal information deleted from this file because of the privacy act." > >Does anyone know what might have been the story behind this that LAC are trying to cover up? (When they say they "deleted" it, I hope they didn't really delete it, but instead just didn't post it on their website!) Perhaps she died in 1892 and there was something controversial about that? > > I really do NOT think it is much of a mystery. Name of Postmaster Military Status Date of Birth Date of Appointment Date of Vacancy Cause of Vacancy C.J. Reynolds (Shown as PM in 1869) - - - 1869-08-11 Resignation Miss Mary Boutalier - - 1869-10-01 1892 * Mrs Mary A. Nutter (re-apply) - - 1892-11-01 1906-10-29 Death Capt. Robb Nutter - - 1907-05-08 1909-05-04 Death Miss Mary Boutilier is appointed as PM in 1869. She marries the widower Robert Nutter in 1878 but is still Miss Boutilier in the official record. On Nov 1, 1892, Mary Ann Boutilier Nutter (who re-applied for the job) is appointed under her married name as PM. Mary dies Oct 29, 1906. Her widower is appointed to the PM job on May 8, 1907 and he dies May 4, 1909. -- Ron

Colin - thanks for your post! I think I've found a paternal gg grandmother (McDougall nee Connell) and family; too many Archie McDougall's to view on one take... I've also found a maternal gg grandmother right here in Essex County, residing with some of her kids, including my g grandfather... GREAT STUFF! Thanks for sharing! MaryB

Hi I've been trying to get more detailed info on my Grandmother-Margaret MacKay-DOB March 9,1890 Noth Dakota-DOD june 22, 1970 Sydney NS Husband (Jack ) John Robert Johnson; Father Neil MacKay-Nov 8,1841(Margaree?) Feb 24,1917- South Bar CB Brother Daniel DOB July 4, 1885 ND -USA-SistersEliz and Kate belle; 1901 census they were living in South Bar. Neil and daniel are buried In kilkenny Lake cemetery. It is said that her mother- margaret McPhee(born in Ontario) died upon giving birth to my Grandmother in north dakota. Why and when went to North dakota not known nor date they returned to Cape Breton Neils brother Kenneth resided in macKays corner in New Waterford Regards and thanks David Johnson

Hi George; It could be just a case of "Partisan Politics". Out with the old and in with the new everytime the gov't changed hands. You would need to request a copy of her file. I doubt very much that it was deleted from the actual file itself. Regards Juanita ----- Original Message ----- From: "George F. Sanborn Jr." <SeorasOg@eastlink.ca> To: "Cape Breton List" <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 4:21 PM Subject: [NS-CB] Miss Mary Boutilier > Hello Listers, > > Miss Mary Boutilier was the postmistress at Port Caledonia from 1 October > 1869 until 1892. The Library and Archives Canada site where I found this, > in their Post Offices and Postmasters database, states "certain personal > information deleted from this file because of the privacy act." > > Does anyone know what might have been the story behind this that LAC are > trying to cover up? (When they say they "deleted" it, I hope they didn't > really delete it, but instead just didn't post it on their website!) > Perhaps she died in 1892 and there was something controversial about that? > > Another example of the Privacy Act being taken to a ridiculous extreme. > > Any information about Miss Boutilier will be much appreciated. I am a > relative. > > George Sanborn > Charlottetown

Hello Listers, Miss Mary Boutilier was the postmistress at Port Caledonia from 1 October 1869 until 1892. The Library and Archives Canada site where I found this, in their Post Offices and Postmasters database, states "certain personal information deleted from this file because of the privacy act." Does anyone know what might have been the story behind this that LAC are trying to cover up? (When they say they "deleted" it, I hope they didn't really delete it, but instead just didn't post it on their website!) Perhaps she died in 1892 and there was something controversial about that? Another example of the Privacy Act being taken to a ridiculous extreme. Any information about Miss Boutilier will be much appreciated. I am a relative. George Sanborn Charlottetown

Hi Juanita, After a little digging through Rootsweb, I found it! The web site address has changed: http://www.capebretongenweb.com/ The obits are here: http://www.capebretongenweb.com/CBIOBITS/qryindex.htm 'Someone' should have posted a message here about the change :-( Cheers, Trish Trish LeBlanc St. John's, NL Researching - LeBlanc, Aucoin, Cameron & MacLean families of Cape Breton and all families in the Margaree area http://www3.nf.sympatico.ca/trish.leblanc/ -----Original Message----- From: ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Juanita MacDonald Sent: March 29, 2009 2:58 PM To: ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NS-CB] CapeBreton County Genweb Nothing like replying to my own e-mail. The url [which I keep in my favourites]does not work for me, nor do any of the urls from the search engine. Accessing the site from any links won't work for me. When I enter the catched page this is the message that shows up You have reached the cached page for http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nscpbret/cbgenwb.html Below is a snapshot of the Web page as it appeared on 26/03/2009 (the last time our crawler visited it). This is the version of the page that was used for ranking your search results. The page may have changed since we last cached it. To see what might have changed (without the highlights), go to the current page. Host Needed Do you have a few hours a month to help us out? We are in need of a volunteer host for the Cape Breton Counties GenWeb Project site. Specific duties would include responding to occasional queries regarding Cape Breton genealogy resources, and adding new material that has been donated to us (obituaries, cemetery listings, etc.) to the existing web pages. If you have an interest in Cape Breton genealogy and are comfortable with web page editing and HTML web pages, please contact the NSGenWeb Project host: Gail Edwards This url doesn't work for me either as well as the others. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nscpbret/CBIOBITS/qryindex.htm Even if they need a host, the site should work. Shouldn't it? I keep getting the error message 404 The webpage cannot be found (HTTP404) Internet Explorer is able to connect to the website, but the webpage is not found. This error is sometimes caused because the webpage is temporarily unavailable (in which case, you could try again later) or because the webpage has been deleted. If ancestry.com for some reason is working on the site, least they could do is post a message, informing people of it. If they deleted the site, they should at least have informed us. I have heard from others who have not be able to access the site either. Thanks Juanita ----- Original Message ----- From: "Juanita MacDonald" <joseph000@ns.sympatico.ca> To: <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Hello; > Does anyone know what the problem is with the CAPE BRETON COUNTY GENWEB? > For the last 3 days all I get is an error message when trying to connect > with this site. >> Thank you > Juanita MacDonald ------------------------------- 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.31/2028 - Release Date: 03/28/09 07:16:00

Thank you Trish; Much appreciated. I've all ready marked in it favourites. Just hope it doesn't get lost again. That was as bad a dear friend moving, and leaving no forwarding address. ;p( The least they could have done, was posted they moved and took you to the new site address. Thanks again for finding it for us. Regards Juanita ----- Original Message ----- From: "Trish LeBlanc" <trish.leblanc@nf.sympatico.ca> To: "'Juanita MacDonald'" <joseph000@ns.sympatico.ca>; <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 3:26 PM Subject: RE: [NS-CB] CapeBreton County Genweb > Hi Juanita, > > After a little digging through Rootsweb, I found it! > > The web site address has changed: http://www.capebretongenweb.com/ > > The obits are here: http://www.capebretongenweb.com/CBIOBITS/qryindex.htm > > 'Someone' should have posted a message here about the change :-( > > Cheers, > Trish

Hi Juanita, I was on the site last week, but it now apears to be gone. I do know they were looking for someone to update the site, but heard nothing about the site being taken off line. Has anybody tried contacting Gial Edwards? Cheers, Paul Paul C. Landry Lower Sackville, NS L'Ardoise Website http://lardoise.netfirms.com St. John's Anglican Church Records http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pclandry/ -----Original Message----- From: ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Juanita MacDonald Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 2:28 PM To: ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NS-CB] CapeBreton County Genweb Nothing like replying to my own e-mail. The url [which I keep in my favourites]does not work for me, nor do any of the urls from the search engine. Accessing the site from any links won't work for me. When I enter the catched page this is the message that shows up You have reached the cached page for http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nscpbret/cbgenwb.html Below is a snapshot of the Web page as it appeared on 26/03/2009 (the last time our crawler visited it). This is the version of the page that was used for ranking your search results. The page may have changed since we last cached it. To see what might have changed (without the highlights), go to the current page. Host Needed Do you have a few hours a month to help us out? We are in need of a volunteer host for the Cape Breton Counties GenWeb Project site. Specific duties would include responding to occasional queries regarding Cape Breton genealogy resources, and adding new material that has been donated to us (obituaries, cemetery listings, etc.) to the existing web pages. If you have an interest in Cape Breton genealogy and are comfortable with web page editing and HTML web pages, please contact the NSGenWeb Project host: Gail Edwards This url doesn't work for me either as well as the others. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nscpbret/CBIOBITS/qryindex.htm Even if they need a host, the site should work. Shouldn't it? I keep getting the error message 404 The webpage cannot be found (HTTP404) Internet Explorer is able to connect to the website, but the webpage is not found. This error is sometimes caused because the webpage is temporarily unavailable (in which case, you could try again later) or because the webpage has been deleted. If ancestry.com for some reason is working on the site, least they could do is post a message, informing people of it. If they deleted the site, they should at least have informed us. I have heard from others who have not be able to access the site either. Thanks Juanita ----- Original Message ----- From: "Juanita MacDonald" <joseph000@ns.sympatico.ca> To: <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Hello; > Does anyone know what the problem is with the CAPE BRETON COUNTY GENWEB? > For the last 3 days all I get is an error message when trying to > connect with this site. >> Thank you > Juanita MacDonald ------------------------------- 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.31/2028 - Release Date: 03/28/09 07:16:00

Nothing like replying to my own e-mail. The url [which I keep in my favourites]does not work for me, nor do any of the urls from the search engine. Accessing the site from any links won't work for me. When I enter the catched page this is the message that shows up You have reached the cached page for http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nscpbret/cbgenwb.html Below is a snapshot of the Web page as it appeared on 26/03/2009 (the last time our crawler visited it). This is the version of the page that was used for ranking your search results. The page may have changed since we last cached it. To see what might have changed (without the highlights), go to the current page. Host Needed Do you have a few hours a month to help us out? We are in need of a volunteer host for the Cape Breton Counties GenWeb Project site. Specific duties would include responding to occasional queries regarding Cape Breton genealogy resources, and adding new material that has been donated to us (obituaries, cemetery listings, etc.) to the existing web pages. If you have an interest in Cape Breton genealogy and are comfortable with web page editing and HTML web pages, please contact the NSGenWeb Project host: Gail Edwards This url doesn't work for me either as well as the others. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nscpbret/CBIOBITS/qryindex.htm Even if they need a host, the site should work. Shouldn't it? I keep getting the error message 404 The webpage cannot be found (HTTP404) Internet Explorer is able to connect to the website, but the webpage is not found. This error is sometimes caused because the webpage is temporarily unavailable (in which case, you could try again later) or because the webpage has been deleted. If ancestry.com for some reason is working on the site, least they could do is post a message, informing people of it. If they deleted the site, they should at least have informed us. I have heard from others who have not be able to access the site either. Thanks Juanita ----- Original Message ----- From: "Juanita MacDonald" <joseph000@ns.sympatico.ca> To: <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Hello; > Does anyone know what the problem is with the CAPE BRETON COUNTY GENWEB? > For the last 3 days all I get is an error message when trying to connect > with this site. >> Thank you > Juanita MacDonald

Hooray to "Trish LeBlanc" <trish.leblanc@nf.sympatico.ca> for finding this very useful and FREE site that so many of us have contributed to.....FREE. So for those who want to bookmark/favorite the links...... Main page filled with links to all the pages: http://www.capebretongenweb.com/ For obituaries collected by Ann Capstick with credits to submitters before CBGHA was created: http://www.capebretongenweb.com/CBIOBITS/qryindex.htm I just checked the url's and YES, they work and so is OUR STILL FREE CONTRIBUTIONS Carol in Vancouver, BC *********************************

Hello; Does anyone know what the problem is with the CAPEBRETON COUNTY GENWEB? For the last 3 days all I get is an error message when trying to connect with this site. Thank you Juanita MacDonald

Wondering if anyone might have this lady in their family tree. Christina A. Fraser born about 16 May 1813 and died 01 Mar. 1888 in Sydney. She married Joseph Henry Lewis 05 Mar 1834 in Sydney. This is my husband's 2 greats grandmother. Would like to have info on her parents and siblings.Any help appreciated.Jackie

The Family Search site has been getting better and better at providing data for researchers. Right now there is an on-going project sponsored by the Nova Scotia genealogical society with the family search site that will provide so much more data for Roman Catholic Cape Bretoners. A group of volunteers has been indexing the Antigonish dioceses Catholic church records including all of Cape Breton up to 1905 and it is hoped that the project will be finished this summer and will go online at the family search site. I have been helping out and I have found church records for some of my unknowns. Once online, you will be able to view the original record. The original church records have godparents etc that can help link families together. I can't wait for this info to go online. A lot of Catholics in Cape Breton did not register their vital statistics with the province until it became law and so this new data will be invaluable to researchers. Anne

Cape Breton Deaths March 28, 2009 Saturday There are 5 obituaries for March 28, 2009. 1. Coffie, Alex - published March 28, 2009 2. Kelland, Ellis - published March 28, 2009 3. MacKay, Rebecca 'Olive' - published March 28, 2009 4. Nutter, Emma - published March 28, 2009 5. Brown, Patrick K. - published March 28, 2009 Alex Coffie, Toronto at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - Passed away at Toronto General Hospital, March 26, 2009, due to complications from diabetes. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Ben and Claire Coffie. Alex served with the Canadian Armed Forces in Germany and was a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by a brother, George in Toronto; a sister, Elizabeth Wyatt in the USA; many nieces and nephews, mostly in Sydney, N.S. He was predeceased by his sisters, Mary 'Minnie' Warner, Theresa Stables and Marcelene Coffie in infancy; brothers, Bennie, Daniel, Richard and Joseph. Cremation has taken place in Toronto. Services will be held at a later date in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to a charity of one's choice. Ellis Kelland, Glace Bay - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father Ellis Ross Kelland on March 25, 2009 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Ellis was born in Newfoundland and was the son of the late Nora and Mark Kelland. Ellis was employed for 40 years at Devco and was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church. He enjoyed fishing with his grandson, visiting the Casino, 45s card games and dancing. Ellis is survived by his daughters, Wanda and Shauna; grandson, Kirk; sisters, Muriel Vokey, Ontario and Pauline, Glace Bay; brothers, Mark and Donald Kelland, both of Glace Bay. Ellis was predeceased by his parents, Nora and Mark Kelland; brother, Charles and sister, Elizabeth Kelland. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Ellis's memory can be made to the Canadian Heart Foundation. Rebecca 'Olive' MacKay, Baddeck at Baddeck , Nova Scotia , Canada - With great sadness, we announce that Olive passed away peacefully at the Alderwoood Rest Home on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Olive was a member of Farquharson Memorial Presbyterian Church, the ladies auxiliary and the WMS, in that community. During her lifetime, she was the director, over many terms, of the Victoria Farmer's Co-op, the Baddeck Valley Wood Producers and the Victoria County Memorial Hospital. She was a charter member of the Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star No. 19, Baddeck and went through all 16 offices before receiving her 60 year jewel. Olive taught school for 40 years, teaching all grades from primary to grade 11, closing many one room schools around the county before finishing her career at Baddeck Elementary School in 1988. She served for a time as secretary of the Teachers' Union at the provincial level. Olive worked tirelessly and enjoying every moment of teaching until her age dictated that she must stop. Married in 1949 to William MacKay, God blessed them with six children; 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Olive is survived by her loving husband, Billie; son, Grant (Chrissie) MacKay; daughters, Ruth Ann (Michael) Coady, Heather (Gary) Gomuwka, Kathy (John) Kutschinski-Kennedy and daughter-in-law, Debbie MacKay. She is also survived by sister, Jean Grant and special nephew, Gordon (Linda) MacIver. Left to mourn as well are special friends, Ivan and Thyra Bona; numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and faithful friends that she has acquired over the years. Olive was predeceased by parents, Alex and Anne Jane (MacRae) Grant; brother, Duncan Grant; sister, Charlotte MacIvor; daughter, Brenda Jean MacKay (in infancy); son, Sandy MacKay and son-in-law, Larry Kutschinski. The family thanks Dr. Chow, Dr. Genge and the wonderful staff of the Alderswood Rest Home for the support, care and respect provided througout this time. Visitation will be at MacAskill's Funeral Home, Sunday, March 29, between the hours of 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Eastern Star service will be at 6 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Farquharson Memorial Presbyterian Church on Monday, March 30, 2009 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Cameron Brett officiating. Interment to follow in the Middle River Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alderwood Rest Home or the charity of one's choice. Mrs. Emma Nutter Born in 08/10/1922 at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada - Emma Ann Nutter, 86, former resident of Glace Bay, N.S., peacefully passed away after a prolonged illness on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 in Golden Living Center, Lexington, Massachusetts She was the daughter of the late Allan J. and Elizabeth MacDonald, Glace Bay. Emma is survived by her daughter, Judy Barrett, Stellarton, N.S.; grandson, Christian Barrett (Stephanie), Stellarton, N.S.; granddaughter, Erica Barrett-Mansavage (Andy), Indianapolis, Indiana; great granddaughter, Hannah Barrett, Stellarton, N.S.; sisters, Margie McCumber and Josie MacGregor-Brown, both of Glace Bay. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis Nutter; son, Allan; son-in-law, Dr. Bruce Barrett; sisters, Leanna Hart and Lillian Fowler and bothers, Allan, John, Roddie and Alfred MacDonald. Cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from 10 a.m. to noon at Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., Arlington, MA. Episcopal (Anglican) service and burial will take place following visitation. Emma will be laid to rest with her husband and son in Evergreen Cemetery, Brighton, MA. Donations to St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay or charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be made online to keefefuneralhome.com or by mail to the Barrett family, P.O. Box 3260, Stellarton, N.S., B0K 1S0. Patrick Kennedy Brown, 84, Glace Bay - Pat Kennedy Brown, who passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009, is survived by a son Keith and his wife Linda. Funeral mass, officiated by Rev. Gerald Campbell, will be celebrated on Monday at 10 am in Holy Family Church, MacKay's Corner, Glace Bay ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

I have 5 children for Kenneth Bethune & Tabitha Moffatt....... Thomas John Charles James Myrna Susan John Charles (1833-1872) married Elizabeth Carr and I have details of their descendents but sorry no other Kenneth (or Roy) in my database. Paula ----- Original Message ----- From: <ns-cape-breton-request@rootsweb.com> To: <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 12:00 AM Subject: NS-CAPE-BRETON Digest, Vol 4, Issue 100 > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. BETHUNE (Margaret Tuttle) > 2. Re: BETHUNE (Rusty71259@aol.com) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:55:31 -0300 > From: "Margaret Tuttle" <tuttle@ns.sympatico.ca> > Subject: [NS-CB] BETHUNE > To: "Cape Breton Rootsweb" <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: <C5F30DD0B2414BBB88137F0A96C02127@margaret020adf> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hi: > Does anyone have any information on Roy Charles Bethune s/o Kenneth and > Carrie of Sydney Mines. > Thanks, > Margie Tuttle > Margaret Tuttle searching for McKinnon; Patterson; McLeod > Wolfville, NS B4P 1K5 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:14:39 EDT > From: Rusty71259@aol.com > Subject: Re: [NS-CB] BETHUNE > To: tuttle@ns.sympatico.ca, NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com > Message-ID: <ccb.46d51dfc.36fd9e9f@aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > > Hello Margie > Not sure if these are the same family but I have a Kenneth Bethune > (1805-1889) from Centreville, Sydney Mines married to Tabitha Elizabeth > Moffatt > (1807-1897) From North Sydney. They had a daughter Susan Metilda Bethune > Born > Boston,MA. died in Vancouver,B.C. > Any connection? > Warren Moffatt > > **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 > or > less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001) > > > ------------------------------ > > To contact the NS-CAPE-BRETON list administrator, send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-admin@rootsweb.com. > > To post a message to the NS-CAPE-BRETON mailing list, send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com. > > __________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com > with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body > of the > email with no additional text. > > > End of NS-CAPE-BRETON Digest, Vol 4, Issue 100 > ********************************************** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.283 / Virus Database: 270.11.30/2025 - Release Date: 03/26/09 20:05:00

Cape Breton Deaths March 27, 2009 Friday There are 6 obituaries for March 27, 2009. 1. Brown, Patrick - published 2. Finney, Eleanor - published 3. Hollingsworth, Ivy Rose - published 4. Rankin, Carol - published 5. Snow, Christina - published 6. Wilson, Hugh Charles - published Patrick Brown, Glace Bay Born in 08/03/1925 at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada - The family of Patrick Kennedy Brown regrets to announce his sudden passing in hospital on March 26, 2009. Born in Glace Bay, March 8, 1925, Pat was the son of the late Mary Jane (Kennedy) Brown and John William Brown of MacKay's Corner. During his younger years, Pat worked in the coal mines of Glace Bay and was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. After living and working in Ontario, Pat returned to Glace Bay where he owned and operated a very successful business and was also property manager for Marty Chernin. After his retirement, Pat resided in Florida for a number of years. Pat is survived by his wife, Jessie, Ontario; his children, John (Lynn), Debbie (Jim Goddard), both of Ontario, Keith (Lynn), Calgary, Lorne (Sonya), Ontario, Patsy, Calgary, and Troy, Ontario; a number of grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pat is also survived by his brothers and sisters who were always there for him, Frank (Doris), Kentville, Sheldon (June), Glace Bay; sisters, Chrissie (Mrs. Jigger Phalen), Glace Bay, and Mella (Mrs. Melvin White), Glace Bay; very special niece, Wilma 'Billie' (Mrs. Wilfred Boutilier); many nieces and nephews; special companion, Rene Labelle and good friends, Mike Nugent and Leo MacSween. Besides his parents, Pat was predeceased by his son, Dwight, a son in infancy, brothers, Buster, John, Mannie, Allister and Roy, and sister, Helen. Visitation will take place Sunday, March 29 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral mass, officiated by Rev. Gerald Campbell, is Monday at 11 a.m. in Holy Family Church, MacKay's Corner, Glace Bay. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Interment will be held at a later date in the parish cemetery. As an expression of sympathy for Pat, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Eleanor Finney, Moncton Born in 18/04/1922 at Moncton , New Brunswick , Canada - Eleanor Catherine Finney passed away at The Moncton Hospital on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, following a brief illness. Born in Moncton, April 18, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Lila (Langille) Johnston. During the Second World War she was employed with the Department of National Defense at Sydney, N.S. Naval Base and later joined the staff of J.B. Brennan Investment Co., Sydney, N.S. She was active in the CWL in Sydney and in Moncton. Eleanor and her late husband Eric enjoyed trailoring for many years. She is survived by sisters, Betty Wallace (Peter), Maxine Johnston, Katherine Breau (Fred); brothers, Frank (Francis), Joseph (Janice), all of Moncton, stepson, Bryan Finney (Ann), Ottawa; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, as well as eleven nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Eric Finney, sister, Marion Creaghan, Miramichi and stepdaughter, Carol Ann Chisolm, Antigonish, N.S. Resting at Fair Haven Funeral Home with visitation Friday, March 27 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, Fr. Bernard Sloan officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Garden View Reception Room. Interment in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Rd,. Moncton, 506-852-3530. A book of condolences may be signed at www.fairhavenmemorial.ca. Ivy Rose Hollingsworth, North Sydney at North Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear wife, mother and sister, Rose Hollingsworth, formerly of Maria Street, North Sydney. Rose passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at Taigh Solas in the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Doug and Beatrice (Witherall) Townsend. Rose worked for a number of years with H.B. Nickerson & Sons in North Sydney. She was an avid bingo player, and a member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church, North Sydney. Rose is survived by her husband, Delbert; her son, Earl (Kelly), North Sydney; two daughters, Della (Gordon) Crews and Melody (Colin) Bastien, both of Toronto; five grandchildren, Jordan, Charleen, Nicole, Amanda, Kacey; one great-grandchild, Haley; a sister, Ruth (Major) Slade, North Sydney; three brothers, Ben (Emma) Townsend, Miramichi, N.B., Rick (Chris) Townsend, Ottawa, Bill Townsend, Sydney; also by a number of nieces and nephews. Rose was predeceased by her son, Robert. There will be no visitation by request. A celebration of Rose's life will be held 1 p.m. Monday, March 30 from St. Giles Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Ritchie Robinson officiating. Burial at a later date in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Taigh Solas of the Northside General Hospital, or St. Giles Presbyterian Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com Carol Rankin, Sydney at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Alice MacNeil Rankin on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Carol was the daughter of Agnes MacNeil of Sydney, N.S. and the late Neil MacNeil. She is survived by her beloved husband, Doug 'Sonny' Rankin; son, Ralph (Sandra) Matheson and daughter, Susanne (Charlie) Donovan; her mother, Mrs. Agnes MacNeil; four sisters, Bonnie (Kevin) Peck, Margaret (Roger) Koski, Sudbury, Ont., Elizabeth (George) Young, Angela (Jack) Calder; two brothers, Pierce (Patsy) MacNeil and Neil (Clare) MacNeil; stepchildren, Colin Rankin, John (Lori) Rankin, Cathy and Debra Rankin; 10 grandchildren, Andrew Matheson, Ottawa, Tyler MacAdam, Edmonton, Kristen MacAdam, Sheenagh and Ryanne Donovan, Jordon and Jarid Rankin, Paige Rankin and Shannon and Colleen Rankin, Sydney. She was predeceased by her father, Neil MacNeil (1974), sister, Madelyn (1996), brother, John (2005) and Joan (in infancy). Carol was a member and past president of the ladies division of the Sydney Curling Club and past president of the Provincial Innkeepers Guild. She was a member of St. Anthony Daniel parish where she was active in the choir and CWL. Her career was in financial services and she retired in 2007. She will be greatly missed by her in-laws and good friends, Darlene Rankin Costello, Donna Rankin Neville, Donnie and Cahill Rankin, as well as her many close friends who enjoyed her warm and positive personality. She dearly loved her family and friends, her dogs, good fellowship and laughter. Carol made everyone feel like her best friend and everyone who knew her was drawn to her. Visitation for Carol Rankin will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Daniel Church with Rev. Donald MacGillivary officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations may be made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care Society or the Cape Breton Cancer Centre Patient Care Fund. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. Mrs. Christina Snow, Glace Bay - Christine (Teanie) Snow, 91, of Donkin was embraced by our Lord on March 25, 2009, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility after a short illness. Cherished mother of Ernest Snow (Diane), Mary Casperson (Carl) of Hamilton, Martha Davies (James), Walter Snow (Linda), Sandy Snow (Joyce) of Hamilton, Hughbrian Snow (Paulette); and daughters-in-law, Thelma Snow and Cathy Snow. She will be deeply missed by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Christine was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Snow Sr., daughter-in-law, Anna, sons, Freddy, Bobby, daughter, Sunda Louise (at birth), and grandchildren, Steven Snow, Eric and Braeden Costello and Matthew and Douglas Davies. Also predeceased by mother and father William and Mary Hunter, sisters, Martha Cole, Mary Carter, brothers, John, Robert, William and Hugh Hunter. Teanie leaves behind many friends. She will be truly missed. Christine was an amazing kind and gentle woman. She touched so many people in many ways. She will be remembered for her special breakfasts that drew her family together. No one can replace all those wonderful memories and they will live in our hearts forever. She was always there for her children and grandchildren and willing to help in every way. She will always be loved and cherished. 'We love you mom We love you nana' God Bless her soul. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520. A private family service will be held in the funeral home chapel. Online condolences may be e-mailed to patten@seaside.ns.ca or left at www.mem.com. Hugh Charles Wilson, Glace Bay at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with great sadness that we the family announce the sudden passing of our brother and uncle, Hughie Wilson on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at home. Born in Glace Bay, he was the eldest family member of the late Hugh and Marguerite (Chiasson) Wilson. He was an adherent member of Holy Cross Church. Hughie was educated as an LPN. In his younger years he worked in Ontario before returning home to Glace BAy to continue to work at the General Hospital, the Glace Bay Health Care Facility and lastly Taigh Na Mara. A quiet man by nature with a great sense of humour and will be sorely missed by his family and co-workers. Hughie is survived by his sisters, Margie (Darrell) McMullin, Glace Bay, Betty (Egan) McDonald, New Market, Ont.; brothers, Jim (Marilyn), Kevin (Brenda), both of Glace Bay. He is also survived by uncle, Earl (Kay) Wilson, Glace Bay; niecees and nephews, Darren, Trevor, Terry, Brent McMullin, Sean and Danielle McDonald, Mark, Laura and Sara Wilson, Erika, Stephen and Melissa Wilson as well as grandnieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Monday, March 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Church with Fr. Conrad Edwards officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Anne's Cemetery. Following the mass all are invited to join the family for a reception in the church hall. Condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Hello Margie Not sure if these are the same family but I have a Kenneth Bethune (1805-1889) from Centreville, Sydney Mines married to Tabitha Elizabeth Moffatt (1807-1897) From North Sydney. They had a daughter Susan Metilda Bethune Born Boston,MA. died in Vancouver,B.C. Any connection? Warren Moffatt **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)

Hi: Does anyone have any information on Roy Charles Bethune s/o Kenneth and Carrie of Sydney Mines. Thanks, Margie Tuttle Margaret Tuttle searching for McKinnon; Patterson; McLeod Wolfville, NS B4P 1K5