The Toronto Star, January 10, 2009 Fabian Gerard McIntyre MCINTYRE, Fabian Gerard - ''Gerry'' ''Rocky'' passed away in Elliot Lake, Ontario January 4th 2009 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Mary McIntyre (née Ryan) of Elliot Lake and loving father of Gerry, Donald, Alice Marie, Colleen, Laurie, Charmaine, Joan and Janice. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 6 great- grandchildren. He will be missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives and friends in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and Ontario. A celebration of his life will be held in Southern Ontario, April 25, 2009. Memorial contributions to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1-800-378-2233 or the Cancer Society 1-800-268-8874 would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Elliot Lake Funeral Chapel & Cremation Centre (705-848-9250). Give the gift of life and sign your donor card. For more information on organ donation, please call 1-800-263-2833 or visit the web site www.giftoflife.ca
Hi. My great grandfather John Barbour of Bonavista Bay, NL visited Arichat in May of 1918 to purchase a schooner. Upon seeing the ship and determining that it was not suitable, on May 15, 1918, he hired a local fisherman ( Colin Diggton ) to take him to a place where he could catch a ferry to travel back home. Travelling with him were two of his son's Daniel and Douglas Barbour and a man named Wesley Collins. As the story goes a squall tipped Diggton's boat over, my great grandfather and his two son's drowned. The boat righted itself with Colin Diggton inside and Wesley Collins hanging onto the side of the boat until they drifted ashore near the lighthouse at Glaskey Point. I did find an record online of John's and Daniel's death but nothing on Douglas who's body was never recovered. I was wondering if there were any articles published in the local papers about the incident at that time. I have also been trying to find Glaskey Point on a map but have not been able to locate it, I understand that there were people living there at one time but am not sure if the community still exists. Where was it located and how far is it from Arichat? Any help or information will be appreciated. Thank you. Ed Barbour