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July and August 2012 Chronicle Herald Friday Sept 16, 1977 Mrs. Oliver Richard SYDNEY MINES - Mrs. Oliver Richard, 58, Bras d'Or, died Friday in Victoria General Hospital. Halifax. Born in Alder Point, she was the former Adell Gracie, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gracie. She was a member of St. Joseph's parish, Bras d'Or. She is survived by her husband, Oliver; two daughters, Carlotta (Mrs. Roger Dollard), Chipman, N.B.; Marie, Toronto; three sons, Cameron and Michael, Toronto; Ernest at home; five sisters; Mrs. Mary MacDougall, Ida (Mrs. Joseph MacKinnon), both of South Bar; Gladys (Mrs. David LeBlanc), Alder Point; Hazel (Mrs. Burns Young), Florence; and Helen (Mrs. John R. MacDonald), all of North Sydney; seven brothers, Hubert, Bras d'Or; Stan, Joseph and Earl, all of Sydney Mines; Harold, Florence; Charlie, North Sydney; James, Thunder Bay. The body is at G. R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Chronicle Herald Monday Dec 6, 1982 Harry Devoe MILL CREEK - Harry Devoe, 76, of Mill Creek, died Friday in Sydney City Hospital. Born in Mill Creek, he was a son of the late Michael and Katherine (Pero) Devoe. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Bras d'Or. He was employed at the Bras d'Or Coal Co. for 28 years and later as a seaman on the Great Lakes for 20 years, until retiring in 1970. He is survived by his wife, the former Florence Marsh; seven daughters, Joyce (Mrs. Doug Poole), North Sydney; Beverly (Mrs. James McGrath), Thorold, Ont.; Angie (Mrs. John MacNeil), Big Pond Centre; Brenda (Mrs. Glen Sexton), Big Bras d'Or; Mabel (Mrs. Gerald D'Eon), Fall River; Lorraine (Mrs. Gerald Doyle), Dartmouth, and Jane (Mrs. Gary MacNeil), Alder Point; two sons, Kevin, at home, and Brian, Oshawa, Ont.; a brother, Arthur, Mill Creek; a sister, Olive (Mrs. Theodore Marsh), Mill Creek; and 17 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Theresa, and four brothers, Stephen, Charlie, Hartland and James. The body is in George R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or, with burial in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Wed Sept 9, 1987 DALRYMPLE, Leotine (Jean) — 59, Fredericton, N. B., died Aug. 30 in Fredericton General Hospital. Funeral service was Sept. 1 in York Chapel, Fredericton. Burial was in Nashwaak Cemetery. Born in MacNab’s Cove, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of Victoria Pottie and the late Anthony Jean. She is survived by her husband, Ralph; four daughters, Marilyn, Linda, Sheila and Leona, and three sons, Joseph, Robert and Albert, all of Fredericton; seven brothers, Albert, Leonard, George, Armand, Alec, Bernard and Murdoch, and a half-brother, George, all of Nova Scotia; three sisters, Aileen, Elizabeth and Leonie, and a half-sister, Leona, all of Nova Scotia; eight grandchildren. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Chronicle Herald Wed Dec 28, 1977 Mrs. Clarence Richards FRENCH COVE - Mrs. Clarence Richards, 58, of French Cove, Richmond County, who died Saturday in St. Rita Hospital, was buried Monday in St. Peters Church cemetery, following funeral service in St. Peters Church. Rev. Joseph Lynch officiated. Born in French Cove, she was the former Vina Burke, the daughter of

the late Isaac and Margaret (Burkey) Burke. Surviving besides her husband are two brothers, Charlie, South Barr; Joseph (Rennie), French Cove; and several nieces and nephews. Chronicle Herald Tue Dec 11, 2001 SAMPSON, Mary Viola - 90, St. Peters, formerly of River Bourgeois, died December 9, 2001, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Canso, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Josephine (Morris) Hanlon. She was very active as a homemaker, taking care of foster children, owned and operated a grocery store, was a member of the River Bourgeois Senior Citizens Club and also Shamrock Senior Citizens Club, Canso and Canadian Diabetes Association. Her hobbies were knitting, reading, cooking, quilting and she was an avid card player. She enjoyed life as a whole. She is survived by daughters, Veronica Parsons (Sonny), Spryfield: Theresa Kyte (Robert), River Tillard; Joyce Roy, Dartmouth; Anna MacDonald (John), West Bay Road; son, Joseph (Diane) Harris, Hatchet Lake; sisters, Theresa Anstey (Carl), Dartmouth; Eleanor Lessard (Jerry), Markdale, Ont; Sarah "Sadie" Manuel, Guysborough; brother, Ted (Georgie), Ontario; eight grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; one great great-grandchild. She was predeceased by sister, Nora; brothers, Charlie, Tom, Dick, Jim. Visitation will take place 2-9 p.m. today in River Bourgeois Community Funeral Home, River Bourgeois. Celebration of life will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Richmond Villa, Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at c.h.boudreau@ns.sympatico.ca Chronicle Herald Fri May 24, 1985 Mrs. Adele Merritt SYDNEY MINES - Mrs. Adele Merritt, 86, of 17 King Street, Sydney Mines, died Thursday in Northside General Hospital. Born in Buctouche, N.B., she was a daughter of the late Fidel and Henriette Poirier. Residing in Sydney Mines for the past 68 years, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish. She is survived by seven daughters, Bernadette, at home; Mrs. Enid Williams, North Sydney, Geraldine (Mrs, Edward Kerbs), Calgary, Elaine (Mrs. Alex Cole), Sydney Mines; Dolores (Chuckle) (Mrs. Ernest Tobin), Pauline (Mrs. James Monahan) and Jacqueline (Mrs. Thomas Klegg), all of Toronto; two sons, Kelvin and William, both of Sydney Mines; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Hilliary. The body is in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Immaculate Conception Church, Rev. J.A. MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. No flowers by request. Note: Headstone Information Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney, NS Merritt In loving memory of Adele 1898 - 1985 Wife of Hillary J. 1892 – 1952 Chronicle Herald Thurs Jan 3, 1991 FORGERON, Seymour Peter — 85, 24 Highland St., Glace Bay, died Wednesday in Glace Bay Community Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late David and Sarah (Butler) Forgeron. He was a carpenter and building contractor for more than 50 years. He was a member of St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay and one of the founders of St. Anne's Camp. He was a long-time member of Knights of Columbus and 4th degree member. He was a member of

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, serving a number of years as treasurer. He is survived by his wife, the former Charlotte Heuser; a son, Hugh, at home; a brother, David, Main-A-Dieu. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary; two brothers, Thompson, Ambrose. The body is in V. J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Friday, where Knights of Columbus will attend the wake 8 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Anne's Church, Rev. Norman MacPhee officiating. Burial in St. Anne's Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday Sept 16, 1977 LOWER L'ARDOISE - John Elias Clannon, 73, of Lower L'Ardoise died Thursday in Sydney. Born in Lower L'Ardoise he was the son of the late Thomas and Serena (Monbourquette) Clannon. He was a retired boat builder. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Stone); three daughters, Betty (Mrs. John H. Stone) Lynches River: Serena (Mrs. Murdoch MacNeil) Port [sic: Point] Tupper; Eva (Mrs. Ernie Robertson), Boston; one son John Kelly, at home; one brother, Thomas, Lower L'Ardoise. He was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret (Sampson) and a sister Elizabeth. The body is at L'Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Chronicle Herald Sept 16, 1977 INGONISH BEACH - Theodore James Doucette, 50, of Ingonish Beach, died Thursday in Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neil's Harbor. Born in Ingonish Beach, he was the son of the late Leo Joseph and Ivetta (O'Brien) Doucette. He was an agent with Imperial Oil for a number of years and a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Lorraine Shea; four daughters, Ivetta (Mrs. Dennis Whitty), and Sandy, both of Dartmouth; Debbie and Della, both at home; six sons, Billy, George, Leo, Lloyd, Gregory and Teddy Jr., all at home; a sister, Betty (Mrs. Cyril MacDow), Sydney; five brothers, Joe, Ernest, Cyril, Gene and Gerald, all of Ingonish Beach. He was predeceased by his first wife, Gemma and an infant daughter, Nicolle. The body is at his home. Funeral service will be Sunday 2:30 p.m. in St. Peter's Church, Rev. Dan MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buchanan Memorial Hospital. Chronicle Herald Saturday Sept 13, 1980 Alfred Arthur Harnish, 62, died Friday in Camp Hill Hospital. Born in Hubbards, he was a son of the late Arthur and Eva (Warwick) Harnish. He is survived by his wife, Marie; a stepson, Gary; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Bond, Chester, and a brother, Harry, Hubbards. The body is In Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday in St. Luke's Anglican Church, with burial in Pine Hill Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 23, 1987 Marie Louise Harnish, 78, of Halifax, died Thursday at home. Born in Louisdale, Cape Breton, she was the daughter of the late William and Maria (Sampson) Marchand. She is survived by a son, Carl G. LeMarchant, Halifax; two brothers, Felix W., Louisdale; Clifford, Buffalo. N.Y.; a niece. She was predeceased by her first husband, Benjamin Landry; her second husband, Alfred Arthur Harnish; many brothers and sisters. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be Saturday in St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday May 7, 1982 Mrs. Magdalen Bradley, 87, of 5677 Merkel Street, Halifax, died Thursday at home. Born at Rollo Bay, P.E.I., she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Judith Chaisson. She is survived by two sons, Francis, at borne, and John, Halifax; two daughters, Rita (Mrs. Alphonse Peters), Halifax, and Margaret (Mrs. M.R. Duncan), Summerside;

several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John J., a son William, a daughter Annabelle, two brothers and a sister. The body is in Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Stephen's Church, Rev. T.C. O'Toole officiating, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Sept 14, 1970 JAMES DONALD CALDER, 96, St. George's Channel, Richmond County, died Saturday at home. Born in Cape Breton, he was the son of the late William and Jessie (Cameron) Calder. He is survived by three daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Glen Warren); California; Jessie (Mrs. D. A. MacDonald), Howie Centre; Christine (Mrs. E. W. Wheaton), Halifax, and two sons, John and Willam, both of St. George's Channel. The body is at the family residence where funeral service will be held today at 2 p.m. with Rev. Fred Guy officiating. Burial will be in the MacKay Cemetery at St. George's Channel. Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 23, 1987 KEMPT ROAD - Howard Joseph Jeffrey, 42, Kempt Road, Richmond County, died Wednesday in Saint Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Born in Louisdale, he was a son of Leo Joseph and Alma Emma (Matell) [sic] Jeffrey. He was an ironworker with B & K Rebar. He was a member of St. Louis Church, Louisdale, and Louisdale Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, the former Catherine Ann Richardson; a daughter, Jennifer, at home; two sons, Ronald and Share, both at home; four sisters, Shirley (Mrs. Douglas Horton), Annette, Jean (Mrs. Larry LeFebure) and Barbara Ann (Mrs. Rick Straughton), all of Ontario; two brothers, Roy, Louisdale; Gerry, Halifax. The body is in Glen Sampson Memorial Room, Louisdale. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Louis Church, Rev. John MacLeod officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Jan 20, 1987 GRAND GREVE - Albert Cotie, 59, of Grand Grave, Richmond County, died Monday at home. Born in Grand Greve, he was a son of the late Albert Sr. and Berthella (Lafford) Cotie. He was employed with the Department of Transportation, St. Peter's, for several years. He is survived by his wife, the former Catherine King; two daughters, Doreen (Mrs. Frank Clancy), North Sydney, Anne (Mrs. Ivan Fowler), Pickering, Ont; a brother, Richard, Halifax; a sister, Donna (Mrs. Jack Boutilier), Ottawa; three grandsons and a granddaughter. He was predeceased by a son, Brian; two brothers, Blaise and Lesley, and a sister, Betty. The body is in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in St Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 2, 1981 NORTH SYDNEY - Francis J. Marmo, 90, a lifetime resident of George's River, died Wednesday in Northside Hospital. He was a son of the late James and Mary Ann (Boudreau) Marmo. He was employed for 38 years with the department of highways as superintendent of ferries. He was a life member of the Northern Yacht Club and of the Wildlife Association. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Bras D'Or. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs, John Bonar, Toronto; an adopted daughter, Mrs. Mary Hines, Howie Centre; two adopted sons, Alex McInnis and Charles Parson, both of Toronto; five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Florence Little. The body is in W. J. Dooley's Funeral Home, North Sydney. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or. Chronicle Herald

Thursday Sept 26, 1985 Sophie Marie Harlow, 93, of Fairview Villa Nursing Home, died Tuesday. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Henrietta Sampson. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a former resident of Montreal and Florida, and she returned to Dartmouth in 1960, where she bad been a member of St. Peter's Parish for 20 years. She is survived by two nieces, Viola Sampson and Jean MacDonald, both of Dartmouth. She was predeceased by her husband, William P. Harlow; two sisters, Viola and Angeline; four brothers, Gus, Joseph, Fred and Ernest. The body has been cremated. Memorial mass will be 11 a.m. Friday in St. Peter's Church, Dartmouth. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Dec 5, 1978 Amedee Joseph Merchand, 64, of 59 Withrod Drive, Armdale, died Monday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Louisdale, Cape Breton, he, was a son of the late Lawrence and Bertha (Marchand) Marchand. He was a lifetime freight handler working in the Halifax area. Surviving besides his wife, the former Stella Marie Sampson, are six sons, Carl, Raymond, Roy and Douglas, all of Lower Sackville; Joseph. R., Nine Mile River: Gary, at home; four daughters, Evelyn (Mrs. Basil George), Truro; Elizabeth (Mrs. William Pergo) and Diane (Mrs. Arthur Morvin), both of Musquodoboit; Jean (Mrs. Clarence Power), Beaverbank; three brothers, Gerald, Daniel, and Nicholas, all of Halifax: four sisters, Marie (Mrs. Louis LeBlanc), Bertha (Mrs. Ralph Wilson), and Margaret (Mrs. Deseria Martell), all of Halifax; Rita (Mrs. William Fisher), Saskatchewan; 26 grandchildren: one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Lawrence, Joseph and Daniel. The body is at the R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be Thursday in time for 10 a.m. mass in the St. John the Baptist Church, Rev. William M. Pepper officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery, Lower Sackville. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Dec 5, 1978 Alexander Sampson, 64, of 98 Prince Street, Lower Sackville, died Monday at home. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Anna (Pottie) Sampson. He was retired from the Victoria General Hospital maintenance staff. Surviving are his wife, the former Beulah Chevray; two sisters, Kathleen (Mrs. Joseph Gallant), Halifax; Mary (Mrs. Charles Humble, Brantford, Ont.; three brothers, Lawrence, St. Peter's; Walter, Halifax; Ernest Gibson, Lower Sackville. He was predeceased by a sister Martha. The body is at R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home Bedford. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, Lower Sackville, Rev. Vernon Driscoll officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery. Chronicle Herald Thursday Mar 16, 1972 Albany Fougere, 57, of Halifax, died Tuesday at 1239 Edmunston Street. Born in Richmond County, Cape Breton, he was the son of the late Joseph Fougere and Annie Fougere. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Eric Fitzpatrick, Mulgrave; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Beals, Moncton; Mrs. Marie Fraser, New York; three brothers, Amedy and Willie, both of Cape Breton; and Ralph, Spryfield. The body was donated to medical science. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Jan 20, 1987 RIVER BOURGEOIS – Anthony A. Konning, 58, of River Bourgeois, Richmond County, died Sunday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Holland, he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Kruitwagen) Konning. He is survived by his wife, the former Leda Burke; a daughter, Elizabeth, and four sons, David, Patrick, Andrew and Bernard, all at home; six sisters, Hanneka, Leida, Marie, Grada, Dora and Christine, all of Holland; four brothers, Albert, Hendrick and John, all of Holland; Joseph, Canso. He was predeceased by a brother, Bernard. The body is in the vestry of St. John

the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, where funeral will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Rev. J. J. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Foundation. Chronicle Herald Saturday Feb 21, 1987 Catherine Martha Woods, 62, of 2831 Connaught Ave., Halifax, died Friday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in River Bourgeois, Richmond County, she was daughter of Agnes Cecilia (Burke) and the late Charles P. Sampson. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, John Clinton; four daughters, Irene Reteff, Dartmouth; Joan Sheehan, Ottawa; Anne Woods, Halifax; Deborah Keeler, Dalhousie, N.B.; eight sons, John, Dartmouth; Keith, Michael and Daniel, all of Halifax; Eric, Thomas, Christopher and Warren, all of Toronto; six sisters, Cecilia Pace and Gertrude Elliott, both of Halifax; Jean Richard and Mary Patricia MacKay, both of Dartmouth; Joan Viscount, River Bourgeois; Rita Wood, Pittsfield, Mass.; a brother, Arthur Lower Sackville; 14 grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Gena Rankin, and a brother, Amos. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax. Visiting 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Bayers Road, Rev. Raymond Marsh officiating. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Halifax Infirmary. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Jan 20, 1987 SYDNEY - Funeral for David Lester Mombourquette, 67, of Keltic Drive, Sydney, who died Saturday in Sydney City Hospital, will be held today at 11 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church, Rev. Paul MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Among those surviving Mr. Mombourquette is his wife, the former Hazel Fortune. Chronicle Herald Saturday Oct 10, 1987 LeBLANC, Charles Gustave – 73, Arichat, Richmond County, died at home Friday. Born in Arichat, he was a son of the late Cassimir and Clara (Richard) LeBlanc. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Matilda Landry; three daughters, Beatrice (Mrs. Harry Slaunwhite), Sydney; Marie (Mrs. Harold Power), Red Deer, Alta.; Anne, Halifax; a son Varey (Bud), Halifax; seven sisters, Mrs. Lida MacNeil, Mrs. Georgina Ryan, Margaret (Mrs. George Johnson), all of Port Hawkesbury; Mrs. Mary Shannon and Clarisse (Mrs. Stanley Forgeron), both of Martinique; Mrs. Delina MacNeil, Evanston; llene (Mrs. Walter Bobbitt), Port Hastings; a brother, Simon, Dartmouth; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth. The body is at C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Visiting will be 2-4 and 7-10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. -2:3o p.m. Sunday. Funeral mass will be in Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Arichat, Sunday at 3 p.m., Rev. Hugh MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society Chronicle Herald Friday Mar 17, 1972 Mrs. James Pottie Mrs. James Pottie, 83, of 46 Slayter Street, Dartmouth, died in the Halifax Civic Hospital, Thursday. Born in I'Ardoise, Richmond County, she was the former Angeline Sampson, daughter of the late Henry J. and Harriette Sampson. Surviving are two sons: Gerald, Grand Lake, Halifax County; Maxwell, Dartmouth; one daughter, Viola (Mrs. Gerald Hubley), Halifax; five grandchildren and one sister; Mrs. Sophie Harlow, Dartmouth. She was predeceased by her husband. The body is at the Dartmouth Funeral Home, Queen Street, Dartmouth. Funeral mass will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. in Saint Paul's Church, Dartmouth with Rev. M. J. Laba officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Halifax

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Oct 20, 1964 North Sydney – Michael Devoe, 95, died Monday at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was a resident of Stella Maris Guest House. Mr. Devoe, last surviving member of his immediate family, was a retired miner and fisherman. He was a member of St. Anne’s Parish, Alder Point. The funeral will be held Wednesday following requiem mass at St. Joseph’s Church Bras d’Or. Chronicle Herald Monday Feb 19, 1968 FRED BONA, 62, died at his home, 89 Earle Gray Road, Toronto, on Saturday. He was born in Halifax, the son of the late George and Mary Bona. Surviving are his wife, Minnie, a step-son, Fred, Halifax; two brothers, Walter, Armdale; Ted, Halifax; three sisters, Kay (Mrs. Michael O'Brien); Edna (Mrs. Albert Forrest), and Teresa, all of Halifax. Funeral will take place Tuesday at Truell’s Funeral Home, Toronto. Chronicle Herald Monday Feb 24, 1992 SAMPSON, Vincent J. — 77, St. Peter's, Richmond County, died Sunday in Truro. Born in French Cove, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Catherine (Sampson) Sampson. He was an employee of Sysco for 35 years. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy. He is survived by his wife, the former Edith Dunphy; three sons, Wayne, British Columbia; Larry, New Brunswick; Ivan, Sydney; three daughters, Darlene (Mrs. Lauchie Griffith), Ontario; Giselle (Mrs. Brian Wall), Bedford; Leta (Mrs. Neil Thomas), Truro. The body will be in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St Peter's, visiting 2-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rev. Alex MacLellan officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society. Chronicle Herald Friday Mar 17, 1972 Mrs. Geneva Anne Langlois, 90, of 6417 Dudley Street, Halifax, died Thursday in Halifax. Born In Poulamon, Richmond County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Matilda Doyle. Surviving are two sons, Leonard, Montreal and Hubert J., Halifax; two daughters, Louise (Mrs. George Rose), Halifax and Marie (Mrs. Harry Burgess), Dartmouth; one brother, Richard, Boston; one sister, Sister Mary Acquin, Mount Saint Vincent; 18 grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. The body will be at the J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax until today when it will be transferred to the home of Leonard Pertus, D'Escousse, Richmond County, for funeral service Saturday. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Apr 1, 1980 LITTLE DOVER - Funeral service for John William Horne, 93, of Little Dover, a resident of Hazel Hill Rest Home, was held In St. Agnes Church, Little Dover, Rev. Alexander MacNeil officiating. Burial was In St. Agnes cemetery. Born in Little Dover, he was a son of the late William and Amelia (David) Horne. He was a retired fisherman and lived in Little Dover most of his life. He moved to Antigonish 18 years ago and resided with his daughter, Mrs. Jessie MacDougall. He moved to Hazel Hill Rest Home nine months ago. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Jessie MacDougall; Mrs. Cleo McKeena and Cynthia (Mrs. Joseph Smith), all of Antigonish; Rose (Mrs. John L. Haines). Little Dover; Lucy (Mrs. Robert MacDonald), Toronto; five sons, Isaac, Robert and Louis, all of Little Dover; Ambrose, Antigonish; Patrick, St. John's; 53 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his first wife the former Annie Sampson; and second wife, the former, Bertha Decoste; a son Walter, three brothers and three sisters. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Feb 12, 1992

Former Arichat Councillor dies. LeBlanc, Simon Joseph – 79, Dartmouth, died Sunday in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Bucket Cove, Arichat, he was a son of the late Cassimere and Clara (Richard) LeBlanc. He was a former Arichat municipal councillor, former district school trustee, former returning officer for Richmond County and former Third Degree member of Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Boudreau; two sons, Ralph, Sheet Harbour; Raymond, D’Escousse; a daughter, Jeannette Sampson, Dartmouth; six sisters, Clarisse (Mrs Stanley Forgeron) , Martinique; Mrs. Deline MacNeil, Evanston; Margaret (Mrs George Johnson), Mrs. Lida MacNeil, Eileen (Mrs. Bill Bobbitt), all of Port Hawkesbury; Mrs. Georgina Ryan, MacIntyre’s Lake; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Alfred in infancy; a brother, Charles; two sisters, Eliza, Mary. The body is in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral wil be 10 a.m. today in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat, Rev. Hugh MacDonald officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Nov 5, 1990 Babin, Wilfred I. -87, Melville Lodge, Halifax, formerly of West Arichat, Richmond County, died Saturday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in West Arichat, he was a son of the late Isaac and Barbe (Mury) Babin. He was a fisherman and labourer. He is survived by a daughter, Margaret (Mrs. David Jackson), Greenwood; two sons, John (Jean), Antigonish; Francis, Baie Comeau, Que; two sisters, Sophie (Mrs. John Hart), Scituate, Mass; Dolena (Mrs Jean-Paul Hamel), Drummondville, Que.; two brothers, Albany, Arichat; Emil, Chateauguay; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Lily; a son, Arthur; a sister, Mary; five brothers, Bonaventure, Charles, Remy, Daniel, Freeman; three infant children. The body is in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 2-5, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat, Rev. Joe Cote officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery Fund or St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Chronicle Herald Saturday Oct 8, 1988 DEVOE, Jerome — 47, Sydney Mines, died as the result of an industrial accident Thursday. Born in Alder Point, he was a son of Helen Devoe and the late Charles Devoe. He was a member of St. Pius X Parish, Sydney Mines. He was employed with Marshall Steel Company, and was a member of the Iron Workers Local 752 for 23 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Shirley McGean; two daughters, Sharon Ann, at home; Sherry, Toronto; two sons, Glen, Winnipeg; Perry, Halifax; four brothers, Frank, James, Richard and Sonny; a sister, Louise (Mrs. Fred Antinozzi). Fort McMurray, Alta. The body is in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, with visiting 7-9 p.m. today. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday in St. Pius X Church, Rev J. Capstick officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Apr 11, 1988 CALDER, Alister Smith — 79, 188 ½ Belcher St., Kentville, died Sunday in Blanchard-Fraser Memorial Hospital, Kentville. Born in St. Peters, he was a son of the late Rev. John and Emma (Smith) Calder. He was a Bowater-Mersey employee in Cape Breton and Liverpool. He was a member of Richmond Masonic Lodge no. 97, St. Peters. He is survived by his wife, the former Gladys Sampson; a daughter, Catherine (Mrs. Charles Laundrie), Westport. Ont.; two sons, John (Jack), Kentville; Alister. Jr., Ottawa: two brothers, James, St. Peters; William, Dunvegan, Ont.; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Sarah, Catherine. The body has been cremated. Memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday W. C. Hiltz Funeral Chapel, Kentville, Rev. James Brown officiating. Donations may be made to Valley Regional Hospital Foundation or any charity. Chronicle Herald

Monday Mar 16, 1992 WESTHAVER, Edna Dorothy — 69, Halifax, died Sunday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Frank E. and Evangeline (Mombourquette) Pottie. She is survived by her husband, Frank; two sons, Garnet, Halifax; Robert, Dartmouth; a sister, Marie, Cole Harbour; two brothers, Harry, Gerald;, both of Halifax; five grandchildren. She was predeceased by six brothers, Frank, Arthur, Leonard, Joe, Cliff, Raymond; a sister, Dot. The body will be cremated. A private burial service win be Tuesday in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Lower Sackville. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Cottage, Halifax. Chronicle Herald Friday Aug 28, 1981 ST. PETER'S — Jams E. Carter, 57, died Thursday at home in Sampsonville. Born in Sampsonville, he was a son of the late James and Margaret (MacNeil) Carter. He was employed at the Canso Canal in Port Hastings and was a veteran of the Second World War. He is survived by his wife, the former Grace Sampson; three sons. Bradley, Ottawa, and Sheldon and Todd, both at home; four daughters, Arlene (Mrs. William Cotton), Sampsonville; Annabell (Mrs. Michael Boudreau), River Tillard, and Wendy and Lorilei, both at home; three brothers, Joseph, Toronto; John Hugh and Murdock, both of Sampsonville; two sisters, Sarah (Mrs. Louis Flynn), Montreal, Que., and Mrs. Elsie Bray, French Cove; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Bartholomew; four sisters, Catherine, Luise, Mary and Annabell, and a brother Lawrence. The body is in Alex A. Morrison's Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday In St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, St. Peter's, Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Mar 20, 1978 Richard (Dick) Eusebe Pate, 54, of 35 Central Street, Bedford, died Friday in Bedford. Born in River Bourgeois, he was a son of Mrs. Florence (DeWolfe) Pate and the late Charles Pate. He retired in 1960 as chief petty officer in the Navy and was a real estate agent with Central and Eastern Trust Company. Surviving besides his mother, are his wife, the former Helen MacDaniel; a daughter Brenda, at home; two sisters, Cora(Mrs. Renie Briand), Dartmouth; Marie (Mrs. Victor Scurr), Calgary; a brother John, Truro; several nieces and nephews. The body is at R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Bedford. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. Mass in St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Albert Cosgrove officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity. Chronicle Herald Monday Oct 30, 1978 Robert William McNamara, 15, of 40 Denneb Crescent, Lower Sackville, died Saturday in Lower Sackville. Born in Halifax, he was a son of William and Heather (MacGillivary) McNamara. He was a grade nine student at Sackville Heights Junior High School. He was a member of the Sackville Minor Hockey Association and the minor baseball league. Surviving besides his parents, are a brother Michael, at home; two sisters, Nancy and Jennie, both, at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McNamara. Dartmouth; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. MacGillivary, Halifax. The body is at R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home. Bedford. Funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in St. John Vianney Church. Lower Sackville. Father Vernon Driscoll officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetic Association. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Nov 21, 1989 DOUCETTE, Eugene Matthew — 57, Ingonish Beach, died Monday in Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neil's Harbour. Born in Ingonish Beach, he was a son of the late Leo and Ivy (O’Brian) Doucette. He was a member of St. Peter's Parish, Ingonish Beach. He was a former employee of Imperial Esso Canada Ltd., and was employed for 29 years as

a truck driver with Parks Canada. He is survived by two daughters, Gena Marie (Mrs. Travis Briand), Dingwall; Teresa Marlene (Mrs. Greg MacDougall), Ingonish Beach; a sister, Betty (Mrs. Cyril MacDowell), Sydney; four brothers, Joe, Ernie, Cyril, Gerald, all of Ingonish Beach. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Donna Marie Hawley; a brother, Teddy; an infant sister. The body is in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, North Ingonish, visiting after 2 p.m. today. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Peter's Church, Ingonish, Rev. Paul MacGillivray officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Feb 20, 1991 PATE, Florence Mary - 90, McNutt's Rest Home, Truro, died Tuesday in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in East Ship Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Monk) DeWolfe. She was a member of St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax. She lived most of her early married life in River Bourgeois, Cape Breton, moving to the Halifax area in 1945. In her early years, she also helped to raise her niece Belle Hallett of Boston. She was a resident of Truro for the past 10 years. She is survived by two daughters, Marie (Mrs. Victor Scurr), Calgary; Cora (Mrs. Rene Briand), Dartmouth; a son, John, Truro; two sisters, Theresa (Mattie) Landry, Burlington, Mass.; Elva Pottie, Watertown, Mass.; three brothers, Amour, Halifax; Daniel, Eastern Passage; George, East Ship Harbour, nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles; a son, Richard; two sisters; three brothers. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax, visiting 7-9 p.m. today, 3-5, 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Lloyd O'Neill officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations may be made to any charity. Chronicle Herald Monday Sept 10, 1984 PQMQUET – Florence Angeline Benoit, 83, Pomquet, died Sunday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Pomquet, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Julia (Broussard) Benoit, Pomquet. She was active in community fund-raising projects in her past years of good health. She was a member of St. Croix parish, Pomquet. She is survived by three daughters, Bea Young, Summerville, Mass.; Delores (Mrs. Cyril Levangie), Frankville, Antigonish County; Pauline (Mrs. Erwin Tascall), Burlington, Ont.; seven sons Tony and Lloyd, both of Pomquet; Walter and Charlie, of Sudbury, Ont.; Jerome, D'Escousse, Richmond County; Everett, Summerville; Ronaldo, Heatherton, Antigonish County, one sister, Theresa Fonsecca, California; 25 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter in 1952; one sister, Minnie, DeYoung; two brothers, Peter, Pomquet; Rev. Lewis Arthur Venedam, S.F.M. The body will be in St. Croix Church after 8 p.m. today where funeral will be Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. with burial in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Apr 27, 1983 POMQUET - Funeral was held Monday for William A. Benoit, 78, of Pomquet who died at home Friday. Born in Pomquet, he was a son of the late William A. and Felicity (Benoit) Benoit. He worked for 33 years for the co-op, first as manager of the Pomquet Co-op and then in various departments of the co-op in Antigonish. He is survived by his wife, the former Rose DeWolfe; a daughter Mrs. Phyllis McCaig, Sault Ste. Marie; two sons, William A., Bras d'Or; Theo, Sudbury, Ont.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two daughters, Lorraine and Cecelia; a grandchild. Funeral was in St. Croix Church, Pomquet, with burial in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Saturday Sept 19, 1981 Joseph Alfred Pottie, 67, of 2752 Gottingen Street, Halifax, died Friday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Sampson) Pottie. He is survived by his wife, the former Sybil Elliott; four sons,

Joseph Jr., Ronald, David and Thomas, all of Halifax; seven daughters, Shirley Murphy, Joan Sawler, Gloria Pottie, Diann Sampson and Sybil Evong, all of Halifax; Lorraine Little, Moncton and Josephine Foster, Antigonish; five brothers Edgar, Leo, Albert, Walter and Charles, all of Halifax; two sisters, Gladys Bailey, Halifax, and Alice Gagalarti, Thunder Bay, Ont; 25 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two grandsons. The body is in Cruikshank's Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary's Basilica, Rev. Albert O'Driscoll, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart Fund or the Lung Foundation. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Apr 1, 1980 LOWER L'ARDOISE — Mrs. Ron Winsom, 68, of Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died Sunday in St. Rita's Hospital, Sydney. Born in Halifax, she was the former Emma Masters, daughter of the late Joseph B. and Mary Jane (Nordin) Masters. Surviving are her husband; three sisters, Mary (Mrs. J Ernest P. Sampson) and Mrs. Mary Gracie, both of Sydney; Annie (Mrs. Charles S. Sampson), L'Ardoise; a brother, Albert Gracie, Newfoundland. She was predeceased by two brothers, Walter and Charles. The body is in the L'Ardoise parish, funeral home. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Church of the Holy Guardian Angel, L'Ardoise. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Sydney Post Saturday June 23, 1945 Burns Fatal To Gustave Poirier of Poulamond Extreme burns which he suffered last evening in the stokehold of the harbor craft, Harland, proved fatal early today to Gustave Poirier, 36, of Poulamond, Richmond County. Used Kerosene Believed to have used kerosene to pep up the file in the engine boiler, Poirier was drenched with flames from the back fire. A living torch, he rushed up the ladder to the deck where other crew members threw clothing about him to blot out the fire. Lowden's ambulance was sent for and the victim rushed to the city hospital where examination by Dr. Raymond Ross disclosed that he was severely burned about the face, head, arms, hands and body. He died about one o'clock this morning from the effects of the burns and shock. Investigation was conducted by Coroner Arthur MacDonald later this morning and after taking statements under oath from crew members, decided that death was due to accidental circumstances and there was no need of a public inquest. Poirier had been employed with the Margaree Steamship Company for a number of years and was held in high esteem by company officials and crew members. He is survived by his widow and two children at Poulamond: also his father, Bernard Poirier residing in Inverness County; and a brother in the United States. The remains were removed to Lowden's Funeral Home and this afternoon will be taken to Poulamond for burial. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Feb 20, 1991 MacPHEE, Abraham (Alex) — 87, River Bourgeois, Richmond County, died Monday in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Sporting Mountain, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Deserie and Marceline (Fougere) MacPhee. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, River Bourgeois. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Ellen Thibeau; two daughters, Clair, Rachel (Mrs. Estwood Davidson), both of River

Bourgeois; a son, Peter, Antigonish; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by five sisters, Clara, Mary, Lottie, Florence, Margaret; two brothers, Wilfred, Daniel. The body is in River Bourgeois Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. John the Baptist Church, Rev. Hugh D. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to River Bourgeois Funeral Home. Chronicle Herald Thursday Oct 26, 1989 BRIAND, Arthur James — 76, Halifax, died Tuesday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Barrett) Briand. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret O'Neil; a son. Harold; a daughter, Jane (Mrs. Vincent Moore); a brother, Harold; two sisters. Florence (Mrs. Louis Morrow), Marjorie (Mrs. Harold Patterson), all of Halifax; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. The body is in Cruickshank’s Funeral Home, with visiting 2-4, 7-9 today. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Friday in Saint Mary's Basilica, Rev. Jack Thomas officiating. Burial will be Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Heart Foundation. Chronicle Herald Wednesday July 1, 1970 CLIFFORD H. POTTIE, 52, of 5784 Kaye Street, Halifax died Tuesday at the Halifax Civic Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Pottie. Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret E. Spears; one son, Clifford, Jr., Bedford; three daughters, Sharon (Mrs. Robert Fisher), Halifax, Linda (Mrs. David Mercer), and Mary Lynn, both at home; seven brothers, Frank, Arthur, Harry, Joseph, Gerald, and Raymond, all of Halifax, and Leonard, Liverpool; three sisters, Edna (Mrs., Frank Westhaver), Marie (Mrs. Albert Martell), both of Halifax, Dorothy (Mrs. Allan Ascroft), Ottawa, and four grandchildren. The body is at the Halifax Funeral Home, Dresden Row. Funeral service will be held Friday, at 9 a.m. from St. Mary's Basilica with burial in Gate of Heaven cemetery. Chronicle Herald Thursday Nov 29, 1979 Funeral service Saturday for Leonard A. Pottie, 64 LIVERPOOL - Leonard A. Pottie, 64, of Liverpool and formerly of Halifax died Wednesday at the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Frank and Eva (Mombourquette) Pottie. He started in the hotel business in 1933 at the Carleton Hotel in Halifax, becoming manager in 1940. He purchased the Mersey Hotel in Liverpool in 1947 and operated it until the lime of his death. He was active to hockey and baseball. He sponsored the Halifax and District Baseball League, and was responsible for bringing many semi-professional ball players to Nova Scotia from the Boston Red Sox. He was also active in golf and curling, and was a former director of the Liverpool Golf and Country and Liverpool Curling clubs. He served on the Nova Scotia Housing Commission and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, the former Eloise Wilson; two daughters, Jan, Montreal; Jill, Halifax; two sons, David, Victoria, B.C.; Richard, Yarmouth; four brothers, Harry, Gerald, Raymond and Joseph, all of Halifax; three sisters, Edna (Mrs. Frank Westhaver); Marie (Mrs. Albert Martel); Dorothy (Mrs. Al Ascroft), all of Halifax. He was predeceased by three brothers, Frank, Arthur and Clifford. The body is at Chandler’s Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. from St. Gregory’s Church, Liverpool, Rev. Joseph Christensen officiating. Burial will be at White Point. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to any charity. Chronicle Herald Saturday Oct 28, 1989 POTTIE, Raymond C. — 62, Halifax, died Thursday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Frank and Evangeline (Mombourquette) Pottie. He worked at the Halifax post office until his retirement a few

years ago. He is survived by his wife, the former Gloria Strickland; two sisters, Edna (Mrs. Frank Westhaver), Halifax; Marie (Mrs. Tib Martel), Dartmouth; two brothers, Harry, Gerald, Halifax. He was predeceased by five brothers, Frank, Art, Leonard, Cliff, Joe; a sister, Dot. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Sunday. Funeral will be 12:15 p.m. Monday in St. Mary's Basilica, Halifax, Rev. Donald Boudreau officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Cottage, Halifax, or any charity. Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 3, 1992 SHANNON, Mary Evangeline — 82, Martinique, Richmond Cranny, died Wednesday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Arichat, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Cassimere and Clara (Richard) LeBlanc. She is survived by two sons, Lester, Alphonso, both of Martinique; six sisters, Clarisse (Mrs. Stanley Forgeron), Martinique; Mrs. Deline MacNeil, Evanston; Margaret (Mrs. George Johnson); Mrs. Leda MacNeil, both of Port Hawkesbury; Eileen (Mrs. Billy Bobbit), Port Hastings; Mrs. (Georgina Ryan, MacIntyre Lake; a brother, Simon, Halifax; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband. Melvin, two sons, Charles, Joseph; a daughter, Doris; two sisters, Eliza, Mary; a brother, Charlie. The body is in St. Hyacinth Church. D'Escousse, visiting 1-4, 7-10 p.m. today, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday Rev. John J. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Jan 24, 1989 BONA, Minerva Suzanne — 80, 3792 Nova Lea Dr., Halifax, died Monday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late John and Louisa Amanda Currie. She is survived by a son, Frederick, Lower Sackville; four grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband. Gerald R. Hyland; her second husband. Frederick Bona; two brothers, Frederick, Carl; a sister, Pauline. The body has been cremated. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday. J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax, Rev. Rod MacAuley officiating. Spring burial in Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nova Scotia Heart Foundation or any charity. Chronicle Herald Saturday Aug 15, 1964 Mrs. William Benoit. Pomquet – Mrs. William Benoit, 84, died Friday night at St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish. The former Felicity Benoit, she was born in Pomquet and lived there throughout most of her life. She is survived by one son, William, of the staff of Eastern Cooperative Services, Antigonish. Her husband died several years ago. Her body is resting at her home in Pomquet. Funeral Mass will be held Monday morning and will be celebrated by Rev. A Baccardax, Pastor of St. Croix Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Nov 4, 1981 Elmer Leblanc BRAS D'OR - Elmer Leblanc. 72, of Bras d'Or died Tuesday in Harbour View Hospital, Sydney Mines. Born in Florence, he was a son of the late Peter and Willena (King) Leblanc. He lived in Bras d'Or for the past 40 years, where he was a member, of St. Joseph's parish. He was employed as a carpenter for most of his life. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Mac-Donald; two daughters, Goretta (Mrs.. Stuart Caldwell), Seal Island, and Sally (Mrs. Charles Reardon), Groves Point; six sons, Cyril, Port Credit; George, Coxheath; John (Butch), Keswick, Ont.; Arnold, St. Catharines, Ont.; Gregory, Woodbridge, and Clair, at home; six sisters, Mrs. Irene Penney and Helen (Mrs. Arnold Baxendale), both of Sydney Mines; Mrs. Josephine Margaret Penney, Wreck Cove; Millie (Mrs. Cyril Reashore), Florence; Muriel (Mrs. Louis Rasmussen), Scarborough, Ont., and Theresa Idella (Mrs. Rob Hopkins),

Agincourt, Ont. He was predeceased by a son Peter Gerard, a brother George Claude and a sister Edith (Mrs. Jack Volk). The body is in G. R. Francis and Son's Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Apr 5, 1988 SAMPSON, Ronald James — 56, 450 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax, died Sunday at home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Alexander and Mary (Gerrior) Sampson. He was employed with the Halifax Water Commission. He served as corporal with the Nova 'Scotia Highlanders, 1951-53, and with the First and Second Battalion of the Black Watch, 1953-64. He was an active member of Royal Canadian Legion Scotia Branch. He is survived by his wife, the former Janet Marie Walsh; three daughters, Janet Coombs, Lynn (Mrs. E. Leaman) and Theresa (Mrs. C. Bundy), all of Halifax: three sons, Roy, Karl and Ronald James Jr.. all of Halifax: 11 grandchildren; three sisters. Mrs. Marie Kyle, Mrs. Rita Arsenault and Mrs. Florence Everich, all of Halifax. He was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas and William. .Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Fund. Chronicle Herald Friday June 17, 1983 Vincent Savoury D'ESCOUSSE, Richmond County — Vincent Savoury, 69, of D'Escousse died Wednesday at home. Born in Belleoram, Nfld., he was a son of the late Levi John and Josephine (Poole) Savoury. He is survived by his wife, the former Eva Poole; five sons, Vincent, Allan and Sam, all of D'Escousse; Robert, Petit de Grat; Levi, Sydney; five daughters, Anita (Mrs., Clifford Maugher), Montreal; Adelaide (Mrs. Thomas Lake). Toronto; Amelia (Mrs. Bob Meunier), West Arichat; Joan Burke and Joyce, both of Sydney; three sisters, Amelia, Belleoram;. Carrie, Cornerbrook, Nfld.; Ellen Jane, Saskatchewan; a niece and a nephew. He was predeceased by three sisters, Triffie, Effie and Maria. The body is in St. John Anglican Church, Arichat, where the funeral will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Rev. Frank Reid officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Apr 1, 1980 SYDNEY — Raymond A. Theriault, 68 », of 205 Bentick Street Sydney, died Sunday in Sydney City Hospital. Born in West Arichat, be was a son of the late Remi and Alma (Bona) Theriault. A resident of Sydney for the past 40 years, he was employed at Sydney Steel Corporation for 35 years until his retirement three years ago. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Sarah Joshua; five daughters, Jeanette (Mrs. Russell O’Toole), Paulette (Mrs. William Ball), Mrs. Raylene Morrison and Claire (Mrs. Gerald Campbell), all of Sydney, and Emily (Mrs. Carl Hartigan), Antigonish; a son Paul, Sydney; two brothers, Amadee, West Arichat, and John, Halifax; 12 grandchildren. The body is in the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday from Sacred Heart Church, Rev. A. MacGiliivray officiating, with burial in Resurrection cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday Feb 25, 1983 J. Edmund Landry YARMOUTH - J. Edmund Landry, 97, of Yarmouth, and formerly of Amirault's Hall, died Thursday in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Amirault's Hill, he was a son of the late Remi and Madeline (Muise) Landry. He was a retired fisherman. He is survived by four daughters, Louise (Mrs. Gerald Gaudet), Evelyn (Mrs. Edward Doucette), Helen (Mrs. Clifford Hipson) and Lorraine (Mrs. Frank DeViller), all of Yarmouth; four sons, Ernie and Eddie, both of Amirault's Hill; Pius, Sand Beach, and Alcide, Yarmouth; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Lucy Saulnier, and five sons. The body is in

Sweeny’s Funeral Home. Yarmouth. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Notre Dame Church, Yarmouth, Rev. E. Mills officiating, with burial in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery. Donations may be to the Victorian Order of Nurses. Chronicle Herald Monday Dec 16, 1991 DEWOLFE, Mary Cecile - 94, Arichat, died Saturday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Leonie and Josephine (Thomas) Landry. She was a member of Our Lady of Assumption CWL. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Grace Doiron, Mrs. Tilly Boucher, Mrs. Anna DeCoste, all of Arichat; Mildred (Mrs. Elias Boudreau), Lantz; two sons, Leon, Quebec; Albert, Arichat; a brother, Francis, United States; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, in infancy; a brother, Fredrick. The body is in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 1-3 p.m. today. Funeral will be 3:30 p.m. today in Our Lady Of Assumptiom Church, Arichat, Rev. Hugh MacDonald officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Oct 08, 1990 LANDRY, Joseph Lenus — 74, Petit de Grat, died Sunday in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Petit de Grat, he was a son of the late Leo W. and Josephine (Boudreau) Landry. He was a retired fisherman. He was a merchant marine during the Second World War and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, Petit de Grat. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Amanda Fougere; a daughter, Barbara Ann Baker, Petit de Grat; two sons, Joseph Blair, Leo Henry, both of Petit de Grat; two sisters, Edna Samson, Gladys Thibeau, both of Petit de Grat; six brothers, Edward, Charles, both of Arichat; William, Glace Bay; Arthur, Vincent, Alcide, all of Petit de Grat; seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Martin. The body is in C. H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph Parish Church, Petit de Grat, Father Conrad Gerrior officiating. Burial in Star of the Sea Cemetery. Donations to Recovery House, Monastery, or St. Anne Centre, Arichat. Chronicle Herald Sept 25, 1985 LOUISDALE - Percy Lincoln MacRae, 54, Louisdale, Richmond County, died Sunday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Louisdale, he was a son of the late James and Mary Elizabeth (Lowery) MacRae. He is survived by his wife, the former Rena Veronica Fougere; two sons, Sherman and Joey, both of Halifax; three daughters, Audrey (Mrs. Henry Reynolds), Port Hawkesbury; Sandra, Halifax; June Ann, at home; two brothers, James and Lloyd, both of Halifax; two sisters, Hazel (Mrs. Henry. Boone), Niagara Falls; Mrs. Joachim Boudreau, Petit de Grat; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by four brothers, Willy, Gordon, Duncan and Arnold. The body is in Black River United Church, Black River, where funeral will be 2 p.m. today. Burial will be in MacLean Cemetery, Grand Anse, Richmond County. Chronicle Herald Wednesday July 1, 1981 POMQUET, Antigonish County — Mrs. Alex J. Benoit. 93, died Monday in St. Margaret's [sic] Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Pomquet, she was the former Henrietta Alvi Boudreau, daughter of the late Docite and Celena (Fougere) Boudreau. Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Mary (Mrs. Eloi Broussard), Pomquet; seven sons, Francis, Albert, Alex, and Arthur Benoit, Clarence, Joseph and Thomas DeYoung, all of Pomquet; a sister, Mrs. Eva Cullen, Stellarton; 49 grandchildren and 78 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas DeYoung; two sons, Leonard and Louis; two daughters, Loretta and Rita; five sisters, Mary, Sadie, Georgina, Rachel and Jenny and a brother, Joseph. The body is in Curry's Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral service will be 10 a. m. Thursday in Ste. Croix Church, Pomquet, Rev. P. J. Baccardax officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Friday Nov 5, 1982 POMQUET, Antigonish County - Alex J. Benoit, 95, died Wednesday at the home of his son Arthur in Pomquet. Born in Pomquet, he was a son of the late John C. and Angela (DeYoung) Benoit. He was a retired carpenter. He is survived by four sons, Frances, Albert, Alex and Arthur, all of Pomquet; a step-daughter, Mary (Mrs. Eli Broussard), Pomquet; three step sons, Clarence, Joseph and Thomas DeYoung, Pomquet; 49 grandchildren, 84 great-grandchildren-and two great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Henrietta; a son Leonard; two daughters, Loretta and Rita; a step son Louis; two sisters, Annie and Sister Mary Oswald; and four brothers, Albert, Jimmie, Cyril and Arthur. The body is in Curry's Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St, Croix's Church, Pomquet, Rev Peter Baccardax and Rev. Frank Ginivan officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Saturday Sept 22, 1979 David Robert (Bert) McNamara, 59, of 3107 Hillford Street, Halifax, died Friday at Victoria General Hospital. Born in Lower River Inhabitants, Cape Breton, he was a son the late David and Margaret (Murphy) McNamara. He was a captain at the Halifax County Correctional Centre. Surviving are his wife, the former Margarita Cogswell: four sons, Kevin, Dartmouth; Roger, Kentville; Brian, Halifax; Vincent, Lower Sackville; two daughters. Betty (Mrs. Wilson Verge), Halifax; Marguerite (Mrs. Harold Dodge), Halifax; and nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by one sister, Mary, and twin children in infancy. The body is at Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Father Duncan MacMaster officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Foundation, or the Canadian Cancer Society. Chronicle Herald Monday Feb 3, 1964 Windsor –Mrs. Florence Palmer of Falmouth died Sunday at age 90. Born at Bramber, daughter of the late John and Esther Macumber, she was twice married. Her first husband, Henry MacNamara, and her second husband, Nelson Palmer, both predeceased her. She was a member of the Baptist Church and lived at Sydney, Falmouth and Bramber. Surviving are one daughter, Lucy (Mrs. Cyril MacDonald); one brother, James, Bramber; two sisters, Alice (Mrs Charles Buist), Sydney; Alta (Mrs. Isaac Mills), Bramber; six grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Remains are at R.D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Windsor, where funeral service will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. with Rev. E.C. Churchill officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at Falmouth Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Jan 31, 1983 GLACE BAY - Mary Agnes McNamara, 68, of Glace Bay, died Sunday in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, after a lengthy illness. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late James Godfrey and Agnes (McMahon) Gibson. She was a member of St. Anne's Parish, Glace Bay. She was a past-president St. Anne's Society, past-president of the CWL, past-president of the Home and School Association and she served on the parish council. She was one of the founding members of the building committee of St. Michael's High School. She worked as an activity worker in Seaview Manor, Glace Bay for a number of years. For 24 years, she was associated with the Glace Bay division of the Girl Guides of Canada. For 14 years, she was division commissioner. She filled various posts with Girl Guides, Brownie packs and badge secretary. She was past region and a charter member of the Isle Royal Chapter of the I.O.D.E., Glace Bay. She was a member of the Glace Bay Rotary Ann's while her husband was a member of the Glace Bay Rotary Club. She is survived by four sons, Leo, Charles, Kieran, all of Glace Bay, and Kevin, Sydney; a daughter Colleen (Mrs. Frank MacDonald), Dartmouth; a sister Dorothy Shaugharue, Memphis, Tenn., and 10 grandchildren. She was predeceased her husband Thompson Alexander McNamara and a brother James G. Gibson.

The body will be in Curry's Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Funeral will be Wednesday in St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay, Rev. Joseph Muise officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Oct 31, 1978 Frederick M. George CANSO - Frederick Montford George, 70, of Canso, was buried in All Saints Anglican Church cemetery, following funeral service in the church. Rev. Langley MacLean officiated. Born in Tickle, Guysborough County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Minnie (King) George. Surviving are his wife Leona; four sons, Percy, Little Dover;. Gordon, Hazel Hill; Jerry, Canso; Freeman, Weston, Qnt.; five daughters, Laurena (Mrs. Philip Nash), Loretto, Ont.; Shirley (Mrs. Howard Greencorn), Canso; Nina (Mrs. Judson Feltmate), Port Hawkesbury; Freda (Mrs. Joseph Konning), Bloomfield, Ont.; Pamela, at home; a sister Nellie, Halifax; three brothers, Percy, Port Hawkesbury; Earl, Dartmouth; Wilfred, Halifax; I6 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by two brothers, Freeman and Leo and two sisters, Mary and Margaret. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Oct 20, 1982 Mrs. Bernard Wilcox TRENTON - Mrs. Bernard Wilcox, 90, of High Street, Trenton, died Tuesday in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Poulamon, Richmond County, she was the former Marie Elizabeth Landry, a daughter of the late Felix and Angella (Richard) Landry. She was a member of Christ the King Roman Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Surviving are four daughters. Mrs. Helen Gillis and Mrs. Elsa Glendinning, both of Toronto; Elizabeth (Mrs. Luke Hughes) and Isabel (Mrs. Keith Wark), both of Trenton, a son Douglas, Toronto; a brother Richard, Yukon Territories; 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. The body is in R.H. Porter's Funeral Home, Trenton. Funeral will be 10 am. Thursday in Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Trenton, Rev. Bill Rankin officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery Chronicle Herald Thursday Mar 16, 1972 W. J. Poirier BURLINGTON, Mass. -Wallace James Poirier, 98, of Burlington, Mass., died Wednesday in Burlington. Formerly of Cape Breton, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harry Cairns, Burlington; one step-daughter, Mrs. Minnie Britten, Hyde Park, Mass.; one sister, Mrs, Annie Publicover, Mass.; and one brother Wilfred, Poirierville, Cape Breton. Funeral service will be held Friday in Burlington. Chronicle Herald Thursday June 4, 1987 ST. PETER'S - Wilfred Peter Sampson, 71, of St Peter's, died Tuesday in Halifax. Born in French Cove, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Catherine (Sampson) Sampson. He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Matilda Houghton, Halifax; Mrs. Evangeline Gouthro, St Peter’s, Mrs. Agnes Sampson, Sampsonville; Gladys (Mrs. Alister Calder), Kentville. He was predeceased by a sister, Amelia, and a brother, Gus. The body is in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St Peter's; visiting after 7 p.m. today. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St Peter's Catholic Church, Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday Aug 26, 1988 Doucette, Donna Marie — 51, Ingonish Beach, died Wednesday at home. Born in Toronto, she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Ellen Hawley. She was a member of St. Peter's Parish, Ingonish Beach. She is survived by her

husband, Eugene; two daughters, Gena Marie, Theresa Marlene (Mrs. Greg MacDougall), both of Ingonish Beach; three sisters, Elizabeth George, Agnes Fitzpatrick, Margaret Hawley, all of Toronto; a brother, Alexander, Ingonish Beach. She was predeceased by a brother, John; three sisters, Georgina, Mary Ann, Getty. The body is In Fillmore Whitman Funeral Home, North Ingonish. Funeral win be 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Church, Father Paul MacGillivary officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday Mar 22, 1985 Arthur Russell Bowser, 73, Halifax, died Thursday at the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, he served in the Canadian armed forces from 1943-46. He later worked as a brakeman for the CNR until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, May Ethel MacDonald; four daughters, Frances Hill, Eileen Brightman, and Kathleen, all of Halifax; and Barbara McCully, Antigonish; two sons, Arthur, Halifax; Patrick, White's Lake; six grandchildren. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Stephen's Church, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday July 17, 1990 SCHULTZ, Mary (Theresa) — 68, Halifax, died Monday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Florence Sampson. She is survived by a son, Constable Martin Schultz, Fort Queppelle, Sask.; a daughter, Darlene (Mrs. Allain Despaties), Portsmouth, England; three sisters, Gladys Merlin, Julia Briand, both of Halifax; Mary O'Brien, L'Ardoise; two brothers, Bert, Montreal; Francis, Halifax; four grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Graham; a sister, Laura. The body is in Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home, visiting 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph's Church, Rev. Donald Belland officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be .made to Canadian Cancer Society. Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 5, 1968 DANIEL JOSEPH COTIE, 96, of Grand Greve, Richmond County, was buried in Holy Angels Church cemetery in L'Ardoise Thursday He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs. Jeremiah Cotie. Surviving are his wife, nine sons, Albert and Edgar, Grand Greve; Daniel, Halifax; Lauchie, Westville: Gerald, Dartmouth; John, Meaford, Ont.; Nicholas, Halifax; Alfred, St. Peter's; Gordon, Ont.; seven daughters, Catherine (Mrs. Herchell Cordell), California; Margaret (Mrs. Bev Harris), Dartmouth; Ann (Mrs. Gordon Kerman), Ont.; Theresa (Mrs. William LeBlanc), Westville: Helen, Ont.; Norma (Mrs. L. J. Power), Ont.: Mildred (Mrs. Paul Roy), Halifax; 64 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 17, 1969 MRS. BERTHA LAFFORD, 82, wife of Hilary Lafford, Grand Greve , Richmond County, Cape Breton, was buried in St. Peter's Cemetery following services at St. Peter's Church. She was born in West Quoddv, the daughter of the late Jennie and Richmond Gammon. She lived in Halifax and Sheet Harbor until two years ago. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Kathleen, (Mrs. Danny Shay), Winchester, Mass.; one granddaughter; three sisters, Nettie, (Mrs. James Butler), Sheet Harbor; Esther, (Mrs. Albert Gilbert); Halifax; and Kathleen, (Mrs. Frank Whitman), Beaver Harbor; her step-mother, Mrs. Minnie Gammon; six half-sisters, Sadie (Mrs. John Richards); Mainette; Frances (Mrs. Tom Foxlan), and Elsie, of Halifax; Ruby (Mrs. Arthur Osborne), Dartmouth; Daisy (Mrs. Arnold O'Brien), Pictou; one half-brother, Jack Gammon, Halifax; three stepbrothers, Orman, New Brunswick; Percy, Dartmouth; Tom, Spryfield; several nieces and nephews.

Chronicle Herald Friday June 7, 1985 ANTIGONISH – Albert Joseph Sampson, 77, 14 Arbor Dr., Antigonish, died Thursday at home. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Edmund and Sophie (Martell) Sampson. At an early age, he moved to Havre Boucher where he attended St. Paul's School. He moved to Detroit where he worked for several years with Hudson Motors. Returning to Havre Boucher in the 1930s, he worked at Co-op fisheries and DeCoste and Sons Construction. In 1962, he moved to Antigonish where he was employed at St. Francis Xavier University in the maintenance department. He was a member of St. Ninian's Parish and the Secular Order of St. Augustine. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary MacDonald; two daughters. Thelma (Mrs. Joe Melski), Sydney; Dolly (Mrs. William Bennett), East Havre Boucher, three sons, Sonny and Howard, both of Havre Boucher; Jerome, Linwood; a brother, Tommie, Sydney, two sisters, Margaret Evong, Sydney; Mary Darveau, Quebec; a half-brother, Fred Mombourquette. New Glasgow, two foster children, Josie Bastillo and Amelia Ramos, both of Honduras; 27 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Martha Fougere; two daughters, Pearl and Irene; three brothers, Simon, John and Cornelius; a sister, Mary. The body will be in Curry Brothers Funeral Home, Antigonish, after 2 p.m. today. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday in St Ninian's Cathedral, Rev. Paul Murphy officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 5, 1981 POMQUET - Jennie Carolina O'Brian, 91, of Pomquet, died Sunday in Willow Lodge Nursing Home, Tatamagouche. Born in Pomquet, she was a daughter of the late Docity and Selina (Fougere) Boudreau. She lived in Massachusetts for about 60 years. Surviving are two sisters, Hattie (Mrs. Alex J. Benoit), Pomquet; Mrs. Mary Eva Cullen, Stellarton; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence; four sisters, Mary, Georgina, Rachel, Sadie; a brother, Joe. The body is in Curry's Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral service will be 11 am Wednesday in St. Croix Church, Pomquet, Rev. Peter Baccardax officiating with burial in the parish cemetery at a later date. Chronicle Herald Saturday July 3, 1982 Victor C. Sampson Victor Charles Sampson, 56, of 3010 Cnnnolly Street, Halifax, died Friday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, he was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the Royal Canadian Legion, Scotia branch, and the Firefighters Club. He was employed at the Woodside Beverage Room, Dartmouth. Surviving besides his wife, the former Eva June Murphy, are three daughters, Jeanette (Mrs. Barry Murphy) and Glenda, (Mrs. Vernon MacBournie), both of Dartmouth; Patricia, at home; two sons, Victor, Shearwater, and Stephen, Montreal; three sisters, Stella, Halifax; Evelyn, Sackville, and Edna, Halifax; a brother Roy, Sackville, and six grandchildren. The body is in Lindsay's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Monday in St. Catherine's Church, Halifax, with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Lower Sackville. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Jan 4, 1977 Donald Marchand MONTREAL - Donald Marchand, 43, formerly of Port Royal, Cape Breton, died Sunday in Montreal General Hospital. Born in Port Royal, he was a son of Edward Marchand and the late Lorraine (Rogers) Marchand. Surviving besides his wife, the former Doris Shea, are a daughter, Debbie, Halifax; a son, Greg, Montreal; a sister, Madeline (Mrs. Leo Callahan), Halifax; a brother, Leonard, Halifax. Besides his mother, he was predeceased by a sister, Marie. The body will be at Arichat Funeral Home Wednesday night. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Chronicle Herald Monday Mar 6, 1989 LEBLANC, Matthew — 65, 123 Shore Rd., Sydney Mines, died Saturday at Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Florence, he was a son of the late Joseph Matthew and Elizabeth (Craig) LeBlanc. He lived in Sydney Mines most of his life. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. He was a veteran of World War Two and a member of Breton Branch No. 8, Royal Canadian Legion. He was employed with Devco for 37 years. He was a member of Santa Maria Council, 2024, K.O.C. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Harbour View Hospital. He was a past vice-president of the United Mine Workers. He is survived by his wife, the former Catherine Elliott; three daughters, Mary Arlene (Mrs. Martin Guest), Fort McMurray, Alta.; Paula (Mrs. Leonard Coakley), Georges River; Judith (Mrs. Darrell Brennan), Bras d'Or; five sons, Matthew J., Joel Elliott, both of Fort McMurray; Daniel, Saint John, N.B.; Gregory, Marcel, at home; a brother, Joseph, Edmonton; a half-sister Annie Devoe, Alder Point; a half-brother, Roddie Gillis, Sydney Mines; seven grandchildren. He was predeceaesd by a half-brother, Daniel Gillis. The body will be in Francis Funeral Home, 7 p.m. Monday. Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Immaculate Conception Church, Rev. J.A. MacNeil officiating. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Jan 14, 1974 YARMOUTH - Emile Landry, 60, of Yarmouth died Saturday in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born at Amirault Hill, he was a son of Edmund Landry and the late Lucille (Saulnier) Landry. He is survived by five daughters, Louise (Mrs. Donald Sweeney), Anne (Mrs. Nathan Goodwin), and Verna (Mrs. Raymond Maillet), all of Melbourne; Lucille (Mrs. Darrell Wood), Ontario; Susan, at home; three sons, Ernest, Melbourne; Arnold, Ontario; James, at home; four sisters, Lorraine (Mrs. Frank DeViller), Louise (Mrs. Gerald Gaudet), Evelyn (Mrs. Edward Doucette), and Helen (Mrs. Clifford Hibson), all of Yarmouth; five brothers, Homer, Ernie and Eddie, all of Amirault Hill; Pius, Sand Beach; Alcide, Yarmouth; 22 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife three years ago. The body is at R M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral service will be held today at to a.m. in Notre Dame Church, Yarmouth, Rev. Clarence Thibeau officiating. Burial will be in Our Lady of Calvary cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Oct 05, 1970 MRS. MARGARET JANE LANDRY, Yarmouth, died at home Friday. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harrington. She is survived by her husband, Emile; three sons, James, Yarmouth; Arnold, Ontario; Ernest, Melbourne; five daughters, Louise (Mrs. Donald Sweeney), Yarmouth; Verna (Mrs Raymond Mailman), Melbourne; Anne (Mrs. Nathan Goodwin), Melbourne; Lucille (Mrs. Darrell Wood), Ontario; Susan, al home; two brothers, Melvin and Laurence, both of Melbourne: two sisters, Josephine (Mrs. Raymond Comeau), Melbourne; Mrs. Edith (Ward), in the U.S.A.; 15 grandchildren. The body is at Huskilson's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be today at 2 p.m. in Notre Dame Church, Yarmouth. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Jan 10, 1972 ROCKY BAY - Mrs. Henry Doyle, 60, of Rocky Bay, Richmond County, was buried in the church cemetery following funeral service in the Chez Garden Funeral Home, Arichat with Rev. J. Mombourquette officiating. Born in Poulamond, Richmond County, the former Anita Marie Landry, she was a daughter of the late Lamond and Marine (LeBlanc) Landry. Her husband predeceased her. She was a well known resident of Richmond County and held the position of postmistress for 24 years. She is survived by one daughter, Jean (Mrs. Joe Murphy), Toronto; three sons, Earl, Kentville; Hubert, Pondville; and Roy, Halifax; four sisters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Walter Paon), Martinique; Mae (Mrs. Wilfred Forgeron), West Arichat; Margaret (Mrs. Walter Landry), and Anna (Mrs. Francis Landry), both of Boston, Mass.; six brothers, Frankie, Poulamond; Tom, Halifax; Wallace, Henry, Wilfred and Elmer, all of Boston, Mass. She was predeceased by one sister and one brother.

Chronicle Herald Tuesday Feb 26, 1980 WESTHILL, ONT – Mrs. Edith Volk, 59 of Westhill, and formerly of Florence, Cape Breton, died Sunday at home. Born In Florence, the was the former Edith LeBlanc, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Peter LEBlanc. A resident of Westhill for the past 40 years, she was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Surviving are a son John, Scarborough, Ont; a brother, Elmer, Bras d'Or; six sisters, Helen (Mrs. Arnold Baxendale) and Mrs. Irene Penney, both of Sydney Mines; Josephine (Cupie) Penny, Wreck Cove; Muriel (Mrs. Louis Rasmussen), Scarborough; Millie (Mrs. Cyril Reashore), Florence, and Honey (Mrs. Rod Hopkins), Agincoourt, Ont. She was predeceased by her husband John and a brother George Claude. Funeral will take place in Westhill. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Aug 18, 1982 Mrs. Stella Dorothy Kelly, 65, of Halifax, died Tuesday in Halifax. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of Charles and Alexina Sampson. She is survived by four sons, Roy and Kenneth, both of Lower Sackville; Lawrence, Moncton, and Allan, Halifax; five daughters, Marie (Mrs. Douglas Findlay), Halifax; Ann (Mrs. Cyril Gates), Dartmouth; Norma (Mrs. Robert Begg), Lower Sackville; Helen (Mrs. Sandor Varga), Falmouth, and Joan; ("Mrs. James Stilson), London, Ont.; two sisters, Evelyn (Mrs. Ron Gillis), Lower Sackville, and Edna (Mrs. William Carter), Halifax; a brother, Roy, Lower Sackville; 17 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur, five brothers and two sisters. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick's Church, Halifax, with burial In Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Fund. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Apr 23, 1986 Harry Gilbert Sampson. 80, of Dartmouth, died Tuesday in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late James and Susan (Bennett) Sampson. Retired from Dartmouth Marine Slips, be was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. Dartmouth. He is survived by a son, Harry Jr., Head Jeddore; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Styles, Dartmouth; a sister, Mrs Sadie Sampson, Halifax; two brothers, James and Bernard, both of Halifax; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Stella, and an infant sister. The body is in Mattatall's Funeral Home, Portland Street, Dartmouth. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Peter's Church, Dartmouth. Burial will be in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Chronicle Herald Friday Feb 6, 1987 Roy Sampson, 57, 22 Sharon Drive, Lower Sackville, died Wednesday in Halifax Infirmary Hospital. Born in Halifax, be was a son of the late Charles and Effie (Hiltz) Sampson. He worked for the Canadian National Railway and Via Railway for 42 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Heneretta Joseph; two sisters, Edna (Mrs. William Carter), Halifax; Evelyn (Mrs. Roderick Gillis), Lower Sackville; an aunt, several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by a sister. Stella; five brothers, Harry, Bert, Jim, Alfred, Vic. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Lower Sackville. No visiting hours. Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Monday in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church. Lower Sackville, Rev. O'Neil officiating. Body will be cremated. Donations may be made to Nova Scotia Heart Foundation. Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 4, 1974 HALFWAY COVE - Freeman David George, 82, of Halfway Cove, Guysborough County, died Thursday in Halifax. Born at Halfway Cove, he was the son of the late Joseph and Johannah (Ryter) George. He was a fisherman. He is

survived by five sons, Joseph, Queensport; Robert, Anahim, Calif.; Donald, Montreal; Stanley, Kingston, Ont.; Freeman, Hazel Hill, Guysborough County; four daughters, Doris (Mrs. H. D. Wickwire), Halifax: Vivian (Mrs. Robert McQuinn) Montreal; Georgina (Mrs. R. E. Burgess), Mississauga Ont: Mabel (Mrs. Aubrey Jamieson), Halfway Cove; a sister, Marion, (Mrs. Harold Snider), New Glasgow; 27 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Annie Kinney; and one son. Vernon. The body will be transferred to his residence for funeral service and interment. Chronicle Herald Thursday Jan 17, 1991 WHALEN, Mary Sarah – 85, Richmond Villa, St. Peter’s, formerly of D’Escousse, died Wednesday in Richmond Villa. Born in St. Margaret’s N.B., she was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Augustine Whalen. She was predeceased by her first husband, Francis Bona; her second husband, Joe Pettipas; two sisters. The body is in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 11 a.m., Friday in St. Hyacinth’s Church, D’Escousse, Rev. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial at a later date. Donations may be made to St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery Fund. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Feb 14, 1984 Mrs. Irene Lauretta Penney, 103 Fraser Avenue, Sydney Mines, died Monday at Sydney City Hospital. . Born in Florence, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late John Peter and Willena (King) Leblanc. She lived in Sydney Mines for the past 13 years and was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. North Sydney. She was employed with R.G. Sainthill, North Sydney. She is survived by two daughters. Geraldine (Gerri), Halifax and Janet, Sydney; five sisters, Helen, (Mrs. Arnold Baxendale), Sydney Mines: Mrs. Josephine, (Cupi) Penney, Wreck Cove; Mildred (Mrs. Cyril Reashore), Florence; Muriel (Mrs Louis Rasmussen), Scarborough. Ont.: Theresa Idella (Honey) (Mrs. Rod Hopkins), Agincourt, Ont. She predeceased by a sister Edith (Mrs. John Volt); two brothers, Elmer and George Claude. The body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 4.15 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church. North Sydney. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart Foundation. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Apr 19, 1978 INVERNESS - Bernard Poirier, 98, of Inverness died Sunday at home. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Webb, Inverness; Mrs Mary Chaisson, Margaree; 27 grandchildren, 39 ; great-grandchildren: and a great-great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Ann MacKinnon, three sons, Simon, Gustavus, Jimmy, and three grandsons. The body is at Rod MacDonald's Funeral Home, Inverness. Funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Stella Maris Catholic Church. Rev Stanley MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Aug 13, 1979 ALDER POINT – Hubert Willis Devoe, 71, of Alder Point, died at Harbour View Hospital, Sydney Mines, on Saturday. Born at Alder Point, he was the son of the late Fred and Elizabeth (LeBlanc) Devoe. A retired ocean diver, he was an adherent of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Pearl White; two daughters, Marilyn, (Mrs William Day), Alder Point; Viola (Mrs. Austin Fitzgerald), Baddeck; five sons; Gordon, Wayne, Brent, and David, all of Alder Point; and Derick, Sydney Mines; six sisters, Mrs. Elsie Marsh, Mill Creek; Mrs. Mary Colter, Portland, Oregon; Sabina (Mrs. John MacDonald) Sydney Mines; Della (Mrs. Thomas Gaskell), Bras d'Or; Mary (Mrs. James Fry), Florence; and Mrs. Margaret Chapman, New Brunswick; six brothers, Russell and Clarence, Alder Point; Elmer and William, Florence; Thomas, St Catharines, Ont.; Charles, Toronto; and a number of grandchildren. He

was predeceased by a son, Reginald; a brother, Ernest; and a sister Bernetta. Funeral service will be held in the Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, Monday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Brookside cemetery. Chronicle Herald Thursday Nov 24, 1983 BRAMBER - George Nelson McNamara, 67, of Bramber, Hants County, died Tuesday at home. Born in Bramber, he was a son of the late Ernest and Florence (Kelly) McNamara. He is survived by three daughters, Ellen, Greenfield; Carol and Agnes, both of Ontario; five sons, Johnny, Ernest, Henry, Alex, and Norman, all in Ontario; a stepson, David, Newport Station; two brothers, Albert, Kentville; Douglas, British Columbia; two sisters, Bertha and Madeline, both of Halifax; 31 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. He was presdeceased by a sisters Inez and a daughter Shirley. The body is in J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Summerville, Hants County, where the funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, Rev. George Spencer officiating, with burial in Loyal Hill Cemetery, Summerville. Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 17, 1969 Mrs. Anne Abraham, of 90 south Park Street, Halifax, widow of John Abraham died yesterday in St. Vincent's Guest Home. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late James and Anne Marie Sampson. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. The body is at Cruickshank's Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral Mass will be held 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Basilica. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Nov 25, 1985 FLORENCE - Anthony Joseph Devoe, 27, of 99 Shore Road, Florence, Sydney Mines, died Sunday as a result of a fire in his home. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of James and Victoria (MacKinnon) Devoe. He was employed in the construction industry for several years. He lived in Florence most of his life and was a member of Stephen's Parish. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Theresa MacLellan; a daughter, Jolene, at home; seven sisters, Patricia, Florence; Mary Ellen, Edmonton; Barbara (Mrs. Bob Denbow), Victoria, B.C.; Debbie and Faith (Mrs. Greg Perry), both of Dartmouth; Theresa, Edmonton; Patricia Ann, Florence; five brothers, Tommy, Edmonton; Charlie, Alder Point; Roddie, Dartmouth; Joseph and James, both of Sydney Mines. The body will be In Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, after 7 p.m today. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church, Florence, Rev. J. Cote officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Feb 17, 1970 GEORGE SAMPSON, 83, of 7 Wood Avenue, New Waterford, died yesterday in New Waterford Hospital. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Sampson of L'Ardoise. He is survived by his wife, the former Annie LaPierre; nine sons, Jim, Clydie, Gordie, Ray, Alonzo, all of Halifax; Pat and Donnie, Vancouver; Sidney, Kingston, Ontario; and Joseph, New Waterford. Two sisters, Mrs. Arms Gulien, Halifax; and Mrs. Mary Lietiser, L'Ardoise. One son, Bill is dead. The body is at the V. J. McGilllvray Funeral Home, New Waterford, Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Chronicle Herald Monday May 6, 1985 NEW GLASGOW - Clyde Samuel McNamara, of 281 Brother Street, New Glasgow, formerly of Almont Avenue, died Sunday in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Parrsboro, he was a son of the late Gerald Irving and Florence (Baxter) McNamara. He lived in New Glasgow most of his married life and was a member of St. George's Anglican Church. He was a retired circulation manager with The Halifax Herald Limited. He was a member of Euclid Masonic Lodge, 92, New Glasgow. He is survived by, a sister, Jean (Mrs. Arthur Duffy), Parrsboro; several nieces and

nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Hilda Potter, and a brother, Gerald. The body will be in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, after 7 p.m. today. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in St. George's Anglican Church, Rev. James Purchase officiating. Burial will be in Lorne Street cemetery. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Feb 5, 1992 SAMPSON, Mary May — 71,6285 Liverpooi St., Halifax, died Tuesday in Northwood Centre. Born in Louisdale, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Eva (Samson) Jefirey. She is survived by a daughter, Lyn (Mrs. Kevin Wagner), Halifax; an adopted son, Bobby Sheehan, Boston; five brothers; Albert, Edmonton; Joseph, Halifax; Norman, Leo, both of Louisdale; Arthur, Truro, five sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Vince Messervey), Montreal; Kathleen, (Mrs. Joseph Benedan), Mrs. Beatrice Birt, Josephine (Mrs. Arthur Joyce), all of Louisdale; Mrs. Rita Marcotte, Halifax; a granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Francis; two brothers, Alfred, Wlllard. Funeral will be 11 am. Thursday in St Catherine's Church, Halifax, Rev. Gerald David officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Chronicle Herald Saturday Feb 21, 1981 Maurice J. Peters, 84, of 6522 Vienna Street, Halifax, died Friday in Camp Hill Hospital. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late George and Edesse (Landry) Peters. He was a veteran of the First World War and was employed on the Halifax waterfront for 45 years. He is survived by two sons, Bernard, Halifax, and Vernon, Ottawa; a daughter Marie (Mrs. William Dishlin), Halifax; a brother Existe, L'Ardoise; three sisters, Mrs. Kate MacAulduff, in P.E.I; Matilda (Mrs. M. Egan), Halifax, and Mrs. Sophie Nickerson, in the U.S., nine grandchildren and a great-grandson. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Della Stone; six brothers, Sylvester, Wallace, Wilfred, Charlie-Ned, Martin and George; three sisters, Emeline, Rebeccah and Lisar. The body is in Cruikshank's Funeral Home. Funeral will be in St. Theresa's Church 10 a.m. Monday, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Chronicle Herald Saturday Aug 12, 1978 Joseph Sampson - Joseph Francis Xavier Sampson, 65, Halifax, died Thursday at home. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sampson. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a retired motor transport worker at HMC Dockyard. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary May Jeffrey: a daughter, Lynnvola, at home; three sisters, Evangeline, Oklahoma; Betty, New York; Blanch, Arichat; three brothers, Norman, Waltham, Mass.; Aloysuis, in Alberta; Amos, Louisdale. He was predeceased by a daughter, Darlene; two sisters, Viola and Bernadette; and a brother, Eddy. The body is at J. A. Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday in St. Catherine's Church. Chronicle Herald May 6, 1981 PETIT DE GRAT -Funeral for Violet Mary Boudreau, 73, of Petit de Grat was held Tuesday in St. Joseph's Church here. Born in Cape Auget, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Jane DeCoste. She was a member of St. Joseph's Women's Catholic League. She is survived by her husband Francis; four sons, Stanley, Arlington. Mass.; Laurier, St. Catharines, Ont.; Philip, Petit de Grat, and Vernon, Arichat; a daughter Paula (Mrs. Barry White), Moncton; three brothers, Leonard, Gloucester, Mass.; Clifford and Jeffrey, Arichat; two sisters, Arlene (Mrs. Godfrey Boudreau), Halifax, and Delima (Mrs. Elbert LeBlanc), Arichat; 15 grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother Charles and a sister Evelyn (Mrs. Raymond Sampson). Rev. Daniel Doucet officiated at the funeral. Burial was in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat.

Chronicle Herald May 24, 1975 St. PETER’S -Mrs. Lester Burke, 69, died Thursday en route to hospital in Antigonish. Born in Carter’s Cove, Richmond County, she was the former Mary Josephine Carter, a daughter of the late James and Margaret (MacNeil) Carter. Surviving besides her husband, are four daughters, Esther (Mrs. M Albertson), Montreal; Margaret (Mrs. Patrick Sampson), St. Peter's; Louise (Mrs. Allan Paon), Martinique; Selina, Truro; four brothers, Michael, Toronto; Hugh, James and Murdock, all of Sampsonville; three sisters Mrs. Catherine MacDonald, St. Peter's; Sarah (Mrs. Louie Flynn), Montreal; Elsie (Mrs. John Bray), French Cove; 18 grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters. The body is at her home. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be to the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Saturday May 24, 1975 ALDER POINT - Ernest Devoe, 66, of Alder Point, died Friday in Sydney Mines. Born in Alder Point, he was a an of the late Frederick and Mary (LeBlanc) Devoe. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church and was a retired miner and fish plant employee. He is survived by two daughters, Helen (Mrs. John Saunders), Sydney Mines; Bernette (Mrs. James Carey), Sydney; four sons, Albert, Stanley and Melvin, all of Alder Point; Earl, Bras d'Or; six sisters, Elsie (Mrs. William Marsh), Mill Creek; Mary Eva (Mrs. M. Coulter), Portland, Ore.; Della (Mrs. Tom Gaskell), Bras d'Or; Sebina (Mrs. John MacDonald), Sydney Mines; Margaret (Mrs. Maynard Chapman), New Brunswick; seven brothers, Elmer and William, both of Florence; Hubert, Clarence and Russell, all of Alder Point; Charles and Thomas, both of Ontario; 45 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, He was predeceased by his wife, the former Matildea Whyte. The body is at Filmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Chronicle Herald Saturday May 02, 1992 LANDRY, Gerard Joseph — 67, Amiraults Hill, Yarmouth County, died April 30, 1992, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Amiraults Hill, he was a son of the late Mande and Celeste (Saulnier) Landry. He was a veteran of the Second World War. He is survived by his wife, the former Theresa Deveau; a son, Lionel, Amiraults Hill; a daughter, Myra Bourque, Amiraults Hill; a brother, Eric, Toronto, Ont; five sisters, Jeanne Bourque, Pleasant Lake, Yarmouth County; Muriel Doucette, Amiraults Hill; Ella Jollimore, Jollimore, Halifax County, Amanda Blinn, Belliveau Cove, Digby County; Ismay Hogan, South Weymouth, Mass:; four grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Jobie. The body is in H. M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Albert Street, Yarmouth, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Sunday, where prayers will be 8 p.m. Sunday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday in Holy Family Church, Amiraults Hill. Rev, Liboire Amirault officiating. Burial will be in Holy Family Parish Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Holy Family Church Cemetery Fund. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Oct 2, 1991 LANDRY, Rose Emna — 64, Tidal View Manor, Yarmouth, formerly of Tusket, Yarmouth County, died Tuesday in the manor. Born in Wakefield, Mass., she was a daughter of the late Albert and Agnes (LeBlanc) Landry. She is survived by five brothers, Fidelis, Carlton, Yarmouth County, Arthur, Albert, both of Amirault's Hill, Yarmouth County; Robert, Yarmouth; Elender, Carlton; two sisters, Bernadette, Yarmouth; Celestine, Meteghan River, Digby County. She was predeceased by a brother. The body is in H. M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 am Thursday in Holy Family Church, Amirault's Hill, Rev. Raymond Melanson officiating. Burial will be in Holy Family Pariah Cemetery, Amirault's Hill. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Chronicle Herald Monday Jan 23, 1984 AMIRAULT HILL - Joseph Edward (Eddie) Landry, 64, of Amirault Hill died Saturday at home. Born in Amirault Hill, he was a son of the late Edmond and Lucy (Saulnier) Landry. He was a fisherman. He is survived by his wife the former Leona Marie Sherman, four sons, Roman, Irvin, David, all of Amirault Hill; Joseph, Wolfville; two daughters, Joyce (Mrs. Keith DeLong), Dartmouth; Connie (Mrs. Duberger Robitaille), Amirault Hill; three brothers, Ernie, Amirault Hill; Pius, Sand Beach; Alcide, Yarmouth; four sisters, Louise (Mrs. Gerald Gaudet), Evelyn (Mrs. Edward Doucet), Helen (Mrs. Clifford Hipson), Lorraine (Mrs, Frank Diviller), alt of Yarmouth; and seven grandchildren. The body is in H. M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral will be 11 a.m. today in Holy Family Church, Amirault Hill, Rev. Louis Comeau officiatmg, with burial in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Oct 02, 1991 LANDRY, Loretta Marie — 53, Yarmouth, died Sunday in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Amirault’s Hill, Yarmouth County, she was a daughter of Matilda (Hubbard) Landry, Amirault's Hill, and the late Edward Landry. She was a member of Note Dame Catholic Church, Yarmouth. She is survived by a son, Craig, Yarmouth; two brothers, Flavian, Larry, both of Yarmouth; a sister, Reta, Yarmouth; a granddaughter. The body is in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, prayers will be 8 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, Rev.P. O’Meara, officiating. Burial will be in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Victorian Order of Nurses, Yarmouth Branch. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Oct 10, 1984 YARMOUTH - James Edward Landry, 80, of 113 Main Street, Yarmouth, died Tuesday In Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Amlrault's Hill, he was a son of the late William Cry and Thilomen (Muise) Landry. He was a laborer and worked In a Yarmouth box factory. He is survived by his wife, Matilda Regina Hubbard; two sons, Joseph Larry and Flavien, both at home; two daughters, Marie and Rita (Mrs. Clyde Higby), both of Yarmouth; a sister, Leonie Stewart and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by four brothers, Henry, Albert, Leander and Jean Pierre; and a sister, Kathleen. The body is In Huskilson'n Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Holy Family Church, Amirault's Hill, Rev. Harland D'Eon officiating, with burial In the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Saturday Feb 17, 1979 NORTH SYDNEY - John Devoe, 95, of RR 3, George's River, Cape Breton County, died Friday in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in the Magdelene Islands, he was a resident of Cape Breton most of his life; working in all of its coal mines. Surviving are his wife, the former Julia Arsenault; five sons, John and Wilfred, both of George's River: Edgar, Bras d'Or; John Augustine, Halifax; Daniel, Ottawa; three daughters, Lena (Mrs. John Taylor), George's River; Mrs. Theresa MacDonald, Halifax; Viola (Mrs. C. J. Pettus ) Pettawawa, Ont.; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The body will be at the W. J. Dooley Funeral Home today after 1 p.m. Funeral mass will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or, Rev. Father Maclnnis officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery in the spring. Chronicle Herald Monday Jan 12, 1981 GEORGE'S RIVER - Mrs. John Devoe, 73, of George's River, died Sunday in St. Rita Hospital, Sydney. Born in North Sydney, the former Hilda Mary Davis, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Maude (Evans) Davis. She was a member of St. Joseph's parish, Bras d'Or, and Bras d'Or Senior Citizens Club. Surviving besides her husband are two

sons, Alphonse, Kingston, and Gerald, Ottawa; four sisters, Josephine (Mrs. Harry Remple), Saskatoon, Elizabeth (Mrs. Angus Morrison), Windsor, Ont., Ann (Mrs. Edward Mills), Enfield, and Mrs. Frances Wood worth, Halifax; 19 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Samuel and Gerald. The body is in W. J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Saturday Mar 21, 1981 Mrs. Mary Beatrice McNamara, 80, of Dartmouth, formerly of Saint John, died Thursday in Oceanview Manor. Born in Saint John, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Stanton. She is survived by two sons, George, Saint John, and Angus, Dartmouth; and several grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband George. The body is in Brennan’s Funeral Home, Saint John. Funeral will be Sunday in Saint John Chronicle Herald Thursday Sept 29, 1983 PORT HOOD - Florence McNamara, 81, Port Hood, died Monday in Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. Born in Port Hood, she was a daughter of the late Hughie and Mary (MacDonald) Livingston. She is survived by five daughters, Jean (Mrs. Leonard McCann) and Evelyn (Mrs. Stan Henderson), both of Toronto; Mary (Mrs. Alex Graham) and Elizabeth (Mrs. Bruce Merrill), both of Cape Cod; Mabel (Mrs. Frank Cambria), Boston; six sons, Joseph, Port Hood; Patrick, Peter and Harold, all of Windsor, Ont.; Thomas and Arthur, both of Boston; a sister, Elizabeth (Mrs. Peter Holleran), Boston; 53 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael; a daughter, Emily and a daughter in infancy; a son, Frederick; and three sisters, Annie, Jessie and Catherine. The body is in Port Hood Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, in St. Peter's Church, Port Hood, Rev. Floyd officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Thursday Sept 29, 1983 Hilda Mary Doucette, 62, of Gordon B. Isnor Manor, Halifax, died Tuesday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Little River Harbour, she was the daughter of Rose Alma Boudreau and the late Henry Boudreau. She is survived by a son Gregory, Mississauga, Ont.; a brother, Henry, Greenwood; 11 sisters, Laura (Mrs. Norman Newell), Katie (Mrs. Carrol Pothier), Ida (Mrs. Paul Pothier), Effie (Mrs. Leonard Muise), Sister Theresa Boudreau, all of Halifax; Elise (Mrs. Daniel MacIsaac), Cochituiate, Mass.; Louise (Mrs. Harry Jennings), and Violet, both of California; Lillian (Mrs. John O'Hearn), Arichat; Charlotte (Mrs. Gerald Wardrope), Mount Denson; Annette (Mrs. Joseph Pothier), Wedgeport; and three grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Alfred. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Michael's Church, Spryfield, Rev. John Williams officiating, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Chronicle Herald Feb 3, 1964 Joseph MacNamara New Waterford – The funeral of Joseph MacNamara, 44, a former No. 16 mine employee, will be held today. Requiem mass will be at St. Agnes Church at 9 a.m. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. MacNamara, who had been ill several years, was a son of John MacNamara of Scotchtown. Surviving are his wife, the former Marjorie Hickey; four daughters, Rita, Claire, Jean and Joanne; sons, Joseph, John, Edmund; two brothers, George, New Waterford; Leonard, Toronto; six sisters, Mrs. Hector MacNeil, Mrs. William Hinchey, New Waterford; Mrs. Chester Jewer, Montreal; Mrs. J. Jackson, Toronto; Mrs. Joe Gerrard, Lake Ainslie; Mrs. Isabel Odo, Glace Bay. Chronicle Herald

Monday Aug 6, 2001 DEVEAU, Melinda Mary — 89, Richmond Villa, St Peter's, died August 2, 2001, in the villa. Born in Sampsonville, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Samson) Samson. Surviving are son, Joseph (Annette), Marystown, Nfld.: brothers, Whiley, Daniel Y. and Theodore, all of St Peter's; sisters, Lila Carter, Genevieve Carter, Margaret "Peggy” Savoy, all of St Peter's; grandchildren, Joanne Deveau Murphy, Moncton; Darren Deveau, Marystown, Nfld.; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Jared Murphy, Moncton. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis; brothers, Enos, Martin, Bernard, Patrick; sisters, Mary Melinda, Delrosa, Beatrice, Grace. Visitation 2-4 p.m. today in Meteghan Funeral Home. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Meteghan, Rev. Louis Comeau officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. Chronicle Herald Friday Aug 26, 1988 SAMPSON, Margaret Elizabeth — 73, of 778 George St., Sydney, died Wednesday in Sydney City Hospital. Born in Lower L’Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Murphy) McGrath. She was a member of St. Joseph's parish. She is survived by two daughters, Helen (Mrs. Dick Gushing), Bridgewater; Barbara (Mrs. Kevin Greig), Westmount: a son, Rev. Russell, St. Vincent, West Indies; three sisters, Mrs. Mildred (Dolly) Landry and Mrs. Kate Sampson, both of Lower L'Ardoise; Mrs. Agnes McNeil, Halifax; a brother, Billy, Halifax: a grandson. She was predeceased by her husband, Patrick; a sister, Sarah Ann; two brothers, Robert and Thomas. The body will be in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel 7-9 p.m. today and in Holy Guardian Angel Church Hall, L'Ardoise, from Saturday until 3 p.m. Sunday, when the funeral will be held, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scarborough Foreign Missions Society, or Canadian Cancer Society, Sydney branch. Chronicle Herald Thursday Sept 26, 1985 SYDNEY - Funeral service for Glen Henry Boudreau, 36, of Polomond, Richmond County, was held Saturday in St. Hyacinth Church, D'Escousse. Rev. Allen MacMillan officiated. He died Sept 19 in Sydney City Hospital. Born in Polomond, he was a son of Gerald and Marion Boudreau of Polomond. He is survived by his wife, Pam Fougere; three daughters Diane, Trina, and Julie, all at home; and a brother, Eric, Pictou County. He was predeceased by a brother, Norman, and a sister, Dianne. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Aug 2, 1972 Laurence John Gracie, 19, of Kingston, Ont., a member of the Canadian Armed Forces stationed at CFB Kingston, died Thursday as the result of a car accident. Born in Halifax, tie was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gracie of Dartmouth. Surviving besides his parents are two sisters, Elizabeth, at home; and Sylvia (Mrs. Brian Jackson), Dartmouth. The body will be at the Dartmouth Funeral Home after Thursday morning. Funeral service will be held Friday at 9 a.m., in St. Peter's Church, Dartmouth, with burial In Gate of Heaven cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Feb 19, 1968 Mrs. Mary Virginia Richard, 57, of 39 Bennett Street, Sydney, wife of Clifford Richard, died Saturday at Sydney City Hospital. She was born in L’Ardoise, Cape Breton, the daughter of Mrs. Laura Marchand and the late Miller Marchand. Surviving besides her husband, are two sons, John Vernon, Joseph Francis; and one daughter, Frances Ann (Mrs. Harry MacNeil), all of Sydney; two sisters, Margaret (Mrs. James J. Boudreau), Grand Lake Road, Cape Breton; Maude (Mrs. Bernard Sampson), Toronto; six brothers, Joseph and Adelar, Louidale, Cape Breton, Elias, Bert, Gerald, and Louis, all of Sydney. Funeral service will be held today at 9 a.m. at St, Augustine’s Church, Sydney. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Nov 4, 1981 Miss Mary Sampson, 51, of 2449 Windsor Street Halifax, died Tuesday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Dominic and Veronica (Briand) Sampson. She was an employee of Victoria General Hospital for more than 31 years, until retiring in September. Surviving are five brothers, Daniel, Sydney; John, Halifax; Arthur, Victoria, B.C.; Fred, Lower L’Ardoise and Richard, Dartmouth; five sisters, Edna and Christina (Mrs. Fred Winters), both of Halifax; Rose (Mrs. Gordon Lawrence) and Mrs. Laura Charlesworth, both of Victoria, B.C., and Gladys (Mrs. Joe Mombourquette), Lower L'Ardoise. The body is in L'Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be 10 a. m. Friday in Guardian Angel Roman Catholic Church, with burial in L'Ardoise Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 5, 1981 Charles V. DeRoach - Charles Vincent DeRoach, 85, of St. Vincent's Guest Home, Halifax, died Monday in the Halifax Civic Hospital. Born in Arichat, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Abram and Georgina (Broussard) DeRoach. He was a longshoreman for many years and an honourary member of Local 269, ILA. Surviving are a son, Raymond, Dartmouth; four daughters, Evelyn (Mrs W J. Osborne), West Lawrencetown; Therese (Mrs. Ray Cupit), Calgary; Frances (Mrs. J. McNeeley), Dorval, Que., and Joan (Mrs. A. Villalabos), Montreal; three sisters, Gertrude (Mrs. S. Burton), Victoria, B.C.; Mildred and Marjorie, both of Halifax; and seven grandchildren. The body is in the Dartmouth Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10 am Thursday in St. Clements Roman Catholic Church, Dartmouth, Msgr. John R. Campbell officiating, with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity. Chronicle Herald Thursday July 31, 1975 Mrs. William Gibson, 79, died Wednesday at Palmeters Nursing Home in Kentville. Born in L'Ardoise, she was the former Annie Bella Pottie. She is survived by four sons, Lawrence Sampson, St. Peter's, Alex Sampson, WaIter Sampson, both of Halifax; and Ernest Gibson, Lower Sackville; two daughters, Ray, (Mrs. Joseph Gallant), Halifax; Mary, (Mrs. Charles Humble), Brantford, Ont.; four step-daughters, Ethel, Halifax; Evelyn, (Mrs. Winston Fitzgerald), Sydney; Edna, (Mrs. Arthur Robinson), Margaret, (Mrs. Henry Shad), both of Toronto; a step-brother, Emerald, Halifax; and 14 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Alex Sampson, and by her second husband, William Gibson. The body is in Cruickshank's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Saturday 10 a.m. Burial in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday Nov 30, 1962 William Gibson, 28 ½ Fern Street, died at the Victoria General Hospital Thursday after a lengthy illness. He was 73. He is survived by his wife, Annie; four daughters, Ethel, at home; Edna (Mrs. Winston Fitzgerald), Sydney; Margaret (Mrs Henry Shad), Toronto; two sons, Emerald, Halifax and Ernest, at Home; three brothers, Joseph, St. Peter’s; Emmett, Boston, and Wallace, New York. The remains are resting at Cruickshank’s Funeral Home, Robie Street. The funeral service will take place in St. Peter’s, Cape Breton. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Thursday July 31, 1975 PETIT DE GRAT - Wallace Fougere, 60, was buried in Star of the Sea cemetery following funeral service in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. .Henry Fougere. Surviving are his wife, Ina; two sons, James, Boudreauville; John, Montreal; one daughter, Catherine at home; three grandchildren; five

sisters, Irene (Mrs. William Wilkie) North Sydney; May (Mrs. Garfield Hunter), Moncton; Mary (Mrs. Linus Landry), Petite de Grat; Cecilia and Elmina, California ; one brother, Alexander, Boudreauville, N.S. Chronicle Herald Saturday Jan 28, 1978 AMIRAUALT’S HILL- Homer Joseph Landry, 57, o f Amirault's Hill, died Thursday at home. Born in Amirault's Hill he was a son of Edmund Landry and the late Lucille (Saulnier) Landry. He worked 28 years as section hand Imperial Cosmos Mills, Yarmouth. Surviving are his wife the former Rose Emma Doucette; one daughter Nancy (Mrs. James Amirault) Amirault's Hill; two sons, Melvin and Randy, Amirault’s Hill; four sisters, Helen (Mrs. Clifford Hibson), Lorraine, (Mrs. Frank DeViller), Louise (Mrs. Gerald Gaudet), Evelyn (Mrs. Edward Doucette), all of Yarmouth; four brothers, Ernie arid Eddie; Amirault's Hill; Pius, Sand Beach; Alcide, Yarmouth and five grandchildren. The body is at the H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from Holy Family Church, Amirault’s Hill, Rev. Guy Leger officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Aug 02, 1972 AMIRAULT'S HILL -Jobie Antonie Landry, 49, of Amirault's Hill, was buried in the Amirault's Hill cemetery Tuesday following funeral service at Holy Family Church with Rev. Albenie Poitras officiating. Born in Amirault’s Hill; he was the son of Celeste (Saulnier) and the late Mande Landry. He was a carpenter. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Helen; two sons, Gary and Dwayne at home: a daughter, Mary Lou at home; two brothers, Gerald, Amirault’s Hill; Eric, Toronto; five sisters, Mrs. Jeanne LeBlanc, Yarmouth; Muriel (Mrs. Ernest Doucette), Amirault’s Hill; Ella (Mrs. Jack Jollimore), Halifax; Ismay (Mrs. Paul Hogan), Dorchester, Mass.; Amanda (Mrs. Norman Blinn), Moncton. Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 16, 1976 AMIRAULT’S HILL — Mrs. Celeste Landry, 76, Amirault's Hill, was buried in Amirault's Hill church cemetery following funeral service. Born in Saulnierville, she was a daughter of the late Emilier and Mary (Trahan) Saulnier, Saulnierville. She is survived by two sons, Gerard, Amirault's Hill; Eric, Toronto; five daughters, Jeanne (Mrs. John Bourque), London, Ont.; Muriel (Mrs. Ernest Doucette), Amirault's Hill; Ella (Mrs. Jack Jollimore), Halifax; Ismay (Mrs. Paul Hogan), South Weymouth, Mass.; Amanda (Mrs. Norman Blinn), Black's Harbor, N.B.; four sisters, Mary (Mrs. James Moody), Amirault's Hill; Mrs. Celine Gaudet, Yarmouth; Joan (Mrs. Jack Nestor), Chelsea, Mass.; Mrs. Agnes Saulnier, Massachusetts; 21 grandchildren: and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Mande, and one son. Chronicle Herald Wednesday July 08, 1981 YARMOUTH – Mrs. Mildred Landry,, 73, of Yarmouth died Monday in Harbour Side Lodge. Born in Yarmouth, she was a daughter of the late John and Sophrina (Stoddard) Holden. She was the last surviving member of her family. The body is in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Ambrose Cathedral, Rev. Gerald Saulnier officiating, with burial in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Saturday Aug 31, 1963 YARMOUTH- Funeral services were held recently for John Edward Landry of Yarmouth. He was 70. He is survived by three daughters, Margaret of Yarmouth, Ada, of Dartmouth and Mrs. Ellen O’Connell of Saint John; and two sons, Henry and William, both of Halifax. Funeral Services were held from St. Ambrose Cathedral with Rev. L.L. Surette officiating. Interment was in Mountain cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Thursday June 7, 1979 Mrs. Annie McNamara, 82, of Northwood Manor, Halifax, died Wednesday to the Manor. Born in Petpeswick, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Warner. Surviving are a sister Jennie (Mrs. Laurie Archibald), Middle Musquodoboit; a brother Charles, East Petpeswick; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Daniel and a son. The body is at Mattatall Funeral Home, Dartmouth, where funeral will be Friday at 11a.m.; Rev. Cecil Webber officiating. Burial will be in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Chronicle Herald Thursday June 14, 1979 HATCHET LAKE - Barry Edward McNamara, 25, of Hatchet Lake, died at home Wednesday. He was born in Halifax, a son of Walter and Barbara (Burton) McNamara. He was an electrician. Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, the former Nancy Kennedy, three brothers, Robert, Lakeside; David, Beaverbank; Allan, Hatchet Lake; one sister, Cindy, Halifax; and paternal grand-mother, Muriel Burton, Armdale. The body is at the J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax, where funeral services are to be held Friday at 2 p.m., Dr. Herman E. Campbell officiating. Interment will be at Fairview cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Apr 19, 1988 BURKE, Letter Milton — 85, St. Peter's, died Monday in Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in French Cove, he was a son of the late Samuel and Selina (Petitpas) Burke. He is survived by four daughters, Esther (Mrs. Martin Albertson), Margaret (Mrs. Patrick Sampson), Louise (Mrs. Allan Paon) and Selina Burke; a sister, Mrs. Jenny Lewis; St. Peter's. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary; five brothers and three sisters. The body is in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Jan 6, 1987 L'ARDOISE - Joseph Paul Gaudet, 80, L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died Saturday in St. Rita Hospital, Sydney. Born in St. Joseph du Moine, Inverness County, he was a son of the late Simon and Helen (Chaisson) Gaudet. He is survived by his wife, the former Irene Sampson; a son, Gordon, Brampton, Ont.; two sisters, Mary, Prairie Grove, Ark.; Julia, New Waterford; a brother, Linus, New Waterford; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Ambrose. The body is in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, Rev. Basil Boudreau officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Dec 15, 1980 L'ARDOISE - Reginald John Lahey, 51, of L'Ardoise, died Sunday in Halifax Civic Hospital. Born in Dartmouth, he was a son of the late John William and Mary (Trider) Lahey. He was an employee of J. D. Smythe of Sydney. He is survived by his wife, the former Trudy Miller; three daughters, Deborah Stone, Sydney; Rena Burke, St. Peter's, and Lisa, L'Ardoise; two sons, Reginald Jr. and Shawn both of L’Ardoise; a brother Bert, Trenton, Ont.; two sisters, Jean Wallin and Betty Cross, Dartmouth; and five grandchildren. The body Is in L'Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral will be in Holy Guardian Angel Church 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, Rev. Clarence MacDonald officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Peter's Cape Breton branch of the Canadian Cancer Society. Chronicle Herald

Tuesday Mar 3, 1983 James Murdock Martell ROCKDALE, Richmond County -James Murdock Martell, 85, of Rockdale, died Monday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. He was a life-long resident, of Rockdale. He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Agnes Bona; nine sons, Jimmy, Vernon, George, Frances and Alfred, all of Rockdale; John, Montreal; Dennis and Cyril, both of Windsor, Ont.; Joseph Kenneth, Halifax; three daughters, Josephine and Bemadette (Mrs. Alvin Peters), both of Rockdale; Barbara (Mrs. Donald Logan), Mount Uniacke, and 25 grandchildren. The body is in L'Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10:20 a.m. Friday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, Rev. Clarence MacDonald officiating, with burial in parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Feb 10, 1976 POULAMON - Mrs. James Martell, 82, died Sunday at Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Poulamon, she was the former Jane MacPhee, a daughter of the late Henry and Melanie MacPhee. Surviving besides her husband, are: two daughters, Mildred (Mrs. Gordon Cole) and Margaret (Mrs. Raymond Goyetche), both of Halifax; five sons, Donald, Henry, Harold, Alfred, and Albert, all of Halifax; 25 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. The remains are resting at St. Hyacinth's Parish, D'escousse. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial at parish cemetery in D'escousse. Chronicle Herald Saturday Mar 17, 1984 NORTH SYDNEY - Mrs. Irene Wilkie, 80, at 99 Peppett Street, North Sydney, died Friday in Northside General Hospital. Born in Poulamon, Richmond County, she was the former Irene Fougere, a daughter of the late Henri and Alexina (Landry) Fougere. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish. North Sydney. She is survived by six sons, Arthur, Edgar, Albert, Donnie and Gordon, all of North Sydney: George, Charlottetown; four daughters, Joyce (Mrs. G. R Lachapelle), Sydney; Freda (Mrs H. MacLeod), Halifax; Catherine (Mrs. William Mulley), Florence; Brenda (Mrs. M. Birmingham), Bras d’Or, four sisters, Almina (Mrs. Ora Goddard); Cecelia (Mrs. Eugene Nelms), both of Escondido, Calif.; Mae (Mrs. G. Hunter), Halifax; Mary (Mrs. L. Landry), Petit de Grat; 34 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William; four brothers, Alec, Elzear, Wallace and Thomas; three sisters, Amanda, Stella and Anita. The body is in the W. J. Dooley Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday in Saint Joseph's Church, Rev. Raymond King officiating, with burial In Holy Cross Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Mar 27, 2000 GIBSON, Mary Ethel — 8 Citiview Ave., Fredericton, N.B., passed away on March 23, 2000, in Doctor Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital, Fredericton. She was 88. She was born February 19, 1912, in her parents’ home in St. Peter's, Cape Breton. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Emiline (Peters) Gibson: her stepmother, Annie (White) Gibson and sisters, Edna Robertson and Evelyn Fitzgerald. Ethel, as she liked to be called, was a federal civil servant for over 30 years. Her last 20 were spent operating Base Supply at CFB Shearwater, Dartmouth. Ethel was also an animal lover. Being single all of her life, her children were her cats and the few dogs she had. She always had a warm spot in her heart for adopting stray animals to protect them. Ethel was a longtime member of the CWL and St. Joseph Parish in Halifax. She always gave of herself and her talents and money to many worthwhile charities. Ethel had another great love for her family and friends. She would never see them go without. She loved life and lived it to the fullest in a way she best knew how. Ethel is survived by her nephew, Emerald Gibson Jr., Fredericton; her brother, Emerald Gibson Sr., Dartmouth: her sister, Margaret Schad, Orangeville, Ont.; her brother Ernest and wife Joan, Lower Sackville; her nephew, Clarence Gibson and wife Dorenna and their family, Halifax; her niece, Bonnie Gibson and her daughter Rhonda, Dartmouth and Henrietta and husband Mike Trembly, Victoria, B.C. She has many other nieces and nephews in Ontario and Nova Scotia. She is further survived by members of her

extended family in Fredericton, Steven Herding and his parents, Hoyt, N.B.; Bev Durling, Kevin Brisk, Fredericton; Jamie Munn, Eileen Wickets, Gary, N.B.; Maurice and Will, Hamilton, Ont.; David Cross, Toronto and many others who brought joy and love into her life. A memorial service was held Saturday in T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel, 302 Brookside Dr., Fredericton, Rev. John Jennings officiated. Funeral mass will be Tuesday at 12 noon in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA or to the family care of Emerald Gibson, 2-98 Citiview Ave., Frederiction, NB E3A 1S8. Arrangements entrusted to J.A. Snow Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax. Chronicle Herald Saturday Aug 20, 1966 Sister Claudia Marie, a native of Petit de Grat, Cape Breton, died in Moncton, N.B. She was 77. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Marchand of Petit de Grat. She is survived by four brothers, Narcisse and Alphonse Marchand, of Petit de Grat; Leonard, Little Anse; Willie, British Columbia; and three sisters, Clemence, (Mrs. James Sampson); Evangeline, (Mrs. Lubin Boudreau) and Beatrice. Three brothers, Emile, Thomas and Alcide are dead. Burial took place in Moncton. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Dec 17, 1986 ARICHAT - James Edward Boudreau, 86, of Arichat, Richmond County, died Monday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Arichat, he was a son of the late Daniel and Catherine (Barrett) Boudreau. He is survived by a son, Thomas Edward, Halifax; two sisters, Mrs. Edna McKeon, Northern Ireland; Mrs. Lillian Morrison, Boston, Mass.; four brothers, Stephen, Boston; Leo, Lorenzo and Joe, all of Arichat; and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers, Freeman, Charlie and Jake. The body is in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Arichat, where funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Thursday Nov 24, 1977 LITTLE DOVER — William Charles Bouchie,74, died Tuesday in Eastern Memorial Hosptial, Canso. Born in Little Dover, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bouchie. He is survived by his wife, the former Florence Williams; three daughters, Lillian (Mrs. Fred Farrell), Shawville, Que.; Joan (Mrs. Alfred Martell), Porter's Lake; Shirley, Toronto; Betty (Mrs. Raymond Richards), Little Dover; one sister, Evelyn; three brothers, Roy, Howard and Herman, all of Little Dover. He was predeceased by one son, Charles. The body is at St. Agnes Church, Little Dover, where funeral service will be Friday 2 p.m., Father MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Dec 17, 1986 Mary Adeline Durant, 67, of 9 Withrod Dr., Halifax, died Monday at home. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Jeffrey and Clara (DeCoste) Briand. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Clarence; a son, Joseph, Burnaby, B. C; a sister, Mary Clare (Mrs. Waync Crawley), Halifax; three sisters, Eva (Mrs. Albert Joyce), Sackville; Dorothy (Mrs. Willam Boudreau), Sydney, Mrs Claire Robichaud, Toronto, and three grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Frederick, and a sister, Mildred. The body is in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Father Eric Theriault officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Foundation. Chronicle Herald Monday Mar 27, 2000

RICHARD, Alfred Herman — 80, River Bourgeois, passed away March 26, 2000, in the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, surrounded by his loving family. Born in South River Bourgeois, he was a son of the late Charles and Vina (Landry) Richard. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in the Merchant Marines which took him to all corners of the globe. He sailed the Great Lakes. He was employed by Patterson Steamships Ltd. prior to working for Stora Forest Industries, Point Tupper. He was a victim of the 1982 mill explosion which left him totally disabled. He spent his retirement years carving decorative ducks. During his courageous battle over the last 18 years he kept his sense of humour. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, the former Margaret Digout; daughters, Veronica (Gary) Teed, Halifax; Claire (Pat) Lovett, Halifax; Elaine Burke, St. Peters; Louise (Norman) LeBlanc, St. Peters; Maxine (David) Fraser, St. Peters; sisters, Geraldine (Tommy) Amero, Plympton, Digby Co.; Rita Landry, River Bourgeois; Monica (Joe) Stone, River Bourgeois; brothers, Clarence (Marie), Halifax; Martin (Margaret), Peterborough, Ont.; Leo (Joan), Oshawa, Ont.; Egbert (Sally), Toronto, Ont.; Tony (Ethel), Tqronto.0nt.; John (Ann), St. Peter's; Fabian (Casilda), River Bourgeois. His pride and joy were his grandchildren, Claudine, Lisette, Derek, Cory, Stephanie, Alicia, Vanessa, Adrian, Ainsley, Joella, Katrina, Erica; great-grandchildren, Josee, Cameron. He was predeceased by grandson, Dale LeBlanc. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in River Bourgeois Community Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday from St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Sandy MacNeil officiating. Members of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 47, St. Peter's are asked to meet in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to attend the funeral of their late comrade Alfred Richard. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the KLM Fund, Strait Richmond Hospital or The Lung Association. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Chronicle Herald Friday May 7, 1971 MRS. DELLA MARY PETERS 70, wife of Maurice, of 6323 Lawrence Street, Halifax died Thursday at Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in St. Peter's, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret (Kyte) Stone. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Bernard, Halifax; Vernon, Ottawa; one daughter, Marie (Mrs. William Dishlin), Halifax; two brothers, Robert and Charles Stone, both of St. Peter's; one sister, Miss Agnes Stone, Wrenthem, Mass.; and nine grand-grandchildren. The body is at Cruickshank's Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral service will be held Saturday, 9 a.m. in St. Theresa's Church. Burial will be In Gate of Heaven cemetery. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Apr 06, 1977 Mrs. Norman Landry, 66, of 88 Windmill Road, Dartmouth, died Monday in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Yarmouth, she was the former Ada Agnes Landry, a daughter of the late Geoffrey and Eleanor (McMullen) Landry. She was employed with the Nova Scotia Hospital for 11 years before her retirement in 1969. Surviving are two daughters, Joan (Mrs. Walter Davidson), and Mrs. Loretta Hurshman, both of Dartmouth; one son, John, Ottawa; and 12 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman, four brothers, and three sisters. The body is at the Dartmouth Funeral Home, where funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 am, Rev. Kenneth Robertson officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hermon cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday Sept 9, 1983 POULAMON, Richmond County — Funeral was held Thursday in St. Hyacinth's Church, D'Escousse, for Joseph Stanley Pettipas, 70, of Poulamon, who died at home Monday. Born in Petit de Grat, he was a son of the late Joseph and Obeline (Fougere) Pettipas. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Fougere; a daughter Deborah, Halifax; a son Darryl, Halifax; two sisters, Marcelline (Mrs. Pat Connell); Windsor, Ont.; Madonna (Mrs. Herb Lukeman),Canso. He was predeceased by a brother James and a sister, Margaret Boudreau.

Chronicle Herald Monday Mar 4, 1991 PETITPAS, Joseph Stanley — 73, Poulamon, Richmond County, died Saturday at Strait Richmond Hospital Evanston. He was a son of the late Amable and Eliza (Bona) Petitipas. He is survived by his wife, the former Jeanette LeBlanc; four sons, Earl, Halifax; Llovd, Louisdale; Kenny, Poulamon; Eddie, River Bourgeois; three sisters, Lina Landry, Edith Petitpas, both of Dundee; Sr. Sadie Petitpas, Sydney; two brothers, Andrew, Prince Edward Island; Godfrey, Dundee; four grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son in infancy; three brothers, Dominic, Francis, Willard; a sister, Mary. The body is at, C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Hyacinthe Church, D'Escousse, Rev. Allan MacMillan officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Donations may be made to ALS Society of Canada or St. Hyacinthe Cemetery Fund. Chronicle Herald Monday Sept 5, 1988 GEORGE, Basil Randolph — 69, 24 Bristol Dr., Sydney, died Friday at Sydney City Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Eli and Ann (Tilley) George. He retired in 1979 from the blast furnace of Sydney Steel Corporation. He was a veteran of the Second World War, and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 138. He was a member of St. Alban's Church, Sydney. Surviving are his wife, the former Barbara Waye; a son Robert, Sydney: five daughters, Gloria (Mrs. Gerald Mercer), Toronto; Carol (Mrs. Tom Corbett); Sharon (Mrs. John Crane), Mary (Mrs. Bill Penny), Glenda Landry, all of Sydney; a sister, Ruby (Mrs. Norman Taylor), Toronto; two brothers, Raymond, Sydney; Melvin, Toronto; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a step-mother, Mary Belle Mosdell; a son, Melvin; a daughter, Constance; a sister, Dorothy; two brothers, Harold and Bill. The body is in Sydney Memorial Chapel, where funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Rev. Brian Hutchins officiating. Burial at Hardwood Hill Cemetery, Sydney. Chronicle Herald Saturday June 5, 1971 Joseph Vitis Pettipas, 78, of 5526 Clyde Street, Halifax, died Friday at the Halifax Infirmary. He was born in D’Escousse, Cape Breton. He is survived by his wife, Christina; one son, Andrew, Halifax; one daughter, Doreen (Mrs. Ronald Lehnen), Ottawa; sever grandchildren. The body is at Snow’s Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are not yet completed. Chronicle Herald Thursday Sept 13, 2001 LANDRY, Phyllis Bernice — 74, Dartmouth, passed away September 11, 2001, at home, after a lengthy illness with Huntington's Disease. Born in Halifax, July 28, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Florence and Gordon Casey. She was employed with Crane Ltd. and William Robertson & Son Hardware. Phyllis is fondly remembered for her love of dancing and her determination. She was very happy to live at home with the care and support of her many nurses who were also her friends. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; daughter, Janet; sons. Scott (wife Cheryl, grandsons, Brian and Matthew), Steven (wife Marcelle); brother, Russ (wife Joan); sister, Frances; nephew, lan (son Patrick); niece, Kathleen. The family expresses sincere appreciation to Dr. Kate McCormick, nurses from the CNA Registry, Northwood Homecare and Private Nursing Care. Visitation will be Friday, September 14,2-4,7-9 p.m. .Funeral service will be held Saturday, September I5, at 11 a.m. in St. Paul's Catholic Church, Dartmouth. Reception to follow. Donations may be made to Huntington Society of Canada, 151 Frederick St. Suite 400, Kitchener, ON N2H 2H2. Flowers and arrangements under the direction of Dartmouth Funeral Home. Chronicle Herald Thursday Jan 2, 1992

MacNAMARA, Myrtle — 93, Montreal, formerly of Woodside, died Saturday in Griffin McConnell Infirmary, Montreal. Born in Cow Bay, she was a daughter of the late William and Adeline (York) Osborne. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Mrs. Bruce Tyrrell), Beaconsfield. Que.: three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband. Lyle; a sister, Pearl: two brothers, Everett, Gerald. Funeral was held Monday in Montreal. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Apr 19, 1988 MARTELL, Peter Frank — 80, Harrietsfield, died recently in Harrietsfield. He was a native of Rockdale, Richmond County. He had no known immediate family. The body will be In J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Spryfield, Father Ronald Cairns officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harrietsfield-Sambro Volunteer Fire Department. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Apr 19, 1988 MARCHAND, Zabin Rose -81, St. Peter’s, Formerly of Louisdale, died Sunday in Richmond Villa. Born in West Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Brumn [sic] and Maria (Fougere) LeBlanc. She is survived by her husband, Clifford; three sisiters, Florence (Mrs. Jack Lynch), Eva (Mrs. Danny Brow) and Mary (Mrs. William DeCoste). She was predeceased by her brother, Wilfred; four sisters, Lillian, Irene, Hattie, and Kate. The body is in Glen Sampson Memorial Room, Louisdale. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Louis Church, Louisdale. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Dec 7, 1988 COOKSON, Doris Isabel — 70, 5594 Northridge Rd., Halifax, died Tuesday in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Isabel (Davis) Ryan. She was a longtime employee of Eatons. She is survived by three daughters, Linda (Mrs. Dwight MacKenzie), Halifax; Mary (Mrs. Robert Blunden), Dartmouth; Sharon (Mrs. Gordon MacDonald), Englishtown; four stepchildren, Richard, Moncton; Frederick, Halifax; Doris (Mrs. Arnold Snair), Halifax; Sheila (Mrs Donald LaViolette), Sackville;; six grandchildren; two sisters, Kathleen (Mrs Gordon Tanner), Lower Sackville, Sheila (Mrs. Gerald Tanner), Gay’s River, Colchester County. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Patrick. The body will be in Cruickshank's Funeral Home, Halifax, visiting 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be In Fairview Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Saturday Dec 27, 1986 Dorothy G. Ashcroft, 55, Halifax, died Friday at home. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Eva (Momberquette) Pottie. She is survived by her husband Allan; two daughters, Suzan, Ottawa; Jane, at home; three sons, Steven, Dartmouth; David, Masset, B.C.; Michael, New Orleans; three brothers, Harry, Gerald, Raymond, all of Halifax; two sisters, Edna, Halifax; Marie, Dartmouth; three grandchildren. She was predeceased by five brothers, Frank, Arthur, Leonard, Joseph, and Clifford. The body will be in J. A. Snow Funeral Home. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service will be at St. Mary's Basilica Monday at 10 a.m. The body will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Association of Marion Helpers or St. Vincent's Guest House. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Apr 24, 1974

INGONISH CENTER -George Doucette, 72, of Ingonish, died Monday in Harbor View Hospital, Sydney Mines. Born in Cheticamp, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Doucette. He was a member of Saint Peters parish, Ingonish. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Thompson and Mrs. Mary Rose Walker, both of Halifax; three sisters, Mrs. Annie MacNeil, Ingonish Center; Mrs. William Doucette, Toronto; Mrs. Catherine Kehoe, Whitehorse; a brother, Joseph W. Ingonish Center. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Margaret. The body is at St. Peter's Church. Ingonish Beach, where funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Feb 13, 2001 GIBSON, Emerald William J. Sr. — 77, of Dartmouth, passed away at the V.G. Site, QEll, on Friday, February 9,2001, after a brief battle with cancer and a lengthy battle with heart disease. He was born on August 4, 1923, in his family’s home in St. Peter's, Cape Breton. He was the son of the late William and Emiline Peters and step-mother, the late Annabelle Pottie. He was predeceased by his first wife, Theresa Marie (White); second wife, Ida Eldora (Greenough); sisters, Mary Ethel Gibson, Edna Robertson and Evelyn Fitzgerald. He is survived by his daughter, Bonnie and her daughter, Rhonda. Dartmouth; daughter, Henrietta Tremblay and her husband Michael of Victoria, B.C.; son, Emerald Jr. and his longtime companion, S., Harding, both of Fredericton; Johnny and his companion Kristen, Halifax: Clarence and his wife Dorinna (Haynes), Bay side, Halifax Co. and family: Ernest and his wife Joan and family, Sackville; sister, Margaret Schad and family, Oakville, Ont; numerous grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Bradley and Brett Dawson, Shubenacadie. He will be missed by the family’s treasured pet, Fred. He was a veteran and a longtime employee of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, an ambulance driver at the V.G. Hospital and a taxi driver for many years known to his fellow drivers as "Hoot Gibson". Dad was a loving person; he was never hateful, always keeping his step-children in his heart as well. He is further survived by them, Eli Saunders and family, Alberta: Rowena Saunders and her family, Halifax Co.; Alice Murphy and her family, Windsor, Leona Murphy and her two children, Dartmouth; Nelson Saunders, Alberta. Visitation will be 2-4,7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 p.m. Tuesday in the J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor. St., Halifax. Funeral Mass will be 7 p.m. Tuesday in St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. Following mass his remain* will be cremated and in keeping with his wish, be buried with his first wife at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses or to the Nova Scotia Special Olympics (Dartmouth Division). Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 21, 1991 LeBLANC, Isiah James — 45, 71 Ocean St., Sydney Mines, died Sunday in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of Leander and Violet Mae (Tremblett) LeBlanc, Sydney Mines. He was a member of St. Pius X. Parish. He was employed as a miner and later on boats on the Great Lakes. He is survived by three sisters, Philomina (Mrs. Edward Gaudet) Sydney, Annie Mae (Mrs. Herbert Steffens), Hilda (Mrs. Hector MacKinnon), both of Sydney Mines; two brothers, William, Ronnie, both of Sydney Mines. The body is in Francis' Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in St. Pius X Church. Burial will be in St Joseph's Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Apr 24, 1974 Mrs. Louis Doyle, 96, died Tuesday at Saint Vincent's Guest House, Halifax. Born in River Bourgeois, Cape Breton, she was the former Martene (Martha) Bona. She is survived by one son, Edwin, Medford, Mass.; two daughters, Anna (Mrs. Carl Sykes), Lola (Mrs. Ronald Hill): one brother, Emadel, all of Halifax. She was predeceased by her husband, two brothers, John and Joseph; two sisters, Mary (Mrs. George O'Donnell), and Annie (Mrs. John Campbell). The body is resting at Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street. Funeral service will be held 9 a.m. Friday at Saint Catherine's Church. Burial will be Gate of Heaven cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday Oct 13, 1975 ST. PETER'S — Mrs. Thomas Doyle, 55, died Saturday at St. Rita's Hospital. Born in St. Peter's, she was the former Mary Helen Maddox, a daughter of Mrs. Mamie (Arsenault) and the late Daniel Maddox. Surviving, besides her husband, are two daughters, Grace (Mrs. John Robertson), Donna (Mrs. Bernard Jessome), both of Mississauga, Ont.; two sons, Daniel, Ottawa: Paul, Antigonish: four sisters, Bertha (Mrs. Duncan MacPherson), Middlecape; Marguerite (Mrs. Joseph Morash), Point Tupper: Lucy (Mrs. Everett MacMullin), Glace Bay; Mary (Mrs. Rocky Paquette), Dartmouth; three brothers, John, Sackville; Daniel, Arthur, both of Dartmouth; three grandchildren. She was predeceased by three sisters, a brother and two children. The body is at the family residence. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Whiteside. Chronicle Herald Friday Dec 28, 1984 Mrs. Mary Celeste Landry, 55, 52 A Block. Mulgrave Park, Halifax, died Thursday at home. Born in Annapolis Royal, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Amero. She is survived by a son, Robert, Halifax: four daughters, Shirley, Halifax; Barbara (Mrs. Colin Brown), Sackville, N.B.; Dorothy (Mrs. Hugh Parker), Elizabeth (Mrs. Roy Jenkins), both of Sylvester, Pictou County, a brother, Harvey, Meteghan; a sister, Jennie (Mrs. John Robichcau), Meteghan: 11 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George. The body is in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Spryfleld, Rev. Paul Williams officiating, with burial in Fairvlew Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Thursday Feb 03, 1972 Mrs. George Landry of 3287 Connaught Avenue, Halifax, died Wednesday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in Larry's River, Guysborough County, she was the former Catherine Elizabeth Pettipas. Surviving is one son, Edward (Yank); five brothers, Charlie Pitts, New Glasgow; Archie, Portland, Me.; Arthur and Leo of Halifax; Alfred, Larry's River. The body is at Lindsay's Funeral Home, Halifax. The funeral will be held Friday in St. Catherine's Church at 9 a.m. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery. Chronicle Herald Saturday July 17, 1976 ST. PETER'S — Earl Gibson, 54, died Thursday at Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born at St. Peter's, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Alice (Robertson) Gibson. He was employed with the Nova Scotia department of highways for the past 27 years. Surviving are: his wife, Mary; two daughters, Marie (Mrs. James Grant), Halifax, and Noreen (Mrs. George McPhee), Louisdale; three sons, Danny, Halifax; Jerry and Billy, St. Peter's; a sister, Nettie (Mrs. Bert Fish), New York; a brother, Harold, St. Peter’s.; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother and three sisters. The body is at his former residence, St. Peter's. Service will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rev. Joseph Lynch officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the cancer society. Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 08, 1979 Mrs. Eva Landry, of Bedford, died Monday. Born in Magdalen Islands, she was a daughter of the late Gabriel and Josephine (DeCoste) Poirier. Surviving are a daughter Helen, at home; two brothers, Wilfred and James and a sister Evelyn (Mrs. Alvin Richard), all of Magdalen Islands. She was predeceased by her husband Henry. The body is at

R.D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Bedford. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday July 27, 1992 DOUCETTE, Joseph Francis — 66, Ingonish Beach, Victoria County, died July 26, 1992, in Sydney City Hospital. Born in Ingonish Beach, he was a son of the late Leo and Ivetta (O'Brien) Doucette. He was a member of St. Peter's Parish, Ingonish. A veteran of the Second World War, he was a member and past president of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 91, Ingonish Beach. He was employed as a painter with Parks Canada for 34 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Hawley; three daughters, Emma (Mrs. Ben Townsend), New Brunswick; Carol (Mrs. Malcolm Donovan), Linda (Mrs. Barry Barren), both of Ingonish; three sons, Bruce, Cheticamp; Glenn, Ingonish; Phillip, Ontario; sister, Betty (Mrs. Cyril MacDow), Sydney; three brothers, Ernie, Cyril, Gerald, all of Ingonish; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Brian; two brothers, Teddy, Gene. The body is in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Ingonish, visiting after 7 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. Peter s Church, Rev. C. Donovan officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Feb 19, 1992 TAVENOR, Mary Emily — 88, Arichat, formerly of D'Escousse, Richmond County, died Tuesday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in D'Escousse, she was a daughter of the late Amey and Hattie (Joyce) McDonald. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Winnie Currie, Montreal; a sister, Mrs. Stella Fougere, Sydney; brother, Francis McDonald, D'Escousse; 19 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry; two daughters, Hazel, Jenny. The body is in C. H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 2-4, p.m. today, 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday. Funeral will be 4 p.m. Thursday in St. Hyacinth Church, D'Escousse, Rev. Conrad Girroir officiating. Burial will be at a later date in parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Nov 26, 1980 HAMILTON. Ont. - Raymond Mombourquette, 53, of Lower L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, died in Hamilton Tuesday. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mombourquette. Surviving are his wife, the former Irene Roberts; two daughters, Lois, Sioux Lookout, and Laura, at home; two sons, Barry, at home, and Ricky, Yukon; one sister, Sister Rosemary, Cheticamp convent; four brothers, Joe, New Brunswick; Danny, Ancaster; Walter, Halifax; and Freddie, Hamilton. He was predeceased by one brother, Frankie. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Nov 06, 1979 TRACADIE - Mary Loretta Landry, 84, of Tracadie, died Saturday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Frankville, she was the daughter of the late James and Catherine Fougere. She was a member of the Catholic Women's League of St. Peter's Parish, and also a promoter of the Sacred Heart Messenger. She is survived by three daughters, Rita (Mrs, Ottis Delorey), Hamilton, Ont; Gladys (Mrs. Carmen Rhynold), Halifax and Theresa (Mrs. Russell Langille), Pickering, Ont.; four sons, Seaward, Leo and Norbert, all of Tracadie and Adrian, Halifax; 29 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Jeremiah; one daughter, Marie; one sister and three brothers. The body is at Curry's Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral service will be today at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Church, Tracadie, Rev. Frank Morley officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday April 25, 1984 TRACADIE, Antigonish County — Seaward James Landry, 60, of Tracadie, died Tuesday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Tracadie, he was the son of the late Jeremiah and Loretta (Fougere) Landry. He was a fish weigher and buyer for over 30 years. He was a member of St. Peter's Parish, Tracadie and a member of the Holy Name Society of the parish. He is survived by his wife, the former Ethel Evangeline Bonvie, East Tracadie; five daughters, Linda (Mrs. Austin Boudreau), Tracadie; Irene (Mrs. David McNamara), Westlock, Alta.; Sandra (Mrs. Delaney Chisholm), New Glasgow; Denise (Mrs. Brad Johnston), Dartmouth; Sharon, Ottawa; three sons, Ignatius, Charlottetown; Gerard and Ivan, of Tracadie; three sisters, Rita (Mrs. Otis Delorey), Hamilton, Ontario; Gladys (Mrs. Carman Rhynold), Halifax; Theresa (Mrs. Russell Langille), Bowmanville, Ontario; three brothers, Leo and Norbert, of Tracadie; and Adrian, Halifax and seven grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one sister, Marie, (Mrs. Donald MacDonald). The body will be in Curry's Funeral Home, Antigonish after 7 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral will be Friday at 10:30 a.m.; to St Peter's Church, Tracadie, Rev. Frank Morley officiating, with burial in parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Feb 18, 1992 LANDRY, William Leo — 62, Tracadie, Antigonish County, died Sunday in St Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Tracadie, he was a son of the late Jerimich[sic] and Loretta (Fougere) Landry. He worked most of his life as an engine room worker with Canadian Coast Guard. He was a member of St Peter's Parish Holy Name Society. He is survived by two brothers, Adrian, Halifax; Norbert, Tracadie; two sisters, Rita (Mrs. Otis Delorey), Hamilton, Ont; Gladys (Mrs. Carmen Rhynold), Halifax; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Marie, Theresa; a brother, Seward. The body is in St Peter's Place, Tracadie, visiting 2-5, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 11 am Wednesday in St Peter's Church, Tracadie, Rev. Howard Gardner officiating. Burial will be at a later date in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Antigonish Branch of Canadian Diabetes Association through Curry Bros. Funeral Directors Ltd. of Antigonish. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Feb 18, 1987 ARICHAT — Funeral service was held Tuesday for Albert Anthony Joyce, 71, Cape Augnet[sic], who died Monday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. He was a son of the late Albert and Alice (Boudreau) Joyce. He is survived by his wife, the former Eva Mae Briand; a daughter, Sharon Harding, Bedford; a son, Roger, Halifax; a sister, Mrs. Vincent Landry, Petit de Grat. He was predeceased by a sister, Mrs. Estelle Landry, two brothers, David and Freeman. The body has been cremated Chronicle Herald Monday Feb 17, 1986 PONDVILLE - Peter Isaac LeVesconte., 77, of Pondville, Richmond County, died Sunday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born, in River Bourgeois, Richmond County, he was a son of the late William I. and Ethel Mae (Shaw) LeVesconte. He is survived his wife, the former Beatrice May Dunphy; a daughter Laleah (Mrs. Yvon Tanguay), Montreal; a sister, Mrs. Eva Clare, Sydney River; a brother, John, St. Peters. He was predeceased by a sister, Caroline, and a brother, Charles. The body is at home. Funeral mass will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. in St. John's Anglican Church, Arichat, Rev. Carolyn Tomlin officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Chronicle Herald

Wednesday Feb 18, 1987 PETIT DE CHAT - Mary Agnes Landry, 85, Petit de Grat, died Monday at home. Born in Petit de Grat, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Henrietta (LeBlanc) Landry. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Lida Landry, Petit de Grat; Mrs. Delina Dominich, Halifax. She was predeceased by a sister, Mrs. Julliette Kelly; a brother, George. The body is in St. Joseph's Church, Petit de Grat, where funeral service will be 10 a.m. today, Rev. Conrad Gerrior officiating. Burial will be in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit De Grat, at a later date. Chronicle Herald Monday Feb 17, 1986 John (Harry) Thibeau, 66, of 1991 Brunswick Street, Halifax, died Saturday in Camp Hill Hospital. Born in Boudreauville, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Boudreau) Thibeau. He was employed with the department of veterans affairs for 17 years, until retirement. He served with the North Nova Scotia Regiment during the Second World War. He is survived by his wife, the former Cecile Richard; a son, Donald, Halifax; a sister, Kay (Mrs. John MacKenzie), Ottawa; three brothers, James, Cape Breton; Vincent, Stephenville, Nfld.; Leo, Fort McMurray, Alta.; two grandchildren. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Basilica, Halifax. Burial will be in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Nova Scotia Lung Association. Chronicle Herald Thursday Dec 5, 1991 SHARP, Eileen M. — 66, Halifax, died Tuesday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in D'Escousse, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Diana (Bona) Sampson. She is survived by her husband, Alan; a daughter, Elaine, Halifax; a son, Paul, Middle Cornwall; three grandchildren; two sisters, Rita Gaitani, Malden, Mass.; Mae Borque, D'Escousse; a brother, Gerald, Vancouver. She was predeceased by a brother, Artie. The body will be cremated. A memorial service will be 12:15 p.m. Friday in St. Mary's Basilica. Following the service, family will receive relatives and close friends in their home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Save the Children Fund or Lupus Society of Nova Scotia. Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 31, 1983 SYDNEY MINES - Hugh (Bush) Bushore, 70, of Stewart Manor, Main Street, Sydney Mines, died Sunday in Margaree. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of the late Samuel and Margaret (MacGillivary) Bushore. He was a lifelong resident of Sydney Mines. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and was employed at Devco most of his working years. He was active in the UMW, holding the office of recording secretary for 15 years. He was a member of Santa Maria Council KOC, the board of directors of the Miners Museum and the Pensioners Club. He was an avid sportsman. He is survived by his wife, the former Jessie Kernick; six sons, Joseph, Margaree; Hugh R. and Fred, both of Halifax; James, Cold Lake. Alta.; John, Washington, and Brian, Trenton, Ont. The body is in George R, Francis and Son Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Immaculate Conception Church, North Sydney, with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Sydney Mines. Chronicle Herald Saturday Aug 7, 1976 TORONTO - Patrick Devoe, 51 , of Toronto and formerly of Shore Road, Florence, died Thursday in Toronto. Born in Florence, he was a son of Mrs. Ellen (Diggins) Devoe and the late Jerry Devoe. A member of the Roman Catholic Church, he was a veteran of World War II, in which he served with the Royal Canadian Merchant Marine. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Surviving, besides his mother, are two sisters, Ellen (Mrs. Joseph Day), Mulgrave; Marie (Mrs. John Glenn), Port Colbourne, Ont.; five brothers, Edward and Thomas, both of Toronto; Gerald, Peter and James, all of Florence. The body is at the George R. Francis and Son Funeral Home,

Sydney Mines. Funeral Mass will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in St. Stephen's Church, Florence. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday May 30, 1983 POMQUET, Antigonish County -George Simon Landry, 73, Pomquet, died Friday in St. Martha's Hospital. Born in Pomquet, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Landry. He was a mailman for many years and later was a carpenter for Venedam Construction Limited. He operated a general store in Pomquet. He is survived by his wife, the former Alma Doiron; two daughters. Lillian (Mrs. Anthony van Berkel), Salts Springs; Euphemia, at home; two sons, Joseph and Francis, both of Pomquet; a sister, Mary (Mrs. Lionel Garian), Bradford, Ont ; two brothers, Alex and Clement, both of Pomquet; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Jessie. The body is in Curry's Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Ste. Croix Church, Pomquet, Rev. Peter Baccardax officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday Mar 26, 1971 GEQRGE, H. LANDRY, 87, of Lower South River, died in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish on Wednesday. Born in Pomquet, he was the son of the late James and Marsella Landry. He is survived by four sons, Charles, James, Thomas and Nicholas, all of Antigonish; two daughters, Sister Margaret, of St. Martha's Convent; Natalie (Mrs. H. J. Levy), Montreal; and one brother, Nicolas, Antigonish. He was predeceased by his wife Amelia and one daughter Elizabeth. The body is at Maclsaac's Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Andrews Church, St. Andrews. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Nov 8, 1977 MILL CREEK - Hartland Devoe, 65, of Mill Creek, died at home Saturday. Born in Mill Creek, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Devoe. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Bras d'Or, and had been employed at the Bras d'Or Coal Company. He is survived by a sister Olive (Mrs. Theodore Marsh), Mill Creek; two brothers Arthur and Harry, both of Mill Creek. The body is at the George R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 31, 1983 SYDNEY — Wilfred Fougere, 89, of Spring Garden Villa, Sydney, died Saturday in Sydney City Hospital. Born in Poulamon, he was a son of the late Jeffrey and Emily (Benoit) Fougere. He is survived by two daughters, Mabel (Mrs. Melvin Martell), Sydney; Beatrice (Mrs. John Gerrior), Halifax; four sisters, Berta Hemming, Pictou; Linda Sheppard and Lena LaVoilette, both of Halifax; Lilly Boudreau, Petit de Grat; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Laura Dorion; a son Willard; two brothers, Felix and Emile. The body is in St Hyacinth's Church, D'Escousse, Richmond County, where funeral will be 11 a.m. today, with burial in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Oct 30, 1990 SAMPSON, John Thomas — 61, Meteghan, died Saturday in Coldbrook Station, Kings County. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Raymond and Sadie (Mclnnis) Sampson. He worked with Nova Scotia Health Services Tax Commission. He was a member of Stella Mans Roman Catholic Church, Meteghan. He is survived by two daughters, Clarice (Mrs. Gregory Sampson), Coldbrook Station; Yvonne, Halifax; a son, Raymond, Halifax; a sister, Mary (Mrs. Les Hull), Virginia Beach, Va; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Nellie Belliveau, a

sister, Sylvia Dowell. The body has been cremated. A memorial service will be 3 p m. today in Stella Mans Roman Catholic Church, Meteghan, Rev Gerald LeBlanc officiating. Burial will be in church cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Valley Regional Hospital Foundation. Chronicle Herald Monday Apr 11, 1988 LANDRY, Leo — 89, Pomquet, Antigonish County, died Saturday at St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Pomquet, he was a son of the late Charles and Martha (Landry) Landry. He was an employee with Canadian National Railway for more than 50 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Jane Boudreau; a daughter, Wihelmma (Mrs. Eugene DeYoung), Pomquet; a brother, Joseph Anthony, Halifax; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by three sisters, May, Alice, Anna; three brothers, John, Ernest, Henry. The body is in Curry Brothers Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral will be held 5:30 p.m. today, St. Croix Church, Pomquet, Rev. P. J Baccardax officiating. Burial in parish cemetery at a later date. Chronicle Herald Monday Jan 23, 1978 John Albert Thibeau, 64, of 2 Gerry Lane, Dartmouth, died Saturday in the Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Arichat, he was the son of the late Dominic and Rose (Boudreau) Thibeau. He was employed with the department of transport as chief cook on board CCGS Sir William Alexander. He was a member of the Buffaloes Lodge, Dartmouth No. 7946. Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy Stonley; two sisters, Rebecca Comeau, Sonierville, Digby County; Hattie Zong, Halifax; and Violet Bouchard, Georgetown, P.E.I.; and one brother Joseph. The body is at the Mattatall’s Funeral Home, Dartmouth. Funeral mass will be Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. in St. Clement’s Church, Father Robert D. Walsh officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery Chronicle Herald Monday Sept 28, 1987 SAMPSON, Nellie — 59, of Meteghan, died Saturday in Digby General Hospital. Born in Belliveau Cove, she was a daughter of Zelphie (Theriault) and the late Louis Belliveau. She is survived by her husband, John; a son, Raymond, Meteghan; two daughters, Clarice (Mrs. Gregory Sampson), Coldbrook; Yvonne Sampson, Halifax; seven brothers, Louis, Julien, Jean and Hubert, all of Belliveau Cove; Philip, Comeauville; Delbe, Danvers, Mass.; Hector, Warren, Mich.; seven sisters, Pauline (Mrs. William Gaudet) and Claire (Mrs. Hilarion Doucet), both of Belliveau Cove; Zellie (Mrs. Audry Frankland), Digby; Corrine, Hugette and Renette, all of Quebec; Claudette (Mrs. Jay Lukenbill), Ottawa; three grandchildren. The body was cremated. Memorial service will be held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in Stella Maris Church, Meteghan, Rev. Gerald LeBlanc officiating. Donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Aug 20, 1974 NEW GLASGOW – Funeral service was held Saturday for Mrs. Andrew Thibeault, 85, who died Friday at St. Anne’s Hospital, Arichat. Born in Petit de Grat, She was the former Lizzie Boudreau, a daughter of the late Mary and Jeffrey Boudreau. She was a former resident of New Glasgow and Stephenville, Nfld. She is survived by four sons, James, Leo, and Vincent, all of Stephenville, and Harry, Halifax; one daughter, Catherine, Ottawa, and 16 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband. Chronicle Herald Monday Jan 23, 1978 WEST ARICHAT - Rodolphe Thomas LeBlanc, 68, of West Arichat, died yesterday in Arichat. Born in West Arichat, he was a son of the late Thomas and Beatrice (King) LeBlanc. He graduated from Dalhousie with a B.A. in 1931 and

served as municipal councillor for several years in Richmond County. He operated a general store business in West Arichat. Surviving are his wife, the former Anna Babin; two sons, Gaston T. (MLA Richmond), West Arichat and Arthur, Port Hawkesbury; one daughter, Elaine, Halifax; and two sisters, Mrs. Lorette MacDonald, and Clarisse LeBlanc, both of Montreal. He was predeceased by a brother, Gaston. The body is at his residence. Funeral mass will be in Arichat at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Father Albert Doucet officiating. Burial will be in West Arichat cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Heart Fund or the West Arichat Church building fund. Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 7, 1977 SYDNEY MINES — Charles Devoe, 69, of Alder Point, died Thursday in Harbor View Hospital, Sydney Mines. Born in Mill Creek, he was the son of the late Michael and Catherine (Pero) Devoe. He resided In Alder Point for the past 35 years. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Bras d'Or. He was a miner and fisherman by occupation for most of his life. Surviving are his wife, the former Helen O'Connell; two daughters. Louise (Mrs. Fred Antinozzi) Alder Point; Faith, at home; five sons, Charles Jr. and Richard, both of Alder Point; Frank and Jerome, both of Sydney Mines; James, Ontario; a sister, Olive (Mrs. Theodore Marsh), Mill Creek; three brothers, Harry, Arthur and Hartland, all of Mill Creek; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by two brothers, James and Stephen. The body is at G. R Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral mass will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or, Rev. D. Maclnnis officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Thursday Aug 20, 1964 Mrs. Annie Sampson, 53, died yesterday in the Halifax Infirmary after a lengthy illness. Daughter of the Late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pottie, she was born in West L’Ardoise, Cape Breton. She is survived by her husband Lewis J. Sampson; three sisters, Matilda (Mrs. Leonard Longuephy), West L’Ardoise, Louise (Mrs. William Briand) of Halifax, Viola Pottie of Halifax; one brother, Hugh Pottie, Truro. Her body is at her home, 2990 Windsor Street., The funeral will take place at 9 a.m.; Mass from St. Mary’s Basilica. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday June 16, 1978 Fabian Bona, 89, of Northwood Manor, Halifax, died Thursday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Jean Celestan and Catherine (Fougere) Bona. He was an employee of Halifax Shipyard for over 37 years, retiring in 1968. Surviving are three sons, Dennis, Halifax; Cyril, Manitoba; Wallace, Peterborough, Ont.; two daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. Charles Hunt), Elizabeth (Mrs. Kenneth Charlton), both of Halifax; three sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Gregory, Washington; Mrs. Louise O'Hearn, Cape Breton; Mrs. Magnolia Copeland, Dartmouth; 13 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Emily French,; four brothers, Walter, George, Charles and Frederick. The body is at R. D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be Saturday at 9 a.m. mass in St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Michael Dwyer officiating,. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or any charity. Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 28, 1972 Mrs. Fabian Bona, 86, of 2434 Clifton Street, Halifax, died Wednesday at her home. Born in Newton Abbott, Devonshire, England, she was the former Emily French. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. Charles Hunt), and Elizabeth (Mrs. Kenneth Charlton), both of Halifax; three sons, Dennis and Cyril, both of Halifax; Wallace, Germany; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Beatrice, and one son, Patrick Stanley. The body is at the Cruikshank Funeral Home, Robie Street, Halifax. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Oct 24, 1990 CLARE, Eva Lillian — 79, Halifax, formerly of Sydney River, died Monday at home. Born in River Bourgeois, she was a daughter of the late William and Ethel (Shaw) LeVesconte. She was a member of St Mark's Anglican Church, Coxheath. She worked with Norman Macintosh Sons Limited for 44 years, retiring in 1988. She is survived by a son, David, Halifax; a brother, John (Jack), St. Peter's, three grandsons. She was predeceased by her husband, Clive; a sister, Carolyn, two brothers, Charles, Peter. The body is in T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in St Mark's Anglican Church, Archdeacon Weldon Smith officiating. Burial will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nova Scotia Heart Foundation Chronicle Herald Wednesday Aug 13, 1986 Margaret Doucette INGONISH BEACH - Margaret C. Doucette, 87, of Ingonish Beach, Victoria County, died Tuesday in Alderwood Guest Home, Baddeck. Born in Ingonish Beach, she was the daughter of the late James Vincent and Mary (Rambeau) Donovan. She was a member of St. Peter's Church, Ingonish. She is survived by three daughters, Frances (Mrs. Frank Powers), Mary (Mrs. James MacDonald), Gloria (Mrs. Harold Jackson), all of Ingonish; six sons, James, Charles, Leroy, Wallace, Bert and Fred, all of Ingonish; three sisters, Pearl (Mrs. Timothy Robinson), Bridget (Mrs. Patrick Robinson), and Emma (Mrs. Maurice Donovan), all of Ingonish; two brothers, Walter, Ingonish; George, Sydney; 32 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, James J.; two sons, Cecil Albert and Joseph; a brother, John Michael; a sister, Rachael. The body is in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Ingonish. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Peter's Church, Ingonish, Rev. Paul MacGillvray officiating. Burial will be the church cemetery. Chronicle Herald Saturday Nov 20, 1976 DESCOUSSE - Arthur (Artie) Samson, 54, of Descousse, was buried in St Hyacinth Church cemetery following funeral service in the church. He died in St. Ann's Hospital, Arichat. Born in Descousse, he was son of Dianna (Bouin)[sic] Samson and the late Alex Samson. Surviving are his wife, the former Clarisse Hureau; three sisters, Mae (Mrs. Bourque), Descousse; Aileen (Mrs. Al Sharp), Halifax; Reta in the United States; one brother, Gerald, Vancouver. Chronicle Herald Monday Nov 19, 1990 DEVOE, Harold Joseph - 85, Bras d'Or, died Saturday in Northside General Hospital. Born in Alder Point, he was a son of the late Howard and Agnes (Dugas) Devoe. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish. He- was a miner most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Edith; two daughters, Hilda (Mrs. Daniel Hopton); Phyllis (Mrs. Sid Dupuis), Ontario; six sons, Lloyd, Toronto; Harold, Groves Point; Gerald, Alder Point; Franklin, North Sydney; Ambrose, Grand Cache, Alta.; Melvin, Ontario; five brothers, Simon, James, Henry, Clarence, Tremaine, Alder Point; two sisters, Mary, Virginia; 34 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Charlotte Alma Jollota; a daughter, Irma; two sons, Joey, Garfield. The body is in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Jan 21, 1992

LANDRY, Joseph William — 74, Pomquet, Antigonish County, died Monday in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Pomquet, he was a son of the late Simon and Jane (Boudreau) Landry. He worked as a farmer most of his life and was a member of St. Croix Parish, Pomquet. He is survived by two sons, Henry, Pomquet; Alfred, Pinevale, Antigonish County; a granddaughter, three sisters, Mary (Mrs. John D’Entremont), West Pubnico; Annie Jane (Mrs. Alfred Surette), Tusket; Natalie (Mrs. Ambrose -Morell), Pomquet; three brothers, Charles, John, both of Pomquet; Leo, Walkerton, Ont. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Margaret Doiron; a son, Simon in infancy. The body is in Curry Bros. Funeral Home, Antigonish, 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Ste. Croix Church, Pomquet, Rev. Peter Baccardax officiating. Spring burial will be in Ste. Croix Cemetery, Pomquet. Donations may be made to any charity. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Dec 18, 1984 Peter J. Devoe SYDNEY MINES - Peter James Devoe, 9, of Bras d'Or Road, Florence, died Sunday as the result of drowning. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of Leon and Judy (Hawkins) Devoe, living in Florence for the past three years. He was a member of St. Stephen's Parish, Florence. He was a Grade Four student at Florence Elementary School. He was a member of the Florence Fireman Reds Baseball Team for the past two years. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Julie; a brother, Leon, both at home; paternal grandfather, Peter J. Devoe, Florence; maternal grandfather, Peter Hawkins, Alder Point. The body will be in Francis Funeral Home; Sydney Mines, 7 p.m. today. Funeral mass will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Stephen's Church, Florence, with burial in church cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Dec 7, 1964 Mrs. Laura E. Martell, 72, of 2019 Creighton St., died Saturday evening at the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Sambro, she was the widow of Henry N. Martell. She is Survived by one daughter, Hazel (Mrs. William Isnor), Halifax; and three sons, Harold, Frank and Earl, all of Halifax. She is also survived by one grandchild and six great-grandchildren. Her body is at Snow’s Funeral Home, Argyle Street, and funeral will take place Tuesday at 2 p.m. from St. Paul’s Church. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Dec 2, 1981 INGONISH BEACH -Mrs. Mary Helen Doucette, 82, of Ingonish Beach, died Tuesday in Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neil's Harbour. Born in Boston, Mass., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (MacDonald) Lord. She was a retired schoolteacher and taught in Ingonish for a number of years. She was a member of St Peter's Roman Catholic Church. Surviving are two sons, Gordon, Ingonish Centre and Keats, Ingonish Beach; 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John and a brother, Charles. The body is in the family home. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Peter’s Church, Key Dan MacDonald officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buchanan Memorial Hospital Chronicle Herald Wednesday Aug 13, 1986 SYDNEY - Joseph T. Forgeron, 67, of 350 Birch Hill Drive, Sydney, who died Aug. 7, was buried Sunday in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney, following funeral service in St. Theresa's Church. Born in West Arichat, he was a son of the late Alex and Elizabeth (Babin) Forgeron. He was a member of St. Theresa's Parish. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was later employed by the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. He is survived by his wife, the former Blanche Laughlin; a daughter, Karen, Halifax; four brothers, Levi, Halifax: Lorenzo and Edward, both of West Arichat, and Freddie, Montreal; and a sister, Jean (Mrs. Percy Barron), West Arichat.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday Oct 24, 1990 BOND, Joseph Amedee — 78 Halifax, died Monday at Victoria General Hospital. Born in D'Escousse, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Sampson) Bond. He was a retired member of the International Longshoremen's Association, of which he was a member for 41 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Basilica. He is survived by his wife, the former Rena Marie Forgeron; two daughters, Janet, at home; Irene, (Mrs. Albert Robichaud), Halifax; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant son; five sisters, Mae; Lilly: Agnes; Mary; Evangeline; two brothers, Ned; Charlie. The body is at Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax, visiting 2-4. 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 12:15 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Basilica, Msgr. A.M. O'Driscoll officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Sept 28, 1987 BOUDREAU, Laurier Francis — 33, Little Dover, Guysborough County, died Friday. Born in Canso, he was a son of Rose (Bouchie) Boudreau and the late Frederick Boudreau. He is survived by three brothers, Murdock, Toronto; Hughie and Garnet both of Little Dover; six sisters, Beatrice (Mrs. Thomas Haines), Agatha (Mrs. Albert Boudreau), Norma (Mrs. Albert Snow), Loretta (Mrs. Eldon Munroe), Carol (Mrs. Gary Snow) and Marilyn (Mrs. Melvin Dickson), all of Little Dover. He was predeceased by two brothers, Jerome and Frederick Jr. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. today in St. Agnes Church, Little Dover. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday June 23, 1958 Mrs. Angeline Sampson, 93, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. Tompkins, 21 Smith Street. She was predeceased 50 years ago by her husband. Surviving, besides her daughter, are four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Remains are resting at the home of her grandson, L.J. Sampson, 196 Windsor Street. Funeral will be held Tuesday morning ay 7:45 Mass at St. Mary’s Basilica. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Cape Breton Post Monday Mar 26, 1951 The death of James A. Sampson, will known resident and Steelworker, occurred Saturday evening at his residence, 162 Lorne Street, after a general illness. He was 59 years old, a native of Richmond County, and resided here for some years, being employed at the electrical department at the steel plant. Besides his widow, he is survived by one son, Louis in Halifax; two brothers, Stephen, North West Arm; Fred in this city. [Sydney] The remains are resting at his resident and burial will e at River Bourgeois. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Chronicle Herald Friday Aug 16, 1996 SAMPSON, Louis Xavier — 92, Big Pond, died August 13, 1996, at home. Born in Poulamon, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Frank and Agnes (Landry) Sampson. He was a member of St. Mary's Parish, Big Pond, and was active in the community for most of his life. He was self-employed as a carpenter and also delivered mail on the north side of East Bay for several years. Surviving are daughters, Yvonne (Mrs. Mike Bonaparte), Sydney; Cecilia (Mrs. Hugh Morgan), Dartmouth; sons, Frank, Big Pond; Robert, Sydney, sister, Mary Catherine, Newton, Mass.; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Cecilia MacKinnon; brothers, Will, Tom; sisters, Ethel, Clara, Josephine. Funeral 11 a.m. today in St. Mary's Church. Burial in parish cemetery, Big Pond. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association. Chronicle Herald

Wednesday Mar 14, 1973 Wilfred Edward Sampson, 65, of 2533 Agricola Street, Halifax, died Tuesday in Victoria General Hospital. Born at Rockdale, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sampson. Surviving are his wife, Agnes; two sons, Norman and David, and one daughter, Bernice (Mrs. Francis Tibbetts), all of Halifax; one brother, Daniel, Rochester, N.Y.; one sister, Jean (Mrs Gordon Anderson), Halifax; and three grandchildren. The body is a Cruickshank’s Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be Thursday at 9 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Saturday Apr 24, 1976 SYDNEY - Ray C. LeBlanc, 70, of 500 King's Road, Sydney, died Thursday at Sydney City Hospital. A retired Sydney businessman; he was a long-time automobile salesman and a former operator of the old Vidal Hotel. He was a member of the Cape Breton Yacht Club, a fourth degree Knight of Columbus and a member of St. Anthony Daniel's parish. He was a former resident of Sydney Forks. He is survived by his wife, the former Catherine MacIsaac of Sydney, one daughter, Anne Louise (Mrs. James Donahoue), Mississagua, Ont., four sisters, Juliette (Mrs. Bernie O’Brien), Germaine, Clo (Mrs. Francis Pertus), Estelle (Mrs. Leo MacMaster), all of Sydney, one brother Remi, Halifax and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers, Armand, Gus and Clem. The body is at T.W. Curry's Parkview Chapel, 755 George Street, and mass will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from St. Anthony Daniel's church with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday Aug 12, 1983 TRURO -Hugh Desiree Pottie, 78, of 24 Louise Street, Truro, died Thursday in Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Frank D. and Minnie (Landry) Pottie. Surviving are his wife, the former Hilda Rosalene Lawless; a son, Tony, Truro; a stepson, Bill, Toronto; three daughters, Mrs. Marlene Daley, Toronto; Anne (Mrs. Peter Goguen), Truro, and Theresa (Mrs. Donald Mailman), Dartmouth; three sisters, Matilda (Mrs. Leonard Longaphy), L'Ardoise; Louise (Mrs. William Briand) and Viola, both of Halifax; and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by three sisters, Agnes, Mary Elice and Theresa. The body is in Lindsay Memorial Residence, Truro. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Henry Capstick officiating, with burial in Robie Street Cemetery, Truro. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Foundation. Chronicle Herald Monday Sept 16, 1968 MRS. MARGARET ANN DOREY, 67, Janvrin Harbor, Richmond County, was buried following funeral service conducted by Rev. A. Doucet. She is survived by her husband. Miller; two daughters, Zilda (Mrs. Valura Richard), Stellarton; Grace (Mrs. Gordon Hill), Janvrin Harbor: four sisters, Idella (Mrs. Cyril Boudreau), Arichat; Jeanette (Mrs. Eugene Benoit), Petit de Grat; Grace (Mrs. Robert Paul), Halifax: Claire, In the U.S.A.; and four grandchildren. Chronicle Herald Monday Sept 16, 1968 MRS. SYLVIA DOWELL, 35, Berwick, wife of William Dowell, died at her home Sunday. Born at L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, she was the daughter of Mrs. Sadie (Maclnnis) Sampson and the late Raymond Sampson. Surviving, besides her mother and husband, are three daughters, Lorraine, Jennifer, Mary, all at home; one brother, John, Meteghan; one sister, Mary (Mrs. Leslie Hull), Ottawa. The body is at the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, Berwick. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. at St. Anthony's Church, with Rev. Robert Theriault officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Kentville. Chronicle Herald

Tuesday July 13, 1971 SYDNEY - Mrs. Sadie Sampson, 79, 225 Whitney Avenue, Sydney, widow of James H. Sampson, died at Sydney City Hospital Monday. She was the daughter of the late Roderick and Mary (MacKinnon) MacNeil of Piper's Cove. She is survived by four sons, Joseph, Windsor, Ontario; John, Detroit; Francis, New Haven, Connecticut; James, Sydney; two daughters, Mary (Mrs. Joseph Sampson), Ottawa; Theresa (Mrs. Charles Benac), Prince Edward Island; a sister, Marie (Mrs. Ron McPhee), Detroit; 20 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The body is at the T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George Street, Sydney. Funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, in St. Theresa's Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Chronicle Herald Sunday Aug 12, 1983 Louis (Leo) Sampson, 58, of Astral Drive, Dartmouth, died Thursday in Dartmouth General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Louisdale, he was a son of Joseph M. and Mary Louise (Samson) Sampson. Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, the former Jean Covin; three daughters, Melinda and Brenda, both of Arichat; Anna (Mrs. Paul McNeil), Vancouver: five sisters, Lena, Mildred, Priscilla and Sarah, all of Louisdale; Jennie, Niagara Falls; four brothers, Garvey, Brampton; Cletus and Raymond, both of Louisdale; Rudolph, Halifax. The body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held In Louisdale at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dartmouth General Hospital. Chronicle Herald Friday Mar 28, 1969 JAMES SAMPSON, 62, died in Halifax. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Noel Sampson. He is survived by two sisters, Florence (Mrs. E. Josey), Halifax; Nancy, Halifax; two brothers, Simon and George, Halifax. Funeral service will be held Saturday in St. Patrick's Church, Halifax, at 9.30 a.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated by Rev. J. Mills. Burial will be In Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Cape Breton Post Monday Nov 28, 1966 The death of Ernest A. Martell, 73, former Postmaster of L’Ardoise, occurred Saturday in St. Rita Hospital, Sydney, where he had been a patient for the past month. Mr. Martell is survived by his wife Marguerite (O’Toole), four sons, Cyril J., Canarian Johns-Manville representative, Moncton, N.B.; Jerome, L’Ardoise; Ernest, Halifax, N.S.; and Father Michael, Rome, Italy, who is at present home; also three daughters, Mrs. Pat Murdock, Sept Island, P.Q., (Jean R.N.); Mrs. Jim MacDonald, Calgary, Alta, (Joan, R.N.); and Mrs Les Martell, New Jersey, U.S.A. (Caroline; two sisters, Miss Blance Martell, R.N.. and Mrs. C.I. Cameron, St. Peter’s, C.B. Mr Martell was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Church, was very active in community affairs and active in St. Peter’s Council, Knights of Columbus. His remains will rest at his residence in L’Ardoise until Tuesday when mass will be held at 3:30 p.m., from Holy Guardian Angels Church. Interment in Parish Cemetery. Cape Breton Post Saturday Feb 21, 1981 LOUISDALE - Gilbert Sampson, 80, died February 11 at his home in Louisdale. Born in Louisdale be was the son of the late Albert and Leonie (Marchand) Sampson of Louisdale. Predeceased by his wife, Cecile Sampson, he is survived by four sons, Bert and Gerald of Louisdale and Lawrence and Leo of Toronto; three daughters Lillian Ewing, Toronto; Jeanette Sampson, Toronto; Zelia Hall, Digby, one sister, Minnie Landry of Louisdale and 10 grandchildren. He was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. Funeral Mass took place at St. Louis Church, Louisdale, Feb. 13. Interment in Parish Cemetery. Chronicle Herald

Tuesday Oct 23, 1990 BURKE, Pius J. — 67, 734 Heelan St., New Waterford, died Sunday in New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, ha was a son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Kelly) Burke. He resided in New Waterford all his life. He served as sub-district board member with district 26, United Mine Workers of America, from 1962 until retiring in 1982. He had previously worked for 17 years in 16 Colliery. He was a member of St. Michael's Parish, Scotchtown. He is survived by four daughters. Sandra (Mrs. Tom Pearson), Wendy (Mrs. Gerard Gillis). Michelle (Mrs. David Crowe), all of New Waterford; Debbie (Mrs. Bill Maclntyre), Tanglewood Subdivision, Sydney; a son, Gary, ,New Waterford; four sisters, Veronica Burke, Hamilton, Ont.; Blanche Marsman, Theresa Stysh, Irene Ofela, all of Sydney; a brother, Raymond, Sydney; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. He was predeceased by a brother, Russell; four sisters, Mary MacKinnon, Pearl Rolls, Violet Morrison, Agnes MacDougall; a son, Brian in infancy. The body will be cremated. A memorial service will be 7 p.m. today in St. Michael's Church, New Waterford. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Donations may be made to Breton Education Centre Scholastic Fund. Chronicle Herald Monday December 15, 1975 POMQUET - Simon William Landry, 84, of Pomquet died Saturday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Pomquet, be was a son of the late William Simon and Celeste (Mattie) Landry. He is survived by three daughters, Mary (Mrs. John B. D'Entremont), West Pubnico; Annie Jane (Mrs. Alfred Surett), Yarmouth County; Nattie Elizabeth (Mrs. Ambrose Murell), Pomquet; four sons, Joseph W., Charles P. and John, all of Pomquet; Leo, Lively, Ont.; a aster, Mrs. Hattie Delorey, Weymouth; three brothers, Gerald, Boston; Charles, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Wallace, Harve Boucher; 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body will be la Currie's Funeral Home, Antigonish, after 2 p.m. today. Requiem Mass will be held in Holy Cross Church, Pomquet, Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Thursday August 21, 1975 POMQUET - Mrs. Abraham Landry, 77, died Wednesday at home. Born in Pomquet, she was the former Margaret Florence Melanson, daughter of the late Augustus and Mary (Boudreau) Melanson. Surviving besides her husband, are: a daughter, Mae (Mrs. Joseph R. Venedam), Pomquet: a son, Peter, Lively, Ont.; three brothers, Joseph, Harold, both of Pomquet; Walter, Brooklyn, N.Y.; two sisters, Jean (Mrs. Louis Doiron), Pomquet; and Catherine (Mrs. Clarence Broussard), Halifax. The body is at Curry's Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Croix Church, Pomquet, Rev. P. J. Baccardax officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday October 17, 1977 POMQUET - Abraham Landry, 73, of Pomquet, Antigonish County, died Saturday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Pomquet, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (DeYoung) Landry. He was a carpenter. He is survived by one stepdaughter, Mae (Mrs. Joseph R. Venedam), Pomquet; one stepson, Peter Melanson, Sudbury, Ont.; one brother, William, Massachusetts; and several nieces and nephews. The body is at Curry's Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Pomquet, Rev. Peter Baccardax officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Saturday December 15, 1979 POMQUET - Ernest S. Landry, 86, of Pomquet, Antigonish County, died Thursday at St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Charles and Martha (Landry) Landry. A retired carpenter, he was a long-serving Antigonish County Municipal Councillor, he served as Justice of the Peace for Antigonish County. He is survived by two brothers, Leo, Taylor's Road, Antigonish County; and Joseph, Halifax; and one sister,

Mae (Mrs. Alex Dewolfe), East Pepperell, Mass. He was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. The body will be at Maclsaac's Funeral Home, after 7 p.m. today. Funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m., from St. Croix Church, Rev. P. J. Baccardax officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday August 12, 1969 JEROME LANDRY, 20, of Pomquet, Antigonish County, died Friday night when the car be was driving went out of control and crashed. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clement Landry; five brothers, Thomas, of Pomquet; Johnny, Ontario; Ralph, Gordon, and David all at home; and two sisters, Jessie and Linda at home. The body is at the family home. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. in St. Croix Church, Pomquet. Interment win be in the church cemetery. Chronicle Herald Thursday January 18, 1990 LANDRY, Laura Dorothy — 70, Pomquet, Antigonish County, died Tuesday in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish County. Born in Tracadie, Antigonish Co., she was a daughter of the late John Simon and Mary Sophie (Pettipas) Melanson. She was a member of Pomquet Senior Citizen Club. She is survived by her husband, Alex; a daughter, Mary (Mrs Thomas Landry), Pomquet: three sons, Francis Melanson, Joseph Melanson and George Melanson, all of Pomquet; a step-son, Arthur Landry, Dunmore, Antigonish County; a sister, Hazel (Mrs. Sal Maggolozi), Cambridge, Mass.: eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Eddie Melanson; a sister, Blanche; two brothers, Eugene and Francis. The body is in Curry Bros. Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday in St. Croix Church, Pomquet, Rev. P.J Baccardax officiating. Cremation to follow. Donations may be made to Antigonish branch of Canadian Cancer Society or Pomquet Senior Citizens Club. Chronicle Herald Tuesday July 02, 1985 POMQUET - Alexander Joseph Landry, 66, Pomquet, died Monday in St Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Pomquet, he was a son of the late William and Lucille (Deon) Landry. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served with the Royal Canadian Service Corps. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Arras branch 59. He worked as a smelter for international Nickel Corp., Sudbury, Ont, from 1951-78. He was a member of Ste. Croix Parish, Pomquet. Surviving are his wife, the former Jeanne Marie Delattre; a sister, Marie (Mrs. Lionel Gareau), Brantford, Ont; a brother, Clement, Pomquet; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Jessie; a brother, George. The body will be in Curry Brothers Funeral Home, Antigonish, after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St Croix Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or any charity. Chronicle Herald Friday December 15, 1978 POMQUET – Hubert S. Landry, 63, of Pomquet, Antigonish County, died Wednesday at the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Pomquet, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary Jane (Boudreau) Landry. He was employed as a carpenter in the maintenance department of Mount St. Bernard for the past 16 years. Surviving are his wife, the former Marion Chisholm; five daughters, Elaine (Mrs Murray MacKay), Antigonish; Norma (Mrs. Greg Mattie), Tiverton, Ont.; Joan (Mrs. Paul Boudreau), Moncton; Claire (Mrs. Danny Eddy), Bridgewater; Audrey, at home; three sons, Paul, Antigonish; Hugh and Robert, both of Pomquet; five sisters, Elva (Mrs. Mattie O’Shea), North Walpole, Mass.; Beatrice, Fort Lauderdale; Ruth (Mrs. Phonse Durant), Pomquet; Elmira (Mrs. Joseph Graham), Holywood, Fla.; Isabelle (Mrs. Reg Peters), Cochituate, Mass.; two brothers Arthur and Laffin, both of Ile Perault, Que.; 11 grandchildren/. He was predeceased by two brothers. Th body is at Curry’s Funeral Home, Antigonish.

Funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Croix Church, Pomquet, Rev. P.J. Baccardax officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday March 7, 1986 POMQUET - Mary Margaret Landry, 69, of Pomquet, Antigonish County, died Thursday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Pomquet, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Julia (Venedam) Doiron. She was a member of St. Croix Parish, Pomquet. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; two sons, Henry, Pomquet; Alfred, Pinevale; three sisters, Rita (Mrs., Alex R. Landry) and Adele (Mrs. Alfred Benoit), both of Pomquet; Mary (Mrs. Robert Cormier), New Jersey, four brothers, George, Leo, Dominic and Francis, all of Pomquet. She was predeceased by an infant, son, Simon; a sister, Anna. The body is in Curry Brothers Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Croix Church, Pomquet. Burial will be in the church cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, Antigonish branch. Chronicle Herald Friday Mar 7, 1986 NORTH SYDNEY - Mary MacDougall, 82, of Northside Guest Home, North Sydney, formerly of Sydney Mines, died Thursday in Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Jessome) Bushore. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she is survived by a son, John, Sydney. Mines; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John A.; two daughters, Rita and Anastasia; a son, Joseph; two brothers, Samuel and Patrick. The body is in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday Feb 27, 1981 SYDNEY - Barnaby George Sampson, 86, of Sydney, formerly of Lower L'Ardoise, died Wednesday in St. Rita Hospital. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late George and Sarah Sampson. He resided in Lower L'Ardoise most of his life and lived in Sydney for a number of years. He was a member of St. Mary's Church and Club 55. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Peters; two sons, Napoleon, Pondville, and Martin, Cheticamp; nine daughters, Laura (Mrs. Fred Pottie), Halifax; Kathleen (Mrs. Alonzo Pottie), Toronto; Rose (Mrs. Roy MacLean), Sydney River; Sarah (Mrs. Alvin Pyke), Annerine (Mrs. Jonathon Desveaux), Marie (Mrs. Albert Mombourquette), and Janet (Mrs. Allan Arsenault), all of Sydney; Mary (Mrs. David Campbell) and Doris (Mrs. Ralph Allen), both of South Bar; a brother, Ernest, Sydney; 41 grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren. He was predeceased by five brothers, a daughter and two infant sons. The body is in T. W. Curry's Parkview Chapel. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Our Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Stanley MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Sept 25, 1979 James Godfrey Sampson, 79, of 3 Dogwood Avenue, Westphal Trailer Court, Dartmouth, died Monday at home. Born in Louisdale, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Boudreau) Sampson. He retired from National Seafoods Ltd. in 1965. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Ida Samson; three Sons, Tommy and Tony, both of Goodwood; Leonard, Cape Breton; three daughters, Melvince (Mrs. Wilfred Samson), Cape Breton; Theresa (Mrs. Carl Rogers), Halifax; Zelia (Mrs. Ernest Aucoin), Westphal; a brother Joseph, Cape Breton; three sisters; Belin (Mrs. Wilfred Marchand) and Maggie (Mrs. Wilfred Linden), both of Sydney; Rita (Mrs. Godfrey Marchand), Ontario; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two

brothers and three sisters. The body is at J. Albert Walker and Sons Funeral Home, Dartmouth and will be transferred to St. Louis Parish, Louisdale for funeral Thursday. Sept 26, 1979 In the obituary of James G. Sampson published in these newspapers Tuesday, Lawrence and Zelia (Boudreau) Sampson and Daughter Melvina (Mrs Wilfred Samson), Cape Breton were incorrectly identified. Chronicle Herald Friday June 16, 1978 EAST PORT FELIX - John Allen George, 74, of East Port Felix, was buried in Upper Whitehead cemetery following funeral service in St. Joseph's Church, Port Felix. Born in Whitehead, he was a son of the late Abraham and Geneva (Snow) George. Surviving are his wife, the former Beatrice Pellerine; two sons, John and Danny, both of Port Felix; two daughters, Juanita (Mrs. Nelson Duquette), Halifax; Helen (Mrs. Joe King), Whitehead Cross Road; six grandsons and one great-grandson; four sisters, Minnie (Mrs. Anthony MacMillan), Trenton; Mrs. Velma Pembroke, Halifax; Jeanette Vecchiola, Whitehead; Mrs. Adeline Osborne, Miscouche, P.E.I.; six brothers, Seymour, Queensport; Percy, Ira, Abe, Paul and Phil, all of Whitehead. He was predeceased by a daughter Jenny, a sister and four brothers. Chronicle Herald Tuesday May 26, 1992 McNAMARA, Mary Doris — 23 1/2 Victoria St., Glace Bay, died May 22, 1992 in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Black) Mclsaac. She attended Holy Angels Convent, Sydney. She was a member of St. Anne's Parish; St. Anne's Society; CWL, and was actively involved in all aspects of church life. She was a member of Children of Mary; Sacred Heart Parish, Sydney; Cursillo Movement, and attended Life in the Spirit Seminar. She was a former board member of Children's Aid Society and Catholic Family Service. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia, Glace Bay; Mary (Mrs. F. Allan Dickieson), Virginia Beach, Va.; sister, Mrs. Muriel Fitzgerald, Southbridge, Mass.; brother, Donald J., Ottawa, Ont.; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis; three sisters, Anne, Martina, Helen; three brothers, John, Frank, James. The body is in Curry's Funeral Home, 140 Main St., Glace Bay, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 4 p.m. Wednesday in St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay, Rev. Norman McPhee officiating. Burial will be in St. Anne's Cemetery Chronicle Herald Thursday May 28, 1992 McNAMARA, Mary Margaret — 95, Breton Bay Nursing Home, Sydney, formerly of 260 Belgium St., Reserve Mines, Cape Breton, died May 26,1992 at the home. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Duncan and Margaret (MacDonald) MacDonald. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines. She is survived by six daughters, Jane (Mrs. Victor Buchanan), Margaret Gardiner, Rita, Freda (Mrs. Martin McCarthy), all of Reserve Mines; Mary Martin, Toronto; Rosalie (Mrs. Henry Dupont), Glace Bay; three sons, Joseph, Toronto; Vincent, Reserve Mines; Leo, Glace Bay; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas J.; two sons, Frances, Joseph. The body is in V. J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, where funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday in their chapel, Rev. Thomas Lathages officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Sept 15, 1980 Mrs. Blanche Marie LeBlanc, 71, of Halifax and formerly of Port Colborne, Ont. died Saturday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Martha (Goyetche) Hureau.

She is survived by two sons, Carroll Charles, Ottawa, and Mederic Ernest, Port Colborne; two sisters, Clara Theriault and Jeannette Hureau, both of Halifax; two grandsons and several nieces and nephews. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be held in St. Pius X Church, Fairview, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Chronicle Herald Friday Oct 3, 1986 Ella Jane Whynott, 72, of Sunrise Manor, Halifax, died Wednesday in the manor. Born in Descousse, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Angus and Georgina (Bona) Sampson. She is survived by her stepmother, Sophie Cordeau Sampson; two sons, Arthur, Halifax, and Michael, New Glasgow, eight daughters, Catherine, Sydney, Shirley, New Brunswick; Jean, Ontario; Mylinda, Genevieve, Ruth, Jan and Laura, all of Halifax; four sisters, Anita (Mrs. Francis Joyce), Descousse; Laura (Mrs. James Lelacheur), Dartmouth; Hilda (Mr. Robert Westhaver), Vancouver, and Alvina MacAllister, Dartmouth; six brothers, Simon, Dartmouth; Arthur, Terence Bay; George, Ontario; Hubert, Quebec; Melvin, Petit de Grat, and stepbrother Simon, Ontario; 16r grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Douglas; a son, Daniel; a brother, Joseph, and a granddaughter. The body is in Cruikshanks Funeral Home. Funeral will be Saturday at 9 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, Rev. John Hayes officiating. Cremation will follow. Chronicle Herald Tuesday June 9, 1992 McNEIL, Mary Delina — 76, Evanston, Richmond County, formerly of Point Tupper, Richmond County, died June 8,1992 in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Arichat, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Casimar and Clara (Richards) LeBlanc. She was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Port Hawkesbury. She is survived by five daughters, Rose (Mrs. Gerald Kennedy), New Glasgow, Shery Tait, Port Hawkesbury; Carmelita (Mrs, Angus Maclsaac), Creignish; Pam (Mrs. Hans Baumhartner), Troy, Inverness County; Charmaine (Mrs. Terry Baltas), Evanston; five sons, Murdock, Kempt Road, Richmond County; Murray, Pomquet, Antigonish County; Charlie Jr., Foster, both of Port Hawkesbury; five sisters, Eileen (Mrs. Bill Bobbtt), Lida McNeil, Margaret (Mrs. George Johnson), all of Port Hawkesbury; Claris (Mrs. Stanley Forgeron), Martinique, Richmond County; Georgina Ryan, MacIntvre Lake; 20 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Bennie; daughter, Heather, seven sons in infancy; a great-granddaughter, three brothers, Joseph, Simon, Charlie; four sisters, Mary, Lizer, two in infancy. The body is in W. J. Whitty Funeral Home, Bernard Street, Port Hawkesbury, visiting 7-9 p m. today, 2-4, 7-9 pm. Wednesday, where prayer service will be 8 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday in St Joseph's church, Port Hawkesbury, Rev. Regis Halloran officiating. Burial will be to parish cemetery, Donations may be made to St. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec. Chronicle Herald Saturday Apr 1, 1967 Sampsonville –Requiem mass was in St. Peter’s Church for Mrs. Peter Burke, 84. Interment was in the church cemetery. She is survived by eight sons, Dan, Elias, and Walter, Montreal; Ton, Sydney; Amos, River Bourgeois; Peter, Francis and Adrian, Sampsonville; three daughters, Mrs. Annie Fraser, Nanton, Alta.; Mrs. Harry Landry and Mrs. Joseph Landry, Sampsonville; an adopted daughter, Mrs. Sam Burke, French Cove. Chronicle Herald Monday July 22, 1968 JOSEPH L. DOUCETTE, 65, Ingonish, died Saturday. A native of Ingonish, he was caretaker at the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Surviving are one daughter, Elizabeth, Sydney; six sons, Theodore, Joseph, Cyril, Eugene, Arnold and Gerald, all of Ingonish; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Stamper and Mrs. Frank Hacala, both of North Sydney;

and three brothers, Thomas, Ingonish; James, Ingonish; and Charles, Florida. The body is at his residence. Funeral will be held today at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Church, with burial in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday June 9, 1992 MARCHAND, Leo John Baptiste — 69, Arichat, Richmond County, died June 8, 1992 in St Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Arichat, he was a son of the late Joseph and Bertina (Thibeau) Marchand. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, Arichat. He served in Italy during the Second World War. He is survived by his wife, the former Lillian Mary Vigneau; two daughters, Claudette (Mrs. Alvin Barnes), Debert, Colchester County, Lorrie (Mrs. Raymond Forgeron), Burton, N.B.; son, Marcel, Arichat; three sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Richard, Arichat; Racheal (Mrs. Walter Poirier), D'Escousse, Richmond County; Annette (Mrs, Alfred Jollymore), Petit De Grat, Richmond County; brother, Alphonse, Arichat; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Clara; brother, Godfrey. The body is in C. H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, 1:30-3 pm Thursday. Funeral will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat, Rev. Hughie MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat Chronicle Herald Wednesday Mar 5, 1986 FLORENCE - Victoria Angela Devoe, 59, of 99 Shore Road, Florence, Cape Breton County, died Monday in Harbour View Hospital, Sydney Mines. Born in Sydney Mines, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Nellie (Waye) MacKinnon. She had been a patient in the hospital for the last five years. She was a member of St Stephen's parish, Florence. She is survived by her husband, James; five sons, Charles, Alder Point; James and Joseph, Sydney Mines; Reddy, Dartmouth; Thomas, Edmonton; seven daughters, Patricia, Sydney River, Mrs. Mary Ellen Collins, and Mrs. Theresa Ross, both of Edmonton; Mrs. Barbara Denbow, British Columbia; Mrs. Debbie Pupetz, and Mrs. Faith Perry, both of Dartmouth; Patricia Ann, Florence; a bother, Charles, Sydney Mines; 21 grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Anthony James, three sisters Ethel, Elizabeth and Rodena. The body is in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church, Florence, Rev. J. Cote officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Mar 5, 1986 SYDNEY MINES - Mrs. Mary Ellen LeBlanc, 78, of Sydney Mines, Cape Breton County, died Sunday in New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in Mill Creek, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Maclntyre) Pendergast. She was a member of Immaculate Conception parish, Sydney Mines and was a 25-year member of the Catholic Women's League. She was a member of the Retired Teacher's Association. She taught school on Christmas Island, at Alder Point and Notre Dame School, Sydney Mines. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Sheila Reilly, Sydney Mines; Anne (Mrs. Harold Meehan), Cleveland, Ohio; Selica (Mrs. Gregor MacPherson), Lingan; Mrs. Joan Berg, Sydney; three sons, Alex, Bras d'Or; Barry, Sydney Mines; John, Fredericton; a brother, John, Worth Sydney; a sister, Viola (Mrs. William McMaster), Halifax; 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Garfield; three brothers, Michael, Alfred and Vincent; a sister, Matilda. The body is in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral service will be held today at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, Rev. J. A. MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday Feb 7, 1972

INGONISH - James J. Doucette, 81, of Ingonish, Inverness County, died Friday in Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neil's Harbor. Born at Ingonish, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Doucette. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; six sons, James, Charles, Leroy, Wallace, Bert and Fred, three daughters, Frances (Mrs. Fred Powers), Mary (Mrs. James MacDonald) and Gloria (Mrs. Harold Jackson), all of Ingonish; two brothers, Charles in Florida; Thomas, Ingonish; one sister, Mrs. Euphemia Hacala, North Sydney. The body is at her home. Funeral service will be held today at 2 p.m. in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday June 7, 1983 Muriel Margaret Sampson, 51, of 2406 Gottingen Street, Halifax, died Saturday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in West Dover, she was a daughter of the late Edith and Fred Morash. She is survived by her husband John; two brothers, Freddie Morash, Boutiliers Point; Edward Morash, Hammonds Plains; two sisters, Lena (Mrs. Nelson Now), Indian Harbour; Elana (Mrs. Harold Osbourne), Boutiliers Point; a stepsister Audrey (Mrs. Donald Power), Hammonds Plains. The body is in Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. George's Anglican Church, Halifax. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Chronicle Herald Friday Oct 17, 1975 Bras d’Or – Mrs. Harold Devoe, 72, died Thursday at Northside General Hospital. Born in Indian Harbour Lake, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jollotta. She was a resident here for 51 years. Surviving besides her husband, are; two daughters, Hilda (Mrs. A.E. Hopton), Toronto; Phyllis (Mrs. Sid Dupuis), Orillia, Ont.; six sons, Harold, Franklyn, both of Bras d’Or; Gerald, Alder Point, Ambrose, Groves Point; Melvin, Tremaine, both of Toronto; a brother, Scott, Detroit. She was predeceased by a daughter and two sons. The body is at the George R. Francis Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Joseph’s church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday Nov 15, 1991 Devoe, Helen – 80, Alder Point, died Thursday in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late John and Julie (Cormier) O’Connell. She was a member of St. Ann’s Parish, Alder Point. She is survived by a daughter, Louise Antinozzi, Alder Point; four sons, Charles, Richard, both of Alder Point; Jimmy, Richard, both of Fort McMurray, Alta.; two brothers, Dan, Sudbury, Ont.; Morris, Alder Point; two sisters, Mary Campbell; Bras d’Or, Anna Devoe, Ontario. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles; a son, Jerome; a brother, Phillip. The body is in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, visiting 7-9-p.m. Saturday, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Ann’s Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Bras d’Or. Chronicle Herald Tuesday June 7, 1983 ARICHAT — Francis Irving Doiron, 71, of Arichat, Richmond County, died Saturday in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Port Royal, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Margrete (Robichaud) Doiron. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife the former Mary Zilda Gerard; a daughter Christina; and four brothers, Freddie, Rudolph, Charlie and Edmund. The body is in Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat; where funeral will be 3.p.m. today, Rev. Bill Burke officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Mar 28, 1990

SAMPSON, Mildred Mae — 76, Melville Lodge, Halifax, formerly of Fairview, died March 21, in the lodge. Born in Yarmouth, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Berry. She is survived by a son, Kenneth, Whites Lake; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Douglas. The body has been cremated. Chronicle Herald Saturday Nov 29, 1980 TORONTO - Walter (Sunny) Devoe, 42, of Toronto, died Friday in St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of Walter and Elizabeth (Brogan) Devoe. He lived in Toronto for the past 20 years, and was self-employed the last number of years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish, Sydney Mines. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife Helen, a daughter Dawn, two sons, Paul and Bobby, all of Toronto; four sisters, Patsy (Mrs. Mansell Bennett), Nadick, Mass.; Dianne (Mrs. John Topovich), Langley, B. C.; Michelle (Mrs. Jackie Matthews), Sydney Mines, and Lynn (Mrs. Alex Marsh), Sydney Mines; five brothers, Gerard, Port Colburne, Ont; Colin, Sydney Mines; Blair, Grand Prairie, Alta.; Kevin, Moncton, and Paul at home. The body will be transferred to Sydney Mines and will be at G. E. Francis' Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Chronicle Herald Wednesday Jan 22, 1975 Former Sydney alderman dies SYDNEY - Clement T. LeBlanc, 73, of 166 Royal Avenue, died Tuesday at St. Rita Hospital. Born at Poulamond, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James H. LeBlanc. He was a resident of Sydney for 60 years, serving as ward four alderman for ten years. He was a fourth degree. 40-year member of the Knights of Columbus and operated a grocery business in Sydney for many years. Prior to his retirement he was employed with the purchasing department of Sydney City Hospital. He is survived by two sons, James, New York; Lorne, Stratford, Ont; six daughters, Bernice (Mrs. Peter MacDonald) Sydney River; Olive (Mrs. Victor Dawson), Mrs. Eunice Spear, both of Sydney; Lorraine, Edmundston, N.B.; Andree (Mrs. Richard Omara), Beoeil, Quebec; Lucille (Mrs. Andre Deveau), Dartmouth; two brothers, Ray, Sydney River; Remi, Dartmouth; four sisters, Mrs. Bernie O'Brien, Sydney; Germaine LeBlanc, Sydney, Mrs. Francis Pertus, Sydney River; Mrs. Estelle MacMaster, Sydney: 17 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife and two brothers. The body is at the T W. Currie Parkview Chapel. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. D. A. Doyle officiating. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday July 20, 1965 River Bourgeoise – Funeral Service for Charles Bouchard, 84, will be held this morning at 9 at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, River Bourgeois. [sic: St. John the Baptiste Church] He died at his home on Wednesday. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bouchard, River Bourgeoise. Until his retirement he was an employee of CNR in Halifax. He is survived by one brother W.P. Bouchard of Halifax. His wife the former Adele Bouchard is dead. Interment will be in the church cemetery, River Bourgeoise. Chronicle Herald Wednesday May 5, 1976 William P. Bouchard, 87, of 5526 Hennessey Place, Halifax, died Tuesday at his home. Born in River Bourgeois, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Peter and Frazine (Burke) Bouchard. He retired from Pittsburg Glass Company where he was employed as a glazier. He also operated a bingo at the Isnor Block in Halifax. Surviving are two sons, Gerald, Ottawa and Charlie, Halifax; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Pay, Halifax; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Besides his wife, the former Mayme Delaney, he was predeceased by a son, Bill. The body is at Cruikshanks Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 9 a.m. Thursday in, St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery.

Chronicle Herald Monday June 19, 1972 Mrs. William P. Bouchard, 87, of 5526 Hennessey Place, Halifax, died Saturday at home. Born in Halifax, she was the former Mary Claire (Mame) Delaney, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Delaney. She was a former president of the Children of Mary, a member of the Catholic Women's League and the Saint Patrick's Boys Home Auxiliary. Besides her husband she is survived by her husband, one daughter, (Mrs. Mary Pay), Halifax; two sons, Gerald, Ottawa, and Charles, Halifax; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body is in Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Robie Street. Funeral mass will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Saint Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 6, 1989 LELACHEUR, John James — 68, 357 Portland St., Dartmouth, formerly of Lennox Passage Bridge, died Dec. 19 at home. Born in Isle Madame, Arichat, he was a son of Barbara (MacRae) Lelacheur and the late Robert J. Lelacheur. He was a retired iron worker. He is survived by his wife, the former Laura Jean Samson; two daughters, Joan (Mrs. Wilfred Landry), Dartmouth; Linda, at home; two sons, Wayne and Johnny, both of Dartmouth; six sisters, Barbara (Mrs. Earl Lelacheur), Port Hawkesbury; Emmeline (Mrs. Gordon Rowe), Arichat, Richmond County; Ida (Mrs. Thomas Matthews), Cleveland, Richmond County; Joan (Mrs. David Ross), Toronto; Elizabeth (Mrs. Alex Boucher), Pictou; Edna (Mrs. Allan. MacRae), Pleasant Hill, Inverness County; seven brothers, Gerald, Harry, Gordon, Irving and Robbie, all of Louisdale, Richmond County; Alden, Port Hawkesbury; Harold, Toronto; several grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Vincent. Funeral service was Dec. 22 in Black River United Church, Rev. Margie Whynot officiated. Burial was in Southbrook Cemetery, Port Hawkesbury. Chronicle Herald Friday June 16, 1989 LELACHEUR, Rose Barbara — 86, Louisdale, died Wednesday at Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Louisdale, she was a daughter of the late Duncan and Rosie (Lawery) McRae. She was a member of Black River United Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by six daughters. Mrs. Joan Ross, Toronto; Mrs. Elizabeth Boucher, Pictou; Mrs. Ida Matthews, Cleveland; Barbara (Mrs. Earl LeLacheur), Port Hawkesbury; Emeline (Mrs. Gordon Rowe), Martinique; Edna (Mrs. Allan MacRae), Port Hastings; seven sons, Harold. Toronto; Alden, Port Hawkesbury; Howard, Harry, Gordon, Robert and Irving, all of Louisdale: several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert John: three sons, Vincent, James and an infant: four sisters, Ida, Lillian, Mary and Ronola; three brothers, Gordon, James and Billie. The body is in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in St. Mark's United Church, Port Hawkesbury, Rev. Margie Whynot officiating. Burial will be in South Brook Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Chronicle Herald Wednesday July 29, 1992 LANDRY, Jeanne Marie — 72, 41 Greenwold Ave., Antigonish, formerly of Pomquet, Antigonish County, died July 26, 1992, at home. Born in Grenae, France, she was a daughter of the late Nestor Raoul Pierre and Rose Ambroisime (Courcelle) DeLatre. She was a member of Ste. Croix Roman Catholic Church, Pomquet. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Alexander Joseph; brother George. The body is in Curry Brothers Funeral Home, Antigonish, visiting 4-6 p.m. today. Funeral will be 7 p.m. today in Ste. Croix Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Peter Baccardax officiating. Burial win be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Alzheimers Society of Nova Scotia.

Chronicle Herald Wednesday May 2, 1990 DeWOLFE, Francis Jerome — 66, 2452 Brunswick St., Halifax, died Tuesday in Victoria General Hospital. Born in East Ship Harbour, he was a son of the late Gerald and Maude (Russell) DeWolfe. He worked 33 years at the HMC dockyard. He is survived by his wife, the former Melina LeBlanc; six daughters, Marie (Mrs. Wally Parker), Betty, (Mrs. Gerald Bowden), Claire (Mrs. Bernie Martin), all of Halifax; Donna (Mrs. Danny Bowden), Lower Sackville; Carolyn, Hamilton, Ont.; Lynn, at home; two sons, Gerald, at home; Richard, Halifax; 21 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Jessie, a brother. Joseph. The body is in Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Robie St., Halifax. Funeral will be 9 a.m., Thursday, in St. Patrick's Church, Brunswick St., Halifax, Rev. John Hayes officiating. Burial will be in St. Dennis Church Cemetery, East Ship Harbour. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Izaak Walton Killam Children's Hospital. Chronicle Herald Friday Sept 30, 1983 ANTIGONISH - Mary Agnes Landry, 93, of R.K. MacDonald Guest House, Antigonish, and formerly of Afton, died Thursday at home. Born in East Havre Boucher, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Breen) Boucher. She was a seamstress for 40 years in Lint, Mass. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by five nephews and three nieces. She was predeceased by her husband William, a sister Margaret Dugas, and three brothers, William, Jeffery and Louis. The body will be in Curry's Funeral Home, Antigonish, after 2 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Church, Tracadie, Rev. Frank Morley officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday June 12, 1989 LANDRY, Mary (Brothers) — 44 Hawthorne St., Antigonish, died Saturday in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Beatrice (Boyd) Brothers. She was graduate of Mount Saint Bernard College, Antigonish. She was employed at Royal Bank in Antigonish for several years. She was the recipient of a service award from the Canadian Red Cross Society. She is survived by a daughter, Oona, Antigonish; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas; a sister, Jean. The body is in Maclssac Funeral Home, Antigonish, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be held 2 pm. Tuesday, St. Francis Xavier University Chapel. Burial in St. Ninian's Cemetery. Donations may be made to Martha Home Health Care. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Jan 12, 1988 LEBLANC, Leonard J. — 56, Dartmouth, died Monday in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Arichat, he was a son of the late Remie and Annie (Martell) LeBlanc. He is survived by his wife, the former Thelma (Sutherland); a daughter, Elizabeth, at home; two sons, Bernie, Dartmouth; Bob, Riverview, N.B.; five sisters, Melina (Mrs. Frank DeWoIfe), Mary (Mrs. Ralph Fougere), Alma (Mrs. William Cave), Margaret (Mrs. Thomas Brake) and Eva Monk, all of Halifax: six brothers, Remi, Charlottetown; Newman, Long Point; Collie, Albert, Andrew and Adam, all of Halifax; two granddaughters. He was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. The body is in Mattatall’s Funeral Home, Dartmouth, with visiting 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Thomas More Church, Rev. Donald Boudreau officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Fund. Chronicle Herald Wednesday May 2, 1990

LANDRY, Joseph Eugene — 47, D'Escousse, formerly of Petit De Grat, died as a result of a drowning accident Jan. 17. Born in Petit De Grat, he was a son of Raymond and Anna (Boudreau) Landry, Petit De Grat. He is survived by his common-law wife, Doris Martell; four sisters, Doris, Muriel, Madeleine, Linda, all of Petit De Grat; an adopted sister, Darlene, Petit De Grat; three brothers, Gerard, Velma, Alderic, all of Petit De Grat; an adopted brother, Brent, Petit De Grat. He was predeceased by a brother, Stanley. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. today in St. Joseph's Church, Petit De Grat. Burial took place in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit De Grat. Chronicle Herald Friday Sept 30, 1983 Henry Alexander Martell, 81, of 5296 South Street, Halifax, died Thursday in Halifax Infirmary. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Alex and Rose (Samson) Martell. He worked on the Halifax waterfront until retirement. Surviving are his wife, the former Angeline Briand; a daughter, Dorothy Briand; a son Joseph; two granddaughters. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Basilica, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Feb 19, 1963 Antigonish –Mrs. George Landry, 79, died suddenly Monday. Born in Pomquet, she was the former Emilia Boudreau, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Parsons) Boudreau. She is survived by her husband; four sons, Charles and Thomas, Lower South River; James, fire chief in Antigonish, Nicholas, also of Antigonish, daughters, Natalie, Mrs. Harvey Levy, Montreal, Sister Emilia, Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha, Toronto, a brother, Leo, West Somerville, Mass, a sister, Mrs. John Delorey, Monk’s Head. She was predeceased by a daughter. The remains will be resting at the family residence in Lower South River starting this afternoon. Chronicle Herald Saturday Sept 14, 1974 ANTIGONISH - Nicholas Landry, 92, of Antigonish died Thursday in St. Martha's Hospital. Born at Pomquet, he was the son of the late James and Marceline Landry. A prominent business man in Antigonish, he began his career with Randall’s Livery Stables in the late 1890s. In 1914 he joined T. J. Sears and A. J. Sears in forming the Eastern Automobile Company, of which he became manager in 1934. He was also a member of the Antigonish Town Council for several years and became mayor in 1948. The last surviving member of his own family, he was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters, and also by his first wife, the former Marion Grant, who died in 1932. He is survived by his second wife, Mary Brothers Landry, and one daughter, Oona, Halifax. Funeral service will be held Sunday from St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish, with interment in the parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Saturday Sept 14, 1974 Remie Terrio, 87, died Wednesday in Fairview Villa where be was a resident. He was a native of Arichat, Richmond County. Surviving are his wife, Martha; three sons, Amadee, Arichat; Raymond, Sydney; John, Halifax; two brothers, Gean and Alex, both of Halifax; and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Alma. The body is at Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 2 p.m., in St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, with burial in Gate of Heaven cemetery. Chronicle Herald Monday June 12, 1989 BURKE, Frederick Pastian — 62, River Bourgeois, Richmond County, died Sunday in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in River Bourgeois, he was a son of the late Joseph P. and Clara (Landry) Burke. He was retired from

Stora Forest Industries, Point Tupper. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois. He is survived by his wife, the former Annie Berthier; seven sons, Brian, Stephen, both of Waterville, Kings County; Glenn, Austin, Wayne, all of Halifax; Lee, Barry, both at home: three daughters, Annette (Mrs. Glen Sampson), River Bourgeois; Arlene (Mrs. David Green), Sackville; Nicole, at home; eight brothers, Vitus, Shad Bay; Alex, Raymond, Ernest, Anthony, John, Roderick, all of River Bourgeois; Richard, Petawawa, Ont.; six sisters, Mrs. Margaret Smith, Irene (Mrs. Don McLaughlin), Mary, all of Halifax; Emily (Mrs. Fred Harding), Napean, Ont.; Anna (Mrs. Albert Sampson), Guelph, Ont.; Theresa (Mrs. Leo Landry), River Bourgeois; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Eddie. The body is in St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, where funeral will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Rev. Hugh B. MacDonald officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Chronicle Herald Friday Jan 11, 1985 Remi LeBlanc, 81, of Northwood Manor, Halifax, died Tuesday in Camp Hill Hospital. Born in Richmond County, he was a son of the late James H. and Mary Louise (Benoit) LeBlanc. He worked many years with the former C.P. Moore Limited, Sydney, and he was an honorary life member of 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Sydney. He is survived by two daughters, Simone LeBlanc, Halifax; Donna (Mrs. Donald Lystra), Ann Arbor, Mich.; two grandchildren; four sisters, Juliette (Mrs. Bernie O'Brien), Germaine LeBlanc, Clo (Mrs. Francis Pertus), Estelle (Mrs. Leo MacMaster), all of Sydney. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Marie Hureau; four brothers, Armand, Clem, Bay and Gus. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X Church, Fairview, Rev. Robert McDougall officiating, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Northwood Foundation, 2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax, B3K 3S5. Chronicle Herald Monday June 19, 1972 Frederick Elias Goyetche, 59, of 9 Findlay Road, Halifax, died Saturday at Fairview Villa. Born in Arichat, he was the son of the late Miller Goyetche. Surviving are his wife, the former Estelle Fougere; three sons, Ronald, Moncton; Kenneth, Halifax; Paul, Harrietsfield; two daughters, Marilyn (Mrs. John Paton), Virginia; Donna, at, home; three brothers, Raymond, Spryfield; Clarence, Halifax; Amedee, Toronto; and four sisters, Freda (Mrs. Arthur Landry), West Arichat; Gladys (Mrs. George Boudreau), Boston; Priscilla, Halifax; Rita (Mrs. Harold Martell), Montreal; seven grandchildren. The body is at the J. Albert Walker Funeral Home. Funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church with burial in Gate of Heaven cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Jan 4, 2000 BOUCHARD, Gwendolyn Catherine — Peacefully in Ottawa on Saturday, January 1, 2000, Gwendolyn Catherine (Westall) Miller, Driscoll. Born on December 20, 1917, formerly of Halifax. Daughter of the late Eileen Crawford and Ernest George Westall. Beloved wife of the late Charles V. Bouchard. Loving mother of Ernest 'Tony" A. Westall (Diane), Orleans, Ont.; dear grandmother of Kimberly (Kevin), North York, Ont.; Richard, Orleans and Lisa, Ottawa; dear sister of Agatha (George), Pictou; Joyce (Len), Halifax; Noel (Ruth), Halifax; Adrian, Toronto, Ont. She was predeceased by Mary, Toby, Zulekia and Terry. Survived by several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Gwendolyn's life will be held in St Joseph's Church, Halifax, at a later date. Cremation in Ottawa. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackyille, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society will be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Modest Funeral Alternative. Gone but not forgotten. Chronicle Herald Friday Oct 03, 1969

DONALD PATRICK LANDRY, infant son of Paul and Helen (Chisholm) Landry of Antigonish was buried in St. Ninian's parish cemetery Thursday afternoon. Rev. D. A. Doyle, rector of St. Ninian's Cathedral, officiated at the graveside. The baby died Wednesday night in St. Martha's Hospital. He iIs survived by his parents; one brother, Paul Jr., at home; parental grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert S. Landry of Pomquet; and maternal grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Donald A. Chisholm, Antigonish. Chronicle Herald Friday Oct 2, 1981 WASHABUCK, Victoria County — Neil Francis Devoe, 83, of Washabuck died Tuesday in Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Born in Washabuck, he was a son of the late Simon and Ellen (MacKenzie) Devoe. He lived in Washabuck all his life and was a member of Holy Rosary Mission Catholic Church, Washabuck. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Mary Ann MacKenzie, Washabuck, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased a sister Tina. The body is in Holy Rosary Mission Church, where the funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, Rev. Bernard MacDonald officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. Chronicle Herald Friday June 16, 1989 BOUCHIE, Wallace Thomas — 57, Little Dover, Guysborough County, died Thursday in Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso. Born in Little Dover, he was a son of the late Herman Joseph and Hazel (Newell) Bouchie. He was employed with Blue Ribbon Co-Op, Little Dover. He was a member of St. Agnes Church. He is survived by a daughter, Yvonne, at home; four sisters, Mrs. Thelma Krause, California; Beverley (Mrs. Doug Nickerson), Erma (Mrs. Daniel Avery), Barbara (Mrs. Ben Mosher), all of Little Dover; two brothers, Elliott, Canso; Melvin, Little Dover. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Charles. The body is in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Agnes Church, Little Dover, Rev. James W. Oliver officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Chronicle Herald Tuesday Aug 23, 1988 DEVOE, Wilbert Joseph — 26, 583 Alder Point, Cape Breton County, died Sunday in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, as a result of a industrial accident. Born in Alder Point, he was the son of Russell and Helene (Theriault) Devoe. He was a member of St. Anne's Church, Alder Point. He was employed as a carpenter with J.R. Lindsay Company, Halifax. Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Regena (Mrs. Vince Cerroul), Sydney Mines; Gale, at home; two brothers, Freddy, Alder Point; Alex, Kentville. The body is at Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, with visiting Tuesday 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Anne's Church, Alder Point. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Bras d'Or. Chronicle Herald July 20, 1965 James Michael Longaphy, of XXXX (unclear) Merson Avenue, Halifax, died suddenly Sunday night after a highway accident at Bedford. He was 22. At the time of his death, he was employed with Foundation Maritime. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Longaphy was born in Halifax, the son of John Frederick and Margaret (Penny) Longaphy. Surviving him are, besides his parents; three sisters, Margaret, Ann, and Joan; three brothers, Robert, Frederick Jr., and John; his grandfather, Fred Longaphy of Halifax, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Penny, of Sydney. His body is at the R.D. Lindsay Funeral Home, Bayers Road. The funeral will be held in time for 9 a.m. mass at St. Stephen’s Church with the Rt. Rev. W.L. Murphy officiating. Interment will be in the family lot, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville.