OBIT # 3001 – PICTOU ADVOCATE – 17 FEB 1988
Carman C. Jamieson, 49, Mountville, Pictou Co., died Friday, Feb. 12 at home. Born in Guysborough, he was a son of Frank and Nettie Jamieson. He had lived in Hillside, Trenton, before moving to Mountville 20 years ago. He was a boilermaker at I. Matheson Ltd., New Glasgow. He is survived by his wife, the former Alice Hayter; two sons, Frank, Caribou River; Richard (Rick), Mountville; a sister, Julia (Mrs Robert Eaton), Stellarton; a brother, Alvin, Trenton; five grandchildren. Funeral was held in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, Tuesday, Feb. 16. Burial was in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens, Alma.
OBIT # 3002 – HALIFAX HERALD – 13 DEC 2001
HALEY, Margaret Edith "Peggy" - 73, Thorburn, Pictou Co., died Tuesday, December 11, 2001, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Thorburn, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Carrie (MacGillivary) Fraser. She was a resident of Thorburn all of her life where she was a member of Union Presbyterian Church. Surviving are daughters, Margaret (Wayne) Hubert, Thorburn; Reta (Doug) Tower, Pine Tree; grandchildren, Donald Rorison (Susan), Scotch Hill; David Rorison (Staci), Green Hill; Mark Hubert, Trenton; Carrie Hubert, Thorburn; step great-grandchildren, Tanya and Lyndsey Bayer; brother, John Fraser (Joyce), Stellarton; sisters, Jessie Pless, Florida; Alice Bredenbeck (Lloyd), Massachusetts; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, James Charles Haley. Cremation to take place. There will be no visitation by family request. A public graveside committal service will be held 2 p.m. Friday in
Thorburn Cemetery, Rev. Glenn MacDonald officiating. Donations in memory of Margaret may
be made to Thorburn Cemetery Fund.
OBIT # 3003 – HALIFAX HERALD – 13 DEC 2001
SOPER, Winnifred Evelyn - 65, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 11, 2001, in
Oceanview Manor. Born in Musquodoboit Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Gibson and
Bessie (Moore) Smith. She enjoyed making others happy by knitting or baking for them and was
always quick witted with a joke or story. Surviving are loving husband, Lloyd, Dartmouth; sisters,
Edna Chambers, Falmouth; Frances (Lawson) DeYoung, Falmouth; Leah Myers, Jeddore; Irene
(Maynard) Eisan, Dartmouth; brothers, Douglas (Cora Lee) Smith, British Columbia; Gordon
(Linda) Smith, Dartmouth; sons, Jim (Claire), Dartmouth; Douglas (Barb), Dartmouth; Blaine
(Leona), East Jeddore; daughters, Marjorie (Jim) Dooks, Jeddore; Shaunette, Enfield;
grandchildren, Jim (Mandy), Bradley, Ashley, Blaine Justin, Brandon, Shayna, Rachel, Clayton;
great-granddaughter, Kassidy; numerous nieces and nephews. Winnie was predeceased by
sisters, Jessie, Eva, Ivy. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Rowlings Funeral Home,
Musquodoboit Harbour. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, December 14, in Marine Drive
Pentecostal Church. Burial in St. Thomas Anglican Cemetery, Musquodoboit Harbour.
OBIT # 3004 – EVENING NEWS – 26 MARCH 1987
WESTVILLE - Funeral service for Mrs. Annie F. Jobe, formerly of Westville Road, was held on Tuesday, March 17 in the United Church, Cape North, Cape Breton. Rev. John Bennett officiated and brought words of comfort to relatives and friends. Two hymns, The Old Rugged Cross and Abide With Me, favorites of the deceased, were sung. Honorary pallbearers were John Johnston, Stewart Ferguson, brothers-in-law. Pallbearers were Donald MacLeod, Bobby MacLeod, Murdock MacLeod, brothers-in-law; Darrell MacLeod, nephew; Jimmy Wilkie, David Wilkie, cousins. Interment took place in the United Church cemetery, Aspy Bay, C.B.
OBIT # 3005 – PICTOU ADVOCATE – 4 MAY 1988
David George Johnson, 19, of Dunromin Terrace, Pictou, died early Sunday, May 1 as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Brierly Brook, Antigonish County. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of Jessie (MacDonald) and the late George Johnson. He graduated from Pictou Academy in 1986. He was an employee of Sobeys Stores and for the past year worked in Antigonish. He was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Pictou, where he taught Sunday school and was a member of the boys brigade for several years. Besides his mother, Jessie of Pictou, he is survived by a sister, Gail, at home; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by maternal grandparents John I. and Rose MacDonald; paternal grandparents, George and Sophie Johnson. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 3 in St. Andrew's Church, Rev. Kenneth Stright officiating. Burial was in Seaview Cemetery, Pictou. Donations may be made to St.
Andrew's Church memorial fund.
OBIT # 3006 – PICTOU ADVOCATE – 24 FEB 1988
Mrs Willis Johnson, 74, of Union Street, Westville, died Monday, Feb. 22 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Westville, she was the former Anne Taylor, a daughter of the late Alexander and Farah (Roberts) Taylor. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church, Westville. She is survived by her husband, Willis; six sons, Robert, Brandon, Man.; John, David and William, all of Westville; Willis, CFB Shilo, Man.; Gregory, Springville, Pictou County; two sisters, Gladys (Mrs John MacLean), Boston; Josephine (Mrs John Penny), Antigonish; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three sisters, Glen, Elizabeth and Dorothy; two brothers, Ephriam and James. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
OBIT # 3007 – HALIFAX HERALD – 14 DEC 2001
YOUNG (Bond), Shirley May - 62, New Glasgow, died Wednesday, December 12, 2001. Born
in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Mark and Mary (Snow) Bond. Surviving are her
son, Scott (Jennifer); grandson, Liam James, Midhurst, Ont.; sisters, Rita Barkhouse, Oromocto;
Lollie Bond, Walkerville; brothers, Malcolm "Mac" Bond, Walkerville; Ralph Bond, New
Glasgow; nieces, nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen Walter Young; sisters,
Nora Cheeke, Leona Pellerine; brother, Donald Bond. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in P. & K.
MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Gregory's Roman
Catholic Church, Father Bernard MacAdam officiating. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
OBIT # 3008 – EVENING NEWS – 19 FEB 1987
AVONDALE - Mrs. George Johnston, 85, Avondale, died Tuesday in Valley View Villa, Riverton. She was the former Harriett Muir, daughter of the late William and Ida (MacGregor) Muir. She was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Merigomish. She is survived by her husband, George; two daughters: Mrs. Joan Rudback, Montreal; Georgia (Mrs. Leighton Smith), Toronto; five grandchildren; two
sisters: Ruth (Mrs. Holger Lawson), Florida; Gwen (Mrs. Oakley Barry), Alberta. She was predeceased by three brothers: John James, Fred and Rannie. The remains are resting in Eagles Funeral Home, Westville, where visiting is 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Murray's Point cemetery, Merigomish.
OBIT # 3009 – PICTOU ADVOCATE – 13 JAN 1988
George Johnston, 94, of Avondale, Pictou County, died Saturday, Jan. 9, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Avondale, he was a son of the late Robert and Mary (MacKay) Johnston. He was an adherent of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Merigomish. He was a farmer and lived all of his life in Avondale. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs Joan Rudback, Montreal; Georgia (Mrs Leighton Smith), Toronto. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Harriet Muir; three sisters, Jeanette, Maude and Alice. Funeral service was held Monday, Jan. 11 in St. Paul's Church. Burial was in Murray Point Cemetery.
OBIT # 3010 – PICTOU ADVOCATE – 18 NOV 1987
Memorial services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for Dr. W. Herbert Johnston of Montpelier, Vermont. Born in MacLellan's Brook, he was the son of James Hugh and Marie (Rasmussen) Johnston. He received his elementary education in MacLellan's Brook and graduated from Wakefield High School in Wakefield, Mass. in 1935. He earned his bachelors and medical degrees from the University of Vermont in 1943. He served as a captain in the United States Army Medical Corps in the Pacific theater during World War II. Following his discharge, he practiced general medicine in Johnson for two years, then returned to the University of Vermont where he specialized in radiology. He was appointed to the faculty of the University of Vermont and to Associates in Radiology. Later, he served as chief of former Barre City Hospital and at the Central Vermont Hospital in Berlin following the merger of the Montpelier and Barre Hospitals. He also served at Gifford Memorial Hospital in Randolph. He held numerous clinical positions in other hospitals in central and northern Vermont. He served on the Montpelier School Board for many years and served as its chairman for several years. He was also a director of the Chittenden Trust Co., in Montpelier. He was a member and former deacon of Bethany United Church of Christ in Montpelier, a member of the Montpelier Lodge of Elks 924 and a former member of the Montpelier Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, the former Morna Lang of Montpelier; two daughters, one son; two brothers, including J. Garfield Johnston of MacLellan's Brook, Nova Scotia; and four grandsons. Two brothers and one sister predeceased him.
OBIT # 3011 – HALIFAX HERALD – 15 DEC 2001
MacDONALD, R. Ivor - 67, 13 Munroe Ave. Extension, New Glasgow, passed away
Thursday, December 13, 2001, at home, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous
struggle with cancer. Born May 20, 1934, in Meiklefield, Pictou Co., he was the eldest son of
Enid (Clark) MacDonald, Valley View Villa and the late Donald K. MacDonald. Ivor attained his
carpenter trade with Fraser, Mason and Fraser, New Glasgow. He owned and operated his own
construction company, Eastern Housing and Building Ltd. He worked for the Chignecto-Central
Regional School Board as a maintenance supervisor until his retirement in 1999. Ivor was a
member of the Alma Fire Department. He was an adherent of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church,
New Glasgow. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife of 46 years, the former Mary
Kontuk; daughters, Susan (Terry) Chickness, Birchwood Drive; Mary Enid Walsh, Munroe
Avenue Extension; son, Ron (Mary Jean), Munroe Avenue Extension; grandchildren, Darryl and
Marlene Chickness, Nathan and Matthew Walsh; brother, David (Alice), Greenwood, Pictou
Co.; sister-in-law, Betty MacDonald, Plymouth, Pictou Co.; several nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by brother, Fred. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, funeral service 2 p.m. Monday,
Rev. Kate Ballagh-Steeper officiating, both in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
Interment will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens, Alma. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Palliative Care Society or
Victorian Order of Nurses.
OBIT # 3012 – EVENING NEWS – 10 DEC 1986
WESTVILLE - Bertha Johnstone, 89, formerly of Drummond Road, Westville, died Friday in Qualicum Beach, B.C. Born in England, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Moss. She was a registered nurse and was a graduate of Montreal General Hospital. During the Second World War she served in South Africa with RCAMC, and on the hospital ship, Letitea, returning to peace-time nursing duties in 1945. She was a member of the Nursing Sisters, Halifax Unit, a member of St. Paul's United Church, Westville, and of the UCW. She resided with Art and Muriel Keller for the past eight years. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Mary Hanna, Penticton, B.C.; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas S.; a sister, Hilda (Mrs. Stewart Murdoch); seven brothers, Harold, William, Albert, Arthur, Charles, George and Francis. The body has been cremated. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Interment will be in the Auburn
Cemetery, Westville.
OBIT # 3013 – PICTOU ADVOCATE – 18 NOV 1987
Courtnay Fallis Jones, 84, of Halifax, died Saturday, Nov. 14 in Camp Hill Hospital. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late John and Lavinia Jones. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy in the Second World War, retiring with the rank of lieutenant-commander. He was a member of the Masonic Order, Scottish Rite and Shriners. He is survived by two daughters; a sister, Lorraine (Mrs Cecil Henderson), River John; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Amy Smith; a son, four brothers and an infant daughter. Funeral was held Tuesday, Nov. 17 in Edgewood United Church, Halifax. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Donations may be made to any charity.
OBIT # 3014 – EVENING NEWS – 15 DEC 2001
STELLARTON - Lorna Benvie Reynolds, age 82, of 206 North Foord Street, Stellarton, passed away Friday, December 14, 2001, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in New Glasgow, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Ross and Cora Evelyn (Huggan) Blackwood. She was a member of Christ Anglican Church, Stellarton. She is survived by sons, Ervin and Marvin (Loretta), both of Stellarton; two granddaughters, Angela and Michelle; two great-granddaughters, Mackenzy and Kaitlyn, all of Stellarton. She was predeceased by her husband William "Bill" Arthur Reynolds and by several aunts and uncles. Her remains will rest in the H. C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home for public visitation Sunday 7-9 p.m. There will be no funeral service by request. Private family burial will be in the Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only please. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
OBIT # 3015 – PICTOU ADVOCATE – 20 JULY 1988
Lewis Berton Jordan, 87, of Bridgeville, died Sunday, July 17 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Jordanville, Guysborough County, he was a son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Locke) Jordan. He was a member of Springville Presbyterian Church and Springville IOOF Lodge. He was a retired employee of Trenton Car Works. He is survived by his wife, the former Ellen Belle Cumminger; a son, Herbert, Dartmouth; three daughters, Reta (Mrs Blair Rogers), Ottawa; Cathy (Mrs DeVerne Brannen), Elizabeth (Mrs Barry MacDonald), both of Dartmouth; seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by five brothers: Joseph, Lester, Daniel, Grant, William. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday (today), July 20 in Springville Presbyterian Church, Rev. Edgar Dewar officiating. Burial will be in Springville Cemetery. Donations may be made to Springville Presbyterian Church.
OBIT # 3016 – PICTOU ADVOCATE – 25 NOV 1987
Zona Imelda Jordan, 61, 264 Vale Rd., New Glasgow, died Sunday, Nov. 22 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late George and Clara (Jewell) Whalen. She was a member of Second United Baptist Church, the MT&T Bowling League, and Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 34. She is survived by her husband, Earl; four daughters, Twillan (Mrs Vernon Borden); Mrs Beryl Desmond; Debra; Marlyne (Mrs Fred Brannan), all of New Glasgow; two sons: Charles, Halifax; Curley, St. Thomas, Ont.; four sisters: Bolivian, Montreal; Mrs. Pearlane Oliver, Lower Sackville; Mrs Gussie Ash, Halifax; Mrs Regina Paris, New Glasgow; four brothers: Basil, Hector Borden, Lester Borden, Lyle Borden, all of New Glasgow; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, George; two brothers; a sister. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26 in Second United Baptist Church. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery. Donations may be made to the I.W.K., Halifax.
OBIT # 3017 – PICTOU ADVOCATE – 20 MAY 1987
John Harvey Jordon, 62, Lincolnville, Guysborough County, died Wednesday at home. Born in Lincolnville, he was a son of the late Victoria Jordon. He was a member of St. Monica's Church, Lincolnville. He is survived by his wife, the former Charlotte Mary Jarvis; four daughters including Mary Alice (Mrs Joseph Izzard), New Glasgow; three stepsons; a sister; 54 grandchildren; 58 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister and a brother. Funeral service was held in St. Monica's Church Sunday, Rev. Isadore officiating. Burial was in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Guysborough Memorial Hospital fund.
OBIT # 3018 – HALIFAX HERALD – 17 DEC 2001
GEORGE, Harold Christopher Jerome - 58, died December 13, 2001, in Cape Breton Regional
Hospital, Sydney. Born in Pictou, he was a son of the late Clarence and Hazel (George) George.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Valerie, Arichat; Gina, Louisdale; sons,
Christopher (Helen), Derek (Donna), both of Yarmouth; sisters, Rose MacMillan, Arichat; Bonnie
Boudreau, Halifax; Barbara (Jerome) George, Toronto; Nellie (John) O'Brien, Petit de Grat;
brothers, Percy, Montreal; Elwin (Barbara), Halifax; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by
sister, Frances; brother, Manthorn "Tony". Visitation in I.M.L. Funeral Home, 3450 Hwy. 206
Petit de Grat, today from 12 noon until time of funeral mass at 3 p.m. Funeral mass will be
celebrated today in Our Lady of Assumption Parish Church, Arichat, Rev. Bruno Ruel officiating,
assisted by Rev. Hugh D. MacDonald. Burial to follow in O.L.A. Parish Cemetery. Donations
may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association.
OBIT # 3019 – HALIFAX HERALD – 17 DEC 2001
GUNN, Hector Boyd - 72, Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou, died Saturday, December 15,
2001, in the home. Born in Country Harbour, he was the son of the late W. Bruce and Cordelia
(Hudson) Gunn. Hector was a member of Pictou United Church, Westville Easy Does It Group,
recently celebrating 16 years of sobriety and a member of Eastern Star I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 1,
Pictou. He retired in 1969 as a Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police after 20 years of
service, having served mostly in the Ottawa region. He resided for the last six years in Shiretown
Nursing Home, Pictou, and also enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He is survived by sons, John
and Robert; daughter, Carol Anne; sister-in-law, Janet Gunn, Pictou; three nephews and close
friends, David Henderson and Valerie Walsh, both of Pictou. Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou, where funeral service will be
held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Mary Beth Moriarity officiating. Burial will be in Seaview Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
OBIT # 3020 – HALIFAX HERALD – 17 DEC 2001
MacBETH, Gilbert Munro - 79, Valley View Villa, Riverton, formerly of Thorburn and Toronto,
passed away Saturday, December 15, 2001, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in
Thorburn, he was a son of the late William and Ann (MacNeil) MacBeth. He was a veteran of the
Second World War having served with the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards in Canada, The