Joey — Kathy .... [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military: as a Private in the Canadian Army
• Occupation: employee of Canadian National Railway
• Occupation: Ontario, Canada; employee of General Motors
• Residence: Jun 2012, Maccan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: Nov 2013, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for the Furlong-Jones Funeral Home
• Residence: Nov 2013, Maccan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Obituary

Roy LeBlanc
1940-2013

Roy Joseph LeBlanc, 73, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2013, surrounded by his family.  A native of River Hebert, he was currently residing in Maccan.

Born in River Hebert, he was a son of the late Roy and Irene (LeBlanc)White.

During his life, Roy was a Private in the Canadian Army.  He also spent many years working for General Motors in Ontario, and then spent time on the Canadian National Railway.

Roy loved to play the fiddle, guitar, and any other musical instruments that he could get his hands on.  He loved hunting, fishing, and growing in his beautiful garden year after year.  Roy also enjoyed cooking for his wife, and kids, and anyone else who would stop by for a meal.  Most of all Roy loved his wife and his family.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria (Dwyer); daughters, Cathy Burbine, Karen Dwyer (Albert); sons, Ernie (Peggy), Joey (Kathy), Robbie (Gail), Matthew, all of Maccan; sister Theresa Carmichael (Doug); brother Bernard, both of Ontario;  several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sisters, Bernice O'Brien and Rita Carter.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777)  There will be no public visitation.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated from St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 2 pm, Father Phil Thibodeau and Father Vernon Driscoll officiating.  Burial will take place in the St. Denis Cemetery, Minudie, immediately following the funeral.

Those wishing to make a donation in Roy's memory may do so to the St. Denis Cemetery, Minudie.
www.furlongjones.ca

Roy — Gloria Dwyer. Gloria (daughter of Ed Dwyer and Ruth O'Brien) was born 1943, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1 Jun 2019, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 4 Jun 2019, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Ontario, Canada; , during her younger years, a fruit picker
• Residence: Maccan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Ontario, Canada; in her younger years
• Obituary: Jun 2019, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the wesite for Jones Family Funeral Centre

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Gloria Catherine LeBlanc
1943-2019

GloriaCatherine LeBlanc, 75, of Maccan, passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, on Saturday, June 1, 2019.  Born in River Hebert, NS, Gloria was a daughter of the late Ed and Ruth (O'Brien) Dwyer.
In her younger years, she lived in Ontario, she picked fruit for employment, which she really enjoyed.  A few years later she returned home to Maccan and worked a year at the Wandlyn Inn, Amherst.  She was very content to stay home and raise her children and care for many others who weren't her own.  In her spare time, Gloria enjoyed a Friday night with her family at home playing poker.  She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, colouring and knitting.  Slippers and baby blankets were her niche.  She was always on the phone and loved to talk to her friends and family.  
She was adamant that her family understand the benefits of a good education and would diligently work with each and every one to ensure that they made the most of their time in school.
Gloria was an avid fan of the Maccan Royals Baseball Team, as many of her brothers and other family members had played on it. 
She loved being surrounded by her family for weekly Sunday dinners, and enjoying a lobster on Mother's Day.  She especially loved when the children came to visit and always had a Loonie or two waiting for them.
She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Burbine, Maccan, and Karen (Albert) Dwyer, Sackville, NB; sons, Ernie (Peggy), Maccan, Joey (Kathy), Amherst,  and Robbie (Gail), Warren; sisters, Brenda Burke, Ontario, and Donna Dwyer, Maccan; brothers, Teddy (Ruth), Maccan, Earl (Judy), Amherst,  Ricky (Margaret), Maccan, Stanley (Anne), Springhill, and Sandy (Tammy), Maccan; close grandson, Matthew Burbine, as well as many other grandchildren & great grandchildren.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Roy, and her brothers, David and Bobby
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the  Jones Family Funeral Centre,70 Church Street, Amherst, NS.  There will be no visitation by request.  A funeral mass will be held from St. Paul The Apostle Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert at 2 pm on Tuesday, June 4,2019.  Interment to follow in the St. Denis Cemetery.  Father Craig Christenson presiding.
A special thank you is extended to Gloria's brother, Earl and Judy Dwyer for their support during this difficult time.
Donations in memory of Gloria may be made to the Amherst Food Bank.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Gloria's online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the    Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook Page.

Roy married Irene LeBlanc Irene (daughter of J Raymond LeBlanc and Helen (Lena) (Dina) Burbine\Babin) died Bef May 2010. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Mar 1970, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada

Ed — Ruth O'Brien. Ruth died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: River Hebert, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia, Canada; a retired coal miner
• Baptised: 23 Feb 1890, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: Sep 1915, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; employed at mining
• Residence: Sep 1915, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Birth:
Discrepancy: His marriage certificate gives his birth location as Dupuys Corner, New Brunswick. A family sheet supplied by J.Bouthillier gives his birth location as Cap Pele, New Brunswick.

Baptised:
His godparents were Philias Thibodeau and Olympe LeBlanc.

J married Helen (Lena) (Dina) Burbine\Babin 21 Sep 1915, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Helen (daughter of Charles Babin\Burbine and Deline Casey) was born 1895, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1971. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Sep 1915, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were Charles LeBlanc and Annie Arseneau. The bride signed her name 'Dina Burbine'.