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• Residence: Apr 1978, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Harold — Lorraine Melanson. Lorraine (daughter of Leo Thomas Melanson and Beatrice Comeau) was born , River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 Jul 2015, All Saints Hospital, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2 Aug 2015, Rodney Cemetery, Rodney, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Apr 1978, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Mar 2013, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 1 Aug 2015, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for AH Brown Funeral Home

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Obituary

M.Lorraine Clark
1931-2015

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mary "Lorraine" Clark, of Springhill, on Thursday, July 30, 2015 in All Saints Hospital, Springhill. Born in River Hebert , she was a daughter of the late Leo & Beatrice (Cormier) Melanson.
Lorraine dedicated her life to raising her family. She was an avid fan of word search puzzles, enjoyed playing cribbage and loved to knit.
She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Betty (Robert) Dillimore of Minden, ON; sons, Thomas and Leo both of Springhill; four grandchildren, Amy, Bronson, Krystal & Hayden.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harold "Pappy" Clark in 1996, sisters Eileen and Helen, brothers Eugene, Claire Basil & Darrell.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of A H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361), where visiting will be held on Sunday , August 2, 2015 from 1-3 p.m. with the funeral service to follow immediately at 3 p.m. Burial to take place in the Rodney Cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Lorraine's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook page.

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• Occupation: retired coal miner
• Occupation: Jan 1914; miner
• Residence: Jan 1914, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 8 Apr 1978, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Halifax Chronicle Herald

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April 8, 1979 Halifax Chronicle Herald:
RIVER HEBERT - Leo Thomas Melanson, 82, of River Hebert, died Friday in Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst.   Born in River Hebert, he was a son of the late Amos and Susan Melanson.  He was a retired coal miner.   Surviving are two daughters, Lorraine (Mrs. Harold Clark), Mrs. Helen Smith, both of Springhill; five sons, Basil, Eugene, Clair, Dara, Jude, all of River Hebert; 28 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.   He was predeceased by his wife, the former Beatrice Como; three daughters, Doris, Muriel, Eileen, and two sons, Carlisle and Ivan.   The body is at the home of Clair Melanson, River Hebert.   Funeral Mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. from St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert, Rev. William Slaney officiating.   Burial will be in Minudie cemetery.

Leo married Beatrice Comeau 7 Jan 1914, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Beatrice (daughter of Jude Loronge Comeau and Sara Melanson) was born 1 Nov 1891, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 24 Jul 1969; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptised: 15 Nov 1891, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Jan 1914, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Baptised:
Her godparents were Joseph Legere and Isabella Como.

Census:
In family #53, she appears with her parents, older sister, younger brother and maternal grandfather.

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Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were William Melanson and Jennie Brine.

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• Occupation: labourer
• Residence: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; always
• Baptised: 3 Jan 1850
• Occupation: Feb 1873, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; stone cutter
• Residence: Feb 1873, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Jan 1876, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Nov 1910; farmer
• Occupation: Feb 1912; farming
• Occupation: May 1912; a farmer
• Occupation: Nov 1914; farming

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Birth:
He was 3 days old when he was baptized on January 3,1850.

Baptised:
His godparents were Damien Arsineau and Elizabeth Comeau. He was 3 days old at his baptism.

Died:
His death was reported by his son, Edward, who resided in River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Aime married Susanne Burke 24 Feb 1873, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Susanne (daughter of Francois\Frank Burke and Isabelle LeBlanc) was born 16 Jan 1848, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 31 Jan 1922, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2 Feb 1922, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Jan 1876, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Birth:
Birth date given by her son, Leo, when he reported her death.

Died:
Her death was reported by her son, Leo Melanson of River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.

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Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were Thadde Comeau and Mary Bourque. There is a 3rd/4th degree of consanguinity.

Other Events:

• Occupation: retired coal miner who had worked in the mines for 50 years
• Residence: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Baptised: 21 Nov 1864, Joggins Coal Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1871, River Hebert Polling District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Baptised:
He is 15 days old when baptized. His sponsors were Jerome LeBlanc and Modeste Bourk.

Census:
He appears on the census with his parents and three siblings.

Census:
In family #53, he appears with his wife, three young children and his father-in-law.

Jude married Sara Melanson 30 Jan 1888, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sara (daughter of Jude Melanson and Modeste Burke) was born , Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptised: 9 Jul 1864, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Census:
In family #53, she appears with her husband and their three young children. Her father is living with them.

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Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were Thomas Wallet and Mary Comeau.