Leon — Margaret LeBlanc. Margaret (daughter of Joseph Moise (Moses) LeBlanc\White and Gertrude M (Gertie) White) was born 11 Oct 1920, Middle Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 2 Oct 2010, Pugwash, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; hostess at Fort Cumberland Hotel for many years
• Residence: May 1985, Port Howe, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: Oct 2010, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; www.inmemoriam.ca

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Obituary:


Obituary

Margaret Melanson

Surrounded by her family, Margaret M. Melanson, age 89, of Port Howe, formerly of Amherst, passed away peacefully at the East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash on Saturday,October 2, 2010.
Born in Middle Sackville, NB, she was a daughter of the late Moses and Gertrude (White) LeBlanc.
Growing up, she was a member of St. Vincent's Roman Catholic Church,
Sackville, and later St. Charles Roman Catholic Church, Amherst.
Margaret was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, raising her family, as well as tending children in her home after her own had grown up. She was the hostess at the Fort Cumberland Hotel for many years Margaret enjoyed fishing, clamming, gardening, camping, traveling, tending to her flower beds and visits from her many friends. Upon their retirement, she and her husband Leon moved to their Cottage at Heather Beach where they enjoyed spending their time together. She always looked forward to family gatherings, especially the family reunion, enjoying the fellowship of family and friends.
She will be sadly missed by her son; Roger (Arlene), Fenwick; daughters, Carolyn Godfrey, Port Howe, Janet Pickering, Amherst, Susan Melanson, Port Howe; 7 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brother Donnie, Toronto; sisters Phyllis McKinnon, Cape Breton, Helen Vezina, Oshawa, ON, Jean Ann (Edwin) Hawkes, Edmonton, AB. She was predeceased by her husband Leon; sons Donald and John David; grandchild, Terri-Lynn; brothers, Bobby, David; sisters Rita Walsh, and Jean White.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst (902-667-8777). Visiting hours will take place at the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home from 9:30 until the time of the Funeral Mass which will be held from Holy Family Parish Church at 11 am on Wednesday, October 7,2010, Father Vernon Driscoll officiating.
Burial will take place at the St. Charles Cemetery at a later date.
Those wishing to make a donation in Margaret's memory may do so to the Liver Society, or a charity of their choice.
www.furlongjones.ca

Other Events:

• Baptised: 20 Dec 1899, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1901, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1911, Upper Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: Dec 1919, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; a labourer
• Residence: Dec 1919, 3 Bloomfield Street, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Charles LeBlanc and Lucie Cormier.

Census:
In dwelling 150, family 153, he appears, aged 1 year, with his parents and two older brothers.

Census:
In dwelling #103, family #107, he is found with his parents and seven of his siblings. His name given as Moses White on the census.

Joseph married Gertrude M (Gertie) White 22 Sep 1919, St Joseph's RC Church, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Gertrude (daughter of Wilfred White and Madeleine Genevieve (Jennie) (Jane) Downey) was born 2 Jan 1903, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 May 1985, Moncton Hospital, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried May 1985, Holy Rosary RC Cemetery, Middle Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: Dec 1919, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; a clerk
• Residence: Dec 1919, 25 Bloomfield Street, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: May 1985; an unknown newspaper

Notes:

Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were Alex Lever of 61 Cunard Street and Rita White of 25 Bloomfield Street in Halifax. The bride signed her name as Miss Gertie White.
Note: the personal information for the bride and groom is written reversed on the marriage certificate with the exception of 'bachelor' and 'spinster' status.-comment by A.Owen,Jul2010.

Other Events:

• Census: 1881, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1891, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; a day labourer
• Occupation: Nov 1894; a labourer
• Residence: Nov 1894, the parish of Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1901, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: Sep 1902, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: Dec 1905, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: Mar 1910, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; labourer
• Census: 1911, Upper Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Upper Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; labourer on a farm

Notes:

Census:
His name is Samuel on the census. He appears with his parents and three of his siblings and his maternal grandparents.

Census:
He is living with his parents and five of his siblings.

Census:
In dwelling 150, family 153, he appears with his wife and three young sons.

Census:
In dwelling 103, family 107, he is found with his wife and eight of their children. His name is written in English on the census as 'Samuel White'.

Anselme\Samuel married Natalie (Tilley) LeBlanc 26 Nov 1894, the parish of Cap Pele. Natalie (daughter of Moise LeBlanc and Marie Richard) was born 31 Mar 1875; died 1965; was buried , Holy Rosary RC Cemetery, Middle Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 1 Apr 1875, the parish of Memramcook, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Nov 1894, Botsford, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1901, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1911, Upper Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Honore LeBlanc and Marguerite Cormier.

Census:
Appearing in dwelling 150, family 153, with her husband and three young sons, Tilley is called 'Matilda' on this census.

Census:
In dwelling 103, family #107, she is found under the name of 'Matilda White' and is with her husband and eight of their children.

Notes:

Married:
Both the bride and groom were of minor age when they married. Witnesses at their marriage were Philippe Cormier and Marie LeBlanc. There is a 3/3 degree of consanguinity. Both witnesses were from Botsford.

Other Events:

• Census: 1881, Dorchester Division 1, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: Sep 1900, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; carpenter
• Residence: Sep 1900, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Census:
On this census, his name is written as "Winford". He is found with his parents and five siblings.

Wilfred married Madeleine Genevieve (Jennie) (Jane) Downey 10 Sep 1900, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Madeleine (daughter of Jean Downing\Donelle and Celina Noel) was born 2 Aug 1882, St Andrews, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 29 Apr 1948, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried May 1948, St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: housewife
• Baptised: 2 Oct 1882, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Sep 1900, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Jude Cormier and Madeleine Cormier.

Died:
Her death was reported by Herbert White, her son.

Notes:

Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were M J Walsh and Celina White.