Sharon — Lee Hiltz. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: a woodman in his later years
• Occupation: an employee of CN Rilways, Pepsi and Canada Packers in his younger years
• Residence: Aug 2009, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: Oct 2012, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the In Memorium website

Notes:

Obituary:


Obituary

Gerald Roberts
The family of Gerald Roberts age 79 of Amherst would like to announce his peaceful passing on October 15, 2012 the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre after a lengthy illness. Born in River Hebert in 1933, he was the son of the late Leonard and Margaret (Bourque) Roberts. Gerald worked at many jobs in his younger years including CN Railways, Pepsi, and Canada Packers, eventually returning to River Hebert where he went back to the job he truly loved as a woodsman. He enjoyed fishing, he loved animals, had a great talent for fixing things and was always willing to lend a hand.
He will be sadly missed by daughters Sherry Bartlett (Hollis) of Bartletts Mills NB and Sharon Hiltz (Lee) of Valley NS. He also leaves behind to mourn: four grandchildren, Craig, Nick, Juliet and Laura; two sisters Betty Furlotte and Marjorie Ferguson of Moncton, two brothers Frederick Roberts of Amherst and Phillip Roberts of Dawson Settlement NB as well as many neices, nephews, cousins and friends. Gerald was predeceased by brothers Paul, Douglas, Edmond, Emmerson, Billy, sisters Maryanne and in infancy Mary.
Gerald's remains have been cremated under the direction of Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst, NS. There will be no visitation, however a celebration of his life will be held at 1 pm, on Friday October 19, 2012 at Immanuel United Church, 25 Hickman St, Amherst NS. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations in Gerald's memory may be made to the Lillian Allbon Animal Shelter, Amherst NS or any charity of your choice. 
We will never forget you Dad....your stories will live on.

Gerald — Eleanor Edwards. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: May 1928, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; farming

Leonard married Marguerite\Margaret Bourque\Burke 8 May 1928, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Marguerite\Margaret (daughter of Edmund Abel Bourque and Marie Phelonise (Phelonise) Melanson) was born 7 Mar 1909, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 23 Jan 1967, River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 26 Jan 1967, Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: May 1928, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
She was named Marie Marguerite Justine Bourque on her birth registration.

Died:
Her death was reported by her husband, Leonard M Roberts.

James married Esther Matilda Campbell 1900, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada. Esther was born 2 Jun 1872, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 16 Jul 1964, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 15 Jul 1883, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1891, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: Mar 1909, Cape Bald, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Thomas Leblanc and Marie Helene (Labreque) Leblanc

Census:
He is found living with his parents and five of his siblings. He is using the name Edmond by this time and is 8 years of age.

Edmund married Marie Phelonise (Phelonise) Melanson 5 Nov 1908, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Marie (daughter of Sylvain Melanson and Marguerite Vienneau) was born 6 Jun 1886; died 1965, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 17 Jun 1886, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents are Eugene McGrath and Marceline Burk.