Allan married Sandra Laurette [Group Sheet]

Wendell married Joyce May Jackson [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: lumberer, farmer, carpenter
• Residence: Oct 1978, East Leicester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Oct 1994, Leicester, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: Mar 1998; 32 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren
• Obituary: 17 Mar 1998, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald

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JACKSON, Avery Weldon - 75, East Leicester, Cumberland Co., died March 15, 1998, in High View Regional Hospital, Amherst.  Born January 18, 1923, in Lorneville, he was a son of the late George W. and Ellen A. (Feltham) Jackson.  As a young man he was employed in the lumbering industry and later was self-employed as a farmer and operated his own sugar woods, making maple products.  Although farming was his main occupation, throughout his lifetime, he also worked as a carpenter in the local area until his retirement.  Surviving are his wife, the former Olive M. Carter; daughters, Faye Kavalak, Springhill; Heather Milner, Salem, Cumberland Co.; Joyce Carscadden, Amherst; Ruth Hudson, East Leicester; Sylvia Baker, Northport, Cumberland Co.; Joan Porteous, Winnipeg, Man.; Donna Jackson, Sackville, N.B.; Lorna Funk, Calgary, Alta.; Eleanor Leadbetter, Edmonton, Alta.; son, Walter, East Leicester; sisters, Mrs. Lillian Turner, Mrs. Pearl Gallant, Amherst; Mrs. Margaret Haynes, Tidnish, Cumberland Co.; Mrs. Evelyn Haynes, Lorneville; brother, John, Chapman Settlement, Cumberland Co.; 32 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by daughter, Shirley; a daughter and son in infancy; sisters, Viola Locke, Annie Noiles; brother, Alfred.  Visitation this afternoon and evening in Allen's Funeral Home, Oxford.  Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday in Little River United Baptist Church, Rev. Kevin Smith officiating.  Burial in Mansfield Cemetery.  Donations to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, Little River United Baptist Church memorial fund, Mansfield Cemetery or any charity.

[posted to NSCumber mailing list by Gerry Mattinson 28 Aug 2012]

Avery married Olive Carter 2 Dec 1941, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Olive was born 1923, Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Jan 2012, East Leicester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Jun 2005, East Leicester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: Jan 2012; 32 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren

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Olive Jackson
1923-2012

It is with deep sadness that we regret to announce the peaceful passing of Olive Jackson, age 88, of East Leicester.  Olive passed away at her home on Thursday, January 26, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.

Olive was born in Mansfield, NS, a daughter of the late Walter and Ivy (Stewart) Carter.

Olive was a member of the Little River Baptist Church where she was active with the ladies Auxiliary.  She was a long time supporter of the East Leicester Community Hall and belonged to the Oxford Seniors Citizens Club.  She loved to knit, sew and quilt; many of her family have benefited with wonderful home made items as gifts from Olive. She was an avid card player, scrabble player and loved crossword puzzles.

She will be dearly missed by her children Faye Kavalak, Springhill, Heather (Raymond) Milner, Salem, Joyce Carscadden, Amherst, Walter "Bubs" (Linda), East Leicester, Sylvia (Rodger) Oulton, North Port, Joan Porteous, Calgary, Donna (Joe Snowdon) Jackson, Sackville, NB, Lorna (Rick) Funk, Calgary, Eleanor (Kerry) Rivard , Edmonton; 32 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; sister Jean Mattinson, Beckwith; brothers Elmore "Bill" Carter, Oxford,  Delbert (Lillian) Carter, East Leicester; many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Avery, daughters Shirley and Ruth; 2 infant children; grandson Travis Porteous; brothers Stewart and Basil Carter.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the W Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford, NS (902-447-2167) where visiting hours will take place on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  The funeral service will be held at the Little River Baptist Church on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 2 pm, Pastor Chris Greer officiating.  Burial will take place in the Mansfield Cemetery.

Those wishing to make a donation in Olive's memory may do so to the Mansifeld Cemetery, the Little River Baptist Church the East Leicester Community Hall or the charity of your choice.  Family flowers only please.