Robert — Ruth ?. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military: Between Apr 1937 and May 1968
• Occupation: Between May 1968 and Sep 1984, Ottawa, , Ontario, Canada; employee of Dept of National Defence
• Obituary: 28 Jun 2017, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald

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Obituary

ROGERS, Frank Lear 'Buck'Born September 24, 1919, in Halifax. Passed away peacefully in his 98th year, on April 7, 2017. Married Leota in Montreal on October 19, 1951. Husband of 53 years to beloved wife, Leota Ruth Rogers (Siddall). Dear, proud father of sons, Brian Lear (Gillian) of Red Deer, Alta.; and Robert Alan (Ruth) of Ottawa, Ont. Cherished grandfather of Emily Carla, Jenna Elizabeth and Tyler Robert. Predeceased by parents, Gertrude Martha Harrop and Albert Lear Godfrey Rogers; his brothers, Charles Fredrick (died as infant) and the late Douglas Albert 'Buddy' Rogers. Enrolled 5th Divisional Royal Canadian Army Corps Active Militia April, 1937. Joined Canadian Army August, 1939; served in Halifax until 1944, where he attained rank of Warrant Officer First Class. Attended Master Gunners Course, Kingston, Ont., and Artillery Master Gunners Course in Halifax in 1944/ 45 and Subalterns Royal Military College Kingston, Ont., August 1955. Commissioned in 1951 and worked at 25 Canadian Ordinance Depot until 1952, when he went to Germany with 27 CIBG Ord. Coy. Returned to AHQ in 1954. Promoted Captain in September, 1956 and served with Royal Canadian Dragoons in Petawawa and Germany. Returned to 27 COD in London, Ont., June 27, 1959. Awarded Canadian Volunteer Service Medal 193945, War Medal 1939-45, NATO Service Medal, Canadian Forces Decoration with One Clasp. Transferred to Canadian Forces Headquarters Ottawa on October 1967, until Honourably Released May 1968, with a worthy contribution of 31 years of service. Retired as Captain RCOC. Joined Department of National Defence in Ottawa, Ont., November 15, 1967. Awarded Order of Fellow Logisticians on November 15, 1984, ADM (Mat) Anvil Lapel Pin. Presented with Silver Medallion on his retirement on September 24, 1984, after 18 years service with DND in Ottawa. Member of Victory Grand Lodge of Quebec No. 94 Free Masons as a Master Mason; received, on October 31, 2001, the 50 year 'Lewis' Jewel. Fondly remembered by relatives and friends in Nova Scotia, Montreal, Red Deer and in Ottawa. A private family graveside service is to take place in Southampton. The family wishes to thank St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa for their kindness and Alzheimer care.

(transcription published to NS Cumber Mailing List 28 Jun 2017 by John Cordes)

Frank married Leota Ruth Siddall 19 Oct 1951, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada. Leota (daughter of Calvin Siddall and Bertha Florence Trowsdale) was born CA 1926; died 4 Jan 2005, Ottawa, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Jul 1987, Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: May 2000, , , Ontario, Canada
• Misc: Jan 2005; grandmother of Emily Carla, Jenna Elizabeth and Tyler Robert
• Obituary: 8 Jan 2015, Ottawa, , Ontario, Canada; Ottawa Citizen

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ROGERS, Leota Ruth (Nee Siddall) Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of 53 years to Frank Lear Rogers. Dear, proud mother of sons Brian Lear (Gillian) of Red Deer, AB and Robert Alan (Ruth) of Ottawa. Cherished grandmother of Emily Carla, Jenna Elizabeth and Tyler Robert. Dear sister to Edna Trenholm (Ralph) and Elsie Fisher (the late Bert) of Truro, NS and Darlene Thomson (the late Garnet) of Mapleton, NS. Predeceased by her parents Calvin and Bertha Florence (Trousdale) Siddall, her brothers Frank and Elmer Borden and sister Annie Campbell of Southampton, NS. Fondly remembered by relatives and friends in Nova Scotia, Montreal and in Ottawa where she has resided for the past 37 years. Leota served in the CWAC during WW II. A private cremation and family graveside service is to take place this spring in Southampton, NS. The family wish to thank Elizabeth Foley and the Home Care Staff of the Ottawa Community Care Access Centre. Special sincere thanks to Dr. Louise Coulombe of Community Palliative Care. Memorial donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation or the Salvation Army will be appreciated.

Other Events:

• Census: 1881, Maccan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1891, Maccan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, Southampton District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Dec 1928, Southampton, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer

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Census:
1 in census

Census:
11 in census

Census:
21 in census; DOB-17 Sep 1880

Calvin married Bertha Florence Trowsdale 17 Oct 1911, , Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Bertha was born Aft Oct 1892, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Mar 1982, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , ? Cemetery, Southampton, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misc: Mar 1982; 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
• Obituary: 11 Mar 1982, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald

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SOUTHAMPTON, Cumberland County - Mrs. Calvin Siddall, 89, of Southampton died Wednesday in All Saints Hospital, Springhill.Born in Springhill, she was the former Bertha Florence Trowsdale, a daughter of the late Elijah and Hannah Trowsdale.She was a member of the United Church of Canada.Surviving are two sons, Frank and Elmer, both of Southampton; four daughters, Elsie (Mrs. Bert Fisher), Truro; Edna (Mrs. Ralph Trenholm), Southampton; Leota (Mrs. Frank Rogers), Ottawa, and Darlene (Mrs. Garnet Thompson), Mapleton, Cumberland County; two sisters, Effie (Mrs. Charles Bradley), Sidney, and Myrtle (Mrs. Hedley Dow), Cardiff, Ont.; 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter Annie, a brother Willard, five sisters, Lila, Vida, Mary Ellen, Mabel and Ethel, and a great grandson.The body is in A. H. Brown's Funeral Home, Springhill, where the funeral will be Friday at 2:30 p.m., Pastor John Pringle officiating, with committal in Springhill receiving vault and burial in Southampton cemetery at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity.

[posted to NSCumber mailing list 23 Mar 2012 by Deb Everitt]

Other Events:

• Census: 1861, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Bef Jun 1878, , Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1881, Maccan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1891, Maccan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, Southampton District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Dec 1927, Southampton, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Birth:
23 at time of marriage

Census:
5 in census

Census:
15 in 1871 census

Census:
25 in census

Census:
36 in census

Census:
45 in census, DOB-7 Feb 1856

John married Elizabeth Wilson 1 Jun 1878, Southampton, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Elizabeth was born 12 Jun 1842, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Southampton Cemetery, Southampton, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misc: widow when she married John W Siddall
• AltBirth: 1840, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• AltBirth: Abt 1843
• Census: 1851, Moncton Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1861, Moncton Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Bef Mar 1863, Moncton Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Bef Jun 1878, Southampton
• Census: 1881, Maccan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1891, Maccan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, Southampton District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Census:
10 in 1851 census

Census:
20 in 1861 census

Census:
38 in census

Census:
49 in census

Census:
59 in census, DOB-12 Jun 1842