William — Sian Davies. [Group Sheet]

Dale — Joy Robertson. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Feb 1939, Seal Harbour, , Nova Scotia, Canada

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MELVIN "MEL" ROBERTSON Passed peacefully at peopleCare Oakcrossing, London, ON, September 15, 2015 surrounded by family and loving staff. Mel was in his 98th year, predeceased by his longtime sweetheart of 71 years, Una. Loving father of Carole (Alden) Malcomson, London, ON and Dale (Joy) Robertson, Toronto, ON. Dear 'Gramps' to Kelly-Anne Malcomson, Whitehorse, YT, Paul (Paula) Malcomson, London, ON, Emily (David) Materick, Toronto, ON, Derek Robertson and William (Sian) Robertson, Toronto, ON. Loved by great- grandchildren Evan and James Malcomson and twins to come for Emily and David. Previously deceased by 2 brothers and 2 sisters, Nova Scotia. Family would like to thank the staff at peopleCare for 5 years of ongoing care and compassion and excellent palliative care. Mel was an active volunteer, Kiwanis Member, avid golfer and member of St. Anne's Anglican Church, Byron. His greatest pleasure was doing something for others. Memorial service to be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 11 a.m., with visitation from 10 - 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be given to peopleCare Oakcrossing, 1242 Oakcrossing Road, London, ON N6H 0G2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com Loved in life, cherished forever. 

Melvin married Una Mildred Dinham CA 1942. Una was born Oct 1916, St Jacques, , Newfoundland; died 18 Oct 2013, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: Oct 2013

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ROBERTSON, Una Mildred (nee Dinham) - Peacefully at peopleCare, Oakcrossing, London, ON., surrounded by her family on Friday, October 18, 2013. Una Robertson was in her 98th year. Survived by her beloved husband Mel Robertson of 71 years. Loving mother of Carole (Alden) Malcomson of London, ON., and Dale (Joy) Robertson of Toronto, ON. Dear nana to Kelly-Anne Malcomson (Brenda Barnes) Whitehorse, Yukon, Paul and Paula Malcomson, London, ON., Emily, Derek and William Robertson, Toronto, ON. Great grandmother to Evan and James Malcomson. Previously deceased are three sisters and three brothers and one surviving sister, Edna Petite, Halifax, NS. Family would like to thank the staff at peopleCare for their ongoing care and compassion. Una Robertson was a member of St. Anne's Anglican Church, Byron, a gentle soul, wonderful cook, and avid bridge player. Memorial Service to be held at St. Anne's Anglican Church, Byron on Monday, October 28th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Canon Janet M. Lynall officiating. Interment in St. Anne's Cemetery. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. If desired, memorial donations may be made to St. Anne's Memorial Fund, 1344 Commissioners Road West, London, ON., N6K 1E1. A. MILLARD GEORGE FUNERAL HOME entrusted with cremation arrangements.

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• Occupation: Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; a house painter
• Census: 1881, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
• Residence: Nov 1931, Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: Feb 1951; 17 grandchildren

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Barney's River Native Dies After Short Illness - Barney's River - Stewart C. Robertson of this village passed away yesterday afternoon after a short illness. He was 70 years old. A native of Barney's River Station all his life, Mr. Robertson was a painter by trade and was well known throughout the area. He is survived by two daughters, Ruth, Mrs. Gordon McCulloch, Barney's River Station; Evelyn, Mrs. Walter Taylor, Afton, Antigonish County; and three sons, Dale, Broadway; Melvin in Toronto; and John of French River; and 17 grandchildren. His wife predeceased him 12 years ago. Funeral arrangements are not yet completed.




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born previous Nov in 1881 census

Stewart — Della Jane Breakwell. Della was born 14 Jul 1882, Highwood, Lake, Illinois, United States; died 2 Feb 1939, Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2 Mar 1939, Hattie Cemetery, Avondale, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• AltBirth: 1882, Highwood, Lake, Illinois, United States
• AltBirth: Jul 1883
• Residence: Between 1909 and 1939, Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: Feb 1939; five grandchildren
• AltDeath: 28 Feb 1939
• Obituary: 28 Feb 1939; an unknown newspaper

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Funeral of Late Mrs. S. Robertson of Barney's River - The death of Mrs. Stewart Robertson which occurred, following a long illness on Tuesday night, February 28th, at nine o'clock, at her home at Barney's River Station, caused widespread regret. Mrs. Robertson (Della Breakwell) was born in Highwood, Illinois. She was a daughter of Samuel J. and Mary Breakwell, of that city. Her father is still living, but her mother predeceased her eighteen years ago. She came to Nova Scotia thirty years ago and has since continuously resided at Barney's River Station, where she took an active interest in all that pertained to the best interests of the community. She was a fine type of womanhood, a devoted wife and mother, a good neighbour, a loyal friend, kind and thoughtful of others and a splendid Church worker. She was possessed of unusual charm and sweetness of personality, and was loved by all who knew her. She did a great deal of good in a quiet way and her works will follow her. Mrs. Robertson was a great lover of flowers and enjoyed working with them. This was an indication too, of her character. "Flowers," 'til said, "reach to us, if we will hear." "They are akin to human beings." The fragrance and beauty of her garden was not only a source of happiness to herself, but it gave pleasure to all that passed by. It stimulated a love for the beautiful and played its part in esthetic culture in the community. Mrs. Robertson is survived by her husband; three sons, Dale, of Broadway; Melvin, at present at Seal Harbour, and John at home; two daughters, Rose, Mrs. Gordon McCulloch and Evelyn, Mrs. Walter Taylor, both of Barney's River, and five grandchildren. She is also survived by her father Samuel Breakwell; two brothers, Dale of Mossbank, Saskatchewan, and Ira, of Highwood, Illinois, and four sisters, Irene, Mrs. Buck, May, Mrs. Ed Smith, both of Highwood; Ivy, Mrs. William MacLeod, of Pasadena, California and Olive, Mrs. Charles Davidson, of Petit Lake, Illinois. Evidence of the high regard in which Mrs. Robertson was held was seen in the very large number who attended the funeral service, held at her late home on Thursday afternoon. Rev. D.A. MacKinnon, of the Presbyterian Church, Kenzieville, conducted the service and spoke comforting words to the grief stricken family, who at this time feel so deeply the loss of a beloved wife and mother. Mrs. MacKinnon paid a very high tribute to the deceased, "always the gracious lady." He spoke of her gentile nature and generous heart, her active and helpful work in the Church and of....(part of the notice is missing here)...The many lovely floral offerings were a further tribute to the esteem and respect in which Mrs. Robertson was held and in them was seen the deep sympathy for the bereaved family. The pallbearers were two sons-in-law, Gordon McCulloch and Walter Taylor....(balance of notice
is missing, Della was buried in Hattie Cemetery.)