Other Events:

• Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; genealogist and local historian for approximately 30 years
• Occupation: From 2002 to 2014, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; an employee of CANSA (Cumberland African Nova Scotian Association)
• Obituary: Sep 2014, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Campbell's Funeral Home

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Obituary:


Obituary

Hill, Susan Ann - 54, Amherst, NS, died on Sept. 14, 2014 in Amherst, NS with her family by her side, after a brief illness of pancreatic cancer. Born in Sept.-Iles, Quebec to Avard and Mary (Burke) Christie.
She is survived by her daughters Samantha (David) Downey of Amherst and Kristy (Scott) Houlihan of Dartmouth and three grandchildren Laurana, Violet-Anne and Grayson. Also survived by her parents; brothers Claude (Marion), Mike (Jillian) and Artie (Tania) Christie; sisters Cheryl (Lewis) Boom and Francine (Kevin) Stuart; many nieces and nephews and friend, Jim Dorrington. Susan was predeceased by her former husband, L. Dan Hill in April 2014.
She had worked for CANSA in Amherst for the past 12 years.
Genealogy research was her passion for nearly 30 years, having served on the Board of both the Cumberland County Genealogical Society and prior to that with the Amherst Township Historical Society. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren. Susan also enjoyed spending time at Heather’s Beach in the summer and recently discovered how much she enjoyed winter get aways with family to sunny destinations.
Arrangements are in the care of Campbell¹s Funeral Home, Amherst, NS (902 667-9906). In accordance with Susan’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18th at 11:00 a.m. at Campbell’s Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations maybe made to the Cumberland County Genealogical Society. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.campbellsamherst.ca

Susan — L Daniel (Dan) Hill. L (son of Fred Hill and Violet Hadland) was born 28 Feb 1954, Prince Rupert, , British Columbia, Canada; died Apr 2014. [Group Sheet]

1. Samantha Hill
2. Kristy Hill

Avard — Mary Burke. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Primillia Mary Burke 22 Nov 1921, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Primillia (daughter of Maximin\Michael\Marc Burke and Marie Dina (Dena) Burke) was born 10 Dec 1901, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 27 Sep 1980, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 5 Dec 1874, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1881, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1891, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, the Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; working as a day labourer
• Occupation: Nov 1900, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: Jan 1906, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: Apr 1908; labourer
• Occupation: Jul 1911, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer

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Baptised:
His godparents were Laurent Bristol & Susanne Brun.

Census:
His name is spelled 'Maximain' on the census. He is found with his parents and three siblings.

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

Maximin\Michael\Marc married Marie Dina (Dena) Burke 18 Nov 1900, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Marie (daughter of Philip Burke and Dometilda Vienneau) was born 22 Jul 1880, Cape Bauld, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1 Mar 1921, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 24 Jul 1880, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Nov 1900, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

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Baptised:
Her godparents were Philippe Vianno and Obeline Vianno.

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Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were Willie Bourque and Suzan Williams, both of Cape Bald.