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• Occupation: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; employed underground & later as a hoist operator at the Cochrane Mine which later became the River Hebert Coal Company
• Occupation: truck driver for Albert Arseneau and at various coal mines in the area, during his early years
• Residence: Apr 1978, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Mar 2005, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: Sep 2011, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Furlong-Jones Funeral Home

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Clair WilfredMelanson
1924-2011
RIVER HEBERT – We are sad to announce the death of Clair Wilfred Melanson (Pooch), 87, of River Hebert, NS. After a lengthy stay at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, NS, Clair passed away peacefully on September 2, 2011.
Born in River Hebert, NS, on April 23, 1924, he was the son of the late Leo and Beatrice (Como) Melanson.
Clair was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He spent his early years working as a truck driver for Albert Arseneau and at various coal mines in the area before going to work at the Cochrane Mine, which later became the River Hebert Coal Company, where he worked underground, on the bank-head and then as a hoist operator. He was employed there until the mine officially closed, 1980. He was one of the first members of the River Hebert Volunteer Fire Department and member of the Holy Name, St. Paul The Apostle Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert. He thoroughly enjoyed listening to and playing music with his friends, as well as a good game of Auction 45s, and cherished his time with his wife, family and extended family.
He was pre-deceased by his wife Marion (Richard), son Roddie, sisters Eileen and Helen, and brothers Ivan, Eugene and Basil.
He is survived by his children Billy, (Patsy), Kamloops; Reggie (Irene), Amherst; Peter (Theresa), Maccan; Johnny (Trudy), Advocate Harbour; Theresa (Junior), Moncton; and Albertine, Moncton. He is also survived by brothers Dara and Jude and a sister Lorraine. He will be greatly missed by 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
His remains are resting at Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, Main St., River Hebert, NS, (902)251-2877. Visitation will take place on Monday, September 5, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, September 6, 11:00 a.m. at the Saint Paul The Apostle Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert. Father David MacDonald officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Dennis Cemetery, Minudie.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Jozef Zaremba and all of the nurses and staff at the CRHCC for their support and compassion throughout his stay. The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Wanda Fullerton who provided him with many a good smile and chuckle over the past five years.
Donations in Clair’s memory may be made to the Canadian Red Cross Society or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at: www.furlongjones.ca

Clair — Marion Richard. Marion (daughter of William Richards and Celina Landry) died Bef Sep 2011. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Mar 20015, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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• Occupation: retired coal miner
• Occupation: Jan 1914; miner
• Residence: Jan 1914, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 8 Apr 1978, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Halifax Chronicle Herald

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April 8, 1979 Halifax Chronicle Herald:
RIVER HEBERT - Leo Thomas Melanson, 82, of River Hebert, died Friday in Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst.   Born in River Hebert, he was a son of the late Amos and Susan Melanson.  He was a retired coal miner.   Surviving are two daughters, Lorraine (Mrs. Harold Clark), Mrs. Helen Smith, both of Springhill; five sons, Basil, Eugene, Clair, Dara, Jude, all of River Hebert; 28 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.   He was predeceased by his wife, the former Beatrice Como; three daughters, Doris, Muriel, Eileen, and two sons, Carlisle and Ivan.   The body is at the home of Clair Melanson, River Hebert.   Funeral Mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. from St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert, Rev. William Slaney officiating.   Burial will be in Minudie cemetery.

Leo married Beatrice Comeau 7 Jan 1914, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Beatrice (daughter of Jude Loronge Comeau and Sara Melanson) was born 1 Nov 1891, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 24 Jul 1969; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptised: 15 Nov 1891, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Jan 1914, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Baptised:
Her godparents were Joseph Legere and Isabella Como.

Census:
In family #53, she appears with her parents, older sister, younger brother and maternal grandfather.

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Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were William Melanson and Jennie Brine.

William — Celina Landry. Celina died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: labourer
• Residence: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; always
• Baptised: 3 Jan 1850
• Occupation: Feb 1873, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; stone cutter
• Residence: Feb 1873, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Jan 1876, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Nov 1910; farmer
• Occupation: Feb 1912; farming
• Occupation: May 1912; a farmer
• Occupation: Nov 1914; farming

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Birth:
He was 3 days old when he was baptized on January 3,1850.

Baptised:
His godparents were Damien Arsineau and Elizabeth Comeau. He was 3 days old at his baptism.

Died:
His death was reported by his son, Edward, who resided in River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Aime married Susanne Burke 24 Feb 1873, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Susanne (daughter of Francois\Frank Burke and Isabelle LeBlanc) was born 16 Jan 1848, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 31 Jan 1922, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2 Feb 1922, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Jan 1876, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Birth:
Birth date given by her son, Leo, when he reported her death.

Died:
Her death was reported by her son, Leo Melanson of River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.

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Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were Thadde Comeau and Mary Bourque. There is a 3rd/4th degree of consanguinity.

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• Occupation: retired coal miner who had worked in the mines for 50 years
• Residence: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Baptised: 21 Nov 1864, Joggins Coal Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1871, River Hebert Polling District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Baptised:
He is 15 days old when baptized. His sponsors were Jerome LeBlanc and Modeste Bourk.

Census:
He appears on the census with his parents and three siblings.

Census:
In family #53, he appears with his wife, three young children and his father-in-law.

Jude married Sara Melanson 30 Jan 1888, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sara (daughter of Jude Melanson and Modeste Burke) was born , Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptised: 9 Jul 1864, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Census:
In family #53, she appears with her husband and their three young children. Her father is living with them.

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Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were Thomas Wallet and Mary Comeau.