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• Occupation: employed in the lumbering industry
• AltBirth: 6 Apr 1919
• Residence: Apr 1960, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Oct 2002, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 15 Apr 2006, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Chronicle Herald

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MATTINSON, Miner Angus - 92, Oxford, Cumberland Co., passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2006, in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst. Born in Mount Pleasant, Cumberland Co., he was a son of the late Angus L. and Hilda J. (McDonald) Mattinson. As a young man, he was employed in the farming and lumbering industries. He joined the Canadian Army in 1942 and served overseas with the Artillery Corps and later transferred to the Service Corps, serving as a gunner. He returned to Canada in February 1946 and was employed for a number of years in the lumbering industry. Following this, he was employed for a number of years with the Cobequid Lumber Company Ltd. in Oxford Junction, then was employed with Gordon's Greenhouses Ltd. in Oxford until the time of his retirement. He served on the board of directors of the Mount Pleasant Cemetery for many years and was a faithful worker at the cemetery. He was a past president and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 36, Oxford, and was a member of the former Oxford Curling Club. Surviving are sister, Mildred E. Priest (Lorne), Mount Pleasant; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins; his extended family, Carman Mattinson (Elle), Oxford; Margaret Doncaster (Eric), Clairmont, Alta.; Brenda Matthews (George), Springhill; Inez Boss (Allan), Springhill; Douglas Mattinson, Amherst, and Audrey Beaumont (Micah), Bridgewater. He was predeceased by his companion, Devona M. "Bonnie" Mattinson; brothers, Norman R. Mattinson and Lawrence R. Mattinson. Visitation will be this afternoon and this evening, with funeral service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, both in Allen's Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford, Rev. Edgar Patriquin officiating. Interment will take place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to Mount Pleasant Cemetery Memorial Fund or to a charity of your choice. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch

Miner — Devona Marguerite Ryan. Devona was born CA 1926, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Sep 2000, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Miner — Juanita Blair. Juanita was born 26 Apr 1930, Mt Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1 Aug 2015, Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 25 Jan 1915, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Amherst Daily News

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The funeral of Mr. Angus Mattinson, who was killed by the falling of a tree, took place Tuesday 19th, at Beckwith, the funeral service was conducted by Rev. W.J. Hamilton in the Baptist Church, where a large number of friends gathered and followed the remains to the cemetery.  Deceased was a son of deacon Joseph Mattinson, of Beckwith, he leaves a widow and two young children, a father and mother, two sisters, and two brothers, to mourn his loss, the entire community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.

[extracted by Kathryn Jeffers, posted to NSCumber mailing list by Gerry Mattinson on 9 Sep 2012]


Died:
He was killed in the woods.

Angus married Hilda Jane MacDonald 5 Apr 1910. Hilda was born 12 Aug 1890, Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 12 Apr 1960; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Misc: Apr 1960; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• Obituary: 27 Apr 1960, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Amherst Daily News

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MOUNT PLEASANT - This community was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing on April 12, of Hilda Jane Mattinson, wife of Ross Mattinson. She suffered a stroke in the early evening and passing away shortly after midnight. Born on Aug. 12, 1890, she was the daughter of the late Ellen and Jerry McDonald of Mount Pleasant, where she had spent almost her entire life. Twice married, her first husband was the late Angus Mattinson, who predeceased her 46 years ago. In 1919, she married Ross Mattinson, who survives her. She is also survived by three sons, Norman, River Philip; Miner, Oxford; by her first marriage; Lawrence of Oxford Jct., one daughter, (Mildred) Mrs. Lorne Priest, Oxford, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Besides the children she leaves to mourn three sisters, (Lina) Mrs. James Dickie, Oxford; (Mabel) Mrs. Stanley Dixon, Oxford; (Lottie) Mrs. Barry Mattinson, Mount Pleasant and two brothers John and Frank McDonald of Oxford. The funeral was held from Black's Funeral Home, Oxford, on Thursday, Apr. 14 at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. John Porter, minister of the Oxford United Baptist Church. The hymns sung were "Nearer My God to Thee" and "The 23rd Psalm." Interment was in Birch Grove Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, directed by Frank Black and Son. Pallbearers were three nephews, Russell McDonald, Francis McDonald, Carl Dickie and Herbert Mayne, Aubrey Mattinson and William Cloney. The beautiful floral offerings were a final tribute to the deceased, showing the place she had held in the hearts of her loved ones and friends.

[provided by Kathryn Jeffers]

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• Residence: Bef Dec 1872, Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Feb 1920, Shinimicas Bridge, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 26 Feb 1920, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Oxford Journal

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Joseph E. Mattinson, an aged resident of Shinimicas Bridge passed away Feb 10th at the home of his grandson, Murray Mattinson, Chelsea, Mass.  The deceased had been spending a few weeks with his children when he was stricken down with that dread disease, influenza, which developed late pneumonia and in spite of all the medical skill and loving hands could do, he passed away to the great world beyond.  The deceased was at the time of his death in his seventy-first year.  He was a deacon of the Baptist Church for many years and had a bright and cheerful word for every one.  He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife and four children, Mrs. Pearly Barbrick, Miner and Alex Mattinson, all of Haverhill, Mass.  Mrs. John H. McDonald of Oxford, and several grandchildren of whom Ava Eaton resides at his former home.  Also one sister, Mrs. Clinton Bigelow, Kings Co., and four brothers, John, Vance, Smith and Wellington of Brockton, Mass.  The remains were brought home and the funeral service was held from his late home on Sunday afternoon where, despite the rough weather, a large number of friends paid their last respect to the deceased.  Pastor Scott of Oxford gave a message of comfort and consolation to the bereaved family and friends from the text, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord".  The hymns were, "Shall we Gather at the River?" "Rock of Ages" "Abide with Me".  The burial took place at Birch Grove Cemetery.  To the wife and family of the deceased we extend our deepest sympathy. "Gone, but not forgotten".

[posted to NSCumber mailing list by Dyan Matheson]

Joseph married Lucinda A McCormick 19 Dec 1872, Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Lucinda (daughter of Edward Harris McCormack and Mary Jane Smith) was born 26 Feb 1855, Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 29 Jul 1946; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Census: 1871, , Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Bef Dec 1872, Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Between 1873 and 1920, Lake Killarney, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: Aug 1946; Thirteen grandchildren, twenty- great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren
• Obituary: 8 Aug 1946, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Oxford Journal

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16 in 1871 census

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Beckwith, Aug. 5 - This community was deeply shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Lucinda Mattinson which occurred on Monday evening, July 29th.  Mrs. Mattinson had the misfortune to fall and fracture her hip two weeks previously.  Hopes were held for her recovery and she seemed to be improving but complications set in and death followed.  She was born in Mount Pleasant in 1855, her maiden name being Lucinda McCormick.  In 1873 she married Joseph Mattinson and lived in Lake Killarney till the death of her husband, who predeceased her twenty-six years ago.
Left to mourn their loss are two sons Miner of West Newbury and Alec of Merrimas, Mass., and one daughter, Mrs. W. W. Barbisy (May) of Merrimas, Mass.  She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Mary Johnson, East Leicester, Mrs. Dora Dickie, Mount Pleasant, and Mrs. Ursula Darby, residing in Mass., U.S.A.  Thirteen grandchildren also survive one who tenderly cared for her since the death of her husband and from whose home she was buried.  Twenty- great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren also survive.
Mrs. Mattinson was a woman of sterling Christian principles and will be greatly missed in this community and in the church and W.M. Society.  Her funeral was held from the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. William F. Mattinson, on Thursday, Aug. 1st, and was largely attended.  services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Davis of Trinity United Church, Oxford, assisted by Mr. Knock of Mount Pleasant charge. ... The pall bearers were four grandsons, Norman and Miner Mattinson, Eugene and Joseph McDonald.  Henry Finley of Linden was funeral director.

[posted to NSCumber mailing list by Gerry Mattinson on 24 Sep 2012]

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he was 23, she was 18

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• Census: 1871, , Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

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NAME: - Catherine Dickie, 18/10/92 & 3/2/94 BD: DD: MD: WIF:

Census:
41 in 1871 census

Edward married Mary Jane Smith 17 Jan 1852, Shinimicas, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of Thomas Benjamin Smith and Jane Oulton) was born 1828; died 9 Aug 1893; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Census: 1871, , Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• AltDeath: 9 Aug 1898

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NAME: - Catherine Dickie, 18/10/92 PARN: BD: DD: MD: HUS: died aged 65

DD:9 Aug 1898 - Catherine Dickie, 3/2/94 fourth daughter; nine children

Census:
44 in 1871 census