Eli — Miriam Marifa. [Group Sheet]

1. Alexander Wani Dewar
2. Malaika Faith Dewar

Eoin married Elizabeth Green [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Springville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 28 May 1993, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Herald

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Rev. Edgar Dewar dies in Springville DEWAR, Rev. Edgar Foote - 70, Springville, Pictou County, died May 27, 1993, at home. Born in Marshy Hope, Pictou County, he was a son of the late Chester and Mary (Foote) Dewar. He received his early education at Marshy Hope School. He was a graduate of New Glasgow High School and received his bachelor of arts degree from Acadia University, Wolfville. He graduated from the faculty of religious studies, Presbyterian College at McGill University, Montreal, and was ordained to the ministry of the Presbyterian Church of Canada. Most of his ministry was served in Pictou Presbytery with the exception of a term as chaplain with the Canadian Armed Forces, Chilliwack, B.C., and hospital ministry, Montreal. He served the pastoral charges of Gairloch, Hopewell-Eureka, Blue Mountain Garden of Eden, River John-Toney River, Springhill-Oxford and for the last 22 years, served the East River pastoral charge. He served as a clerk of the Pictou Presbytery and was moderator of both the Pictou Presbytery and Atlantic Synod. He was a member of Stellarton Male Chorus and Union Lodge IOOF 30, Springville, where he served as chaplain and past noble grand. He was a member of Silver Light Rebekah Lodge 79, Hopewell; grand master of the Atlantic Provinces in 1991 and was currently the past grand master of the Atlantic Provinces and grand representative to Sovereign Grand Lodge. As well, he served as grand chaplain of the Grand Lodge; member and chaplain of Canton Dryden No. 2, Westville and was currently chief patriach of Wawbeek Encampment No. 12, Hopewell. He served as chairman of the board of Maritime Oddfellows Home, Pictou and was an honorary member of Royal Canadian Legion, Eureka. He had a keen interest in his church and community. He is survived by his wife, the former Marjorie MacKenzie; two sons, Chester, Elgin; Eion, New Glasgow; two grandsons; a granddaughter; four brothers, Robert, Ernest, both of Marshy Hope; George, Truro; William (Bill), Halifax; four sisters, Helen (Mrs. Alex MacGregor), Big Island; Katherine (Kaye) (Mrs. Huntley MacDonald), James River; Christine (Mrs. Hugh MacLean), Sutherlands River; Margaret (Mrs. James Bowie), Halifax. He was predeceased by a sister, Gladys; brother, Roy. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Saturday in H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton, where combined IOOF services will begin 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Sunday in Springville Presbyterian Church, Pictou Presbytery officiating. Burial will be in Bridgeville Cemetery.

Edgar married Marjorie Elizabeth MacKenzie 1 Aug 1958, Hopewell, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Marjorie was born 13 Mar 1929, Elgin, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Jun 2005, Elgin, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 7 Jun 2005, Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Misc: grandchildren Eli, Fort McMurray, Alta.; Jessica and Lane, New Glasgow
• Occupation: Stellarton, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; a hair dresser
• Obituary: 5 Jun 2005, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Herald

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DEWAR, Marjorie Elizabeth - 76, Elgin, Pictou Co., passed away on Friday, June 3, 2005, at her home. Born in Elgin, she was the daughter of the late Fraser and Marie (MacDonald) MacKenzie. Marjorie studied hairdressing in Stellarton and went on to work in Stellarton and New Glasgow. She married Rev. Edgar F. Dewar in 1958 and they served in the pastoral charges of River John, Toney River; Springhill, Oxford; and the East River Pastoral charge until 1993 when she returned to Elgin to retire. Marjorie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hopewell. She was a member and treasurer of Clan MacKenzie for over 20 years; member of Calvin A.M.S. and Ladies Aid of Sunnybrae; St. Paul's A.M.S. and Ladies Aid, and Springville A.M.S. and Ladies Aid. She was also a member of Silver Light Rebekah Lodge No. 79, Hopewell. She had a love for all animals, especially her cats, and took great pleasure in tending her flower gardens. Surviving are sons, Chester (Lori), Elgin; Eoin, New Glasgow; grandchildren, Eli, Fort McMurray, Alta.; Jessica and Lane, New Glasgow; and Lori's children, Michelle and Joey. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Edgar F. Dewar. Her remains will rest in H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton for visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church, Hopewell, Rev. Gary Tonks and Rev. Dr. J. Kenneth MacLeod officiating. Burial will be in Bridgeville Cemetery. Donations in memory of Marjorie may be made to the Bridgeville Cemetery.

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• AltBirth: 18 Aug 1892, Piedmont, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• AltBirth: 18 Aug 1892, Marshy Hope, Pictou Co, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Baptised: May 1895, , Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, Lower Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
• AltDeath: 21 Jun 1969, Marshy Hope, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

George married Mary Isabel Foote 30 Jun 1920, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary was born 17 Aug 1901, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Jul 1972, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 7 Jul 1972, Glen Bard Cemetery, James River, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]