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• Occupation: member of Canadian Forces
• Occupation: Bef Jul 2003, Inuvik, , Northwest Territories, Canada; operated a contracting company
• Obituary: 21 Jul 2003, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Herald

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DOBSON, James Armand - 51, Inuvik, N.W.T., formerly of Stewiacke and Sydney, died July 18, 2003, in Inuvik. Born in Guysborough, he was a son of Leonard and Norma (Swaine) Dobson, Fox Island, Guysborough Co. He served with the Canadian Armed Forces for 17 years, and at the time of death he operated a contracting company in Inuvik. Surviving are sisters, Sharon (Bruce) Farrell, Truro; Mary (Colin) MacDonald, Courtice, Ont.; Betty, Erin, both of Halifax; brother, Roy (Joanne), Saskatoon, Sask. Cremation has taken place. Private family graveside service will be held at a later date in Fourth Hill Cemetery, Canso. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Condolences to: info@haverstocks.com.

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• Occupation: employee of MT&T
• Misc: Feb 2015; three great-grandchildren, Havena, Leonard and Joshua
• Obituary: 18 Feb 2015, Canso, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada; Address:
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Leonard Thomas Dobson
1932-2015

Leonard Thomas Dobson, 82, passed away peacefully in the Melville Lodge Long Term Care Centre, Halifax, on Tuesday, February 17th, 2015, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Half Island Cove, Guysborough County, he was the oldest son of Agatha (O’Leary) and the late Roy Dobson.
He was an employee of MT&T for more than 30 years, retiring to Fox Island, Guysborough County, and spending another 30 years in the house he built and frequently renovated.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 59 years, Norma (Swaine); son, Roy (Joanne), Saskatoon; daughters, Sharon (Bruce) Farrell, Truro; Mary (Colin) MacDonald, Collingwood, Ontario; Betty, Halifax; Erin, Dartmouth; five grandchildren, Michael, Robin, Lenore, Zachary and Delanie; three great-grandchildren, Havena, Leonard and Joshua; three brothers, Harry, Arnold and Charlie; and three sisters, Glenda, Sadie and Lorraine; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his adopted son, Jim, and by his sister, Joan (in infancy).
A memorial service will be held in the Spring, with private family burial in Bayview Cemetery, Half Island Cove. No flowers, by request. Donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society of Canada, 4211 Yonge Street, Suite 316, Toronto, ON M2P 2A9 (www.parkinson.ca).
Funeral direction under the care of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Online condolences may be made to:www.haverstocks.com  

Leonard married Norma Jean Swaine [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: Jan 1942, Canso, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada; a carpenter
• Residence: Jan 1942, Canso, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada

Walter married Mary Catherine Spears 19 Nov 1914, Canso, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary was born 7 Jan 1895, Whitehead River, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 11 May 1937, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Fourth Hill Cemetery, Canso, Guysborough, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 21 May 1937; the Canso Breeze & Antigonish-Guysborough Advocate, p5

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The death of Mrs. Walter Swaine took place on Tuesday morning in St. Martha's hospital, Antigonish, after an illness of several months. She is survived by her husband and eleven children as well as a number of brothers and sisters, some of whom were here for the funeral, which took place on Saturday, in the Canso cemetery, Rev. W. H. Johnson, pastor of the Canso Baptist Church, officiating.

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• Occupation: a carpenter
• Obituary: 6 Jan 1942, Guysborough, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada; Guysborough County Advocate, p.5
• Obituary: 8 Jan 1942, Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; Eastern Chronicle

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Rupert Swaine, Canso - The oldest and one of the most respected citizens of Canso, Robert [sic] Swaine, passed on December 30 at the ripe old age of 93 years. Mr. Swaine was born in Canso, and followed his trade as a carpenter. He enjoyed good health until a couple of years ago. The past few years, he and Mrs. Swaine made their homes with their children, first with their daughter Cora (Mrs. Charles Kavanaugh) and within the past year or so with their son Fred and Mrs. Swaine, who tenderly cared for him in his illness. The deceased leaves to mourn for him his widow; three sons, Walter and Fred, Fishery Officer, both at Canso, Clarence, Western Canada; two daughters, Cora (Mrs. Charles Kavanaugh), Montreal, and Annie Laurie, teacher at Vancouver. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. W. H. Johnson at the residence of his son.


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CANSO'S OLDEST RESIDENT IS DEAD - The death of Canso's oldest resident and a very respected citizen, RUPERT SWAINE, occured at the home of his son FRED, fisheries inspector for Canso District. The late Mr. Swaine, who had reached the advanced age of 92 years last June, followed the carpenter trade during his working years but had been in failing health recently. He is survived by his wife, three sons, FRED, fisheries officer, Canso; with whom the aged couple resided during recent years; WALTER, a carpenter, also of Canso; and CLARENCE in Western Canada; and two daughters, MRS. CHARLIE KAVANAGH, Montreal and ANNIE LAURIE, teacher, Vancouver, B.C. The funeral was conducted by the Rev.W.H. Johnson, Pastor of the Canso Baptist Church.

James married Eunice Jane Talbot 25 Dec 1888, Strait of Canso, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada. Eunice (daughter of Caleb Moses Talbot and Charity Kinney) was born 30 Oct 1865, Strait of Canso, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Jun 1955, Canso, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Fourth Hill Cemetery, Canso, Guysborough, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Apr 1922, Canso, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada