Other Events:

• Obituary: 25 Jul 2004, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Herald

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Obituary:

Obituary

KIRKPATRICK (Bigelow), Mary Colleen - 73, Meech Avenue, North Sydney, passed away Friday, July 23, 2004, in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Boyce) Bigelow. Following completion of her high school education, she studied nursing at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax, graduated in 1954 and then came to North Sydney with her husband, Dr. Hugh Kirkpatrick. She is survived by her son, Dr. John (Debra), North Sydney; daughters, Susan (Dr. Graham) Opie, North Sydney; Dr. Jane (Dr. Michael) Gillis, Halifax; brothers, William (Joan) Bigelow, Charlottetown; Nathaniel, Springhill; grandchildren, Logan, Lesley and Michael Kirkpatrick, Esther, Sarah and Kirk Opie, Anna, Madeline and Elsie Gillis; sister-in-law, Esther (Dr. Harry) Poulos, Dartmouth; a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Hugh Kirkpatrick. Colleen was a devoted wife, mother and protector. She enjoyed her summers with family and friends in Georges River and winters skiing in Ingonish. She had a great sense of humour and enjoyed the wit of others. The challenge of Colleen's lengthy illness was made easier to endure through the kindness and dedication of her wonderful caregivers. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday in W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral service will take place 11 a.m. Tuesday in Calvary Baptist Church, North Sydney, Rev. John Hannem officiating. Burial to follow in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Northside Hospital Foundation or Calvary Baptist Church, North Sydney.
[posted to NSCumber Mailing List 25 Jul 2004 by Eric Keys]

Mary married Dr Hugh Kirkpatrick 21 Mar 1954, Aylesford, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Hugh was born 19 May 1927, Waterville, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 27 Feb 1996, North Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Dr John Kirkpatrick
2. Susan Kirkpatrick
3. Dr Jane Kirkpatrick was born CA 1970; died Yes, date unknown.

Other Events:

• Residence: Nov 1926, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Jan 1958, Lantz Siding, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada; merchant

John married Mary Elizabeth Boyce 10 Nov 1926, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of Harvey Augusta Boyce and Eva Dora McCarthy) was born 15 Feb 1906, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 9 Apr 1987, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• AltBirth: 1882, Tatamagouche, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Bef Sep 1902, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Sep 1902, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a miner
• Occupation: Feb 1906, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a miner
• Census: 1911, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a coal miner

Harvey married Eva Dora McCarthy 3 Sep 1902, , Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Eva was born 10 May 1881; died 28 Feb 1948, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Bef Sep 1902, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Other Events:

• Census: 1851, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Bef Sep 1868, West Brook, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Oct 1869, Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, United States; a farmer
• Occupation: Jul 1872, Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
• Occupation: Sep 1876, Half Way River, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a labourer
• Census: 1881, Wallace, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wallace, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: Mar 1883, Wentworth, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; seaman

Notes:

Birth:
in 1851 census age 6

Census:
6 in 1851 census

Census:
37 in 1881 census

Charles married Lucretia Taylor 23 Sep 1868, West Brook, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Lucretia was born Abt 1846, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Bef Sep 1868, West Brook, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1881, Wallace, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Aug 1887, Wyndham Hill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Census:
33 in 1881 census