Ellen — Norman Wood. [Group Sheet]

1. Myles Wood

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• Occupation: farmer
• Residence: Beckwith, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 2 May 2007, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald

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COLLINS, Hubert E. - 89, Oxford, formerly of Beckwith, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 30, 2007, in North Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Pugwash. Born in Stonehaven, N.B., he was the youngest son of the late Eanis and Eva (Dempsey) Collins. During the Second World War, he served overseas for three and a half years, and was the proud recipient of the Dutch Medal for the Liberation of Holland. He was a member of Oxford United Baptist Church and choir, and the Oxford and Area Men's Club and choir. For over 50 years, he was a member of both the Pugwash Legion and the Knights of Pythias Lodge, Oxford. After retiring from a lifetime of farming, he remained an avid gardener. He enjoyed music and watching sports. He is survived by his wife, the former Bernice Mattinson; daughter, Ellen (Norman) Wood, Oxford; grandson, Myles Wood, Miramichi, N.B.; one niece and several nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Robert, Thornton, Gerald and Sterling. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in MacDiarmid's Funeral Home, 5075 Main St., Oxford (447-2930). Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Oxford United Baptist Church with Pastor Connie Stewart officiating. Burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations may be made to L.A. Animal Shelter or a charity of choice.

[provided 29 Aug 2013 by Gerry Mattinson]

Hubert married Bernice Mary Mattinson [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: Beckwith, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; farmer
• Residence: Beckwith, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• AltBirth: 1892, Tawas City, Iosco, Michigan, United States

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William F. Mattinson, Beckwith - This community was saddened to learn of the passing of William F. Mattinson at Victoria General Hospital, at Halifax on Aug. 10th, after a long period of failing health.  Born at Tawas City, Michigan in 1892, he came to Nova Scotia when a boy and spent most of his life in Beckwith, where he farmed until ill health forced his retirement several years ago.  He was the son of the late Philip and Harriett Mattinson. Mr. Mattinson had a friendly disposition and enjoyed visiting his neighbors and friends until entering the hospital two weeks prior to his death.  His wife, the former Ava Eaton, predeceased him on Christmas Day, 1959.  He is survived by one daughter, Bernice (Mrs. Hubert Collins), a granddaughter, Ellen, and a half-sister, Elizabeth Heinz of Oregon, U.S.A. The funeral service was held from Black's Funeral Home, at Oxford on Friday, Aug. 13th, at 2 p.m. Rev. Bleesdell officiated and brought a comforting message to the sorrowing family and friends.  Hymns sung were "Lead Me to Calvary" and "Have Thine Own Way". Pallbearers were neighbors of the deceased, Harry Leadbetter, Sterling Collins, Paul Mattinson, Robert Tower (Jr.), and Douglas Mattinson. Interment was in Birch Grove Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, with Frank Black & Son as funeral directors.

[paper & date unknown, posted to nscumber mailing list 27 Mar 2011 by Gerry Mattinson]

William married Ava Jane Eaton 28 Sep 1921, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ava (daughter of James Logan Eaton and Ava Jane Mattinson) was born 19 Nov 1901, Little River, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 25 Dec 1959, Beckwith, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 7 Jan 1960, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Oxford Journal

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Beckwith, Jan. 4 - This community was shocked and saddened by the passing of Ava Jane Mattinson, wife of William F. Mattinson, Beckwith, on Christmas night.  Mrs. Mattinson had been in failing health for the past three months.  Born at Little River in 1901, the daughter of the late James and Eva Eaton, she spent most of her married life in Beckwith, where her friendly disposition won her a wide circle of friends.  She was keenly interested in her church and will be greatly missed in the Missionary Society of which she had been a member for many years.  Surviving are her husband, William Mattinson, one daughter (Bernice) Mrs. Hubert Collins, one granddaughter Ellen and a brother, Charles Eaton of Halifax, Mass.  The funeral service was held on Sunday, Dec. 27th, at 2 o'clock from the home of her daughter at Beckwith and was largely attended.  Rev. John Porter officiated, reading portions of scripture from the Psalms and he spoke words of comfort to the bereaved family.  Hymns sung were favorites of the deceased, "Take Time To Be Holy" and "Break Thou the Bread of Life".  Pallbearers were Peter Wood, Lorne Wood, Lloyd Wood, Lester Fraser, Arthur Mattinson and Harry Leadbetter.  Interment was in Birch Grove Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant with Mr. Frank Black, Oxford, as funeral director.  The floral tributes were as follows ...(I did not transcribe floral tributes.)

[posted to nscumber mailing list, 27 Mar 2011 by Gerry Mattinson]

James married Ava Jane Mattinson 12 Feb 1896, Lawrence, , Massachusetts, United States. Ava (daughter of Joseph E Mattinson and Lucinda A McCormick) was born 24 Mar 1878, Linden, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 12 Dec 1901; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Misc: two children