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Olive Carter

Olive Carter

Female 1923 - 2012  (89 years)

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  • Name Olive Carter 
    Born 1923  Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Residence Jun 2005  East Leicester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Misc Jan 2012  [1
    32 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren 
    Obituary Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1

    • Obituary

      Olive Jackson
      1923-2012

      It is with deep sadness that we regret to announce the peaceful passing of Olive Jackson, age 88, of East Leicester.  Olive passed away at her home on Thursday, January 26, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.

      Olive was born in Mansfield, NS, a daughter of the late Walter and Ivy (Stewart) Carter.

      Olive was a member of the Little River Baptist Church where she was active with the ladies Auxiliary.  She was a long time supporter of the East Leicester Community Hall and belonged to the Oxford Seniors Citizens Club.  She loved to knit, sew and quilt; many of her family have benefited with wonderful home made items as gifts from Olive. She was an avid card player, scrabble player and loved crossword puzzles.

      She will be dearly missed by her children Faye Kavalak, Springhill, Heather (Raymond) Milner, Salem, Joyce Carscadden, Amherst, Walter "Bubs" (Linda), East Leicester, Sylvia (Rodger) Oulton, North Port, Joan Porteous, Calgary, Donna (Joe Snowdon) Jackson, Sackville, NB, Lorna (Rick) Funk, Calgary, Eleanor (Kerry) Rivard , Edmonton; 32 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; sister Jean Mattinson, Beckwith; brothers Elmore "Bill" Carter, Oxford,  Delbert (Lillian) Carter, East Leicester; many nieces and nephews.

      She was predeceased by her husband Avery, daughters Shirley and Ruth; 2 infant children; grandson Travis Porteous; brothers Stewart and Basil Carter.

      Arrangements have been entrusted to the W Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford, NS (902-447-2167) where visiting hours will take place on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  The funeral service will be held at the Little River Baptist Church on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 2 pm, Pastor Chris Greer officiating.  Burial will take place in the Mansfield Cemetery.

      Those wishing to make a donation in Olive's memory may do so to the Mansifeld Cemetery, the Little River Baptist Church the East Leicester Community Hall or the charity of your choice.  Family flowers only please.
    Died 26 Jan 2012  East Leicester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I31300  Arthur - Research
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2012 

    Family Avery Weldon Jackson,   b. 18 Jan 1923, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Mar 1998, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 2 Dec 1941  Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Children 
     1. Shirley Mary Jackson,   b. 28 Nov 1943, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Jan 1962, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 18 years)
     2. Faye Doreen Jackson,   b. 21 Apr 1945, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Oct 2015, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
     3. Heather Elaine Jackson
     4. Joyce May Jackson
     5. Ruth Lorraine Jackson,   b. 19 Sep 1949, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jun 2005, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years)
     6. Walter Avery Jackson
     7. Sylvia Jean Jackson
     8. Joan Adella Jackson
     9. Donna Lynn Jackson
     10. Lorna Elizabeth Jackson
     11. Eleanor Rose Jackson
     12. son Jackson
     13. daughter Jackson
    Family ID F10530  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 2 Dec 1941 - Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Olive Carter (1923-2012)
    Olive Carter (1923-2012)
    Olive Carter ( 1923 - 2012 ) married Avery Weldon Jackson ( 1923 - bef 2005), son of George W Jackson and Ellen Amelia Feltham.

  • Sources 
    1. [S695] Obituaries: General, Olive Jackson, online at W Allen Funeral Home <http://www.allenfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/68220>, viewed 3 Feb 2012.

    2. [S695] Obituaries: General, Ruth Jackson, Halifax Chronicle Herald, 17 Jun 2005.

    3. [S870] Family: Fields Genealogy.


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