Olive Carter

1923 - 2012  (89 years)

• Name	Olive Carter
  Born	1923	Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada   [1]
  Gender	Female
  Residence	Jun 2005	East Leicester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada   [2]
  Misc	Jan 2012  [1]
  	32 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren
  Obituary	Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada   [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   [1]
  Buried	Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada   [1]
  Person ID	I31300	Arthur - Research
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2012

  
  

  Family	Avery Weldon Jackson,   b. 18 Jan 1923, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada ,   d. 15 Mar 1998, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada  (Age 75 years)
  Married	2 Dec 1941	Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada   [3]
  Children	1. Shirley Mary Jackson,   b. 28 Nov 1943, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada ,   d. 23 Jan 1962, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada  (Age 18 years)   2. Faye Doreen Jackson,   b. 21 Apr 1945, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada ,   d. 30 Oct 2015, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada  (Age 70 years)   3. Heather Elaine Jackson   4. Joyce May Jackson   5. Ruth Lorraine Jackson,   b. 19 Sep 1949, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada ,   d. 16 Jun 2005, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada  (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

  Married - 2 Dec 1941 - Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  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

  [S695] Obituaries: General, Olive Jackson, online at W Allen Funeral Home <http://www.allenfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/68220>, viewed 3 Feb 2012. [S695] Obituaries: General, Ruth Jackson, Halifax Chronicle Herald, 17 Jun 2005. [S870] Family: Fields Genealogy.