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Elizabeth Christine Robertson

Female 1915 - 2002  (87 years)


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  • Name Elizabeth Christine Robertson 
    Nickname Chrissie 
    Born 3 Aug 1915  Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Female 
    Baptised 15 Jun 1916  Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Residence Nov 1957  New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Died 28 Dec 2002  New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Obituary 30 Dec 2002  Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Halifax Herald 

    • Obituary

      Halifax Herald - December 30, 2002 - Ritchie, Elizabeth Christine "Chrissie" - 87, Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow, formerly of Grant Street, New Glasgow, passed away Saturday, December 28 2002, in the manor. Born in Barney's River Station, August 3 1915, she was a daughter of the late Harlan Page and Margaret Grace (Bannerman) Robertson. She was a resident of New Glasgow most of her life. A dedicated member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Chrissie was a CGIT leader and was very active in the ladies guild and the Allan Pollock Society for 30 years. Hard working, highly efficient and intelligent, she was a valued employee of George E. Flemings Furniture Store, New Glasgow. Chrissie was an avid golfer, curler and bowler. A beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend, she nurtured them with constant love and care. She will be remembered for her generosity, proficiency, quick wit and her selfless love of others. Surviving are sisters, Janet Robertson, New Glasgow; Lena (Wendell) Watters, Hamilton, Ontario; brother Allison (Helen) Robertson, MacLellan's Brook; sisters-in-law, Mary Robertson, New Glasgow; Dorothy Robertson and Gladys Robertson, Barney's River Station; Joyce Robertson, Mississauga, Ontario; Eileen Robertson, Burlington, Ontario; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Murray Ritchie; sister, Emma; brothers, Lawrence, Lester, Everett, Donald, Freddie. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 7 - 9 pm today in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, December 31, in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, Rev. Richard Sand officiating. A reception will take place in the church hall. Interment will be in Kenzieville Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in Chrissie's memory may be made to any charity.

    Occupation New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    an employee of George E Flemings Furniture Store 
    Buried 31 Dec 2002  Kenzieville Cemetery, Kenzieville, , Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Person ID I53412  Arthur - Research
    Last Modified 21 Jan 2012 

    Father Harlan Page Robertson,   b. 18 Apr 1878, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Jul 1973, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years) 
    Mother Margaret Grace Bannerman,   b. 9 Jan 1880, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Nov 1957, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Family ID F18867  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Pte Donald Murray Ritchie,   b. 11 Jun 1916, New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jun 1944, , , Normandy, France Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 28 years) 
    Married 23 Apr 1941  [1
    Family ID F18879  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 3 Aug 1915 - Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBaptised - 15 Jun 1916 - Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - Halifax Herald - 30 Dec 2002 - Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1891] Book: Bannerman, Pictou Co, p.348-354.

    2. [S672] Electronic: Pictou Roots Web Site.
      Electronic <http://www.rootsweb.com/~pictou/kenzie8.htm>,

      Ritchie
      Donald Murray Ritchie
      June 11, 1916 -- June 11, 1944
      his wife
      Eliza Christine [Robertson]
      Aug 3, 1915 -- no dates
      Plot #14A

    3. [S1780] Parish: NS, Barney's River, MG 4, Vol 8A, Reel 361., p.64, family of Harlan Robertson, Barney's River Station & margaret G Bannerman.
      p.64, family of Harlan Robertson, Barney's River Station & margaret G Bannerman
      John Lawrence 13 Aug 1911 26 Aug 1912
      Lester Ross 10 Aug 1912 26 Aug 1912
      William Everett 26 July 1914 11 March 1915
      Elizabeth Christina 3 Aug 1915 15 June 1916
      Margaret Janet 8 July 1919 21 Sept 1919

    4. [S1511] Info: Marsha Mackay, Charles Oulton's Descendants file, received 9 Apr 2009.


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