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Margaret Janet Robertson

Female 1919 - 2003  (83 years)


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  • Name Margaret Janet Robertson 
    Nickname Janet 
    Born 8 Jul 1919  Barney's River Station, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Female 
    Baptised 21 Sep 1919  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  [2
    Residence Dec 2002  New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Died 11 Jan 2003  Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Obituary 13 Jan 2003  Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Halifax Herald 

    • Obituary

      Robertson, Margaret "Janet" - 83, Marsh Street, New Glasgow, passed away Saturday, January 11 2003, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Barney's River Station, July 8 1919, she was a daughter of the late Harlan Page and Margaret Grace (Bannerman) Robertson. She was a long-time resident of New Glasgow and a former employee of Maritime Steel. Hardworking and highly efficient, she was a value employee of Canada Permanent Trust in Halifax for many years. Upon retirement, she returned to New Glasgow. Janet was a dedicated and supportive member of Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Janet's reserved manner and quiet, accepting ways endeared her to many people. She will be remembered for her wit, her humility, her devotion to family and her generosity. Surviving are sister, Lena (Wendell) Watters, Hamilton, Ontario; brother, Allison (Helen) Robertson, MacLellan's Brook; sisters-in-law, Mary Robertson, New Glasgow; Dorothy and Gladys Robertson, Barney's River Station; Joyce Robertson, Mississauga, Ontario; Eileen Robertson, Burlington, Ontario; many nieces and nephews. Janet was predeceased by sisters, Chrissie and Emma; brothers, Lawrence, Lester, Everett, Donald, and Freddie. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 2:30 pm Tuesday, January 14, in Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, Rev. Richard Sand officiating. The family will receive visitors in the church from 1:30 pm until the time of service. A reception will take place in the church hall. Interment will be in Kenzieville Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in Janet's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow.

    Occupation Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    an employee of Canada Permanent Trust 
    Occupation an employee of Maritime Steel  [2
    Buried 14 Jan 2003  Kenzieville Cemetery, Kenzieville, , Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I53420  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

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBaptised - 21 Sep 1919 - Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 11 Jan 2003 - Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - Halifax Herald - 13 Jan 2003 - Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - an employee of Canada Permanent Trust - - Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1891] Book: Bannerman, Pictou Co, p.348-354.

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

    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


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