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• Census: 1871, , Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Bef Dec 1872, Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Between 1873 and 1920, Lake Killarney, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: Aug 1946; Thirteen grandchildren, twenty- great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren
• Obituary: 8 Aug 1946, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Oxford Journal

Notes:

Census:
16 in 1871 census

Obituary:

Obituary

Beckwith, Aug. 5 - This community was deeply shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Lucinda Mattinson which occurred on Monday evening, July 29th.  Mrs. Mattinson had the misfortune to fall and fracture her hip two weeks previously.  Hopes were held for her recovery and she seemed to be improving but complications set in and death followed.  She was born in Mount Pleasant in 1855, her maiden name being Lucinda McCormick.  In 1873 she married Joseph Mattinson and lived in Lake Killarney till the death of her husband, who predeceased her twenty-six years ago.
Left to mourn their loss are two sons Miner of West Newbury and Alec of Merrimas, Mass., and one daughter, Mrs. W. W. Barbisy (May) of Merrimas, Mass.  She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Mary Johnson, East Leicester, Mrs. Dora Dickie, Mount Pleasant, and Mrs. Ursula Darby, residing in Mass., U.S.A.  Thirteen grandchildren also survive one who tenderly cared for her since the death of her husband and from whose home she was buried.  Twenty- great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren also survive.
Mrs. Mattinson was a woman of sterling Christian principles and will be greatly missed in this community and in the church and W.M. Society.  Her funeral was held from the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. William F. Mattinson, on Thursday, Aug. 1st, and was largely attended.  services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Davis of Trinity United Church, Oxford, assisted by Mr. Knock of Mount Pleasant charge. ... The pall bearers were four grandsons, Norman and Miner Mattinson, Eugene and Joseph McDonald.  Henry Finley of Linden was funeral director.

[posted to NSCumber mailing list by Gerry Mattinson on 24 Sep 2012]

Lucinda married Joseph E Mattinson 19 Dec 1872, Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Joseph was born 17 Dec 1849, Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Feb 1920, Chelsea, , Massachusetts, United States; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Misc: two children
• Census: 28 Apr 1910, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: Between 1918 and 1944, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: Feb 1920, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: Between 1944 and May 1956, Merrimac, , Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: Aug 1946, Merrimas, , Massachusetts, United States
• Misc: May 1956; four great-grandchildren
• Obituary: 31 May 1956, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; Haverhill Gazette

Notes:

Census:
34 in 191o census

Obituary:

Obituary

Mrs. Mary E. Barbrick 82, 9 Forest St., Merrimac, formerly of Bradford, died last night at the Kenoza Lake Health Resort.  She was born in Rosendale, Nova Scotia, Jan. 2, 1874, daughter of Joseph E. and Lucinda (McCormac) Mattinson, and lived in Bradford 26 years.  She had been living in Merrimac 12 years.  Mrs. Barbrick was a past noble grand of Kenoza Rebekah lodge, IOOF, and a member of Kenoza Circle.  She was also a member of the Past Noble Grands club, Merrimac.  She attended the Portland Street Bapist Church.  Besides her husband Weston W. Barbrick, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Leonard Godfrey, Detroit, Michigan, two brothers, Miner Mattinson, Chicago, Illinois and Alexander Mattinson, Merrimac:  two grandchildren, Florence M. Burke, Detroit, and Stewart M. Mattinson, Bradford and four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephew.  The funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 at the Tilton-Hozers Funeral Home Main St.  Burial will be at the Elmwood Cemetery.  Calling hours at the funeral home will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

[posted to NSCumber mailing list by Gerry Mattinson on 21 Sep 2012, obtained from Sandi McIntyre]

Mary married Charles Clifford Mattinson 29 May 1890. Charles was born Abt 1863, Centreville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 Jun 1893; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Pearly Bickford Barbrick CA 1900. Pearly was born CA 1876, , , , Canada; died 1930. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Weston Wesley Barbrick. Weston was born Bef 3 May 1880, Urbania, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef 4 May 1964, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , ? Cemetery, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 1901, Rossendale (or Linden), Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Apr 1910, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; store janitor
• Census: 29 Apr 1910, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: Feb 1920, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
• Occupation: Apr 1930, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; woodheeler in factory
• Census: 1 Apr 1930, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
• Occupation: Apr 1940, West Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; farmer
• Census: 1 Apr 1940, West Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: Aug 1946, West Newbury, , Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: May 1956, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States

Notes:

Census:
33 in 1910 census

William married Margaret E Mattinson 1901, , Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Margaret was born 18 Nov 1881; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misc: two children

Ava married James Logan Eaton 12 Feb 1896, Lawrence, , Massachusetts, United States. James was born 5 Jun 1874, Port Howe, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misc: one child
• Occupation: Jul 1905, Beckwith, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; lumberman
• Occupation: Jan 1920, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; turner in wood heel factory
• Census: 1 Jan 1920, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: Feb 1920, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: Aug 1946, Merrimas, , Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: May 1956, Merrimac, , Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

Census:
38 in 1920 census

Alexander married Florence Robertson 21 Jul 1905, , Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Florence was born 19 Dec 1886, Beckwith, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 28 Nov 1981, Panama City, Bay, Florida, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 25 Jan 1915, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Amherst Daily News

Notes:

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Obituary

The funeral of Mr. Angus Mattinson, who was killed by the falling of a tree, took place Tuesday 19th, at Beckwith, the funeral service was conducted by Rev. W.J. Hamilton in the Baptist Church, where a large number of friends gathered and followed the remains to the cemetery.  Deceased was a son of deacon Joseph Mattinson, of Beckwith, he leaves a widow and two young children, a father and mother, two sisters, and two brothers, to mourn his loss, the entire community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.

[extracted by Kathryn Jeffers, posted to NSCumber mailing list by Gerry Mattinson on 9 Sep 2012]


Died:
He was killed in the woods.

Angus married Hilda Jane MacDonald 5 Apr 1910. Hilda was born 12 Aug 1890, Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 12 Apr 1960; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 5 Apr 1911, Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Feb 1920, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Feb 1928, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 29 Jul 1943, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Oxford Journal

Notes:

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Obituary

The death occurred Wednesday, July 21, 1943, at the Highland View Hospital Annex, Amherst, N.S. of Kezia G. McDonald, beloved wife of John H. McDonald, Mt. Pleasant.  She was born at Shinimicas on Jan. 30th, 1893, the daughter of Lucinda Mattinson and the late Joseph E. Mattinson.  The late Mrs. McDonald was a member of the United Baptist Church, Oxford for the past twenty years.  She was held in high esteem by [a] wide circle of people, being a loving mother, good friend and a kind neighbour.  Mrs. McDonald leaves to mourn their losses a loving husband, two daughters, Eva, Mrs. John Wood, Oxford, Freda, Mrs. Robert Henderson, Woodstock, N.B., three sons, Jerry and Eugene of Oxford and Joseph of Mt. Pleasant, also her aged mother and several grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Mary Barbric, two brothers, Miner and Alex Mattinson of Mass.  The funeral service was held on Sunday, July 25, at 2 P.M. from her late home in South Oxford.  Rev. Mr. Estabrooks of the United Baptist Church conducted the service.  The scripture reading was taken from St. John's Gospel, 14th chapter.  Hymns sung were, "Does Jesus Care", Blest Be the Tie That Binds".  A duet was rendered by Mrs. Wylie Doncaster and Mr. Estabrooks, "Good Night and Good Morning".  The interment was made in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery.  The pallbearers were Frank McDonald, John Wood, Albert McDonald and Llewelyn McDonald.  The floral tributes were many and beautiful and as follows...

[posted to NSCumber mailing list by Gerry Mattinson on 18 Sep 2012]

Keziah married John Henry MacDonald 30 Mar 1910. John was born 14 Mar 1888, Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Jul 1974, Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• AltBirth: 1887, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Apr 1910, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; shoe cutter in shoe factory
• Census: 28 Apr 1910, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
• Occupation: Sep 1919, Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; lineman
• AltDeath: May 1927, Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

Census:
listed as lodger in home of Perley Barbrick

Guy married Brenda May MacDonald 15 Nov 1916, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Brenda was born 9 Jun 1893, , , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 26 Mar 1982, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; was buried 29 Mar 1982, Elmwood Cemetery, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• AltBirth: 18 Jul 1894
• Occupation: Apr 1910, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; packer in shoe factory
• Census: 28 Apr 1910, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 1 Jan 1920, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
• Census: 1 Apr 1930, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
• Occupation: Apr 1940, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; beautitian
• Census: 1 Apr 1940, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
• Residence: May 1956, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
• Residence: Feb 1982, Redford, Wayne, Michigan, United States

Notes:

Census:
listed as lodger in home of Perley Barbrick, 16 in 1910 census

Census:
26 in 1920 census

Census:
36 in 1930 census

Census:
33 in 1940 census

Sarah married Martin Leonard Godfrey CA 1912. Martin was born 4 Jun 1892, Epping, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States; died 13 Apr 1979, Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 29 Apr 1910, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Occupation: Apr 1930, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; Stenographer in insurance company
• Census: 1 Apr 1930, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 1 Apr 1940, West Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: Bef 1975, Western Springs, Cook, Illinois, United States
• Residence: Aft 1975, Alhambra, Los Angeles, California, United States
• Residence: Jul 1987, Alhambra, Los Angeles, California, United States

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• Census: 29 Apr 1910, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 1 Apr 1930, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 1 Apr 1940, Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
• Misc: Aug 1987; 10 grandchildren
• Obituary: 29 Aug 1987, Trenton, , New Jersey, United States; Trenton Evening News

Notes:

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Obituary

ALHAMBRA, Calif. - Marion Mattinson Morong died Sunday in Alhambra.  Born in Nova Scotia, Mrs. Morong was the wife of the late Dr. Carrol O. Morong.  An American Baptist minister and former headmaster of the Peddie School, Hightstown, N.J.  Mrs. Morong played a leadership role in a number of American Baptist Women's Societies and served as president of the New Jersey Baptist Women's Association.  She was also a founder of the Peddie Mother's Association.  She is survived by three daughters, Joyce Morong Turner of San Diego, Calif., Barbara Morong Hawkins or Normal, Ill., and Judith Morong Drayer of Lexington, Va.; a son, C. Oscar Morong of Mountainside, N.J.; a sister, Lucinda Mattinson of Alhambra; and 10 grandchildren.  Services were scheduled to be held in Rowley, Mass.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Peddie School Hightstown, N.J. 08520

[posted to NSCumber Mailing List 19 Sep 2012 by Gerry Mattinson]

Marion married Dr Carroll Oscar Morong CA 1928. Carroll was born 4 Jun 1907, Rowley, , Massachusetts, United States; died 26 Nov 1975, Oceanside, San Diego, California, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Jan 1960, Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Other Events:

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

Notes:

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Obituary

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]

Ava married William Francis Mattinson 28 Sep 1921, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. William was born 8 Oct 1892, Alabaster, Iosco, Michigan, United States; died 10 Aug 1965, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1 Jan 1920, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Other Events:

• Misc: five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren
• Occupation: lumberman
• Residence: Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Apr 1960, River Philip, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Dec 1981, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 1 Nov 2002, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Halifax Herald

Notes:

Obituary:

Obituary

11-2- 2 MATTINSON, Norman Ray

MATTINSON, Norman Ray - 91, High-Crest Nursing Home, Springhill, formerly of Oxford, Cumberland Co., passed away peacefully Thursday, October 31, 2002, in the nursing home. Born in Mount Pleasant, Cumberland Co., he was a son of the late Angus and Hilda Jane (McDonald) Mattinson. Prior to his retirement he spent his lifetime in the lumbering industry. Surviving are daughter, Norma J. Hunter (Gary), Leamington, Cumberland Co., son, Angus C. Mattinson, Oxford; sister, Mildred Priest (Lorne), Mount Pleasant; brother, Miner Mattinson, Oxford; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by daughter, Hilda R. Murray; grandson, Andrew Murray; brother, Lawrence R. Mattinson. Visitation will be this evening with a funeral service at 2 p.m. Saturday, both in Allen's Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford, Rev. Edgar Patriquin officiating. Interment will take place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations may be made to Mount Pleasant Cemetery Memorial Fund or a charity of your choice.

Norman — Georgie Doreen Mayne. Georgie was born 31 May 1910; died 18 Apr 2007, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: employed in the lumbering industry
• AltBirth: 6 Apr 1919
• Residence: Apr 1960, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Oct 2002, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 15 Apr 2006, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Chronicle Herald

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Obituary

MATTINSON, Miner Angus - 92, Oxford, Cumberland Co., passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2006, in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst. Born in Mount Pleasant, Cumberland Co., he was a son of the late Angus L. and Hilda J. (McDonald) Mattinson. As a young man, he was employed in the farming and lumbering industries. He joined the Canadian Army in 1942 and served overseas with the Artillery Corps and later transferred to the Service Corps, serving as a gunner. He returned to Canada in February 1946 and was employed for a number of years in the lumbering industry. Following this, he was employed for a number of years with the Cobequid Lumber Company Ltd. in Oxford Junction, then was employed with Gordon's Greenhouses Ltd. in Oxford until the time of his retirement. He served on the board of directors of the Mount Pleasant Cemetery for many years and was a faithful worker at the cemetery. He was a past president and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 36, Oxford, and was a member of the former Oxford Curling Club. Surviving are sister, Mildred E. Priest (Lorne), Mount Pleasant; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins; his extended family, Carman Mattinson (Elle), Oxford; Margaret Doncaster (Eric), Clairmont, Alta.; Brenda Matthews (George), Springhill; Inez Boss (Allan), Springhill; Douglas Mattinson, Amherst, and Audrey Beaumont (Micah), Bridgewater. He was predeceased by his companion, Devona M. "Bonnie" Mattinson; brothers, Norman R. Mattinson and Lawrence R. Mattinson. Visitation will be this afternoon and this evening, with funeral service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, both in Allen's Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford, Rev. Edgar Patriquin officiating. Interment will take place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to Mount Pleasant Cemetery Memorial Fund or to a charity of your choice. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch

Miner — Devona Marguerite Ryan. Devona was born CA 1926, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Sep 2000, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Miner — Juanita Blair. Juanita was born 26 Apr 1930, Mt Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1 Aug 2015, Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• AltBirth: CA 1907, Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 5 Apr 1911, Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• AltBirth: Abt 1914
• Residence: Jan 1995, Cobourg, , Ontario, Canada
• Misc: May 2005; 16 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren
• Obituary: 8 Jun 2005, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Oxford Journal

Notes:

Census:
listed as 2 months old

Obituary:
Obituary

Eva Jane Wood, formerly of Oxford, died peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, ON, on Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in her 95th year.  She was the beloved wife of John Wood; loving mother of Evelyn Simpson, Oxford, NS; Hilbert Wood (June), Oxford; Joyce Sherwood, Cobourg; Etta Mae Leguard (Bernard), Cobourg and the late Verna Hicks and Eric Wood.  Dear grandmother of 16 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.  Sister of the late Eugene, Jeremiah and Joseph McDonald and Freda Coles. Visitation was at the MacCobrey Funeral Home, Wednesday, June 1 and Thursday, June 2, with funeral service on Thursday at 2 p.m. Visitation was also held at Allen's Funeral Home, Oxford, on Sunday, June 5.  A graveside service was held on Monday, June 6, in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Oxford.

Eva married John Aubrey Wood 12 Jan 1928, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. John was born 28 Aug 1908, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Dec 1970, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 27 Nov 1992, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald

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Obituary

McDONALD, Jeremiah E. - 80, Springhill, formerly of Oxford, Cumberland County, died November 26, 1992, in Highcrest Nursing Home, Springhill.  Born in Mount Pleasant, he was a son of the late John Henry and Keziah (Mattinson) McDonald.  He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Eva Wood, Cobourg, Ont.; two brothers, Eugene, Oxford; Joseph, British Columbia.  He was predeceased by two sisters, Freda, Shirley.  The body is in MacDiarmid's Funeral Home, Oxford, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Blair Holden officiating.  Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

[posted to NSCumber mailing list by Gerry Matttinson on 18 Sep 2012]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; employee of Oxford Cemetery and Brookfield Foods
• Residence: 1992, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Jan 1995, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 24 Sep 1999, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald

Notes:

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Obituary

MACDONALD, Eugene P.A. "Gene" - 84, Amherst, formerly of Oxford, Cumberland Co., died September 22, 1999, in Gables Lodge, Amherst.  Born in Mount Pleasant, Cumberland Co., he was a son of the late John and Kezia (Mattinson) MacDonald.  He was an adherent of the United Baptist Church, Oxford, and a former member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge 26, Oxford, with Grand Lodge Honors.  He worked for the Oxford Creamery and Brookfield Foods for over 40 years.  Surviving are wife, Jennie Crossman (Chesnutt); stepsons; Charles Chesnutt, Brunswick, Maine; Curtis Chesnutt, Truro; sister, Eva Wood, Colburg, Ont.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by sisters, Freda, Shirley; brothers, Jeremiah, Joseph.  There will be no visitation.  Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Rev. Edgar Patriquin officiating.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to MacDiarmid's Funeral Home, 5075 Main Street, Oxford.  Donations to Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Oxford United Baptist Church or any charity.

[posted to NSCumber mailing list by Gerry Mattinson on 18 Sep 2012]

Eugene — Jennie Crossman. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Bef 1953; lumbering and farming
• Occupation: Aft 1953, , , Yukon, Canada; employee of Cassiar Asbestos Company
• Residence: Jul 1974, Whitehorse, , Yukon, Canada
• Residence: 1992, , , British Columbia, Canada
• Military: Jan 1995; 13 great-grandchildren, NaTasha, TaNeil, Nicole, Tanya, Derrek, Benjamin, Kealey, Aaron, Dakota, Tori, Lucas, Desmond and Veronica
• Obituary: 1 Feb 1995, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Oxford Journal

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Obituary

Joseph Henry McDonald passed away at the Kelowna General Hospital on January 20, 1995 after a valiant battle with cancer.  He was born in Oxford, N.S., on January 4, 1921.   He was engaged in lumbering and farming for several years.  In 1953 he moved his family to the Yukon and was employed with Cassiar Asbestos Company for 20 years.  In 1974 he retired and moved to the Okanagan where he enjoyed gardening and his many woodworking projects.   He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Ethel (Embree); two daughters, Shirley (Chris) Turton of Kelowna and Joy Lynn Longman of Vancouver; two sons, Darrell (Marilyn) McDonald of Greenwood and Timothy (Alma) McDonald of Fort Smith. N.W.T.; 13 grandchildren, Troy (Laurie) Turton, Mark (Mary Jane) Turton, Cindy (Clem) Therrien, Jennifer Turton, all of Kelowna; Ian (Lavine) McDonald, Joseph (Janet) McDonald, Corrinna McDonald, all of Vancouver; Paula Holm, Coralee Wray, Fort St. John; Meika (Shawn) Flett, Erica McDonald, Jonathan McDonald, Charlotte McDonald, Chantelle McDonald, all of Fort Smith; 13 great-grandchildren, NaTasha, TaNeil, Nicole, Tanya, Derrek, Benjamin, Kealey, Aaron, Dakota, Tori, Lucas, Desmond and Veronica; also survived by one sister, Eva Wood, Cobourg, Ont.; one brother, Eugene (Jenny) McDonald, Oxford.  He was predeceased by his father, John H. McDonald and mother, Kezia (Mattinson) McDonald, Oxford; sisters, Freda Coles, Fredericton; Shirley McDonald, Oxford; brother, Jeremiah McDonald, Oxford.   Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Westbank United Church, Rev. Bill Laurie officiating.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society c/o Kelowna General Hospital.

[posted to NSCumber by Gerry Mattinson on 18 Sep 2012]

Joseph married Ethel Embree [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Jul 1943, Woodstock, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: Jan 1947, Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada; clerk
• Obituary: 10 Oct 1984, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Oxford Journal

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Obituary
Freda Beryl Coles, 65, 126 Clairmont Dr., Fredericton, died suddenly September 26 in Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton.  Born in Oxford, she was a daughter of the late John and Kezica (Mattinson) MacDonald.  Prior to her death, she worked as a saleslady, and as a cook at York Manor, Fredericton.  She is survived by her husband Sidney, Fredericton; a sister, Mrs. Eva Wood, Ont.; three brothers, Joseph, B.C.; Jeremiah and Eugene, both of Oxford; a daughter, Mrs. Connie Tate, Fredericton; two sons, Robert Henderson and Donald Coles, both of Fredericton and two grandchildren, Lori and Michael.  She was predeceased by her parents and one sister, Shirley. Funeral services were held Sept. 29, 2 p.m. at York Funeral Home, Fredericton, with Rev. David Leroy officiating.  Burial was in Dayton Cemetery, Fredericton.

Alfreida married Robert Allison Henderson [Group Sheet]

Alfreida married Sydney Arthur Coles 7 Jan 1947, Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada. Sydney was born 9 Aug 1917, Rugby, , Warwickshire, United Kingdom; died 17 Oct 2014, Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]