Our Maritime Ties
John William Gorveatt
1886 - 1963 (76 years)1. John William Gorveatt was born 24 Aug 1886, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1963, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Lorneville Cemetery, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. John married Della Minnie Allen 24 Aug 1909, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Della was born 31 Aug 1886, Cape Spear, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1971, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Lorneville Cemetery, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Margaret Gorveatt was born 13 Apr 1910, Tidnish, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Jan 2004.
- 3. Floyd Colin Gorveatt was born 17 May 1911, Tidnish, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Apr 1996 OR May 1996, , , Massachusetts, United States.
- 4. Ralph J W Gorveatt was born 29 Jun 1912, Tidnish, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 Feb 1999, Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 5. Beulah Pearl Gorveatt was born 10 May 1917, Tidnish, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Jan 2004, Fergus, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Whitby, Durham, Ontario, Canada.
- 6. Arnold Richard Gorveatt was born 11 Mar 1921, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Oct 2009, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 2
2. Margaret Gorveatt (1.John1) was born 13 Apr 1910, Tidnish, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Jan 2004. Other Events:
- Residence: Feb 1999, New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
Margaret — Robert Bowser. [Group Sheet]
Children:
3. Floyd Colin Gorveatt (1.John1) was born 17 May 1911, Tidnish, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Apr 1996 OR May 1996, , , Massachusetts, United States. Floyd married Bridie Mildred White [Group Sheet]
Children:
4. Ralph J W Gorveatt (1.John1) was born 29 Jun 1912, Tidnish, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 Feb 1999, Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; an employee of Robb's Engineering
- Obituary: 10 Feb 1999, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Daily
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GORVEATT, Ralph J. W. - 86, East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash, formerly of Amherst, passed away February 8, 1999 in the lodge. Born in Tidnish, he was a son of the late John and Della (Trenholm) Gorveatt. He had worked at Robb's Engineering for over 25 years retiring with a perfect work record. He enjoyed old-time fiddle music. Surviving are his wife, the former Katherine H. Morrison, Port Williams; sons, Glane, Halifax; Dale, Port Williams; sisters, Margaret, New Glasgow; Beulah, Whitby, Ont.; brother, Arnold, Tidnish. He was predeceased by son, Glenn; brother, Floyd. No visitation by request. Cremation has taken place. Graveside service in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash, or Victoria Manor, Amherst. Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong's Funeral Home, Amherst.Ralph — Katherine Hannah Morrison. Katherine was born 20 Apr 1913, West Bay/Dundee, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef 23 Aug 2004, Wolfville, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Glen Gorveatt died Bef Feb 1999.
- 11. Glane Gorveatt
- 12. Dale Gorveatt
5. Beulah Pearl Gorveatt (1.John1) was born 10 May 1917, Tidnish, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Jan 2004, Fergus, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Whitby, Durham, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: Feb 1999, Whitby, , Ontario, Canada
- Obituary: Aft 10 Jan 2004
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ALLEN Beulah Pearl
(Member of Calvary Baptist Church for 53 years) Passed away peacefully on Saturday January 10, 2004 at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, Ontario, in her 87th year. Daughter of the late Della and John Gorveatt of Tidnish, Nova Scotia. Beloved wife of the late Oscar Allen. Loving mother of Dolores Byrne and her husband James of Arthur, Ontario and Maurice and his wife Moira Allen of Kentville, Nova Scotia. Dear grandmother of Rachel, Adam and Rosemary Byrne. Sister of Arnold and his wife Frances Gorveatt of Amherst, Nova Scotia. Predeceased by her sister, Margaret Bowser and her brothers Floyd and Ralph Gorveatt. Sister-in-law of Barbara Gorveatt of Newfoundland and Kay Gorveatt of Port Williams, Nova Scotia. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday January 13 from 7-9pm and on Thursday January 15, 2004 from 12 noon until time of service at 1pm. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby, Ontario. Memorial donations in memory of Beulah may be made to The Gideons International in Canada.
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(posted to NSCumber mailing list by Penny Lane March 6, 2015)Beulah married Oscar B Allen 8 Oct 1938, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Oscar was born 5 Jul 1910, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Jan 2004. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Maurice G Allen
- 14. Dolores Allen
6. Arnold Richard Gorveatt (1.John1) was born 11 Mar 1921, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Oct 2009, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a building contractor
- Residence: Feb 1999, Tidnish, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Misc: Oct 2009; four great grandchildren, Katie, Megan, Aiden and Ashton
- Obituary: 20 Oct 2009; NSCumber Mailing List
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Mr. Arnold Richard Gorveatt
March 11, 1921 - October 16, 2009
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Arnold Richard Gorveatt on Friday, October 16, 2009 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Upper Nappan. Born in Lorneville NS, he was a son of the late John and Della (Allen) Gorveatt. Arnold was a building contractor in Ontario and Amherst area. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Shirley (Bob) Burgess of Cobourg, ON; son, Rodney (Barbara) of Amherst; granddaughter Terry Legere and grandson Michael Gorveatt; four great grandchildren, Katie, Megan, Aiden and Ashton; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife the former Frances Briggs; grandson Rodney Jr., granddaughter Kim Gilmour, and his brothers Floyd and Ralph and sisters Beulah and Margaret. A private visitation and funeral service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Campbell's Funeral Home, Amherst (667-9906) In lieu of flowers, donations in Arnold's memory may be made to the Cumberland Regional Health Care Foundation. On line condolences may be sent to: www.campbells-amherst.ca
Arnold married Sarah Frances Briggs 24 Feb 1937, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sarah was born 10 Apr 1920, Tidnish, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Apr 2006, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Generation: 3
7. Sharon Bowser (2.Margaret2, 1.John1) 8. Floyd William Gorveatt (3.Floyd2, 1.John1) Floyd married Patricia Louise Holbrook [Group Sheet]
Children:
Floyd married Antoinette Abbruzzese [Group Sheet]
Children:
9. Dianne Ruth Gorveatt (3.Floyd2, 1.John1) Dianne married Ray P Bourne [Group Sheet]
10. Glen Gorveatt (4.Ralph2, 1.John1) died Bef Feb 1999. 11. Glane Gorveatt (4.Ralph2, 1.John1) Glane married Kathy Oakley [Group Sheet]
12. Dale Gorveatt (4.Ralph2, 1.John1) Dale — Kay Bolivar. [Group Sheet]
13. Maurice G Allen (5.Beulah2, 1.John1) Maurice married Moria Aitken [Group Sheet]
14. Dolores Allen (5.Beulah2, 1.John1) Dolores married James F Byrne [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. Rachel Byrne
- 23. Adam Byrne
- 24. Rosemary Byrne
15. Rodney Ralph Gorveatt (6.Arnold2, 1.John1) Rodney married Lillian Grylls [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 25. Kim Marie Gorveatt was born 7 Nov 1959, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Oct 2009.
- 26. Rodney David Gorveatt was born 10 Jul 1961, Oshawa, Durham, Ontario, Canada; died Bef Apr 2006.
- 27. Michael Dean Gorveatt
Rodney married Barbara Sprague [Group Sheet]
16. Shirley Frances Gorveatt (6.Arnold2, 1.John1) Shirley married Paul Leger [Group Sheet]
Children:
Shirley — Bob Burgess. [Group Sheet]