Other Events:

• Occupation: In his later years, Moncton; a coal merchant
• Occupation: Dec 1869, Minudie; a farmer
• Occupation: Mar 1870; a yeoman
• Census: 1871, Polling District 5, Sub District of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Polling District 5, Sub District of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a labourer listed on the census taken
• Occupation: Jul 1874, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a stonecutter
• Census: 1881, Minudie-River Hebert sub-district, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Minudie-River Hebert sub-district, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
• Census: 1901, the Polling District of Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Sep 1902; common labourer
• Residence: From 1906 to 1928, 87 Union Street, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1911, City of Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Union Street, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: Apr 1928, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; a retired coal merchant

Notes:

Occupation:
He was listed as a coal dealer on the 1911 census for City of Moncton, NB.

Census:
On page 37, in family #165, he appears with his wife and five of their children.

Occupation:
His daughter, Ida's death announcement, describes her father as an operator of a wholesale and retail coal business in Moncton for many years.

Died:
His death was reported by his son, Charles LeBlanc.

John married Louisa\Luise Heitzler 28 Dec 1869, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Louisa\Luise (daughter of Ignaz\Angus Heitzler and Elizabeth Oliva\Oliver) was born 24 Sep 1846, Ottersweier, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 25 Jan 1928, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 27 Jan 1928, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 1 Apr 1870, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1881, Minudie-River Hebert sub-district, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Jul 1891, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Jerome Leblanc and Maria Leblanc. The baptism entry was written in Latin.

Census:
On page 37, in family #165, she is found with her parents and four of her siblings. She has the name 'Lizzy'.

Elizabeth married Edmund D Gould 21 Jul 1891, Memramcook, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Edmund (son of Dominique Doiron and Marie Blanche Mills) was born 11 Aug 1869, Memramcook, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 16 Jun 1954, Parkton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried Jun 1954, Shediac Road RC Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: a merchant for the mining company and had retired in August 1947 after working for 55 years
• Baptised: 28 Apr 1872, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1881, Minudie-River Hebert sub-district, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the Polling District of Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a stone cutter
• Occupation: Sep 1902, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; fireman working on the steam train
• Residence: Sep 1902, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: May 1906, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: May 1938, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
His marriage certificate gives his birth location as Lower Cove, NS.

Baptised:
His godparents were Juliano Cormier & Maria Bourque. The baptism entry was written in Latin.

Census:
On page 37, in family #165, he is found with his parents and four of his siblings.

Rufus married Mary Alice (Alice) Terrio 24 Sep 1902, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jude Theriault and Elizabeth Arsenault) was born 13 Mar 1880, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 May 1954, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 8 May 1954, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a housewife
• Residence: Aug 1874, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Baptised: 30 Aug 1874
• Census: 1881, Minudie-River Hebert sub-district, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the Polling District of Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Feb 1901, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Oct 1936, Lower Cove, NS
• Obituary: May 1938; an unknown newspaper

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents are John Comeau and Sara Bourque.

Census:
On page 37, in family #165, she is found with her parents and four of her siblings.

Census:
She and her husband were living with her parents and siblings.

Died:
She died at home in Lower Cove, Nova Scotia.

Ida married Damien M. White 18 Feb 1901, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Damien (son of Mathurin LeBlanc\White and Matilda Cormier) was born 3 Sep 1876, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 11 Jan 1940, Highland View Hospital, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 18 Jan 1940, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 21 Jan 1877, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1881, Minudie-River Hebert sub-district, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the Polling District of Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a stone cutter
• Residence: Oct 1921, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1936, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a locomotive engineeer on the trains for the Maritime Coal and Railway Company
• Residence: May 1938, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Frederic DesBarres and Mary Leblanc.

Census:
On page 37, in family #165, he appears with his parents and four of his siblings.

James — Ada Blanche Terrio. Ada (daughter of Jude Theriault and Elizabeth Arsenault) was born 17 Mar 1883; died 7 Jul 1972. [Group Sheet]

James married Mary Melissa (Missy) Comeau 27 Oct 1921, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of Lorong (Laurent) F Comeau and Sylvia Brine) was born 5 Apr 1897, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Apr 2002, East Cumberland Lodge, Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2002, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 24 Aug 1879
• Census: 1881, Minudie-River Hebert sub-district, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the Polling District of Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the Polling District of Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a stone cutter

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Charles Burke and Augusta LeBlanc.

Census:
On page 37, in family #165, he appears with his parents and four of his siblings.

Clarence married Annie Cora Burke 24 Sep 1907, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Annie (daughter of Anthony P Burke and Mary Jane Melanson) was born 14 Jul 1880, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 17 Apr 1974; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: In earlier years, Moncton; an operator of streetcars for the Moncton Tranways, Electricity and Gas Company
• Occupation: During later years, Joggins Mines; engaged in businesses
• Baptised: 4 Feb 1882
• Census: 1901, the Polling District of Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a labourer
• Obituary: 14 Oct 1936, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godmother was Lavinia Cormier.

Other Events:

• Residence: Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Baptised: 12 Jul 1885, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the Polling District of Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, City of Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; working as a house keeper earning $150 a year

Notes:

Birth:
She was six months old when baptized on July 12, 1885.

Baptised:
She was six months old on the day of her Baptism. Her godparents were Anthony P Burke and Elizabeth LeBlanc.

Census:
Called 'Freda' on the 1911 census, she is found living with her parents and two younger siblings. Her place of birth is erroneously given as Moncton.

Buried:
She was buried in the family plot in Minudie, Nova Scotia.

Ellen — Richard Quinn. Richard died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 25 Feb 1888, Minudie
• Census: 1901, the Polling District of Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, City of Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Bef 18 Mar 1930, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; 296 Robinson Street
• Obituary: 19 Mar 1930, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; the Moncton Transcript

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were John Melancon and Alice LeBlanc.

Census:
She is found living with her parents and two siblings. Her place of birth is erroneously given as Moncton.

Died:
She was deceased by the date of Aug 1930 when her sister Freda died.

Mary married Weldon Murray Keiver 15 May 1922, St Bernard's RC Church, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Weldon (son of Wilder B Keiver and Annie Mary Peck) was born 18 Mar 1900, Riverside, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: and was a qualified music teacher
• Occupation: Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; did some office work for his father who was a coal dealer
• Occupation: picking waste coal for a living in his later years
• Residence: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; for several years with his brother Jim and his wife Missy
• Residence: later, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; with his sister Ida
• Baptised: 9 Aug 1891, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the Polling District of Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, City of Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Oct 1936, Lower Cove, NS
• Residence: May 1938, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Census:
He appears with his parents and two older sisters and is called 'Leo' on the census. His place of birth is erroneously given as Moncton.

Buried:
He is buried in the same plot as his brother Jim and his wife Melissa. See the back of Jim and Melissa's headstone for an inscription for Leo.

Died:
His death was reported by his nephew, Darrell LeBlanc, of Joggins, Nova Scotia.

Other Events:

• Residence: Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Jun 1954, Boston, , Massachusetts, USA

Leo married Irma Bastarache [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 17 Feb 1895, the parish of Memramcook, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: 1929, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; Stenographer

Notes:

Baptised:
Godparents are Phileas C Gaudet and Olive Nilles, who did not sign their names.
She was baptized as Marie Edna Louisia Doiron, and was probably named after her maternal grandmother, Louisa (nee Oliva\Oliver) Heitzler.-note by A.Owen, Apr.2023.

Died:
Her death certificate gives her birth year as 1893 (sic) and age as 36 years (sic). She was born in 1895 and was 34 years old when she died in 1929. The Doiron book also gives her death year as 1919 (sic).- note by A.Owen, Apr2023.

Other Events:

• Misc: Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; one of the organizers of the Workmen Federation in New Brunswick and was their first president
• Obituary: an unknown newspaper
• Occupation: Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; employed in the workshop of the Canadian National Railway
• Residence: Aug 1918, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: Jun 1945, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; CNR Investigator
• Residence: Jun 1945, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Bef Jan 1969, 803 Mountain Road, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

Roy married Fonda Rae MacStay 18 Aug 1918, St Bernard RC Church, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Fonda (daughter of William MacStay and Lillian Trites) was born 1896; died 4 Oct 1942, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , the cemetery on Shediac Road, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Roy married Greta Evelyn Sullivan 24 Jun 1945, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Greta (daughter of John Sullivan and Jane Carter) was born 1917, Kouchibouguac, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1995. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
He is not listed as a surviving son in his father's death notice and it is believed that he died prior to Jun 1954.

Other Events:

• Residence: Jun 1954, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada
• Residence: Jan 1969, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada

Freda — Scott McTavish. [Group Sheet]

Freda — Anthony McTomnay. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
He is not listed as a surviving son in his father's death notice and it is believed that he died prior to Jun 1954.

Other Events:

• Residence: Jun 1954, Islington, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Jan 1969, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada

Eva married Edward Malone (son of Edward Malone and Catherine McCuskie) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Jun 1954, St John's, , Newfoundland, Canada
• Residence: Jan 1969, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

Hazel married Charles N Forbes (son of Albert Forbes and Theresa Gould) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Jan 1969, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

William married Edith Niles (daughter of Simon Niles and ... ...) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Dalhousie, Restigouche County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Jun 1954, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Jan 1969, Dalhousie, Restigouche County, New Brunswick, Canada

Vincent — Margaret Ross. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: an unknown newspaper
• Military: From 1940 to 1945; as chief engineer in the Royal Canadian Navy
• Residence: Between 1946 and 1966, Chatham, , Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Buried:
He is buried in the section of the cemetery referred to as the Canadian Legion Memorial Field.

Reginald married Noma Dorothy Como 18 Sep 1928. Noma (daughter of Leo Adelbert Como and Phoebe Agnes Babineau) was born 30 Oct 1909; died 13 Sep 2001, Chatham, , Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Sep 2001, St Anthony's Cemetery, Chatham, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: an unknown newspaper
• Occupation: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a steam train engineer with Cumberland Coal and Power Company
• Residence: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; most of his life

Hance married Louise Irene Bourgeois 11 Sep 1934, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Louise (daughter of Simon Bourgeois and Cecilia\Celia (Celie) Burke) was born 8 Jun 1910; died 29 Jun 1968, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: May 1906, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Baptised: 10 May 1906
• Residence: Bef 24 Feb 1921, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
Discrepency: His death certificate gives his birth date as April 15, 1905 (sic, his brother Hance was born in Nov 1904, therefore Lester would not have been born 5 months later in 1905) . The parish register gives his birth date as April 27, 1906. - note by A.Owen

Baptised:
His godparents were John Dujay and Mary LeBlanc.

Died:
His death certificate gives his age as 14 years, 10 months and 9 days and gives a birth date of 15 Apr 1905 (sic 1906). His baptism entry of 10 May 1906 in the Joggins and Missions parish register, gives his birth date as 27 Apr 1906.

Other Events:

• Residence: Dec 1966, Chatham, , Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Buried:
Annette Owen attended Marjorie's funeral along with her father, Sherman, who is her brother.

Marjorie married Hector Leander Wagner 2 Jan 1929, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Hector was born 29 Jul 1904, Ludenburg, N.S.; died 19 Oct 1962, Chatham, , Ontario, Canada; was buried Oct 1962, St Anthony's Cemetery, Chatham, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: an unknown newspaper
• Baptised: Apr 1910, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
No godparents were listed in the baptism entry.

Kathryn married Arthur Reginald Melanson 30 Oct 1939, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Arthur (son of Iseral Melanson and Alice LeBlanc) was born 17 Oct 1910; died 7 Sep 2008, Victoria Manor, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 6 Apr 1911, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Jun 1938, Joggins, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Locomotive Fireman
• Occupation: Bef 1948; a saleman and later a part-time salesman for Singer selling sewing machines and notions
• Occupation: Bef 1948, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a steam locomotive fireman with Maritime Coal, Railway & Power Co. Ltd.
• Occupation: From 1948 to 1958, Bourlamaque, Abitibi County, Quebec, Canada; a master mechanic at Lamaque Gold Mines Ltd
• Residence: From 1948 to 1958, Bourlamaque, Abitibi County, Quebec, Canada
• Residence: UNTIL 1948, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; , after moving from Little River where he was born,
• Occupation: From 1958 to 1976, Senneterre and Lac St Denis, Quebec; Chief Stationary Engineer at the RCAF Station
• Residence: From 1958 to 1963, Senneterre, Abitibi County, Quebec, Canada
• Residence: From 1963 to 1968, Morin Heights, , Quebec, Canada
• Residence: From 1968 to 1988, St Jerome, , Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Occupation:
As a locomotive fireman, Sherman used to fire for Hance, his brother who was a locomotive engineer. Hance's son, Wayne, said that Sherman and Hance used to switch roles sometimes as did other locomotive engineers and firemen working on the Joggins trains. Later Sherman fired for Johnny Dugay, another locomotive engineer.

Residence:
He also lived in Halifax/Dartmouth for a couple of years during the depression. He stayed with his sister, Marjorie, while working in Halifax/Dartmouth area.

Sherman married Eva Laura Vienneau 20 Jun 1938, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Eva (daughter of Joseph Thaddee (Thaddy) Vienneau and Marie Melanie (Melinda) LeBlanc) was born 9 May 1917, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 13 Dec 2002, St Jerome, , QC; was buried 21 Dec 2002, St Jerome Cemetery, St Jerome,,QC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: a registered nurse
• Residence: May 1954, Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Other Events:

• Occupation: Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; employee of Sears working in the catalogue order office
• Residence: May 1954, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: Sep 2014, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Atlantic Funeral Homes

Notes:

Birth:
Midwife-Mrs.Jack Arseneau brought Rachel into the world.

Obituary:


Obituary

Pelham, Rachel Theresa (LeBlanc) - 89 of Halifax passed away September 26, 2014 at St. Vincent’s Nursing Home Halifax. Born in Joggins in 1925. She was a daughter of the late Rufus and Mary Alice (Terrio) LeBlanc. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband of 53 years Howard Sinclair Pelham of Halifax. Brothers; Reginald, Hance, Sherman and Lester. Sisters; Marjorie, Winnifred and Kathryn and many nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her brother-in-law Arthur (Janice) of Truro and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be at St.Vincent’s Nursing Home Chapel 2080 Windsor St. Halifax on October 6th, 2014 at 2pm with burial at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Herring Cove.
Donations in Rachel’s honour can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Vincent’s Nursing Home or to the Charity of choice.
For online condolences please visit:www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Halifax)

Rachel married Howard Sinclair John Pelham 17 Sep 1955, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Howard (son of Edwin Joseph Pelham and Elizabeth Coleman) was born 1 Apr 1928, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 11 Dec 2008, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St Paul's RC Cemetery, Herring Cove, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: a retired catalogue department employee of T Eaton Co.; Address:
  Moncton, New Brunswick
• Occupation: later years, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; working for 10 years at St Bernard's Rectory
• Baptised: 27 Aug 1901, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: May 1938, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; employee of T Eaton Co where she was one of the general office staff
• Residence: Jan 1940, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Aug 1969, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Philip Arseneau and Annie Burke.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 27 Apr 1903, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Jan 1926; a domestic
• Residence: Jan 1926, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: May 1938, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Jan 1940, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Aug 1969, Scarborough, , Ontario, Canada
• Obituary: Dec 1989; an unknown newspaper

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Charles Comeau and Freda LeBlanc.

Grace married John Walter Carmichael 4 Jan 1926, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. John (son of Fred H Carmichael and Evelyn Wolfe) was born Abt 1904, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 25 Feb 1906, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were John Dujay and Mary LeBlanc.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 5 Apr 1910, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Education: Aug 1928; and could read and write when she married
• Occupation: Aug 1928; doing housework as an occupation
• Residence: Aug 1928, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: May 1938, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Jan 1940, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: Aug 1969; an unknown newspaper

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Edmund LeBlanc and Beatrice White.

Romona married Stephen Lawrence (Steve) LeBlanc 23 Aug 1928, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Stephen (son of Charles Stephen LeBlanc and Ada Comeau) was born 17 Sep 1903, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 25 Dec 1985, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 18 Aug 1920, Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

James — Gloria Holmes. Gloria was born 1929; died 1989. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: foreman with Thompson Bros. for 28 years
• Occupation: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; hoistman for Hillcreat Mines
• Occupation: welder with the Department of Highways
• Residence: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; in his later years
• Residence: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; most of his life
• Obituary: 12 Apr 2011, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; The Amherst Daily News

Notes:

Obituary:


Obituary - The Amherst Daily News online, 12 April 2011

J Darrell LeBlanc
We regret to announce the passing of J. Darrell LeBlanc, 87, Pugwash, NS, formerly of Amherst and Joggins, NS, on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Upper Nappan. Born in Joggins, NS, on November 1, 1923, he was a son of the late James and Mellisa (Comeau) LeBlanc. Darrell worked as a hoist man for Hillcrest Mine in Joggins and later joined the Department of Highways as a welder and also was a foreman with Thompson Bros. for 28 years. He took great interest in his community and was a proud supporter of the Joggins Fossil Centre, providing historical information, earning him a lifetime admission pass. He will be lovingly remembered by his son, James (Lynda) Leblanc, Hamilton, ON; sister, Mary Louise (Edward) Middlemiss, Ottawa, ON; daughter in law, Irene LeBlanc, Ottawa, ON; as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family and his special friend and neighbour, Pauline (Harold) Pettigrew, Amherst. Besides his parents, Darrell was predeceased by his wife the former, Alice Terrio; son, Gerard in 2009 and two sons in infancy.Cremation has take place under the care and direction of Campbell`s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906). Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Darrell’s memory may be made to the Cumberland VON or charity of your choice.

J married Alice Veronica Terrio 1 Jun 1942, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alice (daughter of Patrick Joseph Terrio and Daisy Maude Belliveau) was born 20 Jan 1918, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Nov 2007, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; was buried 20 Nov 2007, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; in the mid-1940's at Saint Charles Business College
• Occupation: Ottawa, , Ontario, Canada; an employee of Eaton's at the Bayshore Mall for 17 years
• Residence: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Whitehorse, , Yukon, Canada
• Residence: St Bruno de Montarville, ,Quebec, Canada
• Residence: Ramstein, , Germany
• Residence: Shilo, , Manitoba, Canada
• Residence: Ottawa, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: From 1947 to 1951, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; an employee of Eaton's
• Military: 1951, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; joining the Airforce
• Obituary: 28 Aug 2017, Ottawa, , Ontario, Canada; The Ottawa Citizen

Notes:

Obituary:


Obituary

MIDDLEMISS, Mary Louise (nee Leblanc)
Native of Joggins, NS
Peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2017 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Edwin "Ed" Middlemiss. Loving mother of Denise (Rod Ogden), John (Judy), David (Kelly) and James (Christa). Cherished grandmother of Sean (Jessie) Ogden, Bradley, Andrew and Kaitlyn Middlemiss, Connor, Jillian and Lauren Middlemiss and great-grandmother of Lily. Dear aunt of James Leblanc. Friends may attend a memorial service at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd. Nepean, (between Bayshore and Baseline Rd.) on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations to COPD Rehab Ottawa or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences, memories or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

Mary married Edwin Middlemiss (son of John Middlemiss and Lillian Work) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: and could read and write when he married
• Occupation: Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a fisherman
• Baptised: 13 Feb 1908, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Oct 1931, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 6 Mar 1971, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; The News and Sentinel

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Baptised:
His godparents were Charles LeBlanc & Mrs Simon Bourgeois.

Murray married Grace Burke 5 Oct 1931, St Denis RC Church, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Grace (daughter of Alphie Burke and M Ella Burke) was born 1914, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 3 Feb 1985, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 8 May 1910, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Oct 1928, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Bef 1946, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: BY 1946, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Baptised:
Sponsors at her baptism were Damien White and Mrs Anthony Burke.

Lillian married James Cornelius (Nealy) DesBarres 17 Oct 1928, St Denis RC Church, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia, Canada. James (son of Jude DesBarres and Augusta Brine) was born 27 May 1902, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Apr 1974; was buried 1974, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Stoney Creek, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: Between 1942 and 1945; a pilot in the RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) and volunteered with the RAF
• Occupation: Aft 1945, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; involved in a lifelong career in advertising
• Obituary: 11 Sep 2007, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; The Moncton Times & Transcript

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Obituary

Francis Murray Keiver 1924-2007 Francis (Frank) Murray Keiver formerly of Stoney Creek, recently of Lakeview Manor, passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on September 9, 2007. Born in Moncton, he was the only son of Weldon Murray Keiver and Mary Louise (Leblanc) Keiver. Frank was predeceased by his beloved wife of 53 years, Marie Elizabeth (Murphy) Keiver in 2003; and a son, Donald in 1954. He was the loving father of Anne Marie Keiver and Michael Frederick Keiver. Frank is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was educated at St. Bernard's School where he met his future wife in grade one. Following graduation from Moncton High School, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in 1942. He underwent his RCAF training at Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick. Subsequently, he volunteered for overseas duties with the Royal Air Force (RAF). He was assigned to Coastal Command and served with RAF Squadron 209 in Egypt, East and South Africa. He flew missions over the Indian Ocean in Catalina and Sunderland seaplanes. He was awarded the Burma and Africa Stars for his military service. Following his war service, he returned to Moncton where he began a lifelong career in advertising commencing with the Moncton Times and Transcript. Subsequently, he worked for B.E. Smith Furniture Company, J.D. Creaghan Co., and Co-op Atlantic. He culminated his career as an advertising manager with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation where he was involved in print, radio and television advertising production. Frank was a charter member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. He was also past president of the Maritime Provinces Jaycees. He was a member of veterans' organizations including the Moncton Chapter of the United Military Services Institute, Riverview Veterans' Association, and the Canadian Legion. He was also a keen student of history and was a member of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society, as well as the past president of the Albert County Historical Society. Visiting hours will be held at Cadman Bowness Funeral Home (857-1110), 114 Alma Street, Moncton on Wednesday, September 12th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. With Parish Prayers at 8:30 pm in the funeral home. The Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Botsford Street at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2007. Following the service a reception will be held in the parish hall. The interment will take place at the Old Shediac Road Cemetery. No flowers by request of the family. If desired, expressions of sympathy in Frank's memory may be made to The Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation or the memorial of the donor's choice.

Francis married Marie Elizabeth Murphy 1950. Marie died 2003. [Group Sheet]