Other Events:

• Obituary: an unknown newspaper
• Residence: Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; , prior to her marriage,
• Baptised: 15 Mar 1880
• Residence: May 1906, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Ferdinand Thibedeau and Harrietta Thariault.

Buried:
Her death was reported by her daughter, Kathryn Melanson.

Died:
She developed diabetes in her older years and had a leg amputated. She died from toxaemia from gangrene.

Mary married Rufus Henry LeBlanc 24 Sep 1902, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Rufus (son of John D. LeBlanc and Louisa\Luise Heitzler) was born 24 Apr 1872, Minudie, N.S.; died 14 Apr 1948, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [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:

• Misc: was an artist and a gardener
• Occupation: Chatham, , Ontario, Canada; a store manager of Reitman's
• Residence: Chatham, , Ontario, Canada
• Obituary: 22 Jul 2008, Chatham, , Ontario, Canada; The Chatham Daily News

Notes:

Obituary:

Obituary

Carmelita "Carm" Jacklin

JACKLIN, Carmelita “Carm“ - At her residence on Sunday, July 20, 2008, Carmelita “Carm“ Jacklin, age 78, of Chatham. Born in Joggins, Nova Scotia in 1929, daughter of the late Noma Dorothy Como and Reginald LeBlanc, she was the manager of Reitman's Ladies Store for 40 years and a member of St. Ursula's C.W.L. She will be sadly missed by: a sister Jacquelin Sevcik of Winnipeg, a brother Ronald LeBlanc and wife Beverly of Dresden, a sister-in-law Hilda LeBlanc of Wallaceburg, 2 granddaughters, Maureen Saunders and Tammy Jacklin-Hughes and 4 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by a son Robert (1999), 3 brothers, Robert, Fred and Douglas LeBlanc. Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Ursula's Church, C.W.L. prayers Tuesday at 7 p.m. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences welcomed at www.peseski.com THE HINNEGAN-PESESKI FUNERAL HOME 519-352-5120

Mary married Raymond Jacklin 17 Dec 1949, Chatham, , Ontario, Canada. Raymond (son of Helen ...) was born , Chatham, , Ontario, Canada; died Abt 1967. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada; former employee of Canada Post
• Occupation: Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada; former employee of The Winnipeg Tribune
• Residence: Dec 1966, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada
• Obituary: 15 Nov 2014, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada; The Winnipeg Free Press

Notes:

Obituary:


Obituary

JACQUELINE MARIE SEVCIK Peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 Jacqueline Marie Sevcik (nee Leblanc) passed away at Victoria General Hospital at the age of 84 years. Jacqueline will be sadly missed by her son John David Sevcik and wife Brenda; daughter Janis Sevcik and granddaughter Cheryl Lyn; daughter Joceline Krzyszczyk; husband Greg and grandchildren Chris and Danielle; and son James Sevcik. She was predeceased by her daughter Jo-Anna Marie Botcher and her husband John Sevcik. Born in Joggins, Nova Scotia Jacqueline grew up in Chatham, Ontario where she moved to Winnipeg and was married and raised her five children. She worked for the Winnipeg Tribune and when the Tribune closed down she worked for Canada Post. Jacqueline was a long standing parishioner of Christ the King Roman Catholic Church. She enjoyed working in her garden and watching and feeding the birds that visited her each day. Jacqueline has touched numerous people in her life with her ever joyous smile and sense of humour. She will be missed by all of her friends who have touched her life, for this we thank all of you. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, 847 St. Mary's Road. In Lieu of flowers we respectfully ask that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7 or the Heart and Stroke foundation, 200 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3A0K6. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204-897-4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com

Jacqueline married John Sevcik 14 Feb 1957. John was born 2 Sep 1923, Belgrade, Yugoslavia; died 12 Feb 2000, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misc: enjoyed golfing and building large ship models
• Occupation: electrician and a Service Manager
• Residence: Dec 1966, Wallaceburg, , Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Occupation:
Buddy was an electrician. Later he did auto electric at Wallace Electric in Chatham. He worked four years at Labombards Auto Electric. In 1965, he became Parts Manager in at Patterson Motors where later that year he switched to Service Manager. Buddy retired October 24, 1996.

Frederick married Hilda Regina Schmidt 4 Sep 1954, Pain Court, , Ontario, Canada. Hilda (daughter of John Schmidt and Susanna Schuster) was born 29 Feb 1936, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 2010; was buried , Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Ronald married Beverly Ann Engisch (daughter of Fred Engisch and Ida Pickup) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Chatham, , Ontario, Canada; an automobile mechanic who worked for West Town Ford, later Maple City Ford,
• Residence: Dec 1966, Chatham, , Ontario, Canada

Notes:

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

Joseph married Elaine Alice DeBaene (daughter of Earnest DeBaene and Alida Van Gheluwe) [Group Sheet]

Joseph — Rose O'Neil. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military: earlier years; as an Aviation Technician for over 28 years
• Occupation: later years; worked on a 2nd career for Canada Post for 20 years
• Residence: Jan 1992, Greenwood, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Dec 2021, Meadowvale, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 22 Dec 2021, Middleton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Middleton Funeral Home

Notes:

Obituary:


Obituary

Wayne Lawrence LeBlanc
July 24, 1935 – December 22, 2021

LeBlanc, Wayne Lawrence
 –It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Lawrence LeBlanc of Meadowvale, Annapolis County, 86 years, on December 22, 2021 at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Wayne was born in Joggins, Cumberland County, to the late Hans and Louise (Bourgeois) LeBlanc. Leaving to mourn: his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Jacqueline (Stuckeman); beloved grandsons, Donovan Andrew LeBlanc and Colby James LeBlanc; sisters Myrna (Girvan) White, Joggins, Lita (Richard) Fearon, Orangeville, Ontario; a large circle of nieces and nephews; special friends: Dr. Abdul and Jennifer Yafi & family, Bernice and Brian Jackson (Keighley, Nathan & Jordan), Andrew and Nancy Wilson. Wayne served as an Aviation Technician in the Canadian Armed Forces for over 28 years, during which time he traveled the world and found the love of his life in France. After retiring from the RCAF, Wayne could not sit home and began another career of 20 years with Canada Post. Wayne enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, golfing, and a strong cup of Tim Hortons coffee. Wayne was a true gentleman who will be fondly remembered for the twinkle in his eyes, his kind, caring nature, and his wonderful sense of humour.  A special thank you to the staff of Soldiers’Memorial Hospital, especially the Emergency Department and the Medical Floor. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home 398 Main St., Middleton, NS toll free 1-855-825-3448. Donations in Wayne’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or charity of choice. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

Wayne married Jacqueline Marie Francoise Stuckeman [Group Sheet]

Myrna married Girvan Joseph White (son of Henry Alfred White and Josephine Adele (Adele) LeBlanc) [Group Sheet]

Mary married Richard Albert Fearon (son of John Fearon and Marion Gallagher) [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Info. from her family and Aunt Noma. Died suddenly of a cerebral hemorage. Worked in a store;married in St. Paul's Catholic church, Dartmouth,N.S.

Jeannine married John(Jack) Harold Smith 29 Aug 1949, St Paul's RC Church, Dartmouth, , Nova Scotia, Canada. John(Jack) (son of Harold Joseph Smith and Edith E Wella) was born 11 Jan 1928, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 18 Aug 1996, Victoria Hospital, London, , Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Aug 1996, St Anthony's Cemetery, Chatham, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Chatham, , Ontario, Canada; retired owner of Moe's Meat Shop
• Obituary: Nov 2014, Chatham, , Ontario, Canada; the website for Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home

Notes:

Obituary:


Obituary

Moe Wagner
At the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Saturday November 8, 2014, Maurice“Moe” Wagner, age 76, of Chatham, beloved husband of Dolores “Dee” (Havens) Wagner. Born in Kingston Nova Scotia in 1938, son of the late Marjorie LeBlanc and Hector Wagner.
He was the owner of Moe’s Meat Shop, Moe was also an avid golfer, belonged to the Y.M.C.A., loved having coffee with his buddies and a long time member of St. Ursula’s Church.
  Loving father of Mark of Oakville.   Also sadly missed by a nephew David Smith (Antoinette-deceased) and family, his nieces Jennifer Bunning (Dennis) and family, Jeannine Gillett (Wayne) and family and by his sisters-in-law; Jeanie Havens (Lucien-deceased) and family, Jeannine Parsons (Bill-deceased) and family and Carol Boylan (Don) and family. Predeceased by his sister Jeannine Smith (1964) and brother-in-law Jack Smith.
Friends and relatives may visit at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham (519-352-5120) on Tuesday November 11, 2014 from 2 -5 pm only, where Vigil Prayers will be offered at 3 pm.   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday November 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM in St. Ursula’s Church.   Burial will be in St.Anthony’s Cemetery.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

Robert married Delores (Dee) Havens (daughter of Omer Havens and Clementina Beun) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: For the next nine years; a welder at the Highway Garage in Amherst, NS.
• Occupation: For over 25 years; a welder with the steel bridge crew with the Nova Scotia Department of Highways

Notes:

He was a member of Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church in Joggins, the parish council, the Royal Canadian Legion, Joggins Branch No. 4, and the Brookside Curling Club. Robert was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Buried:
His remains were cremated and buried in the cemetery.

Died:
He died of cancer.

Robert married Carolyn Marie Hedley [Group Sheet]

Mary married Terrance (Terry) Joseph Terrio (son of Francis Elmer (Elmer) Terrio and Lea Dauvin) [Group Sheet]

Morris — Kathleen Burgess. [Group Sheet]

Morris married Patricia Lee Dudar [Group Sheet]

Richard married Judy Laura Lainey [Group Sheet]

Brenda married Joseph Claude Bernard (Bernie) Poirier (son of Louis Poirier and Janita Goguen) [Group Sheet]

Beverly married Lionel Nelson Dutrisac (son of Henri Lionel Dutrisac and Rollande (Rolly) Belanger) [Group Sheet]

Barbara married Arthur Charles Owen (son of William Lee Owen and Edith(Edythe) May Oulton) [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Lyne Bilodeau (daughter of ? Bilodeau and Irene Poulin) [Group Sheet]

Joseph — Dorothy Mae Wasko. (daughter of John Wasko and Shirley Taylor) [Group Sheet]