Our Maritime Ties
Mary Melissa (Missy) Comeau
1897 - 2002 (104 years)1. Mary Melissa (Missy) Comeau 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. Other Events:
- Baptised: 2 May 1897, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Oct 1921; a housekeeper
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Baptised:
Her godparents are Clement Gould and Nellie Landry.
Died:
Betty (Terrio) LeBlanc, Aunt Vi & Uncle Bliss's daughter, told Carm Jacklin that Aunt Missy was 7 hours short of turning 105 years when she died.Mary married James Edward LeBlanc 27 Oct 1921, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. James (son of John D. LeBlanc and Louisa\Luise Heitzler) was born 1 Jan 1877, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Jan 1947; was buried 28 Jan 1947, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. J Darrell LeBlanc was born 1 Nov 1923, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Apr 2011, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 3. Mary Louise LeBlanc was born 23 Mar 1928, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 25 Aug 2017, Nepean, , Ontario, Canada.
Generation: 2
2. J Darrell LeBlanc (1.Mary1) was born 1 Nov 1923, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Apr 2011, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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
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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]
Children:
- 4. Patrick LeBlanc was born 1946, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1946.
- 5. James (Jimmy) LeBlanc
- 6. Darrell LeBlanc was born 1950; died 1950.
- 7. Gerard Michael LeBlanc was born 11 Apr 1954, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Apr 2009, Ottawa, , Ontario, Canada.
3. Mary Louise LeBlanc (1.Mary1) was born 23 Mar 1928, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 25 Aug 2017, Nepean, , Ontario, Canada. 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
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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]
Children:
Generation: 3
4. Patrick LeBlanc (2.J2, 1.Mary1) was born 1946, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1946. 5. James (Jimmy) LeBlanc (2.J2, 1.Mary1) James — Lynda .... [Group Sheet]
6. Darrell LeBlanc (2.J2, 1.Mary1) was born 1950; died 1950. 7. Gerard Michael LeBlanc (2.J2, 1.Mary1) was born 11 Apr 1954, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Apr 2009, Ottawa, , Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Education: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; , graduating from River Hebert High School
- Occupation: Ottawa, , Ontario, Canada; an economist with the Grains & Oil Feed Division of the Federal Government
- Residence: Nov 2007, Ottawa, , Ontario
- Obituary: 9 Apr 2009, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Amherst Daily Times
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Obituary:
Obituary
The Amherst Daily News
April 9, 2009
Gerard Michael LeBlanc
We regret to announce the death of Gerard Michael LeBlanc of Ottawa, Ont. Born in Joggins, N.S., April 11, 1954, he was the son of John Darrell and the late Alice (Terrio) LeBlanc. Besides his father, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Irene (Hubert) LeBlanc and a brother Jim (Lynda) of Hamilton, Ont.; aunts, uncles and many cousins. He was predeceased by his mother and two brothers, Darrell and Patrick in infancy. He was a graduate of River Hebert High School and was employed by the Federal Government as an economist with the Grains and Oil Feed Division for over 30 years. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Ragged Reef Cemetery, or to a charity of your choice.
Gerard married Irene ... [Group Sheet]
8. Denise Elizabeth Middlemiss (3.Mary2, 1.Mary1) Denise — Rodney Ogden. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. Sean Ogden
9. John Walter Middlemiss (3.Mary2, 1.Mary1) John — Judith Graham. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Bradley Middlemiss
- 14. Andrew Middlemiss
- 15. Katelin Middlemiss
10. David Edwin Middlemiss (3.Mary2, 1.Mary1) David — Kelly O'Hearn. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. Connor Middlemiss
- 17. Jillian Middlemiss
- 18. Lauren Middlemiss
11. James William Middlemiss (3.Mary2, 1.Mary1) James — Christa R.... [Group Sheet]