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Abel Bourque
1847 - 1902 (54 years)1. Abel Bourque was born 14 Sep 1847, Shemogue; died 27 Jan 1902. Other Events:
- Occupation: the 1881 census, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; a day labourer
- Occupation: the 1891 census, the Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a day labourer
- Census: 1881, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1891, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Abel married Marguerite Legere\Leger 18 Sep 1871, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Marguerite (daughter of Joseph Leger and Julienne LeBlanc) was born 5 Oct 1850, Parish of Barachois, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; died Aft 1901. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Justine Bourque was born 2 Nov 1888, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 3. Dina Bourque was born 24 May 1872; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Maximin\Michael\Marc Burke was born 1 Dec 1874, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 11 Sep 1961, New Waterford,, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 5. Patrick Bourque was born 4 Nov 1877; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. Felicien Bourque was born May 1880; died Yes, date unknown.
- 7. Edmund Abel Bourque was born 19 May 1883, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1968, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 8. Marie Celestine Bourque was born 25 Dec 1886; died Sep 1887; was buried 22 Sep 1887, the cemetery of the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
Generation: 2
2. Justine Bourque (1.Abel1) was born 2 Nov 1888, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 11 Nov 1888, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1891, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Residence: Nov 1906, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Isaie Bristol and Marceline Richard.
Census:
She is found with her parents and five of her siblings and shows up as age 2 on the census.Justine married Alphee Downing\Donelle 19 Nov 1906, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Alphee (son of Jude Downing\Donelle and Obeline Vienneau) was born 21 Aug 1882, LeBlanc Office, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Rita Donelle was born 19 Jul 1914, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 10. Marie Laura (Laura) Downing\Donelle was born 13 Dec 1908, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 11. Marie Eva (Eva) Downing\Donelle was born 11 Jul 1910, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 12. Joseph Rene (Rene) Downing\Donelle was born 31 Mar 1913, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 13. Joseph Adrice (Adrice) Downing\Donelle was born 28 Nov 1915, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 14. Marie Marguerite (Marguerite) Downing\Donelle was born 25 May 1918, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 13 Nov 2005.
- 15. Stephanie Downing\Donelle
- 16. Corinne Downing\Donelle
- 17. Frederick Downing\Donelle
- 18. Emma Donelle
3. Dina Bourque (1.Abel1) was born 24 May 1872; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 29 May 1872, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1881, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1891, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: 1891, the Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; working as a servant
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents are Maxim Brun and Elizabeth Brun.
Census:
She is found with her parents and three siblings.
Census:
She is found living with her parents and five of her siblings.Dina married Philias Melanson 7 Oct 1894, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Philias (son of Olivier Melanson and Antoinette Bourque) was born Jan 1874; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. Marie Elise Melanson was born 4 Jul 1895; died Yes, date unknown.
- 20. Marie Elvina (Alvina) Melanson was born 14 Sep 1897; died 1971; was buried , Holy Rosary RC Cemetery, Middle Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 21. Patrick Melanson was born 2 Aug 1900, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried 2 Apr 1901, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 22. Marie Elodie Anne Melanson was born 8 Feb 1902, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 May 1907, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 23. Marie Marguerite Melanson was born 7 Mar 1904, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef 1911.
- 24. Marie Eva Melanson was born 7 Mar 1904, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef 1911.
- 25. Joseph Valentin Melanson was born 8 Oct 1906, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 26. Joseph Alexandre Melanson was born 28 Mar 1909, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 27. Marie Edda Melanson was born 12 Sep 1912, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
4. Maximin\Michael\Marc Burke (1.Abel1) was born 1 Dec 1874, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 11 Sep 1961, New Waterford,, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 5 Dec 1874, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1881, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1891, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: 1891, the Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; working as a day labourer
- Occupation: Nov 1900, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer
- Occupation: Jan 1906, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer
- Occupation: Apr 1908; labourer
- Occupation: Jul 1911, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Laurent Bristol & Susanne Brun.
Census:
His name is spelled 'Maximain' on the census. He is found with his parents and three siblings.
Census:
He is found living with his parents and five of his siblings.Maximin\Michael\Marc married Marie Dina (Dena) Burke 18 Nov 1900, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Marie (daughter of Philip Burke and Dometilda Vienneau) was born 22 Jul 1880, Cape Bauld, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1 Mar 1921, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 28. Primillia Mary Burke was born 10 Dec 1901, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 27 Sep 1980, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 29. Leah Burke was born 27 Sep 1903, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef 2013.
- 30. Emile Burke was born 1 Jan 1906, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef 2013.
- 31. Mary Domithilda (Tilda) Burke was born 28 Apr 1908, Port Elgin, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef 2013.
- 32. Albert Joseph Burke was born 9 Jul 1911, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 5 Jan 2013, Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 33. Jenny Burke
- 34. Yvonne Burke
- 35. Alfie Burke died Bef 2013.
5. Patrick Bourque (1.Abel1) was born 4 Nov 1877; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 20 Nov 1877, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1881, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1891, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Sifroi Dupuis and Marceline Richard.
Census:
He is found with his parents and three siblings.
Census:
He is found living with his parents and five of his siblings.6. Felicien Bourque (1.Abel1) was born May 1880; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 10 Sep 1880, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1881, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1891, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: Oct 1907; a farmer
- Census: 1911, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Antoine Burk & Marie Burk.
Census:
He is found with his parents and three older siblings.
Census:
He is found living with his parents and five of his siblings. His name is spelled 'Philitien' on the census.
Census:
He appears on the census with his wife and four young children.Felicien married Marie Felicite Melanson 11 Oct 1904. Marie (daughter of Sylvain Melanson and Marguerite Vienneau) was born 7 May 1884; died Bef Jan 1975. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 36. Emile Bourque was born 29 Sep 1905, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 37. Alphee Bourque was born 9 Oct 1907, LeBlanc Office, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 38. Marie Ida (Eva) Bourque was born 4 Dec 1910, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 39. Justine Bourque was born 27 Apr 1911, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 40. Joseph Rene Alban Bourque was born 14 Oct 1913; died Yes, date unknown.
- 41. Joseph Lionel Bourque was born 10 Oct 1914, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
7. Edmund Abel Bourque (1.Abel1) was born 19 May 1883, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1968, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 15 Jul 1883, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1891, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: Mar 1909, Cape Bald, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Thomas Leblanc and Marie Helene (Labreque) Leblanc
Census:
He is found living with his parents and five of his siblings. He is using the name Edmond by this time and is 8 years of age.Edmund married Marie Phelonise (Phelonise) Melanson 5 Nov 1908, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Marie (daughter of Sylvain Melanson and Marguerite Vienneau) was born 6 Jun 1886; died 1965, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 42. Marguerite\Margaret Bourque\Burke was born 7 Mar 1909, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 23 Jan 1967, River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 26 Jan 1967, Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 43. Ferdinand (Fred) Bourque\Burke was born 1911; died 1984.
- 44. George Bourque died Yes, date unknown.
- 45. Sarah Bourque died Yes, date unknown.
- 46. Patrick Bourque was born 9 Nov 1916, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 19 Nov 2002, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
8. Marie Celestine Bourque (1.Abel1) was born 25 Dec 1886; died Sep 1887; was buried 22 Sep 1887, the cemetery of the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 6 Mar 1887, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Tanisse Landry & Marie Leblanc.
Buried:
Present at her burial service were Dosithe Ricahrd and Larisse Joseph Landry. Her age at death was given as 10 months on the Cap Pele register from the Drouin collection, and as 6 months on the register transcription on Shemogue reel C-3020. She was, in fact, 9 months old when she died.
Died:
Her age at death was given as 10 months on the Cap Pele register from the Drouin collection, and as 6 months on the register transcription on Shemogue reel C-3020. She was, in fact, 9 months old when she died.
Generation: 3
9. Rita Donelle (2.Justine2, 1.Abel1) was born 19 Jul 1914, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Occupation: Nov 1933; housekeeper
- Residence: Nov 1933, LeBlanc Office, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Rita married Fred C LeBlanc 9 Nov 1933, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Fred (son of Charles LeBlanc and Amanda Doiron) was born Abt 1910, Petit Cap, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 47. Florine LeBlanc was born Abt 1940, Petit Cap, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Oct 2020.
10. Marie Laura (Laura) Downing\Donelle (2.Justine2, 1.Abel1) was born 13 Dec 1908, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. 11. Marie Eva (Eva) Downing\Donelle (2.Justine2, 1.Abel1) was born 11 Jul 1910, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Marie — Leon Lirette. Leon (son of Auguste Lirette and Victoire LeBlanc) was born 26 Oct 1909; died 10 Nov 1982. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 48. Laura Lirette
- 49. Vicky Lirette
- 50. Alfred Lirette was born 1930, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 9 May 2009, Chatham Kent, , Ontario, Canada.
- 51. Camile Joseph Lirette was born 1930; died 1931.
- 52. Camille Lirette was born 1931; died 1932.
12. Joseph Rene (Rene) Downing\Donelle (2.Justine2, 1.Abel1) was born 31 Mar 1913, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. 13. Joseph Adrice (Adrice) Downing\Donelle (2.Justine2, 1.Abel1) was born 28 Nov 1915, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. 14. Marie Marguerite (Marguerite) Downing\Donelle (2.Justine2, 1.Abel1) was born 25 May 1918, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 13 Nov 2005. 15. Stephanie Downing\Donelle (2.Justine2, 1.Abel1) 16. Corinne Downing\Donelle (2.Justine2, 1.Abel1) 17. Frederick Downing\Donelle (2.Justine2, 1.Abel1) 18. Emma Donelle (2.Justine2, 1.Abel1) Emma married Jos. Stanislas (Tanis) Vienneau (son of Francois (Frank) Vienneau and Anna (Annie) Leger) [Group Sheet]
19. Marie Elise Melanson (3.Dina2, 1.Abel1) was born 4 Jul 1895; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 21 Jul 1895, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
20. Marie Elvina (Alvina) Melanson (3.Dina2, 1.Abel1) was born 14 Sep 1897; died 1971; was buried , Holy Rosary RC Cemetery, Middle Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Education: being able to read and write when she married in April 1920
- Baptised: 14 Oct 1897, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: Apr 1920, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; housekeeping
- Residence: Apr 1920, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Marie married Amos\Aime Joseph (Tim) LeBlanc 19 Apr 1920, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Amos\Aime (son of Anselme\Samuel LeBlanc and Natalie (Tilley) LeBlanc) was born 4 Aug 1897, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 22 Dec 1978, Sackville Memorial Hospital, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried spring 1979, Middle Sackville RC Cemetery, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 53. Joseph Malcolm Edgar LeBlanc was born 11 May 1920, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 54. Irene LeBlanc was born 23 Mar 1922, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 17 Mar 2014, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 2014, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 55. Marie Dorice LeBlanc
- 56. Marie Claire LeBlanc
- 57. Joseph Henri (Henry) LeBlanc was born 12 Sep 1925, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Mar 2014.
- 58. Charles LeBlanc died Bef Mar 2014.
- 59. Emile LeBlanc died Bef Mar 2014.
- 60. Leonard LeBlanc
- 61. Levi LeBlanc
- 62. Edgar LeBlanc
- 63. Ronald LeBlanc died Bef Mar 2014.
- 64. Rene LeBlanc died Bef Mar 2014.
21. Patrick Melanson (3.Dina2, 1.Abel1) was born 2 Aug 1900, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried 2 Apr 1901, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 13 Aug 1900, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
22. Marie Elodie Anne Melanson (3.Dina2, 1.Abel1) was born 8 Feb 1902, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 May 1907, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Notes:
Birth:
She does not appear with her family on the 1911 census, page 15, #38 Shediac Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada and it is presumed that she has died by the date the 1911 census was taken.23. Marie Marguerite Melanson (3.Dina2, 1.Abel1) was born 7 Mar 1904, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef 1911. Notes:
Birth:
She is a twin sister of Marie Eva Melanson.
Died:
She does not appear with her family on the 1911 census, page 15, #38 Shediac Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada and it is presumed that she has died by the date the 1911 census was taken.24. Marie Eva Melanson (3.Dina2, 1.Abel1) was born 7 Mar 1904, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef 1911. Notes:
Birth:
She is a twin sister to Marie Marguerite Melanson.
Died:
She does not appear with her family on the 1911 census, page 15, #38 Shediac Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada and it is presumed that she has died by the date the 1911 census was taken.25. Joseph Valentin Melanson (3.Dina2, 1.Abel1) was born 8 Oct 1906, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. 26. Joseph Alexandre Melanson (3.Dina2, 1.Abel1) was born 28 Mar 1909, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. 27. Marie Edda Melanson (3.Dina2, 1.Abel1) was born 12 Sep 1912, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. 28. Primillia Mary Burke (4.Maximin\Michael\Marc2, 1.Abel1) was born 10 Dec 1901, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 27 Sep 1980, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Primillia married Joseph Arthur (Arthur) Burke 22 Nov 1921, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Joseph died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 65. Alice Mary Burke was born Abt 1931, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 9 Oct 2008, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 13 Oct 2008, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 66. Stanley Burke died Bef Oct 2008.
- 67. Kate Burke died Bef Oct 2008.
- 68. Diane Burke died Bef Oct 2008.
- 69. Theresa Burke
- 70. Josephine Burke
- 71. Mary Burke
- 72. Annie Burke
- 73. Kenneth Burke
29. Leah Burke (4.Maximin\Michael\Marc2, 1.Abel1) was born 27 Sep 1903, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef 2013. 30. Emile Burke (4.Maximin\Michael\Marc2, 1.Abel1) was born 1 Jan 1906, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef 2013. 31. Mary Domithilda (Tilda) Burke (4.Maximin\Michael\Marc2, 1.Abel1) was born 28 Apr 1908, Port Elgin, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef 2013. 32. Albert Joseph Burke (4.Maximin\Michael\Marc2, 1.Abel1) was born 9 Jul 1911, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 5 Jan 2013, Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Military: with the Cape Breton Highlanders Regiment in WWII
- Occupation: manager of a bowling alley
- Occupation: 1930's; rider of the rails to western Canada during the Depression years and back again with only odd jobs found along the way
- Occupation: salesman
- Residence: Beaver River, Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: , going back and forth between Ontario and the Maritimes over the years
- Residence: Digby, Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada; formerly
- Occupation: From 1971 to 1990, Digby, Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada; owner and operator of AJ's Galley
- Obituary: Jan 2013
Notes:
Military:
Excerpt from newspaper article by Kenneth Kidd::
...
As it did for tens of thousands of young men like Albert, World War II offered a kind of relief. Albert enlisted with the Cape Breton Highlanders — Gaelic motto: Siol Na Fear Fearail (Breed of manly men).
He’d spend more than two years fighting in Italy, most often as one of the guys moving artillery closer to the enemy in the dead of night, ahead of the next day’s infantry assault. Twice his truck was blown up by enemy fire.
Not that there was much glory in any of this, since a cruel twist of history ended up dubbing those who’d fought in Italy — long before the Allied invasion of France — the “D-Day Dodgers.”
The Cape Bretoners were eventually shipped to Holland, which Albert mostly regards now as a kind of sad, pointless denouement, lives needlessly shed until the bitter end. His regiment’s last battle was taking the Dutch port of Delfzijl, with 19 killed, 54 wounded and 1,700 enemy prisoners captured. A week later, the war was over.
“I wasn’t smart, I wasn’t brave,” Albert says of his soldiering days. “I was just lucky.”
...
Obituary:
Obituary
Albert Joseph Burke, age 101 of Beaver River, Digby Co. and formerly of Digby, passed away January 5, 2013 in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Yarmouth. Born in Cape Bauld, New Brunswick, Albert was a son of the late Michael and Dena Burke. He was a Veteran of the Second World War having served with the Cape Breton Highlanders Regiment. He was owner and operator of AJ’sGalley in Digby from 1971-1990. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 20, Digby. He enjoyed bowling and spending time with his family and friends. He lived life to the fullest. Surviving are daughter Cindy James, Halifax; sons Richard (Joanne), Beaver River, Digby Co.; Albert Jr. (AJ), Vancouver, BC; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Nayda, son Larry, brothers Emile, Alfie, sisters Primillia, Leah, Tilda, Evon, and Jenny. No visitation by request. Funeral service held Saturday, January 12, 2013, from Jayne’s Funeral Home, 7 Birch St. Digby. A reception followed at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 20, Digby. Donations in memory can be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 20 Digby.
Albert — Nayda Scott. Nayda died 20 Mar 1992, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 74. Larry Burke died Bef 2013.
- 75. Richard Burke
- 76. Albert (AJ) Burke, Jr
- 77. Cindy Burke
33. Jenny Burke (4.Maximin\Michael\Marc2, 1.Abel1) 34. Yvonne Burke (4.Maximin\Michael\Marc2, 1.Abel1) 35. Alfie Burke (4.Maximin\Michael\Marc2, 1.Abel1) died Bef 2013. 36. Emile Bourque (6.Felicien2, 1.Abel1) was born 29 Sep 1905, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1911, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Census:
He appears with his parents and three younger siblings and is called 'Emile'.37. Alphee Bourque (6.Felicien2, 1.Abel1) was born 9 Oct 1907, LeBlanc Office, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1911, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Census:
He appears with his parents and three of his siblings. He is called 'Alphee'.38. Marie Ida (Eva) Bourque (6.Felicien2, 1.Abel1) was born 4 Dec 1910, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1911, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Census:
Called 'Eva' on this Canadaian Census, she appears with her parents and three of her siblings.39. Justine Bourque (6.Felicien2, 1.Abel1) was born 27 Apr 1911, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1911, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Census:
She appears as an infant with her parents and three older siblings.40. Joseph Rene Alban Bourque (6.Felicien2, 1.Abel1) was born 14 Oct 1913; died Yes, date unknown. 41. Joseph Lionel Bourque (6.Felicien2, 1.Abel1) was born 10 Oct 1914, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. 42. Marguerite\Margaret Bourque\Burke (7.Edmund2, 1.Abel1) was born 7 Mar 1909, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 23 Jan 1967, River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 26 Jan 1967, Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: May 1928, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Birth:
She was named Marie Marguerite Justine Bourque on her birth registration.
Died:
Her death was reported by her husband, Leonard M Roberts.Marguerite\Margaret married Leonard McPherson Roberts 8 May 1928, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Leonard (son of James Henry Roberts and Esther Matilda Campbell) was born 20 Nov 1904, Rexton, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 9 Apr 1985, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 78. Elizabeth (Betty) E Roberts was born 17 Apr 1929, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 6 Dec 2016, Dr Georges Dumont University Hospital, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 2017, Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 79. Emerson Roberts was born 4 Jun 1931, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Dec 2007, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 80. Gerald Roberts was born 8 Feb 1933, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 15 Oct 2012, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.
- 81. Edmund James Roberts, Sr. was born 21 Jan 1935, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 19 Oct 1992, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 82. Marjorie Anne (Margie) Roberts
- 83. William (Billy) Roberts was born 25 Nov 1938, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 9 Apr 2002, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 84. Frederick B Roberts was born 17 May 1940, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 5 Oct 2018, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 85. Mary-Anne Roberts was born 23 Nov 1942, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 17 Aug 2009, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 86. Douglas Roberts was born 5 Jul 1945, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 31 Oct 1999, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 87. Paul Roberts was born 9 Oct 1948, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 19 Mar 1966, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 88. Phillip Roberts was born 1 Dec 1950, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 15 Nov 2021, Moncton Hospital, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 89. Mary Roberts
43. Ferdinand (Fred) Bourque\Burke (7.Edmund2, 1.Abel1) was born 1911; died 1984. Ferdinand — Beatrice Bourgeois. [Group Sheet]
Ferdinand — Florence LeBlanc. Florence (daughter of J Raymond LeBlanc and Helen (Lena) (Dina) Burbine\Babin) was born 1918; died 1993. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 90. Steven Bourque\Burke
- 91. Dena Leona (Leona) Bourque\Burke was born 1937, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 22 Dec 2011, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 29 Dec 2011, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 92. Joanne Bourque\Burke
- 93. Linda Bourque\Burke
- 94. Judith (Judy) Bourque\Burke
- 95. Frederick (Fred) Normand Burke\Burke was born 6 May 1946; died 10 May 2011, St Catharines General Hospital, St Catharines, , Ontario, Canada; was buried Aug 1911, Maccan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 96. Deborah (Debbie) Bourque\Burke
- 97. Theda Bourque\Burke
- 98. Randolph Anthony Bourque\Burke was born 22 Sep 1952, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 24 Sep 1952, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 25 Sep 1952.
- 99. Angela Bourque\Burke
- 100. Catherine Bourque\Burke
44. George Bourque (7.Edmund2, 1.Abel1) died Yes, date unknown. 45. Sarah Bourque (7.Edmund2, 1.Abel1) died Yes, date unknown. 46. Patrick Bourque (7.Edmund2, 1.Abel1) was born 9 Nov 1916, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 19 Nov 2002, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 17 Nov 1916, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Sponsors are Dominic Comeau & A... Melanson.Patrick — Mary Anne Hargraves. Mary was born 1926, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 23 Mar 1997, Highland View Hospital, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 101. David Bourque
- 102. Marjorie Bourque
- 103. Phyllis Bourque
- 104. Theresa Bourque
- 105. Sandra Bourque
- 106. George Joseph Donald Bourque was born 8 Mar 1950, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 23 May 1950, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 107. Patrick Jeffrey Bourque was born 8 Apr 1955, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 Apr 1955, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.