Other Events:

• Residence: Oct 1866, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Apr 1868, Minudie-RiverHebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Stone Cutter
• Census: 1871, River Hebert Polling District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Oct 1872, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; labourer

Charles married Julianne (Julia) Burke 28 Nov 1861, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Julianne (daughter of Frank Burke and Eliza LeBlanc) was born , Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died 14 Dec 1914, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried Dec 1914, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 10 Aug 1863, Joggins Coal Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1871, River Hebert Polling District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
She was baptized with the first name 'Nancy'. Her godparents were Paul Laurent Burke and Mary Burke. She was 6 weeks old when baptized on August 10th 1863.

Census:
She appears with her parents and three siblings and is called 'Fanny'.

Frances married Simon J Melanson 3 Feb 1887, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Simon (son of Jude Melanson and Modeste Burke) was born Mar 1861, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: retired coal miner who had worked in the mines for 50 years
• Residence: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Baptised: 21 Nov 1864, Joggins Coal Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1871, River Hebert Polling District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
He is 15 days old when baptized. His sponsors were Jerome LeBlanc and Modeste Bourk.

Census:
He appears on the census with his parents and three siblings.

Census:
In family #53, he appears with his wife, three young children and his father-in-law.

Jude married Sara Melanson 30 Jan 1888, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sara (daughter of Jude Melanson and Modeste Burke) was born , Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Jude married Mary Brian 25 Nov 1903, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of Eustache Brian and Amelia Babin) was born 13 Jun 1879, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 25 Sep 1960, Highland View Hospital, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 27 Sep 1960, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: stone maker
• Baptised: 27 Oct 1866, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1871, River Hebert Polling District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; stonecutter
• Census: 1911, District of River Hebert West, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Jun 1911; coal miner

Notes:

Birth:
Believe his birth was incorrectly recorded in the Nova Scotia Vital Statistics using his Baptism date and the name of 'Sarah' Comeau.-note by A.Owen

Baptised:
His godparents were Sauveur Comeau & Elizabeth Comeau.

Census:
He appears on this census under the name of 'Joseph' and is with his parents and three siblings.

Census:
He appears on this census with his 1st wife and three of their children.

Occupation:
His earnings for the year 1910 were $410.

Died:
His death was reported by his son, Dominac Comeau of River Hebert, Nova Scotia.

Israel married Vitaline\Selina Bridget Richard 3 Nov 1890. Vitaline\Selina (daughter of Dominique Richard and Modeste LeBlanc) died Bef Nov 1906. [Group Sheet]

Israel married Mary Gautreau [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1871, River Hebert Polling District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Died:
Her death was reported by her husband.

Marcelline married Alfred (Alfe) White\LeBlanc 16 Nov 1897, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alfred (son of Mathurin LeBlanc\White and Louise LeBlanc) was born 1 Dec 1871; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
She died at her daughter's home. She had been there for 4 days prior to her death. Her death was reported by her daughter, Mrs John Dujay.

Mary married Felicien\Philician\Philip White\LeBlanc 16 Nov 1891. Felicien\Philician\Philip (son of Mathurin LeBlanc\White and Louise LeBlanc) was born 5 Dec 1866; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 12 Jul 1874, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her Baptism entry is written in Latin. Her godparents are Goanni (John) Comeau and Emila Bourque.

Isabelle — James Melanson. [Group Sheet]

Isabelle married Simon Babin (son of John Babin\Burbine and Natalie Comeau) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 1 Jun 1890
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Israel Melanson and Mary Comeau.

Census:
In family #53, she appears with her parents, two younger siblings and her maternal grandfather.

Laura married Edward Cormier [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 15 Nov 1891, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Jan 1914, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Joseph Legere and Isabella Como.

Census:
In family #53, she appears with her parents, older sister, younger brother and maternal grandfather.

Beatrice married Leo Thomas Melanson 7 Jan 1914, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Leo (son of Aime (Amos) Melanson and Susanne Burke) was born 17 Oct 1895, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Apr 1978, Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried Apr 1978, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Census:
In family #53, he appears with his parents, two older sisters and maternal grandfather.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 1 May 1892, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, District of River Hebert West, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Jun 1911, District of River Hebert West, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; an employee at the coalmine
• Occupation: Oct 1913, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; miner
• Residence: Oct 1913, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Damien Cormier and Mary Richard.

Census:
He appears on the census with his parents and two younger siblings.

Census:
He appears on this census with his father, step-mother and two of his siblings.

Occupation:
In the previous year (1910) he earned $300 for the year.

Alfred married Mary C Babin\Burbine 28 Oct 1913, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of Charles Babin\Burbine and Deline Casey) was born 1893, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Mar 1969; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 4 Feb 1894, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, District of River Hebert West, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Jun 1911, District of River Hebert West, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; servant
• Residence: Feb 1912, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Joseph Dujay and Rosalie Richard.

Census:
She appears on this census with her parents and two brothers.

Census:
She appears on this census with her father, step-mother and two of her siblings.

Occupation:
During the previous year (1910) she earned $50.

Theresa married Anthony Burbine 19 Feb 1912, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Anthony (son of Laurent Burbine and Mary Ann Thibodeau) was born Abt 1882, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 30 May 1897, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Joseph Bristol and Pheeny White.

Died:
He does not appear on the 1901 census with his parents and siblings and it is believed that he has died before the census was taken. - note by A.Owen

Other Events:

• Baptised: 23 Jul 1899, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, District of River Hebert West, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Louis Theriault and Jennie DesBarres.

Census:
He appears on this census with his parents and two older siblings. He is called 'Dominik' on the census.

Census:
He appears on this census with his father, step-mother and two of his siblings.

Charles — Jennie Melanson. Jennie (daughter of Edward (Ned) Melanson and Ella Theriault\Terrio) was born 3 Oct 1911; died 13 Jan 1973; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 16 Sep 1902, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

It is unknown what happened to Thaddee Como after his mother died. His three older siblings appear with his father and his new wife on the 1911 census. However,Thaddee and his younger sister, Mabel Adele Como, are not with the family. It is possible that they both died by the time the 1911 census was taken in June 1911 or it is possible that they were adopted or brought up with another family after their mother died.-note by A.Owen Feb2012

Baptised:
His godmother was Selina Richard.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 15 May 1904, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

It is unknown what happened to Mabel Adele Como after her mother died. Her three older siblings appear with her father and his new wife on the 1911 census. However, Mabel Adele and her next oldest sibling, Thaddee Como, are not with the family. It is possible that they both died by the time the 1911 census was taken in June 1911 or it is possible that they were adopted or brought up with another family after their mother died.-note by A.Owen Feb2012

Baptised:
Her godparents were Eugene Melanson and Mary DesBarres.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 21 Dec 1899, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Damien White and Mary White.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 9 Oct 1904, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Arthur Yonny and Mary DesBarres.

Other Events:

• Occupation: employed in lumbering
• Occupation: Sep 1913, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; miner

Notes:

Died:
His death was reported by his wife.

William married Philomena (Minnie) Casey 2 Sep 1913, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Philomena (daughter of Andre Casey and Justine Babineau) was born 1896, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 28 Jul 1972, Dartmouth, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 8 Feb 1896, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Jul 1922; a domestic
• Residence: Aug 1922, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Marcelline White and Moses Brine.

Died:
Her death was reported by her brother, William P White of Lower Cove, Nova Scotia.

Beatrice — ... .... [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Baptised: 8 Feb 1896, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Sep 1912, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were James White and Pauline Babin.

Leanna married John Cornelius Dujay 17 Sep 1912, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. John (son of John Dujay and Margaret ...) was born 1881, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 21 Dec 1980; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 14 Feb 1901, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Apr 1924; a miner
• Residence: Apr 1924, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1977; a retired coal miner
• Obituary: Aug 1977; an unknown newspaper

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Damien White and Mrs John Babin.

Henry married Josephine Adele (Adele) LeBlanc 29 Apr 1924, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Josephine (daughter of Charles Stephen LeBlanc and Ada Comeau) was born 31 May 1905, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 29 Nov 1980, at home, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried Dec 1980, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 15 Sep 1907, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were William White and Julia Blanche.

Other Events:

• Military: as a soldier in the army in WWII
• Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; boiler operator at Robb Engineering Steel Plant
• Occupation: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; coal miner
• Occupation: Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: Downey Creek, , Nova Scotia, Canada; labourer at a sawmill

Earl married Eileen Reta Duffy 26 Nov 1940. Eileen was born 11 Sep 1921; died 7 Jun 1991; was buried , St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 24 Jun 1894, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents are Israel Comeau and Vitaline Richard. He is the illegitimate son of James Melanson and Isabelle Comeau.
Note by A.Owen- Israel Comeau is Isabelle's brother and Vitaline Richard is her sister-in-law.

Other Events:

• Residence: Feb 1933, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Frances married Amos Melanson 21 Feb 1933, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Amos (son of Edward (Ned) Melanson and Ella Theriault\Terrio) was born 7 Feb 1910 OR 10 Feb 1910, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Sep 1991. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 29 Oct 1917, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Sponsors are Mr & Mrs Edward Melanson.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 4 May 1914, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Apr 1978, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Sponsors are Israel Comeau and Mrs Amos Melanson.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 19 Sep 1915, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Sep 1940; coal miner
• Residence: Sep 1940, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Apr 1978, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Sponsors are Philip Burke and Jennie Bourgeois.

Eugene married Beatrice Louise White 24 Sep 1940, St Paul Apostal Church, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Beatrice (daughter of James White and Matilda (Tildy) Burke) was born Abt 1922, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 5 Nov 1917, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

There is a baptism entry that I believe is hers. She is baptized with the names Hilda Lillian on November 5, 1917 and was born October 10, 1917. - note by A.Owen, Apr.2019

Baptised:
Sponsors are J Comeau & Jennie Comeau.

Other Events:

• Residence: Apr 1978, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Helen — ... Smith. ... died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; employed underground & later as a hoist operator at the Cochrane Mine which later became the River Hebert Coal Company
• Occupation: truck driver for Albert Arseneau and at various coal mines in the area, during his early years
• Residence: Apr 1978, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Mar 2005, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: Sep 2011, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Furlong-Jones Funeral Home

Notes:

Obituary:


Obituary

Clair WilfredMelanson
1924-2011
RIVER HEBERT – We are sad to announce the death of Clair Wilfred Melanson (Pooch), 87, of River Hebert, NS. After a lengthy stay at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, NS, Clair passed away peacefully on September 2, 2011.
Born in River Hebert, NS, on April 23, 1924, he was the son of the late Leo and Beatrice (Como) Melanson.
Clair was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He spent his early years working as a truck driver for Albert Arseneau and at various coal mines in the area before going to work at the Cochrane Mine, which later became the River Hebert Coal Company, where he worked underground, on the bank-head and then as a hoist operator. He was employed there until the mine officially closed, 1980. He was one of the first members of the River Hebert Volunteer Fire Department and member of the Holy Name, St. Paul The Apostle Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert. He thoroughly enjoyed listening to and playing music with his friends, as well as a good game of Auction 45s, and cherished his time with his wife, family and extended family.
He was pre-deceased by his wife Marion (Richard), son Roddie, sisters Eileen and Helen, and brothers Ivan, Eugene and Basil.
He is survived by his children Billy, (Patsy), Kamloops; Reggie (Irene), Amherst; Peter (Theresa), Maccan; Johnny (Trudy), Advocate Harbour; Theresa (Junior), Moncton; and Albertine, Moncton. He is also survived by brothers Dara and Jude and a sister Lorraine. He will be greatly missed by 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
His remains are resting at Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, Main St., River Hebert, NS, (902)251-2877. Visitation will take place on Monday, September 5, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, September 6, 11:00 a.m. at the Saint Paul The Apostle Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert. Father David MacDonald officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Dennis Cemetery, Minudie.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Jozef Zaremba and all of the nurses and staff at the CRHCC for their support and compassion throughout his stay. The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Wanda Fullerton who provided him with many a good smile and chuckle over the past five years.
Donations in Clair’s memory may be made to the Canadian Red Cross Society or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at: www.furlongjones.ca

Clair — Marion Richard. Marion (daughter of William Richards and Celina Landry) died Bef Sep 2011. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; employee for 30 years of the coal mines
• Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; employee of Costin Paving and Contracting until his retirement
• Residence: Apr 1978, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: Mar 2013, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Furlong-Jones Funeral Home

Notes:

Obituary:


Obituary

A.Dara Melanson
1929-2013
A. Dara Melanson, 84, of River Hebert passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, March 17, 2013.  Dara was born in River Hebert on January 22, 1929, a son of Leo and Beatrice (Como) Melanson.
Dara was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church.

Dara had worked in the coal mines in River Hebert for over 30 years until their closure and was then  employed in Amherst with Costin Paving And Contracting until his retirement.

He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him.

Dara leaves behind a daughter, Barb (John) Carter of Amherst; four grandchildren, Daniel of Fort McMurray, AB, Brittany (Kyle) Ouellette of Wabasca, AB, and Jillian and Meghan of Amherst; one great grandson, Carter Ouelette; a brother, Jude, Amherst; a sister, Lorraine Clark, Springhill, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Dara was predeceased by his wife Theresa (Maloney); brothers, Ivan, Eugene, Basil, and Clair, and sisters, Eileen and Helen.

Arrangements have been entrusted into the care of Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, River Hebert (251-2877) from where visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.  A funeral service will be held 11am Thursday from St. Paul The Apostle Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert.  Interment will be in the St. Denis Cemetery in the spring.

Donations in memory of Dara may be made to the St. Denis Cemetery Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society.

www.furlongjones.ca



Died:
He died at home.

A — Theresa Maloney. Theresa (daughter of Daniel Maloney and Olivia Shanahan) was born Abt 1925, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 28 Dec 2007, Gables Nursing Home, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2008, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Apr 1978, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Mar 2013, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 1 Aug 2015, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for AH Brown Funeral Home

Notes:

Obituary:


Obituary

M.Lorraine Clark
1931-2015

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mary "Lorraine" Clark, of Springhill, on Thursday, July 30, 2015 in All Saints Hospital, Springhill. Born in River Hebert , she was a daughter of the late Leo & Beatrice (Cormier) Melanson.
Lorraine dedicated her life to raising her family. She was an avid fan of word search puzzles, enjoyed playing cribbage and loved to knit.
She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Betty (Robert) Dillimore of Minden, ON; sons, Thomas and Leo both of Springhill; four grandchildren, Amy, Bronson, Krystal & Hayden.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harold "Pappy" Clark in 1996, sisters Eileen and Helen, brothers Eugene, Claire Basil & Darrell.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of A H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361), where visiting will be held on Sunday , August 2, 2015 from 1-3 p.m. with the funeral service to follow immediately at 3 p.m. Burial to take place in the Rodney Cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Lorraine's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook page.

Lorraine — Harold Clark. Harold died 1996. [Group Sheet]

Bernell — Shirley McKinnon. (daughter of John Gordon McKinnon and Flora Vienneau) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 6 Apr 1914, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Sponsors are Joseph Casey and Louise White.

Other Events:

• Military: as a soldier in the army in WWII
• Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; boiler operator at Robb Engineering Steel Plant
• Occupation: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; coal miner
• Occupation: Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: Downey Creek, , Nova Scotia, Canada; labourer at a sawmill

Earl married Eileen Reta Duffy 26 Nov 1940. Eileen was born 11 Sep 1921; died 7 Jun 1991; was buried , St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 25 Apr 1913, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were George Dujay and Louise White.

Jessie — ... .... [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Furlong-Jones Funeral Homes
• Occupation: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; employee in the Joggins Coal Mines for 23 years
• Occupation: Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; employee of TD Bank and Trust
• Residence: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada; during his later years

Notes:

Birth:
His godparents were Willie White and Mrs Willie White.

Obituary:

Obituary

E Victor Dujay 1915-2011

The death of E. Victor Dujay, 96, of New Glasgow and formerly of Joggins and Amherst, occurred peacefully at home on October 30, 2011. Born in Little River, NS, Victor was a son of the late John and Leanna (White) Dujay.

Victor worked for 23 years in the Joggins Coal Mines, then with TD Bank &Trust in Toronto. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, Holy Family Parish and most recently St. John The Baptist Church, New Glasgow. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4, Joggins.

He was an avid baseball fan, and in particular, he was a huge fan of the Toronto Blue Jays. In his earlier years, he played for the Joggins baseball team.
Victor will be sadly missed by his wife, Jean (nee Burke); daughters, Alma(William) Mills of Joggins, June (James) Melanson of Dartmouth; a son, Ross (Mary) of New Glasgow; sister, Marcella McKay of Joggins; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by three infant children; a son, Stirling; a sister Jessie LeBlanc; brothers, Cornelius "Peewee", Wilson, Eric, Ronald, Carl, and Lester.
Arrangements have been entrusted into the care and supervision of Furlong~Jones Funeral Homes, River Hebert from where public visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral mass will be held at 11 am from the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, Joggins on Thursday, November 3, 2011, with Father Gary MacPherson officiating. Following the service, Victor will be laid to rest in the St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery (Ragged Reef), Joggins.

Donations in Victor's memory can be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, the Cumberland or Pictou County V.O.N.

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Victor — Jean Veronica Burke. Jean (daughter of Clifford Charles Burke and Katherine (Kate) Florence McBeth) was born 15 Apr 1919, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military: a F/O in the RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force)
• Residence: Ottawa, , Ontario, Canada
• Baptised: 25 May 1918, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Wilson Legere and Lizzie Melanson.

Wilson married Rita Ester Terrio 18 Apr 1944. Rita (daughter of Patrick Joseph Terrio and Daisy Maude Belliveau) was born 12 Mar 1922, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 2 Feb 2000, Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON; was buried in the spring of 2000, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia.. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
He was killed in action in World War II.

Other Events:

• Residence: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; formerly
• Residence: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; prior to her death
• Residence: Oct 2011, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: Sep 2017, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Furlong-Jones Funeral Home

Notes:

Obituary:


Obituary

Marcella Genevieve MacKay
1930-2017
Marcella Genevieve MacKay, 87, of Amherst, and formerly of Joggins, NS, passed away at the Northumberland Hall on Friday, September 15, 2017.  Born in Joggins, Marcella was a daughter of the late John and Leanna (White) Dujay.
Marcella was a lifetime member of St.Thomas Aquinas Church and CWL for over 40 years, as well, she was a member of the Legion Branch 4 Auxiliary for 60 years, and the New Horizons Seniors Club.  She enjoyed bingo, a good game of cards and singing.  A caring and compassionate lady, her mission in life became attending to her family during their illnesses.
She will be sadly missed by a her good friend, Joyce Hoeg and family; her sister-in-law, Jean Dujay and many nieces and nephews
Marcella was the last surviving member of her family, besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Roy in 1997; her brothers, Victor, Lester, Wilson, Eric, Nealy, Ronald and Carl, and her sisters, Jessie and Marion.
Arrangements are under the care and supervision of Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, Main Street, River Hebert.  A time of public visitation will be held from the funeral home on Monday, September 18, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm with parish prayers at 7:30.   A funeral service will be held from St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, on Tuesday at 11 am with a burial to follow at the parish cemetery.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Joyce Hoeg and family, and to the staff of Northumberland Hall for their compassion and care.
Donations in memory of Marcella maybe made to St. Thomas Aquinas Church and St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Marcella's online memorial at www.furlongjones.ca or through the Furlong~JonesFuneral Home Facebook Page.

Marcella — Roy McKay. Roy died 1997. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Dec 1980, St Catharines, , Ontario, Canada

Doris — Ronald Burke. Ronald died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Dec 1980, Dartmouth, , Nova Scotia, Canada

Hazel — Bernard Noiles. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: St Catharines, , Ontario, Canada; the website for the George Darte Funeral Home
• Occupation: retired employee of General Motors
• Residence: Dec 1980, St Catharines, , Ontario, Canada

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Weldon Bernard White

January 16, 1928 – September 6, 2002
Surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, September 6, 2002 at the Hotel Dieu Hospital at 74 years of age. Beloved husband of Elsie. Loving father of Sharon(Brian) Seniuk and Sandra (John). Predeceased by two infant sons. Cherished grandfather of Shannon, Holly and Jenna, and Christopher,Laura and Shaun. Survived by his brothers Gordon (Sophie) and Girvan (Myrna). Predeceased by his sisters Doris and Hazel. Will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Mr. White was a member of St. Alfred's Church. Weldon "Whitey" was a retired employee of General Motors. Mr. White is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. until Wednesday at 10:30 am. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church at 11 am. Cremation. Visiting hours are Monday 7-9 pm and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Vigil prayers will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 3 pm. Memorial remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. "Rest in peace, dad."

Weldon — Elsie Burke. Elsie was born 4 Mar 1924; died 27 Aug 2005, St Catharines General Hospital, St Catharines, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Gordon — Sophie .... [Group Sheet]

Girvan married Myrna Cecilia LeBlanc (daughter of Hance John LeBlanc and Louise Irene Bourgeois) [Group Sheet]

Mary — Lorenzo Joseph Leger. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth — Paul Joseph Landry. [Group Sheet]

Lois — Evan Estabrooks. [Group Sheet]

Murray married Sheila Marie Brown [Group Sheet]

Murray — Pierrette Doiron. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: Oct 2012, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Furlong Jones Funeral Home

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Norena"Nonie" White
1933-2010
The death of Norena (Nonie) White, age 77, of River Hebert, occurred at the Moncton City Hospital on Thursday, October 14, 2010.
Born in River Hebert, she was a daughter of the late Amos and Frances (Burbine) Melanson.
A member of St. Paul's Church, River Hebert, she was an avid country music fan and enjoyed Bingo and Bowling.
Nonie will be sadly missed by her son Eric (Lola) Melanson, River Hebert, a step-son Wayne (Yulanda), Mississauga, and a step daughter, Susan, Hamilton; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Alice Spence, River Hebert  and Jeannette (Gerald) Hatfield, Amherst.  She was predeceased by her 1st husband, Lester Ward in 1975 and her second husband, Orel White in 2007,  by a brother Harold Melanson, a sister Evelyn Spicer and by step-sons, Larry, Michael and Kenny.
Nonie's remains have been cremated under the direction of the Furlong Jones Funeral Home, River Hebert from where visitation will be held on Sunday, October 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm  with Parish Prayers at 8 PM.  Funeral mass will be celebrated from St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, River Hebert on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 11 am, burial in St. Denis Cemetery, Minudie.   
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Norena — Lester Ward. Lester died 1975. [Group Sheet]

Norena — Orel White. Orel died 2007. [Group Sheet]

Evelyn — ... Spicer. ... died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Alice — ... Spence. [Group Sheet]

Jeannette — Gerald Hatfield. [Group Sheet]