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Our Maritime Ties
Madeleine Genevieve (Jennie) (Jane) Downey
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1. Madeleine Genevieve (Jennie) (Jane) Downey was born 2 Aug 1882, St Andrews, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 29 Apr 1948, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried May 1948, St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Other Events:
- Occupation: housewife
- Baptised: 2 Oct 1882, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Residence: Sep 1900, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Jude Cormier and Madeleine Cormier.
Died:
Her death was reported by Herbert White, her son.Madeleine married Wilfred White 10 Sep 1900, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Wilfred (son of Calixte\Euchariste LeBlanc\White and Flavie Landry) was born 24 Apr 1875, Memramcook, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 23 Oct 1938. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Mary Rita (Rita) White
was born 19 Dec 1900, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Apr 2001, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 3. Gertrude M (Gertie) White
was born 2 Jan 1903, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 May 1985, Moncton Hospital, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried May 1985, Holy Rosary RC Cemetery, Middle Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 4. Herbert White
was born , Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1985.
- 5. Arthur Joseph White
was born 1914, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 12 Sep 2010, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 2
2. Mary Rita (Rita) White
(1.Madeleine1) was born 19 Dec 1900, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Apr 2001, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 10 Feb 1901
- Occupation: Dec 1928, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada; maid
- Residence: May 1985, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godmother was Celina Downey.Mary married James Cuvelier 30 Aug 1920, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. James was born 1898, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 13 Dec 1925, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Mary married William Joseph Negus 5 Dec 1928, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. William (son of Frank Negus and Mary Nelligan) was born 17 Mar 1899, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 12 Mar 1934, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 14 Mar 1934, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
3. Gertrude M (Gertie) White
(1.Madeleine1) was born 2 Jan 1903, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 May 1985, Moncton Hospital, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried May 1985, Holy Rosary RC Cemetery, Middle Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
Other Events:
- Residence: Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: Dec 1919, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; a clerk
- Residence: Dec 1919, 25 Bloomfield Street, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: May 1985; an unknown newspaper
Gertrude married Joseph Moise (Moses) LeBlanc\White 22 Sep 1919, St Joseph's RC Church, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Joseph (son of Anselme\Samuel LeBlanc and Natalie (Tilley) LeBlanc) was born 28 Nov 1899, Little Cape, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 11 Apr 1996; was buried , Holy Rosary RC Cemetery, Middle Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 6. Margaret LeBlanc
was born 11 Oct 1920, Middle Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 2 Oct 2010, Pugwash, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 7. Jean LeBlanc
was born 1924; died 1930; was buried , Holy Rosary RC Cemetery, Middle Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 8. Phyllis LeBlanc
- 9. Eileen LeBlanc
was born 1927; died 1927; was buried , Holy Rosary RC Cemetery, Middle Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 10. Rita LeBlanc
was born 1920's; died 1990's.
- 11. Donald LeBlanc
- 12. Helen Louise LeBlanc
was born 16 Mar 1935; died 26 Nov 2011, Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, , Ontario, Canada.
- 13. Robert (Bob) LeBlanc
was born 18 May 1938, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1996, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Aug 1997, Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill, , Ontario, Canada.
- 14. Jean-Anne LeBlanc
- 15. David LeBlanc
was born 19 Mar 1945, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 28 Feb 1975, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada.
4. Herbert White (1.Madeleine1) was born , Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1985.
Other Events:
- Occupation: Jan 1929, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; carpenter
- Residence: Jan 1929, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Herbert married Mary Patterson 30 Jan 1929, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of Alexander Patterson and Elizabeth ...) was born 1909, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1984. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. Lois Rita White
was born Abt 1929, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 15 Jul 2007, Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 17. Jack White
died Bef Jul 2007.
- 18. Donald White
died Bef Jul 2007.
5. Arthur Joseph White
(1.Madeleine1) was born 1914, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 12 Sep 2010, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Other Events:
- Occupation: Jun 1935, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; carpenter
- Residence: May 1985, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
- Obituary: Sep 2010, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Furlong-Jones Funeral Home
Notes:
Obituary:
Obituary
Arthur J White
1914-2010
Arthur Joseph White, age 96, of Amherst, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 12, 2010.
He is survived by his 3 sons, John, Amherst, Douglas (Mona), Toronto, Gerald (Alice), Pennsylvania; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Edmee Dupuis in 1977 as well as several brothers and sisters.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). At Arthur's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private burial will take place in the Amherst Cemetery.
www.furlongjones.ca
Arthur married Edmée Mable Dupuis 29 Jun 1935, St Charles Church, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Edmée (daughter of Dominic Dupuis and Evangeline Legere) was born Abt 1915, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1977. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. John White
- 20. Douglas White
- 21. Gerald White
Generation: 3
6. Margaret LeBlanc (3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1) was born 11 Oct 1920, Middle Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 2 Oct 2010, Pugwash, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Other Events:
- Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; hostess at Fort Cumberland Hotel for many years
- Residence: May 1985, Port Howe, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: Oct 2010, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; www.inmemoriam.ca
Notes:
Obituary:
Obituary
Margaret Melanson
Surrounded by her family, Margaret M. Melanson, age 89, of Port Howe, formerly of Amherst, passed away peacefully at the East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash on Saturday,October 2, 2010.
Born in Middle Sackville, NB, she was a daughter of the late Moses and Gertrude (White) LeBlanc.
Growing up, she was a member of St. Vincent's Roman Catholic Church,
Sackville, and later St. Charles Roman Catholic Church, Amherst.
Margaret was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, raising her family, as well as tending children in her home after her own had grown up. She was the hostess at the Fort Cumberland Hotel for many years Margaret enjoyed fishing, clamming, gardening, camping, traveling, tending to her flower beds and visits from her many friends. Upon their retirement, she and her husband Leon moved to their Cottage at Heather Beach where they enjoyed spending their time together. She always looked forward to family gatherings, especially the family reunion, enjoying the fellowship of family and friends.
She will be sadly missed by her son; Roger (Arlene), Fenwick; daughters, Carolyn Godfrey, Port Howe, Janet Pickering, Amherst, Susan Melanson, Port Howe; 7 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brother Donnie, Toronto; sisters Phyllis McKinnon, Cape Breton, Helen Vezina, Oshawa, ON, Jean Ann (Edwin) Hawkes, Edmonton, AB. She was predeceased by her husband Leon; sons Donald and John David; grandchild, Terri-Lynn; brothers, Bobby, David; sisters Rita Walsh, and Jean White.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst (902-667-8777). Visiting hours will take place at the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home from 9:30 until the time of the Funeral Mass which will be held from Holy Family Parish Church at 11 am on Wednesday, October 7,2010, Father Vernon Driscoll officiating.
Burial will take place at the St. Charles Cemetery at a later date.
Those wishing to make a donation in Margaret's memory may do so to the Liver Society, or a charity of their choice.
www.furlongjones.ca
Margaret — Leon Melanson. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. Roger Melanson
- 23. Carolyn Melanson
- 24. Janet Melanson
- 25. Susan Melanson
- 26. Donald Melanson
died Bef Oct 2010.
- 27. John David Melanson
died Bef Oct 2010.
7. Jean LeBlanc
(3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1) was born 1924; died 1930; was buried , Holy Rosary RC Cemetery, Middle Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
8. Phyllis LeBlanc (3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
Phyllis — Bernard McKinnon. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 28. Bernard McKinnon, Jr.
died Bef Jun 2012.
- 29. James McKinnon
- 30. David Patrick McKinnon
was born 25 Nov 1946, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 27 Jun 2012.
- 31. Mary Jane McKinnon
- 28. Bernard McKinnon, Jr.
9. Eileen LeBlanc
(3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1) was born 1927; died 1927; was buried , Holy Rosary RC Cemetery, Middle Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
10. Rita LeBlanc (3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1) was born 1920's; died 1990's.
Other Events:
- Residence: May 1985, Burlington, , Ontario, Canada
Rita — Fred Walsh. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 32. son1 Walsh
- 33. son2 Walsh
11. Donald LeBlanc (3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
12. Helen Louise LeBlanc (3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1) was born 16 Mar 1935; died 26 Nov 2011, Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, , Ontario, Canada.
Other Events:
- Residence: May 1985, Oshawa, , Ontario, Canada
- Obituary: Nov 2011, Oshawa, , Ontario, Canada; the website of the Oshawa Funeral Home
Notes:
Obituary:
Obituary
Helen Louise Vezina
March 16, 1935 - November 26, 2011
VEZINA, Helen
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, November 26th, 2011 with her family by her side. Devoted mother of Patrice Vezina-Webster and "Partner in crime" Nanny of Emma and Beth. Helen will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. At Helen's request there will be no service. Arrangements entrusted to the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234).
Helen — ... Vezina. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 34. Patrice Vezina
13. Robert (Bob) LeBlanc (3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1) was born 18 May 1938, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1996, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Aug 1997, Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill, , Ontario, Canada.
Other Events:
- Residence: May 1985, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
Robert — ... .... [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 35. son1 LeBlanc
- 36. son2 LeBlanc
- 37. daughter1 LeBlanc
- 38. daughter2 LeBlanc
- 39. son3 LeBlanc
- 40. son4 LeBlanc
14. Jean-Anne LeBlanc (3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
Jean-Anne — Edwin Hawks. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 41. son1 Hawks
- 42. son2 Hawks
- 41. son1 Hawks
15. David LeBlanc (3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1) was born 19 Mar 1945, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 28 Feb 1975, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada.
16. Lois Rita White (4.Herbert2, 1.Madeleine1) was born Abt 1929, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 15 Jul 2007, Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
Other Events:
- Obituary: 17 Jul 2007, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada; The Chronicle Herald
Notes:
Birth:
She was age 78 when she died in July 2007.
Obituary:
Obituary
BLACK, Lois Rita - 78, Amherst, died July 15, 2007, in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. She was a daughter of the late Herbert and Mary (Patterson) White. Surviving are daughters, Gail Gouchie, Brenda Manthorne, Vicki Logan; sons, Rev. Roderick, Paul; stepsons, Victor and Jack Black; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Rita Linney, Ivy Legere, Shirley Sampson, Debby Stewart; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Victor; brothers, Jack and Donald White. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in Christ Church, Amherst.
Lois — Victor Black. Victor died Bef Jul 2007. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. Gail Black
- 44. Brenda Black
- 45. Vicki Black
- 46. Rev. Roderick Black
- 47. Paul Black
17. Jack White (4.Herbert2, 1.Madeleine1) died Bef Jul 2007.
18. Donald White (4.Herbert2, 1.Madeleine1) died Bef Jul 2007.
19. John White (5.Arthur2, 1.Madeleine1)
20. Douglas White (5.Arthur2, 1.Madeleine1)
Douglas — Mona .... [Group Sheet]
21. Gerald White (5.Arthur2, 1.Madeleine1)
Gerald — Alice .... [Group Sheet]
Generation: 4
22. Roger Melanson (6.Margaret3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
Roger — Arlene .... [Group Sheet]
23. Carolyn Melanson (6.Margaret3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
Carolyn — ... Godfrey. [Group Sheet]
24. Janet Melanson (6.Margaret3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
Janet — ... Pickering. [Group Sheet]
25. Susan Melanson (6.Margaret3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
26. Donald Melanson (6.Margaret3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1) died Bef Oct 2010.
27. John David Melanson (6.Margaret3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1) died Bef Oct 2010.
28. Bernard McKinnon, Jr. (8.Phyllis3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1) died Bef Jun 2012.
29. James McKinnon (8.Phyllis3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
James — Rose .... [Group Sheet]
30. David Patrick McKinnon (8.Phyllis3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1) was born 25 Nov 1946, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 27 Jun 2012.
Other Events:
- Occupation: employee of Hashems Scrap Iron & Metal for many years
- Obituary: Jun 2012, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for TW Curry Parkview Chapel
- Obituary: Jun 2012, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; www.inmemoriam.ca
Notes:
Obituary:
Obituary
David MacKinnon
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, granddad ‘Pops’ and friend, David MacKinnon, on Wednesday, June 27, 2012.
David was born in Sydney, the son of the late Bernard and Phyllis (White) MacKinnon.
David was employed at Hashems Scrap Iron & Metal for many years. To us we knew him by his gentle disposition, his silly humour and always tinkering with something around the house.
David is survived by his loving wife, his soul mate and best friend of 47 years, Helen (Hill); a daughter, Phyllis (Raymond) Snow; sons, David C. (Linda), Donald, James, Patrick (Jen), David Jr. (Rachael); 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and also by a very good friend of our dad, Thomas MacEachern. David is also survived by his brother, James (Rose); sister, Mary Jane (Donnie) Landry and by several nieces and nephews and many friends.
David was predeceased by his brother, Bernard.
In honouring David’s wishes, there will be no visitation.
Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and the C.B. Palliative Care Society.
Online condolences to www.twcurry.com.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel.
David — Helen Hill. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 48. Phyllis McKinnon
- 49. David C McKinnon
- 50. Donald McKinnon
- 51. James McKinnon
- 52. Patrick McKinnon
- 53. David McKinnon, Jr.
31. Mary Jane McKinnon (8.Phyllis3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
Mary — Donnie Landry. [Group Sheet]
32. son1 Walsh (10.Rita3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
33. son2 Walsh (10.Rita3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
34. Patrice Vezina (12.Helen3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
Patrice — ... Webster. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 54. Emma Webster
- 55. Beth Webster
- 54. Emma Webster
35. son1 LeBlanc (13.Robert3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
36. son2 LeBlanc (13.Robert3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
37. daughter1 LeBlanc (13.Robert3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
38. daughter2 LeBlanc (13.Robert3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
39. son3 LeBlanc (13.Robert3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
40. son4 LeBlanc (13.Robert3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
41. son1 Hawks (14.Jean-Anne3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
42. son2 Hawks (14.Jean-Anne3, 3.Gertrude2, 1.Madeleine1)
43. Gail Black (16.Lois3, 4.Herbert2, 1.Madeleine1)
Gail — ... Gouchie. [Group Sheet]
44. Brenda Black (16.Lois3, 4.Herbert2, 1.Madeleine1)
Brenda — ... Manthorne. [Group Sheet]
45. Vicki Black (16.Lois3, 4.Herbert2, 1.Madeleine1)
Vicki — ... Logan. [Group Sheet]
46. Rev. Roderick Black (16.Lois3, 4.Herbert2, 1.Madeleine1)
47. Paul Black (16.Lois3, 4.Herbert2, 1.Madeleine1)