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Jude Melanson

Male 1830 - Yes, date unknown

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  1. 1.  Jude MelansonJude Melanson was born 1 Oct 1830, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

    Census:
    In family #53, he is found living with his daughter, Sarah, her husband and their young family.

    Jude married Modeste Burke 17 Jan 1850, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Modeste was born Abt 1831, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Simon J Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1861, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Sara Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point was born , Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Simon J Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jude1) was born Mar 1861, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptised: 20 Apr 1861, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Birth:
    He was aged 4 weeks when baptized on the 20th of April 1861.

    Baptised:
    His godparents are William Holmes and Flora Bourque.

    Simon married Frances (Fanny) Como 3 Feb 1887, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Frances (daughter of Charles Como and Julianne (Julia) Burke) was born Jun 1863; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Sara MelansonSara Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jude1) was born , Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptised: 9 Jul 1864, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
    • Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Census:
    In family #53, she appears with her husband and their three young children. Her father is living with them.

    Sara married Jude Loronge Comeau 30 Jan 1888, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Jude (son of Charles Como and Julianne (Julia) Burke) was born 6 Nov 1864; died 10 Dec 1954, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 13 Dec 1954, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. Laura May Comeau  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 May 1890; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 5. Beatrice Comeau  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Nov 1891, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 24 Jul 1969; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    3. 6. James Comeau  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Feb 1893, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Laura May ComeauLaura May Comeau Descendancy chart to this point (3.Sara2, 1.Jude1) was born 8 May 1890; died Yes, date unknown.

    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]


  2. 5.  Beatrice ComeauBeatrice Comeau Descendancy chart to this point (3.Sara2, 1.Jude1) was born 1 Nov 1891, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 24 Jul 1969; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 7. Basil Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 May 1914; died Bef Mar 2013.
    2. 8. Eugene Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Sep 1915, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Mar 2013.
    3. 9. Eileen Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Oct 1917; died Bef Apr 1978.
    4. 10. Helen Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point died Mar 2013.
    5. 11. Doris Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef Apr 1978.
    6. 12. Muriel Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef Apr 1978.
    7. 13. Carlisle Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef Apr 1978.
    8. 14. Clair WIlfred (Pooch) Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Apr 1924, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 2 Sep 2011, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried Sep 2011, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    9. 15. A Dara Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jan 1929, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 17 Mar 2013, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried spring 2013, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    10. 16. Jude Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point
    11. 17. Lorraine Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point was born , River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 Jul 2015, All Saints Hospital, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2 Aug 2015, Rodney Cemetery, Rodney, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    12. 18. Ivan Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef Apr 1978.

  3. 6.  James ComeauJames Comeau Descendancy chart to this point (3.Sara2, 1.Jude1) was born 15 Feb 1893, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    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.



Generation: 4

  1. 7.  Basil Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Beatrice3, 3.Sara2, 1.Jude1) was born 2 May 1914; died Bef Mar 2013.

    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.


  2. 8.  Eugene Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Beatrice3, 3.Sara2, 1.Jude1) was born 9 Sep 1915, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Mar 2013.

    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]


  3. 9.  Eileen Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Beatrice3, 3.Sara2, 1.Jude1) was born 10 Oct 1917; died Bef Apr 1978.

    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.


  4. 10.  Helen Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Beatrice3, 3.Sara2, 1.Jude1) died Mar 2013.

    Other Events:

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

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


  5. 11.  Doris Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Beatrice3, 3.Sara2, 1.Jude1) died Bef Apr 1978.

  6. 12.  Muriel Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Beatrice3, 3.Sara2, 1.Jude1) died Bef Apr 1978.

  7. 13.  Carlisle Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Beatrice3, 3.Sara2, 1.Jude1) died Bef Apr 1978.

  8. 14.  Clair WIlfred (Pooch) MelansonClair WIlfred (Pooch) Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Beatrice3, 3.Sara2, 1.Jude1) was born 23 Apr 1924, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 2 Sep 2011, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried Sep 2011, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 19. Roddie Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef Sep 2011.
    2. 20. Billy Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 21. Reggie Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 22. Peter Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 23. Johnny Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 24. Theresa Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 25. Albertine Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 15.  A Dara MelansonA Dara Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Beatrice3, 3.Sara2, 1.Jude1) was born 22 Jan 1929, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 17 Mar 2013, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried spring 2013, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 26. Barbara (Barb) Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 16.  Jude Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Beatrice3, 3.Sara2, 1.Jude1)

  11. 17.  Lorraine Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Beatrice3, 3.Sara2, 1.Jude1) was born , River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 Jul 2015, All Saints Hospital, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2 Aug 2015, Rodney Cemetery, Rodney, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 27. Betty Clark  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Thomas Clark  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 29. Leo Clark  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 18.  Ivan Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Beatrice3, 3.Sara2, 1.Jude1) died Bef Apr 1978.


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