Our Maritime Ties
Julien Comeau
1887 - 1976 (89 years)1. Julien Comeau was born 5 Feb 1887, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 2 May 1976; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 5 Nov 1887, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1901, sub-division of Cap Pelé and Leger Brook, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1911, Lower Cove Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Jun 1911; coal miner
- Occupation: Mar 1912; miner
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Alfred Landry and Rosanne Comeau.
Census:
He is found with his parents and three of his siblings on this census.
Census:
He is found with his wife and two of their children.Julien married Laura Babin\Burbine 17 Oct 1904, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Laura (daughter of John Babin\Burbine and Natalie Comeau) was born 4 Aug 1886, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 9 Oct 1950, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 12 Oct 1950, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Nellie Viola Comeau was born 10 Feb 1905, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 May 1932; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 3. Jessie\Jenie Mary Comeau was born 6 Dec 1906; died 14 May 1910, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried May 1910, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 4. Frederick Comeau was born 14 May 1908; died Bef 1911.
- 5. Howard Julien Comeau was born 28 Dec 1909, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 17 Dec 1949, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 20 Dec 1949, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 6. Beatrice Mable (Mable) Comeau was born 12 Mar 1912, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Abt 2000.
- 7. Frederic Comeau was born 21 Dec 1913; died 5 Sep 1987; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 8. Annie Irene Comeau was born 4 Feb 1916, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 23 Dec 2008, Leisure World Nursing Home, Scarborough, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 9. Ernest Comeau was born 8 May 1917; died 14 Jul 1991; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 10. Dorothy Comeau was born 24 Jul 1919, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Oct 1944, Highland View Hospital, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 28 Oct 1944, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 2
2. Nellie Viola Comeau (1.Julien1) was born 10 Feb 1905, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 May 1932; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 16 Apr 1905, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Jan 1921; housekeeper
- Residence: Jan 1921, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Israel Comeau and Gussie Terrio.Nellie married Frederick Bourgeois 11 Jan 1921, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Frederick (son of Edward Bourgeois and Mary Jane White) was born 7 Nov 1898, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 Sep 1974; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
3. Jessie\Jenie Mary Comeau (1.Julien1) was born 6 Dec 1906; died 14 May 1910, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried May 1910, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 9 Dec 1906, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Emilien Boudreau and Mrs Comeau.
Died:
She was 3 years old when she died.4. Frederick Comeau (1.Julien1) was born 14 May 1908; died Bef 1911. Other Events:
- Baptised: 28 Jun 1908, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Alfd. Brine and Natalie Babin.
Died:
He does not appear on the 1911 Canadian census with his family and it is assumed that he died by the date the census was taken at the end of June 1911.-note by A.Owen5. Howard Julien Comeau (1.Julien1) was born 28 Dec 1909, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 17 Dec 1949, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 20 Dec 1949, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: police officer
- Baptised: 30 Jan 1910, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Lower Cove Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Oct 1935, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; miner
- Residence: Oct 1935, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Edmund LeBlanc and Beatrice White.
Census:
He appears on this census with his parents and an older sister.Howard married Jessie Florence Smith 14 Oct 1935, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Jessie (daughter of Benton Smith and Mildred Taggart) was born Abt 1914, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Beverly Comeau
- 12. Harlan Comeau
- 13. Catherine Comeau
6. Beatrice Mable (Mable) Comeau (1.Julien1) was born 12 Mar 1912, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Abt 2000. Other Events:
- Occupation: Jan 1928, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; housekeeping
- Residence: Jan 1928, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Beatrice married George VanSnick 9 Jan 1928, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. George was born Abt 1909, Inverness, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Feb 1996; was buried , St Thomas Aquinas Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. George VanSnick, Jr was born Abt 1929, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 19 Jun 2012, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 22 Jun 2012, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 15. Howard VanSnick
- 16. Roger VanSnick
- 17. Louis VanSnick
- 18. Peter VanSnick
- 19. Robert VanSnick
- 20. Genevieve VanSnick
- 21. Joan VanSnick
- 22. Grace VanSnick
- 23. Rose Marie VanSnick
- 24. Catherine VanSnick
- 25. Kenneth VanSnick died Bef Jun 2012.
7. Frederic Comeau (1.Julien1) was born 21 Dec 1913; died 5 Sep 1987; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 22 Jan 1914, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His sponsor was Mrs Fred Comeau.Frederic married Rose (Rosie) Scopie 8 Feb 1937. Rose (daughter of Frank Scopie and Frances Barrett) was born 1919; died 12 Oct 2006, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 16 Oct 2006, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 26. Dianne Comeau
- 27. son#1 Comeau was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 28. son#2 Comeau was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 29. Wayne Comeau
- 30. Gornald Comeau
- 31. Laura Comeau died 2006.
- 32. Bernard Comeau died 2006.
8. Annie Irene Comeau (1.Julien1) was born 4 Feb 1916, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 23 Dec 2008, Leisure World Nursing Home, Scarborough, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 12 Mar 1916, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 24 Dec 2008, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Amherst Daily News
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godmother was Mrs John Burbine.
Obituary:
Obituary
Annie Smith
Passed on: December 23rd, 2008
SCARBOROUGH, Ont. – The death of Annie I. Smith,92, of Scarborough occurred at the Leisure World Nursing Home in Scarborough on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008. Born in Joggins, she was a daughter of the late Julian and Laura (Burbine) Comeau. Annie was a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, and a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Joggins Branch. Annie will be sadly missed by daughters Eleanor (Peter) Wesley, Saint John, N.B., Nellie, (Melvin) Holden, Toronto, Sally Logue, Toronto, Sharon (Larry) Toupanzenie, Montreal, Dorothy Kenney, Toronto, Marilyn (Jim) Kyle, Saint John, N.B., and Susan Squires, Toronto; sons Kenneth, River Hebert, Gerald (Myrna), Toronto and Robert (Pat), Moncton; many grandchildren, great- and great-greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Smith in 1979, and by a son Doug. Annie’s remains have been entrusted into the care of the Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church Street, Amherst(667-8777). Her remains will be transferred to Amherst to await a graveside service in the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Cemetery, Ragged Reef, in the spring. www.furlongjones.ca
Buried:
Her burial took place in the spring of 2009.Annie — Robert Smith. Robert died 1979. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Eleanor Smith
- 34. Nellie Smith
- 35. Sally Smith
- 36. Sharon Smith
- 37. Dorothy Smith
- 38. Marilyn Smith
- 39. Susan Smith
- 40. Kenneth Smith
- 41. Gerald Smith
- 42. Robert Smith
- 43. Doug Smith died Bef Dec 2008.
9. Ernest Comeau (1.Julien1) was born 8 May 1917; died 14 Jul 1991; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 8 Jul 1917, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Mrs Clarence Babin and Frank Babin.Ernest married Dorothy Marguerite Legere 26 Oct 1937, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Dorothy was born 1916; died 7 Oct 1996; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 44. Donald Comeau was born 1939; died 1939; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
10. Dorothy Comeau (1.Julien1) was born 24 Jul 1919, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Oct 1944, Highland View Hospital, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 28 Oct 1944, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Baptised: 15 Aug 1919
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Damien White and Mrs Damien White.
Died:
Rosie Scopie had told Scott's mother the story of Dorothy's untimely death after developing complications following a tooth extraction. - from Scott Brown, April 2013Dorothy married Basil Bourgeois 1 Feb 1939, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 3
11. Beverly Comeau (5.Howard2, 1.Julien1) 12. Harlan Comeau (5.Howard2, 1.Julien1) 13. Catherine Comeau (5.Howard2, 1.Julien1) Catherine — Garnet McEachern. [Group Sheet]
14. George VanSnick, Jr (6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) was born Abt 1929, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 19 Jun 2012, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 22 Jun 2012, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Obituary: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Furlong-Jones Funeral Home
- Occupation: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; coal miner at Green Crow Mine
- Occupation: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; coal miner in the River Hebert Mine
- Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; foreman at the Atlantic Galvanizers Division
- Occupation: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; opener and operator of Sonny's Groceries General Store for 30 years
Notes:
Obituary:
Obituary
George VanSnick Jr.
1928-2012
George VanSnick Jr., age 83, of River Hebert, passed away unexpectedly at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Tuesday, June 19, 2012.
Born in Joggins, he was a son of the late George and Mabel (Comeau) VanSnick.
George worked as a Coal Miner in the River Hebert Mine and the Joggins Green Crow. After the River Hebert Mine closed, he worked as the Foreman at the Atlantic Galvanizers Division in Amherst, then opened and operated Sonny's Groceries General Store in River Hebert for 30 years. He was a well known and well liked member of his communities. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was a member of the Joggins Legion. Â
He will be sadly missed by his wife Elsie (Gauthreau), Amherst; 5 sons, Gerald (Debbie), Amherst, Keith(Cheryl), Joggins, Mike (Julie), Lower Maccan, Wade (Marcy) and Richard, both of Amherst; a daughter Sandra Vance (Ray Baker), Amherst, several grandchildren and great grandchildren; 5 brothers Howard (Doris) Joggins, Roger (Violet) Joggins, Louis, Lr. Maccan, Peter, River Hebert and Robert (Josephine) Shediac; 5 sisters,Genevieve Willigar, Parrsboro, Joan Burbine, River Hebert, Grace(Lawson) Vance, Joggins, Rose Marie (Ron) Cormier, Amherst, Catherine(Phillip) MacKenzie, Lr. Sackville; several nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to his dear friend Gretol Stevens and her family for their help & support with George over the past few years.
He was predeceased by infant brother Kenneth and 2 grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, River Hebert where the visiting hours will take place on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, Joggins, Father Vernon Driscoll officiating on Friday, June 22, 2012 at 10 am, followed by burial in the parish cemetery.
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George — Elsie Gauthreau. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 45. Gerald VanSnick
- 46. Keith VanSnick
- 47. Mike VanSnick
- 48. Wade VanSnick
- 49. Richard VanSnick
- 50. Sandra VanSnick
15. Howard VanSnick (6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) Howard — Doris .... [Group Sheet]
16. Roger VanSnick (6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) Roger — Violet .... [Group Sheet]
17. Louis VanSnick (6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) 18. Peter VanSnick (6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) 19. Robert VanSnick (6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) Robert — Josephine .... [Group Sheet]
20. Genevieve VanSnick (6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) Genevieve — ... Willigar. [Group Sheet]
21. Joan VanSnick (6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) Joan — ... Burbine. [Group Sheet]
22. Grace VanSnick (6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) Grace — Lawson Vance. [Group Sheet]
23. Rose Marie VanSnick (6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) Rose — Ron Cormier. [Group Sheet]
24. Catherine VanSnick (6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) Catherine — Phillip MacKenzie. [Group Sheet]
25. Kenneth VanSnick (6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) died Bef Jun 2012. 26. Dianne Comeau (7.Frederic2, 1.Julien1) Dianne — Cecil Brown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 51. Scott Brown
27. son#1 Comeau (7.Frederic2, 1.Julien1) was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Notes:
Died:
He died an infant.28. son#2 Comeau (7.Frederic2, 1.Julien1) was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Notes:
Died:
He died an infant.29. Wayne Comeau (7.Frederic2, 1.Julien1) Wayne — Elieen .... [Group Sheet]
30. Gornald Comeau (7.Frederic2, 1.Julien1) Gornald — Ruby McKinnon. (daughter of John Gordon McKinnon and Flora Vienneau) [Group Sheet]
31. Laura Comeau (7.Frederic2, 1.Julien1) died 2006. Laura — Ernest .... [Group Sheet]
32. Bernard Comeau (7.Frederic2, 1.Julien1) died 2006. 33. Eleanor Smith (8.Annie2, 1.Julien1) Eleanor — Peter Wesley. [Group Sheet]
34. Nellie Smith (8.Annie2, 1.Julien1) Nellie — Melvin Holden. [Group Sheet]
35. Sally Smith (8.Annie2, 1.Julien1) Sally — ... Logue. [Group Sheet]
36. Sharon Smith (8.Annie2, 1.Julien1) Sharon — Larry Toupanzenie. [Group Sheet]
37. Dorothy Smith (8.Annie2, 1.Julien1) Dorothy — ... Kenney. [Group Sheet]
38. Marilyn Smith (8.Annie2, 1.Julien1) Marilyn — Jim Kyle. [Group Sheet]
39. Susan Smith (8.Annie2, 1.Julien1) Susan — ... Squires. [Group Sheet]
40. Kenneth Smith (8.Annie2, 1.Julien1) 41. Gerald Smith (8.Annie2, 1.Julien1) Gerald — Myrna .... [Group Sheet]
42. Robert Smith (8.Annie2, 1.Julien1) Robert — Pat .... [Group Sheet]
43. Doug Smith (8.Annie2, 1.Julien1) died Bef Dec 2008. 44. Donald Comeau (9.Ernest2, 1.Julien1) was born 1939; died 1939; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 4
45. Gerald VanSnick (14.George3, 6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) Gerald — Debbie .... [Group Sheet]
46. Keith VanSnick (14.George3, 6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) Keith — Cheryl .... [Group Sheet]
47. Mike VanSnick (14.George3, 6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) Mike — Julie .... [Group Sheet]
48. Wade VanSnick (14.George3, 6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) Wade — Marcy .... [Group Sheet]
49. Richard VanSnick (14.George3, 6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) 50. Sandra VanSnick (14.George3, 6.Beatrice2, 1.Julien1) Sandra — ... Vance. [Group Sheet]
Sandra — Ray Baker. [Group Sheet]
51. Scott Brown (26.Dianne3, 7.Frederic2, 1.Julien1)