Our Maritime Ties
Martha Jane Ericson
1875 - 1959 (83 years)1. Martha Jane Ericson was born 31 Aug 1875; died 9 Apr 1959. Martha married Manford Glendower Sobey 9 Jan 1901. Manford (son of Joseph Pope Sobey and Sarah Ann Strang) was born 1 Aug 1868; died 24 Sep 1946, , Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Alice Alma Sobey was born 21 Oct 1901, Maple Glen, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 13 Feb 1944.
- 3. Robert Walace Sobey was born 13 Feb 1903; died Bef Aug 2003.
- 4. Walter Edward Sobey was born 2 Jul 1904, Maple Glen, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Aug 2003.
- 5. Eric Sobey was born 16 Feb 1906, Maple Glen, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 20 Nov 1977; was buried , ? Cemetery, , , Maine, United States.
- 6. Clarence Sobey was born 1 Apr 1908; died 2 Sep 1975.
- 7. Gordon Manfred Sobey was born 24 Mar 1910; died 20 Jan 1990.
- 8. Colson John Sobey was born 2 Dec 1912, Maple Glen, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 10 Aug 2003, Miramichi, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Lower Derby Baptist Church Cemetery, Lower Derby, , New Brunswick, Canada.
- 9. child1 Sobey was born Abt 1915.
- 10. child2 Sobey was born Abt 1915.
- 11. Eldon Kenneth Sobey was born 3 May 1917; died Bef Aug 2003.
- 12. Roy Gerald Sobey was born 18 Apr 1920, Maple Glen, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 13 Jan 2004, Miramichi, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Maple Glen Cemetery, Maple Glen, , New Brunswick, Canada.
- 13. Ray Sobey was born 18 Apr 1920.
Generation: 2
2. Alice Alma Sobey (1.Martha1) was born 21 Oct 1901, Maple Glen, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 13 Feb 1944. 3. Robert Walace Sobey (1.Martha1) was born 13 Feb 1903; died Bef Aug 2003. 4. Walter Edward Sobey (1.Martha1) was born 2 Jul 1904, Maple Glen, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Aug 2003. Walter — Ina Kathleen Sobey. Ina (daughter of Charles Albert Sobey and Mary Anna MacCormack) was born 7 Dec 1907; died 27 Mar 2001, Miramichi, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. George Beverly Sobey
- 15. Iona Sobey
- 16. Donna Marion Sobey was born Abt 1932, Maple Glen, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 Jul 2004, Miramichi, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 8 Jul 2004, Maple Glen Cemetery, Maple Glen, , New Brunswick, Canada.
- 17. Audrey Sobey
- 18. Boyd Walter Sobey
- 19. Eleanor Sobey
- 20. Ruth Sobey died Bef Jul 2004.
- 21. Vance Edward Sobey was born 3 Jun 1946; died Bef Jul 2004.
- 22. Infant Sobey
- 23. Kenneth Wendel Sobey was born 22 Jun 1950; died Bef Jul 2004.
5. Eric Sobey (1.Martha1) was born 16 Feb 1906, Maple Glen, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 20 Nov 1977; was buried , ? Cemetery, , , Maine, United States. Eric married Elizabeth Reynolds 1935. Elizabeth was born 18 Dec 1915, , , Maine, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. Mervin Eric Sobey
- 25. Edgar Martin Sobey
- 26. Myron Earl Sobey
6. Clarence Sobey (1.Martha1) was born 1 Apr 1908; died 2 Sep 1975. Clarence — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 27. Cecil Allen Sobey
- 28. Budd Arnold Sobey
- 29. Arnold Clarence Sobey
7. Gordon Manfred Sobey (1.Martha1) was born 24 Mar 1910; died 20 Jan 1990. Gordon — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. Ashley Alan Sobey
- 31. Wilson Gordon Sobey
- 32. Cameron Blake Sobey
8. Colson John Sobey (1.Martha1) was born 2 Dec 1912, Maple Glen, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 10 Aug 2003, Miramichi, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Lower Derby Baptist Church Cemetery, Lower Derby, , New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Misc: Aug 2003; 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren
Notes:
Obituary:
Obituary
The death of the late Colson John Sobey husband of the late Annie Sobey of 5283 Route 108, Lower Derby, NB, occurred on Sunday, August 10, 2003 at the Miramichi Senior Citizen Home at the age of 90. Born in Maple Glen, NB, he was the son of the late Manfred and May (Ericson) Sobey.
Colson is survived by: two sons: Eugene (Carmel) of Lower Derby, NB; Newton (Linda) of Truro, NS; two daughters: Wendy Hayden (Rev. Rick) of Scarborough, ON; Bonnie Doak (Jerry) of Doaktown, NB; one brother: Roy Sobey (Merle) of Maple Glen, NB; 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by: one sister: Alma and six brothers: Robert, Walter, Clarence, Eric, Gordon, and Eldon.
The family received visitors at Bell's Funeral Home, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Service was held from the Lower Derby Baptist Church on Wednesday at 1 PM with Rev. Rick Hayden officiating. Pianist was Betty Weatherby, Solo "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" was rendered by Shirley Estey and congregational hymn was "Amazing Grace." Active pallbearers were: Chuck Plaxton, Zack Savary and grandsons Dean and Ray Sobey, Matthew Doak, Timothy Hayden. Burial followed in the Lower Derby Baptist Church Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Lower Derby Baptist Church.
Funeral arrangements were under the care of Bell's Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB. Telephone: (506) 622-3600.
http://www.bellsfh.com/Colson — Annie Dawson. Annie died Aug 1992. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Colson Eugene Sobey
- 34. Newton Lorne Sobey
- 35. Wendy Sobey
- 36. Bonnie Sobey
9. child1 Sobey (1.Martha1) was born Abt 1915. 10. child2 Sobey (1.Martha1) was born Abt 1915. 11. Eldon Kenneth Sobey (1.Martha1) was born 3 May 1917; died Bef Aug 2003. Eldon — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. Calvin Eldon Sobey
- 38. Scott Russell Sobey
- 39. Darren Gordon Sobey
12. Roy Gerald Sobey (1.Martha1) was born 18 Apr 1920, Maple Glen, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 13 Jan 2004, Miramichi, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Maple Glen Cemetery, Maple Glen, , New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: an empolyee of Dept of Natural Resources
- Residence: Aug 2003, Maple Glen, , New Brunswick, Canada
- Misc: Jan 2004; 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; granddaughter, Jennifer Ross Makhan
- Misc: Jan 2004; predeased by two stepsisters, Ada and Margaret
- Residence: Jan 2004, Maple Glen, , New Brunswick, Canada
- Obituary: 19 Jan 2004, Miramichi, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; Miramichi Leader
Notes:
Obituary:
Obituary
The death of Roy Gerald Sobey, husband of Merle (Harris) Sobey, of 1030 Route 435 Hwy., Maple Glen, NB, occurred at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, January 13, 2004, at the age of 83.
Born in Maple Glen, Roy was the son of the late Manford and Mae (Erickson) Sobey. He attended The Boom Road Pentecostal Church, and was retired from the Department of Natural Resources.
Roy is survived by his wife, Merle, and one daughter, Joan Ross, of Miramichi; two sons, Kerry, of Maple Glen; and Glen (Theresa), of Barrie, ON; 10 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Roy is the last surviving member of his immediate family.
He is predeceased by one son, Reginald, and seven brothers: Clarence, Walter, Eric, Robert, Gordon, Eldon, and Colson; one sister, Alma, and two stepsisters, Ada and Margaret.
Visitation was held at Bell's Funeral Home, on Thursday, from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral service was held on Friday, January 16, at 11 a.m. from the Sterling Bell Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Fred Williams officiating, assisted by Pastor Tom Ettinger. Tribute/Eulogy was done by granddaughter, Jennifer Ross Makhan. Organist and soloist, Mary Matheson, rendered My Savior First Of All, and Good Night Down Here, Good Morning Up There. Congregational and choir hymns were: In The Garden and I'll Fly Away.
Active pallbearers were: Fred Street, Gary Allison, Robert and Robbie Ross, Kevin and Kirk Sobey.
Burial will take place in the Maple Glen Cemetery later in the spring. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Bell's Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB E1V 1N9. Telephone 506-622-3600.Roy — Ruby Harris. Ruby was born CA 1921, Broom Road, , New Brunswick, canada; died 28 Aug 2012, Miramichi, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 31 Aug 2012, Maple Glen Cemetery, Maple Glen, , New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 40. Glen Sobey
- 41. Reginal Roy Sobey was born 25 Jul 1950; died 12 Feb 1992.
- 42. Kerry Lee Sobey
- 43. Joan Sobey
13. Ray Sobey (1.Martha1) was born 18 Apr 1920.
Generation: 3
14. George Beverly Sobey (4.Walter2, 1.Martha1) George — Ruth ?. [Group Sheet]
15. Iona Sobey (4.Walter2, 1.Martha1) Iona — ? Redmond. [Group Sheet]
16. Donna Marion Sobey (4.Walter2, 1.Martha1) was born Abt 1932, Maple Glen, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 Jul 2004, Miramichi, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 8 Jul 2004, Maple Glen Cemetery, Maple Glen, , New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Obituary: Bell's Funeral Home
- Occupation: a stenographer and missionary
- Residence: Maple Glen, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Obituary:
Obituary
The death of Donna Marion Sobey of Maple Glen, NB occurred at the Mount Saint Joseph Nursing Home, Miramichi , NB on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at the age of 72. Born in Maple Glen, NB , Donna was the daughter of the late Walter and Ina Sobey.
Donna was a retired stenographer and did missionary work for 25 years.
Survived by three sisters: Iona Redmond of South Nelson, NB, Eleanor Geikie of Newcastle, NB and Audrey Sobey of Maple Glen, NB. Two brothers: George (Ruth) and Boyd (Joan) all of Maple Glen, NB.and several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by: one sister Ruth and two brothers: Vance and Wendall.
Visitation was held at Bell's Funeral Home, on Tuesday, July 7, 2004 from 2-4 & 7-9. Funeral Service was held from the Sterling Bell Memorial Chapel on Thursday, April 8, 2004 at @ P.M. with Gordon Hazelwood and Jim Abbot officiating. Organist: Veralynn Harrison. Congregational Hymns: Precious Thought My Father Knowth and Only Remembered. Active Pallbearers: Shelton Sobey, Jim MacIntosh, Hazen Smallwood, Stephen MacDonald, Myles Sobey and Vance Sobey Jr. Burial followed in the Maple Glen Cemetery, Maple Glen, NB.
Funeral arrangements were under the care of Bell's Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB E1V 1N9 Telephone 506-622-3600
http://www.bellsfh.com/- Obituary: Bell's Funeral Home
17. Audrey Sobey (4.Walter2, 1.Martha1) 18. Boyd Walter Sobey (4.Walter2, 1.Martha1) Boyd — Joan ?. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 44. William Boyd Sobey
- 45. Corina Joyce Sobey
19. Eleanor Sobey (4.Walter2, 1.Martha1) Eleanor — ? Geikie. [Group Sheet]
20. Ruth Sobey (4.Walter2, 1.Martha1) died Bef Jul 2004. 21. Vance Edward Sobey (4.Walter2, 1.Martha1) was born 3 Jun 1946; died Bef Jul 2004. 22. Infant Sobey (4.Walter2, 1.Martha1) 23. Kenneth Wendel Sobey (4.Walter2, 1.Martha1) was born 22 Jun 1950; died Bef Jul 2004. 24. Mervin Eric Sobey (5.Eric2, 1.Martha1) 25. Edgar Martin Sobey (5.Eric2, 1.Martha1) 26. Myron Earl Sobey (5.Eric2, 1.Martha1) Myron married Georgette Sawtelle [Group Sheet]
27. Cecil Allen Sobey (6.Clarence2, 1.Martha1) 28. Budd Arnold Sobey (6.Clarence2, 1.Martha1) 29. Arnold Clarence Sobey (6.Clarence2, 1.Martha1) 30. Ashley Alan Sobey (7.Gordon2, 1.Martha1) 31. Wilson Gordon Sobey (7.Gordon2, 1.Martha1) 32. Cameron Blake Sobey (7.Gordon2, 1.Martha1) 33. Colson Eugene Sobey (8.Colson2, 1.Martha1) Colson — Carmel ?. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 46. Dean Sobey
- 47. Ray Sobey
34. Newton Lorne Sobey (8.Colson2, 1.Martha1) Newton married Linda Curtis [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 48. J J Sobey
- 49. Rachel Sobey
- 50. Daniel Newton Sobey
35. Wendy Sobey (8.Colson2, 1.Martha1) Wendy — Rev Rick Hayden. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 51. Heidi Hayden
- 52. Amy Hayden
- 53. Timothy Hayden
36. Bonnie Sobey (8.Colson2, 1.Martha1) Bonnie — Jerry Doak. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 54. Matthew Doak
37. Calvin Eldon Sobey (11.Eldon2, 1.Martha1) 38. Scott Russell Sobey (11.Eldon2, 1.Martha1) 39. Darren Gordon Sobey (11.Eldon2, 1.Martha1) 40. Glen Sobey (12.Roy2, 1.Martha1) Glen — Theresa ?. [Group Sheet]
41. Reginal Roy Sobey (12.Roy2, 1.Martha1) was born 25 Jul 1950; died 12 Feb 1992. Reginal — Kathy ?. [Group Sheet]
42. Kerry Lee Sobey (12.Roy2, 1.Martha1) 43. Joan Sobey (12.Roy2, 1.Martha1) Joan — ? Ross. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 4
44. William Boyd Sobey (18.Boyd3, 4.Walter2, 1.Martha1) William — Kim Blanchard. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 55. David Sobey
- 56. Sarah Sobey
William — Sandra Luella Hirons. [Group Sheet]
45. Corina Joyce Sobey (18.Boyd3, 4.Walter2, 1.Martha1) 46. Dean Sobey (33.Colson3, 8.Colson2, 1.Martha1) 47. Ray Sobey (33.Colson3, 8.Colson2, 1.Martha1) 48. J J Sobey (34.Newton3, 8.Colson2, 1.Martha1) J married Andre Poliquin [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 57. Liam Poliquin
- 58. Ryse Poliquin
49. Rachel Sobey (34.Newton3, 8.Colson2, 1.Martha1) Rachel — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 59. Harley Hamilton
- 60. Salem Hamilton
- 61. Vienna Hamilton
- 62. Kage Hamilton
50. Daniel Newton Sobey (34.Newton3, 8.Colson2, 1.Martha1) 51. Heidi Hayden (35.Wendy3, 8.Colson2, 1.Martha1) 52. Amy Hayden (35.Wendy3, 8.Colson2, 1.Martha1) 53. Timothy Hayden (35.Wendy3, 8.Colson2, 1.Martha1) 54. Matthew Doak (36.Bonnie3, 8.Colson2, 1.Martha1)