Our Maritime Ties
Helen Viva Field
1911 - 2012 (101 years)1. Helen Viva Field was born 11 Mar 1911, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 11 Mar 2012, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 15 Mar 2012, Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Address:
school teacher - Census: 1911, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Residence: Dec 1993, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Residence: Oct 2008, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Misc: Mar 2012; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren
- Obituary: 13 Mar 2012, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; Moncton Times & Transcript
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Obituary:
Obituary
Helen Viva Walton, of Baie Verte/Port Elgin, passed away peacefully at the Drew Nursing Home on Sunday, March 11, 2012, on her 101st birthday. Born in Port Elgin, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Leona (Allen) Field.
In earlier years, Helen was a school teacher in Westmorland County, excelling in math instruction. She was a 50 year Jewel Holder and Life Member of Fort Monckton Chapter # 11, Order of The Eastern Star. Helen was also a Past Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge. She was a longtime member of the United Church of Canada, serving for many years as treasurer for the Port Elgin, Baie Verte, Tidnsh Bridge Pastoral Charge. Helen was involved with the Baie Verte Senior Citizens spending many happy hours at the Baie Verte Hall quilting with friends. " Quilters make better comforters". Helen was often called upon to write poetry for special occasions.
Helen will be sadly missed by her two sons, Owen (Shirley), of Dartmouth, NS, and Thane (Doris), of Thunder Bay, ON; one daughter, Joyce (Ronald) Holden, of Windsor, ON; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; brother, Roderick Johnson, of Port Elgin; sister, Isabel Peacock, of Bedford, NS, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd; daughter, Norma; one grandchild in infancy; brothers, Ernest, David and Douglas, and a sister Madeline.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral and Cremation Services, 3 W Main Street, Port Elgin (538-2241), from where visitation will take place on Wednesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Fort Monckton Chapter #11, Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a service at 7 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 2 PM from the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Fernwood Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Helen may do so to The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls or a charity of your choice. Family flowers only.
www.jonesfuneralhome.caHelen married Floyd Allen Walton 22 Feb 1931, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Floyd was born 25 Jan 1903, Cadman's Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 25 Apr 1983, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1983, Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Norma Leona Walton was born 29 Sep 1930, Port Elgin, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 10 Jun 1989, Cranbrook, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 3. Joyce Elizabeth Walton
- 4. Owen Field Walton
- 5. Thane Melbourne Walton
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Generation: 2
2. Norma Leona Walton (1.Helen1) was born 29 Sep 1930, Port Elgin, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 10 Jun 1989, Cranbrook, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- AltDeath: 1989, Maple Ridge, , British Columbia, Canada
Norma married Laurence Giberson 8 Jul 1950, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Laurence was born 15 May 1929; died 1998, Kimberley, , British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 6. Dean Ralph Giberson
- 7. Nancy Joan Giberson was born 14 Sep 1952, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Jan 1953, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 8. Donna Joyce Giberson
- 9. D'Arcy Walton Giberson
- 10. Dale Stephen Giberson
Norma married Jack Martin [Group Sheet]
3. Joyce Elizabeth Walton (1.Helen1) Joyce married Lt Col (ret) Ronald Allen Holden [Group Sheet]
Children:
4. Owen Field Walton (1.Helen1) Owen married Joyce Donalda Reid [Group Sheet]
Children:
Owen married Shirley Agnes Murray [Group Sheet]
Children:
5. Thane Melbourne Walton (1.Helen1) Thane married Doris Crossman [Group Sheet]
Children:
Generation: 3
6. Dean Ralph Giberson (2.Norma2, 1.Helen1) Dean married Rosemary Wotske [Group Sheet]
7. Nancy Joan Giberson (2.Norma2, 1.Helen1) was born 14 Sep 1952, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Jan 1953, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. 8. Donna Joyce Giberson (2.Norma2, 1.Helen1) Donna married Patrick Crawford [Group Sheet]
9. D'Arcy Walton Giberson (2.Norma2, 1.Helen1) D'Arcy married Heidi Lange [Group Sheet]
Children:
10. Dale Stephen Giberson (2.Norma2, 1.Helen1) Dale married Beverley Pelser Legreely [Group Sheet]
11. Patricia Helen Holden (3.Joyce2, 1.Helen1) Patricia married Andrew Yves Eli Luc Assad [Group Sheet]
Children:
12. James Allen Holden (3.Joyce2, 1.Helen1) James — Lucinda Slawson. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. Emily Holden
13. Thomas Stanley Holden (3.Joyce2, 1.Helen1) Thomas married Jennifer Elizabeth Logan [Group Sheet]
Children:
14. Debra Leaellen Walton (4.Owen2, 1.Helen1) Debra married Paul Lebans [Group Sheet]
Children:
Debra married Eric Chittick [Group Sheet]
Debra — Gregory Lewis. [Group Sheet]
Children:
15. Lian Reid Walton (4.Owen2, 1.Helen1) Lian — Michelle McKay. [Group Sheet]
Children:
16. Luanne Agnes Walton (4.Owen2, 1.Helen1) 17. Ross Murray Walton (4.Owen2, 1.Helen1) 18. Roderick Floyd Walton (5.Thane2, 1.Helen1) Roderick married Laurie Ann Morrison [Group Sheet]
Children:
19. Bryan Thane Walton (5.Thane2, 1.Helen1) Bryan married Elan Crowley [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Taylor Bryan Walton
- 34. Jessica Walton was born 22 Sep 1992, Kenora, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1992, Kenora, , Ontario, Canada.
- 35. Lauren Elizabeth Walton
20. Kathryn Joyce Walton (5.Thane2, 1.Helen1) Kathryn — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
Kathryn married David Francis Harnden [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. Joshua Harnden was born 1994; died 1994.
- 38. Jennifer Lindsay Harnden
- 39. Daniel Nicholas Harnden
Generation: 4
21. Nichole Ann Giberson (9.D'Arcy3, 2.Norma2, 1.Helen1) 22. Benjamin Eli Assad (11.Patricia3, 3.Joyce2, 1.Helen1) 23. Thomas Ronald Assad (11.Patricia3, 3.Joyce2, 1.Helen1) 24. Emily Holden (12.James3, 3.Joyce2, 1.Helen1) 25. Mackenzie Jayne Holden (13.Thomas3, 3.Joyce2, 1.Helen1) 26. Sydney Elizabeth Holden (13.Thomas3, 3.Joyce2, 1.Helen1) 27. Michael Donald Paul Lebans (14.Debra3, 4.Owen2, 1.Helen1) 28. Samantha Dawn Lewis (14.Debra3, 4.Owen2, 1.Helen1) 29. Kelton Floyd Walton (15.Lian3, 4.Owen2, 1.Helen1) 30. Sarah Louise Walton (15.Lian3, 4.Owen2, 1.Helen1) 31. Sarah Emily Walton (18.Roderick3, 5.Thane2, 1.Helen1) 32. Miranda Rose Walton (18.Roderick3, 5.Thane2, 1.Helen1) 33. Taylor Bryan Walton (19.Bryan3, 5.Thane2, 1.Helen1) 34. Jessica Walton (19.Bryan3, 5.Thane2, 1.Helen1) was born 22 Sep 1992, Kenora, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1992, Kenora, , Ontario, Canada. Notes:
Died:
stillborn35. Lauren Elizabeth Walton (19.Bryan3, 5.Thane2, 1.Helen1) 36. Cory Justin Walton (20.Kathryn3, 5.Thane2, 1.Helen1) 37. Joshua Harnden (20.Kathryn3, 5.Thane2, 1.Helen1) was born 1994; died 1994. 38. Jennifer Lindsay Harnden (20.Kathryn3, 5.Thane2, 1.Helen1) 39. Daniel Nicholas Harnden (20.Kathryn3, 5.Thane2, 1.Helen1)