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• Census: 5 Apr 1911, Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Feb 1920, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Feb 1928, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 29 Jul 1943, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Oxford Journal

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The death occurred Wednesday, July 21, 1943, at the Highland View Hospital Annex, Amherst, N.S. of Kezia G. McDonald, beloved wife of John H. McDonald, Mt. Pleasant.  She was born at Shinimicas on Jan. 30th, 1893, the daughter of Lucinda Mattinson and the late Joseph E. Mattinson.  The late Mrs. McDonald was a member of the United Baptist Church, Oxford for the past twenty years.  She was held in high esteem by [a] wide circle of people, being a loving mother, good friend and a kind neighbour.  Mrs. McDonald leaves to mourn their losses a loving husband, two daughters, Eva, Mrs. John Wood, Oxford, Freda, Mrs. Robert Henderson, Woodstock, N.B., three sons, Jerry and Eugene of Oxford and Joseph of Mt. Pleasant, also her aged mother and several grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Mary Barbric, two brothers, Miner and Alex Mattinson of Mass.  The funeral service was held on Sunday, July 25, at 2 P.M. from her late home in South Oxford.  Rev. Mr. Estabrooks of the United Baptist Church conducted the service.  The scripture reading was taken from St. John's Gospel, 14th chapter.  Hymns sung were, "Does Jesus Care", Blest Be the Tie That Binds".  A duet was rendered by Mrs. Wylie Doncaster and Mr. Estabrooks, "Good Night and Good Morning".  The interment was made in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery.  The pallbearers were Frank McDonald, John Wood, Albert McDonald and Llewelyn McDonald.  The floral tributes were many and beautiful and as follows...

[posted to NSCumber mailing list by Gerry Mattinson on 18 Sep 2012]

Keziah married John Henry MacDonald 30 Mar 1910. John was born 14 Mar 1888, Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Jul 1974, Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• AltBirth: CA 1907, Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 5 Apr 1911, Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• AltBirth: Abt 1914
• Residence: Jan 1995, Cobourg, , Ontario, Canada
• Misc: May 2005; 16 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren
• Obituary: 8 Jun 2005, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Oxford Journal

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Eva Jane Wood, formerly of Oxford, died peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, ON, on Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in her 95th year.  She was the beloved wife of John Wood; loving mother of Evelyn Simpson, Oxford, NS; Hilbert Wood (June), Oxford; Joyce Sherwood, Cobourg; Etta Mae Leguard (Bernard), Cobourg and the late Verna Hicks and Eric Wood.  Dear grandmother of 16 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.  Sister of the late Eugene, Jeremiah and Joseph McDonald and Freda Coles. Visitation was at the MacCobrey Funeral Home, Wednesday, June 1 and Thursday, June 2, with funeral service on Thursday at 2 p.m. Visitation was also held at Allen's Funeral Home, Oxford, on Sunday, June 5.  A graveside service was held on Monday, June 6, in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Oxford.

Eva married John Aubrey Wood 12 Jan 1928, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. John was born 28 Aug 1908, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Dec 1970, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 27 Nov 1992, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald

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McDONALD, Jeremiah E. - 80, Springhill, formerly of Oxford, Cumberland County, died November 26, 1992, in Highcrest Nursing Home, Springhill.  Born in Mount Pleasant, he was a son of the late John Henry and Keziah (Mattinson) McDonald.  He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Eva Wood, Cobourg, Ont.; two brothers, Eugene, Oxford; Joseph, British Columbia.  He was predeceased by two sisters, Freda, Shirley.  The body is in MacDiarmid's Funeral Home, Oxford, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Blair Holden officiating.  Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

[posted to NSCumber mailing list by Gerry Matttinson on 18 Sep 2012]

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• Occupation: Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; employee of Oxford Cemetery and Brookfield Foods
• Residence: 1992, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Jan 1995, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 24 Sep 1999, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald

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MACDONALD, Eugene P.A. "Gene" - 84, Amherst, formerly of Oxford, Cumberland Co., died September 22, 1999, in Gables Lodge, Amherst.  Born in Mount Pleasant, Cumberland Co., he was a son of the late John and Kezia (Mattinson) MacDonald.  He was an adherent of the United Baptist Church, Oxford, and a former member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge 26, Oxford, with Grand Lodge Honors.  He worked for the Oxford Creamery and Brookfield Foods for over 40 years.  Surviving are wife, Jennie Crossman (Chesnutt); stepsons; Charles Chesnutt, Brunswick, Maine; Curtis Chesnutt, Truro; sister, Eva Wood, Colburg, Ont.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by sisters, Freda, Shirley; brothers, Jeremiah, Joseph.  There will be no visitation.  Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Rev. Edgar Patriquin officiating.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to MacDiarmid's Funeral Home, 5075 Main Street, Oxford.  Donations to Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Oxford United Baptist Church or any charity.

[posted to NSCumber mailing list by Gerry Mattinson on 18 Sep 2012]

Eugene — Jennie Crossman. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: Bef 1953; lumbering and farming
• Occupation: Aft 1953, , , Yukon, Canada; employee of Cassiar Asbestos Company
• Residence: Jul 1974, Whitehorse, , Yukon, Canada
• Residence: 1992, , , British Columbia, Canada
• Military: Jan 1995; 13 great-grandchildren, NaTasha, TaNeil, Nicole, Tanya, Derrek, Benjamin, Kealey, Aaron, Dakota, Tori, Lucas, Desmond and Veronica
• Obituary: 1 Feb 1995, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Oxford Journal

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Joseph Henry McDonald passed away at the Kelowna General Hospital on January 20, 1995 after a valiant battle with cancer.  He was born in Oxford, N.S., on January 4, 1921.   He was engaged in lumbering and farming for several years.  In 1953 he moved his family to the Yukon and was employed with Cassiar Asbestos Company for 20 years.  In 1974 he retired and moved to the Okanagan where he enjoyed gardening and his many woodworking projects.   He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Ethel (Embree); two daughters, Shirley (Chris) Turton of Kelowna and Joy Lynn Longman of Vancouver; two sons, Darrell (Marilyn) McDonald of Greenwood and Timothy (Alma) McDonald of Fort Smith. N.W.T.; 13 grandchildren, Troy (Laurie) Turton, Mark (Mary Jane) Turton, Cindy (Clem) Therrien, Jennifer Turton, all of Kelowna; Ian (Lavine) McDonald, Joseph (Janet) McDonald, Corrinna McDonald, all of Vancouver; Paula Holm, Coralee Wray, Fort St. John; Meika (Shawn) Flett, Erica McDonald, Jonathan McDonald, Charlotte McDonald, Chantelle McDonald, all of Fort Smith; 13 great-grandchildren, NaTasha, TaNeil, Nicole, Tanya, Derrek, Benjamin, Kealey, Aaron, Dakota, Tori, Lucas, Desmond and Veronica; also survived by one sister, Eva Wood, Cobourg, Ont.; one brother, Eugene (Jenny) McDonald, Oxford.  He was predeceased by his father, John H. McDonald and mother, Kezia (Mattinson) McDonald, Oxford; sisters, Freda Coles, Fredericton; Shirley McDonald, Oxford; brother, Jeremiah McDonald, Oxford.   Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Westbank United Church, Rev. Bill Laurie officiating.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society c/o Kelowna General Hospital.

[posted to NSCumber by Gerry Mattinson on 18 Sep 2012]

Joseph married Ethel Embree [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Jul 1943, Woodstock, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: Jan 1947, Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada; clerk
• Obituary: 10 Oct 1984, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Oxford Journal

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Freda Beryl Coles, 65, 126 Clairmont Dr., Fredericton, died suddenly September 26 in Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton.  Born in Oxford, she was a daughter of the late John and Kezica (Mattinson) MacDonald.  Prior to her death, she worked as a saleslady, and as a cook at York Manor, Fredericton.  She is survived by her husband Sidney, Fredericton; a sister, Mrs. Eva Wood, Ont.; three brothers, Joseph, B.C.; Jeremiah and Eugene, both of Oxford; a daughter, Mrs. Connie Tate, Fredericton; two sons, Robert Henderson and Donald Coles, both of Fredericton and two grandchildren, Lori and Michael.  She was predeceased by her parents and one sister, Shirley. Funeral services were held Sept. 29, 2 p.m. at York Funeral Home, Fredericton, with Rev. David Leroy officiating.  Burial was in Dayton Cemetery, Fredericton.

Alfreida married Robert Allison Henderson [Group Sheet]

Alfreida married Sydney Arthur Coles 7 Jan 1947, Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada. Sydney was born 9 Aug 1917, Rugby, , Warwickshire, United Kingdom; died 17 Oct 2014, Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Dec 1979, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: Mar 2016; five granddaughters , six great grandchildren
• Obituary: Aft 11 Mar 2016, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; W Allen Funeral Home
• AltDeath: Bef Sep 2016

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Evelyn Simpson
1930-2016

Evelyn Simpson, 86 years of age, of Oxford, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Oxford, she was a daughter of the late John & Eva Jane (MacDonald) Wood.

Evelyn always saw the good and funny side of life.  She loved her family and enjoyed a nice cup of tea.

Evelyn will be sadly missed by her children, Sheldon (Shirley) of  Oxford Junction, Nancy Chapman (Lenny) of Oxford, Teresa  (Ross McKellar) of Oxford, NS Larry of Oxford, NS, Darren of Oxford, NS; brother, Hilbert (June) of River Philip, NS, sisters: Joyce Sherwood of Cobourg, ON, Etta Mae Leguard (Brian) of Cobourg, ON, five granddaughters, six great grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Lewis, brother, Eric and sister Verna Hicks and brother in law Roy Sherwood.

Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of W. Allen's Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford, NS (902-447-2167).  The family will receive visitors on Monday, March 21 2016 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. at W. Allen's Funeral Home with a memorial service to be held at 2 p.m.  Burial to take place in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery at a later date.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Pleasant Cemetery or the charity of choice.

Evelyn — Lewis Simpson. Lewis died Bef Mar 2016. [Group Sheet]

Joyce — Roy Sherwood. [Group Sheet]

Etta — Bryan LaGuarde. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Dec 1979, Shelburne, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: Oct 1996; grandchildren, Jonathan, Gillian, Andrew and Paige
• Obituary: Oct 1996, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Chronicle Herald

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WOOD-HICKS, Verna Janet - 59, Northwood Centre, Halifax, passed away October 15, 1996, in QE II Health Sciences Centre, VG Site.  Born in Oxford, Cumberland Co., she was the daughter of Eva (MacDonald) Wood, Cobourg, Ont., and the late John Wood, Oxford.  She is survived by sons, Gregory, Shelburne; Kevin, Bedford; Dana, Sable River; grandchildren, Jonathan, Gillian, Andrew and Paige; brother, Hilbert, River Philip; sisters, Evelyn Simpson, Oxford; Joyce (Mrs. Roy Sherwood), Etta-Mae (Mrs. Brian LeGuard), Cobourg.  She was predeceased by brother, Eric.  Visitation at Allen's Funeral Home, Oxford, on Thursday, October 17, from 7-9 p.m.  Graveside service will take place on Friday, October 18, at 2 p.m. in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.  A memorial service is planned for Shelburne at a later date.  Family flowers only.  Donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Verna — Neil Hicks. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Dec 1979, River Philip, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: May 2005, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: Sep 2016; grandchildren, Dalton, Desirae, Fallon, Myles, Jonathon and Garity
• Obituary: Sep 2016, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; MacDiarmid's Funeral Home

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Hilbert N. Wood
May 18, 1932 - September 02, 2016

Wood, Hilbert N. - 84, River Phillip, passed away September 2, 2016.  Born in Oxford, he was a son of the late John and Eva (MacDonald) Wood.  Hilbert is survived by his wife of over 56 years, the former June E. Mitchell; sons, Dale (Shelley) and Gary (Mila); daughter, Trudy; grandchildren, Dalton, Desirae, Fallon, Myles, Jonathon and Garity; sisters, Joyce Sherwood and Etta Mae Leguard.  He was predeceased by one son in infancy; brother, Eric; sisters, Evelyn and Verna.  Cremation has taken place in the care of MacDiarmid’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Oxford (902-447-2930).  A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Hilbert married June E Mitchell [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Dec 1979, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada
• AltDeath: Bef Oct 1996

Shirley — Chris Turton. [Group Sheet]

Joy — ? Longman. [Group Sheet]

Darrell — Marilyn ?. [Group Sheet]

Timothy — Alma ?. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada; taxi driver for Checker and Trius
• Obituary: Oct 2017, Fredericton, York, New Brunswick, Canada; York Funeral Home

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In Memory of
Robert "Bob" Henderson
1940 - 2017

After a short and courageous battle with cancer the passing of Robert “Bob” Allison Henderson of Fredericton, NB occurred on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on June 1, 1940 in Woodstock, NB, he was the son of the late Robert Henderson, Freda (McDonald) Coles and step father, Sidney Coles. Bob retired as a taxi driver having worked for Checker and Trius. He was a Bartender at the Fredericton City Club.Robert is survived by his daughter, Lori Henderson-Stickles (Laurie) of Lincoln, NB and her mother, Terry Tapley (Dale); sister, Connie Jeffrey (Hazen) and brother, Donald Coles (Ann) both of Fredericton, NB; several nieces and nephews; cousins, Etta Mae Leguard and Joyce Sherwood both of Ontario, and his special canine granddaughter, Gracie.As per Bob’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A Private Interment will take place in Dayton Cemetery at a later date. A Special Thanks to Dr. Irrinki, Dr. McCann, Gena and Christine, Staff of 4SE at the DECRH for your kindness and support with Dad, it is greatly appreciated. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Fredericton SPCA or Breast Cancer. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com

Robert — Terry ?. [Group Sheet]

Donald — Ann ?. [Group Sheet]

Shelden — Shirley ?. [Group Sheet]

Nancy — Lenny Chapman. [Group Sheet]

Teresa — Ross McKellar. [Group Sheet]

Dale — Shelley ?. [Group Sheet]

Gary — Mila ?. [Group Sheet]

Troy — Laurie ?. [Group Sheet]

Mark — Mary Jane ?. [Group Sheet]

Cindy — Clem Terrien. [Group Sheet]

Ian — Lavine ?. [Group Sheet]

Joseph — Janet ?. [Group Sheet]

Meika — Shawn Flett. [Group Sheet]