Our Maritime Ties
Avery Weldon Jackson
1923 - 1998 (75 years)1. Avery Weldon Jackson was born 18 Jan 1923, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 15 Mar 1998, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 18 Mar 1998, Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: lumberer, farmer, carpenter
- Residence: Oct 1978, East Leicester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: Oct 1994, Leicester, , Nova Scotia, Canada
- Misc: Mar 1998; 32 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren
- Obituary: 17 Mar 1998, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald
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JACKSON, Avery Weldon - 75, East Leicester, Cumberland Co., died March 15, 1998, in High View Regional Hospital, Amherst. Â Born January 18, 1923, in Lorneville, he was a son of the late George W. and Ellen A. (Feltham) Jackson. Â As a young man he was employed in the lumbering industry and later was self-employed as a farmer and operated his own sugar woods, making maple products. Â Although farming was his main occupation, throughout his lifetime, he also worked as a carpenter in the local area until his retirement. Â Surviving are his wife, the former Olive M. Carter; daughters, Faye Kavalak, Springhill; Heather Milner, Salem, Cumberland Co.; Joyce Carscadden, Amherst; Ruth Hudson, East Leicester; Sylvia Baker, Northport, Cumberland Co.; Joan Porteous, Winnipeg, Man.; Donna Jackson, Sackville, N.B.; Lorna Funk, Calgary, Alta.; Eleanor Leadbetter, Edmonton, Alta.; son, Walter, East Leicester; sisters, Mrs. Lillian Turner, Mrs. Pearl Gallant, Amherst; Mrs. Margaret Haynes, Tidnish, Cumberland Co.; Mrs. Evelyn Haynes, Lorneville; brother, John, Chapman Settlement, Cumberland Co.; 32 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Â He was predeceased by daughter, Shirley; a daughter and son in infancy; sisters, Viola Locke, Annie Noiles; brother, Alfred. Â Visitation this afternoon and evening in Allen's Funeral Home, Oxford. Â Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday in Little River United Baptist Church, Rev. Kevin Smith officiating. Â Burial in Mansfield Cemetery. Â Donations to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, Little River United Baptist Church memorial fund, Mansfield Cemetery or any charity.
[posted to NSCumber mailing list by Gerry Mattinson 28 Aug 2012]Avery married Olive Carter 2 Dec 1941, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Olive was born 1923, Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Jan 2012, East Leicester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Shirley Mary Jackson was born 28 Nov 1943, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 23 Jan 1962, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 3. Faye Doreen Jackson was born 21 Apr 1945, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 Oct 2015, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 4. Heather Elaine Jackson
- 5. Joyce May Jackson
- 6. Ruth Lorraine Jackson was born 19 Sep 1949, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Jun 2005, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 7. Walter Avery Jackson
- 8. Sylvia Jean Jackson
- 9. Joan Adella Jackson
- 10. Donna Lynn Jackson
- 11. Lorna Elizabeth Jackson
- 12. Eleanor Rose Jackson
- 13. son Jackson
- 14. daughter Jackson
Generation: 2
2. Shirley Mary Jackson (1.Avery1) was born 28 Nov 1943, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 23 Jan 1962, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada. 3. Faye Doreen Jackson (1.Avery1) was born 21 Apr 1945, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 Oct 2015, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- AltBirth: 1945, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Apr 1964, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; stenographer
- Residence: Jun 2005, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Misc: Oct 2015; grandchildren Chris and Amber Tower, Donna Grant, Rea and Travis Parsons; great grandchildren Alexis and Landon Tower
- Obituary: Aft 30 Oct 2015, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Faye D. Kavalak
1945-2015
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Faye Doreen Jackson Kavalak, age 70, of Springhill. Faye passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Friday, October 30, 2015 with her family by her side.Â
Born in Springhill, NS, she was a daughter of the late Avery and Olive (Carter) Jackson.
Faye loved to play Bingo and always enjoyed going to the games. She enjoyed reading and most recently spending time on her computer, keeping up with family and friends.
She will be sadly missed by sons Daniel (Colleen) Tower, Sherwood Park, AB, Steven (Debbie) Tower, Amherst, NS; daughter Shelly (Bill) Parsons, Springhill, NS; grandchildren Chris and Amber Tower, Donna Grant, Rea and Travis Parsons; great grandchildren Alexis and Landon Tower; sisters Heather (Raymond) Milner, Salem, NS, Joyce Carscadden, Amherst, NS, Sylvia (Roger) Oulton, Northport, NS, Joan Porteous, Calgary, AB, Donna Jackson (Joe), Sackville, NB, Lorna (Rick) Funk, Calgary, AB, Eleanor (Kerry) Rivard, B.C.; brother Walter (Linda) Jackson, Leicester, NS; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Norman Kavalak; sisters Shirley and Ruth Jackson and 2 infant siblings.
Cremation has taken place under the care and supervision of A H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361). A private family service will take place at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Faye's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook Page.Faye married James Eric Tower [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 15. Daniel James Tower
- 16. Steven Wayne Tower
- 17. Shelly Marie Tower
Faye married Norman John Kavalak 15 Sep 1990. Norman was born 1941, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Feb 2011, Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
4. Heather Elaine Jackson (1.Avery1) Heather married Raymond Milner [Group Sheet]
Children:
5. Joyce May Jackson (1.Avery1) Joyce — John Carscadden. [Group Sheet]
Joyce married Wendell Smith [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. Allan Wendell Smith
- 23. Norma Joy Smith
- 24. James Michael Smith
- 25. Carolyn Marie Smith
- 26. Julie Irene Smith
- 27. Timothy Christopher Smith
6. Ruth Lorraine Jackson (1.Avery1) was born 19 Sep 1949, East Leichester, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Jun 2005, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Misc: Jun 2005; grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan, Erica, Cooper, and Dylan
- Residence: Jun 2005, East Leicester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 17 Jun 2005, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Address:
Halifax Chronicle Herald
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JACKSON, Ruth Lorraine - 55, East Leicester, Cumberland Co., passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 16, 2005, in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amhert, with family by her side. Born in East Leicester, she was a daughter of Olive M. (Carter) Jackson, East Leicester, and the late Avery W. Jackson. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters Elizabeth Temple No. 6, Amherst. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed doing her embroidery work and was an avid gardener. She was a former member of the Colfax Rebekah Lodge No. 7, Oxford. Surviving are daughters, Gloria Wilson (James), East Leicester; Annette Jackson (Jerry), Amherst; son, Wayne Jackson (Glenna Mae), East Leicester. Also surviving are grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan, Erica, Cooper, and Dylan; sisters, Faye Kavalak (Norman), Springhill; Heather Milner (Raymond), Salem, Cumberland Co.; Joyce Carscadden (John), Amherst; Sylvia Baker (Roger), Northport, Cumberland Co.; Joan Porteous, Calgary, Alta.; Donna Jackson (Joe), Wood Point, N.B.; Lorna Funk (Rick), Calgary, Alta.; Eleanor Jackson (Craig), Edmonton, Alta.; brother, Walter Jackson "Bubs" (Linda), East Leicester; a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by sister, Shirley Jackson, and by a sister and a brother in infancy. Visitation will be held this evening in Allen's Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford. The Pythian Sisters Elizabeth Temple No. 6, Amherst will hold a tribute service in the funeral home this evening at 6:45 p.m. Visitation will also be held from 1 p.m. Saturday until the time of funeral service at 2 p.m. in Little River United Baptist Church, Rev. Connie Stewart officiating. Interment will take place in Mansfield Cemetery. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
[posted to NSCumber mailing list by E Keys, 17 Jun 2005]Ruth — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 28. Wayne Douglas Jackson
- 29. Gloria Mary Jackson
- 30. Annette Jackson
Ruth married Roger MacFarlane [Group Sheet]
Ruth married Ted Hudson [Group Sheet]
7. Walter Avery Jackson (1.Avery1) Walter married Linda McKinnon [Group Sheet]
Children:
8. Sylvia Jean Jackson (1.Avery1) Sylvia married Ronald Baker [Group Sheet]
Children:
Sylvia — Rodger Eugene Oulton. (son of Hibbert Wilion Oulton and Doreen Muriel Greeno) [Group Sheet]
9. Joan Adella Jackson (1.Avery1) Joan married Terreanee Porteous [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. Travis Porteous died Bef Jan 2012.
10. Donna Lynn Jackson (1.Avery1) Donna married John Cudmore [Group Sheet]
Children:
Donna — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
Donna — Joe Snowdon. [Group Sheet]
11. Lorna Elizabeth Jackson (1.Avery1) Lorna married Richard Funk [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. Kristen Michelle Funk
- 44. Ryan Evan Funk
12. Eleanor Rose Jackson (1.Avery1) Eleanor — Craig ?. [Group Sheet]
Eleanor — Kerry Rivard. [Group Sheet]
Eleanor married Daniel Leadbetter [Group Sheet]
Children:
13. son Jackson (1.Avery1) 14. daughter Jackson (1.Avery1)
Generation: 3
15. Daniel James Tower (3.Faye2, 1.Avery1) Daniel married Sherry ? [Group Sheet]
Children:
Daniel married Colleen Waingy [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 47. Amber Lynn Tower
16. Steven Wayne Tower (3.Faye2, 1.Avery1) Steven — Debbie ?. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 48. Donna Grant
17. Shelly Marie Tower (3.Faye2, 1.Avery1) Shelly — Bill Parsons. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 49. Rea Parsons
- 50. Travis Parsons
18. Patricia Lynn Milner (4.Heather2, 1.Avery1) Patricia married David Inglis [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 51. Melissa Inglis
- 52. Megan Inglis
- 53. Morgan Inglis
19. Cheryl Elaine Milner (4.Heather2, 1.Avery1) 20. Kelly Arlene Milner (4.Heather2, 1.Avery1) Kelly married Tim Terris [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 54. Kenneth Terris
- 55. Timothy Terris
21. Raylene Dawn Milner (4.Heather2, 1.Avery1) Raylene married Eric Wood [Group Sheet]
22. Allan Wendell Smith (5.Joyce2, 1.Avery1) Allan married Sandra Laurette [Group Sheet]
Children:
23. Norma Joy Smith (5.Joyce2, 1.Avery1) Norma married Larry Michelsen [Group Sheet]
24. James Michael Smith (5.Joyce2, 1.Avery1) 25. Carolyn Marie Smith (5.Joyce2, 1.Avery1) Carolyn married Wayne Cameron [Group Sheet]
Children:
26. Julie Irene Smith (5.Joyce2, 1.Avery1) Julie — Richard Gordon. [Group Sheet]
Children:
27. Timothy Christopher Smith (5.Joyce2, 1.Avery1) Timothy married Elizabeth O'Connor [Group Sheet]
Children:
28. Wayne Douglas Jackson (6.Ruth2, 1.Avery1) Wayne — Glenna Mae ?. [Group Sheet]
29. Gloria Mary Jackson (6.Ruth2, 1.Avery1) Gloria — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
Gloria married James Wilson [Group Sheet]
Children:
30. Annette Jackson (6.Ruth2, 1.Avery1) Annette — Jerry ?. [Group Sheet]
31. Jolene Lyn Jackson (7.Walter2, 1.Avery1) 32. Jaclyn Lori Jackson (7.Walter2, 1.Avery1) 33. Jamie Walter Jackson (7.Walter2, 1.Avery1) 34. Ronald Keith Baker (8.Sylvia2, 1.Avery1) Ronald — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
35. Christopher Frank Baker (8.Sylvia2, 1.Avery1) Christopher — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
36. Bradley Avery Bliss Baker (8.Sylvia2, 1.Avery1) 37. Travis Porteous (9.Joan2, 1.Avery1) died Bef Jan 2012. 38. Shaun Wesley Cudmore (10.Donna2, 1.Avery1) 39. Angela Dawn Cudmore (10.Donna2, 1.Avery1) 40. Adam Austin Webster Cudmore (10.Donna2, 1.Avery1) 41. Aaron John Avery Cudmore (10.Donna2, 1.Avery1) 42. Jeremy Weldon Jackson (10.Donna2, 1.Avery1) 43. Kristen Michelle Funk (11.Lorna2, 1.Avery1) 44. Ryan Evan Funk (11.Lorna2, 1.Avery1) 45. Brandon Laurie Leadbetter (12.Eleanor2, 1.Avery1)
Generation: 4
46. Christopher Bradley Tower (15.Daniel3, 3.Faye2, 1.Avery1) Christopher — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 68. Alexis Tower
- 69. Landon Tower
47. Amber Lynn Tower (15.Daniel3, 3.Faye2, 1.Avery1) 48. Donna Grant (16.Steven3, 3.Faye2, 1.Avery1) 49. Rea Parsons (17.Shelly3, 3.Faye2, 1.Avery1) 50. Travis Parsons (17.Shelly3, 3.Faye2, 1.Avery1) 51. Melissa Inglis (18.Patricia3, 4.Heather2, 1.Avery1) 52. Megan Inglis (18.Patricia3, 4.Heather2, 1.Avery1) 53. Morgan Inglis (18.Patricia3, 4.Heather2, 1.Avery1) 54. Kenneth Terris (20.Kelly3, 4.Heather2, 1.Avery1) 55. Timothy Terris (20.Kelly3, 4.Heather2, 1.Avery1) 56. Lindsey Pauline Smith (22.Allan3, 5.Joyce2, 1.Avery1) 57. Alexander Wendell William Smith (22.Allan3, 5.Joyce2, 1.Avery1) 58. Madelaine Joyce Cameron (25.Carolyn3, 5.Joyce2, 1.Avery1) 59. Patrick Wayne Cameron (25.Carolyn3, 5.Joyce2, 1.Avery1) 60. Dominique Kathleen Gordon (26.Julie3, 5.Joyce2, 1.Avery1) 61. Christopher William Smith (27.Timothy3, 5.Joyce2, 1.Avery1) 62. Tyler Evan Jackson (29.Gloria3, 6.Ruth2, 1.Avery1) 63. Ryan James Wilson (29.Gloria3, 6.Ruth2, 1.Avery1) 64. Kathryn Grace Baker (34.Ronald3, 8.Sylvia2, 1.Avery1) 65. Bronson Christopher Baker (35.Christopher3, 8.Sylvia2, 1.Avery1) 66. Denver Avery Baker (35.Christopher3, 8.Sylvia2, 1.Avery1) 67. Liam Andrew Baker (35.Christopher3, 8.Sylvia2, 1.Avery1)