Other Events:

• Residence: Wallace, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Wilson married Catherine Isla Richardson 17 Nov 1926, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Catherine (daughter of George Washington Richardson and Clara Belle Goodwin) was born 14 Apr 1906; died 14 Apr 1996. [Group Sheet]

James — Andrea ?. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: employed by Maritime Tel & Tel
• Misc: Feb 2010; grandchildren, Blaine Ripley, Shelley Calder, Jennifer Mills, Royleen Ripley; several great-grandchildren
• Obituary: 20 Feb 2010, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald

Notes:

Obituary:

Obituary

BAIRD, Helen - With her family by her side, the death of Helen Baird, 78 of Amherst occurred on Thursday, February 18, 2010. Born in Amherst, she was a daughter of the late Wilson and Catherine (Richardson) Rhindress. Helen is survived by her husband of 59 years, Gordon; son, Stephen (Dianna), Calgary, Alta.; daughters, Lindy (David Ripley) Baird and Cathy (Frank) Ripley, both of Amherst, and Nancy (Hugh) Calder, Halifax; brother, James (Andrea ) Rhindress, Amherst; grandchildren, Blaine Ripley, Shelley Calder, Jennifer Mills, Royleen Ripley; several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sister, Madeline (Ewan) MacDonald. Cremation has taken place under the care and supervision of Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst (902-667-8777) from where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 21st, Rev. Byron Corkum officiating. Donations in Helen's memory can be made to LA Animal Shelter or the charity of one's choice.
www.furlongjones.ca
[Saturday, 20-February-2010 The Chronicle-Herald, Halifax NS]
[posted to NSCumber mailinglist by EMKeys 20 Feb 2010]

Helen married Gordon Baird [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misc: nieces, Catherine Ripley (Frank), Nancy Calder (Hugh), Sharon Lynn (David);
• Occupation: Bef 1973; chief operator at Maritime Tel & Tel
• Residence: Feb 2004, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 10 Feb 2004, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Herald

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Obituary:

Obituary

MacDONALD, Madeline Mary - 76, Milford Street, Amherst, passed away Monday, February 9, 2004, in George DuMont Hospital, Moncton. Born in Amherst, she was a daughter of the late Wilson and Catherine (Richardson) Rhindress. She was educated at Amherst Senior High School. Madeline was employed with Maritime Tel & Tel as chief operator until her retirement in 1973. She was actively involved with the Acadia Chapter of Telephone Pioneers where she served as treasurer. Madeline was a member of First Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Ewan of 48 years; sister, Helen Baird (Gordon); brother, James (Andrea); nieces, Catherine Ripley (Frank), Nancy Calder (Hugh), Sharon Lynn (David); nephews, Douglas Rhindress (Wendy), Stephen Baird (Diana), Roderick Rhindress (Kathy), David Rhindress (Shirly); many great nieces and nephews. Her remains will rest in Cumberland Memorial Chapel, 23 Prince Arthur St., Amherst, Wednesday, February 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Madeline's funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, February 12, at 2 p.m., Rev. Byron Corkum officiating. Burial will take place in Amherst Cemetery in the spring. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch or to a charity of choice. Call 902-667-8777 or e-mail: Furlongs.Funeral.Home@rapidprint.ns.ca

[posted to NSCumber mailing list 10 Feb 2004 by Eric Keys]

Madeline married Ewan McDonald CA 1956. Ewan was born 23 Oct 1923, Broughton, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died CA 3 Jul 2006; was buried , ? Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Douglas — Wendy ?. [Group Sheet]

Roderick — Kathryn Sheila Yorke. [Group Sheet]

David — Shirly ?. [Group Sheet]

Stephen — Diana ?. [Group Sheet]

Lindy — David Ripley. [Group Sheet]

Cathy — Frank Ripley. [Group Sheet]

Nancy — Hugh Calder. [Group Sheet]