Our Maritime Ties
Violet McAllister Rockwell
1898 - 1957 (59 years)1. Violet McAllister Rockwell was born 7 Oct 1898, Millstream, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada; died 25 Dec 1957, Hastings, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , ? Cemetery, Hastings, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Census: Mar 1901, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: Jun 1911, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Violet married Avard Nelson Fage 18 Aug 1920, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Avard was born 8 Apr 1888, Hastings, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Aug 1962, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , ? Cemetery, Hastings, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Beryl Marion Fage was born 25 Mar 1921, Hastings, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 5 Dec 2000, Bowmanville, , Ontario, Canada.
- 3. Doris Sylvia Fage was born 7 Aug 1922, Hastings, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Jun 2013.
- 4. Allen Avard Fage was born 17 Oct 1923, Hastings, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 22 Jun 2013, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 5. Lawrence James Fage was born 6 Jul 1925, Hastings, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Aug 1996; was buried , ? Cemetery, Hastings, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 6. Dorothy Irene Fage was born 2 Oct 1930, Hastings, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 Dec 2001, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , ? Cemetery, Hastings, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 2
2. Beryl Marion Fage (1.Violet1) was born 25 Mar 1921, Hastings, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 5 Dec 2000, Bowmanville, , Ontario, Canada. Beryl — Andrew Raymond O'Brien. Andrew was born 16 Nov 1908; died 31 Dec 1978, Hamilton, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Donna Maureen O'Brien was born 6 Sep 1941; died 17 Jul 2014, Rollo Bay, Kings, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
3. Doris Sylvia Fage (1.Violet1) was born 7 Aug 1922, Hastings, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Jun 2013. Doris married Ralph Wallace Webber 4 Mar 1942, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Ralph was born 4 Mar 1916, New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 29 Apr 2002, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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4. Allen Avard Fage (1.Violet1) was born 17 Oct 1923, Hastings, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 22 Jun 2013, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Misc: 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren
- Occupation: lumber grader for Maritime Lumber Bureau
- Occupation: radio and TV repairman
- AltBirth: 7 Oct 1923
- Residence: Nov 2008, Brookdale, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 23 Jun 2013, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Campbell Funeral Home
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Allen Avard Fage age 89 of Brookdale, Nova Scotia passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan, NS. Born in Hastings, he was the son of the late Avard Nelson and Violet McAllister (Rockwell) Fage. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s), Squadron C in Italy as a tank driver. After the war, he returned home and worked for the Maritime Lumber Bureau as a lumber grader. He worked at Tantramar Motors for a number of years. Later, he upgraded his education and became a radio and TV repairman. He also worked at Fort Cumberland Hotel as Head of Security. Allen loved to travel, was an avid fisherman and loved to play crib. He loved his vegetable garden and would grow different crops each year including giant pumpkins. Allen was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Allen is survived by his children, Valerie Chappell, Alda (Ivan) Fromm, Norma (Bob) Milner all of the Amherst Area and Lloyd (Florance Miller) of Mill Cove, NS. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife, the former Lillian Marie Babin, sons, Bruce and Randall, sisters Beryl (Andrew) O’Brien, Doris (Ralph) Webber, Dorothy (Ralph) Thompson and brother Lawrence. Visitation will be held on Monday from 7-9 p.m. with the Royal Canadian Legion Br.#10 tribute service at 7 p.m. all in Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst. (902-667-9906) Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 11 a.m. from Campbell’s Chapel with Ruth Gamble officiating. Memorial donations in Allen’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Red Cross, Cumberland Regional Health Care Auxiliary, IWK or charity of your choice. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be made to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca
Allen married Lillian Marie Babin 3 Jun 1947, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Lillian was born 27 Oct 1927, Surettes Island, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Nov 2008, Brookdale, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Valerie Ann Fage
- 12. Bruce Allan James Fage was born 12 May 1949, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 6 Sep 2008, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 13. Alda Dorothea Fage
- 14. Norma Annette Fage
- 15. Randall William Fage was born 30 Oct 1954; died 1966.
- 16. Lloyd Gordon Fage
5. Lawrence James Fage (1.Violet1) was born 6 Jul 1925, Hastings, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Aug 1996; was buried , ? Cemetery, Hastings, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Lawrence — Joyce Porter. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Janet Fage
- 18. Robert Fage
6. Dorothy Irene Fage (1.Violet1) was born 2 Oct 1930, Hastings, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 Dec 2001, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , ? Cemetery, Hastings, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Dorothy married Ralph Kelly Thompson 1 Sep 1953. Ralph was born 31 Jul 1915, Little River, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 25 May 1983, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Generation: 3
7. Donna Maureen O'Brien (2.Beryl2, 1.Violet1) was born 6 Sep 1941; died 17 Jul 2014, Rollo Bay, Kings, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Other Events:
- Obituary: Aft 18 Jul 2014, Souris, Kings, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Dinglwell Funeral Home
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Donna Maureen MacDonald 1941-2014
The death occurred peacefully at home with her family by her side on July 17, 2014 of Donna Maureen MacDonald (O'Brien) in her 73rd year. Survived by her constant companion and loving husband William. Loving mother to Dawn (George) Blakeney, Allan Blakeney, Victoria MacDonald (Shea)and daughter-in-law Esther Blakeney. Fondly remembered by grandchildren Brandon Koetje, Rebecca and Samara Blakeney and great grandchildren Braiden Hutchinson and Gage Koetje. Predeceased by her parents Andrew and Beryl (Fage) O'Brien and first husband Maurice Blakeney. She will also be missed by her faithful furry children Sim, Jack, Smokey, Corey and Dot. She will also be missed by her devoted friend and caretaker Sylvia Duncan.
No visitation by personal request. Memorial Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 9th, 2014 at St Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, Little Pond, PEI.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of PEI or the PEI Humane Society would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be made to www.dingwellfh.ca
Donna married George Maurice Blakeney 1960. George was born 5 Mar 1939; died 23 May 1962. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Donna — William MacDonald. [Group Sheet]
Children:
8. Cheryl Adrian Webber (3.Doris2, 1.Violet1) Cheryl married Gary Aubery Brownell (son of Austin Aubrey Brownell and Lucy Anne Pauley) [Group Sheet]
Children:
Cheryl — Steve Degan. [Group Sheet]
9. Janis Alana Webber (3.Doris2, 1.Violet1) Janis married Geoffrey de Gannes [Group Sheet]
Children:
10. Leisa Maureen Webber (3.Doris2, 1.Violet1) Leisa married Chesley Keith Slade [Group Sheet]
Children:
11. Valerie Ann Fage (4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) Valerie — Doug DesBarres. [Group Sheet]
Valerie married Brian Chappell [Group Sheet]
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12. Bruce Allan James Fage (4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) was born 12 May 1949, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 6 Sep 2008, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: a carpenter, realty developer
- Residence: Sep 2008, Brookdale, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 8 Sep 2008, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Chronicle Herald
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FAGE, Bruce Allen James - 59, Brookdale, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2008, in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan, with his three children by his side. Born in Amherst on May 12, 1949, Bruce was the second eldest child of Allen and Lillian (Babin) Fage (Brookdale). He graduated from Amherst Regional High School in 1968 and went to work for Speedy Propane. He could put his hands to most anything, but carpentry was his life's work. He was a union carpenter local 1392. He built houses throughout Amherst and Cumberland County and other constructions as far away as Halifax and Moncton. His craftsmanship shows up in the high school, the hospital and many homes and renovations in Amherst, including the construction of the chapel and the cross at Campbell's Funeral Home. Bruce and his wife, Valerie established Riverbend Realty Developments Ltd. in 1992, which resulted in a beautiful subdivision, Riverbend Drive in Brookdale. In 1998 he constructed apartments in Brookdale which he named the Hillsideview Apartments where he resided with daughter Alisha and her family. Bruce will be remembered by all for his love for his family and friends, his great sense of humour, and his love for lobster feeds. Bruce was a loyal member of the Brookdale Hog Growers Association. Bruce is survived by his parents, Allen and Lillian; ex-wife, Valerie, East Amherst; daughters, Tanya Fage, Edmonton, Alta.; Alisha Fage (Colin); grandchildren, Sydney, Serena and Savhannah, all of Brookdale; No. 1 son, Jerett, East Amherst; sisters, Valerie Chappell (Doug), Minudie; Alda (Ivan) Fromm and Norma (Bob) Milner, both of Hastings; brother, Lloyd (Florance), Mill Cove; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Bruce was predeceased by brother Randall William in 1966. Visitation will be held today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Campbell's Funeral Home, Amherst. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Campbell's Chapel with Rev. Byron Corkum officiating. Family flowers only. As an expression of sympathy, contributions can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Diabetic Association. www.campbells-amherst.caBruce married Valerie Jeanne Morash (daughter of Marshall Clarence Morash and Joyce Marjorie Ogden) [Group Sheet]
Children:
13. Alda Dorothea Fage (4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) Alda — Ivan Bernie Fromm. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Anthony Ivan Fromm
- 34. Allan Roy Fromm
- 35. April Mariette Fromm
14. Norma Annette Fage (4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) Norma — Robert Milner. [Group Sheet]
Children:
15. Randall William Fage (4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) was born 30 Oct 1954; died 1966. 16. Lloyd Gordon Fage (4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) Lloyd — Florance Beaton. [Group Sheet]
Lloyd married Kathleen Leslie Gosbee [Group Sheet]
Children:
17. Janet Fage (5.Lawrence2, 1.Violet1) 18. Robert Fage (5.Lawrence2, 1.Violet1) 19. David Avard Thompson (6.Dorothy2, 1.Violet1) David married Sylvia Joyce Arseneau [Group Sheet]
Children:
Generation: 4
20. Dawn Maurice Blakeney (7.Donna3, 2.Beryl2, 1.Violet1) Dawn — Douglas Frank Koetje. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Dawn — George ?. [Group Sheet]
21. Allan Rockwell Blakeney (7.Donna3, 2.Beryl2, 1.Violet1) Allan — Esther ?. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. Rebecca Blakeney
- 44. Samara Blakeney
22. Victoria Cecelia MacDonald (7.Donna3, 2.Beryl2, 1.Violet1) Victoria — Shea ?. [Group Sheet]
23. Kimberly Anne Brownell (8.Cheryl3, 3.Doris2, 1.Violet1) Kimberly — Darryl Corkery. [Group Sheet]
24. Barry Austin Brownell (8.Cheryl3, 3.Doris2, 1.Violet1) Barry — Angela Greer. [Group Sheet]
25. Renee Eleise de Gannes (9.Janis3, 3.Doris2, 1.Violet1) Renee married Jay Marshall [Group Sheet]
Children:
26. Derek de Gannes (9.Janis3, 3.Doris2, 1.Violet1) 27. Ryan Webber Slade (10.Leisa3, 3.Doris2, 1.Violet1) 28. Chelsea Maureen Slade (10.Leisa3, 3.Doris2, 1.Violet1) Chelsea married David Arthur Keirstead [Group Sheet]
29. Katherine Elizabeth Chappell (11.Valerie3, 4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) Katherine — Michael Gerald Legere. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 46. Matthew Ivan Legere
- 47. Hannah Marie Legere
- 48. Darrah Lena Legere
30. Tanya Jeanne Fage (12.Bruce3, 4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) 31. Alisha Nicole Fage (12.Bruce3, 4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) Alisha — Neil ?. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Alisha — Colin Sears. [Group Sheet]
Children:
32. Jerett Bruce Allen Fage (12.Bruce3, 4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) 33. Anthony Ivan Fromm (13.Alda3, 4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) Anthony — Alyson Irene Perry. [Group Sheet]
Children:
34. Allan Roy Fromm (13.Alda3, 4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) Allan — Crystal Lynn Kinnear. [Group Sheet]
Children:
35. April Mariette Fromm (13.Alda3, 4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) April — Shaun Crabbe. [Group Sheet]
Children:
36. Robert Allen Milner, Jr (14.Norma3, 4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) Robert — Kelly ?. [Group Sheet]
Children:
37. Karen Alma Milner (14.Norma3, 4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) Karen — Alan Bermudez. [Group Sheet]
Children:
38. Kristi Alexandra Lacey Fage (16.Lloyd3, 4.Allen2, 1.Violet1) 39. Kelly Anne Thompson (19.David3, 6.Dorothy2, 1.Violet1) 40. Dawn Marie Thompson (19.David3, 6.Dorothy2, 1.Violet1) Dawn — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
41. Cynthia Lee Thompson (19.David3, 6.Dorothy2, 1.Violet1)