Our Maritime Ties
Mary Isabel Foote
1901 - 1972 (70 years)1. Mary Isabel Foote was born 17 Aug 1901, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Jul 1972, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 7 Jul 1972, Glen Bard Cemetery, James River, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary married George Chester Dewar 30 Jun 1920, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. George (son of John Wallace Dewar and Christy Ann Oulton) was born 18 Aug 1892, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 19 Jun 1969; was buried 21 Jun 1969, Glen Bard Cemetery, James River, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Christiana Gladys Dewar was born 21 Sep 1921, Marshy Hope, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 21 Dec 1932, Marshy Hope, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Glen Bard Cemetery, James River, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 3. Rev Edgar Foote Dewar was born 16 Nov 1922, Marshy Hope, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 27 May 1993, Springville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 30 May 1993, Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 4. Helen Isabel Dewar was born 20 Mar 1924, Marshy Hope, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 22 Dec 1998, Riverton, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Murray Pont Cemetery, Lower Barney's River, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 5. John Robert Dewar was born 24 Apr 1924, Marshy Hope, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Nov 2004, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 18 Nov 2004, Glen Bard Cemetery, James River, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 6. Katherine Dove Dewar
- 7. George Willard Dewar was born 15 Jan 1930, Marshy Hope, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 15 Jul 1997.
- 8. Christena Gladys Dewar was born 8 Aug 1935, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 23 May 2006, New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 9. Margaret Grace Dewar
- 10. Ernest James Dewar
- 11. Roy Chester Dewar was born 9 Sep 1940, Marshy Hope, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef 1993.
- 12. William Charles Dewar
Generation: 2
2. Christiana Gladys Dewar (1.Mary1) was born 21 Sep 1921, Marshy Hope, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 21 Dec 1932, Marshy Hope, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Glen Bard Cemetery, James River, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 5 Feb 1922, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
3. Rev Edgar Foote Dewar (1.Mary1) was born 16 Nov 1922, Marshy Hope, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 27 May 1993, Springville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 30 May 1993, Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: Springville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 28 May 1993, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Herald
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Rev. Edgar Dewar dies in Springville DEWAR, Rev. Edgar Foote - 70, Springville, Pictou County, died May 27, 1993, at home. Born in Marshy Hope, Pictou County, he was a son of the late Chester and Mary (Foote) Dewar. He received his early education at Marshy Hope School. He was a graduate of New Glasgow High School and received his bachelor of arts degree from Acadia University, Wolfville. He graduated from the faculty of religious studies, Presbyterian College at McGill University, Montreal, and was ordained to the ministry of the Presbyterian Church of Canada. Most of his ministry was served in Pictou Presbytery with the exception of a term as chaplain with the Canadian Armed Forces, Chilliwack, B.C., and hospital ministry, Montreal. He served the pastoral charges of Gairloch, Hopewell-Eureka, Blue Mountain Garden of Eden, River John-Toney River, Springhill-Oxford and for the last 22 years, served the East River pastoral charge. He served as a clerk of the Pictou Presbytery and was moderator of both the Pictou Presbytery and Atlantic Synod. He was a member of Stellarton Male Chorus and Union Lodge IOOF 30, Springville, where he served as chaplain and past noble grand. He was a member of Silver Light Rebekah Lodge 79, Hopewell; grand master of the Atlantic Provinces in 1991 and was currently the past grand master of the Atlantic Provinces and grand representative to Sovereign Grand Lodge. As well, he served as grand chaplain of the Grand Lodge; member and chaplain of Canton Dryden No. 2, Westville and was currently chief patriach of Wawbeek Encampment No. 12, Hopewell. He served as chairman of the board of Maritime Oddfellows Home, Pictou and was an honorary member of Royal Canadian Legion, Eureka. He had a keen interest in his church and community. He is survived by his wife, the former Marjorie MacKenzie; two sons, Chester, Elgin; Eion, New Glasgow; two grandsons; a granddaughter; four brothers, Robert, Ernest, both of Marshy Hope; George, Truro; William (Bill), Halifax; four sisters, Helen (Mrs. Alex MacGregor), Big Island; Katherine (Kaye) (Mrs. Huntley MacDonald), James River; Christine (Mrs. Hugh MacLean), Sutherlands River; Margaret (Mrs. James Bowie), Halifax. He was predeceased by a sister, Gladys; brother, Roy. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Saturday in H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton, where combined IOOF services will begin 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Sunday in Springville Presbyterian Church, Pictou Presbytery officiating. Burial will be in Bridgeville Cemetery.
Edgar married Marjorie Elizabeth MacKenzie 1 Aug 1958, Hopewell, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Marjorie was born 13 Mar 1929, Elgin, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Jun 2005, Elgin, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 7 Jun 2005, Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
4. Helen Isabel Dewar (1.Mary1) was born 20 Mar 1924, Marshy Hope, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 22 Dec 1998, Riverton, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Murray Pont Cemetery, Lower Barney's River, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 6 Oct 1924, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
Helen married Alexander MacGregor 30 Jun 1945, Merigomish, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alexander was born 27 Apr 1913, Merigomish, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 25 Feb 2000, Riverton, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 28 Feb 2000, Murray Pont Cemetery, Lower Barney's River, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
5. John Robert Dewar (1.Mary1) was born 24 Apr 1924, Marshy Hope, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Nov 2004, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 18 Nov 2004, Glen Bard Cemetery, James River, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: a school bur driver and mechanic
- Baptised: 27 Jun 1926, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Misc: Nov 2004; 12 grandchildren
- Residence: Nov 2004, Marshy Hope, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 17 Nov 2004, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Herald
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DEWAR, John Robert - 79, Marshy Hope, Pictou Co., passed away peacefully in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish, Tuesday, November 16, 2004. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Chester and Mary (Foote) Dewar. He was a resident of Marshy Hope his entire life and was an adherent of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Marshy Hope. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Arras Branch 59 of the Royal Canadian Legion, Antigonish. Bob was a school bus driver and an auto mechanic most of his working years, retiring from the former East Pictou Rural High School, Sutherland's River. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, the former Mildred MacLean; children, Johnnie, Jim (Linda), Donnie (Janet), Tommy, Eric (Mandy), all of Marshy Hope; Theresa, New Glasgow; Betty (Bob), Linacy; Peggy, Stellarton; Alex (Michelle), Edmonton, Alta.; 12 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; brothers, Ernest, Marshy Hope; Bill, Herring Cove; sisters, Kaye MacDonald, James River; Christine MacLean, Sutherland's River; Margaret (Jim) Bowie, Spryfield. He was predeceased by sisters, Gladys Dewar, Helen MacGregor; brothers, Roy, Rev. Edgar and George. His remains will rest in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow from 3:15 - 5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today from where funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Lorne MacLeod and Rev. Dr. Ken MacLeod officiating. Burial in Glen Bard Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in Bob's memory may be made to Glen Bard Cemetery.
John married Mildred Thersa MacLean [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 21. John Charles Dewar
- 22. James Robert Dewar
- 23. Donald Chester Dewar
- 24. Theresa Mary Dewar
- 25. Elizabeth Mildred Dewar
- 26. Peggy Georgina Dewar
- 27. Thomas Douglas Edward Dewar
- 28. Eric Wayne Dewar
- 29. Alex Garry Dewar
6. Katherine Dove Dewar (1.Mary1) Katherine married William Huntley MacDonald [Group Sheet]
Children:
7. George Willard Dewar (1.Mary1) was born 15 Jan 1930, Marshy Hope, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 15 Jul 1997. Other Events:
- Baptised: 23 Oct 1932, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
George married Sylvia Jane Gilbert [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 32. Donna Jane Dewar
8. Christena Gladys Dewar (1.Mary1) was born 8 Aug 1935, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 23 May 2006, New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: a teacher
- Baptised: 17 Nov 1935, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: Nov 2004, Sutherlands River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 25 May 2006, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Herald
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MacLEAN (Dewar), Christine Gladys - 70, Sutherland's River, passed away suddenly in Aberdeen Regional Hospital on May 23, 2006, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Marshy Hope, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Mary (Foote) Dewar. Christine was a long-time resident of Sutherland's River. She taught school for 35 years in various rural schools throughout the county, retiring from East Pictou Rural High School. Christine was a member of Sutherland's River Presbyterian Church and organist in St. Andrew's Church, Egerton, for over 30 years. Christine was very active in the community and an avid card player, attending and organizing many card parties. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Surviving are sons, Kevin MacLean (Joanne), Keith (Brenda) MacLean; daughters, Karen (John) Chisholm, Marilyn (Derrick) Sandluck; grandchildren, Megan, Mallory and Abby MacLean, Tyler and Brittany Chisholm, Caitlyn, Breanna and Allie Sandluck; sisters, Kay MacDonald, Margaret (Jim) Bowie; brothers, Ernest (Mary Jane) Dewar, Bill (Sheila) Dewar; sisters-in-law, Mildred Dewar, Sylvia Dewar, and Marion Dewar. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene "Hughie"; brothers, Rev. Edgar (Marjorie) Dewar, Robert Dewar, George Dewar, Roy Dewar; sisters, Gladys Dewar, Helen (Alex) MacGregor; and brother-in-law, Huntley MacDonald. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in H.W. Angus Funeral Home Chapel with Jessie Johnson officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Egerton. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Christine may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
Christena married Hugh Eugene MacLean Apr 1960, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. Hugh was born 7 Aug 1926, New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 May 2000, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St Andrew Cemetery, Merigomish, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Kevin MacLean
- 34. Keith MacLean
- 35. Karen MacLean
- 36. Marilyn MacLean
9. Margaret Grace Dewar (1.Mary1) Margaret married James Bowie [Group Sheet]
10. Ernest James Dewar (1.Mary1) Ernest married Mary Jane Fraser [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. Susan Ann Dewar
- 38. Patricia Jean Dewar
11. Roy Chester Dewar (1.Mary1) was born 9 Sep 1940, Marshy Hope, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef 1993. Other Events:
- Baptised: 21 Sep 1941, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
Roy married Marion Fraser [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 39. Joan Marie Dewar
- 40. Allan Clement Dewar
12. William Charles Dewar (1.Mary1) William married Sheila Olsen [Group Sheet]
Children:
Generation: 3
13. Chester Fraser Dewar (3.Edgar2, 1.Mary1) Chester — Lori ?. [Group Sheet]
14. Eoin MacKenzie Dewar (3.Edgar2, 1.Mary1) Eoin married Elizabeth Green [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. Eli Mackenzie Dewar
- 44. Jessica Linda Marie Dewar
- 45. Lane Dewar
15. Robert Alexander MacGregor (4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) Robert married Barbara Vallis [Group Sheet]
Robert — Irene Boudreau. [Group Sheet]
16. Joyce Marie MacGregor (4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) Joyce — James Franklyn Howard. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 46. Janah Howard
- 47. Jill Howard
- 48. Jayme Howard
17. Lyall Russell MacGregor (4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) Lyall married Sharon Cameron [Group Sheet]
Children:
18. Gordon Harold MacGregor (4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) Gordon married Brenda Marie Young [Group Sheet]
Children:
19. Byron George MacGregor (4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) Byron married Helen Marie MacDonald [Group Sheet]
Children:
20. Lloyd Allan MacGregor (4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) Lloyd married Angela Maud Cameron [Group Sheet]
Children:
21. John Charles Dewar (5.John2, 1.Mary1) John married Susan Rose Stertz [Group Sheet]
Children:
22. James Robert Dewar (5.John2, 1.Mary1) James married Linda Marie Williams [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 59. James Bradley Dewar
- 60. Stefan Williams Dewar
- 61. Alison Dawn Dewar
- 62. Kathy Marie Dewar
23. Donald Chester Dewar (5.John2, 1.Mary1) Donald married Janet Marion MacLean [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 63. Alicia Dawn Dewar
- 64. Corrine Janet Dewar
- 65. Craig Donald Dewar
24. Theresa Mary Dewar (5.John2, 1.Mary1) 25. Elizabeth Mildred Dewar (5.John2, 1.Mary1) Elizabeth — Bob ?. [Group Sheet]
26. Peggy Georgina Dewar (5.John2, 1.Mary1) 27. Thomas Douglas Edward Dewar (5.John2, 1.Mary1) 28. Eric Wayne Dewar (5.John2, 1.Mary1) Eric — Mandy ?. [Group Sheet]
29. Alex Garry Dewar (5.John2, 1.Mary1) Alex — Michelle ?. [Group Sheet]
30. Brian Huntley MacDonald (6.Katherine2, 1.Mary1) Brian married Elizabeth Ann Jess [Group Sheet]
Children:
31. Alice Lorraine MacDonald (6.Katherine2, 1.Mary1) Alice — David Waters. [Group Sheet]
32. Donna Jane Dewar (7.George2, 1.Mary1) Donna married Philip Lynds [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 69. Meghan Dawn Lynds
- 70. Andrew Lynds
33. Kevin MacLean (8.Christena2, 1.Mary1) Kevin — Joanne ?. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 71. Megan MacLean
- 72. Mallorey MacLean
34. Keith MacLean (8.Christena2, 1.Mary1) Keith — Brenda ?. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 73. Abby MacLean
35. Karen MacLean (8.Christena2, 1.Mary1) Karen — John Chisholm. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 74. Tyler Chisholm
- 75. Brittany Chisholm
36. Marilyn MacLean (8.Christena2, 1.Mary1) Marilyn — Derek Sandluck. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 76. Breanna Sandluck
- 77. Allie Sandluck
- 78. Caitlyn Sandluck
37. Susan Ann Dewar (10.Ernest2, 1.Mary1) Susan — Tim McCarthy. [Group Sheet]
38. Patricia Jean Dewar (10.Ernest2, 1.Mary1) 39. Joan Marie Dewar (11.Roy2, 1.Mary1) Joan married Dominic Benoit [Group Sheet]
Joan — Jeff ?. [Group Sheet]
40. Allan Clement Dewar (11.Roy2, 1.Mary1) Allan — Diane ?. [Group Sheet]
41. David Charles Dewar (12.William2, 1.Mary1) 42. Angela Elaine Dewar (12.William2, 1.Mary1)
Generation: 4
43. Eli Mackenzie Dewar (14.Eoin3, 3.Edgar2, 1.Mary1) Eli — Miriam Marifa. [Group Sheet]
Children:
44. Jessica Linda Marie Dewar (14.Eoin3, 3.Edgar2, 1.Mary1) 45. Lane Dewar (14.Eoin3, 3.Edgar2, 1.Mary1) 46. Janah Howard (16.Joyce3, 4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) Janah — Andrew Rhyno. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 81. Emma-Lee Rhyno
- 82. Tyler Rhyno
47. Jill Howard (16.Joyce3, 4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) Jill — ? Fraser. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 83. Lindy Fraser
- 84. Byron Fraser
48. Jayme Howard (16.Joyce3, 4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) Jayme — Darren Lynch. [Group Sheet]
49. Paula Shelia MacGregor (17.Lyall3, 4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) 50. Michelle Kimberley MacGregor (17.Lyall3, 4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) 51. Carla Elaine MacGregor (18.Gordon3, 4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) 52. Gordon Alexander MacGregor (18.Gordon3, 4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) 53. Alan William MacGregor (19.Byron3, 4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) 54. Andrew George MacGregor (19.Byron3, 4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) 55. Krista Marie MacGregor (19.Byron3, 4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) 56. David Lloyd MacGregor (20.Lloyd3, 4.Helen2, 1.Mary1) 57. Mary Anna Dewar (21.John3, 5.John2, 1.Mary1) 58. Nicholas Alexander Dewar (21.John3, 5.John2, 1.Mary1) 59. James Bradley Dewar (22.James3, 5.John2, 1.Mary1) James — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
60. Stefan Williams Dewar (22.James3, 5.John2, 1.Mary1) 61. Alison Dawn Dewar (22.James3, 5.John2, 1.Mary1) 62. Kathy Marie Dewar (22.James3, 5.John2, 1.Mary1) 63. Alicia Dawn Dewar (23.Donald3, 5.John2, 1.Mary1) 64. Corrine Janet Dewar (23.Donald3, 5.John2, 1.Mary1) 65. Craig Donald Dewar (23.Donald3, 5.John2, 1.Mary1) 66. Jeffrey Brian MacDonald (30.Brian3, 6.Katherine2, 1.Mary1) 67. Jenna Lee MacDonald (30.Brian3, 6.Katherine2, 1.Mary1) 68. Rachel Elizabeth MacDonald (30.Brian3, 6.Katherine2, 1.Mary1) 69. Meghan Dawn Lynds (32.Donna3, 7.George2, 1.Mary1) 70. Andrew Lynds (32.Donna3, 7.George2, 1.Mary1) 71. Megan MacLean (33.Kevin3, 8.Christena2, 1.Mary1) 72. Mallorey MacLean (33.Kevin3, 8.Christena2, 1.Mary1) 73. Abby MacLean (34.Keith3, 8.Christena2, 1.Mary1) 74. Tyler Chisholm (35.Karen3, 8.Christena2, 1.Mary1) 75. Brittany Chisholm (35.Karen3, 8.Christena2, 1.Mary1) 76. Breanna Sandluck (36.Marilyn3, 8.Christena2, 1.Mary1) 77. Allie Sandluck (36.Marilyn3, 8.Christena2, 1.Mary1) 78. Caitlyn Sandluck (36.Marilyn3, 8.Christena2, 1.Mary1)