Our Maritime Ties
John Robert Dewar
1924 - 2004 (80 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. 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. 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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Obituary:
Obituary
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:
Generation: 2
2. John Charles Dewar (1.John1) John married Susan Rose Stertz [Group Sheet]
Children:
3. James Robert Dewar (1.John1) James married Linda Marie Williams [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. James Bradley Dewar
- 14. Stefan Williams Dewar
- 15. Alison Dawn Dewar
- 16. Kathy Marie Dewar
4. Donald Chester Dewar (1.John1) Donald married Janet Marion MacLean [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Alicia Dawn Dewar
- 18. Corrine Janet Dewar
- 19. Craig Donald Dewar
5. Theresa Mary Dewar (1.John1) 6. Elizabeth Mildred Dewar (1.John1) Elizabeth — Bob ?. [Group Sheet]
7. Peggy Georgina Dewar (1.John1) 8. Thomas Douglas Edward Dewar (1.John1) 9. Eric Wayne Dewar (1.John1) Eric — Mandy ?. [Group Sheet]
10. Alex Garry Dewar (1.John1) Alex — Michelle ?. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 3
11. Mary Anna Dewar (2.John2, 1.John1) 12. Nicholas Alexander Dewar (2.John2, 1.John1) 13. James Bradley Dewar (3.James2, 1.John1) James — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
14. Stefan Williams Dewar (3.James2, 1.John1) 15. Alison Dawn Dewar (3.James2, 1.John1) 16. Kathy Marie Dewar (3.James2, 1.John1) 17. Alicia Dawn Dewar (4.Donald2, 1.John1) 18. Corrine Janet Dewar (4.Donald2, 1.John1) 19. Craig Donald Dewar (4.Donald2, 1.John1)
Generation: 4
20. Joseph Kelden Dewar (13.James3, 3.James2, 1.John1) 21. Lauchlin Isiah Dewar (13.James3, 3.James2, 1.John1)