Other Events:

• Occupation: May 1874; stone cutter
• Residence: May 1874, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Aug 1901; a farmer
• Occupation: Aug 1916; farming
• Occupation: Jun 1918; farming

Notes:

T15-farmer,grindstone foreman,Justice of the Peace;died of a heart attack;married at St.Denis Church, Minudieby Rev JM Gay.;b&d dts&locs.

Alfred married Modeste Comeau 5 May 1874, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Modeste (daughter of Laurent Comeau and Anne (Nancy) Melanson) was born 29 Jul 1853, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Mar 1898, her home in Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: a housewife
• Baptised: 19 Sep 1875, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Bef 14 Jun 1948, 38 Copp Ave, Amherst, Nova Scotia

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Laurentio (Laurent) DesBarres and Maria (Marie) Bourque. The baptism entry was written in Latin.

Jennie married Louis Jude Terrio 28 Aug 1901, St Denis RC Church, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia. Louis (son of Jude Theriault and Elizabeth Arsenault) was born 18 Aug 1878, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Dec 1971, Riverside Rest Home, Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 1971, St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 21 Jan 1877, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Charles DesBarres & Emilia Bourque. Her parents were married in 1874. The baptism entry was written in Latin.

Mary married Laurence Bourgeois 16 Sep 1902, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Laurence (son of Charles Bourgeois and Florence Burke) was born 14 Aug 1872, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Nov 1952, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 6 Nov 1952, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

T15-name;b&d dts&locs;never married.

Other Events:

• Residence: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Bef Aug 1916, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia

Notes:

Died:
Her death was reported by Mrs George Legere, her niece, of River Hebert. This would be Frances (Terrio) Legere. Ella's death certificate states that she had resided in River Hebert for 2 weeks. Frances would have looked after her in those two weeks as she took in lots of elderly people into her home to care for them in their final days. Note by A.Owen.

Helena married Damien (Dan) Terrio 8 Aug 1916, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia. Damien (son of Jude Theriault and Elizabeth Arsenault) was born 13 Dec 1884, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 28 Jul 1947, Charles Street, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 30 Jul 1947, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

T15-name;b&d dts&locs;marr.info.

Louisa married Frank J. Burke 2 May 1917, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Frank (son of Jude Burke and Elizabeth Melanson) was born 1879; died 1967. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Jun 1918, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; farming

Joseph married Annie Cora Burke 12 Jun 1918, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Annie (daughter of Anthony P Burke and Mary Jane Melanson) was born 14 Jul 1880, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 17 Apr 1974; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

T15-name;b&d dts&locs;marr.info.

Notes:

T15-name;b&d.dts&loc;marr.info.

Clarence married Loretta O'Regan 1924. Loretta was born 1894; died 5 Apr 1931. [Group Sheet]

Clarence married Mary Roberts 1945. Mary was born 1921; died 1986. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 8 May 1902, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were James DesBarres and Mary DesBarres.

Other Events:

• Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a nursing assistant
• Residence: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; after marrying
• Residence: Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; when young
• Obituary: 6 Feb 2012, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Campbells Funeral Home

Notes:

Obituary:


Obituary

Frances Marie Legere
(June 16, 1903 - February 5, 2012)

It is with sadness that the family of the late Frances Marie Legere age 108 of Amherst and formerly of River Hebert, Cumberland County announce her passing on Sunday, February 05, 2012 at Gables Lodge, Amherst, NS. Born June 16, 1903 in Lower Cove, raised in Minudie, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Jennie (Des Barres) Terrio and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Frances was a faithful member of St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert and a Chartered Member of the Catholic Women’s League, a member of the Altar Society of St. Paul’s and was the oldest member of that church. She loved flowers and gardening and was an active member of the Garden Club in River Hebert and the River Hebert Home and School Association. Frances took training to be a practical nurse and looked after many sick folk in their homes over the years and also worked for Dr. MacIntosh in Amherst. Frances kind and gentle heart allowed her to love everyone equally and without doubt. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Jennie Legere, her grandson Michael (Georgina) Sicheri and great grandson Jacob Sicheri all of Amherst. She is also survived by one sister-in-law Mildred Terrio as well as many nieces and nephews right down to the fifth generation. Frances was predeceased by her husband George in 1998, sisters Irene Melanson and Moudest in infancy, brothers James, Ronald, Jude and Joseph (Jophie) as well as sisters-in-law Grace, Phyllis and Erna Terrio and brother-in-law Fred A. Melanson, two nephews Daniel and Peter Terrio and niece Judith Terrio. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906). Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 11 a.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Amherst with Father Vernon Driscoll officiating. Interment will take place in the spring in the St. Denis Cemetery, Minudie. Memorial donations in Frances’ memory may be made to St. Paul The Apostle Roman Catholic Church, St. Denis Restoration Committee or St. Denis Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be made to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca

Frances married George Joseph Legere 14 Oct 1941, St Denis RC Church, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. George (son of Henry Legere and Katherine Genevieve Blanch) was born 7 Mar 1909, Strathcona, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 14 May 1998. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: a farmer and a horse-trainer
• Occupation: Nov 1935, Barronsfield, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; farmer

James married Grace Catherine Baker 12 Nov 1935, St Denis RC Church, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Grace (daughter of Baron Baker and Anna Baker) was born Abt 1912, Barronsfield, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Feb 1990, Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried in the spring of 1990, St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: a blacksmith by trade
• Residence: Dec 1971, Lower Sackville, , Nova Scotia, Canada

Ronald — Erna R. Sealy. Erna was born 1914; died 1976. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: a mechanic

Alfred married Mildred J. Boudreau 1939. Mildred (daughter of Joseph A Boudreau and Margaret (Maggie) Comeau) was born 8 Apr 1921, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 24 Feb 2015, Northumberland Hall, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: a school teacher and a machinist
• Baptised: 24 Sep 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Dec 1971, Bolton, , Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Willie Desbarres & Hannah DesBarres.

Joseph married Phyllis Ruth Harper 11 Jul 1942, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada. Phyllis was born 9 Mar 1923, Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 Jun 2011, Stoney Plain, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Bolton Center, Brom County, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: a homemaker, local historian, genealogist and active in the Restoration Comittee for StDenis Church
• Obituary: 2 Dec 2006, Halifax, NS; Halifax Hearld

Notes:

T15-b.dt;historian and geneologist

Obituary:

Obituary

MELANSON, Irene - 92, Amherst, passed away in Gables Lodge in Amherst on Thursday, November 30, 2006. Born in Mill Creek, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Jennie (DesBarres) Terrio. Irene was a long term member of Nativity of Our Lady Parish, and Nativity of Our Lady Parish CWL; past president, she was a recipient of the Maple Leaf Service Pin. She was an amateur historian and genealogist who researched and compiled many families' histories. Irene was awarded the Canadian Heritage Award for the restoration of St. Denis' Church in Minudie. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Fred Melanson, West Amherst; sons, Warren (Anne Matheson), Halifax; Arnold (Eleanor), Truro, and Gerald (Patricia Robertson), Halifax; grandchildren, Andrea, Nadine, Sarah and Joseph; great-grandson, Nicholas; sister, Francis Legere, River Hebert; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her infant sister, Modeste; brothers, James, Ronald, Jude, and Joseph, and great-granddaughter, Jenica Saulnier. Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst (667-8777). Visitation will take place in Furlong~Jones Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers will take place at the funeral home Sunday night at 8 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in the St. Charles site of Holy Family Parish, 63 Church St. on Monday at 10 a.m., Father Vernon Driscoll officiating. Burial will take place in Saint Charles - Nativity Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Restoration Committee of St. Denis Church, Minudie. www.furlongjones.ca

Mary married Fred A Melanson 23 May 1942. Fred (son of William Theodore Melanson and Emma Jane (Jennie) Brine) was born 27 Jul 1917, River Hebert, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia; died 15 Feb 2007, All Saints Hospital, Springhill, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Montreal, , Quebec, Canada; Certified Nursing Assistant at the Montreal Children's Hospital
• Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; Certified Nursing Assistant at Victoria Manor and White Birches
• Education: 1963, Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; Certified Nursing Assistant
• Obituary: Nov 2021, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Campbells Funeral Home

Notes:

Birth:
Discrepancy-Jennie told me she was born in River Hebert, NS. Her obituary says she was born in Springhill, NS.-A.Owen,19Mar.2022

Obituary:


Obituary

JENNIE MARIE LEGERE
20-Sep-1942 – 05-Nov-2021
In Loving Memory of Jennie

The death of Jennie Marie Legere, 79, occurred Friday, November 5th, 2021, at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre with her family by her side.

Jennie was the only child of George and Frances (Terrio) Legere. Born in Springhill and lived most of her life in River Hebert, Nova Scotia. Jennie got her education at River Hebert Elementary and River Hebert Rural High Schools. She then went to the Halifax Infirmary and took her nursing assistant course and in 1963 became a Certified Nursing Assistant. Jennie worked at the Montreal Children’s Hospital in Montreal, QC, Victoria Manor and White Birches in Amherst, NS.

Jennie was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in River Hebert, a C.W.L. member, a Brownie and Pathfinder Leader as well as a Wolf Pack and Beaver helper.

Jennie is survived by her husband Jim Sicheri, River Hebert, son Michael Sicheri, Amherst, NS, and Grandson Jacob Sicheri Montreal, QC.

Cremation has taken place. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Church in River Hebert on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11am.

The burial will be in St. Denis Cemetery in Minudie following the funeral service.

Due to COVID-19 provincial guidelines, everyone 12 and over will be required to show proof of double vaccination as well as government ID.

Due to Covid 19 Restrictions, there will be a gathering of family and friends in the Spring or summer of next year to celebrate Jennie’s life.

No Flowers please. Donations may be made to St Paul the Apostle Church, St Denis Cemetery or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be forwarded to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca

Jennie married James\Jacques (Jim) Sicheri (son of Albert Sicheri and Lucienne Theriault) [Group Sheet]

James married Sherma Irene Fife [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Executive Assistant for the majority of her career; Address:
  The Atlantic Police Academy
• Occupation: Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Administrative Assistant for Atlantic Police Academy when she retired
• Occupation: Stephenville, , Newfoundland, Canada; secretary; Address:
  the US Airforce Base
• Occupation: Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada; secretary; Address:
  Canada Packers
• Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; secretary starting out; Address:
  DC Cassy's
• Residence: Mar 1990, Bunbury, Queens , Prince Edward Island, Canada
• Residence: Sep 1991, Bunbury, Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada
• Obituary: 28 Aug 2021, Stratford, Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the website for Hillsboro Funeral Home

Notes:

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Obituary

Anna Marguerite Hookey
1938- 2021
Anna Marguerite Hookey, passed peacefully holding the hand of her beloved husband at Beach Grove Nursing Home on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the age of 83. 
Born in Barronsfield, NS. She was the daughter of the late James Terrio and Grace Terrio (nee: Baker). 
The most important things in her life were her family and the relationships she had built over the years with friends and colleagues. Anna has always lived her life with gratitude, empathy for people and shown kindness to everyone she has encountered throughout her life. With the love of her life, Leonard, she formed many close friendships through the Belvedere Golf Club, as a member and active volunteer (Ladies President), her volunteer work with Kinettes and Girl Guides, Minor Hockey games and tournaments and numerous social Bridge nights. Her career as a secretary started at DC Casey’s in Amherst, NS, then the US Air Force Base in Stephenville, NF, Canada Packers in Charlottetown then the majority of her career at The Atlantic Police Academy as an Executive Assistant. 
Anna loved the sun. Winter months in Florida with Len, walking Daytona Beach, golfing, socializing with their friends, and visits from her family gave her great joy. 
She considered family, her greatest blessings. Growing up with four brothers made for a lively home, and much joy for Anna. Then she opened her arms and heart to 4 sisters in laws, their children and grandchildren. From loving and guiding her 3 children to babysitting, playing and adoring her 8 grandchildren, her life was full. Anna(Nanny) was known for her famous back rubs. The grandchildren and even some nephews, some of them too grown up to admit, cuddled up next to Nanny for a back rub. 
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Leonard Hookey; sons Michael Hookey (Kelly), Steven Hookey (Penny) and daughter Margot Toner (Ivan). Her grandchildren: Taylor Hookey, Jordan Hookey, Joshua Hookey, Melanie Toner, Adam Toner, Anna Hookey, Meghan Hookey and Jack Hookey. Her brothers: Jim Terrio (Sherma), Ralph Terrio, and Richard Terrio (Lynn). Her sister-in-law: Marion Noseworthy, and many nieces and nephews. 
Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her brother Danny Terrio, his wife Carol; her brother-in-law Walt Noseworthy and sister-in-law Pierette Terrio. 
The family wish to thank the staff at Beach Grove Nursing Home for the love and care given to Anna. 
Resting at Hillsboro Funeral Home, Stratford. Due to current restrictions a private visitation and funeral service will be held. 
Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown. 
Donations to be made to the Alzheimer’s Society (PEI) or charity of your choice.

Anna married Leonard (Len) Hookey 26 Nov 1960, St Charles RC Church, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Leonard was born 23 May 1937, St.John's, Newfoundland; died 20 Jun 2022, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada; was buried , Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Ralph married Pierrette Godin [Group Sheet]

Richard married Linda Melanson (daughter of Lionel Joseph Melanson and Lorraine Mary Fagan) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: a Supervisor at the Amherst landfill
• Residence: Mar 1990, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Jun 1997, Scoudouc, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

Damien married Carol Ann Bell 17 Apr 1970, St Charles RC Church, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Carol (daughter of Dean Bell and Catherine Howatt) was born 21 Sep 1949, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 Dec 2008, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Carolyn married Alex Droesheck [Group Sheet]

Sharon married Stanley Gould (son of Oscar Cecil Gould and Matilda Jane MacDonald) [Group Sheet]

Claudette — Frank Lamothe. [Group Sheet]

Donna — Rael Hache. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Muriel Eudora Wheaton [Group Sheet]

Roger married Susan Perry [Group Sheet]

Roger married Linda Catherine Porter [Group Sheet]

Anne married Michael Alfred Burke [Group Sheet]

Anne married James Joseph Lacey [Group Sheet]

Gerald married June Phinney [Group Sheet]

Gerald married Lorna Brine [Group Sheet]

Gerald married Roseanne Lynn Brown [Group Sheet]

Judith — ... .... [Group Sheet]

Jennifer married Terrance William Baturin [Group Sheet]

Warren married Debra Anne Matheson [Group Sheet]

Arnold married Eleanor Louise Frail [Group Sheet]

Gerald married Stephanie Hunter [Group Sheet]

Gerald married Patricia H. Robertson [Group Sheet]