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Our Maritime Ties
Ida May Hays
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1. Ida May Hays was born 7 Jun 1880, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 24 Dec 1952, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 26 Dec 1952, ? Cemetery, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- AltBirth: 7 Jun 1881, , , Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 31 Mar 1901, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1 Jun 1921, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Census:
39 in 1921 censusIda married Lorenzo Howard Smith 28 Sep 1904, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Lorenzo (son of George Oulton Smith and Rebecca D McCormick) was born 14 Sep 1875, Shinimicas, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Norman Howard Hayes Smith
was born 29 Mar 1906, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Mar 1932, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, California, United States; was buried 16 Mar 1932, ? Cemetery, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 3. Avril Mary Smith
was born 1 Apr 1908, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef 11 Feb 2003; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Brockton, Bruce, Ontario, Canada.
- 4. Dorothy Elizabeth Smith
was born 19 Jul 1909, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 22 Mar 1983, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 5. Sidney Lewis Smith
was born 9 Sep 1912, Sydney Mines, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Feb 2003, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 6. Carl Percy Smith
was born 28 Aug 1916, Sydney Mines, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 31 Aug 1916; was buried , Brookside Cemetery, Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 2
2. Norman Howard Hayes Smith (1.Ida1) was born 29 Mar 1906, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Mar 1932, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, California, United States; was buried 16 Mar 1932, ? Cemetery, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Other Events:
- Census: 1911, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1 Jun 1921, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Apr 1930, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, California, United States; pharmacist in drug store
- Census: 1 Apr 1930, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, California, United States
Notes:
Census:
14 in 1921 census3. Avril Mary Smith (1.Ida1) was born 1 Apr 1908, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef 11 Feb 2003; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Brockton, Bruce, Ontario, Canada.
Other Events:
- Census: 1911, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: Aug 1920, Hantsport, , Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1 Jun 1921, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Nov 1935, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; certified drug clerk
- Residence: Aft 1946, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada
- Residence: Aft 1963, Hanover, , Ontario, Canada
- Misc: Feb 2003; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; nephews, Fred Burns of Boston and Scott Smith of Nanaimo, B.C.
- Obituary: Feb 2011, Hanover, , Ontario, Canada; Hanover Post
Notes:
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12 in 1921 censsu
Obituary:
Obituary
Feb. 11, 2003 Hanover Post:Avril Mary Scott was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia in 1908. Â She lived in the Maritimes until 1946, when she and her husband Fred moved to Montreal, becoming residents of Hanover in 1963, Â Mrs. Scott was always an active volunteer in the community. Â While living in Montreal she served as a Sunday School teacher and as a leader in girls' youth groups. Â She was made an honourary life member of the Women's Missionary Society W.D. of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Â After coming to Hanover she served on the Auxiliary of the Hanover and District Hospital for 40 years and was made a life member. Â Mrs. Scott was the dearly loved wife of Fred Scott and dear mother of two daughters, Dorothy (Robert Stoutjesdyk) of Edmonton and Mary (James Campbell) of Toronto. Â She also leaves five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Â She is predeceased by her brothers Norman, Sydney and Carl Percy Smith, and her sister Dorothy Burns. Â She also leaves two nephews, Fred Burns of Boston and Scott Smith of Nanaimo, B.C. Â Visitation will be held at the Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover on Wednesday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm, where funeral service will be held on Thursday at 2 pm. Â Interment in the Hanover Cemetery. Â Memorial donations to the Hanover and District Hospital Auxiliary, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers.
[posted to NSCumber Mailing List 25 Sep 2013 by Gerry Mattinson]Avril married Edward Frederick Scott 26 Nov 1935, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Edward was born 20 Jun 1910, Kingsville, Essex, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1998; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Brockton, Bruce, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Dorothy Scott
- 8. Mary Scott
4. Dorothy Elizabeth Smith (1.Ida1) was born 19 Jul 1909, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 22 Mar 1983, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Other Events:
- Misc: Herald Obit CD has Dorothy Elizabeth Burns (Hantsport) - obit. publ. on Mar 24, 1983
- Census: 1911, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1 Jun 1921, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Aug 1940, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; nurse
Notes:
Census:
11 in 1921 censusDorothy married George Harris Burns 24 Aug 1940, Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. George was born CA 1900, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 Aug 1989, Windsor, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Fred Burns
5. Sidney Lewis Smith (1.Ida1) was born 9 Sep 1912, Sydney Mines, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Feb 2003, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Other Events:
- Census: 1 Jun 1921, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: Dec 1952, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Census:
8 in 1921 censusSidney — Marion Swansberg. Marion was born 29 Jan 1918, Little Harbour, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Dec 2015, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Scott Smith
6. Carl Percy Smith (1.Ida1) was born 28 Aug 1916, Sydney Mines, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 31 Aug 1916; was buried , Brookside Cemetery, Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 3
7. Dorothy Scott (3.Avril2, 1.Ida1)
Dorothy — Robert Stoutjesdyk. [Group Sheet]
8. Mary Scott (3.Avril2, 1.Ida1)
Mary — James Campbell. [Group Sheet]
9. Fred Burns (4.Dorothy2, 1.Ida1)
10. Scott Smith (5.Sidney2, 1.Ida1)
Scott — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Claire Smith
- 12. Ian Smith
- 11. Claire Smith
Generation: 4