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Our Maritime Ties
Margaret (Maggie) Melanson
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1. Margaret (Maggie) Melanson was born 12 Jul 1888, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Sep 1963, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 26 Jul 1888, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: Bef May 1912, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Misc: Jan 1924, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; could not read nor write when she married
- Residence: Jan 1924, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Baptised:
Her godparents were Denis Brien and Marceline Como.Margaret married Alyre (Alec\Alex) Arsenault 14 May 1912, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alyre (son of Maxime Arsenault and Marguerite\Margaret LeBlanc) was born 4 Jun 1891, Cocagne, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef 1924. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Albert Arseneau
was born 5 May 1913, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 20 Jan 2012, Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2012, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 3. Mary S Arseneau
was born Abt 1915, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Jan 2012.
- 4. Dorothy Arseneau
was born 5 Aug 1916, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 5 Nov 2016; was buried 7 Nov 2016, Hillside Cemetery, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 5. Delphine Arsenault
- 6. Leon LeBlanc
died Bef Nov 2016.
Margaret married Joseph Albani (Albany) LeBlanc 8 Jan 1924, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Joseph (son of Dosithe LeBlanc and Angele Brun) was born 7 Mar 1892, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 18 Jan 1972, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Leon LeBlanc
died Bef Jan 2012.
- 8. Delphine LeBlanc
Generation: 2
2. Albert Arseneau
(1.Margaret1) was born 5 May 1913, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 20 Jan 2012, Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2012, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Other Events:
- Occupation: carpenter and built several homes
- Occupation: coal miner by trade
- Occupation: local truck driver
- Occupation: operator of a saw mill
- Baptised: 9 May 1913, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: Jan 2012, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Furlong Jones Funeral Home
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Willie Melanson and Jusine Brine.
Obituary:
Obituary
AlbertArseneau
1913-2012
The death of Albert Arseneau, age 98, of River Hebert occurred peacefully at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow on Friday, January 20, 2012.
Born in River Hebert he was a son of the late Alex and Margaret (Melanson) Arseneau.
A coal miner by trade he as well operated a saw mill and did local trucking. Albert loved horses which he owned and raced. An avid gardener he had his own garden in 2011 and prepared the land for the 2012 season. A carpenter, he built several homes in the area. Albert will be sadly missed by daughters, Anne Arsenault (Eddie), Carolyn Wilson (Richard), Ruth Poplar and Cathy Arseneau all of River Hebert, NS; sons, Gornall (Lisette) of Moncton, Reginald (Linda) of Dieppe, NB; sisters, Dorothy Berry, RiverHebert and Delphine Hachey Ontario; nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife the former Erma Burbine in 2011 a sister Mary Fowler and brother Leon LeBlanc.
Albert's remains have been entrusted into the care of the Furlong Jones Funeral Home, River Hebert (251-2877) from where visitation will be held Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated from the St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert on Tuesday, January 24 at 11 am. Burial in the St. Denis Cemetery, Minudie.
Albert — Irma\Erma Burbine. Irma\Erma died 2011. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Anne Arseneau
- 10. Carolyn Arseneau
- 11. Ruth Arseneau
- 12. Cathy Arseneau
- 13. Gornall Arseneau
was born 1939, River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Jul 2021, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 16 Jul 2021, Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 14. Reginald Arseneau
3. Mary S Arseneau (1.Margaret1) was born Abt 1915, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Jan 2012.
Mary married Herbert George Fowler 17 Aug 1934, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Herbert (son of Simon Fowler and Julie Babin) was born Abt 1914, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
4. Dorothy Arseneau
(1.Margaret1) was born 5 Aug 1916, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 5 Nov 2016; was buried 7 Nov 2016, Hillside Cemetery, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Other Events:
- Residence: Nov 1934, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: Jan 2012, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: Nov 2016, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Furlong-Jones Funeral Home
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Obituary:
Obituary
Dorothy M. Berry
1916-2016
Dorothy M. Berry, 100 years of age, of River Hebert, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Born in River Hebert, she was a daughter of the late Alex & Maggie (Melanson) Arseneau.
Dorothy was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great mother. She enjoyed baking and cooking, quilting and loved to shop. She loved Christmas and spending time with her family. She loved to laugh and was a very out going person.Dorothy was a member of Trinity United Church, River Hebert.
Dorothy will be sadly missed by her daughters, Eleanor Ryan of Montague, PEI, Lois McClary of River Hebert, NS, Brenda Forsyth (Bill) of Minudie, NS; son, Herb (Louanne) of Minudie, NS; sister, Delphine Hachey of ON; fifteen grandchildren, twenty one great grandchildren, seven great great grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Herbert, daughter, Lorraine Coffin, sister Mary Fowler, brothers Albert Arseneau & Leon LeBlanc, daughter in law, Beradette Donovan, son in laws Arthur McClary, Glenn Ryan and Ronald Coffin.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS where the family will receive visitors on Monday, November 7, 2016 from 1- 2 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Burial to take place in the Hillside Cemetery, River Hebert East.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Diabetic Association, the Heart & stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Dorothy's online memorial at www.furlongjones.ca or through the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.
Dorothy married Herbert Lawrence Berry 27 Nov 1934, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Herbert (son of Herbert Berry and Clara Macaloney) was born Abt 1914, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Nov 2016. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 15. Eleanor Berry
- 16. Lois Berry
- 17. Brenda Berry
- 18. Herb Berry
- 19. Lorraine Berry
died Bef Nov 2016.
5. Delphine Arsenault (1.Margaret1)
Delphine — ... Hachey. [Group Sheet]
6. Leon LeBlanc (1.Margaret1) died Bef Nov 2016.
7. Leon LeBlanc (1.Margaret1) died Bef Jan 2012.
8. Delphine LeBlanc (1.Margaret1)
Delphine — Basil Hachey. (son of William Hachey and Melissa Boudreau) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 20. ... Hachey
- 20. ... Hachey
Generation: 3
9. Anne Arseneau (2.Albert2, 1.Margaret1)
Anne — Eddie Arsenault. [Group Sheet]
10. Carolyn Arseneau (2.Albert2, 1.Margaret1)
Carolyn — Richard Wilson. [Group Sheet]
11. Ruth Arseneau (2.Albert2, 1.Margaret1)
Ruth — ... Poplar. [Group Sheet]
12. Cathy Arseneau (2.Albert2, 1.Margaret1)
13. Gornall Arseneau
(2.Albert2, 1.Margaret1) was born 1939, River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Jul 2021, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 16 Jul 2021, Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
Other Events:
- Occupation: a local truck driver prior to his retirement
- Residence: Jan 2012, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Obituary: Jul 2021, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; the website for Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre
- Residence: Jul 2021, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
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Obituary:
Obituary
Gornall Arseneau, 1939-2021
Gornall Arseneau, 82, of Moncton, passed away on Saturday July 3, 2021 at his residence. Born in River Hebert, NS, he was the son of the late Albert and Erma (Burbine) Arseneau.
Prior to his retirement, Gornall was a local truck driver. He was an animal lover, especially of horses, a passion he shared with his father. He loved classic cars and trucks, and he and Lisette loved going to classic car shows. He was a hard working man, always willing to help anyone in need. He had a huge heart and would move mountains for his wife and daughter.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lisette née Jaillet; one daughter, Lynn Arseneau (Cris Best) of Kennetcook, NS; four sisters: Carolyn Wilson (Richard), Ruth Poplar, Cathy Arseneau, all of River Hebert, NS, and Anne Arsenault (Eddie) of Amherst, NS; one brother, Reginald (Linda) of Dieppe; as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) where the funeral service will be celebrated on Friday July 16 at 4 pm. Visiting hours are Friday from 3 pm until time of funeral. Due to the pandemic, face coverings are required and a maximum participation of 100 people at a time with social distancing regulations are in effect. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery, Dieppe. In memory of Gornall, a contribution to the Parkinson Society or the Greater Moncton SPCA would be appreciated.Â
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Gornall — Lisette Jaillet. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 21. Lynn Arseneau
14. Reginald Arseneau (2.Albert2, 1.Margaret1)
Reginald — Linda .... [Group Sheet]
15. Eleanor Berry (4.Dorothy2, 1.Margaret1)
Eleanor — Glenn Ryan. [Group Sheet]
16. Lois Berry (4.Dorothy2, 1.Margaret1)
Lois — Arthur McClary. [Group Sheet]
17. Brenda Berry (4.Dorothy2, 1.Margaret1)
Brenda — Bill Forsyth. [Group Sheet]
18. Herb Berry (4.Dorothy2, 1.Margaret1)
Herb — Bernadette Donovan. [Group Sheet]
Herb — Louanne Terrio. (daughter of Frederick (Fred) Terrio and Myrtle Anne Brown) [Group Sheet]
19. Lorraine Berry (4.Dorothy2, 1.Margaret1) died Bef Nov 2016.
Lorraine — Ronald Coffin. Ronald died Bef Nov 2016. [Group Sheet]
20. ... Hachey (8.Delphine2, 1.Margaret1)
Generation: 4
21. Lynn Arseneau (13.Gornall3, 2.Albert2, 1.Margaret1)
Lynn — Cris Best. [Group Sheet]