Our Maritime Ties
Primillia Mary Burke
1901 - 1980 (78 years)1. Primillia Mary Burke was born 10 Dec 1901, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 27 Sep 1980, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Primillia married Joseph Arthur (Arthur) Burke 22 Nov 1921, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Joseph died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Alice Mary Burke was born Abt 1931, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 9 Oct 2008, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 13 Oct 2008, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 3. Stanley Burke died Bef Oct 2008.
- 4. Kate Burke died Bef Oct 2008.
- 5. Diane Burke died Bef Oct 2008.
- 6. Theresa Burke
- 7. Josephine Burke
- 8. Mary Burke
- 9. Annie Burke
- 10. Kenneth Burke
Generation: 2
2. Alice Mary Burke (1.Primillia1) was born Abt 1931, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 9 Oct 2008, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 13 Oct 2008, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Obituary: Oct 2008, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Furlong Jones Funeral Home
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Obituary:
OBITUARY
Alice Mary White
1931-2008
Peacefully, at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, the death of Alice Mary (nee Burke) White, 77, occurred on Thursday, October 9, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in River Hebert, NS, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Primillia Burke.
Alice's family was the focus of her life and she was known as a loving wife,mother and grandmother.
She will be sadly missed by her husband of sixty years, Harvey, River Hebert; daughters, Sheila (Arthur Gouchie), Hastings, Sandra (Ron) Ruscitti, Misssissauga,Ontario, Nancy (Tim Coates), Amherst, Debbie (Mike Farrow), Maccan, Margaret (Ross) Wilson, Erin, Ontario, Peter (Lisa) White, River Hebert; thirteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; sisters,Theresa (Darrell) Boss, Josephine (late Hughie) MacEachern, Mary (Avard) Christie, Annie (Jack) Bourgeois; brother, Kenneth (Linda)Burke; many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Stanley, and sisters Kate Morris and Diane Walker.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, Sunday,October 12, 2008 in the River Hebert and Joggins Community Funeral Home, Main Street, River Hebert, (251-2877). A memorial mass will be held at St. Paul The Apostle Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert, 11am Monday, October 13, 2008. Father David MacDonald presiding, Father George Smith assisting. Burial to follow in the St. DenisCemetery, Minudie.
A heartfelt and special thank you is extended from the family to Dr. Beltran, Carol Embree, Alan Linkletter, the entire staff of palliative care as well as the staff of the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre and the Moncton Oncology Department.
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Alice married Harvey White [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Sheila White
- 12. Sandra White
- 13. Nancy White
- 14. Debbie White
- 15. Margaret White
- 16. Peter White
3. Stanley Burke (1.Primillia1) died Bef Oct 2008. 4. Kate Burke (1.Primillia1) died Bef Oct 2008. Kate — ... Morris. [Group Sheet]
5. Diane Burke (1.Primillia1) died Bef Oct 2008. Diane — ... Walker. [Group Sheet]
6. Theresa Burke (1.Primillia1) Theresa — Darrell Boss. [Group Sheet]
7. Josephine Burke (1.Primillia1) Josephine — Hughie MacEachern. [Group Sheet]
8. Mary Burke (1.Primillia1) Mary — Avard Christie. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Susan Ann Christie was born 23 Nov 1959, Sept Iles, , Quebec, Canada; died 14 Sep 2014, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 18. Claude Christie
- 19. Mike Christie
- 20. Artie Christie
- 21. Cheryl Christie
- 22. Francine Christie
9. Annie Burke (1.Primillia1) Annie — Jack Bourgeois. [Group Sheet]
10. Kenneth Burke (1.Primillia1) Kenneth — Linda .... [Group Sheet]
Generation: 3
11. Sheila White (2.Alice2, 1.Primillia1) Sheila — Arthur Gouchie. [Group Sheet]
12. Sandra White (2.Alice2, 1.Primillia1) Sandra — Ron Ruscitti. [Group Sheet]
13. Nancy White (2.Alice2, 1.Primillia1) Nancy — Tim Coates. [Group Sheet]
14. Debbie White (2.Alice2, 1.Primillia1) Debbie — Mike Farrow. [Group Sheet]
15. Margaret White (2.Alice2, 1.Primillia1) Margaret — Ross Wilson. [Group Sheet]
16. Peter White (2.Alice2, 1.Primillia1) Peter — Lisa .... [Group Sheet]
17. Susan Ann Christie (8.Mary2, 1.Primillia1) was born 23 Nov 1959, Sept Iles, , Quebec, Canada; died 14 Sep 2014, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; genealogist and local historian for approximately 30 years
- Occupation: From 2002 to 2014, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; an employee of CANSA (Cumberland African Nova Scotian Association)
- Obituary: Sep 2014, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Campbell's Funeral Home
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Obituary
Hill, Susan Ann - 54, Amherst, NS, died on Sept. 14, 2014 in Amherst, NS with her family by her side, after a brief illness of pancreatic cancer. Born in Sept.-Iles, Quebec to Avard and Mary (Burke) Christie.
She is survived by her daughters Samantha (David) Downey of Amherst and Kristy (Scott) Houlihan of Dartmouth and three grandchildren Laurana, Violet-Anne and Grayson. Also survived by her parents; brothers Claude (Marion), Mike (Jillian) and Artie (Tania) Christie; sisters Cheryl (Lewis) Boom and Francine (Kevin) Stuart; many nieces and nephews and friend, Jim Dorrington. Susan was predeceased by her former husband, L. Dan Hill in April 2014.
She had worked for CANSA in Amherst for the past 12 years.
Genealogy research was her passion for nearly 30 years, having served on the Board of both the Cumberland County Genealogical Society and prior to that with the Amherst Township Historical Society. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren. Susan also enjoyed spending time at Heather’s Beach in the summer and recently discovered how much she enjoyed winter get aways with family to sunny destinations.
Arrangements are in the care of Campbell¹s Funeral Home, Amherst, NS (902 667-9906). In accordance with Susan’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18th at 11:00 a.m. at Campbell’s Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations maybe made to the Cumberland County Genealogical Society. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.campbellsamherst.ca
Susan — L Daniel (Dan) Hill. L (son of Fred Hill and Violet Hadland) was born 28 Feb 1954, Prince Rupert, , British Columbia, Canada; died Apr 2014. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Samantha Hill
- 24. Kristy Hill
18. Claude Christie (8.Mary2, 1.Primillia1) Claude — Marion .... [Group Sheet]
19. Mike Christie (8.Mary2, 1.Primillia1) Mike — Jillian .... [Group Sheet]
20. Artie Christie (8.Mary2, 1.Primillia1) Artie — Tania .... [Group Sheet]
21. Cheryl Christie (8.Mary2, 1.Primillia1) Cheryl — Lewis Boom. [Group Sheet]
22. Francine Christie (8.Mary2, 1.Primillia1) Francine — Kevin Stuart. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 4
23. Samantha Hill (17.Susan3, 8.Mary2, 1.Primillia1) Samantha — David Downey. [Group Sheet]
24. Kristy Hill (17.Susan3, 8.Mary2, 1.Primillia1) Kristy — Scott Houlihan. [Group Sheet]