Our Maritime Ties
Eva Jane McDonald
1911 - 2005 (94 years)1. Eva Jane McDonald was born 1 Mar 1911, Rosendale, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 31 May 2005, Cobourg, , Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- AltBirth: CA 1907, Mount Pleasant, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 5 Apr 1911, Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- AltBirth: Abt 1914
- Residence: Jan 1995, Cobourg, , Ontario, Canada
- Misc: May 2005; 16 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren
- Obituary: 8 Jun 2005, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Oxford Journal
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listed as 2 months old
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Eva Jane Wood, formerly of Oxford, died peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, ON, on Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in her 95th year. She was the beloved wife of John Wood; loving mother of Evelyn Simpson, Oxford, NS; Hilbert Wood (June), Oxford; Joyce Sherwood, Cobourg; Etta Mae Leguard (Bernard), Cobourg and the late Verna Hicks and Eric Wood. Dear grandmother of 16 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Sister of the late Eugene, Jeremiah and Joseph McDonald and Freda Coles. Visitation was at the MacCobrey Funeral Home, Wednesday, June 1 and Thursday, June 2, with funeral service on Thursday at 2 p.m. Visitation was also held at Allen's Funeral Home, Oxford, on Sunday, June 5. A graveside service was held on Monday, June 6, in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Oxford.Eva married John Aubrey Wood 12 Jan 1928, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. John was born 28 Aug 1908, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Dec 1970, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Evelyn Wood was born 1930, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 11 Mar 2016, Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 3. Joyce Wood
- 4. Etta Mae Wood
- 5. Verna Wood was born CA 1937, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 15 Oct 1996, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 6. Hilbert N Wood was born 18 May 1932, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 2 Sep 2016.
- 7. Eric C Wood was born 1935; died 1984.
Generation: 2
2. Evelyn Wood (1.Eva1) was born 1930, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 11 Mar 2016, Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: Dec 1979, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Misc: Mar 2016; five granddaughters , six great grandchildren
- Obituary: Aft 11 Mar 2016, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; W Allen Funeral Home
- AltDeath: Bef Sep 2016
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Evelyn Simpson
1930-2016
Evelyn Simpson, 86 years of age, of Oxford, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre surrounded by her loving family. Born in Oxford, she was a daughter of the late John & Eva Jane (MacDonald) Wood.
Evelyn always saw the good and funny side of life. She loved her family and enjoyed a nice cup of tea.
Evelyn will be sadly missed by her children, Sheldon (Shirley) of Oxford Junction, Nancy Chapman (Lenny) of Oxford, Teresa (Ross McKellar) of Oxford, NS Larry of Oxford, NS, Darren of Oxford, NS; brother, Hilbert (June) of River Philip, NS, sisters: Joyce Sherwood of Cobourg, ON, Etta Mae Leguard (Brian) of Cobourg, ON, five granddaughters, six great grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Lewis, brother, Eric and sister Verna Hicks and brother in law Roy Sherwood.
Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of W. Allen's Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford, NS (902-447-2167). The family will receive visitors on Monday, March 21 2016 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. at W. Allen's Funeral Home with a memorial service to be held at 2 p.m. Burial to take place in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery at a later date.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Pleasant Cemetery or the charity of choice.Evelyn — Lewis Simpson. Lewis died Bef Mar 2016. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 8. Shelden Simpson
- 9. Nancy Simpson
- 10. Teresa Simpson
- 11. Larry Simpson
- 12. Darren Simpson
3. Joyce Wood (1.Eva1) Joyce — Roy Sherwood. [Group Sheet]
4. Etta Mae Wood (1.Eva1) Etta — Bryan LaGuarde. [Group Sheet]
5. Verna Wood (1.Eva1) was born CA 1937, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 15 Oct 1996, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: Dec 1979, Shelburne, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Misc: Oct 1996; grandchildren, Jonathan, Gillian, Andrew and Paige
- Obituary: Oct 1996, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Chronicle Herald
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WOOD-HICKS, Verna Janet - 59, Northwood Centre, Halifax, passed away October 15, 1996, in QE II Health Sciences Centre, VG Site. Born in Oxford, Cumberland Co., she was the daughter of Eva (MacDonald) Wood, Cobourg, Ont., and the late John Wood, Oxford. She is survived by sons, Gregory, Shelburne; Kevin, Bedford; Dana, Sable River; grandchildren, Jonathan, Gillian, Andrew and Paige; brother, Hilbert, River Philip; sisters, Evelyn Simpson, Oxford; Joyce (Mrs. Roy Sherwood), Etta-Mae (Mrs. Brian LeGuard), Cobourg. She was predeceased by brother, Eric. Visitation at Allen's Funeral Home, Oxford, on Thursday, October 17, from 7-9 p.m. Graveside service will take place on Friday, October 18, at 2 p.m. in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. A memorial service is planned for Shelburne at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.Verna — Neil Hicks. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Gregory Hicks
- 14. Kevin Hicks
- 15. Dana Hicks
6. Hilbert N Wood (1.Eva1) was born 18 May 1932, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 2 Sep 2016. Other Events:
- Residence: Dec 1979, River Philip, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: May 2005, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Misc: Sep 2016; grandchildren, Dalton, Desirae, Fallon, Myles, Jonathon and Garity
- Obituary: Sep 2016, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; MacDiarmid's Funeral Home
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Hilbert N. Wood
May 18, 1932 - September 02, 2016
Wood, Hilbert N. - 84, River Phillip, passed away September 2, 2016. Born in Oxford, he was a son of the late John and Eva (MacDonald) Wood. Hilbert is survived by his wife of over 56 years, the former June E. Mitchell; sons, Dale (Shelley) and Gary (Mila); daughter, Trudy; grandchildren, Dalton, Desirae, Fallon, Myles, Jonathon and Garity; sisters, Joyce Sherwood and Etta Mae Leguard. He was predeceased by one son in infancy; brother, Eric; sisters, Evelyn and Verna. Cremation has taken place in the care of MacDiarmid’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Oxford (902-447-2930). A private graveside service will be held at a later date.Hilbert married June E Mitchell [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. Dale Wood
- 17. Gary Wood
- 18. Trudy Wood
7. Eric C Wood (1.Eva1) was born 1935; died 1984. Other Events:
- Residence: Dec 1979, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada
- AltDeath: Bef Oct 1996
Generation: 3
8. Shelden Simpson (2.Evelyn2, 1.Eva1) Shelden — Shirley ?. [Group Sheet]
9. Nancy Simpson (2.Evelyn2, 1.Eva1) Nancy — Lenny Chapman. [Group Sheet]
10. Teresa Simpson (2.Evelyn2, 1.Eva1) Teresa — Ross McKellar. [Group Sheet]
11. Larry Simpson (2.Evelyn2, 1.Eva1) 12. Darren Simpson (2.Evelyn2, 1.Eva1) 13. Gregory Hicks (5.Verna2, 1.Eva1) 14. Kevin Hicks (5.Verna2, 1.Eva1) 15. Dana Hicks (5.Verna2, 1.Eva1) 16. Dale Wood (6.Hilbert2, 1.Eva1) Dale — Shelley ?. [Group Sheet]
17. Gary Wood (6.Hilbert2, 1.Eva1) Gary — Mila ?. [Group Sheet]
18. Trudy Wood (6.Hilbert2, 1.Eva1)