Elizabeth Christine Robertson

1915 - 2002  (87 years)

• Name	Elizabeth Christine Robertson
  Nickname	Chrissie
  Born	3 Aug 1915	Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Female
  Baptised	15 Jun 1916	Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada   [3]
  Residence	Nov 1957	New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada   [4]
  Died	28 Dec 2002	New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada   [4]
  Obituary	30 Dec 2002	Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada   [4]
  	Halifax Herald
  	Obituary Halifax Herald - December 30, 2002 - Ritchie, Elizabeth Christine "Chrissie" - 87, Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow, formerly of Grant Street, New Glasgow, passed away Saturday, December 28 2002, in the manor. Born in Barney's River Station, August 3 1915, she was a daughter of the late Harlan Page and Margaret Grace (Bannerman) Robertson. She was a resident of New Glasgow most of her life. A dedicated member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Chrissie was a CGIT leader and was very active in the ladies guild and the Allan Pollock Society for 30 years. Hard working, highly efficient and intelligent, she was a valued employee of George E. Flemings Furniture Store, New Glasgow. Chrissie was an avid golfer, curler and bowler. A beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend, she nurtured them with constant love and care. She will be remembered for her generosity, proficiency, quick wit and her selfless love of others. Surviving are sisters, Janet Robertson, New Glasgow; Lena (Wendell) Watters, Hamilton, Ontario; brother Allison (Helen) Robertson, MacLellan's Brook; sisters-in-law, Mary Robertson, New Glasgow; Dorothy Robertson and Gladys Robertson, Barney's River Station; Joyce Robertson, Mississauga, Ontario; Eileen Robertson, Burlington, Ontario; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Murray Ritchie; sister, Emma; brothers, Lawrence, Lester, Everett, Donald, Freddie. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 7 - 9 pm today in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, December 31, in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, Rev. Richard Sand officiating. A reception will take place in the church hall. Interment will be in Kenzieville Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in Chrissie's memory may be made to any charity.
  Occupation	New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada   [4]
  	an employee of George E Flemings Furniture Store
  Buried	31 Dec 2002	Kenzieville Cemetery, Kenzieville, , Nova Scotia, Canada   [4]
  Person ID	I53412	Arthur - Research
  Last Modified	21 Jan 2012

  
  

  Father	Harlan Page Robertson,   b. 18 Apr 1878, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada ,   d. 26 Jul 1973, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada  (Age 95 years)
  Mother	Margaret Grace Bannerman,   b. 9 Jan 1880, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada ,   d. 7 Nov 1957, Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada  (Age 77 years)
  Family ID	F18867	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Pte Donald Murray Ritchie,   b. 11 Jun 1916, New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada ,   d. 11 Jun 1944, , , Normandy, France  (Age 28 years)
  Married	23 Apr 1941  [1]
  Family ID	F18879	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 3 Aug 1915 - Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Baptised - 15 Jun 1916 - Barney's River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada Obituary - Halifax Herald - 30 Dec 2002 - Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S1891] Book: Bannerman, Pictou Co, p.348-354. [S672] Electronic: Pictou Roots Web Site. Electronic <http://www.rootsweb.com/~pictou/kenzie8.htm>, Ritchie Donald Murray Ritchie June 11, 1916 -- June 11, 1944 his wife Eliza Christine [Robertson] Aug 3, 1915 -- no dates Plot #14A [S1780] Parish: NS, Barney's River, MG 4, Vol 8A, Reel 361., p.64, family of Harlan Robertson, Barney's River Station & margaret G Bannerman. p.64, family of Harlan Robertson, Barney's River Station & margaret G Bannerman John Lawrence 13 Aug 1911 26 Aug 1912 Lester Ross 10 Aug 1912 26 Aug 1912 William Everett 26 July 1914 11 March 1915 Elizabeth Christina 3 Aug 1915 15 June 1916 Margaret Janet 8 July 1919 21 Sept 1919 [S1511] Info: Marsha Mackay, Charles Oulton's Descendants file, received 9 Apr 2009.