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BENNETT, Isabella
Monday, February 4, 1935 The Halifax Chronicle
The death occurred at her resident, 6 Edinburgh street of Miss Isabelle Bennett in her eighty-first year. Miss Bennett was born in Newfoundland, but had been a resident here for a number of years. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2:30 with service conducted by Rev. John Furlong. Interment will be made at St John's Cemetery.
BROWN, Joseph Saturday, November 23, 1935 The Halifax Chronicle SYDNEY, Nov 22 - Sydney lost an old and highly esteemed resident today in the passing of Joseph Brown, 84, whose death occurred at an early hour this morning. Mr Brown was a native of Newfoundland, but for the past forty years had made his home in Sydney. Death occurred at the family home at 120 Atlantic street. Surviving are three sons, John in San Francisco; Joseph and Matthew at home; one daughter, Mrs Jewel of Boston and his wife. The deceased for a number of years followed the sea.
COOK, Amelia
Monday, September 13, 1937 The Halifax Herald, Halifax, N.S.
The death occurred yesterday of Amelia Cook, 21 Cunard Street,
at the age of 46. She was a native of Little Bay, Newfoundland. The funeral
will take place Tuesday, with nine o'clock Mass at St. Stephen's Church. Interment
will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Contributed by George Newbury
CROCKER, Fanny Tuesday, February 3, 1920 The Halifax Morning Chronicle The funeral of Fanny Crocker, aged 23 years, late of Bay Roberts, Nfld, wife of Frederick Crocker, took place on Monday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to Fairview Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. J. Patton, St Paul's Church
and Adjutant Spearing. The late Mrs Crocker had been recently married and much sympathy is felt for the husband.
DENSMORE, William
Tuesday, March 10, 1908 The Bridgewater Bulletin
Bridgewater, N.S.
Burned In Molten Slag William Densmore, a young man, 19 years of age, a Native of Newfoundland, who has been employed laying bricks at the blast furnace of the Dominion Iron and Steel Company met with an accident this morning which resulted in his death. At about six o'clock, Densmore was laying bricks on the platform of one of the furnaces when the metal was poured. The metal overflowed and burned Densmore so badly that in attempting to avoid it he leaped some thirty feet into the slag pit which was full of molten slag. When taken out a few seconds later his body was almost burnt a char. His wounds were at once dressed as well as could be done under the circumstances and he was taken to the Brookland Hospital. He died in awful agony this afternoon.
ELLSWORTH, Mrs. Samuel Tuesday, October 20, 1936 The Halifax Chronicle NORTH SYDNEY, Oct 19 - The death occurred at her home on Brook street last night of Mrs Samuel Ellsworth 56 years, well known resident of this town. Born in Newfoundland, she lived here for many years. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs Leslie Bungay, of Halifax, a son, Frank, who is a member of the crew of the Lady Nelson.
ELMS, William J.
The Halifax Herald April 11, 1950
Trenton's Deputy Mayor Passes
Trenton, April 10 - The death occurred following a stroke on Saturday of Deputy Mayor William J. Elms of this town.
A town councillor for eight years, the 78-year-old veteran of civic affairs had been a steelworker most of his life. He was foreman in the rolling mills department for years and lately boss tinsmith at Eastern Car Company. He had retired last summer.
He was born in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, but moved to Nova Scotia at an early age. He is survived by his widow, the former Maria Wheeler of Pictou County; one son, Jack, Vancouver; four daughters, Bess, Mrs. E. H. Ayers, Watertown, Mass.; Olive, Mrs. William buck, Brighton, Mass.; Mona, Mrs. J. E. Freeman, West Newton, Mass., and Tilly at home; and one sister, Mrs. Charles Wolfe, Long Beach, Calif.
His children were all able to reach home for the funeral which will take place Wednesday afternoon. Services will be held at Trenton United Church under the auspices of the Masonic Order of which he was a member. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery.
(Contributed by
Fran Elms-Vella)
GRAY, Catherine
Thursday, January 10, 1946
The Halifax Herald
WESTVILLE, Jan 9- Westville relatives have received word of the death of Mrs Thomas Gray of Wabana, Newfoundland. Mrs Gray was the former Catherine MacDonald, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John MacDonald, Highfield, Westville, and her husband, who survives her, was a son of the late Mr and Mrs William Gray, also of Westville. Mrs Gray had been ill for several months. Shortly after their marriage Mr and Mrs Gray moved to Wabana, where Mr Gray was appointed manager of the ore mines. Two daughters, Jean and Dorothy, and a son, Wilson, survive, as well as a sister, Mrs Breen, in the United States, and a brother, William MacDonald, in Edmonton, Alberta. Contributed by Bill Cook
HEFFERMAN, ARTHUR
Friday, August 4, 1937 The Halifax Herald, Halifax, N.S.
Death came suddenly to Arthur Hefferman at Queensland on
Thursday afternoon while he was conversing with his wife. He was 74 years of
age. Mr Hefferman was twice married. His first died 21 years ago. Surviving
him besides his widow, who was formerly Sadie Brigley, are three daughters,
Gladys, wife of E. F., Dart, railway mail clerk, Halifax; Ethel, wife of H.
B. Ball, Lynn, Mass., and Miss Claire of Boston; also several brothers and
one sister, all residing in Newfoundland. He was an active member of St. Mark's
Lodge, No. 38 AM & FM
also a member of the Sons of England. The funeral will take place from the
home of his daughter, Mrs Dart, 16 Princes Place, on Saturday afternoon. Service
with Masonic honors at 2:30, funeral at 3:00, Rev. B. J. Warr will officate
and interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
Contributed by George Newbury
HUNT, William
Wed. Dec. 23, 1931 The Halifax Herald
One of North Sydney's Oldest Residents dies - North Sydney, Dec. 22, - The death of William Hunt, one of North Sydney's oldest residents occured today at his residence on Pierce St. Mr. Hunt was eighty-seven years old and is survived by one son Richard, one daughter, Mrs. Alex Quirk, living in North Sydney; and two daughters living in Saskatchewan. Interment will take place Wednesday morning.
This obituary was posted to the mail list on the Cape Breton Genealogy website by Maureen McNeil and is listed here with her kind permission.
Contributed by George Newbury
JOHNSON, Otto A.
Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, N.S.
JOHNSON Otto A. Born Mar.
31, 1925 Corner Brook, Nfld Died At Halifax, N.S. June 9, 1944 Beloved Son
Of Marion & Olaf
Gustus Johnson One Precious To our Heart Has Gone The Voice We Loved Is Stilled
Contributed by George Newbury
KING, Harry Saturday, October 17, 1936 The Halifax Chronicle SYDNEY, Oct 16 - Harry King, 72-year-old native of Bonaventure, Nfld, died in St. Anthony's home here today after a general illness. A carpenter by trade, Mr King has been a familiar figure in Sydney for over 32 years. He was unmarried.
MACGILLIVARY, Dr. Dougald
Thursday, August 12, 1937 The Halifax Herald, Halifax,
N.S.
Funeral Will Be Held On Friday The funeral of the late Dr. Dougald
MacGillivary,
will be held tomorrow from Fort Massey church at 2:45 p.m., Rev. J. Norrie
Anderson will officate, assisted by Professor W. L. Watson. Interment will
be in Camp Hill cemetery. Pall bearers will be; President Carleton Stanley
and J. Mac G. Stewart, representing Dalhousie University; H. A. Flemming, and
Rev. Dr. J. S. Thomson, Harold Stevens, and W. H. Dennis. The late Dr. MacGillivary's
son, Darrach, will arrive tonight from St. John's, Nfld.
MCCARTHY, John
Tuesday, May 1, 1906 The Bridgewater Bulletin,
Bridgewater, N. S.
Another Life Lost at Sydney SYDNEY, N. S., April 29 - John McCarthy, aged 30 years, and a native of Newfoundland, was instantly killed while at work in the Steel Works today. He was employed at the stock bins and was struck on the chest by the grabs of the brown hoist, which were not working properly. A singular coincidence in connection with McCarthy's death is the fact that he lost a hand while working at the same place about a year ago.
MAHANEY, Francis
Thursday, June 20, 1935
The Halifax Herald
Page 19
The death occurred Tuesday evening at his home, 42 Kaye Street of Francis Mahaney, 53, following a lingering illness. The late Mr Mahaney who was a native of Newfoundland had been a sail maker by profession, but for the past number of years had been unable to work owing to ill health. He is survived by his wife. The body was taken to Lunenburg yesterday afternoon for interment.
Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg
MAHANEY Francis Sr. 1851 - 1920
Francis Jr. 1883 - 1935
Jessie 1883 - 1969 wife
MAHANEY Mrs Jessie 08-05-69 Halifax (obit date) Contributed by George Newbury
MARTIN, Mary
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Munford Road, Halifax, N.S.
In Memory Of Mary Martin Died July 16, 1898 Aged 50 years Rest In Peace Tor Bay, Newfoundland
Contributed by George Newbury
MOKLER, Mary
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Munford Road, Halifax, N.S.
In Memory Of Mary Beloved Wife Of
Thomas Mokler A Native Of Bay Bull's NFLD Died Feb.
26, 1902 Aged 59 years
Contributed by George Newbury
NASH, Charles
Glace Bay
Monday, July 10, 1939 The Halifax Chronicle, Halifax, N.S.
CHARLES
NASH GLACE BAY, July 7 Charles Nash, 67-years-old Newfoundland native died
yesterday. Nash had been ill for several years. He came here from Newfoundland
twenty years ago. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Ernest Walsh of Glace Bay, with
whom Nash lived.
Contributed by George Newbury
O'HANDLEY, Peter
Peter O'Handley, Grand Falls, NFLD Heart Fail. Nov. 27, 1911 River
Denys Rd.
Contributed by George Newbury
PENNELL, Joseph Wednesday, May 10, 1943 The Halifax Mail Page 10 Mrs A. G. Bishop, 50 North Albert Street, Halifax, has received word of the death of her father, Joseph Pennell, of Curling, Newfoundland, which occurred in the St John's Hospital, Monday. He is survived by his wife, three daughters in Halifax, Mrs Bishop, Mrs J. Marlow and Miss P. Pennell with H.M.C. Dockyard;
another daughter, Florence at home.; and two daughters residing in the United States; also two sons, Lorne and James Pennell, with the Newfoundland Government, Curling. The funeral will be held Thursday at Curling.
RICHARDSON - PYE Thursday, July 29, 1943 The Halifax Mail WEDDINGS St Theresa's Church was the scene of a pretty wedding recently when Rev. James Hayes united in marriage Eva Lenora Pye, daughter of Mr & Mrs Thomas Pye, Newfoundland and Thomas Wesley Richardson, son of Mr & Mrs T.W. Richardson, Halifax. Bride given in marriage by M.P. McCarthy, Miss Shirley Richardson, sister of the groom was bridesmaid, Bernice Richardson was flower girl, Patrick J. Peters was best man. The happy couple made a short trip to Saint John, N.B. and will reside in Halifax afterwards
ROSE, Dinah Jane The Chronicle Herald Saturday Nov. 30th, 1929 Page #3 MRS. DINAH JANE ROSE passed away Friday at the residence of her daughter Mrs. R. Griffith, 93 Mumford Road. Mrs. Jane Rose, widow of the late Richard Rose was in her 89th year of age at the time of her death. She was born in BURGEO, Newfoundland. Mrs. Rose is survived by two sons Joseph in Alaska and Richard in Boston, one daughter, Mrs. R. Griffiths and one adopted daughter, Mrs. J. O'Brien 1 Morris Street and one sister Mrs. Mary Poole of Halifax.
Starting at 2 pm Monday, funeral services will be at the home of Mrs. R. Griffiths, 93 Mumford Road with internment in Camp Hill Cemetery. NOTE: {Dinah Jane FORD was born March 13, 1842, Red Island and the daughter of James FORD and Ann Unknown} Contributed by Pam Elkas, Rhode Island
SCOTT, Robert
Wednesday, November 12, 1924
The Morning Chronicle, Halifax,
N.S.
Page 3
Fisherman was Drowned from Dorey Robert Scott, 23 years of age
from Newfoundland ...
Contributed by George Newbury
SCOTT, William Happer
Thursday, July 5, 1832
Died at Carbonear on Monday morning last, after two days illness, Mr. WM. HAPPER SCOTT, merchant. The deceased was a native of Enniskillen, Ireland.
SEINOR, Miss Susie
Thursday, August 5, 1937 The Halifax Herald, Halifax, N.S.
There passed away yesterday at the residence of her sister,
59 North Clifton Street, Miss Susie Seinor, 21, of Newfoundland.
She came to Halifax, three years ago and had been living here since. The funeral
will be Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with service at 59 North Clifton street.
Interment will be in Camp Hill Cemetery.
SWAINE, John W.
Wednesday, November 24, 1915 The Morning Chronicle, Halifax,
N.S. Halifax Day By Day
John W. Swaine died at St. John on Monday after a lengthy
illness. He was a former resident of Newfoundland, and was in his 66th year
of his age. During the last 19 years he had lived in that city and during that
time had won the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends. He is survived
by one son, Thomas, of that city, and five daughters, Mrs. Robert Worrell,
of Halifax; Mrs. M. White, and Mrs. Duncan Angle, of Boston; Mrs. D. McCarthy,
and Mrs. Fred Doucette, of New York.
TURNER, Mildred
Monday, June 1, 1939 The Halifax Chronicle, Halifax, N.S.
The death of Mrs. Mildred Turner occurred at the home of her son, Robert Ash,
at Black Point - Halifax county, Saturday. She was 90 years old and a widow.
The mother of twelve sons and daughters, all are dead, but one son, with whom
she was living. She was born in Newfoundland. The funeral will be held this
afternoon at 2 o'clock, Atlantic Standard Time, at Black Point, where burial
will take place. - BLACK POINT CEMETERY ASH Mildred 1851 - 1939 mother wife
of Jeffery TURNER
Contributed by George Newbury
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