Jackson, Eva Frances (Keating)* Eva Frances (Keating) Jackson, 89 MEDFORD, Mass. -- Eva Frances (Keating) Jackson, of MEDFORD, Mass., formerly of Somerville, Mass., passed away at her home in MEDFORD on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. She was 89 years old. Born in Canada, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edmond H. and Lillie (Best) Keating. She was the loving mother of Phyllis and her husband Gerald Hart of Boca Raton, Fla., Larry and his wife Elizabeth Jackson of Homestead, Fla., Linda and her husband Richard Hildebrand of New Gloucester, and David Jackson of Boston, Mass.; cherished grandmother of William and his wife Kimberly Hildebrand of Ipswich and April Hildebrand of Malden; and dear great-grandmother of Abigail and Harrison Hildebrand of Ipswich. Eva was one of 12 children born to the late Edmund and Lillie (Best) Keating of the Magdalen Islands, Canada. Her funeral service will be celebrated in the Grace Episcopal Church, 160 High St., Medford, Mass., Thursday, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be in the Beals- Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Ave., Medford, Mass., Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment, Oak Grove Cemetery, MEDFORD, Mass. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com Donations in Eva's memory may be made to: Hallmark Hospice 178 Savin St. Suite 300 Malden, Massachusetts 02148
from Portland Herald Press 12/02/2008

– HALIFAX Herald – 20 MAY 1993
GOODWIN, Francis Robie - 65, Hopewell, Pictou County, died May 19, 1993, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Magdalen Islands, Que., he was a son of the late Francis and Alice (Dunn) Goodwin. He was a resident of Hopewell for the past 10 years, having previously lived in Dartmouth. He was a member of St. Columba United Church, Hopewell. He was employed at the naval research establishment in Dartmouth for a number of years and was later employed at CFB Shearwater until retirement. He is survived by three sons, Myles, Montreal; Barry, Waverley; Alan, Whitehill, Pictou County; eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Roberta (Bertie) Turple; brother, Raymond; two sisters, Vivian, Agnes. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. today in H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton. Funeral will be 4 p.m. Friday in St. Columba United Church, Rev. Marjorie Cornelius officiating. Burial will be in MacLean Cemetery, Hopewell. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

HALIFAX Herald – 1 MARCH 1999
RUDOLPH, Florence Margaret - 85, Maritime Odd Fellows Home, Pictou, formerly of Scotch Hill, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 27, 1999, in the home. Born in Grand Entry, Magdalen Islands, Que., on October 3, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Thomas W. and Hannah E. Goodwin Rankin. Florence moved with her family from the Magdalen Islands to Scotch Hill in her early teens, where she resided most of her life, until taking up residence at Lakeside Villa Seniors Apartments in Lyons Brook. She had been a resident of Maritime Odd Fellows Home for the past three years. Florence was a member of Lyons Brook United Church, the United Church Women, and the Women's Institute. She is survived by son, J. Floyd and wife Ruby, Lyons Brook; foster daughter, Carol and husband George E. MacKenzie, Bible Hill; grandchildren, Krystal Munro, Pictou; Travis Rudolph, Halifax; Beth MacKenzie-Dunn, Moncton; Glen MacKenzie, Truro; Kenneth MacKenzie, Bible Hill; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Julia Dunn, Moncton; several nieces and nephews. The last surviving member of her immediate family, Florence was predeceased by her husband, Percy, in 1965; sisters, Thelma Goodall, Marjorie Flynn, Edna Hustins, and brother, Arthur. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in Lyons Brook United Church, Rev. James LeLand officiating. Burial in Scotch Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations may be made to Lyons Brook United Church Memorial Fund or a charity of your choice.

HALIFAX Herald – 25 MAY 1999
CLARKE, Walton - 85, Abercrombie, died May 23, 1999, at home. Born in the Magdalen Islands, he was a son of the late Simeon and Letitia (Sweet) Clarke. He was a retired car worker from Hawker Siddeley Limited. Surviving are brothers, John, Brian, Magdalen Islands; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Elizabeth Porter; sisters, Priscilla, Minnie, Thelma; brothers, Percy, Wilbert. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, both in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow, Rev. Norman Marple officiating. Burial in Abercrombie Cemetery. Donations to Abercrombie Cemetery or any charity.