Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Municipalité) - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

obit Margaret (McLean) Rankin

dgfim22 — 2009-11-03 15:52:26Z

MacLEAN, Margaret - The Harry Leblanc & Fils Funeral Home informs you that Mrs Margaret MacLean passed away on November 1, 2009 at the age of 82 years. She lived in Grosse-Ile, Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC. She was the wife of Mr. Beverly Rankin, and the mother of Gloria and Reuben, and mother-in-law of Rachel. The family will receive condolences Tuesday, November 3, 2009 and Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 13h to 17h and 19h to 21h at Holy Trinity Church of Grosse-Ile. The religious service will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 14h in Holy Trinity Church, Grosse-Ile, with burial following.

obit Herbert Taker

dgfim22 — 2009-07-19 01:15:25Z

Herbert TAKER, of Grosse-Ile, QC, husband of the late Sophie Anderson, died on 17 July 2009, aged 87 years old. His funeral will be held at Holy Trinity Ch., Grosse-Ile, QC on Monday, 20 July 2009 at 6PM. He was the father of Carlton, David, Billy and Michael Taker.

Re: Alexander Bourgeois

dgfim22 — 2009-06-26 12:41:37Z

Sorry Marc,

No further info from me. You've got enough from my copyrighted book already!

Dennis

Re: Alexander Bourgeois

Marc_Bourgeois4 — 2009-06-25 17:27:19Z

Good afternoon,

I have documented your great grandfather back to his acadian roots.

See:
http://www.histoire-de-bourgeois.net/getperson.php?personID=...

Anything you could provide me which will allow me to fill in the gaps of his descendants would be appreciated.

Marc Bourgeois,
http://histoire-de-bourgeois.ca

Re: Patrick Coleman, Grosse Ile

dgfim22 — 2009-05-21 16:53:09Z

Michigan?!?

Thanks, That's certainly a far cry from the Quebec Maritimes! I guess people should check maps more often to be sure they have the correct geographical location before posting questions. BTW, I didn't post the question.

Have a great day, Dennis

Re: Patrick Coleman, Grosse Ile

lafayette30 — 2009-05-21 14:44:15Z

Patrick Coleman had a store in Grosse Ile, Michigan which he opened in 1895.

Re: Alexander Bourgeois

dgfim22 — 2009-04-26 02:15:27Z

PS I forgot to mention it, but enter Raymond in the search box at the Bourgeois genforum

Re: Alexander Bourgeois

dgfim22 — 2009-04-26 02:11:46Z

Alexandre Bourgeois was son of Raymond Bourgeois and Esther Bourgeois of Cheticamp, NS. He was born at Havre-Aubert on 23 May 1845. Raymond (s/o Jean & Angelique Poirier) and Esther (d/o Jean & Marie Chiasson) were married at Cheticamp on 24 Nov 1829. They are both of ACADIAN origin.

Please stop this incessant quest for "ABORIGINAL" ancestry. We're dealing with people of French Acadian-European ancestry, which can be proven by mtDNA results! Raymond and Esther stopped at the Magdalens for about a decade where seven of their eleven children were born, before moving on to Sandy Point, NF.

For further on Raymond and Esther, please visit the Bourgeois Family Genforum at genealogy.com, where I have answered others who share your ancestry. Dennis

Alexander Bourgeois

rodgerhunt139 — 2009-04-25 23:35:11Z

I am looking for information on Alexander Bourgeois, my Great Grandfather. He was born in 1842 in Iles-de-Madeleine. He moved to the Stephenville Newfoundland area some time prior to 1894 where he married Harriet White (most likely Leblanc at that time)Any information would help. Was he aboriginal?

RANKIN- GOODWIN - BLOOM

kimbarlow97 — 2009-04-21 19:55:32Z

Hello there,

I am looking for information, mostly, I am collecting old items on the members of my family, Charles Goodwin father of Hannah Goodwin and Margaret Bloome, any old pictures or old documents that may have survived over the years would be greatly appreciated, I do have a picture of Margaret but would love one of Charles, or Alfred Rankin and his wife Emily Clark, also looking for the same for Issac Bloome and his wife Elizabeth Ann McLean.

thank you
Kim in Ontario at jennill@cogeco.ca

Obit- Ezer Owen DICKSON

Rik_Clark — 2009-03-11 17:20:10Z

The Cronicle Hearold-09 Mar 2009: DICKSON, Ezra "Owen" 77, Bible Hill, passed away Friday, March 6, 2009, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in the Magdalen Islands, he was a son of the late Everett and Viola (Rankin) Dickson. Owen was a Telegrapher for Canadian National Railroad, Atlantic Coastline Railroad, Boston Railroad and Maine Railroad for several years. With his father they owned and operated Dickson`s Dry Cleaners on Waddell St., Truro. Surviving are his companion of 35 years, Stella (Mosher) Croft; daughters, Valerie (David) Lewellyn, Karen (Daniel) Dorey, Kim (Vince) Brougham, Sherry Dickson, all of Bridgewater; Paulette (Nick) Whipple, Ayers Cliff, Que.; eight grandchildren; sister, Ruth Rivers, Abercrombie; several nieces and nephews. Owen is predeceased by granddaughter, Rassia. There will be a graveside service in the spring in Terrace Hill Cemetery, Truro. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia. Arrangements are under the direction of Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro. Condolences to the family may be made at: www.colchestercommunity.com

1881 and 1891 Canadian Census

Rik_Clark — 2009-02-06 15:25:12Z

New at Collections Canada. Click here:

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/census/index-e.html

Obituary: Lindsay Buck

dgfim22 — 2009-02-05 12:59:38Z

Lindsay Buck 1923 - 2009 - Lindsay Buck, 85, of Providence St., Shediac, NB passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the Moncton Hospital. Born August 7, 1923 in Magdalen Island, Québec, he was the son of the late Forbes and Viney (Burke) Buck. Lindsay served in the Maritimes and in British Columbia as a member of the RCAF during World War II. Upon his return to civilian life, he was employed as an accountant. He is survived by his two step-daughters, Sharon Lavoie (Mike) of Québec and Marion Jean Stanistreet of Alberta; one step-son, Charles Stanistreet of B.C., sister, Serena Buck-Fournier (Charlie) of Québec, and his long time friend, companion and caregiver Helen O'Brien of Shediac and her family. He is predeceased by his wife Ruth (Kirk) Buck (1990), stepson Kirk Stanistreet, sister Melba Buck, and brothers Waldon and Ness. No visitation or funeral service by his request. (Moncton Times & Transcript, 5 Feb 2009)

OLDER Off-Island Obits: Keating, Goodwin, Rankin, Clarke

Rik_Clark — 2009-01-13 12:53:01Z

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.
　

Obit: Spencer Turnbull

dgfim22 — 2008-10-02 11:56:48Z

TURNBULL, Spencer - La Maison Funéraire Harry Leblanc & Fils Inc., vous informe du décès le 30 septembre 2008 de Monsieur Spencer Turnbull, il était âgé de 86 ans et résident de Grosse-Ile, aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC. Il était l'époux de Madame Jennie Clark et le père de 12 enfants. La famille recevra les condoléances à la résidence du défunt, mercredi et jeudi de 13h à 15h et de 18h à 20h. Le service religieux de Monsieur Spencer Turnbull sera célébré, vendredi le 3 octobre 2008 à 14h à l'église Holy Trinity de Grosse-Ile et de là au cimetière de l'endroit.

Re: Passings: Hazel (Clarke) McKay & Wilbur F. McLean

dgfim22 — 2008-10-01 14:24:15Z

Thanks for the clarification!

Den

Re: Passings: Hazel (Clarke) McKay & Wilbur F. McLean

Rik_Clark — 2008-09-30 17:35:04Z

OPPS....

That was Wilbur Ford MCLEAN, son of Murdock and Susan (Clarke) McLean.

Re: Passings: Hazel (Clarke) McKay & Wilbur F. McLean

dgfim22 — 2008-09-30 16:33:46Z

Rik,

Did you mean "McLean" for "McKay" in Wilbur's death data?

Thanks, Dennis

Boudreau, Coloumbe

drolet — 2008-09-02 10:44:04Z

I am searching the Boudreau line and trying to figure out how it connects to the Coloumb and Coulbron lines.

I am especially looking for info on the following:

Ausith Boudreau-Coloumbe m. to Francois Smart Leveille-Tyriest.

Ausith was born illegitimate, her godparents on the Canadian records list Pierre Boudreau and Marie-Ausite Coloumbe. I have not been able to find her siblings.

Ausith and Francois Smart had 9 children who all lived in the Clinton County, New York area. Mainly Saranac and Plattsburgh.

Nelson
Joseph
Alfred
Rose
Julia
Amelia
Harriet
Henry
Josephine

Nelson was married to Louisa Coloumbe who was from Canada. I am interested in her connection to the Boudreau-Coloumbe line, but have been unsuccessful in finding it.

Please contact me if anything looks familiar.

Melissa

Re: Tragedy.... this message is for Dennis Boudreau

hostam1 — 2008-04-06 02:36:16Z

Thank you Dennis

Tragedy.... this message is for Dennis Boudreau

hostam1 — 2008-04-05 19:38:25Z

Hope everything is fine with you.

Today was the funerals for the 3 "Madelinots" and I wonder if the late Mr Deraspe and late Mr Leblanc and also late Mr Bourque were somewhat related to my hubby family? His great grand mother maternal Anne dit Nanon was the d/o Bertrand Deraspe.

I cant go check this today at the school....

Very sad tragedy...I am just hoping they will find late Mr Aucoin.

thank you

Odile Gamache St Amour

Re: plus d'info

jessefrance1 — 2008-08-17 01:46:06Z

Bonjour Lorraine,

Je suis une descendante d'Hyppolite Poirier. C'était mon arrière grand-père. Je remarque que votre message date de janvier 2005. Avez-vous trouver plus d'information à son sujet? Quel est votre lien avec lui.

Je viens tout juste de débuter des recherches sur ma famille et ce n'est pas facile!

France

Obit - Robert Clarke DICKSON

Rik_Clark — 2008-07-20 12:14:39Z

DICKSON, Robert Clarke "Bob" - 84, of 7th Street, Trenton, passed away Friday, July 18, 2008, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Sylvester, he was a son of the late Rueban and Caroline (Clarke) Dickson. He was a retired maintenance employee of Irving Oil. He and his father built the former Saint Augustine Anglican Church in Trenton. He served overseas during the Second World War in Italy and Holland. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 28, Stellarton; the Cape Breton Highlander Association and the Steeltown Friendly Group. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Mary Saunders; daughter, Jane (Gary) Campbell, Pictou Landing; sons, Pat (Isabell), Lower Sackville; Ronnie (Paula), Trenton; grandchildren, Kimberley (Gary) MacLean, Melissa (Tyler) Wilson, Amy Dickson, Ashley Dickson (Mike), Brittney Dickson (Mike), Jordan Dickson; great-grandchildren, Connor, Brooklyn, Spencer; sisters, Dorothy Fisher, Truro; Jessie Polley, Egerton; brother, Wally, Sturgeon, Prince Edward Island; stepsister, Gladys MacKay, Pictou Landing. He was predeceased by sisters, Hannah and Vina; brothers, Ted, Earl, and Archie. Cremation has taken place. Visitation from 1-2 p.m. Monday in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, Trenton, where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating. Burial will be in Christ the King Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in his memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch, or a charity of choice. Royal Canadian Legion will meet at the funeral home at 12:45 p.m. Monday to conduct their service.

OBIT- Effie Maude (Clarke) Richards

Rik_Clark — 2008-08-26 00:29:21Z

From The Chronicle Herald, 25 Aug 2008:

RICHARDS, Effie Maude - December 1, 1919 - August 23, 2008. The death of Effie Maude Richards occurred in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, on August 23, 2008. Born in the Magdalen Islands, Que., she was a daughter of the late Philip and Annie (McLean) Clarke, Magdalen Islands. She is survived by daughters, Georgena (Ronald) Clarke, Darlene Arsenault and Diane (Albert) Dunlap, all of Truro; grandchildren, Denise Brownell, Kevin Dunlap, Shelley Dunlap, Laurie Jack, Valerie Daigle, Nicole Isaac; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Dollie McKay, Magdalen Islands. Effie was predeceased by her husband, George Albert Norman Richards; sisters, Lottie Clarke, Sylvia Prest, Rose Prest; brothers, Nelson, George, Philip, Malcolm and Arthur Clarke. Visitation will be held today, 7 - 9 p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro. Funeral Service and interment on Wednesday, August 27th in Holy Trinity Church, Grosse-Ile, Magdalen Islands. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Holy Trinity Church. On-line condolences can be sent to: colchestercommunity.com

Passings: Hazel (Clarke) McKay & Wilbur F. McLean

Rik_Clark — 2008-09-29 22:22:37Z

It is with regreat I announce the passings of:

:-Hazel Dolly Evelyn Clarke- 03 Sep 2008, wife of Kenneth McKay;

:- Wilbur Ford McKay- 08 Sep 2008.

I have no furthur info at this time.

Re: Death Notice-Bertha Dickson

Rik_Clark — 2008-05-21 16:24:50Z

Hi Dennis,
Bertha died in the hospital in Grindstone. She was buried on the 14th, Holy Trinity. Elsie died at home.

Rik

Death Notice-Bertha Dickson

Rik_Clark — 2008-05-20 13:02:25Z

Bertha Dickson; (b. 23 Sep 1921, d. 11 May 2008). Bertha was the daughter of Hunter & Gertrude (Clarke) Dickson. Bertha married to William Burke (d. 1989). She was buried 14 May.

Re: Elsie (Best) LeBlanc obituary

Rik_Clark — 2008-05-20 12:54:31Z

Stella Best (26 Feb 1909-20 Jan 1936) was the daughter of Robert and Berthina Best. She never married.

OBIT- Clark, Robey Vernon

Rik_Clark — 2007-10-12 19:48:12Z

Taken from the Island Register web site.

CLARK - Robie Vernon of North Tryon Road on Oct 3rd at age 77. Born in Cape
- Aux - Meules, M.I. To his late parents James and Lottie (Clarke) Clark.
Husband of Nina (Dunn) Clark. Funeral Arrangements in Magdelin Islands.

Obit: Burns BEST

Rik_Clark — 2007-09-11 22:06:28Z

The Evening News, New Glasgow, Mon. Jan. 5, 1987

Westville - Burns Best, 76, of North Main Street, Westville, died Saturday in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in the Magdalen Islands, he was a son of the late Thomas Henry and Ella May (Clark) Best. He was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Westville and was a retired employee of Hawker Siddeley Industries. He is survived by his wife, the former Evelyn Porter; a daughter, Myrna (Mrs Barry Jordan), Stellarton; a son, Robert, Stellarton; seven grandchildren; a sister, Marjorie (Mrs John Cameron), Port William. He was predeceased by two sons: Henry and Charles; a sister, Rose; two brothers: Forbes and Sterling. The remains are resting at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Auburn cemetery.

OBIT: Joseph E. DUPREY

Rik_Clark — 2007-09-11 22:04:54Z

The Evening News, New Glasgow, Mon. June 22, 1987

Antigonish - Joseph E. Duprey, 97, R.K. MacDonald Guest Home, died Saturday at St. Martha's Hospital. Born in the Magdalen Islands, Que., he was a son of the late Alexandre and Marie (Vigneault) Duprey. He worked for 50 years as a chain operator in the Pictou County coal mines, and in later years was on the maintenance staff of St. Francis Xavier University. He was a former member of the Holy Name Society, Westville. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, the former Henriette Melanson; four sons: Maurice, Tatamagouche; Cecil, Scotsburn; Joe, Lindsay, Ont.; and Hector, Victoria, B.C.; two daughters: Sister M. Crescentia, C.S.M., Antigonish; and Sue (Mrs Paul Musial), Fraser's Mills, Antigonish County; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; one brother: Hector, London, England; one sister: Sue Sullivan, Tatamagouche. He was predeceased by one son, Rev. Reginald Duprey; two daughters: Queenie and Agnes, both in childhood; and a sister, Marguerite Bourgeois. The remains will rest in MacIsaac Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish. Interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery, St. Joseph's.

OBIT- Luella Florence (Aitkens) Welsh

Rik_Clark — 2007-08-20 13:03:23Z

AITKENS, Luella Florence
AITKENS, Luella Florence - 89, Dartmouth. It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and mother-in-law on Saturday, August 18, 2007. Born in 1918 on Entry Island, one of a chain of islands in the Magdalen Islands, she was a daughter of the late Ruben and Sarah (Dickson) Welsh. Her main role was that of a homemaker and mother who raised 11 children, all but one being born at home. In those early years living on a small island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, mostly isolated from November to April, life was a real struggle. When called upon, she served as a midwife and gave whatever help she could to the sick and elderly. In her later years, she moved to Dartmouth and lived with her daughter, Doris and son-in-law Irvin. She thoroughly enjoyed her weekly Saturday night dance at the Newfoundland Club. She is survived by daughters, Kay (Jack), Clinton, Ont.; Reta (Felix), Charlottetown, P.E.I.; Alice, Dartmouth; Doris (Irvin), Dartmouth; Cathy (Brian), New Richmond, Que.; sons, Bob (Kim), Dartmouth; Tony (Marilyn), Dartmouth; Barry (Judy), Entry Island; Ruben (Joyce), Entry Island; Stan (Sharon), Musquodoboit; Carl, Charlottetown; brother, George (Avis), Charlottetown; sister, Mildred, Charlottetown; 29 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Fred; infant daughter, Avis; infant granddaughter, Patsy; sisters, Emily and Alice; brothers, Allan, Lloyd, Charlie, Ernest, Bun, and Foster. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St., after which she will be taken to her beloved Entry Island and laid to rest beside her husband. Donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross.

Obit: NELLIE TAKER

Rik_Clark — 2007-10-27 21:44:36Z

Nellie (Taker) dau of Barbara Macohail and Harvey Taker. age 86 died in Glen Haven Manor NG. on 24 Sept 2003. Looks like she was brought up by John MacPhail it says she was his foster dau. She owned her own restaurant in Hamilton and she also worked in Boston. She retired from the kitchen staff of the aberdeen hospital after 14 years working there. survived by sister Grace Rankin, Irma Clark, Dorothy (Ronald) Simpson all of the mags, brothers Herbert (Sophie), Harvey (Susan) Huntley (Mary) all of the Mags.Predeceased by husband Daniel Macmillan and a sister Lorna keating. Burial Lorne St. Cem.

Obit: LILLIE G. KEATING

Rik_Clark — 2007-10-27 21:43:17Z

Lillie Gertrude Keating parents, Edmund Horace Keating and Lily Best obit. birth 3 june 1905 died 5 mar 2005 age 100yrs 9 months. She married first Clarence Tidmarsh He died 1941 no children five years later she married Floyd Thomas. They had one child Sandra she married a Mills. grandchildren Jennifer and Robert three great grandchildren . survived by one sister Eva (Keating ) Jackson. Floyd died in 1953.
After her second husbands death in 1953, Gertie got her driver's licence and every summer she would pack her car full of goods for her brother, Robert and drive from Boston home. She did this until her eighties, some summers bringing her two grandchildren with her. Gertie took care of her sister Lena for awhile before she passed away. She moved to california fifteen years ago to be near her daughter and grandchildren.

Obit - Clarke, Joshua

dgfim22 — 2007-10-16 20:49:45Z

CLARKE, Joshua - La Maison Funéraire Harry Leblanc & Fils Inc., vous informe du décès le 14 octobre 2007 de Monsieur Joshua Clarke, il était âgé de 15 ans et résident de Grosse-Ile, aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC. Il était le fils de Tracey Dickson et Simeon Clarke. La famille recevra les condoléances à l'église Holy Trinity de Grosse-Ile, QC mardi le 16 octobre 2007 de 19h à 21h, mercredi le 17 octobre de 09h à 12h, de 13h à 16h et de 19h à 21h. Le service de Monsieur Joshua Clarke sera célébré jeudi le 18 octobre 2007 à 14h à l'église Holy Trinity de Grosse-Ile et de là au cimetière de l'endroit.

Message for Sarah Shipley

dgfim22 — 2007-08-09 23:41:15Z

Please read my response to your e-mail under the heading of the Obituary of Reuben which follows. I couldn't find a more appropriate place to post it.

By the way, your e-mail address is "non-existent" according to my cable company, so for that reason, I could not reply to your original question about Mr. Welsh. You should check into that. Dennis Boudreau

Obituary - Garnet W. McPhail

dgfim22 — 2008-01-14 12:11:30Z

McPHAIL, Garnet Waldren - 81, Melanson, Kings Co., NS. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Garnet, which occurred with his family by his side, on Sunday, January 13, 2008, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, NS. Born in Grosse Isle, Magdalen Islands, QC., he was a son of the late Garfield and Alice (Prest) McPhail. Garnet worked as a farmer, a cook at several restaurants in the area, a mason's helper, a woodsman, a tower forest ranger and finally retired from custodial services at Acadia University in 1987. He was well-known as a folk artist and chain saw artist. He received National Film Board achievements with the Folk Art Foundation. His beloved hobby filled his retirement years and his pieces of art were collected, as well as shown, at art galleries across Canada and the United States. Every piece of art had a story and brought a smile to everyone's face. He loved a good conversation with anyone. Garnet had unconditional love for his family and life. He is survived by his wife, Madge (Long); sons, Zane (Gladys) Long, Black River; Keith (Karen) McPhail, Melanson; daughters, Kathy Long, Halifax; Audrey (Peter) Milne, New Minas; Zelda (Peter Stevenson), Aylesford; grandchildren, Leisa, Melanie, Mark, Tanya, Josh, Jessica, Lyndsay, Dawson, Jordan and Lori; six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Muriel Battist, Pictou; Blaina Kozicz, Joyce Donnelly and Carmen Goss, all of Ontario. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Ada Jollymore and Orphy MacDonald; brothers, Donald, Wourtle, Charlie, Philip and George; great-grandson, Brayden Wilson. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, in White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2008. Burial will take place in Black River Cemetery, Kings County. (Halifax Chronicle-Herald, 14 Jan 2008)

Obituary - Sophie Anderson

dgfim22 — 2008-01-10 16:46:12Z

ANDERSON, Sophie - La Maison Funéraire Harry Leblanc & Fils Inc., vous informe du décès le 08 janvier 2008 de Madame Sophie Anderson, elle était âgée de 80 ans et résidente de Grosse-Ile, aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC. Elle était l'épouse de Monsieur Herbert Taker et la mère de Carleton, David, Billy, Michaël. Elle avait aussi 8 petits-enfants et 4 arrière-petits-enfants. La famille recevra les condoléances à l'église Holly Trinity de Grosse-Ile, jeudi le 10 janvier 2008 de 13h à 17h et de 19h à 21h. Le service de Madame Sophie Anderson sera célébré, vendredi le 11 janvier 2008 à 14h, à l'église Holy Trinity de Grosse-Ile et de là au cimetière de l'endroit.

Obit - Wanda Turnbull

dgfim22 — 2007-11-13 13:03:56Z

TURNBULL, Wanda - La Maison Funéraire Harry Leblanc & Fils Inc., vous informe du décès le 11 novembre 2007 de Madame Wanda Turnbull, elle était âgée de 60 ans et résidente de Grosse-Ile, aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC. Elle était l'épouse de feu Monsieur Donald Burke, la mère de Roxane (Denis) et la grand-mère de Ryan et Rocky. Elle laisse aussi dans le deuil sa mère, 5 frères et 2 soeurs. La famille recevra les condoléances à la résidence de la défunte, au 290 ch. Prinicpal à Grosse-Ile à compter de lundi le 12 novembre 2007 à 13h. Le service de Madame Wanda Turnbull sera célébré, mercredi le 14 novembre 2007 à 13h30 à l'église Holy Trinity de Grosse-Ile et de là au cimetière de l'endroit.

Huntley R. Best - Obituary

dgfim22 — 2008-05-20 11:35:12Z

BEST, Huntley Reid - 91, Six Mile Brook Road, Salt Springs, NS formerly of North Main Street, Westville, NS passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, NS. Born on East Cape, Magdalen Islands, QC. on August 2, 1916, he was a son of Eldred and Grace (Clarke) Best. Huntley moved to Nova Scotia when he was eight years old with his parents and siblings. He worked at Maritime Steel, New Glasgow Foundry, the Allan Shaft and also worked in the Springhill Mines. Later in life he and his wife moved to Ontario where he worked installing doors and windows until he moved back to Nova Scotia where he built a house in Salt Springs and remained there the rest of his life. Huntley was also a master craftsman and built many pieces of furniture which his friends and family will cherish forever. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend; everyone loved and respected him. He is survived by his sweetheart, Gloria (MacNeil) DeYoung; daughter, Winnie MacKay (Everette) and granddaughter Mary; son, Carl (Mary) and grandchildren Carla, Huntley, Amanda, Alex, Ben, Francis and Paul; daughter, Harriet Yorke-Baudoux (Fraser) and grandchildren, Susan, Angie and Cory. He was very proud of all his 14 great-grandchildren but especially proud to have another child carry his name (Reid Malcolm MacLean). Huntley is also survived by sisters, Lillian Coady (Henry), Abercrombie; Stella Keating (Melvin), Moncton, N.B. He was predeceased by wife, Mary Alice (DeYoung), in 1990; sisters, Opal, Pearl, Doris; brothers, Keith, Ralph, Arthur, Beverly, Donald, Gordon, and son-in-law, Brian Yorke. The family is deeply grateful for the loving care and dedication that was given to our father over the past year by Gloria and his granddaughter Angie. He always came first with them and he loved them dearly. At Huntley's request, no flowers. A service to celebrate his life will be held at The Church of the Holy Name, North Main Street, Westville, at 1 p.m. today for those who wish to attend. Services are under the direction of Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. (Halifax Chronicle-Herald, 20, May 2008)

Elsie (Best) LeBlanc obituary

dgfim22 — 2008-05-19 10:32:51Z

LEBLANC, Elsie Cora (Best) - Harry Leblanc & Sons Funeral Home informs you that Mrs Elsie Cora (Best) Leblanc passed away on May 13, 2008 at the age of 80 years. She lived in Grosse-Ile, Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC. She was the daughter of the late Stella Best and stepdaughter of Dorothy Best and Arthur Goodwin. The family will receive condolences Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 20h30 and Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16 at 14h at the Holy Trinity Church of Grosse-Ile, QC. The religious service will be held on Friday 16, 2008 at 18h30 in Holy Trinity Church.

Re: Death Notice-Bertha Dickson

dgfim22 — 2008-05-21 15:43:10Z

Hi Rik,

Where did these events occur... death/burial? Thanks, Dennis

Re: Tragedy.... this message is for Dennis Boudreau

dgfim22 — 2008-04-06 01:49:39Z

From my own research:

Bruno Bourque (captain of L'Acadien II) was son of Willie and Jacqueline (Huet) Bourque.

His mother is daughter of Ephrem Huet à Azade à Placide à François). As I said, we are all related to each other, thanks to our common ancestors.

Dennis

Re: Tragedy.... this message is for Dennis Boudreau

dgfim22 — 2008-04-06 01:22:10Z

Hi Odile and readers,

I know all about this tragedy and have been following the newspapers all week. If you're expecting me to trace out the genealogies of these men for you, please don't, as I have very incomplete information on them. Suffice it to say that all the Island Acadians from this area are related to some degree just a few generations back, and you (and I, also descended from the Huets and Deraspes) are probably related somehow to these families.

Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to the families of the victims of this tragedy which occured last Saturday (March 29th & 30th) evening in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. As Madelinot descendants, it affects all of us, who are their extended family in both Canada and in the United States.

With deepest sympathy, Dennis Boudreau

Re: Boudreau, Coloumbe

dgfim22 — 2008-09-02 12:42:35Z

Melissa,

You should really post this at the BOUDREAU message board, and not here, since this couple have nothing to do with the Magdalen Islands of Quebec, for which this board was created. If posting here was to get my attention, I check the other board daily as well as the Boudreau genforum, as well as am administrator of this board.

Additionally, no Magdalen Islanders (except for one or two that I knew of personally, an Arseneau and a Theriault) had any connections to the State of New York. A better bet would be to target the Boudreaus in the Richelieu River valley (Quebec), just over the border from the northern boundary of the state of New York, from which this family undoubtedly descends.

Dennis Boudreau

Clarke, C. Erma - Obituary

dgfim22 — 2008-06-11 11:39:32Z

CLARKE, C. Erma - 88, passed away peacefully June 10, 2008, in Northwood Centre, Halifax, NS. Erma was the daughter of the late Reginald and Annie (Keating) Clarke (Magdalen Islands, QC.). She was predeceased by brothers, Errol and Felix. Erma is survived by sister, Alma McKay, Souris, P.E.I., and brother, Arnold, Magdalen Islands, Que., as well as several nieces and nephews. Following cremation, funeral service and burial will take place Saturday, June 14, 2008 in the Magdalen Islands. (Halifax Chronicle, 11 Jun 2008)

Re: Death Notice-Bertha Dickson

dgfim22 — 2008-05-22 02:06:19Z

Thanks, Rik.

Dennis

Obit - Calvin McLean

dgfim22 — 2008-08-15 02:22:20Z

McLEAN, Calvin - La Maison Funéraire Harry Leblanc & Fils Inc., vous informe du décès le 13 août 2008 de Monsieur Calvin McLean, il était âgé de 73 ans et résident de l'Ile d'Entrée aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC. Il était le fils de feu Monsieur James McLean et Madame Leona Dickson. La famille recevra les condoléances à sa résidence de l'Ile d'Entrée, jeudi le 14 août 2008 à 15h. Le service religieux de Monsieur Calvin McLean sera célébré, samedi le 16 août 2008 à 13h à l'église All Saint's de l'Ile d'Entrée et de là au cimetière de l'endroit.

obit - Ralph McKay

dgfim22 — 2008-07-26 18:03:58Z

MCKAY, Ralph - La Maison Funéraire Harry Leblanc & Fils Inc., vous informe du décès le 25 juillet 2008 de Monsieur Ralph McKay, il était âgé de 93 ans et résident de Grosse-Ile aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC. Il était le fils de feu Monsieur Charles McKay et feue Madame Edith Clark. La famille recevra les condoléances à l'église Holy Trinity de Grosse-Ile, samedi le 26 juillet 2008 de 13h à 16h et dimanche le 27 juillet 2008. Le service religieux de Monsieur Ralph McKay sera célébré, lundi le 28 juillet 2008 à l'église Holy Trinity de Grosse-Ile à 14h et de là au cimetière de l'endroit.

Re: Kenneth Dickson & Ethel Marie Clarke @ Old Harry, Grosse Isle

geraldineb121 — 2008-01-30 21:50:30Z

I have family tree for Burkes of Grosse Ile.