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John Andrew (Andy) Ross
Unexpectedly at his summer residence on Grand Manan Island NB, Mr. John Andrew Ross (Andy) of Toronto Ontario passed away.
He was 83.
Born at Orillia Ontario he was the son of the late John and Jessie Ross, he later lived in Toronto and served with the Royal Canadian Core of Signals in the Canadian Army during the Second World War.
After he was discharged he moved back to Toronto, married his wife Mona, helped raise his family and worked for Bell Canada until his retirement in 1980.
Andy, as he was known by his friends, was a member of the Westfield Presbyterian Church, and also a member of the Bell Pioneers.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Mona Ross (Green), one son Mr. Blair (Trish) Ross of Markham ON, also his three Grand Children, Veronica, Carson, and Robbie.
He was predeceased by one daughter Lisa and one son James, also two sisters Ms. Betty Ross and Mrs. Dorothy Roney, and one brother James.
Visiting hours will be held at Ells Funeral Home on Saturday September 20th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, and the Funeral Service will take place from the Grand Harbour United Baptist Church Sunday September 21st, 2003 at 2 PM with Pastor Troy Dennis officiating, internment to follow in the family plot at Maple Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Funeral arrangements in care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Route # 776, Grand Manan, N.B. E5G 1G2. ( 506-662-3116 or www.ells.ca )
Myhron E. Tate
Tate- After a lengthy illness Mr. Myhron E. Tate of Ingalls Head NB passed away at the Grand Manan Hospital Saturday September 20th, 2003.
He was 89.
Born of the late Lester and Eva (Ingalls) Tate in Ingalls Head he went on to work as a Lobster Fisherman, and also later as warden of Kent Island for nineteen years.
He was a member of the Grand Harbour United Baptist Church, a charter member and early director of the Grand Harbour Credit Union, and also a founding member of the Grand Harbour Fisherman's Co-op.
After his retirement in the mid 1980's Myhron enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family and his loving presence will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Eunice Tate, one daughter Mrs. Mary Green (Burtis), two sons Mr. Mervin Tate (Brenda) and Mr. Robert (Bobby) Tate (Elsa) all of Ingalls Head, also eighteen Grand Children, twenty six Great Grandchildren and two Great Great Grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by one son Paul, one sister Virginia Clift, and two brothers Kenton and Thurland Tate.
Visiting hours were held from Ells Funeral Home Sunday from 7-9 PM, and the Funeral Service taking place at the Grand Harbour United Baptist Church Monday September 21st, 2003 at 2 PM with Pastor Troy Dennis officiating, internment to follow at the family plot at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements in care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Route # 776, Grand Manan, N.B. E5G 1G2. (506-662-3116 or www.ells.ca)
Hovey Dickinson Russel
HOVEY DICKINSON RUSSELL 86; of Woodwards Cove, Grand Manan, passed away at the Grand Manan Nursing Home on Monday morning August 11th, 2003.
Born at home, Woodwards Cove February 6th, 1917 he was the son of the late Frank and Noreen(Guptill) Russell.
He leaves to mourn his wife Mildred ( Morse ) Russell, four sons Bernard (Deanna), Scotty, Dale (Betty) and Frank ( Crystal ) Russell all of Grand Manan, N.B. Fifteen Grand Children, Thirty-eight Great Grand Children, and one Great Great Grand Daughter.
He was predeceased by two brothers Norman, and Craswell, also two sisters Hilda and Mildred, and one Great Grand Daughter Bridgette Bailey Russell.
Mr. Russell was very prominent in the fishing industry on Grand Manan and abroad, he owned and operated Purse Seiners, Herring Carriers, Lobster Boats, many Herring Weirs as well as operated Hovey Russell & Sons Fish Plant where they processed Smoked Herring, Scallops, Clams, and Ground Fish for the world markets.
Hovey enjoyed playing cards, hunting and fishing, watching his children playing sports, over the years, he was well liked and respected by all who knew him and will be sadly missed in the community life of Grand Manan, by his family and the Islanders as well.
The family will receive friends and relatives at The Immanual Pentecostal Assembly on Tuesday, August 12th, 2-4 PM, 7-9 PM from where the funeral will be held on Wednesday, August 13th, at 2 PM with Pastor Dennis Sisco officiating.
Interment to follow in the family plot Maple Grove Cemetery, Hill Road, Grand Manan, N.B.
In lieu of flowers donations to the N. B. Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Florence Marion Rubin
1926 - 2003
RUBIN FLORENCE MARION ( PETE ) 77 : At the Saint John Regional Hospital on Saturday Nov. 29th, 2003 Florence (Pete) Marion (Garnett) Rubin wife of Nathan J. Rubin of 14 Prince William St, St. George, N.B. passed away unexpectedly.
Pete was born in Fairhaven, Deer Island on April 14th, 1926. She was the daughter of the late John Wilkinson Garnett and Mary Elizabeth (Watson) Garnett.
Pete is survived by her husband Nathan (Nate), four sons Louis N. Rubin (Christine), of St. George, Samuel M. Rubin (Sandra) of St. George, Perri R. Rubin of St. Stephen, John D. Haggart (Lorna), of Toronto, Ont. Two daughters Mary E. McAdam (James) of St. George, Sari L. Harris ( Tony) of Pennfield, N.B. Sixteen Grandchildren Martin Rubin, Louis Rubin, Isaac Rubin, Hillary Rubin, Benjamin Rubin, Aaron Rubin, Andrew McAdam, Jonathon McAdam, Christopher Rubin, Ashley Rubin, all of St. George, N.B. Samantha Cooke (Rodney) of Second Falls, N.B. Tony ( Bugsy ) Harris of Pennfield, Jordan Rubin of St. Stephen, N.B., Jason Haggart, Lisa Haggart, Lindsay Haggart, all of Toronto, Ont.
As well as several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her mother and father, as well as three brothers and two sisters.
Pete proudly operated “ Pete’s Dairy Bar “ in St. George for twenty years, she was a Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Granite Chapter #15 of St. George, a past Queen of Nereides Temple #78, Daughter of the Nile, Saint John, N.B., she was very active in the past as well as a dedicated worker and supporter of the Atlantic Funeral Directors Conventions over the years, and was a dedicated bingo player.
Beloved wife, Loving mother, Grandmother, and a dear friend to many.
She was the last living member of her immediate family.
Resting at the St. George Masonic Lodge Hall, # 2 Carleton Street, St. George, N.B. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday December 3rd, 2003 at 2:30 PM with Rev. David Genge officiating.
The family will receive friends and relatives at the Masonic Hall on Monday and Tuesday, December 1st, and 2nd, 2003, 2-5, 6-9 PM.
Interment to follow in the family plot St. George Rural Cemetery, St. George, N.B.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children (Charlote County Transportation Fund), or the charity of your choice.
An Order of the Eastern Star service will be held at the St. George Masonic Hall, on Monday evening Dec. 1st, at 7:00 PM.
A reception will be held at the Masonic Hall following the interment..
Funeral arrangements in care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Route # 776, Grand Manan, N.B. E5G 1G2. ( 506-662-3116 or www.ells.ca )
JEAN ( MADDEN ) MARSHALL STANLEY
STANLEY:- JEAN ( MADDEN ) MARSHALL- STANLEY 86; of North Head, Grand Manan, N.B. passed away on Saturday morning at the Grand Manan Hospital, December 13th, 2003.
Born at South Maitland, N.S. on June 20th, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Alice Madden, and much loved daughter-in-law of the late Mr. and Mrs. Percy Marshall, of Paradise, Annapolis County, N.S.
Mrs. Stanley was a Registered Nurse.
She began her nursing career at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Yarmouth, N.S., where she trained and later graduated as an R.N.
After working there for several years, she accepted a position at the Annapolis Regional Hospital, Annapolis Royal, N.S.
In 1956 she accepted a position at the Grand Manan Hospital on Grand Manan Island, N.B. where she worked for the next twenty -five years until her retirement in 1982.
Mrs. Stanley was a member of the N.B. Nurses Association, the N.B. Senior Citizens Federation, The Grand Manan Museum, the North Head Wesleyan Church, the North Head Wesleyan Ladies Missionaries Society as well as being very active in the circle of her special friends at Rotary Isle Estates.
She is survived by her daughter Joan Marshall Cannings R.N. of Toronto, Ont., one Grand Son Richard Cannings of Calgary, Alta., one grand-daughter Ella Rebanks ( Alex) of Toronto, Ont., as well as one Great Grand Daughter Zuleika Rebanks of Toronto, Ont.
Mrs. Stanley was predeceased by her Husband Hollis Stanley in 1998.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, December 16th, at the North Head Wesleyan Church, North Head, Grand Manan, at 2-4, 7-9 PM from where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 17th, 2003 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Charles Bain officiating.
Interment to follow in the family plot in the North Head Community Cemetery.
The family has requested donations to the Rotary Club Trust Fund or to a memorial of your choice.
There will be a reception following the service for all to attend at the North Head Wesleyan Church Hall, North Head, N.B.
Funeral arrangements in care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Route # 776, Grand Manan, N.B. E5G 1G2. ( 506-662-3116 or www.ells.ca )
THEODORE CLYNE HUCKINS
HUCKINS THEODORE CLYNE, 71 - of Woodwards Cove, Grand Manan, N.B. passed away at the Grand Manan Hospital on Wednesday afternoon December 17th, 2003 after a lengthy illness.
Born in Woodwards Cove he was the son of the late Clyne and Elizabeth ( Linton ) Huckins.
He was a retired fisherman.
He is survived by his wife Doris ( Green ) Huckins at home, four daughters Beverly Brown, Grand Harbour, Shelly Huckins, Ingalls Head, Theo Laffoley ( Rudy ), Deep Cove, Stacey Clinch, ( Todd ), Castalia, two sons Caulder Huckins ( Beryl ) Woodwards Cove, Frankie Huckins ( Vannessa ), Grand Harbour, One sister Pheobe Foster, North Head, one brother Jack Huckins ( Nellie ) North Head, N.B.
As well as Thirteen Grand Children, and five Great Grand Children as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Ells Funeral Home, Grand Harbour, on Friday, December 19th, 2003 2-4, 7-9 PM .
The funeral service will be held at the Immanuel Pentecostal Assembly, Castalia, on Saturday December 20th, at 1:30 PM with Rev. Charles Bain officiating, assisted by Rev. Roger Morse, with interment to follow in the family plot Maple Grove Cemetery, Castalia, N.B. The family would appreciate donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Fund.
Funeral arrangements in care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Route # 776, Grand Manan, N.B. E5G 1G2.
Scott C. Ingersoll
Unexpectedly on Wednesday December 17th, 2003 Mr. Scott C. Ingersoll of North Head Grand Manan Island NB passed away, he was 58.
Scott worked as a fisherman, and also was a former proprietor of the North Head Irving Convenience Store, he loved his family and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing cards, he was a friend to all with his quick wit and fun sense of humor and will be sadly missed by everyone who was fortunate to have known and been able to spend time with him.
Scott is survived by his wife Sandra, his father Mr. Sherwin Ingersoll of North Head, two daughters Jodi Ingersoll of London England U.K., and Jennifer King of Digby NS, one son Darren Ingersoll (Jennifer) of St. George NB, three sisters Mrs. Barbara Guptill (Sydney) of Seal Cove NB, Jacqueline Monroe (Robert Linton) of Castalia NB, Mrs. Cathy O’Neill (Phillip) of Seal Cove, and one brother Stuart Ingersoll of North Head NB, three Grand Children and several nieces and nephews, one uncle Harry Stanley (Marjorie), and one Great Aunt Jeanette Cary.
He was predeceased by his mother Alda and one sister Myrna Johnson.
Visiting hours will be held from Ells Funeral Home Sunday December 21st from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, with the Funeral Service being held from the North Head Wesleyan Church Monday December 22nd, 2003 at 1 PM with Rev. Charles Bain officiating, with the interment to follow at the North Head Community Cemetery.
By family request donations may be made to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation in lieu of flowers..
Funeral arrangements in care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Route # 776, Grand Manan, N.B. E5G 1G2.
