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Mrs. John A. MacDermid Dies at Beinn Bhreagh
July 16, 1930 Halifax Herald
Baddeck, July 15 - The funeral service of Mrs. John A. MacDermid, of Beinn Bhreagh, who passed away on Wednesday morning last, was held at the late home on Friday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev. John MacKinnon, of Greenwood United Church. The deceased, who was in her 53rd year, suffered a paralytic stroke last winter from which she failed to recover. Mrs. MacDermid was formerly a Miss Morrison, from Baddeck Bay, and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Morrison. Besides her husband two daughters and one son survive, - viz., Ethel, student nurse at the Hamilton Hospital, North Sydney, who tenderly cared for her mother in her long illness: Marion and Kenneth at home. Two sisters and one brother also survive - Mrs. Angus MacCharles of Sydney; Mrs. Philip MacRae, of Beinn Bhreagh; and Murdoch Morrison, of California. The six pall bearers were all neighbours of the deceased. Interment was in Highland cemetery at Baddeck Bay.
Malcolm Angus Smith
October 23, 1963 The Chronicle Herald
Died Oct. 22, 1963, Age 52 at death of heart attack near the end of his route as mail driver from Bras d'Or to Ingonish for 30 years. He suffered as seizure in his car which went off the shoulder of the road. A native of Indian Brook. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Smith. Member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Douglas MacAuley, and Sophie Smith, Boston; a sister, Mrs. Ollie Olson, Boston; a brother, Alex, Wreck Cove.
Miss Ella Gardiner
Dies at New Waterford
July 30, 1930 Halifax Herald
New Waterford, July 28 - The death occurred suddenly on Sunday at the home of Harry Webb, County Road, where she was employed as house-keeper, of Miss Ella Gardiner, aged 25 years. Death was due to haemorrhage. Deceased was able to be about until a few hours prior to her death. A native of Newfoundland, she resided for some time with her family in North Sydney, and also in New Waterford. Surviving are her father, at present residing in New York; two sisters, Nellie in the United States, and Mabel in Margaree, and one brother, William in Glace Bay. The funeral will be held on Tuesday to All Saint's Anglican Church, and will be conducted by Rev. W. J. Jones.
Mrs. L. R. Pushie
Dies In Glace Bay Hospital
August 5, 1930 Halifax Herald
Glace Bay, Aug. 4 - The death occurred last night at ten o'clock in the General Hospital of Mrs. Lawrence R. Pushie, a highly esteemed young resident of this town, after an illness of only two weeks. Mrs. Pushie was before her marriage Miss Katie McKenzie of Boularderie Centre and her sudden death at the age of 31 will come as a shock to a large number of friends. She is survived by her husband, who is a member of the staff of the S. And L. Railway roundhouse here, and three children, as well as by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie, Boularderie Centre, and two sisters, Mrs. McNeil, of Boston, who is now in Glace Bay, being called here by her sister's illness, and another sister, Miss Lena, and a brother, Lauchlin, both at home.
Mrs. Thomas Ducette
Has Passed Away
September 6, 1930 Halifax Herald
Sydney Mines, Sept. 5 - The death occurred at Little Bras d'Or, Thursday morning, of Mrs. Thomas Ducette, aged 42 years, following an illness of three months. She was born in Birmingham, England, daughter of John Peirce and his wife, Mona Yates, and during her residence in Little Bras d'Or, won the respect of many. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Richard Emery, and Annie at home, also an adopted child. The funeral services will take place in the Catholic Church, Little Bras d'Or Saturday morning.
Daniel Fraser
New Waterford Native Passes In Michigan
September 10, 1930 Halifax Herald
New Waterford, Sept. 8 - The funeral of Daniel Fraser, whose death from accidental absorption of gas fumes occurred in Pontiac, Mich., on Wednesday, took place from the home of his brother-in-law, Frank Doucette, here on Sunday afternoon. The deceased, who was 24 years old, was born in Inverness and was the son of Daniel Fraser and the late Mrs. Fraser. He resided in this town for a number of years and removed to Pontiac five years ago. He was highly esteemed by all associated with him. The service at Mount Carmel Church and cemetery were conducted by Rev. Father Jerome Chilholm. He is survived by two sisters, both residing here, Mrs. Frank Fortune and Mrs. Isaac Rich.
Mrs. John MacLellan
Dies At New Victoria
September 11, 1930 Halifax Herald
New Waterford, Sept. 9 - The death occurred here yesterday at her home at New Victoria of Mrs. John MacLellan after a brief illness. Mrs. MacLellan was born in French Vale, 66 years ago, and resided there until her marriage, when she removed to Springhill, and later resided for some years at New Waterford, and later at Ingonish, coming to New Victoria, two years ago. She is survived by her husband, four daughters and three sons, Mrs. John T. Byrne, Mrs. David Rose, and Mrs. Paul Varacalli, of New Waterford; and Mrs. Duncan Williams, of Ingonish; John, James, Robert, and Charles, all in this town. One brother Eugene Guthro also resides here. The funeral will be held here to St. Agnes Church on Wednesday.
Thomas Reeves
Prominent Mariner Passes at Sydney
September 11, 1930 Halifax Herald
Sydney, Sept. 10. - The death occurred here tonight of Captain Thomas Reeves, age 75, one of the outstanding mariners of the Nova Scotia coast. Mr. Reeves was born at Port Hawkesbury, and for a number of years followed the sea, sailing out of Halifax to the West Indian ports. For the past twelve years he has been conducting a general business in this city. Surviving are five sons, Arthur, Alden, Sydney and George, living in Sydney, and Milton, residing in Bangor, Maine. He is also survived by three daughters, Mrs. R. Crooks, Mrs. J. Buchanan and Miss Marion, all residing in Sydney.
