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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.
Captain 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.
Mrs. Archibald MacVicar
March 25, 1942
Halifax Herald
Louisburg, March 24 - One of Louisburg's best known residents, Mrs. Archibald MacVicar, 79, died suddenly last night. She was a native of Kennington Cove. Surviving besides her husband are three daughters and five sons, among them, Mrs. P. Colloins in New Brunswick, William MacVicar in Ontario, one sister, Mrs. Baker, Halifax and one brother, Harry Bagnell, Sydney.
Mrs. Sarah McDonald
March 26, 1942
Halifax Herald
Sydney Mines, March 25 - The death of Mrs. Sarah McDonald, well known older resident of this town occurred Monday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. John A. McKinnon, Pond Road, following a brief illness. Being 74 years of age, the late Mrs. McDonald was born on Shenacadie, C.B., the daughter of the late Daniel and Ann McNeil of that community. During the past 39 years she had lived in Sydney Mines and during that time made many friends. Well known and highly respected here, the deceased was a devout member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. John N. Flavin, of Roxbury, Mass.; one step daughter, Mrs. Mary McNeil of Sydney Mines, one sister, Mrs. John A. McKinnon of Sydney Mines, and two sons, Neil Daniel McDonald of Boston, Mass., and J. J. McDonald, of Sydney Mines. Her husband, the late Daniel McDonald predeceased her by 17 years. The funeral was held this afternoon from the home of her sister, Mrs. John A. McKinnon, with services at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery, North Sydney.
