Friends and former pupils of Sister Frances Paula (the former Laura Melinda
White, Whiteside, Richmond Co.)will learn with regret of her death at
the Halifax Infirmary after an illness of several months. Sister Frances
Paula was a member of the Sisters of Charity for thirty-eight years, during
which time she taught school in Metegan, Glace Bay, North Sydney, Havre Boucher
and the past two years in Yarmouth. She leaves to mourn her passing
two sisters, (her twin) Mrs. Clara Donahue, Arichat; Ida, Mrs. James Duggan,
New York City; three brothers, Ambrose and William White, Whiteside and Paul
White in St. Peter’s. Funeral was held from St. Mary’s Cathedral, halifax,
with Rev. Fr. Mills celebrant of the funeral mass. Interment was in
Mount Oliver Cemetery, Halifax.
Halifax Mail-Star, April 19, 1989
WOODBURY, Leda Agnes - 73, St. Peter's, Richmond County, formerly of Poulamond,
died Saturday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish as a result of a car accident.
Born in Poirierville, she was a daughter of the late James and Rozanne (Samson)
Cordeau. She is survived by two daughters, Elaine Marie (Mrs. Billy Joe Dobbs),
Wyoming; Ina Faith (Mrs. Melvin Northway) California; a son, Merle John, California;
two sisters, Blanche Landry, Poulamond, Stella LeBlanc Halifax, nine grandchildren,
two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Leon George;
four sisters, Gertie, Theresa, Mary, Helen Ann, a brother, Clancie. The body
is in St. Hyacinth Church, D'Escousse, where funeral will be held 2 p.m...
Thursday, Rev. Jim Mombourquette officiating. The body will be transferred
to Sydney for cremation. Burial at a later date in California.
Dec. 05, 1997; page D05
WHITE, Homer Bennie
WHITE, Homer Bennie - 72, St. Anne's Veterans' Wing, Arichat, formerly
of Poulamon, Richmond Co., died December 2, 1997, in the centre. Born in
Poulamon, he was a son of the late Martin and Eva (LeBlanc) White. He was
a veteran of the Second World War. Surviving are his wife, Lillian; daughter,
Linda (Mrs. Thomas Bonin), Halifax; sons, Kevin, Clayton Halifax;
sister, Estelle, Louisdale; brothers, Arthur, Ontario; Ronnie, Poulamon;
four grandchildren; a great-grandchild. He was predeceased by brothers, Harry,
Alfred; sisters, Pauline, Ina, Jeanette. Visitation 1-3 p.m. today in St.
Hyacinth's Parish Church wake room, D'Escousse, where Isle Madame Legion,
Branch 150, members are asked to meet at 3 p.m. Funeral 3:30 p.m. today in
St. Hyacinth's Parish Church, D'Escousse, Rev. John J. MacDonald officiating.
Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to
St. Anne's Veterans' Comfort Fund, St. Hyacinth's Cemetery Fund or Heart and
Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements entrusted to IML Funeral Services,
Petite-de-Grat.
January 21, 2000
WEDGE, Mary Elizabeth - 76, River Tillard, Richmond Co., died January
20, 2000, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in River Bourgeois,
she was a daughter of the late Mary and James H. Sampson. Surviving are daughters,
Maureen Hayter, St. Peter's; Delores, St. Peter's; Rose MacLeod, Judique;
sons, Jimmy, Cletus, at home; stepdaughter, Mary Gibson, St. Peter's; sisters,
Madelyn Cook, Mary Ellen Pentecost, River Bourgeois; Bernadette Mason, Ontario;
brothers, Anselm, Joseph, Bernard, River Bourgeois; Albert, Guelph, Ont.;
Gregory, Quebec; Arthur, Benedict, Lynches River; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Louis Wedge; son, Eric; daughter, Gloria;
sister, Lena Dore. Visitation 2-9 p.m. today, in Alex A. Morrison Funeral
Home, St. Peter's. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, in St. Peter's Catholic Church,
Rev. Francis Cameron officiating. Burial in parish
cemetery.
February 9, 2001
WALL (Sampson), Giselle Ann - 46, Residing in Dartmouth and formerly from
Sydney, N.S., passed away suddenly on February 7, 2001, after a lengthy battle
with Scleroderma. Loving daughter, sister, mother, and friend. She was the
daughter of the late Vincent Joseph Sampson. She is survived by a daughter,
Alicia Wall; son, Brian Wall; her mother, Edith Sampson; sisters, Leta Thomas,
Darlene Griffith; brothers, Ivan Sampson, Larry Snow, and Wayne Sampson. She
will be fondly remembered for her strength and courage, as well as, her loving
nature and goodwill. The family would like to thank the staff of Scotia Bank
and Zellers, and Great-West Life Assurance Company, the City Courts of Sydney,
NS; the nurses at Dartmouth General and all others for their donations and
support. Visitation will take place Sunday, February 11, from 2-4, 7-9 p.m.
at Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Funeral service will be
held 11 a.m. Monday, February 12, in Pope John Paul XXIII, Colby Village.
Burial to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations
in her memory may be made to The Lung Association or the Scleroderma Foundation.
Names of three killed in crash released
MARSHY HOPE - Three members of a Cape Breton family have been identified
as those killed in a head-on collision Monday afternoon on Highway 104 in
Pictou County.
Killed in the crash were Jean Ellen Mombourquette, 65, of Rockdale;
her daughter, Sharon Elizabeth Webb, 45, of Lower L'Ardoise; and
Mrs.Mombourquette's brother-in-law, George Albert Wright, 65, of Port
Hawkesbury.
Mr. Wright was the driver of a westbound vehicle that was struck by a sport
utility vehicle driven by a 45-year-old Ontario man.
A third passenger in the Wright vehicle - which was travelling to Halifax
for Mrs. Mombourquette's son's university graduation - and the SUV driver
remained in hospital Tuesday with serious injuries.
A Stellarton RCMP spokesman said the SUV crossed the centre line on a straight
stretch near Marshy Hope and sideswiped a car driven by a 74-year-old woman,
whose 80-year-old husband was her passenger, and then collided head-on with
Mr. Wright's car.
Roads were dry under overcast skies at the time.
RCMP are investigating.
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May 16, 2001
WEBB, Sharon Elizabeth - 45, Lower L'Ardoise, passed away May 14, 2001,
as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter
of John Mark and the late Jean Mombourquette. She was a member of Holy Guardian
Angels Parish. She was a dental assistant at Dr. W.B. Kingston Medical Clinic
with Dr. T. Mombourquette. Sharon was known for her kindness towards her pets.
She is survived by Donnie Webb, Dartmouth; daughters, Shelly (Glen), Rockdale;
son, Derek (Jenny), Lower L'Ardoise; granddaughter, Morgan; brothers, Mark,
Lower L'Ardoise; John, Dartmouth; Wade, Chezzetcook;
sisters, Lisa, Enfield. Sharon's mother, Jean passed away as a result of
the same motor vehicle accident. Cremation has taken place. Funeral will be
held 2 p.m. Thursday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John
MacIntyre officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations
to W.B. Kingston Medical Clinic. Funeral arrangements are under the
direction of J.F. Greene Funeral Services Limited, Port Hawkesbury.
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May 16, 2001
WRIGHT, George Albert Sr. - 65, Port Hawkesbury, died Monday, May 14, 2001, in Marshy Hope, Pictou Co., as the result of a car accident. Born in Point Tupper, he was a son of the late Albert and Mary (Richards) Wright. He was an accountant with Evans, MacIsaac and MacMillan Law Firm, Port Hawkesbury. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Port Hawkesbury and a lector. Surviving are daughters, Deborah (Fraser) Martell, Karen (Byron) Burke, both of St. Peter's; sons, George Jr. (Brenda), Dennis (Judy), both of Port Hawkesbury; sister, Audrey (Harold) McNamara, Whiteside; brother, Gerald, Port Hawkesbury; grandchildren, Brandy Martell, Jennifer Martell, Ashley Martell, Evan Wright, Hilary Wright, Erin Burke, Haley Burke, Kaitlyn Wright, Jake Wright and Erica Wright. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Joyce Schrader. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Joseph's Church.
July 30, 2001
WHITE, Paul "Eugene" - 82, Louisdale, formerly of Whiteside, died peacefully,
July 27, 2001, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his
loving wife and family. He was a son of the late Ambrose and Catherine (Carroll)
White. He was previously employed with CNR and Nova Scotia Forest Industries.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather and a true friend to all. He is survived by his wife
of 56 years, Margaret (Goyetche); children, Paul
(Susan), Marilyn Mombourquette (Roger), Catherine DeWolf (Tommy), Carol
MacCullam, Helen White-McCulloch (Graham), Andrea Poirier (Daniel), Bobby
(Debbie), Raymond (Jessie), Mary Stone (Tony), Vivian Frost (Cecil), Germaine
MacDonald (Buddy); 25 grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; brothers,
Cyril (Nina), Thomas, Ambri (Anne); sisters, Mary Richard, Gladys Bradley
(Douglas). He was predeceased by infant grandchildren, Adam Poirier, Joseph
White; brothers, Jerome, Charles and twin brother, William. Visitation will
be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Glen Sampson Room, Louisdale. Mass of Christian
Burial will be held 11 a.m. this morning in St. Louis Church, Louisdale,
Rev. Charles Cameron officiating. Burial to follow in St.
Patrick's Parish Cemetery, Whiteside. Family flowers only by request.
Donations may be made to Our Lady of Rosary Park, Louisdale, Lung Association
of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements under the care
and direction of C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 11/17/97
WARNELL, MARY JULIA
WARNELL, Mary Julia - 73, Tantallon, died November 15, 1997, in QEII Health
Sciences Centre, VG Site. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Robert
and Lucy (Poirier) Landry. She was self-employed and owned Maryjulia Boutique.
Surviving are son, Arthur Drake, Dartmouth; brothers, James (Jimmy), William
(Billy), Frank, Harrietsfield; sisters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Arthur Bourque), Evelyn
Arsenault, Rita Sangster, Halifax; Helen Bourgeous, Montreal; three
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband,
Herbert; brothers, Donald, Edward. Cremation has taken place under
the direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Graveside committal
service 11 a.m. Tuesday in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Rev. Ronald Cairns
officiating. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax
newspaper.
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
WILKS, Julia Mae - 75, Halifax, passed away on October 9, 2004, in the New
Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of
the late Helair and Mary (Briand) Taylor. She is survived by her loving sons,
Wayne (Mamie), Gary and Kenneth; grandchildren, Miranda and Adam;
great-grandson, Coady; brothers, Walter, Charles and Herman; sisters, Rita McKay
and Gertrude Mombourquette; brother-in-law, Grant Wilks. She was predeceased by
her husband, Roy Wilks; brothers, Louis, Fred and Frank; sisters, Hilda Pottie
and Joan Burkey. Julia was a founding member of the Ostomy Association of Nova
Scotia. Cremation has taken place. Family burial at a later date. Thank you to
the infirmary nurses and caring staff of Unit 4.1 and Palliative care.
Julia Mae Wilks,75, Halifax, died 9 oct, 2004 at Halifax Hospital.
Born in l"Ardoise, she was daughter of the late Helaire Taylor and Marie Briand.
She leaves to mourn three sons, Wayne (Mamie), Gary and Kenneth; Brothers,
Walter, Charles and Herman; sisters Rita MacKay and Gertrude Membourquette; 2
granchildren and 1 g grandchild. She was predeceased by
her husband, Roy; brothers Louis, Fred and Frank; sisters, Hilda Paté and Joan
Burkey.
Mary Alma (Snow) Webster was the granddaughter of Hilaire Elie Martel and
Marie Marguerite Pâté of L'Ardoise.
WEBSTER, Mary Alma - 95, passed away peacefully May 6, 2006, in The Birches,
Musquodoboit Harbour. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Charles
E. and Mary (Martell) Snow. She lived and worked in Halifax and Bedford until
she moved with her husband, Harold, to Musquodoboit Harbour in the 70's. She
worked at The Chicken Burger in Bedford and volunteered at The Birches. Alma and
Harold loved to dance and attended many dances in Porters Lake and Nine Mile
River area. Alma was predeceased by her husband, Harold, and brother, Freeman.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Sarah; numerous cousins, including Sister
Theresa Sampson, Findlay Samson and Caroline Bonin. She will be sadly missed by
her husband's sister, Gladys Black; nephew, Raymond Black, as well as other
family members and friends. Visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 10,
in Rowlings Funeral Home, Musquodoboit Harbour. Funeral service 10 a.m.
Thursday, May 11, in St. Philip Catholic Church, Musquodoboit Harbour,
officiated by Father J.B. Christensen. Interment to follow the service in Pine
Grove Cemetery, East Stewiacke. Family flowers only by request. Donations may be
made to The Birches, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS B0J 2L0. "God wanted me now - He
set me free!"
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