"Briand" Obituaries
BRIAND,
Alfred - Alfred Briand, No 12 Maynard street, passed away yesterday morning. The
deceased who was 74 years of age had been for a good many years in the customs appraisers department and prior to that he carried on a drygoods
business here.His death will cause a great deal of regret among his Halifax friends.He will be buried at Holy Cross cemetery, the funeral taking place
from his late residence,12 Maynard street, friday at 2:30 o'clock. Mr.Briand was a man of quiet manner,ever genial and most attentive to his duties in
the public service.
Provided courtesy of Jacqueline Brousseau.
Published: October 10, 1918
BRIAND, Arthur James - 84,
Oak Park, Shelburne County, died July 8, 1994, in Dartmouth General Hospital.
Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Thomas and
Odille (Mombourquette) Briand. He was a veteran of the Second World War,
serving overseas with the Cape Breton Highlanders. He is survived by three
sisters, Rita Petrin, La Salle, Que.; Madeline Samson, L'Ardoise; Emma
Samson, St. Peter's; stepdaughter, Lila Horton, Toronto; three
step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his
wife, the former Flora Nickerson; three sisters, Katherine Carey, Sabrina Henry,
Mary; three brothers, Joseph, Wallace, Charles. Cremation has taken place
under the direction of A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, Dartmouth. A memorial
service will be held at a later date in Holy Guardians Angels Roman Catholic
Church, L'Ardoise. Burial will be in church cemetery. No flowers by
request. Donations may be made to L'Ardoise Cemetery Fund.
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Published: 07/12/94
BRIAND, C. Julia - 73, Northwood Manor, Halifax, died January 16, 1994, in
the manor. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond County, she was a daughter of the
late Fred and Florence (Briand) Sampson. She is survived by two sisters, Mary
(Mrs. Charles O'Brien), L'Ardoise; Gladys (Mrs. Gordon Merlin), Halifax;
two brothers, Francis, Halifax; Bert, Montreal; several nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent J.; two sons in
infancy. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Snow's Funeral Home,
Windsor Street, Halifax. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Catherine's
Church, Bayers Road, Halifax. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery,
Lower Sackville. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Parkinsons
Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Division or Northwood Foundation.
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Published: 01/17/94
BRIAND, Clifford Harold - 77, Halifax, died November 26, 1998, in Melville
Lodge, Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Benjamin and
Angeline (Mombourquette) Briand. Surviving are sister, May (Mrs. Nelson Levy),
Halifax; brother, Francis, St. Catharines, Ont.; nieces and nephews. He
was predeceased by brothers, William, Joseph; infant brother, Clarence;
sister, Mildred. Cremation has taken place. Graveside committal service will be
held 11 a.m. today in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville, Rev. March
officiating. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
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Published: 11/27/98
BRIAND, Cora Anne - 66, Dartmouth, died October 27, 1993, in Victoria
General Hospital. Born in River Bourgeois, Richmond County, she was a
daughter of the late Charles and Florence (DeWolfe) Pate. She was a longtime
resident of Dartmouth. She was a member of St. Anthonys' Roman Catholic
Church, where she was a lay person and a member of the CWL. She is survived by
her husband, Rene; three sons, John, Burlington, Ont.; Barry, Halifax;
Wayne, Cole Harbour; brother, John, Truro; sister, Dora Belle, Maynard,
Mass.; three granddaughters. She was predeceased by a brother, Richard; sister,
Marie. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic Funeral Home,
Main Street, Dartmouth. Funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St.
Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Miroslaw Jagielski officiating.
Burial will be in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Nova Scotia Lung Association.
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Published: 10/29/93
BRIAND, Edward (Bert) - 71, Dartmouth, formerly of Halifax, passed away July
2, 1997, after a long battle with cancer. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co.,
he was a son of the late Wilfred and Elizabeth (Briand) Briand. He was employed
with A.W. Allen for many years. Upon his retirement, he worked for Seaport
Construction. He is survived by his wife, the former Elsie Shirley;
daughters, Gladys Oakley, Margaret (Mrs. Roy Cluett), Yvonne (Mrs. Earl Clarke),
all of Dartmouth; son, George, Halifax; grandchildren, Michelle, Monique,
Lee, Ronald, Amanda, Jennifer, Edward, Julianne and Christopher; sisters,
Gladys, Montreal; Irene (Mrs. Neil Johnston), Glace Bay; brothers, Walter
and Raymond, both of Halifax; Francis, Alphonso and Gordon, all of
Montreal; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Gerald,
Leo; sister, Thersa. Cremation has taken place. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m.
Friday and funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in Snow's Funeral Home and chapel, 2666
Windsor St., Halifax. Burial to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Published: 07/03/97
BRIAND, Elsie Catherine - 73, Dartmouth, passed away December 10, 1998, in
Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the
late William and Gertrude Shirley. Prior to retirement, she was employed by
Moirs Ltd. and The Halifax Herald Ltd. She is survived by daughters,
Gladys Oakley, Margaret (Mrs. Roy Cluett), Dartmouth; Yvonne (Mrs. Earle
Clarke), Victoria; son, George, Halifax; grandchildren, Michelle, Monique,
Lee, Ronald, Amanda, Jennifer, Edward, Julianne and Christopher; sister,
Dot, Windsor, Ont.; brothers, Billy, Halifax; Gerald, Windsor; Hants Co.;
Jackie, Kingston, Ont. She was predeceased by sisters, Stella and Gracie.
Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors 2-4, 7-9 p.m.
Saturday and funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday, both in Snow's Funeral Home,
Windsor Street. Burial will be in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens.
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Published: 12/11/98
BRIAND, Ernest - 78, Smelt Brook, Victoria Co., died May 22, 1995, in
Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neil's Harbour, Victoria Co. Born at Smelt
Brook, he was a son of the late William and Martha (Dixon) Briand. He was a
member of St. Francis of Assissi Parish in Smelt Brook, and a veteran of
the Second World War. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion,
North Starr Branch 141, South Harbour. He was a retired fisherman. Surviving are
his wife, the former Jeanette Harris; daughters, Evelyn Chaisson, Lantz;
Ivy Seymour, Loretta Hogan, Neil's Harbour; Sylvia Swan, Reta Briand, Judy
Neil, Dartmouth; Bertha MacIntosh, Smelt Brook; Jackqueline Dixon, South
Harbour; Sandra, New Minas; sons, Edward, Raymond, Blanchard, Smelt Brook;
sisters, Mary, Jenny, Mabel; brothers, Kelson, James, Wilfred, Chester, Douglas,
Harold, Angus (Mannie); 22 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was
predeceased by daughter, Barbara; sons, Herman, Stuart, Raymond; sister,
Alice; brothers, William, Harry, Henry, Jack. Funeral 2 p.m. today in St.
Francis of Assissi Church, Smelt Brook, Rev. Peter MacLeod officiating.
Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Dingwall, under the direction of Fillmore and
Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines.
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Published: 05/25/95
BRIAND, Francis Edward (Syke) - 78, Halifax, died March 28, 1994, in the
Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Isaac and
Nancy (Barron) Briand. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary McDonald; two
sons, James, Ronald, both of Halifax; three daughters, Marie Stewart,
Halifax; Betty O'Halloran, Judy Willett, both of Lower Sackville; 13
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four brothers, George, Joseph, Dan, all
of Halifax; Elius, Ontario. He was predeceased by a son, John; two
brothers, George, James; two sisters, Nancy, Mary. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m.
tonight in T.K. Barnard Funeral Home, 527 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic
Church, Lower Sackville, Rev. Owen Connolly officiating. Cremation to follow.
Burial will be at a later date in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower
Sackville. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova
Scotia.
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Published: 03/29/94
BRIAND, George W. - 74, Halifax, formerly of 717 Herring Cove Rd., died
March 1, 1993, in Colonial Nursing Home, Halifax. He was born in Halifax.
He was a spray painter for a number of years, drove a taxi and worked at the
Dockyard for several years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is
survived by two sons, Harold, Spryfield; Derrick, at home; four daughters,
Mary Young, Niagara Falls, Ont.; Nita Hull, Isaac's Harbour; Margaret,
Halifax; Frances Chartrand, Dartmouth; many nieces and nephews; 10
grandchildren; a greatgrandchild; sister, Mary Shute, Halifax. He was
predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Pemberton. The body is in
Cruikshanks Halifax Funeral Home, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, where funeral
will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Capt. Garland Foote officiating. Burial will
be at a later date in Fairview Cemetery. Donations may be made to Nova
Scotia Lung Association.
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Published: 03/03/93
BRIAND, Gertrude Agnes - 60, Dartmouth, died August 13, 1994, in Victoria
General Hospital. Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late
George and Catherine (Smith) Boutilier. She was employed with Moirs Ltd. for
over 30 years. She is survived by her former husband, Daniel Thomas,
Halifax; two daughters, Diann, Lower Sackville; Ann, Digby; son, Daniel,
Lower Sackville; numerous brothers and sisters; five grandchildren. She
was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. Visitation will be 2-4,
7-9 p.m. today and Tuesday in Atlantic Funeral Home, Lower Sackville, where
funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Calvin Pretty officiating.
Burial will follow in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Lower Sackville. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova
Scotia.
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Published: 08/15/94
BRIAND, Helen V. - Spruce Drive, Cow Bay, Halifax Co., died September 17,
1995, in Camp Hill Medical Centre, Halifax. Born in Dartmouth, she was a
daughter of Charles and Queenie Acker, Churchover, Shelburne Co. She was manager
of Fastfair Claims Service Ltd. for the past 18 years. She was an
associate of the Insurance Institute of Canada; member of CIAA and many
provincial insurance associations. She was an avid bowler and strong supporter
of Victoria General Hospital burn unit through the DFF Ladies Auxiliary.
Surviving are a son, John, Cow Bay; brothers, Brian, North Bay, Ont.; Alden,
Brampton, Ont.; sister, Dorothy (Mrs. Lorne Swift), Fall River; several
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Sandra DeWolfe.
Cremation has taken place. No visitation by request. Memorial service 10 a.m.
Thursday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 767 Main St., Dartmouth, Rev. Les
Robertson officiating. Reception to follow in Atlantic Funeral Home. Donations
to Canadian Cancer Society, Camp Hill palliative care, IWK burn unit or
any charity.
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Published: 09/20/95
BRIAND, Henery Peter - 76, Gottingen Street, Halifax, died August 6, 1992,
at home. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of the late
George and Anne Laura (Bonnin) Briand. He served in the Royal Navy during the
Second World War and was employed with the Federal Government, Willow Park
until retirement. He is survived by his companion, Ruby Orman, Halifax;
two sisters, Evelyn (Mrs. Richard Byrne), Alice (Mrs. Arthur Norman), both
of Halifax; brother, George, Halifax. He was predeceased by five sisters,
Freda Hobbs, Ethel Fahey, Emily Hunt, Muriel Runacres, Anna Horne; two brothers,
Elmer, Bernard. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street,
Halifax, visiting 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral will be 9
a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery,
Lower Sackville.
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Published: 08/08/92
BRIAND, Henry Clarence - 78, Smelt Brook, Victoria County, died May 24,
1994, in Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neil's Harbour. Born at Smelt Brook,
he was a son of the late William and Martha (Dickson) Briand. He was a member of
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Smelt Brook. He is survived by two
daughters, Hectorene, Smelt Brook; Shaun, High Prairie, Alta.; three sons,
Bertram, Smelt Brook; Vincent, White Point, Victoria County; Lorne, Alberta;
seven grandchildren; nine brothers; three sisters. He was predeceased by
his wife, the former Madonna Elizabeth MacKinnon; three brothers, Harry, Bill,
Jack; sister, Alice. Funeral was held May 26 in St. Francis of Assisi
Church, Rev. Jim MacLean officiated. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery,
Dingwall, under the direction of Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney
Mines.
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Published: 05/27/94
BRIAND, Herbert Daniel - 79, Lower L'Ardoise, died May 11, 1996, in Strait
Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the
late Daniel and Mary Sabine (Gracie) Briand. He was a retired fisherman and
farmer. He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Parish. He was the last
surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are his wife, the
former Mildred Angeline Mombourquette; daughters, Mary (Mrs. Ronald Thorpe),
Green Hill, Hants Co.; Marilyn (Mrs. Peter Felix), Lower Sackville;
Deborah (Mrs. Jeffrey Adamson), Lower L'Ardoise; Arlene (Mrs. Lloyd Sampson),
L'Ardoise; sons, Daniel, Adrian, Lower L'Ardoise; Craig, at home; eight
grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters, Adalaide, Bertha; brothers,
Frankie, Sam, Jim, Louie; grandson, Nathan Thorpe. Visitation 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
today in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Holy
Guardian Angel Church, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in Mount
Calvary Cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia
or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home,
Port Hawkesbury.
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Published: 05/13/96
BRIAND, Hilda May - 75, Herring Cove, passed away in the QEII Health
Sciences Centre, VG Site, May 2, 1998, after a long struggle with cancer.
She will be sadly missed by her children. She was born in Halifax, the daughter
of the late Albert and Pearl (Richardson) Boudreau. Hilda was a member of
the Golden Age Society of Spryfield and enjoyed travel and had an active
social life. She is survived by sons, Thomas, Herring Cove, and fiancee Marsha,
Halifax; George and wife Jane, Hillsvale; grandchildren, Debbie, Paul,
Scott; great-grandchildren, Timothy, Patrick and Christopher; daughter, Shirly
and husband Bill Bourque, Minesville; grandchildren, Shelley and Dale
Brooks; great-granddaughter, Tiffney; daughter, Judy and husband Daniel
Purcell, Portuguese Cove; grandchildren, Rae-Leah, Aron; daughter, Nancy and
husband Jim Holt, Portuguese Cove; grandson, Chad. Also survived by
sister, Beulah Brine, Lakeside. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas P.;
sisters, Viola, Jean; brother, Stanley. Cremation has taken place.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. today, May 5, in St. John the Baptist
Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Gregory Heenan officiating. Reception to
follow. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations may be made to
palliative care unit, QEII VG Site. Arrangements entrusted to Cruikshank's
Halifax Funeral Home.
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Published: 05/05/98
BRIAND, Joan - 92, Halifax, died September 2, 1995, in Glades Lodge,
Halifax. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late
Louis and Julia (Burkey) Taylor. She was a devoted grandmother and attended St.
Mary's Basilica for 50 years. Surviving are sons, Henry (Harry), Fred,
Albert, Halifax; sister, Sophie Landry, Halifax; brother, James,
L'Ardoise, Richmond Co.; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. She was
predeceased by her husband, Harry; sons, Leo, Alex; brothers, Fred,
Helair, William; sisters, Emma Evong, Mary Jane. Funeral 10 a.m. today in St.
Mary's Basilica. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In
lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Arrangements
under the direction of Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax.
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Published: 09/06/95
BRIAND, John A. - 82, 16 Fairhaven Dr., Westmount, died February 10, 1996,
in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late
Louis and Mary (Duffney) Briand. He retired from Sysco in 1976 and was a member
of Holy Rosary Church and an avid gardener. Surviving are his wife, the
former Louise Walters; son, John Jr., Sydney; daughters, Peggy Thistle,
New Glasgow; Arlene (Mrs. Brian Smith), North Sydney; Karen (Mrs. Jerry Caume),
Newmarket, Ont.; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. He was
predeceased by brothers, Joseph, Jules, Louie, Fred; grandson, Shawn. Visitation
2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in
Holy Rosary Church, Westmount, Rev. Dan MacInnis officiating. Burial in
Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
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Published: 02/12/96
BRIAND, Joseph (Rene) - 74, Jackson Road, Dartmouth, passed away February 5,
1999, at the home of his son, Wayne, surrounded by his loving family. Born
November 6, 1924, in West Arichat, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late
William and Helen (Wagner) Briand. He worked 37 years with the Federal
Government, retiring from the DND Ammo Depot, Magazine Hill. He was an
avid bowler, and enjoyed gardening and fishing, and he was also a 37-year member
of St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by sons, John,
Burlington, Ont.; Barry and Wayne (Ellen), both of Dartmouth; three loving
granddaughters, Nicole, Laura, Jayme; brother, Robert, Toronto; sister,
Sister Marion, Moncton. He will be sadly missed by his companion, Marge.
He was predeceased by his wife, Cora; brother, Cecil. Visitation Sunday,
7-9 p.m., Monday 2-4, 7-9 p.m., in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St.,
Dartmouth. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Pope John XXIII
Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Jim Richards officiating. Burial in Dartmouth
Memorial Gardens with reception to follow in Atlantic Funeral Home. Family
flowers only, memorial donations to the Palliative Care Home Care Program, 1278
Tower Rd., Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9, or Pope John XXIII Church.
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Published: 02/06/99
BRIAND, Joseph Cecil - 77, Halifax, formerly of Dartmouth and Arichat, died
January 12, 1997, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, VG Site. Born in Eagle
Head, Queens Co., he was a son of the late Joseph and Helen (Wagner) Briand. He
was a retired diesel mechanic, employed with Foundation Company of Canada
in Halifax. Surviving are daughters, Diane, Hubbards; Theresa, Halifax;
Linda, Cathy, Shelley, Sackville; sister, Sister Marion, Moncton, N.B.;
brothers, Robert, Ontario; Reni, Dartmouth; 12 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his companion, Anne Munroe; a
daughter in infancy. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in C.H. Boudreau Funeral
Home, Arichat. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in Immaculate Conception Church,
West Arichat, Rev. Gerrior officiating. Burial in church cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Our
Lady of Assumption Roman Catholic Church. Arrangements entrusted to A.L.
Mattatall Funeral Home, Dartmouth.
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Published: 01/14/97
BRIAND, Leo Jules - 57, Sheet Harbour Passage, Halifax County, died October
16, 1993, in Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital, Sheet Harbour. Born in
L'Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Wilfred and Elizabeth
(Briand) Briand. He was a seaman all of his working life of 35 years,
presently with Socanau Inc. on the ship the L. Rochette. He sailed with the
cable company on the Lord Calvin from 1957-67 and with Gulf Canada from
1967-86. He is survived by his companion, Erma Hubley; two sons, Terry
Hubley, Sheet Harbour; Michael Hubley, at home; three sisters, Gladys, Theresa,
both of Montreal; Ireen, Glace Bay; six brothers, Bert, Walter, Raymond,
all of Halifax; Francis, Gordon, Alphonse, all of Montreal. He was predeceased
by a son, Ross; brother, Gerald; several brothers and sisters in infancy.
Cremation has taken place. Family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. October
22, 9-11 a.m. October 23 in Crowell's Funeral Home, Sheet Harbour. A memorial
service will be 2 p.m. October 23 in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church,
Sheet Harbour, Rev. Phil Thibideau officiating. Burial will be in St.
Margaret's Anglican Cemetery, Sober Island. Donations may be made to
Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.
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Published: 10/19/93
BRIAND, Louise Anna - 82, Halifax, died March 8, 1997, at home. Born in
L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Landry) Pottie.
She was a lifelong resident of Halifax. Surviving are daughters, Mildred J.
(Mrs. Francis J. Sampson), Viola T. (Mrs. Neil Aucoin), Halifax; son,
Wayne, Halifax; sisters, Matilda Longuephy, L'Ardoise; Viola, Halifax;
seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her
husband, William Thomas; four sisters and two brothers. Visitation 2-4,
7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Funeral 9:30
a.m. Tuesday in St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax, Rev.
Raymond March officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations to palliative care c/o Halifax Infirmary or any
charity.
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Published: 03/10/97
BRIAND, Margaret M. - 78, Grand River, Richmond County, died December 13,
1993, in Calgary, Alta. Born in Inverness, she was a daughter of the late
Dan D. and Mary (MacEachern) MacIsaac. She was a member of Holy Guardian Angel
Church, L'Ardoise and retired from the Bill Lynch Shows. She is survived
by four sons, Billy MacIsaac, Morton Briand, both of Vancouver; Joseph
Briand, Sydney; Wally Briand, Alberta; two daughters, Bernadette (Mrs. Robert
Warawick), Alberta; Patricia (Mrs. Robert Ferguson), Toronto; two
stepsisters, Mary C. MacKinnon, Sydney; Annie White, New Waterford; 20
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her
husband, Joseph P. Briand; brother, Rodney; stepbrother, Bernard.
Cremation took place in Calgary. A memorial service will be 7 p.m. tonight
in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Errol MacDonald
officiating. Burial will be in Inverness Cemetery.
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Published: 06/08/94
BRIAND (Pakai), Mary - 77, Sydney, died May 5, 1998, in Cape Breton
Regional Hospital. Born in Whitney Pier, she was a daughter of the late
James and Veronica (Fuse) Pakai. She was a member of St. Theresa's Parish,
Sydney, and an active member of the CWL. She was an avid crafts person and
was involved, for many years, with the Cape Breton School of Crafts and
community schools as an instructor. She was a member of Club 55, Sydney; Sydney
Pensioners Club and Tuesday Night Scat Club. Surviving are her husband of
55 years, John P.; daughter, Rosanne, Halifax; sons, John Jr., Antigonish;
Andre, Sydney; sisters, Helen (Mrs. Steve Siller), Margaret Pakai, Sydney;
seven grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased
by sister, Donna Clark; brothers, James, Joe; a number of brothers and sisters
in infancy. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in T.W. Curry
Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Theresa's Church,
Rev. Angus MacDougall officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial
Gardens. Donations to Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton or any
charity.
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Published: 05/07/98
BRIAND, Mary Alma - 85, L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died August 20, 1993.
Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Annie (Peters)
Martell. She is survived by her husband, Fabian; four sisters, Philomena (Mrs.
Hubert Pettipas), Sydney; Eva Briand, L'Ardoise; Mary Samson, Elizabeth
Lapolder, both of Halifax. She was predeceased by two sisters, Ann,
Alvina; two brothers, Thomas, Alexander. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Holy
Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial
will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Donations may be made to Nova
Scotia Lung Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
Arrangements under the direction of C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home,
Arichat.
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Published: 08/23/93
BRIAND, Mary Louise - 57, Lower Sackville, died April 28, 1997. She was born
in New Waterford, Cape Breton Co. She was a caregiver for Sackville Family
Daycare. She was well known in the community and was loved by all who knew her.
She is survived by sons, Paul Vigneault, California; Rick Reid, Upper
Sackville; daughters, Shannah Harvey, Enfield; Michelle Reid, Cole
Harbour; brother, Sonny, Toronto; grandchildren, Shaylee, Alexander, Patrick,
Nicole, Jean Paul and Paige; several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her husband, William and mother, Rita. Cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held Friday, May 2, at 3 p.m. in Atlantic
Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. Burial will be in Gate
of Heaven Cemetery. A reception will follow in the funeral home. Donations may
be made to IWK Foundation or to a charity of choice.
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Published: 05/01/97
BRIAND, May (Mary Pauline) - 77, Halifax, died August 17, 1997, in Oakwood
Terrace, Dartmouth. She was the eldest daughter of the late Frank and
Elizabeth Briand. She was a member of St. Mary's Basilica and was a longtime
member of St. Mary's Basilica choir and the Children of Mary. Prior to her
retirement, she was employed by Woolco Co. at the Barrington Street store.
Surviving are brother, Bernard, Dartmouth; sister, Margaret Arnold, Ottawa. She
was predeceased by brothers, Curley, Patrick; sister, Bernadette
Sanduliak. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor
Street. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's Basilica. Burial in Gate
of Heaven Cemetery. Donations to Oakwood Terrace.
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Published: 08/18/97
BRIAND, Michael Barry - 39, 26 Alton Dr., Halifax, died February 25, 1994,
at home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Dorothy (Reeves) Briand,
Halifax, and the late Gerald Briand. He was a member of the Roman Catholic
Church. He was self-employed in the maintenance industry in the Windsor
area for a number of years, and had been employed in maintenance with Keddy's
Inn for seven years. He is survived by his wife, the former Barbara
Slaunwhite; daughter, Yolanda, Halifax; brother, James, Halifax; two
sisters, Frances (Mrs. David Stone), Coleen (Mrs. Darren Stone), both of
Sackville; a number of nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place under
direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax. A
memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Michael's Roman Catholic
Church, Halifax, Rev. Martin Currie officiating. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 02/26/94
BRIAND, Michael Harold - 74, 30 Ridge Valley Rd., Halifax, passed away at
home, December 11, 1996, after a long battle with lung cancer. He was the
son of the late Walter and Elizabeth Briand. He leaves behind his loving wife,
Clara MacDonald; his children, Kathleen (Mrs. Campbell Rankin), Halifax;
Robert, Albert Dean, both at home. He also leaves behind his loving
grandchildren, Kimberley and Tabitha Rankin, Halifax; David Cross, Toronto;
Kenny Cross, Dartmouth; two sisters of Halifax. He was predeceased by his
parents and his brother, Art; stepchildren, Gerald and Dorothy Dean;
several step-great-grandchildren. Michael served overseas during the
Second World War in active duty. After leaving the services he worked as
head warehouse shipper for the E.B. Eddy Co. until their move to Hull, Que. He
then joined the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. Visitation will be 2-4,
7-9 p.m. today and Friday in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove
Rd., Halifax. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Michael's Church,
Herring Cove Road, Rev. Ron Cairns officiating. Burial will be held in
Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations may be made to the Canadian
Cancer Society.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 12/12/96
BRIAND, Mildred Angeline - 67, Lower L'Ardoise, died January 30, 1998, at
home. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Emmanuel and
Sarah (McGrath) Mombourquette. She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Parish,
L'Ardoise. Surviving are daughters, Mary (Mrs. Roland Thorpe), Brooklyn,
Hants Co.; Marilyn (Mrs. Peter Felix), Lower Sackville; Deborah (Mrs.
Jeffrey Adamsson), Calgary; Arlene (Mrs. Lloyd Sampson), Sampsonville; sons,
Daniel, Adrian, Craig, Lower L'Ardoise; sisters, Theresa MacNeil,
Granville Ferry; Margie Labelle, Eastern Passage; Catherine and Sally Ann
Mombourquette, Gladys Gracie, Rita Mae (Mrs. Harry Sampson), all of Lower
L'Ardoise; brothers, Tommy, Mannie, Lower L'Ardoise; eight grandchildren. She
was predeceased by her husband, Herbert; sister, Mary Pastorious;
grandson, Nathan Thorpe. Visitation 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today in Holy Guardian
Angels Parish Funeral Home, L'Ardoise. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Holy
Guardian Angels Church, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in Mount
Calvary Cemetery. Donations to any charity. Arrangements entrusted to
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, St. Peter's.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 02/02/98
BRIAND, Mrs. Pearl Evelyn - 78, White Point, Victoria Co., died December 12,
1998, in Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neils Harbour. Born at White Point,
she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Pacquet) Fitzgerald. She was a
member of St. Francis of Asissi parish, Smelt Brook, and was a life member
of the CWL. Surviving are her husband, Kelson; daughters, Donna (Mrs.
Howard Cox), Alberta; Danetta (Mrs. Dennis Dunphy), Baddeck; sons, Winston,
South Harbour; Roland, Alberta; sisters, Margaret Briand, Cape North;
Willena MacKinnon, Smelt Brook; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by brothers, Johnnie, Jimmy, Bob, Winston Scotty;
sister, Freda. Visitation in St Francis of Asissi Church after 7 p.m.
today. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Dingwall. Arrangements entrusted to
Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines.
The Sunday Herald
Published: 12/13/98
BRIAND, Peter Joseph - 78, MacKenzie, B.C. died February 20, 1993, in
MacKenzie. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Joseph
and Elizabeth (Landry) Briand. He is survived by his wife, the former Agnes
Mombourquette; son, Frankie, Prince George; two grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; brother, Francis, L'Ardoise; four sisters, Beatrice (Mrs.
Anthony Landry), River Bourgeois; Alma (Mrs. Urban Sampson), Lower
L'Ardoise; Agnes (Mrs. Emily Proulx), Effie (Mrs. Edgar Lanteigne), both
of Montreal. He was predeceased by two brothers, Fred, John. The body has been
cremated. Burial will be at a later date in MacKenzie. Donations may be
made to Canadian Cancer Society.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 02/25/93
BRIAND, Rosa Germaine - 93, Grand Lake Road, Sydney, died September 18,
1999, at home. Born in St. Pierre et Miquelon, she was a daughter of the
late Alexis and Rosa (Nouvel) Briand. She was a member of St. Augustine Parish.
Surviving are daughter, Marie Petrie, New Waterford; son, Louis, Sydney;
nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Argentine LeHuenen,
St. Pierre et Miquelon. She was predeceased by husband, Louis Joseph
Briand; brothers, Alexis, Joseph; sisters, Marie Rose, Augusta. Visitation
2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday in St.
Augustine Church, Rev. James Attwood officiating. Burial in St. Theresa
Cemetery.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 09/20/99
BRIAND, Sadie Mary - 93, Pondville, Richmond Co., died July 9, 1996, in
Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born at Pondville, she was a daughter
of the late Thomas and Sarah Jane (Fougere) Luce. Surviving are son, Leonard
(Lenus), Pondville; daughters, Mrs. Amelia Theriault, Halifax; Mrs.
Mildred Boudreau, Theresa (Mrs. Patrick Boudreau), Barrachois;
stepbrother, Wilfred Luce, St. Peter's; 30 grandchildren; 56
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by
her husband, Raymond; son, Chester; sisters, Eva, Alice, May; brothers, Jimmy,
Charles, Joseph; grandson, Johnny. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, 12-1
p.m. Friday in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Friday
in Our Lady of Assumpton Church, Arichat, Rev. Hughie D. MacDonald
officiating. Burial to follow in parish cemetery. Donations to St. Anne
Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 07/11/96
BRIAND,
Wayne Gerald - 60, Highfield Street, Halifax, passed away peacefully Tuesday
evening, July 13, 1999, in the Palliative Care Unit, VG Site, QEII. Born
December 3, 1938, in Halifax, he was the son of the late William T. and
Louise (Pottie) Briand. He was a long-time member of St. Joseph's Roman
Catholic Church, Halifax. He worked at St. Mary's School and A. MacKay
School as a custodian for 20 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the
Civic Workers Club, Halifax. Surviving are his loving wife of 37 years,
the former Sharon E. Cuvelier; daughter, Tracy (Mrs. Tony Denney), Halifax;
sons, Gerald and wife Cindy, Dartmouth; Mark and wife Mary, Christopher,
all of Halifax; sisters, Mildred (Mrs. Francis Sampson), Viola (Mrs. Neil
Aucoin), both of Halifax; grandchildren, Tracy, Adam, Ashley, Brittney and
Kristopher; five nephews. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic
Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Friday,
July 16, in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Russell Street, Halifax,
Rev. Donald Boudreau officiating. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery,
Lower Sackville. Reception to follow in Atlantic Funeral Home reception
lounge, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Memorial donations in Wayne's name may
be made to the Palliative Care Unit, VG Site, QEII, 1278 Tower Rd., Halifax, NS
B3H 2Y9, or to the Spina Bifida Association of Nova Scotia, P.O. Box 341,
Kentville, NS B4N 3X1.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 07/15/99
BRIAND, Wilfred B. - 71, Smelt Brook, Victoria Co., died September 28, 1996,
in Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neils Harbour. Born at Smelt Brook, he was
a son of the late William and Martha (Dixon) Briand. He was a member of St.
Francais of Assisi Parish, Smelt Brook. For many years he was employed as
a heavy equipment operator in New Brunswick. He recently retired from
National Sea Products and the fishing industry. Surviving are his wife, the
former Mary Hawley; daughters, Brenda (Mrs. Ron Bill), Dartmouth; Sheila,
Raylene, at home; son, Edward, Sackville; sisters, Mary, Jennie, Smelt Brook;
Mabel, Dartmouth; brothers, Manion, James, Ontario; Chester, Winnipeg;
Douglas, Smelt Brook; Kelson, Harold, White Point, Victoria Co.; four
grandchildren; a greatgrandson. He was predeceased by his sister, Alice;
brothers, Bill, Harry, Henry, Ernest, Jack. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m.
today, funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday, both in St. Francais of Assisi Church, Smelt
Brook, Rev. Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery,
Dingwall. Arrangements entrusted to Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home,
Sydney Mines.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 09/30/96
BRIAND, William Arthur (Billy) - 54, Lower Sackville, died January 1, 1996,
at home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Violet (Mitchell) Connolly,
Halifax, and the late Bernard Briand. He was employed with HMC Dockyard as a
welder for 11 years and was formerly lead guitar player with the band
Country Ramblers. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Louise Hogan;
son, Darrell, Halifax; brothers, Derrick, Halifax; Walter, Rexdale, Ont.;
sisters, Connie (Mrs. Lorne Mercer), Halifax; Marie (Mrs. Robin Bryden),
Waterville, Kings Co.; a grandson. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, funeral 2
p.m. Friday, both in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd.,
Halifax, Harlan Levy officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower
Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations to any charity.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 01/03/96
BRIAND, William Joseph "Willie" - 87, L'Ardoise, died August 7, 1999, in
Richmond Villa, St. Peter's. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late
William E. and Marcella (MacLean) Briand. He served in the Canadian Army and was
a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 110, L'Ardoise. He was a miner
for many years working in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and was employed
with the Department of Indian Affairs at the Halifax Citadel prior to retiring
to L'Ardoise. Surviving are his wife, Margaret (Carpentier) Briand;
several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Duncan; sisters
Della, Josephine, Catherine. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 10
a.m. Tuesday both in Holy Guardian Angel Church, Rev. John MacIntyre
officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to Dr. William Kingston
Memorial Clinic or any charity. Funeral arrangements are under the
direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 08/09/99
BRIAND, William Thomas - 84, Halifax, died February 19, 1994, in the Halifax
Infirmary Palliative Care Unit. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late
Benjamin and Angeline (Mombourquette) Briand. He was a lifelong resident of
Halifax and was a longshoreman for over 40 years. He is survived by his
wife, the former Louise A. Pottie; two daughters, Mildred (Mrs. Francis J.
Sampson), Viola (Mrs. Neil Aucoin), both of Halifax; son, Wayne, Halifax; two
brothers, Clifford, Halifax; Francis, Ontario; sister, May (Mrs. Nelson
Levy), Halifax; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was
predeceased by a sister, Mildred; two brothers. Visitation will be 10-12
noon in Atlantic Funeral Home. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in St.
Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax, Rev. Thomas White officiating.
Burial to follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. A
reception will follow in the Atlantic Funeral Home Reception Centre, Bayers
Road, Halifax. Donations may be made to the Halifax Infirmary Palliative
Care Unit or Canadian Cancer Society.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 02/21/94