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| 1 | 1841 Census Returns | Source (S228006591)
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| 2 | 1841 Scotland Census | Source (S229120302)
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| 3 | 1871 Canada Census | Source (S227976730)
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| 4 | 1941 June Quarter death- Name: Ready, Joseph D.---Age: 26 District: Maidstone (Volume & Page: 2a & 2036) Pilot Officer lost his life while on an anti-submarine patrol, flying 500 RAF Squadron's Blenheim aircraft over the North Sea. From the Canadian Virtual War Memorial- Military Service:- Rank: Pilot Officer Trade: Pilot Service Number: 42725 Age: 26 Force: Air Force Unit: Royal Air Force Division: 500 Squadron A member of the RAF hockey team. Son of James A. and Annie M. Ready of Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Canada; brother of Mary, Arthur and Kathleen. Pilot Officer Joseph Dougauld Ready is commemorated on Page 605 of Canada's Second World War Book of Remembrance. | Ready, Joseph Dougald (I3236)
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| 5 | 1993-2002 White Pages | Source (S238068020)
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| 6 | 1993-2002 White Pages | Source (S238068024)
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| 7 | 1995-2002 White Pages | Source (S233142095)
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| 8 | 2009 Family History book showed name as Althea Francis, however baptismal record confirms Agnes Frances. | Fitzsimmons, Agnes Frances (I2819)
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| 9 | 2009 family history book shows name as Anna Loretta, however baptismal record confirms Annie Loretta. | Fitzsimmons, Anna Loretta (I2822)
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| 10 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I794)
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| 11 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: Living / Karen Sue Paulhamus (F1437)
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| 12 | 8 days old | MacPherson, Alberta Gail (I1548)
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| 13 | After finishing high school, Hope was working as a stenographer for the Keene Ice Cream Company in Bangor, Maine (1925). She later took nursing training, and relocated to New Rochelle, New York. She was married to Anton Herman Hunck Jr (surname was later changed to Hunt), on November 5, 1932. Anton was a seaman, working for an international shipping company, therefore he was often travelling. Hope did not have any children. She remained in New York, and died on August 2, 1973 at the age of 69. | O'Regan, Hope Agatha (P1599)
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| 14 | Aidan McIver was born on Oct. 1, 1911 in Newton, PE, was baptized in St. Malachy’s Church by Father J.J. MacDonald with this spelling of his name, and his Godparents were his Uncle and Aunt - John and Katie McKenna. Aidan lived there all his life until his untimely death from a heart attack on Feb. 8, 1959. He was the third eldest of thirteen children and following grade school worked with his father, Peter D, farming the homestead and other farms. In 1937 he purchased from his father the farm next to the family homestead. His father, Peter D, had purchased this farm in 1933 from his sister and brother-in-law, Frank and Fanny McIver Gallant. This farm had been one of the original McIver homesteads. In 1939 he married Ethel Deighan from Emerald, PE. She was one of the youngest of 12 children born to William Deighan and Suzanna Whalen. She was also a sister to Margaret Deighan who had married Aidan’s brother Bill. Over the next 20 years, Aidan and Ethel had eight children, became successful farmers, developed a strong network of friends, loyal neighbors and relatives, and participated in many community activities. At the time of his death, Aidan was considered owner of one of the largest farming operations in the area, a mixed farm with cows, horses, pigs, sheep, geese, hens and ducks. The main cash crops were potatoes and turnips with crops of hay and grain harvested as animal feed crops. Aidan planted one of the largest acreages of potatoes and was the first in the area to put a potato harvester in the field. He was someone a neighbor could call upon in time of need and he worked well with others to promote community development such as getting the lights, upgrading roads, supporting the schools/teachers, and participating in and promoting aspects of the Catholic Faith including fairness and generosity. The gifts they gave their children include a strong sense of integrity – never promise what you can’t deliver and deliver what you promise; loyalty to family, church and community (especially enjoying his working/farming/neighbor relationship with his father and brother, Eugene); the importance of good management, including planning the project, identifying the resources, negotiating issues, and working hard for successful implementation - followed by down-time where one could play cards, argue over politics, and/or have family/friends in for a meal. Aidan died suddenly at home of a heart attack on Sunday evening, February 8, 1959 at the age of 47 years. He and Ethel were preparing to go out to play cards with some neighbors. Submitted by Elizabeth (Betty) McIver, daughter | McIver, John Aden (I2502)
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| 15 | Alberta was the daughter of Hugh McIver and Caroline McGuigan born October 2, 1894. She was the third oldest child and oldest daughter. She lived on the family farm in Kinkora for sixteen years. Her first venture took her to Charlottetown where she studied the tailoring trade with Callbeck’s, maker of men’s suits. After several years, she went to help her brother Louis with his General Store, in Aroostook Jct., N.B. She handled the Post Office as well as clerked in the store. Alberta met Mike Kennedy, who was a traveling salesman for Canada Packers, at the Post Office. They were married in Edmundston, N.B. on December 29, 1930. She lived her entire life in Edmundston, N.B. where she and Mike had three children - much against her doctor’s advice as she did not enjoy good health in the early part of her marriage. Edmundston became the half way spot for all travelers between P.E.I. and points West. All were warmly greeted with a ready smile, dinner, and place to put their head. She sold her home in 1972 and moved to Mississauga to take up residence with her daughter Peggy and husband Charles, and their two daughters Pam and Shauna. She became a most vital part of their family. From 1973 to 1983, Alberta, Peggy, Charles and girls spent their summers in Baker Lake, N.B. in a cottage she and Mike built in 1948. While she lived in Ontario, she never forgot her beloved cottage. It seemed fitting that she should die on their way “home” (to Baker Lake). She had a full life and enjoyed giving unselfishly of herself. Submitted by Peggy Seaman, daughter | McIver, Alberta Mary (P208)
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| 16 | All of their children with the exception of Lucy died in infancy. | Family: Michael Louis Justin Hagan / Margaret Ann Larkin (F1514)
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| 17 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I3103)
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| 18 | Ambrose and his sibling Jerome were not included in the 2009 edition of the McIver/McKeever family history. Ambrose's existence was uncovered through the baptism records available through the PEI Archives Database. | McKenna, Ambrose (P1523)
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| 19 | Anne McKeever McKenna was the oldest girl and fourth of eleven children born to Hugh McKeever and Mary Quinn. She was one of the children born in Ireland, and came with her parents and five brothers to Newton, Prince Edward Island in 1839. In 1856, she married Francis (“Frank”) McKenna. Frank McKenna went to California at the time of the Gold Rush. He did not come home empty handed. He bought a large farm and built a spacious home. His lawns and gardens, patterned after what he had seen in California, were the envy of the neighbours at that time. To this home he brought Anne McKeever. They were married in St. Joseph’s Church in Kelly’s Cross when Anne was 22 years of age. Anne and Frank were married the year before her father died. She and her brother, Charles, are the only family members who are not mentioned in his will. Anne and Frank had eleven children, three of whom died in infancy. Anne died on December 28, 1876 when her eight living children ranged in age from 2 1/2 years to 15 years. The 1881 Census indicates that, at that time (five years later), the McKenna children were living among various members of the family and friends throughout the Island. Veronica (age 10) was living with John Shields and Annie Shields on Lot 26. Charles (age 12) was living on Lot 26 with his mother’s siblings, Peter and Susan, (just down the fields from where Anne was raised). Maggie (age 14) and Mary (age 20) were living in Lot 19 with John and Mary Mullin (Anne’s sister and husband). Mary was a school teacher at the time. Lavinia (age 6), Francis (age 8), and Ada (age 16), were living with their father in Lot 29. Three of the girls (Ada, Margaret, and Veronica) became members of The Sisters of Charity, while Mary Ellen, Fannie (Jane Frances), and Lavinia married and raised their children in PEI. Anne’s two sons, Charles and Francis, both established their families and careers in Massachusetts, though Charles later moved to New Hampshire. Anne is buried in St. Malachy’s Cemetery in Kinkora. Her headstone is still standing and is located beside her brother, Owen, and Bernard McCourt who was a long-time family friend. | McKeever (McIver), Anne (P253)
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| 20 | Annie Kelly was born April 11 in North Wiltshire, P.E.I. Her father was a carriage builder but it was difficult to provide for a family in those days. When she was two years old, she went to live with her uncle and aunt, Peter and Susan McIver in Newton. Here she attended school and one of her teachers from whom she learned much and who became a close friend was Msgr. P.F. Hughes. She attended Notre Dame Academy, Summerside one year where her studies included Piano. This provided much enjoyment for family and friends. In November 1911, she married John A. McCarville. John was born in Newton, P.E.I. March 5, 1869. He farmed at home and worked in Boston and Vancouver before returning to marry and resume farming. Cheerful, friendly, of a religious family, he lived a deep faith and enjoyed his friends. He died at home February 6, 1943 after an acute illness of five days. Annie and John knew the value of education and wanted this for their children. It was Annie’s desire music be included. By teaching them piano at home and sending them for lessons at Kinkora Convent, her wish was fulfilled. Quiet and kind, she was able to comfort others in their difficulties and on occasion, took into her home a girl that she might attend school. Annie and John lived in poor economic times but were content without life’s luxuries. After a long illness, Annie died at Charlottetown Hospital August 4. Submitted by Sister Joanne McCarville | Kelly, Annie Estelle (P1579)
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| 21 | Arthur Ready, was born 11 July 1908. He was educated at Kensington High School, Prince of Wales College and St. Dunstan's University. After studying to become an electrician at a trade school in Chicago, Illinois, Arthur Ready later set up his own business in Kensington. He died in Indian River on 31 January 1987. From the Collection of Kathleen Ready McIver at Memory PEI. http://www.gov.pe.ca/paroatom/index.php/kathleen-ready-mciver-collection | Ready, Arthur James (I3234)
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| 22 | August 12, 1968 Golden Wedding Anniversary Many years ago with love in command this charming couple were joined hand in hand. The usual events soon followed the marriage, with plenty of time pushing the carriage. Three boys and four girls they begot. Not one returnable in the lot. They worked very hard all through the years with few spots of anger, and yet there were tears. With patience and wisdom, and God’s good grace they brought up their children this world to face. Children soon from home depart to make their own head start. Parents expect this with some regret and hope their children will not forget. To show that we appreciate all they have done we give them this day of happiness and fun. So join with us in making this toast To mom and dad our most honored hosts. ~ Written and presented by C. Edwin Gallant, son ~ | Gallant, Charles Boyd (I314)
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| 23 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I1373)
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| 24 | Baptism indicates Theodore was 9 days old at the time of his baptism on March 5, 1864. | McIver, Theodore Augustine (P63)
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| 25 | Baptism record indicates that Ambrose was 9 days old when he was baptized on July 18, 1858. Therefore, date of birth is likely between July 8-10th. | McKenna, Ambrose (P1523)
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| 26 | Baptism record shows Peter was 10 days old at the time of his baptism at St. Dunstan's Basilica per PEI Records Database. | McKeever (McIver), Peter (P246)
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| 27 | Baptism records indicate that Ada (Ann) McKenna was 15 days old when she was baptized on April 10, 1865. | McKenna, Ann (Ada) (P1530)
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| 28 | Baptismal record from the Prince Edward Island Archives (PARO) shows Peter's last name as "McEver". Officiating clergy was Father M. Reynolds. The notes indicate that Peter was 10 days old when he was baptized. PARO record book number 1, page 227. | McKeever (McIver), Peter (P246)
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| 29 | Baptismal record shows date of birth was "4 weeks ago", with baptism on May 12, 1861. | McKenna, Mary Ellen (P1525)
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| 30 | Baptismal record shows February 1877 (possibly February 4th), however date of birth was noted elsewhere as March 1877. | Fraher, Margaret "Maggie" (P1553)
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| 31 | Baptized by Rev. Arthur Holland on January 25, 1837. The sponsors were Bernard McCourt and Mary McKeever. It is noted that he was "son of Hugh McKeever and Mary Quinn from Drumagelvin townland, Parish of Tyholland". | McKeever (McIver), Michael (P252)
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| 32 | Based on information found in the 1841 Census, it is most likely that Charles was born in Ireland, between the birth of his sister, Anne, in 1834, and that of his brother, Michael, in 1837. The oral history provides that Charles died as a child in an accident on the farm. This occurred at some point before Hugh’s death in 1857, as he is the only unmarried child not named in Hugh’s Last Will and Testament. | McKeever (McIver), Charles (P247)
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| 33 | Beatrice died at home. Cause of death is noted as "multiple contusions including contusions of brain. Subdural hemorrhage homicidal." | Ellis, Beatrice A (I3330)
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| 34 | Bernetta McIver Brown was the first born of eight children to T.A. McIver and Adilla Johnson McIver. She was born March 21, 1898 in Kinkora, PE and attended school in the village. Following her schooling she began her teaching career in country schools, first in Northam and then at Cross Rivers. It was while teaching at Cross Rivers and boarding with Manus MacDougall’s that she met Alphonse (Fonce) Brown. On receiving her diamond engagement ring, she carved her initials on a front window of Manus and Charlotte’s home – these initials are still there (2009). She became mother of eleven living children, five sons and six daughters. She was still all teacher in bringing up her children. “Do your work, if you don’t do it right, do it over”. For teens misbehaving and caught – you were sent out to the lilac bush to get your own switch. Ouch! We don’t remember mother singing a lot but, after losing Velma’s twin sister at birth, we’d hear her: “Hello Central, give me heaven, I know my baby is there” Our home always welcomed all people but we remember in cherry time the tree would be stripped by folks, relatives and friends coming for Sunday supper. Bernetta always found time serving well her Catholic Church, School, Women’s Institute, Catholic Women’s League, and community. She was secretary of the Cheese Factory and got the Credit Union going in Grand River. She had very strong morals. No abuse of alcohol, but when all of the family was settled for the night, they’d often have a hot toddy together. Is that what made their marriage last for fifty-eight years? Back around 1950 their second son, Ray and his wife Eileen, living in Richmond, on a Sunday evening went down to Bayside and wanted to take Mother to a movie. Then, on Sundays, only good Christian movies were shown. That evening the show was “The Song of Bernadette”. She’d have loved to go but she said “I’ve preached “No Movies on Sundays”. Always living what they believed! She was always there whenever, wherever, she was needed. In 1953 again Ray and Eileen, when they had three young children – baby Tom three months old, were in a terrible accident on December 23rd. Both parents were in the hospital through Christmas and New Years. Mother and Dad moved right in from Bayside and took right over with the children. Neighbor boys put up the Christmas tree and everybody around helping a family throughout a hard time. When retiring from Farming they moved into Richmond where Mother kept the books at Ray’s store. In the village she was dearly loved by all children around, like a stand-in Grandma to many of them. In senior years she was such a great sport. A trip to Florida in 1973, age seventy-three years – into the Atlantic Ocean in a borrowed bathing suit, she made this statement “If I’d get more of this, I could throw away all of those pills I have to take”. She resisted wearing pants until her girls found a nice pant-suit for her. Common sense prevailed, especially in winter! They travelled West for their many grandchildren sakes when tiring and not that easy or convenient. “Be there whenever and wherever she was needed” must have been her motto. A great lady was our Mother. Submitted by Eileen Brown and Numerous Family Members | McIver, Mary Bernetta (P96)
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| 35 | Bertha Adria McKenna was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, on December 8, 1896. She worked as a school teacher in Manchester, New Hampshire, and she never married. Bertha died in a two-car crash on Route 101 in Auburn, New Hampshire, on Saturday, November 23, 1968. She and her sister, Pauline, were both killed in the accident, and another sister, Laura, was hospitalized. Based on several passenger lists, it appears that Bertha and her sister Laura often travelled together, visiting Florida, England, and France. | McKenna, Bertha Adria (P1537)
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| 36 | Born in Newton, P.E.I. on December 16, 1913. He passed away on December 23, 2008, one week after his 95th birthday. He was the son of Peter D. and Margaret (McKenna) McIvor. Justin worked for CNR for over 40 years, retiring when he was 63 years of age. He was extremely happy that he was retired for nearly as long as he was employed. A couple years ago he was given the honor of burying a time capsule for CNR, and being interviewed on TV. and an article in the newspaper. He was married to Eunice McCarville on December 6, 1943. She is living (2009) at Arborstone Nursing Home, in Halifax. She celebrated her 91st birthday on January 5, 2009. They had three children - Paul, Elmer and Kevin. Elmer passed away on February 4, 2005, leaving his wife, Roma, children, Kimberley and Daniel. Paul and Kevin reside in Halifax. There are four grandchildren - Paul and Tamara have a son Jason, who is married to Kellie. They reside in Halifax. Chara is married to Steve Mural, and they reside in London, Ontario. Elmer and Roma have a daughter, Kimberley, who resides in Montreal, and Daniel resides in Halifax. Justin served in the 2nd World War, and was stationed in Belguim, England and Germany. He always had a captive audience when he told stories of his time overseas. He was an active member of St. Lawrence Church, Knights of Columbus, and Royal Canadian Legion. Justin and Eunice had a cottage at Cape Traverse, P.E.I. and they enjoyed their summers there, with their many relatives and friends. At the last gathering, Justin enjoyed the fact that he was the oldest living member of the McIvor clan. He was planning to attend the upcoming reunion, in Prince Edward Island, during the summer of 2009. Justin lived at the Berkeley for the last few years, and was so well liked by all the staff and residents. He was known for his smile, helping hand, and his hats! Justin is missed by all his family members, and I do not know of anyone who said anything negative about him. Submitted by Paul McIver, son | McIvor, Justin (I2503)
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| 37 | British Isles Vital Records Index, 2nd Edition | Source (S234241790)
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| 38 | Brother of Lorne FitzGerald (married to Velma's sister Joan). | FitzGerald, Joseph Vernon (I2183)
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| 39 | Brother of Vernon FitzGerald (married to Joan's sister Velma). | FitzGerald, John Lawrence (I2169)
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| 40 | Caleb’s career spanned decades with affiliations at McGill University Medical School, The Montreal General Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital. | Brooks, Caleb Emerson (I1152)
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| 41 | Caroline's brother Everett is married to her husband's sister, Faustina. | Kelly, Agnes Caroline (P56)
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| 42 | Catherine McKeever was born in 1842, and is the eighth of eleven children born to Hugh McKeever and Mary Quinn. Catherine resided at the Prince Edward Island Hospital for the Insane until her death on April 7, 1900. She is buried at St. Malachy’s Cemetery in Kinkora, Prince Edward Island. | McKeever (McIver), Catherine (P251)
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| 43 | Cecil died of pneumonia at the age of 38. | Monaghan, Cecil Joseph (I2338)
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| 44 | Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841 | Source (S226652195)
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| 45 | Census Returns of England and Wales, 1851 | Source (S226652151)
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| 46 | Census Returns of England and Wales, 1861 | Source (S226652224)
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| 47 | Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871 | Source (S226652243)
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| 48 | Charles Boyd Gallant was born in Tignish, P.E.I. on October 8, 1894. He was the third of eight children of Frank and Frances McIver Gallant. His grandparents were Napoleon and Catherine Clark Gallant. When he was three years of age the family moved to a farm in Newton, across the fields from his maternal grandparents and uncle, Peter D McIver. He lived here until he left the family home. Boyd spent his early years on the farm while attending the local school. He was very intelligent – a quiet, peace-loving person. His mother, a teacher and a very spiritual person had a great influence on him which lasted throughout his life. He was faithful to his Church and family obligations. His favorite pastimes were reading sports, and music. When just a young boy, he borrowed his father’s violin and taught himself to play. His family called him “Boyd” while fellow workers called him “Charlie”. When Boyd was fifteen years old, he left home to work in a lumber camp in Northern Maine. He saved his money and bought a potato farm in Van Buren, Maine. In 1918, he married Lucinda (Lucy) and worked the farm until 1924. He left Van Buren and found employment in Portland, Maine. His wife and three children joined him in Portland. He worked twenty years for Kern’s, a meat company, retiring in 1959. Lucy was a proficient seamstress and cook. Boyd and Lucy worked hard for their family. They wanted their seven children to have an education and music lessons. Boyd had a deep sense of justice which he taught his children. Relatives and friends were always welcome in their home. They will long remember the good times. Submitted by Mary Regan, daughter | Gallant, Charles Boyd (I314)
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| 49 | Charles Hugh McIver was the fourth child of Susan McKenna and Michael McIver born in Kinkora, January 25, 1881. According to ancestry, Charles arrived to Boston Massachusetts in 1898. By 1907 he and Mr. Johnson, started their business in downtown Boston (The Arch Street Shrine now is where their business was located). Charles married around 1908 to Eileen O’Brien, originally from PEI, daughter of Bridget Welch and John O’Brien of Emerald, PEI. They lived at 94 Howard Avenue in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Together they had eleven children and since 94 Howard Avenue was a huge Victorian house, all were quite comfortable. Charles’ printing company was successful; unfortunately, Mr. Johnson died in 1913, a young man leaving his widow and a number of children – according to my father, David M. McIver Jr. Charles never changed the name of his business. It remained McIver and Johnson. Widow Johnson continued to receive Mr. Johnson’s salary right up until the business closed in 1951. This shows a side of my great grandfather which fills me with respect and pride as this was long before there were company benefits, he never forgot his business partner’s wife and family. Charles also printed for the Archdiocese of Boston at no charge. His parish priest’s Christmas cards were also printed up at no charge. Charles was widowed on May 19, 1929. Eileen was 45 years young. She died from pneumonia and was buried at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury Massachusetts, with their son William Charles who had predeceased her on January 21, 1921 due to a concussion. Charles and Mary had two children also at 94 Howard Avenue, some time in 1951. “Pa”, as he was known, suffered a massive heart attack which would’ve killed an ordinary man, especially back in the early 1950s but he made a remarkable recovery, however. McIver and Johnson did close in 1951 due to Pa’s heart attack, but even more so since the nature of the business was changing, becoming more and more automated and primarily Pa didn’t want to ‘change’ or update the process. Pa died of a heart attack on February 24, 1954 at his daughter and son-in-law’s home - Rita and Glen Busher, 238 Norfolk Street, Wollaston, Massachusetts. He was buried with his wife Eileen and sons William Charles and Frances Lawrence at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Submitted by Michael T. McIver, Great Grandson | McIver, Charles Hugh (P1566)
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| 50 | Charles McIver was born in Newton, P.E.I. He received his early education in Newton School and later attended Prince of Wales College, Charlottetown. He left P.E.I. in 1912 and went to Courtenay, B.C. He soon found employment with the Comox Logging and Railway Company and eventually became their chief accountant. | McIver, Charles William (P210)
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| 51 | Charles McKenna was chief of a fraud and overpayment control office on unemployment compensation for the state of Vermont. He organized and set the unit up in 1948 and it was only the second such unit in the country. In addition to his main job, he was a real estate developer in Norwich and White River Junction. He retired in 1965. Submitted by Charles McKenna himself My father, Charles Marshall McKenna, Sr., was born February 23, 1904, in Lynn, Massachusetts, the eighth of eleven children, and the third son. His father’s line is traced through Anne McKeever and Francis McKenna. His mother, Bertha Marshall, was protestant; several of her ancestors came to the US on the Mayflower. Soon after her marriage to Charles William McKenna, she became a Catholic, and a devout one. It was through her insistence that her children received higher education. Surely one of my father’s first trials came when he was five, when, to correct his wry neck, he underwent surgery and was put on a body cast for several months. Soon after, however, he became an energetic and mischievous boy, and also one who diligently saved money by selling newspapers and helping in his father’s laundry in Manchester, New Hampshire. (The family moved from Lynn when my father was two.) He learned to play the violin and was known as his “class musician” when he graduated from high school. After a year of construction work, he followed his brother to Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, where he majored in Business Management. He worked his way through college by managing and becoming part owner of a restaurant, being timekeeper for the construction of the Dartmouth football stadium, and becoming part owner of a secondhand store. With few hours to sleep and fewer still to study, Dad still had time during his senior year to meet his future wife, Helen Margaret Findlen, who was working nearby as a Home Demonstration Agent for the Vermont Extension Service. This was my mother’s first job after graduation in 1925 from Farmingham State Normal School where she majored in Chemistry of food and nutrition. She was born on September 23, 1904, the eldest of eight children of Irish parents: Jane Margaret Bradley (daughter of Mary Haley & John Bradley, farmer, of Charlottetown, P.E.I.) and Edward L. Findlen (son of Mary Ellen Hale and Joseph Findlen, son of Patrick, who was among the first settlers of Fort Fairfield, Maine.) Born in Fort Fairfield, at age nine my mother moved to Dedham, Massachusetts where she grew up. Her family was rather poor, but she was a good student, worked hard, was active in 4-H, and got a scholarship to go four years of college. After a few years of trying several types of work and managing restaurants in Philadelphia and New York City, my father returned to the country life he preferred, and to marry my mother in 1930, settled in Hanover, NH. After a year, they left for Florida to weather the Great Depression. By 1933, they were back in Norwich, Vermont (one mile from Hanover) where they started a small restaurant called the Lamp Post Grill. When the bridge over the Connecticut River was closed for rebuilding, they lost most of their business and had to close the Grill. Gradually, with the help of the Democratic Party (of which my parents were staunch supporters) my father found part-time work. My brother, Charles Marshall Jr. was born in 1935. Then the job of Postmaster of Norwich opened up. By this time it was clear that my father, who began drinking heavily in college, was a true alcoholic, a “periodic drinker”. So he was turned down for the job of Postmaster, but amazingly enough, my mother we appointed. (This was in the days when very few women held that position, even if they did very well on the examination- as my mother did.) During her thirty years as Postmaster, the Norwich PO went from fourth to first class. I was born in 1938. In 1944, my father very courageously stopped drinking forever, and his life was transformed into one of prayer and great compassion, kindness and patience. His work had been changing from food management to investigation works, first, for the office of Price Administration, and then the Vermont Unemployment Compensation Commission, for which he set up and managed the fraud and overpayment control office. My father also was a real estate developer in Norwich and White River Junction. My parents joined together in many types of works. They enjoyed gardening and thus provided most of the food for our family. They were active parishioners at St. Frances of Assisi Chapel in Norwich. In response to many kinds of requests, some direct, some through the Experiment in International Living on Dartmouth College, they offered hospitality for several years at a time to many kinds of persons, and many nationalities among those India, Nigeria, Korean, Spanish, Mexican, German. My parents always hoped to have many more children, but my mother’s severe diabetes, evident just after my birth, prevented this. I think their hospitality was also their way of living out what they believed deeply: that we, as a world, need to become united through many personal bonds. Their humble efforts towards communion were, to them, what their Catholic religion asked of them. Many life-long deep friendships were found and a number of persons refer to my parents as “Mom and Dad”. My parents both had a very lively sense of civic responsibility and (as much as their work for the government would allow) entered with great gusto into various political activities in Town. After my mother retired, she became President of the League of Women voters, President of the Women’s’ club, and once moderated the town meeting. She was active in the Peace Movement and the Anti-Nuclear Movement. My father supported her in these activities, and with her worked on the Home for the Elderly Project. After my mother died on the Sunday after Easter in 1983, my father made a great effort to keep busy and live life to the full. He was constantly helping old single persons, both men and women – taking them shopping, or to dinner, or simply visiting with them. As an avid bridge player, he was greatly prized in different weekly card groups. A loyal son of Dartmouth, he was active in its Alumina Association to the end. Dad died on May 25, 1986 –Trinity Sunday. At his funeral Mass his sister’s son, Fr. Placid McSweeney, OCSO, came up from the Trappist Abbey in Spencer, Mass to preside, and the parish priest as well as Mgr. William Nolan, Dartmouth’s Catholic Chaplain, were co-celebrants. My parents took great pride in the advanced musical accomplishments of their two grandchildren, John, 19 and Patricia, 16 who are in the process of becoming professional musicians. I’m sure they were as pleased as anyone when the two children played a piece written for saxophone and violin at Dad’s funeral – a piece John had just composed for the occasion. Dad’s gift for music lives on in a very tangible way. Submitted by Sharon McKenna, Daughter of Charles McKenna (with corrections) | McKenna, Charles Marshall (P1544)
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| 52 | Charles William McKenna was born on January 13, 1869 in DeSable, PEI, and was baptized at St. Malachy’s Church in Kinkora by Father P. Doyle. He was the fourth of ten children born to Anne McKeever and Francis McKenna. Charles was seven years old when his mother died. Five years later, he was living in Newton (his mother’s home community, and just across the fields from where she was raised), with his mother’s sister and brother, Susan and Peter McKeever. Charles emigrated to the United States in 1886, and he married Bertha Marshall from Clarence, Nova Scotia, on November 29, 1890, in Lynn, Massachusetts. Charles met Bertha when he was working in a foundry and she in a mill. They boarded at the same house in Lynn, Massachusetts. With the exception of the two youngest, all of their family was born in Lynn. He was a foundry worker and painter and lived there until 1906, then moved to Manchester, New Hampshire where Kathleen and Pauline were born. He set up the first commercial laundry in the town. In 1927, they moved to Florida where they remained until her death in 1943. Charles returned to Manchester where he died in 1951. Submitted by Charles M. McKenna Sr., son (with additions) | McKenna, Charles William (P1528)
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| 53 | Child of James Monaghan and Lizzie Hughes. | Monaghan, Cecil Joseph (I2338)
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| 54 | Clifford (Skip) was born to William and Margaret (nee Deighan) McIver of Borden. While growing up in Borden Clifford excelled academically, a trend that continued through his High School years at Kinkora, culminating in winning the Governor General’s Award for Highest Academic Standing upon his graduation from the University of Prince Edward Island. He worked for many years with the PEI Department of Agriculture Research Station in Charlottetown. From the time his elderly mother, Margaret, had moved from Borden to Charlottetown following William’s passing in 1992, Clifford was the only immediate family member on PEI to assume the responsibility for her care until his untimely death in 1995 which was a tragic blow to his family and all who knew him. Clifford retained a love of classical music and fine art all his life and had accumulated a small collection of paintings by Island artist Father Adrian Arsenault which was donated by his family to the University of Prince Edward Island following his passing. Clifford was known for his lively sense of humour and was loved by his family and many nieces and nephew. Submitted by Alan McIvor, brother. | McIver, Clifford Charles (I2517)
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| 55 | Clifford's life was taken tragically in a murder in his apartment in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Gary Gormley was convicted of second degree murder in relation to his death. | McIver, Clifford Charles (I2517)
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| 56 | Comments of her daughter Ellen Donovan: Really smart and skipped two grades. Mother got a room in downtown so Kay could attend better high school. Graduated at 16 and went to Simmons. After first year moved to George Washington to take care of Laura who had breast cancer. Returned to Simmons for senior year as business major. Worked for state of Massachusetts. Moved to Arlington just before Ellen's birth (a foreclosed house). I was always aware of how smart she was - helped us with homework and she remembered all the Latin and math she had ever learned. Went back to work when Ellen and Tim were in college and Michael was 6. Worked in Biology Department at Harvard University until her retirement at 65. Usually positive and had many friends. A very good piano player. Remained at 272 Appleton St in Arlington for the rest of her life. | McKenna, Kathleen Virginia (P1542)
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| 57 | Comments of his daughter Ellen Donovan: Too young for First World War so went to work in Washington, DC after high school. People in office convinced him to go to college. Returned to Tufts in 1924 and graduated in 1928. Accepted at Harvard Law School but could not afford to go due to the Great Depression. Ran subway vending machines then became salesman for Chickle Company where he worked until he was 64. Met wife Kathleen through his sister Helen. Good father and interested in all his children's activities but a fairly disgruntled person. Heavy smoker. Played the violin and was a passionate Ham radio operator. Huge Red Sox fan. Died the night that Fisk hit 'that' home run in Game 6 against the Reds in 1975. | Donovan, Joseph Timothy (I2991)
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| 58 | Cyril died very suddenly on January 2, 1984 of a heart attack while visiting a neighbour. | McCarville, Cyril Joseph (P1632)
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| 59 | Cyril Joseph McCarville was born on May 20, 1915 in Newton, P.E.I., the only son to John A. McCarville and Annie Kelly McCarville. He attended Newton Elementary School and continued on at Kinkora High School until he had to leave school in Grade 11 to maintain the family farm when his father took ill. After the death of his father, John, in 1943 he continued to farm in Newton until 1953. On November 22, 1948 he married Mary Eleanor Murphy, daughter of Michael Augustine Murphy and Laura Carr of Milvale in Hope River Parish. Together they cared for his mother, Annie, at the family home until her death in August of 1950. In 1953 Cyril sold his farm to his second cousin, St. Clair McIver, and left for Toronto on May 1. In August of that year he sent for Mary with their two sons, Joseph - age 2 years and Desmond - 31/2 months old. Over the next 26 years he worked with the railway at Toronto Terminals and moved to the Post Office, retiring from Canada Post in 1979. No man enjoyed his retirement more, as it afforded him more opportunity to travel. A quiet, reserved man with a gentle, loving heart, he possessed a wickedly dry sense of humour and an undying loyalty to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was very religious, and like Mary, understood the importance of his faith. He valued education, supporting each of his four children in pursuing their goals. He died very suddenly on January 2, 1984 of a heart attack while visiting a neighbour. Submitted by Joseph McCarville, Son | McCarville, Cyril Joseph (P1632)
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| 60 | Dad’s (Earl Duffy) Bear Last fall when mom gave me the original prints of these pictures, she told me what she could remember about this time in dad’s life. She began by recalling a taunt that our neighbors, the Shreenan’s used on dad. Apparently, dad’s growth spurt was slow in arriving and they would advise, “Sue the government. They built the road too close to your ass”. That summer he was either sixteen or seventeen, he drank milk straight from the bucket and grew six inches. In 1915 he left home. He worked on the train and made his way to Prince George where he staked a claim in the forest. He built a cabin on the land. This meant he was then official owner of the claim. Mom thinks dad and Gerald Trainor (possibly the other man in the picture) were partners in this. A Chinese man who did the cooking also lived with dad. Black bears were a constant pest making it difficult to keep food. Dad killed a bear, took the cub home and trained it to stand on its hind legs and dance. He had a couple of dogs so he built a post to protect the bear. One day however, the dogs lured the bear from its perch and killed it. In 1917 dad was conscripted and left Prince George to travel to Halifax. He wanted to visit his mother before going overseas so left Halifax December 6, 1917, the day of the Halifax explosion. He was on the train in Amherst where they felt the impact and windows were broken, and dishes hurled from cupboards. He arrived on the island in the midst of a severe snowstorm and had to walk from Borden to Kinkora. Mom recalled that her dad went to Halifax to help clean up after the explosion. He stayed about a month. She remembers him bringing home pictures of dead bodies strewn about. Submitted by Genevieve Duffy Mullally, Daughter | Duffy, Vincent Earl (I1217)
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| 61 | Date of birth is shown on some records as 20 Jan 1881 and others as 25 Jan 1881. | McIver, Charles Hugh (P1566)
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| 62 | Date of birth varies based on multiple documents. It is either July 29, 30 or 31st. | McKenna, Laura Emma (P1539)
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| 63 | Daughter of John M. Shreenan and Catherine Johnston. | Shreenan, Catherine Helena (I818)
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| 64 | David Michael McIver was the fifth child/fifth son born to Eileen O’Brien and Charles Hugh McIver on May 10, 1917 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. David and his brothers helped at their father’s printing business, McIver and Johnson. David continued to assist his father after High School graduation from Dorchester High in 1935. David married Rufine Estelle Power on September 22, 1940 at St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church. Besides working at McIver and Johnson, and teaching both printing and history at Roxbury Memorial High School, he was also in the Massachusetts National Guard, before and during World War II. David was in the process of pursuing a new career with Milton Bradley, in their printing department. However, it was not meant to be. David was stricken with a massive heart attack and died at Roxbury Memorial High School on Thursday May 9, 1957, one day before his fortieth birthday. David was buried at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury Massachusetts. He was a very hard worker, and excellent provider to his wife and family. He had a humorous side of him, and yet was a strict disciplinarian. Rufine never remarried and in a way never got over that fateful day in May 1957. Submitted by Michael T. McIver, Grandson | McIver, David Michael (P1592)
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| 65 | Death due to Diphtheria. | McKenna, Howard Emmett (P1561)
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| 66 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I421)
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| 67 | Diagnosed with ALS and died in the palliative care unit at the Prince County Hospital. | McIver, Arnold Thomas (I1012)
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| 68 | Died at Notre Dame Hospital. | McIver, Mary Ann (P1568)
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| 69 | Died due to a concussion. | McIver, William Charles (P1595)
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| 70 | Died due to Diabetes. | Larkin, Margaret Ann (I1388)
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| 71 | Died from complications related to the Coronavirus. | Donovan, Timothy Joseph (I2993)
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| 72 | Died from TB. | Trainor, Linus (I2863)
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| 73 | Died in a fire accident. | McIver, Francis Lawrence (P1596)
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| 74 | Died in a roll-over car accident in Windham, New Hampshire, USA. | Nugent, Christopher J Jr. (I267)
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| 75 | Died in a traffic accident. | Smith, Carole Ann (I3335)
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| 76 | Died in a train accident at Nakusp, BC. At the time, Jim was a train conductor for the Canadian Pacific Railway, based out of Nelson, BC. | McIver, James Edward (P205)
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| 77 | Died of a brain hemorrhage. | Cudio, Debra (I845)
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| 78 | Died of diphtheria following the measles. | McKenna, Esther Frances (P1540)
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| 79 | Died of diphtheria following the measles. | McKenna, Edith Veronica (P1545)
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| 80 | Died within a day of being born. Twin of Francis Hugh McKenna. Born at 8 months gestation. | McKenna, Mary Florence (P1825)
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| 81 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I2479)
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| 82 | Donald O'Regan died suddenly following a short illness, at the Gallinger Hospital in Washington, DC on Tuesday, July 24, 1945. Funeral services were held in New York City, and internment was at the Gates on Heavenly Rest in New York City. | O'Regan, Donald William Charles (P1600)
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| 83 | Donald O’Regan was born on November 19, 1902 in Old Town, Maine. He was the oldest of six children born to Zita McIver and Michael O’Regan. He was raised in Caribou, Maine, and suffered tragedy when he was 15 years old, when both his parents, and youngest sister, died as a result of a gas stove explosion. Donald graduated from Caribou High School in 1919, and went on to the University of Maine for a pre-law course. He later graduated from Georgetown University law school in 1924, where he was class president and the youngest in his class. In 1925, Donald was appointed as an attorney under Attorney General Harlan G. Stone at the U.S. Department of Justice. In January 1931, Donald returned to Caribou, Maine, where he opened a law office. In October of the same year, Donald became the youngest lawyer to be appointed judge of a municipal court in Maine. Donald later ran for State Senate, however was not elected. Donald continued to travel and work between Washington, DC and Caribou, Maine. It was in Washington, DC that Donald died suddenly following a short illness on July 24, 1945. Funeral services were held in New York City and internment was at the Gates of Heavenly Rest in New York City. | O'Regan, Donald William Charles (P1600)
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| 84 | Dorset Parish Registers | Source (S228005441)
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| 85 | Edith Veronica McKenna died as a child from Diphtheria, following the Measles. She and her sister Esther both passed away together. | McKenna, Edith Veronica (P1545)
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| 86 | Edna was born on June 23, 1928 in Newton, the fourth of ten children to John C. Gallant and Lena Shreenan Gallant. She was two years old when her parents moved to Kinkora and went to school in this village. Following completion of school she worked at home to assist her parents with the home and the care of her Grandmother who died in 1952. In 1953 Edna married Gerald Leard from Borden, PE. Following their marriage they moved to Toronto where they became employed as caretakers of an apartment building. After a few years they returned to live in Borden where Gerald worked with Marine Atlantic and Edna cleaned houses. When Gerald retired from Marine Atlantic they moved to Summerside and Edna worked for the Sisters of Notre Dame. Gerald’s health began to fail and Edna cared for him until his death in 1983. Following his death she moved to Senior Citizens Housing in Summerside in 1988. In the year 2000 her health began to fail and she died on November 4, 2004. Submitted by Mary Gallant Keefe, sister | Gallant, Edna Frances (I822)
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| 87 | Eileen (Hughes) Pratti, 69 years old, of Bridgewater, MA, passed away on January 22, 2022 after a fierce battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Boston and graduated from Brockton High School in 1970. She is the beloved wife of Harold J. Pratti, who would have been celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this February. They met while working at the Veterans Administration in Brockton where she worked as a dental assistant. Cherished mother of Michelle Burkett and Marc Pratti and wife Ali, all of Bridgewater. Nannie to Ariana Burkett, fiance Nick Frattalone of Pembroke, Christopher Blevines of Bridgewater, Taytum Jeanmaire, Lilah Pratti, and Austin Pratti of Bridgewater and great granddaughter Madilyn Frattalone of Pembroke. Loving oldest sister to Jo-Ellen, Tina, Michael, Laura, Cathy and Carol, and predeceased by sister Karen. She also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews and cousins, to whom she all adored. She will be dearly missed by all of the friends that meant the world to her and came along with her on all her adventures. She would thank you all for the laughter. Eileen was a matriarch of her large family, who held and shared treasured stories and family traditions. Like her mom, she loved cooking and baking and providing delicious treats for all to enjoy. One of her favorite things was sharing a good meal around the table with family. A lover of the outdoors who especially took pride in her beautifully abundant gardens which brought about her love for all the beautiful birds that came to enjoy them with her. One of her many adventures that she so enjoyed and looked forward to was her yearly trip to Star island with dear friends. She was a talented artist, and creator of beautiful things. She was known for her gorgeous flower arrangements, which she had arranged for many family weddings and award winning paintings. She was a proud member of the Bridgewater Garden Club and Taunton Art Association. She loved baking with her grandchildren, and passing on special family recipes. Animals held a special place in her heart, with some of her best buddies being Bingo, Bella, Maxi, Jose and Christopher's cat Missy. She will be remembered affectionately for the special books she gifted to the people she loved, sharing her love of reading and handwriting heartfelt messages in each one. In the short 69 years she had on Earth, she lived her life to the fullest with lots of laughter, always enjoying the little things and surrounding herself with positivity and good friends. A wake will be held at Chapman Funeral home, 98 Bedford St Bridgewater on Friday 1/28/2022 from 10am to 12pm with a graveside service to follow at St. Thomas Aquinas 103 Center Street, Bridgewater, MA. Published by Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Bridgewater on Jan. 26, 2022. | Hughes, Eileen Marie (I3174)
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| 88 | Elmer was the son of Michael Joseph McIver and Catherine Hughes. On Apr 24, 1942 in Norton, VT he married Laura (Lapointe) Holmes, daughter of Thomas Lapointe and Philomene Chenette. She was the widow of Edward T. Holmes. They didn't have any children. On Jun 29, 1942 in Manchester, NH Elmer enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was a resident of Essex County, VT. He was released on Jan 28, 1943. | McIver, Henry Elmer (P1588)
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| 89 | Emily Elizabeth Driscoll [Monaghan] was born December 5th, 1902 to Georgina McIver [Driscoll] and Michael Patrick Driscoll. She attended Prince of Wales College and was teaching school at 16 years of age. Emily married Cecil Joseph Monaghan of Kelly's Cross in the summer of 1928, following a courtship of correspondence and visits from Cecil. Those letters are still in my possession and date back to 1926. Following their wedding Cecil and Emily motored west to settle in Trail, B.C. in a house Cecil had built for them prior to their marriage. Cecil was a machinist employed by Cominco Ltd in Trail, B. C. Emily and Cecil had four children - Georgina, Charles, John and Mary. Cecil passed away on March 17, 1939 of pneumonia. Cecil was 38 years old. In the years following Cecil's death Emily returned to P.E.I several times to visit her family, the Driscolls. Although Emily struggled with depression most of her life, with her strong faith and the unwavering support of her siblings, Georgie and Lorne Driscoll in Summerside, P.E.I., she managed to raise four fine, strong children who loved and cared for her throughout her life. Anyone from P.E.I. who came to Trail was always welcome in Emily's home and would be invited for a meal. James [Jim] McIver, a cousin of Emily, was often a visitor to our home. Jim was employed as a conductor with the C.P. Railway in nearby Nelson, B.C. Jim once asked Emily to cook him a goose. I guess this was a favorite P.E.I. dinner. None of us children could understand why! However, Jim enjoyed it very much! Emily was a wonderful cook and when she was well, she enjoyed inviting friends and the parish priests for her tasty and thoughtfully prepared dinners. Over the years Emily opened her home to many local people who needed help. When Emily was well, she loved to dress stylishly and was a very handsome woman. Emily was very proud of her children and grandchildren. In her later years she devoted many hours each day to saying rosaries and novenas for each one of us. When she passed, I found pages of her record keeping [by lumbermans' tally] of rosaries completed for each of her children and their families. Emily passed away in October, 1984 after a short hospital stay with several members of her family present. Emily is forever loved and remembered by her two surviving children, John and Mary. Georgina and Charles deceased. Submitted by Mary and John - Daughter and Son | Driscoll, Frances Emily Elizabeth (I2330)
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| 90 | Emily Genevieve (Gen) McIver was born to Peter and Margaret Ann McKenna McIver in Kinkora, P.E.I. in April 1915. She was the fifth of thirteen children. She was twelve years old when her mother died in 1927. After her mother died, Gen left school and assumed the household duties and care of her younger brothers and sisters. Living on a farm with no running water in the house was a challenge. As a young girl she must have wondered what would become of her life, yet she operated on a strong line of hope even then. At the age of sixteen, she returned to school since her father had married Annie McGarry who assumed the household labors. Gen felt insecure about returning to school, yet was clever with books and surprised herself in passing the entrance exam for the Teachers’ College. After a year, she entered the novitiate of the Sisters of Saint Joseph where she joined her two aunts Sisters Mary Charles and Mary Damian and two cousins Sisters St. Hugh and Georgetta Driscoll. “Everyone loved Gen. We had fun skating, swimming, and we always had lots of cousins to have fun with”, reflected Tina, Sister Margaret Pierre’s sister. Sister Margaret Pierre loved her family, the community, and the church. She became a fine teacher and taught first and second grades in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Waverly and Olivia, and in Grand Forks. After teaching 45 years she joined the staff at the Stillwater House of Prayer which provided a quiet and beautiful atmosphere in which people could pray and reflect. In 1987 Sister Margaret Pierre became a member of Sisters Care which provides home assistance to handicapped people and the frail elderly. People were naturally drawn to her healing presence, and no matter how busy she was Sister Margaret Pierre was always ready to do a favor for someone. Jesus taught that to enter heaven we must become like little children. Sister Margaret Pierre was childlike, guileless, simple and caring. Her values and beliefs were evident in the way she lived. Her uncomplaining nature drew many into her friendship. Friends valued how she kept confidences, was hard-working, and had a marvelous sense of humor. The last three years of her life were probably the most difficult as she struggled for physical balance while on kidney dialysis. A great Twins fan, she was on her way to a game when the doctor called saying he wanted to begin dialysis that afternoon. She later told the doctor of her disappointment. Dialysis was not considered extraordinary means and it gave her two good years of life….and Sister Margaret Pierre loved life. During these last years, she endeared herself to other dialysis patients and nurses by her gentle, loving ways. Time came when she realized her quality of life was deteriorating. She decided to stop the dialysis. Although it was an agonizing decision, it brought her peace. As she patiently waited for death, she planned her funeral Mass – a celebration of her life for all of us. Story submitted by Sister Kathleen Roehl | McIver, Emily Genevieve (Gen) (I2504)
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| 91 | Emily happened to be in Pasco visiting family when Georgina was ready to be born. They promptly returned to Trail, British Columbia, Canada, where Georgina lived out her life of 75 years. | Monaghan, Mary Georgina (I2339)
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| 92 | Emmet Mullin was the second youngest of eight children to Mary McIver Mullin and John T Mullin. He lived on the family farm as a successful farmer and cared for his parents with his sister Mary. Following the death of his parents and the farm passing to his older brother, John, he moved to British Columbia. He never returned and appears to have never married. Researched by Desmond McIvor | Mullin, Charles Emmett (I3231)
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| 93 | Emmett Michael McIver was born in Kinkora, PEI on December 21, 1906. He was the 6th child to Theodore Augustine (“T.A”) McIvor and Adilla Johnston. Emmett was baptized a Roman Catholic a few days later on December 23, 1906 at Saint Malachy Parish in Kinkora, PEI. His godparents were Mr. and Mrs. M Shreenaw. Not much is known about Emmett’s early years, but it is believed he worked periodically for T.A in his potato business before migrating from PEI to central Canada in the 1930’s in search for work. By June 1940, Emmett was living in Beloiel, QC (on the outskirts of Montreal) while working for the C-I-L. Less than a year later, Emmett moved to Parry Sound, Ontario where he was worked as a foreman at Defence Industries Limited’s plant in nearby Nobel, Ontario, helping to make munitions for the war effort. D.I.L was a subsidiary of C-I-L. On June 1, 1941 at the age of 34, Emmett married Agnes Caroline Kelly (“Caroline”) at St. Peter’s Church in Toronto, Ontario. Caroline, the 9th child of John Kelly and Caroline Agnes Duffy, was a fellow Islander who had grown up in nearby Shamrock/Emerald, PEI. Emmett’s best man was John McIvor and Caroline’s maid of honour was her sister, Hazel Marie Kelly. Their marriage was not the only one between the McIver and the Kelly families; Emmett’s older sister, Mary Faustina McIver (1901-1988) was already married to Caroline’s older brother, James Everett Kelly (1899-1978). Caroline was an educated woman, having attended Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown in 1923-1924, receiving her first year certificate. She taught for a few years afterward in Glengarry, PEI before returning to Charlottetown to attend the Charlottetown Hospital School for Nurses, where she graduated in June 1933 with her degree in nursing. Caroline had the honour of delivering her graduating class’ valedictory speech, which was later re-produced in the local Charlottetown Guardian newspaper. Around 1937, Caroline moved to Saint John, NB where she worked as a nurse at the East Saint John Hospital. She worked there until 1941, when she moved to Ontario to begin her married life with Emmett. Sometime between October 1943 and February 1944, Emmett and Caroline moved from Parry Sound to Point Edward, Ontario, where Emmett took a job in the construction of the new Polymer plant being built in nearby Sarnia, Ontario. It was here that Emmett and Caroline welcomed their first child, a son. Two years later, they welcomed their second child, another son. By 1949, the family had moved from Point Edward, Ontario and bought a house at 179 Penrose St. in Sarnia. Shortly after their move, Emmett and Caroline welcomed their third child, yet another son. For health reasons, Emmett left the Polymer construction project and began working at Silverwood Diary, a London (Ontario)-based diary business which had operations in Sarnia. He remained with Silverwood as a route salesman until his retirement in 1971. Emmett lived out his retirement on Penrose St. until his death on Boxing Day, December 26, 1978 at age 72. He was buried on December 29, 1978 and is interned at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery in Sarnia. After his death, his wife of 37 years, Caroline, sold the family home and moved into an apartment building on nearby Durand Street. Caroline died on July 31, 1993 at age 86, and is buried next to her husband. Written by Kevin McIver (son) and Patrick McIver (grandson), August 2020 (edited) | McIver, Emmett Michael (P57)
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| 94 | Emmett was born in North Wiltshire December 15. After leaving North Wiltshire, he lived for a time in West Newton before moving to Borden where he had a small farm. He was a wheelwright and carpenter and spent much time at this type of work. With Maude, he cared for his parents in their declining years. After the death of his parents and Maude, he sold the property and moved to Albany where he carried on doing many repair jobs. In 1978 he broke his hip. When he was able to leave hospital, he lived with his niece, and her husband Albert Rowe, but he was anxious to be near his home and moved back to Albany where he boarded with his neighbors across from his home, Tena and Joe Dougay. He died on his 101st birthday. Submitted by Sister Mary McCarville | Kelly, Charles Emmett (P1577)
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| 95 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: Living / Living (F1416)
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| 96 | England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991 | Source (S228006508)
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| 97 | England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 | Source (S226678890)
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| 98 | Ernest served in the RAF as a tail gunner on Wellington bombers. It was a very dangerous position with only 1 in 6 surviving their tours. A tour consisted of 30 bomb runs. When Ernest survived he was given the opportunity to return home and do media engagements. However on his last night in England he went out and got drunk and missed his flight home. That opportunity was lost. | Burnett, Ernest (I829)
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| 99 | Ernest was the oldest of nine children born to Francis Hugh McKenna and Maggie Fraher. He was 14 years old when his mother died in 1914. He married Bertha Higgins, the sister of his stepmother, Harriet Higgins. They had two children, James and Gertrude. Ernest seemed to be a troubled soul, and in November 1927, he attempted suicide by throwing himself in front of a moving trolley car, while he was out with his wife. He was taken to hospital with several injuries. Ernest later drowned in August 1952. | McKenna, Ernest Warren (P1554)
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| 100 | Esther Frances McKenna died as a child from Diphtheria, following the Measles. She and her sister Edith both passed away together. | McKenna, Esther Frances (P1540)
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