Obituaries

It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Mary Ann (Kenny) Wood of Auld's Cove on January 28, 2023, at the RK MacDonald Nursing Home in Antigonish. Mom was born on December 9, 1925 in Caledonia Mills to the late John and Johanna (Rogers)...

11 Jul 1916 At San Francisco, on July 11th, suddenly Alexander Macpherson, retired commission, merchant, aged 58 years.  Deceased was a native of Cape George, Antigonish, Co., and for many years a resident of San Francisco.  He was a former Chief of the Caledonia Club...

Oct 1916 At N.S. Cape George, of paralysis, in the 63rd year of his age, Dan McNeil (Senior). Deceased, by his kindness and cheerful disposition, endeared himself to all.  He led a good Christian life.  The sympathy of the community goes out to his 5 brothers and 2...

Oct 1912 At Beaver, rear Lakevale, Antigonish Co., in the 79th year of his age, Malcolm McNeil.  Honest and upright in his dealings, punctual in attending to his religious duties, his whole life was a preparation for the passage to Eternity.  A devout reception of the...

3 Nov 1912 At Georgeville, Nov. 3rd, 1912, after a brief illness, John McNeil (Tailor), in the 84th year of his age, leaving one brother and three sisters and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.  

12 Jan 1915 At Morar, Antigonish, on January 12th, 1915 Mrs. Michael McNeil, aged 71 years, after a long illness, and consoled by a devout reception  of the last rites of Holy Church.  She leaves a sorrowful husband, one son and four daughters to mourn the loss of a...

14 Apr 1912 Antigonish, Sunday on the 14th, inst., after a short illness, Allan McNeil, in the 72nd year of his age.  The deceased was born at Cape George and was the son of Andrew and Mary McNeil.  One brother James, now in Cobait, survives him.  The last Sheriff...

23 Feb 1913 Mr. David McNair, probably the oldest resident of the Town, and one of the oldest in the County of Antigonish, died at his home on Sunday.  He was in his 90th year, and up till recently took an intelligent interest in general matters.  He was a native of...

5 Feb 1915 At Georgeville, on Feb. 5, 1915, Margaret M. McLean, at the age of 78 years, after a lingering illness.  Consoled by the last rites of the Church, she peacefully passed away.  ON Sunday she was laid to rest at Georgeville cemetery.  She leaves a large...

21 Mar 1913 At San Francisco, on march 21st, 1913, Flora, beloved wife of Angus MacKinnon, formerly of Georgeville this county, and daughter of the late Hector MacDonald, Big Island, Pictou, Co. N.S. Deceased was a most lovable character and made many friends.  An...

11 Mar 1913 At Rear Georgeville, on March 11th, 1913, John A. McIsaac, in the 72 year of his age.  His illness was borne with true Christian resignation.  Strengthened and consoled by the sacraments, his death was serene and peaceful.  He leaves a sorrowing widow and...

11 Sep 1916 At Halifax, on the 11th inst., Elizabeth the beloved wife of Hugh MacIsaac of Georgeville, this County.  The remains were conveyed to the latter place for interment.  The funeral which took place on the 14th inst., was largely attended.  Requiem High Mass...

20 May 1913 Suddenly, at Rear Georgeville, May 20th, Annie McIsaac, daughter of the late John McIsaac, consoled by the last rites of the Church.  She leaves two sisters and one brother to mourn their loss.  

3 Oct 1910 At Cape George Point, on Oct. 3rd, after a lingering illness, which she wore with Christian resignation to the Divine Will, Catherine Barrett, beloved wife of Hugh D. McInnis, in the 73rd year of her age. She was the last of a family of twelve.  She leaves...

21 Jul 1912 Suddenly, at Marsh Road, on the 21st of July, 1912, Mary, widow of the late John McInnis in the 63rd years of her age.  Her life was a good and virtuous one, the best preparation for a happy death.  On the 23rd, after a Requiem Mass, her remains were laid...

5 Sep 1912 At Golden, B.C. on September 5th, 1912, of shock and hemorrhage, following injuries sustained in a railway accident, Joseph McInnis of Ballentyne’s Cove, Ant. Co., aged 26 years.  Deceased was a young man of good habits and had received communion a few days...

26 Jul 1912 At Kamloops Sanitarium, B.C., on July 26, in the 28th year of his age, John McInnis, son of Alexander and Margaret McInnis, Cape George, Ant. Deceased had been in failing health for over a year, during which time he prepared for the end, being frequently...

13 Apr 1918 At the V.G. Hospital, Halifax, N.S. on April 13th, 1918 after a brief illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude, in the 31st year of his age, Dan A. McInnis, beloved son of Alex J. McInnis of Ballantyne’s Cove, Ant.  Deceased by his kindness and...

24 Apr 1912 At the lighthouse, Ballentyne’s Cove, on Wednesday, April 24th, 1912, Isabel, the beloved wife of Alex L. McEachern, in the 61st year of her age.  The deceased was born at Arisaig and was the youngest daughter of the late Alexander G??? ??? MacIain’s  and...

30 Nov 1910 At Cape George Point, on Nov. 30th, 1910, of consumption in the 34th year of her age, Elizabeth Chisholm beloved wife of George L. McEachern.  Deceased, who was always noted for her kindness bore her illness with Christian patience.  The sympathy of the...

2 Apr 1912 At St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigionish, N.S., on April 2nd, 1912, of spinal meningitis, in the 13th year of his age, Hugh A., youngest son and darling child of Malcolm McEachern of Ballantine’s Cove.  His grief -stricken parents, 8 brothers and 5 sisters...

16 Jan 1918 At Ballantyne’s Cove, Ant., on Jan 16, 1918, of epilepsy, in the 21st year of her age.  Alice, darling beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs John S. McEachern.  She leaves five brothers and two sisters to mourn their loss.  Deceased always led an innocent and...

2 Apr 1913 At S.S. Cape George, Ant, N.S. on April 2nd, after a protracted illness which she bore with Christian patience in the 50th year of her age, Mary, beloved wife of Alex McDougall, and daughter of the late John McInnis (Shoemaker) of C.G. Point.  Her sorrowing...

30 Jun 1916 At Boston, Mass., on June 30th, 1916, of heart failure, in the 71st year of her age, Mary McDonald, relict of the late John McDougall of Rear Georgeville. Deceased always led a good Christian life which earned for her a well prepared death.  She leaves one...

1 Aug 1910 At Quincy, Mass., on August 1st, 1910, after a short illness, Dan McDougall (Rory).  About twenty years ago, while a young man, he moved from Georgeville to Quincy where he settled down and married.  Fortified by the last rites of the Church he passed to...

10 Apr 1918 At the home of her nephew, Alex McDougall, Ballantine’s Cove, Ant., on April 10, 1918, of la grippe, Catherine McDougall, (spinster), a native of Rear Georgeville, the last member of a large family, at the advanced age of 86 years. A kind and thorfensive...

19 Jun 1912 At Cape George, on June 19th, Catherine McDougall, relict of the late Lauchlin McDougall, in the 83rd year of her age, consoled by the last Sacraments of the Church, of which she was always a devout and loving member.  She was of a cheerful disposition,...

30 Apr 1918 At Rear Georgeville, April 30, 1918, Annie McDougall, aged 82 years, daughter of the late Alexander McDougall.  AFter receiving the last rites of the Church, she peacefully passed away.  She leaves one sister and a host of relatives and friends to cherish...

Aug 1916 At the residence of James McDonald, Maryvale, Ant., Widow Ranald McDonald of Glebe Road, at the venerable age of 96 years.  May she rest in peace.

29 Aug 1912

2 May 1912 At Cape George Point, on May 2nd, 1912 of la grippe and paralysis, in the 39th years of his age, Angus, son of the late Duncan McDonald (farmer). By his untimely death his grief-stricken mother is bereft of an honest and industrious son and the community of...

27 Jan 1918 At Cape George Point, Ant. Co., on Jan. 27, after an illness of several months, and strengthened by the last rites of Holy Church, Alexander D. McDonald, aged 63 years.  The deceased, a worthy son of good parents, was a man of very fine parts.  He was...

20 Jun 1913 At the Cottage Hospital, Antigonish, N.S.. of pneumonia, on the 20th of June last, John Malone, aged 48 years.  The deceased was an upright citizen, a hard working, honest man, Though left an orphan boy while quite young, by his thrift and industry he...

3 Oct 1916 At Georgeville, on Oct 3rd, Alexander MacIsaac, son of the late Neil MacIsaac of Rear Georgeville, aged 83 years.  Of a family of twelve, only one sister survives him.  Deceased was of a kind disposition, honest and upright.  After receiving the last rites...

24 Sep 1913 At Earl’s Road, South Vancouver, on September 24th, Stanley George Livingstone, aged 4 months, child of Margaret and John C. Livingstone.  Interment was at Mountain View Catholic cemetery.  

20 Aug 1912 At South Side Cape George, August 20th Mrs. Colin Livingstone, widow, of paralysis in the 77th year of her age, after an illness lasting two days.  Fortified by the last rites of the Church, of which she was ever a devout member, she passed to her eternal...

12 Feb 1913 At Boston, February 12, Janet Livingstone, in the 90th year of her age, Miss Livginstone was a native of Livingstone’s Cove, Antigonish County, and lived there until nine years ago, when she moved to Boston to reside with her niece Miss Laura Livingstone,...

14 Mar 1915 On Sunday, March 14th, at Glebe Road, John Heffernan, at the advanced age of 93 years.  Deceased was active and enjoyed good health until overcome by a recent attack of la grippe.  During the past year he was able to attend the Forty Hours and October...

13 Aug 1912 At Georgeville, on the 13th of Aug, 1912, after a lingering illness borne with Christian patience and resignation, John Hanrahan, in the 37th year of his age.  Fortified by a devout reception of the Sacrament of Mother Church, he passed peacefully away to...

9 Jul 1918 At St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish, on July 9, of pleurisy, Sylvester aged 9 years, beloved son of Mr and Mrs Duncan Gillis, South Side Cape George.  Unusually bright and attractive he was a general favorite with all.  He received the last rites of Holy...

Oct 1913 The body of Miss Margaret Gillis, aged 52 years, daughter of Mr. Donald Gillis, Cape George Ant., arrived here on Monday from Boston. Deceased died very suddenly.  

24 Mar 1918 At Georgeville, on March 24, 1918, Angus Gillis, in the 62nd year of his age, after an illness of three months.  The deceased moved from Boston with his family in 1904, having earned for his family a comfortable home.  Sober and industrious, a kind husband...

24 Apr 1912 At Arisaig, on Wednesday, April 24th, fortified by the last rites of the Holy Church, Flora, beloved wife of D.M. MacDonald, and daughter of the late John McDougall of Georgeville, aged 57 years.  Although the deceased had been in poor health for the past...

9 Nov 1912 At Watertown, Mass., on Nov. 9th, Christina, beloved wife of Thomas E. Belcher and daughter of the late Donald Archibald McEachern of Ballentynes Cove, Antigonish, after a lingering illness of four months.  A faithful wife and a fond mother she is sincerely...

6 Oct 1910 At Cape George Point, on October 6th, after a short illness, in the 76th year of his age, Allan Adams, an honest and respectable citizen.  The deceased was born at Hillsborough, Inverness Co, C.B. and moved to Cape George 24 years ago.  Through industry and...

3 Aug 2009 MacPherson, Christina, 96, of the Antigonish Manor and formerly of Livingstone's Cove died peacefully in St. Martha's Regional Hospital on August 3, 2009. Born in Meadow Green, she was a daughter of the late Roderick James and Mary Eliza Chisholm. Chrissie...

17 Jul 1925 At Cape George Point, On July 17, widow Catherine McDonald in the 85h year of her age, the deceased was in fair health and around until stricken suddenly with heart failure. of a kind and gentle disposition, she was a good and kind neighbor. She leaves to...

17 Jan 1895 Deaths:  McDonald - At Cape George, January 17th, 1895, John McDonald (Hugh's son), in the 74th year of his age.....

14 Nov 1925 Mrs. Margaret McDonald, of West Lakevale passed away at the home of her stepson-in-law, William Hardy on Sunday, November 14, at the advanced age of 102 years. Mrs. MacDonald was in possession of her faculties until shortly before her death. She was able...

1 Dec 1896 At Morar, Cape George, at her mother's home on Monday, Dec 1st, Mary Ann, beloved wife of William McDonald of Boston and daughter of the late Alex. McDougall after a lingering illness.... The deceased was 29 years of age. She leaves two children and a...

2 Oct 1896 McDougald - At Cape George on Friday the 2nd of October in the 75th year of her age, Mary, beloved spouse of the late John McDougald.  The deceased was the mother of three boys and one girl.

18 Dec 1893 Deaths:  McDougall - At Bourne, Mass. on the 18th, in the 26th year of her age, Miss Flora McDougall, daughter of the late Alex. McDougall, Back Settlement, Cape George.  The deceased was an amiable and talented young woman.  She had taught...

3 Apr 1906 At the residence of his son in law, D.M. McDonald, Arisaig, on the 3rd inst., John A.McDougall, aged 91 years, one of the oldest residents of the parish of Georgeville, Ant.  Always a practical Catholic he had the consolation of the last sacraments on his...

19 Apr 1926 At New Glasgow, April 19, Mary Ann McInnis, formerly of Georgeville, Antigonish County, in the 37th year of her age. She leaves to mourn the loss, five sisters - Mrs. A.R. macDonald and Mrs. Charles Glosson, New Glasgow; Mrs. Peter MacInnis and Mrs....

11 Jul 1896 McNeil - at Morar, July 11, Maggie Jane, daughter of Micahel McNeil, aged 14.

23 Jul 1895 McNeil - At Cape George, on the 23rd of July, in the 88th year of her age, Mary, relic of the late Andrew McNeil, of that place...... 

20 Dec 1894 Deaths:  McNeil - At Georgeville, on the 20th of December, at the ripe age of 79 years, Mary McNeil, a good pious woman.....  Her parents removed from Grand Narrows C.B. to Georgeville many years ago. 

29 Jan 1926 At Ballantyne's Cove, January 29, of heart disease, Israel Roberts in the sixty-third year of his age. Deceased was born at La Prairie, Quebec and came to the Steel Works at Trenton, Nova Scotia as one of its pioneer workmen being a nail maker by trade....

4 Jul 1910 At S.S. Cape George, Ant, Co., on Monday, July 4th, Donald McDonald, aged 70 years.  Mr. McDonald was born in West  Merigomish, Pictou Co., where he resided for 42 years, performing his duties as a worthy citizen.  In 1873 he removed to S.S. Cape George. ...

29 Apr 1910 At Carney Hospital, Boston, Mass, on April 29th after a short illness fortified by the rites of the church, Catherine, daughter of the late Angus McNeil of Cape George, in the 47th year of her age.  She leaves a sorrowing mother, three sisters and one...

26 Apr 1910 At Cape George, on the 26th of April, Mary McDonald in the seventieth year of her age, consoled by the last rites of the Church. 

3 Mar 1910 At Georgeville, NS, on March 3rd, 1910 after a long illness borne with Christian resignation, John R. McNeil, in the 95th year of his age.  The deceased was born in the parish of Christmas Island, C.B. and in early life took up his abode in Georgeville. ...

8 Feb 1910 At East Sagus, Mass., USA, on February 8th in the 42nd year of his age, John McLean, son of the late Alexander McLean of Rear Georgeville.  A relapse after an attack of typhoid pneumonia brought his beautiful life to an early end.  His death, like his life,...

6 Nov 1909 At Morar, Antigonish Co, on Nov 6th, 1909, after a short and painful illness borne with true Christian resignation, James Andrew Gillis in the 54th year of his age.  A good life and a devout reception of the last Sacraments prepared and encouraged him to...

26 Oct 1909 At Georgeville, Oct 26th, 1909, after a long illness, borne with Christian resignation and strengthened by a devout reception of the last sacraments, Elizabeth Harriet, daughter of Alexander McDonald, in the 21st year of her age.  Three surviving brothers...

13 Jul 1909 John George McMillan, formerly of Cape George, Antigonish Co., died very suddenly of pneumonia, at the City Hospital, Boston, on July 13th.  His remains were brought home and interred at Cape George on Saturday, July 16th.  Besides an aged mother, he...

2 Jun 1909 At Georgeville, on June 2nd, after a brief illness, Elizabeth Manning, at the advanced age of 82 years.  

29 May 1909 At Cape George Point, on May 29th, 1909, after a protracted illness which he bore with christian patience, Ronald McInnis (Donald).  In the 79th year of his age.  Deceased , who was widely known and highly respected, was always noted for his kind and...

31 May 1909 At Georgeville on May 31, strengthened by the last sacraments, Kenneth Brown, in the 80th year of his age.  

27 Apr 1909 At Cape George Point, on April 27th, 1909, after a protracted illness which he bore with Christian patience, Donald McEachern (Archie) in the 80th year of his age.  Deceased was always noted for his kindness and hospitality, and he will be long missed. ...

13 Apr 1909 At Cape George Point on the 13th of April, of asthma, in the 69th year of his age, Archibald D. McDonald.  Deceased was a good neighbor and was noted for his kind and inoffensive disposition.  The community extends its sympathy with his three surviving...

25 Mar 1909 Capt. Hugh McEachern (24 Mar 1909) The deaths of two aged brothers with but a brief interval between each - one occurring on the 24th, ult., and the other on the 25th ult, - and their joint funeral on the 26th ult., is a rare and touching happening at the...

24 Mar 1909 McEachern, Donald L. (25 Mar 1909) The deaths of two aged brothers with but a brief interval between each - one occurring on the 24th, ult., and the other on the 25th ult, - and their joint funeral on the 26th ult., is a rare and touching happening at the...

13 Feb 1909 At Morar, on 13th of Feb, in the 62nd year of his age, Alex Hanrahan.  Deceased who was sober, industrious and Neighbourly passed away leaving a widow and four young children.  He was consoled by the last rites of Holy Church.  

31 Jan 1909 At S.S. Cape George, on Sunday morning, 31st, ult., in the 75th year of his age, Donald Gillis, Esq.   Deceased, who was widely known and highly respected, was for years a sufferer from asthma, which ended his early career.  By his death the neighbourhood...

19 Jan 1909 At Rear Georgeville, Ant., on the 19th inst., Alexander McDougald, formerly a resident of Glebe Road, aged 79 years.  After receiving the last rites of Holy Church he resigned his soul to God.  

27 Dec 1908 At Cape George on the 27th ult, of pneumonia after a few days illness, Donald McDonald “Rory”, aged 59 years. Leaving a sorrowing widow, eight sons and two daughters to mourn the loss of a kind husband and parent.  He was fortified by the last rites of the...

9 Jan 1896 McInnis: At Cape George, on Jan 9th, of whooping cough, Ida aged 7 months, child of Angus and Mary McInnis. 

12 Nov 1920 Died at Livingstone’s Cove on Nov. 12th Flora Gillis, relict of the late Donald McDonald, Arisaig in the 81st year of her age.  She leaves to mourn their loss one daughter, and two sons. Consoled by the last rites of Holy church and after a requiem mass by...

9 Oct 1920 At his home, South Side Cape George on Oct 9th, John W. McInnis, in the 63rd year of his age after two months of illness which he bore with Christian patience, although his suffering was great.  The deceased was bridge foreman on the government railway for...

3 Oct 1920 Died on Oct. 3rd at Rear Georgeville, Ant. Co., consoled by the last rites of Holy Church, John D. McDougall in the 78th year of his age. Always upright and industrious, he was esteemed by all who formed his acquaintance.  He is survived by his wife, three...

5 Jul 1920 At Georgeville, June 5th, 1920, Michael McNeil of Morar, Ant. Co., in the 73 years of his age, after a lingering illness, patiently borne.  He was frequently consoled by the sacraments.  Of his family of five, one son Angus, predeceased him one year ago. ...

17 Feb 1940 - 15 Mar 2012 ADAMS, Forbes Seward – February 17, 1940 to March 15, 2012. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Forbes Seward Adams, at James Paton Memorial Hospital on...

8 Apr 1920 The death took place at his home on Monday, April 8th of Daniel McDonald at the goodly old age of 97 years.  Although he had passed the allotted span of three score and then by 27 years, he enjoyed the best of health until his last illness, which he took...

17 Feb 1920 At Georgeville, February 17, Jenet MacNeil in her 77th year.  After receiving all the consolations of Holy Church she peacefully passed to her eternal reward, leaving two sisters and one brother to mourn the loss of a loving and dutiful sister.  

28 Feb 1920 At St. Martha’s Hospital Feb. 28, James MacDougall, merchant, of Livingstone’s Cove at the age of seventy four years.  Deceased was born at North Side Cape George, Antigonish County.  He started life as a clerk for Colin Grant then doing business at...

4 Sep 1921 At Cape George, Antigonish Co, Sept 4 Ella C., beloved wife of C.E. Harris, Municipal Clerk.  Mrs. Harris’s health had been failing for some months past, but of late had improved somewhat so that great hopes were entertained for her ultimate recovery. ...

3 Feb 1901 McEACHERN - At North Side, Cape George, February 3, Allan McEachern, aged 81

25 Aug 1928 At Antigonish, on August 25, 1928, Mary, widow of the late Angus Hanrahan of Livingston's Cove. The deceased was sixty-nine years of age. She leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and virtuous mother, one daughter, Jessie from Concord, Mass., and one son...

24 Jul 1928 At Georgeville, July 24, Richard Hanrahan, aged 75 years, fortified by the last rites of the Catholic Church of which he was always a devout member. He was the last member of a family of eight. Buried at Georgeville. 

10 Jun 1928 At St. Martha's hospital Sunday, June 10 after a protracted illness, Mrs. Christina Ryan. The deceased lady who was 79 years old was born at Cape George, her parents being the late Mr. and Mrs. James Hanrahan of that place. She married George Ryan and for...

28 May 1903 Glancing Back- Died: Cape George, May 25, Colin McInnis (The Casket June 4, 1903). at S.S. Cape, May 28, Dougall MacEachern

25 May 1903 Glancing Back- Died: Cape George, May 25, Colin McInnis (The Casket June 4, 1903). at S.S. Cape, May 28, Dougall MacEachern

23 Sep 1962 Katherine MacIsaac At 77, of Newton.  Mrs. Katherine (MacPherson) MacIsaac, 77, of 859 Beacon Street, Newton, died yesterday in her home.  A native of Georgeville, NS, she lived in Newton 41 years. She leaves three sons, the Rev. Hugh J. McIsaac, stationed...

7 May 1928 At Livingstone's Cove May 7, Flora, wife of John McKinnon, aged 61 years. She was a daughter of the late John and Flora Smith, Pleasant Valley. She leaves to mourn their loss her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Neil Gillis, two brothers and one sister; Mrs....

19 Mar 1928 On the feast of St. Joseph at the City Hospital, Boston in her 20th year, Margaret, daughter of John. H. and Mary McNeil, Georgeville. The deceased contracted measles which developed into pneumonia and her early demise after an illness of 2 weeks has cast...

25 Jan 1928 On January 25, Hugh (Colin) MacInnis. Born at Cape George Point, 77 years ago, he lived on the old homestead until 1922, when with his wife and son, he moved to Boston and amidst sorrowing members of his family, he passed away after a few days of...

5 Dec 1928 At Glebe Road, December 5, Mrs. Mary McNeil, widow of the late Malcolm McNeil in 88th year of her age. She bore her long illness with Christian resignation to the Divine >>> and was consoled during her last hours by the rites of Holy Church. She was laid to...

10 Dec 1926 Death of a Young Religious: The Sisters of St. Martha sustained a keenly felt loss in the death of Sister Margaret Mary, which occurred at St. Martha's Hospital on Wednesday morning, January 25. During a lingering illness borne with true religious...

25 Jan 1928 Death of a Young Religious: The Sisters of St. Martha sustained a keenly felt loss in the death of Sister Margaret Mary, which occurred at St. Martha's Hospital on Wednesday morning, January 25. During a lingering illness borne with true religious...