Obituaries

19 Jun 1922 At Morar, April the 19th, 1922, Mrs. Ursula McPherson, widow of the late Donald McPherson of Arisaig at the advanced age of 97 years.  She lived with her family in the United States for 35 years, but came home two years ago to the old homestead where she...

24 May 1896 McDonald - At Cape George on the 24th day of May, Margaret McDonald relict of the late Donald McDonald in the 90th year of her age, leaving two sons and one daughter to mourn her loss. 

15 Aug 1895 Chisholm: Suddenly at Georgeville, on the 15th of August , in the 55th year of his age, John Chisholm (Archy) leaving a sorrowing widow, mother, sister and nine children who deeply deplore and mourn his loss....

5 Apr 1895 McNeil - At Cape George, on the 5th of April, in the 58th year of her age, Catherine McNeil, daughter of the late Andrew McNeil, of that place. She endured a long and painful illness with patience and resignation. .... 

15 May 1895 McCullough - At Philadelphia, on the 15th inst., Peter McCullough, in his 29th year of his age, leaving a wife and one child. He was a native of Cape George. 

12 Sep 1948 Mrs. Mary MacNeil - After receiving the last rites of the Catholic Church of which she was always a devout and faithful member, the death occurred Sept. 12 at St. Martha’s Hospital of Mrs. Mary MacNeil, aged 77, widow of the late John H. MacNeil of...

2 Sep 1948 At Kamloops, B.C. on Friday, September 3, 1948 Ronald MacNeil formerly of Livingstone’s Cove, NS passed away after a lengthy illness.  He was in his 88th year, and the last surviving member of the family of the late Donald MacNeil and Annie (MacInnis)...

19 Aug 1948 The death occurred on Aug. 19th of Mrs. Annie Carrigan, wife of late Dan Carrigan at her home in Springhill, following several weeks of illness.  She had the misfortune of falling 3 months before  her death when she broke both arms, but after a month spent...

20 Sep 1931 MacIsaac - On September 20, William MacIsaac, son of Donald and Mary (Kennedy) MacIsaac, Glebe Road, Georgeville, in his 79th year.  He is survived by two sisters:  Mrs. Catherine Chisholm, Malignant Cove; and Mrs. Margaret McIntyre, Stellarton.  He lived...

21 Nov 1931 Fatal Accident - John Heffernan, Glebe road, who was injured in a car accident at Sylvan Valley Tuesday evening of last week, died at St. Martha’s Hospital Friday morning.  He was 66 years old.  Deceased was a son of the late John Heffernan and Annie...

15 Sep 1931 MacIsaac - In the University Hospital, Edmonton, Albert, Sept. 15, after an illness of several months, John Neil McIsaac, at the age of 43 years.  In his dying  hours he was comforted by the last rites of the Catholic Church, of which he was always  a...

22 Aug 1931 MacNeil - At Georgeville, August 22, Miss Sarah McNeil, aged 93, fortified by all the rites of the Church of which she was always a devoted member.  The funeral took place at Georgeville, August 23, and was attended by a large circle  of friends.  

8 Aug 1931 McInnis - At Ballantyne’s Cove, August 8, at the age of 38, Annie Bell McInnis, after an illness of only three months.  She had been strong and active all her life until her fatal illness set in.  Medical skill and the kind services of friends were unable...

5 Jun 1931 Kiley - At her home, Lower South River, June 5, consoled by the last rites of the Church, Isabel, wife of Thomas Kiley, after a year's illness, at the age of 69.  She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs  Duncan MacKenzie, Malignant Cove, and is survived...

May 1906 Glancing back, May 1906:  At Morar, Margaret Mary Beaton, in her fourth year.

Apr 1906 Glancing back, May 1906:  At Cape George, April 20, Mrs. Dan MacDougall, aged 59

May 1906 Glancing back, May 1906:  At Cape George, John MacDougall, aged 72

30 Apr 1931 MacDougall - At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Alexander MacNeil, Antigonish, April 30, Mrs. Flora MacDougall in her 89th year.  The deceased was born at Arisaig and in 1866 was married to John MacDougall, Georgeville, who predeceased her by thirteen...

20 Apr 1906 Glancing back, May 1906:  at Cape George, April 20, Mrs. Dan MacDougall, aged 59.  

7 Apr 1931 MacDonald - At her home at Morar, April 7 in her 35th year, Lizzie, beloved wife of Duncan McDonald. Stricken with influenza a few days previously, her death was unexpected and was a great shock to her relatives and friends, and cast a gloom over the entire...

13 Mar 1906 Glancing back, March 1906:  Christina MacDonald (Ballantynes Cove), aged 25. 

24 Mar 1906 Glancing back, March 1906:  at Ballantynes Cove, March 24, Mrs. Alex MacInnis, aged 45

8 Mar 1906 Glancing back, March 1906: at Rear Georgeville, March 8, John G. MacDougall, aged 24.

3 Mar 1906 Glancing Back, March, 1906:  at S.S. Cape George, March 3, John D. Gillis, aged ten months.

10 Jan 1931 MacLean - At her home, 4 Catherine St., Glace Bay, January 10, 1931, Mrs. Annie MacLean, Widow of late James MacLean, Bay Street, Antigonish.  Mrs. MacLean, who went to Glace Bay, 21 years ago, was born at Georgeville, Antigonish Co., 80 years ago.  She...

8 Jan 1919 At Rear Georgeville, on January 8, inst., after a short but painful illness, which e bore with true christian fortitude, Allan McIsaac, in the 80th year of his age.  Deceased was highly respected,honest, and upright, he will be missed in the...

20 Jan 1931 MacPherson - At her home at Morar, Jan, 20, Margaret Macpherson, beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs Angus MacPherson in her 20th year.  Of a sweet and amiable disposition she endeared herself  to all who formed her acquaintance.  Her resignation to the Divine...

29 Nov 1930 MacDonald - At her home at Broad Cove Marsh, Nov. 29, 1930.  Mary McDonald, beloved wife of John Angus McDonald.  The late Mrs. McDonald was born at Georgeville, Antigonish Co, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Allan McDonald.  Although only a...

12 Dec 1930 MacNeil - At Antigonish, Dec. 12, in her 88th year, widow John Andrew McNeil, late of Cape George. Buried at St. Ninians.  

24 Nov 1930 MacDonald - At St. Martha’s Hospital, Monday, Nov. 24, 1930, after a few days' illness, in the seventieth year of her age, Margaret, beloved wife of Capt. Angus MacDonald of Ballantynes Cove.  She was a daughter of the late Angus J. MacNeil of...

20 Nov 1905 At S.S. Cape George, Nov. 20, 1905, Catherine Gillis, aged 66….

7 Nov 1905 The sympathy of the community is extended to John W. McInnis and his wife Matilda of S.S. Cape George, in the loss of their loved child Colin Francis, aged 7 years and two months.  The little fellow was taken suddenly ill with croup on the night of the 6th...

27 Jul 2020 It is with great sadness that the family of Frances (Fran) Adams announces the sudden and peaceful passing of their Mother on July 27th 2020 at The Oakville Trafalgar Hospital. Beloved Wife of the predeceased John Adams. Loving Mother of the predeceased...

18 May 2019 Age 89, of Antigonish Manor, and formerly of Livingstone Cove, passed away peacefully in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish on May 18, 2019. Born in Morar, Antigonish Co., she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Sarah (MacKinnon) Gillis. Mom loved a...

9 Sep 2016 Smith, Florence Teresa, 90, formerly of Sylvan Valley and Whidden’s Park and lately the R. K. MacDonald Nursing Home, passed away on September 09, 2016 at the nursing home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Morar, Antigonish Co., she was a daughter of...

17 Mar 2015 Catherine Cecilia "Kay" Gillis; of Georgeville, Antigonish Co. passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in Highcrest Nursing Home, Sherbrooke. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late William Joseph and Catherine (MacInnis) MacEachern. Kay...

7 Jun 2011 Brown, Mary Catherine, 91, of the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish and formerly of Livingstone's Cove, Antigonish Co., passed away on June 7, 2011 at the nursing home surrounded by her loving family.Born in Morar, Antigonish Co. She was a daughter of...

1 Oct 1930 Gillis - On Oct. 1, 1930, at 799 Concord Ave., Mass., Andrew J. Gillis, son of the late James Gillis and Mary MacPherson of Morar, N.S. He was a young man of exceptionally fine character, and although stricken with a sickness in early manhood his patience,...

25 Sep 1905 Died:  At Georgeville, Sept. 25, 1905, Mrs. Alexander MacInnis, aged 73

Sep 1930 Chisholm - At the Sanatorium, Kentville, NS, Mary, beloved wife of James R. Chisholm, Marydale, NS in her 34th year.   The deceased was well known for her kindly disposition, and her great charity.  The loss to her husband and young family of seven children...

25 Aug 1905 Alex MacKinnon, formerly of Cape George, was killed Monday evening while at work in the mine at Springhill.  He is survived by his wife and four children.   Fatal Accident:  Alex. MacKinnon, aged 40 years, formerly of Cape George, Ant.,...

14 Aug 1930 MacMillan - At Livingstone’s Cove, Thursday, August 14, Jane, widow of the late John McMillan, aged 62, She was born at Pitcher’s Farm, this county, daughter of the lateMr. And Mrs. Donald Cameron.  Mrs. MacMillan as a woman of fine qualities, and was...

11 Jun 1930 Gillis:  Alexander Richard Gillis, June 11, 1930, at Colchester County Hospital, which he entered the eve of June 10th after five weeks illness at his home, 955 Prince Street, Truro, with pneumonia.  Before entering the hospital he was attended...

8 Dec 1880 Deaths - At Livingstone’s Cove, Cape George, Antigonish County, on the 8th inst., in the 90th year of his age, Duncan Livingstone.  Deceased was born in the year 1791 on board the emigrant ship Ann, off the coast of Ireland, on a voyage from Scotland to...

3 Jul 1930 At her home at Purl Brook, July 3, Mrs. Wentworth Taylor, aged 83.  Deceased was  a daughter of George Wilkie and Elizabeth MacPhie, Cape George.  She is survived by three daughters and seven sons: Mrs. Wm. Baker, Boston; Mrs. Norman Grant, James River;...

26 May 1930 John J. MacGillivray, well known resident of S.S. Cape George, died at his home last Monday morning shortly after nine o’clock.  He was seventy years of age.  Mr. MacGillivray had been unwell for a year or so  but was able to be...

10 Apr 1930 MacEachern - At Lakevale, April 10, 1930, after a brief illness, which he bore with Christian patience, in his 80th year, John L., son of the late Lauchlin McEachern, Cape George Point.  Deceased was always noted for his kind and pleasant disposition and...

Jan 1930 Reynolds MacPhie, son of Seward MacPhie, Ballantynes Cove, was killed in New York a few days ago.  No details of the accident have yet been received.  Deceased was 28 years old and had been away from home about seven years.  He is survived by his wife (nee...

11 Dec 1929 At Cape George Point Dec. 11, 1929, of heart failure in the 72nd year of her age, Catherine MacEachern, relict of the late Donald R. Macdonald, and daughter of the late Allan McEachern, Livingstone’s Cove. Deceased who was noted for her kindness and...

6 Jan 1930 At Cape George Point, Jan 6, Lewis MacEachern.

1 Nov 1929 Dan Hugh MacInnis, aged 35, a native of Georgeville, was killed in British Columbia last Friday.  He had gone to the Coast eight years ago, and was a C.N.R. brakeman, running out of Vancouver.  The injuries which caused his death were received while at...

11 Oct 1929 McInnis - At Ballantyne Cove, Oct 11, Eva McInnis, aged 35 years, daughter of the late Angus McInnis and Mary McInnis after a lingering illness of over two years.  The deceased was of a kind and gentle disposition  and was beloved by all. Only a few hours...

29 Jul 1929 MacDonald - At St. Martha’s Hospital, July 29, Donald MacDonald, carpenter, Georgeville, consoled by all rites of the Church.  

7 Jul 1929 Gillis - At St. Martha’s Hospital, July 7, Catherine Gillis, daughter of the late Andrew Gillis, Morar, aged 87 years.  Fortified by the rites of the Catholic Church, she calmly resigned her soul to God.   Buried at Georgeville.  

29 May 1929 MacPherson - On May 29th, at Antigonish, Ephemia, relict of the late Hugh James MacPherson, Georgeville, at the age of 82  years.  During the past six months she resided at the home of James MacPheson, St. Mary’s St, where she was tenderly cared for during...

27 Mar 1929 MacEachern - At Antigonish, Mar. 27, Archibald L. MacEachern, aged 82 years, son of the late  Lauchlin MacEachern of Cape George, and Catherine Gillis of Margaree, C.B.  He leaves to mourn their loss his devoted wife, Christina MacGillivray,...

18 Mar 1929 MacPherson - On Monday, March 18, Allan Joseph, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Angus MacPherson, Morar, at the age of 14 years .  Seven weeks before his death he contracted influenza, but his condition was not considered serious and hopes were entertained for...

10 Feb 1929 At Georgeville, Feb. 10, 1929 after an illness of six days duration, Dan J. MacInnis at the age of seventy-six years.  Deceased was a man of many estimable qualities, who won the affection of all who knew him.  Consoled by the last rites of Holy Mother...

15 Feb 1929 Hugh MacPherson, a former resident of Georgeville, died in New Glasgow, at the home of his son William, last Friday after a very short illness.  He was more than one hundred years old, having observed the centenary of his birth October 15, 1928.  He was a...

28 Jan 1929 Of pneumonia at the home of his nephew, Stephen McDonald, municipal councilor, Livingstone’s Cove, Jan 28, 1929, in his 87th year, John McNeil.  Deceased, who was highly  respected, always led a good Christian life, which earned him a happy death.  He was...

7 Jan 1929 At Morar, Jan 7, 1929 of paralysis Charles McNeil, son of the late Donald McNeil of said place, in the 57th year of his age.  For several years the deceased was employed as bridgeman on the eastern division of the L.C.R until ill health caused him to retire...

26 Jan 1929 At Livingstone’s Cove, January 26, John McKinnon in his 88th year, after a brief illness.  The deceased was an upright and industrious man, beloved by all his acquaintances.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Neil Gillis, Livingstone’s Cove, two...

3 Jan 1929 At his home in Malignant Cove, Jan 3, John D. Chisholm, aged 68 years.  The deceased was ill for a period of nine months and his death was not unexpected.  A devout Catholic, he bore with true Christian patience the suffering  during his lingering illness,...

26 Dec 1928 At St. Martha’s Hospital, Dec 26, Catherine MacDougall in her 55th year.  She was the daughter of the late Alexander McDougald and Christina McEachern of Morar.  She was a kind and gentle disposition and in carrying on her occupation as a seamstress for...

1 Mar 1905 At Georgeville on March 1st, strengthened by the last rites of the Church, Catherine, wife of Kenneth Brown, in her 73rd year of her age.  The deceased, who was a convert to the Church, was a good practical Catholic, a charitable neighbor, and a kind wife...

15 Jun 1941 John Duncan MacDonald, for many years an outstanding farmer at Cape George, died Sunday night, June 15, 1941 at 10:30 at St. Martha’s Hospital, following  a brief illness at the age of 79.  Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Donald MacDonald, he was born at...

13 May 1941 On May 13, 1941, the community of Ballantyne’s Cove, Antigonish Co., was deeply saddened by the passing of Sarah, beloved  wife of Kimball Falkenham at St. Martha’s hospital.  Her untimely death, after an illness of only four weeks, came as a shock to her...

10 Feb 1941 On February 10, Mrs. Archie MacDonald, a highly esteemed resident of Georgeville, passed away at St. Martha’s Sanitarium.  The late Mrs. MacDonald was born at Georgeville 48 years ago, daughter of John and  Mrs. MacNeil.  Besides her husband...

27 Sep 1916 (Glancing back - no other details)

19 Feb 1941 There died at Glebe Road at the home of her son , February 19, 1941, Mrs. Margaret Gillis, daughter of the late Angus and Catherine (MacPherson) MacDonald, Big Marsh. Deceased was in her 88th year, and had been in failing health for some time. A woman of...

8 Feb 1941 A highly esteemed citizen of Livingstone’s Cove died at his home Saturday, February 8 when Angus MacDougall passed away after an illness of only a week.  He was 58 years old.  Deceased had lived all his life at Livingstone’s Cove.  A leading farmer, a kind...

4 Jan 1916 (Glancing back) - At Cape George, Jan 4, Isabel MacInnis, aged 89

Jan 1941 There died at Ballantyne’s Cove, where she had lived since coming to Antigonish county as a bride 65 years ago, Margaret Smith, formerly of Skye Glen, Inverness Co., and relict of the late Stuart Ballantyne who died in 1912.  Her funeral took place January 7,...

30 Sep 1927 At Georgeville, on Friday afternoon, September 30, Catherine, widow of the late D.A. MacDougall, who had been in failing health for the past few years, was in the 76th year of her age.  She was a woman whose character knew no bounds.  She beheld God in...

25 Aug 1927 At Cape George, August 25, John MacDonald, son of Duncan Macdonald in his 78th year.   He was well known.  His grandfather came from Scotland and settled at Cape George Point, where through hard work he built a good home, now known as the Duncan Tailor...

16 Aug 1927 At Glebe Road, on the 16th inst., Archibald Gillis, in the 90th year of his age.  He was the last surviving member of the family of the late Angus Gillis of Rear Georgeville.  Archie was a good neighbor and citizen, honest, industrious and a sincere...

6 Jun 1927 Alex MacLean, a native of this county, was struck by a logging train at Kerry, Oregon, June 6 and killed.  He had been woods superintendent of the Ostrander Railway and Timber Co.,  Kelso Washington, for twelve years and had gone to Oregon only a few months...

7 Aug 1905 At Rear Georgeville, on the 7th inst., Margaret McLean, aged 83 years.  Consoled by the last rites of our Holy Mother Church she passed peacefully away.  Of a charitable and genial disposition, she had endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. ...

8 Jun 1922 At Ballantyne’s Cove, Ant. N.S. on Jan. 8th, 1922, at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Israel Roberts) of a protracted illness, which she bore with Christian patience Mary McEachern, relict of the late Alexander McDonald (Duncan) of said place, in the 85th...

Jul 1905 At Morar, in this County, after a few days illness, Donald McDonald, in the 60th(?) year of his age, leaving a large circle of friends and relatives to cherish the memory of a true friend and kind neighbor.  May his soul rest in peace.

26 Jan 2015 It is with great sadness and a profound sense of loss that the family of Angeline Grant, 85, of St. Mary's Street, Antigonish, announce her peaceful passing on January 26 , 2015 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.  Angeline, a woman of...

18 May 1905 At Arisaig, on the 18th of May, at the advanced age of 83 years, John McInnis, the last surviving member of the family of Donald Angus, Og, of Georgeville.  Of a family of 11 children, 3 sons and a daughter to survive him.  A large concourse of friends -...

17 May 1905 At S.S. Cape George, on the 17th of May, after a lingering illness, Mary ??, beloved child of George L. and Elizabeth McEachern, aged 1 year and 7 months. 

31 Jul 2009 MacEachern, Carolyn, “Carly”, 59 of Maryvale, Antigonish County, passed away suddenly, but peacefully in her sleep on July 31, 2009.  Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Marcella (Hart) MacLean.  Caroly was passionate about...

4 May 1905 Obituary - Captain Angus MacDonald, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of this Town, passed away at his home on Pleasant Street on Thursday morning last, after an illness of ten days, of pneumonia. The deceased  was born at Cape George in...

22 Mar 1905 At Georgeville on March 22nd, Margaret Gillis, daughter of Dan Gillis, Pictou in the 21st year of her age. Deceased was a grandchild of John Heffernan, and was brought up in this family.  Her illness, which lasted for about two years, she bore with...

2 Apr 1927 At Morar, NS, April 2, 1927, Margaret Josephine, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Gillis.  She was a young lady of beautiful character and cheerful disposition  and her unexpected death came as a great shock to her family and many friends.  A few...

10 Mar 1927 At Morar on the 10th inst, of acute bronchitis, Angus Hanrahan, aged 84 years, consoled by the rites of the Catholic Church of which he was a good member.  He leaves his sorrowing wife, one son, and one daughter to mourn the loss of a good husband and kind...

6 Jan 1927 Deaths:  At Morar, January 6, Florence Gillis.  The funeral took place January 7, at St. George’s Church where services  were conducted by Rev. J.R. MacDonald.  The deceased  was a devout Chrisitan and died perfectly  resigned...

24 Dec 1926 Deaths:  At Glebe Road, Georgeville, Dec. 24, Annie, wife of the late Donald A. MacEachern.  Deceased was born at Cape George, 87 years ago.  She was of a kind and cheerful disposition, and had made many friends.  After receiving the...

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.

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

1894 Deaths:  McNeil - At Georgeville, on the 19th instant, in the 98th year of his age, John McNeil (Malcolm's son), leaving  a family of sons and daughters and many friends to cherish his memory....

21 Oct 1894 Deaths:  McDonald - At Cape George, Oct 21st, Mary, beloved wife of Hugh McDonald, light keeper, aged 61 years leaving a husband and one son to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate wife and mother.  

15 Sep 1894 Deaths:  McIsaac - Back Settlement, Georgeville, on the 15th instant, in the 82nd year of her age, Sarah, relic of the late Archibald McIsaac of that place.  The deceased was a sister of the late Fathers William and Neil McLeod and the last...

25 Mar 1894 Deaths:  Livingstone - At north side Cape George, March 25th, Alexander Livingstone, aged 65 years.

25 Nov 1892 Obituary:  James Gillis, formerly of Cape George, and for the last 50 years a resident of Margaree, C.B. died on Saturday the 25th in Tracadie at the residence of his nephew F.A. Gillis.  Deceased left his home in Margaree two weeks ago to visit his...

16 Nov 1892 At Malignant Cove, on the 16th of November, in the 81st year of her age, Ann McNeil, relict of the late Malcolm McNeil, leaving five sons and a daughter to mourn the demise of the most affectionate of mothers, besides a large circle of relatives and...

14 Oct 1892 Deaths:  Ballentine - On the 14th Oct., David Ballentine, formerly of Cape George, aged 86 years.  McInnis - At Cape George on the 13th  instant, after a long illness which he bore with Christian resignation, Hugh McInnis (Donald's son), in...

3 Apr 1892 Deaths:  McNeil - At Malignant Cove, Sunday April 3rd, after an illness of a few months, Janet, the eldest daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth McNeil, in the 14th year of her age.  All through her suffering  she betrayed no sign of...