The Sydney Post Record - Monday, Feb. 15,1909 - 
The Death of Sidney Groom The death took place in the Victoria General Hospital at Halifax this week of Sidney Groom, a young man belonging to Grand Greve. The deceased was a victim of tuberculosis of the throat. He was twenty-five years of age and leaves a wife and one child. The remains arrive on Thursday evening.

April 1960 - Day unknown - The Cape Breton Post
William Gracie, Glace Bay - William Gracie, 75, long time resident of Beacon St.,and a retired employee of No. 20 colliery, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Monday night.  He had been a patient there since January.  A native of L'Ardoise, Richmond County, Mr. Gracie lived in Glace Bay for most of his life.  His wife died in 1923.  For several months before entering hospital he lived with his brother, George Gracie, 55 Hillside Avenue.  He was a member of St. Anne's Parish.  Mr. Gracie was superannuated by the Coal Company in 1947.  He is survived by a stepdaughter, Florence; two sisters, Mrs. Maurice Mombourquette; Mrs. Alex Devison; two brothers, Wilfred and George all of Glace Bay.  A brother Robert died at New Waterford four years ago.  The funeral will be held from 55 Hillside Avenue Wednesday.  Mass at St. Anne's Church at 9:00 am (William s/o Helaire Gracie and Mary Pitre)

Nov 4,1963
Patrick Robert Gracie - Glace Bay - Funeral service for Patrick Robert Gracie of Glace Bay was held at St. John the Baptist Church, Glace Bay with interment in the parish cemetery.  He worked as a miner for 50 years. Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret Briand, seven sons, Fabien, Toronto; James, Leo, Charles, Alfred, William and Daniel, all of Glace Bay; two daughters, Mary, Mrs. D.J. Lewis, Toronto; and Mary Elizabeth at home; two brothers, Joseph and Leo of Glace Bay; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Cameron, Sydney; Mrs. Margaret Moore, Detroit; and Mrs. Ellen O'Neill at home and sixteen grandchildren. 
(Patrick Robert, s/o James Leo;Basil Damais b. L'Ardoise; Fidele; Lazare; Emmanuel)

Thursday, Dec.12, 1963 - The Cape Breton Post
J.H. Gracie - Glace Bay, Joseph H. Gracie, 73, of 14 Gracie St. died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Wednesday.  He had been unwell the past two years and entered the hospital last August.  A life long resident of this community, he was employed with the Dominion Coal Company for 52 years until his retirement in 1955.  He worked in No. 2 and No. 20 collieries.  He was a member of St. Leo's parish.  Mr. Gracie was well and favourably known in the community.  He is survived by his wife the former Christine MacGillivray; four sons, Thomas at home; John and William in Glace Bay and Harold in Toronto; three sisters, Ellen O'Neill, Glace Bay; Mrs. Margaret Moore, Sydney; Florence, Mrs. Allan Cameron; and a brother Patrick Gracie, Glace Bay.  There are sixteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.  A brother Patrick Robert Gracie died one month ago. The remains are resting at the family home and burial will be made in St. Anne's Cemetery. 
(Joseph Henry,s/o James Leo;Basil Damais b. L'Ardoise; Fidele; Lazare; Emmanuel)

March 17,1986 - The Halifax Herald
Gracie, Florence A., Lower L'Ardoise - Retired school teacher Florence Ann Gracie, 96, of Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died Sunday at home.  Born in L'Ardoise, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Adele (Mombourquette) Sampson.  She taughter school and was a life-long resident of the area.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  She is survived by a foster son Donald Boudreau, Lower L'Ardoise; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; two sisters and six brothers.  The body will be in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home after 3 pm. today.  Funeral service will be at 10 am. Wednesday in the Church of the Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise, Rev. Basil Boudreau officiating.  Burial will be at later date in the parish cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Dr. W.B. Kingston Medical Clinic, or the parish cemetery fund.

Jan.2,1990
Gerald Francis Gracie - 63, of 571 Howe St, Glace Bay, died Saturday in the Glace Bay General Hospital.  Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of James Leo and Christina (Briand) Gracie.  He was a member of St. Leo's Church, Glace Bay.  He is survived by four brothers Joseph Leo, Arichat; James Bernard; and George Robert, Montreal; five sisters, Alice, Mrs. Alex MacGillivray; Mary Margaret, Mrs. Austin Budden; Florence, Mrs. Douglas Currie; Marie, Mrs. Clarence Devison; and Theresa, Mrs. James Allison, all of Glace Bay. Funeral will be at 10 am today in St. Leo's Church.  Burial in St. John's Cemetery, Glace Bay. 
(Gerald F. s/o James Leo;Basil Damais b. L'Ardoise; Fidele; Lazare; Emmanuel)

June 10,1992 - The Halifax Herald
Gracie, George D., 66, Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died June 9,1992 in the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston.  Born in Lower L'Ardoise. he was the son of Louise (Sampson) Gracie and the late Samuel Gracie.  He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Church.  He is survived by his wife the former Gladys Mombourquette; daughter Wanda, Halifax; four sons, Sammy; Tommy; Gerry; Kerry, all of Lower L'Ardoise; two sisters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Alex Boyles), Lower L'Ardoise; Mary Lawrence, Halifax; three brothers, Joseph, West L'Ardoise; Raymond, Lower L'Ardoise; John, Zealand, N.B.; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother and sister, both in infancy.  The body is in Holy Guardian Angels Parish Funeral HOme, L'Ardoise, visiting after 12 noon today.  Funeral will be at 10 am. Friday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating.  Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.  Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or any charity. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.

Sept 29, 1993
GRACIE, Louise Elizabeth - Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died September 27, 1993, at home. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Mombourquette) Sampson. She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, L'Ardoise. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lawrence, Mrs. Elizabeth Boyles, both of Lower L'Ardoise; three sons, Joseph, West L'Ardoise; Raymond, Lower L'Ardoise; John, Zealand, N.B.; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Sutherland, St. Peter's; Mrs. Minnie Stone, Lawrencetown, Annapolis County; brother, Dan J., St. Peter's; 20 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel; son, George; a daughter and son both in infancy; four brothers, Justin, Elias, Walter, Martin; two sisters, Matilda, Artimese. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.

Dec 24, 1993
GAGNON, Paul Jean - 67, L'Ardoise, died December 22, 1993, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Quebec, he was a son of the late Theopphile and Simone (Tremblay) Gagnon. He resided most of his life in L'Ardoise and was a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his wife, the former Annie LeRue; five sons, Joseph, Edmonton; Roger, Alexander, both of Lower Sackville; Gerard, Rene, both of L'Ardoise; six daughters, Mary, Elaine, Donna, all of L'Ardoise; Darlene, St. Peter's; Bertha, Ann, both of Lower Sackville; 13 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; four brothers, Roger, Quebec; Gaston, Marcel, both of L'Ardoise; Joseph, New Glasgow; four sisters, Mary, Clair, Rita, all of L'Ardoise; Theresa, Port Hawkesbury; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Rene. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. today in Holy Guardian Angel Church, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial to follow in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Izaak Walton Killam Children's Hospital. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Apr.14,1994
GRACIE, Carolyn - 87, formerly of 55 Hillside Dr., Glace Bay, died April 12, 1994, in the Breton Bay Nursing Home, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Timothy and Deborah (Walsh) Griffin. She was a member of St. Anne's Parish, Glace Bay. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Marie Blount, Georgia, USA; Kay Nearing, Rose McFadgen, Cecelia McDonald, all of Glace Bay; Carol Andrews, London, Ont.; two brothers, Joe, Glace Bay; Michael, Trenton; two sisters, Violet Stanislaus, Glace Bay; Katherine, New Glasgow; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George; a daughter and son in infancy. There will be no visitation. A private family service will be 11 a.m. Friday in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay, Rev. Norman McPhee officiating. Burial will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity. 
(Carolyn wife of George Gracie - George, s/o Helaire F.; Fidele; Lazare; Emmanuel)

May 4, 1994
GRACIE, Albert Jeffery - 73, Codroy Valley, Nfld., died May 3, 1994, in Western Memorial Hospital, Corner Brook, Nfld. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Helaire and Mary Jane (Nordin) Gracie. He was a carpenter. He lived and worked in Dartmouth for many years and in the last several years, in Codroy Valley. He is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Bruce Short), St. John's, Nfld.; Sylvia Jackson, Dartmouth; two sisters, Annie Sampson, L'Ardoise; Minnie Gracie, Sydney; stepsister, Mary, Cape Breton; five granddaughters. He was predeceased by a son, Laurence; two stepbrothers, Walter, Charlie; stepsister, Emma. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St. Funeral will be 12 noon Friday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Maple Street, Dartmouth, Rev. Thomas White officiating. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Aug 16, 1994
GALE, Alice Mae - 72, South Bar, died August 15, 1994, in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Victoria Mines, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Victoria (Gracie) Fougere. She was member of St. Alphonsus Church. She is survived by five daughters, Louise (Mrs. Ed Burton), Grand Lake; Anna Mae Magliaro, Margaret St. John, Elsie MacKinnon, all of Sydney; Diane McIsaac, Kilkenny Lake; two sons, Joe, South Bar; John, Sydney Forks; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elsie (Mrs. Hubert Gracie), Bras d'Or; Rita (Mrs. Albert Power), Framingham, Mass.; three brothers, Peter, Australia; Mickey, Loch Lomond; Henry, New Waterford; stepsister, Rose Warren, Glace Bay; two stepbrothers, Alex, Prince Edward Island; Joseph, Niagara-On-The-Lake. She was predeceased by her husband, John Henry; two brothers, Ernest, Murdock. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Alphonsus Church, Rev. Everett McDow officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Kidney Foundation of Canadian, Nova
Scotia branch or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. 
(Alice, d/o Victoria; S. Zepherin; Emmanuel; Lazare; Emmanuel)

Mar 7, 1995
GRAHAM, Kenneth Charles - 77, 3538 Bay Ave., New Waterford, died March 5, 1995, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Allan and Mary Agnes (Gracie) Graham. He was a member of All Saints Anglican Church. In his younger years he was an avid sportsman. He was a member of New Waterford Strands Basketball team and bowled for many years. At one time, he managed the New Waterford Bowling Alley and Pool Hall. He was a hunter and an excellent gardener. He was also inducted into the New Waterford Sports Hall of Fame for his expertise in snooker. He served overseas during the Second World War and was a member of branch 15, Royal Canadian Legion, New Waterford. Before his retirement, he worked at Hinchey's Supermarket and operated his own convenience store on Ellsworth Avenue. Surviving are his wife, the former Helen Rockett; sons, Charles, Glen, New Waterford; Brian, at home; daughters, Millie (Mrs. Lorne MacQuarrie), New Waterford, Donna, Glace Bay; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Mayme Dieltgens, Dollie (Mrs. Harold Simms), Emma Gillis, New Waterford; Noreen (Mrs. Jack Patriquin), Moncton; June Keefe, Halifax; Gertrude, Vancouver; brothers, Bernard, Sparwood, B.C.; Buddy, Douglas, New Waterford. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Mildred MacVicar; brothers, Robert, William, Richard; a grandson. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Wednesday in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in All Saints Anglican Church, Rev. Harold Brown officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations to All Saints Anglican Church or any charity. 
(Kenneth Graham s/o Mary Agnes Gracie, d/o Helaire F.; Fidele; Lazare; Emmanuel)

June 12, 1996
GRACIE, Alide Isadora - 75, 11 MacKenzie St., Glace Bay, died June 11, 1996, in Glace Bay Hospital, South Street. She was the daughter of Mrs. Lucia (Colombano) Corsano and the late Gus Corsano. She was a member of St. Anne's Church. Surviving are her husband, William Robert; daughters, Andrea, Halifax; Linda Cooke, Glace Bay; three grandchildren; brothers, John, Sydney; Martin, Ontario. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Anne's Church, Rev. Douglas Murphy officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. 
(Alide's husband, William Robert, s/o Joseph H.; James Leo; Basil Damais; Fidele; Lazare; Emmanuel)

Nov 18, 1997
GRACIE, Howard Gregory (Uncle Buddy) - 38, West L'Ardoise, died peacefully November 16, 1997, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Halifax, he was the beloved son of Joseph and Beatrice (Pottie) Gracie. Besides his parents, he is survived by sisters, Wanda and husband Edward MacIntosh, Lower Sackville; Brenda, Halifax; Paula and husband Tim Wells, Calgary, Alta.; nephews, Mark MacIntosh and Jordan Gracie. He was predeceased by paternal grandparents, Samuel and Louise (Sampson) Gracie; maternal grandparents, Charles and Mabel (Bona) Pottie; a brother in infancy. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Wednesday in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlour. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday, November 20, in Holy Guardian Angels Church, West L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Gracie family will be gratefully appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

May 13, 1998
GAGNON (Sampson), Joan Mary Bernadette - 50, Edmonton, Alta., formerly of L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., died May 11, 1998, in Sturgeon Community Hospital, Edmonton. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Bertram and Mary (Mombourquette) Sampson. Surviving are her husband, George Joseph; daughter, Renee; son, Jared, both at home; brothers, Jerry, New Minas; Jim, Mount Uniacke. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday in Connelly-McKinley Ltd., Edmonton. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society.

Friday, April 12, 2002
GAGNON, Ambrose Gerard - 36, L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., died Thursday, April 11, 2002, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Sydney, he was a son of Marcel and Emerise (LeBlanc) Gagnon, L'Ardoise. He was a cook and a member of Holy Guardian Angels Parish, L'Ardoise. He is survived by sisters, Madeline (Ewan) MacDonald, L'Ardoise; Genevieve Gagnon, Halifax; brother, Bernard (Shelley), L'Ardoise; five nephews; step-grandmother, Virginia Gagnon, L'Ardoise. He was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Leonil and Evangeline; paternal grandparents, Theofille and Simonne Gagnon. No visitation by request. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held in Holy Guardian Angels Parish Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations to Canadian Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Wednesday, September 25, 2002
GRANT, Rose Ann - 76, Halifax, died September 13, 2002, at home with her husband and three of her nieces at her bedside. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Maurice Sampson and Rebecca (Bona) (Sampson) Pottie. For 28 years she and George resided in Port Hawkesbury where they enjoyed the company of many friends until relocating to Halifax one year ago. Rose Ann was an avid bingo player and strong supporter of the liberal party. She will be remembered as a vibrant individual who accepted everyone just as they are. Besides her husband, Captain George Grant, she is survived by sister, Mary Sampson, Dartmouth; half-brother, Cyril Pottie, Halifax; half-sister, Bernadette Duffy, Chezzetcook; brother-in-law, Harold Hanson, Bedford; niece, Elizabeth (Garnet) Sampson, Sydney. She will always be remembered as "Godmother" by her nieces, Juanita (Michael) Healy, Dartmouth; Deborah (Jay) Campbell, Calgary; Robyn (Ron) Peterson, Cambridge. She was "Aunt Rose" to Luc (Annie) Bigaouette, Richard (Danielle) Bigaouette, Ann (Udo) Stundner and Marie-Helene Roy, all of Montreal. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sister, Evangeline Hanson and an infant brother. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 28, in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Father John MacIntyre officiating. Ashes will be scattered at sea near the L'Ardoise Harbour immediately following the service. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Nov 19, 2002
GAGNON, Anne Lorraine - 75, L'Ardoise, passed away November 19, 2002, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Mombourquette) Gagnon. She is survived by daughters, Anne Gagnon, Dartmouth; Bertha (Mrs. William Martell), Lower Sackville; Elaine (Mrs. Arthur Pottie), Darlene Pottie, Donna (Mrs. Russell Pottie), Mary (Mrs. Hilary Taylor), all of L'Ardoise; sons, Joseph, Calgary, Alta.; Alexander (Anne), Roger (Linda), both of Lower Sackville; Gerard, Rene, both of River Bourgeois; sisters, Mrs. Katherine Somme, Toronto; Virginia Gagnon, L'Ardoise; 16 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Gean Gagnon; three sons; a daughter in infancy; sister, Rose; brothers, Bernard, Charlie, Francis. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 23, in Holy Guardian Angel Parish, L'Ardoise, Rev. J. J. MacIntyre officiating. Burial of ashes to follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to L'Ardoise Medical Clinic. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C. H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at: c.h.boudreau@ns.sympatico.ca

Thursday, December 11, 2003
GARDINER, Rose Myrtle - 76, New Waterford, died December 9, 2003. Born in Lingan, she was a daughter of the late William and Alice (Taylor) Burke. Rose enjoyed playing cards. She was extremely fond of her nieces and nephews. She is survived by sister, Rita (Edward) Grace. She was predeceased by her husband, James "Buddy"; one son and three brothers in infancy; sisters, Henrietta, Angeline, Maida, Ruby, Alice, Ellen and Obeline; brothers, Mickey, Emmett, Mannie and Sonny. No visitation. Funeral mass 11 a.m. Friday in Mount Carmel Church, Father Donald MacGillivray officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. basilr@vjmcgillivray.com

Thursday, March 31, 2005
GAGNON, Joseph Ralph - 66, Stellarton, formerly of L'Ardoise, died Tuesday, March 29, 2005, in Aberdeen Regional Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Theophile and Simone (Tremblay) Gagnon. Surviving are his stepmother, Virginia Gagnon, Richmond Villa, St. Peter's; three sisters, three brothers, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one sister and one brother. No visitation. Funeral mass will be held in Holy Guardian Angel Roman Catholic Church, L'Ardoise, with burial in the parish cemetery, both at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Donations in memory of Joseph may be made to a charity of one's choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com