Oct 9, 1970
Amos Peter Landry, 64, Lower L'Ardoise, died at St. Rita Hospital, Sydney, Thursday. H is survived by his wife, Lena (Barrette), four sons; George, Montreal; Robert, Halifax; Paul and Michael, at home; three daughters, Mary, Montreal; Ann, Halifax and Linda, at home. He is also survived by three sisters; Evelyn (Mrs. Henry Landry), Halifax; Genevieve (Mrs. Henry Adamson), Lower L'Ardoise; and Jane (Mrs. Clarence McGrath), Quebec, and one brother, Jeffrey, Lower L'Ardoise.

Friday September 15, 1972
Rockdale - Mrs. Murdock Landry, 56, of Rockdale, Richmond County, died Thursday at St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. The former Alice Isobel Landry, daughter of Mrs. Mary (Barrett) Landry and the late Harold Landry. She is survived by her mother; two daughters, Barbara (Mrs. Bill Peacock), Rockdale; Lynn (Mrs. Victor Stone), Lynch's River; three grandchildren, three sisters, Sadie (Mrs. Everett Wambolt), Halifax; Agnes (Mrs. Milton Hemphill), Dartmouth; Margaret (Mrs. Allan McPherson) Antigonish; one brother, Arthur Landry, Halifax. The body has been transferred from the Curry Funeral Home to the family residence in Rockdale. Requiem Mass will be Sunday at 10:30 a.m. from Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Tuesday July 15, 1975
Rockdale, Mrs. Mary 'Minnie' S. Landry, 87, died Monday at Richmond Villa. Born in Rockdale she was the former Minnie S. Berrett daughter of Gabriel and Nancy Landry Berrett. Surviving are 3 daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Allan McPherson), Antigonish; Agnes (Mrs. Melton Hemphill), Dartmouth; Sadie (Mrs. Everett Wambolt) and one son Arthur, both of Halifax; 24 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry, three daughters. The body is at the parish centre of Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, where funeral service will be held Wednesday. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Thursday Apr 8, 1976
St. Peter's - Henry Landry, 64, of Three Island Cover, Died Tuesday. Born in Rockdale he was the son of the late Felix and Lucy (Muise) Landry. Moving to Halifax in 1927, he worked with Purdy Brothers until 1941, when he joined the Halifax Fire Department. He remained with the department until his retirement in 1971. Mr. Landry was a member of St. Stephen's Parish and the Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife, the former Evelyn Landry, a daughter Lorraine (Mrs. Roland Johnson), Lower Sackville; four sons, Daniel, Summerside, P.E.I.; Pat, Roy and Lawrence, all of Halifax; three sisters; Mrs. Rita Peters, Mrs. Mary Samspon and Mrs. Melinda Lafford, all of Halifax and nine grandchildren. The body is at L'Ardoise Parish Centre, where service will take place 10 a.m. Friday, Rev, G. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Wednesday, February 21, 1979
Sampsonville, William A. Landry. 71, of Sampsonville, died Mon in St. Rita Hospital. Born in Sampsonville he was a son of the late Freeman and Catherine (Briand) Landry. Prior to his retirement he was employed with Alex Morrison Funeral Services and previous to that had worked for many years as a cook at the Cosy Corner Restaurant St. Peter's and with Mindamar Metals and Sterling. Surviving are his wife, the former Gertrude Fougere, a son, Douglas, Sampsonville; a sister, Alice (Mrs. Charles Robertson), Sampsonville; three brothers, Raymond, Grand Greve, Ernest and Abe, both of Sampsonville. He was predeceased by three sisters, Josephine, and two infants. The body is at the home of his son. Funeral will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in St. Peter's Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Peter's Medical Centre or any charity.

Monday, June 11, 1979
St. Peter's - Edward Joseph Landry, 86, of St. Peter's died Friday in St. Ann Hospital, Arichat. Born in Petit de Grat, he was a son of the late Lamone and Setia (Lewis) Landry. He was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. surviving are his wife, the former Sophie Taylor; three sons, Leonard, Pictou; Ernest, West Arichat; Edward, at home; four daughters, Edna (Mrs. Willie Burkey), West L'Ardoise; Mary Jane (Mrs. Albert Forrest), Arichat; Margaret (Mrs. Dan Allen MacLeod), Port Hood; Euna, Summerside, PEI; three brothers, Joe and Bennie, both of Summerside; Walter, Sydney; 15 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Eva J. Lewis, a sister Minnie. The body is at Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Funeral will be today at 9 a.m. in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Saturday July 18, 1981
Murdock Landry, 70, of Rockdale, died Thursday in St, Rita Hospital, Sydney, after an extended illness. Born in Rockdale he was a son of the late Isidore and Mary (Martell) Landry. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Peacock, Rockdale and Lynn (Mrs. Victor Stone), Lynch's River; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Lafford, St. Peter's and three brothers, Henry, Rockdale; Wilfred and John, both of Sydney. The body is in the L'Ardoise Funeral Home, L'Ardoise. Funeral Service will be 4 p.m. Sunday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, Rev. Clarence MacDonald officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery.

Monday Mar 12, 1984
Grand Greve – Mary Janice Landry, 43, of Grand Greve, Richmond County, died Sunday in Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in Rocky Bay, she was a daughter of the late Albert Clement and Mary Eva (Kehoe) Kehoe. She was a graduate of the Nova Scotia Teachers College and was active in many community organizations. She was past president of Richmond highland Dancing Association and a member of the Board of Directors of the Scotia Highland Dancers. She was a member of St. Peter’s Home and School Association and a lay reader of St. Peter’s Church. She is survived by her husband, Blair; two daughters, Marlene and Glenda; both at home; three sons, Ray, Jason and Blaine, all at home; a brother, James Kehoe, Sydney. The body is at the home in Grand Greve. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in St. Peter’s Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

January 15, 1986 - The Coastal Courier
John LaBelle - Glace Bay. John J. LaBelle, 69, 5 Queen Street, unwell the past two years, died at Sydney City Hospital on Saturday, January 04, 1986. Mr. LaBelle is survived by his wife the former Elizabeth Foley, a son Francis of Marion Bridge, three grandchildren and a great grandchild. He is also survived by his mother Mrs. Alexander LaBelle, a brother Clarence of Glace Bay, sisters Dorothy (Mrs. Clifford Davies) of Glace Bay and Marie (Mrs. Rannie Corbett) of Mississauga, Ontario. 
(John's LaBelle's father Alexander b. L'Ardoise Dec.17,1894)

July 27, 1992
LONGEEPEE, Albert Albany-83, Richmond Villa,St.Peter's, formerly of L'Ardoise,Richmond Co., died July 27, 1992, in Sydney Community Health Centre.Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Albany and Marian (Martell) Longeepee. He was employed at the Nova Scotia Sanatorium, Kentville, for 17 years, retiring in 1970. He was a resident of Richmond Villa since 1985. He is survived by three brothers, Leonard, Dan, both of L'Ardoise; George, Richmond Villa. He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth; two brothers, Jim, Edward. The body is in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home, visiting, 10a.m.-10p.m. today, 10a.m.-1:30p.m. Wednesday. Funeral will be 2p.m. Wednesday in Holy Guardian Angel Roman Catholic Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Erroll MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St.Peter's.

Sept 30, 1992
LANDRY, Mildred E. - 87, Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died September 28, 1992, in Moncton City Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Little Harbour, Richmond County, she was a daugther of the late Thomas and Margaret (Murphy) McGrath. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley (Mrs. Camille Boulet), L'Ardoise; three sons, Thomas, Riverview, N.B.; Raymond, Dartmouth; George, Germany; two sisters, Kate (Mrs. W.A. Sampson), Sackville; Agnes (Mrs. Gerald MacNeil), Spryfield; several grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Jeffrey S.; three brothers, Robert, Thomas, William; two sisters, Sarah Ann, Margaret Elizabeth. The body is in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home, visiting 2-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be Thursday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Oct.26,1992
Clarence Alexander LaBelle - 67, 611 Sterling Rd., Glace Bay, died October 25, 1992, in Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Alex and Susan (Rafferty) LaBelle. He was a member of St. Leo's Church, Glace Bay. He was employed with Cape Breton Development Corporation as an electrician in the Central Shops and retired from No. 26 Colliery Surface. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and active in bowling and golfing. He is survived by his wife, the former Rene Andrews; son, Mansie C., Glace Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Corbett, Oshawa, Ont.; Mrs. Dorothy Davis, Toronto; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, John.Visitation will be 2_4, 7_9 p.m. today in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Leo's Church, Rev. William DeCoursey officiating. Burial will be in St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay.
(John LaBelle's father Alexander b. L'Ardoise Dec.17,1894)

Oct 30, 1992
LeROUX, Catherine J. - 101, Rockdale, Richmond County, died October 28, 1992, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Rockdale, she was a daughter of the late Amos and Margaret (Poirier) Martell. She is survived by two sons, George, Halifax; John, Rockdale; brother, John, Boston, Mass.; sister, Eva Martell, Rockdale; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Isaac; seven sisters; five brothers. The body is in L`Ardoise Funeral Home, visiting 2-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in church cemetery. No flowers or food by request. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home.

Apr 6, 1993
LONGEEPEE, George Leo - 78, West L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died April 4, 1993, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in West L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Albany and Maxime (Martell) Longeepee. He was a veteran of the Second World War. He is survived by two brothers, Leonard, Dan, both of West L'Ardoise; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth; three brothers, James, Edward, Albert. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Palor. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Arrangements under the direction of Alex. A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

July 26, 1993
LANDRY, J. Arthur - 71, Halifax, died July 24, 1993, in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Rockdale, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Hilaire C. and Minnie (Barrett) Landry. He retired as maintenance superintendent at Mount Saint Vincent University after 21 years of service preceded by 19 years of employment with Moirs Limited. He is survived by his wife, the former Gertrude S. Pottie; two sons, Gary, Glenn, both of Halifax; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret MacPherson, Antigonish; Sadie (Mrs. Everett Wambolt), Halifax. He was predeceased by four sisters, Isabelle Landry, Agnes Hemphill, Viola Cormier, Christine Lavoie. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Rockingham, Rev. Donald Layden officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch.

Oct 18, 1993
LeRUE, Charles William - 74, L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died October 16, 1993, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Alex and Elizabeth (Mombourquette) LeRue. He was a veteran of the Second World War, as well as a fisherman and lumberman. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Eleanor Pottie; three sons, Wayne, Francis, Howard; daughter, Marie (Mrs. William Butler), Halifax; four sisters, Mrs. Virginia Gagnon, Annie (Mrs. Paul Gagnon), both of L'Ardoise; Rose (Mrs. Gerald Penny), Mrs. Catherine Somme, both of Ontario; five brothers, Bernard, Clem, Richard, Gerard, Alexander; three grandchildren; several nieces. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or any charity. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Dec 1, 1993
LONGEEPEE, Daniel Arme - 86, West L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died November 29, 1993, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in West L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Albany and Marian (Martell) Longeepee. He is survived by his wife, the former Anita Bona; six daughters, Mary (Mrs. Jude Burke), River Bourgeois; Margaret (Mrs. Billy Bona), L'Ardoise; Sylvia (Mrs. Ed Vlasblom), Carlton Place, Ont.; Ann, West L'Ardoise; Edna, Barbara, both of Halifax; three sons, George, Alex, Walter, all of Halifax; brother, Leonard, West L'Ardoise; 10 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Joseph; four brothers, Jim, Edward, Benny, George; sister, Elizabeth. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Holy Guardian Angel's Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Mar 30, 1994
LAFFORD, Virginia - 86, St. Peter's, Richmond County, died March 28, 1994, in Strait Richmond Hosptial, Evanston. Born in The Backlands of Rockdale, she was a daughter of the late Isodore and Mary (Martell) Landry. She is survived by four daughters, Kaye Smith, Halifax; Monica Sampson, L'Ardoise; Ann Carter, Sampsonville; Roberta Martell, Pondville; stepson, Fred Lafford, Halifax; stepdaughter, Elizabeth Lewen, Ottawa; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Henry I., Rockdale. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Patrick; daughter, Bernice Sampson; two stepsons, John, Robert; three brothers, John, Murdock, Wilfred. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rev. Francis Cameron officiating. Cremation to follow. Burial will be at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Ocean View Wild Life Museum Association or any charity.

Sept 17, 1994
LAWRENCE, Edward R. - 73, Halifax, died September 15, 1994, at home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Russell and Elizabeth Lawrence. He served in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserves from August 1941 until October 1945 on various ships on overseas convoy duty. He was later employed at HMC Dockyard for 31 years until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of Scotia Branch Legion. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Gracie, Lower L'Ardoise; son, Kerry, Prospect; two daughters, Dale, Herring Cove; Carol (Mrs. John MacDonald), Cow Bay; four grandchildren; two brothers, James, Halifax; Harold, Collingwood; sister, Marion (Mrs. Bob Woodgate), Halifax. He was predeceased by four brothers, William, Albert, George, Russell; four sisters, Hazel, Vera, Imo, Ella. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive visitors 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax, where a memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. 

Apr 4, 1995
LAWRENCE, Freeman - 90, 368 Brookside St., Glace Bay, died April 3, 1995, in Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in 1904, in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Freeman and Victoria (Martell) Lawrence. He retired from the S&L Railway in 1969, after 44 years of service. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Catherine MacAdam; daughters, Shirley, Rosemarie (Mrs. Harvey McCormick), Mary (Mrs. Bruce Cathcart), Glace Bay; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brother, Elias, Glace Bay; sister, Angeline Slade, Sydney. He was predeceased by brothers, Walter, Joseph; sisters, Mary, Margaret; two children in infancy. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, in Curry's Funeral Home, 140 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Anthony's Church. Burial in St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay. Donations to any charity.

May 5, 1995
LeRUE, Theresa Agnes - 62, L'Ardoise, died May 4, 1995, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Placid and Sophie (Evong) Roach. Surviving are her husband, Gorden; sons, Dean, Aylesford; Gary, L'Ardoise; Bernard, River Bourgeois; daughters, Mrs. Brenda Johnson, Cole Harbour; Darlene, Dartmouth; Betty (Mrs. Alan Christian), Milford; Mona (Mrs. Neil Howse), L'Ardoise; Donna (Mrs. Warren Cavanaugh), Martinique; brother, Lockie, Rockdale; sisters, Mrs. Catherine Laben, West L'Ardoise; Mrs. Beatrice Taylor, Sarah (Mrs. Lavin Richards), St. Peter's; May (Mrs. Clifford Mombourquette), Halifax; Jane (Mrs. Carl Croft), Rockdale; 17 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by sisters, Elizabeth Bona, Jane in infancy; brother, Louis. Visitation 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday in L'Ardoise Funeral Parlour. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Robert Donnelly officiating. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Nov 24, 1995
LeRUE, Bernard Joseph - 70, L'Ardoise, died November 23, 1995, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Alex and Elizabeth (Mombourquette) LeRue. Surviving are brothers, Alexander, Clem, Richard, Gerard, L'Ardoise; sisters, Catherine, Virginia, Annie, L'Ardoise; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Francis, Charlie; sisters, Rose, Margaret. Visitation 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Funeral Parlour. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angels Church. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise.

Jan.26,1996
LaFOND, Jane Elizabeth - 87, Halifax, died January 24, 1996, in Saint Vincent's Guest House, Halifax. Born in Rockdale, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Amable and Leonie Pottie. For many years she was a cook
at both St. Agnes and St. Mary's parishes. Surviving are sons, Frederick, Dartmouth; Robert, Halifax; Ian, Sackville; daughters, Eva (Mrs. Hank Silver), Aileen (Mrs. Thomas Gale), Ontario; Valerie (Mrs. Ernest Moore), Mount Uniacke; sister, Victoria (Mrs. Bert Brown), Halifax; brother, Murdock, Ontario; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur; brother, Fred; sisters, Irene Graham, Alice MacNeil, Margaret Cote, May Hollett, three in infancy Mary, Victoria, Mary. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Basilica, Spring Garden Road, Halifax. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Feb 14, 1996
LeROUX, John Vernon - 72, Halifax, died February 13, 1996, in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Isaac and Catherine (Martell) LeRoux. He was employed with Camp Hill Medical Centre, HMC Dockyard and retired from Stora Forest Industries. Surviving are brother, George and wife Muriel LeRue, Halifax; aunt, Eva Martell, L'Ardoise; nephews, Gordon, Dartmouth; Michael, Lower Sackville; nieces, Kay (Mrs. Clyde Flinn), Ottawa; Annette (Mrs. James Deagle), Halifax. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Bayers Road, Rev. Raymond March officiating. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations to The Lung Association.

Mar 28,  1996
LANDRY, Elizabeth Ann - 92, Richmond Villa, St. Peter's, formerly of Rockdale, died March 27, 1996, in the villa. Born in Arichat, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Scanlon) David. She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Parish, L'Ardoise. Surviving are sons, Alfred, Leo, Rockdale; Mabbie, Sydney; daughter, Mrs. Della Stone, Rockdale; sisters, Rose (Mrs. Clyde Sampson), Rockdale; Mrs. Cecile Boudreau, Arichat; brother, Joseph David, Arichat; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, James A.; infant son, James Arthur; brothers, Dominique, Amadee, Alzaire; sisters, Mary Louise, Delima, Evangeline. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Friday, in L'Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to W.B. Kingston Memorial Clinic, L'Ardoise. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home.

Wednesday, November 20, 1996
Joseph E. Landry 81, St. Peter's, died November 18, 1996 in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Sampsonville, he was a son of the late Simon and Angeline (Briand) Landry. He was a veteran of the Second World War and was a member pf the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 47, St. Peter's. Surviving are his sons, Keats, John, Sampsonville; Luke, Truro; Gordon, St. Peter's; daughters, Olga (Mrs. James Burke); Genevieve (Mrs. Joseph Stone); Shirley (Mrs. Clifford Carter), Sampsonville; Pauline (Mrs. Charles Fougere) French Cove; 23 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; brothers, Charlie, Montreal; Elias, St. Peter's; sisters, Della (Mrs. Albert Landry) River Bourgeois; Lillian (Mrs. Warren Cope), St. Peter's; Jean, Hudson, Mass. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Dorothy Burke; son Clarence; brothers Sylvester, Vincent, and 2 in infancy. Visitation 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Peters Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Francis Cameron officiating. Burial in parish cemetery.

June 2, 1997
LANDRY, Sophia - 92, Halifax, died May 31, 1997, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Infirmary Site. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Angelic (Berthier) Taylor. She moved to Halifax at the age of 19 and remained until her death. Surviving are daughter, Hazel Lacey, Halifax; sons, James, Raymond, Halifax; brother, James, L'Ardoise; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Alexander; brothers, Fred, William, Hilary; sisters, Mary Jane, Emma Evong, Joan Briand; a brother and sister in infancy. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

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LEVY, Edward Joseph - 72, L'Ardoise, formerly of Halifax, died June 19,1997, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Halifax, he waas a son of the late Percy and Gertrude (Adams) Levy. He was educated at St. Patrick's High School and Saint Mary's Universitv. He taught for 35 years in Kentville, Halifax, Musquodoboit Harbour and Herring Cove. He specialized for many years in  teaching French. Surviving are his wife, the former  Irene  Sampson; sons, Paul, Stephen, Windsor Ont.; Peter, Nelson B.C.; Christophter, London, Ont.; Michael, Ryan, Halifax; daughters, Anne,  Toronto;  Carol,  Halifax;  sister, June, Halifax. He was predeceased by sister, Shirley;  half-sister, Dorothy·; half-brother, John. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. There will be no visitation. Memorial service 10 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre  officiating.  Burial  in  Mount Calvary Cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation of  Nova Scotia.

Sept 13, 1997
LAWRENCE, Elias (Lefty) - 78, 8 Birch St., Glace Bay, died September 11, 1997, in Glace Bay Health Care Corp., South Street. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Freeman and Victoria (Martell) Lawrence. In his younger years, he was a ball player and sport fisherman. He was a member of St. Anthony's Parish male choir. Surviving are his wife, the former Edith C. Boutilier; sons, David, Halifax; Howard, Michael, Glace Bay; daughters, Yvonne Boone, Houston, Texas; Valerie MacPhee, Fredericton, N.B.; Dale Vedlin, Ontario; Cynthia Sawtzky, Australia; Miriam, Vancouver; Rhonda Lynn Ellsworth, Dartmouth; sister, Angeline Slade, Sydney; 12 grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Walter, Freeman, Joseph; sisters, Margaret, Mary. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in Curry Funeral Home, 140 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday in St. Anthony's Church, Rev. Jake Andrea officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to any charity.

Jan 8, 1998
LANDRY, Dorothy Virginia (Dora) - 98, passed away at Marycrest Seniors Residence, Peterborough, Ont., December 27, 1997. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Martin and Justine (Boucher) Campbell. She was predeceased by her husband, Fabian; daughters, Dorothy, Joan (Mrs. William Gartlan). She is survived by sons, Vincent and wife Connie, Dartmouth; Cyril and Mary, Peterborough, Ont.; Martin and Lorraine, Kelowna, B.C.; Leo and Marlene, Kitchener, Ont.; daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Vernon Keating), Peterborough; Marie, Halifax, (wife of the late Raymond Armstrong). Dorothy is survived by sister, Theresa (Mrs. Cyril Myatt), Tallahassee, Fla.; brother, Fillie, L'Ardoise. She was predeceased by brothers, Henry, Cornelius, Leonard, Lawrence, James; sisters, Bertha, Cecilia, Mary (Minnie). She was a loving grandmother of 36 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all her family. Funeral mass was held December 31 in St. Alphonsus Church. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Sept 21, 1998
LeBLANC, Evangeline - 85, St. Peter's, died September 20, 1998, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Ste. Marie de Kent, N.B., she was a daughter of the late Pierre and Colestie (Colette) Cormier. For many years she was a resident of Seaview. She was a member of St. John the Baptist's Parish, River Bourgeois, and most recently a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, St. Peter's. Surviving are daughters, Yvonne (Cedric) Sampson, St. Peter's; Florence (Keats) Landry, Alfreda (Basil) Samson, Rita (John) Fougere, and Doris Carter, all of Sampsonville; Emerise (Marcel) Gagnon, L'Ardoise; Alice (Bill) Malcolm, Kempt Road, Richmond Co.; sons, Leo (Clare) LeBlanc, North York, Ont.; Norman (Louise) LeBlanc, St. Peter's; sisters, Elsie LeBlanc, Worcester, Mass.; Irene LeBlanc, Ste. Antonie, N.B.; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonil; grandchildren, Norman Samson, Holly Fougere, Dale LeBlanc and Rubin LeBlanc; son-in-law, Finley Carter; nine brothers and sisters. Visitation will be held today from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Francis Cameron officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations to Strait Richmond Hospital; Kingston Memorial Clinic, L'Ardoise, or to any charity.

Sept. 21, 1998; page B15
LINLOFF, Jean Helen - 79, Lower L'Ardoise, died in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, on September 20, 1998. Born in River Bourgeois, on January 28, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Jeffrey and Bertha (Bouchard) Landry. She worked for many years in St. Peter's and Halifax. She was a member of Holy Guardian Angel Parish, L'Ardoise. She will be sadly missed by her son, Edward; daughter, Hazel (Mrs. Alex Sampson), both of Lower L'Ardoise; brothers, Hector (Dilia), St. Peter's; Everett (Honor), Barrie, Ont.; Leger (Marie), East Bay; Cyril (Marjorie), Halifax; Alcantra (Dorothy), River Bourgeois; sisters, Gelene (Fred) Dorey, River Bourgeois; Annette Ling, Charlottetown; Grace Melanson, Ashmore, Digby Co.; Anne Sladden, Halifax. She is also survived by grandchildren, Colleen and Conrad, Port Hawkesbury; Charmaine (Mrs. Michael Kemp), Lower L'Ardoise; Kevin and Jason, both of Yellowknife; Krista, St. John., N.B.; Scott and Gillian, Lower L'Ardoise; three great-grandchildren, Jenna, Jordan and Taylor; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry; brothers, Guy and Albert; sister, Louise Muir; daughter-in-law, Cecile Linloff. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 26, at 2 p.m. in Holy Guardian  Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Family flowers only.Donations may  be made to Doctor William B. Kingston Memorial Clinic, L'Ardoise, or the Home of the Guardian Angel, 6345 Coburg Rd., Halifax, NS B3H 2A4. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Jan 20, 1999
LAFFORD, Frederick E. (Fred) - 78, Halifax, died January 19, 1999, at home. Born in Grande Greve, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Robert P. and Catherine (Shea) Lafford. He served overseas during the Second World War. He was a longtime employee of Canadian National Railroad, serving 45 years. Following retirement, he became very active in volunteer work. His main interests included a love of hunting and fishing. He was extremely fond of animals. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruby Bearns; sisters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Jim Lewin), Ottawa; Ann (Mrs. Charles Carter), St. Peter's, Richmond Co.; Roberta (Mrs. Donald Martell), Pondville; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, John, Robert; sisters, Catherine, Bernice. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service at a later date. Donations to SPCA.

Jan. 28, 1999; page C18
LANDRY, Sophia - 93, St. Peter's, died January 27, 1999, in Richmond Villa, St. Peter's. Born in Point Michaud, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Mombourquette) Taylor. Surviving are son, Edward, St. Peter's; daughter, Margaret (Mrs. Dan Allan MacLeod), Port Hood; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister, Mrs. Minnie Masters, Dartmouth; brother, Charlie, Gracieville. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward; brothers, Alex, Peter; sister, Sarah. Visitation 2-9 p.m. today and Friday in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Francis Cameron officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.

Nov. 20, 2000
LeRUE, Annie Mae - 76, Rockdale, Richmond Co., died November 17, 2000, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Ned and Annie (Barret) Mombourquette. Surviving are her husband, Harry; son, Gerald, Rockdale; sisters, Theresa Johnson, Halifax; Laura Fogardy, Alberta, B.C.; Elizabeth Roy, St. Peter's; brothers, Albert, L'Ardoise; Dan, Halifax; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by sisters, Lillian Ellis, Agnes Campbell, Margaret MacAvoy; brothers, Paul, Felix. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Holy Guardian Angel Parish Funeral Home, L'Ardoise. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Guardian Angel Catholic Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.

Dec. 16, 2000
LANDRY (Rehberg), Sarah - Halifax, passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2000, after a lengthy illness. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Michael and Saraphin (Briand) Rehberg. She was a member of St. Mary's Parish. Surviving are daughters, Sheila (Mrs. Gerald Noade), Cambridge; Barbara (Mrs. Lloyd Hartlen), Waverley; Marilyn (Mrs. John Fitzgerald), Montreal; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters, Mrs. Blanche Martin, Mrs. Ada Barrett, Mrs. Margaret Sampson, Mrs. Delia Bolduc. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred Landry; daughter, Cecilia. The body has been cremated. A memorial mass will take place 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, in Saint Mary's Basilica, Halifax with private burial to follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity

Mar 3, 2001  
LERUE, JOSEPH HARRY _ 92, L'Ardoise, died March 3, 2001 in the Strait Richmond Hospital in Evanston. Born in L'Ardoise, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Martell) LeRue. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by a son, Gerald (Betty), L'Ardoise; five grandchildren; eight great_grandchildren; seven nephews; three nieces. He was predeceased by brothers, Elias, Charlie, Wallace, Johnnie; sisters, Mary LeRue, Elizabeth Berthier. Funeral Mass will be celebrated from the Holy Guardian Angel Church in L'Ardoise, today at 11 a.m. with Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial to follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Memorial donations can be made to the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat.

July 11, 2001
LANDRY, Henery Isadore - 92, Rockdale, passed away July 9, 2001, in Richmond Villa, St. Peter's. He was a son of the late Isadore and Mini Landry. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughters, Mary Kathleen (Mrs. Wayne Bona) and Sharon (Mrs. Stephen McNeil); also grandsons, John Bona and Brandon Landry-McNeil. He was predeceased by his brothers, Wilfred, Murdock, John and sister, Virginia (Lafford). Henery spent most of his life fishing. He also enjoyed hunting and trapping. He was a strong willed and determined man who lived beyond the years most had given him. However, his long fight with ill health eventually came to an end, may he rest in peace. He will be laid to rest in L'Ardoise Funeral Home, today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angel Church, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Donations may be made in his name to the Richmond Villa Activity Fund or a charity of your choice.

Monday, October 27, 2003
LERUE, George Alfred - 86, Halifax, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2003, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII, surrounded by his family. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Isaac and Catherine "Katie" (Martell) LeRoux. He spent his childhood in Cape Breton. George was a veteran of the Second World War. Throughout his life, George had been employed as a cabinetmaker for various businesses and later was self-employed. Later in life, George had also served with the Corps of Commissionaires. George will be fondly remembered for his sense of humour, his quick wit, and his love for his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to play cards and enjoyed watching baseball. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Muriel (Shute) LeRue. He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Annette Deagle (James), Timberlea, and Kay Flinn, Ottawa, Ont.; his sons Mike (Betty) LeRue, Lower Sackville, and Gordon (Sheila) LeRue, Lawrencetown; grandchildren, Paula LeRue-Walker (Mark), Cindy LeRue, Betty-Ann Marriott (Grant), Krissy Flinn, Michael (Michelle) LeRue, Jennifer Flinn (Jasson), and Kassandra Deagle; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Marriott and Tyler George LeRue; special aunt, Eva Martell. George was predeceased by his parents; brother, John LeRoux; son-in-law, Clyde Flinn. The LeRue family will receive friends and family today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Msgr. William Wamboldt, on Tuesday, October 28, at 12 noon in St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Bayers Road, Halifax. Interment will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The family would appreciate remembrances to IWK Health Centre Foundation, 5850/5980 University Ave., P.O. Box 3070, Halifax, NS B3J 3G9. On-line condolences may be made at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
 

Wednesday, May 5, 2004
LAPLANTE (Monbourquette), Eva Marie "Marion" - 64, Halifax, left us peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2004, from the Palliative Care Unit of the VG Site, QEII. Born in Three Island, Cape Breton, she was the eldest daughter of Annie Mae (Martell) and the late Dennis Joseph Monbourquette. She was a ward aid at the VG Site, QEII, where she retired from in 1994, with 35 years service. She was a member of St. Mary's Basilica. She is survived by her daughter and best friend, Therese (Mrs. Randy Crowe); brother, David; sisters, Gloria Frosst, Halifax; Leona Gilbert, River Bourgeois; Denise, Dartmouth; Sandra Morrison, Aldergrove, B.C.; grandson, Randy Jr.; granddaughter, Christina; great-grandson, Spencer. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. today, in St. Mary's Basilica, Halifax, Father John Williams officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Palliative Care Wing 7A of the VG Site, QEII, 1278 Tower Rd., Halifax, N.S. B3H 2Y9. Marion will be sadly missed by family and all who knew her. Rest in peace
 

Tuesday, September 14, 2004
LUCIANO, Angeline M. "Angie" - 75, Halifax, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2004, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Existe and Florriene (Sampson) Peters. A long-time member of St. Joseph's Parish, Angie was a devoted wife and loving mother. She is survived by her husband, Maurice; sons, Tony, Stephen (Donalda), Russell (partner Ann); daughters, Gloria, Sandra (David Evans), Wendy, Joanne (Saleen Luciano-Toulany), Pauline (Jimmy Doyle); many grandchildren; brothers, Gerrard, George; sisters, Emeline Gerrior, Jean Rochette, and Marjorie; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Charlie, Joseph, Sylvester, Quentin, and James. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral mass will be held at 12 noon Thursday, September 16, in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, corner of Gottingen and Russell streets, Father Lorne MacDonald officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Lung Association of Nova Scotia. E-mail condolences to: snowfh@alderwoods.com 

November 2, 2004
Leeds, Dorothy P. (Briand) - 78, of Novalea Drive, passed away on November 3, 2004 at the QEII Hospital with her family at her bedside. Born on December 4, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Rennie) and Freeman Briand. She is survived by her children William (Ricky) who has been her main caregiver and with whom she resided; Robert, Dartmouth; Carol Stothart (Bill), Windsor, Ont.; Donna O'Neill (Frank), Dartmouth; and Jeanette Leeds, Halifax; grandchildren, Cheryl Leeds, Philip Shea, Shawn (Louise) and Jason (Deb) Stothart, Windsor, Ont., and Nicole Nauffts (Derek); and great-grandchildren, Natasha Russell, Ryan Leeds, Amanda and Jessica Richard-Shea, Samantha Shea and Emily Nauffts. Besides her parents, Dorothy was predeceased by her husband William; son Randolph (Randy); brothers, Alex, Arthur (Timmie), Tom, George, Walter, Billie (in childhood); sisters; Bertha Casey, Agnes Murray, and two sisters in infancy. Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, November 6 at St. Stephen's Church on Robie St. and Normandy Drive, with Father Gilbert Bertrand officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the staff of the QEII, 8.4 for their thoughtfullness and care of our Mother, especially Dr. Suen. 

January 25, 2005
LeROUX, Claire Jacqueline - 75, West L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., Cape Breton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2005, in Richmond Villa, St. Peter's. Born on April 7, 1929 in Chicoutimi, Que., she was a daughter of the late Théophile and Simonne (Tremblay) Gagnon. She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Parish, L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., Cape Breton. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Claire is survived by her husband, Alexander, West L'Ardoise; daughters, Simonne (Barry) MacNeil, Port Hawkesbury; Yvonne (Don) Wood, Elmsdale; Lucienne (Ray) Matheson, Petrolia, Ont.; son, Michael, West L'Ardoise; grandchildren, Janine and Jamie MacNeil, Donald, Adam and Nadine Wood, Danielle and Stephanie Matheson; sisters, Rita, West L'Ardoise; Anna (Clem) LeRoux, L'Ardoise; Theresa Brandal, Port Hawkesbury; brothers, Roger (Rita), Quebec; Marcel (Emerise), West L'Ardoise; Gaston, L'Ardoise; Joseph, Stellarton. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brother, Paul. Funeral arrangements are by Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation by request. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday, January 26, at 2 p.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, L'Ardoise, with Rev. Barrett Clare-Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Holy Guardian Angels Parish cemetery at a later date. Donations in Claire's memory may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association.
 

July 27, 2007
LIGHTIZER, Edward Jeffrey - 87, L'Ardoise, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 26, 2007. Born in L'Ardoise on December 9, 1919, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Sampson) Lightizer. Edward was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110, L'Ardoise. A veteran of the Second World War, Edward proudly displayed his many war service medals at every opportunity. He would often go into the schools to bring history alive with his presence and stories of the war. Edward revisited Holland on several occasions where he was always received with warmth and admiration for his contribution towards their freedom. He spent several more years in Europe after the war and then worked on the survey boats until he retired. Edward was predeceased by brother, George, and sisters, Florence Marcoux, Dot Harris, Mildred Mombourquette, and Elizabeth "Betty" Sampson. Surviving are brothers, Cornelius (Janine), Dartmouth; Arthur (Margaret), Lower Sackville; sister, Marina (A.B. Inglis), Halifax, and many nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by all, including his brother-in-law and lifelong friend, Richard Sampson. Cremation has taken place. Visitation Monday, July 30 from 12-9 p.m. in L'Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral services Tuesday, July 31, at 10 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Church. Burial to follow in L'Ardoise parish cemetery, Rev. Barrett Clare Johnson officiating. Donations in Edward's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peters.
 

Mar 12, 2008
LANDRY, Donald George - 1947-2008. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Don Landry on March 12, 2008, in Montreal, Que., after a lengthy battle with illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Serena (Peters) Landry. He is survived by his brothers, Cyril (Kaye), Joe (Rita), Gerry (Helen), Rick (Marge); his sister, Sharon (Thanasis), and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He will be deeply missed. Visitation took place in Les Salons Funéraires Guay from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, and will be held again from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today. A service will be in Holy Family Parish, 1001 Oka Rd., Deux-Montagnes, on Saturday, March 15. Reception to follow in Holy Family Hall.