Bras d'Or Gazette         1 March, 1899
The community mourns the death of an estimable young man in the person of Mr. Joseph Pottie. The deceased who has been ill for some time, was respected by all who knew him and his early death call forth the sympathy of the community for his mourning relatives and friends.
Death Record: Joseph Pate, 25, years old, d. Jan. 30, 1899, bur. Feb. 1, 1899, s/o Remi Pate & Victoire Maillet, Witness: Adolphe Mombourquette, James Barreu, others

Aug 1, 1966
L'Ardoise- Funeral services will be held here today for Mrs. Annie Peters, 87, widow of Joseph Peters. Requiem high mass will be at Guardian Angel church at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Born in L Ardoise, she lived in Sydney and the last 13 years with a daughter, Mrs. Herb Lapholder. Surviving are three sons. Thomas, L'Ardoise; Alex and John, Sydney; seven daughters, Mrs. Cecil Smith, and Alvina, Halifax; Mrs, Constance Samson, Hamilton; Mrs. Fabian Brian, L'Ardoise; Mrs. Lapholder and Mrs. Hubert Petitpas, Sydney. The Body is at the Fabian Briand residence, L'Ardoise. 

Aug 25, 1969 
Felix Leo Pottie 71, of West L'Ardoise, Richmond County, was buried in L'Ardoise Aug. 20, following funeral service in Church of the Guardian Angel, L'Ardoise. He died Aug. 17 in Sydney Hospital. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Rose Martell; four daughters, Teresa (Mrs. Nelson Gervais), Aylmer, Que.; Louise (Mrs. Allister Pottie), West L'Ardoise; Bernice, (Mrs. Allan Drake), Dartmouth; Rose (Mrs. Andre Simard), L'Assumption, Que.; six sons, Leo, Charles, Edmond, Edward, of L'Ardoise; LeRoy and Nelson at home; 44 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mar 9, 1970 
George I. Pottie, of West L'Ardoise, was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery Friday, following funeral services in Holy Guardian Angels Church, West L'Ardoise. He died March 3 at his home. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isidore Pottie. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Yvonne; two daughters, Miss Cecilla Pottie, Rockdale; Jan (Mrs. Walter Martell), Halifax; eight sons, Andre, Montreal; Richard, Berwick; Francis, Victor, Joseph and Leroy at home; Louchie and Cyril in Halifax; a brother, Fred, West L'Ardoise. Three daughters, Margaret Jane, Anne Jane and Annie Rose, A sister, Cassie and a brother, Clancey, are dead. 

Apr 20, 1968
Charles Edwin Pottie, 40, L'Ardoise was buried there following funeral service at Holy Guardian Angel Church with Rev A.A. McKinnon officating. Born in L'Ardoise the son of Elizabeth and the late Michael S. Pottie. Surviving besides his mother, ar two brothers Allister and Maxwell, both of L'Ardoise; four sisters, Dorris (Mrs. Floyd C. Votaw), California; Eva (Mrs, Keith Lohnes), and Helen (Mrs. Joseph Cotswell), both of Lakeside; Monica (Mrs. Bernard Gareau), Dartmouth.

Mar 15, 1971 
Charles R. Pottie, 92, was buried in L'Ardoise Cemetery after funeral service. Surviving are four daughters, Christina (Mrs. Francis Pottie), Halifax; Eleanor (Mrs. Charles LeRue), L'Ardoise; Beatrice (Mrs. Joseph Gracie), Halifax; Theresa (Mrs. Harry Carpenter), Quebec; four sons; Fred, Halifax; Alonzo, Ontario; James, Antigonish and Gordon, Halifax, and several grandchildren. His wife, the former Mabel Bona predeceased him.

February 23, 1987
Rebecca Pottie West L'Ardoise, Cape Breton-Rebecca Pottie, 81, of West L'Ardoise, died Monday in Richmond Villa, St. Peters. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, Richmnod Co., she was the daughter of the late Willam and Maria (Martell) Bona. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Roseanne Grant, Port Hawkesbury; Bernadette Duffy, Harrietsfield; Virginia Sampson, Halifax; a son, Cyril. Lower Sackville; a stepdaughter, Mary Pottie, and a stepson, Willam Pottie, both of West L'Ardoise; a sister, Mary Boudreau, Lower L'Ardoise; a brother Ned Bona, Rockdale; an adopted daughter, Elizabeth Sampson, West L'Ardoise; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Maurice Sampson; her second husband Henry R. Pottie; a daughter Evangeline Hanson, an infant son; three sisters, two brothers and an infant granddaughter. The body is in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Basil Boudreau officiating. Burial will be in L'Ardoise Cemetery.

Friday May 29, 1987
Quinten Robert Peters, 41, of 79 Jackson, Road, Dartmouth, died Thursday at Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Lower L’Ardoise, Cape Breton, He was the son of Existe and Florence (Sampson) Peters. At the time of his death, he was employed with Capitol Stores in Halifax, and was a former employee of IGA. He was a member of St. Clement’s Parish and the Independent Order of Foresters. He was a coach with the north Dartmouth Minor Baseball League. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Wendy Elias, a son, Craig at home; four sisters, Angeline (Mrs. Morris Luciano), Halifax; Emeline (Mrs. Laven Gerroir), Dartmouth; Marjorie, Toronto; Jean (Mrs. Jean Louis Rochette), Cornwall, Ontario; five brothers, Charles, St. Peter’s; James, L’Ardoise; George, Joseph and Gerard, all of Halifax. He was predeceased by a brother, Sylvester. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Main Street, Dartmouth, with visiting hours 7-9-p.m. today. Funeral Mass will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Robert Walsh officiating. Burial will be in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Monday, May 29, 1989
Peters, Existe - 84, Lower L'Ardoise, died Sunday at home. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late George and Ada (Landry) Peters. He was a retired fisherman. He is survived by his wife, the former Florence Sampson; four daughters, Angeline (Mrs. Maurice Luciano), Halifax; Emiline (Mrs. Lavin Gerrior), Dartmouth; Jean (Mrs. Jean-Louis Rochette), Cornwall, Ont; Marjorie, Toronto; five sons, Charlie, St. Peter's; Gerard, Joseph, George, all of Halifax; James, L'Ardoise; a sister, Sophie, New York. He was predeceased by two sons, Sylvester, Quentin, seven brothers, George, Maurice, Charlie, Martin, Sylvester, Wilfred, Wallace; three sisters, Eliza, Mathilda, Catherine. The body is in the L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral will be held in the Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Rev. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Thursday, February 8, 1990
Peters, Florence - 84, L'Ardoise, Richmond County, Died Tuesday in Halifax. Born in L'Ardoise she was the daughter of the late Edward and Delina (Gracie) Sampson. She is survived by five sons, Charlie, St. Peter's, Richmond County; James, L'Ardoise; Gerard, George, Joseph, all of Halifax; four daughters; Angeline (Mrs. Maurice Luciano), Halifax; Emeline (Mrs. Lavin Gerrior), Dartmouth; Jean (Mrs. J.L. Rochette), Cornwall, Ont; Marjorie, Toronto; 31 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Existe; two sons, Quentin and Sylvester; four brothers, William, Dominic, Fred, Albert; three sisters, Angeline Barrette, Sophie Hall, Jane Sampson. The body is in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Friday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, Rev, J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

June 20, 1990
POTTIE, Frank Daniel-76, Halifax, died Wednesday in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Cape Breton he was a son of the late Frank and Alice (Pettipas) Pottie. He was a painter at HMC Dockyard. He is survived by his wife, the former Genevieve Hanson; two sons, Frank, Dartmouth; Brian, Ottawa; two daughters, Joan Decker, Greenwood; Carol, Halifax; fivebrothers, Martin, Sackville; Vince, Edward, Halifax; Gordon, Chateauquay, Que.; Robert, Calgary; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, James; two infant brothers. The body is in Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be held 10a.m. Saturday, Canadian Martyrs Church, Halifax. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville.

May 15, (before 1993)
Joseph Alexander Peters, 29 Atlantic Street, Sydney died Thursday, May 15 at St. Rita Hospital, Sydney.  Born in L’Ardoise, Richmond County, he was the son of the late Joseph Alexander and Anna Martell Peters.  He was employed as carpenter at Sydney Steel Corporation until his retirement in 1974.  He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12.  Mr. Peters was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish and was an active member on several parish committees.  He is survived by his wife the former Josephine Gillis; four daughters, Anne Marie (Mrs. John G. MacDonald) Dutch Brook; Alvina, Labrador, Linda and Delores both at home; six sisters; Emma (Mrs. Fabian Briand) and Mrs. Eva Briand both of L’Ardoise, Mrs. Mary Samson and Alvina (Mrs. Harvey Hendsbee) both of Halifax, Mrs. Elizabeth Lapolder and Phyllis (Mrs. Hubert Pettipas) both of Sydney and four grandchildren.  Besides his parents he was predeceased by two brothers; Thomas Peters and John McPhee and one sister Anna.  The body will rest at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel today after 7 p.m.  The funeral mass will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. from St. Joseph’s Church with Reverend Norman MacPhee officiating.  Interment will be made in Resurrection Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association.

Sept 22, 1992
PETERS, Joseph Wallace - 60, Halifax, died September 21, 1992, in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Existe and Florence (Sampson) Peters. He was an employee of Bob MacDonald Chev Olds; former employee of Dick Turpins Pub; Ocean Tavern and Beverage Room. He is survived by his wife, the former Karen Andersen; two daughters, Nikki (Mrs. Harold (Dave) MacKenzie), Calgary, Alta.; Karen (Mrs. Sonny Heon), Halifax; son, Ronald, Halifax; four brothers, Gerrard, Halifax; Charlie, St. Peter's, Cape Breton; James, Lower L'Ardoise; George, Cheticamp; four sisters, Emeline (Mrs. Lavin Gerrior), Dartmouth; Angeline (Mrs. Maurice Luciano), Halifax; Marjorie, Toronto; Jean (Mrs. Jean Rochette), Cornwall, Ont.; four grandhchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Sylvester, Quinten. The body is in Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax, visiting 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax, Rev. Donald Boudreau officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Apr 1, 1993
PASTORIUS, Mary Anne - 68, Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died March 29, 1993, in Camp Hill Medical Centre, Halifax. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, she was a daugter of the late Emmanuel and Sarah (McGrath) Mombourquette. She is survived by three sons, Joseph (Butch), Richard, Gerard, all of Dartmouth; three daughters, Judy (Mrs. Cyril Branton), Lower Sackville; Lynne (Mrs. Archie Boutilier), Denise, both of Dartmouth; two brothers, Tommie, Mannie; seven sisters, Margie LaBelle, Theresa McNeil, Catherine Mombourquette, Millie Briand, Gladys Gracie, Sally Anne Mombourquette, Rita Mae Sampson; five grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd; infant son, George. The body is in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlor, visiting 2-9 p.m. today and Friday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Church of the Holy Guardian Angel, L'Ardoise, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity.

May 12, 1993
PETERS, Eleanor - 64, Grande Greve, St. Peters, died May 10, 1993, at home. Born in Dartmouth, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Young) James. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary Branch 47, St. Peters and Canadian Diabetes Association. She is survived by her husband, Charles; three sons, Kenneth, David, Douglas, all of Sydney; five sisters, Mary, Bernadette, Theresa, all of Dartmouth; Claire, Kentville; Kay, Halifax; brother, John, Dartmouth; seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Ralph. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-12 noon Thursday in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlor. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peters.

Sept 7, 1993
PETER, Charles - 98, Richmond Villa, St. Peter's, died September 3, 1993, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Sampson) Peter. He was a retired fisherman. He is survived by two sisters, Alice, Detroit; Mrs. Angeline McNutt, Halifax; three stepbrothers, Leo, Lawrence, both of Lower L'Ardoise; William, Halifax; stepsister, Mrs. Mary Bowser, Chezzetcook. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Edith Burque; two sisters, Alvina Rehberg, Sarah Robertson; stepbrother, Ernest. Cremation has taken place. Funeral was September 6 in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiated. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Arrangements under the direction of the Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Oct 16, 1993
POTTIE, Wilfred Jules - 94, L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died October 14, 1994, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Felix and Sarah (Ranson) Pottie. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Georgette Gallant; six sons, Gerald, Dartmouth; Felix, L'Ardoise; Paul, David, both of Halifax; Albert, Spryfield; Patrick, Petawawa, Ont.; eight daughters, Obeline (Mrs. Maxwell Pottie), Brenda, both of Halifax; Sarah (Mrs. William Pottie), Theresa (Mrs. Russell Webb), Melvina, all of L'Ardoise; Diane (Mrs. William Baldwin), Barrie, Ont.; Marie, Ontario; Lucy (Mrs. Dennis Latham), Sydney; two stepdaughters, Margaret (Mrs. Ned Pottie), L'Ardoise; Lucyanna, Ontario; two sisters, Sadie (Mrs. John Roache), Cecil (Mrs. Walter Nordin), both of Halifax; 30 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Cecil Roach; two daughters, Elizabeth, Lucy; two sisters, Obeline, Elizabeth; seven brothers, Jim, Edmund, Bobby, Felix, Peter, Ned, Vincent; stepson, Joseph Poirier. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Nov 25, 1993
POTTIE, Mary Hilda - 67, Dartmouth, died November 23, 1993, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of Mary O. (Briand) Taylor and the late Helair Taylor. She is survived by a son, Louis (Junior), Dartmouth; two daughters, Sandra (Mrs. Kenneth McDonald), Dartmouth; Karen (Mrs. Raynald Poulin), Goose Bay, Labrador; four sisters, Gertrude (Mrs. Dan Mombourquette), Julia (Mrs. Roy Wilks), Joan (Mrs. Mike Burkey), all of Halifax; Rita (Mrs. Francis McKay), Toronto; three brothers, Walter, Halifax; Chuck, Sackville; Herman, Truro. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond; son, Ray; three brothers, Louis, Fred, Frank. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, Portland Street, Dartmouth. The body will be transferred to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, L'Ardoise, with visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, West L'Ardoise. Burial will follow in parish cemetery.

Dec 15, 1993
PETERS, Bernie - 70, St. Catharines, Ont., formerly of Cape Breton, died December 13, 1993, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Simon and Susan Peters. He is survived by a son, Gary, Barrie, Ont.; three grandchildren; five sisters, Mary Briand, Cecilia Sampson, Rita McKay, Rose Walsh, Kay Pushie; brother, Abe. He was predeceased by a brother, Albert; two sisters, Viola, Florence. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday in St. Mary's Church, East Bay, Rev. Frank Abbass officiating. Burial will follow in parish cemetery.

Dec 18, 1993
PENNY, Rose - 69, Brantford, Ont., formerly of L'Ardoise, died December 12, 1993, in Brantford. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Elizabeth (Mombourquette) LeRoux. She is survived by her husband, Gerald; two sons, Ronnie, Gary, both of Brantford; four daughters, Jeanette, Rita, Diane, all of Brantford; Margaret, Halifax; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five brothers, Clem, Alexander, Richard, Gerard, Bernard, all of L'Ardoise; three sisters, Virginia, Annie, both of L'Ardoise; Kay Somme, Ontario; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Charles. Funeral and burial took place December 15 in Brantford.

May 25, 1994
PETTIPAS, Joseph Lockie - 89, Dartmouth, died May 23, 1994, in Oceanview Manor, Eastern Passage. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Longaphy) Pettipas. He was a longtime resident of Dartmouth. He was a stationary engineer at the Naval Armament Depot, DND Dartmouth until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary E. Sampson; three daughters, Brenda Pettipas, June (Mrs. John MacNeil), Lena Eisan, all of Dartmouth; son, Donald J., Kentville; two sisters, Mrs. Dora White, Mrs. Hattie Fraser, both of West Lynn, Mass.; two brothers, Dan, Dave, both of Dartmouth; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild. He was predeceased by two sisters, Lena, Bertha; three brothers, Bennie, two in infancy. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Windmill Road, Rev. Malcolm MacNeil officiating. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only by request. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or The Lung Association.

June 18, 1994
PETERS, Gerard Raymond - 59, Dartmouth, died June 17, 1994, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Wilfred and Margaret (Briand) Peters. He was employed by Reynolds Aluminum Company of Canada. He is survived by his wife, the former Marion Morrison; daughter, Cindy, at home; son, Donald, Dartmouth; three brothers, Herman, Montreal; Richard, Los Angeles, Calif.; Gordon, Truro; three sisters, Muriel Gouron, Gertie Catalafamo, Edna Corbin, all of Montreal; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday in Atlantic Funeral Home, Dartmouth. Burial will be in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

July 22, 1994
PETERS, Margaret Mary - 79, Bennett Street, Sydney, died July 20, 1994, in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Pottie) Robertson. She was a member of St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church. She is survived by two sons, Wallace, Sydney; Alvin, L'Ardoise; two daughters, Serella (Mrs. Weldon Bagnell), Sydney; Lorraine Martell, Halifax; half-sister, Georgina (Mrs. John Hefferson), Sydney; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph W.; son, Wayne. Cremation has taken place under the direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, Sydney, Rev. M. Capstick officiating. Burial will be in St. Theresa's Cemetery, Sydney.

Sept 8, 1994
PETTIPAS, Hubert Daniel - 87, 9 Victoria Hill, Westmount, formerly of 27 Morrison St., Sydney, died September 7, 1994, in Sydney City Hospital. Born in D'Escousse, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Alfred and Minnie (Poirier) Pettipas. He was a member of Holy Rosary Parish, Westmount. On September 31, 1926, he married Phyllis Peters of L'Ardoise, Richmond County and they resided for many years at 27 Morrison St., where they raised a family of 11 children. He was employed at Sydney Steel, retiring in 1972 after 45 years of service. Since 1986, they have resided at 9 Victoria Hill, Westmount. He is survived by his wife, the former Phyllis Peters; nine daughters, Philomena (Mrs. John Yurchesyn), Yvonne (Mrs. Robert MacKinnon), both of Sydney; Anna (Mrs. Arthur Stone), Ottawa; Delores Williams, Barrie, Ont.; Alvina (Mrs. Alex Burkey), L'Ardoise; Lorraine (Mrs. Art MacDonald), Mississauga, Ont.; Ethel (Mrs. Greg Gillis), Halifax; Katherine (Mrs. Wayne Morrison), Elaine (Mrs. Emil Roach), both of Coxheath; two sons, Arthur, Coxheath; Gerard, Riverview, N.B.; sister, Marie, Halifax; brother, Arthur, Dartmouth; 43 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Michael, Wilfred; three sisters, Ethel, Dora, Cecile. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Friday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Rosary Church, Rev. Dan MacInnis officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to VON, Canadian Cancer Society, Palliative Care Society or Red Cross Society.

Nov 18, 1994
PETTIPAS, David - 93, Oceanview Manor, Eastern Passage, died November 16, 1994, in the manor. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Longueepee) Pettipas. He is survived by his brother, Daniel, Dartmouth; sisters, Dora White, Hattie Fraser, both of Lynn, Mass. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Anna Thibault; brothers, Vitas, Benjamin, Joseph, two in infancy; sisters, Bertha, Helena. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Courtney Road, Rev. Miroslaw Jagielski officiating. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.

Feb 22, 1995
PERRIER, Alvina Mae - 87, Halifax, died February 21, 1995, in Victoria General Hospital. Born in West L'Ardoise, she was daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martell. Surviving are daughters, Helen (Mrs. Raymond Hollett), Jeanette (Mrs. James Duncan), Shirley (Mrs. Hugh Carson), Yvonne (Mrs. Thomas Lane), Joyce (Mrs. Patrick O'Rourke), Sharon (Mrs. Harold Fraser), Halifax; sons, William, Victoria B.C.; Gordon, Brian, Kenny, Michael, Halifax; sisters, Mrs. Marie Whitman, Florence Muise, Halifax; brother, Lawrence, Halifax; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William George; daughter, Doris Martin. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 12:15 p.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Basilica. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Vincent's Guest House. Memorial service 1:30 p.m., February 28, in St. Vincent's Guest House Chapel.

June 23, 1995
PETERS, Maurice Elias - 66, Halifax, died June 21, 1995, in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Daniel and Emma (Marchand) Peters. He was a member of ILA, local 269 for over 32 years. Surviving are his wife, the former Loretta Pottie; son, Jerome, Williamswood; daughter, Brenda (Mrs. Gary Thompson), Hatchet Lake; brother, Alfonso, Halifax; sisters, Katie (Mrs. Murdock Barrett), L'Ardoise; Mrs. Beatrice Briand, Quebec; Serena (Mrs. Leonard Landry), Montreal; grandchildren, Brycen, Natalie, Kristy, Jillian. He was predeceased by brothers, Albert, Joseph, Daniel; sisters, Nataline, Martha, Maggie. Cremation has taken place under the direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Eric Theriault officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to palliative care unit of the Halifax Infirmary.

Sept 21, 1995
PICKARD (Sampson), Mary Ellen - 74, Halifax, died September 19, 1995, in Victoria General Hospital. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Simon and Agnes (Pottie) Morvan. Surviving are her husband, William; sons, Richard Charles Sampson, Herring Cove; Gerald James Sampson, Bedford; Roy Allen Sampson, Lower Sackville; Paul Anthony Sampson, Eastern Passage; daughters, Dianne Marie (Mrs. Walter Giffin), Bridgewater; Shirley Joan McCabe, Anita Helen (Mrs. Paul Knox), Halifax; Lorraine Mary (Mrs. Keith Ramey), Bridgetown; Theresa Ann (Mrs. Melan Sapp), Kanata, Ont.; Marlene Elizabeth (Mrs. Keith Rose), Lower Sackville; brothers, William, Halifax; Henry, Beaverbank, Halifax Co.; sisters, Ann (Mrs. Patrick Martell), Florence Robichaud, Cecelia (Mrs. David Vaughan), Halifax; Gladys Keizer, Ontario; 17 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Gerald Sampson; sister, Mary Gillis; brother, James. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday in St. Stephen's Church, Normandy Drive, Halifax, Rev. Donald Boudreau officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Jan 29, 1996
POTTIE, John Bertram - 62, West L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., died January 27, 1996, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Fred and Adelle (Berthier) Pottie. Surviving are his wife, the former Jane Catherine Sampson; sons, John, Montreal; Danny, L'Ardoise; daughters, Jeannette (Mrs. Aulden Pottie), Bedford; Nicole, Halifax; grandchildren, Christopher, Allisa; brothers, Lockie, Raymond, Clancy, Michael, Leonard, Raymond Jr.; sisters, Ethel (Mrs. John Richie), Cecilia, Roseanne (Mrs. Roger Morrel), Halifax. He was predeceased by brothers, Dan, Simon, Leo; sister, Elizabeth. Visitation 2-4, 79 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Funeral Parlour. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Cremation to follow. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society, Dr. Kingston Memorial Clinic or Strait Richmond Hospital palliative care unit. Arrangements under the direction of the Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Feb 15, 1996
POTTIE, Frederick Charles - 78, Wildwood Boulevard, Dartmouth, died February 14, 1996, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Charles and Mable (Bona) Pottie. He was a carpenter for over 30 years in the metro area. Surviving are his wife, the former Laura Sampson; daughters, Joan (Mrs. Fred Grout), Donna (Mrs. Gary Baker), Dartmouth; Marie (Mrs. Bryan MacDonald), Oakville, Ont.; Germaine (Mrs. Jack Lee), Halifax; Ruth (Mrs. Tom St. Onge), Burlington, Ont.; brothers, Jimmy, Antigonish; Gordon, Lower Sackville; sisters, Eleanor (Mrs. Charles LeRue), Lower L'Ardoise; Beatrice (Mrs. Joe Gracie), L'Ardoise; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by daughter, Geraldine; brothers, Alonzo, Johnny; sisters, Theresa, Christina. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in J. Albert Walker and Sons Funeral Home, Cole Harbour. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Bernard O'Neill officiating. Burial in Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society.

Mar 22, 1996
POTTIE, James Clarence-84, Halifax, died March 22,1996, in Oakamoore Convalescent Home, Tantallon. Born in L'Ardoise Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Isadore and Sophie Pottie. He retired from the food and drug administration department of the federal government and was a member of St.Mary's Parish, Halifax. Surviving are daughters, Carole Jones, Toronto; Patricia Pottie, Ottawa; granddaughter, Merrill Jones, Halifax; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Avernia Tanner. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St. Halifax. Funeral 10 a.m.Tuesday in St. Mary's Basilica, Msgr. Martin Currie officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. No flowers by request.Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity.

Apr 1, 1996
POTTIE, Lauchie J. - 80, Tarbot, Victoria Co., died March 30, 1996, in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Fred and Ada (Burke) Pottie. He was an adherent of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, North River Bridge. He was a lifelong resident of Tarbot. He was self-employed in the fishing and construction industries. Surviving are his wife, the former Gwen Bennett; son, Carl, Sydney Mines; daughters, Marsha (Mrs. Charles Allen), Tarbot; Rosanna (Mrs. Everett Lewis), Lexington, N.C.; brothers, Raymond, Michael, British Columbia; Clancy, Leonard, Halifax; sisters, Ethel (Mrs. John Ritchie), Rosanne (Mrs. Roger Marrell), London, Ont.; Cecilia St. Amour, Halifax; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Simon, Leo, Daniel, Bertrum; sister, Elizabeth. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, both in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, North River Bridge, Rev. Robert Reid officiating. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Victoria County Memorial Hospital Charitable Foundation.

Apr 11, 1996
PETERS, Angeline - L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., died April 10, 1996, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Dominic and Fabine (Sampson) Mombourquette. She was a member of Holy Guardian Angel Parish, L'Ardoise. She spent 30 years in Halifax employed as a seamstress with the Children's Hospital and other companies. Later she was employed with L'Ardoise Parish as housekeeper to the priest. She was an active member of L'Ardoise Lady's Social Club and was awarded certificates for parish and community service. Surviving are daughters, Rosie (Mrs. Roy Harker), Sadie (Mrs. Lorenzo Sampson), L'Ardoise; son, Edward, Timberlea; adopted son, Rev. Wilfredo Calderon, Ecuador, South America; 25 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel; daughter, Marion; sisters, Virginia, Sarah; brother, George; grandson, Ivan; great-grandson, Michael. Visitation 1-4, 7-9 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Community Funeral Parlour. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Friday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Family flowers only. Donations to William B. Kingston Memorial Clinic, L'Ardoise. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Oct 18, 1996
POTTIE, Catherine J. - 82, L'Ardoise, a resident of Richmond Villa, St. Peter's for the past 5 years, died October 16, 1996, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Katherine (Ranson) Evong. Surviving are sons, Victor, Francis, Cyril, Lauchie, all of L'Ardoise; Richard, Berwick; Andrew, Toronto; daughters, Jane (Mrs. Walter Martell), Cecilia, Rockdale; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George; daughter Cassy; a son in infancy; brothers, Albert, Alex, Freddie, William; sisters, Cecil MacNeil, May Evong, Sophie Roach, Elizabeth Mombourquette. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlour. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial to follow in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to any charity. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Nov 18, 1996
POTTIE, Michael Anthony - 28, Dartmouth, died November 16, 1996, as the result of a motor vehicle accident in Lower River, Richmond Co. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Kathleen Marie (Pottie) Wade and stepson of Albert Wade, Halifax. He was active in body-building at Nubody's and Dartmouth Sportsplex. Surviving are sons, Kyle, Michael Jr.; daughter, Natalie, all of Dartmouth; brothers, Joseph Pottie, L'Ardoise; Albert Jr. Wade, Halifax; step-grandfather, Lockie Roach, Dartmouth. He was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Leo Pottie and Elizabeth Roach. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Tuesday in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Ronald Cairns officiating. Cremation to follow. Burial Friday in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Jan 8, 1997
PETERS, Leo J. - 81, Lower L'Ardoise, died January 5, 1997, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late William and Angeline (Sampson) Peters. He worked on the Halifax waterfront for many years as a freight handler. He was a member of Holy Guardian Angel Parish, L'Ardoise. Surviving are brothers, Lawrence, Lower L'Ardoise; Willie, Halifax; sister, Mrs. Mary Bowser, Chezzetcook; stepsister, Mrs. Angeline McNutt, Halifax; Mrs. Alice Davis, Detroit; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Ernest; stepbrother, Charlie; stepsisters, Sarah Robertson, Alvina Rehburg. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service and burial in the spring. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrsion Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Jan 18, 1997
PETERS, Lawrence W. - 85, Lower L'Ardoise, died January 16, 1997, in StraitRichmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in  Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late William and Angeline (Sampson) Peters. In early years, he worked as a fisherman and carpenter. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a freight handler on the Halifax waterfront. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, the former Magdeline Gaudet; sons, Raymond, Addison, Ont.; Andrew, Bridgewater; Lionel, John, Lower L'Ardoise; daughters, Marcella (Mrs. Owen Wheadon), New Germany; Annette (Mrs. Bev Knight), Bernadette (Mrs. Terry White), Cole Harbour; Jeanette, Cape St. George, Nfld.; Josephine, Fairview, Halifax; Doris, Eastern Passage; Dorothy (Mrs. Richard Matthews), Lower L'Ardoise; brother, Willie, Halifax; sister, Mrs. Mary Bowser, Chezzetcook; stepsisters, Mrs. Angeline McNutt, Halifax; Mrs. Alice Davis, Detroit; 16 grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter, Elizabeth Wineholt; brothers, Ernest, Leo; stepbrother, Charlie; stepsisters, Sarah Robertson, Alvina Rehburg. Visitation 2-4, 79 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlor and 10 a.m. until time of funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, Rev. Robert Donnelly officiating. Cremation to follow. Burial at a later date in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

March 18, 1997, Page B16
PETERS, RITA - 75, Halifax, died March 17, 1997, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Infirmary Site. Born in Rockdale, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Felix and Lucy (Muise) Landry. She was a member of the ladies auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion, Vimy Branch 27, and was vice-president of Acadia Square Lodge North Association. She worked at the Provincial Building for many years. Surviving are sons, Enos, Mount Uniacke; Daniel, Halifax; Gary, Welland, Ont.; daughters, Rita Benjamin, Halifax; Deborah McGean, Edmonton, Alta.; nine grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel; son, Darrell; sister, Melinda Lafford; brother, Henry. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street, Halifax. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax, Rev. Donald Boudreau officiating. Burial in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

April 14, 1997, page B15
PETERS. Mary Alvana (Lena) -- 83, Richmond Villa, St. Peter's, formerly of Lower L'Ardoise died April 13, 1997i, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late James and Judith (Taylor) Birrette. Survivig are daughter, Brenda (Mrs. David Charron), Sarnia, Ont.; sons, Jamas, Leonard, Lower L'Ardoise; Edward, Montreal. Que.; brothers, Willie, Dan; sisters. Annabelle Sampson, Florence Parry, all of Lower L'Ardoise; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, George; brother, Edward; sister, Alice Sampson. Cremation will take place. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre offciating, No flowers by request.

July 3, 1997
POTTIE, Mary Ethel - 82, Glebe Street, Halifax, died July 1, 1997, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Jeremiah and Caroline (Roach) Pottie. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a number of brothers and sisters. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home, 2032 Robie St. Funeral 9 a.m. Friday in St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church, Normandy Drive, Rev. Donald Boudreau officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Sept 12, 1997
PETERS, Charles Alexander - 69, Grande Greve, St. Peter's, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 1997, in Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., he was a son of the late Existe and Florence (Sampson) Peters. During the Second World War, he served in the Merchant Navy, for which he received the Atlantic Star. He was employed with the Canadian Coast Guard and in 1966, he joined the staff of the Coast Guard College in Westmount as seamanship instructor. He retired in 1985 with 35 years of service. After his retirement, he devoted most of his time as an active member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 47, St. Peter's, becoming a life member. At the time of his death, he was president of that branch, having held the position for the last six years. He is survived by sons, Kenneth (Brenda), Sydney; David (Trudy), Douglas (Debbie), both of Westmount; grandchildren, Kent, Brad, Shaun, Megan, Trina, Lindsay, Chad and Melanie; sisters, Emeline (Mrs. Lavin Gerrior), Dartmouth; Angeline (Mrs. Maurice Luciano), Halifax; Marjorie, Toronto; Mrs. Jean Rochette, Cornwall, Ont.; brothers, Gerrard (Lorraine), Halifax; James (Marguerite), Lower L'Ardoise; George (Beatrice), Cheticamp. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Eleanor James; brothers, Sylvester, Quinten and Joseph. The late Mr. Peters is resting at Holy Guardian Angels Funeral Home, L'Ardoise, with visitation from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, September 12. Funeral will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 13, in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or palliative care. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Nov 22, 1997
PUBLICOVER, Anna May - 88, Halifax, died November 21, 1997, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, VG Site. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Charles M. and Marie Louise (Mombourquette) Martell. She had worked for the Victoria General Hospital in the dietary kitchen. Surviving are sons, Thomas Publicover, Edmonton; Gordon Savage, Halifax; daughters, Doris Savage, Halifax; June (Mrs. Robert Patterson), Saint John, N.B.; brothers, Felix, L'Ardoise; Henry James, Halifax; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Savage; her second husband, Thomas Publicover; brother, Charles; sisters, Mary Bazley, Rose Pottie. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Donations to any charity.

March 07, 1998; page D26
PETTIPAS, Mary Philomena (Phyllis) - 91, 28 Victoria Hill, Westmount, formerly of 27 Morrison St., Sydney, died March 6, 1998, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Annie and Alex Peters. She was a member of Holy Rosary Parish, Westmount, and St. Joseph's CWL. Surviving are daughters, Philomena (Mrs. John Yurczysyn), Elaine (Mrs. Emile Rooch), Yvonne (Mrs. Robert MacKinnon), Catherine (Mrs. Wayne Morrison), Sydney; Anna Mae (Mrs. Arthur Stone), Ottawa; Alvina (Mrs. Alex Burkey), L'Ardoise; Lorraine (Mrs. Arthur MacDonald), Mississauga, Ont.; Ethel (Mrs. Greg Gillis), Halifax; Delores (Mrs. Al Gariepy), Barrie, Ont.; sons, Arthur, Sydney; Gerard, Riverview, N.B.; sisters, Mary Samson, Elizabeth Lapolder, Halifax; Eva Briand, L'Ardoise; 43 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert; infant son, Alfred; three sisters; two brothers. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Rosary Church, Westmount, Rev. Dan MacInnis officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery, Westmount. Donations to any charity.

Oct 23, 1998
PUSHIE (Peters), Kay - Avalon Drive, Sydney River, died October 22, 1998, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Susan (Lathigee) Peters. She was a member of St. Andrews Church and Sydney River
Y's Menettes. She started singing with Emilio Pace Orchestra in the 1940s and later with the Acadians at the popular Silver Rail. She did several TV and radio shows and the Rotary show, Anything Goes, in 1974. She worked at Woolco Department Store for more than 20 years. Surviving are her husband, Ross; daughters, Nancy (Mrs. Greg MacDonald), Westmount; Susan (Mrs. Bill Curtis), Halifax; sons, Ray (Penney), Tex.; Andy (Stacey), Halifax; seven grandchildren; sisters, Rose Walsh, Sydney River; Mary Briand, Rita MacKay, Cecelia Sampson, all of Ontario; brother, Abe, Sydney. She was predeceased by sisters, Viola Landry, Florence Jacobs. No visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. Memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Sydney River Y's Menettes.

Oct 28, 1998
PETERS, William (Willie) - 86, Halifax, died October 24, 1998, in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late William and Angeline (Sampson) Peters. He worked on the Halifax Waterfront for many years and prior to his retirement worked at St. Vincent's Guest House. He was a member of St. Mary's Basilica for many years. Surviving are sister, Mrs. Mary Bowser, West Chezzetcook; stepsister, Angeline McNutt, Halifax. He was predeceased by brothers, Ernest, Leo, Lawrence; stepbrother, Charlie; stepsisters, Mrs. Sarah Robertson, Mrs. Alvina Rehberg, Mrs. Alice Davis. The body has been donated to Dalhousie Medical School. Burial to follow at a later date in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise.

May 26, 1999; page C03   
POTTIE-MOMBOURQUETTE, Catherine "Kate" - Lower L'Ardoise. Passed away at Richmond Villa, where she resided since 1990, on Tuesday, May 25, in her 100th year. Born Catherine Anne Floyd, on March 22nd., 1899 in Springfield, Antigonish Co., she was the daughter of the late John Floyd and Mary MacDonald. Kate lived in Sydney during her growing up years and then moved to Portsmouth, Ohio, and Baltimore, Md. In 1931, as a young widow and mother she moved to L'Ardoise where she made her home. Kate was an active member of the Ladies Social Club, and a strong promoter of the Miraculous Medal. In previous years she was a member of the CWL and at the time of her death she was still a member of the ladies auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 110. She will always be remembered by her family and members of her community as a loving and considerate lady, ever loyal to family and friends and always gracious and hospitable in her home. She is survived by son, Walter Pàté (Jean Casey), Delta, B.C.; a daughter, Mary (Joe Sampson), Malden, Mass.; six grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; three great-great-grandchidlren; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Walter Pottie in 1931 and her second husband, George A. Mombourquette in 1967; an infant son, Edmond; sisters, Mary Mugford, Alice Floyd and Nellie Troke; brothers, Johnnie and Duncan Floyd. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.today in Holy Guardian Angels Parish Funeral Home. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Robert Floyd officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart andStroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Funeral under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

March 04, 2000
PETTIPAS, Daniel - 102, Dartmouth, died March 3, 2000, in Melville Lodge in Halifax. Born November 15, 1897, in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Longaphy) Pettipas. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was employed at Defence Research Establishment Atlantic until he retired. He was a lifelong member of St. Anthony's Church. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, the former Mary Arsenault; son, Fred and wife Margaret; grandsons, Mike and Chris; great-grandsons, Brendon and Jonathan; great- granddaughter, Jennifer. He was predeceased by brothers, Vitas, David, Ben, Joseph and two in infancy; sisters, Haddie, Bertha, Dora and Lena Visiting will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday in St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church (Courtney Road), Dartmouth, Rev. Owen Connolly officiating. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may bemade to a charity of choice.

Mar 3, 2001  
POTTIE, EDWARD JOSEPH _ 88, Halifax, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2001, in Armview Estates Nursing Home. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, N.S., he was the son of the late Frank and Alice (Pettipas) Pottie. He started his working career in the shipping office of Boutiliers Limited in downtown Halifax in 1927. Twenty years later he became co_owner of the business, retiring in 1972. In 1958 he was chairman of the Business Committee of the Halifax Infirmary expansion drive. He was a member of the Building Committee for Canadian Martyrs Church and was a member of that church at the time of his death. He was a captain on the building fund drive for St. Vincent's Guest House. He was a life member, Third Degree Knights of Columbus. Ed was an avid sportsman. He was a former member of the Brightwood Golf and Country Club and also a past member of the Mayflower Curling Club. Over the years, he also enjoyed fishing and lawn bowling. Surviving are two sons, Bob (LaVonne), Dave (Sandra), both of Lower Sackville; daughters, Barbara (Bill McCarron), Lower Sackville and Susan (Barry Sibley), Wellington; six grandchildren and one great_grandchild; brothers, Robert (Cora), Calgary; Vincent, Dartmouth; Gordon (Odette), Chateauguay, Quebec; Martin (Noreen), Lower Sackville. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Beulah Knight; two brothers, James and Frank, and two brothers in infancy. Visitation today, March 5, from 7_9 p.m. and Tuesday, March 6, from 2_4, 7_9 p.m. at J.A. Snow Funeral Home 2666 Windsor St., Halifax, N.S. Funeral mass to be held at Canadian Martyrs Church, 5900 Inglis St., Halifax on Wednesday, March 7 at 10 a.m. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, 5954 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS B3H 1Y7.

Wednesday, September 26, 2001
POTTIE, Charles Arthur - 72, L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., died September 24, 2001, in L'Ardoise. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Felix and Mary Nancy (Martell) Pottie. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Jean Mason; sons, Arthur, Vincent, Stanley, all of L'Ardoise; Jerry, Bedford; Eugene, British Columbia; sisters, Bernice, Louise, both of L'Ardoise; Theresa, Montreal; brothers, Edmond, Nelson, Leo, all of L'Ardoise; nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary (Pottie); brothers, Leroy, Edward. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. J. J. MacIntyre officiating. Burial to follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.

Tuesday, February 26, 2002
POTTIE, Martin A. - 75, Lower Sackville, passed away February 24, 2002, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary (Pettipas)  Pottie. He served in the Army Corp, R.C.O.C. for 25 years retiring as sergeant with a Special Service Medal, Canadian Peace Keeping Medal, United Nations Emergency Force Medal and Canadian Forces Decoration. Employed with Public Works and Government Services Canada for 20 years, member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Calais Branch 162. He was a member of St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church for many years. Surviving are his wife, the former Noreen McDow; daughters, Linda Lacombe (Christopher), Victoria, B.C.; Katherine "Kathy", Ann Pottie (Barak), Lower Sackville; sons, Martin, Lower Sackville; Pat, Grand Lake; brothers, Robert (Cora), Calgary; Gordon (Odette), Quebec; Vince, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Laura, Robin, Alyssa, Shana, Marita, "Princess", "Bud"; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Jim, Frank, Edward and two in infancy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today with Legion service 7 p.m., both in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Reception to follow in the Royal Canadian Legion, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Lung Association of Nova Scotia or Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch.

Mar 11, 2002  
PETERSON (Sampson), Rose Theresa - 53, L'Ardoise, passed away Monday, March 11, 2002, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. She was born March 26, 1948, in Sydney. She was predeceased by her father, Walter; mother, Evelyn; foster parents, Martin and Hilda Sampson. Rose worked at the L'Ardoise Credit Union, for the past 19 years in many capacities, including assistant manager. Rose also served on the board of directors for the W.B. Kingston Memorial Clinic in L'Ardoise. Rose will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her family and many friends, for her wonderful spirit, caring ways and strong faith. Rose was a loving wife of Gary; son, Bobby (Angie); daughter, Shelly Martell, both of L'Ardoise; grandchildren, Madison, Leaha, Maicie; sisters, Barbara Rehberg (Mike), Rose Marie Sampson (Abram), Bernie Sampson (Ambrose), Brenda Sampson (Donnie Gibson), Marlene Sampson, all of L'Ardoise; Eileen Burke (James), Halifax; brothers, Alex Sampson (Bridget), L'Ardoise; Roy, Sydney; Mike (Marilyn), Sydney; Francis (Sylvia), Pictou; Donnie (Judy), Pictou; many loving nieces and nephews. Rose was predeceased by her brother, Gilbert; nephew, Adam LeMessurier. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Father John MacIntyre officiating. Interment of ashes will take place in Holy Guardian Angels Cemetery at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations to the Strait Richmond Hospital Palliative Care or W.B. Kingston Memorial Clinic, L'Ardoise. Special thanks to Dr. Pluta and Dr. Tan and to the nurses who took the time to get to know Rose and her needs, we thank you for your consideration and compassion. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peters.

Saturday, May 25, 2002
POTTIE, Edgar Patrick - 81, Halifax, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in his retirement home in Grand Pre. Born in L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Deveau) Pottie. He enjoyed his retirement after working 45 years as a skilled meat cutter, spending the spring, summer and fall at his home in the Land of Evangeline. During the winter months, his favourite pastime was bowling daily. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Iris Marriott; sons, Carl (Lynda), Herring Cove; Barry (Connie), Tantallon; Edgar (Sandra), Porters Lake; granddaughters, Laura, Jennifer, Laura; grandsons, Carl, Chris; brother, Albert, Halifax; sisters, Gladys, Halifax; Alice, Thunder Bay, Ont. He was predeceased by brothers, Charles, Joseph, Leo and Walter. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday in J. A. Snow Funeral Home Chapel, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. www.funeralscanada.com/homes/snow

Thursday, May 30, 2002
POTTIE, Francis H. - 89, L'Ardoise, died in Sampsonville, May 29, 2002. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Henry and Angeline Pottie. He was a freight handler for many years in Halifax. He is survived by his daughter, Leona (Mrs. James LeRue), Elmsdale; granddaughter, Shelly and grandson, Jason, both of Elmsdale; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Christina; brothers, Gordon, Hamilton, Ont.; Fred, Peggys Cove; sister, Mary, Brantford, Ont. He was predeceased by his wife, Christina; brothers, Leo, Raymond, Joe; sister, Della. Visiting 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in L'Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Church, L'Ardoise. Burial in the parish cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home. His family would like to say a special thank you to Gail and George Landry for their very special care given to my father during his stay with them.

Sunday, July 8, 2002
POTTIE (Poirier), Mary Margaret - 82, L'Ardoise, died in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Cecelia Poirier (Roach). Mary is survived by sons, John Pottie (Jean), L'Ardoise; David Pottie (Doris), Three Islands; Donald Pottie (Diane), St. Peter's; Nicholas Pottie (Valerie), L'Ardoise; Peter Pottie (Tamara), Rockdale; daughters, Phyllis Leon (Fred), L'Ardoise; Helen Courchene, L'Ardoise; Catherine Dollimount (Wallace), Sydney; Sandra Dollimount (Donald), St. Peter's; 30 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Jeanette Gaudet, Cheticamp; Lucy Anna Coleman, Ontario; Obeline Pottie, L'Ardoise; Sarah Pottie, L'Ardoise; Theresa Webb, L'Ardoise. Mary was predeceased by husband, Ned Pottie; daughter, Mary McInnis; one infant son; two infant daughters; brother, Joseph Poirier; sister, Elizabeth Roach. Donations to Dr. W.B. Kingston Memorial. Visiting was held Sunday in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral mass 2 p.m. today in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, with burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Friday, July 26, 2002
POTTIE, Mary "Martha" - 80, Halifax, passed away very suddenly July 24, 2002, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in West L'Ardoise, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Agnes (MacDonald) Pottie. Martha was a long-time employee of Canada Packers Ltd. and St. Mary's University until her retirement. Martha was an active parishioner at St. Joseph's Church. She is survived by sisters, Gertie Landry, Loretta Peters, Agnes Wainman, all of Halifax; Hattie (Harold) O'Rourke, Kentville; brothers, Angus, Edward (Evelyn), Gerard (Lorraine), Lawrence (Sharon), all of Halifax; Hector (Joan), Coldbrook. Visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Snow's Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral mass 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Church, Russell Street, Halifax, Rev. Albert Cosgrove officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations to IWK Health Centre Foundation or a charity of choice. www.funeralscanada.com/homes/snow

Friday, September 27, 2002
POTTIE, Alphonse - 88, L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., passed away September 26, 2002, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, surrounded by his loving family. Born in L'Ardoise, he was the son of the late William and Delina (Landry) Pottie. He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Parish, L'Ardoise. Alphonse worked as a fisherman and pulp cutter until he retired. He was an avid gardener. He is survived by his children, Hilary (Sheila), Jerome (Ruthie), Doreen (Allan), Clifford (Andy) and Alex (Sherry), all at home in L'Ardoise; grandsons, Allan (Dana), Daryl, Michael, Kelly, Jacob; granddaughters, Jenny, Barbara; great-grandsons, Eric and Riley. He was predeceased by his loving wife, the former Sarah Taylor; daughters, Barbara and Anne. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Saturday in Holy Guardian Angels Funeral Parlour. Funeral mass will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Dr. Kingston Memorial Clinic or Strait Richmond Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St.Peter's.

Monday, January 12, 2004
POTTIE, Mary Georgette - 76, L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., died January 10, 2004, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, surrounded by her family. She was a resident of Richmond Villa, St. Peter's, for one and half years. Born in Boston, Mass., she was the daughter of the late George and Selina Gallant. She is survived by her children, Gerald (Barb), Bedford; Diane (Bill Baldwin), Barrie, Ont.; Felix (Mona), L'Ardoise; Marie (T.J. Dixon), Kingston, Ont.; Melvinia, L'Ardoise; Paul and Brenda, Halifax; Lucy (Dennis Latham), Sydney; Patrick (Brenda), British Columbia; Albert (Sherry), Herring Cove; David (Lorie), Halifax; Karen (Martin Evong), L'Ardoise; and Hal (Candis Bundy); stepdaughters, Obeline (Mackie Pottie), L'Ardoise; Sarah (William Pottie), L'Ardoise; Theresa (Russell Webb), L'Ardoise; her special godchild, Danny Webb; 38 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 11 great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilfred Pottie; daughter, Lucy in infancy; stepdaughter, Elizabeth Roach; brothers, Alfred, Emile, Gerald and Paul. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in L'Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Special thanks to the Richmond Villa or Strait Richmond Hospital for Special Care. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Feb 15, 2004
POTTIE, Herman Peter Amable - 70, Lower L’Ardoise, passed away February 11, 2004, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, due to illness. Before his illness, he worked for Conards for 17 years, and was a long haul truck driver and construction worker. He also lived for a good game of 45s. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan (MacDougall) Pottie; children, Harold, West Quoddy; Mary (Allan Bezanson), New Chester; Steven, Sackville; four grandchildren; sisters, Lucille (Vincent) DeWolfe, Alice (Danny) Sampson, both of River Bourgeois; Josephine (Pat) Anderson, Dartmouth; brothers, Richard (Jessie), Cheticamp; Eddie (Susan), River Bourgeois. He was predeceased by his parents, Willard and Mary B. MacPhee; brother, Raymond; sister, Doris. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, February 16, in Holy Guardian Angels Parish, L’Ardoise, Father MacIntyre officiating. Donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch or Canadian Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home.

Monday, April 19, 2004
PETERS, James W. - 62. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James Wilfred Peters on April 16, 2004, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Existe and Florence (Sampson) Peters. He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Marguerite (Collier); daughter, Bernadette Boudreau, Arichat; son, Sylvester, L'Ardoise; grandson, Darren; brothers, Gerard (Lorraine), Halifax; George (Beatrice), Cheticamp; sisters, Marjorie Peters, Halifax; Jean (Jean Louis) Rochette, Cornwall, Ont.; Emeline (Laven) Gerrior, Dartmouth; Angeline (Maurice) Luciano, Halifax. Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers, Charles, Joseph, Sylvester and Quinten. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Funeral mass 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. No flowers please by request of the family. Donations may be made to L'Ardoise Volunteer Fire Department in his memory. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Tuesday, May 18, 2004
POTTIE, Joseph Maxwell "Mackie" - 74, L'Ardoise, died May 14, 2004, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary Elizabeth (Berthier) Pottie. He was a stevedore on the Halifax Waterfront for 47 years. He was a member of the Longshoremen's Association Local 269 for 37 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Cecelia Obeline (Pottie) Pottie; children, Stephen (Joanne), Carol (Frank), Terry (Tina), Roy (Nancy), Max (Juanita), Michael (Laurie); 21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother, Alister; sisters, Eva, Monica, and Helen. He was predeceased by son, Joseph Edwin in infancy; brother, Edwin; sister, Doris. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be today from 12-2 p.m in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, followed by funeral and burial in the parish cemetery, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peters.

November 3, 2004
Pottie (Pate), James Leo - 76, of L'Ardoise, died peacefully at the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, N.S., on October 30, 2004. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond County, he was the son of the late Felix and Mary Nancy (Martell) Pottie. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Wincey) and eight children, Bob, Nancy, Paul, Jeanette, Tony, Gregory, Blair and Sylvia and eleven grandchildren. He is also survived by five siblings, Theresa, Louise, Bernice, Edmond, and Nelson. He was predeceased by one sister, Rose and two brothers, Leroy and Charlie. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Parish Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Thursday, November 4 and 10 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Church, Rev. Barrett Clare-Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association. Arrangements under the direction of the Alex. A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

March 3, 2005
Sylvia Catherine (Taylor) Parsons, 64, of Rockcliff Crescent, Sydney, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 2, 2005. Born in L'Ardoise, Aug. 3, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Henry Taylor and Mary Alice Sampson. Sylvia was a member of St. Theresa Church, Sydney, and an avid dart player. Surviving are her common-law husband, Norman Rice MacAulay; daughters, Wanda (Kevin) Mombourquette, L'Ardoise; Gwen (Jim) Brown, Brockville, Ont. ; and Tasha (Bruce) Brown, Halifax; sons, John 'Dell' (Elise) Taylor, Massachusetts; Ronald Parsons, Toronto, Ont. and Steven Briand, Saskatoon, Sask.; stepsons, Joel (Nancy) Cormier, Sydney and Randy (Sandy) Cormier, Halifax ; sisters, Mary (Dell) Belanger, Massachusetts, and Gwendolyn (Gary) Newhaul, Detroit, Mich.; brother Robert 'Bobby' Taylor, Massachucetts; grandchildren, Blair, Tara, Jamie, Chris and Steven; great- grandchildren, Hayleigh and Cierah; and special friend Marie Morrison. Sylvia was predeceased by her son, Gregory and brother Francis.
(Sylvia's mother was Mary Alice Berrette/Biret.  Mary Alice's second husband was John 'Jack' A Sampson.)

March 7, 2005
POTTIE, Viola Margaret "Ya-Ya" - 87, Armdale, died March 4, 2005, in the VG Site, QEII, with her family and friends at her side. Born in L'Ardoise, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary "Minnie" (Landry) Pottie. She enjoyed playing cards with friends. She will be missed by her family and her companions, her cats, Fluffy, Puss, Blackie and Pat. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Pottie, Halifax; nieces, Viola Aucoin and Mildred Sampson; sister, Matilda Longaphy, Halifax. She was predeceased by brothers, Huey and Leo; sisters, Theresa, Agnes, Louise, Mary Elise, Annie, and a sibling in infancy. Thank you to the staff at the VG Site, QEII. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Herring Cove Road, on Thursday, March 10, at 10 a.m., Father Charles Pottie officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or SPCA. 

Saturday Jan. 05, 2006.
POTTIE, Christopher George - 55, formerly of L'Ardoise, died on January 4, 2007, in New Brunswick. Born in L'Ardoise, he was a son of the late Theo George Pottie and Elizabeth Marie Pottie Roach. He is survived by his stepfather, Lockie Roach; sons, Jason, Chris, and David; sisters, Kathleen (Albert Wade), Pamela (Gary MacPhee); brothers, Joseph Pottie and Paul Roach; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Wilfred Leo Pottie and Joseph Leo Roach; nephew, Michael Pottie. Visitation will be in Holy Guardian Angels Funeral Parlour, L'Ardoise, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with funeral in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Barrett Clare Johnson officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral is under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.