Sept 10, 1964
Louis Henry Taylor, 37, of L'Ardoise, died Tuesday at the Halifax Infirmary following a brief illness. Son of Mary O. Taylor and the late Helaire Taylor of L'Ardoise, he is survived by his wife the former Beatrice Roache of L'Ardoise, one daughter Shirley Ann and one son Louis Jr.; five sisters. Joan (Mrs. Michael Burkey), Julie (Mrs. Roy Wilks)and Gertie (Mrs. Daniel Mombourquette) all of Halifax; Hilda (Mrs. Raymond Pottie) of L'Ardoise; and Rita (Mrs. Francis MacKey) of Toronto. Remains are resting at Cruckshanks funeral home, Robie Street and funeral service will take place Friday at 9 a m. from St. Mary's Basilica, Halifax, with interment to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

ALMA THERESA TAYLOR - NOV. 25, 1983 Mrs. Alma Theresa Taylor, 60, West L'Ardoise, died Friday November 25, at the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in L'Ardoise she was a daughter of the late Thomas Bonin and Sabin (Sampson) Bonin. She is survived by her husband, James, Two sons, Gerard and Fred, five grandchildren, one sister, Hattie Sampson, St. Peter's. The body is resting at the West L'Ardoise Funeral Parlour. The funeral took place this morning at Holy Guardian Angel Church with Rev. Basil Boudreau officiating. Interment took place in parish cemetery.

Sept 24, 1992
TAYLOR, Francis (Frank) - 54, Toronto, died September 21, 1992, in St. Catharines, Ont., as the result of an industrial accident. Born in West L'Ardoise, Richmond County, he was a son of Mary Taylor, Halifax and the late Helair Taylor. He worked as a steeplejack most of his life. He is survived by four sons, Danny, Dartmouth; Stephen, Wally, Chris, all of Toronto; three brothers, Walter, Chuck, Herman, all of Halifax; five sisters, Joan, Hilda, Julia, Gertrude, all of Halifax; Rita, Toronto; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Louis, Fred. The body is in Newediuk Funeral Home, Rexdale, Ont., visiting 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday, where funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Toronto. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

July 3, 1995
TAYLOR, Mary Odille - 94, Halifax, died July 1, 1995, at the home of her daughter, Gertrude, with whom she resided. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Etienne and Julie Briand. She lived in L'Ardoise, moving to Halifax in 1953. While she was living in L`Ardoise, she was a religious educator and taught French catechism. While in Halifax, she was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Rockingham. She was wellknown for her knitting skills. She was a former resident of Dr. Samuel Prince Manor where she resided for 22 years. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are daughters, Joan Burkey, Julia Wilks, Gertrude (Mrs. Daniel Mombourquette), Halifax; Rita McKay, Toronto  sons, Walter, Halifax; Chuck, Sackville; Herman, Truro; 37 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Helair; daughter, Hilda Pottie; sons, Louis, Frederick, Frank; sisters, Celeste Thurlow, Catherine Peters, Delphine Landry, Carrie Martell; brothers, Charles, Tranquill; grandsons, Barry Taylor, Raymond Pottie Jr. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic Funeral Home, Bayers Road. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Rockingham. Cremation to follow. Burial 3 p.m. Friday in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Memorial service August 12 in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise. Family flowers only. Donations to the food bank or Children's Wish Foundation.

Dec. 29, 1997; page C09
TAYLOR, James - 89, West L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., died December  27, 1997, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in L'Ardoise, he  was a son of the late Louis and Angelique (Berthier) Taylor. Surviving are  sons, Gerard and Fred, both of L'Ardoise; grandchildren, Jacqueline,   Michelle, Nancy, Jill and Chantelle; great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Jessica  and Colby. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was  predeceased by his wife, the former Alma Bona; brothers, Fred, William, Helaire; sisters, Mary Jane, Emma, Joan, Sophie; a brother and sister in infancy. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Funeral service today, December 29, at 11 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Church  L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association  Strait Richmond Hospital or L'Ardoise Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. 

Dec 30, 1998
TANNER (Sancon), Dorothy Marie - Halifax, wife and loving companion of Allan Steven Tanner, passed peacefully in the company of her family at home on December 29, 1998. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of Pascal Sancon and Minnie Maude (Martell) Sancon. She was predeceased by her parents; brother, Gerald; infant daughter, Patricia and granddaughter, Mary-Anne. She is survived by her husband, Allan; daughters, Peggy (Mrs. Gregory MacIntyre), Barbara (Mrs. Gary Staples) and Dorothy (Mrs. Daniel O'Reilly); sons, Gerald and Patrick, all residing in Halifax; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchil-dren; sister, Mrs. Muriel Burns and several nieces and nephews. She was a lifelong member of St. Michael's Parish, carried out volunteer work for the Cubs in the Metro area, was an avid gardener and sports enthusiast, and a person who loved animals and nature, as well as the simple things in life. She was greatly loved as a mother, grandmother, friend and confidant and will be greatly missed by her family and a wide circle of friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Herring Cove Road, Halifax. A funeral service will be held in St. Michael's Church, Herring Cove Road, at 2 p.m. today, December 31, with Rev. Cairns officiating. A reception is to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to the Cancer Research Foundation, the Red Cross Society or the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Thursday, March 7, 2002
TAYLOR (Roach), Cecelia Beatrice - Richmond Villa, St. Peter's, died in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, March 6, 2002. Born April 6, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Placide "Peter" and Sophie May (Evong) Roach (L'Ardoise). She is survived by sisters, Jane (Carl) Croft, L'Ardoise; Catherine (Joe) Laben, L'Ardoise; Sarah (Lavin) Richards, French Cove; May (Clifford) Mombourquette, Lower Sackville; brother, Lauchie Roach, Port Hood; son, Louis (Jes) Taylor, Spryfield; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; special niece, Marie; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Paula Sampson. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Louis; daughter, Shirley Ann (McLay) Sampson; sisters,Elizabeth (Freddy) Bona, Theresa (Gordon) LeRue, Jane in infancy; brother, Louis in infancy. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in L'Ardoise Funeral Home. Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

Tuesday Aug 17, 2004
THERIAULT, Evelyn Theresa - It is with great sadness in our hearts that we announce our mother, Evelyn Theresa Theriault (Sampson), 83, passed away peacefully with her family at her side in the Palliative Care Unit, VG Site, QEII, Halifax, on Sunday, August 15, 2004. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Sampson) Sampson. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis "Sam" in 1980. She is survived by her daughters, Diane, Dartmouth; Kathy Tait (Chris), Hammonds Plains; Suzanne Brown (Stephen/Jug); sons, Donald (Lynn), Buz (Suzanne), Dartmouth; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Evelyn retired in 1986 from The Halifax Correctional Centre and prior to that had worked at Rock Head Prison. She loved being with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Her interests included a love of music, political discussion and time spent in the sun and at the beach. She is the last surviving member of her family, and was predeceased by her brother, Patrick, and sisters, Alice, Marie "Tootsie", Margaret "Maggie" Holl, and Florence McIsaac. Visitation will be in Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax, today 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 p.m. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday in St. Mary's Basilica, Spring Garden Road, at 10:30 a.m., with a reception to follow, Rev. Robert Floyd officiating. Cremation to follow with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made in Evelyn's name to Hope Cottage, 2435 Brunswick St., Halifax, NS, B3K 2Z4, or to a charity of your choice.
 

July 11, 2007
THOMSON, Clara Mary - 98, died peacefully at home on July 10, 2007. Born in Rockdale, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Urban and Sabean Clements. Mom was happiest when she was surrounded by children and music. She was a long-time member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church. She was predeceased by her husband, David and son, James; sisters, Margaret Newberry, Mary Hill, Alvina Williams MacIntyre and Anne Robbins. She is survived by sons, David (Cathy), Halifax; Harold (Barb) Comox, B.C.; Robert, William (Christy) and Wayne (Karen), all of Dartmouth; daughters, Shirley (Jerry) Pottie, Calgary, Alta.; Patricia, Betty and Linda (Brian) Wambolt, all of Dartmouth; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Dartmouth Funeral Home, Queen Street. Funeral mass will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul's Church, Windmill Road, Father Terrance O'Toole officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations in Clara's name may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Special thanks to Dr. V. Gregus and the V.O.N for the care and kindness shown to our mother.