HISTORIC WABANA FACEBOOK GROUP BLOG
January to June 2025
by Gail Hussey-Weir
Created Jan. 1, 2025 / Updated Jan. 6, 2025
January to June 2025
by Gail Hussey-Weir
Created Jan. 1, 2025 / Updated Jan. 6, 2025
Welcome to this blog, which I created on Nov. 8, 2021 as a way for Bell Islanders near and far who are not members of my Facebook Group "Historic Wabana Nfld 2.0" to see some of the things posted there as the Group is "Private," which means only members can see it.
In this Blog, you will see some of the things that you would see on my FB group, especially the obituaries. You won't be able to comment here in real time like you would on the FB group, but if you want to share your thoughts on anything you see, or even send in your own photos to be included here, you can do so by emailing me (Gail) at: [email protected].
Just as you would see on the FB Group, the latest posts are shown first. Unlike the FB Group, you will see buttons next to some posts. You can click on the button provided to read more about the subject at hand. When you are finished, click the back arrow in the top left corner of the page to return to this Blog. Click the Blog in the top menu to visit other Blog pages.
In this Blog, you will see some of the things that you would see on my FB group, especially the obituaries. You won't be able to comment here in real time like you would on the FB group, but if you want to share your thoughts on anything you see, or even send in your own photos to be included here, you can do so by emailing me (Gail) at: [email protected].
Just as you would see on the FB Group, the latest posts are shown first. Unlike the FB Group, you will see buttons next to some posts. You can click on the button provided to read more about the subject at hand. When you are finished, click the back arrow in the top left corner of the page to return to this Blog. Click the Blog in the top menu to visit other Blog pages.
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Obituary for Clifford Rees, January 3, 2025, age 82. |
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February 11, 1942 – January 3, 2025. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cliff Rees on Friday January 3, 2025 at the Cornwall Community Hospital at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Betty Rees (neé Gosse) for 61 wonderful years. Dear father of Chris Rees (Karen) and Dave Rees (Geneviève). Cherished grandfather of Mitchell Rees. Loving brother of Donald Rees (Connie), Nita Tremblett (late Michael) and Carl Rees (Lynn). He is also survived by many cousins and friends. Predeceased by his parents George Rees and Maria Parsons and his adopted parents Allen and Julianna Parsons.
Cliff was born on Bell Island, Newfoundland. Cliff was employed for most of his first career by Nav-Canada, first as a Radio Operator, then Flight Service Specialist and finally retiring as Manager of Flight Service Specialist Training. His career moved the family to many places in northern and eastern Ontario. After retiring he spent most of his time in his beloved workshop pursuing his second career as an exceptionally skilled woodworker. He never retired from this second career.
Cliff was a proud Mason of over 50 years. He was Master of his lodge many times and also served as District Deputy Grand Master. He developed many life-long friendships within the lodge and loved helping out wherever and whenever he could.
Cliff’s family will receive friends at Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street (613-938-3888) on Monday January 13th from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. A service to celebrate Cliff’s life will be held on Tuesday January 14th at 11 a.m. at Christ Church Seaway, 2 Bethune Ave, Long Sault. Interment will be held in the Spring at St. Lawrence Valley Cemetery. A reception will follow the service in the Masonic Hall, 11 Memorial Square, Ingleside.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Cornwall Community Hospital for the care Dad received in his final days.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca
Cliff was born on Bell Island, Newfoundland. Cliff was employed for most of his first career by Nav-Canada, first as a Radio Operator, then Flight Service Specialist and finally retiring as Manager of Flight Service Specialist Training. His career moved the family to many places in northern and eastern Ontario. After retiring he spent most of his time in his beloved workshop pursuing his second career as an exceptionally skilled woodworker. He never retired from this second career.
Cliff was a proud Mason of over 50 years. He was Master of his lodge many times and also served as District Deputy Grand Master. He developed many life-long friendships within the lodge and loved helping out wherever and whenever he could.
Cliff’s family will receive friends at Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street (613-938-3888) on Monday January 13th from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. A service to celebrate Cliff’s life will be held on Tuesday January 14th at 11 a.m. at Christ Church Seaway, 2 Bethune Ave, Long Sault. Interment will be held in the Spring at St. Lawrence Valley Cemetery. A reception will follow the service in the Masonic Hall, 11 Memorial Square, Ingleside.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Cornwall Community Hospital for the care Dad received in his final days.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca
Posted Jan. 4, 2025 by Mel Vokey. The photo on the left has two of Mel's brothers in their JTC uniforms, then Mel and their father.
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Obituary for Nina (nee Bickford) Shea, January 1, 2025, age 74.
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Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Nina Shea of Garden Cove aged 74 years. Predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Katie Bickford; her husband, Frank; his parents Frank and Mary Shea, her sisters, Ethel, Minnie, Irene, and Pauline; her brothers, Leander, Eneas, Cyril, Reuben; her in laws, Bill, Florence, John, Rhoda, Don, Mike, Peter, Andy, and Billy, Left with fond and loving memories her life mate Albert. Her children, Francine (Paul) of Shelburne, ON, Daniel, of Garden Cove, NL, Michael (Kathy), of Paradise, NL, Lisa (Martin),of Brantford, ON; grandchildren, Anah, Sydney, Myranda, Avery, and Frankie; step-grandchildren, Ada and Gabriel; her sisters, Muriel (Bill) of Bell Island, NL, Rita (Reg) of Sheet Harbour, NS, Linda (Charlie), of Hearts Delight, NL, Caroline of Bell Island, NL, Gloria (John) of Bell Island, NL, Olga (Gerald), of Torbay, NL, Cathy (Bob) of Flat Rock, NL; her brothers, Rex of Edmonton, AB, Bram (Angela) of Stillwater Lake, NS; sisters-in-law, Sadie of Bell Island, NL, Ellen (Roy) of Shoe Cove, NL, Bride of Burin, NL, Paulette of Swift Current, NL, Elaine of Kelligrews, NL and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home in Clarenville on Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 7-9 P.M. and Friday, January 3, 2025 from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Interment to take place at St. Mary’s Anglican Cemetery, Lance Cove, Bell Island, NL on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to PSP Society of Canada P.O. Box 40, Station main Kingston, On K7L 4V6. Our eternal thanks, love, and gratitude to mom’s best friend and love Albert Upshall. Many warm hugs and blessings to the wonderful caring staff at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville for your help and care over these past 5 years has been wonderful and not to be forgotten PCA Cathy Beck of Swift Current for her gentle care of our mother, our many thanks.