People of Bell Island
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The People of Bell Island pages feature mini-biographies (in alphabetical order by last name) of some of the people who have lived and worked on Bell Island, or have had an impact on its history in some way. Much of the information comes from historical records and newspaper or magazine articles. Some will be from Census records and some from anecdotal accounts by people I have interviewed. It will always be a "work in progress," with information being added as it comes available. If you would like to add information for yourself or your family, or simply to have your parents or grandparents names added as a memorial to their life and work on Bell Island, get in touch by emailing:
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Roy B. Eveleigh (1912-1961): Miner. He was born in October 1912 in Tilt Cove, Notre Dame Bay, NL, to Selina (nee Squires, 1884-1965) and Frederick Eveleigh (1877-1954), a miner. About 1919, when the Tilt Cove mine was closing, the family moved to Bell Island, where Frederick worked for DOSCO.
On leaving school in 1927, Roy began working for DOSCO as an underground miner. He married Minnie Badcock (c.1915-2006) about 1936.
His obituary in the Wabana Star of Nov. 22, 1961, written by his friend, Max Stares, said of him:
"During his long sojourn with the Company, he was engaged at many phases of mining, and served his employers well and faithfully, until ill health obliged him to relinquish his duties. He was a very capable miner, well-liked and held in the highest esteem by his co-workers.
Roy Eveleigh was a staunch member of the Loyal Orange Association and of the Royal Black Preceptory and was highly regarded by his fraternity. He was a devout member of the United Church and every good cause in the community had his support. A kindly amiable man, he was beloved by all who knew him. Widespread sympathy was evidenced by the steady stream of visitors to the saddened home during the "Wake" period, the profusion of wreaths, cards and telegrams that came in, and the large concourse of mourners attending the funeral. The funeral took place by motor hearse to the United Church Tuesday afternoon. A delegation from the L.O.L. were in attendance, and Mr. Bert Rideout was the undertaker. Services at his home, the Church and graveside were conducted by the Minister, Rev. B. Hicks, B.A."
Roy Eveleigh died November 11, 1961. Minnie Eveleigh died May 17, 2006 in St. John's. They are buried in the United Church Cemetery, Bell Island.
On leaving school in 1927, Roy began working for DOSCO as an underground miner. He married Minnie Badcock (c.1915-2006) about 1936.
His obituary in the Wabana Star of Nov. 22, 1961, written by his friend, Max Stares, said of him:
"During his long sojourn with the Company, he was engaged at many phases of mining, and served his employers well and faithfully, until ill health obliged him to relinquish his duties. He was a very capable miner, well-liked and held in the highest esteem by his co-workers.
Roy Eveleigh was a staunch member of the Loyal Orange Association and of the Royal Black Preceptory and was highly regarded by his fraternity. He was a devout member of the United Church and every good cause in the community had his support. A kindly amiable man, he was beloved by all who knew him. Widespread sympathy was evidenced by the steady stream of visitors to the saddened home during the "Wake" period, the profusion of wreaths, cards and telegrams that came in, and the large concourse of mourners attending the funeral. The funeral took place by motor hearse to the United Church Tuesday afternoon. A delegation from the L.O.L. were in attendance, and Mr. Bert Rideout was the undertaker. Services at his home, the Church and graveside were conducted by the Minister, Rev. B. Hicks, B.A."
Roy Eveleigh died November 11, 1961. Minnie Eveleigh died May 17, 2006 in St. John's. They are buried in the United Church Cemetery, Bell Island.