Re: James Card of River Hebert

Mona (Melanson) Card is d/o Laurent Lorong Melanson (1886-1960) and Ina N. Burbine (1893-1981).

She obviously m/2 William John “Scotty” Sinclair after Frederick Stephen Card died in 1963.

Perhaps Mona left Frederick before 1963 as there’s no mention of a wife in his accident article, just his four young children?

Odd Scotty mentions no step-children in his obit as wife, Mona survives him and would possibly have a say in the writing of his obit.

Dave
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Melanson, Lester Allen - 64, Maccan, died Tuesday, October 17, 2000. Born in River Hebert, he was a son of the late Lorong and Ina (Burbine) Melanson. Lester worked as a boiler maker for over 30 years, retiring in 1992. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and
gardening. He is survived by his wife, the former Marilyn Sims; sons, Steven and Robert, both of Hamilton, Ont.; brothers, Sidney (Agnes) Melanson, River Hebert; Carl (Dolly) Melanson, Prospect, Halifax Co.; Donald (Margaret) Melanson, Petawawa, Ont.;
sisters, Helen Melanson, Amherst; Jessie (Edmund) Richards, Tantallon; Hazel Glennie, River Hebert; ***Mona (Scott) Sinclair, Fredericton, N.B.***; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Danny, Frankie and Charlie; sisters, Dorothy, Maisie and Sarah in infancy. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive visitors in Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst on Friday, October 20, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in Campbell's Chapel, Rev. Danny Compton officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Eric Keys, 19 Oct 2000
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<http://www.inmemoriam.ca/view-announcement-379005-william-scotty-sinclair.html>

William "Scotty" Sinclair

SINCLAIR, WILLIAM JOHN “SCOTTY” - It is with great sadness that the family of William J. “Scotty” Sinclair of Fredericton, NB announce his sudden passing, at the Doctor Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 8, 2013. He was 78. Born on August 9, 1934 in Scotland, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Sutherland) Sinclair. Scotty was a member of the Presbyterian Church as well as the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4, a past member of the St. Andrew’s Society and the Black Watch Society. Very proud of his Scottish heritage, Scotty enlisted in the British RAF for two years, before coming to Canada and arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax in 1956, from there he joined the Black Watch at C.F.B. Gagetown. Following his military career he was employed with the City of Fredericton, Trees Division where he was known as the Tree Surgeon. Scotty was one of the last of his kind to climb with spurs and ropes, saw in hand toppling the tallest trees and swinging from butt to butt, bringing it down to nothing left but a stump. He is survived by his wife ***Mona (Melanson) Sinclair***; children John, Hughie (Danielle), and Fiona Sinclair (Vance) all of Fredericton; four grandchildren Alexander, Danielle “Dolly”, Evan and Aidan “Wee Chip”; special daughter Heather Ann her husband Jan; brothers Archie (Aileen) and Derek (Lexy); sisters Babs (Hamish) and Bunty (Farquar); many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a sister Elma (John), a brother Gerald, and nephew Kevin.
Resting at Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, where visitation will take place on Monday, August 12, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM A funeral service will be held from Bishop’s Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 2:00 PM with Rev, Basil Lowery officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery. A Legion tribute will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 7:00 PM. As an alternative to flowers, donations to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated. www.bishopsfuneralhome.com
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On 13-10-04 8:02 PM, "David Winter" <davidwinter@...> wrote:

I think James Card is the actually s/o Frederick Stephen Card and Mona
Melanson. When his father drowned in the Maccan River at River Hebert,
James, the youngest child, was adopted by his paternal aunt, Opal Verna Card
and her hubby, Herman MacNeil. Opal's obit mentions "Chosen Son, Jimmy
(Frances) Card".

Odd Opal's obit was as Card, Opal Verna with no reference to hubby, Herman
McNeil/MacNeil.

Sister, Vickie MacNeil/McNeil? (m/1 William Jollymore) would actually be his
1st cousin. This William Jollymore would be s/o William "Bill" Jollymore and
Elvenia "Allie" Smith. William "Bill" Jollymore's obit was posted yesterday.

However, there is no mention of James' oldest sister, Judy Card.

Another query; if Linda Vance is Opal Verna's step-granddaughter, then would
that make Linda a d/o Frances (?) before Frances m/1 James Card? Matthew and
Kyle are listed as straight grandchildren.

Gads, genealogy can become complicated sometimes.

Dave
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CARD, James - 48, River Hebert, died January 22, 2007. Born in Amherst, he
was a son of the late Frederick and Opal Card. He was employed with
Brookville Carriers Ltd. He is survived by wife, Frances; daughter, Linda;
sons, Matthew, Kyle; sisters, Vickie (William) Jollymore, Gail Card;
brother, Steven; granddaughters, Sonya, Kayla, Heather; nieces and nephews.
In fulfilling Jim's wishes, cremation has taken place under the direction of
Campbell's Funeral Home, Amherst (667-9906). There will be no visitation or
funeral service. Burial will take place in the spring in River Hebert
Cemetery. Donations to Victorian Order of Nurses. www.campbells-amherst.ca
[Tuesday, 23-January-2007 www.thechronicleherald.ca Halifax NS]
[collected by EMKeys 2007-01-23]
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Amherst Daily News, Tuesday, October 31, 1950, pg. #4; Reel #2700, NSARM,
Halifax, N.S.
WEDDINGS: Carde - Melanson
River Hebert, Oct. 30 - (Special) A pretty wedding was solemnized on Sunday
afternoon, Oct. 15, at 2 o'clock in Amherst where Mona Melanson, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Lorong Melanson and Frederick Carde, son of Mr. and the late
Mrs. Alex Carde of River Hebert were united in marriage. Father Murphy
performed the ceremony.
(Didn't copy who did what or wore what)

Source: Dave Winter, 18 Mar 2011
Note; Guessing Catholic at Amherst
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Chronicle Herald, Monday, July 26, 1965, pg. #11; Reel #5929, NSARM,
Halifax, N.S.
TWO LIVES CLAIMED IN ACCIDENTS ON HIGHWAYS
VEHICLES LEAVE ROAD IN SEPARATE MISHAPS, ONE FALLS INTO RIVER
Two Nova Scotia men - James William Singer, 57, of North Noel Road, Hants
County and Frederick Stephen Carde, 35, of River Hebert - were killed in
separate accidents in the province over the weekend.
Singer----------------------------------------

PLUNGED INTO RIVER
Carde died when his car left the road at the River Hebert bridge Saturday
night and landed in the tidal Maccan River, RCMP said.

Mr. Singer------------------------------------

BODY RECOVERED
Amherst RCMP said the Carde vehicle left the road after failing to make the
approach to the one-lane bridge over the Maccan River. The vehicle snapped
off an apple tree and landed in the river while the tide was in, it was
reported. The body was found when the tide went out. The owner of a
transport business and a former member of the Royal Canadian Army, Mr. Carde
was the father of four small children. Surviving are Judith 14, Gail 11,
Stephen 10 and James 7; his father, Alexander Carde, River Hebert; six
sisters, Ruby (Mrs. Ormond Hicks) Moncton; Pearl (Mrs. Victor Mile)
Vancouver; ***Opal (Mrs. Herman McNeil) River Hebert***; Kay (Mrs. Carl
Miscich) Minto, N.B.; Jane (Mrs. Fred Hatcher) River Hebert; and Gloria of
Moncton; and one brother, George, River Hebert. Funeral service will be held
Wednesday with interment in the family lot, River Hebert Cemetery.

Source: Dave Winter, 9 Nov 2010
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CARD, Opal Verna - 85, River Hebert, passed away Wednesday, December 13,
2006, at home. She was a daughter of the late Alex and Grace (Quinn) Card.
Surviving are daughter, Vickie (William) Jollymore; ***chosen son, Jimmy
(Frances) Card***; sisters, Ruby Hicks, Gloria Card, Kae Miscich; grandsons,
Mark, Jamie, Matthew, Kyle; stepgranddaughter, Linda Vance; several nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Pearl Mele, Jane Hatcher;
brothers, Charles, Fred, George. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in
Campbell's Funeral Home, Amherst, with funeral 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel.
Interment in River Hebert Cemetery. www.campbells-amherst.ca
[Thursday 14-December-2006 www.thechronicleherald.ca Halifax NS]
[collected by EMKeys 2006-12-14]
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