Re: Jim Cooper of Moncton; Springhill connected

Hi Bliss:

Thanks for the input.

Since Jim’s birth was possibly registered as Cooper from day one, perhaps “Did” had an unmarried relationship with a Cooper lady resulting in the birth of Jim? Anyway, I think I’ll give “Did” an extra un-named spouse to place Jim for the time being.

I think there were Cooper’s in Springhill at the time per the Moss Journal.

Years from now after we’re both long gone, NSARM Vitals will eventually release Jim’s birth record and someone down the road will know for sure.

Dave

On 14-02-26 10:55 AM, "Bliss Brown" <blissb702@...> wrote:

David,

Hilson and Hattie were neighbors for at least 40 years, never heard of Mr. Cooper so I believe he was at a distance. "Did" as Hilson was called by all, was a character without limits. Known in our midst as the fellow that fished with dynamite rather than with a rod and line.

So many of the old neighborhood are gone ..........sort of wish I had spent more time back then chatting with them more.

bliss

On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 7:15 PM, David Winter <davidwinter@...> wrote:



The only conclusion I can come up with at the moment is Jim/James Cooper was
either adopted or fostered by Harry Hilson MacLeod and his wife, Hattie Mae
Lewis of Springhill.

In Harry Hilson MacLeod's obit, he's referred to as a son.

In Keith Lewis MacLeod's obit, he's referred to as a half-brother.

In Hattie Mae Lewis' obit, he's not referred to at all.

Dave
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Chronicle Herald, Saturday, April 15, 2000, pg. #A22; Reel #21592, NSARM,
Halifax, N.S.
OBITUARY:
Cooper, Jim - Died April 13, 2000, in the Moncton Hospital at the age of 62.
He was a son of the late John and Anna (Thomas) Cooper. Jim was a quiet,
kind hearted, gentle spirited individual who enjoyed life and his home, he
loved to read and travel, he always enjoyed a good joke. Beloved husband of
Shirley (Fisher), loving father of Kathy Glover, Halifax; Coleen Geib and
her husband, Dean, Calgary, Alta; loving step-father to Vickie Pereira and
her husband, John, Rickey Downey, Kathy Mauger and her husband Jim, all of
Toronto; Leslie Lewis, Moncton, N.B.; dearest grandfather of Wendy Glover
and the late Billy Glober; step-grandchildren, Matthew, Steven, Joey,
Savanah, Kayla; dear brother, John Cooper, Moncton, N.B.; Keith Cooper and
his wife, Annette, Charlottetown, P.E.I.; Don Cooper and his wife, Donna,
New Glasgow; Keith MacLeod and his wife, Irva, Springhill. Jim is also
survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving
son, Christopher Cooper. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Sunday in Fair Haven Funeral
Home. Funeral service will be held in Fair Haven Funeral Home Chapel, 11
a.m. April 17, Rev. Lloyd Bruce officiating. Following the service the
family invite you to join them for a time of fellowship and refreshments in
the family reception center of the funeral home. Donations to the Friends of
the Moncton Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements
entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Rd., Moncton, N.B.

Source: Dave Winter, 24 Feb 2014
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