Re: May Lillian (Spicer) McLellan

Hi Steve:

Hope this helps.

Dave
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SPENCER'S ISLAND -- Mrs. William S. McLellan, 86, Spencer's Island, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1974 in Harbour View Lodge, Advocate. Born in Spencer's Island, she was the former Mae Louise Spicer a daughter of the late Dewis and Emma (Parsons) Spicer. Surviving are three daughters, Emily (Mrs. Edgar Curry) Spencer's Island; Willina (Mrs. Robert Reicker), Saint John, N.B.; Bernice (Mrs. Henry Myers, Harwick, Mass.; a sister, Gertrude (Mrs. Robert Hughes), Spencer's Island; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband. The body rested at Union Church, Spencer's Island, where funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday. John Moses officiating. Burial was in the Advocate Cemetery.

Source: Unknown
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Amherst Daily News, Saturday, February 14, 1959, pg. #6; Reel #2715, NSARM, Halifax, N.S.
OBITUARY: William S. McLellan
Spencer's Island - The death of William Steele McLellan of Spencer's Island occurred suddenly at his home on his 74th birthday, Thursday, February 12th. His death, which shocked and saddened the community came from a heart seizure. He was the son of Robert Baxter & Emily Steele McLellan, Spencer's Island. He is survived by his wife, the former May Spicer; three daughters, Wilena, (Mrs. Robert Reicker), Saint John, N.B.; Bernice (Mrs. Louis Meyers), Ballardville, Mass.; and Emily (Mrs. Edgar Currie), Spencer's Island. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Source: Dave Winter, 16 May 2012

Amherst Daily News, Friday, February 20, 1959, pg. #6; Reel #2715, NSARM, Halifax, N.S.
FUNERAL: William S. McLellan
Spencer's Island - The funeral of the late William Steele McLellan was held from the Spencer's Island Union Church on Sunday afternoon, February 15. Rev. George Gough conducted the service with the Advocate choir in attendance. The hymns sung were "The Lord's My Shepherd" and "When On My Day Of Life The Night Is Falling". The profusion of beautiful tributes and largely attended funeral service testified to the high regard in which the deceased was held. The pallbearers were fellow Masons who also conducted their service. Relatives and friends from Glenholme, Ballardville, Mass., Saint John, N.B., Halifax, Yarmouth, Hantsport, Parrsboro, Port Greville and Advocate attended the funeral. Besides his wife, the former Mary Spicer and three daughters, Bernice (Mrs. H.L. Meyers), Ballardville; Wilena (Mrs. R.M. Reicker) Saint John and Emily (Mrs. E.R. Currie) Spencer's Island, the late Mr. McLellan is survived by one brother, Stephen McLellan, Spencer's Island; four sisters, Kathleen (Mrs. John A. Spicer) Spencer's Island; Margaret (Mrs. Harley MacDougall) Apple River; Holly (Mrs. E.C. Libby) Dorchester, Mass.; and Gladys (Mrs. Jack Graham), Seattle. There were also eight grandchildren. Interment was in the family lot at Advocate.

Source: Dave Winter, 16 May 2012

Obituary said he was 74?
Obituary - The death of William Steele McLellan of Spencer's Island occurred suddenly at his home on his 74th birthday, 1974. His death which shocked and saddened the community, came from a heart seizure. He was the son of Robert Baxter & Emily Steele McLellan of this place. He is survived by his wife, the former May Spicer; three daughters, Bernice (Mrs. H.L. Meyers), Ballardville, Mass; Wilena, (Mrs. Robert Reicker), Saint John, NB; Emily (Mrs. Edgar Currie), Spencer's Island. Also one brother, Stephen McLellan of this place.. Four sisters: Gladys (Mrs. Jack Graham), Seattle, WA;Holly (Mrs. E.C. Libby) Dorchester, MA; Kathleen (Mrs. John A. Spicer) Spencer's Island; and Margaret (Mrs. Harley McDougall) Apple River. There are also eight grandchildren. Funeral held on Sunday Feb. 15 from Spencer's Island Union Church Interment in family lot at Advocate Harbour. No dates on clipping.

Source: from clipping in scrap book of Lottie Ayer, Ward's Brook.
Copied 24, Aug. 2003 by J. Welsh
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Spicer, May Lillian 1888 1974 McLellan, William S. Y K
McLellan, William Steele 1885 12 Feb 1959 Spicer, May Lillian Y K
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On 15-11-03 8:38 PM, "nscumber" <nscumber@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

She was the d/o Captain Dewis Spicer and Emma Baker Parsons of Spencers Island. Would anyone know of a time of death for her. Thanks

Steve

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May Lillian Mc Lellan

Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings

Name     May Lillian Mc Lellan
Event Type     Immigration
Event Date     1924-1952 [dated: 20 Dec. 1947]
Event Place     Vermont, United States
Gender     Female
Age     59
Birth Country     Spencer's Island NS [29 May 1888]

[nearest relative at home: dau. Mrs. Edgar R. Currie, Spencers Island]
[destination: husb. William S., 9 Magazine St., Cambridge, Mass.]