Comments on: Jack McDonald succumbs – 1949

By: bonmac

bonmac — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:08:47 +0000

Good Luck.

By: Paula Stamp

Paula Stamp — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:50:08 +0000

I was looking at their site yesterday. Their fees seem pretty reasonable. I will get in touch with them if you think it would be faster, thanks. I will keep you updated. You have been too kind.

By: bonmac

bonmac — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:47:42 +0000

Paula: I really would go to the Upper Ottawa Valley Gen Group and ask for their help. You will have to pay for the service but it would be easier than trying to figure this all out by yourselves. They will know what is the situation with the cemetery. I went to my uncle’s funeral and only remember some but I had to figure out the name of the cemetery and where it was because my memory had faded. My father’s and mothers are all jumbled up in my memory because of the stress of it. Good Luck. Let me know how it turns out. Oh, places close at this time of the year so be ready for that possibility.

By: Paula Stamp

Paula Stamp — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:34:04 +0000

Wow, thanks so much. I do not mind paying any fees at all. I do not believe my Dad even has an obit notice. I did try to do a search on the Neville site; however came up empty handed. A map of the cemetery with her location marked on it would be of great help as when we were there, there is no marker, headstone anything. I understand that the funeral home may be hesitate; however I can get my Dad involved if need be. I was trying to get this together for a Christmas present for him. He is not getting any younger and he would love this info and to find the gravesite. He was at the burial in 1996 however things have changed, grown in, he does remember being by a big tree,,,sorry. He is in his late 70′s. Please keep me informed if you do get anywhere. I really do appreciate all you have done. Paula

By: bonmac

bonmac — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:45:06 +0000

Paula, Okay that tells me that her burial is very recent. I would contact the Neville Funeral Home in Pembroke and find out what their fees are for obtaining funeral records. Some funeral homes charge $10-15.00 per person. The funeral records should indicate whether a tombstone was purchased or not and who purchased it as well as maybe a copy of the funeral announcement and an obituary notice. In this case it might be worth it to obtain the funeral records. If you can’t afford the fee they should at least be able to tell you about the burial etc. Whether they know where in the cemetery the burial is, I would ask and get a map or location. It is not that big a cemetery. My guess is that she is in the western newer section. They might refer you to the actual cemetery office if there is one. Here is their website: http://www.nevillefuneralhome.ca/ Some funeral homes are funny about giving out information and may ask you to write them a letter with documentation. Since your Dad is involved he is a direct descendant and that is a good. These are some hints as to how to work with a funeral home. They might be very obliguing or very fussy about rules of privacy. Be very polite and pleasant even if they are difficult. If this doesn’t work and you get stuck go to the Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group and I am sure that someone there knows this funeral home and may have records. Good Luck!

By: Paula

Paula — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:23:30 +0000

Hi There: Thank you so much for replying, I did not know where else to go, I have found out more info. Her name was Mary Elizabeth Constance Gleason. She lived in Chapeau, Quebec. She was born in 1917 and passed away in 1996. Married to Michael Gleason who died in 1983. Funeral director was Neville Funeral Home in Pembrooke. She was apparently buried at the St. Paul The Hermit Cemetery in Sheenboro, Ponitac, Quebec. We have been several times to the cemetery; however cannot locate her. My Dad would really like to find his Mom.

By: bonmac

bonmac — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:46:05 +0000

Paula: Thanks for stopping by. I have removed most of your contact information. I will email you directly some options that you could try. Researching in the area is difficult and you can try online sources for the graves. You didn’t give much information so you will need to provide more to other like the Upper Ottawa Valley Gen Group if you contact them. Good luck!

By: Paula Stamp

Paula Stamp — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 23:50:12 +0000

Hi There: I am looking for someone who can help me locate my grandma who was burried in Sheenboro cemetery. Her name was Constance Gleason. Any help would be appreciated or if you could direct me to someone who can help.