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Rachel Josephine Porter

Female 1929 - 2021  (92 years)


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  • Name Rachel Josephine Porter 
    Birth 6 Apr 1929  Falmouth, Hants, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 13 Jul 2021  Halifax, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Age 92, of Falmouth, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born on April 6, 1929, in Falmouth, Hants Co., she was a daughter of the late Albert and Hulda (Lenihan) Porter. Rachel enjoyed knitting, watching curling and the blue jays. She always had one finger on the phone. She was the unofficial historian of Falmouth and surrounding areas. She always enjoyed her years with her husband Ron and family at the cottage on Mockingee Lake. Rachel was a friend to many. Rachel was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Rachel was predeceased by her husband, Ron; daughter-in-law, Kristie Sheehy; four brothers; two sisters. Rachel's family would like to extend a special thank you to niece, Carolyn Archibald and the staff of the QEII for the loving care provided to Rachel. .Graveside service will be held in Centre Falmouth Cemetery, Town Road, Falmouth.
    Burial Centre Falmouth Cemetery, Falmouth, Hants, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I1462  Hantsport Families
    Last Modified 20 Aug 2021 

    Father Albert Judson Porter,   b. 3 Apr 1897, Falmouth, Hants, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Oct 1942, Windsor, Hants, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 45 years) 
    Mother Hulda Blanche Lenihan,   b. Abt 1896, New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage 26 Apr 1922  Windsor, Hants, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Family ID F173  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ronald B. Sheehy,   b. 11 Feb 1928   d. 12 May 1996, Windsor, Hants, Nova Scotia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Family ID F5783  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 20 Aug 2021 

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 6 Apr 1929 - Falmouth, Hants, Nova Scotia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 13 Jul 2021 - Halifax, Nova Scotia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Centre Falmouth Cemetery, Falmouth, Hants, Nova Scotia Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S2009] Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, (website), Registration Year: 1922 - Book: 9 - Page: 682.
      Certificate of marriage.