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Helena Pearl Thompson MacKay

Birth	:	12 Sep 1913 Central New Annan, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	5 Jan 2021 Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	New Annan Bell Gift Cemetery, West New Annan, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.6337900, -63.3609400
Inscription	:	MACKAY / John David / 1911 - 2001 / His Wife / H. Pearl THOMPSON / 1913 - / James Robert / 1909 - 2002 / His wife / Marie I. LANGILLE / 1925
Description	:	School Teacher MacKay, Helena Pearl - Age 107, of Central New Annan, NS, passed away peacefully at Willow Lodge, Tatamagouche, NS, on January 5, 2021. Pearl was born in Central New Annan on September 12,1913. She was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Annie Jane (Bailey) Thompson. Pearl attended the Provincial Normal School, Truro, NS, and Mount Allison University, Sackville NB. She began her teaching career in rural one room schools in Central New Annan, West New Annan, Wentworth and Cape John. In 1959, she joined the staff of Tatamagouche Rural High School, which later became North Colchester High... Read More	School Teacher MacKay, Helena Pearl - Age 107, of Central New Annan, NS, passed away peacefully at Willow Lodge, Tatamagouche, NS, on January 5, 2021. Pearl was born in Central New Annan on September 12,1913. She was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Annie Jane (Bailey) Thompson. Pearl attended the Provincial Normal School, Truro, NS, and Mount Allison University, Sackville NB. She began her teaching career in rural one room schools in Central New Annan, West New Annan, Wentworth and Cape John. In 1959, she joined the staff of Tatamagouche Rural High School, which later became North Colchester High School. She retired from teaching in 1973. She was a small but mighty teacher who gained the respect of both her students and peers. Pearl attended Salem United Church, Tatamagouche Mtn. and West New Annan United Church. She was a member of the New Annan Community Club and Freedom Rebekah Lodge #62 from which she received her 80-year Jewel. She enjoyed quilting and knitting. After her retirement she and John enjoyed traveling. Pearl was predeceased by her husband John in 2001, her siblings: half- sisters, Lola Thompson and Gladys Bailey; sisters, Christine Thompson, Janie (Ted) Langille, Minnie (Alex) Ferguson, Bessie Thompson; and brothers, Raymond (Evelyn) Thompson, Kenneth (Janet) Thompson; and several nieces and nephews. Pearl is survived by nieces, Helen (Richard) Bujold, Eleanor (John) MacKay; and nephews, Mac (Kay) Langille, Raymond Thompson, Gregory (Andrew) Thompson, Kirby (Karla) Thompson and Lloyd Bailey. A special thank you to Pearl's extended family, the Cleoughs, for their care and attention to Pearl when she lived in her own home. The family would also like to thank the staff of Willow Lodge, for the love and care they gave to Pearl over the past 5 ½ years and for the support given to her family. If desired, donations may be made to Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Willow Lodge, or charity of choice. Funeral arrangement in care of Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche. A graveside funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2021 at Bell Gift Cemetery, West New Annan. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at: www.mmcfunerals.com

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Helena Pearl Thompson MacKay's memorial is located at: New Annan Bell Gift Cemetery, West New Annan, Colchester County, Canada.
When did Helena Pearl Thompson MacKay death?
Helena Pearl Thompson MacKay death on 5 Jan 2021 in Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 45.6337900
Longitude: -63.3609400

Family Members:

Parent

Malcolm MacKenzie “Mack” Thompson

(1867 - 1957)

Annie Jane Baillie Thompson

(1876 - 1929)

Spouse

John David C MacKay

(1911 - 2001)

Siblings

Christine Logan “Christina” Thompson

(1905 - 1928)

Janie Catherine Thompson Langille

(1908 - 1962)

Bessie Alberta Thompson

(1909 - 1984)

Raymond Malcolm Thompson

(1917 - 1982)

Kenneth George “Ken” Thompson

(1919 - 2014)

Lola May Thompson

(1889 - 1918)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. New Annan Bell Gift Cemetery
West New Annan, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6337900, -63.3609400

2. Langille Gift Cemetery
Central New Annan, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6357630, -63.3098690

3. Clark Cemetery
Millbrook, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6939697, -63.3492088

4. Tatamagouche Mountain Cemetery
Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6236300, -63.2726700

5. Lake Road Cemetery
Lake Road, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6842700, -63.4263900

6. Sunny Brae Cemetery
Oliver, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6941300, -63.3145700

7. The Four Oaks Cemetery
West Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6890300, -63.4520500

8. Lockerby Memorial Cemetery
Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7040672, -63.2772789

9. Tatamagouche Cemetery
Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7129500, -63.2947000

10. Balfron Cemetery
Balfron, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6636800, -63.2290700

11. The Falls Cemetery
Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6398000, -63.2223300

12. Millard Gift-Mattatall cemetery
Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7153473, -63.2815361

13. Tattrie's Oak Rest Cemetery
Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7004980, -63.2541690

14. Union Church Cemetery
Malagash, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7393705, -63.3741902

15. Union Church Cemetery
West Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7427400, -63.3725400

16. Barrachois Cemetery
Barrachois, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7241900, -63.2659600

17. Bayview Cemetery
Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7166595, -63.2330513

18. McNab's Hill Cemetery
Malagash, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7625600, -63.3576500

19. United Baptist
Wentworth, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6471893, -63.5502902

20. Wentworth Cemetery
Wentworth Centre, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6677884, -63.5530933

21. Monument Hill Cemetery
Wallace Grant, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7553080, -63.4671590

22. Malagash United Church Cemetery
Malagash, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7792100, -63.2933600

23. Forest Hills Cemetery
Denmark, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7012640, -63.1542210

24. Stevens Family Cemetery
Lower Wentworth, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7082600, -63.5671600