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Herbert Leo Getson

Birth	:	8 Feb 1893 Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	25 Jan 1988 Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Fort Point Cemetery, LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.2888530, -64.3522230
Inscription	:	Getson Herbert Leo 1893-1988 Geneva Lucy Mildred 1900-____
Description	:	Herbert Leo Getson 1988 Bridgewater Bulletin Herbert Leo Getso, 94, of LaHave, passed away peacefully on January 25, 1988 at the North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia. Born in LaHave, February 8, 1893, he was the son of the late James and Martha (Richard) Getson. He was a fisherman in his early years, joining the Merchant Marine during World War II; he also sailed on several Imperial Oil tankers. Larer he worked as an oiler for the J.F. Creaser Co. Ltd., LaHave. He is survived by his wife, the former Geneva Hayes; a daughter, Barbara (Mrs. James... Read More	Herbert Leo Getson 1988 Bridgewater Bulletin Herbert Leo Getso, 94, of LaHave, passed away peacefully on January 25, 1988 at the North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia. Born in LaHave, February 8, 1893, he was the son of the late James and Martha (Richard) Getson. He was a fisherman in his early years, joining the Merchant Marine during World War II; he also sailed on several Imperial Oil tankers. Larer he worked as an oiler for the J.F. Creaser Co. Ltd., LaHave. He is survived by his wife, the former Geneva Hayes; a daughter, Barbara (Mrs. James Hayward), Dublin Shore; a son, Carvel, Dartmouth; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; also a sister, Vera (Mrs. Harold Richard), LaHave. He was predeceased by brothers, Eldon, Murdock, Harris, and Earle and a sister, Bessie (Mrs. Jim Powers). The body rested at Sweeny's Funeral Home in Bridgewater. Funeral service was held from St. James Anglican Church, LaHave, of which he was a member, on Thursday, January 28, 1988, at 2 p.m., with Rev. John Paul Westin officiating, assisted by Rev. George MacLean of West Side United Church. Hymns were "Abide with Me" and "Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me." Burial was at Fort Point Cemetery, LaHave. Pallbearers were Calvin Bush, James Bush, Brady Himmelman, Clyde Getson, Raymond Getson, and Ralph Getson, Jr. With thanks to Rosemary Rafuse.

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Latitude: 44.2888530
Longitude: -64.3522230

Family Members:

Parent

James W Getson

(1841 - 1926)

Martha Sophia Richard Getson

(1856 - 1953)

Spouse

Geneva Lucy Mildred Hayes Getson

(1900 - 2003)

Siblings

Capt James Daniel Getson

(1876 - 1945)

Murdock Getson

(1885 - 1948)

Vera Melinda Getson Richard

(1888 - 1990)

Harris Leroy Getson

(1891 - 1974)

Earle Wesley Getson

(1895 - 1970)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fort Point Cemetery
LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2888530, -64.3522230

2. Creek Hill Cemetery
East LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3057600, -64.3464700

3. St. James Anglican Cemetery
Dublin Shore, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2714900, -64.3601200

4. Community Cemetery (Old)
East LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3053300, -64.3644400

5. Riverside Cemetery
East LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3080800, -64.3578600

6. Shepherd's Hill Cemetery
Riverport, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2868300, -64.3202400

7. Pioneer Cemetery
Riverport, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2952200, -64.3211080

8. Knox Presbyterian Cemetery
Dublin Shore, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2671000, -64.3747000

9. Rose Bay Community Cemetery
Rose Bay, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2971200, -64.3050700

10. Harbour View Cemetery
Rose Bay, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2949900, -64.3017000

11. Bayport Cemetery
Bayport, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3132090, -64.2975357

12. Bush Island Cemetery
Bush Island, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2381750, -64.3704420

13. Old Bush Island Cemetery
Bush Island, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2376810, -64.3714610

14. Corkum Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2805610, -64.4270420

15. St. Luke's Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2743100, -64.4296600

16. Mount Pleasant United Church Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2734690, -64.4308070

17. Lakeview Cemetery
Kingsburg, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2714260, -64.2736878

18. Publicover Cemetery
Crescent Beach, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2433940, -64.4050830

19. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
New Cumberland, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2872250, -64.4351750

20. Feltzen South Cemetery
Feltzen South, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3339300, -64.2966100

21. Romkey Family Cemetery
Crescent Beach, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2413559, -64.4052429

22. Lakeside Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2663080, -64.4341060

23. Croft Dale Cemetery
Crescent Beach, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2453190, -64.4183110

24. Middle LaHave Cemetery
Middle LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3308500, -64.4213000