1869 L'Ardoise, Nova Scotia – 1943 L'Ardoise, Nova Scotia
Continuation of tree (5th child of Samuel Pitre/Adelaide Biret); all known surname descendants:
8 Alexandre 'Alexis' Pitre b: 4 May 1869 Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS; d: 10 July 1943 Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS
+Annie Martel b: 25 November 1879 Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS; m: 29 January 1900 Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS [Jerome/Judith Landry]; d: 29 July 1966 Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS
9 Thomas E. Pitre b: 19 July 1902 Holy Guardian Angels, L’Ardoise, Richmond, NS; d: 17 April 1974 Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS
+Marie Archange Martel b: 30 January 1905 Holy Guardian Angels, L’Ardoise, Richmond, NS; m: 13 January 1930 Holy Guardian Angels, L’Ardoise, Richmond, NS [Francois/Archange Marchand]; d: 9 July 1977 Holy Guardian Angels, L’Ardoise, Richmond, NS
9 Judith Pitre b: 30 April 1905 Holy Guardian Angels, L’Ardoise, Richmond, NS; d: 31 December 1905 Holy Guardian Angels, L’Ardoise, Richmond, NS
9 Mary Philomene 'Phyllis' Pitre b: 25 December 1906 Holy Guardian Angels, L’Ardoise, Richmond, NS; d: 6 March 1998 Westmount, Cape Breton, NS
+Hubert Daniel Petitpas b: Septemb1907 D'Escousse, Richmond, NS; m: 31 August 1927 Sydney, Cape Breton, NS [Alfred/Minnie Poirier]; d: 7 September 1994 Sydney, Cape Breton, NS
9 Mary Alma 'Emma' Peters b: 2 July 1908 Holy Guardian Angels, L’Ardoise, Richmond, NS; d: 20 August 1993 Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS
+Fabian Daniel Briand b: 28 September 1905 L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS; m: 26 November 1928 Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS [Frederick H./Odilia Sampson]; d: 12 August 2001 Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS
9 Elizabeth Pitre b: 27 April 1911 Holy Guardian Angels, L’Ardoise, Richmond, NS; d: 27 October 2003 Halifax, NS
+William Herbert Lapolder b: 19 October 1896 Pictou, NS; m: 23 June 1930 Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS [John/Elizabeth Hatter]; d: 25 February 1970 Sydney, Cape Breton, NS
9 Annie Jane Peters b: 22 June 1914 L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS; d: 9 April 1967 Halifax, Halifax, NS
+Cecil Joseph Smith b: Abt. 1907 St. Jacques, Newfoundland; m: 2 July 1934 St. Mary, Halifax, NS [John H./Martha White]
9 Alvina Peters b: 11 November 1915 L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS; d: 27 June 1992 Halifax, Halifax, NS
+Harvey Clifford Hendsbee b: 2 June 1913 Half Island Cove, Guysborough, NS; m: unknown [James/Jennie Alice Hendsbee]; d: 11 July 2011 Halifax, Halifax, NS
9 Mary Catherine Peters b: 6 November 1917 L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS; d: 3 May 2012 Hamilton, ONT
+Constant Sansone b: Abt. 1918 Hamilton, ONT; m: 17 January 1941 Halifax, Halifax, NS [Sebastian/Mary Matassa]; d: 7 February 1978 Hamilton, ONT
9 Eva May Peters b: 18 May 1919 L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS; d: 23 June 2018 Bedford, Halifax, NS
+Simon 'Samuel' Arthur Briand b: 28 October 1913 L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS; m: 26 October 1942 L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS [Simon/Mary Celeste Mombourquette]; d: 13 June 1975 L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS
9 Joseph Alexander Peters b: 17 December 1923 L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS; d: 15 May 1986 Sydney, Cape Breton, NS
+Josephine Martina Gillis b: 1 June 1931 Grand Mira North, Cape Breton, NS; m: unknown [John Joseph/Mary Margaret ---]; d: 19 December 2008 Sydney, Cape Breton, NS
Notes for Alexandre 'Alexis' Pitre:
Census
-1901 L'Ardoise, Richmond, Nova Scotia: Samuel Pitre
73, wife Adiline 73, Margrettie 26; Alexis Pitre 32, wife Annie 21; aunt
Ellen 85.
- 1911 L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS: Alexander Peters 44 (farming), wife Annie
30, Thomas 8, Philomene 4, Mary A. 2, Elizabeth infant, widowed mother Adelaide
84.
- 1921 L'Ardoise, Richmond, NS: Alex Peters 52 farmer, wife Annie 41, Thomas 20, Philomena 14, Emma 13, Elizabeth 10, Annie Jane 7, Elvina 5, Marie 4, Eva May 2, father-in-law Jerome Martell 70, sister Mary Martell 50.
- 1931 L'Ardoise, Richmond-West Cape Breton, NS: Alex S. Peters 63 fisherman, wife Annie 50, Thomas 25, wife Mary Virginia 25, Mary Catherine 13, Eva May 12, Alexander J. 7, grandson John McPhee 6.
Tombstone Inscription, Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise, NS: In memory of / Alex Peters / died July 10, 1943 / age 74 years / (further inscription covered in moss) // In loving memory of / Annie / beloved wife of / Alex Peters / 1879 - 1966 / to memory ever dear / PETERS
Notes for Annie Martel:
Obituary: 1 August 1966 - L'Ardoise - Funeral services will be held here today for Mrs. Annie Peters, 87, widow of Joseph Peters. Requiem high mass will be at Guardian Angel church at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Born in L'Ardoise, she lived in Sydney and the last 13 years with a daughter, Mrs. Herb Lapholder. Surviving are three sons. Thomas, L'Ardoise; Alex and John, Sydney; seven daughters, Mrs. Cecil Smith, and Alvina, Halifax; Mrs, Constance Samson, Hamilton; Mrs. Fabian Briand, L'Ardoise; Mrs. Lapholder and Mrs. Hubert Petitpas, Sydney. The body is at the Fabian Briand residence, L'Ardoise.
Obituaries for the children:
Thomas E. Pitre: Tombstone Inscription, Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise, NS: PETERS / Father / Thomas E. / 1902 - 1974 / Mother / Mary V. / 1905 - 1977 / forever in our hearts
Mary Philomene Pitre: 7 March 1998: Pettipas, Mary Philomena (Phyllis) - 91, 28 Victoria Hill, Westmount, formerly of 27 Morrison St., Sydney, died March 6, 1998, at home. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Annie and Alex Peters. She was a member of Holy Rosary Parish, Westmount, and St. Joseph's CWL. Surviving are daughters, Philomena (Mrs. John Yurczysyn), Elaine (Mrs. Emile Rooch), Yvonne (Mrs. Robert MacKinnon), Catherine (Mrs. Wyne Morrison), Sydney; Anna Mae (Mrs. Arthur Stone), Ottawa; Alvina (Mrs. Alex Burkey), L'Ardoise; Lorraine (Mrs. Arthur MacDonald), Mississauga, Ont.; Ethel (Mrs. Greg Gillis), Halifax; Delores (Mrs. Al Gariepy), Barrie, Ont.; sons, Arthur, Sydney, Gerard, Riverview, N.B.; sisters, Mary Samson, Elizabeth Lapolder, Halifax; Eva Briand, L'Ardoise; 43 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert; infant son, Alfred; three sisters; two brothers. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday in T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Rosary Church, Westmount, Rev. Dan MacInnis officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery, Westmount. Donations to any charity.
Tombstone Inscription, Holy Rosary Cemetery, Westmount, NS: PETTIPAS / father / Hubert D. / 1907 - 1994 / mother / Phyllis / 1906 - 1998
Marie Alma Peters: 23 August 1993: Mary Alma Briand (nee Martell), 85, L'Ardoise, Richmond County, died August 20, 1993. Born in L'Ardoise she was a daughter of the late Alex and Annie Martell Peters. She is survived by her husband Fabian; four sisters, Philomena (Mrs. Hubert Pettipas), Sydney; Eva Briand, L'Ardoise; Mary Samson, Elizabeth Lapolder, both of Halifax. She was predeceased by two sisters, Ann, Alvina; two brothers, Thomas, Alexander. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, L'Ardoise. Donations may be made to Nova Scotia Lung Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements under the direction of C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.
Tombstone Inscription, Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise,
NS: BRIAND / 1908 Mary Alma 1993 / husband / 1905 Fabian - 2001 / Hail
Mary / full of / grace / the Lord / is with thee / ever remembered ever loved
Elizabeth Pitre: The Chronicle Herald, Wednesday, 29 October
2003: Lapolder, Elizabeth: 92, Halifax, and formerly of Sydney,
died October 27, 2003. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond Co., she was a daughter
of the late Alexander and Annie (Martell) Peters (Pitre). Surviving
are sisters, Mary Sansone, Bedford; Eva Briand, L'Ardoise;
brother-in-law, Harvey Hendsbee, Halifax; sisters-in-law, Viney McPhee,
Ontario; Josephine Peters, Sydney; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by brothers, Thomas, Alexander, John; sisters,
Phyllis, Emma, Anna, Alvina; brother-in-law, Frank Lapolder;
sister-in-law, Betty. Visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in T. W. Curry
Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Church, Rev.
Gerald Dunphy officiating.
Alvina Peters: Tombstone Inscription, Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax, NS: HENDSBEE / Harvey C. / 1913 - 2011 / until we meet again / Alvina / 1915 - 1992
Eva May Peters: Dennis Haverstock Funeral Homes Ltd. (photo) Eva Mae Briand 1919-2018 (Eva Mae Briand May 18, 1919 L’Ardoise/Bedford, NS) - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother Eva Mae, on Saturday 23 June 2018, at the age of 99 years. Mom died peacefully surrounded by her children at Ivany Place, Bedford, NS. She was the last surviving member of her family. Mom had a great love of family, especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. For many years she baked goodies in her kitchen, with passion and love, where both Mom and Dad raised their family in L’Ardoise, Cape Breton. Mom was also a great knitter and could knit a pair of mitts or socks, with her eyes closed, for everyone and anyone that needed a pair or two. Mom had great faith and gave people hope with her many prayers and devotion. Mom was predeceased by her parents, Joseph Alexander and Annie (Martell) Pitre, her brothers and sisters: Judith, Phyllis, Emma, Elizabeth, Annie Jane, Mary, Alvina, Thomas and Alexander. Also predeceased by her loving husband, Sammy (Simon) who passed away in 1975. Mom will be sadly missed by her children: Eugene (Frances) Beaverbank, Alex Bedford, David (Geraldine) Carleton Place, Ont., Doris Vidakovic (widowed) Burlington, Ont., Arthur (Janis) L’Ardoise, Liz MacSween (Sandy) Bedford, Hector Beaverbank, Donna Thorne (Mark) Halifax, Jacqueline Briand (Mel Lucas) Lucasville, Blair (Sheryl) Bedford, Monique Burke (Tommy) Beamsville, Ont. Mom will also be fondly missed by her grandchildren: Christopher Briand, Julie Briand-Sleigh, Steven Briand, David Briand, Deninne Briand, David Vidakovic, Vanessa Cordeiro, Matthew MacSween, Danielle Ceschi, Jane Christensen, Thomas Burke, Simon Burke, along with her 17 great-grandchildren and her many special nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, St. Peter’s, NS. Mom will be resting in Holy Guardian Angels Visitation Chapel with visitation on Saturday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Funeral mass will follow a 1 p.m. from Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, L’Ardoise. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Special thanks to the staff of Lighthouse Point and Periwinkle Cove for all your amazing care.
Tombstone Inscription, Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise, NS: BRIAND / In loving memory of / a dear husband and father / Samuel Arthur / Oct. 28, 1913 - June 13, 1975 / ever remembered ever loved
Joseph Alexander Peters: 15 May 1986 - Joseph
Alexander Peters, 29 Atlantic Street, Sydney died Thursday, May 15 at St.
Rita Hospital, Sydney. Born in L'Ardoise, Richmond County, he was the son
of the late Joseph Alexander and Anna Martell Peters. He was
employed as carpenter at Sydney Steel Corporation until his retirement in 1974.
He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 12. Mr. Peters was a member of St. Josephs Parish and was an active
member on several parish committees. He is survived by his wife the former
Josephine Gillis; four daughters, Anne Marie (Mrs. John G. MacDonald)
Dutch Brook; Alvina, Labrador, Linda and Delores both at home;
six sisters; Emma (Mrs. Fabian Briand) and Mrs. Eva Briand both of
L'Ardoise, Mrs. Mary Samson and Alvina (Mrs. Harvey Hendsbee) both of
Halifax, Mrs. Elizabeth Lapolder and Phyllis (Mrs. Hubert Pettipas) both
of Sydney and four grandchildren. Besides his parents he was predeceased
by two brothers; Thomas Peters and John McPhee and one sister Anna.
The body will rest at T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel today after 7 p.m. The
funeral mass will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. from St. Josephs Church with
Reverend Norman MacPhee officiating. Interment will be made in
Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung
Association.
Back one generation to parents of Alexandre 'Alexis' Pitre
Items in RED sourced from Holy Guardian Angels, L'Ardoise registers provided on Patrick B. Burke's website, L'Ardoise Cemetery and Memorial Records, and from birth registrations/baptismal records, marriage/death certificates online at Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics.
- Births/marriages/deaths in RED also from Nova Scotia Antigonish Catholic Diocese (1823-1905) online records.
Last updated: 20 June 2025.