My Newfoundland Ancestors

David R. Putnam¹

Charts

Descendants of John Marshall & Mary Houlihan
Descendants of John Hartson & Roseanna Spencer

(14 September 1959 - 13 June 2017)

Last Edited

Mar 29, 2021

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Patricia Ann Monogue

Father

William H. Putnam¹ b. 18 Sep 1932, d. 24 Apr 2002

Mother

Edna Mary Hanam¹ b. 25 Oct 1934, d. 30 Aug 2011

Family

Charlene Button b. 21 Nov 1964, d. 20 Aug 2010

Marriage

Principal=Charlene Button²

Birth

14 September 1959

Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States¹

Marriage

Principal=Charlene Button²

(Witness) Death

20 August 2010

Principal=Charlene Button²

Death

13 June 2017

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States¹

Obituary

June 2017

Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States; "GRAFTON/SUTTON: David R. Putnam, 57, passed away June 13, 2017 following complications from stroke. He was predeceased by his wife Charlene (Burton) Putnam and parents William and Edna Putnam. He leaves his children Katie, Bill and Jeremiah Putnam, grandson David, his brother Ken Putnam and sisters Judy Grenier, Kathleen Ferraro, Nancy Conley and several nieces and nephews. David was born in Worcester September 14, 1959 and lived his entire life in Grafton where he became known as “Putt”, “Chuck” or “Dave”. By trade, Dave was a Master Plumber. Away from work he loved the outdoors where he would go fishing and camping whenever he could. Closer to home you were likely to see him out for a ride on his motorcycle, watching the Boston Red Sox or old movies. All are welcome to gather with David’s family at Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton, MA, June 16th. Viewing hours are 9:30-11:00am with a prayer service at 11:00am. He will then be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Grafton. A Book of Memories to share photos, stories or memories of David is available online at: www.RoneyFuneralHome.com "³

Burial

June 2017

Riverside Cemetery, Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States¹

Citations

[S878] Find a Grave, online www.findagrave.com, accessed 29 March 2021), memorial page for David R Putnam (14 Sep 1959–13 Jun 2017), Find a Grave Memorial no. 180454912, citing Riverside Cemetery, Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA ; Maintained by Mary S. (contributor 47572796).
[S878] Find a Grave, online www.findagrave.com, accessed 29 March 2021), memorial page for Charlene “Char” Burton Putnam (21 Nov 1964–20 Aug 2010), Find a Grave Memorial no. 71137959, citing Riverside Cemetery, Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA ; Maintained by Diane (contributor 47166977.
[S431] Web site: Obituary for David R. Putnam at https://roneyfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/2961041/…

William H. Putnam^1,2

(18 September 1932 - 24 April 2002)

Last Edited

Mar 29, 2021

Family

Edna Mary Hanam b. 25 Oct 1934, d. 30 Aug 2011

Marriage

Principal=Edna Mary Hanam¹

Child

David R. Putnam+³ (14 Sep 1959 - 13 Jun 2017)

Birth

18 September 1932

Marriage

Principal=Edna Mary Hanam¹

Death

24 April 2002

Witness=Edna Mary Hanam²

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. Kathleen Putnam Ferraro , daughter of Edna, September 2009.
[S1053] Telegram, August 31, 2011.
[S878] Find a Grave, online www.findagrave.com, accessed 29 March 2021), memorial page for David R Putnam (14 Sep 1959–13 Jun 2017), Find a Grave Memorial no. 180454912, citing Riverside Cemetery, Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA ; Maintained by Mary S. (contributor 47572796).

Elizabeth Quigley¹

Last Edited

Jul 3, 2020

Family

Michael O'Keefe

Marriage

Principal=Michael O'Keefe¹

Child

Mary O'Keefe+¹ (Aug 1900 - 1942)

Marriage

Principal=Michael O'Keefe¹

Married Name

O'Keefe¹

Citations

[S431] Web site: Website of Shawn Power, accessed 03 July 2020 at https://shawnpowerancestry.com/colinet-rc-cemetery/

John Quilty¹

(say 1820 - )

Last Edited

Jul 4, 2016

Family

Mary Davis b. s 1820

Marriage

Bride=Mary Davis¹

Child

Patrick Quilty¹ (c Apr 1846 - )

Birth

say 1820

Marriage

Bride=Mary Davis¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 9, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary's, Newfoundland. Listing for Baptism of Patrick Quilty, 02 April 1846.

Margaret Quilty¹

(say 1835 - )

Last Edited

Mar 18, 2016

Family

Thomas Phalen b. s 1835

Marriage

9 January 1856

St. Mary's Bay, Newfoundland, Canada; "Thomas Phalen and Margaret Quilty, both of St. Mary's. Witnesses Michael Mahoney & Ellen Burke. By Father J. Ryan".; Principal=Thomas Phalen¹

Birth

say 1835

Married Name

9 January 1856

Phalen¹

Marriage

9 January 1856

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "Thomas Phalen and Margaret Quilty, both of St. Mary's. Witnesses Michael Mahoney & Ellen Burke. By Father J. Ryan".; Principal=Thomas Phalen¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Parish Register of the Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland, LDS Film #2169242, Item (Marriages). Marriage entry for Thomas Phalen & Margaret Quilty, 09 January 1856. Film accessed February, 2016 at Family History Library, Montpelier, Vermont, and transcribed by myself (Patricia Balkcom).

Patrick Quilty¹

(circa April 1846 - )

Last Edited

Aug 6, 2020

Father

John Quilty¹ b. s 1820

Mother

Mary Davis¹ b. s 1820

Birth

circa April 1846

Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Baptism

2 April 1846

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Parents are listed as John Quilty and Mary Davis. Witnesses were John Breen and Godmother's name couldn't be read.¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 9, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary's, Newfoundland. Listing for Baptism of Patrick Quilty, 02 April 1846.

James Joseph Quinlan^1,2,3

(1922 - 2 July 1991)

Last Edited

Dec 31, 2019

Family

Madeline Mary Bishop b. 6 Sep 1915, d. 26 Feb 2012

Marriage

Principal=Madeline Mary Bishop¹

Children

Mary Elizabeth Quinlan² (24 Apr 1942 - 24 Sep 1947)
Lillian Quinlan² (1950 - 7 Jul 2008)

Birth

1922

Newfoundland, Canada³

Marriage

Principal=Madeline Mary Bishop¹

(Witness) Death

24 September 1947

Holyrood, Conception Bay District, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Mary Elizabeth Quinlan²

Death

2 July 1991

Newfoundland, Canada; Witness=Madeline Mary Bishop³

Citations

[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1956; Listing for Clara Bishop Conrad, arrival May 4, 1945 in Vanceboro, Maine; lists sister as Madeline Quinlan of Holyrood, Conception Bay, Newfoundland.
[S1120] ObitTree, online www.obittree.com, Listing for Madeline Mary Quinlan, nee Bishop, died February 26, 2012; accessed 12/31/2019 at https://obittree.com/obituary/ca/newfoundland/…
[S1120] ObitTree, online www.obittree.com, Family tree of "phillipschlosser21"; accessed 12/19/2001 at
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/5003529/…

Lillian Quinlan¹

Charts

Descendants of Robert Bishop & Sarah Barry

(1950 - 7 July 2008)

Last Edited

Dec 31, 2019

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of Patricia Ann Monogue

Father

James Joseph Quinlan¹ b. 1922, d. 2 Jul 1991

Mother

Madeline Mary Bishop¹ b. 6 Sep 1915, d. 26 Feb 2012

Birth

1950

Death

7 July 2008

Witness=Madeline Mary Bishop^1,2

Citations

[S1120] ObitTree, online www.obittree.com, Listing for Madeline Mary Quinlan, nee Bishop, died February 26, 2012; accessed 12/31/2019 at https://obittree.com/obituary/ca/newfoundland/…
[S1120] ObitTree, online www.obittree.com, Family tree of "phillipschlosser21"; accessed 12/19/2001 at
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/5003529/…

Mary Elizabeth Quinlan¹

Charts

Descendants of Robert Bishop & Sarah Barry

(24 April 1942 - 24 September 1947)

Last Edited

Dec 31, 2019

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of Patricia Ann Monogue

Father

James Joseph Quinlan¹ b. 1922, d. 2 Jul 1991

Mother

Madeline Mary Bishop¹ b. 6 Sep 1915, d. 26 Feb 2012

Birth

24 April 1942

Holyrood, Conception Bay District, Newfoundland, Canada²

Death

24 September 1947

Holyrood, Newfoundland, Canada; Witness=Madeline Mary Bishop, Witness=James Joseph Quinlan¹

Citations

[S1120] ObitTree, online www.obittree.com, Listing for Madeline Mary Quinlan, nee Bishop, died February 26, 2012; accessed 12/31/2019 at https://obittree.com/obituary/ca/newfoundland/…
[S1120] ObitTree, online www.obittree.com, Family tree of "phillipschlosser21"; accessed 12/19/2001 at
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/5003529/…

Joseph Quinn¹

(26 April 1905 - )

Last Edited

Nov 15, 2015

Father

William Quinn¹

Mother

Rose Hartson¹

Birth

26 April 1905

Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Baptism

30 April 1905

St. Patrick Catholic Church, Burin, Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada; Baptismal record states that Joseph Quinn, child of William Quinn and Rose Hardstone was born April 26th and baptised in St. Patrick's Catholic Church by Father P.M. O'Connor on April 30th. Sponsors were Michael Molloy and Bridget Farrell.¹

Citations

[S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Vital Records, 1840-1949," database with images, (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-12568-29567-80 : accessed 15 November 2015), Delayed Births 1905-1905, Box 24 > image 422 of 572; Provincial Archives, St. John's. Baptismal record for Joseph Quinn, April 30, 1905.

William Quinn¹

Last Edited

Nov 15, 2015

Family

Rose Hartson

Marriage

Bride=Rose Hartson¹

Child

Joseph Quinn¹ (26 Apr 1905 - )

Marriage

Bride=Rose Hartson¹

Citations

[S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Vital Records, 1840-1949," database with images, (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-12568-29567-80 : accessed 15 November 2015), Delayed Births 1905-1905, Box 24 > image 422 of 572; Provincial Archives, St. John's. Baptismal record for Joseph Quinn, April 30, 1905.

Agnes Genevieve Quirk¹

Charts

Descendants of John Marshall & Mary Houlihan
Descendants of John Hartson & Roseanna Spencer

(17 November 1930 - 10 October 1993)

Last Edited

Feb 7, 2003

Relationship

2nd cousin of Patricia Ann Monogue

Father

Alexander John Quirk¹ b. 12 Nov 1892, d. 6 Mar 1950

Mother

Monica Florence Hunt¹ b. 28 Sep 1897, d. 10 Jun 1970

Family

Michael Clarence Hall b. 14 Apr 1927, d. 4 Dec 1995

Marriage

Principal=Michael Clarence Hall¹

Birth

17 November 1930

North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Married Name

Hall¹

Marriage

Principal=Michael Clarence Hall¹

Death

10 October 1993

Northside General Hospital, North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Burial

13 October 1993

Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. David and Marlene Farrell through John Touchings to Pat Balkcom, 1 Feb 2002
(Marlene is a direct descendant of Josephine Marshall).

Alexander John Quirk^1,2

(12 November 1892 - 6 March 1950)

Last Edited

Nov 9, 2018

Family

Monica Florence Hunt b. 28 Sep 1897, d. 10 Jun 1970

Marriage

13 July 1913

North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; Witnesses were Peter Tobin and Rebecca Martin.; Principal=Monica Florence Hunt²

Children

Eveline S. Quirk+² (11 Aug 1914 - 12 Feb 1990)
Florence Quirk² ( - b 2013)
William Quirk² (24 Mar 1918 - 30 Apr 1965)
Margaret Mary Quirk+² (12 Dec 1919 - 14 Mar 1994)
Susan B. Quirk² (13 Jun 1921 - b 2013)
George Stephen Quirk+² (18 Jan 1923 - 20 Dec 1983)
Michael Augustus Quirk+² (13 Jan 1926 - 1 Jul 2013)
Gladys Quirk+² (15 Feb 1928 - c 1977)
Madeleine Teresa Quirk+² (12 May 1929 - 10 Mar 2017)
Agnes Genevieve Quirk+² (17 Nov 1930 - 10 Oct 1993)
Alexander T. Quirk² (2 Jan 1933 - 28 Sep 2009)
David Gervaise Quirk+² (13 May 1934 - 8 Feb 2012)
Josephine M. Quirk+² (1935 - 26 May 1979)

Birth

12 November 1892

Marriage

13 July 1913

St. Joseph Catholic Church, North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada; Witnesses were Peter Tobin and Rebecca Martin.; Principal=Monica Florence Hunt²

Occupation

miner.^2,3

Death

6 March 1950

North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada^2,4

Burial

8 March 1950

Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada; Many family members are listed on this stone - his part states: "Father, Alex J. Quirk (miner) 1892-1950".⁵

Citations

Son of William Quirk and Susan Snooks.
[S435] E-mail Message. David and Marlene Farrell through John Touchings to Pat Balkcom, 1 Feb 2002
(Marlene is a direct descendant of Josephine Marshall).
[S1307] Cape Breton Genweb, online http://www.capebretongenweb.com, Cape Breton Burial Index. Listing the death and burial of Florence V. Quirk, 1897-1970, Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
[S878] Find a Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Grave for Alexander John Quirk, Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, died March 6, 1950.
[S1307] Cape Breton Genweb, online http://www.capebretongenweb.com, Cape Breton Burial Index. Listing the death and burial of Alex J. Quirk, 1892-1950, Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Alexander T. Quirk¹

Charts

Descendants of John Marshall & Mary Houlihan
Descendants of John Hartson & Roseanna Spencer

(2 January 1933 - 28 September 2009)

Last Edited

Oct 29, 2015

Relationship

2nd cousin of Patricia Ann Monogue

Father

Alexander John Quirk¹ b. 12 Nov 1892, d. 6 Mar 1950

Mother

Monica Florence Hunt¹ b. 28 Sep 1897, d. 10 Jun 1970

Family

Myrna L. Alldred b. 4 May 1937

Marriage

15 September 1956

Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Principal=Myrna L. Alldred¹

Birth

2 January 1933

North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Marriage

15 September 1956

Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; Principal=Myrna L. Alldred¹

Death

28 September 2009

North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada²

Obituary

30 September 2009

"Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: January 2nd, 1933

Passed in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: September 28th, 2009

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother and uncle Alexander "Alex" Quirk, age 76, on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 at his residence.
Born in North Sydney on January 2, 1933, Alex was the son of the late Alexander and Florence (Hunt) Quirk. In his earlier years he worked as a bellman at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto and then later as caretaker at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #19 in North Sydney until his retirement, and was also associate member of the branch. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, North Sydney.
He is survived by his two sisters, Florence MacGuire, Yorkton, Sask., and Madeleine Rouleau, Ajax, ON; two brothers Michael Quirk, North Sydney, and Gervais (Ruth) Quirk, Howie Center and a number of nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Myrna; his brothers, George and Bill Quirk and sisters, Ava Robinson, Josephine Bond, Gladys Campbell, Agnes Hall, Sue Keeping and Margaret Perry.
Visitation for Alex will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 Friday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney.
Memorial donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. or a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be sent to [email protected]."²

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. David and Marlene Farrell through John Touchings to Pat Balkcom, 1 Feb 2002
(Marlene is a direct descendant of Josephine Marshall).
[S978] InMemoriam, January 3, 1933, www.inmemorian.ca, Accessed October 28, 2015.

Ann Quirk¹

(say 1810 - )

Last Edited

Jun 2, 2016

Family

John Lundrigan b. s 1810

Marriage

27 September 1836

Burin, Newfoundland, Canada; The parish record states that John Lundrigan married Ann Quirk and that the witnesses were Michael Quirk and Margaret Tobin.; Principal=John Lundrigan, Witness=Michael Quirk, Witness=Margaret Tobin¹

Birth

say 1810

Married Name

27 September 1836

Lundrigan¹

Marriage

27 September 1836

St. Patrick Catholic Church, Burin, Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada; The parish record states that John Lundrigan married Ann Quirk and that the witnesses were Michael Quirk and Margaret Tobin.; Principal=John Lundrigan, Witness=Michael Quirk, Witness=Margaret Tobin¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 4, Parish Register of the Catholic Saint Patrick's Parish, Burin, Newfoundland, Canada, 1833-1899; accessed June 1, 2016. Listing for marriage of John Lundrigan, 27 September 1836.

Barbara Quirk¹

(4 December 1845 - )

Last Edited

Dec 5, 2016

Father

John Quirk¹ b. s 1820

Mother

Ann Cusick¹ b. s 1820

Birth

Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Baptism

4 December 1845

St. Patrick Catholic Church, Burin, Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada; "Barbara of John Quirk and Ann Cusick. Witnesses: William Cusick and Ellen Quirk."¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 3, Baptisms 1833-1894, Saint Patrick's Parish, Burin, Newfoundland. Listing for Barbara Quirk, 04 December 1845.

Bridget Quirk¹

(21 April 1847 - )

Last Edited

Jun 10, 2016

Father

John Quirk¹ b. s 1820

Baptism

21 April 1847

St. Patrick Catholic Church, Burin, Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada; Bridget, parents John Quirk and Fanny Madigan. Godparents Thomas Keefe and Margaret (?).¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 3, Parish Register of the Catholic Saint Patrick's Parish, Burin, Newfoundland, Canada, 1833-1899; accessed June 1, 2016. Listing for baptism of Bridget Quirk, 21 April 1847.

David Quirk¹

(say 1820 - )

Last Edited

Nov 3, 2017

Family

Children

Sarah Quirk¹ (3 Sep 1846 - )
Thomas Quirk³ (17 Oct 1848 - )

Birth

say 1820

Baptism

12 October 1896

Thomastown Civil Parish, County Kilkenny, Leinster Province, Ireland; Transcription of Baptismal Record states: James Manogue of Maudlin Street, male, was born 11 Oct. 1896 and baptized 12 Oct. 1896 in the parish of Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, Catholic. Parents were Patrick Manogue and Margaret Carroll. Sponsors were John Manogue and Lizzie Westerman.²

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 3, Parish Register of the Catholic Saint Patrick's Parish, Burin, Newfoundland, Canada, 1833-1899; accessed June 1, 2016. Listing for baptism of Sarah Quirk, 03 September 1846.
[S904] Roots Ireland, online www.rootsireland.ie, Transcription of Church Baptismal and Civil Birth Record for James Minogue, born 11 October 1896, Parish of Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland. Transcription provided by the Rothe House Trust of Kilkenny.
[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 3, Parish Register of the Catholic Saint Patrick's Parish, Burin, Newfoundland, Canada, 1833-1899; accessed June 1, 2016. Listing for baptism of Thomas Quirk, 17 October 1848.

David Gervaise Quirk^1,2

Charts

Descendants of John Marshall & Mary Houlihan
Descendants of John Hartson & Roseanna Spencer

(13 May 1934 - 8 February 2012)

Last Edited

Nov 21, 2021

Relationship

2nd cousin of Patricia Ann Monogue

Father

Alexander John Quirk¹ b. 12 Nov 1892, d. 6 Mar 1950

Mother

Monica Florence Hunt¹ b. 28 Sep 1897, d. 10 Jun 1970

Family

Ida Ruth Bragg b. c 1931

Marriage

Principal=Ida Ruth Bragg¹

Children

John Alexander Quirk+¹ (1957 - 21 May 1998)
David Michael Quirk+¹ (6 May 1960 - 30 Oct 2012)

Birth

13 May 1934

North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Marriage

Principal=Ida Ruth Bragg¹

Death

8 February 2012

Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada^2,3

Obituary

February 2012

North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; "David Quirk:
Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: February 8th, 2012

David Gervaise Quirk, 74, of Howie Centre, formerly of Campbells Road, Balls Creek, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in North Sydney, he was the son of the late Alexander and Florence (Hunt) Quirk.
Before retirement, David was employed as a carpenter with Sydney Steel.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth (Bragg); children, Gower (Theresa), AB, Pamela (Fred) Hillier, NS, Heather (John) Baumle, AB, David (Karen), NS, Derrick (Darlene), BC, Yvette (Gordon) Field, AB, Gervaise (Sherry), BC, Sheldon (Lorna), BC, Sonya Quirk (Lawrence), AB, Tanya (Tim) Noel, ON, Brent (Tammy), AB, Nelson (Cindy), ON and Stephanie (Orin), NS; sister, Madeline Rouleau, ON; brother, Michael, NS; 31 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.
David was predeceased by his son, Alexander, sisters, Josephine Bond, Florence MacGuire, Evelyn Robinson, Margaret Perry, Gladys Campbell, Susan Keeping and Agnes Hall and brothers, Alexander, William and George.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Monday, 2 p.m. with Rev. Patrick O’Neill officiating. Interment will take place at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca"³

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. David and Marlene Farrell through John Touchings to Pat Balkcom, 1 Feb 2002
(Marlene is a direct descendant of Josephine Marshall).
[S979] Snow Funeral Home, October 30 2012, Accessed October 28, 2015 at obits.dignitymemorial.com.
[S985] In Memoriam, online www.inmemoriam.ca, Obituary for David Quirk, died 08 February 2012 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Accessed 21 Novmber 2021 at http://www.inmemoriam.ca/…

David Michael Quirk^1,2

Charts

Descendants of John Marshall & Mary Houlihan
Descendants of John Hartson & Roseanna Spencer

(6 May 1960 - 30 October 2012)

Last Edited

Nov 21, 2021

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Patricia Ann Monogue

Father

David Gervaise Quirk¹ b. 13 May 1934, d. 8 Feb 2012

Mother

Ida Ruth Bragg¹ b. c 1931

Birth

6 May 1960

Ajax, Durham County, Ontario, Canada²

Death

30 October 2012

Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada²

Obituary

31 October 2012

David Michael Quirk – 52, of Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, passed away October 30, 2012 in the QEII Hospital Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Born in Ajax Ontario in 1960, he was the son of David Gervaise Quirk, and Ida Ruth Quirk (Bragg).
David was the 5th child in a large family of 14 siblings. Growing up in Balls Creek, Nova Scotia David developed his larger than life personality allowing him to make quick friendships and a lasting impression on all of those he met. Joining the Canadian Army in 1978, David enjoyed a successful career serving at various bases in both Canada and overseas with NATO and the UN. While serving in Germany he met his wife Karen Lillian Quirk. On September 10, 1983, David and Karen were married and raised two children Adam and Angela. Retiring from the Army with the rank of Warrant Officer in 2006, David began a career with Defence Research and Development Canada.
David was a loving husband and father who loved life and rose to meet all challenges at home and the workplace. He was a councillor, bookkeeper, human resource officer, and travel agent. David excelled at many hobbies including running, weight lifting, woodworking and gardening. David used all of his strength and experience to help all of those in need including his family, friends, colleagues, and neighbours. He was defined by his sense of humour coupled with his "can do" attitude which complimented his strong positive character.
Survived by his wife: Karen Lillian (Reece) Quirk his wonderful son and daughter: David Adam Quirk and Angela Marie Quirk, his mother: Ida Ruth Quirk, his six sisters: Pamela Patricia Hillier, Heather Joanne Baumle, Yvette Ruth Field, Sonya Charmaine Quirk, Tanya Nicole Noel, Stephanie Lynn Quirk and seven brothers: Gower Joseph Quirk, Paul Derrick Quirk, Gervaise Christopher Quirk, Sheldon Eugene Quirk, Brent Rogers Quirk Nelson Quentin Quirk and several uncles, aunts, cousins, several nieces/nephews.
Predeceased by his Father David Gervaise Quirk, and Brother Alexander John Quirk.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held in J. A. Snow Funeral Home 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax on Sunday November 4th at, NS at 4:30, followed by a reception in the funeral home.²

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. David and Marlene Farrell through John Touchings to Pat Balkcom, 1 Feb 2002
(Marlene is a direct descendant of Josephine Marshall).
[S979] Snow Funeral Home, October 30 2012, Accessed October 28, 2015 at obits.dignitymemorial.com.

Ellen Quirk¹

(12 August 1847 - )

Last Edited

Jun 11, 2016

Father

William Quirk¹ b. s 1825

Baptism

12 August 1847

St. Patrick Catholic Church, Burin, Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada; Ellen, parents William Quirk and Ellen Madigan. Godparents John Coady and Mary Sleany.¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 3, Parish Register of the Catholic Saint Patrick's Parish, Burin, Newfoundland, Canada, 1833-1899; accessed June 1, 2016. Listing for baptism of Ellen Quirk, 12 August 1847.

Ellen Quirk¹

(1839 - )

Last Edited

Jan 21, 2021

Father

Richard Quirk¹ b. s 1810

Mother

Mary Slaney¹ b. s 1810

Birth

1839

Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Baptism

12 March 1839

St. Patrick Catholic Church, Burin, Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Items 1 -3, Parish Register of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, Burin, Newfoundland, Baptisms, 1833-99. Listing for Baptism of Ellen, of Richard Quirk and Mary Slaney, 12 March 1839.

Eveline S. Quirk¹

Charts

Descendants of John Marshall & Mary Houlihan
Descendants of John Hartson & Roseanna Spencer

(11 August 1914 - 12 February 1990)

Last Edited

Mar 27, 2021

Relationship

2nd cousin of Patricia Ann Monogue

Father

Alexander John Quirk¹ b. 12 Nov 1892, d. 6 Mar 1950

Mother

Monica Florence Hunt¹ b. 28 Sep 1897, d. 10 Jun 1970

Family

John T. Robinson b. 1902, d. 1970

Marriage

North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; Principal=John T. Robinson¹

Birth

11 August 1914

North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Married Name

Robinson¹

Marriage

St. Joseph Catholic Church, North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada; Principal=John T. Robinson¹

Death

12 February 1990

North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Burial

February 1990

Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. David and Marlene Farrell through John Touchings to Pat Balkcom, 1 Feb 2002
(Marlene is a direct descendant of Josephine Marshall).

Florence Quirk¹

Charts

Descendants of John Marshall & Mary Houlihan
Descendants of John Hartson & Roseanna Spencer

( - before 2013)

Last Edited

Oct 29, 2015

Relationship

2nd cousin of Patricia Ann Monogue

Father

Alexander John Quirk¹ b. 12 Nov 1892, d. 6 Mar 1950

Mother

Monica Florence Hunt¹ b. 28 Sep 1897, d. 10 Jun 1970

Family

Bruce Macguire

Marriage

Principal=Bruce Macguire¹

Birth

North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Married Name

Macguire¹

Marriage

Principal=Bruce Macguire¹

Death

before 2013

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. David and Marlene Farrell through John Touchings to Pat Balkcom, 1 Feb 2002
(Marlene is a direct descendant of Josephine Marshall).
[S976] Dooley Funeral Home, July 2, 2013, ww.wjdooley.com, Accessed October 28, 2015.

George Stephen Quirk¹

Charts

Descendants of John Marshall & Mary Houlihan
Descendants of John Hartson & Roseanna Spencer

(18 January 1923 - 20 December 1983)

Last Edited

Feb 7, 2003

Relationship

2nd cousin of Patricia Ann Monogue

Father

Alexander John Quirk¹ b. 12 Nov 1892, d. 6 Mar 1950

Mother

Monica Florence Hunt¹ b. 28 Sep 1897, d. 10 Jun 1970

Family

Emma C. Standing b. 2 Aug 1924

Marriage

North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; Principal=Emma C. Standing¹

Birth

18 January 1923

North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Marriage

North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; Principal=Emma C. Standing¹

Death

20 December 1983

Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. David and Marlene Farrell through John Touchings to Pat Balkcom, 1 Feb 2002
(Marlene is a direct descendant of Josephine Marshall).

Gladys Quirk¹

Charts

Descendants of John Marshall & Mary Houlihan
Descendants of John Hartson & Roseanna Spencer

(15 February 1928 - circa 1977)

Last Edited

Feb 7, 2003

Relationship

2nd cousin of Patricia Ann Monogue

Father

Alexander John Quirk¹ b. 12 Nov 1892, d. 6 Mar 1950

Mother

Monica Florence Hunt¹ b. 28 Sep 1897, d. 10 Jun 1970

Family

Daniel Campbell b. 1926, d. c 1972

Marriage

Principal=Daniel Campbell¹

Birth

15 February 1928

North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Married Name

Campbell¹

Marriage

Principal=Daniel Campbell¹

Death

circa 1977

Glace Bay, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. David and Marlene Farrell through John Touchings to Pat Balkcom, 1 Feb 2002
(Marlene is a direct descendant of Josephine Marshall).

James Quirk¹

(say 1820 - )

Last Edited

Jun 10, 2016

Family

Child

James Quirk¹ (19 Oct 1846 - )

Birth

say 1820

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 3, Parish Register of the Catholic Saint Patrick's Parish, Burin, Newfoundland, Canada, 1833-1899; accessed June 1, 2016. Listing for baptism of James Quirk, 19 October 1846.

James Quirk¹

(19 October 1846 - )

Last Edited

Jun 10, 2016

Father

James Quirk¹ b. s 1820

Baptism

19 October 1846

St. Patrick Catholic Church, Burin, Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada; James, parents James Quirk and Dora Fitzpatrick. Godparents Thomas and Martha Quirk.¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 3, Parish Register of the Catholic Saint Patrick's Parish, Burin, Newfoundland, Canada, 1833-1899; accessed June 1, 2016. Listing for baptism of James Quirk, 19 October 1846.

John Quirk¹

(say 1820 - )

Last Edited

Jun 10, 2016

Family

Child

Bridget Quirk¹ (21 Apr 1847 - )

Birth

say 1820

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 3, Parish Register of the Catholic Saint Patrick's Parish, Burin, Newfoundland, Canada, 1833-1899; accessed June 1, 2016. Listing for baptism of Bridget Quirk, 21 April 1847.

John Quirk¹

(say 1820 - )

Last Edited

Dec 5, 2016

Family

Ann Cusick b. s 1820

Marriage

Principal=Ann Cusick¹

Child

Barbara Quirk¹ (4 Dec 1845 - )

Birth

say 1820

Marriage

Principal=Ann Cusick¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 3, Baptisms 1833-1894, Saint Patrick's Parish, Burin, Newfoundland. Listing for Barbara Quirk, 04 December 1845.