Cross Mountain (Nova Scotia)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cross Mountain ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cross Mountain. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Alexander Graham Bell (Scientist , inventor, educator)
- He was born in Edinburgh (Scotland) on March 3, 1847 (a Wednesday) and died in Forks Baddeck (NS) on August 2, 1922 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alexander Graham Bell<1>
Leon Dubinsky (Songwriter, actor)
- Full name: Leon Isaiah Dubinsky
- He was born in Sydney (NS) on July 5, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Englishtown (NS) on January 17, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Hebrew Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southeast of Cross Mountain.
- Additional References
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hebrew Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hebrew Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cross Mountain to Hebrew Cemetery
Bruce Guthro (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Sydney Mines (NS) on August 31, 1961 (a Thursday) and died in Halifax (NS) on September 5, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bruce Guthro<1>
William 'Flash' Hollett (Professional hockey)
- He was born in North Sydney (NS) on April 13, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Mississauga (ON) on April 20, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Springcreek Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Flash' Hollett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Springcreek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Springcreek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cross Mountain to Springcreek Cemetery
John Morris Rankin (Musician)
- He was born in Mabou (NS) on April 28, 1959 (a Tuesday) and died in Margaree Harbour (NS) on January 16, 2000 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the southwest of Cross Mountain.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Morris Rankin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cross Mountain to St. Mary's Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.