Panuke Lake (Nova Scotia)

Notable Births & Deaths for Panuke Lake ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Panuke Lake. 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.

Marty 'Goal-a-Game' Barry (Professional hockey)
- Full name: Martin James Barry
- He was born in Quebec City (QC) on December 5, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Halifax (NS) on August 20, 1969 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Panuke Lake.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marty 'Goal-a-Game' Barry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panuke Lake to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Sir Robert Borden (9th Prime Minister of Canada (October 1911 - July 1920))
- Full name: Robert Laird Borden
- He was born in Grand Pre (NS) on June 26, 1854 (a Monday) and died in Ottawa (ON) on June 10, 1937 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Beechwood Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sir Robert Borden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beechwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beechwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panuke Lake to Beechwood Cemetery
Viola Desmond (Businesswoman, civil rights figure, activist)
- She was born in Halifax (NS) on July 6, 1914 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on February 7, 1965 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Camp Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Panuke Lake.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Viola Desmond<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Camp Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Camp Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panuke Lake to Camp Hill Cemetery
George 'Little Chocolate' Dixon (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Halifax (NS) on July 29, 1870 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on January 6, 1908 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Little Chocolate' Dixon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panuke Lake to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Denny Doherty (Singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Dennis Gerrard Stephen Doherty
- He was born in Halifax (NS) on November 29, 1940 (a Friday) and died in Mississauga (ON) on January 19, 2007 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Panuke Lake.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Denny Doherty<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panuke Lake to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Harold Rudolf Foster (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Halifax (NS) on August 16, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Spring Hill (FL) on July 25, 1982 (a Sunday).
- Spring Hill is located in Hernando County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Topeka Cemetery, which is located in Shawnee County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Rudolf Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Topeka Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Topeka Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panuke Lake to Topeka Cemetery
Myles Goodwyn (Musician, songwriter, producer)
- Born: Miles Francis Goodwin
- He was born in Woodstock (NB) on June 23, 1948 (a Wednesday) and died in Halifax (NS) on December 3, 2023 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Myles Goodwyn<1>
Jerry Granelli (Musician)
- Full name: Gerald John Granelli
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on December 30, 1940 (a Monday) and died in Halifax (NS) on July 20, 2021 (a Tuesday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Granelli<1>
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>
Patrick James 'Pat' Hannivan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Halifax (NS) on April 20, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MA) on November 5, 1908 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
Ruby Keeler (Actress, dancer)
- Full name: Ethel Ruby Keeler
- She was born in Dartmouth (NS) on August 25, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on February 28, 1993 (a Sunday).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruby Keeler<1>
Don Messer (Musician)
- Full name: Donald Charles Frederick Messer
- He was born in Tweedside (NB) on May 9, 1909 (a Sunday) and died in Halifax (NS) on March 26, 1973 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Panuke Lake.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Messer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panuke Lake to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Alden Nowlan (Author, poet, journalist)
- He was born in Stanley (NS) on January 25, 1933 (a Wednesday) and died in Fredericton (NB) on June 27, 1983 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, which is located in New Brunswick.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alden Nowlan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panuke Lake to Forest Hill Cemetery
Margaret Lewin Rice Perry (Director, producer, cinematographer)
- She was born in Upper Mills (NB) on May 17, 1905 (a Wednesday) and died in Halifax (NS) on February 5, 1998 (a Thursday).
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margaret Lewin Rice Perry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panuke Lake to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Raylene Rankin (Singer)
- She was born on September 15, 1960 (a Thursday) and died in Halifax (NS) on September 30, 2012 (a Sunday).
- At the time of her death, she was 52.
- She is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, which is located in Nova Scotia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raylene 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 Panuke Lake to St. Mary's Cemetery
Laura Smith (Singer, songwriter)
- She was born in London (ON) on March 14, 1952 (a Friday) and died in Mahone Bay (NS) on March 7, 2020 (a Saturday).
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Laura Smith<1>
Sir John Thompson (5th Prime Minister of Canada (December 1892 - December 1894))
- Full name: John Sparrow David Thompson
- He was born in Halifax (NS) on November 10, 1845 (a Monday) and died in Windsor (England) on December 12, 1894 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of Panuke Lake.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sir John Thompson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panuke Lake to Holy Cross Cemetery
James R. Williams (Cartoonist)
- Full name: James Robert Williams
- He was born in Halifax (NS) on March 30, 1888 (a Friday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on June 17, 1957 (a Monday).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James R. Williams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panuke Lake to Mountain View Cemetery
Budge Marjorie Wilson (Writer)
- Born: Budge Marjorie Archibald
- She was born in Halifax (NS) on May 2, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Halifax (NS) on March 19, 2021 (a Friday).
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- We don't have any burial details.

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.