Harvey - Genealogy - David Little Family

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Lila Coburn, life-long resident of Harvey and better known as Gram or Aunt Lila, recently celebrated her 90th birthday with a family dinner for about 65 people at the St. Andrews United Church hall. Over 150 people greeted her on her special day, and she received many delightful and useful gifts.

Born in 1894 on a farm in a place known as Little Settlement, Lila had one sister and three brothers. After living at home for 16 years she went to work in G. W. Coburn's store for six years.

One of the special moments in her childhood she recalls is the Christmas when she was nine years old, two years after her father had died. Times were lean and there wouldn't be any gifts, so she thought. However, her mother had sent one of her brothers to the store and that year Lila received a china cup and saucer, which she cherished for many years.

In 1916, Lila married Roy Coburn who was also a farmer. They raised six children--Althea Jones and Margaret Wood now residing in Harvey and Shirley Mersereau of Fredericton, James and Arnold of Harvey and Guy of Peterborough, Ont. She had 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

Lila says the secret of her longevity is hard work--most of her life being spent on a farm.

She has had two trips to Vancouver during her 90 years by train--once before she was married and again in 1965 to visit her brother who died shortly after her second visit.

Although partially blind Lila says with patience and perseverance she completes several projects in needlework. In the past year she has made over 40 cushions most with patchwork tops which she gives for gifts or to church groups for sales. She is still an active member of the UCW and the church, and is able to visit with her friends.

The funeral of Lila May Coburn, 92, was held at St. Andrews United Church with Rev. David Chesney officiating, assisted by Rev. Bradley Little.

A native of Harvey Station, she was a daughter of the late Margaret Anne (Lister) and Allen Little. She was a member of and active in all organiztions of the United Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs Wilbur Jones (Althea), Mrs George Wood (Margaret) of Harvey Station and Mrs Raymond Mersereau (Shirley) of Fredericton and three sons, Guy of Peterborough, Ont., James and Arnold of Harvey Station; 19 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers were six grandsons, Peter Wood, Allie Wood, Danny Coburn, Brian Coburn, Wayne Phillips and Dow Phillips. Interment was at Harvey Cemetery.

She married Charles "Roy" Coburn, son of James "Jim" Coburn & Elizabeth H. "Bessie" Swan, 27 Sep 1916 in Harvey, York Co., NB . Born 12 Feb 1888 in Harvey Sta. Died 5 Oct 1965 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion United Church.

Harvey Station -- The funeral of Roy Charles Coburn was held from St. Andrews United Church with Rev. William L. Randall officiating. Pallbearers were Oswald Coburn, Bradshaw Coburn, Cleighton Little, Ronald Little, all of Harvey Station, Milford Coburn, Saint John, and Coburn Patterson of Woodstock. Interment was in Harvey Community Cemetery.

Mr Coburn's death occurred at his home. He was 77. Born at Harvey Station, a son of the late James and Elizabeth (Swan) Coburn, he lived here the greater part of his life where he was engaged in farming.

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Lila May Little. Daughter of David "Allan" Little & Margaret Ann Lister (link to Lister family pages). Born 28 Oct 1894 in Harvey. Died 26 Nov 1986 in DECH, Fredericton. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Religion United Church. From The Daily Gleaner, 4 Dec 1984: Harvey Woman Turns 90 Lila Coburn, life-long resident of Harvey and better known as Gram or Aunt Lila, recently celebrated her 90th birthday with a family dinner for about 65 people at the St. Andrews United Church hall. Over 150 people greeted her on her special day, and she received many delightful and useful gifts. Born in 1894 on a farm in a place known as Little Settlement, Lila had one sister and three brothers. After living at home for 16 years she went to work in G. W. Coburn's store for six years. One of the special moments in her childhood she recalls is the Christmas when she was nine years old, two years after her father had died. Times were lean and there wouldn't be any gifts, so she thought. However, her mother had sent one of her brothers to the store and that year Lila received a china cup and saucer, which she cherished for many years. In 1916, Lila married Roy Coburn who was also a farmer. They raised six children--Althea Jones and Margaret Wood now residing in Harvey and Shirley Mersereau of Fredericton, James and Arnold of Harvey and Guy of Peterborough, Ont. She had 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Lila says the secret of her longevity is hard work--most of her life being spent on a farm. She has had two trips to Vancouver during her 90 years by train--once before she was married and again in 1965 to visit her brother who died shortly after her second visit. Although partially blind Lila says with patience and perseverance she completes several projects in needlework. In the past year she has made over 40 cushions most with patchwork tops which she gives for gifts or to church groups for sales. She is still an active member of the UCW and the church, and is able to visit with her friends. From The Daily Gleaner, 9 Dec 1986: Lila M. Coburn The funeral of Lila May Coburn, 92, was held at St. Andrews United Church with Rev. David Chesney officiating, assisted by Rev. Bradley Little. A native of Harvey Station, she was a daughter of the late Margaret Anne (Lister) and Allen Little. She was a member of and active in all organiztions of the United Church. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs Wilbur Jones (Althea), Mrs George Wood (Margaret) of Harvey Station and Mrs Raymond Mersereau (Shirley) of Fredericton and three sons, Guy of Peterborough, Ont., James and Arnold of Harvey Station; 19 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Roy, one sister and three brothers. Pallbearers were six grandsons, Peter Wood, Allie Wood, Danny Coburn, Brian Coburn, Wayne Phillips and Dow Phillips. Interment was at Harvey Cemetery. She married Charles "Roy" Coburn, son of James "Jim" Coburn & Elizabeth H. "Bessie" Swan, 27 Sep 1916 in Harvey, York Co., NB . Born 12 Feb 1888 in Harvey Sta. Died 5 Oct 1965 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion United Church. Roy was a farmer on Lot 13 in Harvey (original Land Grant to Alex Hay). Roy died 5 Oct 1965, age 77 yr 7 mo 23 days, died in woods loading pulp. From newspaper obituary - 1965: R. C. Coburn Paid Final Tribute Harvey Station -- The funeral of Roy Charles Coburn was held from St. Andrews United Church with Rev. William L. Randall officiating. Pallbearers were Oswald Coburn, Bradshaw Coburn, Cleighton Little, Ronald Little, all of Harvey Station, Milford Coburn, Saint John, and Coburn Patterson of Woodstock. Interment was in Harvey Community Cemetery. Mr Coburn's death occurred at his home. He was 77. Born at Harvey Station, a son of the late James and Elizabeth (Swan) Coburn, he lived here the greater part of his life where he was engaged in farming. They had the following children: 477 i. Guy LeRoy Coburn 478 ii. Linda "Althea" Coburn 479 iii. Margaret Minnie Coburn 480 iv. James Claude Coburn 481 v. Shirley Elizabeth Coburn 482 vi. 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