Friday, November 17, 2006

Myrna Madeline (Van Tassel) Buckley (Stephen John)

Linda Corkum) Alderdice daughter of Florence (Van Tassel) Corkum visiting Myrna Van Tassel Buckley shortly after her 90' birthday in St John NB

Myrna Madeline (Van Tassel) with
sister Louise (McKeil) Van Tassel Buckley born 10/15/1916

Married on the 11/29/1937 to Willard West Buckley born 9/27/1912. They had two children Dawn Louise born 1/23/1947 and Willard West born 12/13/1941. The Buckley family reside in St John NB. Note: Myrna recently celebrated her 90th birthday. She is the only surviving member left of the Stephen John family. These girls live a long life in this family. She
celebrated her 90th birthday with her two children, her son Willard Buckley, daughter Dawn Louise and her three grandchildren, Willard's daughter Laura, Dawn Louise's two sons Chris & Jamie and her six great grandchildren ranging in ages 2 to 13 , along with twenty other guests and close friends. This was a surprise to her as she didn't want anyone to make a fuss over her, nor go out of their way to show their appreciation for her many years. Willard, her son, gave her a Van Tassel Clock and she asked that it be put in a special place in her kitchen so she can see it. Happy Birthday and many more.

Van Tassel & Allied Lines: ©1974 - 2006 Michael H (Mickey) PAZURIK
Myrna Madeline 10/15/1916
Willard West Buckley Sr is an optician, Manager and President of Boyles Optical in Saint John NB until his retirement.
Father Stephen John
8023 Ancestor's Numbers 7001 575 243.1 96 27 6 1
11/29/1937 BUCKLEY Willard West Sr b 9/27/1912 s/ George W BUCKLEY **
Dawn Lousie BUCKLEY 1/23/1947 see allied lines
Willard West BUCKLEY Jr 12/13/1941 see allied lines
Dawn Louise BUCKLEY m Robert M KANE os (2)
Children: Christopher Michael KANE b 1968; & Jamie Robert KANE b 1971
Willard West BUCKLEY Jr m 2/11/1998 Mary Kevyn McCARRON b 1945-11-11) [div] 1983
..... Laura Alexis BUCKLEY b1972-04-23 m 1998-05-09 Stephen Murray RUPERT (b 1970-08-26
..........Alison Alexis Isabelle RUPERT b 2001-01-29
......Dawn Louise Buckley b 1947-01-23 [Registered Nurse] m 1968-09-28 Robert M. KANE b 1947-08-12 [School teacher]
...............Christopher Michael KANE b1969-01-09 m 1993-08-06
Susan LeCOUTER b 1967-05-26)
....................Rebecca Rosalind KANE b 1994-11-01
....................Molly Kathleen KANE b 1997-08-15
....................Joseph Ethan Michael KANE b 2004-12-21
...............Jamie Robert KANE b 1971-05-03 m 1997-08-26
Jennifer Katherine HOWELL b1973-12-05
....................Emma Katherine KANE b1999-10-06
....................Abigail Elizabeth KANE b2004-08-19)
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Ronald Eugene Van Tassel (Stephen John)




The Van Tassel family with General Rick J. Hillier C.M.M., M.S.C., C.D.
The Chief of the Defence Staff. It's nice when Canada's to soldier visits one of his boys.




This picture we can assume was taken when this young lad served with the West Nova Scotia Regt out of Cornwallis NS. He then went into the regular forces and served with thew RCR's The Royal Canadian Regiment. Many Van Tassels before him served in the same Regiment. He does us all proud. His Father and grandfather are pictured below.



Douglas like his father has the desire and the ability to put those carving skills to work



Douglas Van Tassel working on his masterpiece and skills inherited from his Dad

Douglas Ronald & Janet Marie Van Tassel of Digby, NS



The three sons of Ronald Eugene Van Tassel of Digby, Nova Scotia. Randell Stephen, Brian Eugene and Douglas Ronald (1970)







Brian and Rose Marie Van Tassel with their children and grandchildren, Apr 2007

Karlee Anne & Kaitlynn Rose King

We have to give Brian and Rose Marie Van Tassel bragging rights. These two beautiful young ladies are Karlee Anne King born 2/9/2002 and Kaitlyn Rose King born 26/3/2004.
Have a safe and enjoyable life.

Jasen Eugene Van Tassel & Anette Marie (Van Tassel) King

The Children of Brian and Rose Marie (Comeau) Van Tassel of Falmouth, NS. Jason Eugene Van Tassel and Anette Marie (Van Tassel) King. They now have families of their own and a proud Grandpa and Grandma Brian and Rose Marie Van Tassel.



Brian Eugene Van Tassel born 23 Aug 1947
Pictured above as a your RCMP Constable and a retired Vet

Brian is presently retired and I understand that he is attempting to perfect the great game of golf. Brian is married to Rose Marie Comeau 7/17/1971 and they have two children, Jason Eugene 12/17/1973 & Annette Marie born 12/5/1975 and now grandchildren . We need to thank Brian for many of the old pictures of his uncles and aunts that he saved over the years and has passed on to us to be used in this project. We also thank him for his support and dedication towards the placement of the Headstone for our grandparents Stephen John & Maria Elizabeth (Weagle) Van Tassel. We Thank You, Brian Van Tassel of Falmouth, NS



Brian Van Tassel 21 July 1955 Grandpa's Apple Tree

Brian has gone where no one dared to go. This is the famous apple tree where many of pictures of the Van Tassel family have been taken. Brian says that he could get away with whatever with his Grandma and he must have in order to get up in that tree and grandpa must have been at work or at the Fire Dept.


Ronald and Shirley Van Tassel Final Resting place Digby, NS



Ronald Eugene Van Tassel
Ronald Eugene Van Tassel served with the RCASC during the 2 WW. As you can see from his medals displayed above, he was awarded the 1939/45 Star, The Italy Star, The France and Germany Star, The Defence Medal, the Cdn Vol Medal with bar and the 1939/45 War Medal. He had two other brothers and a sister that served during that period of time.



The hand carvings of Ronald Van Tassel. Look but don't touch



Ron as a proud baseball player of the Digby Ravens.
He dressed me up in his uniform as a 10 year old and took my picture. He was a great role model for us kids.




Ronald Eugene & Shirley (Baxter) Van Tassel (newly weds)
He was married to Gwendolyn Shirley Baxter born 7/23/1927.They were married on 1/30/1947. They had 3 children. Brian Eugene born 8/23/47,Randall Stephen born 12/18/1949, Douglas Ronald born 1952. Ron was a 2nd WW Veteran and worked many years as the Clerk and Assistant Manager at the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission in Digby, NS. He was also a very active baseball player in his younger days with the Digby Ravens. He was a master at carving canes and figures. Many of his carvings can be seen on display (see sample below).
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