Ninth Generation (Continued)
Ninth Generation (Continued)
Family of Richard David Saltzman (2752) & Rosa Agnes Lightfoot
4878. Vera Leota Salsman (Richard David Saltzman8, William Henry7, Rebecca Hiltz6, Sarah Bezanson5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 21 Jan 1914 in Waterville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Vera Leota died in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 17 Nov 1981; she was 67. Occupation: Waitress.

Vera Roop died of colon cancer.

On 23 Apr 1938 Vera Leota married Leslie Gordon Roop, son of Leslie Gordon Roop & Vila Stapleton Manning, in Waterville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Born on 19 Jul 1908 in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Leslie Gordon died in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 11 Mar 1978; he was 69. Occupation: Plumber.

Leslie Roop was a stationary engineer. He died from a stroke.

They had the following children:
7665i.
Richard Leslie (1939-1985)
7666ii.
George Kenneth (1942-1995)
4879. Nellie Nora Salsman (Richard David Saltzman8, William Henry7, Rebecca Hiltz6, Sarah Bezanson5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 10 Apr 1915 in Waterville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Nellie Nora died in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 26 Sep 1992; she was 77.

On 31 Mar 1944 Nellie Nora married Edward Douglas Langille (5134) , son of Stanley Zelotes Langille & 2863. Edith Mildred Burgoyne, in Waterville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Born on 17 Nov 1918 in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7,6 Edward Douglas was baptized in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 27 Apr 1919.7,6 Edward Douglas died in Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 13 Jun 2010; he was 91.121 Buried on 17 Jun 2010 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.121 Occupation: Barber, Ship Steward.

Doug Langille started his working career as a barber in Kentville, Nova Scotia and then was a business partner with Ivan Levy in the Magic Clipper Barbershop, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. He later went to work as a steward on the vessels with the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia until his retirement.121

They had the following children:
7671i.
Paul Douglas (1946-1994)
7672ii.
Gail Diane (1950-1995)
4880. Kenneth Raymond Salsman (Richard David Saltzman8, William Henry7, Rebecca Hiltz6, Sarah Bezanson5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 28 Nov 1916 in Waterville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Kenneth Raymond died in Berwick, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 22 Oct 1993; he was 76.50

Kenneth R. Salsman was a veteran on the Second World War. He served in the Canadian Army from 1940 to 1945. He was a member of the Fifth Canadian LLA Regiment. After the war, he worked for H.W. Corkum Construction, Ltd. of Halifax, N.S. He worked for the construction company for 28 years retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. (Halifax Chronicle-Herald, 25 Oct 1993)

On 10 Oct 1936 Kenneth Raymond first married Alvada Maude Connell, daughter of Charles Albert Connell & Edith Maude Hannam, in New Albany, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Born on 6 May 1911 in West Dalhousie, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7

They had one child:

Kenneth Raymond second married Dorothy Jean Schnare, daughter of Edgar Seymour Schnare & Eugenia Steadman. Born on 17 May 1930 in Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Dorothy Jean died in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 17 Feb 1989; she was 58.

They had the following children:
4881. Ivan Richard Saltzman (Richard David8, William Henry7, Rebecca Hiltz6, Sarah Bezanson5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 22 Jun 1918 in Waterville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Ivan Richard died in Waterville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 7 Jan 1919; he was <1.7

4882. Ida Marsella Salsman (Richard David Saltzman8, William Henry7, Rebecca Hiltz6, Sarah Bezanson5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 11 Jun 1921 in Waterville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Ida Marsella died in Dartmouth, Halifax R.M., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 18 Jan 2008; she was 86.50 Buried on 22 Jan 2008 in Dartmouth, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.50

On 1 Sep 1945 Ida Marsella married Alexander MacDonald Flynn, son of Garrett Alexander Flynn & Catherine MacDonald, in Waterville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Born on 17 Sep 1918 in Thorburn, Pictou Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Alexander MacDonald died in 2005; he was 86. Buried in 2005 in Dartmouth, Halifax R.M., Nova Scotia, Canada.

Alexander Flynn was a supervisor for the Royal Mail / Canada Post.

They had the following children:
4883. Dean Willis Salsman (Richard David Saltzman8, William Henry7, Rebecca Hiltz6, Sarah Bezanson5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1) . Born on 11 Jul 1923 in Waterville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Dean Willis died in Halifax, Halifax R.M., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 8 Feb 2015; he was 91.187 Occupation: Businessman, Philanthropist.

Dean Salsman joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942, serving on the H.M.C.S. Warrior as chief petty officer. After his discharge from the Navy in 1947, he met and married Evelyn Jones of Hantsport, who remained his beloved partner for 66 years. In 1955, he incorporated Parker Brothers’ Limited of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and provided industrial painting services throughout the Atlantic provinces for the next 30 years.

Dean Salsman truly left his mark on his community and his province. Between 1972 and 1978, he served as the President and CEO of Industrial Estates Ltd. (IEL), a Nova Scotia Crown corporation. His tireless work to attract industry and investment to Nova Scotia led to many successes, including the opening of Michelin plants in the province. After leaving IEL, he amalgamated his business interests under the banner of Salsman Investments in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Although he sold his painting contracting business in 1984, he continued to play an active role in the business community, volunteering his time for many worthy endeavours and working well into his 80s.

Dean Salsman was a true gentleman, known for demonstrating the values of honesty, integrity and social responsibility throughout his life. Dean served on many boards and participated actively in many associations. He served as president of the Halifax YMCA, the Halifax Club and the Halifax-Dartmouth Construction Association of Nova Scotia. He was chairman of the board of Pine Hill Divinity Hall (now part of the Atlantic School of Theology), the Atlantic chapter of the Young Presidents’ Association and the Nova Scotia Seniors’ Pharmacare Program. He served on the Board of Governors of Mount Saint Vincent University and as a director on numerous other boards, including Blue Cross Atlantic Limited, Nova Scotia Savings and Loan, Maritime Steel and Foundries, Prenor Trust Limited and the Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Church, Ashburn Golf Club, the Maritime Seniors Golf Association and the Saraguay Club.

Dean Salsman served for many years as the Honorary Consul of the Netherlands in Halifax and in 1993 was invited to the Netherlands by Queen Beatrix, who personally inducted him as an Officer of the Order of Orange Nassau. He was the recipient of numerous other awards, including the YMCA “Red Triangle” award for outstanding service to the YMCA and the community, the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal and the Paul Harris Award of the Halifax Northwest Rotary Club. He was made an honorary life member of the Canadian Construction Association in 2001.

Dean Salsman was a strong supporter of the arts in Nova Scotia, and a lifelong member and active supporter of the Liberal party. He was an avid gardener, a smooth and elegant dancer, a keen bridge player, and a voracious reader of financial publications. He loved to compete, playing hockey with the Navy, then curling, bowling, golfing and finally taking up skiing and tennis in his 60s. He was a keen fisherman, and loved his yearly salmon trips with his friends.

In spite of Dean Salsman’s many accomplishments and recognitions, he believed strongly in humility and charity, never seeking the spotlight or drawing attention to his good works. He was a strong supporter of local charities and with Evelyn provided support for the establishment of the first dedicated brachytherapy suite in Canada at the Nova Scotia Cancer Center in 2011.187

On 17 Oct 1948 Dean Willis married Evelyn May Jones , daughter of Sidney St. Clair Jones & Ethel Louise Yeaton, in Yarrow, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom. Born on 29 Sep 1923 in Hantsport, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Evelyn May died in Halifax, Halifax R.M., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 26 Oct 2014; she was 91.187

Evelyn Jones attended Mount Allison University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1945. She was employed by Imperial Oil in Halifax, Nova Scotia after the Second World War until marriage in 1948.

Music also played a large role in her life, and the sound of her clear and true singing was a joy to hear even during the last few weeks of her life. Evelyn Salsman was a devoted member of St Matthew’s United Church in Halifax, where she sang in the choir and was an active member of evening auxiliary of the United Church Women. She also served on the board of Pine Hill Divinity Hall (now part of the Atlantic School of Theology), on the Board of Regents of Mount Allison University and as a volunteer with the Kiwanis Music Festival. In 1993 she received special recognition for over 25 years of service to Meals on Wheels. She was committed to protecting the environment long before this became commonplace.187

They had the following children:
4884. Stillborn Salsman (Richard David Saltzman8, William Henry7, Rebecca Hiltz6, Sarah Bezanson5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born in Dec 1923 in Waterville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Stillborn died in Waterville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, in Dec 1923; she was <1.

4885. Joyce Mildred Salsman (Richard David Saltzman8, William Henry7, Rebecca Hiltz6, Sarah Bezanson5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 12 Feb 1927 in Waterville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Joyce Mildred died in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 9 Sep 2009; she was 82.

On 30 Mar 1948 Joyce Mildred married Gerald Willis Best (5630) , son of Archibald MacLean Best & 3138. Jessie May Aalders, in Waterville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Born on 29 Jun 1916 in Prospect, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Gerald Willis died in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 26 Mar 1991; he was 74. They were separated in 1967.

Gerald Best was county assessor for Kings Co., N.S. He was fiddle player.

They had the following children:
7684ii.
Bondra Mae (1950-2000)
4886. Opal Holland Salsman (Richard David Saltzman8, William Henry7, Rebecca Hiltz6, Sarah Bezanson5, Anna Barbara Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1) . Born on 17 Jul 1929 in Berwick, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Opal Holland died in St. Catherines, R.M. of Niagara, Ontario, Canada, on 10 Nov 2013; she was 84. Occupation: Registered Nurse.

Opal was a graduate of the School of Nursing in New Glasgow Nova Scotia and nursed in Amherst, Nova Scotia; Boston, Massachusetts; Windsor, Ontario; and Detroit, Michigan before joining the staff at Niagara Falls General Hospital on Jepson Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario. Opal retired in 1979 from nursing at the Greater Niagara General Hospital in Niagara Falls, Ontario. (Niagara Falls Review, Niagara Falls, Not. obituary)

On 11 Feb 1956 Opal Holland married Raymond Boyd Robins in Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada. Born on 23 Feb 1931 in Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada. Raymond Boyd died in St. Catherines, Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada, on 31 Dec 2015; he was 84. Occupation: Marine Engineer, Millwright.

They had the following children:
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