In her early years before she married she taught school in the community of Moosehead. She married William  Alexander Lowe on December 23, 1919. She was organist in the Anglican Church and held the office of treasurer and secretary for many years. She also worked for the Red Cross raising money for The Hospital Auxiliary and The Nursing Home. She would sew, knit and crochet for the church picnics. She also did the cooking in the lumber camps for the men. She was a long time member of The True Blue Lodge, a women's group who did a lot of unnoticed community work.  Grandmother Pearl Hall Lowe as an unsung hero, and a woman who helped build the community of Sheet Harbour. - Sue Henry.

Margot Comeau-Metcalfe Margot attended the University of Montreal where she learned weaving techniques and graduated in 1943. She also began knitting, rug hooking, and creating ceramics. She worked as an instructor in weaving for the Handicraft Section of the Department of Continuing Education in Nova Scotia. She was also the Director of Volunteer Services for the city of Halifax. - Submitted by Lea Place

In 1935 Howard was one of the first volunteer firemen to form the Sheet Harbour Fire Department and remained a member until 1970. In 1935 he was one of the first members of the Sheet Harbour Board of Trade and a past chair. He remained active until the 1980's. Howard was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus; a lifelong member of the Sheet Harbour Lions Club; past chair and volunteer with the Sheet Harbour and area Red Cross Society; and a lifelong member of St. Peters Catholic Church where he received the Archbishops medal for his service. He served as a past chair of the Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital board and the Duncan MacMillan Nursing Home, the Duncan MacMillan High School Advisory council; and a member of the Sheet Harbour Boy Scout Group Committee. Howard was a local historian who in 1988 wrote and published the book "Sheet Harbour History, from the notes of an old woodsman". - Michael Coady

Born on Snow's Island, Harrigan Cove 16th February 1927. Helen moved away at a young age to Windsor, Ontario. She worked at Elwood casino as a waitress and served such greats as Uberace, Dean Martin and John Wayne. After returning to Sheet Harbour, she was an avid fisherwoman and loved nothing better than spending time along the river banks of Sheet Harbour. Helen owned and operated the old restaurant & pool hall, serving some of the best food in the town. She volunteered her time to the area and never looked for anything in return. She was a member of the RCL Sr. #58 Legion, starting what the Legion calls muffin morning on Wednesday's.  Helen was a member of the New Horizons for Seniors Sheet Harbour, where she baked and cooked for her members. Helen donated a lot to all of Sheet Harbour and was a great friend to have at your side.

Born and raised in Malay Falls, Duncan was employed as a teen at the pulp wood camps and was a hunting guide, escorting hopeful hunters through the woods. He moved to Dartmouth in the 1950's and was employed with NS Power reading meters; Jacobson Clothing Store in charge of collections; and weekends and nights at Dartmouth Funeral Home. While in Dartmouth he was the Founder & President of the first chapter of Big Brothers (1968-69) He returned to Sheet Harbour with his family and purchased the Funeral Home and Ambulance Service. In 1974 he obtained his Funeral Director and Embalmer license. He owned and operated DS Crowell & Son Funeral Home until his death in 2011. Duncan was a member and President of the Sheet Harbour Board of Trade. He was a Master Mason in the Masonic Lodge, a member of the Sheet Harbour Lions Club; an Elder in St. James United Church, Lochaber Mines; past member of the Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital, and Duncan MacMillan Nursing Home Board. 

Born and lived his 90 years in Sheet Harbour. In 1944 he enlisted in the RCAF and serving in WW2 in South Hampton, England in the Red Indian (421) Squadron. Upon his return to Sheet Harbour he established Murphy's Taxi, providing transportation across the Eastern Shore. In 1957 he became Post Master for the Sheet Harbour Post Office until his retirement in 1985. Doug was a member of the Sheet Harbour Board of Trade and a lifelong member and President (1965-66) of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 58. He was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, a Cub Leader with Scouts Canada and organizer of the Olympic Torch Relay in 1987. An avid baseball fan, he organized the Sheet Harbour Little League. He was a coach and umpire until the age of 85. He attended the games until his end which was a true dedication to community and the importance of volunteers.

 David Fraser – 1828-1878 David Fraser’s grandfather Alexander moved to Nova Scotia from Lochaber, Scotland in 1735. He landed in Pictou and received a Soldier's Grant of 200 acres (Lot 58) from the Royal Garrison and moved to Sheet Harbour. He married Sarah Currie. David, Alexander’s grandson was born in 1828 in Sheet Harbour to the son of John & Mary (Lowe). He attended school at East Settlement, Sheet Harbour, in 1839. David was a Master Mariner and shipwright. In 1873 he built the Schooner "Peerless". David had seven children and passed away sometime after 1878. He was the first Master of the Eureka Masonic Lodge. - Courtesy of the Sheet Harbour Heritage Photo Courtesy of Eureka Lodge

President and general manager of Farris Trucking Ltd., Bobby was a member and elder of St. James United Church, and a member of St. James Men’s Club, Eureka Masonic Lodge #42, the Sheet Harbour Lions Club and the Sheet Harbour Volunteer Fire Department. (“He was always providing free equipment for whatever was needed. It was never beyond him to buy strangers’ meals or train tickets. He used to pick up families and take them to the beach for a picnic or as cyclists were travelling through, on rainy days, he would give them food, shelter and dry clothes. He taught kids how to drive snowmobiles and would surprise his wife with BIG GIFTS for special occasions. Bobby and Dolores provided for a single mother when she in need. He had a big heart and was full of geneorsity.

Albert was born on June 18, 1897 and was the son of Joseph Howe and Jane Hammond. He grew up in Shubenacadie-Indian Brook. Albert never attended public school, and would often tell the story of going to school for one day and never to return.  He married Mary Elizabeth Paul and they moved to Elmsdale to start a family returning to Sheet Harbour with their three kids and settled on the reserve located on Church Point Road. Albert and Mary had 14 children, 4 boys and 10 girls. They were the first registered Mi’kmaq to occupy the Church Point Road Reserve. Albert worked at the pulp mill in Sheet Harbour until he became ill and could no longer work. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, telling stories of when he was young and often had a joke to tell. He passed on Sept 18, 1973 at the age of 76. Told by son James Howe and transcribed by granddaughter Dawn Howe Power. 

Submitted by Four Harbour'S Branch #120, The Royal Canadian Legion. HAYDEN, Abel Frank 1902 – 1962 WWI &WWII Abel was born in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia in 1902. He served the Royal Canadian Army in WWI and the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII. He also served Convoy Duty in Halifax. He was torpedoed twice, and was Chief Stoker aboard H.M.C.S. Champlain. Abel was awarded the following medals and decorations: 1939-1945 Star Medal, King George, Atlantic Star, 1939, Defense Medal 1945, Volunteer Medal, King George VI, and the Long Service Medal. He was the first President of Four Harbour's Branch #120. Abel passed away in 1962.

Born on July 23, 1890 in Sheet Harbour, Annie worked in the banking industry, teaching in Bermuda and then returning home in 1920 to work at the Sheet Harbour Lumber Company and then selling insurance. Annie Eliza and Dr. Duncan MacMillan played a major role in ensuring the Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital became a reality. Rumour has it that she and Dr. MacMillan visited the local bank and personally signed a loan to secure the funds to move the project along. She served as secretary of the Hospital Board for 26 years and secretary of the Sheet Harbour Consolidated School for 23 years. She was a member of the Halifax County Library Board and was instrumental in having a Library established in Sheet Harbour. In 1933, She organized a women's political organization that consisted of 350 members to secure the election of her cousin, Angus L. MacDonald, as Premier of Nova Scotia. A true legend, she is remembered for her loyalty to her clients and her generosity to her community.

Born May 8, 1940 in Antigonish to Beulah (Moser) and Lewis Sharpe, Dennis got his early education in Moser River. Upon completing Grade 12, he went to Halifax to obtain work at Imperial Oil Ltd for six months and then found employment with the Federal Government at HMC Dockyard in Halifax. He worked at the Dockyard for 35 years retiring in 1995. Upon retiring he moved back to Moser River where he became involved with community organizations. He was the President of Moser River and Area Historical Society, Secretary of the Moser River Board of Trade, a member of the Moser River Community Centre where he organized the parade for Moser River Days. He was a member of the Riverside Cemetery Committee and a member and Trustee for the former St. Andrews United Church. He was Secretary/Treasurer for the Moser River CAP site which operated from the back room of the Post Office for 10 years and in later years from the McMann House. He was also involved in the Wednesday night Music Night at the community Hall.