Cape Breton Deaths July 15, 2011 Friday There are 2 obituaries published for today. Mary 'Violet' McNeil James 'Ron' Keough George E. Thorne ******************************************************************************************************* Mary 'Violet' McNeil Born In: Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 14/07/2011 With great sadness, we announce the passing of our cherished mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, Mary Violet McNeil on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at Seaview Manor, Glace Bay. Violet was a longtime resident of Wilson's Road, Reserve Mines. She was quiet and unassuming; family and church were the focus of her life. Violet was blessed with the gift of faith and prayer was a part of her daily life. She was a life long member of St. Joseph's parish, Reserve Mines, and was actively involved in the Altar Society and CWL in which organizations she held various offices up to her 90th year. Her keen sense of humour will be greatly missed. Family and friends will treasure the quilts she lovingly created for them and the embroidery and crochet items she crafted and donated to church and community functions. Left to mourn are her six children, Sr. Marionita McNeil, S.C., Halifax, twin daughters, Elaine (Hayes) MacNeil, Sydney, Eleanor (Tom) Murphy, Sydney, Allan (Patsy) McNeil, Tanglewood, Jake (Gina Stelmach) McNeil, Reserve Mines, and Leonard (Anne) McNeil, Bedford. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Gina Commerford, Ottawa; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Violet was predeceased by her beloved husband, Alex, her parents, and her only sibling and his wife, Ervin (Mary) Wilson. There will be no public visitation. A mass of thanksgiving for the life of Violet will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines, with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. A reception will follow in the parish hall, all are invited to attend. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only, but if so desired, donations may be made to St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund or a charity of choice. Violet's family would like to extend special thanks to the Cape Breton County Homemakers whose visits enriched her life in countless ways and to Seaview Manor who provided her with, 'A home away from home', these past 16 months. As well, great appreciation is extended to Dr. Bobby Cohen and Dr. Mark Elleker for their excellent care. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. On line condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. "Those we love don't go away They walk beside us every day" *********************************** James 'Ron' Keough At Ron's request there will be no visitation or service. A gathering for his friends and family, in celebration of a life lived, will be held Saturday, July 16, 2011 from 2-5 p.m. at the home of his good friends, Gerald and Susan Taylor, 78 Park St., Sydney. Donations in Ron's memory may be made to Aids Coalition of Cape Breton or to a charity of your choice. ******************************** George E. Thorne - On the request of the family, cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place on Friday, July 15, 2011 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra Street, Sydney, from 1-3 pm. A memorial service will follow at 3 pm in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Poppy Trust Fund, Branch 151, East Bay, 2317 Kings Road, Sydney, NS, B1L 1C1. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chant's Funeral Homes. ****************************************************************************************************** Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org