Cape Breton Deaths July 14, 2011 Thursday There are 5 obituaries published for today. George E. Thorne John Alexander McKinnon John David Young Louise Brott Eileen (Tighe) Stenning ******************************************************************************************************* George E. Thorne Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 26/07/1924 Passed Away In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 08/07/2011 We the family of George E. Thorne are saddened to announce George's passing on July 8, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital following a courageous battle with his ailing health. Born in North Sydney, July 26, 1924, George was the son of Samuel G. Thorne and Mary Dooley Thorne. He was the last remaining member of his birth family. George was a graduate of St. Joseph's school in North Sydney, and Sydney Academy. Following his service in the Second World War as an air force navigator, George spent two years in Dalhousie University's law program. He was also a retired sea cadet officer. George spent most of his working career as a travelling salesperson where he developed many lifelong friendships. Before and after his retirement George was an active community member with many volunteer positions. Raising his family of five with his wife Alicia in Coxheath, George was a retired captain of the Coxheath Volunteer Fire Department. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 151, East Bay, had George fill every executive position available during his membership. His position as service officer allowed him to provide many veterans with assistance. George also held the position of zone commander for the Royal Canadian Legion. George was a past officer of the United Steel Workers of America #1064. George held the positions of both senior counsellor and grand counsellor with the United Commercial Travellers. He was a passionate volunteer with Special Olympics and served as Nova Scotia Special Olympics first executive director. George worked tirelessly for the Cape Breton Chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society. As the society's publicity chairperson, George welcomed Terry Fox to Cape Breton Island and hosted him at his Coxheath home while coordinating local media services to bring awareness to Terry's goal. The Cape Breton Regional Hospital was fortunate to have George work as an accreditation team member, and he served 18 years as the secretary of the Cape Breton Veteran's Hospital Comfort Fund. George loved to golf and his Seaview buddies will always remember the "Silver Fox" and his early morning tee-off toasts. Backyard gardening brought much satisfaction to George and his Kadesh (place of peace) in Benacadie was his little piece of Heaven. George is survived by the love of his life, Alicia, his wife of 59 years; his four children, Joan Thorne, Elaine (John) Manocchio, Bob (Patti) Thorne and David (Terry Ann) Thorne; seven grandchildren, John Paul, Michael, Tyler, Vanessa, Leanne, Chaylene, Courtney; one great-grandchild, Darnell; along with many nieces and nephews that hold George close to their heart. Family was George's first priority. Along with his parents, George was predeceased by his 11-year old son Hughie in 1972, his 11 brothers and sisters, Hilda, Bertha, Arthur, Catherine, Nora, Helen, Mary, Tommy, Richard, Dave and Picton. On the request of the family cremation has taken place and a memorial service at the S.W.Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. *********************************** John Alexander McKinnon Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 12/07/2011 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing our brother, uncle and friend. John McKinnon, 63, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2011, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, John was the son of the late Alexander and Catherine Ann (MacDonald) McKinnon. John was a resident of Seaview Manor for past 20 years. He loved music, especially Scottish. John will be sadly missed by his sisters, Donalda Peanie (George), Glace Bay, Mary Nicholson, Ontario; nieces and nephew, Alanna, Patricia, Paul, Tania and Cathy. Visitation for John will be held Friday, July 15, 2011, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay, with Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. Cremation will follow. A luncheon will be held in the church hall. Donations in John's memory may be made to Special Olympics or a charity of choice. Online condolences to the McKinnon family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. You will live in our hearts. *********************************** John David Young Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 12/07/2011 It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of John David Young on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, Feb. 20, 1924, David was the son of the late John David and Catherine (MacLean) Young. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a member of St. Pius X parish and Santa Marie Council 2024 KOC, Sydney Mines. David is survived by his loving wife, Irene (Jessome) with whom he just celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on July 10; son, David (Geraldine) Young, Charlottetown; daughters, Brenda (the late George) Pollard, Montague, P.E.I., and Debra (Hopper) Poirier, Sydney. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jeff (Karine) Young, Scott (Natalie) Young, Dalvay (Glenna) Pollard, Shonna Lee (Jason) McCarron, Caitlin, Charlotte and Shelby Poirier. He was so proud to be great-grandfather to Katelynn, New Brunswick, Nolan and Ainsley, Pennsylvania, Kyle and Tyler, Beach Point, P.E.I. Besides his parents, David was predeceased by his brothers, Fred and John and his sisters, Eva, Eileen, Freda, June and Jenny. David was known for his sense of humour - he loved to make people laugh. He loved to sing and belonged to church choirs in Sydney, Sydney Mines and Charlottetown, where he lived for many years. He always believed in hard work and he loved his job with the 'Singer' Company where he retired after many years of service. Visitation Friday from 6-9 p.m. in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church with Fr. Thomas John officiating. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimers Research or to a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca. ********************************** Louise Brott Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Anaheim, California, United States Passed Away On: 13/07/2011 It is with deep sorrow we announce the sudden death of Louise (Morah) McNeil Brott at the Regional Medical Centre, Anaheim, Calif. on July 13, 2011. Born in Sydney, Louise was the youngest daughter of John P. and Elizabeth MacInnis, Royal Avenue, Sydney. She is survived by her husband, George, Anaheim Calif.; son, Greg (Darlene) McNeil, Sydney; grandchildren, Brandon, Ashley and Jordan; sisters, Teresa Sullivan, Vancouver and Sr. Georgina MacInnis, Halifax; nieces, Anne Marie Boone (Barry), Evelyn Gurney (Peter), Marguerite (Cassidy) and nephew, Peter Sullivan (Cindy). Louise was predeceased by her husband, Gerard McNeil, (Sydney Police Dept.); sister, Cecilia; brothers, James, Alexander and Melvin. Cremation has taken place in Anaheim with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at a later date in Sydney, N.S. followed by burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. "May she rest in peace." ********************************** Eileen (Tighe) Stenning Born In: New Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Burgess Hill, United Kingdom A memorial mass will be held on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 10 a.m. at St. Leonard's Church, Mount Carmel Avenue, Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Eileen was the daughter of the late Joe Tighe and Jean (Hollingsdale) Tighe, now residing in the UK. Reception to follow at the Army and Navy, Wilson Avenue. ****************************************************************************************************** Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org