Cape Breton Deaths July 27, 2011 Wednesday There are 9 obituaries published for today. Shawn Gilbert Stevens Stella Marie 'Midge' Odo THOMAS (TUCKER) HILL MARY ALICE WHITFIELD Pamela 'Pam' McAskill-Moser Rev. Donald MacKay Patrick Vincent Petrie Norman R.A. MacIsaac Mary Ellen MacDonald, RN ******************************************************************************************************* Shawn Gilbert Stevens Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Wagmatcook, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 20/07/2011 Shawn Gilbert Stevens, 30, of 36 Levi Lane, Wagmatcook, passed away July 20, 2011. He was the son of Connie Stevens of Wagmatcook, and Laverne Greek of Lunenburg, N.S. He was a member of Katri Tekawitha parish, Wagmatcook. Shawn was an avid hunter and fishermen. He loved to spend time with his brother Danny and loved watching hockey games on television with his grandfather Ronald Sr., with whom he lived for the past year. Shawn was a great handyman, he enjoyed doing carpentry work and loved to help out in any way he could. Shawn also loved spending time with his two wonderful nephews whom he dearly adored. He also loved cooking, he was taught by his grandfather and loved to share his favourite recipes with him. Shawn cherished the time he spent with his family and friends and will be missed by all. Besides his parents, Shawn is survived by one daughter, Ashley Jane Joe, Eskasoni (Flora Joe); sister, Georgina Paul, Wagmatcook; stepsister, Debbie Greek, Lunenburg; two brothers, Bradly Stevens (Katie Naismith), Alberta, Danny Stevens (Margie Carmichael), Wagmatcook; two nephews, Jack Stevens, Theo Paul; grandparents, Keptin Ronald Sr. Stevens, Wagmatcook, Harry and Daisy Greek, Lunenberg; uncles, Dennis Isadore, David Stevens, Ronald Jr. Stevens and Kevin Stevens, all of Wagmatcook; godmother, Ethylene Peck. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Jane Julia Stevens, aunts, Deborah, Marcia, uncles, Douglas, Keith, Gerald (who was also his godfather), nephew, Chad Francis, all of Wagmatcook. The body is resting at the home of his mother Connie Stevens at 36 Levi Lane with visitation at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 28. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 30 at Katri Tekawitha parish of Wagmatcook, N.S., with Rev. Robert MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in Wagmatcook Cemetery. Flowers and donations may be made to Shawn's family. Arrangements are under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck, N.S. *************************************** Stella Marie 'Midge' Odo Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 26/07/2011 Stella Marie 'Midge' Odo, 87, of Maple Hill Manor, and formerly of St. Anne Street, New Waterford, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at the Manor. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Victoria (MacIsaac) McCarthy. Midge was a member of the former St. Agnes Church, New Waterford. Midge worked in Montreal for several years before returning to New Waterford. She loved to bowl, play darts, cook, bake and dance. Midge was also a member of the New Waterford Pensioners Club. She will be remembered as a very outgoing, energetic, strong-willed lady. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Midge is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Jim Neville), Glace Bay; four sons, Martin (Ann), New Waterford, Vincent (Donna), Calgary, Francis (Karen) and David (Diane), both in Ontario. Midge is also survived by 25 grandchildren, many great and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Hubert Odo in 1979, son, John Odo, a daughter in infancy, a sister, Charlotte Muise, and special friend, Tom Jones Sr. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. The funeral mass officiated by Rev. Victor Ozoufuanya and Deacon Leo Penny is Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Leonard's Church. Cremation to follow with burial at a later date in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. All are invited to join the family for a reception in St. Leonard's Hall, Convent Street. As an expression of sympathy for Stella Marie, memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ************************************** THOMAS (TUCKER) HILL Passed Away In: Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada Passed Away On: 25/07/2011 Thomas (Tucker) Hill age 76, passed away July 25, 2011 surrounded by his loving family in Grande Cache, Alberta. He was the son of the late Simon Hill and Catherine McLeod, Centerville, Reserve Mines. Funeral will take place in Grande Cache Alberta. *************************************** MARY ALICE WHITFIELD Passed Away In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 24/07/2011 With great sadness, we announce the passing of our Mother, Mary Alice (McDonald) Whitfield on July 24, 2011 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Reserve Mines, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine McDonald. Mary Alice will be sadly missed by her four sons Jack (Beverly), Brian (Cathy), Craig (Leone) and Glen (Pamela) along with six grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Ted, brothers John, Leo, Hector and Russell McDonald, as well as one sister, Kathleen Gallant. Mary Alice was employed at Sydney Airport and with Canada Post until her retirement. There will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 30, 2011, St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines. A private graveside service will take place for immediate family only. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. ************************************** Pamela 'Pam' McAskill-Moser Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 25/07/2011 It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Mary Pamela McAskill-Moser, 55, of Glace Bay on Monday, July 25, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of Betty (Tredenick) McAskill, Sydney and the late John McAskill. She is survived by sisters, Betty-Anne Fraser (Gordon), Nunavut, Bobbie Raoul (John), Thorburn, Cindy McAskill (Bert), Antigonish, and a brother, John F. McAskill (Beth), Smithers, B.C. She was also predeceased by an infant sister, Katherine Jane. Pamela was a special aunt to Matthew, Kate and Justin Chisholm, John Daniel Raoul, Amanda and Ben McAskill. Pamela was employed as a PCW in her earlier years in Halifax, where she brought a smile to the faces and hearts of many seniors. She returned to Sydney where she assisted in the care of her father during his lengthy illness. After a tragic accident left Pamela a quadriplegic in 2009, she resided at Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay. Pamela's courageous journey propelled her forward in her life to advocate for herself and others. Even after her accident when she no longer could walk, she used her strong voice and huge heart to carry on the beauty of her compassionate soul. "Think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched, for nothing loved is ever lost and she was loved so much." Ellen Brenneman Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Thursday from 12-2 p.m. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. No flowers by familys' request. Memorials donations can be made to the Canadian Paraplegic Association,(Nova Scotia) Cape Breton Regional Branch. P.O Box 5611, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia B1C 2L8 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. ************************************* Rev. Donald MacKay Born In: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 29/01/1944 Passed Away In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 25/07/2011 Rev. Donald Walker MacKay, 67, of New Glasgow, residing in North Sydney at the time of his sudden but peaceful death at home, on July 25, 2011. No matter where life took Donald, he always deeply treasured his roots and connections to Pictou County. He was born Jan. 29, 1944 in New Glasgow, the son of the late Donald A. MacKay and the late Margaret (Smith) MacKay. He spent his early years in Riverton before the family relocated to New Glasgow. During his teen years he felt a call to Christian ministry, largely influenced by his summer camping experiences at Camp Geddie, Merigomish. A graduate of Acadia University, Wolfville, he pursued academic and ministry training at Presbyterian College, Montreal leading to ordination as a minister of The Presbyterian Church in Canada in 1968. Holding deep interest in the mission of the church, Donald accepted assignments in Italy, Nigeria, Ghana and in the Atlantic region of Canada. Over twenty years of his ministry was spent serving the Presbyterian Church in Nigeria in various capacities, including being a theological instructor for the training of future ministers. In his years as Regional Staff for the Synod for the Atlantic Provinces he contributed to the leadership development of many people, including numerous young people, through his work as the summer director at Camp Geddie. After returning to Canada from Ghana in 2008, and anticipating a new role in ministry in Cape Breton, Donald was diagnosed with cancer that eventually necessitated his retirement from the pastoral ministry. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Marion (Barclay); his brother, Roderick (Lynne) Waverly, N.S. and their family, Aarin, Toronto, Ont., Aarika (Noel) Machat and their children, Keira and Keigan Machat, Dubai, UAE, and Andrea, Dartmouth; his brother, Robert (Melinda) living in Venice, Florida; his mother-in-law, Janet Barclay, Maple Ridge, B.C. and the members of Marion's family; and numerous cousins. He will also be remembered fondly by those who "became his family" during the years he lived in Nigeria and Ghana. Special thanks are extended to those who supported him in these last few years: the congregations of St. James, Big Bras d'Or, Knox, Ross Ferry and St. Andrew's, Sydney Mines; Dr. Bill MacDonald, Dr. Ron MacCormick and the staff of the Cape Breton Cancer Center, and the staff of palliative care. Instead of a visitation, a brief service of prayers and thanksgiving, conducted by the Presbytery of Cape Breton, will be held on Thursday, July 28 at 7 p.m., followed by a reception, within St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sydney Mines. A memorial service, conducted by the Presbytery of Pictou will be held on Friday, July 29, at 3 p.m. within First Presbyterian Church, Stellarton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Geddie (PO Box 34 New Glasgow, NS B2H 5E5); the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. *************************************** Patrick Petrie Burial services for the late Patrick Vincent Petrie will be held in Lingan at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 2 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to McGillivray Funeral Home. ************************************** Norman MacIsaac Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 23/07/2011 It is with deep sadness that we, the family of Norman Roderick MacIssac, regret to announce his sudden passing at the An Cala unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Saturday, July 23, 2011. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Alex and Effie (Stewart) MacIsaac. Norman was employed with the C.B. Development Corp. for 20 years. Norman loved working at his computer and he especially loved children. He will be missed by all who knew him. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 39 years, Lucy (MacLeod); stepson, Dwane and wife Veronica and his two beautiful grandchildren, Emily and Nathan, whom he loved so dearly. He is survived by brothers, Donnie (Jackie), Robert (Lillian), Glace Bay; sisters, Anna (Weldon) Smith, Isabelle (Butch), Gardiner Mines, Sandra (Junior), Glace Bay, Alex (Junior), Ontario, Norma (the late Bert) Curnew, Glace Bay; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Eva, Myra and brother, Stewart. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2011, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow Thursday at 2 p.m. at Warden United Church with Rev. Clayton Austin officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com. "My life goes on without you, But nothing is the same. I often hide my heartache, When someone speaks your name. Sad is my heart that loves you, Silent are my tears that fall. Living my life without you, Is the hardest part of all. The special years will not return, The ones we spent together. But with your love still in my heart, You'll be with me forever. Sadly missed and always loved." ***************************************** Mary Ellen MacDonald, RN - 94 yrs, New Waterford - Mary Ellen MacDonald, who passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011, is also survived by great-grandchildren, Hugh Michael, Olivia, Andrew and Lucas. Members of the K of C will gather at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm, for a prayer service. The full obituary can be viewed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca *************************************************************************************************** Extra for Thomas (Tucker) Hill www.avdha.nshealth.ca/newsroom/downloads/AVH_newsaugust09.pdf edited from: Volume 1 Issue 1 Annapolis Valley Health Page 2 August 2009 Sometimes It's the Little Things... Submitted by Leanne Graham, Telehealth Site Coordinator It all started with a story that my co-worker told me about his son and daughter-in-law. Like so many Maritimers, Thomas Hill headed west, seeking opportunities. While he trained to be a Federal Guard in Grande Cache, Alberta, his wife Beth was home in Kentville getting prepared to move...and give birth to their first child. Thomas' graduation and first rotation at the penitentiary would prevent him from being in Kentville until late June. The baby was born on June 6. Was there anything that Telehealth could do to bridge the nearly 4000 km and 60-hour drive from Kentville, NS to Grande Cache, AB? After a bit of local discussion, some extra work by the video-conference scheduler, a couple of emails and a test call, the lines of communication were ready for Baby Hill when he or she arrived to meet Dad. Emails from Telehealth coordinators in Kentville to Grande Cache with titles such as, "Do we have a baby yet?" passed almost daily. And then on June 15, just 24 hours after beautiful Madilyn Hill was born, Madilyn and her Mom sat in front of a large monitor in Kentville, NS with Dad at the other end in Grande Cache, AB meeting for the first time... virtually. In another week when Thomas gets his first leave, they will meet again, this time in reality. For me, the experience was refreshing. I am thankful to the Telehealth team in Grande Cache for their enthusiasm and cooperation, the community of staff and friends at Valley Regional Hospital who were so eager to help this family make the best of the situation. And finally to the Hill family, who graciously shared their story that stretched across Canada. Beth, Thomas and Baby Madilyn Hill ****************************************************************************************************** Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org