Cape Breton Deaths May 25, 2011 Wednesday There are 10 obituaries published for today. John D. Smith Lewis Andrews James 'Jimmy' Gregory Wareham + extra Marion Bell LeRoy Margaret Bird Marjorie Billard Shelley Casey William 'Bill' MacGillivary Gordie Duff Helena "Marie" (Doucette) Warford ******************************************************************************************************* John D. Smith Passed Away In: Gander, Newfoundland, Canada Passed Away On: 21/05/2011 Passed peacefully away at Lakeside Homes, Gander, on May 21, 2011, John D. Smith, 81 years, just four days after his loving wife and best friend Jean. Also predeceased by parents, Caroline and William Smith, infant daughter, brothers, Gordon, Charlie, Willy, Roy, Reg, Wally, Sid, Val, and sister, Annie. Left with fond and loving memories are his son, John David (Doreen) of Gander, Sharon (Paul) Fudge of Gander, Ivy Smith of St. John's, Shana (John) Reside of Ottawa. Cherished sister, Ivy; sister-in-law, Bernice; grandchildren, Jenny and Shane Fudge, Stephanie (Dan) Lidstone, Michael McDonald, Travis and Jordan Reside. Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Rested at Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. Funeral service was held Monday, May 23 from St. Martin's Anglican Cathedral followed by interment at All Saints Cemetery. John's request that donations in his memory be made to "Alone Scouts" - Scouts Canada, a charity very dear to his heart. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home. To sign our online memorial guest book, please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca. **************************************** Lewis Andrews Passed Away In: Coxheath, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 20/05/2011 A graveside service for the late Lewis Gerald Andrews, who passed away Friday, May 20, 2011, will be held at St. Mark's Cemetery, Coxheath, on Friday, 11 a.m., with Rev. Fev Arnold officiating. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. ***************************************** James 'Jimmy' Gregory Wareham Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 23/05/2011 It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Jimmy (James) Gregory Wareham, 37, of New Waterford, on May 23, 2011 at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Sydney, he was the son of Greg and Agnes 'Polly' (Murrant) Wareham, New Waterford. Jimmy was a member of the former St. Agnes Church and currently the Parish Church of St. Leonard. He was a licenced electrician and enjoyed working at various jobs throughout Nova Scotia and Ontario. Jimmy also loved to make model cars, play guitar and go fishing with close friends. Surviving are parents, Greg and Agnes 'Polly' Wareham; sister, Angela Wareham (Charles Peddle), Bridgewater, N.S.; several aunts and uncles; his Chinese pug, Ozzy. Jimmy was predeceased by his daughter, Nicole Domenique 'Nikki' Wareham, grandparents, Murray and Ethel Murrant, grandfather, Daniel Wareham, two uncles, John Murrant and Kevin Wareham. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration for Jimmy will take place Friday, May 27 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. Cremation will follow. A luncheon will be held at St. Leonard's Parish Hall on Convent Street immediately after the funeral mass. Donations in his memory may be made to the IWK Health Centre Foundation. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Extra to CB Post obituaries: BY SHARONMONTGOMERY-DUPE CAPE BRETON POST smontgomery@cbpost.com New Waterford man victim of stabbing in Dartmouth - James ( Jimmy) Wareham was probably trying to help a friend when he was stabbed in Dartmouth on the weekend, according to a family member. " The guy pulled a knife on his friend and Jimmy jumped in to stop it," said Wareham's uncle John Wilson of New Waterford. " That is all we know - that is all we have heard at this time." A native of New Waterford, Wareham, 37, had been living in Sackville. He died Sunday in hospital from his wounds. "Jimmy has been up there three months, he was living in one of the (apartment) buildings he was renovating," said Wilson "He stayed there most of the time, but came home when he could on the weekends." Wilson said the family received a call from a friend of Wareham's Sunday, saying Jimmy had died in the hospital. "Here are the family sitting so upset - with a call into Dartmouth police - and the police are not returning their calls." Wilson said after a couple of hours, they still had not heard back from the Halifax Regional Police so the family called the Cape Breton Regional Police for help. "A half hour later two (Cape Breton) police officers came to the door," he said. Wilson said the family is devastated. "Jimmy was just Jimmy," Wilson said. "He always laughed and joked and carried on - he was loyal to his friends." In Cape Breton, Wareham lived with his parents Greg and Agnes (Polly) Wareham on Mahon Street. Const. Brian Palmeter, public information officer for the Halifax Regional Police, said police found Wareham in an apartment building on Primrose Street in Dartmouth, late Saturday evening. " We received a call about a person being stabbed," said Palmeter. " We arrived and located Mr. Wareham suffering from a stab wound and he was taken to hospital, where he died." The Halifax Regional Police/RCMP Integrated Major Crime Unit are investigating the homicide. "Basically we determined there was some kind of argument which took place which escalated to the point he was stabbed. " We have been provided some leads we are still tracking down, but at this point no arrests have been made and no charges have been laid." Wareham's father Greg did not want to comment on the death of his son. He said the family is waiting to hear when Jimmy's body will be released, so funeral arrangements can be finalized. " We don't know yet, nothing has been finalized yet." Some family members are meeting with the Halifax police in Halifax, today. **************************************** Marion Bell LeRoy Born In: Scotland, United Kingdom Passed Away In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 23/05/2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and sister, Marion Bell LeRoy, 96, a resident of the Northside Community Guest Home, on Monday, May 23, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Scotland, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Catherine (Bell) Robertson. Mom loved music and singing, and she loved spending time with her family and friends, telling stories about her dear Scotland. She was member of St. Joseph Church, North Sydney. Surviving is her daughter, Marion (Ed) (Hancock) Clarke, Bras d'Or; her 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Reg (Mary) Clarke, Calgary; her stepsister, Sadie Wong, North Sydney; several nieces and nephews; also by her roommate and loving friend, Carolyn, at Northside Guest Home. She was predeceased by her husband, John LeRoy, son, Robert (Bobby), daughter, Patsy LeRoy, grandson, William Hancock, great-grandson, Edward King, also predeceased by several brothers and sisters. A funeral service for Marion will be held 11 a.m. Friday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney, Rev. Jake Andrea officiating. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial donations may be sent to a charity of ones choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. ******************************************* Margaret Bird Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 23/05/2011 Margaret Bird, 78 of Glace Bay passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011, at the Victoria Haven Nursing Home. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late George and Ida (Wadman) Bird. She was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church and a long time member of the LOBA Lodge. Margaret enjoyed camping in Ben Eoin with her family. She is survived by her son, Francis (Cathy) Bird of Dartmouth; sisters, Laura (Tom) Brocklebank, Mary (Raymond) Johnston, Johnenna; brother, Robert, special niece, Donna; special nephew, Robert and numerous other nieces and nephews. Also surviving are three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Cyril; brothers, Richard and Ronald and special caregiver, "Girlie". Visitation will be held at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay on Wednesday, May 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with funeral service to follow at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay on Thursday at 2 p.m. With Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. Family flowers only, by request, and memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. On line condolences may be forwarded to the family at: www.pattenfuneral.com. "Always a smile, instead of a frown, Always a hand when one is down, Always true thoughtful and kind, Wonderful memories she left behind" ******************************************* Marjorie Billard Born In: Rose Blanche, Newfoundland, Canada Passed Away In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 23/05/2011 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Marjorie Billard, on Monday, May 23, 2011 at the Northside Community Guest Home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rose Blanche, NL., she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Annie (Smith) Collier. Marjorie was a caring, kind lady who in an unassuming yet profound way touched the lives of many friends and family. Her belief in the goodness of others and always looking on the bright side of life left her with a smile that brightened us all even in her dying hours. Marjorie moved from Newfoundland to North Sydney in 1957 and provided complimentary Bed and Breakfast to all her relatives and friends and any others that might be travelling to and from her native province. She was well known for her delicious cooking and baking. Everybody marveled at her ability to cater a meal to unexpected guests that might arrive at the magic dinner hour. On Ingraham Street in North Sydney, where she lived for many years before moving to the seniors' complex she was fondly called Aunt Margy by all the neighborhood children. They loved her home-made cookies and she treated each one like family. She worked very hard in her life, overcoming many obstacles, but always made sure that "Jack", the love of her life took priority and was taken care of. For a number of years before his death in 2004 he was able to reciprocate that same dedication to her as she lived with dementia. However in earlier retirement years they both enjoyed many exciting card games and other activities, always together. And together they moved into the Northside Community Guest Home in December 2001. Marjorie has since received all the love and affection from the staff there that she so freely gave to others over the years. Her family wishes to make special acknowledgement of this special gift that never went unnoticed and will always be treasured. Marjorie was a devoted member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church. In her earlier years she enjoyed the Altar Guild, ACW and other church functions. She is an honorary member of the North Sydney Senior Citizens and Pensioners Club. She is survived by her two sons, Gordon (Joyce) Billard, North Sydney, Jack (Brenda) Billard, Halifax; her two daughters, Nora Marion Lockhart, Florida, Marilyn (Terry) Ivey, North Sydney; her daughter-in-law, Joan MacGean, North Sydney; her brothers, Gerald Collier, Port aux Basques, Nfld., Sandy Collier, Sambro, N.S., Ronald Collier, Rose Blanche, Nfld.; her sisters, Loretta (Leander) Gillard, Sudbury, Ont., Bessie Price, Centralia, Washington; her 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband, John W. Billard; her son, Douglas; two brothers, Wesley, Howard; sisters, Cassie, Joyce, Edna; also by stepbrothers, John Robert, Stanley, Wilson and her step sisters, Mabel, Florence, Annie, Maude and Clara. Visitation for Marjorie will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, in St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, with Rev. Fev Arnold, officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Anglican Church or the Northside Guest Home "Complete the Dream" campaign. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. ******************************************* Shelley Casey Born In: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Passed Away In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 23/05/2011 Shelley Casey, 48, of Glace Bay passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 at her home. Born in Kitchener, Ont., she was the daughter of Patrick Casey and the late Rachael (Maidment) Casey. Shelly was a member of the Salvation Army in Glace Bay. She loved playing her guitar and entertaining her many friends at the Radio Club. Shelly will be dearly missed by her loving family which includes, daughters, Taylor (Scott), Jessica (David); precious grandson, Ryder; brother, Sean Casey; beloved companion and dear friend, Harry Murphy. She will also be missed by her aunt, Judy; uncle, Bill and grandmother, Violet Maidment. She was predeceased by her mother, Rachael Casey. Visitation for Shelley will take place on Friday, May 27, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with funeral service to follow at the Salvation Army Citadel, Union Street, Glace Bay, on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Captain Kristian Simms officiating. Following the funeral there will be a reception in the church basement. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army Citadel. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com. 'I've seen fire and I've seen rain, I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end, I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend, but I always thought that I'd see you again." ******************************************** William 'Bill' MacGillivary Born In: South Bar, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 16/05/2011 William Louis 'Bill' MacGillivary passed away peacefully on May 16, 2011 in the Dartmouth General Hospital due to pulmonary fibrosis. Born at home in South Bar C.B., he was the son of the late Herbert and Ella (White) MacGillivary. He retired from the Provincial Government as Physical Plant Systems Coordinator, Dept. of Supply and Services. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Phyllis (McPhee); son, Vince, Dartmouth; daughter, Colleen, Victoria; grandson, Adam Storie; granddaughter, Melissa Storie and great-granddaughter, Noella Storie-Davis, Victoria; his sisters, Connie Boone (Greg), New Waterford, Cecilia Nearing, (Tom), Guelph; sisters-in-law, Isabel MacGillivary, South Bar, Geraldine Larocque, Ottawa; many cousins, nieces and nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Herb; sisters, Jenny Kinsella, Rita Melnyk, Bernadette Bryden; two brothers and two sisters in childhood and sister-in-law, Iris Heney (Mike), Ottawa; brothers-in-law, Neil MacDonald, Bob Kinsella, Sander Melnyk and John Bryden. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Dartmouth with Fr. Paul MacGillivray officiating. Donations to the Dartmouth General Hospital or Lung Association appreciated. Online condolences to dartmouthfuneralhome.ca. *************************************** Gordie Duff Passed Away In: England, United Kingdom Passed Away On: 11/05/2011 A memorial service for the late Gordie Duff, who passed away on May 11, 2011, will be held at Holy Redeemer Church on Friday, May 27 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. *************************************** Helena "Marie" Warford (nee Doucette) - Passed away peacefully at Cambridge Hospital on Thursda, April 14, 2011, in her 68th year. Loving mother of Barbara (Emerson) Fortune, Cindy (Paul) Brissette, John (Debbie) Woodburn, Earl (Teresa) Woodburn, all of Cambridge, Gary (Linda) Woodburn, Pam (Darren) Timmons of Sydney. Also survived by her 18 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three step children, John, Brian and Lisa, five step-grandchildren, brother, George (Dorothy) Doucette. Predeceased by her parents, Henry and Greta Doucette, husband, Sid Warford, two brothers, one sister and one great grandchild. Cremation has taken place and a memorial mass will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 11 am in St. Anthony's Parish Church, Glace Bay, NS ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org