Cape Breton Deaths May 26, 2011 Thursday There are 11 obituaries published for today. George Ferns Samanta Madison MacDougall Mary Fisher Anne (Howatson) McCormick Stephen MacFadden Glenn MacEachern Violet Pye Yvonne 'Rose' Lee Sr. Magdalene Lichacz Shelly Mae Casey Jimmy "James" Gregory Wareham ******************************************************************************************************* George Ferns Born In: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Passed Away In: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 25/05/2011 George Michael Ferns, 71, Dartmouth, after a courageous battle with cancer, passed away at home May 25, 2011, in peace and comfort surrounded by his loving family, and began his everlasting reward. Mike was born in Hamilton, Ont., to the late Joseph Patrick and Agnes (Robinson) Ferns. Upon completion of his education, Mike joined the Royal Canadian Navy, during which time he met and married his lifetime companion, Stella (McGee) Ferns. Mike's professional career was one of great variety; RCN for eight years; safety foreman at the heavy water plant, Port Hawkesbury; safety instructor for the oil rigs. Moving to Dartmouth in 1986, he then worked as safety inspector for the Department of Labour until his retirement. Mike was devoted to his family and friends. His interest in others was evident in his volunteer community work. Mike served as cub master, refereed Strait Minor Football, he was a first aid instructor for many years, and he sat on the board of the Port Hawkesbury Housing Commission. Mike more recently was honoured by the Royal Canadian Legion for his 40 years of community service and received a lifetime honorary member of the Knights Of Columbus. Mike is survived by and will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 47 years, Stella (McGee) Ferns; sons, Michael (Giselle) Ferns and their children, Jenna and Jamie, all of Port Hawkesbury; Christopher, Dartmouth; daughter, Coleen (David) Gillis and their children, Jake and Jeri-Ellen, all of Dartmouth; several nieces and nephews; sister, Josephine (Ron) Eady; Susan (Joe) Green, all of Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Catherine Fisher. The family would like to thank Dr. Peter MacAulay, VON, Always Home Care and Palliative Care for their kindness and compassion during Mike's illness. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Cole Harbour Funeral Home. No visitation by request. Funeral mass will be held 2 p.m., Saturday in Blessed Pope John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, 35 Colby Dr., Dartmouth. Reception to follow in church hall. Donations in memory may be made to charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.coleharbourfuneral.com. **************************************** Samanta Madison MacDougall Born On: 16/06/2008 Passed Away On: 23/05/2011 It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of our little two-year old princess, Samantha Madison MacDougall on May 23, 2011, at home. Samantha attended Peter Pan Daycare; nicknamed "Miss Attitude" she made a lasting impression on everyone she met. She loved to go "tubbin" and loved going to Louisbourg with her Nanny and Papa, and to Balls Creek with Grammy and Grampy, Auntie Emily and Teilah 'Tata' and uncle Blake. The water, boats and cats were a few of Samantha's favourite things. Samantha is survived by her loving mother, Megan MacDougall (Kiernan Bishop); her grandparents, Susan and Blane Perry; uncles, Chris and DJ. She is also survived by her father, Brian Gouthro (Jennifer Wall); sisters, Arianna and Chasity; ,grandmother, Debbie Gouthro; aunt, Lisa MacNeil (Keith); great-grandmother, Gertrude Gouthro; and many other relitives. Samantha will be missed by her cat, Kitty and her bunny, Thumper. Funeral service will take place Friday, May 27 at 3 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Donations in Samantha's memory can be made to the Children's Wish Foundation ***************************************** Mary Fisher Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Ben Eoin, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 25/05/2011 Mary Theresa Fisher of Ben Eoin passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (MacDonald) Fisher. Mary is survived by a number of cousins including Wayne Fisher, Glace Bay, Angela and Glenn MacPhee, formerly of Glace Bay, and John and Dorothy MacDonald, Sutter Creek, Calif. Mary was born in Glace Bay, and had lived in Ben Eoin since 1966. Following graduation from Glace Bay High School, Mary attended Mount St. Bernard College in Antigonish, and upon returning to Glace Bay was employed by the Royal Bank. She served in a variety of capacities for 28 years with the Royal Bank in both Glace Bay and Whitney Pier. Throughout her retirement years Mary was actively involved in music. She formed a ladies choral group called Belles of St. Mary's which served as the choir for St. Mary's Church in East Bay until the early 90s. The Belles also provided entertainment for nursing homes in the Sydney area as well as door to door carolling at Christmastime in the East Bay area. She was a longtime member of St. Mary's parish CWL and in her retirement years served as organist for St. George's Anglican Church for a period of 15 years. Mary, a lover of animals, was a founding member of the Cape Breton Branch of the SPCA and served that organization well in a number of areas including president. In her later years Mary devoted her time to her garden and especially her beloved dog 'Precious.' Mary was fortunate to have special caregivers who allowed her to remain safely in her home fo the past several years. Visitation for the late Mary Fisher will be today (Thursday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel continuing Friday after 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home prior to funeral mass at 2:30 p.m., Friday in St. Mary's Church, East Bay, Rev. Frank Abbass officiating with interment in the parish cemetery, East Bay. In Mary's memory, donations may be made to the Cape Breton Branch of the SPCA or the Alzheimer's Society. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com. **************************************** Anne (Howatson) McCormick Born In: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada Passed Away On: 21/05/2011 Anne Elizabeth (nee Howatson) McCormick, 69, of St. Catharines, Ont., passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at the Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital in St. Catharines. Born in Florence, Cape Breton, N.S., she was the daughter of the late John James Howatson and Annie Mae (nee Stubbert) Howatson. She is survived by her brother, John James, St. Catharines. Anne was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Andrew McCormick, her sisters, Donna Marie and Catherine Stella and her brothers, John Robert and Harold as well as her late husband's parents, John Leonard McCormick and Theresa Margaret McCormick (nee MacDonald). Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received on Friday, May 27, 2011, at Butler Funeral Home, 33 Duke St., St. Catharines, 905-684-2334 from 1-3 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Anne's life will take place on Friday, May 27, 2011, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Private interment to take place at a later date. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Online condolences can be made at www.butlerduke.ca ******************************************* Stephen MacFadden Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 23/05/2011 It is with great sadness the family announce the sudden passing of Stephen MacFadden, loving son, husband, father, grandfather and brother on Monday, May 23, 2011. Born in North Sydney, Stephen was the son of Gordon and Joan (Bagnell) MacFadden of Georges River. Steve was co-owner and operator of Greg & Steve's Auto Repair on King Street, North Sydney. His dedication and passion for the auto service industry led to his 35-year career as a Red Seal auto technician which included over 25 years with his business partner Greg Taylor. Steve enjoyed camping and spending time with family and camping friends, especially close friends Lori and Bobby. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Besides his parents, Joan and Gordon, he is survived by his wife, Frances (McKinnon); his daughter, Valerie (Rickey) Targett and his son, Michael; his two grandchildren, Logan and Bailea; his brother, Brian MacFadden (Sharon) and sister, Brenda MacFadden (Darren) and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A private family service will be held under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the Northside Hospital Foundation or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com ******************************************* Glenn MacEachern Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 24/05/2011 With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Glenn at home on May 24, 2011. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of Jeanette (Pirotte) MacEachern (Willie Pembroke) and the late Harold MacEachern. Glenn had many jobs, most recently working as a bartender at the Army and Navy and was always ready to lend an ear. In earlier years he was a member of 35 Sydney Service Battalion and was still an active member of the Army and Navy and New Waterford legion. He enjoyed fishing and going for long drives, was an animal lover and will be missed by his pal 'Buddy,' the cat. Glenn is survived by his friend and partner, Beverly Kavanaugh; Bev's son, Robbie, who thought of Glenn as his father; Robbie's children, Paige and Chloe, who were very special to Glenn and their mother Angela; brothers, Terry (Val), Brian (Karen), Bernie (Sharon), Michael (Janie), Harold (Tara); sisters, Evelyn Joanne (George) and Janet (Parker); Bev's sister, Linda (Jack) Fowler; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his father, he was also predeceased by brother, Bradley. Cremation has taken place and a funeral mass to celebrate Glenn's life will be held on Friday, May 27, 2011, at 2 p.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. Burial will be at Forest Haven with a luncheon to follow at the Army and Navy, Smith Street. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of one's choice. To send online condolences to the family, go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com ******************************************* Violet Pye Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 25/05/2011 We regret to announce the passing of Violet Pye on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, with her family by her side. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Orlando and Ida (Jenkins) Bugden. She was a faithful member of Trinity Anglican Church, and former member of the ACW. She is survived by her children, Sue (Dale) MacKeigan, Halifax, Ann (Jim) Galpin, Fredericton, Graham (Joella), Celeste and Raymond (Jean); grandchildren, Wayne and David MacKeigan, Stephen and Trevor Galpin, Derek and Marc Pye, Mitchell and Maddison Pye; great-grandson, Colby Pye; and her sister, Annabelle Knight. Besides her parents, Violet was predeceased by her husband, Fred Pye, four brothers, three sisters, and granddaughter Annette Galpin. There will be no visitation by her request. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2011, at Trinity Anglican Church, Queen Street, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Stacey Lemoine officiating. Interment will be in Tobin Road Cemetery, Sydney Mines. Donations in Violet's memory may be made to Trinity Anglican Church, or a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca ******************************************** Yvonne 'Rose' Lee Born In: Gabarus Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 08/05/1948 Passed Away In: Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 22/05/2011 We, the family, are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Yvonne Marie 'Rose' Lee (nee Richardson) on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Cobequid Health Centre, Lower Sackville. Born May 8, 1948, in Sydney, she was the daughter of Mary Richardson and the late Clarence Richardson. Rose will be deeply missed by her husband, Wilfred Lee; sons, Stephen (Terryanne) Burns, Glen (Joanne) Burns and Keith Burns; grandchildren, BJ, Connor and Colton Burns; stepchildren, Denise (Gerry) Toner and James (Erinn) Lee; step-grandchildren, Andrew and Zach Toner; mother, Mary Richardson; brothers and sisters, Jim (Elizabeth) Richardson, Bill (Suzanne) Richardson, Jane (Nick) Doran, Sandra (Bill Gosling) Richardson, Donnie (Debbie) Richardson, Carol (Darrin) Ley and Ernie (Karen) Bernasky; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Michael Burns; brother, Leonard Richardson; and father, Clarence Richardson. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday 11 a.m., with Rev. Robert Hussey officiating. Interment in Zion Cemetery. Rose was a breast cancer survivor, therefore, the family wishes that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. *************************************** Sr. Magdalene Lichacz Born In: Oakshela, Saskatchewan, Canada Passed Away In: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 23/05/2011 Sr. Magdalene Lichacz, formerly Sr. Teresa Alban, 90, a Sister of St. Martha of Antigonish, died at Bethany, the motherhouse, on Monday, May 23, 2011, in the 70th year of her religious life. Born in Oakshela, Sask., and baptized Madeline Evangeline, she was the daughter of John and Mary (Wyzoski) Lichacz. Sr. Magdalene entered the Sisters of St. Martha on August 15, 1939, pronounced her first vows on February 15, 1941, and pronounced her final vows on August 14, 1944. Sister worked in household management within various institutes owned or managed by the Sisters of St. Martha. She received training and certificates in Home Nursing, Hospital Housekeeping, Laundry and Service Management. During her years of active ministry she served in Nova Scotia at Bethany, St. Martha's Hospital, and Little Flower Institute in Bras d'Or. From August 1944 to July 1958 Sister Magdalene directed the farm and gardens at Bethany. In Alberta, Sister Magdalene served at Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff and St. Michael's General Hospital , Martha Centre and St. Monica Convent in Lethbridge; in Saskatchewan, she ministered at St. Michael's Hospital, Broadview and St. Peter's Hospital, Melville; Sister also served at St. Pius X Seminary in Ottawa. Sr. Magdalene was the sixth youngest in a family of 15 brothers and sisters. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by six brothers, William, Lawrence, Martin, John Joseph, Leonard and Aloysius and by six sisters, Kay Pasnak, Rose Marie Kardash, Frances Gillies, Anne Zaleski, Nancy Maier and Sr. Pauline Lichacz, CSM. Sr. Magdalene is survived by one brother, Dominic, and one sister, Marie Arklie. The remains will be resting at Bethany, beginning Friday, May 27, 2011 at 1:15 p.m., where a Celebration of Vigil will be held on that same evening at 7:30 p.m. Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 2 p.m. in Bethany Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of MacIsaac Funeral Home, Antigonish. www.MacIsaacs.ca. ****************************************** Shelley Mae Casey August 14, 1962 - May 23, 2011 Shelley Casey, 48, of Glace Bay passed away on Monday, May 23,2011 at her home. Born in Kitchener, Ontario 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; father, Patrick Casey, daughters, Taylor (Scott), Jessica (David), precious grandson, Ryder, brother, Sean Casey (Amy), beloved companion and dear friend, Harry Murphy. She will also be missed by her aunt Judy and uncle Bill and uncle Barney 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 pm with funeral service to follow at the Salvation Army Citadel, Union Street, Glace Bay, on Saturday at 11:00 am 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. On line condolences may be forwarded to the family at ; www.pattenfuneral.com ********************************************* Jimmy "James" Gregory Wareham - 37 yrs, New Waterford - Jimmy Wareham, 27 yrs, of New Waterford, was also predeceased by a paternal grandmother, Vange Wareham. To view visitation and funeral mass times or to leave condolences for the family, please visit: wwwvjmcgillivray,ca ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org