Cape Breton Deaths May 12, 2011 Thursday There are 6 obituaries published for today. James E. Caldwell Catherine Elizabeth McNeil Vincent Mickey Wells Woodill Diana (Mingarelli) Townsend MARY MORA (FITZGERALD) MCISAAC ******************************************************************************************************* James E. Caldwell Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 05/04/1930 Passed Away In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 11/05/2011 It is with sadness that the family of James Emerson Caldwell announce his sudden passing on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with myasthenia gravis. Born April 5, 1930, he was the son of the late Maj. Archibald and Marguerite (MacLeod) Caldwell of Sydney Mines. A graduate of Sydney Mines high, he worked for 11 years for Canada Packers before becoming administrator of Harbour View Hospital. He worked a total of 35 years in hospital administration. Jim was an elder of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. He served in many capacities, including member of the Board of Managers, choir member, Sunday School superintendent, and representative elder. He also served a three-year term on the Administrative Council of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Joan (MacKenzie) Caldwell; sons, Norman, Kenneth (wife Valerie and sons Jonathon, Tyler and Aaron) and Peter (wife Avril); daughters, Barbara (husband Michael and children Keir, Jared and Tierney McIsaac) and Margie Lou (children Joannah Unsworth; Shaemus and Kristianne Campbell, and their father Jimmie Campbell); and great-granddaughters, Breagh, Sadie and Alexandra. He is also survived by his brother, Rev. Malcolm (Lois) Caldwell; sisters-in-law, Jean Caldwell and Bibsey MacKeigan; and brother-in-law, Dr. Wylie Smith. Jim was predeceased by his brothers, Lloyd, George (June) and Rev. Quincy, and a sister, Georgia in infancy. Visitation for Jim Caldwell will be held in the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Friday, May 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Marion Barclay MacKay officiating. Reception to follow. Donations in Jim's memory may be made to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Muscular Dystrophy Canada, or to a charity of one's choice. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the staff of Harbourstone Enhanced Care - Steelworkers' Lane for the outstanding care shown to Jim over the last three years. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ************************************ Catherine Elizabeth McNeil Born In: Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 11/11/1948 Passed Away On: 22/02/2011 Born Nov. 11, 1948, in Reserve Mines, a resident of the Cove Guest Home for the past five years, passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Feb. 22, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Dan J. and Mary (Campbell) McNeil. She was a former member of St. Joseph's parish, and was a choir member for many years. Catherine was a graduate of Reserve District High, Nova Scotia Teachers College and later obtained her BA from St. Francis Xavier University. She taught at Tompkins Memorial for many years. She resided in Halifax for a time and was a member of St. Lawrence parish, where she was a choir member. She is survived by brothers, Eric, Mississauga, Ont., Donald, Guelph, Ont., Wendell, Barrie, Ont., and Sam, Dartmouth, N.S.; as well as several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, May 16 at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines, with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Life is a journey of sweetness and sorrow Of yesterday's memories and hopes for tomorrow. Life's pathways we choose and detours we faced with patience and humour, courage and grace. Joys we have shared with people we've met have touched us in ways we will never forget. Remember me not in a way that makes the heart ache, but in a way that brings it warmth and delight. In the midst of all the noise and haste, In moments of silence, remember the happy times we shared, and the ways we showed love for one another. ************************************ Vincent Mickey Born In: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 09/06/1962 Passed Away In: Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 08/05/2011 Vince Mickey, longtime resident of Ingonish Beach, Cape Breton, N.S., passed away at home in Grande Prairie, Alta. on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at the age of 48 years. Vince was born on June 9, 1962 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and was raised on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. He was employed at Knelson Rock Products in Grande Prairie. He enjoyed spending time around the fire pit with friends and family and listening to his music. Vince was looking forward to many rides on his new Harley. He will be missed by his wife, Kim Lahey Mickey; son, Evan of Ingonish; special daughter, Tara Brushett (Wayne) of Grande Prairie; stepdaughter, Candace (Robert) of New Waterford, Cape Breton; mom, Selena MacKinnon (Neil) of New Waterford; brother, Tyrone (Betty Lou and family) of Ingonish; sister, Hope Cosgrove (Ted and family) of Grande Prairie; half brothers, Darcy and Aron of Sydney, Cape Breton and Chris (Melissa) of Newfoundland; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles; his pride and joy, grandchildren, Brody, Bryce, Kassy and Kyara. Vince was predeceased by his father, Christopher Mickey and his grandparents. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 6 p.m. at Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta. A memorial service will be held in Cape Breton at a later date. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversgrandeprairie.com. ************************************* Wells Woodill Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 10/05/2011 Wells Benjamin Woodill, 87, of Halifax passed away peacefully on May 10, 2011 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Sydney, N.S., he was the son of Wells Woodill Sr. and Margaret E. (MacDonald) Woodill and husband of Maisie (Andrews) Woodill. Wells enjoyed fishing, hunting and sailing, especially with his four sons. He loved to play tarabish and cribbage, excelling in both. His beautiful garden was his most recent passion and he spent many hours nurturing it. He was Past Commodore of the Armdale Yacht Club. Up until his last days, Wells maintained his wonderful sense of humour and kept everyone entertained with his jokes, ditties and "tall" tales. His family and friends were his life's treasures. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War and after the war he worked for the Best Yeast Company as sales manager. He spent the last 30 years of his working career as Atlantic Manager for Hobart Manufacturing Co. Wells is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Maisie; daughter, Gloria Connors (Neil) of Halifax and sons, Raymond (Pat) of Riverview, N.B., Gregory (Mary), David (Angie) and Richard (Debbie), all of Halifax; son-in-law, John (Marilyn) McKinney of Gagetown, N.B.; brother, Douglas (Norma) of Marion Bridge, N.S. and sister, Bibbi (Gordon) of Sydney, N.S.; grandchildren, Darin and Tim Connors, Chris, Sean, Matthew, Kathleen, Andrew, Jennifer, Johnathan and Cristina Woodill, Eric, June and Joy McKinney as well as many great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter, Marilyn McKinney; granddaughter, Gillian Connors; grandson, Wells McKinney and sister, Eilean (Harry) LeVatte. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Deanna Swinamer, We Care caregivers, V.O.N., Red Cross and the Department of Veterans Affairs for all their help and support. Funeral service will be held at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 2 p.m. with reception following. Cremation has taken place. Burial service will be held in Sydney, N.S. at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Wells' memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. Please visit www.jasnowfuneralhome.com *********************************** Diana (Mingarelli) Townsend Born In: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Coxheath, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 09/05/2011 Diana Marie Townsend, 87, of Coxheath, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Whitney Pier, she was the daughter of the late Silvie and Catherine (MacIntosh) Mingarelli. Diana worked many years at the general office, Sydney Steel Co. She was a volunteer for many years in Florida, her home away from home. Diana is survived by her son, Randy (Sharon), Coxheath; grandson, Ian (Jacqueline), New Waterford; granddaughter, Karen (Shaun) Broderick, Glace Bay; great-granddaughters, Cheyenne and Sierra; great-grandson, Dallas; sisters, Marion Willis, Sylvia (Tillie) MacLeod, Maxine (Lewis) Sernyk, and Mabel (Ian) Rice, all of Sydney, Judy Crane, of South Bar; numerous nieces and nephews. Diana was predeceased by her husband, Emdon Charles; sister, Elsie (Matheson) MacKenzie; brothers, Henry 'Doc', Danny, and Silvie. Many, many, many thanks to the staff of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their care and kindness. A memorial service honouring Diana's life will be held Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Ralph Johnston officiating. Interment will be held in Alfred Smith Cemetery, at a later date. By request, family flowers only. Memorials in Diana's name may be made to charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. *********************************** MARY MORA (FITZGERALD) MCISAAC Mary Mora (Fitzgerald) McIsaac The funeral of the late Mora McIsaac who passed away March 23, 2011 in Edmonton, Alberta will be held Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, Glace Bay with Father Norman MacPhee officiating. All are invited to a reception in the parish hall. ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org