Cape Breton Deaths December 24, 2010 Friday There are 8 obituaries published for today. Mary Murphy-Kulyk Jessella MacDougall Jeanette Binns Carolyn DiPinta-Rizzetto Parker Langley Bonaventure 'Vona' Campbell Eleanor Leona (Burton) Ley Russell A. Bradley ******************************************************************************************************* Mary Murphy-Kulyk Passed away in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Passed away on: 21/12/2010 A celebration of life for Mary Murphy-Kulyk was held in Toronto, Ont., on Dec. 23, 2010, after she passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Dec. 21 at age 81. Daughter of the late John Alex and Mary (MacKinnon) MacDonald of Grand Mira, she was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Kulyk, and is survived by her daughter, Margaret Murphy (Leo MacDonald); grandson, Alexander; brother, James (Germaine) MacDonald and sister, Marion MacDonald. She was the loving aunt of Wayne MacDonald, Shannon (Jeffrey) Hyland and Jennifer MacDonald. Additional info from legacy.com Published in the Toronto Star on December 22, 2010 Mary Murphy-Kulyk MURPHY-KULYK, Mary - Peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital on December 21, 2010 at age 81. Born in Sydney, NS, she was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Kulyk, and is survived by her daughter Margaret Murphy (Leo MacDonald) and grandson Alexander, brother James (Germaine) MacDonald and sister Marion, and sister-in-law Margaret (Wally) Szwez. She was a loving aunt and friend to many. Visitation to take place at the MORLEY BEDFORD FUNERAL HOME, 159 Eglinton Ave. West (2 lights west of Yonge St.), on Wednesday, December 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION CHURCH, 2565 Bathurst Street (north of Eglinton Ave. West), on Thursday, December 23 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Sanctuary Park Cemetery. Donations in Mary's memory can be made to the Toronto Humane Society or Sunnybrook Foundation. ****************************************************** Jessella MacDougall Born in: Whycocomagh Portage, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 23/12/2010 Jessella MacDougall, 79, of Baddeck, N.S., died Dec. 23, 2010, at the Alderwood Guest Home. Born in Whycocomagh Portage, she was the daughter of the late Richard William and Julia Catherine (MacAulay) Bennett. She was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Baddeck. She is survived by sons, Allan, Baddeck, Carlton, Kelowna, B.C., Francis (Melissa), Kingston, Ont.; sisters, Christine Holland, Montreal, Jamie Hanson, Halifax. She was predeceased by her husband, George, son, James, brother, Richard 'Buddy'. Cremation has taken place under the direction and care of MacAskill Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Monday, Dec. 27 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at MacAskill Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church with Rev. Cameron Brett officiating. Burial at a later date Family flowers only by request. Donations made to the Alderwood Working Council. Arrangements under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck, N.S. ***************************************************** Jeanette Binns Passed away in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 17/12/2010 We the family regret to announce the passing of our mother, Jeanette Nora (Reid) Binns on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII, Halifax. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Clementine and Nora (Ivany) Reid. Jeanette loved music and will always be remembered for her strong-will and uniqueness. Surviving are her sons, Jim (Laurie), Dana (Nancy), Sydney; daughter, Tanya (Ken) Craig, Sydney; grandchildren, Tyler, Teagan, Doryan, Zachary, Colton and Ryan; sister, Babs Bynoe, Montreal; brother, Jim Reid, Gatineau, Que.; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sisters, Ethel, Phyllis and Gladys; brothers, Gill and Sonny. Visitation and memorial service to honour the late Jeanette Nora Binns will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, All Faith Chapel, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 6-7 p.m. with memorial service to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating. Light refreshments will be shared following the service. Donations in Jeanette's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Memorial arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of the Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.pierfuneralhome.com. ************************************************************ Carolyn DiPinta-Rizzetto Passed away in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 21/12/2010 Carolyn Mary Rizzetto 74, of New Waterford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. The complete obituary and funeral arrangements will be in Monday's Cape Breton Post. ******************************************************* Parker Langley Born in: Seal Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 31/05/1938 Passed away in: Fall River, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 21/12/2010 It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Parker, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and true friend to all, on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. He was born in Seal Harbour, Guysborough Co. on May 31, 1938 to Alice (Willett) Langley and the late Harold Langley. In his early teens his family moved to Fourchu, C.B., and then to Sydney where he resided for his next 43 years. In 1961 he married Faye (Pledge) and together they had three beautiful and devoted daughters, Laura Lee, Oakfield, Deanna, Yarmouth and Lana, Fall River. Laura Lee married Sean Carson and they have two children, Parker (Poppie's namesake) and Ashley. Deanna is married to Kelly McCarron and they have two children, Matthew and Alyse. Poppie adored his grandchildren and never missed a hockey or soccer game, skating competition or band recital. Lana lives in Fall River with her mom and dad and has provided on-going devotion and care and assistance over the last two years of Parker's illness. He is also survived by his mother, Alice Langley; sisters, Shirley Robinson, North Sydney, Sandra (Tom) Burchill, Victoria, B.C. and his sister-in-law, Sadie Langley, Sydney. He was predeceased by his father, Harold and his brother, Eric. Parker was a member of the Grand Lake Volunteer Fire Department, a founding member of the Cape Breton Volunteer search and rescue, Kiwanis Club of Sydney where he served as Lieutenant Governor of the Eastern Canada and Carribean Region, Lingan Golf and Country Club, and the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Squadron where he served as commodore. Before retiring, he worked for Modern Aluminum, Island Ford and Kenmount Ford as general manager. He was honoured several times for his excellence in sales and named one of the Top 5 Sales Performers in Canada by Ford Motor Company. He was an accomplished poet and entertained to the delight of many throughout his life. He will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Cole Harbour Funeral Home. Parker's life will be celebrated at St. John's United Church in Fall River on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 at 2 p.m., Rev. Valerie Kingsbury presiding. Reception will follow in the church hall. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia or the Canadian Diabetes Association *************************************************** Bonaventure 'Vona' Campbell Born in: Dominion, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 08/11/1918 Passed away in: Canada Passed away on: 21/12/2010 Passed away peacefully at the Milton District Hospital after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. Born in Dominion, C.B., NS on November 8, 1918 to the late John W.B. and Mary Elizabeth (McLean) Campbell. Vona is survived by her sisters Rita Smith and Theresa DeCoste. A resident of Milton, Vona will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephew, Liz Pilon (Armand), MC Gallant, Mary McLennan and Joe Gallant (Shelley). Forever remembered by her great nieces and nephew, Jennifer Hutton (Don), Jason Pilon (Mandy), Michelle Gallant, her great great nephew Aiden Pilon as well as her many other nieces, nephews and her life long friend Burnette Currie. Vona is predeceased by her companion John Hussey; brothers, Hector, Frank, Joseph, Tom, Wilfred (in infancy) and sisters, Susie, Johanna, Kate, Deanie, Mary and Isabel. Family and friends visited at the McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home 114 Main St. Milton 905-878-4452 on Thursday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 139 Martin St. Milton on Friday, Dec. 24, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Assumption Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Letters of condolence may be left for the family at www.mckersie-kocher.ca ***************************************************** Eleanor (Burton) Ley Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 22/12/2010 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eleanor Ley, on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Stan and Elizabeth (Jeans) Burton. Eleanor loved bingo and enjoyed her shopping trips to Zellers. Eleanor had a quick wit and was known for speaking her mind. She is survived by her daughter, Lois (Gus) MacLean, with whom she lived with for 25 years; sons, Gordie (Donita), Barrie, Ont., Bernie (Diane), North Sydney, Dave (Judy) Sydney, Allie (Charlotte), East Bay and extended family members, Ann, Nancy and Judy. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kevin, Sydney, Shauna, Albert Bridge, Gordon Jr., Colleen, Norma and Tammy, all of Ontario, Janet, Karen, David Jr., Kenny, Barry, Darren, Allan Jr., all of Sydney, Lois, New Glasgow, as well as many great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Charles Sr.; son, Charles Ley Jr. and daughter, Sharon in infancy; brothers, Melvin Burton, Stanley Burton, Wallace Burton; sisters, Dorothy Penny, Phyllis Williston and Norma Wadden. Eleanor will be sadly missed by all of her family as well as the staff at the Cove Guest Home, who she made quite an impression on. The family would like to thank the staff at the Cove Guest Home and the doctors, nurses and staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial service 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 24, 2010 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Kirk Neville officiating. Interment to follow in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of... ******************************************************** Russell A. Bradley - 73 yrs, Sydney Mines - It is with broken hearts that we announce the death of Russell A. Bradley of 75 Rateau Street, Sydney Mines. Russell passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2010, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, November 5, 1937, Russell was the son of Will and Elizabeth Bradley of Sydney Mines. Russell loved sports and spent a big part of his life playing baseball, hockey and golf. He also loved watching his grandsons play. He spent time in the Canadian Armed forces, serving in the RCR (Royal Canadian Regiment) before returning home to marry the love of his life, Shirley. He leaves to mour his wife of 52 years, Shirley (Bailey), his son, Kenny (Wendy), his daughter, Valerie Lynn (Danny), his grandsons, Lincoln, Jacob and Liam, and his sister, Robena Jessome. He was predeceased by his brother, Walter. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Cemetery, Tobin Road, Sydney Mines at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Donations in Russell's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org