Cape Breton Deaths December 23, 2010 Thursday There are 4 obituaries published for today. Eleanor (Burton) Ley Peter Muise Olga Martinello Beulah Williams George H. Wilkie ******************************************************************************************************* 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... ****************************************************** Peter Muise Born in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 22/12/2010 It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and great friend Peter G. Muise of New Waterford on Wednesday Dec. 22, 2010 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in New Waterford he was the son of the late Henry and Margaret (MacDougall) Muise. Peter was a fisherman for over 20 years and later became a Journeyman pipe fitter who worked throughout Canada on various projects. Peter was a member of the pipe fitters Union local 682, the Army, Navy and Air force Unit 217 in New Waterford, and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15 in New Waterford. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Left to mourn his passing is his loving wife Janice (Webb); son Matthew (Kelly) New Victoria; daughter Michelle (Ray) Dupe Kitchener, Ont.; stepchildren Linda Wood and Mark MacNeil; brothers Richard (Margaret) New Glasgow, Linus (Carmel) Oshawa, Ont.; sisters Louise MacNeil and Jeanette Muise both of New Waterford. His adoring grandchildren Nickolas, Raelyn, Josh, Jarrett, Katie, Dylan, Matthew, Emily and Meghan. As well as many nieces and nephews and numerous great friends. He will be missed by his friends and the "Boys from the Knot". Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother John Muise; sister Mary (Weagle) Muise; brother-in-law Alex MacNeil and grandson Brandon Muise. Visitation will take place on Tuesday Dec. 28, 2010 from 7-9 p.m. in McLellan Brothers Funeral Home 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford (862-7500). A Mass of celebration will take place on Wednesday Dec. 29, 2010 at the Parish Church of St. Leonard's, Mount Carmel Avenue, New Waterford with Fr. Douglas Mac Donald officiating. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery New Waterford. A luncheon in Peter's honour will be held immediately following at the Army, Navy, and Air Force Unit 217, Wilson Ave, New Waterford all are welcome. Donations can be made in Peter's memory to a charity one's choice. To express your condolences directly to the family please go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. "When I let go of your hand for the last time, I left my heart in it ***************************************************** Olga Martinello Born in: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney River, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 17/12/2010 It is with deep sorrow and sadness that I announce the passing of wonderful mother, Olga A. Martinello. Olga passed away on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010. Born in Whitney Pier, Olga was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Lukow) Huczyszyn. Olga was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, a longtime member of the CWL, choir and ladies auxiliary, Sydney River; she was a member of Branch 128 Legion, Ladies Auxiliary and choir. Olga was an avid gardener and she loved doing crafts. Her religious faith was very strong. I was blessed to have had such a beautiful human being as my mother and I know everyone who came in contact with her felt her warmth and welcoming. She was a true friend to children and nature. Olga will be sadly missed by her loving and cherished son, Harry A. Martinello, Ontario, brother, John Huczyszyn, Sydney, sisters, Kathryn, Barbara, Annie, Patricia and Mary, Ontario and many friends. Besides her parents, Olga was predeceased by her husband, Rudolph Nicholas Martinello; brother, Mikie and sister, Sonia. Visitation for Olga Martinello will be held Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River with Fr. Will MacPherson officiating. A luncheon will be held in the church hall, all are welcome. Interment will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. Donations in Olga's memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences to the Martinello family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ************************************************************ Beulah Williams Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 19/12/2010 Beulah Mary Williams, 79, Guysborough, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, in Guysborough Memorial Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Drover) Smith. Beulah was a homemaker and an adherent of Wesley United Church, Guysborough. She was an active outdoors person who enjoyed fishing, boating and gardening. She is survived by her sons, Brian (Anna Marie Stone), Guysborough; Barry (Donna), Howie Center; Bruce (Lori), Sutton, Mass.; sister, Sylvia Flemming, Toronto, Ont.; brothers, Sheldon, New Waterford; Weldon, Glace Bay; grandsons, Daniel, David, Bill, Bob and Brandon and five great-granddaughters. She was predeceased by her husband, Hartley and brother, Eric. There will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 in Wesley United Church, Guysborough, with Rev. Heather Manuel officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial donations in Beulah's memory may be made to the Guysborough Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Guysborough. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com. ************************************************ George H. Wilkie 1938-2010 Peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with his daughters and son at his side on Monday, December 20, 2010, of George H. Wilkie, Sherwood, age 72 years. Predeceased by his wife Alexis "Lexie" Wilkie (nee Guy). A great dad to Paul, David, Judy and Kelly and father-in-law of Judi, Doug and David. Loving Poppy of Alexa, Kyle, Ryan, Tyler, Kayla, Dylan, Joshua, Brandon, Jessica and Nicole. Brother of Joyce, Freda, Albert (Phyllis), Edgar, Gordie (Muriel) and Brenda (Mel). Brother-in-law of Mary and Joanne. Predeceased by his parents William and Irene (Fougere) Wilkie and by his siblings Catherine, Art and Donnie and by brothers-in-law Buddy, Hughie and Bill. Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home until Thursday at 9:45 a.m. then to St. Pius X Church for funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the P.E.I. Lung Association or to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Knights of Columbus Council #6917 will hold a prayer service at the funeral home on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. www.belvederefh.com ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org