Cape Breton Deaths December 29, 2010 Wednesday There are 10 obituaries published for today. Mary Margaret 'Peggy' Savoie Stephanie Michelle (Adam) Stockley Norman Oscar Power Douglas Joseph MacDonald Alana Osborne James Patrick O'Keefe Thelma Anastasia Ashton Charles Neil MacKinnon Stephen Joseph Battiste Elsie Burton ******************************************************************************************************* Mary Margaret 'Peggy' Savoie Born in: Sampsonville, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: St. Peter's, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 27/12/2010 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother Peggy on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at the Richmond Villa, St. Peter's. Born in Sampsonville, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Sampson) Sampson. She was a member of St. Peter's parish, St. Peter's. Peggy was a great cook and liked to treat her grandchildren, the tea pot was always on and you never left her house hungry. Peggy worked at the Richmond Villa, Cosy Corner Restaurant and for several different families as a housekeeper. She is survived by her children, Alex, Georgina MacDonald (John), Raymond (Annie May), Claire LeBlanc (Leo), Caren Roberston (Billy), Wilma Martell (Charles), Josephine LeRue (Wayne), Valerie George; daughter-in-law, Jessie Savoie; brother, Theodore Sampson; sister, Lila carter; 25 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Omer, son, Billy, son-in-law, Michael George, sisters, Melinda, Genevieve, Beatrice, Grace, Delrosa, a sister in infancy, brothers, Enos, Patrick, Bernard, Whiley, DY and Martin. Visitation will be held in the River Bourgeois Community Funeral Home in River Bourgeois, today from 2-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Peter's Catholic Church, St. Peter's, 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon, with Rev. Everett MacDow officiating. Burial at a later date in St. Peter's Parish Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial Donations can be made to the Richmond Villa Activity Fund, St. Peters Food Bank or charity of choice. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat To light a candle or to send online condolences to the family, please visit www.chboudreau.com. ************************************************ Stephanie Michelle (Adam) Stockley Born in: Ontario, Canada Passed away in: Westmount, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 28/12/2010 It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our dear mother, wife, daughter and friend, Stephanie Stockley (Adam) on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer, in the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. After graduating from Riverview Rural High School, she worked at the Tim Hortons on George Street, and then the Department of National Defence in Cold Lake, Alta. Born in Ontario, she was the daughter of Brian and Maureen (Ponee) Adam. Stephanie is survived by her husband, Norman Stockley; one daughter, Lynnea, at home; one sister, Wendy (Carl) Dona, New York. A memorial service celebrating Stephanie's life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, at the S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. The service will be officiated by Pastor Sheldon Chant. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Cape Breton Hospital Palliative Care Unit or any cancer organization. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. *********************************************** Norman Oscar Power Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Westmount, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 28/12/2010 Norman Power left this earth on Dec. 28, 2010, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family, to be with Jesus. During his 12-year battle with cancer, Norman was a faithful witness for Jesus Christ. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Oscar and Irene (Dunbar) Power. He served in Korea with the Canadian Army from 1953-56. He was employed with Municipal Ready Mix where he retired in 1996. He was the biggest fan of the Montreal Canadiens. Norman is survived by his wife, Shirley (Dove); son, Norman; daughter, Brenda (Ian), Sydney; their mother, Florence; grandchildren, Phillip and Andrew Nicholson, Justin, Brandon and Kristan Anthony; sister, Barbara (Keith) Carroll; brothers, James, Gordon (Mary), both of Sydney, Ernest (Mae) Windsor, Ont.; sister-in-law, Gertie Power. He was predeceased by his sister, Irene, in infancy and brother, Victor. A memorial service celebrating Norman's life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, in the S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home Chapel, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, with Rev. Harold Sparkes officiating. For those who wish, donations may be made to the VON, Palliative Care or Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. *********************************************** Douglas Joseph MacDonald Born in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 13/11/1932 Passed away in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 26/12/2010 It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the sudden passing of Douglas Joseph MacDonald, 78, of New Waterford, on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at home. Born in New Waterford, Nov. 13, 1932, he was the son of the late Joseph and Annie Mae (Power) MacDonald. He was a member of the Parish of St. Leonard's. Douglas was a retired coal miner who worked in the #12, 16, 18 and Lingan collieries. He was a quiet man, who enjoyed being around his family and friends. He and Marion were never apart - always together, and you rarely saw one without the other. Douglas is survived by the love of his life, wife and best friend, Marion (Campbell) MacDonald; special children, Kenneth Campbell, Matthew Campbell and Sherri Curley (Steve); special grandchildren, Hannah and Garret Curley; sisters, Doreen MacDonald and Esther MacDonald; brother, Bernard; sister-in-law, Sadie, Rena, Mary, Susan Campbell (Rob), Winnie Gatza; brother-in-law, Leo Campbell as well many nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his daughter, Cheryl Ann, father and mother-in-law, James and Sara Campbell, sisters, Catherine, Vera, brother, Cyril and wife Ann, brothers-in-law, Art, Gerald and Dan Campbell, Bernard Oliver, Peter Gatza and Alexander MacDonald, sister-in-law, Dorothy Oliver. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500. . A funeral Mass of celebration will take place Friday, Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard's, with Fr. Douglas MacDonald officiating. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. A luncheon will be held in Douglas's honour immediately following at the Parish of St. Leonard's Hall, 310 Convent Street, all are welcome. Donations can be made in Douglas's memory to the Maple Hill Manor or the CNIB. To express your condolences directly to the family please go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. *********************************************** Alana Osborne Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 30/09/1965 Passed away in: Dominion, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 27/12/2010 It is with saddened heart we announce the passing of Alana Marie Osborne, 45, of Dominion. She will be sadly missed by friends and family. Alana was predeceased by Father Allie Osborne and survived by Mother Catherine (Caddy) Osborne, Three Brothers, Joe (Marilyn) Osborne, Roderick and Robert (Maureen) Osborne. Alana is also survived by two Nephews, Ashley (Maggie) Osborne and Nathan. Cremation will take place immediately with a family service to follow at a later date. *********************************************** James Patrick O'Keefe Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 28/12/2010 Jim went to his eternal home in peace on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, at the Glace Bay Hospital. A lifelong resident of Glace Bay, Jim was the son of the late Patrick Gregory and Anne (Petrie) O'Keefe. After graduating from St. Anne's High School, Jim was employed in the coal industry for over 40 years starting with the Dominion Coal Company and then with Devco in the accounts payable department. Jim was an avid reader, enjoyed walking and traveling. As a young man, Jim served as a Boy Scout leader for several years. He was a Third Degree Member of Council 1953 Knights of Columbus. Jim had a deep faith and served his church at St Anne's parish as usher in earlier years, then as Eucharistic minister, lector, and collections recorder. He also served on Children's Liturgy and various other committees and was happy to receive his five-year diploma in religious education. He was a former member of St. Anne's Men's Club and of the Atlantic Association of Spiritual Exercises Apostolate (AASEA), being Chair of the industrial area of Sydney for several years. In past years Jim also was very active in the Cursillo and Charismatic Renewal movements. Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jessie (MacNeil) O'Keefe; daughter, Rose Anne (Mike) Kennedy, New Waterford; sons, Terry (Amy), Port Morien, Tom (Veronica), Glace Bay, John (Alison), Halifax, Rod (Heather), Hampden, Maine; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Jim was predeceased by his sister Moira (1962), brother Joseph (2010) and brother Gregory, in infancy. In honoring Jim's wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A Funeral Mass celebrating Jim's life will be held in St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay, on Thursday, Dece. 30 at 2 p.m., with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Prior to Mass, our family will be present to friends at 1 p.m. in the foyer of the church. In lieu of flowers donations in Jim's Memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Cancer Society, Kidney Foundation, or the Palliative Care Society, according to his wishes. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the O'Keefe family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. *********************************************** Thelma Anastasia Ashton Born in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 22/05/1943 Passed away in: Riverview, New Brunswick, Canada Passed away on: 28/12/2010 Thelma Anastasia Ashton, of Riverview, passed away after a sudden illness The Moncton Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, at the age of 67 years. Born in Sydney Mines, N.S., May 22, 1943, she was the daughter of the late George and Sarah (Gouthro) Gardiner. Thelma loved to travel, enjoyed gardening, above all she loved being with her family. She was a true 'hockey mom' loving every moment of her sons hockey in their younger years. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Survived by her sons, Paul of Moncton, Chris and Jennifer of Halifax, Brian and Kelly of New Glasgow, and Mark of Riverview; sisters, Elizabeth Gordon of Bridgewater, N.S., Lorraine Vautour of Toronto, and Linda and Danny Squires of Ontario; brothers, John E. and Fahey of Sydney Mines, Francis of Sydney Mines, Gerald of Toronto, Brian and Shirley of Saint John, and Michael and Jean of Halifax; six loving grandchildren and one adoring great-granddaughter. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her common-law husband, John Leaman in 2002, brothers, Russell and Andrew. The funeral service will be held at The Riverview Funeral Home Chapel at a later date, with interment to follow at Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations in Thelma's memory, made to The MS Society where Thelma was a faithful volunteer would be appreciated by her family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Rd., Riverview, N.B., 506-857-9544. Online condolences can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca. ************************************************* Charles Neil MacKinnon Born in: Ashfield, Inverness County, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 06/07/1933 Passed away in: Little Narrows, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 27/12/2010 It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Charles Neil MacKinnon of Little Narrows on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, in Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck, with his family by his side. He was born July 6, 1933, in Ashfield, Inverness County, to the Late John Dan and Isabell (MacDonald) MacKinnon. Charles was a member of Stewart United Church, Whycocomagh, and a Trustee of Stewartdale Cemetery. He was a heavy equipment operator for over 40 years, retired from Little Narrows Gypsum Plant. Charles was a member of the Iona Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jessie (MacInnis); son, Lawrence (Janet Gillis) MacKinnon; daughter, Noreen (Miles) Rudderham. Also surviving are grandchildren, Lauren (Jennifer) MacKinnon, Shamus (Kate) MacKinnon, Stephanie Rudderham (Martin) Seaboyer; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Hannah Seaboyer; sister, Christine MacCalder; brother, Frederick (Mary) MacKinnon and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Charles was predeceased by his stepmother, Margaret MacQuarrie, sister, Betty Robbins, brother, Dan Hughie. He was also predeceased by brothers-in-law, Horace Robbins and John MacCalder, sister-in-law, Nan MacKinnon. In honouring Charles' wishes there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held in Stewart United Church, Whycocomagh, Thursday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Donna Tourneur officiating. Burial in Stewartdale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stewartdale Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com ************************************************* Stephen Joseph Battiste Born in: Heatherton, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 26/12/2010 Stephen Joseph Battiste, 70, of 77 Beach Rd., Eskasoni, passed away suddenly Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at the QE II Hospital, Halifax. Born in Heatherton, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Sylliboy) Battiste. He was a member of Holy Family parish, Eskasoni. Stephen was a very talented guitar player who sometimes was referred to as 'Johnny Cash'. He was a carpenter and worked for a time on the Eskasoni Band Council Police Force in the late 70s and early 80s. Stephen also was active in taekwondo and drove the school bus for a period of time. He is survived by his wife, the former Jean Peck; daughters, Mary (Robert) Sylliboy, Jane Peck, Janet (Noel) Peck; sons, Glen Peck, Clayton (Elizabeth) Peck, all of Eskasoni; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several godchildren; brother, Fred; Eskasoni; sisters, Mrs. Mary Jane Dennis, Eskasoni, Mrs. Annie Brooks, Subenacadie. He was predeceased by a grandson, Gabriel, sisters, Theresa, Helen, Mary Agnes and a brother, William and by his ex-wife Cecilia. Visitation for the late Mr. Battiste will take place Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, after 7 p.m. at the Gabriel Centre. Funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, Jan. 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church with Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com. *************************************************** Elsie Burton 72 North Sydney It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our daughter, sister and aunt Elsie Burton, age 72, on Monday, December 27, 2010 at the Northside Community Guest Home, North Sydney. Born in Cape North, she was the daughter of Helen (Duchesney) Burton of North Sydney and the late Kenneth Henry Burton. She was employed for many of years as a Personal Care Worker with handicapped children, the school for the blind, at Victoria County Memorial Hospital and several other health care facilities over her career.. Besides her mother Helen Burton, she is survived by her sisters Lilly (Leroy) Pyke, North Sydney, Sally Burton, Lorraine Burton, both of Dartmouth, Peggy (Robert) Shaw, Margaree, and her brothers Angus Burton, Cape North, William (Blanche) Burton, Cape North and John (Corinne) Burton, Frenchvale, and also by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Kenneth H. Burton, her brothers Danny, Henry and Victor and her companion Bill Moffatt. There will be no visitation. A Funeral service for Elsie will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney, with Rev. David Luker officiating. Burial to take place at Aspy Bay United Church Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Dementia or Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.wjdooley.com ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org