Cape Breton Deaths December 07, 2010 Tuesday There are 13 obituaries published for today. George Henry Clarke JEAN (TURNER) ROGERS Mary Freid BRITTANY AUNTALISA GREEN Daniel Gilbert Powers Sister Columba, CND MacNeil Margaret F. Shepherd Mary Ida King Toby Ein Donald MacEachern Sr. Mary MacDonald Joseph "Moe" Mercer Francis Garfield Murphy ******************************************************************************************************* George Henry Clarke Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 06/12/2010 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Clarke on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Slade) Clarke. He was employed with the Sydney Steel Corp. until his retirement. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, using his farm tractor, and spending time in Benacadie with his family and friends. George is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Bette (Leaver) Clarke; his son, Clarence Clarke, Sydney; his daughters, Charlotte (Buddy) MacDonald, Halifax, Shirley (Wayne) Campbell, Sydney, Kimberly Clarke (Wayne Phillips), Dartmouth, and Tammy (Kyle) Parker, Oromocto, N.B.; his 10 grandchildren, Jason, Jeffrey, Blair, Terri, Jonathan, Matthew, Todd, Craig, Chelsea and Kaleigh; and his 11 great-grandchildren. George is also survived by his sister, Margaret (Obed) Rice, Sydney; brother, Raymond (Gladys) Clarke, British Columbia, as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Minnie, Mary, Jessie and Lila, brothers, Jack, Bob, Charlie and Jimmy. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Louis Ihasz officiating. Interment to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ****************************************************** JEAN (TURNER) ROGERS Jean (Turner) Rogers passed away November 30, 2010 in Toronto. Jean was the daughter of the late James and Elmira Turner. She is survived by her husband, Ron; sons Ronnie and David, daughter Darlene; 5 grandchildren and her sister Mildred (Midge) Kennedy. She was predeceased by a sister Muriel, brothers Albert, Johnnie, Elmer, Fred and Harold. Funeral to take place in Toronto. The Toronto Star Margaret Jean Rogers ROGERS, Margaret Jean - Born Margaret Jean Turner in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, May 24, 1931. Lovingly known to Ron, David and Darlene, as Mom; to Ronny, Christy, Breanne, Madison, Jackson and a host of other children who adopted her, as Grammy, but to most, simply as Jean, passed peacefully at her home in Toronto, on November 30, 2010, with her family by her side. Jean's family welcomes friends and loved ones to join them for a memorial service in her honour at the CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, NORWAY at St. John's Cemetery, 470 Woodbine Ave. (Kingston Rd. and Woodbine), on Friday, December the 3rd at 3:00 p.m., with a reception to follow. Published in the Toronto Star from December 2 to December 3, 2010 **************************************************** Mary Freid Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 08/01/1912 Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 05/12/2010 Mary Freid, a resident of Celtic Court, Sydney, went home to be with her family on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at the age of 98. Born in Sydney on Jan. 8, 1912, she was a daughter of the late James and Sadie Fitzgerald. Mary moved to St. John's, N.L., in the 1940s, where she owned and operated an Army & Navy Surplus store with her husband. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Jerry, son, Melvin, who died on the Ocean Ranger, daughter, Maxine and brother, Johnny. Left to mourn are her sister, Cassie Novak, Sydney; and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and interment will take place in St. John's, N.L., at a later date. Special thanks to the management and staff of Celtic Court who were devoted to her care. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. ************************************************** BRITTANY AUNTALISA GREEN Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 11/10/1993 Passed away in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 03/12/2010 It is with extreme sadness that I had to leave my friends and family so unexpectedly Dec. 3, 2010. I was born to Theresa Roylene Green and Steward MacKinnon Oct. 11, 1993 at St. Rita's Hospital in Sydney. I went through a lot of changes in my short life but always knew I was loved. I unwillingly leave behind my nannie, Theresa Brewster; poppie, George, Shawn and Alyssa who I resided with, Florence and Brian Sinclair, great-grandmother Isabel Brewster, great-grandfather, Roy Green; sisters Destiny, Jordan, Brada-Lee, Feeanna; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, godmother, Maxine Brewster. I was predeceased by grandfather, Chuppie Green; great-grandmother, Catherine Green; great-grandfather, Raymond Brewster. I know I will be greeted with open arms by them all. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 at Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 in St. Leo's Church, Sterling with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Burial to follow at Forest Haven, Grand Lake Road. **************************************************** Daniel Gilbert Powers Born in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 05/12/2010 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Daniel Gilbert Powers on Dec. 5, 2010, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, Daniel was the son of the late Frank and Jessie (Cann) Powers. Daniel was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Sydney Mines. Daniel enjoyed spending time with his family especially with his children and grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 36 years, Ann Marie ( Boutilier); daughter, Rose Mary (Jason); sons, Daniel (Jennifer) and Michael; grandchildren, Brittany, Emma and Sommer; sisters, Dorothy, Jessie (Ross), Margaret, Eva (Andy), Donna (Arthur) and Valerie (Brian); brothers, David (Paulette) and Charlie and many nieces and nephews. Daniel will be sadly missed by his two best friends, Keith Gillis and his dog Sailor. Besides his parents Daniel was predeceased by sister, Rosie, and brother, Cecil. Visitation for Daniel Powers will be held in the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service celebrating his life will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Trinity Anglican Church, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Peter Rafuse officiating. Dan will never be forgotten and always loved. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. **************************************************** Sister Columba, CND MacNeil Born in: Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Passed away on: 02/12/2010 Sister Columba MacNeil, CND (Sr. Saint Columba of Iona) passed away at Notre Dame de Bonsecours Infirmary Montreal, on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Hector MacNeil and the late Catherine Ann MacNeil of Nova Scotia. Eleven of her siblings predeceased her including two sisters of the CND-Sister St-Joseph Oriole and Sister St. Ann of the Blessed Sacrament. She leaves to mourn her loving sister Sarah Kennedy of Little Lorraine, N.S. and many cherished nieces, nephews and cousins. Sister began her teaching career in the schools of the Montreal area and spent well over 20 years there. In 1967 in recognition of her work in teaching and in ministering to the poor in the Goose Village area she was presented with the Canada medal. Her last teaching assignment was in Richmond where she taught at St. Michael's and St. Francis schools. Following retirement from active teaching Sister Columba spent many years volunteering in her Richmond parish and serving the poor whom she loved. Visitation was held at Salle Marguerite Bourgeoys, 5017 Notre Dame de Grace Ave., on Dec. 6 from 7-9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Monica's Church, 6405 Terrebonne Ave. at 10 a.m. Dec. 7, 2010. Burial in Cote des Neiges Cemetery, Montreal. ******************************************************* Margaret F. Shepherd Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada It is with deep regret that we, the family, announce that our dear wife, mother and grandmother, Margaret entered into the presence of her Lord, whom she loved and served. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Della (Myers) MacDougall. She with her husband was faithful to the Lord at the Westside Bible Chapel and the Margaree Baptist Church. Margie is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, William 'Bill'; her two daughters, Marie (Doug) Phillips, Sydney, Bev (Fred) Gordon, Dartmouth; three grandchildren, Denise (Michael) MacIsaac, Heather (Dwight) Houston, Ondra (Paul) Dejager; seven precious great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Woodill, Halifax; sisters-in-law, Lee MacDougall and Hazel MacDougall; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Doris and Ruth, brothers, Bobby and Heckie as well as three brothers-in-law. Our love and appreciation to Dave and Pat Burke for all their love and care toward mom and dad. There will be no visitation by request. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, with Rev. Hugh Morrison officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ********************************************************* Mary Ida King Born in: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: North Sydney/Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 06/12/2010 It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Mary Ida King, 96, on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at Taigh Solas in the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Bras d'Or, Ida was the daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (McGrath) Cantwell. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Bras d'Or, and was involved in many aspects of her parish, including CWL. Ida was the last surviving chartered member of the Bras d'Or Pensioners Club. Surviving are her daughters, Melita, Gloria (Jack) Nicholson, Claudia (Earl) Warhus, Celesta (Nelson) Johnston, Miriam (Thomas) Boudreau, Monica (David) Beaton, Coletta; her sons, Damian (Carol), Wayne (Ann Marie), Paul (Patricia), Achillius 'Chicky' (Linda), Kennedy (Julie); her daughter-in-law, Cathy (Marsh) King; son-in-law, Danny Handley; her 42 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and six great great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters, Phyllis (Dave) King, Shirley (Charles) King, Geraldine (Peter) Yellovich, Patronella Harper, Greta (Peter) Klearnomis, Eileen MacPherson; brothers, Murray (Frances) Cantwell, Edgar (Margaret) Cantwell and sister-in-law, Louise Cantwell and Theresa Cantwell. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard King, her daughter, Audrey Handley and two sons, Pius and Gerard in infancy, four grandchildren, Gerard King, Jacklyn Nicholson, Roger Warhus and Tyler MacMullin, her brothers, Earl, Russell, Percy, Warren, Keith, Don and James, two sisters, Frances and Marguerite, brothers-in-law, Harry MacPherson and Lloyd Harper and sister-in-law Florence Cantwell. Visitation for Ida will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (today) Tuesday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or, with Rev. Peter McLeod officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery, Bras d'Or. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ****************************************************** Toby Ein Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 08/10/1919 Passed away in: Albert Bridge, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 06/12/2010 Toby Ein passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at the An Cala Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay on Oct. 8, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Rebecca (Mirkin) Long. Toby was a graduate of the Glace Bay Hospital School of Nursing (1943) and worked in the nursing profession for a number of years in Glace Bay and Halifax. Toby was a pioneer in the retail clothing business in Cape Breton. She founded Toby's Fashion Center on Commercial Street in Glace Bay in 1955 and along with her husband, Isaac, operated Toby's, Ein's and Jeanland for many years until her retirement. Toby spent her retirement years in Pompano Beach, Florida and Albert Bridge, Mira where, as she often said, there was no place else on earth she would rather be. In her youth, Toby was an excellent athlete and in later years continued to enjoy playing golf and swimming, especially in the Mira River. She was a fabulous cook and was happiest when sitting at a large table surrounded by appreciative family and friends, enjoying one of her excellent meals. She was a member of the Congregation Sons of Israel, Glace Bay and also the local chapter of Hadassah Wizo. She was predeceased by her husband, Isaac (2003); sisters, Sophie Obsgarten and Sally Maltzman; brothers, Sam, Harry, Israel, Nate and Jerry. She is survived by sons, Arnie (Barbara Fischer), Toronto, Robert (Carmen Carbone), New Jersey and David (Paula Michalik), Albert Bridge; grandchildren, Mathew and Gregory Ein and Alexander, Natalie and Spencer Ein and their mother, Ann O'Connell. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 at 10 a.m. in Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Interment will follow at the Glace Bay Hebrew Cemetery. Shiva will be held at the Temple Sons of Israel, Whitney Avenue, Sydney beginning Wednesday evening. Donations in Toby's memory may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com. At this time the family sincerely thanks the nurses and staff of unit 4B CBRH for the excellent care provided to Toby over the past several months and the staff of the An Calla Unit for their care and compassion. ******************************************************* Donald MacEachern Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 16/07/1943 Passed away in: Coxheath, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 05/12/2010 It was with broken hearts that we, his family, announce the peaceful passing of a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Surrounded by his family, Donnie passed into the arms of his beloved wife and mother on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 in the An Cala Palliative Care Unit of the Care Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Archie and Jessie (MacLeod) MacEachern. He retired from the Cape Breton Regional Fire Dept in 2008. Prior to that he was employed by Eastern Transport. Donnie had a great love for horses and enjoyed the sport of harness racing and also watching his grandsons play hockey. He is survived by his loving daughters, Janet (Garrett) MacDonald of Coxheath and Laura (Raymond) MacLean of Sydney. He was also survived by sisters, Anna (Dave) Poirier and Mary (Dave) French, both of Sydney; as well as brothers, John (Paulette), Archie (Marilyn), Jim (Irene Hart), Len and Mike (Annette) all of Sydney and many nieces and nephews. Lastly, Papa is survived by his grandchildren, who were the great joys of his life, Riley, Thomas, and Mathew MacDonald and the apple of his eye his only granddaughter, Rae-Lyn MacLean. He was such a big part of their lives and provided them with love and guidance of his kind and gentle nature. He was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Sheila (Boutilier) MacEachern in 1990 and by his sister-in-law, Susan MacEachern. Visitation for Donald will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. A funeral mass will be held Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at 10 a.m. in St Theresa's Church with Fr. Jim Oliver officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations can be made to the An Cala Palliative Care Unit or the cancer unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.TWCurry.com ******************************************************** Sr. Mary MacDonald Born in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 29/11/2010 Sr. Mary Bernita MacDonald, 91, died in Parkstone Enhanced Care on Nov. 29, 2010. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Christine (MacQuarrie) MacDonald. She entered the Sisters of Charity in Halifax in 1939 and made her Religious Profession in 1942. Sister taught school over 37 years in Massachusetts, New York and Nova Scotia. She retired to the Mount in 1991, where she volunteered her services to the community in various ministries. She is survived by brother, Allan; sisters, Julia Mason, Jacqueline MacDonald, Ontario, Nora Hart, South Carolina. She was predeceased by sisters, Dolena, Mary, Hughena; brothers, Alex, Sam. The body was in Caritas Residence. Visitation was held Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010 from 3-7 p.m. Mass of Christina Burial was held Thursday at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Chapel of Caritas Residence. Burial followed in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackvi ********************************************************** Joseph "Moe" Mercer - 76 yrs, Glace Bay - It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph "Moe" Murdock Mercer, peacefully at home in Glace Bay on December 4, 2010. Born in Glace Bay, September 6, 1934, Joe was the eldest son of the late Joseph and Sabaine (Odo) Mercer. Joe "Moe" worked as a coal miner for 37 years before retiring. He enjoyed the outdoors and often went hunting and fishing with his youngest brother Melvin and nephews Tom and Gary. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Tillie (Driscoll), daughter, Carol-Ann (Donald), son, Kevin, granddaughter, Lisa, grandson, Joey and great-grandson, Bradley, sisters, May (Jim), Millie, Mary Katherine (Ernie) Cochrane, Gladys Spencer, Georgina (Carl) MacDonald, brother, Melvin (Sylvia) Mercer, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Emma, Amy, Jessie and brother, George. Visitation will be held at Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main Street, Glace Bay, on Tuesday, December 7, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 8, in St. John the Baptist Church, New Aberdeen at 11 am. Donations in Joe's memory may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia. Condolences may be sent to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca *********************************************************** Francis Murphy MURPHY, Francis Garfield " Frank " - 61, Halifax, passed away recently at home. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late James and Frances (MacDonald) Murphy. Frank attended school in Dominion and St. Francis Xavier University. Surviving are his children, Lane and Ron, who both reside in British Columbia; sister, Myrna Bettiol; brothers, Vernon (Wilma), all of Ontario; Mike (Bernadette), New Brunswick; George (Faith), Waterville, Kings Co.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation has taken place and the Interment Service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to your favourite charity. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, N.S., B0P 1E0 (902-538-9900). Condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home address or on-line by visiting: www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org