Cape Breton Deaths August 11, 2011 Thursday There are 7 obituaries published for today Ron McIntyre Rita Elizabeth Broley Andrew 'Pete' Petrie Allan Simmons Dwayne Pond Rudy Aubrecht Hazel 'Bobbie' (MacCoy) Van Vliet ******************************************************************************************************* Ron McIntyre Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 09/08/2011 Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011. Ron will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 48 years Esther (McNeil); also his daughters, Michelle Clampett and Christine; two sons, Ron and James. Ron will be greatly missed by his brothers, Brendan (wife Rose) and youngest brother, Dale; and grandchildren, Christopher, Robert, Sarah, Emily (baby Shane), Justin, Jessica, Steven and Brett. Predeceased by parents, Ronald 'Rannie' and Christine (McBride) McIntyre and in-laws, Catherine and Charlie McNeil, brothers, James, Joey and sister, Teresa. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. A celebration of life funeral mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Church at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13 with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Afterwards, all are invited to a reception in the parish hall. Donations are suggested to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Email condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. ************************************ Rita Elizabeth Broley Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Passed Away On: 08/08/2011 We are saddened to announce the death of Rita Elizabeth Broley (MacInnis) formerly of Alexandra Street, Sydney. Rita died peacefully on Aug. 8, 2011, at the age of 83. In recent years, Rita resided under the care of her daughter, Angela Cameron. Visitation took place at McEachnie Funeral Home in Ajax, Ont. Funeral Mass will take place today (Thursday) at Isaac Jogues Catholic Church at 11 a.m. A full obituary will follow. *********************************** Allan Simmons Passed Away In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 09/08/2011 Allan Simmons, 80, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at the Glace Bay Hospital. Allan was predeceased by his wonderful wife, Belle Simmons. Belle's birthday was on Aug 9, so it is with bitter sweetness the children have parted with their loving father and their mother has received the most precious birthday gift of all, her husband. Allie resided at 370 Upper North St., along with his daughter, Michele and granddaughter, Courtney Simmons. Allie was a fisherman in his younger years and still loved to go on the ocean to fish with his friends. He was employed at Devco Central Shops from which he retired. Allie also served in the military and was a member of The North Street Community and Recreation Centre where he enjoyed spending time with special friends. He is survived by children, Donna (Tracy), Allan (Cindy), Roni (Kent), Greg (Kathy), Glenda (Gary) and Michele. Survived by 16 grandchildren, John, Stephen, William, Dan, Jason, James, Charina, Tanya, Greg, Kelly, Brendan, Mandy, Erin, Ryan, Melanie and Courtney and 22 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brothers, Leo, Leonard and sister, Dianne. Allie was predeceased by parents, Tom and Eileen; brothers, Roy and George and sister, Sheila. Visitation will be today (Thursday, Aug.11, 2011) from 7-9 p.m. at Curry's Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. ************************************ Andrew 'Pete' Petrie Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 08/08/2011 It is with sadness, that we, the family, announce the peacful passing of Andrew 'Pete' Petrie at his residence on Aug. 8, 2011. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Protose 'Spud' and Rita Petrie. Pete was employed with Devco for many years. His favourite spot to hunt and fish was his beloved Iona. He is survived by his loving wife, Theresa (McPhee); children, Terrie (Jason) Aucoin, Andy (Bina), Allison (Chris) Petrie; many grandchildren; mother-in-law, Theresa McPhee; five sisters; one brother and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. in Curry's Funeral Home Chapel. Fr. Leo Boone will officiate. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. Knock three times and I'll meet you at the tree. ************************************* Dwayne Pond Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Passed Away On: 11/08/2011 A funeral service for the late Dwayne Pond, age 39, a resident of Edmonton and formerly of North Sydney, who passed away on Feb. 5, 2011, in Edmonton, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Carl Fraser officiating. Dwayne was born in North Sydney, the son of Roy and Linda (Clark) Pond and loving companion to Brenda MacInnis and father to their two boys, Kyle and Zackary; brother to Sharon Cooke (Randy Townsend) and Angela (John) MacInnis. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. ************************************** Rudy Aubrecht Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 21/09/1932 Passed Away In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 09/08/2011 It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Rudy Aubrecht, 78, on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, at the Northside Community Guest Home. Rudy was born in Sydney Mines on Sept. 21, 1932, and lived his entire life there before residing at the guest home. Rudy was the son of Anne Aubrecht, Montreal, and was raised as a son by his Czechoslovakian immigrant grandparents, the late John and Maria (Rotava) Aubrecht. He was a member of Carman United Church, Sydney Mines. In his younger years, Rudy was well known for the beautiful gardens in his yard. Rudy spent most of his life working in the mining industry, both underground and above, retiring in 1989. During this time, he was an ardent union man, serving on his local's executive and fighting hard for the rights of his fellow miners. Rudy is survived by his four children, Derrick (Donna), Calgary, Mellodee (Earl), Ottawa, Cordell, Calgary and Yolanda (Shane), Sydney. He will also be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Rudy MacNeil, Patrice Aubrecht, LaTasha Aubrecht, Chatham Fricker, Marianne Aubrecht and Bretony Aubrecht and his two great-grandchildren. Rudy was predeceased by his loving wife of 40 years, Shirley (Moore), who passed away 15 years ago. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Elizabeth (Beth) MacLaggan, Agnes MacDonald, Emma Farr, Rose Shiers, Milly Gillis, Mary Peterson and Jennie Legatto and brothers Yarmel and Frank. Visitation for Rudy Aubrecht will be held in the J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Carman United Church, Clyde Ave., Sydney Mines, with Rev. David Luker officiating. The burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, Sydney Mines. In lieu of flowers, donations iin Rudy's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. **************************************** Hazel 'Bobbie' (MacCoy) Van Vliet Born In: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 04/03/1926 Passed Away In: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Passed Away On: 09/08/2011 Hazel Marjorie 'Bobbie' (MacCoy) Van Vliet, 85, passed away peacefully at The Foothills Country Hospice in Calgary, Alta. on Aug. 9, 2011. Bobbie was the daughter of the late W. Ritchie and Hazel MacCoy. Born in Halifax, N.S., on March 4, 1926, Bobbie lived and grew up in Montreal, Kirkland Lake, Halifax and Sydney, where she worked with TCA as a passenger agent in her early years. She invited home numerous flight crews for evening entertainment with her parents, many of whom later became close friends of the family. Bobbie travelled a great deal throughout her life. She spent six years in Germany and France, worked for Colonial Airlines in Montreal, Trans Canada Airlines in Halifax and Sydney, the Royal Bank in Sydney and Blood Donor Records, Canadian Red Cross in Edmonton, Alta. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a son Gordon Bruce Van Vliet and cousin, Donald Sinclair Smith. She will be missed by all who knew her, especially her loving children, David Ritchie Van Vliet (Sheila), Calgary, Alta. and Ainslie (Bill) Thomson, Nassau, Bahamas; granddaughters, Jenna Ashley Van Vliet and Devan Elyscia Van Vliet of Calgary, whom she loved dearly; brother, Gordon Ritchie MacCoy (Pat) of Sydney, N.S. and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bobbie's passion for keeping in touch by e-mail with her many friends across the country never slowed. The family would like to thank all the friends and acquaintances for their calls and e-mails in recent weeks. Many heartfelt thanks go out to those at The Foothills for the warm, thoughtful and professional care provided. Cremation has taken place. A family service will be held in Sydney, Cape Breton, N.S. at a future date. ****************************************** Extra to CB Deaths: Former CB Post managing editor dead - Fred Jackson Published on August 10, 2011 Family suspects Fred Jackson suffered heart attack SYDNEY - A longtime managing editor of the Cape Breton Post who died Wednesday is being remembered as a man dedicated to his family and his community. Topics : CWA/TNG Local 30460 , Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall , Sydney Rotary Club , Cape Breton , Halifax , Newfoundland Fred Jackson, who served in the senior position in the Post newsroom for about 18 years, died at about 2 a.m. Wednesday morning in bed at home of a suspected heart attack. Jackson left the Post last year and was recently interviewed by the paper about a new business venture. He had been planning to open a micro-brewery and restaurant in the former Joe's Warehouse location in downtown Sydney. Jackson would have turned 55 on Monday. Funeral arrangements are pending. "We're all shocked down here," Jackson's brother Craig, who is news editor at the St. John's Telegram, said Wednesday morning. "He didn't show any signs of being sick or anything like that." The family suspects Jackson suffered a heart attack, but his body has been sent to Halifax for an autopsy, which is likely routine because of his relatively young age. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice, and five daughters, Stephanie, Melissa, Jillian, Nicola and Carmen. "Obviously we were shocked to hear the news," Post publisher Anita DeLazzer said Wednesday. "Certainly it's way too young for anybody to go and our hearts and sympathies go out to Bea and his family." "It really took the wind out of your sails on a Wednesday morning to arrive at work and to hear that someone you had worked with for some 18 years had died suddenly at such a young age," said Steve MacInnis, president of CWA/TNG Local 30460, which represents unionized employees at the Post. "It was a complete shock and we can't imagine how the family is dealing with this news and our thoughts and prayers certainly go out to them." DeLazzer said Jackson's primary passion was his family. He also had a great enthusiasm for the news business and was an ardent community volunteer, working with local service clubs. Jackson, a Newfoundland native, became managing editor at the Post after leaving a position as assistant managing editor at the St. John's Telegram. He had also been a sports reporter and editor at the Telegram and worked as a sports reporter at the now-defunct St. John's Daily News. DeLazzer noted Jackson worked in the newsroom during a tremendous period of change both in the news industry and in Cape Breton. "He was always worried about the out-migration in the community," she said. "Fred always said that he came from Newfoundland, but he made Cape Breton his home and always wanted to make Cape Breton stronger." In 2005, Jackson was named to the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame. His induction recognized his contributions to softball in that province as an athlete, coach, administrator and volunteer. Jackson served as president of Sydney Rotary Club and chaired the Sydney Academy school advisory council. He was a former member and chair of the Salvation Army advisory board for Cape Breton, served on the St. Anthony Daniel Parish Council and served on the Cape Breton Sports Heritage committee. The board of Loaves and Fishes issued a statement Wednesday expressing its sympathy to Jackson's family. It noted that his dedication to his role as board member and chair was untiring, adding he constantly worked behind the scenes to make the community kitchen a better place to serve those in need. Several readers and people who Jackson came into contact with over the years through his work at the paper expressed condolences for the Jackson family on the Post's website, Twitter and Facebook pages. Funeral arrangements are pending. For information on the arrangements, call TW Curry Parkview Chapel at 539-3002. ****************************************************************************************************** Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org