Cape Breton Deaths November 25, 2010 Thursday There are 8 obituaries published for today. Eunice Siwak Dorothy (MacSween) MacDonald Anthony 'Ace' Hanna Carroll A. Lutz Gordon Lewis Aulay Morrison Graham MacDonald John Schaller Sr. ******************************************************************************************************* Eunice Siwak - Eunice Siwak, who passed away November 22, 2010, was also predeceased by brothers, Richard and Lewis Fiander, and sisters, Deborah and Lucy Fiander. *********************************************** Dorothy (MacSween) MacDonald Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 23/11/2010 It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Dorothy MacDonald on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Donald 'Danny' MacSween and Anna Mae Bonaparte. In her younger years Dorothy played darts on many leagues. She enjoyed playing bingo and especially the VLTs at the French Club, the Elks Club and at Freds in Eskasoni. Dorothy is survived by her only daughter, Frances (Kenny Googoo), whom she lived with for the past seven years in Eskasoni. She is also survived by her granddaughters, Annie (Alphonse) Young, Alexina Sampson (Joe Marshall), Gina Lee Googoo (Don Johnson); three great-grandchildren, Lynzie Sampson, Londyn Sampson and Haylee Young, all of Eskasoni; sisters, Willena (Charlie) Cook, Sydney, Donita (Gordie) Ley, Barrie, Ont.; her brother, Charlie (Marie) Bailey, St. Thomas, Ont.; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Alex MacDonald, her sisters, Nora MacSween, Norma MacSween, Ann Marie Sampson, her brothers, William 'Billy' MacSween, John Langley, stepfather, Charles 'Ace' Bailey. She was also predeceased by her very special friend, Mick MacLean. Visitation for the late Dorothy MacDonald will be at the home of her daughter, Francis Googoo at 140 Spencer Lane in Eskasoni, Saturday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. and all day Sunday, Nov. 28. The funeral mass will be held Monday, Nov. 29 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church with burial at Sacred Heart Mission in MacKinnon Harbour. At Dorothy's request, donations may be made to the family or charity of one's choice. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com. ****************************************** Anthony 'Ace' Hanna Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 19/11/2010 Tony 'Ace' Hanna, son of Winnifred Carson (Hanna) and Joe 'Ace' Hanna, formerly of Townsend Street, Sydney, quietly passed away on Nov. 19, 2010. Following graduation from Sydney Academy High School in 1974, Tony lived in various parts of Western Canada. A craftsman at heart, he was well respected for his precision in hardwood floor installation, specializing in gymnasiums. Upon his return to Cape Breton in mid 1990s, he became a member of the IASTE Film and Technicians Union and was employed on a number of film productions as a scenic painter where his diligence and pride toward his work was admired by all the crew. Unique in character, Tony was well known for his ability to have fun and left all who had the privilege to know him with a story that will bring long lasting smiles for years to come. He enjoyed music, sports, and Shenacadie where he loved to relax, and enjoy the beauty of nature. It was here that he would demonstrate his competitive side not only in horse shoes, but he continues to hold the title of the "earliest" to brave the chilly Bras d'Or Lakes before the summer sun had a chance to warm the waters. In meeting many of life's challenges, Tony will always be remembered for his quiet resolve, his courage, and his strength. With his sense of humour, he would often take claim as "having the strongest arm in the world" often proving this by performing his one arm push-ups. Tony maintained a strong sense of loyalty toward friends and family and also to his beloved Montreal "Habs". Tony is survived by his niece, Marilyn Hall; nephews, Tony and Jamie; sister -in-law, Barbara Clifford; aunts, Sally Gerrior and Valerie Carson of Sydney, Elaine Clarke, Cole Harbour; uncle, David Carson, British Columbia; numerous very good friends in Sydney and from Calgary where he lived for over 20 years; and his longtime, good friend, Claude Nearing, Sydney. Tony was predeceased by his father, Joe, his mother, and friend, Winnie in April 2010, his siblings, Patty, Norma, Marilyn, his nephew, Patrick Hanna and niece, Sherri-Lynn Hall. A special thanks to Tony's "other" family, the Aids Coalition, particularly Christine and Joanne, for their unrelenting support for Tony over the last few years. Thanks to Bill Curry and the staff at T.W. Curry for their guidance. A get together in memory of Ace's life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 4 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George St., Sydney. Donations may be made to the Aids Coalition. Online condolences may be sent to www.twcurry.com ************************************** Carroll A. Lutz Born in: Morristown, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 27/09/1918 Passed away in: Cape Dauphin, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 24/11/2010 It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of a dear husband, father and friend. Carroll A. Lutz passed away Nov. 23, 2010, in the Northside General Hospital. Carroll was born in Morristown, Kings County, N.S., on Sept. 27, 1918, he was the son of the late Malby and Edna (Tufts) Lutz, he grew up in Lake George. Carroll was a veteran of the Second World War, he enlisted in 1942 and went overseas and served as a truck driver until the end of the war. In 1948, he married Louise and bought a farm in the Annapolis Valley. Carroll later worked at CFB Greenwood as a carpenter's helper and plumber's helper until he got his plumbing licence. He retired in 1980 and moved to Cape Breton, a place he loved. He is survived by his wife, Louise (MacLennan); sons, Gavin (Debbie), Waterloo, Ont., Floyd (Diane), Calgary; grandchildren, Kimberly (Ray) Bunce, Avondale, Arizona, Danny (Caroline) Lutz, Quebec, Nikki (Andrew) Harrison, Toronto, Krystal (Neil) Lutz, Kristopher (Karrie) Lutz, both of Calgary. Great-grandchildren, Olivia and Tyson; sisters, Pearl Jefferson, Berwick, Daisy Austin, Ottawa; several nieces and nephews. Carroll was predeceased by sisters, Ethel (Alex) Middleton, Kentville, Marion (Wilfred) Nauffts, Halifax, sisters-in-law, Catherine MacCuaig, Ruby Brown and brother-in-law, Daniel MacLennan. Thanks to Dr. William MacDonald for his wonderful care. We would like to thank all the helpers and workers who helped at Northside General and the sitters for Carroll. It was really appreciated. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 26 with a funeral service 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 27 both in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Rev. Ritchie Robinson will officiate. A reception will follow the funeral service in the Florence Legion, Branch No. 83. Interment in New Campbelltown Cemetery. Family Flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to the Northside General Hospital, palliative care unit or to the War Amps. Online condolences may be made at www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. ************************************************ Gordon Lewis Born in: Coxheath, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Coxheath, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 23/11/2010 It is with a broken heart that I, Beverly (Andrews) Lewis, of Coxheath, regret to announce the passing of my dear husband, Gordon A. Lewis, 77, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010. Gordie was born in Pondville, Isle Madame, the youngest child of the late John Thomas (Luce) and Margaret (MacLeod) Lewis. Gordie's working life was cut short in 1977 after suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm. At that life-altering time, he was employed as a salesman with Scotia Wholesale, Sydney, travelling to the Isle Madame area, as well as, Sydney, Glace Bay and New Waterford. Gordie was a very kind, friendly and outgoing person, who up until the last few days of his life, was always eager to go out around shopping, meeting people and to make new friends out of strangers. That was my Gordie! He really enjoyed our trips of recent years to the U.S., spending part of some winters in Florida and wanted to make a return trip to Graceland. Besides myself, his wife, Bev, best friend and caregiver, he is survived by sisters, Isabel (Ian) MacPherson, Sydney, and Margaret Murray, Massachusetts; two nieces and two nephews. Gordon was predeceased by a stillborn daughter and brother, Stanley Lewis. Gordie was a longtime member of St. Mark's Anglican Church and then the Parish of the Resurrection. A funeral service will be held at the Church of Christ the King on Friday, 2 p.m. with Rev. Carl Fraser officiating. Interment in St. Mark's Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Mark's Cemetery Fund or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. ************************************************* Aulay Morrison Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 23/11/2010 It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law and friend, Aulay Morrison whose death occurred Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay to parents, William and Sarah (MacAulay) Morrison, Aulay's young life included involvement in various athletics which found him regularly at the YAC in Glace Bay. That passion continued as he was an avid skater in many of the area's rinks well into his later years. In 1940 Aulay enrolled in the Royal Canadian Artillery 8th Princess Louise Armour Corps and as a result served in Continental Europe, North Atlantic area and the United Kingdom. Aulay married Rachael Ralph in April 1942 and upon completion of service he was discharged from the army in 1945, returning to Glace Bay where he and Rae lived and raised their family. Employment after service for Aulay began at Hyland Motors Ltd., Glace Bay where he would continue to work for six years before moving on to the S & L Railway. From there and until retirement he was employed by Devco as a coal car inspector. Aulay was described by one of his employers as honest, co-operative, dependable, efficient and reliable. Quiet by nature, Aulay was a home body and family was the center of his life. He was happiest when everyone was around and particularily enjoyed family holidays in Dundee and P.E.I., playing golf. Aulay was quietly generous and extremely charitable. He was a member of the United Church of Canada. Surviving are his devoted daughter, Charlotte (Duncan); grandson, Chris (Amy), Toronto; daughter-in-law, Karen Morrison; granddaughter, Jeanne (Oscar), Edmonton. He is also survived by his two great-granddaughters, Sammy Roach and Maira Fernandez, who could always bring a smile to his face, as they sat in his lap. Surviving as well are sisters, Florence 'Sis' Smith, Glace Bay and Billy Macleod (Duane), Homeville and cousin, Margaret Dobson, George's River. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Besides his parents William and Sarah, Aulay was predeceased by his wife, Rachael in 2001; son, Jackie (1997); stepmother, Charlotte Morrison; stepsister, Dora O'Connell, stepbrothers, Charlie Dobson , Frank Dobson and Philip Dobson. Honouring Aulay's wishes there will be no visitation. Family will receive friends between 1 and 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Interment will follow at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only. Donations in Aulay's memory may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com. ************************************************* Graham MacDonald Born in: Saltburn-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom Passed away in: Port Hawkesbury/Marble Mountain, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 22/11/2010 It is with great sadness that the family of Graham MacDonald announces his passing on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010. Born in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, England he moved to Canada at a young age. He was the son of the late Allan and Marian 'Bunty' (Siddle) MacDonald. Graham worked for NuStar for many years where he had many loyal co-workers who thought highly of him. He was an electrician, miner and worked many trades throughout Canada. He had many great friends, enjoyed the outdoors and there was always multiple projects on the go. Pappa Bear is survived by three loving children, Jarrett and Cohen both of Halifax and Lauren at home; brothers, Stuart (Patricia), Elmsdale; Ian, Marble Mountain; sisters, Fiona (Dave Dauphinee), Marble Mountain, Carole (Bill MacNeil), Mabou, Patricia (Darrell MacQuarrie), Brighton and Helen, Marble Mountain; mother-in-law, Emily MacKay, Port Hawkesbury; brother-in-law, Bruce MacKay, Hamilton, Ont.; sister-in-law, Donna Ann MacKay, Halifax; special aunt, Lydia Ross, New Glasgow and special friend, Cathy Foster, Port Hawkesbury. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Colleen (Ross) MacDonald; brother, David in infancy; brother-in-law, Brian Windeler. He was part of a large extended family and had many great friends who will miss him dearly. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Thursday) in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday in St. Matthew's United Church, Marble Mountain with Rev. Bob Lockhart officiating. Burial in Lime Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations in memory of Graham may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia, St. Matthew's United Church, Marble Mountain or St. Mark's United Church, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com. **************************************************** John Schaller Sr. Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Trenton, Ontario, Canada Passed away on: 23/11/2010 In loving memory; passed away on Nov. 23, 2010 at 76 years of age. Loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed. Beloved husband and friend to Yvonne (Doublet) for 55 years. Father of Catherine Kawerski (Rick), Brenda Shannon (Dave), Anndalyn Ketellapper (Haico) and John Jr. (Patti). Proud grandfather of Lisa, Kevin, Kelsey, David, Crystalyn, Sean, Michael and Kari. Great-grandfather to Christopher, Connor, Tyler, Hannah, Emily and Maelle. John was predeceased by son, Sean David. Born in Sydney, N.S.; John was a retired CAF member (20 years service). Memorial donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to the Rushnell Funeral Centre, 60 Division St., Trenton (613-392-2111). Online condolences at www.quintefuneralcentres.com. ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org