Cape Breton Deaths November 16, 2010 Tuesday There are 12 obituaries published for today. Joan Paulette MacLennan Eileen Theresa MacIntyre Media LeMoine Catherine 'Kay' King Leonard Michael MacNeil Ian R. Jessome Daniel 'Danny' Conrod Melvin Joshua Skinner Margaret (Nicholson) MacLean Stephen Roderick MacDonald Helen Cecilia 'DeeDee' Clements Wanda Danuta Tacreiter ******************************************************************************************************* Joan Paulette MacLennan Born in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Indian Brook, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 12/11/2010 Joan Paulette MacLennan, 44, Indian Brook, Victoria County, died Nov. 12, 2010, at Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Born in Baddeck, N.S., she was the daughter of the late John Murdock and Ruth Beverly (MacDonald) Matheson. She was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, North River Bridge. She is survived by her husband, Gerald MacLennan; sons, Adam (Christina), Thunder Bay, Ont., Lucas, Dartmouth, Keith, Antigonish, Lyle and Avery, Indian Brook; stepson, Mathew, North Sydney; brothers, Norman (Sandra), North Sydney, William (Rita), Breton Cove, Kenny, Sydney; sisters, Mary Anne Dunford (Mel), Ontario, Marion, Ontario, Beverly, Halifax; grandchildren, Sara, Natilie and Mathew. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by brothers, Daniel Alexander and John Paul. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, North River, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, with Rev. Marjorie Serafinus officiating. Burial at MacDonald Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of your choice. ****************************************** Eileen Theresa MacIntyre Born in: Whiteside, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 14/11/2010 MacIntyre, Eileen Theresa, 78, resident of Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home, formerly of St. Peter's, passed away Nov. 14, 2010, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Whiteside, Richmond County, she was the daughter of the late Roderick and Mary Ann (Cameron) MacDonald. A faithful member of St. Peter's parish and altar society, Eileen was devoted to her family and well known as a wonderful cook who has left behind many special memories including treasured pieces of knitting and needlework. She had a special place in her heart for all her grandchildren and looked forward to visits from family and friends. She first worked as an operator at the St. Peter's telephone office and then for many years as receptionist to Dr. E.F. O'Rafferty until her retirement. She is survived by her children and grandchildren: Imelda (Lewis) Farrell, Antigonish; Mary (John) Currie, Howie Centre, children Andrea and Scott; Brian (Maureen), Dartmouth, children Ian and Neil; Gerald (Trish), Oakville, children Ryan and Katie; Rod, Dartmouth. She is also survived by her sister, Celina (Walter) Malatesta, Wilmington Mass.; and sisters-in-law, Anne Marie MacInnis, Port Hawkesbury, Colleen MacDonald, Whiteside, Elsie MacDonald, Melrose, Mass.; and brother-in-law, Donald MacIntyre, Riverside. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence in June of this year, brothers, Ronald, Alexander and William (Bill) and sisters, Mary Walker and Rita MacDonald. Visitation will be 2-5 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, in River Bourgeois Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, with Fr. Everett MacDow officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Strait Richmond Hospital or a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Green's Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Messages to the family may be made by visiting www.greensfuneralhome.ca. "A Mother's love is forever" ************************************** Media LeMoine Born in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 13/11/2010 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Media LeMoine on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, surrounded by her family. She was a resident of Two Centre at Northwood in Halifax. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Hannah Jane Gooding. She was an adherent of Trinity Anglican Church, Sydney Mines. Mom was a lifelong member of Eastern Star, having achieved her 60-year pendant a number of years ago. She was also a member of the Anglican Church Women. She was a graduate of the Maritime Business School. She was an avid baker with shortbread and sugar cookies being one of her specialties. At the holiday season, her spirited fruitcakes were a welcomed treat for all. She is survived by sons, Dr. J.R. LeMoine (Jody Schearing), Wayne LeMoine (Sandra MacIntosh), and daughter Kay LeMoine (Keith Brown). She will be missed her five granddaughters, Kara, Amy, Meghan, Dana and Megan and her four great-grandchildren, Adam, Reg, Johnnie and Grace. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Kaye LeMoine. There will be no visitation. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at 2 p.m. in Trinity Anglican Church, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Peter Rafuse officiating. A reception will follow the service in Grandy Hall. Interment will be in Trinity Cemetery, Shore Road, Sydney Mines. Family has requested no flowers with donations being made to the local food bank or Northwood Foundation. Arrangements are under the care and direction of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, Main Street, Sydney Mines. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ************************************ Catherine 'Kay' King Born in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 14/11/2010 It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Catherine Alice King, age 71, on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in North Sydney, Kay was the daughter of the late Gordon and Nina (Green) Luffman. She was an avid gardener and bowler and a former member of the ladies auxiliary of the Frenchvale Volunteer Fire Department. Kay was a member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church in North Sydney. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her loving husband, Edison King; her daughter, Linda (Brian) Betts, Sydney Forks; and her son, Brian King, Alberta; and also by her two grandchildren, Steven and Kelsie. Besides her parents, Kay was predeceased by two brothers, Brian and Emerson. There will be no visitation by request. A funeral service for Kay will be held Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney, with Rev. Ritchie Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. **************************************** Leonard Michael MacNeil Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 14/11/2010 Leonard Michael MacNeil, 85, of East Broadway, Whitney Pier, passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late James and Jane (MacNeil) MacNeil. Leonard was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the North Shore Regiment in England, Germany and Holland and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12, Sydney. He retired from Cape Breton Transit, formerly the Sydney/Whitney Pier Bus Co. Surviving are his wife, Mary (Hinkley); daughter, Lenna MacNeil (Brian), Sydney; sons, James (Patti), Strathroy, Ont., David (Marie), Sydney, and Bill (Phuong), Greenbush, Ont.; grandchildren, Michael, Pamela, Breagh, Victoria and Elizabeth; and several nieces and nephews. Leonard was predeceased by his sisters, Katie and Bridget and brothers, Walter, Alexander and Hugh. The will be no visitation or service. Interment will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. **************************************** Ian R. Jessome Born in: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Passed away on: 08/11/2010 As Ian Jessome would say, "Love comes in two forms: smiles and tears." With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Ian Jessome. Ian passed away Nov. 8, 2010 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer. Ian is survived by the love of his life for 27 years, Carol Jessome (Reashor) and his two daughters, Danielle and Krystal. Ian is survived by his brothers and sisters, Barbara, Wayne (Cindy), Darrell, Earl, Shaun (Shelley), Tena Marie (Dave), Angeline (Lawrence) and Brad. Besides his parents, Christena and Stephen Francis Jessome, Ian was predeceased by sisters, Patrice and Pamela. After leaving his hometown of Florence, N.S., he started his new life in Fort McMurray at the age of 17. He made a name for himself working within the oilsands construction industry for 27 years. "Married" to his job, but kept in line by his wife, Ian was constantly on-call and gave many their start in the oilsands industry. The family would like to recognize the many notes of appreciation received from across the country since Ian's passing. Ian lived life gauged not by stature, nor size - he may not have been a large man but he was a man whose spirit was larger than life. Like his grandfather, Ian was a magnet to all kids, delighting in the fun and energy they brought to him and he to them, as he was a big kid himself. In any crowd his laugh was contagious. He was known for never hiding an ounce of his personality, whether that was words of wisdom or his not so subtle nudge to get a rise out of people. In either way it was never meant with malice or anything but the best intent. A celebration of Ian's life will be held at St. John's Church, 5 Hospital St., Fort McMurray, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at 10 a.m. A reception will follow in the basement of the church. Messages of condolence may be left at http://ianjessome.inmemoriam.ca. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200-325 Manning Rd. NE, Calgary Alta., T2E 2P5. ***************************************** Daniel 'Danny' Conrod Born in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Passed away in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 14/11/2010 Danny Conrod, 41, of Forsyth Street, New Waterford, passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at his residence. Born in Toronto, he was the son of Bernard and Carmella (Fraser) Conrod. Danny was a former member of St. Michael's Church, River Ryan. He graduated from UCCB with his LPN diploma and was employed at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, 3A. In his spare time, Danny loved to call bingo and work the floor every Friday night at the New Waterford rink. He was a very compassionate man who was blessed with a great sense of humour and a great love for his children. He could often be seen playing baseball with his children during the summer months. Danny is survived by his former wife, Susan (Harding) Conrod, New Waterford; two daughters, Hope (Adam), Brett and one son, Blake, all in New Waterford. Also surviving is his brother, Jimmy, British Columbia; two sisters, Jeanne (Vance), Newfoundland, Bernadette, New Waterford; four nieces, Cali, Deionne, Vicki, Danni and one nephew, Couper. Danny will be sadly missed by his best friend, Alicia Doyle and her son Johnathan and many close cousins, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by one brother, Johnnie and his stepfather, Michael 'Farmer' MacNeil. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. The funeral mass will be officiated by Rev. Ray Huntley Friday morning at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mt. Carmel Avenue. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy for Danny, donations in his memory may be made to Prostate Cancer Research Foundation. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ***************************************** Melvin Joshua Skinner Born in: Locks Cove, Newfoundland, Canada Born on: 09/06/1930 Passed away in: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 13/11/2010 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather. Melvin passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 9, 1930, in Locks Cove, Newfoundland. Melvin spent 43 years working as a fisherman in Louisbourg, N.S.. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, reading, and most of all, he loved to be surrounded by his family and friends. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his devoted wife of 54 years, Mary (Durnford); his loving children, Gary (Josephine), Fort McMurray, Myrtle-Anne (Alex), Sydney, and Gordon (Edith), Halifax; his six grandchildren, Jordan, Kristen, Brett, Joshua, Ryan and Sarah; his brothers, Sam (Sharon) and Fred (Pauline); and his sisters, Eva, Maggie and Theresa. He was predeceased by his parents, Abraham and Ester, his brothers, George, Roy and Henry, and his sister, Myrtle. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, Louisbourg. Funeral service will take place 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18 St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church with Rev. Glenn Kent officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Memorial Fund of St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, or a charity of your choice. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses and staff of the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, for their compassionate care. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome. ******************************************** Margaret (Nicholson) MacLean Born in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 02/12/1931 Passed away in: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 15/11/2010 Margaret D. (Nicholson) MacLean, 78, Florence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, to cross over to be with the Lord on Nov. 15, 2010, in the Northside Community Guest Home, from the end stages of Alzheimer's disease. Margie was born, Dec. 2, 1931, at the family residence on Crescent Street, Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Mary Ann (Gillis) Nicholson. Margie was an adherent of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and was employed in her younger years at Dr. T.L. Sullivan cleaning staff. Margie was a loving wife to the late Lorne MacLean. Margie is survived by her loving and devoted children, Nancy (Nicky) Roland, Alder Point, Donalda (Charlie) Devoe, Millcreek, Norman (Freda) MacLean and Connie (Tommy) Forrest, both of Florence. Also left to mourn are her pride and joy, her precious grandchildren, Donna Lee (Derek) Thompson, Stephen Devoe, Nicole (Brandon) Roland, Mary Louise (John) McCormick, Nicholas (Jacqueline) Roland, Avery and Lauren MacLean, T.J and Shelby Dawn Forrest; great-grandchildren, Alanie, Maggie and Hope Thompson and Hailey and Kadence McCormick. Also surviving are her sisters, Christena Allen, Florence Ellis, Sandra (Ralph) McKeigan, Lynn (Lorne) Tait, all of Windsor, Ont., Ann (Fred) Burt, North Sydney; and brothers, Donald (Connie), Windsor, Ont., Angus (Rose), British Columbia, Ted (Ethel), Kentville, Gary, Alberta, Richard (Charlene), Daniel (Theresa), all of Sydney Mines, Jack (Gloria), Bras d'Or; brothers-in-law, Lloyd and Gordie (Millie) MacLean; and many nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly. Margie also leaves behind a very special friend and neighbour, Bev Sampson. Besides her husband, Lorne and parents, Margie was also predeceased by her infant daughter, Mary Louise, brothers, William Kenneth, Shelby, twin brothers Cavell and Melrose, brother-in-law, Ken Allen, Bill Ellis and sister-in-law, Doreen MacLean. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17 in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral service will be celebrated 2 p.m., Thursday in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sydney Mines, Rev. Marion Barclay MacKay officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery, Sydney Mines. As memorials, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or to the Northside Guest Home (Theresa Terrence Wing). Online condolences may be made at FillmoreandWhitman.com. ********************************************** Stephen Roderick MacDonald Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 11/05/1928 Passed away in: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 15/11/2010 Stephen Roderick MacDonald, 82, passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, surrounded by his family at St. Martha's Hospital in Antigonish, N.S. Stevie was born in Sydney, N.S., May 11, 1928. He was the son of the late Roderick and Mary MacDonald from 27 Glebe Ave. Stevie spent his first 76 years in Sydney where he was a lifelong resident of the North End, a parishioner of Sacred Heart parish and an employee of the CNR. In 2004 Stevie and Theresa relocated to Antigonish, N.S. Stevie is survived by sons, Kenneth (Betty), Truro, Roderick (Helen), Dartmouth, Leonard, Inuvik, NWT; and daughters, Carolyn (Paul MacDonald), Antigonish, Margaret (Billy Libbus), Lower Sackville; and grandchildren, Scott, Sean, Heather, Christopher, Kenzie, Stephen, Cameron, Murray and Erin; and his sisters, Sally (Diddy) Doyle and Dolena MacMillan. Stevie was predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Theresa, his infant daughter, Elizabeth, and his brothers, Angus and Roderick (Nikie). Visitation will take place in Sydney at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Anthony O'Connor officiating. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, with reception to follow at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel reception room. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Heart parish, Sydney, N.S., St. Ninian's Parish, Antigonish, N.S., or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to www.twcurry.com. He will be forever missed for his good humour and his ready smile. ********************************************** Helen Cecilia 'DeeDee' Clements Born in: Lingan, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 15/11/2010 It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of our mother Helen Cecilia Clements on Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Helen was born in Lingan, she lived most of her life in Sydney but lived for over 20 years in Toronto and Mira Gut. DeeDee was more than just a dedicated mother and homemaker, she cared for others; including the homeless and the poor by taking them into her home. She was always happy when talking on the airwaves with her CB friends. She is survived by her seven children, John (Marilyn) Clements, New Waterford, Helen (Michael) Gill, Calgary, Alta., Malcolm Clements, Hamilton, Ont., Cecilia (Gordon) Dunn, Sydney, Dorothy Bateman, Glace Bay, Darlene Clements, Sydney, and Roy (Nancy) Clements, Calgary, Alta. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and lifelong friend Rose 'Torchie' Miles of New Waterford. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, John Clements in 2004 and two brothers, Russell 'Dit' Miller and Clifton Miller and her mother, Rae Miller. Visitation for Mrs. Clements will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Conrad Edwards officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. Donations can be made in Helen's honour to Cape Breton Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Online condolences may be sent to www.twcurry.com. 'No matter what tomorrow brings, nothing can change the courage you've inspired, the happiness you've given, or the inner strength that is so much a part of you.' *************************************************** Wanda Danuta Tacreiter - 81 yrs, Halifax-Ingonish As the sun rose on November 13, 2010, Wanda's sun set, but her star will shine brightly in our hearts forever. With daughters Helga of Shiloh, N.J., and Kersti (Jamie Jordan) of Halifax-Ingonish, at her side, Wanda left us with a lifetime of memories, adventures and books to read, cherish and enjoy. Brother, Jerzy Kulig of Gdynia, Poland, shared his older sister's love of books. In her final years, Wanda found great joy in grandsons, Quinn and Mikka Jordan and throughout her life in her colleagues and students. A chemist by profession, (MSc Jagiellonian University), and humanist at heart, Wanda overcame many struggles in her journey which began in Krakow, Poland, and ended in Halifax. She was a proud Canadian committed to her Polish heritage and passed this love and passion on to daughter Kersti. Working in labs and classrooms, ranging from the Children's Hospital, Fisheries & Oceans Canada, Nova Scotia Institute of Technology and the National Research Council, Wanda finished her career at Dalhousie University, upon which she undertook studies in languages and literature. As owner of the Driftwood Lodge, Ingonish, since 1973, with late mother ZuZanna (Susan) Kulig and daughter, Kersti, she welcomed her guests with a smile and delighted in their stories. Throughout her life, Wanda was passionate about music, theatre, dance, art, literature, education, travel, science and humour and collected a diverse library of books, which were her greatest pride and joy after her family. We will miss you Mummy, Baba. Sleep well adn sweet dreams. Funeral will be on Wednesday, November 17th at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Halifax, at 3 pm, followed by a reception at 16 Pottery Lane, Purcell's Cove, until 9 pm. Graveside committal service, on Saturday, November 20th, in Ingonish United Church Cemetery, at 4 pm, with reception to follow at the fire hall, North Ingonish. Donations may be made to The Cow Sanctuary, Shiloh, NJ, Bide a While Animal Shelter in Halfiax, or a library of your choice. Online condolences to: rememberwanda@gmail.com ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org