Cape Breton Deaths February 22, 2011 Tuesday There are 7 obituaries published for today. Dorothy 'Sandy' Close Margaret 'Margie' MacNeil Agnes 'Bingie' Woodill Myrna (Pearl) Green Bruce Willis William Stewart Sterns Agnes Imelda "Bingie" Woodill ******************************************************************************************************* Dorothy 'Sandy' Close Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 20/02/2011 Dorothy Alexandra Close, age 78 of Foundry Street, Glace Bay, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay and raised in the Tower Road area, Sandy was the daughter of the late Alexander and Dorothea (Stockley) Campbell. She had many hobbies, some of which included, sewing, reading, crafts, doing jigsaw puzzles and going on the computer. But mostly, Sandy will be remembered as a lady who had a great sense of humour, a sharp wit and endless love for her family. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Clarence Close; daughters, Sandra (Tom) Tugwood, Debbie (Kevin) Gallant, Karen; two sons, James (Michelle) and Bob (Darlene), all in Glace Bay. Sandy is survived by siblings, Eric, Gladys, Mae, Judy; grandchildren, Keith, David, Gordie, Robert, Chris, Jeffery, Tyler, Brandon, Amanda, great-grandchildren, Ryan, April, Erin, Christopher, Alyssa and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Sandy was predeceased by siblings, Jackie, Anne, Minnie and Nema. There will be no visitation or church service. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home in Glace Bay. Interment will take place at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery in the Close family plot. As an expression of sympathy for Dorothy 'Sandy', memorial donations in her memory may be made to the I.W.K. Hospital, Halifax. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ********************************* Margaret 'Margie' MacNeil Born in: Benacadie West, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 20/02/2011 Margaret Theresa MacNeil passed away from this world into the loving arms of God on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011. Margie was born and raised in Benacadie West. She was the daughter of the late Angus and Bessie MacNeil and sister of Mary (Power) and the late Rhodena (Dena) MacNeil. Margie married Tony on Oct. 20, 1956, and together they had five sons. They had a wonderful life together and enjoyed each other, their children, family and friends until Tony's death in 1976. Margie devoted her life to raising her children. She loved God and her faith carried her as she worked diligently, in her quiet but firm way, to give her boys all that she could. As her boys' married and grandchildren started to arrive, she continued to commit herself to her family by supporting them as they began to raise their children. She was a very special Nannie; one who would go to great lengths to ensure that everyone had what they enjoyed. Sometimes this meant three types of breakfast, all served in bed, sprinkle cookies and squares in the fridges at all times, and never missing a school concert, attending sporting events and sitting through music, speech and dance festivals. After college, Margie settled on a career with the Bank of Nova Scotia in 1955. She worked there until her retirement in 1996. Margie participated fully in her Christian community. She was a member of the Cursillo family. As a member of St. Theresa parish, Margie served for many years as a Eucharistic minister and also served on parish council. She joined the CWL in 1980 where she served on the executive. She remained active in the CWL until her death. Countless pans of squares and dozens of pork pies left Lorne Street destined for events at the church. Margie also participated in many events at the KOC with Tony and continued her work there for many years after his death. As a young wife and mother, Margie joined a card club. The club came to be a focus in Margie's life and for 42 years she enjoyed their company. Over the years, nothing stopped these ladies from gathering together to share their lives over tea, lunch and a great game of scat. Margie's family will tell you that club night at their house meant pizza for supper, the edges from pans of squares and fits of laughter so loud that even though you were relegated to your bedroom, it was impossible to sleep. The club crowd filled Margie's life with companionship, love and laughter. Margie is survived by Ken (Elaine), Sydney, Norm (Cindy), Hamilton, Ont., Ron (Janet), Trout Brook, John (Wynn), Sydney, Darren (Sandra), Sydney; grandchildren, Ryan, Lauren, Kristen, Nathan, Toni (Pete), Kate-Lyn, Sarah, Kate, Grant, Jourdan, Ben, Daniel, David and Nicole. Margie is also survived by her sister, Mary (Gordie) Power, Sydney; and very special friends, Arlene MacIsaac, Mary Yhard and Mary Youden. Visitation for Margie will be held at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Theresa Church with Rev. Jim Oliver officiating. Donations in Margie's memory may be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care or a charity of choice. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com. Margie died as she lived. Without any fuss, focused on God, her family and friends, making things as easy as she could for all those she loved. ********************************* Agnes 'Bingie' Woodill Passed away on: 16/01/2011 Memorial service to honour the late Agnes Imelda 'Bingie' Woodill, who passed away on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, will be held at St. Theresa Church on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at 10 a.m. with Fr. Donald MacGillivray officiating. Reception will be shared after the service at St. Theresa hall. ********************************** Myrna (Pearl) Green Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Ontario, Canada Passed away on: 15/02/2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Myrna Green, on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011 in the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, Ontario. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of Mrs. Mary Pearl, Louisbourg, and the late Billy Pearl. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, at the Mighty Fortress of God Church, Louisbourg, with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ************************************ Bruce Willis Born in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 21/02/2011 Bruce Edward Willis, 74 of New Glasgow passed away Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in the Aberdeen Hospital. Born in Halifax and raised in Sydney, he was a son of the late Captain John H. Willis and Anne (Predham) Willis. He graduated from the commerce program at Dalhousie University in 1960, and was a certified management accountant (CMA). He was retired from Pictou Industries shipyard. Bruce had a long record of volunteer involvement in the communities in which he lived over the years, including Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Family Services of New Glasgow, and the Canadian Diabetes Association, where he served on the national board of directors during the 1980s, and later as president of its Nova Scotia division. Bruce was a devoted parishioner of St. John the Baptist church, New Glasgow. He was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, and had served as Grand Knight of Council 1667 from 1996 to 1998. He was a member of the Crow's Nest Naval Officers Club. Bruce is survived by his wife of 49 years, Anne (Sholdra) Willis; by his children, Michael (Maureen) Willis and Michelle (James Stanley) and by his grandchildren Joseph Willis, Ivan Willis, and Andrew Willis-Stanley. Also survived by his brothers, Jake (Mary-Ann), Wetaskiwin, Alta., Ronald, Cole Harbour and James (Patricia), Sydney, and several nephews and nieces. Bruce was a beloved husband, father and "Grampy", and was happiest spending time with family, especially his three grandsons. His positive attitude remained constant through many health challenges and physical limitations, and he was always ready with an entertaining story or joke for guests. A firm Canadiens fan, he particularly enjoyed telling Maple Leaf jokes. Bruce's legacy serves to remind everyone that the important things in life are family, friends and faith. Visitation will be held at the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow on Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will take place Thursday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, New Glasgow, with Fr. Gary MacPherson officiating. Cremation will follow. Interment will take place at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations in Bruce's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, or a charity of one's choice. Condolences at: www.rhporter.ca. **************************************** William Stewart Sterns January 1, 1913 - February 20, 2011 William Stewart Sterns,98,Glace Bay, passed away peacefully Feb. 20,2011 in the Glace Bay Hospital from natural causes. Stewart was born in Glace Bay, Jan.30,1913, the son of William Henry and Emmaroy Margaret (Smith) Sterns. He is survived by wife, Jeanette (MacVicar) Sterns and son, William Stewart (Elaine) Sterns and was predeceased by daughter, Gwenyth Louise Sterns. Stewart graduated from Dalhousie University in 1937 with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Pharmacy. He was a long standing business man in Glace Bay and area having taken over the Medical Hall Pharmacy from his father in 1946 and retiring in 1984 at the age of 71. He was also very active in his community, being a member of many service clubs, the Glace Bay Glee Singers and a member and former Commadore of the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club and a member of the Nova Scotia Pharmaceutical Society. A funeral service under the direction of Patten Funeral Home will be held at Knox United Church, Glace Bay, Wednesday, Feb.23 at 2:00 pm. No flowers or visitation, by request. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Burial will be at a later date in Pictou, N.S. ****************************************** Agnes Imelda "Bingie" Woodill - 79 yrs, Sydney - Memorial service to honour the late Agnes Imelda "Bingie" Woodill, who passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011, will be held at St. Theresa Church on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10 am, with Fr. Donald MacGillivray officiating. A reception will be shared after the service at St. Theresa Hall. ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org