Cape Breton Deaths February 05, 2011 Saturday There are 10 obituaries published for today. Eric Morrison Mary Morrison Rebecca 'Becky' Tighe Sheilah MacDonald Ramona Fahey (Tighe) Kenneth MacKay Sr. Thomas Smith Bernetta 'Bernie' MacInnis Joseph LeBlanc Mary Elizabeth 'Beth' Smith ******************************************************************************************************* Eric Morrison Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 03/04/1989 Passed away in: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 02/02/2011 It is with deepest sadness and regret that we must announce the death of Eric Allister Morrison. He passed away in his Dartmouth home on Feb. 2, 2011. Eric is survived by his loving parents, Fran and Bill; two older sisters, Jennifer (Michael Stainton) and Diane Morrison. He will always be remembered as a kind hearted boy who was able to get into some harmless mischief with his many friends. He was a special man with a wonderful outlook on the world and was always willing to help anyone in need. Eric's one true love was hockey. He played hockey for most of his life, including his last days with his very best friend, Sean Edwards. It takes a special kind of person to stand in a goalie net with pucks flying at you and to stand in the way of them to protect his net - this is the same approach he had with his family and friends. He had a gentle soul that gave him a special way with animals. A service will be held at Mattatall Funeral Home in Dartmouth, cremation to follow. Donations can be made in honour of Eric to suicide prevention or the charity of your choice. ********************************* . Mary Morrison Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 04/02/2011 We the family of Mary Martha Morrison announce the passing of our dear mother on Friday, February 4, 2011, at the age of 94, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Rosie (Rufka) Libbus and Joseph Haddad. Mom was the matriarch of our family. She cared and loved all of us and many others unconditionally. Her life was filled with hard work and many challenges but she always found time to have fun. In her earlier days, she raced stock cars, winning the Powder Puff Derby, drove motor cycles, and Model T cars. Her Lebanese culture was a foundation for her beliefs, goodwill, and ultimately her cooking. To her grandchildren, she will always be 'Sittie'. For many years she was a member of the Daughters of Mary, St. Joseph's Syrian and Lebanese Benevolent Society. The door was always open and people were welcomed with a hot cup of boiled tea and lunch. Her grandchildren loved her special French fries. For many years she served people a smile and kind words at Kay's Kozy Korner. To her, family came first. She was a role model, and influenced each of us in our lives. We will miss her dearly. She is survived by sons Harry (Theresa), Donnie (Mary), Kevin, Adrian (Kathy), and Patricia. She was the proud Grandmother of Andrea, Dionne, D.J., Jarod, Jodi and Mother Stacy, Alexandra and Mother Doreen, Jason M., Tosha (Sandra), Jason I., Faye, Zack and Great Granddaughters Olivia, Gabrielle and Lenaya. Also special friends Ruth, Jane, Rena, Linda and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by husband Alexander T. Morrison, son Joseph T. Morrison, and siblings, Martha, Selena, Maggie and Simon. She was the last surviving member of her family. Visitation for Mom will be held at the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Monday, Feb. 8, from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday Feb. 9, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Mary's life will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. with reception to follow at the Cedar's Club. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery following the mass. Memorial Donations in her memory can be made to the VON, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be made at www.twcurry.com. God Bless *********************************** Rebecca 'Becky' Tighe Born in: Little Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: New Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 03/02/2011 It is with heartfelt sadness That we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Rebecca 'Becky' Tighe on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, Sydney. Born in Little Bras d'Or, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Agnes (Tobin) Laffin. Becky will always be remembered by her family and friends as being a great mom. Her greatest joy was seeing her family and friends come by and talk about old times and good memories. She will be greatly missed for her stories of times gone by. These stories will always be cherished. She is survived by her daughter Donna; sons Patty (Annette), Wayne (Selena), Terry, Peter and Tommy, all of New Victoria, Jackie (Karen), New Waterford; brother Peter (Shirley), Ont.; sisters Margie Gouthro, Ont., Anna Penny, Diane (Armand) Forest, both of North Sydney; 15 grandchildren; four great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years in 2006 Jackie Tighe; son Chrissy; daughter Diane MacEachern and brother Melvin Laffin. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will be held Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Ave., with father Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, New Victoria with a luncheon to follow at St. Leonard's Parish Hall, Convent Street, New Waterford. Donations in her memory may be made to the Hospice/Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ************************************ Sheilah MacDonald Born in: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 03/01/2011 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sheilah MacDonald on Jan. 3, 2011, after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Sheilah was born in Florence, raised in Glace Bay, and spent her adult life in the Halifax/Dartmouth area. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnita (Bonnie) Wilson; son-in-law, David Wilson; grandchildren, Christopher Wilson and Jessica Wilson, all of Dartmouth; foster sister, Marie Dow of Enderby, B.C. A private family interment will take place at a later date. Donations in Sheilah's name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Salvation Army-Maritime Division. ******************************************* Ramona Fahey (Tighe) Born in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: New Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 02/02/2011 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Ramona passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Feb. 2, 2011, with her loving family by her side. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Catherine 'Cas' (Turnbull) Tighe. Ramona was known to all by her kind heart and warm smile; she had a kind word for everyone. Ramona had a wonderful outlook on life and loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed spending her days with her husband listening to music and watching cooking shows. She also loved a good card game. Ramona is survived by her husband, Frank; sons, Frankie (Sharon), Wendell (Bertha), Bobby (Andrea), Darrell (Stephanie); daughters, Francine (Earl), Debbie (Dave); grandchildren, Frankie, Jimmy, Kevin, Francis, James, Matthew, Bobby, Michael, Kyle, Kirk, Jalen, Jenny, Sue Ann, Emma; great-grandchildren, Jessie, Devon, Savanah, Zachary; sisters, Emily Fahey, Annie McNeil, Bunnie Pretty; brother, Wallace Tighe. Also survived by former daughter-in-law, Jean Fahey and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Kevin Fahey, brothers, Joe Tighe, Dempsey Tighe, Clarence Tighe, Jackie Tighe and Mylie Tighe. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will be held on Monday, Feb. 7, 2011, at 2 p.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Plummer Ave., New Waterford. Donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ******************************************* Kenneth MacKay Sr. Born in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 01/02/2011 It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of our father, Kenneth Alexander MacKay Sr., age 72, of Baddeck/Shelburne. Kennie passed away on Feb. 1, 2011, In Yarmouth Regional Hospital, after a lengthy battle with illness. Born in Baddeck, he was a son of the late Chester MacKay and Annie (Morrison) MacKay. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth Jr. (Gail), Kevin 'G.G.', Jeffery (Violet), all of Baddeck; daughters, Carol Ferne (Jim), Shelburne, Patricia, Wagmatcook, Jennifer (Ken), Baddeck; brother, Hughie (Margie), Shubenacadie; sisters, Tina (Harry), Ontario, Shirley, Shelburne; grandchildren, Charlene, Timothy, Nicholas, Jaime, Allison and Liam and his 14 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by son, Chester; brothers, Layton, Robert 'Sharky', Angus, Everill and Walter; sisters, Mary, Phyllis 'Dilly' and Lena. Kennie worked many years at Campbell's Meat Market in Baddeck and fished the Bras d'Or Lakes for lobster with 'Big Willy' Roberts, many days as well He later was employed by and retired from Marine Atlantic Newfoundland Ferry Services. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, but his true love was for horses and Kennie enjoyed a number of his last years caring for the race horses at Penn Hill farm in Shubenacadie, and betting them at Truro Raceway. He was a member of the Standard Breed Horses Association of Nova Scotia and the Maritime Horse Owner's Association in Truro. A special thanks must be said to Dr. T and Dr. Webster, Yarmouth Regional Hospital Dialysis Unit and the staff of unit '4 North', for your outstanding care for Kenny over the past few months and special thanks to dear friends, Chrissy Acker, Mary Hartley and Trudy Harrison, for your love and compassion. Visitation will be in MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck on Sunday, Feb. 6, from 4-8 p.m. Cremation has taken place. The memorial will be held on Monday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. in Greenwood United Church, Baddeck, with Rev. K Lynch officiating. Family flowers only by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Yarmouth Regional Hospital Renal Dialysis Unit or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. ****************************************** Thomas Smith Born in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: New Brunswick, Canada Our family lost a loving husband, father, brother, brother-in -law, grandfather and great-grandfather. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at home in New Brunswick. Tom was born in New Waterford. He worked at 12 colliery and Lingan for many years and as a steward at the Cape Breton Yacht Club. He enjoyed watching curling, baseball and hockey. He was an avid bowler for many years and liked a good game of cards and darts. He was the son of the late Ernest and Mary Kelly Smith. He leaves behind his wife, Alice; son, Billy, Ont.; daughters, Kelly (Eldon) Bennett, New Brunswick, Carrie, New Waterford; his five precious grandchildren, Tommy, Eldon (Brandy), Starr, Stephanie and Allison and his two special great-grandchildren, Riley and Brysen. Tom is also survived by his brothers, John (Lisa), New Brunswick, Mike (Debbie), Arthur (Beverly), both of New Waterford, Ernie (Pat), Calgary and his sisters, Mary Emma Sampson, Sydney and Gertrude (John) Nugent, New Waterford. As well as many nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his cat "Sammy" Besides his parents, he was predeceased by infant brother, Leonard; brother, Pat and sister, Ann Millie. There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place. A funeral mass of celebration will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard's with Fr. Douglas MacDonald officiating. Interment will be at a later date. A luncheon will be held immediately following in the Parish Hall 310 Convent St. No flowers please, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Fund. To express your condolences directly to the family please go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com ***************************************** Bernetta 'Bernie' MacInnis Passed away in: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 04/02/2011 Bernetta Lillian MacInnis, 73 of Cameron Street, Sydney, passed away Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, following a lengthy illness. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Roach and Georgina Neil. Bernie was a devoted mother and grandmother whose main concern was her family's well-being. She was a huge fan of the local flea markets and enjoyed a good game of bingo. She is survived by five daughters, Doris (Gordie) Matheson, Elizabeth Blackie (Brian), Mary Boudreau (Allan), all of Sydney, Georgina (Ben) Gracie, Margaret Anne (Paul) Taylor, both of the Northside; two sons, Billy (Donna) Blackie, Jerome (Donna) Forrest, both of Ontario; five stepchildren, Jocelyn MacInnis, Donnie (Margie) MacInnis, John (Wanda) MacInnis, all of Sydney, Byron (Sherry) MacInnis, New Victoria, Billy MacInnis, Alberta; sisters, Maria (Peter) MacLean, New Waterford, Carmel (Linus) Muise, Kathleen Roach, Lorraine (Matthew Charazy) Chipman, all of Ontario; brothers, Leo, Alexander (Paulette), Donald (Mary), all of New Waterford, Joseph and Michael (Dawn), both of Ontario and by 26 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Bernie was predeceased by her husband, John, in 2005. Visitation for Bernetta MacInnis will take place on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel with Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations may be made to the C.B. Palliative Care Society. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com. ***************************************** Joseph LeBlanc Born in: Mill Creek, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Port Williams, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 23/01/2011 It is with regret that we announce the sudden death of Joe on Jan. 23, 2011 at his home in Port Williams, N.S. Joe was the son of the late Everett and Agnes (Dugas) LeBlanc of Mill Creek, Cape Breton. He moved to Ontario in his early years and returned to Nova Scotia in recent years. Joe is survived by his eight children, Murray, Sydney Mines, Ricky, Joey, Debbie, Susie, April and Darryl, in Ontario and Carolyn 'C.J.' in Kentville; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four sisters, Helene, Mill Creek, Pat, Calgary, Sharon and Marie, Ontario; four brothers, Rick and Mike, Ontario, Campbell, Calgary and Brian, Sydney Mines. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Agnes, Veronica, Anne, Heather and Debbie and brothers, Evie and Bruce. There was no visitation and no service. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. *************************************** Mary Elizabeth 'Beth' Smith Born in: Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 01/11/1922 Passed away in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 02/02/2011 It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the sudden death of Beth (Romard) Smith on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born Nov. 1, 1922, in Inverness, N.S., she was a daughter of the late Steve and Josephine (LeBlanc) Romard. Beth will be fondly remembered as one who gave unlimited time to her family and friends. While in her late 40s she began working at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital and soon enjoyed her position as cook. She remained working until her retirement and often missed the camaraderie of 'the girls at work'. "The Grandmother" as she was referred to by both family and friends, enjoyed watching the Blue Jays playing baseball, gardening, and a good game of cards. She will be remembered by many as one who devoted part of her day to pray and she was often asked to pray for loved ones of both her family and friends. Left to mourn her passing is her daughter, Florence Smith; her grandsons, who adored her as a parental figure, Darnell (Laura) Young, New Waterford, Nolan (Jennifer) Young, Edmonton, Alta. Beth was ever so proud of her only great-grandchild, Liam who held a special place in her heart; brothers, John-Ponoch (Theresa) Romard, Brookline, Mass., and Charlie (Ripper) Romard, New Waterford, N.S; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many great friends. Besides her parents, Beth was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Smith and her sisters, Mill, Lucy and Nellie and a brother, Dan. She also lost her beloved son-in-law, Howard Jones in March 2010. Cremation for Beth has taken place. A mass to celebrate Beth's life will be held Monday February 7th at 10 am in the Parish Church of St. Leonard's formerly known as Mount Carmel Church, New Waterford, with Fr. Douglas MacDonald officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. A luncheon will be held immediately following in the Parish Hall 310 Convent St. To express your condolences directly to the family, please go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org