Cape Breton Deaths February 21, 2011 Monday There are 11 obituaries published for today. Ida Maude Parsons Carol Ann McPherson James Roderick 'Roddie' LeJeune Albert Eveleigh Michelle Tweedie-Chiasson Anne MacIsaac-Selleck Alexander Francis 'Frank' Graham William Stewart Sterns Christine Ann 'Chris' MacKay Leonard Burke James MacLeod ******************************************************************************************************* Ida Maude Parsons Born in: Ramea, Newfoundland, Canada Passed away in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 20/02/2011 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Ida Maude Parsons, on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ramea, N.L., she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Young) Hatcher. Ida was a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as reading and knitting. She is survived by her five daughters, Jean Menchenton (Roy), Sandy Point, N.L., Marlene Smith-Hanlon (Frank), St. John's, N.L., Joyce Parsons, Westmount, N.S., Anne Curry (Russell), Glace Bay, Beverly Hawkins (John), Big Bras d'Or; her three sons, Rex Parsons (Linda), Enfield, N.S., David Parsons (Jean), Port au Port, N.L., James Parsons, Clarenville, N.L..; her sister, Lena, Stephenville, N.L.; also by 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Theodore, daughter, Janis Gill, two infant sons, brothers, Freeman, Jim and Walter and sister, Mahala. Visitation for Ida will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will take place 11 a.m. Wednesday, from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Peter Rafuse officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or any charity. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. ********************************* Carol Ann McPherson Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 20/02/2001 Carol Ann McPherson, 73, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, surrounded and comforted by her loving family. Born in Sydney, Carol was a life long resident of Grand Lake Road. She was the eldest daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Samson) Langlois. She was a member of St. Augustine parish. She was a longtime employee of F.W. Woolworth in Sydney and Sydney Mines. Carol travelled throughout Atlantic Canada assisting with store openings and she was employed as manager of the Sydney store until retirement. Carol is survived by her son, John (Carole Lee); grandchildren, Nicholas, Katelyn, Christian; her daughter, Linda; grandchildren, Cody and Courtney. Also surviving are sisters, Rose (Tom Cole), Charmaine (Leonard) Chiasson, Lorraine (Billy) McMullin, Debbie (Billy) Levangie and Cathy (Aubrey) Farrow, all of Sydney; and brothers, Alex (Mary) Langlois, Sydney, William (Colleen) Langlois, Halifax, and David (Marilyn) Langlois, Sydney; sisters-in-law, Rose Langlois, Vickie Langlois (Brian), Nancy (Leon) Peterson, Agnes Whalen and Veronica (Willis) Brace. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and their families and many friends at the bingo hall. Besides her parents, Carol was pre-deceased by her husband of 34 years, Jackie, her brothers, Simon and Wayne, her brothers-in-law, Russell, Leo, sisters-in-law, Zita, Josie, Theresa. Carol's family are very thankful for the care Carol received from her doctor Mike Ryan as well as the staff of emergency and ICU departments of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Special thanks to her sister Lorraine who was Carol's major care giver and her "bingo buddy". She will be missed by her Pokeno club members who met every Thursday. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 at St. Theresa's Church with Fr. Jim Oliver officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at twcurry.com. ********************************* James Roderick 'Roddie' LeJeune Born in: West Arichat, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: West Arichat, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 17/02/2011 It is with great sadness that we have to announce the sudden passing of James Roderick 'Roddie' LeJeune, 84, of West Arichat, that occurred at his home in West Arichat on Feb. 17, 2011. Born in West Arichat, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Margaret (Pelham) LeJeune. He was a member of the New Horizons Senior's Club in Arichat. He is survived by his daughter, Cathie Dorey, (Elias), West Arichat; sons, Ronald (Marilyn), Placentia, N.L., John (Edna), West Arichat; grandchildren, Chuck (Denise), West Arichat, Holly (Steve), Halifax, Sharon (Brian), Sydney Mines, Nadine Dorey, Halifax, Suzanne (Robin), Halifax, Chloe, N.L., Stephanie, West Arichat; great-grandchildren, Kelly, Will, Kirkland, Kailey, Alex, Rylee and Eric; also surviving is his companion of 16 years, Irene Richard. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mildred Landry, sister, Rita Euler and brother, Bernard. Visitation will be held today from 2-9 p.m. in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Mass of Christian Farewell will be held Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat, with Rev Duaine Devereaux officiating. Burial in the Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the SPCA or to the Canadian Cancer Society. To light a candle in memory of Roddie or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.chboudreau.com. ********************************** Albert Eveleigh Born in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 08/08/1934 Passed away in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 18/02/2011 It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Albert Eveleigh in the Northside Community Guest Home on Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born in Sydney Mines, Sept. 8, 1934. He was a son of the late Walter and Carlyon (Boutilier) Eveleigh. In Dad's younger years he liked playing hockey, bowling, fly tying, and playing baseball with the Barrington Street Rovers. Dad was a coal miner for 40 years working in the Princess coal mine and later in the Prince mine until his retirement in 1990. He enjoyed listening to music, playing the harmonica for all of his many friends and going up the line with his son-in-law, Johnny in the big truck. He also loved his beloved cottage in Margaree, where he would spend many happy hours fishing in the river, and enjoying the company of family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Theresa (MacIntosh); daughters, Belinda (Johnny), Wanda (Johnnie), Gloria (Paul); son, Brian (Tammy); brothers, John (Myrtle), Louis (Fannie); sisters, Mary Evans, Agnes Devoe; grandchildren, Ryan, Cody, James, Michelle, Samantha, Darren Todd, Bryce, Matthew, Justin, Vickie and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by son, Walter, five brothers, two sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law. There will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, in Trinity Anglican Church, Sydney Mines. Rev. Peter Rafuse will officiate. Donations in Albert's memory may be made to the Northside Community Guest Home, Alzheimer's Society or to the Trinity Anglican Church. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. Dad we will always remember you and now you can remember us. ************************************ Michelle Tweedie-Chiasson Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada Passed away on: 19/02/2011 It is with mixed emotions of loss and joy that the family of Michelle Tweedie-Chiasson RN, of Charlottetown and formerly of Sydney, N.S. and Moncton, N.B. announce her passing at the Palliative Care Unit of the Prince Edward Home on Saturday, Feb. 19, age 47 years. Beloved wife of 25 years of Maurice Chiasson. Loving mother of Laura, Halifax, N.S., Katie, and Paul. Lovingly remembered by her parents Sharon and Hugh Tweedie, Sydney, N.S.; by her brothers, Loran, Craig (Paula) and by her sister, Patricia Keagan. Daughter-in-law of Bernedette Chiasson, (Placide, deceased). Michelle will be missed by her eight nieces and nephews who love her dearly. Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home for visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral Wednesday from the Christian Reform Church, Charlottetown at 3:30 p.m. Then forwarded to Sydney Memorial Chapel, Sydney, for completion of funeral arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Palliative Care Unit of the Prince Edward Home, Charlottetown or Palliative Care Unit of Cape Breton Regional Hospital. www.belvederefh.com **************************************** Anne MacIsaac-Selleck Born in: Donkin, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 02/11/1917 Passed away in: Donkin/Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 20/02/2011 With precious memories in our hearts and minds, we the family of Anne (MacQueen) MacIsaac-Selleck, sadly announce her passing. Anne passed away peacefully at the Cove Guest Home on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, with her loving family at her side. Born in Donkin, Nov. 2, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dolena (Smith) MacQueen. Anne was a member of St. Luke's United Church in Donkin, where she was strongly involved with the United Church Women, teaching Sunday school and various church youth groups. She was Past Nobel Grand of Queen Victoria Rebekah Lodge #63, Donkin. Anne's greatest pleasure was cooking and baking for family and friends. Anne will be sadly missed by her daughter, Norma (Al) Aucoin, Sydney; she was a loving and caring grandmother to her granddaughter, Belinda (Stuart) Ferguson, Bedford, N.S., and grandson, Brian (Carrie) Hedd, Moncton, N.B.; also great-grandchildren, Paige, Marissa and Marley; brother, Charles MacQueen, Glace Bay; sister, Catherine Jenkins, Dartmouth, N.S.; sisters-in-law, Tillie MacQueen, Donkin, and Genny Rountree, Hamilton, Ont.; many nieces, nephews; and close family friend, Owen Hedd, Reserve Mines. Anne's grandchildren and great-grandchildren added so much happiness to her life and her sense of humour and wit remained with her to the end. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, John MacIsaac, second husband, James Selleck, siblings, Neil MacQueen, Fraser MacQueen, Hugh MacQueen, Rachael MacRury, Margaret O'Loughlin and Barbara Weston. In honoring Anne's wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 1-2 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will be celebrated immediately following the visitation at 2 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Whent officiating. A luncheon will follow, all are welcome. Interment will be at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney Hwy. At this time we would like to give thanks to the entire staff of the Cove Guest Home for the professional care and concern that was always given to Anne and especially for the numerous times you smiled in response to her 'wink' during her seven years as a resident. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anne's memory may be made to St. Luke's United Church, Donkin, the Cove Guest Home or a charity of one's choice. Online condolences to the family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca *************************************** Alexander Francis 'Frank' Graham ÉÉÉBorn in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 18/02/2011 It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Alexander Francis 'Frank' Graham of New Waterford on Friday, Feb. 18, 2011 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Colin and Margaret (MacPherson) Graham. Frank was a member of the Parish Church of St. Leonard, New Waterford. He was a coal miner, retiring from Devco at the age of 55. Frank was a member of the New Waterford Pensioners Club; where he spent many hours playing cards with his friends. A quiet man, Frank enjoyed his Sunday drives across the Island of Cape Breton; exploring its natural beauty. He also loved going on his daily visits to the boardwalk in Dominion. Frank is survived by his sisters, Pearl Micholsky, New Waterford, Veronica 'Ronnie' Brinkley, Madison, Miss., Rita (Emo) Pacenti, Raleigh, N.C.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Eunice Passerini (with whom he resided all his life), Mary Catherine Mercier and brothers, John, Martin and Pius. In honouring Frank's wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home in New Waterford. The funeral mass of celebration is Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mt. Carmel Avenue, Rev. Doug MacDonald officiating. Interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the Carmel Centre. As an expression of sympathy for Frank, memorial donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ************************************** William Stewart Sterns Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 30/01/1913 Passed away in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 20/02/2011 William Stewart Sterns, 98, Glace Bay, passed away peacefully Feb. 20, 2011, in the Glace Bay Hospital from natural causes. Stewart was bon 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, a member and former Commodore 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 p.m. No flowers or visitation by request. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Burial will be at a later date in Pictou, N.S. ************************************ Christine Ann 'Chris' MacKay Born in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 18/02/2011 Christine Ann MacKay of Duggan Avenue, New Waterford, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital with her family by her side. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Mary Corbett. For many years, Christine was employed with Social Services in New Waterford and the Cape Breton District School Board. She enjoyed spending her summers in Ben Eoin with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In the winters, Christine loved going to Florida with her husband John, where they also made many new friends. She remains in our memory as a fun-loving, strong-willed and family-oriented woman. She is survived by her loving and devoted, husband, John; daughter, Shawna (Bernie) Wilson, New Waterford; son, Jeff (Michelle), Halifax; and her cherished grandchildren, Kayla, Sara and Jack. Christine is also survived by her ever-supportive siblings, Elaine, Barbara, Alana, Bill; and her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Bernie, Rolly, Leo, Blair, and a sister, Maureen. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home in New Waterford. The funeral mass, officiated by Rev. Ray Huntley will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Leonard's Church, Mt. Carmel Avenue, New Waterford. As an expression of sympathy for Christine, memorial donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences to the family can be expressed through the funeral home website www.vjmcgillivray.ca. To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die *************************************** Leonard Burke Born in: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 19/02/2011 It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of our dear father, brother, and grandfather, Leonard Burke, on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney after a brief illness. Leonard was a veteran of the Second World War, having served in Europe in No. 85 and 86 Brigade Company of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. Prior to his retirement, Leonard worked at the Fortress of Louisbourg and for many years at the National Sea Products Plant in Louisbourg. Leonard is survived by his daughters, Linda (Richard Boates), Fredericton, Debbie (Kenny Fraser), Sydney, and Arlene Burke, Louisbourg; his brother, James Burke, Halifax; grandchild, Lisa Boates; and two great-grandchildren, Sarah and Patrick Landry. Besides his mother, Eveline Burke, he was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy 'Dot' (McGee) in December 2010, grandchild, Lyndsay Boates, brothers, Charles and William. Visitation for Leonard will take place Tuesday, Feb. 22 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Fr. Patrick O'Neil officiating. Cremation to follow. He will be deeply missed by all who loved and know him. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ********************************* James MacLeod Born in: Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 07/07/1955 Passed away in: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 17/02/2011 It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness, that we the family of James MacLeod announce his passing, on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 at the Northside General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on July 7, 1955 the seventh son of the late John James and Catherine (Swan) MacLeod of Bras d'Or. In his earlier years Jim sailed on the Great Lakes and later returned home to work with the Labourer's Union Local 1115. He was a good friend to many. He loved the outdoors, spending many nights in the woods hiking with his brother Larry and many days hiking and fishing with his nephews, Tyler and Brandon. Jim played hockey and baseball in his younger years and was a short stop with the ANAF Pirates softball team. He is survived by his sisters, Florence (Tom) Moylan, Ct., Anna Harvey, NC, Kay (Richard) Spezzano, Ct., Marlin (Charles) Ford, Ct. and Kimberly (Urban Jr.) Day, Bras d'Or. He is also survived by his brothers John (Cleo), Bras d'Or, George (Charlina), Alder Point, Dan (Sharon), Boularderie, Pat (Linda), Bras d'Or, Din (Pauline), Alder Point, Larry (Sharon), Sydney, and Reggie, Sydney Mines. He is also survived by his aunts, Mary (MacLeod) Patterson, Ont., Bridget (Swan) Thurbide, Mill Creek, Lois (Swan) Currie, Bras d'Or and Julia Swan of Florence. He is also survived by one uncle Reg Thurbide, Mill Creek and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no visitation by request. Cremation has taken place. There will be a private graveside service at a later date at St. James Cemetery in Big Bras d'Or where his parents are resting. Arrangements are under the direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org