Cape Breton Deaths February 02, 2011 Wednesday There are 8 obituaries published for today. Benedict Gale Marilyn Theresa MacIsaac Euphemia Roland Dorothy Blagdon Eva (Nevin) Leadbeater Anthony 'Tony' O'Quinn Katherine 'Kaye' Greaves Jeanette Campbell ******************************************************************************************************* Benedict Gale Born in: Scotchtown, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Passed away on: 26/02/2011 Benedict Daniel Gale, 63, of Brampton, formerly of Scotchtown, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011 at the Brampton Civic Hospital, with his loving family beside him. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Augustine and Elizabeth (Roach) Gale. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa (William) Wilson, also Lisa's best friend, Jody Hibbit, who was like an adopted daughter; grandson, Trent; granddaughter, Akira, and former wife and life long friend, Linda (nee White) (Steve) Barton; brothers, Lenus (Linda), New Waterford and Michael (Gerarda) Dutch Brook; sister, Lois (Garry) Dimitrove, Port Alberni, B.C. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A private family burial will take place at a later date. ********************************* Marilyn Theresa MacIsaac Passed away in: Scotchtown, Nova Scotia, Canada With heavy hearts we sadly regret to announce the passing of Marilyn Theresa MacIsaac (MacDonald), having fought a courageous battle with cancer on Jan. 31, 2011, at New Waterford Hospital. Marilyn was the daughter of the late Neil and Catherine MacDonald of Scotchtown. Marilyn is survived by her son, Neil; stepdaughters, Cathy Dupe (Sheldon), Wendy Penney (Kevin); stepson, Gordie; and former husband and friend, Raymond (Inta) MacIsaac. Also left to mourn are her special grandchildren, Catherine and William MacIsaac, their mother, Sheila Poulton; Christopher Penney, Kyle Penney, Loretta Dupe, Vanessa Dupe; many nieces, nephews and also our extended Campbell family. Marilyn was a kind, friendly and compassionate lady, always ready to share her wonderful sense of humour with laughs and smiles. As a caregiver, Marilyn touched and inspired many lives 'sprinkling' each with her own magical formula of love. Ma's love and passion for animals, especially her dog Shadow was not to be exceeded by her love for dance. Sadly, 'Dancing with the Stars' missed out on a true winner. Marilyn will be sadly missed by her very close special friends, Annette Campbell, Louise MacKinnon, Simone Campbell, Jacklyn MacGillivary and Mary Canova. She was predeceased by her brothers, Neil (Neilox) MacDonald, Bernie Farrell, sister, Catherine MacNeil, Sydney, and her companion, Gordon (Corn) Longphee. 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 Friday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will be in St Michael's Cemetery, River Ryan, with a luncheon to follow at the Army, Navy, Airforce, Unit 217, New Waterford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice/Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton. A heartfelt thank you to the staff of the New Waterford Hospital, second floor medical, for all their care, support, compassion, many smiles and endless cups of tea. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. *********************************** Euphemia Roland Born in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 27/06/1941 Passed away in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 01/02/2011 We, the family of Euphemia 'Phemia' Roland regret to announce her passing Feb. 1, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, June 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Hazel Clarke. She is survived by her children, Craig (Gail), Allison (Brian), Randy (Angela) and Yvette (Kelly); her grandchildren, Jessica, Yvonne, Matthew, Jordan and Josh; her brother, Allister; and her second husband, Clifford. Besides her parents, Phemia was predeceased by her first husband, William Hodder and her sister-in-law, Alice. Visitation Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. Ajit Kerketta officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca. ************************************ Dorothy Blagdon Born in: Piccore, Newfoundland, Canada Passed away in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 02/02/2011 It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Dorothy Blagdon, age 92, formerly of Stanley Street, on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at the Northside Community Guest Home, where she resided the past year. Born in Piccore, N.L., Dorothy was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Simms) Piccott. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. A faithful member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney, she was active in the women's auxiliary and altar guild. She was also a member of the North Sydney Senior Citizen and Pensioners Club. In earlier years she enjoyed camping and fishing, darts at the North Sydney Fire Hall and bingo. She is survived by six children, Yvonne (Tom) Eavis, North Sydney, Wilfred Jr. (Diane) Blagdon, Upper Leitches Creek, Bernice (Hughie) Moore, North Sydney, Sandra (Mike) McVicar, West Bank, B.C., Audrey (Phil) Harris, Sydney River, and Debbie (Russell) MacDougall, West Bank, B.C.; her eight grandchildren, Neil, Thomas, Chris, Chad, Melissa, Sarah, Ashley and Leah and her four great-grandchildren, Connor, Liam, Tyler and Jayden and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Wilfred; her grandson, Steven David Eavis and her brothers and sisters, George, Arthur, Jim, Garfield, Rebecca and Caroline. Visitation for Dorothy will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser officiating. Burial to take place in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Fund. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. ******************************************* Eva (Nevin) Leadbeater Born in: Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada Passed away in: Cobourg, Ontario, Canada Passed away on: 31/01/2011 Peacefully on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at Extendicare, Cobourg in her 84th year with her beloved husband Lloyd of 60 years by her side. Eva was born in Chatham, New Brunswick. Loving mother of Janice and her husband, Tom Bickle and Stephen and his partner, Elizabeth. Dear grandmother of Nathan and his wife, Jillian, Naomi, Luke, Jesse and Hannah and great-grandmother of Elijah, Eve, Gracie and Kaleb. She will be sadly missed by her brother, Byron Nevin and his wife, Jean; her sister, Elizabeth and her husband, Joseph. Visitation will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Thursday February 3, 2011 from 1-3 p.m. and at Cobourg Alliance Church from 6 until time of service at 7 p.m. Spring interment Camborne Cemetery. Donations to the Christian and Missionary: Global Advance Fund would be appreciated. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com. ****************************************** Anthony 'Tony' O'Quinn Passed away in: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Passed away on: 28/01/2011 Retired Armed Forces - Canadian Guard and Postal Corp. Tony passed away suddenly and peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home in Kingston on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011 at the age of 69. He will be lovingly missed by his wife, Shawn Glory O'Quinn. Beloved father to Shane and Tammy (Tyler) Attewell. Dear brother to Joe (Shirley), Fraser (Annette), Mary and predeceased by parents, Edwin and Margaret O'Quinn; sister, Carmel; brother, Francis 'Bud'; nephew, Scott and parents-in-law, Elizabeth and Robert Bailey. Tony will be dearly missed by his babies, Shammy and Rollo. Tony will be dearly missed by his numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. In Tony's honour Cataraqui Town Centre has placed their flags at half mast - where he spent 20 years socializing as a member of the security department. Tony had a contagious smile, personality that all who knew him, could only love. Tony's family meant the world to him especially his children, dogs and wife Shawn Glory. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Fr. Leo Byrne for his help, support and compassion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 1111 Taylor Kidd Blvd. on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 at 3 p.m. Cremation to follow. Final place of rest St. Michael's Cemetery, River Ryan, Cape Breton. For those wishing, donations may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Church Building Fund, in his honour. A reception following mass will be held at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #631 Collins Bay. All are welcome to the funeral and reception. Arrangements entrusted to the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes - Township Chapel - 613-546-5150. ******************************************* Katherine 'Kaye' Greaves Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 31/01/2011 Katherine Mary Greaves, 84, passed away quietly at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney, on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. Employed at the Bank of Montreal, Charlotte Street, for many years, Kaye was well-known in the local golf, badminton and bowling circles. She frequently enjoyed travelling with her friends, as well as playing tarabish. An active member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Kaye was a dedicated elder and member of the Friendship Guild and the Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study. In her younger years, being a member of the Army Reserves was very important to her. Predeceased by parents, Charles and Wilhemena (Malcolm) Greaves; infant sister, Alice; brother and sister-in-law, Cecil and Christine (MacAulay) Greaves. Kaye is survived by her nephews, Charles (Linda) and Philip (Susan) Greaves and their families. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Bethel Presbyterian Church on Friday 2 p.m., with Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church, the Diabetic Association or a charity of one's choice. The family would like to thank the staff of Harbourstone for their kind and compassionate care during Kaye's stay there. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. *********************************************** Jeanette Campbell Feb. 1, 1931-Jan. 31, 2011 Jeanette Campbell, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Jan. 31, 2011, at the Glace Bay Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Formerly of Whitney Pier, Jeanette was the daughter of the late John Ossie McNeil and Jane (O'Handley) McNeil. Jeanette was employed at CFB Sydney, bringing smiles to many of the service employees with her wit and sense of humour. Her positive outlook on life was passed on to her family and friends. During the past weeks dealing with her illness she continued to enjoy a laugh with her family and hospital staff and maintained a wonderful attitude. Jeanette was well informed; she enjoyed reading, doing her crosswords, music and was an avid sports fan. She loved club with the girls, the 'Badgers' and her bowling league. Jeanette was an excellent cook and baker and her children were her biggest fans. The most important part of Jeanette's life was her family and she dedicated her life to always being there for them. Jeanette moved from Whitney Pier to Victoria Mines when she married her husband Russell Campbell. She loved sitting by her window watching the many different birds that spent time at the feeder. She knew every type that visited. Jeanette is survived by her children, Colin ( Marilyn), South Bar, Karen, Ontario, Nora, Edmonton, Teresa, Red Deer, Dan (Willena), New Waterford; granddaughters, Jamie Campbell, Nicole Campbell, Rebecca Campbell and grandson, Erik Campbell; great-granddaughter, Olivia Campbell. Jeanette is also survived by many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Jeanette was predeceased by her husband, Russell in April 2010, brother, Eddie McNeil, Boston, and sister, Nora Del Grosso, Boston. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 3 from 2-4 and 79 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will take place Friday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will be in St. Alphonsus Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at St. Leonard's parish hall, Convent Street, New Waterford. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. A special thanks to the staff at Glace Bay Hospital, 4 North and 3 East, for taking such wonderful care of our mother. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org