Cape Breton Deaths March 28, 2011Monday There are 10 obituaries published for today. Helen McPherson John Joseph Walker Lucy (Aucoin) Pino Clifton Coade Christie Carl Rockwood Powell Helen Clarke Jean Letitia 'Jeannie' King Harold Hood Pearl Stevens Michael Gerard Almond ******************************************************************************************************* Helen McPherson Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Dominion, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 27/03/2011 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother at the age of 100. Helen McPherson passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. and Pauline (Landry) MacDonald. She was a devoted wife and mother who along with her husband raised their five children and enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. In her younger years, Helen's house was always open to family and friends where many memories and great times were had. She loved outings with family and friends and enjoyed dancing. She was a devout Roman Catholic who was very strong in her beliefs. She was a member of St. Eugene's Church, Dominion. She is survived by sons, Mark (Margie Rose), Mississauga, Ont., and Omar (Tina) Dominion. She is also survived by grandchildren, Gordie Ferguson, Wendy Ferguson, Kevin, Charles and Stephen MacPherson, Lori MacPherson and Todd MacPherson; great grandchildren, Meghan, Colin, Madison, Robert, Ryan, Michael and Faith. She is also survived by sisters, Florence MacKinnon, Katie MacKenzie, Annabelle Jenkins, Minnie (Wishie) Campbell; brother, Malcolm (Cecilia) MacDonald; daughter-in-law, Barbara MacPherson; and sisters-in-law, Annie MacDonald and Audrey MacDonald. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Malcolm, sons, Laurie and Charles (Dewey), daughter, Pauline, two sons in infancy, grandsons, Jimmy and Bradley and one granddaughter in infancy. She was also predeceased by brothers, Jim, Shunna and Greg and sisters, Moonie Burnette and Jen Gilbert. In honoring Helen's wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at St. Eugene's Church, Dominion, with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A luncheon will follow in the church hall, all are welcome. No flowers by request. Donations may be made in Helen's memory to the Special Olympics or a charity of choice. Online condolences to the McPherson family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ********************************* John Joseph Walker Born In: Frenchvale, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 31/03/1933 Passed Away In: Frenchvale, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 27/03/2011 Daddy's greatest joy in life was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It is with great sadness that a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away early Sunday morning at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. He was born in his family dwelling in Frenchvale, which was built by his parents, Donald and Mary 'Minnie' Walker. John will be dearly missed by his wife, Gabrielle; nine children, Johnny (Kathy), Louise (Lorne), Debbie, Danny (Darlene), Hughie, Darlene (Kenny), Wanda (Donnie), Denise, James (Staci) and Tracy McAllister (who was like a daughter to Da). He was also adored by his 18 grandchildren, Ryan, Tara, Danielle, Mandy, Gerard, Loree, Clayton, Tiffany, Caitlin, Stephen, Colin, Cassaundra, Kenneth, Amy, Laura, Gabrielle, Vanessa, Seamus; his three great-grandchildren, Kali, Patrick and Neil; as well as his three sisters, Mary Jeannette, Rhodena (Michael), Christina (Victor); his brother, Dougie (Andrea) and his dog and pal, Charlie. Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his brother, 'Little Danny', and his sister, Katie. John will be remembered by his family for his jigging along to his favourite fiddle tunes and telling his funny stories. His idea of a vacation was driving his tractor in the woods of Frenchvale. He was also fortunate to fulfill his lifelong dream of travelling to Scotland with Gabrielle this past June. John, known as Johnny by the men he worked with, was a millwright by trade who was able to repair almost anything. As well as being a very well respected worker, he was a devoted member of St. Mary's parish and a volunteer at the Frenchvale Volunteer Fire Department. We simply could not ask for a more loving father than Da. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 29 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 5-9 p.m. Funeral mass will take place 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 30 at St. Mary's Church, Frenchvale, with Fr. Paul Abbass officiating. Cremation to follow. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ********************************* Lucy (Aucoin) Pino Born In: Grand Etang, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 17/07/1915 Passed Away In: Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 25/03/2011 Lucy (Aucoin) Pino, born July 17, 1915, Grand Etang, N.S., passed away peacefully in High Crest Nursing Home, Sherbrooke, N.S., Friday, March 25, 2011. Lucy was a daughter of the late Simon and Nancy (Cormier) Aucoin. She was a member of Holy Redeemer parish. She worked at St. Anthony's Home and the MacGillivray Guest Home. Lucy Anne is survived by her daughter, Josephine Chayer (Noel Danis), Ottawa; granddaughters, Debora (Derrick Coolen), Jacqueline (Douglas Wilson); four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother-in-law, Tony; sisters, Margaret (Michael), Rosina (Peter), Germaine, Virginia (George), Cecilia, Carmen; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Americo, sisters, Helen, Mary, Cecile, Sister Josephine, brothers, Joseph and Marcellin, sisters-in-law, Frances, Rita, Alma, Adeline and Matilda. Visitation for the late Mrs. Pino will be 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, with funeral mass 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, both in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Fr. Raj officiating. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations in memory may be made to the Palliative Care Units at either the High Crest Nursing Home in Sherbrooke or the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Special acknowledgements to nieces/nephews, Marilyn, Karen (Jim), Paulette and Simon. Special thanks to High Crest Nursing Care for the past five years. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com. ********************************* Clifton Coade Christie Born In: Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Westmount, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 27/03/2011 We the family announce the peaceful passing of our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather at Taigh Na Mara at the age of 93 on Sunday, March 27, 2011. Born at Cape Sable Island, he was the son of the late Howard A. and Estelle (Penney) Christie. On Oct. 8, 1939, he enlisted with the Royal Canadian Army (Artillery), where he served under the Queens Own Rifles as a corporal and sniper. After he served in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Continental Europe, he returned to civilian life on Sept. 3, 1945. He was a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 126, Westmount. He was employed at the former Cape Breton Hospital for many years. Clifton is survived by his son, Gary H. (Margo) Christie, Sydney, their children, Ryan and Cory, Sydney, Gary Raymond, St. John's, N.L.; daughters, Beverly (Anley) Ells, Wolfville, their son, Kipp Douglas (Natalie) and their children, Larissa and Cassidy; Evelyn (the late John A.) MacNeil, Westmount. He is also survived by his dear friend and sister-in-law, Lil Campbell, Westmount; sister-in-law, Tena (Alfred) Penney, Massachusetts; brothers-in-law, Duncan Morrison, Halifax, Cecil Campbell, Sydney; special niece and friend, Sheila Swinnen; as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Frances Mildred (Campbell), sisters, Ella and Madeline, brother, Alfred, son-in-law, John A. MacNeil, sisters and brothers-in-law, Ivy Morrison, Henry and Margurite Clements, Ruby Campbell, Humbert and Marion Gentile, Robert Jeffery, Douglas Campbell, nephews, Floyd Douglas and James Campbell. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 29 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 30 in the funeral home chapel. Reception to follow. Interment to take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to Taigh Na Mara Veterans Unit, 974 Main St., Glace Bay, N.S., B1A 4Z8. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ********************************* Carl Rockwood Powell Born On: 19/05/1933 Passed Away On: 26/03/2011 We lost one of the best today! It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Carl Rockwood Powell on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Son of Joseph and Leah (Rockwood) Powell, Carl was a real outdoorsman. His favourite times were spent in the Highlands, where some of his ashes will be scattered. He also had a great love of woodworking, hunting, fly-tying, CNIB Bowling, and volunteering. He was a proud manager and coach of the Alexandra Street White Sox, and longtime member of the Sydney Heart Beats. Carl will be greatly missed by his best friend and wife of 49 years, Theresa (Lewis) Powell, his pride and joy; sons, Donald and Douglas; daughter-in-law, Florence (Muller); and grandchildren, Andrew, Kimberly (and their mother, Ruthann Black) and Tabitha. Also missing him will be his sisters, Mayme and Elenor (Cedric Jones); friend Karen Boozan; and his 'second' family, the Lewis' "down the farm." He was predeceased by brothers, Arthur, Ernest, Stanley and Walter, and sisters, Georgena and Gladys. Very special thanks are sent to Dr. Mike Ryan, to the palliative care doctors and nurses, and especially to the VON; you were always here when we needed you most. There will be a visitation Wednesday, March 30, from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. in the S.W.Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. The service will be officiated by Mr. Kirk Neville. A reception will follow the service. Burial to take place in Eastmount Cemetery, Whitney Pier. Donations may be made to the VON or to Palliative Care. ********************************** Helen Clarke Born In: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 26/03/2011 Helen Clarke, a life long resident of Whitney Pier passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary (Snow) Ellis. Helen was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church and the Friendship Guild. She was also a member of the Steelworkers Pensioners Club and the Whitney Pier Seniors where she enjoyed her darts and shuffleboard. Helen is survived by her husband, John; son, James (Michelle); daughter, Linda; granddaughter, Faith Helen Clarke; brother, Wayne (Hazel); sister, Gwen Smith; and good friend, Marie Bungay. She is also survived by one aunt, Ruby (Gerald) Skinner; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no visitation as requested. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service to honour the late Helen Clarke will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, All Faith Chapel, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bob Lyle officiating. Light refreshments will be served following the service in the reception area. A private family interment will take place at a later date. Family flowers only, donations in Helen's memory may be made to charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of the Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.pierfuneralhome.com. Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced. ********************************* Jean Letitia 'Jeannie' King Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 24/03/2011 Jean Letitia 'Jeannie' King, 63, Florence, C.B., passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011, in the Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre, Waterville, Kings Co. Born in Sydney Mines, she was a daughter of the late Michael Joseph and Theresa Helen (Gouthro) King. Surviving are brothers, Michael (Tina), Alder Point, John (Ann), Ottawa, Ont., Pat (Donna), Dartmouth; sisters, Sharon (George) Moodie, Ont., Joan (Brent) Cantwell, North Sydney, Emily (Bill) Todd, Lower Sackville, Bernadette (Eric) Forrest, Beaverbank, Kimberley (David) Carew, Barrie, Ont.; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. The funeral service for Jeannie will be announced at a later date and will take place at St. Stephen's Parish, Florence, with burial to follow. Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Apple Tree Foundation at the Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre, Waterville. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, N.S., B0P 1E0, 902-538-9900. Condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home address or online by visiting www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca. ********************************* Harold Hood Born In: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Beaver Bank/Coxheath, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 26/03/2011 Harold Hood, 85, of Beaver Bank, formerly of Coxheath, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Ivy Meadows, Beaver Bank, with family by his side. Born in Yarmouth, he was the son of the late Thomas and Gladys (Reed) Hood. Harold was a member of United Protestant Church Sydney River. He worked in refrigeration repair. Harold is survived by his daughters, Judith (Jim) Simpson, Sharon (Bill) Stoerig, Carol Ann MacPhee; sons, Ronald (Natalie), Lindsay (Kathy); sisters, Ruth Sarty, Phyllis Stevens; brothers, Jack and Charlie. Harold is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Harold was predeceased by his wife, Blanche and a brother, Kenneth. Visitation will be held Monday, March 28 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 2 p.m in the Chapel with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to The Cove Guest Home, Ivy Meadows or IWK. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. *********************************** Pearl Stevens Born In: Neils Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 25/03/2011 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother; Pearl Stevens, 81, of Glace Bay. Pearl passed away Friday, March 25, 2011, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Neil's Harbour, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Buffet) Seymour. Pearl was a very active member of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay. She was a former employee of Chernin's Men's Wear and Lingan Golf Club. She was also an employee of the Glace Bay Hospital retiring after many years of service in the Dietary Department. She loved her family and loved to spend time with them. She enjoyed playing cards. She loved to cook and bake. Pearl always had her homemade cookies on hand for the many children in the neighbourhood. Her teapot was always on. Pearl was an avid Toronto Blue Jay fan. Pearl will be sadly missed by her loving children, Linda (Doug Ferguson), Port Dover, Ont., Eddy (Dawn MacLellan), Albert Bridge; brothers, Lorne (Evelyn) Seymour, Glace Bay; and sister, Lena (Michael) Young, Glace Bay; cherished grandchildren, Bradley, Natalie, Lesley, Warren, Bailey; great-grandchildren, Kaityn, Emily, Temeka, Jack, Evelyn and Lachlan. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Pearl was predeceased by her loving husband, Edison Lesley Stevens (2008), sisters, Mary Hussey and Hazel Claire. Visitation for Pearl will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2011, in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay, with Rev. Judi Phillips officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church hall, all are welcome. Interment will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. Online condolences to the Stevens family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ****************************************** Michael Gerard Almond Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 26/03/2011 It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael 'Mike' Almond, 76, an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Mike passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Strickland and Julia (Whalen) Almon. A true gentleman, Mike's kindness extended to everyone around him. It began at an early age when he took in and cared for his mother and this kindness continued throughout his entire life. He was a role model to his entire family and extensive circle of friends always demonstrating the true meaning of respect and compassion. Handyman, painter, gardener, practical joker and pilot - just a few of the words used to describe Mike over the years. He had the same variety in his working career which spanned from Sydney to Boston and from a barber to the Sydney steel plant. He was blessed to have captured the heart of his true love, Alice, more than 50 years ago. Together they made a remarkable couple and complemented each other in every way. They lived life to its fullest especially enjoying their Saturday night dances, events with the gang and their jaunts to the casino where Mike always said the bells and whistles made his steps feel lighter. Mike's children were his greatest joy. He turned what was supposed to be his retirement home for two into a mini hotel to make sure his children and their families were comfortable when they came to visit. Christmas holidays, birthdays and summer vacations provided Mike with an opportunity to spend much loved time with his family and to impart words of wisdom to each. He will be remembered for his frank (and often unfiltered) advice but it was part of his charm that his children enjoyed not unlike the random newspaper clippings each would receive containing subtle hints on topics from health to home improvement after he read through a variety of newspapers each day. Mike was never ever without a notebook and was meticulously organized. He loved his role as Papa to his grandchildren and provided them with whatever they needed at the time - a funny face, an ice cream float or a hug. In recent years Mike expanded his family to include Bella, his trusted dog, who never left his side from morning to midnight. Hockey and skating were a big part of Mike's life. He was an avid Montreal Canadiens fan and looked forward to his many hockey chats with his son Michael. He was a beautiful skater and cherished his time with the skating gang who he counted amongst his many friends. It was there he met his dearest friend Milton. Mike's grace on the ice carried through to the dance floor where he was a joy to watch. Mike is survived by his loving family including Alice his wife and dance partner for the past 50 years and five children, Charlene MacKinnon (Kevin), Halifax, Natalie Paris (James), Sydney, Deanna Gallaway (Dave), Halifax, Allison Donovan (Blair), Halifax, and Michael Almond (Krista) Halifax. He was also proud Papa to his nine grandchildren, Sara, Clara, Destiney, Jarrod, Lauren, Matthew, Taylor, Brad and Julianne. He is also survived by one sister Genevieve (Walter MacKinnon). Michael was predeceased by his brother, Daniel Almon and sisters, Theresa MacDonald and Evelyn MacDonald. Visitation for Michael will be at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Tuesday, March 29 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a funeral mass Wednesday, March 30 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson Society Maritime Region or the Cape Breton Cancer Treatment Centre. The family extends its sincerest thanks to Dr. Paul Murphy, Dr. Yassar Chakfe and the nurses on the fourth floor of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital who provided exceptional care to Mike during his most recent stay at the hospital and tremendous kindness and compassion to his family. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com. ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org