Cape Breton Deaths March 01, 2011 Tuesday There are 7 obituaries published for today. Edith (Chandler) Mullan Richard 'Ricky' Wambolt Cameron David LeBlanc Rolston P. Harrietha Margaret 'Margie' MacPherson Joan Jackson Clarence Scott Darroch ******************************************************************************************************* Edith (Chandler) Mullan Born in: Bethnal Green, England, United Kingdom Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 25/02/2011 Edith Olive Winifred (Chandler) Mullan, aged 89, of Sydney, N.S., died at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011. Edith was born July 29, 1921, in Bethnal Green, London, England, the first of three daughters born to Edith Webb and George Chandler. From Bethnal Green, the family moved to Kingsbury in West London and then to Leeds where she attended high school and was confirmed by the bishop of Ripon in the Church of England. She was encouraged to attend university, but that did not eventuate; her love of reading and an editor's view of written language would stay with her for life. She joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service, working for the Army in May 1942, and rose to the rank of sergeant. On Feb. 12 1944, she married, in Leeds, David John Mullan, born in Co Armagh, Ulster, on May 10, 1906, who was then company sergeant-major in the British Army. David died July 6, 1989, in Calgary, in the 46th year of their married life. In 1954, the family moved from England to Alberta. David came first, in April, and prepared for the family to arrive in Edmonton. Edith and the three children sailed into Halifax harbour aboard the Georgic and passed through Pier 21 on June 24. From there she managed her family onto the train to Montreal, and then across the country to her new home. The family lived in Edmonton, then in Clover Bar (now absorbed by Edmonton) in Wetaskiwin, where she worked in the public library, then, in the summer 1958, to Calgary where she lived until her removal to Cape Breton Island. She held various jobs in Calgary, finally working in an editorial capacity for Burroughs and Co., publishers of the Western Weekly Reports. In the decade until April 2005 she spent her winters in California. She is survived by her three children, Margaret Payne (Bill), Napa, Calif., Jennifer Mullan, Ottawa, and David Mullan (Arlene), Sydney, N.S., with whom Edith had lived since July 2005. She leaves two grandchildren, Corinne (Tim), Calgary, and Joel (Deborah), Victoria; and two great-grandchildren, Logan Chandler Mullen and Ainsley Emma Mullan, both of Calgary. Her sisters also survive her, Joan (Don, deceased) Potter, Hertfordshire, and Audrey ('Bobba', married to Eric) Lambeth, North Yorkshire. Over her long life she was never without a strong attachment to the church and at the time of her death was an adherent of St. Anthony Daniel Roman Catholic Church. Visitation will take place Thursday, March 3 at Fosters Garden Chapel, Calgary, Alta., from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Fosters Garden Chapel. Burial in Queen's Park Cemetery, Calgary. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com. ********************************* Richard 'Ricky' Wambolt Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 13/03/1949 Passed away in: Fench Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 26/02/2011 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Richard Garth 'Ricky' Wambolt of French Cove, on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, with his wife, Gretta by his side. Rick was born on March 13, 1949, in Sydney, the eldest son of the late Abbigail (Tutty) and G.R. Todd Wambolt. Rick leaves to mourn, his wife, Gretta, formerly of Neils Harbour; his siblings, Lynn (Jim Mullins), Robert (Lynn) Wambolt, Lorraine (Raymond) Ferguson, Audrey (Donald) MacAulay, all of St. Peter's, and Joanne (Don) Pringle, The Points, Gary (Theresa), Sackville; and his daughter, Krista (Jeff) Caldwell, Bridgetown. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Doug, Brooke and Cassie, Toronto, and Alisha, Ryan and Latricia, Bridgetown; and many nieces and nephews. Rick is also survived by many friends, who kindly always visited and called him. Rick was predeceased by his beloved son, Todd in 2002. Rick worked cooking in hospitals in Toronto and Halifax, as well as Tim Hortons in Halifax, where he met Gretta. He owned R&T Mobile Catering and Rick's Fish and Chips, for the last 25 years. Rick worked for his brother, Robert, as a carpenter and caretaker. Rick enjoyed and was proud of his garden and property, which he and Gretta built together. Rick's newest love was 'Skooter' his dog, who went everywhere with him and loved him unconditionally, along with the cats, 'Fabian' and 'Jake.' Rick had a love for life which was matched by no one. Sitting on the back patio, enjoying watching the birds at the feeders or listening to the Beatles, enjoying a cold one with his friends, were some of his favourite times. Visitation will be held from 2-9 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at River Bourgeois Funeral Home. Funeral will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, March 3, 2011, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rev. Lourdusamy Mariadoss officiating. Burial at later date. Burial at later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Strait Richmond Hospital Palliative Care, RR No. 1 Cleveland, N.S., B0E 1J0, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Green's Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.greensfuneralhome.ca. Rick bids you farewell with his own words "Rock and Roll!" ********************************* Cameron David LeBlanc Passed away on: 28/02/2011 A funeral mass for the late Cameron David LeBlanc, who passed away Feb. 28, 2011, will take place Friday, March 4 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Anne's Church, Alder Point, with Fr. Peter McLeod officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. ********************************* Rolston P. Harrietha Born in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 14/01/1935 Passed away in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 27/02/2011 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we, the family of Rolston Harrietha, announce his passing. Rolston died peacefully at home on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, at 1:55 p.m. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late John and Mary Harrietha. Rolston is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley (Matthews); his two daughters, Roslyn (Reg) Driscoll, Halifax, Belinda Cox, Coxheath; his three granddaughters, Sacha Harrietha, Brittany Cox and Rose Harrietha; his two grandsons, Joseph Harrietha and Peter Driscoll. Also surviving are his brother, Lavato (Marie) Harrietha, Sydney Mines; his sister, Ammerillis Capstick, P.E.I.; and his sister-in-law, Marie (Daniel) Scott, North Sydney. He was predeceased by his two sons, Calvin, in infancy, Blain P. in 2009, and his brother, Ferdinand. Rolston worked at Princess Colliery for 12 years and then at UCCB as an electrical instructor for 25 years until his retirement in 1990. The family would like to thank Dr. Paul Hickey and all other doctors who looked after Rolston over the years, VON and Palliative Care, Susan MacKenzie for her special care and his special friend, Peter Donovan who spent countless hours with Rolston. Special thanks to Bob Francis and staff for their compassion and thoughtfulness during such a difficult time. There will be no visitation. A family burial will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Donations may be made to Cape Breton Cancer Unit or Palliative Care. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca. ********************************** Margaret 'Margie' MacPherson Born in: Boston, Massachusetts, United States Born on: 24/01/1929 Passed away in: Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada Passed away on: 25/02/2011 Margaret 'Margie' Louisa MacPherson, loving wife of Stanley N.K. MacPherson, of the Mount St. Joseph Nursing Home, Miramichi, and formerly of Sydney, N.S., passed away at her residence on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, at the age of 82. Born in Boston, Mass., U.S.A., Jan. 24, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Grace (Nicholson) Moores. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Andrews United Church, Miramichi; a former employee of Maritime Tel & Tel Co. Ltd. She was an avid seamstress and cook, while enjoying an evening at the curling club, walks at the Miramichi Golf Course, canoeing and time spent at her camp, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her loving family. In past years, Margie and Stan enjoyed travelling South, most notably to Fort Myers, Fla., and Grand Cayman. She is survived by her husband, Stanley N.K. MacPherson, Miramichi; three sons, Bryan MacPherson, Halifax, N.S., Gerald Brent MacPherson (Victor), Woodstock, R. Bradley MacPherson (Tricia), Fredericton; nine grandchildren, Sonja (Trevor), Lacey, Derek, Myles, Breanne, Kensey, Kennedy, Bryer, Owen; three nieces, Sheree Moores-Poirier, Rhonda Latimore, Sandra Sanson; one nephew, Dennis Steele. She was predeceased by one son, Stewart MacPherson, one brother, Arthur Moores. Visitation will be at Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, Friday evening March 11 only, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from St. Andrews United Church, Miramichi, on Saturday, March 12, 2011, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Charlene Maguire MacKnight. Interment will be in Cape Breton, N.S., later in the spring. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Miramichi Chapter of the New Brunswick Alzheimer Society, Mount Saint Vincent Foundation or any charity of choice, would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, 506-773-3492. Messages of condolence may be sent online to www.adamsfh.ca. ************************************ Joan Jackson Passed away in: Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada Passed away on: 26/02/2011 Surrounded by her loving four daughters at the Souris Hospital, on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, of Joan Rosella Jackson (nee Pyke), of Souris and formerly of Montague, in her 74th year. Beloved wife for 53 years of Richard Jackson. Loving mother of Judy (Sandy) Johnston, JoAnn (Vince) Loughran, Marjorie (Dale Mossman) and Donna MacLeod. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas (Courtney MacCallum) Johnston; Jolee, Raymond and Jamie (Kara) Acorn; Melissa (Chad Benz), Jessi and Matthew (Dineaka Reid) MacFarlane; Brendon and Sarah Rose MacLeod. Grandmother of 11 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brother, Leroy (Clara) Pyke. Predeceased by her son, Ricky, grandson, Jason, parents, Reuben and Marjorie (Jenkins) Pyke and sister, Yvonne Jackman. Resting at Ferguson's Montague Funeral Home from where the service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Interment in the Community Park Cemetery, Montague. Visitation Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. If so desired, memorials to the Souris Hospital, Dialysis Unit or P.E.I. Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. www.fergusonsfh.com ******************************************* Clarence Scott Darroch - 74 yrs, New Waterford - It is with sadness that we, the family annonce the passing of Clarence Darroch, 74 yrs, of New Waterford. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of VJ McGillivray Funeral Home, New Wateford, are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillvray.ca ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org