Cape Breton Deaths June 01, 2011 Wednesday There are 8 obituaries published for today. Ross MacIntyre Muriel Brown Michael John MacKinnon Merna May Moore Fred Gwinn Ethel Marie (Eddy) Blakeburn Gerald Dawe Carl Miller ******************************************************************************************************* Ross MacIntyre Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 27/05/2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful husband and father, Ross MacIntyre on Friday, May 27, 2011, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Glace Bay, Ross was the son of the late Ambrose and Patricia (Stewart) MacIntyre. Along with his parents, Ross was predeceased by his brothers, Ambrose 'Bo' and Daryl. Left to mourn his absence, love and words of wisdom are the love of his life, Carole (Gouthro) MacIntyre, wife of 38 years; his loving daughters, Nicolle, Port Hawkesbury, and Heather (Roy), Lower Sackville; his pride and joys, grandchildren Kelsey and Jonah; sisters, Betty (Edward) Langer, Newfoundland, Sheila (Dan) Langer, Newfoundland, Gail (Kevin) Lynk, Glace Bay, and Patricia (Bob deceased) Young, Kitchener; and Aunt Lollie (Richard) Penny, New Aberdeen. A believer in lifelong education, Ross practised what he preached. He graduated from Teachers' College in Truro in 1973. In 1983, he graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education degree. In 1991, he graduated from Acadia University with a Diploma specializing in Special Education. For over 30 years, Ross dedicated his life to his job as an educator within the Strait Regional School Board. He taught Grade 2 at Port Hastings Consolidated, then worked as an Educational Assessor for 12 years, and returned to the classroom to teach Grade 3, first at Centennial Elementary School, then Tamarac Education Centre. Ross was a member of the Port Hawkesbury Marching Band where he played the bass drum. He enjoyed participating in the parades and meeting new people on their travels. Upon retiring in 2005, Ross began his life as a world traveller. He and Carole took many trips together and with friends. He really loved life and wanted to live each day to the fullest. Ross loved nothing better than spending time with family and friends, sharing many stories and lots of laughs. He also enjoyed gardening and yard work, as well as sitting by the pool at "the Resort". Ross will be forever remembered by family, friends and colleagues for his great sense of humour, his wonderful smile, his quick wit and his infectious laugh. As a member of St. Joseph Parish in Port Hawkesbury, Ross had a strong devotion to his faith and a profound spirituality to his church. At this time, we, the family, would like to take this opportunity to thank the nurses of the Progressive Care Unit at St. Martha's Regional Hospital in Antigonish for the kindness, care and gentleness shown to Dad while under your care. To the nursing staff at Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston we extend a heartfelt 'hug' for your patience and professionalism shown to our family during our time of need. Each member of the medical team made Dad's transition more bearable. With love we send you into the arms of God. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday, June 3, 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. with vigil service at 2 p.m. in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral Mass celebrating Ross' life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4, in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Port Hawkesbury, with Fr. Andrew Boyd officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. A luncheon will be served immediately following the service. Donations in memory of Ross may be made to St. Joseph Parish Cemetery or a charity of one's choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com. **************************************** Muriel Brown Passed Away In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 22/05/2011 Muriel Brown, age 79, of Alexandra Street, Sydney and a former resident of Glace Bay, who passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, will have visitation on Friday, June 3, 2011, from 4-6 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral service, officiated by Capt. Kristian Simms of the Salvation Army, will be held in the funeral home chapel at 6 p.m., Friday. Interment to follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay. All are welcome to join the family for a reception at the funeral home. Murial was an avid CB'er in her day and was known to many as, "Little Brown Jug." The complete obituary can be viewed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ***************************************** Michael John MacKinnon Passed Away In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 27/05/2011 Michael MacKinnon passed away May 27, 2011. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Michael 'Micky' and Kathleen (MacLean) MacKinnon. He was an industrial mechanic and loved to work on cars. He is survived by daughter, Shauna MacKinnon; sisters, Kay (Bob) Marler, Monica (John) Boudreau; brother, Joe (Mildred) MacKinnon; grandchildren, Lance, Kyle, Evan, Madison, Kylie, Mary Kate, Anastasia; and nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by daughter, Michelle Florence, sisters, Betty Merriam Laffin, Teresa (Frank) Ransom, Shirley (Duncan) MacKinnon, Roselyn (Wayne) MacDonald, Anne (Sidney) Syvret. Cremation has taken place. A funeral mass to celebrate Michael's life will be held Thursday, June 2 at 10 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard's with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. Burial to follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Funeral arrangments are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500. To send online condolences to the family, go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com **************************************** Merna May Moore Born In: Newfoundland, Canada Passed Away In: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 31/05/2011 It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Merna May Moore at the Celtic Court Nursing Home on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Born in Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Louise (Chant) Templeman both of Bonavista, N.L. She loved listening to Newfoundland music and being surrounded by her loving family. Merna is survived by her loving husband, John; daughters, Donna Barter and Effie-May (Neil) MacLeod; sisters, Elsie (David) Penney; brothers, Lloyd (Donna) Templeman and Hedley (Stella) Templeman; four grandchildren, John Edward, Nicholas, Kayla and Cole; six great-grandchildren, Blair, Brandy, Justin, Jerret, Chase and Cameron. She will also be missed by her nephew, Johnny (Dianne) Templeman. As well as her parents, she was predeceased by her son, John-Robert Moore in infancy, sister, Margaret (Fred) House, and brother, Howard Templeman. Visitation will take place Thursday, June 2 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m at St. Bartholomew's Church, Lousibourg. Funeral service will be held Friday, June 3 at 2 p.m. at St. Bartholomew's Church with Rev. Glen Kent officiating. Interment to follow in St. Bartholomew's Cemetery, Louisbourg. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ******************************************* Fred Gwinn Born In: Sugar Loaf, Victoria County, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 31/05/2011 It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of our dear husband, father, brother and grandfather, Fred Gwinn, 77, on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sugar Loaf, Victoria County, he was a son of the late Wilson and Sarah Hughenia (Wilkie) Gwinn. In his earlier years Fred worked as a fisherman, and then served with the Canadian Army for four years and afterwards was employed as a truck driver for Irving Oil and also the fish plant in Dingwall. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney. He is survived by his wife, Florence 'Flo' (Hare) (Hayden); his three daughters, Kimberly (Kenneth) Fitzgerald, Aspy Bay, Margaret (Carl) Walsh, Sussex, N.B., Amy (James) Babek, Ivoryton, Conn.; his stepchildren, Dale Rose, Tina (Fred) Lemoine, Kathy (Brian) Strickland, Lorrie Hayden, James Hayden, all of North Sydney, and Wendell Hayden, Petawawa, Ont.; his sisters, Effie Ryan, Sydney, Iris Wilkie, Windsor, N.S., Bertha Gwinn, Cheticamp, Ray Deyoung, New Glasgow; and his brother, Richard Gwinn, North Sydney. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters Vida Irving and Mary Hayden. Visitation for Fred will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Carl Fraser officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Fund. Online condolences may be sent www.wjdooley.com. ******************************************* Ethel Marie (Eddy) Blakeburn Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 30/05/2011 We, the family of Ethel Blakeburn announce her passing on Monday, May 30, 2011, at the Northside Community Guest Home. She was the daughter of Joseph and Sadie Eddy. Ethel was a faithful member of the Gospel Hall, Sydney, for all of her adult life. In her earlier years, she was a member of the Nova Scotia Bird Society and enjoyed gardening. Ethel loved to knit and cook and bestow family and friends with gifts of mittens, socks or fresh cookies and pies. Ethel is survived by her son, Ralph (Sharon), Dartmouth; daughters, Vilma, Sydney, Karen (Wallace), Alder Point, Judith (Wilfred), Hillsburgh, Ont., Diane, Sydney, Heather (David) and Evelyn, Ottawa. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren; nine great-granfchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; one brother, Lloyd Eddy, Howie Centre, and sister-in-law, Angela Blakeburn. Besides her parents, Ethel was predeceased by her husband, Roy Blakeburn, grandson, Ron Zinck, six sisters and five brothers. There will be visitation at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, June 7 at 2 p.m. followed immediately at 3 p.m. by a memorial service officiated by David Swan. Private family committal. Family flowers only please, donations to a charity of choice. ******************************************* Gerald Dawe Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 30/05/2011 Gerald James Dawe, 70 of Glace Bay passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011 at the Glace Bay Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Lillian Dawe. He was an employee of the C.B. Development Corp. (Devco). He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Boch); daughters, Debbie Colson (Brian), Reserve, Nancy Gill (Ken MacDougall), Sydney, Margaret Dawe (Harold Knox) Glace Bay; sister, Mary Fitzpatrick, Alberta; brothers, Frank, P.E.I. and Albert, N.B. He also leaves behind six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Gerald was predeceased by his mother, Lillian and brothers, Cecil, Ed and Gordon. Visitation for Gerald James Dawe will take place at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay on Thursday, June 2, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will follow on Friday at 11 a.m. in Patten Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Findlayson officiating and interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com. "Sadly missed, Lovingly remembered" ******************************************** Carl Miller Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 15/10/1951 Passed Away In: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Passed Away On: 28/05/2011 Carl James Miller, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home, on May 28, 2011. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Angus and Margerite Miller. He is survived by his sisters, Marie Wright, Greta Emery, Annette Noel; brothers, Charles, Anthony, George, Angus and Paul; many nieces, nephews; numerous cousins down east and special friends. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Charlotte; sister, Theresa; brothers, John and Owen. Private cremation. Burial will take place in his home town of Sydney Mines at a later date. ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org