Cape Breton Deaths September 11, 2010 Saturday There are 9 obituaries published for today. Bernie Borden Gary MacDonald Murdena MacLeod John SMITH Clothilda Fraser Nellie Liutkus Alvina Forbes (MacPherson) Michael MacDougall Irene MacMullin ******************************************************************************************************* Bernie Borden Passed away in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Passed away on: 12/08/2010 Suddenly at York Central Hospital, Toronto, Ont., on Aug. 12, 2010, in his 64th year. Loving husband of Rita. Proud father of Errol (Corey-Ann), Eric (Milena) and John. Loving grandfather of Emily, Olivia, Errol and Ben. Survived by his siblings, Bill (Donna), Clare (Dougie Price), Rod (Gerri) and Mary-Theresa. Predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Clare Borden of Reserve Mines. Cremation followed the funeral mass which was held at St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Markham, Ont. on Aug. 16, 2010. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stoke Foundation or the York Central Hospital-Dialysis Unit. ******************************* Gary MacDonald Born in: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 07/09/2010 Gary Scott MacDonald, of McConnell Drive, Sydney, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in St John, N.B., he was the son of the late David and Christina (Clark) MacDonald. Gary was employed for 35 years by the Department of National Defence, as a caretaker. He was a member of the Salvation Army Sydney Community Church. Gary played fastball with many different teams over the years and was quite proud of the fact that they won the Eastern Canadian Fastball Championship. He was also a great fan of the New York Yankees and the Boston Bruins. He enjoyed visiting all his pals in Sydney and Victoria Park, after his retirement. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Bev; his pride and joy, Aron his only son. Also, sisters, Lesley (Ben) Galletta and June (John) Toste; brothers, Craig and Glenn. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Annie MacIntyre, as well as several nieces and nephews. Gary was predeceased by one brother, Brian and his father-in law, Donald MacIntyre. Visitation will be held on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m at Sydney Memorial Chapel. A funeral service for Gary will be held on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the chapel with Major Dan Roode officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Lodge That Gives, 5826 South St. Halifax, B3H-1S6, or Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Cancer Patient Care Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. ************************************* Murdena MacLeod Born in: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Westmount, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 09/09/2010 Murdena MacLeod, 89, of Westmount passed away Thursday Sept. 9, 2010 at home. Born in Florence, she was the daughter of the late Duncan and Johanna (MacAulay) MacKenzie. Murdena was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years, and was involved with the Ladies Missionary Group. She bowled with the Westmount Seniors Club, and was a member of the Westside Legion, Branch 126, Westmount. Murdena is survived by her daughter, Joan MacLeod, Halifax; sons, Ivor, Niagara on the Lake, Ont., Keith (Gail), Calgary, Eldon, Baddeck, and two grandchildren, Ainsley and Braden; sister, Janet (Tim) Wilkinson, Brantford, Ont.; brother, Bernie (Flo) Graham, Collingwood, Ont.; sisters-in-law, Loretta MacKenzie, Georges River, Tena Thompson, Kitchener, Ont., Ruth MacLeod, Kitchener, Ont. and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Malcolm in 1982; sister, Christina Morley and brothers, John MacKenzie and George Snow. Visitation will be held Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be celebrated Monday 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Presbyterian Church with Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church or Charity of Choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. "Forever Missed and Loved" ***************************************** John SMITH Born in: United Kingdom Passed away in: Canada SMITH, John Arthur Henry -79, of Braeshore, Pictou County, and formerly of Big Bras d'0r, Cape Breton and Durham , Ontario, passed away September 9, 2010 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. John was the son of the late John "Jack" and Lillian (Parfitt) Smith. He is survived by his wife and partner of thirty years, Rev. Susan (Archer) Smith; sister, Eileen Leedham, and niece, Sally, both of Ontario; his son, David (Margo), Prince Edward Island; and daughter Joanne (Doug) Penny, Nannoose Bay, B.C.; granddaughters, Lauren Smith, Ontario, and Kaylin Penny, Nannoose Bay; father and mother-in-law, Kenneth & Miriam Archer; brothers and sister-in-law, Adrian, Tony, Jennifer, Neil, David, Paul, all of England; close family friends, Rev. Barb Fotheringham, Beth, Dylan, Nelson, and Danny Clarke. He was predeceased by brothers-in-law, Bill Leedham and Phillip Archer. John was born in Bristol, England on November 18, 1930. He spent the war years there as a child and joined The Royal Air Force Cadets. John's family immigrated to Canada when he was 17, settling in Toronto. John loved life and made the most of each opportunity. He taught First Aid for the Canadian Red Cross for many years achieving the 'Long Term Service Award'. He worked as a printer all his life, having only two employers. His hobbies were watching car races and soccer, reading, and listening to bluegrass/gospel music. After taking early retirement due to health issues, he moved from Scarborough to Durham, Ontario and in 1991 became involved in Knox Presbyterian Church, Walkerton, serving on the Board of Managers. In February of 2003, he became a minister's spouse and moved to Boularderie Island, Cape Breton. He was a member of choirs in Knox, Ross Ferry, and St. James Presbyterian, Big Bras d'Or. John and Susan moved to Braeshore, Pictou County in 2008. A lover of animals, John enjoyed his pets, Tusha and Oscar (both deceased), Jesse and Misty (Boxers) and Twiggy (Cat). They provided him with great joy and wonderful company. John was a devoted husband and a great friend to many, truly a gentle giant. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. Till we meet again... Love you always. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 7-9 PM Tuesday in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral will be held 2 PM Wednesday from West River Presbyterian Church, Durham, with Rev. Barb Fotheringham officiating. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Cancer Society, the Kidney Foundation, or a charity of your choice. ****************************************** Clothilda Fraser Born in: Low Point, Victoria Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 10/09/2010 It is with profound sadness that we, the family, announce the death of our dear mother, Clothilda Rose Fraser at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney, on Sept. 10, 2010. Born in Low Point, Victoria Mines, she was a daughter of the late William and Agnes (Carroll) White. Mom was a homemaker most of her married life, who brought up a large family who loved her dearly. Mom was always there for her children and grandchildren. She possessed a great positive attitude and spirit and was a very quiet and kind person. She is survived by daughters, Charlotte Fraser, Moncton, N.B., Marilyn (Albert) Gibbons, Huntington, N.S., Carole Carrigan, New Waterford, Patricia Gardiner, Lingan; sons, David Fraser, New Waterford, John (Ann) Fraser, Grand Bay, N.B.; grandchildren, Debbie, Charlene, Margaret, Carol Ann, Caleb, Kimberlea, Curtis, Kimberley, Daniel, Raymond, Sean, Tyler, Tiffany, Jonathan; great-grandchildren, Marcus, Ashley, Connor, Shannon, Jack Dempsey, Benjamin, Anthony, Jacob, Cara, Carter, Liam, Kayla, Nicholas and Emily. Clothilda was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her husband, Stewart Murdock Fraser, daughter, Marjorie Podgurski, son, Henry Fraser, grandson, Glenn Podgurski, sisters, Dora, Ella, Susan, Remigus, Margaret 'Peg', Alice, Gertrude, Bridget and Evelyn, brothers, George, Stanley and William, sons-in-law, John Gardiner and Joe Podgurski. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral service will take place Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at 3 p.m. in Calvin United Church with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown, with a luncheon to follow at Calvin Hall, New Waterford. Clothilda's remains will be taken to the church at noon, Monday. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. A special thanks goes out to the staff at New Waterford Hospital, Glace Bay Hospital and the Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney, N.S. "We love you; Until we meet again. God bless you always, rest in peace. Your loving family" ************************************* Nellie Liutkus Passed away in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 09/09/2010 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother Nellie Liutkus, age 96, a longtime resident of Tobin Road, North Sydney. She passed away in An Cala, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. Nellie is the daughter of the late Joseph and Antoinette Bardswich, Sydney Mines. Mom was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Gannon Road, and was one of the first lector's in her parish. She was certainly a great woman of faith, who worked diligently for her church. She was a meticulous homemaker, knitter and dressmaker. Mom was very happy tending to her garden up until the age of 89. In her youth, she was originally the only female Cape Breton Post carrier in Sydney Mines and was treasurer for her softball team, travelling in competitions throughout Nova Scotia. She was proud to be at the train station in Sydney Mines to greet Johnny Miles on his return from winning the "Boston Marathon." Mom was a wonderful mother, a loving daughter, wife, sister and great friend to all. She is survived by her sons, Joseph (Maggie), Original, Ont., Bill (Jane), Richmond, B.C., and Michael (Darlene), Doha, Qatar; her daughters, Aldona, at home, and Dr. Joanne Liutkus, Cambridge, Ont.; her 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; her sisters, Frances MacNeil, Florence and Flora (Ken) Scott, Florida; sisters-in-law, Dell Bardswich, Millville and Donna Bardswich, Sudbury; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Nellie was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Liutkus in 1984, brothers, Joseph, John, Anthony Bardswich, sisters, Agnes, Alice Amelia and Nancy Bardswich. Visitation for Nellie will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Sunday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday at Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Thomas John officiating. A reception will follow in the church lower level. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Sydney Mines. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Anthony of Padua Mission Aid, 1320 Leslie St., Suite 100, Toronto, Ont., M3C 2K9, the North Sydney Food Bank or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. "Forever my mother Forever my friend" ************************************ Alvina Forbes (MacPherson) Passed away in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 09/09/2010 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. The death of Alvina Forbes occurred Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 at the Glace Bay Health Care complex. The daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (MacInnis) MacPherson, she was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was well known and active in her community and had a smile for all she met. She was employed with Chernin Brothers, Woolworths, and Eaton's all in Glace Bay; but she found her passion when she enrolled in a Nursing Assistant program and became employed in Pediatrics at the Glace Bay General Hospital. There she worked with love and joy until an injury forced her early retirement. Over the years, Alvina served as President of the ladies auxiliary of Branch 125 Royal Canadian Legion, played an active roll in the Progressive Conservative Party, attended Orange Lodge and taught Mission Band in her beloved Warden United Church where she remained active until her ill health. She loved a good game of Bingo and a friendly game of cards. Besides her parents, Alvina was predeceased by her husband, Norman Forbes; brothers, James 'Brassie' (Anne), Lem (Mary) and Roy (Kay); sisters, Annie (Tom) Hicks, Dena (Roy) Edwards; and infant brother Neil and infant sister Margaret Rose. Left to mourn her passing is her only child, her daughter and best friend Dena (Sam) Wareham; grandchildren Brent (Amber), Ryan (Michelle), and Katie (Phil MacDonald); and her newest joy, her great grand children, Gracie-Lea and Benjamin Wareham, and Evan and Alex MacDonald. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and an extended circles of cousins all of whom she took great pride in sharing her life's journey. Visitation will take place at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be held at Warden United Church on Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Burial to follow at Forest Haven. Donations may be made to Warden United Memorial Fund or charity of choice. "And now, on Heaven's Shore, your family circle is complete." ************************************** Michael MacDougall Born in: Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 15/05/1950 Passed away in: Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 08/09/2010 It is with great sadness that the family of Michael 'Mike' Thomas MacDougall announce his sudden passing on Sept. 8, 2010. Born May 15, 1950, in Ingonish Beach, he was a son of the late Timothy and Elizabeth (Donovan) MacDougall. Mike lobster fished for many years and later was employed with Parks Canada, Highlands Links Golf Course. Mike also loved music, fishing, cutting wood and most of all spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by daughters, Wanda MacDougall, Sydney, Nancy (Conrad) MacDonald, Ingonish, Laura (Tony) VanAmerongen, Kentville; brothers and sisters, Ann (Vince) Burke, Joan Pottie, Louise (Peter) Gracie, all of L'Ardoise, Natalie (David) Dupont, Ontario, Martin (Bernice) MacDougall, Alberta, John (Rose) MacDougall, Sydney, Crystal MacDougall, North Sydney, Dale (Nancy) MacDougall, Donald (Linda) MacDougall, Mark (Heather) MacDougall, Nick (Nina) MacDougall, Laura Dupont, Judy Whitty, all of Ingonish; grandchildren, Samantha, Jordan, Kevin, Miranda, Brianna, Zander and Hailey; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by daughter, Ann Marie MacDougall, granddaughter, Emiley Mickey, sister, Lorraine MacDougall. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Ingonish. Funeral service 11 a.m., Monday in St. Peters Church, Ingonish, Rev Dan MacDonald will officiate. Donations in memory may be made to his family. Online Condolences may be made by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com ************************************************* Irene MacMullin Back to Cape Breton Post Passed away in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 09/09/2010 Irene Adella MacMullin, 96 of Sydney Mines passed away in Northside General Hospital on September 9, 2010. Born in Wigan England she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Bennison. She was a member of the Trinity Anglican Church. The heart of our family has been taken away and she will always be in our heart and she'll never be forgotten. She is survived by daughters, Eileen Anthony and Margaret White, both of Sydney Mines; sons, Gregory (Brenda), Sydney Mines, Kevin (Donna E.), Sydney Mines; brother, Vernon (Joyce), British Columbia; 18 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband, Survine; sons, John and Eric; granddaughter, Irene. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday in Trinity Anglican Church, Rev Peter Rafuse will officiate. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org