Cape Breton Deaths September 16, 2010 Thursday There are 7 obituaries published for today. Gordon 'Mort' Cooper John 'Jack' Hussey Hugh Campbell Thomas Abbass Robert G. Dickson James 'Carlin' Kennedy Edward Francis Rose ******************************************************************************************************* Gordon 'Mort' Cooper A committal service for the late Gordon 'Mort' Cooper, who passed away June 24, 2010 will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Hardwood Hill Cemetery. ************************************************* John 'Jack' Hussey - 95 yrs, Sydney - Jack Hussey of Rotary drive, Sydney, who passed away on September 10, 2010, was also predeceased by a brother, Harry Hussey. ******************************************* Hugh Campbell Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada Passed away on: 09/09/2010 Hugh Campbell, 53 of Williams Lake, B.C. died Sept. 9, 2010. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late John P. and Sally (MacNeil) Campbell. Predeceased by sisters, Chris MacKinnon, Sydney, Shirley MacNeil, Iona, Marlene Nimchuk, Alberta. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Campbell; daughter, Leeann; sons, Bradly and Rily, Williams Lake; brothers, Dan (Frances) Campbell, Albert Bridge, John (Kay) Campbell, Ontario; sisters, Bernadette (Dale) Archibald, Calgary, Mary Eisenhouer, Middleton; nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation has taken place in Williams Lake. "Rest in peace Hughie" **************************************** Thomas Abbass Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 14/09/2010 Thomas Joseph Abbass, 53, Dartmouth, died peacefully on Sept. 14, 2010, after some time in declining health. We are heartbroken to see our special son and brother leave us but we are thankful to God for the precious witness Tommy gave us in the gift of his life, God's loving presence among us. Just as the Lord sent us an angel, we believe that he now lives forever in the company of the angels and saints. Born in Sydney, Tommy was predeceased by Daddy (Joseph Jobe) in 2006. Tommy is survived by the love of his life, Mama (Annie Tomie), and seven brothers and sisters, Fr. Jobe, Ottawa, Denise (David) McKeigan, Sydney, Frances, Dartmouth, Michael (Joan), Edmonton, Simone, Halifax, Lily (Larry) White, St. John's, Paul (Jessica), Hudson PQ, and his 12 nephews and nieces. Tommy will also be sadly missed by his other loving family, Greg, Barry and all the devoted caregivers at Isaiah House, to whom we are forever grateful. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Spring Garden Road, Halifax. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.jasnowfuneralhome.com. ************************************** Robert G. Dickson Born in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 25/05/1940 Passed away in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 13/09/2010 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Robert Gerard Dickson, a resident of Fraser Avenue, Sydney Mines, on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010. Born May 25, 1940, Robert was a son of the late Hugh Higgins Dickson and Jeanne Julia (Brassart) Dickson of Sydney Mines. Robert leaves behind his mother, loving wife, Isobelle (Blagdon); son, Robert; daughter, Sherry Finney (Paul); cherished granddaughters, Meghan and Emily; sister, Bonnie Dickson; Uncle Maurice Brassart; and many nieces and nephews and extended family members. Besides his father, Robert was predeceased by his brother, Richard and granddaughter, Miranda, in infancy. Robert married his soulmate Isobelle in July 1963. Soon after, they moved to Ontario for a few years before returning to Cape Breton to raise their family. Robert spent a good part of his career working as a member of the Seafarers' International Union. This job took him to many parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and overseas. He had so many stories to share of his travels. In his retirement years, Robert was occupied with his many automotive and boating projects. His family takes comfort in knowing that he passed away while doing what he enjoyed best, tinkering in his garage. Those that knew him will remember his quick smile, jokes and overall positive attitude. Robert also had a thirst for knowledge and fed this through his love of books and documentary television. His favourite saying was, "it's better to be born lucky than rich." We truly were the lucky ones to have had such a generous and loving person in our lives, who always thought of others before himself. At Robert's request there will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church with Rev. Marion Barclay MacKay officiating. Following the service, interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert's memory are suggested to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of one's choice. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca. ************************************************ James 'Carlin' Kennedy Born in: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 13/09/2010 James Carlin Kennedy, 79, of Sydney, passed peacefully away Monday, Sept.13, 2010, at his home. Born in Whitney Pier, he was the youngest son of the late Jack and Theresa (Neville) Kennedy. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary parish, Mira Road. Carlin was an avid reader, skater and sports fan. He worked in his early years as a printer and in later years at Devco. Carlin will be remembered for his sense of humour and devotion to Caroline and their children. Carlin lived life by sharing and in doing so, will live on through all those he knew. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Caroline (Gillis); daughters, Joanne (Ken), Lower Sackville, Laura, Halifax; son, Shaun (Julie), Port Hawkesbury; four grandchildren, Jillian, Kate, Carley and Jack; by his sister-in-law, Betty Kennedy; several godchildren and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Tillie (Leo Jessome) and brothers, Raymond (Marie) and Michael. Visitation for Mr. Kennedy will take place Saturday, Sept. 18 and Sunday, Sept. 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Cabot Street. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Family flowers only, donations to Mass For Shut-Ins. Online condolences may be sent to www.twcurry.com. "For it is in dying that we are born to eternal life." ************************************************* Edward Francis Rose Born in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 15/09/2010 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Francis Rose, 88, of New Waterford, formerly of Lingan, on Sept. 15, 2010 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital, Halifax. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late David and Catherine (MacLellan) Rose. Edward was a former member of St Joseph's Church in New Victoria and Lingan. He served with the Nova Scotia Highlanders during the Second World War and was a retired coal miner, having worked for 40 years in various coal mines throughout the area. Edward was known for his strong work ethic. He was a kind, thoughtful, quiet man who enjoyed the company of family and friends. He also enjoyed telling stories of his mining days as well as years gone by. Edward loved his frequent trips to see his family in the Halifax region. He also had a passion for playing guitar and listening to his collection of old music. He will be sadly missed by all. Surviving are daughters Mary Lou MacNeil, New Waterford, Terri (Paul) Quinn, Dartmouth, Paula (Steve) Mossop, Bedford; brother Leo (Marge) Rose, Lingan; grandchildren, Janice MacNeil, Elizabeth (Dwayne) Campbell, Dr. David Quinn, Tara and Jason Quinn, Angela (Nathan) St. Onge, Christopher and Craig Mossop; great-grandson, Joshua Owen Campbell. Edward was predeceased by his wife Ann (Kennedy), son David in infancy and brother Bernard in Ontario. Visitation will be held Friday from 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will take place Saturday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Lingan. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Branch SPCA, or a charity of one's choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org