Cape Breton Deaths October 03, 2010 Monday There are 11 obituaries published for today. Abby Perfect Florence Catherine MacEachern Hines Capt. Terence Robert Pittman Raymond Philip Belland John Peter MacDonald Annie Mae Bates Michael 'Mick' Ignatius Power William Cole Duncan David White Donald Thomas Pottie Margaret Helene (Walker) MacLellan ******************************************************************************************************* Abby Perfect Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 13/03/1985 Passed away in: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Passed away on: 18/09/2010 In our saddest heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Abby Nicole Perfect, in her 25th year. Abby passed away on Sept. 18, 2010, at her mother's home in Mississauga. She leaves behind her children, Katie and Marcus; spouse, Cory Young; mother, Patricia Perfect, (formerly from Dominion); her father, Gerard Perfect of New Waterford. She is also survived by sister, Amanda Perfect, Mississauga, Cindy (Kenny Peori), Wendy (Dylan Gallant) and Jaylene Hollahan, all in Alberta. Also survived by sister, Katelyn Murphy and brother, Charles White in New Waterford. She will be sadly missed by her four nieces in Alberta, her aunts, uncles and cousins in Mississauga and numerous family and friends in Cape Breton. Those we love don't go away as they walk beside us everyday. ******************************************** Florence Catherine MacEachern Hines Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 29/09/2010 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Forence Hines, 68, of Reserve Mines. Florence passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, in Calgary. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Nellie (Gouthro) MacDougall. Florence was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines. She was a member of Reserve Mines Pensioners Club. She loved to play bingo with her granddaughter, Danielle, she enjoyed cooking for her family and she loved to travel. Florence was one of the original volunteers with the Vince Ryan Tournament. She also worked at the Midway Drive In in her earlier years. Florence will be sadly missed by her husband, Timmy Hines; sons, Blair (Lise), Calgary, Darren (Charlene), Glace Bay, Kenny (Denise), Reserve Mines, Dean (Betty Anne), Enfield, Chris (Christine) Front Lake, Paul (Cici), Glace Bay; brother, Melvin MacDougall, Hamilton; cherished grandchildren, Kristian, Blair, Ellisa, Danielle, Dylan, Breton, Sadie, Allisa, Amber, Ethan, Logan, Chantelle, Krysten, Stephanie, Dean, Adam, Katie, Joseph, Sarah, Johnathon, Samantha, James, Jerrot, Lawson; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Cory; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is Maurina Stubbard, close personal friend. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Roy MacEachern, son, Jerry, brothers and sisters, Caroline, Harriet, Johnny, Billy, Patricia and Annie Mae. Visitation for Florence will be held Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines, with Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. A reception will follow, all are welcome. A family interment will be held the parish cemetery. Online condolences to the family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ******************************************* Capt. Terence Robert Pittman Born in: London, United Kingdom Passed away in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 24/09/2010 Terry passed away in Halifax on Oct. 1, 2010, at the age of 69 years, following an accident on Sept. 24, 2010. Dad was born in London, England, to the late Frank and Helen Pittman during the London bombings and at a young age was evacuated to the countryside for safety. Despite the difficult circumstances around his early childhood, dad excelled in school and in life. Dad spent all of his work life in the shipping industry both at sea and on land. It was while at sea and travelling to Sydney that dad met mum, Connie Pittman. They married 47 years ago at Holy Redeemer and shortly after their wedding moved to England where they lived until dad was 33 years old. At that time, looking for work on land, we immigrated to Canada where dad had obtained a job as a marine pilot. Dad worked as a Cape Breton pilot with the Atlantic Pilotage Authority for 35 years until his retirement. Dad's passion for the sea and shipping continued into his retirement where he was the chair of the Sydney Port Corp., working tirelessly to revitalize Sydney harbour. In addition to his work within the shipping industry, dad had many hobbies, talents and interests. Dad and mum sponsored foster children overseas and hosted an international exchange student who continues a close relationship to this day. Dad was a passionate gardener and was proud to tell anyone about plants and flowers he was trying to grow. He enjoyed golf and reading when given the time. He and mum own property in Baddeck that he got pleasure from working at. He enjoyed travelling including a recent cross-Canada road trip, spending time in western Canada visiting two of his children and his grandchildren there and also visiting England and Spain. Dad and mum were looking forward to even more travel. Dad enjoyed the arts and theatre and was a misguided Boston Bruins fan who never gave up hope of them winning a Stanley Cup again. Dad was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was immensely proud of his children and grandchildren and revelled in their successes. As a lifelong learner, and with a strong commitment to education, dad with mum, supported and encouraged formal and informal education and whenever the opportunity arose, a teachable moment ensued. Although he often joked about being an honorary Cape Bretoner, he was passionate about the island and worked hard to give back to it. He has touched many people in his life evidenced by the outpouring of support during this difficult time. We will miss dad immensely as he still had much life in him and many lessons to teach us. He could turn his hand to anything - plumbing, carpentry, landscaping, electrical work and cooking. He was a mentor to many and a hero to his children and grandchildren. Dad was a stellar individual and a true gentleman. He will be terribly missed by his loving wife, Connie (Collins) Pittman and his four daughters, Debra and Gary Samek - Nicola and Brendan; Angela and Glenn Gouthro - Fiona, Sarah and Marc; Marion - Gavin; and Kate and Richard Hines - Lauren, Cole and Ben. Terry is also survived by his two sisters, Heather and Valerie, both in England, and his brother, Kevin, England. There are many other family members in Canada and England who will miss dad. As a family, we have been touched by the caring actions and calls of support that have come from many places. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5 at Sydney Memorial Chapel. A celebration of dad's life will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Church with Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. The family extends thanks to the staff at the Queen Elizabeth Health Sciences Centre for their compassionate care of dad. A special thanks to Joe, Barb and Allan for the special support this past week. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the diabetes association or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. *********************************************** Raymond Philip Belland Born in: St. Paul, Alberta, Canada Passed away in: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 01/10/2010 Raymond Philip Belland, 75, Antigonish, passed away Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. He was the son of the late David and Marjorie (MacDonald) Belland. Born in St. Paul, Alta., moved to Fraser's Mills, Antigonish County, in 1939 and then into the town of Antigonish in 1940. In his early years, Raymond was educated at Morrison School, Antigonish, and later on in life completed his BA and BED at St. FX graduating in 1996. He worked at the Nova Scotia Pulp Mill in Port Hawkesbury. He was a bricklayer by trade and taught brick and tile at the Canso Regional Vocational school from 1969-90. In 1995, Raymond and his wife, Eleanor returned back to the old family home on College Street, Antigonish, where they spent their retirement years. Throughout the years Raymond was active within his community volunteering for such things as minor hockey, community organizations, politics and cheering on his Montreal Canadiens. He was a huge supporter of furthering ones education and encouraged both family and friends to seek out such opportunities. Raymond also loved to spend his spare time at Bayfield, a special place cherished by all family members. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Eleanor (DiVito) Belland, Antigonish; his son, Donald (Rena Oliver), Beaumont, Alta.; his daughters, Rosalind, Bible Hill, N.S., Darlene, Antigonish, Trish, Kentville, N.S., and Karen (Mark Gabrieau), Antigonish, N.S.; one brother, Maurice (Marie MacKenzie), Bathurst, N.B.; and his four grandchildren who held a special place in his heart, Katie, Spencer, Matthew and Amelia; along with several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers, Father Donald, Gregory and Artie. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in MacIsaac Funeral Home, 61 Pleasant St., Antigonish. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Ninian's Cathedral. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family Flowers only please, donations to the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home Foundation, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Canadian Mental Health Association (N.S.). www.MacIsaacs.ca ****************************************** John Peter MacDonald Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 28/02/1931 Passed away in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 01/10/2010 John Peter MacDonald passed away peacefully the morning of Oct. 1, 2010, at the age of 79 years at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with family by his side. John was the son of the late Katherine and John 'Bulldog' MacDonald of Glace Bay. He is survived by his wife, Anne Florence (MacLeod) and children, Debbie (Murray) Tobin, Glace Bay, James MacDonald, Ontario, Kevin (Sybille) MacDonald, Little Rock, Ark., Anne Michelle (James) McCormick, Ontario; his 10 grandchildren, Jason (Michelle), Nikki (Robert), Pamela (Jason), Tiffany (Terry), Mason, Dalton, Logan, Colton, Kaylee and Tia; his six great-grandchildren, Keigan, Randy, Conner, Deanna, Shaun and Adrian; his brothers, Mike (Ursula) MacDonald, Reserve Mines, and Doug (Tootsie) MacDonald, New Waterford; and sister, Florence MacDonald, Glace Bay; as well as many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by both parents, son, Tommy MacDonald, two sisters and granddaughter, Shauna Tobin. Visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 4, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5th at St. Anthony's Church, Dominion Street, Glace Bay, with Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. Cremation will follow. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Cancer Society is appreciated. Online condolences to the MacDonald family is available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca You'll be forever in our hearts and everything we do When we feel we can't go on, it'll be your memory that pulls us through We wish you could be with us but we know God knows best, And that is why; we are letting your spirit fly high and putting your body to rest. - Pamela Beaucage **************************************** Annie Mae Bates Born in: New Aberdeen, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 03/10/2010 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Annie Mae Bates, 95, of 12 Arthur St. and formerly of John Street, Glace Bay. Annie Mae passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in New Aberdeen, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Doucette) Arsenault. Annie Mae was a member of St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay. She was a homemaker and her pride and joy were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was fondly referred to as "Great" to her great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Patsy Morrison, Marie Murphy (Stuart), Theresa Grant, Martha Green, Leone Brown (Sheldon); sons, Bill (Shirley), Fabian (Mira) and Edward; cherished grandchildren, Tanya, Danny, Matthew, Rosalie, Dawn, Louise, Jennifer, Sonya, Jeffrey, Chris, Tara, Troy, Travis, Shelley, Anne, Jessica and Jason; great-grandchildren, Amarah, Mya, Sophia, Max, Olivia, Keira, Rileigh, Jayden, Mia. Annie Mae was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Martin Bates, RWR (Aug. 18, 1970), brothers, Stanley, Gabriel, sisters, Clara, Rita, Ella, Elizabeth, Mary, and son-in-law, Harold Grant. Visitation for Annie Mae will be held Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Wednesday at St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay, with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Annie Mae's memory may be made to ALS Society of Nova Scotia. Online condolences to the Bates family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ****************************************** Michael 'Mick' Ignatius Power Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 04/01/1952 Passed away in: Sydney/Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada It is with deep sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Michael Power. Born in Glace Bay on Jan. 4, 1952, he was the son of the late Patrick and Angela (Neary) Power. Mick had lived in Ashby for over 30 years. Mick was a retired school teacher who had worked for the Cape Breton-Victoria School Board for over 33 years. Mick was young at heart, fun loving and always the life of the party. He was a wonderful baker and cook. Mick enjoyed Celtic music, playing the spoons and had a natural artistic talent. Mick had a soft spot for children and enjoyed spending time making crafts with his many grand nieces and nephews. Mick will be sadly missed by his sister, Patsy MacDonald; brother, Milton, both of Glace Bay. He will also be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, Trish (Bob) Maitland, Roseann Wilson, Danny MacDonald, Steve (Claire) MacDonald, Pat (Sheri) Power, Debbie Power, Trevor Ludy, Sherry (Michael) Gibson, Wally McKinnon; and many grand nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, John and Beatrice (Cook) Neary, paternal grandparents, Bernard and Mary (Delaney) Power, nephew, Bernard 'Bernie' MacDonald and niece, Angela McKinnon. Visitation for Michael 'Mick' Power will be held Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Leo's Church with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Mick's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences to the Power family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ***************************************** William Cole Born in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 02/10/2010 It is with sadness we announce the passing of William Cole, 84, of New Waterford, on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at the QE II in Halifax. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Joseph Albert and Eliza (Penny) Cole. William was a member of All Saint Anglican Church. He was instrumental in the development of the NDP here in New Waterford and was an active and strong supporter of the party until his passing. He is survived by nieces, Winnie, Theresa, Marilyn, Janice and Phyllis; nephews, Lawrence, Bobby and Raymond and their families. William was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by sisters, Eliza Wesley, Anna MacLean and Emma Ryan, brothers, John Robert Cole and Joseph Cole. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service by request. Burial will be in All Saints Anglican cemetery at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ****************************************** Duncan David White Born in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 23/02/1923 Passed away in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 01/10/2010 It is with heart felt sadness that the family of Duncan White must announce his passing on Oct. 1, 2010, in Northside General Hospital. Born on Feb. 23, 1935, in Sydney Mines, he was a son of the late Alexander and Annie White. He is survived by children, Carol, Brenda Lee and David; stepchildren, Gary, David, Greg, Curtis, Billy, Brant, Marina and Noel; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He is also survived by sisters, Annie Mae, Mary, Dorothy; brothers, Lawrence, Alexander and Thomas. He was predeceased his wife, Marguarite (Porter) White, sisters, Ethel, Lorraine, brother, George and stepdaughter, Gail. Duncan worked as a coal miner for 32 years until his retirement. He was fondly known as the "lawn dart champion." A lover of life and a friend to everyone he met, he will be sadly missed. Visitation will be held 12 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5 until the time of funeral service at 2 p.m., both in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Rev. Peter Rafuse will officiate. Online condolences may be made at fillmoreandwhitman.com. Born of the East, with a heart for the West *********************************************** Donald Thomas Pottie Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Onoway, Alberta, Canada Passed away on: 02/10/2010 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden death of Donald 'Donnie' Thomas Pottie, 57, of Onoway, Alta., and formerly of Sydney who passed away Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. Donnie was a jack of all trades and in his younger days was a cab driver in Sydney which he enjoyed very much. All his clients loved him, especially the elderly who would go for groceries and always requested Donnie. He would make sure their groceries were brought right to their kitchens. Donnie was a member of the St. Theresa's Men's Club, a church usher and he chaperoned many dances at St. Theresa's Hall. Donnie's passion was fishing with his father in the Margaree River, a place of solace he found so dear. When he married and moved to Edmonton, he later became a liaison officer and voice for Families First, an organization that advocated for challenged individuals' rights. There was nothing he would not do to help those in need. He will especially be missed by his physically challenged daughter, Sarah, whom he spent his days with. He was Sarah's' favourite person in the world and his loss will be especially felt by her. He never stopped teaching Sarah new things. Donnie is survived by his wife, Anne; daughters, Ester, Eden and Sarah; and two sons Aaron and Matthew. He will be sadly missed by his siblings, Faye McIntosh, Dartmouth, Sandra Cormier (Rich), East Bay, Eileen Forrester (Wally), Sydney, Terrance, Ontario, and Jo-Anne Binns, Sydney. He is also survived by many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Capt. Joseph Pottie and Eileen Pottie, brother, Joseph Maurice and son, Kelly. Donnie has generously donated his body to science. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. ********************************************* Margaret Helene (Walker) MacLellan Born in: Alder Point, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney Mines/Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 03/10/2010 Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Margaret Helene MacLellan passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at the An Cala Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Alder Point, the eldest of 21 siblings, she was the daughter of the late George Francis and Genevieve (Devoe) Walker. Left to mourn her loss are her daughters, Stephanie, Lila (Lorne), Margaret (John), Wanda (Timmy) and Ann (Joey); her sons, John (Garlie), Robert (Cindy) and Gregory. She was adored by 18 grandchildren, Roberta (Chris), Lisa (Trent), Crystal (Jeremy), Robert (Sarah), Corey (Chelsea), Ashley (John), Lorne (Danielle), Lloyd (Holly), Jennifer, James (Rachael), Rina (Raymond), Jason (Patsy), Amanda (Chris), Jessica, Tyler, Richard, Joseph and Anthony; and 18 great-grandchildren, Brock, Josh, Breanna, Braden, Brooke, Ryleigh, Seth, Sean, Gabrielle, Isiah, Jordan, Jaden, Dominic, Brianna, Jayla and Aiden. Also surviving are her 16 brothers and sisters, Gilbert (Gloria), Anne (Bob), Sister Joan, Vince (Kay), Leonard (Jean), Betty (Brad), Norma (Lou), Kenny (Heidi), Carol (Johnny), Sheldon, Gordie (Barbara), Donnie (Sandy), Vicki (Jimmy), Gerard (Susan), Pius (Deb) and Greg (Joanne); her aunt, Josephine and uncle, Johnny Walker and more than 100 nieces and nephews and many cousins. She will also be deeply mourned by her friend and companion of many years, James Simms, Florence, and his family, Ricky, Laurie, James and Brian and their children, Stacy, Krista, Rick Jr., Shane, Megan, David, Erin, Karen, Jody and Kerri and 10 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John A. MacLellan, her brothers, Richard, James, Adrian, two sisters in infancy, her nephew, Bruce Walker and other family members, Tina (LeBlanc) MacLellan, Dale Vickers, Wilfred Pourier, Dougie MacLean and Dale Simms. Helen was a longtime member of the Bras d'Or Pensioners Club, working tirelessly at their many functions, enjoying bingo and dancing the night away with her James. She was a wonderful mother, envied by her children's friends for her love, guidance and hospitality. She gave of herself to her younger brothers and sisters all of their lives and this was deeply appreciated. Visitation Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or, with Fr. Peter McLeod officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care or a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca. ************************************************* ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org