Cape Breton Deaths October 05, 2010 Tuesday There are 11 obituaries published for today. Duncan White Elizabeth 'Betty' Nearing Shirley Foote Aaron Paul Gerald Petrie Elizabeth 'Betty' E. McIntyre Jean (MacNeil) Buckland Iris Stewart Rita Carmella Piovesan Jean Winnifred McLean Margaret Helen MacLellan ******************************************************************************************************* Duncan White Born in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 01/10/2010 Duncan David White, 75, of Sydney Mines, passed away on Oct. 1, 2010, in Northside General Hospital. Born Feb. 23, 1935, in Sydney Mines, he was a son of the late Alexander and Annie (Norse) White. Duncan was a coal miner for over 32 years. He will be sadly missed by daughters, Carol White, Sydney, Brenda Lee (Gary) Dobbin, Halifax; son, David (Darlene) White, Halifax; sisters, Annie Mae, Mary (Robert) Marshall, Dorothy; brothers, Lawrence (Shirley), Alexander and Thomas; grandchildren, Cole White, N.B.; Tristan White, Halifax; Mary Lee White, Sydney; great-grandson, Cody Bond; sister-in-law, Florence. He is also survived by the Porter family and his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Ethel, Lorraine, brother, George. Donations in Duncan's memory may be made to the Cape Breton regional cancer unit. Online condolences may be made by visiting fillmoreandwhitman.com. ******************************************** Elizabeth 'Betty' Nearing Born in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: River Ryan, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 02/10/2010 It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of a cherished wife, loving mom and grammy, dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, Elizabeth Louise 'Betty' Nearing, 76, on Oct. 2, 2010 following a lengthy, courageously battled illness. Born in New Waterford, April 23, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Grant and Hilda (MacPhee) Campbell. Until recently, Betty resided with her family on "Carpenter's Hill", River Ryan, and was a devout member of St. Leonard's parish. Receiving her early education in New Waterford, Betty graduated from Holy Angels Convent High School and in 1954 from Nova Scotia Teachers' College. She taught Grades 3 to 6 at Saint Agnes Elementary School in New Waterford. In 1960, she met Louis, her husband-to-be and best friend, and they married on July 1, 1961. Following the birth of her first child, she took a hiatus from teaching, choosing instead, to be a stay at home wife and mom. She returned to teaching in the early 1970s in the New Waterford and area schools as a substitute. Much of her time was spent at the school directly across the street from her home, St. Michael's Elementary. In 1988, Betty officially retired from teaching when she became a grammy, a role she could not wait for and adored. Most of all, Betty loved her family and friends and the pleasure of their company. We always knew there would be a feed of spaghetti and meatballs when we came home (Mary's recipe circa 1971) and most certainly a cup of tea and a little something to go with it. Betty especially enjoyed attending her niece, Dana's wedding in Ottawa in September 2007, as this was a great opportunity for a family reunion. She was a well-known woman of few words and one who never complained ... a trait that was clearly evident as she so bravely faced each health challenge. Surviving are her loving husband of 49 years, Louis; her children, Shannon (Alan Cameron), Halifax, and Stephen (Renee), McMinnville, Tenn., U.S.A.; granddaughters, Lauren Cox, Shelby Nearing, Layne (Chad) Mullins and Grace Cameron; brother, Lionel (Vivienne), Ottawa; sister, Mary (Connie) Morrison, Sydney; brothers and sisters-in-law, Fran Campbell, Greg (Norma) Nearing, Joan (Charlie) MacLean, Karen (Art) Fraser; 19 nieces and nephews and dear caregivers, Gloria, Lorraine and Jennifer McNeil, whose presence made it possible for her to remain at home as long as possible. She was predeceased by her siblings, Maureen Anthony and Kevin Campbell, sister-in-law, Frances 'Cookie' Nearing and brother-in-law, Reg Anthony. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration for Betty will take place Thursday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. Cremation will follow with burial in St. Michael's Cemetery at a later date. A luncheon will be held in the Carmel Centre immediately following the funeral mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of one's choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. "The Angels sang "Amazing Grace", The Lord came down and touched her face. He held her hand and whispered low, Come with Me it's time to go. The gates of Heaven opened wide And the angels lined up side by side. A special gift was on her way, The day God took her home." ******************************************* Shirley Foote Born in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 04/10/2010 Shirley Cecilia Foote, 71, of Truro, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, surrounded by her loving family, in the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Helen 'Nellie' (Osmond) Hare and stepmother, Patricia (O'Neil) Hare. Shirley was a support counsellor at Colchester Community Small Options, Truro, for 21 years and prior to that worked in various restaurants in Cape Breton and Truro areas. But first and foremost she was always a full-time devoted, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, the foremost being her family and home. She took great pride in her home and yard for which she received many compliments from those passing by. She loved riding her bicycle which she did up until the last two years, due to her ill health. She is survived by daughters, Sherry Fletcher (Gary Loughead), Bible Hill, Denise Cassidy (Jonathan Gero), Valley; sons, Stanley (Cathy), Beaverbrook, Shane (Chalayne), Bible Hill; sisters, Flo Gwinn (Fred), North Sydney, Winnie Stroud (Glen), St. Catharines, Ont., Alfreda Brown (Winston), Salmon River, Patty Olson, North Weymouth, Mass., Charlene McCulloch (Charles), Tennecape; brothers, Stanley, Edwardsville, Cape Breton, John (Cindy), Bible Hill, Reg (Sandy), Truro Heights, Dennis (Gail), Truro, Rob (Lorraine), Earltown; grandchildren, Adam, Samantha, Michelle, Kayla; great-grandchildren, Carson, Jaida; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by grandson, Joshua, brother, Stanley Reginald. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6 at the Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Valley United Church, Rev. Brian DeLong officiating, with interment in the Crossroads Cemetery Valley. A reception will follow in the church basement. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Private message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the guest book at www.mattatallvarnerfh.com *********************************************** Aaron Paul Born in: Boston, Massachusetts, United States Passed away in: Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 01/10/2010 It is with deepest sorrow the family announce the sudden death of Aaron Peter Paul, 34, of Eskasoni, N.S, which occurred Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. Born in Boston, Mass., he was the beloved son of Shirley Paul, Boston, Mass. Aaron was a kind and gentle soul. He loved music and was a very intelligent young man. He was a student at Nova Scotia Community College Marconi Campus where he was working towards his IT tech certificate. He had a great love and pride for his native heritage and was a member of the drum group 'Kitpu Singers'. He also had a passion for helping others and giving back to his community and often volunteered at the Eskasoni Food Bank. He loved to visit family and friends, and no matter how hot the weather got, he would always enjoyed a good cup of hot tea. Besides his mother, Aaron is survived by his sisters, Patricia 'Patti' (Chuck), Charlene, Annie, Maria, Trudy and Natalie; aunts, Alice Francis, Mary Paul-Green (Donnie), Margaret Rose, Judy Sark (Keith), Cecilia Paul; uncles, Allan Paul (Jackie), Goly Paul; nephews, Charles Logan and Liam; numerous cousins and godparents Susan and George Marshall. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Peter and Bella Paul, uncle, Allister Paul, aunt, Barbara Cremo and cousin, Lewis. Aaron will be lovingly missed and remembered by his family and his closest friends, Chuck Johnson, Tim Cremo, Allan Mahoney, Andre Desjardins, Chico, Jay and J.J.; and all those whose hearts and lives he touched. Those who helped him or befriended him in any way, you will always be considered a good friend to him. Aaron we will miss you, your unique sense of humour and all your stories will be carried with us forever. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at the Eskasoni Gabriel Centre, after 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church with Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.twcurry.com. ****************************************** Gerald Petrie Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 05/10/2010 Gerald Thomas Petrie, 69, of Halifax formerly of Dominion, Cape Breton, passed away Oct. 1, 2010, at the Halifax Infirmary QEII. Born in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late John Harold and Evelyn Sarah (McNeil) Petrie. Gerry was a member of the Royal Canadian Engineers, he worked with the Corp of Commissionaire and later with the Department of National Defence as a controls technician. Gerry loved his hockey and was a member of the Calais Branch Royal Canadian Legion. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette (Barry); stepdaughters, Shelly and Lara Fletcher, stepson, Daniel Fletcher; grandchildren, Brandi, David and Brandon, great-grandchildren, Justin and Isabella; sisters, Lorraine Allen, Dartmouth, Julia (Ian) Hickey, Sydney; brothers, Everett (Betty), Dartmouth, Harold, Glace Bay, Doug (Eileen), New Waterford, Jim (Cheryl), Lower Sackville. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 12-2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010. followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home Chapel, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Reception to follow. Burial in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation or Feed Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com. **************************************** Elizabeth 'Betty' E. McIntyre Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 17/02/1924 Passed away in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 02/10/2010 It is with deep sadness that we, the family of Elizabeth 'Betty' McIntyre announce her passing on Oct. 2, 2010 at the Glace Bay Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Glace Bay, Feb. 17, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Adelaide (MacIntrye) Aucoin, and was a member of Holy Family Church, McKay's Corner in Glace Bay. Betty graduated from Provincial Normal College in Truro, N.S., and taught for several years in the Glace Bay Public School System. Betty's true calling was as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother. In her earlier years Betty was a talented piano and fiddle player and was an accomplished highland dancer. She also enjoyed bowling, baking and sewing. She was very active socially at her residence, Sterling Villa, 55 Minto St., Glace Bay, where she served as secretary of their social club. Betty will be remembered by her friends at Sterling Villa for her quick wit and her dry sense of humour. Betty is survived by her two daughters, Anne Marie (Earl) Campbell, Glace Bay, Teresa Walker (George Pratt), Toronto; seven sons, Michael (Mae), Pictou, N.S., Rod, Ontario, David (Sandy), Mineville, Harold (Janice), Sydney, Mel (Stella), Singapore, Cyril (Olivia), Hamilton, Brendon (Debbie), Glace Bay. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren who loved Grandma dearly; a sister Margie Merrick, Medicine Hat, Alta.; numerous nieces and nephews; and her special pal, Cujo. She was predeceased by her husband, Roderick 'Dick' McIntyre in 1988, as well as two brothers, Harold and Gerard, and a sister, Josephine Aucoin. Visitation for Betty will be held Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A mass celebrating Betty's life will be held at Holy Family Church MacKay's Corner, Thursday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m., with interment in the parish cemetery. A luncheon will follow in the church hall, all are welcome. Donations in Betty's memory may be made to the St. Joseph's Holy Family Cemetery fund. Online condolences to the McIntyre family may be expressed at www.vjmcgillivary.ca. ****************************************** Jean (MacNeil) Buckland Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 03/10/2010 74, Sydney This is a day of celebration of a beautiful woman's life. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Jean Buckland, passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at the An Cala Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a lengthy illness. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Donald John and Margaret MacNeil. Left to mourn her loss is her husband, Louis; her sons, Robert, Donnie (Wanda) and Kenny (Darlene) and daughters, Maureen (John) Forrest and Joan (Francis) Eyking. She was adored by her 11 grandchildren, Amy (Michael), Laura (Craig), Gabrielle, Vanessa, Katie, Cassaundra, Kenneth, Cory (Amanda), Taylor, Grace and Marcus and five great-grandchildren, Patrick, Aralyn, Keigan, Kayleigh and a special great-grandson, Neil, who was born on the same afternoon that his great-grandmother had passed. Truly a unique celebration and a legacy to Jean's life. Also surviving are her two sisters, Eunice (Danie) Cote and Leone Trainor; along with her brother, Eric (Colleen) MacNeil; as well as her special lifelong friends, Joan and George Campbell. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Bernard (Judith) MacNeil. Jean was employed for many years as supervisor of admissions at St. Rita Hospital in Sydney, where she always referred to her fellow workers as "her girls." She will be fondly remembered for how she was always able to find a bed in the hospital no matter who you were, in fact on one occasion she put her husband in the corridor to allow another patient to have a bed. A particular place of happy memories, with her girls, was in the switchboard room. However, she enjoyed her retirement with her husband Lou and her family. She was a wonderful mother who, throughout her life, truly demonstrated her belief in family in her day to day activities. She and Lou were active members of their parish of St. Anthony Daniel Catholic Church in Sydney. Jean had a positive attitude, an incredible strength and she touched the lives of many people. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Ron MacCormack for the focused medical care that provided Jean with the gift of an extended three years with her family and close friends. A special thanks to Marie MacPhee. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 7 from 5-8 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Memorial mass will take place 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 8 at St. Anthony Daniel Church, Sydney, with Fr. Donald MacGillivray, Fr. Joe Ambrose MacNeil and Fr. Douglas Murphy officiating. Reception to follow in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ***************************************** Iris Stewart Born in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Born on: 02/10/1920 Passed away in: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 02/10/2010 It is with sadness that we, the family announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, Iris Stewart on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at home. Born in North Sydney, Sept. 12, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillian (Parsons) Reid. Iris was a member of the St. Andrew's United Church. She was a stay home mom who was devoted to her children and grandchildren. Iris will be sadly missed by her family and all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Surviving are her daughters, Heather Balsille, Hamilton, Ont., Shirley (David) Gaede, Westmount; sons, Barry (Margie), Sydney, Elroy (Mary), Marion Bridge, Donnie (Paula), Sydney, Lee (Susan), Sydney; brother-in-law, James (Betty) Stewart; and sister-in-law, Louise MacLean. Iris is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Iris was predeceased by her husband, Elroy Stewart, longtime companion, Leonard 'Nicker' Hollohan, brothers, Eugene, Randolph and Robert Reid, and sisters, Olga MacLean, Opal Bonnar and Madge Baker. Visitation and memorial service for the late Iris Stewart will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, All Faith Chapel, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10-11 a.m. with memorial service to follow with Rev. Stephen Mills officiating. Reception will be shared after the service. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Garden, Sydney. Donations in Iris's memory may be made to the VON Adult Day Program. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of the Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.pierfuneralhome.com. ****************************************** Rita Carmella Piovesan Rita Carmella (Currie) Piovesan 1932-2010 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Rita Carmella Piovesan, 78, of New Waterford on October 3, 2010 at New Waterford Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Guy and Sarah Margaret Currie. Rita was a member of the former St. Agnes parish, currently the Parish Church of St. Leonard. She loved spending quality time with all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are daughters Mary (Michael) Fraser, New Victoria, Rosina (Troy) Tobin, Winnipeg, Roxanne (Kendall) Jessome, Point Aconi, Marina Piovesan, Sackville, N.S., Margie Piovesan, Brantford, Ont., Lee (Robbie) Fraser, New Waterford; sons, Joe (Renee) Piovesan, Kingston, Ont., Paul Piovesan, Red Deer, Alta.; brother Greg Currie, Petawawa, Ont.; sisters Anne Cameron, Joan Piovesan, both of New Waterford, Rose Hill, Glace Bay; grandchildren, Aaron, Amy, Patrick, Gregory, Lindsay, Stephen, Priscilla, Matthew, Jeffrey, Danny, Nicholas, Joshua, Michele, Tony, and Jordan; great-grandchildren, London, Carlee, Noah and Cameron; several nieces and nephews. Rita was predeceased by her husband Stelvio, sisters Marie and Marg, brothers Naish and Joe. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration for Rita will take place Thursday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Father Doug MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in St. Agnes cemetery with a luncheon to follow at St. Leonard' parish hall on Convent Street, New Waterford. Donations in her memory may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of one's choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ********************** kJean Winnifred McLean - 94 yrs, Baddeck - Jean Winnifred McLean, 94, of Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck, peacefully died on September 30, 2010, at the Alderwood Rest Home. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Hugh and Winnifred (O'Connor) McLean. She is survived by sister, Theresa (MacKimmie) Chappell of Halifax, nieces, Linda, Doris, Irene and Patricia. She was predeceased by sisters, Gertrude Gillis and Margaret Sullivan, brothers, Jim and Douglas. Arrangements for a graveside service at Mount Carmel Cemetery, New Waterford, will be made at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. ***************** Margaret Helen (Walker) MacLellan - 78, Sydney Mines - Bras d'Or - Visitation for the late Margaret Helene MacLellan, who passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010, will be held today (Tuesday), from 204 & 7-9 pm in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday at 11 am, in St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or, with Fr. Peter McLeod officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org