Cape Breton Deaths April 18, 2011 Monday There are 11 obituaries published for today. Alice (Avery) McKay Markotjohn Helen Fennell Kathy 'Kate' (MacKenzie) MacDonald Violet Marshall Adrian Bernard Bates Neil F. Lively Cyril Edward Rendell John A. McKay Neil Francis MacLennan Mary Patricia Doucette William Joseph O'Neil ******************************************************************************************************* Alice (Avery) McKay Markotjohn Passed Away In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 01/02/2011 A funeral service for Alice Markotjohn, 79, who passed away Feb. 1, 2011, will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at All Saints Anglican Church, New Waterford, with Rev. Judi Phillips officiating. A luncheon will be held in All Saints Church hall immediately after the service with burial to follow in All Saints Anglican Cemetery, New Waterford. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ********************************* Helen Fennell Born In: Little Lorraine, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 01/08/1915 Passed Away In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 17/04/2011 Our dear mother passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011, in Sydney, N.S. Helen was the last surviving offspring of Edward and Winifred Troke of Little Lorraine. She was predeceased by husband, Mike and daughter, Leona (MacDonald). She is survived by nine children, Ron and Mike, Sydney, Constance Hope, New York, Sheila, Margaret and Theresa, Toronto, Mary McCloskey, Vermont, Joyce Avent, Minnesota, and Tom, Newfoundland and Labrador. She also leaves 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Helen arrived prematurely Aug. 1, 1915. Her incubator was fashioned from a shoe box placed on a warm oven door by a prayerful country doctor. Childhood was shared with seven siblings in a hard scrabble fishing village where an ingrained work ethic and a zest for life predominated. Brothers Jack and Tom Troke taught her to dance at the local parish hall and to enjoy their hard-earned bounty at the Main-a-dieu lobster suppers - two of her lifelong pleasures. She prevailed through 50 plus years of marriage, and motherhood of her large family despite limited resources. She baked from scratch, sewed her children's clothing without patterns and coaxed robust gardens from ungenerous soil. Helen was a dynamo who danced to Lefty Frizzle, sang along with the Clancy Brothers, patronized the Holy Redeemer bingo games and joyfully chanced two dollar wagers at the Sydney race track. She regaled her family with stories of her early years. In mid life, she enjoyed a twenty five-year career at Zellers and forged many lasting friendships. She relished vacation trips to visit her now far flung offspring. Their return visits to her home were met with marathon baking sprees. Abetted by her daughter, she now embraced the role of fashionista. From her deck, built by her son Tom, she savored her books, tea and much loved garden. In her retirement years she explored Cape Breton's restaurants with her side-kick Carol. She followed sports with son Ron, cheering from Tom Henke and Al MacInnis, but her heart belonged to Gordie Howe. She delighted us in her final years with her quick wit and sassy observations. Her favourite songs were now sung (on request) by son Mike. Her surviving children remain grateful for the gifts she imparted; a passion for reading and learning, top notch seamstress skills, a tiller's touch, a solid work ethic and especially a family folk lore second to none. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Online condolences may be made at twcurry.com. ********************************* Kathy 'Kate' (MacKenzie) MacDonald Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Passed Away On: 15/04/2011 Kathy 'Kate' (MacKenzie) MacDonald passed away peacefully Friday, April 17, 2011, surrounded by family at the Sault Area Hospital. Beloved wife of Paul MacDonald and loving mother of Meaghan MacDonald. Kathy bravely fought multiple sclerosis for 25 years. Born in New Waterford, Kathy was the daughter of Neil and Charlotte MacKenzie and the sister of Laurie (Jacques) Boucher, Antigonish. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Kathy was a proud Cape Bretoner and known for her sharp wit and keen sense of humour. Kathy's heart always belonged to Cape Breton. A funeral service will be held in June under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, N.S., 862-7500. ************************************ Violet Marshall Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 16/04/2011 16Violet Marshall, 89, of Sydney passed away peacefully Saturday, April 16, 2011, in the Cove Guest Home, where she resided for the past several years. She was formerly from Margaret Street, Sydney. Born in 1922 in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Tucker. She worked for many years at Vogue Theater as a cashier until her retirement in 1995. Loving and caring mother of Marilyn (George) Peters, Mira, Norma (Angus) Lamont, Miramichi, N.B.; one son, David (Debbie), Sydney River; grandchildren, Scott and Lisa Peters, Christopher, Jason, Jonathan Lamont, Allan and Brittany Marshall; six great-grandchildren; her only brother, Walter (Marg) Tucker, Whitney Pier; and many nieces, nephews. Violet was predeceased by her husband, Cyril Norman. Visitation will be held Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will take place Wednesday, April 20 at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Laura McCue officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank the staff of the Cove Guest Home 'Creative Care and Skylight' for the special care she received. Memorial donations may be made to the Cove Guest Home or the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. ************************************** Adrian Bernard Bates Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Sydney River, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 16/04/2011 Adrian Bernard Bates of Sydney River passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at the Cape Breton Regional hospital. Born in Sydney, N.S., he was a son of the late John and Beatrice (Peters) Bates of Whitney Pier. Adrian is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Florence (Williams). He was always proud to talk about his family and will be sorely missed by his nine surviving children, 33 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Adrian is survived by sons, Bernie (Gail) Oshawa, Ont., Kenny (Jean), Sydney River, N.S., Paul (Pearl), Oshawa, Ont., Don (Muriel), Port Hope, Ont., Brian (Sue Anne), Upper Sackville, N.S.; and daughters, Linda (Kevin) Costello, Erin, Ont., Karen (Leonard) LeLievre, Oshawa, Ont., Julie (Terry) LeLievre, Coxheath, N.S., Priscella (James) Matheson, Heatherton, N.S. He is also survived by brother, Ivan (Florence), Sydney, N.S. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his son Vincie, brother, Art, Mike, and Harold, sisters, Bernette Dye, Faustina Harriet, Clare Burt, Mamie Hanrahan and Florence Chaisson. Adrian proudly served his country from September 1943 - September 1946. In the Second World War he served in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany as a member of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. He was a bricklayer by trade and worked on many projects including the Sydney River Fire Station, Port Hawkesbury Hospital residence, Port Hawkesbury High School, Alexander Graham Bell Museum, St Rita's Hospital, Sydney City Hospital, CN Port aux Basques ferry terminal, and the original Our Lady of Fatima Church, where he had been a member ever since. He worked as a bricklayer at the Sydney steel plant for many years and built many fireplaces and chimneys in the Cape Breton area. He was also a member of the original Sydney River Volunteer Fire Department. In his later years he was an active member of Spanish River Seniors Club and the Cape Breton Seniors Council. He received an appreciation award for 15 years of voluntary service for Meals on Wheels. In 2002 he was awarded the Remarkable Seniors Award at the Seniors' 50 + Expo in Halifax for community involvement. Adrian was a member of Branch 151 East Bay Legion and served as the sergeant at arms for 15 years. He loved to spend time with family and friends, always ready for a friendly game of cards. The family would like to express our deepest appreciation for the excellent support and care provided by the staff at the Coronary Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 19 in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20 in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fr. Will MacPherson officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at twcurry.com. ************************************* Neil F. Lively Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 15/04/2011 It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Neil Lively, on Friday, April 15, 2011. Born in Sydney he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Hayes) Lively. Neil was a family man, he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman, he took every opportunity to be with his children in the woods. Neil was a great father, brother and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Neil is survived by his children, Tamara (Neil Walker), A.J. (Jillian Nicholson), Bryanna (Timothy Hutt), the mother of his children, Karen Ayre; his pride and joy his grandchildren, Tristian, Kiaya, and Coby. He is also survived by his sisters, Sadie 'Cibbs' (Jerry) MacMullin, Mary-Ann (Gary) Morrison, Rachelle (Michael) Ferrar, Florence Lewis (Gloria); brothers, Benny (Jane), Michael, and Sam; sister-in-law, Rose Lively; friend, Tracey King; her sons, Lyndon and Logan as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Neil was predeceased by his brother, Joseph. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held today (Monday, April 18) at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial mass will take place 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 19 at Immaculate Heart Church, Mira Road, with Fr. Conrad Edwards officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ************************************** Cyril Edward Rendell Born In: Mill Creek, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 22/10/1921 Passed Away In: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 15/04/2011 With great sadness, the family of Cyril Rendell announce his death which occurred Friday, April 15, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital. Born Oct. 22, 1921, in Mill Creek, Cyril was the son of the late John and Emma (Shinners) Rendell. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary Theresa (Gordon) Rendell; his children, Elizabeth 'Betty' Boudreau (Leslie), Dartmouth, Ruth White (Jack), Groves Point, Edward Rendell (Carol), Groves Point, Sandra Rendell (John Coady), Charlottetown, Daryl Rendell (Linda), New Harris; his grandchildren, Cyril Boudreau, Therese MacKinnon, Jennifer and Christopher White, Jody and Jillian Rendell, Doug and Sarah Jane MacDonald, David, Michelle and Heather Rendell; eight great-grandchildren; also by brothers, Lloyd (Etta), Joseph and David (Judy). Cyril was predeceased by sisters, Ruth (Urban Smythe), and May (Percy MacGillivary), and brothers, Elric (Marion), Martin Albert and John. Following his employment as a miner with the Bras d'Or Coal Company, Cyril, with Mary as his partner, established the Rendell Family Farm in Mill Creek. He was subsequently employed as a regional sales representative with Maritime Coop and was instrumental in forming the Maritime Farmers Coop, Keltic Drive, Sydney. Cyril enjoyed assisting other farmers as his work took him from Antigonish to St. John's, visiting family farms. While farming was his main passion, moose-hunting was a close second. His interests included playing cards and cooking with and for Mary and family and friends. Cyril also loved to tell stories and had a way of doing so that made you laugh as he recounted their adventures during their 70 years together. The family would like to thank the medical and nursing staff of the Northside General Hospital and all emergency responders for their exemplary professionalism, compassion and care. In accordance with his wishes there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place with burial to follow at a later date. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m. St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Bras d'Or, with Fr. Peter McLeod officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. All are welcome. Arrangements are under the direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Donations in memory of Cyril may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Canadian Cancer Society. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca. *************************************** John A. McKay Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: New Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 14/04/2011 It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of John A. McKay, 73, of Daley Road, New Victoria, on April 14, 2011, at home. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Francis and Mary (McKay) Brown. John was employed in the maintenance department with the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board for over 30 years, working mainly at St. Joseph School in New Victoria. He was a member of the former St. Joseph Church in New Victoria, currently the Parish Church of St. Leonard. John enjoyed going for drives and spending time with close friends whom he greatly appreciated. Surviving are brother, Adrian (Alida) Brown, Campbellton, N.B.; sisters, Violet Gillis, New Victoria, Annie Mae Wilson, Toronto. Besides his parents, John was predeceased by brothers, Sylvester and Danny, sister, Florence MacDonald. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration for John will be held Wednesday, April 20 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, New Victoria, with a luncheon to follow at St. Leonard's Parish Hall, Convent Street, New Waterford. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ************************************* Neil Francis MacLennan Born In: Benacadie, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Benacadie, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 16/04/2011 It is with great sadness that we, the family of Neil Francis MacLennan announce his passing on April 16, 2011, at the Veteran's Wing of Harbour View Hospital, Sydney Mines. Born in Benacadie, he was the son of the late John and Christena (MacNeil) MacLennan. Neil worked at the steel plant for many years until his retirement. He lived with his family in his much loved Benacadie until ill health brought him to Sydney in 2007. Dad was an avid fisherman and spent many hours fishing the Benacadie River. A true Cape Bretoner, he loved the Scottish music and enjoyed the dances. He was a member of the Cape Breton Gaelic Society. He was also a member of the AA society for over 59 years. Dad was a veteran of the Second World War serving in #1 Company Canadian Forestry Corps. While overseas he served in England, France, Belgium and Germany. He spent six months in the American 1st Army, on loan. Neil is survived by daughters, Rodena (Hector) MacDonald, Sydney River, Leona (David) Fraser, Ontario, Jeanette (Donnie) Gordon, Dartmouth; sons, Bernie, China, John and Cecil, Benacadie; seven grandchildren, Ken and Kyle MacNeil, Rodney and Janet Lynn Fraser, Neil, Alison, and Ainsley Gordon; as well as six great-grandchildren, Caitlyn Phillips, Emerson, Finley, Mila and Clara MacNeil and Rachel Fraser. He is also survived by sisters, Mary Elizabeth Gillis, Glace Bay, Theresa Gills, Sydney; and brother, Dan (Isabelle), Benacadie. Neil was predeceased by his wife, Aggie, son-in-law, Melvin MacNeil, sisters, Mary Anne, Josephine, Kaye, brothers, Angus Dan, Malcolm, Alex, Jackie, Mick, Angus 'Iah' and Alex in infancy. Visitation will take place at St. Barra Church, Christmas Island, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 19. Funeral mass will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 at St. Barra Church. Interment to follow in church cemetery. Thank you to the staff of the Renal Dialysis Unit for all your care, compassion and friendship shown to Dad while in your care over the years, also to Harbour View Veteran's Facility for your caring manner shown to dad during his time with you. You are all very special people. God bless you. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com ************************************** Mary Patricia Doucette Passed Away In: Bridgeport/Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 27/03/2011 Mary Doucette, 60, formerly of Bridgeport, and a resident of Glace Bay who passed away March 27, 2011, will have visitation 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20 at Immaculate Conception Church, Bridgeport. Interment will held in the parish cemetery. A luncheon will follow in the church hall. Mary's full obituary may be viewed by visiting www.vjmcgillivray.ca. *************************************** William Joseph O'Neil Born In: Bateston, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 04/08/1939 Passed Away In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 15/04/2011 Bill O'Neil, 71, of Sydney passed away April 15, 2011, at home. Born in Bateston he was a son of the late Vincent and Eileen (MacDougall) O'Neil. Bill spent 23 years in the Royal Canadian Armed Forces serving in various units across Canada, and a three-year tour in Ramstein Germany. He was a beloved school bus driver for 22 years until retirement. Bill, (or 'Trapper' as known to some) will be remembered for his love of country music, the love he had for his grandchildren, and for his love of watching the news and sports. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, the former Nancy Foote; sons, Glen, Sydney, Rick (Mary), Kitchener, and Kevin (Christine), North Carolina; daughters, Catherine Callaghan, Richmond Hill, and Maureen (Shane) MacAdam, Sydney. He is also survived by sisters, Regina, Eileen, Jeanette (Aubrey) and Patricia (Bill); one brother, Anthony (Jane); nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his son, William in infancy in Germany, his sister, Beverly, his son-in-law, Mark and his brother-in-law, 'Bud' Gillis. There will be no visitation; a memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to the Cancer Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Online condolences may be made at twcurry.com. ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org