Cape Breton Deaths April 07, 2011 Thursday There are 10 obituaries published for today. John Pierre Anastasia MacNeil (Borden) Helen Reid Kathleen (Bonaparte) MacLean Josephine MacLean Adaire Penney Mary Boone Marion Dawson Bessie Hollingsworth Pearl McDonald ******************************************************************************************************* John Pierre Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 05/04/2011 On Tuesday, April 5, 2011, John Ernest Pierre passed away peacefully after a brief hospitalization, following a long, courageous battle with leukemia. Born in Sydney in 1930, he was the son of the late Archibald and Catherine Pierre. He was a former employee of the City of Sydney Works Department until his retirement in 1993. Previously residing on Prince Street he lived with his daughter, Susan on Horne's Road, since the death of his loving wife, Margaret in 1996. John was a quiet, gentle man who was very easy-going and well loved by all who knew him. He was an avid bowler and a member of many leagues over the years. He was quite often awarded prizes, not only for his bowling skills, but for his good sportsmanship. He loved to tease, and was often on the receiving end as well as the giving end of many gag gifts. His passion for playing cards was evident, whether it was a friendly game at home, or a more serious one of tarabish or 45s, organized by various community groups. His saying was "win a lot, lose a few" Surviving are his seven children, Bob (Wendy), Dutch Brook, Charlie (Lena), Ball's Creek, Cathy (Alan) Coombs, Winnipeg, Susan (late Michael) Holland, Horne's Road., Rita, Horne's Road, Wayne (Maxine), Mira, Patricia (Clarence) Mollons, Sydney and a very close family friend, his "other daughter", Eileen (Steven) Gillis. He also survived by his 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Also left to mourn are his brothers, Joe and Archie and his sister, Reccie (Bill) Appleton. He will also be dearly missed by his companion for the past number of years, Mary Leonard; as well as Joann Larade and Mary Campbell, who prepared and served his breakfast, just the way he liked it, and became very dear friends to him. John will be truly missed by many friends, nieces, nephews, in-laws and other extended family. Besides his parents and wife, John was predeceased by his brothers, Scotty and Roddy and his sisters, Greta, Betty and Eileen and son in-law, Michael. Visitation will take place Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, April 8, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Forrest Haven Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of ********************************* Anastasia MacNeil (Borden) Born In: Donkin, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 06/04/2011 Anastasia (Borden) MacNeil, born in Donkin in 1909, passed away gently Wednesday morning at home. Her 101 years were dedicated to the principles of a sound mind and a sound body and the education of the young. She was predeceased by her husband John Angus; by her parents James and Anastasia (Prendergast) Borden; by sisters Agatha, Monica and Mary; by her brothers, Gussie, Jamie, Tom, Bernard, Robert, Bill and Wilfred and by grandchildren Anne Monica and Michael. She is survived by daughters Mary B. and Jane; by sons John, Angus, Neil, Wilfred and Kenzie and by 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place with no visitation at her request. A memorial mass in her honour and interment will be held at Sacred Heart Parish in Johnstown this summer followed by a celebration ceilidh at Mary B.'s cottage. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of... ********************************* Helen Reid Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 05/04/2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Reid on Tuesday April 5, 2011 in the An Cala Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in North Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Reid of Sydney. Helen was a hairdresser by trade. She enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her family. Helen was a proud graduate of the Culinary Arts Program at NSCC Marconi Campus. Helen sold baked goods and chocolate from her home. She was survived by her friend and father of her children Robert 'Snootter' Leyte; her three children, whom she loved dearly, Ashley, Robert and Gregory Leyte; her sister, Marion MacLellan (Darrell Tobin); brothers, Gordon Reid (Joyce Paul), Manning Reid; brother-in-law Angus; and mother-in-law Sylvia Leyte. Among many cousins, nieces and nephews, she will be especially missed by cousins, who spent numerous hours with her, Lorraine, Ann, Cathy and Elaine. She was predeceased by her brother, Billy Reid. Visitation will take place at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, on Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care in memory of Helen. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the An Cala Unit, Palliative Care for their care and compassion toward Helen. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of ************************************ Kathleen (Bonaparte) MacLean Born In: MacKinnon's Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Ottawa Brook, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 05/04/2011 It is with sadness and deep regret that we the family announce the passing of our mother, Kathleen MacLean, at the Northside Community Guest Home on April 5, 2011, with her family by her side. Born in MacKinnon's Harbour, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mombourquette) Bonaparte. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Mission, MacKinnons Harbour. Mom is survived by her companion, Leo Maclean; son, Leonard (Cathy), Chicago; daughters, Mae (John Angus) Matheson, Little Narrows, Ann (Brian) Whittleton Edmonton, Marguerite (Duncan) MacNeil MacKinnon's Harbour, Sadie (Charles) MacDonald, Ottawa Brook. She will be sadly missed by her 11 grandchildren, Tabitha, Byron, Donna, Melissa, Sue-Ann, Lenise, Brendan, Patty, Charlene, Julie and Alicia; her 15 great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Michael (Shortie) MacNeil and many nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard; grandson, Leonard Matheson; sisters, Anna Baily, Bertha MacLeod, Rita MacInnis, Cecelia MacNeil, Nora Gagne, Annie MacNeil; brothers, Charlie, Felix, Abe, Leo and a brother in infancy; also by several brothers and sisters-in-law. Mom worked at the Highland Village Museum, as an interpreter, where she made many friends and will be fondly remembered for her quick wit and sense of humour. While at home mom enjoyed playing cards, doing puzzles and listening to fiddle music. She loved seeing her regular visitors, and truly enjoyed Gregory's biscuits. Mom also spent a lot of time with her special friend Darcy, with whom she shared many apples. The body is resting in St. Columba Church, lona on Saturday, April 9, 2011, with visitation hours 12:30-3:30p.m. The funeral will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2011, in St. Columba Church with Rev. Paul Abbass officiating. Burial in Sacred Heart Mission Cemetery, MacKinnon Harbour, N.S. The family would like to extend thanks and appreciation to the workers at the Northside Community Guest Home as well as to Dr. Hutchison. Arrangements under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. ********************************* Josephine MacLean Born In: St. Margaret's Village, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 20/04/1921 Passed Away In: Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 05/04/2011 Josephine died peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Born in St. Margaret's Village, Victoria County on April 20, 1921 she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Lena (Capstick) LaRusic. She graduated from Normal College in 1941 and later taught in Bay St. Lawrence, Dingwall, Ingonish and Washabuck. She was a founding member of the Home and School Association in Dingwall and Washabuck. In later years she worked at the Oyster Farm in Portage, Victoria County. She was a dedicated community member who gave generously of her time as a member of the Holy Rosary Altar Society and Washabuck Community Centre and was a member of the St. Columba Parish CWL. She was well known for her Scottish oatcakes and generous donation of baked goods to community events. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and taught sewing in the community for several years. She was awarded "Volunteer of the Year" in 1993. She was an avid card player and provider of many sets of homemade mittens and socks for her children and grandchildren. She rooted for the Blue Jays and was an avid fan of curling and golf. She is survived by seven daughters, Anne Chisholm, (John) Antigonish, Sandra Stevens (David), Cole Harbour, Alice MacLean (Bruce Campbell) Calgary, Martina MacLean (Michael Ervin) Calgary, Joanne Dalton (Andrew) Halifax, Theresa MacIsaac, (Anthony) Cole Harbour, Maureen MacLean May (Darrell) Chezzetecook and one son Jim (Sandra Sampson) Lower Sackville; two sisters Evelyn Lindsay, Antigonish, Theresa Turner, Neil's Harbour; brothers, Jim, Bay St. Lawrence, Ignatius, Montreal, and Joe, B.C.; 17 grandchildren, Donald (Kellie) & Julie Chisholm (Aly Mawji), Denise Stevens, Leslie and Daryl Campbell, Brendan Ervin, Kim Dabrowski (Dominik), Jennnifer, Leslie, Andrew and Patrick Dalton, Karl (Tara) Kyle and Daniel MacIsaac, Colin MacLean (Amy) and Cally and Cameron May and nine great-grandchildren Jayden & Lexie Stevens, Emily and Shelby Chisholm, Nahla Mawji, Hendryk and Arthur Dabrowski, Bronwyn MacIsaac and Charlotte MacLean. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph (Joe Red Rory) MacLean (1998); grandson Jeffrey Stevens (2002); sisters, Anne McEvoy, Mary Chenier, Rita MacDougall and Sister Patrice LaRusic CSM and brothers Emery, Tim and Tony. Arrangements have been entrusted to MacAskill's Funeral Home, Baddeck. Visitation is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, April 8 at Washabuck Community Centre. The funeral will be held at St. Columba Parish Church, Iona Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Paul Abbass officiating. Interment will take place in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Washabuck. Reception to follow in Washabuck Community Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations in Josie's memory may be made to the Holy Rosary Cemetery Fund, Washabuck Community Centre or charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to macaskillsfuneralhome@gmail.com. ************************************** Adaire Penney Born In: Sydney River, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Passed Away On: 31/03/2011 Adaire Elizabeth Penney passed away March 31, 2011. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Bert and Betty Penney. She is survived by daughters, Sasha, Powell River, B.C. and Tina, Port Hardy, B.C.; twin grandsons, Bryson and Brydon; sisters, Gerry, Yellowknife, N.W.T., Allana, Kelowna, B.C., Shauna (Keith), Victoria, B.C. and Tara, Sydney River, N.S.; by brothers, Ferenc (Nancy), Prince George, B.C., Bert (Cathie), Edmonton, Alta., Lee, Ponoka, Alta. and Blaine, Kelowna, B.C.; by nieces, Taral, Vanessa and Chloe and nephews, Michael (Jen), Shaun, Brendan and grand nephew, Quinn. Besides her parents, Adaire was predeceased by a nephew, Thomas Penney. Funeral was held from Holy Trinity Church, Spruce Grove, Alta. on April 6, 2011. ************************************** Mary Boone Born In: Newfoundland, Canada Born On: 04/04/1921 Passed Away In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 04/04/2011 It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our mother and grandmother, Mary Boone, who passed away at Seaview Manor, Glace Bay on Monday, April 4, 2011. Born in Newfoundland to the late Michael and Mary Louise (Snow) King, she lived all her life in Birch Grove. Mary was a lifetime member of MacKay Memorial United Church and was an active member of the UCW. She was also a member of the True Blue Lodge. Throughout her life she remained committed to her community, donating her time and talents to numerous organizations, charity events and social functions. Her greatest joys in life were walking, visits with friends and family, picking berries, Monday night bingo club and Saturday night bingo and playing the organ. Mary was well known for her molasses cookies, homemade dinner rolls and her wild strawberry jam. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her husband, Verne; daughter, Gail; brothers, Bob, Al, Bill and sisters, Dorothy, Julia and Hazel. Left to mourn are her daughter, Ferne; son, Roy (Elinor); grandson, Shea (Sherry); granddaughter, Sarah (Kevin); special great-granddaughter, Alli; sister, Laura and brothers, Edward and Elmer; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. Visitation for Mary Boone will be held at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay on Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. with funeral service to be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Patten Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Chris Matheson officiating. A reception will follow for family and friends in the Birch Grove Recreation Center. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Seaview Manor, Alzheimer's Society or charity of choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pattenfuneral.com. Special thanks to Laura, Barb, Joyce and the staff of Seaview Manor for their kindness and support during Mary's illness. ************************************** Marion Dawson Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 26/10/1952 Passed Away In: Canada Passed Away On: 03/03/2011 Marion Dawson Oct. 26, 1952-March 3, 2011 Kitchener, Ont./formerly of Sydney, N.S. It is with sadness that we regret to announce the untimely passing of a wonderful mother, sister and grandmother, Marion Dawson. Marion passed away peacefully at the Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, Ont. after a brief illness, with daughters Nancy and Jeanna at her side. Marion leaves behind her daughters Nancy (Jeff), and Jeanna, as well as her four grandchildren, Kayndra, Noah, Brady and Evan, who were the joy of her life. Marion also leaves behind her devoted sisters Ashlea (Andy), Margaret (Ron), and four brothers, Jim (Carolyn), Donald (Barb), Rick (Elizabeth), and Kenzie (Cindy). Marion was predeceased by her parents, Jim and Jean Dawson, and her special granddaughter Mariah in January 2011. A funeral service to celebrate Marion's life was held at Henry Walser Funeral Home, Kitchener, Ont. Donations to the Cancer Society or the Lutherwood Foundation, 285 Benjamin Road, Waterloo, Ont. N2J 3Z4, Attn: Marilyn Jacobi, may be made as expressions of sympathy. ***************************************** Bessie Hollingsworth Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 30/05/1923 Passed Away In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 06/04/2011 It is with great sadness that we, the family of Bessie Victoria Hollingsworth, announce her passing on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Born May 30, 1923 in Sydney Mines, she was a daughter of the late William and Ethel (Waye) Delaney. Bessie was a homemaker all of her life and would always give to others before herself. She is survived by daughters, June (George) Keeping, Ramea, Nfld., Donna (Norm) Purchase, St. Brendans, Nfld., Debbie (Weldon) Morrison, Calgary, Katie Shebid, Georgetown, Ont., Patti (Cecil) Power, Bras d 'Or, Ethel (Gordon) Walters, North Sydney, Lois, North Sydney; sons, Bill (Ann), London, Ont., Ronald (Marilyn), Sydney Mines, Robert, Kempt Head, Johnny, Alberta, Danny, London, Ont.; brother, Lewie, Northwest Territories; sisters-in-law, Freda Huggard, Welland, Ont. and Pat Delaney; 31 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John 'Googes' Henry in 1974; son, Sandy; brother, George Delaney. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 11 in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Mr. Cyril Keeping will officiate. A special thank you to the staff at Miners Manor and Celtic Court, Sydney Mines for the wonderful care and compassion shown to Bessie also to Dr. Kolsmith for all his care over the years. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army. Online condolences may be made at www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. "God find the softest pillow, To lay her head upon, Then place a kiss upon her cheek, And tell her who it's from, Put your arms around her, In a never ending hug, Tell her that we will miss her, And give her all our love. - Love always, your family." ***************************************** Pearl McDonald Born In: Lamaline, Newfoundland, Canada Born On: 03/05/1926 Passed Away In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 04/04/2011 It is with an aching in our hearts and an everlasting love that we the family of Pearl (Hillier) McDonald, of Emerald Street, North Sydney, announce her passing at the Northside General Hospital, on Monday, April 4, 2011. A loving Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Pearl was born in Lamaline, Nfld. on May 3, 1926. She, along with her parents and siblings emigrated to North Sydney in 1927. Pearl was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lucy (Crews) Hillier. She was a homemaker at heart and prior to her illness took great pride in her home and in providing a hot meal on the table for her family and anyone else who needed a good home-cooked meal. Her door was always open to the neighborhood kids who seized every opportunity to share a meal with her children. She was an inspiration to her family; strong, courageous, and the rock that we all leaned on. She had a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor. We will always remember her silliness and her laughter. Pearl is survived by her loving children: Paula, Paulette, and Sheri (Leo) at home, who devoted the past few years of their lives to Mom's full-time care; Amelia (Dougie) Chisholm, Sydney Mines; Lucy (Kevin) Miller, Big Bras d'Or; Doug (Donna), North Sydney; Colin (Jane) Cleveland, NS; Pat, Florence; Sandy (Linda) Port Hawkesbury; Blair (Romaine) Sydney Mines; daughters-in-law, Debbie, North Sydney and Shirley McDonald, Millville; son-in-law, Rick Simm, Florence; special grand-daughter, Emily, at home; sisters, Mary (Mim) Bragg, Lyn (Bob) Ballam, Sharon (Hector) Lantz, all of North Sydney, Lillian (Bob) Dolomont, Aylesford, NS; brothers, Howard 'Nipper' (Betty), Ernie (Betty), Joe (Pearl) all of North Sydney, Alex (Millie), Big Bras d'Or; grandchildren, Kim, Kent, Aimee, Stacey, Krista, Rick, Joey, Lisa, Tara, Colin, Rhonda, R.P., Mark, Kelsey, Tanya, Meagan, Allison, Stephen, Jordan and Emily; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, who celebrated 75 years of marriage in 1995, prior to her Mother's death in 1996, followed by her father's death in 1998. She was also predeceased by her loving daughter, Dale (Rick) Simm in 2001; her sons, David (Debbie) in 1995; John in 1964; also by sisters, Cora in infancy, Meta (Maurice) Casey, Daisy (Eddie Noble) (Jimmy Donovan); brothers, Clyde and Maurice in infancy; special nephew, Erin Ballam and his foster brother Robert who died tragically in 1989. In following her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A mass of Christian burial will take place at St. Joseph Church, Archibald Ave., North Sydney, on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 10 a.m., with Rev. Jake Andrea officiating. Burial to take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Mom's life, to be held in the basement of St. Joseph Church, immediately following the mass. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com "We will cherish her memory for the remainder of our days!" ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org