Cape Breton Deaths January 20, 2011 Thursday There are 6 obituaries published for today. Roy W. Rice Olga Marion 'Ollie' Alexander Rose Roberts Shannon Kelly MacRae Cyril Wadden Gordon Horne ******************************************************************************************************* Roy W. Rice Born on: 22/02/1925 Passed away in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 17/01/2011 In loving memory and will be sadly missed by son, Garfield Rice; daughters, Rose Rice, Mary Long, Brenda Hynes and brothers, Thomas Rice and Albert Rice; sister, Dorothy Theriault; grandchildren, Willena Iannetti, Amanda Long, Michael Rice, Kevin Silver, Tina Hynes; great-grandchildren, Thomas Iannetti, Kayla Ianetti, Pearl Hynes and Luke Silver. Besides his parents, Weston and Ellen Matilda (Boutilier) Rice, he was predeceased by his wife, Rose Elizabeth (Alywar), son, Arthur Rice, brother, Lewis Rice, sister, Nellie Pero, Alder Point, granddaughter, Marsha Hynes, great-granddaughter, Kaitland Iannetti. God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. Visitation will take place at Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, from Trinity Anglican Church, Sydney Mines, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Peter Rafuse officiating with burial at a later date in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. ********************************* Olga Marion 'Ollie' Alexander Born in: Vernon, British Columbia, Canada Born on: 29/07/1933 Passed away in: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Passed away on: 17/01/2011 Peacefully at home on Jan. 17, 2011. Born July 29, 1933, in Vernon, B.C. to Peter and Katherine (Shumsky) Mazur, she was raised in Coldstream and Kelowna, B.C. She joined the RCAF in 1954 and was later stationed in Metz, France for three years. Upon returning in 1959 she met her future husband Vincent Joseph Alexander of Sydney, N.S. where both were stationed at RCAF Base St. Hubert, PQ. Upon leaving the Air Force, they were married and made their home in Downsview, later moving to Brampton in 1963. She leaves a son, Ed of Etobicoke; a daughter, Corinne and a grandson, Zachary of Brampton. She was predeceased by her husband Vincent after 41 years of marriage, by a younger brother Sgt. Larry (Helen) Mazur, RCMP, of Vancouver. She leaves two sisters Mrs Sharon (Joe) Burkart of Vancouver, and Mrs. Susan Falle, of Scarborough; and a brother, Mr. Stan (Sylvia) Mazur of Kelowna, B.C. She also leaves many nieces and nephews across Canada and a niece in the USA. She was predeceased by her parents and her in-laws, Edward and Bertha Alexander of Sydney, N.S. A special thanks is owed to Eldersafe staff and Michelle at the CCAC. Family and Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home 'Brampton Chapel', 52 Main St. South (Hwy 10), Brampton on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery. Visit the Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com. *********************************** Rose Roberts Passed away in: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada Passed away on: 15/01/2011 Peacefully at the St. Catharines General Hospital on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, in her 82d year. Rose Anne Roberts (nee MacDonald), beloved wife of the late George Roberts. Loving mother of Wilfred Seward (Marie), Rose Cameron, Joe Seward, Susan (Johnny Rose), Marg (Galen Nutbrown), Gail (Steve Watts), John Seward (Judy), Gary Seward (Debbie), Rose (Reg Francis), Cathy (Lionel Vielenuve). Loving grandmother of 27 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by her brothers, sisters, cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a daughter, Margaret and by her sons, Gerard and Gary. Specially remembered by Rosie Roberts and her daughter, Hailey, who took care of Grandma. Friends called at the Patrick J. Darte Funeral Chapel, 39 Court St., St. Catharines Ont. (905-685-6584)m Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday Jan. 19, 2011, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church, 272 Vine St., St. Catharines, Ont., Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 at 11 a.m. The Rite of Committal to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Vigil prayers will be celebrated at the funeral home on Wednesday afternoon Jan. 19, 2011, at 3 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. ************************************ Shannon Kelly MacRae Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 16/01/2011 On Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, Shannon Kelly MacRae, at the age of 20, suddenly passed away in Sydney, Cape Breton. A lover of life, inherently joyful and a friend to all, Shannon lived her life with magnetic effervescence. She is survived by her partner, Jordan Petterson; her parents, Donnie and Margie (Crowdis) MacRae; her grandmother, Sadie Crowdis; her mother-in-law, Thelma Kehoe; father-in-law, Carl Petterson; her siblings, Maria (Preston), DJ, Gwen (Jeff) and sister-in-law, Victoria; her nieces, Isla and Catherine and her nephew, Thomas; her pets, Chaos, Harmony, Diesel, Hubert, Zongi and her budgie, as well as extended family and friends, too many to mention. A private funeral service for family will be held on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, officiated by Rev. Karen Lynch Following the service, family invites all to join them in a celebration of her life at the Middle River Community Hall from 3-6 p.m. In honour of her love for animals, family asks that a donation in Shannon's name be made to your local animal shelter. Arrangements are made under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck, N.S. ************************************* Cyril Wadden Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Port Morien, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 18/01/2011 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Cyril Clarke Wadden of Port Morien. Cyril passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 at the Glace Bay Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving wife, Gail at his side. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Charles Worrell and Norma (Kennedy) Wadden. Cyril was a self employed fisherman who loved the ocean and loved spending time on his boat, The Wild Goose. He is survived by his loving wife, Gail; his daughter, Krista (Matthew Boone), Calgary, Alta. and his son, Justin, Port Morien. He is also survived by aunts, Valerie (Buddy) Wadden, Beryl (Art) Smart; cousin and dear friend, Ray Wadden and also by his very close friend, Greg (Laura) Thomas. Also left to mourn are sisters-in-law, Theresa, Debbie, Marlene (Johnny) Simms; brother-in-law, Charlie (Kim) Thomas; father-in-law, Bernie Thomas and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, George Andrew in infancy and by his grandparents, Cyril and Lily Mae Kennedy and George and Elva Wadden. Visitation for Cyril will be held on Saturday, Jan. 22 at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay from 12- 2 p.m. with funeral to follow in Patten Chapel with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Interment will be in Christ Church Cemetery, South Head at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society, The Lodge That Gives, Halifax or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com. *************************************** Gordon Horne Born in: Albert Bridge, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 18/01/2011 Gordon Elliott Horne, 87, of Kendall Street, Sydney, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Long Term Care Unit, Sydney. Born on Horne's Road, Albert Bridge, Gordon was a son of the late Thomas and Beatrice (Tutty) Horne. He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church with close ties to Union Presbyterian Church, Mira Ferry, where he attended in his early years. Gordon retired from First United Church where he was employed as caretaker for over 30 years. On his own time, he carried out many similar duties for friends and neighbors. He took great pride in his work and enjoyed being of service to others. Gordon is survived by his brother, Levi (Jenny), Meadows Road; sister-in-law, Helen Horne; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Harriett MacIntyre and brothers, Allan Campbell, Albert Campbell and Kendall Horne. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Union Presbyterian Church on Friday 2 p.m., with Rev. Robert Lyle and Pastor Kevin Richardson officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org