Cape Breton Deaths January 18, 2011 Tuesday There are 7 obituaries published for today. Wilhelmina Edelenbos Doris 'Katie' (Jones) MacDonald Mary 'Helena' MacNeil Evelene Needham Amedee 'Bud' Boudreau Donald Luckie Alexander B. Bates ******************************************************************************************************* Wilhelmina Edelenbos Born in: Amersfoort, Netherlands Born on: 11/04/1918 Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 14/01/2011 Wilhelmina Edelenbos of Sydney, N.S., formerly of Elginwood LTC in Richmond Hill, Ont., died peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011. She was 92 years old. Wilhelmina was born April 11, 1918, in Amersfoort, Netherlands, to Gerarda and Gijsbertus Brandsen, the eighth of 11 siblings. On March 3, 1943, during the Second World War, she married Marinus (Martin) Edelenbos in Amersfoort and enjoyed a 43-year marriage with him until his passing in 1986. Wilhelmina and Martin moved their family to Canada in 1960 and returned to Holland in 1962. After two years they resettled in Toronto, Canada, where they lived until Martin passed away. Wilhelmina 'Mia' enjoyed sports including handball as a young girl, knitting and sewing, playing cards, travelling and the outdoors. She endured the war including a period during which her husband was a prisoner of war and they managed to start a family at a time of wartime famine in the Netherlands. She often recalled with humour the happy times she shared with her siblings. She leaves behind her dear younger sister, Riek Kreijne, Amersfoort, Netherlands; three sons, Ben, Sydney, Gerard, Belle Ewart, Ont., and Martin, Dockyard, Bermuda; five grandchildren, Martin, Carol, Glen, Tanya and Sean; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Family and friends will be invited to a service in celebration of Wilhelmina's life planned for this summer. The family can be contacted at ben.edelenbos@hotmail.com, edbos@rogers.com and martin.edelenbos@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to your local Parkinson's Disease foundation. ********************************* Doris 'Katie' (Jones) MacDonald Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Tower Road, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 16/01/2011 It is with profound regret that we announce the death of our precious mother, Katie MacDonald of Tower Road on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011. Katie was born at the Glace Bay Hospital and resided in the small adjoining community of Tower Road. She was the last surviving child of the late James and Violet (Aston) Jones. Katie was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay. A loving, caring and generous woman, Katie was most happy surrounded by her family and friends. Indeed, often, there was no distinction; for all enjoyed her special ability to make everyone around her feel important and cared for. Perhaps her biggest gift was as a "listener." What was told to her in confidence never was heard from her mouth. She was a comfort to many because of this. Cooking and baking for others was her pastime. When you visited Katie, you never left empty-handed. Besides her parents, Katie was predeceased by her devoted husband, William MacDonald in 1975. She is survived by her three daughters, Linda (Jude Aucoin), Fall River, N.S., Betty Lou (Victor Spencer), Tower Road, Kelly and Kelly's daughter, Brie Ann (Joey Gouthro), whom she helped raise, at home. Katie is also survived by five other grandchildren who all visited her as often as possible, Andre Aucoin, Sackville, N.S., Chere (Earl Deveau), Eastern Passage, N.S., and Bette Lou, Westmount, Lisa Spencer, Oshawa, Ont., Andrea (Conrad Stewart), Glace Bay. Katie has eight great-grandchildren, William, Rhys and Benjamin Aucoin, Payton and Nicholas Deveau, Breton and Rowan Spencer-Chang, Alexis Stewart. As much as they loved to visit Great Ma, she loved them more. Hers were the ties that bound all of us to "home." She also had numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, all special to her and always welcome. She enjoyed a lifelong affection and attraction for all children and animals. They always knew they were safe with her. Family was important to Katie, who outlived all her siblings, John, Fred, Arthur, Roderick, Leslie, James, Florence Carlson, Olive Mugford, Adelaide, Ella MacNeil and Nellie Slattery. She is survived by sisters-in-law, who quickly became honorary sisters, Margaret Holman and Ruth MacLeod, both of Tower Road. Katie owned and operated a successful small grocery business during her younger years, carrying on the family's legacy when her mother moved to Ontario. She closed the doors of this business, where her friend, Kay MacInnis, RN, said she was the community's counsellor" for all those years, just before the birth of her youngest daughter, Kelly. Visitation for Katie MacDonald will be held Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay, with Rev. Judi Phillips officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will be at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. Online condolences to the MacDonald family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. *********************************** Mary 'Helena' MacNeil Born in: Christmas Island, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Christmas Island/Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 16/01/2011 Peacefully, surrounded by the people who loved her, with great sadness and heavy hearts, we regret the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and loving wife, Mary Helena MacNeil on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011. Born in her own little heaven of Earth, Christmas Island, she was the daughter of the late Hector J. MacNeil and Annie (Gillis). Mom is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 58 years, John Hector MacNeil; her beloved three daughters, Doris (Jim) MacDonald, Sydney, Anne (at home) and Florence, Sydney. Nanny is also fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Laura (Ron), J.R. (Kelly), John (Danielle) and Mark (Jannine) and as 'Old Nana' by her great-grandchildren, Lena, Brady, Makayla, Riley, Connor, Cole, Isabella, Rory and Joshua and Samantha (extended). As a sister, she will be forever loved by Margaret (late Gilbert) Shaw and Jean (Joe) MacLean, both of Dartmouth. Patiently awaiting her in heaven are sisters, Mary, Kaye, Ceceilia, Tina and her brothers, John and Hughie, as well as three siblings in infancy. A devout Catholic, she was a 36-year member of the CWL at St. Theresa parish and a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion branch 138. She was an avid card player (tarabish and 45s) and a member of the Sydney Pensioners Club and Club 55. All who knew mom, knew her love for life. With eyes that sparkled even when she wasn't smiling, all who walked through her door were treated like family. She lovingly touched everyone's heart she met. This was why she would not tarnish the end of her life with a lengthy battle with cancer, passing with poise and grace at home, on her terms. Often known for her sense of humour and her strong belief in the closeness of family and loved ones, Helena will forever be remembered as friend and mother to all she embraced. Visitation for the late Mrs. MacNeil will take place Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Church with Rev. Jim Oliver officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Cape Breton Palliative Care Society or a charity of your choice. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com. There's magic in a mother's touch and sunshine in her smile, There's love in everything she does to make our lives worthwhile, We can find both hope and courage just by looking in her eyes, Her laughter is a source of joy her words are worm and wise, There is a kindness and compassion to be found in her embrace, And we see the light of heaven shining from our Mother's face. ************************************ Evelene Needham Passed away in: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Passed away on: 06/01/2011 The death of Evelene (Mercer) Needham occurred Jan. 6, 2011 in Hamilton, Ont. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Annetta Mercer of Sydney, N.S. She was predeceased by her husband, Vance; son, Tom (Stella); seven brothers and three sisters. Surviving is her son, Bill Needham (Linda); daughters, Jo Anne Rhu (Mark), Debbie Benincasa (Sam); nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sister, Helen Crooks, Sydney. A funeral service was held in Buchanan Park Methodist Church, Jan. 9, 2011, conducted by her grandnephew, Rev. Steven Feather. Interment service was held Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 in London. ************************************ Amedee 'Bud' Boudreau Passed away on: 13/01/2011 It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend on Jan. 13, 2011. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy; daughters, Alana (Darryl), Lisa (Wade), Joni (Steven); grandchildren, Kearra, Mitchell, Brandon and Noah; brothers, Wayne (Mary), Ronnie (Monica), Brian and Kevin (Corrine); sisters, Rose Reid, Yvonne (Arthur) and Sharon, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Nettie and Amedee; brother-in-law, Bob Reid and numerous aunts and uncles. Bud's memory will be lived on through his grandchildren and fond memories will be shared with his granddaughter on the way. Memorial tributes in his name may be made to the Lung Association. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or at 10:30 a.m. On Jan. 22, 2011. "In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away, Our hearts were almost broken, You fought so hard to stay. But when we saw you sleeping, So peaceful, free from pain, We could not wish you back To suffer that again." ************************************* Donald Luckie Born on: 18/08/1943 Passed away in: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 15/01/2011 Donald Luckie, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 15, 2011. He was the only child of the late Bertram and Margaret (Cowie) Luckie, of Montreal, Quebec. Donald served with the Navy from 1962 to 1965 and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128, Whitney Pier. He was employed with Michelin Tires Canada Ltd. (Granton) and retired with 35 years of service. Donald was also a member of St. Alban's Church, Whitney Pier. Donald is survived by his wife, Adeline (Prosser); son, Donald (Susan), Saint John, N.B.; daughters, Michelle (Brian) Taylor, Sydney and Barbara, Dartmouth. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Donald, Michael, Alexander, Meghan, Mikayla, Kara-Lynn and Jillian. He was predeceased by two grandchildren, Brian and Briana Taylor. There will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Jan.19, 2011, at 11 a.m. at St Alban's Church, with Archdeacon Brenda Drake officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to St Alban's Church or a charity of one's choice. "And, just at that moment, when someone at my side says 'He is gone,' there are others who are watching him come... And others voices take up a glad shout 'here he comes, he has arrived'." Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. ************************************************* Alexander B. Bates 76, Bateston It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Alex Bates, Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a brief illness. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Maina-Dieu. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 20 in Immaculate Conception Church with Fr. Patrick O'Neill officiating. Complete obituary will be in Wednesday's edition of the Post. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of ... Chant's Funeral Homes. ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org