Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Salem News, Salem, Massachusetts February 26, 2013 Peter L. MacIsaac Lynn - Mr. Peter Lawrence MacIsaac Sr., 91, died at home Sunday evening surrounded by members of his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Johan M. (Jamieson) MacIsaac, with whom he shared 56 blessed years of marriage. Born in Port Hood, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Allan and Sarah (MacNeil) MacIsaac. Mr. MacIsaac was a World War II veteran who served in the Canadian Army's Black Watch Regiment. He spent months in a Nazi prison camp after being shot and captured by German forces. He was liberated along with 261 Canadian prisoners of war shortly before VE Day. Mr. MacIsaac was employed for 35 years for General Motors in Framingham. He was a longtime communicant of St. Pius V Parish, where he was very active in many charitable organizations. He served as treasurer and secretary for the Holy Name Society and was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for many years. He was also a Eucharistic Minister who continued to deliver Communion to homebound parishioners well into his eighties. He was also a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus, Valladolid Council #70 and an active participant in Habitat for Humanity for over 15 years. Mr. MacIsaac served for many years as a volunteer at My Brother's Table in Lynn. Mr. MacIsaac was a proud member of the United Auto Workers, Local 422. He was also an avid Red Sox fan. In addition to his wife Johan, he leaves three sons, Peter Lawrence MacIsaac Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Lynn, John MacIsaac of Methuen, and Neil MacIsaac and his wife Sheila of Byfield, and three daughters, Monica Silvey and her husband Paul of Methuen, Mary Kalogeros and her husband Jim of Georgetown, and Anita Milka and her husband Bill of Rochester. He was also father of the late Johanna M. MacIsaac and "Papa" to 13 adoring grandchildren, five beautiful great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral will be held from the CUFFE-MCGINN FUNERAL HOME, 157 Maple St., Lynn, Friday at 11 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in Saint Pius V Church at 12 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Peter's memory may be sent to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Pius V Church, 215 Maple St., Lynn, MA 01904. For online memorial and guest book, please visit <http://www.cuffemcginn.com/>www.cuffemcginn.com. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Russon Brothers-Bountiful, Bountiful, Utah Gerald Harvey Ross MD March 30, 1948 - October 29, 2013 Dr. Gerald "Jerry" Ross passed away at home after a brief struggle with cancer. Jerry was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, to Henry and Norine Ross. In his youth, Jerry was chosen as the sole Canadian delegate to the "New York Herald Tribune World Youth Forum", an international gathering of student representatives from 30 countries. He obtained the rank of Queen Scout in the Boy Scouts in Canada, the Canadian equivalent of the Eagle Scout. Jerry obtained both a Bachelor of Science and a Doctorate of Medicine with distinction from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. He met his true love, Heather Marion Pollett on a blind date, set up by her cousins Graham and Bill, and married on August 15, 1970 (later sealed in the Bountiful Temple). After a long period of investigation, he joined the LDS Church in 1976. He practiced in Family Medicine in Canada and ran both an ER and an ICU until a personal connection directed him towards Environmental Medicine. He beca me the founding medical director of the Nova Scotia Environmental Medicine Clinic and worked at the Environmental Health Center in Dallas, Texas for 12 years. Jerry was appointed to many posts including President of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine for two terms. He authored or coauthored 29 publications and made over 80 medical and scientific presentations. Jerry and Heather moved to Utah in 1999 and although he was hampered by poor health, he was involved with the Meth-Cops project, testified as an expert witness in several cases and maintained an active role in his faith. He is survived by his beloved family and friends: his wife Heather, their two sons Graham (Stephanie) and Andrew, granddaughter Kennedy, brother Greg (Sandra), sister-in-law Anne Pollett (Morris Walker), brother -in- law Dr. Harry Pollett (Dr. J. Anne), special friends Marsha and Mike Rapuano, Joe Jordan, Diana and Dan Paxton, Leon Potter, and Marian and Dan Sellers. Jerry was constantly he lping people and loved golf, learning and his faith.A memorial service will be held at the Mueller Park Stake Center ,1800 E Mueller Park Road, Bountiful, UT. at 11:00 am. November 5th, 2013. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund or Operation Smile. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Hi Folks, The name of the cemetery at the end of this one SHOULD be: Vine Lake Cemetery. (The lake is singular, not plural, also.) I have a great-grand-aunt buried there. There is no "Pine Lakes" Cemetery in Medfield. George Sanborn Charlottetown ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol MacLean" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 5:16 PM Subject: [NS-CB] obit of.. GRAHAM, Daniel Hugh "Dan" - 81 yrs > Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL > ASSOCIATION > VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW > MEMBERS WELCOME > > David Russell Funeral Home, Lakeland, Florida > > DANIEL "DAN"HUGH GRAHAM, 81 LAKELAND - Mr. Daniel "Dan" Hugh Graham, > age 81 of Lakeland, passed away peacefully November 8, 2012 at his > home in Lakeland from Heart Failure. He was born November 4, 1931 at > Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada to Daniel and Elizabeth (MacDonald) > Graham. He attended school in Canada. In 1952 he moved with his wife > Dorothy to Walpole, Massachusetts. He was an Auto Body Technician in > Mass. He moved to Lakeland in 1972 and opened Dan's Auto Beauty Shop > actively working until his death. Dan has many, many friends and > loyal customers. He enjoyed golf, fishing and very active member of > the 2720 Club Lakeland, and Member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, > Lakeland. He is preceded in death by his parent's; three sisters, > Margaret, Annie, Mary Elizabeth; four brothers, John Angus, Bernard, > Duncan and Jackie. He is survived by two children, Brenda (James) > Roberts, Wrentham, MA and Daniel (Gail Anderson) Graham, Revere, MA; > two grandchildren, Jennifer Christine and Rachael Elizabeth both of > Walpole, MA. Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00AM Monday (today), > November 12, 2012 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Lakeland. > Visitation one hour prior at Church. Interment Pine Lakes Cemetery, > Medfield, Mass. > > submitted by almagorra <[email protected]> > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2014.0.4158 / Virus Database: 3615/6810 - Release Date: 11/05/13 >

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Stanton Funeral Home, Newton, Massachusetts Hazel Pearl Young April 30, 1916 - May 4, 2012 Hazel P. (Seaward) Young 96, passed away on May 4, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Lexington. Born in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia she was a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Instrumentation Laboratory. Wife of the late George Young. She is survived by her daughters: Carol Young of Nova Scotia and Sharon Compagnone of MA. Her grandchildren: Ross MacDonald of Nova Scotia, Heather Levecque of Toronto, Joy Johnson of Nova Scotia, Sandra Compagnone of Florida, Susan Brock of Maryland and Guy Compagnone of MA. Also survived by many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Graveside Service Monday May 7, 2012 at 10 A.M. in the Newton Cemetery, Walnut Street Newton Center, MA. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Joyce Funeral Home, Waltham, Massachusetts Charles D. Clarke January 13, 1925 - December 16, 2009 Ashby, Massachusetts Waltham - Mr. Charles D. 'Bud' Clarke, of Ashby, formerly of Waltham, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida. He was 84. Bud was born in Middle River, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia on January 13, 1925, a son of the late Daniel A. and Catherine (MacRae) Clarke. After finishing high school Bud earned his captain's papers to navigate inland waters in and around Cape Breton and became a ferry boat captain at an early age. He and his wife, Dolly K. 'Kaye' (Budge) Clarke, a one room schoolhouse teacher, were married on August 19, 1950 in Saint Andrew's Church in Neils Harbour, Nova Scotia. Bud and Kaye settled in New Campbellton, Nova Scotia after having lived a short time in Cape Dauphin. Bud is going to be remembered most for having spent more than fifty-nin e happy years with Kaye. They worked hard together and enjoyed life together . . . a simple life shared by family, friends, card games and board games. Bud was known as the family 'Scrabble' champion. Bud's work as a ferry boat captain in Cape Breton came to an end when the government built the Route 105 causeway bridge connecting the islands separated by the inland waters. In 1961 Bud and Kaye moved the family to Waltham where he became a truck driver for Lopez Trucking of Waltham where he worked until his retirement 22 years ago. After that, the couple spent many memorable and enjoyable summers at their cottage in Ashby and winters in Satellite Beach, along Florida's warm east coast. In addition to his wife, Bud leaves his children, Alfred J. 'A.J.' Clarke and his wife, Sandy, James G. Clarke and his wife, Kathy, Debra J. Auld and her husband, James, and Charles D. 'Boxer' Clarke and his wife, Judi, all of Waltham; his grandchildren, Jimmy, Danielle, Jill, Cassie, Kara and Travis Clarke, Laura, Elizabeth, Patricia, Abby and Julie Auld and Meghan Martin and her husband, Chris; his great-grandchildren, Isobel, Margaret, Emma and Lilly; his sister, Margaret MacLean of Cape Dauphin, Nova Scotia and many nieces and nephews. Bud's only brother, Flight Lieutenant Alfred J. Clarke, RCAF, died during World War II. Family and friends will honor and remember Bud's life by gathering for calling hours on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham and again at 10 a.m. on Monday morning in Newton Presbyterian Church, 75 Vernon Street, Newton where his funeral service will be held. Burial will follow in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Traverse City Record Eagle, Michigan December 21, 1999 Hallett, Anna Mae Died December 19, 1999 OMENA - Anna Mae Hallett of Omena, Mich., died Sunday at the Leelanau Care Center in Northport where she had been a resident for two years. Anna was born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada on Sept. 30, 1905, the ninth of 10 children. She moved to Boston as a teenager and subsequently to Detroit where she met and married John Chester Hallett who worked for Ford Motor Co. at the time. Chester later went to work for the Jesuits at the University of Detroit and in 1941, with six children in tow, moved to the Villa Marquette in Omena as the caretaker. Anna and Chester had five additional children. Besides being a dedicated homemaker, she also managed to find time to volunteer for Social Services, The Cancer Drive and many church functions. Anna will be dearly missed by all who knew her. "Grannie," as she wa s known by many, was a very warm, loving and caring person. She always had room at the table for another hungry friend. Euchre, marbles and Tiger's baseball were three of her passions. She always had a dance in her step, a song in her heart and a joke to play on you when you least expected it. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, John Chester, and sons, Roddie, Chester, Bill, and Cyril. She is survived by sons, John Hartford (Linda), Ed (Shari), Fred (Amy), and Bub; daughters, Margie (Lawrence) Meachum, Dorothy (Vic) Bodeux, and Mary (Stephen) Stanton; 31 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Anna's personality was unlike any other. We will dearly miss her; Mom, Grannie, Aunt and friend. Services will be held at Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church in Peshawbestown, Mich., on Wednesday, Dec. 22, at 1 p.m. Memorials may be sent to Leelanau Memorial Health Care in Northport. Arrangements are by Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, Salem, New Hapshire Grace M. (Chiasson) Bourque, 98, of Salem, NH, previously of Lynn, MA died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Warde Health Center in Windham, NH. Grace was born and educated in Margaree Forks, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. She was the last surviving child of 19 children, born to the late Louise and Norie Chiasson. Grace worked at Sears for many years. She enjoyed bingo and trips to Foxwoods, dancing and she was an avid Red Sox Fan. She was predeceased by her husband Peter Bourque and her daughter Sylvia Murphy. Grace is survived by her children, Gerard Bourque and his wife Julie of Seffner, FL, Verna and her husband Larry Belair of Salem, NH, Ethel and her husband George DiPace of E. Hampstead, NH, and Claudette and her husband Joseph Grivois of Manchester, NH; 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 21st at 11AM at Mary Queen of Peace Church, 200 Lawrence, Rd., Salem, NH. Services are under the care of Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. Memorial contributions in Grace's memory may be sent to: Warde Health Center, 21 Searles Rd., Windham, NH 03087. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut Ferguson, John Allison February 9, 2008 FERGUSON, John Allison Al Ferguson of Phelan, CA, formerly of Cheshire and Southington passed away on Monday (January 21, 2008). Born October 20, 1952 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada he leaves behind his loving wife, Vicki. He also leaves behind six children; Angus, Sheila, Dan, Pearl, Jeffrey and Nicole. He is survived by his parents, John and Mae Ferguson, sisters Norma, Margaret and Mary-lu and brothers Glen and Bob. A service was held January 26, 2008 in Phelan, CA, to honor his life and memory. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Gately Funeral Home, Melrose, Massachusetts Wendell Crosby Stephens July 27, 1941 - March 25, 2011 Melrose, Massachusetts Wendell Crosby Stephens, of Melrose, died at his home on March 25th surrounded by his family at the age of 69. Wendell was born & raised in Dominion, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and moved to the United States at the age of 19. He earned his nursing degree from St. Joseph's Nursing School in Glace Bay, Canada. Wendell worked as a Nurse for the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington for 42 years before retiring at the age of 62. He enjoyed watching sports, playing golf and spending time with his family. Wendell was a member of the"Moose" Lodge in Malden, Incarnation Church in Melrose & St. Joseph's Church in Malden. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (O'Connell) Stephens for 45 years. Loving father of Wendell W. Stephens & his wife Andrea of Lynnfield, Michelle A. Camuso & her husband Robert and Illona Sullivan & her husband James, all of Saugus. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Julia & Matthews Stephens, Robert & Jake Camuso, Hannah, Braydon & Declan Sullivan. Caring brother of Aubrey Stephens of Nova Scotia. Nephew of John Crosby & his wife Elizabeth of Nova Scotia. Also survived by brother & sister in laws in Ireland & England. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Thursday March 31st at 9AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose at 10AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours on Wednesday from 4-8PM. Burial in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Wendell's name to St. Mary's Church, 46 Myrtle St., Melrose, MA 02176. Yo u can view the memorial video online until April 14th just paste the web address below in your address bar and hit enter <http://web.me.com/kcuhc/Gately23/Stephens.html>http://web.me.com/kcuhc/Gately23/Stephens.html submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Mary Frances Carraggi Date of Birth: Sunday, December 6th, 1931 Date of Death: Saturday, October 13th, 2012 Funeral Home: Haught Funeral Home 708 W. Dr. M.L.King Jr. Blvd Plant City, Florida, UNITED STATES 33563 Mary Frances Carraggi, 80 of Plant City, Florida died October 13, 2012, at Sun City Center Hospice House in Ruskin. Born December 6, 1931 in Cape Breton, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Doiron and the late Kate Paupin Doiron. She was the wife of the late Stephen Carraggi. Surviving are sons, Stephen "Butch" Carraggi, Jr. and Michael Carraggi; daughters, Jean Booras and Karen Roberts; brother, Wesley Doiron; sisters, Leona Molloy and Christina Slaunwhite; 7 grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be 10:00A.M., Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at St Clement Catholic Church, 1104 North Alexander St, Plant City. Online condolences may be made to the family at <http://www.haughtfuneralhome.com/>www.haughtfuneralhome.com submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME MacDonald Funeral Home 1755 Ocean Street Marshfield, Massachusetts Lawrence D. Steele September 05, 2012 Steele, Lawrence D. of Marshfield, September 5, 2012 at the age of 98. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Bates) Steele. Loving father of John Steele of Hudson, FL, Evelyn Folco and her husband Dominic of Spring Hill, FL, Betty Shaw and her husband Butch of Bedford, Nova Scotia, Raymond Steel and his wife Anne of Wellfleet, Jerry Steele and his wife Rose Marie of Plympton, Clare Steele of Marshfield, Cathy Mason and her husband Gerry of Abington, Danette Gouthro and her husband Patrick of West Bridgewater, Allan Steele and his wife Kathy of Plainville and the late Maureen Gouthro. Loving grandfather of twenty five and great grandfather of forty. Dear brother of Joe Steele of Dorchester, Sister Florence Steele, CSM, Jen Gromack and Theresa Gouthro all of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and the late Father Harvey Steele, SFM, Dr. Bernie Steele, Angus Steele, Mae McVeign and Evelyn MacKinnon. Son of the late Michae l and Mary Ann (Sutherland) Steele. Father in law of Gary Gouthro of Wellfleet. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Lawrence was born and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. He was the owner of Black and White Grocery Store in Nova Scotia and worked as a meat cutter at George Ellis and Co. on Newbury St. in Boston. Visiting hours will be held at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St. Rte 139, Marshfield on Friday, September 7, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Saturday, September 8 at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Ann by the Sea Church, 591 Ocean St. at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in Lawrence's memory may be made to the Chapel of Our Savior, 475 Westgate Dr., Brockton, MA 02301 or the charity of your choice. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts Annabelle Catherine Noke 1915 Å` 2013 Annabelle Catherine Rolfe Noke, 97, died peacefully in the company of her loving family, June 30, 2013 from declining health issues. She was a resident at Apple Valley Center, Ayer, MA for two years. Prior to that she resided at Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oak Bluffs, after having lived in Vineyard Haven for over 40 years. Born October 28, 1915, in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Canada to Edgar Lockert Rolfe and Annie Catherine Aucoin, the third of eight children, she was the only one born in Nova Scotia. All of her siblings were born in Hartford, CT. A graduate of the Hartford Public School system, Annabelle helped raise her younger siblings after her mother's death in 1935. On March 25, 1939 Annabelle married Edmund F. Noke from Waltham, MA. During WWII while Mr. Noke served in the US Navy, Annabelle was full-time mother to their three eldest children. Soon after the end of the war, their fourth child was born. In the 1950s Annabelle began working for Raytheon in Newton, MA as a grid inspector, working her way up to supervisor and an active union representative. When her husband began his career with the Martha's Vineyard Cooperative Bank in 1966, she worked in numerous Vineyard businesses. She was a popular hostess at the Homeport Restaurant in Menemsha and the Shiretown Restaurant in Edgartown, and a salesperson in various antique shops in Vineyard Haven and West Tisbury. Annabelle loved to travel to Nantucket to see her sister Lee, and to many other places throughout the United States with her husband. A voracious reader, Annabelle was involved with the Vineyard Haven Library and served on the Library Board. She was very active in the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Coast Guard Ladies Auxiliary, the Hospital Volunteers (gift shop) and the Ladies Garden Club. Hosting luncheons, dinners and parties were favorite activities where Annabelle was known for her tremendous cooking abilit ies, sharp wit and keen sense of humor. Whether performed live by her grandson Kenneth DeBettencourt, Jr., or attending the summer band concerts at Owen Park, or hearing recordings of Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles or classical pieces - listening to music and playing the piano brought her great happiness. Going to the movies, dining at Farm Neck or the Square Rigger, and riding in the car around the Island were other top pleasures. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in West Tisbury, MA, where she enjoyed a sense of community and fellowship. Annabelle is survived by son, William G. Noke and wife Carol of Waltham, MA, daughter-in-law, Brenda (Tedesco) Noke of Nashua, NH, and two daughters, Roberta Noke Curtin of Pepperell, MA and Joann (Noke) DeBettencourt and husband Kenneth, Sr. of Oak Bluffs, MA. She is also survived by her grandchildren Lisa Noke-Kearney, William D. Noke, Kimberlee Noke, Karyn (Noke) Corcoran, Kristen Noke, Kevin N oke, Kelley Curtin Davis, Roberta Curtin Day, James H. Curtin, Jr., Paul W. Curtin, Neil P. Curtin, Susan (Curtin) Copeland, Kenneth J. DeBettencourt, Jr., Roberta DeBettencourt Bateman, Sarah DeBettencourt Dingle, their spouses, 20 great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Dorothy Rolfe of West Hartford, CT and many nieces and nephews. Annabelle was predeceased by her husband, Edmund F. Noke, Sr. (1989) after 50 years of marriage, by her son, Edmund F. Noke, Jr. (2005) and by her granddaughters, Annastasia L. DeBettencourt (1979) and Monica (Hartwig) Noke (2011). She was also predeceased by all of her siblings - Leola Rounsville, Robert Rolfe, Gladys Gallagher, Edgar Rolfe, Shirley Danahy, Grizelda (Chris) Hadfield, and Lillian Tyner. All services will be held on Monday, July 8, 2013 at the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven, Rd., Oak Bluffs. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service. Burial will follow at Oak Grove C emetery, State Road, Vineyard Haven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard, P.O. Box 1829, One Pennywise Path, Edgartown. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Joyce Funeral Home, Waltham, Massachusetts Dorothy E. MacDonald April 8, 1931 - March 2, 2007 Waltham, Massachusetts Waltham - Mrs. Dorothy E.(McKinnon) MacDonald, of Waltham, died Friday, March 2, 2007 at the Brighton House in Brighton. She was 75. Born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, a daughter of the late John and Dolena (Stewart) McKinnon, she was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Waltham. Dorothy for many years was also a family day care provider at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul A. MacDonald and sister of the late Alan McKinnon and John Stewart McKinnon. She was the loving mother of Paul A. MacDonald, Jr. and his companion, Robin Mcardle, of Waltham, Susan E. MacDonald and her husband, Patrick McGowan, of Waltham, John S. MacDonald and his wife, Ruth, of Manchester, New Ha mpshire, Karen M. Peterson and her husband, Kenneth, of Waltham, and Stephen J. MacDonald and his companion, Lynne Traskus, of Waltham. Dorothy also leaves eleven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The Funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte.20), Waltham followed by a Funeral Mass in Saint Jude Church, 147 Main Street, Waltham at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Church Building Fund, 147 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Joyce Funeral Home, Waltham, Massachusetts Mary T. DiRico June 12, 1956 - September 21, 2010 Waltham Waltham - Mrs. Mary T. (Beaton) DiRico, of Waltham, died Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in her home. She was 54. Mary was born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia on June 12, 1956, a daughter of Theresa (Campbell) (Beaton) Mooney of Waltham and the late Donald Beaton. She moved to Watertown as a child and graduated from Watertown High School in 1974 and from Aquinas Junior College in Newton two years later. After a five year courtship she married her beloved husband, Silvio DiRico, on June 3, 1978. They moved to Waltham in 1987. Mary had worked in the administrative offices at Waltham High School. She loved her family, friends, reading, helping others, laughing, travelling, cooking, dressing up, her TV shows, dancing, music, and relaxing at the beach. Mary was a parishioner of Saint Jude Church and had been a member of the Canadian American Club of Watertown. She also participated in Sunday brunches with her cancer support group as well as several dinner groups. In addition to her husband and her mother, Mary leaves her sons, Donald A. DiRico, Joseph T. DiRico and Ryan T. DiRico, all of Waltham; her step-father, Mervin Mooney of Waltham; her brother, John Beaton of Plainville; her sister, Joanne Burdick of Milford; her uncle and aunt, J. Donald Campbell of Waltham and Katherine Ann Hawley of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor and remember Mary's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Sunday, September 26th, from 3 to 7 p.m. and again at 9:30 a.m. on Monday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Jude Church, 147 Main Street, Waltham where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham. Memorial donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Fl., Brookline, MA 02445. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo, Michigan June 24 to June 26, 2013 DOBBINS, DANIEL JAMES Kalamazoo Dan Dobbins passed away June 20, 2013 at age 83 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 14, 1929 in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the oldest of twelve children born to Ronald and Lillian Dobbin. Dan owned Richland Plumbing and Heating for many years and retired as plumbing and mechanical inspector for Allegan County and Kalamazoo Township. He served in the US Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Dan is survived by his wife of 36 years, Ruthann, children from his first marriage Mark Dobbins of Atlanta, GA, and Stephen (Janice) Dobbins of San Antonio, TX and step-daughter Amy (Chuck) Rustenholtz of Kalamazoo; siblings Valerie (Raymond) McNamara, Ronald Dobbin, Mary (Paul) MacDonald, Carmel Scanlon, Anne (Tony) Landry, Margaret (Neil) Moran, Diane (Kenneth) MacDonald, Jean (Larry) Smith, and Paula (Larry) Orbell all of Canada; 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was p receded in death by his parents, brothers John and Charles Dobbin and step-son David Ferguson. The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 27, 2013, at St. Augustine Cathedral where a funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dan's memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research or charity of choice . Please visit: www.avinkcreamation.com for his complete obituary and to leave a message of condolence. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Everett Independent, Everett, Massachusetts May 12, 2010 Eugene Godfrey Goyetche Of Nova Scotia, formerly of Everett Eugene Godfrey "Bucky" Goyetche of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, a former long time resident of Everett, died peacefully on April 21. He was 83 years old. He will always be remembered as a simple man who loved golf and his family and friends. He was the son of the late Felix and Beatrice Goyetche and the husband of the late Mary Almeda (Samson) and the brother of the late Henry Goyetche and Florence Benson. He is survived by his godchild, Mary Donovan, of Lynnfield, his brother, Phil, of Ohio and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service at Glenwood Cemetery in Everett on Saturday, May 15 at 2 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to The Richmond Villa, 9361 Pepperell St., St. Peters, Nova Scotia, BOE 380 Canada. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Masciarelli Family Funeral Home, Lunenburg, Massachusetts M. Paulette Rameau March 28, 1945 - April 23, 2013 Resided in Gardner, MA M. Paulette (LeBlanc) Rameau, 68, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at the River Terrace Rehab and Nursing Center, in Lancaster, after an illness. She was the wife of the late James Rameau, who died in 2005. She leaves her two daughters and sons-in-law, Deidra Laine, and her husband, Lloyd, of Templeton, and Jacqueline Foster, and her husband, Chris, of Hawaii, three grandsons, Corey Laine, Cody Laine and Andrew Laine all of Templeton, one sister, Jeannine MacNeil, and her companion, Don, of Canada, and one brother, Raymond LeBlanc, and his wife, Barbara, of TN, two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Leo "T Boy" Rameau of Westminster, Kenneth Rameau, and his wife, Barbara, of Gardner, Jeannette Belliveau of Fitchburg, and Irene Araujo of Mashpee, and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a brother, Gerard LeBlanc, who died in 1939, and a niece, Maureen MacNeil, who died in 1974. Paulette was born in Glace Bay, Cape Bret on Island, Canada, on March 28, 1945, a daughter of the late Edmund and Alvina (Belliveau) LeBlanc. She was a 1963 graduate of St. Bernard Central Catholic High School. Paulette worked as an Administrative Assistant at the former Fitchburg State College for 24 years. She also worked at the Westminster V.F.W. for many years. Paulette enjoyed knitting. She was a very social woman, who truly had a huge heart. She especially loved being around her family. She will be remembered as a very generous, loving woman. Paulette will be missed by all who loved and knew her. Her Funeral will be held from the Westminster Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 123 Main Street, Westminster on Saturday, April 27, 2013, with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. Edward the Confessor Church, 10 Church Street, Westminster, MA. Burial will follow in the Crystal Lake Cemetery, Gardner, MA. Calling hours will be in the Funeral Home, on Friday, April 26, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, Paulette's family asks for memorial contributions to be made in her name to the Westminster Benefit Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 177, Westminster, MA 01473. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cartwright Funeral Home, Holbrook, Massachusetts MORRISON , Annie M. (MacLellan), of Holbrook, formerly of Dorchester and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, June 25, 2013 at the age of 95. Wife of the late Lauchlin "Jolly" Morrison. Loving mother of Joseph R. Morrison and his wife Maureen of Medway and FL, Mary Louise Mahoney of Holbrook, Patrick A. Morrison of Billerica, and Veronica "Vera" Jackson of Holbrook. Devoted sister of Sr. Rita MacLellan CSM, Isabel MacGillivary, Francis MacLellan and his wife Fran, and Sr. Josephine MacLellan CSM, all of Nova Scotia, the late Alexander MacLellan, Vincent MacLellan, John MacLellan , Andrew MacLellan, Jeannette Gillis, Rose Burke, Margaret Gillis, Donald MacLellan and Martin MacLellan. Also survived by her grandchildren; Andrew Morrison and his former wife Pauline, Christopher Morrison and his husband James Colard, Maria Jackson, Daniel Mahoney, Eric Morrison, Ian Morrison, Michaela Stua rt and her husband Russell, James Mahoney, Glenn Jackson, and her great grandchildren; Anthony Jackson, Thomas Jackson, Alicia Morrison, Justin Morrison and Lauren Ann Dowd and numerous nieces and nephews. Annie was born, raised and educated in Cape Breton Nova Scotia. She was a retired Inspector for Polaroid Corp. A woman of dignity and grace, a friend to all who knew her. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 69 So. Franklin Street, (Rte 37) Holbrook until 8:15 AM on Tuesday followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00 AM in St. Joseph Church, Holbrook. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. Memorial contributions may be made in Annie's name to the Sisters of Saint Martha, 45 Bay Street Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, B26 2G6. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Lehman Reen McNamara Funeral Home, Brighton, Massachusetts Mary Carmel (Morrison) Nixon Born: Mon Feb 2, 1925 Died: Sun Nov 4, 2012 In Allston formerly of Sydney, Nova Scotia November 4, 2012. Beloved wife of 60 yrs to William W. Nixon. Devoted mother of Deborah C. Carley of Port Charlotte, FL, William and George of Allston. Sister of Margaret M. Koestline of Winter Springs, FL and the late Vincent A., Catherine, Michael, Donald and Peter Morrison of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Loving daughter of the late Angus J. and Sadie(MacDonald) Morrison. Also survived by many nieces and nephews throughout Canada. Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church 43 Holton St Allston Saturday November 10th at 10 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Mrs. Nixon may be made to St. Anthony Church 43 Holton St. Allston, MA 02134 submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME David Russell Funeral Home, Lakeland, Florida DANIEL "DAN"HUGH GRAHAM, 81 LAKELAND - Mr. Daniel "Dan" Hugh Graham, age 81 of Lakeland, passed away peacefully November 8, 2012 at his home in Lakeland from Heart Failure. He was born November 4, 1931 at Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada to Daniel and Elizabeth (MacDonald) Graham. He attended school in Canada. In 1952 he moved with his wife Dorothy to Walpole, Massachusetts. He was an Auto Body Technician in Mass. He moved to Lakeland in 1972 and opened Dan's Auto Beauty Shop actively working until his death. Dan has many, many friends and loyal customers. He enjoyed golf, fishing and very active member of the 2720 Club Lakeland, and Member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lakeland. He is preceded in death by his parent's; three sisters, Margaret, Annie, Mary Elizabeth; four brothers, John Angus, Bernard, Duncan and Jackie. He is survived by two children, Brenda (James) Roberts, Wrentham, MA and Daniel (Gail Anderson) Graham, Revere, MA; two grandchildren, Jennifer Christine and Rachael Elizabeth both of Walpole, MA. Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00AM Monday (today), November 12, 2012 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Lakeland. Visitation one hour prior at Church. Interment Pine Lakes Cemetery, Medfield, Mass. submitted by almagorra <[email protected]>