Does'nt download for me either ---- leave your computor alone. Nelson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Juanita MacDonald" <joseph000@ns.sympatico.ca> To: <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 2:18 PM Subject: [NS-CB] Problem with images on NSHVS > Is anyone having problems with NSHVS? > > The search engine works fine, but the images are not downloading for me. > There was a scheduled maintenance for today, but it was suppose to end at > noon 'Atlantic time'. > > Sunday, March 8th > 8:00am - 12:00pm noon Atlantic Due to scheduled maintenance, access > to www.novascotiagenealogy.com and search results may be intermittent > between 00:01am and 12:00pm. > > > Maybe its delayed, but if someone would not mind checking the site, before > I go rummaging around my computer looking for a possible problem. > Thank you > Juanita > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Juanita, Not downloading for me either, I guess it is on their end and your computer is safe. Stanley ----- Original Message ----- From: "Juanita MacDonald" <joseph000@ns.sympatico.ca> To: <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 2:18 PM Subject: [NS-CB] Problem with images on NSHVS > Is anyone having problems with NSHVS? > > The search engine works fine, but the images are not downloading for me. > There was a scheduled maintenance for today, but it was suppose to end at > noon 'Atlantic time'. > > Sunday, March 8th > 8:00am - 12:00pm noon Atlantic Due to scheduled maintenance, access > to www.novascotiagenealogy.com and search results may be intermittent > between 00:01am and 12:00pm. > > > Maybe its delayed, but if someone would not mind checking the site, before > I go rummaging around my computer looking for a possible problem. > Thank you > Juanita > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Broke for me as well. Wait a bit, I guess. Kevin -- http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~podgursky/ On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Juanita MacDonald <joseph000@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote: > Is anyone having problems with NSHVS? > > The search engine works fine, but the images are not downloading for me. > There was a scheduled maintenance for today, but it was suppose to end at noon 'Atlantic time'. > >      Sunday, March 8th >      8:00am - 12:00pm noon Atlantic Due to scheduled maintenance, access to www.novascotiagenealogy.com and search results may be intermittent between 00:01am and 12:00pm. > > > Maybe its delayed, but if someone would not mind checking the site, before I go rummaging around my computer looking for a possible problem. > Thank you > Juanita

Hi...I just checked and have the same problem...must still be working on it...Sheila

Is anyone having problems with NSHVS? The search engine works fine, but the images are not downloading for me. There was a scheduled maintenance for today, but it was suppose to end at noon 'Atlantic time'. Sunday, March 8th 8:00am - 12:00pm noon Atlantic Due to scheduled maintenance, access to www.novascotiagenealogy.com and search results may be intermittent between 00:01am and 12:00pm. Maybe its delayed, but if someone would not mind checking the site, before I go rummaging around my computer looking for a possible problem. Thank you Juanita

Monday, 19 Nov 1956, page 15, NSARM 1527 New Waterford - The death of Stanley Ropek of 22nd Street, occurred unexpected in the New Waterford General Hospital, Sunday night, after several weeks illness. Born in Poland, 74 years ago, he had been a resident of the town for the past 50 years. He was employed in No. 12 Colliery until his retirement two years ago. He was a member of St. Agnes parish. He is survived by two sons, Stanley in Hamilton; Alex in Detroit; two daughters, Mrs Joseph Michalik, Glace Bay and Mrs Frank Niemlee, Brantford, Ont., one sister, Mrs. Marie Berger, New Waterford and one brother Martin. Several other brothers also survive in Poland. The remains are resting at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Marie Berger, 11 Heeland St. The funeral will be held in St. Agnes church at a time to be announced later. The funeral is under the direction of the V.J. MacGillivray Funeral Homes, Tuesday, 21 May 1974, page 2, NSARM 1695 New Waterford - Martin Ropek, 84, of 365 Heelan Street died at the New Waterford Hospital Sunday. Mr. Ropek was a native of Poland and came to New Waterford many years ago. He worked in the Dominion Coal Company mines and retired from No. 12. Ropek was predeceased by his wife the former Mary Nieczieiski [sic]. He is survived by sons, Ted, Walter and Daniel, of New Waterford; daughters, (Sophie) Mrs. Angus Gillis; (Rose) Mrs. Murdock MacPherson; (Jennie) Mrs. Eli Odo; (Mary) Mrs. Phonse Mombourquette; (Cecelia) Mrs. Tom Dwyer, all of New Waterford. The body will rest at the family home and the funeral will take place Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Mr. Ropek was a member of St. Agnes Parish. Monday, 16 Oct 1967, page 12, NSARM 1633 New Waterford - Mrs. Martin Ropek of 5 Heelan St. died in New Waterford Consolidated Hospital late Friday night. She had been admitted to hospital only a week prior to her death. She was born in Poland 67 years ago but was a resident of Town for the last 65 years, and was a member of St. Agnes Parish. Mrs. Ropek is survived by her husband, Martin, three sons and five daughters. Her sons are Teddy, Walter and Dannie, all of New Waterford, while daughters are (Sophie) Mrs. Angus Gillis, (Rosey) Mrs. Murdock MacPherson, (Gennie) Mrs. Eli Odo, (Mary) Mrs. Phonse Mumbourquette [sic], (Cecilia) Mrs. Thomas Dwyer Jr. She is also survived by one brother Florian Eiedzielski [sic], Hamilton, Ont., one sister, Mrs. Anna Kiec, Sydney, One step son, Alex Ropek, Detroit; and one step daughter, Mrs. Helen Nienec [sic] Brantford, Ont. Remains of the late Mrs. Ropek are residing at the family residence from where the funeral will take place this morning in time for the 11 a.m. Mass of Requiem at St. Agnes Church. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Tuesday, 08 Jun 1971, page 5, NSARM 1667 Mrs. Walter Ropek New Waterford - Mrs. Robert[sic] Ropek, 10 Heelan St., the former Mary Desveaux, died at Consolidated Hospital Monday evening. She was 32. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Desveaux. She was a member of St. Agnes parish. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Darlene, and two sons, Walter and Dean, all at home. Also surviving besides her parents, are two brothers, Elias and Joseph, New Waterford; five sisters, Mrs. Stewart Hill, Point Edward; Mrs. Mary[?] Delaney; Ontario; Mrs. Arthur Campbell, Mrs. Josephine White, and Mrs. Martha Penny, all of New Waterford. The body rests at 5 Heelan Street and funeral service will be held at St. Agnes Church with the time to be announced by the MacGillivray Funeral Homes. Kevin -- http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~podgursky/

Att: Bob Gillis & Ron MacDougall Lark, contacted me as she was having trouble accessing the CB list, and ask me to post this information The following is Lark Szick's information from her latest book " MACKEIGAN FROM NORTH UIST TO CAPE BRETON" vi) Kate MacKeigan* b. _/10/1880 Catalone d. 18/7/1947 Sydney buried Loch End Cemetery, Catalone, NS m2) Dan D. MacLeod from Louisbourg (res: Louisbourg where the fish plant is today) (36, 72) (1) Neil Alexander MacKeigan* b. ca. 1902 d. 1950 was brought up by his grand parents, m. Elizabeth Hunt d/o Charles Hunt and Flora Gillis of Louisbourg (36, 71, 72) (a) Jean Hunt never married (res: Ottawa, Ont.) (b) John George MacKeigan b. 4/7/1941 m. Minnie Carter b. 22/6/1944 Francois, Nfld d/o Samuel Carter and Emilie J. Coley (71) i) Deberah MacKeigan b. 16/2/1964 Sydney d. 23/5/1989 died of cancer. ii) Alexander George MacKeigan b. 15/6/1965 (c) Donald MacKeigan d. of heart attach, never married. (d) Isabel MacKeigan m. Howard Kennedy (res: Sydney) i) Darcey Kennedy ii) Allan Kennedy iii) Kerby Kennedy iv) Brenda Kennedy v) Byron Kennedy vi) Derek Kennedy (e) Seward MacKeigan m. Geraldine Lahey d/o Gerry Lahey, s/o Charlie Lahey i) Darlene MacKeigan ii) Melinda MacKeigan iii) Seward Rodney MacKeigan iv) Neil MacKeigan (f) Florence MacKeigan d. in infancy (g) Shirley MacKeigan m. Mr. Kavanaugh (res: Catalina, Nfld) (2) Dora MacKeigan* was brought up by her grand parents, m. Alexander MacDonald from Gabarus Lake (36, 71, 72) (a) Alexander MacDonald m. Pearl ___ (res: Gabarus Lake) (3) Mamie MacLeod m. Howard Nunton (res: on Woodel St. in Sydney) (36, 71, 72) ....................................... The obit for Donald MacKeigan, posted by Ron MacDougall on 3/5/2009 Cape Breton Post March 4, 1992 page 23 Donald MacKeigan 57, Louisbourg Donald H. MacKeigan, 57, Louisbourg, died Monday, March 2, 1992, at his residence. Born in Louisbourg, he was the son of the late Neil and Bessie (Hunt) MacKeigan. He was employed with the maintenance department for the Town of Louisbourg. He is survived by two sisters, Isabel Kennedy, Louisbourg and Shirley Kavanaugh, Catalina, Nfld. and two brothers, John George and Seward, Louisbourg. He was predeceased by a sister, Florence, in infancy. The late Mr. MacKeigan will be in W. A. Chant Funeral Home, Louisbourg, today after 2 p.m. The funeral services will be held in Zion Presbyterian Church, Friday at 10:30 a.m. with rev. K. MacLeod officiating. Interment will be made in Loch End Cemetery. ....................... Thank you everyone who contributed in anyway to update this family & thank you Lark. Happy hunting Juanita MacDonald

In the marriage register she was age 22 so born in 1905-1906. There is a delayed birth registration applied for by herself that give her birth date as 25Sep 1905. Her father is given in the birth record as Ronald MacDonald and in the marriage record as Donald A McDonald and Mary Campbell. The only marriage between a Ronald A D McDonald and Mary J Campbell is in 1917 - Book: 24 - Page: 51 - Number: and all the image shows is a front page of a marriage license 21051 dated 22 Aug 1917. Can I assume that her parents were not married until 15 years after her birth? A least one record has the father's name as Ranald and as one of her sons was so named I guess that was the actual spelling bob gillis

Carol MacLean wrote: > Look for the Cape Breton Phone books.... The whole island is listed > in one book, even today.. They come out yearly... I use 411.ca I looked into buying the telephone book for the Queens County area number of years ago. AIR, Maritime T&T wanted me to buy all the Nova Scotia books at about C$10 each, plus shipping.

Cape Breton Deaths March 07, 2009 Saturday There are 12 obituaries for Saturday 1. Tobin, Mary - published on March 06, 2009 2. Gerrow, Eileen - published on March 06, 2009 3. MacNeil, Emma Anne - published on March 06, 2009 4. Gribbon, Elizabeth Joan - published on March 06, 2009 5. MacDermid, Gordon Edward - published on March 06, 2009 6. MacDonald, Ronald Francis - published on March 06, 2009 7. Arcand, Pauline (Lynn) - published on March 06, 2009 8. Savage, Catherine Linda - published on March 06, 2009 9. Wilson, Katherine Munro - published on March 06, 2009 10. Sobol, Janet Ann - published on March 06, 2009 11. MacDonald, Sandy Archie - published on March 06, 2009 12. Patton, John Thomas - published on March 06, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mary Tobin, 82, Westmount - Mary Catherine tobin, 82, of Westmount, formerly of Ashby, passed away on Friday, March 06, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Josephine (Dawson) Delaney. She was a member of Holy Rosary Parish, the Catholic Woman's League and the Sydney Pensioners Club. Mary was an expert seamstress having worked at the Canada Games in 1987. She was also a avid bowler, bingo player and active traveler to figure skating competitions across Canada. She is survived by two daughters, Lynn of Sydney and Karen at home, two sons, Blair (Patricia) of Sarnia, Ontario, and Michael (Frankie) of Sydney. She will also be missed by her five favorite grandchildren, Cheryl, Ryan, Jennifer, Kathyn and William. She is also survived by three sisters, Margaret (Earle) Healey, Agnes (Marty) MacIntyre, Jean MacLeod, four brothers, Mart (Ruth), Jim (Cecelia), Joe (Betty) and Pat (Myrna). She was predeceased by her husband, William "Bill" Tobin in 1982, brothers Gerry and Ron and sister Theresa Smith. Visitation for the late Mrs Tobin will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Monday, March 9, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 am, at Holy Rosary Church with Rev Doug Murphy officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the C.B. Cancer Centre, C.B. Palliative Care, V.O.N., or a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eileen Gerrow, 78, Sydney Mines - We regret to announce the passing of Eileen Gerrow, age 78 years. of Sydney Mines, on Friday, March 6, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Helen (Donovan) Morgan. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish. She is survived by her daughter Patricia (Mike) Williams, sons, Joseph (Donna), Clarence (Valerie) and Melvin (Crystal), all of Sydney Mines. She is also survived by sisters Millie (Dan) Young, Jean (Bob) McGean, Yvonne (Doug) Serroul, and brothers Clarence, Carl (Lillian), Wallace (Dorothy), and Morgan, 15 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her companion, Anthony Thurbide. She was predeceased by her loving husband Harold Gerrow and sisters Blanche and Eunice. Visitation of the late Mrs. Gerrow will be in the Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday at 2 pm in Immaculate Conception Church. Fr. Hugh MacNeil will be officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Following the funeral mass, a reception will be held in the Centennial Room of the church. Online condolences may be emailed to the family at fillmore&whitmanfuneralhome@ns.sympatico.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Emma Anne MacNeil, 68, Sydney/Yarmouth - Emma Anne MacNeil of Tidal View Manor, Yarmouth, formerly of 90 Spruce Street in Sydney, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Tidal View Manor, Yarmouth. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (Masters) Sampson. She was a long time member of St. Theresa's Parish, Sydney. In her earlier years, she was employed at Kurtins Dairy on Gore Street. A devoted daughter, wife and mother, Emma is survived by one son George Albert MacNeil Jr. of Amherst, daughter-in-law Margaret and granddaughters Katelyn and Erin, a sister Sara Miles of Dartmouth, a brother Hillary "Frenchie" (Ethel) Sampson of Sydney. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 38 years, George Albert MacNeil on August 14, 2001. Visitation for Mrs. MacNeil will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel (second level) from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Monday, March 09 2009. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Theresa's Church on Tuesday, at 2 pm, with Rev Jim Oliver officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of one's choice. Online condolences ma be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elizabeth Joan Gribbon, 79 years, St. Thomas, Ontario - Betty Gribbon passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2009, with her loving husband, Walter at her side. Born in Stellarton, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Fleming and Ethel (Cameron) MacKenzie. She will always be remembered by friends and family for her beautiful soprano voice. Betty is survived by her husband, Walter, sons, Bruce and Kevin Mallory, daughter, Elizabeth (Tony) Blake, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is also survived by brothers, Alexander MacKenzie of Trenton, NS, and Hugh Parker of Scotsburn, NS, sisters Sharon (Geoffrey) Wilson of Sydney, NS, and Isabel Zwicker of French Village, NS, and several nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by her sister, Sheila Patterson of Stellarton, NS. Cremation has taken place in St. Thomas, Ontario, Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gordon Edward MacDermid, Sep 22, 1939 - Mar 3, 2009 - Gordon MacDermid died peacefully at Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, on Tuesday afternoon, March 3, 2009. Gordon was raised in Westmount, NS, before venturing out to earn his B.A. at Mount Allison University and his M.Dv. at Pine Hill Divinity Hall in Halifax. In 1961, he was ordained as a minister in the United Church of Canada. His first pastoral charge was West Bay, NS. After completing his Ph.D. in Church History at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, he returned with his young family to join the faculty at Pine Hill Divinity Hall in 1967. His association with the school, which became part of the Atlantic School of Theology, continued for 33 years, and saw him take on a variety of roles and challenges there. During that time, he also served for five years as minister for St. Andrew's United Church in Halifax. Too young to retire at 60, he moved west to occupy the office of the Dean of Theology at the University of Winnipeg until 2005. Throughout his career, he was active at different levels in the United Church and was, for many years, on the board of the Association of Theological Schools, which afforded him many welcome opportunities for travel. After retireing, he continued to contribute to the community. The peace movement was especially important to him among the many social issues that drew his attention and energy. His passion for life manifested itself in his zeal for lively debate, his habit of staying in motion, his curiosity about people and his delight in their diversity. He enjoyed the feel of a fountain pen on paper, the taste of single malt scotch, the sound of Leonard Cohen's songs, and the sight of the highlands of Cape Breton. Gordon possessed a rare intellect, abundant compassion, extraordinary humour, and sesquipedalian vocabulary, gifts he readily shared with all who cared to receive them. Gordon was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Katherine (Morrison) MacDermid of Wreck Cove, NS. He is survived by his children, Graeme, Heather (Barry) Meston and John (Meaghan Seagrave), their mother, Pam MacDermid, his brother, Allison (Jane, his sisters, Mary and Anne, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also remembered by the many close friends he cherished in his life. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Sydney Memorial Chapel, 49 Welton Street, Sydney, NS. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 1 pm, at Westmount United Church in Westmount, NS, with Rev Genevieve Trudel officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial will take place at Oceanview Cemetery, Birch Plain, NS. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MacDonald, Ronald Francis - Ronald (Rannie), beloved husband of Maxine, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2009, at the age of 82 years. Born in Cape Breton on March 2, 1927, to the late Peter R. and Elizabeth (Burton) MacDonald. Rannie "Beaver" worked for CNR for forty-six years. He was a proud railroader who was well respected for his work ethic and easy going ways. Ronald was an honest man who loved family, friends, music, card games and a good joke. He was athletic (hockey and baseball) in his younger years and in later years, enjoyed being a sports fan and proudly supported his grandchildren's activities. Ronald is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Maxine (Richardson), two sons, Darren (Louise) and Sheldon, three daughters, Debbie (Frank) Muller, Kim (Al Ferguson) and Michelle (deceased in 1970, six grandchildren, Lauren, Mark, Brittany and Jenna Muller, Mitchel and Kristin Ferguson. Ronald was predeceased by brothers Clifford, Jim, George and Bobbie MacDonald, Joe and Raymond Collier, sisters Julia, Eunice and Arthena. He is survived by Donnie (Barb) Collier, Dellie Dove, and Lorraine Schofield. Ronald and Maxine enjoyed many road trips with John and Lois (Richardson) Dunn of Sydney, NS. Dad was proud of his Cape Breton heritage, and moved with Maxine to Calgary in 2000 to be close to his family. Until his passing, he resided at The Villas, where mom & dad made wonderful new friends. A funeral mass will be held at Ascension Roman Catholic Parish, 1100 Berkshire Boulevard, NW Calgary on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 1:30 pm. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to Sarcee Hospice, 3405-29th Street, SW, Calgary, Alberta, 3E-2L3. Expressions of sympathy made be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com Foster's Garaden Chapel Funeral Home and Crematorium 403-297-0888, Honoured provider of Dignity Memorial. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pauline (Lynn) Arcand, Sydney Mines - Pauline (Lynn) Arcand of Sydney Mines, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2009, at the Northside General Hospital. She was the loving mother of Robert, Joanne, Rodney (Kim) and Randy (Jacqueline). She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, David, Emily, Jillian and Kash, her sister Wendy (Buck) and relatives and friends. She ws predeceased by her parents and daughter Natalie. The family would like to thank the staff, past and present, of Taigh Solas (3rd floor), Northside General Hospital, who became her second family, for their long time care and commitment. They went above and beyond nursing care. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian burila will take place on Monday at 10 am, in St. Pius X. Church with Father Hughie MacNeil officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Francis Funearl Home, Sydney Mines. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Catherine Linda (Rose) Savage, 61, New Waterford - Catherine Savage died early Thursday morning, March 5, 2009, at home with her loving husband, Vincent by her side. Born in New Waterford, she ws the daughter of the late Malcolm E. and Janet (Humphrey) Rose and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a kind and gentle person, an avid bowler, with many awards and loved nature, was an honest hard working employee of Zellers for 33 years, having worked all positions there and was an adherent of Calivn United Church in New Waterford. Catherine is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, Vincent and also aunts, Millie Humphrey of Sydney, and Lucy Gorman of Victoria Mines, Eileen Humphrey of Halifax, Alice Humphrey of Newfoundland, and Winne Rose of Alberta. Besides her parents, Catherine was also predeceased by her brother, Ruben, uncles Bobby Thomas and Jimmy Humphrey, Wesley Rose and aunt, Lillian Antle. Cremation has taken place, by her request. A chapel service to celebrate Catherine's life will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at 2 pm, at McLellan Brother's Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave, in New Waterford, 862-7500 with Rev Duncan Roach officiating. In liew of flowers, donations in memory of Catherine can be made to Calvin United Church and online condolences to the family can be sent to www.mclellanfunealhome.com "She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She is with God now" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Katherine Munro (MacIntosh) Wilson, Milton, Ontario - Katherine Munro (MacIntosh) Wilson in her 96th year, passed away peacefully at Allendale Nursing Home, Milton, Ontario, on February 06, 2009. She was predeceased by husband, Adrian, sons, John and Wayne and granddaughter Cathy. She is survived by her son, Joe and his wife, Valerie of Calgary, grandchildren, Christopher, Ian, Andrea, Amanda and Derek, great grandchildren, Raven, Christine and Riley. She was predeceased by brothers, Earl, Dan, Harriett (Kemp), Erma and Anna (Gouthro). Katie was born in Donkin, the second eldest child of John and Annie (Panton) MacIntosh. She grew up in Dominion and in her late teens, she moved to the USA. A few years lataer she returned to Dominion, married Adrian, raising their family on Neville Street, until the late 50's, when they moved to Toronto. She was very pround of her Scottish heritage and Cape Breton roots. Any news from her old home town, sparked her interest and was the topic of discussion up until her final days. She was a special person who touched the hearts of all who knew her and will greatly missed by her family and friends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Janet Ann Sobol, Visitation & Memorial Service - The death of Janet Sobol occurred on Monday March 2, 2009, in Amherst. Visitation will be held at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney, today (Saturday), March 7, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 11:30 am at St. Mary's Polish Church, 21 Wesley St, Sydney (Whitney Pier). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sandy Archie MacDonald, 1932-2009 - Glace Bay - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Sandy Archie MacDonald, age 77 yrs, of Dominion Street, Glace Bay. Sandy passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, in Sydney. Born in Antigonish, he was the son of the late Alex and Leta (McAulay) Farquhar. Sandy was employed at Sydney Steel prior to joining the military from 1956 to 1970, serving in Gyprus and the Northwest Territories. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Black Watch. He completed his service in Base Gagetown. He was employed at the Radar base until his retirement. He had a great love of mustang cars and was the only one in Nova Scotia in the mid 60's to own a Shelby Mustang. He will be sadly missed by his best friend and companion of many years. Isabell MacLean, very good friends, Joe (Theresa) Wilson of Glace Bay, and nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceasaead by a brother, Edward. Visitation for Sandy MacDonald will be held on Sunday from 7-9 pm in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated ata 10 am on Monday at St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay, with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Sandy's memory may be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care. Online condolences are available through www.vjmcgillivray.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ John Thomas Patton, Toronto, Ontario - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Thomas Patton, 67 yrs, at Toronto Grace Hospital on Friday, Feb 27, 2009. Born November 17, 1941 in Lower Montague, PEI, he grew up in Big Glace Bay and moved to Toronto as a young man. He was predeceased by paarents, Elizabeth (Betty Henderson) and Robert (Bob) Patton, sisters and brothers-in-law, Josephine and Jack Henderson, Edith and Jack Kendall, Evelyn and Ezra Slack, Percy Williams, Major Rabey and Nick Rachey. He is survived by his daughter, Dawn, grandchildren Mathew, Jonathon and Nicole, brother Seward Patton, sisters, Aileen Williams, Violet Rabey, Louise Rachey, Ellen (Chuck) Simms, Gertrude (Carl) MacIntyre, Buelah (Jim) McInnes and Roberta (John) Garcia, an extended family, and many good friends. John was a strong, proud man who lived life fully and delighted in providing for his friends and family. He will be deeply missed. Cremation has already taken place. Services celebrating John's life will be held in Toronto and Cape Breton at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

The following obituary appeared in the March 7th edition of the Calgary Herald. Hope it helps someone. Ronald MacDonald MacDONALD , Ronald Francis Ronald (Rannie), beloved husband of Maxine passed away peacefully on March 5, 2009 at the age of 82 years. Born in Cape Breton on March 2, 1927 to the late Peter R. and Elizabeth (Burton) MacDonald. Rannie "Beaver" worked for CNR for forty-six years. He was a proud railroader who was well respected for his work ethic and easy going ways. Ronald was an honest man who loved family, friends, music, card games and a good joke. He was athletic (hockey and baseball) in his younger years and in later years enjoyed being a sports fan and proudly supported his grandchildren's activities. Ronald is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Maxine (Richardson); two sons Darren (Louise) and Sheldon; three daughters Debbie (Frank Muller), Kim (Al Ferguson) and Michelle (deceased in 1970); six grandchildren Lauren, Mark, Brittany and Jenna Muller, Mitchel and Kristin Ferguson. Ronald was predeceased by brothers Clifford, Jim, George and Bobbie MacDonald; Joe and Raymond Collier; sisters Julia, Eunice and Arthena. He is survived by Donnie (Barb) Collier, Dellie Dove, and Lorraine Scofield. Ronald and Maxine enjoyed many road trips with John and Lois (Richardson) Dunn (Sydney, NS). Dad was proud of his Cape Breton heritage, and moved with Maxine to Calgary in 2000 to be close to his family. Until his passing he resided at The Villas, where mom and dad made wonderful new friends. A Funeral Mass will be held at Ascension Roman Catholic Parish, 1100 Berkshire Boulevard N.W., Calgary on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to Sarcee Hospice, 3405 - 29 Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T3E 2L3. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com . FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM. Telephone: 403-297-0888 Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial

Hello Margaret; I don't read the obits on line, but I do read them in the daily paper. This is the obit that appeared on line & was posted by Carol's to the list on March 5th/09 Joyce Parsons, Glace Bay at Carbonear , Newfoundland , Canada - It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Joyce Estella Parsons, 85 of Glace Bay, on March 3, 2009 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Carbonear, Nfld., Joyce was the daughter of George Brenton and Susanne Babbs. She was employed with Home Care in Sydney. Joyce also cared for and looked after numerous children throughout her life. Joyce was a member of the Salvation Army. Joyce is survived by daughter, Pauline, Sydney; sister, Laura McCarthy, Glace Bay; grandchildren, Billy (Michelle) MacNeil, Sheri (Ross) MacIntyre; great grandchildren Shelby, Jenelle and Oliva. Besides her parents, Joyce was predeceased by her husband, George; brother, George; sisters, Golda and Francis. A special thank you to the staff of the Seaview Manor for the care they gave to Joyce over the past number of years, and thank you to the staff of the Glace Bay Hospital for being there at our time of need and also a special thank you to Dr. Gordon Spencer. Visitation for the late Joyce Parson will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520 from 1-3 p.m. Funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 3 p.m. with Rev. Fred Courtney officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Joyce's memory can be made to the Alzheimer Society. Online condolences may be e-mailed to patten@seaside.ns.ca This is the obit as it appeared in the CapeBreton Post, Thursday March 5, 2009, on page A-4 & included her picture. JOYCE ESTELLA PARSON 85 Glace Bay It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Joyce Estella Parson, 85, of Glace Bay, on March 3, 2009, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility. Born in Carbonear, Nfld, Joyce was the daugther of George Breton and Susanne Babbs. She was employed with Home Care in Sydney. Joyce also cared for and looked after numerous children throughout her life. Joyce was a member of the Salvation Army. Joyce is survived by daugther, Pauline, Sydney, sister, Laura McCarthy, Glace Bay; grandchildren, Billy (Michelle) MacNeil, Sheri (Ross) MacIntyre; great-grandchildren Shelby, Jenelle and Oliva. Besides her parents, Joyce was predeceased by her husband, George, brother, George, sisters, Golda and Francis. A special thank you to the staff of the Seaview Manor for the care they gave to Joyce over the past number of years and thank you to the staff of the Glace Bay hospital for being there at our time of need and also a special thank you to Dr. Gordon Spencer. Visitaiton for the late Joyce Parson will take place Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520, from 1-3 p.m. Funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 3 p.m. with Rev. Fred Courtney officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Joyce's memory can be made to the Alzheimer Society. Online condolences may be e-mailed to patten@seaside.ns.ca Now as for the date of publication being March 4th, 2009 it could be when it was rec'd by the C.B. Post for publication ??? The obits are received the day before publication. "As for Glace Bay at Carbonear, Newfoundland, Canada" Glace Bay is still on Cape Breton, and hasn't drifted away on the ice, and become stuck at Carbonear, Nfld. Don't worry Margaret you aren't losing it, any more than we lost Glace Bay. Happy hunting Juanita MacDonald ----- Original Message ----- From: "es718" <es718@freenet.carleton.ca> To: "Cape Breton List" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 11:46 AM Subject: [NS-CB] Cape Breton Post Published obits > Dear List, > > Is it just me or has anyone else been perplexed about the publication of > obits in the actual Cape Breton Post versus what we get online. Some days, I think I am losing it (LOL), so would someone kindly clarify my sanity in this matter. > > Have a great day. > Cheers, Margaret

Lark Szick wrote: > Hello Juanita and Bob, I think what you are looking for is > > Neil Alexander MacKeigan* b. ca. 1902 d. 1950 was brought up by his > grand parents, m. Elizabeth Hunt d/o Charles Hunt and Flora Gillis of > Louisbourg > > Neil's mother is Kate MacKeigan* b. _/10/1880 Catalone d. 18/7/1947 > Sydney buried Loch End Cemetery, Catalone, NS who later married Dan > D. MacLeod from Louisbourg There is no marriage of a *keigan to a Hunt in the 194 marriages or a *gan to a Hunt in the 368 marriages in CBC in NSHVS. The only 1950 death I find is MacKeigan, John Louisburg, Cape Breton County. I do find MacKeigan, Neil Alexander Glace Bay, Cape Breton County 1952. Yes his wife's name is recored as Bessie and this is the only marriage searching on *keigan and *alex* that fits him is: McKeigan, Alexander Ferguson, Jessie May Cape Breton County 1921. there is no marriage for a *neil* *alex* *keigan in any NS county. I see this somewhat duplicates Ron McDougall's info. I will respond to his message in another reply.

Dear List, Is it just me or has anyone else been perplexed about the publication of obits in the actual Cape Breton Post versus what we get online. Case in point, please check March 4, 2009 for Joyce Parsons. I believe the newspaper is bringing the born date under the name of the deceased. Then it is republished. In this case, Carbonear is listed but the late Joyce Parsons died in Glace Bay, N.S. Are there any clear guidelines as to how the Cape Breton Post is publishing these obits in their new format? My comment in no way reflects upon the excellent work done by Carol MacLean in publishing for us. Some days, I think I am losing it (LOL), so would someone kindly clarify my sanity in this matter. Have a great day. Cheers, Margaret

Hi Lark; What source lead you to come up with Elizabeth Hunt [aka Bessie Hunt] being the spouce of Neil McKeigan? "Neil Alexander MacKeigan* b. ca. 1902 d. 1950 [note possible error Neil b. Apr 25, 1903, d. Aug 7, 1952]] was brought up by his grand parents, m. Elizabeth Hunt d/o Charles Hunt and Flora Gillis of Louisbourg" I have to go out but will dig around when I get back. Until later Juanita MacDonald ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lark Szick" <bmwlark@sympatico.ca> To: "Juanita MacDonald" <joseph000@ns.sympatico.ca>; <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Descedants of Charles HUNT andFlorenc Gilliswas[GILLIS] > HELLO All going over all this info, I THINK we have the wrong Neil > MacKeigan > By the list of Stewart's siblings mine don't match up. > > Lark >

HELLO All going over all this info, I THINK we have the wrong Neil MacKeigan By the list of Stewart's siblings mine don't match up. Lark On 03/06/09 7:45 AM, "Juanita MacDonald" <joseph000@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote: > Hi Ron; > > I wouldn't say you threw a kink in it. Its more like you opened a door and > let a little fresh in for Bob. I noticed as I searched the archives, that > Bob's 1st posting for this family was back I believe sometime in 2004. > > I would say you are right on the money, with this family. Lark seems to > agree also that it is the "NEIL MACKEIGAN" we are looking for and I know > Lark has done a lot of research on the "MacKeigans". > > Seward T. Hunt's wife Dolly d. Jan 30 1988. buried Riverview Cemetery. > > On the off chance there might be other members of Seward's family buried > there, I used his sister Gladys name, and there was a woman named "Gladys > Winnifred McCall b. 1915-1973, married to Rev. Harry McCall, further reseach > revealed there were four children, 1. Christine, 2. Neil, 3 unnamed dau > living in England, 4. unnamed dau. living in Scotland. Possibly Gladys > maiden name may have been Hunt. I don't know. > > As for Bessie's obit for "Feb 12, 1869", I am no where near either the > Beaton or NS archives, to do a look up for you. So hopefully some kind soul > with a few minutes to spare, will do the look up for you and Bob. Or you can > write directly to the Halifax Herald, the Beaton [UCB], or NS archives for a > copy of the obit. > > Happy hunting > Juanita MacDonald > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ron McDougall" <ronaldmcdougall@prodigy.net> >> Since you obviously have the ability to pick up on a tip, here is more for >> your edification. (And yes the above Neil MacKeigan is the one to whom I >> referred). I dug through some of my stuff and here is the story as I see >> it. Did Bessie Hunt die young? Given that Neil MacKeigan and Bessie Hunt >> had 6 children I am going to go out on a limb and say she did NOT die >> really young. Why to I think she had six children? Because of the obit >> for her son, Donald. Cape Breton Post March 4, 1992 page 23 Donald >> MacKeigan 57, Louisbourg Donald H. MacKeigan, 57, Louisbourg, died Monday, >> March 2, 1992, at his residence. Born in Louisbourg, he was the son of the >> late Neil and Bessie (Hunt) MacKeigan. ~~~~ I like the name of Florence >> and especially like the name of Seward as children of Bessie Hunt >> MacKeigan. (Charles Alfred Hunt and Flora Gillis had a son Seward.) CB >> Post obit Jan 22, 2003 Seward Hunt 87, Marion Bridge Seward Thomas Hunt, >> 87, of Gabarus Highway, Marion Bridge, passed >> away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, Monday, Jan. 20, >> 2003. ~~~~~ Now lets throw in a kink. Is it "possible" that the Bessie >> Hunt wife of Neil MacKeigan (per Donald MacKeigan obit) and the Bessie >> Hunt, daughter of Flora Gillis, (per Seward Hunt obit) are two different >> Bessies? Yes. I find it highly unlikely though. My next step if I had >> access to the Halifax Herald microfilm would be to check the Feb 12, 1969 >> edition for the obit for Mrs. Bessie MacKeigan who died in Louisbourg and >> is purported to be in that edition. She may have had an obit in the Cape >> Breton Post also. (I would like to think that the UCCB library still has >> microfilm of both the Halifax Herald & Cape Breton Post as I have viewed >> such film there in the somewhat distant past.) >> Ron > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Juanita MacDonald wrote: > Hi Ron; > > I wouldn't say you threw a kink in it. Its more like you opened a > door and let a little fresh in for Bob. I noticed as I searched the > archives, that Bob's 1st posting for this family was back I believe > sometime in 2004. I have been hunting for the Gillies for many years. I just learned of the Hunt connection this year when I found Florence Gillis' birth in NSHVS Two of Kenneth and Florence Gillis' sons stayed in CB: Alex and Angus who married Elizabeth McKinnon, a Catholic, and was disowned or shunned by the rest of the family. My father knew his name but nothing about what happened to him. Juanita kindly give me lots of info on him and his family. The third son, my grandfather Neil Harry went from CB to Cambridge MA via Toronto. He was a mate on a Great Lakes vessel before 1880 when he immigrated into the USA though Buffalo. There were 3 girls: Christina married Alex Finley a sergeant ( US spelling) in the British Medical Corps and moved to England. (I now correspond with her granddaughter who lives in New Zealand);,Margaret moved to Cambridge and married had two children and died there; Sarah moved to Cambridge and died there unmarried. bob gillis

Hi Ron; I wouldn't say you threw a kink in it. Its more like you opened a door and let a little fresh in for Bob. I noticed as I searched the archives, that Bob's 1st posting for this family was back I believe sometime in 2004. I would say you are right on the money, with this family. Lark seems to agree also that it is the "NEIL MACKEIGAN" we are looking for and I know Lark has done a lot of research on the "MacKeigans". Seward T. Hunt's wife Dolly d. Jan 30 1988. buried Riverview Cemetery. On the off chance there might be other members of Seward's family buried there, I used his sister Gladys name, and there was a woman named "Gladys Winnifred McCall b. 1915-1973, married to Rev. Harry McCall, further reseach revealed there were four children, 1. Christine, 2. Neil, 3 unnamed dau living in England, 4. unnamed dau. living in Scotland. Possibly Gladys maiden name may have been Hunt. I don't know. As for Bessie's obit for "Feb 12, 1869", I am no where near either the Beaton or NS archives, to do a look up for you. So hopefully some kind soul with a few minutes to spare, will do the look up for you and Bob. Or you can write directly to the Halifax Herald, the Beaton [UCB], or NS archives for a copy of the obit. Happy hunting Juanita MacDonald ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron McDougall" <ronaldmcdougall@prodigy.net> > Since you obviously have the ability to pick up on a tip, here is more for > your edification. (And yes the above Neil MacKeigan is the one to whom I > referred). I dug through some of my stuff and here is the story as I see > it. Did Bessie Hunt die young? Given that Neil MacKeigan and Bessie Hunt > had 6 children I am going to go out on a limb and say she did NOT die > really young. Why to I think she had six children? Because of the obit > for her son, Donald. Cape Breton Post March 4, 1992 page 23 Donald > MacKeigan 57, Louisbourg Donald H. MacKeigan, 57, Louisbourg, died Monday, > March 2, 1992, at his residence. Born in Louisbourg, he was the son of the > late Neil and Bessie (Hunt) MacKeigan. ~~~~ I like the name of Florence > and especially like the name of Seward as children of Bessie Hunt > MacKeigan. (Charles Alfred Hunt and Flora Gillis had a son Seward.) CB > Post obit Jan 22, 2003 Seward Hunt 87, Marion Bridge Seward Thomas Hunt, > 87, of Gabarus Highway, Marion Bridge, passed > away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, Monday, Jan. 20, > 2003. ~~~~~ Now lets throw in a kink. Is it "possible" that the Bessie > Hunt wife of Neil MacKeigan (per Donald MacKeigan obit) and the Bessie > Hunt, daughter of Flora Gillis, (per Seward Hunt obit) are two different > Bessies? Yes. I find it highly unlikely though. My next step if I had > access to the Halifax Herald microfilm would be to check the Feb 12, 1969 > edition for the obit for Mrs. Bessie MacKeigan who died in Louisbourg and > is purported to be in that edition. She may have had an obit in the Cape > Breton Post also. (I would like to think that the UCCB library still has > microfilm of both the Halifax Herald & Cape Breton Post as I have viewed > such film there in the somewhat distant past.) > Ron

Juanita, I'll drink to that. Also, conscientious and hard workers who are underestimated and underpaid in the workforce. Cheers, Margaret ----- Original Message ----- From: <PaulGask@aol.com> To: <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Obituaries from the Sydney Post Record or Cape BretonPost > > In a message dated 05/03/2009 12:37:54 GMT Standard Time, > joseph000@ns.sympatico.ca writes: > > I know I am bias when it comes to Cape Breton ... but ... I truly believe > we > have the "Best of the Best". Their willingness to provide and share > genealogical/historical research is 2nd to none. They are wonderful. > > > > > > Hi Juanita > > Having finally tracked down my great-grandfather to Cape-Breton - he > "disappeared" from Liverpool in 1907 - then I must heartily endorse your > comments as > far as online resources are concerned. I'm already indebted to the work > of > Maureen Burton McNeil and Wayne Macvicar, and I look forward to joining > the > Cape Breton Genealogy & Historical Association. I hope that will enable > me to > access any records that are not online, as well as being seen to support > local > history and genealogy in the area in which my great-grandfather lived for > forty-odd years and ended his life. > > Best wishes. > > Paul > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Cape Breton Deaths March 06, 2009 Friday There are 4 obituaries for March 6, 2009. 1. MacDonald, Constance 'Connie' - published March 5, 2009 2. Rideout, Annette M - published March 5, 2009 3. Keough, Alayne - published March 5, 2009 4. MacLeod, William Layaton - published March 5, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Constance 'Connie' MacDonald, Baddeck Born in 11/02/1934 at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada - Constance Mary ‘Connie’ MacDonald of 57 MacLeod Street, Baddeck, N.S., died suddenly February 28, 2009, at home at the age of 75. She was born February 11, 1934 in Glace Bay, daughter of the late George and Mary (MacDougall) Briggs. Connie will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 52 years, Donald ‘Don’ J. MacDonald and two daughters, Geraldine and Donna (MacDonald) husband, Dave Clark; grandchildren, Louie and Josie Zita (son and daughter of Geraldine of Mississauga), Amanda and Ulanta Clark (daughters of Donna and Dave of Brampton); brothers and sisters, Danny Briggs (Judy), Marilyn Popwell (Jack), Joan Aucoin (Eddie), all of Glace Bay, George Briggs (Margaret), Mississauga, Sheldon Briggs (Diane), Glace Bay, Wayne Penny of Glace Bay; many special nieces, nephews and many friends. She was predeceased by brother, Gerald and his wife, Annie Briggs, Ken and his wife, Sandra Briggs. Service will be held at Greenwood United Church, Baddeck on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Karen Lynch officiating. As an expression of sympathy for Connie, donations in her memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Annette Rideout, Neil's Harbour at Neil's Harbour , Nova Scotia , Canada Annette Marie Rideout, age 64, of Neil’s Harbour, passed away at Buchanan Memorial Hospital on March 5, 2009, after a courageous battle with lung disease. Born at Neil’s Harbour, she was the daughter of Eliza (Fitzgerald) MacLean and the late Archibald MacLean. She was a proud mother, grandmother, friend and was a devoted member of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry (Eric), Lower Sackville; sons, David (Sherry), Neil’s Harbour, Murray (Margaret), Neil’s Harbour, Michael (Pauline), Halifax, Claude (Florence), Halifax; her brother, Angus (Stella), Coldbrook, N.S.; 11 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter and her special friend, Roger. She was predeceased by her husband, Herman. There will be no visitation by request. Funeral services will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Burial under the direction of Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home will be in St. Andrew’s Cemetery at later date. Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family at fillmoreandwhitman@ns.sympatico.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alayne Keough 1946-2009 - Alayne was born on Boxing Day, 1946, in Sydney, NS. She lived a full life, in Sydney, in Antigonish while at St. FX, in Halifax and since 1973 in Vancouver, with her husband of 33 yrs, David Hopgood. She passed away on Monday, March 2, 2009, of complications due to lung cancer at home with David. Alayne was predeceased by her parents, Gerald and Bernadette "Bernie" (O'Neil) Keough. She is survived by her husband and their three children, Amber, Elizabeth and Stephen as well as her son Denis Fricker and granddaughter Taylor. In addition, her siblings, Fran (Al, Jack, Ron and Jerry, Pat (Kathy). Alayne will be remembered for many things, She raised three beautiful children. Her love and passion for them urged her to become inboleved in their school and her community. She became very involved, eventually serving as the chair of the Vancouver School Consultative Committee. She was instrumental in stopping the spread of big box housed in Kitsilano and recently worked to help preserve the trees along West Broadway. She was active in politics as presdient of the Kits Point Grey NDP, was on the NDP provincial executive and sat on their provincial council. Up until her death, she was co-chair of the West Kits Residences Association. In her work life, she followed the path of advocating for the poor and disadvantaged working at Tenant's Rights Action Committee, the Downtown Eastside Residents' Association and BC Public Interest Advocacy Centre. She stopped working shortly after being diagonsed with lung cancer in June 2008. She fought this scourge valiantly, never complaining until Monday. Many may remember Alayne waling her white boxer, Kyra, a gift from Amber, when she moved to Toronto. In addition to her work in the community, Alayne was an accomplished cook, as evidenced by the smiling faces when they tasted her food, both in her home, and when she managed to fit in a few catering jobs in her spare time. She has attended every Vancouver Folk Festival since it's inception, arriving very early to hold a place for the "runner", and has one child that has been there for everone of her 29 years. A summer vacation in Nova Scotia, especially on the beach at Ingonish, has been a highlight most years and Alayne has many dear friends in that beautiful province. Alayne's ashes will be spread on both coasts. Visitation/viewing will be on Monday, March 9, 2009 from 12:30 - 2 pm in the Fireside Room at the Unitarian Church, 949 W - 49th Ave, at Oak Street, Vancouver, BC. There will be a service starting at 2 pm with a reception to follow. A fund in Alayne's name has been set up wtih the Vancity Community Foundation. Instead of flowers, we urge you to donate towards the Alayne Keough Fund to keep her fight against poverty and for social advocacy alive; make cheques payable to Vancity Community Foundation, Alayne Keough Fund, P.O. Box 2120, Station Terminal, Vancouver, BC, V6B-5R8, or contact Calvin Fong at calvin_fong@vancity.com phone 604-877-7241 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Layton MacLeod 70, Glace Bay - Donations for the late William MacLeod who passed away March 3, 2009, can be made to St. Paul's Building Fund, Nova Scotia Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Society ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org