The Sydney Record - September 30, 1915 FUNERAL YESTERDAY The funeral took place yesterday afternnon of Pearl, four year old daughter of Mr. and Mr. J.B. Moore, Gritton avenue. The child had only been sick a short time. When death occurred on Saturday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. John McIntosh. Interment was at Harwood Hill cemetery. ************* (repeat next day) THE SYDNEY RECORD FRIDAY EVENING OCTOBER 1, 1915 FUNERAL YESTERDAY The funeral took place yesterday afternoon of Pearl, four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Moore, Gritton Avenue. The child had only been sick a short time when death occurred on Saturday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. John McIntosh. Interment was at Hardwood Hill cemetery. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD SATURDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER 18, 1915 VERDICT IN DOMINION MURDER CASE GIVEN The jury inquiring into the murder case at Dominion were in session last evening and returned the following verdict. "That the deceased Mrs. Felix Carlichek, died from the effect of a shot fired from a rifle in the hands of her husband. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD SATURDAY EVENING OCTOBER 2, 1915 SUDDEN DEATH OF C.N. MACLEOD The death occured at about five o'clock this morning of Charles N. MacLeod, Bentinck street, after an illness of less than twenty-four hours, and his sudden death came as shock to the community. Mr. MacLeod was one of the most popular of Sydney's young men, and the family will have the sincere sympathy of his many friends. Mr. MacLeod had been in very good health until a couple of days ago when he contracted a slight cold. He was, however, preparing to go to Springhill on business for the Dominion Coal Company, with whom he was engaged, yesterday morning. He awakened yesterday seriously ill and at noon had passed into unconciousness from which he did not recover. An acute attack of Bright's disease was the cause of his death. Mr. MacLeod was employed in the auditing department of the Dominion Coal Company. Mr. MacLeod was the son of the late Robert MacLeod of Mulgrave. His father and mother predeceased him many years ago. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Hattie Munn, and two small children, a boy and a girl. Mrs. Hadley of Mulgrave is a surviving sister of the deceased. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at two-thirty o'clock from the residence, 83 Bentinck street. The services will be conducted by Rev. P.C. Reed and Rev. I.A. Corbett. Interment will be at Hardwood Hill cemetery. ************* THE SYDNEY RECORD OCTOBER 2, 1915 FUNERAL NOTICE The funeral of the late Charles N. MacLeod will take place from the residence 83 Bentinck street tomorrow, Sunday, afternoon, at two-thirty o'clock. Interment at Hardwood Hill Cemetery. ************* THE SYDNEY RECORD TUESDAY EVENING OCTOBER 5, 1915 FUNERAL OF LATE CHARLES MCLEOD The public tribute paid to the late Charles N. Macleod at his burial yesterday, was a profound token of the high regard in which this popular young man had been held and expressed the sympathy of the community toward the bereaved wife and family in a deep and sincere manner. The funeral was the most largely attended in Sydney in many years and upwards of a thousand men, friends an fellow employees of the deceased in the Dominion Coal company, followed the corse to the grave. The general office of the Dominion Coal Company was closed for the afternoon and some two hundred employees, together with General Manager MacDougall and a number of his executive staff, attended in a body. The men came from Glace Bay on a special train furnished by the Sydney and Louisburg railway and were accompanied by many personal friends of the deceased Comptroller Cameron of the Dominion Steel company and many of the office staff were also in attendance. A detachment of the thirty-sixth battery, former employees of the Dominion Coal Company, attended in a body, and among the many others who were present were a number from different parts of the province, who had been friends and acquaintances of the deceased. The funeral service at the house was conducted by Rev. P.C. Reid, of Bethany Baptist church, assisted by Rev. I.A. Corbett, of Pitt Street Baptist church, and Rev. J.W. Bartlett, of Jubilee Methodist church. The service was an impressive one. The opening hymn, by members of the Baptist choir, "'Tis Midnight and on Olive's Brow" was followed by the scripture reading by Rev. J.W. Bartlett, Rev. Mr. Reed gave the address and in it he referrd to the splendid and sterling character of the deceased and the esteem in which he was held in the community. The prayer was offered by Rev. I.A. Corbett and the service closed with a solo, "Saved by Grace," by Miss Florrie Reid, which was beautifully and feelingly rendered. The pall bearers were, M.W. McDonald, F.W. Armstrong and Harry Watson of the Coal Company staff; Lyman Jackson of the Sydney & Louisburg Railway; G. Percy Gordon, comptroller of the Intercolonial Coal Co., td.; with Stewart McCawley, Don Buckley, and A.C. Thompson, friends of the deceased, and as the funeral left the house, the chimes of St. Andrew's church rang "Nearer, My God to Thee." The chief mourners were: W.A. Munn, the deceased's father-in-law; A.H. Munn and George Munn, brothers-in-law and W. Ross and Chas. Bowen, brothers-in-law of Mrs. Macleod. The long procession, as it moved towards Hardwood Hill cemetery, extended for over half a mile. On arrival at the gates the 36th battery detachment lined up, allowing the funeral to pass through the ranks. At the grave the impressive service of the burial was conducted by the three clergymen. Rev. P.C. Reed read the exhortation and commitment. The prayer was said by Rev. J.W. Bartlett. Rev. I.A. Corbett pronounced the benediction. The funeral was one of the greatest public evidence of esteem for a fellow citizen which the people of this city has ever signified and the floral tributes and large attendance was a striking evidence of the deceased's popularity. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 20, 1915 BURIED AT PICTOU Pictou Advocate-The remains of the late Alex Campbell arrived in Pictou at noon Tuesday from Sydney and the funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon to the New cemetery. The Pictou Odd Fellows attended the funeral in a body. Mr. Campbells two sons and daughter by his first wife and his second wife and little child accompanied the remains to Pictou. Miss Campbell is remaining in Pictou for a time and Capt. Charles is likely to make his home here in future. **************** The Sydney Record - September 14, 1915 ALEXANDER CAMPBELL FUNERAL The funeral of the late Alexander Campbell took place last night from the home at 293 Esplanade. The services at the home was conducted by Rev. J.W. Bartlett and the remains were tenderly cared for by the brethren of the I.O.O.F., who paraded, preceding the hearse in street suit and regalia, to the I.R.C. depot, whence the remains were removed to Pictou for interment. The pall bearers were all members of Queen Lodge, viz: A.G. Cameron, Neil McDonald, D. J. McQuarrie, Alex McLean, Angus Livingstone and Murray McPherson. The parade was marshalled by John McVicar, Dan McPherson, and V.E. Schurman, noble grand and vice grand filling their respective offices for the occasion. The remains were accompanied by a son and daughter, and wife of the deceased. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD WEDNESDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER 15, 1915 CHAS. PARTRIDGE HAS PASSED AWAY (Special to the Record) North Sydney, Sept. 15- The death of an old and very highly respected citizen occurred at the Harbor View Hospital yesterday when Charles Partridge passed away. The deceased was for a number of years in partnership with his brother William Partridge as one of the proprietors of the North Sydney foundry. Latterly he was employed on the censor staff of the cable office here, until two weeks ago, when, on account of illness, he was removed to the hospital. Mr. Partridge was in his seventy-fifth year. His wife predeceased him two years ago, and his only child, a daughter, died several years ago. Mrs. Vinson Bown of this town is a sister and Mr. Richard Partridge of Sydney Mines a brother of the deceased. Funeral will likely take place Thursday afternoon. ********************** THE SYDNEY RECORD FRIDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER 17, 1915 FUNERAL OF LATE CHAS. PARTRIDGE (Special to the Record) North Sydney, Sept. 16-The funeral of the late Charles Partridge, who died in Harbor View hospital recently, takes place from Queen street, at 2:30 from the residence of his sister Mr. V. Bown, to St. John's church. Interment, Lake View Cemetery. es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

THE SYDNEY RECORD WEDNESDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER 15, 1915 JAMES A. MARKS James A. Marks passed away at his home at Demoiselle Creek, Albert county, on Friday, Sept. 10. Mr. Marks was one of the old-time ship carpenters of St. John. He is survived by his wife, one son, W. Marks, of Grand Bay, King's county, and two daughters, Mrs. W. Brittain of Sydney, C.B., and Mrs. W.A. Smith of West St. John. Mr. Marks was in his 86th year and died from the effects of a stroke of paralysis, which came two years ago.- Moncton Times. submitted by es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>

Need help with Alexander A. McLeod m. Margaret Ann Ferguson 14 Feb 1899 in Gabarus Lake, CB. Alexander was 30 and Margaret (Maggie) was 22 according to NSARM marriage cert. Looked through the 1901 and 1906 census with no luck using McLeod/MacLeod and Alexander, Alex, Maggie and Margaret with age +/- 1 year. Looking for children from this marriage for my sister-in-law. Any information or assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Thom

Cape Breton Deaths November 08, 2008 Saturday Con't Gertrude Bonnar ,96, Sydney - Gertrude Bonnar, age 96, of Sydney, who passed away on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, was also predeceased by her sister, Margaret Denittis. Visitation will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel followed by a service at 10 a.m. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- James 'Jim' R. Ford 1939-2008, Glace Bay - It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of our dear father, grandfather and brother, James R. Ford, 'Popa', age 69 of Atlantic Street, Glace Bay. Jim passed away on Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Complex. Born in Glace Bay, he was the loving son of the late William and Jessie (Whiting) Ford. Jim was a devoted member of Holy Cross parish. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was employed as an operator with the CBRM fire department, Glace Bay, and was a member of the IAFF, Local 2779. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Lisa, son, James, grandchildren, Mallory, Tiffany, Danielle and Dylan; brothers, Billy, David (Sharon); sisters, Margaret, Theresa, Helen, Lorraine (David McKillop), Ruth, Carol, Linda (Ernie Billard). Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Sheila (Simmons), brother, Paul, sisters, Catherine, Mary, Rita, Anne Shirley and Anne Jovita. Visitation for Jim Ford will be held Saturday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillvray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay, with Fr. Jake Andrea officiating. Interment will be in St. Anne's Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Glace Bay fire hall. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society. Online condolences to the Ford family are available through www.vjmcgillvray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillvray.ca/>. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him O Lord, May He Rest In Peace. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths November 08, 2008 Saturday Edward Alexander Binder 1926-2008 Dominion - It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Edward 'Eddie' Binder, age 82, of Union Street, Dominion. Eddie passed away at his residence on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008. Born in Glace Bay, Eddie was the son of the late John and Christina (MacInnis) Binder. He was a retired coal miner who spent 36 years working for the Cape Breton Development Corporation. He enjoyed bowling and for many years bowled with the Colliery Bowling League. He loved watching hockey and was a die-hard Montreal Canadians fan. Eddie was a Veteran of the Second World War and served overseas in Germany. He was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Glace Bay and will be remembered as a quiet man who deeply enjoyed the company of his family. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 41 years, Monica (Nicholson); daughter, Norma (Stephen) MacKay, Dominion; sons, Gary, Hamilton, Ont., Dwight (Tracy), Scotchtown, Darren (Krista), Dartmouth; grandchildren, Cherice, Amanda, Stephen, Jessie, Shannon, Daniel, Brett, Drew and Rhea, great grandchildren, Gavin, Jade and Logan. He will also be dearly missed by his sister, Norma (Simon) McLean, Glace Bay; brothers, Terry (Bea), Glace Bay, Allisdair (Barb), Lower Sackville; sister-in-law, Bonnie Binder and many nieces, nephews and friends. Besides his parents, Eddie was also predeceased by his first wife, Jessie (Hibbs); their daughter, Carol in infancy and his brothers, Ray and Donald 'Skippy'. Visitation for Eddie Binder will be held Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Monday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Michael Henderson officiating. A reception will follow in the funeral home. Interment will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Eddie can be made to the Lung Association. Online condolences to the Binder family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Francis James 'Frank' Axworthy 78, Sydney - It is with broken hearts that we, the family of Francis James 'Frank' Axworthy, announce his passing on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, Dec. 19, 1929, he was the son of the late John Herman and Margaret (Cusack) Axworthy. For many years, Frank was employed with Lipton's Auto Parts and retired due to injury from Miller Rentals, where he worked as a heavy duty diesel mechanic. Surviving are his wife, Ella (King); brother, John (Gladys) Axworthy; sons, Frank 'Bingy' (June), Gerald, Gary (Gail Fraser), Lenny, Glen (Michelle Walsh), Duane 'Cheta' (Shelly) and Troy (Susan Booth); daughters, Betty Gerrior, Dorothy (Fred Hawrylak), Beverly (John) Rafferty, Debbie (Cecil) Koehler and Margie Axworthy; 28 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, Frank was predeceased by his daughter, Loretta, grandson, Gregory Gerrior, daughters-in-law, Betty Helle and Eleanor Malloney, son-in-law, Greg Gerrior, two sons in infancy, brothers, William Patrick 'Willie' and Patrick Scott and a brother in infancy. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Sunday 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Redeemer Church, Monday, 11 a.m., with Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. "You will be in our hearts forever." Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Marvin Clements 73, Dominion - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Marvin Clements of Dominion, on Nov. 6, 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Waddens Cove, Marvin was the son of the late Charles and Lilly Clements. Marvin was an engineer for the lake boats and he worked on the Helen and Don Cadegan boats in Glace Bay. He loved to fix lawnmowers and bicycles and loved dogs. Marvin is survived by sister, Arlene (Dennis) MacKeigan; brothers, Lonnie (Sylvia) and Wayne; sister-in-law, Isabelle and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Marvin was predeceased by two brothers, Delbert and Ellsworth Clements, sisters-in-law, Janet and Helen. He will be sadly missed by his good friends Jane Deruelle, Johnny MacKay, Lonzo MacNeil and Jason MacKay, who was like a grandson to him. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral service to be held Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at Patten Funeral Home & Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520, at 2 p.m. Burial to follow in Waddens Cove Cemetery. Donations in Marvin's memory can be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to patten@seaside.ns.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wayne Lively Mississauga, Ont. - Wayne Lively, 66, of Mississauga, Ont., passed away Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, after a lengthy illness. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late John and Mary Jane (MacPhee) Lively. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Betty (Pinkney) Lively; daughter, Sharon (Brad Wingfelder); son, Clint and two grandchildren, Justin and Amanda; four sisters, Virginia Sudds, Helen (Art) Pettipas, Phyllis Sudds, Gladys (Joe) MacKenzie and one aunt, Evelyn French; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by two brothers, Jack and Bud and two sisters, Mary and Katie, brothers-in-law, Charles and Tom, two nieces, Heather (Sudds) Sarka and Charlene (Sudds) Geoffredo and two nephews, Gary Sudds and Paul Pettipas. Wayne always remembered his many friends in Cape Breton. Visitation was held Oct. 26 and 27 from 7-9 p.m. at Glen Oakes Memorial Chapel. Funeral mass was held Oct. 28, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ignatius Loyola Church with Msgr. Joseph Shields officiating. Burial at Glen Oakes Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ruth Olga Kokocki 57, Sydney - It is with great sadness that we, the family, regret to announce the passing of Ruth Kokocki, which occurred Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late George and Lina (Watson) Lynds. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Ruth was a registered nurse working at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, until her illness. Surviving are her three daughters, Kelly (Kokocki) (Colin) Matthison, Kitchener, Ont., Nikki Kokocki, Yarmouth, N.S., and Krista Kokocki, Sydney; one brother, Byron Lynds, Sydney; and two grandchildren, Micah and Naomi. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Carmen Kokocki. Visitation for the late Ruth Kokocki will take place Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Biggar officiating. Burial to follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made in Ruth's memory to the Samaritan's Purse or the Gideon Bibles. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of . . . ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Hi Folks!! I need your help again. Thanks to the new book out done by Wayne Mcvicar, a brick wall we have had for over 25 years is starting to crumble. But a very popular name has shown up "McDonald". Where do I start? I already know that this is the best place to ask questions. I am looking for a Lauchlin (LOCKY) MCDONALD who married a McSween. First name could be Margaret, Mary Ann or Jessie. I then found this family in the 1901 census: That fits Lauchlin McDonald Head Married b. May 20, 1838 age 62 Margaret " Wife " June 1, 1853 47. I believe this date to be recorded wrong. The date I have is 1843 age 57. Angus " son S Aug 1, 1874 26 Maggie " dau Dec 25, 1875 25 Mary " dau Jan 6, 1877 23 Dan " son April 22, 1880 20 Katie E. " dau Aug 10, 1884 16 Ambrose " son Aug 22, 1888 12 Jutta " Gr dau Mar 25, 1901 South Forks Y-2 district. line 31. Does this family look familier to anyone, I am hoping someone has this line already done. Thank you for your time: Karen (McSween ) Porter My e-mail kporter54@cogeco.ca Proud to be the granddaughter of Eliza Elizabeth Ward one of 1000,000 British Home Children sent from the United Kingdom to a new life in Canada. Eliza arrived with her sister Ellen May (Nellie) in Quebec July 1904 at age 13 years.

Good morning all, I have recently been given a clock that some have told me hung in Holy Redeemer Church at the Pier in Father Keily's time. It was supposed to be hanging to the left of the pulpit when sitting in the congregation. Would anyone have a picture of the church, perhaps at a wedding, to verify this? Thank you, Rosemary

Cape Breton Deaths November 07, 2008 Friday Adelaide Félicité Deveau Belle Cote - It is with heavy hearts and with most loving memories that we are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our mom, Adelaide, age 74, upon arrival to Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. Born Sept. 30, 1934, in Belle Cote, to the late John P. and Margaret (Chiasson) LeBlanc, she was a true Bellecoter, only living away briefly in Montreal and Toronto, before moving home to stay in 1957. It's here they raised six children and helped raise her beloved grandchildren with whom she loved to play Scrabble. No one passed through our doors without having at least a cup of tea, many with fresh homemade bread and preserves. She was an avid bingo and card player and even on her last morning completed her daily crossword and cryptoquote. Along with running the in-home Canada Post outlet for almost 30 years, she was a member of the St. Michael CWL, a lecturer and involved in the Belle Cote Community Centre. Belle Cote Days were her most favourite time of year, the more the merrier, so many laughs and stories shared. She leaves to mourn her husband of 52 years, Gerry; three sons, Junior, Belle Cote, Johnny (Linda), Edmonton, and Herman, Belle Cote/Fort McMurray; three daughters, Lucy (Lawrence) Miller, Ann (Ross MacKay), both of Halifax, and Ella (Frank) White, Norwood, Mass.; grandchildren, Meaghan, Ashley, Shelly, Caithlin, Cassey, Johnathon, Matthew, Trenton and Jordan; one sister, Mary Catherine (Dennis) Murphy; aunt, Marie Louise Moncousky, mother-in-law, Lucy Lortie; daughter-in-law, Mona Deveau. She will be sorely missed by her card and bingo buddies, Caroline, John, Cecile and "the angels" Anne Louise, Dorothy and Wilena. She was predeceased by one sister, Mary Louise Cormier. Visitation will be take place today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Belle Cote Community Centre. Funeral will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Michael's Church, Margaree, Fr. Jim MacDonald officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Belle Cote and Area Community Centre. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd. "As a loving tribute to mom, take time to sit, have a cup of tea and watch the sunset!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gertrude Bonnar 96, Sydney - Gertrude Bonnar, age 96, of Sydney, went to her eternal rest on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility. She was born Feb. 11, 1912, in Main-a-Dieu. She was the daughter of the late James and Annie (Jewel) Boone. She is survived by her beloved son, David Bonnar and his wife, Helena, Sydney; her grandchildren, Anne Marie and Donnie; her great-grandchildren, Sue Helene and Elizabeth and nieces and nephews who thought the world of their 'Aunt Gertie'. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Annie (Jewel) Boone, brothers, David, Ben, Stephen and sister Katie. She worked for many years at the Maritime Tel and Tel offices in Sydney. Family was everything to Gertie and she treasured her times with them. Prior to her illness, she was an avid and talented crafter who made beautiful knitted and crocheted creations. Visitation will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel followed by a service at 10 a.m. with Fr. E. MacDonald officiating. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sadie Ann MacLean 92, Baddeck - Sadie Ann MacLean, 92, a resident of Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck, and formerly of Big Bras d'Or, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at her residence. Born at the family home on Patterson Road, Bras d'Or, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dolena (Murray) Patterson. She was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church, Big Bras d'Or. She was also a member of St. James Quilting Society, the Ladies Aid, the AMS and the Order of the Eastern Star. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she is survived by her sister, Florence MacLeod, North Sydney; special nephews, Angus MacLeod, Charles and Glen and her special niece, Arlene Bennett. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews; grandnieces and nephews and great-grandnieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Malcolm J. MacLean, brothers, Neil F. Murray and Angus Patterson and her sister, Isabell MacDonald. Special thanks are extended to the staff of the Alderwood Rest Home, who not only cared for Sadie as a resident, but embraced her as a family member. Visitation for the late Sadie MacLean will be in the Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be celebrated Saturday at 2 p.m. in St. James Presbyterian Church, with Lydia MacKinnon officiating, assisted by Rev. Ritchie Robinson. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery. As memorials, donations may be made to the Alderwood Rest Home or the Alzheimer Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at fillmoreandwhitmanfuneralhome@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary M. Hillgrove 1927-2008 Glace Bay - Mary Hillgrove of York Street who passed away on Nov. 4, 2008, was also predeceased by a sister, Anna Donovan. Mrs. Hillgrove's funeral mass will be celebrated Friday 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hilda (Beaton) Jones July 1930-Oct. 2008 - Hilda Jones of Michigan formerly of New Waterford, died Oct. 5, 2008. Survived by her husband; eight children and siblings, Gerald, Mabel, Alma, Irene, Isabel, Alban and Loretta. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Kevin Podgursky wrote: > Hi Karen, > > Sorry to tell you she passed this August, if its the same Rathbun. > She posted to the NS list I think. > > You can search the Lowell archives www.lowellsun.com for a write up > of her. > > Perhaps searching lists.rootsweb.com for her name might turn up some > of her research. Searching the rootsweb archives for body contains "shirley rathbun" year 2008 will bring up her obituary. There might be something in these postins that tell where her files have or will go. Search previous years to find older email addresses. The search for subject Ward or "british home children" from her older addresses to find any message from her that might help you. bob gillis > On 11/6/08, Norm & Karen Porter <kporter54@cogeco.ca> wrote: >> Hello: >> >> I am hoping that Shirley E. Rathbun might be a frequent viewer of >> this site or that someone out there may know her. She might have >> information useful to me in my research. >> >> Proud to be the granddaughter of Eliza Elizabeth Ward one of >> 1000,000 British Home Children sent from the United Kingdom to a >> new life in Canada. Eliza arrived with her sister Ellen May >> (Nellie) in Quebec July 1904 at age 13 years.

Hi Karen, Sorry to tell you she passed this August, if its the same Rathbun. She posted to the NS list I think. You can search the Lowell archives www.lowellsun.com for a write up of her. Perhaps searching lists.rootsweb.com for her name might turn up some of her research. Kevin On 11/6/08, Norm & Karen Porter <kporter54@cogeco.ca> wrote: > Hello: > > I am hoping that Shirley E. Rathbun might be a frequent viewer of this site or that someone out there may know her. She might have information useful to me in my research. > > My e-mail is kporter54@cogeco.ca > > Help is appreciated: > Karen > > > Proud to be the granddaughter of Eliza Elizabeth Ward one of 1000,000 British Home Children sent from the United Kingdom to a new life in Canada. Eliza arrived with her sister Ellen May (Nellie) in Quebec July 1904 at age 13 years. > > ------------------------------- > 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 > -- http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~podgursky/

I am so sorry to hear that Shirley has passed away. I sure hope her family has put her research to good use. May God bless her family and friends. Karen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Podgursky" <kpodgursky@gmail.com> To: "Norm & Karen Porter" <kporter54@cogeco.ca> Cc: "NS-CB-L" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 4:19 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Looking for Shirley E. Rathbun > Hi Karen, > > Sorry to tell you she passed this August, if its the same Rathbun. > She posted to the NS list I think. > > You can search the Lowell archives > www.lowellsun.com for a write up of her. > > Perhaps searching lists.rootsweb.com for her name might turn up some > of her research. > > Kevin > > On 11/6/08, Norm & Karen Porter <kporter54@cogeco.ca> wrote: >> Hello: >> >> I am hoping that Shirley E. Rathbun might be a frequent viewer of >> this site or that someone out there may know her. She might have >> information useful to me in my research. >> >> My e-mail is kporter54@cogeco.ca >> >> Help is appreciated: >> Karen >> >> >> Proud to be the granddaughter of Eliza Elizabeth Ward one of 1000,000 >> British Home Children sent from the United Kingdom to a new life in >> Canada. Eliza arrived with her sister Ellen May (Nellie) in Quebec July >> 1904 at age 13 years. >> >> ------------------------------- >> 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 >> > > > -- > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~podgursky/

Hello: I am hoping that Shirley E. Rathbun might be a frequent viewer of this site or that someone out there may know her. She might have information useful to me in my research. My e-mail is kporter54@cogeco.ca Help is appreciated: Karen Proud to be the granddaughter of Eliza Elizabeth Ward one of 1000,000 British Home Children sent from the United Kingdom to a new life in Canada. Eliza arrived with her sister Ellen May (Nellie) in Quebec July 1904 at age 13 years.

Cape Breton Deaths November 06, 2008 Thursday Douglas Wilson 90, Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Douglas Wilson, 90, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at the Glace Bay General Hospital, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Dougie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Born in Dominion, June 1, 1918, he was the son of the late William George and Ethel (Coffin) Wilson. Doug grew up in Dominion and worked for many years in the automobile industry at Hyland Motors, Bay Motors and Bay Chev. He was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay and also a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas from March 1942 to January 1946. Doug served in the liberation of Holland and the Battle of the Bulge and was also a member of the RCL, Branch No. 3, Glace Bay. He loved spending time in Florida and at his summer home of 50 years in Hillside, Mira. Other hobbies included fishing, hunting and going to watch his favourite hockey team, the Screaming Eagles. Doug is survived by his best friend and wife of 62 years, the former Margaret Lyons; sons, Robert (Rhonda) and Donald (Karen). He is survived by one sister, Polly Wynn; five grandchildren, Robin (Chris) Barrett, Beth (Darrell) MacMullin, Natasha (Ernie) Dalton, Dustin and Tatum Wilson and five great-grandchildren, Emma and Zackary Barrett, Duncan MacMullin, Lara and Kael Dalton. Besides his parents, Doug was predeceased by his brothers, George and Bob, sisters, Rhoda, Clara, Vivian and Lois. Visitation will take place Friday, Nov. 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral service officiated by Rev. Vernon Reid is Saturday morning at 11:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay. Interment to follow in Greenwood Cemetery. All are invited to join the family for a reception in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dougie may be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care or the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences to the family can also be sent through the funeral home website www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Members of the RCL Branch No. 3, Glace Bay, will hold an honour guard at the entrance of the church to greet the funeral procession. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oscar Murphy 1925-2008 Dominion/Glace Bay - It is with the saddest of hearts that we, the family of Oscar Murphy announce the passing of a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.Oscar passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. Dad served during the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943 and 1944, treasuring the time he spent with his fellow Legion Comrades. He was employed for 43 years as a coal miner in 20 and 26 collieries. Always quick with a joke and a happy, but mischievous, smile Dad will be truly missed by all who knew him. Dad is survived by his loving children, Judy (Billy Doyle), Glace Bay, Helen (Alan Brown), Dominion, with whom he lived, Brenda (Wayne Dunlop), Thamesford, Ont., David (Gaetane), Abbotsford, B.C., Sherrill, at home, Michael (Anita), Mineville, N.S., Shelly (Shawn Sheppard), Marion Bridge, Trevor (Charmaigne), Bracebridge, Ont.; brother, Rudy Power, Burlington, Ont.; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Our father was predeceased by his wife, Elaine (nee: Minto), parents, Jimmy and Jessie Murphy (nee: MacKinnon), brothers, Harry Murphy, Sid Power, Alonzo Murphy (infant) and fiancée, Anne Kosnick. Visitation for Oscar Murphy will be held Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday, 2 p.m. at St. John's Church, New Aberdeen, with Fr. John MacIntyre officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Donations in Oscar's memory may be made to Brass Tacks or Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences to the Murphy family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Magdalen Hillgrove 1927-2008 Glace Bay - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Hillgrove, age 81, of York Street, Glace Bay. Mary passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late John and Annie (Brown) Howley. Mary was a member of St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay. She enjoyed bowling and playing cards. Mary had a special place in her heart for her two poodles. She will be sadly missed by her sisters, Irene (Earl) Sampson, Glace Bay, Millie Young, Glace Bay, Clare Patterson, Oakville, Ont., and Gloria (Ron) Piper, Kamloops, B.C. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Roy, sons, Grant Allan and Roy Blaise 'Rockie' and brothers, Dan and Gerard. Visitation for Mary Hillgrove will be held Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be held Friday, 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Church with Fr. Gerald Campbell officiating. Interment will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. Donations in Mary's memory may be made to a charity of choice. Condolences to the Hillgrove family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Calvin Blaize MacDonald Aug. 31, 1962-Nov. 2, 2008 - Aurora, Ont./St. Margaret's Village With extraordinary sadness and melancholy hearts, we the family of Calvin Blaize MacDonald announce his sudden passing at his home in Aurora, Ont. Born in St. Margaret's Village, he was the son of Suzanne (MacNeil) MacDonald and the late Ronald Martin MacDonald. He spent the last number of years in Ontario, where he worked as a labourer. Calvin is survived by his wife and best friend, Kimberley Hill; their daughter, Hannah Jean, who was the "apple of his eye"; his mother, Suzanne; sisters, Goretti, Ottawa, Lois (Shane) MacNeil, St. Margaret's Village; brothers, William (Grace) Codrington, Charles (Sheila), Halifax, Leonard (Lisa) and Reg, both of St. Margaret's Village. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his father, he was predeceased by his infant sister, Mary. Visitation for Calvin MacDonald will be held on Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, in St. Margaret's Parish Centre, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. A funeral mass to celebrate his life will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Margaret's of Scotland Church, St. Margaret's Village, with Fr. Dan MacDonald officiating. The burial will be in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow the service in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Calvin's memory may be made to his daughter, Hannah. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Christopher Allen Gallagher - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Christopher Allen Gallagher, loving son, brother and uncle on Nov. 5, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, N.S. Born in Bangor, Me., he was the son of James Kerwin Gallagher and the late Guida Mae (Toney) Gallagher. He was a member of Saint Anthony Daniel parish. Christopher worked and lived for many years in Boston, Mass. He then resided in Toronto, Ont., prior to moving to Sydney to be close to his sisters and brothers. He is survived by his three sisters, Terry Lynn (David) Marshall, Membertou, Annmarie (Donnie) Gallagher, Benson, Ariz., Linda (Norman) St. Pierre, Auburn, Me. He is also survived by his brothers, Nelson, Phillip, Wayne and Anthony Morris, all of Eskasoni, Roger Morris, San Antonio, Tex., John Gallagher, Saco, Me., Michael Gallagher, Houlton, Me. In addition to his immediate family, Chris is survived by his nephews, Christien, James, Julian, Steven, Tarrin, Brendan and nieces, Andrea, Whitney, Tiffany, Jillian, Zara and Brandi. Visitation will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George St., Thursday, Nov. 6, 6-9 p.m. Graveside service will be held Monday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Catholic Cemetery, 449 Ohio St., Bangor, Me., Rev. Rudolph Leveille officiating. Friends are welcome to gather at Mt. Pleasant Catholic Cemetery office at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Chris's memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family of Chris would like to thank the An Cala Palliative Care Centre at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their kindness and support through this most difficult time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Robert Turnbull Jr. Oshawa, Ont. - Mr. Robert Turnbull Jr. passed away in Oshawa, Ont., at 79 years. He was a son of Mrs. and Mr. Robert Turnbull, New Victoria. Robert donated his body to science. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ John Graham MacInnes 61, River Bennett - John Graham MacInnes, 61, of River Bennett, Victoria County, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at home in River Bennett. Born in Breton Cove, June 19, 1947, he was the son of the late Johnny and Mary (Smith) MacInnes. John Graham began his teaching career at what is now Baddeck Academy in 1969. His career as a teacher spanned 34 years including terms as executive director of the Learning Centre in Sydney Mines and as an elementary school teacher at the North Shore Consolidated Elementary School in his local community. First elected to Victoria County municipal council in October 1985, John Graham was acclaimed in every subsequent campaign thereafter for the next 23 years. During this period, he served as deputy warden in 1994, between 2002 and 2004 and again from 2006 to 2008. He was elected warden of Victoria County in 1997 and held that position until 2000. John was very active in his community serving as clerk of session at St. Ann's Bay United Church; as a member of the North Shore and District Volunteer Fire Department and as an early member of the amateur drama troupe, the St. Ann's Bay Players. In recognition of his community service, John was awarded the Queen's Jubilee Medal in 2002. In addition to his community activities, John Graham was an avid gardener and hobby farmer, a lifelong fan of his beloved Montreal Canadiens and an active member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. As an educator at the elementary, junior and senior levels for decades and as a municipal councillor and community volunteer, John Graham, as he was affectionately known, touched a great many people in Victoria County. He will be sorely missed by his former students, constituents, family, friends, colleagues and his pets, Simba, Lizzie and Sandy. He is survived by his wife, the former Joan MacLeod and sons, Christopher Daniel, River Bennett, and John Kenneth (Tianna), Ottawa; brothers, Lloyd (Heather), Breton Cove, Merrill (Minerva), Breton Cove; sisters, Cathy (Ulrich Nikolai), Breton Cove, and Annmarie MacInnes (Sydney Hughes), Halifax. In addition to his immediate family, John Graham is survived by nieces, Megan MacInnes, Englishtown, Erika Nikolai, Toronto, Kate Nikolai, Tokyo, Amy MacInnes, North River, and Jenessa MacInnis, Fort McMurray. He is also survived by nephew, Lloyd Michael MacInnes, Little River; and grandniece, Lila Rose Donovan Nikolai, Toronto. The remains are resting at St. Ann's Bay United Church with visitation Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and again from 7-9 p.m. today (Thursday). The funeral will be held at St. Ann's Bay United Church, Friday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. with Dianne Kempt, DLM officiating. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery, River Bennett. Family flowers only by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Shore and District Volunteer Fire Department - First Responders Unit. Arrangements are under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Casey Joseph Van Schaik 48, Big Bras d'Or - It is with deep sadness and grief that we announce the passing of Casey (Cornelius Joseph) Van Schaick, 48, of Big Bras d'Or, on Nov. 4, 2008, at the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Prince Edward Island, he was the son of Joe and Mary Van Schaick, Barrie, Ont. Casey graduated from Memorial High School, Sydney Mines, and NSCC in Springhill. He was presently employed by Buffets Office Supplies in North Sydney for the past 10 years. He was also an active member of the Big Bras d'Or Volunteer Fire Department. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Joan; his amazing daughters, Sharon (Chris), Fredericton, and Stacey (Nicholas), Sydney Mines; and his granddaughter, Sarah Marie. He also leaves behind his parents, Joe and Mary; sisters, Sophie, Abington, Mary 'Mieke' (Sandy Manley), Truro, Patricia (Tim McCune), Mascouche, Que.; brothers, Joe (Janet MacLean), Barrie, Ont., Vincent (Sheila Mettam), Big Bras d'Or, and Pieter (Lisa Tran), Maplewood, N.J.; in-laws, Linda (Bob), Beaverbank, N.S., Eileen (Sidney), Springhill, N.S., Bobby (Janet), Lower Sackville, N.S., Bill (Sherry), Beaverbank, N.S.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews in Nova Scotia, Canada, the United States, the Netherlands and Denmark. He was predeceased by his sister, Ann Mary in infancy, and his mother-in-law, Ida Clark, Springhill. Visitation for Casey Van Schaick will be held in the J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, Saturday, Nov. 8 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate his life will take place Sunday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ritchie Robinson officiating. The burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Big Bras d'Or. Donations in Casey's memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Levi John Mattie 66, Wagmatcook - Levi John Mattie, 66, of Wagmatcook, Victoria County, died Nov. 3, 2008, in Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Born in Wagmatcook, he was a son of the late Matthew John and Mary Jane (Cremo) Mattie. He was a member of Queen of the World parish, Wagmatcook. Levi was devoted to St. Ann du Beaupré in Quebec. His favourite pastime was fishing and going to bingo. Levi loved his pets, Tooney and Valatino. He is survived by son, Frederick Isadore; brothers, Mathew Francis, Eskasoni, Lawrence Cremo, Boston; sisters, Susie Bernard, Jane Simon and Katherine Isadore. He will be missed by caregivers and friends, Allan John and Walter Isadore. He was predeceased by his adoptive parents, Mary Ellen Simon and Andrew Mattie Simon, daughter, Brenda Googoo, sisters, Mary Catherine Cremo, Ida Bernard, Mary Belle Isadore, brothers, John Simon and Michael Pierro. The body is resting at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Isadore, 22 Katie's Lane, Wagmatcook, with visiting hours Thursday after 4 p.m. and all day Friday. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in Queen of the World Church, Rev. Norman MacPhee officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Georgina MacDonald 90, New Waterford - Georgina MacDonald passed away peacefully at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, in her 90th year. Born in Inverness, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Matilda (Gillis) Getto. She was a member of the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Agnes Church, New Waterford. She is survived by her six sons, Donnie (Nettie), Broad Cove, Gregory, Sydney, Wendell (Geri), Dwight (Jane), Zachary (Debbie), John (Pam), all in Massachucetts; one daughter, Mugsy (Chuck) Schima, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Kevin, Darryl, Heather, Hermine, Mandy, Daniel, Anna Rose, Michael, Natalie; great-grandchildren, Lily, Paige, Liam, Rhiannon and Jeremy. She is also survived by sisters, Matilda Blouin, Waterville, Sarah Wellner, Fredericton, Hermine Getto and Sylvia Medjuck, both of New Waterford; brother, Carl (Agatha), New Waterford; numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Donald, sisters, Margaret Thurbide, Rose Habicht, Leonie Hadley and Catherine Marchesin. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A private memorial mass to celebrate Georgina's life will be held at will be held at a later date. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths November 05, 2008 Wednesday Henry George Victor Hunt 72, Calabash Road, Southside Boularderie - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Henry G.V. (Hank) Hunt, devoted husband, father and grandfather, on Nov. 3, 2008, at the Northside General Hospital, after a lengthy battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born on Jan. 30, 1936, in London, Ont., he was the son of the late William John and Pansy (Patricia) Octavia (Roberts) Hunt. He was a member of St. Joachim parish, Southside Boularderie. Henry was a veteran of the Canadian Air Force serving in Canada and Germany. He was also a member of the CNR Police. He moved to Cape Breton in 1963, working as a dairy farmer and forestry contractor until his retirement. He is survived by his devoted, loving wife and best friend of 51 years, Mary Jane (Harrison) Hunt; his three children, Debbie (Llowan) Walsh, Bras d'Or, Vicki (Donnie) MacDermid, Big Bras d'Or, and Gordon (Bonnie Patterson), Southside Boularderie; six grandchildren, Jaclyn and Curt Walsh, Erica, Angela, Lindsey and Malcolm MacDermid. He is also survived by his sisters, Janet (Wayne) Warren, Ft. McMurray, Alta., and Marguerite Battenburg, Toronto, Ont.; and many nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation by request of the family. Cremation has taken place. A funeral mass to celebrate Henry's life will be held Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. in St. Joachim Church, Southside Boularderie, with Fr. Peter MacLeod officiating. A reception will follow in the Southside Boularderie fire hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry's memory may be made to lung association, or to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Albert Abbott 84, Sydney - Albert Fraser Abbott of Taylor Street, Sydney, passed away Monday Nov. 3, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Bonavista, N.L., he was the son of the late Andrew and Isabella (Keel) Abbott. Albert was a former elder of Trinity United Church, Whitney Pier, and a former member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, Sydney. In 1984, he retired from Sydney Steel where he worked in the No. 3 boiler house. Surviving are his wife, Blanche (Etsell); daughter, April (Bob) Moore, Port Hastings; sister, Dorothy Russell, Bonavista; and grandchildren, Kyle and Jordan. Albert was predeceased by his brothers, Ray, Sidney and John. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in Trinity United Church, Friday, 2 p.m., with Rev. Jackie MacDonald officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Following the service a reception will be held in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ John Graham MacInnes 61, River Bennett - John Graham MacInnes, 61, of River Bennett, Victoria County, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at home in River Bennett. Born in Breton Cove, June 19, 1947, he was the son of the late Johnny and Mary (Smith) MacInnes. John Graham began his teaching career at what is now Baddeck Academy in 1969. His career as a teacher spanned 34 years including terms as executive director of the Learning Centre in Sydney Mines and as an elementary school teacher at the North Shore Consolidated Elementary School in his local community. First elected to Victoria County municipal council in October 1985, John Graham was acclaimed in every subsequent campaign thereafter for the next 23 years. During this period, he served as deputy warden in 1994, between 2002 and 2004 and again from 2006 to 2008. He was elected warden of Victoria County in 1997 and held that position until 2000. John was very active in his community serving as clerk of session at St. Ann's Bay United Church; as a member of the North Shore and District Volunteer Fire Department and as an early member of the amateur drama troupe, the St. Ann's Bay Players. In recognition of his community service, John was awarded the Queen's Jubilee Medal in 2002. In addition to his community activities, John Graham was an avid gardener and hobby farmer, a lifelong fan of his beloved Montreal Canadiens and an active member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. As an educator at the elementary, junior and senior levels for decades and as a municipal councillor and community volunteer, John Graham, as he was affectionately known, touched a great many people in Victoria County. He will be sorely missed by his former students, constituents, family, friends, colleagues and his pets, Simba, Lizzie and Sandy. He is survived by his wife, the former Joan MacLeod and sons, Christopher Daniel, River Bennett, and John Kenneth (Tianna), Ottawa; brothers, Lloyd (Heather), Breton Cove, Merrill (Minerva), Breton Cove; sisters, Cathy (Ulrich Nikolai), Breton Cove, and Annmarie MacInnes (Sydney Hughes), Halifax. In addition to his immediate family, John Graham is survived by nieces, Megan MacInnes, Englishtown, Erika Nikolai, Toronto, Kate Nikolai, Tokyo, Amy MacInnes, North River, and Jenessa MacInnis, Fort McMurray. He is also survived by nephew, Lloyd Michael MacInnes, Little River; and grandniece, Lila Rose Donovan Nikolai, Toronto. The remains are resting at St. Ann's Bay United Church with visitation from 2-5 p.m. and again from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. The funeral will be held at St. Ann's Bay United Church, Friday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. with Dianne Kempt, DLM officiating. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery, River Bennett. Family flowers only by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Shore and District Volunteer Fire Department - First Responders Unit. Arrangements are under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cecilia Currie Shaw 82, Sydney - It is with great regret that we, the family announce the passing of Cecilia Shaw on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after complications due to meningitis. Born in Paisley, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anne (Currie) Barr. Cecilia has left behind to mourn are her loving husband, John Anthony; sons, David Anthony (Jocelyn), Kenneth John (Cheryl); daughter, Karen Cecilia (Joe) Schnitker; her wonderful grandchildren, Madeleine, Jenna and Bradley as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Anne and Andrew, she was predeceased by her siblings, Ruby, Janet, Dan, Alma, Mary, John, Betty and Anne. She will always be loved and missed by her family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place Thursday, Nov. 6 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7 at the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sr. Pauline Louise Chiasson 71, New Waterford - The visitation for Sr. Pauline Chiasson will take place Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J.McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. The funeral mass officiated by Rev. Paul MacNeil is Friday morning at 11 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, Mt. Carmel Church followed by interment in the parish cemetery. All are welcome to join the family at the Carmel Centre for a reception. Condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. The Sisters will be holding a prayer service Thursday night at 6:15 p.m. in the funeral home. All are warmly welcomed to attend. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ M. Elaine (Cook) Burke Burlington, Ont. Memorial Service - A memorial service for the late Elaine Burke, beloved wife of Fraser Burke, will be held Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at 11 a.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, New Waterford. Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Interment at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

LOCAL NEWS Cape Breton Post 03/11/08 John Graham MacInnesCommunity mourns the death of longtime councillor LAURA JEAN GRANT The Cape Breton Post RIVER BENNET - John Graham MacInnes is being remembered as the ultimate community man. The longtime Victoria County councillor, former warden and retired school teacher died early Monday from what's believed to be a heart attack. He was 61. A resident of River Bennet, MacInnes was involved in all facets of rural community life, from education and the arts to volunteer work and politics. "John Graham leaves a colossal void in the area. He was so involved in almost everything, particularly the (St. Ann's Bay United) church. The church will miss him terribly. He worked extremely long hours doing things in the community. I don't know when in the world he ever slept," said former MLA Kennie MacAskill of neighbouring Englishtown. "We'll miss him very much." First elected to Victoria County council in 1985, MacInnes served as councillor for 23 straight years going unopposed in his district in every municipal campaign since his inaugural run for the seat. "For somebody in municipal politics that's pretty amazing stuff. That in itself speaks to how he was thought of in his community, in my opinion," said fellow councillor Bruce Morrison of MacInnes' popularity representing the communities of North Shore, North River, Englishtown, South Haven and area. MacInnes was acclaimed once again in District 4 during last month's municipal election. Morrison said MacInnes "saw the big picture" and was very supportive of projects throughout the county. He was also a wealth of information and support throughout their years together on council. "We sat side by side basically for 11 years because our districts were side by side and that's how they seat us. He was certainly very good to me as far as mentoring and guiding for my introduction to municipal politics," he said. "We didn't always agree on our politics or our hockey teams but we certainly developed a very sincere friendship." Morrison described MacInnes as a real gentleman with a wonderful sense of humour. "We had a lot of laughs," he recalled. Sandy Hudson, Victoria County's chief adminstrative officer, said MacInnes - who served one term as warden and a couple of terms as deputy warden - will be missed around the council table. "His experience and his counsel will be sorely missed," said Hudson. "He's quite a community worker, too, down the North Shore and North River and Englishtown and all that area. He was always doing something for somebody." MacInnes was also a respected educator who taught for many years at schools in Baddeck, Sydney Mines and North Shore. He retired from the now-closed North Shore Elementary School about six years ago. "I had the privilege of working with him for his last two years of teaching," said Marilyn MacLeod, former principal at North Shore. "I just have such fond memories. We had a lot of laughs and he couldn't be better to work with, lots of funny jokes and funny stories. "(He was) a man who was very proud of his family and who loved his pets and loved children and loved teaching. He was very kind and just had so many experiences and talents and he wanted to share those with children." MacInnes often performed in local producations and with the St. Ann's Bay Players, and MacLeod said he was always willing to share his passion for theatre with the school. MacLeod, a resident of North Shore, said MacInnes was "involved in everything" in the community and was well respected and loved. MacInnes is survived by his wife, Joan, and two sons, Chris and Ken. ljgrant@cbpost.com 04/11/08

Cape Breton Deaths November 04, 2008 Tuesday Agnes Phyllis McGean, RN 69, Sydney Mines - With broken hearts and deepest sadness, we, the family regret to announce the passing of our beloved sister, aunt and friend, Agnes Phyllis McGean, on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by her loving sisters, nieces and friends, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the loving daughter of the late George and Rosella (Matthews) McGean. Phyllis was a devout member of Immaculate Conception parish, where she served as cross bearer and eucharistic minister. She was a member of the parish CWL. She also belonged to the St. Elizabeth Alumni and the Retired Nurses Association. Phyllis graduated from St. Elizabeth Hospital in 1960. The following four years she spent working in Ontario. She worked at Hotel Dieu, St. Catharines, St. Joseph's Hospital, London, and Kingston General Hospital, Kingston. Following this, she returned to St. Elizabeth's where she became the inhalation therapist and IV therapist. She finished her nursing career at Harbour View Hospital, from where she retired in 1994. Phyllis loved to travel, and had many enjoyable trips, from St. Pierre, Miquelon, to Hawaii, Western Canada, Europe, The British Isles, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda and many times to Florida, from where she also took Caribbean cruises. Phyllis also enjoyed dancing, movies, playing cards and visiting with family and friends. Phyllis is survived by her sisters, Glenda (Allan) Graves, Kentville, N.S., Georgina (Roy) Graves, New Minas, N.S., and Mary Elizabeth (Betty) (David) Smith, Millville, N.S. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, George (Shelley), Roseann (Chris), Roy (Marci), Bernie (Carla), Sheldon (Carol), Jeff (Tanya), Tracey (Shawn), Kim (Jon), and their children, Phyllis's great nieces and nephews. Also surviving is her extended family, Dr. William and Carolyn Snow, and their children, and her special friend, Eleanor Strickland. Besides her parents, Phyllis was predeceased by her brother, Sheldon and loving companion, William Snow. Visitation for Phyllis McGean will be held in the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, today (Tuesday, Nov. 4) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass celebrate her life will take place Wednesday, at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Convent Street, Sydney Mines, with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. A reception will follow the mass in St. Pius X parish hall. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ David Arthur MacLean 46, North Sydney - It is with great sadness and humble hearts, we the family of David Arthur MacLean announce the passing of our beloved friend and family member. He passed away suddenly at his home in North Sydney on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008. Born Jan. 28, 1962, in New Waterford, he was the son of Anna (MacDougall) MacLean and the late Raymond Myles MacLean. David leaves behind the love of his life and best friend, Ann Fifoot. David was also a beloved father to his children, Shana and Kurtis MacLean, Jana (Drew LeClaire) and Josh Fifoot and his two grandsons, Jaxon and Rylan. Countless lives have been touched by his unforgettable personality. He was always there for his brothers and sisters, Billy MacLean, Ontario, Audrey (Dave) Boudreau, New Waterford, Carol Ann (Mike) Harrietha, Glace Bay, Anita (Wayne) Chaisson, Ontario, Arlene (Kevin) McNeil, Halifax, Robert MacLean (Chris), New Waterford, Lisa (Kenny) MacDonald, New Waterford, and Randy MacLean, Ontario. He will be loved and missed by all his nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews. David will also be missed by the Fifoot family. He was a former employee of Sobeys for many years. To say he was a handyman would be a tragic understatement. David was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping trips with his family and friends. He was a selfless person whose attitude was 'I can do that,' 'we can have that done in no time' or 'when can we start'. David has countless friends, who he was never too busy to take time to visit. A lot of David's time was spent with his best friends Buddy Fifoot and John and Janet Eyking. Our lives have been changed forever. David gave this world the greatest gift it could have asked for . . . himself. There will be no visitation. A funeral mass for David will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, North Sydney with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment in St. Agnes Cemetery, New Waterford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation, or any charity. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sr. Pauline Louise Chiasson 71, New Waterford - Sr. Pauline Chiasson, 71, of Plummer Avenue, New Waterford, passed away suddenly Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford and a member of Mt. Carmel Church, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Catherine (Boudreau) Chiasson. Sr. Pauline entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity, Halifax in 1959. She worked in the dietary department at the Mother House and the Infirmary Hospital, both in Halifax and also at the residential school in Shubenacadie. Sr. Pauline was later employed at Seaview Manor, Glace Bay, as a CNA. Her last area of employment was doing home-care work with City Home Makers, which serves the industrial Cape Breton area. Sr. Pauline will be remembered as a very cheerful person who had a great sense of humour. She was also known as a superb cook. She is survived by two brothers, Johnny, Florida, Thomas, Toronto; two sisters, Janette Lundrigan, Sydney, Yvette (Wilfred) Boudreau, Cheticamp; as well as several nieces and nephews. Sr. Pauline was predeceased by two brothers, James and Wilfred. The visitation and funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. A reception will follow the mass at the Carmel Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Sr. Pauline Chiasson may be made to the N.S. Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of one's choice. Condolences to the family can be expressed through the funeral home website www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Donald Bishop 87, Sydney Mines/Sydney - Donald Melvin Bishop, Pero Street, Sydney Mines, formerly of Sydney, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Harvey Bank, N.B., he was the son of the late Joseph and Mabel (Dixon) Bishop. A veteran of the Second World War, Donald served with the merchant marine and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12, Sydney. He was retired from the federal government where he was employed as a radio operator. Surviving are his daughters, Mary Ann (Marc) LeFave, Kingston, N.S., Josephine Marie (Keith) Ramsay, Fall River, and Donna Bishop, Sydney Mines; sons, John LeFave, Cape Breton, James LeFave, Ontario, and Stephen LeFave, Toronto; brothers, Lloyd and Cecil, British Columbia, and Clyde, New Brunswick; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Donald was predeceased by his wife, Edna (Morgan), daughter, Judith Green, sons, Joseph and Gerald LeFave, sister, Shirley Wheaton, brothers, Truman and Eldon. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Wednesday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Theresa Adele Madden 76, River Ryan - Theresa Adele Madden, 76, of River Ryan passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Victoria, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Cybil (Petrie) Murphy. She was a woman of strong faith who was an active member of the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael Church, River Ryan. One of her favourite pastimes was writing poetry. Survivng are her husband, Elmer Madden; daughter, Shauna Madden, River Ryan; son, Todd Madden, British Columbia; brothers, Evans (Tilly) Murphy, Scotchtown, Thomas Murphy, New Victoria; sisters, Gerry McInnis, New Waterford, Jackie (Hughie) McManus, Ontario, Claire (Bill) Donahoe, New Victoria, Carol (Tony) Mulder, British Columbia. Theresa was predeceased by a brother, Delman Murphy, sisters, Norma Hyson, Sr. Claudia Murphy and Cybil Ann Murphy. At the family's request there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass to celebrate Theresa's life will be held Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael Church with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, New Victoria, with a reception to follow at St. Agnes Parish Hall. All are welcome. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Douglas Jackson 80, Sydney River - It is with deep regret we announce the death of Douglas Graham Jackson on Nov. 3, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Douglas was born in Sydney, Dec. 8, 1927, son of the late Hubert and Ivy Jackson. Doug was an avid golfer, a member of Seaview Golf Club for over 50 years. He worked in construction and retired from the Heavy Water Plant in Glace Bay. Douglas is survived by his dear friend and companion, Mavis Morrison; twin sister, Bertha (Paul) Benedict, Sydney Forks, Ralph (Georgina) Jackson, Sydney, and Edward (Trudie) Jackson, Vancouver. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Betty, brother, John and sisters, Clara Ross and Isabel Novak. Visitation will take place Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Sydney River United Protestant Church, Sydney River, with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Interment to follow in Alfred E. Smith Cemetery, Howie Centre. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ James 'Jimmy' Sollazzo 1945-2008 Sydney - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Peter Sollazzo 'Jimmy' on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Jimmy was a great carpenter and he also enjoyed playing music with his friends. Jimmy worked for the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Joseph 'Peppie' and Bernadette (Dominique) and sister, Shirley Pyke. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Louise (Foss), Sydney; son, Jamie (Michelle), Sydney; daughter, Terri (Rob) Achmann, Ontario; stepdaughter, Lisa (Brian MacDonald), Halifax; stepson, John MacDonald (Laurie), Ontario; sister, Marie (Ron Brace), Ontario; brothers, Jerry (Lucie), Ontario, Pat (Lucy), Sydney; and eight grandchildren. There will be no visitation; a funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, 40 Cabot St., Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Donations may be made to the C.B. Palliative Care Society or Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. Many thanks to the Palliative Care staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their loving and kind care. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Christina 'Tena' Morrison 98, Sydney/Antigonish - Christina Morrison, 98, a resident of Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow, formerly a longtime resident of Whitney Pier, passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at Glen Haven Manor. Born in Grand River, she was the daughter of the late Murdock and Katherine (MacDougall) MacCuspic. Tena was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Sydney. Surviving are her daughters, Agnes (Ted) Cogan and Norma (Cameron) MacKenzie, Antigonish; sons, Kenneth (Carol), Halifax, and Gordon (Christine), Antigonish; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Tena was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth, sister, Barbara MacLeod, brothers, Angus, Peter and Murdo. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Thursday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. A funeral service will be held Thursday, 2 p.m. at Bethel Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorials may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beatrice Lavinia Russell Missassauga, Ont. - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Beatrice Lavinia Russell announces her passing after a long hard battle with breast cancer surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Terry Ercegozic; her son, Jerry Czajko; daughter, Kimberly Young (Bruce); grandchildren, Meagan, Nicholas, Dillon, Stephanie, Brandon and Michael; sisters, Mabel (Adrian), Susan (William), Gladys (Stephen), Francis (Bill); brothers, Bill (Eileen/Joan), Bob (Connie), Donald (Eileen), Charlie (Brenda), Arthur (Linda), George (Francis), Melvin (Carol), Maddin (Eileen) and aunt, Jessie McPhee. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Elizabeth Russell and brother and sister-in-law, Hayward and Gertrude Russell. Burial to take place in Ontario. A memorial service is to be held Saturday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army, Union Street, Glace Bay. Reception to follow. The world will be dimmer without you - we love you Bea. Rest In Peace ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Milentie 'Millie' Wiseman 89, Baddeck/New Waterford - Milentie Wiseman, 89, of Baddeck, who passed away Nov. 1, 2008, was predeceased by a brother, Thomas Flutur Jr. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org