Cape Breton Deaths October 27, 2008 Monday Al Drohan 52, Whitney Pier - Allison Joseph 'Al' Drohan, 52, of Whitney Pier passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was the son of Mary Bridget (O'Rourke) Drohan of Sydney and the late Charlie Drohan. Al was a graduate of Sydney Academy and St. FX University. He was a letter carrier with Canada Post for 28 years and especially enjoyed delivering the mail in his home community of Whitney Pier. During his time as a member of the Letter Carriers Union of Canada Local 37, Al served in various executive positions. He also served his community as an alderman for Ward 5 for the City of Sydney from 1988 to 1995. As alderman, he served on many boards and committees and was the last deputy mayor of Sydney prior to amalgamation. An avid sportsman who excelled in baseball and hockey in his younger years, he was a big fan of the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Expos. Al was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, godfather and friend whose life centred around his family. He particularly enjoyed their numerous camping trips in the Cape Breton Highlands. Al's terrific sense of humour and wit will be sorely missed at future family gatherings. Surviving are his wife, the former Nancy MacVicar; daughters, Cristin (Dave) Hillier, Sydney, and Tara, Halifax; grandchildren, Rachael and Rebecca Hillier. Also surviving are siblings, Ray, Halifax, Chuck (Pat), Sydney, Jerry (Arlene), Halifax, Ann Marie (Sandy) McNabb, Patricia (Donnie) Miller, Donnie, Terry (Maddie), all of Sydney; mother-in-law, Marie MacVicar (Don), Sydney; brothers-in-law, Tommy, Wayne, Kenny and Lorne; sister-in-law, Diane and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Al was predeceased by a brother-in-law, David. Visitation for the late Mr. Drohan will be held Tuesday, Oct. 28 at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, George Street, Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 3 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier, Fr. Errol MacDonald officiating. Internment at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Memorial donations may be made to the A-T Children's Project at www.atcp.org or to the Palliative Care unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com or twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anne Chiasson Sydney - Anne Chiasson of Sydney passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Whitney Pier, Anne was the daughter of the late Frank and Tillie (MacDonald) McNeil. She was a member of St. Theresa's CWL for more than 25 years. She was an active member of the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioner's Club, enjoying bowling, darts, shuffleboard and especially the friendships of the club members. She will be remembered as a loving and compassionate wife and mother who always put others before herself. Anne is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ernest Chiasson; daughters, Claudette (John) MacDonald, Kentville, and Mary Eileen (Andrew) MacPherson, Lower Sackville; and sons, Charles (Rose) Chiasson, Lower Sackville, Keith (Kim) Chiasson, Sydney, and Karl (Shauna) Chiasson, Whitby, Ont. She is survived by seven grandchildren whom she greatly adored, Ashley, Andrea, Lachlan, Hilary, Adele, Natalie and Kieren. Anne is also survived by her brother, John (Alice) McNeil and Margaret Reese. She was predeceased by her siblings, Mary (Aldin) Chant, Rita McNeil and Francis Jr. (Terry) McNeil. Visitation for Anne will be held Monday, Oct. 27 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral mass will be held Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa's Church, Sydney, with Fr. Jim Oliver officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to MacGillivray Guest Home. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lorna Kathleen Morrison 45, Dutch Brook - It is with deep regret that we announce the peaceful passing of Lorna Morrison, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of Mrs. Margaret (McDonald) Morrison, Sydney, and the late Howard U. Morrison. Lorna was employed with Citizenship and Immigration as the Continuous Learning Co-ordinator. Lorna dedicated much of her time to Helping Hands of the Every Woman's Centre. Lorna's love for animals was well known, especially her horses, and she was an avid rider. Besides her mother, Margaret, she is survived by her partner, Jean MacQueen (daughter of Weston and Marjorie MacQueen), Dutch Brook; three sisters, Mary Morrison, Halifax, N.S., Amelia 'Millie' Morrison, Calgary, Alta., Lois (Muhammed) Morrison-Huq, Campbellville, Ont. She is also survived by her nieces, Stephanie, Kirsten, Jamila and Monita (Denny); nephew, Jaron; great-niece, Brooklyn; best friend, Nancy Antle. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at St. Andrew's United Church with Rev. Stephen Mills officiating. Interment will take place in Dutch Brook Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Cancer Centre expansion, Palliative Care, or the Every Woman's Centre. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shane Christopher Johnston 1975 - 2008 - At the family's request, Shane's organs and tissues have been donated to the Nova Scotia Organ & Tissue Donation Program. Visitation will take place Tuesday, Oct. 28 at S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Daniel Church, Alexandra Street, Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to the website, www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Irene Fry - Good things come in small packages. There is a time for everything A season for every activity under Heaven A time to be born and a time to die A time to plant and a time to harvest A time to cry and a time to laugh A time to grieve and a time to dance - Rejoicing for a life well lived, we announce that our mother, Irene Isabelle Fry, has gone to be with her Lord and Saviour in Heaven. Mom will be reunited with our father George, our infant brother George, her infant granddaughter Ashley and her infant grandson Todd. Loved and cherished by us who were so blessed to have her, daughter, Joan and husband Dave, son, Allen and wife Susan and son, Charles and wife Violet. Grandsons, Brian and wife Amanda, Scott and wife Trina, Daric and wife Shawnna and Jordan. Granddaughter Angela and husband Dave. Great-grandchildren, Brianna, Lauren, Alyssa, Madison, Jessie, Landon, Michelle, Ernie, Mitchell, Mason, Marek ,Matthew and Mom's sister Cora Musgrave her husband Glenn and their children Glenn, Mona, Brett and families. Mom was born in Florence, N.S., March 28, 1930, and moved to Welland in February 1948 to be with Dad as he was here searching for work. During her work career she blessed the halls of the old hospital, Brights canning factory and Stelco, but the position she loved most was pharmacy technician at Welland Medical Pharmacy where she remained until her retirement. Mom was a member of Newlife Fellowship in St Catharines and was very active in a program for single parents and their children and she enjoyed kitchen duty. A long-standing member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4, she was a member of the ladies auxiliary and shared many stories of the fun and hard work that they are involved in. Mom loved the Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs, who she believes will win the Stanley Cup this year (what faith!). We invite you to join in the celebration of our mother's life to be held at the Welland Funeral Home, 827 East Main St., Welland, Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Chapel with family present from 10:30 a.m. Mom's friend and Pastor, Pastor Don Thibeault will be officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Niagara or a charity of one's choice will be appreciated by the family. "Shared grief is half the sorrow but happiness when shared is doubled" - The Fry, McQuillen and Martens Families For online condolences please go to www.wellandfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Donald Kenneth Dolomont 65, North Sydney - Donald Kenneth Dolomont, 65, of North Sydney, passed away suddenly Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Sydney, he was the son of the late Thomas and Kathleen (Murray) Dolomont. Donald was a member of St. Pius X parish, Sydney Mines. He was very well known for his musical talents often called one of the best bass players in Cape Breton. Donnie played with the original 'Rockin' Saints' and the 'Black Kats' and also toured with Smiley Bates and played with numerous other bands. In his earlier years, Donnie worked as a stevedore for Marine Atlantic and later with O'Connor's Furniture repair. Donnie was known as a loving, caring person, whose family was his greatest joy. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to family and friends. Donnie loved old cars, watching old movies and spending time at his cottage in Long Island. Donnie was a friend to everyone. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Eileen (Jobe) Dolomont; daughters, Martina Dolomont (Rick), Sydney River, Arthina (Joe) Campbell, North Sydney and Lisa (David) Bonnar, Barrachois; grandchildren, Jessica, Logan, Courtney, Aaron and 'Little Martina'; brothers, Jim (Carolyn), Sydney Mines, Thomas (Carol), Dartmouth, Robert (Monika), Dartmouth and Mike (Valeria), New Harris; sisters, Kitty (Ron Colpitts), Bedford, Jean Hatcher, Marjorie (John), Langford, both in Port Hawkesbury, Judy (George Day), North Sydney and numerous nieces and nephews and also son-in-law, Todd Barnes. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his mother and father-in-law, Jessie F. Walsh (Jobe) Anderson and Martin 'Dick' Anderson. Visitation for the late Donald Dolomont will be held at the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, (today) Monday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass to celebrate his life will take place on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Donations in Donald's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gerald Edward Cox 87, North Sydney - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our brother and uncle, Gerald Edward Cox, 87, a longtime resident of Young Avenue, North Sydney, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in North Sydney, he was a son of the late James and Geraldine (Bulmer) Cox. Gerald was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the Canadian Army. He was a member of St. John Anglican Church, North Sydney. He is survived by his two sisters, Frances, of Toronto, and Lucille, of Oshawa, and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Beatrice, Marjorie, and a brother, Freeman. There will be no visitation by request. A graveside committal service will be held Monday, 11 a.m. in Lakeside Cemetery, with Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ John 'Beaver' Edwin MacDonald 1914-2008 Birch Grove - We regret to announce the passing of John Edwin MacDonald formerly of Birch Grove on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Birch Grove, he was the son of the late Daniel M. and Sarah Ann (Nicholson) MacDonald. John was a resident of Taigh Na Mara Nursing Home, Glace Bay. He was a member of the RCAF in 1941. He spent many years until his retirement, as a coal miner, where he earned his nickname, Beaver. He had compassion for animals, especially his German shepherds, he also enjoyed harness racing. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Neil F. MacDonald. In honouring John's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place under the care direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Interment will be in Black Brook Cemetery. Online condolences to the MacDonald family are available through our webpage www.vjmcgillivray.net. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Catherine Flora Mae (Sissy) MacNeil 63, South Haven/Iona - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sissy MacNeil, South Haven, formerly of Iona, Victoria County, which occurred at Victoria County Hospital, Baddeck, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, surrounded by her family. Born in Sydney, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Hector Matthew and Anna Catherine MacNeil, Iona. She was a member of St. Michael's parish, Baddeck. Sissy is survived by her loving husband and caregiver, Arnold MacNeil; brothers, Jimmy (Jerry), Washabuck, John Hector (Juanita), Hazeldale, and George, Iona; sisters, Sadie (Michael) MacKenzie, Big Beach, Caddie MacNeil, Iona, and Josie (Richard) Bonaparte, Iona; sisters-in-law, Isabel (Gordie) Mills, Dartmouth, Kaye Anne (Charlie) MacNeil, Benacadie, and Anna MacNeil, Sydney River. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. As were her wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place Monday, Oct. 27 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the St. Columba Parish Centre. A memorial mass to celebrate Sissy's life will take place Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Church, Iona, with Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. Burial in St. Columba Cemetery. Donations may be made to the St. Columba Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements under the care of MacAskill's Funeral Home, Baddeck. God saw she was tired and called her home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Earl Wilson St. Catharines, Ont. - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Earl Wilson which occurred Oct. 21, 2008, at St. Catharines' General Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Irene (Murphy) and Buddy Wilson. Earl will be deeply missed by his two daughters, Sandra Wilson and Donna Downe; special son-in-law, Bobby Downe and much loved grandchildren, Danny, Tonya and Joey Dembicki. Also survived by one sister, Irene (Wilfred Crummey), New Waterford; and two brothers, Gerald 'Mutt', Dominion and Tommy (Marjorie), New Waterford. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret (Grace), one sister, Thelma (Marshall Jessome) and by seven brothers, Richard, Bernard 'Tonne', Russell, Cecil, Clayton, Lloyd and Leslie (in infancy). There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. at the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Agnes site. A reception will follow at St. Agnes Hall following the burial. All are welcome. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bill 'B' Lancaster 78, Glace Bay/Ontario - Bill Lancaster passed away Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, in Clifford, Ont. Born in Glace Bay, the son of the late Elizabeth (Jackson) and William Lancaster. Survived by wife, Gloria of 60 years; sons, Billie, Jimmie, Joe (Diane); six grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; sister, Loretta (Jim) Hoffman, Glace Bay; nieces, Cori, Kelly and families; nephew, Jamie. Predeceased by son, Bobby, grandson, Bradley, sister, Edna Mae. Interment Wednesday in Ontario. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Agnes Paruch Mikulas Funeral Notice - There will be no visitation for the late Agnes Paruch Mikulas. A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in St. Mary's Polish Church with Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. Reception to follow in the church basement. Family flowers only. Memorials in Agnes' name may be made to St. Mary's Polish Church Building Fund or a charity of your choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Clarence Peter Morrison 91, Sydney - As per his wishes a graveside service for the late Clarence Morrison, who passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, will take place at Hardwood Hill Cemetery at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, with Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

There is a Prince Edward Island connection to this story. D. L. MacKinnon of Montague manufactured caskets and a mortician in Sydney was his Cape Breton agent. D.L. happened to be in Sydney when Bell died. Bell was buried in a rough casket made from lumber from his own property. It was lined with material (some sort of silk???) having to do with aviation. Then the casket was placed in a (bronze?) vault that was sold by the Montague Furnishing Company and came out of the warehouse in Sydney. The purpose of the vault was for the potential of the movement of the remains at a later date to a cemetery in the United States. There are pictures Nigel and if you wish to contact me off list at whleard@ekpei.ca, I can lead you to someone who can give you the whole story. I believe the name of the funeral director is in that material. Take good care . . .

Hi Nigel....I just happened to have it! as follows......but it doesn't mention his actual burial or the mortician.... Marsha MacKay Obituary - August 3, 1922 Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, Inventor of Telephone, Dies Sudden End, Due to Anemia, Comes in Seventy-Sixth Year at His Nova Scotia Home, Notables Pay Him Tribute, Lived to See Speech Reproduced Across the World--Pioneered in Aeronautics By THE NEW YORK TIMES The Associated Press Alexander Graham Bell, 1908 SYDNEY, N. S., Aug. 2.--Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, died at 2 o'clock this morning at Beinn Breagh, his estate near Baddeck. Although the inventor, who was in his seventy-sixth year, had been in failing health for several months, he had not been confined to bed, and the end was unexpected. Late yesterday afternoon, however, his condition, brought about by progressive anemia, became serious, and Dr. Ker of Washington, a cousin of Mrs. Bell, a house guest and a Sydney physician, attended him. With Mr. Bell when he died were Mrs. Bell, a daughter, Mrs. Marion Hubbard Fairchild, and her husband, David G. Fairchild of Washington. The inventor leaves another daughter, Mrs. Elise M. Grosvenor, wife of Gilbert Grosvenor of Washington, who now is with her husband in Brazil. At Sunset on Friday, on the crest of Beinn Breach Mountain, the body of Dr. Bell will be buried at a spot chosen by the inventor himself. The grave of the venerable scientist, the immensity of whose life work was attested by scores of Telegrams which came today to the Bell estate from the world's prominent figures, is at a point overlooking the town of Baddeck, Cape Breton. The sweeping vista from the mountain top, so admired by Dr. Bell, stretches far over the Bras d'Or Lakes. Sunset, chosen as the moment when the body will be committed to the sturdy hills, gilds the waters of the lakes until they are really what their name means--"the lakes of the arm of gold." Dr. Bell asked to be buried in the countryside where he had spent the major portion of the last thirty-five years of his life. The inventor came to Cape Breton forty years ago, and five years later purchased the Beinn Breagh estate. His last experiments, dealing with flying boats, were made on Bras d'Or Lake. American specialists who were rushing to the bedside of Dr. Bell were today returning to the United States. They were told of his death while aboard fast trains bound for Baddeck, and, being too late, turned back. Alexander Graham Bell lived to see the telephonic instrument over which he talked a distance of twenty feet in 1876 used, with improvements, for the transmission of speech across the continent, and more than that, for the transmission of speech across the Atlantic and from Washington to Honolulu without wires. The little instrument he patented less than fifty years ago, scorned then as a joke, was when he died the basis for 13,000,000 telephone is used in every civilized country in the world. The Bell basic patent, the famed No. 174,465, which he received on his twenty-ninth birthday and which was sustained in a historic court fight, has been called the most valuable patent ever issued. Although the inventor of many contrivances which he regarded with as much tenderness and to which he attached as much importance as the telephone, a business world which he confessed he was often unable to understand made it assured that he would go down in history as the man who made the telephone. He was an inventor of the gramophone, and for nearly twenty years was engaged in aeronautics. Associated with Glenn H. Curtiss and others, whose names are now known wherever airplanes fly, he pinned his faith in the efficacy for aviation of the tetrahedral cell, which never achieved the success he saw for it in aviation, but as a by-product of his study he established an important new principle in architecture. Up to the time of his death Dr. Bell took the deepest interest in aviation. Upon his return from a tour of the European countries in 1909 he reported that the continental nations were far ahead of America in aviation and urged that steps by taken to keep apace of them. He predicted in 1916 that the great war would be won in the air. It was always a theory of his that flying machines could make ever so much more speed at great heights, in rarefied atmosphere, and he often said that the transatlantic flight would be some time made in one day, a prediction which he lived to see fulfilled.

Thanks to everyone who responded to my Black Porters query. I think you're right. When I look at the image again it probably is $20 and the 2nd figure is the annual amount. Because the 2nd amount is located across from 'Deceased' I thought it might have been a death benefit but it's likely the yearly total. Rod MacPhee.

The death certificate can be viewed on the NSARM website.  Margie Scott --- On Sun, 10/26/08, Marsha <marsha.mackay@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote: From: Marsha <marsha.mackay@ns.sympatico.ca> Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Alexander Graham Bell Obituary To: "CAPE BRETON LIST" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 5:32 PM Hi Nigel....I just happened to have it! as follows......but it doesn't mention his actual burial or the mortician.... Marsha MacKay Obituary - August 3, 1922 Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, Inventor of Telephone, Dies Sudden End, Due to Anemia, Comes in Seventy-Sixth Year at His Nova Scotia Home, Notables Pay Him Tribute, Lived to See Speech Reproduced Across the World--Pioneered in Aeronautics By THE NEW YORK TIMES The Associated Press Alexander Graham Bell, 1908 SYDNEY, N. S., Aug. 2.--Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, died at 2 o'clock this morning at Beinn Breagh, his estate near Baddeck. Although the inventor, who was in his seventy-sixth year, had been in failing health for several months, he had not been confined to bed, and the end was unexpected. Late yesterday afternoon, however, his condition, brought about by progressive anemia, became serious, and Dr. Ker of Washington, a cousin of Mrs. Bell, a house guest and a Sydney physician, attended him. With Mr. Bell when he died were Mrs. Bell, a daughter, Mrs. Marion Hubbard Fairchild, and her husband, David G. Fairchild of Washington. The inventor leaves another daughter, Mrs. Elise M. Grosvenor, wife of Gilbert Grosvenor of Washington, who now is with her husband in Brazil. At Sunset on Friday, on the crest of Beinn Breach Mountain, the body of Dr. Bell will be buried at a spot chosen by the inventor himself. The grave of the venerable scientist, the immensity of whose life work was attested by scores of Telegrams which came today to the Bell estate from the world's prominent figures, is at a point overlooking the town of Baddeck, Cape Breton. The sweeping vista from the mountain top, so admired by Dr. Bell, stretches far over the Bras d'Or Lakes. Sunset, chosen as the moment when the body will be committed to the sturdy hills, gilds the waters of the lakes until they are really what their name means--"the lakes of the arm of gold." Dr. Bell asked to be buried in the countryside where he had spent the major portion of the last thirty-five years of his life. The inventor came to Cape Breton forty years ago, and five years later purchased the Beinn Breagh estate. His last experiments, dealing with flying boats, were made on Bras d'Or Lake. American specialists who were rushing to the bedside of Dr. Bell were today returning to the United States. They were told of his death while aboard fast trains bound for Baddeck, and, being too late, turned back. Alexander Graham Bell lived to see the telephonic instrument over which he talked a distance of twenty feet in 1876 used, with improvements, for the transmission of speech across the continent, and more than that, for the transmission of speech across the Atlantic and from Washington to Honolulu without wires. The little instrument he patented less than fifty years ago, scorned then as a joke, was when he died the basis for 13,000,000 telephone is used in every civilized country in the world. The Bell basic patent, the famed No. 174,465, which he received on his twenty-ninth birthday and which was sustained in a historic court fight, has been called the most valuable patent ever issued. Although the inventor of many contrivances which he regarded with as much tenderness and to which he attached as much importance as the telephone, a business world which he confessed he was often unable to understand made it assured that he would go down in history as the man who made the telephone. He was an inventor of the gramophone, and for nearly twenty years was engaged in aeronautics. Associated with Glenn H. Curtiss and others, whose names are now known wherever airplanes fly, he pinned his faith in the efficacy for aviation of the tetrahedral cell, which never achieved the success he saw for it in aviation, but as a by-product of his study he established an important new principle in architecture. Up to the time of his death Dr. Bell took the deepest interest in aviation. Upon his return from a tour of the European countries in 1909 he reported that the continental nations were far ahead of America in aviation and urged that steps by taken to keep apace of them. He predicted in 1916 that the great war would be won in the air. It was always a theory of his that flying machines could make ever so much more speed at great heights, in rarefied atmosphere, and he often said that the transatlantic flight would be some time made in one day, a prediction which he lived to see fulfilled. ------------------------------- 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

Wondering if someone has access to the Cape Breton newspapers for the summer of 1922 when Alexander Graham Bell died? My interest is that my wife's grandfather Frederick Lundrine Corey, who was employed by Lowden's (sp?) Funeral Home, was in charge of Bell's burial i.e. blasting of the rock and interment, etc. I would be interested in seeing the obit and whether the Funeral Home is mentioned. All the best, Nigel P. Service

Does anyone have any information that would connect to this Lew MacVicar? I'm wondering if he fits into my MacVicar family anywhere. The Vancouver Sun - October 23, 2008 Elsie Vera MacVicar: Elsie and Lew enjoyed a happy marriage for 65 years until Lew died in 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Heather, son-in-law Tom, grandchildren Michael (Kristi) and Sean (Gail), sisters Norma (Bob) and Phyllis, sister-in-law Kay, great-grandchildren Lachlan, Severen, Finnegan and Oliver and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Amelia and Carl and husband lew, Elsie grieved the loss of two sisters, Mabel and Jeannie and three brothers, Lou, John and George. Elsie was born in New Zealand and grew up in a family of eight children whose parents moved to different parts of the world until settling in Victoria and then Vancouver. She started working early to help support the family, receiving limited formal schooling but acquiring a fine education in life. Elsie was very close to her family and thrived on extensive gatherings of family and friends. She and Lew enjoyed travelling on vacations around the world and lived for two years in Australia when Heather was young. She loved being a part of her grandchildren's activities and was with them as often as she could be. She had a charming way of coming up with words and phrases that weren't quite right but made sense nevertheless. Elsie will be greatly missed. Many thanks to the staff of Kiwanis Care Centre in North Vancouver for the loving care they bestowed on Elsie. There will be a private gathering of friends and family to celebrate Elsie's life.

Cape Breton Deaths October 25, 2008 Saturday Shane Christopher Johnston 1975 - 2008 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved partner, father, son and brother, Shane Christopher Johnston, 33, due to a tragic car accident. Born in Sydney, Shane was the son of Debbie (Oursen) Johnston, Sydney and Colin Johnston, Fort McMurray. Left to mourn his passing are his partner, Kate Rigby; sons, Brady and Asher D.; sisters, Erin and Ainslie; brothers-in-law, Charlie and Morgan; parents-in-law, Doug and Valerie Rigby; grandparents, Abbie and Rose Oursen and Colleen Johnston and the late Dan Johnston; nieces, Gabrielle and Sadie; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Shane was a red seal welder by trade, working in Fort McMurray. Shane loved life and had a strong passion for the outdoors. He loved his family and friends; always a smile on his face, and a good word about everyone. His spirit will forever live through his boys and reside in Johnston's Harbour. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ George Francis Donovan 82, Sydney - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Donovan, which occurred Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 at the Glace Bay Healthcare Complex, Glace Bay. George was a guest at Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay, prior to his passing. Born in Glace Bay he was the son of the late Colin and Bridget (MacHonicie) Donovan. George was a veteran of the Second World War and he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 151, Sydney Forks. He was employed with Devco for many years until his retirement in 1988. George loved music and enjoyed dancing and walking with his wife Marjorie. He was a kind and gentle man and was loved by all who knew him. George is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie (Thompson) Donovan; stepchildren, Susan Johnson, Victoria, B.C., Major Wayne (Bernadine) Johnson, Fredericton, N.B., Derek Johnson, Kentville, N.S. He is also survived by his four precious grandchildren, Katie and Madeline, Coxheath, Brett and Reid, Fredericton, N.B. who were proud to call him Poppie George. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 6-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday. Oct. 27, 2008 at Immaculate Heart Church, Mira Road with Fr. Everett MacDow officiating. Interment to take place at a later date. Donations may be made to the An Cala Centre, Cape Breton Regional Hospital. "Those who trust in the Lord are strong as Mount Sion itself, that stands unmoved for ever." Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction ofŠ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Donald Kenneth Dolomont 65, North Sydney - Donald Kenneth Dolomont, 65, of North Sydney, passed away suddenly Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Sydney, he was the son of the late Thomas and Kathleen (Murray) Dolomont. Donald was a member of St. Pius X parish, Sydney Mines. He was very well known for his musical talents often called one of the best bass players in Cape Breton. Donnie played with the original 'Rockin' Saints' and the 'Black Kats' and also toured with Smiley Bates and played with numerous other bands. In his earlier years, Donnie worked as a stevedore for Marine Atlantic and later with O'Connor's Furniture repair. Donnie was known as a loving, caring person, whose family was his greatest joy. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to family and friends. Donnie loved old cars, watching old movies and spending time at his cottage in Long Island. Donnie was a friend to everyone. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Eileen (Jobe) Dolomont; daughters, Martina Dolomont (Rick), Sydney River, Arthina (Joe) Campbell, North Sydney and Lisa (David) Bonnar, Barrachois; grandchildren, Jessica, Logan, Courtney, Aaron and 'Little Martina'; brothers, Jim (Carolyn), Sydney Mines, Thomas (Carol), Dartmouth, Robert (Monika), Dartmouth and Mike (Valeria), New Harris; sisters, Kitty (Ron Colpitts), Bedford, Jean Hatcher, Marjorie (John), Langford, both in Port Hawkesbury, Judy (George Day), North Sydney and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his mother and father-in-law, Jessie F. Walsh (Jobe) Anderson and Martin 'Dick' Anderson. Visitation for the late Donald Dolomont will be held at the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass to celebrate his life will take place on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations in Donald's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths October 24, 2008 Friday William Alfred 'Alfie' Sampson 89, Dartmouth - William Alfred 'Alfie' Sampson, 89, of Dartmouth, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born on Aug. 4, 1919, in Sydney, he was the eldest son of Bert and Bertha (MacDonald) Sampson. In his working life in Sydney, he was a General Motors and Dodge auto dealer, owned and operated Briands Taxi, Rocket Car Wash and other businesses. In Dartmouth, he had several positions in the automobile industry. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis Club, Sydney Yacht and Curling clubs and played an active role in the building of St. Anthony Daniel Church, Sydney. He loved sharing his home and cottage in Ben Eoin with family, friends and relatives. His passion in earlier days, was flying his airplane, boating and fishing. He was never happier than when he was able to treat those he cared about. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lillian J. (Ponee) Sampson; by his children, Gail Sampson, Sydney, Andree MacKenzie, Dartmouth, Bertilla Sampson (Wayne Struthers), Dartmouth, Camille (Barry) Buck, Winnipeg, Bill (Susan) Sampson, Middleton, Glen (Gina) Sampson, Dartmouth, and Michelle (Leo) Zinati, Waverley; 12 grandchildren, Leah and Chris Bacich, Alex MacKenzie, Lauren Sampson, Tara Solarz and Scarlett Solarz-Buck, Greg and Ashley Sampson, Eric and Scott Sampson, Joseph and Carlo Zinati. He is also survived by brothers, John Sampson, Sydney, and Gerard (Joyce) Sampson, Sydney; sister, Zelia (Buddy) Nardocchio, Sydney; and brother-in-law, Erwin MacMaster. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Peter, and sisters, Theresa Campbell, Bernie MacMaster and Mary McGuire. Cremation has taken place under the care of Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King St., Windsor. There will be no visitation by request. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, in St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Caledonia and Main Street, Dartmouth, with Rev. Fr. Ronald Cairns officiating. Interment will be held at the Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Alfie may be made to the Dartmouth General Hospital or to a charity of one's choice. Sign the book of condolence, click on Obituaries at www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Marguerite MacNeil 85, Hammonds Plains/Sydney Mines - We regret to announce the passing of Marguerite MacNeil on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, peacefully, with her family by her side, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Rebecca (Cantwell) Handley. She had a tremendous faith and was a life long parishioner of Immaculate Conception parish in Sydney Mines, as well as a faithful member of the CWL. Marguerite loved life and enjoyed every day of life that God gave her. In 1942, always the adventurer, she took a train ride with her lifelong friend, Regis MacQueen and went to work in a war plant in Ajax, Ont. After 18 years of adventure in Ontario, she returned 'home to Bogrow' to care for her parents. It was following this that she embarked on another new life as wife, mother and as always, aunt. She cherished all of her many nieces and nephews, and always enjoyed news of their lives. She and Stanley felt their lives were made complete with the birth of their two special grandsons. They made a brave move to leave Sydney Mines and moved to Hammonds Plains in 2005 to be closer to 'the boys'. Marguerite is survived by her husband, Stanley MacNeil; daughter, Becky (Dennis) Hamlin; grandsons, Mark and Matthew, all of Hammonds Plains. She is also survived by sisters, Mrs. Mary Barry, Sydney Mines, and Mrs. Theresa Hewitt, Peterborough, Ont.; and many treasured nieces, nephews and friends. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Hennessey, Mrs. Annie Mae Steele and brothers, Alexander, William and James Handley. Visitation for Marguerite MacNeil will be held in the J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-4 p.m. A funeral mass to celebrate her life will take place Monday at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. The burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations in Marguerite's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, or to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Merrill MacKenzie Huntington 1937-2008 - Born in Cape Breton to the late Fred Huntington and Barbara (MacKenzie) Huntington. On Wednesday, Oct.15, 2008, Merrill lost his courageous battle with prostate cancer. Merrill worked outdoors most of his adult life, but it was the Sydney Steel plant he left in 1967 when he moved to Toronto with his wife and baby son to find a better life for his family. He attended the Devry technical institute for two years to obtain his technical certification before taking a job as a line worker for Bell Canada. Merrill loved this job, and remained a line worker until his retirement from Maritime Telegraph and Telephone in 1999. In 1974 Nova Scotia called him home and he returned to Dartmouth with his wife and two children, a daughter having joined his family during his time 'down the road'. Merrill always loved the outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing. Golf was a fond pastime also, especially with his friends and men from the company who were all always ready to have a laugh at each other's expense. Music was a passion for Merrill his entire life, and during his later years he discovered the joy of performing and playing guitar and singing. This brought a number of new and great friends into Merrill's life. Merrill looked forward every year to the summer months when he would spend time on the Mira where he had his cabin looking over the river. Merrill was a friend of Bill for the past 28 years. His friends and family will attest to his sense of humour, specifically his sense of mischief in the presence of authority. If friends and family would talk, many others would well shake their heads in amazement. His sense of fun aside, Merrill always, always put his family, friends (several of whom were family to him), and even strangers before himself. He was an active participant in the special needs support groups, spending his weekends at the bowling alley with the people who enjoyed this so much. Merrill is survived by Viola Huntington (Olie MacKinnon), his beloved wife and partner in life of 45 years; his daughter, Laurel Ann; his son, Clifford and wife Julie; his two granddaughters, Tahlia and Riley; and his best friend Earl Hodgson and wife Jane. Merrill is also survived by brothers and sisters, Lorna Stuckless, Lowell and wife Helen, Lyndon and partner Catherine; sister in-law, Sharon; and too many nieces and nephews to count here. Merrill was predeceased by his brother, Terrence. Merrill will be missed terribly by all of us, but we will always be thankful for the time he shared with us. His family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the kind people who gave such good care to Merrill during his illness. To the staff and the Palliative care unit in 7a at the VG hospital, the people at the Red Cross, the people at the VON, and his personal physician and oncologist. Thank you so much for your compassion and your efforts to give Merrill's last days as much dignity and comfort as was humanly possible. Merrill's children wish to also say thank you to the family and friends who provided so much support for Merrill and Viola during this terribly difficult time. We invite you to join us in celebrating Merrill's life on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Centennial Branch Legion Branch 160, 703 Main St., Dartmouth from 2-6 p.m. We would ask that Merrill's musical friends please bring their instruments and singing voices. No flowers by the family's request. If you so wish please consider either donations Support Services Group (SSG), 10 Dundas St., Dartmouth, 466 0230, or your local food bank. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Carmella 'Mella' Sharpe Tower Road, Glace Bay - Mary Carmella Sharpe of Tower Road, Glace Bay, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, Mella was the daughter of the late Ronald and Margaret (Thompkins) MacLean. Mella was an original member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Tower Road Fire Department and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 119 and Branch 3. She enjoyed knitting and rug hooking. Mella enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and was known to have a good sense of humour. But mostly, she will be remembered as a compassionate and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mella is survived by her husband of 62 years, Maynard Sharpe; daughters, Patricia Turner, Ottawa, Barbara (Paul) Thorburn, St. John's, N.L.; and one son, Kippy (Karen) Sharpe, Birch Grove. Also left to mourn her passing are siblings, Moody (Louise) MacLean, Glace Bay, Ronald MacLean, Massachusetts, Helen (Earl) MacDonald, Glace Bay, Viola (Greg) Penney, Massachusetts, and Emma (Joe) Nolan, Glace Bay. Mella is survived by seven grandchildren whom she greatly adored, Lisa, Adam, Keelin, Elizabeth, James, Kiara and Brooke. Mella was predeceased by siblings, Stasia (Joe) Fricker, Kenney MacLean, June (Lawrence) Carter and Bobby MacLean. Visitation for Mella will be held Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass officiated by Rev. Jake Andrea is Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, Glace Bay. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date. A reception will be held in the parish hall, directly below the church. Condolences to the family can be expressed through the funeral home website: www.vjmcgillivray.net. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary E. 'Betty' Hinchey Seratto 76, New Waterford - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary E. 'Betty' Hinchey Seratto on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at her home. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie (Ranson) McNamara. Betty was a 'lover of music'. In earlier years she enjoyed dancing, playing the piano and sing-a-longs. She is survived by longtime friend and companion, Gregory Bennett; pet dog 'the baby', Sam; a grandson, John Michael Hinchey and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, Betty was predeceased by her husband, William Hinchey, a son, John and a daughter, Mildred. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. There will be no visitation by her request. Cremation has taken place under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, N.S., 862-7500. A private burial will take place at a later date. Donations in Betty's memory may be made to Palliative Care or the VON. To send online condolences to the family, go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. A special 'Thank You' to Palliative Care, VON and all doctors who cared for Betty - God bless you all. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Christine Katherine MacLean 81, Sydney Mines - With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, Christine Katherine 'Kaye' MacLean, at home, on Oct. 18, 2008, at the age of 81 years. Born in Englishtown, she was the only daughter of the late Murdock and Janie (MacRitchie) Campbell. She was the sole survivor of her immediate family. Left to mourn her passing are her son, Arnie (Eileen), Englishtown; daughters, Janie and Lorna (Mike), Sydney Mines, as well as her daughter-in-law, Cathy, St. Catharines, Ont. She leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Katie, Siobhan, Sluaghan, Zachary, Jason, Cameron (Charlotte) and great-granddaughter, Taytem Jade. She will be dearly missed by her much-loved brother-in-law, Harold (Ruth) MacLean, Sydney Mines; her special nephews, Carl (Emiline) and Robert (Gert) Campbell, Englishtown and 'adopted daughter', Anna MacDonald, Florence. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, whom Mom held very dear. Katherine was predeceased by her beloved husband and best friend, Melvin, her eldest son, Donald, her great-granddaughter, Adrianna, her brothers, Thomas (Isa) and John, as well as a brother in infancy As were her wishes, cremation has taken place under the care and direction of J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. Her ashes, and those of our brother Don will join Dad in a family ceremony in Lakeside Cemetery. A celebration of Mom's life will take place Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. in St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, Englishtown, with Rev. Ritchie Robinson officiating. All are welcome to come celebrate with us. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. "Good-bye is not forever. Good-bye is not the end. Good-bye is missing you with all our hearts, until we meet again." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MacEachern, Sr. Catherine Ellen (Sr. St. Kilda) CND - At Notre Dame Convent on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, of Sr. Catherine Ellen MacEachern, (Sr. St. Kilda) CND, Charlottetown, age 93 years. Remembered by her niece, Marie Smith and her nephew, Harold MacDonald (Ann) and by many cousins. Predeceased by her parents, Hugh and Sarah (MacLellen) MacEachern and by her sister, Mrs. Kathy MacDonald. Forwarded from Belvedere Funeral Home to Notre Dame Convent until Saturday at 12:45, then to St. Dunstan's Basilica for funeral mass at 1 p.m. Visitation Friday 2-5 p.m. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown. www.belvederefh.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Norman Dickie Oxford - Norman Dickie of Oxford, passed away suddenly at Amherst on Oct. 13, 2008. Norman is survived by his wife, the former Camilla Sutherland; sister, Helen Miller and extended family. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to MacDiarmid's Funeral Home, Oxford. Funeral mass was celebrated Oct. 16, 2008, at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Springhill, Rev. Fr. David MacDonald officiating. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

I have quite a few railway men in one of my lines. They were called the S&L McLean's With the railways it seems it was hard to get on, but once you were there family members were hired easier. -- Colin Waye

Cape Breton Deaths October 23, 2008 Thursday Mary Carmella 'Mella' Sharpe Tower Road, Glace Bay - Mary Carmella Sharpe of Tower Road, Glace Bay, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, Mella was the daughter of the late Ronald and Margaret (Thompkins) MacLean. Mella was an original member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Tower Road Fire Department and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 119 and Branch 3. She enjoyed knitting and rug hooking. Mella enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and was known to have a good sense of humour. But mostly, she will be remembered as a compassionate and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mella is survived by her husband of 62 years, Maynard Sharpe; daughters, Patricia Turner, Ottawa, Barbara (Paul) Thorburn, St. John's, N.L.; and one son, Kippy (Karen) Sharpe, Birch Grove. Also left to mourn her passing are siblings, Moody (Louise) MacLean, Glace Bay, Ronald MacLean, Massachusetts, Helen (Earl) MacDonald, Glace Bay, Viola (Greg) Penney, Massachusetts, and Emma (Joe) Nolan, Glace Bay. Mella is survived by seven grandchildren whom she greatly adored, Lisa, Adam, Keelin, Elizabeth, James, Kiara and Brooke. Mella was predeceased by siblings, Stasia (Joe) Fricker, Kenney MacLean, June (Lawrence) Carter and Bobby MacLean. Visitation for Mella will be held Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass officiated by Rev. Jake Andrea is Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, Glace Bay. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date. A reception will be held in the parish hall, directly below the church. Condolences to the family can be expressed through the funeral home website: www.vjmcgillivray.net. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Clarence Peter Morrison 91, Sydney - It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Clarence Morrison on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008. Born in Sydney to the late Neil and Sarah (Hynd) Morrison. A veteran of the Second World War, Clarence served in England and France. He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church and the pensioners' club and a former member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Ashby branch. Clarence was an avid skater, loved to dance and walk. Clarence was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn 'Toots' (Windsor) Morrison and his brother, William 'Bill'. He is survived by his daughter, Joan; sister, Mary Mader, Ingonish; nieces, Patricia Vanderwyst, Ingonish, Pamela MacDonald, Ontario and Judy MacDonald, Truro; nephew, Glenn Mader, Manitoba. He will be sadly missed by his loving companion, Marion MacDonald. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anne Irene (Boutilier) Ursaki Memorial Mass - A memorial mass for the late Anne Irene Ursaki of Vernon, B.C., formerly of Little Pond, C.B., N.S., will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. The mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. at Saint Stephens Church, Florence, with her nephew, Rev. V.R. Boutilier officiating. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jean Phillips 84, Glace Bay - Jubilee Rebekah Lodge #14 will hold a service for the late Jean Phillips today (Thursday) before the visitation at 7 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home, Glace Bay. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shirley (Williams) Henze Langley, B.C. - Shirley (Williams) Henze who passed away Oct. 14, 2008, is also survived by sister, Louise (Gary MacKinnon) Williams. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Thanks very much for this very useful reference. I found my great-uncle's railroad employment record on the collectionscanada.gc.ca site, which is very nice to have. He lived and worked in North Sydney from 1912 onwards, and died about 1955. That record is one more interesting footnote to the family tree. Best wishes, Howard MacIntyre St. John's, NL -----Original Message----- From: ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of George F. Sanborn Jr. Sent: October 22, 2008 11:33 To: Cape Breton List Subject: [NS-CB] Research on Railroad Employees Dear List, There are many of us with possible railroad employees in our background. I have been advised of two websites that might be worth checking: http://www.novascotiarailwayheritage.com/index.htm http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/black-porters/index-e.html?PHPS ESSID=7ard46e7imq1ng1o5cjpg7h6g2 The second one does not refer only to black porters, despite its description. George Sanborn Charlottetown ------------------------------- 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

I read it as $20.00 per month for a total of $240.00 per annum. Bernardine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rod MacPhee" <rlrmacphee@eastlink.ca> To: "George F. Sanborn Jr." <SeorasOg@eastlink.ca>; "Cape Breton List" <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 2:43 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Research on Railroad Employees > Hi George; > I recently found my great-grandfather, Michael MacPhee, in the Black > Porters index. His allowance from the Provident Fund looks like either > $320 > or $220 and the death benefit $240. Are you (or anyone else on the list) > familiar enough with this fund to say whether these amounts sound normal. > They're a little hard to read. Here's the link if anyone wants to have a > look. > http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/black-porters/001051-119.02-e.php?id=21141&page_sequence_nbr=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=84p0bqlqrucblu79ocmud7olu4 > > My second question is: would the first amount be an annual pension or just > a > one time separation allowance? > Rod MacPhee > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

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Is the Canadian census as found on ancestry.com different from the census found on cbgha site and others? sure seems so

Ok, so the way I got into this thing today with contacting the grandson of Alexander MacDonald - my copy of his genealogy research has a researcher listing an Alexander marrying Margaret McQuarrie. Alexander was son of Duncan MacDonald and Anne MacLellan. Sounded pretty definitive to me so I ran with it - However, i have also made note of an Alexander MacDonald on deed records for southern half of lot 34 Boularderie - he is listed with Ann, and mary MacDonald, margaret Mcleod and Isabella Mcleod in 1887 at which time they sold their interest in Lot 34 to Roderick MacDonald and Donald MacDonald. I believe perhaps, Duncan MacDonald ghad passed away and left the land to family and they sold to these two brothers - leading me to think there is in fact a brother Alexander MacDonald - however, the one mentioned above would have already been in US by this time. Furthermore... I have also come across a posting titled Descendants of Alexander MacDonald (on cbgha website - email contact is no longer valid) - this Alexander was bron 15 March 1830 in Boularderie and married rachel Ferguson. One of there children, Roderick was bron at Man O War Point, Boularderie. My Duncan and Ann borrowed money in 1868 from Ronald and Margaret Ferguson in order to purchase southern half lot 34 from Roderick MacDonald of Sydney. I'm thinking their may be a connection with my MacDonalds and the Fergusons, but can't put it together. Oh, I keep wishing they tried out some new names back then!!!! I'm afraid by the time I get back to all this I'll forget where I was! Anyone have any insight? Thanks, lauren

Hi George; I recently found my great-grandfather, Michael MacPhee, in the Black Porters index. His allowance from the Provident Fund looks like either $320 or $220 and the death benefit $240. Are you (or anyone else on the list) familiar enough with this fund to say whether these amounts sound normal. They're a little hard to read. Here's the link if anyone wants to have a look. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/black-porters/001051-119.02-e.php?id=21141&page_sequence_nbr=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=84p0bqlqrucblu79ocmud7olu4 My second question is: would the first amount be an annual pension or just a one time separation allowance? Rod MacPhee

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thanks - and sorry I ALWAYS google things don't know why I didn't think to this time thanks again --- On Wed, 10/22/08, Richard Noble <nobler@accesswave.ca> wrote: From: Richard Noble <nobler@accesswave.ca> Subject: Re: [NS-CB] deed question To: swayball20@yahoo.com, "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 6:04 PM Et ux - And wife Et Vir - And husband Google could tell you that. ----- Original Message ----- From: "lauren macdonald" <swayball20@yahoo.com> To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 6:23 PM Subject: [NS-CB] deed question > In reading deeds, what does it mean when it says... > "Murdoch McLeod et ux Jennet > to > James McAulay" > > other terms I don't know... "et vir" > > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.8.2/1739 - Release Date: 10/22/2008 7:23 AM > >