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I agree with you Bernardine,try something else Lauren. Murdock ----- Original Message ----- From: "B.A.Campbell" <iamacopper@sympatico.ca> To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 12:35 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] what would you do - update > Here is a thought for you..... > > Years ago while in C.B. I phoned a man (he was 83 yrs.) I had often heard > about but no one seemed to know how he was connected to my family. > > His wife answered the phone (luckily), when I told her why I was calling > she > knew he would have been very interested but unfortunately, he now suffered > from a bit of "dementia". She said he did have good days though and maybe > he > might be able to converse with me that day, (she just wanted to make sure > I > understood the situation). His memory just wasn't up to it so I didn't > learn > anything other than a valuable lesson for future research .... don't > hesitate to phone and no matter how you are received (they may be having a > bad day), be prepared to "think outside the box". The person you are > calling > may be old, living alone and very lonely and your cheerful conversation > may > be the only voice they heard all day! > > Bernardine > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "lauren macdonald" <swayball20@yahoo.com> > To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 10:20 AM > Subject: Re: [NS-CB] what would you do - update > > >>I called him back - no, he would not like to take my number, but he >>wouldn't mind if I send him the information that I have - Oh well, we'll >>see :( >> >> --- On Wed, 10/22/08, lauren macdonald <swayball20@yahoo.com> wrote: >> From: lauren macdonald <swayball20@yahoo.com> >> Subject: [NS-CB] what would you do - update >> To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> >> Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 10:14 AM >> >> :( :( :( >> so, I called... >> me: "HI, I am looking for Nathaniel MacDonald" >> he: "This is he" >> me: "My name is Lauren MacDonald, I found your information at the Beaton >> Institue in Cape breton when I was there last year doing family research. >> It >> seems that your grandfather and my great grandfather, were brothers." >> he: "Oh, really? I don't remember doing that, how long ago was >> that?" >> me: "1985" >> he: "see, my memory doesn't go back that far" >> me: "I had written you a letter last year and thought maybe I should try >> you again" >> he: "I don't remember a letter" >> me: "well, I'm glad I tried again" >> he: " ya" >> me: " I wondered if maybe we could get together sometime to talk about >> family and I could show you what I have" >> he: "well, I'm not really able to do that right now, but thanks >> anyway, - ok, bye" >> >> DARN! Maybe I was too pushy? Maybe I should call back and leave him my >> number? >> and/or send him some information on my /our family? >> >> aaargh! > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > __________ NOD32 3538 (20081020) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > >

Here is a thought for you..... Years ago while in C.B. I phoned a man (he was 83 yrs.) I had often heard about but no one seemed to know how he was connected to my family. His wife answered the phone (luckily), when I told her why I was calling she knew he would have been very interested but unfortunately, he now suffered from a bit of "dementia". She said he did have good days though and maybe he might be able to converse with me that day, (she just wanted to make sure I understood the situation). His memory just wasn't up to it so I didn't learn anything other than a valuable lesson for future research .... don't hesitate to phone and no matter how you are received (they may be having a bad day), be prepared to "think outside the box". The person you are calling may be old, living alone and very lonely and your cheerful conversation may be the only voice they heard all day! Bernardine ----- Original Message ----- From: "lauren macdonald" <swayball20@yahoo.com> To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 10:20 AM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] what would you do - update >I called him back - no, he would not like to take my number, but he >wouldn't mind if I send him the information that I have - Oh well, we'll >see :( > > --- On Wed, 10/22/08, lauren macdonald <swayball20@yahoo.com> wrote: > From: lauren macdonald <swayball20@yahoo.com> > Subject: [NS-CB] what would you do - update > To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> > Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 10:14 AM > > :( :( :( > so, I called... > me: "HI, I am looking for Nathaniel MacDonald" > he: "This is he" > me: "My name is Lauren MacDonald, I found your information at the Beaton > Institue in Cape breton when I was there last year doing family research. > It > seems that your grandfather and my great grandfather, were brothers." > he: "Oh, really? I don't remember doing that, how long ago was > that?" > me: "1985" > he: "see, my memory doesn't go back that far" > me: "I had written you a letter last year and thought maybe I should try > you again" > he: "I don't remember a letter" > me: "well, I'm glad I tried again" > he: " ya" > me: " I wondered if maybe we could get together sometime to talk about > family and I could show you what I have" > he: "well, I'm not really able to do that right now, but thanks > anyway, - ok, bye" > > DARN! Maybe I was too pushy? Maybe I should call back and leave him my > number? > and/or send him some information on my /our family? > > aaargh!

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?PHPSESSID=7ard46e7imq1ng1o5cjpg7h6g2 The second one does not refer only to black porters, despite its description. George Sanborn Charlottetown

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he didn't want to take my number but was ok with me mailing him some info - so we'll see --- On Wed, 10/22/08, Murdock Burton <mjm.burton@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote: From: Murdock Burton <mjm.burton@ns.sympatico.ca> Subject: Re: [NS-CB] what would you do - update To: "B.A.Campbell" <iamacopper@sympatico.ca>, "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 11:54 AM I agree with you Bernardine,try something else Lauren. Murdock ----- Original Message ----- From: "B.A.Campbell" <iamacopper@sympatico.ca> To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 12:35 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] what would you do - update > Here is a thought for you..... > > Years ago while in C.B. I phoned a man (he was 83 yrs.) I had often heard > about but no one seemed to know how he was connected to my family. > > His wife answered the phone (luckily), when I told her why I was calling > she > knew he would have been very interested but unfortunately, he now suffered > from a bit of "dementia". She said he did have good days though and maybe > he > might be able to converse with me that day, (she just wanted to make sure > I > understood the situation). His memory just wasn't up to it so I didn't > learn > anything other than a valuable lesson for future research .... don't > hesitate to phone and no matter how you are received (they may be having a > bad day), be prepared to "think outside the box". The person you are > calling > may be old, living alone and very lonely and your cheerful conversation > may > be the only voice they heard all day! > > Bernardine > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "lauren macdonald" <swayball20@yahoo.com> > To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 10:20 AM > Subject: Re: [NS-CB] what would you do - update > > >>I called him back - no, he would not like to take my number, but he >>wouldn't mind if I send him the information that I have - Oh well, we'll >>see :( >> >> --- On Wed, 10/22/08, lauren macdonald <swayball20@yahoo.com> wrote: >> From: lauren macdonald <swayball20@yahoo.com> >> Subject: [NS-CB] what would you do - update >> To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> >> Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 10:14 AM >> >> :( :( :( >> so, I called... >> me: "HI, I am looking for Nathaniel MacDonald" >> he: "This is he" >> me: "My name is Lauren MacDonald, I found your information at the Beaton >> Institue in Cape breton when I was there last year doing family research. >> It >> seems that your grandfather and my great grandfather, were brothers." >> he: "Oh, really? I don't remember doing that, how long ago was >> that?" >> me: "1985" >> he: "see, my memory doesn't go back that far" >> me: "I had written you a letter last year and thought maybe I should try >> you again" >> he: "I don't remember a letter" >> me: "well, I'm glad I tried again" >> he: " ya" >> me: " I wondered if maybe we could get together sometime to talk about >> family and I could show you what I have" >> he: "well, I'm not really able to do that right now, but thanks >> anyway, - ok, bye" >> >> DARN! Maybe I was too pushy? Maybe I should call back and leave him my >> number? >> and/or send him some information on my /our family? >> >> aaargh! > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > __________ NOD32 3538 (20081020) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > ------------------------------- 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 called him back - no, he would not like to take my number, but he wouldn't mind if I send him the information that I have - Oh well, we'll see :( --- On Wed, 10/22/08, lauren macdonald <swayball20@yahoo.com> wrote: From: lauren macdonald <swayball20@yahoo.com> Subject: [NS-CB] what would you do - update To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 10:14 AM :( :( :( so, I called... me: "HI, I am looking for Nathaniel MacDonald" he: "This is he" me: "My name is Lauren MacDonald, I found your information at the Beaton Institue in Cape breton when I was there last year doing family research. It seems that your grandfather and my great grandfather, were brothers." he: "Oh, really? I don't remember doing that, how long ago was that?" me: "1985" he: "see, my memory doesn't go back that far" me: "I had written you a letter last year and thought maybe I should try you again" he: "I don't remember a letter" me: "well, I'm glad I tried again" he: " ya" me: " I wondered if maybe we could get together sometime to talk about family and I could show you what I have" he: "well, I'm not really able to do that right now, but thanks anyway, - ok, bye" DARN! Maybe I was too pushy? Maybe I should call back and leave him my number? and/or send him some information on my /our family? aaargh! ------------------------------- 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

:( :( :( so, I called... me: "HI, I am looking for Nathaniel MacDonald" he: "This is he" me: "My name is Lauren MacDonald, I found your information at the Beaton Institue in Cape breton when I was there last year doing family research. It seems that your grandfather and my great grandfather, were brothers." he: "Oh, really? I don't remember doing that, how long ago was that?" me: "1985" he: "see, my memory doesn't go back that far" me: "I had written you a letter last year and thought maybe I should try you again" he: "I don't remember a letter" me: "well, I'm glad I tried again" he: " ya" me: " I wondered if maybe we could get together sometime to talk about family and I could show you what I have" he: "well, I'm not really able to do that right now, but thanks anyway, - ok, bye" DARN! Maybe I was too pushy? Maybe I should call back and leave him my number? and/or send him some information on my /our family? aaargh!

I'm starting to go over my MacDonald research again - While in CB last year, I found at the Beaton, a genealogy inquiry made by the grandson of Alexander MacDonald. Alexander was the brother of my great grandfather. The person making the inquiry lives only two towns over from myself! I don't believe the families ever knew of each other being so close! So, I looked him up and last year sent a letter along with a copy of his inquiry. I never heard back. he, if living is 86 yrs old now. I am contemplating calling his home - maybe he never read my letter, or put it aside and forgot about it, or isn't well, or... isn't interested. Would you call him by phone or leave it alone? Thanks, Lauren

Cape Breton Deaths October 22, 2008 Wednesday Elizabeth Frances MacDonald 94, Florence - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mother, Libby (MacKinnon) MacDonald, age 94, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. Born in North Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Ella Mae (Edwards) and John Laughlin MacKinnon. She grew up in Alder Point and was very proud to be one of 19 children. She received her Nova Scotia teacher's licence in 1931 and taught school in Bras d'Or, where she was affectionately titled 'the little professor.' In 1937, her adventurous spirit led her to the LeMay Beauty Academy in Boston and the following year she opened her own hairdressing business. Married life began the same year and lasted more than 68 years. She was known by many for her warmth, grace and humour, but we knew Mom best for her wisdom, faith and love. She had a true gift of hospitality and loved nothing more than to entertain family and friends with one of her special meals followed by a lively game of cribbage. Her spirit of fun was always evident while watching a good game of baseball or hockey. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by her family. She was a deeply spiritual person and a devoted member of St. Stephen's parish, Florence, where she taught catechism and was a reader for many years. Her faith guided her life and prayer was her constant companion. She will be deeply missed by her sister, Stasia Tobin, Sydney; her brother, Archie (Nora) MacKinnon, Alder Point; her sister, Cecilia (Edmund) Gora, San Diego; and her 10 children, Edward (Jo), Pensacola, Fla., Robert (Maria), Cranbrook, B.C., Jeanne Fraser, Sackville, Judith Bowie (Peter), Shanghai, China, Jo-Anne, Sydney, Colin, Scotch Lake, Virginia Slifka (Bill), Old Orchard Beach, Me., Cameron (Nancy), Halifax, Celeste MacDougall (Tom), Dartmouth, Shaun (Kathleen), North Sydney' as well as 29 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Robert, three sisters, Anne, Mary, Loretta; 12 brothers, Dan, Albert, Russell, Collie, Jim, Joe, Doug, Bart, Murray, Raphie, John, Gilbert, one grandson, Brian and one great-granddaughter, Frances. Visitation for Libby will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral mass will be held 11:30 a.m., Friday at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Florence, with Rev. Conrad Edwards officiating, followed by a reception at the Florence legion. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Stephen Church Food Bank. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Elliott Anderson 91, North Sydney - It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Elliott Anderson, age 91, Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at his residence at upper North Sydney. Born in Burgeo, Nfld., Elliott was the son of the late Aaron and Mahala (Prosser) Anderson. Elliott was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the Pictou Highlanders. Following the war he worked as a machinist for Atlantic Spring & Machine until his retirement in 1981. Elliott was an active member of St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney, as a church elder and a member of the AOTS men's club. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching baseball and hockey and playing both in earlier years. His greatest joy was his family and he loved spending time with them. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 41 years, Ethel (MacKenzie) Anderson; his son, Carl (Debbie) Anderson, Sydney River; and his two precious granddaughters, Kayleigh and Kate; his sister, Sybil Anderson and nephew, Artie, North Sydney; and sister-in-law, Dea Anderson. He was predeceased by brothers, Russell, William, Lawrence, Roy and Carl Anderson and a sister, Dorothy Black. Visitation for Elliott will be held today (Wednesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service to be held 2 p.m., Thursday at St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney, with Rev. David Luker officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to St. Matthew Wesley United Church or the Northside Civic Centre. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Elizabeth Donovan 95, Sydney - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Donovan which occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care facility surrounded by her family. Born in Boisdale, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Flora (MacIntyre) Campbell. She resided at Harbourstone for five years and was a member of the choir. She enjoyed listening to bagpipes and fiddle music and spending time with her family. To know her was to love her. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mary Elizabeth is survived by her five children, John MacDonald, Ontario, Steve MacDonald (Shirley), Alex (Karen) MacDonald, Marie (Max) Weatherbee, Margie (Dave), all of Sydney. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Angus Joseph MacDonald, second husband, George Donovan, siblings, Alex Dan, Vince, Lamey, Veronica, Christine, Theresa and Katherine Effie. Visitation will take place Wednesday Oct. 22, 2008, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Fr. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Gilbert Rose (Marsh) - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved mother, Mary Gilbert on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in Dartmouth. With family by her side, she was reunited with her husband, Doug who predeceased her in July 1985. Born in Reserve Mines, Oct. 21, 1927, Gilbert lived and raised her family in Sydney and later moved to Dartmouth to be close to her children. She will be deeply missed by her children, Doug (Ruth), Dartmouth, Tom, Halifax, Maurina Fleck (Brian), Ottawa, and Lorenna Hines (Steven), Dartmouth. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, Rebecca, Catherine, Morgan, Maria, Andrew, Jordon, Alyssa, Stephanie, Kyle and Lora, and her great-granddaughter, Emma, all of whom she loved dearly. Gilbert was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Jane Marsh and was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph, James, Alphonse, Dennis, Sylvester, Henry and sisters, Mary and Delores. She is survived by brothers, Coady, Gannon, Stewart, Anthony and Joseph and sisters, Zita, Dophie, Maurina and Marie. Gilbert was a registered nurse who trained at St. Joseph's Hospital in Glace Bay. She spent most of her career in the maternity ward of St. Rita's Hospital in Sydney, where she lovingly cared for many mothers and babies. Visitation is at the T.W. Curry Funeral Home in Sydney, Thursday, Oct. 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, Main Street, Reserve Mines, at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 24. A reception to follow in the church hall. Family interment service at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to the Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jean Phillips 84, Glace Bay It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Phillips of Glace Bay, on Oct. 20, 2008. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Donnell and Florence (MacKeigan) Kerr. Jean was a member of Knox United Church, Knox United Church Choir and a longtime member of Jubilee Rebekah Lodge No. 14. Jean was very active and enjoyed bowling, card playing with family and friends, but especially enjoyed her time on the Mira with her grandchildren. Jean is survived by two sons, Barry (Margaret), Quispamsis, N.B., and Bruce (Wendy), Rothesay, N.B.; one brother, Donald Kerr (Greta), Round Island. Jean is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Blair, daughter, Lindsay Campbell, brother, Allister Kerr and a sister, Lois Ferguson. Visitation for the late Jean Phillips will take place Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Knox United Church at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Finlayson officiating. Interment to follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Donations may be made in Jean's memory to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to patten@seaside.ns.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Patricia (Provoe) Murray 92, Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Murray of Glace Bay and formerly of Davison, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at the Glace Bay Healthcare Complex, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was the daughter of the late William Bert and Mary Elizabeth (Boutilier) Murray. Patricia is survived by many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Patricia was predeceased by sisters, Margaret, Dorothy, Minnie, Lucella and Mildred, brothers, Edward, Bert, Erb and Edgar. Cremation has taken place with burial at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Online condolences may be sent to family at patten@seaside.ns.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shirley (Williams) Henze 66, Langley, B.C. - It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Shirley (Williams) Henze, who died in Langley, B.C., on Oct. 14, 2008. She was born in Cape Breton to the late Charles and Doreen Williams of Rudderham Road, Point Edward. She is survived by her husband, Gary Henze and her two sons, Jamie and Roger; six sisters, Louise Williams, Marie (Gary) Mortimer, Marion (Angus) MacAskill, Barbara (Ron) Birch, Linda (Jim) Collins and Kaye (Gerard) Currie, as well as seven brothers, Harold (Barb), Joe (Rose), Rollie (Effie), Norman (Cathy), Charles (Ruthanne), Raymond (Theresa) and Lawrence; many nieces and nephews. At her request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Donations in memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths October 21, 2008 Tuesday T. Rose Gale (Campbell) Jan. 30, 1930-Oct. 18, 2008 Sydney, N.S. - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Theresa 'Rose' Gale (Campbell), late of 312 Esplanade, Sydney, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, surrounded by her family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, following a brief illness. Rose was born in Millville, Nfld., and was the second youngest of 13 children born to the late Isidore and Annie (McInnis) Gale. She was a member of Sacred Heart parish in Sydney. Rose moved to Sydney in 1950 and worked for many years at Crowells. She later moved to Woodstock, Ont., where she worked for Bell Canada as a telephone operator. She moved back to Cape Breton in 1960 and stayed at home to raise her girls. Rose returned to work at the Sydney City Hospital in 1975 as switchboard operator until her retirement in 1993. Rose has touched many lives and will be fondly remembered as someone who enjoyed life to its fullest with fun, laughter and dancing. Mom was always ready for a game of cards. To know her was to love her! Rose is survived by her three loving daughters, Sharon Thorne (and her fiancé Robin Campbell), Deborah Campbell (and her partner-in-life, Jerry Ryan), and Sheila (Mike) MacGillivary, all of Sydney. Nana is also survived by five grandchildren, Erica, Amanda, Michael (our only boy), Brianna and Danielle. G-G is also survived by three great-granddaughters, Theresa, Ashlynn and Rachel. Rose is also survived by her sister, Loretta Bauer, Sydney and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Rose was predeceased by her husband, Leo Campbell (1992), two sisters, Mary MacNeil and Margaret Gale (in infancy) and nine brothers, Gus, Arthur, John Francis, Isidore, Tom, Michael, Aiden, Joseph and Matthew. Rose's family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the City Homemakers Society for the wonderful care they have given to Mom over the past number of years which enabled her to live in her own home and maintain her independence. We also appreciate the medical support provided by the VON while Mom was at home. Rose's children would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the staff at the ICU in Glace Bay and the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for the excellent care provided to Mom while she was in hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Ajayi and Dr. Wong for your valiant efforts on Mom's behalf. And of course thank you to Dr. Mike Ryan for his continued care and support for Mom over the years. Visitation for Mom will take place at S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 5-9 p.m. The funeral mass will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at St. Columba Church, Iona, with Fr. Paul Abbass officiating. As it was Mom's wish to be laid to rest next to our father, burial will take place in the St. Columba Parish Cemetery in Iona, overlooking the beautiful Bras d'Or Lakes. Donations in Mom's memory can be made to the St. Columba Church Building Fund, Iona, or a charity of choice. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.com. God Bless you, Mom! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Florann 'Flo' Marie (MacLean) Gilmet 1939-2008 Reserve Mines - It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden death of our dear wife and mother, Florann 'Flo' Gilmet, age 69, of Neville Street, Reserve Mines. Flo passed away on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Reserve Mines, she was the daughter of the late Randel and Flora (MacMullin) MacLean. Flo was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines. Her greatest passion was playing bingo with all her 'Bingo Buddies.' Flo leaves behind her loving husband of 46 years, Joseph; daughter, Joanne (Brian Sinclair), Glace Bay; sons, Derrick (Kim), Dominion, and Corey, at home; four cherished grandchildren, B.J. (Brian), Kevin, Nellena and Edward; brother, Alfred (Isabel) and three sisters, Wilma (Herbert Gregory), Margie (late, Buddy McNeil), Dollina (Robert Pittman); and numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brothers, Phillip, Mickie, Alley, John, Pete, Cecil 'Dee', Jimmy and a brother and sister in infancy, Joseph and Mary Ellen. Visitation for Flo Gilmet will be held Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, 2 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines. Fr. Gerald Campbell will be officiating. Cremation will follow. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Online condolences to the Gilmet family are available through our webpage at www.vjmcgillivray.net. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Gilbert (Marsh) Rose - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved mother, Mary Gilbert on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in Dartmouth. With her family by her side, she was reunited with her husband Doug who predeceased her in July 1985. Born in Reserve Mines on Oct. 21, 1927, Gilbert lived and raised her family in Sydney and later moved to Dartmouth to be close to her children. She will be deeply missed by her children, Doug (Ruth), Dartmouth, Tom, Halifax, Maurina Fleck (Brian), Ottawa, and Lorenna Hines (Steven), Dartmouth. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, Rebecca, Catherine, Morgan, Maria, Andrew, Jordon, Alyssa, Stephanie, Kyle and Lora; and her great-granddaughter, Emma, all of whom she loved dearly. Gilbert was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Jane Marsh and was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph, James, Alphonse, Dennis, Sylvester, Henry and sisters, Mary and Delores. She is survived by brothers, Coady, Gannon, Stewart, Anthony and Joseph, sisters, Zita, Adofis, Maurina and Marie. Gilbert was a registered nurse who trained at St. Joseph's Hospital in Glace Bay. She spent most of her career in the maternity ward of St. Rita's Hospital in Sydney, where she lovingly cared for many mothers and babies. Visitation at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney, Thursday, Oct. 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, Main Street, Reserve Mines, at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 24. A reception to follow in the church hall. Family interment service at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to the Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Agnes (Paruch) Mikulas 100, Sydney - It is with regret the family of Agnes (Paruch) Mikulas announces her passing Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Frances Paruch. Agnes lived most of her life in the United States, mainly in Detroit, where she married her husband, Emil Mikulas in 1935. After the death of her husband in 1979, she returned to Sydney to be with family. Left to mourn are her sisters, Frances (Gino) Mei, Sudbury, and Teresa (Arnold) MacQueen, Sydney; sisters-in-law, Flo Paruch, Caroline Paruch and Pam Paruch; many nieces and nephews; grandnieces and nephews and great-grandnieces and nephews, throughout Canada and the United States. Besides her husband, Agnes was predeceased by her sisters, Charlotte Tasseff, Mary Chappell, Sophie Walsh and Josephine Paruch, brothers, Frank, John Michael and Joseph 'Buddy' and two brothers in infancy, brothers-in-law, Chris Tasseff, Norman Chappell and James Walsh. There will be no visitation. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The family would like to send sincere thanks to the management and staff of St. Ann's Bay at Harbourstone Enhanced Care. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Rosemary, I have been searching for years for Charles Neil Mcdonald in Cape Brenton Nova Scotia. Maybe some of our information over laps. I have photos. naturalization, and a death certificate for Charles Neil Mcdonald. I have a good time line on Charles but when I get to Canada the trail runs cold no pun intended. I am in the US Military stationed in Okinawa, Japan so it is difficult for me to run to Nova Scotia and conduct genealogy research. I hope that Rosemary, or the news letter have heard about this famous Canadian. Scott Marbut Descendant Tree Chart GENERATION NUMBER 1 1. Alexander McDonald [2667] Alex was born about 1855 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alex died about (est) 1921 at WA, USA. Alex and Joan McCloud [2668] were married. Alex and Johanna had the following children: 2.+ i. Charles Neil McDonald [2297] was born August 25, 1862 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Charles immigrated in 1891 (Listed as a carpenter 32) to Boston, MA. Charles was naturalized January 21, 1914 (Residence 674 Kirby St. Portland, OR.) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Charles 's occupation was between January 17, 1927 and July 5, 1929 (Elected Member of American Society of Civil Engineers) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Charles was buried July 5, 1929 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. Charles died July 5, 1929 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 3.+ ii. Alec McDonald [4103] was born in 1864 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. 4.+ iii. Nina McDonald [4104] 5. Joan McCloud [2668] Johanna was born about (est) 1859 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Johanna and Alexander McDonald [2667] were married. Johanna and Alex had the following children: 2.+ i. Charles Neil McDonald [2297] was born August 25, 1862 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Charles immigrated in 1891 (Listed as a carpenter 32) to Boston, MA. Charles was naturalized January 21, 1914 (Residence 674 Kirby St. Portland, OR.) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Charles 's occupation was between January 17, 1927 and July 5, 1929 (Elected Member of American Society of Civil Engineers) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Charles was buried July 5, 1929 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. Charles died July 5, 1929 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 3.+ ii. Alec McDonald [4103] was born in 1864 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. 4.+ iii. Nina McDonald [4104] Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 1 Descendant Tree Chart GENERATION NUMBER 2 2. Charles Neil McDonald [2297] The parents of Charles Neil McDonald are: 1. Alexander McDonald [2667] was born about 1855 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alex died about (est) 1921 at WA. 5. Joan McCloud/ Mclean ? [2668] was born about (est) 1859 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles was born August 25, 1862 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] (the daughter of William Harrison and Mary A. Bartholomew) were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie had the following children: 6.+ i. Johanna McDonald [1809] {1} was born December 30, 1890 at Portland, OR. Joan and Addison J. Atwater [1808] were married December 25, 1914 at Portland, OR. Joan was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. Joan and Addison [1808] lived in 1929 at Eugene, OR. Joan was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Joan died September 13, 1977 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 7.+ ii. Jessie McDonald [2665] Jessie was born about (est) 1902 at OR. Jessie was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Jessie and Acklen [2666] lived in 1929 at Raymond, WA. Charles immigrated in 1891 (Listed as a carpenter 32) to Boston, MA. Charles was naturalized January 21, 1914 (Residence 674 Kirby St. Portland, OR.) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Charles's occupation was between January 17, 1927 and July 5, 1929 (Elected Member of American Society of Civil Engineers) at Portland, OR. American Society of Civil Engineers Institutued 1852 Memoirs of Deceaced Members Charles Neil McDonald b 25 Aug 1862 near Sidney, Nova Scotia d 5 Jul 1929 Portland, OR. Charles Neil McDonald, the son of Alexander and Johanna McDonnald, was born on August 25, 1862 near Sidney, Nova Scotia. As a boy he attended the grade schools of Sidney, Nova Scotia. As a boy he attended the grade schools of Sidney, and there, too, he served an apprenticeship as a carpenter. Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 2 Descendant Tree Chart In 1882, after living for a short time in Boston, Mass, Mr. McDonald moved to the Dakotas, where he was employed as Bridge Carpenter and Bridge Foreman by the Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and Manitoba Railway Company (now part of Great Northern Railway Company). In 1884, Mr. McDonald moved to the Far West and located at Celilo, OR., where he entered the employ of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company as Bridge Foreman on the construction of stone, concrete, iron, and timber bridges. In 1890, he was appointed Superintendent of Construction for Robert Wakefield and Company, Contractors, of Portland, Oregon, and for eighteen years he continued in active charge of all the numberous large construction projects undertaken by that firm. During this period, Mr. McDonald's work covered a wide scope and included docks and hrbor improvements at various points along the Pacific Coast, numberous bridges for the Union Pacific System, all the bridges on the Astoria and Columbia River Railway, and several large structures for the City of Portland. He was also retained from time to time to represent the Cheif Engineer of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company in the execution of difficult bridge fondations and in the solution of various erection problems. In 1908, his activities carried him to the Far North. He associated himself with the Copper River and Northwestern Railway Company which was being extended into the interior of Alaska, and was placed in charge of all the bridge construction on that line. This work, which included the famous Miles Glacier Bridge and the Kuskolina Cantilever, was crowned with notible success in the face of the most adverse circumstances. Operations were on far from base of supplies; the season of the year in which climatic conditions were favorable for constructionwas limited to only a few months; and the work had to go on during the long stormy winters of the Copper River country and in tempuratures alomost unbelievably low. Large masses of ice are discharged from the Miles and Child's Glaciers into the Copper River during the summer months, and for that reason the Miles Glacier Bridge which crosses that stream was origially designed for cantilever erection. To advance the opening of the railroad a full year, however, the plan was changed, and it was decided to carry on a substructure work during the winters and at the same time, to erect the spans of the falsework supported on ice. The plan was a success. The ice moved out in an unusually early spring thaw just twenty minutes after the bridge was self-supporting. This dramatic incident is well described in Rex Breach's Novel, "The Iron Trail." In 1912, Mr McDonald returned to Portland and again associated himself with the Robert Wakefield Company. For several years he was the active head of that firm in charge of the execution of important river and harbor work and large building projects, involving the expenditure of millions of dollars. Included in this work was the erection of Harriman Bridge (double-deck railroad and highway lift) across the Willamette River, at Portland, and the Interstate Bridge across the Columbia River, at Vancouver, WA. In 1920, he became Vice-President of the Gilpin Construction Company of Portland, and, from that time until his death, he directed its more important operations, among which were bridges across the Columbia, Willamette, and other large rivers of the Pacific Northwest. Mr. McDonald possessed to a rare degree the good judgement that is acquired only in the stern school of experiance, but he combined with it a technical knowledge and designing ability worthy of a man of great formal training. His counsel was sought by many, especially by younger men, whom he seemed to understand. His life was marked by a succession of great achievements, bold and daring conception, taxing amazing resources of skill and energy in execution, yet uniformly successful in realization. Deeply religious, and of a modest and retiring disposition, generous, honorable, and upright in all things, he was an inspriation to those who came in contact with him. No man was loved more by his associates. His passing has left an empty place which they can never quite be filled. In 1890, he was married to Mrs. Carrie Harrison, who survies him, together with two daughters, Mrs. Joan Atwater, of Eugene, OR. and Mrs. Jessie Acklen, of Raymond, WA. He was a member of various Masonic bodies and other fraternal orders, and was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. McDonald was elected a Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers on January 17, Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 3 Descendant Tree Chart 1927. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Charles was buried July 5, 1929 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. Charles died July 5, 1929 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 8. Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] The parents of Carrie Blanch Harrison are: 9. William Harrison [2299] was born about (est) 1831 at OH. William was recorded in the census September 17, 1850 at Perry Hocking Co., OH. William and Mary A. Bartholomew [2300] were married in 1852. William was recorded in the census July 18, 1860 at Ashkum, Iroquois, Ill. William was recorded in the census June 20, 1870 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. William died before 1880. 10. Mary A. Bartholomew [2300] was born about (est) 1836 at White Plains NY. Mary and William Harrison [2299] were married in 1852. Mary was recorded in the census July 18, 1860 at Ashkum, Iroquois, Ill. Mary was recorded in the census June 20, 1870 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. Mary was recorded in the census June 10, 1880 at Fifteen Mile, Wasco, Oregon. Mary died in 1932 at Portland, OR. Carrie was born about (est) 1869 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. Carrie was recorded in the census June 20, 1870 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. Carrie and Charles Neil McDonald [2297] (the son of Alexander McDonald and Joan McCloud) were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Carrie and Charles had the following children: 6.+ i. Johanna McDonald [1809] {1} was born December 30, 1890 at Portland, OR. Joan and Addison J. Atwater [1808] were married December 25, 1914 at Portland, OR. Joan was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. Joan and Addison [1808] lived in 1929 at Eugene, OR. Joan was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Joan died September 13, 1977 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 7.+ ii. Jessie McDonald [2665] Jessie was born about (est) 1902 at OR. Jessie was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Jessie and Acklen [2666] lived in 1929 at Raymond, WA. Carrie and Charles [2297] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Carrie was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Carrie and Charles [2297] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Carrie was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. On Census with Addison Atwater, Joan Atwater, Jessie Ray, Phyllis, and David C. Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 4 Descendant Tree Chart Carrie died in 1945 at Raymond, WA. Carrie was buried in 1945 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. 3. Alec McDonald [4103] The parents of Alec McDonald are: 1. Alexander McDonald [2667] was born about 1855 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alex died about (est) 1921 at WA. 5. Joan McCloud [2668] was born about (est) 1859 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alec was born in 1864 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. 4. Nina McDonald [4104] The parents of Nina McDonald are: 1. Alexander McDonald [2667] was born about 1855 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alex died about (est) 1921 at WA. 5. Joan McCloud [2668] was born about (est) 1859 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. GENERATION NUMBER 3 6. Johanna McDonald [1809] {1} The parents of Johanna McDonald are: 2. Charles Neil McDonald [2297] was born August 25, 1862 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Charles immigrated in 1891 (Listed as a carpenter 32) to Boston, MA. Charles was naturalized January 21, 1914 (Residence 674 Kirby St. Portland, OR.) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Charles 's occupation was between January 17, 1927 and July 5, 1929 (Elected Member of American Society of Civil Engineers) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Charles was buried July 5, 1929 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. Charles died July 5, 1929 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 8. Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] was born about (est) 1869 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. Carrie was recorded in the census June 20, 1870 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. Carrie and Charles Neil McDonald [2297] were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Carrie and Charles [2297] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Carrie was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Carrie and Charles [2297] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Carrie was recorded in the Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 5 Descendant Tree Chart census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Carrie died in 1945 at Raymond, WA. Carrie was buried in 1945 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. Joan was born December 30, 1890 at Portland, OR. Joan and Addison J. Atwater [1808] (the son of Reuben Edward Atwater and Carrie Phelps) were married December 25, 1914 at Portland, OR. Joan and Addison had the following children: 11.+ i. Jessie Rae (JR) Atwater [1319] {1} was born October 15, 1916. JR was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. JR was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. JR and John Fredrick (Bills) Amsberry [1318] were married June 17, 1939 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. JR was recorded in the census in 1940 at Billings, MT. JR was recorded in the census in 1950 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1960 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1970 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1980 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1990 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 2000 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. 12.+ ii. Phyllis Atwater [1810] {1} was born May 24, 1918. Phyllis was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 13.+ iii. David Atwater [1811] {1} was born December 10, 1929. David was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. David died about (est) April 7, 1975. Joan was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. Joan and Addison [1808] lived in 1929 at Eugene, OR. Joan was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Joan died September 13, 1977 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Information from Atwater History and Genealogy 1456-1956 Vol 5 book no. 502 written by Charles H. Attwater Publishers Hall Santa Monica CA 14. Addison J. Atwater [1808] {1} The parents of Addison J. Atwater are: 15. Reuben Edward Atwater [1812] {1} was born August 14, 1863 at PA. Reben and Carrie Phelps [1813] were married December 26, 1888. Reben was recorded in the census April 21, 1910 at Codington, SD. Reben died about 1951. 16. Carrie Phelps [1813] {1} was born about (est) 1865 at WI. Carrie was recorded in the census June 21, 1870 at Dane Co., WI. Carrie and Reuben Edward Atwater [1812] were married December 26, 1888. Carrie was recorded in the census April 21, 1910 at Codington, SD. Addison was born November 29, 1888 at Watertown, Codinton, SD. Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 6  Descendant Tree Chart Addison was recorded in the census April 21, 1910 at Codington, SD. Addison and Johanna McDonald [1809] (the daughter of Charles Neil McDonald and Carrie Blanch Harrison) were married December 25, 1914 at Portland, OR. Addison and Joan had the following children: 11.+ i. Jessie Rae (JR) Atwater [1319] {1} was born October 15, 1916. JR was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. JR was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. JR and John Fredrick (Bills) Amsberry [1318] were married June 17, 1939 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. JR was recorded in the census in 1940 at Billings, MT. JR was recorded in the census in 1950 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1960 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1970 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1980 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1990 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 2000 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. 12.+ ii. Phyllis Atwater [1810] {1} was born May 24, 1918. Phyllis was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 13.+ iii. David Atwater [1811] {1} was born December 10, 1929. David was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. David died about (est) April 7, 1975. Addison was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. Addison and Joan [1809] lived in 1929 at Eugene, OR. Addison was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Addison's occupation was He was a Dentist and a Fly Fisherman at Eugene, OR. Addison died November 28, 1977 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Information from Atwater History and Genealogy 1456-1956 Vol 5 book no. 502 written by Charles H. Attwater Publishers Hall Santa Monica CA Information from Atwater History and Genealogy 1456-1956 Vol 5 book no. 502 written by Charles H. Attwater Publishers Hall Santa Monica CA 7. Jessie McDonald [2665] The parents of Jessie McDonald are: 2. Charles Neil McDonald [2297] was born August 25, 1862 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Charles immigrated in 1891 (Listed as a carpenter 32) to Boston, MA. Charles was naturalized January 21, 1914 (Residence 674 Kirby St. Portland, OR.) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Charles 's occupation was between January 17, 1927 and July 5, 1929 (Elected Member of American Society of Civil Engineers) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Charles was buried July 5, 1929 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. Charles Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 7 Descendant Tree Chart died July 5, 1929 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 8. Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] was born about (est) 1869 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. Carrie was recorded in the census June 20, 1870 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. Carrie and Charles Neil McDonald [2297] were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Carrie and Charles [2297] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Carrie was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Carrie and Charles [2297] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Carrie was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Carrie died in 1945 at Raymond, WA. Carrie was buried in 1945 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. Jessie was born about (est) 1902 at OR. Jessie was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Jessie and Acklen [2666] lived in 1929 at Raymond, WA. 17. Acklen [2666] and Jessie McDonald [2665] (the daughter of Charles Neil McDonald and Carrie Blanch Harrison) lived in 1929 at Raymond, WA. GENERATION NUMBER 4 11. Jessie Rae (JR) Atwater [1319] {1} The parents of Jessie Rae (JR) Atwater are: 14. Addison J. Atwater [1808] {1} was born November 29, 1888 at Watertown, Codinton, SD. Addison was recorded in the census April 21, 1910 at Codington, SD. Addison and Johanna McDonald [1809] were married December 25, 1914 at Portland, OR. Addison was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. Addison and Joan [1809] lived in 1929 at Eugene, OR. Addison was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Addison 's occupation was He was a Dentist and a Fly Fisherman at Eugene, OR. Addison died November 28, 1977 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 6. Johanna McDonald [1809] {1} was born December 30, 1890 at Portland, OR. Joan and Addison J. Atwater [1808] were married December 25, 1914 at Portland, OR. Joan was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. Joan and Addison [1808] lived in 1929 at Eugene, OR. Joan was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Joan died September 13, 1977 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. JR was born October 15, 1916. JR was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. JR was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. JR and John Fredrick (Bills) Amsberry [1318] (the son of Fred Bills and Mary Ellen Scheetz) were Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 8  Descendant Tree Chart married June 17, 1939 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. JR and John had the following children: 18.+ i. James Neil Amsberry [1807] {1} was born April 24, 1943. Jim and Janice Irene Magnuson [2242] were married August 7, 1965. 19.+ ii. Christine Amsberry [0947] {1} was born January 4, 1946 at Eugene, OR. Christine and Gary Stephen Marbut [0938] were married about 1964. Christine and John Hartman [1916] lived together in 1968 at Spokane, WA. Christine and Warren Williamson [1910] were married between 1969 and 1986 at Kellog, ID. Christine 's occupation was School Teacher between 1989 and 2005 at South Lake Tahoe, CA. Christine and Art Slayback [1912] were married in March 1989 at South Lake Tahoe, CA. JR was recorded in the census in 1940 at Billings, MT. JR was recorded in the census in 1950 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1960 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1970 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1980 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1990 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 2000 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. Information from Atwater History and Genealogy 1456-1956 Vol 5 book no. 502 written by Charles H. Attwater Publishers Hall Santa Monica CA Fred and Ella Bills By Eloise Bills Wagner In the year 1895 Fred Bills arrived in Rosebud, Montana, at the age of seven years. He lived 68 years in Rosebud. Fred was born to Charles and Mary Bills in 1888 in Lodi, California. He had a sister, Rosa and brother named George. Charles Bills died following a team and wagon accident while hauling supplies as a teamster in Lodi, when was only three years old. Mary Jones Bills after three years journeyed to Rosebud with her family. On their arrival she married J. H. Lazenby, a stepbrother of he former husband, and they with the children, went at once to the Diamond ranch where Joe was acting as foreman. This journey turned out happier than in the early 1850's when Mary's folks and Charles's father and mother and family traversed the Old Oregon trail in a wagon train from Illinois and Missouri, on their way to California during the gold rush. The Bills family got separated after a skirmish with hostile Indians attacking their wagon train. Fred's Grandmother Bills was among the dead women at the end of the battle. Somehow the others got to Utah and Mormon families took care of some of the children while the bereaved father went on to be one of the first settlers of Lodi, California. Later other members of the family joined him. The first home of the Lazenby's in Montana was on the Rosebud Creek where they bought land from James Gallagher and Fred attended school at Pleasant Hill school house. Several years later they sold out to Freeman Philbrick. The Lazenby's moved to Rosebud where they jointly ran the old Cottage Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 9  Descendant Tree Chart Hotel for two years, then they bought the land and Riverside Hotel where they kept an open house. Joe took care of the livery barn and Mary ran the hotel. She was affectionately known to her patrons as "Mother". Keeping her guests happy included her grandson, Maynard who climbed the fence and ran away from home to sample her good cooking at the age of two years. A new piano and correspondence course was provided by the Lazenby's for anyone who chose to try it. The Cheyenne Chief Two Moon and his wives were frequent guests, where he and Mary had many good visits. Two Moon gave her a splendid Indian blanket of which she was very proud to own. During World War I the Spanish Influenza hit the guests at the hotel and it seemed more like a hospital. Mary took care of everyone, but she lost her own life from exhaustion and pneumonia in 1918 in October. She was laid to rest in the Forsyth cemetery. Joe Lazenby was injured when a train hit his car at Rosebud stockyards crossing. The train took him to Forsyth on a stretcher for treatment. He lived several years after the incident in Forsyth, passing away in 1938. George Bills lived and worked in the Rosebud and Forsyth area till 1913 when he moved to Seattle and married Gen McGrath. In his younger days he squired the town's beauties to dances far and wide. He was a life member of the BPO Elks Lodge. When he and Gen attended a football game someone snatched the treasured Indian blanket from Gen's shoulders and disappeared into the crowd. It was never recovered. George and Gen made many visits to Montana during his sixty years of railroading, as a brakeman on the passenger for the Milwaukee Railroad. He passed away at 86 years of age. The years rolled by and Rosa married Johnny Williams who was working on the Diamond ranch as a cook. They had two sons, George and Walter. Rosa drove Johnny around in their car from the time they first came into existence. Once they encountered a ranger at the entrance to Yellowstone Park who informed them the roads were to perilous for a woman to drive so Johnny got in and drove around the bend and switched places with Rosie and she was the first woman to drive a car through Yellowstone Park. Later they sold their place and bought an orange grove in Pomona, California. Their sons later married and George had two children. Rosa passed away in 1935. Fred Bills broke horses on ranches in his youth. He was on the passenger trains working for Northern Pacific Railroad seven years. Fred married Mary Scheetz whose father was Colonel Scheetz, one of the first land surveyors of Montana Territory. He used the chain method which modern surveyors claim was quite accurate. Fred built a cabin on his homestead on Butte Creek for his wife and son John. Later in Spokane John took the name of his stepfather Amsberry. He was sales representative for Northwest District of Union Carbide Company until he retired. He made many visits to the Bills family while on the road. John and wife Jessie Rae raised two children and now enjoy boating and skiing near Spokane. Ella Hauber Bills was born in Anoka, Minnesota to Mary Alice and William Hauber in 1884. Her mother came from Selbo, Norway as a young girl. Ella's Mother lived to the magnificent age of 101 years. Besides Ella there were two sisters, Winifred Chappelle who has outlived the Hauber family at ninety-four years of age, Addie Jackson and Arthur Hauber their brother. The rest of the family returned to Troupsburg, New York, the fathers birthplace but Art went west to Montana, finding a job at the Twenty ranch. Ella left home and worked in Pennsylvania, Vancouver, B.C. and Calgary, Alberta where she met Zelia Taggart. The two ladies decided to pay Art a visit and Zelia stayed on to marry Art and they had one son, Arthur Jr. They owned the "71" ranch. Later the family returned to New York where Art worked till retirement for Erie Railroad shops. Before he passed away he spoke many times of moving back to Montana. He died in 1952. Fred charmed Ella into making her visit a permanent life with him. She returned to New York only for a few visits spending the rest of her days at Rosebud. Fred and Ella were married July 4th 1914 as Ashland, Montana. They drove to the Ice Well in the Lazenby car for their honeymoon trip. A cool place on a hot July day. To this marriage two children were born, Maynard and Eloise. Fred hauled freight several years for A.C. Stohr from Rosebud, to Lame Deer Trading Post. The trip was slow going at eight miles per hour in the International chain drive truck. He hauled everything from pigs to coffins. The Cheyenne Indians liked Fred and nicknamed him "Black Whiskers". Beaded moccasins and dolls were gifts to the Bills children from the Cheyennes. Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 10 Descendant Tree Chart During his lifetime, Fred did many things such as helping George Davidson in the 20's. He served thirty years for Rosebud County as Deputy Sheriff. He worked on road projects and was in the sand and gravel business before becoming a bus driver for Rosebud District #12. He also served as custodian and drove the bus on basketball outings and 4-H Camps at Crazy Head Springs. He was more active than a man half his age. The old "Rosebud Bandstand" was a favorite spot hot summer evenings when Fred played drums with the band. He was a charter member of the Sage Riders and IOOF Lodge. Later he drove the star mail route up Sweeney Creek many years. Fishing on the Yellowstone River was a family sport also putting meat on the table during the depression. After tiring of fishing it was more fun to hunt moss agates and Fred and Ella found it more rewarding because they met lots of rock-hounds and jewelers from around the world. They shipped the rocks sometimes to dealers. Ella was interested in fossilized shells and collected arrowheads and Indian hammers as well as trading agates for finished pieces of jewelry. They had a boardwalk in back of the house to the river bank. On one side was "his" and the other side was "hers" piles of agates. Occasionally the piles grew to about four tons. Their hobby grew till there was someone camping in their yard every summer. Fred and Ella were true pioneers having spent most of their lives in the great outdoors, and helping friends and neighbors. Around 1927 after a hard winter the ice jammed up on the Yellowstone behind the bridge and water backed up along the slough road, flooding Al Hansen's place doing a lot of damage. The whole town was evacuated to the nearby hills until morning because of the threatened flood which didn't happen. Many fires plagued the little town but the most memorable one was when the main business district burned to the ground. The flames were so high and sparks flew all over town. Maynard fell off the Bills roof while pouring water on to wet the shingles down. The fire burned all night and the N. P. water tank from Forsyth came to the finish the spreading fire. This was around 1931. The loss of the business district along with elevator fires later the Harstad lumber yard fire seemed to cause a lot of people to move away. The Bills home was always a center for home entertainment. The Lazenby piano was used by both Maynard and Eloise. Maynard later played piano for many dances, Ella sang and friends joined in and Fred played the drums, which all proves on e doesn't have to be rich to enjoy life. The old piano is still being used by the Lazenby's great grand daughter Joan DeCock. Maynard graduated from Rosebud High School. He worked various jobs until he married Isabel Moerkerke in 1942. She was teaching school at Cartersville. They moved to Colstrip where Maynard worked for Foley Bros. The Mine closed down when the steam engines went out and the diesel came in. He later worked at Koester Chevrolet driving to Forsyth every day. Isabel continued teaching until she retired after twenty years. They raised four children, Maynard Jr., Mary Lou, Georgia and Richard. The Bills family participated in community activities and Maynard returned to mine work again until he started a new venture working in Hysham manging sales for the Chevrolet Agency. He always enjoyed re-building old cars as a hobby. Maynard Jr. married Sandra Janene, after graduating from Eastern Montana College. He teaches school at Fairview and has two children, Paul and Anne. Mary Lou married Mike Richards and they own a TV business in Missoula. They have two children Merry Jo and Mike. Georgia attended Miles City Business College and was married. She lives in Miles City with her son Robbie. Richard Bills married Danae Matz and lives in Forsyth and works in Colstrip. Eloise left the Bills home in 1934. She lived with her cousin and wife in Claremont, California. She continued making music her career after graduation from high school there. During World War II she married and had a daughter Joan, born in Ontario, California. The family lived four years at Balboa and Newport Beach. During the black-outs there were many anxious moments. Growing tired of city living, Eloise and Joan returned to Montana after fifteen years absence. In 1950 Eloise married Dick Wagner in Forsyth. At the time Dick was operating the Ben Franklin Store. They raised a son Louis David and as Joan and Louis grew up they attended Forsyth schools and took and active part in the community affairs. Both graduated from Forsyth High School. Dick was active in Montana Wildlife Federation work and raising fancy show pigeons and water fowl for his hobby. Eloise continued to working enlarged her hobby of playing organ for twenty years of services at the Lutheran Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 11  Descendant Tree Chart Church in Forsyth, having started at age twelve playing for the Episcopal Church in Rosebud many years ago. Joan graduated from Eastern Montana College and married Dick DeCock. They have three children, Mark, Dennis, and Michele, all growing up on the 4L ranch on Armells Creek near Forsyth. Louis graduated from Montana State University and received further education there. He is working and living in Bellingham, Washington. The Wagners sold their store and buildings in 1976 and are enjoying their many friendships made during those thirty years in what is now the "Trading Post". Even though they enjoy desert living Montana will always be their home. The Bills family had their first separation in August, 1963. The family and community suffered along with Fred when he was accidentally burned. He was improving and ready for skin grafting in Miles City Hospital when he suddenly had a fatal heart attack. The whole community mourned his passing. Ella carried on alone at home keeping busy with her rocks and friends. After three years missing her mate, she became ill and that was another shock to the community when she passed away at the Forsyth Hospital in July, 1966. They would have been married forty-nine years and were always together. They are both laid to rest in the Forsyth cemetery. The silence of the old Bills home must hold many memories of the days when the walls rocked with laughter and music. Even though Fred and Ella may have gone over that last hill hunting agates, their memory lingers on in the hearts of those who knew and loved them. 20. John Fredrick (Bills) Amsberry [1318] {1} The parents of John Fredrick (Bills) Amsberry are: 21. Fred Bills [1805] {2} was born June 7, 1888 at Lodi, CA. Fred moved in 1895 (from Lodi, California) to Rosebud, MT. Fred and Mary Ellen Scheetz [1806] were married November 28, 1908 at Custer Co., MT. Fred and Mary [1806] filed for divorce in 1911 at Rosebud, MT. Fred and Mary [1806] were divorced in 1914. Fred is interested (hobbies) in collecting aggates and fossils. Fred and Elvira Hauber [2891] were married July 4, 1914 at Ashland, MT. Fred 's occupation was Deputy Sheriff between 1917 and 1963 (Deputy Sheriff, and School Bus Driver reported by Jessie Rae Amsberry) at Rosebud, MT. Fred was in the June 5, 1917 (Regitered for the draft WWI) at Rosebud, MT. Fred was recorded in the census in 1920 at Rosebud, MT. Fred was recorded in the census in 1930 at Rosebud, MT. Fred had a Social Security Number (before 1951 (Fred Bills SSN was 517-10-7334)). Fred died in August 1963 at Miles City, Custer Co., MT. Fred was buried in August 1963 (Forsyth Cemetary) at Forsyth, MT. 22. Mary Ellen Scheetz [1806] {3} was born August 18, 1879 at MO. Mary was recorded in the census June 22, 1880 at Marion Co., MO. Mary and Fred Bills [1805] were married November 28, 1908 at Custer Co., MT. Mary was recorded in the census in 1910 (with Son John F. 0 years old Mary E. S. Bills 29 years old) at Rosebud, MT. Mary and Ago Lief Clinebell [2977] were married after 1910. Mary and Fred Bills [1805] filed for divorce in 1911 at Rosebud, MT. Mary and Fred [1805] were divorced in 1914. Mary died December 1, 1918 at Broken Bow, NE. Mary was buried December 1, 1918 (Broken Bow Cemetery, Add O7m, Block 30, Lot 2, Space 8) at Broken Arrow, Custer Co., NE. {4} The adopted parents of John Fredrick (Bills) Amsberry are: 23. Darius M. Amsberry [4045] died November 7, 1923 at Lincoln, NE. Loren and Ev [4046]aline Clay were married April 8, 1875 at Marion CO., IA. Loren and Eva [4046] moved in 1879 to Broken Bow, NE. 24. Evaline Clay [4046] was born February 17, 1853 at Wayne CO., IA. Eva and Darius M. Amsberry [4045] were married April 8, 1875 at Marion CO., IA. Eva and Loren [4045] moved in 1879 to Broken Bow, Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 12 Descendant Tree Chart NE. Eva was buried January 28, 1934 (Broken Bow Cemetery) at Broken Bow, NE. Eva died January 28, 1934 at Broken Bow, NE. John was born June 22, 1909 at Rosebud, MT. John was recorded in the census April 24, 1910 at Rosebud, MT. John was adopted in 1921 (By the Amsberry Family) at Broken Bow, NE. John was recorded in the census April 4, 1930 (Occupation Student) at Seattle, King Co., WA. John's occupation was Traveling Salesman between 1937 and 1974 (Union Carbide) at MT. John and Jessie Rae (JR) Atwater [1319] (the daughter of Addison J. Atwater and Johanna McDonald) were married June 17, 1939 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. John and JR had the following children: 18.+ i. James Neil Amsberry [1807] {1} was born April 24, 1943. Jim and Janice Irene Magnuson [2242] were married August 7, 1965. 19.+ ii. Christine Amsberry [0947] {1} was born January 4, 1946 at Eugene, OR. Christine and Gary Stephen Marbut [0938] were married about 1964. Christine and John Hartman [1916] lived together in 1968 at Spokane, WA. Christine and Warren Williamson [1910] were married between 1969 and 1986 at Kellog, ID. Christine 's occupation was School Teacher between 1989 and 2005 at South Lake Tahoe, CA. Christine and Art Slayback [1912] were married in March 1989 at South Lake Tahoe, CA. John was recorded in the census in 1940 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. John entered the in 1940 (US Army) at Ft. Lewis, WA. John was recorded in the census in 1950 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. John was recorded in the census in 1960 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. John was discharged from the in 1960 (US Army retired LT. Colonel) at Ft. Lewis, WA. Quartermaster Officer ran supplies to Alaska from Washington State, especially to Dutch Harbor, Alaska, and Attu and Adak islands on the Alaskan Aleutian islands. John is interested (hobbies) in sail boat racing. John was recorded in the census in 1970 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. John was recorded in the census in 1980 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. John was recorded in the census in 1990 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. John died March 24, 1995 at Spokane, WA. John was cremated March 24, 1995 (Scattered his ashes in front of his lake cabin) at Lake Cour Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com

Cape Breton Deaths October 20, 2008 Monday Grant H. Crabtree Margaree/Sydney, N.S. - Reluctantly, in his 96th year, smothered with love and enjoying it to the last possible second, our dearest Grant departed Tuesday evening, Oct.14, as the clouds flew past that perfect full moon, within view, and while a cu mor glas wandered beneath his windows. Ti amo per sempre. One of Canada's pioneer filmmakers, director and cinematographer. A mighty heart with a personality to match, he survived over four months in ICU, in a heroic struggle to overcome multiple hospital infections. He just didn't have time to be the good patient, too many things beckoned: eagles and hummingbirds, chanterelles, his asparagus and crabapple jelly, lunch at the Cedar House, entertaining His Girls. Grant grew up in Rockliffe, Ottawa, in a boisterous, creative family with both parents being artists, from a long line of artists. His mother, Ella Greenham studied at the Royal Academy with John Singer Sargent; her father was Queen Victoria's Chief of Security. Her family had three lines of descent from Edward I through the Howards, Dukes of Norfolk. In the Austro-Hungarian Empire they ran the port of Trieste, partied with the Bonapartes and had portraits painted. His father was art director at Notman's in Montreal and then ran his own engraving business in Ottawa. Grant's first film job was an offer from John Grierson of the NFB in 1939. His career spanned six decades and his films won many awards. He filmed in Quebec with Palardy and Barbeau and A.Y. Jackson; in Emily Carr country for Klee Wyck; on the Columbian icefield, in Resolute and Pond Inlet; in logging camps and national parks; with wheat scientists and marine biologists, Ukrainian farmers and new immigrants, the Saguenay, the South Saskatchewan; with Helen Creighton for Songs of Nova Scotia and on the last of the Grand Banks schooners. He made the classic "Loon's Necklace "and "Morning on the Lievre" and films for children and about children; Scandinavia, Britain, U.S.A. He went everywhere where there was a story to be told about the promise of a youthful Canada. His life was lived in the outdoors: a championship rower at the Edinburgh Canoe Club, hockey, building backyard rinks and log cabins and ski runs in the Gatineau; evenings of screening rushes and broomball and hilarity at Meech Lake; making maple syrup every spring until he was 94; countless canoe trips, hikes, picnics and stopping in for tea. He could identify every tree, wildflower and mushroom. But the love of his life was Cape Breton, begun in 1942, never diminished, especially for the Margaree and its people. He taught himself woodworking and learned to make ladderback chairs with his beloved Ernest Hart at the Northeast. He adored his neighbours, Albert Polycarp fiddling at sunset, Levi the superb artist in wood, John Joe the master sheep shearer and storyteller. He was always along the river and shore with camera, searching for the perfect light. Grant had a superb 'eye' and his passion was nature photography. He made many films here and never wanted to be very far from his home high above the River at East Margaree. In old age, when he couldn't fish and climb his hill and go to the beach, he looked after his roses, made marmalade and maple liqueur and pursued his Red Green projects, enchanting and inspiring his grandchildren with stories and full of humour. He has left a wonderful library of photos and donations to the National Archives. His last film, Song of Seasons (1977) is a love song to an innis aigh, his own piece of heaven. He was married for 50 years to his beautiful wife, Marjorie Morse (2000) of Toronto. He is survived by daughters, Lauren (Kenzie) MacNeil, Ankerville Street, Sydney (his other home), and by Carla Kalberlah, Halifax; grandchildren, Caitriana, Christie, Mary, Anna MacNeil and Kyle, Vanessa, Andrea and Ryan Tingley; great-grandchildren, Marcos Alej, Nicholas and Alexandra. The family will be at home at 839 East Margaree Rd., Saturday, Nov. 1, 12-6. All welcome. Donations appreciated to the Margaree Salmon Association: margareesalmon.ca. Lord of the mountains, dark with pine Lord of the fields of smoking snow Grant to this vagrant heart of mine A path of wood where my feet may go . . . From Song of the Ski -W. MacDonald ------------------------------------------------------------------------ T. Rose Gale (Campbell Jan. 30, 1930-Oct. 18, 2008 Sydney, N.S. - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Theresa 'Rose' Gale (Campbell), late of 312 Esplanade, Sydney, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, surrounded by her family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Rose was born in Millville, N.L., and was the second youngest of 13 children born to the late Isidore and Annie (McInnis) Gale. She was a member of Sacred Heart parish in Sydney. Rose moved to Sydney in 1950 and worked for many years at Crowells. She later moved to Woodstock, Ont. where she worked for Bell Canada as a telephone operator. She moved back to Cape Breton in 1960 and stayed at home to raise her Girls. Rose returned to work at the Sydney City Hospital in 1975 as switchboard operator until her retirement in 1993. Rose has touched many lives and will be fondly remembered as someone who enjoyed life to its fullest with fun, laughter and dancing. Mom was always ready for a game of cards. To know her was to love her! Rose is survived by her three loving daughters, Sharon Thorne (and her fiancé Robin Campbell), Deborah Campbell (and her partner-in-life, Jerry Ryan), and Sheila (Mike) MacGillivary, all of Sydney. Nana is also survived by five grandchildren, Erica, Amanda, Michael (our only boy), Brianna and Danielle. G-G is also survived by three great-granddaughters, Theresa, Ashlynn and Rachel. Rose is also survived by her sister, Loretta Bauer, of Sydney and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Rose was predeceased by her husband, Leo Campbell (1992), two sisters, Mary McNeil and Margaret Gale (in infancy), and nine brothers, Gus, Arthur, John Francis, Isidore, Tom, Michael, Aiden, Joseph and Matthew. Rose's family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the City Homemakers Society for the wonderful care they have given to Mom over the past number of years which enabled her to live in her own home and maintain her independence. We also appreciate the medical support provided by the VON while Mom was at home. Rose's children would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the staff at the ICU in Glace Bay and the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for the excellent care provided to Mom while she was in hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Ajayi and Dr. Wong for your valiant efforts on Mom's behalf. And of course thank you to Dr. Mike Ryan for his continued care and support for Mom over the years. Visitation for Mom will take place at S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney on Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 5-9 p.m. The funeral arrangements are being planned and details will follow. As it was Mom's wish to be laid to rest next to our father, burial will take place in the St. Columba Parish Cemetery in Iona overlooking the beautiful Bras d'Or Lakes. Donations in Mom's memory can be made to the St. Columba Church Building Fund, Iona, or a charity of choice. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.com. God Bless you, Mom! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wilfred Eric Durant 97, Glace Bay - Wilfred Eric Durant, 97, of Gannon Street, Glace Bay, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Hunters River, P.E.I., Eric was the son of the late John And Emily (Myers) Durant. He was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay. Eric was a former member of St. Mary's Senior Men's Club and loved participating in their singing sessions. Eric served in the Canadian Military from 1939 to 1945 and was a veteran of the Second World War serving overseas in France, England, Belgium, Germany and was involved in the Liberation of Holland. A painter by trade, he worked for over 51 years in the business. He was employed with Burke & Chiasson Painting Contractors and later was hired as a painting foreman with Northern Affairs at the Fortress of Louisbourg. Eric loved to travel even if it was just to go on his evening drives in his car with his best friend and wife, Ella. Eric will be remembered as a loving and compassionate father who was always proud of his family. He is survived by his wife of over 75 years, the former Ella Thoms and their four children. They include his daughter, Leone (Albert) Blois, Glace Bay, granddaughter, Charlene (Gerard) Blois, great-granddaughter, Erica Stevens, great-grandson, Devin and great great-granddaughter, Fallyn. Eric's next daughter is Alma (William) Walker, Sydney River, grandson, Wilfred (Mariam) Walker, granddaughter Lisa (David) MacLellan, great-granddaughter, Courtney Walker, grandson, Derek (Shirin) Walker and great-grandson, Ryan Walker. Eric is survived by his two sons who also followed in their father's footsteps as a painter, they are Edison 'Ed' (Sandra) Durant, Lingan, and Carvle, (Chermaine 'Sis' (Boone) Durant who passed away in 1987), Glace Bay, grandson, Eric (Diane), great-granddaughter, Jenna, grandson, Blair (Kathy), grandson, Glen (Vickie) and granddaughters, Wanda Durant, Donna (Allen) MacLean as well as several nieces and nephews. Left to mourn Eric's passing are siblings Hilda and Clifford, both in Ontario. Eric was predeceased by five sisters, Muriel, Elsie, Frances, Dorothy, Vera and one brother, Michael. Visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 20 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 Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Anglican Church followed by interment in the parish cemetery which is located on Maple Avenue, Glace Bay. Veterans will gather in front of the church to form an honour guard for their departed comrade. All are invited to join the family for a reception at St. Mary's Parish Hall. As an expression of sympathy for Eric donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences to the family can be expressed through the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home website: www.vjmcgillivray.net. The Durant Family would like to express a sincere thank you to the New Waterford Homemakers, Breton Caregivers and the VON. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kevin Musgrave 58, Westmount - It is with a deep sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father and brother Roy Kevin Musgrave, 58, a resident of Skyway Drive, Westmount on Saturday, Oct.18, 2008, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in North Sydney he was a son of the late William T. and Marie A. (MacInnis) Musgrave. Kevin was employed as a train engineer with Canadian National Railway and later with Railteck until retirement. He was a member of the Westmount United Church. Kevin is survived by his wife, Mary Lou 'Susie' (Young) Musgrave; two sons, Kevin, Alberta, and William, North Sydney; seven brothers, Floyd (Patricia) Musgrave, Gary Musgrave, Russell (Colleen) Musgrave, Daryl Musgrave, David (Mary) Musgrave, Fred 'Buddy' (Margaret) Musgrave and Wayne Musgrave; one sister, Deborah (Jim) MacPhee (Musgrave); also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and special friends. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brothers, Brian Musgrave and William Musgrave Jr. in infancy. No visitation by request. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney, with Rev. Genevieve Trudel officiating. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bras d'Or. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Madonna (MacKinnon) Coleski 71, Sydney Mines - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Madonna Melvina Coleski, 71, on Oct. 18, 2008, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Nelda (Roy) MacKinnon. She was a member of Immaculate Conception parish, Sydney Mines. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle, Banff, Alta., Mary, and Joanne (Butch), both of Sydney Mines; her sons, Mike (Arlene), Halifax, Hoss (Ella), Millville, Blair (Leigh-Anne), Windsor, N.S., Chris (Mary), and Devin, both of Sydney Mines; sisters, Johnena (Robert) Moore, Woburn, Mass., Margaret O'Neil, Truro, Jean Cantwell, Jimima Campbell, Florence Johnson, all of Sydney Mines; brothers, Andrew (Agnes), Francis (Louise), both of Sydney Mines; and several grandchildren. Madonna was predeceased by her husband, Michael Coleski, sons, Brian and Gerard, sisters, Anne Rita Morrison, Marie and brother, John Archie MacKinnon. Visitation for Madonna Coleski will be held in J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass to celebrate her life will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery, Sydney Mines. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vasco Marcon 73 Sydney River - Vasco Marcon, 73, of Sydney River formerly of Dominion passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Dominion, he was the son of the late Ricardo and Josephine Marcon. Vasco is survived by daughter, Dana Marcon (Francis LeFort); son, Paulo Marcon; stepdaughters, Terry Wells and Kay Cooper, both of Ontario; brother, Mario Marcon (Elsie); grandchildren, Patrick and Jordyn and also by nephew, Paul Marcon (Swati) and their son Justin. He was predeceased by his wife, Dolly Marcon. There will be no visitation by request. Funeral mass will be held Tuesday, Oct. 21 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River with Fr. Will MacPherson officiating. Interment will be in St. Eugene's Cemetery, Dominion. Memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton. Online condolences may be sent to the family at: twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Norma Jean (Sellars) Cadden - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Norma Jean (Sellars) Cadden on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Dartmouth Regional Hospital in Dartmouth, N.S. Norma was born in New Waterford, C.B., N.S., Nov. 28, 1943. She was a member of Calvin United Church. Norma was known for her fun spirit and high scholastic achievement in school. In her youth, she was on the student council and was a valued member of the Central School basketball team, helping her team to win several championships. Norma was an honorary student at college in Toronto, Ont. She was a loving mother to her daughter Sally. Life was not kind to Norma, but through her times of adversity, she would always greet people with a sweet, genuine smile and was extremely kind and giving. Norma is survived by her daughter, Sally Joan Cadden, Toronto, Ont.; her sister, Joan (Danny) MacDonald, West Bay, N.S.; her brothers, Gordon, Toronto, Earl (Millie), Belleville, Ont. and many nieces, nephews and cousins and friends. Cremation has taken place. There will be a service Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. at Calvin United Church, New Waterford, N.S. Following will be a graveyard service at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvin United Church, or to a charity of your choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ George Raymond Duffney 1927 - 2008 - It is with great sadness we announce that Ray Duffney (as he was known to all) passed away on the morning of Oct., 17, 2008, at Brampton Civic Hospital after fighting a long battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his wife, Elsie (Holland) Duffney and his brother, Pius (Pat) Duffney. He is survived by his sister, Theresa (Duffney) Whalen; his three children, George, Ken (JoAnne) and Karen (Gord) Rees; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and his devoted 'Puddy' cat. Ray loved music, good food, a cold beer and anything involving his family and friends. Ray loved to play his favourite tunes on his guitar whenever there was a get together and loved to win a couple of bucks in a card game. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Tributes to the family may be made at www.mem.com. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths October 18, 2008 Saturday Marion Gentile 92, Sydney - Marion Viola Gentile, 92, a resident of Harbourstone Enhanced Care, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 at Harbourstone. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Murdock and Annie (Lewis) Campbell. Marion was a member of St. Anthony Daniel parish. She was a caring and compassionate person who always thought of her family first. Surviving are her sons, Barry, Stellarton and Wayne (Mary Joseph), Sydney River; sister, Ivy (Mrs. Duncan Morrison); brothers, Douglas (Lilly) and Cecil, Sydney; daughter-in-law, Mamie, Halifax; grandchildren, Melissa, Mark, Michael and Lindsay; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Melia. Marion was predeceased by her husband, Humbert; sisters, Marguerite Clements and Frances Christie; sister-in-law, Ruby Campbell; brother-in-law, Henry Clements. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony Daniel Church on Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Donald MacGillivray officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff of St. Ann's Bay at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, as well as to Doug and Lil. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Marjorie 'Elaine' (Cook) Burke Burlington, Ont. - Passed away after a lengthy illness at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington, Ont. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. Beloved wife of Fraser Burke and daughter of the late Ernest and Abigale Cook of New Waterford, Nova Scotia. Interment for Elaine to take place at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney, Nova Scotia at a later date. www.smithsfh.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Esther Gaum Boston - Esther Gaum passed away peacefully at her home in Boston on October 9, 2008. She was the cherished daughter of the late Dora and Israel Hamburg. She is survived by brothers, Elie and Daniel; sisters-in-law, Beverley and Ellen Hamburg, Ettie Chernin and Bella Davidson. Predeceased by brothers-in-law, Abraham, David and the Honourable Percy Gaum; sisters-in-law, Bella Gaum and Libby Brenner. She is survived by 15 nieces and nephews and 27 great-nieces and nephews. The funeral took place in Sydney, Nova Scotia on October 13, 2008. She was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia on January 15,1928 and lived there with her parents Israel and Dora Hamburg until she continued her education at McGill University where she graduated with a bachelors degree in commerce. She returned to Nova Scotia and later married Dr. Cyril Gaum. They lived in Sydney, and in 1959 they moved to Boston where her husband furthered his education doing graduate training in the dental specialty of endodontics. She continued with a career at H & R Block for many years and was respected by her peers for her business acumen and accounting expertise. The arts of knitting, crocheting and needlepoint were her focus of creative interest and her beautiful pieces are still enjoyed by loving friends and family members. She was one of the elected leaders of her needle artworks local and national societies. Donations in her honour can be made to The Gaum Endodontic Clinic Fund at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (617-636-2783) or to a charity of your choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Elizabeth Theresa (Betty) Warren Orillia, Ont. - Peacefully, after a brief illness and with her family by her side, at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, in her 81st amazing year. Loving mother of Terry (Nita) Warren of Bolton, Joan (Blair) MacDonald of Orillia, Linda Warren of Long Sault and Brenda Westington of Orillia. Retired personnel manager of K-Mart, Orillia. Best friend, fishing companion and kindred spirit of 31 years of Ralph Arcuri, devoted wife of the late Ernest Warren. Proud and most cherished grandmother of Sarah and Jessica MacDonald, Katie, Andrea and Lindsay McCullough, and Sam, Jamie and Emma Westington. Dear sister to Viola Fraser of Sydney, N.S. and sister-in-law to Marion Warren of Glencoe and Mary Grant of Sydney, N.S. Greatly missed by many nieces and nephews. Loving remembered by extended family, Rachel Arcuri of Oakville, Carol Arcuri and Valerie Dunn of Cochrane and Debbie Smith, Dorothy Holenski and John McCullough of Orillia and Pam (Don) Bonnett of Port Dover, Greg (Catherine) Grimshaw of Newmarket, six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Friends and relatives may call at the Mundell Funeral Home, 70 West Street N., Orillia from 6-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 and on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008 from 12 noon until time of service in the chapel at 1 p.m.. Interment at St. Andrew's-St. James' Cemetery, Orillia. Donations in memory of Elizabeth can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Sleeping Children Around the World and would be greatly appreciated by the family. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.mundellfuneralhome.com "She has 'gone fishing'!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paula Marie Gabriel 43, Sydney - Paula Marie Gabriel, 43, of Sydney, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. She was the daughter of Jeanette Lundrigan and the late Bill Lundrigan. She was a loving wife of Raymond 'Bubba' Gabriel and loving mother to Melissa. She is also survived by a brother, Mark Lundrigan, Sydney. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. There will be no visitation. Funeral service will take place Monday, 2 p.m. at St. Albans Anglican Church with Rev. Brenda Drake officiating. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Condolences may be made to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths October 17, 2008 Friday Eileen Mullins 78, Sydney Forks - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Eileen Mullins, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at the Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck, surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was employed with the Tasty Treat Drive-in Ltd. for 26 years. She was dedicated to her family. She especially enjoyed 'nanny night' with the kids and card night with dear relatives. Eileen is survived by her children, Dorothy Anne (Gerald) MacQuin, Loch Lomond, Susan (Brian) Horne, Sydney Forks, Debbie (Jens) Heukendorff, Sydney, Kathy (Cliff) Belanger, Edmonton, Ellen Mullins, Sydney Forks; and daughter-in-law, Rhonda Mullins, David (Debbie) Howie Centre, Darrell (Freda), Glace Bay; sisters, Kitty Keroack, St. Bruno, Que., Bridget Sidel, Zita White, Sydney, Leone Middleton, Ontario; 22 grandchildren;13 great-grandchildren; special sisters-in-law, Sheila MacArthur and Martha Mullins, several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Eric Mullins, (1985), son, Rick Mullins, brother, Tom White, sisters, Betty King and Ida Jobes, one brother in infancy, William. Visitation will take place Saturday, Oct. 18 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 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment to follow in Alfred E. Smith Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Maurice MacAulay Maurice 'Mac' MacAulay, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at the Ottawa Heart Institute at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Rosemary Woollam. Loving father of Jane (Clark). Dear brother of Muriel Smith, John (Lorraine) and the late Rev. W.A. MacAulay and Robert. Brother-in-law of Catherine Wells (Brian), Charles (Ligia), Anne (Bill) and the late Brenda Woollam. Maurice will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral was at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Aylmer, for Mass of Christian Funeral at 11 a.m. Interment at Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute appreciated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Steve White Surrey, B.C. - It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Steve White of Surrey B.C., formerly of Sydney, N.S. Born in Sydney, Steve was a son of the late Annie Mae (MacPhee) White and Wilford White. Besides his parents, Steve was also predeceased by two sisters, Florence and Pearl. Steve will be sadly missed by his companion, Lei Stewart, who with kindness and compassion cared for him through his years of illness. He is also survived by a brother, Angus, Sydney; and a sister, Juanita, Vancouver; three nephews, Halifax and one niece, Vancouver. A private service will be held in British Columbia. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Annie M. MacMullin-Nolan Oct. 12,1928-Oct. 12, 2008 - Daughter of the late Neil R. and Mary S. MacMullin of Sydney Mines, Cape Breton. Survived by her loving family, Dianne Warren, her heart's daughter, Tara (Andrew) Belyea; her heart's grandchildren, AuroraAnn, Samantha and Colby. Also survived by her sisters, Christena MacMillan, Rhodena Moore, many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers, Michael, Rory, Archibald, Roderick, John, sisters, Catherine, Evelyn, Florence and Margaret. Cremation has taken place. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Andrew's Church, Boisdale in the near future. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths October 16, 2008 Thursday Florence Sarah 'Flossie' MacVicar 85, Sydney, N.S. - It is with sadness but also with the recognition of and respect for a life well-lived that the family and friends of Florence Sarah 'Flossie' MacVicar, born and raised at Mira Gut, a 35-year resident of Marion Bridge and most recently a guest of the Cove Guest Home, announce her passing on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. Florence was in her 86th year and was recently ill. She passed away peaceably at the Cove in the presence of loved ones. She was the only child of the late Leo and Katie Ann MacVicar of Mira Gut. There she lived for the first part of her life, moving to Marion Bridge in early 1968 when she took up residence with the Munroes and Delaneys. They quickly became part of her family and she theirs. This relationship lasted for the next 40 years. She was particularly close to Dan Munroe, Lorraine Delaney (Munroe), her husband Lawrence and their three sons, David, Donald and Jimmie. Florence was a member of Union Presbyterian Church, Mira Ferry, regularly attending services both there and at St. Columba Church, Marion Bridge. She enjoyed a variety of church activities, participating in Guild and suppers among other events. She was also a member of the Mira Seniors Association, participating as well in its many activities at the Munroe Centre. The many fine people involved in both played a wonderful role in her life. She was kind and considerate to all, being naturally charitable and enjoying the company of all people. She was witty, full of fun and her presence was always a pleasure for those who experienced it. Florence loved animals, always having a cat that she treated with her customary fine nature. She loved life, always demonstrating appreciation and consideration to others and never complained. In this respect she never changed. When her advancing years took a physical toll on her she moved to the Cove Guest Home. There she took to the staff and residents with love and gratitude. Mere words could not adequately describe all they were and meant to her. Florence is survived by her close friend, Dan Munroe; his sister, Lorraine and her family. She is and will forever be deeply missed and fondly and lovingly remembered. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, N.S., 862-7500. Her remains will rest at St. Columba Church, Marion Bridge, Friday, Oct. 17 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with her funeral being conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 from Union Presbyterian Church with Pastor Kevin Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in Loch End Cemetery, Catalone. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Roy Cooper 80, Sydney - Roy Maxwell Cooper, 80, Mechanic Street, Sydney, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Vardy) Cooper. Roy was a member of First United Church, Sydney, and before retirement was employed at Sydney Steel. Surviving are his daughter-in-law, Patty Walsh, Sydney; sisters, Ollie Kilgar, Dartmouth, Shirley Grey, Brandon, Man., and Alice Gillis, Sydney; and several nieces and nephews. Roy was predeceased by his wife, Mabel, son, Blair Walsh, sister, Sadie Rolfe, brothers, Harold and Lawrence. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held Friday, 2 p.m. at First United Church with Rev. Wade Reppart officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gordon Dawe 82, Albert Bridge - Gordon William Dawe, 82, Trout Brook Road, Albert Bridge, passed away at home on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Frederick and Lillian (Poirier) Dawe. Gordon is survived by his daughter, Ann Romard (Ray Campbell), Sydney; sons, Gordon (Mary), Hillside Road, and Roy (Donna), Sydney; sister, Mary Fitzpatrick, Alberta; brothers, Gerald, Glace Bay, Frank, P.E.I., and Albert, New Brunswick; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Eliza (Vouden) and brothers, Cecil and Ed. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the Church of Christ the King, Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Fred Rhymes officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. There will be a reception in the church hall following the burial. Memorials may be made to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Audrey Marie Pero 61, Sydney Mines It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Audrey Marie Pero, on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Ann (Jackson) Ginter. Audrey was a member of Immaculate Conception parish, Sydney Mines. Audrey devoted her life to her family. She was always full of fun and enjoyed every moment with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed a good game of bingo and cards. Audrey is survived by her husband of 41 years, William Pero; sons, Kent (Patricia), Blaise (Noreen), and a daughter, Helen Doreen (Steve), all of Sydney Mines; sisters, Winnie (John) Weir, Sydney Mines, Helen Ginter, Sydney, Amy (Mike) Carbery, Sydney Mines, Peggy Ginter, Westmount; brothers, Neil Ginter, Allister Ginter, both of Sydney Mines, Blair (Liz) Ginter, Ontario; and two very special grandchildren, Alexander and Mary Emma. She was predeceased by sisters, Elda and Annie Jane Hatcher, brothers, Buddy, Lloyd and Russell. Visitation for Audrey Marie Pero will be held in J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, Friday, Oct. 17 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass to celebrate her life will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. Burial will take place in Brookside Cemetery, Sydney Mines. Donations in Audrey Marie's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eva Cecilia Campbell 88, Sydney - It is with heavy hearts that we, the family announce the passing of Eva Cecilia Campbell on Oct. 15, 2008, at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility. Born Aug. 19, 1920, in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Mary (Fougere) Tromans. She was a longtime resident of Grand Lake Road. Eva was a member of the United Ostomy Association. She enjoyed needlework, quilting, puzzles, scrabble and bingo. Eva is survived by her four children, Margaret (Ralph) Trenchard, Sydney, Susan Campbell, Sydney, Joseph (Catherine) Campbell, Halifax, Charlotte (Bruce) Mortimer, Sydney; five siblings, Rose Roache, Moncton, Shirley Publicover, Halifax, Lena Whalen, Sydney, Benjamin Tromans, Kempt Head, Ambrose Tromans, Ontario. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Stephen Crossman, Halifax, Arthur and Allister Trenchard, Sydney, Mitchell and Brandy Mortimer, Sydney; two great-grandchildren, Ashton Mugridge, Sydney, Jillian Trenchard, Sydney; as well as special friend and sister-in-law, Mary Debison, South Bar; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Sidney Campbell in 2005, sister, Marie Tromans, and brothers, George and Alfred Tromans. Visitation will take place Friday, Oct. 17 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment to take place in Hardwood Hill Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rosemary Nellie (Haddad) MacLean Thunder Bay, Ont. - Rosemary Nellie MacLean, who passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, in Thunder Bay, was the daughter of the late Peter and Elsie Haddad, formerly of Sydney, and the niece of Thomas and Anne (Haddad) Hollohan. Burial took place on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Thunder Bay. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Walter Norbet Gilmet 57, Glace Bay - Walter Norbet Gilmet, who passed away Oct. 11, 2008, is also survived by brothers, Joe (Darlene), Birch Grove, Sammy (Wendy), Bobby (Chrissie), Glace Bay; sisters, Karen Kennedy, Linda (Mike) Boone, Pam (Billy) Perry, Glace Bay, Helen (Gerald) Toomey, North Sydney. Predeceased by sister, Janet, father, Sam and mother, Olga (Kelloway) Gilmet. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths October 15, 2008 Wednesday Addition Dorothy Marie (Hiscock) Johnson - The family of Dorothy "Tootie" Johnson wish to announce her sudden but peaceful passing at the Northside General Hospital on Oct. 12, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Winnifred Hiscock of North Sydney and wife of the late Gerald R. "Jerry" Johnson of Sydney Mines. She is survived by her children, Brenda (Francis) of Sydney Mines, Cheryl (Tom) Engram of Halifax and Bob (Paula) Johnson of Cole Harbour: grandchildren Zack and Tyler Johnson of Cole Harbour, Judith (Russell), Rebecca and Elizabeth (Danny, of Halifax. As per her request, cremation has taken place under the direction of Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. There will be no visitation and a graveside service will be held on Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 2 pm at Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org