In the 1871 census for Boularderie, under religion, does this stand for a specific church/parish? Presb CH L P Thanks

Cape Breton Deaths October 15, 2008 Wednesday Martha Josephine Jessome 1943-2008 Glace Bay - It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Martha Jessome, 65, of Brookland Street, Glace Bay. Martha passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Marjorie (Currie) Reed. Martha was a member of the Glace Bay Salvation Army, serving with the League of Mercy, Home League and Bible Class. Martha will be sadly missed by her devoted husband, Michael who with love, kindness and compassion cared for her through the many years of her illness. Also surviving are the four loves of her life, her sons, Michael, William, Douglas and Samuel; sisters and best friends, Audrey MacKinnon and Patricia Thomson; brothers, Sam and Jess Reed; three grandchildren, Dale, Tony and Dawson, for whom she has a most special love; great-grandchild, Chloe; and niece, Norma Marie McLellen, who was like a daughter to the family. Love and thanks to Mary MacDougall, her first cousin and best friend. Visitation for Martha Jessome will be held Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Glace Bay Salvation Army Church, Union Street, Glace Bay. A funeral service will be held, 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, in the Salvation Army Church with Captains Kristian and Lesley Simms officiating. Interment will be at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Family flowers only please. Donations in Martha memory may be made to the Salvation Army. Online condolences to the Jessome family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.net. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Joseph Allan McDonald 1934-2008 Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joseph McDonald, age 73, of Holland Street, Reserve Mines. Joe passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late John Dan and Cassie (McDonald) McDonald. Joe was employed with Devco working at No. 26 colliery. He was a member of Glace Bay and Reserve Mines Pensioners Club. He was an avid sports fan enjoying hockey, baseball and bowling. Joe will be sadly missed by his companion, Regina (Cameron) Farrow; his special daughter, Paula Farrow and Regina's children; his sons, John (Paulette), Kevin (Sheila); daughter, Sheila (Peter) Power; two cherished grandchildren, Sarah and Kenzie; sisters, Jennie Bond, Minnie Livingstone and Helen (Weldon) Cameron. Besides his parents, Joe was predeceased by brothers, Alex and Archie, sisters, Pat Callaghan and Mellie Nickelo Visitation for Joseph McDonald will be held Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, 2-4 p.m. with a funeral service to follow in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay, with Fr. Bill Rankin officiating. Cremation will follow with interment in St. Anne's Cemetery. Donations in Joe's memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences to the McDonald family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.net. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Catherine Florence (Morrison) McMullin 69, Mississauga/Glace Bay - It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of our dear mother, Catherine Florence (Morrison) McMullin, which occurred on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at the Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Morrison and Cecilia (Burke) MacKenzie. In her pastime, she always enjoyed spending time with her husband, her children and her grandchildren, her family always came first in her life. Catherine is survived by her children, Debbie McMullin, Bev McMullin (Doug Slade) with whom she resided for the past five weeks, Michael (Leslie) McMullin, Joe (Bobbi) McMullin, all of Ontario; brother, Alex (Hughena) Morrison, sister-in-law, Isabell Morrison; brother-in-law, Frank (Lorna) McMullin; sister-in-law, Mary McMullin, all of Glace Bay; brother-in-law, Mick (Brenda) McMullin, Petawawa; as well as five grandchildren, Kimberly, Michael, Cody, Stephen and Alex. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Robert McMullin, daughter, Cathy McMullin, brother, Bobby Morison, Ontario, sister, Phyllis (Morrison) MacDonald, Glace Bay, and brother, Ervin Morrison, Glace Bay. At her request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A private family memorial service will be held in Ontario. Burial will take place in Glace Bay at a later date. Gone but never forgotten. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ John Thomas 'Tom' Layton Wilmot, N.S. - John Thomas 'Tom' Layton 51, was taken from us Oct. 11, 2008, in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton. His laughing, carefree and mischievous nature was treasured by all who were close to him. He was born in Digby, grew up in Kentville, but home to him was always Cape Breton. Born April 27, 1957, he was a son of J. Wilbert Layton and Lynette (Gillan) Layton, Kentville. He was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Kentville; Cornwallis Chapter No. 26; R.A.M. Order of Demolay and Boy Scouts. He married at the age of 24, had a great love for his family and was so proud of his children. Tom's extra activities were being involved and supportive in his children's lives. He began his employment at Dominion Stores, including grocery manager. Then into the trucking business, to owning his own company in 2000. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Hogg); children, Cherlyn, Wilmot; Stuart, Wolfville, and Juanita, Cold Lake, Alta.; sisters, Lynda (Kim) Thorsen, Lake Paul, Carolyn (Mike) McKenna, Truro; brother, David Layton, Halifax; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, J. Harold and Della Layton and maternal grandparents, David and Mary Gillan, Sydney Mines, Cape Breton. By Tom's request, his body had been donated to Dalhousie Medical Research. Interment at later date. Special and heartfelt thanks to the many staff of Valley Regional Hospital and QEII Health Sciences Centre. Donations in memory may be made to these or a charity of your choice. Celebrate Tom's life with us. Service to be held in St. John's United Church, Middleton, Friday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m., followed by a reception. Online condolences may be made through www.middletonfuneralhome.com. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths October 14, 2008 Tuesday Gordon Bernard 'Gordie' Pearson 46, New Victoria - Son, father, husband, brother and friend, with broken hearts we, the family, announce the sudden death of our beloved Gordon. A resident of Cameron Street, New Victoria, Gordon, 46, passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, Gordie was the son of Lowell and Vera (Ratchford) Pearson. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, New Victoria. Gordie along with his best friend and father, Lowell, worked together to run the family owned and operated business Victoria Builders, New Victoria. He enjoyed the outdoors and its bountiful pleasures, including hunting and fishing. A very kind and compassionate man, Gordie loved animals, race cars and motorcycles. Forever, he shall be remembered as a warm-hearted family man who possessed a strong work ethic and treasured life's simplicities. Always there to lend a helping hand to others, Gordie never sought praise. Anyone who knew Gordie was better in life for it. His playful sense of humour, charm, and fun endeared him to all. A spirited and vital presence in celebrating special holidays and events, Gordie loved being surrounded by the people he adored - his family. Gordie is survived by his wife, Barbara (Reid) Pearson; his parents, Lowell and Vera; and his five children, Chantel Demeter (Jean-Guy), New Waterford, Cortney Reid, Halifax, Candace, at home; and his twin boys, Cameron and Coleton, also at home. Gordie is survived by his three sisters, Linda Pearson, Toronto, Debbie Lee Pearson, Victoria, and Nicole Pearson-Nearing (Ian), Lower Sackville. Also left to mourn Gordie's passing are his aunts and uncles, and granddaughter, Cassie. Gordie was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Gordon and Constance 'Mally' Pearson, and maternal grandparents, Bernie and Thelma Ratchford. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. The funeral mass will be officiated by Rev. Paul MacNeil on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Joseph's Church, New Victoria. Interment will be held at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens followed by a reception in the parish hall. As an expression of sympathy for Gordie, donations in his memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences to the family can be expressed through the funeral home website www.vjmcgillivray.net. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Agnes 'Shirley' Lauzon 75, Scotchtown - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Lauzon on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Mary Ann (Corbett) McCarthy. As a young lady, Shirley joined the air force and moved to Alberta where she met the love of her life, her husband, Maurice 'Moe' Lauzon. After a few years in Alberta, they moved to Ottawa and then on to Massachusetts, where they spent over 30 years raising their family. They later returned home to retire in New Waterford. Music was her passion and there was nothing in the world that gave Shirley more pleasure than to hear Moe Sr. and her talented children play music. Family was very important to her and she loved to travel to the States to visit with her children and grandchildren. Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Moe; two sons, Moe, Jr. (Bernice), New Waterford, Glenn, Massachusetts; three daughters, Cheryl (Neil Desrosiers}, Joanne (Mark) Coletti, Suzanne (John) Moe, all of Massachusetts; two brothers, Bernie (Phyllis) Sydney, Eddie (Eunice), New Waterford; and four sisters, Rita (Pleman) Woodland, Scotchtown, Yvonne (Wayne) Cooper, Glace Bay, Catherine Smith, New Waterford, and Agatha Chesal, British Columbia. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Anne Pino and Carmel (Babs) Stokes, and a daughter-in-law, Barbara Ann Lauzon. Visitation for Shirley will take place Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, N.S., 862-7500. A funeral mass to celebrate Shirley's life will take place Thursday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard/St. Agnes Church, with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. Cremation will follow. A luncheon will be held in the parish hall following mass, all are invited. Donations in Shirley's memory may be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Society, Sydney Unit. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. She will be forever missed by her family but especially her husband and best friend of 56 years. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pierre Laurendeau 72, Sydney - We regret to announce the passing of Pierre Laurendeau, 72, of Rotary Drive, Sydney, that occurred Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at home. Born in Montreal, Que., Dec. 4, 1935, he was the son of the late Sylva and Jeannine (Trudel) Laurendeau. Pierre worked in pest control for 26 years finishing his career as an entrepreneur creating Pierre's Pest Control. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Josephine (MacDonald) Laurendeau; his two children, Michael (Karen), Sydney, David (Tanya), New Waterford; three grandchildren, Jenna, Ryan and Andrew David. He is also survived by sisters and brothers, Jeannine Laurendeau (Lucien Corriveau), Jacques Laurendeau (Olive Laliberte), Fernand Laurendeau (Therese, deceased), Denise Laurendeau (Benoit Vincent), Jacqueline Laurendeau (Jean-Louis Doucet), all of Shawinigan, Que.; sisters-in-law, Mary (Phonce Chafe, deceased) and Betty (Hughie MacIntyre, deceased); many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, Jean Drouin-Laurendeau (Cecile). There will be no visitation by request, cremation has taken place. A graveside committal service will take place at a later date in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Port Hawkesbury. Memorial donations may be made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care Society, CBRH Cancer Center or the VON. Special thanks to the palliative caregivers, VON nurses, Dr. Pahil, Dr. Depatis, Dr. Dugas, Dr. Gillis and Dr. Liam Orrell. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at: www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daniel Joseph (Josie) Laffin Alder Point - Daniel Joseph Laffin, 71, of Alder Point, passed away suddenly Oct. 10, 2008, at his home. Born in Alder Point, he was the son of the late Daniel Joseph and Doris (Simon) Laffin. Josie was a member of St. Joseph's parish, Bras d'Or. Josie loved working with his hands, the outdoors, hunting and four-wheeling. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Rita (Young) Laffin; children, Rose (Carl) MacKeigan, Sydney Mines, DJ (Nancy) Laffin, Alder Point, Joanne (Ronnie LeBlanc), Alder Point, Wayne (Haydee) Laffin, Guelph, Ont., Freda (Wally) MacLennan, Millville, Tammy (Troy MacAdam), Big Bras d'Or; grandchildren, Paige, Fraser, Tyler, Heather, Ryan, Taylor, Melissa; and his little man, Tyson; brother, Michael, St. Catharines, Ont.; sisters, Anne Laffin, Alder Point, and Judy Penny, Sydney Mines. Josie was predeceased by his mother and father, brothers, Kevin and DeDe, sisters, Gwen, Bernadette and a sister in infancy. Visitation for Daniel Joseph Laffin will be held in the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, today (Tuesday, Oct. 14) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass to celebrate his life will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or, with Fr. Peter MacLeod officiating. The burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Donations in Daniel Joseph's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome.ns.aliantzinc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Walter Norbet Gilmet 57, Glace Bay - It is with great sadness we the family announce the passing of Walter on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a long battle with diabetes. Walter was an employee at Devco. Walter is survived by his loving partner, Lynda; daughter, Danielle Griffin and family, Nava, Ont.; son, Eric Gilmet and family, Nava, Ont.; three stepsons, Cory, Clayton, Clinton and stepdaughter, Heather. Walter will be missed by all grandchildren and pets, Traveller and Miss Gracie. Thank you to all the doctors and the ICU for all your help. There will be no visitation or funeral service as these were Walter's wishes. Cremation has taken place. Friends are welcome to pay respect at Walter's home. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Keith Jackson 84, North Sydney Funeral Notice - The funeral for the late Keith Jackson, 84, of North Sydney, who passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, from Calvary Baptist Church, North Sydney, with Rev. John Hannem officiating, with a reception to follow in the church hall. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney, at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, or any charity. Funeral arrangements under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ René Joseph Ouellette 52, Halifax - René Joseph Ouelette, 52, Halifax, passed away suddenly by motor-vehicle accident on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Antigonish County, N.S. Born in Rosemont, Montreal, Que., he was the son of the late Jerome and Paulette (Naud) Ouellette. Throughout his life, René had a passion for cars, both old and new, a hobby he shared with his youngest daughter. In 1982, René began a career as an autobody mechanic, and later became one of only two top automotive painters in the province. He had been employed with Halifax Chrysler Dodge for many years. He loved his family dearly, especially his girls, Desireé and Elizabeth, and the happiest day of his life was when his granddaughter, Jorja, was born. From that point in his life, he became 'Bampy' to his family. René will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 30 years, Barbara (Plummer); his daughters, Desireé and Elizabeth, both of Halifax; his granddaughter, Jorja; brother, Richard (Debbie Marriott-Ouellette), Sydney, N.S.; a niece; two nephews; as well as many co-workers, special friends, especially his neighbour, David Roach; many relatives in Montreal as well as four-legged best friend and companion, Summer. He was predeceased by his parents and an infant son, André Joseph. Cremation has taken place under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Rd., Spryfield, N.S. (902.477.5601), where a memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Patricia Malin as officiant. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in memory of René may be made to the charity of one's choice. Words of comfort may be sent to the family by visiting www.walkerfh.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Charles Benjamin Bird - At Whisperwood Villa on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, of Charles Benjamin Bird (veteran of the Second World War), Charlottetown, age 93 years. Charles was born in Neil's Harbour, C.B., N.S., the younger son of the late Richard Bird and Rachel (Williams) (James) Bird. He was most recently a resident of Whisperwood Villa, Pine Lodge and 6 Valhalla Dr., before that and previous to these a resident of East Suffolk Road. He was the beloved husband of the late Muriel P. (Heaney) Bird for 59 years. Loving father of Dorothy Drewett, Charlottetown, and Rev. Doreen Daley (Mike), Saint John, N.B. Loving grandfather of Wendall Drewett, Charlene (Larry Wayne Arsenault), Charles Drewett and Wendi Daley, all of Charlottetown, and Tracy Daley, Halifax. He is survived by six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one grandson, Kenneth Drewett, by his brother, Cyril and by his half-brothers, George Bird, John Bird, Theo Bird and Joshua James. Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home from where the funeral will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial donations may be made to the UPEI Library Fund. Charlottetown Branch No. 1 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a service of remembrance at the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 6:45 p.m. belvederefh.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Harvey Morrison 62, Truro - Harvey MacIntosh Morrison, 62, Truro, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late, Rev. Allister and Margaret (MacRae) Morrison. Harvey was a member and retired employee of the Truro Horseman's Club. He was a member of RCAFA Wing 102, Truro. Harvey was an avid reader especially history and the Second World War in particular. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Survived by his wife, Carol (Moore); daughter, Sarah, Truro; sisters, Barbara (Brian) Johnston, Mississauga, Ont., Helen (David) Fielding, Vancouver, B.C., Mary Morrison (Stan Knowles), Mississauga, Ont.; several nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct.16, both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro; Rev. Dr. Brian Ross officiating. Burial will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 in Harbourview Cemetery, South Haven, Cape Breton, Rev. Lloyd Murdock officiating. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to St. James Presbyterian Church Renovation Fund, Truro or charity of choice. Condolences to the family may be made at: www.colchestercommunity.com. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Is there an 1851 census for Boularderie (or anywhere?). I found 1838-41 and then, 61-91. Also, for the 1871 census for example, it lists dwelling number and family number, Is there anyway to tell where on the island this dwelling is? It is broken into district E1 and E2 also. Thanks! Not sure if I can even find my people - may be too many similar names and I may be guessing too much

Does anybody know anything about these Alexander and George Ross families? (i.e. Are they descendants of the John & Robina (MacKenzie) Ross family at Ross Ferry, northside Boularderie?) Donald Fraser Ross 1838 Census Southside Boularderie Surname First Occ M<6 F<6 M<14 F<14 M+14 F+14 Total in Household incl Head Ross Alexander Farmer 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 George Farmer 1 1 3

KNICKLE (Howley), Mary Magdelain - Died peacefully at her residence, 5633 Drummond Court, Halifax, with her close family at her side on October 9, 2008. Born in Little Bras d'Or, she was a daughter of the late Ella Howley (Fraser) and Joseph Howley. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, and her only child, Bertrum; sisters, Annie (Devison) and Helen (Buchanan), and brothers, Gratten, Milton, Patrick and John. She is survived by her nieces, Anne MacNeil and her children Laura and Alex, Carolyn Toomey (Jack) and their children Beth, Shaemus and Keighan, and nephews, Alex Buchanan (Tracey) and their children Emily, Alyssa and Jessica, and Art Buchanan and daughters, Julie Vannordin and Karen, and his partner, Shirley Mercer, with whom he provided loving and devoted care to Aunt Mary in her home these last seven months of her life. She is also survived by nieces, Patricia (Stewart) Fricker, Grace (Bernard) Peck, Dave (Dolores) Howley, Joe (Frances) Howley, Lillian Rudnikoff, Ellen Howley, Sally Campbell and Doug (Donna) Howley and families. A teacher by profession, Mary began her teaching career in Cape Breton, teaching in Bras d'Or West, Boularderie and Mill Creek. She continued her career with the Halifax School District, until her retirement in 1977. Mary was a kind and gentle soul who enjoyed her family and friends and always welcomed them into her home. She was an avid reader, keeping abreast of local and world affairs and enjoying a daily walk until recent weeks. She was a devout Catholic and a member of the Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcutta Parish, Halifax. By Mary's request, family visitation will take place today from 7-9 p.m. in her family home in Bras d'Or. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Parish Church, Bras d'Or, with Father Peter MacLeod presiding. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Maureen

Hello; I am wondering if there is anyone from the Halifax area on the list. I am looking for a copy of an obituary for a Right Rev. William Leo Murphy who died May 28, 1966. His obituary was posted to the Chronicle-Herald on May 30, 1966. The brief details are listed on the Herald's CD but I would like to obtain a copy of the full obituary which I understand is only available from Halifax Public Libraries and the Archives. The obituary is listed as Murphy, Rt. Rev. W. L. Regards, Bill C.

Cape Breton Deaths October 13, 2008 Monday THANKSGIVING DAY in Canada.. No paper today ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths October 11, 2008 Saturday Patrick Purcell 77, Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick Leo Purcell, age 77, of Mechanic Street, Glace Bay. Pat passed away on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex, with his family members at his side. Born in Harbour Grace, Nfld., he was the son of the late Pierce and Zela. Pat was a former lumberjack and was employed with the fisheries. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Vera (Burden); children, Pierce, Beatrice, Reg, Ann Denise; brothers, Leo (Hazel), Alphonse (Gwen), Richard (Marilyn); sisters, Phoebe (Thomas), Eileen (Leonard), all of Newfoundland; cherished grandchildren, Marie, Cecil, Patrick, Alicia, Nicole, Vanessa; great-grandchildren, Jamie, Tanisha, Sarah, Hannah, Nicholas; also many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Paul Purcell. Pat was a kind and gentle man who loved his family dearly and volunteered his time to the seniors. In honouring Pat's wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences to the Purcell family may be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.net. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff of Glace Bay Health Care Complex. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tanya Bishop 30, Sydney Mines - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Tanya Bishop, age 30, of Sydney Mines, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at home. Born in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Eugenia (Jeannie) Bishop. Tanya is survived by the loves of her life, her brother D.J.; her sisters, Danielle and Keona; nephew, Dominic and also surviving is a brother, Devin; her stepfather, Danny Fitzgerald; her father, Jerry Ashford and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Besides her mother, she was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Hazel Bishop and Bill Morrison and paternal grandparents, Art and Margaret Ashford. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com "Tanya rest in peace , we will miss you." --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sharon Marie Fennell 60, Dutch Brook - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Fennell, 60 of Dutch Brook formerly of South Bar, which occurred Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 in South Bar. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Robert Fennell and Vivian (Critch) Fennell. She was a member of St. Alphonsus parish, South Bar. Surviving are her husband, Murray Rudderham; one daughter, Sharon Angela Vivian MacLean, Sydney and one son, Donald Robert MacLean, P.E.I.; three sisters, Donna Jeannette Fennell, Nancy Germaine Fennell, both of Sydney and Betty Ann (Jim), Vancouver B.C.; two brothers, Robert Fennell, South Bar and William Fennell, Sydney. Sharon is also survived by eight grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 in the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, 564 Alexandra St. with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating. Burial to follow in St. Alphonsus parish cemetery, South Bar. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction of.... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steven Turner MacCormack 45, Sydney - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Steven MacCormack, 45, of Sydney, which occurred Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 at home. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Doug and Ellen (Turner) MacCormack, Grand Lake Road. Steven graduated from Riverview High school in 1982 and from the Nova Scotia Community College in Truro with a diploma in Ecotourism. Steven loved life; he enjoyed traveling, sports, fishing and was a real people person. He lived in Toronto for a number of years working in the Skydome. He loved to play basketball and assisted in coaching at Saint Mary's University. Surviving are his wife Shirley (Boutilier) MacCormack, Albert Bridge; siblings, Jerry (Glenda), Kathryn (Philip Cogswell), both of Albert Bridge, Ralph, Winnipeg, Ellen (Kevin Batherson), Ottawa, John (Dorothy MacLeod), Chestergrant, N.S., Lorraine MacCormack (Kevin Mason), Windsor, N.S., James (Joan Mahoney), Halifax, Janet (Bob Keoughan), Red Deer, Alberta. He is also survived by aunts and uncles, Edna (Tim) Nearing and Janet (George) House, both of Glace Bay; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Steven was predeceased by his parents, Doug and Ellen (Turner) MacCormack. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 in the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Patrick O'Neill officiating. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at: www.chantfuneralhome.com Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of.... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Katheryn Elizabeth Ellis Kingston, Ont. - Katheryn Elizabeth Ellis passed away at her home in Kingston Ont. on Sept. 23, 2008, after a prolonged illness, surrounded by her family. Born in Woodbine, Cape Breton on Dec, 5, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Angus Walter and Catherine MacLean. She is survived by her husband, Dennis; two daughters, Shelly (Bruce) Hunter, Kitchener, Ont., Shannon (Jim) Oshefslci, Red Deer, Atla.; stepdaughter, Sandra (Ron) Hughes, Prescott, Ont.; sister, Rita Anstey, Dartmouth; sister-in-law, Theresa MacLean, Howie Centre; many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brothers, Stephen, Alex, Francis and Angus and three brothers in infancy, sisters, Margaret Hickey and Theresa O'Grady. Funeral mass will be held on Oct. 16, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, East Bay, Fr. Francis Abbass officiating. Interment to follow in the parish cemetery. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Angus Farrell (Oct. 29/30-Aug. 16/08) - A memorial mass for the late John Angus Farrell, formerly of Portage, who passed away on Aug. 16, 2008, in Brampton, Ont., will take place on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at St. Mary's parish, East Bay, at 3 p.m. with Fr. Frank Abbass officiating. Interment of ashes in the parish cemetery. Reception for friends and family to follow in the church hall. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phillip MacLean 84, New Aberdeen Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Phillip MacLean, 84, Seventh Street, New Aberdeen, Glace Bay, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at the Glace Bay Healthcare Complex.Born in Reserve Mines, he was the son of the late Ronald and Flora (McMullin) MacLean. In his early years, Phillip was involved with the Reserve Mines Athletic Club. Phillip enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family listening and making music. Another passion of Phillip's was Metro B hockey. Phillip worked many jobs throughout his life. He started working at the age of 11 with the Department of Highways, he was a chief constable for the County of Cape Breton. He worked in the coal mines (No. 14, No. 18 and No. 25 collieries), he opened a taxi service with his partner Johnny Peck, he worked for Campbell's & Associates Surveyor, he worked at Sydney Airport and then Phillip retired from Eastern Transport. Phillip will be sadly missed by his partner in life, Mary Hamood; his daughter, Debbie Smith; grandchildren, Margie and JB (Tracey); great grandchildren, Michael Phillip and Lauren Margaret. Phillip is also survived by his brother, Alfred (Isabel), Reserve Mines; sisters, Florann (Joe Gimlet), Reserve Mines, Margie McNeil, Dominion, Dolena (Robert) Pitman, Barrie, Ont. and Wilma (Herb Gregory), Dominion; sister-in-law, Dorothy MacLean, Reserve Mines. He will be sadly missed by countless nieces, nephews and close friends. Phillip was the eldest in his family. Besides his parents, Phillip was predeceased by brothers, Alley, Peter, Mickie, Jimmy, John, Cecil, Joseph in infancy and by one sister, Mary Ellen. The family would like to give a special thank you to the VON for their wonderful assistance. To Dr. David Ley and Dr. Butler and the wonderful staff on 3rd Floor East ICU, to the kitchen and cleaning staff of the Glace Bay Hospital. Your kindness was greatly appreciated. In keeping with Phillip's wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will take place at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Donations in Phillip's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences to the MacLean family may be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.net. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Norma Euphemia 'Fema' Morrison 69, Cleveland - We, the family of Norma Euphemia ‘Fema’ Morrison, 69, of Cleveland, regret to announce the passing of a loving and devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, nanny and friend on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, after a very courageous seven-year battle with cancer. Born in Gabarus Lake, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Mary (Ferguson) MacKay. Fema was a member of the Grand River Presbyterian Church, the church choir and the Pictou County Antique Car Club. She enjoyed travelling, attending concerts, bluegrass festivals and sitting down to a cup of tea or coffee with family and friends. Some people travelled long distances to enjoy her oatcakes. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and especially enjoyed the entertainment of music and song of her two grandsons. Surviving are her husband, A.D.; son, Terry (Marlene), Cleveland; sister, Annabel MacLeod, Fourchu; grandchildren, Nevin and Brent. She was predeceased by her stepmother, Grace MacKay. Visitation will take place at Grand River Presbyterian Church, Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the church Monday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Murdock MacRae officiating. Interment in Ferguson Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Foundation or a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Esther H. Gaum Boston - Esther H. (Hamburg) Gaum passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at her Boston residence. Esther was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Cyril Gaum in March 2007. A funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel. Interment in the Hebrew Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keith Jackson 84, North Sydney - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of the our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, Keith Jackson, age 84, a resident of the Northside Community Guest Home, on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney, he was the son of the late Fred and Frances (Logan) Jackson of Seaview Drive, North Sydney. Keith was manager and owner of Whitman’s Men’s Wear, North Sydney for 50 years. He was a member of the North Sydney Garden Club and was an avid skater and walker for many years. Keith cherished his time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought such joy to his life. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, North Sydney. His faith in the Lord gave him great strength throughout his life. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 61 years, Mildred (MacKenzie) Jackson; his daughter, Marion (Sandy) Robinson, North Sydney; and his son, Fred (Sue) Jackson, Tupelo, Miss.; four grandchildren Dave, Steve, Valerie and Megan; three great-grandchildren, Chauntel, Danae and Kadyn; a brother, Doug Jackson, Vancouver; and a sister, Irene Elson, Ottawa; also his sister-in-law, Ethel (Elliott) Anderson, North Sydney; brothers-in-law, George (Mary) MacKenzie, North Sydney, Dr. Gordon (Mae) MacKenzie, Boularderie, and Rev. Gilmour (Eleanor) MacKenzie, Fredericton. He was predeceased by a daughter, Heather and a brother, Harold. There will be no visitation. A celebration of Keith’s life will be held at Calvary Baptist Church Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at 2 p.m. with Rev. John Hannem officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will take place at a later date at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fern Lavina Briand 57, Baddeck - It is with fond and pleasant memories that the family announces her passing on Oct. 9, 2008, in Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Neil's Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Gordon and Evelyn (Best) Seymour. She worked as a cook at Telegraph House for 23 years and at the Gaelic College for two and a half years. She was a member of St. Peter-St. John Anglican Church, Baddeck. Fern was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Surviving are her husband of 39 years, Clyde Briand; sons, Lawrence (Meghan), Travais (Nicole) and Barry (Carla); brothers, Herbert (Eleanor), Terry (Joyce), Lawrence (Jerri), Wade (Mary Ellen); sisters, Nadine (Wendell) Stockley, Dale (Stephen) Hussey, Roxanne (Steve) Coutts and Gay Seymour; grandchildren, Kayla, Catherine, Brydon and Sophia. She was predeceased by infant brother, Norman. In keeping with Fern’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. Funeral, Monday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. in Knox Presbyterian Church, Baddeck, with Rev. Peter Rafus officiating, assisted by her brother, Wade Seymour. Burial will be in St. John Anglican Cemetery, MacCharles Cross, Big Baddeck. Donations may be made to the Cancer Treatment Centre at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, or to the family. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

The first volume in a new 3 volume series of “Vital Statistics from Cape Breton Newspapers” has been published. Volume 1 covers the period 1901-1912. Subsequent volumes to be published will cover 1913-1922 and 1923-1932. These publications will fill the gap between a series of publications covering the nineteenth century by Mildred Howard and my series of Obituaries from the Sydney Post-Record covering the years 1933-1956. The three volumes in the series include extracts of obituaries/deaths, marriages and births found in the various surviving newspapers that were published on Cape Breton Island during that time period. The publications include Sydney Daily Post, Sydney Record, Glace Bay Gazette, North Sydney Herald, Richmond County Record, Bras d’Or Gazette, Sydney Mines Star, Inverness News, Hawkesbury Bulletin and others. Due to the number of entries it has been divided into three volumes. Each death entry includes the following information: surname, given names, date of death, place of death, date and place of burial (when known), limited biographical information to assist in identification of the individual, and the dates and pages of the newspapers in which it appeared. A maiden name cross-reference was also prepared and incorporated into the main body of the index to assist the researcher in finding married female lines. Each marriage entry includes bride’s name, groom’s name, date and place of marriage, parents’ names (if given), officiating minister (if given), some brief biographical information and the dates and pages of the newspapers in which it appeared as well as separate bride and groom surname indexes. Each birth entry includes family name, date of birth (if given), parents’ names, sex (child’s name was not usually provided) and the dates and pages of the newspapers in which it appeared. Volume 1, 1901-1912, is 423 pages and contains over 5500 deaths, 2700 marriages and 1000 births. Volume 1 sells for $30.00, or $40.00 (CDN or US) by mail, postage included. _Please note: A cheque or money order is required in advance prior to shipping._ Copies may be obtained by contacting me at the following address: Wayne Macvicar 5871 Hornes Road Mira Gut, NS Canada B1K 2Y5 e-mail: wamacvicar@seaside.ns.ca <mailto:wamacvicar@seaside.ns.ca> Thank you very much. Wayne Macvicar

The first volume in a new 3 volume series of “Vital Statistics from Cape Breton Newspapers” has been published. Volume 1 covers the period 1901-1912. Subsequent volumes to be published will cover 1913-1922 and 1923-1932. These publications will fill the gap between a series of publications covering the nineteenth century by Mildred Howard and my series of Obituaries from the Sydney Post-Record covering the years 1933-1956. The three volumes in the series include extracts of obituaries/deaths, marriages and births found in the various surviving newspapers that were published on Cape Breton Island during that time period. The publications include Sydney Daily Post, Sydney Record, Glace Bay Gazette, North Sydney Herald, Richmond County Record, Bras d’Or Gazette, Sydney Mines Star, Inverness News, Hawkesbury Bulletin and others. Due to the number of entries it has been divided into three volumes. Each death entry includes the following information: surname, given names, date of death, place of death, date and place of burial (when known), limited biographical information to assist in identification of the individual, and the dates and pages of the newspapers in which it appeared. A maiden name cross-reference was also prepared and incorporated into the main body of the index to assist the researcher in finding married female lines. Each marriage entry includes bride’s name, groom’s name, date and place of marriage, parents’ names (if given), officiating minister (if given), some brief biographical information and the dates and pages of the newspapers in which it appeared as well as separate bride and groom surname indexes. Each birth entry includes family name, date of birth (if given), parents’ names, sex (child’s name was not usually provided) and the dates and pages of the newspapers in which it appeared. Volume 1, 1901-1912, is 423 pages and contains over 5500 deaths, 2700 marriages and 1000 births. Volume 1 sells for $30.00, or $40.00 (CDN or US) by mail, postage included. _Please note: A cheque or money order is required in advance prior to shipping._ Copies may be obtained by contacting me at the following address: Wayne Macvicar 5871 Hornes Road Mira Gut, NS Canada B1K 2Y5 e-mail: wamacvicar@seaside.ns.ca <mailto:wamacvicar@seaside.ns.ca> Thank you very much. Wayne Macvicar

Cape Breton Deaths October 10, 2008 Friday Dennis Francis Chisholm London, Ontario - Peacefully at the London Health Sciences Centre on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, Dennis Francis Chisholm of London in his 57th year. Beloved husband of Debbie Chisholm and dearly loved father of Dennis Gus and Shelby Chisholm, all of London. Loved brother-in-law of Sharon and Douglas Doward of London and dear uncle of Kyle Doward. Dear son-in-law of Faye Kolybaba of Toronto. Predeceased by his niece, Lisa Doward. Several cousins survive in Cape Breton and Nova Scotia. Dennis will be sadly missed by his many friends and especially his life-long friends Mae and Deak MacKinnon. A service celebrating the life of Dennis will be held at the McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home, 2240 Wharncliffe Rd., S., Lambeth 519-652-2020 on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Reverend Ken Taylor officiating. Donations to the Critical Care unit of Victoria Hospital gratefully acknowledged. Online condolences and donations are available through www.mcfarlane-roberts.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Neil Currie Oct. 11, 1938 - Oct. 8, 2008 - It is with great sadness that the family of Neil Currie, Cap Le Moine, formerly of Benson Drive, Sydney, announces his passing on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Daniel J. and Mary (MacNeil) Currie. He was educated at Constantine and Sydney Academy. Neil was a lifetime employee of N.S. Power, having commenced employment with Eastern Light and Power September 1957 and retired from N.S. Power in September 1993. Neil was a former member of the Cape Breton and Bluenose Beagle Clubs. His great love of horses gave him much enjoyment as an owner and a faithful racing fan. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Anne Marie (Luedee) and his daughters, Gail MacNeil (late Tom MacNeil-April 2008), Bermuda, Colleen LeBlanc (Pat), Sydney and Maureen Wojick (Walter), Moncton, N.B. He was a wonderful 'Grampie' to Tyler and Riley MacNeil, Christopher and Maria LeBlanc and Devin, Justin and Ryan Wojick. Also surviving are his brother, Michael Curry (Rachel) and Helen Pachok (Steve) both of Sydney and Tillie Gillis (Gerald) Albuquerque, New Mexico and sisters-in-law, Irene Luedee, Sydney and Paulette Luedee, Toronto; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Theresa George, Frances Pimental; brothers, Donald and Peter in infancy. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral mass will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct., 11, 2008 in St. Anthony Daniel Church, with Fr. Anthony O'Connor officiating. Private family burial at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction ofŠ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fern Lavina Briand 57, Baddeck - It is with fond and pleasant memories that the family announces her passing on October 9, 2008, in Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Neil's Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Gordon and Evelyn (Best) Seymour. She worked as a cook at Telegraph House for 23 years and at the Gaelic College for two and a half years. She was a member of St. Peter-St. John Anglican Church, Baddeck. Fern was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Surviving are her husband of 39 years, Clyde Briand; sons, Lawrence (Meghan), Travais (Nicole) and Barry (Carla); brothers, Herbert (Eleanor), Terry (Joyce), Lawrence (Jerri), Wade (Mary Ellen); sisters, Nadine (Wendell) Stockley, Dale (Stephen) Hussey, Roxanne (Steve) Coutts and Gay Seymour; grandchildren, Kayla, Catherine, Bryan and Sophia. She was predeceased by infant brother, Norman. In keeping with Fern's wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. Funeral, Monday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. in Knox Presbyterian Church, Baddeck, with Rev. Peter Rafus officiating, assisted by her brother, Wade Seymour. Burial will be in St. John Anglican Cemetery, MacCharles Cross, Big Baddeck. Donations may be made to the Cancer Treatment Centre at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney or to the family. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ William David McEwan 70, Sydney Mines - We, the family, regret to announce the passing of a beloved brother and uncle, Bill McEwan. He passed away peacefully on Oct. 8, 2008, at Northside Community Guest Home, in the company of his loving sister and caregiver Lorraine. Bill was born in Sydney Mines and was the loving son of the late William Brown McEwan and the late Eva Catherine McEwan (Clark). Bill is survived by his sister, Lorraine Aker (Cyril), Sydney Mines, and one brother, Brian McEwan (Joy), Halifax, N.S. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Bill, in his earlier years, was employed with Modern City Dairy and the Prince Mine. Bill was a member of the Clyde Avenue United Baptist Church. Bill was gentle, kind, compassionate and a very caring man who was always ready to lend a hand and reach out to those in there times of need. Bill thoroughly enjoyed the quiet pleasures of life while fishing and hunting and at times, in his earlier years, spent many hours with the hobby of taxidermy. After a life altering illness, Bill took up residence at the Northside Community Guest Home were he became part of a loving caring extended family of friends and staff. The acts of kindness and compassion towards Bill throughout his years with this extended family were the highlights of many of Bill's most recent years. His passion for painting can be seen in the many pictures adoring the halls of the Northside Community Guest Home. His talent is one he and his family were ever so proud of and will remain with all who view his work in the many years to come. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are under the direction of Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Clyde Avenue, Sydney Mines where a funeral service for Bill McEwan will be held in the chapel on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Quinta officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery. On behalf of the family, we wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff of the Northside Community Guest Home as well as to Dr. Mary Hutchison for their care and professionalism while Bill was a resident in the Guest Home. Memorial donations can be made to a charity of ones choice. Online condolences may be sent to fillmoreandwhitman@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary M. Knickle Halifax/Bras d'Or - Mary Magdelain Knickle (Howley) died peacefully at her residence, 5633 Drummond Court, Halifax, with her close family at her side, on Oct. 9, 2008. Born in Little Bras d'Or, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Ella Howley (Fraser) and Joseph Howley. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert and her only child, Bertrum, sisters, Annie (Devison) and Helen (Buchanan) and brothers, Gratten, Milton, Patrick and John. She is survived by her nieces, Anne MacNeil and her children, Laura and Alex; Carolyn Toomey (Jack) and their children, Beth, Shaemus and Keighan and nephews, Alex Buchanan (Tracey) and their children, Emily, Alyssa and Jessica and Art Buchanan and daughters, Julie Vannordin and Karen and his partner, Shirley Mercer, with whom he provided loving and devoted care to Aunt Mary in her home, these last seven months of her life. She is also survived by nieces, Patricia (Stewart) Fricker, Grace (Bernie) Peck, Dave (Dolores) Howley, Joe (Frances) Howley, Lillian Rudnikoff, Ellen Howley, Sally Campbell and Doug (Donna) Howley and families. A teacher by profession, Mary began her teaching career in Cape Breton, teaching in Bras d'Or West, Boularderie and Mill Creek. She continued her career with the Halifax school district, until her retirement in 1977. Mary was a kind and gentle soul, who enjoyed her family and friends and always welcomed them into her home. She was an avid reader, keeping abreast of local and world affairs and enjoying a daily walk until recent weeks. She was a devote Catholic and a member of the Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcutta parish, Halifax. By Mary's request, family visitation will take place Friday, from 7-9 p.m. in her family home in Bras d'Or. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Parish Church, Bras d'Or with Fr. Peter MacLeod presiding. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Hi list, for those with British ancestry the Yesterdays site ( link below) has hundreds of names of folks from throughout Britain whose names are found on official documents as found in the mid England County of Derbyshire. Those documents incldue Removal Orders and Settlement Examination, the latter being useful as it records age and place of birth. Many of these documents are from the eighteenth Century. There are also records referring to Law and Order plus many more. mike -- http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~spire/Yesterday/index.htm

Cape Breton Deaths Octoberr 09, 2008 Thursday Thomas James Sheppard 87, Edwardsville - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved dad and grampie, Tom Sheppard on Oct. 7, 2008, at the Harbourview veterans facility, Sydney Mines N.S. Tom formerly resided in Edwardsville, N.S., and Stratford P.E.I. He was born in Trenton N.S., May 13, 1921, the son of the late Fred and Harriet (O'Leary) Sheppard. Tom was raised in Cardigan, P.E.I. and was a respected boxer in Charlottetown known affectionately as 'Tom the Bomber Sheppard.' He joined the RCN at the age of 19. Tom's Second World War experience ended when his ship the Rajputana was torpedoed off Iceland. Tom was posted to the Pt. Edward Naval Base in charge of security. After the war he was employed by DND as a firefighter at the naval base until he retired as chief in 1985. Tom owned and operated Sheppard's Dairy with his wife, Florence while raising nine children. He loved fishing, beekeeping, gardening, hunting and Celtic music. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and the Royal Canadian Legion, Westside Br. 126. Tom is survived by six daughters and three sons, Sharon (Brian) Brummond, Christmas Island, Karen (Dougie) Lewis, Bedford, Brennan (Linda), Howie Center, Brian (Cora), Edwardsville, Rebecca (Keith) Hawkins, Howie Center, Gerald (Kathy), Howie Center, Anita (Bernie) MacMillan, Christmas Island, Leona (Gary) Marshall, Lower Sackville, Patricia Sheppard, Halifax; sister, Joyce (John) Fitzpatrick, P.E.I. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Grampie had a special place in his heart for grandson, Zachary. Tom was predeceased by his first wife, the former Florence Campbell in 1988 and by second wife, the former Margaret King in 2005 and brothers; Sterling, Francis, Gerald, Heath; as well as sisters, Phyllis MacQueen and Marjorie . Visitation will be held at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with funeral mass to be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church with Fr. Will MacPherson officiating. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Thanks are extended from the family to the kind staff and residents of Harbourview Facility of Sydney Mines and to Fr. J.J. MacDonald and Dr. Wawer. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www. mem.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dorothy Margaret MacKenzie 86, Dominion - It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Dorothy Margaret MacKenzie on October 8, 2008 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Broughton, she was the daughter of the late Dan W. and Margaret (Fiander) MacDonald. Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Resa Cyr (Gerald) in Sydney and Annice (Bill) Summerell in Reserve Mines; two sons, Danny (Sherry) and Billy (Janet), both of Dominion; four sisters, Annice Locke, Anna (Lloyd) Lamb, Mary MacQuarrie, all of Glace Bay and Willa Clark in California. Dorothy is also survived by nine grandchildren. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Charles and a sister, Kathryn Willett. Visitation for the late Dorothy MacKenzie will take place on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Michael Goodfellow officiating. A private family burial to follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only please. Donations in Dorothy's memory can be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences can be sent to patten@seaside.ns.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Joseph A. Poirier 1932-2008 Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joseph A. Poirier, age 76, of Cottage Street, Glace Bay. Joe passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at the Glace Bay Healthcare Complex. Born in Reserve Mines, he was the son of the late Alex and Catherine (Bourgeois) Poirier. Joe was a member of St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay. He was employed at Point Edward Naval Base, Metropolitan Life Insurance, AECL (Glace Bay Heavy Water Plant) and also at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home. Joe was involved in Eucharist ministry, reader, parish council and bishop's council within churches in the Glace Bay area. Joe will be sadly missed by his loving wife and friend of 53 years, Miriam (Cooke); sons, Kevin (Marjory), Halifax, Clifford (Catriona), Kentville; daughters, Sharon (Elmore) Cann, Glace Bay, and Sharlene, at home. Also surviving are cherished grandchildren, Kevin A. (Ellen), Colin (Tanya), Merika, Ryan, Nicole, Jennifer and great-grandchildren, Emma and Riley. Joe was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In honouring Joe's wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay, with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Interment will be held at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Reserve Mines. Donations in Joe's memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be expressed to the Poirier family at www.vjmcgillivray.net. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Melissa Paul Eskasoni - Melissa 'Mel' Paul, 26, of 73 Logan Dr., Eskasoni, who passed away Oct. 5, 2008, was also predeceased by her uncle, Timmy, Halifax. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Florence Evelyn MacAulay 86, Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Florence Evelyn MacAulay (Nannie), 86, on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Fort Francais, Ont., she was the daughter of the late William and Violet Darby. After receiving her teaching degree, Florence taught at Morrison Junior High until retirement in 1980. Florence enjoyed playing cards once a week with a group of her friends. She was also involved with the UCW of Knox United, enjoyed crafts, gardening at her cottage in Englishtown and taking care of her family. Florence is survived by sons, Bill (Joanne), Ontario, Darby, at home, Stuart (Kathy) Glace Bay. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Florence was predeceased by her husband, Kerr, daughter, Kerry Daigle, granddaughter, Laura Leger, sister, Vera Vorvath, brother-in-law, John MacAulay and sister-in-law, Mary Trombley. In keeping with Florence's wishes, there will be no visitation and a private family burial at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520. Memorial donations can be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Center at the Regional Hospital, Sydney or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to patten@seaside.ns.ca. My fairest child, I have no song to give you; No lark could pipe to skies so dull and grey; Yet, ere we part, one lesson I can leave you For every day. Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever; Do noble things, not dream them all day long: And so make life, death, and that vast forever One grand, sweet song. By: Charles Kingsley ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Hello Rosemary, Here is more info on Sarah B. "Bernie" (MacNeil) Hutchins. Vince Name: Bernard 'Bernie' MacNeil ---------------------------------------- Father: John James MacNeil (~1870-) Mother: Catherine "Kate" MacKinnon (~1887-) Spouse: Catherine 'Cassie' MacKenzie ---------------------------------------- Birth: Benacadie, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Father: Alexexander H. MacKenzie (~1885-) Mother: Sarah Ann MacNeil (~1891-) Children: ---------------------------------------- 1 M: Gerard MacNeil ---------------------------------------- 2 F: Sarah Bernadette 'Bernie' MacNeil Birth: abt 1957 Sydney, CB, NS Death: 3 Aug 2008 Newton, MASS Spouse: Allen Hutchins ---------------------------------------- Last Modified: 6 Oct 2008 Created: 6 Oct 2008 ----- Original Message ----- From: "rosemary mclean" <dj.mclean@ns.sympatico.ca> To: <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 7:16 AM Subject: [NS-CB] MacNeil > Good morning all, > Can anyone shed some more light on the obituary of MacNeil/Hutchins. I am > particularly interested in her MacNeil line. > Thank you, > Rosemary > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Cape Breton Deaths October 08, 2008 Wednesday Beatrice 'Betty' Balcom 85, Westmount - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Beatrice Emily 'Betty' Balcom, 85 of Cloverdale Drive, Westmount, on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with her family by her bedside. Born in England, she was the daughter of the late Sydney and Rosina (Whale) Strover. Betty was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Royal Air Force. She was a former member of St. Aidan's Church, Westmount, a member of Vonnie MacEachern Singers, the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 126, Westmount and the Queen Elizabeth Chapter 14 of the Eastern Star and was very active in the girl guide movement. Surviving are her husband, Frank; daughters, Joan Gillis, Halifax and Ann (Dave) Benedict, Sydney Forks; sons, John, Westmount and Rick (Rena), Shelburne; grandchildren, Paul, John D. (Michelle), Kent (Robyn), Cheryl (Rod), Ryan and Brendan and great-grandchildren, Hayley, Archer, Royce, Hana and Austin and her special friend of 50 years, Noreen Glabay. Betty was predeceased by her sisters, Dorothy and Mabel; brothers, Ernest and John; granddaughter, Nancy Nicole and son-in-law, Danny Gillis. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Church of Christ the King Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Fred Rhymes officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ethel MacLeod 100, Sydney - Ethel Gertrude MacLeod, 100, of Cottage Road, Sydney, passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Janet (Rood) Ripley. Ethel was a member of First United Church, where she played piano and taught Explorers and Sunday school. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed knitting. Surviving are her daughter, Janet (Allan) MacAdam, Sydney; sisters, Hazel Andrews and Edie MacLeod; grandchildren, Lana and John Darran MacAdam; great-granddaughter, Nicole. Ethel was predeceased by her husband, John; sisters, Zeta Anderson, Edna Antonelli and Beatrice MacPherson; brothers, Laun and Lewis. A private family visitation will take place 11-12 p.m. on Thursday at Sydney Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held at First United Church on Thursday, 2 p.m. with Rev. Wade Reppart officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only, memorials may be made to First United Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pius Jerome MacNeil 75, Dominion - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, brother and grandfather, Pius MacNeil, at home surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. Born in Bridgeport, he was a son of the late Hector and Katie (Cameron) MacNeil. Pius cherished time with his family and especially enjoyed his beloved grandchildren who brought so much joy to his life. Pius is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Jerome (Helen) MacNeil, Jennifer (Jamie) MacNeil and Donnie (Debbie) MacDonald; grandchildren, Kirsten, Brooklyn and Kyle; siblings, Jessie Mae, Alex, Johnny Hector, Cameron and Ed; and by many nieces, nephews and close friends. There will be no visitation at Pius's request. Funeral services under the direction of Curry's Funeral Home will be celebrated Thursday, 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev. Gerald Campbell officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the Palliative Care Society or charity of choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Melissa Anne Paul 26, Eskasoni - Melissa 'Mel' Paul , 26, of 73 Logan Dr., Eskasoni passed away suddenly on October 5, 2008. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of Sylvester Joseph Paul and Brenda Joy (Cooper) Paul of Eskasoni. She was a member of Holy Family parish, Eskasoni. Mel was a devoted daughter, a caring sister, loving mom and thoughtful auntie who will be missed by all her many friends and relatives. An avid reader, Mel was extremely interested in archeology especially Egyptology. Also, there was nothing she didn't know about sports. Mel is survived by daughter, Rylee Emerson Skye, at home; five brothers, Bradley (Mary), Todd, Matthew, David and Sylvester Jr., all of Eskasoni. Also surviving are Godchild, Bradley II, son of her best friend, Angie; maternal grandmother, Veda Cooper of Halifax and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and a niece, Amira. She was predeceased by her grandparents and her maternal grandfather. Visitation for the late Melissa Paul will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at the family home on 73 Logan Dr., Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be celebrated Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church, Eskasoni with Fr. Joe Gillis officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wayne Thomas Paquet 45, Sydney Mines - We regret to announce the death of Wayne Paquet, 45, on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at the Northside General Hospital. He passed away peacefully with all his family by his side, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of John Paquet and the late Maude (Stephenson) Paquet. He was a member of St. Pius X parish, Sydney Mines. Wayne was a family man who always put his family first. He was a loyal employee of Irving Oil Ltd. for 22 years. He recently received his 22 year "Professional Drivers" pin for safe driving. He is survived by his loving wife, Lois (Standing) Paquet; daughter, Stacey; sons, Thomas, Chris White (Robyn), Dartmouth; a special son, Brandon (Babe) and grandchildren, Caleb and Tabitha White. Wayne is also survived by his father, John 'Jack' Paquet, Sydney Mines; brothers, Johnnie (Debbie) Paquet, Stony Plain, Alta., Sandy (Sharon Ann) Paquet, Fall River, N.S. and Kenneth (Heather) Paquet, Sydney Mines; his sisters, Paula (Blaine) Jessome, Sydney Mines, Debbie (Billy) Nichol, North Sydney, Ann (Brian) Cantwell, Elaine (Stewart) Brown, Linda (Danny) Tobin, all from Sydney Mines, Nancy (Dave) Doyle, Howie Centre, Jan (Sheldon) Vickers, North Sydney, Jean (Raymond) Pye, Sydney Mines, and Nicole (Danny) Finlayson, Guelph, Ontario. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Ninette Standing, Sydney Mines; his brother-in-law, Dean Standing, Calgary, Alta. and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Maude Paquet and his father-in-law, William Standing. Visitation for Wayne Paquet will take place in the J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, today (Wednesday), Oct. 8,2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Main St, Sydney Mines, with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. The burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations in Wayne's memory may be made to the Palliative Care Society, the Cancer Society, or to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bourgeois Marcellin 91, Cheticamp - Marcellin Bourgeois, 91, of Foyer Pere Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp, died October 5, 2008 at the guest home. Born in Cheticamp, he was the son of the late Anthonie and Rose (LeBlanc) Bourgeois. He was a veteran of the Second World War. He was a member of St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. Marcellin worked at the mines in Sudbury, Ont. called Inco for about 28 years and then he came home to retire in Cheticamp. He enjoyed playing bingo and was know for peeling tickets. He is survived by one son, Brian (Cecile) Bourgeois, Enfield and one daughter, Rose Marie Bourgeois, St. Catharines, Ont. He was predeceased by his wife, Annie Cook and one son, Tony Bourgeois; four brothers, Angus Bourgeois, David Bourgeois, Charlie Bourgeois and Johnny Bourgeois. Visitation will be held today (Wednesday) from 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp with Fr. Peter LeBlanc officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary 'May' Ellsworth 94, Glace Bay - Through her ninety-four (94) years, we feel privileged to have enjoyed a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. A resident of Victoria Haven, May passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 at the Glace Bay Healthcare Complex. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Annie MacNeil. A former member of the Glace Bay Pensioners' Club, May was recognized as a wonderful dancer and also enjoyed cards, bingo, darts and other group activities. She is survived by her children, Maureen 'Rene', Kevin, James and Laurentia; sisters, Laurentia O'Brien and Eleanor Lord. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel; children, Lorna, Dan, Patrick and John; brothers, John Joe and Danny; sisters, Rita, Julia, Josie, Evelyn and Agnes. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Friday 11 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, with burial following in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to your charity of choice. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Good morning all, again, I am enclosing a part of the family and would like, if possible, some information about those highlighted in yellow. The Neil MacDonald highlighted in blue, is my father. Thank you in advance for anything you can share with me. Rosemary (MacDonald) McLean Descendants of John (Iain) Hugh MacDonald Generation No. 1 1. JOHN (IAIN) HUGH3 MACDONALD (HUGH "EOGHANN MHORAIR"2, AONGHAS1) was born 1833 in Scotland, and died March 1955. He married MARY MC GILLIS, daughter of GILLIS MC GILLIS and ANN MACDOUGALL. She was born 1832 in Cape Breton, NS. Children of JOHN MACDONALD and MARY MC GILLIS are: 2. i. DANIEL4 J.MACDONALD, b. October 29, 1861, East Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. 1947, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. 3. ii. "RED" JIM MACDONALD, b. 1863, Lochiel, East Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. March 15, 1955, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. iii. NEIL MACDONALD, b. April 5, 1867; d. February 8, 1907, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Notes for NEIL MACDONALD: Born East Bay April 5, 1867 died, Whitney Pier, Sydney February 8, 1907. Ordained to the priesthood in St Ninian's Cathedral Antigonish by Bishop Cameron on August 6, 1893. First Parish Priest at Holy Redeemer. First person buried in the graveyard at the Pier. He had church and all built before he died. It had burnt down in 1913. Educated at Sydney Academy and St FX and Grand Seminaire in Montreal. Ordained with Rev. Donald M. McAdam and Rev. Joseph MacDonald. Port Felix 2 years Johnstown till July 25, 1898 Arisag two years St FX staff 2 years Jan 12, 1902 first Parish Priest at Holy Redeemer 4. iv. "RED" JOSEPH MACDONALD, b. January 18, 1869, East Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. 1938, USA. v. MARY CECELIA MACDONALD, b. July 27, 1873; d. April 30, 1947. name maybe Agnes Sister of St. Martha vi. MARY MACDONALD, b. 1870. Generation No. 2 2. DANIEL4 J.MACDONALD (JOHN (IAIN) HUGH3 MACDONALD, HUGH "EOGHANN MHORAIR"2, AONGHAS1) was born October 29, 1861 in East Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, and died 1947 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. He married MARY "AUNTIE DAN" MACLEOD, daughter of ALEXANDER MACLEOD and CATHERINE REID. She was born in Framboise, Cape Breton, NS, and died in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. More About MARY "AUNTIE DAN" MACLEOD: maybe Mary MacPherson Children of DANIEL J.MACDONALD and MARY MACLEOD are: i. ANNE MARY5 MACDONALD. died in childbirth ii. CATHERINE "KATIE" MACDONALD, m. STEVEN "THE RIPPER" MACNEIL. iii. DANIAL HUGH "BRIGHAM" MACDONALD, d. March 24, 1979, Cape Breton, NS. iv. FLORENCE "FLO" MACDONALD, m. ? QUINN. moved to the USA young v. JOSEPHINE A. MACDONALD. died in a fire, young, her clothes caught fire from a fireplace. vi. JOHN NEIL MACDONALD, b. August 25, 1893, East Bay, Cape Breton; d. 1971; m. JOSEPHINE "JOSIE" MACDONALD; d. 1953. vii. MATILDA"TILLIE" MACDONALD, b. Abt. 1902; d. 1996; m. FRANK MACNEIL. viii. MARGARET "PEGGY" MACDONALD, b. Abt. 1905; d. 1996, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; m. LEONARD LANDRY, 1933, Brookline Mass. USA; b. St. Peters, Rich. Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. ix. NEIL "NEILIE RIPPER" MACDONALD, b. November 26, 1906, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. February 5, 1998, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; m. (1) BESSIE CAMPBELL; m. (2) MYRTLE BARRETT; b. Ashby, NS. x. MARY FRANCES MACDONALD, b. November 30, 1907, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; m. JOHN RUSSELL "GERRY" MORRISON; b. July 2, 1906, Havelock, Ontario; d. August 11, 1962, Hope B.C.. xi. MARY JOSEPHINE II "DODIE" MACDONALD, b. January 30, 1911, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; m. WALLACE SMITH; d. Ontario, Canada. 3. "RED" JIM4 MACDONALD (JOHN (IAIN) HUGH3, HUGH "EOGHANN MHORAIR"2, AONGHAS1) was born 1863 in Lochiel, East Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, and died March 15, 1955 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. He married (1) ANNIE MACISAAC, daughter of ALEXANDER MACISSAC and ? MCDONALD. She was born 1897 in East Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, and died December 11, 1944 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. He married (2) KATHERINE "KATE" WHALEN November 24, 1902 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, daughter of JAMES WHALEN and JOANNA KENNEDY. She was born 1875 in Conception Bay, Newfoundland, and died 1913 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Notes for "RED" JIM MACDONALD: was a carpenter. He and his wife Annie took in a little boy who drowned very young. More About ANNIE MACISAAC: December 11, 1944, Died of Cancer was pregnant when she died. Marriage Notes for "RED" MACDONALD and KATHERINE WHALEN: Witnesses to marriage were: Neil McLean and Nellie Fitzgibbon. They were married by Rev. D.M. MacAdam Child of "RED" MACDONALD and ANNIE MACISAAC is: i. MARY JOSEPHINE5 MACDONALD, b. 1897; d. December 11, 1944; m. WILLIAM A. MACMILLAN. Children of "RED" MACDONALD and KATHERINE WHALEN are: ii. MARY CECELIA5 MACDONALD, b. Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. April 5, 1966, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; m. RODDIE MACGILLIVARY; d. 1966, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. One male child born before marriage Terrence "Ted" iii. JOSEPH MACDONALD, b. February 3, 1903, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. January 21, 1951, Toronto, Ontario; m. (1) MARY ?; b. Toronto, Ontario, Canada; m. (2) SUSAN HAGGETT; b. May 5, 1929, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. More About JOSEPH MACDONALD: Cause of Death: killed in car accident More About SUSAN HAGGETT: died of TB iv. ANNIE MAE MACDONALD, b. October 24, 1904, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. July 4, 1982, Dearborn, Michigan, USA; m. BERNIE MACNEIL; b. November 25, 1904, East Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. v. REBECCA "RUBY" MATILDA MACDONALD, b. September 12, 1906, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. November 3, 1976, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; m. MICHAEL ALEXANDER MACDONALD; b. January 9, 1900, Barra Head, richmond County, Cape Breton, NS. vi. TERESA MACDONALD, b. Abt. 1907, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. Abt. 1908, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. vii. NEIL JAMES MACDONALD, b. April 29, 1910, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. November 10, 1982, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; m. MARY VIOLET DAWE, July 2, 1936, Holy Redeemer, Sydney, N.S., Canada; b. February 8, 1912, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. viii. VERONICA MACDONALD, b. July 3, 1912, Whitney Pier, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; m. STEVEN MACCORMACK; b. July 6, 1911, Reserve Mines, Cape Breton, N.S. Canada; d. November 18, 1987, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. 4. "RED" JOSEPH4 MACDONALD (JOHN (IAIN) HUGH3, HUGH "EOGHANN MHORAIR"2, AONGHAS1) was born January 18, 1869 in East Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, and died 1938 in USA. He married MARGARET MARY MACPHERSON 1897, daughter of MURDOCK MACPHERSON. She was born 1877 in Big Pond Cape Breton, and died 1935. Children of "RED" MACDONALD and MARGARET MACPHERSON are: i. MARTIN5 MACDONALD, b. East Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. died age 18 months ii. JOHN JOSEPH "JOHNNY JOE" MACDONALD, b. 1898, East Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. 1938, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; m. (1) SADIE MACDONALD; m. (2) MARY MACPHEE. had a son Vincent wife might be Mary MacPhee[Vincent,Eoghann,Dughall iii. NEIL MARTIN MACDONALD, b. 1902, East Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. 1965; m. AUDREY MACDOUGALL; b. Barrie, Ontario, Canada. iv. MARY "MAMIE" MACDONALD, b. June 15, 1903, East Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. 1992; m. PETER MACISSAC; b. September 11, 1893, North Side East Bay, Cape Breton. v. HECTOR NEIL MACDONALD, b. 1905, East Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. 1966; m. NELL ?; b. 1915; d. 1995. vi. SARAH CECILIA "SALLY" MACDONALD, b. 1906; m. ALEXANDER JOHN MACDONALD; b. Inverness County. vii. MARGARET EUNICE MACDONALD, b. 1908; d. 1992; m. (1) JACK "THE MINK" MACDONALD; b. Margaree, Cape Breton; m. (2) FRANK HANNIGAN.

Good morning all, Would anyone have information about the following family? Neil Martin MacDonald (1902-1965) married to Audrey MacDougall from Barrie Ontario (I think). His parents were Joseph MacDonald (January 1869 - 1938) and Margaret Mary MacPherson (1877-1935). His grandparents were John (Iain) Hugh MacDonald and Mary Mc Gillis. Thank you very much. Rosemary

Good morning all, Can anyone shed some more light on the obituary of MacNeil/Hutchins. I am particularly interested in her MacNeil line. Thank you, Rosemary

Cape Breton Deaths October 07, 2008 Tuesday Robert Curtis Paul 27, Eskasoni - Robert Curtis Paul, 27, of 365 Castle Bay Rd., Eskasoni, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008. Born in Sydney, he was the son of Charles William Francis and Bridget Ann Marie Paul and stepdad, Robert Herney. He was a member of Holy Family parish, Eskasoni. Robert was a talented handyman who did carpentry and labour work while attending T.E.C. up to the present time. A poet and romantic at heart, he will be remembered for the poems he wrote, the practical jokes he played and the smile on his face. He was an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his Kekunit-Mom, Elizabeth Doucette and stepdad, Seymour Doucette, Eskasoni. He is survived by sisters, Mary Charlotte, Membertou, Phelecia, Ally, Tiffany, Mag, Maddie, Lynn, Khrishna, all of Eskasoni, Jenna, Sydney; by brothers, Louis, Wagmatcook, Ryan and Chuck, both of Sydney, Dan, Mour, Joey, all of Eskasoni and Jr. Gould, Whycocomagh and by several nieces, nephews and many cousins, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by brothers, Charlton Jay and B.J. and paternal and maternal grandparents. Visitation for the late Mr. Paul will take place Thursday after 7 p.m. at 365 Castle Bay Rd., Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church, Eskasoni. Interment in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Teresa G. Smith 55, Sydney River - It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Teresa Smith, Sydney River, Oct. 4, 2008. Born in Grand Mira South, she was the youngest daughter of the late Harry and Annie (MacIntyre) Thomas. Teresa was a member of Our Lady of Fatima parish. She was a kind and caring person who's passing has left a void in the lives of all who knew and loved her. Teresa will be greatly missed by her husband, George Keats; their four children, Karen (Terry) Lawrence, Howie Centre, Terrance (Tracy) Smith, Calgary, Janice (Owen Cunningham), Howie Centre, and Mary (Chris Marks), Sydney River. Her greatest joy in life was her six grandchildren, Brittany, Samantha, Nicholas, Dylon, Katie and Jacqueline. Also left to mourn her passing are her brother Archie (Annie) Thomas, Sydney; sisters, Catherine (Leo) Murray, St. Peter's, Mary Briand, Dartmouth, Peggy (Roddie) Gillis, Blue Mills, Anne (Harold) Ferguson, Caribou Marsh; sisters-in-law, Florence Thomas, Grand Mira, Nancy Hermiston, Jeddore, Debbie (Marvin) Burke, Barra Head; also brothers-in-law, Junior Briand, Liverpool, Jimmie (Bertha) Smith, Northside East Bay; best friend and confidante, Marie Cash, Irish Cove and a great many relatives, friends and extended family. Besides her parents, she was a predeceased by her brothers, John and Eugene; sister-in-law, Helen Thomas and brother-in-law, Neil Gillis. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River with Fr. Will MacPherson officiating. Interment to take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. If friends wish, memorials donations may be made to Crohn's/Colitis Foundation or charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction . . . ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dannie Bisson 1933-2008 Northside East Bay, N.S. - Dannie passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. Born in Glace Bay, he was the youngest son of the late Lubin and Sophie (Aucoin) Bisson. He is survived by his precious wife, Marie (MacIntyre) and their two daughters, Bernadette and her husband, Sander Taylor (Liam and Meghan) and Marie and her husband, Wayne Fennell, all of Northside East Bay. Dannie is also survived by his brothers, Rev. Father Cliff Bisson, Glace Bay, Lubie (Joan), Oakville, Ont. and sisters, Marg (Driscoll), Toronto, Ont., Theresa (Irwin MacMaster), Glace Bay, Bernadette (Ed Ingham), Glace Bay and Rosie (Dannie MacMullin), Glace Bay. A man of great patience and incredible appreciation for the gifts of nature. There was no more beautiful sight to him than the view from the bench at the top of our field. Another great love for Dannie was the gift of music, which is still resounding through our old farm house. His passion for sport cannot go without mention. A hockey player himself for years, he followed this up by coaching ball and hockey teams in Glace Bay and later in East Bay. We will undoubtedly miss his mischievous smile and hearty laugh - enjoy the dance, Dad. Dannie was predeceased by brothers, Wilfred and Melvin and by sisters, Mary Elsie (in childhood) and Betty (Alex Chisholm), Antigonish. He was also recently predeceased by his dear friend and mother-in-law, Chris MacIntyre, who spent endless hours playing piano for him during these last few years. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George St., Sydney. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Oct. 9 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, East Bay, Fr. Frank Abbass and Fr. Stanley MacDonald concelebrating. Burial to follow at a later date. Reception to follow at East Bay Fire Hall. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pius Jerome MacNeil 75, Dominion - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, brother and grandfather, Pius MacNeil, at home surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. Born in Bridgeport, he was a son of the late Hector and Katie (Cameron) MacNeil. Pius cherished time with his family and especially enjoyed his beloved grandchildren who brought so much joy to his life. Pius is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Jerome (Helen) MacNeil, Jennifer (Jamie) MacNeil and Donnie (Debbie) MacDonald; grandchildren, Kirsten, Brooklyn and Kyle; siblings, Jessie Mae, Alex, Johnny Hector, Cameron and Ed; and by many nieces, nephews and close friends. There will be no visitation at Pius' request. Funeral services under the direction of Curry's Funeral Home will be celebrated Thursday 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev. Gerald Campbell officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the Palliative Care Society or charity of choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dale Joseph Loiseau 41, Port Morien - It is with sadness that we announce the death of our beloved son and brother Dale Joseph Loiseau at the General Hospital in St. Catharines, Ont. Born in Port Morien, Dale was the son of Frances (Clements) and the late Roger Loiseau. Besides his mother, Dale is survived by brothers, Roger (Bonnie), St. Catharines, Shane (Louise), Hamilton; niece, Emily; nephew, Eric, Hamilton; there are many aunts, uncles and cousins left to mourn his loss. Cremation has taken place. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Port Morien presided by Fr. Conrad Edwards. Reception to follow in the parish hall. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Claude Anthony MacIsaac 61, Dartmouth/Sydney - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our brother, Claude Anthony 'Tony' MacIsaac on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Michael J. MacIsaac and Margaret Pauline (O'Rielley) MacIsaac, formerly of Whitney Avenue. Claude worked as a licensed practical nurse for many years and in earlier years was employed with the N.S. Children's Training Centre. In his work life he showed compassion and caring for those in his care. Claude was an avid baseball and hockey fan, never missing a game with the Leafs and Jays. He also enjoyed family get-togethers, especially in Cape Breton. His sense of humour and friendship will be dearly missed. Claude is survived by his companion, JoAnn Vincent; his children, Ronald, Brian and Mark; stepchildren, Dawn, Robin and grandchildren; his immediate family, brother, Richard (Sandra) MacIsaac, Big Pond; sisters, Paula Hines (Gordon), Howie Centre, Donna Dinaut (Alfred), Ben Eoin; nephews, Lawrence, Ewen, Dennis, Robert MacIsaac, Robert Hines; nieces, Shauna (Peter) Roach, Allison Hines, Emily Dinaut; his uncle, Joseph O'Rielley; aunts, Irene MacIsaac and Cecilia D'Agostino. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his oldest brother, Michael Joseph (M.J.); his nephew, Michael Neil and several aunts and uncles. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dartmouth Funeral Home. Online condolences can be sent to plevandier@ns..aliantzinc.ca Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Society or charity of choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Murdock John (M.J.) MacEachern 75, Boularderie - It is with peaceful sadness that we the family announce the passing of our darling M.J. MacEachern of Boularderie at the Northside General Hospital, on Oct. 5, 2008, in his 75th year. He was a kind and gentle soul, a devoted husband and proud and loving father and grandfather and was dearly loved by his family, and all who knew him. He touched the hearts of all who knew him. Born in Goose Cove, Victoria County, he was the son of the late Annabelle (MacEachern) Urquhart. Surviving is his loving wife of 46 years, Mabel (Clarke), who was his constant source of love, hope, strength and support throughout his lengthy illness; sons, Stephen (Carolyn), Halifax, and David (Peggi) and granddaughters, Abbie and Olivia, and three step-grandchildren, Kris, Darcy and Jillian Musgrave, Ottawa; brother, Charlie (Mary) and their children, Leah and Adrien of Tarbot. Special in-laws, Peg and Jim Squires and their children, Sheldon (Loretta), Trevor (Tina), Valeria (Mike) Dolmont. M.J will fondly be remembered by our neighbours and guardian angels, Dr. A. Gordon and Mae MacKenzie. Besides his mother, M.J. was predeceased by his stepfather, John Tom Urquhart and the people he lived with all his young life, Murdock and Mary Smith and their son, Colin. M.J. worked for Speedy Propane in Sydney for 23 years, was a member and elder of St. James Presbyterian Church, Big Bras d'Or. He loved hunting and travelling with family and friends and was a member of the C.B. Ceilidh Campers. By his request the body was cremated. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A memorial service will be held at St. James Presbyterian Church, Wednesday, Oct. 8, Rev. Ritchie Robinson officiating at 2 p.m. with interment in the St. James Cemetery. A reception will follow in the church hall. Family flowers only by request. Memorial donations would be welcome to the charity of your choice. Special thanks is extended to Dr. Joan Salah, the nursing staff at the Northside General Hospital 4W, 4E and 2W, and the wonderful caring sitters who helped comfort him and the family. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org