Cape Breton Deaths July 29, 2008 Tuesday Joan MacDougall Sydney - It is with sadness, but with joy in a life wonderfully lived, that we announce the passing of Joan MacDougall, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and a friend. Joan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 28, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Whitney Pier, she was the daughter of the late John M. 'Dan C.' and Millie (Lappin) MacNeil. Joan attended Holy Redeemer Girls School, Whitney Pier, and went on to work for a time with the Royal Bank, Sydney. By far however, her greatest joy came from caring for her family with an endless supply of love and laughter. She was indeed a most precious wife, mother, sister and 'nana'. Over the years Joan lent her creativity and intelligence to oil painting, the game of bridge and many other interests. Her faith and strength were an inspiration to us all. She is survived by her husband, James 'Sham' MacDougall; her daughter, Joanne (Edmund) Harrison, Sydney; the lights of her life, grandchildren, Peter James and Sara-Beth Harrison; two sisters, Margie (Bud) Kozera, Sydney, Colleen ('Blick') Campbell, Sydney; three brothers, Dan C. (Valerie) MacNeil, Bill (Linda) MacNeil, John (Theresa) MacNeil, all of Sydney; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by aunt, Sadie (MacNeil) Fogarty, by Ethel (Timmons) MacNeil, also by her sisters-in-law, Helen (Stan) MacDougall and Peggy (Donnie) Antonello and, brothers-in-law, Gregory (Kay Marie) MacDougall, Angus MacDougall, Eddie (Rose) McNeil and Bill (Zelia) Goode. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Wednesday, July 30. Funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday, July 31 at 2 p.m. in St. Joseph's Church with Revs. Gerald Dunphy and Norman MacPhee concelebrating. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Memorial donations to Cape Breton Palliative Care or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Emma Donovan 87, Sydney/Glace Bay - The family of Mary Emma Donovan regret to announce her passing into life eternal with our Heavenly Father on Monday, July 28, 2008. Emma was born in Sydney on April 4, 1921, to Mary and Isaac James Gillam and lived her early years on Forrest Street, Sydney. During the war years, she worked at a munitions factory in Toronto. She later moved back to Sydney and met and married her love, Bill. They lived and raised their family on Douglas Street. Emma worked in ladies wear at Crowell's Department Store until retirement. She was a parishioner of Christ Church and a former member of the ladies auxiliary and the Christ Church Bowling League. Emma was an avid card player enjoying a game of tarabish, 45's or bridge and was a member of the Cape Breton Bridge Club. She also enjoyed gardening, knitting, cats and dogs and taking care of others. Besides her parents, Emma was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, William 'Bill' and brothers, Stan, Fred and Bill. She is survived by her sons, David (Patti), Toronto, and Rodney (Madonna), Gardiner Mines; daughter, Linda (David), Kentville; and grandchildren, Darcie and Christine. Emma spent her last years at Victoria Haven Nursing Home in Glace Bay, where she always brought a smile to everyone's face. Visitation with Emma's family will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will take place at Church of Christ the King, Friday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Fred Rhymes officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by Emma's family. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Patricia Ann (Sister) Bailey 62, Sydney Mines - It is with a heavy and broken heart I announce the passing of my mother, our grandmother, sister and friend. Sister passed away peacefully at home Sunday, July 27, 2008. Born and raised in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Aggie (Norman) Glogowski. Sister was a member of St. Pius X Church, Sydney Mines. She worked for a number of years with National Sea Products. Sister loved being with her friends, playing darts, cards or dancing. Sister is survived by her only daughter, Raylene (David) Jessome (daughter of Raymond Bailey); two shining stars, her grandchildren, David and Kelsie; her companion and best friend, David Winstanley; brothers, John and Frank (Rita) Glogowski; sisters, Mae Cousins, Jean Finney, Sheila Glogowski (Dannie), all of Sydney Mines, sister, Brenda (Harold Bailey), Fort McMurray; and several nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by her great neighbour and best friend, Mae Forrest. Sister was predeceased by a son in infancy, John Raymond. Cremation has taken place. a memorial mass to celebrate the life of Patricia Bailey will be held on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating; with burial in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sister'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 "She flew up to heaven on the wings of angels by the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees, and she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting and I know she's smilin saying don't worry bout me" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Francis (Frank) L.A. McKenna - 63, Saint John, N.B/Sydney Mines, N.S. Our Lord and Saviour called Frank home on July 27, 2008. Born Dec. 9, 1944, Frank was the eldest son of Frank and Mary (Collier) McKenna, Devoe, Forrest Street, Sydney Mines, N.S. He was predeceased by his dad, brother, Louis Adrian (infant) and sister, Ann Marie (Rolie) Randle. Frank is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Barbara (Green); daughter, Danielle; sons, Aaron and Andrew; mother, Mary (Walter) Devoe; sisters, Geraldine (George) Walker, Helen (Mike) Woroby; brothers, Michael (Sally), Blaise (Donna); step-brothers and sisters, Kevin, Blair, Gerald (Rita), Diane (Donnie), Michelle (Louie), and Patsy; special little ones, Baily and Brianne and several nieces and nephews. Frank will also be missed by many friends. Frank was class valedictorian for his Sydney Mines High School Grade XII graduating class. Frank joined the Royal Canadian Navy (ROTP) and graduated in 1965 from St. FX with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics. Frank was employed by NBTel in Saint John, N.B., from 1966 until his retirement in 2000. Frank's love of information technology (IT) then led him stateside to a rewarding seven-year IT consulting career. As a player, coach and administrator Frank was involved in baseball/softball for more than 40 years. He also enjoyed bowling, tennis, curling and hunting. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, July 31, 2008, with visiting from 1 p.m. to service time at 2 p.m. from Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, N.S. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank's memory may be made to your local Little League baseball. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.brenansfh.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Henrietta Anne (Doyle) Campbell 1927-2008, Glace Bay - It is with deep sadness that the family announce the passing of Henrietta Campbell, age 80, of Mance Street, Glace Bay, after a long battle with a heart condition. Henrietta passed away peacefully Monday, July 28, 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Margaree Forks, Inverness County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel T. and Lillian Mary (Arnold) Doyle. Henrietta was a member of St. Anthony's Church, Glace Bay. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She loved to bake for her family. She enjoyed playing the piano and took great pride listening to her granddaughter play. Henrietta was also an avid bingo player. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 55 wonderful years, Frederick Campbell; cherished daughters, Linda (Kenny) Kennedy, Glace Bay, Heather (Terry) MacMullin, Erie, Pa., Gail Courtney, Glace Bay, Janice (Freddie) Mitchell, Glace Bay; sons, Frederick (Ramona), Glace Bay, Barry (Karen), Enfield, N.S., Derrill (Anita), Reserve; her loving sister, Catherine Hannigan, New Waterford (who was very dedicated to her); several cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Michael, John, Tom, Charlie, Mose, Dan, sisters, Alice Murphy, Alvina Doyle, grandsons, Frederick Robert Courtney, Frederick Michael Mitchell and son-in-law, Henry Courtney, Jr. Visitation for Henrietta Campbell will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Thursday, July 31, 2008, at St. Anthony's Church, Glace Bay, with Fr. Bill Rankin officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Donations in Henrietta's memory may be made to a charity of choice. Rest in Heaven with God, Mom, until we can all be together again. We love you! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Madeleine (Clarke) Duthie Baker - On July 27, 2008, Madeleine passed away at St. Michael's Hospital, Scarborough, Ont., after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of John P. Clarke and Gertrude (Hanrahan) Clarke, originally from 427 St. Peter's Rd., Sydney, N.S. Madeleine attended Constantine School and graduated from Holy Angels High School in 1948. Before moving to Ontario, she was employed with the Government of Canada, at UIC office in Sydney, N.S. During her early years in Ontario, she was a school counsellor at Cardinal Newman High School, in which she was loved and respected until her retirement. Surviving are her three sons, Richard Duthie (Renee), Barrie, Ont., Kenny Duthie (Maria), Medina, Ohio, U.S.A, Roger Duthie (Louise), Dubai, United Arab Emirates; granddaughters, Courtney and Isabella; grandsons, Jordon, Ashton, Oliver; sisters, Carmella (Alfred Medora), Sydney, N.S., Marguerite (John Fedora), East Bay N.S.; brothers, Sheldon (Margaret), Big Pond, N.S., Raymond Clarke (Joy), Alberta, Patrick Clarke, Sydney, N.S. and many nieces and nephews in Ontario and Albert Bridge, Glace Bay, Halifax and Sydney, N.S. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Donald Duthie and second husband, Tom Baker, Ontario, sisters, Marie Burrow, RN, Glace Bay, N.S., Karen Nelson, Ontario, brother, John, New Waterford, N.S., brothers-in-law, Dan Burrows, Glace Bay, N.S., Everette Nelson, Ontario and Madeleine's special nephew, Billy MacNeil, Sydney, N.S. Arrangements for funeral and mass will take place at Jarrett Funeral Home, 6191 Young St., North York, Toronto, Ont., M2N 4K4 (416-223-6050). Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill, Scarborough, Ont. "It is healthy and honourable to weep at the loss of someone we love. Healthy because such passion must be released honourable because it is respectful to admit the importance of people who have loved and supported us. People whose footprints cannot be matched" - Maya Angelou ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thomas Edward Bigley 73, Glace Bay - With great sadness the famTom Bigley, announce his death on Sunday, July 27, 2008, at Valleyview Complex, where he resided for over 20 years. Born in Glace Bay, he was the eldest son of Jack and Frances (MacDonald) Bigley. Tom worked for many years as a paymaster starting at the Halifax Forum, then with Brown & Root at the heavy water plant in Glace Bay and Ontario. Returning home in 1970 because of his mother's ill health, he worked for Danny Morrison in Reserve Mines; as well as doing income tax returns for many of the residents of Valleyview. Tom was a member of St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay. Surviving are brothers, Jay (Marie) and Blaise (Eileen); sisters, Geraldine 'Deanie' (Alfie) Hardy and Audrey Cook; along with many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Josephine 'Joey' Conron and brother, Michael 'Mickey.' Visitation today (Tuesday, July 29), 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay, (849-7617). Funeral Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Wednesday, July 30, 10 a.m. in St. Anne's Church, Rev. Leo Boone presiding. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. E-mail condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Infant Eben Ryan Gould Eskasoni - Eben Ryan Gould, newborn son of Twila Gould and John Noel Battiste, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Besides his parents, he is survived by maternal grandparents, Delores Gould and Leonard Marshall; paternal grandmother, Helen Battiste; sister, Annabelle; brother Barrett; uncles, Warner and Cory and cousin, Mackenzie. He was predeceased by auntie, Lena Rose. Visitation will be held between 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30 at 14 Anslum Rd. Committal service at Holy Family Cemetery, 10:30 a.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Peter Gouthro 64, Halifax/New Waterford - A memorial mass for Peter Gouthro will be held Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 2 p.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, Mt. Carmel Church with Rev. Paul MacNeil officiating. Following the interment in the parish cemetery, all are invited to join the family for a reception at the Carmel Centre. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Karen, I, too would like to know the source of this record. It looks like you may have found a sister of Louis Allemand. Betty Almon Felhaber ----- Original Message ----- From: "bob gillis" <robertgillis@verizon.net> Cc: <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 5:08 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] translation please Karen M wrote: > sorry I forgot to paste the phrase I wanted translated, it's late > forgive me. What is the source of this phrase or record > > 1767 16 juillet: THOMAS François (navigateur), 23 ans, de Antoine et > ?, de Faial aux Açores, B St-Pierre depuis 03 ans; et Servan-Julie > ALLEMAND, 16 ans, de feu Jean-Michel et Henriette-Julienne CAPLAIN > ayant épousé en 2e noces Jean-Baptiste NEVEU. With my rusty French I translate this probable marriage record: 16 Jul 1767 Francois Thomas, (sailor) 23 years old, [son] of Antoine and ?, of Faial in the Azores, born St. Pierre, [living] since 3 years, [in Faial] and Servan-Julie Allemand, 16 year, [dau]of Jean Michel and Henriette-Julienne CAPLAIN, formerly married (for the second time?)) to Jean-Baptiste NEVEU. bob gillis ------------------------------- 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

Karen M wrote: > sorry I forgot to paste the phrase I wanted translated, it's late > forgive me. What is the source of this phrase or record > > 1767 16 juillet: THOMAS François (navigateur), 23 ans, de Antoine et > ?, de Faial aux Açores, B St-Pierre depuis 03 ans; et Servan-Julie > ALLEMAND, 16 ans, de feu Jean-Michel et Henriette-Julienne CAPLAIN > ayant épousé en 2e noces Jean-Baptiste NEVEU. With my rusty French I translate this probable marriage record: 16 Jul 1767 Francois Thomas, (sailor) 23 years old, [son] of Antoine and ?, of Faial in the Azores, born St. Pierre, [living] since 3 years, [in Faial] and Servan-Julie Allemand, 16 year, [dau]of Jean Michel and Henriette-Julienne CAPLAIN, formerly married (for the second time?)) to Jean-Baptiste NEVEU. bob gillis

Does anyone reading this forum remember a Walter Cecil Corey? He was born Dec. 1912 probably in NB but the family that adopted him would be in Sydney by 1923. (Fred and Bertha Corey) Are school records still available for that era,and if so, where are they? All the best, Nigel P. Service

sorry I forgot to paste the phrase I wanted translated, it's late forgive me. this is the phrase 1767 16 juillet: THOMAS François (navigateur), 23 ans, de Antoine et ?, de Faial aux Açores, B St-Pierre depuis 03 ans; et Servan-Julie ALLEMAND, 16 ans, de feu Jean-Michel et Henriette-Julienne CAPLAIN ayant épousé en 2e noces Jean-Baptiste NEVEU. somewhere along the line, someone has picked up that Lean Michel and Henriette Julienne Caplain were the parents of Louis (Lewis) Lallemand of Cape Breton, which it might be possible, but I know of no Julie in the line. Thanks again Karen visit my pond at www.karenspond.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlene McKenzie" <cfraser@accesscable.net> To: "Karen M" <kmam11@gmail.com> Cc: <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 6:33 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] translation please > Hi Karen, > I suspect L'Allemond, now Almon originally meant the German. It would be > a German person who settled in France. It is similar to L'Anglois which > means the Englishman. > Charlene > > > > On 27-Jul-08, at 6:05 PM, Karen M wrote: > >> Would it be possible for someone to translate this phase. I am >> researching the Lallemand, Allemande, which appears in the text and I >> know that it also means german, but how would it read if that was a >> name. >> >> Any help would be greatly appreciated >> >> Thanks >> Karen >> >> Researching Almon and variants, Jessome and variants, LeRoy (Roy and >> variants) and Chauvette >> >> >> visit my pond at >> >> www.karenspond.com >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >> the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Cape Breton Deaths July 28, 2008 Monday George Organ March 16, 1930 - July 26, 2008 78, North Sydney - It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of George Organ, 78, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend. He was a resident of Campbell Street, North Sydney, he passed away Saturday July 26, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in LaPoile, N.L., and raised there, he was the son of the late Robert H. and Ann Louise (Taylor) Organ. George spent his working years at sea, starting with his father at age 15, and also helping him raise the family. He left home at an early age and fished with many skippers, until he took over as a skipper himself. He owned and operated several boats of his own until 1972 when he joined the Canadian Coast Guard ship the John A. MacDonald. He called her the pride of the fleet, the best leading the rest. He was saddened when she was decommissioned. George spent many summers in the Arctic, high Arctic and winter months patrolling Canadian waters. His wife stayed at home to raise the family and was left with an empty nest. Then, to get closer and spend more time at home, he joined the search and rescue ship Alert until his retirement in 1995. Over the years, like most seamen, he faced many raging storms and many close calls, but he was fearless and seldom spoke of any events. He also spent a year with captain Tom Edmunds on the M.V. Mayfall going from Halifax to the West Indies and Caribbean Islands as mate. His happiest days were at sea, the Arctic was his favourite. George also liked woodworking, he built several small boats and the family home. Surviving is his wife, Patricia Organ; his children, Donnie (Kim), Elaine Ongo (Peter Townsend), both of Halifax, Wayne and Craig, North Sydney, and Glen (Trina), Calgary; six granddaughters, Erin and Nicole Ongo, Ainslie and Ashlan Organ, Patricia and Emma Organ, three sisters, Rose (Jim) MacDonald, Balls Creek, Clara Bennett, Sydney Mines, Maud Miles, Corner Brook, N.L.; also a half sister, Vera Herrit, Burnt Island, N.L.; and many nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by brothers in law Frank Bennett and Gerald Miles. Toll No More, Dad, Rest in Peace Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral service will be held Wednesday 3 p.m. at St. Matthew Wesley United Church with Rev. David Luker officiating. Burial to follow at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Palliative care Cape Breton or the St. Matthew Wesley Building Fund. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Frank Ambrose Lessi 89, Sydney - It is with heavy hearts, that we annouce the passing of Frank Lessi, 89, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, Friday July 25, 2008. Born in Birch Grove, he was the son of the late Leonardo and Carmella (Esposito) Lessi. A veteran of the Second World War, Frank was stationed in Bermuda, served in the North Atlantic and on home soil in Canada. Upon leaving the armed forces he was employed first with Renzies Shoe Shop and later with Olympic Shoe Repair. Frank will be forever remembered for his intelligence, wit and kindness. His curiosity for the world around him and how things 'worked' continued on until his final days. Frank is survived by his sister, Patricia MacNeil, Reserve; brother, Louis Lessi, Sydney; niece, Donna (Paul) Barrett, Sydney; nephews, John 'Jack' (Debbie) Lessi, Sydney, Jim (Orella) MacNeil, Prime Brook, John (Janette) MacNeil, Massachusetts, Brian (Dorothy) MacNeil, Dartmouth, Myron (Sandra) MacNeil, Reserve, David MacNeil, Lower Sackville; and many great nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Frank was predeceased by his brother, Dominic 'Tony', sister, Virginia, in childhood, sisters-in-law, Viola Lessi , Dorothy Lessi, and brother-in-law, John MacNeil. Visitation will take place Monday, July 28 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate Frank's life will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Fr. Erroll MacDonald officiating. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. In Frank's memory donations may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foudation, or charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nancy May Michael 75, Eskasoni - Nancy May Michael, 75, of Eskasoni died Friday, July 25, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was a member of Holy Family parish, Eskasoni. She was a devoted bingo fan and a foster parent to many children. Born in Guysborough County, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Mary Bridget Darrington and the late Alfred Cremo. She was predeceased by her husband, John J. Michael. She is survived by sons, Martin (Mary Theresa) Cremo, Michael (Gwen) Cremo, Douglas (Serena) Paul, all at home; and by daughters, Marion Forget, Sydney, and Rita Michael, at home. Also she is survived by 29 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; stepsisters, Jean Peck and Agnes Marshall; three godchildren, Serge Paul, Gloria Marshall and Douglas Paul; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Nancy was predeceased by sisters, Mary Margaret Marshall, Judina Morrison, Mary Agnes Bernard, Rita Paul, Mildred Josephine Cremo, Sadie Bernard, Elizabeth Ann Cremo, stepsisters, Bella Paul and Josephine Marshall, brothers, Joe Cremo and Noel Cremo and two grandchildren in infancy. Visitation for Nancy Michael will be held Tuesday, July 29 after 7 p.m. at the home of her son Michael Cremo, 5317 Mountain Rd., Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church, Eskasoni with Fr. Martin MacDougall officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Katherine 'Kay' MacDonald 71, Lake Echo - Katherine 'Kay' MacDonald, 71, of Lake Echo, passed away July 25, 2008, at the palliative care unit, QE II surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Matt and Sadie (MacNeil) MacLean. Kay was a founding member of St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church, Lake Echo, where she directed the choir for many years. Along with her husband Lionel, she was very actively involved in the development of her community. Kay was an avid tole painter as well as being a green thumb gardener. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends, especially the little ones who knew her as nanny Kay. Surviving are her daughter, Deb; granddaughter, Morgan; brothers, Johnnie and Donnie (Linda); sisters, Anne Marie (John) Campbell, Rose MacLean, Carm Bell; as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Lionel, sister-in-law, Elaine. The family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. today in St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church, Lake Echo, from where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday. A reception will be held in the parish hall with burial to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Donations in Kay's memory may be made to Spiritual Care Development of the QE II, VG Site. Special thank you to the palliative care team at QE II for their tireless compassion and care. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Megan Ethel Leroy Halifax/Whitney Pier - It is with heavy hearts, that we the family of the late Megan Ethel Leroy, inform all concerned, that Megan passed away peacefully at the VG Hospital in Halifax, Friday, July 25, 2008, where she resided. She was a lovely and kind person, a dear mother and a wonderful friend, who will be greatly missed. Born in Birmingham, England, Aug. 28, 1921, she was the second oldest of five children born in George and Martha Green. She was educated at Soho College in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, and after graduation worked as a secretary in an upscale auto parts factory (Wilmot Breeden). During the Second World War she was an aircraft inspector on Lancaster bombers manufactured in Coventry and also volunteered at a first aid post in Birmimgham in the evenings. It was during this period that she met her husband to be, Albert, and after the war, immigrated to Cape Breton. She is survived by brother, Len, England; sons, John, Philip (wife Debbie) and Kevin (wife Sherry), Halifax; as well as four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members in Canada and England. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Albert, brothers, Reginald 'Reg' and Allan, and sister, Winnifred 'Winnie'. Visitation will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel, 49 Welton St., Sydney, Tuesday, July 29 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 30 at St. Alban's Church, Victoria Road, Whitney Pier, with Rev. Stacey LeMoine officiating. Interment at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Charles Edward 'Eddie' French 64, Whitney Pier - Eddie French, 64, of Whitney Pier, passed away suddenly at home, July 25, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Hi Karen, I suspect L'Allemond, now Almon originally meant the German. It would be a German person who settled in France. It is similar to L'Anglois which means the Englishman. Charlene On 27-Jul-08, at 6:05 PM, Karen M wrote: > Would it be possible for someone to translate this phase. I am > researching the Lallemand, Allemande, which appears in the text and > I know that it also means german, but how would it read if that was > a name. > > Any help would be greatly appreciated > > Thanks > Karen > > Researching Almon and variants, Jessome and variants, LeRoy (Roy and > variants) and Chauvette > > > visit my pond at > > www.karenspond.com > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

Karen M wrote: > Would it be possible for someone to translate this phase. I am > researching the Lallemand, Allemande, which appears in the text and I > know that it also means german, but how would it read if that was a > name. In the text of what? Allemand is French for German, person or language, and L'Allemand would mean the German. bob gillis

Would it be possible for someone to translate this phase. I am researching the Lallemand, Allemande, which appears in the text and I know that it also means german, but how would it read if that was a name. Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks Karen Researching Almon and variants, Jessome and variants, LeRoy (Roy and variants) and Chauvette visit my pond at www.karenspond.com

Check Cape Breton Genweb Obituitaries ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anne Webster" <annewebster2@rogers.com> To: <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 11:48 AM Subject: [NS-CB] Obituaries > > Can someone tell me who I might contact to find obituaries for my aunt > and uncle from Glace Bay > > Ethel Casbolt died 20 February 1972 > > and her husband Thomas Casbolt died 8 September 1961 > > Thanks > Anne Ralph Webster > Ottawa, Ontario > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > __________ NOD32 3301 (20080727) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > >

The list, as usual, is quick off the mark, and I know have the Roper connections to my Nicholsons straightened out. Thanks to all who wrote. Jane Nicholson

Cape Breton Post 1971 (month & day unknown) HECTOR MACNEIL - Glace Bay - Hector MacNeil, 75, of 386R Main Street, Bridgeport, died at the family residence on Wednesday. A native of Piper's Cove, Mr. MacNeil was employed at 1-B Colliery, retiring 17 years ago. He was a veteran of the First World War, and was a member of Branch 78 of the Royal Canadian Legion. Mr. MacNeil was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish. His wife, Catherine Cameron, predeceased him six years ago. A son, Angus also predeceased him. Mr. MacNeil is survived by sons, John of Wallace Road, Malcolm, Cameron, both of Toronto, Alexander of Bridgeport, Rev Edward MacNeil a member of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Ottawa, Ontario, Harvey at home, daughters, Annie (Archie) MacDougall of Dominion, Jessie (RN) (Ross) Matheson of Marion Bridge, Kaye Walsh of Toronto, a sister Mary (Murdock) MacKinnon, town, and a brother, Steve MacNeil of Dominion. The body is reposing at Curry'e, 322 King Edward Street with burial to be made at Calvary Cemetery. submitted by Anne MacNeil anne_macneil@cbu.ca

Can someone tell me who I might contact to find obituaries for my aunt and uncle from Glace Bay Ethel Casbolt died 20 February 1972 and her husband Thomas Casbolt died 8 September 1961 Thanks Anne Ralph Webster Ottawa, Ontario

Hello List.... Is anybody researching Roper families? I have Irene Smith, daughter of Wilson Smith and Mary MacGregor (d/o Gregor MacGregor and Mary Nicholson (d/o Peter Nicholson) and in 1930 she married John William Roper, s/o John W. Roper of Ingonish and Mary Rideout. This information through the Marriage Register. Lots of Ropers around Ingonish and I have the death certificates for John W. Roper,( s/o Hugh Roper and Elizabeth Carrey) and one for Hugh Roper, (son of John Roper and Eliza Roberts) who seems to be the father of John W. according to family lists in the census. Trouble is I cannot connect my relative's husband John William Roper with the namesake and father Hugh Roper. If anybody can clarify these Ropers a little for me, it would be appreciated. Thanks. Jane in Soggy Ottawa!

Hello Barbara, If the following is your Alasdair and Catherine then this would not be the family they are discussing. Name: Alexander "Alex" MacNeil ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1797 Barra, Scotland Death: 13 Dec 1867 Father: Charles MacNeil (-<1812) Mother: Mary MacLean Spouse: Catherine MacVarish ---------------------------------------- Birth: Prince Edward Island (of East Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia) Father: Angus MacVarish Children: ---------------------------------------- 1 M: John MacNeil Birth: abt 1833 Shenacadie, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Spouse: Sarah "Sally" MacNeil Marriage: 5 Feb 1863 East Bay Church, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia ---------------------------------------- 2 F: Mary MacNeil Birth: abt 1834 Shenacadie, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Spouse: Alex MacLean Marriage: 19 Oct 1857 Christmas Island, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia ---------------------------------------- 3 F: Eizabeth "Betsy" MacNeil Birth: abt 1841 Spouse: Michael H. MacSween Marriage: abt 1868 ---------------------------------------- 4 M: Stephen MacNeil Birth: abt 1841 Shenacadie, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Death: 7 Sep 1919 Shenacadie, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Spouse: Catherine MacLean Marriage: 23 Jan 1872 Boisdale, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Spouse: Margaret "Peggie" MacKinnon ---------------------------------------- 5 M: Angus MacNeil ---------------------------------------- 6 M: Michael MacNeil ---------------------------------------- 7 M: Charles MacNeil Death: bef 1871 Spouse: Christina MacLean Marriage: abt 1851 Notes for Alexander "Alex" MacNeil The informant at the time of his death was Stephen MacNeil. Notes for Catherine MacVarish Angus MacVarish came from PEI around 1814. See page 547 in A West Wind To East Bay. ---------------------------------------- Last Modified: 26 Jul 2004 Created: 26 Jul 2008 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Ulrich" <barbara.ulrich@sbcglobal.net> To: "wsnicholson" <wsnicholson@omineca.com> Cc: <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 7:44 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] descendants of alexander (alasdair saor) macneil > Alasdair MacNeil is also in my family tree, I am wondering if this is the > same, my Alasdair married Catriona MacVarish. If it is the same, I would > appreciate a copy of this also! > Thanks > > > Barb > Barbara.Ulrich@sbcglobal.net > > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: wsnicholson <wsnicholson@omineca.com> > To: NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 2:05:32 PM > Subject: [NS-CB] descendants of alexander (alasdair saor) macneil > > > Some time ago I received a copy of a 30 page 'The Descendants of > Alexander (Alasdair Saor) MacNeil' from someone on the list. The > endnotes include references to the History of Inverness County, The > MacDougalls of Judique Intervale, Gillises of Inverness County in the > 1871 Census, To the Hill of Boisdale, Eoghan Dubh - A Pioneer's Family, > and the History of Glendale Parish. I believe that it was sent either > by Allan Gillis or Alex Gillis, but I may be wrong. I lost the original > email when the server crashed, but I had saved the attachment. If it > was you please contact me, the result is now 55 pages .... > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > ------------------------------- > 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

Hi Listers ,I have a queery re my GGGrandmother she died and was buried at Big Bras d~Or Cape Breton she died 21 -4-1884 we have aphoto of her headstone which reads " Margarety Shaw ?" beloved wife of "Robert Grant " native of Moray shire Scotland aged 69 yrs ' If the headstone bears her maiden name "Shaw" 'would she have been buried under her maiden name or what ?? and we believe th efamily was Presbyterian ,so where can I find ?? the nearest Church to seek information re her burial and would there have been a notice in any paper at all many thansk Terry Murphy [Brisbane Oz]

Vince. This IS the family! Catherine MacVarish was the daughter of Angus MacVarish, and sister to Joseph MacVarish, my gggfather. Angus MacVarish would be my 4th great grandfather on my mother's side of the family. She was a McDonald, daughter of Roderick McDonald and Jennie Campbell. Rod and Jennie moved from Nova Scotia to Boston, where my mother was born, and then to Flint, Mich. Thanks! Barb Barb Barbara.Ulrich@sbcglobal.net ----- Original Message ---- From: Vince MacNeil <vs.macneil@ns.sympatico.ca> To: Barbara Ulrich <barbara.ulrich@sbcglobal.net>; wsnicholson <wsnicholson@omineca.com> Cc: NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 4:41:43 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] descendants of alexander (alasdair saor) macneil Hello Barbara, If the following is your Alasdair and Catherine then this would not be the family they are discussing. Name: Alexander "Alex" MacNeil ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1797 Barra, Scotland Death: 13 Dec 1867 Father: Charles MacNeil (-<1812) Mother: Mary MacLean Spouse: Catherine MacVarish ---------------------------------------- Birth: Prince Edward Island (of East Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia) Father: Angus MacVarish Children: ---------------------------------------- 1 M: John MacNeil Birth: abt 1833 Shenacadie, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Spouse: Sarah "Sally" MacNeil Marriage: 5 Feb 1863 East Bay Church, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia ---------------------------------------- 2 F: Mary MacNeil Birth: abt 1834 Shenacadie, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Spouse: Alex MacLean Marriage: 19 Oct 1857 Christmas Island, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia ---------------------------------------- 3 F: Eizabeth "Betsy" MacNeil Birth: abt 1841 Spouse: Michael H. MacSween Marriage: abt 1868 ---------------------------------------- 4 M: Stephen MacNeil Birth: abt 1841 Shenacadie, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Death: 7 Sep 1919 Shenacadie, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Spouse: Catherine MacLean Marriage: 23 Jan 1872 Boisdale, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Spouse: Margaret "Peggie" MacKinnon ---------------------------------------- 5 M: Angus MacNeil ---------------------------------------- 6 M: Michael MacNeil ---------------------------------------- 7 M: Charles MacNeil Death: bef 1871 Spouse: Christina MacLean Marriage: abt 1851 Notes for Alexander "Alex" MacNeil The informant at the time of his death was Stephen MacNeil. Notes for Catherine MacVarish Angus MacVarish came from PEI around 1814. See page 547 in A West Wind To East Bay. ---------------------------------------- Last Modified: 26 Jul 2004 Created: 26 Jul 2008 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Ulrich" <barbara.ulrich@sbcglobal.net> To: "wsnicholson" <wsnicholson@omineca.com> Cc: <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 7:44 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] descendants of alexander (alasdair saor) macneil > Alasdair MacNeil is also in my family tree, I am wondering if this is the > same, my Alasdair married Catriona MacVarish. If it is the same, I would > appreciate a copy of this also! > Thanks > > > Barb > Barbara.Ulrich@sbcglobal.net > > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: wsnicholson <wsnicholson@omineca.com> > To: NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 2:05:32 PM > Subject: [NS-CB] descendants of alexander (alasdair saor) macneil > > > Some time ago I received a copy of a 30 page 'The Descendants of > Alexander (Alasdair Saor) MacNeil' from someone on the list. The > endnotes include references to the History of Inverness County, The > MacDougalls of Judique Intervale, Gillises of Inverness County in the > 1871 Census, To the Hill of Boisdale, Eoghan Dubh - A Pioneer's Family, > and the History of Glendale Parish. I believe that it was sent either > by Allan Gillis or Alex Gillis, but I may be wrong. I lost the original > email when the server crashed, but I had saved the attachment. If it > was you please contact me, the result is now 55 pages .... > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > ------------------------------- > 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

Alasdair MacNeil is also in my family tree, I am wondering if this is the same, my Alasdair married Catriona MacVarish. If it is the same, I would appreciate a copy of this also! Thanks Barb Barbara.Ulrich@sbcglobal.net ----- Original Message ---- From: wsnicholson <wsnicholson@omineca.com> To: NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 2:05:32 PM Subject: [NS-CB] descendants of alexander (alasdair saor) macneil Some time ago I received a copy of a 30 page 'The Descendants of Alexander (Alasdair Saor) MacNeil' from someone on the list. The endnotes include references to the History of Inverness County, The MacDougalls of Judique Intervale, Gillises of Inverness County in the 1871 Census, To the Hill of Boisdale, Eoghan Dubh - A Pioneer's Family, and the History of Glendale Parish. I believe that it was sent either by Allan Gillis or Alex Gillis, but I may be wrong. I lost the original email when the server crashed, but I had saved the attachment. If it was you please contact me, the result is now 55 pages .... ------------------------------- 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

There was a magazine during that time called the Presbyterian Witness. The online information I can find is this: http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/th/read/NS-CAPE-BRETON/2001-11/1004797087 Perhaps someone who has access to the magazine can do a look up for you. I do know the FHL in Sydney, Cape Breton does have a copy and maybe someone can do a lookup for you if you query again. Kendra (Massachusetts, USA) At 05:09 AM 7/26/2008, terry wrote: >Hi Listers ,I have a queery re my GGGrandmother she died and was >buried at Big Bras d~Or Cape Breton she died 21 -4-1884 we have >aphoto of her headstone which reads " Margarety Shaw ?" beloved >wife of "Robert Grant " native of Moray shire Scotland aged 69 yrs >' If the headstone bears her maiden name "Shaw" 'would she have >been buried under her maiden name or what ?? and we believe th >efamily was Presbyterian ,so where can I find ?? the nearest Church >to seek information re her burial and would there have been a notice >in any paper at all many thansk Terry Murphy [Brisbane Oz] > >------------------------------- >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 July 26, 2008 Saturday Bertha Alexander 97, Sydney - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bertha Alexander, age 97, of Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility on Thursday, July 24, 2008. Born in North Sydney, N.S., on Nov. 8, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Violet (Janes) Parsons. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Bertha was a member of St. Theresa parish, Club 55 and Club 55 Rhythm Band, Sydney Pensioners Club and the Breton Quilters. She was an avid card player and especially liked to play tarabish. She spent many hours knitting, crocheting and sewing for her family. Bertha is survived by two daughters, Phyllis (the late Jack MacIntyre), Brampton, Ont., and Carol (Graeme) MacDonald, Howie Centre. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Bertha was predeceased by her husband, Edward in 1988, daughters, Evelyn Murray, Marjorie Black, son, Vincent, a daughter, Mary Josephine, in infancy, brothers, Charles and Joe Parsons, sister, Peg Knowles; grandson, Allan MacIntyre and granddaughter, Frances Black. Visitation for the late Mrs. Alexander will take place on Sunday, July 27 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Church with Rev. Jim Oliver officiating. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. We wish to thank the devoted staff at Harbourstone Enhanced Care and especially Fisherman's Cove for their kindness to our mother. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Charles (Teddy) Edward Winter Whitney Pier - It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Teddy Winter, Thursday, July 24, 2008, at his home in Whitney Pier. Born in Detroit, Mich., June 5, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Mary L. (McGoey) Winter. Teddy will be fondly remembered by his friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry and Showmen's League which he was apart of for over 50 years. During his earlier years he was in the Air Force, stationed in Petawawa, Ont., and Beaverbank, N.S. Teddy was an avid poker player and always had a good joke to share with others. For those who knew Teddy, he will be remembered for his very generous and thoughtful ways. Overall, Teddy will be looked upon as being Genuine. Surviving is his loving partner, Noel Daley; six daughters, Darlene, Donna, Shirley, Tracey, Tammy and Rhonda; seven sons, Ronnie, Gary, Brian, Jimmy, David, Phillip and Michael. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and his beloved dog, Leon. Besides his parents, Teddy was predeceased by his wife, Gloria Jean Winter, after 25 years of marriage. Visitation will take place Monday, July 28 at the Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. with entrance on Church Street, Whitney Pier, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate Teddy's life will be held Tuesday, July 29 at 11 a.m. at Pier Community Funeral Home in the All Faith Chapel, with Maj. Dan Roode officiating. Reception to follow in the funeral home reception area and everyone is welcomed. Interment will take place at Oakridge Memorial Cemetery, Upper Sackville at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations in Teddy's memory may be made to charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@pierfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MWO John Clarence Harrietha CD2 77, Bras d' Or 1931-2008 - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Clarence at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Thursday, July 24, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sydney Mines and later moved to Bras d'Or with his family. He was the son of the late Joseph and Dora (LeBlanc) Harrietha. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish, Bras d'Or. Clarence worked at No. 1 Colliery in Sydney Mines prior to joining the Armed Forces in 1953. During his 28 years, he served in Petawawa, Korea, Debert, Gagetown, Germany, Winnipeg, Shiloh, Egypt, Ottawa, Halifax and HMCS Assiniboine. He retired as master warrant officer in 1981. Upon retirement, he worked as commissionaire at the Braemore Home, Sydney River. He was an active member of Branch 8, Royal Canadian Legion in Sydney Mines. Clarence had a true love of life, his family being first and foremost. He had many friends and acquaintances wherever he travelled. He was well known for his outside Christmas decorating and gardening. He had a true passion for nature, whether it was travelling, snowshoeing, feeding animals or going for walks. His hobbies included taking pictures, and scrapbooking. He was also a Toronto Maple Leaf and Blue Jays fan. Clarence is survived by his wife, Thelma (Tillie) White Harrietha; daughters, Thelma (Carmen) Solimine, Mississauga, Ont., and Linda (Jack) Benstead, Brandon, Man.; grandchildren, John (Wanda) McGuire, Tom (Yvonne) McGuire, Angela (Jason) Floyd and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Joe (Sharon) Harrietha and sisters, Carlotta (Gerry) Flowers, Rose (Eldon) Johnston and Violet (Ted) Jarvis. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Leonard Harrietha. Visitation for Clarence Harrietha will take place in J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, Sunday, July 27, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or, with Fr. Peter MacLeod officiating. The burial will be in the parish cemetery. There will be a legion service at the gravesite. The family would ask that donations in Clarence's name be made to the Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Leonard Francis Harrietha (Retired M Cpl RCHA, CFB Petawawa) - Leonard Francis Harrietha of Petawawa and formerly of Cape Breton, passed away peacefully at the Pembroke Regional Hospital with his family by his side on Tuesday afternoon, July 22, 2008. at the age of 79 years. Beloved husband of Joyce Harrietha (nee Day); loved father of Sherry (Richard), Perth, Australia, and Joe (Roxanne), Ottawa; loving grandfather of Mckaila, Lindsey and Madison; brother of Clarence, Adrian, Carlotta, Rosemarie and Violet (Babe); son of the late Joseph and Dora (nee LeBlanc) Harrietha. Predeceased by his infant brother, Joseph. Len will be sadly missed by all his nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends may call at the Murphy Funeral Home, Pembroke, Saturday, July 26 from 2-4:30 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 4:30 p.m. followed by Cremation. Interment will take place in the Beechwood National Military Cemetery, Ottawa. You will always be in our hearts and memories, loving wife Joyce, Sherry, Joe, Richard and Roxanne. We will always love you Papa, Mckaila, Lindsey and Madison. In memory of Len, donations to the Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences, tributes, donations, www.murphyfuneralhome.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jessie MacEachern Nov. 19, 1917-July 25, 2008 90, Sydney, N.S. - Jessie MacEachern, 'Our Angel On Earth,' has been called to God's home, passing away peacefully after a brief illness, on Friday, July 25, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with her loving family at her side. Jessie was born in Grand Mira, Cape Breton, on Nov. 19, 1917, the daughter of the late John R. and Mary (Gillis) MacLeod. She was raised with her brother Donald by her loving Uncle Jim and Aunt Maggie Gillis in Grand Mira. Jessie was predeceased by her husband, Archie Leo, daughters-in-law, Sheila MacEachern and Susan MacEachern, brother, Donald MacLeod, half-sister, Pauline Morrison, half-brothers, Hughie, Jimmy, Fraser and John MacLeod, stepmother, Susie (Powell) MacLeod. Left to rejoice in the memory of her loving life are daughters, Anna (Dave) Poirier, Mary (David) French; six sons, John (Paulette), Donnie, Archie (Marilyn), Jim, Len and Mike (Annette), all of Sydney. Jessie, affectionately known as Nanny, is also survived by her special grandchildren, Michelle Coleman (Paul), Karen O'Neil (Kelly), Deanna MacKinnon (Kevin), Janet MacDonald (Garrett), Laura MacEachern (Raymond MacLean), Tim MacEachern (Stephanie), David MacEachern, Michael and Renee Poirier, Leanna Carrigan (Michael) and Janine and Andrea French. She is also survived by her 10 cherished great-grandchildren Riley, Thomas and Matthew MacDonald, Taylor and Madison Coleman, Logan and Luke O'Neil, Hailey and Kathryn MacEachern and Nolan MacKinnon. She is also survived by sister-in-law, Rita MacLeod; three half-sisters, Mary O'Brien, Florence MacLeod, Frances O'Brien, all of Sydney; three half-brothers, Duncan and Jackie MacLeod, both of Sydney, Ronald MacLeod, Toronto, and very dear cousin, Sr. Lillian Gillis, CND, Holy Angels Convent. Jessie was a lifelong member of Saint Theresa's parish, Sydney, and a long standing member of the CWL, a friend to its many loyal members. Always to be remembered as a kind, gentle, caring lady of great faith, with a warm smile and a quick wit. Her favourite times were spent when surrounded by her family. Jessie leaves many fond memories of her self-taught talents of sewing, knitting and crocheting. Many who visited her home were always treated to a great cup of tea and her delicious home baking. Visitation will take place at T.W. Curry, Parkview Chapel, Sydney, Sunday, July 27, 2008, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will celebrate Jessie's life Monday, July 28, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Saint Theresa's Church, Sydney, with Rev. Danny MacLennan as celebrant. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks, N.S. In Jessie's memory, donations can be made to the St. Margaret of Scotland Building Fund, Grand Mira South, or a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. or www.mem.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daniel Joseph MacNeil Age 57 - On July 18, 2008, Daniel Joseph MacNeil, (Dan the drummer), passed away peacefully at the Carpenter Hospice in Burlington, Ont., after a battle with cancer. Dan worked for Golden Windows for 22 years in Kitchener, Ont. He played in various bands in Nova Scotia as well as in Ontario. Dan had a great zest for life and all who he came in contact with. Music was one of his greatest passions next to his family. Through his battle, Dan hung on for the arrival of his first granddaughter, Ada Danielle, born June 29, 2008. He was predeceased by parents, Mary and Michael MacNeil and brother, Michael (Mick) MacNeil. Dan will be sadly missed by his two daughters, April (Brendan) Glass and Leanne MacNeil (Jason); Linda MacNeil and granddaughter, Ada Danielle Glass. Dan will be lovingly missed by his sisters, Florence Chang, Glace Bay, and Charlene (Bill) Houlihan, Halifax; and many nieces and nephews. Daniel will be lovingly missed by his longtime companion, Kymme Sun, Burlington. There was a family service at Smith's Funeral Home in Burlington, Ont. Cremation followed and interment took place at Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener, Ont. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Dan's name Always in our hearts and thoughts, Dan the drummer is in Heaven. "Humble of heart, Her wisdom got us through. If there was an Angel on Earth, Mom, it was you." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Harold 'Hal' Spencer 60, Donkin - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harold Harvey 'Hal' Spencer on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at the Glace Bay Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Hal was born and lived most of his life in Donkin. He was well known in the music circles, playing in many bands around Cape Breton and it was said that he could make his guitar sing. Hal was employed in the construction industry and for a short while, worked in Calgary, Alta. He was predeceased by his parents, Aubrey and Dorothy (Caines) Spencer and brother, Gilbert Spencer. Hal is survived by his sons, Steven (Tara) Spencer, Halifax, and Bradley Spencer, Kingston, Ont.; sister, Patricia (Jack) Wheeliker, Glace Bay; brother, Aubrey (Chris) Spencer, New Brunswick, and Keith Spencer, Alberta; special aunt, Muriel McLellan; special cousins, Doug and Marg Howie and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke's United Church at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 27. Family flowers only. Memorials may be made to St. Luke's United Church, Palliative Care or charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org