Hi List I am Terry Murphy {Brisbane OZ] I am rejoining after a break I am posting our family name of Grant from the Cape Breton dist Robert Grant [m] Margaret Shaw in Scotland 1838 family JOHN [b] Nairn] 1839 Robert [b]Aberdeen] 1847 William ditto 1851 [my GGfather to Oz etc ] Janet [b] 1852 Middlesex UK ?? last on a Canada 1881 cens Daniel [b] 1855 ditto last also same cens ? George [1858] ditti came to Oz also etc maybe some has a name here cheers Terry Murphy Brisbane

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 ....

The Toronto Star, July 19, 2008 BRIAND, James JAMES BRIAND Husband, father, grandfather, Papa, courageous D-Day Veteran, distinguished recipient of the Medal of Honour of France. He fought the enemy courageously in WW II as a North Nova Scotia Highlander in order to preserve our freedom. James passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Veteran's Residence in Toronto on July 15, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his beloved wife of 66 years, Darling (Stella) and will be sadly missed by children Jeannette, Michael and Garry and daughters-in-law Donna and Patricia. Devoted grandpa to Christopher, Gentry, Jamen, Joshua and Adam. Born August 9, 1920 in Smelt Brook, Cape Breton, he was one of twelve proud sons and four daughters of William H. Briand and Martha Ann Dixon. Visitation for friends and family Sunday, July 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and final gathering to celebrate the life of James on Monday, July 21, visitation 12:30 p.m., service 1:00 p.m. at YORK VISITATION, CHAPEL AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 160 Beecroft Road, Toronto, 416-221-3404. The family would like to thank all the wonderful staff of Sunnybrook Veteran's Residence for making the last few difficult years a little easier for James and family. Donations in James's memory to the Sunnybrook Veteran's Comfort Fund or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.

Pembroke Daily Observer July 24, 2008 Friday HARRIETHA, Leonard Francis - (Retired M Cpl RCHA, CFB Petawawa) - Peacefully at the Pembroke Regional Hospital with his family by his side on Tuesday afternoon July 22, 2008 at the age of 79 years. Len Harrietha of Petawawa and formerly of Cape Breton, beloved husband of Joyce Harrietha (nee Day). Loved father of Sherry (Richard), Perth, Australia and Joe (Roxanne) of Ottawa. Loving grandfather of Mckaila, Lindsey and Madison. Brother of Clarence, Adrian, Carlotta, Rosemarie and Violet (Babe). 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 on Saturday 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.Condolences, tributes, donations, www.murphyfuneralhome.ca 11176488 The funeral home told of his parents who were Joseph Harrietha and Dora Leblanc submitted by "Betty Almon Felhaber" <bettena@sympatico.ca>

Re: Micki MacArthur...not sure but this maybe the same Micki McIntyre that used to live in MacKays Corner at one time and if so she is married to James MacArthur and resides somewhere in Sydney. There are 2 James MacArthur's in the phone book so you could try both ..> From: ns-cape-breton-request@rootsweb.com> Subject: NS-CAPE-BRETON Digest, Vol 3, Issue 230> To: ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:01:07 -0600> > > > Today's Topics:> > 1. Looking for Marguerite (Micki) MacArthur nee McIntyre (es718)> 2. Cape Breton Deaths July 24, 2008 Thursday (Carol MacLean)> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------> > Message: 1> Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:06:36 -0400> From: es718 <es718@freenet.carleton.ca>> Subject: [NS-CB] Looking for Marguerite (Micki) MacArthur nee McIntyre> To: Cape Breton List <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com>> Message-ID: <001001c8ed21$41c89ff0$8c897586@user90956de3e4>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1> > Dear List,> > I am looking for Marguerite (Micki) MacArthur nee McIntyre.> She is the daughter of the late Rosa/e (nee Ragger) and Ignatius McIntyre.> > During 2001-2002, she had the email address micki@syd.eastlink.ca which is no longer valid. If anyone knows of her, would they kindly ask her to contact me offlist.> > Thank you in advance.> > Regards, Margaret> > > ------------------------------> > Message: 2> Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:37:30 -0800> From: ritam@axion.net (Carol MacLean)> Subject: [NS-CB] Cape Breton Deaths July 24, 2008 Thursday> To: NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <v01530539c45406b0ecb6@[192.168.1.100]>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> > Cape Breton Deaths July 24, 2008 Thursday> > Zena MacRae-Gilbert 43, Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we, the> family, announce the passing of Zena Lynn Gilbert. She died peacefully> surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the Glace Bay> Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Calvin and> Dolores (Boutilier) Gilbert. Zena graduated from Morrison High School and> continued her studies at Cape Breton University. She had a natural aptitude> for singing and enjoyed entertaining her friends. Zena is survived by her> children, Brandon and Kyle; her brother, Bradley (Kathy), Glace Bay;> sisters, Ellen (Rodney) Emslie, Fall River, Lyndsey, Glace Bay; brothers,> Tommy, Glace Bay, and Calvin, Halifax. She is also survived by special aunt> Linda Aucoin, uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces. Besides her parents, she> was predeceased by grandparents, Joe and Jennie Gilbert, Jim and Mary> Boutilier. Visitation Friday, July 25, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Curry's Funeral> Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral Mass of Resurrection will be> celebrated Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, Rev. Bill> Rankin officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to a charity> of choice. E-mail condolences to> jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca.> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> Robert C. 'Bob' MacLeod 78, Moncton/Sydney Mines - Bob MacLeod, age 78, a> resident of Moncton, N.B., and formerly of Sydney Mines, passed away Dec.> 21, 2007, in Moncton. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m., Monday,> July 28, 2008, at Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, with Rev.> Hughie MacNeil and Rev. Greg MacLeod officiating. Burial to follow in St.> Joseph Cemetery, Sydney Mines. A reception will take place at the church> after the burial.> Arrangements have been entrusted to the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107> Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to> info@wjdooley.com.> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> Meta Jane Boutilier 64, North Sydney - It is with heartfelt sadness we> announce the death of Meta Jane Boutilier, nee Bradley, age 64, wife,> mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Meta passed away peacefully> surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the> Northside General Hospital, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in> Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Olive (Bradley)> Hardy. Meta worked for a period at both National Sea Products in North> Sydney and Cara Food Services at the Marine Atlantic Terminal. She loved> her summer trips to her trailer in Tarbot. She was a member of Our Lady of> Sorrows Church, North Sydney.> She is survived by her husband, Joseph; her daughter, Virginia (Charles)> MacDonald, Halifax; and son, Stan Boutilier, North Sydney; very special> grandson she raised, David (Rita) Boutilier. Also surviving is her> grandson, Kyle Devoe and granddaughter, Isabella MacDonald and> great-grandson, Dustin Steele; her sister, Robina (Dennis) Jessome,> Ontario; and brothers, Brian (Marie) Hardy, North Sydney, Gordie (Lori)> Hardy, Dartmouth, Jimmy (Patti) Hardy, Ontario.> Besides her parents, she was predeceased a brother, Walter Bradley.> Special thanks to Diane Boutilier, Wanda Ford, friends and family for their> care, kindness and support, and the staff at both Cape Breton Regional and> the Northside General hospitals.> There will be no visitation by her request. A funeral mass for Meta will be> held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 26 at St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, with> Rev. Jim Attwood officiating, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery,> North Sydney.> Funeral arrangements are under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home,> 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the> Canadian Cancer Society.> Online condolences may be sent to> info@wjdooley.com.> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> Angus Nicholson 1939-2008 - We, the family of Angus Frederick Nicholson> 'Gus', regret to announce his passing on Friday, July 18, 2008, after a> brief battle with cancer. Born in Florence, Cape Breton, N.S., he was> residing in Kitchener, Ont., for many years. He was the beloved son of> the late Alexander H. and Violet Nicholson of Florence, Cape Breton, N.S.> Remembered by his six children, William and Deborah (Joseph), Sydney Mines,> Cape Breton, N.S., Michael, Edward and Alexander (Sara) of Western Canada,> and James, Elora, Ont. Also remembered by and his five grandchildren. Also> living to mourn his loss is one brother, Woodbury 'Nick' Nicholson;> sisters, Mary Griffen (Steve), Barbara Nicholson (John L. Reid) and Sharon> (Kathleen) Steenhuis, all of Kitchener, Ont.> Gus was predeceased by his parents, a daughter in infancy and two sisters,> Janet and Colleen. Resting at Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel,> Kitchener, Ont. (519-742-4481). Cremation had taken place with a private> family service to follow in Cape Breton. Special thanks to Dr. David> Stevens, Dr. Hussien, the ICU staff at Grand River Hospital and the 6th> floor staff at both Grand River and St. Mary's hospitals. Donations to a> charity of your choice can be made as expressions of sympathy. Safe in the> arms of Jesus> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> 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 (Nick) MacNeil. Dan will be sadly missed by his daughters, April> (Brendan) Glass, Leanne (Jason) MacNeil, Linda MacNeil and granddaughter,> Ada Danielle Glass; sisters, Florence Chang, Glace Bay, and Charlene (Bill)> Houlihan, Halifax; and many nieces and nephews. Daniel will be lovingly> missed by his long time 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 heats and thoughts, Dan the drummer is in Heaven.> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> Mary Campbell Collins 90, Dominion/Middleton, N.Y. - Mary C. Collins, 90,> died on Tuesday, July 22 in Middletown, N.Y. The daughter of the late John> and Elizabeth MacDonald Campbell, she was born on Dec. 31, 1917, in> Dominion, N.S. On April 12, 1959, she married Angus D. Collins of S.W.> Margaree.> She is survived by her husband, Angus as well as many nieces and nephews in> both the United States and Canada. Visitation hours are from 3-5 and 7-9> p.m. today (July 24, 2008) at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130> Highland Ave., Middletown, N.Y., 10940. Funeral mass will be held at 10:45> a.m., Friday, July 25 at St. Andrew of Avellino, Northern Boulevard,> Queens, N.Y. Burial will follow in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery in Flushing.> www.applebee-mcphillips.com> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> Mark Charles Williston 51, Dartmouth - Mark Charles Williston, 51, of> Dartmouth, N.S., passed away July 22, 2008, at QEII VG Site. Born in> Chatham, N.B., he was the son of Carmen and the late Ren?e (VanMarsenille)> Williston and stepmother, Nellie (Waye) Williston. Mark graduated from> James M. Hill Memorial High School, Chatham in 1976 from where he started> his electrical training and then continued to apprentice under local> electricians to obtain his licence. Along with his cousin Kerry Williston,> they travelled to Calgary on their motorcycles where Mark apprenticed and> received his industrial electrical certification as well as his inter> provincial licence. Mark returned to Nova Scotia in 1984 where he obtained> employment with MT&T (Aliant) as a cable splicer. One of the things Mark> loved was being outdoors where he enjoyed camping and fishing. Other than> his family, Mark's biggest passion was computer programming in which he was> self taught. His innate sense of curiosity enabled him to completely> understand the inner working of any computer system. He was highly regarded> by his peers at both his work and in the computer programming community.> Survived by his wife, Wanda (Wojcik); daughter, Victoria, son, Kyle, both> at home; his siblings, Lynn (Roger) Trueman, Tamworth, Ont.; Steven,> Bridgewater, Wendy (Roger McKinnon) Williston, Nanaimo, B.C., Sandra> (Bruce) Barnes, Navan, Ont.; as well as several nieces and nephews.> Predeceased by his grandparents, Helen and Alex Williston, Robert and Ada> Waye, Camille and Jeanne D'arc VanMarsenille.> Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 771> Main St., Dartmouth from where a memorial service will be held 10 a.m.,> Saturday. Reception to follow in the funeral home with burial to take place> in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made> to Palliative Care Unit, 7A, VG Site of the Cancer Research Centre at the> QEII. Online condolences may be made by visiting> www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com.> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> Joseph G. Collins - Joseph G. Collins, 77, of ProTem Health Services and> formerly of Dickson Boulevard, Moncton, N.B., with his family at his side,> passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday morning, July 23,> 2008.> Born in Placentia, N.L., he was the son of the late Reginald and Mary> (Hopkins) Collins. Joe was retired from Marine Atlantic (Systems Analyst)> and attended Holy Family Roman Catholic Church. He was a life member of> Holy Family Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Member Msgr. Roy MacDonald> Assembly. He was a former usher, Eucharistic minister, lector, sacristan,> altar server and parish manager; former scout and cub leader; past district> commissioner of Keltic District (Nova Scotia); former member of St. Pat's> Family Centre board of directors and he was a former volunteer with many> organizations in the local community. Joe will be sadly missed by his> daughters, Gail Collins, Dartmouth, N.S., Carolyn Jessome (Derek), Lower> Sackville, N.S.; sons, David (Catherine), Sydney Mines, N.S., Gerard> (Suzanne), Moncton, N.B., Chris (Judy), Sherwood Park, Alta., Raymond> (Michelle), Moncton, N.B.; grandchildren, Jonathan, Michael, Matthew,> Christopher, Gail, Sean, Patrick, Meaghan, Daniel, Katelyn;> great-granddaughter, Saoirse; sisters, Alice Cooper, St. John's, N.L.,> Rosemarie Mullins (Peter), Placentia, N.L.; brothers, Raymond (Patricia),> William (Loretta), both of Placentia, N.L.; sisters-in-law, Anne Collins,> Corner Brook, N.L., Theresa Collins, Placentia, N.L.; several nieces and> nephews. In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his wife,> Patricia Collins (1996), sisters, Adelaide, Molly, brothers, Alexander,> Austin, Eugene, Reginald. Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657> Mountain Rd., Moncton, N.B. (506-858-1995) is today (Thursday, July 26),> 7-9 p.m. and Friday, July 26, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers and sharing of> memories, Friday, 8:30 p.m. Funeral mass, Holy Family Roman Catholic> Church, Saturday, July 26, 2008, 10 a.m., Rev. Phil Mulligan officiating.> Reception following the mass. Interment, Alderwood Cemetery, Riverview,> N.B. In Joe's memory, donations to NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or the> Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Online condolences at> www.fergusonknowlesfh.com.> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> Annabel McDonald - Funeral services for the late Annabel McDonald, 31> Celtic Dr., Inverness, N.S., who passed away on May 17, 2008, will be held> on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Zion United Church Hall, Gabarus> lake, Cape Breton, N.S. 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Cape Breton Deaths July 25, 2008 Friday John Went 62, Ontario - John Went, son of Emil Went, passed away on July 11, 2008, in Forest, Ont., after a courageous battle with cancer. John was predeceased by his mother, Eileen and his special brother, Jamie, just 10 months ago. He is survived by his wife, Monique; sons, Jody, Jeff and several grandchildren, all of Ontario. Also by his father, Emil; sister, Marian (Paul) Vienneau and special nieces, Courtney, Dominion, and Linda (Richard), Thornhill, B.C., and nephews, Ken, Chris and Elric. Cremation has taken place as per John's wishes. John will be greatly missed by his family and many friends here and in Ontario. John's family will be celebrating his life Sunday, July 27, from 2-4 p.m. at the home of Marian and Paul Vienneau, 44 Church St., Dominion. Come share with us. Online condolences can be sent to church@seaside.ns.ca. John, we miss and love you always. Keep Jamie close until we meet again. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Robert C. 'Bob' MacLeod 78, Moncton/Sydney Mines - Bob MacLeod, age 78, a resident of Moncton, N.B., and formerly of Sydney Mines, passed away Dec. 21, 2007, in Moncton. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m., Monday, July 28, 2008, at Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Hughie MacNeil and Rev. Greg MacLeod officiating. Burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Sydney Mines. A reception will take place at the church after the burial. Arrangements have been entrusted to the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Annie (Gillis) Mugridge Sydney/Formerly of Grand Mira - It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Annie Mary Mugridge, Thursday July 24, 2008, at the Cove Guest Home, Sydney. Born in Grand Mira North, Dec. 12, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Dan D. and Rachel (Walker) Gillis. She was a member of St. Anthony Daniel parish. Surviving are her loving children, Donald (Charlene), Sydney, Helen (Russell) Long, Birch Grove; siblings, Mary Effie, Elizabeth, Angus, Dominic (Pat), all of Toronto, Ont. She is also survived by grandchildren, Dale, Leo, Deborah, Sydney, Donnette (Joe) Bren, Calgary; great-grandchildren, Ashton, Emily, Connor, Harlowe; also survived by several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Catherine 'Kaye' Gillis, Dorothy Chipman, Sydney. She was predeceased by her son, Leo, brothers, Donald Edward, Archie Sylvester and Joseph Anthony, grandchildren, Adam and Jennifer Rose, and her favourite nephew, Neil Edward Gillis. Annie was a beautiful seamstress and operated her own shop in Sydney for several years. She was a member of the Gaelic Society. She enjoyed dancing, singing and listening to Scottish music. Annie loved all animals, especially her horses. Her favourite pastime was playing cards, the organ and crossword puzzles. She was happiest at home with her family and friends and a good cup of tea. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the staff at the Cove Guest Home for their loving care and kindness. Visitation will take place Friday, July 25 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Saturday, July 26 at St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira South, with Fr. Bedford Doucette officiating. Interment to follow in parish cemetery. Reception to take place at S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home reception area. Memorial donations may be made to St. Margaret's parish, Grand Mira South. Blessed, beautiful fair woman I can't imagine a gift greater than you - your love was heaven sent. We love you always. Sinne gradhaich thee. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Annabel McDonald - Funeral services for the late Annabel McDonald, 31 Celtic Dr., Inverness, N.S., who passed away on May 17, 2008, will be held Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Zion United Church Hall, Gabarus lake, Cape Breton, N.S. Luncheon to follow in the hall. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Can anyone confirm the parents of this couple? Their daughter Elizabeth Gouthreaux married John Almon January 22, 1884. I believe the parents of Sylvester Gouthrtreaux are Jean Baptiste Gauthreaux and Modeste Gallant. The parents of Ann Gesseaux could be Jean Baptiste Jessome and Mary Rigby. Any comments would be welcome. Betty Almon Felhaber.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/24/2008 This is in 24 Jul 08 edition of the Middletown, Ny Times-Herald Record. Mary Collins Middletown, NY Mary Collins of Middletown, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at St. Teresa's Nursing Home in Middletown. She was 90. The daughter of the late John and Elizabeth MacDonald Campbell, she was born December 31, 1917 in Dominion, Nova Scotia. Mary came to the United States from Nova Scotia in 1943 and married Angus D. Collins on April 12, 1959 in New York City. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Joyce Kilmer Council #2363 in Flushing. Mary and Angus moved to the Middletown area in 2004 from Flushing, NY. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Angus, as well as many nieces and nephews in both the United States and Canada. She was the youngest and last surviving of the six Campbell children. Mary was predeceased by her brothers and sisters: Leo, Wellington, Leo, Christine, and Catherine. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, July 24, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown, NY 10940. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, July 25, at St. Andrew of Avellino, Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY. Burial will follow in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery in Flushing. Arrangements by Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.; www.applebee-mcphillips.com or 845-343-6309. ********************************************************************** submitted by Bob <kc2lyd@verizon.net>

Cape Breton Deaths July 24, 2008 Thursday Zena MacRae-Gilbert 43, Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Zena Lynn Gilbert. She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Calvin and Dolores (Boutilier) Gilbert. Zena graduated from Morrison High School and continued her studies at Cape Breton University. She had a natural aptitude for singing and enjoyed entertaining her friends. Zena is survived by her children, Brandon and Kyle; her brother, Bradley (Kathy), Glace Bay; sisters, Ellen (Rodney) Emslie, Fall River, Lyndsey, Glace Bay; brothers, Tommy, Glace Bay, and Calvin, Halifax. She is also survived by special aunt Linda Aucoin, uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by grandparents, Joe and Jennie Gilbert, Jim and Mary Boutilier. Visitation Friday, July 25, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, Rev. Bill Rankin officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to a charity of choice. E-mail condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Robert C. 'Bob' MacLeod 78, Moncton/Sydney Mines - Bob MacLeod, age 78, a resident of Moncton, N.B., and formerly of Sydney Mines, passed away Dec. 21, 2007, in Moncton. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m., Monday, July 28, 2008, at Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Hughie MacNeil and Rev. Greg MacLeod officiating. Burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Sydney Mines. A reception will take place at the church after the burial. Arrangements have been entrusted to the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Meta Jane Boutilier 64, North Sydney - It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the death of Meta Jane Boutilier, nee Bradley, age 64, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Meta passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the Northside General Hospital, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Olive (Bradley) Hardy. Meta worked for a period at both National Sea Products in North Sydney and Cara Food Services at the Marine Atlantic Terminal. She loved her summer trips to her trailer in Tarbot. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, North Sydney. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; her daughter, Virginia (Charles) MacDonald, Halifax; and son, Stan Boutilier, North Sydney; very special grandson she raised, David (Rita) Boutilier. Also surviving is her grandson, Kyle Devoe and granddaughter, Isabella MacDonald and great-grandson, Dustin Steele; her sister, Robina (Dennis) Jessome, Ontario; and brothers, Brian (Marie) Hardy, North Sydney, Gordie (Lori) Hardy, Dartmouth, Jimmy (Patti) Hardy, Ontario. Besides her parents, she was predeceased a brother, Walter Bradley. Special thanks to Diane Boutilier, Wanda Ford, friends and family for their care, kindness and support, and the staff at both Cape Breton Regional and the Northside General hospitals. There will be no visitation by her request. A funeral mass for Meta will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 26 at St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Angus Nicholson 1939-2008 - We, the family of Angus Frederick Nicholson 'Gus', regret to announce his passing on Friday, July 18, 2008, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Florence, Cape Breton, N.S., he was residing in Kitchener, Ont., for many years. He was the beloved son of the late Alexander H. and Violet Nicholson of Florence, Cape Breton, N.S. Remembered by his six children, William and Deborah (Joseph), Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, N.S., Michael, Edward and Alexander (Sara) of Western Canada, and James, Elora, Ont. Also remembered by and his five grandchildren. Also living to mourn his loss is one brother, Woodbury 'Nick' Nicholson; sisters, Mary Griffen (Steve), Barbara Nicholson (John L. Reid) and Sharon (Kathleen) Steenhuis, all of Kitchener, Ont. Gus was predeceased by his parents, a daughter in infancy and two sisters, Janet and Colleen. Resting at Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel, Kitchener, Ont. (519-742-4481). Cremation had taken place with a private family service to follow in Cape Breton. Special thanks to Dr. David Stevens, Dr. Hussien, the ICU staff at Grand River Hospital and the 6th floor staff at both Grand River and St. Mary's hospitals. Donations to a charity of your choice can be made as expressions of sympathy. Safe in the arms of Jesus ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 (Nick) MacNeil. Dan will be sadly missed by his daughters, April (Brendan) Glass, Leanne (Jason) MacNeil, Linda MacNeil and granddaughter, Ada Danielle Glass; sisters, Florence Chang, Glace Bay, and Charlene (Bill) Houlihan, Halifax; and many nieces and nephews. Daniel will be lovingly missed by his long time 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 heats and thoughts, Dan the drummer is in Heaven. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Campbell Collins 90, Dominion/Middleton, N.Y. - Mary C. Collins, 90, died on Tuesday, July 22 in Middletown, N.Y. The daughter of the late John and Elizabeth MacDonald Campbell, she was born on Dec. 31, 1917, in Dominion, N.S. On April 12, 1959, she married Angus D. Collins of S.W. Margaree. She is survived by her husband, Angus as well as many nieces and nephews in both the United States and Canada. Visitation hours are from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today (July 24, 2008) at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown, N.Y., 10940. Funeral mass will be held at 10:45 a.m., Friday, July 25 at St. Andrew of Avellino, Northern Boulevard, Queens, N.Y. Burial will follow in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery in Flushing. www.applebee-mcphillips.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mark Charles Williston 51, Dartmouth - Mark Charles Williston, 51, of Dartmouth, N.S., passed away July 22, 2008, at QEII VG Site. Born in Chatham, N.B., he was the son of Carmen and the late Renée (VanMarsenille) Williston and stepmother, Nellie (Waye) Williston. Mark graduated from James M. Hill Memorial High School, Chatham in 1976 from where he started his electrical training and then continued to apprentice under local electricians to obtain his licence. Along with his cousin Kerry Williston, they travelled to Calgary on their motorcycles where Mark apprenticed and received his industrial electrical certification as well as his inter provincial licence. Mark returned to Nova Scotia in 1984 where he obtained employment with MT&T (Aliant) as a cable splicer. One of the things Mark loved was being outdoors where he enjoyed camping and fishing. Other than his family, Mark's biggest passion was computer programming in which he was self taught. His innate sense of curiosity enabled him to completely understand the inner working of any computer system. He was highly regarded by his peers at both his work and in the computer programming community. Survived by his wife, Wanda (Wojcik); daughter, Victoria, son, Kyle, both at home; his siblings, Lynn (Roger) Trueman, Tamworth, Ont.; Steven, Bridgewater, Wendy (Roger McKinnon) Williston, Nanaimo, B.C., Sandra (Bruce) Barnes, Navan, Ont.; as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his grandparents, Helen and Alex Williston, Robert and Ada Waye, Camille and Jeanne D'arc VanMarsenille. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth from where a memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday. Reception to follow in the funeral home with burial to take place in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palliative Care Unit, 7A, VG Site of the Cancer Research Centre at the QEII. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Joseph G. Collins - Joseph G. Collins, 77, of ProTem Health Services and formerly of Dickson Boulevard, Moncton, N.B., with his family at his side, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday morning, July 23, 2008. Born in Placentia, N.L., he was the son of the late Reginald and Mary (Hopkins) Collins. Joe was retired from Marine Atlantic (Systems Analyst) and attended Holy Family Roman Catholic Church. He was a life member of Holy Family Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Member Msgr. Roy MacDonald Assembly. He was a former usher, Eucharistic minister, lector, sacristan, altar server and parish manager; former scout and cub leader; past district commissioner of Keltic District (Nova Scotia); former member of St. Pat's Family Centre board of directors and he was a former volunteer with many organizations in the local community. Joe will be sadly missed by his daughters, Gail Collins, Dartmouth, N.S., Carolyn Jessome (Derek), Lower Sackville, N.S.; sons, David (Catherine), Sydney Mines, N.S., Gerard (Suzanne), Moncton, N.B., Chris (Judy), Sherwood Park, Alta., Raymond (Michelle), Moncton, N.B.; grandchildren, Jonathan, Michael, Matthew, Christopher, Gail, Sean, Patrick, Meaghan, Daniel, Katelyn; great-granddaughter, Saoirse; sisters, Alice Cooper, St. John's, N.L., Rosemarie Mullins (Peter), Placentia, N.L.; brothers, Raymond (Patricia), William (Loretta), both of Placentia, N.L.; sisters-in-law, Anne Collins, Corner Brook, N.L., Theresa Collins, Placentia, N.L.; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Collins (1996), sisters, Adelaide, Molly, brothers, Alexander, Austin, Eugene, Reginald. Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Rd., Moncton, N.B. (506-858-1995) is today (Thursday, July 26), 7-9 p.m. and Friday, July 26, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers and sharing of memories, Friday, 8:30 p.m. Funeral mass, Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Saturday, July 26, 2008, 10 a.m., Rev. Phil Mulligan officiating. Reception following the mass. Interment, Alderwood Cemetery, Riverview, N.B. In Joe's memory, donations to NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.fergusonknowlesfh.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Annabel McDonald - Funeral services for the late Annabel McDonald, 31 Celtic Dr., Inverness, N.S., who passed away on May 17, 2008, will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Zion United Church Hall, Gabarus lake, Cape Breton, N.S. Luncheon to follow in the hall. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Dear List, I am looking for Marguerite (Micki) MacArthur nee McIntyre. She is the daughter of the late Rosa/e (nee Ragger) and Ignatius McIntyre. During 2001-2002, she had the email address micki@syd.eastlink.ca which is no longer valid. If anyone knows of her, would they kindly ask her to contact me offlist. Thank you in advance. Regards, Margaret

I just heard that Paul douglas Rehberg s/o Leo Rehberg who was s/o Peter Rehberg and Mary Bona just died of AL desease. He was abt 50 years old. I looked for the obituary but could not find one. Anyone who could help -your help would be appreciated. Julie Cote

Cape Breton Deaths July 23, 2008 Wednesday Roberta 'Bobbi' Ashley 50, Sydney - Roberta Lynn 'Bobbi' Ashley, 50, Union Street, Sydney, passed away Monday, July 21, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of Glenda (Edwards) Drover and the late Robert Drover. Bobbi was employed as the manager of the drapery department at Fabricville, Sydney. Surviving are her husband, Perry; daughter, Julie (Paul Smith), Clarenville, N.L.; son, Benjamin (Kelly Peach), Halifax; mother, Glenda Drover, Sunnyside, N.L.; and brother, Derek, Halifax. Besides her father, Bobbi was predeceased by her brother, Scott. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Church of Christ the King at 2 p.m., Friday, July 25 with Rev. Fred Rhymes officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Leanne Kristen Tipert Sydney River/Vancouver - With very heavy hearts the family of Leanne Kristen Tipert announce her sudden passing. After a very short but difficult battle with cancer, Leanne bravely left this world peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Monday, July 21, 2008. It is impossible to summarize who Leanne was in just a few paragraphs, as the imprint she has left on the souls she loved most is immeasurable. Leanne will be remembered by her family and friends as a vivacious person who always had a care and concern for those whom she was close to. Born in Moncton, N.B., Leanne moved to Sydney River, N.S., where she spent her formative years. Leanne graduated from Riverview High School and later from the University College of Cape Breton with a diploma in hospitality. Leanne moved to B.C. to pursue her career and eventually settled into the company of Delta Hotels. She worked at the properties in Whistler, Sun Peaks and finally Vancouver Airport where she was director of conference services. Leanne is survived by her parents, Wayne and Carolyn Tipert, Sydney River; sister, Kimberley Russell (Dean), niece, Madelyn and nephew, Jackson, all residing in Kamloops, B.C.; and grandmother, Phyllis MacKay, Yarmouth, N.S. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Joshua and Effie Tipert and maternal grandfather, Edward King MacKay. A wine and cheese reception in celebration of Leanne's life will be held at the Delta Sydney Hotel, Sydney, N.S., Friday, July 25, 2008, between the hours of 5-9 p.m. Mementoes of remembrance are welcome. A family memorial is scheduled to be held in Leanne's final resting place in Lockeport, N.S. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorials be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit. Memorials may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pauline Theresa Camp (Christian) - Pauline Theresa Camp (Christian) passed away peacefully in her sleep in her new home in Annandale in Wolfville. She died Sunday morning, July 20, 2008, feeling loved and cared for by family and friends. She was born May 19, 1931, in Halifax, N.S. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, William Evans Camp and beautiful daughter, Elizabeth Jean Mary (Betty) Smith. She was also predeceased by her parents, William 'Roy' Christian and mother Elizabeth 'Lillian' Morrow, brother, Morris Graham Christian and sister, Pauline Mary. Pauline grew up in White's Lake where her father owned the Texaco gas station, a community gathering place. She met her husband, William at that gas station when he asked her out for dinner. She was 17 and as she tells it, she wasn't letting him get away. They married Jan. 30, 1951. She raised four children, Elizabeth Jean Mary (Betty) Smith, husband Gary; granddaughters, (Tabitha) and Roger Wagg; great granddaughters, Alyssa and Kayla; grandaughter, Amanda Smith; great-grandson, Brayden, (Terrence Bay); son, William Evans Camp (Billy), wife Wendy and granddaughters, LoriAnne and Victoria (White's Lake); daughter, Bev, husband James Roy; granddaughters, Jessica and Laura (Canning); son, Barry Arthur James, wife Christine and grandsons, Kevin and Ryan (New Glasgow). She is also survived by her sister, Jean, husband, Cyril Welsh and their children, Cyril, Roy and Pam. They moved to Cape Breton when Bill took a job as a seamanship instructor at the Canadian Coast Guard College. While in Cape Breton, Pauline took a nursing course at Spring Garden Villa in Sydney and graduated. She worked 12 years at the nursing home and did private duty in homes and hospitals. She loved taking care of people, a gift she passed on to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity, sense of humour and her love for her family and friends. Her one hope for all her grandchildren is to get an education and achieve the goals they set for themselves and follow through on them. This is her one wish in life and they all are working hard to achieve that goal for their Nanny and Poppy. Visitation will be held at Atlantic Funeral Homes, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, from 2-4 and 7-8 p.m., Wednesday. A chapel service will be held at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to jbroy@xcountry.tv. Family Flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in her memory. "To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die." ~ Thomas Campbell Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Darlene Parsons Russell 49, North Sydney - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Darlene Parsons Russell of North Sydney. After a courageous battle with heart disease, she left us suddenly on Sunday, July 20, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Hawley) Parsons. She leaves behind her husband and best friend, Hartley Lafosse; daughters, Sherry (Arthur), Alison and Amanda (Ryan); granddaughter, Haley; brothers, Doug (Sharon) Parsons, Wayne (Sandy) Parsons, Carl Parsons, Tim (Liz) Parsons, Cecil (Jean) Parsons, Joe (Cecilia) Parsons; sisters, Donna (Greg) Podetz, Violet Haycox, Valerie (Jerry Hines), Phyllis (Harry) Yurczyszyn; sister-in-law, Donna (Bill) Carroll; brothers-in-law, Dave (Elizabeth) Lafosse and George Lafosse; many nieces and nephews and close friends. She was predeceased by her sisters, Alice, Bertha, Marie and mother and father-in-law, Lucy and Hartley Lafosse. We would like to send a sincere thank you to the nurses and doctors of the Halifax Infirmary who helped Darlene along the way. Visitation for Darlene will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Thursday, July 24 in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, July 25 at St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. Lend your voices only to sounds of freedom No longer lend your strength to that which you wish to be free from Fill your lives with love and bravery and you shall lead A life uncommon MomŠ.don't be afraid, we will see you again someday. We love you so much! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ivan Addison Grant - Mr. Ivan Addison Grant of Camrose, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008, at the age of 71 years. Ivan is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Ardith; two daughters, Debora (Gordon), Ft. Saskatchewan, and Wendy (Dr. Mario), Edmonton; 10 grandchildren, Siobhan (Don), Julia (Steve), Anthony (Jodi), David (fiancée Meghan), Adrian (Ramona), Krystal, Gavin, Kieran, Braden and Tyson and three great-grandchildren, Tyla, Landon and Ryland. Ivan is also survived by his three brothers, Aubrey (Mary), Toronto, Ken (Gerri), Brampton, Ont., and David (Ruth), Point Edward, N.S. Ivan was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Margaret and his sister, Avril. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2008, from the Burgar Memorial Chapel (4817-51 Ave.) in Camrose with Rev. Brian Hunter (St. Mary's Hospital Pastoral Care) officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Parkinson's Society, the Alzheimer Society, or to the charity of your choice. Burgar Funeral Home, Camrose, in care of arrangements (780) 672-2121. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Elizabeth Jean Davies 91, Sydney/Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing or Elizabeth Jean Davies, 91, of Harbourview Enhanced Care, formerly of Glace Bay, on July 22, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Victoria, Nfld., she was the daughter of Edward and Bess (Butt) Clark. Elizabeth was employed at the Seaview Manor. She was an active member of Warden United Church, the Ladies Guild and UCW. She was also an active member of Cullum LOBA Lodge and also a Past Mistress. Elizabeth is survived by two sons, Robert (Dorothy), James (Martha); daughter-in-law Myrna; one sister, Frances; two brothers, Harold and Lorne; and also by six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and aunt, Beatie MacDonald, New Waterford. Elizabeth is predeceased by her husband, Charles, son, Fred, sisters, Mary, Doris and Viola, brothers, Fred, Marcilln and Jim, great grandsons, Matthew James and Douglas and great-granddaughter, Emily. Visitation for the late Elizabeth Jean Davies will be held Wednesday, July 23, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home & Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520. Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 24, 2008, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Martha MacDonald officiating. Burial to take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Glace Bay-Sydney Highway. Donations in Elizabeth's memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arthur Bonaparte - Arthur Bonaparte peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 16, surrounded by his loving family. Arthur Bonaparte, in his 58th year, was the loving husband and best friend of Deborah James; loving father of Matthew Bonaparte; cherished grandfather of Codi; dear brother of Seward Bonaparte, Jackie Bonaparte, Louis Bonaparte, Cassie Mullins, Christine Alexander, Jennifer Barber, Agnes Wilkinson, Nancy Bonaparte, Mary Campbell and Marion MacDonald and the dear son-in-law of Patricia and Darcy Dutton. Arthur was predeceased by his parents, John and Catherine Bonaparte and brother, Ronnie. Arrangements entrusted to Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Guelph, Ont. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family (cards are available at the funeral home, 519-821-5077) or send condolences at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Leo Hubert Chiasson - The family and friends of Leo Hubert (Leo Mosie) Chiasson, Margaree Forks, mourn his death which occurred July 21, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney. Born on Dec. 29, 1925, in Margaree Forks, he was a son of the late Marie Ann (Doucet) and Mose Frederick Chiasson. With the exception of a few years in the 1950s working in Quebec and Ontario, he lived most of his life on the family farm, "sur la butte a Mosie," in Margaree Forks where he welcomed brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and their friends who were always visiting from near and far. Over the years, he worked with his father and brother, Gerard, fishing gaspereaux and farming beef cattle. He worked for Eastern Dairy, East Margaree Credit Union, the Margaree Volunteer Fire Department and Scotsburn Dairy. He was an active member of St. Michael's Catholic parish community in East Margaree, tending to the weekly parish bingo. He was a pivotal organizer of the Margaree Summer Festival during the 1970s and 1980s. After retiring, he continued farming until the fall of 2004, just before his 80th birthday. Leo Mosie was a man of deep Christian faith who remained open to the many societal changes he witnessed during his lifetime. Blessed with a remarkable memory, he enjoyed quoting historical facts and discussing current events. His generosity and commitment to family and community touched many lives and generations. He will be greatly missed. Leo is survived by brothers, Ephrem (Denise), LaBaie, QC, Lawrence (Marcel), Jonquiere, QC, Emile (Maggie), Thunder Bay; sisters, Regina Doucet, Inverness, Antoinette, CSM, Bethany, Antigonish, Elizabeth (Louis) Lunny, Brantford, Ont., Pauline (Joe) MacKinnon, Antigonish, Yvonne (Bernard) LeVert, Sydney; brother-in-law, Henry LaCroix; sister-in-law, Imelda Chiasson; 52 nieces and nephews; several grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, Alcide, Isidore, Gabriel (in infancy), Gerard, three sisters, Rita Chiasson, Margaret Connors, Bertha LaCroix, niece, Rose Marie Chiasson (in infancy) and nephew, Paul Connors. Visitation will take place from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Thursday, July 24 at St. Michael's parish hall, East Margaree. Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 25 at St. Michael Church, East Margaree, with Fr. Jim MacDonald officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. The family requests family flowers only. Donations in Leo's memory may be made to the Margaree Volunteer Fire Department or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd. Condolences to the family may be sent to cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

I cannot get on line to the St. Peter's Catholic Church records. Is there another link to it or is it gone? Julie Cote

Mary and William Almon are both buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery, McLeod's Rd., Glace Bay Almon, MaryJane nee: Howley age 49 of East Slope died 1929, June 26 , widow of William Almon, died at St. Joseph's Hospital AlmonWilliam b.1872, age 73 of Glace Bay died 1946 Oct. 8 Obit Sydney Post Record 9 Oct. 1946 pg.3 Maureen

Thank you for responding, Maureen. Do you have any further information on this couple? Do you know the name of their children? I have found an obit for William listing 4 sons and 7 daughters. The daughter's names, however, are all their husband's names, no given names. DECEDENT: William Almon SURNAMES: ALMON, BROWN, DOUGLAS, GIBSON, HALL, MACPHAIL, ROBINSON, SMITH Published in The Glace Bay Gazette on Thursday, October 10, 1946 Submitted by Maureen McNeil - The death of William Almon 251 McKay's Corner occurred early this morning at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was 73 years of age and had been ill for the past two weeks. He is survived by four sons, William J.; John D.; and Alex, all of McKay's Corner, Ernest, Reserve and seven daughters, Mrs. Clifford Gibson, Mass.; Mrs. Clarie Douglas of North Sydney; Mrs. Thomas Hall, Sydney Mines; Mrs. William Smith, Reserve; Mrs. Alex MacPhail, Glace Bay; Mrs. Erwin Brown, McKay's Corner and Mrs. Thomas Robinson, McKay's Corner. Funeral arrangements have not been completed pending the arrival of Mrs. Gibson from the USA. and will be announced later. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Betty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maureen McNeil" <ed.mcneil@ns.sympatico.ca> To: "C.B. List" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 10:15 PM Subject: [NS-CB] Almon > Mary and William Almon are both buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery, McLeod's > Rd., Glace Bay > > Almon, MaryJane nee: Howley age 49 of East Slope died 1929, June 26 , > widow > of William Almon, died at St. Joseph's Hospital > AlmonWilliam b.1872, age 73 of Glace Bay died 1946 Oct. 8 Obit Sydney > Post > Record 9 Oct. 1946 pg.3 > > Maureen > > > ------------------------------- > 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

All Call Iona Home is not on-line. You can buy it however. Vince ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty Almon Felhaber" <bettena@sympatico.ca> To: "Vince MacNeil" <vs.macneil@ns.sympatico.ca>; "Charlene McKenzie" <cfraser@accesscable.net> Cc: "*Cape Breton list" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 10:46 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] William Almon and Mary Jane Howley > Thank you to all who helped with this find. > > Charlene, you have found the correct William. Looks like his wife's death > registration is also listed on NSARM as Mrs. William Almon. > > Vince, you have given me information on that family which I did not have. > Can you give me a website for All Call Iona Home? > > Thanks again. > > Betty > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Vince MacNeil" <vs.macneil@ns.sympatico.ca> > To: "Charlene McKenzie" <cfraser@accesscable.net>; "Betty Almon Felhaber" > <bettena@sympatico.ca> > Cc: "*Cape Breton list" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 9:17 PM > Subject: Re: [NS-CB] William Almon and Mary Jane Howley > > >> Hello there, >> I can add to this as well. Somebody on here may have more detailed >> information for you. Jane MacLean's family can be found in All Call Iona >> Home. These MacLeans were from Barra. There is some debate as to the >> name of his wife. >> >> Vince MacNeil >> >> Name: Baptiste Almon >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> Birth: abt 1832 >> >> Father: Baptiste Almon >> >> Mother: Jane MacLean (~1801-) >> >> Spouse: Mary Ann Morrison >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> Birth: abt 1835 >> >> >> >> Children: >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> 1 M: Michael Almon >> >> Birth: abt 1868 >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> 2 M: Daniel Almon >> >> Birth: abt 1870 >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> 3 M: Baptiste Almon >> >> Birth: abt 1872 >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> 4 M: William Almon >> >> Birth: abt 1874 >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> 5 M: John Almon >> >> Birth: abt 1877 >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> 6 M: Simon Feliz Almon >> >> Birth: abt 1879 >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> Last Modified: 24 Aug 2006 >> >> Created: 21 Jul 2008 >> >> >> >> Name: Baptiste Almon >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> Marriage: abt 1830 Cape Breton, Nova Scotia >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> Spouse: Jane MacLean >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> Birth: abt 1801 >> >> Father: Lachlan Jr. MacLean ~1844) >> >> Mother: Catherine 'Mary' >> >> >> >> Children: >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> 1 M: Baptiste Almon >> >> Birth: abt 1832 >> >> Spouse: Mary Ann Morrison >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> 2 F: Mary Almon >> >> Birth: 1835 >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> 3 M: Simon Almon >> >> Birth: 1838 >> >> Spouse: Jessie MacDonald >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> 4 M: Lewis Almon >> >> Birth: 1844 >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> 5 M: Michael Almon >> >> Birth: 1846 >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> 6 M: Alexander "Sandy" Almon >> >> Birth: 1850 >> >> Spouse: Johanna Merrit >> >> Spouse: Annie O'Handley >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> 7 M: Lauchlin Almon >> >> Birth: 1850 >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> 8 M: Peter Almon >> >> Birth: 1852 >> >> Spouse: Catherine MacKinnon >> >> Marriage: abt 1883 >> >> >> >> >> >> Notes for Jane MacLean >> >> Lived in George's River. >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> Last Modified: 24 Aug 2006 >> >> Created: 21 Jul 2008 >> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Charlene McKenzie" <cfraser@accesscable.net> >> To: "Betty Almon Felhaber" <bettena@sympatico.ca> >> Cc: "*Cape Breton list" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 9:47 PM >> Subject: Re: [NS-CB] William Almon and Mary Jane Howley >> >> >>>I just checked the death records in NSARM and found the death of >>> William Almon husband of Mary Jane (can't read last name). William >>> Almon was born Oct 6, 1873 at George's River and died Oct 9, 1946 at >>> St. Joseph's Hospital, Glace Bay of coronary thrombosis. His residence >>> was MacKay's Corner, Glace Bay. His parents were given as Baptiste >>> Almon and Mary Ann Morrison. The informant was William Almon, his son. >>> >>> >>> >>> married at St. Joseph's in North Sydney 1861/11/12 Baptiste >>> Almond, s/o the late Baptiste Almond, & Jane Mclean, to Mary Ann >>> Morrison, d/o Murdoch Morrison and Catherine McKinnon. witnesses: >>> Mckinnon, Alan & Jane Almond & Murdoch Morrison >>> >>> Charlene >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 21-Jul-08, at 4:56 PM, Betty Almon Felhaber wrote: >>> >>>> I am looking for the parents and grandparents of William Almon who >>>> married >>>> Mary Jane Howley. Their son, John Baptiste Almon married Mary >>>> MacDonald 12 May 1931. John Baptiste was born about 1909. >>>> >>>> Any help would be appreciated. >>>> >>>> Betty Almon Felhaber >>>> >>>> ------------------------------- >>>> 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 >> > >

Hello there, I can add to this as well. Somebody on here may have more detailed information for you. Jane MacLean's family can be found in All Call Iona Home. These MacLeans were from Barra. There is some debate as to the name of his wife. Vince MacNeil Name: Baptiste Almon ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1832 Father: Baptiste Almon Mother: Jane MacLean (~1801-) Spouse: Mary Ann Morrison ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1835 Children: ---------------------------------------- 1 M: Michael Almon Birth: abt 1868 ---------------------------------------- 2 M: Daniel Almon Birth: abt 1870 ---------------------------------------- 3 M: Baptiste Almon Birth: abt 1872 ---------------------------------------- 4 M: William Almon Birth: abt 1874 ---------------------------------------- 5 M: John Almon Birth: abt 1877 ---------------------------------------- 6 M: Simon Feliz Almon Birth: abt 1879 ---------------------------------------- Last Modified: 24 Aug 2006 Created: 21 Jul 2008 Name: Baptiste Almon ---------------------------------------- Marriage: abt 1830 Cape Breton, Nova Scotia ---------------------------------------- Spouse: Jane MacLean ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1801 Father: Lachlan Jr. MacLean ~1844) Mother: Catherine 'Mary' Children: ---------------------------------------- 1 M: Baptiste Almon Birth: abt 1832 Spouse: Mary Ann Morrison ---------------------------------------- 2 F: Mary Almon Birth: 1835 ---------------------------------------- 3 M: Simon Almon Birth: 1838 Spouse: Jessie MacDonald ---------------------------------------- 4 M: Lewis Almon Birth: 1844 ---------------------------------------- 5 M: Michael Almon Birth: 1846 ---------------------------------------- 6 M: Alexander "Sandy" Almon Birth: 1850 Spouse: Johanna Merrit Spouse: Annie O'Handley ---------------------------------------- 7 M: Lauchlin Almon Birth: 1850 ---------------------------------------- 8 M: Peter Almon Birth: 1852 Spouse: Catherine MacKinnon Marriage: abt 1883 Notes for Jane MacLean Lived in George's River. ---------------------------------------- Last Modified: 24 Aug 2006 Created: 21 Jul 2008 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlene McKenzie" <cfraser@accesscable.net> To: "Betty Almon Felhaber" <bettena@sympatico.ca> Cc: "*Cape Breton list" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 9:47 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] William Almon and Mary Jane Howley >I just checked the death records in NSARM and found the death of > William Almon husband of Mary Jane (can't read last name). William > Almon was born Oct 6, 1873 at George's River and died Oct 9, 1946 at > St. Joseph's Hospital, Glace Bay of coronary thrombosis. His residence > was MacKay's Corner, Glace Bay. His parents were given as Baptiste > Almon and Mary Ann Morrison. The informant was William Almon, his son. > > > > married at St. Joseph's in North Sydney 1861/11/12 Baptiste > Almond, s/o the late Baptiste Almond, & Jane Mclean, to Mary Ann > Morrison, d/o Murdoch Morrison and Catherine McKinnon. witnesses: > Mckinnon, Alan & Jane Almond & Murdoch Morrison > > Charlene > > > > > > > > > > On 21-Jul-08, at 4:56 PM, Betty Almon Felhaber wrote: > >> I am looking for the parents and grandparents of William Almon who >> married >> Mary Jane Howley. Their son, John Baptiste Almon married Mary >> MacDonald 12 May 1931. John Baptiste was born about 1909. >> >> Any help would be appreciated. >> >> Betty Almon Felhaber >> >> ------------------------------- >> 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

I just checked the death records in NSARM and found the death of William Almon husband of Mary Jane (can't read last name). William Almon was born Oct 6, 1873 at George's River and died Oct 9, 1946 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Glace Bay of coronary thrombosis. His residence was MacKay's Corner, Glace Bay. His parents were given as Baptiste Almon and Mary Ann Morrison. The informant was William Almon, his son. married at St. Joseph's in North Sydney 1861/11/12 Baptiste Almond, s/o the late Baptiste Almond, & Jane Mclean, to Mary Ann Morrison, d/o Murdoch Morrison and Catherine McKinnon. witnesses: Mckinnon, Alan & Jane Almond & Murdoch Morrison Charlene On 21-Jul-08, at 4:56 PM, Betty Almon Felhaber wrote: > I am looking for the parents and grandparents of William Almon who > married > Mary Jane Howley. Their son, John Baptiste Almon married Mary > MacDonald 12 May 1931. John Baptiste was born about 1909. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > Betty Almon Felhaber > > ------------------------------- > 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

Thank you to all who helped with this find. Charlene, you have found the correct William. Looks like his wife's death registration is also listed on NSARM as Mrs. William Almon. Vince, you have given me information on that family which I did not have. Can you give me a website for All Call Iona Home? Thanks again. Betty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vince MacNeil" <vs.macneil@ns.sympatico.ca> To: "Charlene McKenzie" <cfraser@accesscable.net>; "Betty Almon Felhaber" <bettena@sympatico.ca> Cc: "*Cape Breton list" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 9:17 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] William Almon and Mary Jane Howley > Hello there, > I can add to this as well. Somebody on here may have more detailed > information for you. Jane MacLean's family can be found in All Call Iona > Home. These MacLeans were from Barra. There is some debate as to the name > of his wife. > > Vince MacNeil > > Name: Baptiste Almon > > ---------------------------------------- > > Birth: abt 1832 > > Father: Baptiste Almon > > Mother: Jane MacLean (~1801-) > > Spouse: Mary Ann Morrison > > ---------------------------------------- > > Birth: abt 1835 > > > > Children: > > ---------------------------------------- > > 1 M: Michael Almon > > Birth: abt 1868 > > ---------------------------------------- > > 2 M: Daniel Almon > > Birth: abt 1870 > > ---------------------------------------- > > 3 M: Baptiste Almon > > Birth: abt 1872 > > ---------------------------------------- > > 4 M: William Almon > > Birth: abt 1874 > > ---------------------------------------- > > 5 M: John Almon > > Birth: abt 1877 > > ---------------------------------------- > > 6 M: Simon Feliz Almon > > Birth: abt 1879 > > > > ---------------------------------------- > > Last Modified: 24 Aug 2006 > > Created: 21 Jul 2008 > > > > Name: Baptiste Almon > > ---------------------------------------- > > Marriage: abt 1830 Cape Breton, Nova Scotia > > ---------------------------------------- > > Spouse: Jane MacLean > > ---------------------------------------- > > Birth: abt 1801 > > Father: Lachlan Jr. MacLean ~1844) > > Mother: Catherine 'Mary' > > > > Children: > > ---------------------------------------- > > 1 M: Baptiste Almon > > Birth: abt 1832 > > Spouse: Mary Ann Morrison > > ---------------------------------------- > > 2 F: Mary Almon > > Birth: 1835 > > ---------------------------------------- > > 3 M: Simon Almon > > Birth: 1838 > > Spouse: Jessie MacDonald > > ---------------------------------------- > > 4 M: Lewis Almon > > Birth: 1844 > > ---------------------------------------- > > 5 M: Michael Almon > > Birth: 1846 > > ---------------------------------------- > > 6 M: Alexander "Sandy" Almon > > Birth: 1850 > > Spouse: Johanna Merrit > > Spouse: Annie O'Handley > > ---------------------------------------- > > 7 M: Lauchlin Almon > > Birth: 1850 > > ---------------------------------------- > > 8 M: Peter Almon > > Birth: 1852 > > Spouse: Catherine MacKinnon > > Marriage: abt 1883 > > > > > > Notes for Jane MacLean > > Lived in George's River. > > > > ---------------------------------------- > > Last Modified: 24 Aug 2006 > > Created: 21 Jul 2008 > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Charlene McKenzie" <cfraser@accesscable.net> > To: "Betty Almon Felhaber" <bettena@sympatico.ca> > Cc: "*Cape Breton list" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 9:47 PM > Subject: Re: [NS-CB] William Almon and Mary Jane Howley > > >>I just checked the death records in NSARM and found the death of >> William Almon husband of Mary Jane (can't read last name). William >> Almon was born Oct 6, 1873 at George's River and died Oct 9, 1946 at >> St. Joseph's Hospital, Glace Bay of coronary thrombosis. His residence >> was MacKay's Corner, Glace Bay. His parents were given as Baptiste >> Almon and Mary Ann Morrison. The informant was William Almon, his son. >> >> >> >> married at St. Joseph's in North Sydney 1861/11/12 Baptiste >> Almond, s/o the late Baptiste Almond, & Jane Mclean, to Mary Ann >> Morrison, d/o Murdoch Morrison and Catherine McKinnon. witnesses: >> Mckinnon, Alan & Jane Almond & Murdoch Morrison >> >> Charlene >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On 21-Jul-08, at 4:56 PM, Betty Almon Felhaber wrote: >> >>> I am looking for the parents and grandparents of William Almon who >>> married >>> Mary Jane Howley. Their son, John Baptiste Almon married Mary >>> MacDonald 12 May 1931. John Baptiste was born about 1909. >>> >>> Any help would be appreciated. >>> >>> Betty Almon Felhaber >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> 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 >

Cape Breton Deaths July 22, 2008 Tuesday John Francis 'Frank' LeBlanc Edmonton, Alta./Glace Bay Aug. 1, 1933-July 7, 2008 - John Francis 'Frank' LeBlanc formerly of Passchendaele, Glace Bay, passed away in Edmonton, Alta., Monday, July 7, 2008, at the age of 74. Born in Dummaglas, Pictou County, N.S., Frank was the son of Joe LeBlanc and Ethel (Poirier) LeBlanc of Peel Street, Passchendaele, Glace Bay. As young altar servers, Frank and his twin brother, Danny, were often asked to serve at weddings because the bride and groom thought it would be a nice touch to have twins serve at their wedding mass. Very few people outside the family could tell them apart. Frank suffered for several years with Alzheimers. He is survived by his children, Michael (wife, Debi Henderson, son Jared), Lethbridge, Alta., Douglas (wife, Grace Tamminga, children Kayli Brianne, MacKenzie Douglas and Anthony Francis Willem), Plano, Tex., Carmella (husband Gord Gerlach, son Daniel Francis 'Danny'), St. Albert, Alta., Denise (husband Bernie Budney, daughter, Kristin), St. Albert, Alta., and Len (wife, Nikki Bodez, children Marc-Rene and Troy-Thomas), Morinville, Alta. Frank is also survived by brothers, Arthur, Edmonton, Alta., Bernie (Elaine), Abbotsford, B.C., and David, Dartmouth, N.S.; sisters, Jean Doris, Cheticamp, N.S., Anna (Clifford Detcheverry), Glace Bay, as well as foster sister, Doreen (Arsenault) MacManus, Antigonish. Frank was predeceased by his wife, Betty (Tobin) LeBlanc (April 5, 2003), his parents, Joe LeBlanc (Dec. 10, 1978) and Ethel (Poirier) LeBlanc (Jan. 25, 1996), brothers Wilfred (June 5, 1993), Leo (Oct. 31, 1970), Daniel George (Feb. 4, 1932), Danny (Nov. 10, 1995) and his sister, Sr. Carmella LeBlanc (Oct. 31, 1995). Funeral took place in St. Albert R.C. Church, Friday, July 11, 2008, at 11 a.m., officiated by Rev. Mike McCaffrey, good friend of both Frank and Betty. Burial was in St. Albert Church Cemetery, where Frank was buried next to his wife. A piper played Amazing Grace as everyone reached the grave site. Lunch was served after the funeral service in the St. Albert Church hall. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org