Hi Julie, Almon is a French name common in the Little Bras d'Or area. It has been found as Almon=Almond=Almong=Allemand. Louis L'Allemond was born ca 1768 in France. He was the son of Jean- Michel L'Allemond and Henriette-Julienne Caplain. He settled at George's River near Little Bras d'Or and married Francoise Jessome. They probably met in Miquelon. Charlene On 21-Jul-08, at 5:47 PM, Julie Cote wrote: > Could Almon be a variation of a French name? No one names their > children > Jean Baptiste except the French as far as I know. > Found them in the 1881 census and listed as French and they are the > only > family listed in Nova Scotia with this name. > Ball's Creek, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia > > Household: > > Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace > Occupation > Religion > Baptiste ALMOND M Male French 50 Nova Scotia Farmer > Roman Catholic > Mary Ann ALMOND M Female French 46 Nova Scotia > Roman > Catholic > Murdock ALMOND Male French 17 Nova Scotia Farmer > Son > Roman Catholic > Margret ALMOND Female French 15 Nova Scotia > Roman > Catholic > Micheal ALMOND Male French 13 Nova Scotia Roman > Catholic > Donald ALMOND Male French 11 Nova Scotia Roman > Catholic > Baptiste ALMOND Male French 9 Nova Scotia Roman > Catholic > William L. ALMOND Male French 7 Nova Scotia > Roman > Catholic > John Joseph BAPTISTE Male French 4 Nova Scotia > Roman > Catholic > Simon P. BAPTISTE Male French 2 Nova Scotia > Roman > Catholic > > > > Only other family in 1881 was listed in Quebec. and they are listed as > Irish. > Dundee, Huntingdon, Quebec > Household: > > Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace > Occupation > Religion > Thomas ALMOND M Male Irish 61 Ireland Farmer > Catholic > Hannah ALMOND M Female Irish 50 Ireland Catholic > Hannah ALMOND Female Irish 21 Q <Quebec> > Catholic > Eunice ALMOND Male Irish 18 Q <Quebec> Farmer Son > Catholic > William ALMOND Male Irish 17 Q <Quebec> Farmer Son > Catholic > Michael ALMOND Male Irish 15 Q <Quebec> Farmer Son > Catholic > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Betty Almon Felhaber" <bettena@sympatico.ca> > To: "*Cape Breton list" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 3:56 PM > Subject: [NS-CB] William Almon and Mary Jane Howley > > >> 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

Betty Almon Felhaber wrote: > I am looking for the parents and grandparents of William Almon who > married Mary Jane Howley. I do not find the marriage of William Almon/d to Mary Jane Howley in the NSHVS at https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com/ > Their son, John Baptiste Almon married Mary MacDonald 12 May 1931. > John Baptiste was born about 1909. This marriage is in NSHVS. William (born Aug 1873) and Mary (born Jun 1876) are in the 1911 Census. Look them up in the 1881 Census at http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=census/search_census.asp or if the url wraps use Tinyurl: http://tinyurl.com/25pq and you find their parents. bob gillis

Name: John Marie Almond Year: 1818 Province: Nova Scotia RESIDENCE: Little Bras Dqr Name: Lewis Almond Year: 1818 Province: Nova Scotia RESIDENCE: Little Bras Dqr Canadian Genealogy Index, 1600s-1900s about Almond Name: Almond Event: Living Year: Abt 1767 Province: Nova Scotia Comments: Family. Loyalists. Source: Bona Arsenault, L'Acadie des Ancetres, Le Conseil de la Vie francaise en Amerique, Universite Laval, Quebec, 1955. Volume/Page: 343 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty Almon Felhaber" <bettena@sympatico.ca> To: "*Cape Breton list" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 3:56 PM Subject: [NS-CB] William Almon and Mary Jane Howley >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

Could Almon be a variation of a French name? No one names their children Jean Baptiste except the French as far as I know. Found them in the 1881 census and listed as French and they are the only family listed in Nova Scotia with this name. Ball's Creek, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Household: Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion Baptiste ALMOND M Male French 50 Nova Scotia Farmer Roman Catholic Mary Ann ALMOND M Female French 46 Nova Scotia Roman Catholic Murdock ALMOND Male French 17 Nova Scotia Farmer Son Roman Catholic Margret ALMOND Female French 15 Nova Scotia Roman Catholic Micheal ALMOND Male French 13 Nova Scotia Roman Catholic Donald ALMOND Male French 11 Nova Scotia Roman Catholic Baptiste ALMOND Male French 9 Nova Scotia Roman Catholic William L. ALMOND Male French 7 Nova Scotia Roman Catholic John Joseph BAPTISTE Male French 4 Nova Scotia Roman Catholic Simon P. BAPTISTE Male French 2 Nova Scotia Roman Catholic Only other family in 1881 was listed in Quebec. and they are listed as Irish. Dundee, Huntingdon, Quebec Household: Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion Thomas ALMOND M Male Irish 61 Ireland Farmer Catholic Hannah ALMOND M Female Irish 50 Ireland Catholic Hannah ALMOND Female Irish 21 Q <Quebec> Catholic Eunice ALMOND Male Irish 18 Q <Quebec> Farmer Son Catholic William ALMOND Male Irish 17 Q <Quebec> Farmer Son Catholic Michael ALMOND Male Irish 15 Q <Quebec> Farmer Son Catholic ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty Almon Felhaber" <bettena@sympatico.ca> To: "*Cape Breton list" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 3:56 PM Subject: [NS-CB] William Almon and Mary Jane Howley >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

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

Cape Breton Deaths July 21, 2008 Monday Anna Philemena Hillier 85, New Waterford - It is with great sadness that we announce Anna (Van Hove) Hillier passed away peacefully Sunday, July 20, 2008, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born Dec. 18, 1922, in Antwerp, Belgium, Anna was the daughter of the late Mathilda (Sleeckx) and Henri Van Hove. She married the late Walter Hillier in Belgium on Jan. 11, 1946. Anna was a loyal member of All Saints Anglican Church. A true lady, she enjoyed life, especially her family, her grandchildren, summers in Mira, her friends and her many adventures with her war bride friends. Anna is survived by her daughter, Lillian (Colin) Donovan; daughter-in-law, Margie (MacIntyre) Hillier; grandchildren, Shawn (Klaire), Ryan (Eva), Conal (Aimee), Leeannem, Gillian, Matthew; and great-grandchild, Cullan; numerous Canadian nieces and nephews and Belgiumm nephews, Henri Van Hove and Thion Eeckels. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Walter, her son, Harry, brothers, Victor and Alfons, sisters, Rosalie, Lean and Margarite. Visitation for Anna will take place Tuesday, July 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at McLellan Brotheres Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, N.S., 862-7500. A funeral service to celebrate Anna's life will be held Wednesday, July 23 at 11 a.m. in All Saints Church with Rev. Stacey LeMoine officiating. Burial will be held in the parish cemetery with a luncheon to follow in the church hall, all are invited. A sincere thank you for the help and kindness given to Anna is extended to the VON, Dr. Farrell and the staff of the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Donations in Anna's memory may be made to All Saints Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Duncan Francis Currie 83, Campbell River, B.C./New Waterford - Duncan Currie, 83, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008, at his home on Plummer Avenue, New Waterford, surrounded by his family. Born in New Waterford, Duncan was the son of the late Duncan Sr. and Mary (Hawley) Currie. He worked for a short time in No. 16 Colliery then moved to Ontario and finally settled in Campbell River, B.C. for many years. While in British Columbia as well as Ontario, Duncan worked at various jobs. One of the last jobs he was employed at was working at the B.C. School Board. Duncan always displayed a strong work ethic. He was described as a quiet man and good listener with an easygoing, kind nature. Duncan was a Third Degree Member of the KOC, Council 5468, Campbell River, B.C. and very active in church affairs. He is survived by his sister, Martha Gillis, New Waterford, whom he was residing with the past few weeks; two brothers, John (Chris), Boston, Gerald, B.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Duncan was predeceased by his wife the former Loretta St. Denie, two sisters, Margaret Boutilier, Mary Murray and two brothers, William and Al. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. The funeral mass is Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Church followed by interment in the parish cemetery. The reception will take place at St. Agnes Parish Hall. As an expression of sympathy for Duncan, donations in his memory may be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care Society. Condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Ellen MacLellan 72, New Waterford - Mary Ellen MacLellan, 72, of Webb Street, New Waterford, passed away Friday, July 18, 2008, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Gaston and Elizabeth (Mason) Lussier. Mary was a member of the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Agnes Church. She was a very kind and compassionate lady who loved to knit, crochet and solve book puzzles. Mary is survived by three daughters, Betty (Pat) Bartlett, Sydney, Florence MacLellan (Roddie), Dominion, and Carol, New Waterford. Also surviving are four sons, David (Jennifer), Dougie (Vilay), Allan (Méta), all in Ontario, Don, at home; and her sister, Carmen Woodland, New Waterford. Mary was grandmother to, April, Heather, Jennifer, Al, Keith, Mason, Mitchell, Ian, Star, Luna, Sky; and three great-grandchildren, Santana, Carrigan and Ross. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Georgina. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Alex MacLellan, one son, Alex Jr., sister, Theresa Brennan and two brothers, Emil 'Butch' and Gaston 'Gum Eye' Lussier. Visitation will take place Monday, July 21 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. The funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 11 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Agnes Church followed by interment in the parish cemetery. All are welcome to join the family for a reception in the parish hall directly across from the church. As an expression of sympathy for Mary, donations in her memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences to the MacLellan family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edith Belle MacLeod 89, Dingwall - Edith Belle MacLeod, 89, of Dingwall and formerly of South Harbour died Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Buchanan Memorial Hospital. Born at Neil's Harbour, she was the daughter of the late Dan J. and Annie (Buchanan) MacDonald. She was a member of Cape North United Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the Hannah MacLeod Unit of the UCW, and operated the Highland Heart Canteen in Dingwall for over 35 years. She is survived by three sons, Walter, Dingwall, Arnold (Clara Fitzgerald), Baddeck, and Neil (Carrol Ann), Dingwall; sisters, Janet Dowling, Pictou, Hectorine MacDougall, Glace Bay; grandchildren, Debbie, Scott, Wally, Dwayne, Tanya, Jonathan, Jonilynn and Krisha; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Jessica, Mitchell, Madeline, Carter, Keegan, Talia, Kori, Gavyn, Joey and Ryan; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John Neilie, her son, Alexander, granddaughter, Melanie, brothers, Donnie B., Munroe and Murdock, sisters, Mary, Evelyn and Jane. The family extends a special thank you to the doctors and nurses of Buchanan Memorial Hospital for the excellent care given to mom. Visitation will be in the Masonic Hall, Cape North, Tuesday after 2 p.m. where funeral services will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m., Rev. Chris Matheson officiating. Burial under the direction of Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home will be in MacPherson Cemetery. As memorials, donations may be made to Buchanan Memorial Hospital, North of Smokey Palliative Care or to the Cancer Society. Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family at fillmoreandwhitman@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jim Wolstenholme - Peacefully passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Jean. Loving father of Cora, Donna and Rob (Lynne). Cherished grandfather of Kurt, Valerie, Lori, Jason, Lori, Brandy and Steven. Proud great grandfather of Kurt, Alexandra, Madison and Evan. Survived by sisters, Freda (Matt) and Hilda (Tom) and brothers, Harry (Vivian) and Earl. Predeceased by sisters, Muriel, Jessie, Mildred, Dorothy, Helen and Gertrude (infancy) and brother, Harold. Jim was the founder and president of Clarke Roller & Rubber Ltd., Persista Polyurethane Products and Britannia Rubber Mfg. Ltd. He was also a co-founder of Ferla-Clarke Rollers Inc. and Brighton Custom Rubber Mfg. Ltd. Visitation will be held at the Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel & Reception Centre, 3164 Ninth Line (Dundas/403) in Oakville, 905-257-8822, on Tuesday, July 22 from 5-8 p.m. A funeral service will take place in the Glen Oaks Chapel on Wednesday, July 23 at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior from 10-11 a.m. Interment Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens, with reception to follow. If desired, donations may be made to Trillium Health Centre Long Term Care. Online condolences available at www.glenoaks.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Larry Mikol - Larry Mikol, 61, died in An Cala Palliative Care Unit Cape Breton Regional Hospital July 18, 2008 after a 14-month struggle with leukemia. A longtime resident of Cape Breton, he and wife, Donna, operated a family farm in North River, raising four children. He worked as a furniture maker, carpenter, trained in silviculture and forest management and was known to close friends as a poet and musician. Friend and mentor to many, Larry was beloved for generosity, humour and wisdom. With his family, he was an active member of the Baddeck Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survived by his wife of 36 years, Donna; children, Jessica (Sean), Gabriel (Rachel), Carmel and Luke (Krisann); granddaughter, Judea; sister, Dina (Ted) Horn; mother-in-law, Laura Entin; sister-in-law, Martha Entin (Chris); many dearly loved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Service Wednesday, July 23, 2 p.m. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 8226 Highway 105, Baddeck. Donations may be sent to An Cala Palliative Care Unit Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Contact Peggy MacDonald 902-567-7846. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jean Bennett MacKeigan 79, Port Hawkesbury - Jean Bennett MacKeigan, 79, Port Hawkesbury, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late John and Agnes (MacDougall) Bennett. Jean was a school teacher, retiring in 1991 after a lengthy teaching career in the Port Hawkesbury school system. She was active in the Retired Teachers Association and was also an active volunteer with the Port Hawkesbury Food Bank. She was a member of St. Mark's United Church, Port Hawkesbury. Surviving are daughter, Pamela, Halifax; son, Ebbie (Gail), Port Hawkesbury; grandchildren, Ryan, Ashley, Madison, Alan and Emily; sister, Mary 'Benny' Sheppard, Glace Bay; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ebbie, son, Kenneth in infancy, daughter, Lesley MacMaster, son-in-law, Joseph MacMaster, brothers, Alec and Jackie. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mark's United Church, Dr. Ann Sherman officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay, 11 a.m. Thursday. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mark's United Church General Fund. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stanley Gaudet 92, Cheticamp - Stanley Gaudet, 92, of Foyer Pere Fist Guest Home, Cheticamp, died July 18, 2008, at the guest home. Born in Cheticamp, he was the son of the late Damas and Emma (Poirier) Gaudet. He was a member of St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. He was a veteran of the Second World War serving in the Canadian Army. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He will be missed by everyone who ever knew him. Predeceased by his brother, Joseph Gaudet, two sisters, Julie Muise and Olive AuCoin. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held today (Monday) at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Cemetery, Cheticamp with Fr. Peter LeBlanc officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Foyer Pere Fiset Guest Home. Condolences may be sent to cheticampfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rebecca Elizabeth Bonnar 92, North Sydney - Rebecca Elizabeth (Betty) Bonnar, 92, a resident of the Northside Community Guest Home, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the residence. She was the daughter of the late James and Beatrice (LeRiche) Kettle. She was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and a devoted member of the church choir for over 60 years. She was a life member of St. Andrew's AMS, a past Explorer leader, a former Sunday school teacher and a Vacation Bible school teacher at St. Andrew's. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Jack Billard), George's River; granddaughter, Angela (David Measher), granddaughter, Anita (Kenny Mountain); great-grandchildren and lights of her life, James and Claire Measher and Brandon Mountain. She is also survived by her stepson, Freeman (Margie Serroul), Sydney Mines; step granddaughter, Mary (Jake Rendell), George's River; step great-granddaughter, Stacey (Jamie Billard), Sydney Mines; step grandsons, Jamie Rendell, Sydney Mines, and Shaun Rendell, George's River, step great-granddaughter, Abigale; and step great-grandson, Max Billard. Also surviving are sisters, Amelia Bird, Halifax, Jean Kettle, Grand Bay, N.L., Rita Collins, St. John's, N.L.; and brother, Arthur (Jean), Grand Bay, N.L. She was predeceased by her loving husband, James, sister, Myrtle Kettle, brothers, Walter, Cyril, Harold and Oscar Kettle. Visitation for the late Mrs. Bonnar will be in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be celebrated Tuesday at 2 p.m. in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Rev. Ritchie Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery. No flowers please due to family allergies. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family at fillmoreandwhitman@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beverly Ferris 67, Sydney - Visitation for the late Beverly Ferris, who passed away Friday, July 18, 2008, was held Sunday, July 20 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at S.W. Chant & Son, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 21 at St. Joseph Church, Sydney with Fr. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Peter Thomas Capstick Funeral Notice - Funeral mass for the late Peter T. Capstick, 28, will be celebrated Monday at 2 p.m. in St. Pius X Church, Sydney Mines. Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

That's "Golden Ingot". Alex. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maureen McNeil" <ed.mcneil@ns.sympatico.ca> To: "CB List" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 6:49 PM Subject: [NS-CB] Seven Mile Bridge > There was the Golden Enget, which became the Legion at the Seven Mile > Bridge and on the corner of Highway # 4 and Blacketts Lake Rd was the > Chick-a-dee. > 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

There was the Golden Enget, which became the Legion at the Seven Mile Bridge and on the corner of Highway # 4 and Blacketts Lake Rd was the Chick-a-dee. Maureen

I believe the place was named the Golden Nugget and it was owned by a Mr. Hanna....I attended a few functions there. It was located on the Sydney side of the 7 Mile Bridge... now the East Bay Legion. kind regards, Sandra ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gail Priddle" <gpriddle@accesswave.ca> To: <NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 3:58 PM Subject: [NS-CB] Howie Centre Restaurant/Lounge 1960's > Is there someone out there who remembers the name of a restaurant/lounge > that was in Howie Centre in the early 60's? It was on the lefthand side > of the highway as you were heading towards the Blacketts Lake turnoff. My > sister used to head out there after dances at the Venetian Gardens in > Sydney around 1962-3. She can't remember the name but maybe you were part > of that crowd and have a better memory. > > Gail for Bev > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

Is there someone out there who remembers the name of a restaurant/lounge that was in Howie Centre in the early 60's? It was on the lefthand side of the highway as you were heading towards the Blacketts Lake turnoff. My sister used to head out there after dances at the Venetian Gardens in Sydney around 1962-3. She can't remember the name but maybe you were part of that crowd and have a better memory. Gail for Bev

Cape Breton Deaths July 19, 2008 Saturday Charles Wilfred Kyte 89, Grand Lake Road - It is with great sadness we announce the death of Charles Wilfred Kyte. Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully, on July 17, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with his loving family at his side. Born in Sydney, April 28, 1919, Charlie was a lifelong resident of Kyte's Hill, Grand Lake Road. The son of the late William and Mary (Minnie MacDonald) Kyte, Grand Lake Road, Charlie was a member of St. Augustine's Parish. He is survived by his loving wife, Alice (Mackie); his five daughters, Marilyn (Archie) MacEachern, Sydney, Charlene (Vince) Walker, Coxheath, Audrey (Bill) Murphy, Sydney, Debbie (Pat) O'Connor, Vancouver, B.C., Elaine Kyte, Halifax; his grandchildren, Timothy (Stephanie) and David MacEachern, Alison (Scott) Fulton and Glenn Walker, Ryan, Liam and Caitlin Murphy, Megan and Bryce O'Connor, Kelsey and Brooke Ferguson; great-granddaughters, Hailey and Kathryn MacEachern, Lauren Fulton and great-grandson, Cameron Charles Fulton. Charlie is also survived by brothers, John (Peggy) and Ralph (Mary), along with sister-in-law, Peggy Kyte. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his sisters, Alice and Ellen and brothers, Edward and Birney. Charlie retired from Sysco in 1984 having worked first in the machine shop and for many years, at the pumping station at Grand Lake. Following his retirement, Charlie was self employed as a mailman for Canada Post on RR4 in the Grand Lake Road - Gardiner Road area. In his earliar years, Charlie was very involved in his community. He was a founding member of the Grand Lake Road Volunteer Fire Department and, following his retirement, was given the ongoing distinction of Honourary Member. Charlie was also a member of the Board of Trustees of the St. Augustine and Lakevale Schools and a founding member of St. Augustine's Parish, Grand Lake road. Charlie Kyte was a gentleman of quiet dignity and wisdom. A positive influence upon all who were fortunate enough to spend time in his company. He took great pride in the successes of his family and community. Charlie's (Papa's) presence, his stories of life in Grand Lake, his much anticipated toasts at family gatherings and his endless charm will be forever missed. Visitation for the late Charles Kyte will take place Sunday, July 20, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W Curry Parkview Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, July 21 at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa Church with Fr. James Oliver officiating. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations in Charlie's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Marjorie Sandra MacMullin August 16, 1945 - July 17, 2008 Donkin - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Marge MacMullin on Thursday July 17, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Phyllis and the late George Butts of Birch Grove. Marge was a member of St. Luke's United Church and was a dedicated choir member for many years. She was a kind, gentle, and loving person and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Graham; sons, Rob (Lisa), Tantallon, N.S., David 'Dee' (Tracey), Oromocto, N.B.; and daughter, Kerri (Brendan) Bailey, Delta, B.C. Marge was very proud and much loved by her six grandchildren, Brett, Adam, Jessica, Amanda, Kalen and Mitchell. She is also survived by brothers, Dave (Wilma), Terry (Florence), Bruce, and George; and by sisters, Sandra (Sandy) Matheson, Linda (Wilfred) Campbell, Trudy (Stanley) MacKenzie and Judy (Reggie) Amadio. She is also survived by mother-in-law, Minnie MacMullin; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Cathcart and Bev Milley; and many nieces and nephews, including special niece and nephew, Lauren and Leigh Amadio. Besides her father, she was predeceased by a sister, Cathy Anne in infancy and father-in-law Tom MacMullin. Visitation will take place Saturday, July 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. The funeral service will be held Sunday, July 20 at 2 p.m. from St. Luke's United Church, Donkin. Burial will be in St. Luke's United Church Cemetery with Rev. Michael Goodfellow officiating. Donations in memory of Marge may be made to An Cala Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gerald 'Gerry' Miller - Gerald 'Gerry', Miller, 68, passed away peacefully at home holding hands with his wife, Dianne on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, after a courageous battle with ALS. Born in Stellarton, he was the eldest son of the late Augusta 'Gussie' (Kelly) and Ernest J. Miller. He was a devote altar boy at Our Lady of Lourdes and proud to carry on the tradition of his faith. In later years as he served on many parish councils, sang in the church choirs and was a reader and lay distributor. As a young boy growing up in Stellarton, Gerry took responsibilities very seriously. As a young lad, he began his career working at Arrow Printers while taking correspondence courses with the Alexander Hamilton Institute. He worked for a short time with the Sherbrooke Daily Record in Sherbrooke, Que. before accepting a position with Maritime Tel & Tel. This was a stepping stone to many positions which Gerry accepted over his 33 years of service (25 years with perfect attendance). He was a firm believer of doing a job well and giving it his best. Gerry retired as a regional director (Central and Northeastern Nova Scotia). Throughout his career, Gerry served on many advisory boards and willingly shared his ideas and talents. He spent the last several winters in Florida where he served on the board of directors in his community the last six of which as vice-president. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Dianne (MacIsaac); daughters of whom he was extremely proud of their achievements and their marriages, Krista (Bernie) Cashin, Antigonish, Rochelle (Colin) Irving, London, Ont., Nancy (Stephen) Dugas, Halifax; proud grandfather of Jacob and Ian Cashin, Olivia and Hayden Irving, Grant Dugas; sisters, Audrey (Len) Cassidy, Oshawa, Ont., Patricia (Reg) Warren, London, Ont.; brothers, Jerome (Judy), Sutton, Ont., Dennis (Karen) Oshawa, Ont., Donnie (Joan), Winnipeg, Man., Kevin (Giselle), Ottawa, Ont.; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Marie (Robert) Cullen. Gerry was known to be a gentleman of strong character, displaying honesty, integrity and good will in all his dealings. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. God bless. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 20 from 7-9 p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. A funeral mass will be held Monday, July 21 at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince St., Truro. Cremation to follow. Interment at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lismore. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Society. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Michael Murray, Dr. Sean Christie, Dr. Ian Grant, Dr. David Henderson, Lisa Wilson, RN and the Palliative Care Staff at the hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.colchestercommunity.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shirley Cecilia Clarke 69, Sydney Mines - It is with great sadness in our hearts, after a short battle with cancer, we announce the passing of our matriarch at the age of 69, at home, near her garden with her family by her side. Born in Sydney Mines, Shirley was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nora (O'Toole) Richards. She was a member of St. Pius X Parish, Sydney Mines. She is survived by her loving husband, Harry M. Clarke (Jr.); her cherished children, Cathy MacNeil and Frank Sentence, Ontario, Lonnie and Nancy (Campbell) MacNeil, Nova Scotia, and Michael MacNeil, Nova Scotia; stepdaughters, Michelle Adams (Clarke), Ontario, Lisa Clarke, Ontario, and Sonya Clarke, Nova Scotia; as well as six grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered by her sisters, Edith Foster, Theresa Bailey (Sonny Tremblett), Joan (Lawrence) Hurley, Mickey (John) Bushnick, and Verna (Cameron) MacNeil. Besides her parents, Shirley was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Richards, and her first-born son, John D. (Jack) MacNeil. In accordance with Shirley's wishes, there will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be held at St. Pius X Church, Main Street, Sydney Mines, Saturday, July 19, 2008, at 10 a.m., with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. A reception will follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley's memory may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, Main Street, Sydney Mines. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. A special thank you to Dr. John Kirkpatrick, Susan MacKenzie, and all the Palliative Care Staff, as well as the VON for all they did to make her last days with us all that they could be. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beverly Ferris 67, Sydney - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Beverly Ferris, who died suddenly at home after a lengthy illness. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary McNeil. She is survived by her loving husband, George Ferris; and three daughters, Kim Ferris, Mary Kelly Donavan and Karrie Ferris. Beverly is also survived by her sisters, Florence, Sally, Carmel and Mary Jane; brothers, Russell, Ritchie, Murdock, Angus and Johnny; sons-in-law, Joe Near and Jamie Donavan; grandchildren, Hunter, Chelsea, Jillian and Joshua. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Gregory The late Beverly Ferris will have visitation Sunday, July 20 from 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m., Monday, July 21 in St. Joseph Church, Sydney, with Fr. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation or the Nova Scotia Lung association. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Geraldine Theresa MacDonald - Geraldine (Gerry) Theresa MacDonald (Rogers) passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at the Victoria General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Gerry was born in Glace Bay, N.S., and was one of 10 children born to Thomas Rogers and Mary MacInnis. After graduation from high school, she went on to Teachers College and taught school in New Aberdeen, N.S. She then left for an adventure teaching school in Vulcan, Alta., and spent summers working at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Waterton, Alta. Upon returning to Nova Scotia, she married Ed MacDonald of Sydney. Gerry gave up her teaching career to care for her five children (twins, Cathy and Pat, followed shortly by Janice and Bob, with David arriving a little later). She and Ed then moved to Moncton to raise their family and this proved to be a very busy time with four children under the age of three. Coming from a teaching background, Gerry felt strongly about the importance of education and learning, and was very pleased when all her children completed a post-secondary education. Her independent and adventurous spirit was demonstrated by her frequent travels to California, Arizona, Alberta and Newfoundland (and included horseback riding with her sons in western Canada not so long ago!). She also enjoyed the many telephone calls and visits over the years from friends that she and Ed met along the way. Gerry loved her grandchildren more than anything and laughter always surrounded them as they shared stories or played cards and board games together. Her brown sugar fudge, cinnamon rolls and brownies, were special treats enjoyed by all. A frequent topic of conversation was her happy childhood growing up in Glace Bay, N.S., and she would regale her audience with any number of stories from that time. Special memories were of summers spent in Shediac, N.B., where Gerry was surrounded by family, friends, sun and ocean. Another love of Gerry's was flowers, which she planted faithfully each year and was especially fond of roses and Sweet William. Dancing was a favourite activity and she and Ed would attend many a 'Legion' dance with friends. Gerry enjoyed many years of volunteer work teaching religious education to elementary school children in Moncton. Although her health was failing over the past several years, Gerry loved nothing better than sharing a cup of tea with family and friends and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Gerry was predeceased by her husband Ed, brothers, William and Harold and sisters, Dorothy, Bridget and Camilla. She is survived by her daughters, Catherine McJannet (Larry and son Ian), San Diego, Patricia Edmonds (Cyril and daughters Colleen and Jennifer), Moncton, Janice Mellish (Robert and sons David, Jimmy -Sarah, sons Logan and Ethan, Andrew and Michael), Robert, Calgary and David (Marilynne), Calgary; brothers, Thomas Rogers, Glace Bay, Angus Rogers, New Waterford; and sisters, Mary Penny, Glace Bay, and Priscilla Wojcik, Sydney. As she wished, cremation has already taken place. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 23 from 7-9 p.m. at the Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. The funeral service will be held Thursday, July 24 at 1 p.m. at Saint Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, 340 Dominion St., Moncton N.B., with reception to follow in the church hall. Burial to follow in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens, 1167 Salisbury Rd., Moncton. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to The Lung Association or to the charity of your choice. A special thanks to all those that assisted with her care, especially Dr. Craig St. Peters for his care and kindness. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Heather Gillis 58, Sydney Mines - It is with deep sadness we regret to announce the passing of our mother who had a brief battle with cancer. Heather Gillis, 58, of Sydney Mines, formerly of 11 Egan St., passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of Hazel (Forrest) Gillis. She was a member of Carman United Church, a past member of the choir and UCW. She was also involved with the Christopher Leadership Course and mostly remembered for her 30 year involvement with the Girl Guides of Canada and her love for music. Family would like a very special thank you to go out to Heather's beloved aunts, uncles and cousins, who provided love and comfort to her. Also to the An Cala Palliative Care Unit for taking special care of mom and our family. A special thank you to her 'angel' friends who were there for mom and family. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Evans and her partner David Carter, who mom felt was the son of her heart, Sydney Mines, Margaret 'Maggie' Evans, Elizabeth 'Liz' Evans, both of Hong Kong; special friend, Wayne Young; brothers, J.R. (Sue) Gillis, Sackville,m and Carter Gillis, Sydney Mines. Also surviving is her very special grandson, Jordan Evans, 'he was the apple of Nana's eye'. Shes was predeceased by her her father, James Gillis. Funeral services for the late Heather Gillis will be held Monday, July 21 at 11 a.m. in Carman United Church, Sydney Mines. Burial under the direction of Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home will be in Brookside Cemetery. As memorials, donations may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family at fillmoreandwhitman@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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, Marion Campbell and the late Ronnie Bonaparte. Arthur was the dear son-in-law of Patricia and Darcy Dutton. 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Carl Lloyd MacTavish Toronto, Ont. - Carl Lloyd MacTavish passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008, after a valiant fight to recover from emergency surgery. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Margaret Dorothy MacCormack; his three brothers, William (Bill) and W.E. (Sonny), both of Sydney, and Brian, Pickering. He is also remembered by his brother-in-law, Bruce Broderick, Guelph; his four nieces and one nephew. He was predeceased by his parents, Wilbur and Ada MacTavish and his sister, Anne Broderick. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and neighbours. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 22 at 2 p.m. at Graceview Presbyterian Church, 588 Renforth Dr., Etobicoke. Arrangements entrusted with Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, Etobicoke. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Donald Michael Matheson Merrickville, Ont./Sydney - Family of the late Donald Michael Matheson of Ontario, formerly of Sydney, who passed away May 28, 2008, in Merrickville, Ont., are having a memorial gathering on Saturday, July 26 from 2-4 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Donations in Don's memory may be made to the Sydney Academy Scholarship Fund or Salvation Army. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths July 18, 2008 Friday Mary Catherine Morin (MacDonald) Age 58 - Mary Catherine Morin (MacDonald), 58, of Troy, Inverness County, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at home. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late Roddie Eddie and Irene (King) MacDonald. Mary Catherine was a member of Stella Maris parish, Creignish, and a former member of St. Joseph's parish, Port Hawkesbury. She was also an associate member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 43, Port Hawkesbury. Mary Catherine was employed by the Strait Regional School Board. She is survived by her husband, Ken; sons, David (Natasha), Haines Junction, Yukon, Robert, Antigonish, Mac, at home; sisters, Debbie (Rod) Campbell, Viola Daley, both of Fort McMurray, Alta.; brothers, Roddie (Delores), Steve, both of Port Hawkesbury; grandchildren, Emma, Joy, Eric, Tess. She was predeceased by brother, Robert, nephews, John Robert MacDonald and Adam Campbell. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., today (Friday, July 18) and 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Saturday, July 19 in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass will be held 2 p.m., Saturday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Hugh D. MacDonald officiating. Burial in Stella Maris Parish Cemetery, Creignish. Memorial donations may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada or the QE II Foundation. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ James Briand -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 the Second World War as a North Nova Scotia Highlander in order to preserve our freedom. James passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Veteran's Residence in Toronto, July 15, 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 Aug. 9, 1920, in Smelt Brook, Cape Breton, he was one of 12 proud sons and four daughters of William H. Briand and Martha Ann Dixon. Visitation for friends and family will take place Sunday, July 20 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and final gathering to celebrate the life of James to be held Monday, July 21 with visitation at 12:30 p.m. followed by a service 1 p.m. at York Visitation and Chapel Centre, 160 Beecroft Rd., North York, M2N 5Z5, (Tel: 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's Society would be appreciated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shirley Cecilia Clarke 69, Sydney Mines -It is with great sadness in our hearts, after a short battle with cancer, we announce the passing of our matriarch at the age of 69, at home, near her garden with her family by her side. Born in Sydney Mines, Shirley was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nora (O'Toole) Richards. She was a member of St. Pius X parish, Sydney Mines. She is survived by her loving husband, Harry M. Clarke (Jr.); her cherished children, Cathy MacNeil and Frank Sentence, Ontario, Lonnie and Nancy (Campbell) MacNeil, N.S., and Michael MacNeil, N.S.; stepdaughters, Michelle Adams (Clarke), Ontario, Lisa Clarke, Ontario, and Sonya Clarke, N.S.; as well as six grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered by her sisters, Edith Foster, Theresa Bailey, Joan (Lawrence) Hurley, Mickey (John) Bushnick and Verna (Cameron) MacNeil. Besides her parents, Shirley was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Richards and her first-born son, John D. (Jack) MacNeil. In accordance with Shirley's wishes, there will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be held at St. Pius X Church, Main Street, Sydney Mines, Saturday, July 19, 2008, at 10 a.m. with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. A reception will follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley's memory may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, Main Street, Sydney Mines. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. A special thank you to Dr. John Kirkpatrick, Susan MacKenzie, and all the Palliative Care staff, as well as the VON for all they did to make her last days with us all that they could be. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wayne Farrell 70, Glace Bay/California -It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Wayne Farrell on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, while vacationing in his home town of Glace Bay. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Leo and Christina (MacKay) Farrell. Wayne was a former member of St. Anne's parish, Glace Bay. He worked for Delta Airlines for many years. After his retirement, Wayne enjoyed travelling and visiting with family and friends. Wayne is survived by his wife of 47 years, Doris (Dowe); three sons, Robert, Leo and Norris, all of the U.S.A.; seven grandchildren and three sisters, Bernadette, Catherine and Judy. Besides his parents, Wayne was predeceased by three brothers, Tommy, Jimmy and Leo. Visitation will be held today (Friday, July 18) from 2-4 p.m. at Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will follow at a later date in California. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice. E-mail condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Peter Thomas Capstick Funeral Notice - Peter Thomas Capstick, 28, who died in Mission, B.C., July 11, 2008, will have visitation in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, Sunday, July 20 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated Monday in St. Pius X Church with time to be announced. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ James 'Bruce' Buchanan Glace Bay - Masonic Service A Masonic service for the late James 'Bruce' Buchanan, who passed away July 15, 2008, will be held at 6:45 p.m., today (Friday, July 18) in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

HELL all, Is anyone working on the TURNBULL family of Sydney or surrounding area. And does anyone know why why The Irish Catholic's were said to be " driven out " of nearby Scotstown. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Lark

Published in the Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on 7/16/2008 William James "Jim" Coish COISH WILLIAM JAMES "JIM" December 3rd 1938 - July 12th 2008 We are saddened to announce the passing of Jim Coish, age 75. Jim was born in New Waterford, C.B., N.S. He was the seventh child of a family of 12, born to Louise (Rose) and William James (Bill) Coish, previously of Ochre Pit Cove N.L. He was the father of David (Shayni and Lily), Katherine (Jim, Joshua, Rachel, Abigail, Naomi and Beulah), and Sonya (Jamie, Jessica and Brendan). Jim was a coal miner (like his two brothers and father) for a short period than after a 4-year automotive apprenticeship, he joined the R.C.Engineers in 1957 doing his basic training in C.F.B. Chilliwack. He served 14 months in Golan Heights returning home in 1959. He met his wife Margaret in 1960 and they were married September 8th 1962. In 1964, Jim transferred to R.C.E.M.E. and spent 2 tours in Germany, 64-67, and 74-78. He served in Currie Barracks, Calgary, Alta., and in 1979 transferred to C.F.B. Chilliwack and retired in 1981 as a M.W.O. Jim loved crossword puzzles, golfing, curling, bridge, fishing, and hunting. He especially enjoyed his children and grandchildren. He and Margaret had been married for 45 years. He was predeceased by his parents, 5 sisters, and 1 brother. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from Henderson's Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army. Henderson's Funeral Home 604-792-1344 submitted by Muriel king <meank@bcsupernet.com>

Cape Breton Post July 17, 2008 Life before the fortress Beyond the Fog explores stories of families whose homes became national historic site BY LAURA JEAN GRANT CAPE BRETON POST LOUISBOURG - Looking through a copy of her self-published book, Elaine Sawlor can't help but beam. "I call it my bouncing baby book. It feels like a birth," said the first-time author during an interview at her home in Sydney. "It's been the only thing on my mind for two years." Beyond the Fog explores the stories of the 81 families whose expropriated properties were developed into the Fortress of Louisbourg. Through hundreds of photographs and dozens of family stories, the book tells the stories of founding families in Fort Louisbourg, West Louisbourg, Kennington Cove and Deep Cove from 1758 to the mid-1960s. A book launch for Beyond the Fog will take place Friday at 5 p.m. at the Joseph Trimm Community Centre in Louisbourg. All are welcome. Sawlor's grandparents were among the 81 families relocated to make way for reconstruction of the fortress and her mother, Marie (Kennedy) Mullins was born and raised in Louisbourg. Growing up, Sawlor spent many summers in Louisbourg and developed an interest in the history of the coastal community. So, after retiring from teaching 11 years ago, Sawlor began researching her family and learned more about the former community and its residents. About two years ago, organizers of an 'Old Town' reunion approached Sawlor with the idea of compiling a history forthe reunion which is set to take place this weekend in Louisbourg. She agreed. "I had no idea what I was doing. I thought it would just take a couple of months," she recalled. "It was a massive job and an all-consuming job." >From archives at the Fortress of Louisbourg to countless hours tracking down descendants of the families, Sawlor immersed herself in research, information and photos of all 81 families. "My own family was the hardest to trace," said Sawlor, noting it took years to follow her roots back as far as her great, great grandfather. Beyond the Fog contains two pages of text and photos on each of the 81 families. "It's a very personal kind of book where it looks at every family," she said. "There are over 300 photographs in the book and probably 300 I couldn't put in because the book was already 236 pages. I think the photography makes the book." Copies of Beyond the Fog will be available at the book launch, or by calling Sawlor at 539-6121. For more information visit the website at www.beyondthefog.ca. ljgrant@cbpost.com

Cape Breton Post July 17, 2008 CBU library commemorates 250th anniversary of the second siege of Louisbourg SYDNEY - Cape Breton University Library is marking the 250th anniversary of the second siege of Louisbourg by featuring first-hand accounts of the siege published in the Gentleman's Magazine. These accounts can be viewed on the Library's website at: www.cbu.ca/library <http://www.cbu.ca/library> . The Gentleman's Magazine was published in London from 1731 until the early 20th century, providing its "genteel" readership with a monthly digest of news, opinion, literature and scientific discovery of the day. It is generally considered the first "magazine" and, in its first years, it had a larger circulation and impact than any other periodical of the time. Dr. Robert Campbell, director of CBU's library, points out that: "Just as Samuel Johnson, who began his illustrious career writing for Gentleman's Magazine, was of the opinion that London was the centre of the civilized world, Gentleman's Magazine was seen to contain all the information about the world that a civilized person needed to know." Cape Breton University Library holds a complete run of the Gentleman's Magazine from 1731-1868. It is part of the Dr. Thomas J. Khattar Collection that was donated in 1981 by Jessie Khattar and her children in honour of Dr. Thomas J. Khattar, husband and father, who died in 1966. The collection includes approximately 4,000 individual items that were painstakingly collected by Dr. Khattar throughout his professional career. The collection includes books on the early history and culture of Cape Breton Island; the political and social history of New France, Nova Scotia and Canada; mining and fishing, sporting interests, geography and literature. There is also valuable material on the history and culture of the Middle East. In part because of the age and fragility of materials, items in the collection do not circulate. However, the collection is benefiting from a project, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The goal of this three-year project is to promote and preserve the collection, as well as give better access to its content. Currently, CBU Library is highlighting material on Louisbourg published in the Gentleman's Magazine from 1747-60 which was scanned and described by Lachlan MacKinnon, a CBU student, who is working on the project. MacKinnon has also compiled an annotated bibliography of the collection, which includes links to digitized versions of more rare titles found in the Dr. Thomas J. Khattar Collection. This bibliography will be linked from CBU Library's website and searchable from the Web later in the summer.

Cape Breton Deaths July 17, 2008 Thursday John Charles Canning 57, Sydney River - It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of John Charles Canning, CIM, ECIP, 57, of Sydney River, Tuesday, July 15, 2008. Born in Sydney, he was the son of Myra Canning of Sydney, and the late Harry Canning. John is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Darlene (MacLean); his daughters, Natasha and son-in-law Greg Geizer, Meghan, Nantucket, Mass.; and son, Johnathan and daughter-in-law Jillian, Calgary. Affectionately known as 'Bump', John is also survived by his three special grandchildren, Keagen, Kennedie and Kallum. He will be sadly missed by his siblings, Mryna (Jack) Erickson, Howie Centre, Susan (Robert) Duchemin, Sydney, and Alan (Anna), Lantz, N.S. John worked in the insurance industry for 34 years, coached boy's and girl's hockey in the Cape Breton Minor Hockey Association for many years. A celebration of John's life begins today, Thursday, July 17, 2-4, 7-9 p.m., at Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Sydney River United Protestant Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation Cancer Clinic or the charity of one's choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sandra Jean Poulette 35, Eskasoni - Sandra Jean Poulette, 35, of 97 Castle Bay Rd., Eskasoni, passed away suddenly Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Jean Catherine (Marshall) Poulette and Mr. & Mrs. David and Mildred (Gould) Poulette. She was an avid computer buff and loved to chat online. She was self-employed as an adult care worker for several years in Chapel Island and Eskasoni. She is survived by her companion, Peter Joseph Isaac; a daughter, Angel, three sons, Quentin D., Kenneth R. and Thomas R., all at home; eight sisters, Claudia (Joey) Joe, Cheryl, Amanda, Melissa, Irene, Elizabeth Rose, Charlotte Anne Young and Mag Bernard, all of Eskasoni; six brothers, D. Bradley, Curtis, David Jr., Alphonse Young, Kevin Bernard, all of Eskasoni, and Wilfred Gould, Whycocomagh. Also survived by one granddaughter, Emmie; numerous cousins, several nieces and nephews and one godchild. She was predeceased by her infant son, Thomas Ryan and infant daughter, Kendra and a stepbrother, B.J. Gould. Visitation for the late Sandra Poulette will be after 7 p.m., Saturday, June 19 at the family residence of 97 Castle Bay Rd., Eskasoni. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 21 at Holy Family Church with Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery, Eskasoni. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shirley Cecilia Clarke 69, Sydney Mines - It is with great sadness in our hearts, after a short battle with cancer, we announce the passing of our matriarch at the age of 69, at home, near her garden with her family by her side. Born in Sydney Mines, Shirley was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nora (O'Toole) Richards. She was a member of St. Pius X parish, Sydney Mines. She is survived by her loving husband Harry M. Clarke (Jr.); her cherished children, Cathy MacNeil and Frank Sentence, Ontario, Lonnie and Nancy (Campbell) MacNeil, N.S., and Michael MacNeil, N.S.; stepdaughters, Michelle Adams (Clarke), Ontario, Lisa Clarke, Ontario, and Sonya Clarke, N.S.; as well as six grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered by her sisters, Edith Foster, Joan (Lawrence) Hurley, Mickey (John) Bushnick, and Verna (Cameron) MacNeil. Besides her parents, Shirley was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Richards and her first-born son, John D. (Jack) MacNeil. In accordance with Shirley's wishes, there will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be held at St. Pius X Church, Main Street, Sydney Mines, Saturday, July 19, 2008, at 10 a.m., with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. A reception will follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley's memory may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, Main Street, Sydney Mines. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. A special thank you to Dr. John Kirkpatrick, Susan MacKenzie, and all the Palliative Care Staff, as well as the VON for all they did to make her last days with us all that they could be. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ James 'Bruce' Buchanan 1957-2008 Glace Bay - It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of James 'Bruce' Buchanan. Bruce passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. A lifelong resident of Glace Bay he was born July 19, 1957, eldest son of Edna (McGean) and the late James Buchanan. Bruce was Senior Manager of Labor Relations for the Cape Breton District Health Authority. His strong sense of fairness and professionalism earned him the respect and admiration of all his colleagues, not just locally, but provincially as well. Bruce was a member of the Tyrian Youth Lodge #45 and the Cape Breton Drag Racing Association. He was an avid sports fan and especially loved his Maple Leafs. Bruce will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Karen (Snow); cherished daughters, Laura and Lindsay; brothers, Ian and Lorne; sister-in-law, Linda (Walter) Fitzgerald; brother-in-law, Jim Snow; as well as several nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his constant companion, Spike. In honoring Bruce's wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday, July 18, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The Philae Temple will hold a memorial service Friday evening at 6:45 p.m. in the funeral home. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Glace Bay with Rev. Michael Henderson officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay. Family flowers only please. Donations in Bruce's memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences to the Buchanan family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Bruce will be missed, but never forgotten ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Michael Patrick Pierro Age 50 - Michael Patrick Pierro, 50, of 5 Church Loop Rd., Wagmatcok, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Baddeck, he was the son of Victor and Louise Pierro and was adopted at an early age by the late Andrew and Mary Ellen (Pierro) Simon. He was a landscaper and member of Queen of World parish, Wagmatcok. Michael was a quiet man but very visible to community members and children. Michael always made sure that children went home safely. To most children, he was better known as 'Uncle Mike.' He is survived by his brothers, Charles Richard (Mary) Pierro and Francis Chisholm (Bernice) Pierro. He is also survived by sisters, Susie Bernard, Alena Usher, Christine Pierro, Yvonne (Peter) Pierro, Jane Julia (Alliter) Simon and Mary Katerie (Walter) Isadore and several godchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, John Simon, sisters, Mary Bell Isadore, Ida Mae Bernard, Rubena Gould and Theresa Pierro. The body is resting at the residence of Jane Julia Simon with visiting hours at 5 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 2008. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Queen of World parish with Rev. Robert MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Family flowers only by request. Donations can be made to charity of one's choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Glenda Hurst Memorial Service - A memorial service for the late Glenda Hurst (nee Cole) will be held Friday, July 18, 2008, at 1 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home, Glace Bay, with Nancy Whitney officiating. Interment to follow at St. Luke's Cemetery, Donkin. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Post July 17, 2008 Glace Bay woman celebrates her 100th birthday BY SHARON MONTGOMERY CAPE BRETON POST GLACE BAY - It would be hard to top this guest of honour. A luncheon was held Wednesday at the Miners' Village Restaurant in Glace Bay for Fanny Cohen of Glace Bay who was celebrating her 100th birthday. "She is such a wonderful lady, still sharp as a tack," said Rodger Cuzner, MP for Cape Breton-Canso. "In her closing comments she was thanking all those who came, quoting William Shakespeare and even reciting three or four lines from Hamlet. "She is 100! I couldn't do that in my Grade 11 English class." Cuzner presented Cohen with a congratulatory note from Queen Elizabeth II. The celebration was organized by Cohen's niece Leone Bushkin and nephew Arthur Bland, both of New York, and included an emotional video presentation of various aspects of Cohen's life. "The great story of her life is her teaching," Bushkin said. "She taught for 46 years, thousands of children." "The letters she has received this week from students she taught 30, 40 years ago in the primary ... it is amazing. "Flowers have arrived from British Columbia - you don't get all this unless you have given." Cohen excitedŠCont. from page A1 Cohen was born and raised in Glace Bay and is the last surviving member of the family of six headed by the late Esther and Harry Cohen. She was always active with the Jewish community and at age 90 was president of the Glace Bay Chapter of Canadian Hadassah. Cohen was involved with the teacher's union and on a committee instrumental in bringing the Glace Bay Library to Glace Bay, 50 years ago. Bland said she also has a special charisma. "It is her humour and her wit. She is also very sharp, has a tremendous memory, able to recall events and details without hesitation." The day before the party, Cohen said she was excited. "I am looking forward to this so much, I can't wait. The sentimentality is so engraved in me, I hope it doesn't take over too much." She was excited about receiving the message from the queen. "I knew she wouldn't leave me out." Cohen enjoys crossword and decoding puzzles and is an avid reader, enjoying mysteries. How is she so healthy at age 100? "I think I was lucky. I inherited the best genes from both parents," Cohen said. "Add that with my positive attitude to life, that's what does it." smontgomery@cbpost.com

Cape Breton Deaths July 16, 2008 Wednesday Wanda 'Cookie' Pottle 73, Sydney - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wanda Ann 'Cookie' Pottle of Kings Road, Sydney, on Monday, July 14, 2008, at home. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Wanda (Filek) Doolan. In 1982, Cookie retired from Zellers where she was employed as an office manager. Surviving are her husband, James; son, Tom (Lee Cantwell), Sydney; daughter, Wanda (Harry Glube), Halifax; grandchildren, Sarah Pottle (Daniel Huffaker), Halifax, and Emilie Pottle, London, England; brothers, Tom (Judy) Doolan, Sydney, and Ray Ivany (Laurie Graham), Dartmouth and many nieces and nephews. Cookie was predeceased by her brothers, Edward Doolan and Dwight Doolan. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Church Of Christ the King, Friday, July 18, 11 a.m. with Rev. Fred Rhymes officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Katherine May MacInnis 74, North Sydney - It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Katherine May MacInnis. God took home a beautiful and precious woman we had the privilege of calling wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, on Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Northside General Hospital. She joins her dear son Gregory to embrace him on his upcoming birthday. Born in Halifax, Katherine was the daughter of the late William and Hughena (Richards) Barrett. Katherine worked for many years at the former Rahey's Supermarket on Blowers Street in North Sydney. She was a member of the Bras d'Or Senior Citizens and a former member of St. Joseph Church in Bras d'Or, and in recent years she was a member of St. Joseph Church in North Sydney. Katherine is survived by her loving husband, Roderick; her five children, Roddie, Elaine, Allen, Michael and Stephen (Tara Lee); her nine grandchildren, Dannielle, Tanya, Heather, Jessica, Jordan, Miranda, Bryce, Samantha and Josh and two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Dan Joe. Also surviving are her brothers, Bill (Linda Gaudet) Barrett, Kenneth (Nellie) Barrett; sisters, Shirley (Clarence) MacPhail and Dianna Marie (Vincent) MacDonald; and also the extended members of the MacInnis family. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by one son, Gregory and a daughter-in-law, Jane MacInnis. Katherine was gifted in being able to meet you, know you and cherish you. She will be greatly missed and forever loved. There will be no visitation by request. A funeral mass will held 10 a.m. Thursday, July 17 at St. Joseph Church, North Sydney with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Levi Joseph Joe 74, Eskasoni - Levi Joe, 74, of 97 74th St., Eskasoni, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Potlotek, Cape Breton, he was the son of the late John and Mary Isabel (Googoo) Joe. He was a member of Holy Family parish, Eskasoni. He was a carpenter by trade, having built many homes in Eskasoni. Levi loved to play music on many instruments and was a writer and singer of songs. He served as a councillor for a number of years. He is survived by his wife, the former Helena Dennis; children, Theresa (Steve), Vincent (Louise), Patricia (James), Catherine (Steve), Rose, Veronica (Frank), Pauline, Paul (Charlene), Troy, Glen, all of Eskasoni, Eleanor (Charlie), Membertou; 29 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Tena (Walter) Young, Mary Catherine Francis; two brothers, Benedict (Bridget) Joe, Edward (Barbara) Joe and by Karl Lafford, John David Lafford, Kenneth Lafford and Kevin Lafford. He was predeceased by a son, Noel Joe and two daughters in infancy, Mary Isabel and Mary Tena, brothers, Wilfred, Fabian, Noel, Joseph, John and by a sister, Mary Theresa Joe. Visitation for the late Mr. Joe will take place after 7 p.m., Thursday at the family residence, 97 74th St., Eskasoni. A funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church with Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery, Eskasoni. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paul Joseph Fitzpatrick July 11, 1943-July 10, 2008 Paul Joseph Fitzpatrick, better known as 'Papa' to his Angel Dolls (Kallan and Macy), passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, Thursday, July 10, 2008, at the age of 64 years. Papa had a deep love for the ocean but even a deeper love for his grandchildren. Paul had a great sense of humour and loved to tell a good story. His stories and memories will continue on by his family that cherish him so much. Paul will sadly be missed by his wife of 45 years, Jessie (nee Crawford); two daughters, Wendy (Barry) Packard, Red Deer, and Cindy (Joute) Meinema, Lacombe; and three grandchildren, Ralph, Macy and Kallan. He will be sadly missed by his one brother, Mike (Thelma) Fitzpatrick; four sisters, Theresa (Raymond) Burke, Mary-Margaret McDougall, Pauline Pinkerton and Helen Butts. Paul was predeceased by his parents, John and Margaret, one sister, Annie-May Lloyd and one brother, John Fitzpatrick. A celebration of Paul's life will take place at Red Deer Funeral Home (67 Street), Saturday, July 19 at 1 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Mr. Paul Fitzpatrick can do so to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, No. 101, 5208 53 Ave., Red Deer, Alta., T4N 5K2. Arrangements are entrusted to Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 67th St., Red Deer, Alta., T4R 3M7, 403-347-3319. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rita Kathleen MacInnis (Bonaparte) 1917-2008 Sydney - Rita MacInnis, Kenwood Drive, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mombourquette) Bonaparte. She is survived by her son, Donnie (Shirley); daughter, Carol (Gordie) Sullivan; daughter-in-law, Marjorie; grandsons, Danny, Scott, John R., Michael and Sandy; granddaughters, Kelly, Leona, Cheryl, Brenda and Frances. She is also survived by brother, Leo Bonaparte, MacKinnon's Harbour; and a sister, Kathleen MacLean, Ottawa Brook. She was predeceased by the love of her life, husband John Dan MacInnis, sons, Billy and Alex, daughter-in-law, Edie, a daughter in infancy, grandson, Thomas Patrick Sullivan in infancy, sisters, Bertha MacLeod, Anna (MacSween) Bailey, Nora Gagne, Annie MacNeil, Cecilia MacNeil and brothers, Charles, Felix, Abe and Raymond in infancy. There will be no visitation for the late Mrs. MacInnis. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, July 18 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Daniel Church with Rev. Donald MacGillivary officiating. Interment in St. Mary's Parish Cemetery, East Bay. On line condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Walter 'Lefty' Johnston 85, Dartmouth - Walter Alexander 'Lefty' Johnston, 85, Dartmouth, passed away July 9, 2008, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Lloyd L. and Madge (Gillis) Johnston. He was a pipefitter by trade and very proud to be a member of Local 682 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion 150. He was an avid outdoorsman and musician. He was a veteran of the Second World War serving in Holland and reclaiming Germany. He was also a friend of Bill W. for almost 50 years. He is survived by daughters, Paula MacPherson, Patsy (Teddy) Poirier, Bobbi (Allan) Boudreau, Anne Marie (Robert) Heudes; sons, Reg Johnston, Bud (Susan) Johnston, Earl (Vivian) Johnston, Michael Johnston; sister, Caroline Towne, Kapuskasing, Ont.; grandchildren, Rick, Lisa, Shane, Reggie, Michelle, Steven, Matt, Carli, Kelsie, Teresa, Alex, Vanessa and John; great-grandchildren, Abbie, Isaac, RJ, Olivia, Connor and Ella. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 46 years, Ellen 'Teas' (Roach). Cremation has taken place and a memorial mass will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 18 in St. Hyacinths Church, D'Escousse, C.B., Fr. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, New Waterford, at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Fund or Last Post Fund. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and kitchen staff of St. Ann's Centre for the wonderful care he received during his stay. E-mail condolences to condolences.mattatall@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bruce Wayne (Rudderham) Reid 1960-2008 - After a brief illness, Bruce passed away at his home in Montreal, Que., on July 7, 2008. He was the adopted son of Carol (Keenan) and Percy Reid of Edmonton, Alta., and formerly of Sydney Mines. Besides his parents, he is survived by several Rudderham sisters and brothers from or formerly from the Point Edward area. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Lillian and James Keenan and Joseph and Dorothy Reid and uncle, Richard Keenan. Burial took place on July 11, 2008, at the St. Laurent Cemetery in Montreal. Online condolences may be sent to creid@cleaningbypage.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edith Irene Nickless 85, Sydney - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edith Irene Nickless, 30 Maple Ridge Dr., which occurred Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Point Edward, she was the daughter of late Percy and Lillian (Beaton) Hill. Irene was a longtime resident of Front Lake Road and she was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Sydney. She was an avid dart player. She was a past member of Sergeant's Mess Wednesday night dart league and Brooks Haven dart league. Irene also enjoyed her card night on Thursday nights with the girls. A very loving mother and beautiful lady. She will be so missed by her son, Stewart (Rachel) and daughter, Lillian (Phillip); two grandchildren, Rob and Albert; four great-grandchildren, Amanda, Kevin, Shaun and Connor. She is also survived by two brothers, Ashburn, Louisbourg, Doug, Point Edward; as well as her two loving friends, Sarah Pyke and Cecilia Clarke. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Albert, granddaughter, Beverly, four sisters, Pauline Hill, Mildred Pentecost, Catherine Brown and Pearl Rudderham, six brothers, Melvin, Stewart, Francis, Hansen, Percy and Ernie. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 17 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place 11 a.m., Friday, July 18 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Peter Thomas Capstick 28, Mission, B.C. - It is with heartfelt sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, grandson and uncle, Peter Thomas Capstick on July 11, 2008, in Mission, B.C. Born in Sydney on Jan. 30, 1980, he was the son of Peter and Lorna (Harrietta) Capstick. He had been employed in the labourers union for the past five years, first in Halifax, then with Local 92 in Edmonton. For the past year he was employed in Mission, B.C., as a carpenter with Cotters Construction. Peter was a fun-loving person with a love for music and touched the hearts of many in his short life. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Elisha and Stephanie; grandparents, Alex and Dorathea Harrietta; nephews, Mitchel and Quintin and nieces, Paiton and Madison. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins; special friends, Derrick Campbell and Brian O'Tool Jr., and in Mission, his very special friend, Dawn Thomas and family. He was predeceased by his brother, John Gregory in infancy and his grandparents, Everret and Margaret (Jobe) Capstick. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home at a later date. Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family at fillmoreandwhitman@ns.sympatico.ca. And he will raise You up on eagle's wings, Make you to shine like the sun, And hold you in the palm of His hand. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Glenda Hurst Memorial Service - A memorial service for the late Glenda Hurst (nee Cole) will be held Friday, July 18, 2008, at 1 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home, Glace Bay with Nancy Whitney officiating. Interment to follow at St. Luke's Cemetery, Donkin. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Canning 57, Sydney River - The death of John Charles Canning, 57, of Sydney River, occurred Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel, are incomplete. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Dec 22, 1961 Halifax Chronicle Herald: SYDNEY - Mrs. Bridget Connolly Ormiston, 49, of Northwest Arm, died suddenly Thursday. She was dead on arrival at hospital after taking ill on a bus. She had been doing Christmas shopping. Native of Ireland, she is survived by her husband, Robert Ormiston; two sisters, one brother. Mrs. Ormiston was a member of First United Church. The remains are at Fillmore's Funeral Home from where the funeral will be Saturday at 3 p.m. Interment will be in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. submitted by "Gerry Mattinson" <gmattins@rogers.com>