Liz & others.. Yes, the younger folk have no interest today. They are too busy playing with the electronics.. especially the two finger one. A few years ago, a newscast had an “Old Technology Versa New Technology” story on the news. They had two finger happy teens and two old goat, also with trigger happy fingers. The kids thought they had it in the bag when they saw these two old men. One person from each group, was given the same message to send to their partner. To watch this was very funny. They were given start, and the game was on. The old fella, while reading the line to send, was sending it at the same time, while the receiver was reading it out on the other end. The kid was still trying to type the message when the old fella’s were already finished. These kids and their friends that were watching were stunned.. what’s this…. morris code versa texting and they beat us….. My son’s comment when he saw this on tv…. "Those kids didn’t have the best type of phone to use”, “what an excuse I said to him" Me, I thought wow, these old goats didn’t need to look at the machine to! send the message, where as the kids who are texting, need to look at the keyboard & find the letters before they can send the message & same goes for receiving the message. I remember when my nephew was in grade four (he’s soon to be 38 yrs) where it was part of the history class to do a family tree. And in most cases, kids only know up to their grandparents if that. Well, my nephew asked me for help. And help I gave him, 11 generations of one direct line. His teacher was blown away. That was back in the eighties. The teacher asked me if I could come into the class for two sessions and give a demonstration of how to search. So I took them up on the opportunity, and downgraded my teachings for kids in grade four. What fun I had that time, and the kids were really curious. I went away with the idea, that maybe this should be taught in school as part of the social studies program, starting in grade four, then grade eight and the final push in grad 12… And at each level, be given a certificate of completion of the level. By the time they finished high school, there may be some young genealogist with enough on their plates to continue on. When I started, was almost two years after my father passed in 1980, but his mother was still living. I planned a trip to CB (July 1st, 1982) to see all the extended families on both sides, my grandmother died six weeks before I got there. I went in tow with my steno pads and wrote down everything relatives told me about relatives.. I still have those steno pads, and any materials that relatives gave me in print. One set of papers I was given back then, has taken me til two years ago to find the line in Scotland and when they came to Nova Scotia. I’d look at the papers, do what I could and then get stuck, so the papers were put down again, and on I went to another line til I got stuck again. With so much coming online today, it’s getting easier to tie the loose ends together. Recently as December 2014, I found two more generations of a line I’ve been stuck on from 1760 in London, England. The LDS Family Centre has uploaded more records, and that greatly helped me to find when the parents of the kid born in 1760 were married and all the siblings of the 1760 birth, when the parents were born & their parents, and the surname of the mother of the child born in 1760 and when she died, before the father remarried. All of these records are in the same parish in London. Years ago, I created a list of "how to” & “where to” look when searching for relatives, that could be applied to any search you are doing, even if it’s not genealogy related. Every now and then, I add another piece of info to this list. YES, kids need to be given a push into GENEALOGY so that our work can be carried on into the future. Carol out here in Vancouver, BC > On Jan 20, 2015, at 5:47 AM, Liz MacEachern via <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Tom, Your so right about the younger generation not having any interest in the genealogy. I attribute this to the fact that that like myself as a youngster, we didn't need any of the information beyond our parents and grandparents, but also some of the past of our ancestors was not spoken of. So the children of today need to start a family tree and begin simple just to spark the interest, then maybe they will be intrigued somewhere down the road to pursue more info and details about these people. I only began my family tree back in 1995-96 after my dad and then my father in law passed away, I was older than 30. It's tough getting info when your sources are older and family members are no longer with us. > Elizabeth MacEachern > > ---- Thom McCabe via <[email protected]> wrote: >> I noticed that there is a lower frequency of posts to the list also Bill. I >> attribute that to many things one being the reduction of those of us who are >> still searching. We have lost many of our listers over the years and the >> younger generation has little or no interest in my opinion. I also think >> that there are many who have come to the end of their searches for the Cape >> Breton area and now are looking farther afield like myself. From time to >> time I do find another "unknown" family member and ask for assistance but >> that has been done with less frequency. >> >> My C B direct lines are close to complete. There are a few that I cannot >> find any data on but that is because there is no data out there even in the >> church or registration documents so I leave it as it is. I see no need to >> go to fourth or fifth cousin data searches. >> >> I continually am thankful for those on this list who still post and answer >> posts as all have helped me in the past to compile the data I have today. >> >> Anyway, that is my input and my thoughts for what it is worth. >> >> Thom >> in CB >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "bill nicholson via" <[email protected]> >> To: "cape breton list" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 1:37 AM >> Subject: [NS-CB] How the list has changed >> >> >>> Over the past week I had reason to search the archives for some material >>> that I had once posted. After many hours I found the material back in the >>> Oct - Dec period of 2002. One can't search through this material without >>> noticing how much the list has changed since that time. >>> >>> Back in 2002 obituaries were not published on the list with any >>> regularity, yet in Oct through Dec of 2002 there were 497 messages. The >>> same period of 2012 included only 153 messges, of which 80 were the >>> obituaries. >>> >>> Thoughts? >>> >>> -- >>> Bill Nicholson >>> Fraser Lake BC >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without >>> the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> --- >> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >> http://www.avast.com >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] 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 [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I noticed that there is a lower frequency of posts to the list also Bill. I attribute that to many things one being the reduction of those of us who are still searching. We have lost many of our listers over the years and the younger generation has little or no interest in my opinion. I also think that there are many who have come to the end of their searches for the Cape Breton area and now are looking farther afield like myself. From time to time I do find another "unknown" family member and ask for assistance but that has been done with less frequency. My C B direct lines are close to complete. There are a few that I cannot find any data on but that is because there is no data out there even in the church or registration documents so I leave it as it is. I see no need to go to fourth or fifth cousin data searches. I continually am thankful for those on this list who still post and answer posts as all have helped me in the past to compile the data I have today. Anyway, that is my input and my thoughts for what it is worth. Thom in CB ----- Original Message ----- From: "bill nicholson via" <[email protected]> To: "cape breton list" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 1:37 AM Subject: [NS-CB] How the list has changed > Over the past week I had reason to search the archives for some material > that I had once posted. After many hours I found the material back in the > Oct - Dec period of 2002. One can't search through this material without > noticing how much the list has changed since that time. > > Back in 2002 obituaries were not published on the list with any > regularity, yet in Oct through Dec of 2002 there were 497 messages. The > same period of 2012 included only 153 messges, of which 80 were the > obituaries. > > Thoughts? > > -- > Bill Nicholson > Fraser Lake BC > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com

As well as what both Bill & Thom have mentioned about the list……….some days I have difficulty posting the obituaries on the list. Even today, they haven’t archived yet, and I sent them in almost two hours ago. Yes, they are sent in each day, but don’t always make it into the archives hense you don’t receive them over the list. On those days, I try several times in a day for them to be archived, but to no avail. Last week alone, both Friday & Saturday are missing. So what is happening to things that people are posting and not getting on the list. Carol out here in BC *********************************** Over the past week I had reason to search the archives for some material that I had once posted. After many hours I found the material back in the Oct - Dec period of 2002. One can't search through this material without noticing how much the list has changed since that time. Back in 2002 obituaries were not published on the list with any regularity, yet in Oct through Dec of 2002 there were 497 messages. The same period of 2012 included only 153 messges, of which 80 were the obituaries. Thoughts? -- Bill Nicholson Fraser Lake BC ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Over the past week I had reason to search the archives for some material that I had once posted. After many hours I found the material back in the Oct - Dec period of 2002. One can't search through this material without noticing how much the list has changed since that time. Back in 2002 obituaries were not published on the list with any regularity, yet in Oct through Dec of 2002 there were 497 messages. The same period of 2012 included only 153 messges, of which 80 were the obituaries. Thoughts? -- Bill Nicholson Fraser Lake BC

Published in Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Jan. 17, 2015 Isabel STRAYSKI STRAYSKI, Isabel Born on November 11, 1938 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Passed peacefully on January 13, 2015. Survived by her husband of 45 years, Orest. Daughters Linda and Barbara (Darren); son John (Shelly); seven grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Isabel was a longtime employee of the Royal Columbian Hospital. In her retirement years she enjoyed travelling and spending time with family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 27891 Stagecoach Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/vancouversun/obituary.aspx?n=isabel-strayski&pid=173885478#sthash.hWmVTRl5.dpuf <http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/vancouversun/obituary.aspx?n=isabel-strayski&pid=173885478#sthash.hWmVTRl5.dpuf> Submitted by Tony King [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> This is her brother’s obit….from August 23, 1999 Roderick J. (Rod) Morrison 56, Victoria, B.C. Roderick J. (Roddie) Morrison, 56, passed away on Monday, Aug. 23, 1999, at his home in Victoria, B.C. He was the son of the late John and Katie (Meechan) Morrison. He served in the Armed Forces in the Canadian Army for 33 years in Cyprus, Egypt and Germany. Left to mourn are his wife of 32 years, Phyllis Murphy, formerly of Reserve Mines; daughter, Michelle, Victoria, B.C.; son, Rod Jr., Edmonton, Alta.; granddaughter, Emily. He is also survived by a sister, Isabel (Mrs. Orest Strayski), Vancouver, B.C.; stepmother, Sadie Morrison; sister, Diane (Allan Gillis Sr.), Glace Bay; stepbrother, Alex, Sydney, N.S. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and a special “aunt” Annie Neville, Glace Bay. He was predeceased by brothers, Charlie, John Jr., Fabian and Mickey. Cremation has taken place in British Columbia. Funeral service to be held in Glace Bay at a later date.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths January 19, 2015 Monday There were 7 obituaries today Audrey Dolena (Redmond) O’Neill - 69 yrs Rev. Fr. Angus J. Smith - Mary Ann Mullins - 79 yrs James “Jimmy” Doyle - 99 yrs Catherine Marie (Bagnell) MacLeod - 75 yrs Kevin Jessome - 76 yrs Margaret (Weatherbee) Globe - 103 yrs Audrey Dolena (Redmond) O’Neill 69 yrs - Glace Bay It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Audrey O’Neill on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Johnny and Kathleen (Murphy) Redmond. Audrey worked for 25 years at the Hudson Bay Company; both in Hamilton, Ont., and Sydney, N.S. She was a quiet and shy lady who loved her grandchildren dearly. Audrey also had a great affection for dogs. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, James ‘Sonny’ O’Neill, formerly from Whitney Pier, one daughter, Kathleen, Hamilton, two sons, Ron, Hamilton, Daniel at home, Glace Bay, two grandchildren, James and Jonathan Nixon, and two sisters, Anne Stewart, Boston, and Ruth Pezzariello, Bedford. Audrey was predeceased by three sisters, Sarah, Mary, Paula, and two brothers, Bernie and Frankie. Special thanks to Dr. M. Gallivan and Dr. R. McCormack as well as palliative care and the VON. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. There will be no visitation or funeral mass. Interment will be held at a later date. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Rev. Fr. Angus J. Smith Born In: Sydney Passed on: January 17th, 2015 Moved from this life to new life in the Lord Jesus on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. He served as Catholic priest in the Hamilton Diocese since he was ordained June 5, 1965. Born in Sydney, C.B., to the late Lawrence Benedict Smith and the late Mary Elizabeth (MacMullin) Smith. Excellent brother to Ben Smith (Olga) of Mississauga and to three deceased brothers (Donald, Martin, John Neil in Cape Breton Island), and to sister Mary Wrobleski of Sydney, C.B., and a wonderful uncle (and great-uncle) to many nephews and nieces. Visitation in Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 920 Fennell Ave., East, Hamilton, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 2-9 p.m., with Vesper prayers at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Reception for all present immediately after the Mass. Burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. Memorial donations to CCODP (Canandian Catholic Organizations for Development and Peace, 1425 René-Lévesque Blvd West, 3rd Floor, Montreal, Que., H3G 1T7. Arrangements entrusted to P.X. Dermody Funeral Home. (www.dermodys.com) Mary Ann Mullins Born In: Glace Bay Born: July 10th, 1935 Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: January 17th, 2015 It is with great sadness, that we say goodbye to our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary Mullins, who passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving family and the Lord. Mary was born in Glace Bay, the eldest daughter of the late Patrick and Viola (Robinson) McIntyre. Mary never lost her love of life, family and friends. She enjoyed life to its fullest everyday and was always a "lady". She also enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, quilting and time spent with family and friends. Mary was a proud member of Holy Cross Parish and enjoyed helping out in anyway she could. Mary is survived by her three children, Marguerite (Kevin) Wadman, Cathie (Henry) Lloyd and Cecil (Gina) Mullins, brothers, Patrick (Betty), Thomas (Mary), Peyton (June), Cecil (Denise) and Jimmy, sisters, Voila Sturgess, Monica (Leif) Erickson, Elizabeth (Rick) Silvestri and Janice (Ralph) Fehr. Also surviving are grandchildren, Cheryl (Kenny) McLean and Curtis (Joanne) Lloyd, Krystle Wadman and Nicole (Dave) Dalton, great-grandchildren, Mia, Cody, Ben, Ellie, Michael and Jonathan. Mary was recently predeceased by her loving husband, Cecil, whom she missed dearly everyday, son, Joseph, granddaughter, Mary Ann Wadman and her sister, Maurina Wilson. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, from 2-6 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass, officiated by Rev. Norman MacPhee is Saturday, 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Church followed by a reception in the church hall. Interment to take place in the parish cemetery. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. James 'Jimmy' Doyle Born In: Inverness, Canada Passed in: New Waterford, Canada Passed on: January 16th, 2015 It is with great sadness that the family wish to announce the peaceful passing of our father James Alexander 'Jimmy' Doyle on Jan. 16, 2015, at the Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford. Born in Inverness, he was the son of the late James and Penelope (MacLellan) Doyle. Jimmy was a kind and gentle man. He had a very strong faith and was a member of the former St. Agnes parish, New Waterford. He retired from the steel plant after working there for 38 years and was a life time member of the New Waterford Knights of Columbus. He had a special love for his motor bike as he used it all year round and loved to go on drives to Inverness, Mabou, West Arichat. Jimmy is survived by his sons James 'Jimmy' (Ann), Scotchtown, Francis, New Waterford, Gerard (Cece), New Victoria; sisters Florence Bois, New Waterford, Teresa MacKenzie, S.W. Margaree, Toodie, Ottawa, Anne, New Brunswick and brother Peter Coady. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren, Jamie, Teresa, Leon, Francis Jr., Sandy, Jason, Shelby, Brett, Jolene and seven great- grandchildren Bryanna, Emily, Alyssa, Abbey, Hayden, Jace and Emma. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his first wife Teresa (McIsaac) and his second wife Yvonne (Finander), sister Mary Burns, brothers Kyte, Johnny, Henry, Joe and a sister in infancy. Visitation will take place today (Monday, Jan. 19, 2015) from 5-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. in the Parish of Saint Leonard with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will be held in St. Agnes Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the KOC, Plummer Avenue. All are welcome. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500. Donations in Jimmy’s memory can be made to the Stella Marsh Church, Inverness and the An Cala Palliative Care Unit. To send online condolences go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. KOC members are asked to meet at the funeral home at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, for prayers. Catherine MacLeod Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 17th, 2015 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Catherine Marie (Bagnell) MacLeod, who passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan.17, 2015, surrounded by her children in the An Cala Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, Catherine was the daughter of the late Percy and Flora (Slessor) Bagnell. She is survived by her children, Debbie (Neil) Glabay, Cheryl (Freddie) Keough, Geoffrey (Debra) MacLeod, all of Sydney, and Phyllis (Scott) Stephenson, Hammond Plains, N.S. Also surviving are grandchildren, Mark MacLeod, Timothy (Erika) Glabay, Michael (Melissa) Glabay, Mathew Stephenson, AJ Stephenson, Benjamin MacLeod, Nicholas MacLeod, Danielle (Aaron) Brown and great-grandchildren Lexy and Madison. Catherine is also survived by one sister Mary Elizabeth (Roy) Maddison of Port Alberni, B.C., and cousin Hugh (Dot) Morrison. She was predeceased by husband Elwin, brother James Bagnell and grandson Stephen Keough. Catherine was a member of United Heritage Church (formerly St. Andrew’s) and worked at Woolco for many years and retired in 1996 from Walmart in Sydney River. Under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel, visitation will be Monday, Jan.19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Catherine’s life will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at United Heritage Church with Rev Rosemary Godin and Rev. Thomas Whent officiating. We would like to thank Dr. Greg Myatt and the amazing nursing staff of the An Cala Unit for the care and dignity shown to Mom. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital or to the Memorial Fund of United Heritage Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or emailed to [email protected] Kevin Jessome Passed in: Ontario Passed on: January 17th, 2015 Peacefully, on Saturday, Jan.17, 2015, and after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 76 at the Hotel Dieu-Shaver Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Jessome. Loving and devoted father of Joseph (Teresa) and Leonard (Linda). Papa will be sadly missed by his grandsons Matthew and Jordan. Dear brother of Francis (Sylvia) Jessome, Tony (Cathy) Jessome, Ella (the late Bill Connor), Elaine (the late Dacy Jessome), Kay (Myles Walsh) and brother-in-law of John Roland, Theresa (Charles) Wacket, Greg (Brenda) Roland, Kippy (Joan) Roland, Karen (Paul) Eyking, Loraine Leblanc and Marie (Omar). He was predeceased by his parents Anthony and Susan Jessome and brothers-in-law Billy, Bernie and Louie Roland. The family would like to express gratitude to the entire team of Dr. Giesbrecht, CCAC and the compassionate caregiving staff at Hotel Dieu-Shaver Hospital. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Kevin's family will receive visitors at the George Darte Funeral Chapel, 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines, Ont. on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 10-11:15 a.m. A memorial service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 11:30 a.m. If desired, memorial donations to the Rankin Cancer Run would be appreciated by the family. Online tribute: www.dartefuneralhome.com. Margaret (Weatherbee) Globe Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 17th, 2015 Margaret Globe of Sydney, passed away on Jan. 17, 2015, at the age of 103, at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, Kenwood Drive, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Sarah (MacDonald) Weatherbee. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She enjoyed a good game of cards, she was an avid reader and loved to bake. Margaret is survived by her son Gary (Kay) Globe, Sydney, daughter Sarah(Vic) Carter, Ontario, her grandchildren, Gary (Maureen) Globe, Brian (Patricia) Globe, Dean (Meghan) MacNeil, Greg (Christie) MacNeil, Bernie (Heather) Carter. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Gregory and Emily Globe, Eric and Elizabeth MacNeil, as well as her son-in-law, Joe MacNeil. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Ernest in 1960, daughter, Brenda and grandson, Ernie in 2011, sisters, Emma, Viola, Hazel and Alice. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place as per her request. Private family graveside services will be held at Hardwood Hill Cemetery, at a later date. The family would like to thank Dr. Steven Hall for his kindness and patience with Margaret and the staff of Harbourstone (Irish Cove) for the excellent care and love given to Margaret over the years. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home.

Published in Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2014 Lenora "Nonie" WHITE WHITE, Lenora "Nonie" December 26, 1927 - November 29, 2014 Edith Lenora Marangoni (Nonie) was born on December 26, 1927 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. She grew up, went to school in Glace Bay and lived happily surrounded by friends and family. She met a handsome young man (Mr. Robert MacLean) and after a short engagement, they married and had a son (Douglas). In 1949, the young family left Nova Scotia in search of a better life. Arriving in Ucluelet in November of the same year, they quickly settled in what was then a very isolated west coast fishing and logging village. Lenora, husband Robert and their young son Douglas were accepted into the community and quickly called it home. They soon added a daughter (Susan) and then another son (Allan). With the passing of her husband Robert, she began working in the Post Office in 1964 and continued to do so for nearly 30 years, the last several years as Post Master. She was dearly loved by her co-workers, a devoted, hardworking person and always had a smile on her face. She remarried long time resident of Ucluelet, Lorne White in 1974, and became a mother to his daughter Myrna, who was still a young child. Lenora loved to travel and be with her family and friends. Lenora travelled to many places; some highlights are her trips to Alaska, Mexico, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, France and many U.S. States, including one of her favourites, Reno, Nevada. She loved traveling home to Nova Scotia and spoke often of her adventures. She was an active member of Sunshine Club, a group of wonderful people she loved to be with and played cards with them every Wednesday in Forest Glen. The highlight of Lenora's week was being able to spend her Fridays with friends at their social luncheons. Lenora loved to attend the church apple pie making and bake sale event. She was an active member of the Holy Family Church and a very devoted Catholic. Lenora was blessed in her later years with the friendship of a special care person, Jennifer Agustin. Lenora was able to live comfortably in her family home for many years, surrounded by family and friends. We will miss you Nonie She is survived by: Sons: Douglas (Birgitta) MacLean, Allan (Stephanie) MacLean. Stepchildren: Caren (Allan) Taron, Brian (Sissel) White, Edwin White and Myrna (Dave) Laitinen. Grandchildren: Catherine (Randy) Oliwa, Patrick (Sandy) Coffin, Kajsa (Greg) Hansen, Karen (Austin) Price, Brendan (Laurie) White, Matthew (Cassie) MacLean, Michael Marriott, Lesley Ann Marriott, Brent (Robyn) Taron, Bryn (Erin) White, Brittany (Kevin) Larsen, Brayln White, Dustin Hamilton, Lacey and Desmond Laitinen. Great Grandchildren: Miranda, Hunter and Lachlan Oliwa, Amber Coffin, Robert, Abigail, Joseph and John Hansen, Lawson and Ava Claire Price, Sadie and Owen White, Cali and Parker MacLean, Jayden and Kesler Taron, Jakob Schmidt, Daniel, Ryan and Kaitlyn Marriott, Alex and Katie White. Siblings: Daniel (Marguerite) Marangoni, Martin (Linda) Marangoni, Genevieve Brown, Virginia Nelson, Son-in-law; John Coffin. Pre-deceased by her husbands, Robert MacLean and Lorne White, her daughter Susan (MacLean) Coffin, sister Gloria Payne and grandson Robert MacLean. A celebration of life will be held at 2:30pm on Saturday, December 13 at the Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet. Chapel of Memories Funeral Directors (250)723-3633 Service Information Celebration of Life - Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 2:30 pm Ucluelet Community Hall 500 Matterson Drive Ucluelet, British Columbia (250) 726-7772 Note… This is my aunt

Hello, I am researching the identity of John Campbell, born at Isle of Coll or Isle of Tiree (Tyree), the Inner Hebrides, Argyllshire, Scotland; about abt. 1800 and settled in Pictou, NS., abt. 1821. John Campbell was noted as the engineer of and supervisor to the construction of the first of the lighthouses on St. Paul’s Island, Cape Breton, NS, about 1837/38; and then became Superintendant of the Humane Establishment there and Island Governor, and remained there until his retirement in 1857, with his son Samuel Cunard C. and grandson John Malcolm C. succeeding him. Quite a lot is documented on the latter two, and we know that John Campbell’s wife Marion Campbell was a dau. of Malcolm Campbell, Tacksman and then prop. of Cornaig, Isle of Coll. John and Marion married at the Isle of Coll, 31 Jan 1826. John is noted in the parish register as being of Pictou, NS. A published family notice at the time does the same, and confirms the ID of Marion's father. This couple had 10 children, of which only one, Samuel Cunard Campbell, married and had offspring. Based on places where their children were born, census and other information, I have developed the following timeline for John Campbell. Born at Isle of Coll or Isle of Tiree, Arg., Scotland , between 1797 and 1806; Travelled from Arg., Scotland to Pictou, NS abt. 1821; Married at Isle of Coll 1826; Living with wife Marion at Pictou, NS; 1826 to 1832; Family living at Whycogomah, CB, NS; 1834 to 1838; Family living at St. Paul’s Island, CB, NS; 1838 to 1857; Family living at Ingonish, CB, NS – 1861 Marion, widowed, living at Ingonish, CB, NS – 1871. Following this, Marion went to live with their son Samuel Cunard C. at St. Paul’s Island, and died there. It is written in one article that John Campbell was ageing and not very well in 1861, but we do know from the census and the article that he died between 1861/62 & 1871, perhaps near Ingonish???. As I wrote before, my primary objective is to identify the parents of John Campbell. It was written in our family history (via descendants of Marion’s cousins in Australia), that John was a blood cousin to Marion. Having much of this family documented, I can say that this generation of the family had 3 and possibly four John Campbells. Two can be immediately ruled out. Is there any one there on the list who is researching this family? Any further clues to the ID of this John Campbell would be very welcome. All the very best for this New Year 2015. Best regards, Andrew Campbell (an Aussie living in Paris, France)

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Inverness Oran Deaths January 14, 2015 Wednesday There were 3 obituaries today CAMPBELL, ERWIN PIUS - 74 YRS CAMPBELL, JOHN DONALD - 84 YRS MUISE, MARIE LOUISE - 91 YRS CAMPBELL Erwin Pius age 74 of Brookline, MA and formerly of Port Hood, passed away peacefully at home on January 7th, 2015. He was a son of the late James and Annie Laura (Gillis) Campbell. Erwin had a great passion for horse racing and looked forward to returning to Cape Breton every summer to visit with family and friends. He is survived by his sisters Marion “Ditta” MacDonald, Harbourview; Rosie MacDonald, Niagara Falls ,ON and Catherine; brothers Daniel and James all of Brookline, MA and William Omer (Maude) of Harbourview. Erwin will be missed by his nieces and nephews and special friend Sheila MacDonald of Troy. Erwin was predeceased by his brother Jack. Resting in Port Hood and Area Resting Place on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be offered Thursday at 11:00 a.m. from St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Port Hood with Rev. Vincent VanZutphen presiding. Interment will take place at a later time in the Parish Cemetery. In memoriam, donations to Port Hood and Area Resting Place, are appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Green’s Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Messages to the family may be conveyed at www.greensfuneralhome.ca. CAMPBELL John Donald Campbell died Thursday, December 25th, 2014 at Wingate of Boston, surrounded by family; he was 84. Donald was born in Brook Village, Nova Scotia on April 12th, 1930, and was a son of the late John Duncan and Mary Belle (MacKinnon) Campbell. He moved to the States when he was 28. Donald was a welder by trade and had worked at H.H. Scott in Maynard, E.C. Hilliard Co. in West Newton and at the age of 65 retired from J.J. Fabricators Co. in Waltham. He was devoted to his family and his faith and had been a parishioner of St. Jude Church in Waltham for many years. Donald was the fun uncle and was simply referred to as “Unk”. He was caring, always upbeat and was there for anyone in need of anything, especially his dear nieces and nephews and their families. He was the brother of the late Theresa Mooney, Katherine Anne Hawley, John Willie Campbell, Francis Campbell, Colin Campbell, John Angus Campbell, John Duncan Campbell, Annie Puzak, Mary Meagher, Dan Charles Campbell and Joseph Campbell. Family and friends from Windsor, ON; Etobicoke, ON, Port Hood, Inverness, and Brook Village, Nova Scotia; and the Boston area gathered at the Joyce Funeral Home in Waltham, on Friday evening, January 2nd, 2015 to share stories and good times about Unk. On January 3rd, 2015 a funeral mass was celebrated to honour Donald. Before Unk left for his final resting place, his nephew Stevie Puzak spoke beautifully about our beloved Unk and provided a few laughs in an otherwise difficult time. Following his funeral he was laid to rest at Mount Feake Cemetery in Waltham, Mass. Rest in Peace, Unk. MUISE It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Marie Louise Muise, on Saturday, January 3rd, 2015, in the Foyer Pere Fiset in Cheticamp at the age of 91. Marie Louise had a zest for life and was at her happiest surrounded by family and friends. It was her family that gave her the greatest joy and the basis upon which she dealt with the health issues she had to face over so many years. Marie Louise is survived by her children Claudette Gaudet (Jean-Paul), Simon-Pierre Muise (Ethel), Bernie Muise (Sylvia), Aurel Muise (Valerie), Gerald Muise, Thelma Poirier (Patrice), Diane Poirier and Paulette Deveaux (Andrew); her brother Eddie Boudreau (Madeleine); her sisters Judy Aucoin, Th r se Deveaux, Marie-Mae Fiset, Elizabeth Aucoin (Leonard), Marie-Rose Chiasson (Yvon), Marie-Alice LeFort (Roger); 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Pad and Josephine (Roach) Boudreau; loving husband Denis; son Roger in infancy; son-in-law Gerard Poirier; daughter-in-law Eveline Muise; brothers L o, Charles, Henri-Joe, Wilfred, Paulite, Joseph-L vi, and sister Lucie-Anne. Visitation was held at the Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral mass was held on Tuesday, January 6th in Eglise St. Pierre, Cheticamp. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Foyer Pere Fiset Guest Home. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd. Condolences may be sent to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Wondering if anyone can tell me the names of the parents of Alice Matthews listed in the obit below. Thanks. Jackie Cape Breton Post Gordon 'Buddy' Nugent Born In: Florence Passed in: Burlington, Ontario, Canada assed on: January 13th, 2015 Gordon 'Buddy' Nugent 80, Florence/Ontario We regret to announce the passing of Buddy Nugent on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at the Burloak Home in Burlington, Ont. Born in Florence, he was the son of the late Gordon and Margaret (Day) Nugent. He joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1950, and served in the Korean War. After leaving the Forces, he went to Ontario and worked with Domtar until his retirement. He is survived by his four sons, two daughters, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also left to mourn are his sisters, Lorraine MacLean, Margaret Bugden (Ricky), Theresa Nugent (Iris) and brother Billy (Joan). Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Alice (Matthews) on Aug. 9, 2014 and his grandson, Christopher. His funeral service will be held on Saturday in Ontario. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com or www.ridleyfuneralhome.com.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths January 15, 2015 Thursday There were 7 obituaries today Donald Ivan Morrison - 68 yrs Mary Sarah “Sadie” McPhee - 93 yrs Wilfred Lester Michael - 48 yrs William John Wilson - 67 yrs Gordon “Buddy” Nugent - 80 yrs John L. “Jack” Hood - 95 yrs George Edmond Francis - 82 yrs Donald Ivan Morrison Born: July 22nd, 1946 Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: January 13th, 2015 Donald Morrison of 38 Mercer St., Whitney Pier, passed away peacefully at the Halifax Infirmary. He was the son of the late Donald Roderick and Olga (Melanosh) Morrison. He worked for 32 years at the Sydney Steel Plant, retiring upon its shutdown. He was a source of strength and support to his widowed mother and his family. He was a good son and a wonderful brother. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Mary R. Mayo. He is survived by his sister, Betty Morrison, of Sydney; his brother-in-law, Gerald Mayo and niece and nephews, Arabella Mayo, Peter Mayo and Sam Mayo, all of Fredericton, N.B. Thank you to good neighbors, Anne Gillis, Jane Graham and Sandra MacDougall, for their support during difficult times. Also thanks to Dr. Myatt, Janice Black, the staff in palliative care, the staff at the Glace Bay Hospital, and the V.O.N. for the good care they gave to Donald after his diagnosis of MDS. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. There will be no visitation or service as per his wishes. He lived simply and wanted to leave this life the same way. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email [email protected] "It’s a long, long road From which there is no return While we’re on the way to there Why not share And the load Doesn’t weigh me down at all He ain’t heavy he’s my brother". ~ Marcus Congleton Mary Sarah 'Sadie' McPhee Born In: Creignish Rear Inverness Co. Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 13th, 2015 It is with great sadness that we, the family of Mary Sarah 'Sadie' McPhee, announce her peaceful passing on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 at The Cove Guest Home, after a long and rewarding life. Born in Creignish Rear, Inverness County, Mom was the daughter of the late Donald and Margaret (MacDonald) MacDonald and the wife of the late Billie McPhee, well known Cape Breton fiddler. Sadie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mom was a person of strong faith and was a longtime member of Saint Anthony Daniel Parish. Religion and prayer were an integral part of her life. She was a long time member of the Gaelic Society and enjoyed many Scottish concerts and ceilidhs around Cape Breton Island. Mom was a very gentle lady who loved and will be missed by all her dear friends and family. We will certainly miss our visits and our many telephone calls. Mom loved to bake and would often be found baking her famous meat pies and tea biscuits for her family and friends. Left to mourn are her children, Donnie (Linda), Anne MacDonald, Hughena MacIntyre, Lincoln (Carol), Wilma (Tom Pyke), Ray (Janet) and son-in-law, Paul Dickson. “Gramma” will be missed and fondly remembered by her 23 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Mary and Rita MacDonald, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and her dear friend Betty Muise. Mom was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Billie (2000); daughter, Kay Dickson (2010); son-in-law, Angus MacDonald (2007); her siblings, Margaret, Mary, Mary Anne, Dougall, John Dan, John Angus, Donald, Michael, Catherine and four in infancy. Visitation for the late Sadie McPhee will take place on Friday, Jan. 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Marquerite Bourgeoys Church with Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations may be made to Hospice Palliative Care or Canadian Lung Association. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com. Wilfred Lester Michael Born In: Baddeck Passed in: Baddeck Passed on: January 12th, 2015 Wilfred Lester Michael, 48, Waycobah First Nation, died the evening of Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in the Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Born in Baddeck, he was a son of the late Wilfred Joseph and Dorothy Jane (Googoo) Michael. Lester enjoyed playing baseball with the Waycobah Warriors and was a Toronto Maple Leafs fan. Lester was blessed with his common-law spouse, Yvette Maloney, Indian Brook; sons, Stanley, Wilfred, Parnel and Gavin and the mother of his sons, Juanita Pierro, all of Wagmatcook First Nation; sisters, Bernadette Young, Janie Michael and Mary Kate (Katy) Michael, all of Waycobah First Nation; brother, Andrew Joe (Anna), Waycobah First Nation; sisters-in-law, Arlene Michael and Madeline Michael; godmother, Margaret Poullette, Waycobah First Nation; godchildren, Madonna (Wayne) Prosper, Kelsey Stevens, Cordell Pierro; numerous devoted nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces; as well as true friends of various ages. Lester was predeceased by brothers, Kaptin Alexander and Clarence; godfather, Michael John Paul. Special thanks to Dr. Henderson, Dr. Courtney Smith and nurses of East Hants Community Health Centre and East Hants VON. Also Dr. Ritter, nurses and staff of the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. today (Thursday) in the Multi Purpose Building, 160 Reservation Rd., Waycobah First Nation. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday from Saint Kateri Parish Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Waycobah with Fr. Paul Abbass officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com. William John Wilson Born In: New Wateford Passed in: Logan Lake, British Columbia, Canada Passed on: January 10th, 2015 On Jan. 10, 2015 after a long battle with cancer John died peacefully at his home in Logan Lake, B,C. John will be fondly remembered by his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with people especially if there was something he could do to help you out. He was born in New Waterford, N.S. and grew up in Scotchtown. He left Cape Breton shortly after he graduated from vocational school as a diesel mechanic, but his heart was always there and he returned on numerous occasions over the years to spend time with family and friends. As a young man he finally settled in B.C. and for many years lived on Vancouver Island, where he married and raised his family in Nanaimo. In later years he lived and worked in Medicine Hat, Alta. His final years were spent in Logan Lake, B.C., where he became a very active member of that community serving on the town council, working with Citizens on Patrol and tirelessly working on the Pond Hockey tournament. John was an avid hunter, fisherman and dart player. John was the proud father to his son, Glen (Shelley). His daughter, Sandy, predeceased him. He was the grandfather of Stephanie Sherrington and Darrin Wilson. He had two great-grandchildren, Kayden and Austen. Along with Glen, Shelley and his grandchildren, John will be sadly missed by his wife, Janine Pryce; one brother, Joe Moore and two sisters, Irene Efford and Gail Wilson-Marcocchio. John was especially close to several cousins and nieces and nephews who will surely miss “Uncle Johnny”. Besides his daughter, Sandy, John was predeceased by his father, John Wilson and his mother, Irene (Moore) Wilson. In keeping with his wishes no funeral will be held. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Gordon 'Buddy' Nugent Born In: Florence Passed in: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Passed on: January 13th, 2015 Photo, Jobes logo, flag Gordon ‘Buddy’ Nugent 80, Florence/Ontario We regret to announce the passing of Buddy Nugent on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at the Burloak Home in Burlington, Ont. Born in Florence, he was the son of the late Gordon and Margaret (Day) Nugent. He joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1950, and served in the Korean War. After leaving the Forces, he went to Ontario and worked with Domtar until his retirement. He is survived by his four sons, two daughters, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also left to mourn are his sisters, Lorraine MacLean, Margaret Bugden (Ricky), Theresa Nugent (Iris) and brother Billy (Joan). Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Alice (Matthews) on Aug. 9, 2014 and his grandson, Christopher. His funeral service will be held on Saturday in Ontario. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com John L. 'Jack' Hood Born In: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed in: Sydney, Canada Passed on: January 11th, 2015 John L. Hood, 95, of Champlain Avenue, Sydney, N.S. passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015. Born in New Glasgow, he was the son of the late Thomas and Gladys (Reed) Hood. He served in the Second World War overseas in the R.C.A.F. - England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. In Sydney he worked and retired from Cape Breton Beverages in November 1984. In his later years he enjoyed his games of golf with his many friends at Seaview. Jack is survived by his two sons, John in Calgary and David in Winnipeg; three grandchildren, Katherine, Emily and Jonathan and great-grandson, Jack in Calgary; sister, Phyllis Stevens in Ontario; and several nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his wife Dorothy, brothers, Kenneth, Harold and Charles and sister, Ruth. Visitation with the family will be held Friday, January 16, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Thomas Whent officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dad’s doctors; Dr. Steven MacDougall and Dr. Susan MacLeod for their compassionate care and to the staff of Palliative Care and the Cape Breton Cancer Centre. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society or to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or by email to [email protected] George Edmond Francis Born: September 18th, 1932 Passed in: Queens New York Passed on: December 27th, 2014 We are saddened to announce the death of Deacon George Francis of Queens, New York. Deacon George was the son of the late Archpriest George Francis, Rector of St. Philip's African Orthodox Church for 43 years. Deacon George is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Enid Ione Francis; children: Sharon (Hollis) Brown, Augusta, Georgia, Cheryl Bryant, New York; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters, Eloise Edwards (Morris - deceased), New York City, Lady Isabel (Archbishop Vincent) Waterman, Sydney and the Honourable Mayann Francis, Halifax; foster sisters, Debbie and Donna Marshall, Toronto and foster brother, Carl Williams, Halifax. He is also survived by his two nieces, Victoria Waterman, Charlotte, North Carolina and Frances (David) Waterman-O'Connell, Halifax and a special first cousin, Master Sergeant Randolph (Maxine) Howell (retired), Connecticut, who exhibited amazing strength and support to the family during George's illness. The viewing and funeral service were held on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at Christ Pentecostal Church, Jamaica, Queens. Interment with military honours was held the next day (Jan. 6th) at Calverton National Cemetery, Long Island, N.Y.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Ottawa Citizen January 2015 MACLEOD, Ruth Darlene: Peacefully and surrounded by family, following a valiant battle with cancer at the Ottawa General Hospital on Saturday night, January 10, 2015 at the age of 59. Predeceased by her father, Thomas (Tommy) MacLeod, she is survived by her beloved husband, her partner of 14 years, Lewis Ling, her loving daughters, Darlene McLeod (Jonathan) and Stephanie Lacasse (Matthew), her adoring granddaughters, Glynis and Scarlet, and Colleen and Liana, her mother, Marjorie MacLeod and sisters Janice Jamieson (Duncan) and Sheila MacLeod (Stephen). She is also remembered by her neices and nephews, and her many surviving aunts, uncles and cousins living across Canada and in the US, and by her former husband, Peter Morrison (Lorna) and his family. Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia September 26, 1955, Ruth was a devoted Cape Bretoner throughout her life though she moved with her parents and sisters to Ottawa in 1966. A woman of many and varied pastimes, as a young adult she studied ballet under Nesta Toumine, took international cooking and watercolour classes, was an avid knitter and seamstress, played weekly curling games for several decades, and had taken up bobbin lace making in the past few years. She was a long-time member of the Cumberland Curling Club, and she will be missed by countless OCDSB staff and teachers where she had worked in office administration for several decades, including at Sir Wilfrid Laurier from 1998 to the present. She will be remembered in the skirl of the pipes, in the giddy laughter of her granddaughters, in the pounding of feet to the tune of a fiddle, in the uplifted voices of family gathered at the table. She was loving and loved, she was blessed and a blessing. Family and friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home-Orleans 2370 St. Joseph Blvd. Orleans, ON K1C 1G1 613-837-2370 On Friday January 16, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday January 17, 2015 after 10 a.m. followed by a Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. In lieu of flower memoriam donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. www.kellyfh.ca <http://www.kellyfh.ca/> “And when your sorrow is comforted (time soothes all sorrows) you will be content that you have known me. You will always be my friend.” de Saint Exupéry

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths January 14, 2015 Wednesday There were 8 obituaries today June Robertson - 68 yrs Thomas Vincent “Tom” Sampson - 98 yrs Eddie Tighe - 82 yrs Joseph Andrew “Joe” Gillis - 79 yrs John L. “Jack” Hood - 95 yrs Patrick Joseph “Pat” Aucoin - 67 yrs Gerard Livingstone - 67 yrs Ronal James “Ron” MacNeil - 56 yrs June Robertson Born In: North Sydney Passed in: Georges River Passed on: January 13th, 2015 It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Dianna June Robertson, 68, on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in North Sydney, June was the daughter of the late Edward and Mabel (Morgan) Lynch. June was a graduate of Nova Scotia Teachers College in Truro and she taught school at Thompson Junior High School, North Sydney for many years, until her retirement. She served as the Clerk of Session at St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney for a number of years. June was an avid gardener, she was a former president of the North Sydney Garden Club and a former president of the Nova Scotia Association of Garden Clubs. She enjoyed judging and participating in many garden shows and exhibitions throughout the Atlantic region. She was a palliative care volunteer and also enjoyed being a hockey mom for many years. She is survived by her husband Dave Robertson, one daughter Kim (Kyle) Murray, Truro and two sons, Glenn (Patty) Robertson, Charlottetown and Paul Robertson, Edmonton; her two grandchildren, Raine Murray and Holly Robertson. She is also survived by her two brothers, Tom Lynch, North Sydney and Robert (Evelyn) Lynch, Gillis Lake. Visitation for June will be held Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew Wesley United Church with Rev. Nancy Ritchie officiating. Memorial donations may be made to St. Matthew Wesley United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. Thomas Vincent Sampson Born In: Lower L'Ardoise Born: September 29th, 1916 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 13th, 2015 Thomas Vincent Sampson, 98, of the Cove Guest Home, formerly of Havelock Street, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney after a brief illness. Born in Lower L’Ardoise on Sept. 29, 1916, he was the son of the late Edmund and Sophie (Martell) Sampson. Tom was a devout member of Sacred Heart parish for almost 70 years. He was employed by Sydney Steel Corporation as a Heavy Crane Operator in the Open Hearth Dept., retiring in 1978 after 43 years of service. Everyone will remember him as a wonderful husband to Bessie and a very dedicated family man as well as a good neighbour. He is survived by daughter Anne (John) MacLean, Antigonish; sons, Tom (Carol), Ingonish; Charles (Sally), Sydney Forks; Joseph (Deborah), Sydney; stepbrother Fred Mombourquette, New Glasgow and by 13 grandchildren, including his “very special Scot” and 25 great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 76 years, the former Bessie Briand, four brothers, John, Simon, Cornelius and Albert, three sisters, Mary Sabine Evong, Margaret Evong and Mary Alice Darveau and his daughter Mary Elizabeth Campbell. Visitation for the late Mr. Sampson will be from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Thursday, Jan. 15 at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (formerly St. Joseph's Parish), 40 Cabot St. with Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. No flowers by request of family. Donations may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.twcurry.com. Say not in grief: He is no more”, But live in thankfulness that he was! Eddie Tighe Born In: New Victoria Passed in: River Ryan Passed on: January 12th, 2015 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and true friend, Eddie Tighe, on Jan. 12, 2015. Born in New Victoria, he was the son of the late Jack and Willena (Turnbull) Tighe on Nov. 6, 1932. Eddie loved to watch his Toronto Maple Leafs, especially when they won! Eddie was an avid tarabish player and loved playing every Monday with his brother-in-law, Winston. Eddie was also an avid gardener and fisherman. No matter whether it was close friends or people he had just met, Eddie was always the consummate gentleman; a true and loyal friend. He enjoyed listening to their stories and telling them about his and his brother Tommy's 'escapades'. He touched all of us with his kindness and compassion. He was 'the best of the best' and a 'true class act'. Eddie was a proud member of the Men of the Deeps for 40 years and truly loved every member. They were family to him and he will be sadly missed by them. He was a member of the Army, Navy, Airforce of New Waterford and enjoyed many a Saturday afternoon listening to and singing along with Dinky Cameron. He will be forever missed by his best 'furry buddy' Max, who was his co-pilot and who bossed him around and got away with it. Eddie worked as a coal miner for 15 years. He became a member of UA Local 682 in November 1970 and was business manager from June 1975 to June 1989. Eddie was president of the Nova Scotia Pipe Trades from September 1982 until June 1989. He was the financial secretary of the Cape Breton Building and Construction Trades Council from January 1976 until June 1989, president of the Nova Scotia Joint Conference Board from June 1985 until June 1989 and president of the Nova Scotia and P.E.I. Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee from September 1983 until June 1989. Eddie was a Health and Welfare Pension Trustee for UA Local 682 from 1978-1989. He was an arbitrator on the Canadian Plan for the Settlement of Jurisdictional Disputes in the construction industry from 1993 until present. Eddie was a knowledgeable and respected steamfitter - pipefitter who became a stabilizing force in the Labour Movement in Cape Breton during the mid 1970s and continued to be a valuable resource for Local 682 and its members until his passing. Eddie is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Colleen (Anderson); son Wayne (Mary C.); daughter Mary Campbell; son Eddie (Cathy) and daughter Debbie (Johnnie) MacKinnon and Rob (Charlene) Anderson. He is also survived by his brothers, Jackie, Harry (Stella), Vincie (Lorraine) and Tony (Elaine); sisters, Verna (Horace), Anna, Catherine, Lovie (John L.), Agnes, Anita (Winston); 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are brothers-in-law, Billy Hinchey and Poncho (Colleen) Anderson; sisters-in-law, Paulie, Mary, Colleen and Edith, Barb and Sandra (Anderson) and Millie Head. Eddie was predeceased by his first wife Anita (MacIsaac); infant son John Freeman, grandson Stephen Vincent, brothers, Tommy, his best friend, James, Francie, sisters, Victoria and Willena. He was also predeceased by his son-in-law and best friend Angus Campbell, sisters-in-law, Dollie Ganong and Carmel, brothers-in-law, Mike Currie, Don McRury, Buddy Kelly and Bernie Corbett and Robert Anderson. As per Eddie's request, there will be no visitation and cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will be held on Friday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating and Fr. Reg Currie concelebrating. A luncheon will follow downstairs at the Army, Navy, Airforce, Unit 217, New Waterford. Donations in his memory may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Joseph 'Joe' Andrew Gillis Born In: Grand Mira South Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 9th, 2015 It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Joseph A. 'Joe' Gillis of Alexandra Street, Sydney, on Jan. 9, 2015. Joe was born in Grand Mira South, to the late Neil D. and Agnes (MacKinnon) Gillis. After retiring from Co-Op Building Supplies, Joe became very active in the Branch 12, Royal Canadian Legion, honouring him with the Legionnaire of the Year award in 2009, and was made a lifetime member in 2014. He is survived by his children, Pamela (Scott) MacIsaac, David (Rayna) Gillis and Tom Gillis, also the mother of his children, Jean McLeod; siblings, Sadie (Allan) MacNeil and Jimmie (the late Bette) Gillis; sisters-in-law, Theresa Gillis, and Peggy (Roddie) Gillis; grandchildren, Brandon, Rhiannon, Sydney, Calum, Logan and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Dannie, Rannie, John and Neil Gillis, and sister, Tena Baldwin. The family would like to express sincere appreciation to brother-in-law, Neil and his wife, Wilma, for the special level of care they provided for Joe. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015 from 12-2 p.m. in the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. With funeral service to be held following at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Fr. Duaine Devereaux officiating. Reception to follow at the Branch 12 Legion, Dorchester Street. All are welcome. Burial will take place at a later date in St. Margaret’s Cemetery, Grand Mira South. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. John L. 'Jack' Hood Born In: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed in: Sydney, Canada Passed on: January 11th, 2015 John L. Hood, 95, of Champlain Avenue, Sydney, N.S. passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015. Born in New Glasgow, he was the son of the late Thomas and Gladys (Reed) Hood. He served in the Second World War overseas in the R.C.A.F. - England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. In Sydney he worked and retired from Cape Breton Beverages in November 1984. In his later years he enjoyed his games of golf with his many friends at Seaview. Jack is survived by his two sons, John in Calgary and David in Winnipeg; three grandchildren, Katherine, Emily and Jonathan and great-grandson, Jack in Calgary; sister, Phyllis Stevens in Ontario; and several nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his wife Dorothy, brothers, Kenneth, Harold and Charles and sister, Ruth. Visitation with the family will be held Friday, January 16, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Thomas Whent officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dad’s doctors; Dr. Steven MacDougall and Dr. Susan MacLeod for their compassionate care and to the staff of Palliative Care and the Cape Breton Cancer Centre. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society or to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or by email to [email protected] Patrick 'Pat' Joseph Aucoin Born In: New Waterford Passed in: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Passed on: January 10th, 2015 With heavy hearts we regret to announce the sudden passing of Patrick Aucoin on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alta. Born in New Waterford, Pat was the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth 'Lizzy Mae' (Deveaux) Aucoin. Pat attended Mount Carmel School and at the age of 18 left New Waterford to join the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and returned home on occasion for visits. He served at bases in Canada including Summerside, P.E.I.; Newport Corner, N.S.; Borden, Ont.; Gagetown, N.B.; Calgary, Alta. and in Alert, N.W.T. He also served overseas in Germany and Egypt. His final posting and highlight of his career was in Colorado Springs, U.S.A. Following a lengthy career in the military, he retired in Calgary. Pat is survived by his sister, Madeline Hiseler (Lindsay); brothers, Russell (Lorraine) and David (Susan); brothers-in-law, Danny MacKinnon and Martin Jurcina; nephews, nieces and other relatives in New Waterford and Cheticamp. Also, several close friends and co-workers he has met throughout his military career. Besides his parents, Pat was predeceased by his stepfather, Charles Hache; sisters, Shirley, Patricia, Charlotte Jurcina and Rose MacKinnon. At Pat's request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment will take place in Mount Carmel Cemetery, New Waterford, at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to the Feral and Abandoned Cat Society, Cape Breton, or a charity of one's choice. Gerard Livingstone Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 11th, 2015 It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our dear brother, Gerard Livingstone on Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Malcolm Angus 'Max' and Mary Margaret (Grant) Livingstone. Gerard was a big fan of sports and he truly loved the Toronto Maple Leafs. Gerard excelled at playing horseshoes, softball and floor hockey. He was a gentle soul who got along with everyone. Gerard is survived by his sister, Maxine Sweeney, St. Stephen, N.B., Elaine (Frank) Capstick, Glace Bay, Patricia 'Patsy' Joseph 'Buddy' Young, Brampton, Ont., Harriet (Jack Maxwell) Livingstone, Dartmouth; brother, Wayne (Marilyn), St. Stephen, N.B. Also surivived by numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Jack Sweeney. A funeral mass will be celebrated at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Curry's Glace Bay Funeral Home, 775 Main St. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital as well as the staff at the Breton Ability Centre and the Cape Breton Residential Care Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.jmcurryfuneralhome.com. Ronald 'Ron' James MacNeil Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Passed on: January 9th, 2015 It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Ron MacNeil on Jan. 9, 2015, at Western Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook, N.L., with family by his side. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of Beverly (McMullin) and the late Gussie MacNeil. Ron is survived by his wife, Karen (Melenchuk); daughters, Crystal (Darcy) Lafontaine, Sudbury, Ont., Caitlin, N.L.; sons, Corey, Sudbury, Ont., Conor, N.L., Dakota, B.C.; sisters, Cheryl (Dan) MacDonald , Glace Bay, Lynette (Blaine) Cathcart, Glace Bay; brother, Trevor (Ella) MacNeil, Kentville; father-in-law, Mike Melenchuk, Wolfville; mother-in-law, Kathy Melenchuk, Wolfville; sisters-in-law, Virginia (Adrian) McIntyre, Coldbrook, Cathy (Rick) Mountford, Newport and Nicole, Wolfville; brother-in-law, Michael (Nadea) of New Minas. He was a proud grandpa to granddaughter, Jordyn (Corey) and expected grandson due April 2015 (Crystal) and was “Uncle Ron” to many wonderful nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by his father, Gussie, in Jan. 2014. Ron was a retired Master Seaman (Medic) from the Royal Canadian Navy and was proud to have served throughout Canada and Lahr, Germany and belonged to Branch 13 Legion in Corner Brook. Also to his credit, he was a volunteer firefighter for many years in every community in which he lived. There will be no visitation by request. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay with Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ron’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.jmcurryfuneralhome.com.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths January 12, 2015 Monday There were 3 obituaries today Elizabeth Amadio - Dolanna “Dollie” Ryan - 85 yrs Douglas William Courage - 58 yrs Elizabeth Amadio Passed in: Port Caledonia Passed on: January 9th, 2015 We the family announce the passing of Elizabeth Amadio on Jan. 9, 2015, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Arrangements are intrusted to Curry's Funeral Home in Glace Bay. A full obituary to follow. Dolanna 'Dollie' Ryan Born: December 31st, 1928 Passed in: Baddeck Passed on: January 9th, 2015 It is with a profound sense of loss that we mourn the death of Dolanna 'Dollie' (MacLeod) Ryan, much loved wife, mother, mother-in-law, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt on Jan. 9, 2015, at Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck, N.S. Mum was born in the Quarry at St. Ann's, Victoria County on Dec. 31, 1928, the daughter of the late Dan Alex MacLeod and Annie (MacAskill) MacLeod, MacLennan. Dollie was predeceased by her parents, her husband Donald, her brothers, Donald and Alexander, her sisters, Rachel Jane MacLeod and Ruby MacLennan, sister-in-law Kay MacLeod, brothers-in-law, Harold Campbell and Bob Chapman as well as stepfather James F. MacLennan. She will be deeply missed by her children, Francis (Elizabeth) North River Bridge, Donald (Miriam), Keith (Mary), John, Eileen (Colin), Walter (Georgina), all of Baddeck, Robert (Florence) Hunter's Mountain, Florence (Antigonish) as well by special niece Sister Anne Malcom, Rogersville, N.B., and special family friend Carmen DeGruchy, Antigonish. Mum also leaves behind her dearly loved sisters, Joan Chapman, Oakville, Ont., and Mary Campbell, Baddeck as well as grandchildren, Daniel, Seamus, Donald, Dennis, Robbie, Kelsey, Brennan, Zackery, Shauna, Hanah, and Ryan and great-grandson R.J. Upon her arrival in Baddeck Mum worked for the McCurdy family. Years later she worked in the laundry at the Inverary Inn retiring after 25 years when she turned 65. She was also a weather observer for Environment Canada for 40 years. She was an active member of the Baddeck Home and School, St. Michael's Parish, St. Michael's CWL and was an associate member of the sisters of Notre Dame. Above all else her life was dedicated to her family. Each of us had our own special relationship with her, each of which was underscored by her teaching of life lessons, love and encouragement. All eight of us consider ourselves very fortunate to have had her as our mother. She is now with many other family members who have gone before her. The cares of this world are no longer a burden, she has been healed, she has been freed. Jesus said, "Follow Me" and she has. Visitation will be at MacAskill's Funeral Home, Baddeck on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 2-6 p.m. Funeral mass, with Fr. Antolin Asor, will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Baddeck. Burial will be at a later date at Riverside Cemetery, North River Bridge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Victoria County Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Alderwood Working Council or the Victoria South Hospice Society. Douglas William Courage Passed in: Whitney Pier Passed on: January 8th, 2015 Doug died suddenly Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at the age of 58 after a brief illness. After graduating from Sydney Academy in 1975, Doug put his natural skills as a handyman and carpenter to work on various projects around Sydney. In 1978 he started with the Sydney Steel Corporation working in the coke ovens, blast furnace, universal mill and electric arc furnace where he broke in as furnace operator. After the plant closed in 2000, Doug worked steadily for the various companies that evolved at the old plant site for the next 10 years. During his working years, Doug loved to play baseball with the boys and enjoyed the 'after game celebrations." In recent years, being a home body, Doug was busy with his interests in gardening, genealogy and doing projects around the house. His last project was to build a home-made passive solar heater of his own design. He also liked to make occasional visits to family cottages in Indian Brook. He is survived by brothers, Donnie (Rose) Courage, Sydney, Darrell (Jocelyn) Courage, Bedford; sister Cathy Courage, Sydney; nieces, Julianna and Marianna Courage, Bedford; nephew Tim (Nicole) Courage, Ingonish; great nephews, Callum and Finnley, Ingonish. He is also survived by a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Doug was predeceased by his parents William and Alice (Slade) Courage. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. this evening in the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home. 564 Alexandra Street. Memorial service will take place 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia, 6331 Lady Hammond Rd., Halifax, N.S., B3K 2S2 or the charity on your choice. Online condolences may be made though www.chantfuneralhome.com.

I have just completed an update to my website Cape Bretoners in World Two<https://sites.google.com/site/cbinww2/>. It contains an additional 34 individuals for a total of 16, 110 and 208 new pages for fatal casualties in the period Aug-Dec 1944, with photos for 17 individuals that are not on the Canadian Virtual War Memorial <http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/collections/virtualmem> website. Although I feel I'm getting close to completing the number of individuals that served I only have the bare information for many of them, including those that died in service. I invite everyone to have a look at my site and if they have any information they would like to share to fill out the form I have provided on my general Cape Bretoners at War <https://sites.google.com/site/cbatwar/>site. Your input is very much appreciated. Wayne Macvicar Mira Gut, NS Cape Bretoners at War:https://sites.google.com/site/cbatwar/ Cape Bretoners in World War Two:https://sites.google.com/site/cbinww2/

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths January 10, 2015 Saturday There were 4 obituaries today Douglas William Courage - 58 yrs Duncan Alexander MacMaster - 82 yrs Elizabeth Virginia Dowling - 93 yrs Rita Morley MacKinnon - 49 yrs Douglas William Courage Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 8th, 2015 Died suddenly at home on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015. Full obituary to run in Monday's paper. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of … Duncan Alexander MacMaster Passed in: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Passed on: January 8th, 2015 Peacefully passed away at Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton on Jan. 8, 2015, in his 82nd year. Father to Lorne and Scott MacMaster. Grandfather to Tyler MacMaster (Lindsey) and Jessica Koch (Dave). Great-grandfather to Leighton MacMaster. Survived by his brother, Greg MacMaster, Cape Breton, N.S. and sister, Lorraine Caffrey, Roxbury, Mass. Predeceased by brothers, John Angus, Lauchie, Archie, Bernie, Hughie and sister, Christina. Duncan will be remembered by many nieces, nephews, and friends. In keeping with the wishes of Duncan, no funeral will be held. His ashes will be buried with his family back home in Nova Scotia. Elizabeth Virginia Dowling Born In: Sydney Born: October 13th, 1921 Passed in: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Passed on: January 8th, 2015 Elizabeth Virginia (Virgy) Dowling (nee Morrison) passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2015, at the Chinook Care Centre in Calgary, Alta. at the age of 93 years. Virgy was born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Kathleen (MacKinnon) Morrison. Virgy is survived by her son, Dennis Dowling (Debbie McCaffrey), Calgary, Alta.; her sister, Sr. Teresa Morrison CND, Baddeck, N.S.; her brothers, David Morrison (Geneva), Hamilton, Ont., Patrick (Lindy) Morrison, Alliston, Ont. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Elizabeth Dowling (Edward Bays); great-granddaughters, Anna, Kimberley B.C., Katie Dowling (Robert Halliday) and great-grandson, Tyson, Annapolis Valley, N.S.; Amy Dowling, Sydney N.S., Desiree (Don) Bruno; great-grandchildren, Nya and Dominic, Calgary, Alta. and Tyrel Roe, High Prairie, Alta.; and her daughter by choice, Sadie (Sally) Gillis of Sydney, N.S. and other numerous relatives. She was predeceased by her husband, Dennis Vincent Dowling (1951); son, Brian A. Dowling; sisters, Sr. Mary C. Morrison CND, Sr. Kathleen Morrison (Martyrs); her brothers, Ramsay, Ralph and John and sisters-in-law, Teresa 'Tessie' Morrison and Marilyn Morrison. After graduation from Mount St. Bernard College in Antigonish she began working for Trans Canada Airlines (now known as Air Canada) until her retirement in 1985. Virgy enjoyed working in the airline industry and travelled all over the world throughout her career and even more so in her retirement years. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to her special care giver, Chona Galivo of Signature Care and the staff at Chinook Care Centre for the excellent care she received while she resided there. We would also like to thank Father Bob of St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary, Alta., who administered the sacrament for the sick. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Rita Morley MacKinnon Born In: Sydney Mines Born: February 19th, 1965 Passed in: Sydney Mines Passed on: January 8th, 2015 On Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, Morley lost her four and a half year battle with breast cancer. She passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney Mines on Feb. 19, 1965, Morley was the daughter of Morton MacKinnon and Eileen MacKinnon-Lewis. Morley was a 1985 graduate of the Nova Scotia Teacher’s College. She was employed at Prime Time Day Care before opening her own Day Care, and finally ended her career teaching with the CBVR School Board. Her students never forgot her, and always told her how much she enriched their lives. Morley had a talent for painting, and she often painted the windows of local merchants at Christmas and Easter. Morley’s children and grandchildren took priority in her life. They filled her with joy. Besides her parents, Morley is survived by her three daughters, Lindsay, Emma and Abby, as well as the father of her two youngest daughters, Peter Thompson. She has one sister and best friend, Sheila MacKinnon. She was a loving Nan to Lindsay’s children, Landon and Ava. Morley will be missed by life-time friend Lynn Hall (Marinelli), and Margie Lou Caldwell, who has been unwavering in her dedication to Morley and her children, as well as other friends and cousins, too numerous to mention. Pink ribbons will be available on the day of her funeral, and it would be so appreciated if you would wear one. There will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at 11 a.m. in Holy Family Church, with Fr. Thomas John officiating. The burial will take place at a later date, in Bras d’Or, with her grandmother, Ann (MacKinnon) Penney. Sincere gratitude is extended to Dr. Michel McKeough and Louise McKeough, Tom MacNeil, Regional Hospital, Dr. Ritter, Dr. Poulos, Dr. Dugas, and all the Palliative Care staff, Northside General ER, staff of 4West, VON, EHS, and Capital Drug Store, as well as the entire staff of St. Joseph’s School. Thank you to Daryl Burton, who uplifted Morley with his sincere caring visits. Thank you also to Fr. Thomas John for visiting at home and in hospital to administer the sacrament of the sick. Donations in Morley’s memory may be made to the Cancer Clinic at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths January 09, 2015 Friday There were 5 obituaries today Willard Joseph “Val” Young - 66 yrs Muriel Elizabeth (Witherall) Robinson - 77 yrs Mary (Carey) Kearns - 79 yrs Lillian Margaret Cann - 95 yrs Beatrice Elaine “Bea” Cremo - 48 yrs Willard (Val) Young Born In: Alder Point Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: January 7th, 2015 It is with great sadness that we the family of Willard Joseph Young announce the passing of our dear father, husband, friend and "Papa" on Jan. 7, 2015, with his loving family by his side. Willard was born in Alder Point, N.S., he was the son of the late Henry and Thelma (LeBlanc) Young. Willard (Val) was a family man who loved his grandchildren more than the world and everyone around him knew this! He loved to spend his evenings at the wharf chatting, having a coffee and fishing! He always looked forward to His Sunday "barn day" with whoever wanted to stop in for a beer and chat! He is going to be deeply missed by so many! He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Bev Young, his two sons and best friends Billy (Tia) and Shane (Cindy), his pride and joy and only daughter Chastity (Michael), his grandson Steven and eight granddaughters, Haley, Katelyn, Brittney, Jessie, Emily, Madison, Kylie and Abby, his sisters, Rita (George), Josephine (John), Darlene, Noel (Brian), Annie Ethel, and Marie, his brothers, Bernie (Bev), Brian (Donna) and Henry (Janie), as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents Willard was predeceased by his brothers Steven, Wally and Joseph. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at the Northside General Hospital for the kindness and compassion they showed us during such a difficult time, it will never be forgotten! Cremation has been taken place, there will be no visitation or funeral service at this time per his request, a private family burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bras d’Or in the spring. Memorial donations may be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. Muriel Elizabeth (Witherall) Robinson Born In: North Sydney Born: July 15th, 1937 Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: January 6th, 2015 It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Muriel Robinson on Jan. 6, 2015, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in North Sydney on July 15, 1937, she was the daughter of the Late Henry and Rachael Witherall. Muriel was an avid and enthusiastic card player with the fellow residents at Mapleview Manor. Her family was her world. She is survived by her two daughters, Christine (Gordon) and Karen (Evan) Hillier; three sons, Steven, Joseph (Marina) and Robert (Dianna); three sisters, Frances, Dorothy (Don) Inder and Pauline (Steve) MacKegian as well as 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, George; Brothers Charles, George, Benjamin, William, Raymond and Fred and sisters Edith, Annie, Olive and Beatrice. Funeral service will take place at a later date. Donations in Muriel’s memory may be made to the AIDS coalition of Cape Breton or a charity of choice. Messages and memorials may be directed to the Robinson Family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. “We little knew that day, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.” Mary Kearns Born In: Ireland Born: January 25th, 1935 Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: January 3rd, 2015 It is with heartfelt sadness that we the family announce the passing of a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mary (Carey) Kearns, 79, passed away peacefully early in the morning of Saturday Jan. 3, 2015, at the Northside General Hospital due to complications following a stroke experienced over two years ago. Mary was born Jan. 25, 1935, in Armagh, Northern Ireland. She was predeceased by parents Jim and Lilly, brothers Jim and Danny Carey and survived by her husband John, her children, Nigel, Adele and Jason. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and her sister Ann. She was the consummate host and homemaker who enjoyed social times and loved her many and diverse group of pets. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. In lieu of a memorial service, an Irish wake is being planned in the summer followed by the spreading of her ashes in the presence of her friends and loved ones. Donations may be made in Mary’s name to Cystic Fibrosis Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. To express your condolences to the family by emailing [email protected] or visit her Google + page. Lillian Margaret Cann Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 6th, 2015 Lillian Margaret Cann, 95, of Sydney, passed away Tuesday, Jan, 6, 2015, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. A memorial service will take place at a later date, at Sydney Memorial Chapel. Full obituary will be posted in advance. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail [email protected] Beatrice Elaine 'Bea' Cremo Born In: Sydney Passed in: We’koqma’q First Nation Passed on: January 5th, 2015 Beatrice Elaine 'Bea' Cremo, 48, We’koqma’q First Nation, passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Mary Elizabeth (Isadore) Cremo. She was a member of Blessed Kateri Parish Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, We’koqma’q First Nation. Surviving are her sisters, Mary Faye (Peter Peck), Wagmatcook; Sadie (John) Sylliboy, Waycobah; brothers, Tommy and Peter, both of Waycobah; godchild, Sarah Peck, Wagmatcook; six nieces, Angela Ryan, Brenda, Henrietta, Rebbecca, Victoria and Sarah Peck; four nephews, T.J. Cremo, Mark Cremo, Peter Francis Peck and Justin Peck. She was predeceased by sister, Brenda. Special thanks to the staff of the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck and Theresa Cremo Memorial Health Centre and to Andrea Currie and the homecare workers. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, in the Multi Purpose Building, 160 Reservation Rd., We’koqma’q First Nation. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Monday from Blessed Kateri Parish, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, We’koqma’q First Nation with Fr. Antolin Asor officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths January 08, 2015 Thursday There were 10 obituaries today Russell Murray Newman - 78 yrs John Robert “Jack” Gilholm - 85 yrs Pearl Marguerite Stevens - 87 yrs Ellen MacKenzie - 82 yrs Robert Frison - 32 yrs William Charles “Bill” Poirrier - 80 yrs Sister Mary Josita “Mary Ann” McKinnon - 90 yrs Allan Carter Rudderham - 84 yrs Michelle Johnson - 33 yrs Wayne Sampson - Russell Newman Born In: Georges River Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: January 6th, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Russell Murray Newman, 78, on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in George’s River, he was the son of the late Arthur Embree and Beatrice (Dearing) Newman. Russell was employed as a salesman for Eastern Food Packers, Kenmount Ford in Sydney and later owned and operated RN Auto Supply until his retirement. He was a member of St. Matthew Wesley United Church, the church choir and was a Charter Member of the AOTS Men’s Club. Russell’s greatest passion in life was harness racing. He enjoyed travelling the Maritime circuit racing his horses with good friends, Sandy MacLeod, Donnie Shepherd and Norman 'Newf' Fiander. He also served as a member of the Maritime Harness Racing Commission for five years. Russell is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marina (Penny) Newman; his daughters, Karen (Alan) Jennex, Alison (Dan R.) MacDonald; his son David (Leslie Andrea) Newman; by the joys of his life, his grandchildren, Geralyn and Patrick Jennex, Danielle, Hollie and Michael MacDonald, Jacob Newman and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Max, Barsley and Arthur Newman, sisters, Marie Bonnar, Grace Brown, Viola Walker and Genevieve MacEachern. Visitation for Russell will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from St. Matthew Wesley United Church with Rev. Nancy Ritchie officiating. Cremation will follow and burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Palliative Care of Cape Breton, Victoria Order of Nurses or St. Matthew Wesley United Church. Online condolences to www.wjdooley.com. John Robert 'Jack' Gilholm Born In: Port Morien Passed in: Port Morien Passed on: January 6th, 2015 It is with heartfelt sadness that we the family announce the passing of our Dad Jack Gliholm, on Jan. 6, 2015, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, with family at his side. Born in Port Morien, he was the son of the late John P and Isabel (Orr) Gilholm. Dad was employed at the Heavy Water Plant as a millwright and before retiring he worked for CN Marine as a radio operator. Over the years Dad spent many happy hours with his hobby , as a amateur radio operator (VE1NE). Jack is survived by daughters, Judy (Gordon) Seward, Jackie; sons, Wayne (Wendy), Clifford (Jennifer); sister Catherine; brother David (Deanna); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Besides parents, he was predeceased by the love of his life, wife Ethel, daughter Debbie, sisters, Margie and Gladys. Funeral service will be held on Saturday Jan.10 at 11 a.m. in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Port Morien, with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Interment will take place in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to charity of one’s choice Online condolences may be sent to family www.pattenfuneral.com. Pearl Marguerite Stevens Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 5th, 2015 With broken hearts we announce that Pearl Marguerite Stevens, 87, of Sydney, passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at the Cove Guest Home, with her family at her side. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Murvale and Emily (Oram) Vail. Pearl is survived by her daughters, Lynn (Peter) Gouthro, Blackett’s Lake, Gail Stevens, Dartmouth, Joanne (Ron) Kalbhenn, Coxheath; son, Sandy (Rita), Bedford, Robert, Saint John, N.B. She took great joy in her 10 grandchildren Deidre Gouthro-Gilborn, Andrew Gouthro, Steven Gouthro, Mark Gouthro, Laura White, Jonathan Stevens, Troy Stevens, Tracy Stevens, Shawn Kalbhenn, Jeffrey Kalbhenn and seven great-granddaughters. Pearl was the last surviving member of her immediate family, predeceased by the love of her life, husband, Alex, sisters, Ada (Harper) MacNeill and Ruby (Al) MacKinnon, sister-in-law, Eva Stevens. Though family was everything to Pearl, she did manage a career as well, graduating as an RN from the Glace Bay General Hospital in 1948. She limited her work during her children’s younger years, but was still called upon by many a neighbor on Waterview Drive to deal with the odd cut and alleviate fears. She spent most of her career at the Cove, earning a reputation as someone who did not give or allow anyone to get poor care or even a poorly made bed, retiring in 1990. Pearl was a member of the United Protestant Church of Sydney River. Pearl loved to bake and knit, there was always a cookie in the cookie jar. Visitation will take place Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at Sydney Memorial Chapel from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at United Protestant Church of Sydney River, with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Interment in Alfred Smith Cemetery, at a later date. Memorials may be made to the United Protestant Church of Sydney River, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, or charity of choice. The family wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Cove Guest Home for the excellent care she received while she resided there. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email [email protected] Ellen MacKenzie Born In: Smelt Brook Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: January 6th, 2015 It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our dear mother Ellen MacKenzie on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Glace Bay Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Smeltbrook, she was the daughter of the late John Michael and Mary Ellen (Benvie) Fitzgerald. She was a member of St Leo’s Ladies Auxiliary for over 30 years. Ellen enjoyed knitting and spending time with her family. Ellen is survived by her daughters, Gennie MacDonald (Jim), Natalie MacDonald (Billy), Karen Jewells (Joey); grandchildren, Darren, Robin, Susan, Crystal, Angie, Blair, Victoria, Amber and Joseph; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Sandra Sajotovich; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Charlie MacKenzie and brother, Eddy Fitzgerald Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 9, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Curry’s Glace Bay Funeral Home, 775 Main St. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10th, St Anne’s Church with the Rev. Leo Boone officiating. The interment will take place at a later date in the parish cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be sent to Palliative Care. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.jmcurryfuneralhome.com. Robert Frison Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed in: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Frison, 32, the only son of Robert 'Bobby' Frison and the late Caroline McNeil. Robert was born in Glace Bay, N.S. and at the time of his passing was residing in Edmonton, Alta. Cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, St. Joseph’s Church, Reserve Mines, N.S. with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. A reception will follow. Donations in Robert’s memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent by visiting robertfrison.inmemoriam.ca. William 'Bill' Charles Poirrier Born In: Sydney Born: August 5th, 1934 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: December 30th, 2014 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, Willam Charles Poirrier on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 at The Cove Guest Home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a longtime resident of Whitney Pier. Born in Sydney on Aug. 5, 1934, Bill was the son of the late Charles Henri and Annie Mae (Anderson) Poirier. His youth was spent on the farm on Lingan Road where he helped with the family dairy. He also helped with the construction of the Radar Base by hauling water for the construction workers. In Aug. 1955, he married the love of his life, Lillian Mae Head. They spent nearly 50 years together until Lil’s passing in 2005. Bill worked for Acadian Lines Ltd. before beginning his career with Parks Canada at the Fortress of Louisbourg in 1961. Bill began in the garage and warehouse and rose to the position of Material Management and Contract Officer upon his retirement in 1991 after 30 years of service. Bill will be remembered by his co-workers for his meticulous attention to detail and his dedicated work ethic. In his younger days, Bill loved to hunt and fish, especially with his best friend and brother-in-law, Clyde Head. After taking a night school course, he developed a passion for electronics and could fix anything with tubes, wires and transformers. He quickly became the go to guy for anyone in the neighborhood who needed a radio or TV fixed. Upon retirement he enjoyed nothing better than to go camping and fishing with Lillian in their converted Chevy van. Bill was also an avid sports fan and was a staunch supporter of the Montreal Expos and especially, the Montreal Canadiens. Left to mourn his passing are Bill’s sons, David (Joan), Kenneth (Mary) and Glenn (Rose); grandchildren, Marcel, Rhiannon, Christopher, Keegan, Nadine, Desiree and Alicia plus seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Yvonne and Beverly (David Burton); brother, Robert (Pansy), plus several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Bill was predeceased by his best friend and brother-in-law, Clyde Head. Visitation and funeral service to celebrate the life of Willam ‘Bill’ Charles Poirrier will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2014. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1-3 p.m. with service to follow at 3 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Major Kent Hepditch officiating. Light refreshments will be served in the reception area following the service. Private family burial will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bill may be made to the Parkinson’s Society of Canada. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com. Sr. Mary Josita 'Mary Ann' McKinnon Born In: Bridgeport Born: August 24th, 1924 Passed in: Amarillo Texas Passed on: January 2nd, 2015 Sister Mary Josita 'Mary Ann' McKinnon, 90, died Jan. 2, 2015. Sister Mary Josita was born on Aug. 21, 1924, in Bridgeport, Canada, the daughter of Alex and Mary Jane McKinnon. She entered the Congregation of the School Sisters of St. Francis in Youngstown, Ohio on Oct. 29, 1945 at the age of 22 . Mary Ann received the name Sister Mary Josita, named after St. Joseph, at her reception into the novitiate on Aug. 9, 1947. Her first profession was Aug. 15, 1949. Sister was one of the three Sisters who established the foundation of the Texas region of the Congregation in Panhandle, Texas, arriving on Jan. 6, 1954. Her perpetual profession was made on Aug. 12, 1954. She lived an amazing 65 years in the consecrated life. Sister Josita studied education at Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Texas early in her religious life. Her assignments over the years included teaching Faith Formation classes, working in the Catholic children's home and teaching in Catholic schools in Dumas, Borger, Dalhart and Levelland. After retiring from the schools in 1985, Sister Mary Josita returned to Panhandle to teach religion classes in parishes. She enjoyed being a cook and seamstress for the community. One of Sister's favourite projects was working in the Food Pantry for the local poor. Sr. M. Josita was one of 14 brothers and sisters. She is survived by Teresa Tittley, Alexius McDonald, Katherine MacKinnon, Valerie Gouthro, Fabian Farrell, Daniel Farrell, Kenny Farrell and Danny Farrell. Preceding Sister in death were Alex Farrell, Sister M. Goretti McKinnon, who was also a member of the community in Panhandle and died in 1998, Margaret Somerton, Frances MacDonald and Jessie Bennett. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia in Amarillo and burial will be in Panhandle Cemetery. Please sign the online guest book at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com. Allan Carter Rudderham Born In: Edwardsville Passed in: Edwardsville Passed on: January 6th, 2015 It is with heavy hearts we must pass along the news of Allan’s passing on Jan. 6, 2015, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born and raised in Edwardsville, he was a son of the late Herman and Sarah (Cormier) Rudderham. Allan was always known for his kind heart and joking manner as well as his storytelling to his grandchildren. He loved watching a good game of hockey or an ice fishing trip, along with his trips to the bungalow in Grand River. Allan worked for Rudderham Well Drillers as well as the International Coal Piers where he retired from. Allan is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Mary Barrie; son, Wendell (Cindy) and their children, Natasha (Colin), Tiffany (Stuart), Travis, Kendell (Daniell) and Ryan; daughter-in-law, Debbie and her children, Amanda (Herve) and Tyler; great-grandchildren, Brynn and Landon; stepdaughter, Kaye and stepson, Bobbie; brothers, Hermie and Dennis; sister, Deana as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Calvin and grandson, Tim; sisters, Mable, Beverly; brothers, Max and Chippy. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral will take place 11 a.m., Friday in the funeral home chapel. Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. In Allan’s memory, donations may be made to the The Kidney Foundation of Canada, 310-5160 Decarie Blvd., Montreal, Que., H3X 2H9. Online condolences may be made to chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of ... Michelle Johnson Born In: Kentville, Canada Passed in: Sydney, Canada Passed on: December 27th, 2014 The family of the late Michelle Johnson wish to announce an evening of remembrance with family and friends. Michelle Johnson, 33, of Sydney, passed away suddenly as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 in New Victoria. Born in Kentville, she was a daughter of Charlene Gould, Sydney and Terry (Shelley) Johnson. She is also survived by her two sons, Dakota and Nathan; two sisters, Ashley Gould and Jessica Gould; two brothers, A.J. Johnson and Cody Johnson (Zatora Hines) and many other extended family members and friends. A funeral service and committal took place in Kentville on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015. An evening of remembrance will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at Sydney Memorial Chapel, 49 Welton St., Sydney. All those wishing to express condolences and visit with family, are invited to attend. Donations in Michelle’s memory may be made to the Autism Society of Cape Breton. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage [email protected] Wayne Sampson The family of the late “Wayne” Sampson wish to thank all who paid their respects to our brother. Special thanks to Doctors and Nurses, Father Paul Murphy and Chants Funeral Home. “Wayne” will be sadly missed by daughter “Erin”, soul mate “Michelle”, brothers Mel and Charles, Sister Caroline and families and all who knew him.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Inverness Oran Deaths January 07, 2014 Wednesday There were 4 obituaries today McKinnon, Lorraine Miller - 93 yrs Cameron (Beaton), Mary Catherine - 91 yrs Bourgeois, Georgie - O’Brien, Christopher James - 89 yrs McKINNON Lorraine Miller McKinnon, age 93, of Margaree Forks, passed away quietly on January 4th at her home. She was born in Marenisco, Michigan, the daughter of John Simpson Miller and Myrtle (Hollander) Miller. She was Technical Sergeant and Field Director of the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Band during WW II, where she met and married her husband, Robert Allen McKinnon (deceased September 21st, 1961). She is survived by her three daughters, Diana K. McKinnon, Barbara McKinnon Tognacci and Mary L. McKinnon, and by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and an extended and well-loved family of nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Inverness Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at the Wilson United Church Parish Hall in Margaree Centre on Sunday, January 11th and the funeral will be held in the church on Monday, January 12th. CAMERON It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Mary Catherine (Beaton) Cameron on Tuesday, December 30th, 2014, in Inverary Manor, Inverness at the age of 91. She was born at home in Northeast Mabou to Angus Sandy Beaton and Margaret (MacDougall) Beaton. Catherine worked tirelessly to make her house a welcoming home. She thoroughly enjoyed hosting numerous visitors, sharing her Cape Breton hospitality through many cups of tea and Gaelic conversation. Catherine was a dedicated member of St. Mary’s Parish and CWL. Her strong Catholic faith was an inspiration to her family and to all those who met her. As a young lady, Catherine worked in Windsor, Ont., during the Second World War, Boston, Mass., and later worked at Mary’s Hill Home in Mabou. She is survived by her sister Sr. Clare Beaton CND, Mabou and her children Lawrence (Carmie), Fort McMurray, Alta.; Gerard (Marcella), Calgary, Alta.; Eugene (Evelyn), Mabou; Brian (Mary Alice), Mississauga, Ont.; Claire (Cyril), Fall River; Bernadette (Dan), Kingsville, Ont.; Bernard (Nancy), Mabou; Eleanor (Mark), Windsor, Ont.; Angela (David), Fort McMurray; her 21 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Sandy, her infant son David, her parents, her brothers Alexander and John, and her grandson in infancy. Visitation was held in St. Mary’s Church Vestry on Friday, January 2nd. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, January 3rd with Fr. Angus Morris officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later date. Donations can be made to the Central Inverness County Palliative Care Society or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com. Fois shìorruidh gu robh aig a h-anam. BOURGEOIS Georgie Bourgeois of Foyer Pere Fiset, Cheticamp, passed away on December 27th, 2014, in Foyer Pere Fiset. He was a son of the late Vincent and Rita (Aucoin) Bourgeois. He is survived by brother Wilfred (Geraldine) Bourgeois, Cheticamp; sister Wilfredean (Guy) Bouchard, Waltham, Mass. He was predeceased by brother Willard Bourgeois. The body was cremated. A graveside service was held on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Ch ticamp Funeral Services Ltd. Condolences may be sent to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. O'BRIEN It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Christopher James O'Brien, on December 10th, 2014 at the Inverary Manor surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glenora Falls on October 1st, 1925, he was the son of the late Patrick T. O'Brien and Jessie (Basker) O'Brien. Dad in his lifetime worked for the Department of Highways, belonged to the International Operating Engineers Union and was also employed by the County of Inverness. Dad and Mom both loved Scottish concerts, bingo and playing cards. He leaves to mourn his children Jessie Margaret (Lionel Le Blanc), Patsy (Philip Gouthro), Ronelda (Wade Aylward), Anne (Don Chevalier), John (Cindy Dunford), Chris (Joy Mac Isaac), Elizabeth (Albert DeBaie); his sister Theresa Murray in Toronto; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews as well as good friends and neighbours. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth; sons Joseph, John Francis and Patrick Francis; grandchildren Joseph and Alisha; as well as brothers Francis, Wilson, Alex and Johnny. Visitation was held in the vestry of St. Mary's Church, Mabou, on Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th. Funeral mass took place on Monday, December 15th in St. Mary's Church, Mabou with Fr. Angus Morris officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Inverary Manor, Inverness or the St. Mary's Cemetery Fund in Mabou. Online condolences may be made to www.invernessfuneralhome.com.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths January 07, 2015 Wednesday There were 6 obituaries today Allan Carter Rudderham - 84 yrs Gladys MacAulay - 95 yrs David Francis Young - 58 yrs Mary Veronica Vaters - William Edward “Billy” Johnston - 76 yrs Dorothy Ann Simon - 59 yrs Allan Carter Rudderham Born In: Edwardsville Passed in: Edwardsville Passed on: January 6th, 2015 It is with heavy hearts we must pass along the news of Allan’s passing on Jan. 6, 2015, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born and raiseed in Edwardsville, he was a son of the late Herman and Sarah (Cormier) Rudderham. Allan was always known for his kind heart and joking manner as well as his storytelling to his grandchildren. He loved watching a good game of hockey or an ice fishing trip, along with his trips to the bungalow in Grand River. Allan worked for Rudderham Well Drillers as well as the International Coal Piers where he retired from. Allan is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Mary Barrie; son Wendell (Cindy) and their children Natasha (Colin), Tiffany (Stuart), Travis, Kendell (Daniell) and Ryan; daughter-in-law Debbie and her children Amanda (Herve) and Tyler; great-grandchildren Brynn and Landon; stepdaughter Kaye and stepson Bobbie; brothers, Hermie and Dennis; sister Deana as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Calvin and grandson Tim, sisters, Mable, Beverly, brothers, Max and Chippy. Visitatyion will be held 7-9 Thursday in the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St, Sydney. Funeral will take place 11 a.m., Friday in the funeral home chapel. Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. In Allan’s memory, donations may be made to the The Kidney Foundation of Canada, 310-5160 Decarie Blvd. Montreal, Que., H3X 2H9. Online condolences may be made to chantfuneralhome.com. Gladys MacAulay Born In: Edmonton, Canada Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: January 5th, 2015 It is with heartfelt sadness that we the family announce the passing of a loving mother and grandmother Gladys MacAulay on Jan. 5, 2015, at Seaview Manor with loving family at her side. Born in Edmonton, Alta., she was the daughter of the late John and Harriet Page. Gladys was employed for a short time at General Instruments, also a member of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3 and the Ladies Auxiliary at the General Hospital. She is survived by daughters, Joan Osmond (Donald McVicar), Mary Aucoin; granddaughters, Kerri (Todd) Detcheverry, Neala Osmond (Robbie Farrell) and four great-grandchildren. Besides parents she was predeceased by husband Neil, brother John and sister Joan. Visitation will take place on Thursday January 8, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held on Friday, Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church Brookside Street, Glace Bay with Rev. Allan MacLellan officiating. Donations may be made to St. Paul’s Presbyterian building fund. David Francis Young Born In: Florence Born: July 20th, 1956 Passed in: Sydney Mines Passed on: January 5th, 2015 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of David Young, 58, of Sydney Mines, formerly of Florence, on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at home, surrounded by all his family. Born in Florence on July 20, 1956, he was the son of the late Henry Joseph and Florence (Lovell) Young. He was well known for the Auto Body work he did in his yard, and over the years he also worked for J.J. Auto Body, Mark Forrest Auto Body, and MacInnis Auto Body. He was a loving father to his sons, Darrell Francis Young (Ashley Clarke) and David Jason Young (Lacey Pink). He also leaves behind his companion Emily Keeping, the mother of his children, Dorothy Young; mother-in-law, Joan Campbell; brothers, Henry Young (Debbie), Cyril Young (Claire) and Alex Young (Sharon) and sisters, Catherine King (Joe) and Emmaline Penny (Stewie); sisters-in-law, Theresa Young, Judy Young and Karen Young, his best friend and nephew, William Young Jr. and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, David was predeceased by brothers, William Young, Michael Young and Charlie Young and sister, Mary Young. The family of David Young will receive visitors in J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at 10 a.m. A celebration of his life will take place at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Deacon Greg Murphy officiating. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. Mary Veronica Vaters Born In: New Aberdeen Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: January 5th, 2015 It is with heartfelt sadness that we the family announce the passing of Mary Veronica Vaters on Jan. 5, 2015, at home, with loving family at her side. Born in New Aberdeen, Glace Bay she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Muriel (MacLeod) Pittman. She was a member of Lady’s Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 3. Mary also enjoyed spending time with friends, playing cards and bingo, along with sharing some laughs. Mary is survived by sons, Don (Marg), Gene (Sharon), both of Glace Bay, Vince 'Tiny' (Leigh) Halifax; stepson, Donnie (Phyllis), Alta.; grandchildren, Heather, Tony, D.J., Mikey (Meghan); sisters, Stella (George), Alta., Margie Ont.; brothers, Michael 'Boo', Alta. and Beaver (Dollina), Ont. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 42 years, Jack, and special granddaughter, Ava Maria 'Angel' Vaters and siblings. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St, Glace Bay. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, Jan. 8th at 11 a.m. in Patten Funeral Home Chapel. Donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 3, or charity of one’s choice. William Edward 'Billy' Johnston Born In: Sydney Mines Born: November 12th, 1938 Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: January 5th, 2015 We regret to announce the passing of our loved one, William Edward Johnston, on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines on Nov. 12, 1938, he was the only son of the late George Frederick and Mary Margaret (Wolstenholme) Johnston. He was a member of the Salvation Army church in Sydney. He worked for many years with Devco, retiring due to ill health. He leaves behind to mourn his only son, Trevor (Jaymee), and grandchildren, Madison and Memphis, Edmonton; sisters, Agnes (Edison) Howatson and Sarah Johnston, and his nephew, and best friend, Thomas 'Tommy' Johnston, who was his caregiver, and lived at his home; niece, Colleen Brown, her children, James (Shylo), their son Hunter, and Justin and Mariska in Sydney Mines. He is also survived on his wife’s side by niece, Vanessa Moore; nephews, Vaughn Balderson and Jeremy Bishop and sisters-in-law, Lauretta (Ira) Balderson and Sarah Bishop. Besides his parents, Billy was predeceased by his loving wife, Sandra MacKay in 2003 and her parents, Lawrence and Urenia MacKay. His family will receive visitors in J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, at 1:p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015. A celebration of his life will take place at 2 p.m., in the funeral home chapel, with Major Kent and Dena Hepditch officiating. The burial will be held at a later date. Donations in Billy’s memory may be made to the Salvation Army Community Church; Family Services. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. Dorothy Ann Simon Born In: Sydney Passed in: Eskasoni Passed on: January 3rd, 2015 Dorothy A. Simon, 59 of 5 Castle Bay Rd., Eskasoni, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at her home. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Noel and Mary (Paul) Simon. Dorothy was a member of Holy Family parish, Eskasoni. She was employed as a day care worker at Ksite’ taqnk and also at Eskasoni Elementary-Jr. High as a teacher. She loved her music and was a fine musician on several instruments; she did seamstress work and Mikmaq arts and crafts. Dorothy is survived by daughters, Johanna Lee Francis, Charinda Johnson; sons, John Stephen Francis, Joseph Allan Francis Jr., Stephen Peter Francis, all of Eskasoni and by their father, Joseph Francis; a sister, Viney Sapier; brothers, Noel Joseph Simon, James Valentine (Patricia) Simon, Stephen Michael (Margaret) Simon, Louis, all of Eskasoni and five grandchildren, Faith, Malik, Maris, Laya and Anjelikah, several godchildren and her best friend, Arlene Sylliboy. She was predeceased by two sisters, Cecelia and Jean and three brothers, John ‘Jackie’, Andrew ‘Antle’ and Alfred and by two godchildren, Warren Dennis and Cory Dennis. Visitation for Dorothy Simon will begin after 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 at the family residence, 5 Castle Bay Rd., Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at Holy Family Church with Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Interment in Holy Family Parish Cemetery, Eskasoni. 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