Cape Breton Deaths September 15, 2009 Tuesday There are 7 obituaries for September 15, 2009. 1. Blackie, Florence 'Flo' - published September 15, 2009 2. Darby, RN, Muriel G - published September 15, 2009 3. Davidson, Donna Marie - published September 15, 2009 4. Grey, Ardella L - published September 15, 2009 5. Lewis, Mary Olive - published September 15, 2009 6. Mombourquette, Alfred 'Gerard' - published September 15, 2009 7. Sudworth, Pamela - published September 15, 2009 ******************************************************************* Florence 'Flo' Blackie, Sydney Mines Born in 27/02/1922 at Bay St. Lawrence , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Mary Florence ?Flo? Blackie, 87, on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bay St. Lawrence, Feb. 27, 1922, she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah (MacLellan) Burton. She was a member of St. Pius X parish, Sydney Mines. Flo was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Flo is survived by her daughter, Donna (Joe), Sydney Mines; and her sons, Frankie, Leitches Creek, and Stevie (Lisa), Sydney Mines. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Bernie, Sharon, Florence, Wanda, Troy, Michael, Rebecca, Tonia and Kevin; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and two special nieces, Bev LeBlanc and Bealia Doyle. Besides her parents, Flo was predeceased by her husband, Steve, granddaughter, Trina, brothers, George, Murdock and John and sisters, Margaret Hollingsworth, Ann MacNeil, Sadie MacDonald and Violet Bonner. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. A funeral mass celebrating Flo?s life will take place Thursday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. Thomas John officiating. A reception will follow the service in the parish hall. The burial will be held at a later date. Donations in Flo?s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ************************************************* Muriel Darby, RN Born at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada Muriel Gladys Darby, 80, beloved sister and aunt, passed away Friday, September 11, 2009, at her home in New York City. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Harriet (Jenny) Darby. Muriel attended Sydney schools before graduating from the Glace Bay General Hospital nursing program. She worked briefly at Sydney City Hospital before moving to New York to continue her career at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, where she remained until her retirement from nursing. Muriel was a kind, caring and compassionate person who touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Although she spent most of her life in N.Y., Muriel made sure she returned ?home? every year to be with her family in Cape Breton. She will be profoundly missed by all. Muriel is survived by her only sister, Evelyn MacDonald, Sydney; nephews, Richard MacDonald, Inverness, Howard MacDonald, Sydney, Eric MacDonald, Calgary; niece, Jane Monaghan, Coxheath and grandnephews and nieces. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. ********************************************** Donna Marie Davidson, Glace Bay Born at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Davidson. She was a very special lady, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Nina Edith (Gosbee) McIntyre and the late Michael S. ?Red Mick? McIntyre. Since ?Give? was the word that best described St. Vincent de Paul, it is only fitting to use it to describe this selfless woman ? Donna. She was a homemaker who loved to take care of others. Donna loved to cook and bake and all who entered her home were always welcomed with a cup of tea and a bite to eat. She was an avid gardener and yard worker who took pride and dedication in all her tasks. Donna was a seamstress who sewed every stitch with perfection and she spent many hours toiling for loved ones. She loved a good laugh and was noted for her pranks. The greatest joy in Donna?s life was her family. Besides her mother, Donna is survived by her husband, Daniel J. Davidson; two daughters, Paula (Michael DeCoste), London, Ont., Glenna (Wayne Locke), Glace Bay; one son, Michael (Marina) Davidson, St. Anthony, N.L.; three brothers, Warren (Linda), Dundas, Ont., Dr. Allan (Ann Marie) McIntyre, Halifax, Doug (Elsie), Glace Bay; and one sister, Marlene (Greg Gouthro), Sydney. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Garett and Kyle DeCoste, Ontario, Adam and Patrick Davidson, Newfoundland, Jillian, Kentville, and Leah Tracey, Dominion, Jeffrey and Claire Locke, Glace Bay. Donna will be sadly missed by her daughter-in-law, Linda Tracey; brother-in-law, Blair MacIntyre; sister-in-law, Marie McIntyre; and her special little friends, Ryann Tracey and Connor MacPhee. She was a special aunt to her nieces and nephews, Brian, Matthew, Michael, Donald, David, Karyn, Dwayne, Shawn, Alanna, Morgan, Claire, Catherine, Graham and their families. Donna was predeceased by her father, Michael ?Red Mick? McIntyre and a son, Jimmie ?Bore? Davidson. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass officiated by Rev. Andrew Gillies is Thursday morning at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Bridgeport, followed by interment in the parish cemetery. All are invited to join the family for a reception in the parish hall, directly below the church. As an expression of sympathy for Donna, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one?s choice. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ?I have fought the good fight I have finished the race I have kept the faith.? 2 Timothy 4:7 ************************************************** Ardella Grey, Sarnia Ardella Louise Grey of Sarnia, ON, died September 7, 2009. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Rutherford of Sydney, she was the wife of the late Carl Grey and the late Eric Verdon. She was predeceased by son, Rickey Verdon. Ardella is survived by her son, James (Gail) Verdon and daughter, Dorothy Verdon, both of Ontario; sisters, Leona Dobbin, Ida MacNeil and brother, John ?J.B.? Rutherford of Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to www.mckenzieblundy.com. **************************************************** Mary Olive Lewis, New Waterford Born at Point Edward , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mary Olive Lewis, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital with her family at her side. Born in Point Edward, she was the daughter of the late Eldridge and Annie (McIsaac) Hill, and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mary was a member of All Saints Anglican Church, New Waterford. Mary was a very generous and outgoing person who enjoyed gardening, baking, shopping and long drives. She also enjoyed a good cup of tea and a conversation. Mary left her mark on anyone she met. In her earlier years she spent many enjoyable summers camping with her family and friends. Mary is survived by one daughter, who was also her best friend, Laurel (Pat) Sampson, New Waterford; four grandchildren, Janet (Danny) Wilcox, Alisa (Boo) Sinclair, both of Scotchtown, Chris (Heather) Sampson, Barrie, Ont., and Tara (Billy) Lamey, New Waterford; four great-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Colin and Nicole. She was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Frank Lewis (1988), her daughter and son in-law, Carmella and Myles Sinclair, a sister, Ethel Cameron, and brothers, Oakly, John, Wesley, Archie, Murray and Willard. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the V. J. McGillivray Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral service will be celebrated by Rev. Stacey LeMoine at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, at All Saints Anglican Church, New Waterford, with a reception to follow in the Church Hall. Interment to follow in St. John?s Cemetery in Point Edward. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ******************************************************* Alfred 'Gerard' Mombourquette, L'Ardoise Born at L'Ardoise , Nova Scotia , Canada Alfred ?Gerard? Mombourquette, age 73, of L?Ardoise, passed away Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in L?Ardoise, he was the only son of the late Willie C. and Della (Briand) Mombourquette. In his youth Gerard was an avid baseball enthusiast and a popular member of the L?Ardoise Ramblers senior baseball team. He continued to follow baseball and watch with keen interest the progress of the Toronto Blue Jays. He was also a big supporter of the Montreal Canadiens. For many years Gerard assisted his parents in the running of a general store, operated from their home on Willie C. Drive in L?Ardoise. He will be fondly remembered as the fuel delivery truck driver having been employed with Frank?s Fuels and Boudreau Fuels for over 45 years. In his leisure time, Gerard was very passionate about his garden. Gifted with a deep rooted Christian faith, Gerard had a deep sense of community involvement. As a devout Catholic he was active in many aspects of parish life, including L?Ardoise parish council, an usher and a eucharistic minister, a first to be commissioned as a lay person in Holy Guardian Angels Church. He was also involved in organizational activities associated with the L?Ardoise Acadian Festival and a founding member of the L?Ardoise Men?s Club. He was a member of the L?Ardoise Jolly Club. Family ties were very important to Gerard?s life. He is survived by a son, Glenn (Michelle), Mira, NS; daughter, Shelley (Bill Lewis), Lower Sackville, NS; sisters, Muriel (John Maunder), Scarborough, ON and Myrtle Radford, Prince George, BC and sister-in-law, Hughette Martell, L?Ardoise. He is also survived by two grandsons, David and Derek; a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Marie-Jeanne (Chiasson) in 2002. Remains of the late Gerard Mombourquette will rest in the L?Ardoise Parish Funeral Home on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 from 2-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 from Holy Guardian Angels Church, L?Ardoise with Fr. Lourdusamy Manadoss officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the L?Ardoise Community Center. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Care Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital or the Dr. W. B. Kingston Medical Clinic, L?Ardoise. Funeral under the direction of the Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter?s. ********************************************** Pamela Sudworth, Toronto Born in 16/10/1976 at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Pamela Dawn Sudworth due to a tragic accident in Toronto. She was a member of St. Mary?s Church, Glace Bay. She is survived by her two children, Dustin and Brianna; mother, Marina Thorne, Dominion; father, Harold Bruce Sudworth, Glace Bay; two brothers, Joey, Calgary, Alta., David, Halifax. Also numerous relatives and friends. She will be sadly missed. A memorial service will be held at a later date at St. Mary?s Church, Glace Bay. Family flowers only. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Is it possible to obtain the listings for the subject dates. It would be greatly appreciated. Must have slipped up somehow and hit the wrong key Many thabks Gary MacP

Greetings to the listers, old & new, Should you want to look for past messages or something you may have discarded by accident, and know that it came over the Cape Breton mailing list, then you can check the archives. The archives started in January 1998 and run to the last message posted as it filters down to your own email box each day... If it's been posted, it'll be there... In most cases, at least for the past five years, the obits (Cape Breton Deaths), that I send out are all together in each month. There is the occasional date that is missing, and in that case, you can email me, as I have all the obits from Cape Breton Deaths since October 13, 1998 to current. If it is an individual obit you are looking for. you'll have to spend some time looking through each month that they were posted... Here is the Cape Breton mailing list archives url... Bookmark/favourite this page for future reference.... http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/index/NS-CAPE-BRETON/ Carol out here in overcast Vancouver, but it's not raining so far today...

Cape Breton Deaths September 14, 2009 Monday There are 9 obituaries for September 14, 2009. 1. Cantwell, Nancy Darlene - published September 14, 2009 2. Hussey, Phyllis - published September 14, 2009 3. MacDonald, Linda Ann - published September 14, 2009 4. MacDougall, Lorraine May - published September 14, 2009 5. MacNeil, George Emanuel - published September 14, 2009 6. Parsons, Sarah - published September 14, 2009 7. Robertson, Dorthy - published September 14, 2009 8. Taylor, Thomas - published September 14, 2009 9. Wong, Mary Eileen - published September 14, 2009 ******************************************************************* Nancy Darlene Cantwell In Memoriam Nancy Darlene Cantwell In loving memory of Darlene Cantwell of Sydney Mines who passed away 1 year ago September 14, 2008 . Though her smile is gone forever, And her hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much. Her memory is our keepsake With which we'll never part; God has her in His keeping, We have her in our heart. Sadly missed and always remembered by husband Bicky and daughters Danielle, Katie and Alex ********************************* Phyllis Hussey In Memory of Phyllis Hussey who passed away September 14, 2008. Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part, God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts. -Never Forgotten, daughters Lucy (John), Annie (Normand) and granddaughter Buffy (Thomas). *********************************** Linda Ann MacDonald Card of Thanks Family of Linda Ann MacDonald Sydney, NS We wish to express sincere thanks to our family and friends for the outpouring of kindness during the recent loss of our mother. We simply cannot express the extent of our gratitude. Thank you to Fathers Dunphy and O?Neil for your kindness, prayer and beautiful Mass and to everyone who participated in the Mass and celebrated Linda?s life with us. Thanks to the Immaculate Heart choir for the eloquent music and to the CWL for the lovely reception. To the Doctors and amazing nurses at the Cancer Centre, 4D and Palliative Care, we want you to know how much your compassionate care was appreciated. Thanks also to everyone who played a role in the benefit dance and auction. Lastly, to all of mom?s friends, you have our unending appreciation. To Cathy, Cassilda and Lena: your beautiful words after Mass were a beautiful and a powerful reminder of how our mom?s love and friendship were so extraordinary in each of our lives. Linda will always be a cherished wife, mother, nana and friend. ******************************************** Lorraine May MacDougall, Sydney Born at Whycocomagh , Nova Scotia , Canada Lorraine May MacDougall walked into the arms of her Creator on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. Born in Whycocomagh, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Jessie (MacSween) Munro. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Clarke; children, Brenda Prince (Jim), Graham (Bernadette), Judy (Valerie); grandchildren, Laura, Mark, Ian and Eric. She is also survived by her sister, Jean (Donald) MacAuley; brothers, George (Gladys) Munro, Stewart (Cinderella) Munro, Robert (Norma) Munro; and many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly. Besides her parents, Lorraine was predeceased by one sister, Ruth (Murray) Chisolm, two brothers, A.A. (Miriam) Munro and Donald Munro. Mom, for over 40 years we watched you rise and transfer your MS afflicted body from bed to wheelchair. A process that would take two to three minutes for the rest of us, took 15 for you. You made the leap everyday because you believed in the reason that called you to rise. For over 40 years, we watched you sell carnations and passionately advocate for more MS research. While we dreamed that you may walk again . . . you soared as an inspiration to all of those you touched daily. Mom, thank you for this profound example of motherly love. We?ll believe in ourselves, we?ll believe in the call and we, too, will rise when called. It?s not good-bye, Mom, it?s adieu . . .until we meet again. Visitation will take place Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. There will be a celebration of Lorraine?s legacy 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Sydney River Protestant Church with Rev. Dana Feltmate residing. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of which Lorraine was a long-standing member. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ******************************************* George Emanuel MacNeil, Vancouver Born at Deepdale Inverness County , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of George Emanuel MacNeil, 80, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, with his nephew Roddie MacNeil by his side, who was like a son to George, at the Yaletown House Residential Care, Vancouver, B.C. Born in Deepdale, Inverness County, he was the son of the late Laughlin and Mary Flora (MacKinnon) MacNeil. George worked as a logger in the Forestry Department of Vancouver, Ontario, and other parts of British Columbia until his retirement. George spoke and sang Gaelic songs for the residences of his Yaletown home. He loved to entertain, read poetry and listen to his bagpipe music with the company of his nephew Roddie. George was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his daughter, Georgina and her husband Samuel Newman of Lingan. He is also survived by his grandson, Samuel R. Newman whom he loved dearly and was so proud, as well as many nieces and nephews who loved him very much. Besides his parents he was predeceased by daughter, Margaret ?Peggy?, sons, John Brian and Glenburg James MacNeil, and one grandson; brothers, Roddie, Dan Joe, Alex, Neil, Lauchie, Donald MacNeil; sisters, Mary Pelton, Catherine Maclellan, Margaret Kelly, Betty (Gillis) MacLellan. There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place in Vancouver, B.C. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, with Deacon Leo Penny officiating. A reception will be held immediately following the service at the Knights Of Columbus Hall, 3226 Plummer Ave., New Waterford and all are welcomed to attend. Interment will be in Broad Cove at a later date. Donations in George?s memory can be made to the charity of one?s choice. To view George?s online book of memories, and send your condolences directly to the family please go www.mclellanfuneralhome.com **************************************** Sarah Parsons Card of Thanks - Parsons The family of the late Sarah (Sadie) Parsons wish to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all who helped care for Mom. Thank you to all who attended the wake and the funeral, sent sympathy cards, mass cards, enrollments, monetary, charitable donations, e-mails, phone calls, visits, flowers, and for all the food sent to our homes. Thank you especially to Dr. Patel who looked after Mom the last several years of her life. Thank you to the Home Care workers, especially Roseanne and Christine for your excellent care and kindness towards Mom. Thank you to the 4th floor, 4C and 4B staff for being so caring. Thank you especially to the Palliative doctors and nurses who made Mom's last days as comfortable as possible. Thank you to Rev. Kent for celebrating Mom's life with us, you're eulogy described Mom as the loving mother, wife, grandmother, sister, Aunt, mother-in-law and friend that she was. Thank you to all who participated in Mom's funeral service, especially her grandsons who were her pallbearers. Thank you to Oakley's Catering for supplying the food during the wake and the ACW for supplying the food after the funeral. Thank you to Chant's Funeral Home for their compassion and professionalism. Thank you also to Rev. Fred and Rev. Val for the kindness they gave us during our brother, Matthew Parsons, funeral service. Mom, your love was unconditional, we were the luckiest family in the world to have you as our mother. We love you and we miss you. God Bless. - Thank you from the Parsons Family ************************************************ Dorthy Robertson The family of the late Dorothy Robertson extends sincere appreciation to those who supported us in our time of grief. Your kind words, thoughtful messages , prayers, hugs, Mass cards, gifts of food and memorial donations made a difficult time more bearable. Special thanks to Sherry MacNeil and her Staff /Residents at ?My Cape Breton Home for Seniors? for their care and concern. Thank you to the Medical Staff of Unit 4 C at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital who assisted Dorothy through her journey. Many thanks to Bobby Francis of Francis Funeral Home and to all who attended the beautiful service and reception provided by Rev. Rick Barnes and his congregation at Grace Fellowship Church. Thank you to Organist ,Gary Nicholson, and to the Pallbearers. A special thank you to granddaughter, Carrie Sutherland, for her heartfelt reading of the poem: ? The Next Place?. Thank you to all for your kindness and compassion. The Robertson Family. ************************************************* Thomas Taylor, Sydney Born at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada Thomas Taylor passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, palliative care unit, with his niece by his side. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Henry and Mary (Church) Taylor. Tom was a retired steelworker, a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas in the tank artillery in Italy. Until recently he lived his entire life ?up the hill on Frederick Street.? An avid fisherman and hunter, he spent time with his wife Rita down at the bungalow in St. E?Spirit. He was also an avid skater. He is survived by brother, George; and by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews including Janet Manley, Denise Taylor, Walter MacLeod, of Sydney, Greg Taylor and Brian (Cathy) and Billy (Kay) Targett, of Ontario, Gary (Pauline) Cayman Islands. Tom was predeceased by his wife, Rita (Targett), brother, Harry and sisters, Alice and Nellie. There will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Online condolences to www.mem.com or twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ****************************************** Mary Eileen Wong, Sydney Eileen Wong (nee Nicholson) left us peacefully this past Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at the age 73 years. Eileen was a beloved mother to daughters, Mayling Read, Sue MacAdam, Cindy Wong and Sharon Wong. ?Nanny Wong? leaves behind a legacy of compassion and love, having served as a surrogate mother and grandmother to countless members of an extended family which included not only her own children and grandchildren, but also nieces, nephews, cousins and even neighbourhood children. Her gracious spirit and caring demeanor will be truly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have been witness to her life. Among her most cherished memories, she often spoke of the special bond she shared with two of her sisters, Alma Genter and Delores Winacott and their respective families. The family also wishes to extend their deepest and sincerest thanks to Barb Hart. Without the love and support of her best friend, the comfort with which Eileen lived out her final years would not have been possible. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the S.W Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, we respectfully request that donations be made to the IWK Children?s Hospital so that Eileen?s legacy of love for children may continue on in her absence. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths September 12, 2009 Saturday ----- Original Message ----- From: Carol MacLean To: ed.mcneil@ns.sympatico.ca Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 4:28 PM Subject: Cape Breton Deaths September 12, 2009 Saturday Cape Breton Deaths September 12, 2009 Saturday There are 22 obituaries for September 12, 2009. 1. Allen, William 'Bill' T - published September 12, 2009 2. AuCoin, Mary - published September 12, 2009 3. Aucoin, Mary - published September 12, 2009 4. Bota, Frank - published September 12, 2009 5. Brewer, Earl R. - published September 12, 2009 6. Clare, James 'Jim' E - published September 12, 2009 7. Crane, David Blair - published September 12, 2009 8. Crane, Doris - published September 12, 2009 9. MacDonald, Alexander 'Joe' J - published September 12, 2009 10. MacDonald, Raymond 'Windy' - published September 12, 2009 11. MacNeil, Hector - published September 12, 2009 12. MacQueen, Alice W - published September 12, 2009 13. MacQueen, Margaret 'Margie' - published September 12, 2009 14. Matheson, Stanley P - published September 12, 2009 15. McNeil, Russell J - published September 12, 2009 16. Pino, Alma - published September 12, 2009 17. Price, Clayton - published September 12, 2009 18. THOMSON, JUNE - published September 12, 2009 19. Wood, Doris L - published September 12, 2009 20. Wynn, Annie 'Polly' P - published September 12, 2009 21. Marchand, John J. - published September 12, 2009 22. Canary, Mary - published September 12, 2009 ******************************************************************* William 'Bill' Allen Born in 05/03/1936 at Dartmouth , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of William Allen which occurred on Thursday September 10, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Dartmouth, on March 5, 1936, he was the son of the late Robert and Beatrice (Summers) Allen. William is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Benvie) Allen; two daughters, Maribeth Allen, (Sandy), Dartmouth, Kathryn (John) MacPherson, Rothesay, N.B.; son, Robert (Carolyn), Grand Prairie, Alberta; sister, Dorothy, Sydney, as well as his five grandchildren, Britni, K-lyn, Nathan, Airn, and Sera. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service at Bill?s request. A family burial will take place at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. A special thank you to the nursing staff of 4B and 4C of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney and also the Harbourview Rehab Centre. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of *********************************************** Mary AuCoin In Memoriam AuCoin In loving memory of a wonderful person, Mrs Mary AuCoin who passed away 22 years ago today on September 12, 1987. We watched you suffer, we watched you sigh And all we could do was just stand by. When the time came, we suffered too, For you never deserved, what you went through. God took your hand and we had to part, He raised your pain, but broke our hearts. If you could have spoken before you died, These are the words you would have replied. This life for me has truely passed, I have loved you all to the very last. Weep not for me but courage take, Love each other for my sake. "We love you Mom" We shall always remember you and love you. Husband Victor and family. Mary Aucoin MEMORIAM: AUCOIN, MARY In loving memory of my dear mother, Mary Aucoin, who passed away 22 years ago today, September 12, 1987. When days are dark, and friends are few, Mother dear, I think of you, Friends are friends if they are true, I lost the best, when I lost you. I mourn for you in silence, no eyes can see me weep, But many a silent tear is shed, while others are asleep. O happy hours we once enjoyed, how sweet their memory still, But death has left a loneliness the world can never fill. peaceful be thy rest, dear mother, It is sweet to breathe thy name, In life I loved you dearly, In death I do the same. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed, son Blair and Family **************************************** Frank Bota In Memoriam Frank Bota In Loving Memory of a Dear Husband, Father and Grandfather, Who passed away Sept 9, 2008 We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And the days before that, too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part. God has you in His Keeping. We have you in our Heart Sadly Missed and Always Loved Love Margie, Sheila, Kevin, Amanda, Rebecca, Janaia ************************************************ Earl R. Brewer In Memoriam - Brewer In loving memory of Earl R. (Dede) Brewer, who passed away 2 years ago on Sept. 13, 2004. We do not need a special day to bring you to our mind, For the days we do not think of you are very hard to find. If all the world were ours to give, We'd give it, yes and more, To see the face of you dear, Come walking through the door. Always loved and forever missed by wife Shirley, daughters Joy and Jill and son Ricky and heir families. **************************************** James 'Jim' Clare, Belleville Born at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada Jim passed away peacefully at his home in Belleville, ON, on July 30, 2009, surrounded by his family. He was born in Glace Bay to the late Ronald and Margaret (Steele) Clare. Jim is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Grant; daughter, Tracey and four grandchildren. Also survived by sisters, Joan, Ina, Clara, Carol and brothers, Roy, Wesley and Jack; sisters and brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by brothers, Ronald and Gordon. A funeral service was held in Belleville, ON and the interment was held in Sackville, N.B. on August 8, 2009. ******************************************* David Blair Crane In Memoriam - Crane In loving memory of our son, brother, uncle and friend, David Blair Crane, who passed away September 13, 1983. David, if we could have a lifetime wish and one dream that could come true, We would pray with all our hearts, just to see and speak to you. So much has changed since you've been gone, Through ups and downs our lives moved on, Although we smile and make no fuss, No one misses you more than us. You left behind our broken hearts and all the precious memories too, But, David, we've never wanted memories, we only wanted you. -Always remembered and sadly missed by Mom and Dad, brother Blair, sisters Sue, Ruth, Debbie and families. ******************************************** Doris Crane We, the family of the late Doris (Goss) Crane wish to extend a heartfelt than you to our family, friends and neighbours for their sympathy, love and support expressed to us during our recent loss. Your calls, messages, kind words, thoughts and prayers are with us still. To everyone who sent food, cards, monetary and memorial gifts, thank you. Thank you to Patricia and Melanie Balmas for all your help with the reception. A special thank you to Rev. Brenda Drake for your visits and the beautiful memorial service and to all who attended. Special thanks also to Dr. Jackson, Dr. Worth and Dr. Ajayi and the nurses and staff of 4D, CBRH. Thank you to all the staff of Sydmey Memorial Chapel. The Crane & Moreshead Families. ******************************************** Alexander 'Joe' MacDonald, Halifax Joe died peacefully at home on August 28, 2009. He was the son of the late A.J. and Sally MacDonald of Sydney Forks. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Sutherland), Halifax; son, Stuart (Anna); granddaughters, Lauren and Claire of Toronto, ON, as well as his sister, Jeanne (Jim) Neville of Dartmouth and brother, Hector (Dena) of Sydney River. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Margie LeBlanc and brother, John. A memorial service has taken place in Halifax. ********************************************* Raymond 'Windy' MacDonald, Glace Bay Born at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Raymond MacDonald of Borden Street, Glace Bay which occurred Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at the Glace Bay Healthcare Complex. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Alexander and Rebecca MacDonald. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Ray loved and contributed to life in Glace Bay. He was a member of the KOC; enjoyed bowling especially with the Bush League and the Colliery League; and was a pioneer of Little League Baseball. Windy was one of the first coaches in our local program; and he was honoured at the opening of the Kinsmen ballpark at Table Head during the Canadian Junior Little League championship where he threw out the first pitch of the first game. Raymond is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Theresa (nee Reid); his children, Rebecca (Dave ?Beaver?) Nightingale, Sydney, William Alexander (Darlene), Wilmot, NS, Lynn (Rick) Kelly, Glace Bay, Raymond Francis (Andrea), Edmonton, AB; grandchildren, Christopher, Eddie and Kirk Campbell, Melanie MacDonald and Dawn MacDonald-Tidd, Mark and Lorne Kelly; great-grandchildren, Connor, Abigail, Makaylee, Kyle and Ryan; many other relatives and close friends. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Curry?s Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Funeral Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Tuesday, 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Rev. Bill Rankin officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations in Windy?s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. E-mail condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. ********************************************** Hector MacNeil Card of Thanks ? MacNeil We the family of the late Hector MacNeil would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who offered support during the loss of our father, grandfather, and great grandfather. We would like to acknowledge, with heartfelt thanks, relatives, friends and neighbours who phoned, sent sympathy and mass cards, monetary gifts, flowers, charitable donations, and food to our homes. To those who visited the funeral home and attended the funeral mass, your presence comforted the family. A sincere thank you to the members of the Cape Breton Naval Veterans Association for their moving service at the funeral home as well as the members of Branch #19 Royal Canadian Legion, who formed the honor guard and for their service at the graveside. Thank you is also extended to the following: Fr.Jake Andrea, altar servers, choir and readers; the pallbearers, and the ladies who provided the lovely lunch at the reception following the service. Thank you to Dr. J. Kirkpatrick, Dr. A. Wawer and Dr. D. Kohlsmith and to Dooley?s Funeral Home. To all of you, your many kind words and remembrances were a great comfort in helping us celebrate our father?s life. God bless. The Family. ******************************************** Alice MacQueen In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and friend Alice Willena MacQueen who passed away Sept. 13, 2008 We cannot clasp your hand, Nor your face can we see; But let this little token Tell that we will remember thee. ********************************************** Margaret 'Margie' MacQueen Born at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Margaret MacQueen which occurred on Thursday September 10, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Margie was a loving mother to John Douglas ?J.D.? Long and the late Alicia Renee Long. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Mrs. Mabel Morgan (Karl), Dominion and the late Duncan MacQueen. Margie was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, she graduated from Reserve High School and also attended Nursing School in Halifax. Besides her mother, Margie is survived by granddaughter, Alisse Jarvis, Ontario; sister, Debbie MacQueen (Claude), Ontario; brothers, Douglas MacQueen (Yvonne), Port Morien, Daniel MacQueen (Val), Brashill MacQueen (Cheryl), and Terry Frank (Tracy), all of Ontario. She is also survived by special aunt, Shirley MacQueen (Roy); numerous nieces and nephews, and one great niece. Margie was also predeceased by her infant brother, Kevin Frank. Visitation will take place Sunday, September 13, 2009 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2009 with Rev Robert Lyle officiating. Interment to follow in St. Luke?s Church Cemetery, Donkin. Donations in memory of Margie may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Online Condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction of? ***************************************** tanley Matheson In loving memory of Stanley P. Matheson, Jan 20/55-Sept 12/07 We weep and cry and wonder why? But God Knew best, He is at rest. His generous ways His smiling face, No one can ever take his place. Forever in our hearts, So sadly missed by Mom, Dad, sister Theresa (Larry), brothers Paul (Idella) Kevin, Peter, Brian (Brandie) nieces , nephews, Aunts, Uncles,cousins, and all his friends. **************************************** Russell McNeil Born at Reserve Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Russell Johnson McNeil of Reserve Mines which occurred Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at home. Born in Reserve Mines, he was a son of the late Michael and Marcia (Murphy) McNeil. Russell was employed, for many years, in Ontario with the Goodyear Corp. Returning home, his work included periods at the steel plant and in the strip mining operation. He enjoyed golf, playing cards and good times with family and friends. He is survived by his son, Michael Steed, Ontario; sister, Patsy Burgoyne, Bridgetown, NS; and by many other relatives and very close friends. He was predeceased by his chosen parents, Rod and Mary Campbell; and his grandparents Michael and Mayme McNeil; as well as many aunts and uncles. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Curry?s Funeral Home, Glace Bay. The Christian Mass of Farewell will be celebrated Monday, 2:00 p.m. in St. Joseph?s Church, Rev. Robert McNeil and Rev. Paul McNeil officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations in Russell?s memory may be made to the Lung Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice. Email condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca ******************************************** Alma Pino In Memoriam - Pino In loving memory of our mother, Alma, who passed away Sept. 12, 2002. Together in the same old way Would be our dearest wish today. Never forgotten by daughters Carol Dicks, Dianne Barr, Jean Jones and Familie ******************************************** Mr. Clayton Price In Memoriam - Price In loving memory of our dear brother, Clayton, who passed away three years ago, September 12, 2006. We still feel your presence and often we say Clayton is here in our home today We've missed you so much Since you've gone away We will love you until our dying day Paul, Cindy and Family ******************************************* JUNE THOMSON CARD OF THANKS "Roy C. Thomson " We, the family of the late Roy Thomson wish to express our sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbors for the kindness and support to us in the passing of our Da. Special thanks to Nancy Whitney for her beautiful celebration of Da's life. To the choir of Warden and Terry Smith for their wonderful voices of song. To the ladies of Warden for the beautiful lunch. To those who sent cards, flowers, food and made donations, for all the phone calls, thank you very much. To Debbie Roach (N.P.), V.O.N. and staff of Palliative Care Sydney, your kindness shown to Da will never be forgotten. Thank you to Vina and staff of Patten Funeral Home for your professionalism and support. To the grandsons who took the special task of being Da's pallbearers, Chris, Sean, Keith, DJ, Garrett and Jimmy. To anyone who helped in anyway, we extend our heartfelt thanks. God Bless Gertie Thomson and family ******************************************** Doris Wood In Memory of Doris Wood September 12, 2004 Five years ago today You left this world, You will always Remain in our hearts. Love always, Tonya,Woody and families ********************************************** Annie 'Polly' Wynn, Dominion Born at Dominion , Nova Scotia , Canada Annie Pauline ?Polly? Wynn, age 92, of Dominion passed away on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Dominion, she was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Coffin) Wilson. Polly was a devote member of the Anglican Church. She was formerly employed as a tourist home operator. She had a great love of flowers, gardening. Polly was a people person. The Town of Dominion had presented Polly with a citizen award for her contribution to the town. She is survived by daughter, Judith McKean, New Glasgow; sons, Bruce (Carol), Debert, William (Ella), Manitoba; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are very close friends, Betty Morrison and Shirley MacLean, who will miss her dearly, as well as home care staff. Polly was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sisters, Rhoda Lewis, Clara (Mrs. Neil Thomson), Vivian Melanson, Lois (Mrs. Albert Zillman); brothers, George Wilson, Bobby Wilson, Doug (Margie) Wilson. Visitation for Polly Wynn will be held Sunday 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009 at St. Mary?s Anglican Church, Glace Bay with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Interment will be at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. Online condolences to the Wynn family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. God?s Garden God looked upon His garden and found an empty space, then He looked down on the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, and lifted you to rest. God?s garden must be beautiful, for He only takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, He closed your weary eyes and whispered, ?Peace be thine.? It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you to God?s garden, your new home. ****************************************** John Joseph Marchand 76, Petit de Grat John Joseph Marchand, 76, of Petit de Grat, formerly of West Arichat, passed away peacefully Sept. 9, 2009, at home, with his loving daughter, Linda and friends by his side. Born in West Arichat, he was a son of the late Alexander and Jane (Boudreau) Marchand. He is survived by his daughters, Linda Marchand (Roger), Sydney, who so tenderly took care of her dad, Jody Marchand, Ottawa; son, Derek Marchand (Leane), Sydney; grandchildren, Alicia, Derek, Colton and Ireland. He was predeceased by sisters, Mildred, Stella, Jeanette, Dorothy and Blanche, brother, Edward. As per John's request, there will be no visitation or memorial service. Committal will take place in the Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery, West Arichat, at a later date. To send online condolences or light a candle in memory of John, please visit www.chboudreau.com. ******************************************** Mary (Redmond) Canary 68, Glace Bay Funeral Service A funeral service for the late Mary Sharon Canary who passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, will be held 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Fr. Bill Rankin will be officiating. Interment will follow in St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay. Online condolences and full obituary are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths September 11, 2009 Friday There are 6 obituaries for September 11, 2009. 1. Benoit, Brianna N - published September 11, 2009 2. Caume, Yvonne A - published September 11, 2009 3. Hoban, Jamie L - published September 11, 2009 4. MacPhee, Jessie L - published September 11, 2009 5. McDonald, Franklyn G - published September 11, 2009 6. Briggett, Michael S. - published September 11, 2009 ***************************************************************************** Brianna Benoit, Dartmouth Born at Dartmouth , Nova Scotia , Canada Brianna Nicole Benoit, 11, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. Born in Dartmouth, she was the daughter of Robert Benoit and Sandy Barron Benoit. She is survived by her best friend and brother, Trevor Benoit; grandparents in Ingonish, Micky and Carolyn Barron; grandparents from Newfoundland, Alphonsus and Alma Benoit; uncles and aunts from Cape Breton, Jim and Melanda Barron, Michael and Nancy Barron, Greg and Allison Barron, Ronnie and Mary Barron, Rickey and Ashley Barron, Chris and Rebecca Barron. Her uncles and aunts from Newfoundland, Sheila and Vince Young, April and Gordon Wheeler, Edgar and Aliusha Benoit, Edmond and Monica Benoit, Octave, Joanne, Petrina and Donna Benoit. Also by many nieces and nephews, all who were very special to her. Brianna was a special angel who loved everyone and would put a smile on your face. Brianna?s greatest love was to be cuddled. She loved her toys, she loved to swim and play in her pool. She also loved playing with her buddy Hailey. A special thank you to Janet Johnston. Visitation was held Thursday at Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home, North Ingonish from 2-5 p.m. Funeral mass is being celebrated today (Friday) at 11 a.m. at St. Peter?s Church, Ingonish, with Rev. Dan MacDonald officiating. Interment in St. Peter?s Parish Cemetery. Donations in Brianna?s memory may be made to the Children?s Wish Foundation or IWK Brainchild. Online condolences may be sent to fillmoreandwhitman@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. **************************************************** Yvonne Caume Yvonne Ann Caume To a Very Special Mom & Grandma who passed away on September 11, 1982: Our lives go on without you, But nothing is the same, We try to hide our heartaches, When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent are the tears that fall, Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all Lovingly remembered and always missed by your children Shane (Ledawn), Tanya (John), and grandchildren Ethan, Kianna, Liam, and Brandon ****************************************** Jamie Hoban, Manitouwadge Born in 22/04/1991 It is with immense sorrow the family of Jamie Lee Hoban announce her sudden and unexpected passing on September 4, 2009. Jamie was born on April 22, 1991 and was a student at Manitouwadge High School, Ontario, where she was a member of the senior girls basketball and volleyball teams. One of Jamie?s proudest accomplishments was in 2009 when they won the senior girls basketball championship banner (NSSSAA), Jamie was awarded Most-Sportsman-Like Player for that year. Jamie?s cell phone was her addiction, the hotline never stopped. Jamie was always full of life and was loved by everyone who knew her. Jamie was kind and compassionate to all, with a deep respect for people. Jamie touched so many lives. We will miss her wonderful personality, her infectious laugh and her huge bear hugs. Jamie will be sadly missed by her loving parents, Gary and Mary Ann as well as her brother, Michael and her grandparents, Frank and Sharon Reiser and Ernest Hoban Sr. As well Jamie will be sadly missed by her aunts, Linda (Danny) Tourout and Judy (Barry) MacKeigan and her uncles Frank (Shari) Reiser and Ernie (Allison) Hoban Jr. Jamie will also be missed by her cousins, Danielle, Rhyan, Maria, Brittany, Bailey, Brandon, Taylor and special baby cousin Ayden. Jamie was predeceased by her paternal grandmother, Muriel Hoban. A funeral service for Jamie was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Manitouwadge, ON, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, beginning at 1 p.m. with 650 people in attendance. Arrangements are entrusted to the King Funeral Home in Schreiber ON. Gary, Mary Ann and Michael would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped them during this difficult time. ?Jamie we will love you always and forever!? ******************************************************** Jessie MacPhee, Sydney Born in 22/03/1931 at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with great sadness that we, the family, regret to announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many, Jessie Louise MacPhee, September 9, 2009 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, NS, on March 22, 1931, Jessie was the daughter of the late Martin and Lavenia (Snow) Chipman. Jessie is the last surviving maember of her immediate family. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Kenneth (Bessie), Stephen (Wanda), Martin (Cindy), Douglas (Wendy), Allan (Debbie), Dale (Debbie); two special daughters-in-law, Avern Brown, Alma Corbett, 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, her pride and joy, Candy. Jessie was predeceased by her husband, Dan; son, Jamie; brothers, John, Abe, Art, Dick, Bill; three in infancy; sisters, Mil, Liz, Mabel, Boot, Jen, Gert, Bud. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the An Cala Unit at CBRH. The VON the County Homemakers, the City Homemakers, special friend and neighbour, Marlene Wambolt. Visitation will be held at the Sydney Memorial Chapel today (Friday), September 11, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Redeemer Church, Saturday, September 12 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials in Jessie?s memory may be made to the Holy Redeemer Church building fund. ************************************************* Franklyn McDonald, Brampton Born at New Waterford , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with deep sadness that the family announce the passing of Franklyn McDonald on September 9, 2009. He died at the Brampton Civic Hospital in Ontario, after a short battle with cancer. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of Margaret (McInnis) and the late Duncan J. McDonald. He lived in Ontario over 40 years and worked for Apex Group until his retirement three years ago. Besides his mother, he is survived by siblings, Alex and Michael (Laurie), New Waterford; Blair (Shannon), Fall River; Louise, Bedford; Ann Marie (Frank) and Dianne, Ontario. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Veronica (Corbett) McDonald; his father and a sister in infancy. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will take place at a later date in New Waterford. He was a kind and generous son, brother and friend and will be greatly missed. Donations in his memory may be made to the Cancer Society, Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice. ************************************************** Michael Stanley Briggett, 44 yrs, of Sydney - With heavy hearts we, the family of our beloved Michael announce his sudden passing on Sunday, Sep 6, 2009 at his residence in Sydney. Born in Sydney Sep 17, 1964, to parents, Peter A. and Theresa (Rozicki) Briggett. Michael is survived by brothers, Tim (Donna) of Sydney, Quentin of Halifax, sisters Diana of Mississauga, Carolyn (Bruce) of Middle Sackville, NS, nieces Lorraine, Theresa and Ashley, nephews, Jason, Shane and Peter. He is also survived by aunts, Mary Rozicki, Jennie MacIsaac both of Sydney Forks, Martha Clark of North Sydney, and Maysie MacLeod of Sydney, uncles Murdock Rozicki of Marion Bridge, John and Joe Rozicki of Sydney, and Marty Briggett of Boularderie. Visitation will take place on Sunday, Sep 13 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra Street, Sydney, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held at 10 am on Monday, Sep 14, 2009, at the funeral home chapel with Fr. Frank Abbass presiding. Interment to follow in St Mary's Church Cemetery, East Bay. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chant's Funeral Homes. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Hello I initially joined this list in looking for my Neil ARBUCKLE. In reading the messages, I find there are many in Nova Scotia looking for the name MACLEAN or MCLEAN and I also have this name in my family. Should anyone have this name going back to the Outer Hebrides around North Uist and those coming from Boreray, Heisker or Vallay. Neil MacLean, b. abt 1710 in Boreray married Margaret MacLean, b. abt 1710, in Heisker / Vallay. Neil MacLean became the tacksman of Kilpheder, North Uist and their daughter Mary MacLean married Dr Murdoch MACLEOD. Dr Murdoch MacLeod became the next tacksman of Kilpheder and they would be Neil Arbuckle's grandparents. I do have other info to add if we can help each other. Thanks Lorraine Ottawa, Ontario

Hi Thom; Thanks for your note and information. I like you and many others, am looking forward to the release of this information. It sounds like it might knock down a few brickwalls. Regards, Bill C. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thom McCabe" <thommccabe@syd.eastlink.ca> To: "Bill Cook" <bscccook@rogers.com>; "Sheila Matheson" <sheilam@paramba.net>; "NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:13 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Nova Scotia Antigonish Church Records 1823-1905 > > Bill, I was one of the many indexers from CB who volunteered/participated > in the indexing. The information is actually fairly good. It is the BMDs > from the Antigonish Dioceses. In the marriage records it has the names, > of bride/groom, their parents names (if alive), place, date of marriage. > In the birth records, it has the name of the child, parents, place/date > born and in the death records it has the name of the deceased, their > partners/parents name, date of death. > > It has been a while since I did it and I may have missed something but > this is mainly the data we processed. > > This is the first time these catholic records were allowed to be indexed > and put on line and I, for one, am looking forward to it as most of my > catholic family is in there somewhere. I was not lucky enough to find any > in the records I had but I did find information for others and passed it > on while I was indexing. > > We originally thought the data would be on line by end Aug as it was > completed in July. From what I have been advised, the higher authority has > not yet authorized it's release for public consumption. > > There was more data in the records than we indexed such as witnesses, > sponsors etc but that was not part of the indexing datasheet we recorded > on. > > I firmly believe this data, when released on the Family Search site, will > be a great boon to those of us who have been searching for our ancestors > in the CB and related NS areas it covers. > > > > Thom > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bill Cook" <bscccook@rogers.com> > To: "Thom McCabe" <thommccabe@syd.eastlink.ca>; "Sheila Matheson" > <sheilam@paramba.net>; "NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com" > <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 6:44 PM > Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Nova Scotia Antigonish Church Records 1823-1905 > > >> Hi Thom; >> >> I gather you were involved/participated in the transcription/indexing of >> the records in question. I am interested in learning what kind of >> information can one expect to find in the records when they are made >> available online? >> >> Regards, >> >> Bill C. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Thom McCabe" <thommccabe@syd.eastlink.ca> >> To: "Sheila Matheson" <sheilam@paramba.net>; >> "NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:40 PM >> Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Nova Scotia Antigonish Church Records 1823-1905 >> >> >>> Been in contact with them and it will be some time yet before they get >>> it on >>> line. I was doing the indexing and you are correct, it was completed in >>> July now they have to finish the vetting and then get it all on line. >>> They >>> did not indicate when it will be made available on the Family Search >>> site. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Sheila Matheson" <sheilam@paramba.net> >>> To: "NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> >>> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:03 PM >>> Subject: [NS-CB] Nova Scotia Antigonish Church Records 1823-1905 >>> >>> >>>> Hello list, >>>> >>>> Would anyone know if and when the 'Nova Scotia Antigonish Church >>>> Records >>>> 1823-1905' will be available online? >>>> >>>> The indexing, a Family Search Partner Project, was finished around the >>>> end >>>> July. >>>> >>>> While trying to get my computer to cooperate with the indexing >>>> software, a >>>> coordinator mentioned that she had seen a number of Hennessey records - >>>> very >>>> intriguing! >>>> >>>> Sheila Matheson >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------- >>>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>>> NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >>>> the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >>> the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> > >

Hi Thom; I gather you were involved/participated in the transcription/indexing of the records in question. I am interested in learning what kind of information can one expect to find in the records when they are made available online? Regards, Bill C. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thom McCabe" <thommccabe@syd.eastlink.ca> To: "Sheila Matheson" <sheilam@paramba.net>; "NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Nova Scotia Antigonish Church Records 1823-1905 > Been in contact with them and it will be some time yet before they get it > on > line. I was doing the indexing and you are correct, it was completed in > July now they have to finish the vetting and then get it all on line. They > did not indicate when it will be made available on the Family Search site. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Sheila Matheson" <sheilam@paramba.net> > To: "NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:03 PM > Subject: [NS-CB] Nova Scotia Antigonish Church Records 1823-1905 > > >> Hello list, >> >> Would anyone know if and when the 'Nova Scotia Antigonish Church Records >> 1823-1905' will be available online? >> >> The indexing, a Family Search Partner Project, was finished around the >> end >> July. >> >> While trying to get my computer to cooperate with the indexing software, >> a >> coordinator mentioned that she had seen a number of Hennessey records - >> very >> intriguing! >> >> Sheila Matheson >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >> the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Cape Breton Deaths September 05, 2009 Saturday----- Original Message ----- From: Carol MacLean To: ed.mcneil@ns.sympatico.ca Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 4:04 PM Subject: Cape Breton Deaths September 05, 2009 Saturday Cape Breton Deaths September 05, 2009 Saturday There are 14 obituaries for September 5, 2009. 1. Bois, Ivan H - published September 5, 2009 2. CAMPBELL, JOHNNY - published September 5, 2009 3. Duffney, Ruth - published September 5, 2009 4. Gillis, Theresa - published September 5, 2009 5. Heffernan, Janis D - published September 5, 2009 6. Landrum, Helena Mary - published September 5, 2009 7. MacArthur, Family - published September 5, 2009 8. MacCormick, John 'Allie' A - published September 5, 2009 9. MacLean, Anne Patricia - published September 5, 2009 10. MacLean, Mary Isabel - published September 5, 2009 11. McPhee, Paul Griffen - published September 5, 2009 12. Peck, David Allan - published September 5, 2009 13. Wornell, Douglas - published September 5, 2009 14. Nathanson, Edith - published September 5, 2009 ***************************************************************************** Ivan Bois, New Waterford Born in 27/05/1925 at Grand Falls , New Brunswick , Canada It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Ivan Herbert Bois, 84, of New Waterford on September 4, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ivan was born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick on May 27, 1925 and he was the son of the late Gilbert and Athalie (Morin) Bois. He served in the armed forces in Germany from 1943-1946 during the Second World War. Ivan began as a coal miner in 1947, working in #12 colliery, Lingan Mine retiring from Lingan Phalen Mine in 1989. Ivan mentored in the Joy Program at Mount Carmel School for many years and enjoyed wood working very much. He was a member of the New Waterford Pensioners Club, where he enjoyed playing darts, pool, and a good game of cribbage. Ivan enjoyed doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. He was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan and loved watching them play hockey. Ivan leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife, Florence (Doyle) Bois; his sons, James (Angie) Toronto, ON; Gerald (Tena), New Waterford, Robert (Mabel), Surrey, BC; Brian (Claudette) Sydney; Joseph and Michael, both of Toronto, ON; daughters, Patricia, Dartmouth, Sharon (Larry) Laffin, Halifax; brothers, Donat (Natalie) New Brunswick, Lester (Rhonda) Sarnia, ON, Conrad (Phyllis), New Market, ON; sisters, Dorothy, South Carolina, Adeaide, Oshawa, ON, Marie, Oshawa, ON; also his loving 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. As well as numerous nieces and nephews and many great friends. Besides his parents, Ivan was predeceased by a brother, Phillip in infancy; his sister, Sr. Geraldine, Order of Sacred Heart. Visitation will take place on Sunday, Sept 6, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., in McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford (862-7500). A funeral mass celebrating Ivan?s life will be held on Sept 7, 2009 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Of Saint Leonard?s, New Waterford, with Fr. Doug Mac Donald officiating. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, New Waterford. A reception will be held at the Parish of Saint Leonard?s Hall, 310 Convent St., New Waterford, all are welcomed to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ivan?s memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To view Ivan?s book of memories, light a memorial candle, or send your condolences directly to the family please go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. Special thanks to New Waterford Homecare, Palliative Care, VON, Mary and Claudette for their unending support and loving compassion during our difficult time. ************************************ Mr. JOHNNY CAMPBELL Card of Thanks We, the family of the late Johnny Campbell, wish to express our sincere thanks to everyone for their love and support during this difficult time. We were touched by the visits, calls, condolence, food, gifts, charitable donations and by your attendance at our celebration of Johnny?s life. Special thanks to Brenda, Wendy and Savanna. To all, your kindness and compassion will always be remembered. Sincerely Stella and family ************************************** Ruth Duffney The family of the late Ruth Duffney MacIntrye would like to thank everyone who supported us in this difficult itme. Mom lived the last three years on Lavatte Lane, Harbourstone Enhanced Care. She called it home and called the staff there friends. We are so grateful for the wonderful care she received. Heartfelt thanks to all. Dr. Gracie & Dr. Smith thank you for your kindness and care over the years. Betty, Janet and Belle, thank you for all your visits. Mom loved to have someone to tell her stories to. To all our friends who joined with us at the service to celebrate Ruth's life, thank you so much. Thank you Father Rankin for your prayers, kind words and support. Lil & Sonia thank you both so much for your support and for looking after the reception. Wayne,Colin and the staff at Sydney Memorial Chapel, thank you for helping us through these difficult days. The memory of this great Lady's love humor, faith and courage are ours to share and will always be kept in our hearts. Ruth, Gordon, Deb and families. ********************************************** Theresa Gillis, Glace Bay Born in 02/02/1929 at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with heavy hearts that our mother, Theresa, has joined our father, Bill, in their Heavenly home, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at the age of 80, after a lengthy illness. Born in Glace Bay on February 2, 1929, along with her identical twin sister, Catherine, they were the second and third children of Jess and Bill Ford of Glace Bay. Raised in Glace Bay, at 17 she met and married Bill Gillis of Sydney, a veteran returning from the Second World War. A wife and homemaker, they were long time members of St. Leo?s parish and enjoyed a 49 year marriage that ended with Bill?s passing in 1995. Our mother will be remembered for her courageous spirit, devotion to family, her keen sense of humour, love of telling a good story and her famous coconut cream pies. Theresa is survived by one daughter, Donna (Wayne Haryett) of Edmonton, AB; four sons, Dan (Ellen) of Milford, NS, Archie (Rose Carmel) of Bedford, NS, Terry of Sydney, NS, and Billy (Leona) of Glace Bay, NS; nine granddaughters; six grandsons; eight great-granddaughters; seven great-grandsons; brothers, Billy and David (Sharon); sisters, Margaret, Helen, Lorraine (David McKillop), Ruth, Carol and Linda (Ernie Billard). Theresa was predeceased by husband, Bill; son, Robert Angus in infancy; great-granddaughter, Victoria Rose in infancy; parents, Bill and Jess Ford; brothers, Paul and Jim Ford; sister and best friend, Mary; sisters, Catherine, Rita, Anne Shirley, Anne Jovita and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation for Theresa Gillis will be held Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Monday at St. Leo?s Church, Glace Bay, with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the church hall, all are welcome. Donations in Theresa?s memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences to the Gillis family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Together Again Forever ************************************************ Janis Heffernan, New Victoria Born in 27/04/1939 at Reserve Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, Janis Delores Heffernan, on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, with her family at her side. Janis was born in Reserve Mines, N.S., on April 27, 1939, to parents, Allan McMullin and Remigus (Marsh) McMullin. She was a member of St. Joseph?s Parish Church, New Victoria. She always enjoyed playing her favourite game of cards, tarabish, every Friday evening with her family members and many friends. She always extended a witty and quick sense of humour, to all who came in contact with her and she made each person feel special and loved. She was also known to occasionally enjoy a good visit to the Sydney Casino! Janis is survived by her daughters, Verna (Bo) Gillis, Karen (Lloyd Hutchison), Janis (David) Fiore, all of New Victoria, and Joan, at home; her son, Jimmy (Jennifer) and daughter-in-law, Tracy, both of New Waterford; and a sister-in-law, Agnes McMullin, Westmount. Also surviving are her brother, Sonny (Lorraine) McMullin, Glace Bay; and her sisters, Polly Tighe, New Victoria, Colleen (Murray) Billard, Louisbourg, Alene Burchell and Verna (Steve) Petrie, New Waterford, Leone (Joe) Campbell, Velma (Jimmy) Dawson and Peggy Currie, all from Reserve Mines, N.S. Janis is survived by her 10 precious grandchildren, Adam, Joan-Marie, James, Melissa, Samantha, Sara, Andie, Brett, Lexi and Jeremy and three very special great-grandchildren, Ethan, Keigan and Logan. Janis was predeceased by her husband, James Heffernan in 1993, a son, Tommy, both her parents, three sisters, Audrie, Lorraine and Lila and by one brother, Billy. There will be no visitation by request of the family. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V. J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, N.S. Funeral mass will be celebrated by Fr. Paul MacNeil at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at the Parish Church of Saint Leonard, with burial at St. Joseph?s Cemetery, New Victoria. A reception will follow at St. Agnes Hall, Convent Street, New Waterford. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ************************************************ Helena Mary Landrum Card of Thanks - We wish to offer our sincere thanks for the thoughtful expressions of sympathy and remembrance at the gathering for Helena Mary Davis Landrum at Gowrie House on August 22, 2009. They were all deeply appreciated. The David, MacLeod and Stiskin Families. ********************************************* Family MacArthur Thank You! Thank you to all our friends and family who joined us in celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary and Birthdays. Thank you for the generous presents and monetary gifts. They are all appreciated so much. Thanks to Tammy and family for going above and beyond with their beautiful presentation and to Alfie MacLeod and Brian Lahey for their memorable presentations. Thanks to those who brought food and helped with the cleanup. Thanks to the Louisbourg and Albert Bridge Fire Depts. A very special thank you to our friends from Quebec who surprised us by making the trip to help us celebrate and to Charlie and Elsie who traveled from Alberta. Each and everyone of you made our day a very, very special day. We will treasure the memories forever. Joe, Sue, Cindy & Genevieve MacArthur ******************************************* John 'Allie' MacCormick, Lingan Born in 02/01/1952 at New Waterford , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our husband and father, John Alloysius ?Allie? MacCormick, on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, with his family at his side. Allie was born in New Waterford, N.S., on Jan. 2, 1952. The love of his life was his wife, Frances and their daughter, Linda Coreen. That love was extended to his mother, Olive; mother-in-law, Rose, and the rest of his family. Allie always supported Frances in everything she wanted to do and would jump through hoops to help her accomplish what she wanted. Whatever Linda needed, Allie would be sure to provide. He always had the delicate touch when it came to his little girl. Linda would very easily turn this six-foot plus man into puddy. All she had to do was bat her baby blues or do the little girl pout and she would have him eating out of the palm of her hands. He was a member of St. Michael?s parish, a former member of the Scotchtown Volunteer Fire Department and the New Waterford Army, Navy, Airforce. Allie worked in the Lingan coal mine as a shear mechanic, and was a well respected heavy equipment mechanic, both in his community and all over Cape Breton. After that he was a lobster fisherman and thoroughly enjoyed fishing with his buddies Vincie Leudey and Ralph Head. He was well liked and respected among the fishermen in the Lingan community and was always willing to lend a helping hand. If you were to see a broken boat, you would be sure to find Allie helping to fix it. Until his sickness stopped him, you would be sure to find Allie at the wharf if he wasn?t at home. Allie loved animals and the outdoors and would walk for miles, especially with his dog ?Lucky?. He also loved to tinker with anything that had a motor. Many people would bring their lawn mowers and cars to Allie and he would either fix them or tell them how to fix it. Allie loved making little crafts. He was always very resourceful and imaginative. Allie loved playing darts at the Lingan Community Hall and listening to Don Messer?s fiddle music. He also enjoyed sitting outside his reck room on the deck during hot summer days, enjoying a beer and listening to his other favourite music, songs such as Louie Armstrong?s ?What a Wonderful World?; Tom T. Hall?s and Don Williams? ?Watermelon Wine?; and his favorite ? Jim Croce?s ?Bad Bad Leroy Brown?. He is survived by his wife, Frances (Henry); a daughter, Linda Coreen, Lingan, ?his pride and joy?; his mother, Olive (O?Handley); and brothers, Stevie (Valerie), Kevin (Sheila), Raymond (Kim), Bobby (Linda), all of River Ryan, Blaise (Lorelei) Scotchtown, and Joe (Laurie), Halifax; sisters, Velma (Jordan) Walsh, B.C., Bev (Alvin) O?Brien, Ottawa, Roselyn MacCormick, River Ryan; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, John and by brother, Brian and two brothers in infancy. There will be no visitation by request of the family. Cremation has taken place. Funeral mass will be celebrated by Fr. Doug MacDonald at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at the Parish Church of Saint Leonard with burial at Saint Michael?s Cemetery, River Ryan. A reception will follow at Lingan Community Hall. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to V. J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, N.S. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one?s choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ******************************************** Anne Patricia MacLean In Memory Anne Patricia Mac Lean November 7, 1949 - September 7, 2008 Daughter Grand Daughter Sister Sister-in-law Aunt Niece Cousin Godmother Dedicated Employee Friend Our sister Anne loved unconditionally, and wore all of the above titles with great pride. We shed tears for the loss of her in our lives, but her wonderful spirit will always remain in our hearts. Brother: Francis (Evelyn) Mac Lean Sisters: Sr. Christina Mac Lean, Maryena (Michael) Yurczyszyn and their families *********************************************** Mrs. Mary Isabel MacLean Thank you Mary Isabel MacLean We, the family of the late Mary Isabel Maclean wish to express our sincere thanks to relatives, friends, and neighbors for the kindness and support in the passing of our mother. Special thanks to Father Leo Boone for this comforting service. To the alter servers, the readers (Judy McLennan and Nicole Hennessey), the St. Joseph church Choir, and to (Alana, Nicole, Stephanie and Alicia) for the offertory possession. To those who sent card, flower, food, and made donations we thank you very much. Thank you to the ladies to the ladies at St. Joseph Church for putting together a lovely buffet. To Dr. Lee and the staff 3rd Floor Glace Bay Hospital and the Staff of Palliative Care Sydney, the kindness you shown to our mother will never be forgotten. Thank you to Rita and Staff of McGillivray?s Funeral Home for your professionalism and support. To the Grandsons who took of the special task of being nanny?s, pallbearers (David, Gary, Mark, Kyle, Jeffery and Brandon) thank you. To Atlantic Super Store, Brilun Construction, Seaview Manor and The Insulators & Asbestos Workers thank you for your generous support. To anyone who helped in any way we extend our heartfelt thanks. God Bless Alfred MacLean & Family ******************************************* Paul Griffen McPhee McPhee - Card of Thanks Paul was laid to rest July 25, 2009 with his late Dad, Robert, at Forest Haven Cemetery. We his family wish to say "Thank You" to relatives, friends and neighbours. To everyone who brought food, cards and made calls. Thanks to Mescalero's and Rev. Errol MacDonald for prayers at graveside. Mrs. Ada (Mooie) McPhee and family God took another Spanish Angel home. ******************************************** David Allan Peck In loving memory of our youngest son, David Allan Peck, who was tragically killed on family property in Catalone, Sept. 7, 1992 at the age of 26. David you're always in our thoughts and in our hearts. Love Always Mom, Dad, Camilla and Charlie Peck ************************************************ Douglas Wornell, Sydney Born at Greenspond , Newfoundland , Canada Douglas McNeil Wornell, 99, Harbourview Drive, Sydney, passed away Thursday, Sept. 2, 2009, at the An Cala Unit in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Greens Pond, Nfld., he was the son of the late Edmund and Jessie (Lush) Wornell. Douglas retired from the Bank of NS after 42 years of service. He was a member and past president of Rotary Club of Sydney, and past chair of the United Way of Cape Breton. He was a member and elder of First United Church, Sydney. He was a past Commodore of the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club. He is survived by his wife, Christine; daughter, Linda (Robert) Cooper, Oakville, ON; son, Stuart, Chester, NS and four grandchildren, Steven, Linda, Barbara,and Heather, three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Diana, and Madison. Douglas was predeceased by his first wife, Helen (White); one sister, Jean; three brothers, Eldon, Abel and Ted. Visitation will be held on Sunday 2-4 p.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Monday 11 a.m. with Rev. Wade Reppert officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to First United Church or charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ********************************************************** Edith Nathanson Sydney Edith Nathanson passed away on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Edie was born in Sydney, N.S., on Sept. 20, 1929. She graduated from Sydney Academy and later trained as a nurse at the Halifax Infirmary. During that time, she met and later married Daniel Nathanson, who was completing his medical degree. In 1956, Danny and Edie moved to New Waterford, where they raised their four children, Garth (Glennis), Sydney, Sheila (Steve) Simmons, Norine (Al McLaren) and Ian, all of Toronto, Ont. Edie also became actively involved in community life through the IODE, Hadassah-Wizo and the sisterhoods of the Congregation Sons of Israel, New Waterford and the Temple Sons of Israel, Sydney. In her later years she moved to the CND unit of the MacGillvray Guest Home where she was blessed with loving care and tenderness. She treasured her time there participating in all aspects of resident life. She particularly enjoyed time spent with the resident choir - "The Sopranos." She carried her love of music to her final days. Edie was predeceased by Daniel, her husband of 44 years, and her brother, Morris, Winnipeg. In addition to her children, she is survived by her sister, Minnie Nathanson; her brother, Hymie Hirsch; and her grandchildren, Lindsay and Robin Nathanson, Jeffrey and Michael Simmons, Katie and Dania McLaren. The family wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude to the administration, staff and residents of the CND unit of MacGillvray Guest Home. Our sincere thanks also go to the staff and doctors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, unit 4A and the palliative care unit. Funeral service will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Sunday at 11 a.m. with Rabbi David Ellis officiating. Burial to follow at the Hebrew Cemetery, Sydney. Family will be receiving visitors (Shiva) on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 7 from 3-5 p.m., at 21 Cedar Court, Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Been in contact with them and it will be some time yet before they get it on line. I was doing the indexing and you are correct, it was completed in July now they have to finish the vetting and then get it all on line. They did not indicate when it will be made available on the Family Search site. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sheila Matheson" <sheilam@paramba.net> To: "NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:03 PM Subject: [NS-CB] Nova Scotia Antigonish Church Records 1823-1905 > Hello list, > > Would anyone know if and when the 'Nova Scotia Antigonish Church Records > 1823-1905' will be available online? > > The indexing, a Family Search Partner Project, was finished around the end > July. > > While trying to get my computer to cooperate with the indexing software, a > coordinator mentioned that she had seen a number of Hennessey records - > very > intriguing! > > Sheila Matheson > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hello list, Would anyone know if and when the 'Nova Scotia Antigonish Church Records 1823-1905' will be available online? The indexing, a Family Search Partner Project, was finished around the end July. While trying to get my computer to cooperate with the indexing software, a coordinator mentioned that she had seen a number of Hennessey records - very intriguing! Sheila Matheson

Cape Breton Deaths September 10, 2009 Thursday There are 12 obituaries for September 10, 2009. 1. Buchanan, William 'Junior' - published September 10, 2009 2. Infant - Cabot, Levi F - published September 10, 2009 3. Craig, Kenny - published September 10, 2009 4. Crowell, Earl - published September 10, 2009 5. Hill, Audrey - published September 10, 2009 6. LeBlanc, Martha Elizabeth - published September 10, 2009 7. MacCormick, Michael Austin - published September 10, 2009 8. McGovern, Robert - published September 10, 2009 9. Nippard, Jessie E - published September 10, 2009 10. Ross, Catherine - published September 10, 2009 11. Snow, George 'Herbert' - published September 10, 2009 12. Williams, Sidney 'Sid' G - published September 10, 2009 ******************************************************************************* William 'Junior' Buchanan, Glace Bay Born at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada William ?Junior? Buchanan, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, Junior was the son of the late William and Etta (Cameron) Buchanan. He was employed at the Point Edward Naval base and also worked with his brother Wally delivering mail. Junior loved sports and played both hockey and softball and in his later years he enjoyed being a spectator. At one time he played softball with The Bay Byes. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served overseas in Europe and Scotland. He enlisted at the young age of 17 years. Junior is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Jean (Richards). Also surviving are two sisters, Eva, Glace Bay, Norma, Toronto; and a brother, Eddie (Alma), Glace Bay. Besides his parents, William and Etta, he was predeceased by brothers, Jimmy, Aubrey, Wally, Eric and sisters, Margaret, Hattie and Lorraine. Visitation for Mr. Buchanan will take place on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held in Patten Chapel, Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. John Findlayson officiating. Burial to follow at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney Road. Donations in Junior?s memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at patten@seaside.ns.ca. ***************************************** Levi Cabot, Eskasoni - infant Special son of Richard and Nadine (Bernard) Cabot. He is survived by five brothers Quinton, Joseph, Richard, Julian, Gerald and one sister, Tessa. He is also survived by maternal grandparents, Joe and Mary Bernard; maternal great-grandmothers, Martha Isadore and Catherine Bernard; paternal grandparents, Stephen and Mary Ann Martin; several aunts and uncles and numerous cousins and special intended godparents, Marshall and Calvin Cabot. He was predeceased by maternal great-grandparents, Stephen Isadore and William Bernard and paternal grandparents, Frank and Mary Rose Cabot. Committal service will be at Holy Family Parish Cemetery, Eskasoni on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 with Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. ********************************************************** Mr. Kenny Craig In Memory of Kenny Craig Sr. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, who was lost at sea 25 years ago, September 10, 1984. Your cheerful smile, your heart of gold You were the best this world could hold Never selfish, always kind These are the memories you left behind No verse, no flowers, no tears can say How much we miss you everyday Love wife, Sally, daughter Melanie, son Kenny Jr., grandchildren, Ryan, Emily, Kyle and Zachary ************************************************************ Earl Crowell It is with sadness we wish to announce the passing of Earl Gordon Crowell, 87 of Cornerbrook, NL. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Hattie Crowell. He served overseas in the RCAF during the Second World War. He worked many years with Employment Insurance. Earl is survived by his wife of 56 years, Isabelle (Gillam); son, Tom (Adele), Halifax and John (Pat), St. John?s, NL; grandchildren, Amelia, Julia, Andrew and Stephen; brothers, Donald (Joyce), Halifax, George (Jean), Glace Bay; sisters, Vivian Morris, Sydney, Shirley (Ray McNabb), Sydney and Beth (Bill Noseworthy), Glace Bay. He was predeceased by a brother, Roy; sisters, Phyllis Johnson and Audrey Cziboor. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 in Cornerbrook, NL. ****************************************************** Audrey Hill In memory of Audrey Isabel Hill who passed away 25 years ago, Sept. 10, 1984. Forever Loved, Forever Missed by the whole family. **************************************************** Martha Elizabeth LeBlanc, Sydney Forks Born in 20/07/1919 at Margaree , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the peaceful passing of Martha LeBlanc which occurred Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at the New Waterford Heights, Long Term Care Facility with her loving family by her side. Born July 20, 1919, in Margaree, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Margaret (Gillis) Young. Martha was a hard worker, enjoyed life to the fullest and her greatest joy in life was her family. She enjoyed cooking, baking, playing cards, knitting and spending time with her family. Martha is survived by her children, Margie Adams, Coxheath, Frank (Rose) LeBlanc, Sydney Forks, Rita (Fred) Taphouse, Bradford, Ont., Janet LeBlanc, Sydney, Gerard LeBlanc, Sydney Forks; brother, Raymond (Susie) Young; daughter-in-law, Carol LeBlanc, Michigan; as well as 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Charles LeBlanc (1996), son, Jamie LeBlanc (2007), sisters, Loretta Gillis, Rita Young and Florence Furlong, brothers, ?Billie? , Thomas, James and Phonsie Young, granddaughter, Rodena LeBlanc, great-grandson, Ryan LeBlanc. Visitation will take place Friday, Sept. 11 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at St. Mary?s Church, East Bay, with Fr. Frank Abbass officiating. Interment to follow in church cemetery. Donations may be made to the St. Mary's Church Renovations Fund. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ****************************************************** Michael Austin MacCormick, Sydney Born at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada Michael Austin MacCormick, 66, of Columbia Street, Sydney, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Austin and Clara (Currie) MacCormick. He was a member of St. Theresa?s parish, Sydney. Mike retired after 31 years at Sydney Steel and continued to work as a crane operator with Miller Rentals for 10 more years. He was a member of Local 1064 Steelworker?s Union. Mike is survived by his sister, Sheila (Jim) Bates, Sydney; and brothers, John (Dolores), New Brunswick, and Dave, Halifax, as well as many special nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He will be missed by his numerous friends, neighbours and co-workers; and by his many special friends and neighbours from Benacadie Pond and surrounding area. Visitation for Mr. MacCormick will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday at St. Theresa?s Church at 10 a.m. with Rev. Jim Oliver officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to the Oncology Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital or a charity of choice. On line condolences to www.mem.com or twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. 'We will all miss you Mike.' ******************************************* Robert McGovern, Sydney Forks Born at New Waterford , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with sadness we announce the passing of Robert McGovern, 46, of Morley Road, Sydney Forks, and formerly of New Waterford on Sept. 5, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of Rose (Banville), New Waterford and the late John McGovern. Robert was, at one time, a member of the Parish Church of St. Leonard, New Waterford. He enjoyed the art of photography as well as spending time researching information on the internet. Just recently he became interested in watching soccer matches on television. Surviving are his wife, Janice (Duffy) and their son, Kodi, at home. Robert is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, John, in 1997, maternal grandparents, Nicholas and Agnes Banville and paternal grandparents, John and Elsie McGovern. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A private family funeral service officiated by Rev. Dana Feltmate was held Wednesday, Sept. 9 in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Mount Carmel Cemetery, New Waterford. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ********************************************* Mrs. Jessie Nippard, North Sydney Born at Burgeo , Newfoundland , Canada Dear Mom, The day you died our hearts broke in two. One side filled with memories the with died with you.Those of you who still have their moms treat her with care for you never know the loneliness until you turn and shes not there. Love Dora and Tony and boys ************************************************ Catherine Ross Card of Thanks The family of the late Catherine Ross would like to thank everyone who helped in anyway. The Homecare and the VON. The family ************************************************* George 'Herbert' Snow, Boularderie Born at Sydney Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with great sadness that we, the family regret to announce the sudden passing of Herb, Sept. 6, 2009. Born in Sydney Mines, Herb was the son of Annie (Pye) and the late Kenneth Snow. Herb was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend. Herb is survived by his wife, Bernadette (Tromans), Boularderie; and daughter, Irene, Riverview, N.B. Besides his mother, he is survived by brothers, Victor (Judy), Port Hastings, Leonard (Susan), Lower Sackville; sisters, Irene (Roddy) McGilvery, Riverview, N.B., Isaline (Owen) Deveaux, Alder Point, Hannah (Mitch) LeBlanc, Grand Cayman, Darlene (Gordon) Fry, Alberta, and Jean (Kenny) MacGuigan, Leitches Creek. Herb will be fondly remembered by his brothers-in-law, Maurice, Avery and Liam (Judy) Tromans and father-in-law, Ben Tromans, all of Boularderie; as well as sister-in-law, Debbie (Gilbert) MacDonald and Rosalie (Freeman) MacDonald, all of Sydney. Also many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Herb was formerly employed many years at Prince Colliery and was currently employed with Marine Atlantic. Herb was a member of the Northside Congregation of Jehovah?s Witnesses. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah?s Witnesses, 786 Alexandra St., Sydney on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at 2 p.m ********************************************* Sidney 'Sid' Williams, Sydney Born at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with heavy hearts that we, the family announce the passing of Sidney ?Sid? Williams, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a brief illness. Born in Sydney, he was the son of Donald M. ?Donnie?, Taigh Na Mara, and Marie (Thurgood) Williams, Sydney. Sid was employed with Sydney Steel until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, reading and spending time with his friends. Sid is survived by his parents, Donnie and Marie; sister, Donna Marie Williams, Sydney; his uncles, James (Phyllis) Williams, Sydney, and Charles (Lois) Thurgood, Windsor, Ont., as well as several cousins, many friends, especially his good friend, Allisdar Patterson. Sid was predeceased by his uncle, John N. Williams. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bob Lyle officiating. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Wondering if any one could tell me who the grandparent Lewis were for James Roderick Lewis in today's obit,who died 04 Sept. 2009.His parents were Benjamin Arthur and Janet Marie (Fougere) Lewis.Any help greatly appreciated.Thanks Jackie

Hi All, I have a question to post to the list from a researcher in the U.S. He is loooking for information on Mary Sarah MacLean b. 28 Dec 1896 d. 29 Jun 1999 ???? Thought to be the wife of Murdock MacInnis from North Lake Ainslie.Murdock passed away in 1946. Murdock was the son of Katherine MacLean and John MacInnis. Thanks Arlene _________________________________________________________________ New! Get to Messenger faster: Sign-in here now! http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9677407

Anyone have easy access to the transcription of this cemetary? I'm looking for the death dates for 3 MacNeils - Alasdair (Alexander), Angus and Alexander. -- Bill Nicholson Fraser Lake BC

Cape Breton Deaths September 09, 2009 Wednesday There are 9 obituaries for September 9, 2009. 1. Brown, Alice 'Chris' C - published September 9, 2009 2. Budge, Catherine - published September 9, 2009 3. Canary, Mary - published September 9, 2009 4. Lewis, James R - published September 9, 2009 5. Lucas, Jeannette (Mintus) - published September 9, 2009 6. MacDonald, James Alexander - published September 9, 2009 7. Turnbull, Olive Julia - published September 9, 2009 8. Witherall, William George - published September 9, 2009 9. Boutilier, Louise - published September 9, 2009 ******************************************************************************* Alice 'Chris' Brown, Port Morien/PEI A. Christine ?Chris? Brown, 90, of Port Morien and formerly of Sherwood, P.E.I., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Chris was the daughter of the late Dan and Margaret (Smith) Campbell. She was a member of St. Paul?s Presbyterian Church, Glace Bay, where she taught Sunday school and Bible school and she was a member of the choir. In later years she was a member of Zion Presbyterian Church, Charlottetown, and was also a member of the Rebecca Lodge, Port Morien. Chris worked for a number of years with Eaton?s in Glace Bay and Montreal. She is survived by her sister, Lorna MacDonald and nieces, Marion and Katherine, Port Morien, with whom she resided when she moved back to Cape Breton prior to requiring long-term care. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Mildred and Lynetta Brown; brother-in-law, William MacAulay; another niece and nephews. Chris was predeceased by her husband, George W. Brown, sisters, Katherine Campbell, Annie MacAulay, brothers, Hugh Campbell, John A. Campbell and two brothers in infancy and also by sisters-in-law, Rhoda Brown, Grace Campbell, Ethel Campbell and brother-in-law, Philip MacDonald. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Patten Funeral Home, Glace Bay. A memorial service will be held at Victoria Presbyterian Church, Birch Grove, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ritchie Robinson officiating. Family will receive friends one hour before the service. Interment will follow at Black Brook Cemetery, Port Morien. Family flowers only. Donations in Chris?s memory may be made to Victoria Presbyterian Church or to a charity of one?s choice. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at patten@seaside.ns.ca. ************************************************* Catherine Budge In Memory of Catherine MacGillivary Budge Hard to believe it's been five years. Sadly missed by daughter Danielle and granddaughter Cassie ************************************************************* Mary Canary, Glace Bay Born at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a wonderful, wife, mother and friend. Mary Sharon Canary, age 68, of Glace Bay, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late John and Kathleen (Murphy) Redmond. Mary was a member of Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay. She graduated from St. Anne?s High School, Glace Bay. She was formerly employed at the Cape Breton Post in both Glace Bay and Sydney. Mary loved to bowl and for many years bowled at Knox Lane. Mary will be sadly missed by her husband, Ron; son, Bernie (Sherry), Brampton, Ont.; sisters, Sally Redmond, Massachusetts, Anne Stuart, Massachusetts, Ruth Pezzariello, Bedford, Audrey O?Neill, Glace Bay. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by sisters, Paula, Jackie, brothers, Peter, Bernie and Frank. In honouring Mary?s wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A private family service and interment will take place at a later date. Online condolences to the Canary family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. *********************************************** James Lewis, Toronto Born in 29/04/1965 at Petawawa , Ontario , Canada It is with sad and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our son and brother, James Roderick Lewis on September 4, 2009, after a battle with cancer in Toronto. Born in Petawawa, ON, April 29, 1965, he was the youngest son of Benjamin Arthur Lewis and the late Janet Marie (Fougere) Lewis. He is survived by sisters, Bernadette Marie Dupuis, Osoyoos, BC, Beverly Anne Valley, Gatineau, Quebec; brothers, Herbert Arthur Lewis, Ottawa, ON and Donald Alexander Lewis, Petawawa, ON and many aunts and uncles. ?May his soul rest in peace.? ******************************************** Jeannette (Mintus) Lucas, Whitney Pier Born in 29/06/1928 at Guysborough , Nova Scotia , Canada We, the family of Jeannette Lucas regretfully announce the passing of our dear mother on Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Jeannette was born in Guysborough, N.S., June 29, 1928, and spent most of her life in Whitney Pier. She was a member of Trinity United Church, Whitney Pier. She was devoted to her family and was self-employed as a housekeeper. Jeannette would always be ready for a good game of cards. She will be sadly missed by her family and all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Surviving are her two daughters, Karen King and Esther Lucas; four sons, John, Curtis, William Jr., Donald; and stepson, Roland Calander. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Jeannette was predeceased by her husband, William Lucas, two brothers, Leslie and Howie Mintus and two sisters, Lila Bruleigh and Mable Mintus. We the family would like to extend special thanks to Palliative Care, VON, Home Care and friends for the exceptional care our mother received. Visitation for the late Jeannette Lucas will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Jeannette?s life will be held at the funeral home in the All Faith Chapel on Friday, Sept.11 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Maggie Coleman officiating. Interment will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Forest Haven Memorial Garden, Sydney. Memorial donations in Jeanette?s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Online condolences may be sent to info@pierfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction to the Pier Community Funeral Home. *********************************************** James Alexander MacDonald, Sydney Forks Born at Upper Grand Mira , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at home, surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Upper Grand Mira, the son of the late Dougald and Sarah Jane (Currie) MacDonald. He was a member of St. Mary?s parish, East Bay. He was a longtime employee of CN Railway as a car inspector, retiring in 1984. James was dedicated to Grand Mira and made many trips to the family homestead whenever time allowed. James is survived by his wife of 53 years, Florence (MacInnis); two sons, Doug (Anne), Mississauga, Ont., John (Monica), Etobicoke, Ont.; three daughters, Margaret (Gordon) MacDonald, Tantallon, N.S., Denise (Dr. Tim) Haswell, Fredericton, N.B., Jane (Patrick) Lacey, Newcastle, Ont.; four grandchildren, James and Hannah MacDonald, Robert and Michael Haswell; two sisters, Mary Hopkins, Toronto, Ont., Kaye (Joseph) Graham, Roslindale, Mass.; and James Alexander MacDonald 91, Sydney Forks It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at home, surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Upper Grand Mira, the son of the late Dougald and Sarah Jane (Currie) MacDonald. He was a member of St. Mary?s parish, East Bay. He was a longtime employee of CN Railway as a car inspector, retiring in 1984. James was dedicated to Grand Mira and made many trips to the family homestead whenever time allowed. James is survived by his wife of 53 years, Florence (MacInnis); two sons, Doug (Anne), Mississauga, Ont., John (Monica), Etobicoke, Ont.; three daughters, Margaret (Gordon) MacDonald, Tantallon, N.S., Denise (Dr. Tim) Haswell, Fredericton, N.B., Jane (Patrick) Lacey, Newcastle, Ont.; four grandchildren, James and Hannah MacDonald, Robert and Michael Haswell; two sisters, Mary Hopkins, Toronto, Ont., Kaye (Joseph) Graham, Roslindale, Mass.; and two sisters-in-law, Lillian MacDonald, Hureauville, N.S., and Maria Morrison, Sydney. He was predeceased by his sister, Annie MacLellan, Grand Mira North, and two brothers, Donald and Rev. Bernard R. MacDonald. Visitation for James MacDonald will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Thursday from 5-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary?s Church, East Bay, with Rev. Frank Abbass officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to the VON, Palliative Care or St. Mary?s Building Fund. Online condolences to www.mem.com or twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. He was predeceased by his sister, Annie MacLellan, Grand Mira North, and two brothers, Donald and Rev. Bernard R. MacDonald. Visitation for James MacDonald will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Thursday from 5-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary?s Church, East Bay, with Rev. Frank Abbass officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to the VON, Palliative Care or St. Mary?s Building Fund. Online condolences to www.mem.com or twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ************************************************ Olive Julia Turnbull, New Waterford Born at New Waterford , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and sister, Olive Turnbull, on Sept. 5, 2009, at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late James and Veronica (Gardiner) MacPherson. Olive was a member of St. Agnes parish, New Waterford. She, at one time, enjoyed playing darts and bowling. Olive was a wonderful, loving lady with a great sense of humour who also enjoyed entertaining family and friends at her home on James Street. She would provide a variety of food and had dart boards set up throughout the house. On some occasions, she would have a live band play at the gatherings. Olive was a person who truly loved life to the fullest. Surviving are sons, James (Willena), New Waterford, Rodney (Minna), South Korea; brother, Malcolm Gardiner, Glace Bay; sisters, Rhodena Ling, Veronica ?Goo? Rigby, both of New Waterford, Sissy Henry, Theresa Moore, both of Sydney; three grandchildren, Ryan, Jessie and Becky, all of Ontario; a special companion, her dog, Cuddles. Olive was predeceased by her husband Donnie, sons, John David, in infancy, and Joey, daughter, Veronica Dolly, brother, James ?Buddy? Gardiner, sisters, Martha MacLean, Annie Burke and Eileen Carrigan. There will be no visitation by request of the family. A funeral mass to celebrate Olive?s life will be held Friday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, New Waterford, with Fr. Paul MacNeil officiating. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one?s choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ***************************************************** William George Witherall, Georges River Born in 10/12/1931 at North Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with great sadness the we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather and brother, William Witherall, 77, resident of Scotch Lake Road, Georges River, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney on Dec. 10, 1931, he was a son of the late Henry and Rachel (Price) Witherall. Bill worked for many years as an auto body repairman. He was an avid harness racing fan and was a member of St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or. Surviving is his wife of 53 years, Mary (MacNeil) Witherall; three daughters, Charlene Scott, Ontario, Denise (Robert) Cassidy, Florence, Lisa Confiant, Long Island; two sons, Ronald (Debra), Sydney Mines, Allan (Nichole), Georges River; six grandchildren, Shane, Brittany, Paul Christopher, Kiersten and John, whom he loved dearly. Also surviving are four sisters, Frances Turner, Mildred Inder, Muriel Robinson, Pauline MacKeigan; two brothers, Charles and Raymond Witherall, several nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by three brothers, George, Benjamin, infant brother, Freddie, four sisters, Olive, Edith, Beatrice, Ann and son-in-law, William T. Confiant. No visitation by request. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or, with Rev. Peter MacLeod officiating. Burial to follow in Parish Cemetery. Memorial donations may be sent to St. Joseph Church or to a charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ******************************************* Louise Boutilier Age 60 The family of Louise Boutilier is saddened to announce her sudden death at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. Born in New Glasgow, March 24, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Jessie Campbell. She graduated from New Glasgow High School in 1967 and Saint Martha's School of Nursing in 1970. Louise began her nursing career at Victoria General Hospital in Halifax, assuming the role of head nurse on 4 West. In 1977, she married her soulmate Richard Boutilier and settled in Cape Breton where she worked at Sydney City Hospital, St. Rita Hospital and recently retired from the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Throughout their married life, Louise and Richard enjoyed travelling extensively throughout Cape Breton, had frequent winter vacations in the south and enjoyed entertaining friends and family at their cherished home on O'Neill Road in the Northwest Arm. Family gatherings at the cottage in Chance Harbour, Pictou County, and at Pleasant Bay were an important part of their life. In spite of her continued sadness following Richard's untimely death in 2000, she travelled and spent time with family and friends and most recently visited her sister Marion in Oman. She is survived by eight siblings, Clare (A.J. MacNeil), Liverpool, Joan, Anne (John Lindsay), Halifax, Marion (Ellison Robertson), China, Tish (David Nowlan), Walter (Debbie), Chance Harbour, Clarence (Sue), Calgary, and Joe (Jennifer), Ottawa; mother-in-law, Marg O'Neill, Coxheath; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Valerie and Fred Carter, New Minas. She is also survived by 18 nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Louise was predeceased by husband, Richard, brother, John and sister, Elaine. In remembrance and celebration of Louise's life, the family invites friends, neighbours and colleagues to join them at Sydney Memorial Chapel, 49 Welton St., Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 6-8 p.m. Remembrances at 7 p.m. The family would like to express their appreciation to colleagues at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, particularly Dr. Elwood MacMullin and the staff for the care and compassion they showed Louise. In lieu of flowers and in recognition of Louise's love of reading, donations may be made to the McConnell Memorial Library, Sydney, or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Hello! There is no information on a Catherine MacLean but there is quite a bit on Neil. Would you like me to send you a scan of the page? :-) Sue -------------------------------------------------- From: "Bill Cook" <bscccook@rogers.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 10:48 PM To: "Cape Breton Genealogy Mail List" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Subject: [NS-CB] History of Christmas Island Parish > 1. Is the above noted book available or out of print? > > > 2. Could someone who has a copy, tell me what is listed on pages 64 and > 105 for a Catherine MacLean and a Neil MacLean? > > Thanks. > > Bill C. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

It is out of print I'm afraid. I have a copy though and will go look up that info for you! :-) Sue -------------------------------------------------- From: "Bill Cook" <bscccook@rogers.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 10:48 PM To: "Cape Breton Genealogy Mail List" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Subject: [NS-CB] History of Christmas Island Parish > 1. Is the above noted book available or out of print? > > > 2. Could someone who has a copy, tell me what is listed on pages 64 and > 105 for a Catherine MacLean and a Neil MacLean? > > Thanks. > > Bill C. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

1. Is the above noted book available or out of print? 2. Could someone who has a copy, tell me what is listed on pages 64 and 105 for a Catherine MacLean and a Neil MacLean? Thanks. Bill C.