Cape Breton Deaths May 23, 2009 Saturday There are 8 obituaries for May 23, 2009. 1. Almon, Claudine - published May 23, 2009 2. Butts, George A - published May 23, 2009 3. Charumski, John J - published May 23, 2009 4. Locke, Emma E - published May 23, 2009 5. MacNeil, Sr. Ann M - published May 23, 2009 6. Morris, Patricia A - published May 22, 2009 7. Stubbert, Stephen - published May 23, 2009 8. Jerrett, Barbara - published May 23, 2009 Claudine Almon, Glace Bay Born in 07/05/1921 at Donkin , Nova Scotia , Canada Claudine Gertrude Almon, 88, a resident of Taigh Na Mara passed away May 21, 2009. Born May 7, 1921 in Donkin, N.S., she was a daughter of the late William and Gertie (Hart) Oldford. She was a member of St. Mary?s Anglican Church, Glace Bay, N.S. Claudia will be sadly missed by her husband of 71 years, Joseph; her daughters, Valerie (Jack) Ferguson and Joanne Almon and her sons, Wayne (Miriam), Roy (Karen) and Joel, as well as grandchildren, Valerie Jean Ferguson (Dan C. MacNeil), Kari Ferguson and John Aaron Ferguson (Ashley George), Michael Hannon, Roy Almon Jr., Colleen (Andy) Johnson and Coralee (Robby) Burrows and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters, Edna MacPherson, Eileen MacPherson, Annie Matheson, Muriel Duffett and Ada Fudge; brother, Norman Oldford and sisters-in-law, Annie MacNeil and Grace Oldford. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a granddaughter, Allison Laurel Ferguson in infancy; a sister, Beulah Cavers and brothers, Leslie, Albert and Joseph Oldford. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Patten?s Funeral Home, followed at 2 p.m. by a memorial service in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Burial in St. Mary?s Cemetry, Glace Bay, N.S. Donations in Claudia?s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to a charity of choice. George Butts, Truro George Aloysius Butts, son of the late John and Mary Dora (Cadegan) of Bridgeport N.S. passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, May, 21, 2009 at the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, N.S. at the age of 82. Survived by his dear friend and loving companion Margaret ?Peggy? Shortliffe; brother, Charles (Rita); sisters-in-law, Germaine (Ed) of Bridgeport, N.S. and Violet ?Kitty? Petrie (Harry Bibb); brother-in-law, Bernard Petrie; his children, George (Cindy), Ottawa, Ont., Peggy Palmer, Lower Sackville, N.S., Kathy (Tim) Bryant, Mississauga, Ont., John (Ellen), Truro, N.S.; eight grandchildren, Ryan, Tara, Derrick, Sean, Heather, Adam, Jessica and Kylie; two great-grandchildren, Avery and Eliza. George also leaves to mourn an extended family of many nieces, nephews and cousins with whom he shared a special relationship. Predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Mary Lila (Petrie); granddaughter, Aimée Butts; brothers, John, O.H. ?Jerry? (Margie) and Ed of Bridgeport, Richard (Veronica) of Guelph Ont.; sister, the Hon. Sr. Mary Alice ?Peggy? Butts, CND. George was an honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus, an avid sports fan (supporting the Detroit Tigers to the end), a golfer and a curler and an active community business-person who dedicated approximately 20 years to Moxon?s and MacQuarries Pharmacies in Truro. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. As requested, there will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 669 Prince St., Truro at 2 p.m., on Friday, June 12, 2009 followed by a reception in Campbell Hall. The family would like to express its sincere thanks to the many friends and relatives who called to express their support and assisted him to appointments or with household tasks. A special thank-you goes to the staff of Colchester Regional Hospital, 3 North, Dr. Henderson and the Palliative Care Team, the VON, and to Dr. M. Murray. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Condolences to the family may be made at www.colchestercommunity.com. John Charumski, Glace Bay We, the family, are sad to announce the passing of John James Charumski, who passed away Friday, May 22, 2009, at his residence in Glace Bay at the age of 85. Visitation for Mr. Charumski will be in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Cross Church with Fr. Conrad Edwards officiating. The Charumski obituary will be published in Monday?s edition of the Cape Breton Post. Emma Locke, Buffalo Narrows Emma Elizabeth Locke, 30, Buffalo Narrows, Sask., formerly of Clarke Ave., Coxheath, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009. Born in New Glasgow, she was the daughter of Clayton and Genevieve ?Genny? (MacGillivary) Locke and sister of Michael. Emma was a graduate of the BACS program at UCCB. She loved her time and studies at UCCB, with Mik?maq, social work and PCW courses being closest to her heart. As busy as she was with her studies, she still found time for Gobblefest. Emma continued her studies at the University of Maine in Fort Kent completing her degree in 2002. From 2002-2006, she ventured to Northern Alberta working in various communities. In 2006, Emma moved to Northern Saskatchewan where she worked in the two areas that she loved, social work and education. During her time spent in Northern Canada, she appreciated the people and their cultures. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday 1 p.m., with Mrs. Pearl Miller officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Following the service, a reception will be held at the Grand Lake Road Fire Hall. Donations in memory of Emma may be made to the Cape Breton University, Donor Relations, P. O. Box 5300, Sydney, N.S., B1P 6L2. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca Sr. Ann MacNeil, Sydney Mines The Sisters of Notre Dame Convent, Sydney Mines, and the family of Sister Ann Mary MacNeil regret to announce her sudden passing to eternal life at the CND Health Care Center, Sydney, on Friday, May 22, 2009. Sister Ann Mary was the daughter of the late Joseph MacNeil and Christina Jobes of Sydney Mines. During her 75 years as a Sister of the Congregation of Notre Dame she taught in St. Alban?s, Vermont; Holy Angels Convent, St. Joseph?s School, and St. Anthony Daniel School in Sydney and Rankin Memorial School, Iona. She was principal of St. Anthony Daniel School for several years. Upon her retirement from teaching, she served in different administrative positions within the Congregation of Notre Dame in Iona, New Victoria, Truro, New Glasgow and Sydney Mines. Throughout the Congregation and beyond, Sister Ann Mary was greatly respected and esteemed for her sound judgment, wisdom and integrity. Sister is survived by her sisters, Camillus Ross and Loretta MacNeil of Halifax and Theresa Valley of Richmond Hill, Ont.; also many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and great-grandnephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Mary and brothers, Michael, Bernard and Lawrence. Visitation for Sister Ann Mary will be held Monday, May 25, 2009, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. A Bible Vigil will be held at 7 p.m. A celebration of her life will take place at Immaculate Conception Church, Convent Street, Sydney Mines on Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Fr. Hughie MacNeil and Fr. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph?s Cemetery, Sydney Mines. Following the funeral liturgy all are invited to a reception at Notre Dame Convent, Sydney Mines. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca Ms. Patricia Morris, Halifax Born in 14/07/1941 at River Bourgeois , Nova Scotia , Canada Morris, Patricia Ann (?Patsy?) 67, Halifax. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother on Tuesday May 19th, 2009 at the VG site of the QE11 hospital. Born in Cape Breton, Patsy was the daughter of Rita Sampson and the late Henry Lawrence (?Larry?) Sampson. She is survived by daughters Linda (Steve) Armstrong and Debbie (Kenny) Freeborn; her mother, Rita Sampson; brother Buckey (Ann) Sampson and their family of very special nieces and nephews. Nannie will be missed greatly by her cherished grandchildren Taylor, Kyle and Zakery. Patsy was predeceased by her father, Henry Lawrence, and loving husband Albert. Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 30th at 1pm at St. John the Baptist Church in River Bourgeois, Cape Breton. Donations in Patsy?s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Music Therapy Program (VG site) through the QE11 Hospital Foundation. The family would like to thank the staff of 7A at the VG and each member of the Palliative Care Team who cared for our precious mother with such kindness and compassion. Stephen Stubbert, Kitchener Passed away peacefully, on May 15, 2009 at the Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved son of the late Robert and Sophie (Filipowicz) Stubbert, Gardiner Mines. Dear brother of Jenny (Jim) Edwards, Eileen Whalen, Helen Young, Sonny, George, Ivan (Diane) and John. Predeceased by his brothers, Bobby, Melvin and Gordon. Will be missed by a great number of nieces and nephews. Visitation and funeral services were held at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, Kitchener, on Monday, May 18, 2009 followed by interment in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Ont. If desired, donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. ?Always Loved, Never Forgotten? Barbara Jerrett - 65, Sydney Mines - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Barbara Ann Jerrett (nee Pardy), age 65 yrs. Barbara passed away early Thursday morning, May 21, 2009, surrounded by family. Barb was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. she was one of the kindest souls who walked the Lord's earth. Words cannot express the deep sorrow we feel at the passing of such a beautiful person nor can they convey the joy, love and gratitude we feel for the privilege of having her in our lives. Barb was predeceased by her husband, John Jerrett, father Partrick Pardy, mother Julia (Richard) Pardy, brothers, Joseph, Tommy, Patrick, sisters, Theresa, Rhoda and Ellen. Barb is survived by son, John of Kitchener, Ontario, daughters, Florence (Ken) Reid of Kitchener, Ontario, Darlene (John) Bowie of Alliston, Ontario, Barbara (Eric) Wynn of Blacketts Lake, NS, and Michelle (Blake) Smith of Kitchener, Ontario, sisters, Lill Bishop of North Sydney, Josephine (Kenny) Jardine of Sydney Mines, Mona Linder of North Sydney, brother, Ernie (Chris) Pardy of Ontario, grandchildren, J.J., Rodi, Courtney, Parker, Nicole, Kyle, Nathan, Eric, Maddie and Audrey and great-grandchildren, Bailey and Hailey, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, Mass of Christian burial will take place on Monday at 10 am in Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr Hughie MacNeil and Fr. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca

I’m looking for the origins of Neil McDonald, Clyburn Brook area, (behind Number 9 hole, Highland Links), Ingonish. He married Eliza Brewer, Ingonish, on 12 Sep 1855, (daughter of George Brewer and Jane Robinson, both from England originally). They are listed in the Census of 1861, 1871, and 1881, listing both Eliza and Neil as having been born in Nova Scotia. In 1881 the children in their household are: Jane 27, George 18, Annie 16, Elizabeth 14, Emiline 10, Michael 7, James John 1, and Robert 0 yrs. "The McDonald farm" in the Clyburn Valley is remembered by Maurice and Emma Donovan in an interview in the Cape Breton Magazine, reprinted in "The Cabot Trail in Black and White", by Ronald Caplan. By 1881 Neil's eldest son, our Great-Grandfather Angus McDonald, had already left home, and is listed in the same Census as living with my G. Grandmother Margaret Fraser (daughter of John Fraser and Flora Tulloch MacDonald), in Bay St. Lawrence (Family 51-54) with their new born son, John Simon McDonald, our grandfather. Angus, Neil’s son, went on to survive three wives and married a fourth: 1. Margaret Fraser, 2. Eliza Williams, 3. the widow Margaret (Hawley) O’Connell, and 4. Hattie Williams. Between the four wives Angus had 12 children, so there should be many, many descendants in the Ingonish area for whom, like me, Neil McDonald is a Great-Great-Grandfather, especially in the McDonald, Hawley and Williams families. So perhaps they can help. I would like to know what family Neil McDonald came from, and from what community. Thanks! Aileen

Thank you, Bill, Bernardine, Florence, and Sandra By the looks of it, it appears like Elizabeth Peckham has claimed the father was one Wm Kavanagh. The nun probably used her best judgement, as it was noted a record of birth could not be found. Than again, not finding one is not unusual either. Was the child illegitimate? After all he was in an orphanage, so it might lead one to think he was. Maybe yes, maybe no ... But children have been given up for other reasons besides illegitimacy, poverty, illness, death of a spouse, physical or mental inability to care for an infant, etc. Maybe, Wm and Elizabeth had what is known as a "Putative Marriage." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putative_marriage#Catholic_canon_law I didn't know there was such a thing. Learn something new every day. Wm Kavanagh, died Apr 9, 1949, and the informant was Elizabeth Peckham, and she claimed she was his wife. Thank you again Juanita

Cape Breton Deaths May 22, 2009 Friday Additions There are 10 obituaries today. I had a trigger happy finger, hense the missing obits from the previous email. I'm in Ottawa right now. Anna Marguerite 'Peggy' (Burke) Barrie London/North Sydney -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With tender and affectionate hearts her family announces her peaceful passing at Victoria Hospital in London, Ont., Saturday, March 28, 2009, at the young age of 76 years old. Born in North Sydney on Nov. 6, 1932, Peggy was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine 'Cassie' (Brewer) Burke. Before moving to London seven years ago to be with her adored daughters and their families, Peggy was an active member of St. Joseph Church as a choir member and a member of the Catholic Women's League. She was passionate and kindhearted with her volunteering at the Northside Guest Home. When she made the move to London she was missed by many friends who remembered her fondly as a happy and outgoing person who always gave a helping hand to others. Her treasured and devoted best friend Peggy Wilkie flew to London to surprise her for Mom's 70th birthday party with her family. Peggy is survived by her oldest daughter, Beth and husband, Brian Kelly; her middle daughter, Ann (Wolfe) and husband, Irwin Zaifman; her youngest daughter, Bonnie and husband, Tim Burden. The sparkle of Mom's blue eyes was brightest when she or anyone spoke of her eight grandchildren, Nicole and Krystal Kelly, Cindy and Larry Wolfe, Jacob and Zoe Zaifman, Matthew and Kaitlyn Burden. Peggy is also survived by five sisters and one brother, Kay (John) MacEachern, Port Hawkesbury, Regis (late Tom) Cameron, Monica (Brian) Shebib, Tommy Burke, all of North Sydney, Georgie (Vince) Muise, Marie (late Peter) Romeo, both of Sydney, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Teresa (late Tom) MacKinnon, Vaughan (late Graham) Bagnell, three brothers, Joseph (Vivian) Burke, Lloyd (Sharon) Burke and Michael Burke. Mom's wish to be cremated has already taken place in London. A funeral mass for Peggy will be held Saturday, May 23, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Church Improvement Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. A reception will follow immediately after the funeral mass with Peggy's family and friends and all are welcome to attend. John 'Parker' Townsend 88, Sydney, CB -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John 'Parker' Townsend, 88, Sydney, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 21, 2009, surrounded by his loving family and friends at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Glasgow, he was the son of the late George and Lena (Thompson) Townsend. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Church, Sydney. Parker was a veteran of the Second World War, having served overseas. Returning to Cape Breton in 1945, he worked in the foundry at the Sydney Steel Corp., until his retirement in 1984. Parker was District Deputy Grand Master and a 50-year jewel member of St. Andrew's Lodge No. 7. He was also former regional commissioner of the Boy Scouts of Canada. He was a former member of the W.O. & Sgts. Mess Dart League, Memory Lane and Legionnaire Singers. He loved and enjoyed his summers camping at Ben Eoin Beach and was an avid Screaming Eagles' fan. Parker is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Jean Rowe; his children, Lynn (Gary) Bennett, Sydney, Allan (Julia), Peter (dearest friend Elaine), Halifax/Fort McMurray, Susan, Sydney; sister, Edie Hawco, North Sydney; brothers, Ross, Eastern Passage, Fred, Lunenburg. Parker is also survived by his pride and joy, his grandchildren, Jennifer (Mikel), Halifax, Graham, Oromocto, N.B., Chelsea, Sydney; and his great-granddaughter, Ayden Jean, Halifax. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by daughter, Catherine, England, sister, Marion Fortier and brother, Gerry, both of Ontario. Visitation will take place at S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, Monday, May 25, 2009, from 7-9 p.m. Masonic service will be held at 6:45 p.m. A memorial service will take place Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating. Reception to follow in Chant's Funeral Home. Obits courtesy of CBGHA

Cape Breton Deaths May 22, 2009 Friday There are 9 obituaries for May 22, 2009. 1. Dickie - Thistle, Beverley M - published May 22, 2009 2. Hart, Walter C - published May 22, 2009 3. Jerrett, Barbara Ann - published May 22, 2009 4. MacDonald, Reginald L - published May 22, 2009 5. MacDonald, Violet - published May 22, 2009 6. McDonald, Gregory 'Tutty' J - published May 22, 2009 7. Morris, Patricia A - published May 22, 2009 8. Pero, Florence (Lonse) D - published May 22, 2009 9. Townsend, John 'Parker' - published May 22, 2009 Beverley Dickie - Thistle, Sydney The death of Beverley Margaret Dickie, 48, of Sydney, occurred at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. She had a successful career with Aliant (Maritime Tel & Tel) spanning 30 years in Halifax and returned to Sydney on retirement. She is survived by her husband, Glen Thistle and his daughter, Jillian of Sydney; her parents Jim and Marian Dickie, Little Narrows; brother, Jimi (Elizabeth), Sydney; sisters, Mary (Ian) MacKenzie, Little Narrows; Carol (Peter) Wilson, Head of St. Margaret?s Bay and sister-in-law, Patricia (Bill deceased) Dickie, Sydney. She was predeceased by her brother, Bill (2007) and sister, Allyson in infancy. She will be greatly missed by her many friends, aunt, uncles, niece, nephews and cousins. Visitation for Beverley Dickie will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. There will be a private family committal at Little Narrows Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to C.B. Palliative Care or Cape Breton Cancer Clinic would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to www.mem.com or twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca 'Forever Loved.' Walter Hart, North East Margaree Walter Hart passed away May 9, 2009, at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Wake for Walter will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the Shalom Room at Wilson United Church, Margaree Center. Masonic service will be held at 1 p.m. A celebration of Walter?s life will take place at 2 p.m. at Wilson United Church in Margaree Center with Rev. Barbara Blois officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Funeral services are under the direction and care of the Sunset Funeral Co-operative, Margaree Valley. Barbara Ann Jerrett, Sydney Mines It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Barbara Ann Jerrett (nee Pardy). Barbara passed away early Thursday morning, May 21, 2009, surrounded by family. Barb was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was one of the kindest souls who walked the Lord?s earth. Words cannot express the deep sorrow we feel at the passing of such a beautiful person nor can they convey the joy, love and gratitude we feel for the privilege of having her in our lives. Barb was predeceased by her husband, John Jerrett, father, Patrick Pardy, mother, Julia (Richard) Pardy, brothers, Joseph, Tommy, Patrick, sisters, Theresa, Rhoda and Ellen. Barb is survived by son, John, Kitchener, Ont.; daughters, Florence (Ken) Reid, Kitchener, Ont., Darlene (John) Bowie, Alliston, Ont., Barbara (Eric) Wynn, Blacketts Lake, N.S. and Michelle (Blake) Smith, Kitchener, Ont.; sisters, Lill Bishop, North Sydney, Josephine (Kenny) Jardine, Sydney Mines, Mona Linder, North Sydney; brother, Ernie (Chris) Pardy, Ontario; grandchildren, J.J., Rodi, Courtney, Parker, Nicole, Kyle, Nathan, Eric, Maddie and Audrey and great-grandchildren, Bailey and Hailey; as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Monday at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines with Fr. Hughie MacNeil and Fr. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca. Reginald MacDonald, North Sydney at North Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Reginald Lawrence MacDonald, 68, beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney, Reg was the son of the late A. J. and Edna (MacNeil) MacDonald. He was employed on the Marine Atlantic Vessels for 39 years retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Northern Yacht Club, and a former executive member. He was associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #19 North Sydney. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, and in his youth he was awarded the Queen Scout of Canada. Reg enjoyed spending time during the summer months with family and friends at his trailer at Bonnar?s wharf in Georges River. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie (Clancy) MacDonald; one daughter, Sharon (Ricky) Cousins, Sydney Mines; two sons, Ronnie and Sean MacDonald, both of North Sydney; two brothers, Hugh MacDonald, Hamilton, Sandy (Marg) MacDonald, Kitchener-Waterloo; his sister, Sylvia (Darrell) Stark, Detroit; brother-in-law, Ron (Marlene) Clancy, Leitches Creek; sister-in-law, Sharon Morrison, Sydney River; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend and companion,, Ralph. Besides his parents he was predeceased by one sister, Moira McGrath and brothers-in-law, Ernie Morrison and Doug McGrath. Visitation for Reg will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 24 in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Northside Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. Violet MacDonald, Sydney We, the family, with heavy hearts, regret to announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, mentor and friend, Violet MacDonald at 98 years young on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Violet was born in Glace Bay, but lived most of her life in Louisbourg and later, in Sydney. Violet leaves behind to mourn, her daughter, Dolores Young (Harold), Ottawa; son, Danny (Mary), Dartmouth, 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; sister, Mazie Snelgrove (Abe); sister-in-law, Blanche Coveyduc and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Danny; daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Joe Matthews; brothers, Bill, Jim and Layton; sisters-in-law, May and Gertrude Coveyduc and one granddaughter in infancy. Violet?s humor and zest for life will be missed by all, especially by her granddaughter, Brenda with whom she spent many hours driving and getting lost with. There will be no visitation by request and a memorial service will be held on Monday, May 25, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Church under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one?s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca Gregory 'Tutty' McDonald, Glace Bay at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of a dear husband, father, grandfather, Gregory Joseph McDonald which occurred Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Eldrid ?Babe? and Ellen (Petrie) McDonald. Tutty was employed with Devco until his early retirement. He loved dogs and dog shows; and served as a trainer at the Cape Breton Kennel Club for the past few years. He was actively involved in breeding and the shows. He is survived by his wife, Geri Lou; son, Stephen (Trish), Beaverbank; daughter, Tera (Darrell), Glace Bay; and special daughter, Diamond, at home; grandchildren, Lorissa, Darian, Sienna and Raiden; brother, Francis (Donna), Lower Sackville; mother-in-law, Emeline; brother-in-law, Shannon (Amanda) Strong; sister-in-law, Neila (Alan) Ferguson; nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Donations in Tutty?s memory are suggested to Palliative care or the Cape Breton Cancer Treatment Unit. Cards may be addressed 2837 Roaches Rd., New Waterford, N.S., B1H 1N3. E-mail condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. Ms. Patricia Morris, Halifax Born in 14/07/1941 at River Bourgeois , Nova Scotia , Canada Morris, Patricia Ann (?Patsy?) 67, Halifax. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother on Tuesday May 19th, 2009 at the VG site of the QE11 hospital. Born in Cape Breton, Patsy was the daughter of Rita Sampson and the late Henry Lawrence (?Larry?) Sampson. She is survived by daughters Linda (Steve) Armstrong and Debbie (Kenny) Freeborn; her mother, Rita Sampson; brother Buckey (Ann) Sampson and their family of very special nieces and nephews. Nannie will be missed greatly by her cherished grandchildren Taylor, Kyle and Zakery. Patsy was predeceased by her father, Henry Lawrence, and loving husband Albert. Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 30th at 1pm at St. John the Baptist Church in River Bourgeois, Cape Breton. Donations in Patsy?s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Music Therapy Program (VG site) through the QE11 Hospital Foundation. The family would like to thank the staff of 7A at the VG and each member of the Palliative Care Team who cared for our precious mother with such kindness and compassion. Florence (Lonse) Pero, Florence at Florence , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Florence (Lonse) Pero on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Miners Memorial Manor, Sydney Mines. Florence was a lifelong resident of 240 Main St., Florence, and was the daughter of the late John and Doris (Clarke) Royal. She was a member of Wilson United Church, Florence. She was employed for many years with H.B. Nickerson & Sons & Leonard Bros. fish plant, North Sydney. She was an avid bingo and card player. She is survived by two daughters, Jessie (Kevin) Dohanty, Florence, and Margaret Rose (Gerard) Brault, Kitchener, Ont. Also surviving are her brother, Arthur; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold, brothers, John, George, Samuel and Hayward, and sisters, Margaret, Elizabeth, Vivian, Levina, Eva and Lena. There will be no visitation. Funeral service will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. in Wilson United Church, Florence, with Rev. Norma Mills officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Donations in her memory may be made to the Miners Memorial Manor, the Seniors Day Care Program at Harbour View Hospital or the United Church Building Fund. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca.

Juanita, I can't make out the exact spelling either but I think it might be a form of the Latin word "Petitio" meaning: Petition; demand; claim. In this case I am assuming the child was illegitimate (since the Little Flower Institute was an orphanage) and the mother "claimed" the father was Wm. Kavanagh. The person who filled out the death form didn't have any proof of the mother's claim and a notation at the top of the page states a birth record could not be found for the child either. Just a guess really. Bernardine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Juanita MacDonald" <joseph000@ns.sympatico.ca> To: <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 12:15 PM Subject: [NS-CB] John Bernard Kavanagh > Hi > > Listed in the death records was John Bernard Kavanagh who died in 1943 at > the Little Flower Institute. Parents were listed as Wm Kavanagh & > Elizabeth Peckham. > > After Wm Kavanagh's name in brackets was a word I think might be latin > (p__tatina). Its the 2nd and 3rd letter, I can't seem to make out or is it > just one letter? Any help with what the word is and its meaning would be > appreciated. > > John Bernard Kavanagh, died 1943 in Bras Dor, Cape Breton County > > > Item can be found in Registration Year: 1943 - Book: 211 - Page: 374 > > https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com/ItemView.aspx?ImageFile=211-374&Event=death&ID=303015 > > Thank you > Juanita

The word is "putative" meaning "reputed to be" or "supposedly". Bill C. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Juanita MacDonald" <joseph000@ns.sympatico.ca> To: <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 12:15 PM Subject: [NS-CB] John Bernard Kavanagh > Hi > > Listed in the death records was John Bernard Kavanagh who died in 1943 at > the Little Flower Institute. Parents were listed as Wm Kavanagh & > Elizabeth Peckham. > > After Wm Kavanagh's name in brackets was a word I think might be latin > (p__tatina). Its the 2nd and 3rd letter, I can't seem to make out or is it > just one letter? Any help with what the word is and its meaning would be > appreciated. > > John Bernard Kavanagh, died 1943 in Bras Dor, Cape Breton County > > > Item can be found in Registration Year: 1943 - Book: 211 - Page: 374 > > https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com/ItemView.aspx?ImageFile=211-374&Event=death&ID=303015 > > Thank you > Juanita > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I’m looking for the origins of Neil McDonald, Clyburn Brook area, (behind Number 9 hole, Highland Links), Ingonish. He married Eliza Brewer, Ingonish, on 12 Sep 1855, (daughter of George Brewer and Jane Robinson, both from England originally). Neil and Eliza are our Great-great-grandparents. They are listed in the Census of 1861, 1871, and 1881, listing both Eliza and Neil as having been born in Nova Scotia. In 1881 the children in their household are: Jane 27, George 18, Annie 16, Elizabeth 14, Emiline 10, Michael 7, James John 1, and Robert 0 yrs. "The McDonald farm" in the Clyburn Valley is remembered by Maurice and Emma Donovan in an interview in the Cape Breton Magazine, reprinted in "The Cabot Trail in Black and White", by Ronald Caplan. By 1881 Neil's eldest son, our Great-Grandfather Angus McDonald, had already left home, and is listed in the same Census as living with my G. Grandmother Margaret Fraser (daughter of John Fraser and Flora Tulloch MacDonald), in Bay St. Lawrence (Family 51-54) with their new born son, John Simon McDonald, our grandfather. Angus, Neil’s son, went on to survive three wives and married a fourth: 1. Margaret Fraser, 2. Eliza Williams, 3. the widow Margaret (Hawley) O’Connell, and 4. Hattie Williams. Between the four wives Angus had 12 children, so there should be many, many descendants in the Ingonish area for whom, like me, Neil McDonald is a Great-Great-Grandfather, especially in the McDonald, Hawley and Williams families. So perhaps they can help. I would like to know what family Neil McDonald came from, and from what community. Thanks! Aileen

Hi Listed in the death records was John Bernard Kavanagh who died in 1943 at the Little Flower Institute. Parents were listed as Wm Kavanagh & Elizabeth Peckham. After Wm Kavanagh's name in brackets was a word I think might be latin (p__tatina). Its the 2nd and 3rd letter, I can't seem to make out or is it just one letter? Any help with what the word is and its meaning would be appreciated. John Bernard Kavanagh, died 1943 in Bras Dor, Cape Breton County Item can be found in Registration Year: 1943 - Book: 211 - Page: 374 https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com/ItemView.aspx?ImageFile=211-374&Event=death&ID=303015 Thank you Juanita

1. Dickie - Thistle, Beverley M - published May 22, 2009 2. Hart, Walter C - published May 22, 2009 3. Jerrett, Barbara Ann - published May 22, 2009 4. MacDonald, Reginald L - published May 22, 2009 5. MacDonald, Violet - published May 22, 2009 6. McDonald, Gregory 'Tutty' J - published May 22, 2009 7. Morris, Patricia A - published May 22, 2009 8. Pero, Florence (Lonse) D - published May 22, 2009 9. Townsend, John 'Parker' - published May 22, 2009 Beverley Dickie-Thistle, SydneyThe death of Beverley Margaret Dickie, 48, of Sydney, occurred at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. She had a successful career with Aliant (Maritime Tel & Tel) spanning 30 years in Halifax and returned to Sydney on retirement. She is survived by her husband, Glen Thistle and his daughter, Jillian of Sydney; her parents Jim and Marian Dickie, Little Narrows; brother, Jimi (Elizabeth), Sydney; sisters, Mary (Ian) MacKenzie, Little Narrows; Carol (Peter) Wilson, Head of St. Margaret's Bay and sister-in-law, Patricia (Bill deceased) Dickie, Sydney. She was predeceased by her brother, Bill (2007) and sister, Allyson in infancy. She will be greatly missed by her many friends, aunt, uncles, niece, nephews and cousins. Visitation for Beverley Dickie will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. There will be a private family committal at Little Narrows Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to C.B. Palliative Care or Cape Breton Cancer Clinic would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to www.mem.com or twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca 'Forever Loved.' Walter Hart, Northeast Margaree passed away May 9, 2009, at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Wake for Walter will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the Shalom Room at Wilson United Church, Margaree Center. Masonic service will be held at 1 p.m. A celebration of Walter's life will take place at 2 p.m. at Wilson United Church in Margaree Center with Rev. Barbara Blois officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Funeral services are under the direction and care of the Sunset Funeral Co-operative, Margaree Valley. Barbara Ann Jerrett, Sydney Mines - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Barbara Ann Jerrett (nee Pardy). Barbara passed away early Thursday morning, May 21, 2009, surrounded by family. Barb was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was one of the kindest souls who walked the Lord's earth. Words cannot express the deep sorrow we feel at the passing of such a beautiful person nor can they convey the joy, love and gratitude we feel for the privilege of having her in our lives. Barb was predeceased by her husband, John Jerrett, father, Patrick Pardy, mother, Julia (Richard) Pardy, brothers, Joseph, Tommy, Patrick, sisters, Theresa, Rhoda and Ellen. Barb is survived by son, John, Kitchener, Ont.; daughters, Florence (Ken) Reid, Kitchener, Ont., Darlene (John) Bowie, Alliston, Ont., Barbara (Eric) Wynn, Blacketts Lake, N.S. and Michelle (Blake) Smith, Kitchener, Ont.; sisters, Lill Bishop, North Sydney, Josephine (Kenny) Jardine, Sydney Mines, Mona Linder, North Sydney; brother, Ernie (Chris) Pardy, Ontario; grandchildren, J.J., Rodi, Courtney, Parker, Nicole, Kyle, Nathan, Eric, Maddie and Audrey and great-grandchildren, Bailey and Hailey; as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Monday at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines with Fr. Hughie MacNeil and Fr. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca. Reginald MacDonald, North Sydney, NS - It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Reginald Lawrence MacDonald, 68, beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney, Reg was the son of the late A. J. and Edna (MacNeil) MacDonald. He was employed on the Marine Atlantic Vessels for 39 years retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Northern Yacht Club, and a former executive member. He was associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #19 North Sydney. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, and in his youth he was awarded the Queen Scout of Canada. Reg enjoyed spending time during the summer months with family and friends at his trailer at Bonnar's wharf in Georges River. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie (Clancy) MacDonald; one daughter, Sharon (Ricky) Cousins, Sydney Mines; two sons, Ronnie and Sean MacDonald, both of North Sydney; two brothers, Hugh MacDonald, Hamilton, Sandy (Marg) MacDonald, Kitchener-Waterloo; his sister, Sylvia (Darrell) Stark, Detroit; brother-in-law, Ron (Marlene) Clancy, Leitches Creek; sister-in-law, Sharon Morrison, Sydney River; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend and companion,, Ralph. Besides his parents he was predeceased by one sister, Moira McGrath and brothers-in-law, Ernie Morrison and Doug McGrath. Visitation for Reg will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 24 in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Northside Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. Violet MacDonald, Sydney - We, the family, with heavy hearts, regret to announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, mentor and friend, Violet MacDonald at 98 years young on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Violet was born in Glace Bay, but lived most of her life in Louisbourg and later, in Sydney. Violet leaves behind to mourn, her daughter, Dolores Young (Harold), Ottawa; son, Danny (Mary), Dartmouth, 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; sister, Mazie Snelgrove (Abe); sister-in-law, Blanche Coveyduc and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Danny; daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Joe Matthews; brothers, Bill, Jim and Layton; sisters-in-law, May and Gertrude Coveyduc and one granddaughter in infancy. Violet's humor and zest for life will be missed by all, especially by her granddaughter, Brenda with whom she spent many hours driving and getting lost with. There will be no visitation by request and a memorial service will be held on Monday, May 25, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Church under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca Gregory 'Tutty', McDonald, Glace Bay, NS - It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of a dear husband, father, grandfather, Gregory Joseph McDonald which occurred Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Eldrid 'Babe' and Ellen (Petrie) McDonald. Tutty was employed with Devco until his early retirement. He loved dogs and dog shows; and served as a trainer at the Cape Breton Kennel Club for the past few years. He was actively involved in breeding and the shows. He is survived by his wife, Geri Lou; son, Stephen (Trish), Beaverbank; daughter, Tera (Darrell), Glace Bay; and special daughter, Diamond, at home; grandchildren, Lorissa, Darian, Sienna and Raiden; brother, Francis (Donna), Lower Sackville; mother-in-law, Emeline; brother-in-law, Shannon (Amanda) Strong; sister-in-law, Neila (Alan) Ferguson; nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Donations in Tutty's memory are suggested to Palliative care or the Cape Breton Cancer Treatment Unit. Cards may be addressed 2837 Roaches Rd., New Waterford, N.S., B1H 1N3. E-mail condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. Ms. Patricia Ann ("Patsy") Morris,67, Halifax. Born at River Bourgeois 14/07/1941 - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother on Tuesday May 19th, 2009 at the VG site of the QE11 hospital. Born in Cape Breton, Patsy was the daughter of Rita Sampson and the late Henry Lawrence ("Larry") Sampson. She is survived by daughters Linda (Steve) Armstrong and Debbie (Kenny) Freeborn; her mother, Rita Sampson; brother Buckey (Ann) Sampson and their family of very special nieces and nephews. Nannie will be missed greatly by her cherished grandchildren Taylor, Kyle and Zakery. Patsy was predeceased by her father, Henry Lawrence, and loving husband Albert. Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 30th at 1pm at St. John the Baptist Church in River Bourgeois, Cape Breton. Donations in Patsy's memory may be made to the Palliative Care Music Therapy Program (VG site) through the QE11 Hospital Foundation. The family would like to thank the staff of 7A at the VG and each member of the Palliative Care Team who cared for our precious mother with such kindness and compassion. Florence (Lonse) Pero, Florence, NS - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Florence (Lonse) Pero on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Miners Memorial Manor, Sydney Mines. Florence was a lifelong resident of 240 Main St., Florence, and was the daughter of the late John and Doris (Clarke) Royal. She was a member of Wilson United Church, Florence. She was employed for many years with H.B. Nickerson & Sons & Leonard Bros. fish plant, North Sydney. She was an avid bingo and card player. She is survived by two daughters, Jessie (Kevin) Dohanty, Florence, and Margaret Rose (Gerard) Brault, Kitchener, Ont. Also surviving are her brother, Arthur; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold, brothers, John, George, Samuel and Hayward, and sisters, Margaret, Elizabeth, Vivian, Levina, Eva and Lena. There will be no visitation. Funeral service will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. in Wilson United Church, Florence, with Rev. Norma Mills officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Donations in her memory may be made to the Miners Memorial Manor, the Seniors Day Care Program at Harbour View Hospital or the United Church Building Fund. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca. John 'Parker' Townsend, 88, Sydney, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 21, 2009, surrounded by his loving family and friends at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Glasgow, he was the son of the late George and Lena (Thompson) Townsend. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Church, Sydney. Parker was a veteran of the Second World War, having served overseas. Returning to Cape Breton in 1945, he worked in the foundry at the Sydney Steel Corp., until his retirement in 1984. Parker was District Deputy Grand Master and a 50-year jewel member of St. Andrew's Lodge No. 7. He was also former regional commissioner of the Boy Scouts of Canada. He was a former member of the W.O. & Sgts. Mess Dart League, Memory Lane and Legionnaire Singers. He loved and enjoyed his summers camping at Ben Eoin Beach and was an avid Screaming Eagles' fan. Parker is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Jean Rowe; his children, Lynn (Gary) Bennett, Sydney, Allan (Julia), Peter (dearest friend Elaine), Halifax/Fort McMurray, Susan, Sydney; sister, Edie Hawco, North Sydney; brothers, Ross, Eastern Passage, Fred, Lunenburg. Parker is also survived by his pride and joy, his grandchildren, Jennifer (Mikel), Halifax, Graham, Oromocto, N.B., Chelsea, Sydney; and his great-granddaughter, Ayden Jean, Halifax. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by daughter, Catherine, England, sister, Marion Fortier and brother, Gerry, both of Ontario. Visitation will take place at S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, on Monday, May 25, 2009, from 7-9 p.m. Masonic service will be held at 6:45 p.m. A memorial service will take place Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating. Reception to follow in Chant's Funeral Home. Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Hi Allene and all, I'd be very interested to learn what information is contained in " Homesteaders and Early Settlers of the Cedar Creek Ridge Area, Latah County, Idaho" about DUNCAN MCFEE and his family. To try and discover if he was a Cape Bretoner, I did some searching and discovered that there is a lot of "mis-information out there" [if one dares call it that, instead of what it actually is: Pure Nonsense!] concerning DUNCAN MCPHEE's ancestral history. He supposedly was the son of JOHN MCPHEE, b. 10 Oct 1816, Colindale Port Hood, d. 26 May 1912, Boston and CHRISTY MACPHEE, d. 22 Aug 1878, Springville, NS [I am not going to continue with her line.] But will add this, Duncan also was born of another mother by the name of CATHERINE MACLELLAN. You see JOHN MCPHEE was something like "Old mother Hubbard, who had too many children, she didn't know what to do." Well, John must have been her soul mate. As he had "so many wives he didn't know what to do." Least One World Tree, has him with a lot of wives. BUT now it gets interesting. I would say, "I've now seen everything in genealogy. But that would not be true, I am sure there are probably a few surprises left for me to discover." ;p) JOHN MCPHEE's father supposedly was a man by the name of ANGUS MCPHEE, who just happened to be born "58" years AFTER his son JOHN (b. 1816) in "1874" and "21 years" AFTER his grandson DUNCAN (b. 1853). And as luck would have it, dear Angus got to outlive both his son and grandson, both of whom just happened to be born BEFORE he was, and died peaceful in 1966. Completely unaware that some so called genealogical researchers, would turn him into some sort of "magican" who could even out perform Houdini. Especially if he could have preformed the feat, Ancestry and others have him performing. We must not forget ANGUS's father ARCHIBALD MCPHEE, b. 1778, and died in 1873 a year before ANGUS was born. Nothing strange about dying before your son was born. Its been known to happen, BUT would you believe it! We got another magican, his wife MARY CAMERON, poor dear died in 1845, a full "29 years" before her son was born! I would love to know how she accomplished that! Or the fact that ANGUS was his "own grandpa!" Belief it or not the list goes on, but I'll not dwell any further on what nonsense is out there on Duncan's ancestral family. Suffice to say, "Please be careful what you enter in your data base and most definitely be careful of the information you download from/or upload to the internet. You just might end up with a family tree, that will frighten the wits out of your grandchildren, thinking they have sprung from some unspeakable source." I'd bet my bootees, DUNCAN MCPHEE's sprang from a normal background, just like the rest of us. Born of parents who were born before him, and grandparents who were born before their children, etc, etc, on back in time. Are his roots originally in Cape Breton? Most likely but that I can't say positively. What can I tell you? Lets come forward. Duncan appears to be a man who married, and fathered 5 children (all of whom, I may add were born in the proper sequence, and definitely not before him or his parents). Duncan McPhee, b. Nov 15, 1853, N.S., d. Aug 31, 1927, Oregon. emigrated: 1875 naturalized: 1902 = Nov 17, 1877 Matilda Alfred residences: Benton, Munroe Co, Oregon and Gold Hill, Latch Co, Idaho] issue: 01. Lola b. Sept 1880, Oregon = W. James Ingraham 02. John Cleveland, b. Nov 1884, Oregon, was still unmarried as of 1930 03. Maude, b. Dec 1886, Oregon 04. Mattie (aka Matilda), b. April 1894 = George Garner, issue: Melvin, Maxine, Archie, and Marvin 05. Celia, b. ca 1905, Idaho, = Sept 27, 1922, Edgar O' Bohn issue: Alfreda Happy hunting Juanita ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allene Goforth" <agoforth@moscow.com> To: "NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 11:23 PM Subject: [NS-CB] Duncan McPhee > Hi all! > > The following information comes from "Homesteaders and Early Settlers of > the > Cedar Creek Ridge Area, Latah County, Idaho" and was written by Anna Smith > Mitchell and published in 1978. This area of Idaho is along the > Idaho/Washington State line and is northeast of Moscow. The book contains > considerable information and photos on Duncan McPhee and his descendants. > Here is a brief excerpt from the book: > Duncan McPhee was born in Nova Scotia, November 15, 1853, and passed > [away] > August 31, 1927. He came to the United States in 1875 and settled at > Harrisburg, Oregon. November 17, 1877, he was married to Miss Matilda > Alfred, who was born at Harrisburg, Oregon, June 1, 1863, where her family > had settled after crossing the continent in a covered wagon. > Mr. McPhee came to Cedar Creek in 1898 and worked in the timber, making > ties. . . . He took up the homestead in 1903. > Mr. McPhee was a real "old time fiddler" and made music for folks to enjoy > for miles around.

LOL, Juanita. Thanks for sharing. I have tended to leave One World Tree and its ilk alone ever since I found my g-g-g-grandfather Allan "Gardiner" MacDonald in there as being older than his own parents. I've had one offlist request for the information already. If you also want a copy, please send me your address via private mail. I don't want to post any more direct quotations from the book on a public forum because of copyright restrictions. Also, I won't have access again to this noncirculating book until June 3rd. I have a subscription to Ancestry.com and found him in the Idaho Death Index, 1911-51. His second name is given as "Alexander." His surname is spelled McPhee in the local history book, but I've seen it as McFee in censuses. Allene -------------------------------------------------- From: "Juanita MacDonald" <joseph000@ns.sympatico.ca> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 12:08 PM To: "Allene Goforth" <agoforth@moscow.com>; "NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Duncan McPhee > Hi Allene and all, > > I'd be very interested to learn what information is contained in " > Homesteaders and Early Settlers of the Cedar Creek Ridge Area, Latah > County, Idaho" about DUNCAN MCFEE and his family. > > To try and discover if he was a Cape Bretoner, I did some searching and > discovered that there is a lot of "mis-information out there" [if one > dares call it that, instead of what it actually is: Pure Nonsense!] > concerning DUNCAN MCPHEE's ancestral history. > > He supposedly was the son of JOHN MCPHEE, b. 10 Oct 1816, Colindale Port > Hood, d. 26 May 1912, Boston > and > CHRISTY MACPHEE, d. 22 Aug 1878, Springville, NS [I am not going to > continue with her line.] But will add this, Duncan also was born of > another mother by the name of CATHERINE MACLELLAN. You see JOHN MCPHEE was > something like "Old mother Hubbard, who had too many children, she didn't > know what to do." Well, John must have been her soul mate. As he had "so > many wives he didn't know what to do." Least One World Tree, has him with > a lot of wives. > > BUT now it gets interesting. I would say, "I've now seen everything in > genealogy. But that would not be true, I am sure there are probably a few > surprises left for me to discover." ;p) > > JOHN MCPHEE's father supposedly was a man by the name of ANGUS MCPHEE, who > just happened to be born "58" years AFTER his son JOHN (b. 1816) in "1874" > and "21 years" AFTER his grandson DUNCAN (b. 1853). And as luck would have > it, dear Angus got to outlive both his son and grandson, both of whom just > happened to be born BEFORE he was, and died peaceful in 1966. Completely > unaware that some so called genealogical researchers, would turn him into > some sort of "magican" who could even out perform Houdini. Especially if > he could have preformed the feat, Ancestry and others have him performing. > > We must not forget ANGUS's father ARCHIBALD MCPHEE, b. 1778, and died in > 1873 a year before ANGUS was born. Nothing strange about dying before your > son was born. Its been known to happen, BUT would you believe it! We got > another magican, his wife MARY CAMERON, poor dear died in 1845, a full "29 > years" before her son was born! I would love to know how she accomplished > that! Or the fact that ANGUS was his "own grandpa!" > > Belief it or not the list goes on, but I'll not dwell any further on what > nonsense is out there on Duncan's ancestral family. Suffice to say, > "Please be careful what you enter in your data base and most definitely be > careful of the information you download from/or upload to the internet. > You just might end up with a family tree, that will frighten the wits out > of your grandchildren, thinking they have sprung from some unspeakable > source." > > I'd bet my bootees, DUNCAN MCPHEE's sprang from a normal background, just > like the rest of us. Born of parents who were born before him, and > grandparents who were born before their children, etc, etc, on back in > time. > > Are his roots originally in Cape Breton? Most likely but that I can't say > positively. > > What can I tell you? Lets come forward. Duncan appears to be a man who > married, and fathered 5 children (all of whom, I may add were born in the > proper sequence, and definitely not before him or his parents). > > Duncan McPhee, b. Nov 15, 1853, N.S., d. Aug 31, 1927, Oregon. > emigrated: 1875 > naturalized: 1902 > = Nov 17, 1877 Matilda Alfred > residences: Benton, Munroe Co, Oregon and Gold Hill, Latch Co, Idaho] > issue: > 01. Lola b. Sept 1880, Oregon = W. James Ingraham > 02. John Cleveland, b. Nov 1884, Oregon, was still unmarried as of 1930 > 03. Maude, b. Dec 1886, Oregon > 04. Mattie (aka Matilda), b. April 1894 = George Garner, issue: Melvin, > Maxine, Archie, and Marvin > 05. Celia, b. ca 1905, Idaho, = Sept 27, 1922, Edgar O' Bohn issue: > Alfreda > > Happy hunting > Juanita > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Allene Goforth" <agoforth@moscow.com> > To: "NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 11:23 PM > Subject: [NS-CB] Duncan McPhee > > >> Hi all! >> >> The following information comes from "Homesteaders and Early Settlers of >> the >> Cedar Creek Ridge Area, Latah County, Idaho" and was written by Anna >> Smith >> Mitchell and published in 1978. This area of Idaho is along the >> Idaho/Washington State line and is northeast of Moscow. The book contains >> considerable information and photos on Duncan McPhee and his descendants. >> Here is a brief excerpt from the book: >> Duncan McPhee was born in Nova Scotia, November 15, 1853, and passed >> [away] >> August 31, 1927. He came to the United States in 1875 and settled at >> Harrisburg, Oregon. November 17, 1877, he was married to Miss Matilda >> Alfred, who was born at Harrisburg, Oregon, June 1, 1863, where her >> family >> had settled after crossing the continent in a covered wagon. >> Mr. McPhee came to Cedar Creek in 1898 and worked in the timber, making >> ties. . . . He took up the homestead in 1903. >> Mr. McPhee was a real "old time fiddler" and made music for folks to >> enjoy >> for miles around. >

May 21st, 2009 Greetings to the list, I will be away starting tonight, til June 8th. I have another person, Maureen McNeil, who will be doing the obits for me while I'm blazing across the night sky to the other side of the country. If you see a shooting star, that's my Tango AirBus just cutting a swath to Down North.... If the obits are not there right away, don't worry, she'll get to them.... If at some point I have a chance to do the obits myself, I'll send them. I just don't know what my internet connections will be like while traveling. I'll first be in Ottawa for the induction ceremonies of my father into the Hall of Valour on Saturday, May 23rd. But on May 22, I'm attending a mmet & greet with some of the list-members who live in the Ottawa area. If anyone out there want's to attend, let me know before I leave tonight, just after supper, Vancouver time. When I'm finished in Ottawa, it's onto Halifax for my aunt's 92nd birthday with my mother. We will be parked there for two weeks. I'm hoping to get up to Cape Breton the last weekend of May, and if I do, another meet & greet will be in fast order... There is also a mmet & greet on June 6th in Halifax for Piper MacNeil members, and three others have been invited. But if those living in the Halifax area from this list want to have a meet & greet that I can attend, I'd be glad to try & get there... Carol MacLean in Vancouver, BC.....

Cape Breton Deaths May 21, 2009 Thursday There are 6 obituaries for May 21, 2009. 1. Baxter, Richard G - published May 21, 2009 2. King, Elizabeth - published May 21, 2009 3. McGillivary, Peter - published May 21, 2009 4. Parsons, Ronald 'Ronnie' - published May 21, 2009 5. Power, Joseph A - published May 21, 2009 6. Grant, Willard - published May 21, 2009 Mr. Richard Baxter, Halifax Born in 01/09/1926 - BAXTER, Richard Gibb - 82, of Hammonds Plains, formerly of Sydney, passed away peacefully in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax, on Monday May 18, 2009. The son of Richard and Isabella Baxter, he was born in Motherwell, Scotland on September 1, 1926, and immigrated to Canada as an infant. He was raised in Sydney Mines, where he became a Worshipful Master of the Grand Masonic Lodge. He worked as a stationary engineer in Sydney, with the Sydney School Board and the Sydney City Hospital until his retirement in 1994. He was an active elder in Bethel Presbyterian Church in Sydney, and served as an interim moderator of the Cape Breton Presbytery. In 1996 he moved to Bedford, to be close to his children. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Anne (Forrest) Baxter; his children, D. Lynn (Terry) MacPherson and R. Daren (Jocelyne) Baxter; his grandchildren, Aaron MacPherson, Kyle MacPherson, Isabella Baxter and Callum Baxter, and his sisters-in-law, Katherine Taylor, Lake Wales, Fla., and Ethel Forrest, Sydney Mines. He was predeceased by his sisters, Etta and Nina and his brothers, Alex, Bill and James. A memorial service will be held in Grace Chapel Church, 255 Ross St., Halifax, 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, and a committal will be held in Brookside Cemetery in Sydney Mines on Saturday, May 23 at 11:00 am with Reverend Richard Robertson presiding. Special thanks to Dr. Kathy Gallagher, the VON, Northwood Home Care Workers, Palliative Care Home Team, Home Care Nova Scotia, and the staff of 5A of the VG Site, QEII. Donations in memory can be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Elizabeth King, North Sydney - It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Elizabeth Jean King, 80, a resident of Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney formerly of Tobin Road, North Sydney, on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born March 1929, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Lila (Nicholson) King. Elizabeth attended St. FX University, graduating in 1950 with a BA, where she received the Governor General?s Academic Medal, and then graduated from Dalhousie in 1951 with a B.Ed. She taught school in several places throughout Canada, Trail, B.C., Manitoulin Island and Elliot Lake, Ont., Baddeck, Gannon Road School, North Sydney and Sydney Mines. She enjoyed nature, oil painting and writing, having a number of articles published in Canadian journals after graduating from university. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, North Sydney. The oldest of seven children, she is survived by her son, David (Maureen) King; her four grandchildren, Cara Jones, Antigonish, Stephen King, Sydney, Anthony King, Halifax, and Angela King, Fort McMurray; one great-grandson, Cole Jones, Antigonish; her brothers, Tony (Muriel) King, Parksville, B.C., Robert (Olga) King, Bedford; sisters, Anne (Gene) Chaisson, Delaware, Cecile Kendrick (Pat), Port Credit, Trudy Furzecott (Bill), Barrie, Ont., and Voni King, Groves Point; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation for Elizabeth will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday (today) in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass to be held 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the Schizophrenic Society of Canada or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. Peter McGillivary, Glace Bay at Bridgeport , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Peter Bernard McGillivary on May 20, 2009. Born in Bridgeport, he was a son of the late Charlie and Kate (Walsh) McGillivary. In his early years he attended school in Bridgeport; then was employed by Devco working in the coal mines; and often spoke of the family kitchen parties growing up. Peter is survived by his wife, Johanna (nee Martell) of New Victoria; his children, Peter, Moncton, Cathy McGillivary (Dwayne Campbell), Dominion, Danny, Sydney, Pauline (Greg) Petite, Glace Bay, Paddy, Glace Bay, Anne (Paul McGinn), Newfoundland, Dorothy (George McInnis), Sydney, and Ellen (Kevin) Poirier, Glace Bay; grandchildren, Lindsay (Adam Merril), Samantha, Adam, Kristin, Ashley, Ryan, Bailey, Peter, Emily, Emma and Riley. Also surviving are sisters, twin Sadie (Lawrence) Donovan, Cecelia McGillivary and May Graham; brothers, Pius (Rose), Jimmy (Bernadette) and Ralph; sister-in-law, Bunny, all of Glace Bay. He will also be missed by his ?best buddy? Champ and by many nieces, nephews, extended family members and close friends. Peter was predeceased by brothers, Johnny, Danny, Charlie, Naish and Joey. Visitation this evening (Thursday) 7-9 p.m. in Curry?s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial in the parish cemetery. E-mail condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca Ronald 'Ronnie' Parsons, Sydney at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with sadness that I, Ronnie?s mother, announce his sudden passing on May 15, 2009, at home. Born in Sydney, he was the son of Evelyn (Phillips) and the late Walter Parsons. Besides his mother, he is survived by his son, R.J. Parsons, New Waterford; one stepdaughter, Laura; several aunts, uncles and cousins. There is no visitation by request. A memorial service will take place Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m. in the S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home Chapel, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. The service will be officiated by Pastor Sheldon Chant. Interment at a later date. Joseph Power, Glace Bay Born in 07/02/1946 at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Joseph ?Joe? Power at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility on May 20, 2009, while surrounded by his wife, family and friends. Born in Sydney, N.S., Feb. 7, 1946, to the late Katherine and Edward Power. Joe was a former correctional officer for the Province of Nova Scotia. He was a member of St. Anthony?s parish, Glace Bay. He was a lifelong associate member of the Cedars Club, Sydney. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL and was also a dedicated fan of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles. He was a tremendous volunteer for many, many organizations of which his passion was focused on raising money for childrens organizations. He was blessed throughout his life to have had many special friends whom he dearly treasured. Joe leaves behind his beloved wife of 41 years, the former Joanna Pyke. He will be dearly missed by brother, Pat (Brenda) Power, Sydney; brother-in-law, David (Monica) Pyke, Albert Bridge; sisters-in-law, Nancy Mitchell, Ajax, Ont., and Karen (Barrett) Pyke, Glace Bay; nieces, Sarah Mitchell, Kelly Pyke, Krystal (Pyke) Martell and family and Donna Power; nephews, Jeff and Jamie (Kim) Pyke; great nieces, Brianna, Caitlyn and Jamielynn Martell and Danielle Power. Also surviving is Joe?s extended family, Catherine Ferguson, Norm, Michael, Archie Ferguson and family and Mary Moore and family. Joe was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Audrey Marie in August 2005. Visitation will be held Friday, May 22 at Sydney Memorial Chapel from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass to celebrate Joe?s life will be held Saturday, May 23 at St. Anthony?s Church at 10 a.m. with Fr. Conrad Edwards officiating. Burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay. Donations in Joe?s memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Cape Breton, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Dialysis Unit or to a charity of choice. Online condolences can be sent to sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ?Beyond the doors . . . there?s peace I?m sure.? Willard Grant - 71, Boularderie - Graveside service - A graveside committal service for family and friends of the late Willard Grant of Boularderie, who passed away on March 27, 2009, will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, May 23, 2009, in MacDonald Cemetery, Ross Ferry. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Hi all! Today, I was doing my weekly volunteer hours at Latah County Historical Society in Moscow, Idaho. As a retired librarian I felt compelled to offer my services when they started cataloging their collection into a database. ;) Anyway, one of the local histories I handled today had a McPhee family listed in the index, so I decided to take a look just in case they came from Nova Scotia. They did, or rather he did! The following information comes from "Homesteaders and Early Settlers of the Cedar Creek Ridge Area, Latah County, Idaho" and was written by Anna Smith Mitchell and published in 1978. This area of Idaho is along the Idaho/Washington State line and is northeast of Moscow. The book contains considerable information and photos on Duncan McPhee and his descendants. Here is a brief excerpt from the book: Duncan McPhee was born in Nova Scotia, November 15, 1853, and passed [away] August 31, 1927. He came to the United States in 1875 and settled at Harrisburg, Oregon. November 17, 1877, he was married to Miss Matilda Alfred, who was born at Harrisburg, Oregon, June 1, 1863, where her family had settled after crossing the continent in a covered wagon. Mr. McPhee came to Cedar Creek in 1898 and worked in the timber, making ties. . . . He took up the homestead in 1903. Mr. McPhee was a real "old time fiddler" and made music for folks to enjoy for miles around. There is much more, and if any of you recognize this man as part of your family and would like to have the information I have access to, just let me know. I'll be out of town next Wednesday, so I won't get back to the society until two weeks from today, but I'll be happy to copy the material and send it to you. Thanks. Allene

A bit off topic with regards to actual people we might know who were patients but, there was a Sanatorium in Kentville and I was one of the last class of CNAs they trained there in 1972 / 1973. As a kid my friend and I used to ride our bikes along the nice paved paths around the "San" in the summer. Interesting place and interesting memories. While training there it was more of a lung hospital for those with cancer or emphysema. my grad ring and pin still have the words Nova Scotia Sanatorium and the lung association cross on it. Ann Lewis ----- Original Message ----- From: "Juanita MacDonald" <joseph000@ns.sympatico.ca> To: "Sheila Matheson" <sheilam@paramba.net>; "NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 9:46 AM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Hennessey > Hi Sheila; > > There were no sanitariums in Canada for those who were striken with TB. > The > first sanitarium was opened in 1897. > > Here is an interesting site to read about the time line for TB in Canada > http://www.lung.ca/tb/tbhistory/timeline/index.html > > You are unlikely to find any record of Timothy Hennessey's death, unless > the > family recorded it in a family bible. Or possibly a stone if erected in a > cemetery. > > I don't know if this will help you or not ... but on Jan 20th, 1855, in > the > Cape Breton News: a "TIMOTHY HENACY" (possibly another spelling of the > man's > name?) was listed on a subscribers list to the 'Patriotic Fund, Workmen & > Others in the Employ of the Mining Associaton, with a few others persons > in > the vicinity of Sydney Mines. > > Please note that I do not research this family, so am unable to provide > any > other information. Good luck with your research. > > Happy hunting, > Juanita MacDonald > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Sheila Matheson" <sheilam@paramba.net> > To: "NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 1:35 PM > Subject: [NS-CB] Hennessey > Dear List, > In Sydney Mines, around 1858, if someone had a lung condition - would > anyone > know if there was a sanitarium they could have been sent to? > We are looking for a death record for Timothy Hennessey, wife Ellen Walsh > b. > 1819 Bras d'Or. > They had land in Little Bras d'Or bought from Ellen Walsh's parents: John > and Ellen/Helen Walsh. > Stories handed down indicate that Timothy was younger than Ellen - b. > around 1824 in Ireland - and that she raised the children alone after his > death around 1858. > Thank you, > Sheila > > > ------------------------------- > 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00

Hi Sheila; There were no sanitariums in Canada for those who were striken with TB. The first sanitarium was opened in 1897. Here is an interesting site to read about the time line for TB in Canada http://www.lung.ca/tb/tbhistory/timeline/index.html You are unlikely to find any record of Timothy Hennessey's death, unless the family recorded it in a family bible. Or possibly a stone if erected in a cemetery. I don't know if this will help you or not ... but on Jan 20th, 1855, in the Cape Breton News: a "TIMOTHY HENACY" (possibly another spelling of the man's name?) was listed on a subscribers list to the 'Patriotic Fund, Workmen & Others in the Employ of the Mining Associaton, with a few others persons in the vicinity of Sydney Mines. Please note that I do not research this family, so am unable to provide any other information. Good luck with your research. Happy hunting, Juanita MacDonald ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sheila Matheson" <sheilam@paramba.net> To: "NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 1:35 PM Subject: [NS-CB] Hennessey Dear List, In Sydney Mines, around 1858, if someone had a lung condition - would anyone know if there was a sanitarium they could have been sent to? We are looking for a death record for Timothy Hennessey, wife Ellen Walsh b. 1819 Bras d'Or. They had land in Little Bras d'Or bought from Ellen Walsh's parents: John and Ellen/Helen Walsh. Stories handed down indicate that Timothy was younger than Ellen - b. around 1824 in Ireland - and that she raised the children alone after his death around 1858. Thank you, Sheila

Cape Breton Deaths May 20, 2009 Wednesday There are 5 obituaries for May 20, 2009. 1. Baxter, Richard G - published May 20, 2009 2. Burton, Lawrence H - published May 20, 2009 3. Donovan, Rhoda A - published May 20, 2009 4. Khattar, Yvonne - published May 20, 2009 5. Perfect, Daniel - published May 20, 2009 Richard Baxter, Hammonds Plains Born in 01/09/1926 - Richard Gibb Baxter, 82, of Hammonds Plains, N.S., formerly of Sydney, N.S., passed away peacefully in the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, N.S. on Monday May 18, 2009. The son of Richard and Isabella Baxter, he was born in Motherwell, Scotland on September 1, 1926 and immigrated to Canada as an infant. He was raised in Sydney Mines, N.S., where he became a Worshipful Master of the Grand Masonic Lodge. He worked as a stationary engineer in Sydney, N.S., with the Sydney School Board and the Sydney City Hospital until his retirement in 1994. He was an active elder in Bethel Presbyterian Church in Sydney and served as an interim moderator of the Cape Breton Presbytery. In 1996 he moved to Bedford, N.S., to be close to his children. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Anne (Forrest) Baxter; his children, D. Lynn (Terry) MacPherson and R. Daren (Jocelyne) Baxter; his grandchildren, Aaron MacPherson, Kyle MacPherson, Isabella Baxter and Callum Baxter and his sisters-in-law, Katherine Taylor, Lake Wales, Florida and Ethel Forrest, Sydney Mines, N.S. He was predeceased by his sisters, Etta and Nina and his brothers, Alex, Bill and James. A memorial service will be held at Grace Chapel Church, 255 Ross St., Halifax, 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2009 and a committal will be held at Brookside Cemetery in Sydney Mines at a later date. Special thanks to Dr. Kathy Gallagher, the VON, Northwood home care workers, Palliative Care Home Team, Home Care Nova Scotia, and the staff of 5A Victoria General Hospital. Donations in memory can be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Lawrence Burton, Sydney at Sydney Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the sudden passing of our dear father, son and brother, on May 18, 2009, at home. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of Angus and Helen (Walker) Burton. Although he spent the last several years in Sydney, Lawrence had very fond memories of the years he spent living close to nature, hunting, fishing and many hours with family on the shorline of "Burton's Beach" in South Harbour. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sons, Ryan and Shane (Kaitlyn); a beautiful granddaughter, Brooke Erin; brothers, Troy, Ken; sister, Charlene; grandmother, Helen Burton; niece and nephews. There is no visitation by request. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, May 21, at 2 p.m. in the S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating. Lawrence will be laid to rest next to his brother, Glenn Arthur in the Aspy Bay Cemetery at a later date. "Beyond the doorsŠ there's peace I'm sure" Rhoda Donovan, North Sydney at North Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Rhoda Ann Donovan, 75, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney, Rhoda was the daughter of the late Augustus and Mary (Robertson) Yorke. In her earlier years she was employed with H.B. Nickerson & Sons and Leonard Brothers Fish Plant. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, and a an avid bingo player. She is survived by her loving husband, George Donovan; and a son, Joseph (Anna) Donovan, North Sydney; three grandchildren, Sean, Tracey and Lisa Donovan; four great-grandchildren who always brought a smile to her face, Joshua, Tristin, Owen and Angus; two sisters, Betty (Howard 'Nip') Hillier, Barbara (Alec) Nicholson, both of North Sydney; brother, Roddie (Wanda) Yorke, Bras d'Or; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Gerry Yorke, Jean Magilacuddy, Edna Voutier and Mary Yorke. There will be no visitation. A funeral mass for Rhoda will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Cape Breton or the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Dialysis Unit. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. Yvonne Khattar, Sydney Born in 14/08/1921 at Causcapel , Quebec , Canada - It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Yvonne Khattar, 87, of Sydney, at home in the presence of her family, on Saturday, May 16, 2009. Born August 14, 1921 in Causcapel, Quebec, Yvonne was the daughter of the late Victoria (Paul) and Peter Abud, originally of Tourza, Lebanon. In September 1941 she moved to Sydney Mines as the bride of George John Khattar. They resided there for 10 years operating a retail furniture and grocery business together. They later moved to Howe Street in Sydney, where she has lived for almost 60 years. Family was always the central focus of Yvonne's life. She opened her home for many family gatherings and remembered those times with great fondness. She also gave willingly of her time to the community in past years and served as a lifelong member and past president of St. Theresa's Parish CWL; member and past president of the St. Rita's Ladies Hospital Auxiliary and as well as a long standing member and past president of the St. Joseph Lebanese & Syrian Benevolent Society. Always a lady, she was a person with high standards and excellent taste. Yvonne is survived by her loving and devoted children, daughter, Katherine Karreman and son-in-law, Willem, Blackett's Lake; son, John, daughter-in-law Irene and her precious granddaughters, Alanna and Monica; sister, Alice Naud, Montreal; brother, Leopold Abud (Lennoxville), in addition to several sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, George (1988); her parents; sisters, Esperance, Valentine, Georgette, Sophie, Clarisse, Jeanne D'arc and brothers, Jean Marie and Antoine. Visitation was held at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Tuesday, May 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass to honour Yvonne's life will be celebrated by Fr. Paul Abbass at St. Joseph's Church, Cabot Street today (Wednesday), May 20, 2009 at 10 a.m., followed by a reception in the church foyer. Donations in Yvonne's memory may be made to Hospice Palliative Care, the Renal Dialysis Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Health Care Complex or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.mem.com or twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. Daniel Perfect, New Waterford Born in 28/02/1949 at New Waterford , Nova Scotia , Canada - On this day we are sad to announce the passing of Daniel Perfect. He died peacefully May 18, 2009, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility while surrounded by close friends and family. Born in New Waterford, Feb. 28, 1949, Danny was the son of his now deceased parents, Joey and Hester Perfect. At the age of 17 he began working in the Cape Breton Coal mines and continued to work for Devco until he retired 32 years later. In 1972 he married Theresa Marie McDonald at Saint Agnes parish. He remarried her again 25 years later at that same church in 1997. His deep love for her was obvious, genuine and will be known long beyond his passing. His goal in life was to ensure those around him were happier than they were before meeting with him. Whether it be through trickery, pranks, jokes, song, or just plain honesty, Danny brightened the faces and hearts of both young and old. He enjoyed playing Tarabish, the occasional cold beer, and listening to music. At wedding receptions he would jive from beginning to end. Danny had more close friends and family members than is commonly heard of. His huge heart, warm smile and wacky sense of comedy will surely be missed by all who had the privelege of spending time with him. Danny is survived by his wife, Theresa; and his sons, Danny and Ronnie, Ronnie's spouse Joanna Gouthro and granddaughter Somer Perfect. Also surviving are sisters, Elizebeth Cameron, Rose Poirier; brothers, Timmy, Gerard and John Joe Perfect. He was predeceased by his sister, Joyce Mclellan. Being family orineted, Danny's nephews and nieces, Tyler and Jessie Degiobbi, Shara Chambers, Travis and Tiffany McInnis, Dion, Emily and Timmy Jr. Perfect often referred to him as their second grandfather (Poppa). Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will take place Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Agnes Church with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. Cremation will follow with a luncheon to be held at St. Agnes Hall immediately following the funeral mass. Burial will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

HI List The TB sanitorium was at the naval base in Point Edward. Elly > THINK that was PETERS FIELD > > Lark > > > On 05/19/09 9:06 AM, "Anne Marie" <amschaus@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote: > >> There was also a TB sanitorium in Point Edward. I was born in it 56 years >> ago and was passed out a window to my aunt two hours after I was born so >> I >> wouldn't get infected. >> I am not sure of the years of operation for it. >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.329 / Virus Database: 270.12.32/2119 - Release Date: 05/17/09 16:58:00

Point Edward Sanatorium was still open in 1962 as I trained there as part of my nursing training .Jackie