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Cape Breton Deaths February 20, 2009 Friday There are 5 obituaries for February 20, 2009. 1. Balcom, Harry F - published February 19, 2009 2. Hogan, Judith I - published February 19, 2009 3. Ingram, Sidney - published February 19, 2009 4. Kelly, Ruth E - published February 19, 2009 5. Pottie, Henry E - published February 19, 2009 ___________________________________________________________________________ Harry Balcom, Westmount Born in Paradise, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry Franklyn Balcom, 91, of Westmount. Frank passed away peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, with his son, John by his side. Born in Paradise, Annapolis County, he was the son of the late Harry and Emily (Ernst) Balcom. A veteran of the Second World War, Frank served overseas with the Royal Canadian Air Force and was a former member of the RCMP. In 1950, he moved to Cape Breton with his family as field manager of the Fuller Brush Company. Frank later worked as a sales representative for Canadian Scholarship Trust Plan and Heritage Scholarship Foundation. He was an avid hunter and salmon fisherman. He enjoyed gardening and loved his raspberry patch. Frank was a former member of St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, Westmount, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 126 and a 50 year member of the East Gate Lodge # 127. Surviving are his four children, Joan Gillis, Halifax, Ann (Dave) Benedict, Sydney Forks, John, Westmount and Rick (Rena), Shelburne; grandchildren, Paul, John D. (Michelle), Kent (Robyn), Cheryl, Ryan and Brendan; great-grandchildren, Hayley, Archie, Royce, Hana and Austin. He is also survived by his brother, Edward (Hattie) Balcom of Paradise. Frank was predeceased by his wife, Betty (October 2008); brothers, Eugene, Russ, Aub, Don, Norm and Al; granddaughter, Nancy Nicole; son-in-law, Danny Gillis. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with a Masonic service at 6:45 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the Church of Christ the King on Monday, Feb. 23 at 11 a. m., with Rev. Fred Rhymes officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Judith Hogan, New Waterford Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Judy Hogan, 64, of Thompson Street, New Waterford, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at home. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Owen ‘Ted’ and Eva (Martin) Warner. Judy was very active in the community and offered her volunteer services for several charities over the years. She was a former member of the Kinettes and active president of the K40 and the St. Agnes, St. Vincent de Paul Society, New Waterford. Surviving are her children, Paul (Evelyn), Glace Bay, James, Red Deer, Alta., Ralph (Noreen), Mississauga, Ont., Francie, Red Deer, Alta., Lynda (Wayne) Webber, Whitehorse, YT; brothers, Gerry (Mary), Mira, Ralph (Karen), Brooklyn, N.S.; sister, Lynda (Kevin) Murrant, Glace Bay; grandchildren, Samantha, Eric, Austin; great grandchild, Madison. Judy was predeceased by her companion, Jerry Hogan. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the Salvation Army Citadel, New Waterford, with Captains Cyril and Eliza Keats officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay, at a later date. Donations in Judy’s memory may be made to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul or a charity of one’s choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Sidney Ingram, North Sydney Born in Burgeo, Newfoundland, Canada, - It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Sidney Ingram, age 76, of Georges River, on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Burgeo, Nfld., he was the son of the late Fred and Fanny (Harris) Ingram. He was a retired fisherman, who was formerly employed at H.B. Nickerson & Sons and later as the skipper of his own boat, the Derek & Sheri. Sid, a devoted Christian, was known by many for his strong faith, love for God and kindness to others. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church most of his life and attended Grace Fellowship Church in Sydney Mines. Surviving are his daughters and sons, Cindy (Paul) Hawkins, Lawrencetown, Paul (Rebecca) Ingram, Lower Sackville, Cherri Ingram, Eastern Passage and Joel (Cristen) Ingram, Lower Sackville; his grandchildren, Crystal and John Hawkins, Jessica, Jeremy and Shannon Ingram, Logan and Jamie Lee Bissett and Brennan, Nicholas, Logan, Caleb and Joshua Ingram. Also surviving are his brothers, Fred Ingram, North Sydney, Howard (Freda) Ingram, Port Aux Basques, his twin brother Edward ‘Ned’ (Stella) Ingram, North Sydney and his sisters, Phyllis Eccleston, Michigan, Marie Keeping, North Sydney and brother-in-law Gordon Cluett, North Sydney and also his dear friend Marleen Williams. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Jessie (Cluett) Ingram; two brothers, George and Winston Ingram; brothers-in-law, Arthur Keeping and John Eccleston and sister-in-law, Susan Cluett. Visitation for Sid will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Friday) in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from Grace Fellowship Church, Sydney Mines with Pastor Richard Barnes officiating and burial in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ___________________________________________________________________________ Ruth Kelly, Middle Musquodoboit Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Ruth Elizabeth Kelly, 85 of North Sydney and more recently of Braeside Home for Special Care, Middle Musquodoboit, passed away February 18, 2009, in Braeside. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Jean (Murphy) Gregor. In her younger years, she had received a business certificate from Mt. Allison University as a secretary, but chose not to work outside the home. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially walking and skating, had great interest in artistic painting and was an avid reader and bridge player. Surviving are son, Harry (Valda); granddaughters, Alanna and Allison; great grandson, Cameron and sister, Shirley Harvey. She was predeceased by brothers, Harry and Fred; sisters, Vera and Doris. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held in St. James United Church, Upper Musquodoboit, at a later date. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to St. James United Church, or a charity of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit. ___________________________________________________________________________ Henry Pottie, Glace Bay Born in Hawker, Richmond County, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Henry Pottie, on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2009, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex, surrounded by his family. Born in Hawker, Richmond County, he was the son of the late Fred and Lillian (Rhyno) Pottie. Henry was a resident of Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay. He was a veteran of the Korean War and later was employed with many companies in Ontario before retiring. Henry is survived by his daughter, Charlotte ‘Cookie’ (Fred) Boudreau, Hamilton, Ont.; three grandchildren; as well as two brothers, Raymond (Tena), Westmount, Arthur (Marg), Chilliwack. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his stepmother, Dorothy (Sullivan) Pottie and brother, Amedie (Sheila) Pottie. Visitation will take place Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday Feb. 22, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to take place in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Westmount. 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 February 19, 2009 Thursday There are 11 obituaries for February 19, 2009. 1. Bond, Marion - published February 18, 2009 2. Burns, Lawrence A - published February 18, 2009 3. Keats, Mary 'Sis' E - published February 18, 2009 4. Macdonald, D. Jean - published February 17, 2009 5. MacKay, Donald R - published February 18, 2009 6. MacQuarrie, Mary "Tena" C - published February 18, 2009 7. Musgrave, Francis G - published February 18, 2009 8. Piercey, Linda Marie - published February 18, 2009 9. Roach, Alexander 'Gander' - published February 18, 2009 10. Ross, Ralph E - published February 18, 2009 11. Usher, Shane M - published February 18, 2009 Marion Bond, Glace Bay Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Marion Bond, 89, of Glace Bay, on February 16th, 2009. Born in Sydney, Marion was the daughter of the late John E. (Jack) MacLeod and his wife Margaret Ferguson MacLeod. Marion was employed at T. Eaton Co. in Glace Bay. Marion was also employed at T. Eaton Co. in Toronto, while living in Scarborough. She was a member of Warden United Church, Glace Bay and attended West Minister Presbyterian Church while in Toronto. Marion is survived by daughters Ruth (Gene) Harnett and Warna Fraser; son James B. (Jim) Bond; brothers Earl (Dean) MacLeod of Sydney, and Allister MacLeod, Ontario; grand-sons Ryan, Craig and Marc Harnett, Ontario, Warren and Jamie Fraser, Alberta; granddaughters Cyndie Fraser, Ontario, Carrie Lynn (Rory) Bradshaw B.C., Ruth (Jamie) Anderson, Glace Bay; Great grandsons Frasier, Hunter, Fabian, Logan and Linden, great granddaughters Brooklynn, Jill and RoryLynn. Besides her parents, Marion was predeceased by her husband Byron Bond, Son-in-law Fabe Fraser, Great grandson Matthew Bradshaw, brothers Morris and Ralph MacLeod, sister-in-law Gloria MacLeod and Charlotee MacLeod. Visitation for the late Marion Bond will be held Friday, February 20, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Warden United Church with Rev. Clayton Austin officiating. Interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Marion’s memory can be made to Warden United Church or a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be emailed to patten@seaside.ns.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Lawrence Burns, Halifax Born in Fourchu, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Lawrence Archibald Burns, 77, Fourchu Road, Fourchu, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at the QEII, Halifax, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Fourchu, he was a son of the late John and Myrtle (Vantassel) Burns. Lawrence was a member of Fourchu United Church and a retired fisherman. Surviving are his sisters, Helen Pozer (Allister Sobey), New Castle, N.B. and Peggy (Phillip) Gwynn, Fourchu; several nieces and nephews, with whom he spent his final hours. Lawrence was predeceased by his sister, Dolena Walker; brother, Roddie and loving dog, Kaliegh. Visitation will take place at Fourchu United Church on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Fourchu United on Saturday 2 p.m., with Nancy Whitney, DLM officiating. Interment in Little Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the burn unit at the QEII or Fourchu United Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Mary 'Sis' Keats, Glace Bay Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with great sadness that we, the family of Mary Ellen ‘Sis’ Keats, announce her passing on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Frances (Hicks) Keats. Sis was employed as a housekeeper for many years. She was a lifelong member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Dominion, where she was on the board of executors for many years and was a member of the choir and quilting club. Sis was also a member of Branch 78 Legion ladies auxiliary. Sis will be sadly missed by her sons, Doug (Lilly) Keats, South Head, and Fred Keats, Ontario; one sister, Dora Keats, Dominion. She is also surviving by two loving granddaughters, Marlane (Jim) Gibbs, Gimli, Man., and Cheryl (A.J.) Hall, Glace Bay. Sis leaves behind four great-grandchildren she loved with all her heart, Caleigh Gibbs, J.D. Hall, Sinead Gibbs and Courtney Hall, along with many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Sis was predeceased by her brothers, Henry, England, Jim, Dominion, two sisters, Frances Gallant, Dominion, and Susan Blundon, Ontario, and a granddaughter, Sharon Lynn Keats, in infancy. Visitation for Sis Keats will be held today (Thursday) from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Church of the Good Shepherd with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. Donations in Sis’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Association or the Church of the Good Shepherd, Dominion. Online condolences to the Keats family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. “Mother” “God took the sunshine from the skys, and made the love light in your eyes, >From honeyed flowers He took the dew, and made your tears, unselfish, true, upon a rock your faith He built. With angel prayers your breath He filled, and with His love made your’s divine, But best of all, He made you mine.” ___________________________________________________________________________ D. Jean Macdonald, Hamilto - D. Jean (MacLean) Macdonald, peacefully, at The Village of Wentworth Heights, Hamilton, Ont., Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Fraser for 53 years, who predeceased her in 2001. Dear mother of David and his wife Elizabeth, London, Jim and his wife Anne, Woodstock, and Robert and his wife Marilyn, Heidelberg, Ontario. Loving grandmother of Gregory (and wife Erin), Daniel (and wife Luann), Brian, Jill, Drew, Heather and Michael, and great-grandmother of Claire and Noelle. She was predeceased by her parents, Donald (Danny) and Edith MacLean, brothers, Grant and Roy, Glace Bay. She is survived by her brother, Donald (and wife Suzanne), Toronto, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jean was a graduate in nursing of the Glace Bay General Hospital in 1947, and worked at several hospitals and nursing homes in St. Jacobs and Hamilton. She was a longtime member of the Emmanuel United Church in Hamilton, and is fondly remembered by her many church friends. The family is grateful for the care received by Jean from the doctors, nurses and staff of the Juravinski Cancer Centre, Henderson Hospital, and The Village of Wentworth Heights. Resting at Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Ave. E., Hamilton. Visitation was held at the funeral home 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. A funeral service will be held at Emmanuel United Church, 871 Upper Ottawa St., Hamilton, at 11 a.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 19). Cremation is to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Emmanuel United Church, the Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton, or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. ___________________________________________________________________________ Donald MacKay, St. Peter's Born in Kingsville, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Donald R. MacKay, 98, of St. Peter’s passed away peacefully at Richmond Villa, St. Peter’s on February 17, 2009. Born in Kingsville on March 8, 1911, Donald was the son of the late Angus and Mary (MacDonald) MacKay. In his early years, Donald worked in mines in Quebec and Northern Ontario. He served his country proudly with the 1st Field Company, RCE Regina Rifles. After the war, Donald and his first wife, Margaret (MacDonald) settled in Brantford, Ont. where he worked for 3M corporation. Later they moved to Moncton, N.B., where he was employed with the CNR. At age 72, Donald moved to St. Peter’s upon marriage to Marjorie (MacDonald) MacKenzie. Donald’s life (and theirs) was enriched by the addition of children; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was very proud of them all and was a wonderful supporter of the grandchildrens’ journeys in highland dancing, piping and fiddling. Donald was a fluent Gaelic speaker and had vast knowledge of Scottish history , Scottish lore and most especially, family ancestry... a true “Sloighneadh”. Donald was an avid gardener and his flower beds and neatly trimmed yard, were a joy to behold. Donald is survived by his wife, Marjorie (MacDonald-MacKenzie) and his stepchildren, Dianne (Conrad) Landry, Sampsonville; Marjorie “Mimi” (Charles) Blinn, Lower Sackville, Ian (Mary) MacKenzie, Little Narrows, Rosemary (Mac) MacIsaac, St. Peter’s, Joan (Allan) MacDonald, New Glasgow, Lt. Col. Ken (Carole) MacKenzie, Ottawa, Major Allan (Celia) MacKenzie, Halifax. His grandchildren, Martha (Troy) Allen, MacKenzie Landry, John and Maisie Sampson, Matt and Veronica MacIsaac, Marsalie and Alison MacKenzie and Freya MacKenzie and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters, Mary Hardie, Port Hawkesbury, Florence Graham, Judique; sister-in-law, Madeline MacKay, Judique and brother, Alex Francis MacKay, Kingsville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Donald was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret and brothers, Dan, Peter, John A. Jimmy and Joe. Donald was a devout Catholic and member of St. Peter’s parish and St. Anthony’s Guild. He was recently bestowed with a life membership to the CN Pensioner’s Club. He belonged to the Clan MacKay Society and the Order of Good Cheer. Visitation will be held today (Thursday) from 2- 9 p.m. and Friday morning from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at Alex Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter’s. Visitation at St. Mary of the Angels Church in Glendale from 2 p.m. until time of funeral at 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 with Fr. Everett MacDow officiating. Donations may be made to St. Mary of the Angels Parish Cemetery Fund. Donald’s family would like to sincerely thank the Richmond Home Support workers, the wonderful staff at St. Anne Community Health Care Centre, Arichat and Richmond Villa, St. Peter’s for the loving and excellent care given him. God bless you all. “Cumaibh suas a’ Ghàidhlig” ___________________________________________________________________________ Mary "Tena" MacQuarrie, Sydney Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Christina ‘Tena’ MacQuarrie, 427 Atlantic Street, Sydney, died at home on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, after a short illness. Christina was the daughter of the late R.H. MacLean and Maryena (MacNeil) MacLean of New Waterford. A graduate of the Provincial Teachers College, Truro, she taught classes at Mt. Carmel School in New Waterford for five years before moving to Sydney where she was employed in administration at CJCB Radio and TV (ATV) for 38 years. Christina was an active volunteer in several community organizations, receiving awards from the S.P.C.A., Laubach Literacy of Canada and Nova Scotia (Each One Teach One), Volunteer Resource Centre, C.B.R.M. and the United Way. She was a past chairperson for the local Laubach Council and provincial training officer for trainers in the L.L.C. method of teaching adults to read and write. She was a past board member of New Dawn Enterprises and N.S. Literacy Advisory Council. Christina is survived by sisters, Phemie MacLean and Dorothy Dumont, in addition to several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by brothers, Frank and Angus and sister, Catherine Currie. At her request, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church with Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Donations in her memory may be made to the S.P.C.A., C.B. Literacy Network, C.B. Cancer Society or the Volunteer Resource Centre. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Francis Musgrave, Sydney Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Francis ‘Frank’ Gregory Musgrave on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Clarence and Martha (Kehoe) Musgrave. Dad was a long time resident of Loch Lomond. He was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan. He had a great love for fishing, hunting, and gardening as well as long drives in the country. He enjoyed driving his lawn mower, and making many different lawn ornaments. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. As per dad’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment will take place at a later date. In memory of Frank, donations may be made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care or Hip Hip Hooray in support of the Canadian Orthopedic Foundation. A sincere thank you to the nursing staff of 4C for their excellent care, love and attention. We are grateful to his physicians, Dr. Ron MacCormack, Dr. Kevin Orrell, and particularly, Dr. Anees Shehzad. A special thanks to the Palliative Care team including the volunteers whose delivery of fresh flowers brightened each week. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of… ___________________________________________________________________________ Linda Marie Piercey, Lamont Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Linda Marie Piercey, 48, of MacKesey Drive, Victoria Mines, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Lamont, Alta. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Alan Francis ‘Mose’ and Theresa ‘Bea’ (Burke) Reid. Linda was a member of St. Alphonsus Church, Victoria Mines. She worked at Shell Scotsford in Alberta and was a member of the Labourers’ Local 92. Linda was an accomplished musician who played guitar and sang with the band Fancy Free for several years. She was very family oriented and loved spending time with children. Linda volunteered with several community groups, namely the children’s aid society and Each One, Teach One. Surviving are son, Daniel J. Piercey, Victoria Mines; brothers, Francis (Clara), Murray (Jay), both of New Waterford, Michael, Russell, both of Alberta; sister, Theresa, Calgary; many nieces, nephews and special friends. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at Park Memorial Chapel in Lamont, Alta. A funeral mass of celebration will take place Monday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael Church, River Ryan, with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. A luncheon will follow at St. Agnes hall, Convent Street, New Waterford. Interment will be in St. Alphonsus Cemetery at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada-Nova Scotia Chapter. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Alexander 'Gander' Roach, New Waterford Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Alexander ‘Gander’ Roach, 88, of Second Street, New Waterford, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at home. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Hubert J. and Frances ‘Fanny’ (Ruelland) Roach. Gander was a member of the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Agnes Church, New Waterford. He was employed for over 35 years with the Dominion Coal Company and Devco. Gander was a member of the New Waterford Pensioners’ Club where he enjoyed playing pool. He also enjoyed bowling and had a keen interest in building model boats. Surviving are daughters, Bernetta McInnis, Sydney, Maria (Peter) MacLean, New Waterford, Carmel (Linus) Muise, Kathleen Roach, Lorraine (Matthew Charazy) Chipman, all of Ontario; stepdaughter, Mary MacKinnon, Victoria, B.C.; sons, Leo, Alexander (Paulette), Donald (Mary), all of New Waterford, Joseph, Michael (Dawn), both of Ontario; stepson, Henry (Laura) MacKinnon, Saskatchewan; brothers, Leger, Halifax, Peter (Shirley), Gardiner Mines; sisters, Mary Cloake, Antoinette Murphy, both of New Waterford; grandchildren, Pete, Kim, Wendy, Tammy, Corrine, Laurie, Dawn, Allison, Jeffrey, Matthew, Sarah, Liz, Doris, Billy, Margaret Ann, Georgina, Jerome, Mary. Gander was predeceased by his wife, Mary Bridget (MacNeil) Roach, daughter, Teresa, brothers, Francis ‘Frico’, Eugene, John ‘Jimmy’, Peter Louie in infancy, sisters, Louise, Sarah, Agnes, Teresa, and Madeleine. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration for Gander will be held Monday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael Church with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Carmel Centre. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online expressions of sympathy can be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Ralph Ross, Sydney Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - We, the family of Ralph E. Ross regretfully announce his passing on February 15, 2009 at home. Born on Hardwood Hill, he was the son of the late James and Annie (Brown) Ross. Before retiring at an early age due to sickness, Ralph was a heavy equipment operator with Maritime Builders. Although he spent most of his life in Sydney, he spent a lot of time in Bay Roberts, Nfld. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Olga (Parsons) Ross; one daughter, Glenice (Kevin Head), Sydney; two sons, Bradley (Solonge), Sydney and Dereck (Geraldine), Nfld.; three grandchildren, Mike, N.B. and Bryden and Mason, Nfld., Also surviving are two sisters in Ontario, Verlie and Lillian and a brother, Ronnie in Sydney. Ralph was predeceased by sisters, Emma, Laura and Rita and by brothers, William, Cecil, Abe and Jim. By request there will be no visitation and a private family funeral service has been held in the All Faith Chapel of the Pier Community Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Myers officiating. Interment will be in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. Special thanks are extended to the Cape Breton Cancer Clinic, the Heart Function Clinic, Palliative Care and the VON for the care Ralph received. Donations in Ralph’s memory may be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Clinic. Online condolences may be sent to info@pierfuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction of…. ___________________________________________________________________________ Shane Usher, Georgetown Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Surrounded by his loving family at Georgetown Hospital, Shane went peacefully home to be with our Lord and Saviour on February 16, 2009, in his 47th year, after a short battle with cancer. Born in Sydney, N.S., he was the son of Hazen and Marie (Bunn) Usher. He is also survived by his loving “other mother”, Faith Usher; his childhood sweetheart and love of his life, Hilda (Ash), to whom he had been married for 25 years; his heart’s pride and joy, daughters, Deanna and Kelly, both at home; his brothers, Billy (Rosalie), Gardiner Mines, Melvin (Laura), River Denys, Chris (Melanie), Calgary; his sisters, Arlene MacDonald (Paul), Valley Mills, Anna Usher of Scotsville, N.S. and son-in-law to be, Justin Maguire, Georgetown; his in-laws, George and Annie May Ash, Linconville, N.S. and their extended families, many special nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Shane was predeceased by his brothers, Glenn (1968) and Hazen Jr. (1990) and his grandparents, Dolly and Billy Bunn and Margaret and Joe Usher. Shane was a much sought after and respected interior designer and took great pride in his work. He touched the lives of many people with his special ways, even some he never met in person but through his Cape Breton.com family, who all loved and respected him. They will miss his contribution to the site. Shane will live on through our special memories with the way he touched our lives. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Georgetown Christian Fellowship Church, Highway #7, today (Thursday), Feb. 19, 2009 at 2 p.m., officiated by Pastor Dave Tapley. A light lunch and fellowship to follow. Family flowers only please. Remembrances to the Georgetown Chapter of Cancer Assistance Services, 222 Mountainview Road North, Georgetown, L7G 3R2 or directly to the family c/o Hilda Usher, 60 Park Avenue, Apt. 408, Georgetown, L7G 4Y9, would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and donations may be made at www.mackinnonfamilyfuneralhome.com, 1-877-421-9860 (toll free). ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths February 18, 2009 Wednesday There are 3 obituaries for February 18, 2009. 1. Blundon, Warren Stanley - published February 17, 2009 2. Harriss, Victor J - published February 17, 2009 3. Roach, Daniel R - published February 17, 2009 4. MacAskill, Bruce Corbitt - published February 17, 2009 Warren Stanley Blundon, Grand Mira North Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Life is not measured by years although taken at such a young age Warren 'WSB' enjoyed a fulfilling fun life. Warren passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney, he was the son of Mrs. Marie (Walker) Blundon, Dutch Brook, and the late Ron Blundon. Warren worked for the Department of Transportation for the past 29 years, where he enjoyed conversations with the people who he encountered on the country roads. Warren had a passion for nature, he loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and boating on the Mira. Besides his mother, Warren is survived by his best friend and wife of 25 years, Natalie (Presseau) Blundon; two sons, Carl (Erin), Marion Bridge, Spencer (Candace), Lethbridge; his brothers, Danny (Susie), Halifax, Billy (Arlene), London, Blair (Willena), Cape North. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Frances Presseau, father-in-law, Bob (Fran) Presseau, sisters-in-law, Florence (Brent) Sutherland, Roberta (Darren) MacNeil; as well as four nephews, Cory, Matthew, Daniel, Kevin; four nieces, Leah, Erin, godchild, Jillian, and Emma. Besides his father, Ronnie, he was predeceased by his brother, Jason. He will be missed by all the gals and guys in Mira where he made some of his truest friendships. Visitation will be take place Thursday, Feb. 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. A celebration of Warren's life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 at the funeral home chapel with a reception to follow. Interment to take place in Sandfield Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Warren, donations may be made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care or charity of choice. 'Live, love and laugh' Online condolences can be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Mr. Victor Harriss, Sydney Born in Sydney , Nova Scotia, Canada, - We regret to announce the passing of Victor Jackson Harriss, of Kings Road, Sydney, who passed away at home on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, with his niece, Patricia Harriss by his side. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Richard and Ann Ella (Powell) Harriss. An innovative and well-known construction businessman for over 60 years, Victor owned & operated Meadows Sand and Gravel Ltd. and Harriss and Harriss Ltd. Vic along with his wife, Joan enjoyed many long hours at their property at Northside East Bay, sailing the "Caprice" on the Bras d'Or Lakes. He was predeceased by his wife, Joan (Young); sisters, Eunice Harriss and Beatrice Daly; brothers, Herb and Richard. Vic was the last surviving member of his immediate family. A memorial service will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Thursday 2 p.m., with Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the United Way or the Salvation Army. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Daniel Roach, Woodstock Born in Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada, May 11, 1942 - Daniel Roderick 'Donnie' Roach, 66 of Woodstock, Ont., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009. Born May 11, 1942, in Reserve Mines, N.S., he was the son of the late Tim Roach and the late Annie Morrison and the foster child of the late Charlie Deveaux and the late Marie-Mae (Roach) Deveaux, formerly of Point Cross, N.S. He is survived by his wife, the former Faye Sylvia MacPhee; son, Danny, London, Ont.; daughter, Penny, Woodstock; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; brother, Lorne and sister, Marilyn, both of Woodstock; a half-brother, Ernie, Sydney, N.S.; half-sister, Margie, Windsor, Ont. and a foster brother, Joe Louis Deveaux, Moncton, N.B. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be celebrated at a later date in Eglise Saint-Pierre, Cheticamp, N.S., to be followed immediately by the interment of ashes in the parish cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bruce Corbitt MacAskill 64, Glace Bay - Bruce Corbitt MacAskill of Glace Bay, who passed away on Feb 10, 2009, was predeceased by his brothers, John Dan and George Edward. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** Note *** Submitted by Doug Grant <Douglass_Grant@cbu.ca> Obituary from the Hamilton Spectator of 17 February 2009: MACDONALD, D. Jean Peacefully, at The Village of Wentworth Heights, Hamilton, Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2009, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Fraser for 53 years, who predeceased her in 2001. Dear mother of David and his wife Elizabeth of London, Jim and his wife Anne of Woodstock and Robert and his wife Marilyn of Heidelberg, Ontario. Loving grandmother of Gregory (and wife Erin), and Daniel (and wife Luann), Brian, Jill, Drew, Heather and Michael, and great-grandmother of Claire and Noelle. She was predeceased by her parents Donald (Danny) and Edith MacLean, and her brothers Grant and Roy, of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. She is survived by her brother Donald (and wife Suzanne) of Toronto, and many nieces and nephews. Jean was a graduate in nursing of the Glace Bay General Hospital in 1947, and worked at several hospitals and nursing homes in St. Jacobs and Hamilton. She was a long time member of the Emmanuel United Church in Hamilton, and is fondly remembered by her many church friends. The family is grateful for the care received by Jean from the doctors, nurses and staff of the Juravinski Cancer Centre, Henderson Hospital and The Village of Wentworth Heights. Resting at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, 322 Fennell Avenue East, Hamilton. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2009. A funeral service will be held at Emmanuel United Church, 871 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009. Cremation is to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Emmanuel United Church, the Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Further information supplied by the family: The mother of the deceased was Edith Grant, daughter of William Grant and Martha Rankin. Her husband Fraser was the son of James J. MacDonald and Margaret Flora Nicholson of Birch Grove, later Glace Bay. Her brother Roy mentioned above as predeceased, was killed in action in World War II. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Hello all, I wonder if someone can add some flesh to the following skeleton. Thank you of you can! Edward Ross was born in Scotland. He was living in perhaps Benbecula or North Uist. In 1827 his widow, Ann MacDonald left Scotland and came to Leitches Creek, Cape Breton with 4 children. They were: 1. Mary who married Angus MacDonald 2. Catherine who married Ian MacCormack (in Scotland) 3. Peter and 4. Angus. Questions: 1. Were there other children in this family? 2. Did some children stay in Scotland? 3. What happened to Peter and Angus? Did they return to Scotland or move elsewhere? Thank you for any help you can offer! Rosemary McLean

I am interested in finding information on Catherine MacSween, seventh child of Murchadh MacSween of Ironville. It is believed she married a Protestant (Presbyterian?) fisherman in Ingonish. Does anyone have knowledge of this line? I would be grateful for any leads. Sincerely, Teresa MacEachern

Cape Breton Deaths February 17, 2009 Tuesday There are 17 obituaries for February 17, 2009. 1. Coffin, Shirley - published February 16, 2009 2. Duliba, Sophie - published February 16, 2009 3. Dyer, George - published February 16, 2009 4. Gillis, Ramona M - published February 16, 2009 5. LeBlanc, Joyce - published February 16, 2009 6. MacDonald, Mary W - published February 16, 2009 7. MacInnis, Ann T - published February 16, 2009 8. MacKinnon, James M - published February 16, 2009 9. Muise, Ronald G - published February 16, 2009 10. O'Brien, Violet - published February 16, 2009 11. Parks, Mario S - published February 16, 2009 12. Pasher, Clara V - published February 16, 2009 13. Peck, Brendan N - published February 16, 2009 14. Poirier, Eva - published February 16, 2009 15. Reid, Anna C - published February 16, 2009 16. Rideout, Clarence G - published February 16, 2009 17. Treybig, Stephen - published February 16, 2009 Shirley Coffin, Bedford Born in Gaspesie, Quebec, Canada, February 1, 1941 - - - Shirley(Davis) Coffin, 68 died February 16, 2009 in Bedford, Nova Scotia. Born in the Gaspésie, Québec, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth (Dufresne) Davis. Shirley received her education at B.A. Dalhousie University,1989; B.Ed. Mount Saint Vincent University, 1991; M.Ed. Mount Saint Vincent University 1997 and M.Ed. Mount Saint Vincent University 2001. Shirley moved to Bathurst, N.B. in 1964 where she began her married life with her husband Bryce Coffin. This is where they raised their four daughters and made life-long friendships. In 1979, she moved to Nova Scotia with her family where she continued her post-secondary education. Shirley had a passion for teaching. She became a dedicated, caring and concerned educator. Besides her enthusiasm for learning, she had a passion for music, dance, song, literature, travel and the sun. She was respected and loved by her family, friends, co-workers and students. She spent her last days at home surrounded by her loving husband of 44 years and family. As Shirley often said, "Carpe Diem", (Seize the day). Survived by husband, Bryce Coffin; daughters, Tina (Robert) Crowell, Shelley (Joe) Rudderham, Susan Coffin (Robert Kenney), Natalie (Bill) Muise and 11 grandchildren; also many cousins, aunts and uncles. To everyone who cared for Shirley in one capacity or another, to everyone who sent cards, phoned, made meals "Thank You/Merci Beaucoup". Visitation will be held February 18, 2009, 7-9 p.m. at T.K. Barnard Funeral Home, Bedford, N.S. Funeral/memorial services, Feb 19, 2009, St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Bedford, 10:30 a.m. Fr. Pat Cosgrove officiating. Interment will take place in the Spring 2009 in Gaspe, Quebec Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. ___________________________________________________________________________ Mrs. Sophie Duliba, Montreal - Passed away peacefully at the nursing home in Montreal on January 27, 2009 at the age of 91. Sophie was predeceased by her husband, Michael; sister of the late Katie, Mary, Helen, Ann, Charlotte, Minnie, Pauline and her brother, Johnny. Survived by her sisters, Eva Kandravy and Olga Simko of Montreal and her brother, Peter Bachansci of Miami, Florida. She will be remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place in Montreal, burial and services will take place at a later date in Sydney, N.S. ___________________________________________________________________________ George Dyer, Sydney Born in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland, Canada, - George Dyer, 78, MacLeod's Hill, Sydney, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Cornerbrook, Nfld., George was the son of the late Henry and Mae (Decker) Dyer. He retired from Irving Oil Ltd. after 23 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth (MacEachern); daughters, Linda and Susan (Wayne), Sydney and Evelyn (Marc), Quebec; sons, George (Melanie) and David (Debbie), Sydney; sisters, Beulah (Donald) MacRury, Sydney and Hazel (Jim) Walters, Bras d'Or; brothers, Gordon (Bride), Sydney and Fred (Lillian), Halifax; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. George was predeceased by his son, John; sisters, Evelyn and Ruby; half-sisters, Mabel and Agnes; half-brothers, Aubrey, Ross and Alistair of Newfoundland. ___________________________________________________________________________ Ramona Gillis, Glace Bay Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ramona Marie Gillis, 72, of Victoria Street, Glace Bay on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at her residence. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Donelda (Webb) MacIntyre. Ramona was very musically inclined and loved to play the fiddle, piano and guitar. She was a life-long member of the Coal Town Chorus. She wrote a book of poetry and was a songwriter. She thoroughly loved music. She was a member of Branch 3 Legion. She also was involved in the St. Anthony’s St. Vincent de Paul. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Rita Gillard, Michelle (Shelly) MacDonald, Melanie (Robert) Snow, Denise Gillis (Tommy), all of Glace Bay; only son, Dr. William Gillard (Laurie), Chicago; brothers, Donald ‘Mac’ MacIntyre, Ontario; sisters, Lois (Roy) Scott, Ontario, Bernice Butler, Glace Bay, Colleen (Robert) Adams, Ontario, Sally (Jim) Kelly, Glace Bay; 11 cherished grandchildren, Shannon, Matthew, Conar, Jordan, Caroline, Keith ‘Keithie’, Kyle, Brandon, Bethany, Breagh, Jaden (Nana’s Sweetheart Darling Angel Boy). Besides her parents she was predeceased by her first husband, William Henry Gillard, second husband, Gilbert Gillis. In honoring Ramona’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 funeral mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Church, Glace Bay, with Fr. Conrad Edwards officiating. Donations in Ramona’s memory may be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Society or Palliative Care Society. Online condolences to the Gillis family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Joyce LeBlanc, Sydney Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with great sadness that the family wish to announce the passing of Joyce LeBlanc on February 16, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Robert ‘Bob’ and Frances (MacLennan) Jardine. Joyce worked for many years for the Town of New Waterford and Community Services in New Waterford and Glace Bay, where she retired in 2005. She was a member of Calvin United Church, New Waterford and her favourite past times were spending time with her grandchildren at her cottage in Mira, attending horse races and hosting Sunday dinners. She is survived by her loving husband, Harold and children, Linda MacLeod (Paul McLennan), Harold (Lisa), Bobbie (Joe) MacDonald, Joel (Cheryl), and Katie (Kris) Price; seven grandchildren, Elyse and Nikki MacLeod, Brett and Robyn LeBlanc, Bhreagh and Liam MacDonald and Rylan Price; sisters, Jackie (Eddie) Hindle, Sandra (Ritchie) Jury and brother Wally (Willena) Jardine. Visitation for Joyce will take place today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500. A funeral service to celebrate Joyce’s life will take place on Wednesday, February 18, at 11 a.m in Calvin United Church, Hudson Street, New Waterford with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating and burial in Union Grove Cemetery. A luncheon will be held in the church hall and all are invited. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joyce’s memory can be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Unit or the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. To send online condolences to the family go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. “Joyce will be sadly missed by her family and friends” ___________________________________________________________________________ Mary MacDonald, Halifax Born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - With deep regret we announce the passing, on February 12, 2009, of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Raised and educated in North Sydney, she was the eldest daughter of the late William and Mary (MacDonald) Batherson. Mary and her husband raised their two daughters in Sydney Mines, where she was active in the Immaculate Conception CWL, the Red Cross and the Canadian Cancer Society. In addition to her volunteer commitments, she was an avid bowler at the St. Mary’s Hall Lanes, and a member of a ladies social group. At the age of 43, Mary began a new adventure, moving with her family first to Pennsylvania, and subsequently to Yonkers, New York, and Michigan a number of years later. It was during this period when she once again demonstrated her resiliency, re-entering the work force after a 25 year absence working at Gimbal’s Department Store, and later for the American Cancer Society. She loved gardening, swimming, and working with ceramics, and relished vacations spent visiting family in Ottawa, Ont., Halifax, and Cape Breton. After many years away, she and Louis returned to Nova Scotia, retiring in Halifax. Mary will always be remembered for her ready smile, big blue eyes, and friendly manner, but her loving kindness, and love of family truly defined who she was. Surviving are her daughters, Theresa (Tess Cuthbertson), Smith, Halifax; Mary Lou (Barry) White, Eastern Passage and their sons, Jamie (Marzena) White, Ottawa, Ont. and their children, Emily, Nathan, Joshua; and Christopher (Crystal) White, Dartmouth; brother, Blaise Batherson, Michigan/Florida; 14 nieces; seven nephews, and their families; sisters-in-law, Mona (Walsh) Batherson, Muriel (Dixon) MacDonald, Judy Curts and many special friends and neighbours. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was predeceased by husbands, Joseph E. Cuthbertson (1944), and Louis J. MacDonald (2003); brothers, Leo, John and Lorraine; sisters, Agnus Abraham and Joan Petite. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the Parkstone Extended Care Facility, 156 Parkland Dr., Halifax, in the Great Hall. Reception following. There will be a private burial. Attendees may drop off their passengers at the door but are encouraged to park on Parkland Drive, as there is limited parking in the lot due to on-going construction. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to St. Joseph Church Restoration Fund P.O. Box 338, North Sydney, N.S. B3A 3M4 or Heart & Stroke Foundation 5523 Spring Garden Rd. Halifax, N.S. B3J 3T1. Online condolences to condolences.snow@ns.aliantzinc.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Ann MacInnis, Sydney Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Ann Theresa MacInnis, 79, of Hillside Road, Marion Bridge, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Edward Fanning and Madeline Cullen. She was a member of Sacred Heart Mission parish, Marion Bridge. Ann was very involved in the church and a very active fundraiser both for the church and in the community. Her door was always open and if you were ever in need of a pair of warm knitted socks or a hot cup of tea, Ann was the one to go to. She was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 60 years, Lawrence; daughters, Lynda (Calvin) Eddy, Beverly (Ernest) Mugridge, Anita (Charles) Foley, Nancy MacInnis; sons, Lawrence William (Barb) and Robert Phillip. She will also be sadly missed by her 14 grandchildren, Adelia, Susan, Bill, Matthew, Leah, Michelle, Brad, Adam, Ian, Colin, Tyler, David, Rob and Daniel; as well several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Madeline and sister, Delores. Visitation for Ann MacInnis will be held Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Mission Church with Rev. Donald MacGillivary officiating. Burial at a later date. Donations to Sacred Heart Mission Church, Marion Bridge. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. ___________________________________________________________________________ James MacKinnon, Sydney Born in Sydney Forks, Nova Scotia, Canada, - James Michael MacKinnon, 88 of Sydney, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Murdock and Margaret (MacIntyre) MacKinnon. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish, Sydney. James was a kind and friendly man. He was employed with the Department of National Defense as a painter until his retirement. James was an avid reader and loved music, animals and was an avid collector. He is survived by his sister, Mora (Kenny) Hawley, Sydney and by numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to James’s caregiver, brother-in-law, Kenny Hawley. He was predeceased by his brothers, Jerome, Hector and John Alec ‘Bebes’; a sister, Jessie and five siblings in infancy. Visitation for James Michael MacKinnon will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church with Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the C.B. Branch of S.P.C.A or charity of choice. Family flowers only by request. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Ronald Muise, Glace Bay Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, November 22, 1944 - It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Ronald Muise on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at Victoria Haven Nursing Home in Glace Bay. Born in New Waterford, Nov. 22, 1944, Ronald was the only son of the late Rannie and Mary Blanche (Muise) Muise. He was a member of the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Agnes Church, New Waterford. Ronald is survived by two sisters, Emily Sampson, Anita Campbell, both in New Waterford; and one niece, Ronda (Glen) Chiasson, Antigonish. Besides his parents, Ronald was predeceased by two brothers-in-law, Andrew ‘Brother’ Sampson and Dan Campbell. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A memorial service, officiated by Rev. Paul MacNeil will be held Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at 2 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Fellowship to follow in the funeral home reception area. As an expression of sympathy for Ronald, donations in his memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Schizophrenic Society. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Violet O'Brien, Glace Bay Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Violet ‘Lou’ O’Brien, 80, on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at her residence on 49 Eighth St., Glace Bay, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late James and Cassie (Cameron) Walsh. Ma was the backbone of the family, always available with a warm welcome, a listening ear and wonderful words of wisdom and advice for all of us. You could be sure their door was always open and the teapot was always on. From the comfort of her rocker with dad always beside her, she made each and everyone feel welcome in her home. Lou is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Alphonse. She will be sadly missed by her six daughters and four sons. They include, Marie (Ike) Egerdeen, Ontario, daughter-in-law, Karen O’Brien, Jack (Nancy), Annette, Wayne (Martha), Mickey (Gloria), Donna (Marty) O’Donnell, Sheila (Mike) Burke, Vera (Joe) O’Donnell, Paula (Johnnie) Parsons, all of Glace Bay, Lloyd (Sam), Halifax and daughter-in-law, Patricia MacDonald, Antigonish. Also surviving are four sisters, Stasia, Rita, Nellie, Florence, all of Ontario; along with many nieces and nephews. Violet ‘Lou’ was ‘Proud Nan’ of 36 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Besides her parents, Violet was predeceased by a daughter, Patsy, three sons, Kevin, Phonsie, Tommy, one great-grandson and great-granddaughter and two brothers and five sisters. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18 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. Leo Boone will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. John’s Church, Glace Bay. Fellowship will follow in the parish hall. Violet will be interred in the parish cemetery at a later date. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Palliative Care. Condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca "Your gentle smile, And generous heart, Will live with us forever ___________________________________________________________________________ Mario Parks, Sydney Born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Mario Salvatore Parks, 45, Townsend Street, Sydney, passed away at home on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009. Born in North Sydney, he was a son of Michael and Margaret (Pino) Parks. Surviving are his wife, Barbara (Scott); stepdaughter, Jennifer; sisters, Linda, Burlington, Ont. and Carolyn, Sydney; brothers, Edward and Joseph, North Sydney, Chris, Leitches Creek, John, Georges River and Kevin, Cambridge, Ont.; numerous nieces and nephews. Mario was predeceased by his grandparents, Michael and Marie Jeanette Parks. A memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, North Sydney, on Thursday at 10 a.m., with Rev. Jake Andrea officiating. ___________________________________________________________________________ Clara Pasher, Sydney Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Clara Virginia Pasher, 73, of St. Joseph Street, New Waterford, passed away Saturday, Feb.14, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late George and Martha (Bresson) Cecchetto. Clara was a member of the Parish of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Church and the New Waterford Lioness Club. She worked in the meat department at the CO-OP in New Wateford. Clara was an avid bowler and dart player. She also loved ice skating and playing cards. Clara has many happy family memories from Lake Ainslie that she holds close to her heart. Surviving are daughters, Melvina (Glen) Pasher, Charlottetown, P.E.I., Donnelda Pasher, Thompson, Man.; son, Brian Pasher, Thompson, Man.; brothers, Georgie (Mary) Cecchetto, New Waterford, George ‘Chico’ Cecchetto, Halifax; sisters, Georgetta (Jack) Timmons, New Glasgow, Anna (Denis) Arbuckle, Amherst, N.S.; grandchildren, Rayonie (Rui), Stephen, David, Michael, and Buddy; daughter-in-law, Carmel (Rockett) Pasher; several nieces and nephews. Besides family members, Clara will be missed by numerous friends, especially Sadie Chambers. Clara was predeceased by her husband, Melvin Pasher, son, Stephen ‘Moe’ Pasher, and brother, Sonny Cecchetto. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration for Clara will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael Church, River Ryan, with Fr. Paul MacNeil officiating. A luncheon will follow at St Agnes Hall, Convent Street, New Waterford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice/Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton, Scotchtown Volunteer Fire Department, or a charity of one’s choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Brendan Peck, Sydney Mines Born in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada, July 28, 1925 - We regret to announce the passing of Brendan Peck, 83, of Sydney Mines, on February 13, 2009, at the veteran’s wing of Harbour View Hospital, Sydney Mines. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Loretta (MacDonald) Peck. He was a member of Immaculate Conception parish, Sydney Mines. Brendan served overseas with the Canadian Navy from 1939 – 1945. He saw action in Ireland, Scotland, and England. He was stationed aboard the destroyer Esquimault, which was later torpedoed off Halifax during the Second World War. He moved to the United States in the 1950s and was employed throughout his life as a harness horse trainer. He worked for Hall of Famers - Saunders Russell, Joe O’Brien, Stanley Dancer, Del Miller, and Clint Hodgins. Brendan is most remembered during his harness racing career as a trainer with the Bill Haughton Stables. His biggest accomplishment was taking the race mare Keystone Pioneer to the International Trot in Sweden. He is survived by his brother, Bernie (Grace); sisters, Marie Hartigan, Joan (Leonard) Ryan, and Helen (Wayne) Middlecamp; cousins, Irenaeus (Paul) Sullivan and Ray MacDonald (Elizabeth); many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, Gerard. There will be no visitation. A funeral mass to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at 2 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Centennial Room. Donations in Brendan’s memory may be made to the Northside Hospital Foundation, or to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Eva Delia Poirier 83, Glace Bay - It is with heartfelt sadness that our family announces the peaceful passing of Eva D. Poirier (Madore) on Sunday, February 15, 2009; ‘at home’ 1 Gordon Street, Glace Bay. Eva was a daughter of the late Victor and Mary Grace Gilmet. She resided in Barrie, Ont. for 41 years, working in the restaurant business before returning to Glace Bay four years ago. She is survived by her children, Yvonne (Albert) Stoodley, with whom she resided, Gordon (Louise) Madore, Cambridge, Louise (Doug) Stewart, David (Mary) Madore and Wanda (George) Fluney, all of Barrie, and Terry (Diane) Madore, Port Severn; 14 grandchildren: Jean Marie Thompson, Lee Ann Woodman, Cambridge, Donna Campbell and Melissa King, Glace Bay, Brian Stoodley, Lantz, Doug Mercer, Chilliwack, Joseph Mercer, Barrie, Mark Madore, Texas, Kim Madore, Port Severn, Crystal Rose, Toronto, David Jr. and Michael Madore, Barrie, Allysa and Claire Fluney, Barrie; 16 great grandchildren: “Grannie” to Mitchell, Joshua, Noah, Nicholas, Jonathan, Mya and Tyler; “Nan” to Caleb, Maddie and Katelyn, Katie, Gregory and Bradley, Tyler, Ivy and Benjamin; 4 great, great grandchildren: Gregory Jr., Spring, Ethan and Skyla; brothers, Wilfred, Glace Bay, William, Hamilton; sisters, Rose (Harold) Kinslow and Shirley Aucoin both of Glace Bay and Joyce (Bob) McDonald, Winnipeg. She was predeceased by her first husband, Lamille Madore and second husband, Hubert (Ted) Poirier; brother, Roy; sisters, Alma Moore and Joan Moore; daughter-in-law, Edie Madore and son-in-law George Mercer. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Curry’s Funeral Home, Glace Bay. There will be no visitation or funeral service. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank the “homecare girls”, Dr. Kajetanowicz, Dr. Hobbs, Heather Skinner and the Palliative Care team; and the VON for making mom’s remaining days more bearable -“A special group of people who truly show compassion and caring for the whole family”. Thank you so very much. Donations in Eva’s memory are suggested to Palliative Care or charity of choice. Email condolences may be directed to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Anna Reid, Saint John Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, August 4, 1916 - A prayer of thanksgiving is offered for the life and love of a devoted and endearing, loving mother and grandmother. Anna Cecilia (Merlin) Reid of Chapel Hill Estates, Rothesay, N.B. passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at the Saint John Regional Hospital at the age of 92 years. Born in Glace Bay on August 4, 1916, daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Layes) Merlin. Left to cherish her life are her sons, John Joseph (Marilyn) of New Waterford, Aubrey of Rothesay, N.B., Michael (Linda) of Quispamsis, N.B., Edward (Nancy) of Edmonton, Alta.; daughters, Pauline (Anthony) Niedzielski of Cape Breton and Heather (Pat) Oakley of Saint John, N.B.; one sister, Rita of Glace Bay; 19 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Anna was predeceased by her husband, John Joseph (1977); daughter, Jane and grandchildren, Reginald, John Francis, Mary Cecelia (1964); as well as daughter-in-law, Sandra (1988); brother, Cecil; sisters, Dorothy, Ruby, Marguerite and Mildred. Devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Anna was wonderful mother and cook she was active in home and school and with the C.W.L. Those who knew her, will miss her terribly. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Rd., Saint John, N.B. (506-646-2424) with visitation on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial mass will be celebrated from Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church in Rothesay on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 12 p.m., reception to follow. Private family interment to take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery at a later date. Donations in memory of Anna can be made to the Saint Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of the donor’s choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.fundyfuneralhome.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Clarence Rideout - It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Clarence Gordon Rideout, 77, on Monday, Feb.16, 2009, at the Northside General Hospital, after a lengthy illness. Born in Sydney Mines, Clarence was the son of the late Bond and Myrtle (Snow) Rideout. He was a member of the Salvation Army. He was a retired coal miner, having worked in the Prince Mine for over 21 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth (Dawe) Rideout; daughters, Debbie (James) Hardy, Georges River, Carol (Bert) Sullivan, North Sydney, Ruth Ann Rideout (Steve Wells), Sydney, and Darlene Rideout, (Cliffy), Sydney Mines; sons, Clarence Jr. (Denise), Alder Point, and Brian (Nadine), at home; 12 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Donnie (Dolores), Sydney Mines; sisters, Florence MacLellan and Loretta MacKinnon, both of Sydney Mines, and Bernice, Halifax. Besides his parents, Clarence was predeceased by his son, Kevin, sister, Margaret Ford, and brothers, Arthur and Fred. The family will receive visitors at the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Clarence’s life will take place in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. with Major Daniel Roode officiating. Donations in memory of Clarence may be made to the Salvation Army, or to the Children’s Wish foundation. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Stephen Treybig, Calgary Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Stephen passed away peacefully in the arms of his Mum and surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. He is lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his parents, Cathy Daigle and Patrick Treybig; two brothers, Christopher and Kevin; grandparents, Harold and Terry Daigle; great-grandmother, Mae Daigle; aunt, Tammy (Blaine); uncle, Jimmy (Monica); cousin, Jessica and numerous family members and friends. A celebration of Stephen’s life will be held at South Calgary Funeral Centre on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009. Condolences may be sent to harolddaigle@ns.sympatico.ca to be forwarded to the family in Calgary. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths February 16, 2009 Monday Is there gold in that thar sandbar ? LEROY PEACH The Cape Breton Post In 1966, Port Morien resident Gerald Martell found, in a house that he bought from the Bown family, a well written and compelling document about a hidden treasure. Ancestors of the Bowns came to this area as pioneers by way of Ireland in the 1860s. The story of the treasure is told by a grandmother to her grandson, thereby giving it an air of authenticity. It appears to have been written around 1900. The grandmother recalled that the Bowns came to Morien at a time when commercial mining was just beginning and Cowbay Mines was a bustling community which would grow eventually to a village of 3,000. One day one of the Bown women met a man named Pierre, an old French fisherman, who told her an interesting tale. He said that the French from Louisbourg, in 1745, buried their treasure in the belief they would one day return once the English left. In fact, he said there was buried treasure on the Morien sandbar and that two rival parties of Frenchmen came back to look for it but the shifting sands thwarted them. They quarrelled. Two were killed. They left the place saying that it was cursed. >From time to time, fishermen saw lights moving up and down the bar. These were the ghosts, he said, searching for the lost treasure. The grandmother told the grandson that she saw the treasure. She said that one day she was picking berries on the bar. She was accompanied by her faithful dog. On the way home, she came to a clump of trees at the entrance to the sandbar. Her husband came looking for her. Playfully she hid from him and went deeper and deeper into a forested area near the lake at the back of the bar. She then headed back to her home. At a spot near a fallen log, the dog began to dig furiously and uncovered a box four feet long. The cover had fallen away. Inside there was gold. She marked the area carefully, noting in particular the angles of the surrounding spruce and birch trees. Then she emerged from the dense woods to greet her husband. Together they tried to find the spot where the hidden treasure was, even climbing to locate the angled trees. But the trees were all alike. She then told old Pierre. He said, "No use at all ma'amŠ It's gone forever. I've heard tell that when there's treasure buried anywhere, the good God lets the earth open onceŠ If the person that's lucky enough to see it can get out even a little bit, then the ground can't close again. But if they leave it as it was, they never find it again." They and others searched for weeks, "the lure of hidden wealth," like the lure of the modern-day lotto, the scratch-and-win and the casino, impelling them onward. On Oct. 24, 1869, the dreaded Saxby Gale piled tons of sand on the sandbar area and almost filled up the lake back of it. To this day, the fortune has never been found. Was this well written account a hoax or the truth? I leave the reader to decide. LeRoy Peach lives in Port Morien and may be reached at leroy_peach@yahoo.ca. His column appears every week in the Cape Breton Post

Cape Breton Deaths February 16, 2009 Monday There are 7 obituaries for February 16, 2009. 1. Allan, Keith Douglas - published February 15, 2009 2. Fraser, Margaret (Greta) - published February 15, 2009 3. Halliday, Lois A - published February 13, 2009 4. MacAskill, Bruce C - published February 15, 2009 5. MacDonald, Bernard D - published February 15, 2009 6. MacDonald, Duncan Cameron - published February 15, 2009 7. Stamper, Patricia Ann - published February 15, 2009 Keith Douglas Allan, Truro Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, - Keith Douglas Allan, 64, Truro, passed away Feb. 4, 2009, at home. Born in Montreal, Que., he was the son of the late Douglas and Lillian Allan. He is survived by his daughter, Carrie (Shaun) Burke; and will always be remembered and loved by his grandson, Jordan; brother, Wayne; and stepmother Irene. Keith's wife Marilyn passed away in 2007 and it was her family that he considered his 'heart' family. Keith and Marilyn are survived by her brothers, Gary (Louella) MacLeod, Ian (Helen) MacLeod and her sister, Colleen (Donnie) Sives; as well as several beloved nieces and nephews. Carrie and Shaun would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of EMS Truro who tried so hard on the fourth to save Keith. A memorial service will be held Friday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, with Rev. Kevin Richardson officiating. His final resting place will be in Sydney, N.S. at a later date beside his wife Marilyn. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Arthritis Society of Nova Scotia are gratefully appreciated. ___________________________________________________________________________ Mrs. Margaret (Greta) Fraser, Sydney Mines March 2, 1920 - Longtime resident of Sydney Mines, Greta Fraser passed away peacefully at the Northside Community Guest Home on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and a friend. Born on March 2, 1920, she was the daughter of the late D.W. (Bill) and Margaret (MacKenzie) MacDonald. Greta was a member of Carman United Church, Sydney Mines. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret (Peggy) Moffat (Ian); and her two grandsons, Stuart and Tavis. Greta was the last surviving member of her family; she was predeceased by her brothers, Fraser and Ralph, and also by her husbands, Rod MacArthur and Thomas R. Fraser. At Greta's request there will be no visitation or funeral service. A graveside service will be held in the spring. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. Donations may be made to a charity of ones choice in Greta's memory. A special thank you to Dr. M. McKeough for his care, and to the exceptional staff of the Northside Community Guest Home for their kindness and compassion. Heartfelt thanks to Greta's former neighbours and many friends for their tremendous support and encouragement. when it was needed most. ___________________________________________________________________________ Lois Halliday, Margate February 13, 2009 - Peacefully at MacEwen Mews Seniors Residence, Margate P.E.I., Feb. 13, 2009, of Lois Ann Halliday aged 97 years, formerly of Summerside, P.E.I., Stellarton, New Glasgow and Sydney, N.S. Predeceased by her parents, Woodville and Katherine (Keswick) Ingram, her first husband, Earle D. Sutherland, an infant daughter, Erdine, her second husband, Donald W.Halliday, her sisters, Elizabeth Noonan, Jessie Macdonald and Janet McDonald. Left with many loving memories are her daughter, Katherine Schaefer (Dr. Paul), Summerside, P.E.I.; sons, Wilbert Sutherland (Jody), Truro, N.S., Rev. David Sutherland (Irma), St. John's N.L.; stepson, Fraser Halliday (Ethel), Calgary, Alta.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation, but online condolences or donations in her memory may be made through Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, P.E.I. A memorial service to celebrate Lois's life will be held at a later date in Stellarton, N.S. followed by interment at Brookside Cemetery, New Glasgow, N.S. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Summerside Presbyterian Church Building Fund. www.davisonfh.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Bruce MacAskill, Glace Bay Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Bruce Corbitt MacAskill of Glace Bay on Feb. 10, 2009, at home at the age of 64. Born in Glace Bay he was the son of the late John and Helen MacAskill. He was employed with Devco, Toast Master and LoBack Literacy. Bruce was an avid reader and loved music. He was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay. Bruce is survived by brothers, Bill, Edmonton, and Norman, Sydney. Bruce was predeceased by his brothers, John, Dan, George and Edward. Visitation for the late Bruce MacAskill will be held at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520, Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay, with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce's memory can be made to the CNIB or the Canadian Diabetes association. Online condolences may be emailed to patten@seaside.ns.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Mr. Bernard MacDonald, Sydney Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, February 14, 1911 Bernard Daniel MacDonald - Bernard Daniel MacDonald of Harbourstone Enhanced Care, formerly of Bentinck Street, Sydney, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, just a few hours shy of his 98th birthday. Born in Sydney, Feb. 14, 1911, he was the son of the late John C. and Mary (MacLeod) MacDonald. Bernie's father was from Arisaig, Antigonish County, while his mother was from French Road, Mira. Bernie spent most of his working life at the steel plant, retiring in 1972. He travelled the world both alone with his sister Mary Ellen. He loved world affairs, politics, the Scottish culture, travel, all things scientific, gardening, reading, singing and talking about his days at the steel plant, although not necessarily in that order. He was a devoted member of St. Anthony Daniel parish, Sydney. Bernie was unmarrried and was the last surviving member of his family. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Virginia MacDonald, Sydney; his five nephews, Robert MacDonald (Heather), Bedford, N.S., Ian MacDonald (Aggie), Sydney, Greg MacDonald (Sharon), Sydney, Michael MacDonald, Dartmouth, and Gerald MacDonald (Melissa), Sydney; two grandnieces, Heather and Sheilah MacDonald; and four grandnephews, Stephen and Justin MacDonald, Ian MacDonald and Jacob MacDonald. Bernie was predeceased by his sister, Mary Ellen in 1994, and his brother, Robert 'Bob' in 2000. There will be no visitation for the late Bernard MacDonald. A Mass of Resurrection and a celebration of Bernie's life will take place Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Daniel Church, Alexandra Street, Sydney, with Fr. Donald MacGillivary officiating. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Mr. Duncan Cameron MacDonald, Dominion Born in Dominion, Nova Scotia, Canada, - We are saddened to announce the passing of Duncan MacDonald, formerly of Mitchell Avenue, Dominion, which occurred Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at the Glace Bay Healthcare Complex. Duncan was born in Dominion to the late Charles and Mary Ann (Cameron) MacDonald. Duncan was a proud veteran having served overseas during the Second World War with the Cape Breton Highlanders. He spent most of his working life in Ontario as a production line supervisor before retiring to Cape Breton. A member of St. Anne's parish, Duncan was an altar server, Eucharistic minister and a Third Order Carmelite. He was a proud member and very dedicated to the work of Alcoholics Anonymous for more than 50 years. Duncan is survived by his longtime companion and friend 'Little Jenny' MacNeil, New Waterford; several stepchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Lillian (nee Butts), brothers, Charles 'Dink', James and Angus, sisters, Isabele 'Belle' and Jenny. Visitation will be held this evening (Monday) 7-9 p.m. in Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Members of the Carmelite Community will meet at 6:30 p.m. for the Rosary. The funeral mass to celebrate Duncan's life will be held at St. Anne's Church Tuesday, 10 a.m., Rev. Leo Boone officiating. Donations in Duncan's memory may be made to St. Anne's St. Vincent de Paul Society or charity of choice. E-mail condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Patricia Ann Stamper, Sydney Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - We regret to announce the passing of Patricia Ann Stamper, 68, of Edwardsville, which occurred Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (MacMullin) Donnelly. Employed at the Smart Shop for 47 years until her retirement. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Branch 126, Westmount. She is survived by her brother, Barry; and her companion of many years, Frank Phillipo. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a daughter, Natallie Marie in infancy, and brothers, Robert and Neil. In honour of Patricia's wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Holy Rosary Church, Westmount, with Fr. Dan MacInnis officiating. Reception to follow at Westmount Legion. Donations in Patricia's memory may be made to the Red Cross and Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

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Cape Breton Deaths February 14, 2009 Saturday There are 7 obituaries for February 14, 2009. 1. Capstick, Duncan 'Buddy' B - published February 13, 2009 2. Gardiner, Genevieve 'Jenny' D - published February 13, 2009 3. King, Neville C - published February 13, 2009 4. Manuel, Ethel H - published February 12, 2009 5. Messenger, Harold S - published February 13, 2009 6. Nolan, Leo - published February 13, 2009 7. Parsons, Rose T - published February 13, 2009 8. Turnbull, Graham Morrison - published February 13, 2009 Duncan 'Buddy' Capstick, Neil's Harbour Born in Capstick, Nova Scotia, Canada, - We the family of the late Buddy Capstick are saddened to announce his passing at Buchanan Memorial Health Center, Neil’s Harbour, on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, after a lengthy illness. Born in Capstick, Victoria County, he was the son of the late W. J. Duncan and Margaret M. (MacDonald) Capstick. He was a member of St. Margaret’s parish. Buddy served with the Canadian Army in the Second World War. He worked as an inshore fisherman. He is survived by his two grandsons, John L. and Bernard ‘Bud’ Burton; sister, Bertha Kanarie; brother Ernest (Marie) Capstick and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Buddy was predeceased by a son, John; brothers, Ronald, Dan R. and Angus. Visitation for Buddy Capstick will be held in St. Margaret’s Parish Center, St. Margaret’s Village, on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass celebrating his life will take place on Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Margaret’s Church, with Fr. Dan MacDonald officiating. The burial will take place in the spring. Donations in Buddy’s memory may be made to St. Margaret’s Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca Genevieve 'Jenny' Gardiner, Sydney Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jenny Gardiner on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Theresa (Hayes) Gardiner. She enjoyed walks on the beach and spending time with her family. Jenny is survived by her daughter, April (Warren) Higgins; sisters, Josie Hill, Rose (John) Jack, Pearl Gardiner and Theresa Robic; brothers, Mike (Ann) Gardiner, Charlie Gardiner, Jim Gardiner, John (Thomasina) Gardiner, as well as her sunshine, granddaughter, Jennie. She is also survived by her dear friends, Kenneth Bishop and John MacIssac as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Betty MacNeil, Nora Washbrook, Bridget Ann Gardiner and a brother in infancy. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 15,2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Memorial mass will take place 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at St. Theresa Church, with Fr. James Oliver officiating. Reception will follow at Chant’s Funeral Home. Interment to take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks at a later date. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of… Neville King, Glace Bay Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, - Neville Chamberlain King, 73, Richmond Street, Sydney, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009, at the Cape Breton Healthcare Complex, Glace Bay. Born in St. John’s, Nfld., he was a son of the late Alpheus and Ada (Day) King. Neville was employed with Cape Breton Beverages for 25 years, until retirement. Surviving are his wife, Thelma; daughter, Deborah (Steve) Miller, Hills Road, Mira; son, Richard (Helen), Howie Centre; sister, Sherry MacNeil, B.C.; grandchildren, Jessica and Spencer Miller. Neville was predeceased by his sister, Myrtle, who was born in New York. We would like to thank Dr. MacNeil and the nurses at the ICU unit in Glace Bay, as well as, Dr. Coakley and the staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday 11 a. m., with Rev. Fred Rhymes officiating. Interment will take place at Hardwood Hill Cemetery in the spring. “He will be forever loved and sadly missed.” Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. Ethel Manuel, Baie Ste Anne Born in Alder Point, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with profound sadness we announce the death of our dear mother and grandmother, Ethel Manuel. Ethel joined the angels on February 4, 2009, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born in Alder Point, N.S. and was the daughter of Mary (Devoe) Fry and the late James Fry. She was a devoted member of Ste. Anne Church in Baie Ste. Anne, N.B. Ethel graduated from Mount St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Chatham, N.B. in 1953. She won a warm spot in the hearts of all she met while training there. Ethel enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting, reading and occasionally she joined her husband moose hunting. She gave with a heart full of love and no one who visited her home left empty handed. She will be remembered as a gracious lady who never complained and accepted the challenge of life with grace and dignity. She will be greatly missed by her husband Benoit Manuel; her 10 children and 16 grandchildren who were her precious jewels. Ethel is survived by her husband, Benoit; daughters, Charlene Manuel (Michael), Rachelle Carroll (Johnny), Melissa Savoie (Kevin), Lorna Manuel (George), Dorcas Mollins (Mike), Petrina Hebert (Daniel); sons, Joe Manuel, Arnold Manuel, Alexis Manuel (Diane), Karl Manuel (Sarah); 16 grandchildren; mother, Mary (Devoe) Fry; sisters, Linda (Lawrence MacPhee), Margaret McGraw, Bonita Mulley (Donnie), Eileen Brennan (Sheldon); brothers, William (Judy), Eugene (Joan), Edward (Faye), Earl (Lori), Brian (Sheri); sisters-in-law, Mary Fry and Linda Fry. She was predeceased by an infant granddaughter; her dad, Jim Fry; brothers, Stanley and Arthur. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at 11 a.m. in St. Anne Church in Baie Ste. Anne, N.B. with Fr. Fidele LeBlanc officiating. “This is a journey we take alone And each must go alone It’s all part of God’s plan A step on the road home.” Harold Messenger, Glace Bay Harold S. Messenger 1925 - 2009 Dominion - It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce that our father, grandfather, great grandfather and most importantly, our friend, Harold Sinclair Messenger has passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. This date also was Harold and Mary Alice’s 62nd Wedding Anniversary. A native of Dominion Street, Sydney, Harold was the son of the late Millage and Rosetta (Johnson) Messenger. Harold was employed with the Sydney Steel Plant for many years. Upon his retirement, he was employed as a Commissionaire for several years. Harold was a veteran stationed in Pettawawa and served in Korea. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Ruth (Roger) MacNeil, Fort Erie, Ontario, Marie (Tony) MacPherson, Hazel Messenger, Evelyn (Brian) Gouthro – only son, Harold (Tillie), Dominion all of Dominion and one sister, Hazel Messenger, Kitchener, Ontario; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife, Mary Alice (Forbes); brothers, Melbourne, Allister, Russell and one sister, Mary. Visitation for Harold Messenger will be held Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Dominion with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Interment will be at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. A luncheon will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harold’s memory may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd Memorial Fund. Online condolences to the Messenger family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca Dad is gone from this world but never from our hearts. Leo Nolan, Glace Bay Leo Nolan 84, Glace Bay - The family of Leo Nolan is deeply saddened to announce his peaceful passing on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Leo was the son of the late Michael and Sarah (Moore) Nolan of Caledonia. He was a hardworking family man who worked many years for Devco retiring in 1989 after many years of service. He was extremely independent and spoke his mind, but also had a great sense of humor and quick wit that put a smile on many faces. Leo was a real sports enthusiast, especially bowling and attained many trophies and awards. He loved to attend all community sporting events where he made lasting friendships. Leo and family spent some years in California and it became his home away from home. In his later years, he was happy spending time with is great grandchildren whom he loved dearly. To sum up Leo’s personality, we will quote his sister Ernie: “Leo was always a gentleman”. We will miss you Da and you will never be forgotten. Leo is survived by his loving wife, Verus ‘Bubs’ (Kelly); daughters, Leona, Glace Bay, Caroline (Roger) Bannister, California, Denise (Gerard) McNeil, Glace Bay, Cecelia, Ottawa; cherished grandchildren, Laurie (Charlie) Nicholls, Ottawa, Shawn Marsden, Alberta; great grandchildren, Rebecca and Nolan Ratchford and Cameron Ferguson. Also surviving are sisters, Mellie Boyce, Sydney, Ernie (George) Penny, Halifax, Charlena MacMullin, Ottawa; brothers, Joe (Emma), Glace Bay, Terence, Halifax and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Margaret, Etta, Anne, Christie; brothers, Billy, John ‘Jit’ and Angus. In honoring Leo’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay with Fr. Conrad Edwards officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will be held at a later date in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Online condolences to the Nolan family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca Donations in Leo’s memory may be made to: East Division Boys and Girls Club c/o Owen MacKenzie Cape Breton Regional Service P.O. Box 340 Glace Bay, N.S. Rose Parsons, Tatamagouche Born in Sydney , Nova Scotia, Canada, - Rose Theresa Parsons, 79, Tatamagouche, passed away February 13, 2009 in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Nigel and Mamie (Shebib) Holbeche. Rose worked as a CNA at St. Rita Hospital, Sydney, and then as a corrections officer at the Nova Scotia Correctional Centre in Lower Sackville. Surviving are daughters, Lynn Parsons, Dartmouth, Donna Jaillet (Archie), Caissie Cape, N.B.; foster-daughter, Louise Nicholson (Ron), Tatamagouche; sons, Lloyd Parsons (Debbie), Edmonton; George Parsons, Kellowna, B.C.; grandchildren, Chrystal, Jillian, Christopher, Joe, Jimmy, Johnny, Tracy, and foster-granddaughter, Jillian; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Gertrude Moore, Sydney, Ellen Rose (Charles), Sydney, Evelyn Waye (Joe), Sydney, Betty Rayburn, Sydney, Diane Murchison (Kenny), Lower Sackville; brothers, Nigel Holbeche, Orillia, Ontario, George Holbeche (Sharon), Oakville, Ontario. She was predeceased by infant son, Arthur Holbeche; sister, Dorothy Collins. Cremation has taken place. No visitation or funeral services by request. Memorial donations can be made to North Shore Health Services Foundation or a charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Coulter's Funeral Home (657-3288) P.O. Box 190, Tatamagouche, N.S. B0K 1V0. Private condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting the funeral home website at mmcfunerals.com. Graham Morrison Turnbull (AKA Scott Turner) 77, Nashville, Tenn, - Funeral service for the late Graham Morrison Turnbull, who passed away February 9, 2009, will be held on Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 11:30 am, at the Woodlawn Roesch Patton Funeral Home, Nashville, Tenn. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

This is what I found so far, will look for more later. In the 1891 Canada census, which I think you can see online at the National Archives website: Marion E Wrayton, Female, Single, Age 8, Birthplace - Nova Scotia, relation to head of household - daughter, Roman Catholic, not French Canadian, Father and Mother both born Nova Scotia, The census place is Nova Scotia, District 42 Shelburne, Subdistrict Shag Harbour, Archive Roll T-6321, household members are William age 34, William A 33, Marion E 8, Wilford 6, Perl 4, James J 2, William Jr 0, (all named Wrayton) also Elen Mihan 70, Mary J Surette 20, Wilfred Buckley 16. Also found - this is what ancestry says: _U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995_ (http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1192&enc=1) Name: Marion Eugenie Wrayton Age: 48 Issue Date: 4 Nov 1935 State: Massachusetts Locality/Court: District of Massachusetts, District Court Title: Index to Naturalization Petitions and Records of the U.S. District Court, 1906-1966, and the U.S. Circuit Court, 1906-1911, for the District of Massachusetts. Description: Williamson to Yampolsky Series: M1545 AND then I looked at the actual image of a card that Marion signed at the bottom M1545 and it says residing at 872 Beacon St, Boston. No actual birth date is given, just her age 48. At the top it says No. 4015188. At the bottom it says petition No. 162967. There is the word "CANCELLED" stamped on the paper, don't know what that is for. Her signature is at the bottom. I can send you a file of the image if you want, Can't do that on the list here. Nan **************Nothing says I love you like flowers! Find a florist near you now. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=florist&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000002)

Cape Breton Deaths February 13, 2009 Friday There are 8 obituaries for February 13, 2009. 1. Collier, Donald - published February 12, 2009 2. Curtis, Eileen (Gouthro) - published February 12, 2009 3. Dyer, George - published February 12, 2009 4. Layes, Dolly - published February 12, 2009 5. Peach, Milledge 'Joe' H - published February 12, 2009 6. Rogers, Babs - published February 12, 2009 7. Nolan, Leo Alexander - published February 12, 2009 8. MacIntosh, Everett - published February 12, 2009 Donald Collier, North Sydney Born in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Donald 'Donnie' Collier, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late George and Annie (MacPhee) Collier. Donnie was employed for 25 years with the Woolco department store in Sydney River until his retirement. An Elder and faithful member of St. Matthew Wesley United Church, he was a member of the church choir and charter member of the Mens Club, and was also a former scout leader. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Donnie is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Thelma (Riggs) Collier; one son, Ken (Thea) Collier, North Sydney; two daughters, Sandra (Roger) Gallant, Porters Lake, Judy (David) Horne, Dartmouth; his four grandchildren, Christopher (Danielle), Jeffrey, Theresa, Chantel; three great-grandchildren, Chantal, Brendan, Bentley; and one sister, Sheila (Charlie) Bashow, Timberlea. Visitation for Donnie will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service to be held 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney, with Rev. David Luker officiating. Burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to St Matthew Wesley United Church or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ___________________________________________________________________________ Eileen (Gouthro) Curtis, North Sydney Born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and sister, Eileen Curtis age 90 a resident of the Northside Community Guest Home and formerly of Ingraham Street, on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at the guest home. Born in North Sydney, she was the daughter of the late William and Theresa (MacLellan) Gouthro. Eileen was employed for many years with the cleaning staff at the Clansman Motel . She was a member of St. Joseph Church, North Sydney and the North Sydney Senior Citizens and Pensioners Club. She is survived by a daughter, Linda (Donald) Stewart, Merigomish, N.S.; a son, Patrick Curtis, Moncton; a stepdaughter, Bernice (Simon) Fraser, North Sydney; two stepsons, Bernie (Joan) Curtis, Ball's Creek, N.S., Bruce Curtis, Texas; a brother, Frank (Marion) Gouthro, North Sydney. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon L. Curtis; a son, Blaise; sister, Dorothy Lambert; two brothers, Aubrey Gouthro and Bert Gouthro in infancy; step-daughter, Shirley Cox. Visitation for Eileen will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Friday) in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Burial to take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ___________________________________________________________________________ George Dyer, Sydney Born in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland, Canada, - George Dyer, 78, MacLeod's Hill, Sydney, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Cornerbrook, Nfld., George was the son of the late Henry and Mae (Decker) Dyer. He retired from Irving Oil Ltd. after 23 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth (MacEachern); daughters, Linda and Susan (Wayne), Sydney and Evelyn (Marc), Quebec; sons, George (Melanie) and David (Debbie), Sydney; sisters, Beulah (Donald) MacRury, Sydney and Hazel (Jim) Walters, Bras D'or; brothers, Gordon (Bride), Sydney and Fred (Lillian), Halifax; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. George was predeceased by his son, John and sisters, Evelyn and Ruby. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Monday 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday 2 p.m., with Pastor Ron Coole officiating. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Dolly Layes, Grand Cache Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - The family of Dolly Layes regret the sudden passing of our sister in Grande Cache, Alta. in January 2009. Formerly from Glace Bay, she leaves behind a sister, Jenny Munden; a brother, Arthur Berrigan and a niece, Genny Janes. Cremation has taken place. Interment will take place at a later date. ___________________________________________________________________________ Milledge 'Joe' Peach, Glace Bay Born in Port Morien, Nova Scotia, Canada, - We the family are broken hearted to announce the death of our dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at Taigh Na Mara Veterans Home, his home away from home for the past three years. Joe, affectionately known as the "Mayor of Morien" was the son of the late Fredrick Peach and Susan (Martell) Peach of Port Morien. In his early years, he fished with his father before joining the Canadian Armed Services. Following the end of the Second World War, he returned to fishing and worked in construction with M.R. Chappell's in Sydney. In 1958 he began working with the Devco Railway (Bridge and Building Department) where he retired after 28 years. Joe's favorite pastime was singing at any and all occasions. He was honoured in 2004 by St. Paul's parish, Port Morien for over 50 years service as a choir member. He was an honorary member of the Coal Town Chorus and a member of the former "Morien Mello Tones." Joe was also an honorary member of Branch 55 Canadian Legion, Port Morien and a long time member of the Port Morien Red Cross. Left to mourn is his wife of 62 years, Joyce (Smith) Peach; his only daughter, Norma; sons, Claude (Donna), Millage (Phyllis), Stanley (Karen) and Fraser (Brenda); seven grandchildren, Tracey, Norma Dee, Terry Lee, Bonnie Jean, Jamie, Joel and Shea and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, Melvin (Helen), Ted (Helen), Leroy (Barbara) and his sister, Alice; special God-daughter, Mary (Strutters) MacLeod and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Robert, Lewis, Gordon, George, Aulay and Turner; sisters, Frances, Sarah, Beatrice and step-granddaughter, Jackie Kennedy. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, Union Street, Glace Bay. Funeral service to be held on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at 2 p.m., St. Paul's Anglican Church in Port Morien with Reverend Vernon Reid officiating. There will be a reception to follow at the Port Morien Legion, Community Center. Family flowers only, in lieu of flowers memorials may be placed in Joe's memory to St. Paul's parish, Port Morien, the DVA Veteran's Comfort Fund, or the Alzheimer's Society. ___________________________________________________________________________ Babs Rogers, Sydney Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Babs Rogers, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at the Cove Guest home, Sydney. Born in Sydney in 1918, she was a lifelong resident of Westmount. Babs graduated from Sydney Academy and continued her education at Teacher's College. A teacher who dearly loved her students, she taught in Westmount and surrounding areas. Babs was a very active person, participating for most of her life in badminton, golf and many other sports. With her partner, Alaire Kerr, she won numerous badminton tournaments. In her later years, she enjoyed travelling with family and friends. Babs is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Paul; daughter, Lynne Dunn, Saint John, N.B.; son, John (Janice), Lunenburg, N.S.; daughter-in-law, Claire, Blackett's Lake; seven grandchildren, Natalie, Jill, Craig, Paul, Stephanie, Deanna and Adrian; four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Dell; parents John and Lenora Jane MacPherson; sisters, Jessie, Abbie, Dot, Aggie and Beta. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday 2 p.m., with Rev. Thomas Whent officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Everett Grant MacIntosh 52, Edmonton/Sydney Mines - Everett passed away on January 27, 2009, in Fort McMurray. A memorial service will be held Feb 16, 2009, at 4 pm (Monday) at Carmen United Church, Clyde Avenue, Sydney Mines, with Rev. David Laker officiating. ___________________________________________________________________________ Leo Alexander Nolan 1924-2009, Glace Bay - The family of Leo Nolan is deeply saddened to announce his passing. Leo passed away on Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility. There weill be no visitation for Leo Nolan. A funeral mass will be celebrataed at 2 pm on Monday, Feb 16th at Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay. A more detailed obituary will be published in Saturday's edition of the Cape Breton Post. Arrangements have been entrusted to V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths February 12, 2009 Thursday There are 7 obituaries for February 12, 2009. 1. MacIntyre, Sarah Ann - published February 11, 2009 2. Marshall, Gerry G - published February 11, 2009 3. Musgrave, Margaret - published February 11, 2009 4. O'Neill, Hazel - published February 11, 2009 5. Peddle, Fred G - published February 11, 2009 6. Robertson, Todd - published February 11, 2009 7. Scott , Doreen - published February 11, 2009 Mrs. Sarah Ann MacIntyre Born in Scotch Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada, June 26, 1916 - Mrs. Sarah Ann MacIntyre, beloved daughter, wife, and mother, passed away peacefully at her home on Feb. 10, 2009. Born in Scotch Lake on June 26, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Ambrose and Margaret (MacInnis) (MacNeil) MacDonald. She was a devoted member of Immaculate Conception parish, Sydney Mines. Sarah Ann moved to Sydney Mines with her mother and brothers at an early age. She attended St. John's and Notre Dame schools. Sarah worked at house work until her marriage. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Frances; and her son, Joseph Patrick. She is also survived by her stepbrother, Archibald MacNeil. Sarah was predeceased by her husband Neil Joseph MacIntyre, a brother, Joseph M. MacDonald, and a stepbrother, Joseph A. MacNeil. Visitation for Sarah Ann MacIntyre will be held in the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, today (Thursday, Feb. 12) from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place Friday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Fr. J.J. MacDonald officiating. The burial will be held in the spring. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Gerry Graig Marshall 23, Chapell Island - Gerry Graig Marshall, 23, of Chapel Island, passed away at his home in Chapel Island on February 8, 2009. Born in Sydney, he was the son of Alexander Marshall of Chapel Island and the late Mary Anastasia (Gloade) Marshall. He was a former employee of the Potlotek Expedition and a seasonal worker for the Chapel Island Band Council. He was trained as a mentor in the past through the Mikmaq Youth Mentoring Program for the youth of Chapel Island. Gerry was very strong in faith and a member of a Charismatic Movement of Cape Breton. Gerry was an individual who loved trying out new things. He did everything from playing the guitar, he weight-lifted, enjoyed playing pool, video games, enjoyed the computer, 4 wheeling, skateboarding, skiing, swimming, chasing concerts, travelling and being with friends and helping out. He lived a full life and he will be forever remembered for his funny personality. He was a gentle giant who loved music, especially alternative rock. He had a unique style about him; always introducing new styles of clothing, hairstyles and hobbies. He was a loyal, generous and trusting to all who knew him. He shared a special closeness with his brothers and sisters that cannot be described. He will be sadly missed, by his special friend Shawna Rose Daigle, Tobique First Nations, New Brunswick; sisters; Nancy Ann Marshall, and her children, Eric Daniel, Brett Daniel, Veronica Rose Bernard (Tyrone) and their children, Jeneva Rose, Tyrone Jackson, Ethan Alexander and Aiden Michael; brothers, Alan Peter Murray Marshall and his companion Mariska, Vernon Wesley Marshall and his companion Dwan and their son, Dallas Vernon, all of Chapel Island; stepbrothers, Stephen Gerald, Winston Joseph; brother-in-law, Michael Joseph Sapier and his mother, Viney Sapier, both of Eskasoni; nieces, Kateri Mary Ann Sapier, Mary Anastasia Sapier; nephew Michael Junior Sapier all of Eskasoni; Alexander Marshall's fiancée Margie Marshall and her children, Kenneth, Pius, Lloyd, Andrew, Joe P. and Annie Jane and by many special cousins and friends. He was predeceased by sisters, Alexis Marie, Eugenie Mae and Mary in Infancy; brother, Alexander 'Kwis' Marshall; stepmother, Greta Marie, stepbrother, Thomas Duran; niece, Viney Rose and nephew, Louie Thomas George Sapier. Visitation will be held today after 2 p.m. in the family home at 56 Mountain Road, Chapel Island until Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian burial to celebrate the life of Gerry will be held at 11 a.m. on February 14, 2009 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Barra Head, with Rev. Barrett Clare Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery in Barra Head. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat. To send condolences to the family or to light a candle in memory of Gerry Craig, visit www.chboudreau.com "He will be sadly missed and remembered by many. We love you Gerry" ___________________________________________________________________________ Margaret Musgrave, Sydney Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Musgrave at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Katie (MacLean) MacDonald. Margaret trained at the Grace Maternity in Halifax and worked as an obstetrical nurse at the Sydney City Hospital for a short time in the 1950s. Wife of Albert 'Abbey', mother of Kathy Manning, Charlottetown; sister of Catherine Lewis (Ray); brother of Norman, both of Sydney and grandmother of Kyle and Alanna Manning, Charlottetown. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Bert; sister, Annie Mae Carroll; brothers, John, Neil, Donnie and son-in-law, Bobby Manning. There will be no visitation for the late Mrs. Musgrave. A funeral service will be held at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Friday at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Bob Lyle officiating. Donations in her memory may be made to The Organ & Tissue Transplant Foundation, Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation or charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Hazel O'Neill, Ottawa Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Peacefully in Ottawa, Ont., on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the former Basil O'Neill, greatly missed by son, Russell F. and Fran of Ottawa and daughter, Cathy and Paul Pribas of New York; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Survived by sisters, Kate (John) MacDonald and Thelma (Charlie) Morgan, Glace Bay, Phoebe (Don) Boudreau, Halifax and Dolly (Charles) Balcer, Florida; brothers, Harold (Rosie), Glace Bay, Russell (Masie), Kingston, Tom (Joyce), Toronto. Predeceased by parents, Earnest and Henrietta (Simmons) Kinslow, Glace Bay; sisters, Mae (William) Milley, Nellie (Baxter) Harris, Etta (Arthur) Boutilier and brothers, Albert (Ida) and Earnest (Margaret). Early childhood spent in Tablehead area, left Glace Bay in 1952 with husband and family for a series of moves and finally settled in Ottawa. A fantastic daughter, sister, mother, wife and grandmother and a good friend to many; a truly great person. "Going home," to Glace Bay for interment at St. Anne's parish cemetery, at a future date. In memory of Hazel, a donation to the Salvation Army would be welcomed. ___________________________________________________________________________ Fred Peddle, Glace Bay Born in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada, - We regret to announce the passing of Fred Peddle, 92, of 22 Victoria Dr., Sydney Mines, on February 10, 2009, at the Taigh Na Mara Guest Home in Glace Bay, where he had been a resident for the last year and nine months. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary (Finney) Peddle. He was a member of St. Pius X parish, Sydney Mines. Fred was a coal miner for 40 years working in both the Princess and Prince Mines. He also served with the Merchant Seamen in Second World War. He loved to go camping and fishing, and enjoyed going for weekend drives with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, the former Ruby Halliday; his daughter, Camillus (Wayne) Cavanaugh; grandson, Rick Cavanaugh, all of Sydney Mines; his sister, Mrs. Winnie Hubbell, Sarnia, Ont., and his brother, Cecil Finney, Georges River. Besides his parents, Fred was predeceased by four brothers, Arthur, Thomas, James and John and his adoptive parents, James and Sarah Finney. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. The burial will take place at a later date in St. Joseph Cemetery, Sydney Mines. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Todd Robertson, Glace Bay Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - We the family of Todd Robertson regret with deep sadness to announce Todd's sudden passing on Sunday, February 8, 2009. Todd was born at the Glace Bay Hospital on November 9, 1974 as Walter Todd Porter. At the time of his passing, Todd was residing in Glace Bay. Todd was truly loved and will be sadly missed by his mother, Sandra Howie, Edmonton, his brother, Clinton Porter (Tania) and his nephew, Brandon, Glace Bay. Todd will also be sadly missed by his other siblings, Raymond Cormier (Lizanne), Shereen and Stephanie King, Edmonton, also his nieces, Sydney and Charllie Cormier and nephew, Riley Cormier. Todd also leaves behind his pride and joy, son, Brayden, the love of his life. Todd was a very loving son, father, brother and uncle. For the best part of his life, Todd grew up on Lake Road, Glace Bay. Later he resided in Sydney, N.S., Grande Cache and Edmonton, Alberta. Todd has many friends in Nova Scotia and Alberta. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences can be made to Todd's family at Sandra Howie and family, Suite 1505, 10150 117th Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J2. Online condolences can also be made via www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Doreen Scott , Sydney Mines Born in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with great sadness the family announce the sudden passing of Doreen Scott, age 62, a resident of Sydney Mines and formerly of North Sydney, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 at her home. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lila (Clarke) Mitchell. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Scott; her daughters, Shirley (Purvie) Power, Sydney Mines, Leeanne (Terry) MacLeod, Glace Bay, Beverly MacNeil, Sydney Mines; her sons, Johnny, Corey, Stephen, all of Sydney Mines and Greg (Tara), Hammonds Plains; stepson, Dickie, Sydney Mines. Doreen is also survived by her five grandchildren, Glenn, Angelita, Chaundelle, Breanna and Kayla, whom she raised after the death of their mother, Mary Lou. Also surviving are grandchildren, Jimmy, Darra, Jeffrey, Mitchell, Isaac, Toryn, Chantel; one great-grandchild, Sarah; two brothers, Harry and Sheldon, both of Glace Bay and sisters, Shirley, Hazel, both of Glace Bay and Lila, Ontario. She was predeceased by a son, Darryl and her daughter, Mary Lou; a sister ,Etta and a brother, Watson. Doreen was a loving mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by all her family. There will be no visitation. A funeral service for Doreen will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney with Rev. Ritchie Robinson officiating. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Hi All, I was asked yesterday to help research a Hertiage Fair project. I was asked to do the family tree for the Maxwell twins from Malagawatch.I have a most of it done.... Does anyone know what happened to Peter born in 1861? I cannot seem to find him . I did find John's second marriage.Does anyone know anything on John's adopted daughter Hughena MacKenzie born 1895? Thanks, Arlene _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Messenger. Multitasking at its finest. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/messenger.aspx

Continued. Hi folks, Over Christmas, I was the recipient of over 650 older obituaries for people with connections to the Margaree area; most from the 1960's, 70's and 80's. As they are mostly image files (only 6 or so are text files), I can't post them here. Instead, I will post lists of what I have in groups of 10, one or two per day, and will be happy to send them individually. Because of the volume, please don't ask for them all, as I don't want to tick of my internet provider :-). Also because of the volume, please be patient as I respond to specific requests. List 66 White, Johnny 1903-1986 Wicks, Robert F. [1932]-1987 Wiseman (LeBlanc), Anita [1917]-1976 Vokey, Ernest Reid 1921-2002 Young, Dennis K. [1950]-1984 Young, Murdock Joseph [1937]-2001 Trish Trish LeBlanc St. John's, NL Researching - LeBlanc, Aucoin, Cameron & MacLean families of Cape Breton and all families in the Margaree area http://www3.nf.sympatico.ca/trish.leblanc/

Continued. Hi folks, Over Christmas, I was the recipient of over 650 older obituaries for people with connections to the Margaree area; most from the 1960's, 70's and 80's. As they are mostly image files (only 6 or so are text files), I can't post them here. Instead, I will post lists of what I have in groups of 10, one or two per day, and will be happy to send them individually. Because of the volume, please don't ask for them all, as I don't want to tick of my internet provider :-). Also because of the volume, please be patient as I respond to specific requests. List 65 Vandenburg (Cormier), Lucy Florence age 60 Varley (Chisholm), Agnes [1921]-1988 Walsh (Arsenault), Theresa [1930]-2000 Watts, Ralph Wallace [1923]-2003 White (Chiasson), Rose ?-1983 White (Fisher), Mrs. John A. 1875-1947 White, Anthony G. [1878]-1947 White, Edward [1895]-1972 White, Eusebe Basil 1871-1946 White, James [1910]-1989 Trish Trish LeBlanc St. John's, NL Researching - LeBlanc, Aucoin, Cameron & MacLean families of Cape Breton and all families in the Margaree area http://www3.nf.sympatico.ca/trish.leblanc/

Cape Breton Deaths February 11, 2009 Wednesday There are 10 obituaries for February 11, 2009. 1. Boutilier, John D - published February 10, 2009 2. Hennessey, Jennie - published February 10, 2009 3. Jones, Pius 'Skippy' A - published February 10, 2009 4. MacNeil, Betty Jean - published February 10, 2009 5. McIntyre, Theresa - published February 10, 2009 6. Mercer, Lillian - published February 10, 2009 7. Spencer, Margaret M - published February 10, 2009 8. Turnbull, Graham M - published February 10, 2009 9. Williams, Margaret A - published February 10, 2009 10 - published February 10, 2009 John Boutilier, New Waterford Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, - John Boutilier, 50, of King Street, New Waterford, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, at home. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of Yvonne (LeForte) and the late Clayton Boutilier. John was a member of Calvin United Church, New Waterford. He was employed as a Corrections Officer at the Cape Breton Correctional Facility, Sydney. John was an avid musician who also had a great love of sports and was actively involved within his community. John was trainer for the New Waterford Jets Junior 'C' Hockey Team, a member of the New Waterford and Caledonia Rugby Clubs as well as coach of the B.E.C. Division 1 High School Rugby Team. In his free time, John enjoyed training his horses. Surviving are his wife, Shelley (Heffernan) Boutilier; daughter, Deborah Lynn, at home; sons, David John (Jessica), Fort McMurray, Alta., Shawn Michael (Nadine), Edmonton, Alta., Kyle James (Aimee), Halifax, N.S., Emerson John (Rachel), Red Deer, Alta.; brothers, Clayton (Shirley), Ontario, Rick (Shirley), B.C.; sister Marlene (Robbie) MacEachern, New Waterford; mother and father-in-law, Victoria Gaetan and Emerson Heffernan. John was predeceased by his first wife, Deborah Anne (McNeil) Boutilier. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral service will take place Friday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m in Calvin United Church with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. A luncheon will follow at Calvin Hall. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Jennie Hennessey, Sydney Born in Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Jennie Hennessey 71 who resided at Miner's Memorial Manor passed away on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Florence, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy (Greenwall) Ferguson. She was a member of St. Pius X parish in Sydney Mines. Jennie was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother with a heart of gold whose home was open to all. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Brenda (Maurice) Goguen, Winnipeg; sons, Stanley, North Sydney, Blair, Dartmouth, and Michael (Laura), North Sydney. She is also survived by sisters, Helen (James) Shaw, Margaret (John) MacLean, Sydney Mines, Florence (Morris) Harvey, Kentville, Betty Jean Ferguson, B.C. Colleen Rose, Sydney and brothers, George (Audrey) North Sydney, James , Glace Bay, Earl (Judy) Newfoundland, John, B.C., Kenny (Rita), B.C. and David, Ontario. Also left to mourn are grandchildren, Jennifer, Jonathon, Mitchell, Blake, Matthew, Joshua, Aiden, Lucas and great grandson, Kolby. Besides her husband, Stanley, she was predeceased by brothers, Wilfred and Robert and by sisters, Shirley and Annie Ruth. Visitation for the late Jennie Hennessey will take place Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, 10 Clyde Ave., Sydney Mines. Funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, 11 a.m. at St. Pius X Church with Fr. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial will take place in the spring in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Transition House or the Every Women's Center or to a charity of choice. Please go to www.mem.com to sign the guest book and leave online condolences. ___________________________________________________________________________ Pius 'Skippy' Jones, Ajax - At Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 in his 90th year after a lengthy battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Marjorie 'Madge' Bain, and the late Rose Jones. Loving father of Paul Hagerman (Liz), Barbara Chupa (Randy), and Debbie Jones (the late Sandro DePaolis). Proud grandfather of Rebecca, Bethany, Lauren, Andrew, and Alessandro 'Alex'. Survived by his sister, Teresa McNeil (Bob), and brother, Frank Jones (Sophie). Fondly remembered by the Bain family, his many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Pickering Village, Ajax, Ont., 905-428-8488 from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 at 1 p.m. Interment in Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. If so desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. ___________________________________________________________________________ Betty JeanMacNeil, Glace Bay - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mom, Betty Jean MacNeil, 70, of Glace Bay. Betty passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex surrounded by her loving family. Born in Petites, N.L., in 1938, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Florence (Anderson) Courtney. Betty was a member of St. John's Church, New Aberdeen. A devoted family mentor, mom was also an avid 45s card player until her illness over a year ago, playing at the St. John's Parish Hall, Glace Bay Pensioner's Club, St. Leo's Parish Hall and Gardiner Mines Pensioner's Club. Mom spent many summers with her best friend and companion, Don at their trailer in Lake Ainslie. Betty will be sadly missed by her only son, Joseph (Neldie), Glace Bay; daughters, Donna (Paul), Gardiner Mines, Irene, Glace Bay, Karen (Wayne), Glace Bay, and Lynda (Robert), with whom she resided; eight cherished grandchildren, Shalene, Brittany, Greg, Jessica, Tyler, Miranda, Kelsey and Logan. Also Betty leaves behind her loving and devoted partner, Don Brushett; brother, Claude (Vera), North Sydney; sisters, Freda, Glace Bay, and Nina, Glace Bay. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Earl (1986) and a sister, Cedella. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 at St. John's Church, New Aberdeen with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. Donations in mom's memory may be made to Palliative Care or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences to the MacNeil family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Theresa McIntyre, New Aberdeen Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa McIntyre age 85 formerly of Fourth Street, New Aberdeen and a resident of Victoria Haven Nursing Home, New Aberdeen. Theresa passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 at Victoria Haven. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Sarah (McKenzie) Robinson. Theresa was a member of St. John's Church, New Aberdeen. She will be sadly missed by her brother, Alex Robinson, Winnipeg; grandson, Mark Treige; nieces, Lisa Pittman, Sydney, Leela Bates, Halifax, Blanche Robinson, Winnipeg; nephews, Alex (Natasha) Robinson, Winnipeg, Roy McMullen, Fredericton, N.B. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Leo Turner McIntyre; son, Roderick Turner McIntyre; sisters, Sister Cecelia Robinson, Halifax, Madelyn Pittman, Sydney Forks, Sarah 'Hilly' McMullen, Glace Bay. There will be no visitation for Theresa McIntyre. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Interment will be in St. Anne's Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Theresa memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences to the McIntyre/Robinson family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Lillian Mercer, Sydney Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to our dear mother, Lillian Martha Mercer, who passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late George and Martha (Haddad) Shebib. She was a member of St. Augustine's parish, Sydney, as well as a past member of St. Augustine's CWL, Club 55 and the Grand Lake Fire Hall Ladies Auxiliary. She will be fondly remembered for her delicious cooking and baking. Friends, neighbours and strangers were always welcomed to enjoy a meal at her table. Her passions were dancing, bowling, cards, bingo and the casino. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Susan), Charlottetown, P.E.I., Earl (Lois), Brian (Cathy), both of Sydney; daughters, Lillian (James) Yhard, Gwen (Harvey) LeBlanc, Shirley (Major) Gullickson, Inez Candelora, Darlene (Parker) Cuff, all of Sydney, Eva (Sam) Dicks, Oshawa; 27 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl, brothers, Mosie, Alec, Davie, Louis, by sisters, Laura, Alice, Mamie, Rosie, Adele and Eva. Visitation for the late Mrs. Mercer will take place Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Theresa's Church with Rev. Jim Oliver officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. The family wishes to express our sincere gratitude to the staff of (Irish Cove) at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, for the absolute wonderful care that our mother received during her stay with them. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. You will be forever in our memory Mom. "'A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary.'" ___________________________________________________________________________ Margaret Spencer, Sydney Born in Port Morien, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Margaret Matilda Spencer, 83, Charlotte Street, Sydney, passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Sydney. Born in Port Morien, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Agnes (Dillon) Spencer. Margaret graduated from the Glace Bay General School of Nursing and was employed at the Sydney City Hospital until retirement. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her brother, Charles. A visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Thursday 1 p.m., followed by a service in the chapel at 2 p.m., with Rev. Stephen Mills officiating. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Graham Turnbull, Cobleskill Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Graham Morrison Turnbull, (A.K.A. Scott Turner) 77, passed away peacefully Monday, Febuary 9th, surrounded by his children, at Cobleskill Regional Hospital in Cobleskill, New York. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Allison and Evelyn (Peters) Turnbull. He is survived by his son, Trevor, daughter, Adrienne (Jeffery) Cullen, granddaughter, Eve and former wife Diane Iungano (Turnbull). Scotty had an illustrious career in the music industry spanning over 50 years composing songs with Buddy Holly, Audie Murphy, Herb Alpert, John Marascalco and many others. Donations may be sent to the Cape Breton Cancer Centre c/o the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. A funeral service in Nashville, as well as a Celebration of Life in Sydney, Nova Scotia will be announced at a later date. ___________________________________________________________________________ Margaret Williams, Sydney Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Margaret Anne Williams, age 92 of Belvedere Drive, Sydney River, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Allan and Rachel (MacDonald) McCormick of French Road, C.B. Many lives have been touched by this wonderful woman. She enjoyed many things in life, but home and family is what she treasured most. Sitting around the kitchen table or sitting outside on a sunny day, she welcomed all visitors with a warm smile and a cup of tea. She was an avid quilter and her many quilts will give comfort to those who have one of these 'labours of love.' Margaret was a founding member of Our Lady of Fatima parish and life member of the C.W.L, one of the first members of the Spanish River Seniors' Club; she served on the hospitality committee and had enjoyed playing cards and bowling with her many friends. Margaret is survived by her seven daughters, Mary (Bill Jamael); Lorraine (Jim MacIntyre); Sheila (Lee MacKenzie); Edna (Ross Mac Cormack); Peggy Brown (Archie Pushie), all of Sydney; Georgie (Bill Gallagher), Dartmouth and Sharyn McDonald, New Waterford. She leaves behind her adoring 19 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren, sisters Catherine MacDougall; Mary Jane MacMullin, both of Sydney; Sally Johnston and brother Dan Joe McCormick, both of Ontario; also sisters-in-law, Florence Bates and Verna Williams and brothers-in-law, Vince and Joe Williams, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward in 2003 after 63 years of marriage; an infant son, Robert Allan; son-in-law, Gary McDonald; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation for the late Mrs. Williams will take place on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Rev. Will MacPherson officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Reginald Benoit Reading, MA - Reginald Benoit, a longtime resident of Reading, Mass, passed away at the Kindred Hospital in Peabody, after a lengthy illness on Friday evening, Feb. 6, 2009. He was 82 years of age. Born in Stephenville, Nfld, he was the son of the late John E. and Mary (Chaisson), Benoit and was the husband of the late Mary (MacDonald) Benoit, who died in 1998. Mr. Benoit had lived in Stirling, NS, prior to coming to Reading in 1963. He had been employed at the General Tire in Woburn prior to his retirement. Most recently, Reginald had worked as a school crossing guard for the Town of Reading at the corner of West Willow and Summer Street. "Reg" as he was known to family and friends, was a longtime member of te Heather Lodge No. 124 AF & AM in Framboise, NS. He also loved cars and took great pride in his vehicles throughout the years. Mr. Benoit is survived by one daughter, Regina Saunders and her husband Norman, of Wilmington, one son, Glenn Benoit of Reading, MA, and two grandchildren, Jonathan and Kristin. He is also survived by several brothers and sisters in Newfoundland, his niece, Margaret McLeod of Inverness, NS, his nephew, Earl MacLean of New York, and many other nieces and nephews in Newfoundland. Visiting hours will be at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn Street), Reading, MA, on Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 from 4-7:30 pm. followed by a funeral service at 7:30 pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will take place in Canada at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the SND Charity Fund, Atten: Hospital Equipment Loan Program, 142 Pleasant St., Malden, MA, 02148. For info, directions and guestbook, visit www.johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org