Inverness Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Inverness Oran Deaths October 05, 2017 Wednesday There were 3 obituaries published today BEATON, ALEX LAWRENCE - 78 YRS BURNS, THOMAS WILLIAM - 90 YRS CAMPBELL, STAN - 76 YRS BEATON With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Alex Lawrence Beaton on September 29th, in Antigonish, NS. Born in N.E. Mabou, on December 8th, 1939, Lawrence learned at a young age the value of family and of hard work on his family’s farm. At age 17, Lawrence went to Elliot Lake, Ontario, to take up hard-rock mining, where he discovered his natural leadership skills and ability to meet or exceed production demands. Having met his future wife while visiting his beloved Cape Breton home, Lawrence and Mary married in 1964, at which time they took up residence in Massachusetts. Lawrence eventually pursued the carpentry trade, first as a union carpenter in Boston, and then as a residential home contractor in Massachusetts, and for a time in Cape Breton. Carpentry was a natural match for Lawrence, and he followed this trade with joy and passion for over 50 years. Lawrence loved his family and made them and their welfare the centre of his life. His deep faith in Christ and his kind and honest nature earned him the respect of many. Lawrence is predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary, his parents, Angus Dan and Jessie Beaton; his brother, Neil, and sisters, Anne (Beaton) and Kathleen (Hayes); and his nephew Kevin (Gillis). He is survived by his daughter, Gail (Peter), and his sons, Curtis (Antoinette) and Christopher (Melanie); his grandchildren, Amanda, Alex, Alyssa, and Audrey; his brother, AJ, and sister, Mary Catherine (Gillis) as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 5th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in Port Hood and Area Resting Place, Port Hood. The funeral Mass will be held at Saint Joseph’s Parish, S.W. Margaree, on Friday, October 6th, at 11:00 a.m., with Father McDonald Ibah officiating. Interment will follow immediately afterwards in Saint Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation or the PKD Foundation of Canada. Online condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com <http://www.invernessfuneralhome.com/>. BURNS Thomas William Burns, age 90, of Margaree Harbour, Inverness County, passed away peacefully September 25th, in Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. Born in Margaree Harbour, July 10th, 1927, he was the eldest son of the late John D. and Mary (Muise) Burns. For many years Tommy resided in Port Hawkesbury where he raised his family. It was his work as a heavy equipment mechanic that first brought him to the Port Hawkesbury area when he worked on the construction of the Canso Causeway. When that project was finished, he was employed with Nova Scotia Pulp Ltd. at their new mill in Point Tupper. He maintained this position until his retirement in 1992. Tommy was a proud member of the CEP Local 972. Upon his retirement he moved back to his much-loved Margaree Harbour. He was happiest out in the shop working on outboard motors or building something for his children. Many trips were made to Belle Cote beach to get word of the days’ lobster catches. Tommy was a 4th degree Knight 9936 Robert Wicks Council and Cape Nova Council 7924. Tommy will be sadly missed by his children, Elaine (David Decoste), Havre Boucher; Gary, Port Hawkesbury; Patricia (Billy) Tighe, New Victoria; David (Evelyn), Troy; Michelle (Darren) Harb, Port Hawkesbury; Alan (Wanda), Lower Sackville; son-in-law Gerard Deveaux, Port Hawkesbury; as well as his 21 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; also his sisters, Stella (Bob) Warner, Port Hawkesbury; Theresa (Melvin) Waters, Whycocomagh; brothers, Wilfred, Margaree Harbour; Freddie (Rose), East Margaree; and Leo, New Brunswick. Tommy was predeceased by his daughter, Jean Marie Deveaux; his long- time companion, Margaret Hayes; siblings, Clarence,Prince Edward Island; Martin, Belle Cote; Rannie and Annie Jane, both of Margaree Harbour. Funeral was held on Saturday, September 30th in St. Michael’s Church, East Margaree. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Tommy may be made to the Diabetic Association or a charity of your choice. Online condolences at: www.sunsetfuneralco-op.com <http://www.sunsetfuneralco-op.com/>. CAMPBELL Stan Campbell, 76, New Haven, PEl, passed peacefully Sunday, September 24th, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kirkland Lake Ontario, October 22nd,1940, son of the late Daniel and Jean (Hawley) Campbell. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Roberta (Hood) Campbell. His loving children Kim Wallace, Scott Auger, and Erin Campbell (Mark Bevan). Loving Papa to Cody (Jenn) MacDonald, Kayla MacDonald, and Synders (Josh) Page. Great Papa to Madison, Brooklyn, Micah, Macie and Arya. Also survived by his loving sister Glenda Campbell, Port Hood, NS, his Aunt Mary Jessie Beaton, NS, and special nephew Kelly ‘Super Kid’ Davis Hudson, Fl., as well as many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. A private service at Stan’s request has been held.

Unsceibe

Inverness Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Inverness Oran Deaths October 04, 2017 Wednesday There were 3 obituaries published today BEATON, ALEX LAWRENCE - 78 YRS BURNS, THOMAS WILLIAM - 90 YRS CAMPBELL, STAN - 76 YRS BEATON With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Alex Lawrence Beaton on September 29th, in Antigonish, NS. Born in N.E. Mabou, on December 8th, 1939, Lawrence learned at a young age the value of family and of hard work on his family’s farm. At age 17, Lawrence went to Elliot Lake, Ontario, to take up hard-rock mining, where he discovered his natural leadership skills and ability to meet or exceed production demands. Having met his future wife while visiting his beloved Cape Breton home, Lawrence and Mary married in 1964, at which time they took up residence in Massachusetts. Lawrence eventually pursued the carpentry trade, first as a union carpenter in Boston, and then as a residential home contractor in Massachusetts, and for a time in Cape Breton. Carpentry was a natural match for Lawrence, and he followed this trade with joy and passion for over 50 years. Lawrence loved his family and made them and their welfare the centre of his life. His deep faith in Christ and his kind and honest nature earned him the respect of many. Lawrence is predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary, his parents, Angus Dan and Jessie Beaton; his brother, Neil, and sisters, Anne (Beaton) and Kathleen (Hayes); and his nephew Kevin (Gillis). He is survived by his daughter, Gail (Peter), and his sons, Curtis (Antoinette) and Christopher (Melanie); his grandchildren, Amanda, Alex, Alyssa, and Audrey; his brother, AJ, and sister, Mary Catherine (Gillis) as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 5th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in Port Hood and Area Resting Place, Port Hood. The funeral Mass will be held at Saint Joseph’s Parish, S.W. Margaree, on Friday, October 6th, at 11:00 a.m., with Father McDonald Ibah officiating. Interment will follow immediately afterwards in Saint Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation or the PKD Foundation of Canada. Online condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com. BURNS Thomas William Burns, age 90, of Margaree Harbour, Inverness County, passed away peacefully September 25th, in Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. Born in Margaree Harbour, July 10th, 1927, he was the eldest son of the late John D. and Mary (Muise) Burns. For many years Tommy resided in Port Hawkesbury where he raised his family. It was his work as a heavy equipment mechanic that first brought him to the Port Hawkesbury area when he worked on the construction of the Canso Causeway. When that project was finished, he was employed with Nova Scotia Pulp Ltd. at their new mill in Point Tupper. He maintained this position until his retirement in 1992. Tommy was a proud member of the CEP Local 972. Upon his retirement he moved back to his much-loved Margaree Harbour. He was happiest out in the shop working on outboard motors or building something for his children. Many trips were made to Belle Cote beach to get word of the days’ lobster catches. Tommy was a 4th degree Knight 9936 Robert Wicks Council and Cape Nova Council 7924. Tommy will be sadly missed by his children, Elaine (David Decoste), Havre Boucher; Gary, Port Hawkesbury; Patricia (Billy) Tighe, New Victoria; David (Evelyn), Troy; Michelle (Darren) Harb, Port Hawkesbury; Alan (Wanda), Lower Sackville; son-in-law Gerard Deveaux, Port Hawkesbury; as well as his 21 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; also his sisters, Stella (Bob) Warner, Port Hawkesbury; Theresa (Melvin) Waters, Whycocomagh; brothers, Wilfred, Margaree Harbour; Freddie (Rose), East Margaree; and Leo, New Brunswick. Tommy was predeceased by his daughter, Jean Marie Deveaux; his long- time companion, Margaret Hayes; siblings, Clarence,Prince Edward Island; Martin, Belle Cote; Rannie and Annie Jane, both of Margaree Harbour. Funeral was held on Saturday, September 30th in St. Michael’s Church, East Margaree. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Tommy may be made to the Diabetic Association or a charity of your choice. Online condolences at: www.sunsetfuneralco-op.com. CAMPBELL Stan Campbell, 76, New Haven, PEl, passed peacefully Sunday, September 24th, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kirkland Lake Ontario, October 22nd,1940, son of the late Daniel and Jean (Hawley) Campbell. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Roberta (Hood) Campbell. His loving children Kim Wallace, Scott Auger, and Erin Campbell (Mark Bevan). Loving Papa to Cody (Jenn) MacDonald, Kayla MacDonald, and Synders (Josh) Page. Great Papa to Madison, Brooklyn, Micah, Macie and Arya. Also survived by his loving sister Glenda Campbell, Port Hood, NS, his Aunt Mary Jessie Beaton, NS, and special nephew Kelly ‘Super Kid’ Davis Hudson, Fl., as well as many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. A private service at Stan’s request has been held.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths October 04, 2017 Wednesday There were 6 obituaries published today MARY CAMPBELL - 55 YRS EDMUND “ED” SAMPSON - 87 YRS HERMAN NORBERT “HARVEY” PAUL - 54 YRS MARG (GIEBITZ) MACNEIL - BEVERLY ANN ‘“BEV” (GRIFFITHS) MACDOUGALL, RN - 74 YRS CASILDA EILEEN GILLIS - 94 YRS Mary Campbell Passed on: October 2nd, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our mother, grandmother and sister, Mary Campbell, age 55, formerly of Hunters Mountain who lived most of her life in North Sydney. Mary passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax. Born in Baddeck on March 27, 1962, she was the daughter of the Margaret (MacLeod) and Stanley Campbell. Mary always had a smiling face for everyone and a helping hand for all those in need. She loved to knit, play TV bingo, walking and in her younger years she played the piano and was involved in the 4H Club and Highland Dancing. Mary is survived by her four loving children, Joanie (Derek), Cory, Kathlene, all of Truro and Carson (Brant Porter), Calgary; her three beautiful grandchildren she loved and talked about dearly and were her pride and joy, Katie Burns, James Johnson, Riley MacMullin. She is also survived by her sisters, Joanie (Carlie) MacNeil, Iona, Linda (John) MacIver, MacKinnons Harbour and Patsy (Charles) MacLeod, Big Bras d’Or; half-sister, Joan MacQueen, Brantford, and half-brother, Donald Davis, North Sydney, and also by her loving companion, Raymond Anderson, and nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her cat, “Mittens” who she loved dearly. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her half-brother, Billy Davis, and half-sister, Dolores Davis. Visitation for Mary will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. Giles Presbyterian, North Sydney with Rev. Ritchie Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. As mom would say “I love you all and be careful”. Edmund (Ed) Sampson Passed on: October 2nd, 2017 Practice love until you remember that you are love; a fitting quote for a beautiful soul. Edmund ‘Ed’ Sampson, our loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed to the next phase of his life’s journey on October 2, 2017, at the house of his daughter, Betty Ann, surrounded by the loving energy of his entire family. Ed was a role model to all who had the privilege of spending time with him and was the ‘go to’ guy for everything from knitting, to taxes, to DIY construction. He was strong and charismatic, yet gentle and sensitive; supportive, selfless, and stubborn, with a smile that could light up a room and a smirk that could make you laugh. Humorous and intelligent, his expansive vocabulary is something we won’t ever forget. He loved learning and reading and if he didn’t know how to do something he would go to the library and learn to do it. Persistent and compassionate, his love, openness and acceptance were oh so natural. He loved kisses and gave the most comforting, wholeheartedly hugs. He was born on April 11, 1930, to late Marie and Simon Sampson in Sydney. He has done many things in his life, including being General Manager of Rowe Freight Marine until he retired. He was a long standing member of the Knights of Columbus, volunteer for many organizations, avid collector, and natural teacher. Well there’s no manual, but I’m pretty sure if there was, Ed’s life journey thus far would have fulfilled the criteria many times over. Ed’s family members still continuing with this part of life’s journey include his children, Simon (Debby Sampson), Tom (Jodi Myers), Betty Anne (Meldon Richardson), Alice (Darrell Hardy) and Joanne (Jimmy MacQueen); his grandchildren, Clint, Christopher, Crystal, Jade, Tara, Matt, Katie, Janice, Josh, Tara and Troy; his 11 great grandchildren, and his siblings, Donnie, Ronnie, Alex, Carol, Alice and Betty. Predeceased by his loving wife, Rita (2016), and siblings, Anna, Dolly and Marie. Ed’s family would like to extend warmest thanks to Palliative Care and VON nurses, and anyone else who helped to care for our loved one throughout his illness. Visitation will take place at S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney on Thursday, October 5, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of life with a reception to follow, at Chant’s Funeral Home, on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the CBRH or a charity of your choice. So Hum. You are a spark of the divine and will always be loved and remembered. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.ca. Funeral arrangements under the direction of... Herman 'Harvey' Norbet Paul Born In: Sydney Passed on: October 30th, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Herman ‘Harvey’ Norbet Paul on September 30, 2017 at the age of 54 at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Sydney he was the son of Mary Bridget (Nicholas) Paul and the late Herman Paul. Herman worked several years as a store clerk at Frenchie’s Store and was a seasonal worker in Maine, working for North Eastern Blueberry Co. He was currently employed at Eskasoni Fisheries as a fisherman. He loved playing baseball and hockey, his favourite team was Toronto Maple Leafs. As a devoted son, a day didn’t go by that a phone call wasn’t made to his Mom. Survived by his companion, Carmelina Googoo; his daughter, Jennifer Dennis; son, Jacob Paul-Gould; sisters, Rosie (Nick), Mag (Darby), Doreen (Carl), Janet (Dwayne), Shirley (Peter Prosper, deceased), Catherine (Eddie); brothers, Paul (Charlene), John Roy; grandchildren, Cordell, Carlos, Americas; godchildren, Julie Gould, Hud Paul, John Oakley-Paul, Stanley Paul Jr., Whitney Bernard and Irwin Paul. Herman was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth; brothers, Gilbert and Richard and godparents, Michael and Elizabeth Christmas. Visitation for Mr. Paul will begin after 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at his mother’s residence at 4797 Shore Rd., Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Holy Family Church with Fr. Martin MacDougall officiating. Interment in the Holy Family parish cemetery, Eskasoni. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com Marg (nee Giebitz) MacNeil Passed on: October 1st, 2017 Marg MacNeil passed away quietly in her sleep on October 1, 2017. Born in New Waterford Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Reunited now with her husband Jim; son, Garfield; grandson, Shawn, and her parents, Mary and Frank Giebitz. Survived by daughters, Anita, Heather, and son, Steven; grandsons, Christopher and Sheldon; her sister, Sandra, who always held a special place in her heart, and her brother-in-law, Harry Murphy, who could always make her laugh. She will be missed by her sister-in-law, Margaret Lever; niece, Janice (Lloyd), who she always loved for their generous heart. Special thanks to Dr. Robyn Brown for her years of exemplary care and the patience to listen. Thanks to all the staff of the 5 floor Sydenham. They treated her with love and affection no matter how busy they were. Donations can be made to A School Breakfast Program or to Providence Manor. A Celebration of Life will take place at Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home "Township Chapel", 435 Davis Dr., Kingston on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 1 p.m. Beverly Ann (Griffiths), RN MacDOUGALL Born: January 17th, 1943 Passed on: October 2nd, 2017 On Monday, October 2, 2017, Beverly peacefully left this world at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, surrounded by the love and kindness of her family and friends, at the age of seventy four. Beverly’s struggle over the last few months with illness was a difficult one, but her determination and strength in the face of adversity was a true inspiration. Some might say her New Waterford spirit shone bright. Born in Florence, Cape Breton on January 17, 1943 and raised in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Ness) Kiely and George Griffiths. She graduated from Sydney City Hospital School of Nursing in 1964 and had an illustrious nursing career in Cape Breton, Pictou County and later in Antigonish where she helped found the diabetic clinic. Beverly truly understood the fears and struggles of her patients and had such genuine care and compassion for all those she encountered. In the years since her retirement, the visits, cards and calls from those she served through the diabetic clinic were a testament to all she accomplished. Her beloved Rocky won her heart at the Sydney Forum and they were married on March 22, 1968. Throughout their married life, they were a team unlike any other. Her support of Rocky’s professional boxing career and the decades of refereeing that followed brought them to various corners of the earth and made them friends around the world. When Rocky, her best friend, died in 2009, a piece of Beverly died with him. She missed him desperately and never quite got her spark back. What kept her going was the greatest joy in her life – her children and grandchildren who she adored. Bev’s generosity and commitment to community expressed itself in her volunteering with the Canadian Association for Community Living; in her role as President of the Canadian Diabetes Association and in the many charities she supported. She is survived by son, Sean (Nicole), Hantsport, NS; daughters, Stacey, Castlegar, BC and Jody (Stephen) MacIntyre, Charlottetown, PE, and grandchildren, Logan, Ayla, Avery, Lily, Caelan, Rory and Ashtyn. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Donnie (Theresa) MacDougall, and sister-in-law, Margaret (Jack) Carmichael, along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 5 in St. James United Church, Antigonish, prior to Funeral Service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Peter Smith presiding. Burial to follow in St. Ninian’s Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the CACL or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the C.L. Curry Funeral Home. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com Casilda Eileen GILLIS Passed on: October 1st, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Casilda, age 94, passed away at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late William and Sarah Ann (Bonner) Bonnar. She was a long-time member of the former St. Michael’s Church, River Ryan and more recently St. Leonard’s Church, New Waterford. She was a member of the Carmelite’s and was devoted in her Roman Catholic faith. A Registered Nurse; Casilda graduated from the New Waterford General Hospital in 1945. Her first placement was at St. Rita’s Maternity Hospital, Sydney. On July 19, 1948, in North Sydney, she married the love of her life, John Angus Gillis. She later returned to New Waterford and worked at the New Waterford General Hospital and the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital until her retirement in 1985. She enjoyed traveling, especially her trips to Florida, Hawaii, British Columbia, Quebec and Boston. She also enjoyed playing cards; she truly loved a good game of 45’s. Casilda was also a member of Aging Gracefully and the New Waterford Pensioners Club. Mom remains in our memory as a strong willed and family oriented woman. She is survived by her six loving children: daughters, Janet (Mack) MacKinnon and Cheryl (Charlie) Oliver, both of New Waterford, and sons, Angus (Judith), New Waterford, Hughie (Helen), Victoria Mines, Bobby (Juanita), Sydney and Michael (Kim), New Waterford. Her 16 cherished grandchildren, Shannon (Dwayne) Buchanan, Darren (Angie) MacKinnon, Jason (Ainslie) Gillis, Aaron Gillis, Colin (Christina) Gillis, Andrea (Lee) Gillis, Julie (Dan) House-Duru, Alison (Jimmy) Gillis, Jonathan (Ashley) Gillis, Sarah Gillis, Jessica Gillis and Haley, Joseph, Madison and Aidan Oliver, and great-grandchildren, Ryan MacKinnon, Taya and Aria Duru, Alex Gillis and Abigail Gillis. She will also be sadly missed by her sister, Theresa (late Milton) Jardine, Sydney Mines, and sisters-in-law, Mary (late Ray) Gillis and Theresa (late “Buster”) Bates; close friend, Barbara Gillis and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her loving husband of 44 years, John ‘Spike’ Gillis (1992); grandson, Jordan Michael Gillis (2013); brothers, Henry, Alphonsus, William, Edgar and Wilfred Bonnar, and sisters, Rachel Bonnar, Sarah Higgins, Magdalene MacNeil, Monica Buchanan, Rita LaForet, Angela Taylor, Catherine MacGean, Patricia MacKenzie, Camillus Roth, Eva Bonnar and Elizabeth Olszowiec. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from 5-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. The Funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. Ray Huntley and concelebrated by Fr. Jim Oliver, will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Leonard’s Church, Mt. Carmel Avenue, New Waterford. Interment will follow in St. Michael’s Parish Cemetery, River Ryan. All are invited to join the family for a reception at St Leonard’s Parish Hall, Convent Street, New Waterford. As an expression of sympathy for Casilda, memorial donations in her memory may be made to St. Leonard’s Church, BEC Scholastic Fund or to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences to the family can be expressed through the funeral home website: www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths October 03, 2017 Tuesday There were 10 obituaries published today EVELYN IRENE REID - 65 YRS Cpl. TIMOTHY JAMES “TIM” KELLY - CASILDA EILEEN GILLIS - 94 YRS RUTH ELIZABETH “BETTY” COUTURE - ANNA ELFRIEDA DEAN - 76 YRS NORMAN MACDONALD - 80 YRS MICHAEL JOSEPH WITZELL - 90 YRS DELORES EILEEN MCMULLIN - 52 YRS MARY CORBETT - 75 YRS LILY MACLEOD - 82 YRS Anna Elfrieda Dean With sadness, we announce the passing of Anna Elfrieda Dean on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at Celtic Court, Sydney. Born December 25, 1940, in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elfrieda (Herman) Duhamel. Anna is survived by her husband, Donald; sister, Deborah Keeping, Eastern Passage; brothers, Brian, Amel and Charles Jr. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Darlene in June 2017. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca <http://www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca/> or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca <mailto:sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca>. Norman MacDonald Born: June 20th, 1937 Passed on: October 1st, 2017 Norman MacDonald, age 80, finished the marathon of his life on October 1, 2017, passing away peacefully after a short illness with his family by his side. He was born June 20, 1937 to the late Alexander (Framboise) and Catherine (MacLean) (Kennington Cove) MacDonald. Raised in Ashby area of Sydney, he lived on Leonard Street in the Shipyard for the past 45 years. He is survived by the love of his life, Zandra (Cameron); his two loving daughters, Kelly (Ken) MacLeod, (Papa’s boys, Kyle and Keigan MacLeod), and Kim (Eldon) MacDonald; son, Keith (grandsons, Brett, Keith Alexander). He lived his life to the fullest as a simple, quiet man who was happiest being with his family. The family requests anyone who wishes to do so should raise a glass of Dalwhinnie in his memory. The family would like to thank Dr. D’Intino and her Palliative Care team at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, as well as, the doctors and nursing staff on 6A at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax. A private service will be held. Donations can be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com <http://www.twcurry.com/> Michael Joseph Witzell Born In: St. Rose, New Brunswick, Canada Born: April 25th, 1927 Passed in: Canada Passed on: October 1st, 2017 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Joseph Witzell at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care facility on October 1, 2017. Born April 25, 1927 in St. Rose, NB, Michael was the son of the late Joseph and Elisabeth (Gauvin) Witzell, and resided in Sydney River for many years. A skilled carpenter, Michael was employed as the Maintenance Supervisor at the MacGillivary Guest home for many years. He was a founding member of the Sydney River Fire Department, serving for over 50 years. Michael was an avid sports fisherman and enjoyed countless hours driving around the island in his customized Chevy van with his beloved Lucille, in search of the perfect fishing hole. He enjoyed travelling and visited many countries throughout the world. Michael will be dearly missed by daughters, Estelle (Manfred) Ditzel, Sydney River, Maureen (Duncan) MacIsaac, Hantsport NS, Bernadette (Loredano) Zanardi, Vaughan ON, Wanda Ashley, Berwick NS; sons, David (Wendy), Sydney River, Gerard (Louise), Wagmatcook; daughter-in-law, Anne-Marie Witzell, Sydney; sister-in-law, Regina Witzell, St. Rose NB; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife of over 60 years, Lucille Mary (Samson) Witzell; son, Raymond; son-in-law, Perry Ashley; sister, Elizabeth Boudreau; brothers, Claude, Alfred, Joseph, David and Walter. Cremation has taken place and visitation will be held at the TW Curry Parkview Chapel on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, with Fr. Bill Burke officiating. A private family committal will follow at the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sydney River Fire Department or Palliative Care. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.tw.curry.com <http://www.tw.curry.com/>. Delores Eileen McMullin Born: July 24th, 1965 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our sister Delores Eileen McMullin. Born July 24, 1965, she was the beloved "baby" of our family. Delores grew up in Glace Bay, and after graduating from St. Michael’s High School, attended the University College of Cape Breton; after which, she settled in Halifax to attend Mount Saint Vincent University. While working in a variety of restaurants in her early twenties, Dee found her passion in the food industry and a keen interest in “haute cuisine”. Delores was “Maître-d” at several esteemed restaurants - Ryan Duffy's, MacAskill's and Bacchus to name a few. She also worked for Atlantic Television (ATV) for several years before returning to her love of the Halifax food scene. Delores was a self-proclaimed "foodie" who loved to cook for others. She enjoyed collecting recipes and cookbooks and expressed her love for friends and family, creating her trademark 5-star meals and second-to-none comfort food dishes. She will also be remembered for her signature raven black hair, ocean blue eyes, sense of style and love of laughter. Delores was predeceased by her father, Fraser McMullin; mother, Mary MacCormack (Parrott); brother, Thomas Joseph McMullin; brother, Dean McMullin, and her precious and beloved "boy" Spencer, her poodle and best fur friend of 16 years. She is survived by her sisters, Patricia (Francis), Genevieve, Debbie (Terry) and Arlene; brothers, Fraser (Jill), Tommy (Kris) and Vernon, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held from 11:30 - 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2017, with a memorial service to follow at T.J. Tracey Funeral Home, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, NS, with Deacon Leo Penny officiating. Interment to follow at St. John’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA in Delores' name as she was a doting and faithful animal lover. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com <http://www.tjtracey.com/>. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, NS, 902-849-4199. Mary Corbett Passed on: October 1st, 2017 With sadness, we regret to announce the passing of Mary Corbett on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born March 7, 1942, in Reserve, Mary was the daughter of the late Murray Gallant. Until retirement, she was employed at Braemore Home, Sydney. Mary is survived by her companion, Gary Pyke; daughters, Susan (Mark) St. Louis, Niagara Falls, Ont. and Darlene, Ontario; son, Bruce, Grand Prairie, Alta.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Besides her father, she was predeceased by her son, Condon Eugene. There will be no visitation. A family graveside service will be held at a later date. Sincere thanks to the nurses in the Renal Dialysis Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for the excellent care and compassion provided to Mary. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca <http://www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca/> or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca <mailto:sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca>. Lily MacLeod Passed on: September 30th, 2017 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lily MacLeod of Framboise Intervale on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the Cove Guest Home, Sydney. Born August 31, 1935, in Framboise Intervale, she was the daughter of the late Norman ‘Klondike’ and Katie Ann (MacKillop) MacLeod. Lily was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Framboise. Upon retiring from the Department of Highways, she was an active member of the Framboise Seniors Club and the Community Hall until her sickness. Lily is survived by her three sons, Norman Alex (Jean), Philip (Sarah Jane) and Jackie (Suzann); seven grandchildren, Leah (Ben), Adam (Stephanie), Jo-Ann (Chris), Eileen, Justin, Emma and Coltin, and two great-grandchildren, Logan and Ryan. She is also survived by her brother, Ramsey (Ann) MacLeod; sister, Pearl MacDonald, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Angus Archie MacLeod; brothers, Malcolm Alex, Johnnie, Charlie Angus and Norman D., and sisters, Mary Katie, Margaret and Dolena. By her request, there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Framboise on Tuesday, October 3 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Corrie Stewart officiating. Interment in Framboise Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca <http://www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca/> or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca <mailto:sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca>.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths October 03, 2017 Tuesday There were 10 obituaries published today EVELYN IRENE REID - 65 YRS Cpl. TIMOTHY JAMES “TIM” KELLY - CASILDA EILEEN GILLIS - 94 YRS RUTH ELIZABETH “BETTY” COUTURE - ANNA ELFRIEDA DEAN - 76 YRS NORMAN MACDONALD - 80 YRS MICHAEL JOSEPH WITZELL - 90 YRS DELORES EILEEN MCMULLIN - 52 YRS MARY CORBETT - 75 YRS LILY MACLEOD - 82 YRS Evelyn Irene Reid Born: March 13th, 2017 Evelyn Reid, age 65 of Glace Bay, will have burial prayers on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 2 p.m. in St. Gregory’s Cemetery, Donkin, all are welcome. Evelyn passed away on March 13, 2017 in Glace Bay and was cremated by V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Online condolences can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. TIMOTHY JAMES KELLY Tim past away at home on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017. Tim trained as a fireman with the Canadian Armed Forces Air Force Division but retired in 1997 due to an injury. He served at Cold Lake, Alberta aboard the HMCS Athabascan and at Greenwood, N.S. Tim is survived by his parents, Jim and Sally Kelly, Tower Road; brothers, Donald James and Vincent at home; only son, James, Halifax, NS; daughter, Holly, Aylesford, NS and nieces, Tiffany and Aleisha Kelly. There will be no visitation. Funeral service to take place Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at 4 p.m., St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Glace Bay, with Father Norman MacPhee, friends welcome. Funeral services under the direction of T.J. Tracey Burial Services and Cremation. Casilda Eileen GILLIS Passed on: October 1st, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Casilda, age 94, passed away at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late William and Sarah Ann (Bonner) Bonnar. She was a long-time member of the former St. Michael’s Church, River Ryan and more recently St. Leonard’s Church, New Waterford. She was a member of the Carmelite’s and was devoted in her Roman Catholic faith. A Registered Nurse; Casilda graduated from the New Waterford General Hospital in 1945. Her first placement was at St. Rita’s Maternity Hospital, Sydney. On July 19, 1948, in North Sydney, she married the love of her life, John Angus Gillis. She later returned to New Waterford and worked at the New Waterford General Hospital and the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital until her retirement in 1985. She enjoyed traveling, especially her trips to Florida, Hawaii, British Columbia, Quebec and Boston. She also enjoyed playing cards; she truly loved a good game of 45’s. Casilda was also a member of Aging Gracefully and the New Waterford Pensioners Club. Mom remains in our memory as a strong willed and family oriented woman. She is survived by her six loving children: daughters, Janet (Mack) MacKinnon and Cheryl (Charlie) Oliver, both of New Waterford, and sons, Angus (Judith), New Waterford, Hughie (Helen), Victoria Mines, Bobby (Juanita), Sydney and Michael (Kim), New Waterford. Her 16 cherished grandchildren, Shannon (Dwayne) Buchanan, Darren (Angie) MacKinnon, Jason (Ainslie) Gillis, Aaron Gillis, Colin (Christina) Gillis, Andrea (Lee) Gillis, Julie (Dan) House-Duru, Alison (Jimmy) Gillis, Jonathan (Ashley) Gillis, Sarah Gillis, Jessica Gillis and Haley, Joseph, Madison and Aidan Oliver, and great-grandchildren, Ryan MacKinnon, Taya and Aria Duru, Alex Gillis and Abigail Gillis. She will also be sadly missed by her sister, Theresa (late Milton) Jardine, Sydney Mines, and sisters-in-law, Mary (late Ray) Gillis and Theresa (late “Buster”) Bates; close friend, Barbara Gillis and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her loving husband of 44 years, John ‘Spike’ Gillis (1992); grandson, Jordan Michael Gillis (2013); brothers, Henry, Alphonsus, William, Edgar and Wilfred Bonnar, and sisters, Rachel Bonnar, Sarah Higgins, Magdalene MacNeil, Monica Buchanan, Rita LaForet, Angela Taylor, Catherine MacGean, Patricia MacKenzie, Camillus Roth, Eva Bonnar and Elizabeth Olszowiec. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from 5-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. The Funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. Ray Huntley and concelebrated by Fr. Jim Oliver, will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Leonard’s Church, Mt. Carmel Avenue, New Waterford. Interment will follow in St. Michael’s Parish Cemetery, River Ryan. All are invited to join the family for a reception at St Leonard’s Parish Hall, Convent Street, New Waterford. As an expression of sympathy for Casilda, memorial donations in her memory may be made to St. Leonard’s Church, BEC Scholastic Fund or to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences to the family can be expressed through the funeral home website: www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. Ruth Elizabeth (Betty) Couture Passed on: October 1st, 2017 We are deeply saddened and sorry to announce the passing of much loved Betty Couture on Sunday October 1, 2017 after a long, hard, incredibly courageous battle with cancer. After graduating from Sydney Academy she worked at Zellers in Sydney for 25 years, making many good friends with both staff and customers. Her favourite hobby was taking pictures and putting them on her Facebook page for all her friends and family to see. She liked to take drives to the country snapping photos of the beautiful colours, clouds and scenery with her husband Barry. She loved absolutely nothing more than to spend time with her husband and kids, the three people she was the closest to in this world. Betty is survived by her husband of 48 years, Barry Couture (Sydney); her son, whom she loved more than life itself, Chris (Coxheath); her daughter-in-law, Lindsay, whom she loved like her own, and her favourite nephew, Bob Donovan (Suzanna/Faith in Calgary). Also her beloved grand-pets who always found a way to bring a smile to her face and make her happy, Holly and Iggy (Coxheath). She was predeceased by her father and mother, George (Mildred) Hall; her wonderful sister, Inez (Leigh) Donovan, and her much loved and missed dog, Ruff. We would like to sincerely thank her cancer doctor Ron MacCormick and his secretary Sonya, she loved both of them very much. Also, Dr. Wawrzyszyn (Pier Medical), Dr. D’Intino, Mr. Tom MacNeil and all those at the Lodge that Gives. A special thanks to all of the nurses at the Chemo Centre and Palliative Care Units who always treated her with so much care and respect, it was greatly appreciated. As per her wishes, there will be no visitation and cremation has taken place. There will be a small service held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 4 at S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St. in Sydney. Rev. Sheldon Chant to officiate. A private burial will be held at a later date for immediate family only at Hardwood Hill cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations in her memory to Tom MacNeil and the cancer patient fund at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Cancer Centre. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.ca <http://www.chantfuneralhome.ca/>. Funeral arrangements under the direction of…

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths October 02, 2017 Monday There were 7 obituaries published today LILY MACLEOD - 82 YRS JAMES ANDREW POSTLETHWAITE - 86 YRS ANNA MARIE BLOIS - FREDA BERNADETTE HEAD - 73 YRS - VISITATION ANNOUNCEMENT JACQUELINE FRANCES “JACKIE” BRANN - 77 YRS ADELINE MACDONALD - 85 YRS ROSE MARIE (LANGLOIS) COLE - Lily MacLeod Passed on: September 30th, 2017 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lily MacLeod of Framboise Intervale on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the Cove Guest Home, Sydney. Born August 31, 1935, in Framboise Intervale, she was the daughter of the late Norman ‘Klondike’ and Katie Ann (MacKillop) MacLeod. Lily was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Framboise. Upon retiring from the Department of Highways, she was an active member of the Framboise Seniors Club and the Community Hall until her sickness. Lily is survived by her three sons, Norman Alex (Jean), Philip (Sarah Jane) and Jackie (Suzann); seven grandchildren, Leah (Ben), Adam (Stephanie), Jo-Ann (Chris), Eileen, Justin, Emma and Coltin, and two great-grandchildren, Logan and Ryan. She is also survived by her brother, Ramsey (Ann) MacLeod; sister, Pearl MacDonald, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Angus Archie MacLeod; brothers, Malcolm Alex, Johnnie, Charlie Angus and Norman D., and sisters, Mary Katie, Margaret and Dolena. By her request, there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Framboise on Tuesday, October 3 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Corrie Stewart officiating. Interment in Framboise Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca o Anna Marie BLOIS Passed on: September 29th, 2017 It is with great sadness, the family of Marie announces that she passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday September 29, 2017, in the 8th inning of her life joining her beloved husband, cherished companion, dear friend and soul mate Tony Blois. Cherished mother of Sandra (Jim), Shelly (2010) (Rob), and Alan (April); beloved Nana of Jared (Martha), David (Nikki), Jordan (Kat), Sabrina (Matt) and Meghan, and loving great grandma of Kaylee, Magdalene and Joseph. Sadly missed by her good friend and sister-in-law, Dell Dufour, and also sister-in-law, Marie Blois. Predeceased by her much loved sister, Kaye MacInnis, and brother, Sonny Coffie, and parents, Laura and Gus Coffie of Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Marie will be missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Queen's Village Retirement Home for their excellent care and support. With a special thank you to Jessie, Terri, Christina, Natasha, Janice and her entire Queen's Village family. Visitation will be held on Tuesday October 3, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1997 Dundas St. E. (at Wavell). A celebration of life will be held Wednesday October 4, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.forestlawnmemorial.ca. Anna Marie BLOIS Passed on: September 29th, 2017 It is with great sadness, the family of Marie announces that she passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday September 29, 2017, in the 8th inning of her life joining her beloved husband, cherished companion, dear friend and soul mate Tony Blois. Cherished mother of Sandra (Jim), Shelly (2010) (Rob), and Alan (April); beloved Nana of Jared (Martha), David (Nikki), Jordan (Kat), Sabrina (Matt) and Meghan, and loving great grandma of Kaylee, Magdalene and Joseph. Sadly missed by her good friend and sister-in-law, Dell Dufour, and also sister-in-law, Marie Blois. Predeceased by her much loved sister, Kaye MacInnis, and brother, Sonny Coffie, and parents, Laura and Gus Coffie of Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Marie will be missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Queen's Village Retirement Home for their excellent care and support. With a special thank you to Jessie, Terri, Christina, Natasha, Janice and her entire Queen's Village family. Visitation will be held on Tuesday October 3, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1997 Dundas St. E. (at Wavell). A celebration of life will be held Wednesday October 4, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the London Regional Cancer Program or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.forestlawnmemorial.ca. Freda Bernadette Head Visitation for the late Freda Bernadette Head will take place today at 4 p.m. and a memorial service will follow at 6 p.m. in the S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home with Reverend Sheldon Chant officiating. Not at 12 – 2 as published in Saturday’s edition. Jacqueline Frances Brann Born: October 25th, 1939 Passed on: September 30th, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jacqueline Frances Brann, on Saturday, September 30, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at the home of her daughter, Sharon. Born in Glace Bay, NS, on October 25, 1939, Jackie was the daughter of the late Louis ‘Duckie’ and Margaret (AuCoin) Yates. Jackie was a member of St. Anthony’s Parish. In her younger years, she was employed at George’s Pizza. In later years, she could be found working alongside of her daughter, Sharon, in the greenhouse. This was Jackie’s happy place. She looked forward to gardening season every year and always enjoyed chatting with old and new friends there. Jackie is survived by her daughters, Darlene (Glenn) MacDonald and Sharon (Kevin) Byrne; sons, John (Cheryl) and Barry (Wanda); grandchildren, Glenn (Alicia), Kirk (Melissa), Amanda (Mark), Ashley (Craig), Kali (Brad), Devon, Tyler and Cameron, and great grandchildren, Austin, Dakota, Madison, Kylee, Carly, Keenan, Emily, Heidi and Zoe. She is also survived by brothers, Louis (Geri), Weldon (Joan) and Darrell (Ruth); sisters, Linda Bailey and Beverly (Rick) Brown; brother-in-law, Robert Brann, and sisters-in-law, Nonie MacDonald, Dolly Allen, Mary Brann, Isabelle and Barbara Yates. Besides her parents, Jackie was predeceased her husband, John; son, Louis Gerard, in infancy; brother, Francis; daughter-in-law, Tanya Smith Brann, and brothers-in-law, Naish Brann, Mick Brann and Ronald Bailey. Visitation will be held from 6 – 9 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 2017, at T.J. Tracey Funeral Home, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, NS. A funeral service will be celebrated on at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at the funeral home with Father Norman MacPhee officiating. Interment will follow in St. Anthony Parish Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, NS, 902-849-4199. For those who wish, donations can be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County or the VON Cape Breton. Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives. - Author Unknown Adeline MacDonald It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend Adeline MacDonald, 85, of Sydney Mines, on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Born in Bras d’Or, on June 10, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Ellen (Cantwell) Brennick. She is survived by her five daughters, Ellen (Daniel) Clarke, Linda (Gilles) Maillet, Debbie (George) Podetz, Brenda (Joey) Andrea, and Janet (Greg) Dicks. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Jim, Danielle, Tyler, David, Jonathan, Melissa, Nicole, Leah, Stacy, Cheryl, Maria, Joseph, Jaclyn and seven great grandchildren, Drake, Leo, Alexander, Lucas, Sadie, Lydia and Nicholas; as well as a sister, Helen Devison, who she dearly loved and felt was a great inspiration throughout her life. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Jerome; her grandson, Michael; grandson-in-law, LT; sister, Blanche and brothers, John and Bernie. Adeline was a generous, thoughtful and compassionate wife and mother whose greatest joy was her family. How truly fortunate we were to have her positive spirit, warm nature and wisdom, all of which has enriched our lives. Our mother was the guiding light for us and we will carry on her remarkable Legacy of Love. It warms our hearts knowing our dear mother and father are together again… All Our Love. Visitation for Adeline MacDonald will be held on Monday, October 2, 2017 from 6-9 p.m. in J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Holy Family Church with Fr. J.J. MacDonald officiating, followed by interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Sydney Mines. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of one’s choice. Rose Marie Cole (Langlois) Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia Passed on: September 29th, 2017 It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Rose Marie (Langlois) Cole on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. She has left the body that betrayed her and moved on to better things. Rose battled Parkinson’s Disease for 18 years with determination, stubbornness and sass – and she had plenty of all three! Rose is survived, and already greatly missed, by her husband, Tom; daughter, Annette; son, Tom; grandchildren, Sam, Ben and Eliza Huton and their father, Richard Huton. Rose is also survived by brothers and sisters, Alex Langlois, William (Colleen) Langlois, David (Marilyn) Langlois; sisters-in-law, Rose Langlois and Vickie Chessell Langlois, Lorraine (Billy) McMullin, Charmaine (Leonard) Chiasson, Debbie (Billy) Levangie, Cathy (Aubrey) Farrow; sisters-in-law, Margie (Dave) Langlois, Diane (Alan) Hanratty, and Elizabeth Cole; brothers-in-law, Gerry (Helen) Cole, Gary (Marie) Cole, Burt (Emma) Cole, Gordon (Carol) Cole, Paul Cole, and Abel Sampson. Rose is pre-deceased by her parents, Alex and Mary (Sampson) Langlois; her sister, Carol (Jackie) McPherson; brothers, Wayne and Simon Langlois; sisters-in-law, Mary Langlois, Marilyn Sampson; and brother-in-law, Junior Cole. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nursing staff on 4B at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, and the Cape Breton Regional Home Care workers who helped care for her at home. Visitation will take place at Chants Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, on Monday, October 2, 2017 from 12 – 2 p.m., with service to follow officiated by Fr. Dennis Lamey, Donations to Parkinson’s Society, Cape Breton East Chapter in memory of Rose would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths September 30, 2017 Saturday There were 11 obituaries published today CATHERINE (HEAD) MCINTYRE - 82 YRS ADELINE MACDONALD - 85 YRS ROSE MARIE (LANGLOIS) COLE - FREDA BERNADETTE HEAD - 73 YRS CHARLES LYONS - 76 YRS NORMAN LAWRENCE CORKIN - 60 YRS MARGARET NEILA (NORTHEN) MCGEAN - 70 YRS LESLIE DANCSECS - 84 YRS ANN DOREEN (BARRIE) CUZNER - 75 yrs ANNE M. (MACDONALD) PACKARD - 62 YRS MICHAEL PATRIC EVAN DENNIS - 25 YRS Margaret Neila McGean Passed in: Sydney Passed on: September 28th, 2017 It is with deep sympathy we announce the passing of Margaret Neila (Northen) McGean, 70, Sydney Mines, NS at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney on September 28, 2017 with her loving family at her side, after a six year illness. Daughter of the late Peter and Madeleine (MacLean) Northen of Little Narrows, Neila is survived by her dedicated and caring husband, Jack; son, Stephen (Laura) from Edmonton, and the light of her life, her only grandson, Jack. She is also survived by her brothers, Lloyd (Ann), Judique, NS, Monty (Linda), Welland, ON and Chrissy (Grant) MacKay, Fox Creek, AB; sisters-in-law, Estelle Megquier, Bar Harbour, ME, Collen Brown, Sydney Mines, NS, Heather, Halifax, Rachel MacDonald (Dave), Medicine Hat, AB and brothers-in-law, Gerard (Leona), Boularderie, NS and Brian (Rayeanne), Florence, NS; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Neila was predeceased by her brothers-in-law, Kevin (in infancy) and Basil. An Honorary Member of the Cape Breton Horseman’s Association Hall of Fame, Neila was an avid horse owner, enjoying the evening trips to the barn and of course race days. A graduate of City Hospital, Neila worked as a RN with DEVCO for the majority of her career until her retirement in 2000. The family would like to thank Dr. John Ritter, Dr. Michel McKeough and Louise McKeough, Palliative Care nurses (Cathy, Michelle and Rachelle), and VON nurses (Donna, Susan and Karen), Brenda Wall, Mary MacDonald for their compassion and care they provided Neila during her illness. Visitation for Neila McGean will be held Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the JM Jobes Funeral Home 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. A funeral mass to celebrate Neila’s life will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Holy Family Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. JJ MacDonald officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com <http://www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com/>. Leslie Dancsecs Born In: Hungary Born: September 8th, 1933 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: September 28th, 2017 With sadness, we announce the passing of Leslie Dancsecs on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born September 8, 1933, in Hungary, he was the son of the late Imre and Marie (Dolgos) Dancsecs. Until retirement, Leslie worked as a supervisor for Armac Construction. He is survived by his wife, Ann; son, Leslie (Elena); grandson, Nikita; stepdaughters, Karen (Tony) and Jennifer (Earl); stepson, Michael (Krista); step-grandchildren, Nathan, Benjamin, Kira and Gabriel; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Leslie was predeceased by his first wife, Mary (Mombourquette). The last surviving member of his immediate family, he was predeceased by his sisters, Anne and Mary and brothers, Imre, Joseph, Gyula and Ferance. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Sunday, October 1 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday 11 a.m., with Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca <http://www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca/> or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca <mailto:sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca> ANN DOREEN CUZNER (BARRIE) Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia Born: January 17th, 1942 Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia Passed on: September 26th, 2017 It is with heavy hearts we announce the loss of our mother, grandmother, aunt, and loving sister, Ann Doreen (Barrie) Cuzner, who passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Doreen was born in Sydney Mines on January 17, 1942, the daughter of the late George Barrie and Hannah (Cluett) Barrie. She was a loving mother to Valerie, Melvin, and David (Sarah). She was also grandmother to Ethan and Abigail Cuzner, Kriselle and Joshua Devoe, and a great-grandchild, Riley, all of whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by her five sisters, June (Jim) Winterfield, Sandra (Henry) Snow, Rhoda (Dave) DeMars, Norma Barrie, Isabell (Donnie) Gouthro, and her three brothers, Blair (Ann) Barrie, Dale (Bonita) Barrie, and Jake (Kim) Barrie; along with many loving nieces and nephews. Doreen was a hard worker who held many jobs over her lifetime. She loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed dancing, bingo, playing cards, and a good game of scrabble. She was taken care of at home by her family until getting a placement at the Northside Community Guest Home. Besides her parents, Doreen was predeceased by her loving husband, Dave Cuzner; sisters, Caroline (Aulden) LeBlanc, Elaine (Paddy) Jessome; brothers, Howard (Gloria) Barrie, and George Barrie Junior. She is also predeceased by two of her grandchildren, twins, Olivia and Emily Cuzner. We the family would like to thank the staffs of the Northside Home Makers, the Northside Community Guest Home, also the doctors and nurses at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for all of the services and care that you have provided. Complying with Doreen’s wishes she has been cremated and there will be no wake or burial service. However there will be a celebration of her life being held at the family residence 274 Atlantic St., Sydney Mines, Sunday, Oct.1, from 2-5 p.m. We ask all family and friends who have known her to come join us as we gather together to remember the good times and joy she brought to our lives. Words of comfort may forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com <http://www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com/> As we watched your struggle, our hearts were crushed and sore. Doing our best until the end, we could do no more. In tears we seen you sinking and watched you fade away, Although our hearts were breaking, we knew you could not stay. ANNE M. PACKARD Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia Born: December 30th, 1954 Passed on: September 26th, 2017 Anne M. (MacDonald) Packard, age 62, of Wilmington, passed away on September 26, 2017. Anne was born on December 30, 1954 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; she was the cherished daughter of the late Michael A. and Martina (MacIssac) MacDonald. Anne moved to the U.S. at age five with her family and they settled in Somerville; where she was raised and educated. She graduated from Somerville High School with the class of 1972. Anne married "her sweetheart," Richard A. Packard on April 6, 1974; the couple moved to Wilmington in 1978 where they raised their three children, Devin, Christina, and Brenda. Anne was an excellent homemaker and mother; she showered her family with unconditional love and was always there to lend a hand whenever needed. When Anne became a grandmother her world became even brighter; she looked forward to helping out with the grandchildren and she was so proud of all of them. Anne was an avid baker, cook, and a talented seamstress; she kept a warm and loving home and her door was always open to family and friends. Anne enjoyed traveling; some of her favorite and most memorable trips included visiting her childhood home in Cape Breton. Anne was proud of her Scottish heritage and loved to listen to Scottish music. Anne will be fondly remembered as a very sweet, kind lady; she loved her family and friends with all her heart. She will forever be missed. Anne was the beloved wife of Richard A. "Dick" Packard, devoted mother of Devin Packard & his wife, Sherry of Bradenton, FL, Christina White & her husband, Christopher of Wilmington and Brenda Stokken & her husband, Douglas of Chelmsford; loving “Grandma” of Brianna, Joshua and “Grammy” of Shanna, Audrina and Mason; cherished daughter of the late Michael A. and Martina (MacIssac) MacDonald; dear sister of Christina Murphy & her husband, Waldo of N. Reading, Alanna MacDonald, Michael MacDonald both of Tewksbury, Carol Melanson & her husband, Terrence of Brighton and the late Daniel MacDonald. Anne is also survived by many brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews. Family & friends will gather at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, MA, on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 126 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington, at 10 a.m. Visiting Hours will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday, October 2, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. Memorial donations in Anne’s name may be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 801 Roeder Road, Ste. 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Michael Patrick Evan Dennis Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia Born: March 16th, 1992 Passed in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Passed on: September 22nd, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our loving brother, uncle, nephew, friend and father who passed away at the Toronto General Hospital, surrounded by his siblings on September 22, 2017. Born in Sydney on March 16, 1992 to the late Gerald Doyle and Mabel Dennis. Michael, 25 had a great love for children, especially his daughter, nieces and nephews. He dedicated a great amount of his life to them. Michael loved to travel and lived in many big cities across Canada during his short years. He was born with a natural talent to do hair and makeup many people would consult him for weddings, social gatherings and pageants. Anyone who met Michael was drawn to his energetic loving soul. He brought so much joy, love and laughter to everyone who knew him. Michael was an organ donor. Even after death, he is bringing joy and love in the people’s lives that he saved. We, his family, will forever be proud of his selfless decision to always help others. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him especially his daughter, Riley Nevaeh. He was a member of the Two Spirt Alliance in Toronto and was involved in the Cursillo/Challenge Movement as a challenger. Michael is survived by his daughter, Riley; step-dad, Michel Deslauriers; siblings, Glenda Junta, Eskasoni, Perry (Mary Lou), Eskasoni, Andrea (Calvin), Membertou, Tabitha Googoo (Charles), Eskasoni, Robin (Roy), Eskasoni, Darcy Doyle (Val), Wekomaq, Terrance Doyle, BC, Gerald Doyle, BC, Becky (Jim), ON, Paul (Zoe), Potlotek, Joshua, Eskasoni, Levi (Felicia), Eskasoni, John (Jill), Wekomaq, Nikkita (Quentin), Sydney; godchild, Anastacia; aunts and uncles, Paula, Joyce, Wendy, Peggy, Lyndon, Minetta, Molly, Michael Doyle, Wanda and Vera; godparents, Clara Gould and Kenny Marshall; 55 nieces and nephews; 40 great nieces and nephews and only surviving great uncle, Fred Battiste. He was predeceased by parents, Gerald and Mabel; brother, Duncan; nephew, Rayne; uncles, Muldoon, Clayton, Anthanasuis, Ekkian, George, Joe Noel, Perry; aunts, Lena, Denise, Elaine, Effie and cousins, Michelle and Cory. Visitation for Michael Dennis will begin after 7 p.m. on Monday, October 2 at the Gabriel Center, Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4 at Holy Family Church with Fr. Martin MacDougall officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com <http://www.twcurry.com/>.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths September 30, 2017 Saturday There were 11 obituaries published today CATHERINE (HEAD) MCINTYRE - 82 YRS ADELINE MACDONALD - 85 YRS ROSE MARIE (LANGLOIS) COLE - FREDA BERNADETTE HEAD - 73 YRS CHARLES LYONS - 76 YRS NORMAN LAWRENCE CORKIN - 60 YRS MARGARET NEILA (NORTHEN) MCGEAN - 70 YRS LESLIE DANCSECS - 84 YRS ANN DOREEN (BARRIE) CUZNER - 75 yrs ANNE M. (MACDONALD) PACKARD - 62 YRS MICHAEL PATRIC EVAN DENNIS - 25 YRS CATHERINE (HEAD) MCINTYRE Catherine McIntyre (nee Head), passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at St. Michael’s hospital in Toronto, on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the age of 82 yrs. Beloved wife of Neil for 63 years. Loving mother of Marureen (Bob) Seminsky and Neila (Tony) Paesano. Cherished nana of Mark (Paul), Glen, Paul, Adam and Sara and great-granddaughters, Katelyn and Lauren. Dear brother of Pat (Doris) Head and the late Loretta Cocchini. She will be forever loved by her extended family and friends. A mMass of Christian Burial was held at St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church, followed by interment at Westminster Cemetery in Toronto. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Please visit of Book of Memories at www.wardfunerahome.com <http://www.wardfunerahome.com/> Adeline MacDonald It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend Adeline MacDonald, 85, of Sydney Mines, on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Born in Bras d’Or, on June 10, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Ellen (Cantwell) Brennick. She is survived by her five daughters, Ellen (Daniel) Clarke, Linda (Gilles) Maillet, Debbie (George) Podetz, Brenda (Joey) Andrea, and Janet (Greg) Dicks. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Jim, Danielle, Tyler, David, Jonathan, Melissa, Nicole, Leah, Stacy, Cheryl, Maria, Joseph, Jaclyn and seven great grandchildren, Drake, Leo, Alexander, Lucas, Sadie, Lydia and Nicholas; as well as a sister, Helen Devison, who she dearly loved and felt was a great inspiration throughout her life. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Jerome; her grandson, Michael; grandson-in-law, LT; sister, Blanche and brothers, John and Bernie. Adeline was a generous, thoughtful and compassionate wife and mother whose greatest joy was her family. How truly fortunate we were to have her positive spirit, warm nature and wisdom, all of which has enriched our lives. Our mother was the guiding light for us and we will carry on her remarkable Legacy of Love. It warms our hearts knowing our dear mother and father are together again… All Our Love. Visitation for Adeline MacDonald will be held on Monday, October 2, 2017 from 6-9 p.m. in J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Holy Family Church with Fr. J.J. MacDonald officiating, followed by interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Sydney Mines. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com <http://www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com/>. Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of one’s choice. Rose Marie Cole (Langlois) Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia Passed on: September 29th, 2017 It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Rose Marie (Langlois) Cole on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. She has left the body that betrayed her and moved on to better things. Rose battled Parkinson’s Disease for 18 years with determination, stubbornness and sass – and she had plenty of all three! Rose is survived, and already greatly missed, by her husband, Tom; daughter, Annette; son, Tom; grandchildren, Sam, Ben and Eliza Huton and their father, Richard Huton. Rose is also survived by brothers and sisters, Alex Langlois, William (Colleen) Langlois, David (Marilyn) Langlois; sisters-in-law, Rose Langlois and Vickie Chessell Langlois, Lorraine (Billy) McMullin, Charmaine (Leonard) Chiasson, Debbie (Billy) Levangie, Cathy (Aubrey) Farrow; sisters-in-law, Margie (Dave) Langlois, Diane (Alan) Hanratty, and Elizabeth Cole; brothers-in-law, Gerry (Helen) Cole, Gary (Marie) Cole, Burt (Emma) Cole, Gordon (Carol) Cole, Paul Cole, and Abel Sampson. Rose is pre-deceased by her parents, Alex and Mary (Sampson) Langlois; her sister, Carol (Jackie) McPherson; brothers, Wayne and Simon Langlois; sisters-in-law, Mary Langlois, Marilyn Sampson; and brother-in-law, Junior Cole. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nursing staff on 4B at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, and the Cape Breton Regional Home Care workers who helped care for her at home. Visitation will take place at Chants Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, on Monday, October 2, 2017 from 12 – 2 p.m., with service to follow officiated by Fr. Dennis Lamey, Donations to Parkinson’s Society, Cape Breton East Chapter in memory of Rose would be greatly appreciated by the family. Fred Bernadette Head Our precious Angel died suddenly at home, 73 MacAulays Lane, as she prepared herself for her daily routine. Left to grieve are her sisters, Tammy DeLazzer (Sydney), Rhonda Head (Alberta), Paula Head (Glace Bay) and Valerie Caume ; brother, Tom Head (Sydney), her father, Peter Head (Port Morien) Also her nieces & nephews, Nitishia, Nigel, Dakota, Jared, Kayden, Coby & Keegan, special friend Barry Budge, as well as many family and friends at Resi-care and Horizon Achievement Center. Bernadette was predeceased by her mother, Freda Head and sister, Beth Head. She was predeceased by her grandparents as well. Bernadette (Detsa) was special in so many ways from her whistle to her laughter. She was involved with the Special Olympics; she loved 1970’s classics, her trips to Tim Hortons, pizza & green pop. She drew people into her world with her smiles and her hugs; she had a mind of her own. Visitation will take place Monday October 2nd from 12-2 p.m. at S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra Street. A Celebration of Bernadette’s life will take place immediately following, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel, Rev. Sheldon Chant to officiate. Memorial donations may be made to Resi-Care or the Horizon Achievement Centre. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.ca <http://www.chantfuneralhome.ca/>. Funeral arrangements under the direction of… Charles Lyons Born: May 7th, 1941 Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: September 28th, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Lyons, 76, on Thursday, September 28 at the Glace Bay General Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born May 7, 1941 to the late Thomas and Sarah (Campbell) Lyons he is survived by his wife, Mary Murphy; daughter, Charlene; granddaughters, Jennifer and Danielle; sisters, Mary and Ethel Nearing, Glace Bay; stepsons, Malcolm and Greg Gillis and stepdaughter, Paula; step-grandchildren, Ryan and Haley; five nephews and special cousin, Lily Lyons. He was predeceased by son, John Charles at birth; brothers, Henry, Thomas and Dan Willie; brother-in-law, John Nearing Sr.; sisters-in-law, Violet, Alice and Shirley. Charlie was a miner who worked at #20, #26 and retired from Phalen Colliery. He was a member of the Glace Bay Seniors Pensioners Club where he enjoyed going to the many seniors dances. He was a dedicated member of the Cape Breton Antique and Custom Car Club for 26 years where he enjoyed going to car shows and many outings with his ‘57 Chev car and ‘52 Chevy Half-Ton that he received many awards for. He also enjoyed his daily trips to Tim Hortons with his friends. Visitation will take place on Monday, October 2, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Tuesday October 3 there will be a second visitation from 12-2 p.m. and funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Palliative Care, St. Paul’s Church Building Fund or charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com <http://www.pattenfuneral.com/>. Norman Lawrence Corkin Norman Lawrence Corkin, 60, of Thomas Street, Scotchtown, N.S., passed away Sept. 29, 2017, in palliative care, Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Ontario, June 24, 1957, he was the son of Mary (Miller) and the late Lawrence Corkin. He was a member of Calvin United Church. Norman worked at the front desk at Inglewood Arms Hotel in Toronto for 21 years. He was a sports fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is survived by sister, Mary Bernice Corkin, Scotchtown; aunts, Robbie and Terry; many nieces and nephews; special grandnephew, Alexander; and caregiver Jeannie. He was predeceased by one sister, Janet Elizabeth. A graveside service will be held in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown, at 2 p.m. Oct. 1 with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Bros. Funeral Home, New Waterford, 902-862-7500.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths September 29, 2017 Friday There were 5 obituaries published today MARY TENA (JOE) YOUNG - 80 YRS FLORENCE “MAE” (GASKELL) SIMMONS-TURNER - WILLIAM THOMAS “BILL” TURNBULL - 92 YRS AGNES MARGUERITE “MARG” (SCOTT) MACLEAN - HUBERT JOSEPH COVIN - MARY AGNES WHITE - CELEBRATION OF LIFE Florence 'Mae' Simmons-Turner Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Sydney Passed on: September 26th, 2017 It is with broken hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of Florence “Mae” Turner on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney with her family by her side. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Effie Gaskell and raised by her grandparents, George and Marcella (Mugford) Simmons. She was an avid dart player at the Hub Club. She will be missed by all who knew her. Mae is survived by her son, Ervin Simmons (Patsy); sister, Marcella Angelo; brothers, George “Sonny” (Eileen) Simmons and Kenneth Gaskell; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her mother and grandparents, she was predeceased by her sister, Mariam; brothers, Calvin, Bill, Fred, Warrick and Alfred “Butch”. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay with Deacon Leo Penny officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, NS 902-849-4199. William Thomas (Bill) Turnbull Passed on: September 16th, 2017 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of William Thomas (Bill) Turnbull, 92, on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Ivany Place, Bedford, just three short months after losing his adoring and loving wife, Mary (Hermack). Bill was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia on August 11, 1925, son of the late William Turnbull and Alice (Nearing). In his lifetime he exemplified a quiet strength and ability that allowed him to lead by example in all the endeavors he chose to undertake. At a very early age, he served his country as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. He was an accomplished athlete and a member of the Glace Bay Oland Bay Byes, a team that brought great pride to the town of Glace Bay with the Nova Scotia Senior Softball Championship in 1955. Bill was also a member of the elite Four-Man Exhibition Team known as the Glace Bay Auto Supply Rockets. He was a devout Roman Catholic and avid supporter of his church St. John the Baptist, New Aberdeen. He served as President of St. John’s Men’s Club and, throughout the years, he could always be counted on to bring his unique woodworking skill to assist in projects undertaken by his church and community. Bill started his long customer service career with R J Logue Limited and later retired as Service Manager at MacIntrye Chevrolet Oldsmobile. During his career he received numerous achievement awards from General Motors. Bill is survived by his daughters, Wendy E. O'Connor, Ottawa, Beverly Levine, Truro, Valerie (Reeves) Matheson, Halifax and Pamela Turnbull, Vancouver, and son, Paul Turnbull, New Waterford. Bill will be dearly missed and forever cherished by his 12 grandchildren, Rachelle, Ryan, Mandy, Christopher, Paul Reeves, Andrew, Meaghan, Ian, Gary, Elizabeth, Thomas and Alexander, and his ten great grandchildren, Rayne, Antonino, Jack, Max, Ryan, Kayla, Finn, Ivy Mae, Izzy and Lily. Bill is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Bill was predeceased by his son, Bill (2015); his brother, Philip, and his sister, Elizabeth (Lizzie) MacDonald. Bill will best be remembered as a loving husband to his wife Mary, and together they demonstrated an unwavering devotion and commitment to their family. But most of all, they created a lifetime of heartwarming family memories which were sprinkled with Bill’s special gift - his ability to tell a joke or two and bring a smile to everyone’s day. Bill fulfilled his long-term wish of donating his remains to the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University for the advancement of medical education and research. A joint Celebration of Life for Bill and Mary will take place in Cape Breton next Spring, 2018. In Bill’s memory, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. The family wishes to acknowledge and extend their heartfelt appreciation for the loving care and attention Dad received from the staff during his stay at Blueberry Hills, Ivany Place, Bedford. Condolences may be sent to www.currysfuneralhome.com Agnes Marguerite ‘Marg’ MacLean Passed on: September 26th, 2017 It is with deep and profound sadness that we say goodbye to one of the strongest women God ever placed on this earth. Agnes Marguerite "Marg" MacLean (nee Scott) passed away peacefully on September 26, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family and friends at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Marg lived a full life including Mother and homemaker, she was a member of the Melody Lane Singers performing at nursing homes, a personal care worker and kept busy baking and cooking. She loved her car and taking long drives, she loved the ocean, fishing and camping in Gabarus. The racetrack and horses were also a great passion. She is survived by her daughter, Barb (Howie) Campbell; sons, Richard, Leonard, Robert, Norman (Sue) and Darren; sisters, Beatrice (Tom) MacVicar, Rosena Walker and Dorothy MacInnis; her many cherished and loved grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will also be missed by many nieces and nephews, especially Cheryl Campbell. Marg was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Elsie Scott; her husband, Jim MacLean, and siblings, Gert Sears, John Scott, Isabel Campbell, Owen Scott and Cathy Degnar. Friends and family will be gathering for a Celebration of Marg’s Life on Friday, September 29 from 4-7 p.m. at S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.ca <http://www.chantfuneralhome.ca/>. Funeral arrangements under the direction of.. Hubert Joseph Covin Born: August 16th, 1949 Passed on: September 26th, 2017 On September 26, 2017, I lost the love of my life, Hubert Joseph Covin, 68, to cancer. He was the son of the late Ernest and Josephine Covin. Hubert had many friends who loved him, no matter who it was. He made friends easy. Hubert is survived by his former wife, Linda Covin (Penney), who never left his side for the five weeks he spent in the hospital. He is also survived by daughters, Jennifer Spears (George), Megan Covin and April Higgins (Warren), who he thought of as a daughter. He is also survived by one brother, Leo Covin (Josephine); sisters, Vange Crane (Gully), Charlotte Ley (Allie), Patricia Covin (Billy) and Cathy Covin (Brian Mercer); grandchildren, Jennie, Matthew and Bria; brother-in-law, Arthur Penney (Pauline); sisters-in-law, Theresa McCarthy (Richard), Brenda MacDonald (Dan), Dena Penney (Irene), Helen Colborne (Bruce) and Kimberley Penney. He will also be missed by a very special person, Katie Cantwell, who he called his granddaughter; special cousins, Tommy Covin and Linda Covin, as well as many other cousins, nieces and nephews. Hubert was predeceased by his first wife, Sandra Covin, and his brothers, Clifford, Roger and Terry Covin. I want to thank the nurses on 4C, 4B, and Palliative Care who gave Hubert the best care ever. Also thanks to all the doctors who took part in his being cared for, his friends who came to visit and showed love and support as well as those who showed contact on Facebook. A Celebration of Hubert’s life will take place Friday, September 29 at 11 a.m. at S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, Rev. Sheldon Chant to officiate. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.ca <http://www.chantfuneralhome.ca/>. Funeral arrangements under the direction of... MARY AGNES WHITE We will be gathering to share our memories of our wonderful mother Mary Agnes White On Saturday September 30th. Service will be at 11:30 a.m. at the Brookside Cemetery and then The Celebration of life service at the Pensioner’s Hall in Sydney Mines at 12 noon.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths September 28, 2017 Thursday There were 9 obituaries published today MARY TENA (JOE) YOUNG - 80 YRS AGNES MARGUERITE “MARG” (SCOTT) MACLEAN - HUBERT JOSEPH COVIN - PATRICIA ANNE (MATHESON) MACKINNON - 78 YRS FRANCIS MCPHEE - OMISSION JANET EDITH (MARSHE) MCLEOD - 65 YRS JOANNA “NAN” GILLIS - 95 YRS GRETA MAE MCCABE - 88 YRS MARY AGNES WHITE - CELEBRATION OF LIFE Mary Tena (Joe) Young Born In: Chapel Island, Nova Scotia Born: August 19th, 1937 Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia Passed on: September 25th, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Tena (Joe) Young. Mary passed away on September 25, 2017, at the age of 80 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born August 19, 1937 in Chapel Island she was a daughter of the late John and Mary I. (Googoo) Joe. Mary was a member of the Mi Kmaq choir. Mary worked as a hospital taxi driver for many years. She loved to knit socks and mittens for all the children and was an avid bingo player, enjoying it right up until last week. Mary was a residential School Survivor. She is survived by her daughters, Ann (Richard) Poulette, Mary Isabel Boulten, Eunice Cabot, Sandra Young, Bernadina Poulette, Danielle Poulette; sons, Walter J. Young, Peter J. Young (Marcia), Fredrick Young, Edward (Beverly) Young, Maynard Young (Jennifer), Rodney Young; sister, Mary C. Francis; brothers, Benedict Joe, Edward Joe; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and godchildren. She was predeceased by husband, Walter; brothers, John, Noel, Fabian, Wilfred, Levi and sister, Mary Theresa; grandson, Douglas Young; foster children, Carl Lafford, Clifton Paul and Gilbert Sark. Visitation for Tena Young will begin after 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 28 at 8 Walter’s Lane, Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 30 at Holy Family Church with Fr. Martin MacDougall officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery, Eskasoni. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com. Agnes Marguerite ‘Marg’ MacLean Passed on: September 26th, 2017 It is with deep and profound sadness that we say goodbye to one of the strongest women God ever placed on this earth. Agnes Marguerite "Marg" MacLean (nee Scott) passed away peacefully on September 26, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family and friends at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Marg lived a full life including Mother and homemaker, she was a member of the Melody Lane Singers performing at nursing homes, a personal care worker and kept busy baking and cooking. She loved her car and taking long drives, she loved the ocean, fishing and camping in Gabarus. The racetrack and horses were also a great passion. She is survived by her daughter, Barb (Howie) Campbell; sons, Richard, Leonard, Robert, Norman (Sue) and Darren; sisters, Beatrice (Tom) MacVicar, Rosena Walker and Dorothy MacInnis; her many cherished and loved grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will also be missed by many nieces and nephews, especially Cheryl Campbell. Marg was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Elsie Scott; her husband, Jim MacLean, and siblings, Gert Sears, John Scott, Isabel Campbell, Owen Scott and Cathy Degnar. Friends and family will be gathering for a Celebration of Marg’s Life on Friday, September 29 from 4-7 p.m. at S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.ca. Funeral arrangements under the direction of.. Hubert Joseph Covin Born: August 16th, 1949 Passed on: September 26th, 2017 On September 26, 2017, I lost the love of my life, Hubert Joseph Covin, 68, to cancer. He was the son of the late Ernest and Josephine Covin. Hubert had many friends who loved him, no matter who it was. He made friends easy. Hubert is survived by his former wife, Linda Covin (Penney), who never left his side for the five weeks he spent in the hospital. He is also survived by daughters, Jennifer Spears (George), Megan Covin and April Higgins (Warren), who he thought of as a daughter. He is also survived by one brother, Leo Covin (Josephine); sisters, Vange Crane (Gully), Charlotte Ley (Allie), Patricia Covin (Billy) and Cathy Covin (Brian Mercer); grandchildren, Jennie, Matthew and Bria; brother-in-law, Arthur Penney (Pauline); sisters-in-law, Theresa McCarthy (Richard), Brenda MacDonald (Dan), Dena Penney (Irene), Helen Colborne (Bruce) and Kimberley Penney. He will also be missed by a very special person, Katie Cantwell, who he called his granddaughter; special cousins, Tommy Covin and Linda Covin, as well as many other cousins, nieces and nephews. Hubert was predeceased by his first wife, Sandra Covin, and his brothers, Clifford, Roger and Terry Covin. I want to thank the nurses on 4C, 4B, and Palliative Care who gave Hubert the best care ever. Also thanks to all the doctors who took part in his being cared for, his friends who came to visit and showed love and support as well as those who showed contact on Facebook. A Celebration of Hubert’s life will take place Friday, September 29 at 11 a.m. at S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, Rev. Sheldon Chant to officiate. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.ca. Funeral arrangements under the direction of... Patricia Anne MacKinnon Born: July 27th, 1939 Passed on: September 24th, 2017 On Sunday, September 24, Patricia Anne MacKinnon (Matheson), 78, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born on July 27, 1939 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. She spent her life dedicated to serving others, which included many years working at Alderwood nursing home. She loved her family, with whom her relationship was deeply meaningful, and she never stopped praying and caring for them all. She was sustained by a profound, lifelong faith in Jesus Christ, who she is home with now. Patricia is survived by her children, Michele MacDonald and her husband Danny MacDonald, Melissa White and Grant MacKinnon; her special niece, Cindy Zettek (MacLean); her grandchildren, April, Joshua, Jordan, Rebekah, Kelsey, Michael, Brandon, Ashlee, Allison and Amy; her great-grandchildren, Lucas and Isabella, and her cousin, Rev. Gael Matheson. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Dougal and Edna Matheson; her sister, Margaret MacLean (Matheson), and her sweet niece, Sheila MacLean. Visitation will take place at 1 Friday and a memorial service will follow at 2 with Pastor Noel Malle officiating - both in the SW Chant and Son Funeral Home. A time of reception and fellowship will follow. Patricia’s family would like to thank Palliative Care and Victoria Order of Nurses for their daily love and care during the past months. “If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” Romans 14:8. Arrangements under the direction of.. Francis McPhee Francis is also survived by sister, Mary Catherine (Everett) Van Kroon Bergh, Ontario was inadvertently left out of his obituary that appeared in the post on September 27, 2017 Janet Edith McLEOD (MARSHE) Passed on: September 24th, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved mother Janet passed away on September 24, 2017 at her home after a brief illness. Born on May 21, 1952 in New Waterford, Cape Breton Island, she was the eldest daughter of the late Wallace and Joyce (Mitchell) Marshe, and was predeceased by her brother, Gordon, and is survived by her brothers, Robert (Beatrice), Peter (Terri), Stephen (Cheryl), and her sister, Coleen, who was her constant companion and caregiver. Our mother led a simple life and dedicated it to raising us, her children, Dianne (Mike), Wally and Erica, and was unfailing in her commitment to give us the best life she could. She didn't have much in the way of material possessions but she had an abundance of love and loyalty to her family. Our mom was also the birth mother to her son, John, who she selflessly and lovingly placed for adoption as an infant. Our mother was exceedingly proud of her grandchildren, Michael, Alison, Julie and Evan, and the birth of her great-granddaughter, Natalie, brought her tremendous joy. She never missed a birthday always sending a card to her grandchildren with a few dollars tucked inside, a tradition she kept even as they grew into adulthood. To honor Janet's wishes cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. If you have the means and wish to make an expression of sympathy our mother's lifelong dream was to find a cure for Schizophrenia and a donation to the Schizophrenia Society of Canada Foundation would be appreciated. In keeping with the spirit of our mom, the most important way you can honor her is to live an honest life, be kind to others, take time to have a tea with those you love, lend a caring hand to those who are struggling and remember, "this too shall pass". Arrangements have been entrusted to Coutts Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, (519) 621-1650. Online condolences may be left at www.couttsfuneralhome.com. Joanna 'Nan' Gillis Born In: Deep Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada Born: May 24th, 1922 Passed in: Canada Passed on: September 27th, 2017 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Nan Gillis on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Born in Deep Cove, Cape Breton on May 24, 1922, Nan was the daughter of the late John Archie and Elizabeth (MacDougall) Thomas. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family. Nan was a long serving member of the Ladies Aid of St. Margaret’s parish, Grand Mira, and a lady of strong faith. When you visited Nan, you were sure to be given a hot cup of tea and one of her famous biscuits which were in and out of the oven within 15 minutes. She was a kind and gentle soul who had a great love for her family, friends, and community. She was very loved and will be deeply missed. A resident of Grand Mira, Nan is survived by eight daughters and one son, Elizabeth, Sandra McDonald, Mary (Joe Burke), Donnie (Julie), Carmel (Wells Woodill), Joan (Allan Keating), Stella (Philip Stow), Margaret, Anne LeBrasseur and daughter-in-law, Sue Gillis. Nan had twenty-one grandchildren and several great-grandchildren whom she loved very much. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Nan was predeceased by her loving husband, John Angus Gillis; two sons, Raymond (Sue) and Joseph Gillis; and her beloved grandson, Matthew Keating (Theresa). She was also predeceased by her sisters, Mary Ann MacDonald, Sadie Black, and Margaret MacDonald and her brothers, John, Ambrose, Steve, and Harry. Visitation for Nan will be held at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2017 at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Margaret’s Church, Grand Mira, Sat., Sept. 30, 11 a.m. with Rev. Paul MacGillivray officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the St. Margaret’s Cemetery Fund, Grand Mira in memory of Nan. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.twcurry.com Greta Mae McCabe Born: February 18th, 1929 Passed on: September 22nd, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we the family of the Greta Mae McCabe announce her passing on September 22, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born February 18, 1929, in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Kathryn (MacLellan) Fidgen. Greta spent many years administrating insurance with Druker Insurance. She loved the ocean and Cape Breton; a fabulous and generous cook; and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by son, Sean (Joanne) McCabe; daughter, Kathleen (Jay) Fowler; seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, William; daughters, Maggie Costello and Mary McCabe; brothers, Reginald, Harry and Charles Fidgen, and sisters, Ivy Pier and Hattie Budden A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 30 in the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home with Rev Sheldon Chant officiating. A time of reception will follow on location. Memorial Donations to the VON, 200 Churchill Dr., Sydney, B1S 0H5 would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to chantfuneralhome.ca. MARY AGNES WHITE We will be gathering to share our memories of our wonderful mother Mary Agnes White On Saturday September 30th. Service will be at 11:30 a.m. at the Brookside Cemetery and then The Celebration of life service at the Pensioner’s Hall in Sydney Mines at 12 noon.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths September 27, 2017 Wednesday There were 9 obituaries published today GARTH RICHARD LANCELEVE - FRANCIS “FRANCIE MCPHEE - 82 YRS SHELDON JAMES PEARSON - 75 YRS ARTHUR E. LYNK - 92 YRS MELVIN HATCHER - 90 YRS MARY CATHERINE MCNEIL - 80 YRS LEONARD CLAYTON “JUNIOR” TAYLOR - 60 YRS GLENNIE MAC MILLAN - 96 YRS DOUGLAS IRVING “DOUGALL” HALL - 95 YRS Douglas (Dougall) Irving Hall At the age of 95 and 2 months he left us August 27, 2017. It was a life well lived, and lived on his terms. He was a Son, Pilot, Father, Farmer, Teacher, Builder, Sailor and Friend. Born in Timmins, Ontario, June 6, 1922, he was the only son of Lenold and Grace Hall (nee Jones) and grandson of Douglas and Elizabeth Jones (nee Hutcheon). His early years were spent in Schumacher where his family worked for the McIntyre and Hollinger mines. Douglas left the north to join an uncle in Toronto to finish his schooling at North Toronto and then at Lawrence Park Collegiate. He returned to the North after his schooling and listed his occupation as miner. Douglas was one of many who flew with the RCAF during the Second World War. He joined in July 1941 at age 19, at Toronto and received his wings at Dunnville, June 19, 1942. During his time with the Air Force he was referred to as “Sammy”. He under went flight training (while training others) at No 9 Bombing and Gunnery School, at both Mt. Joli and Bagotville, before going overseas with 400 Squadron on Sept 19, 1943. Douglas was then posted to 414 Squadron from 1944 to 1945 then finished his tour of duty with 411 Squadron. He was a photo-reconnaissance fighter pilot flying high and low altitude sorties, initially in Mustangs and then Spitfires. He received his first Distinguished Flying Cross while with 414 Squadron on March 29, 1945. In May of 1945 he engaged a formation of enemy aircraft at Neuntadt and downed 3 FW and one ME, while damaging two others, and he was awarded his second DFC for his exploits and he became the Squadron Ace. After the cessation of hostilities before repatriation from England he was one of the first test pilots for the first Operational Jet Fighter, the Gloster Meteor. (F/L, 1941 to 1946, Photo Reconnaissance Fighter Pilot, DFC and Bar, Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour (awarded 2015), Star of Germany, Star of France, 1939 – 1945 Star; 1939 – 1945 War Medal, Defense Metal, CVSM, RCAF Reserve.) While in England he met, fell in love and married Margaret Flavin, who joined him in Canada after his repatriation in March of 1946 and subsequent release on July 5, 1946. They initially set up home in Millikan, then in Barry’s Bay, and finally settled on a farm outside of Uxbridge. He farmed for many years while supplementing income by working as a miner, a long distance truck driver and a lumberjack (during the winter months) in Northern Ontario. By the mid-1950’s he obtained employment at GM and continued to farm and take courses in Toronto. After receiving his certification from the Radio College in Toronto, he opened his first store in Uxbridge in 1957 and two years later sold the farm and moved to the new family residence on Toronto Street. It was a busy time, finishing the new house, running his business, and raising their family, he still made time to be an active member of the community. Douglas was a Kiwanis member and was President of the Uxbridge Kiwanis Club (1964), he was on the Management Board Committee of the Uxbridge Music Hall (1966), voted onto the Uxbridge Town Council and was Deputy Reeve of Ontario County (1966 – 1969). He held executive positions with the Royal Canadian Legion, Uxbridge Branch. He was also a ham radio operator and made contacts world-wide. In 1969 he completed the Technology Program at Durham College in Oshawa. He started teaching night school while working during the day in the technology department. He continued taking advanced courses at the University of Toronto towards his degree and moved to the analytical chemistry area as a Laboratory Instructor and then was promoted to Teaching Master at Durham College in the Chemistry Department where he taught until his retirement. He was a man of many interests. He curled at the Uxbridge Curling Club, golfed with a wood, five iron and putter (and still managed to win once in a while!). He played squash at the courts in Uxbridge and then at Durham College, was a competitive duplicate bridge player, and managed to spend nights at the symphony. He was also an avid sailor and runner. He sailed every summer on the waterways of all the great lakes and trained to run marathons. He took summer courses in welding and blacksmithing and applied his various skills to building a steel hull 36 Robert’s sail boat on his side yard in Uxbridge. He sailed his boat (Castle Dougall) in and around Georgian Bay before gifting it to Leo. He rigged and sailed a 22 ft. boat with H. Brown on the Mackenzie River to Inuvik (their goal was the Beaufort Sea), explored the Yukon River with his sons, took a kayak trip on the Danube, and biked the hills of Ireland with Ike and Kevin. Then he visited the country sides of France and Germany en route to visit Leo and Kathleen at Lahr. Many winters were spent at Ike’s cabin in Washington State skiing (had a Master Ski pass for Mt. Baker) and in Maple Ridge, BC. Between daily skiing (on the black diamond slopes), visits to the local coffee shop, and working with Ike on various projects, he was busy all winter. Road trips were taken to see the sights of Canada, traveling to the coast many times (regardless of weather) to visit with Cathy and the grandchildren, to visit with Aunt Joan in California or just to spend time in the warm sands off the Florida Keys. One of his last major trip was via the Alaska Marine Hwy Ferry from Bellingham to visit Kevin in Whitehorse (with the dog, his two daughters, and son in tow). The Northern Lights danced that night in welcome. Over the past twenty-five years, with periodic visits to Uxbridge, he spent his summers in Little Current on Manitoulin Island, initially living on the Castle Dougall and then in the residence that he built. Yearly he made concrete as one of his projects as well as helping neighbours. At age 87 he commenced, with Ike, designing and building a second steel boat on the side yard of his home. Sam, Leo and Kevin also did “time” on the boat. It was a point of interest for Little Current to monitor the progress of this 39-ft. custom steel boat. Douglas is predeceased by his spouse, Margaret Flavin (2002); his youngest son, Leo (2009) and his middle son, Sam (2012). His memory will be cherished by all those who knew him. We who are left will tell the stories and remember his life’s adventure; his children, Peter, Margaret, Cathy Komourdjian (Martin), Kevin, Ike, Theresa Usprech; his daughter-in-law, (our sister) Kathleen and our special sister Wendy. Loving grandfather to Maria (Hani), Ali and Amanda. A sincere thank you to all the persons at Sunnybrook Veterans’ Centre (George Hees – L Wing – East) for their support, comfort and responsiveness since 2014. Everyone’s kindness and attentiveness provided an environment of comfort to Douglas during his time at the residence. Theresa, your family thank you for your cheerful face and daily encouragement in providing family support to Dad over these years. Please join the family on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Uxbridge Cemetery at 12:30 for the interment service with a Legion Tribute followed by A Celebration for Douglas, from 2:00 until 4:00, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Uxbridge Branch #170, 109 Franklin Street, Uxbridge, ON. On Sunday, October 15, 2017 the family will welcome friends for fellowship and refreshments at the Little Current, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #177 in a Celebration for Douglas, Downstairs Club Room, from 1 to 3 p.m. In Douglas’ memory, consider a donation to the Veteran’s Comfort Fund re: Creative Arts Therapy, Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, L Wing, L1108 - 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5 or the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #170 or Branch #177 or your preferred charity. For online condolences, please visit www.lowandlow.ca <http://www.lowandlow.ca/> He fought the good fight and true, Let the world be the better for you, Carry on, old one, Carry On!

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Inverness Oran Deaths September 27, 2017 Wednesday There were 4 obituaries published today BOND (MACKENZIE), JESSIE ANN - 83 YRS CLARKE-WEBBER (BUCHANAN), ANNE COADY - 83 YRS MACDONALD, MARY ANN - 78 YRS MACMILLAN (MACDONALD), GLENNIE - 96 YRS MacDONALD Mary Ann MacDonald, age 78, of Glencoe Mills, passed away peacefully in Inverary Manor, Inverness, on Tuesday, September 19th. Born on June 16th, 1939, Mary Ann was the beloved daughter of the late Alex Angus and Katie Ann (Campbell) MacDonald. Mary Ann was a beautiful soul with a kind heart who loved to laugh and carry on. She was a devoted Catholic with a prayer and a smile for everyone she knew. Mary Ann had a very special place in her heart for the loving and caring staff at Inverary Manor and had many dear friends there. Mary Ann leaves behind a family who deeply loved and cherished her. She is survived by sisters and best friends Mary Cassie (Collie) MacDonell, Annie Mae (Donnie) MacDonald, and Jessie (late Angus) Beaton; and sister-in-law Marion (Malcolm) MacLeod. Mary Ann treasured her nieces and nephews and will be so missed by Adrian, Francis, Jamie, Carol, Derrick, Corry, Rachelle, Colleen, Lisa, and Melanie. She adored her 23 grand-nieces and grand-nephews. In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was pre-deceased by her brothers Francis, John Dan, and Donald; her brother -in-law Angus Beaton; her special cousin Isabel Campbell; and nephews Glen MacDonald and Dwayne Beaton. Visitation was held in the vestry of St. Mary's Church, Mabou, on Friday, September 22nd. Funeral service was held on Saturday, September 23rd in St. Joseph's Church, Glencoe Mills, with Fr. Bernie MacDonald officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Mary Ann's memory to the Inverary Manor or the St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund, Glencoe Mills. Online condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com <http://www.invernessfuneralhome.com/>.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths September 27, 2017 Wednesday There were 9 obituaries published today GARTH RICHARD LANCELEVE - FRANCIS “FRANCIE MCPHEE - 82 YRS SHELDON JAMES PEARSON - 75 YRS ARTHUR E. LYNK - 92 YRS MELVIN HATCHER - 90 YRS MARY CATHERINE MCNEIL - 80 YRS LEONARD CLAYTON “JUNIOR” TAYLOR - 60 YRS GLENNIE MAC MILLAN - 96 YRS DOUGLAS IRVING “DOUGALL” HALL - 95 YRS Melvin Hatcher Passed on: September 24th, 2017 It is with great sadness and heavy, heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Melvin Hatcher, age 90, on Sunday, September 24, 2017. He passed away peacefully at home and will be lovingly missed by his wife Marguerite, his son George (Kim) and granddaughters Emily and Georgina. Born in North Sydney on March 28, 1927, Melvin was the son of the late George and Caroline (Simms) Hatcher. Melvin was an accomplished carpenter, a prolific model ship builder and an avid gardener. He was a member of the Local 1588 Carpenters Union and a member of the European Association of Ships In Bottles. Melvin played the guitar and was fond of music and an avid reader. A funeral service for Melvin will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney with Rev. Julio Martin officiating. Burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Melvin’s family would like to thank all those who provided care and comfort. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com <http://www.wjdooley.com/> Mary Catherine McNeil Passed on: September 24th, 2017 It is with great heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother Mary Catherine McNeil, 80 of Glace Bay, (formerly of New Aberdeen) on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital An Cala Unit with her loving family at her side. Ma was the daughter of late William James Morrison and Christena MacIsaac. She is survived by children, Charlotte (Tommy), whom she resided with, Margie, Tena, Lorraine (Kevin), Roddie (Denise), Ronnie (Terri) and Donnie (Dena); two step-daughters and one step-son; sisters, Isabel MacFarlane and Bella MacEachern, and brother, Jimmy Morrison. Ma had several grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she thought the world of. In following Ma's wishes there will be no visitation or service, cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Patten Funeral Home. Family service to be held at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com <http://www.pattenfuneral.com/>. “Because the love of a mother starts before birth, her love will endure long after death.” Leonard Clayton 'Junior' Taylor Born: April 21st, 1957 Passed on: September 22nd, 2017 ‘Junior’, Leonard Clayton Taylor- of Eastern Passage- Born April 21, 1957, died September 22, 2017. Junior was a special child that God sent to us from up above to teach us the true value of friendship and love. What a great life Junior had and how much joy he brought to all who knew him. How mischievous he could be. He enjoyed bowling, dancing, attending L’Arche, going to the ROC Centre when he lived in Cape Breton and D.A.S.C. in Dartmouth. He always had a smile and a kiss for everyone. He will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts especially by all his nieces and nephews. He is survived by brothers, Ron (Rita) and AG; sisters, Phyllis, Freda (Jack), Agnes, Diane (Fred); sister-in-law, Judy. He was predeceased by his parents, Leonard & Blanche (MacLean) Taylor; brothers, Vaughan and Tommy; sister, Sueanne; sister-in-law, Linda and brother-in-law, Stewart. Junior’s family would like to take this time to extend a deep and sincere thanks for all the unbelievable care he received while residing in Bissett Court, you were simply wonderful. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2017 in Saint Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Passage. Burial will be at a later date in Ingonish. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to D.A.S.C Industries or a charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Eastern Passage Community Funeral Home. Online condolences by visiting www.dartmouthfuneralhome.ca <http://www.dartmouthfuneralhome.ca/>. God saw you were getting tired when a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around You and whispered” Come with Me” Glennie Mac Millan Born In: Marble Mountain, Nova Scotia, Canada Born: August 19th, 1921 Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: September 16th, 2017 Mac Millan Glennie,96, Sydney/Inverness, passed away peacefully at MacGillivray Guest Home on Sept. 16, 2017. Survived by son Keith (Aggie), Westmount, granddaughters Sonya (Grant) Caswell-Mac Millan, Calgary, Erin Mac Millan, Toronto,numerous nieces and nephews as well as friends Pearl Taylor and Eleanor Mac Kenna. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at 1:00 pm and celebration of life at 2:00 p.m. , Sept. 30, 2017 at St. Matthews United Church,Inverness. Full obituary and online condolences at www.invernessfuneralhome.com <http://www.invernessfuneralhome.com/>.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths September 27, 2017 Wednesday There were 9 obituaries published today GARTH RICHARD LANCELEVE - FRANCIS “FRANCIE MCPHEE - 82 YRS SHELDON JAMES PEARSON - 75 YRS ARTHUR E. LYNK - 92 YRS MELVIN HATCHER - 90 YRS MARY CATHERINE MCNEIL - 80 YRS LEONARD CLAYTON “JUNIOR” TAYLOR - 60 YRS GLENNIE MAC MILLAN - 96 YRS DOUGLAS IRVING “DOUGALL” HALL - 95 YRS Garth Richard Lanceleve It is with great sadness that we, the family of Garth Lanceleve announce his passing in Mira on September 25th, 2017. He was the son of Maurice and Marion Lanceleve. Garth spent a number of years working in Alberta, but Mira was his home. He was an avid sports fan with a passion for golf. He was known for having strong beliefs, and Rick Mercer style rants. Most importantly, he was known for living his life to the absolute fullest. Garth is survived by life partner, Shelly Reid; sons, Devin (Melissa), Chad (Suzie) and Tyler (RaeLynn); daughter, Jenna Reid, as well as grandchildren, Connor, Lucas, Lila, CJ and Jordyn. He is also survived by sisters, Farren, Verna (Keith Vacheresse), Bonnie Woodworth (Bert Morrison) and Cindy (John Planetta), and brothers, Robert (Gee) and Grant. He will also be missed by his nephew and ‘left-arm’, Kyle Aucoin, as well many other nieces, nephews and other extended family. Besides his parents, Garth was predeceased by his brother, David, and a brother in infancy. No Visitation. A Celebration of Garth’s Life will take place Thursday, September 28 at 6 p.m. at the Mira Boat Club in Albert Bridge, with Rev. Sheldon Chant to officiate. Reception with the family to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Centre. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.ca <http://www.chantfuneralhome.ca/>. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of... FRANCIS 'FRANCIE' MCPHEE Born In: DOMINION, Nova Scotia Born: April 22nd, 1935 Passed in: GLACE BAY, Nova Scotia Passed on: September 24th, 2017 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of Francis “Francie” McPhee, age 82, on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the Glace Bay Hospital, with his daughter-in-law, Wanda (Nicholson) and sister, Ann by his side. Born in Dominion on April 22, 1935, he was the son of Mary (MacLean) and Allan McPhee. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Viola (Desrosiers) and sons, Nelson (Semone) and Kevin (Wanda); his grandchildren;, his most adored granddaughter, Brittany McPhee ,who shared a special bond with her poppy, she travelled from Edmonton to spend time with her poppy before his passing; his granddaughter, Santana and her child, Brooke and his grandson, Justin. He is also survived by his brothers, Nelson (Lorraine), Moncton, Eddy (Cathy) Bellingham, Mass; sisters, Ann (Vince) Hazel, Dominion, and Florence (Eddy) Hall, Bellington,Mass; Danny Currie who was like a son to Francie; as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Francis was predeceased by his son, Jerry “Dixie” and his son in infancy; brothers, Elmer, Joey, Carl, Alex, Jack and Michael, little Eddy in infancy; sisters, Olive and Sara; mother and father -in-law, Mary and Francis Desrosiers. Francie was a long time employee with Devco for over 30 years until his retirement in 1991. He served overseas during the Korean War. Francie’s passion was being outside working in the yard. He enjoyed watching boxing, hockey and baseball. Special thanks to Dr. Jamie MacLean and the nursing staff of the Glace Bay Hospital for their exceptional care, you will never be forgotten, always in our hearts. Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Francie’s wishes there will be no services to follow. A graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dominion Community Hawks Club. “A golden heart stopped beating. Hard working hands at rest. It broke our hearts to see you go. God only take the best. “R.I.P. Dad and Poppy Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com <http://www.tjtracey.com/>. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, NS 902-849-4199. SHELDON JAMES PEARSON Born In: SYDNEY Born: April 28th, 1942 Passed on: September 25th, 2017 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Sheldon Pearson, age 75, on Monday, September 25, 2017 at home in Whitney Pier with his wife, Marlene MacNeil and son, Jesse Pearson by his side. Sheldon was born in Sydney on April 28, 1942 to the late Christie MacIsaac and John Thomas Pearson. Sheldon was a member of Local 682 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. He had big heart for seniors and children. He will be remembered by family and friends for being kind hearted and his funny stories. Sheldon will be sadly missed by his wife, Marlene MacNeil and children, Jesse, Sheldon, Todd, Tammy and Jacqueline; his grandchildren; his brother, Jackie (Helen), Angie (Paulette), Shawn (Kathy) and sister-in-law, Janice Pearson. Sheldon is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, especially Jeff and Terry Pearson. Besides his parents, Sheldon was predeceased by brother, Terry; sister, Marjorie (Billy Oliver) and nephews, Ryan and Michael. Memorial service to celebrate the life of Sheldon Pearson will be held in Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Friday, September 29, 2017. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10-11 a.m. with service to follow at 11 a.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will take place in New Calvary Cemetery, Whitney Pier. Donations in memory of Sheldon may be made to Holy Redeemer Building Fund or charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forward to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com <http://www.pierfuneralhome.com/>. Arthur E. Lynk Passed on: September 25th, 2017 Arthur E. Lynk, 92, long-time resident of Birch Street, Glace Bay, and more recently a resident of Taigh Na Mara, died Monday, September 25, 2017 at Glace Bay Hospital following an extended period of illness. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Andrew J. and Mamie (Lynk) Lynk. A veteran of the Second World War, he served with the Governor General’s Horse Guard, tank division as a communications specialist and saw action in Italy, Belgium, France and the Netherlands. He was a past executive member and Life Member of John Bernard Croak VC Branch 3 of the Royal Canadian Legion. Following his discharge from the Canadian Army he returned to Glace Bay and in 1947 married Christine Margaret (Chris) MacDonald. Art and Chris were involved in church camping under the leadership of Deaconess Mable Newsom. They were both founding members of Newsom United Church and over the years were active in the church. Art served at various times as Trustee, Steward, Elder, and Clerk of Session. He was a Sunday School teacher and was active in the Men’s Club. Art was a member of Aberdeen Lodge of the IOOF, Past Noble Grand, and Past District Deputy Grand Master. He was a 35 year employee of Lynk Electric Limited, a shareholder in the company, a member of the Board of Directors, and Past Chairman of the Board. He preferred the challenge of construction work and was electrical foreman on several large projects throughout Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island. Art is survived by three children, Linda (Gary Warner), Trout Brook Road, Rev. Eric (Rev. Margaret Collins), Prince Edward Island and Arleen (David Pink), Albert Bridge; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Elvira (Naish Batten); brothers, Robert ‘Bob’ and Helen, Aubrey ‘Ace’ and Dawn, all of Glace Bay, and several nieces and nephews. Art was predeceased by his wife, Christine ‘Chris’ (MacDonald) Lynk; a brother, Aubrey, in their youth; sister and brother-in-law, Marion and Bob Weldon; sister and brother-in-law, Greta and Horace Feldman. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 28, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held Friday, September 29 at 2 p.m. at Newsom United Church, Dominion Street, with Rev. Donald MacDonald and Rev. Laurie MacCuish officiating. Art will be taken to the church at noontime on Friday. Legion members and veterans will form an honour guard for their comrade at the church. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. A reception will be held at Newsom Hall following the service of committal. It is suggested that any who wish to do so may make memorial donations to Newsom United Church or to a church or charity of one’s choice. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Inverness Oran Deaths September 27, 2017 Wednesday There were 4 obituaries published today BOND (MACKENZIE), JESSIE ANN - 83 YRS CLARKE-WEBBER (BUCHANAN), ANNE COADY - 83 YRS MACDONALD, MARY ANN - 78 YRS MACMILLAN (MACDONALD), GLENNIE - 96 YRS BOND Jessie Ann Bond, 83, of Long Point passed away peacefully at home on September 19th, 2017. Jessie was the daughter of the late Johnny and Katie (MacDonald) MacKenzie of Port Hood. Mom was a wonderful, caring, and loving person. Her greatest pride and joy were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was the core of the family, her home was the gathering place and she was happiest when surrounded by them. Words could not describe her will and strength in difficult times. Jessie has touched many people in her lifetime, she will be dearly missed but never forgotten. She is survived by her 13 children: Mary “Cookie” (Bernard) Batherson, AJ (Darlene), Donald (Jessie), Jack, Mike, Billy (Margie), Cathy (Norman), Stan (Jeanette), Hughie, Allan (Joyce),Patrick, Florence (George), James (Sharon), daughter-in-law Brenda Seymour and extended family Mary LeBlanc and Allison Crossan, brothers: John Alex, Hughie, Alex, and sisters: Mary and Theresa, 22 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. Jessie was predeceased by her husband Charlie, brothers: Charlie, Donnie, AJ, Neil, and sister Margaret “Tootsie” and great-grandson Mitch Burke. A private service was held to remember Jessie; on Saturday September 23rd, at the Judique Community Centre. Memorial donations may be to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society. Funeral Arrangements were under the direction of Green’s Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Messages to the family may be conveyed at www.greensfuneralhome.ca <http://www.greensfuneralhome.ca/>. She loved a lot in her time She watched love grow and die on the vine She stood in the shadows, so others could shine She loved a lot in her time – George Jones CLARKE-WEBBER Anne Coady Clarke-Webber (Buchanan), age 93, of Cape Breton, passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2017, at the Inverness Inverary Manor with family members by her side. She was born in Birch Grove, Nova Scotia, on April 16th, 1924. She was the youngest child of Jane (nee Hayward) and Josiah Clarke who emigrated from Newfoundland. Her siblings include: Hannah (1912 – 1970), Mary (1913 – 2009), Walter (1915 – 1960), Hugh (1920 – 1974), Gladys (1922), Andrew (1923). After her father died in a 1927 in a mining accident in Glace Bay, Anne stayed at Bairncroft Orphanage before being adopted by George and Lexie Coady of Margaree. She grew up alongside their son Judson before attending teachers college in Truro. In 1944 Anne married Philip C. Buchanan (1920 – 1998) of Kempt Road, Richmond County. Later in life she met and married Spurgeon J. Webber. She began her teaching career in one-room schoolhouses in Loch Lomond and Grand Anse prior to the family moving to Cornwall, Ontario, in 1962. She worked with adult learners on the Mohawk / Akwesasne Reserve, Cornwall Island, then at St. Lawrence College. Returning to Nova Scotia after retiring, her quest for learning continued. Her philosophy of “I can’t see just sitting back and letting the world go by” led her to graduate from Mount Saint Vincent University in 1991 with a certificate in Gerontology. Anne was also the recipient of the McGrath-Baird Prize in Gerontology for her combination of academic achievement and community involvement. Countless lives have been touched through her volunteer work which included involvement in Bethany United Church, Halifax. In 1996 Anne was the recipient of the prestigious Province of Nova Scotia Remarkable-Senior Award “For the remarkable way she leads her life through Volunteer Service”. She will be dearly missed by her children: Mervyn George Buchanan (Sandy), Calgary; Philip Kevin Buchanan, Edmonton; Judson Walter Buchanan (Robin Lynn), Campbellville, Ontario; Wendy Jane Zechman, Edmonton; Leslie Anne Buchanan, Halifax. Her grandchildren: Aaron, Ryan, Karen, Iain, Brooke, Sean, Robin, Holly, Katherine, James, Kyle, Lexie, Jessica, Julia. Her great-grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Meghan, Kaylie, Madison, Landon, Hudson, Claire, Mia, Claudia, Lachlan. She will also be missed by her nieces, nephews, and many friends. The family wishes to acknowledge and sincerely thank Leslie Anne Buchanan and her family for taking care of Mum for so many years. Special thanks also to the dedicated and supportive staff at the Inverary Manor – Sunrise Villa, where Anne resided for the past three years. Online condolences may be posted at: www.arbormemorial.ca/en/atlantic-sackville/obituaries <http://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/atlantic-sackville/obituaries>. Donations may be made to your charity of choice. A memorial service and reception will be held in the spring of 2018 in Black River, Richmond County.

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Inverness Oran Deaths September 27, 2017 Wednesday There were 2 obituaries published today BEATON, ANGUS R. - 76 YRS RANKIN, ALEXANDER “SANDY” - 67 YRS

Cape Breton Post September 25, 2017 Monday Government prepares database on Inuit tuberculosis graves Jack Anawak was eight years old in 1956, the year the doctors came to his family’s home in their tiny Arctic community and took his mother south to treat her tuberculosis. Two years later, she died in hospital and was buried, somewhere. The family was never told where and for nearly 60 years the mystery has sat in Anawak’s heart like a dark hole in the sea ice that never freezes smoothly over. “It left a question mark,’’ said Anawak, who became a prominent Inuit leader and Liberal MP. “Where is she buried? Where did this happen? “You’re always wondering where your loved one is. To me it’s really important we close that final chapter of our lives, to finally realize you can go and visit your mom or your dad.’’ Anawak may finally get some answers. After nearly 10 years of work, the federal government is preparing to release a database holding everything that is known about what happened to people who were taken south for tuberculosis treatment. “The database is a little bit imperfect, even as we launch,’’ said Elizabeth Logue, who runs the Nanilavut program, Inuktitut for “Let’s Find Them.’’ “But there are a lot of people that are getting on in years and they just want to see what’s out there.’’ Since 2008, Logue and a team of researchers have been pouring over records from federal departments, provincial and territorial archives, church files, records from cemeteries, sanatoria and hospitals as well as from individual informants. They now have a database of records on about 4,500 Inuit who were taken south. Some detail treatment and return. Some only describe treatment, without any information on whether the patient survived. Some record a death, but no burial. Some files are complete. “Some of those stories are not the full story yet,’’ said Logue. “We’re working with (land claim groups) to ensure that once we have the database available, that the context is there to tell the story.’’ A few Inuit have already had a look through the database and have found what they needed. But for most, it will be accessed through land claims groups. “Seeing some of this information for the first time can bring up some trauma,’’ Logue said. “There will be health supports involved in this.’’ The issue remains close to the surface. “It’s a very personal issue and one that is very relevant to our communities today,’’ said Natan Obed of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Canada’s national Inuit group. “There are many family members that are searching for their lost loved ones. “In many cases, they were brought back to the wrong community. There are some circumstances where family members believe their loved ones are still alive.’’ Tuberculosis is still about 50 times more frequent among Inuit than among southerners. Poverty and housing are the main reasons, but sociologists say one reason TB remains hard to handle among Inuit is their memory of how they were once treated. Between 1953 and 1961, a total of 5,240 Inuit, from toddlers to elders, were sent south, sometimes plucked right out of hunting camps on the land. The entire Eastern Arctic Inuit population at the time was only about 11,500. ‘’They took the parents _ mother and father _ and the ships would pull away and the kids were left standing on the beach,’’ one former bureaucrat told the 2010 Qikiqtani Truth Commission. Another said: ‘’If it was a mother with a baby in the hood, the radiologist would pick the baby up and give it to whoever was standing closest.’’ For a while, Canada’s largest Inuit community was a sanatorium in Hamilton. The mortality rate for southerners with TB in 1953 was 9.9 per 100,000 patients; for Inuit, it was 298.1. Logue said the issue is at the forefront for the Inuit-Canada Working Group, struck last February by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Ministerial pressure is also driving the database forward. Still, she can’t put a date on when it will be available. “Soon,’’ she said. “It’s being accelerated.’’ It can’t come fast enough for Anawak. “My dad passed away not knowing where (his wife) was buried,’’ he said. “It goes through your mind, what she must have gone through, being in a strange land. “She had a very long hair, down to her ankles. Some other person who was down there at the time told me that when she saw her, her hair had been cut off. That enraged me _ her precious hair was cut off.’’ Over the decades, he said, the past has come knocking. “It’s like I’ve gotten messages from her,’’ said Anawak. “Thirty years after she passed away, one of my aunts told me that when she was leaving her to go back home, (my mom) told her, ‘Make sure my Jacky always has kamiks (boots).’ It was almost like a message from the past.’’

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths September 26, 2017 Tuesday There were 5 obituaries published today CHARLES LEONARD “CHUCH” CURRY - 72 YRS MARY DORIS (BREWER) BURKE - 96 YRS BLAIR GERARD DESVEAUX - 54 YRS ARTHUR “ART” LYNK - 92 YRS ALEXANDER RODERICK “SANDY” MACNEIL - 70 YRS Charles Leonard ‘Chuck’ Curry Passed on: September 24th, 2017 Charles Leonard ‘Chuck’ Curry, 72, of Antigonish passed away on September 24, 2017, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Charles Leo and Mary (McLaughlin) Curry. On May 1, 1966, Chuck and his brother, Frank, opened the doors of Curry's Funeral Home on Church Street which they operated alongside the ambulance service started three years earlier. The funeral home would be renamed Curry Bros. Funeral Directors in 1970, and in 1994 they moved to their location on College Street. In 1997, his wife, Joanne, purchased Frank's shares of the company, and as C.L. Curry Funeral Services, they became partners in business as well as life. The integrity of funeral service was of the utmost importance to Chuck. He had been President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Nova Scotia Licensed Embalmers and Funeral Directors Association; FSANS representative to the Board of Registration of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, where he was also Chairman 2010 - 2014; founding member, secretary-treasurer, and president of the Canadian Independent Group of Funeral Homes, Executive Adviser to the Funeral Service Association of Nova Scotia (FSANS); FSANS representative to the Board of Registration of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, where he was Chairman 2010 - 2014; Nova Scotia Representative to the Board of Directors of the Funeral Service Association of Canada for nine years; President of the Funeral Service Association of Canada and recipient of its prestigious Award of Merit in 2007. Chuck was also a founding member of the Nova Scotia Ambulance Operators Association. He held numerous executive positions, including President, and was instrumental in their government negotiations. Chuck gave back to his community, and served as chairman of the building committee for the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL), president of the Kinsmen Club of Canada; and for 10 years served as Chairman of the Antigonish District School Board. Chuck loved to retreat to his cottage in Halfway Cove, and Guysborough County had always held a special place in his heart. Chuck will forever be remembered for his sense of humour and his deep love of family. The lessons that he taught his children about loyalty, kindness, and respect will never be forgotten. He exemplified this not only in his own friendships, but also in how he welcomed his children's friends into his home and heart. Chuck cared deeply about the families that he served, and he was so appreciative of the trust his community placed in him and dearly cherished the friendship and support he received. He is survived by his wife and his partner, Joanne (Doyle); children, Patrick (Kimberley), Rosemary and Tom (Glynnis Stewart); his precious granddaughter, Aibhlinn Jennifer; sisters, Charmayne, Eileen and Florence Ann (Kevin) Peach, all of Glace Bay and Rosemary (Nick) Czifrik, Salem, New Hampshire; brothers, Michael (Jean), Glace Bay, Arthur (Anne), Antigonish, Joe (late Sandra), New Waterford, Frank, Leduc, Alberta and Ernie (Elizabeth), Antigonish; brother-in-law, Ed (Ginger) Murphy, Sydney; sisters-in-law, Cathy, Halifax and Cecelia, Stellarton, and 31 nieces and nephews, for whom he cared so much. Predeceased by his sisters, Theresa Murphy and Sr. Marilyn Curry, CSM; brothers, Dr. Bill, Gerard and John in infancy; nephew, Bill Curry, and niece, Janice Peach. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the building he built, C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish. Funeral Mass will be held in St. Ninian Cathedral Friday at 11 a.m., Reverend Andrew Boyd presiding. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. In Memoriam, donations to the St. Martha's Regional Hospital Time is Now! Campaign, the Antigonish Town and County Palliative Care Society, and Ladies Auxiliary of Guysborough Memorial Hospital, appreciated. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com. Mary Doris (nee Brewer) BURKE Born: October 6th, 1920 Passed on: September 24th, 2017 Mom was born October 6, 1920 and grew up in Ingonish. After a brief illness, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on September October 6, 2017. Mom was a devout Catholic and a member of the CWL for over 50 years. In her earlier years she liked to travel to Florida with dad and spend her summers in Ingonish where they owned the Carol Ann Restaurant for 25 years. In recent years mom loved to keep up with current events by reading; also enjoyed knitting and word puzzles, along with visits from family and friends. She is survived by three daughters, Joyce (Robert) Marra, Carol (Jack) Horsley, Ontario and Anita (Allan Chisholm); three sons, Arnold (Dianne Raoul), James (Doreen) and Allan (Donna), Ingonish, and goddaughter, Mary Lou Aucoin. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and brother-in-law, Pat Burke in Toronto. Mom was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mom was predeceased by her loving husband, James W. Burke in 1995; son, David in 2007, and daughter-in-law, Jean in 1993. Viewing for Mrs. Burke will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, September 28 at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 29 at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church with Fr. Bill Burke officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com. BLAIR GERARD DESVEAUX Born In: GLACE BAY Passed on: September 24th, 2017 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Blair Gerard Desveaux, 54, of New Waterford on September 24, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Lubin and Lucy (Chapdelaine) Desveaux. Blair loved camping and spent many summers in Mira Water Park; his second home. He was a Montreal Canadiens fan and an avid bowler who bowled many 400 games. Surviving are his brother, Derrick (Marjorie) Desveaux, New Waterford; niece, Lindsay (Chris) Rose; grandniece, Claire Elizabeth Rose, Lingan; uncle, Sam (Marlene) Chapdelaine, Florence; aunts, Jeannine Warner, Halifax, Christine Zefolo, Florida; several cousins. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from 5-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A Funeral Mass of celebration will take place Thursday, September 28 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Father Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Plummer Ave., New Waterford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Cancer Unit. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ARTHUR 'ART' LYNK Passed in: GLACE BAY, Nova Scotia Passed on: September 25th, 2017 Art Lynk, age 92, a former electrician and Veteran of World War Two, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Glace Bay Hospital. The funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. (www.vjmcgillivray.ca). ALEXANDER RODERICK “SANDY” MACNEIL - Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Born: April 9th, 1947 Passed in: Sydney, Canada Passed on: September 22nd, 2017 Surrounded by the love of family, Alexander “Sandy” Roderick MacNeil, 70, of Sydney, Nova Scotia, passed away, Friday, September 22nd in the An Cala Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Sandy was born April 9, 1947 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Throughout his life, Sandy lived with integrity, authenticity, humour and kindness. He was truly “one of a kind” and the best Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend. He had a keen entrepreneurial spirit and successfully owned and operated Master Muffler Limited in downtown Sydney for 43 years. On October 22, 1967 he married his love, Barbara (Barbie) LeVatte. He was blessed with a wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends who loved him so much and will miss him terribly. He so enjoyed his business, travelling to Florida and Mabou and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends. Sandy is survived by his wife, Barbara (Barbie) MacNeil (LeVatte); his children, his eldest daughter, Thérèse Takacs (MacNeil) and her husband Jeff Takacs of Calgary, AB; his only son, Alex MacNeil and fiancé Lynn Abbass of Sydney, NS; and his youngest daughter Sasha Boone (MacNeil) and husband Blair Boone of Calgary, AB; his baby boy, Morley the cat, six grandchildren Emma, Zach and Reese MacNeil; Mila, Ava and Ella Boone and step grandchildren Jake, Thomas, Ben and Diana Abbass and Christian and Leah Takacs and his first “special” granddaughter, Brenna Carrigan (Dicks); his sisters Margaret-Anne Cann (MacNeil), Pauline Cameron (MacNeil), Betty MacNeil, and brother Jack MacNeil and many nieces and nephews. Also Sandy is survived by his special second family of LeVatte sisters and brothers and their families, and his special cousin, Charlotte Cameron from Mabou. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Eileen MacNeil, his brother Robert MacNeil and his special in laws, William “Billy” and Thérèse LeVatte and his sweet niece Logan Dicks. “We were truly blessed to have had such a beautiful person in our lives. He taught us to live without regrets, with strength, positivity, kindness and humour. We loved you so much. A part of you will live in all of us as a result of your love and strong character. We Love you forever Sandy, Dad, Grampy.”. Love Barbie, Thérèse, Alex, Sasha, Emma, Zach, Reese, Mila, Ava, Ella. A special goodbye Ceilidh will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel at 755 George Street, Sydney, NS. Friends and Family are most welcome. Memorials may be made to the An Cala Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional by following the attached link: http://hospicecapebreton.org/get-involved/donate/ <http://hospicecapebreton.org/get-involved/donate/>. Those who wish to sign Sandy’s guestbook and make online condolences may do so at www.twcurry.com <http://www.twcurry.com/>

Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths September 25, 2017 Monday There was 1 obituary published today ALEXANDER RODERICK “SANDY” MACNEIL - Alexander MacNeil Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Born: April 9th, 1947 Passed in: Sydney, Canada Passed on: September 22nd, 2017 Alexander “Sandy” Roderick MacNeil His Journey’s Just Begun Don’t think of him as gone away His journey’s just begun Life holds so many facets The earth is only one. Just think of him as resting From the sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days and years. Think how he must be wishing That we could know today How nothing but our sadness Can really pass away. And think of him as living In the hearts of those he touched For nothing loved is ever lost And he was loved so much. Surrounded by the love of family, Alexander “Sandy” Roderick MacNeil, 70, of Sydney, Nova Scotia, passed away, Friday, September 22nd in the An Cala Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Sandy was born April 9, 1947 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Throughout his life, Sandy lived with integrity, authenticity, humour and kindness. He was truly “one of a kind” and the best Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend. He had a keen entrepreneurial spirit and successfully owned and operated Master Muffler Limited in downtown Sydney for 43 years. On October 22, 1967 he married his love, Barbara (Barbie) LeVatte. He was blessed with a wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends who loved him so much and will miss him terribly. He so enjoyed his business, travelling to Florida and Mabou and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends. Sandy is survived by his wife, Barbara (Barbie) MacNeil (LeVatte); his children, his eldest daughter, Thérèse Takacs (MacNeil) and her husband Jeff Takacs of Calgary, AB; his only son, Alex MacNeil and fiancé Lynn Abbass of Sydney, NS; and his youngest daughter Sasha Boone (MacNeil) and husband Blair Boone of Calgary, AB; his baby boy, Morley the cat, six grandchildren Emma, Zach and Reese MacNeil; Mila, Ava and Ella Boone and step grandchildren Jake, Thomas, Ben and Diana Abbass and Christian and Leah Takacs and his first “special” granddaughter, Brenna Carrigan (Dicks); his sisters Margaret-Anne Cann (MacNeil), Pauline Cameron (MacNeil), Betty MacNeil, and brother Jack MacNeil and many nieces and nephews. Also Sandy is survived by his special second family of LeVatte sisters and brothers and their families, and his special cousin, Charlotte Cameron from Mabou. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Eileen MacNeil, his brother Robert MacNeil and his special in laws, William “Billy” and Thérèse LeVatte and his sweet niece Logan Dicks. “We were truly blessed to have had such a beautiful person in our lives. He taught us to live without regrets, with strength, positivity, kindness and humour. We loved you so much. A part of you will live in all of us as a result of your love and strong character. We Love you forever Sandy, Dad, Grampy.” Love Barbie, Thérèse, Alex, Sasha, Emma, Zach, Reese, Mila, Ava, Ella A special goodbye Ceilidh will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel at 755 George Street, Sydney, NS. Friends and Family are most welcome. Memorials may be made to the An Cala Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional by following the attached link: http://hospicecapebreton.org/get-involved/donate/. Those who wish to sign Sandy’s guestbook and make online condolences may do so at www.twcurry.com