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 April 04, 2016 Monday There were 10 obituaries published today Neil Taylor MacKinnon - 85 yrs Ninnette Lorraine (Williams) Johnston - Maria “Mia” Schima - 99 yrs William Johnston Russell - 87 yrs Hilton Edgar Smith - 85 yrs Stewart Gordon Gerrior - 79 yrs Shirley Jean McLean - Eva Morris - 69 yrs David Stirling Hutchison - 33 yrs Gary Chester Hoeg - 59 yrs Neil Taylor MacKinnon Born In: Churchview Inverness County Born: December 30th, 1930 Passed in: Westmount, Canada Passed on: April 1st, 2016 It is with profound sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Taylor MacKinnon, 85, of Westmount, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care on April 1, 2016. Born on Dec. 30, 1930, in Churchview, Inverness County, Taylor was the son of the late Duncan and Mary MacKinnon, and was he last surviving of their nine children. Taylor spent his entire working life as a proud employee of Maritime Tel & Tel, where he held various positions in the company from lineman, repair and installation technician to business services representative. All in a career that spanned over 40 years. As a longtime resident of Westmount, Taylor’s commitment to his community and its various organizations was evident throughout his whole life. He was a Past Master of East Gate Lodge 127 and a member of the Philae Temple Shriners. Taylor also shared his love of music as a member of both the Cape Breton Masonic Choir and the Westmount United Church Choir. He also served first as an Elder of the Westmount United Church and then as an Honorary Elder up until his passing. It takes a special kind of person to put themselves in harm’s way in order to help others and keep them safe. That’s just what Taylor did as he served his community proudly as a member of the Westmount Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years. Taylor joined the department in 1971 and served as chief for four years until his retirement from active service in December of 1993 when he then was made an honorary member of the department. Taylor was also an avid car enthusiast and at one time was involved in racing stock cars at the local speedway. There he was known as a true gentleman both on and off the track. His love of cars was something that he shared with both his sons and is something that continues with them to this day. Taylor will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 62 years Maye (nee MaPhail), and his children Melanie (Gerald) Phillippo, Walter (Wendy), Gary (Lynn) and Tracy, his grandchildren Brandon and Tyler Phillippo, Daniel and Justin MacKinnon, Megan Shepard, and Grace MacKinnon, and his great-grandchildren Brayden, Ava, Jonah and Jase. Taylor will also be greatly missed by his numerous nieces and nephews and extended family and his dear friends. Taylor was predeceased by his six sisters, Annabella, Christina, Euphemia, Jessie, Margaret and Mary, and by his two brothers Murdock and Donald. He was also predeceased by his foster parents D.H and Jessie Ann MacDonald. Cremation has taken place and visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 5, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, April 6 at 2 p.m. at the Westmount United Church, Westmount Road with Rev. Norma Mills officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Interment to take place at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date. Memorial donations in memory of Taylor may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Ninnette Lorraine (Williams) Johnston Born In: Florence Born: January 12th, 1925 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: April 1st, 2016 Ninnette Lorraine Johnston would like to let you know that her work here is finished. On April 1, 2016, she received a call, a sort of offer you cannot refuse, for an appointment from which she will be not returning. It comes with a huge bonus: a reunion with family and friends whom she has not seen in a long time. Mom was born in Florence, C.B. on Jan. 12, 1925 to Martha and Robert Williams. She was named after the dear little village of “Ninette”, Manitoba. She grew up in a loving family with seven siblings, although all were not living home at that time. Though her career as a public school teacher was relatively short, she remained a ‘teacher’ all of her life, really. She welcomed many young people into her home and into the life of the family, but never lost the desire nor missed an opportunity to teach them valuable life lessons. Mom married the love of her life in 1945, Lloyd 'Kip' Johnston of North Sydney. They lived in Sydney, N.S., Lewiston, N.Y., Pittsburgh, Penn. and then moved back home to Sydney in 1976. She was blessed with many special friendships during her 91 years, especially the Braemar Drive/Sunrise Drive gang! She leaves behind her children Earl (Ann) Johnston, Sydney, Judith (Stephen) Mansfield, Mississauga, and Linda Johnston (Bill), Halifax; grandchildren, Laura Johnston, (Nick), Halifax, Meghan (Simon) Gough and great-granddaughter, Kenzie, Oakville, Douglas Johnston (Vicki), Halifax, Devon Paige Williams (Scott), Toronto, and two special “almost daughters” Janet Rowe, Halifax, and Pauline Cameron, Sydney. She is also survived by her sister Goldye Lyons, 101 years young, of Pictou and many nieces and nephews. Mom was predeceased by her parents, her beloved husband Kip, sisters Olive, Hazel, Dot and Cavell and brothers Earl and Chet. Heartfelt thanks to the amazing staff on the Creative Care unit for their love and kindness to our Mom during the almost two years she called it home. You are the best! Ninnette has been cremated with interment to take place at a later date in Brookside Cemetery, Sydney Mines. Memorial donations may be made to the Creative Care Unit of The Cove Guest Home, 320 Alexandra St., Sydney, N.S., B1S 2G1 or charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home. Maria 'Mia' Schima Born In: Germany Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: April 2nd, 2016 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Maria 'Mia' Schima, 99, of Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford on April 2, 2016, with family by her side. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Johann and Theresa (Zeger) Cestnik. Mia was a member of Calvin United Church, and was owner and operator of a candy store on Amelia Street, Scotchtown. Mia loved to travel to Europe. She was very well loved and she will be missed by her family and friends. Surviving are her sister, Rose Furlong; nieces, Barbara and Geraldine Furlong along with other nieces and nephews and family members in Germany. Besides her parents, Mia was predeceased by her husband, Frank, brothers, Erven, Hans and Eric; sister Herta and by a niece, Rosalie. As per Mia's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral services. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Interment will be held at a later date in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. William Johnston Russell Born In: North Sydney Born: March 27th, 1929 Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: April 2nd, 2016 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of William Johnston Russell, age 87, loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle, on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney on March 27, 1929, he was the son of the late John 'Jack' and Loretta (Boutilier) Russell. William was a veteran of the Korean War serving overseas with the Canadian Army. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish for many years and also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #19 in North Sydney. A very humble man, he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, playing cards with his brothers and spending time at home with his family. He could also be seen walking through town toward the mall scratching his lottery tickets. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his loving wife Mildred who resides at the Northside Community Guest Home, his two daughters Shirley (Kevin) MacDonald and Leona Russell, both of North Sydney, his three grandchildren Nolan, Darcy and Sarah and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his three brothers John, Edward and Ernest 'Butch' Russell and his two sisters Mary Gale and Carmelita Hastie. There will be no visitation or funeral service by request. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com <http://www.wjdooley.com/>. Hilton Edgar Smith Passed in: Sydney Passed on: April 1st, 2016 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hilton Edgar Smith at the age of 85, also known as "the silver haired jogger" of Sydney, N.S. Hilton passed peacefully with family by his side on April 1, 2016 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Hilton was predeceased by his parents Jean and Wilfred Smith, his brothers Robert 'Bob', Alvin 'Archie', Arnold 'Tardy, and sister Marva 'Sport'. He is survived by his son Darryl (Michelle) Dartmouth, N.S., his grandson Jordan (Kelsey) Dartmouth, N.S., his sisters Doris and Jean 'Audrey', Toronto, Ont. and brother George 'Dingy'(Debbie), Sydney, N.S. and his many nephews, nieces and friends. Hilton was admired and loved by many in the community, saying hello to everyone as he jogged throughout the streets of Sydney. He served overseas in the Canadian Army, 1st Canadian Guards from 1957-1960. Hilton held a 15-5-5 boxing record while in the army. A celebration of his life will take place in the summer of 2016. Memorials may be made to An Cala, the palliative care unit at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. The family would like to give special thanks to the doctors and nurses on 4D and the palliative care unit at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. 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>.