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 28, 2016 Thursday There were10 obituaries published today John Nicholas “Jack” Snow - 76 yrs Mary Elizabeth “Betty” MacIsaac - 92 yrs Mark George Ferris Sr. - 61 yrs Margaret Adeline Cousins - 88 yrs Grace “Ruth” (Baker) MacAulay - 96 yrs Mary Magdalene Covey - 93 yrs Cecilia Dorothy Mancini - James Patrick Jessome - 80 yrs Theresa Carmella Wadden - 86 yrs Jean McNeill - Celebration of Life John Nicholas “Jack” Snow Marion Bridge John ‘Jack’ Nicholas Snow, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Memorial service in honour of Jack Snow will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, All Faith Chapel, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at 2 p.m. with Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. Following the service light refreshments will be held in the funeral home reception area. Donations in Jack memory can be made to charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com <http://www.pierfuneralhome.com/>. Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' MacIsaac Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: April 26th, 2016 Betty MacIsaac, our beautiful and precious mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 where she passed away peacefully with family at her side at the CND Health Care Center at Mac Gillivray Guest Home. Our hearts are filled with sorrow but also gratitude for who she was for us. Mom was born in 1923 in Sydney, grew up in the north end and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary ( MacNeil) MacLellan. She is survived by her two daughters, Judy (Wayne) Fougere and Sr. Maureen, CND, both of Sydney. She also leaves behind her four grandchildren, Deanna (Arthur) Barbut, Windsor, Ont.; David, Montreal; Michael, Fredericton and Maureen, Sydney; two great-grandchildren, Victor and Xander and her brother, Freddie, Oshawa, Ont.; brother-in-law, Malcolm MacNeil; sisters-in-law, Cecilia D’Agostino and Patricia MacLellan, as well as nieces and nephews. Mom was predeceased by her husband and best friend, Murdock; sisters, Anne, Mary, Rita and brothers, Peter, Fr. Vince and Donald. She was a devout Catholic whose faith was a gift she possessed and nourished all her life. Mom has been a member of St. Theresa’s parish for over 60 years. She was a member of the CWL for over 40 years and she also felt privileged to serve as Eucharistic minister for many years. Mom had wonderful devotion to St. Marguerite Bourgeoys and carried out that fidelity as a CND Associate in her 25th year. Her love for nature and God’s creation was enriched by all our summers enjoyed at the bungalow in Island View on the Bras d’Or Lakes. After graduating from Holy Angels, she continued her studies at the Empire Business College. Mom worked at the Income Tax in the early days and for most of her career worked at City Hall. Betty was frequently referred to as a lady; a gentle person who exemplified the qualities of womanhood. She possessed a deep love for her family and an influence, which was extended to all who encountered her. Mom always had an appreciation for kindnesses manifested to her. In recent years with diminishment, she was particularly grateful for those who lovingly cared for her at home and at CND Health Care Center. Visitation for Betty MacIsaac will be from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Friday, April 29 at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30 at St. Theresa’s Church with Rev. Dennis Lamey officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MacGillivray Guest Home. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com <http://www.twcurry.com/>. Mom will be forever in our hearts. Mark George Ferris Born In: Sydney Born: December 17th, 1954 Passed in: Fernie, British Columbia, Canada Passed on: April 20th, 2016 With heavy hearts we regret to announce the unexpected passing of our father, brother, and dear friend, Mark George Ferris Sr., 61, on Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2016 in Fernie, B.C., surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney, N.S. on Dec. 17, 1954, Mark was raised in a large, loving Lebanese family. He also had an extended family in Edwardsville, where he had a family home, a wife, and raised his two children. Mark was a prominent business man and an active member of the community. He owned and operated a multi-generational family business for 35 years. He played a large part in the protection and cleanup of the Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Tar Ponds. Mark put his heart and soul into keeping our community healthy and clean for generations to come. Mark loved the outdoors and was always looking for a new adventure. He found his new adventure in Fernie, B.C., there he rediscovered his love for music and being in peace with the Rocky Mountains. Mark made many new friends who welcomed him into their community where he lived for the last six years until God took him home. Mark is survived by his son, Mark Ferris Jr., Sydney; daughter, Angella (Blaine) Ferris-Hunter and their son, Adam, Alberta. He is also survived by his sisters, Sheila (Hamish) Bugler, England and Deborah (Bob Hewitt) Ferris, Ont.; nieces, Shannon MacNeil and Valerie Ferris; nephew, Ferris Tobin; along with many more nieces, nephews, family and close friends. Mark was predeceased by his parents, Ferris Joseph and Helen Marie Ferris and his brother, James Ferris. Mark was cremated in Fernie, B.C. and taken home to his beloved Cape Breton, N.S. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Apr. 30, 2016, at 11 a.m. in St. Margaret’s Bourgeoys Church, Cabot Street, Sydney, with Fr. Bill Burke officiating. Following the mass a reception will be held at the Cedar’s Club, MacKenzie Street, Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to the family at ferris.angela@gmail.com <mailto:ferris.angela@gmail.com>. Margaret Adeline Cousins Born In: Ingonish Born: August 6th, 1927 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: April 25th, 2016 We, the family of Adeline Cousins, regret to announce her sudden, peaceful passing on Monday, April 25, 2016, at Harbourview. Born in Ingonish on Aug. 6, 1927, she was the daughter of the late George Edward & Margaret (Young) McGean. Adeline loved baking for the neighbourhood. Her grandchildren especially loved her coconut cream pies. She was a talented seamstress and was affectionately known as “Scissors.” She spent many hours embroidering pillowcases for everybody she knew. Adeline enjoyed a good game of cards with her sisters. Adeline is survived by two children: Ernie (Marlene), St. Catharines Ont., Donna (Philip) Marinelli, Sydney Mines, daughter-in-law, Velvet Cousins, Sydney Mines. She also leaves behind her brother Simon, Ingonish; sisters, Mary Brewer, Theresa Robinson, and Donna Murphy, all of Ingonish; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James; her son, Wayne; and brothers, Amos, Leo, Jack and Bill. Visitation for Adeline Cousins will be held in Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home, 10 Clyde Ave., Sydney Mines, on Thursday, April 28, 2016, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Adeline’s life will take place Friday at 1 p.m. in Trinity Anglican Church, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Stacey LeMoine officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Tobin Road, Sydney Mines. Family flowers only. If desired, donations in Adeline’s memory can be made to Trinity Anglican Church. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.fillmoreandwhitman.com <http://www.fillmoreandwhitman.com/>. We would like to thanks the staff at Harbourview for the compassion shown to our mom and also to Dr. Wawer for his care. “Always In Our Hearts” Grace 'Ruth' (Baker) Macaulay Born In: Middle Musquodoboit Born: January 18th, 1920 Passed in: Baddeck Passed on: April 19th, 2016 Grace ‘Ruth’ (Baker) Macaulay, 96, of Baddeck, passed away on April 19, 2016 at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Born in Middle Musquodoboit, N.S. on Jan. 18, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Arthur F. and Mary Baker. Ruth was a graduate of Mt. Allison University and moved to Baddeck in 1942 as the Home Economics teacher at the old Baddeck Academy. In 1943, she moved to Dartmouth, N.S. to teach for a year and then returned to Baddeck as the Supervisor of 4H Programs for the N.S. Department of Agriculture the following year. In 1948 she married and remained in Baddeck until her passing. She was a member and past elder of Greenwood United Church, and a life member of the Alexander Graham Bell Club, Greenwood UCW, Mt. Allison University Alumnae, and the Canadian Bible Society. Ruth is survived by her son, Gordon (Doreen) Macaulay and daughter, Suzanne (Earl) MacDonald; brother, Donald (Winnie) Baker, Summerside, P.E.I. and sister-in-law, Evelyn Macaulay, Baddeck. Also surviving are grandchildren, Christopher (DeDe) Fraser, Jeanette (David) Layes, Jonathan MacDonald, Shauna Macaulay (Matt) and Kimberley Macaulay (Darcy). Great grandchildren, Shamus, Grace, Sam, William, Ryder, Max, Camryn and Maddox, along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, D.W. Gordon; brother, Blair Baker; sister-in-law, Doris Baker and nephew, Donnie Baker. The family wishes to thank the staff of Alderwood Rest Home and the doctors and staff of the Victoria County Memorial Hospital for the kind and compassionate care Mom received over the past six years. In keeping with Mom’s wishes, cremation has taken place under the direction of MacAskill’s Funeral Home and there will be no visitation. A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at Greenwood United Church on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 3 p.m. with Rev Alison Etter officiating and a reception to follow. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Greenwood Church Memorial Building Fund or the charity of one’s choice. Goodbye my family, my life is past. I loved you all to the very last. Weep not for me, but courage take. Love each other, for my sake. For those you love don’t go away, They walk beside you every day.