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 02, 2016 Saturday There were 7 obituaries published today Emily (Serroul) Hinks - 59 yrs Mabel Louise Joseph - 93 yrs Margaret (Kendall) Skinner - 94 yrs Kenneth Trent “Kenny” Mayers - 43 yrs Sister Hilda MacKinnon, CND - 89 yrs Michael “Griz” Griffin - Mary “Eileen” (Gallivan) McNeil - Margaret (Kendall) Skinner Born In: Ramea, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Passed in: North Sydney, Canada Passed on: April 1st, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Margaret (Kendall) Skinner, age 94, on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Northside Community Guest Home. Margaret was born in Ramea, Nfld., Aug. 11, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Lucy (Billard) Kendall. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, she enjoyed attending the Seniors Day Care at Harbourview Hospital, spending time knitting and visits with her family. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Linda (Denis) Chislett, Barrie, Ont.; brothers, George Kendall, Cornerbrook, Nfld., Montford Kendall, Prescott, Ont., by her stepchildren, Roland (Joan) Skinner, Ross (Kay) Skinner, Brenda (Paul) LeBlanc, all of North Sydney, Blane Skinner, Florenceville, N.B., also by 10 grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Barbara Kendall, Joyce Kendall and Pamela Kendall. Margaret was predeceased by her first husband, Dorcie Kendall; her second husband, Matthew Skinner; her three sons, Wesley, Stanley and Walter Kendall; her brothers, Henry and Walter Kendall; her sisters, Edith Lilly and Audrey Park. The family would like to thank Dr. John Kirkpatrick and the staff at the Northside Community Guest Home for their excellent care of Margaret during the past number of years. Visitation for Margaret will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Julio Martin officiating. Burial to take place in Lakeside Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Northside Community Guest Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com <http://www.wjdooley.com/>. Kenneth 'Kenny' Trent Mayers Born In: Sydney Passed in: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Passed on: March 28th, 2016 It is with sadness we announce the passing of Kenneth Trent Mayers, 43, on Monday, Mar. 28, 2016 in Edmonton, Alta. Born in Sydney, Kenny was the son of Margaret Ross and the late James ‘Butch’ Mayers. Kenny was a hard working family man. His work took him away to provide for his family in Alberta however, his heart was here every day in Cape Breton with his family. He enjoyed cooking and barbecuing with family and friends, fishing, horseshoes, attending Jeremy’s football games and playing superheroes with his son, Trent, who considered his dad his own super hero. Kenny was an avid fan of the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bears. His smile, kind gestures, sense of humour, always joking around and making everyone laugh will be missed by all who knew him. Kenny is survived by his mother, Margaret Ross and the love of his life, Rhonda Webber and sons, Jeremy and Trent. He will be sadly missed by his brother, Gerald Ross; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. Besides his father, Kenny was predeceased by his brother, James and grandparents, James and Feodora Ross and Boysie and Eva Mayers. Visitation for the late Kenneth Trent Mayers will be held on Monday, Apr. 4, 2016 at the Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate the life of Kenny will be on Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2016 at 1 p.m. in the Pier Community Funeral Home, All Faith Chapel with Rev. Rosemary Godin officiating. Following the service light refreshments will be served in the funeral home reception area. Interment will take place in Hardwood Hill Cemetery, Sydney. 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/>. God has called you to his place No more shall we see your smiling face Take your humour far and wide For someday Son I’ll be by your side Sr. Hilda MacKinnon, CND Born In: Sydney Born: October 29th, 1926 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: March 31st, 2016 Sister Hilda MacKinnon died peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the CND Health Care Center, Sydney. Born in Sydney, N.S., on Oct. 29, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Stephen N. and Mary Ann (MacDonald) MacKinnon. Hilda entered the Congregation of Notre Dame in 1946 and made profession in August, 1948. Immediately following her religious profession, Hilda began her career as an educator in Whitney Pier, where she remained for the next 16 years, teaching both at Villanova and Holy Redeemer Boys School. From 1964 until her retirement in 1983, Hilda taught in local area schools, including New Victoria, St. Michael’s, River Ryan, Sheriff Junior High and Holy Angels High School, Sydney. Hilda loved her years in the classroom, forming a strong and lasting bond with both students and fellow teachers. Upon retirement from the teaching profession, Sister Hilda worked for several years with the Diocesan marriage tribunal in Sydney. She then returned to St. Martin’s Convent, New Victoria, where she served as local leader and bursar for nine years. In 2003 Hilda moved to Holy Angels Convent, Sydney, and continued serving her community in various capacities. Wherever Hilda’s ministry took her, her compassionate and loving nature endeared her to the many people she encountered. In 2008, Hilda moved to the CND assisted living facility at Holy Redeemer Convent and later to the CND Health Care Center. To all those who so lovingly cared for Hilda as her health declined, we extend our heartfelt appreciation. Sister Hilda is survived by one sister, Doris (Michael) Laffin, New Waterford, and by one brother, John, Toronto. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Cecilia, St. John’s, Nfld., Delories, Sydney, and Friederike, Phoenix, Arizona. She was predeceased by sisters, Evelyn Roach, Claire Della-Calce, Sr. Regis, CND and Irene MacAdam and by brothers, Wilfred, Michael, Ronald, Stephen, Father Leonard and Gordon. Hilda was much loved and will be dearly missed by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Visitation for Sister Hilda will be held Sunday April 3, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney, with Bible Vigil at 7:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Monday at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church, Sydney, with Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Online condolences may be sent to www.twcurry.com <http://www.twcurry.com/>. Michael 'Griz' Griffin Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: March 26th, 2016 Mike 'Griz' Griffin passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at home. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Redmond and Mary 'Mayme' Griffin. Mike’s passion in life was hiking all back trails and seeing new things in nature across Cape Breton, he also enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow. Mike is survived by Helen Kitching his ex-spouse/friend; daughter, Susan Stevenson; son, John Cooke; grandchildren Autumn, Arianna, Alexis and Pearl; sisters Patsy, Gene, Hubba and Joan; brother Jacky. Besides parents Mike was predeceased by a sister Betty. Cremation has taken place, there will be a visitation/celebration of life on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Mary 'Eileen' (Gallivan) McNeil Born In: Sydney Passed in: Bedford, Canada Passed on: March 22nd, 2016 We are deeply saddened by the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Nana, great-grandmother and dear friend on March 22, 2016 at Ivany Place, Bedford. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Cleophas (McGillivary) and William Gallivan of Whitney Pier. Following graduation from Holy Angels in Sydney, Eileen pursued a nursing career, graduating from St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in Glace Bay. It was there she met and nursed her young patient Hector McNeil. Following his successful recovery and their subsequent marriage, Eileen devoted all of herself to loving and raising her family of four until nursing called her back to St Joseph’s. As nursing supervisor of St. Joseph’s Hospital for many years she continued her vocation until retirement in 1988. During her career she touched so many with her kindness and gentle ways developing life-long friendships. Besides remaining an active member of the nursing school alumnae, Eileen’s friends were an important part of her life - anyone who knew Mom loved her. Eileen’s faith in God was unshakeable. She was a devout and lifelong member of St. Anne's Parish, Glace Bay and an active member in the Catholic Women's League. She was a dedicated mother, who put her children above all else – always there for us. We have been truly blessed to have such a precious, caring and gentle mother, role model and friend in our lives. Eileen is survived by her sons, Martin (Linda) and Allan; daughters, Colleen (Bill) Long, Joan (Ted) Delehanty; grandchildren, Laura, Martin, Liam, Kate and Emma; great-grandchildren, Abbigail and Elley. Eileen was predeceased by husband, Hector; her siblings, Cecilia Darnbrough, Collette MacNeil and Will Gallivan. A funeral mass celebrating Eileen’s life will be held at St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay on July 1st, 2016 at 11 a.m. Our family would like to thank to Dr. Michael Gallivan who took exceptional care of our mother. A special thank you to Mom’s very special sister-in-law, her lifelong friends, extended family and healthcare workers who supported Mom during her failing health.