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 February 20, 2016 Saturday There were 5 obituaries published today Clayton M Dennis - 55 yrs Martha Veronica Josey - 88 yrs Patrick Trevor MacSween - 72 yrs Mary Christine Carmichael Wilson - 93 yrs Lydia Fitzpatrick - 89 yrs Clayton M. Dennis Eskasoni Clayton Michael Dennis, 55, of 130 Spencer Lane, Eskasoni, passed away Feb. 17, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Jane (Battiste) Dennis. He was a member of Holy Family parish, Eskasoni. Clayton was always happy-go-lucky, he loved to play cards, especially 45s, and was always ready to help families, particularly when the caring for children was needed; his door was always open. Clayton is survived by his wife, the former Catherine Paul; sons, Stuart, Frank, Clayton Jr. ‘Magoo’ (Giselle), Timmy, Melvin, all of Eskasoni; brother, Lyndon; by his close friend, Jackie Paul; sisters, Mabel (Michael) Deslauriers, Toronto, Paula, Joyce Bernard, Wendy Francis, Peggy, all of Eskasoni; grandchildren, Cole, Norelle, Nikkiah, Jason, Kai, Zane, Francis; foster child, Baby Q; godmother, Mary Lee Dennis and two godchildren, Heidi and Mary Ann, all of Eskasoni. He was predeceased by a son, Clayton; brothers, Perry, Stephen, Muldoon, Athanasius, John Noel and sisters, Lena and Denise. Visitation for the late Mr. Dennis will begin on Tuesday after 7 p.m. at the family residence at 130 Spencer Lane, Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church with Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery, Eskasoni. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com. Martha Veronica Josey New Glasgow Martha Veronica Josey, age 88, of the Glen Haven Manor, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, in the Manor. Born Aug. 11, 1927, in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Ranny and Teresa (MacPherson) MacDonald. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Josey ( John Gerroir); sister, Peggy, Truro; brother, Archie, New Waterford; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald; sisters, Gertrude, Taty, Teasy, Doreen and Mary; brothers, Sharky, Buddy, Ernie and Junior. After graduating from high school, Martha embarked on a nursing career that took her from New Waterford to Hamilton, where she became an RN in 1947. From there she nursed at the VG in Halifax and then the hospital in Sheet Harbour, where she met and married her husband, Donald Josey, and went on to raise her daughter, Patricia. Martha loved to travel and spent part of every summer travelling with her family throughout the U.S. Many of her favourite times were spent at her home in Sydney with family and friends by the backyard pool. Martha loved to dance, crochet, read and garden. She had a wonderful sense of humour and loved to laugh. A service will be held in New Waterford at a later date with burial in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca. Patrick Trevor MacSween Born: March 2nd, 1943 Passed on: February 15th, 2016 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Patrick Trevor MacSween. Trevor died at home on Feb. 15, 2016, also a very special day for him as it was his wedding anniversary. He missed his wife of 46 years very much. Frances (MacNeil) MacSween died Sept. 30, 2015. Both are survived by their only daughter Jo-Anne MacSween. Trevor was born on March 2, 1943. He was predeceased by both his father, Alexander MacSween and his mother, Helen Frances 'Lala' (MacDougall) MacSween. He was employed at the steel plant in 1971 until its closing and then began his retirement. He enjoyed going for coffee, going to breakfast, playing cards, meeting with friends and sharing stories. Trevor was a great storyteller! He was always game for anything. During ill health he remained both strong and determined. Trevor always kept a positive attitude. He was a good friend to have and a friend to many. He will be sadly missed by everyone. For his daughter Jo-Anne, she will always miss her best friend 'Pork'. He was a good man who you could always have good fun with in the simplest of pleasures. Trevor was cremated and there will be no visitation. Trevor will always be remembered in the telling of stories that will be passed on. Mary Christine Carmichael Wilson Born: April 30th, 1922 Passed in: Maple Ridge British Columbia Passed on: February 16th, 2016 Born in North Sydney April 30, 1922; died in Maple Ridge, B.C. on Feb. 16, 2016. Mary was the daughter of the late Captain Dan and Hattie Carmichael of St. Annes Bay. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Bob Andrea) MacDonald and Marilou Howells; her sons, Lamont and Wesley (Maggie) Buchanan. Mary was "Grammie Mary" to: Ena (Bern), Charles, Scott (Sharon) and Jami (Brenda) and her great-grand-children Scottie, Dylan, Sophie, Isabella, Kevin and Jillian. Also surviving are her brother, Eric (Kaye) Carmichael and several nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her daughter and son-in-law, Camilla and Wayne Atkinson. A strong and caring, loving role model who lived life her way to the end. Graveside service at a later date in Goose Cove Cemetery. Lydia Fitzpatrick Born In: Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Passed in: Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Passed on: December 3rd, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lydia Fitzpatrick on Dec. 3, 2015, at the age of 89. Lydia was from Marystown, Nfld. and was a longtime partner of Walter Withers of North Sydney. She passed away in Marystown, surrounded by her children; Walter and extended family and friends. A special thank you to Dr. John Kirkpatrick, Marilyn, Laura and other office staff for all their kindness and compassion shown to Lydia. Lydia inspired many with her great belief in prayer to St. Theresa. She is lovingly remembered and will be missed by all.