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 June 20, 2016 Monday There were 5 obituaries published today Joyce Marguerite Quinn - 73 yrs Joseph P. “Joe” Gouthro - 87 yrs Alma Blanche Gillis - 95 yrs Heather Scott Ford - 78 yrs Jean Georgina McNamara - 79 yrs Joyce Marguerite Quinn Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Coxheath Passed on: June 18th, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Joyce Marguerite Quinn, 73, of Coxheath on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Roderick and Margaret (Monaghan) MacKillop. Joyce worked for many years after graduation from Holy Angels High School as a bank teller for both CIBC and Scotiabank before becoming a fulltime mother; in later years she was a babysitter. Joyce enjoyed watching her many stories on television, including her absolute favourite: Coronation Street. She also enjoyed listening to music and singing along to many old but goodies, and she certainly loved to get up and dance at anyone’s anniversary, wedding, or any other good time where she could rock and roll! She was also a true Maritimer who loved her lobster; even in the last few days one of the things she said was “I could eat lobster anytime!” But what she loved most was her family, and she was a feisty and funny wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. As a close family friend put it: What more could we ask for in life but to feel the love of a woman like Joyce? Joyce is survived by her loving husband, William Harold ‘Harley’ Quinn; her children, Paul (Deborah) Kyte, Parham, Ont., Kelly (Steve) Purcell, Halifax, N.S., Tamara ‘Tammy’ Kyte, Coxheath, N.S. and Lisa Quinn, Vancouver, B.C.; her grandchildren Sabrina, Trevor, Ryan, Devin, Brody, Kyle, Evan, and McKenna; her siblings Helen, Norma, Lorraine and Rodena ‘Deanie,’ as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Clarence Burke. We would also like to thank the entire staff of 4C at the CBRH, but our most heartfelt thanks go to the nurses who took such good care of her all the times we could not be there. Cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. A memorial service will take place 11 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in Joyce’s name. Joseph 'Joe' P. Gouthro Born In: Reserve Mines Born: March 18th, 1929 Passed in: Glace Bay Reserve Mines Passed on: June 18th, 2016 It is with great sadness, that we the family of Joe, regret to announce his peaceful passing on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Joe was 87 years old. Formerly of Reserve Mines and where he enjoyed most of his days, Joe was born on March 18, 1929. He was the son of the late Harry and Cecilia (Young) Gouthro. Joe was a well-known taxi driver for many years. Da could often be found enjoying a cup of tea and watching his favourite sport on television or listening to his favourite music and catching up with his family and friends. He will be missed by many. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lillian (Smith) Gouthro, sons, Alex, Joey (Carol), Brian (Evelyn), daughters, Colleen (Dan MacNeil), Anne (Brian Penney), grandchildren, Suzanne, J.D. (Sarah), Jennifer (Joe), Jonathan, Dana (Parker), Allison, Ryan, Deanna (Amy), Robert, Derrick (Alyssa), six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Joe was predeceased by his son, Darrell, brothers, Michael, John, Tom, Harry ‘Mutt’ and his sister, Marcella. Joe was the last surviving member of his immediate family. As per Da’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place and a private family burial will be held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Reserve Mines. Donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, CBRH or a charity of one’s choice. The family would like to thank the nursing staff and physicians in ICU and Palliative Care, CBRH as well as the VON and home care services for all their care and compassion they had for Da. Words cannot express our appreciation for the wonderful care he was provided. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. “Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.” We love you, Da. Alma Blanche Gillis Born In: Burgeo Newfoundland Passed in: Glace Bay It is with sadness, that we the family, announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt and friend, Alma Blanche Gillis, age 95. Mom passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on Friday, June 17, 2016, at Seaview Manor, Glace Bay, where she resided for the past four years. Born in Burgeo, Newfoundland, Mom was the daughter of the late John and Melida (Anderson) Kendall and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Alma was a longtime resident of River Ryan and during these years she was a devoted member of St. Michael’s Church, and more recently St. Leonard’s Church, New Waterford. Mom had a big heart and was a very generous person; she was also a great judge of character and had a great sense of both wonder and humour. She also enjoyed entertaining, especially cooking and baking for her family and friends; quoting our Dad, “She was the best cook and baker in the world”, and the more people that were gathered together, the more she loved it. She was an excellent seamstress, making most of our clothes in our younger years. She also enjoyed quilting and knitting; she was rarely seen without her knitting needles, making endless amounts of hats, scarves, mittens and socks for her family and donating the same to several local groups to give to children in need. Mom was always very happy and content with her life; she will be forever remembered as “The best Mom in the world”. Alma will be sadly missed by her loving children, daughters, Judy Knox, Berwick, N.S.; Linda (Mel) McIsaac, Valley, N.S.; Colleen Gillis, River Ryan; sons, Raymond (Lorraine), Scotchtown; George (Miriam), Antigonish; son in-law Harvey Power, Dartmouth. She will also be sadly missed by her nine cherished grandchildren, Raylyn, Wendy, Danny, Dawn Marie, Melinda, Lori, Norman, Raymond, Patricia; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Besides her parents, Mom was also predeceased by her loving husband of 71 years, Collin Bernard Gillis; daughter Sharon Power; son in-law Wayne Knox; brother, Rev. George (Lyla) Kendall; sisters, Hilda (Ray) Sellars, Myrtle (Sam) Harris, Ellen (Eugene) King, Grace (Gerald) Murphy, Mabel (Jacob) Anderson and May (Jim) Dalton. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St,. New Waterford. The Funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. Ray Huntley will be celebrated 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in St. Leonard’s Church, Mt. Carmel Avenue, New Waterford. Interment will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, River Ryan. A luncheon will follow in St. Leonard’s Parish Hall, Convent Street, New Waterford. Family flowers only. As an expression of sympathy for Alma, memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, Seaview Manor or a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences to the Gillis family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca Heather Scott Ford Born In: Florence Born: May 9th, 1938 Passed in: Florence Passed on: June 17th, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, Heather Ford, on Friday, June 17, 2016, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Florence on May 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William and Hattie Mae (Nicholson) MacFarlane. Heather was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be sadly missed. Heather cherished her many close friends for which there are too many to name. She knew how extremely lucky she was to have such a wonderful circle of friends who continuously dropped in at her home and later at the hospital to visit with her to share a story, bring her treats, and have a laugh. Heather loved to laugh and always had a smile for everyone. She was very kind and generous, always thinking of everyone else. She enjoyed spending summer afternoons at her friend Mae Dowling's pool for a chat and a laugh. She looked forward to travelling to Baddeck and PEI with her late husband Jimmie for summer holidays where the rest of her children and grandchildren would join up with them for a summer family vacation. In her younger years she was employed with the British Canadian Co-op, and later was employed with the Northside Victoria Regional School Board. Heather was a faithful member of Wilson United Church where she served on the Board of Stewards and Session, and was a member of the choir. She was a member of TOPS and always looked forward to the weekly meetings. She is survived by daughters, Michele, Lana (Steve Verschuren) and son, Jimmie, and grandchildren Ashley and Tony. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Jimmie Ford. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. A celebration of her life will take place on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at 2 p.m. in Carman United Church, 1 Clyde Ave., Sydney Mines, with Rev. Nick Phillips officiating. Immediately following the church service, everyone is invited to a reception to take place at the Church Hall. Interment will take place at Brookside Cemetery following the reception. In lieu of flowers, donations in Heather’s memory may be made to Parkinson's Canada, 7071 Bayers Rd. #150 Halifax, N.S., B3L 2C2 Words of comfort can be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com Jean Georgina McNamara Born In: Main-a-Dieu Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: June 17th, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Jean Georgina McNamara, age 79. Mom passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Glace Bay Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Main-a-Dieu, she was the daughter of the late Isabell (Locke) Campbell. Georgina was a member of St. Anthony’s Church, Glace Bay. She was a very active member of the parish’s sodality. She taught at the Gardiner School for several years before raising her children. Georgina enjoyed bowling, bingo, camping, cards, church, but most importantly; she loved being with her family and friends. She will be sadly missed by her children, Shawn, Pictou, Jerri (Billy) Burke, Cole Harbour, Arlene (Jerry) Walsh, Kevin (Paula), Glen and Melanie Sinclair (Cliff) all of Glace Bay. Georgina is also survived by three sisters and 11 brothers from the Campbell side of her family as well as seven sisters and two brothers from the Lahey side of her family. She will be sadly missed by her 15 cherished grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Besides her mother, Georgina was predeceased by 15 siblings from the Campbell and Lahey families and her great-granddaughter. She is finally at rest with her loving husband of 53 years, Garfield McNamara. We would like to extend our appreciation to the doctors and nurses for the special care given to our mother; also a special thank you to Ruth and the Day Program who encouraged her and enhanced her quality of life. Visitation is Monday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay followed by a reception in the church hall. Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. Cremation to follow with interment in St. Anthony’s Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Georgina’s memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. "We will all miss you, Mom"