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 08, 2016 Wednesday There were 9 obituaries published today Ada McInnis - 85 yrs Dawn Marie Billard - 55 yrs Stewart Joseph MacRae - 88 yrs Dorothy Seury “Dolly” Marshall - 70 yrs Joseph Charles “Joe” Andrea - 92 yrs Margaret “Peggy” Stewart - 65 yrs Carol Willena Gavell - 85 yrs Paul Francis Williams - Memorial Service Gloria Janet Ferguson - 86 yrs Ada McInnis Born In: New Waterford Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: June 6th, 2016 It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Ada McInnis, age 85 on Monday, June 6, 2016 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Mom was born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Attwood and Agatha Gosbee. Mom was a member of St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Glace Bay. She enjoyed cooking, knitting and crocheting. Mom also enjoyed watching curling and spending time at the summer home in Loch Lomond. This was her favourite place to be with family and friends. Mom is survived by her six children, Peter (Vivian), JoAnn (Bill White), Jody (Deborah), Joanie, Bruno (Cindy) and Stephen (Tammy). Mom will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Gail (Jamie) Vassallo, Aaron (Kim), Korri, Courtney, Kayleigh, Joseph (Justin), Matthew, Josh, Jeremy, Robert, Nolan, Darian, Kaydon; great-grandchildren, Allana, Samantha and Gregory. Besides her parents, mom was predeceased by her husband, Joe McInnis on Nov. 24, 2013.and a brother, Wilfred. Cremation has taken place. Visitation for Ada will be held Friday, June 10, 2016 from 1 p.m. until the time of service. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay with Rev Vernon Reid officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy for Ada, memorial donations in her memory may be made to the N.S. Heart & Stroke Foundation or Palliative Care. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. Dawn Marie Billard Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Mines Passed on: June 6th, 2016 We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Dawn Marie Billard, 55, of Sydney Mines, on Monday, June 6, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, and formerly of Westmount, she was the daughter of Sonny Anthony and the late Lillian (MacDonald) Anthony. Dawn is survived by her fiancé Tommy Francis; sons, Steven, Trevor (Nicole), Andy and Bobby (Janice); father Sonny Anthony; sisters, Debbie White (Colin), Joanne MacKinnon (Leonard), Shelley MacDonald (Bob); grandchildren, Kenneth, Adam, Ethan, Cameron, Jocelyn, Maya, Janelle; nieces, Cassandra and Sheila, and godson Jeremy. She was predeceased by her mother, Lillian (MacDonald) Anthony. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Dawn’s family will receive visitors in J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Friday, June 10, 2016, from 1-2 p.m. A celebration of her life will take place at 2 p.m., in the funeral home, with Deacon Greg Murphy officiating. Special thanks to all the staff at the ICU, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, and the Northside General. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com <http://www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com/>. Stewart Joseph MacRae Born In: Middle River Born: September 2nd, 1927 Passed in: Baddeck Passed on: June 5th, 2016 Stewart Joseph MacRae, Middle River, passed away peacefully following a lengthy illness at VCM Hospital, Baddeck on June 5, 2016 with his loving family at his side. Born in Middle River on Sept. 2, 1927, he was the son of the late Murdoch J. and Jessie (MacLennan) MacRae. For years he ran the family farm, then established his business, S.J. MacRae and Son in Baddeck. He spent the last 40 years raising standardbred horses, an endeavor that provided him great joy and through which he established many lifelong friends. His faith in his Lord and Savior was the strength that carried him through the hurdles of his life. He is survived by his wife Eva to whom he was devoted for 65 years; sister, Anna (Alex) Nicholson, Middle River; children, Linda (Nyanza) MacRae, David (Sharon) MacRae, Middle River, Frances (Albert) Rodriguez, Tucson, Scott (Valerie) MacRae, Grand Prairie. He will be remembered dearly by grandchildren Cheryl, Tim (Margaret), Katie (Stephen), Heather, Melanie (Glenn) and Ryan (Flo); great-grandchildren Zoe, Logan, David, Hannah and Maryn and many nieces and nephews who enjoyed many summer vacations on the farm. He was predeceased by his son, Douglas, his brothers, Earle, (Georgina) and Dr. Herb (Mary). Visitation will be held at Farquharson Presbyterian Church, Middle River on Thursday, June 9 from 5-8 p.m. and Friday, June 10, 2-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Alderwood Rest Home on Saturday, June 11 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Louis Ihasz officiating. Committal to follow at Middle River Cemetery. Arrangements made under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Victoria County Hospital Foundation or Alderwood Rest Home. Dorothy 'Dolly' Seury Marshall Passed in: Membertou Passed on: June 5th, 2016 Dorothy ‘Dolly’ Seury Marshall, 70, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney surrounded by her loving family. Dolly was the daughter of the late Fred and Alma Seury of Sydney. Dolly was a member of the Membertou Club 55. She enjoyed traveling to many places especially Cuba. She enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. Dolly will be missed by all who knew her. Left to mourn are her husband, Allan Marshall; her daughters, Laurie and Alana; her grandchildren, Allan Petrie (Lisa Lacelles), Amber Petrie, Carley Petrie, Alisha Marshall and Corey Hoban; her precious great-granddaughter, Sadie Petrie all of Membertou. She is also survived by her siblings, Donnie Seury, B.C. Gordie Seury, Sydney, Judy (Brian) McLean, Mira; her godchildren, Elaine Hawco and Paul Simon Marshall, as well as a large number of nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Fred (Ida) Seury, Ontario, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Simon and Cecilia Marshall. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held ‪at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, ‪564 Alexandra St., Sydney with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment to take place in Membertou Memorial Gardens. A salite to follow at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice. Online condolences my be made to the family by visiting www.chantfuneralhome.ca <http://www.chantfuneralhome.ca/>. Joseph 'Joe' Charles Andrea Born In: Bras d'Or Born: November 25th, 1923 Passed in: Sydney Mines Passed on: June 6th, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather Joseph ‘Joe’ Charles Andrea, 92, of Sydney Mines, on Monday, June 6, 2016, at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by family. Born on Nov. 25, 1923, he was the son of the late Michael J. and Jeannette (Gauthier) Andrea of Bras d'Or. Although Dad did not have the opportunity of a formal education, he was indeed a master of all trades. Having taught himself to read and write, he spent his life learning new skills. He could conjure up the solution to any obstacle with a stick, some tape and a paper clip. He was without doubt an inventor at heart. Dads’ love of family, especially the children, was boundless. His smile was never bigger than when he held a baby in his arms. Dad worked with a variety of coal companies, retiring from Devco in 1984. He spent many years in retirement driving the back roads of Cape Breton in pursuit of a new discovery. Dad is survived by his five children, Ed (Carol) MacPhee, N.B.; Judy (Billy) Tremblett, Joey (Brenda) Andrea, Janie (Brian) Hallliday, Sydney Mines; and Karen Andrea of Truro. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Linda MacPhee, Billy Tremblett, Jeffrey Tremblett, Jillian Sexton, Cindy Halliday, Brian Halliday, Rob Halliday and Joseph Andrea, and 10 great-grandchildren, Marlee, Alli, Abigail, Charlotte, Mitchell, Emma, Lindsay, Avory, Jocelyn and Cassidy. He is also survived by 10 brothers and sisters, John, Rita, Dave (Barb), Elias (Agnes), Francis, Lauretta (Herm), Bernie, Tony, Fr. Jake and Eugene (Ann). Besides his parents, Joe was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Helen Eileen (MacPhee), infant son Timothy David, daughter Susan Lorraine in infancy, brothers Leonard and Gabriel, and sisters Theresa and Olga. The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. M. McKeough and Louise for the care and compassion shown to Dad over the years. Also a special thanks to Home Care staff, the VON, and the staff of the Northside General ER, and 4 West. Visitation for Joe Andrea will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016, from 6-9 p.m. in JM. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church with Fr. Jake Andrea officiating. Donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the Sydney Mines Food Bank or a charity of ones’ choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com <http://www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com/>.