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 28, 2016 Tuesday There were 6 obituaries published today William “Billy” MacKinnon - 85 yrs Mary Lillian “Lilly” Keats - 67 yrs Ronald Leigh “Butch” Nickerson - 69 yrs Douglas “Doug” Kehoe - 76 yrs Doris Gauthier (Howell) Sampson - 92 yrs Drustella “Stella Horton - 78 yrs William 'Billy' MacKinnon Born In: South Bar Passed in: Sydney Passed on: June 26th, 2016 It is with broken hearts, that we, the family, announce the passing of William ‘Billy’ MacKinnon, age 85 of Gardiner Mines on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the palliative care unit, CBRH, Sydney. Born in South Bar, he was the son of the late Jim and Margaret (Collins) MacKinnon. Billy was a veteran of the Korean War. He was employed as a coal miner for many years. Billy was a gentle soul who was never seen without a smile on his face. Those who knew Billy, knew him to be a hard working man of great strength, generosity and integrity. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, brother and dear friend who will be deeply missed. Billy is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ellen (Boutilier) MacKinnon; three sons, Daniel (Brenda), Sydney, Arthur (Susie), Sydney, Steve (Lil), Gardiner Mines; one sister, Mary MacDonald, B.C.; one brother, Martin MacKinnon, South Bar; six grandchildren, Tiffany, Courtney, Brena, Cailin, Tara, Scottie; three great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Boopie, Tiana, many extended family and great friends. Billy was predeceased by his son, David and brothers, Fr. Art, Ernie, Dan, Reggie, Francis, Allan, Little Billy. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass, officiated by Fr. Ray Huntley is Thursday at 2 p.m. in St. Leonard Church, Mt. Carmel Avenue, New Waterford followed by interment in St. James Cemetery, Gardiner Mines. Memorial donations may be made to Scarborough Mission Foundation. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Mary Lillian 'Lilly' Keats Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Sydney Passed on: June 27th, 2016 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Lilly Keats, age 67. Lilly passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Charles Louis and Mary Isabell (Tutty) Boutilier and was a member of Christ Anglican Church, South Head. In her earlier years Lilly was employed with H. Hopkins Ltd., Glace Bay Fisheries and Ka’le Bay Fish processing plants. She was a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 55, Port Morien, Lilly was also a member of their dart league and truly enjoyed her times spent playing darts with her friends. Mom always wanted to be recognized and known for her tough facade, but truly, she was a very soft person. There wasn’t a mean bone in her body and her main priority was always her family. Mom will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 48 years Clarence Douglas ‘Dougie’ Keats; daughters, Marlane (Jim) Gibbs, Manitoba and Cheryl (A.J.) Hall, Glace Bay; sister, Glenda (John) Dillon, Birch Grove. Lilly will also be greatly missed by her cherished grandchildren, Caleigh Gibbs, J.D. Hall, Sinead Gibbs, Courtney Hall; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by a daughter, Sharon in infancy; a sister, Amy ‘Ted’ (Edward) Wadden and another sister and brother both in infancy. In respecting Lilly’s wishes, cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m., all in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay, with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. A luncheon will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 55, Port Morien immediately following the funeral service on Thursday. Interment will be at a later date. Memorial donations in memory of Lilly may be made to Christ Church, South Head; c/o Gail Boutilier, 1684 South Head Rd., South Head, NS. B1B-1S4. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Ronald 'Butch' Leigh Nickerson Born In: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed in: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Passed on: June 23rd, 2016 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ronald Leigh Nickerson 69, on Thursday June 23, 2016, at home in Barrie, Ont., where he lived with his daughter, Tara. Butch was born in Yarmouth, spent his childhood in Cape Breton and lived his adult life in Ontario. Butch was predeceased by his father, Elvin Leon Gaudley; a sister in infancy and his companion, Del Sauve. He is survived by his Mom, Glenna E. Gaudley (Nickerson) and by his three children, Cory (Cherie) Barrie; Glen (Kristyl) Barrie; Tara (Jeremy) Cluett Barrie, their mother, Betty Nickerson Barrie and his six granddaughters, Samantha, Alexis, Naomi, Brooklyn, Alyssa and Ashlyn; his siblings, Pat Pretty, Alberta; Elvin (Dutchie) Gaudley, Manitoba; William (Billy) Gaudley Ontario; Sylvia (Phil) Carter, Sydney; Wendy (Colin) MacNeil; Ottawa Brook, Shawn (Patty) Gaudley; MacKinnons Harbour and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. As were Butch's wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service; burial will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to St. Columba Cemetery Fund, St. Barra Parish, Iona or a charity of your choice. Douglas 'Doug' Kehoe Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: June 24th, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas ‘Doug’ James Kehoe, 76 of Sydney, at his home on Friday, June 24, 2016. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Abraham and Marjorie (Kehoe) Ross. Doug worked 32 years with Paul Hashem’s Scrapyard until his retirement. He was a past member of the C.B. Club. Survived by his loving wife of 37 years Lena (Kirton); brother, John ‘Jack’ Ross, Sydney; brothers-in-law, Allister and Randy Kirton; sisters-in-law, Idela, Joyce, Annabelle ‘Bobbie’, Mary, Wanda, Julie, Sharon and Carolyn Kirton; three godchildren, as well as by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by in-laws, Harold and Annabelle Kirton; brothers-in-law, Alonzo and Eleazor and sister-in-law, Charlotte. There will be no visitation for Mr. Kehoe. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Sydney with Archbishop Waterman officiating. Donations to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.twcurry.com. Doris (Howell) Gauthier Sampson Born In: Carbonear Newfoundland Born: December 11th, 1923 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: June 24th, 2016 Doris went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on St. Jean Baptiste Day, Friday, June 24, 2016, through trials, tribulations and chronic pain, she is free at last. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Ann Mariah (Clarke) Howell of Carbonear, Newfoundland. Doris was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Born Dec. 11, 1923, she moved to Montreal in 1947, worked as secretary and treasurer at the Young Womans Christian Assoc. Doris also worked at Steinberg’s Miracle Mart. She married in 1949, left Montreal in 1965, moving back to Carbonear, Newfoundland, and then settled in Sydney. Doris made a living, working as a cook for Bairncroft orphanage where she cooked for 36 people. She was employed at Ike’s Deli on Charlotte Street, where she made those delicious smoked meat sandwiches, she worked at Sobey’s, Prince Street, sold Avon, made home parties selling beautiful jewelry, later working at various tailor shops, then opening her own business making beautiful wedding ensembles, custom clothing, even ladies hats. Doris was a member of Faith Baptist Church, where she first met the love of her life Eugene Sampson in 1968, when he started attending. They married in May 1985 where they lived in their little “mansion on a hilltop”, South Bar, Cape Breton, until January 2013 when God called Eugene home. At Faith Baptist she enjoyed the fellowship of other believers, she sang in the choir, she loved entertaining, cooking, baking, knitting, writing poems and drawing. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband , Eugene Francis Sampson, who she has joined in Glory, her four year old son, Ivan Gauthier, three brothers, George, Fred and Ron Howell, three sisters-in-law, Stella Reid, Lena Richards, Dorothy (Mansfield) Downy. Doris says goodbye to her son Donald Gauthier, her grandson, who was her pride and joy, Phalen Ivan Gauthier, Eugene’s family, daughters, Sylvia (Wally) Jackson ,Marilyn Burke, Donna (Tom) Drover, sons, Jerry (Valerie) Sampson, Frankie and Donald Wayne, niece, Deborah Crittenden, nephew, Lorne Howell, two special cousins, Ruby Phalen and Joan Downton, dear friends especially Christy Tickner as well as her beloved cat Princess left in the care of Wilma Blois, with thanks. Thank you to the County homemakers for their support. A special thanks to the doctors, nurses and the caring staff of Harbourstone who took a special interest in Doris, Dr. Jeannie Ferguson and Dr. Ann Frances D’Intino who made mom’s last few days peaceful. Thank you also to Dr. Buhariwalla, family physician. Derrick Pinhorn, who kept the Sampson driveway always clear in those tough winter months. A special thank you to MLA Michel Samson who faithfully sent mom a Christmas card every year, and to extended family in Louisdale. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Doris’s memory to the Arthritis Society, Bone Density Clinic, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Praise FM Cape Breton Radio, SPCA/ Feral Cat Society or a charity of choice. At Doris’s request there will be no visitation. All are welcome to join the family for the graveside ceremony to take place at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens with Pastor Rob Jones and Rev. Sheldon Chant committing Doris’s body to rest. A celebration service for Doris Sampson will be held at Faith Baptist Church, Davenport Road, Sydney, to be announced. Doris’s family will be eternally grateful for the care and compassion shown by the staff of Chant’s Funeral Home. Online condolences my be sent to the family by visiting www.chantfuneralhome.ca. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home. Drustella 'Stella' Horton Born In: North River, Canada Born: March 18th, 1938 Passed in: Canada Passed on: June 23rd, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stella Horton, 78, on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Born in North River on March 18, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm Jim and Dolena (MacLeod) MacAskill. Left to mourn are Leanne MacDonald (Patrick) and their children Ethan and Jenna, Truro; siblings, Edna (Leonard) Smith, Baddeck, Meldon MacAskill, North River; sister-in-law Delores, North River, as well as several nieces and nephews. A special niece Darlene who helped care for her as well as special friends Betty, Una, Effie, and Sally. Besides her parents Stella was predeceased by siblings Molly, Racie, Christine, Sadie Mae, Lloyd, nephew Terry. A special thanks to the Home Care Staff and nurses as well as the staff at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital especially Dr.. Ritter who made her final days peaceful. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. There will be no visitation. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Gospel Hall on Academy Street, Baddeck, N.S. Burial will take place at the Riverside Cemetery, North River. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Victoria County Memorial Hospital.