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 21, 2016 Tuesday There were 6 obituaries published today Dougald “Howard” Blue - 75 yrs Bernard Arthur “Dick” Dearing - 71 yrs Patricia Hammond - Marjorie Isabel MacKay - 92 yrs Daniel Eric Carmichael - 92 yrs Gretta (Ahle) White - 88 yrs Dougald 'Howard' Blue Born In: Valley Mills Passed in: Inverness, Canada Passed on: June 19th, 2016 Dougald ‘Howard’ Blue, age 75, Valley Mills, Inverness Co., passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016, in the Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. Born in Valley Mills, he was a son of the late Dougald James and Anna Bell (MacQuarrie) Blue. Howard worked as a survey technician for the Dept. of Transportation in Port Hawkesbury in excess of 25 years. He was a member of the Nova Scotia Government Retired Employees Association and was an adherent to Fulton Presbyterian Church, Malagawatch. Howard enjoyed fishing, boating, crossword puzzles, was an avid reader and as well was a behind the scenes supporter of the Valley Mills Fire Dept. He was on the Board of Managers for Fir Grove Cemetery and an avid supporter of the Fir Grove Cemetery and MacKenzie Cemetery. He took great interest in all of his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews. Surviving are his brother, Ainslie Blue, Valley Mills; sisters, Marina (Gabriel) MacIntyre, Kingsville; Sadie Fee, Whycocomagh; Eleanor (Lennie) Blue Morrison, River Denys; Alexandra (Sandy MacLeod) Blue, Iron Mines; sister-in-law, Margaret Ann Blue, Valley Mills; nieces, Nancy (Jamie MacIntyre) Meagher, Elizabeth (Sam Linthorne) Blue; nephews, Cecil (Krista) Blue, Sheldon (Aimee), Winston, Curtis MacIntyre, Jamie (Megan Bennett) Blue, Duncan MacLeod; five grandnephews, Liam, Noah, Mark, Connor and Kyle; two grandnieces, Hannah and Callie. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Malcolm; sister, Eleanor in infancy; brother-in-law, Joey Fee. Special thanks to all the doctors, nurses, kitchen staff, E.H.S. and Dr. LaFrance. Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m. today (Tuesday) in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday from River Denys Presbyterian Church with Rev. Andrew MacDonald officiating assisted by Lana MacLean. Burial will follow in Fir Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Fulton Presbyterian Church, Fir Grove Cemetery or to a charity of one’s choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com <http://www.haverstocks.com/>. Bernard Arthur 'Dick' Dearing Born In: North Sydney Born: January 13th, 1945 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: June 20th, 2016 Our family’s journey through life begins a new path as we announce the passing of our cherished husband, father, and poppy on Monday, June 20, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born January 13, 1945, into a strong, family unit and raised in North Sydney, Dick was the eldest son of Ruth and the late Bern (Dick) Dearing. While still a teenager, he met his best friend and the love of his life, Clara MacNamara. They soon married and over the next 51 years together, they raised their own family carrying on the same values he learned as a child. Dick became a welder, self-acclaimed “the best,” which could raise quite a debate with his father and brothers. Over his lifetime, he continued learning and became certified as an adult instructor, passing the trade skills on to another generation of welders. He eventually became an inspector with Nova Scotia Department of Labour. To say Dick loved his family would be an understatement. He was the biggest cheerleader, 24 hour on call “Mr. Fix-it” and cabbie, first for his kids and then for his grandchildren who affectionately called him “Poppy Dick”. He could always be counted on to be there when needed and he never looked for anything in return. Dick proudly served his community. Countless hours of volunteer work would see him involved with the Northern Yacht Club, North Sydney Kinsmen, Kiwanis, Fire Department, North Sydney Forum, and later, as a board member of the Northside Civic Centre Society, he shared the Allan Joseph Memorial Award that is presented to an individual or group who has made an outstanding contribution to the history and development of sport in Cape Breton. He worked tirelessly for the PC party and delivered meals on wheels for seniors who seemed to enjoy a conversation with Dick more than their meals. He also volunteered at the race track and was the “best Santa ever”. Even in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease, Dick instinctively helped others. Dick had a magnetic personality that drew people to him and he so enjoyed his daily trips to “Timmies”. He was a Screaming Eagles season ticket holder and a devout Toronto Maple Leaf fan. Left to remember Dick’s loving ways besides his mother Ruth, are his wife Clara (affectionately called Bird), daughters Leslie (Russell) Cadwell and Betty Lynn (Paul Johnston); grandchildren Kyle, Courtney, Dylan, MacKenzie, Claralynn, and Colton; sister Betty Ferguson; brothers Greg (Sylvia), Reg (Joanne); brothers-in-law Butch (Linda), Donnie (Tammy), Dwight, Billy; sisters-in-law Brenda (Rick), Heather (John), Dale (Kevin), Carol (Blake), Wendy (Rick); as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his father, Dick was predeceased by his son, Bernie, and in-laws, Billy and Stacia MacNamara, Frankie, Marie, Molly, and Fergie. We would like to thank the staff at Harbourstone’s Wentworth Court, the CB Regional Emergency Department and the An Cala unit for the loving care you provided Dick and for the support given to the family at such a difficult time. Visitation for Dick will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016, at St. Matthew Wesley United Church North Sydney, with Marjorie Serafinus officiating. Cremation will follow. Burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society or the North Sydney Kiwanis Club. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com <http://www.wjdooley.com/>. Bern, Dick, and Bernie reunited - The Thunder Rolls - his journey continues... Patricia Hammond Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: June 17th, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Hammond, 693 Beechmont Rd., at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on June 17, 2016. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late John Patrick and Rosalie Elizabeth (Martin) McGuigan. Patricia was a devoted wife, stepmother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by her husband, William ‘Bill’ Hammond; stepchildren, Jennifer, Jason and Jamie Hammond; grandchildren, Jaxson, Leah, Hailey and Miah. Patricia is also survived by her sisters, Nellie Cremo, Sharon Miller, Elaine Barnaby, Bernadette McGuigan, Teresa MacDonald, Louise McGuigan; brothers, John, Maynard and Lester McGuigan; godchildren, Cheryl Smith, Rosalieann McGuigan, Kyler Saunders and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Patricia was predeceased by her parents and her first husband, Daniel ‘Danny’ MacDonald. She was a longtime employee of Canada Employment Center. Patricia believed in angels and had a large collection. She endured many challenges through her illness and faced them with great courage. Her determination, and love of life, was an inspiration to all. She will be remembered for her love of music, crafts and enjoying outdoor activities. Patricia was loved by many and will be dearly missed. 
 Visitation for Patricia will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 12-2 p.m. at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Burial to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Frenchvale. Online condolences may be made to the family be visiting www.chantfuneralhome.ca <http://www.chantfuneralhome.ca/>. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of..