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 17, 2016 Friday There were 6 obituaries published today Beatrice Taverner - 88 yrs Sergeant Major Gordon Daniel McNabb, CD - 90 yrs Ivan Lawrence “Poppy” Fricker - 81 yrs Ruth Cecilia Mossman - 82 yrs James Joseph Ryan - 63 yrs Marion (MacDonald) MacGillivray - Memorial Service Beatrice Taverner Red Deer, Alta./Harbour Mill, Nfld. Taverner Beatrice, age 88 of Red Deer, Alta., passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at the Bethany College Circle, Red Deer. Born in Harbour Mill, Nfld., on June 24, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Loven and Margaret Barnes. Beatrice spent most of her adult life in Port aux Basques, Nfld., but from 1992-2004 she lived in North Sydney, N.S., and in 2010 moved to Red Deer. She is survived by daughters, Linda (Bud) Bennett, Jocelyn (Mike) Graves, Celeste (Bruce) Stoddart, LuAnn (Lloyd) Sheaves, Lesley Musseau, Beatrice Taverner, and son, Benjamin Taverner; sister, Rhoda, and brothers, William (Maye) and Roland (Ethel). She was deceased by her husband of 56 years, Arthur; sisters, Helen (Andrew) Pardy, Clara (Eric) Pardy; and brother, Arthur (Dale). The family would like to thank the staff at the Bethany College Circle for their respectful and loving care. There will be a service held in Port aux Basques followed by interment at the Anglican Cemetery at a later date. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 134 Main St., Port aux Basques. Sergeant Major Gordon Daniel McNabb, CD London, Ontario/Reserve Mines, CB Born in Reserve Mines, Cape Breton Island and passed peacefully at Parkwood Hospital in London, Ont., at the age of 90. Gord was the son of the late Raymond and Katie (Martin) McNabb of Tompkinsville. Gord was from a family of nine, Eileen MacIntyre, Halifax, Larry (Berti), Ottawa, Ray (Shirley), Sydney River, Jean Lawrance, B.C., Maurina Antle, Sydney River, and Anna Rennie, Glace Bay. Predeceased by sisters, Marjorie Sullivan and Priscilla McNabb. Ivan Lawrence Fricker Passed in: Neils Harbour Passed on: June 16th, 2016 It is with great sorrow and sadness that we the family of Ivan Fricker ‘Poppy’ announce that following a brief illness, poppy peacefully passed away at Buchanan Memorial Hospital in Neil’s Harbour on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 81 years of age. Born in Neil’s Harbour to Arthur and Beatrice (Lawrence) Fricker. Poppy was a lobster and crab fisherman his entire life, and was also very well known as an avid and passionate swordfisherman. Upon his retirement from commercial fishing, he found joy in trout and salmon fishing along the Margaree River, where he and his wife spent their summers. He was also known for his fly tying abilities. Dad was a big man with an even bigger heart, always there to lend a helping hand. Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 53 years, Jane (nee Matheson), daughters, Monica (Billy) Hogan and Margaret (Jason), his grandchildren, Justin (Gelisa) Rideout, Jason (Alyssa) Rideout, Kara Hogan and Breagh Hogan, great-grandchildren, AJ and Aliyah, brothers, Joe Fricker and Rindress (Helen) Fricker as well as nieces, nephews and many other friends and relatives. Poppy was predeceased by his parents and his two sisters Loretta Smith and Ethel Budge. Visitation will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday, June 19 and 12 until 2 p.m. on Monday at Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Ingonish. Funeral Mass will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 20 at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church Ingonish with Fr. Lazarus Guria Celebrant. Inurnment to follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. If desired, donations in Ivan’s memory may be made to the Highland Manor, Neils Harbour. The family of Ivan would like to thank all the staff of Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Highland Manor and Harbourstone Enhanced Care for taking such good care of Ivan. Ruth Cecilia Mossman Born In: Pembroke, Ontario, Canada Born: January 16th, 1934 Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: June 15th, 2016 We regret to announce the passing of Ruth Cecilia Mossman, 82, on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at the Northside General Hospital, after a lengthy illness. Born in Pembroke, Ont., on Jan. 16, 1934, she was the daughter of the late George and Lillian (Gay) Arnold. She worked for many years for Ontario Hydro. She also enjoyed being a Ham Radio Operator, call sign VE1 WFE – her key has gone silent. She is survived by her loving husband, Raye; her son, David (Ellen); his children, Laura, Joshua and Samantha; son, Michael, and his children, Cody and Kailey. Also left to mourn are her siblings, Frank, Madonna, June, Charles (Chummy) and Steve. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Bob. At her request, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. James Joseph Ryan Born In: St. Brendans Newfoundland Born: November 7th, 1952 Passed in: Valley Colchester County Passed on: June 15th, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of James Ryan on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro after a lengthy illness. Born in St. Brendan’s, Nfld. on Nov. 7, 1952, he was a son of the late Jack and Frances (Mackey) Ryan. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Judy (Walker); his two children, Janine Ryan, and Shaun (Jaimie) Ryan, both of Springhill; his two cherished grandchildren, Kael and Elliott, who will miss their “Poppy” very much. Jim is also survived by sisters, Joan (Len) McMurrer, Ottawa, Ont., Angela (George) Quirk, North Sydney; brothers, Leonard, Truro, Randy (Sandy), Springhill, John (Michael), Ottawa, Ont., Michael (Leanne), Halifax; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim’s family moved to North Sydney in 1965, where he enjoyed playing hockey, made many new friends and continued his education graduating from Thompson High School in 1971. He took an apprenticeship with CNR in Moncton, N.B. and then began his railway career in 1973 in Sydney while obtaining a business degree at CBU. He was a hard working very conscientious employee for over 30 years with CN, Via Rail and CBNS Railway until 2008 when illness finally prevented him from continuing on with a career he took great pride in; working his way up to management positions in various parts of Canada. His work ethic was simply that every job deserved to be well done. While living in Dartmouth and Ottawa, Ont., Jim found the time in his busy work schedule to become involved in assistant coaching of minor hockey where he believed how you played the game was more important than the outcome. Jim enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors whether he was working in the yard, out in a boat fishing or simply walking in the woods, never forgetting to respect the environment. He developed a special bond with family pets over the years, enjoying their company and always keeping their well-being in mind. Although he left Cape Breton in 1987, he and his family always found time in the summer to return for family gatherings and relaxation. Jim faced the daily challenges of his illness head on with courage and strength, while his faith allowed him to accept God’s plan for him. The family would like to acknowledge and thank Jim’s many health care providers over the years: Dr. Lori Wood, Nova Scotia Cancer Center, Halifax for her tireless efforts since 2000 in the treatment and management of his disease, Dr. David Blair, longtime family physician, Dr. Donald Rowe for his daily monitoring of Jim while in hospital, Dr. Courtney Smith and the nursing staff of the Palliative Care Unit at CEHHC, for their compassionate care and support during his illness and final days. Dr. David Henderson and Sue Gibbons for their many home visits to treat Jim. He received excellent care from the nurses in the Medical Day Unit and the Chemotherapy Unit of CEHHC. We greatly appreciate the many volunteers of the Hospice Society who brightened Jim’s Day. Many thanks also to the VON staff of Colchester for their dedication to Jim’s day to day care while at home. Visitation will held this evening, Friday, June 17 from 6-8 p.m. with prayers at 7:45 p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 18 at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 669 Prince St., Truro. Rev. Father Dariusz Miskowisz, officiating. Reception will follow in Campbell Hall. Interment will follow in Cape Breton at a later date. Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the SPCA, Palliative Care Unit of the Colchester East Hants Health Centre or charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro. Online messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting: www.ColchesterCommunity.com. MARION MACGILIVRAY (MACDONALD) Memorial Service MacGillivray (MacDonald) Marion Marion MacGillivray, formally of Sydney River, passed away peacefully in her home in P.E.I. on June 1, 2016. A memorial aervice will be held at Lady of Fatima Church on Saturday, June 18, at 9 a.m. Please join the family for a celebration of life service.