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 August 05, 2016 Friday There were 7 obituaries published today Beulah Pheobe Myers - Rodina MacAllister - Burial Mass - 72 yrs Shane Lloyd Noseworthy - 40 yrs Freda Mae Bernard - 73 yrs Frank Richard Wild - 71 yrs Christina Elizabeth “Betty” (LeBlanc) Fraser - 80 yrs John Thomas LeBlanc - Memorial Service - 70 yrs Beulah Pheobe Myers Sydney It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Beulah Myers on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 9, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2016 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment to follow in Loch End Cemetery, Catalone. Full obituary to run in Monday’s edition Funeral arrangements are under the direction of… Rodina MacAllister A burial service for Rodina (MacKinnon) MacAllister Age 72 will be held on Saturday, August 6th at 3 p.m. in St. Barra Cemetery, Christmas Island. Rodina passed away February 3rd, 2016 in Ottawa, Ont. Rodina was a graduate of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, North Sydney in 1966. Rodina was predeceased by her parents, Rod A. MacKinnon and Jean (MacNeil) MacKinnon of Christmas Island. She is survived by her son, Kevin (Angela) and grandchildren Lyall Ambrose, Hannah, Hayley and Dylan and dear sister Joannne Stacey (late Lou Stacey) Reception at the Fire Hall, Christmas Island after the service at the cemetery. Shane Lloyd Noseworthy Westmount It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son and brother, Shane Lloyd Noseworthy of Westmount on Aug 3, 2016. Shane was born January 28, 1976 and was the son of the late James Noseworthy (Sydney) and Valerie and Tom Donovan (Westmount). He is survived by his brothers, Dwayne (Cheryl) Dunphy; nieces, Kaylee and Amber (Beaver Bank), Cory (Tara) Donovan; nieces, Chloe and Chelsea (Frenchvale); sisters, Lori (Scott) Dunphy; nephew, Kyle, (Dartmouth), Kim Proctor; nephews, Mitchell, Tyler and niece, Jenna, (Sydney) and Tammy Donovan, niece, Tany; nephews, Dillon and Daniel (Sydney). He is also survived by his many aunts, Gladys Hewer, Eileen Kerr, Sylvia Tower, Sandra (Allan) MacLean, Donna (Dennis) Spurvey, Helen (Charlie) MacDonald, Marlene (Brian) Harrietha, Debbie (Doug) Peters, Delphine (Victor) Barossi, Donna Kearney; his uncles, George Noseworthy, Dan Penticost, Brian Penticost and Kenny (Cindy) Miller. Shane also leaves behind his many cousins and friends who loved and admired him very much. Shane is predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Daniel and Alice Penticost (Westmount), his aunt, Harriet Penticost (Westmount); uncles, Bill Tower, Lloyd Kerr, Herbie Hewer all from Sydney. He is also predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Ches and Kay Noseworthy (Coxheath); uncles, Malcolm Noseworthy, Donnie Noseworthy, Ricky Noseworthy and Kenny Noseworthy all from Sydney. He was a kind and gentle person who always had a smile and a kind word for everyone he met. He always took care of himself last and never wanted to burden anyone with his own problems. Shane loved playing the guitar, spending time with his brothers, golfing, playing poker, watching football and organizing their yearly fantasy football pool. He also enjoyed spending quality time with his sisters, his mom and Tom and was always a gracious host barbequing or making specials meals for the family. Shane was employed at the Nova Scotia Community College, Marconi Campus as an IT Specialist. He thrived in his position there and was well respected by his coworkers and the many friends he made there. Shane will be truly missed and always remembered by the many people whose lives he touched. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Aug 7, 2016 at Chants Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the service to immediately follow. Reception to follow service. At this time, the family asks in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the, Cape Breton Regional Health Authority, Mental Health. Freda Bernard Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia Passed on: August 2nd, 2016 Freda Mae Bernard, 73 of Eskasoni, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Jane (Denny) Gould. Freda was the wife of the late Chief Allison M. Bernard, who served as chief of Eskasoni for 25 years. She was the great-great-granddaughter of Grand Chief John Denny Jr. and great-granddaughter of Grand Captain Simon Denny of the Mi’kmaq nation. She was a devoted housewife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and also was looked upon by all her sisters and brothers and families as matriarch of the Gould family. When she wasn’t busy looking after her family you could find her working on her puzzles, playing bingo, VLTs and doing crossword puzzles to pass her time. Freda is survived by her daughter, Bernadine; sons, Allison (Miranda), Mike (Rachel), Derek, Jason (Elena), Tyrone (Veronica), Seki (Naomi); sisters, Marina (Richard) Denny, Rita Isaac, Norma (Vernon) Doucette; brothers, Francis (Mary Ellen) Gould, Russell Gould, Kenny (Priscilla) Gould, Sheridan (Teedaze) Gould; daughter-in-law, Holly Paul; grandchildren, Ashton, Arden, Jeremy, Bianca, Brannon, Rylan, Sully, Everette, Olivia, Landon, Paris, Tyrone, Ethan, Aiden, Miguel, Myah, Baby Seki; great-grandchildren, Ayslynn, Aryzona, Anderson, Anastacia, Silver, Ayla, Raiden, Tayen, Jayden; by godchildren, Allister Gould, Allystarr Gould, Norma ‘Coco’ Doucette, Tyler Gould, Levi Denny, Ashley Googoo and by several cousins, nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her husband, Chief Allison M. Bernard; daughters, Livia Kay, Bernadine Margaret in infancy; sisters, Emily Phillips, Pauline Googoo, Margaret Simon; brothers, Paqsma Gould, Milton, Simon in infancy, Russell; granddaughter, Rhea Mae, grandson Addison and by best friend, Rita Toney. Visitation for the late Freda Bernard will take place after 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 6 at the family residence, 3 Chief Allison Bernard Ave., Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, August 8 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church with Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.twcurry.com. Frank Richard Wild Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: August 3rd, 2016 New Harris, Cape Breton, Passed away unexpectedly at the QEII on August 3, 2016 at the age of 71. He was a son of the late Frank and Ghlee Wild. Frank worked for 30 years as an insurance advisor for Mutual Life of Canada and Clarica until his retirement in 2000. After retirement Frank “Richard” and Shirley moved to his beloved Cape Breton. Frank was a former member of the board of the Canadian MDRT foundation. During his years in Moncton he was active with the St. James Anglican Church as Treasurer and a member of Synod. He was a Leader and a member of Scouts Canada Organization and also served as a member of the Board for the Moncton Boys and Girls Club which were both very important to him. Richard will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 49 years Shirley, often heard answering to “Shirley Anne!” and his beloved children Brenda, Joe (Denise) and Laura (John Fournaris). His granddaughters Elyssa and Emma Piercey and Zoe and Maya Wild will miss their boat rides on the Bras d’Or lakes with Grandad. He leaves behind his sister Ardath (Bob King) and his brother Michael (Joan) and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Church of St. Andrew 2 Circassion Drive Cole Harbour on Monday August 8, 2016 at 2:00pm. Donations if desired may be made to The Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.coleharbourfuneralhome.com CHRISTINA BETTY FRASER Born In: MEAT COVE Passed in: Montréal, Quebec, Canada Passed on: May 7th, 2016 It is with profound sadness that the daughters, Annemarie, Lisa and Rosanna LeBlanc, announce the passing of their dear mother, Betty Fraser on May 7, 2016 in Montreal, QC. Betty was the loving and devoted wife of the late John Thomas LeBlanc (deceased 2006) and together they worked hard to make a happy life for their appreciative family. Betty was the proud grandmother, of Robyn Good, Christopher Giroux, Curtis Giroux, Ashley Ettinger (pre-deceased), and Stacey Ettinger and great-grandmother, of Ava, Ella and Rose Babis, Jayden Ettinger and Teresa Willis. Betty was the daughter of Ronald Fraser and Flora MacKinnon. Born in Meat Cove, Cape Breton,N.S. in 1936. Betty all her life identified as a proud Fraser and Cape Breton native. Funeral services will be held at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at Saint Josephs' Cemetery, New Victoria, Cape Breton, N.S. A luncheon will follow at St. Leonard's Hall on Convent Street in New Waterford. JOHN LEBLANC Born In: SYDNEY Passed in: Montréal, Quebec, Canada Passed on: September 7th, 2006 Annemarie, Lisa and Rosanna LeBlanc, the loving daughters of John, announce the memorial service for their beloved father John, who passed away in Montreal, QC, on Sept., 7, 2006. John was the dedicated and adoring husband of the late Christina "Betty" Elizabeth Fraser. John was a wonderful dad with a sharp mind who was always there for his family. John was the proud grandfather, of Robyn Good, Christopher and Curtis Giroux, Ashley and Stacey Ettinger and great-grandfather, of Ava, Ella and Rose Babis, Jayden Ettinger and Teresa Willis. John was the son, of Gladys May Townes and George Joseph LeBlanc. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia in 1936, he began his career at the Cape Breton Post, John was always proud to be a Cape Bretoner. Funeral and memorial services will be held at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at Saint Josephs' Cemetery New Victoria, Cape Breton, N.S. A luncheon will follow at St. Leonard's Hall on Convent Street in New Waterford.