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 May 30, 2016 Monday There were 8 obituaries published today April Leigh Lockman - 37 yrs Florence Elizabeth Drake - 82 yrs Jonathan James McGuigan - 34 yrs Rita Julia (Conn) Sampson - 85 yrs Melda Delessa (Jones) DeLorenzo - 84 yrs Patricia Bertha (Scott) Billard - Mary Natalie “Nat” Wilkie, RN - 86 yrs Theresa Lillian (Myette) McPhee - 91 yrs Melda Delessa (Jones) DeLorenzo Born In: Sydney Passed in: Upper Nappan Passed on: May 27th, 2016 It is with profound sadness and cherished memories, that we announce the passing of Melda Delessa DeLorenzo (Jones) age 84 of Amherst and formerly of Whitney Pier, N.S. in the early hours of May 27, 2016 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan with her loving family by her side. Born in Sydney, N.S., Melda was a daughter of the late Sidney and Amelia (Whalen) Jones. Melda was a graduate of Sydney Academy and in her younger years she worked at Eaton’s Department Store in Sydney and later was employed for 35 years at the Royal Bank, Whitney Pier Branch, Sydney. She was an excellent seamstress, knitter, cook, baker and enjoyed her flea market excursions while living with her husband Peppy in Northside East Bay. Although living in Amherst for 12 years her heart was always in her beloved Cape Breton. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Laura Lee (Mischa) Zeltner, Amherst; son, David (Claire) Jones, Sydney, N.S.; grandchildren, Kari (Victor) Azure Sergio Fuentes, Amelia Fuentes (Justin Somers), Jerome Zeltner, Emma Zeltner, Gian (Bobby) MacLean and Wayne (Amy) Miller; great-grandchildren, Jackson Blair Somers, Anarrah and Menelik Azure, Ethan and Calan MacLean and August Miller; brother George (Edith) Jones, Sydney, N.S.; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family. Melda was predeceased by her husband Guiseppe Antonio (Peppy) DeLorenzo; sisters Dorial Vinton Jones, Geraldine Jones, Erma Maxwell and Easter Mae Campbell and brothers-in-law James Campbell and George Maxwell. A time of remembrance and celebration of Melda’s Life will be held on Monday, May 30, 2016 between the hours of 6-9 p.m. at Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst, 902-667-9906. Melda’s remains will be transferred to her home town, Sydney where visitation will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 1 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m., Pier Community Funeral Home, Sydney, N.S., 902-270-1092, Father Paul Murphy officiating, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to L.A. Animal Shelter, Amherst or charity of your choice. On line Condolences and sharing of memories may be forwarded to the family via www.campbellsamherst.ca <http://www.campbellsamherst.ca/>. Patricia Bertha (Scott) Billard Born In: North Sydney Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: May 27th, 2016 The family of Patricia Bertha (Scott) Billard, regret to announce her passing on Friday, May 27, 2016, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bertha (Jessome) Scott. Patricia worked all of her life in North Sydney beginning with the Odeon and Deono theatres and various housekeeping jobs. Later she became one of the first girls hired for Kentucky Fried Chicken in North Sydney and would spend 26 years between the Blowers Street and King Street locations until her retirement. Pat never forgot her roots. Being a proud member of the Scott Clan, she would always mention her family home in Ward four in North Sydney and Indian Beach where she spent a great deal of her youth. She enjoyed reading, crafting and looking after her animals, the latest being her dog Kelly, whom she adored. Pat is survived by her loving son Paul; her sisters Eileen Winstanley, (son Ken) and Helen Hodge, as well as numerous cousins in the Scott family and nieces and nephews in the Billard family. We would like to extend special thanks to Marg and Gord Hillier and family whose friendship and support never wavered. To Dr. John Kirkpatrick, his office staff, doctors, nurses and staff of the Northside General hospital, Northside Homemakers and the VON who helped Pat so much over the years. To all of moms friends and relatives that were not mentioned and you know who you are, thank you for your support and strength. “Mom, you might be gone but you will never be forgotten”. L Y S. As per her wishes, there will be no visitation. A private family service will be held at a later date and interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com <http://www.wjdooley.com/>. Mary Natalie 'Nat' Wilkie Born In: North Sydney Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: May 21st, 2016 We are saddened to announce the death of Nat Wilkie on May 21, 2016, at the age of 86. A lifelong resident of North Sydney, Nat was a unique “Ward 4” character who lived life on her own terms. Nat graduated from Hamilton Memorial Hospital in 1952 and worked there until St. Elizabeth’s (Northside General) was opened by the Sisters of Charity. She enjoyed a long career as head nurse of the surgical floor, where she touched the lives of many patients and staff. She certainly ran a tight ship! From her family home on Purves Street, Nat watched over Indian Beach, which was an integral part of her life. She spent many hours there socializing, swimming, walking the sand bar and just soaking up the sun. She loved to watch the CN/Marine Atlantic vessels come and go and enjoyed the fury and peace of the sea. She watched the ball games and the Bill Lynch shows, and listened to the summer entertainment from her porch. Nat was a passionate sports fan. She loved hockey and ball, and Sid the Kid was her particular hero. While watching events on TV, she cheered, shouted and complained as if she were there at the rink or field. She also loved harness racing and travelled to PEI several times with the Ratchfords to cheer them on. In recent years, she could be seen at Northside Downs enjoying the races. She also had fond memories of sailing on Dr. Hugh Kirkpatrick’s yacht. Nat always loved driving her car but she never ventured too far from home. She did, however, conquer her fear of flying to attend the beatification of Mother Seton in Rome. Nat found great joy at Parkview Place where she resided for the past year. She made many new friends who were very good to her ─ taking her on outings and treating her to meals. They introduced her to playing cards and she enjoyed this immensely (even though she never could tell the difference between a club and a spade). Besides her parents, Billy and Hilda (Cameron) Wilkie, Nat was predeceased by her brothers Gordon, Cameron (Doc) and Lloyd; sisters Kay Larnis, Gertrude, Olive (Ollie) and Yvette (Vet); sister-in-law Anne Wilkie; niece Kathy Larnis; grandniece Carmen Young; grandnephew Nick Young; and great-nephew Davy Reid. She is survived by her brother Stewart Wilkie, whom she visited every day; sister-in-law Peggy Wilkie; nieces Nancy (Brian) Young and Janet Wilkie; nephews Bob (Susan Napier) Wilkie, Lloyd (Lynn Drake) Wilkie, Trevor (Pauline) Wilkie and Bill (Phyllis) Westberg; and many grand nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A celebration of Nat’s life will take place on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at 2 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Church, North Sydney, with Fr. Patrick O’Neill (a sports adversary) officiating. Donations may be made to the Carmen Young CBU Nursing Scholarship or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com <http://www.wjdooley.com/> Theresa Lillian (nee Myette) McPhee Born In: Tracadie Born: May 5th, 1925 Passed in: River Bourgeois Passed on: May 26th, 2016 It is with broken hearts that we have to announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who passed away peacefully on May 26, 2016 at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital in Antigonish surrounded by her loving family. Born in Tracadie on May 5, 1925 she was a daughter of the late Hubert Michael and Theresa Jane (Myette) Myette. Theresa married the love of her life Edgar Norman McPhee on Dec. 30, 1952. She is survived by her husband Edgar of 63 years; children, Margaret Rose (Gaetan), John (Brenda), Linda (Joe), Verna (Paul) and Maureen (Myron); 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Mary Louise and Margaret. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her son Gerard Edgar; brother, Lawrence, Joseph, Alphonse, William, Anthony and Francis; sisters, Mary, Louise, Doris and Catherine and one great-grandchild. Visitation will take place Monday in the River Bourgeois Community Funeral Parlour in River Bourgeois from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church in River Bourgeois with Rev. Antolin Asur officiating. Burial to follow in St. John the Baptist Parish Cemetery, River Bourgeois. In lieu of flowers donation to St John the Baptist Church or to St. John the Baptist Cemetery fund. A reception will follow the committal at the Tara Lynn Community Center. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C. H. Boudreau Funeral Home Ltd. in Arichat. To send words of comfort to the family or to light a candle in memorial of Theresa, visit www.chboudreau.com <http://www.chboudreau.com/>.