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 13, 2016 Friday There were 5 obituaries published today Carol L. “Carolee” (MacMaster) Yorke - Rita Butts, RN - Edward “Eddy” Sullivan - 81 yrs Christine C. MacEachern - 85 yrs Russell “Russ” Trenholm - 84 yrs Carol L. 'Carolee' (MacMaster) Yorke Born In: New Waterford Passed in: Sydney Passed on: May 12th, 2016 We, the family of Carolee MacMaster Yorke, regret to announce her passing on May 12, 2016. Born in New Waterford, she was the youngest daughter of the late Mary (Curry) and Duncan MacMaster. Carolee is survived by her loving and devoted husband of the past 44 years, Wayne; children, Mateo (Sarah) Halifax, and Natasha (David), Yarmouth; grandchildren; Braxton, Kesiah, and Mahalia; her sister Agatha Piper and brother Gordon (Pauline); as well as many cherished nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Katherine MacIsaac, Margaret MacLean, Perpetua MacEachern, Jean Cooke, and Edithanne Calder, brothers, Erwin, Elmer, Carl, Russell, Alonzo, and Duncan. Carolee graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital nursing school in Glace Bay in 1963. As a nurse, she worked in Texas, California, Massachusetts, Cape Breton, including at Devco's Community Health Service, and the Dominican Republic. Later, she completed her Bachelor of Social Work in Halifax and worked for Dr. Savage's Street Clinic in Dartmouth and Children's Aid in Cape Breton. She then continued her service managing the Yorke Hairport where she made many friends of regular customers at the shop. Carolee was a 40-year member of the CWL. She was a co-founder and board member of the Loaves of Fishes Society, and board member of the MacGillivray Guest Home. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their kindness and compassionate care. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Home, New Waterford. Funeral mass to celebrate Carolee's life will be held at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church, Sydney, on Saturday, May 14 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with Fr. Bill Burke officiating and Fr. Norman MacPhee and Fr. Gerald Curry concelebrating. All are welcome to join the family at a reception following mass. Interment to follow at St. Agnes Parish Cemetery in New Waterford. Family flowers only. Donations in Carolee's memory can be made to the Loaves and Fishes, 139 Charlotte Street, Sydney, N.S., B1P-6H7 or to a charity of one's choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Rita Butts, RN Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: May 11th, 2016 It is with both sadness and joy that the family of Rita Butts, Glace Bay, N.S. announce her passing on May 11, 2016. Her eagerness to help others, to a fault, was second to none. She fought hard in everything she did; playing cards like a pro and making breaded pork chops that were unparalleled. She encouraged her children to go above and beyond what was expected of them and NEVER do less than their best. She made us believe that the world held for us boundless possibilities and we were to take on every challenge with conviction. She made us laugh hard, cry often but loved us all to her dying breath. At the same time our sorrow is laced with great joy as she was so willing and eager to be going home to the love of her life, her rock, her side kick, Charlie Willie. She missed him to the core of her being and it was time for them to reunite in Heaven. Once a nurse always a nurse was the motto she lived by and she spent her life in service of healing others. A graduate of St. Josephs nursing school, she went on to help people from their birth to their dying birth. Rita was one of 11 children of the late Ida and John Yorke. She leaves behind her children and their families in body but never in heart. She is survived by five children: Joseph (Gwen) Aliquippa, PA, Charlie (Sandra) Edmonton, Alta., David (Irena) Sofia, Bulgaria, Mary (Rob) Elmsdale, N.S., Gerald (Jodi) Toronto, Ont.; grandchildren, Marissa, Marianna, Ellen, Laura, Alex, Andrew, Catherine, Tatiana, Hannah, Emma, Aidan, and Ava and great-grandchildren, Nora and James. And too many close relatives to count. We wish to thank so many people who have made her last years as comfortable as possible. Please know she loved every one of you and you are our gift from God. Visitation to be held at Curry's Funeral Home, Glace Bay on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, May 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass to be celebrated 11 a.m. on Monday, May 16th at Immaculate Conception Church, Glace Bay. Fr. Daniel Boudreau will be officiating. Interment at a later date in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Donations in Rita's memory may be made to CB Regional Palliative Care unit or the IWK Auxiliary. Online condolences to the Butts family are available through www.currysfuneralhome.com. “And in the end the love you take Is equal to the love we make.” Edward 'Eddy' Sullivan Born In: North Sydney Born: December 11th, 1934 Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: May 11th, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our husband, father and ‘Grampy’, Edward ‘Eddy’ Sullivan, age 81, on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Eddy was born Dec. 11, 1934 in North Sydney, the son of the late John and Kathleen (Hare) Sullivan. For over a combined 40 years he worked for CN Marine and later Marine Atlantic in North Sydney, where he was known to be a bit of a joker, quick with his wit and generous with his laughter. A lifetime sportsman, in his younger years Eddy played hockey in North Sydney and took pride in winning multiple championships. It was through hockey and his interests in fishing, hunting, curling, harness racing and cards that he made many of his lifelong friends. Eddy is going to be missed dearly by his wife Neila (MacGillivary); his children, Kim (Paul) Denney, Allan (Kim) Sullivan, Kelly (Doug) Carter and Neil (Jennifer) Sullivan. He will be cherished in the thoughts of his grandchildren, Allan, Myles, Billy, Nolan, Mitchell, Douglas, Jonathan, John Cameron, Connor; his only granddaughter Madison; three great-grandchildren, Noah, Layla and Slayter. Ed is also survived by his brother Robert ‘Hap’ (Christine) Sullivan and sister-in-law Sandra MacGillivary. Besides his parents, Ed was predeceased by his son Billy, his father and mother-in-law Neil and Millie MacGillivary, brother-in-law Dr. William MacGillivary and a brother in infancy. We would like to thank his card buddies George, Vickie and Lendal (in spirit) for keeping the games going until the end. To Gordie, Lois and Sylvia for regular visits (with treats) and to Ray for his friendship until the end. As well we are forever grateful for the exceptional care he received from Dr. Paul Hickey, Dr. Ritter, Cathy McMullin of Palliative Care, the Regional Hospital Cancer Centre, VON, Home Care and lastly Unit 4E for allowing Dad and his family to finish this grand journey with compassion and dignity. By Dad’s request cremation has taken place. A visitation for close friends and family will be held 2-3 p.m. Sunday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney, followed by a service to celebrate his life at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Julio Martin officiating. Burial will take place at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Family flowers only, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care of Cape Breton, the CNIB, or the Terry Fox Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. In the end, he was proud of what truly mattered in life: his family, his friendships and that he won more than he lost. Christine C. MacEachern Passed in: Halifax, Canada Passed on: May 9th, 2016 Christine C. MacEachern, ge 85, of Halifax, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016, at Ivy Meadows Continuing Care Home. Born in Lower Hillsdale, Inverness County, she was a daughter of the late Donald MacEachern and Elizabeth Higgins. She is survived by sister, Mary Cullen, P.E.I. An interment service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, May 16 in St. Andrew’s Parish Cemetery, Judique. Father Allan MacMillan officiating. Online condolences may be shared by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Sackville Chapel). Russell 'Russ' Trenholm Russell ‘Russ’ Trenholm, 84, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016, at the Queensway Carlton Hospital, following complications associated with diabetes. He is survived by his children, Stephanie, Jill, Michele, Sven, Leif and their spouses; his 14 grandchildren; relatives in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Ontario; and close friends in Iceland, Ontario and Quebec. Born and raised in Cape Breton, N.S., he was married to Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Trenholm (nee Hardy; also deceased), they lived together in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Montreal and Ottawa. Dad was very well respected by his peers in aviation for his expertise in flight operations and his vast aviation knowledge. He was very passionate about his career such that it became his hobby, and he used to say: "If you like what you are doing, you will not work another day in your life." He was an active member of the Shriners in Ottawa for many years. At his request, there will be no funeral service, and his ashes will be laid to rest in the Atlantic, off the coast of his beloved island of Cape Breton. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be most welcome. Rest in peace, Dad.