Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths February 22, 2016 Monday There were 10 obituaries published today Barbara June Elizabeth (Power) Carroll - William James Oliver - 79 yrs Anna Marie Champion - Albert James “Al” Crane - Rita (Deveaux) Connors - 91 yrs Winston Smith - Donald John Roper - 72 yrs Joseph Anthony “Joe” Dziubek - 76 yrs Burgess Havelock Penny Jr - 46 yrs Josephine (King) Aubry - 82 yrs Barbara June Eliabeth (Power) Carroll Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: February 19th, 2016 Barbara Carroll passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Loved by many, she touched all of our hearts. Barbara was born in Sydney, N.S., the only daughter of the late Oscar and Irene Power. Barbara is survived by her husband Keith; sons, Mark (Debbie), Truro, N.S., David (Marianne), Winnipeg, Man., Glen (Cora), Winnipeg, Man., Stephen (Nancy), Toronto, Ont. Survived by brothers, Gord and Jim. Predeceased by brothers Ernie, Victor and Norman. Barbara had 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Barbara’s life’s work was caring for her family and her devotion shows in her sons lives. Through the years Barbara and Keith moved around the country because of Keith’s work in the armed forces. They lived in Metz France, Val’Dor, Que., Kingston, Ont, Truro, N.S., Sackville ,N.B. and finally settled in Sydney. Her selfless ability to love will be remembered always. She never spoke unkindly of anyone. Her family all lived away but they always close to her heart. A celebration of the life of Barbara June Elizabeth Carroll will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Reception to follow. William James Oliver Passed on: February 20th, 2016 Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Feb. 20, 2016, at Juravinski Hospital in his 79th year. Predeceased by his wife Marjorie. Father of Robert (Lori), Corrine, Murray, and Keith. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Donny (Sonia), Breah, B.J., Robbie, Amber, Justin, and Brittany. His first great-grandchild is expected in August. Survived by his sister Margaret Mary 'Peggy' Walsh, and nephews Robert and Billy; also sadly missed by brother-in-law, Shawn Pearson. Predeceased by his brother-in-law Duke. He will especially be missed by his baby chihuahua Zena. Special thanks to the staff at Juravinski Hospital for their compassionate care over the last year, and especially his nurse Marian. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at P.X. Dermody Funeral Home, 1919 King Street East, Hamilton, Ont., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, from 10-11:30 a.m. followed by a Chapel Service at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow to Gate of Heaven Cemetery. A luncheon will then take place at the Bedrock Bistro, 260 Queenston Rd. Anna Marie Champion Born In: Louisbourg Passed on: February 20th, 2016 It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Anna Marie Champion at Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, Sydney, on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. Born in Louisbourg, Anna was the daughter of the late Andrew and Nora MacDonald.Anna lived most of her life in Whitney Pier where she married and raised her family. She will be missed by all who knew her. Anna is survived by her two sons, Chuck (Susan) of Sydney and Keith (Kristen) of South Carolina; two sisters, Catherine (Bill) Bungay, Helen (Gerald) Gallant and four brothers, Vince, Charlie, Nick and John ‘Dicker’ (Joanne). She is also survived by three grandchildren, Amy, Joshua and Drew; three great-grandchildren, Abby, Jonah and Caleb; as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Anna was predeceased by her husband, Edwin ‘Ed’ Champion, two sisters, Theresa, Evelyn and two brothers, James and Joseph. There will be no visitation for cremation has taken place. Memorial service in honour of Anna Marie Champion will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, All Faith Chapel, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 at 10 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Following the service light refreshments will be held in the funeral home reception area. A private interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Anna may be made to Horizon Achievement Centre, 780 Upper Prince St., Sydney, NS B1P 5N6. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com <http://www.pierfuneralhome.com/>. Albert 'Al' James Crane Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: February 18th, 2016 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Albert 'Al' James Crane at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Leroy) Crane. He was employed with Pepsi as a serviceman. He was a member of St. Alban’s parish, Whitney Pier. Al enjoyed playing tarabish at the Pensioners Club, playing horseshoes and fishing. He was an avid hockey fan, especially, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Al is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Eileen (MacLean) Crane; three children, Gerald Crane (Sheri Grant), Glace Bay, Kelly Crane, Sydney, Pamela Crane (Brent Rafuse), Keswick, Ontario; his grandchildren, Travis Crane, Roger Crane, Paige and Robyn Rafuse; great-grandson, Parker. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Little (Bob) Ontario; brothers, Walter (Rose) Crane, Sydney, Richard (Mary) Crane, Whycocmagh, as well as several nieces and nephews. Al was predeceased by his brother, Gerald Crane. The family would like to send a special thanks to Geanne Crane for all the care and compassion given to Al during his illness. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 one hour prior to service time from 10-11 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney with Rev. Brenda Drake officiating. Reception to follow. Burial to take place in Hardwood Hill Cemetery at a later date. Rita (Deveaux) Connors Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: February 19th, 2016 It is with mixed emotions that we announce the recent passing of our dearly loved mother, Rita (Deveaux) Connors at Maple Hill Manor, a place she happily referred to as “the best place I ever lived”! Although she died on Feb. 19, 2016, she was actually taken from us gradually over the past six years by the monster called Alzheimer's disease. Although we are distraught to lose that final contact with her, because there were still so many funny and endearing moments that we had together, we are grateful for the fact that her difficult journey is ended and she is at peace. Mom was born in New Waterford almost 92 years ago, to the late Telesphore and Eliza (Aucoin) Deveaux. French was her first language, and she spoke it fluently for many years. She attended Mount Carmel School, and then graduated from Mount St. Vincent University in 1942. She worked at the War Office in Halifax until her marriage, after which she moved back home. Over the years she worked teaching typing and shorthand in night school, then as a secretary at BEC, and finally as a medical secretary, first for Dr. Steven Wolfe and then for Dr. Peter Littlejohn for many years. She was very active in the NW Figure Skating Club, the Mount Carmel Joy Program, and served for 25 years on the Maple Hill Manor Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to play cards, and was quite adept at 45s. Besides her parents and her husband Russell, she was predeceased by a son Kenneth in infancy, her beloved only sibling, Eugene 'Jeep' Deveaux and a much loved son-in-law, Leroy McKinnon. She is survived by her children, Patsy (John) Bates of Mira; Maureen (late Leroy) McKinnon of Midland, Ontario; Joanne (Jerry) MacDonald of New Waterford; Deborah (Jerry McCrank) Connors of Ottawa, Ontario; Russ (Nancy) Connors of Renfrew, Ontario; Rick (JoAnne) Connors of Rawlins, Wyoming; and Lisa (Ken) Hanson of Prince Albert, Sask. She is also survived by grandchildren, Valerie (Cameron) Long, Clay (Karrie) and Melanie (Marc Doucette) Bates; Amy Kent, Jill and Kate McKinnon; Laurie (Joe) MacCormick and Mark MacDonald; Graham (Julie), Adam, Peter, Ian, Brendan, Renee, Alanna, Angus Connors, Anne and Kent Hanson. She was a proud great-grandmother to Hunter, Jaxson, and Cooper Long; Lars and Celia MacDonald; Sean MacCormick; Riley and Piper Gagnon; Oliver and Hudson Kent; Amelie and Kian Bates; Cole Doucette; and Liam Connors. Mom is also survived by her sister-in-law, Shirley Deveaux of Eastern Passage, N.S., and by Brenda Chiasson and Vernon Chisholm, who grew up like our brother and sister and always remained in close contact with Mom. She will be sorely missed by a wide circle of friends – how she treasured her time with them! She will be missed as well by her cousins in Cheticamp, and by her nieces and nephews in the Connors and Deveaux families, especially Cheryl Deveaux McDaniel, who spent many childhood summers with us. Also by a special 'daughter', Carol Ann Sheppard – they always made each other laugh! Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 25 from 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. There will be a funeral mass at St. Leonard's Church on Friday, Feb. 26 at 10 am, followed by a reception at the parish hall on Convent Street. Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Cremation to follow. Mom's kindness and generosity to others were legendary; please honour her memory by performing an act of kindness to someone in need. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>.