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 March 29, 2016 Tuesday There were 5 obituaries published today Pauline (Serwatuk) Cummings - 88 yrs Sandra Pauline (Gillis) Curry - 72 yrs Margaret Ann (Campbell) MacIver - 85 yrs Francis Collins “Frank” Smith - 76 yrs Mary Elizabeth (Weatherbee) Smith - 61 yrs Pauline Cummings (nee Serwatuk) Born In: Ukraine Born: December 18th, 1927 Passed in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Passed on: March 28th, 2016 Peacefully passed away at Ukranian Canadian Care Centre on March 28, 2016. Pauline came to Canada from Ukraine in 1928, grew up in Sydney, Nova Scotia and in her twenties she moved to Toronto, Ontario. Predeceased by her husband John and brothers William, John, and Stevie. Will be lovingly remembered by sisters Annie, Katherine and brothers Walter (from Nova Scotia) and Tony (Anthony from Chatham). Will be greatly missed by many family and friends. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (at 14th St., between Islington and Kipling Aves., 416-259-3705) on Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Panakhyda at 7:30 p.m. Orthodox Rite of Funeral will be held on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Demetrius Ukranian Orthodox Church. Interment will follow at St. John’s Dixie Cemetery. Donations in Pauline’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Messages of Condolence may be placed at RidleyFuneralHome.com <http://ridleyfuneralhome.com/>. Sandra Pauline (Gillis) Curry Born In: New Waterford Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: March 27th, 2016 Sandra Pauline (Gillis) Curry, 72, of New Waterford, passed away peacefully March 27, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born and raised on Convent Street in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late James A. and Ellen (LeBlanc) Gillis. Sandra was a member of the former St. Agnes Church and currently the Parish Church of St Leonard, New Waterford. Sandra graduated as a CNA from the VG Hospital in 1961 and worked as a nurse at hospitals in Halifax, Kentville, N.S., London Ont., and Glace Bay. After marrying Joe Aug. 3, 1968 and moving to Port Hawkesbury, Sandra focused on raising her family as well as helping her community. She served in many roles, including club president, in the Kinette Clubs of Port Hawkesbury and Nashwaaksis and also for the K-Ette Club of Nashwaaksis, making many great, lifelong friends along the way. Sandra enjoyed playing bingo, darts, bowling and dancing and was always singing a song. She loved being in the company of her sisters and made great memories on many trips over the years. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Joseph Curry; sons, Blaise (Karen) of Halifax, Glenn (Daisy) of Montreal and Shaun of Fredericton. She cherished her six grandsons Ryan, Laughlsawwin, Hagan, Nathan, Cameron and Cade, and her granddaughter Emily. Surviving are sisters, Donalda (Murray) Ratchford, Trenton, Ont., Bridget Peters, Carmel Hulme (Wilfred) and Anne MacPherson (Ian), all of New Waterford, CWO (Ret) John (Allana), Fredericton, N.B., Ray (Linda), Onafray (Shirley), both of New Waterford, Col (Rtd). Jerry (Patricia), Marion Bridge, LCol (Ret) Joe (Jacquie) of Grand Mira South; her aunt Rita Gouthro, New Waterford, and many loved cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Visitation for Sandra will be held today (Tuesday) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral Mass of Resurrection will take place on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in St. Leonard Parish Church in New Waterford, Father Ray Huntley presiding. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery. A luncheon will be hosted by the CWL at the parish hall on Convent Street. Condolences and complete obituary is posted on www.currysfuneralhome.com <http://www.currysfuneralhome.com/>. Margaret Ann (Campbell) MacIver Born In: Jamaica Plain Massachusetts Born: December 25th, 1930 Passed in: Waltham Massachusetts Passed on: March 26th, 2016 Born Christmas Day, 1930, Jamaica Plain, Mass. + d. Holy Saturday, March 26, 2016, at 'Dorothy Frances Home', Waltham, Mass. Beloved daughter of the late Angus Campbell (+ 1966) and Mabel (nee Matheson + 1974) Campbell; dear Sister of predeceased, Alexander Campbell (+ 2002). Bookeeper at Maytag-Gray, Watertown, for 30 years of loyal, competent service. Resting at the Macdonald-Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, Watertown, Mass. Wake at her Church home of 65 years, the United Presbyterian Church, Newton, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the Choir, along with many other acts of service, taking place on Tuesday, March 29; funeral service to follow at 11 a.m., conducted by The Reverend Kevin Campbell. Interment with her beloved husband of 49 years, Roderick (+ 2012) of Millville, Cape Breton; and with her Cape Breton parents, at Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham, Mass. "Anns a' Chrann, biodh mo ghloir an comhnuidh"/"Near The Cross, be my glory ever", Fanny Crosby's hym, the favourite of her maternal grandmother, Margaret Ann (+1945) Matheson of Grand River, Cape Breton, after whom Peggy was named. Francis 'Frank' Collins Smith Born In: Glasgow Scotland Born: January 11th, 1945 Passed in: Leitches Creek Passed on: March 26th, 2016 It is with great sadness and broken hearts we announce the death of Francis 'Frank' Collins Smith at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Frank was born in Glasgow, Scotland to Donald and Cecila Smith on Jan. 11, 1945 and came to Canada at the age of two. Frank is survived by his wife and best friend, Edith, his daughter, Kelly; son, Logan, grandchildren, Mitchel, Kayla, Chelsea. Poppy/Daddy will be greatly missed by his loving grandsons, Ryan and Leland, granddaughter, Shelbie. He is also survived by his father, Donald Angus Smith; his brothers, Joseph, Paul; sisters, Marie and Margaret; his special niece Jennifer and her family, cousins the Littles in Ontario and many other nieces and nephews. Frank was predeceased by his much loved and missed daughter, Shelly Marie in 2006, his mother, Cecila and sister, Catherine, friend and cousin, Greg Smith. Frank was a graduate of George Brown Sheet Metal College in Ontario. He was a member of local 56 Sheet Metal for many years. Franks happiest time was spending time with his grandchildren, fishing and swimming at Boisdale beach and going for drives in the country areas and visiting beaches and parks, special trips to Margaree and Inverness with family and many friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Fr. Paul Abbass officiating. Interment to follow in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Frenchvale. Mary Elizabeth (Weatherbee) Smith Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: March 23rd, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth (Weatherbee) Smith on March 23, 2016 after a brief illness at the age of 61. She was the loving wife of 41 years to the love of her life John Smith. Amazing mother to her two loving sons Kyle (Amy), Edmonton and Keegan (Angela), Fort McMurray of who she was so proud. She also was the proud and loving grandmother of her grandson Cohen, her pride and Joy. She was the daughter of the late Charles William and Charlotte (Hardy) Weatherbee. In her early years Mary worked at Co-Op Building Supplies but after marrying John moved to Glace Bay and worked at Scotia Bank until her retirement a few years ago. Mary loved to travel, play a good game of cards, went to lunch with the retirees once a month, but her passion was singing. She belonged to several singing groups and always sang in the choir at St. Mary’s Anglican Church. She had a very powerful voice and captivated audiences with her solos. Mary was a very friendly, loving, giving and compassionate person. She made many wonderful friends over her lifetime as our family saw during her illness with her friends coming and sitting at the hospital with her, talking and singing to her. We are so grateful to them. Mary loved spending time with everyone and could be counted on for anything as she showed when her close friend Kelly was sick and Mary was with her every step of the way. And also with her volunteer work for the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Vince Ryan tournament and the Terry Fox Run. She found good in everyone she met and was loved by everyone. Mary will also be missed by her sisters Nancy (Vince) MacNeil; and June (Leo) Popwell; brothers Bill (Jackie), and Robin; sister-in-law Caroline Morrison; aunts, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents Mary was predeceased by her in-laws Viola (Mom) and Reginald (Dad) Smith, whom she loved dearly, a brother Allan in infancy, a brother-in-law Sibley Smith, and special friends Norma and Kelly. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Mary’s life will take place at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Glace Bay at a later date.