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 15, 2016 Tuesday There were 7 obituaries published today Hughie Joseph MacDonald - 73 yrs Bernard Russell Carew - 70 yrs Verner Murdock “Vern” Hillier - 64 yrs John Tremblett - 88 yrs Evelyn Morrison - 90 yrs Sister Marcella Rankin - 87 yrs Bertha Anna (Capstick) Kanarie - 90 yrs Hughie Joseph MacDonald Born In: Meat Cove Born: November 12th, 1942 Passed on: March 11th, 2016 On Friday, March 11, 2016, God called our home to say he needed a hardworking man to help him out in Heaven; Hughie answered God's call. Hughie Joseph MacDonald, better known to everyone as “Big Hughie” was born on Nov. 12, 1942 in Meat Cove, N.S. He was the youngest child of John and Christine (Fraser) MacDonald. He was raised from a young age by the late John Simon and Mary Ann Fraser, due to the death of his mother. Hughie was a lifelong fisherman. Fishing lobsters out of Bay St. Lawrence and snow crab out of Pleasant Bay on the Heather Mary III with his fishing partner (also son-in-law) of 34 years, Clyde McLellan and his crew; daughter, Charlotte and grandsons, Waylon and Clydie. He liked nothing better than to tie up at the wharf and have a good chat with everyone talking about their days’ catch and as we all know, “Fishermen don’t Lie!” Hughie also worked for the Department of Highways, for 30 years as a snow plow operator. After retiring from the D.O.T, Hughie continued to privately plow driveways in the village. Hughie loved anything to do with the outdoors, be it ice fishing on the Bras’ Dor Lakes, picking blueberries (which he shared willingly) to hunting at his cabin in Wittenburg, N.S. with his hunting buddies, Clyde and Waylon. For Hughie, it was more about the time spent with his buddies and the MacNeil brothers telling stories after a day of hunting on the mountain regardless if their hunt was successful or not. “If you consider an unsuccessful hunt to be a waste of time, then the true meaning of the chase eludes you altogether.” He also successfully shot his first moose this past season. On any given day he could be found in his building, usually fixing one thing or another or otherwise watching his Montreal Canadiens during the hockey season. ‘Go HABS Go’! Hughie wasn’t much of a traveller but he made sure he would visit his lifelong friend, Stanley Affleck in P.E.I. every summer. Beloved husband of Alexis (Burton) MacDonald for 53 wonderful years, loving father to Tootsi (Lawrence), Gerald, Charlotte (Clyde), Hughenia (Reg), Heather (Troy) and daughter-in-law, Sheila; cherished grandfather to 12 and great-grandfather to 17. He also leaves behind his brother, Sam (Colleen), Thistle, four sisters- in- law, three brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, a long time friend, Calvin Capstick ‘K.K.’, friends from all over and also “his Boarder”, his granddaughter, Cherilyn, who considered him her best friend and also her inspiration. Hughie was predeceased by his parents, John and Christine (Fraser) MacDonald and John Simon and Mary Ann (MacKinnon) Fraser; parents-in-law, Alex and Mary (Stewart) Burton; brothers, Jim McDonald and Hector MacDonald; sisters, Margaret Boutlier, Annie Beatrice (Burke) Brushett and grandchildren, William and Tayler MacDonald and Hugh Murdock Fraser. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate the late Hughie J. MacDonald will be held at St. Margarets of Scotland Church, Fr. James MacLean Room, St. Margarets Village on Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2016, from 8-10 p.m. and again on Thursday, Mar. 17 from 10-1 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Mar. 17 at 2 p.m. in St. Margarets of Scotland Church with Fr. Lazarus Guria officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Following the committal a reception will be held in the Fr. James MacLean Room. Donations in memory of Hughie may be made to St. Margaret's CWL. The family would like to give special thanks to Bay St. Lawrence Vol. Fire Dept. members, EHS.; Kenny Caldwell and Chris Ellis, Adele Buchanan RN, Rev. Carolyn Sharpe, Fr. Lazarus Guria and Cst. Nelson who all lent support on such a difficult day. For My Husband: We took our vows together Said, "Till Death do us part", But when God came and took your hand My whole world fell apart, No one knows the heartache I try so hard to hide, Only God knows how many times I've broken down and cried. When I look back upon our lives One of the things that makes me glad, That you chose me to share with you The precious years we had. Always loved, never forgotten, and forever missed, your wife, Alexis. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com. Fisherman’s Prayer I pray that I may live to fish until my dying day. And when it comes to my last cast. I then must humbly pray: When in the Lord's great landing net And peacefully asleep That in His mercy I be judged Big enough to keep. Bernard Russell Carew Born In: Whitney Pier Passed on: March 14th, 2016 It is with broken hearts and deep sorrow that we, the family, announce the passing of Bernard Russell Carew, in his 70th year on Monday, March 14, 2016. Bernie was the son of the late Lena (Anderson) and Alfred Carew. He was born and raised in Whitney Pier, and remained there through his life. He was a member of Saint Alban's Anglican Church. Bernie worked in the construction industry for many years until his heart started causing him serious problems. He was a man who liked to be busy, and fishing and camping were some of his great loves. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Rena (Lewis); daughters, Sharon (Marc), Maureen (Lee), Lena (Avery), Jane (Jamie), Barbara (Marianne) and Carmie and his grandchildren, Russell, Alicia, Jordan, Carissa and Ashlyn. Bernie is also survived by his sisters, Joan (Steve) MacKenzie, New Brunswick, Elaine (Martin) Matheson, Sydney; brothers, George (Judy) and Kevin (Sue), both of Sydney. Brothers-in-law, Donald (Edie), Arthur, Earl, Leo (Marie), all of Sydney and Sandy (Virginia), North Sydney; sisters-in-law, Denise, Debbie and Donna, all of Sydney and Ethel, Glace Bay. He was predeceased by his brothers, Louis and Gerald and sister, Shirley; his half-sisters, Lil Gill, Theresa Aucoin, Ella Rowe, Geraldine Gill, Catherine Ferguson, Emma, Amanda, and Eileen; half-brothers, Harry, Patrick, Wally and Ned; brothers-in-law, Charlie and Tom, and sister-in-law, Anna Mae. A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 17 at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel, Archdeacon Brenda Drake officiating with a reception to follow. The family would like to thank the palliative care staff for their kindness and compassion. Please make donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com Verner ‘Vern’ Murdock Hillier Born In: Glace Bay Passed on: March 12th, 2016 It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Verner ‘Vern’ Murdock Hillier at the age of 64 on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth (McKenzie) Hillier. Vern worked for 20 years with T.W.Curry Ambulance and the last number of years with various trucking companies. Vern loved life, travelling to his trailer in the country, boating on the Bras d’Or Lakes and tinkering in his garage but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Marilyn (Bailey); daughters, Lori Ross (Mike Britten), Allison (Eddie) Hawley; son, John (Cherlyn); his pride and joy grandchildren, Bailey and Jesse Hawley, Elliott Britten, Leah Hillier and Kyle Hutt; furry friend, Teddy; sisters, Martha Cameron, Ann Michalik, Gwen Smith; brothers, George and Lloyd (Lorna); in-laws, Helen and Minnow Bailey and by several nieces and nephews. Visitation for Mr. Hillier will be held from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Rev. Duaine Devereaux officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations in Vern’s memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com. John Tremblett We regret to announce the passing of John Tremblett, 88, of Sydney Mines, on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney Mines on Nov. 6, 1927, he was the son of the late Jack and Gertrude Tremblett. He is survived by daughters, Doreen (Brian) Acorn, P.E.I., Donna (Calvin) Anderson, Sydney Mines, Susan (Randy) Bragg, Ontario, and Valerie (Victor) Reardon, Florence, and his son, John (Sandra) Tremblett, Howie Center. Also left to mourn are his grandchildren, Brenda, Shelly, Andrew, Willie, Leonard, Adam, Courtney, Kevin, Tara, Brittany, Donna and Dalton; great-grandchildren, Daniel, David, Matthew, Samantha, Malia, Kyla, Andrew, Kailyn, Lincoln and Conor; brothers, Percie, William (Ester) and Eric (Cerellia), and sisters, Marie Walsh (Cyril) and Helen Crane. John will also always be remembered by his best friend, Carmen Demarco. Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his wife, Lucy; his daughter, Sherry; brothers, Gordon, Wallace, David, Earl, Doug and Wilfred, and sisters, Ella Grace Gear (John), Margaret Yorke (Aubrey) and Edna Legge (Max). Visitation for John Tremblett will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2016, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., in J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. A celebration of his life will take place Thursday, at 2 p.m., in Carman United Church, Clyde Avenue, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Nick Phillips officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care Society, the Regional Hospital, or a charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. Evelyn Morrison Passed on: March 13th, 2016 Passed away at home on Sunday March 13, 2016 in her 90th year. She will be dearly missed by her husband, Dannie; her children, Daniel, Randy (Wanda) and Raylene (George). She was the proud grandmother to Katie, Samantha (Joey), Nathan, Amanda, and Tyler as well as her great-granddaughter Evey. She will also be dearly missed by many other family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2016 from 12-1 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1997 Dundas St. E., London (one block east of Clarke Rd.). A memorial service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.forestlawnmemorial.ca. Sister Marcella Rankin Born In: Mabou Passed in: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: March 13th, 2016 Sister Marcella Rankin, formerly Sister Ann Florence, 87, a Sister of St. Martha of Antigonish, died at Bethany on March 13, 2016. She was in the 57th year of her religious life. Born in Mabou, N.S., Marcella was the second youngest in a family of eight children born to William and Catherine (Beaton) Rankin. Sister Marcella entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha on Aug. 15, 1957. She pronounced her first temporary vows on Aug. 15, 1959 and her perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1962. Sister obtained her Teacher’s License, Provincial Normal College, Truro, and her Art Teacher License, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. For 25 years Marcella was involved in the teaching ministry in Bras d’Or and Eskasoni, N.S., Kamloops and Maple Lake, B.C., and Lethbridge Alta. She served as a pastoral minister in Canso, Inverness, St. Andrews, and Waycobah First Nation, N.S. and St. Paul’s River, Que. She also served on the Bethany Leadership Team. Sister Marcella was a woman who lived a life of simplicity; a lover of nature who delighted in gazing on the ocean while in prayer, especially at Mabou Harbour. She had a strong Celtic heart and took great pleasure in listening to Scottish music. She was close to her family and the many people she encountered during her ministry, and fondly remembered by her fellow teachers. She is survived by a sister, Flora Catherine MacLellan, her sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews who were very important to her in her life. Besides her parents, Sister Marcella was predeceased by an infant sister and brother; brothers, Kenneth Finlay, Angus Willie, Finlay Archie and Alex Hughie. The remains will be resting at Bethany, beginning Wednesday March 16th at 1:15 p.m. A Celebration of Vigil will be held that same evening at 7:30 p.m. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 17th at 2 p.m. in Bethany Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Services, Antigonish. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com. Bertha Anna (Capstick) Kanarie Born In: Capstick Born: September 7th, 1925 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: March 12th, 2016 We, the family of Bertha Kanarie, 90, are saddened to announce her sudden passing on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Capstick, Victoria County, on Sept. 7, 1925, she was the daughter of the late W.J. Duncan and Margaret M. (MacDonald) Capstick. A graduate of Normal College in Truro, she taught for 30 years in various schools in Northern Victoria County. She was active in St. Margaret’s parish and her community. She is survived by her son, Ronald, Capstick, and daughter, Pauline (Albert) Zwicker, Prime Brook; granddaughter, Dr. Deborah Zwicker (Todd Clements) and great-grandson, Alexander Clements. Also left to mourn are her brother, Ernest (Marie) Capstick, Capstick and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Kanarie and brothers, Ronald, Dan R., Angus and Duncan B. Capstick. Visitation for Bertha Kanarie will be held (today), Tuesday, March 15, 2016, from 12 p.m.– 2 p.m. in St. Margaret’s Church, St. Margaret’s Village, followed by a funeral mass celebrating her life at 2 p.m. with Fr. Lazarus Guria officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bertha’s memory may be made to St. Margaret’s Cemetery Fund, or the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com.