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 24, 2016 Wednesday There were 10 obituaries published today Christine Diane Steiger - 45 yrs Allister Edward “Bo” Beaton - 84 yrs Lloyd Leyte - 80 yrs Warren Anthony Lionel LeBlanc - 47 yrs Dorothy “Lorraine” MacLean - 83 yrs Joyce Toomey - 59 yrs Charlotte Jane “Lal” Coleman - 89 yrs Martha Veronica Josey - 88 yrs Raymond Hugh MacMullin - 62 yrs Sarah “Ann” MacLeod - Joyce Toomey Passed in: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Passed on: February 20th, 2016 It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Joyce Toomey on Feb. 20, 2016 in Barrie, Ont., at the age of 59. Joyce will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Donald and Dorothy (Gray) Toomey, and her brother, Thomas Toomey. Joyce is survived by her sons, Dallas (Nancy) and Geoff (Sylvia) and their children; her brothers, Ken (Wendy) Toomey, Donnie (Gerry) Toomey, Paul (Peggy) Toomey and David Toomey; her sisters, Joanne (Doug) Marshall, Diedre Toomey and fiancé Douglas MacDougall, Chandra (Shane) Dawe, Janice (Brian) Chafe and Kimberly Toomey. Joyce was known for her great sense of humour, laughter and love of Christmas! A caring soul has passed, but the memories shall never fade. She is now at peace. Charlotte Jane 'Lal' Coleman Born In: Sydney Passed in: Baddeck Passed on: February 21st, 2016 It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Charlotte Jane 'Lal' Coleman, 89 of Baddeck and formerly of Halifax. Lal was born in Sydney and passed peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 21st at Alderwood Rest Home in Baddeck. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anne Beatrice (Burgey) Keating. She is survived by her sister, Genevive Anne (Chris) Tiller, Clearwater, Florida; nieces and nephews, Dr. Raymond (Meredith) McGrath, Baddeck; Rose Anne (Tony) Penney, Ben Eoin; Joe Anne (Edward) Devereaux, Ben Eoin; Raymond (Elaine) Keating, Ontario and Dr. Dale Tiller, Omaha, Nebraska. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. William B. Coleman; her sisters, Rose Marie (John) McGrath and Genevieve (Gen) Chisholm and brother, Raymond A. (Buddy) Keating. Cremation has taken place and a funeral mass will be celebrated with Fr. Paul Abbass officiating at St. Michael’s Church, Baddeck 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27th. A reception will follow at St. Michael’s Parish Hall. Family burial will be at a later date. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Lal’s caregivers at Alderwood Rest Home who were so kind and understanding during her time of need. Lal had a full and complete love for all things nature and a special love for her dogs. You fought a good fight and "Farewell". Funeral arrangements are under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to macaskillsfuneralhome@gmail.com. Martha Veronica Josey Passed in: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: February 18th, 2016 Martha Veronica Josey, age 88, of the Glen Haven Manor, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, in the manor. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in Saint Leonard Parish, Mount Carmel Avenue, New Waterford. Burial in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. www.rhporter.ca. Raymond Hugh MacMullin Born In: Sydney Passed in: Cole Harbour Passed on: February 19th, 2016 Age 62, of Cole Harbour, passed away Feb. 19, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Malcolm and Mary MacMullin, Piper’s Cove. Starting with clothing and then footwear, he worked in sales for most of his working life, most recently as a national sales manager for Vanity Fashions, whom he considered his second family. He also enjoyed camping in Sherwood Forest for many years with family and friends. Ray is survived by his loving wife and soulmate, Ginnie and daughters, Gillian (Robin) Whiston, Berwick; Kelsey MacMullin (Kirk Osborne), Toronto, Ont., anxiously awaited granddaughter, Ruby Rae; brothers, Sander (Norma), Hector (Anne), Roddie, Angus (Michelle), Lyle (Gladys), Jackie (Ann); sisters, Sarah (Bert Morrison), Barbara (Paul Gallivan), Dena (Martin Bradford), Dolores (Chris Moran), Lucina (Mike Collins), Florence, Theresa (Barry MacInnis), Arlene(Jamie MacKinnon) and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Ray was predeceased by his brother, Norman and nephew, Rodney. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be offered by visiting: www.coleharbourfuneralhome.com. Sarah 'Ann' MacLeod Born In: Newfoundland Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: February 21st, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 at the Seaview Manor. Ann was born in Nfld., and was the daughter of the late John and Florence Dean. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Besides her parents she was predeceased by husband, William; sons, Dossie, James Howard, Eric, Barry; four brothers, six sisters, three half-brothers and three grandchildren. Ann is survived by son, Donald (Marilyn); daughters, Dolly (Ron), Ann, Bev (Melvin) and Helen; also numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 from 12-2 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, with funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date. The family would like to thank the nursing and caregiver staff at Seaview Manor for their special care and thoughtfulness to our mother.