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 31, 2016 Thursday There were 11 obituaries published today Sister Teresa LeFort, (Sister St. Teresita) CND - 90 yrs Pauline (Serwatuk) Cummings - Catherine Rebecca “Betty” MacDougall - 83 yrs Florence Emily Walker - Joseph Justin “Joey” Colson - 43 yrs Ruth Cournut - Patrick Alexander Jessome - 39 yrs Jane Marie Jeddrie - John Robert Walter Mahoney - 63 yrs John Norbert Schmid - 71 yrs Rosaire Paquette - Memorial Mass Sister Teresa LeFort, (Sr. St. Teresita) CND Sister M. Teresa LeFort died peacefully on March 29, 2016, at the CND Health Care Centre, Sydney, N.S. Sister Teresa was born in Inverness, on March 1, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Anna (Boudreau) LeFort. Sister Teresa entered the Congregation of Notre Dame in 1943 and made profession on Aug. 24, 1945. During her years of religious life, she taught in Bellevue and Rosemere, Que., Pictou, Judique, and Sydney, N.S. Sister Teresa was a woman of deep faith, whose life of prayer sustained her throughout her many years of dedicated teaching. Upon retirement from the school system, she was involved in various ministries including Coordinator of Catechetics in Fredericton, N.B., Religious Education and Parish Visitation in Port Hood, Larry’s River, Inverness and Mabou. In 2006, because of declining health, Sister Teresa moved to the CND Health Care Centre. She continued her ministry of prayer for others, while being lovingly ministered to by our dedicated staff. All who knew Sister Teresa are grateful to this valiant woman whose dedicated life touched the lives of so many people. Sister Teresa is survived by sisters Dorothy Brown, Ann Mullane, Louise McVeigh, Hilda Purcell, sister-in-law Patsy LeFort, and one brother, Charles. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one sister, Evelyn, and by brothers Bernard, Ernest, Gerald, Ivan, Jack, Joseph, Leo, Paul and Thomas. Visitation for Sister Teresa will be held at the Inverness Funeral Home in Inverness on Saturday, April 2, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated, April 2, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Stella Maris Church, Inverness, with Rev. Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial will be in Stella Maris Cemetery, Inverness, N.S. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com <http://www.twcurry.com/>. 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/>. Catherine Rebecca 'Betty' MacDougall Born In: Inverness, Canada Born: July 1st, 1932 Passed in: Sydney, Canada Passed on: March 30th, 2016 It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of a most gentle woman, Catherine Rebecca ‘Betty’ MacDougall. In the early hours of March 30, 2016, with her loving husband George by her side and surrounded by her family, Betty left this world and went into the waiting arms of the Lord with the same grace and dignity with which she lived her life. Born in Inverness on July 1, 1932, Betty was the only daughter of the late Catherine Marie ‘Katie’ (MacIsaac) and Neil Gunn Finn. Betty and her only brother Stanley shared a special bond as siblings and as very dear friends. Growing up in Mabou, Betty attended school at St. Joseph’s Convent. In her early years she taught school briefly in West Mabou before moving to Windsor and Montreal where she worked with the Bank of Montreal. After moving to Sydney she enjoyed her work with Scotiabank, Holiday Inn and Sears. She made friends wherever she went. Betty first met George at the age of thirteen at a baseball game in Mabou. Their romance blossomed and on July 1, 1957, she married the love of her life. They made their home in Sydney where they raised their five children and lived all of their married life. Betty enjoyed travelling with George over the years. While she saw the beauty of scenery and nature everywhere, most of all she loved returning to the beauty of Cape Breton, its culture and people. Betty loved life and spending time with family and friends especially in Strathlorne and Judique with some of her favourite people. She loved having a good time whether it be in quiet moments or in gathering with friends and family, enjoying life, laughter and some good old Scottish music. We all have our own fond memories that will remain with us forever. Betty was a gentle, kind and caring person who loved deeply and unconditionally. The love shared between Betty and George was amazing. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy and she never missed an opportunity to brag about their accomplishments. Generous with her time, advice and most of all her hugs and affection, we will miss her with all our hearts. She is survived by her most loving and devoted husband George; her children Jean Marie (Wayne McKay); Claire (Garney) Westhaver; Ken (Amy); Brian (Ann-Marie); Wayne (Denise Howatson); her dear brother Stanley; sisters-in-law Esther Finn and Kathleen MacDougall; grandchildren Kyle (Maria), Amanda, Jarett and Jordan MacNeil, Michael and Alexander Westhaver, Maelyn MacDougall, Shamus and Keelan MacDougall, Cody and Keegan MacDougall, Brett Rendell; great-grandson Eliot MacDougall; special son Eric Goulden; dear cousin Janet MacEachern who was like the sister Betty never had; and by several cousins and extended family. She was predeceased by her mother and father-in-law Jean and Bert MacDougall and several sisters and brothers-in-law. The family would like to extend very special thanks to Dr. Susan MacLeod and Dr. Steven MacDougall and all the staff of 3B of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their care, compassion and kindness. Visitation for Mrs. MacDougall will take place on Friday, April 1 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church, 40 Cabot St., with Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com <http://www.twcurry.com/>. Joseph Justin 'Joey' Colson Born In: Florence Born: April 2nd, 1972 Passed in: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Passed on: March 25th, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joseph Justin Colson, age 43, on March 25, 2016 in Hamilton, Ont. Born in Florence, Cape Breton, April 2, 1972, he was the son of the late Florence Stubbert and the grandson of Justin 'Duggie' and Martha 'Granny' Stubbert. Joey is survived by his three daughters, Victoria, Natasha and Jessica McLean, all of Hamilton, Ont. Joey will be remembered by his many friends and family. Cremation will take place in Hamilton. Ruth Cournut Passed in: Marsielles France Passed on: March 16th, 2016 The family of Ruth Cournut is saddened to announce her death on March 16, 2016, in Marseille, France. She is the daughter of Alphonse and Rebecca (Williamson) Fraser, now deceased. She had a rich adventurous life and she is coming home. She is survived by her husband, André Cournut, Marseille; daughters Lonita, Hamilton Ontario, Rebecca Flewelling, Fredericton, New Brunswick and grandson Damon; sisters, Josephine Tasker and family, Hamilton, Marie (Joseph) Macdonald and family, New Waterford; brothers, Blair, Bernard (Debbie) and family, Hamilton. She was also predeceased by a brother-in-law, Douglas Tasker. She has been cremated and arrangements for burial will be made at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Palliative Care Society.