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 12, 2016 Saturday There were 10 obituaries published today Earle William Cornforth - 89 yrs John Frederick “Jack” Pyke - John E. Youden - 95 yrs Gladys Marie MacNeil - 86 yrs Barbara Annette (Horwood) O’Leary - 71 yrs Joseph “Joe” Kispal - 87 yrs Francis “Frank” Nearing - Marie (Mary Ann) White - Cheryl McNeil - 53 yrs Raymond Leo Degiobbi - Earle William Cornforth Born In: Birch Grove Passed in: Sydney Passed on: March 11th, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful husband, father grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Earle Cornforth, age 89, on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Birch Grove and raised in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Henry and Grace (Shepard) Cornforth. Earle was an accomplished mechanic working at an automotive dealership in Hamilton and later returned to Cape Breton in 1972, where he drove school bus until his retirement. He enjoyed creating model cars, trains, and airplanes, was a member of Cape Breton RC Modelers and spent fun weekends with family at the flying field. He was an animal lover, especially dogs and had many throughout his lifetime. Earle was an accomplished guitar player, yodeler and singer and enjoyed performing at family gatherings. Earle was a wonderful family man and family always came first. He was a great provider, hard worker, and a loving father and husband, he will be greatly missed. Earle is survived by his loving wife, Marie, of almost 66 years; his three children, (the late) “Joe” Joseph Cornforth, Debbie Cornforth (George Tomie) Glenn (Yvonne) Cornforth; his wonderful grandchildren, Jennifer, Lisa, Kimberly, Melissa, Joshua, Megan, Morgan; his precious great-grandchildren, Ryker, Kiai, Emmett and Aislyn. He is also survived by his sisters, Thelma Ashe and Rhoda (Larry) Dowe; brother-in-law, Sam Waye, many nieces and nephews as well as the extended Ward family. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Joseph; brother, George; sisters, Rita, Lena, Verna, Verta, and Ada. The family would like to send a special thanks to Dr. George Burns and Tina, for their many excellent years of service and support. Many thanks to the Homecare workers, Kelly from the VON, doctors, nurses and staff of the palliative care unit for all their gentle and loving care and compassion. A special thanks to his daughter-in-law Yvonne for everything she did for Earle as his home care nurse. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held in the morning on Monday May 23, 2016 in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Main-a-Dieu. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the An Cala Unit, Palliative Care, CBRH. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of… John Frederick 'Jack' Pyke Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Sydney Passed on: March 11th, 2016 It is with heartfelt sadness that we the family announce the passing of John Frederick 'Jack' Pyke, on March 11, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with loving family at his side. Born in Glace Bay, Jack was the son of the late Roy and Mary (Burns) Pyke. Jack was employed as plant manager of Hopkins for 25 years, then he worked at Kaiser Marine. He loved his Sunday drives with his wife Judy, as well as spending time with family and friends. Dad was a very well respected man by all who knew him. Surviving are loving wife, Judy; daughter, Amanda; sons, Jack Jr. (Kim), Steven, Bobby (Carol) and Jerry (Lisa); grandchildren, Tasha, Wendi, Chris, Katie, Shelby and Stephanie and sister, Francis Brown. In following Jack’s wishes, cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Private family service to take place at a later date. Donations to palliative care in jack's memory. John E. Youden Born In: Brigus Nfld. Passed in: Sydney Passed on: March 11th, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our dear father, grandfather, brother, John E. Youden, age 95, at the Harbourview Hospital, Veteran Wing, Sydney on Friday, March 11, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brigus, Nfld., he was son of the late John and Margaret (McDiarmid) Youden. He was the second youngest in the family of nine. He served overseas with the Cape Breton Highlanders in England, France, Holland and Italy from 1941 to 1945. He was a bricklayer and stone mason by trade. He was employed at the Sydney Steel Plant until his retirement. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 126, Westmount, as well the past president and vice president. He was a charter member of the Westmount Fire Dept. and the Canadian Forresters. He was a member of the Sydney Curling Club. John received the Democracy Medal and several other prestigious awards during his lifetime. He was a member of Holy Rosary Church. He had a great wit, he was a great dad and husband. He will be truly missed. John is survived by his three children, Dianne (Elie) Blondin, Leonard (Connie) Youden, Karen (Rene) Lauzon, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Olive Leyte, brother–in-law, Leo (Jessie) Moulins; sisters-in-law, Adeline and Evelyn, as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Anne (Moulins) Youden, several brothers and sisters. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place 11 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2016 at Holy Rosary Parish with Fr. Douglas Murphy officiating. Interment to follow. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of…. Gladys Marie MacNeil Born In: New Waterford Passed in: Sydney Passed on: March 10th, 2016 It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Gladys Marie MacNeil, 86, of New Waterford on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late John and Genevieve (McNeil) Prior. Gladys was a member of the former Mount Carmel Church, currently the Parish Church of St. Leonard. She loved to travel around the Cabot Trail and to Halifax on various bus tours. Gladys was also fond of the times spent with her husband, Malcolm, on their Carribean cruises. Most importantly, Gladys loved being surrounded by family and friends. Surviving are her husband, Malcolm MacNeil; daughters, Genevieve (Neville) Bishop, Strathmore, Alta., Paula (David) Kearney, Antigonish, Sandra (David) Grechuk, New Waterford; sons, David (Victoria), Calgary, Alta., John (Karla), Okotoks, Alta.; sisters, Patricia (Fred) Melanson, New Brunswick, Joan (Andrew) Jurcina, Genevieve (Edward) Cook, both of New Waterford; brother-in-law, Bill Kavluk; sister-in-law, Eileen Prior, both of Ontario; grandchildren, Samia (Colin) and Jason, Vincent (Stephanie), Malcolm, and Steven, Kimberly (Jason), Ryan, and Mitchell, Karl and Ian, John, Carl, Daniel and Michael; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Emma and Sawyer; many nieces and nephews including special niece, Helen Jurcina. Besides her parents, Gladys was predeceased by sisters Lil Chaisson, Joyce Greck and Carmel Kavluk; brother, Clifford Prior, all of Ontario. Visitation will be held Monday, March 14, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will take place Tuesday, March 15 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at St. Leonard's Parish Hall, Convent Street, New Waterford. Donations in her memory may be made to the Hospice/Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton. Online expressions of symp Barbara Annette (Horwood) O'Leary Born In: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Born: July 31st, 1944 Passed in: Baddeck Passed on: March 9th, 2016 It is with profound sorrow that the family of Barbara Annette O’Leary (nee Horwood) announce her passing with peace and dignity, at home in Baddeck, N.S. on March 8, 2016, after a determined battle with pancreatic cancer. Barbara was born in St. John’s, Nfld. on July 31, 1944, the eldest child of the late Lloyd and Edna (Gover) Horwood. Predeceased by her brother, Leslie. Left to celebrate her life are her husband of 50 years, Joe; daughters, Sandra (Ernest, "chief cook”), Joanne (Glenn), Valerie (Brent), Kathy (Bruce) and son, Terence; brothers, Doug (Lois), Dave, Bob (Phyllis), all in Newfoundland, Gary in British Columbia; and her only sister, Janet (Bren), in the Yukon. She was especially proud of her grandchildren, Brad, Justin, Matthew, Monica, Morgan, Jackson and great-granddaughter, Maya. She will be remembered by her many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends across Canada and elsewhere, as well as her longtime friend, Sherry. Barbara enjoyed selling real estate and taking vacations in Florida. From 1992-2003, she and Joe also operated the IGA/Freshmart in Baddeck. Barbara had a passion for decorating and got her inspiration from her natural ability to choose all the right colors and furnishings, as well as HGTV and other home decorating related programs. She loved playing cards 120's, watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy and also enjoyed searching for her forever puppy right up until her illness cut this endeavor short. Barbara was a long standing member of the Baddeck Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53. The family wishes to thank the nurses and Homecare, who visited her daily providing outstanding care second to none, the nurses and staff at Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Dr. Chow and her family physician Dr. Roland Genge for his visits, both at the hospital and at her home, showing genuine concern for her well being. Also, thanks to Fr. Paul Abbass, Deacon Walter Ivany, and Dr. John Ritter and the palliative care nurses who visited her at the hospital and many times at home, providing unparalleled care for Barbara and consolation for the family in this time of sorrow. A special thank you to daughters, Sandra and Joanne who have been providing loving care and attention 24/7 since early January, with their help and devotion we were able to take Barbara home from hospital on February 4th. At Barbara’s request, there will be no visitation and cremation has taken place. In Barbara’s memory, donations can be made in her name to the Victoria County Memorial Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 602, Baddeck, N.S., B0E 1B0. A tribute website can be viewed at www.barbarahorwoodoleary.com <http://www.barbarahorwoodoleary.com/>. Please feel free to share your stories and upload any photos you may have.