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 November 05, 2016 Saturday There were obituaries published today Harry Garfield Buckland - 76 yrs Catherine “Kaye” MacDonald - 92 yrs John D. “Tooster” McDonald - 76 yrs Joan Mary Denny - 91 yrs Phyllis Elizabeth Marie “Ma” “Nana” (MacLean) Brown - 93 yrs Harry Garfield BUCKLAND It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry Garfield Buckland, age 76, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on November 3rd, 2016. Born November 30th, 1939 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Harry was the son of the late William Buckland (Burgeo NFLD) and Ida May Moore. He was a long time resident of Ashby, but also very proud of his Newfoundland roots. He especially enjoyed the music, and felt a true connection with anyone he met from there. For 42 years Harry worked for Ben’s Bakery delivering bread throughout Cape Breton Island. By all accounts he loved his job, and the many people he met along the way. He had a great work ethic and in his opinion, taking a sick day was never an option.For a significant part of his life, Harry along with his late wife, Donna (Fraser), enjoyed socializing, playing cards and staying at the bungalow in Mira. He was a long time executive member of the Elks Club on Bentict street where he worked as a bartender before eventually rising to the position of ”exalted ruler”. For several years he helped coach the Bantam Elks Hockey Teams and spoke fondly of his years as trainer under John Dicker MacDonald and (the late) Adrian Morrison. In the 1960’s Harry’s weekends were mostly spent at the Old Sydney raceway where he, Whylie Mulvihill and Buckie Sives, teamed up to make car number 45 one of the more competitive of that era. After he retired Harry continued his interest in stock cars by sponsoring car # 27 and offering expertise to his good friend and neighbor Gary MacDonald and his son Vance. Our father was an avid outdoorsman who relished any and all conversation relating to fishing and hunting. Harry had many good friends in Bateston and each fall meant a return to St Peters where he and his brother Gerry would hunt by day and drink by night. Harry is predeceased by his wife, Donna Marie Buckland (1999); his son Craig (Donna) and daughter, Paula (James) Doran, Halifax, as well as 4 grandchildren, (Carlin, Katie, Rita, Cecilia), his brother, Gerry (Rosie) as well as numerous cousins. Besides his parents Harry was predeceased by his brother, Sonny (Ira) Buckland and a half-brother, Will. We the family would like to thank Dr. Greg Myatt for his many years of care and compassion, Cape Breton County Homemakers for allowing my father to enjoy several years at home alone, and especially the devoted staff at Miner’s Lane (Harborstone). Cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held Monday, November 7th from 7 P.M. - 9 p.m. at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St, Sydney. A memorial service will be held 2 pm Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. A reception to follow. “And thus I conclude with a wish you go well, Sweet be your dreams, may your happiness swell, I'll leave you here, for my journey begins, I'm going to be with them, going to be with them, I'm going to be with them again.” Funeral arrangements are under the direction of... CATHERINE (KAYE) MACDONALD Born In: GLACE BAY Passed in: BADDECK Passed on: November 3rd, 2016 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kaye MacDonald, 92, on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Frank Dan and Catherine (MacLeod) MacKenzie. Kaye spent her married life in Glace Bay where she was a former member of Newsom United Church, Glace Bay and a UCW member. Kaye was a caring and compassionate mother and nurse graduating from the Glace Bay General Hospital in 1947 and continued nursing (officially and unofficially) for the rest of her life. She began nursing in Inverness and had placings in New York, Sydney Steel Plant and finally back at the Glace Bay General. Kaye enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, whether hosting “Club” card games or heading to Boulardarie for family outings. She always had a basket of food and a packet of Mentos mints for anybody who will take them. Kaye will be sadly missed by her sons, Glenn and Gary (Barbara); grandchildren, Andrew (Shannon), Christopher, David (Samantha) and Amanda Rayner; great-granddaughters, Lilly and Tessa MacDonald and many special nieces and nephews. Besides her parents Kaye was predeceased by the love of her life, husband, Murdock, in 1991; her brother, Rod MacKenzie; sisters, Chris Crompton, Anna Clyburn and Marion MacKenzie. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Patten Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 7, from 12-2 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay with the funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Family flowers only. At this time the family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff of Alderwood Rest Home for the extraordinary care and love given to Kaye over the years. Donations in her memory can be made to the Alderwood Rest Home Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 218, Baddeck or Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com. JOHN D. MCDONALD Born In: GARDINER MINES, Nova Scotia Passed in: GLACE BAY, Nova Scotia Passed on: October 26th, 2016 We, the family, regret to announce the sudden passing of our brother, John D. McDonald, age 76 on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at his residence in Glace Bay. Born and raised in Gardiner Mines, he was the son of the late John F. and Catherine (Pinksten) McDonald. John worked at No. 26 Colliery, retiring after 28 years. He was also a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 6 years. He served with the Canadian Guards in Petawawa, Ontario and Germany with NATO. John was an Honour Guard on Parliament Hill, Ottawa as well as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 3, Glace Bay and a member of the Army, Navy, Airforce Club on Minto Street. His interests included watching scary movies, playing pool, darts and going dancing. John was a lifelong Detroit Red Wings fan. John is survived by his three children, Chad, Jeannie, Adam and five grandchildren. Also surviving is his only sister, Laura Scheller (Brian Stanford); brothers, Bill (Wife, Verna-Deceased), Danny (Wife, Juliette), Reggie, Louie (Wife, Carol Ann) and several nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved. Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his ex –wife, Theresa and one brother, Stewart Daniel McDonald. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service, officiated by Rev. Vernon Reid will be held in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 11 a.m. followed directly by a reception at the RCL Branch No. 3, Glace Bay. Interment will follow the next day. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. On line condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Joan Mary DENNY Joan Mary Denny passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care facility, at the age of 91. Born in London, England, she was the eldest daughter of the late Fred and Mabel Rudd. Predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Sid Denny, this young Canadian soldier fell in love with a beautiful British lady and together created the wonderful gift of a loving family. Joan is survived by their seven children, Nick (Deborah), Coxheath, Glenn (Judy), Howie Centre, Gerry MacLeod (Alton), Marion Bridge, Brent (Edna), Sydney River, Kathy Forsey (Gary), Sydney River, Anita Matheson (John), Edmonton and John Gary Denny, Sydney. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Audrey Greer, as well as her Australian relatives; her sister, Reene Hancock; niece, Kim and nephew, Mark. Joan and Sid instilled in their children and grandchildren a strong sense of “family”. Because of this, there is a close bond that always keeps our family connected despite the distances between us. Joan will most be remembered for her great sense of humor, gentle manner and dedication to family. These qualities will be carried on at family gatherings in her honor. Joan enjoyed knitting, needlepoint and many crafts much to the benefit and enjoyment of her family. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Steelworkers Lane at Harbourstone Enhanced Care for their loving care and friendship over the years she was there. A Celebration of Life will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Monday, November 7 at 2 p.m., with Mr. Gary Grant officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Horizon Achievement Centre, Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County or a charity of your choice. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email to sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. Phyllis Brown Passed in: Cornwall, Ontario, Canada Passed on: October 29th, 2016 Our adorable, intelligent, generous, creative, witty ‘Ma’ and ‘Nana’ and Phyl – 1923 to 2016. Phyllis Elizabeth Marie (MacLean) Brown of Cornwall, age 93 years, passed peacefully at GlenStorDun Lodge, Cornwall on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Pre-deceased by her parents, Elizabeth Morse Smith and John Hector MacLean and step-father, Dr. L. M. Curren. Alumna of Mount Allison University, Sackville N.B - BA and McGill University, Montreal QC - BLS, MLS. Beloved wife of the late Allen G. Brown; loving mother of Ian Brown and Charmian McGrath (Jerry Vanderwal); cherished grandmother of Jessica McGrath, Jessica Vanderwal and Morgan Vanderwal; Aunt of Bill Brown (Auna), Portage La Prairie, MB and Geoff Brown (Jennifer), Brampton, ON. Phyllis had a great sense of community and with it came hundreds of hours contributed to local charities and services. She loved the English language and for her, tutoring students was a rewarding endeavor. Phyllis believed one could never learn too much, and her on-going love of continuing education for herself, travel, theatre, sailing, knitting, writing poetry, playing Scrabble or bridge and reading, reading, reading, filled her hours, when not visiting with family and friends. As fate would have it, Alzheimer’s disease robbed Phyl of much of her ability to communicate, but not before she was able to instill a love of reading and learning in her children and grandchildren. Phyllis’s captivating smile and open, welcoming, demeanor made her friends wherever she went. She will be missed by one and all. Memorial Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or your favourite Public Library would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to LAHAIE AND SULLIVAN, CORNWALL FUNERAL HOMES, EAST BRANCH, 614 First Street East (613-933-2841). Messages of Condolence maybe left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca. Night Watch Come now! She waits for you, O inattentive Death. Her travelling case of suffering Stands closed. -by Phyllis E. M. Brown.