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 12, 2016 Saturday There were 3 obituaries published today Patricia Christine Taylor - 80 yrs Catherine Isabel Penny - 85 yrs Kevin Farrell - 72 yrs Patricia Christine Taylor Sydney Mines It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother, Patricia Christine Taylor, age 80, who passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with her family at her side. Patricia was born in North Sydney, August 25, 1936 to loving parents, the late Richard and Sarah (Gouthro) Logue. In Mom’s younger years she worked in the radiology department at St. Elizabeth Hospital, up until she married her husband the late James Taylor. Together they raised three children Catherine (Donald) Gallant, Darlene (Roy Brown) and David Taylor. Mom was a loving, caring and protective grandmother to her five grandchildren Steven, Joel (Kaitlin), Medeleine, Graeme (Cianna) and Marleigh. Patricia is also survived by her brothers-in-law, John LeBlanc, Kenneth Taylor and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband James and her parents, Patricia was predeceased by her three sisters, Louise (LeRoy) Chapman, Washington, Isabel (Francis) Tobin, North Sydney and Anne LeBlanc, Lunenburg. Her father-in-law and mother-inlaw, Mary and Robert Taylor; sisters-in-law Elaine (Turk) Gale, Marie Taylor and brothers-in-law, Robert (Lorraine) Taylor, Clifford Taylor, There will be no visitation by request. A private family funeral will take place at a later date. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Sydney Mines. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. CATHERINE ISABEL PENNY Born In: POINT ACONI, Nova Scotia Born: August 31st, 1931 Passed on: November 11th, 2016 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our precious mother, Catherine Isabel Penny, 85, on Friday, November 11, 2016 at home. Born in Point Aconi on August 31, 1931 she was the daughter of the late John W. and Katherine (Degaust) Broderick. Mom was a member of the St. Joseph Church in Bras d’Or, a 63 year member of St. Joseph CWL and a member of the Bras d’Or Pensioners Club. Mom worked as a house cleaner in her early years and later at the St. Joseph Church Glebehouse until her retirement. Mom loved her family and many occasions of music and laughter. Mom’s door was always open, she was a great cook and baker; she always loved a good game of cards, house parties with family and friends and of course great music. She was a proud and devoted mother and grandmother and most recently “Granny” always looked forward to her visits and hugs from her great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Burgess; “her girls”, Gloria (Adrian) Blinkhorn and Georgina (Blair) Burton with whom she resided for many years; her pride and joy, grandchildren, Cathy Lynn (Dennis) Howley, Joey (Keshia) Blinkhorn and Tony Blinkhorn and great-grandchildren, Linden & Logan Howley and Morgan & Ethan Blinkhorn. Also surviving are her sister, Mary (Cyprian) LeBlanc; brother, Jim Broderick (Marilyn), whom she thought of as her own son and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her step daughters, Brenda, Jean, Alice, Patricia; sister-in-law, Gertie Bonnar and brother-in-law, Stewart (Noreen) Penny, and her “special visitor”, Chloe. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, George Beaton in 1969; grandson, George Blinkhorn; sisters-in-law, Mary Lavery, Rose Gracie, Helen Kasian whom all held a special place in her heart and brother-in-law, Jack. Mom fought many battles in life but she never let them stop her from enjoying every moment with us. Mom taught us everything we know but she never taught us how to live without her. We will miss her dearly. There will be no visitation. A Celebration of her life will take place Monday, November 14, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Bras d’Or with Fr. Peter McLeod officiating, reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Family flowers only please; in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Palliative Care or the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. At this time we would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Doug Kohlsmith & Karen for your many years of care and friendship; the Palliative Care team, VON and County Homemakers who helped make Mom’s stay at home comfortable and all of Mom’s family for your many visits. Kevin Farrell Passed on: November 4th, 2016 Kevin Farrell passed peacefully with family by his side on Friday November 4, 2016 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Hilda Farrell. Loving step-father of Steve Miner (Catherine Fortin) and Jason Miner (Tammy Miner). Grandfather of Sera, Hailey and Jamie. Predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Margret Farrell; brothers, Peter and Joe Farrell and sister, Margret Ann. Kevin is survived by his brother, Donald and sister, Penny Farrell. Friends are invited to visit at the St. Laurent chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway) on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 10 a.m. until service time in the chapel at 11 a.m. Condolences/Tributes/Donations - Hulse, Playfair & McGarry: www.hpmcgarry.ca, 613-748-1200.