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 08, 2016 Tuesday There were 13 obituaries published today Elizabeth June “Betty” McCormick - 78 yrs Emma Gillis - 92 yrs Michael Theodore “Teddy” MacNeil - 71 yrs Joseph Clement Snow - 75 yrs Ruth Ann (MacKinnon) Corbett - Rita Elizabeth Boutilier - 95 yrs Mary Ferguson - 101 yrs John Melinic - 82 yrs Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Rudderham - 84 yrs Elizabeth McPherson - 66 yrs Frank M. Brophy - 56 yrs Michael Joseph Penny - 95 yrs Leonard Michael “Len” MacMullin - 68 yrs ELIZABETH ANN (BETTY) RUDDERHAM Born In: BRIDGETOWN Born: September 11th, 1932 Passed in: PARRSBORO Passed on: November 3rd, 2016 Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Rudderham, of Point Edward passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 in the South Cumberland Community Care Center, Parrsboro at the age of 84. She will be missed by many. Betty was born in Bridgetown on September 11, 1932, daughter of the late Carolyn Stowe (Ruffee) and Redvers D. Wells and step daughter to Phyllis Harding. Betty graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Halifax Infirmary in 1956 and married the recently graduated Engineer, Robert Rudderham in 1957. While Robert was in the Air Force, they lived in many places across Canada, until they eventually settled in Cape Breton, where they raised their family and lived for over 53 years in Sydney and Point Edward. Most of those years were in a new home they built in 1972 in Point Edward. Betty’s passion and joy was in being a mother, grandmother, and home maker. Betty kept an immaculate home and she was described by many as the ‘best cook on the planet’. She often and graciously opened her home to all visitors, some from around the world. Betty enjoyed her family and socializing with friends, especially over a game of Tarabish, Bridge, Rummoli or 45’s, not to mention kitchen Ceilidhs, yard-sales, and her volunteer work with Meals-on-Wheels. Betty was very well known for her big heart, generosity, and strength of character. Most of all, Betty enjoyed her family, her husband of over 59 years, her children and many grandchildren. As Betty became a grandmother several times she assumed the loving nickname of Ninny, preferring not to be called Nanny or Grandma. Betty is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) and her seven children, John (Jean), Cathy (Joel Smith), David (Charlene), Paul (Eva), Thomas (Judy), Ellen (Charles Gaudet) and Joseph (Shelley). As well, Betty is survived by 18 grandchildren, Chelsea, Robert, David, Oliver, Elizabeth, Jordan, Corey (Marlena), James, Tara (Jerome Pelletier), Brianne, Adrianna, Michaela, Joseph, Stéphane, Sam, Jennah, Melanie (Aziz Alfadli) and Meghan (Ray Hopwood); as well as great-grandchildren, Skye, Lincoln, Macey and two others on their way. Betty is also survived by her two sisters, Cynthia (Matt Spence) and Phyllis Wells and many nephews, nieces and in-laws. Betty is predeceased by an infant daughter, Susan Christina and two siblings, Redvers “Junior” Wells and Mary Wells-Loss. A special thanks from the family to the caring staff at the South Cumberland Community Care Centre (Long Term Care) and to daughter Cathy for providing extra comfort and care during Betty’s final days. A Funeral and Celebration of Life service will be held at Smith’s Funeral Home in Parrsboro on Saturday November 12, 2016 at 11 a.m. For those many friends in Cape Breton, a memorial and celebration will be held in Point Edward at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the South Cumberland Community Care Centre Foundation or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.smithsfuneralhome.com <http://www.smithsfuneralhome.com/>. ELIZABETH MCPHERSON Born In: NEW WATERFORD, Nova Scotia It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Elizabeth McPherson, age 66, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Budge. Elizabeth worked in the dietary department the New Waterford Hospital. She enjoyed playing cards, rock n roll and dancing. She is survived by her children, Sherry and Lorne (Pauline) and their father, Lorne McPherson; sister, Gloria; brother, Joseph; grandchildren, Melissa “Baby Duck”, Mitchell and Madison; great-granddaughter, Chloe; special nieces, Susan and Ruthie as well as her cat, “Baby” who she loved. She was a very special mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who we loved dearly. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Thelma and Colleen. Cremation has taken place. A chapel service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Donation can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 902-862-7500. To send online condolences, go to: www.mclellanfuneralhome.com <http://www.mclellanfuneralhome.com/>. Frank Brophy Frank Brophy, 56, of Wallingford, Connecticut passed away unexpectedly Nov. 3, 2016, at Hartford Hospital. Born in Sydney he was the son of Elizabeth MacNeil Brophy and the late Frank Brophy. Frank taught school at Rock Hill Elementary School for many years. He is survived by sister, Lisa; niece Danielle and nephew Mathieu; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Frank; grandparents, D.J. and Lucy MacNeil and Vince and Margaret Brophy. Burial will take place in Wallingford and donations may be made to the Heart and Stoke Association. MICHAEL JOSEPH PENNY Born In: WHITNEY PIER, Nova Scotia Passed on: November 4th, 2016 It is with heartfelt sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Michael Joseph Penny on Nov. 4, 2016 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care. Born in Whitney Pier in 1921, he was the son of the late William and Sarah(Mercer) Penny. Mr. Penny moved to Toronto where he was a self-employed business man who owned and operated a service station for many years. Upon his return to Cape Breton he owned and operated Plaza Taxi in Sydney River until his retirement. He was also a former member of the Sydney Lion’s Club for 16 years and he was an avid gardener and was very proud of the flowers in his garden. Michael is survived by his loving wife of over 73 years, Annie (MacQueen) Penny; sisters, Helen and Sally; brother, Dennis; his best friends, Remo and Margaret Fasciani and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his one and only son, John Michael; sisters, Muriel, Doris, Francis and Madelene; brothers, Bill, Gordon and Ed. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 10,2016 from 1-2 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home 71 Union St., Glace Bay, with Funeral service to take place at 2 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John S. Jack officiating, Interment to follow in Black Brook Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in Michael’s memory may be made to Harbourstone Enhanced Care Sydney. Leonard Michael MacMullin After a long cancer battle Leonard died Oct. 30, with his loving wife, Phyllis; son, Kevin, Leonard Jr., Jonathan (Brandilee) and daughter Nicole by his bedside. Len 68 was born in Sydney, NS. He was the son of the late John Dan and Elizabeth MacMullin. He was educated in Sydney Schools and later graduated for Aylmer Police Academy. He served a long career with London City Police. After retirement he spent countless hours volunteering for (Ontario Special Olympics. He is survived by brother, Jackie (Lee), Boisdale, sister, Florence MacKenzie, Edmonton and many nieces and nephews. Also three Aunts, Johanna MacKinnon, Theresa MacKinnon and Josephine MacNeil. He was predeceased by younger sister, Arlene MacInnis (Glenn) in 2015. A Celebratory Mass was held Monday, November 07, 2016 7 at St. Peters Basilica in London.