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 03, 2016 Thursday There were 9 obituaries published today William Alexander “Bill” McKeigan - Colista Sarah Poirier - 84 yrs Frances Cecelia MacDonald - 66 yrs Clifford Arthur MacDonald - 67 yrs Henry Snow - 74 yrs Anita (Jessome) Clarke - 75 yrs Mary Margaret (Budden) MacGillivary - 69 yrs Amy Eileen Peach - 86 yrs Gordon Gerald “Sonny” Langley - 77 yrs Bill McKeigan Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia Born: September 15th, 1916 Passed in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia Passed on: November 2nd, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, comrade and friend, Bill McKeigan, on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Veteran’s Unit of Harbourview Hospital in Sydney Mines, at the age of 100. Born in Sydney Mines on September 15, 1916, he was the son of the late William Alexander “Long Willie” and Emma (Crowther) McKeigan. Bill enlisted with the Cape Breton Highlanders in 1937. Along with his brother Johnny, Uncle Albert and many of his friends he was assigned to Company “C” and they trained locally. As a member of the reserves he was immediately called upon when war broke out in 1939. He spent the first years of the war guarding local strategic installations and maintaining a coastal watch. In November 1941 he was sent overseas where the Highlanders were merged into the 5th Armoured Division. Bill was deployed to Sicily and subsequently served in Italy, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. As a driver with the 5th Armoured, Bill regularly transported supplies to the front lines. These loads often consisted of petrol which made him a choice target for the enemy. On one occasion he and a friend were spared when an armour-piercing round hit the pavement between them and ricocheted away without detonating. Bill was a lifetime member and Honorary President of Branch #19 Armstrong Memorial Royal Canadian Legion, North Sydney. After the war Bill worked in sales for various local concerns and eventually opened his own business “Cape Breton Trailer Sales” which he operated until his retirement in 1989. He spent many happy years selling and renting trailers and was well known in the camping community. Bill was a member and lifetime elder of St. Matthew Wesley United Church in North Sydney, as well as a lifetime member of the North Sydney Kinsmen Club. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Irma; his children, Brian (Arlene), Sharise (Allan), Sheldon (Manuela) and Moira (Hughie); his eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his “baby brother,” Carl McKeigan and good friends, Harry and Alaine Taylor. He was predeceased by his daughter, Debrah; grandsons, Gavyn and Shawn; brothers, Johnny, Albie and Elmer; sisters, Marjorie and Edie. Visitation for Bill will be 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, at St. Matthew Wesley United Church with Rev. Nancy Ritchie officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Harbourview hospital, St. Matthew Wesley United Church or Branch #19 Royal Canadian Legion. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com <http://www.wjdooley.com/>. “Bill has gone camping”. Colista Sarah Poirier Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia Passed on: October 31st, 2016 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Colista Sarah Poirier, 84, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Monday, October 31, 2016 at Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in Dominion, Colista was a daughter of the late John and Isabell (Campbell) McIntyre. Colista will be sadly missed by her children, Wayne (Linda), Bruce, Glenn (Emily), and Michelle (Rennie) Asada; also her grandchildren, Derek, Brent, Taylor and Thomas. She will be missed by her surviving sister, Lena Sweeny (Gardiner Mines); brother, Bernie (Carol) McIntyre and sister-in-law, Edna McIntyre. Also her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Besides her parents, Colista was predeceased by her husband, Tommy; son, Barry; sisters, Vangie, Margret, Mary and Annie; brothers, Daniel (Dupper), Harvey, John W. (Son) and Cecil. Colista will always be remembered for her love of country and western music, talking on the phone and entertaining her sisters and friends during ‘Club Night’ (game of cards). There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, (902) 849-4199. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, November 5 at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. Interment will follow in St. Eugene’s Cemetery, Dominion. In lieu of flowers, donations in Colista’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit: www.tjtracey.com <http://www.tjtracey.com/>. Frances Cecelia MacDonald Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia Passed on: November 2nd, 2016 Frances Cecelia MacDonald, 66, of Sydney River passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Frances was the daughter of the late Michael and Clara McNeil MacDonald. Frances was also known as Fran, Francie, Frank, Mom and of course her favorite Nana Fran, as she was affectionately called by her three loving grand kids who she dedicated the latter part of her life to helping raise. Fran was always there to cheer them on in their sporting activities as their number one fan. Fran had few hobbies but instead chose to spend most of her time looking after those around her. She could usually be found shopping and looking for bargains at one of the local retail stores in the early hours while her grand kids were at school. Anyone who spent time with Fran felt the grace of her loving spirit. She had enough love for everyone and was not afraid to show it. Fran fearlessly battled cancer for two years and always showed strength to protect those who loved her. She claimed till the very end that seeing her ‘chickadees’ grandkids was her best medicine. She is survived by her cherished husband, Tom MacDonald; daughter, Carolyn (Brent); loving grandchildren, Alex, Julie and Ryan; sisters, Monica Mansell, Catherine Bray, Mary (Pat) Bray, Jean MacDonald, Clare (Artie) O’Reagan, Anne (Jackie) Neary, Stephanie (Mark) Clarke, Patricia (Barry) Brown, Marguerite (Rod) McNeil and Teresa (Peter) Garcin; brothers, Alex (Erika) McNeil and Michael (Carol) McNeil and brother-in-law, Raymond MacDonald; as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Friday, November 4, 2016 at 2 p.m. from the SW Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra Street, Sydney, with Fr. Duaine Devereaux officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. A special thank you to the Staff and Doctors in the Palliative Care unit and the Cancer clinic at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Also our many family and friends for the wonderful support system they have shown us throughout these difficult times. Clifford Arthur MacDonald Born In: North Sydney Born: November 1st, 2016 Passed in: Sydney Mines Passed on: May 24th, 1949 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Clifford Arthur MacDonald, 67, on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney Mines on May 24, 1949, he was the son of the late Michael and Olive (Oakes) MacDonald. Clifford was an employee of Devco for a number of years. He was an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and enjoyed watching sports, playing darts, and their weekend visits to the campground with the gang, who will miss him dearly. He is survived by his loving partner of 40 years, Mary Hunt, her daughter, Tracy (Michael) Waye and their daughter, Courteney. He is also survived by his only son, Charlie; grandchildren, Matthew, Ryan and Emma; sisters, Jacqueline (Eric) MacLean, Chrissy (Johnny) Gracie; his brother, Ricky, and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Mickey, Billy, Tony and Hector. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors on Friday, November 4, 2016, at 10 a.m. in J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. Funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Clifford's family physician, Dr. Michel McKeough and his secretary Louise. We would also like to thank the staff at the Cape Breton Cancer Center, along with the staff of Palliative Care and Northside General Hospital. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Clifford's memory may be made to the Cancer Center or Palliative Care Unit at the Regional Hospital. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com <http://www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com/>. HENRY SNOW Born In: FLORENCE, Nova Scotia Born: August 3rd, 1942 Passed on: November 1st, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of Henry Snow on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at the age of 74, following a year-long battle with cancer. He died peacefully at home, with his loving family by his side. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Born in Florence on August 3, 1942, he was the son of the late George and Emmaline (Young) Snow. Henry spent his early career working at CN and on the Great Lakes as a wheelsman. He spent most of his career working for Devco and his retirement years working in security at the Northside General. Henry was not only a lovely husband, father and brother, but was a dedicated and hardworking soul who spent his life providing for his family. For anyone who had the good fortune to hear his whistle, see his smile or shake his hand, please know that he enjoyed every moment he spent with his family and friends, and that he took great pride in his work. He was loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing or caring for him. He is survived by his loving and caring family; wife, Sandra (Barrie); daughters, Dawn (Joseph) Reid and their son, Joseph Jr., Suzanne (Wayne) Cholock and their daughters, Cassandra and Brooke, Michelle (Leigh) Pursey and their sons, Noah and Henry, Hannah “Angel”(Jeff) McKay and their kids, Ben and Olivia. He is also survived by siblings, Joey (Joan) Snow, Daniel (Sandra) Snow, Ezra (Paula) Snow and Linda (David) Maxwell. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Crystal and brother, Gordon. The family would like to thank Dr. Michel McKeough, Louise McKeough, Dr. J. Ritter, Cathy MacMillan RN and the palliative care team and the VON nurses. Each delivered comfort and care. Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral service. His family will receive visitors in the J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Friday, November 4, 2016, from 6-9 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com <http://www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com/> ANITA CLARKE Born In: FLORENCE, Nova Scotia Born: February 21st, 1941 Passed in: NORTH SYDNEY, Nova Scotia Passed on: November 2nd, 2016 It is with broken hearts that we said goodbye to our beloved Mom, Sister, Nannie, Aunt and Friend, Anita Clark, on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at the Northside General Hospital with her family at her side. Born in Florence on February 21, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Viola Jessome. Anita loved to have her family and friends visit from near and far. She enjoyed playing washers and the occasional camping trip with her daughter. She also loved to yard sale with her sister and brother in law and anyone else that came along. In earlier years she lived in Halifax and was an avid dart player which she continued for a while when she moved back to Cape Breton. Later years she spent her time doing things to her house and enjoying her grandchildren, the light of her life. Anita leaves behind her daughter, Carol (Ralph) Apesteguy; sons, Nathan (Sam) and Jimmy (Tammy) and her grandchildren, Allan, Alicia, Jessica, Hannah, Rachel, Hunter, Hudson, Tanner and Ethan. Also left to mourn are her sisters, Bernice (Cyril) Hatcher, Eileen MacDonald, Arthena Matheson and Nancy (Don) Gauthier; brothers, Jimmy (Angela), Blaine (Paula), Joe (Mary) and Reg; many nieces and nephews and a special international student, Kimmy. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Orrin; son, Bruce; a later partner, Frank; sisters, Theresa, Beatrice and Helen and brothers, Thomas and Lorne David. The family would like to thank the staff on 4th floor for the care and comfort they provided, as well as the NSHF for beautiful quilt. Special thanks to Uncle Cyril for all the extra help. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer society or the Northside Hospital Foundation. Visitation for Anita Clark will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016, from 1-4 p.m. in J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. The funeral mass will take place Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or, with Fr. Peter McLeod officiating. The burial will be held at a later date. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com <http://www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com/>. Mary Margaret MacGillivary (Budden) Born: May 6th, 1947 Passed on: October 20th, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our sister Mary, on October 20th, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born on May 6th, 1947 to Margie (Gracie) and Austin Budden. Mary was always happy go lucky and had a great sense of humour like her mom. Mary will be greatly missed by her best friend Judy and her two sisters Ruth and Rachel. AMY EILEEN PEACH Born: May 3rd, 1928 Passed on: October 28th, 2016 It is with great sadness that the family of Amy Eileen Peach, who was born May 3, 1928, passed away with her son Gary & Mona by her side on October 28, 2016 at the age of 88. She will be loving remembered by her son, Gary and his wife, Mona; four grandchildren, Kirk (Avis), Kelly, Gary Jr. and Kayla; three great-grandchildren, Mitchell, Briana and Madelyn as well as many relatives and friends. Amy was predeceased by her parents, Elvina and Clifford Hiltz; her brothers, Gordon and Lenard; her sister, Gwenie and her late husband, Harvey. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Port Morien. Amy’s final resting place will be with her husband Harvey in Black Brook Cemetery in Homeville, Nova Scotia. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the staff at St. Michaels Extended Care in Edmonton for all the care given to Amy. Funeral arrangements in-trusted to Evergreen Funeral Chapel – Edmonton, Alberta 780-472-9019. Gordon Langley Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Born: January 15th, 1939 Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: October 27th, 2016 Gordon ‘Sonny’ Gerald Langley. January 15-1939 to October 27-2016 Suddenly in Halifax. He was the son of the late Russell and Lila (Brewer) Langley. Sonny is survived by his wife Elizabeth, sister Betty and brother Russell (Leo). Also survived by his daughters Martha (David) Worthington, Barbara (Glen) Brophy, Helen (John) Gardner and Tracy Acheson, Steven (Mary) Evans, Barbara (Glen) Ash, Pamela (Rob) Petrie whom he loved as his own. He had many grandchildren that he loved. Survived by several nieces and nephews. He enjoyed his summers in Ontario with Ashlyn, Anthony and Geoffrey, and Asher. He also enjoyed playing Crazy 8’s with Stephanie and Andrew. He also was very contented to spend time in PEI with his sister Betty. He was just getting to know our great grandson Bryson. At his request cremation has taken place. Memorial at a later date.