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 July 05, 2016 Tuesday There were 7 obituaries published today James Paul “Jimmy” Cameron - 66 yrs Mary Ethel Hill - 67 yrs Anne “Hanu” LaHanky - Raymond Joseph Lumsden - 90 yrs Gloria Jean McNeil - Visitation MCpl (Retd) Robert Bruce MacDonald - 53 yrs Gary David Campbell - 65 yrs James Paul 'Jimmy' Cameron Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: June 30th, 2016 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving brother, uncle, cousin, neighbor and friend, James Paul Cameron, at the age 66. Jimmy passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016, in the Palliative Care Unit of the Glace Bay Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Stephen Gordon and Mary Hyacinth (Campbell) Cameron. He was a devoted member of the former St. John’s Church and more recently Holy Cross Church, both in Glace Bay. Jimmy was employed with the Cape Breton Development Corp. until its closure in 2001, and more recently as a commissionaire, working as a security officer mainly at the Citizenship and Immigration buildings in Sydney. He had a great sense of humour and a very quick and dry wit. He enjoyed watching movies and playing his guitars; he could play anything that had strings on it; and was a very accomplished guitarist. Jimmy was a very quiet, gentle and sincere man who truly enjoyed all of the times and every event spent with his loving family and friends. He also enjoyed travelling, and he enjoyed his times spent in Halifax, where he made several friends when he lived there with his sister while recovering from a stroke. Jimmy will be sadly missed by his loving brother, Greg, Ottawa; brothers-in-law, Reg MacIntyre, Matt Kerrigan, both of Halifax; nieces, Joanne, Halifax and Brianna, Ottawa; nephews, Andrew, Ottawa and Brian, Abu Dhabi; numerous cousins, great neighbors and friends. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Marie Kerrigan and Jacqueline MacIntyre. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 2 pm. Wednesday, July 6, 2016, in Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay with Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. Immediately following the funeral mass, all are invited to join Jimmy’s family at a reception in the church hall. Following the reception, interment will be in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Glace Bay. Family flowers only, memorial donations in Jimmy’s memory may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County. Online condolences to the family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. Mary Ethel Hill Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: July 1st, 2016 It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Mary Ethel Hill, age 67 on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt to all of her family. Mary, in years past, loved to play darts as she played in many women's leagues. As years passed, her greatest joy was being a grandmother to grandchildren, Jason Hill and Derek Irvine. They were her world and she loved to see them smile and hear them laugh. Besides her grandchildren, her other enjoyment was playing cards with the Ladies at the seniors complex where she lived. Mary is survived by her son, Cory Hill (Tanya); brothers, Albert Hill (Cathy), Eddie Hill (Thelma), Robert Hill (Hazel), Lloyd Hill; sister, Diane O’Reilly (Frances); sister-in-law, Annmarie Hill and grandchildren Jason Hill and Derek Irvine. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom she loved and adored. She was predeceased by her parents, Elmira Hill and Ralph Hill Sr., and brother, Ralph Hill Jr. Cremation has taken place under the care and guidance of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday July 7th at 1 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral service, officiated by Rev Allan MacLellan, will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at later date. We would like to the thank Dr. Mclean and the staff of the Glace Bay Hospital 3rd east that took such good care of Mary. Also for the many years of services we would like to give a big thank you to the New Waterford Homecare Service Society that came in every day and took care of her as well as the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) who came in day after day to help take care of Mary. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society or The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. Anne 'Hanu' Lahanky Born In: Sydney Passed on: July 3rd, 2016 “God called your name so gently that only you could hear. No one heard the footsteps of the angel drawing near...softly from the shadows, there came a gentle call, you closed your eyes and went to sleep...you quietly left us all.” It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished mother, Anne Lahanky (Wodoslawsky), on Sunday, July 3rd 2016. Anne passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. Born in Sydney, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Dmytro and Lena (Olinyk). Anne’s love of life revolved around her beloved husband, Don, her children, family, friends and neighbours. As a devout Christian, she was an active member of St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church; participating for many years as a member of the CWL, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and was a former catechist. Her sense of community spirit was reflected by her involvement with the Kidney Foundation and MAGMA. Anne’s true passion for her Ukrainian heritage led to her co-founding the Ukrainian Club of Moncton in 1975. Her Ukrainian culture was passed on to her family by celebrating holiday gatherings with delicious Ukrainian meals, music and customs. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Anne will be sadly missed by her children, Nadia MacDonald (Saen), Terry Lahanky, Danica Lahanky Carroll (Paul), Natalie Geneau (Ron) and Gordon Lahanky; precious grandchildren, Larissa, Natasha, Sarah, Stephanie, Brittany, Joshua, Olivia and cherished great-granddaughter, Elyse. Anne is also survived by one nephew, Stefan; two nieces, Jeannie and Kathy; a cousin, Don and family in Ukraine. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her devoted husband, Donald in 2013; brother, Michael and sister, Marie. Visitation at Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Rd., Moncton, N.B. (506-858-1995) on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church, Dominion Street and Mountain Road, on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Allison Carroll and Rev. Laurence Quinn-Morris presiding. Reception in the parish hall following the mass. Interment will be held in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. In memory of Anne, donations to the Friends of The Moncton Hospital or the St. Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com <http://www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com/>. Raymond Joseph Lumsden Born In: Canso, Nova Scotia, Canada Born: April 5th, 1926 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: July 4th, 2016 It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Raymond Lumsden, on July 4, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Ray was born in Canso, N.S. on April 5, 1926, to the late Joseph and Hazel (Coulson) Lumsden. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He served in the military during the Second World War. He was a member of the Westside Legion and recently was awarded his 45 year membership pin. Ray loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and tending to his garden. Until his retirement, he was a painting contractor. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Bernice (Wells); children, Raylene (Don) Langley, Breton (Nancy), Michael (Louise). He will also be missed by his grandchildren, Adam Langley, Breton Jr. and Michelle. Besides his parents, Ray was predeceased by his siblings, Ralph, Jean, Doris, Kendall, Lynsin and son, Robert. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Cohen, VON, EHS Paramedics, staff of the Renal Clinic and all who supported us during Dad’s illness. A special thank you to neighbours, Warren and Diane Boudreau. Visitation for Ray will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, N.S., with funeral service taking place the following day, Thursday July 7 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Thomas Whent officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Loaves and Fishes. Online condolences my be sent to the family by visiting www.chantfuneralhome.ca <http://www.chantfuneralhome.ca/> Funeral arrangements are under the direction of...