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 08, 2016 Friday There were 3 obituaries published today Adelaide Patricia “Nan” MacDonald - 77 yrs Deborah MacKinley - 64 yrs Caroline Paruch - Funeral Mass Adelaide Patricia 'Nan' MacDonald Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: July 6th, 2016 It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Patricia MacDonald, age 77, after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, Patricia was the daughter of the late Patrick and Agnes (Courage) Axworthy. Patricia was affectionately known as ‘Nan’ to all her family and friends. She loved the simple things in life and will be missed by all who knew her. Besides her parents, Patricia was predeceased by her husband, Reginald Donald MacDonald Jr., infant son, Francis; brother, David Axworthy and brother-in-law, Gerald Guillena. Patricia will be sadly missed by daughter, Patricia MacDonald; son, Philip (Jody) MacDonald; granddaughter, Amanda Michelle MacDonald; sisters, Helen (Rheal) Duquette, Myrna Guillena and Carol (Rusty) Link; brothers, James (Marilyn) Axworthy and William (Celeste) Axworthy; brother-in-law, Lloyd (Roz) Hunt; as well as several nieces and nephews. Visitation and funeral service prayers to celebrate the life of Patricia MacDonald will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Saturday, July 9, 2016. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 6-8 p.m. with service prayers to follow at 8 p.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Private family interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Patricia may be made to VON Cape Breton. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com. Deborah MacKinley Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: July 1st, 2016 Deborah MacKinley, 64, of Sydney, passed away, at home, on Friday, July 1, 2016. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Tutty) MacKinley. Debbie was a member of Christ Church, Sydney. She was previously employed at Vogue Cleaners and Snow White Cleaners. Debbie could always be found at the flea market with a table of her crafts. She is survived by her sisters, Patricia, Alliston, Ont., Dale (Edward) Gorman, Halifax and Millie (John) MacInnis, New Victoria; brothers, Kenneth, Sydney, Barry (Norma), Sydney, Brad (Chris), Marion Bridge and Bernie (Beth), Alliston, Ont.; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A family graveside service will take place at Oakfield Cemetery at a later date. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. Caroline Paruch Passed in: Sydney Passed on: April 10th, 2016 The funeral mass for Caroline Paruch, who passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, will be celebrated on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Church with Fr. Dennis Lamey officiating. A reception at St. Theresa’s Hall will immediately follow the mass. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations may be made to the St. Mary’s Polish Building Fund. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com.