Cape Breton Deaths January 08, 2009 Thursday Burland MacLean 57, Windsor, Ont. - With great sadness, we announce the passing of a wonderful father, son, brother, uncle and friend, Burland MacLean of Windsor, Ont., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. 'Burl' was born in Glace Bay to Neil and Claire MacLean on April 24, 1951. He graduated from St. Michael's High School and was employed both as a truck driver and at the Machine Shop before joining the RCMP in 1972. Stationed in Ontario, he worked for 25 years and retired to Windsor, Ont., where his great love for cars manifested into work for both new and used car companies until death. His life in Windsor eased his becoming an ardent Detroit Tigers fan. Of his many accomplishments with the RCMP, he was proudest of being awarded the key to the City of New Orleans for his work in association with the New Orleans Police Department (1991). Burl was predeceased by his father, Neil (1999) and his daughter, Lisa (2003). He is survived by his mother, Claire; brothers, Brennon (Brenda), Glace Bay, and Blake, at home; and by nieces, Brandi, Briana, Brittany; and ex-wife, Debbie MacLean. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place. Visitation for the late Burland MacLean will be held Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., 849-7520, from 2-3 p.m. with memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. with Fr. Gerald Campbell. Memorial service is also being held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at the Centennial Sports Club, St. Thomas, Ont. Online condolences may be e-mailed to patten@seaside.ns.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Elizabeth Marie 'Betty' Barrie 79, Sydney Mines - It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Elizabeth 'Betty' Barrie, 79, on Jan. 6, 2009, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Katie (Morrison) Stewart. Betty was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and the ladies auxiliary. She enjoyed quilt-making, sewing, knitting, reading and spending time at Groves Point, enjoying a good game of cards with family and friends. In May of 2008, Phonse and Betty had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Betty is survived by her husband, Alphonse; daughters, Debbie (David) Maddock and Shirley LeBlanc; grandsons, John, Chris and Jeffrey; and a brother, Roderick 'Poddie' (Vera) Stewart, Edmonton, Alta. She is also survived by a great-grandson, Carson Bardswich. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Katie and son-in-law, Mike LeBlanc. In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty's memory may be made to the VON. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home. You can join the family Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, from 2-4 p.m. at the John J. Nugent Firemen's Centre, Sydney Mines. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Catherine (MacDonald) Thew 79, Sydney/Peru, N.Y. - Rena, as she was so fondly remembered by her brothers, passed away Jan. 6, 2009, at home in New York, after a lengthy illness. Born in Boston, Mass., she was the daughter of Allan and Annie May (MacDonald) MacDonald of Black River, Inverness. Kay or Rena spent all her adult life in the United States. Surviving are her husband, Don and two sons, Aaron and Greg, all in New York. Also surviving are three brothers, Dougie (Sis), Howie Centre, Sander, Sydney, and John, Edmonton, Alta. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Crawford J. Hull 70, North Sydney - A funeral service for Crawford James Hull, age 70, a resident of Regent Street, North Sydney, who passed away Dec. 4, 2008, in North Sydney will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at St. Matthew Wesley United Church with Rev. David Luker officiating. Burial to take place at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney, at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org