Cape Breton Deaths January 20, 2009 Charlotte MacInnis 93, Sydney - We, the family of Charlotte Marion MacInnis, sadly announce her passing on Jan. 19, 2009, three days after her 93rd birthday. Born in Marion Bridge, Charlotte was the sixth child of the late Daniel and Susan (Dixon) MacLean, Marion Bridge. Charlotte was a devoted mother to her daughters, Susanne (Irving) MacSween and Patsy (Gordon) MacQueen, sons, Bernie (Marie), Russell (Evelyn) and Lloyd (Norma), all of Marion Bridge. She is also survived by her sister, Mora (Vic) Carrigan, Sydney. A wonderful grandmother, Nanny, is survived by her 17 grandchildren, Charlotte Ann (Frank), Jacqui Lee, Terri (Scott), Sandy (Jennifer), Louis (June), Sean (Tammy), Jessica, Hughie (Tammy), Heather (David), Donnie, Crystal, Stephanie, Joel, Ross, Kate (Chris), David and Jenny and her eight great-grandchildren, Alexander, Leah, Nicholas, Spencer, Autumn Belle, Beth, Jack and Charli. Charlotte was predeceased by her husband, Alex, her brother, Archie MacLean and sisters, Dorothy Webber, Mamie Greene, Chris MacVicar and Florence Cameron. Charlotte was a member of Sacred Heart Mission Church, Marion Bridge, and was employed as a house mother for a number of years at St. Rita Hospital. A gentle lady, Ma set an example for all her family by living a peaceful life and giving unconditional love. The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Charlotte's caregivers at Harbourstone Enhanced Care. Charlotte will be resting at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Welton Street, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart Mission Church, Trout Brook Road, Marion Bridge, Thursday, Jan. 22 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Paul MacGillivary officiating. Interment in St. Margaret Cemetery, Grand Mira. Family flowers only, please. Memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Maintenance Fund or St. Margaret Cemetery Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Josephine 'Jo' MacNevin 85, Scotchtown/Halifax - Josephine 'Jo' MacNevin, lifelong resident of Scotchtown, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughters in Halifax on Jan. 14, 2009. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of Joseph Blaha (Czechoslovakia) and Catherine Koval Blaha (Poland). She was an adherent of Calvin United Church and a retired nurse with 30 years service. One of her fondest memories was leading the class at Central High School from which she graduated in 1941. She completed her training at the New Waterford General Hospital and obtained her RN in 1945. Jo is fondly remembered by former patients for her kindness and empathy. A proponent of lifelong learning, she was an avid reader and student of English history. In 1991 at the age of 68, having survived a bout of cancer, she achieved a lifelong goal by obtaining her bachelor of arts degree (University College of Cape Breton). She will be sadly missed by her son, David (Ruth) MacNevin, Ottawa; daughters, Barbara (MacNevin) White, Audrey (Roger Howse) MacNevin, Halifax, and Eileen (Steve Page) MacNevin, Scarborough; grandchildren, Logan (Cheryl) White, Sean White, Paul MacNevin, Ottawa, Kathryn and Parnell Davis-MacNevin and Graham and Eleanor MacNevin-Page, Scarborough; great-grandchildren, Colton and Julia White. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Alcorn MacNevin, brother, Joseph Blaha, sister, Mary (Blaha) Hornig and grandson, Matthew Reid MacNevin. Graveside service will take place in August at Union Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Floyd Henry Stone 77, Sydney - It is with deep regret that we, the family announce the passing of Floyd Stone on Jan. 19, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Corner Brook, N.L., he was the son of the late Malcolm and Eliza (Marsh) Stone. Served overseas, stationed in Germany as a gunner in the infantry. He was employed at the Cape Breton Hospital, retiring after 28 years of service. Floyd was a giant fan of the Blue Jays. Floyd is survived by his loving wife, Erna, (Bombeck) Stone; his children, June Stone (Wade), St. John's, N.L., Linda Stone (Derek), Sydney, Ellen Serroul, Sydney Mines, Rachel Stone (Tom), Calgary, Alta., Malcolm (Donna), Calgary, Bill (Karen), Calgary, Robert (Jenny), Point Edward. He is also survived by his sisters, Barbara MacDonald, Betty (Johnny) Miles and Bertha Stone; brothers, Malcolm (Marge), Raymond 'Bim', Harvey (Ann) and Bernard (Cathy); his seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Floyd was predeceased by his daughter, Patricia Medina and one brother, Aubrey. Visitation will take place Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney at 1 p.m., one hour prior to service time at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment to follow at a later date. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Raymond Robert 'Bim' Stone 66, Sydney - It is with deep regret that we, the family announce the passing of Raymond 'Bim' Stone on Jan. 19, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Corner Brook, N.L., he was the son of the late Malcolm and Eliza (Marsh) Stone. Bim lived life to the fullest, he enjoyed fishing, cooking and spending time with his family and friends. Bim is survived by his sisters, Barbara MacDonald, Betty (Johnny) Miles and Bertha Stone; brothers, Malcolm (Marge), Harvey (Ann) and Bernard (Cathy); his grandchildren, Raymond, Ryan, Mikey, Tamara, Tanisha and Jesse Garon Lee as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Bim was predeceased by his wife, Neva 'Cookie' (Barron), sons, Trevor and Raymond, brothers, Floyd and Aubrey. Visitation will take place Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 6-7 p.m. until funeral time at 7 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. "Gone but not forgotten, tally ho." Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary MacDonald 83, Glace Bay - It is with much sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth MacDonald on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, at the Glace Bay hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Jennie (Bennett) Chauder. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mary was a family person, remembered by her many friends as a kind and gentle woman. She is survived by her husband, Colin Francis; daughter, Eileen MacDonald and family, Cambridge, Ont.; son, Tom and family, Ottawa, Ont.; special grandson, Colin, Edmonton, Alta.; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Colin Gerard, sisters, Alice Locke and Marg Burns, brothers, John Chauder, Henry Chauder, George Acker and Thomas Chauder. Visitation for Mary will be held Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Friday, 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Rev. Bill Rankin officiating. Donations in Mary's memory may be sent to one's charity of choice. E-mail condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Clarence Richardson 83, Marion Bridge - Clarence Howard Richardson, 83, a resident of Marion Bridge, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. A veteran of the Second World War, Clarence served with the Merchant Marine. He retired from Sydney Steel, where he worked in the mobile department. Clarence enjoyed his retirement years, spending time hunting and fishing, which he loved. Surviving are his daughters, Rose (Wilfred), Barrie, Ont., Jane (George), Edmonton, Alta., Sandra (Bill), Manitoba, and Carol (Darrin), Sydney; sons, Donnie (Debbie), Westmount, Jim (Elizabeth), Oshawa, Ont., and Bill (Susana), Texas; sisters, Leona (Rene), Whitehead, and Anna May, Brampton, Ont.; brother, Doug (Daisy), Whitehead; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and special friend, Gladys White. Clarence was predeceased by his son, Leonard and sister, Odessa. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Thursday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Stephen Mills officiating. Interment will take place in Hardwood Hill Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Clarence's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ William Hugh Simpson 74, Sydney Mines - We regret to announce the passing of William Hugh Simpson, 74, of 45 Brooklyn Ave., suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Daisley) Simpson. He was a peacekeeper in the Canadian Armed Forces having served in the Middle East. William is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; son, William Jr. (Denise), Ontario; daughter, Bobbi Marie, Truro; and grandchildren, Danielle and Natasha. He is also survived by a sister, Rosina (Al) Smith, Dartmouth; sister-in-law, Cecilia; nephew, Joseph; as well as many other nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews. Besides his parents, William was predeceased by brothers, John, Thomas, James and Joseph and his niece, Margaret. By request of our father, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in William's memory may be made to the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Matthew Janega Halifax - Matthew Janega died peacefully Monday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Halifax Infirmary surrounded by his loving family. Matthew was the son of Matthew and Josephine Janega of Whitney Pier. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Ann Micak, his brothers, Martin, John and Peter. He is survived by his son, Paul; daughters, Ann (Neville Gilfoy), Janet (Doug Hayre), Susan (Danny Baird), Lucy (Dr. Jason Hitkari); seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Margaret (Maryan) Dugandzic, Sydney River; and his sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews. Family will welcome friends at Dartmouth Funeral Home, Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral, Thursday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m. Reception to follow. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ann Irene 'Rene' Morrison Sydney, Memorial Mass - A memorial mass for the late Rene Morrison, mother of Lawrence, Neil and Dave Morrison, will take place Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa's Church, Sydney, with Fr. Jim Oliver officiating. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org