Cape Breton Deaths February 17, 2009 Tuesday There are 17 obituaries for February 17, 2009. 1. Coffin, Shirley - published February 16, 2009 2. Duliba, Sophie - published February 16, 2009 3. Dyer, George - published February 16, 2009 4. Gillis, Ramona M - published February 16, 2009 5. LeBlanc, Joyce - published February 16, 2009 6. MacDonald, Mary W - published February 16, 2009 7. MacInnis, Ann T - published February 16, 2009 8. MacKinnon, James M - published February 16, 2009 9. Muise, Ronald G - published February 16, 2009 10. O'Brien, Violet - published February 16, 2009 11. Parks, Mario S - published February 16, 2009 12. Pasher, Clara V - published February 16, 2009 13. Peck, Brendan N - published February 16, 2009 14. Poirier, Eva - published February 16, 2009 15. Reid, Anna C - published February 16, 2009 16. Rideout, Clarence G - published February 16, 2009 17. Treybig, Stephen - published February 16, 2009 Shirley Coffin, Bedford Born in Gaspesie, Quebec, Canada, February 1, 1941 - - - Shirley(Davis) Coffin, 68 died February 16, 2009 in Bedford, Nova Scotia. Born in the Gaspésie, Québec, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth (Dufresne) Davis. Shirley received her education at B.A. Dalhousie University,1989; B.Ed. Mount Saint Vincent University, 1991; M.Ed. Mount Saint Vincent University 1997 and M.Ed. Mount Saint Vincent University 2001. Shirley moved to Bathurst, N.B. in 1964 where she began her married life with her husband Bryce Coffin. This is where they raised their four daughters and made life-long friendships. In 1979, she moved to Nova Scotia with her family where she continued her post-secondary education. Shirley had a passion for teaching. She became a dedicated, caring and concerned educator. Besides her enthusiasm for learning, she had a passion for music, dance, song, literature, travel and the sun. She was respected and loved by her family, friends, co-workers and students. She spent her last days at home surrounded by her loving husband of 44 years and family. As Shirley often said, "Carpe Diem", (Seize the day). Survived by husband, Bryce Coffin; daughters, Tina (Robert) Crowell, Shelley (Joe) Rudderham, Susan Coffin (Robert Kenney), Natalie (Bill) Muise and 11 grandchildren; also many cousins, aunts and uncles. To everyone who cared for Shirley in one capacity or another, to everyone who sent cards, phoned, made meals "Thank You/Merci Beaucoup". Visitation will be held February 18, 2009, 7-9 p.m. at T.K. Barnard Funeral Home, Bedford, N.S. Funeral/memorial services, Feb 19, 2009, St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Bedford, 10:30 a.m. Fr. Pat Cosgrove officiating. Interment will take place in the Spring 2009 in Gaspe, Quebec Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. ___________________________________________________________________________ Mrs. Sophie Duliba, Montreal - Passed away peacefully at the nursing home in Montreal on January 27, 2009 at the age of 91. Sophie was predeceased by her husband, Michael; sister of the late Katie, Mary, Helen, Ann, Charlotte, Minnie, Pauline and her brother, Johnny. Survived by her sisters, Eva Kandravy and Olga Simko of Montreal and her brother, Peter Bachansci of Miami, Florida. She will be remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place in Montreal, burial and services will take place at a later date in Sydney, N.S. ___________________________________________________________________________ George Dyer, Sydney Born in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland, Canada, - George Dyer, 78, MacLeod's Hill, Sydney, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Cornerbrook, Nfld., George was the son of the late Henry and Mae (Decker) Dyer. He retired from Irving Oil Ltd. after 23 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth (MacEachern); daughters, Linda and Susan (Wayne), Sydney and Evelyn (Marc), Quebec; sons, George (Melanie) and David (Debbie), Sydney; sisters, Beulah (Donald) MacRury, Sydney and Hazel (Jim) Walters, Bras d'Or; brothers, Gordon (Bride), Sydney and Fred (Lillian), Halifax; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. George was predeceased by his son, John; sisters, Evelyn and Ruby; half-sisters, Mabel and Agnes; half-brothers, Aubrey, Ross and Alistair of Newfoundland. ___________________________________________________________________________ Ramona Gillis, Glace Bay Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ramona Marie Gillis, 72, of Victoria Street, Glace Bay on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at her residence. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Donelda (Webb) MacIntyre. Ramona was very musically inclined and loved to play the fiddle, piano and guitar. She was a life-long member of the Coal Town Chorus. She wrote a book of poetry and was a songwriter. She thoroughly loved music. She was a member of Branch 3 Legion. She also was involved in the St. Anthonys St. Vincent de Paul. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Rita Gillard, Michelle (Shelly) MacDonald, Melanie (Robert) Snow, Denise Gillis (Tommy), all of Glace Bay; only son, Dr. William Gillard (Laurie), Chicago; brothers, Donald Mac MacIntyre, Ontario; sisters, Lois (Roy) Scott, Ontario, Bernice Butler, Glace Bay, Colleen (Robert) Adams, Ontario, Sally (Jim) Kelly, Glace Bay; 11 cherished grandchildren, Shannon, Matthew, Conar, Jordan, Caroline, Keith Keithie, Kyle, Brandon, Bethany, Breagh, Jaden (Nanas Sweetheart Darling Angel Boy). Besides her parents she was predeceased by her first husband, William Henry Gillard, second husband, Gilbert Gillis. In honoring Ramonas wishes, 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 p.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Church, Glace Bay, with Fr. Conrad Edwards officiating. Donations in Ramonas memory may be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Society or Palliative Care Society. Online condolences to the Gillis family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Joyce LeBlanc, Sydney Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with great sadness that the family wish to announce the passing of Joyce LeBlanc on February 16, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Robert Bob and Frances (MacLennan) Jardine. Joyce worked for many years for the Town of New Waterford and Community Services in New Waterford and Glace Bay, where she retired in 2005. She was a member of Calvin United Church, New Waterford and her favourite past times were spending time with her grandchildren at her cottage in Mira, attending horse races and hosting Sunday dinners. She is survived by her loving husband, Harold and children, Linda MacLeod (Paul McLennan), Harold (Lisa), Bobbie (Joe) MacDonald, Joel (Cheryl), and Katie (Kris) Price; seven grandchildren, Elyse and Nikki MacLeod, Brett and Robyn LeBlanc, Bhreagh and Liam MacDonald and Rylan Price; sisters, Jackie (Eddie) Hindle, Sandra (Ritchie) Jury and brother Wally (Willena) Jardine. Visitation for Joyce will take place today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500. A funeral service to celebrate Joyces life will take place on Wednesday, February 18, at 11 a.m in Calvin United Church, Hudson Street, New Waterford with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating and burial in Union Grove Cemetery. A luncheon will be held in the church hall and all are invited. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joyces memory can be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Unit or the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. To send online condolences to the family go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. Joyce will be sadly missed by her family and friends ___________________________________________________________________________ Mary MacDonald, Halifax Born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - With deep regret we announce the passing, on February 12, 2009, of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Raised and educated in North Sydney, she was the eldest daughter of the late William and Mary (MacDonald) Batherson. Mary and her husband raised their two daughters in Sydney Mines, where she was active in the Immaculate Conception CWL, the Red Cross and the Canadian Cancer Society. In addition to her volunteer commitments, she was an avid bowler at the St. Marys Hall Lanes, and a member of a ladies social group. At the age of 43, Mary began a new adventure, moving with her family first to Pennsylvania, and subsequently to Yonkers, New York, and Michigan a number of years later. It was during this period when she once again demonstrated her resiliency, re-entering the work force after a 25 year absence working at Gimbals Department Store, and later for the American Cancer Society. She loved gardening, swimming, and working with ceramics, and relished vacations spent visiting family in Ottawa, Ont., Halifax, and Cape Breton. After many years away, she and Louis returned to Nova Scotia, retiring in Halifax. Mary will always be remembered for her ready smile, big blue eyes, and friendly manner, but her loving kindness, and love of family truly defined who she was. Surviving are her daughters, Theresa (Tess Cuthbertson), Smith, Halifax; Mary Lou (Barry) White, Eastern Passage and their sons, Jamie (Marzena) White, Ottawa, Ont. and their children, Emily, Nathan, Joshua; and Christopher (Crystal) White, Dartmouth; brother, Blaise Batherson, Michigan/Florida; 14 nieces; seven nephews, and their families; sisters-in-law, Mona (Walsh) Batherson, Muriel (Dixon) MacDonald, Judy Curts and many special friends and neighbours. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was predeceased by husbands, Joseph E. Cuthbertson (1944), and Louis J. MacDonald (2003); brothers, Leo, John and Lorraine; sisters, Agnus Abraham and Joan Petite. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the Parkstone Extended Care Facility, 156 Parkland Dr., Halifax, in the Great Hall. Reception following. There will be a private burial. Attendees may drop off their passengers at the door but are encouraged to park on Parkland Drive, as there is limited parking in the lot due to on-going construction. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to St. Joseph Church Restoration Fund P.O. Box 338, North Sydney, N.S. B3A 3M4 or Heart & Stroke Foundation 5523 Spring Garden Rd. Halifax, N.S. B3J 3T1. Online condolences to condolences.snow@ns.aliantzinc.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Ann MacInnis, Sydney Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Ann Theresa MacInnis, 79, of Hillside Road, Marion Bridge, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Edward Fanning and Madeline Cullen. She was a member of Sacred Heart Mission parish, Marion Bridge. Ann was very involved in the church and a very active fundraiser both for the church and in the community. Her door was always open and if you were ever in need of a pair of warm knitted socks or a hot cup of tea, Ann was the one to go to. She was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 60 years, Lawrence; daughters, Lynda (Calvin) Eddy, Beverly (Ernest) Mugridge, Anita (Charles) Foley, Nancy MacInnis; sons, Lawrence William (Barb) and Robert Phillip. She will also be sadly missed by her 14 grandchildren, Adelia, Susan, Bill, Matthew, Leah, Michelle, Brad, Adam, Ian, Colin, Tyler, David, Rob and Daniel; as well several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Madeline and sister, Delores. Visitation for Ann MacInnis will be held Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Mission Church with Rev. Donald MacGillivary officiating. Burial at a later date. Donations to Sacred Heart Mission Church, Marion Bridge. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. ___________________________________________________________________________ James MacKinnon, Sydney Born in Sydney Forks, Nova Scotia, Canada, - James Michael MacKinnon, 88 of Sydney, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Murdock and Margaret (MacIntyre) MacKinnon. He was a member of St. Josephs Parish, Sydney. James was a kind and friendly man. He was employed with the Department of National Defense as a painter until his retirement. James was an avid reader and loved music, animals and was an avid collector. He is survived by his sister, Mora (Kenny) Hawley, Sydney and by numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Jamess caregiver, brother-in-law, Kenny Hawley. He was predeceased by his brothers, Jerome, Hector and John Alec Bebes; a sister, Jessie and five siblings in infancy. Visitation for James Michael MacKinnon will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Josephs Church with Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the C.B. Branch of S.P.C.A or charity of choice. Family flowers only by request. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Ronald Muise, Glace Bay Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, November 22, 1944 - It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Ronald Muise on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at Victoria Haven Nursing Home in Glace Bay. Born in New Waterford, Nov. 22, 1944, Ronald was the only son of the late Rannie and Mary Blanche (Muise) Muise. He was a member of the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Agnes Church, New Waterford. Ronald is survived by two sisters, Emily Sampson, Anita Campbell, both in New Waterford; and one niece, Ronda (Glen) Chiasson, Antigonish. Besides his parents, Ronald was predeceased by two brothers-in-law, Andrew Brother Sampson and Dan Campbell. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A memorial service, officiated by Rev. Paul MacNeil will be held Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at 2 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Fellowship to follow in the funeral home reception area. As an expression of sympathy for Ronald, donations in his memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Schizophrenic Society. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Violet O'Brien, Glace Bay Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Violet Lou OBrien, 80, on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at her residence on 49 Eighth St., Glace Bay, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late James and Cassie (Cameron) Walsh. Ma was the backbone of the family, always available with a warm welcome, a listening ear and wonderful words of wisdom and advice for all of us. You could be sure their door was always open and the teapot was always on. From the comfort of her rocker with dad always beside her, she made each and everyone feel welcome in her home. Lou is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Alphonse. She will be sadly missed by her six daughters and four sons. They include, Marie (Ike) Egerdeen, Ontario, daughter-in-law, Karen OBrien, Jack (Nancy), Annette, Wayne (Martha), Mickey (Gloria), Donna (Marty) ODonnell, Sheila (Mike) Burke, Vera (Joe) ODonnell, Paula (Johnnie) Parsons, all of Glace Bay, Lloyd (Sam), Halifax and daughter-in-law, Patricia MacDonald, Antigonish. Also surviving are four sisters, Stasia, Rita, Nellie, Florence, all of Ontario; along with many nieces and nephews. Violet Lou was Proud Nan of 36 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Besides her parents, Violet was predeceased by a daughter, Patsy, three sons, Kevin, Phonsie, Tommy, one great-grandson and great-granddaughter and two brothers and five sisters. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass officiated by Rev. Leo Boone will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Johns Church, Glace Bay. Fellowship will follow in the parish hall. Violet will be interred in the parish cemetery at a later date. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Palliative Care. Condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca "Your gentle smile, And generous heart, Will live with us forever ___________________________________________________________________________ Mario Parks, Sydney Born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Mario Salvatore Parks, 45, Townsend Street, Sydney, passed away at home on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009. Born in North Sydney, he was a son of Michael and Margaret (Pino) Parks. Surviving are his wife, Barbara (Scott); stepdaughter, Jennifer; sisters, Linda, Burlington, Ont. and Carolyn, Sydney; brothers, Edward and Joseph, North Sydney, Chris, Leitches Creek, John, Georges River and Kevin, Cambridge, Ont.; numerous nieces and nephews. Mario was predeceased by his grandparents, Michael and Marie Jeanette Parks. A memorial mass will be held at St. Josephs Church, North Sydney, on Thursday at 10 a.m., with Rev. Jake Andrea officiating. ___________________________________________________________________________ Clara Pasher, Sydney Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Clara Virginia Pasher, 73, of St. Joseph Street, New Waterford, passed away Saturday, Feb.14, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late George and Martha (Bresson) Cecchetto. Clara was a member of the Parish of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Church and the New Waterford Lioness Club. She worked in the meat department at the CO-OP in New Wateford. Clara was an avid bowler and dart player. She also loved ice skating and playing cards. Clara has many happy family memories from Lake Ainslie that she holds close to her heart. Surviving are daughters, Melvina (Glen) Pasher, Charlottetown, P.E.I., Donnelda Pasher, Thompson, Man.; son, Brian Pasher, Thompson, Man.; brothers, Georgie (Mary) Cecchetto, New Waterford, George Chico Cecchetto, Halifax; sisters, Georgetta (Jack) Timmons, New Glasgow, Anna (Denis) Arbuckle, Amherst, N.S.; grandchildren, Rayonie (Rui), Stephen, David, Michael, and Buddy; daughter-in-law, Carmel (Rockett) Pasher; several nieces and nephews. Besides family members, Clara will be missed by numerous friends, especially Sadie Chambers. Clara was predeceased by her husband, Melvin Pasher, son, Stephen Moe Pasher, and brother, Sonny Cecchetto. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration for Clara will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael Church, River Ryan, with Fr. Paul MacNeil officiating. A luncheon will follow at St Agnes Hall, Convent Street, New Waterford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice/Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton, Scotchtown Volunteer Fire Department, or a charity of ones choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Brendan Peck, Sydney Mines Born in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada, July 28, 1925 - We regret to announce the passing of Brendan Peck, 83, of Sydney Mines, on February 13, 2009, at the veterans wing of Harbour View Hospital, Sydney Mines. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Loretta (MacDonald) Peck. He was a member of Immaculate Conception parish, Sydney Mines. Brendan served overseas with the Canadian Navy from 1939 1945. He saw action in Ireland, Scotland, and England. He was stationed aboard the destroyer Esquimault, which was later torpedoed off Halifax during the Second World War. He moved to the United States in the 1950s and was employed throughout his life as a harness horse trainer. He worked for Hall of Famers - Saunders Russell, Joe OBrien, Stanley Dancer, Del Miller, and Clint Hodgins. Brendan is most remembered during his harness racing career as a trainer with the Bill Haughton Stables. His biggest accomplishment was taking the race mare Keystone Pioneer to the International Trot in Sweden. He is survived by his brother, Bernie (Grace); sisters, Marie Hartigan, Joan (Leonard) Ryan, and Helen (Wayne) Middlecamp; cousins, Irenaeus (Paul) Sullivan and Ray MacDonald (Elizabeth); many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, Gerard. There will be no visitation. A funeral mass to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at 2 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Centennial Room. Donations in Brendans memory may be made to the Northside Hospital Foundation, or to a charity of ones choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Eva Delia Poirier 83, Glace Bay - It is with heartfelt sadness that our family announces the peaceful passing of Eva D. Poirier (Madore) on Sunday, February 15, 2009; at home 1 Gordon Street, Glace Bay. Eva was a daughter of the late Victor and Mary Grace Gilmet. She resided in Barrie, Ont. for 41 years, working in the restaurant business before returning to Glace Bay four years ago. She is survived by her children, Yvonne (Albert) Stoodley, with whom she resided, Gordon (Louise) Madore, Cambridge, Louise (Doug) Stewart, David (Mary) Madore and Wanda (George) Fluney, all of Barrie, and Terry (Diane) Madore, Port Severn; 14 grandchildren: Jean Marie Thompson, Lee Ann Woodman, Cambridge, Donna Campbell and Melissa King, Glace Bay, Brian Stoodley, Lantz, Doug Mercer, Chilliwack, Joseph Mercer, Barrie, Mark Madore, Texas, Kim Madore, Port Severn, Crystal Rose, Toronto, David Jr. and Michael Madore, Barrie, Allysa and Claire Fluney, Barrie; 16 great grandchildren: Grannie to Mitchell, Joshua, Noah, Nicholas, Jonathan, Mya and Tyler; Nan to Caleb, Maddie and Katelyn, Katie, Gregory and Bradley, Tyler, Ivy and Benjamin; 4 great, great grandchildren: Gregory Jr., Spring, Ethan and Skyla; brothers, Wilfred, Glace Bay, William, Hamilton; sisters, Rose (Harold) Kinslow and Shirley Aucoin both of Glace Bay and Joyce (Bob) McDonald, Winnipeg. She was predeceased by her first husband, Lamille Madore and second husband, Hubert (Ted) Poirier; brother, Roy; sisters, Alma Moore and Joan Moore; daughter-in-law, Edie Madore and son-in-law George Mercer. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Currys Funeral Home, Glace Bay. There will be no visitation or funeral service. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank the homecare girls, Dr. Kajetanowicz, Dr. Hobbs, Heather Skinner and the Palliative Care team; and the VON for making moms remaining days more bearable -A special group of people who truly show compassion and caring for the whole family. Thank you so very much. Donations in Evas memory are suggested to Palliative Care or charity of choice. Email condolences may be directed to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Anna Reid, Saint John Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, August 4, 1916 - A prayer of thanksgiving is offered for the life and love of a devoted and endearing, loving mother and grandmother. Anna Cecilia (Merlin) Reid of Chapel Hill Estates, Rothesay, N.B. passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at the Saint John Regional Hospital at the age of 92 years. Born in Glace Bay on August 4, 1916, daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Layes) Merlin. Left to cherish her life are her sons, John Joseph (Marilyn) of New Waterford, Aubrey of Rothesay, N.B., Michael (Linda) of Quispamsis, N.B., Edward (Nancy) of Edmonton, Alta.; daughters, Pauline (Anthony) Niedzielski of Cape Breton and Heather (Pat) Oakley of Saint John, N.B.; one sister, Rita of Glace Bay; 19 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Anna was predeceased by her husband, John Joseph (1977); daughter, Jane and grandchildren, Reginald, John Francis, Mary Cecelia (1964); as well as daughter-in-law, Sandra (1988); brother, Cecil; sisters, Dorothy, Ruby, Marguerite and Mildred. Devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Anna was wonderful mother and cook she was active in home and school and with the C.W.L. Those who knew her, will miss her terribly. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Rd., Saint John, N.B. (506-646-2424) with visitation on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial mass will be celebrated from Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church in Rothesay on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 12 p.m., reception to follow. Private family interment to take place at St. Josephs Cemetery at a later date. Donations in memory of Anna can be made to the Saint Josephs Hospital Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of the donors choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.fundyfuneralhome.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Clarence Rideout - It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Clarence Gordon Rideout, 77, on Monday, Feb.16, 2009, at the Northside General Hospital, after a lengthy illness. Born in Sydney Mines, Clarence was the son of the late Bond and Myrtle (Snow) Rideout. He was a member of the Salvation Army. He was a retired coal miner, having worked in the Prince Mine for over 21 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth (Dawe) Rideout; daughters, Debbie (James) Hardy, Georges River, Carol (Bert) Sullivan, North Sydney, Ruth Ann Rideout (Steve Wells), Sydney, and Darlene Rideout, (Cliffy), Sydney Mines; sons, Clarence Jr. (Denise), Alder Point, and Brian (Nadine), at home; 12 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Donnie (Dolores), Sydney Mines; sisters, Florence MacLellan and Loretta MacKinnon, both of Sydney Mines, and Bernice, Halifax. Besides his parents, Clarence was predeceased by his son, Kevin, sister, Margaret Ford, and brothers, Arthur and Fred. The family will receive visitors at the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Clarences life will take place in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. with Major Daniel Roode officiating. Donations in memory of Clarence may be made to the Salvation Army, or to the Childrens Wish foundation. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Stephen Treybig, Calgary Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Stephen passed away peacefully in the arms of his Mum and surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer at the Alberta Childrens Hospital. He is lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his parents, Cathy Daigle and Patrick Treybig; two brothers, Christopher and Kevin; grandparents, Harold and Terry Daigle; great-grandmother, Mae Daigle; aunt, Tammy (Blaine); uncle, Jimmy (Monica); cousin, Jessica and numerous family members and friends. A celebration of Stephens life will be held at South Calgary Funeral Centre on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009. Condolences may be sent to harolddaigle@ns.sympatico.ca to be forwarded to the family in Calgary. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org