Cape Breton Deaths February 09, 2009 Monday 1. Anderson, Ken - published February 9, 2009 2. Bresolin, Annie T - published February 9, 2009 3. Cipak, Mike - published February 9, 2009 4. Eagles, James Francis - published February 8, 2009 5. MacDougall, Frank - published February 9, 2009 6. MacNeil, Anne - published February 6, 2009 7. MacNeil, Catherine M - published February 9, 2009 8. McIntyre, Marcella - published February 9, 2009 9. Morrison, Marie "Queenie" - published February 9, 2009 10. Newell, Eric - published February 9, 2009 11. Colpey, Patrick William (Paddy) - published February 9, 2009 ___________________________________________________________________________ Ken Anderson, North Sydney Born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Ken Anderson, 82, of Sydney Mines. Ken slipped away Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at home. Born in North Sydney, he was the only son of the late Archibald and Hilda (MacDermott) Anderson. Ken had been employed as a port agent with CNR in North Sydney for many years, before leaving to manage a fish processing plant for H.B. Nickerson's, then moving on to National Sea Products, in North Sydney, where he would remain until his retirement at age 65. Ken was a community-minded man who took great pride in his work with many groups and organizations over the years. He was an active member and former president of the North Sydney Rotary Club. He was instrumental in bringing the 'Rotary Clinic' for disabled children to the Northside General Hospital; and was proud that it became a practice that was an annual event for many years afterward. It was for this type of dedication and selflessness that Ken was awarded the highest honour of the Rotary Club, becoming a 'Paul Harris Fellow,' as well as receiving an award presented by Sen. Robert Muir, on behalf of the Government of Canada in 1992, which recognized individuals for outstanding contributions to their communities. Ken had the honour of being the first Citizen of the Year in 1972, an award given by the North Sydney Kinsmen Club. Ken was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the Royal Canadian Navy. He was a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 19 North Sydney. He was a former director of the Sydney Harbour Ports Board, a dedicated member of Air Search and Rescue and St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney. Ken was a family man. He spent many summers camping in Cheticamp and Watson's Siding where he later built a cottage. He enjoyed many years of camping in Whycocomagh, and several winter trips to Florida. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also a great storyteller and local historian, more than willing to share his knowledge with anyone interested. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of over 60 years, Phyllis; daughters, Judy Jackson (Calvin Bradbury) and Cathy; one grandson, Tyler; three sisters, Vera Graham, Marie Viva, Minnie (Buddy) Roberts; two nieces; four nephews, and his faithful companion 'Star.' He was predeceased by his son in infancy, his sister-in-law, Georgie Griffin, brothers-in-law, Clarence Graham, Joe Viva and Hedley Griffin; as well as his father and mother-in-law, George and Pearl Reid. Visitation for Ken will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, 2 p.m. from St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney, with Rev. David Luker officiating. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the C.B. Cancer Centre, Rotary Disabled Children, or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ___________________________________________________________________________ Annie Bresolin, New Waterford Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Annie Theresa Bresolin, 84, of New Waterford, passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Marie (Slobneig) Rupert. Annie was a member of the Parish of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Church, New Waterford. Annie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a very loving and friendly woman who enjoyed knitting, and had a deep love for animals, especially cats. Annie was also a member of the New Waterford Pensioners Club. Annie is survived by her husband, Louie; sons, Louie Jr. (Bernadette), George's River, and Christopher (Sandy), Kitchener, Ont.; and her three loving grandchildren, Bryson, Mallory and Chelsey. Annie was predeceased by her parents, three brothers, William, Egbert, Christopher, two sisters, Angela and Mary. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will take place Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael Church, River Ryan. Interment will be held in Mt. Carmel Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Annie's memory may be made a charity of choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Mike Cipak, Sydney Born in Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada, April 20, 1925 - It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of our father, Mike Cipak, on Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Whitney Pier, April 20, 1925, he was the son of the late John Stanley and Nellie (Ruainska-Carberry) Cipak. A veteran of the Second World War, Mike finished his working career at Sydney Steel. He enjoyed sports; played hockey, baseball, darts and bowling. His biggest love was his family and his generosity and spirit of giving touched so many. Mike spent countless hours entertaining children with his magic shows, homemade rides, ice rinks and mini putt in the backyard. Mike was a strong member of the NDP party, Sydney Co-op, Whitney Credit Union, and Steel Centre Credit Union. He will be sadly missed by his family and all that had the pleasure of a him. Surviving are his three daughters, Michele (Brad) Skinner, Francine (Will) Naylor and Rhoda (Roger) Tubrett; four sons, Ronnie (Patsy), Mickey (Debbie), Steve (Ruth) and Buddy (Marilyn); two sisters, Mamie (Ray), Ontario, Frances, Colorado; and sister-in-law, Gladys Dawson. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, Mike was predeceased by his wife and best friend of 60 years, Agnes Rita Dawson, brothers, Stephen and Joseph, both in infancy, twin brothers, John and Tony, sisters, Helen and Vicky. A private family service to celebrate Mike's life will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home in the All Faith Chapel, with Fr. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Whitney Pier at a later date. Donations in Mike's memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to info@pierfuneralhome.com. ___________________________________________________________________________ Mr. James Francis Eagles, Guelph Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, August 25, 1939 - It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of our beloved brother 'Frankie' after a lengthy illness in hospital in Guelph, Ont. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Nina Eagles. Survived by brothers, Bill (Jeanette), Arthur (Lil), Johnnie (Rose), Charlie (Maureen), Richie (Debbie), Ray (Bernie), Patty (Irene); sisters, Mary Hickman-Joynsen, Evelyn (Francie) Milley, Dora (Mel) Larson, Muriel (Dennis) Joynsen, Arlene (Brian) Darby. Frankie served in the Armed Forces in Canada and Germany. He will be sadly missed by his many friends, nieces and nephews. Services to be held in Ontario. "This is a journey we take alone. And each must go alone. It's all part of God's Plan. A step on the road home." ___________________________________________________________________________ Frank MacDougall, Sydney Mines Born in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank MacDougall on Feb. 7, 2009, after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney Mines, Frank was the son of the late Dan and Marie (Steele) MacDougall. He is survived by his stepmother, Minnie MacDougall. Frank was a member of St. Pius X parish, Sydney Mines. He worked as a miner, heavy duty mechanic and retired from his true passion as a fisherman. Frank loved being on the water or near it. He was a Mr. Fix-it, if it was broke, he could fix it. You could find him hanging around the Ballast grounds with his buddy Buck Brown and the guys, or sitting around the campfire at the trailer in Big Bras d'Or with his buddy Wally MacAulay and other good friends and family, who will miss him greatly. Frank is survived by his sweetheart, Selena Harris; one son, Brian; daughter, Nancy (Frank Devoe), both of Sydney Mines. His loving grandchildren Brian and Nicole MacNeil and Nancy MacDougall. Also surviving are one brother, Danny (Ann) MacDougall, Port Hood; sisters, Thelma (Norman) MacIntyre, Elaine Chishlom, both of Sydney Mines, Peggy Degaust, North Sydney, Mazie Scott, Annapolis Valley, Rodena Orr, Ohio. Frank also had a loving extended family, Sissy (Len) Nicholson, Blair (Cathy Ann) Harris, Ashley (Gregg) Riggs, Kylie, Emma, Donna, Carlie, Blair and Kayla; special nephew, Bernie MacIntyre; and many more nieces and nephews who loved Uncle Frankie. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Ruby (Slade), brothers, Dougie, Roddy, Jimmy and Fred. A family visitation will be held in J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, today (Monday Feb. 9), from 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Pius X Church, Sydney Mines on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Fr. J.J MacDonald officiating. A special thanks to the Palliative Care team and VON, for the wonderful care that they provided. ___________________________________________________________________________ Anne MacNeil, North Sydney Born in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Anne 'Nan' MacNeil, a former resident of MacInnis Drive, North Sydney on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 at the Northside Community Guest Home where she resided. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Christina (MacIntosh) MacInnis. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Sydney Mines. Nan enjoyed listening to Celtic music and being part of the social functions at the Guest Home. For many years Nan was a devoted care giver to her mother and father and then later to her sister Jeromina. She is survived by her son Blaise (Colleen) MacNeil, Yarmouth, and her three grandchildren Kelly Anne, Emily and Nicole; her four sisters Theresa Parsons, Rita (Bill) Penny, both of North Sydney, Christina MacInnis, Sydney and Margaret Lynch, Connecticut, U.S.A. and two brothers Gregory (Viva) MacInnis, Sydney Mines and Bernard (Jenny) MacInnis, B.C., and she will be dearly missed by her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Peter MacNeil; her brothers Larry and John 'Jack' MacInnis; her sisters Jeromina MacInnis, Barbara Morgan and a brother and sister in infancy. Visitation for Nan will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass to be held 2:30 p.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines with Rev. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ___________________________________________________________________________ Catherine MacNeil, Sydney Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with great sadness that the family of Catherine Marie 'Kissie' MacNeil announce her passing on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009. She died peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (MacNeil) Parago. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima parish, and a former member of Club 55. In recent months she was a resident of New Waterford Heights Nursing Home. 'Kissie' is survived by daughters, Anne (Normand) Trudeau, Ottawa, Joan (David) Wall, New Glasgow; son-in-law, Bernie MacLeod (her primary caregiver for the past number of years). She will also be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Emily MacLeod, Logan Wall, Stefan Trudeau and Jonathan Trudeau and by her great-grandchildren, Madison, Liam, Jenna and Rhys Trudeau. She is survived by one brother, Leo 'Deacon' (Flo) Parago; sisters, Mae Devoe, Gert MacIntyre; sister-in-law, Casey Parago; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her extended family which includes Bernie Sr. and Jane Macleod and their children, Cyril, Carmie, Judy, Sandy and Carl. Besides her husband Malcolm Bernard 'Bernie', she was also predeceased by daughters, Margie MacLeod and Mary Elizabeth (in infancy), brothers, Bernie, Donald, sisters, Helen Hudson, Betty Baker and Florence O'Toole. Visitation for the late Catherine Marie 'Kissie' MacNeil will be held Monday, Feb. 9 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George St., Sydney. Funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Fr. Will MacPherson officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Marcella McIntyre, Glace Bay Born in Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marcella McIntyre, 92, of Seaview Manor, and formerly of Glace Bay Road, Reserve Mines. Marcella passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Reserve Mines she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Gryson) Stack. Marcella was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines. She was a 60-year past president of St. Joseph's CWL and past president of St. Joseph's Altar Society. Marcella was co-founder of the Twilight Club in Reserve Mines and librarian in Reserve Mines for 25 years. She loved to crochet. Marcella will be sadly missed by her loving son, Terry, Reserve Mines; brother, Alex Stack, Reserve Mines; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John Edward McIntyre, and brother, Steve Stack. In honouring Marcella's wishes, there will be no visitation. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines, with Fr. Conrad Edwards officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. Donations in Marcella's memory may be made to St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund. Online condolences to the McIntyre family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Marie "Queenie" Morrison, Sydney Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Marie 'Queenie' Morrison (Stevens), 71, of Sydney River, passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Naomi (Pitcher) Stevens. Queenie was a bookkeeper by trade, a member of Sydney River United Church and Trinity Church Choir. She was an avid bowler and member of Sydney Suburban West Kinnettes. She is survived by her husband, Donald Norman (Moose) Morrison; her caregiver and best friend, daughter, Donna, and son, Barry (Maria); grandchildren, Krystina and Candice; sisters, Marion Sheppard and Olive Hulford; brother, John; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Eva MacPhail, Lillian Frost, two sisters in infancy, brothers, Don, Harold and George. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment will be held at Hardwood Hill Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association or Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Eric Newell, Sydney Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Eric Newell. He was the son of the late Joseph and Jane (Stanley) Newell. Eric was the last surviving member of his family. He retired from the blooming mill department of Sydney Steel. Eric was predeceased by four brothers, Edgar, Maxwell, Joseph and Wesley, three sisters, Olive Terrio, Levina Jacobs and Princalina Sheppard. Eric was a kind and gentle soul and will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation at the request of the deceased. Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery will take place at a later date. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Patrick William (Paddy) Copley, 83, New Waterford - Patrick W. (Paddy) Copley passed away on Feb. 08, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Inverness, he was the son of the late Isaac and Catherine (MacKinon) Copley. Paddy met his late wife, Gertie, they married and settled in New Waterford, where he worked as a miner in No. 16, No. 12 and Lingan collieries until his retirement. Paddy enjoyed company, telling stories, jokes, cards, bingo, walking, dances and eating. He also prompted at the dances for years. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Johnny Coady; and sister-in-law, Mary (Michael) Stewart; several nieces and nephews. Paddy was the last surviving member of his family, and besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Gertrude Frances (Coady) Copley, sisters, Minnie (Joe) MacInnis and Katie (Jimmy) Smith, brothers, George (Elizabeth), Edward and John. Visitation for Paddy will take place on Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave in New Waterford, NS, 802-862-7500. A funeral mass to celebratae Paddy's life will take place on Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 at 2 om, in the parish of St. Leonard/St. Michael's Church, River Ryan, with Fr. Paul MacNeil officiating. A luncheon will follow at the LOC, Plummer Ave in New Waterford, all are welcomed. Donations can be made to a charity of one's choice. 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