Cape Breton Deaths February 19, 2009 Thursday There are 11 obituaries for February 19, 2009. 1. Bond, Marion - published February 18, 2009 2. Burns, Lawrence A - published February 18, 2009 3. Keats, Mary 'Sis' E - published February 18, 2009 4. Macdonald, D. Jean - published February 17, 2009 5. MacKay, Donald R - published February 18, 2009 6. MacQuarrie, Mary "Tena" C - published February 18, 2009 7. Musgrave, Francis G - published February 18, 2009 8. Piercey, Linda Marie - published February 18, 2009 9. Roach, Alexander 'Gander' - published February 18, 2009 10. Ross, Ralph E - published February 18, 2009 11. Usher, Shane M - published February 18, 2009 Marion Bond, Glace Bay Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Marion Bond, 89, of Glace Bay, on February 16th, 2009. Born in Sydney, Marion was the daughter of the late John E. (Jack) MacLeod and his wife Margaret Ferguson MacLeod. Marion was employed at T. Eaton Co. in Glace Bay. Marion was also employed at T. Eaton Co. in Toronto, while living in Scarborough. She was a member of Warden United Church, Glace Bay and attended West Minister Presbyterian Church while in Toronto. Marion is survived by daughters Ruth (Gene) Harnett and Warna Fraser; son James B. (Jim) Bond; brothers Earl (Dean) MacLeod of Sydney, and Allister MacLeod, Ontario; grand-sons Ryan, Craig and Marc Harnett, Ontario, Warren and Jamie Fraser, Alberta; granddaughters Cyndie Fraser, Ontario, Carrie Lynn (Rory) Bradshaw B.C., Ruth (Jamie) Anderson, Glace Bay; Great grandsons Frasier, Hunter, Fabian, Logan and Linden, great granddaughters Brooklynn, Jill and RoryLynn. Besides her parents, Marion was predeceased by her husband Byron Bond, Son-in-law Fabe Fraser, Great grandson Matthew Bradshaw, brothers Morris and Ralph MacLeod, sister-in-law Gloria MacLeod and Charlotee MacLeod. Visitation for the late Marion Bond will be held Friday, February 20, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Warden United Church with Rev. Clayton Austin officiating. Interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Marions memory can be made to Warden United Church or a charity of ones choice. Online condolences may be emailed to patten@seaside.ns.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Lawrence Burns, Halifax Born in Fourchu, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Lawrence Archibald Burns, 77, Fourchu Road, Fourchu, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at the QEII, Halifax, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Fourchu, he was a son of the late John and Myrtle (Vantassel) Burns. Lawrence was a member of Fourchu United Church and a retired fisherman. Surviving are his sisters, Helen Pozer (Allister Sobey), New Castle, N.B. and Peggy (Phillip) Gwynn, Fourchu; several nieces and nephews, with whom he spent his final hours. Lawrence was predeceased by his sister, Dolena Walker; brother, Roddie and loving dog, Kaliegh. Visitation will take place at Fourchu United Church on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Fourchu United on Saturday 2 p.m., with Nancy Whitney, DLM officiating. Interment in Little Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the burn unit at the QEII or Fourchu United Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca ___________________________________________________________________________ Mary 'Sis' Keats, Glace Bay Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with great sadness that we, the family of Mary Ellen Sis Keats, announce her passing on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Frances (Hicks) Keats. Sis was employed as a housekeeper for many years. She was a lifelong member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Dominion, where she was on the board of executors for many years and was a member of the choir and quilting club. Sis was also a member of Branch 78 Legion ladies auxiliary. Sis will be sadly missed by her sons, Doug (Lilly) Keats, South Head, and Fred Keats, Ontario; one sister, Dora Keats, Dominion. She is also surviving by two loving granddaughters, Marlane (Jim) Gibbs, Gimli, Man., and Cheryl (A.J.) Hall, Glace Bay. Sis leaves behind four great-grandchildren she loved with all her heart, Caleigh Gibbs, J.D. Hall, Sinead Gibbs and Courtney Hall, along with many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Sis was predeceased by her brothers, Henry, England, Jim, Dominion, two sisters, Frances Gallant, Dominion, and Susan Blundon, Ontario, and a granddaughter, Sharon Lynn Keats, in infancy. Visitation for Sis Keats will be held today (Thursday) from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Church of the Good Shepherd with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. Donations in Siss memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Association or the Church of the Good Shepherd, Dominion. Online condolences to the Keats family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Mother God took the sunshine from the skys, and made the love light in your eyes, >From honeyed flowers He took the dew, and made your tears, unselfish, true, upon a rock your faith He built. With angel prayers your breath He filled, and with His love made yours divine, But best of all, He made you mine. ___________________________________________________________________________ D. Jean Macdonald, Hamilto - D. Jean (MacLean) Macdonald, peacefully, at The Village of Wentworth Heights, Hamilton, Ont., Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Fraser for 53 years, who predeceased her in 2001. Dear mother of David and his wife Elizabeth, London, Jim and his wife Anne, Woodstock, and Robert and his wife Marilyn, Heidelberg, Ontario. Loving grandmother of Gregory (and wife Erin), Daniel (and wife Luann), Brian, Jill, Drew, Heather and Michael, and great-grandmother of Claire and Noelle. She was predeceased by her parents, Donald (Danny) and Edith MacLean, brothers, Grant and Roy, Glace Bay. She is survived by her brother, Donald (and wife Suzanne), Toronto, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jean was a graduate in nursing of the Glace Bay General Hospital in 1947, and worked at several hospitals and nursing homes in St. Jacobs and Hamilton. She was a longtime member of the Emmanuel United Church in Hamilton, and is fondly remembered by her many church friends. The family is grateful for the care received by Jean from the doctors, nurses and staff of the Juravinski Cancer Centre, Henderson Hospital, and The Village of Wentworth Heights. Resting at Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Ave. E., Hamilton. Visitation was held at the funeral home 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. A funeral service will be held at Emmanuel United Church, 871 Upper Ottawa St., Hamilton, at 11 a.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 19). Cremation is to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Emmanuel United Church, the Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton, or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. ___________________________________________________________________________ Donald MacKay, St. Peter's Born in Kingsville, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Donald R. MacKay, 98, of St. Peters passed away peacefully at Richmond Villa, St. Peters on February 17, 2009. Born in Kingsville on March 8, 1911, Donald was the son of the late Angus and Mary (MacDonald) MacKay. In his early years, Donald worked in mines in Quebec and Northern Ontario. He served his country proudly with the 1st Field Company, RCE Regina Rifles. After the war, Donald and his first wife, Margaret (MacDonald) settled in Brantford, Ont. where he worked for 3M corporation. Later they moved to Moncton, N.B., where he was employed with the CNR. At age 72, Donald moved to St. Peters upon marriage to Marjorie (MacDonald) MacKenzie. Donalds life (and theirs) was enriched by the addition of children; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was very proud of them all and was a wonderful supporter of the grandchildrens journeys in highland dancing, piping and fiddling. Donald was a fluent Gaelic speaker and had vast knowledge of Scottish history , Scottish lore and most especially, family ancestry... a true Sloighneadh. Donald was an avid gardener and his flower beds and neatly trimmed yard, were a joy to behold. Donald is survived by his wife, Marjorie (MacDonald-MacKenzie) and his stepchildren, Dianne (Conrad) Landry, Sampsonville; Marjorie Mimi (Charles) Blinn, Lower Sackville, Ian (Mary) MacKenzie, Little Narrows, Rosemary (Mac) MacIsaac, St. Peters, Joan (Allan) MacDonald, New Glasgow, Lt. Col. Ken (Carole) MacKenzie, Ottawa, Major Allan (Celia) MacKenzie, Halifax. His grandchildren, Martha (Troy) Allen, MacKenzie Landry, John and Maisie Sampson, Matt and Veronica MacIsaac, Marsalie and Alison MacKenzie and Freya MacKenzie and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters, Mary Hardie, Port Hawkesbury, Florence Graham, Judique; sister-in-law, Madeline MacKay, Judique and brother, Alex Francis MacKay, Kingsville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Donald was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret and brothers, Dan, Peter, John A. Jimmy and Joe. Donald was a devout Catholic and member of St. Peters parish and St. Anthonys Guild. He was recently bestowed with a life membership to the CN Pensioners Club. He belonged to the Clan MacKay Society and the Order of Good Cheer. Visitation will be held today (Thursday) from 2- 9 p.m. and Friday morning from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at Alex Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peters. Visitation at St. Mary of the Angels Church in Glendale from 2 p.m. until time of funeral at 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 with Fr. Everett MacDow officiating. Donations may be made to St. Mary of the Angels Parish Cemetery Fund. Donalds family would like to sincerely thank the Richmond Home Support workers, the wonderful staff at St. Anne Community Health Care Centre, Arichat and Richmond Villa, St. Peters for the loving and excellent care given him. God bless you all. Cumaibh suas a Ghàidhlig ___________________________________________________________________________ Mary "Tena" MacQuarrie, Sydney Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Christina Tena MacQuarrie, 427 Atlantic Street, Sydney, died at home on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, after a short illness. Christina was the daughter of the late R.H. MacLean and Maryena (MacNeil) MacLean of New Waterford. A graduate of the Provincial Teachers College, Truro, she taught classes at Mt. Carmel School in New Waterford for five years before moving to Sydney where she was employed in administration at CJCB Radio and TV (ATV) for 38 years. Christina was an active volunteer in several community organizations, receiving awards from the S.P.C.A., Laubach Literacy of Canada and Nova Scotia (Each One Teach One), Volunteer Resource Centre, C.B.R.M. and the United Way. She was a past chairperson for the local Laubach Council and provincial training officer for trainers in the L.L.C. method of teaching adults to read and write. She was a past board member of New Dawn Enterprises and N.S. Literacy Advisory Council. Christina is survived by sisters, Phemie MacLean and Dorothy Dumont, in addition to several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by brothers, Frank and Angus and sister, Catherine Currie. At her request, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Josephs Church with Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Donations in her memory may be made to the S.P.C.A., C.B. Literacy Network, C.B. Cancer Society or the Volunteer Resource Centre. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Francis Musgrave, Sydney Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Francis Frank Gregory Musgrave on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Clarence and Martha (Kehoe) Musgrave. Dad was a long time resident of Loch Lomond. He was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan. He had a great love for fishing, hunting, and gardening as well as long drives in the country. He enjoyed driving his lawn mower, and making many different lawn ornaments. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. As per dads request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment will take place at a later date. In memory of Frank, donations may be made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care or Hip Hip Hooray in support of the Canadian Orthopedic Foundation. A sincere thank you to the nursing staff of 4C for their excellent care, love and attention. We are grateful to his physicians, Dr. Ron MacCormack, Dr. Kevin Orrell, and particularly, Dr. Anees Shehzad. A special thanks to the Palliative Care team including the volunteers whose delivery of fresh flowers brightened each week. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of ___________________________________________________________________________ Linda Marie Piercey, Lamont Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Linda Marie Piercey, 48, of MacKesey Drive, Victoria Mines, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Lamont, Alta. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Alan Francis Mose and Theresa Bea (Burke) Reid. Linda was a member of St. Alphonsus Church, Victoria Mines. She worked at Shell Scotsford in Alberta and was a member of the Labourers Local 92. Linda was an accomplished musician who played guitar and sang with the band Fancy Free for several years. She was very family oriented and loved spending time with children. Linda volunteered with several community groups, namely the childrens aid society and Each One, Teach One. Surviving are son, Daniel J. Piercey, Victoria Mines; brothers, Francis (Clara), Murray (Jay), both of New Waterford, Michael, Russell, both of Alberta; sister, Theresa, Calgary; many nieces, nephews and special friends. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at Park Memorial Chapel in Lamont, Alta. A funeral mass of celebration will take place Monday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael Church, River Ryan, with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. A luncheon will follow at St. Agnes hall, Convent Street, New Waterford. Interment will be in St. Alphonsus Cemetery at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the Childrens Wish Foundation of Canada-Nova Scotia Chapter. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Alexander 'Gander' Roach, New Waterford Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Alexander Gander Roach, 88, of Second Street, New Waterford, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at home. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Hubert J. and Frances Fanny (Ruelland) Roach. Gander was a member of the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Agnes Church, New Waterford. He was employed for over 35 years with the Dominion Coal Company and Devco. Gander was a member of the New Waterford Pensioners Club where he enjoyed playing pool. He also enjoyed bowling and had a keen interest in building model boats. Surviving are daughters, Bernetta McInnis, Sydney, Maria (Peter) MacLean, New Waterford, Carmel (Linus) Muise, Kathleen Roach, Lorraine (Matthew Charazy) Chipman, all of Ontario; stepdaughter, Mary MacKinnon, Victoria, B.C.; sons, Leo, Alexander (Paulette), Donald (Mary), all of New Waterford, Joseph, Michael (Dawn), both of Ontario; stepson, Henry (Laura) MacKinnon, Saskatchewan; brothers, Leger, Halifax, Peter (Shirley), Gardiner Mines; sisters, Mary Cloake, Antoinette Murphy, both of New Waterford; grandchildren, Pete, Kim, Wendy, Tammy, Corrine, Laurie, Dawn, Allison, Jeffrey, Matthew, Sarah, Liz, Doris, Billy, Margaret Ann, Georgina, Jerome, Mary. Gander was predeceased by his wife, Mary Bridget (MacNeil) Roach, daughter, Teresa, brothers, Francis Frico, Eugene, John Jimmy, Peter Louie in infancy, sisters, Louise, Sarah, Agnes, Teresa, and Madeleine. 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 Gander will be held Monday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael Church with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Carmel Centre. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of ones choice. Online expressions of sympathy can be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Ralph Ross, Sydney Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - We, the family of Ralph E. Ross regretfully announce his passing on February 15, 2009 at home. Born on Hardwood Hill, he was the son of the late James and Annie (Brown) Ross. Before retiring at an early age due to sickness, Ralph was a heavy equipment operator with Maritime Builders. Although he spent most of his life in Sydney, he spent a lot of time in Bay Roberts, Nfld. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Olga (Parsons) Ross; one daughter, Glenice (Kevin Head), Sydney; two sons, Bradley (Solonge), Sydney and Dereck (Geraldine), Nfld.; three grandchildren, Mike, N.B. and Bryden and Mason, Nfld., Also surviving are two sisters in Ontario, Verlie and Lillian and a brother, Ronnie in Sydney. Ralph was predeceased by sisters, Emma, Laura and Rita and by brothers, William, Cecil, Abe and Jim. By request there will be no visitation and a private family funeral service has been held in the All Faith Chapel of the Pier Community Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Myers officiating. Interment will be in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. Special thanks are extended to the Cape Breton Cancer Clinic, the Heart Function Clinic, Palliative Care and the VON for the care Ralph received. Donations in Ralphs memory may be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Clinic. Online condolences may be sent to info@pierfuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction of . ___________________________________________________________________________ Shane Usher, Georgetown Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - Surrounded by his loving family at Georgetown Hospital, Shane went peacefully home to be with our Lord and Saviour on February 16, 2009, in his 47th year, after a short battle with cancer. Born in Sydney, N.S., he was the son of Hazen and Marie (Bunn) Usher. He is also survived by his loving other mother, Faith Usher; his childhood sweetheart and love of his life, Hilda (Ash), to whom he had been married for 25 years; his hearts pride and joy, daughters, Deanna and Kelly, both at home; his brothers, Billy (Rosalie), Gardiner Mines, Melvin (Laura), River Denys, Chris (Melanie), Calgary; his sisters, Arlene MacDonald (Paul), Valley Mills, Anna Usher of Scotsville, N.S. and son-in-law to be, Justin Maguire, Georgetown; his in-laws, George and Annie May Ash, Linconville, N.S. and their extended families, many special nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Shane was predeceased by his brothers, Glenn (1968) and Hazen Jr. (1990) and his grandparents, Dolly and Billy Bunn and Margaret and Joe Usher. Shane was a much sought after and respected interior designer and took great pride in his work. He touched the lives of many people with his special ways, even some he never met in person but through his Cape Breton.com family, who all loved and respected him. They will miss his contribution to the site. Shane will live on through our special memories with the way he touched our lives. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Georgetown Christian Fellowship Church, Highway #7, today (Thursday), Feb. 19, 2009 at 2 p.m., officiated by Pastor Dave Tapley. A light lunch and fellowship to follow. Family flowers only please. Remembrances to the Georgetown Chapter of Cancer Assistance Services, 222 Mountainview Road North, Georgetown, L7G 3R2 or directly to the family c/o Hilda Usher, 60 Park Avenue, Apt. 408, Georgetown, L7G 4Y9, would be appreciated by the family. 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