Cape Breton Deaths February 10, 2009 Tuesday There are 6 obituaries for February 10, 2009. 1. Boone, James Leonard - published February 9, 2009 2. Campbell, Christina 'Tean' - published February 9, 2009 3. MacDonald (nee Holmes), Dorothy - published February 9, 2009 4. Morrison, Reginald Gordon - published February 9, 2009 5. Robertson, Todd - published February 9, 2009 6. Clare, Ronald Angus 'Bebe' - published February 9, 2009 James Leonard Boone, Ottawa Born in Dominion, Nova Scotia, Canada, July 24, 1944 - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of James Leonard Boone age 65 of 515-41833 Riverside Drive Ottawa, Ont. K1G 0E8. Len passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 8, 2009. Born in Dominion he was the son of the late James and Olive (Kuhn) Boone. Len will be sadly missed by his wife, Kay (MacLean), Ottawa, sisters, Ann (Bernard) McIsaac, Ottawa, Alice (George) Shorte, Nfld, brothers, Aubrey (Josephine) Boone, Halifax and Fr. Leo Boone, Glace Bay, sister-in-law, Kenzie and brother-in-law, Garfield Doherty. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, John and sister, Gladys. Cremation has taken place and interment will take place at a later date. Donations in Len's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. ___________________________________________________________________________ Christina 'Tean' Campbell, Dundas Peacefully, at Wentworth Lodge, Dundas, Ont., Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Michael Campbell. Christina will be missed by her children, Alberta (Al) Howie, Donna (Steve) Childs, Zeda (Ron) Stickland, Tom (Sandy) Campbell, Sonia (Jim) Fella, Michelle Campbell (Ken), Lindsay Campbell, 18 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; sisters, Estelle Howie and Jean (Don) Grant; many nieces, nephews; family and special friend, Muriel McLellan. Predeceased by her infant son, Michael, parents, Jacob and Christina Snow, seven brothers and one sister. The family would like to thank the staff at Wentworth Lodge for the wonderful care that was given to their mother. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Bay Gardens Funeral Home, Burlington, 905-527-0405. Please sign the online Book of Condolence at www.baygardens.ca. ___________________________________________________________________________ Dorothy MacDonald (nee Holmes), 2009/02/07 - It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the death of our dear mother, Dorothy MacDonald, 84, of Truro, formerly of West Bay, Inverness Co., on February 7, 2009, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Boston, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Florence Holmes. Memories of Dorothy will be cherished forever by her children, Allan (Catherine), Truro, Deborah (Don) Barrett, West Bay, David (Betty), Dartmouth, Lawrence (Stella), Sydney River, and Donna (Gary) Earles, Ottawa. She is also survived by her brother, Archie (Joan) Holmes, Halifax; close family member, Richard (Sharon) MacDonald, West Bay, and brother-in-law, John (Rosalie) MacDonald, Moncton, N.B. Dorothy was blessed with 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy's family was her life. She was a giver of love. Besides to her immediate and extended family, her unselfish nature reached many foster children who were touched by her love and devotion while in her care. Her many friendships formed in Glace Bay, Sydney River, West Bay and Truro over the years were a prized possession and she will be sadly missed by all. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Allan; foster son, Charles (Chuckie) Koziel and her brothers, Lawrence Holmes, England and Charles Holmes, Westmount. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held in West Bay United Church on Wednesday, Feb. 11, under the direction of Rev. Wayne Yorke. The service will commence at 11 a.m. followed by a reception in West Bay Hall, located adjacent to the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. ___________________________________________________________________________ Reginald Gordon Morrison, Halifax - Reginald Gordon Morrison, 73, Halifax, died peacefully at the QEII Hospital on February 4, 2009 following a valiant battle with cancer. He was a son of the late Gordon Morrison of Sydney Mines and Bridgetown. He is survived by his mother, Grace of Halifax; brother, Ron (Bobbi) Morrison of Chester; sister, Shirley (Don) MacDonald of Florida and many much loved nieces and nephews, including Allan MacDougall, Toronto, Joyce MacDougall, Sydney, Shirley (Allan) MacCormack, Pennsylvania, Nancy (David) Nicholson , Saint John, and Linda (Ken) Penner, Antigonish. He was predeceased by his brother, Randolph of Vancouver; sisters, Bertha (Allan) MacDougall of Sydney and Joyce of Sydney Mines. Reg was the chief photographer with the N.S. Dept. of Mines and Energy, retiring in 1996. His remains have been cremated and burial shall take place at the Brookside Cemetery in Sydney Mines, in the springtime. ___________________________________________________________________________ Todd Robertson, Glace Bay Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, November 9, 1974 - It is with deep sadness that Glenda and Cam Robertson, Reserve Mines, announce the sudden and tragic death of their adopted son, Todd, age 34, which occurred Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Glace Bay. Todd was born November 9, 1974 and grew up in Gardiner Mines. He was raised with three sisters, Jody MacGillivary (Greg), Reserve Mines, Shauna Robertson (Gary McNeil), Glace Bay and Arlene at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. Onlline condolences to the Robertson family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Ronald Angus 'Bebe' Clare, Moncton Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, May 13, 1933 - Ronald Angus Clare, 75, of West River passed away on Feb. 8, 2009, at the Moncton Hospital, with his family by his side. Ronald was born in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, N.S., on May 13, 1933, the son of the late Ronald Wesley and Christine (MacDonald) Clare. Ron served in the military until he retired in 1978. He then went to work at Fundy National Park for several years. He was a past president of the Lions Club. In his younger years he was an avid curler being a member of the Fundy Curling Club and also curling at various other clubs. Ron was an old car buff. He will be remembered for his great sense of humour and for his quick wit. He was always smiling. 'Your gentle smile and generous heart will live with us forever.' He will be deeply missed by his wife, Shirley (Mercer) Clare; daughters, Sharon MacDonald (Jim), Moncton, and Ina Lynn Carter (Greg), Lower Cape; sons, Brian (Sandra), Fall River, N.S., and Ronald (Kathy), Riverview; his five grandchildren, Kelly, Christine, Jacquelynn, Eric and Mary; three great-grandchildren, Shantelle, Katie and Julia; two great great-grandchildren, Nevaeh and Carly; sisters, Joan Clare and Ina Clare, both of Woodpoint, Clara Pegg (Allen), Upper Leitches Creek, N.S., and Carol Sullivan (Clinton), Berwick, N.S.; brothers, Roy (Madeline), Woodpoint, Wesley (Margaret), Cape Enrage, Jim (Linda), Bellville, Ont., and Jack (Anne), Calgary, Alta. He will also be missed by several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his stepmother, Margaret 'Peggy' (Steele) Clare. Honouring Ron's own wishes there will be no visitation. A memorial service will take place at the Albert County Funeral Home, Thursday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Alex Mosher officiating. Interment will be held in Cape Breton in the spring. No flowers please. For those who wish, donations to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital-Palliative Care Unit or to the Henri Cormier Lodge would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, Hopewell Cape, N.B., 506-734-2780, www.albertcountyfh.com. Due to family allergies please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents to the service. "No" ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org