Cape Breton Deaths February 14, 2009 Saturday There are 7 obituaries for February 14, 2009. 1. Capstick, Duncan 'Buddy' B - published February 13, 2009 2. Gardiner, Genevieve 'Jenny' D - published February 13, 2009 3. King, Neville C - published February 13, 2009 4. Manuel, Ethel H - published February 12, 2009 5. Messenger, Harold S - published February 13, 2009 6. Nolan, Leo - published February 13, 2009 7. Parsons, Rose T - published February 13, 2009 8. Turnbull, Graham Morrison - published February 13, 2009 Duncan 'Buddy' Capstick, Neil's Harbour Born in Capstick, Nova Scotia, Canada, - We the family of the late Buddy Capstick are saddened to announce his passing at Buchanan Memorial Health Center, Neils Harbour, on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, after a lengthy illness. Born in Capstick, Victoria County, he was the son of the late W. J. Duncan and Margaret M. (MacDonald) Capstick. He was a member of St. Margarets parish. Buddy served with the Canadian Army in the Second World War. He worked as an inshore fisherman. He is survived by his two grandsons, John L. and Bernard Bud Burton; sister, Bertha Kanarie; brother Ernest (Marie) Capstick and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Buddy was predeceased by a son, John; brothers, Ronald, Dan R. and Angus. Visitation for Buddy Capstick will be held in St. Margarets Parish Center, St. Margarets Village, on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass celebrating his life will take place on Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Margarets Church, with Fr. Dan MacDonald officiating. The burial will take place in the spring. Donations in Buddys memory may be made to St. Margarets Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca Genevieve 'Jenny' Gardiner, Sydney Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jenny Gardiner on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Theresa (Hayes) Gardiner. She enjoyed walks on the beach and spending time with her family. Jenny is survived by her daughter, April (Warren) Higgins; sisters, Josie Hill, Rose (John) Jack, Pearl Gardiner and Theresa Robic; brothers, Mike (Ann) Gardiner, Charlie Gardiner, Jim Gardiner, John (Thomasina) Gardiner, as well as her sunshine, granddaughter, Jennie. She is also survived by her dear friends, Kenneth Bishop and John MacIssac as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Betty MacNeil, Nora Washbrook, Bridget Ann Gardiner and a brother in infancy. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 15,2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Memorial mass will take place 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at St. Theresa Church, with Fr. James Oliver officiating. Reception will follow at Chants Funeral Home. Interment to take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks at a later date. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Neville King, Glace Bay Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, - Neville Chamberlain King, 73, Richmond Street, Sydney, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009, at the Cape Breton Healthcare Complex, Glace Bay. Born in St. Johns, Nfld., he was a son of the late Alpheus and Ada (Day) King. Neville was employed with Cape Breton Beverages for 25 years, until retirement. Surviving are his wife, Thelma; daughter, Deborah (Steve) Miller, Hills Road, Mira; son, Richard (Helen), Howie Centre; sister, Sherry MacNeil, B.C.; grandchildren, Jessica and Spencer Miller. Neville was predeceased by his sister, Myrtle, who was born in New York. We would like to thank Dr. MacNeil and the nurses at the ICU unit in Glace Bay, as well as, Dr. Coakley and the staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday 11 a. m., with Rev. Fred Rhymes officiating. Interment will take place at Hardwood Hill Cemetery in the spring. He will be forever loved and sadly missed. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. Ethel Manuel, Baie Ste Anne Born in Alder Point, Nova Scotia, Canada, - It is with profound sadness we announce the death of our dear mother and grandmother, Ethel Manuel. Ethel joined the angels on February 4, 2009, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born in Alder Point, N.S. and was the daughter of Mary (Devoe) Fry and the late James Fry. She was a devoted member of Ste. Anne Church in Baie Ste. Anne, N.B. Ethel graduated from Mount St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Chatham, N.B. in 1953. She won a warm spot in the hearts of all she met while training there. Ethel enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting, reading and occasionally she joined her husband moose hunting. She gave with a heart full of love and no one who visited her home left empty handed. She will be remembered as a gracious lady who never complained and accepted the challenge of life with grace and dignity. She will be greatly missed by her husband Benoit Manuel; her 10 children and 16 grandchildren who were her precious jewels. Ethel is survived by her husband, Benoit; daughters, Charlene Manuel (Michael), Rachelle Carroll (Johnny), Melissa Savoie (Kevin), Lorna Manuel (George), Dorcas Mollins (Mike), Petrina Hebert (Daniel); sons, Joe Manuel, Arnold Manuel, Alexis Manuel (Diane), Karl Manuel (Sarah); 16 grandchildren; mother, Mary (Devoe) Fry; sisters, Linda (Lawrence MacPhee), Margaret McGraw, Bonita Mulley (Donnie), Eileen Brennan (Sheldon); brothers, William (Judy), Eugene (Joan), Edward (Faye), Earl (Lori), Brian (Sheri); sisters-in-law, Mary Fry and Linda Fry. She was predeceased by an infant granddaughter; her dad, Jim Fry; brothers, Stanley and Arthur. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at 11 a.m. in St. Anne Church in Baie Ste. Anne, N.B. with Fr. Fidele LeBlanc officiating. This is a journey we take alone And each must go alone Its all part of Gods plan A step on the road home. Harold Messenger, Glace Bay Harold S. Messenger 1925 - 2009 Dominion - It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce that our father, grandfather, great grandfather and most importantly, our friend, Harold Sinclair Messenger has passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. This date also was Harold and Mary Alices 62nd Wedding Anniversary. A native of Dominion Street, Sydney, Harold was the son of the late Millage and Rosetta (Johnson) Messenger. Harold was employed with the Sydney Steel Plant for many years. Upon his retirement, he was employed as a Commissionaire for several years. Harold was a veteran stationed in Pettawawa and served in Korea. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Ruth (Roger) MacNeil, Fort Erie, Ontario, Marie (Tony) MacPherson, Hazel Messenger, Evelyn (Brian) Gouthro only son, Harold (Tillie), Dominion all of Dominion and one sister, Hazel Messenger, Kitchener, Ontario; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife, Mary Alice (Forbes); brothers, Melbourne, Allister, Russell and one sister, Mary. Visitation for Harold Messenger will be held Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Dominion with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Interment will be at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. A luncheon will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harolds memory may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd Memorial Fund. Online condolences to the Messenger family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca Dad is gone from this world but never from our hearts. Leo Nolan, Glace Bay Leo Nolan 84, Glace Bay - The family of Leo Nolan is deeply saddened to announce his peaceful passing on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Leo was the son of the late Michael and Sarah (Moore) Nolan of Caledonia. He was a hardworking family man who worked many years for Devco retiring in 1989 after many years of service. He was extremely independent and spoke his mind, but also had a great sense of humor and quick wit that put a smile on many faces. Leo was a real sports enthusiast, especially bowling and attained many trophies and awards. He loved to attend all community sporting events where he made lasting friendships. Leo and family spent some years in California and it became his home away from home. In his later years, he was happy spending time with is great grandchildren whom he loved dearly. To sum up Leos personality, we will quote his sister Ernie: Leo was always a gentleman. We will miss you Da and you will never be forgotten. Leo is survived by his loving wife, Verus Bubs (Kelly); daughters, Leona, Glace Bay, Caroline (Roger) Bannister, California, Denise (Gerard) McNeil, Glace Bay, Cecelia, Ottawa; cherished grandchildren, Laurie (Charlie) Nicholls, Ottawa, Shawn Marsden, Alberta; great grandchildren, Rebecca and Nolan Ratchford and Cameron Ferguson. Also surviving are sisters, Mellie Boyce, Sydney, Ernie (George) Penny, Halifax, Charlena MacMullin, Ottawa; brothers, Joe (Emma), Glace Bay, Terence, Halifax and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Margaret, Etta, Anne, Christie; brothers, Billy, John Jit and Angus. In honoring Leos wishes, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay with Fr. Conrad Edwards officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will be held at a later date in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Online condolences to the Nolan family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca Donations in Leos memory may be made to: East Division Boys and Girls Club c/o Owen MacKenzie Cape Breton Regional Service P.O. Box 340 Glace Bay, N.S. Rose Parsons, Tatamagouche Born in Sydney , Nova Scotia, Canada, - Rose Theresa Parsons, 79, Tatamagouche, passed away February 13, 2009 in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Nigel and Mamie (Shebib) Holbeche. Rose worked as a CNA at St. Rita Hospital, Sydney, and then as a corrections officer at the Nova Scotia Correctional Centre in Lower Sackville. Surviving are daughters, Lynn Parsons, Dartmouth, Donna Jaillet (Archie), Caissie Cape, N.B.; foster-daughter, Louise Nicholson (Ron), Tatamagouche; sons, Lloyd Parsons (Debbie), Edmonton; George Parsons, Kellowna, B.C.; grandchildren, Chrystal, Jillian, Christopher, Joe, Jimmy, Johnny, Tracy, and foster-granddaughter, Jillian; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Gertrude Moore, Sydney, Ellen Rose (Charles), Sydney, Evelyn Waye (Joe), Sydney, Betty Rayburn, Sydney, Diane Murchison (Kenny), Lower Sackville; brothers, Nigel Holbeche, Orillia, Ontario, George Holbeche (Sharon), Oakville, Ontario. She was predeceased by infant son, Arthur Holbeche; sister, Dorothy Collins. Cremation has taken place. No visitation or funeral services by request. Memorial donations can be made to North Shore Health Services Foundation or a charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Coulter's Funeral Home (657-3288) P.O. Box 190, Tatamagouche, N.S. B0K 1V0. Private condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting the funeral home website at mmcfunerals.com. Graham Morrison Turnbull (AKA Scott Turner) 77, Nashville, Tenn, - Funeral service for the late Graham Morrison Turnbull, who passed away February 9, 2009, will be held on Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 11:30 am, at the Woodlawn Roesch Patton Funeral Home, Nashville, Tenn. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org