Cape Breton Deaths February 25, 2009 Wednesday There are 3 obituaries for February 25, 2009. 1. Bunyan, Carly K - published February 24, 2009 2. Faulkner, Roy 'Ken' K - published February 24, 2009 3. Kelly, Ruth Elizabeth - published February 24, 2009 ___________________________________________________________________________ Carly Bunyan, Troy Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, June 19, 1982 On Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, our Carly passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on June 19, 1982, in Hamilton, Ont., but grew up on Cape Breton Island. Carly was the oldest daughter of John and Kathy (MacNeil) Bunyan, and loving sister of Paul, Jackie and Neil. Carly was an amazing young women who attained many remarkable accomplishments in her 26 years of life. She graduated from SAERC High School in 2000 as female athlete of the year. After graduating she went on to study at the University of Maine, on a full athletic scholarship. During her second year of studies she was diagnosed with a brain tumour and had to take a reprieve from her studies. However, as she expressed in her own words, “Giving up means you have to quit . . . I decided not to give up.” Staying true to her words, Carly went on to eventually graduate in 2006 with a bachelor of arts degree in anthropology from the University of Maine. She was a gold medal scholar-athlete award winner who maintained a high aggregate for the duration of her studies and remained on the Dean’s list. She was captain of the University of Maine women’s track team from 2005-2006. In 2005, she was recipient of the prestigious NCAA Wilma Rudolph Student Athlete Achievement Award in Raleigh, North Carolina, along with only three other individuals in the United States of America. However, she was the only non-American to receive this award — an award intended to honour student athletes who have overcome great personal, academic and/or emotional odds to achieve academic success while participating in intercollegiate athletics. Carly participated in two Canada Summer Games — one in London, Ont. in 2001 and the other in Regina, Sask. in 2005. In Saskatchewan she was the Team Nova Scotia flag bearer for the closing ceremonies of the Canada Summer Games — a unanimous decision by the track team. She also participated in many other sporting events such as the Junior Nationals and Legions. Carly still holds provincial records for the triple jump across four age classes. She was involved in many different sports in her lifetime, and a beautiful highland dancer who captivated everyone with her infectious smile. She was honorary chair for the Relay for Life in 2007, and was an inspirational speaker at various events. Carly travelled extensively in her lifetime — she went to Europe, saw the Mayan Ruins in Mexico, travelled across the country and participated in an archaeological dig at the Fortress of Louisburg. She had several interests and experienced many wonderful adventures. Carly went horseback riding and skiing in the Rocky Mountains, boating on lakes and the ocean, fishing, canoeing and four-wheeling. However, her favourite place to be was at the family sugar camp in Queensville. Carly and her father returned here every spring to tap the maple trees and to make maple syrup. This was a special place that the family visited. She loved music, guitar, dancing, track, meeting new people, travelling, laughing, purses, shopping, shoes, the outdoors, drawing, sports, animals, chocolate and archaeology. She described herself by saying, “I am a generally happy person . . . I like to party, like to have fun. I love sports, the beach and I especially love my family. Archaeology is my passion . . .” One of her favourite quotes was “Whether you think you can or think you can’t — you are right.” One year ago Carly’s brain tumour returned and eventually the cancer overtook her — but she made a gallant fight and lived twice as long as most individuals inflicted with this type of cancer. Through it all, she was always more concerned with others than herself. Carly will never be forgotten. Her beautiful smile, gentle demeanour, selflessness, courage and unwavering spirit will remain with us always. Besides being survived by her parents, John and Kathy, she is also survived by maternal grandparents, Isabelle (Billy Bouchie) and paternal grandparents, Frank Bunyan and Aleda Riendeau. She will be forever missed by her brother, Paul, Antigonish; sister, Jackie, Troy, and youngest brother, Neil, Troy; along with several aunts and uncles, Bernadette MacNeil, Fort McMurray, Barbara (Harvey MacKinnon), Port Hastings, Liz (Brian Johnston), Port Hastings, Viola MacLeod, Halifax, Carl MacNeil (Cathy), Halifax, Barry MacNeil (Carol), Halifax, Debbie (Tom Graham), Judique, Tammy Bunyan (Bobby), Port Hawkesbury, Bill (Carol Bunyan), Bridgetown, and Frances Chambers (Tim), Lower Sackville. She had a very special relationship with many of her cousins, Corey, Garret, Meghann, Kelsey, Marie, Hillary, Katie, Melanie, Jessie, Jody, Sarah, Amy, Bradley, Aaron, Dylan, Natasha, Jayde, Kaylee, Coleman, Billie Jean, Patrick, Tina, Gary, Chad, John, Kathleen, Maggie, Cassie, Hannah, Gracie, Michael, Willie and Eugene. She will also be remembered and cherished by her special love Adam Marchand and close friends, Candace, Staci and Emma, as well as her coach of many years, Lauchie Beaton. She was predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Francis MacNeil, Uncle Gary MacDonald and Uncle John Francis MacNeil, who passed in infancy. The family would like to sincerely thank all those who attended and supported Carly in her last days; home support workers, nurses and palliative care in both Antigonish and Port Hawkesbury with special thanks to Nancy Cameron and Marie MacNeil. Her aunts, Tammy and Debbie felt privileged to lovingly care for her until the very end, along with her sweetheart, Adam. The presence of everyone — friends, relatives, her godmother and others meant the world at such a difficult time. Visitation will be held at Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury from 1-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, with funeral Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Stella Maris Church, Creignish, with Fr. Hughie D. MacDonald officiating. Memorial donations can be made to Palliative Care Strait Richmond Hospital. Online condolences may be made to: www.haverstocks.com, “Draw a circle, not a heart, around the one you love, because a heart can break but a circle goes on forever. . . From Carly (Facebook).” ___________________________________________________________________________ Roy 'Ken' Faulkner, Musquodoboit Born in Upper Lakeville, Nova Scotia, Canada, April 20, 1922 - Roy Kenneth ‘Ken’ Faulkner, 86, Lake Charlotte, passed away February 22, 2009, in Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital, Musquodoboit Harbour. Born April 20, 1922, in Upper Lakeville, he was a son of the late Henry and Cora (Blakeney) Faulkner. He was a veteran of the Second World War. For 35 years he operated his own flooring business in the Halifax/Dartmouth area until his retirement in 1981. He then moved to Lake Charlotte to enjoy his passions of hunting, fishing, gardening and working in his woodpile. Ken lovingly enjoyed his family and friends, campfires by the lake and a glass of good red wine. Surviving are his sons, Harry (Audrey), Baddeck, Larry (Janice), Economy, David (Janete), Lake Charlotte; grandchildren, Heather (Jason), Pugwash, Stephen, South Korea; their mother, Susan Faulkner, Amherst; Kenny (Hilary), Edmonton, Diane (Adam), Dartmouth, Jeffrey and Emily, Lake Charlotte; great-granddaughter, Talia, Dartmouth; sister, Roxy Kidson, Upper Lakeville; sisters-in-law, Jean Turple, Lake Charlotte, Dorothy Smith, Dartmouth; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Rena (Turple); brother, Arthur; sister, Florence Mitchell; brothers-in-law, Oliver Kidson and Doug Mitchell, Edsel, Calvin and Loyal Turple; sisters-in-law, Kathleen Faulkner and Carol Turple. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today (Wednesday), in Rowlings Funeral Home, Musquodoboit Harbour. Service 11 a.m. Thursday in St. James Anglican Church, Upper Lakeville. Interment to follow in St. James Church Cemetery, Upper Lakeville, Fr. Paul Findlay officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Upper Lakeville. ___________________________________________________________________________ Ruth Elizabeth Kelly North Sydney/Middle Musquodoboit - Funeral service for the late Ruth Elizabeth Kelly, who passed away on Feb 18, 2009, will be held Friday, Feb 27, at 2 pm, in Riverside United Church, Elmsvale, with Rev Marjory Cornelius officiating. Please note the change of place of service. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org