Cape Breton Deaths March 13, 2009 Friday There are 4 obituaries for March 13, 2009. 1. Bennett, Melda M - published March 12, 2009 2. LeBlanc, Catherine (Kaye) T - published March 12, 2009 3. MacRae, Mary M - published March 12, 2009 4. O'Hearn, Ursula - published March 12, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Melda Bennett, Glace Bay at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada - Melda Bennett, age 69 of 5th Street, Glace Bay passed away at home on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 surrounded by her family. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late John ?Jack? and Mary (Wilson) McGrath. Melda was a member of St. John?s Church, Glace Bay. She worked at Mike?s Lunch for 15 years and at one time belonged to the ladies Tuesday night bowling league. Melda enjoyed cooking and gardening; but most of all she will be remembered for her compassionate and caring nature towards her family and friends. Melda is survived by her husband, Tom Bennett; two daughters, Michele (Alex) Gillis, Glace Bay and Alison (Richard) Trumble, Dartmouth, N.S. She is also survived by one brother, Woodrow ?Doe?, Glace Bay; one sister, Mary ?Kay? Meston (Alex), Glace Bay; four grandchildren, Alex Jr., Sean Michael, Brandon, Jaxon; nieces, nephews and a special niece, Krista Rafferty. Melda was predeceased by two brothers, Michael ?Sheb?, William ?Chick?, grandson, Matthew; a sibling in infancy and by three sisters-in-law, Helen, Rita and Lorna McGrath; two nephews, Charles and Brucie McGrathVisitation will be held on Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass, officiated by Rev. Patrick O? Neill, will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. in St. John?s Church, Glace Bay. Cremation to follow with burial in the parish cemetery at a later date. Reception to be held in the parish hall. As an expression of sympathy for Melda, donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Palliative Care. Condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Catherine (Kaye) LeBlanc, Glace Bay Born in 06/12/1929 at Sydney Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada - Catherine Theresa LeBlanc, Dec. 6, 1929-March 12, 2009, passed away peacefully at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex surrounded by her family. Our mother endured many health challenges over the last 18 months but each one was faced with courage and resolve. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Elliott. Catherine was predeceased by her husband, Matthew LeBlanc (1989), sisters, Geraldine Myalls, Josephine Hill, brothers, James (Jimmy) and John (Jackie) Elliott. Catherine is survived by her sons, Matty (Linda), Fort McMurray, Alta., Joel (Anna) Surrey, British Columbia, Greg (Cindy), Sydney Mines, Danny (Sherry), Saint John, N.B., Marcel (Nicole), Fort McMurray, Alta.; her daughters, Arlene Guest (Martin), Edmonton, Alta., Paula Coakley (Leonard), Georges River, N.S., and Judy Brennan (Darrell), Florence, N.S. She is also survived by two sisters, Irene Rosso, Ontario, Jessie Hamilton, Florida; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Catherine was a life-long resident of Sydney Mines, and was employed for many years with the Northside Amalgamated School Board. She was a member of the Florence Legion where she enjoyed many fun evenings playing darts with her friends. Kaye?s main focus in life was an unwavering devotion to her children and grandchildren (Grandma?s angels). We all enjoyed her wit and sense of humour, both sharpened by the experience of being a coal miner?s wife raising eight children. In respect of Catherine?s wishes, arrangements are entrusted to Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Visitation for Catherine will be held Sunday, March 15, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will take place Monday, March 16 at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, Sydney Mines, Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. A reception will follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Catherine?s memory can be made to the Sydney Mines Food Bank. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mary MacRae, Glace Bay Born in 05/03/1912 at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Mary, which occurred Thursday, March 12, 2009 at the Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in Glace Bay on March 5, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Archie B. and Bessie (MacKay) MacDonald. Mary worked at the Metropolitan Store as an assistant manager; served as a registrar for the provincial department of Vital Statistics; and, was also a licensed insurance broker. She was an active member of St. Paul?s Church; serving many years as a Sunday School teacher. Mary loved the pancake breakfasts; where she immensely enjoyed being the receptionist/cashier. She is survived by her nephew, John (Roberta) Butterworth, Sydney; special grandnephew, Jamie (Karen); special friend, Helen Grant; and many other relatives and close friends. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Duncan; brothers, Lauchie and John and sister, Catherine. Visitation will be held Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Curry?s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. The funeral will be conducted Sunday 2 p.m. from St. Paul?s Church, Rev. Michael Henderson officiating. A reception will follow. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Mary?s memory are encouraged to St. Paul?s Building Fund. E-mail condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ursula O'Hearn, Pointe Claire at Pondville , Nova Scotia , Canada - Ursula O?Hearn, 72, passed away peacefully at home in Pointe Claire, Quebec on March 9, 2009. Born in Pondville, Cape Breton, daughter of the late Peter and Marguerite O?Hearn, she graduated in nursing from the Halifax Infirmary in 1959, then pursued her nursing career in Montreal. She treasured her faith, her family and her friends. In recent years, her disability prevented her from getting out as much; however, she enjoyed her visits to the chapel at St. John Fisher, her daily mass on EWTN, her weekly reception of Holy Communion, and her daily spiritual websites on the Internet. She loved her caregiver and companion of 10 years, Keith Campbell; she cherished her three sons, Tom (Angela), Oakville, Ont., Chris (Shannon) and Rob (Rhoda), both of Vancouver and her seven grandchildren. She visited with them on occasion, as her health permitted and chatted with them on a regular basis. She loved dearly her three sisters, Muriel (Ted) Forgeron, Audrey (Bill) Forgeron, Mel (Gene) Miller; her brothers, Roy (Judi), Bernie (Fran) and D.P. (deceased). We thank the Lord for her deep faith, her generous heart and her joyful spirit. Cremation has taken place and a memorial mass will be celebrated at St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church, Pointe Claire on Saturday, March 14, 2009, at 11 a.m. Interment at a later date in Arichat, Cape Breton. ?Til we meet again, Urs. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org