Cape Breton Deaths March 19, 2009 Thursday There are 7 obituaries for March 19, 2009. 1. Connolly, Elizabeth A - published March 18, 2009 2. Laplante, Robert J - published March 18, 2009 3. Matthews, Mary 'Booie' E - published March 18, 2009 4. Scott, Wayne W - published March 16, 2009 5. St. John, Victoria J - published March 18, 2009 6. Steele, Mike A - published March 18, 2009 7. Went, Emil - published March 18, 2009 8. Matheson, James - published March 18, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Elizabeth Connolly, North Sydney at Port aux Basques , Newfoundland , Canada - It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the sudden passing of Elizabeth Ann Connolly, 84, resident of Cleary Avenue, North Sydney, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, on Monday, March 16, 2009, in Oshawa, Ont., while visiting with her family. Born in Port aux Basques, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Susan (Chant) Richards. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney. Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband, James E. Connolly; and her children, Shirley (Willard) Keeping, Albert (Leanne) Connolly, Brantford, Jim (Lindalea) Connolly, North Sydney, Bridget (Eric) Roesler, Pembrooke, Ont., Yvonne (Robert) Clissold, Oshawa, Joe (Diane) Connolly, Brantford, and Jason (Nadine) Connolly, Sydney Mines; one brother, Morgan (Doris) Richards, Cambridge, Ont., also surviving are 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Josephine, three brothers, Joe Richards, Jim Richards and Edward Richards, three sisters, Jessie Richards, Alfreda Richards, Beth Richards, a granddaughter, Jennifer Keeping. Visitation for Elizabeth will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral service to be held 2 p.m., Friday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser officiating. Burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. Robert Laplante, Oromocto at Chicoutimi , Quebec , Canada - With great sadness and loss, we regret to announce the passing of Robert Joshua Laplante age 18 of Glace Bay, NS. Robert passed away on Monday, March 16, 2009 at the Oromocto Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Chicoutimi Quebec, Robert was the proud son of Yves and Debbie (Headley) Laplante of Glace Bay, NS. Robert loved spending time and hanging out with his friends and family. He was attending GBHS and was expecting to graduate in the spring. When he wasn't busy with school and work, he could be found at the local skate park enjoying the jumps and entertaining the population. He was also employed at KFC in Sydney River. Robert has left many unforgettable memories in all of our hearts. He will also be remembered forever for his "joie de vivre", his carefree spirit and great personality. Robert will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Robert is survived by his only sister, Samantha Laplante, currently attending the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ont. and his grandmother Beatrice Laplante of Val Dor Quebec. Robert is also survived by his aunts, Lynda and Claude (Laplante) Bourassa, Val Dor Quebec, Deannie Brewster, Mary (Brewster) Peters, Adie and Glenn (Brewster) Murphy, of Glace Bay; uncles, Richard (Barbe) Headley, Kevin (Blanche) Headley, Donald (Jackie) Headley, Benji Brewster, all of Glace Bay, Calvin (Terry) Headley of Halifax Nova Scotia, Luke Lucas of Sydney N.S., and numerous cousins and great cousins. Robert was predeceased by grandfathers, Joshua Eastland Brewster, Glace Bay, Robert Aurey Laplante, Val d'Or, Que. and grandmother, Dorothy 'Icy' (Francis) Brewster, Glace Bay; aunts Dolly (Reddick) Ashe and Winnie (Reddick) Lucas and other family members. Words cannot express the sadness we feel, but we find comfort in knowing that God found another angel. Visitation for Robert will be held on Friday, March 20, 2009 at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay, with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family at patten@seaside.ns.ca or at www.mem.com. Mary 'Booie' Matthews, Sydney - It is with great sadness that we mourn the death of Mary, who passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. She was a native of New Victoria, the daughter of the late Frank and Eliza (Sheppard) Hogan. Mary leaves behind her children, Debbie, Stephen and Billy. Also surviving are brother, Lloyd 'Muzzy' Hogan (Theresa); sisters, Geraldine Black and Marjorie Hillier (Bobby Aucoin). She will also be missed by brother-in-law, John Pegg; sister-in-law, Pauline Hogan and Donna Young and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Matty Charles Matthews; as well as sisters, Sue, Fran, Lorraine and brothers, Clarence, Michael and Francis, in infancy. As per Mary's request, cremation has taken place under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500. A farewell funeral service to celebrate 'Booie's' life will be held for all friends and family in the funeral home chapel on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 2 p.m. with Deacon Leo Penny officiating. Burial will take place at a future date at Black River Cemetery in Richmond County, alongside her beloved Matty. Family flowers only, please. Donations in her memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences to the family can be sent to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. Mary's family would like to acknowledge the men and women of the C. B. County Homemakers for their continued care and friendship to her throughout the years. She considered them her extended family and called them her "special angels". Also thanks to all the doctors who have cared for Mary and the nurses and staff of the I.C.U. and Palliative Care Unit of the C. B. Regional Hospital. Finally, thanks to the residents of Reeves St. apartments for their friendship, most of all though, a huge thank you to John Angell and Leo MacKinnon for always being there for their good friend Mary. She really valued your friendship. Thanks to everyone for all the prayers and support. "Rest in peace, dear Mary. You and Matty are together again". Wayne Scott, Calgary Born in 10/05/1964 - Wayne William Scott passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer, surrounded by his family at the Foothills Medical Center. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Velvet; sons, Josh and Matt (Shyanne King); his mother, Davidine Scott (Hinchy); his siblings, John Damien Scott (Maureen), Susan Byrne (Darryl), Joanne White (Jason), the Dax Family as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Melin Damien Scott on Feb. 27, 2001. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Center, 1331 - 29 St., NW, Calgary, Alta., T2N 4N2. A Celebration of Life will be held at Crossfield Community Center, 900 Mountain Ave., Crossfield, Alta., Monday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Cape Breton, N.S. Victoria St. John, Sydney at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - Victoria Jessie St. John, 63 of Sydney, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Merle and Emmeline (MacPhee) Lewis. She was a member of Holy Redeemer parish, Sydney and also an active member of the CCB and the CNIB. Vicky had a heart of gold and touched the hearts and lives of everyone she encountered. She always had a smile and was quick with a joke to keep everyone laughing. She was strong right up until the end and never let her battles get her down. She will be forever missed by her loving husband and soulmate, Alex; her three daughters, Judy (Ron) Arsenault; Patricia (Kent) Pero; Stacey St. John (Danny); her grandchildren, Alisha, Adam Aaron, Mary Emma, Kayla, Hannah and her little nurse, 'Lexi Pie'. She is also survived by two sisters, Theresa (Carl) Powell, Deanna (Dan) Martell and three brothers, Roy (Carol), Russell (Eita) and Ernest (Raylene). She was predeceased by brothers Nicholas, Stanley, Ronald 'Ronnie' and Francis 'Lucky'. Visitation for Victoria St. John will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Church with Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. In her memory, donations may be made to the An Cala Palliative Care or the Holy Redeemer Building Fund. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." Mike Steele, North Sydney at Sydney Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our uncle Mike on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, Mike was the son of the late Alexander and Lillian (MacInnis) Steele. He was a member of St. Pius X parish, Sydney Mines. He was the last surviving member of his family. Mike lived and worked in New Waterford as a coal miner for most of his life. In his later years, he moved back to Sydney Mines, where he resided with his niece Brenda (Darryle) Pyke. He leaves to mourn many nieces and nephews, and a very special sister-in-law, Rose (Steele) MacKinnon. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Miriam, Lillian and brothers John, Alexander, and Bernie. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. A memorial mass celebrating Mike's life will be held in St. Pius X Church, Main Street, Sydney Mines, on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at 10 a.m. with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. A reception will follow the mass in the Sydney Mines Legion. Donations in Mike's memory may be made to the S.P.C.A. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca Mr. Emil Went, Scotchtown Born in 18/09/1916 - Predeceased by his parents, Emil and Sophie Went, his wife Eileen, sons, John and Jamie (nice day), sisters, Lydia, Olga, Alwina, and brothers, Rin and Albert. He is survived by his brother Adolph (Audrey). He made his home in Scotchtown, where he raised his children and volunteered at the local fire department for 60 years. Our dad was well respected while working in the coal mining industry for 45 years. He was admired within the community for his caring, hardworking, and thoughtful ways. He is survived by his children, Greg (Brenda), Linda (Richard), Michael, Anne Marie (Gerald), Marion (Paul), Virginia (Doug), Angela; his grandchildren, Christine, Mike, Jeff, Jody, Kimberly, Ken, Shannyn, Jennifer, David, Chris, Crystal, Courtney, Nicole, Samantha, Robyn, Alicia, Chantelle, Johnathon, and his numerous great-grandchildren. All of us would like to offer this tribute to our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Thanks dad for instilling in us the qualities that have made us all who we are today. We will try our best to honour and cherish the values that you taught us. We are very proud to call you our father. Rest in peace dad. James "Jimmy" Matheson, 75, New Aberdeen/Sydney - Thomas James "Jimmy" Matheson, who passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, is also survived by his brother, Michael Blair (Germaine) of Glace Bay. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org