Cape Breton Deaths March 05, 2009 Thursday There are 6 obituaries for March 5, 2009. 1. Lyle, Marie S - published March 4, 2009 2. MacLeod, William 'Sonny' L - published March 4, 2009 3. Menchefski, Alexis - published March 4, 2009 4. Mowat, Laura A - published March 4, 2009 5. O'Rielley, Margaret J - published March 4, 2009 6. Parsons, Joyce E - published March 4, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marie Lyle, Sydney Mines at Sydney Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our dear mother, Marie Lyle, age 94, on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the Miners Memorial Manor, Sydney Mines, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was a life long and prominent resident of Tobin Road. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Margaret (Sutherland) MacLean. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, North Sydney. Mom devoted her early years to raising her family, whom she was extremely proud of. She always had a strong will and great work ethic, which showed in the many careers she held throughout her lifetime. She certainly had great faith and lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed music, dancing, bingo, her cars and most of all family gatherings. Marie is survived by daughter, Marlaene (Alex Russell), North Sydney; sons, Danny (Joan), Ottawa and Jimmie (Rodgerena), Sydney Mines; daughters-in-law, Wendy, Arlene and Cathy; son-in-law, Joe Dove; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert; daughter, Margaret; sons, Brenton, Hilton, John and Gordon; daughter-in-law, Doreen and grandson, Todd. The family would like to thank the staff, volunteers and associates of the Miners Memorial Manor for the exceptional care that our mother received during the past 16 years. Visitation for Marie will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Thursday) in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass to be held 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church, North Sydney with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Recreation Department of the Miners Memorial Manor, Sydney Mines or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- William 'Sonny' MacLeod, Glace Bay at Reserve Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada - Layton ‘Sonny’ MacLeod, 70, Glace Bay, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Born in Reserve Mines, he was the son of the late Bill and Aurora (Dejeet) MacLeod. He was employed at Sydney Steel for 31 years. He will be remembered for his love of bowling and his many “400’s” and for his love of Lionel trains and local train history. Layton was a member of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and as a member of the board of managers. He was a member of the church choir. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ruby (Turner) MacLeod and his children, Layton (Kim), Port Williams, N.S., Laurel Beth (Bruce) Smith, Glace Bay, Lisa (Harvey) MacEachern, Glace Bay, Lincoln (Denise), Baddeck, Lowell (Mary Lynn), Glace Bay. He is survived by his grandchildren whom he dearly loved, Sara, Billy and Angus MacLeod; Liam Smith; Fraser, Carter and Maura MacLeod; Colin and Emily MacLeod. He is survived by his sister, Glenda (Colin) Cassie in Victoria, B.C. Visitation for the late William Layton MacLeod will be held on Friday, March 6, 2009 at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St. 849-7520 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 2 p.m. in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Glace Bay with Rev. Michael Henderson officiating, internment to follow in Forrest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations in Sonny’s memory can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Society. Online condolences can be e-mailed to patten@seaside.ns.ca or www.mem.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alexis Menchefski, Sydney at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved mother and grandmother, Alexis Menchefski, formerly of Whitney Pier and a resident of Harbourstone Enhanced Care, on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late John Neil ‘Jack’ and Alice (Bona) MacIsaac. ‘Lexie’ grew up on Park Street in Ashby. She was the youngest sister of the fun-loving and feisty MacIsaac family, of which she was the last surviving sibling. Lexie dedicated her life to the care of her family; first her father and her many nieces and nephews, then her husband, her son and his family. She is survived by her son, Joseph (Joanne) and her two granddaughters, Emma and Mary Jane, of Sydney. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews, with special mention of nephew, Eddie Hemmings and nieces, Judy Bergeron, Alexis DeLong and Patricia Lamoureaux. She leaves behind her dear friend Mary Catherine ‘Frances’ Christoff. Alexis was predeceased by her husband, Joe ‘Gib’; sisters, Mabel MacLennan, Catherine Clarke, Mary Hemmings and Cecelia Leslie and brothers, James, Wilfred, Michael and Joseph. Cremation has taken place. By request, there will be no visitation. A memorial mass will be held at Holy Redeemer Church, Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m., with Fr. Errol MacDonald officiating. A reception will follow immediately in the church basement. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Holy Redeemer Building Fund. Alexis’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the exceptional and compassionate staff at Harbourstone and City Homemakers. Mother, your selfless devotion to so many will never be forgotten. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.c -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laura Mowat, Victoria Born in 23/10/1947 at Toronto , Ontario , Canada - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, B.C. Born in Toronto, October 23, 1947 to the late R. Laird and Margaret (MacAulay) Mowat. Laura moved to Cape Breton in her teens and while raising a family she proceeded to follow her dream of becoming a nurse and graduated from St. Rita School of Nursing. She was an avid supporter and volunteer of youth football. Moving to Victoria in 1987 she continued her nursing career and took up another love, Scottish country dancing. She was an active member of St. Michael’s and All Angels Anglican Church where she was the church secretary and a devoted member of the choir. Predeceased by her parents, Laird and Margaret; brothers, Mark and Ian in infancy and special friend David Hould. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her children, Jack Osborne, Victoria, B.C., Laura (Doug) Ross, St. John’s, Nfld. and Christopher (Jody) Osborne, Moose Jaw, Sask.; grandchildren, Diana and Alyssa, Matthew, Kyra and Lachlan, Dylan and Camden; siblings, Kathy (Diarmuid) O’Donovan, Whitehorse, Yukon, Sandy (Carole) Mowat, Kindersley, Sask., Mary (Blair) Tryon, Ottawa, Ont., Chris (Peter) Nemeth, Whitehorse, Yukon, Mavis (Sam) Morrison, Baddeck, N.S.; also a large number of nieces and nephews, especially niece, Erin Mowat; aunts and uncles, family and friends. A special thank you for the compassionate care provided by the doctors, nurses, volunteers, and staff at Victoria Hospice Unit. Funeral service to take place on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 1 p.m. from St. Michael’s and All Angels Anglican Church, 4733 West Saanich Rd., Victoria, BC. Interment to follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted, or donations may be made in her name to St. Michael’s and All Angels Church or charity of your choice. Offers of condolence can be made online at www.carefuneral.com. God Saw You God saw you getting tired, When a cure was not to be, So He wrapped His arms around you, And whispered, “Come to Me”. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Margaret O'Rielley, Sydney at Sydney Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada - It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Margaret Jane O’Rielley, 80, on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Margaret was born in Sydney Mines and grew up in Boularderie. She was a resident of MacGillivary Guest Home, assisted living. Margaret was a devoted wife to her husband, Joseph and they would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on May 24th of this year. She was a loving mother to her children and grandchildren and a beloved sister, aunt and friend. Margaret is survived by her husband, Joe; daughters, Catherine (Stephen) Soltesz, Angela and Joseph; Mary Cserynik, Steven and Jason and Margaret (Gerry) House, Lindsey and Bradley; son, Patrick (Rachel) O’Rielley, Mitchel and Jillian; brother, George Jobes; sister, Anne (Leo) Ryan; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Hugh Angus and Flora Ann (MacEachern) Jobes; brother, John Jobes; sisters, Catherine and Mary Sarah; and two siblings in infancy. Margaret was a member of the Cape Breton Fiddler’s Association and looked forward to performing each summer at the concert held at the Gaelic College, St. Ann’s. Margaret extended her kindness to each and everyone that she met. She was a faith-filled and prayerful woman who lived each day to the fullest. Please join us in the celebration of Margaret’s life at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday 2 p.m., with Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. “The Lord will keep you from all harm He will watch over your life. The Lord will watch over your coming and going now and forever more.” In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. “Love is like a violin, the music may stop now, But the strings remain forever.” June Masters, Baucher Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joyce Parsons, Glace Bay at Carbonear , Newfoundland , Canada - It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Joyce Estella Parsons, 85 of Glace Bay, on March 3, 2009 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Carbonear, Nfld., Joyce was the daughter of George Brenton and Susanne Babbs. She was employed with Home Care in Sydney. Joyce also cared for and looked after numerous children throughout her life. Joyce was a member of the Salvation Army. Joyce is survived by daughter, Pauline, Sydney; sister, Laura McCarthy, Glace Bay; grandchildren, Billy (Michelle) MacNeil, Sheri (Ross) MacIntyre; great grandchildren Shelby, Jenelle and Oliva. Besides her parents, Joyce was predeceased by her husband, George; brother, George; sisters, Golda and Francis. A special thank you to the staff of the Seaview Manor for the care they gave to Joyce over the past number of years, and thank you to the staff of the Glace Bay Hospital for being there at our time of need and also a special thank you to Dr. Gordon Spencer. Visitation for the late Joyce Parson will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520 from 1-3 p.m. Funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 3 p.m. with Rev. Fred Courtney officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Joyce’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer Society. Online condolences may be e-mailed to patten@seaside.ns.ca ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org