Hello Margaret; I don't read the obits on line, but I do read them in the daily paper. This is the obit that appeared on line & was posted by Carol's to the list on March 5th/09 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 This is the obit as it appeared in the CapeBreton Post, Thursday March 5, 2009, on page A-4 & included her picture. JOYCE ESTELLA PARSON 85 Glace Bay It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Joyce Estella Parson, 85, of Glace Bay, on March 3, 2009, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility. Born in Carbonear, Nfld, Joyce was the daugther of George Breton 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 daugther, 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. Visitaiton for the late Joyce Parson will take place 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 Now as for the date of publication being March 4th, 2009 it could be when it was rec'd by the C.B. Post for publication ??? The obits are received the day before publication. "As for Glace Bay at Carbonear, Newfoundland, Canada" Glace Bay is still on Cape Breton, and hasn't drifted away on the ice, and become stuck at Carbonear, Nfld. Don't worry Margaret you aren't losing it, any more than we lost Glace Bay. Happy hunting Juanita MacDonald ----- Original Message ----- From: "es718" <es718@freenet.carleton.ca> To: "Cape Breton List" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 11:46 AM Subject: [NS-CB] Cape Breton Post Published obits > Dear List, > > Is it just me or has anyone else been perplexed about the publication of > obits in the actual Cape Breton Post versus what we get online. Some days, I think I am losing it (LOL), so would someone kindly clarify my sanity in this matter. > > Have a great day. > Cheers, Margaret