Cape Breton Deaths July 11, 2008 Friday Raymond A. Keating (Buddy) Sydney - It is with sadness and regret that we announce the peaceful passing of Raymond A. Keating (Buddy) on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney on Oct., 8, 1927, he was the son of the late Raymond and Annie Beatrice (Burgey) Keating of Whitney Pier. He graduated from Sydney Academy and attended St. FX University. He retied after 40 years of service from Sydney Steel Corp., working mainly in the pensions and benefits department. Buddy was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Eileen (Gillis). He is survived by his daughter, Joe Anne (Ed Devereaux), Sydney; son, Raymond (Elaine Mason), Kitchener, Ont.; and nine grandchildren, Liam, Kelson, Breagh, Mason, Lauren, Connor, Brett, Taylor and Hailey. Also surviving are sisters, Genevieve 'Gen' Chisholm, Sydney, Charlotte 'Lal' Coleman, Baddeck, Rose Marie McGrath, Ben Eoin, and Anne (Chris) Tiller; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Buddy was a caring person who touched many lives in subtle and positive ways. He had great affection for his family and his grandchildren and was always so proud and willing to tell about their latest exploits on the basketball court, the hockey rink, dance floor or whatever they were engaged in. Through the years, he and Eileen enjoyed entertaining and openly welcomed people to their north end home at 57 Johnstone St. to share a laugh, have a drink and help themselves to anything in the fridge. He loved to play cards or sit and reminisce about old times and had a knack for remembering the details and names of people and places that the rest of us were hard pressed to recall. He took great joy and satisfaction in decorating the house for all holiday and special occasions, getting the appropriate box with all of the keepsakes and knick-knacks from over the years. He had a great wit and delighted in seeing a funny side to things that lead to a comment or expression that would always bring a smile to your face. His presence will be missed by those of us who knew him, but when that situation or special occasion arises, there will be a part of us that will know exactly what he would have been thinking. Well done, Buddy! The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Buddy's caregivers at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Their kindness, understanding and attention to all of our needs is very much appreciated. Cremation has already taken place. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Sunday, July 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 14 at Sacred Heart Church. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Whitney Pier. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Alzheimer's Society, or the Diabetes Association. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Frederick George (Duddy) Roberts Oct. 14, 1929-July 9, 2008 Glace Bay/Bridgeport - Duddy Roberts passed away suddenly with his family at his side on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Alphonse and Mary Jane Roberts. He was a lifetime member of the Row St. A.C., serving on many committees. He was also a retired miner. He was a loving, kind and gentle father, who enjoyed family gatherings, hunting, sports, dancing and socializing. He had a love for playing his guitar. With a great sense of humour, he loved to play pranks on his family, looked forward to evenings playing checkers with his brother, Alex and visits with his pal, Fabe. He is survived by his daughters, Shirley, Goldie, Candida (Malcolm) McIntyre, Belinda Vacheresse; sons, Joey (Debbie), George (Audrey); brother, Alex (Flo); sister, Mary Saccary; eight grandchildren and three great-grandsons; sisters-in-law, Anne McKinnon, Theresa Roberts. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Shirley, brother, Alfie and son-in-law, Dennis Vacheresse. Visitation will be Sunday, July 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, July 14 at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church with Fr. Gerald Campbell officiating. Interment will follow the service in the parish cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to a charity of you choice. Online condolences will be received by the Roberts family through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vera Suzanna O'Callaghan 87, Sydney - It is with deep sorrow that we, the family of Vera O'Callaghan announce her peaceful passing surrounded by her loving family, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Born in Sydney, Vera was the daughter of the late Jack and Emily (Cooper) Janes and the spouse of the late Bert O'Callaghan. Beloved mother of son, Lawrence (Marilyn), East Bay; daughters, Doreen (John) Marsh, and Dorothy (Paul) Nicholson, both of Sydney. Fond memories of 'Nanny' will be forever treasured by her eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Vera worked for many years at the Smart Shop in Sydney. Vera's greatest joy was her family and a good game of darts. She was a member of Sydney Garrison Sergeants Mess Mixed Dart League for over 40 years. Besides her parents and spouse, Vera was predeceased by her sisters, Muriel, Irene and twin sister, Alma and daughter, Diane in infancy. Visitation will take place Friday, July 11, 2008, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2008, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chant's Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nellie (Urquhart)MacLennan 96, Dartmouth - Nellie (Urquhart) MacLennan, nee MacLeod, of Dartmouth, N.S., passed away on July 6, 2008, at the age of 96. She was the daughter of Angus D. and Emma (MacKenzie) MacLeod. Surviving are her children, Diane (Gordon) McKeen and Barry (Barbara) Urquhart; stepsons, Lyle (Diana) MacLennan and Duncan (Marilyn) MacLennan and niece, Pat MacNeil. Nellie was predeceased by husbands, Neil Urquhart (1976) and Murdoch MacLennan (1988), son, Donald (1966), sisters, Kay MacKinlay and Rachel MacLeod and brothers, Donald MacLeod and Kenzie MacLeod. She was the last remaining member of her immediate family. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Rachael (Brian) Tabor, Alex (Elena) Swift, Matthew Urquhart (Josh Gaudet), Ellen Urquhart (Chris Collins), Kenzie Urquhart and great-grandchildren, Donald and Stuart Tabor and Clara, Andrew, Laura and Robert Swift. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial service will be held at Stairs Memorial United Church, Dartmouth, July 14, 2008, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Sarah Reaburn and Vincent Ihasz officiating. Reception to follow. Prayers and words of comfort to be offered at Trinity United Church, Sydney, July 15 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Lorna MacQueen officiating. Reception to follow. Internment at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney, July 16 at 10 a.m., family only. Memorial donations may be made to: Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Memorial Fund at Stairs Memorial United Church, Dartmouth or Trinity United Church, Sydney; or charity of choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Margaret D. 'Margo' MacKillop Grand River - A memorial service for Margo MacKillop, who passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, will be held at Grand River Presbyterian Church, Grand River, Saturday, July 12, 3:30 p.m., with Rev. Murdock MacRae officiating. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery, Ferguson Lake. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ M. 'Peg' Morse Pictou - Margaret 'Peg' Morse (MacAulay), 1909-2008, of Pictou, passed away Wednesday morning, July 9, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Mount Thom, she was the daughter of Thomas and Henrietta (Archibald) MacAulay. Gram, as she was lovingly known to her family was a remarkable woman. Her strength, her faith, her loyalty, her love of people and her sense of fun enriched the lives of those who knew her. She loved her family fiercely and unconditionally. She was an organizer of countless family reunions and taught us the value of family ties. She believed our actions should contribute in a positive way to this world and she led by example. She always had a smile and a kind word. Gram was a guest of the Shiretown Nursing Home for 11 years. She loved company and cherished her weekly visits from Pauline. Peg attended school in Mount Thom and Pictou. She graduated from Truro Normal College with her certificate in teaching. She was an active member of Pictou United Church; she taught Sunday School, led Explorers and CGIT and was an active member of the UCW. She was a member of the Princess Rebekah Lodge No. 4 for over 50 years and served as Noble Grand. She is survived by her daughters, Hetty Watters, Seattle, U.S.A., and Peggy MacDonald (Alan), East Bay, Cape Breton. Peg was predeceased by her beloved husband, Clarence, sisters, Elsie (George) MacKay, Anna (Will) Jones, Nettie MacAulay and brothers, Russel, Jimmy (Elsie), Thom (Marion) (Bessy), Wilfred (Isabel) and Perley (Betsy). Peg was very proud of and much loved by her eight grandchildren, Allison, Susan, Michael and Ted (MacDonald) and Mark, Paul, John and Jason (Cross); 14 great- grandchildren, Noah, Marlie and Maxwell Cross, Seattle, Elizabeth, Grace and Mark Cross, Conn, Bryden, Marin and Liam MacDonald, Woodville, N.S.; Gabriel, Ellerie and Breoghan Dunn, Calgary, Alberta; and Finn and Thomas Offer, Dartmouth, N.S.; and a large number of nieces and nephews. She will be mourned and sorely missed. The family would like to extend their thanks and blessings to the staff of Shiretown Nursing Home. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. Friday, July 11 in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. The Princess Rebekah Lodge No. 4 will hold a memorial service Friday evening, 6:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday afternoon, from the Pictou United Church with Mike Simmons officiating. Burial will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens, Sylvester. Donations in memory of Peg may be made to the Pictou United Church UCW or a charity of your choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gert MacNeil - It is with heartfelt sadness that the family announces the passing of their beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Gert MacNeil, on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of James and Jessie (Gillis) McNeil. Gert was a graduate of Nova Scotia Teachers College and taught in the local area her entire career. Gert was an active member of St. John's Parish and was also involved in many community service organizations including St. Vincent de Paul Society, CWL, Each One Teach One, Glace Bay Citizens Service League and St. Joseph's Hospital board of directors. She is survived by her devoted husband, John H. MacNeil; daughters, Johnna (John) Nickelo, Dominion, Jessie (Grant) Pearson, Burlington, Ont.; and sons, Cameron (Kathy Gouthro) and Kim (Patricia); grandchildren, Katie and Christy Nickelo, Stuart, Cameron and Elizabeth Pearson, Jessie and John MacNeil and Mitchell and Coady MacNeil. She is also survived by her sister, Annie Kennedy, New Waterford. Gert was predeceased by sisters, Belle, Floss, Kate and Millie and brothers, Mike, Bernie, John G., Sime and Francis. In keeping with Gert's wishes, there will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at St. John the Baptist Church, Glace Bay, Saturday, at 11 a.m. with Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Interment to follow at St. John's Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Memorials may be made to hospice/palliative care or St. Vincent de Paul Society. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Richard Gordon Rizok 63, Timberlea - Richard Gordon Rizok, 63, of Timberlea, formerly of Sydney, passed away suddenly, July 9, 2008, in Timberlea, with his wife by his side. He was the only son of the late Rosalie Rizok and the stepson of Bill Jessome. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie (McPhee); children, Michelle (Michael Tighe), Halifax, Glenn, Sydney, Glenna, Halifax, Jonathan (Carrie), Lantz; mother of his children, Avon (Burdge) Rizok, Halifax; grandchildren, Cassandra, Sara, Liam, Lynden and Connor; stepchildren, Charlene, Sydney, Chris (Cheryl), Shubenacadie; step-grandchildren, Kreigan and Catherine; special aunts, Jeni Reeves (Eddie), Sydney, Mary Walsh, Florida; as well as his loyal dog, Koady. He was predeceased by grandparents, George and Stella Rizok, Sydney. Retired from Air Canada after 30 years, Richard enjoyed in his retirement, gardening, baseball, hockey, skating, and later, golf. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place Monday, July 14, 2008, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 12-2 p.m. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Douglas Murphy officiating. Interment to follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chant's Funeral Home., 564 Alexandra St. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org