Cape Breton Deaths July 23, 2008 Wednesday Roberta 'Bobbi' Ashley 50, Sydney - Roberta Lynn 'Bobbi' Ashley, 50, Union Street, Sydney, passed away Monday, July 21, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of Glenda (Edwards) Drover and the late Robert Drover. Bobbi was employed as the manager of the drapery department at Fabricville, Sydney. Surviving are her husband, Perry; daughter, Julie (Paul Smith), Clarenville, N.L.; son, Benjamin (Kelly Peach), Halifax; mother, Glenda Drover, Sunnyside, N.L.; and brother, Derek, Halifax. Besides her father, Bobbi was predeceased by her brother, Scott. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Church of Christ the King at 2 p.m., Friday, July 25 with Rev. Fred Rhymes officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Leanne Kristen Tipert Sydney River/Vancouver - With very heavy hearts the family of Leanne Kristen Tipert announce her sudden passing. After a very short but difficult battle with cancer, Leanne bravely left this world peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Monday, July 21, 2008. It is impossible to summarize who Leanne was in just a few paragraphs, as the imprint she has left on the souls she loved most is immeasurable. Leanne will be remembered by her family and friends as a vivacious person who always had a care and concern for those whom she was close to. Born in Moncton, N.B., Leanne moved to Sydney River, N.S., where she spent her formative years. Leanne graduated from Riverview High School and later from the University College of Cape Breton with a diploma in hospitality. Leanne moved to B.C. to pursue her career and eventually settled into the company of Delta Hotels. She worked at the properties in Whistler, Sun Peaks and finally Vancouver Airport where she was director of conference services. Leanne is survived by her parents, Wayne and Carolyn Tipert, Sydney River; sister, Kimberley Russell (Dean), niece, Madelyn and nephew, Jackson, all residing in Kamloops, B.C.; and grandmother, Phyllis MacKay, Yarmouth, N.S. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Joshua and Effie Tipert and maternal grandfather, Edward King MacKay. A wine and cheese reception in celebration of Leanne's life will be held at the Delta Sydney Hotel, Sydney, N.S., Friday, July 25, 2008, between the hours of 5-9 p.m. Mementoes of remembrance are welcome. A family memorial is scheduled to be held in Leanne's final resting place in Lockeport, N.S. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorials be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit. Memorials may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pauline Theresa Camp (Christian) - Pauline Theresa Camp (Christian) passed away peacefully in her sleep in her new home in Annandale in Wolfville. She died Sunday morning, July 20, 2008, feeling loved and cared for by family and friends. She was born May 19, 1931, in Halifax, N.S. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, William Evans Camp and beautiful daughter, Elizabeth Jean Mary (Betty) Smith. She was also predeceased by her parents, William 'Roy' Christian and mother Elizabeth 'Lillian' Morrow, brother, Morris Graham Christian and sister, Pauline Mary. Pauline grew up in White's Lake where her father owned the Texaco gas station, a community gathering place. She met her husband, William at that gas station when he asked her out for dinner. She was 17 and as she tells it, she wasn't letting him get away. They married Jan. 30, 1951. She raised four children, Elizabeth Jean Mary (Betty) Smith, husband Gary; granddaughters, (Tabitha) and Roger Wagg; great granddaughters, Alyssa and Kayla; grandaughter, Amanda Smith; great-grandson, Brayden, (Terrence Bay); son, William Evans Camp (Billy), wife Wendy and granddaughters, LoriAnne and Victoria (White's Lake); daughter, Bev, husband James Roy; granddaughters, Jessica and Laura (Canning); son, Barry Arthur James, wife Christine and grandsons, Kevin and Ryan (New Glasgow). She is also survived by her sister, Jean, husband, Cyril Welsh and their children, Cyril, Roy and Pam. They moved to Cape Breton when Bill took a job as a seamanship instructor at the Canadian Coast Guard College. While in Cape Breton, Pauline took a nursing course at Spring Garden Villa in Sydney and graduated. She worked 12 years at the nursing home and did private duty in homes and hospitals. She loved taking care of people, a gift she passed on to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity, sense of humour and her love for her family and friends. Her one hope for all her grandchildren is to get an education and achieve the goals they set for themselves and follow through on them. This is her one wish in life and they all are working hard to achieve that goal for their Nanny and Poppy. Visitation will be held at Atlantic Funeral Homes, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, from 2-4 and 7-8 p.m., Wednesday. A chapel service will be held at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to jbroy@xcountry.tv. Family Flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in her memory. "To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die." ~ Thomas Campbell Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Darlene Parsons Russell 49, North Sydney - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Darlene Parsons Russell of North Sydney. After a courageous battle with heart disease, she left us suddenly on Sunday, July 20, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Hawley) Parsons. She leaves behind her husband and best friend, Hartley Lafosse; daughters, Sherry (Arthur), Alison and Amanda (Ryan); granddaughter, Haley; brothers, Doug (Sharon) Parsons, Wayne (Sandy) Parsons, Carl Parsons, Tim (Liz) Parsons, Cecil (Jean) Parsons, Joe (Cecilia) Parsons; sisters, Donna (Greg) Podetz, Violet Haycox, Valerie (Jerry Hines), Phyllis (Harry) Yurczyszyn; sister-in-law, Donna (Bill) Carroll; brothers-in-law, Dave (Elizabeth) Lafosse and George Lafosse; many nieces and nephews and close friends. She was predeceased by her sisters, Alice, Bertha, Marie and mother and father-in-law, Lucy and Hartley Lafosse. We would like to send a sincere thank you to the nurses and doctors of the Halifax Infirmary who helped Darlene along the way. Visitation for Darlene will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Thursday, July 24 in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, July 25 at St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. Lend your voices only to sounds of freedom No longer lend your strength to that which you wish to be free from Fill your lives with love and bravery and you shall lead A life uncommon Mom.don't be afraid, we will see you again someday. We love you so much! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ivan Addison Grant - Mr. Ivan Addison Grant of Camrose, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008, at the age of 71 years. Ivan is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Ardith; two daughters, Debora (Gordon), Ft. Saskatchewan, and Wendy (Dr. Mario), Edmonton; 10 grandchildren, Siobhan (Don), Julia (Steve), Anthony (Jodi), David (fiancée Meghan), Adrian (Ramona), Krystal, Gavin, Kieran, Braden and Tyson and three great-grandchildren, Tyla, Landon and Ryland. Ivan is also survived by his three brothers, Aubrey (Mary), Toronto, Ken (Gerri), Brampton, Ont., and David (Ruth), Point Edward, N.S. Ivan was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Margaret and his sister, Avril. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2008, from the Burgar Memorial Chapel (4817-51 Ave.) in Camrose with Rev. Brian Hunter (St. Mary's Hospital Pastoral Care) officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Parkinson's Society, the Alzheimer Society, or to the charity of your choice. Burgar Funeral Home, Camrose, in care of arrangements (780) 672-2121. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Elizabeth Jean Davies 91, Sydney/Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing or Elizabeth Jean Davies, 91, of Harbourview Enhanced Care, formerly of Glace Bay, on July 22, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Victoria, Nfld., she was the daughter of Edward and Bess (Butt) Clark. Elizabeth was employed at the Seaview Manor. She was an active member of Warden United Church, the Ladies Guild and UCW. She was also an active member of Cullum LOBA Lodge and also a Past Mistress. Elizabeth is survived by two sons, Robert (Dorothy), James (Martha); daughter-in-law Myrna; one sister, Frances; two brothers, Harold and Lorne; and also by six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and aunt, Beatie MacDonald, New Waterford. Elizabeth is predeceased by her husband, Charles, son, Fred, sisters, Mary, Doris and Viola, brothers, Fred, Marcilln and Jim, great grandsons, Matthew James and Douglas and great-granddaughter, Emily. Visitation for the late Elizabeth Jean Davies will be held Wednesday, July 23, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home & Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520. Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 24, 2008, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Martha MacDonald officiating. Burial to take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Glace Bay-Sydney Highway. Donations in Elizabeth's memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arthur Bonaparte - Arthur Bonaparte peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 16, surrounded by his loving family. Arthur Bonaparte, in his 58th year, was the loving husband and best friend of Deborah James; loving father of Matthew Bonaparte; cherished grandfather of Codi; dear brother of Seward Bonaparte, Jackie Bonaparte, Louis Bonaparte, Cassie Mullins, Christine Alexander, Jennifer Barber, Agnes Wilkinson, Nancy Bonaparte, Mary Campbell and Marion MacDonald and the dear son-in-law of Patricia and Darcy Dutton. Arthur was predeceased by his parents, John and Catherine Bonaparte and brother, Ronnie. Arrangements entrusted to Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Guelph, Ont. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family (cards are available at the funeral home, 519-821-5077) or send condolences at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Leo Hubert Chiasson - The family and friends of Leo Hubert (Leo Mosie) Chiasson, Margaree Forks, mourn his death which occurred July 21, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney. Born on Dec. 29, 1925, in Margaree Forks, he was a son of the late Marie Ann (Doucet) and Mose Frederick Chiasson. With the exception of a few years in the 1950s working in Quebec and Ontario, he lived most of his life on the family farm, "sur la butte a Mosie," in Margaree Forks where he welcomed brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and their friends who were always visiting from near and far. Over the years, he worked with his father and brother, Gerard, fishing gaspereaux and farming beef cattle. He worked for Eastern Dairy, East Margaree Credit Union, the Margaree Volunteer Fire Department and Scotsburn Dairy. He was an active member of St. Michael's Catholic parish community in East Margaree, tending to the weekly parish bingo. He was a pivotal organizer of the Margaree Summer Festival during the 1970s and 1980s. After retiring, he continued farming until the fall of 2004, just before his 80th birthday. Leo Mosie was a man of deep Christian faith who remained open to the many societal changes he witnessed during his lifetime. Blessed with a remarkable memory, he enjoyed quoting historical facts and discussing current events. His generosity and commitment to family and community touched many lives and generations. He will be greatly missed. Leo is survived by brothers, Ephrem (Denise), LaBaie, QC, Lawrence (Marcel), Jonquiere, QC, Emile (Maggie), Thunder Bay; sisters, Regina Doucet, Inverness, Antoinette, CSM, Bethany, Antigonish, Elizabeth (Louis) Lunny, Brantford, Ont., Pauline (Joe) MacKinnon, Antigonish, Yvonne (Bernard) LeVert, Sydney; brother-in-law, Henry LaCroix; sister-in-law, Imelda Chiasson; 52 nieces and nephews; several grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, Alcide, Isidore, Gabriel (in infancy), Gerard, three sisters, Rita Chiasson, Margaret Connors, Bertha LaCroix, niece, Rose Marie Chiasson (in infancy) and nephew, Paul Connors. Visitation will take place from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Thursday, July 24 at St. Michael's parish hall, East Margaree. Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 25 at St. Michael Church, East Margaree, with Fr. Jim MacDonald officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. The family requests family flowers only. Donations in Leo's memory may be made to the Margaree Volunteer Fire Department or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd. Condolences to the family may be sent to cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org