Cape Breton Deaths July 19, 2008 Saturday Charles Wilfred Kyte 89, Grand Lake Road - It is with great sadness we announce the death of Charles Wilfred Kyte. Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully, on July 17, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with his loving family at his side. Born in Sydney, April 28, 1919, Charlie was a lifelong resident of Kyte's Hill, Grand Lake Road. The son of the late William and Mary (Minnie MacDonald) Kyte, Grand Lake Road, Charlie was a member of St. Augustine's Parish. He is survived by his loving wife, Alice (Mackie); his five daughters, Marilyn (Archie) MacEachern, Sydney, Charlene (Vince) Walker, Coxheath, Audrey (Bill) Murphy, Sydney, Debbie (Pat) O'Connor, Vancouver, B.C., Elaine Kyte, Halifax; his grandchildren, Timothy (Stephanie) and David MacEachern, Alison (Scott) Fulton and Glenn Walker, Ryan, Liam and Caitlin Murphy, Megan and Bryce O'Connor, Kelsey and Brooke Ferguson; great-granddaughters, Hailey and Kathryn MacEachern, Lauren Fulton and great-grandson, Cameron Charles Fulton. Charlie is also survived by brothers, John (Peggy) and Ralph (Mary), along with sister-in-law, Peggy Kyte. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his sisters, Alice and Ellen and brothers, Edward and Birney. Charlie retired from Sysco in 1984 having worked first in the machine shop and for many years, at the pumping station at Grand Lake. Following his retirement, Charlie was self employed as a mailman for Canada Post on RR4 in the Grand Lake Road - Gardiner Road area. In his earliar years, Charlie was very involved in his community. He was a founding member of the Grand Lake Road Volunteer Fire Department and, following his retirement, was given the ongoing distinction of Honourary Member. Charlie was also a member of the Board of Trustees of the St. Augustine and Lakevale Schools and a founding member of St. Augustine's Parish, Grand Lake road. Charlie Kyte was a gentleman of quiet dignity and wisdom. A positive influence upon all who were fortunate enough to spend time in his company. He took great pride in the successes of his family and community. Charlie's (Papa's) presence, his stories of life in Grand Lake, his much anticipated toasts at family gatherings and his endless charm will be forever missed. Visitation for the late Charles Kyte will take place Sunday, July 20, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W Curry Parkview Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, July 21 at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa Church with Fr. James Oliver officiating. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations in Charlie's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Marjorie Sandra MacMullin August 16, 1945 - July 17, 2008 Donkin - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Marge MacMullin on Thursday July 17, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Phyllis and the late George Butts of Birch Grove. Marge was a member of St. Luke's United Church and was a dedicated choir member for many years. She was a kind, gentle, and loving person and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Graham; sons, Rob (Lisa), Tantallon, N.S., David 'Dee' (Tracey), Oromocto, N.B.; and daughter, Kerri (Brendan) Bailey, Delta, B.C. Marge was very proud and much loved by her six grandchildren, Brett, Adam, Jessica, Amanda, Kalen and Mitchell. She is also survived by brothers, Dave (Wilma), Terry (Florence), Bruce, and George; and by sisters, Sandra (Sandy) Matheson, Linda (Wilfred) Campbell, Trudy (Stanley) MacKenzie and Judy (Reggie) Amadio. She is also survived by mother-in-law, Minnie MacMullin; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Cathcart and Bev Milley; and many nieces and nephews, including special niece and nephew, Lauren and Leigh Amadio. Besides her father, she was predeceased by a sister, Cathy Anne in infancy and father-in-law Tom MacMullin. Visitation will take place Saturday, July 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. The funeral service will be held Sunday, July 20 at 2 p.m. from St. Luke's United Church, Donkin. Burial will be in St. Luke's United Church Cemetery with Rev. Michael Goodfellow officiating. Donations in memory of Marge may be made to An Cala Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gerald 'Gerry' Miller - Gerald 'Gerry', Miller, 68, passed away peacefully at home holding hands with his wife, Dianne on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, after a courageous battle with ALS. Born in Stellarton, he was the eldest son of the late Augusta 'Gussie' (Kelly) and Ernest J. Miller. He was a devote altar boy at Our Lady of Lourdes and proud to carry on the tradition of his faith. In later years as he served on many parish councils, sang in the church choirs and was a reader and lay distributor. As a young boy growing up in Stellarton, Gerry took responsibilities very seriously. As a young lad, he began his career working at Arrow Printers while taking correspondence courses with the Alexander Hamilton Institute. He worked for a short time with the Sherbrooke Daily Record in Sherbrooke, Que. before accepting a position with Maritime Tel & Tel. This was a stepping stone to many positions which Gerry accepted over his 33 years of service (25 years with perfect attendance). He was a firm believer of doing a job well and giving it his best. Gerry retired as a regional director (Central and Northeastern Nova Scotia). Throughout his career, Gerry served on many advisory boards and willingly shared his ideas and talents. He spent the last several winters in Florida where he served on the board of directors in his community the last six of which as vice-president. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Dianne (MacIsaac); daughters of whom he was extremely proud of their achievements and their marriages, Krista (Bernie) Cashin, Antigonish, Rochelle (Colin) Irving, London, Ont., Nancy (Stephen) Dugas, Halifax; proud grandfather of Jacob and Ian Cashin, Olivia and Hayden Irving, Grant Dugas; sisters, Audrey (Len) Cassidy, Oshawa, Ont., Patricia (Reg) Warren, London, Ont.; brothers, Jerome (Judy), Sutton, Ont., Dennis (Karen) Oshawa, Ont., Donnie (Joan), Winnipeg, Man., Kevin (Giselle), Ottawa, Ont.; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Marie (Robert) Cullen. Gerry was known to be a gentleman of strong character, displaying honesty, integrity and good will in all his dealings. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. God bless. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 20 from 7-9 p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. A funeral mass will be held Monday, July 21 at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince St., Truro. Cremation to follow. Interment at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lismore. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Society. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Michael Murray, Dr. Sean Christie, Dr. Ian Grant, Dr. David Henderson, Lisa Wilson, RN and the Palliative Care Staff at the hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.colchestercommunity.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shirley Cecilia Clarke 69, Sydney Mines - It is with great sadness in our hearts, after a short battle with cancer, we announce the passing of our matriarch at the age of 69, at home, near her garden with her family by her side. Born in Sydney Mines, Shirley was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nora (O'Toole) Richards. She was a member of St. Pius X Parish, Sydney Mines. She is survived by her loving husband, Harry M. Clarke (Jr.); her cherished children, Cathy MacNeil and Frank Sentence, Ontario, Lonnie and Nancy (Campbell) MacNeil, Nova Scotia, and Michael MacNeil, Nova Scotia; stepdaughters, Michelle Adams (Clarke), Ontario, Lisa Clarke, Ontario, and Sonya Clarke, Nova Scotia; as well as six grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered by her sisters, Edith Foster, Theresa Bailey (Sonny Tremblett), Joan (Lawrence) Hurley, Mickey (John) Bushnick, and Verna (Cameron) MacNeil. Besides her parents, Shirley was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Richards, and her first-born son, John D. (Jack) MacNeil. In accordance with Shirley's wishes, there will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be held at St. Pius X Church, Main Street, Sydney Mines, Saturday, July 19, 2008, at 10 a.m., with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. A reception will follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley's memory may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, Main Street, Sydney Mines. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. A special thank you to Dr. John Kirkpatrick, Susan MacKenzie, and all the Palliative Care Staff, as well as the VON for all they did to make her last days with us all that they could be. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beverly Ferris 67, Sydney - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Beverly Ferris, who died suddenly at home after a lengthy illness. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary McNeil. She is survived by her loving husband, George Ferris; and three daughters, Kim Ferris, Mary Kelly Donavan and Karrie Ferris. Beverly is also survived by her sisters, Florence, Sally, Carmel and Mary Jane; brothers, Russell, Ritchie, Murdock, Angus and Johnny; sons-in-law, Joe Near and Jamie Donavan; grandchildren, Hunter, Chelsea, Jillian and Joshua. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Gregory The late Beverly Ferris will have visitation Sunday, July 20 from 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m., Monday, July 21 in St. Joseph Church, Sydney, with Fr. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation or the Nova Scotia Lung association. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Geraldine Theresa MacDonald - Geraldine (Gerry) Theresa MacDonald (Rogers) passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at the Victoria General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Gerry was born in Glace Bay, N.S., and was one of 10 children born to Thomas Rogers and Mary MacInnis. After graduation from high school, she went on to Teachers College and taught school in New Aberdeen, N.S. She then left for an adventure teaching school in Vulcan, Alta., and spent summers working at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Waterton, Alta. Upon returning to Nova Scotia, she married Ed MacDonald of Sydney. Gerry gave up her teaching career to care for her five children (twins, Cathy and Pat, followed shortly by Janice and Bob, with David arriving a little later). She and Ed then moved to Moncton to raise their family and this proved to be a very busy time with four children under the age of three. Coming from a teaching background, Gerry felt strongly about the importance of education and learning, and was very pleased when all her children completed a post-secondary education. Her independent and adventurous spirit was demonstrated by her frequent travels to California, Arizona, Alberta and Newfoundland (and included horseback riding with her sons in western Canada not so long ago!). She also enjoyed the many telephone calls and visits over the years from friends that she and Ed met along the way. Gerry loved her grandchildren more than anything and laughter always surrounded them as they shared stories or played cards and board games together. Her brown sugar fudge, cinnamon rolls and brownies, were special treats enjoyed by all. A frequent topic of conversation was her happy childhood growing up in Glace Bay, N.S., and she would regale her audience with any number of stories from that time. Special memories were of summers spent in Shediac, N.B., where Gerry was surrounded by family, friends, sun and ocean. Another love of Gerry's was flowers, which she planted faithfully each year and was especially fond of roses and Sweet William. Dancing was a favourite activity and she and Ed would attend many a 'Legion' dance with friends. Gerry enjoyed many years of volunteer work teaching religious education to elementary school children in Moncton. Although her health was failing over the past several years, Gerry loved nothing better than sharing a cup of tea with family and friends and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Gerry was predeceased by her husband Ed, brothers, William and Harold and sisters, Dorothy, Bridget and Camilla. She is survived by her daughters, Catherine McJannet (Larry and son Ian), San Diego, Patricia Edmonds (Cyril and daughters Colleen and Jennifer), Moncton, Janice Mellish (Robert and sons David, Jimmy -Sarah, sons Logan and Ethan, Andrew and Michael), Robert, Calgary and David (Marilynne), Calgary; brothers, Thomas Rogers, Glace Bay, Angus Rogers, New Waterford; and sisters, Mary Penny, Glace Bay, and Priscilla Wojcik, Sydney. As she wished, cremation has already taken place. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 23 from 7-9 p.m. at the Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. The funeral service will be held Thursday, July 24 at 1 p.m. at Saint Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, 340 Dominion St., Moncton N.B., with reception to follow in the church hall. Burial to follow in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens, 1167 Salisbury Rd., Moncton. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to The Lung Association or to the charity of your choice. A special thanks to all those that assisted with her care, especially Dr. Craig St. Peters for his care and kindness. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Heather Gillis 58, Sydney Mines - It is with deep sadness we regret to announce the passing of our mother who had a brief battle with cancer. Heather Gillis, 58, of Sydney Mines, formerly of 11 Egan St., passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of Hazel (Forrest) Gillis. She was a member of Carman United Church, a past member of the choir and UCW. She was also involved with the Christopher Leadership Course and mostly remembered for her 30 year involvement with the Girl Guides of Canada and her love for music. Family would like a very special thank you to go out to Heather's beloved aunts, uncles and cousins, who provided love and comfort to her. Also to the An Cala Palliative Care Unit for taking special care of mom and our family. A special thank you to her 'angel' friends who were there for mom and family. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Evans and her partner David Carter, who mom felt was the son of her heart, Sydney Mines, Margaret 'Maggie' Evans, Elizabeth 'Liz' Evans, both of Hong Kong; special friend, Wayne Young; brothers, J.R. (Sue) Gillis, Sackville,m and Carter Gillis, Sydney Mines. Also surviving is her very special grandson, Jordan Evans, 'he was the apple of Nana's eye'. Shes was predeceased by her her father, James Gillis. Funeral services for the late Heather Gillis will be held Monday, July 21 at 11 a.m. in Carman United Church, Sydney Mines. Burial under the direction of Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home will be in Brookside Cemetery. As memorials, donations may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family at fillmoreandwhitman@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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, Marion Campbell and the late Ronnie Bonaparte. Arthur was the dear son-in-law of Patricia and Darcy Dutton. 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Carl Lloyd MacTavish Toronto, Ont. - Carl Lloyd MacTavish passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008, after a valiant fight to recover from emergency surgery. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Margaret Dorothy MacCormack; his three brothers, William (Bill) and W.E. (Sonny), both of Sydney, and Brian, Pickering. He is also remembered by his brother-in-law, Bruce Broderick, Guelph; his four nieces and one nephew. He was predeceased by his parents, Wilbur and Ada MacTavish and his sister, Anne Broderick. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and neighbours. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 22 at 2 p.m. at Graceview Presbyterian Church, 588 Renforth Dr., Etobicoke. Arrangements entrusted with Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, Etobicoke. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Donald Michael Matheson Merrickville, Ont./Sydney - Family of the late Donald Michael Matheson of Ontario, formerly of Sydney, who passed away May 28, 2008, in Merrickville, Ont., are having a memorial gathering on Saturday, July 26 from 2-4 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Donations in Don's memory may be made to the Sydney Academy Scholarship Fund or Salvation Army. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org