Cape Breton Deaths July 04, 2008 Friday Howard Richey (Bally) British Columbia - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Howard Richey (Bally), Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Mill's Memorial Hospital, Terrace, B.C. Howard was born in Sydney, N.S., and was the youngest child of the late Howard Vincent and Jessie (MacSween) Richey. Howard was a mechanic by trade and the owner of West Point Rentals in Terrace for over 30 years. Howard is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; son, Douglas (Roylene) Richey; daughters, Katherine (Dan) Mulligan and Danielle Richey; grandchildren, Amelia and Thomas Mulligan and Mason Richey. Dearly missed by his pals, Mittsee and Sophie. Also survived by his sisters, Audrey Matheson, Bev (Parker) MacLeod, Helen Powell, of Sydney N.S., Norma (Raymond) Frost, New Brunswick; brother, Tom (Allie Mae), Victoria, B.C. Predeceased by his parents, brother, Rockie Richey, brothers-in-law, Alex Matheson and Stan Powell. A celebration of Howard's life was held at the Terrace Arena, June 24, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foundation, directed to Palliative Care in Howard's memory. Mills Memorial Hospital, PO Box 1067, Terrace, B.C., V8G 4V1. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thelma Geraldine MacKeigan 71, Sydney - It is with broken hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our loving mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Thelma MacKeigan, 71, of Sydney, who passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at her residence. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late William and Mildred (Russell) Lilly. Thelma was employed with the Metropolitan Stores, K-mart, and owned and operated Mira Road Dairy (1974). Thelma was an avid bingo player at the Membertou Bingo. Thelma is survived by her daughters, Dianne (Ron) Hunt, Howie Centre, Connie (Brian) MacKeigan-Beach, Calgary; son, Todd (Sue), Calgary; sisters, Elizabeth (Laurie) Landry, Ontario, Greta (D.K.) MacLeod, Sydney, Mary (Reg) McCormick, P.E.I.; special aunt, Greta Wheeler, Newfoundland; three granddaughters, Amber Hunt, Calgary, Brittany (Quinn) Hunt, Calgary, Maddissen Beach, Calgary; one great grandson, Conner Brown, Calgary. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy and they will miss her dearly. She will also be greatly missed by her best friend, Cathy Willet, her many friends and bingo buddies. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Elmer, sister, Alice, and brother, Billy. There will be no visitation per Thelma's request. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Saturday, July 5 at 11 a. m., with the Rev. Arthur Nash officiating. Following the service, a reception will be held in the funeral home. Family flowers only. Memorials may be made to charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Norman Joseph Stanley Dec. 18, 1929-July 2, 2008 - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a fellow Cape Bretoner, on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Aberdeen, Glace Bay, N.S., he was predeceased by his parents Norman and Catherine Stanley; daughter, Sharon, son, Kenny and five brothers, Herbie, Leo, Alex, Edgar and Frankie and sisters, Anna, Alice, Madeline and Marjorie. He is survived by his brother, Cletus and sisters, Toni and Emily. Norman was a coal miner in Glace Bay, N.S., as well as in Grand Cash, Alta. He was also a veteran in the Armed Forces, having served in the Second World War. He enjoyed playing poker and going to the casino. Norman will be sadly and deeply missed by his wife, Catherine, of 60 years. Dear father of Normie (Frances), Mary (Jimmy), Jimmy (Diane), Gary (Charmaine), Sharon (Johnny) and 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Norman's family will receive relatives and friends from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today (Friday, July 4, 2008) and 10-10:45 a.m., Saturday, July 5, 2008, at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, Ont. (519)749-8467. A liturgy service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home Saturday, July 5, 2008, at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. Fr. Jim Boudreau officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Greatest thanks go out to the doctors and nurses at St. Mary's Hospital for all their care and support. Our family will always cherish the song 'Working Man' by Rita MacNeil and the Men of the Deeps. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Norman's memorial. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shirley Marie MacDonald 70, Glace Bay (Hub) - Shirley Marie MacDonald, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Glace Bay Hospital on Thursday, July 3, 2008. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Isabel (McDonald) McLeod. A homemaker all her life, she enjoyed days with her children and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed Kinsmen TV Bingo. She is survived by children, Linda (Dave) MacMullin, Billy, Marlene (Barry) Boutilier, Joan (Joe) Mischiek, Ed (Sherry), Norma (Joseph) Spencer, Dolly (Blair) Seymour and a very special granddaughter, Angie (Ryan Turnbull), whom she raised and loved as her very own; grandchildren, Wendy, Holly, David, Steven, Alicia, Francis, Mark, Michael, Anthony, Shayla, Jennifer, Jamie, Christopher; great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Kalan, Victoria, Ashton, Autumn and Malcolm; she is also survived by siblings, Mary, Francis and Bernie. Besides her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Malcie of 52 years in October 2007; and by sons, Mickey, Ron and Stephen in infancy and a number of siblings. Under the direction of Curry's Funeral Home and in accordance with her wishes, there will be no visitation. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Saturday, July 5, 2008, at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, New Aberdeen. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in Shirley's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. "Ma you were the wind beneath our wings" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Agnes Christine Wadden 93, Glace Bay - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Agnes C. Wadden at Victoria Haven Nursing Home, Thursday, July 3, 2008, at the age of 93, where she was a resident for the past year and half. She was a former resident of Dragatis Street, Glace Bay. Born in Broughton, C.B., she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Sarah (MacInnis) MacKenzie. Agnes graduated from the Glace Bay General Hospital in 1940 and nursed in the Veteran's Hospital in Cornwallis for two years. She then took a post graduate course in the Margaret Hague Hospital in New Jersey, U.S.A. Agnes then nursed at the Glace Bay General Hospital for 34 years and retired in 1979. She was a member of the Glace Bay General Hospital Alumnus Association. Agnes was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Glace Bay. Agnes is survived by her niece and nephew, Mabel and Blair Wadden, (her care-giver). She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Annie Hall and Mary Hobbs. Visitation for Agnes will be Sunday, July 6 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will be held Monday, July 7 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Michael Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Haven Memorial Gardens on the Sydney-Glace Bay Highway. Online condolences may be sent to the Wadden family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Madeline Cecilia Wadding - Madeline Cecilia Wadding (O'Day), formerly of Port Morien, C.B., passed peacefully into Spirit at the QE II Hospital, Grande Prairie, Alta., Saturday, June 28, 2008, in the afternoon, at the age of 80 years. Madeline was born July 18, 1927 and raised in her parents' home on Long Beach Road, Port Morien. She was one of three brothers and six sisters. Madeline attended Blockhouse School. Although she left Port Morien for work in Boston, Niagara Falls and New York, she eventually returned to her parents' home where she remained until her mother's death in 1983. Madeline then joined her daughter Sharon out west in 1984, where she enjoyed first her two grandchildren Jessie Cecilia and John Andrew and then a reunion with her long-lost daughter, Wendy Sylvester, and finally her great-grandchildren, Austin Andrew and Kade Andrew. Madeline was a loyal daughter, caring sister, loving mother, devoted grandmother, precious great-grandmother and a gracious aunt. Madeline, like her Irish brothers and sisters, loved to laugh and make jokes. She liked going for a walk, reading, talking about the weather, knowing exactly what time it was, tickling her grandchildren's feet. She loved to eat black forest cake, lobsters and a good feed of smelts. She loved her stories (soaps), writing letters, hanging out with her grandkids, drinking coffee and smoking (she did quit). She missed the ocean, loved to have company and enjoyed getting dressed up for every occasion. The absence of Madeline's spirit, full of love, acceptance and gratitude, here on earth will make the days a little longer for all those who knew and loved her. Madeline will be forever missed by her two loving daughters, Sharon Cecilia Halefoglu, Grande Prairie, Alta., and Wendy Sylvester, Vancouver, B.C.; two grandchildren, Jessie Cecilia Gendron, Peace River, Alta., and John Andrew Gendron, Grande Prairie, Alta.; two great-grandchildren, Austin Andrew Pierson and Kade Andrew Gendron; brother, Peter O'Day and sister, Elizabeth Shepherdson of Cape Breton, James O'Day and Annie May Tauro of Boston; and all her nieces and nephews. "I see her cliffs like loving arms held high above the foam; Cape Breton stands with outstretched hands to bid me welcome home." The cremation took place at Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium on July 2, 2008, in Grande Prairie, Alta. A private service will take place at Madeline's daughters in Grande Prairie on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at 11 a.m. Fr. Albert will be in attendance. As per Madeline's request her ashes will return home to Port Morien. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversgrandeprairie.com or Sharon Halefoglu, 9409-70 Ave., Grande Prairie, Alta., T8V 5W7. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org