Cape Breton Deaths November 26, 2008 Laura Anne MacIsaac 19, Liverpool - It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved daughter Laura. She was beautiful on the outside and even more on the inside. No more suffering, no more pain, she is now in the kingdom of God as His chosen angel. He must have needed her more than us. She passed away peacefully on Nov. 23, 2008, at Valley Regional Hospital, following surgery. Born May 4, 1989, in Liverpool, N.S., she was a graduate of Liverpool Regional High School and had intended to enter Saint Francis Xavier University in September of 2008 to the faculty of nursing. It was both the family history of attendance, as well as the coveted "X" ring, which Laura wanted so badly, that drew her to St. F.X. However, due to her ongoing illness, she had to defer her education. It was her dream to graduate with her nursing degree and join the team of Doctors Without Borders to care for those in need in foreign countries. She had an avid interest in curling, travelling, music, scrapbooking and animals. Laura is survived by her parents, Goretti and Duncan and a cherished brother, Neil. She is also survived by her two beloved therapy dogs, Lochie and Brodee. Also surviving are her maternal grandmother, Ann Deveau, Antigonish, and her paternal grandmother, Gladys MacIsaac, Glace Bay. She is also survived by her aunts, Rosaline Deveau, Lantz, Barbara Taylor (Robert), Mary Lou Mac Donald (Hughie), uncles, Leo (Marie), Robert, all of Glace Bay, Michael (Joanne), Sydney Forks, Uncle Jim Williams (Uncle Dim as she affectionately called him), Fort McMurray, and many caring cousins. She was predeceased by grandfathers, Henry Deveau, Cheticamp, and Duncan MacIsaac Sr., Glace Bay, as well as her uncle and godfather, Paul MacIsaac, Glace Bay. To the many doctors and nurses who cared for Laura, we are forever grateful. Laura would want special mention of the members of the Pain Clinic at the IWK, Dr. Finley (who she always called her big teddy bear), Dr. Gregoire, and clinical nurse Paula Forgeron, as well as Dr. Doucet, Dr. Gunn and Dr. Hamm. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 27 from 7-9 p.m. at Chandler's Funeral Home in Liverpool. Funeral mass will be held Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at 11 a.m. at St. Gregory's Catholic Church on Old Bridge Street in Liverpool. Memorial donations may be made to the Liverpool Regional High School Foundation, c/o PO. Box 1266, Liverpool, N.S., B0T 1K0 in remembrance of Laura. Online condolences may be sent through www.chandlersfuneral.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edith 'Edie' McGillivary 81, Dominion - Edith McGillivary, age 81, of Royal Avenue, Dominion, and a former resident of 1-B Road, Glace Bay, passed away on Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at her home in Dominion. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Jack 'Cy' and Catherine 'Kate' (Hurley) McDonald. Edie was a member of St. Eugene's Church, Dominion and always practised a strong devotion to her faith. She loved going to flea markets, yard sales and playing bingo. Her greatest passion was the love and care she shared with her family. Compassionate and thoughtful by nature, Edie always enjoyed family gatherings, special occasions and a good feed of lobsters. Edie is survived by her best friend and husband of 62 years, Bernie McGillivary; two daughters, Marie (Emilio) Vaninetti, Dominion, Barbara (Leo) Carrigan, Gardiner Mines, and one son, Cordell (Linda), Sydney. Also surviving are siblings, Pat (Jean) McDonald, Lorraine Abbott, Genieve (John) Lee, all in Glace Bay; and seven grandchildren, Nadine and Gina Vaninetti, Michael Carrigan (Sherri), Liesje Carrigan, Angela, Aimee and Ryan McGillivary. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Edie was predeceased by two brothers, Allie 'Cy', Johnny and three sisters, Catherine Nicholson, Dorothy Clarke and Brenda Murphy. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass officiated by Rev. Gerald Campbell is Friday, 11 a.m. in St. Eugene's Church, Dominion. All are invited to join the family for a reception in the church hall. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy for Edie, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences to the family can also be expressed through the funeral home website www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Elizabeth Ann 'Liz' Treleaven - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Liz on Nov. 25, 2008, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Port Morien, Cape Breton on July 21, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Rankin) and John MacLeod. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 27 years, Paul and beautiful daughters, Alison and Sarah, both of Lake Echo. She is also survived by her only brother, Donald (Virginia), Grafton, Ont.; brothers-in-law, Michael (Barb), Edmonton, Stephen, Musquodoboit Harbour; several nieces and nephews; and her little dog, Maggie. She was employed by the province of Nova Scotia in various capacities for 25 years. She was a past member of the Lionness Association for many years, a past member and secretary of the Preston, PC Association, former Sunday school teacher at St. David's United Church, Lake Echo, and a former member of the Bell Park School PTA. She was a great lover of camping, gardening and crafting. She also enjoyed spending time with family and many friends. Liz will always be remembered for her kind heart and her many quips and quotes that brought laughter to all that knew her. As sick as she was, she never lost her sense of humour nor her ability to bring on laughter. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. A memorial service will be held Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at 11 a.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Cheryl MacDonald officiating. A reception will follow the service. Burial in the Musquodoboit Harbour United Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society for brain cancer research, 7A Palliative Care Unit, VG, QEII C/O QEII Foundation or St. David's United Church Memorial Fund, Lake Echo. Online condolences may be made at www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edward Henry Perry 77, Baleine - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Perry on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at the Cove Guest Home. Born in Baleine, he was the son of the late Edward and Sarah (Taylor) Perry. He was employed with Mullins in Main-a-Dieu and then National Sea Product until his retirement. Eddie is survived by his wife, Janie; stepchildren, Betty, Mary, Annette, Darlene and Roddie; his children, Lorena Perry (Reggie Carter), Darlene Brenton (Paul Koziel), Neil Perry; his grandchildren, Brent Perry, Neil and Angela Brenton, Terri and Eric Bowles, Kyle and Candace Bowles and Brittany Goyetche and his precious great-grandchildren, Melanie Lyle, and Carson Brenton. He is also survived by his sisters, Olive (Jack) de'Vries and Stella Tellum, as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Eddie was predeceased by his daughter, Joanne Bowles, sisters, Kate, Margaret, Mildred, Annie and Janet, brothers, James, Angus and Roy. Visitation will take place Thursday, Nov. 27, 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 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Fr. Patrick O'Neill officiating. Cremation to follow. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ James Hugh MacSween Ontario - The death occurred at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, Ont., on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, of James Hugh MacSween, dear husband of the late Eunice Sadie (nee Enman), at the age of 67 years. He was a retired manager of Bowmanville Royal Bank of Canada. He was the loving father of Donna and her husband Dayrell Rowe and a special loving papa to Connor James and Chloe. He was the son of the late Murdock and Julia (nee MacIntyre) MacSween. He was a dear brother to Rod, Alice Brebant, Mary Greta Fletcher and Jessie Sutherland. He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Arthur (Lucy) Enman, Bud (Odile) Enman, Blair (Maureen) Enman, Ruth (Rene) Gallant and Shirley Sophie. Besides his wife and his parents, he was predeceased by brothers-in-law, Ellwood, Bloice and Hazen and mother and father-in-law, Kenneth and Sybil Enman. Resting at the Evangeline Funeral Home in Urbainville, Thursday with visitation 1-2 p.m., followed by a few prayers, and then the burial will be in the Victoria West Cemetery, P.E.I. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Raymond Freeman Jackson 59, Victoria, B.C. - The family of Raymond Jackson, regret to announce his passing, Nov. 22, 2008. Formerly of Ingonish, Raymond is survived by his wife, Connie (Tims); stepson, Andy; grandson, Caleb; siblings, Harold (Gloria), Sydney, John (Nicole), P.E.I., Sherry, Halifax; sister in-law, Saundra, Massachusetts; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Raymond was predeceased by his mother, Violet, father (Sidney), sisters, Ann, Sarah, Yvonne and brother, Sonny. Cremation service taking place in B.C. Raymond will be missed by all his family and friends. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org