Cape Breton Deaths November 01, 2008 Saturday Fraser Daniel MacDonald 81, Cornwallis, NS Fraser MacDonald passed away suddenly at his home in Cornwallis Park, Digby County, on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008. Born in Montreal and growing up in Westmount, Cape Breton, he was the eldest son of the late John D. and Effie (MacLean) MacDonald. After graduating from Sydney Academy, Fraser left home to seek a career in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Upon his retirement from the air force, he worked for the National Research Council in Ottawa, until he reached his retirement. He was a member of the Lions Club in Ottawa and the Royal Canadian Legion in Clementsport, N.S. He and his wife Paulette chose to return to Nova Scotia and 10 years ago settled in Cornwallis Park where they found good neighbours and numerous friends. Fraser is survived by his wife, Paulette (Mercier); son, Stephan (Stephanie) and his grandson, Jesse. Also surviving are his brothers, Rev. James A. (Gwen), Saint John, N.B., Rev. Ian K. (Virginia), Fredericton, N.B. and his sister, Sheila (Rev. Jackie) MacDonald, Coxheath. Also surviving are many loving nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Rose and his daughter, Joanne. Cremation has taken place with burial at a later date. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Jaynes Funeral Home, 7 Birch St., Digby. Family flowers only, memorials may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Society or to a charity of choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alexander Joseph Boyd June 17, 1934 - October 30, 2008 Sydney Mines - It is with great sadness that the family of Alexander Joseph Boyd announces his sudden passing at the age of 74 years at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Halifax. Alex was the son of the late Edgar and Lola (Dewfall) Boyd. Born in Florence, but living most of his adult years as a resident of Sydney Mines, Alex worked as a coal miner in Princess Colliery and the Prince Mine for 37 years until his retirement in 1989. Alex's first love was his family and he was well known to all as a caring and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, always displaying a gentle manner and having kind words for all those he knew. Alex's love of salmon fishing drew him to the waters of Margaree as a young boy. This passion continued throughout his life, and it was here where he and his wife Mary met countless people who shared his love for fishing and who grew to respect him as a kind and true friend. He passed countless hours tying flies during the winter in anticipation of the summer months that would be spent on the river and in offering hospitality to all those who dropped in at the trailer for a cup of tea. Alex will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend of 49 years, Mary (MacDonald) Boyd; his sons, Kevin MacDonald (Shirley), North Sydney, Edgar, Sydney Mines, Sandy (Carrie), Fort McMurray and Ricky, at home; as well as his daughter, Dena (Ron) MacDonald, Wolfville. Alex will also be fondly remembered by his 13 grandchildren, Nolan, Darcy, Sarah, Matthew, Ben, Sam, Mark, Stephen, Tammy, Amber, Zack, Logan and Emily, and his great-grandson, Daniel. A memorial service to celebrate Alex's life will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Carman United Church, Clyde Avenue, Sydney Mines, with Norma Mills officiating. A reception will follow the service in the church hall. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. Those who desire may make memorial donations in Alex's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Allan 'CP' MacKinnon 64, Grand Mira South - Allan 'CP' MacKinnon passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Grand Mira South, he was the son of Dr. Marion (Lahey) MacKinnon and the late Neil MacKinnon. Allan was a member of the St. Margaret's of Scotland parish, Grand Mira South. Before retiring in 2005, Allan worked for 33 years at Service Canada. Allan was an avid Montreal Canadiens fan, all who knew him could attest to. Surviving are his wife the former, Barb Whitman; daughters, Sherri (George) Delaney, Whitney Pier and Michelle (Jaime) O'Reilly, Toronto; grandchildren, Taylor and Hayden Delaney and Baby O'Reilly. Also surviving are brothers, Fabian (Helen), Glace Bay, Charlie (Joan), Frenchvale, Bryden (Chris), Sydney, Campbell, Grand Mira, Angus (Margaret), Winnipeg, Russell (Michelle), Halifax and sisters, Anne (Gary) Miller, Saskatchewan, Florence (Ed) Roper, B.C., Hyhena (Roger) Deveaux, Cheticamp, Alena (Bruce) Turnbull, Truro, as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins, and extended family. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Joe Pat; sisters, Pauline and Edna. The family would like to extend special thanks to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital staff in ER, ICU, 4B and 4D. Visitation will be held Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will take place 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2008 at St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira with Fr. Paul MacGillivary officiating. Interment to follow in St. Margaret's Church Cemetery, Grand Mira South. Reception will be held in the church hall. Online condolence may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction of ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thomas Joseph Scott 56, Eastern Passage/North Sydney - Thomas Scott of Eastern Passage, formerly of North Sydney, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in the QEII Health Science Centre, after a brief illness. Born in North Sydney, he was the son of the late Fred and Leona (LeMoine) Scott. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Murphy; 10 sisters, Lillian, Gertrude, Mary, Jean, Edie, Janet, Madeline, Maureen, Debbie, Freda and three brothers, Raymond, Freddie and Dennis. Predeceased by brothers, George and Daniel (in infancy). Arrangements under the direction of Mattatall Funeral Home, Dartmouth, 902-461-0700. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences can be sent to the family at spitfire_37@hotmail.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Malcolm MacNeil BA, MA, DFC RCAF - Peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at Saint Patrick's Home, Ottawa, after a long illness, at the age of 88. He was a family man and an honourable Canadian and will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. Malcolm was born January 16, 1920, in Glace Bay, N.S. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary (Tompkins); son, John (Maureen MacDonald) and daughter, Ann (Johan Seckel). Predeceased by his parents, John D. and Annie MacNeil and sister, Marguerite. His early education was at Glace Bay and in his youth he was a member of the town volunteer fire department. Under its banner and sponsorship, he was a noted sprinter in the Maritimes. He retained his lean racing form and physical fitness throughout his life. He joined the Canadian Army in May 1941 and in December 1941 transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force. In the RCAF, he trained as aircrew in Canada and then served as a bomb-aimer overseas with Bomber Command beginning in January 1943. His overseas service was with the Royal Air Force where he flew a full tour in Lancaster bombers with 207 Squadron RAF and then a second tour as a Pathfinder with 83 Squadron RAF. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for his courage and selflessness during a particular wartime mission. He was repatriated to Canada in January 1945. Following the war, Malcolm completed undergraduate studies at Saint Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, N.S. While supporting his young family he completed his master of arts degree in psychology at the University of Ottawa in 1952. He joined the Federal Public Service in Ottawa and worked in several departments prior to joining the Public Service Commission of Canada from which he retired in 1985. Malcolm was a long-serving parishioner of Saint Monica parish, a member of the Glens Tennis Club and the Canadian Aviation Historical Society and had an avid interest in the early Hollywood movie industry. He was proud of John and Ann and their respective careers and accomplishments. As per his wishes, there will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Saint Monica Church, 2080 Merivale Rd., Nepean, Ont., Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow in the church hall. Those wishing may make donations to St. Patrick's Home, 2865 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, Ont., K1V 8N5. Condolences/donations at: www.mcgarryfamily.ca 613-728-1761 ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org