Cape Breton Deaths November 08, 2008 Saturday Con't Gertrude Bonnar ,96, Sydney - Gertrude Bonnar, age 96, of Sydney, who passed away on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, was also predeceased by her sister, Margaret Denittis. Visitation will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel followed by a service at 10 a.m. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- James 'Jim' R. Ford 1939-2008, Glace Bay - It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of our dear father, grandfather and brother, James R. Ford, 'Popa', age 69 of Atlantic Street, Glace Bay. Jim passed away on Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Complex. Born in Glace Bay, he was the loving son of the late William and Jessie (Whiting) Ford. Jim was a devoted member of Holy Cross parish. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was employed as an operator with the CBRM fire department, Glace Bay, and was a member of the IAFF, Local 2779. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Lisa, son, James, grandchildren, Mallory, Tiffany, Danielle and Dylan; brothers, Billy, David (Sharon); sisters, Margaret, Theresa, Helen, Lorraine (David McKillop), Ruth, Carol, Linda (Ernie Billard). Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Sheila (Simmons), brother, Paul, sisters, Catherine, Mary, Rita, Anne Shirley and Anne Jovita. Visitation for Jim Ford will be held Saturday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillvray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay, with Fr. Jake Andrea officiating. Interment will be in St. Anne's Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Glace Bay fire hall. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society. Online condolences to the Ford family are available through www.vjmcgillvray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillvray.ca/>. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him O Lord, May He Rest In Peace. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org