Cape Breton Deaths November 18, 2008 Tuesday Simon Earl Gracie April 20, 1934-Nov. 16, 2008 Sydney Mines - It is with great sadness and beautiful memories that we announce the sudden passing of our loved one Simon Earl Gracie, 74, on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. Born in Alder Point, Earl was the son of the late Benjamin and Ida (Devoe) Gracie. He was a member of Carman United Church, Sydney Mines. He worked as a miner and later in the construction industry. Earl gave freely to all and asked nothing in return. Earl is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Joan (White) Gracie and his sons, Daryl (Karen) and Paul (Mary Lou). He is also survived by his wonderful grandchildren, Brendon, Patty-Joann, Emily and Paul Martin; great-granddaughter, Marisa; brother, Stanley; many nieces and nephews and two special nieces, Shannon Roland and Marlene Cantwell. Besides his parents, Earl was predeceased by his sisters, Mary, Ida, Helen, Hazel, Adele, Gladie, Lillian and Laura and his brothers, Hubert, Vincent, Theodore, Harold, James, Charlie and Billy. Visitation for Earl Gracie will be held in the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service celebrating his life will take place Thursday at 2 p.m. in Carman United Church, Clyde Avenue, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Sean Handcock officiating. The burial will be in Brookside Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Earl's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. God makes no mistakes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Olga Ann Howard Formerly of Sydney N.S. - Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at 84 years of age. Dear wife of the late Bill Howard. Dear daughter of the late Alex and Elizabeth MacDougall. She will be sadly missed by her sisters and brothers, Jenny (late Lionel), Mady (Gene), Leo (Agnes), John (Ailsa), Theresa (Ted), Rita (late Paul) and sister-in-law, Mona. Predeceased by siblings, Alex, Mary, Betty, Billy, Jim and Eric. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the caregivers who assisted Olga at home and the staff at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. A memorial mass will be held at St. Mary of the People Catholic Church, 570 Marion Ave., Oshawa, at a later date. Memorial donations to St. Mary of the People Catholic Church would be appreciated and may be made through Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King St. W., 905-721-1234. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Ida (Kane) Mulcahy Jan. 23, 1924-Nov. 12, 2008 - Sometimes a spirit is just too big, too full of life and laughter for containment within a tired body and the need to break free wins. Such is the case for our mother, Mary Ida Mulcahy (nee Kane), who passed peacefully on Nov. 12, 2008, while a patient at the VG Hospital in Halifax. Molly, as she was known for most of her life, had battled heart disease for the past eight years. As matriarch of the Kane clan from Morell, P.E.I., she taught us all about strength, humour, laughter, integrity, perseverance and tenacity, as well as the need to live in the moment with an ever hopeful eye to the future and an understanding of the extreme importance of the past. Molly was predeceased by her husband, Gerald Joseph Mulcahy and two siblings, Imelda and James, as well as her parents, Elva and Leonard Kane. We know they are all preparing a lobster supper for her, with a dance to follow. She will love that! She leaves behind a family that mourns her, comprised of siblings, Teresa Kane, Sr. Rosalia Kane, CSM, Norman Kane, all of Charlottetown, Joan (Gordon) Golding, Hamilton, Fr. Joseph Kane and Gemma (Terry) O'Sullivan, Ottawa, as well as nieces and nephews, whom she loved and who celebrated her spirit and love of laughter and a good joke. She also leaves behind three children, Maureen Hickey, her partner Paul Bruce, son Daniel (Tracey) and Kathleen (Richard) Jardine, as well as grandchildren, Timothy, Kyle, Nathan, Matthew, Scott, Molly Marie and the newest Who in Whoville, Joseph who also carries the Kane name forward. We, the family would like to extend thanks and condolences to Mom's friends, who share our loss and grief. You all played such a pivotal role in her life and afforded her so much kindness during the past years. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses on Unit 8 at the QE Hospital and Unit 4-B at the VG Hospital whose kindness is so appreciated. There will be visitation at Snow's Funeral Home on 2666 Windsor St., Halifax, Monday, Nov. 17 from 1-3 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. at St. Lawrence Church in Fairview. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Muriel Frances 'Duke' Barton (nee White) - Peacefully at her residence in London, Ont., Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Roy Barton. Loving mother of Mary Barton, David Barton and his wife Sharon, Heather Barton, John Barton and his wife Helene, Brenda Mosher and her husband Mitch, Debbie Barton, Rose Mitchell and her husband Wayne. Proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren. Dear sister of Minnie, Tellie and Johnny. Best friend of Millie Hawkins. A private family service will be conducted at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James St., at Richmond, London, Wednesday, Nov. 19. Cremation with interment in Cape Breton, N.S. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org