Cape Breton Deaths November 28, 2008 Friday Sarah Catherine Serroul 90, Sydney Mines - It is with broken hearts that the family of Sarah Catherine 'Kay' (MacDonald) Serroul, of Sydney Mines, announce her passing on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in North Sydney on Sept. 27, 1918, Kay was the daughter of the late Colin and Mary (Sampson) MacDonald. She was the oldest of 10 children. Kay was a member of St. Pius X parish, Sydney Mines. She was also a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Sydney Mines, and the Florence fire hall ladies auxiliary. Kay met her soulmate, Joe, while still a teenager, a handsome man who truly adored her. Their secret wedding was a romantic tale she retold again and again. Together they had 13 children and were married for 62 years, until Joe's death 11 years ago. Kay's children and grandchildren will remember her as a loving and supportive woman who made them laugh (her sense of humour was second to none), encouraged them in their successes, and helped them through the rough spots in life. She lit up a room with her smile and laughter, and made the best tea biscuits anyone could ever imagine. Kay thought her greatest legacy was her children and she loved their phone calls and visits. In her later years, when she wasn't stirring up mischief, she could be found sitting around a campfire, playing cards with the girls on a Friday night and dancing around the kitchen with one of her great-grandchildren. She loved shopping, worried about her wrinkles and told amazing stories of her adventures. She was the heart of her family. Kay leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters, Margie (Freeman) Bonnar, Sydney Mines, Kay (Eddie) Blanchard, Sydney, Beverly (Mike) Hemmings, Sydney, Mona (Darryl) Bennett, Sydney Mines, Frances (Ron) Britten, Timberlea; sons, Tom (Caroline), Pickering, Ont., Pat (Lenore), Whitby, Ont., Leo (Eileen), Sydney, Robert (Shirley), Ajax, Ont., Donnie (Cathy), Niagara Falls, Ont.; 45 grandchildren; 90 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; brother, Charlie (Bernice), North Sydney; many nieces and nephews and special friends, Cora and Glen Musgrave. She was predeceased by her loving husband, William Joseph Serroul, sons, Jack and Joseph (Noonie), grandchildren, Wayne and Mary, sister, Tina and brothers, Raymond, Ed, Collie, Lloyd, Paul, Cyril and Russell. She will be missed and not soon forgotten. Visitation for Kay will be held Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. The funeral mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. A sincere thank-you for the help and kindness given to Kay is extended to the staff of the Northside General Hospital renal dialysis unit. Donations in Kay's memory may be made to the Northside General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences in Kay's memory may be sent to jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. "Angel . . . take flight!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ William Edward 'Willie Lobster' McLean 81, Glace Bay - It is with deepest sorrow that we, the family of William Edward 'Willie Lobster' McLean announce his sudden passing on Nov. 26, 2008, in his 81st year. Born in Glace Bay, May 31, 1927, he was the son of the late Alex and Elizabeth (Winstanley) McLean. He was a longtime resident of the Hub. Willie was employed by the Cape Breton Development Corp. for 32 years until his retirement. In his early years he was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. Willie was an active member of the Hub Amateur Athletic Club where he had held various office positions and also Branch 3, Royal Canadian Legion. Willie loved sports, fishing and darts but his greatest love was his family. He is survived by his children, Bill Jr. and Colleen, Catalone, David and Helen, Glace Bay, Sandy and Lisa, London, Ont., Jonna and Les Gillis, New Waterford, and Vernon and Eileen, Glace Bay. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Todd, Jamie, Sandie, Ronnie, Danny, Chynna Rae, Krayton, Mathew, Kyle, Trevor and Stephanie and by seven great grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings, Beatrice (Peter) Confiant, Dorothy (Sis) McLean, Albert (Lois), Melvin (Nancy), Jeannie Gillis, Robert (Joanie) and Tootsie (Dave Edwards); and his former wife, Martha (Verge). Willie was predeceased by a brother, Joe. Willie will also be sadly missed by his extended family, the residents of 55 Minto St. Visitation for the late William McLean will take place at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520, Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at 10 a.m. at St. John's Church. Burial to take place at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to Patten@seaside.ns.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Vinetta (McIntyre) Burchell - Peacefully at home on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Loving mother of Claire, the late Patricia Arnold, Beverly Finn, Marilyn McLean, Arthur, and Ernest. Dear grandmother of Shaun (Paula), Lisa (Mike), John, Sarah, Lori (Todd), David (Elaine), Lorna, Tammy, John, Angel, Willy, Bobby and Tonia. Great-grandmother of 14. Sister of Jessie McIntyre. Sister-in-law of Jean and her children Jeannie, Anne and Wilf Jr. Special aunt of Norm and Teresa, Charlotte and Roger, Chuck and Colleen, Willy, Jimmy, Edna and Gord, Kelly, Heather, Rodney, Candice, Bobby and Jimmy. Godmother of Cindy and Lisa. Mary will also be missed by her dear friend Yvonne Lebeau; and by many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by brothers, Buddy, Norman, John, James, Joseph, Hugh and Wilfred and sisters, Catherine and Gertrude. Mary was a very dedicated employee who loved her job, co-workers and the patients at Sarnia General Hospital having worked there for over 30 years. She was a caregiver to all. Visitation will be held at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered at 3:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Jim Higgins at St. Benedict's Church, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 714 Lite St., Point Edward, N7V 1A6. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com. A tree will be planted in memory of Mary Burchell in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Germaine Matthys 92, New Waterford - Germaine Matthys, 92, formerly of 46 Queen St., Scotchtown, passed away peacefully Nov. 26, 2008, at Maple Hill Manor where she resided for the last 10 years, with family and loving friends by her side. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Archie and Victoria (Deruelle) LeMoine. She was a member of the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael Church, River Ryan. Germaine was a generous woman with a kind word for everyone. Her main love was her family. Surviving are son, Emile 'Brother' (Marie) Matthys, River Ryan; brother, Victor (Theresa) LeMoine, Scotchtown; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Michael, daughter, Mary, brothers, Paul, Archie, Freddie, sisters, Victoria, Angel, Melvina and Elaine. There will be no visitation. A funeral mass to celebrate Germaine's life will be held Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael Church, River Ryan, with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Gaul Centre. All are welcome. Donations in her memory may be made to Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edward Cormier 87, Belle Cote, Inverness County - Edward Cormier, 87, of Belle Cote, Inverness County, died Nov. 25, 2008, at Harbour View Hospital, Sydney Mines. Born in Belle Cote on Oct. 21, 1921, he was a son of the late John and Mary Ann (Doucet) Cormier. He was a member of St. Michael's parish, Margaree. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 32, Cheticamp, having served during the Second World War in Italy, France, Belgium and Holland. Edward loved his country and his community and he served both well. He is survived by one brother, Joe (Lucy) Cormier, Shubenacadie; one sister, Jeanette (David) Brodie, U.S.A.; many nephews and one niece, Patricia (Shelagh). He was predeceased by one brother, Victor and sister-in-law, Theresa. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. Funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Church, Margaree, Fr. Jim MacDonald officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity or community organization of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to staff of the veterans' wing of the Harbour View Hospital for the wonderful care Edward received over the past two years. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mickey (Martin) McIntyre Barrie, Ont. - Mickey (Martin) McIntyre of Barrie, passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Ont., on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Vickie. Loving father of Carolyn McIntyre, Faith Varga (Keith), Melissa Pacquette (Chuck), Darlene Howatson (Gord); stepfather to Lisa Girard, Nicole Girard and Vic (Boom) Girard. Cherished grandfather of Tiffany, Mitchel, Megan, Christopher, Stephanie, Jennifer and Haley. Grandfather to June, Meaghan, Raven, Teira and Morgan. Dear brother of Jenny Clifford (Alfred) and Robin Smith. Predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth and Mick McIntyre and one brother, Kenny. Mickey will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Steven R. Bridge Funeral Home, Angus, Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Barrie. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. www.bridgefuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Joseph Mombourquette 'Little Joe' 83, New Waterford Funeral Service - Joseph Mombourquette, 83, of MacLeod Avenue, New Waterford, who passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, will have visitation today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. The funeral mass officiated by Rev. Paul MacNeil is Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Agnes Church. Cremation to follow with interment in the parish cemetery at a later date. All are invited to join the family for a reception in St. Agnes hall following the mass. Donations in memory of Joe can be made to palliative care. Condolences to the family can be expressed through the funeral home website www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gabriel Mollica 61, Halifax/Sydney - Gabriel Mollica, 61, formerly of Sydney, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at the VG Hospital in Halifax. He is survived by his daughter, Alicia and son, Gabe Jr. Also survived by his sister, Frances DiFlavio and a brother-in-law, Nunzi; two brothers, Attilio Mollica, Sydney and Tony Molica, Italy; numerous nieces and nephews and by longtime girlfriend, Vivian. He will be sadly missed by all. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church with Fr. Errol MacDonald presiding. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org