Cape Breton Deaths November 29, 2008 Saturday 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, Rosie (Frank) Barassa, Ontario, 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!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Germaine Matthys 92, Scotchtown - Germaine Matthys, 92, formerly of 46 Queen St., Scotchtown, passed away peacefully, November 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 her husband, Emile Matthys, 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Elizabeth Morrison 95, Mira - We the family, are saddened to announce the death of Elizabeth Morrison at her home, on November 28, 2008. A loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she will be sadly missed. Elizabeth grew up in Dominion, lived many years in Bridgeport, before moving to Hornes Road, Mira. She was a member of Chalmers United Church, Dominion, adherent of Union Presbyterian Church, Mira Ferry. At Chalmers, she taught Mission Band, cubs and C.G.I.T and was active in Missionary Society and UCW. She was a charter member of the Glace Bay Auxiliary of the Cove and a life member of the MacLeod AMS. She enjoyed baking and sewing. All her life she selflessly and gladly put the needs of family and others before herself. In the past few years she had lots of happy hours quilting with her "piecemaker" friends in Louisbourg and was a proud life member of the " Ocean Waves" quilting society. Elizabeth's greatest joy was her family she is survived by her daughters; Erla (Dean) Wenborne, Alban , Ont. , Lorna (Allan) Macdonald, Sydney; son Fraser (Jean) Morrison, Mira; son-in-law William Horne, Sydney; grandchildren Linda (Gary) Henderson, Lori (Jamie) Santi, Katriona, Sara and Neil Macdonald, Lisa Morrison, Rebecca (Arthur) Demazieres and Kurt Horne; great-grandchildren Jeffrey and Collin Henderson and Jillian and Julia Santi, and sister Helen Horne, Mira. She was predeceased by her parents Hugh and Katie (MacCuish) MacNeil; husband Earl in 1991; daughter Helen Lynne Horne in 1987; brothers Dan, Murdock, Norman , Lloyd, Donald , Franklyn, and Fraser; sisters Katherine, Annie, and Amelia. Visitation will be held Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will take place Monday 3pm at Union Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jackie MacDonald officiating. Special thanks to Palliative Care, VON, and Home Care , and to her special "angel " Heather Parsons, for their excellent, tender loving care. No flowers by request, memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church or Palliative Care. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Elnor Matilda (Grandy) Thompson June 23, 1923-Nov. 27, 2008 - With regret, the family of Elnor Thompson announces her death in Baddeck Hospital on Nov. 27, 2008. Elnor Matilda (Grandy) Thompson was born near Truro to Olive Winnifred (Carr) Grandy and Arthur Charles Grandy on June 23, 1923. He early adult life was spent as a wife, mother and business partner at Thompson Bros. Roofing and Siding Ltd. in Amherst and New Glasgow. In 1973, Elnor/Mattie began anew in Saskatchewan with her much beloved partner, George Gordon. She obtained her B.Ed from the University of Regina and taught at the South Regina Nursery School. In 1989 she moved to Cape Breton to be near her grandchildren and established Elnor's Preschool in Indian Brook, Victoria County. Elnor loved kids, social justice, CBC radio, books, dogs, horses, gardens, car rides, travel, food and rocks. She disliked diamond rings, mink coats, perfume, racism, TV and movies. She seldom made waves herself but she supported those who did. Elnor was an active non-driver, but if there was a meeting and she could find a ride, she was there. She is survived by her daughter, Marion Thompson (John Roberts); granddaughters, Anna and Kate Roberts; sisters, Helen Luard and Pheobe Stevens, by Helen and Bonnie Thompson and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Philliip, daughter, Joanne Kohout, partner, George Gordon, former husband, Frank Thompson and sisters, Marion Slaven, Betty MacKay and Gwen Dickey. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Victoria County Memorial Hospital Charitable Foundation. Visitation will take place at St. Ann's Bay United Church, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, between 2-3 p.m. followed immediately by a celebration of Elnor's life to be officiated by Dianne Kempt, DLM. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Olive (Clements) Comeau 71, Ladysmith, B.C Port Morien, Glace Bay - Our family is sad to hear of the sudden passing of 'Ollie' in Ladysmith, B.C., on Nov. 27, 2008. She attended schools in Port Morien and Glace Bay during her youth and she will be missed by sons, Brian, Roddie, Larry Comeau and family in Ladysmith; brother, Jim Clements (Vina and Jeff), Dominion, and brother, Greg, Ladysmith. She had numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, some are now deceased in Port Morien and Glace Bay. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill Comeau, her loving mother and father, Annie and Gordon Clements, her brother, Gordon 'Butch' Clements, Port Morien and Glace Bay. Cremation has taken place in Ladysmith. "May she rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon her." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anastasia "Nellie" Bona 83, North Sydney - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, Nellie Bona, a resident of Mapleview Drive, North Sydney, on Thursday November 27, 2008, at home. Born in Lublinicz, Poland, She was a daughter of the late Dan and Anastasia (Sudyn) Fecio. Nellie emigrated to Canada with her parents and settled in Manitoba where they farmed for many years. It was there that she would meet her husband Don, and raise her family. Upon his retirement, Don moved his family back to his home, Cape Breton, where they would settle in North Sydney. In earlier years Nellie was an avid angler, making many fishing trips with her husband, and was a member of Our Lady Of Sorrows Church, North Sydney. She is survived by her son Jack (Valerie) of North Sydney; a brother William (Cathy), of Manitoba; a sister Mary (Johnny) Ruta, Manitoba; two great grandchildren, Jeremy and Shelby; and several nieces and nephews. Nellie was predeceased by her husband Don as well as her grandson Don. There will be no visitation by request. A funeral mass will be held Monday 10:00 a.m. from St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the NS Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org