Cape Breton Deaths November 14, 2008 Friday Georgette Alice (Carpentier) Desveaux 83, New Waterford - Georgette Desveaux, 83, of St. Joseph St., and formerly of 9th Street, New Waterford, passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at New Waterford Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in Sanora, Guysborough County, she was a daughter of the late Phillyie and Victoria Carpentier. Georgette was a member of the Parish of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Church. She was a member of the cleaning staff at Breton Education Centre for several years. She was also a member of the New Waterford Pensioners' Club and Cercle Evangeline. Georgette loved family gatherings with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are daughters, Marie (John) MacLellan, Rose (John) Hutchinson, both of New Waterford, Bertha (Kevin) Williamson, East Bay; sons, Roland (Dorothy), St. Thomas. Ont., Arthur (Josie), Toronto, Ont., Phillip (Dawn), London, Ont., George (Anne Marie), Sydney, Frank (Nancy), Mississauga, Ont.; sister, Mary Pottie, Quebec; daughter-in-law, Cecilia Desveaux, New Waterford; 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Georgette was predeceased by her husband, Albert, son, Leo, three sisters, Margaret, Lucienne, and Yvonne, and two brothers, Henry and Nazaire. Visitation will be held today, Friday, Nov. 14 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass to celebrate Georgette's life will take place Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Church with Fr. Paul MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Carmel Center. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to New Waterford Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society, or the Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. The family would like to thank the 2nd Floor Nursing Staff of New Waterford Hospital for all their care and compassion. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gerald Joseph 'Jerry' Aucoin 71, Kingston - Gerald Joseph 'Jerry' Aucoin, 71, of Kingston, N.S., passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in Grandview Manor, Berwick, after a long and courageous struggle with cancer. Born in Sydney, N.S., he was a son of the late Edward and Margaret (Hynes) Aucoin. As a boy, Jerry grew up in the north end of Sydney. He joined the Canadian Military as an air traffic controller, serving in France, Germany, Halifax, Cold Lake and 14 Wing Greenwood from where he retired in 1991 after 35 years of service. Upon retirement from the military, he remained working at 14 Wing for several years doing Aircraft Wildlife Control on the runways. A devout husband and deeply religious, he had a quiet and unassuming manner, a ready wit and a strong constitution and was always a gracious host. Jerry and his wife Anne travelled extensively in Europe and the Caribbean on many cruise lines. He was very passionate about his Piper Cub airplane and also particularly enjoyed ballroom and social dancing. Jerry was a member of West Kings Twirlers square dance club and an eager and dedicated member of the Anson aircraft restorative team. He was a proud and an active member of the Kingston Lions Club; also, actively involved in many of the ministries at Queen of Heaven Chapel, Greenwood and served as a board member of the Kingston Food Bank. Jerry is survived by his wife, the former Anne Antinello-MacIsaac, Kingston; sons, Brian (Rina) Aucoin, Edmonton, Alta., Raymond, Vancouver, B.C., Dale, New York, NY; sister, Connie (Valentino) 'Valie' Scattolon, Dominion, C.B.; grandchildren, Ambriella, Alessia and Breanna. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16 in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., 902-825-3448, beginning with a Lions Tribute at 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17 in the Queen of Heaven Chapel, 14 Wing Greenwood. Fr. Gracjan Burkiciak and Rev. Deacon Don Boudreau officiating. Interment will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney, Cape Breton. Donations in memory may be made to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada. Online condolences may be made through www.middletonfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ John Hector MacAulay Sept. 21, 1909 - Nov. 12, 2008 Sydney - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Hector MacAulay on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Dan R. and Margaret (Boyd) MacAulay. For 49 years, he worked at the Sydney Steel Plant and retired as general foreman of the Heavy Mills in 1974. He was a member of St. Andrews United Church, where he was an elder for over 50 years. He was also a member of St. Andrews Men's Club, Pensioners Club, Golden Kiwanis Club, Pensioners' Bowling League and Golden K Bowling. He was also an avid harness racing fan all his life and a great tarabish player. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Rhoda (Morrison); sons, Gordon, Sydney and Darrell, Mount William, Pictou County; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and three great-stepchildren. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sons, Donald, John, Ken and Philip; daughters, Barbara, Lorraine and Norma; brothers, Arch and Philip; sisters, Rodina Parker and Sarah MacLean. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service and interment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in Hector's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Philip Cohen 1927 - 2008 - Philip Cohen of Glace Bay passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex with his daughter and granddaughter by his side. Born in Glace Bay, Philip was the son of the late George and Mary Cohen. Philip was a man with a strong sense of character and strength. He was a lifelong member of the Congregation Sons of Israel, Glace Bay. Philip was predeceased by his loving wife, Dorothy; sister, Bella and a brother, Manson. Philip will be sadly missed by his daughter, Diane Cohen of Glace Bay; grandchildren, Cheryl Cartwright, Toronto, and Samuel Cartwright, Vancouver. A funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520. Burial to take place in the Hebrew Cemetery, Glace Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association. Online condolences dinamcohen@yahoo.ca. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org