Cape Breton Deaths October 15, 2008 Wednesday Martha Josephine Jessome 1943-2008 Glace Bay - It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Martha Jessome, 65, of Brookland Street, Glace Bay. Martha passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Marjorie (Currie) Reed. Martha was a member of the Glace Bay Salvation Army, serving with the League of Mercy, Home League and Bible Class. Martha will be sadly missed by her devoted husband, Michael who with love, kindness and compassion cared for her through the many years of her illness. Also surviving are the four loves of her life, her sons, Michael, William, Douglas and Samuel; sisters and best friends, Audrey MacKinnon and Patricia Thomson; brothers, Sam and Jess Reed; three grandchildren, Dale, Tony and Dawson, for whom she has a most special love; great-grandchild, Chloe; and niece, Norma Marie McLellen, who was like a daughter to the family. Love and thanks to Mary MacDougall, her first cousin and best friend. Visitation for Martha Jessome will be held Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Glace Bay Salvation Army Church, Union Street, Glace Bay. A funeral service will be held, 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, in the Salvation Army Church with Captains Kristian and Lesley Simms officiating. Interment will be at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Family flowers only please. Donations in Martha memory may be made to the Salvation Army. Online condolences to the Jessome family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.net. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Joseph Allan McDonald 1934-2008 Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joseph McDonald, age 73, of Holland Street, Reserve Mines. Joe passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late John Dan and Cassie (McDonald) McDonald. Joe was employed with Devco working at No. 26 colliery. He was a member of Glace Bay and Reserve Mines Pensioners Club. He was an avid sports fan enjoying hockey, baseball and bowling. Joe will be sadly missed by his companion, Regina (Cameron) Farrow; his special daughter, Paula Farrow and Regina's children; his sons, John (Paulette), Kevin (Sheila); daughter, Sheila (Peter) Power; two cherished grandchildren, Sarah and Kenzie; sisters, Jennie Bond, Minnie Livingstone and Helen (Weldon) Cameron. Besides his parents, Joe was predeceased by brothers, Alex and Archie, sisters, Pat Callaghan and Mellie Nickelo Visitation for Joseph McDonald will be held Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, 2-4 p.m. with a funeral service to follow in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay, with Fr. Bill Rankin officiating. Cremation will follow with interment in St. Anne's Cemetery. Donations in Joe's memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences to the McDonald family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.net. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Catherine Florence (Morrison) McMullin 69, Mississauga/Glace Bay - It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of our dear mother, Catherine Florence (Morrison) McMullin, which occurred on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at the Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Morrison and Cecilia (Burke) MacKenzie. In her pastime, she always enjoyed spending time with her husband, her children and her grandchildren, her family always came first in her life. Catherine is survived by her children, Debbie McMullin, Bev McMullin (Doug Slade) with whom she resided for the past five weeks, Michael (Leslie) McMullin, Joe (Bobbi) McMullin, all of Ontario; brother, Alex (Hughena) Morrison, sister-in-law, Isabell Morrison; brother-in-law, Frank (Lorna) McMullin; sister-in-law, Mary McMullin, all of Glace Bay; brother-in-law, Mick (Brenda) McMullin, Petawawa; as well as five grandchildren, Kimberly, Michael, Cody, Stephen and Alex. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Robert McMullin, daughter, Cathy McMullin, brother, Bobby Morison, Ontario, sister, Phyllis (Morrison) MacDonald, Glace Bay, and brother, Ervin Morrison, Glace Bay. At her request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A private family memorial service will be held in Ontario. Burial will take place in Glace Bay at a later date. Gone but never forgotten. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ John Thomas 'Tom' Layton Wilmot, N.S. - John Thomas 'Tom' Layton 51, was taken from us Oct. 11, 2008, in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton. His laughing, carefree and mischievous nature was treasured by all who were close to him. He was born in Digby, grew up in Kentville, but home to him was always Cape Breton. Born April 27, 1957, he was a son of J. Wilbert Layton and Lynette (Gillan) Layton, Kentville. He was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Kentville; Cornwallis Chapter No. 26; R.A.M. Order of Demolay and Boy Scouts. He married at the age of 24, had a great love for his family and was so proud of his children. Tom's extra activities were being involved and supportive in his children's lives. He began his employment at Dominion Stores, including grocery manager. Then into the trucking business, to owning his own company in 2000. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Hogg); children, Cherlyn, Wilmot; Stuart, Wolfville, and Juanita, Cold Lake, Alta.; sisters, Lynda (Kim) Thorsen, Lake Paul, Carolyn (Mike) McKenna, Truro; brother, David Layton, Halifax; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, J. Harold and Della Layton and maternal grandparents, David and Mary Gillan, Sydney Mines, Cape Breton. By Tom's request, his body had been donated to Dalhousie Medical Research. Interment at later date. Special and heartfelt thanks to the many staff of Valley Regional Hospital and QEII Health Sciences Centre. Donations in memory may be made to these or a charity of your choice. Celebrate Tom's life with us. Service to be held in St. John's United Church, Middleton, Friday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m., followed by a reception. Online condolences may be made through www.middletonfuneralhome.com. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org