Cape Breton Deaths October 16, 2008 Thursday Florence Sarah 'Flossie' MacVicar 85, Sydney, N.S. - It is with sadness but also with the recognition of and respect for a life well-lived that the family and friends of Florence Sarah 'Flossie' MacVicar, born and raised at Mira Gut, a 35-year resident of Marion Bridge and most recently a guest of the Cove Guest Home, announce her passing on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. Florence was in her 86th year and was recently ill. She passed away peaceably at the Cove in the presence of loved ones. She was the only child of the late Leo and Katie Ann MacVicar of Mira Gut. There she lived for the first part of her life, moving to Marion Bridge in early 1968 when she took up residence with the Munroes and Delaneys. They quickly became part of her family and she theirs. This relationship lasted for the next 40 years. She was particularly close to Dan Munroe, Lorraine Delaney (Munroe), her husband Lawrence and their three sons, David, Donald and Jimmie. Florence was a member of Union Presbyterian Church, Mira Ferry, regularly attending services both there and at St. Columba Church, Marion Bridge. She enjoyed a variety of church activities, participating in Guild and suppers among other events. She was also a member of the Mira Seniors Association, participating as well in its many activities at the Munroe Centre. The many fine people involved in both played a wonderful role in her life. She was kind and considerate to all, being naturally charitable and enjoying the company of all people. She was witty, full of fun and her presence was always a pleasure for those who experienced it. Florence loved animals, always having a cat that she treated with her customary fine nature. She loved life, always demonstrating appreciation and consideration to others and never complained. In this respect she never changed. When her advancing years took a physical toll on her she moved to the Cove Guest Home. There she took to the staff and residents with love and gratitude. Mere words could not adequately describe all they were and meant to her. Florence is survived by her close friend, Dan Munroe; his sister, Lorraine and her family. She is and will forever be deeply missed and fondly and lovingly remembered. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, N.S., 862-7500. Her remains will rest at St. Columba Church, Marion Bridge, Friday, Oct. 17 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with her funeral being conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 from Union Presbyterian Church with Pastor Kevin Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in Loch End Cemetery, Catalone. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Roy Cooper 80, Sydney - Roy Maxwell Cooper, 80, Mechanic Street, Sydney, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Vardy) Cooper. Roy was a member of First United Church, Sydney, and before retirement was employed at Sydney Steel. Surviving are his daughter-in-law, Patty Walsh, Sydney; sisters, Ollie Kilgar, Dartmouth, Shirley Grey, Brandon, Man., and Alice Gillis, Sydney; and several nieces and nephews. Roy was predeceased by his wife, Mabel, son, Blair Walsh, sister, Sadie Rolfe, brothers, Harold and Lawrence. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held Friday, 2 p.m. at First United Church with Rev. Wade Reppart officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gordon Dawe 82, Albert Bridge - Gordon William Dawe, 82, Trout Brook Road, Albert Bridge, passed away at home on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Frederick and Lillian (Poirier) Dawe. Gordon is survived by his daughter, Ann Romard (Ray Campbell), Sydney; sons, Gordon (Mary), Hillside Road, and Roy (Donna), Sydney; sister, Mary Fitzpatrick, Alberta; brothers, Gerald, Glace Bay, Frank, P.E.I., and Albert, New Brunswick; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Eliza (Vouden) and brothers, Cecil and Ed. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the Church of Christ the King, Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Fred Rhymes officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. There will be a reception in the church hall following the burial. Memorials may be made to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Audrey Marie Pero 61, Sydney Mines It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Audrey Marie Pero, on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Ann (Jackson) Ginter. Audrey was a member of Immaculate Conception parish, Sydney Mines. Audrey devoted her life to her family. She was always full of fun and enjoyed every moment with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed a good game of bingo and cards. Audrey is survived by her husband of 41 years, William Pero; sons, Kent (Patricia), Blaise (Noreen), and a daughter, Helen Doreen (Steve), all of Sydney Mines; sisters, Winnie (John) Weir, Sydney Mines, Helen Ginter, Sydney, Amy (Mike) Carbery, Sydney Mines, Peggy Ginter, Westmount; brothers, Neil Ginter, Allister Ginter, both of Sydney Mines, Blair (Liz) Ginter, Ontario; and two very special grandchildren, Alexander and Mary Emma. She was predeceased by sisters, Elda and Annie Jane Hatcher, brothers, Buddy, Lloyd and Russell. Visitation for Audrey Marie Pero will be held in J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, Friday, Oct. 17 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass to celebrate her life will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating. Burial will take place in Brookside Cemetery, Sydney Mines. Donations in Audrey Marie's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eva Cecilia Campbell 88, Sydney - It is with heavy hearts that we, the family announce the passing of Eva Cecilia Campbell on Oct. 15, 2008, at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility. Born Aug. 19, 1920, in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Mary (Fougere) Tromans. She was a longtime resident of Grand Lake Road. Eva was a member of the United Ostomy Association. She enjoyed needlework, quilting, puzzles, scrabble and bingo. Eva is survived by her four children, Margaret (Ralph) Trenchard, Sydney, Susan Campbell, Sydney, Joseph (Catherine) Campbell, Halifax, Charlotte (Bruce) Mortimer, Sydney; five siblings, Rose Roache, Moncton, Shirley Publicover, Halifax, Lena Whalen, Sydney, Benjamin Tromans, Kempt Head, Ambrose Tromans, Ontario. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Stephen Crossman, Halifax, Arthur and Allister Trenchard, Sydney, Mitchell and Brandy Mortimer, Sydney; two great-grandchildren, Ashton Mugridge, Sydney, Jillian Trenchard, Sydney; as well as special friend and sister-in-law, Mary Debison, South Bar; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Sidney Campbell in 2005, sister, Marie Tromans, and brothers, George and Alfred Tromans. Visitation will take place Friday, Oct. 17 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment to take place in Hardwood Hill Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rosemary Nellie (Haddad) MacLean Thunder Bay, Ont. - Rosemary Nellie MacLean, who passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, in Thunder Bay, was the daughter of the late Peter and Elsie Haddad, formerly of Sydney, and the niece of Thomas and Anne (Haddad) Hollohan. Burial took place on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Thunder Bay. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Walter Norbet Gilmet 57, Glace Bay - Walter Norbet Gilmet, who passed away Oct. 11, 2008, is also survived by brothers, Joe (Darlene), Birch Grove, Sammy (Wendy), Bobby (Chrissie), Glace Bay; sisters, Karen Kennedy, Linda (Mike) Boone, Pam (Billy) Perry, Glace Bay, Helen (Gerald) Toomey, North Sydney. Predeceased by sister, Janet, father, Sam and mother, Olga (Kelloway) Gilmet. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org