Cape Breton Deaths October 22, 2008 Wednesday Elizabeth Frances MacDonald 94, Florence - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mother, Libby (MacKinnon) MacDonald, age 94, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. Born in North Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Ella Mae (Edwards) and John Laughlin MacKinnon. She grew up in Alder Point and was very proud to be one of 19 children. She received her Nova Scotia teacher's licence in 1931 and taught school in Bras d'Or, where she was affectionately titled 'the little professor.' In 1937, her adventurous spirit led her to the LeMay Beauty Academy in Boston and the following year she opened her own hairdressing business. Married life began the same year and lasted more than 68 years. She was known by many for her warmth, grace and humour, but we knew Mom best for her wisdom, faith and love. She had a true gift of hospitality and loved nothing more than to entertain family and friends with one of her special meals followed by a lively game of cribbage. Her spirit of fun was always evident while watching a good game of baseball or hockey. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by her family. She was a deeply spiritual person and a devoted member of St. Stephen's parish, Florence, where she taught catechism and was a reader for many years. Her faith guided her life and prayer was her constant companion. She will be deeply missed by her sister, Stasia Tobin, Sydney; her brother, Archie (Nora) MacKinnon, Alder Point; her sister, Cecilia (Edmund) Gora, San Diego; and her 10 children, Edward (Jo), Pensacola, Fla., Robert (Maria), Cranbrook, B.C., Jeanne Fraser, Sackville, Judith Bowie (Peter), Shanghai, China, Jo-Anne, Sydney, Colin, Scotch Lake, Virginia Slifka (Bill), Old Orchard Beach, Me., Cameron (Nancy), Halifax, Celeste MacDougall (Tom), Dartmouth, Shaun (Kathleen), North Sydney' as well as 29 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Robert, three sisters, Anne, Mary, Loretta; 12 brothers, Dan, Albert, Russell, Collie, Jim, Joe, Doug, Bart, Murray, Raphie, John, Gilbert, one grandson, Brian and one great-granddaughter, Frances. Visitation for Libby will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral mass will be held 11:30 a.m., Friday at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Florence, with Rev. Conrad Edwards officiating, followed by a reception at the Florence legion. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Stephen Church Food Bank. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Elliott Anderson 91, North Sydney - It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Elliott Anderson, age 91, Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at his residence at upper North Sydney. Born in Burgeo, Nfld., Elliott was the son of the late Aaron and Mahala (Prosser) Anderson. Elliott was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the Pictou Highlanders. Following the war he worked as a machinist for Atlantic Spring & Machine until his retirement in 1981. Elliott was an active member of St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney, as a church elder and a member of the AOTS men's club. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching baseball and hockey and playing both in earlier years. His greatest joy was his family and he loved spending time with them. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 41 years, Ethel (MacKenzie) Anderson; his son, Carl (Debbie) Anderson, Sydney River; and his two precious granddaughters, Kayleigh and Kate; his sister, Sybil Anderson and nephew, Artie, North Sydney; and sister-in-law, Dea Anderson. He was predeceased by brothers, Russell, William, Lawrence, Roy and Carl Anderson and a sister, Dorothy Black. Visitation for Elliott will be held today (Wednesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service to be held 2 p.m., Thursday at St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney, with Rev. David Luker officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to St. Matthew Wesley United Church or the Northside Civic Centre. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Elizabeth Donovan 95, Sydney - It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Donovan which occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care facility surrounded by her family. Born in Boisdale, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Flora (MacIntyre) Campbell. She resided at Harbourstone for five years and was a member of the choir. She enjoyed listening to bagpipes and fiddle music and spending time with her family. To know her was to love her. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mary Elizabeth is survived by her five children, John MacDonald, Ontario, Steve MacDonald (Shirley), Alex (Karen) MacDonald, Marie (Max) Weatherbee, Margie (Dave), all of Sydney. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Angus Joseph MacDonald, second husband, George Donovan, siblings, Alex Dan, Vince, Lamey, Veronica, Christine, Theresa and Katherine Effie. Visitation will take place Wednesday Oct. 22, 2008, 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., Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Fr. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Gilbert Rose (Marsh) - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved mother, Mary Gilbert on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in Dartmouth. With family by her side, she was reunited with her husband, Doug who predeceased her in July 1985. Born in Reserve Mines, Oct. 21, 1927, Gilbert lived and raised her family in Sydney and later moved to Dartmouth to be close to her children. She will be deeply missed by her children, Doug (Ruth), Dartmouth, Tom, Halifax, Maurina Fleck (Brian), Ottawa, and Lorenna Hines (Steven), Dartmouth. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, Rebecca, Catherine, Morgan, Maria, Andrew, Jordon, Alyssa, Stephanie, Kyle and Lora, and her great-granddaughter, Emma, all of whom she loved dearly. Gilbert was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Jane Marsh and was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph, James, Alphonse, Dennis, Sylvester, Henry and sisters, Mary and Delores. She is survived by brothers, Coady, Gannon, Stewart, Anthony and Joseph and sisters, Zita, Dophie, Maurina and Marie. Gilbert was a registered nurse who trained at St. Joseph's Hospital in Glace Bay. She spent most of her career in the maternity ward of St. Rita's Hospital in Sydney, where she lovingly cared for many mothers and babies. Visitation is at the T.W. Curry Funeral Home in Sydney, Thursday, Oct. 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, Main Street, Reserve Mines, at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 24. A reception to follow in the church hall. Family interment service at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to the Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jean Phillips 84, Glace Bay It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Phillips of Glace Bay, on Oct. 20, 2008. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Donnell and Florence (MacKeigan) Kerr. Jean was a member of Knox United Church, Knox United Church Choir and a longtime member of Jubilee Rebekah Lodge No. 14. Jean was very active and enjoyed bowling, card playing with family and friends, but especially enjoyed her time on the Mira with her grandchildren. Jean is survived by two sons, Barry (Margaret), Quispamsis, N.B., and Bruce (Wendy), Rothesay, N.B.; one brother, Donald Kerr (Greta), Round Island. Jean is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Blair, daughter, Lindsay Campbell, brother, Allister Kerr and a sister, Lois Ferguson. Visitation for the late Jean Phillips will take place Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Knox United Church at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Finlayson officiating. Interment to follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Donations may be made in Jean's memory to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to patten@seaside.ns.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Patricia (Provoe) Murray 92, Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Murray of Glace Bay and formerly of Davison, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at the Glace Bay Healthcare Complex, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was the daughter of the late William Bert and Mary Elizabeth (Boutilier) Murray. Patricia is survived by many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Patricia was predeceased by sisters, Margaret, Dorothy, Minnie, Lucella and Mildred, brothers, Edward, Bert, Erb and Edgar. Cremation has taken place with burial at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Online condolences may be sent to family at patten@seaside.ns.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shirley (Williams) Henze 66, Langley, B.C. - It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Shirley (Williams) Henze, who died in Langley, B.C., on Oct. 14, 2008. She was born in Cape Breton to the late Charles and Doreen Williams of Rudderham Road, Point Edward. She is survived by her husband, Gary Henze and her two sons, Jamie and Roger; six sisters, Louise Williams, Marie (Gary) Mortimer, Marion (Angus) MacAskill, Barbara (Ron) Birch, Linda (Jim) Collins and Kaye (Gerard) Currie, as well as seven brothers, Harold (Barb), Joe (Rose), Rollie (Effie), Norman (Cathy), Charles (Ruthanne), Raymond (Theresa) and Lawrence; many nieces and nephews. At her request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Donations in memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org