>From the Toronto Star..... Not sure if these made the C.B. Post.... BRIAND, James JAMES BRIAND Husband, father, grandfather, Papa, courageous D-Day Veteran, distinguished recipient of the Medal of Honour of France. He fought the enemy courageously in WW II as a North Nova Scotia Highlander in order to preserve our freedom. James passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Veteran's Residence in Toronto on July 15, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his beloved wife of 66 years, Darling (Stella) and will be sadly missed by children Jeannette, Michael and Garry and daughters-in-law Donna and Patricia. Devoted grandpa to Christopher, Gentry, Jamen, Joshua and Adam. Born August 9, 1920 in Smelt Brook, Cape Breton, he was one of twelve proud sons and four daughters of William H. Briand and Martha Ann Dixon. Visitation for friends and family Sunday, July 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and final gathering to celebrate the life of James on Monday, July 21, visitation 12:30 p.m., service 1:00 p.m. at YORK VISITATION, CHAPEL AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 160 Beecroft Road, Toronto, 416-221-3404. The family would like to thank all the wonderful staff of Sunnybrook Veteran's Residence for making the last few difficult years a little easier for James and family. Donations in James's memory to the Sunnybrook Veteran's Comfort Fund or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. ----------------------------------------------------- FARRELL, John Angus JOHN ANGUS FARRELL Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia on October 29, 1930. Passed away peacefully in Brampton, on Saturday, August 16, 2008. Predeceased by his former wife Mary Carmel MacDonald. Proud father of Ken (Judy), Cathy (Doug Kirkey), Don (Linda), Yvonne (Ron Stinson) and Tom (Margerete). Beloved Grandpa of Melissa, Tim, and Ashley Farrell, Lori (Chris Sheppard) and Katie (Adam Prosser) Kirkey, Kristy (Ben Jones) and Kelly Farrell, Daniel and Lisa Stinson and Ian and Erin Farrell. Much loved Great-Grandpa of Teagan. Son of the late John Joseph Farrell and Sadie MacDonald of East Bay, NS. Survived by siblings Mike (Kay), Mary Blake (Gerald), Rita Briand (Peter), Jim (Catherine), Effie Chipman (Bobby), Sally Sampson (Charles) and Joe (Carol). Predeceased by siblings Danny (Angie), Theresa MacNeil (Johnny), Margie Curry (Bernie) and Annie MacIsaac (Sonny). Dad was a driver for TTC and Grey Coach from 1952-1986. He enjoyed reminiscing about his many driving adventures. Dad spent his retirement years in Cape Breton before returning to Ontario in 2006 to live with Ken. He will be sorely missed by his large extended family and his beloved dog Barney. Friends may call at J.S Jones and Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Rd., Georgetown, 905-877-3631 on Monday, August 18, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Cross Parish, 224 Maple Ave., Georgetown, on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Interment at St. Mary's Parish in East Bay, Nova Scotia at a later date. In memory, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- MacLELLAN, Rev. Donald REV. DONALD MacLELLAN On Father's Day, June 15, 2008, Father Donald MacLellan, C.Ss.R. died peacefully at LaSalle Manor in Toronto in his 71st year. Father Don was predeceased by his parents Archie and Marjorie MacLellan of Dunvegan, Cape Breton. Father Don is survived by his four sisters: Mary Teresa, Peggy (Bernie) Kennedy, Marcella (Daniel) Doucet, Jessie (Francis) Nicholson; five nephews: Donald, Daryl, Dean, John and Joe; niece Debbie; grandnephews Joey and Jordan; grandnieces Jessica and Erin. He will be deeply missed by his Redemptorist confreres, his teacher colleagues, and former students, and a large circle of close friends, especially his golfing and hunting buddies. A proud Cape Bretoner and Gaelic speaker, Father Don professed his vows as a Redemptorist in 1962 and was ordained a priest in 1965. He served across Ontario and Eastern Canada in parish ministry and preaching parish missions, as a prison chaplain and in high school chaplaincy. He touched the lives of thousands of people. He especially loved his years at Msgr. Pereyma High School in Oshawa. With a great sense of humour and a twinkle in his eye, Father Don proclaimed the gospel of Jesus Christ with joy and hope. He loved life and made true and faithful friends of all ages. In his final illness, Father Don comforted those who came to comfort him - and he shared with all the peace which came from his relationship with his Redeemer. He left his mark on all of us. Visitation will be at St. Gertrude's Church, 690 King St. E., Oshawa on Friday, June 20, 2008 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. with prayers at 8:30 p.m. Visitation also at St. Patrick's Shrine Church, 141 McCaul St., Toronto on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial in the Redemptorist Plot at Mount Hope Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Donations may be made in his name to the Cancer Research Society, 305-200 Isabella St., Ottawa, ON K1S 1V7 and the Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic School and Father Don MacLellan Leadership Bursary, 316 Conant St., Oshawa, ON L1H 3S6. ---------------------------------------------------- Ann { MacDonald } Batten