Cape Breton Deaths August 25, 2008 Monday Gordon David Strickland 67, Ingonish - G. David Strickland, 67, of Ingonish, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Gordon and Lucy (Primmer) Strickland. He worked with Maritime Life in Sydney, then later formed Strickland In-vest Agencies Ltd. until retirement. David was active in Barbershop and the Cape Breton Chorale, Masonic Lodge MacKay No. 115, Scottish Rite and Shriner's Philae Temple. David was past president of the Whitney Pier Y's Men Club and then served as district governor of Nova Scotia, regional director of the Maritimes and Canadian area president of Y's Men. He was a member of the North of Smokey Lion's Club. He was a tissue donor. David and Terry wintered in Florida where he was active with Sahib Temple of Sarasota in their choir and as Shrine Clown ("Stumpie.") David is survived by his loving wife, Theresa "Terry" (Flood); two sons, MacKenzie (Kenzie) and Kristian; aunts, Dorothy Martin and Olive Canning; mother-in-law, Jeanne; sisters-in-law, Carmel, Shirley, Carol and Mary. He was predeceased by infant son, Shawn. Visitation will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, Aug. 26 and Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at United Baptist Church, Thursday, Aug. 28, 11 a.m. with Rev. Allan MacLellan officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be held in Ingonish at a later date. A Masonic Service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 6:45 p.m. at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation, Buchanan Memorial Hospital Foundation, or charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beverly Snooks MacLeod 74, Sydney - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, wife, grandmother, sister and friend on August 23, 2008 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. Born in Sydney, October 1, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Jessie (MacSween) Richey. Her love for family and friends was evident in her baking and a good strong cup of tea. You could hear the sound of music in the house all the time. She is survived by her loving husband, Parker; daughter, Vivian; and sons, Edward, Vincent, Donald, James; and 10 grandchildren. She is also survived by sister, Audrey; half-brother, Tommy McCarthy (Victoria) and half-sisters, Helen Powell (Sydney) and Norma "Toots" Frost (Saint John). She was predeceased by brothers, Douglas (Rocky), and Howard (Bolly). Visitation will take place Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating. Reception to follow in the funeral home reception area. Interment to take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Parkinson's or Children Wish Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction of... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Veronica Marie Trainor - It with great sadness that we announce the passing of Veronica Marie Trainor which occurred on August 23, 2008 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Christina (Brown) Steele. She was employed at the Airport restaurant later working at the Glace Bay General Ped's Department as a nurse's aid. She was also a nanny for Terry and Carol Chiasson. Veronica did a great deal of volunteering; she catered for the Brookshaven Hall and was very active in the CWL Immaculate Heart Parish, Mira Road and St. Anthony's Parish, Glace Bay. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Thomas Justin Trainor, former employee of the town of Glace Bay; children, Pius (Christine), Betty Ann (Dean) Hines, Christine (Chris) Hines, Justine (Mike) O'Grady, Peggy (Kenny) MacDonald, Bernadine, Norma (Bernie) Barter, Alana (Tony), and T.J and siblings, Michael, Kaye Ford, Norma Nother, Billy Stubbert, and David. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerous family and close friends. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by siblings, Douglas, Anne, Gertrude and two sons, Michael and Frederick. Visitation for the late Veronica Trainor will take place today (Monday, Aug. 25) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Cremation to follow. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. in St. Anthony Parish, Glace Bay, with Fr. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial to follow in parish cemetery. Donations in Veronica's memory may be made to the Nova Scotia or Ontario Hemophilia Association. Special thank you the to physicians and staff of 4-D of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are the under the direction of ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Veronica Hanrahan 90, Glace Bay - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Veronica Hanrahan, on August 22, 2008 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Catherine (MacIntosh) Aucoin. She was a member of Holy Family Parish. Veronica is survived by her two daughters; Diane Romard, Patsy (Fred) Warren; daughter-in-law, Linda Hanrahan; two sons, David (Mary), Michael (Debbie); son-in-law, Guy Viger; one sister, Sharon (Billie) Clarke; one brother, Steve (Beef) Aucoin and by her special cat, Callie. She is also survived by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Veronica was predeceased by her husband, Alonzo Hanrahan; daughter, Annette Viger; sons, Lonnie and Roger Hanrahan; son-in-law, Joe Romard; sisters, Stasia, Merrill Aucoin, Mary Reed, Jennie Hurley; brothers, Kenny, Lawrence and Johnnie Aucoin. Visitation for the late Veronica Hanrahan will be on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home & Chapel, 71 Union St. Glace Bay, 849-7520. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 at 11 a.m. in Holy Family Parish, Reserve Street Glace Bay. Internment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery, McLeod's Road, Glace Bay, with Father Gerald Campbell officiating. Online condolences may be sent to patten@seaside.ns.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Agnes (King) Muller July 25th 1917-August 24th 2008 Sydney - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Agnes Muller, which occurred Sunday, August 24th 2008 at the Cove Guest Home. Born in Montreal, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Murphy) King. Mary Agnes was always willing to help anyone in need. She is survived by five daughters, Rose Muller (Mike Chatson), Sydney, Germaine (Doug) McCormick, Ontario, Catherine (Charlie) Phillips, Sydney, Florence (Donald) Powell, Sydney, Nancy Wilson, Ontario; six sons, John "Jack" (Pat) Muller, Sydney, Melvin (Janice) Muller, Ontario, Harry Muller, Sydney, Sandy Muller, Sydney, Lawrence (Madonna), Sydney, Victor (Caroline) Muller, Sydney. She is also survived many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her very good friend, Catherine Kennedy. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her husband Dennis Emil Muller and three sons, Frank, Dan, and Albert. Visitation for the late Mrs. Muller will take place Tuesday, August 26 2008 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 2008 in S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. On line condolences may be sent to our webpage at: www.chantfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction of ------------------------------------------------------------------------ George William Dawe 72, Sydney Mines - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of George W. Dawe, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, on August 23, 2008 at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Ned and Margaret (Dawe) Murphy and stepson of the late Edward Murphy. He was employed as a carpenter for most of his life. He was a member of the A N Unit, 381, Bras d'Or and served in the Black Watch Military. He is survived by his loving companion, Lila, with whom he enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. Also surviving are daughters, Dale (Leonard) MacLean, Bras d'Or, Bernadette (Wilson) LeBlanc, Fort McMurray and Dorothy, Ontario; stepsons, Ernie (Josephine) Bras d'Or, Myles, Bras d'Or, Laurie Cormier, Amherst and his stepdaughter, Ann Marie (Billy) of Amherst. He is also survived by sisters, Eleanor Brown, Joggins and Theresa (Garth) An Holt, Alberta, as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, George, and his brother, Andrew. There will be no visitation by request. A memorial service will be held today (Monday, August 25) at 10:30 a.m. in the Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Fr. Hugh MacNeil officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family at fillmoreandwhitman@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Margaret 'Peggy' Beaton 96, Glencoe Mills - Margaret Beaton, 96, of Glencoe Mills, who passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, was survived by her great-granddaughter, Brianna. She was also survived by her sister, Sadie MacDonald. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org