Cape Breton Deaths August 02, 2008 Saturday Anne Irene Ursaki (nee Boutilier) - Anne Irene Ursaki (nee Boutilier) passed away in Vernon, B.C., July 30, 2008. Anne was born April 7, 1917, at Little Pond, C.B., N.S. She was one of 12 children of Howard and Nellie Boutilier. Anne was predeceased by brothers, Everett, Ralph, Bernard, Edgar, Dean and John, sisters, Florence, Theresa and Grace, all of Cape Breton. She is survived by sisters, Helen Clarke and Dorothy Fillier, both of Little Pond, and by many nieces and nephews. Anne always longed for the ocean, the mountains and the forests of Nova Scotia and she dearly missed her Cape Breton family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Frank; and two daughters, Lynne, son-in-law Brian Selinger and their children, Kris and Carolyn; and Kathryn and her daughter, Anne Hastings. After graduating from Provincial Normal College, Truro, N.S., she taught Grades 1-10 in her village school. Anne also taught at Florence and at Little Bras d'Or, N.S. During the Second World War, she was granted a leave of absence and was employed in the administrative offices of Foundation Maritime Ltd., shipbuilders, in Pictou, N.S. This was where she met Frank, whose Corvette HMCS Trillium, was in dock for repairs. After their marriage in Regina in 1946, she was employed for several years by the Regina Catholic School Board. She was active with the St. Andrew Home and School Association and was one of the original members of Holy Cross parish in Regina. Anne's greatest joy in life was the love of her family, especially her grandchildren, Kris, Carolyn and Anne. She also enjoyed her trips home to Cape Breton, her winters in Arizona and many fishing trips to northern Saskatchewan with her family. Anne spent the last seven years of her life in nursing homes in Regina and in Vernon. A memorial service will be held in Regina at a future date in the fall. Flowers are gratefully declined. Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Dignity Funeral Home, 250-542-0155. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anne Marie MacMullin - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Anne Marie MacMullin, 59, a loving wife, grandmother, mother, daughter, sister and friend, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Thursday, July 31, 2008, after a brief illness. Born in Christmas Island, N.S., she was the daughter of Mary C. (MacKenzie) MacKinnon of Christmas Island, and the late John Neil MacKinnon. Anne Marie worked for many years at the Red & White grocery store, CIBC and Wal-Mart photography. She loved to cook, bake, crochet and was always taking care and thinking of those around her. Anne Marie was a member of St. Joseph parish, Sydney. She is survived by loving husband of 39 years, Roddie; son, Kelly (Tammy), Victoria, B.C.; daughter, Leanne (Tony) MacNeil, at home; grandchildren, Jamie, Tristan, Clayton; sisters, Rhodena (David) MacNeil, Shenacadie, Bernita (Kevin Karnis) MacKinnon, Truro; brothers, Michael (Evelyn) MacKinnon, Norman MacKinnon, both of Big Beach, N.S.; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her father, Anne Marie was predeceased by son, Rodney, brother, Jim Bob MacKinnon, sister, Rose MacNeil and nephew, John C. MacKinnon.Visitation for the late Mrs. MacMullin will take place on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's church with Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Interment in Christmas Island. Donations may be made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care Society. On line condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ George Stanley Burton 69, Margaree Centre - George Stanley, age 69, of Margaree Centre, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at the Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. He was born August 5, 1938, in Kings County Memorial Hospital Berwick, N.S. He was the son of the late Stanley R. and Georgie (nee Taylor) Burton. He was a retired forestry worker. He always enjoyed the outdoors and hunting was one of his passions. His yearly trips to the "camp" added to his wide collection of stories. Anyone who walked through Mom and Dad's door would always be treated to his wonderful sense of humour and a tale or two. Every spring the house would become a mini-greenhouse, from tomato plants for Marguerite to eight-foot hollyhocks. We believe his ability to produce such a bountiful crop came from his "extra" green thumb. His proudest legacy were two children, who will miss him dearly. They hope they will inherit a small measure of his courageous perseverance and profound spirit. His grandchildren, Mariah, Reeve and Kyran provided him with such joy. His wife, Sara, of 42 years was his constant companion, best friend and forever love. Their commitment to each other was a testament to marriage "in sickness and in health." He is survived by his wife, the former Sarah Timmons; son, John J. Burton and wife Bonnie, Bible Hill, N.S.; daughter, Shauna A. Burton and fiancé, Aubrey Cranton, Margaree Centre, N.S.; his beautiful grandchildren, Mariah Fortune, Reeve and Kyran Burton; brothers, Laird (Marg), Margaree, N.S., Bert, North East Margaree, N.S.; sisters, Pastor Dale Crawford, Shubenacadie, N.S., and Liz (Gord), Margaree Forks, N.S and many nieces and nephews who loved their "Uncle George." He was predeceased by his father, Stanley R. and mother, Georgie, sister, Annapolis Valley Burton and infant brother, William James. The body is resting in the Shalom room at Wilson United Church Hall, today (Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008), with visitation from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. In accordance with George's wishes, a small family service will be held in the Shalom Room at Wilson United Church Hall on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 1 p.m. Following committal, the funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. from Wilson United Church, Margaree Centre with Rev. Capt. Harry Crawford officiating. Donations may be made to charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ John Thomas (Tommy) Corkery Sydney Mines - It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Thomas (Tommy) Corkery announce his passing after a period of declining strength and health on Friday, Aug. 1, at the age of 59 years. At the time of his death, Tommy was surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Sydney, Tommy was the son of the late John Thomas (Bud) and Liza (Swan) Corkery and the eldest of four children. Tommy enjoyed life to the fullest and the simplest pleasures of life brought Tommy much happiness and joy. He loved serving as an altar boy in St. Pius X Church alongside Fr. Tony MacDonald and regardless of the weather, Tommy felt it was his duty to serve and always made it to the Sunday morning mass. Tommy was educated in Sydney Mines and enjoyed being the first student in Mrs. Johnston's class and later continued his education at the centre on Tobin Road. Tommy loved music, loved to dance and was always the life of the party wherever he went. His mom always called him her Little Angel from God. Tommy travelled around Nova Scotia, proudly participating in the Special Olympics and his hard efforts earned him many medals. He proudly displayed these medals and his many trophies he received while on a bowling league in Sydney Mines. In his earlier years, Tommy spent a great deal of time with the late Wes Vickers tending to the horses. In his later years, Tommy enjoyed being with family, watching his collection of action movies and spending time with his best buddy, Jack Dalton. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted sister, Elsie Corkery, Sydney Mines; and his brother, Ricky (Bernadette), Florence; nieces, Nicole and Kayla Corkery, Florence, Debbie (Dennis) Bragg, Moncton; and nephews, Mark Rendall, Sydney Mines, Ricky Corkery, Florence, and Johnny Buffet, Bras d'Or; and greatnephew, Gavin Bragg, Moncton. He was predeceased by his parents, John (Bud) and Liza (Swan) Corkery, sister, Deborah Ann, paternal grandparents, John Thomas and Helen (MacDougall) Corkery and maternal grandparents, John James and Stella Swan. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation by request of the family. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at St. Pius X parish with Fr. Hughie MacNeil officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. We little knew that morning that God Was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone.For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, but as God calls us, one by one The chain will link us again. Rest in Peace our dear brother. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wilhelmine C. Rose/Daniel V. Hanham Committal Services - An interment service will be held for sister Wilhelmine Rose and brother Daniel Hanham, which will take place 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, in Willow Grove Cemetery, Louisbourg, with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anne Rita LeBlanc Age 85 - Anne Rita LeBlanc, 85, of Inverary Manor, Inverness, formerly of Margaree, passed away on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008. Born in Grand Etang, she was a daughter of the late Henri and Marguerite AuCoin. She was a member of St. Michael Church, Margaree. Anne is survived by her four sons, Leonard (Yvonne), Pictou, Edmund (Mary), Canso, Clovie (Carol), Ben Eion, and Edgar (Catherine), Calgary; daughters, Jeannette (Ron) Gillis, ColdBrook; two brothers, Joseph (Catherine) AuCoin, Grand Etang, and Edmond (Ethel) AuCoin, Antigonish; several nieces and nephews; 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond, one brother, Daniel and three sisters, Marie Jeannette, Annie Rose and Catherine Lorette. Visitation will take place at St. Michael's parish hall, East Margaree, Sunday, Aug. 3 from 2-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held Monday, Aug. 4 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, East Margaree, with Fr. Jim MacDonald officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd. Online condolences may be sent to the family at cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rose McCormick 66, Glace Bay - It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Rose McCormick at the Glace Bay General Hospital on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Freeman and Katie (MacAdam) Lawrence. A graduate of St. Michael's High School and St. Elizabeth Hospital, she was a CNA at St. Elizabeth's, North Sydney, and at St. Joseph's, Glace Bay. A devoted wife, mother and sister, Rose is survived by her husband, Harvey; her sons, Jimmy (Ann Michelle), Hamilton, Ont., and Shawn (Kerrie), Cold Lake, Alta.; her daughters, Kathy (Billy) Sampson and Dawn, both of Glace Bay; and the joy of her life - her 11 grandchildren.Rose is also survived by her sisters, Shirley (Edward) Chisholm and Mary (Bruce) Cathcart, both of Glace Bay. Besides her parents, Rose was predeceased by two sisters in infancy. Rose will certainly be missed by her coffee friends at McDonalds. Visitation Monday, Aug. 4, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Rev. Gerald Campbell officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. E-mail condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. "Well done, good and faithful servant" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Patrick Mahon -It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we, the family announce the sudden passing of Patrick Mahon, which occurred on July 30, 2008, as a result of a vehicle accident. Born in Louisbourg, he was the son of the late Patrick Thomas and Helen (Baldwin) Mahon. Pat was employed with J.R. Mahoney Ltd as a refrigeration technician. Pat was an avid Screaming Eagles and Montreal Canadiens fan. He had a great sense of humour. He always enjoyed spending time with his family and giving a helping hand. He was a music enthusiastic and loved listening to many different artists. Pat is survived by his brothers, twin brother and best friend, Mike (Debbie), James (Jocelyn), Bernard (Peggy), all of Louisbourg; sisters, Patricia (Gerard) Lachance, Cole Harbour, Veronica Mahon, Cole Harbour, Maureen (Pierre) Gerdron, Gatineau, Que. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Jamie Mahon, Nicholas Lachance, Justin Mahon, Melissa Gendron, Christopher Gendron, Jacqueline Lachance, Patrick Mahon, Joseph Mahon, Adrianne Mahon and greatnephews, Owen Mahon and Avry Drolet. Besides his parents, Pat was predeceased by his sister, Martina Marie and brother, Joseph Mahon. Visitation will take place Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at Stella Maris Church, Louisbourg, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Stella Maris Church, Louisbourg, with Fr. Patrick O'Neill officiating. Interment to take place in Old Town Cemetery, Louisbourg. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. "Pat was a irreplaceable gentle and kind person who touched all our hearts, especially his nieces and nephews. He will always be missed." Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chant's. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Raymond 'Bozo' Steele 71, Victoria Mines - Raymond 'Bozo' Steele, age 71, of Victoria Mines, and a former resident of Mt. Carmel Avenue, New Waterford, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2008, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his family. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' (Campbell) Steele. Bozo was a lector, usher and former member of Mt. Carmel parish council. He worked 34 years with the N.S. Liquor Commission both in New Waterford and Dominion. Bozo did freelance work for the Cape Breton Post and always promoted sports in the local area. At one time he owned and operated Town Taxi on Plummer Avenue. He was known as a great volunteer and community minded man. Bozo was named citizen of the year in 1985. He was one of the original directors of the Coal Bowl basketball tournament in New Waterford. He played basketball for the N.W. Strands and scored 50 points in one game. He also played baseball, rugby and was an avid Leafs and Dodgers fan. Bozo served as co-chair for the 1989, 50s Reunion at Mt. Carmel School which was an overwhelming success. He was a former member of the K of C, Council 3209, New Waterford, and the Cercle Evangeline Club. Bozo also was a member of the N.W. Pensioners Club. Hockey was important to Bozo and he was very active with the N.W. Cavalier Junior Jets. As a past time, Bozo and his wife Mary collected pop tabs and gave the money to the ALS Society. For 15 years, Bozo and Mary would escape the cold Cape Breton winters and head to Florida to enjoy the sunshine and fellowship of all the new people they would encounter. While in Florida Bozo was active in a softball league and played up until 2005, when his team won the Senior Softball Olympics. Bozo is survived by his best friend and wife, the former Mary Fahey; one daughter, Helen (Paul) Snow and their children, Jonathan and Josh, Bridgewater, N.S., and one son, Charles (Lisa) Steele and their children, Charles William and Chelsea, Victoria Mines. Also surviving are five brothers, Ronnie (Carol), New Waterford, Frank (Ann), Waverly, Peter, Sydney, Harry (Flo), Gregg, both in Ontario; and two sisters, Peggy (Jim) O'Halloran, P.E.I., and Anne Marie (Gerry) Caulfield, Ontario. Bozo will also be sadly missed by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Saturday evening, Aug. 2, 2008, from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 3 from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. The funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, Mt. Carmel Church followed by interment in the parish cemetery. Rev. Doug MacDonald officiating. All are invited to the reception at the K of C Hall, Plummer Avenue. As an expression of sympathy for Bozo, donations in his memory may be made to the Cape Breton Chapter, Palliative Care. Condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.net. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lucy Lee - Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce the sudden passing of Lucy Lee in Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Born in B.C., Lucy spent many years in China before returning to Canada as a young adult. She was a self-made woman, an entrepreneur who managed, owned and led a number of businesses in B.C. and Alberta over the years. Her success was a result of business acumen, coupled with her natural warmth and outgoing nature. Her generous spirit will be remembered by the many patrons who became friends. Poh had many hobbies. She was an avid gardener and had a natural green thumb. An accomplished cook, family and friends were often the recipients of many feasts she hosted. She was always willing to share her talents and her family and friends always appreciated her generosity. She travelled extensively, always eager to see new places and meet new people. When not travelling, she could be found at the centre of social gatherings, often as organizer or hostess. Her greatest joy came from visiting and spending time with family and friends. She recently celebrated the milestone of her 90th birthday at home. She passed through this life extending a kind hand and open heart to everyone she met. Her endless optimism and positive attitude about life created joy and love in all around her. Lucy was predeceased by her longtime companion, Tom Arizono, brothers, Les and George, sister, Dorothy, and her great-grandson, Chase Weber. She is survived by daughter, Loretta Lloyd, Burnaby; loving grandchildren, Troy (Amber) Lloyd, Coquitlam, Kelly (Jaycne) Bischoff, Pincher Creek, Alta., and Chad (Judy) Lloyd, Halifax, N.S.; great-grandchildren, Adam, Burgundie, Justin, Hailee, Shelby, James, Ainsley, and Callie. They loved spending time with their Tai Poh. She is also survived by brothers, Fred, Dan (Kathy), Robert (Fern), and sister, Arlene, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. Lucy lived life to the fullest. She was loved by all and will be deeply missed. May the angels grace her arrival as she graced our lives by her presence. Visitation at Forest Lawn 3789 Royal Oak, Burnaby, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, 6 p.m. Memorial service, Forest Lawn 3789 Royal Oak, Burnaby, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, 2 p.m. A tea will be held after the service in the reception room. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org