Cape Breton Deaths August 11, 2008 Monday Georgina (Collier) McKay 58, Ben Eoin - Georgina McKay, 58, of Ben Eoin, passed peacefully away Saturday, August 9, 2008, in the presence of her family after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit. Born in St. Albans, Bay D'Espair, Nfld., she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Laura (Hoskins) Collier. Georgina was a member of St. Mary's Church, East Bay and the Vincent Massey Chapter, IODE. From 1978 to May,1986, she was employed with the Bank of Nova Scotia, Sydney. Surviving are her husband, Wayne; daughter, Barbara Ann (Saleem), Sydney River; sisters, Mary (Gerard, deceased) McIsaac, St. John, N.B. and Madeleine (David) Peddle, Gander, Nfld.; brother, Kenneth (Ivy) Collier, Head of the Bay, Bay D'Espair, Nfld; nieces, nephews, relatives and many dear friends. Georgina was predeceased by her sisters, Frances and Barbara Ann and brother, Martin. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, August 12, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at St. Mary's Church, East Bay, on Wednesday, August 13, 11 a.m. with Rev. Frank Abbass officiating. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney N.S. The Wheel of Life When we have passed the test we were sent to Earth to learn, we are allowed to graduate. We are allowed to shed our body, which imprisons our soul the way a cocoon encloses the future butterfly, and when the time is right we can let go of it. Then we will be free of pain, free of fears, free of worry...free as a beautiful butterfly returning home to God...which is a place where we are never alone, where we continue to grow and to sing and to dance, where we are with those we loved and we are surrounded with more love than we can ever imagine. Eliza Beth Kubler-Ross, MD Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.caa ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Linda Newton 53, Englishtown - Linda Newton, 53, Black Head Road, Englishtown, died in her sleep at home on Friday, August 8, 2008. Born in Sydney Mines on March 21, 1955, she was the daughter of Isobel (Gibbons) Smith and the late James Young. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Gordon Newton; her step-daughters, Terri (Chris), Tania (Troy) and Tina (Norman); her step-grandchildren, Aurora, Dustin, Troy, Jacob, Ryan, and Kaylee; her sisters, Irene (Randy) Croft, Margaret "Peggy" (Donald) Phillipo; her brothers, James (Betty) Young and Carter (Celeste) Young. Also surviving is her special brother, Cecil LeBlanc; her best friend, Kathleen McRae; her mother and father-in-law, Una and Con Newton and her brother-in-law, Glen (Francine) Newton. Besides her father, she was predeceased by her step-father, Reg Smith. There will be no visitation or service. Arrangements are under the direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rita Marie Hawley 63, Ingonish - It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we, the children, announce the passing of our dear mother and best friend, Rita Marie Hawley. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 9, 2008 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer. Mom was born December 19, 1944, to the late Harry Robinson and Francis (Barron Robinson) Cooke. She is survived by her husband, Basil; sons, Joey (Tanya), David (Rhonda), Tim (Laurie), Nathan (Wendy); grandchildren, Dylan, Curtis, Daniel, Shakira, Emily and Carson an unborn baby soon to arrive. Brothers and sisters are Marg, Fran, Diane, Patsy, Harry, Clifford, George, Kenny, Fabian and their spouses, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her father, Harry, she was predeceased by sisters Bonnie and Kay and mother-in-law, Jessie. Mom's dedication to her family was an inspiration. She touched many hearts with her strong faith and warm smile. We are better people because of her. She will be forever in our hearts. By family request, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Monday, after 2 p.m. in the Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Ingonish. Funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, at 11 a.m. in St. Peter's Church, Rev. Will MacPherson officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. As memorials, donations may be made to the CNIB "Run for the Cure." We, the family, would like to express out "Thanks" to our community for their support, to the nurses and staff of Buchanan Memorial Hospital, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, and Home Support for their incredible care. We thank you. "Go in peace you precious angel Until we meet again" Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family at fillmoreandwhitman@ns.sympatico.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jobes Logo/Photo Wanda Mae (Donovan) Lomond 48, Sydney Mines - It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Wanda Mae Lomond on Friday, August 8, at the QEII Hospital, Halifax, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Bab's (Butts) Donovan. She was a member of St. Stephens Church, Florence. Wanda is survived by her loving companion, Stephen Robertson (Sammy); five daughters, Kelly (Wayne) North Sydney, Norma Jean (Jason) Bras d'Or, Rochelle (John) Ontario, Paulette and Samantha at home; four sons, Shawn (Pauline) Glace Bay, Joey (Niki), Ontario, Steven and Robert at home; three sisters, Valerie (Norman) Bras d'Or, Paulette (Jake) Sydney Mines, Jenny Ann (Donnie), St. Peters; two brothers, Walter (Kelly) Ontario, Jakie Bras d'Or; fifteen grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Wanda was a wonderful Mother and friend to all. She will be deeply missed. Visitation for Wanda Mae Lomond will be held in the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main Street, Sydney Mines, today (Monday, August 11, 2008) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass to celebrate Wanda's life will take place on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church, Florence, with Fr. Reg Currie officiating. The burial will be held in St. Stephen's cemetery. On line condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ann Hawley (nee Aucoin) 54, New Waterford - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ann Hawley on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Ann was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend and grandmother to be. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Leo Ben and Katie Mae (Chiasson) Aucoin of Cheticamp. Ann was the youngest of eight children. Ann attended Mt. Carmel School and graduated from Breton Education Centre in 1973. Her greatest moments in life were spending time with family and friends. Ann's only son Brad was her pride and joy and they shared a special bond. She loved playing cards and board games with her nieces and nephews and listening to music, especially when the boys played in her basement. Ann is survived by her husband, Bennie Hawley; son, Brad (Angie); brother, Charles and her sister, Donna (Dutchie) Hogan, all of New Waterford. Besides her parents, Ann was predeceased by four brothers, Gerald, Norman, Daniel, Thomas and one sister, Loretta O' Donnell. Ann was our angel and center of everyone's life. Her spirit gave all of us the strength to help her through her long illness and even though she's passed away her spirit will always inspire us. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. The funeral mass officiated by Rev. Paul MacNeil will be celebrated on Thursday, August 14 at 11 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michaels Church, River Ryan, followed by interment in the parish cemetery. All are invited to join the family for a reception at St. Agnes Parish Hall. As an expression of sympathy for Ann, donations in her memory may be made to the V.O.N. or Palliative Care, Cape Breton Chapter. Condolences to the family can be expressed through the funeral home at: www.vjmcgillivray.net ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anne Rosalie (Gottwald) Campbell Scotchtown/Newfoundland - Anne passed away peacefully on March 2, 2008, in her 88th year at the Placentia Healthcare Complex surrounded by her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and left with fond memories is her daughter, Gail Ryan and family, Newfoundland. Besides her parents, Alexander and Mary (Olszowiec) Gottwald, she was also predeceased by her husband, Alexander Campbell. A funeral mass to celebrate Anne's life will take place Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 11 a.m. in the parish of St. Leonard/St. Michael's Church with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery with a luncheon to follow in the Gaul Centre, all are invited. Arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, N.S. 862-7500. To send online condolences go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dominic Joseph Aucoin Sept. 10, 1917-Aug. 7, 2008 - Dominic Joseph Aucoin passed away peacefully at Taigh Na Mara after a gallant struggle. Dominic was a veteran of the three branches of the Armed Services during the Second World War and a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion and Knights of Columbus in Sydney. Dominic was a good man who will be dearly missed by his wife, Diane; daughter, Ann; step-children, Cindy, Laurie, Christopher and Joseph; and eight grandchildren; as well as many friends. He is survived by his sister, Germaine and three brothers, Alphonese, Arthur and Leonard. A memorial mass will be held in his honour Monday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with Fr. O'Connor officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Veterans Comfort Fund would be greatly appreciated. May he rest in peace. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paulette (Pass) Tracey - We regret to announce the sudden passing of Paulette (50) on Friday, August 8th in Ottawa. Born in Sydney, Paulette was the daughter of Ernie Pass and the late Anne (O'Connell) Pass. Paulette grew up in Sydney, attending Holy Angels High School and St. Francis Xavier University. She then moved to Ottawa where she worked for a number of years at the Bank of Montreal. Paulette always expressed great love for her family and friends and will be dearly missed by her children, Rebecca and Andrew; grandchild, Christian; father, Ernie; sisters, Linda (Matthew Leblanc) and Helen (Ross Kennedy); brothers, Ernie, Stephen, and John; as well as her seven nieces and nephews and many friends. A funeral service will be held for Paulette in Ottawa followed by a memorial service on Friday August 15 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Sydney River. Condolences may be sent to the family at 257 Terrace Street, Sydney NS, B1P 2M3. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org