Cape Breton Deaths December 04, 2008 Thursday Jean White (Howard) 76, North Sydney - It is with great sadness the family announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Jean White, age 76, on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Taigh Na Mara Nursing Home, in Glace Bay, where she resided for a very short time. Born in Florence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas B. and Annie (Robinson) Howard. She lived most of her life in North Sydney on Regent Street and Beacon Crescent. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney. Mom worked for 30 years at Icer Rahey's Convenience Store on Regent Street, North Sydney, where she was a friend to all who knew her. She was a lifetime member of Branch 19, Royal Canadian Legion in North Sydney and past president of the ladies auxiliary. She was also a member of the North Sydney Pensioners Club, the mixed dart league and enjoyed card games at the Knights of Columbus Hall, North Sydney, and the North Sydney fire hall. She enjoyed a good game of cards, bingo and in her younger years enjoyed the horse races. Mom also cooked many meals for the North Sydney Rotary Club. She was well known for her lemon and coconut cream pies which she loved to bake. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Brown, Florence, and Jane MacDonald, North Sydney; son, David (Noelle) Rose, North Sydney; her grandchildren, Kimberly and Jacqueline Brown, Stephanie and Chris MacDonald, Coady and Brady Rose; and five great grandchildren Owen and Sharlotte MacDonald, Brandon, Christopher and Meghan MacDonald; her sister, Helen (Richard) Chambers, New Brunswick; brothers, Gordie Howard, Florence, and Richard (Nancy) Howard, Ontario; her sister-in-law, Ann Howard, Florence; and brother-in-law, Leonard Marsh, Alder Point; many nieces and nephews; and her ex-husband, Allan Rose. She was predeceased by her second husband Reginald White in 1999, her sisters, Ruth Howard, Jane Marsh, Alice Howie, Eileen Haley, brothers, Thomas, Sidney and Charlie Howard, two sisters in infancy and sons-in-law, James Brown and Bruce MacDonald. The family would like to express sincere thanks to a very special friend, Ruth MacKenzie who was there for Mom when she needed her the most and also to Taigh Na Mara and the renal clinic, Dr. Hewlett and Stehanie Sawka, the Northside General Hospital, Dr. Stephanie Langley, Dr. Jamie MacLean, her nurse Linda Thompson, Sobeys Pharmacy and especially Daniel McKeough and all those who helped Mom in any way. Visitation for Jean will be held Thursday (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will be held 3 p.m., Friday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Carl Fraser officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Anglican Church or the renal clinic at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eileen Westaway (Booth) Cutten - Eileen Westaway (Booth) Cutten, 96, Wolfville Nursing Home, formerly of Truro, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born July 24, 1912, in Sydney, she was the eldest daughter of the late Mark and Lucy (Cook) Booth, who both came to Canada from England in 1908. Her father was the first chief engineer of the Sydney Steel Plant (formerly Sysco and Devco) and she was extremely proud of her father's accomplishments. Eileen lived in England for a few years while she was a youngster. Eileen graduated from Sydney Academy in 1929 and then attended Kings College and the Children's Hospital Nursing School in Halifax from where she graduated as a registered nurse in 1934. Throughout her career she worked in various case rooms in Nova Scotia hospitals, including St. Rita, Sydney; former Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, and Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, from where she retired in 1975. She married Kent in 1934 and lived in Halifax where they started their family of eight children. They then moved to the farm in Old Barns, Sydney for 10 years, Truro and finally Wolfville, where she resided until the time of her death. She was a Red Cross convenor during the Second World War. She attended Acadia University at the ages of 81 and 82 and took courses in world religions. During her life, she taught Sunday school, was a member of the ladies group at her church and was a member of the home and school association. She was predeceased by her husband, Horace Kent, daughters, Johanne and Cecily, son, Gregory in infancy, sister, Gwenie, brother, Jackie. Eileen is survived by her daughters, Sylvie Amey, Wolfville, Elizabeth Short, Union Bay, British Columbia; sons, Mark (Heather), Salt Spring Island, B.C., Andrew (Glenda), Hackett's Cove, Blair (Marylynn), Bedford; grandchildren, Karen, David, Krista, Laura, Adrienne, Sarah, Gregory, Miranda; seven great-grandchildren; niece, Heather; nephew, Ian; sister-in-law, Wendy Booth. Eileen will always be remembered for her love of Cape Breton, her sharp wit, feisty nature, intelligence and superb strength, having lived through many of life's events with strength and dignity. She was a very loyal, gracious and wonderful person and will be remembered by her children and family for her protective, kind and loving nature. She had a fabulous life and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro, where Eileen's family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, from where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. Reception to follow. Spring interment will be held in Robie Street Cemetery. In keeping with Eileen's love of children and babies, donations in her memory to IWK Health Centre Foundation are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the guest book at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Donna Marie (Rideout) MacDonald 61, (Hub) Glace Bay - Donna Marie MacDonald, age 61, of 123 Fifth St., Hub, Glace Bay, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with emphysema. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Garfield 'Giffy' and Loreen 'Weenie' Rideout. She will be sadly missed by her loving children, son Tommy, at home; daughters, Sharon (Albert) and Tana (Troy); brother, Gary 'Giffy' (Linda), Donnie (Linda); her cherished grandchildren, Jennifer (David), Shaylene (Jerrott), Alisya (Andrew), Shaun, Ashley (Anthony) and R.J.; and special great-grandchildren, Landan and Kale; brother-in-law, Joe 'Gobbler' (Barb) MacDonald; nieces and nephews, relatives and many loving friends. Donna will be especially missed by her devoted sister-in-law, Linda Rideout, who meant the world to her. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Glace Bay. Donna was one of the founding members of the Hub ladies Tuesday Night Dart League and held the office of president until her ill health. Donna was also an active member of the Ring 73 ladies auxiliary, also holding the office of president. Before her ill health, Donna was instrumental in collecting and canvassing for anyone in need in the Hub and surrounding area. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Lauchlin Thomas 'Bo' MacDonald, brothers Dougie and Bobby and mother-in-law, Elizabeth (Lib) MacDonald. Visitation for Donna MacDonald will be held Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m., Saturday at St. John's Church, Glace Bay. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the Hub Athletic Club. Donations in Donna's memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences to the MacDonald family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. How do you say good-bye To such a gentle soul? You were the rock of our family. Leaving each us memories to hold. When times got rough and hard to bear, Even when we were wrong, Nanny (Mom) you were always there. You raised a large family, And raised them to love, You spoke of the Bible, And the heaven above. You never forgot us on Christmas, birthdays or Easter, With so many grandchildren, you made it look easy. It breaks our hearts to lose you. And it's hard not to cry. There is one last thing you must teach us. That's how to say good-bye. She will be forever in our hearts and sadly missed. "Nan" we love you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ David Wayne Dawe 61, Sydney - It is with great regret we, the family, announce the sudden passing of David Wayne Dawe, on Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the only son of the late George Davidson and Joan Dawe. He was a member of the Holy Ghost Church and the Ukrainian Men's Club. He was a bus driver by trade and was employed with Nova Tours, Fortress of Louisbourg and until his retirement he was employed with First Class Delivery as a dispatcher. Wayne is survived by his wife, Stephanie (Worobel); daughter, Delores Dawe, Sydney; son, Andrew (Dorothy) Dawe, Wainwright, Alta.; two precious granddaughters, Alyssa and Karley; as well as his mother-in-law, Annie Worobel. Visitation will take place Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, Whitney Pier, Fr. Roman Dusanowskyj officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of . . . ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Monica Frances Oliver 53, Point Tupper - Monica Frances Oliver, 53, Point Tupper, passed away in Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008. Monica was a daughter of the late Robert and Catherine (Graham) Oliver. She is survived by sisters, Carol Oliver, Point Tupper, Carmel Forbrigger (Bob), Ottawa, Ont., Isabel den Heyer (Ken), Saint Joseph's, Phemie London (Norm), Willowdale, Ont.; brother, Graham Oliver (Marjorie Robertson), Kippens, Nfld.; brother-in-law, Marty Lyons, Bernard, Me.; nieces and nephews, Kent, Nell, Molly den Heyer, Karen (Jonathan) LeBoutillier, Rob (Gillian) Forbrigger, Susan, Catherine (Matt Wannacott) London, Jessica, Stephanie, Adrienne Oliver, Daniel Lyons; grandnieces and nephews, Jordyn, Katie, Kyler, Jack and Emily; aunt, Mary Jane MacDonald; uncles, William Graham and Vincent (Kaddy) Graham, Judique; John Graham, Halifax; Duncan Graham, Moncton, N.B. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Beth Lyons. Monica was a person with special needs who brought great joy to her family and touched the hearts of all who knew her. At the age of 12, she began her schooling in the first special education class at Centennial School in Port Hawkesbury and later attended the Regional Occupational Centre. She lived at home in the loving care of her parents, her sister, Carol and kind neighbours until an illness in 1990 resulted in her becoming a resident of Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service and burial will take place at a later date. A special thanks to the staff of Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home for the support, care and kindness that was extended to Monica and her family. Memorial donations may be made to Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org