Cape Breton Deaths December 29, 2008 Monday Elizabeth Rose (Betty) Hennick 1943-2008 Edwardsville - Betty Hennick passed away Dec. 26, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Edwardsville, she was the daughter of the late Parnell and Ellen (Rambeau) Williams. Betty is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ron; two daughters, Paula Roode, Lower Sackville, Lisa (Stephen MacIntosh), Howie Centre; and one son, Scott (Shauna Carrigan), Edwardsville. Gramma will be sadly missed by seven treasured grandchildren, Suzanne and Andrew Hennick, Kelly Lynn and Stephanie MacIntosh, Marla, Ben and Shauna Roode; as well as one special great-granddaughter, Blayre-Elizabeth Patterson. Betty is also survived by two sisters, Madelynn (David) Williams, Saint John, N.B. and Agnes (Malcolm) Rudderham, Port Elgin, N.B.; five brothers, Jake (Mary) and Ira (Bridget), both of Edwardsville, Willard, New Waterford, Archie, Port Hawkesbury, and Winston (Patricia), Saint John, N.B. Also surviving is special mother-in-law, Hazel Hennick, Sydney; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by father-in-law, Albert Hennick, who passed away Dec. 24, 1997. Betty managed Louis' Good Used Clothing for 13 years during which time she met many wonderful people who became close friends. She enjoyed reading a good book, knitting, sewing and most recently rug hooking as well as going for walks with her good friend, Marilyn. She loved walks on the beach and long drives with Ron, and she cherished every moment with each one of her grandchildren and was very proud of them all. Visitation for Betty will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Tuesday, Dec. 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Sydney Memorial Chapel, 2 p.m. with Rev. Wade Reppert officiating. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made in Betty's name to the An Cala Palliative Care Unit at Cape Breton Regional Hospital so they may continue their compassionate work. To Nan, You were my mentor, Thank you. To my darling famly, don't look for me in the dark sky; I'll be in the white cloud on which you carried me so gently. I love you all. To my darling Ron, I will cherish your love in the deepest tower of my heart until the ashes turn to dust, our love will never depart. I love you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Angela Louise (Tortola) Giacomantonio July 15, 1922-Dec. 28, 2008 - Angela Louise (Tortola) Giacomantonio, 86, of Sydney, formerly of 182 Lingan Rd. passed away peacefully Dec. 28, 2008, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility surrounded by family and friends. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Almerinda Tortola. She was a member of St. Nicholas parish all her life. She was a member of the St. Nicholas Ladies Auxiliary, the Cape Breton Italian Cultural Association, and a devout patron of Ste. Anne de Beau Pre. Her life was devoted to her husband and children and for that they are eternally grateful. Angela is survived by four sons, Michael (Joyce), Halifax, Joe (Lexie), Sydney, Carman (Margo) and Nicholas (Victoria), both of Halifax. Also by her grandchildren, James, Christopher, Angela, Deanna, Tracy, Katherine, Michael, Nicholas, Curtis, Nicole, Sarah and Dominic. She was predeceased by brothers, Anthony, Michael, Ernest and Dominic Tortola.' Visitation for Angela Giacomantonio will be held Tuesday, Dec. 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George St., Sydney. Funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday at Holy Redeemer Church with Fr. Gerald Dunphy officiating and burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Time has taken me from you, Although not very far I'll be watching through the sunshine and through the brightest star. I'll be watching all of you, >From the heavens up above So take good care of each other And carry all my love. If you're ever wondering, If I'm there, here's where you can start Take a look inside yourself deep within your heart. I'll always be there for you, I'm still your family, your best friend So any time you need me, Close your eyes. I'm back again. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daniel (Danny) Campbell 73, New Waterford - It is with great sadness the family wish to announce the passing of their husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather on Dec. 24, 2008, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Waterford, Danny was the son of the late James and Sarah (Layman) Campbell. Danny was a miner for 40 years, working in 16, 12, 26 and Lingan, was an active member of the Army, Navy and Airforce, Unit 217, was an avid cribbage player, loved bingo and darts. He also looked forward to his yearly trips to Newfoundland. Danny is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Campbell); sons, Kenny (Cathy), New Waterford, and Michael (Laura), Fort McMurray; daughters, Dorothy (Paul) Kraft, Ontario, Cheryl-Ann (John Wayne) Steiger, New Waterford, and Heather (Michael) Hurley, Saskatchewan; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Winnie Gatza, Whycocomagh, Marion (Doug) MacDonald, New Waterford; brother, Leo, New Waterford; sisters-in-law, Sadie, Susan, Rena and Pauline; and brother-in-law, Bunnie Oliver, also a very, very good friend, Bert Grace. Besides his parents, Danny was also predeceased by brothers, Gerald, Art and Leo Ambrose, sister, Dorothy and a daughter in infancy. Visitation for Danny will take place Tuesday, Dec. 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3813 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, N.S., 862-7500. The Knights of Columbus are requested to meet at the funeral home Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 7:30 p.m. for prayers. A funeral mass to celebrate Danny's life will take place Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard/Mt. Carmel Church, with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Army, Navy and Airforce, Unit 217, Smith St., New Waterford, all are invited. Donations in Danny's memory can be made to Palliative Care. To send online condolences to the family, go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Florence Mahalik 91, Sydney - Florence (Toots) Mahalik, 91, of Fisher Street, Sydney, passed away suddenly Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (MacAskill) and Otis Caldwell. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Florence was widowed at a young age and raised her family on her own displaying great tenacity, strength and other values which she determinedly passed on to her children and grandchildren. She was an active and faithful member of Holy Ghost parish and a valued member of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's Club still contributing actively up until the time of her death. Florence will be sadly missed by daughters, Michelle (Peter) Jurczak, Toronto, Denise (Ron) O'Keefe, Sydney; and daughters-in-law, Gladys (Moe) Antonello and Pamela Mahalik. Also left to survive are grandchildren, Michael (Gina) Mahalik, New York, Kim (Ed) Cameron, Baddeck, David Mahalik, Sydney, Peter Mahalik, Dartmouth, Anne Mahalik (Richard Kazakoff), Halifax, Matthew and Adam Jurczak, Toronto, Michael and Meghan O'Keefe, Sydney; great-grandchildren, Gian Carlo, Gian Franco, Chloe, Chase, Laken, Michael, Sophie and Mila. Also survived by nephews and nieces, John (Sandra) Hawrylak, Dartmouth, Kathy Claxton (John Pountney), Erin, Ont., and Steffie Hawrylak-Young, Halifax. Florence was predeceased by her husband Mike (1962), sons, Mickey (1976) and Dennis (2007). Visitation for the late Florence will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Tuesday, Dec.30, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m. at Holy Ghost Church, West Street, Whitney Pier, Fr. Roman Dusanowskyj officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Holy Ghost Church or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Martha Brown 88, New Waterford - Martha Brown, 88, of New Waterford, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late James and Mary (Perfect) MacLeod. Martha was a member of the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael Church and a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Scotchtown Pensioners' Club. Martha enjoyed going from house to house playing poker with her friends. She also liked playing darts, bingo and going to the casino. In her early years, she worked on the cleaning staff at the Cape Breton Hospital. Surviving are daughters, Ella Brown, Barrie, Ont., Sheila (Alister Fraser) Brown, Eileen Brown, both of Scotchtown, Evelyn (Murdock) Odo, New Waterford; sons, James, Frank (Alice), both of New Waterford; brothers, Joseph MacLeod, Bridgeport, Charles MacLeod, New Waterford; sisters, Sarah Sampson, Agnes Chiasson, both of New Waterford, Theresa Hannigan, Glace Bay; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her compassionate and loving careworker, Shirley MacDonald, New Waterford, and her best pal, her dog, Cocoa. Martha was predeceased by her husband, Clifton, son, Frank Bernard in infancy and four brothers, Joey, Howard, Elias and Alex 'Eckie'. Visitation will be held Monday, Dec. 29 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass to celebrate Martha's life will take place Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael Church with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney, with a reception to follow at Saint Agnes Hall, New Waterford. Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stephanie Michelle Finlayson 19, New Waterford - Stephanie Finlayson, 19, of New Waterford, passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of Stephen and Valerie (Loveys) Finlayson, New Waterford. Stepahnie was baptized at Calvin United Church and was a member of the Salvation Army, New Waterford. She graduated from Breton Education Centre in 2007 and later became employed with Spiegel Catalog Teleservices Company in New Waterford. Surviving are sisters, Lacey Finlayson and Holly Finlayson, both of New Waterford; paternal grandparents, Johnny and Maureen (LeBlanc) Finlayson; paternal great-grandmother, Bridget LeBlanc; several aunts, uncles, and cousins as well as her BFF, Marissa McGillivray. Stephanie was predeceased by maternal grandfather James 'Newt' Loveys and maternal grandparents, Phil and Margaret (Crummey) MacPherson. Visitation will be held Monday, Dec. 29, from 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral service will take place 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Calvin United Church with Captains Cyril and Eliza Keats officiating and Rev. Duncan Roach presiding. Stephanie's remains will be taken to the church at noon on Tuesday. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown, with a luncheon to follow at Calvin Hall. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Juanita (Colvey) Power 82, Bras d'Or -Juanita (Colvey) Power, 82, Colonel Street, Bras d'Or, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Bras d'Or, she was the daughter of the late Hartland and Rita (Jessome) Colvey. She was a member of St. Joseph's parish, Bras d'Or. She is survived by her husband, James; her five children, Joseph, Guelph, Ont., James (Brenda), Bras d'Or, Rita (Brian) MacNeil, Florence, Mary Carew, Barrie, Ont., and Debbie Reid, Guelph, Ont.; 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Also surviving are her sister, Mary Walker, Halifax; and her brother, Thomas Colvey, North Sydney. She was predeceased by her grandson, Courtney Reid, Guelph, Ont. and brothers, Hubert, Stephen and Lewis Colvey. Visitation Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or with Fr. Peter McLeod officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the Bras d'Or Hall. Donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or to a charity of choice.Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.symaptico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alice Lillian Florence Hiscock 95, North Sydney - It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother, Alice Hiscock, a resident of Seaview Drive, North Sydney, Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in England, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Ellen (Chapman) Ellis. Alice's husband George was born and grew up in North Sydney, and was stationed in England with the Canadian Army during the Second World War. Alice and George were married Jan. 1, 1943. Alice travelled alone, but with many other war brides, to Canada by ship in 1946 and joined George and his family in North Sydney. They lived in several different locations with the Canadian military before retiring to North Sydney in 1970. Alice had a wonderful sense of humour and enjoyed spending time with her family and her friends, including her fellow War Brides. Among many other things, she found great pleasure in gardening, cooking, Coronation Street and a good cup of tea (milk in first of course!). Alice was an animal lover, and over the years, enjoyed the company of a few cats, budgies, birds, squirrels and a dog named Sandy. She was affectionately known as 'The Queen' to members of her daughter's quilting group. She was an adherent of St. Matthew Wesley United Church North Sydney. She is survived by her two children, Brenda and Keith, both of North Sydney; as well as three nieces and their families in England. Alice was predeceased by her husband' George in November of this year. Also predeceased by her two sisters, Rose (England) and Bess (Australia). There will be no visitation or funeral service by request. A private family graveside committal will be held at a later date in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Frances Colburn 78, North Sydney - Mrs. Frances Colburn, 78, a resident of the Northside Community Guest Home and formerly of Sydney Mines, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Sophia (House) Tremblett. She was a member of Carman United Church and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 8, Sydney Mines. She is survived by her daughters, June Kieley, Sydney Mines, Linda (Kevin) Cantwell, Sydney; her son, Carl Colburn Jr., Bras d'Or; sisters, Edith Pye, North Sydney, Sylvia Darling, Boston; her grandchildren, Nicole, Courtney, Troy, Carla, Scott and Rodney; and her great-grandchildren, Nathan, Mackenzie, Steven, Logan, Jenna, Jordan, Brittany and Lindsay. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl, sisters, Annie, Violet and Elizabeth, her brothers, Ernest and William and son-in-law, James Kieley. Visitation will be in the Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be celebrated Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Ms. Pro Miller officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery. As memorials, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society or the Canadian Red Cross. Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family at fillmoreandwhitman@ns.sympatico.ca. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Michael Thomas 'Tom' Campbell - Michael Thomas 'Tom' Campbell, 74, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, Sept. 5, 1934, he was a son of the late Don Neil Campbell and the late Mary Catherine MacNeil. Tom is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean; daughter, Christine (Mark) Nomura; grandchildren, Ryoko, Kimiko, Mariko and Emiko; sons, Michael, Donald; grandchildren, Andrew and Adrienne; and Shawn (Tracey); grandchildren, Connor and Jakob. Tom is also survived by brothers, Andrew (BettyAnn), Murdock (Cory), William (Doreen); sisters, Margaret (Mark) Westhaver, Anne (William) Jeffries; and numerous nephews and nieces. Tom served proudly in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 23 years which included serving a tour in Egypt and was also an instructor for Department of Defence-Royal Canadian Engineers for many years in Chilliwack, B.C. Tom was an avid traveller, golfer and curler. He also enjoyed fishing on the Bras d'Or with his good friend Bernie. Memorial service to be held, Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. in Johnstown Sacred Heart Church, Fr. Joe Gillis officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in Tom's memory to a charity of your choice. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org