Cape Breton Deaths December 05, 2008 Friday Marjorie (MacGibbon) Ball 86, Dartmouth - Marjorie (MacGibbon) Ball, 86, Dartmouth, passed away on Dec. 3, 2008, at home. Born in Halifax, she lived most of her life in Sydney, Cape Breton, a daughter of the late Leinus and Violet (Eddy) Coombs. She was a graduate of Sydney Academy and the Glace Bay General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a staff nurse at Sydney City Hospital for many years and directed the Student Nurses' Choral group. A well-known soprano throughout the Maritimes, she studied voice with M.J. Ballah, Sydney, and later with Mae Taylor Walshman. She was a soprano soloist at First United Church for several years and later at St. Andrews United Church, Sydney. She had leading roles in several Rotary productions in the 1950s. In the 60s and 70s she was frequently heard with the Halifax Chamber Orchestra from the CBC studios in Halifax, toured Newfoundland and Nova Scotia with the Halifax Symphony. She was a charter member and soloist with the Cape Breton Chorale. Marjorie was an avid gardener, enjoyed travelling, playing bridge, needlework, and will be remembered for her kind heart and positive outlook on life. She was a member of St. Mark's Church, Coxheath, Cape Breton. While there, she was a member of the ACW, church council and directed the junior choir. After moving to Dartmouth in 1998 to reside with her daughter, she joined the Woodlawn United Church Chancel Choir. Over the past year she enjoyed regular visits in her home from Rev. Edwin Ebsary, Church of the Holy Spirit. She is survived by her daughter, Pam Taylor, Dartmouth, and grandson, Adam, also of Dartmouth. She is also survived by her stepchildren, Ian Ball, Aspotogan, N.S., Kevin (Donna MacInnis) Ball, Halifax, step-grandchildren, Jennifer, Jason, Brian and great granddaughter, Zola. She is also survived by her sister, Lorraine (Alfred) Hutchins, Coxheath, N.S.; and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, John MacGibbon in 1979 and second husband, Max Ball in 1994. She was also predeceased by her brother, Evelyn Francis Coombs in 1939 and an infant son, Francis Alexander in 1946. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. At her request, there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Monday. Dec. 8 at Christ the King Church, Sydney, Rev. Frederick Rhymes officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Interment in St. Mark's Cemetery, Coxheath. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to family by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ James Neil White 60, Dartmouth - With sad regret we, the family, wish to announce the passing of a special loving son, husband and father. Jimmy passed away peacefully at home in Dartmouth on Dec. 3, 2008. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of Cecilia (MacIntyre) White and the late Cyril T. White. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Susan Doherty-White, Dartmouth; son, Tyler and stepdaughter, Ronda Jackson. Also surviving are brothers, Cyril, Halifax, Mervin (Peggy), Dartmouth, twin brother, Joseph and brother, Robert (Theresa), both of Cape Breton; sister, Betty, Cape Breton; and sister-in-law, Ann, British Columbia. Predeceased by brothers, Kelvin and Brendon. Jimmy was formerly employed with the Canadian Coast Guard College, Point Edward. He will be forever remembered by all, especially for his always pleasant smile and warm heart. Jimmy will always be with us in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Faustina MacDougall 91, Glace Bay - Faustina MacDougall, 91, formerly of 300 Reserve St., McKay's Corner, Glace Bay, died Dec. 4, 2008, at Taigh Na Mara Nursing Home, where she resided the past number of years. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Mary Catherine (Campbell) MacDougall. She was a founding member of Holy Family parish, McKay's Corner and took an active role in all phases of church life, especially the ladies auxiliary. In earlier years she worked at the Metropolitan Store, Glace Bay, until she was forced to retire to care for her aging father. She and her sister Sadie operated a confectionery store at the Corner for a number of years. Besides her parents, Faussie was predeceased by brothers, Rannie (Sally), Frank, Archibald, Alexander and Joseph, sisters, Emily MacIntyre (John), Victoria Marsh (Henry), Sadie MacDougall and Theresa MacDougall, nephews, Dave and Malcolm Marsh, who resided with her, and niece, Cindy MacAdam. She is survived by nephews, Victor (Lorna) MacDougall, Whycocomagh, Rudy Archibald MacIntyre, Ontario; nieces, Janice Moriarty (Tom), Glace Bay, Anne (Basil) Marsh, Reserve Mines; and sister-in-law, Heckie MacDougall, Glace Bay. Visitation will be at Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay, Sunday, Dec. 7, from 2-4 p.m. Mass of Christmas Farewell will be held at Holy Family Church, McKay's Corner, Monday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. Burial at St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay. A reception will be held at Holy Family Hall. Memorial donations may be made to St. Anne's parish cemetery fund. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jessie Myra Canning 90, Sydney - Jessie Myra Canning, 90, of Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, Sydney, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at home, surrounded by her children. Born in Burin Bay, N.L., on March 31, 1918, she was the daughter of Eli and Mehetabel Dunford and moved to Sydney at the age of eight. Myra had a passion for gardening and enjoyed nothing more than giving away her rhubarb. She was an avid knitter and loved preparing meals and baking for family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved children and was always willing to help friends and neighbours. Myra was a longtime member of First United Church in Sydney. Surviving are her children, Myrna (Jack) Erickson, Sydney, Susan (Robert) Duchemin, Sydney, Alan (Anna), Lantz, N.S.; sisters, Hettie (George) MacDonald, Sydney, and Dorothy (Hubert) MacKeigan, Sydney. She is also survived by grandchildren, Rob, Australia, Leanne, Sydney, Alicia, Dartmouth, Natasha, Sydney, Meghan, Nantucket, U.S.A., Johnathan, Calgary. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Ethan, Ryan, Australia, Campbell, Drew, Keagen, Kennedie, all of Sydney, Kallum, Calgary. Myra was predeceased by her wonderful husband of 56 years, Harry, her dear son, John, brothers, William, Thomas, Joseph, John, sister, Whila in infancy. There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to a brief funeral service today, Friday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m., at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Rev. Wade Reppert officiating. A family interment will follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of choice. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org