Cape Breton Deaths December 27, 2008 Saturday Howard W. MacLeod 1950 - 2008 Glace Bay - We the family of Howard W. MacLeod age 58 of Glace Bay deeply regret to announce his sudden passing on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008. Born in Glace Bay he was the son of Pauline (Jewer) and the late John A. MacLeod. Howard was employed with Devco from 1977 to 1995. He loved to fish and go to the country. Recently he was thrilled to be a relief driver with Sameday/Right-O-Way. He leaves to mourn his mother Pauline MacLeod, wife of 35 years, Barb (McDougall) and sons, Scott (Muriel) and Nathan (Nicole). His pride and joy grandchildren, Logan and Paige MacLeod and Noah MacLeod. Also surviving are brothers, John, Bernie, Troy - all of Glace Bay, Darrell, Calgary; sisters, Barbara Jean, Moncton, Florence, Debbie, Brenda and Cheri- all of Glace Bay; mother-in-law, Gloria McDougall. Visitation for Howard MacLeod will be held Monday from 4-8 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Warden United Church, Glace Bay with Rev. Clayton Austin officiating. Cremation will follow. Interment will be at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. Online condolences to the MacLeod family are available thorough www.vjmcgillivray.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bernard 'Bernie' Wesley Timmons Port Morien, NS December 18, 1963 - December 25, 2008 - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Bernard "Bernie" W. Timmons at home on Christmas Day surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Bernie was born in Sydney on December 18, 1963 to Mary (Robinson) and the late James Timmons. Prior to Bernie's illness, he was employed as a Firefighter with the Cape Breton Regional Fire Services, a career in which he wore the uniform proudly. He had been previously employed with H. Hopkins, Ltd., Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board and Transit Cape Breton. Bernie enjoyed a great sense of camaraderie with all his co-workers and fellow Brothers. He was a member and past Chief of the Port Morien Volunteer Fire Department, Thistle Masonic Lodge No. 36 AF & AM and IAFF No. 2779. Bernie had a tremendous work ethic and was selflessly devoted to his family and friends. He enjoyed the outdoors, particularly fishing with his children and keeping his yard pristine. He looked forward to his Saturday morning hockey games and pool parties with his family and friends. Bernie lived each day to the fullest and found perfection in what others might see as an average day. Bernie is survived by his mother Mary, his beloved wife ,Joanne (Blades), loving daughter Sarah and loving sons Jamie and Nicholas, all at home. He is also survived by sisters Belinda (John Robert) Clements, Port Morien, Annie (Kerry) MacLeod, Donkin and brother Eric (Martha) Timmons, Main-a-Dieu. Also left to mourn are Katherine Timmons (mother to Sarah and Jamie), nephews Jimmy (Tanya), Conor, Brett and Liam; nieces Lauren and Lindsay. Bernie was the cherished son-in-law of Paul & Catherine Blades, Donkin and cherished brother-in-law to Paula and Jennifer. Bernie held a very special place in the heart of Joanne's grandmother, Margie MacDonald, who was Bernie's tea and kitchen partner. Bernie was blessed with a lifelong and faithful friendship with Billy Jones. Bernie will be missed by his loyal and faithful four-legged friend, Buffy, who remained at Bernie's side to the very end. Visitation for Bernie will be held Saturday 7-9 p.m., Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The Masons will have a prayer service 6:45 p.m. on Sunday. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Monday at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Port Morien with the Reverend Fr. Paul Findlay officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow at the Port Morien Legion.Donations in Bernie's memory may be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care, Expansion of Cape Breton Cancer Center or VON. Online condolences to the Timmons family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca "The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning." - Morrie Schwartz ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Helen (Moss) Cormier 68, Sydney - With great sadness the family announces the passing of Helen Cormier, age 68. Helen was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, to all who knew her. Helen passed away at home very peacefully surrounded by her loving children, on Thursday, December 25, 2008, after a brief battle with cancer. Helen was born in Sydney and was the daughter of the late Patrick and Bernadette (LeBlanc) Moss. She a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and a retired employee of the housekeeping department of the C.B.Regional Hospital and former St. Rita Hospital. Helen was a former member of Holy Redeemer darts and Radar Base Bowling and curling. She loved to dance, play cards, have family gatherings and sing-a-longs with her children, grandchildren and siblings. Helen is survived by one daughter Bernadette (Bill) and three sons, Leo (Michelle), Gordie (Raylene), Dennis (Natalie); grandchildren Julia and Alissa Cormier, Rene and Danielle Cormier and Caleb Cormier; step grandchildren Felicia (Jeff), Kevin and Megan. She is also survived by brothers Gordie (Enis) Moss, Allan (Patsy) Moss and Kevin Moss, all of Sydney; sisters Mary Moss, Oshawa, Ont., Clara Pike (Ron), Patricia Murphy (Tom) and sister-in-law Regina Moss-Murphy (Kevin), all of Cape Breton area, along with several nieces and nephews, who all loved their aunt Helen dearly. Besides her parents, Helen was predeceased by her husband Harold Cormier (1993) and two brothers Ernie (at age 39 in 1993) and Leo (in infancy). Visitation will be held, Monday Dec. 29, 2008 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 am in Holy Redeemer church with Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Harold "Billy" Munro December 4, 1941 - December 25, 2008 67, Mill Creek - It is with the heaviest of hearts that we, the wife and children of Billy Munro, announce his peaceful passing at home on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Florence, Billy was the son of the late James and Julia (Stubbert) Munro. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish, Bras d'Or. Billy had made many friends along the way, through his years in mining, working on the lake boats, playing hockey and darts, coaching and umpiring baseball, ice fishing, and hunting. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and truly loved to entertain. He loved a good party and could be found at many, singing, with his guitar in hand, surrounded by family and friends far and wide. Billy is survived by his wife Yvonne (Campbell), and his three children, Jimmy (Brenda), Wayne (Tracy), and Tracey (Jody). He was so proud of his seven grandchildren; Chris, Josh, Jessica, Jeffery, William, Jordi, and Sophie. They brought the greatest joy to his life. Billy is also survived by two sisters, Irene (Gordon) Crews, Ontario, and Emma (Peter) MacLean, Bras d'Or, and two brothers-in-law Paul LeBlanc, Ontario, and Richard Ratchford, Westmount. He was also loved and will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. Besides his parents, Billy was predeceased by three brothers, Danny, Wesley, and Lorne (Kay) Munro, and three sisters, June (Ralph) Davidson, Betty Ratchford, and Colleen LeBlanc. Visitation for Billy Munro will be held in the J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St. Sydney Mines, on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass celebrating his life will take place on Monday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or, with Fr. Peter MacLeod officiating. Family flowers only please. Donations in Billy's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca A man of incredible strength, who loved his family and friends with all of his heart. You will be truly missed, and never forgotten. You fought a good fight Dad. You are forever our hero. We love you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ralston Vincent Carrigan Edwardsville January 1, 1925 - December 25, 2008 Veritas Vincit Omnia - Truth Conquers All - Ralston Vincent Carrigan was a kind and generous man. He was completely devoted to his family and his friends and had unwavering faith. Ralston has left a legacy of love and compassion to all who knew him. We celebrate this legacy, after his passing at the age of 83 years. A New Years baby, Ralston was the son of the late Dougall and Catherine (Gillis) Carrigan of Westville, Nova Scotia. During his Westville years, Ralston made many true friends and it was there that he met and married Joyce Steadman in 1951. An Air Force family, they settled in Cape Breton where they raised seven children. Ralston was predeceased by his beloved Joyce in 1993. He is survived by all his children: Gregory at home, Kevin (Kim / Julie, Raymond), Vincent (Carol Lee / MacKenzie), Catherine Penney (Kevin / Khristopher, Terri-Lynn), Paul (Tracey / Tess, Roy), Phyllis Williams (Phillip / Mallery, Shaun, Liam) and Shauna Hennick (Scott / Suzanne (Great Grandchild Blayre), Andrew). Ralston is also survived by his brother Gillis (wife Carmel, Halifax) and his sister at heart Patricia Coleman. Ralston was committed to life-long learning, having graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in 1961 (B.A.) after serving several years in the Air Force. While attending St. F.X., Ralston was a valiant member of the boxing and debating club. Ralston was employed with the Nova Scotia Government as a Probation Officer and later as a Government of Canada Pension Field Officer. His work extended well past retirement age, a testament to his devotion to helping others. An avid reader, Ralston's thirst for knowledge and love for literature remained until his last days. He spoke Latin and loved to sing Christmas carols in this beautiful language. His faith was unending. A member of Holy Rosary Parish, the Holy Rosary Choir and the Knights of Columbus, Ralston shared all he had with others. He opened his heart and his home to anyone in need. This is his family's greatest remembrance. Visitation for the late Ralston Vincent Carrigan will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Road (entrance on Church Street) on Sunday Dec. 28 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Knights of Columbus prayer service at 8 p.m. A celebration of Ralston's life will be held at Holy Rosary Church in Westmount on Monday Dec. 29 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Murphy officiating. Interment will take place in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Association or to Holy Rosary Parish. Online condolences may be sent to info@pierfuneralhome.com A Farewell Flow down, cold rivulet, to the sea, Thy tribute wave deliver: No more by thee my steps shall be, For ever and for ever. Flow, softly flow, by lawn and lea, A rivulet then a river: No where by thee my steps shall be, For ever and for ever. But here will sigh thine alder tree, And here thine aspen shiver; And here by thee will hum the bee,_ For ever and for ever. A thousand suns will stream on thee, A thousand moons will quiver; But not by thee my steps shall be, For ever and for ever. _ Alfred, Lord Tennyson ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jeanie O. Lewis 83, North Sydney - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jeanie Orr Lewis age 83 a resident of Beacon Crescent, North Sydney on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008 at her home. Born in Shotts Dykehead, Scotland she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Elizabeth Inglis. Jeanie was a member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church, North Sydney . She was an avid bingo player. Jeanie is survived by her sons Harry (Diane) Lewis, Sault St. Marie, Norman (Melody) Lewis, Halifax; daughters Frances (Ken) Jessome, Rainbow Lake, Alta., Elizabeth (Garvey) Brown, England; brothers Matthew and James; sister Margaret, all of Scotland, 11 grandchildren Barbara, Jennifer, Sara, Stacey, Jackie, Andrea, Curtis, Lori, Jamie, Chantelle and Matthew; 14 great grandchildren, also a number of brothers and sisters-in-law of the Lewis Family and several nieces and nephews. Jeanie was predeceased by her husband Norman James Lewis, brothers Andrew and Alex. Visitation will be held 2-4 p.m. Tuesday in the W. J. Dooley Funeral Home 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney . Burial to take place at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney at a later time. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Palliative Care of Cape Breton or a charity of ones choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ James William Huckle (CD) 78 - It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of our husband, father, grampy, brother and brother-in-law at his home on December 24, 2008, after a lengthy illness. Jim was born on July 11, 1930, in Chatham, Ont. He was the son of the late Muriel Alzina (Young) and George Henry Huckle. His early education was in Wallaceburg Ont. At the age of 18, he joined the RCN where he served until 1973 leaving with the rank of chief warrant officer. From there, he worked as a civilian at the National Headquarters in Ottawa. Following this he joined the Canadian Frigate Patrol Program in Saint John, N.B. for nine years retiring fully in 1993. Jim was a very happy, outgoing individual who had a wonderful sharp mind, excellent in math and computers. He loved wood working, remodelling his various homes over the years. He was an avid scuba diver, hunter and skier who started that sport when he was 55. Never afraid of a challenge, he took on the task of raising three teenage stepchildren when he married his second wife, Sue Ann O'Brien, RN in 1985. He also loved travelling for pleasure with trips to Europe, the Caribbean's and Florida. He will forever be missed by his wife, Sue Ann (Conrad) O'Brien-Huckle, RN; his children; daughters, Katherine Fern Higgins (Wayne), Fall River, N.S., Cynthia Ann Mohareb (Justin), Milton, Ont.; son, Grantly James Huckle (Peggy), Eastern Passage; sister, Helen Elford Huckle, Innisfil, Ont.; brother, Douglas Wallace Ont.; stepdaughters, Kelli Sue O'Brien (Kevin), Mt. Forest, Ont., Tonya Marilyn Thorpe (Kevin) Fergus, Ontario; stepson, Thomas Bradly O'Brien (Laura), Burlington, Ont.; grandchildren, Jennifer Thornton, Nancy Higgins; great grandchildren, Amber and Paige; step-grandchildren, Brett, Jesse, Owen, Olivia, Hayley, Taylor, Rachel, all of Ontario; nieces Ann and Karen; nephew, Bill. He was predeased by his former wife, Mildred Dorothy MacDonald 1991; daughter, Carolyn Elizabeth,1960; half brother Palmer and brother-in-law, Charles Elford. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held December 30, 2008 at 2 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home Chapel, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, Rev. Patricia Malin officiating. Reception to follow. Family Flowers only. Donations may be made to Children's Wish Foundation or Canadian Heart and Lung Association. Online condolences can be sent to www.atlanticfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ William Neil Wallace 69, Baddeck - William Neil Wallace, passed away suddenly on December 24, 2008 at home in Baddeck. He was the son of the late Helen and William Wallace. He was predeceased by two sisters, Helen Weick and Margaret Wallace and a brother James Rae. He is survived by his wife Linda; a daughter, Karen Kearney; two grandchildren, Taylor and Jessica and several nieces and nephews. Billy was an avid sports fan and fisherman. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home. A private family service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To place a message of condolence, you may visit www.mem.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rebecca MacLeod - Rebecca MacLeod, 89, of Lakeview Manor, Riverview, NB and formerly of People's Park Tower, Moncton, NB, with her loving family at her side, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2008. Born in Moose Jaw, Sask, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Christina (Morrison) MacLennan. Rebecca will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children, June Oke, Moncton, NB, Victor MacLeod (Carolyn), Jackson's Point, Helen Patterson (Will), Riverview, NB; seven grandchildren, Helen, Frederick, Karen, Alexander, Christine, Donald, and Susan; eight great grandchildren; sisters, Lois, Lorraine, and Vera; brother, David; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, predeceased by her former husband, Alex; step-mother Gladys; sisters, Lila, Mona, and Jean. No visitation by personal request. A celebration of life service and love of Rebecca will be held Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, 1:30 p.m., at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton, NB (506-858-1995). Reception following the service. Interment, Big Bras d'Or Cemetery, Cape Breton. In Rebecca's memory, donations to Lakeview Manor, the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada or memorial of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.fergusonknowlesfh.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Matilda Mary (Mam) Clannon 91, Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond County - Matilda Mary (Mam) Clannon, 91, of Lower L'Ardoise, Richmond County, passed away suddenly on Christmas Day at Holy Guardian Angels Church in L'Ardoise. Born in Lower L'Ardoise, she was the daughter of James R. and Mary Jane (Sampson) Mombourquette. She was a devoted member of Holy Guardian Angels Parish and had a strong belief and faith in St. Anne, having just completed her 27th pilgrimage to the Shrine in July. She will be sadly missed by her family who were the centre of her life; sons, Thomas (Cecelia), Dartmouth, Robert (Bobby), Lower L'Ardoise; daughters, Rose Ann (Tony) Arcand, Ottawa; grandchildren Perry, Byron, Tilda, Rosetta, Gregory, Carolyn, Gerard, Gerald, Christopher, Kevin, Adam and Thomas; great-grandchildren Amanda, Corey, Shanel, William, Andrew, Isaac, Gavin and Fox; many nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas; sisters, Evangeline Martell, Victoria Mariner, Mary Slate and brothers, Henry, William, Billy, Francis, Isaac and two grandchildren in infancy. Visitation will be at Holy Guardian Angels Parish Funeral Home on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008 from 2-9 p.m. and Monday Dec. 29, 2008 at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at Holy Guardian Angels Church on Monday, Dec. 29, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. with Father Barrett Clare-Johnson officiating. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to the L'Ardoise Volunteer Fire Department or Dr. Kingston Memorial Clinic. Arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lena May Whalen 90, North Sydney / Sydney - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear sister and aunt, Lena Whalen, formerly of North Sydney, and recently of Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney, which occurred Friday, December 26, 2008 at the C.B. Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Minnie (Fougere) Tromans. Prior to living in North Sydney, Lena spent several years in Newfoundland with her husband Ronald. She cherished the time spent there, and always looked forward to return visits whenever possible. Lena was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, North Sydney. She is survived by two sisters, Rose Roache of Moncton, Shirley Publicover of Halifax; two brothers, Benjamin Tromans of Boularderie, Ambrose Tromans of Ontario; four step sisters; one step brother and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Ronald; sisters, Marie Tromans and Eva Campbell, and two brothers, George and Alfred. The family wish to express their appreciation to the staff of Harbourstone Enhanced Care, especially the staff of St. Anns Bay for the care shown Lena over the years. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass will be held Monday 10 a.m. from St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Norma (Carey) Chisholm Springfield, Virginia - Norma (Carey) Chisholm in Springfield, Virginia, passed away on December 23, 2008. Born in Florence, Nova Scotia to Dan and Florence (Williams) Carey, she was a longtime summer resident of New Campbellton. She graduated from High School in Somerville, Massachusetts, the Remington School of Accounting and the Burdette Business School. She served as lead bookkeeper at Dwey-Almy Chemical Corporation before moving to Virginia where she worked for the Director of Biological Research at the Office of Naval Research. Volunteer activities included Travellers Aid at Union Station, Children's Home Society of Virginia and various church functions. She also served as an usher at the Kennedy Center for over 30 years. Hobbies included modern dance, painting, square dancing, card playing (bridge and 45s) and providing firm supervision for her husband Herbert. Her cooking specialities included lasagna, potato salad, fish chowder, oatmeal-raisin cookies, bread pudding, chocolate sheet cake and blueberry grunt (in prodigious quantities). Norma is survived by her husband of 58 years, Herbert; son, Carey of Indiana; son, Todd of Michigan; and daughter, Sarah of Massachusetts. Also by sister, Eleanor of Massachusetts and granddaughters, Kelsey and Tyler of Indiana. Her older sister, Kay preceded her in death. Memorial Service and Interment will be held in New Campbellton in July 2009. Donations may be made to New Campbellton Community Center and Church care of Margaret MacLean, 2333 New Campbellton Road, Cape Dauphin, NS, B1X 1X8. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org