Cape Breton Deaths June 28, 2008 Saturday William George Gouthro 46, New Waterford - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of George Gouthro on Friday, June 27, 2008, at his residence on 3348 MacLean Ave., New Waterford. Born in New Waterford on Nov. 4, 1961, he was the son of the late George and Theresa (Hurley) Gouthro. For several years, George was employed in the forestry industry. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing baseball and cards, shooting pool and darts. George lived in Marion Bridge for many years. He will always be remembered as having a great sense of humour and sharp wit. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, the former Barbara Matthews; two daughters, Kelly (Evan DeGiobbi), Holly (Matthew Burke), both in New Waterford; and five sisters, Pauline (Lawrence Peckham), Ann (Mrs. James Ryan), both in New Waterford, Niecie (Stephen McPherson), Scotchtown, Cathy (Mrs. Kevin McNeil), Dominion, and Dianne (Mrs. Neil MacPherson), Scotchtown. George is also survived by his mother-inlaw, Gladys Matthews, Marion Bridge; three grandchildren, Kahlen, Kassidy, Carsen; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, James. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 30, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. The funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, July 1 at 11 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, Mt. Carmel Church. Cremation to follow with interment in the parish cemetery. As an expression of sympathy for George,donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. James W. 'Jim' Stockley North Ingonish - With great sadness, we announce the passing of one of Cape Breton's best-known characters, a most welcoming soul who was never happier than when serving up tea and outrageous stories to family and friends from far and wide. James W Stockley (Jim), of North Ingonish, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the Buchanan Memorial Hospital in Neil's Harbour. In his last days he was surrounded by his loving family, wife, Betty Stockley (nee Cake); daughters and son and many of the people whose lives he touched with love and humour beyond measure, Barbara, Patsy (Ernie), Marilyn (Dave), Elizabeth (Dave), John, Joan (Michel), Carolyn (John), Marie Alayne, Sharon (Mike), Mary, Linette, and Graham. Jim was predeceased by his son, James Russell Stockley, parents, Alfred and Louise, and sisters, Percila (Pat), Katherine (Kaye), Frances and Nora. Jim is survived by brothers and sisters, Rose, Russel, Murray, Hannah, Clarence, Roy, Mary and Ann. Jim felt that his home in Ingonish was one of the most heavenly places on earth. There, he happily greeted people from all over the province and the country, whose calls and letters during his illness heartily testify that Jim was a larger than life character, who will never be forgotten as visits to Cape Breton just wouldn't have been the same without having met the "Mayor of Bear Cove," as he often mischievously referred to himself. Words that come to mind when remembering Jim are loving, hilarious, generous and free-spirited, a wonderful father and grandfather, mischievous and irreverent. He felt laws were mostly meant to be broken, a characteristic which gave him quite a notable reputation with the park wardens, fisheries officers and generally anyone who tried to confine his space or restrict his freedom. Jim and Betty were blessed with grandchildren, Jamie (Lynda), Adam (Kaylan), Lance, Jean-Phillippe, Hannah, Padraic, Brennan, Brittany, Tara (Chris) and Mathew and, more recently, they were blessed with their first great-grandchild, Rylan, the latest and greatest joy of their lives. According to Jim's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in St. Peter's Church in South Bay, Sunday, June 29 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Elliot Siteman officiating. A reception will follow in the Anglican Church hall in North Ingonish. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. The family wishes to send special thanks to the nurses and staff at the Buchanan Memorial Hospital whose gentle love and care will forever be appreciated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Neil's Harbour Palliative Care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. Capt. Leo Francis 'Scotchie' MacNeil (Ret'd) 74, Sydney River - With heavy hearts we are very saddened to announce the passing of Leo Francis 'Scotchie' MacNeil at his home in Sydney River on Thursday, June 26, 2008. Leo was born in Grass Cove, Cape Breton, on Jan. 29, 1934. He was the son of the late Michael Anthony and Mary Agnes (MacNeil) MacNeil. He graduated from Sydney Academy in 1952. Soon after his graduation, he became a proud member of the Canadian Armed Forces for which he served for 35 years, until his retirement in 1990. Leo was posted in various places in Canada and Europe during his tenure. Upon his retirement he and his wife Ann returned to their beloved homeland of Cape Breton and resided in North Side East Bay and more recently Sydney River. He was a member of Seaview Golf and Country Club in North Sydney for many years, where he met many good friends while playing a game he loved. Everyone who knew Leo will remember him fondly for his sense of humour, wit and his decency. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Ann MacNeil (nee Bates); his three children whom he adored, Deborah Ann (Brian) Duck, Nanaimo, B.C.; Allan (Holly) MacNeil, Dartmouth, and Michael (Colleen) MacNeil, Gananoque, Ont. He was a loving and much adored grandfather to five grandchildren, Kimberley Duck, Port Coquitlam, B.C., Carolyn MacNeil, Ottawa, Ont., Krista Duck, Port Coquitlam, B.C., Jackelyn MacNeil, Gananoque, Ont., and Jennifer MacNeil, Cole Harbour. He is also survived by his sisters, Isabel Mills (Gordie), Dartmouth, Kay Ann (Charlie) MacNeil, Benacadie; brother, Arnold MacNeil (Sissy), Baddeck; stepbrother, Bruce Burns (Marilyn), Dartmouth; and stepsister, Mary Curran, Halifax. He was predeceased by his brothers, Lawrence and Allan, whom one of his sons was named after, and his sisters, Frances, Agnes, Jeanette and Eleanor; his stepmother, Bridget Burns MacNeil and his stepbrothers, Bill and Donald. Anyone who knew Leo will always lovingly remember him for his wonderful sense of humour and his compassion for others. He truly lived his life with dignity and respect. He was a devout Catholic all of his life and truly believed in heaven and the after life. We believe that Leo has now gone to a better place and while we will forever miss him in our lives, we also know he will be in the loving arms of God. In Leo's later years, he was faced with health challenges which he handled with the courage and dignity that was the theme of his life. He will always be truly loved and never forgotten by his family and his friends, his life will be defined in the memory of his courage and easy going way. Rest in peace Leo, we love you. Ann MacNeil and family, would like to thank the VON (Victorian Order of Nurses), Palliative Care, and all of the health-care professionals for the outstanding care provided throughout Leo's illness. With their assistance Leo was able to remain at home in comfort until his passing. Thank you all and may God bless you for your kindness. Visitation for the late Leo MacNeil will take place Sunday June 29 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima church at 2 p.m., Monday with Rev. Norman MacPhee officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to the C.B. Palliative Care Society or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. Sandra Marie MacLean 57, Beaver Cove - Sandra Marie MacLean, 57, of Beaver Cove, passed away Friday, June 27, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Leona (MacNeil) O'Handley. Sandra was employed as a LPN at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck, and Harbour View Hospital, Sydney Mines. Sandra is survived by sons, Blaine, Ronald and Francis and their father, Joe MacLean, all of Alberta; brothers John (Sydney), Blaise (Debby), Campbell's Hill, Sandy (Colleen) Alberta, Francis, Alberta; one sister, Anicetus (Vincent) Jankowski, New Glasgow; grandchildren, Tristen Michael MacLean and Michaela MacLean, Alberta. She was predeceased by a son, Michael Alexander, brothers, Stephen, Leon, Ronald, George Francis (in infancy) and Hugh (in infancy). Visitation for the late Sandra MacLean will take place Monday, June 30, 2008, in St. Andrew's parish, Boisdale, from 12-2 p.m. Funeral mass will be held 2 p.m., Monday, June 30, 2008, in St. Andrew's Church, Boisdale, with Fr. Paul Abbass officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at: www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of . . . Dorothy Buchanan 89, Halifax - Dorothy Buchanan, 89, of Northwood Centre, Halifax, died peacefully in the Halifax Infirmary QEII Heath Science Centre. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Murdoch William Buchanan and the late Flora Isabel (Cambell) Buchanan. She is survived by her children; Maralyn Quinton, Pembroke, Ont., Kenneth (Sharon) Quinton, Williamford, Ont., Dorothy Maxine (Jim) Quinton, Chester Basin, Jon (Rosemary) Quinton, Halifax; grandchildren, Ron Whitman, Kelley Whitman McKie, Tracey MacIntosh, Kelly Quinton, Christopher Quinton, Eric Quinton, Bret and Jesse Harley; her brother, Hon. John M. (Mavis) Buchanan, Halifax; sisters, Isabel Morrison, Halifax, Florence (Ron) Bruce, Charleston, S.C.; her nieces, Nickie Morash, Rev. Natalie Buchanan Rutherford, Natasha Buchanan; nephews, Murdoch and Travis Buchanan; nieces, Barbara, Pam, Leslie and Veronica Bruce. Dorothy extended her family to include Ian and Leslie MacLennan and Perry Kaiser. She was predeceased by her brother, William Campbell Buchanan, Sydney. She was educated at Sydney Academy and the Cape Breton Business College. Dorothy was employed in the early 1940s by Moffatt Brothers Ltd., Sydney. During the Second World War she was an active volunteer with the Navy League in Sydney. She was a faithful member of St. Andrew's United Church, Sydney, until her move to Halifax. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Dorothy was a member of the Sydney School Board. She was actively involved with the Cape Breton and Nova Scotia PC Associations and enjoyed political debate whether provincial, federal or U.S. elections. Dorothy had unique political savvy, keen understanding of government affairs and did not hesitate to give her opinion on politics. She was employed in the hotel and motel industry with the Vista and Wandlyn Motels, Sydney, and manager of the Midvalley Motel, Middleton and SeaKing Motel in Halifax. Dorothy was manager of the Colliery Inn, Glace Bay, until it closed in the late 1980s. She was an instructor in hotel management at UCCB in the late 1980s. In 1996, she moved to Dartmouth to be close to her family and resided at Nantucket Senior Citizens. For the past eight months she was a resident of Northwood Centre. Dorothy was a proud Cape Bretoner and will be remembered affectionately by a host of friends in Glace Bay, Sydney, Dartmouth and Northwood. She was a dedicated mother and was very proud of the accomplishments of her children. She passed away in the true belief she would be reunited with her mother, father and brother Billy. Memorial service will be held in the Penthouse Northwood Centre at 3:30 p.m., Monday, June 30, 2008. Her niece, Rev. Natalie Buchanan Rutherford officiating. Flora 'Flo' Kendrick Burnett 1937-2007 Glace Bay/Sydney - A funeral service for the late Flora 'Flo' Kendrick Burnett, age 70, who passed away on Dec. 28, 2007, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2008, in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Rev. Michael Henderson will be officiating. A reception will follow in the funeral home. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Josephine Delaney 90, Sydney - Mary Josephine Delaney, formerly of Howe Street, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2008, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late John Leo and Christine (MacNeil) Delaney. She was a member of St. Theresa's parish. She was employed at Wright's Furniture Store for many years and after that she worked at Crowell's. Josie is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and her sister-in-law, Flora Delaney. She was predeceased by brothers, Eddie (Ella), Redmond (Cecile), Tom and by sisters, Elsie (Jack) MacKay and Dorothy (Phil) Farrell. Visitation for the late Josie Delaney will be held at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sunday, June 29 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, June 30 at St. Theresa's Church with Rev. Jim Oliver officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery, Sydney. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Society or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. Ann Margaret (Borden MacDonald) Spidle - In loving memory of Ann Margaret (Borden MacDonald) Spidle. Ann died at her home in Cape Cod, Mass., with her husband, Roderick and her children, Beverly, Lorraine, Charlene, Adrian and JosephBorden along with her siblings,Mary Mahoney, Theresa Koch and Rannie MacDonald, at her bedside. Ann was predeceased by her first husband, Joseph Borden, Donkin, N.S., and her parents, Angus and Annie (White) MacDonald of Glace Bay and Sydney. A funeral mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Church, Centreville, Mass. Burial took place at the National Cemetery in Bourne, Mass. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Menetta 'Netta' May MacQueen (nee McFadyen) A service of remembrance will be held Sunday, July 6 at 2 p.m. at St. John's United Church, Port Morien, for Netta who died on Dec. 29, 2007, in Toronto. Netta was the widow of the Very Rev. Dr. Angus J. MacQueen and was born and raised in Sydney. The MacQueens spent their summers at their cottage on the Mira River. Following the service, interment will be at Black Brook Cemetery in Port Morien. Reception to follow in the church hall. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org