Cape Breton Deaths September 09, 2008 Tuesday Anne Patricia MacLean New Waterford/Port Hawkesbury Nov. 1949-Sept. 7, 2008 - It is said that angels walk among us in our world. Those who were fortunate enough to have had their lives touched by Anne would know that she was one of those special angels. Anne's heart was pure and overflowing with love, joy, kindness and friendship. Anne's family wish to announce her passing after a courageous battle of two and a half years with ovarian cancer on Sept. 7, 2008, at home in New Waterford surrounded by her loving family. Anne was born Nov. 7, 1949, in New Waterford. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Jessie (Kavanaugh) MacLean. Anne was educated at Mount Carmel School, New Waterford, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Halifax and Marconi Campus, Sydney. During her early work her love of children was an asset to her job as a nanny in New Waterford and in Boston, Massachusetts. She worked as a nurses aide at Riverside Nursing Home, Boston, Mass. for a year before returning home to New Waterford. For several years Anne worked with Dairy Queen in Sydney. For the past 25 years Anne lived in Port Hawkesbury during which time she was a loyal and dedicated employee at Dairy Queen until her retirement last year due to illness. Anne never lost her childlike innocence and love of life. She shared that love in 2000 by donating a kidney to her brother. She participated in the Canadian Cancer Relay for Life Walk in Port Hawkesbury in 2007 and 2008. Anne was a member of a bowling team in Port Hawkesbury and a member of the Red Hats Society. She loved dancing, collecting movies and records and was an avid fan of Elvis Presley. Anne will be sadly missed by her brother, Francis (Evelyn) MacLean, New Waterford; her sisters, Maryena (Michael) Yurczyszyn, New Waterford, Sr. Christina MacLean, California; special family member, Louise Roach, New Waterford; nephews, Francis (Kim), Darren (Lorna), Lorne (Sherry) MacLean and Michael Francis Yurczyszyn; niece, Cynthia (Gerard) MacNeil; grandnieces and nephews, Samatha, Jessica MacLean, Evan, Adrianna, Troy MacLean, Jenni Lynn, Mitchell, Kelsea MacNeil; aunts, Christina 'Tena' MacQuarrie, Sydney, Euphemia 'Phemie' MacLean and Dorothy Dumont, Florida; many special cousins and friends, especially Catherine MacLean and very special godchild, Jessie Kavanaugh. Anne will also be missed by her extended family in Port Hawkesbury especially Margaret Samson, her family and her many special friends and co-workers. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Stephen Roderick; her grandparents, Thomas and Christina Kavanaugh and R.H. and Maryena MacLean. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass to celebrate Anne's life will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Parish of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Church with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Carmel Center. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, VON, Hospice Palliative Care or a charity of choice. Online expressions of sympathy can be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.net. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dency Monahan 82, Sydney River - Dency Monahan, 82, of Causeway Drive, formerly of New Waterford, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Ray MacIsaac's Guest Home, South Bar. Born in Inverness, she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah (MacArthur) MacInnis. Early in her life, Dency spent many happy years working at the theaters in New Waterford. After marrying the love of her life, Hugh, she devoted her time to being a wife and they spent 47 wonderful years together. She enjoyed life, especially dancing with Hugh. Dency was a devoted mother to Dawn. She was involved in many activities, such as, Brownie Leader, Y'smenettes, yoga with Ruth Boutilier, longtime member of Lingan Golf Club and Sydney Curling Club. She is survived by daughter and best friend, Dawn (Mike) Reppa; sisters, Florence (Al) Homeniuk, Kaye MacInnis; and brother, Russell (Bev). She was predeceased by her husband, Hugh and brothers, John, Owen, Alex and James. Visitation for the late Mrs. Monahan will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Church with Rev. Donald MacGillivary officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society, C.B. Palliative Care or the Holy Redeemer Parish Building Fund. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www.mem.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mary Ellen (Nevin) Phillips 84, We'koqma'q First Nation - Mary Ellen (Nevin) Phillips, 84, We'koqma'q First Nation, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. Born in We'koqma'q, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Nancy (Denny) Nevin and stepfather, the late William B. Sylliboy. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Trinity Church, We'koqma'q. Mary Ellen, known as Kiju or Sukwis to many community members was an avid collector of mugs and hummingbirds memorabilia. She loved bingo and was a member of friends of St. Anne Pilgrimage Group. Kiju was a valued community historian and an expert in the Mi'kmaq language. She is survived by daughters, Christine (Roddie) Googoo, Eskasoni, Clare, We'koqma'q; sons, Rod (Ida), David, both of We'koqma'q; sister, Margaret Poulette, We'koqma'q; sister-in-law, Flo Young, Eskasoni; brother, Grand Chief Ben W. (Marie) Sylliboy, We'koqma'q; godchild, Cynthia Sark; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Noel, son, Richard, daughter, Caroline, sisters, Theresa Cremo, Mary Jane Nevin in infancy, grandson, Cpl. Clint Bernard Phillips, six grandchildren in infancy, brothers-in-law, Charles W., John G., daughters-in-law, Emily and Diane. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the home of her daughter Clare, 200 Mountain View Dr. (formerly Reservation Road), We'koqma'q. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Robert McNeil officiating, assisted by Fr. Bernie MacDonald and Fr. Duncan MacIsaac. Burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org