Cape Breton Deaths September 11, 2008 Thursday Peter R. MacDonald 47, North Sydney - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Peter Ronald MacDonald, 47, father, brother, uncle and nephew, a resident of Gannon Road on Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. Born in North Sydney, he was a son of the late Harvey and Peg (Ivey) MacDonald. Peter was a member of the Labourer's Union Local #92 and worked for many years out west. He enjoyed playing hockey, baseball, darts and the outdoors. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, North Sydney. Surviving are his children, James, Joanie and Kevin; his brother, Tom; sisters, Bubba (Ken), Ann (Ron), Thelma (John); nephews, Clayton, Dylan, John Joseph, Kyle and Matthew; nieces, Amber and Katie; several aunts and uncles; close friends, Belinda Nicholson, Sherry Morrison, Beanie Marsh and Debbie Bragg, also by his faithful companion, Lady who was by his side where ever he went. Besides his parents Peter was predeceased by a brother, Victor MacDonald. There will be no public visitation by request. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Derek Paul Deline 31, Sydney Mines - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of a wonderful husband and father, Derek Deline, who passed away Sept. 8, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in St. Catharines, and formerly of Niagara Falls, he was the son of Charlene and Al Pearson, and Ronald Deline. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Sydney Mines. Derek was well liked and admired by his many friends and co-workers at Wal-Mart in Sydney River, where he worked for many years. Derek is survived by his loving wife, Laura (Burt) Deline and their children, Jenna and Tyler Deline. He is also survived by his parents, Charlene and Al Pearson, and Ronald Deline; his two brothers, Ronnie Deline and Patrick Pearson; his grandmothers, Barbara Mayer, Patricia Deline, and Nancy Lynds; his grandfather, Eric Lynds and his niece; Cloe. Also left to mourn are his mother and father-in-law, Christina and Harry Burt; brother-in-law, Steven Burt and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Ronald Deline and Patrick Mayer. Visitation for Derek Deline will be held in J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, Friday, Sept. 12 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. in Trinity Anglican Church, Queen Street, Sydney Mines, with the Rev. Peter Rafuse officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Derek's memory may be made to his family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. "I will always be with you with arms wide open." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daryl William Hennessey 55, Glace Bay - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our father Daryl William Hennessey, 55, Glace Bay, who passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Sept. 10, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Mark and Clara (Wareham) Hennessey. Daryl was employed with the Cape Breton Island Housing Authority for 30 years. Prior to that he was employed with the Department of Housing. Our father's passion in life was his Harley Davidson motorcycle. I have never seen someone so proud and full of life when he put on his helmet and started the engine on his bike - he was born to live and lived to ride. Right alongside his passion for his bike was the tremendous amount of love and joy he had for his two grandchildren. Kiyah and Lucas gave our father dignity and pride to be called Papa and his family meant the world to him. Daryl is survived by his daughters, Kelly (Ryan) and Natasha (Megan) Hennessey; grandchildren, Kiyah and Lucas; the love of his life, Debbie; brothers, Joe (Irene), Brian (Stephanie), Bruce (Deanna) and Sheldon (Tara); sisters, Cheryl (Ernie), Anne (Alex), Marina (Walter) and Jolean (Billy). Besides his parents, Daryl was predeceased by his sister Helen and brothers Wayne and Blair. Daryl, a father, a papa, and a brother will be missed so much each and every day but will always hold a place in each of our hearts. Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 11 at Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. at Warden United Church with Rev. Clayton Austin officiating. Contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolence's may be sent to patten@seaside.ns.ca. "I did it my way." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Right Reverend Cyril H. Bauer Antigonish - The Diocese of Antigonish and especially the St. FX community mourn the death of one of their best known and beloved priests, Right Reverend Cyril H. Bauer, 94, who died Monday, Sept. 9, 2008, in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish. Monsignor Bauer was born in Sydney, N.S., the son of the late John Henry and Katherine (Merchant) Bauer. He received his early and high school education in Sydney before enrolling at St. FX in 1931. After graduation, Monsignor Bauer answered a call to the priesthood. He completed theological studies at the Sulpician Seminary in Washington, D.C. and pursued studies in modern languages and dramatics at Catholic University of America in that city. He was ordained by Archbishop John T. McNally at St. Mary's Basilica on May 21, 1939, in Halifax. During his priestly ministry, Monsignor Bauer was a true servant of the church. Besides his regular ministry at the university, he served at various times as Diocesan Master of Ceremonies, Vicar General, Chancellor and Episcopal Vicar for Spiritual Affairs, Diocesan Consultor and Chaplain of several Institutions. He served on the Senate of Priests, the Personnel Committee, the Liturgical Commission and as Chairman of the Priests' Committee for Pastoral Institutes after Vatican Council 11. The church recognized the life and work of this priest by bestowing on him the rank of Domestic Prelate in 1960. Following his ordination in 1939, Monsignor Bauer's first two assignments were as assistants in Iona and Little Bras d'Or where he enjoyed his ministry with people and served them well. In Sept. 1943, he was appointed to St. FX University as Chaplain and Professor of Modern Languages. He served at the University until his retirement over forty years later. During his tenure at St. FX University, Monsignor Bauer held many offices of trust and responsibility. He was Spiritual Director, Assistant Registrar, Registrar, Executive Vice-president, Director of Student Activities, Director of the Awards' Office and Dean of Studies. Monsignor Bauer was also the chairman of the University Committee for Implementation of Administrative Controls and Procedures. Perhaps more than anything, students will remember him for his ten-year involvement with campus dramatics bringing an unbelievably high level of performance to the university stage. The University which he served so well honoured him by awarding to him the prestigious Paul Desmarais Medal for Excellence in June, 1983, by naming the new university theatre after him; and with an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree in May, 1986. Monsignor Bauer is survived by two sisters, Mary Margaret Saunders, St. Andrews, N.B. and Catherine Rose Kenney, Oakville, Ont.; he was a beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Owen Martin and John Merchant; sister, Barbara Elizabeth Brophy. Visitation today (Thursday) after 2 p.m. in St. FX University Chapel until a Bible Vigil held at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 11 a.m. in St. FX University Chapel, with Bishop Raymond Lahey presiding, assisted by priests of the Diocese of Antigonish. Burial in St. Ninian's cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home Foundation or the CNIB. www.MacIsaacs.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Frances 'Nokie' Dawson Fredericton, N.B. - The passing of Frances 'Nokie' Dawson of Fredericton, N.B., wife of Aubrey Dawson, occurred on Sept. 9, 2008, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on March 21, 1939, in Sydney, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Bessie (MacNeil) Darrow. Prior to her retirement she was a beloved and well respected school teacher with the Greater Sydney School Board. In addition to her husband, Nokie is survived by her daughter, Natalie Terese (Brian) of Fredericton, N.B.; grandchildren, Regan and Ailidh; sisters, Alice Hickey (Buck) of North Sydney, Helen MacIsaac of Halifax, Althea Moss (Leo) and Lorraine Foster (Victor), both of Sydney and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Nokie was predeceased by her brother, Maurice Darrow. Family will receive friends at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Dr., Fredericton, N.B. on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 7-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Theresa's Roman Catholic on Friday, Sept. 12 at 12 p.m. with Fr. John Jennings as celebrant. For those who wish, remembrances made to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Josephine Cathcart (nee Woodfine) - After a brief illness on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Fondly remembered by Bill Cathcart. Dear mother of Kevin of Oshawa. Grandmother of Ashley and Alexandria of Oshawa. Sister of Augustine, Cecilia, Maryellen, Annie, Bernard, Tom and the late William. Memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 34 Archibald Ave., North Sydney, Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org