Cape Breton Deaths September 02, 2008 Tuesday Alice (Ryan) Windsor 1935 - 2008 Reserve Mines - On Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, God called his Angel, Alice, to be home with Him. Born in Reserve Mines, Alice was the daughter of the late Jack and Elizabeth (Hines) Ryan. Alice was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was most happy when surrounded by her family. In her younger years, Alice worked at the Reserve Co-op and later at Victoria Haven where she made friends with everyone whom she came into contact. Alice was a devout Roman Catholic and a member of the Lay Carmelite Community and served her parish of St. Joseph through her volunteer efforts. One of her greatest joys was singing in the parish choir. She is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Sonny; children, Mel (Wanda), Larry, Maureen (Noel), John (Helen), Bernie (Valerie), Keith (Lisa); cherished grandchildren, Rick and Melissa Windsor, Jeff, Nadine and Jennifer Clements, Christopher and Hillary Windsor; sisters, Sadie LeClair, Montreal, Mary (Gerard) MacIntyre, Ontario; brothers, Bernie (Bernice), Paddy (Sheila), Larry (Kay) and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Jim, Martin, John, Billly and a special niece, Elizabeth. Visitation for Alice Windsor will be held Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The Lay Carmelites will recite the Rosary at 3:45 p.m. A mass of Christian Farewell will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines with Fr. Gerald Campbell officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Condolences to the Windsor family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.net "Every Act of Kindness to One Another Is a Gift to God" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hugh Robert 'Lou' Ivey 76, North Sydney - It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grand father, great grandfather and brother, Lou Ivey, on Sunday, August 31, 2008, at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by the greatest joys of his life, his family. Born in North Sydney on August 24, 1932, he was the son of late Stanley and Mary (MacIsaac) Ivey. In his younger years, Lou hauled gravel and coal all over this beautiful island. He later worked as a stevedore with Marine Atlantic in North Sydney, retiring due to illness in 1985. He had a great sense of humour and a tremendous love of old cars and trucks. Lou lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bertha (Rudderham) Ivey; four daughters, Brenda (Terry) Blinkhorn, Bras d'Or, Beverly (Brian), North Sydney, Lisa (John) Forrest, Sydney Mines, Shauna (Ralph), North Sydney; two sons, Hughie, Ft. McMurray, Rickey, Winnipeg; a special granddaughter, Vickey (Mark) Shepherd, Sydney Mines; a precious great-grandson, Nicholas Shepherd (the little fellow that Poppy dearly adored); and son-in-law, John (Bush) Jessome, Ft. McMurray. Also surviving are four sisters, Betty, Linda, Mary, Thelma; five brothers, Don, Dave, Russie, Wayne, Terry; 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons. Lou was predeceased by a sister, Peggy MacDonald, and a brother, Bill Ivey. There will be no visitation by request. A funeral service will be held Thursday 2 p.m. from St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney, with Rev. David Luker officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Matthew Wesley United Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alvin Fifield Sydney - Alvin Fifield, 68, formerly of James Street in Whitney Pier, passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bonavista, Nfld., he was a son of the late William and Susan (Stagg) Fifield. Alvin was a long time resident of Whitney Pier. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid fan of harness racing and the Boston Bruins. Alvin is survived by his wife, Edith (Antinello); two daughters, Susan (Lee) Stewart and Debra (Geoff) MacLeod; a son, Wayne (Kimberlee) Fifield; four sisters, Jessie Farr, Shirley (Ronnie) Lorway, Edith Hrynick and Susanne Fifield and stepmother, Annie Fifield. Alvin will be also missed by his by five grandchildren, Christopher, Megan and Brandon Stewart; Benjamin and Nicholas MacLeod and his beloved dog, Morgan. Besides his parents, Alvin was predeceased by a brother, George Fifield. Visitation and funeral service for the late Alvin Fifield will take place in the All Faith Chapel on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at the Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. with entrance on Church St., Whitney Pier. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. with funeral service to follow with Major Dan Roode officiating. A reception will be held following the service in the funeral home reception area. At this time the Fifield family would like to express their deepest thanks and appreciation to the nurses and staff at the Cancer Centre as well as to the nurses and doctors of Palliative Care. Special thanks to Palliative Care Nurse Michelle Curtis, Dr. Gracie, Dr. D'Intino and Dr. Ritter for their care and compassion. Donations in memory of Alvin may be made to Palliative Care. Online condolences may be sent to info@pierfunerlhome.com Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Simon 'Lizzie' MacKinnon 84, Bay St. Lawrence - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our father, Simon (or Pappy as we all affectionately called him) after a brief but harrowing illness in Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neil's Harbour, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Black Point, Victoria Co., he was the son of the late Peter A. and Elizabeth (MacEachern) MacKinnon. He was a fisherman for most of his life, lobster, Danish seine, and one of the first to hold a snow-crab licence in Bay St. Lawrence. After his retirement, he found great joy adding pieces to his birdfeeder and feeding and watching the birds. Although he had a very limited education, he took great interest in world politics and kept us up-to-date on what was happening with our soldiers in Afghanistan along with the current presidential election in the USA. He hoped that the new president would soon bring the troops back home, where he believed they belonged. Daddy was a very quiet man with a wonderful sense of humour who could say a lot in very few words. Leaving behind to remember all his jokes and funny sayings is his wife of 62 years, Cassie (MacLellan); sons, John Roy, Sugarloaf, Paul (Debbie), Hamilton, Ont., Lloyd (Gail), Bay Rd. Valley; daughters, Betty, North Sydney, Helen (Andre), St. Margaret's Village, Mary Jane (Greg), Bay St. Lawrence, Jessie (Joe), Bay Rd. Valley and daughter-in-law, Frances, Bay St. Lawrence. Also a special granddaughter whom he raised as his own, Tammy (Charlie), North Carolina; other grandchildren, Karen, Nicole, Trina, Shawn, Marisa, Lisa, Daniel, Travis, Angela, Stacy, and Joel; great-grandchildren, Brendan, Rebecca, Brice, Ashton, Sophia, and Cassie Emma. Also by his brother, Allan Joseph; sisters, Florence and Margaret and his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sons, Peter in infancy and Hector; sons-in-law, Wilson and Earl and grandson, Joey; sisters, Flora Ann, Mary Ann, Isabel, Margaret, Annie, Maggie, Sadie Mae, Annie Beatrice, and Marcella; brothers, Archie, Alex Dan and Alex James. He was deeply loved and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him, including his caregiver Winnie, who became more like family to him over the past year. There will be no visitation; burial to take place at a later date. Donations may be made to the Buchanan Memorial Hospital or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Melvin Freeman MacRae 66, Dominion/Baddeck - Melvin MacRae, age 66 of Pleasant Street, Dominion, passed away at home on Saturday, August 30, 2008. Born and raised on the Yankee Line, Lower Middle River, Melvin was the son of the late John Bentick and Christy Ann (Hart) MacRae. Melvin was an adherent of Farquharson Presbyterian Church, Middle River. He was a graduate of the School for the Deaf in Halifax. Melvin worked for many years at A. E. MacLeod & Son Garage in Middle River. He is survived by his companion, Florence Copley of Dominion; two brothers, Charlie of Baddeck and Cecil of Montreal. Also surviving are his five sisters, Phyllis (Gilles) Fleury of Montreal, Barbara (Roy) Garland of Baddeck Forks, Margaret (Cameron) Brett of Nyanza, Ann (Gary) Ross of Red Head and Beth Lois (Walter) Brett of Middle River. Visitation will take place Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the V.J McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral service officiated by Rev. Louis Ihasz will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel followed by interment at 2 p.m. in Middle River Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy for Melvin; donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice or the Canadian Association of the Deaf. Condolences to the family can be expressed through the funeral home website www.vjmcgillivray.net ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Theresa (nee Jessome) Skakun, Formerly of Bras d'Or - Suddenly at her home on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at the age of 77. Predeceased by her parents, Alphonse and Maude Jessome. Fondly remembered by her daughter, Theresa Nugent. Much loved grandma "G.G." to Jamie (Lina) Nugent and great-grandma to Jacob, Madison and Samantha. Cherished best friend and loving sister to Marie. Predeceased by her sisters, Lois and Shirley and her brother, Bobby. Friends and family will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Thursday, September 4, 2008 from 10 to 11 a.m. A Memorial Service will follow in the chapel at 11 a.m. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.RidleyFuneralHome.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Blaise Beaton Cameron Antigonish - Surrounded by his loving family, Blaise passed away peacefully on August 29, 2008, at his home, Green Meadows Residence for Seniors. He was born in Fairmont, Antigonish Co., to the late Allan D. and Catherine (MacLean) Cameron on May 6, 1926. He was educated in Antigonish schools and played for Morrison High School sports teams. Blaise joined the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War and served on the minesweeper Outarde out of Esquimalt, B.C. He took part in the joint Canadian-American operation to retake occupied territories in the Aleutian Islands. After the war, he returned to Antigonish, entering St. Francis Xavier University and later became Chief of Police for Mulgrave. He then joined the CNR police force, serving in North Sydney, Mulgrave, then returning to North Sydney. In 1960 he left the CNR for employment as sales manager for The Casket Printing and Publishing Company in Antigonish, where he worked until retirement. He was also employed as the building inspector and the traffic authority for the Town of Antigonish and as the returning officer for municipal elections. Blaise served his community in various service groups. He was president of the Mulgrave and Antigonish branches of the Royal Canadian Legion, secretary-treasurer of the Antigonish Highland Society, and instructor with the local Sea Cadets. Blaise worked as a canvasser and organizer for several charities, particularly the Canadian Cancer Society. He was a Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He was active politically, serving as an official for the federal and provincial Progressive Conservative parties. Blaise was a strong supporter of the St. F.X. and Antigonish sports teams. He served as an official and house league coach with the Antigonish Minor hockey system, was president of the Antigonish Golf and Country Club and was also president of the Antigonish Track and Field Association. He valued his friendships and enjoyed the annual golf trips to the Highland Links in Ingonish. Blaise delighted in playing cards, and was particularly adept at cribbage; right up until the end, he was still 'skunking' his opponents. He loved music, especially singing, and enjoyed getting together with others to sing in a group. He could bring a roomful of adults to tears with his rendition of 'Bless This House'. Many a gathering, wedding, funeral, choir and concert were blessed with his rich bass-baritone voice. His family, however, was his real passion. Blaise helped raise nine children and impressed upon them the value of education, organized activities, church, and service to the needy. He was predeceased by his wife, Olga (Strachan) in 1981. He is survived by his children, Joe A. (Anne), Halifax; Debbie (André) MacDonald, Antigonish; Allana, Brampton, Ont.; Ray (Helen), Truro; Jennifer (Wayne) Pertus, Sydney; Sherry (Peter) Townsend, Sydney; Sean (Emmy), Paul (Ann Marie), and Terry (Joanne), all of Antigonish; 15 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; brothers, Allan D. Jr., Clarence, St. John and Berkley; sisters, Zita and Rhoda; sister-in-law, Anne (Strachan) Bryan and will be dearly missed by his special friend and companion, Teresa MacCormac. He was predeceased by his brothers, Donald, Ray, and Owen and sisters, Carmelita and Adele. The family wishes to acknowledge the loving and compassionate care given to Blaise over the past two and a half years by Lee and Donnie McCarron, their children, and the staff of Green Meadows Community Residence for Seniors. Blaise and his family were treated with the utmost respect and concern far beyond expectations. Visitation will be (today) Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and Wednesday from 12-1:30 p.m. in MacIsaac Funeral Home, Antigonish. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Charitable donations may be made to St. Ninian's Senior Choir. www.macisaacs.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gerald William McKinlay 77, Glace Bay - Gerald William McKinlay, 77, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 30, 2008 in the presence of his family at Victoria Haven Guest Home. Born in Detroit Michigan, he was the son of Arthur Lindsay and Annie Laurie (McKenzie) McKinlay. With his family, he moved to Glace Bay at an early age. Upon graduation he joined the family business, McKinlay and Sons Limited located on Brookside Street in Glace Bay. He later became owner and worked there until his retirement. Gerald was very active in a variety of community and business affairs and was also an elder in Knox United Church, Glace Bay. He was an avid hockey fan, having played junior and senior hockey for the Glace Bay Miners as well as senior hockey in Buchans, Newfoundland. Gerry also cherished his many walks with the various dogs in the family. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Martin); two daughters, Lindsay (Bruce Kelloway), Dartmouth, Cathy (Harold MacDonald), Mira; sons, Glen (Kathleen), Glace Bay and Brian (Morah), Glace Bay and five grandchildren, Erin Lee, Naomi, Shannon, Lindsay, and Allan. Also survived by two sisters, Jean McFadgen, Nanaimo, B.C. and Ann Shirley (Lawrence MacNeil), Reno, Nevada and nieces and nephews. Gerald was predeceased by one brother, Norman 'Bud'. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held at Knox United Church, Glace Bay on September 4, 2008 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org