Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths March 06, 2017 Monday There were 7 obituaries published today Dennis Vincent Haighway - 91 yrs Kevin Patrick Gould - 46 yrs Jean (Shibinette) Caume - 94 yrs Russell Thomas Morris - 67 yrs Donald Francis McPhee - 66 yrs Gladys Head - 94 yrs Hattie Marie (Fraser) Dearing - 67 yrs Dennis Vincent Haighway Born: May 1st, 1925 Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia Passed on: March 4th, 2017 It is with sadness that we the family announce the passing of Dennis Haighway, age 91, on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born May 1, 1925, he was a WWII veteran, serving with The Royal Navy from 1939- 1945; having three sailings across the Atlantic during The Battle of the Atlantic. After the war he was employed in Ontario until his retirement. He was a member of several legions; lastly with Royal Canadian Legion Br. No. 78, Dominion. He enjoyed his time volunteering with St. John’s Ambulance and received their award, The Royal Order of St. John, for his years of dedication. Dennis will be sadly missed by his family, daughter, Mary; sons, James and Ben; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife, Jane O’Grady of Dublin; six siblings and his grandson, William. In honoring his request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. Committal will be at a later date. Memorial donations in his memory to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton or Cadets of Cape Breton would be appreciated. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at; www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Kevin Patrick Gould Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia Born: March 12th, 1970 Passed in: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada Passed on: March 3rd, 2017 It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Kevin Gould, age 46, on Friday, March 3, 2017 in Dr. George L. Dumont Hospital, Moncton, NB. Born in Sydney on March 12, 1970, he was a son of the late John and Rubena (Pierro) Gould. He was a Mik’maq Warrior. Kevin was a seasonal fisherman in the lobster fishery. He was a Montreal Canadians fan. Kevin is survived by his daughters, Sammy Jo Googoo, Lauren Sylliboy, both of We’koqma’q, Skye Gould, Kanesatake, Que. and Paige Marshall, Eskasoni; son, John Frank Marshall, Eskasoni; his partner, Mary Verna Okay; sisters, Catherine Gould, We’koqma’q, Louise (Gerard) Witzell, Wagmatcook and Rhonda (Hans) Pierro, Moncton, NB; brothers, Andrew (Elizabeth) Gould, We’koqma’q, Kelly (Charlotte) Gould, Pictou Landing and Daniel (Flora) Gould, Maniwaki, Que.; grandchildren, Emily Googoo, Lance Googoo, Kenneth Googoo, Allister Googoo, Kayson Poulette and Raiden Poulette; godchild, Nigel Jij Johnson; his childhood friend and best friend, Joey Greene and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, in the Multi-Purpose Building, 160 Reservation Road, We’koqma’q First Nation. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9 from Blessed Kateri Parish Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, We’koqma’q with Father Paul Abbass officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com. Jean (Shibinette) Caume Passed on: March 4th, 2017 Long-time Reserve Mines resident, Jean (Shibinette) Caume, age 94, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford. Surviving are her two daughters, Marie Dellavalle, Amelia Currie and her son, Robert Caume. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence and a son, Dennis. Cremation has taken place. The full obituary and date of the Funeral Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Reserve Mines, will be printed in a later edition of the post. Online condolences to the family can be made through the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Russell Thomas Morris Born In: Sydney Born: August 1st, 1949 Passed on: March 4th, 2017 God welcomed another angel on March 4, 2017. Russell Thomas Morris passed away peacefully at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, where he resided. Russell was born in Sydney on August 1, 1949 to loving parents, the late James and Joyce (Reid) Morris, maternal grandparents, Ewen (Hattie) Reid and paternal grandparents, Thomas (Dora) Morris. Russell spent most of his life in the Mira Road area of Sydney, where he was loved by all who knew him. He spent countless hours on his bike and having a chat at the neighborhood garage. He was especially close to his neighbors Elaine and Bill Gale and took on the delight in watching Shauna and Tara through the years. He will be greatly missed by his great friend John MacNeil and his Mira Road Friends. Russell is survived by his brother, Stewart (Betty), Sydney; special nephew, Glenn (Eileen) and their children, Nicole (Johnny) and Shaun Morris; niece, Joyce (Robert) Coffin and their children, Nathan and Ryan Coffin, all of Sydney; aunts Mazie, Halifax and special friends, Anne and Jerry Stanley, Sydney. Russell was predeceased by his brother, Ewen; sister, Diane; step-mother Pearl and uncle, Clyde. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will take place Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel with Pastor Rob Jones officiating. Interment will take place at Hardwood Hill Cemetery at a later date. Special thanks to the staff at Harbourstone and New Dawn for their care and support. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. He touched your heart, He smiled big, He asked for little, Good friends and A way to travel. Donald Francis McPhee Born In: Sydney Born: November 2nd, 1950 Passed on: March 3rd, 2017 It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Donald Francis McPhee, announce his passing on March 3, 2017 at 66 years of age. Born in Sydney, November 2, 1950, he was the son of the late John and Flossie McPhee. Donnie was a graduate of Sydney Academy, St. F.X. and St. Mary’s University and had a long career as a teacher with the CB Victoria Regional School Board. Donnie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Colleen (Blazey); three children, Janet, Calgary, Brad (Katie), Sydney, Paul (Erin) and Jasper, and grandchildren, Charlie Marie, Mylie and Nyah. He is also survived by his sister, Mary (Francis), Sydney; brother, Allan (Cate), Edmonton and in-laws, Thelma and Bill Penney. Also left to mourn are many cousins and a host of wonderful friends. Donnie loved sports of all kinds and was a talented athlete in both hockey and baseball. He loved spending his summers at the ‘bungalow’ in Big Pond, crosswords, his journal and dog walks with his best buddy, Diego. Donnie was willing to lend a helping hand to anyone and could fix just about anything. He loved spending time with his family, laughing and solving the world’s problems with his friends at Tim Horton’s and FaceTime chats with his granddaughters, who were the light of his life. A Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra Street, Sydney. A Celebration of Donnie’s life will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017, also from the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home. Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. In Lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Centre or the Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Online Condolences can be sent to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.ca. Gladys Head Born In: Sydney Born: August 1st, 1922 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: March 3rd, 2017 We, the family of Gladys Head, age 94, regretfully announce her passing on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the MacGillivary Guest Home, Sydney, surrounded by her family. Born in Sydney on August 1, 1922, Gladys was the daughter of the late George and Susan (Waye) Collins. She was the last surviving member of her family. Gladys loved to skate at the Pier Rink and go to dances at the Pensioner's Club with her husband, Walter. She loved to knit, sew and bake. She also enjoyed going fishing and camping with her family. Gladys will be missed by all who knew her. Gladys is survived by her sons, Bill (Averil), River Ryan and Clyde (Judy), Niagara Falls, Ont.; daughters, Carolyn (Fred) Morgan, Sydney and Holly (Tim) Boone, Sydney, as well as 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Edith Collins and Margie Collins. Besides her parents, Gladys was predeceased by her husband of 74 years, Walter Head in November 2016. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Harold, George and Malcolm Collins; sisters, Lydia Noseworthy, Eda Roberts, Dorothy Dicks and daughter-in-law, Geraldine (Snow) Head. Memorial service to celebrate the life of the late Gladys Head will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at 11 a.m. in St. Alban’s Church, Whitney Pier, with Archdeacon Brenda Drake officiating. Following the service a reception will take place in Pier Community Funeral Home. Interment will be held in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney, at a later date. Donations in Gladys' memory may be made to the MacGillivary Guest Home, St. Alban's Church or charity of your choice. The family would like at this time to give many thanks to the staff at the MacGillivary Guest Home for their professional and compassionate care towards Gladys. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forward to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com. Hattie Dearing (nee Fraser) Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Born: June 17th, 1949 Passed in: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Passed on: March 1st, 2017 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of beloved Wife, Mother, Nanny and a Sister, Hattie Marie Dearing (nee Fraser) on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Ontario, in her youthful 67th year; born in New Waterford, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, on June 17, 1949 the daughter of the late Ronald (1905) and Florence (1911) Fraser (nee MacKinnon), sister to Betty, Patricia, Evelyn, Catherine, Arthur, Joey, and David. Hattie & husband Crawford Peter Dearing (1949-2004) (Glace Bay) set their sails west to Ontario where they swooned and fell in love with each other - each and every day, regularly writing the other love letters; they enjoyed cooking rich family meals, topped with Hattie’s signature savory gravy, sharing sweet fancy desserts, driving classic cars and endless nights of 9-5-2 while listening to Fleetwood Mac, Conway Twitty and Charley Pride. Hattie and Crawford are survived by Tabatha; April (Costas), and grandson Billy; Natalie (John), and grandsons Jacob, Ethan & Noah; Nicole (David), and grandson Jonathan, granddaughter Sarah; Crawford JR; Sharon (Rob) and grandson Aiden. Hattie adored and was adored by her grandchildren as she spent countless hours learning the fine art of Donkey-Kong, Lego Batman, Lego Stars Wars, and watching and re-watching the Harry Potter movies; the grandkids were the apple of her eye. Alas, Hattie suffered from premature graying as she always claimed to be 39; regardless of age, she kept a sharp wit and a close loving eye on her growing family. Hattie will be laid to rest with the love of her life; there will be a service held on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Glen Oaks Cemetery, 3164 Ninth Line, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 7A8. Hattie loved beautiful flowers, but loved living for her family more, and asks that in lieu of flowers that donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation be made so that others may live strong powerful lives.