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 February 04, 2017 Saturday There were 10 obituaries published today Bibiana (Emanuele) Goduto - 95 yrs Martin Cameron Boston - 79 yrs Carmel Margaret “Mellie” Plichie - 83 yrs Christopher Todd Routledge - 41 yrs Patrick “Pat” Brogan - 68 yrs Philip E. Dwyer - 87 yrs Thomas “Tommy” Kauffman - 82 yrs Lillian “Lil” Lirette - 73 yrs Louie McDonald - 62 yrs Edward John “Eddie” Pino - 77 yrs Bibiana (Emanuele) Goduto Born: May 6th, 1922 Passed on: January 30th, 2017 On January 30, 2017, Bibiana Goduto passed away peacefully in the Mira Bay wing of Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney, with her son Dominic and daughter-in-law Aileen by her side. Born May 6, 1922 in Roseto Valfortore, Foggia, Italy, Bibiana was the daughter of Domenico and Isabella (Rinaldi) Emanuele. In 1952, she immigrated to Canada with her husband Alfredo and two young sons, Blaise and Dominic. After arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax, they crossed the causeway to join the vibrant Italian community in Sydney, Cape Breton. After several years of renting properties, in 1954 she and Alfredo bought their home on Gunn Street in Whitney Pier. Soon their daughter Vincenza was born to complete the family. A woman of many talents, Bibiana was typical of her generation: resourceful, hardworking and remarkably self-sufficient. Yet she also loved a laugh and a joke, and found great joy in life's simple pleasures. She arrived in Nova Scotia with no knowledge of English, but quickly picked up the basics by listening to Ann Terry's morning radio show, which she never missed. Her diverse skills included embroidery and sewing (both by hand and with her much-loved Singer sewing machine), which she learned at special classes in her hometown of Roseto. She also crocheted many beautiful items over the years, and was especially proud of her intricate bedspreads – one of which was much admired by visitors to her room at Harbourstone. A bubbly lady with a ready smile, Bibiana loved to sing at every opportunity – particularly Italian arias – and performed with the local Italian choir. Devoutly religious and a firm believer in the power of prayer, which she practiced daily, she was a dedicated member of the former St. Nicholas Parish and later Holy Redeemer Parish, both in Whitney Pier. She was also a longstanding member of the St. Nicholas Ladies' Auxiliary and the Cape Breton Italian Multicultural Association, through which she made many friends and participated extensively in the life of her community. She loved flowers and took great pride in tending her extensive vegetable garden – which also gave her the opportunity to use the preserving skills she'd learned growing up in Italy – and spent many happy summer days at the family's bungalow in Barrachois. Her family will particularly miss her wonderful cooking and authentic Italian recipes, which she loved to share, as well as her wealth of traditional knowledge – for example, on the art of winemaking. Even in her later years, Bibiana's memory was impressively sharp and she loved regaling visitors with stories of her life in Italy and her experience of coming to Canada as a young woman. Listeners were often amazed at her ability to recall names, dates and other details with surprising speed and accuracy. At the age of 90, she even requested to stand and make a speech at her grandson's wedding reception, which she proceeded to do with humour and eloquence. Proudly independent, Bibiana continued to live in her Gunn Street home after the death of her husband in 1990 – right up until September 2016, when she graciously decided the time had come to accept a space at Harbourstone. Here she embraced new friends and a new community with her usual enthusiasm and good cheer. Throughout her final months, she faced her illness and ultimately death itself with courage, faith, and sheer determination. And as always, she did it her way. Bibiana is survived by her children, Blaise (Rosalind), Dominic (Aileen) and Vincenza (Vincey) Delaney (Cliff); her grandchildren, Gina Goduto, Domenica Goduto (Scott), Don Carlo Goduto (Larissa), Matthew Delaney, David Delaney and Jonathan Delaney; her great-grandson, Hunter Goduto; her brother, Andrew Emanuele; sister, Rose DiSantis; sister-in-law, Angelina Goduto and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Alfredo; her baby sister, Josephine; her sister-in-law, Lucy Emanuele and brother-in-law, Pat DiSantis. There will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier on Saturday, February 4, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Paul Murphy officiating. The family will receive visitors at a reception to be held in the Whitney Pier Legion immediately following the funeral. Memorial donations may be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Center, the Holy Redeemer Building Fund, or charity of one’s choice. Martin Cameron Boston Born: June 16th, 1937 Passed in: Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: January 30th, 2017 Martin Cameron Boston, age 79 years of Port Hawkesbury formerly of Blues Mills, Inverness Co., passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 in the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. Born in Apple River, Cumberland County, on June 16, 1937 he was a son of the late Earl Sinclair and Leona (Cook) Boston. Martin worked for the CNR as a Telegrapher and Bridge Tender. He was a collector of trains; he was one of the pioneers in the forming of the Orangedale Railway Station Museum. He enjoyed reading, cooking and loved all animals especially cats. He was the Commissioner of Oaths for Blues Mills, Orangedale and River Denys and he was a dedicated Boston Bruins fan. Martin is survived by cousins, Victor, Michael (Joanne) and other family members; he was predeceased by his sister, Jean Boston and Robert Cook “Uncle Bob”. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 11, at 2 p.m. in Princeville United Church with Rev. Donna Lovelace officiating. Burial to take place at a later date in the Cameron Cemetery. Donations in memory of Martin may be made to Princeville United Church, c/o Florence MacLachlan, 441 Pictou Rd., Truro, NS, B2N 2T6 or a charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com <http://www.haverstocks.com/>. CARMEL 'MELLIE' PLICHIE Born In: GLACE BAY Passed in: GLACE BAY Passed on: February 2nd, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carmel “Mellie” Plichie, age 83 of Glace Bay on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Glace Bay Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Margaret (Bryden) Bates. Mellie loved to do gardening with her husband, Roy “Sonny” Plichie. At one time they operated a greenhouse out of their former residence on Winnifred Square. But mostly, Mellie will be remembered as a loving mother who was always there for her children. In her early years she was employed at the Metropolitan Store, Glace Bay and then as a homemaker. Mellie and her husband Sonny were foster parents for many years as well as volunteers for the Cancer and Diabetic Association. Mellie is survived by one daughter, Carol (Danny) Gallagher; two sons, Tyrone (Gerri) Plichie, Raymond “Rocky” (Gen) Plichie; five sisters, Maurena (John) MacNeil, Sydney, Anna (Ron) Patterson, Sydney, Mary (Eldon) Smith, Bedford, N.S., Rosalie (Gerard “Al”) Moores, Glace Bay, Rita (Jim) Rudderham, Sydney; three brothers, Tommy, Halifax, Kevin (Ann) Bates, Reserve Mines, Frank (Adele) Bates, Glace Bay and her in-laws, George Close, Rudy Plichie, Corletta Fenner and Margie O’Brien. Mellie will be sadly missed by her eight grandchildren, Danielle, Christian, Ryan, Shane, Anthony, Brandon, Angelina, Maria and three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Colston and Larkin. Besides her parents, Mellie was predeceased by her husband, Roy “Sonny” Plichie; Stepfather, Charles Kublek; two brothers, Jerry, Joey; one sister, Theresa Close; two sons, Tony, Joseph and grandson, Raymond Jr. Special thanks to Glace Bay Hospital, 3rd East, Dr. David Ley, Dr. Kevin MacNeil and Homecare for all there assistance. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held on Monday morning at 11 a.m. followed by a reception, all in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mellie may be made to the N.S. Lung Association, Diabetes Association or a charity of one’s choice. On line condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. CHRISTOPHER TODD ROUTLEDGE Born In: GLACE BAY, Nova Scotia Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: February 2nd, 2017 Christopher Todd Routledge, age 41, Truro passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 2, 2017 surrounded by family at the QE II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Chris was born in Glace Bay, NS to parents, Clarence Routledge and the late Donna Routledge (Clarke), and was a grandson of Alexis Clarke. Forever loved and remembered by best friend and loving partner, Nadine Carruthers; dear father to Chloe and Madison Routledge and Evelyn Zwicker; sister, Tanya Routledge (Sheldon Bryan) and brother, Scott Routledge (Cheryl Rowe). Cherished uncle to Emilie, Jeffory, Parker, Charlee, and Bauer Routledge, and Alexis Mundle. Predeceased by grandparents, Rita and Clarence Routledge and Baxter Clarke. Chris will be always remembered as a devoted and loving father who cherished every moment with his girls. This was evident by his infectious smile when talking about them. No visitation by request. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 6 at 2 p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro with Rev. Larry Harrison officiating. There will be another memorial service held in his hometown of Glace Bay at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to the IWK Health Centre, 5850/5980 University Ave., PO Box 3070, Halifax, NS B3J 3G9 On-line condolences may be made at www.ColchesterCommunity.com <http://www.colchestercommunity.com/>.