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 16, 2017 Thursday There were 9 obituaries published today Raymond Pastuck - 86 yrs Alice Wolstenholme - 83 yrs William Roger “Bill” Hogan - Irene Elizabeth MacNeil - 60 yrs Edward Charles Hopkins - 74 yrs Mary Elvina “Vina” (Sudworth) Clements - 72 yrs Lester John Ernst - 94 yrs Stephen Alexander “Pender” MacAdam - 58 yrs Mary Loretta McNeil - Edward Charles Hopkins Passed on: February 13th, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of a dear and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. With his family at his side, Edward Charles Hopkins, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 13, 2017. Born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Herbert and Edith (Kenney) Hopkins. Edward joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1959 at the age of 17 and served on Canada’s last aircraft carrier, HMCS BONAVENTURE. After three years of service to the crown and sailing the high seas, he became a trucker; driving for H. Hopkins Ltd and then Scotia Limestone for several years before returning to the sea. He skippered many fishing boats throughout his life starting with The Leaky 2, a somewhat seaworthy craft that required more than a little TLC. A succession of fine vessels followed; Sonya Anne 1 and 2, The Edward Jason, The Linda Marilynn (H Hopkins LTD), The Sonya and Brothers, The William Michael and The Alisha and Tyler. He had many fond memories and more than a few amusing stories about the many fishing trips and the crews he skippered. He will be remembered as a hard-working man who provided well for his family. He enjoyed many pastimes throughout his years; hunting, trapping and running the beagles in his younger years, to riding his motorcycle, building lobster traps in the barn and tending his gardens as he grew older. All throughout his years he enjoyed the competition and even more so, the camaraderie of playing darts in various leagues. He cherished his time with his family, especially the times spent with his nine grandchildren. Eddie will be sadly missed by his wife of 49 years, Florence (Bonnell) Hopkins; son, Ed (Kim) Hopkins of Halifax; daughter, Sonya (Chris) Cole of Glace Bay; son, Jason (Leah) Hopkins of Port Morien; grandchildren, Alisha, Tyler, Jacob, Samuel, Michael, Olivia, Gabriel, Abby and Rachel; sister, Louise McHardy; brothers, Cliff (Kay, deceased), Glen (Dodo); sister-in-law, Marion Hopkins; many nieces, nephews and friends. Besides his parents, Edward was also predeceased by his brother, Bill Hopkins; sister, Katherine Kenney (Bill) and brother, Brad Hopkins (Ruth). Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 17 from noon until the time of the service at 2 p.m., all in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. Deacon Lorne MacNeil officiating. Interment will be held in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Glace Bay at a later date. A special thank you to the Palliative Care doctors and staff and the VON for their amazing compassion and care. Memorial donations in Edward’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. MARY ELVINA "VINA" CLEMENTS (SUDWORTH Born In: GLACE BAY Born: July 21st, 1944 Passed in: GLACE BAY Passed on: February 15th, 2017 With saddened hearts, we regretfully announce the passing of Mary Elvina Clements, age 72. Vina passed away peacefully on February 15th, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay, following a lengthy illness. Vina was born July 20, 1944, in Glace Bay, NS, the daughter of the late Harold and Blanche (Trainor) Sudworth. Vina was employed at the Cape Breton District Health Authority business offices in Glace Bay (Community Hospital) as a secretary and office assistant for more than 40 years. Her family always enjoyed hearing stories of how Vina touched so many lives during her years at the Community Hospital due to her bright and bubbly personality. Vina was born to dance. Vina thoroughly enjoyed music, live entertainment and she could make any surface with a little room into a dance floor. She had a special love for Jim Reeves. Vina had a very strong faith and exhibited so much love to all her family and friends. She always cherished her special love with her son, Jeff and her granddaughter, Emma. She enjoyed packing up her suitcase for an adventure with Jeff, whether it be on a bus tour to Florida or flight to visit family in Ontario. Vina had a deep love for animals especially dogs (Jamie, Joseph, Cuddles, Cookie and Sophie). She loved her "Makeover Fridays" when she had a chance to get out of the house for a fresh set with her special friends, Keith, Cathy, Lisa and Patricia. She is survived by her only son, Jeff Clements; granddaughter, Emma Green-Clements; brothers, Harold (Kitty), Fabian (Cathy); sisters Paula, Patricia, Doreen and Sheila (Allan); brother-in-law (Greg), many nieces and nephews but especially Vanessa (Liam), whom she treated as a daughter of her own. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James Harvey Clements; brother, Danny and sister, Marie. Vina will be waked from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2017 in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Bridgeport, with Father Dan Boudreau officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Vina will be cremated after the funeral mass and interred in St. John’s Cemetery at a later date. On line condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. As her beloved son, I send a heartfelt thank you to her devoted friends and family. A special thank you to my aunt, Sheila McIntyre, for her years of dedication to Mom's well being and happiness. You have truly been a second Mother to me my entire life. I will never be able to repay you for allowing my mother to be comfortable as her illness progressed. I would like to thank my aunt, Paula for her help in advocating for my Mother’s care during her illness. We are also grateful for the care she received from her doctors, the palliative care team, the adult Day Program in Glace Bay, Laura Lee Gillis and staff at N.W. Homecare, VON and the very kind staff at Taigh Na Mara in Glace Bay. May you rest peacefully now and forever. I will love you always. To My Mother If I were granted one wish today, and I knew it would come true; I’d ask the Lord for a little time, to speak alone with you. To hear your voice like it used to be, so soft, so quiet, so clear; That voice which has been silenced, during these last few years. To hear you sing those old-time hymns, that speak of Jesus’ love; And have you read the Bible, with a message from above. I know my wish will not come true, and that is all right too; For I treasure all my memories, of the mother I once knew. So I thank God that when I visit, and hold your hand in mine; I see a peace upon your face, I see my Lord divine! Lester Ernst Born In: Blockhouse, Nova Scotia, Canada Born: February 4th, 1923 Passed in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: February 13th, 2017 Lester John Ernst, 94 of North Sydney passed away peacefully on Feb.13 at Northside General Hospital. Lester was born and raised in Blockhouse NS, and after meeting his wife moved to Cape Breton making North Sydney his home for the past 63 years. Lester will be deeply missed by all who knew him, especially his daughter Sandra (Todd Ingram); son George (Diane); granddaughter Sarah (Brandon Day); sister Jean Crossland, Mahone Bay many nieces and nephews and special niece Donna Ernst, Halifax. Lester was preceded in death by his wife Amy Chislett, his parents Wilbert and Bessie Ernst; in-laws George and Mary Chislett, sister, Pearl Lockhead; brothers, Carl, Gordon, Murray, Thomas and Robert. Lester lived a long and full life and will be remembered by many as someone who was always working either at home or as a stevedore at CN Marine until his retirement. Lester lived a simple life, loved his many pets and always found room for one more. Lester’s second home was at the cabin in Margaree where he loved to spend time salmon fishing. While in Margaree he met many wonderful people, especially his friends Mike and Diane Lachowiez. For the most part, Lester lived life on his own terms, so in keeping with his wishes there will be no visitation or funeral. Lester’s remains have been cremated and will be buried with his wife at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Northside General Hospital Foundation or Palliative Care. STEPHEN ALEXANDER (PENDER) MACADAM Born In: GLACE BAY, Nova Scotia Born: May 20th, 1958 Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia Passed on: February 13th, 2017 With broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Stephen Alexander (Pender) MacAdam, age 58, on Monday, February 13, 2017. Stephen was born May 20, 1958 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia and passed away surrounded by his loving family at the An Cala Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, following a courageous 10 month battle with cancer. He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife of 31 years, Katherine (MacLeod) MacAdam; his cherished sons, Matthew (Kaleigh) MacAdam, Grant MacAdam and the light of his life his beautiful granddaughter, Emmi MacAdam and granddog, Remington. Stephen is survived by his siblings, Michael (Ann) MacAdam, Mira; sister, Joan (Vince) Nickelo, Shubenacadie and sister, Delores (Aron Gabor) MacAdam Perth, Ontario; sisters-in-law, Sally (Donald) MacLeod, Glace Bay and Beth MacLeod, North Vancouver; nieces, Jaclyn (Scott) MacDonald, Laurel MacAdam, Laura (Nathan Giroux) Nickelo, Victoria Cowell and Sara Nickelo; nephews, Patrick MacAdam, Alex (Heidi) Nickelo, Geoff (Jasmine) Nickelo, Andrew MacAdam, John MacLeod and Daniel (Allison Toomey) MacLeod. Also survived by lifelong best friend, Barrie (Ethel) Campbell; step-father, Phonse Jessome and numerous cousins & friends. Stephen was predeceased by his parents, Stephen F MacAdam and Evelyn (MacDonald) MacAdam-Jessome; in-laws, Donald G and Reta MacLeod; grandparents, Alex ( The Beveler) Blanche MacDonald and Roderick and Josie MacAdam. Stephen had a lifelong love of hockey and played in numerous rep teams growing up including the Glace Bay Junior Miners. He was a proud hockey coach to his sons and enjoyed the past few years playing as their teammate. Golf was another passion and he was a member of Lingan Golf and Country Club for several years. Stephens work life included Sales with Sears in Glace Bay and New Waterford, Insurance sales with Blue Cross and Industrial Alliance, CBVRSB and ended his working career as a laborer with LIUNA local 92. Visitation will be at Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay, on Friday, February 17, from 6-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, at St Anne’s Church, Glace Bay with the Rev Leo Boone officiating. The interment will be at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Cancer Unit or Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.currysfuneralhome.com <http://www.currysfuneralhome.com/>. “Keep your two hands on the stick and your head on a swivel.” MARY LORETTA MCNEIL Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: February 11th, 2017 We, the family, regret to announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and sister Mary Loretta McNeil, who died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at the Halifax Infirmary on February 11, 2017. Mary devoted her life to her family and to God, living selflessly, only for others. She was a very warm and genuine individual, who always had a pot of tea on and a place at her table for anyone who needed it. Mary had great faith; she enjoyed attending Mass and Daily Prayer. Mary turned her house into a home, for not only her children and grandchildren but also for many others. Her loving and generous heart continues to give, even after death by providing the gift of life through organ donation. Mary is survived by son, Tommy (Roseanne); daughter, Katherine; three sisters, Dorothy, Kathy and Donna Marie (Jerry); brother, Gerard (Denise); six grandchildren, Ivy, George Thomas (GT), Chloe, Christopher, Devon and Lincoln and numerous nieces and nephews including special niece, Ashley. She was predeceased by parents, Donald and Kathleen; her husband, Tom; two brothers, Donald Charlie and Donnie, also one grandchild, Michael Anthony. Visitation for Mary will take place on Sunday, February 19, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 20 at 10 a.m. in St. Anne’s Church Glace Bay. Memorial donations may be made to the IWK, Make a Wish Foundation. Online condolences can be sent to www.pattenfuneral.com <http://www.pattenfuneral.com/>.