Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths April 03, 2014 Thursday There were 5 obituaries published today David Edmond Bray - 56 yrs Glenn Sturgess - 62 yrs Kathleen (MacAskill) Buchanan - 75 yrs Ann Marie (Drohan) McNabb - Dorothy “Dollie” (Bannister) Hood - 91 yrs David Bray Passed in: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Passed on: March 25th, 2014 It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin David as a result of a motor vehicle accident on March 25th, 2014 in Grande Prairie, Alberta. David was well known and respected for his dedication to family, support of friends, strong work ethic, and wonderful sense of humour. David always had a story to tell and a joke to share. There is little he would not do to bring a smile to someone’s face. Originally from Cape Breton, David spent many years working in Western Canada on the pipelines. He was thrilled to spend several years working side by side with his son Michael, whose career he has watched grow with pride. A lover of music, David was an excellent harmonica and guitar player. He was immensely proud of his daughter Charlee’s musical talent, which he always supported and encouraged. David’s dream was to move home and split his time between his home in Port Morien and cottage in Southside Boularderie where he shared many wonderful moments with his family. Predeceased by his father Thomas, nephew Neil, stepfather Charles, and several aunts and uncles. David is survived by his son Michael (Kerri), daughter Charlee; mother Audrey (George); stepmother Karen; brothers Paul (Lois), Gary, and Keith; sisters Joanne and Karla (Alexander); nieces and nephews Jennifer (Henry), Brent (Amanda), Stephen (Carrie), David (Carissa), Paul, Maurice (Songhee), Alexandra, and Aymée; as well as several aunts and uncles, many cousins, and the mother of his children Sherry Wielgoz. Visitation will take place at Curry’s Funeral Home in Glace Bay Friday, April 4th, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Port Morien at 11am on Saturday, April 5th, 2014, followed by burial at St. Joachim’s Church, Boularderie at a later date. Flowers may be sent to Curry’s funeral home and donations may be made the Parkinson Society of Canada in memory of David and his father. Glenn Sturgess Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Sydney Passed on: April 1st, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Glenn Sturgess, age 62 of McDonald’s Lane, Glace Bay on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, Glenn was the son of the late Ray and Isobel (Jessome) Sturgess. Glenn was a retired accountant. He was a very private man who enjoyed reading and watching movies. He is survived by two sons, Anthony ‘Tony’ (Rose), Glace Bay, Paul, Sydney and one sister, Patsy (Mike Tyne), British Columbia. Glenn was predeceased by his wife, Bernadette (Chiasson) Sturgess in June of 2013. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held at a later date in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, Glace Bay followed by interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Kathleen (MacAskill) Buchanan Born In: Little River Born: April 12th, 1928 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: March 30th, 2014 We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of our wonderful mother, Kathleen Buchanan, River Bennett, on Sunday, March 30, 2014 in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born April 12, 1938 in Little River, N.S. to the late John and Rachel (MacDonald) MacAskill, she was the sixth of twelve children and a lifelong friend to her entire family. Beloved wife of the late Finlay Buchanan and devoted mother to Brenda Duchesne (Jim Swenson) Ajax, Ont. and Barbara Buchanan (Andrew Bland) Avonport, N.S. She is sadly missed by grandchildren, Katelyn Duchesne (Matthew MacIntyre) Calgary, Alta., Thomas Bland and Julia Bland, Avonport and her new pride and joy, great-grandsons twins, Jaxon and William MacIntyre. Also survived by her loving sister, Mora Ann MacLean; brothers, Don R. (Betty), Murdoch (Marg), John (Gail); sisters-in-law, Sharon MacAskill, Jemma MacAskill, Anne Plant, Mabel Turner, Evelyn Moynes, Annie Buchanan, Margaret Buchanan and former son-in-law, Joe Duchesne. Predeceased by granddaughter, Victoria Buchanan Bland and grandson, Jonathan Duchesne; brothers, Norman John, Nelson, Archie, George and Charlie MacAskill and sisters, Sadie Agulnik and Joan Beaton. “Aunt Kay” holds a special place in the hearts of her many nieces, nephews and extended family. She loved and was well loved in return by her community and church family who were a big part of her life. She was a faithful member of St. Ann’s Bay United Church, where she was past president of the United Church Women (UCW) and served on the committee of Stewards. “Kathy’s” kind hearted, generous spirit and positive outlook was an inspiration to us all. She was always welcoming with hugs and smiles for everyone whether you were a longtime friend or a new acquaintance. We are grateful for the love and support from family, friends and neighbors, nurses and home care workers over the past 16 years which enabled Mom to stay in her own home, and to continue to be social and active in the community. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2014 in St. Ann’s Bay United Church. Donations in Kathleen’s memory may be made to the St. Ann’s Bay United Church, 48885 Cabot Trail, R.R. 1 Englishtown, N.S., B0C 1H0. Arrangements under the care of MacAskill’s Funeral Home, Baddeck. Ann Marie (Drohan) McNabb Passed on: March 31st, 2014 Ann Marie McNabb (Drohan) beloved wife of Peter (Sandy) McNabb and daughter of Mary Bridget and the late Charles Drohan passed into eternity peacefully at home on March 31, 2014, with her loving husband by her side. Ann Marie was a graduate of Sydney Academy and Dalhousie University. In her younger years she played basketball in high school and at the University of Kings College. She was employed at Citizenship and Immigration, retiring in 2000. Ann Marie was an outgoing and friendly person who enjoyed travelling and going to the beach, in particular her favourite beach, Kennington Cove. Since their retirement Ann Marie and Sandy enjoyed many good times together travelling and seeing new places. She was a devoted family person and to Ann Marie, her family was a very important part of her life. Ann Marie also had a great love for animals. Besides her husband and mother, Ann Marie is survived by her much loved only daughter, Shannon Bridget; brothers, Ray, Chuck (Patsy), Gerry (Arlene), Donnie, Terry and her only sister, Patricia Miller (Donnie). She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Nancy Drohan, Shirley Ross (John), Judy MacDonald, Susan McNabb and brother-in-law, Kent McNabb (Cathy). Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins are left to mourn her passing, but in particular her beloved goddaughter, Jenna Pinhorn of Calgary, Alta. Ann Marie was like a second grandmother to Jenna’s two boys, Cole and Caden, whom she loved very much. Besides her father, Ann Marie was predeceased by her brother, Alison; brothers-in-law, Robert McNabb and James MacDonald and uncles, Jack and Phil O’Rourke. There will be no visitation. A funeral service will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Church on Saturday, April 5, 2014 with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Following the service a reception will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home. Donations to the Cape Breton S.P.C.A. in Ann Marie’s memory would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the nurses in the An Cala unit and the nurses of the Victorian Order. Without the support of the An Cala unit and the VON, it would not have been possible for Ann Marie to go home and spend her last days in comfort with her husband. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com. Dorothy 'Dollie' Hood Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: March 30th, 2014 Dorothy Hood (Bannister), 91, of Champlain Avenue, Sydney, N.S. passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014, at The Cove Guest Home, with family by her side. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late James and Nellie (Gunner) Bannister, formerly of “Petersfield Estate” in Westmount. Dorothy was a member of St. George’s Church, the Chancel Guild ACW and St. George’s Bible Study. Dorothy was a member of the CWAC in the Second World War having served in Montreal and Ottawa. Dorothy is survived by her husband, John L. Hood (Jack); sons, John in Calgary and David (Olwen) in Winnipeg; three grandchildren, Katherine, Emily and Jonathan and great-grandson, Jack in Calgary; also one sister, Hettie Cornett in Ontario and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by four brothers, Victor, Frank, Bill and Ken and two sisters, Gwen and Muriel. Visitation with the family will be held Friday, April 4, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Laura McCue officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, at a later date. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of The Cove Guest Home, Creative Care unit for the past six years of excellent and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Cove Guest Home or the Alzheimer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or by email to [email protected]