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 10, 2014 Thursday There were 9 obituaries published today David Williams Yates - 81 yrs Felicia Marie Gouthro - 30 yrs Charles S. Wall - 105 yrs Deborah “Debbie” Seymour - 53 yrs Ronald “Ron” McManaman - 78 yrs Leonard Raymond “Len” Bailey - 76 yrs Pearl Simmons - 92 yrs Martha G. (Burke) Morrison - 85 yrs Velma Emma (Williams) Rhymes - 81 yrs David William Yates Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: April 9th, 2014 It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. David passed away peacefully on April 9, 2014, at the Glace Bay Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness with heart failure. Born in Glace Bay, David was the son of the late Harry and Annie (MacKay) Yates, and was a member of Saint Anthony’s Church, Glace Bay. David began his working career as a young man working with Seaboard Power Plant the Heavy Water Plant and for the Town of Glace Bay. When working for the town he started on this street department, was moved to the garbage department in 1967. He was then promoted to foreman with the sewer department and while there he operated all the machines from backhoes to graders. He later returned to the street department, but due to health issues after 37 years of service he retired. David was respected by all his workers he always considered himself one of the guys even though he was their supervisor. David is survived by his loving wife, Theresa (Doyle) Yates; sons, Allister 'Al', Ontario, David 'Cash', Glace Bay, Brian, Derek, both at home, and twins, Bradley, Ontario, and Beverley, Glace Bay; grandchildren, Brandon (Kelly), Cody, both of Glace Bay, Brittany (Jordan), Donkin, Lindsey, Alberta, Poppy’s pride and joy — great-granddaughter Camryn AnnMarie, Donkin, and godson Wilfred Wingate. David will also be sadly missed by sisters, Doreen (Leo Favaro), Detroit, Thelma, New Brunswick, Carol Ann (Joe Peters), Ontario; brothers, Charles (Sherry), Glace Bay, Ronnie (Sheila), Ontario, and Henry, Ontario. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by son, Lorne, sisters, Evelyn, Sandra, Mable, Drucella, brothers, Garfield, Robert and brother-in-law Everett. In honoring David’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday, April 11, 2014, from, 2-4 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will be celebrated immediately following the visitation Friday at 4 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, with Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. Interment will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Glace Bay, at a later date. Memorial donations in David’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences to the Yates family a Felicia Marie Gouthro Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Dominion Passed on: April 5th, 2014 It is heartbreaking to announce the sudden passing of Felicia Marie Gouthro at home on Saturday, April 5, 2014. A loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Daniel Billy Gouthro and Karen Gouthro White (Keith). Felicia lived her life through her family, there was nothing she would not do for them. She was a loving mother and took great pride in raising her babies. She had a contagious smile that could light up a room. She was an employee of Stream where she met many new friends and was always good for a laugh. Besides her parents, Felicia is survived by the love of her life and soulmate, William 'Billy' MacDonald; her princess daughter, Kelsey Marie and her hockey-star son, Parker William; grandfather Frank Gouthro, Glace Bay; sister Kerry Gouthro, Sydney; brothers, Billy Gouthro, Vancouver, Trevor Gouthro, Halifax; sisters-in-law Rose Marie (Scott), Lisa (Larry); brother-in-law John (Donna); father-in-law Garf MacDonald; mother-in-law Rose Hall ( Jimmy), all of Glace Bay. She was a loving niece to Joann Hall, Glace Bay, Doreen( Phillip) Evely, Glace Bay, Cheryl (Richard) Hynes, Dominion, Chuck (Cherry) Gouthro, New Waterford; godfather Jimmy (Veronica) Gouthro, Tom (Linda) Gouthro, Allan Gouthro, Richard Gouthro, all of Glace Bay, George (Sheila) Gouthro, Ontario, Frances (Pius) MacIntyre, New Brunswick, Georgina MacDonald, Ontario, Alice (Larry) Shaubel, Ontario; godmother Bernice Gouthro, Gardiner Mines. Felicia was also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends — t! oo many to mention, especially her sisters by choice Samantha Gouthro and Terrilynn Fougere. Felicia was predeceased by her maternal grandmother Mary Gouthro, paternal grandparents Charles and Margaret Gouthro, uncles Dan Gouthro, Stephen Patrick Gouthro and cousin Tammy Gouthro. Visitation for Felicia will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2014, in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass, officiated by Fr. Daniel Boudreau will be celebrated 11 a.m., Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church, Glace Bay. Interment will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. Following the cemetery service, all are invited to a reception at Immaculate Conception Church Hall. Memorial donations in Felicia’s memory may be made to the Town Daycare Fund, Glace Bay or a charity of choice. “See you in our dreams Mommy”, Love you always, Kelsey and Parker. Online condolences to the Gouthro and MacDonald families are available at www. vjmcgillivray.ca. Charles S. Wall Born In: Boston Born: December 18th, 1908 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: April 9th, 2014 After a lifetime of dedication and quiet contribution to his family and community, Charles S. Wall, formerly of 16 Sutherland St., passed away peacefully on April 9, 2014. He was born in Boston, Mass., Dec. 18, 1908, to John and Veronica (Healey) Wall. Dad was married to the late Anne (Gillis) Wall and had 10 children, Cyril, Charles (Mary), Geraldine (Ken Grant), Lorraine McCormick, Rose (Buddy Norman), Delores MacLeod, Tessie (Joe Snow), Dennis and Bonita (Alex Calder), whom dad lived with for 16 years before going to the home. He also leaves behind 27 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law Jessie Wall. Dad split his youth between Boston and Sydney. He worked with Sydney Steel for 47 years doing various jobs and ended his career as a conductor. He was very involved in his community and gave freely of his time to the March of Dimes, The Steel Workers Union (Local 1064) for which he held various offices, The Sydney Water Commission, The Senior Advisory Board of Canada, and the Liberal Party. He was also very involved with the Mutual Benefit Society for which he served as president for a number of years until he retired in 2002. Dad was also a 4th degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus. As one of the founding members of the Steel Worker’s Pensioner’s Hall, Dad was very involved in getting funding to have the hall built and served as president for years. Dad was once described as a statesman by a Liberal friend but to the family he was a man who led by example. He was dedicated to his family, church, workers at the plant and to his community. He served as an adult alter server along with Bernie MacNeil and Austin MacCormick. They later became known as the ABC adult altar servers for many masses. One thing Dad enjoyed doing was travelling to parts of Canada, United States and Europe. Dad was predeceased by his father, mother, his wife, son Ervin, granddaughter Debra, great-grandson Greg Norman, daughters-in-law Edith, Norma and Claire, sons-in-law Lynn MacLeod and Wick McCormick, brother Willie, sisters Rose Kempt and Mabel Green, his stepmother Mary MacIssac, brothers Donald (Anne), Roddie (Sue), Raymond and John Wall, sisters Betty MacLellan (Daniel) and Margaurite Gaudet (Ray). Dad was also loved by his companion of many years, Cory LeBlanc, and her family. A special thank you to the caregivers in the Orchard Unit and Creative Care Unit at the Cove Guest Home. Dad used to sing “When I Grow Too Old to Dream I’ll Have You to Remember.” Now we will be remembering him. Visitation will be held at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney, on Friday, April 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 at St. Theresa's Parish Church. Reception to follow in the church hall. Online condolences may be sent to www.twcurry.com Deborah 'Debbie' Seymour Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: April 8th, 2014 It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, wife and mother Debbie Seymour in the An Cala Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Tony and the late Shirley (Curtis) Neville. In Debbie’s early career she worked for KPMG then in 1988 she went to work for the RCMP until 2001, and then she was with Citizenship from 2001 until 2009. She was a devoted mother and wife and enjoyed time spent with her family. She was very quite and unassuming. She was best described as a true lady and her smile could brighten anyone’s day. She is survived by her loving husband Willie Seymour; sons, Brett (Connie), Jeffrey (Danielle) and Justin; her father Tony Neville; brother Tony (Debbie) Neville; mother-in-law Bonnie Seymour; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Besides her mother, she was predeceased by her grandparents, Larry and Rosie Neville and Henry and Carmella Curtis, baby sister in infancy, Ann Shirley, father-in-law Bill Seymour. Visitation will be today (Thursday, April 10) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 11 at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Bridgeport. The Rev. Daniel Boudreau will be officiating. Interment to follow in St. Anne’s Cemetery. Donations may be made to the An Cala Unit, ALS Society and the C.B. Down Syndrome Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.jmcurryfuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank Dr. Kadegan and Dr. Ritter as well as palliative care, ALS Society, VON and the New Waterford Homecare. Debbie’s caregivers were her angels (Anne Louise, Karen, Cathy, Susan, Maureen, Alice, Lesley, Jean, Donna and Nancy). Ronald McManaman Born: September 4th, 1935 Passed in: Sydney Mines Passed on: April 9th, 2014 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ron on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Born Sept. 4, 1935, he was the son of the late Joseph and Beatrice McManaman. He was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He is survived by his wife Lextelle of 50 years; daughter, Marla, Oshawa, Ont.; special grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Oshawa, Ont.; nieces, nephews, sister-in-law and brothers-in-law who loved him dearly. He was an avid fisherman, which was his hobby with his best buddy Lorne Cantwell and Sid Boutlier and sister-in-law Sally. He was a member of the Bras d'Or Seniors and Pensioners Club and was a devoted crib player challenging his friends Charlie, Jackie, George, John, Joe and Mary Francis. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a son-in-law Dale, sister Mary, brother Gerald, father and mother-in-law Liza and Bennie Young, brothers, John D. and Benjamin Young and a very special sister-in-law Marie Allen. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday, April 11, 2014, at St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Peter McLeod officiating. A reception will follow at the Bras d'Or Seniors and Pensioners Hall, Main Street. Donations in memory may be made to the 'Raise the Roof Fund' at St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Ron's family by visiting www.FrancisFuneralHome.ca. Leonard 'Len' Bailey Born In: New Waterford Born: January 28th, 1938 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: April 8th, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Leonard Raymond 'Len' Bailey at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Waterford, N.S. on Jan. 28, 1938, Len was the youngest son of the late Hugh and Mary (Butler) Bailey. Len leaves to mourn his dear wife of 35 years, Colleen (Shea) Bailey; his two daughters, Nancy Pastuck (Donald) and Charlene Villa (Robert); his son, Kevin (Shelly) and two stepsons, Gary (Brenda) and Trevor (Tracy) in Ontario. He is survived by grandchildren, Gregory (Samantha), Danny, Andrew, Kevin (Kendra), Kyle, Travis (Francis) Jenelle (Jay), Brad, Keith, Kyra and Alex. He is also survived by the love of his life - two little beautiful great-grandsons, Ashten Pastuck and baby Lucas Bailey. Also surviving are a brother, Ernest (Helen) and sisters-in-law, Theresa Bailey and Francis Bailey. He also leaves many nieces and nephews, especially his nephew, Fred Bailey, who visited every Sunday and was so very helpful to his Uncle Len. Besides his parents, Len was predeceased by his former wife, Dorothy (Pheifer) Bailey and by a beautiful daughter-in-law, Lucy (Webb) Bailey. Len was also predeceased by three brothers, Colin, John and Jack and three sisters, Phyllis, Clara and Elizabeth; also by a dear sister-in-law, Annie Bailey. Len was a lover of animals and at one time was a groom at Tartan Downs Raceway. He was always bringing home a cat from the barns and loved every one of them. He was a very good natured man and loved children and animals with a passion. Since Len was bedridden for a number of years, his little Portuguese Water Dog Maggie "Boo" would lay by his bedside for hours every day. Len was a certified auto mechanic and body man and once had his own business "Bailey's Auto Body Shop" in New Waterford. He was extremely fussy and could make an old car look brand new. He was a very hard worker and worked many hours in his garage. He was also a mechanic at Breton Toyota in Sydney for the last 10 years he was able to work. At Len's request, cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. There will be no visitation as Len's wish was to have a small graveside service with immediate family members only at a later date. My family and I would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Palliative Care Unit of the Regional Hospital for the excellent care they gave Len. It was greatly appreciated. In honour of Len's memory, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to the Sydney SPCA. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Len will be forever missed by his wife Colleen and his loving family. Pearl Simmons Born: November 12th, 1921 Passed on: April 8th, 2014 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a very special mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In Pearl's younger years, she was a member of the Salvation Army Home League. Family was Pearl’s love and joy. She enjoyed gathering at her home, where she prepared many home-cooked meals and was known for her sweet baked goods. Nannie always had time for her grandchildren and will be remembered by her sweet smile, caring nature, admirable strength and quick wit. Pearl is survived by her sons, Gerald, Jimmie (Tena) and George (Barb); her grandchildren, Beverley, Reggie, Lynn (Tyler), Sherri (Mike), Brian, Nicole (Johnny), Kelly (Buddy) and Brent (Katie);and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by parents, Samual and Francis Smith, husband, Calvin, son, Gordon, grandson, Jason, brothers, Sid, Harold, Sam, Harry, Kenny, George and sister, Lil. Special thanks to Dr. Butler, Dr. Gallivan, Dr. Archibald and the nurses from 4D, 3 South in recovery and IMCU. Visitation for Pearl will be held on Friday, April 11 from 1 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 2 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, with Lieut. Joshua Downer officiating. Burial at later date in Greenwood Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to www.pattenfuneral.com. Martha (Burke) Morrison Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: March 30th, 2014 It is with heavy hearts we regret to announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Martha Morrison on March 30, 2014 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Ma was strong willed and independent. She loved to knit, play bingo and bake. She had a great sense of humour and loved to have a great time with friends. She was blessed with many good friends and will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. The family is pleased that Dalhousie University Medical centre has accepted Martha’s remains for research. Martha was predeceased by husband, Paul; sons, John Leo and Benjamin. She is survived by her children, Paulette, Teresa (Jane), Michael (Leanne Simmons), Marion (Reg) Smith, Kelly (Paul) Cosnick, Marcella and Mary; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; sister, Dolly (Vern) Defoe, Ontario. The celebration of Martha’s life will take place on April 19 at 11 a.m. at Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Velma (Williams) Rhymes Born In: Ostrea Lake Nova Scotia Born: December 16th, 1932 Passed on: April 8th, 2014 We, the family, are saddened to announce the passing of our dear Mom and wife on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Mom was born on Dec. 16, 1932, in the family home in the Village of Ostrea Lake, along Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore. She was predeceased by her parents, Captain Fulton and Florence Williams and her sister, Cynthia (Gordon) Troke. Following the Second World War, Mom moved with her family to Sydney, where she attended Ashby School and Sydney Academy. She later attended Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S., where she studied secretarial science. Mom is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Albert; her daughter, Catherine (Harold), East Chezzetcook; sons, Robert (Beth), Chester, John (Cindy), Timberlea, and Fulton, Timberlea. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer (Donald), Jeffrey, Emma, and Evan; her great-granddaughter, Kate; nephews, James and Donald. Mom will be greatly missed by her many loyal friends and extended family. Throughout Mom’s life she devoted herself to her family and her Cape Breton community; she was a loving and caring mother who we will miss terribly. She was especially interested in her family history and she helped to publish the genealogy, The Williams Family of Ostrea Lake, ‘A Family of Sea Captains’. Mom enjoyed many happy retirement years with family and friends ‘Out on the Mira’. Mira was her paradise which she loved very much and was the theme of her many paintings. Mom and Dad also spent many happy vacations in Florida over the years, where they enjoyed the company of close friends and family. Mom was a lifetime member of St. Mark’s Church, Coxheath, a member of the Altar Guild, the Vincent Massey C.H. Chapter IODE, the Cape Breton Artists Association and a member of the Anglican Parish of the Resurrection, Sydney. Arrangements are under the care of Sydney Memorial Chapel, Sydney. There will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 12 at The Church of Christ the King, Sydney, beginning at 2 p.m. A reception will follow immediately after the service at St. Georges Church Hall on Nepean Street in Sydney. Donations and memorials in Mom’s honour can be made to the Red Cross, Palliative Care Sydney, or The Primates World Relief Fund. Special thanks to the many people who provided quality care and kindness to Mom over the last several months. We would like to especially thank Dr. G. Bisson, Dr. R. Scovil, Dr. D. White, Dr. B. Forouzesh, the VON, and palliative care, Sydney and Halifax. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email [email protected]