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 23, 2014 Wednesday There were 6 obituaries published today Kenneth Allan “Kenny” Boutilier - 46 yrs Christena Catherine Boudreau - 82 yrs Albert Gerard Young - 84 yrs Andrew (Antle) Jeddore - 57 yrs Anthony Gicci “Vido” Boutilier - 61 yrs Marie Gfiffiths - 97 yrs Kenneth Allan 'Kenny' Boutilier Born: May 13th, 1967 Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: April 20th, 2014 It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of a wonderful brother, uncle and friend. Kenneth 'Kenny' Allan Boutilier passed away suddenly at his Glace Bay residence on April 20, 2014. He was predeceased by his mother, Joanne Boutilier, father, Danny Boutilier, sister, Rose Ann Boutilier and brother, Danny 'Scooks' Boutilier. He is survived by brothers, John (Rita), 'Bernie' Boutilier (Robbie, Chrissy, Alan, Kurt, Johanna), sister, Dale (Barry) Ogley (Jason, Christle, Christopher, Preston), sisters-in-law, Heather Boutilier (Ryan, Kayla, Kylie) and Mary Claire Chipman Boutilier (Dan, Stevie, Angel). A memorial service will take place at Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay, at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 26 with lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.jmcurryfuneralhome.com. Kenny will be long remembered for his passion for music, love of cooking and the wonderful words of wisdom he loved to share. His contagious smile will be greatly missed by his siblings, nieces and nephews, extended family and countless friends. "Remember me not of my passing, remember me of the good times that passed" ~ Author unknown "I'd rather remember and laugh than remember and cry" ~ Kenny Boutilier Christine Catherine Boudreau Born In: Big Lorraine Born: January 28th, 1931 Passed in: Louisbourg Passed on: April 21st, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Mom, Christena Catherine Boudreau on April 22, 2014, surrounded by her loving children. Born in Big Lorraine, Cape Breton, to the late John and Mary MacKay (nee Johnson). She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of the Louisbourg Legion Branch 62 Ladies Auxiliary, and a member of the CWL for Stella Maris Parish, Louisbourg. She was predeceased by her husband Henry Joseph Boudreau, twin daughters, Ann and Marie, son Robert, sisters, Jemimah Morash (Terry), Flora Fiander (Danny), Maude Franklin (Percy), Margaret Harpell (Victor), brothers, George MacKay (Victoria), James MacKay (Eileen), Angus MacKay (Kathleen), Alex MacKay, and son-in- law Kenny Hamood. She is survived by her cherished children, sons, Sandy (Kathleen), Tony, Danny, and Cory (Angie); daughters, Faye MacLeod (Hughie), Sherry MacDonald (Anthony), Gail Hamood, Lori Campbell (Wayne), Lisa Pyke (Darren), Janice Marshall, Dana Riles (Keith); 20 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, many neices and nephews, and 'special daughter' Gloria MacLeod. Mom was an avid bird watcher. She loved to watch the spring flowers open in all their splendor, and so enjoyed singing, dancing, and many laughs on bingo night. She loved sharing a good cup of tea with her friends and family. Widowed at the age of 42, Mom unselfishly devoted her life to her children, always putting her wants and needs aside to ensure she gave us the wisdom to make good decisions, the conscience to do the right thing, the patience to deal with adversity, and the strength to deal with the hardships that come with life, but most of all, she loved us unconditionally. Mom, you have given us the very best of you – Fly high now, and rest easy with Dad, your "Sweetheart", and we will see you again. We miss you already. Many thanks to her wonderful Homecare Workers "The Louisbourg Girls" who were always generous with their time, love, and laughs. She thought the world of you ladies, and we so appreciate the care and respect you gave her. Thank you to all in the Palliative Care Unit , including volunteer staff of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. You are a special group of people and we will always remember your kindness. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 24, 2014, from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, April 25, 2014, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Stella Maris Church, Louisbourg. Memorial mass will take place 2 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Stella Maris Church, Louisbourg. Interment to take place at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Albert Gerard Young Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Sydney Passed on: April 20th, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Gerard Young of Khalsa Drive, Glace Bay on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the An Cala Palliative Care Unit, CBRH, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, Albert was the son of the late Floyd and Annie (Reynolds) Young. He was a coal miner for 38 years; retiring from No. 26 Colliery as a supervisor. Albert loved skating and in his younger years was a member of the Colliery League bowling team. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Albert is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Eunice (Wilkinson) Young; two sons, Kevin, Moncton, Richard (Lisa), Calgary; one sister, Carmel Popwell (Donald), Glace Bay; one brother, Herb Young (Illona), Glace Bay; six grandchildren, Nicole, Kevin, Jameson, Aurora, Alexander, Jennifer and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Albert was predeceased by three brothers, Fabian, John, Richard Young and his daughter-in-law, Dorothy Young. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Anne’s Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by a reception in the church foyer. Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Interment will be held at St. John’s Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy for Albert, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the An Cala Palliative Care Unit, CBRH, Sydney. Online condolences can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Andrew (Antle) Jeddore Born In: Sydney Born: April 1st, 1957 Passed in: Eskasoni Passed on: April 19th, 2014 Me’katu keskukl nkamulamunial eknua’taqtiek nujjinenaq Antle’oq elmietaq Wa’soq. Sa’q kesnukwataq Matntipnek cancerek. With heavy hearts, we announce that our loved one Andrew has gone to heaven after a long battle with cancer. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late George Jeddore and the late Mary Rita Googoo. He was a descendent five generations PUTUS of the late Andrew Alex, (step-father) Lawrence Toney. Andrew was employed by the Eskasoni School Board as a Special Needs Bus Driver. He was a member of the Cursillo Movement. Elukowata Niskama ta’n pasik tett eliej. Panta’toqmnek kklujjieweyek ke’sk ikaq Good Friday. U’t sa’qewey kklujjewey, Kji Saqmawoq John Denny Saioq alsutkisnek. Ta’n tujiw wejita’mk kklujjiewey-iktuk, na alame’skow-timk tujiw elta’mk Mary Jane Sanipasek. Alasutma’timk aq Antle panta’latl kklujjewtasilitl. Weskaqelmatl tujiw smaqa’latl, ela’tuaji snukowinu'k, kisiku’k, kisna skwijinu’k ta’n menueke’titl pesmkewe’l. Antle ma’w sa’q elukowata Se’nt A’noq. Klujjewto’suapuek maliaptikmnek Santewi Maio’mi, Potlotek. Joe Francisoq wtlukwaqnek. Antle aq Allan smaqa’tu’tipnek kklujjeweyek (Commerative Cross 400 years of Chief Membertou’s baptism) aq ela’tutipnek Wutanl Unama’ki aq Mainlandk. Antle kesatkek apoqnmuet Malagawatch Ala’me’sk. Andrew dedicated his life serving God and his people. He was a Cross Bearer for the Sacred Mi’kmaq Cross (200 years old) belonging to our Hereditary Grand Chief John Denny Sr. (Sai). He opened the Cross every Good Friday and distributed it to the sick, the elderly, and those who needed it. He was honoured with this prestigious duty from the Sai family in 2006. Andrew also worked for Saint Ann at the Chapel Island Mission as a Keeper of the Sacred Stone well for the Holy Water. He made sure that holy water he used was from Saint Ann de Beaupre, Quebec. Andrew and his brother, Allan, carried a Commemorative Cross for the 400 years baptism of Chief Membetou who was the first Mi’kmaq to be baptized in the Catholic religion. Andrew was an usher in Holy Family Parish. He participated in the Annual Memorial Mass at Malagawatch First Nation. Antle kesatkek, altukwi’k, ala’sit wsitqamu’k, ila’skukwet, apoqnmuaji skwijinu’k. Kesatkek traileriktuk pusij. Andrew enjoyed running and participating in marathons and at the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Summer Games. He enjoyed playing Black Jack at the Casino, camping with his RV, travelling, Carnival Cruises, and helping people in need. Antle naqlatl wte’piteml (wife) Beverly (Denny) Wkwisk (sons): George, Marshall, Patrick (Paige), Wktu’sk (daugthers): Adrienne (Steve), Sarita (John T) and nephew, JJ Denny; Wiji’jk (grandchildren): Candace, Candra, Lauren, Kaylynn, Chad, Tionnah, Hope, Ma’sal Ji’j, Kyra, Merrissa, Layla, Colton, Tyrone, John Andrew, Kayden, aq Paiton. Wjikmajik: Wmisl (Older Sister): Sheila (Norman), Wsisk: (O Brothers): Allan (Vivian), George Wjiknamk (Y Brothers): Gerard (Cheryl), John David, Ruben (Mary Agnes), Frank (Treena) Wkwe’ji’jk (Y Sisters): Georgina (Chief Brian) Rocky Point PEI, aq Claudine (Jason) Wsukwisl (aunt) Kianna Denny Wklamuksisl (Uncle) Howard (Veronica) Wkekunitl (Godfather) Alexander (Beeko) Poulette, Ontario. He was a relative of PUTUS Victor Alex of Eskasoni; Wklniknk (God-children): Sheridon, Alaina, Fallon, Richard, Joshua, Gabrielle, Plansue, aq Tailon Witapk; many nieces and nephews; (Friends): Wayne, Inkin, Maynard, Peter, Thomas, Blair, Woody, Ben, aq Gerald J. He was predeceased by father George, mother Mary Rita Googoo, step-father Lawrence, brother Terrance, sister Mary Eileen, granddaughter Faith Kateri, paternal grandparents: Victor Jeddore and Jessie Sylliboy, maternal grandparents: Andrew Googoo and Mary Ann Marshall, friend Dennis Francis. Visitation, Pislaten (Wake) will begin Thursday (Ne’wewey) April 24 after 7 p.m. at his home. Antle lisinto wikuaq: 5257 Mountain Road, Eskasoni. Wutqutamk (Funeral): Kespitek (Saturday) April 26 at 10:30 a.m. Kujjinu Patlia’s (Fr.) Martin MacDougall. Pasik ketu muiualkitik malpale’wijik aq nursik Palative Care, Cancer Unit, aq Eskasoni ta’n teli- paqsitpi-welaywa’tita Antle’oq. Paqsitpi wela’liek! We want to acknowledge Dr. Virick, Dr. Harless, Dr. Todd, Dr. Crosby, Dr. D’Intino, Dr. Ritter, Dr. Burns and all the nurses at the Pallative Care, Cancer Center and Eskasoni clinic, especially Jackie, Christine, Anne Louise, Linda, Najaya, Beth, Jane, Trudy, Mary Eileen, Joe, Amy, Alicia, that took great care of Andrew. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to the Palliative Care Unit in memory of Andrew. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com. Anthony 'Vido' Boutilier Born In: Glace Bay Born: September 5th, 1952 Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: April 17th, 2014 It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the sudden passing of Anthony 'Vido' Boutilier on Thursday, April 17, 2014. Born in Glace Bay, September 5, 1952, he was the son of the late Anthony 'Tony' and Edith (MacLean) Boutilier. Vido grew up in Reserve Mines and was a member of St. Joseph’s Church. He loved the outdoors and spent most of his time hunting, fishing and camping with Lenny and his brothers-in-law. He enjoyed playing darts, competing in several competitions; he also played as a disc-jockey and liked to sit back and play his guitar. He also looked forward to and enjoyed his many get-togethers with his best and long-time friend Emmanuel 'Manny' Burke. Vido will mainly be remembered as a kind, gentle, easygoing man who loved his children, family, friends and his cat 'Bo-Bo'. Anthony will be sadly missed by his loving children; Danny MacNeil, Angela MacNeil, Jennifer Nichols, Stephanie MacNeil and their mother Marie MacNeil-Pushie; special friend Emily MacNeil and grandchildren Sarah and Danielle. He is also survived by sisters Myrna (Peter) Dohan, Della (Joe) MacLeod, Joan (Jim) Costello, Kemerly Boutilier, Barbara (Wally) Hill; brother Leonard; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation for Vido will be held 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Thursday April 24, 2014 in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Friday, at St. Joseph’s Church, Reserve Mines with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery, Glace Bay. Memorial donations in Anthony’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Ass. or a charity of choice. Online condolences to the family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. Marie Griffiths Born In: New Waterford Passed in: Howie Center Passed on: April 20th, 2014 It is with great sadness the family of Marie Griffiths announce her peaceful passing on Sunday, April 20, 2014, at the Seaview Manor with her family by her side. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Murdock and Theresa (MacEachern) Fraser. She was a former member of St. Alphonsus parish, Low Point and more recently Our Lady of Fatima parish, Sydney River and a longtime member of the C.W.L. Marie was an avid card and bingo player throughout most of her life. A homemaker for most of her early years, she then worked as a dietician at the Spring Garden Villa. Most of all Marie enjoyed the company of her family and friends. Marie is survived by daughters, Rodena (Bernie) Fraser; Karen (John) Crane, both of Howie Center; Doreen (Bill) Laarakkers, Barrie, ON; Valerie (Angelo) Basicnano, Vernon, BC; sons, Peter; Joe (Barb), both of Orillia, ON; Alphonse (Marichu), Kimberley, BC; sister, Mrs. Bonita ‘Bunny’ Marcella, Scarborough, ON; brother Archie (Caddie), New Waterford; 11 grandchildren, Blaine, Kathleen, Glen, Jordan, Jennifer, Stephanie, Lee, Lisa, Laura, Shawna, John; 27 great grandchildren and one great great grandson, Liam. She was predeceased by her first husband Joe Joseph and second husband Palmer Griffiths, by 15 brothers and sisters and daughter-in-law Lillian. Visitation for the late Mrs. Griffiths will take place on Friday, April 25 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Rev. Duaine Devereaux officiating. Interment in St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Donations in Marie’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com.