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 March 06, 2014 Thursday There were 3 obituaries published today Dan Willie McNeil - 62 yrs Mary Catherine (Tuba) Nagy - 92 yrs Lloyd MacLean - 80 yrs Dan McNeil Born In: New Waterford Born: February 26th, 1952 Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: March 3rd, 2014 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our father, grandfather, brother, uncle and son, Dan Willie McNeil, 62, of New Waterford on March 3, 2014, at home. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Dan Willie Sr. and Jennie (Burke) McNeil. Dan Willie was a dispatcher with Midway Taxi for several years and a member of the New Waterford Pensioners' Club. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing darts and strumming his guitar. He was also an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan. Surviving are his daughter Kelly (Dustin) Semple; son, Willie, both of Alliston, ON; brothers Jim (Sandra) McNeil, New Brunswick, Albert 'Beano' (Effie) McNeil, New Waterford; grandchildren, Courtney McNeil, Kayden and Ethan Semple, ON, Daniel Cook, Skylar Bennett, New Waterford; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Besides his parents, Dan Willie was predeceased by his wife Paula (MacKenzie) McNeil and one sister, Joann, on April 30, 2013. Visitation will be held Friday, March 7, 2014 from 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will take place Saturday, March 8 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Ave., with Father Ray Huntley officiating. Cremation will follow with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, New Victoria, at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Mary Nagy (Tuba) Born In: Sydney Passed in: Dartmouth Passed on: March 4th, 2014 Mary, formally of Sydney passed away peacefully March 4, 2014 in the Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Katharine (Vance) Tuba. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Frank and is survived by her son David and daughter Donna (Gerald Smith); grandsons Jason and Jonathan Smith, Dartmouth. She was predeceased by her sister Helen Stephenson, Sydney, and is survived by her sisters Margaret Keller, Sydney, Irene Tuba, Welland, Ontario and Velma Scott, Sydney and a number of nieces and nephews. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid baker even in her later years. Mary was a member of Trinity United Church, Sydney. Sincere appreciation to Dr. Chang and the wonderful staff from the Transitional Care Unit (4th Floor), Dartmouth General Hospital for their caring and compassion. There will be no visitation and cremation has taken place. Burial will take place in Hardwood Hill Cemetery in Sydney at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Dartmouth General Hospital or the Canadian Red Cross. Lloyd MacLean 80, North Sydney We regret to announce the passing of our beloved brother, uncle and friend, Lloyd MacLean, 80, on Wednesday , March 5, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Florence on April 22, 1933, he was the loving son of the late Norman and Louise (Childs) MacLean. He left home at an early age to settle in Scarborough, Ontario, working in the automotive industry with Goodyear Tire. He enjoyed travelling with his late wife Doreen. You could always find him either on a golf course or in a fishing boat. In recent years, you would find him spending time with his friends at the local mall, sharing his chocolate bars and candy. He was well-known by many as the candy man. He enjoyed spending time with his brother-in-law Gary at Tim Hortons, over a cup of coffee. Lloyd is survived by his brother, Gordon (Millie) MacLean, his sister, Alta (Gary) Nicholson and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Doreen, brother Lorne MacLean, sister-inlaw Margie, and special nephew and fishing buddy, Dale MacLean. The family would like to take the opportunity to thank the following physicians: Dr. Andrew Wawer for his years of care, and most recently Dr. Zwicker and Dr. Ansari, along with the nursing staff at CBRH IMCU, and 4D. Visitation for Lloyd MacLean will be held in the J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Friday, March 7, 2014, from 7-9 p.m. A celebration of his life will take place Saturday, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home, with Rev. Ritchie Robinson officiating. The committal will be in the spring. Family flowers only. Donations in Lloyd’s memory may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation or to a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. ‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, That whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, But have eternal life.’ John 3:16