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 27, 2014 Thursday There were 5 obituaries published today Donald Edward “Doc” MacKenzie - 89 yrs Jack Theodore Cox - 74 yrs Ronald Chestly Snow - 79 yrs Kathleen Robinson - 90 yrs Ray Musgrave - 67 yrs Donald 'Doc' MacKenzie Born In: Sydney Passed on: March 26th, 2014 Doc, age 89, passed away peacefully while residing at Grand River Hospital - Freeport Campus on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Doc was born in Sydney, N.S. to Neil MacKenzie and Julia Dunn. Doc was predeceased by his brother Neil ("Beans"). In the late 1940s he relocated to Kitchener, Ont., where he married the late Geraldine 'Gerry' Zettler. Doc is the loving father of Brian and wife Patricia and Beverley Legault and husband Rene. Proud grandfather of Ryan McKenzie, Lindsay McKenzie and Alexander Legault. Following Gerry's passing, Doc re-visited his boyhood friends in Cape Breton and met up with and married the late Elsie Matheson (nee Mingarelli), mother of Sharon MacIntyre and husband Mackie, Paulette Novacco and husband Salvano and Alexander 'Sandy' Matheson and wife Wendy. Step-grandfather of Arron (Debbie), Damien, Raina (Greg), and Bailey (Bobby). Doc proudly worked at BF Goodrich for 43 years. For many years he served as an usher at St. Anthony Daniel Catholic Church. Doc was also a long standing member of the Knights of Columbus and proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion. In his retirement he called golfing at Doon Valley with the Gaffers his job. The family would like to thank Dr. Cescon, Dr. Tan, Dr. Schwarz, Dr. Mulkoski and nurse Jenn from CCAC, and nurses from 3rd floor Freeport for their wonderful care. Doc's family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (519) 749-8467. Parish prayers 8:30 p.m. Sunday. A memorial mass will be held at St. Anthony Daniel Catholic Church, 29 Midland Dr., on Monday, March 31, 2014 at 10 a.m. Reception to follow in the Parish Life Centre. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Grand River Cancer Centre (cards available at the funeral home). Please visit www.henrywalser.com to view Doc's memorial. Jack Cox Born In: Netherlands Born: April 5th, 1939 Passed in: Baddeck Passed on: March 24th, 2014 With heavy hearts and a feeling of great loss, we the family of Jack Theodore Cox regret to announce his passing on March 24, 2014 in Baddeck, N.S. at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Jack was born in Meijel, Netherlands on April 5, 1939, the son of the late William and Marie (Snickers) Cox. He is survived by his wife, Mabel (MacDonald) Cox and sons, Sean (Janice), Baddeck and Cory (Natasha), Halifax. Family was always important to Jack and the greatest of his treasures were his four grandchildren, Jake, Tara, Taylor and Alyssa. Time spent with Jake and Tara was especially precious; be it fishing mackeral at the wharf, playing checkers or going for ice-cream. Of course Jake and Opa had many debates over their favourite hockey teams while Tara would usually be on Opa side. Nothing would bring a smile to “Opa's” face more quickly than their visits, hearing Taylor tell him that she was “DUTCH” and getting her news on Alyssa. Jack is also survived by his brothers, Leo (Annie) Cox, Mabou and Peter (Debbie) Cox, Alberta and sisters, Joanne (Frank) McKenna, Ontario, Mia (Bob) MacDonald, North Sydney, Lenie (Roger) MacAulay, Halifax, Gasha (Lee) Connolly, Truro, Mientje (George) Campbell, Sydney, Rietje Nicholson, Ontario and Melisha (Joey) Davis, Halifax. Jack worked construction for many years until determination and hard work made his goal of building a business in Baddeck a reality. In 1980 he opened Coxweld Ltd. and he was a proud and passionate owner until 2008, when he retired due to poor health. His greatest pleasures at “The Shop” came when there was a project requiring design or modifications and of coarse finding innovating ways to make things work. Phrases like “that can be repaired” or “save that, we can use that for ........” was his creative thinking at work. He truly valued his relationships with “The Guys” that worked at the shop over the years and also his association with customers that supported his business. Throughout his life, Jack has supported and been involved in many community organizations including Minor Hockey, Lions Club, Fire Dept., Curling Club and the Village Commission. He was a strong advocate for the growth and development of his community and liked to see improvements that helped create future opportunity. Jack's friends will remember him best for his wonderful sense of humour, love of fishing and curling, interest in world affairs and love of reading. The family wants to extend heartfelt thanks to the doctors and all staff at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Words cannot express our appreciation for the care Jack has received over the years and in particular during his most recent visit. A special thanks to Dr. Carly Chow for his years of friendship and encouragement and support with his health issues. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A service will be held in Baddeck at the MacAulay Conference Center on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 2 p.m. A social gathering will follow the service at the Conference Centre until 6 p.m. A private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Jack may be made to either The Victoria County Memorial Hospital Foundation or The Victoria Highland Civic Centre. Arrangements under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck, N.S. Ronald Snow Ronald Chestly Snow, 79 of Glace Bay passed away on Monday, March 25, 2014, at his home with his family by his side. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Robert and Stella Snow. Ronald was a very hard worker all of his life as a coal miner and a carpenter he would try anything. He was a very kind hearted man and will be sadly missed by many family and friends. He is survived by companion and best friend, Patricia Moore; sons, Dwight (Laura), Bobby (Melanie), Clyde (Sharron) and Arthur; daughter, Marlyn (Allan); brothers, Don (Pat) and Doug (Ann). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, his pride and joy Patricia and Robert who were there with him until the end and his dog Buddy who layed beside him every day. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 29 at 2 p.m. at Salvation Army Church, Union St., Glace Bay. Burial will take place at a later date. Donations can be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association or the Cape Breton Regional Palliative Care. Funeral arrangements have been in trusted to Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Online condolences can be made to the family by visiting www.pattenfuneralhome.com. "Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, Unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear, It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, The day they called you home." Kathleen Robinson Passed in: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Passed on: March 23rd, 2014 Passed away at the I.O.O.F. Home, Barrie, Ont. on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Hector. Cherished mother of Sarah-Jane Littlewood (David) of Barrie, Ont. Loving grandmother of Allison and Erin. Dear sister of Mary Landry of Toronto, Ont. and predeceased by 10 siblings. A celebration of Kathleen’s life will be held in Glace Bay, N.S. at a later date. Memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Ray Musgrave 67, North Sydney The family of Ray Musgrave, regret to announce his death, which occurred on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. His death happened as a result of complications of liver disease. Ray was born in North Sydney, he was a son of the late Leonard and Martha (Crews) Musgrave. Ray was a resident of North Sydney for most of his life and also spent a great deal of his childhood living in Frenchvale. Ray was a proud graduate of Riverview High School, class of 65. He attended Xavier Junior College in Sydney and then the School of Social Work in Halifax for his initial social work education. He later completed his bachelor of social work degree at the University of Regina in 1976 and his master of social work at Dalhousie University in 1998. Ray was a social worker for 42 years and he showed great passion and pride in this. He was involved in caring for an incalculable amount of people in Cape Breton for decades through Family Services of Nova Scotia, the Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Emergency Crisis Team and through his private practice. Ray had a great passion for life matched only by his love of family and friends. He greatly enjoyed storytelling, whether telling his own stories or listening to those of others. He was known for his easy-going nature and infectious laugh. He loved classic cars and history. Ray had become deeply involved with St. John the Baptist Anglican Church in recent years. He was involved with Parish Council and was much loved within the church. He was also incredibly devoted to the Rotary Club of North Sydney. Ray was predeceased by his wife Phyllis ( Nash) Musgrave, who recently passed away in January of 2014. Ray is survived by their three sons, Stuart (Erin), Moncton, David (Anne), Oshawa, and Stephen (Michelle), Toronto, also surviving are his sisters, Gertie (Ron) Cumming, Kingston, Ont., Ollie (Bud) Atkinson, Edmonton Alta., Bev (David) Aker, Sydney Mines, Gwen (Ernie) O’Neill, Frenchvale, Shirley Stamper, Scotch Lake, Anne ( Tommy) LeBlanc, Big Bras d’Or, Cindy ( John) Britten, Sydney; his brothers, Wayne (Gloria), Balls Creek, Gary (Paulette), St. Thomas, Ont., Lou (the late Lois), Scarborough, Ont., Gordie (Susan), New Glasgow, Joe (Marguerite), Frenchvale; by his brothers-in-law, Walter (the late Minnie) Nash, Innisfil, Ont., Graham (Marie) Nash, Pembroke, Ont.; sister-in-law, Mabel Musgrave. Besides his wife Phyllis, Ray was predeceased by his parents, Leonard Musgrave in 1978 and Martha (Crews) Musgrave in 1991, by his brother, Russell Musgrave, his sister, Lenna (Brian) MacDougall, sister-in-law, Carol (Arnie) Roach and his father- and mother-in-law, Jack and Ruth (Lamey) Nash. The family would like to thank Dr. John Kirkpatrick and his staff for the wonderful care provided to Ray during his years of illness. Special thanks to the staff of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and the Northside General Hospital for the care provided in Ray’s years of illness. Deepest gratitude goes to Rev. Carl Fraser and Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser for their support and friendship to Ray in recent years. Visitation for Ray will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Carl Fraser officiating. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the 3M campaign at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church or the Canadian Liver Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.