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 12, 2014 Wednesday There were 5 obituaries published today Jacqueline (Gordon) Tobin - 81 yrs Jean Ewing (Evans) Bragg - 87 yrs Lois Ann (Swan) Currie - 79 yrs Bary Patrick Moore - 71 yrs John Baptiste “Bunty” Duprey = 75 yrs Jacqueline Tobin (Gordon) Born In: Sydney Mines Born: October 18th, 1932 Passed in: Sydney Mines Passed on: March 10th, 2014 With tearful eyes and broken hearts, we, the family of Jacqueline (Gordon) Tobin announce the death of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, who passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 10, 2014. Born in Sydney Mines on Oct. 18, 1932, Jacqueline was the daughter of the late Harry Gordon and Josephine (MacKinnon) Gordon, Gates. A stay-at-home mom, she devoted her life to family and friends. Her deep and ever constant love for her children and grandchildren was clearly displayed by the many tireless hours spent volunteering with organizations such as minor hockey, minor baseball, figure skating and school groups, all of which her loved ones were members. She never missed a hockey or baseball game played by her grandchildren, and she will always be remembered as their biggest fan. Over the years Jacqueline was involved in a bowling league, a girls club filled with friends, St. Pius X CWL, Sunday school teacher, and of late her special circle of friends who met twice daily at Robyn’s coffee shop. Mom’s love, generosity, patience, kindness and compassion were her trademarks. She willingly and selflessly cared for so many individuals in time of need, family and friends alike. Left to mourn is her soul mate and husband of 60 years, Gerald; her son, Chris (Deanna); daughters, Gail and Kim (Don); and above all else her grandchildren, Adam, Ryan (Anne Marie), Christopher (Lisa), Michael (Marisa), Jordan, Tyler and Jenna, whom she loved and cherished endlessly. Also surviving is her sister Evelyn Moulins; sister-in-law, Donalda Ferguson, who was more like a sister to her; and a very special aunt, Fannie Prince. Besides her parents, Jacqueline was predeceased by her stepfather, Earl Gates, sister, Lena and brothers, Harry, Johnny, Earl and Jerry. Special words go to Dr. Michel McKeough, Louise McKeough, staff of 4 West, the VON and Palliative Care for your kindness and compassion. By her request, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. A service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, March 13 at 2 p.m. in Holy Family Church (formerly St. Pius X), with Fr. Thomas John officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jacqueline’s memory may be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care or a charitable organization of one’s choosing. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. ‘Be with the angels, Mom You were our angel on Earth.’ Jean Bragg (Evans) Born In: North Sydney Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: March 10th, 2014 It’s with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Jean Ewing (Evans) Bragg. Jean passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014 at Northside Community Guest Home, North Sydney. Born and raised in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Lizzie (Adair) Evans. She was employed with North Sydney Marine Railway and later as the Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools for the Northside-Victoria Amalgamated School Board from 1967 until her retirement in 1985. For several years she was an avid curler, and later was very involved in TOPS 757 North Sydney. She was a member at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney. Jean is survived by her only child, her daughter Paula (Tony Fernandez) and her only grandchild, her “baby” Kristi (Jeremy Nieforth). She is also survived by her sister and best friend, Betty Starratt, Truro; her brother Robert (Donna), Sydney Mines; her sister-in-law Lorna Evans Tucker (Lloyd), New Brunswick, and several nieces and nephews. Jean will also be greatly missed by “her girls” from the Guest Home, Corrina, Marina, Michelle, Laura, Tracy, Diane and Candice. Besides her parents, Jean was predeceased by her husband Jack Bragg, her brother Leo (Bud) Evans and brother-in-law Ken Starrett. The family would like to thank the staff of Miner’s Memorial Manor, Northside Community Guest Home and Northside Homemakers for their excellent care of Jean. There will be no visitation. Funeral service for Jean will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15 at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Carl Fraser officiating. A reception to celebrate Jean’s life will follow in the church hall. Burial will take place at a later date in Lakeside Cemetery. Family flowers only please. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in may be made to St. John the Baptist Anglican Church 3M Campaign or a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. Lois Currie Born In: Sydney Mines Passed in: Bras d'Or Passed on: March 9th, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lois Ann Currie, (Swan) announces her peaceful passing with sons by her side at Northside General Hospital, Sunday, March 9, 2014. Born in Sydney Mines, N.S., in 1934, Lois was the daughter of the late George and Catherine (Marsh) Swan. Lois loved her family, politics, sports and cards. She was a longtime supporter of the Liberal party, and enjoyed a good debate on the subject at any time. She was an avid Maple Leafs fan, and cheered for her Leafs in good times and bad. Cards also played a big part of her life. The Bras d’Or Pensioners’ Club was a second home to her, and one often heard of the fun times had with her many friends on card night. Lois and Tony’s was a military family, who lived on bases across Canada, eventually retiring back to Little Bras d’Or and the place she adored. Tony Sr.’s passing in 1991 left a significant gap in Lois’s life and she missed her husband every day. We know he is waiting for her with a deck of cards and a crib board in hand. She is survived by her sons, Tony (Mary Margaret) and Sheldon (Heather); sister, Bridgette (Reginald) Thurbide;12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, along with numerous other relatives. Besides her parents and husband, Lois was predeceased by her son Charles and daughter Greta. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 3 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Parish, Little Bras d’Or, with a reception to follow, at the St. Joseph Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lois’s name to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton or a charity of your choice. The family would like to extend sincere appreciation to her niece, Kim Day who provided much loving care in her final years. Special thanks to niece Cassie Brochu, and all the nurses of Northside General for their tenderness and kindness these past couple of weeks. Funeral arrangement have been entrusted to the care and direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Lois's family by visiting www.francisfuneralhome.ca. Barry Moore Sr. Born: March 3rd, 1943 Passed in: Membertou Passed on: March 8th, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, brother, and grandfather, Barry Patrick Moore, who died at his home in Membertou on March 8, 2014. Barry was born on March 3, 1943 and was the youngest son of the late Mr. Noel and Mary Eliza (Sylliboy) Moore of Membertou. Barry was well known for his floor sanding business, a legacy left by his father and carried on for many decades in the Cape Breton area. Barry took great pride in providing the best workmanship in his floors. He was regarded by many as a true artisan and craftsman in his occupation. On Tuesday, March 4, 2014, Barry was honoured by the Membertou community with a Life time Achievement Award. Barry is survived by his son, Barry Jr.; daughters, Andrea (Joe Lahey), Lorelei MacEwan (Russell Christmas) and Miranda Marshall (Mike Eisenhauer); stepdaughter, Marcella Marshall, all of Membertou; stepson, Derek Johnson (Sharon) of Eskasoni. Barry is also survived by seven grandchildren and three godchildren, his close companion, Sheila Buffet; brothers, Dave (Theresa), of Sydney, Alfred of Summerside, PEI; sisters, Sister Dorothy Moore CSM, Sydney, Muriel Waldvogel (Peter), Membertou, Myrna Maclean (John), Sydney, and Carol Marie Moore, Eskasoni. He will also be sadly missed by his lifelong best friend, Carolyn Whalen and by numerous nieces and nephews. Barry was predeceased by his wife, Linda Jane Moore (Johnson); brothers, Ralph Moore, Whycocomagh, Carl Moore, Membertou, and sister, Mary Margaret, Membertou, who died in infancy. Visitation will take place at Barry’s home at 164 Membertou St., Membertou, beginning on Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Saturday, March 15, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Salité at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.twcurry.com. John Baptiste ‘Bunty’ Duprey 75, New Waterford It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of John ‘ Bunty’ Duprey, 75, of New Waterford on Sunday, March 9, 2014, at New Waterford Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late John Baptiste and Cesarine (Lalo) Duprey. John was a member of Mount Carmel Church, currently the Parish Church of St. Leonard, New Waterford. In earlier years he was employed with Devco before moving on to become a skilled welder and pipefitter. He was a member of the Pipefitters Union, Local 682 and worked locally before moving to Brantford, Ont., where he continued his employment with this trade. He travelled and worked as a pipefitter/welder for several years throughout Ontario before eventually moving home to Inverness, Cape Breton. John loved sports, namely baseball, hockey and boxing. In younger years he was a competitive boxer on the local ticket and was known to his opponents and fans as ‘ Rock-ABye Baby’. John will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Surviving are his daughter, Donalda (Tommy) Abadie, Jackson, Louisiana, U.S.A.; son, Joe (Sue), Timmons, Ont.; brother, Charles, New Waterford; sister, Helen ( John) Ladouceur, New Brunswick; grandchildren, Jacob and Heather; many nieces, nephews, friends, cousins, and special cousin, John Melvin Angione. Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his wife, Catherine (MacIsaac) ‘Blossom’ Duprey, son, Charles Patrick ‘ Chuck’ Duprey, brothers, Andrew, Albert and Freddy. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will take place Friday, March 14, at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Cremation will follow with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery at a later date. A luncheon will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall immediately following the funeral mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca