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 28, 2014 Friday There were 7 obituaries published today Fr. Michael Kyte, O.P. - 60 yrs Bert “Etts” Monahan - 93 yrs Mary Josephine Bonner - 81 yrs Valerie (Donovan) MacNeil - 57 yrs Ronald Chestly Snow - 79 yrs Neil Royal - 76 yrs Jack Theordore Cox - 74 yrs Fr. Michael Kyte Born In: Sydney Passed on: March 27th, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fr. Michael Kyte, O.P., in Chicago, on Thursday, March 27, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Sydney in 1953, he was the son of the late Arthur and Marie Kyte and the beloved stepson of the late Ruth (MacLean) Kyte. A graduate of Dalhousie University and Aquinas Institute of Theology, Fr. Michael volunteered with CUSO, in Nigeria, prior to entering the Dominican Order in 1981. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1987 and spent his career in Chicago and Denver, Colorado, where he was the longtime Novice Master. He returned to Chicago and served as Prior of St. Vincent Ferrer Dominican Community in River Forest, Illinois and until most recently he was Prior Priory in Chicago. A gifted preacher, Fr. Michael had a wide following of friends in Chicago, Denver, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. A testament to his character was evident recently when over 1,000 people attended an Anointing of the Sick and Communal Prayer service for him in Chicago. Fr. Michael is survived by sisters, Ardith, Coreen (Colin MacDonald), Lois (Bob) Feeney) and brothers, Donald (Debbie), John (Sheila Gallagher), Lorne, Roy (Karen) and adoring nieces, Erin Kyte, Jenna Kyte, Megan Feeney, Jessie MacDonald, Michelle MacDonald, Sarah Gallagher as well as nephews, Andrew Kyte (Tasha), Matthew Kyte, Brett Feeney, Alec Kyte and Paul Gallagher as well as grandnephew, Kieran Kyte and grandniece and namesake, Micah Kyte. The Rite of Christian Burial will take place at St. Vincent Ferrer Church in River Forest, Illinois, on Tuesday, April 1, where Fr. Michael was associate pastor for the past seven years. Interment will take place at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plains, Illinois. Messages of condolences may be directed to ([email protected]) Bert 'Etts' Monahan Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: March 26th, 2014 With heavy hearts, the family of Ethelbert Monahan, regret to announce his passing on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Robert and Bridget (Whelan) Monahan. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces in 1970, Bert enjoyed his friends, bowling, dancing and Club 55. He is survived by his companion and best friend, Isabel McPhee; sons, Michael, Sydney, Paul (Jamie), Ontario; daughters, Carol, Patricia (Tilman) and Theresa (Angelo), all of Ontario and is survived by 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are stepchildren, Leona (Cliff), Donald (Josie), Rochell (Rob), Marie (John) and Robert (Dawn). He was predeceased by his wife, Nellie (Quarmby) and son, David and by four brothers and five sisters. There will be no visitation for the late Mr. Monahan. Funeral service will be held at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel on Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Tom Whent officiating. Interment at a later date. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff at 4 A. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com. Mary Bonner Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: March 25th, 2014 Mary Bonner, age 81 of Princess Street, Glace Bay, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Ann (MacDonald) Bonner. Mary was a member of Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay. Mary is survived by two daughters, Brenda (Watkins) MacDonald (husband, Kevin - deceased), Lynn (Watkins) Dearing (husband, David); five sons, Paul Watkins, Duane Watkins, Michael Watkins, Roddie Watkins and Francis Watkins. Also surviving are Mary's two brothers, Buddy Bonner (Colleen), Francis Bonner (Peggy); one sister, Rodena 'Roddy' LeCreux (Louie); several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by three sons, John 'Butch', Richard 'Rickey' and Harold Watkins; one brother, Grady Bonner and one sister, Shirley Bonner. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m.; all in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Rev. Norman MacPhee presiding. Interment in St. Anne's Cemetery, weather permitting. As an expression of sympathy for Mary, memorial donations in her memory may be made to palliative care. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Valerie (Donovan) MacNeil Born: February 8th, 1957 Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: March 26th, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Valerie (Donovan) MacNeil, 57, of Bras d’Or. Surrounded by her family, Valerie passed peacefully Wednesday morning at the Northside General Hospital. Valerie was the daughter of the late Tom and Babs (Butts) Donovan. She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Brenda Lee Jack. Also left to mourn are her grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, friends, and the love of her life. Her family would like to thank the doctors and nurses on the 4th and 5th floors at the Northside General, and the ICU Unit in Sydney. There will be no visitation. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2014, in J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, with Deacon Greg Murphy officiating. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. "I believe in Angels, The ones that Heaven sends, They are identified as Aunts, And very special friends." Ronald Snow Ronald Chestly Snow, 79, of Glace Bay passed away on Monday, March 24, 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 (Sharon) 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 laid beside him every day. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Richard. 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." Neil Royal Passed in: Hinton, Alberta, Canada Passed on: March 24th, 2014 With a heavy heart and great sadness the family of Neil Royal, announce his passing on Feb. 24, 2014 in Hinton, Alta. Left to treasure his memories are Neil's loving wife, Wilma; daughters, Nancy (Ross) Williams and Corinne Royal, all of Edson, Alta.; also by his precious grandchildren, Corey, Jeff, Katie, Garrett, and Cree. Neil is also survived by his three sisters, Ruth (Phil) Batten, Kitty Caines and Barbara (Richard) Riva Cambrin, all of Grande Cache, Alta.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many treasured friends. A Mass of Christian Burial took place on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Foothills Catholic Church in Hinton, Alta. with Fr. Brian Inglis as celebrant. Interment followed the service in Grande Cache Cemetery. Added info for Neil Royal - Born April 1, 1936, in Glace Bay, son of Hayward Royal of NFLD & Catherine McDonald of Glace Bay Jack Theodore Cox 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’s 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 course 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 Department, 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.