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 29, 2014 Saturday There were 8 obituaries published today Margaret Louise Wilson - 69 yrs E. Mae Sparkes - 75 yrs Barbara Ann MacPherson - Barbara Elizabeth MacDougall - 75yrs Gerard “Mick” Campbell - 61 yrs David Uriah Thomson - 57 yrs George Chesley Cheddie” Hollingsworth - 72 yrs Emilia Perez de Castro de Valle - Margaret Wilson Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: March 25th, 2014 With broken hearts, we the family of Louise Wilson ‎regret to announce her passing at the QEII Health Sciences Center, Halifax, on Mar. 25, 2014. Full obituary to run in Monday's paper. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of … E. Mae Sparkes Born In: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Born: December 16th, 1938 Passed in: Sydney, Canada Passed on: March 28th, 2014 It is with heavy hearts and a feeling of great loss, we the family of Mae Sparkes regret to announce her passing on March 28, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in St. John’s, Nfld., on Dec 16, 1938, Mae was the oldest child of the late Arthur and Aletha (Dwyer) Farr. Mae was a resident of MacGillivary Guest home. She was a very kind hearted woman and will be sadly missed by many family and friends. She was well known across Cape Breton for her psychic ability. Some of her amusing stories have been captured in her biography “A Psychic Journey”. In her earlier years she worked for Major Foods at various high schools. She is survived by her children, Rose (Donnie) Flood, Gordon (Dolly), Melvin (Lynn), Mae (Allison) Campbell and Shirley (Billy) Corbett; grandchildren, John (Melissa), Ryan (Stephanie), Mallory (Geoff), Shantel, Samantha, Branden, April, Chelsea, Cole and Tamara; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Jessica, Brett and Noah; sisters, Betty Guisti, Shirley (Wayne) Moore, Marie Farr and Heather (Glen) Hanna; brother, Gord (Julia) Farr; sisters-in-law, JoAnne (Frank) Adey, Jessie Farr and Cecilia Farr; as well as brothers-in-law, Kenny Redquest, Steve Wells, Woodrow (Sharon) Sparkes, Donald (Nancy) Sparkes, Gerald (Marg) Sparkes, Ernest (Georgette) Sparkes, Melvin Sparkes and John Crane. Besides her parents, Mae was predeceased by her husband, Gorden; brothers, John, Tom, Roland and George, sisters, Sandra and Christine, brother-in-law, Jerry, Lynn, Carmen, Roy, Garfield and Winston and sisters-in-law, Sandra, Audrey, Mary, Evelyn and Shirley. Visitation for the late Mae Sparkes will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd., Sydney, today (Saturday, Mar. 29, 2014) from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate the life of Mae Sparkes will be held on Monday, Mar. 31, at 11 a.m. in The Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St., Sydney, with Major Kent Hepditch officiating. Donations in memory of Mae may be made to the MacGillivary Guest Home or charity of one’s choice. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of MacGillivary Guest home, Dr. Carol Critchley, Dr. Paul MacDonald and the staff of 4A at the CBRH for the excellent care of our mom. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com. Barbara MacPherson Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: March 27th, 2014 It is with broken hearts that we, the family of Barbara MacPherson, announce her passing on March 27, 2014, in the Glace Bay Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Barbara was a remarkable woman with countless friends, many of whom she met during her working-life at the Modern Co-op in Glace Bay. She was a parishioner of the former St. Eugene’s Parish, Dominion and was a long-time member of the choir. Barbara is survived by her three sons, Kevin (Lynn), Gardiner Mines, Charles (Carla), Dartmouth and Stephen (Barbara), Cole Harbour. “Gram” will truly be missed by her three cherished grandchildren, Meghan, Colin and Mason. She is also survived by her brothers, Kevin (Sharon) Corbett, Rannie (Diane) Corbett and by sister, Elaine Corbett; as well by her nieces and nephews. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Charles (Dewey) MacPherson and by her parents, John and Lizzie Corbett. Visitation for Barbara will be held Sunday, March 30, 2014, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Monday, March 31st, at Immaculate Conception Church, Bridgeport, with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. Interment will be in St. Eugene’s Parish Cemetery. A luncheon will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation in Barb’s memory may be made to the St. Eugene’s Cemetery Fund, The Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of choice. Online condolences to the MacPherson family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Barbara MacDougall Born In: Sydney Mines Passed in: Cornwall, Ontario, Canada Passed on: February 28th, 2014 With heavy hearts we regret to announce the sudden peaceful passing of Barbara, our beloved sister, aunt and friend on Feb. 28, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Alex and Margaret (Brown) MacDougall. She is survived by sisters, Joyce (Dave) King, Alexis (George) Penny and brother, Donald (Edna) MacDougall, also by half brothers and sisters, Cathy MacMullin, Kim MacKinnon, Joseph MacDougall and Alex MacDougall and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, William 'Buddy' MacDougall and Murdock MacDougall. A memorial mass will be held in her honour on Monday, March 31, 2014 at 11 a.m. in Holy Family Church with a lunch to follow in the parish hall. Barbara was very proud of her Scottish heritage and her Cape Breton roots. "We will miss you dear sister. Rest in peace." Gerard 'Mick' Campbell Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Sydney Passed on: March 28th, 2014 Gerard ‘Mick’ Campbell, age 61, of Glace Bay, passed away at An Cala Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Friday, March 28, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay, Mick was the son of the late Louis Alexander and Helen Ann (MacDonald) Campbell. Mick was loved by family and many friends for his loyalty, quick wit and great sense of humour. He enjoyed family visits and going on hikes with his brothers and sisters. Mick shared a very special bond with his twin brother, Gerald ‘Duke’ who took such loving care of him during his illness. He was an avid hockey and baseball fan and enjoyed skating, music and dancing. Mick took great pride in his past work as a bartender. He is survived by four sisters, Catherine (Ronnie Barrett), Laura Russell, Paula Blois, Helen (Donnie Murray); six brothers, Tommy (Brenda), Neil (Susie), Louis (Marilyn), Gerald ‘Duke’ (Sharon), Francis (Patsy), Kevin and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Mick was predeceased by his brother, Paul, sister, Eleanor; nieces, Karen and Louise; nephews, Max and Gregory. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral service is Monday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel followed by a reception. Rev. Leo Boone presiding. Interment at a later date in St. John’s Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations may be made to An Cala Palliative Care Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences can also be made at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca David Thomson Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: March 27th, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of David Uriah Thomson, announce his passing at the Glace Bay Hospital March 27, 2014. David was the youngest son of Gertie and the late Roy Thomson of Glace Bay. David was a leafs fan, he enjoyed everything about the game of hockey especially the days he could watch his son DJ play. David also had a love for working with wood, a love that he inherited from his grandfather, Butler, as well as many other skills he picked up from his dad. David will be forever missed and survived by his children, David James 'DJ' Gale and Keisha Fraser; his mother, Gertie Thomson; sister, June (Terry) MacLean; brothers, Willie (Valerie), Eric (Janice), Keith (Margie). David is also survived by many nieces and nephews who will miss him, especially TerriLeigh MacLean, who he lovingly referred to as 'Liz' and his goddaughter, Blair Shelby Thomson. David also will be missed by special friend, Theresa 'TC' MacLeod. David was predeceased by his dad, Roy Thomson; soulmate, Patricia 'Tish' Gale, who we know are waiting for him with open arms. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to the kidney foundation or charity of ones choice. George 'Cheddie' Hollingsworth Born In: Sydney Mines Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: March 27th, 2014 It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of George Chesley 'Cheddie' Hollingsworth, 72, of New Waterford on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Chesley & Margaret (Burton) Hollingsworth. Before Cheddie retired, he was employed by Devco from 1957-1992. Cheddie loved working in the mines and would do it all over again. During that time he proudly served in the Military. Cheddie is known to his family and friends as the ultimate outdoorsman and craftsman; there was nothing he couldn’t do. He was known for his love for hunting, fishing, woodworking and leatherwork. His favorite passions were gun collecting and drag racing. His knowledge will live on in his children and grandchildren. Cheddie loved people and visitors, and was happiest when he was surrounded by his grandchildren. Cheddie is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Leudy; sons, George Hollingsworth, Shawn Leudy (Tracey), Michael Leudy (Jasmine); daughters, Elizabeth Crummey (Bill) and Deborah Hollingsworth. Cheddie was also the proud grandfather to 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and host daughter, Aya Takino (Japan). Siblings, sisters, Gina Tsonos (George), Vivian MacLellan (Jamsie), Brenda Powell (Paul Chauke); brother Ronnie Hollingsworth (Linda). Cheddie will be fondly remembered and missed by many special friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, from 6-9 p.m. A funeral mass of celebration will take place Wednesday, April 2nd at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens with a luncheon to follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Plummer Ave., New Waterford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Soldiers Fund (http://woundedwarriors.ca/donate/) or a charity of one’s choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ‘A grandfather is someone with silver in his hair and gold in his heart.’ Emilia Pérez de Castro de Valle Emilia Pérez de Castro de Valle passed away peacefully on March 27, 2014, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a wonderful mother of Lili, Fernando and Jorge, grandmother to Jean Carlo, Luis Fernando and Marcelo, also a dear friend to many. Thanks to all our friends for special love and support. Thanks to Dr E. MacCormick, all doctors, nurses and staff in the Northside General, CB Regional Hospital and Palliative Care. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Palliative Care at the CBRH. Visitation will take place on Monday, March 31, 2014, from 1-2 p.m., at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral service will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of ...