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 01, 2014 Saturday There were 7 obituaries published today William Thomas “Bill’ Smith - 52 yrs Ronald Gerard Collins- 52 yrs Pauline Elizabeth MacKenzie - 90 yrs Isabel Rebecca Snook - 83 yrs Stanley Francis MacNeil - 67 yrs Harvey MacEachern - James Joseph MacNeil - 83 yrs William 'Bill' Smith Born In: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Passed in: Main-a-Dieu, Canada Passed on: February 25th, 2014 It is with broken hearts that we the family announce the sudden passing of Bill Smith at home on February 25, 2014. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, he was the son of Mrs. Noreen (Bourgeois) and the late Robert Smith. He was a talented carpenter as well as jack of all trades. Bill found peace living in Cape Breton. He was a loving and caring father and grandfather who will be sadly missed. Bill is survived by his children, Blair-Dawn Campbell, Thomas Smith (Ashley), and Tyler MacNeil, all of Sydney, Billy and Ashley Smith, Hamilton, Ont.; his grandchildren, Bentley, Zander and Landon as well as his three brothers, Bobby, Bradley and Bruce. Besides his father, Robert 'Bob' was predeceased by his brother, Brent. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Monday, March 3 from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday March 4 from 1-3 p.m. at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. A memorial service will take place 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2014 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Diabetic Society. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of… Ronald Collins Passed in: Victoria Mines Passed on: February 28th, 2014 The family of Ronald Gerard Collins regrets to announce his passing on Friday, February 28, 2014, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney, Ronald is the son of Leo and Louise (Kennedy) Collins. Ron was a loving family man who enjoyed spending time with his wife, Theresa and their dog, Darby. An avid outdoorsman, Ron was a talented wood worker, well known in Sydney and area for his storage sheds and custom furniture. A regular walk to the lake for an hour with anyone who would join him was vacation time for Ron. Ron will be missed by all who knew him. Besides his parents, Ronald is survived by his wife, Theresa (Odo); sisters, Marie (John) Savoy and Rosalie (Mark) Worth, Boylston; brothers, Leo (Darlene Crouse), Robert (Glennis), Halifax, and Steve (Nancy); as well as many nieces and nephews. Ronald is predeceased by a sister, Catherine Anne. Many thanks to the Palliative care team at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital as well as all the compassionate care workers at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, VON and home care workers. Visitation for the late Ronald Gerard Collins will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street), from 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, Mar. 3, 2014, at 11 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Following the mass a reception will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, New Victoria at a later date. Donations in memory of Ronald may be made to Hospice Palliative Society of Cape Breton County or charity of one’s choice. 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. Pauline MacKenzie Born In: McAdam, New Brunswick, Canada Passed in: Sydney/Baddeck It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of a dear mother, grandmother and sister, Pauline Elizabeth MacKenzie, of Sydney and Baddeck. Born in McAdam, New Brunswick, in 1923, Pauline was the daughter of Alexander 'Sandy' and Emma Rosborough. Following the completion of teacher training in Home Economics, Pauline taught on Grand Manan Island, where she met her future husband, Dr. Douglas H. MacKenzie. With the completion of Doug’s medical studies at the Lahey Clinic in Boston, they returned to Cape Breton and resided in Sydney. Pauline raised her five children and enjoyed gardening and antique collecting. For the last number of years, Pauline and Doug spent the winters in Florida and their summers in Baddeck. Pauline is survived by her children, Stephen, Bill, Ann, Bruce and Joan; her grandchildren, Julia and Zosia; and her brother, Colin Rosborough. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Douglas H. MacKenzie in 2012. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held in the summer of 2014. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail [email protected] Isabel Snook Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: February 26th, 2014 Isabel Rebecca Snook passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Harbor Stone Enhanced Care, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ethel May (Barrett) Sealy. Isabel was an employee of the Glace Bay General Hospital for 25 years; she also was a member of St Mary’s Anglican Church, LOBA (Orange Lodge) Glace Bay. Her true passion was knitting and crocheting for her grandchildren and many friends, she also loved her long drives with Judy and Billy and waited very passionately for very special visits from her two sons, Kenneth and Morgan. Isabel will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. She is survived by daughter Judy (Billy) Pilling; sons Kenneth and Morgan (Mitch); sisters Marcella (Duncan) and Helen (Bill); 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband of 52 years Tom; brothers in infancy, David and Richard; step brother Gordon Sealy; sisters Edith, Sally, Maggie and Phyllis. Visitation for Mrs. Snook will be from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2014 in the Patten Funeral Home 71 Union St., Glace Bay 902-849-7520. Funeral service will be celebrated on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 2 p.m. in St Mary’s Anglican, Church Glace Bay, burial will take place at a later date in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations in Isabel’s Memory can be made to the Nova Scotia Alzheimer’s Society. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.pattenfuneralhome.com. Stanley MacNeil Born In: Big Pond Born: July 25th, 1946 Passed in: Calgary, Canada Passed on: February 21st, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Stanley Francis MacNeil on Feb. 21, 2014 in Calgary, Alberta. Stanley was born in Big Pond on July 25, 1946. He was predeceased by his mother Mary Christina MacNeil and special grandparents Elizabeth and Alex R. MacNeil, “Stan” will be sadly missed by his wife Gwen, his stepchildren Darren and Shawna and grandchildren Jordan and Bailey. Also left to mourn are aunts and uncles, half-brother and sisters and many first cousins. Stanley’s love for his family and Cape Breton will never be forgotten. For many years Stanley co-owned a successful business, “Karaoki World,” which he enjoyed. After retiring in 2007, he and his wife Gwen loved to travel and Vegas was a favourite destination. A celebration of Stanley’s life will take place in Calgary on March 8th. “You will remain forever in our hearts.” Harvey MacEachern Passed on: February 20th, 2014 There will be a funeral service held for Harvey MacEachern, who passed away, February 20, 2014, on Saturday, March 15th at Holy Redeemer Church in Whitney Pier at 11 a.m. James Joseph MacNeil James Joseph “JJ” MacNeil, who passed away February 26, 2014, was predeceased by his parents, Roderick and Cecilia, brothers Martin and Edward MacNeil, sister Jen MacLean and by nephews MR MacLean, Alvin MacNeil and Jamie Bresnehan.