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 15, 2014 Saturday There were 9 obituaries published today Helen Elizabeth Musial - James Aloysius “Jim” Murphy - 80 yrs Barbara Ann Hart - Ashely MacNeil - 34 yrs James Joseph “Jim” LaRusic - 82 yrs John Edward “Kirk” Hart - 72 yrs Bert Boutilier - 60 yrs Sallah Hashim - 22 yrs Katherine Elizabeth (Buchanan) Deveaux - 88 yrs Helen Musial Passed in: Gardiner Mines Passed on: March 13th, 2014 On Thursday, March 13,2014 at her home in Gardiner Mines, we lost the most important person in our lives – Our Mom. She was the daughter of the late Stephan and Magdalena (Menduk) Filipowicz, Krasna, Ukraine. Mom loved to read, and had a vast amount of knowledge tucked inside that cute little white head. She has been referred to as the “silent historian.” She truly was one of Cape Breton’s top ambassadors. Many years ago she made it her mission to keep her many ex-Caper friends informed about the islands activities. Cape Breton Post never knew they had such a loyal employee. Her expectations from life were not great, just to be able to live in her own home, and have her family happy. Left in sadness are her daughter, Betty; sons, Charles, Paul (Barbara), Carl (Alice), and daughter-in-law, Bridget; sister-in-law, Irene Gallant; sister-in-law and best friend Violet MacNeil. Zwarum cousins from Glace Bay; special cousin and close friend, Julie Zwarum-Troicuk. Grandchildren Charlene, Shane, Maurice, Helen, Bonnie, Karen, Caroline, Mark and Ryan; great grandchildren, Logan, Amelie, Colby, Bradly. Jordan. Mom was predeceased by her husband Charles; son, Morris Edward; and daughter-in-law, Sheila; sister, Sophie (Robert) Stubbert; brother Michael (Helen) Philips. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. A note was found with specific instructions “Don’t forget to thank my good neighbors who watched out for me - especially Theresa Gallant, who became part of the family” Special thank you to the VON and Home Care workers, Dr. Soussou, and the medical staff at Glace Bay Hospital, 3rd floor. Mom had a great respect and admiration for a very special nurse – Nancy Kuta George. She was truly her guardian angel. Our family is very grateful for the care and compassion given to our mother, but above all Mom, it was you who was the greatest. Visitation for Helen will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2014 in the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 6-9 p.m.. Funeral Service will take place on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in St. James Cemetery, Gardiner Mines. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of… James 'Jim' Murphy Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Port Hawkesbury, Canada Passed on: March 14th, 2014 Jim died at home on Friday, March 14, 2014. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late James and Mary (Murphy) Murphy. Jim moved to Port Hawkesbury in 1960 to work at the Pulp Mill where he worked as an electrician until his retirement in 1992. He was a retired Deputy Chief of the Port Hawkesbury Volunteer Fire Department and a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 43, Port Hawkesbury. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Shelia (Campbell) Murphy; daughters, Cathy (Donald) MacDonald, Port Hawkesbury; Tina (Kevin) MacMaster, Troy; sons, Steven (Bernadette), Windsor, Ont.; Jimmie (Gisele), Barrie, Ont.; John (Rose), Havre Boucher; Kevin (Sherry), Fort St. John, BC; Bernard Terrance, North Sydney; Glen, Port Hawkesbury; sisters, Sister Mary Murphy, Bethany, Antigonish; Lucy Gregory, Mississauga, Ont.; 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Jim will also be missed by Sharon, Madonna, and Leanne, many nieces and nephews and extended family members. Jim was predeceased by his parents, James and Mary Murphy; brothers, Bernard, John, Colin, Dave, William; sisters, Alice, Elizabeth, Theresa, Agatha and Marie in infancy. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday; with a Fire Department Service at 6:30 p.m.; A vigil service at 7:15 p.m., all in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday from St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Port Hawkesbury with Father Conrad Edwards officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Jim may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, St. Joseph Parish or a charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com. Barbara Ann Hart Passed in: Sydney Passed on: March 13th, 2014 It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Barbara Ann Hart at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital An Cala Palliative Care Unit on March 13, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Phyllis Yates and was raised in the maternal family home of the late Mr. & Mrs. David Yates, Tower Road. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Kim (Alonzo); sons, John (Stacy), Bernie, Kevin (Cheryl), Gareth and Trevor (Lauren). She is survived by 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Barbara is also survived by sisters, Lily (Richard) Connecticut and Joyce (Frank), Ontario, both of whom were pillars of strength and support for her during her illness. She was predeceased by her husband, Courtney on March 28, 2013. Four brothers, Dennis, Kevin, David and Edward and one sister, Gail also predeceased her. During her illness Barbara was lovingly cared for by her son, Kevin and special grandsons, Bret and Craig. Barbara lived a simple life completely devoted to her late husband and her family. She always started early each fall baking and cooking for Christmas and will always be remembered for her elaborate holiday feasts. She will be deeply missed by all of those who loved her. A special thank you to the doctors and nursing staff at the An Cala Palliative Care Unit and Cape Breton Cancer Centre. Visitation for Barbara will be held on Mon. March 17, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. A celebration of life will be held the following day, Tues. March 18, 2014 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment to take place at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Glace Bay. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage atwww.chantfuneralhome.com. Helen Musial - James “Jim” Murphy - Barbara Ann Hart - Ashley MacNeil - 34 yrs James “Jim” LaRusic - 82 yrs John Edward “Kirk” Hart - 71 yrs bert Boutilier - Sallah Hashim - 22 yrs Katherine (Buchanan) Deveaux - Ashley MacNeil Born In: Neil's Harbour Born: September 10th, 1979 Passed in: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Ashley MacNeil, 34, of Sydney Mines, in Edmonton, Alta. Ashley John George MacNeil was born on Sept. 10, 1979, in Neil’s Harbour, Cape Breton. He was a proud member of Local 682 Pipefitters Union. Ashley was a loving father of two young boys. When not out west working, he dedicated his time to his boys and his family. He spent some of his time in the barn, always working on a new project. Ashley was an adventurous young man who sought to travel the world, and explore the treasures of life. He had a kind, positive and genuine nature that touched the lives of many. Ashley is survived by the love of his life, Phyllis Peters; his two loving children, Tyler and James and his parents, Paula and Russell MacNeil. Also mourning his loss are his two brothers, Blair and Brent (Barb Moore); his two sisters, Kim (Cory Parks) and Brenda (Dean Smith); nieces, nephews, along with numerous aunts, uncles and friends. Ashley will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He was the kind of young man that anyone would be proud to call partner, dad, son, family and friend. "Ashley, you were a sweet ray of sunshine in all our lives. We all love you and will miss you so much. Until we meet again…" Visitation for Ashley MacNeil will be held Monday, March 17, 2014, in J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A celebration of his life will take place on Tuesday, at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, with Fr. J.J. MacDonald officiating. The burial will take place in the spring. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. James 'Jim' LaRusic Born In: St. Margaret's Village Born: October 31st, 1931 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Jim LaRusic at his residence in St. Margaret’s Village on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Jim was born in St. Margaret’s Village on October 31, 1931 to Patrick and Mary Evelena (Capstick) LaRusic. Jim spent many years in Orillia, Ontario where he operated a coffee business. He moved back to the family homestead in 1986 to manage the Central Co-op store. He also worked on the wharf for Victoria Co-op Fisheries before retiring. Jim was well known for his beautiful gardens, his skill in lawn mower repair and his abundance of second-hand parts. Jim was involved in his community as an active board member and past chairperson for Central Co-op, and past board member for the Bay St. Lawrence Credit Union. He was also an active member of St. Margaret of Scotland Church and was instrumental in the building of the new church. Jim is survived by his wife, Millie (Fraser); sons, Sean Fraser, Vancouver, B.C. and Emery LaRusic, Mississauga, Ont.; sister, Theresa Turner, New Haven, and brothers Ignatius (Jill), Montreal, Que. and Joe (Liz), Vancouver, B.C. He is also survived by his stepchildren and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Jim was predeceased by his brothers, Tony, Tim and Emery and his sisters, Sr. Patrice, Mary, Ann, Rita, Josie and Evelyn. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Church, St. Margaret’s Village with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with Fr. Lazarus Guria officiating. The burial will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. Jim will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. John 'Kirk' Hart Born In: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada Born: March 1st, 1942 Passed in: Inverness, Canada Passed on: March 12th, 2014 The family of John Edward Kirk Hart are saddened to announce his peaceful passing on March 12, 2014, at the Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in St. Catharines, Ont. on March 1, 1942, Kirk was the son to the late Lewis and Maud (Murray) Hart. Kirk was a member of the Mabou Hillsborough United Church. He was a hard worker in the construction trade in various provinces within Canada. Kirk was a member of four unions, UA Local 46, Toronto, U.A. Local 244 Plumbers and Pipefitters, Antigonish, International Brotherhood of Teamsters 362 Local, Edmonton and Local 962, Halifax. He loved the outdoors especially, fishing and hunting partridge. Most of all, Kirk loved spending time with his granddaughters. Kirk is survived by his only daughter, Debbie Hart, Bras d’Or; granddaughters, Megan (Jordan Bushell) Hart, Fort McMurray, and Shelby Hart, at home; former spouse, Maureen (MacPherson) Hart, Mabou; brothers, Brian (Ann), Mabou, and Roger, Port Hawkesbury, N.S.; as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Kirk was predeceased by his brother, Murray and sister-in-law, Rhona. In accordance with Kirk's wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation and funeral. A private family interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery, Hillsborough, N.S. at a later date. Donations in memory of Kirk may be made to The Cape Breton Cancer Centre Patient Care Fund or Central Inverness Palliative Care Society. We would like to thank Dr. Miller and nursing staff of Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Dr. Bennett, Nurse Practitioner, Mary Anderson, nurses and support staff at the Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital for the care given to Kirk during his time of need. Special thanks as well to John Raymond MacEachern and family for always being there and being so great to Kirk. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forward to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com. Bert Boutilier Born: November 2nd, 1953 Passed in: Little Pond Passed on: March 12th, 2014 It is with great sadness that we, his grieving family, announce the sudden passing of Bert Boutilier, Little Pond, on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Bert will be reunited with his late parents, Hector and Medie (Doyle) Boutilier. Bert was the loving husband of Brenda (Clarke), and proud father of Greg (Paula Young) and Erika (David) Hearsey. He was known as Grandpa to Mikhail and Monte Hearsey and new grandson, Hunter Boutilier. They made Grandpa proud and kept him young at heart. Bert is also loved and missed by siblings, Marilyn (Cletus) Couture, Mary Lou (Dexter) Bothwell, Jimmy (Dianne), Suzanne (Bruce) MacDonald, Walter (Esther), William (Shona), Margaret Ann (Kevin) McGean, Janice Lloyd, Hector (Brenda), Denise (Clarence) Pyke and Christopher Boutilier. He was also greatly loved and will be missed by numerous nieces and nephews. He was much admired and loved by his extended Clarke family. Bert was rich in friends and family, he will be fondly remembered by all who knew him, including his faithful sidekick, Bailey. As per Bert’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Bert wished for those who knew him to remember him as was in life. A private memorial for the immediate family only will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, as Bert would have done, help someone in need. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com Sallah Hashim Born In: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Born: January 1st, 1992 Passed in: Libya Passed on: March 8th, 2014 With profound sadness we announce the untimely death of Sallah Hashim in Libya on March 8, 2014. Born in Halifax, Jan. 1, 1992 to Alana Pike (daughter of George and Virginia Pike of Sydney) and Fawzi Hashim, Sallah was the third oldest of 14 children. Sallah will be deeply missed by family and friends. Katherine (Buchanan) Deveaux Passed on: March 11th, 2014 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Katherine Deveaux, daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (MacNeil) Buchanan of Gardiner Mines on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in Mississauga, Ont. Katherine is survived by her, sons, Daniel ‘Buck’ (Penny) and John (Alice); daughter, Margaret Ann Barbe (Rick), all of Ontario. She is also survived by two brothers, Willie (Babes) New Waterford, Hughie (Glace Bay); six grandchildren, James, Adam, Tyler, Myles, Derick and Gabrielle; one great-grandchild, Maria; and Tara Moore Jones, who was like a granddaughter of Kay’s. Katherine was predeceased by her husband, James William ‘Coney” Deveaux; sisters, Anna and Clara and brothers, Tom, Michael, Gordie and Danny. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass officiated by Fr. Dan Boudreau will be celebrated Monday, 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Bridgeport, followed by a reception in the church hall. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Gardiner Mines. Online condolences can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.