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 21, 2014 Friday There were 7 obituaries published today Theresa Meleta King - 76 yrs James “JimM” “Scooter” MacDonald - 78 yrs Winifred “Beth” Dedieu - 75 yrs L. Baxter Wiseman - Hubert Austin LeBlanc - 97 yrs Thomas Gerald Farrell - Brian Gillis - 73 yrs Theresa Meleta King Born In: Bras d'Or Passed in: Boularderie Passed on: March 19th, 2014 It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved sister Theresa Meleta King, after a short illness, on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax. Born and raised in Bras d’Or, the daughter of the late Leonard and Mary Ida (Cantwell) King. Meleta taught school there for 38 years. She was an avid gardener and loved to travel with her younger sister Coletta. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Bras d’Or. Meleta is survived by her sisters, Gloria Nicholson, Claudia (Earl) Warhus, Miriam (Thomas) Boudreau, all of Bras d’Or, Celesta (Nelson) Johnston, North Sydney, Monica (David) Beaton, Scotch Lake, Coletta, Halifax; and her brothers, Damian (Carol), P.E.I.., Wayne (Ann Marie), North Sydney, Paul (Patricia), Southside Boularderie, Kennedy (Julia), Scotch Lake, and Chickie (Linda), Bras d’Or; her brother-in-law, Danny Handley and sister-in-law, Cathy (Marsh) King. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Meleta shared fun and good times with life time friends Marg MacEachern and Colleen Musgrave. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Pius King, an infant brother Gerard, her sister Audrey, niece Jacklyn Nicholson, nephews, Gerard King, Roger Warhus and Tyler MacMullin and brother-in-law John Nicholson. Visitation for Meleta will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Friday) in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Peter McLeod officiating. Burial in St. Joseph Parish Cemetery, Bras d’Or, at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Church Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. James 'Scooter' MacDonald Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: March 19th, 2014 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Jim MacDonald on Wednesday, March, 19, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Daniel and Mary (MacLean) MacDonald. He was employed with the Sydney Engineering and Dry Docks until his retirement. He enjoyed playing the guitar for the cruise ships, he enjoyed gardening and hunting. He was a member of the United Church of Canada. Jim is survived by his children, Daniel and Rod (Julie), both of Sydney, Alonzo (Lucy) Halifax, Rosena, Bedford, Catherine, Antigonish; three wonderful grandchildren, Amy Jean, Emily and Olivia. He is also survived his sister, Carol (Basil) Rannie, Sydney; two nieces, Shauna and Erin, nephews, Johnny and Martin. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Edith (Ginter) MacDonald (2010), sister, Jean Musgrave, brother, Gordon. Visitation will be held today (Friday, March 21, 2014) at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place 2:30 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2014, at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Thomas Whent officiating. Interment to take place at a later date. Donations may be sent to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfunralhome.com. Winifred 'Beth' Dedieu Born In: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Passed in: 2014/03/19, Canada It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Winifred 'Beth' Dedieu on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Calgary Alta., she was the daughter of the late Reginald and Kay (Collard) Leonard. Beth enjoyed baking and was well known to all for her delicious treats. Beth also enjoyed spending time with her family and also her favourite pass time bingo. Beth is survived by her children, Wendy Jensen, Gordon, Tom (Shauna), Michelle (John), Glenn (Rose Nina), Chantelle (Dr. Steve) Patten and A.J (Allison); sisters, Sylvia, Beverly and Faye; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband Andre and her loving son Leonard. Visitation will be held Friday, March 21, 2014, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. in Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 22, 2014, at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Church with Fr. Norman McPhee officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in St. John's Cemetery Baxter Wiseman Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Sydney Passed on: March 19th, 2014 It is with great sadness we the family of L. Baxter Wiseman loving husband and father, grandfather and great-grandfather announce his passing on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Pallative Care, with all his family by his side. Born in Glace Bay, N.S., Baxter was the son of the late Levi Wiseman and Eliza. Besides his parents, Baxter was predeceased by his brother, Bill Wiseman. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary (O’Connell) of Glace Bay and his five children, Shirley Kressner, Bridgewater N.S, Bernice Addezi, Lancaster, Ont., David (Nangmalik) Wiseman, Rankin Inlet, Kim (Francis), Glace Bay, N.S., Glen Wiseman, Rankin Inlet and sister, Marion, Sydney, N.S. Baxter will be loveingly remembered by his 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation for Baxter will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday March 22, 2014 at Patten Funeral Home 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral will take place on March 23 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army Glace Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Baxter’s name to the Salvation Army (Glace Bay) or CBOHA Pallative Care. Online condolences can be sent to family at www.pattenfuneral.com. Hubert LeBlanc Born In: Margaree Passed in: Cheticamp Passed on: March 20th, 2014 Hubert Austin LeBlanc, 97, of Foyer Père Fiset, Cheticamp, formerly of Margaree, passed away on March 20, 2014 at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp. Born in Margaree, he was the son of the late Simon and Mary (LeBlanc) LeBlanc. Hubert joined the armed forces in 1943 and served until his discharge in 1946. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #32, Cheticamp. He worked as a coal miner for over 40 years in Northern Ontario, Quebec, New Waterford and for many years at Evans Coal Mine in St. Rose, Inverness County. Hubert was known as a hard worker. He overcame many health issues throughout his lifetime, but remained physically strong and independent till his 97th year. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he was known for his sense of humour and sense of style. He loved to spend time fishing on the Margaree River, enjoying a good meal, sitting in the sun admiring the view and welcoming people to his home. He is survived by one son, Hubert Jr. (Pauline), Milton, Ont.; one daughter, Sylvia (Kenneth) Crowdis, Sydney River; three grandchildren, Steven LeBlanc, Milton, Ont., Robert LeBlanc (Katherine), Toronto, Ont. and Suzanne Crowdis (Paul Knight), Ottawa, Ont. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Margaret (Muise) in August 2013; one brother, Simon Joseph and five sisters, Lucy, Emma, Alice, Mary Ellen and Phyllis. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Michael Church, East Margaree. Interment in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Foyer Père Fiset. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to [email protected] ca. Thomas Farrell Passed in: Port Colborne, Canada Passed on: March 18th, 2014 Peacefully at Port Colborne General Hospital on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Gerald, beloved husband of the late Ruth. Dear brother of Fabian and his wife Beverley, the late Mary Josephine, Nonie, Raymond, Gregory, Wallace and Bernadette. Loved uncle of many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Very special friend of Charlie and Jackie Yorke, Gerry Buscis and friends. Special thanks to Dr. John Taliano and his secretary Eva for many years of kindness, care and support. Thanks to the caring staff at Port Colborne hospital, especially Jenn, Diane and Mary, for their support and kindness. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel of Skinner & Middlebrook Ltd. Funeral Home, 128 Lakeshore Rd. E. Mississauga, on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at 12:30 p.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated. Brian Gillis Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada Born: December 29th, 1940 Passed in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Passed on: March 22nd, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved brother Brian. He was a special part of our families and will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews. He is survived by his daughter Mary, her husband Marty, their children and families. He is also survived by his siblings Brenda, Linda, Neil, Kevin, Beverly, Billy and Russell and their spouses and families. Brian was predeceased by parents Molly & John and brothers Peter, John and Gary. Celebration of LIfe service March 22nd at Heritage Funeral Centre, Toronto from 2:30 to 5:00 pm. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. Online condolences and directions may be found at heritagefuneralcentre.ca