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 February 03, 2014 Monday There were 10 obituaries published today James “Jim” Wilson - 72 yrs Carmel Mary Anderson - 80 yrs Mary Dorothy “Dot” McPhee - 85 yrs Robert Albert “Bobby” Cadden - 74 yrs Paul Gerald MacDonald - 61 yrs Donald John MacRury - 86 yrs Ethel Marie (Dimmer) MacDonald - 82 yrs Lucy May Gunn - 84 yrs Thomas McMullin - 82 yrs Rosanne Elizabeth Murray - 64 yrs James 'Jim' Wilson Born In: Waterville, Canada Passed in: Albert Bridge Passed on: January 31st, 2014 It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Jim Wilson on January 31, 2014 at the age of 72. Born in Waterville, NS he attended Central Kings High School where he graduated as class valedictorian and with a scholarship to Acadia University. At Acadia he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in 1962 and then a Masters in Organic Chemistry in 1963. After finishing university he worked for Imperial Oil in Sarnia, Ontario until 1969 and then returned to Nova Scotia to begin teaching Chemical Technology at the University College of Cape Breton. He taught for about 25 years and near the end of that tenure he took a position as director of services at the Environmental Services Laboratory at UCCB for several years. An enterprising individual, Jim was involved in many other ventures over the years. Early on he owned and operated the Lobster Kettle in Louisbourg and did shipwreck diving tours. A great lover of the land and nature, he had a great passion for farming. He had a strawberry upick as well as a bedding plant business for several years during which time he employed many kids from the community and taught them all the meaning of hard work. Jim is predeceased by parents James and Annabel and daughter Lee and is survived by his wife Louise; daughters Heather (Matt) and Margaret,;and son Steven as well as his sister June and brother Robert. Cremation has taken place. The family invites everyone to celebrate his life at the family home on Trout Brook Road, Marion Bridge from noon onward on Wednesday, February 5th, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an animal charity of your choice. Online condolences can be sent to our web page atwww.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of ... Carmel Anderson Born In: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: February 2nd, 2014 Carmel passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 2, 2014 after a brief illness. Carmel was born and raised in St. John’s Newfoundland one of eight children of Fred and Bernadette Molloy. Carmel moved to Cape Breton as a young woman with her late husband, Ronald Anderson. Following Ron’s untimely death in 1970, Carmel resumed her career at Marine Atlantic in North Sydney while raising a young family. Carmel was an active volunteer with the North Sydney Food Bank and the Canadian Cancer Society. She also gave her time freely to her many friends and neighbours. Carmel enjoyed the beauty of Cape Breton, particularly time spent at her cottage in Ross Ferry, a community she was proud to be a part of. She was an avid gardener and a skilled bridge player. She appreciated life’s simple pleasures and was happiest outside and in the company of her many treasured friends, especially Marilyn and Alex Gilchrist Carmel was predeceased by her parents and her husband, as well as her brother John Molloy and sisters Mary Daly and Alice Taylor; brothers-in-law Gerald, Jim and Harry Anderson, Albert Daly, Bill Morrissey, Bill Taylor, and Bill Comeau. Carmel is survived by her daughter Donna (Bert Currie) North Sydney; her son John (Denise Gallant) Sydney; grandchildren Andie Currie, Johnna Johnson (Matt), Ben Currie, Jennifer Anderson, and two great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Adrian Molloy (Bertha) Calgary, AB. and sisters Margaret Morrissey, St. John’s, NL., Maureen Treslan (Dennis), St. Johns, NL. and Sheila Comeau, Bedford , NS.;brother–in-law, Lloyd Anderson, Corner Brook, NL.; sisters-in-law Lorraine Anderson, Port Aux Basques, NL., Maureen Anderson, Kingston, NS., Maxine Anderson, Manuels, NL. and many nieces and nephews. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 11a.m. at St. Joseph Church North Sydney with Rev. Vern Boutilier and Rev. Patrick O’Neill officiating. No visitation by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VON Cape Breton or the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. The Tide is flowing with the Gale, Heave Ho! my Lads, set every Sail to Blow us Home again. Dorothy 'Dot' McPhee Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: February 2nd, 2014 It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Dorothy 'Dot' McPhee age 85 of Glace Bay. Dot passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, Dot was the daughter of the late William 'Buck' and Margaret (McNeil) Metcalfe. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Church. Dot was first and foremost a homemaker. She was a licenced hairdresser working from her home. She was a member of the neighbourhood Ladies Club. Dot was a straight talker. She put concerns of others before her own. Family was very important to her. Dot will be sadly missed by her sons, Gerard (Cheryl), Glace Bay, Danny, at home, Dave (Audrey), Ont., Paul (Sheri) and Cordell (Linda); sister, Patsy Mills, all of Glace Bay; cherished grandchildren, Shannon, Tara, Michael, Steven, Kayleigh, Ryan, Vance, Lyla and one great grandchild, Riley. Beside her parents, Dot was predeceased by her husband, Michael Adrian McPhee; brothers, Russell, Sheldon and Wayne & Aubrey, in infancy; sisters, Marion and Shirley, in infancy. There will be no visitation for Dot McPhee. A funeral mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay with Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. Interment will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the care and guidance of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Donations in Dot’s memory may be made to Palliative Care. Online condolences to the McPhee family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Robert 'Bobby' Cadden Born In: New Waterford Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: January 30th, 2014 It is with sadness we announce the passing of Robert Albert ‘Bobby’ Cadden, 74, of Hudson Street, New Waterford on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the New Waterford Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Robert McNeil Cadden and Marion (Sheppard) Cadden. Bobby was a carpenter by trade and a member of Calvin United Church. He loved fly fishing and had a great talent for tying flies. In his earlier days he also enjoyed hunting. He was a very gentle man who had a great sense of humour and quick wit. But mostly, Bobby will be remembered as a caring and loving family man. He is survived by his wife, Carole (Parsons) Cadden; two daughters, Melissa (Richard Scott), New Waterford, Michelle (Emile Peckham), New Brunswick; one son, Darren from a previous marriage; two brothers, Billy (Mary), Charlie (Kay), both in New Waterford; one sister, Norma (Kenny McPhail), Ontario; five grandchildren, Mary Ellen Wilcox (Mark), Carole Anne (Oury Diallo), Samantha Peckham (Greg), Shawn Peckham, Joey Scott; one great grandchild, Aziz; sister-in-law, Violet Cadden, numerous nieces, nephews and his good buddy, Darrell Scott. Bobby was predeceased by a brother, Alfred Sr.; a nephew, Alfred Jr. and a niece, Paula. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. Duncan Roach is Wednesday, 2 p.m. in Calvin United Church, New Waterford. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Reception to be held in St. Leonard’s Hall, Convent Street. Bobby will be taken to the church at noontime, Wednesday. As an expression of sympathy for Bobby, memorial donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Paul MacDonald Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: February 1st, 2014 Today we mourn the passing of Paul Gerard MacDonald, a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. Paul passed away peacefully on Saturday February 1, 2014 at the Glace Bay Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Paul was the son of the late George and Marion (MacKenzie) MacDonald. He was a lifetime resident of Dominion. Paul was a miner, working in # 26, Lingan and Prince Mines. Paul’s greatest passion was his family of whom he was very proud. He was also an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan. He loved to laugh and carry on with people and could often be found sharing a joke or story at the local Tim Hortons. Paul is survived by his wife, Anne (MacNeil) who was his best friend and the love of his life; sons, Paul Joe, Chris, Ryan (Ashley) and Evan (Talia); as well as his two grandchildren, Erika and Zachary who were so special to him and brightened up his days with their presence. Paul is also survived by brothers, George (Miriam), Edward (Anita) and Francis (Sandy) and sisters, Margie (Kevin) Hill, and Ollie (Tony) Hamilton, parents-in-law, Joseph and Lena MacNeil; brothers-in-law, Michael (Darlene), Steve (Uli), Bernie (Florence); sisters-in-law Mary (Eddie) Kelly, Brenda (Greg) MacKinnon, Lisa (Tom) Whiting, and Diane, as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family. Paul was predeceased by his parents, George and Marion MacDonald and sisters, Mary Catherine and Mary Louise, in infancy. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Gallivan for his care and compassion for Paul, as well as the nurses and staff at the Glace Bay Hospital who kept him smiling throughout his lengthy illness, you became like family to him. The family will be honoring Paul’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Fr. Daniel Boudreau will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s memory may be made to Diabetes Association, Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice. Online condolences to the MacDonald family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Donald MacRury Born In: Louisbourg Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 31st, 2014 On Friday, January 31, 2014, at the age of 86, and in the early hours of the morning, God called him home. It is with sadness and a deep sense of loss that we announce the peaceful passing of our Dad and Poppy, Donald John MacRury at Harbourstone Nursing Home. Born in Louisbourg, Donald was the much-loved son and only child of the late James Malcolm and Jessie Mildred (Beaton) MacRury. Donald began his working life as a seaman and was able to earn his First Mate’s papers. After marrying in 1955 and starting a family, he changed careers and entered the teaching profession. In 1960, he began his teaching career at Woodill Junior High, later moving to Sydney Academy, where he taught Math until his retirement at the age of 62. Never having lost his love of the sea, Dad occasionally worked summers as a ship’s officer travelling to regions as varied as the Caribbean and the Northwest Passage. A long-time member of Sydney Pentecostal Church, Dad helped out in various capacities from Sunday School teacher to church treasurer. He was also a member of the Gideons International in Canada for over twenty-five years, serving a term as Maritime Zone Leader. In his retirement, it was not uncommon for Dad to make spur of the moment trips, frequently visiting his grandchildren in Newfoundland. Retirement also provided Dad the opportunity to return to the sea, working with! his cousin, Joseph (Dodi) Bagnell, at the inshore fishery. Donald is survived by his three children; daughters, Shawna (Alex) Barter, Deer Lake, NL; Sharon MacRury (Alex Phillips), Marion Bridge; and son James (Minnie) MacRury, Sydney; five grandchildren, Donald, Shawn, and Robert MacRury; Ian and Caitlin Barter. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Hazel Watters, Bras d’Or. Besides his parents, Donald was predeceased by his wife, Beulah Francis (Dyer) and a daughter, Donna Lee, in infancy; mother and father-in-law, Henry and Susan Mae (Decker) Dyer; sisters-in-law, Evelyn and Ruby; and brothers-in-law, George, Gordon, and Fred. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff and residents of Harbourstone Enhanced Care Nursing Home, Irish Cove Extension most recently, for their care and compassion during Dad’s stay there. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, from 2:30 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ron Coole officiating. Donations in Donald’s memory may be made to the Gideons International in Canada or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of... Ethel MacDonald (Dimmer) Passed in: Truro, Canada Passed on: January 31st, 2014 It is with sadness and broken hearts that we, the family of Ethel Marie MacDonald, announce her peaceful passing on Friday, January 31, 2014, surrounded by her family, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Ethel is survived by her sons, Malcolm (Raye), Sydney; Brian (Bonnie), Springhill; David (Angie), Kinmount, Ontario; daughters, Sharon (Glen Weston), Truro; Denece, Sarnia, Ontario; sisters, Esther (Tony Wadden), Shirley Shortliffe, Truro; brother, Willam (Helen), Barrie, Ontario. Ethel will be missed by her 15 grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Ethel was predeceased by her parents, Allister and Florence MacLeod; sisters, Polly MacNeil, Shirley in infancy; brother, John MacLeod. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro, where Ethel’s family will receive friends from 1-1:45 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2014, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m., Father Francesco Pirisi officiating. Reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ethel’s memory to Palliative Care Unit of Colchester East Hants Health Centre or Colchester East Hants Regional Library are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Ethel’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com. Lucy Gunn Lucy passed away in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Friday, January 31, 2014. Born in New Germany, she was a daughter of the late Obediah and Louise (Fancy) Varner. Lucy lived life to its fullest and especially treasured spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed many activities, most recently bowling in the seniors’ league. Lucy also shared many fond memories of her experiences while working in the library at Harvard University and the original drugstore in New Germany. After enjoying many years living in Cape Breton, she moved to Halifax and then Bridgewater, before returning to her home place in New Germany. Surviving are her sister, Muriel Hicks, New Germany; step daughter, Susan MacNeil, Kelowna; step sons, W.D. 'Sandy' Gunn (Kirsten), Peterborough; James Gunn (Sharon), Ingonish Beach; Michael Gunn, Edmonton; Peter Cunningham, Vancouver; step daughters in law Susan Gunn, Gloria Cunningham; step grandchildren, Debbie Mansfield, David Cunningham, Odessa Gunn, Shamus Gunn, Heather Labrie, Shannon Prithipaul, Michael McNeil, Katherine Melrose, Neil MacNeil; nieces and nephews, Audrey Fancy, Judi Hiltz, Lucille Naugler, Allison MacKay, Gary Tipert, Christopher Tipert, Sandie Veinot, Lewis Sleep, Matthew Wright, Patricia Wentzell, Ann Gummeson, Stephen Hicks; several great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Dr. Allister L. Cunningham, second husband, Alfred O. 'A.O.' Gunn; sisters, Gladys Tipert, Helen Sleep, Hazel Wright, half sister, Hilda MacKay; brother, Robert Varner, half brother, Emerson Lowe; step sons, Alan Cunningham, George Cunningham; niece Nina Lowe and nephews Aubrey Lowe, James MacKay, Clarke Tipert, Victor Sleep. Visitation 7-9 p.m., Monday, February 3 in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 4895 route 10, New Germany. Funeral service 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 4 in St. John in the Wilderness Anglican Church, New Germany. Rev. Juanita Barteaux officiating. Private interment will take place at a later date in the church cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to St. John in the Wilderness Anglican Church or charity of choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com. Thomas McMullin Born: February 16th, 1931 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 31st, 2014 It is with deep sadness, I announce the passing of my Dad, Thomas McMullin peacefully on Jan. 31, 2014 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Tom was born on Feb. 16, 1931 the fifth child and second son of the late William and Caroline McMullin. He grew up in Reserve Mines part of a family of eight. Like many of his brothers and sisters, Tom learned to make music for entertainment; he played the guitar and fiddle, but favoured the piano and became masterful at it. As a young boy living near the airport his eye’s turned skyward and he developed a lifetime love of aviation which he passed on to me. Tom learned to fly in 1951 becoming a flight instructor and eventually flew DC-3’s for Nordair. In 1959 he married his childhood sweetheart, Carmen (Botte) McMullin who remained his loving and faithful wife until she predeceased him just three months ago. To avoid the travel and settle down in Sydney, Tom moved into air traffic control in the early 60s. He continued to teach flying for years after that in Sydney. In 1964 they adopted their only child, (Me), Glenn McMullin. Tom was the greatest father a boy could hope to have. He was a quiet stoic and strong personality who was very humble and did not like attention or recognition. Tom loved family, friends and a good party and hosted many gatherings at their house. Tom was an intellectual, very well read with many talents, many of which we would have to discover by accident. For example once I could not find the illustration needed for a school report so Dad drew a picture to the desired specifications in pencil and it could have easily hung in a gallery. Even Mom was surprised and when asked where he learned to do tha! t he said simply, “I liked to draw as a boy.” He never spoke of it again. Tom liked many kinds of music but favored the classics and would spend hours in the basement playing them on the piano. Tom was a man of few words and led by example, the epitome of a loyal loving family man who everyone could always count on when help was needed. Left to miss him along with me are my wife, Samantha and daughter, Rebecca, who he always asked about first, also his sister, Margaret ‘Peggy’ Petrie of Toronto. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and close friends in Nova Scotia and Ontario. Along with his wife and parents Tom was predeceased by his brothers, Francis, Joe and Elmer McMullin and his sisters, Mary, Betty and Josephine. He dearly missed them all and spoke of them often. I would like to thank Dr. Steven MacDougall and Dr. Susan McLeod for their wonderful care over the years. Also thank you to Dr. Ann Francis D’Intino for her special care in the final weeks. The staff of CBRH floor 4B and 4E that provided my Dad so much comfort in his final days. A special thanks to cousins, Greg and Donna Botte for their time and help with Dad over the years and especially at this difficult time and also my cousin, Bill Buckland, for being there whenever we needed help. I would like to extend thanks to Charlene MacDonald of Continuing Care as well as management and staff of County Homemakers for the amazing care they provided Dad in the last few years. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Tom’s life will be held at TW Curry’s Parkview Chapel on Feb 4th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Private interment will take place at a later date. Rosanne Murray Born In: Sydney Passed in: Potlotek Passed on: January 30th, 2014 It is with saddened hearts that we the family of Rosanne, have to announce her passing that occurred at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney on Jan. 30, 2014, with her loving family by her side. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Noel and Isabel (Morris) Stevens. Rosanne was a Mi'kmaq teacher for many years and was a member of the Richmond Local NSTU. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Shelley Denny (Levi), Eskasoni and Blayne, Potlotek; sons, Jaret (Angela) and Brennan, both of Potlotek; grandchildren, Ryan Daniel, Cayden, Levi Jr. 'Big Guy', Emma, and Isabel; brother, George Stevens, Potlotek; sisters, Teresa Stephen and Irene Gould, both of Potlotek; niece, Paula (Jay) Marshall; nephews, Robert Andrews, Chris Andrews and Jonathan (Melissa) Andrews. Rosanne was also a foster parent to Violet Paul. She was predeceased by her brother, Joseph Levi. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening, Feb. 2nd at 6 p.m. until Tuesday afternoon Feb. 4th at 12:30 p.m. in St. Kateri Tekakwitha Chapel in Potlotek. Mass of Christian Farewell will be held Tuesday afternoon in the Immaculate Conception Church in Barra Head at 1 p.m. with Rev. Lourdusamy Mariadoss officiating. Burial to be held in the Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery in Barra Head. A Salité will be held following the burial in the Potlotek Community Hall. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat. To send words of comfort to the family or to light a candle in memory of Rosanne, please visit www.chboudreau.com.