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 11, 2014 Tuesday There were 9 obituaries published today Betty Marie Parsons - 70 yrs Mary “Mamie” MacLean - 101 yrs Dolores Margaret McEvoy - 62 yrs Herbert Joseph Humby - 48 yrs Gordon Arthur “Gordie” MacKinnon - 63 yrs Edna (Burton) Ponee - 93 yrs Brian Strkckland - 55 yrs Harrietta Lanceleve - 92 yrs Donald Francis Ley - 67 yrs Betty Parsons Born In: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Passed in: Glace Bay, Canada Passed on: February 9th, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Betty Marie Parsons. Betty passed away at home on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, with her loving family at her side. Born in Kingston, Ont., she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Parsons) and Gordon Donahue and was a lifelong member of the Salvation Army Glace Bay Citadel. Betty worked at several jobs throughout her life starting at the age of 13 and retired from the dietary department of the old Glace Bay General Hospital. She will be fondly remembered as a loving mom to her five children. She cared dearly for her children, always cooking, baking, cleaning and often had out five lines of clothes a day. She enjoyed camping, long drives, a good game of bingo, evenings spent with the neighbourhood women on club night, singing when her sons played their guitars and picking roses from her garden. Her children were her pride and joy and she loved them unconditionally. She will be remembered by all as a very polite lady who was always happy and smiling. Betty will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Ron Parsons; her loving children, sons, Kevin Richards, Roy Richards, Glen Richards, all of Glace Bay; daughters, Cheryl (Jim) Davies, Halifax, and Tania MacLeod, Glace Bay. She will also be missed by her special sister, Donna Muise, Reserve Mines; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and friends. Besides her parents, Betty was predeceased by her grandmother, Rachel Parsons who raised her as her daughter, two grandsons, Douglas and Matthew Davies and several siblings. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral service, officiated by Corps Sergeant Major Fred Courtney is Thursday morning at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, followed by interment in St. Mary’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Glace Bay. Memorial donations in Betty’s memory may be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Center or to the local Salvation Army Citadel. On line condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Mary 'Mamie' MacLean Born In: Bras d'Or Born: July 3rd, 1912 Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: February 8th, 2014 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, Mary 'Mamie' MacLean, who passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. Born in Bras d’Or on July 3, 1912, Mary was the eldest daughter of the late James and Annie (MacIntyre) Young. Mary enjoyed her bingo games, her visits to the Shrine in Mabou, and her many friends who called or came to visit her over the years. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mary is survived by her sons, Thomas (Buddy), who cared for her and was by her side until the end; Russell (Agnes), Hector (Brenda), Joey (Kathleen); by her daughters, Theresa (Roddie) Bennett, Josephine (Ernie) Fullom, Norma (David) MacKinnon and by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her husband, Norman MacLean, her two sons, Sid and George, two grandsons, Trevor and Chris and her great-granddaughter, Charmaine. The family would like to thank the Red Cross in Sydney, and send a very special thank you to the VON, Northside Homemakers, the staff at the Northside General hospital, Dr. Kohlsmith and his secretary, Karen Pero, for the care shown to our mother. Visitation for Mary will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Tuesday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral mass will take place 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at St. Joseph Church, Bras d’Or, with Rev. Patrick O’Neill, officiating. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Parish Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to any charity in Mary’s memory. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the MacLean family by visiting www.wjdooley.com. Dolores McEvoy Born In: Neil's Harbour Born: February 12th, 1951 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dolores Margaret McEvoy of Dartmouth. Born February 12, 1951 in Neil’s Harbour, she was the daughter of the late Reuben and Anne (LaRusic) McEvoy. Dolores will be fondly remembered for the value she placed on friendship, her gentle nature, her considerate council and her sly wit. She was always willing to volunteer her time and energy to help others with a considerate deed or a kind word. She treasured the time spent with friends and family, especially her daughters Orla and Molly and her new granddaughter, Charlotte Elizabeth. In Dolores’ words “I have no regrets”. She grew up in Ingonish where she worked at the family general store and the Highlands Links before moving to Montreal where she completed a degree in Social Work at Dawson College. She came back to Cape Breton to raise her two daughters before moving to Halifax. She worked for many years at the Doll House & Paper Gardens and most recently at Convergys in Dartmouth. She was a proud member of the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia. Dolores is survived by her daughters Orla and Molly (Paul); granddaughter Charlotte Elizabeth; sisters Eileen (Perry) Manzuk, Halifax, Mary Alice (Gerald) Daisley, Cape North and Susan, Dartmouth; brothers Patrick (Fritz) (Maggie), Cape North and Joe (Susan), Bedford, many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunt and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and a sister Theresa. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb 12 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at Birch Cove Baptist Church at 10 Donaldson Ave. in Halifax. A funeral will be held at the same location on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at a private ceremony in Cape North in the summer. Arrangements are under the care of Cole Harbour Crematorium. Thanks to the kind folks at the VON and Palliative Care and especially Dr. Joanna Zed. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Literacy Nova Scotia or a charity of choice. Herbert Humby Born In: Gabarus Lake Born: August 1st, 1965 Passed in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Passed on: February 6th, 2014 We regret to announce the passing of Herbert Joseph Humby on Thursday, February 6, 2014, in Toronto, Ontario. Born in Gabarus Lake, Nova Scotia, on August 1, 1965, he is survived by his loving wife Darlene (nee Aucoin); daughter Kendra and son Kenzie, all residing in Toronto; mother Shirley Humby, Glace Bay; sisters: Elizabeth (Wayne) Sydney, Marlene, Truro, Katherine, River Ryan, Tina (Randy) Middle Sackville, Mary Ellen (Terry) Leitches Creek, Barbara (Glen) Glace Bay, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Edna Bernasky, and paternal grandparents, Alex Archie and Effie Catherine MacIntyre, Gabarus Lake. Herb’s greatest accomplishment and pride and joy were his two children whom he adored. They were his life and the focus of his every moment. He was employed in the tire industry in both Nova Scotia and Ontario for the last 25 years and was a highly respected and experienced OTR Sales Account Manager most recently working with Benson Tire in Cambridge, Ontario. Visitation will take place at Giffen- Mack Funeral Home, 4115 Lawrence Avenue East, West Hill, Ontario, (416) 281-6800 on Thursday, February 13, 2014, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. with a service to follow immediately thereafter. Cremation. To leave an online condolence or for further information please go to www.giffenmackscarborough.com. Gordon MacKinnon Born In: New Waterford Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: February 8th, 2014 Gordon MacKinnon of Forsythe Street, New Waterford, passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital with his family and good friend Dougie MacPherson by his side. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Howard and Emmiline (Corbett) MacKinnon. He was a member of Calvin United Church, New Waterford. Gordie was one of a kind; a special, lovable guy. Most Saturday afternoons would find him at the Army, Navy, Airforce listening to the music of Dinky Cameron. Other times he would lace up the skates at the New Waterford rink and many summers were spent camping at Beaver Cove with his family. Gordie is survived by three sisters, Faye (Fred MacPhee), Utah (Mario Hogan), Gretta (Allan Kearney); nieces and nephews, especially Melissa whom he loved dearly. Besides his parents, Gordie was predeceased by two brothers. Howie and Bill and sister, Theresa. He will also be missed by his good buddy and best friend, his cat, 'Baby'. Visitation will be held today (Tuesday, Feb. 11) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Wateford. A funeral service will take place Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Calvin United Church, New Waterford, with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Cremation will follow with burial in Union Grove Cemetery at a later date. Gordie will be taken to the church at noon on Wednesday. A luncheon will be held at the back of the church immediately following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Hospice/Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton, VON, or a charity of one's choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. To all his good friends and neighbors, VON, Palliative Care, Red Cross, doctors and nurses who were there for him throughout his sickness; a sincere thank you from his family. Edna Ponée (Burton) Passed in: Sydney Passed on: February 9th, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, sister, aunt and close friend, Edna Ponée, after a very full 93 years of life on Sunday, February 9, 2014. Edna was born to Stanley and Elizabeth Burton and lived in Sydney most of her years, except for a decade spent in Ottawa. She is survived by her son, Charles (Diane); sisters, Hilda Steele and Marjorie McIntyre; sisters-in-law, Louise Black, Lilian Sampson and Peggy Sunderland, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two sons, Gary and Dale; husband, Charles Julien; siblings, Eleanor Lee, Dorothy Penney, Phyllis Burns, Norma Wadden, Melvin Burton, Wallace Burton and Stanley Burton; and her sisters-in-law, Jeanne Bonnell and Blanche Boyle. Edna served as a devoted and eager volunteer, giving leadership in a number of Sydney organizations such as the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 12), Club 55, the Sydney Community Health Center Auxiliary and the Ladies’ Auxiliary of Our Lady of Fatima Church. For a number of years through the 60s, 70s and 80s, she was employed at Woolco/Walmart and then enjoyed operating her home-based bed and breakfast in Cantley Village in the 90s, where she delighted her guests with fulsome breakfasts and a cheery disposition. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Ann’s Bay, Harbourstone Enhanced Care for their attentive and compassionate attention to Edna and her visitors, and also to Rose and Ken Paruch and family and Carole Ludyka, for their years of love, friendship and assistance. There will be no visitation. However, a commemorative Mass followed by a reception will be held on Thursday 11 a.m. at Our Lady Fatima of Church, to celebrate Edna’s long, full and productive life. She will be missed. Memorial donations can be made to Loaves and Fishes or the Children’s Wish Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to [email protected] Brian Strickland Born In: Sydney Mines Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: February 8th, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and brother, Brian Strickland on Saturday, February 8, 2014, at home. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Louis and Theresa (Donovan) Strickland. Brian worked as a labourer in the construction industry in Ontario for many years, before moving back home to Cape Breton. Brian enjoyed fishing and hunting and spent most summer evenings fishing mackerel at the wharf with his buddies John and Roddie. Brian is survived by his wife and best friend, Kathleen 'Kathy' Hayden; his children, Michelle Gillis (Adam Joyce), Theresa Gillis (Eric Doucet), Brian (Laurette) Strickland; step daughters, Denise (Joey) Power, Patricia Woodfine (Jason Whitty); by his grandchildren, Hailey, Miley, Mackenzie, Liam, Jordan, Peyton, Faith, Abbi, Jayla and Brody. Also surviving are his siblings, Elizabeth Broughton, Winnifred MacNeil, Wayne (Michelle), Helen (Dave) Rendell, Cecil, Roger, Tommy (Katrina), Neil; by his sister-in-law, Patsy MacDougall, as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Brian was predeceased by sisters, Anne Marie MacIntyre, Theresa and Brenda Strickland; brothers, George 'Beau' Strickland and James 'brother' Strickland. In keeping with Brian’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, at St. John Anglican Church, North Sydney with Rev. Carl Fraser, officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Discretionary Fund of St. John Anglican Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. Harrietta Lanceleve Born In: Sydney Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: February 8th, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Harrietta Lanceleve on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Julia (Cotton) Jackalogue. Harrietta was a homemaker who worked very hard to make sure her family was well looked after and comfortable, she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, loved animals but most of all her children meant everything and were her pride and joy. She is survived by her children, Lena (Frank) Grugnale, Rita (Fred) Dustin, Desire, Felix (Susan), Mary (John) Hurley, Laura, Jeannie (Larry) Collins, Johnny, Winnifred, Angelina Phillips; 25 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, John Lanceleve, son, Victor Peter, in infancy, sons-in-law, Kevin Hennessy, Bob Phillips, John Gatza and daughter-in-law, Beatrice Lanceleve. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. in the Parish of Saint Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500. Donations in memory of Harrietta can be made Palliative Care, C. B. Regional Hospital. To send online condolences to the family go to; mclellanfuneralhome.ca. Loving and kind in all her ways, upright and just to the end of her days. Sincere and true, in her heart and mind, Beautiful memories, she left behind. Love you mom. Donald Francis Ley 67, Sydney It is with profound sorrow that the family announces the passing of Donald Francis Ley at 67 years. Born in Sydney, Donnie was the son of the late Bernard and Marion (Burt). Loving father of Daryn (Amanda) and Jennifer (Alain Henry) of Sudbury, Ont. Beloved Papa Ocean to Emily, Tori, Ethan, Kendra, Ryker and Haven. Cherished brother of Myrna (Pat Delaney), William (Alice), Diane MacInnis, Florence (Frank Sampson), Debbie (Dave Mullins) and Brian (Tonya). Loving companion to Sandra Evely. Besides his parents, Donnie was predeceased by sister Evelyn Oakley and brother Gordie. He was retired from Inco in Sudbury where he worked as a hoisting engineer for 30 years before the ocean called him back home. Donnie touched the lives of everyone he knew with his selfless nature. He had a wicked sense of humour that warmed hearts. Donnie also had a VW Westvalia that was to take him all over the country. After tirelessly working to repair the travel van, Donnie got the vehicle humming along at a whopping 75 ft/gallon. For anyone looking for a travel van with lots of expensive new parts, Donnie’s can be found at the bottom of the Sydney River. A celebration of Donnie’s life will be held at SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks, at a later date. In lieu of flowers or donations, his children would like you to consider supporting a new album by his nephew Keith Mullins that will be dedicated to Donnie’s memory. Donnie was forever proud of how a love and talent for music brought his family together. From his parents, to his siblings, to his nieces, nephews and children, music has always been the heart and soul of the family. The family would like to thank Dr. S. Haleem and the wonderful staff in Palliative Care at CBRH for the comfort and support they provided Donnie at the end of his life. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of