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 13, 2014 Thursday There were 7 obituaries published today George Turner - 93 yrs Frances Cecila MacNeil - 91 yrs Gladys Isabel MacDonald - 76 yrs Mary Ann “Mamie” Whatling - 97 yrs Carol Ann Peach - 68 yrs Stephen Augustine MacEachern - 70 yrs Charles Moore - 62 yrs George Turner Born In: New Haven Born: May 26th, 1920 Passed in: New Haven Passed on: February 11th, 2014 George Turner, 93, of New Haven, N.S., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, at Buchanan Memorial Hospital. Born in New Haven, Victoria County, he was the son of the late Alfred and Mary (Burrage) Turner. George worked as a fisherman in his early years and as a lighthouse keeper at Cape North (Money Point) until his retirement. He enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1941 and served in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe with the 15th Field Regiment, Division 4 as a gunner. George is survived by his wife of 53 years, Theresa (LaRusic); his children, Maureen (Nicky) Grover, Dingwall, NS, Karen, Regina, SK, Kevin (Marilyn), Kamloops, BC and Georgette (Ken), Iona, PE; sister Lillian Morse (Ken), Kingston, NS, brother Alymer, New Haven, NS; grandchildren, Bethany and Jeffrey Grover, Rachael and Taya Turner, Julie and Ben Van de Wiel and by many nieces and nephews. George is predeceased by brothers Thomas, Walter, Gordon (Peter), Hector and sisters Blanche and Helen. Cremation has taken place. Mass of Christian Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at 1 p.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Church in St. Margaret’s Village, N.S. with Fr. Dan MacDonald officiating. Interment will be held in the parish cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s memory to Cystic Fibrosis Canada or to a charity of choice. Words of comfort may be sent to the family by visiting www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. Frances MacNeil Born In: Sydney Born: May 26th, 1920 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: February 11th, 2014 It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Frances MacNeil, 91, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, on Tuesday Feb. 11, 2014. Born in Sydney, Frances was the daughter of the late Michael and Florence MacNeil of Sydney. Frances was a graduate of Holy Angels Convent and on Aug. 11, 1943, she married the love of her life, Malcolm MacNeil. Frances and Malcolm lived most of their married life in Mississauga, Ont., where Frances was a longtime employee of Lever Brothers. In 1996 Fran and Malk returned to Cape Breton, living in Sydney River and recently residing at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care. Frances was a person of great faith attending Our Lady of Fatima Church for many years. Her interests included quilting and tending to her beautiful gardens. Fran and Malk loved to travel, visiting many parts of the world. Frances is survived by her only brother, Father Joseph A. MacNeil of Shenacadie and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Malcolm in 2012, sisters, Theresa Marie and Collette. Special thanks is extended to the wonderful staff of Steelworkers Lane - Harbourstone Enhanced Care — for their care, concern and genuine love for Frances. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at St. Barra Church, Christmas Island, from 9 to 11a.m. Funeral Mass will be held immediately following, beginning at 11 a.m. with Fr. Joe A. MacNeil presiding. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the MacNeil family by visiting www.francisfuneralhome.ca. Gladys Isabel MacDonald Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Port Morien Passed on: February 11th, 2014 Gladys MacDonald, 76 of Port Morien, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, Gladys was the daughter of the late John and Isabel (Orr) Gilholm. She was a member of St. John’s United Church, Port Morien. Gladys started her working career as a telephone operator in Port Morien and later she retired from Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Schoolboard. She was a life member at Branch 55, Royal Canadian Legion, Port Morien, and served as Legion Chaplain and secretary. Gladys was very community-minded and volunteered her time at her church and legion; she was always ready to lend a helping hand. But mostly, Gladys will be remembered as having a great sense of humour, a quick wit; and the ability to tell a good joke or story. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Paula (Randy), Bedford; two brothers, David (Deanna), Jack, both in Sydney; one sister, Catherine, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren, Chris and Scott Aucoin and her special nephew, Christopher Gilholm. Besides her parents, Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Michael, one son, Alan Michael and a sister, Margie. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. Robert Biggar is Saturday, 2 p.m. in St. John’s United Church, Port Morien. Interment in Blackbrook Cemetery. All are invited to join the family for a reception at Branch 55 RCL, Port Morien. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Mary Ann 'Mamie' Whatling Born In: Sydney Mines Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: February 1st, 2014 Mary Ann Whatling, 97, formerly of Westmount, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 at Taigh Solas of the Northside General Hospital in North Sydney. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Loretta (Cooke) MacLean. She was a member of Holy Rosary parish, Westmount. Mamie loved to garden and was devoted to her pets over the years and took great interest in supporting animal welfare. A graduate of St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, Class of 1938, she was employed at St. Rita Hospital for a short time before moving to New York City in 1946. There she worked as a nurse at the Brooklyn Eye & Ear Hospital, was a case worker for the Department of Social Services and finally served as a liaison between the Welfare Department and Family Court of Staten Island, NY. She retired back to Cape Breton in the early 1980s. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and their extended family. She was predeceased by her husband Ernest in 1986; five sisters, Ethel, Greta, Lorraine, Alice, Theresa and two brothers, Hughie and Philip. There will be no visitation for the late Mrs. Whatling. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel with Rev Doug Murphy officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. Donations to the local SPCA or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com. Carol Ann Peach Born In: Sydney Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: February 11th, 2014 Carol Ann Peach, of Waterford Heights, New Waterford, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late John and Annie Mae (MacPherson) MacDonald. Carol Ann is survived by her daughter, Anita Yates (Reg Axworthy), Sydney; sons, John Peach, Ontario and David (Susie) Yates, Sydney; sister, Leona; grandchildren, David, Jordan, Ashley, Christopher and Mikey. She was predeceased by her son, Ronnie Yates and sister, Donna. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday 11 a.m., with Mr. Gary Grant officiating. Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email [email protected] Stephen Augustine MacEachern Born In: Dingwall Born: May 30th, 1943 Passed on: February 11th, 2014 With heavy hearts and tear filled eyes, we announce the sudden death of Stephen. He was born and raised in Dingwall, where he resided most of his life, having left for only a short period of time, residing in Dartmouth and Ontario. In his younger years, Stephen was an avid boxer with a very impressive record in the ring. However, his career in boxing was cut short due to a car accident which left him paralyzed. He was told that he would never walk again but with the heart and determination of a boxer he did walk again without assistance, although later in life he was once again confined to a wheelchair. Stephen never lost his love for boxing and over the years he trained many young men, and women from Dingwall and surrounding arrears. He was recognized by the Nova Scotia Boxing Association and invited to many of their events. As a young man Stephen met and married the love of his life, Carolyn Fraser. He was a die hard Habs fan, and no one could win an argument with him dealing with politics. Stephen also had a great love for traditional music and was especially fond of listening to laments played on fiddle and highland bagpipes. Everyone knew Stephen in the small community of Dingwall and helped him out many times. We know he would like to say thank you, especially to his ‘Buddies’. There was also another side to Stephen: his strong faith and knowledge of scripture. It was rare for him to miss watching mass on TV. It was his strong faith that seen him through many hardships. Stephen is survived by three sisters and one brother; Pauline Chubbs, Dingwall; Christena Lewis, Edwardsville; Ruth Brock, Ontario and Alex (Shirley) MacEachern, Baddeck; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. Stephen was predeceased by his wife, Carolyn (Fraser) MacEachern; parents, Augustine and Maggie MacEachern; sisters, Kay Dunphy, Jessie Fitzgerald; brothers, John William, Archie, Douglas, Russell, Michael and Dukie MacEachern. We would like to extend sincere thanks to all home care workers. Visitation for the late Mr. MacEachern will take place at St. Joseph’s Church, Dingwall on Sunday, Feb. 16 from 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday at 2 p.m. with Fr. Jake Andrea officiating. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. “Lord Jesus, of you I will sing as I journey.” Charles Moore Born In: Sydney Born: January 11th, 1951 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of a loving soul mate, devoted father, doting Grampy, and faithful brother, Charles Moore. Born in Sydney, Jan. 11, 1951, he was the son of the late Fred and Irene (Sheppard) Moore. Charlie passed away at the Toronto General Hospital while awaiting a lifesaving lung transplant for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Although our miracle was not to be, he never gave up his valiant fight to the very end. In his earlier years, he was a member of the LIU, Local 1115, working on many construction projects in the Cape Breton area prior to relocating to Ottawa where he was employed until he retired in 2012 due to ill health. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman who took great enjoyment in life’s simpler pleasures, displayed great pride in his building projects, was an accomplished cook, but lived to tease his grandchildren. No problem was ever too big or too small for him to solve and his advice was dispensed with great modesty. Left to mourn his passing is his wife of 40 years, Kenna (MacLeod); his son, Jason (Sophie Lafontaine), Ottawa; daughter, Jennifer (Sean) Forrester, Oshawa, and his 10 grandchildren who, to him, were his pots of gold at the end of the rainbow — Brian, Bailey, Devon, Anabelle, Jordan, Calum, Sam, Teagan, Owen and Charlie. He is also survived by sisters, Christine (John) White, U.K., Donna (John) Landry, Nancy (Jackie) Polegato; brothers, Wayne (Shirley), George (Lorraine); sister-in-law, Marilyn and by numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Walter. He will be missed by his faithful companion, Maggie. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15 with visitation from 1-3 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, Alexandra Street, with a memorial service immediately following. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation, Lung Transplant Program, R. Fraser Elliott Building, 190 Elizabeth St., 5th Floor, Toronto, Ont., M5G 2C4, or the Lung Association of N.S., 6331 Lady Hammond Road, Suite 200, Halifax, N.S., B3K 2S2. "Grief never ends, but it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith ... It is the price of love." Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com.