Looking for Family connections for Gillis Gillis born Scotland 1792 married to Ann MacDougall born Scotland 1802. Children were Catherine 1826, Mary 1832, James 1835, Margaret 1838, Mary 1841, Ronald 1844 and Joseph born July 23, 1847. Joseph was baptized at St Margaret's Church Grand Mira. Sponsors were Angus Gillis and Catherine MacDonald. This family relocated to Lochiel, Glengarry Ontario in the 1850's except for The first Mary. I have been told she was married to John H MacDonald of the East Bay/Mira area. Anyone missing a Gillis Gillis? Regards J. R. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 28, 2014, at 6:56 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Cape Breton Deaths January 27, 2014 Monday (Carol MacLean) > 2. Cape Breton Deaths January 28, 2014 Tuesday (Carol MacLean) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:54:30 -0800 > From: Carol MacLean <[email protected]> > Subject: [NS-CB] Cape Breton Deaths January 27, 2014 Monday > To: [email protected], [email protected] > Message-ID: <[email protected][192.168.0.106]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" > > Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL > ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - > <<http://www.cbgen.org/>http://www.cbgen.org/><http://www.cbgen.org>www.cbgen.org > NEW MEMBERS WELCOME > > Cape Breton Deaths January 27, 2014 Monday > > There were 10 obituaries published today > > <http://www.inmemoriam.ca/announcement_view.php?noEvent=310086&lang=en>Joseph > "Papa Joe" Yorke > <http://www.inmemoriam.ca/announcement_view.php?noEvent=310080&lang=en>Mary > Agnes 'Aggie' Donovan - 73 yrs > <http://www.inmemoriam.ca/announcement_view.php?noEvent=310078&lang=en>Susan > (Marsh) Deruelle - 46 yrs > <http://www.inmemoriam.ca/announcement_view.php?noEvent=310076&lang=en>Bertha > Alice Benedict > <http://www.inmemoriam.ca/announcement_view.php?noEvent=310074&lang=en>David > Bryan Francis - 57 yrs > <http://www.inmemoriam.ca/announcement_view.php?noEvent=310044&lang=en>David > John Rymes - 56 yrs > <http://www.inmemoriam.ca/announcement_view.php?noEvent=310041&lang=en>John > Gregory Gillis - 84 yrs > <http://www.inmemoriam.ca/announcement_view.php?noEvent=310040&lang=en>Joseph > Ignatius Bray - 69 yrs > <http://www.inmemoriam.ca/announcement_view.php?noEvent=310034&lang=en>Ann > Gaupholm (Whalen) - > <http://www.inmemoriam.ca/announcement_view.php?noEvent=309837&lang=en>Barbara > Jacqueline Brownell - 79 yrs > > > > Joseph Yorke > > > Passed in: North Sydney > > Passed on: January 24th, 2014 > > It is with the deepest of sorrow, and broken hearts, we the family > announce the passing of our father, and moms best friend Papa Joe, > Saturday, Jan. 24, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. > Born in North Sydney, where he resided with his wife of 52 years > Linda. He was known by many as a man of many words and never passed > up an opportunity to make someone laugh with his own brand of quick > wit and humour. Before several years and battles with heart disease, > Dad would enjoy his time outdoors fishing at his secret place 'York > Pond' ... which is still a secret. Joe also spent time painting > scenes that we will cherish and display in our home with a fondness > more dear than yesterday. > Joe is survived by his wife, Linda (Matthews) Yorke; his children, > Brenda, Bonaire, > Joey, Ontario, Margaret (Ray MacVicar), Sydney, and Richarda, > Alberta. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Sean and Anthony, > Alberta, Melissa (Marc) and Alex, Dartmouth, Joseph and Anthony, > Ontario, Brian Christopher, Alberta, and Justin and Carlin, Sydney > and great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Jay, also several nieces and > nephews. > Joe was the last surviving member of his immediate family and he was > predeceased and welcomed home by his parents, Anthony and Margaret > Yorke, brothers, Richard, Ronnie and Lloyd and his sisters, Kay, > Theresa and Marie, also a number of nieces and nephews. > We wish to thank Dr. Beth MacCormick for her years of care and > kindness. The nurses and doctors attending Dad at the Cape Breton > Regional Hospital Intensive Care Unit who so gently and with great > respect ensured he had peace and comfort. > Our greatest thanks and appreciation we extend to our Mother and Dads > best friend, with her love, devotion and tireless care, she brought > dad through many battles and gave him many more years to enjoy > another day. > Visitation for Joe will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the W.J. > Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral > service will be held at 11a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with > Rev. Paul Abbass officiating. Burial will take place at Holy Cross > Cemetery, North Sydney. > Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Church Building Fund, > Talbot House or to a charity of choice. > Online condolences may be made to <http://www.wjdooley.com>www.wjdooley.com > > > > Mary Agnes 'Aggie' Donovan > > > Born: > February 28th, 1940 > > Passed in: Ingonish Halifax > Passed on: January 25th, 2014 > > On Jan. 25, 2014, God called home one of his angels. Mary Agnes > Donovan (nee Whitty) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by > her loving family. > Aggie was born on Feb. 28, 1940, and was the daughter of the late > George and Gertrude (Hines) Whitty. > Aggie will live on in the hearts of her husband of 51 years, her one > true love and best friend, Tom Donovan; their daughter, Wendy (Paul > Guillemette), Glen Ross, Ont.; their sons, Doran (Laura), Halifax, > and Sean (Becca), San Diego, California. > Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Alexis, Ella, Cole and > Avery brought sunshine and laughter into her life. Nanny always made > time to shower them with lots of love and affection. > Aggie is also survived by her brothers, Freeman (Flora Anne) Whitty > and Doug (Judy) Whitty, both in Charlottetown, Maurice (Violet) > Whitty, Ingonish Beach, Bert Whitty, Indian River, Joe (Edie) Whitty, > Liverpool; and sisters, Cathy (Basil) Favaro, Cornwall, P.E.I., > Lillian (Glen) Pepperdine, Enfield, and sister-in-law, Ivetta Whitty, > Halifax, besides numerous nieces and nephews. > Aggie was a well-loved and respected school teacher for 35 years > until her retirement. She began her career in Neil's Harbour and > spent most of her teaching years in the Ingonish area. She was a > dedicated and caring teacher; for her teaching was not just a job, > but a labour of love. Her students felt loved and respected; many > have approached her as adults to thank her for her kindness and to > tell her of their fond memories of being in her class. > Aggie will be remembered for her amazing generosity, her strong faith > and her endless hospitality to all who entered her home. "When > someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a beautiful > treasure to always hold in your heart". > Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Everett, > Dennis and Barry, a sister, Theresa, sister-in-law, Sandra, nephews, > Blair, Joseph, and Thomas, who was more like a son to her and Tom. > The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Dave Dupere, > Barbara Stewart , Dr. Tim Benstead, Dr. Richard Leckey, Dr. John > Ritter, Dr. Ed Kinley, Melanie Ellerker, Karen Gibson, Terri Cooper > and the ALS Society of NS, ALS Clinic, Wanda Barron, Fr. Owen > Connolly, Palliative Care, and VON. Your concern, care and dedication > in helping all of our family during these past months were deeply > appreciated and will never be forgotten. > Funeral arrangements made by Atlantic Funeral Homes. There will be no > visitation. A funeral service will take place at Canadian Martyrs > Catholic Church, 5900 Inglis St., Halifax on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 11 > a.m. to be immediately followed by a reception in the Church hall. > Interment is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at St Peter's > Parish in Ingonish Beach. > Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the ALS Society, 900 > Windmill Rd, Suite 113, Dartmouth, N.S., B3B 1B7 or St. Peter's > Church Graveyard Fund, Ingonish Beach, N.S., B0C 1L0. > > > > Susan (Marsh) Deruelle > > Passed in: New Waterford > Passed on: January 25th, 2014 > > Susan (Marsh) Deruelle, 46, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Jan. > 25, 2014, in New Waterford. > Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the V.J. > McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. > <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca>www.vjmcgillivray.ca > > > > Bertha Alice Benedict > > Passed in: Sydney Forks > Passed on: January 26th, 2014 > > Bertha Benedict of Meadows Road, Sydney Forks, passed away Jan. 26, > 2014, at the Cove Guest Home, Sydney with daughter Paulette at her > side. > Bertha is survived by her husband of 68 years, Paul Benedict and her > five children, Doug (Marie) Benedict, Truro, Paulette (John) Corbett, > Sydney Forks, Pauline (Don) Mitton, Halifax, David (Ann) Benedict, > Sydney Forks, and Rebecca Benedict (Paul Devlin), Bowden, Alta.; 11 > grandchildren, Kimberley (Jean Claude Beaudry) Benedict, Catherine > Benedict, Janet (Ryan) Sommers, Carolyn (Garett) Nickelo, Heather > (Tige) Procyshyn, Peter Mitton, Allison Corbett (Kirk Oliver), > Michael Corbett, Cheryl Benedict, Steven (Rachel) Chiasson and David > (Karolyn) Chiasson; great-grandchildren, Matthieu, Jacob, Liam > (Beaudry) Benedict, Benedict, Atticus Sommers, Morgan, Callen, Amy > Procyshyn, Avery Sydney Chiasson, Thomas Rennee, Jacob Chiasson, Cody > Corbett and Carson Oliver. > The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was > predeceased by parents, Hubert and Ivy Jackson, Sydney River, twin > brother, Douglas, brothers, Gordon, John, Edward and Ralph Jackson > and sisters, Clara Ross and Isabel Novak. She was also predeceased by > infant granddaughter, Nancy Nicole Benedict. > With a strong sense of self-reliance and determination, Bertha was > one of those who didn't complain, she just worked a little harder. > Her lifelong hobby was textile crafts created for her family and > others. She started knitting for Second World War troops and ended > knitting for children of a Sydney school. Her family have a wealth of > crocheted, tatted, quilted, hooked and knitted items from her never > still hands. She and Paul enjoyed visits with family and friends > especially during the years they wintered in Florida. Everyone > enjoyed the taste and smell of her homemade bread and a cup of tea. > The family extends thanks to the staff of the Creative Care Unit of > the Cove Guest Home for their compassionate end of life care for > Bertha. > Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, from 2-4 and 7-9 > p.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held at the > United Protestant Church of Sydney River on Wednesday at 2 p.m. with > Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Interment at a later date. > In lieu of flowers please donate to the Canadian Lung Association or > charity of your choice. > Condolences may be sent to the family at > <http://www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca>www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or > e-mail > <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] > > > > David Bryan Francis > > Born In: Antigonish, Canada > Passed in: Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation > Passed on: January 24th, 2014 > > Francis, David Bryan, 57, of Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation and Howie Centre > died Jan. 24, 2014, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. > Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Peter Sylliboy and Annie > Mary Pictou. > David was in his second term as councillor for the Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw > Nation. In his early years, he was a self-employed drywaller. > Dave was a people person who made friends easily. He will be > remembered for his sense of humour and quick comebacks. David's > humour wasn't all that made people smile. His generosity and kindness > made a lasting impression. He was an avid Boston Bruins and Kasey > Kahne fan. David, himself, raced 4-cylinder stock cars for a short > time with the help of Ferg MacKinnon and his nephews. > He is survived by his 'Odie', Sarah 'Sally' Johnson, children, Lisa > Paul, Millbrook, and Tanya Francis, Terena Francis, and Tma Francis, > all of Paqtnkek; special grandson, Chad; grandchildren, Eric, Daisy, > Sydney, Caitlin (also a goddaughter), Brendan, Aaron, Logan, Dexter, > Andre, Sierra, Antle, and Keon; great-grandchildren, Casey and Jace; > siblings, Mary Rose Watts (Eric), Truro, Phyllis Prosper (John), > Waycobah, Robert Pictou, Christopher Pictou (Denise) and Marie Pictou > (Dave), all of Paqtnkek; godchildren, Patrick Johnson, C.J. Pictou, > and Niko Clair; his right-hand man, Martin Julian; special friend, > Holly, and many nieces, nephews, and foster siblings. > Predeceased by his sister, Lorraine Sack, and special friend, Buddy. > Visitation will be held Monday after 6:30 p.m. at 37 Saqamow Rd., > Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at 11 > a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Heatherton, with Rev. Charles > Cameron presiding. Burial in St. Ann's Cemetery, Summerside Road. > Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the C.L. Curry > Funeral Home, Antigonish. > Online condolences: <http://www.clcurry.com>www.clcurry.com > > > > David Rymes > > Born In: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada > Born: April 22nd, 1957 > Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada > Passed on: January 24th, 2014 > > It is with broken hearts that the family of David John Rymes, age 56, > of Kempt Head, Cape Breton, announce his passing on January 24th, > 2014 at Victoria General Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia following a > courageous battle with cancer. David was born in Thunder Bay, > Ontario, son of Martin James (Jim) and Phyllis Rymes. David had a > strong work ethic and was a manager in the retail sector with > positions all over Canada and was most recently the store manager at > Michael's in Thunder Bay, Timmins and New Minas until his illness. > David had a passion for do-it-yourself projects and loved spending > time enjoying the view of the Bras d'Or Lakes from the deck he > recently built. He also enjoyed spending time on the water fishing > and exploring the roads and trails near his home. He loved spending > time with his family, especially his grandchildren and never missed > an opportunity to express his love for them. David is survived by his > loving wife Brenda (Marks); parents Jim and Phyllis Rymes; > mother-in-law Margaret Marks; daughters Kristi Green (Adam), Katrina > Smart (Ian); stepchildren Victoria and Matthew Prince; beloved > grandchildren Austin, Samantha and Mackenzie; sister Sue Rob (Art); > brothers Rick (Joanne) and Ed (Suzanne); brother-in-laws Chris Marks > (Nancy); Paul Marks (Darlene); sister-in-law Diane Ferguson. David is > also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as his faithful > dog Emma. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of David's life > will be held in Thunder Bay pending arrangements. If so desired, a > memorial donation may be made to the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital > Foundation in Halifax at > <http://www.qe2foundation.com>www.qe2foundation.com. The family > wishes to recognize the exceptional care received from the Hematology > Department, Fourth floor Med Day Unit, Physicians, nurses and staff > from 8-B and the MSICU at the Victoria General hospital. > > > > John Gillis > > Born In: Grand Mira > Passed in: Grand Mira > Passed on: January 24th, 2014 > > It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, > grandfather and great-grandfather, John Gregory Gillis, 84 of Grand > Mira South. John passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 24, 2014. > Born in Grand Mira, John was the son of the late Neil D. and Agnes > (MacKinnon) Gillis. > John was predeceased by his wife, Rose Marie (Black) Gillis; > daughters, Anne Marie and Janice (in infancy); brothers, Danny, > Rannie and Neil and sister, Tina Baldwin. > Prior to his retirement in 1991, John was employed for 30 plus years > with Mason's Wholesale Ltd. He took pride in his work and was a very > dedicated employee. He was a lifelong resident of Grand Mira South > and loved being home and with family. His community and family were > everything. > John is survived by sons, Steve (Mora) and Ronnie (Ann); daughters, > Helen (David) Ferguson, Theresa, Mary, Donna (Eddie) Niedzielski, > Karen (Blair) MacDonald, Kim (Glenn) MacDonald and Arlene (Dexter) > Wiseman; 20 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. John is also > survived by brothers, Jimmy and Joe; sister, Sadie (Allan) MacNeil; > sisters-in-law, Theresa and Peggy Gillis; numerous nieces and nephews. > Visitation for the late John Gillis will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. > Monday, Jan. 27 at T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be > celebrated 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 at St. Margaret's Church, Grand > Mira South, Fr. Paul MacGillvary will officiate. Interment in the > parish cemetery > Donations in John's memory may be made to St. Margaret's Cemetery > Fund or a charity of choice. > Online condolences may be made by visiting > <http://www.twcurry.com>www.twcurry.com. > "Be it ever so humble. > > > > Joseph Ignatius Bray > > Passed in: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada > Passed on: January 17th, 2014 > > Joseph Ignatius Bray, 69 passed away suddenly Jan. 17, 2014 at the > Moncton City Hospital. > He is survived by his wife, Lillian St. Peter; sons, Andrew (Sunny), > Dartmouth, N.S. and Matthew (Jennifer), Happy Valley-Goose Bay, > Nfld.; grandchildren, Anna, Seth, Lily, Nova and Juno; sisters; Mary > Carter, Glace Bay, N.S. and Rita (Bill) Dinn, Antigonish, N.S. > Joe was the son of the late Arthur W. Bray and Elizabeth (Nearing) > Bray, Port Morien. > Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the > Parkinson's Society or a chairity of your choice. > Online condolances and sharing of memories may be forwarded via: > <http://www.campbellsamherst.ca>www.campbellsamherst.ca. > > > > Ann Gaupholm (Whalen) > > Passed in: Ontario > Passed on: January 23rd, 2014 > > Ann, a former resident of Glace Bay passed away peacefully January > 23, 2014 with her husband Edwin and her sisters Maris Hatherly, > Hilary Gallacher, Nancy McKinnon and niece Jackie Hatherly beside > her. Survived by her brother George Whalen in Bridgeport and sister > Florence Waddell in Charlotte GA. > Arrangements for Ann Gaupholm are being handled privately with the > family and have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster > Chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk's Falls, Ontario. > Online condolences may be made at > <http://www.opatovskyfuneralhome.com>www.opatovskyfuneralhome.com. > > > > Barbara Brownell > > > Born In: Birch Grove, Nova Scotia, Canada > Born: October 15th, 1934 > Passed in: Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada > Passed on: January 3rd, 2014 > > Barbara Jacqueline (Wareham) Brownell passed away peacefully on Jan. > 3, 2014 in Chilliwack, B.C. > Born on Oct. 15, 1934 in Birch Grove, Cape Breton, N.S., the daughter > of the late Maude (Pickford) (Janes) and William Wareham Sr. Barbara > served her country in the RCAF (1953-58) as a Fighter Control > Operator and later with the Department of National Defense. She along > with her husband Carl became members of the Canadian Legion Br. 280 > and were very involved members. Barbara was also a member of the > ladies auxiliary where she served many executive positions including > six years as president. She was always willing to help others and > most appreciative of kindnesses shown to her. A quiet lady by nature, > she loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them. > She enjoyed reading and travelling to visit family and experience new > and exciting ventures like salmon fishing and a cruise up the Pacific > coast to Alaska and a helicopter ride to see the glaciers. > She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted > husband of 55 years, Carl; son, Kevin (Debbie); daughter, Sheryl; > nephew, Dan (Valdina); 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; > sisters, Jerusha (George) Roberts and Sharon (Emile) Fournier and > brothers, Frank, Baxter and Howard Janes and Clyde Wareham; special > niece, Rolonda Hussey and special sister, Christina 'Tootsie' Gallant. > Predeceased by parents; sisters, Margaret Penny, Sarah Hennessey, > Clara Hennessey, Dorothy Fukala and Claudine Hussey and brothers, > William Jr., Ernest, Samuel, Elijah Wareham and Charles Janes. > A special thank you to Dr. Ross, his staff and the staff at > Chilliwack Hospital. > As per Barbara's request there will be no visitation. A memorial > service will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014 at Vedder Legion Branch > 280, 5661 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, B.C. at 12 p.m. with a reception > to follow. > In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke > Foundation would be appreciated. > Online condolences can be left at <http://www.kearneyfs.com>www.kearneyfs.com. > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:55:56 -0800 > From: Carol MacLean <[email protected]> > Subject: [NS-CB] Cape Breton Deaths January 28, 2014 Tuesday > To: [email protected], [email protected] > Message-ID: <[email protected]t> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 > > 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 January 28, 2014 Tuesday > > There were obituaries published today > > Walter Donald ?Wally? MacLeod - 68 yrs > Christina Saccary - 93 yrs > Catherine Isabel ?Belle? Bonang - 86 yrs > Mary Elizabeth ?Betty? MacLeod - 97 yrs > Angus Gerald Campbell - 58 yrs > Mary Matilda White - > Doris ?Dodie? MacDonald - 83 yrs > > > > Walter Donald 'Wally' Macleod > > Born In: Neil's Harbour > Born: February 25th, 1945 > > Passed in: White Point > Passed on: January 26th, 2014 > > > It is with the heaviest of hearts that we the family announce the passing of our dearest father, brother, grandfather and friend, Walter Donald Macleod on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at Buchanan Memorial Hospital in Neil's Harbour surrounded by his loving family. > Born Feb. 25, 1945, in Neils Harbour, he was the son of the late John Neilie and Edith (MacDonald) Macleod. > He was a member of Aspy Bay United Church, Aspy Bay. > Being a member of the Sydney Curling Club, Wally was an avid and well-known curler in the 1970s. > During that time Wally made many friends while working for Eastern transport in Sydney. Upon returning to Dingwall, Wally (with wife Margaret MacNeil and family) managed and operated the Highland Heart Canteen. Wally was also employed as a dockside monitor for Department of Fisheries and eventually worked and retired with Canada Post. Some of Wally's favourite hobbies were going to square dances, Celtic music, playing guitar and his passion for sports, especially hockey. He was a true blue Leafs fan till the very end. > Wally's time was spent enjoying time with his best friend and devoted partner Rose and her family who meant the world to Wally. His love for pets was felt by Bear his cat whom Wally cherished. Although Wally made many friends throughout the years Burt Doucette was the one closest to his heart. > Wally is survived by his daughter, Debbie Macleod, Sydney; son, Scott Macleod, Edmonton; grandchildren, ,Jordan, Jessica, Joey, Ryan, his beloved Rose and her family. > He is also survived by brothers, Arnold (Claire) Macleod, Baddeck, and Neiland (Carol ) Macleod, Dingwall; a special aunt, Hectorine; many nieces, nephews and cousins. > Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Alexander Macleod, niece, Melanie Macleod and special friend, Mary MacDonald. > Walter?s family would like to extend a special thank you to Janice and the staff at the Buchanan Memorial Hospital and Wanda Barron with palliative care services for making Wally's journey a peaceful one. > In honoring Wally?s wishes, no visitation will be held. A celebration of his life will take place at Aspy bay United Church on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Margie Wood officiating. Burial to take place at a later date. > Donations may be made to the palliative care services or charity of choice. > Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome.com. > > > > > Christina Saccary > > Born In: Glace Bay > > Passed in: Bridgeport > Passed on: January 26th, 2014 > > It is with sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Christina (Lynk) Saccary, 93, on Jan. 26, 2014, at Seaview Manor. > Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Hector and Mary (MacNeil) Lynk. > In her earlier years she was a member of Chalmer?s CGIT. After marriage Christina was involved with the Immaculate Conception CWL. She was also a member of the Bridgeport School Auxiliary and Row Street AC Club. In her later years she became a member of the Glace Bay Pensioner?s Club. Mom spent many years working as a nurse?s aide, a job she cherished. > Mom is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth 'Rene' Wall, Glace Bay, Mary Saccary, Toronto; and two sons, Hector (Patricia), Saskatchewan, and Tim (Jeanette), Dominion18 18 cherished grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. > Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Leo, sons, Sheldon, Gerard, James, twin sister, Mary O?Neill and nephew, Freddie O?Neill. > There will be no visitation at Christina?s request. Cremation has taken place under the care and guidance of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Interment will take place at a later date. > As an expression of sympathy in Mom?s memory, donations may be made to Seaview Manor or the Alzheimer?s Society of Nova Scotia. > The family would like extend a special thank you to her son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Jeanette for their many years of love and care given to our Mom. Also to Seaview Manor and Dr. Ellerker for their dedication and kindness. > Online condolences to the Saccary family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. > > > > > Catherine 'Belle' Bonang > > Born In: Sydney > > Passed in: Westmount, Canada > Passed on: January 27th, 2014 > > With heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of our loving mother and grandmother, Catherine Isabel 'Belle' Bonang, 86, on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at the Northside General Hospital after a brief illness with her family by her side. > Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Matilda (LeBlanc) Haynes. > Belle was a kind, loving and happy person who always had a smile for everyone and enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. In her earlier years she loved shopping, fishing and hunting. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church in Westmount. > She is survived by her two sons, David Bonang, Brooklyn, N.S., Bruce (Marianne) Bonang, Westmount; her two daughters, Sharon Bonang, North Sydney, and Marie (Earl) Musgrave, Shenacadie, with whom she resided for the past year. Also surviving are her six grandchildren Davis, Shannon, Denise, Michael, Vicki and Zoe. > Besides her parents, Belle was predeceased by her husband Ralph Bonang. > The family wishes to thank the Cape Breton County Homemakers Agency for all their support during the past year, the Palliative Care and ER staff at the Northside General Hospital for the excellent care shown to our family as well as our mother. > Visitation for Belle will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral mass for Belle will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday at Holy Rosary Church, Westmount, with Rev. Doug Murphy officiating. Burial will take place at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Westmount at a later date. > Family flowers only please, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. > Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. > > > > > Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' MacLeod > > Born In: North Sydney > Born: October 23rd, 1916 > > Passed in: North Sydney > Passed on: January 26th, 2014 > > It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' MacLeod, 97, on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care in Sydney. > Born in North Sydney on Oct. 23, 1916, the daughter of the late William and Ada (Adams) Burrows, Betty was the last surviving member of her family. > She was a member of St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney, and at one time a choir member, member of the UCW and the Eastern Star Lodge. She was a former member of St. Columba Church, Leitches Creek. > Betty was a kind, gentle and loving soul and had a very friendly nature with a smile for everyone. She was a great saleslady, having worked at Meloney?s Shoe Store in North Sydney for over 15 years. > Betty is survived by one niece, Betty Anne MacDonald (Gary Fitzgerald), Cambridge, N.S., and by her sisters-in-law, Helen Bennett, Muriel MacInnis and Marjorie MacInnis. > Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband Alexander MacInnis and her second husband Gordon MacLeod, her brother Walter Burrows and his wife Mary and her sister Jean and her husband Stan Brown. > Visitation for Betty will be held from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday at St. Matthew Wesley United Church with Rev. David Luker officiating. Burial at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney at a later date. > Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. > Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com > > > > > Angus Campbell > > Born: July 30th, 1955 > > Passed in: New Waterford > Passed on: January 24th, 2014 > > It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many, Angus Gerard Campbell on Jan. 24, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. > Born July 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Colin and Nellie (Hawley) Campbell. > Angus, a very proud 40-year member of U.A. Local 682 Plumbers and Pipefitter and served as vice-president for many years. He worked as a plumber/pipefitter for greater than 40 years working in many provinces. Angus was a faithful member of St. Leonard?s parish. He was also a member of the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans #217. Angus enjoyed watching sports in particular the Montreal Canadiens. He enjoyed a good card game like cribbage, tarabish, and 45s, especially with his best friend, father-in-law Eddie Tighe. He was an exceptional pool player (by reputation). > Angus was a hard worker and good provider. He loved to spend time with family and friends and always willing to lend a hand to any. He gave generously of his talents. Angus had a wonderful sense of humour and displayed his beautiful smile ?full time?. > A consummate grandfather; Brandon was indeed ?the apple of his eye?. His ?best little buddy? furry friends Zoey and Keith will certainly be aware of his absence. > He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Mary (Tighe); daughter Natashia (Ronnie) McSween; sons Christopher (Christina) & Matthew (Tiffany) and grandson Brandon. Left to mourn also are siblings, Colleen (Joseph) Piccolo; John (Patricia), Kay (James Hogan), Brian (Theresa), Anne (Cyril) Boudreau, Theresa Macdonald, Nellie (Jeff Chung), Charles (Florence), Michael (Lynann) Colin (Michelle S. Bignell), Patricia (Brian MacSween) Bradley (Linda) along with sister-in-law Sheila. Numerous aunts, uncles,nieces & nephews will miss him dearly. > Besides his parents he was predeceased by his mother-in-law Anita (McIssac) Tighe and brother?in-law Clive Macdonald. > Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 29, 201,4 at 4-8 p.m. and a funeral mass will be held Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, at 10 a.m. in the Parish of Saint Leonard with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating with a luncheon to follow at the KOC Plummer Avenue, and all are welcome. Burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. > Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500. > In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association. > To send online condolences go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. > > > > > Mary Matilda White > > Passed in: Glace Bay > Passed on: January 26th, 2014 > > It is with great sadness and love that the family of Mary Matilda (Meade) White announce the passing of their wonderful mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend. > She passed away at her home peacefully on Jan. 26, 2014. > Mary has been a longtime resident of Nolan?s Lane Seniors Complex. She worked at St. Anne?s Convent for 16 years and then devoted the rest of her life to her children and her ever expanding family. The children were the ?light of her life?. She loved to bake and would always bake their favourite oatmeal cookies, earning her the title of ?Cookie Nannie?. > Mary was a devoted Christian all her life. She was a member of Epworth United Church until its closure and then Knox United Church. Mary was an inspiring person who touched the lives of all who knew her. > She was the daughter of Simon Meade and Irene (Manuel) Meade. > She was predeceased by her husband, Bob, her son, Robert, sisters, Evelyn, Irene,brothers, Santford, Churchill, Douglas and Sidney. > Mary is survived by her daughter, Irene Hobson; sisters, Kay Roffey-Dampier, Ronlana McDonald, Ina Castilloux and Sonja Coulas, all residing in Ontario. Also surviving are daughter-in-law, Lorraine White; four grandchildren, Bob White, Laurie (Shawn) Cole, Leslie White, Troy (Tania) White; 11 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren, all residing in Glace Bay. Also left to mourn are numerous nieces, nephews and her longtime friends, Valerie and Mim. > Funeral service for Mary will be held at Knox United Church on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Finlayson officiating and under the direction of Patten Funeral Home. We welcome you to join us in celebrating her life. Interment will follow at a later date. > In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Knox United Church or to a charity of choice. > Words of comfort may be left for the family at www.pattenfuneral.com. > > > > > Doris 'Dodie' MacDonald > > Born In: New Castle > > Passed in: Sydney > Passed on: January 24th, 2014 > > It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Doris MacDonald, 83, formerly of Bridgeport and Reserve Mines. > Doris passed away on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney, where she had been a resident for the past 10 years. > Born in New Castle, N.B., Doris was the daughter of the late Gordon S. and Gertrude E. (Devereau) Ullock. > She was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Church, St. Vincent de Paul Society and Immaculate Conception Nursery School. > Doris will be sadly missed by her daughters, Debbie (Derrick) Gilbert, Glace Bay, Donna MacDonald, Ontario; sons, Donald (Isabell), Upper Tantallon, N.S., Allan (Chris), Ontario, Scott (Margo), Beechville, N.S.; sister, Helen (Murray) Dunnett, Fredericton, N.B.; brother, John (Jean) Ullock, Newcastle, N.B. Also surviving are cherished grandchildren, Kyle, Kurt, Melissa, Nicole, Adam, Justin, Ceili, Cameron, Hayden and great-grandchildren, Hayden, Fiona, Caidence, Skye and Avarie and sister-in-law, Dora Mae Ullock. > Doris was predeceased by her parents, loving husband, Donald S. MacDonald, sister, Betty Hubbard, brothers, Gerald and Don Ullock. > Visitation for Doris will be held 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Friday in Immaculate Conception Church, Bridgeport, with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the church hall. > Donations in Doris? memory may be made to a charity of choice. > Online condolences to the MacDonald family are available through www.vjmcgillivrary.ca. > > > > > ------------------------------ > > To contact the NS-CAPE-BRETON list administrator, send an email to > [email protected] > > To post a message to the NS-CAPE-BRETON mailing list, send an email to [email protected] > > __________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] > with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the > email with no additional text. > > > End of NS-CAPE-BRETON Digest, Vol 9, Issue 28 > *********************************************