Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths January 29, 2013 Wednesday There were obituaries published today Winston Arthur Slade - 73 yrs John Patrick Tighe - 61 yrs Susan Marsh-Deruelle - 46 yrs James Raymond “Big Jim” MacRury - 85 yrs Jennifer Marie Quirk - 32 yrs Angus Campbell - 58 yrs Edna Ruth MacLeod - 93 yrs Ellen Greta Brown - 89 yrs Carl Henry March - 73 yrs Ellen “Greta” (Finney) Brown - 89 yrs second obit for this lady Florence Jessie Nicholson - 94 yrs Winston Arthur Slade Born In: Newfoundland Born: April 10th, 1940 Passed in: Westmount, Canada Passed on: January 27th, 2014 Winston Arthur Slade of Westmount passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 27, 2014. Born in Newfoundland, on April 10, 1940, Winston was a pipefitter with Local 682. Survived by his loving wife of 49 years Mary (Kennedy) Slade; two sons, Winston Jr., Andrew (Danelle), both of Toronto; three grandchildren which he adored, Madalynn, Emily and Victoria; brother Herman Slade, Sydney; sister Fay Brake, Newfoundland; and brother-in-law Michael (Sharon) Kennedy, Westmount. He was predeceased by parents, Edgar and Ada Slade, also sister Joan Wheeler. Visitation will take place on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. At the families request there will be no funeral service, a private family burial will take place at a later date in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Online condolences can be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. John Patrick Tighe Born In: New Waterford Passed in: New Victoria Passed on: January 27th, 2014 John Patrick Tighe, 61, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late John James 'Jackie' and Aiden Rebecca 'Becky' (Laffin) Tighe. He was member of the Local 682 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union in Sydney for 42 years until his retirement. He enjoyed music, playing his guitar and working on cars but most of all, loved his family. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends but we know he will be in a better place. Surviving are his wife Annette Tighe; daughters, Angela Vanessa Tighe (Eric Bond), Rachael (Leonard) MacLean; the light of his life whom he loved with all his heart, granddaughter Alexis Tighe; brothers, Peter Tighe, Wayne Tighe, Jackie Tighe, Tommy Tighe; sister Donna Tighe. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Terry, Christopher ‘Chrissy’ and sister, Diane. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Jan. 30 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Special thanks to the nurses of the second floor at New Waterford Hospital, as well as Palliative Care, who made it bearable and stood by his side. Susan Marsh-Deruelle Born In: New Waterford Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: January 25th, 2014 With great sadness we announce the sudden and untimely passing of Susan Clare Marsh-Deruelle, 46, of New Waterford, N.S., on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. Born in New Waterford, N.S., she was a daughter of Karl Marsh and the late Marilyn (MacDonald) Marsh. She graduated from BEC as student class president and was heavily involved in school activities. Susan went on to Kings College to study journalism where she graduated with the “Golden K” award. She received her honors in English Post Graduate from Dalhousie University. Susan worked for HRDC and Nova Scotia Community Services. Susan was involved in many organizations and in her community; New Waterford Soccer, Cape Breton Parkinson Society, Cape Breton Regional Hospital Board, Cape Breton Special Olympics, Palliative Care, and Cape Breton Autism Society. Susan had a few great passions in her life, cheerleading, politics and being a dedicated mom. She was devoted to cheerleading both in coaching and judging. She enjoyed many hours being involved with the sport and it gave her great pleasure. She was also heavily involved in politics starting at an early age. She was with the Nova Scotia and Federal Liberal parties and ran as a Liberal MLA candidate. She enjoyed politics and the people she met through her efforts in the community. Susan was an avid sports mom and coach. Susan’s presence was always heard and felt at her children’s sporting events. Susan had a large personality and a big heart which touched many friends. She is survived by her husband, Tracy; son, Ethan; daughter, Kellan; father, Karl Marsh; brother, Bruce (Helen) Marsh; sister, Karla (John) MacNeil and nephews, nieces and cousins; in-laws, Arnold and Velma Deruelle and family. She was predeceased by her loving mother Marilyn (MacDonald) Marsh. A special thanks to the staff at the emergency department at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital and EHS. Visitation with be held Thursday, Jan. 30 from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 31 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass of celebration will take place Saturday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Cremation will follow with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery at a later date. A luncheon will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Plummer Avenue, immediately following the funeral mass. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Cape Breton Special Olympics. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Death is nothing at all... I have only slipped away to the next room... I am I and you are you... Whatever we were to each, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, Speak it to me in the same way you always used. Put no difference into your tone, Wear no false air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effect, without the ghost of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolutely unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident. I am but waiting for you for an interval Somewhere very near Just around the corner. All is well. Henry Scott Holland 1847 - 1918 James 'Big Jim' Raymond MacRury Born In: Whitney Pier Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 26th, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Big Jim MacRury on Jan. 26, 2014, surrounded by love at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Whitney Pier, he was the son of the late Neil Alexander and Florence (LeDrew) MacRury. Jim was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Jim is survived by his loving children, Catherine-Anne (Brian) Bowman, Port Hawksbury, Jimmie (Debbie), Mira, John-Hugh (Sharon), Ontario, Paula (Stephen) MacLeod, Sydney; grandchildren, Adam, Katie, Greg, Matthew and Melissa; in-laws Kay Filek, Eileen (Bill) MacNeil, Carol (Paul) Bourgeois, Arthur McKenna, Beatrice MacRury, Catherine MacRury, as well as many nieces and nephews. Jim is also survived by his good friend George Tomie, as well as his loving furry companion, Rory. Dad started work at the age of 14 at the Sydney Steel Plant and worked in the rail finishing mill for 43 years until his retirement in 1985. He was a proud member of the CCF and was a true believer and supporter of Tommy Douglas. Dad was proud to carry the plaque card for the Steel Plant Parade of Concern in 1967. He loved to participate in the rotary shows. In his younger years, Dad enjoyed playing baseball in the Pier and he loved watching the Toronto Blue Jays. Dad was a devoted husband and father and he has left many cherished memories of fun-filled summer vacations spent in Mira and the bungalow in Benacadie. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren and he loved family gatherings with Pauline’s home cooking. Dad enjoyed going for Sunday drives around South Bar especially stopping at the Bayside Canteen and spending time at Iona Beach, which was one of his favourite places. You could be sure to find Dad in his chair, smiling and wiggling his feet while listening to Donnie Campbell every Sunday night. Dad loved Celtic music and his Cape Breton home and he was especially proud to be a Pier boy. Besides his parents, Jim was predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, Pauline (McKenna) in June 2013. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Archie and Donald and by brother-in-law Joe Filek. The family would like to thank the staff and residents of the Irish Cove wing of Harbourstone Enhanced Care for their compassion and care during Dad’s stay there. We will all miss his beautiful smile and friendly ways. Upon Dad’s request there will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be held to celebrate Big Jim’s life on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier, with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment to take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the charity of one’s choice. "Strike three ... Ball Game Over" Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Jennifer Marie Quirk Born In: Sydney Born: January 27th, 1982 Passed in: Truro, Canada Passed on: January 27th, 2014 It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we the family of Jennifer Marie Quirk announce that she passed away suddenly on Jan. 27, 2014, at home. Jennifer was born on July 25, 1982, in Sydney, N.S. Jennifer was a kind and loving person who had such a love for animals, especially her dog Pooh Bear and her cat Georgie. She is survived by her loving father Dougie (Karen) Sullivan. Jennifer is also survived by brother Stephen (Kayla), Sydney; sister Shauna (Keith MacDonald), Middle Sackville, brother Bill, Sydney; nephew Kyler and niece Gracie, also of Middle Sackville; nephew Aiden, New Waterford; grandmother Mary Sullivan and her aunts, uncles and several cousins. Jen loved spending quality time with each one of them. Jennifer was predeceased by her grandfather Kareem Sullivan and great-grandparents Phyllis and William Murphy and cousin, Angela Smits. The Sullivan family will be holding a funeral service 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Rev. Tom Whent will officiate. Donations may be made to the SPCA, 401 East Broadway, Sydney, B1N 3K1. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.twcurry.com. We have lost an angel her on earth but true peace is now hers for eternity. Our loss is heaven’s gain. Angus Campbell Born: July 30th, 1955 Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: January 24th, 2014 Inadvertently omitted from the obituary of Angus Campbell was that he is also survived by in-laws, Eddie and Coleen Tighe, Wayne and Mary, Eddie and Cathy, Debbie and Johnny MacKinnon and families. Edna Ruth MacLeod Born In: North Sydney Born: May 25th, 1920 Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: January 28th, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edna Ruth MacLeod, 93, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at the Northside Community Guest Home. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and the extended family of the Northside Community Guest Home. Born in North Sydney on May 25, 1920, the daughter of the late George Meloney and Jean (Ross) Meloney, Edna was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, North Sydney, and was an active member of the W.M.S. Edna was a graduate of the Victoria General Hospital School of Nursing (1943). Edna took great pride in her role as a RN and was well known for her compassion and loving bedside manner, her respect for the nursing profession extended to those who cared for her for over 20 years at the guest home. Edna is survived by her loving children, Anne (Jim) Robinson, Kingston, N.S., Fred Alan (Elaine), North Sydney, and Glenn (Karen DeAdder), Westmount; and her six beloved grandchildren, Melanie and Jamie (Bernie) Robinson, Andrew, Jonathan, Matthew and Rebecca MacLeod; one great-grandchild, Joshua Robinson and also her nieces and nephews, Patricia, Bruce, Ross, Karen and Sidney Meloney and Sandy Ball. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her devoted husband, Purcell MacLeod, brothers, Ross and Sidney (Lois) Meloney, and in-laws Billy (Gordie) Lovett, Marion (Doug) Ball, and nephew, Ian Lovett. Visitation for Edna will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Thursday at the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday at Calvary Baptist Church, Beech Street, North Sydney, with Rev. John Hannem officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney, at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Northside Community Guest Home Foundation or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. Ellen Greta Brown Born In: Sydney Mines Born: May 28th, 1924 Passed on: January 24th, 2014 With broken hearts and cherished memories we announce the passing of an amazing mom, sister, nanny, gran-nanny and friend, Greta passed away on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at the Northside Community Guest Home with her family by her side. Born in Sydney Mines on May 28, 1924, the daughter of the late William and Mary Ann (Taylor) Finney. Mom was predeceased by her husband Norman, daughter Peggy Dunlap, son-in-law Russie Demarco and brother Bert Finney. Mom was always smiling, a great listener an avid gardener and dedicated volunteer for many charities over the years including the Combined Christmas Cheer Committee, and Guide leader for over 30 years with Girl Guides of Canada. While living in Sydney Mines she was a member of Carman United Church and while in Englishtown she was a member of St. Ann’s Bay United Church in Indian Brook, and she was always a choir member. She loved the hymns and believed they all told a story. She seldom missed any family activities, and was always game for any adventure whether it be kayaking, ski-dooing, dance competitions, tae kwon do events, horse shows, hockey games, picking rocks at the motocross races or a photo shoot. She was always there to support and to cheer us on she was our biggest fan. Mom leaves behind to remember her, her daughters, Norma (John), Bev, Vera Lynn (Everett), and sons, Billy (Diane), Bobby (Linda) and Paul (Helen) and a very special son-in-law James Dunlap. She has 13 grandchildren, Sarah, Becky, Pat, Kimmy, Jamie, Corey, Cody, Daniel, Matthew, Jessica, Alicia, Garrett and Lee. Mom also had 17 great-grandchildren who made her smile even bigger. Her last wish was fulfilled when she was accepted to Dalhousie Medical Research Facility in Halifax where she will continue to help students learn just what an amazing lady she was. There will be a Memorial Service at St Ann’s Bay United Church in Indian Brook on Friday, Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Northside Guest Home Recreation Department where mom had many fun times and made some great friends. Carl Henry March Born In: Sydney Passed in: Ingonish Passed on: January 28th, 2014 Carl Henry March, of Ingonish, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neils Harbour. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Albert and Annie (Larick) March. Carl was a member of the Ingonish Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor (Hardy); daughters, Cathy (Stuart) Phillips, Cambridge, Ont., Robin Covey, Winnipeg, Man., Crystal March, Sydney, and Katelynn March, Ingonish; sisters, Anita (Peter) Campbell, Sydney, and Sharon (Harold) Bennett, Sydney; grandchildren, Cortney, Bobby, Carla, Sandy, Marc and Michelle; and eight great-grandchildren. Carl was predeceased by his first wife, Wendy Palmer. Visitation will take place at St. John’s Anglican Church, Ingonish on Saturday from 12-2 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Carolyn Sharp officiating. Interment in St. John’s Cemetery, Ingonish. Memorials may be made to Palliative Care, St. John’s Anglican Church, Ingonish, or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail [email protected] Ellen 'Greta' (Finney) Brown Born In: Sydney Mines Born: May 28th, 1924 Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: January 24th, 2014 "Grief is the price we pay for love." Ellen Greta Brown (nee Finney) passed quietly and peacefully away surrounded by family Jan. 24, 2014 at Northside Community Guest Home. Born and raised in Sydney Mines, Greta was the eldest child and only daughter of the late William and Mary Ann (Polly) (Taylor) Finney. Following the Second World War, Greta met and married Norman Brown, Cranberry, and together they raised seven children. With children grown, they moved to Black Head, Englishtown where they retired to gardening, fishing in the Tim-Bob, and entertaining visiting grandchildren. Active for many years in Home and School Association, Christmas Daddies, Combined Christmas Cheer – Sydney Mines, Florence, and Bras d’Or; a large part of her life was dedicated to Girl Guides of Canada as guider, leader, camp counsellor, and finally District Commissioner. Competent and healthy well into her 80s, Greta participated in local community life as a member of St. Ann’s Bay United Church, as their representative to the Sydney Presbytery, and, for a term, as community contact for CBC Weekday Mornings. As a resident of NSCG Home, she remained very active under the guidance of the recreation department, delivering mail, accompanying the therapy dog, working in the Heroes Garden and tending plants, participating in crafts, yoga, bus trips, happy hours, decorating for holidays, even teaching the occasional cooking class. Predeceased by her parents; husband, Norman; daughter, Margaret Jean (Peggy) Dunlap; brother, Stanley (Bert) Finney and son-in-law, Russell DeMarco, Greta is survived by children, Norma (John) Bridgewater, N.S., Beverly, Sydney Mines, Billy (Diane), Sydney Mines, Bobby (Linda), Englishtown, Paul (Helen), Fort McMurray and Birch Grove, Vera (Everett), River Bennett and son-in-law, James Dunlap, Leitches Creek. She is also survived and sorely missed by grandchildren, Sarah, Rebecca (Sanjay), Patrick (Danielle), Kimberly (Sean), Jamie (Mary), Corey (Wendy), Cody, Jessica (Ian), Alicia (Gary), Daniel, Matthew, Lee (Maude), Garrett, and great-grands, Megan, Ryan, and Michael VanderWal, Priya, Ayana, and Neela Patra, Emilly, Andrew and Molly Dunlap, Lilly Brown, Shaelynn, Leland, and Brody MacLean, Jordan and Braiden Brown, Kelsey King, and Coda MacDonald. Greta is also survived by her brother, Leonard (Jean) Finney, North Sydney; sisters-in-law, Norma Finney, Georges River and Do! ris Brown, Sydney Mines; former daughters-in-law, Rebecca Christie and Lillybeth Wall, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Sincerest thanks and appreciation for loving care to the entire staff of Northside Community Guest Home, nurse practitioner, Bev Muldoon, Northside Continuing Care Bed Sitters, and friends Joyce Gardiner, Mary Ann Graham (Skipper), and Mel and Judy Bonnell. Donations in memory may be made to the Recreation Department, Northside Community Guest Home,11 Queen St., North Sydney, N.S., B2A 1A2. At Greta’s request, her remains have been donated to further research at Dalhousie University. Arrangements for a memorial service have yet to be finalized. Florence Nicholson Born In: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Passed in: Sydney, Canada Passed on: January 27th, 2014 Florence Jessie Nicholson passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at the MacGillvray Guest Home, Sydney. Born in St. John’s, Nfld., she was the daughter of the late Lew and Jessie (Marshal) Pike. Until retirement, Florence was employed as a manager with the Nova Scotia Teachers Credit Union. Surviving are her sons, John (Dawn), Seattle, WA and Robert, Sydney; grandchildren, Jon, Anita, Bradley, Robbie, Rodger, Richard, Cheryl, Macie and Amber; and several great-grandchildren. Florence was predeceased by her husband, John; sister, Doris Proctor and brother, Lew Pike. Interment will be held at a late date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Condolences may be emailed to the family at [email protected]