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 25, 2014 Saturday There were 17 obituaries published today Joseph Augustus "Gussie" MacNeil - Mary "Mamie" (Pero) Cousins - 88 yrs Austen Anthony Malcolm Murray - 91 yrs Robert Vincent "Bob" Cox - 76 yrs Hector William Thomas Warren - 50 yrs Franklyn (Dickson) McCormack - Anna Hayes - 85 yrs - 92 yrs M. Margaret Gillis - 97 yrs John Gaulbert "Johnny" Cremo Jr. - 42 yrs Dorothy Isabel Young - 55 yrs Denise Marie Landry - 65 yrs Stella Loretta LeDrew - 85 yrs Mark Bailey MacPherson - 80 yrs Marie Chiasson - 89 yrs Sheldon Manning MacDonald - 74 yrs Donald Clarence MacLeod - 85 yrs Helen Thompson - Joseph 'Gussie' MacNeil Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: January 23rd, 2014 It is with great sadness that we the family announce the sudden passing of Joseph Augustus 'Gussie' MacNeil on January 23, 2014, at home. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Alex J. and Catherine (Brown) MacNeil. He was employed with Modern City Dairy and Scotsburn Dairy Sydney for 35 years. Gussie was a member of St Anthony's Parish. He was at one time president of the parish counsil, and a eucharistic minister. He also belonged to the Carmelites. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Beverly (MacMullin). Daughters - Cheryl MacDonald (Dan) and Lynette Cathcart (Blaine) of Glace Bay. Sons- Ron (Karen) Newfoundland and Trevor (Ella) Kentville N.S. Brother - Francis (Baker) MacNeil. 10 Grandchildren - Chad (Holly) MacDonald NewBrunswick, Alicia (Ray) MacDonald-Boetang Sydney, Taylor and Brett MacDonald Glace Bay, Brooke and Camryn MacNeil Kentville, Crystal (Darcy) Lafortaine and Cory MacNeil Sudbury Ont, Conor and Caitlin MacNeil Newfoundland. Six wonderful great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was lovingly referred to as "Foddy'. Gussie was predeceased by brothers Roddie, Joe, Mike, Ronald, and Terrence. Sisters - Lily, Margaret, Rita, Teresa, Mary, and two infant sisters. There will be no visitation by request. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay, with father Norman MacPhee Officiating. For those who wish, donations may be made in Gussie's memory to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to <http://www.jmcurryfuneralhome.com>www.jmcurryfuneralhome.com Mary Cousins (Pero) Passed in: Sydney Mines Passed on: January 23rd, 2014 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mamie on January 23, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Puis and Elizabeth (Walsh) Pero. Mamie was a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 8, Sydney Mines where she held many offices and served as Honour Guard. In the past she was a member of Top N.S. 2666 Florence, she also enjoyed darts and bowling on Monday nights at the Strand Ally's and also enjoyed doing crafts and could always be seen with a pair of knitting needles in hand. She is survived by her children Ronald (Donna) Blackrock, Elizabeth Bungay, Florence, Bernice (Billy) Holloway, Florence, Kevin (Carol), Baddeck and Charlene (Joseph) MacDouggall, Sydney Mines. She is also survived by sisters Zola (Gregory) MacIntosh, Ontario, Audrey MacLeod (John D), Big Bras D'or, Sheila (Ron), Lyle, Florence. Brothers, Langelle (Flo) Pero, Florence, James (Patsy) Pero, Alder Point. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, special friend Hilty MacInnis and a number of nieces and nephews. Mamie was predeceased by her husband Charles; daughters Bertha Donovan and Corrine in infancy; grandson Tony Cousins; brother Clarence, St. John's, NFLD and sisters Edna Simms (Bernard) Guelph, Ont and Colleen Chapman and two brothers in infancy. Visitation for Mamie will be held on Sunday January 26, 2014 in Fillmore and Whitman funeral Home 10 Clyde Ave. Sydney Mines, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11a.m., January 27, 2014 in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Stacey LeMoine officiating. Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 8, Sydney Mines. Burial at later date. A heartfelt thanks to Cathy MacMullin, the Von, Homecare and Palliative Care and Dr. Knott. Donations can be made to the Cancer Society or Palliative Care Sydney. Online condolences can be sent to the family at <http://www.fillmoreandwhitman.com>www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. Austen Murray Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Mines Passed on: January 23rd, 2014 Austen passed away peacefully on January 23, 2014, overlooking the sea that he loved, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney, he spent his childhood in the bustling little community of Murray, Victoria County. Later the family moved to North Sydney and from there Austen joined the Canadian navy and served during the Second World War. Upon his return, he bought a small farm in New Campbellton where he met and married the love of his life, Jennie Mae Clarke. She predeceased him in 1982. Austen became a lobster fisherman fishing out of Kelly's Cove. Over the years, many family, friends and tourists enjoyed trips to the Bird Islands in his boat. In the off season, he drove a generation of local children to school every day in all weather. In his later years, he also worked as a meticulous house painter. Austen served his community tirelessly as a member of the group who first brought telephone service to the area, as a volunteer fire ranger and as a persistent voice to improve local road conditions. He served his church as a lay minister and later on the St. James Board of Managers. He was a meek and gentle man always ready to help anyone in need be they neighbor or stranger. In his retirement years, he kept beautiful flower gardens as a tribute to his late wife. He was often found there in the company of some stray cat who had found a home with him. He loved feeding and identifying song birds and wildlife. All his life he loved reading, especially stories of sailing ships and the sea. He instilled this love of reading in his daughter and they spent many Saturdays travelling to the library for a stack of books. Austen resided at the Harbourview Veteran's facility in Sydney Mines for the past seven years. It was a place he came to call home where he had nothing but praise for all the staff as they cared so lovingly for him. He would want all the staff to know that they were like family to him. Austen is survived by his only daughter, Virginnia (Richard Butts), Leitches Creek. A brother, Ian, Barrie, Ontario. Sister-in-law, Ethel Clarke, New Campbellton. Brother-in-law, William Payne, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Nieces, Kathleen, Moreen, Anna, and Sandra. Nephews, Alan, Colin, David, Paul, Jeffrey, Ron, and Robert. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by his parents, Austen and Marie (Cowen) Murray, sisters Grace and Anna Marie and brother, Harrington. There will be no visitation by request. The funeral service celebrating Austen's life will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. James Presbyterian Church, Big Bras d'Or with Rev. Peter MacDonald officiating. Private burial at St. James cemetery will take place at a later date. The family will welcome friends at the church before the service and at a reception following the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the animal or children's charity of choice. Robert 'Bob' Cox Born In: Sydney Mines Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: January 23rd, 2014 It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend, Robert Vincent 'Bob' Cox, age 76, on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Bob passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Northside General Hospital. Born on Shore Road, Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Richard and Martha (Confiant) Cox. A kind man of strong faith, Bob believed in living his life by God. He put others before himself and was always willing to help anyone in need. He was a devout Catholic and lifelong member of St. Joseph Church, North Sydney. Bob worked hard from a very young age and had several jobs over his lifetime. His last was long time and well known caretaker at St. Joseph Church where he devoted himself to his work. He always had a smile for anyone coming through the door. Bob was always very active, in his younger years, he was an avid walker, skater and was past Grand Knight of the Father William Kiely Council, Knights of Columbus. He loved being out in the barn, going for drives and spending time with his family and his cats. Bob was friendly and had a good heart. He was a devoted husband and an incredible father. We were very fortunate to be able to care for Bob at home during his entire illness. He was always pleasant, loved to dance and enjoyed his treats, even in his final days, he still loved to smile. Bob is survived by his loving wife Bridget (Jessome) Cox; his daughter and best friend, Caroline; his brothers David (Nellie) Cox, John Cox, Harold (Jane) Cox, Louis Cox (Shirley Robinson), all of North Sydney, Michael Cox, Massachusetts and Clifford (Cathy) Cox, Alberta; his sister Marion MacKinnon, Sydney, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters Ella MacKinnon, Caroline Holyoke and Irene Neil. Honoring his wishes there will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A funeral mass for Bob will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Patrick O'Neill officiating. Burial to take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney at a later date. In Bob's memory, do something kind for someone. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdo Hector Warren Born In: Sydney Mines Born: January 6th, 1964 Passed in: Sydney Mines Passed on: January 21st, 2014 With deep sadness we announce the passing of a son, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Hector Warren. Hector passed away January 21, 2014 at home after a lengthy illness. Born in Sydney Mines, January 6, 1964, he was the son of Patricia Warren and the late Hector Warren. He was predeceased by his wife Norma. He is survived by mother Patricia Warren; daughter Tonya in Ontario; and son Nicky in Sydney Mines; sister Joanne Warren in Ontario; brothers Timmy and Darrell in Sydney Mines; granddaughters Tianna and Alexis in Ontario and by several nieces and nephews. Funeral service at Trinity Anglican Church on Monday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Stacey LeMoine officiating. Burial at a later date. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made to the Memorial Fund of Trinity Anglican Church. Online condolences may be sent by visiting <http://www.fillmoreandwhitman.com>www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. Franklyn McCormack (Dickson) Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: January 23rd, 2014 It is with deep regret we announce the passing of our beautiful mother and friend Franklyn Isabel McCormack, formerly of 210 South St., on Thursday, January 23, at Seaview Manor. Born in Glace Bay, she was the youngest daughter of the late Donald (Dan) Patterson and Johanna (Josie) MacDonald and the last remaining member of her family Frankie was a member of Knox United Church, Glace Bay and a former President of Knox UCW, former regent of Isle Royale Chapter I.O.D.E., Glace Bay. Before her retirement she was employed by the federal Government Dept of National Revenue. She is survived by two daughters, Jade Milley (Albert) Glace Bay, Barbara Rogers, Halifax; stepson John McCormack, Maple, Ont; seven grandchildren; special dog Glory. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her first husband Thomas Dickson in 1962 and second husband Edward McCormack in 2005; grandsons, Brad and Charles; five brothers, David, Donald, Murdock, Hazard and John; three sisters Annie, Christine (Sis) and Rita. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 28, from 1-2 p.m. in Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. The Rev John Finlayson will be officiating. Interment will take place in the spring at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. As per Frankie's request there will be no reception. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at <http://www.jmcurryfuneralhome.com>www.jmcurryfuneralhome.com. Anna Hayes Born In: Sydney Born: June 13th, 1927 Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: January 24th, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Anna Hayes on Friday, January 24, 2014, at the Seaview Manor, Glace Bay. Born in Sydney, on June 13, 1927, Anna was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (White) Gushue. Anna loved spending her summers in Islandview at her bungalow and playing bingo with her friends. She could always be found sitting with a book and a cup of tea in her hands. Besides her parents, Anna was predeceased by her loving husband, Leo, sisters, Theresa, Madeline and Bernice and brothers, Cyril, Michael, Ronald, and George. Anna is survived by her daughter, Dawn, Sydney; sons, Edward, Sydney, Leo, Calgary and John, Edmonton; granddaughters, Jennifer, Blayr, Trisha and Morgan; grandsons, Jason, Jeffery, Chad, Dylan, and Evan; great-grandchildren Jake, Jenna, Payge, Madison and Sydney; her special niece, Beverly McCabe; special nephew, John Gardiner and brother, James (Helen) Gushue. Visitation for the late Anna Hayes will be held on Monday, January 27, 2014 at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street), from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate the life of Anna Hayes will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at 11 a.m. in Pier Community Funeral Home, All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Light refreshments will be served in the reception area following the service. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Family flowers only, for donations in Anna's memory can be made to a charity of your choice. Anna's family would like to extend a special thank you for the exemplary care and friendship provided by the staff at the Seaview Manor. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at <http://www.pierfuneralhome.com>www.pierfuneralhome.com. Margaret Gillis Passed in: Whitney Pier Passed on: January 23rd, 2014 Margaret Gillis, 97, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2014, in the presence of her loving niece and nephew, Joan Marie Gillis and Gerald Rohan Gillis. Margaret was the daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth (MacDougall) Gillis of Grand Mira North and Whitney Pier. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters-in-law; Lauchie Angus Gillis (Della Ashley) and John Andrew Gillis (Mary E. MacKenzie). Margaret was a devoted member of Holy Redeemer Parish for the past 91 years. She graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing on May 22, 1940 and retired from Sydney City Hospital in 1981. She was also a former Board Member of the MacGillivray Guest Home. Margaret is survived by her seven nieces and nephews; Joan Marie Gillis, Sydney, Greg Gillis (Jeannie Beattie), Alliston, Ontario, Anne Doreen McCrea (Bailey), Toronto, Ontario, Gerald Rohan Gillis, Sydney, Lexi Martin (John), Miramichi, New Brunswick, Phonse Gillis (Angela), Antigonish, Bob Gillis (Irene), Burlington, Ontario and Donna Gillis, St. Albert, Alberta. Margaret is also survived by numerous grand (great) - niece's and grand (great) - nephews who she dearly loved and was especially close. Visitation for the late Margaret Gillis will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street), from 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at 11 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. A reception following the mass will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Margaret may be made to Holy Redeemer Building Fund. The family of Margaret Gillis would like to express a sincere heartfelt thanks to those who provided loving care to her especially her niece, Joan Marie, nephew, Gerald Rohan, City of Sydney Homemakers Service, Palliative Care/VON personnel, Dr. Lisa Gammell and Fr. Paul Murphy-Holy Redeemer Parish. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at <http://www.pierfuneralhome.com>www.pierfuneralhome.com. A Gaelic Blessing May you always be blessed With walls for the wind A roof for the rain A warm cup of tea by the fire Laughter to cheer you Those you love near you And all that your heart might desire. Gum bi sibh daonnan beannaichte Le doan bho 'n uile gaoth Fasgadh bho n t-sileadh Cupa ti biath taobh an teine Gaire g 'ur sô'lasachadh Luchd-gaoilfaisg oirbh Agus gach ni a dh 'iarradh 'ur cridhe. On Eagle's Wings And He will raise you up On eagle's wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun, And hold you in the palm Of His hand. John 'Johnny' Cremo Jr. John Gaulbert Jr. 'Johnny' Cremo- 42, We'koqma'q First Nation, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Baddeck, he was a son of the late John Gaulbert Sr. and Mary Theresa (Sylliboy) Cremo. John was better known as "We'koqma'q's Johnny". He was a member of Blessed Kateri parish, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, We'koqma'q, where he was an avid church goer. Surviving are brothers, John William 'Tiny' (Karen); Simon 'Chum'; William Benjamin 'Willie', all of We'koqma'q; Leonard (Elizabeth), Pictou Landing; Clifford 'Jake' (Valerie), Membertou; sisters, Nancy Ann and Yvonne (Rod) Bright, all of We'koqma'q; uncles, Grand Chief Ben (Marie) Sylliboy and Mattio Cremo; aunts, Maggit Poulette and Hazel Herney; godchild, Josie Bernard; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Joseph Dennis 'Sosep'; uncle, Lee Cremo; aunt, Mary Ellen Phillips; paternal grandparents, Simon and Annie Cremo; maternal grandparents, William B. and Nancy Sylliboy; his godparents, Richard and Emily Phillips. Johnny will rest after 3 p.m. Sunday in the Multi Purpose Centre, 160 Reservation Rd., We'koqma'q First Nation. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday from Blessed Kateri Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, We'koqma'q, with Fr. Paul Abbass officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at <http://www.haverstocks.com>www.haverstocks.com. Dorothy Young Born In: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed in: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada Passed on: January 24th, 2014 Dorothy Isabel Young, 55, of Moncton, with her loving family at her side, passed away peacefully at the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont University Hospital Centre on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Glasgow, N.S., she was the daughter of Isabel 'Betty' (MacKinnon) MacDougall and the late Harold F. MacDougall. Dorothy was employed with the Scotia Bank and enjoyed reading, cooking, gardening, travelling and socializing with her family and friends. In addition to her mother Betty, Dorothy will be sadly missed by her husband of 34 years, Kevin Young; cherished children, Nicole Young of Columbus, Ohio and Kevin Young of Prince George, B.C.; sisters, Marie Richards, Ellen 'Cookie' Adamson (Bruce), Helen Sutherland, John MacDougall, Janette Robichaud, Joyce Winmill (Bruce) and Pat MacDougall; several nieces and nephews and extended family members; father and mother-in-law, Albert and Eunice Young. In keeping with Dorothy's wishes, there will be no visitation hours. Memorial service to be held at a later date in New Glasgow, N.S. Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Rd., Moncton (858-1995) in care of arrangements. The family would like to sincerely thank the doctors and nurses of the Oncology Clinic and the Palliative Care Unit of the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont University Hospital for the love and care shown to Dorothy during her stay. In Dorothy's memory, donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation or the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont University Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care) would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at <http://www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com>www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com. Denise Landry Born In: River Bourgeois Passed in: St. Peter's Passed on: January 22nd, 2014 Denise Marie Landry, age 65 of River Bourgeois, passed away Jan. 22, 2014 at Richmond Villa, St. Peter's. Born in River Bourgeois, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Burke) Landry. Denise is survived by brothers, Eddie (Ann) and George (Cathy), both of River Bourgeois; as well as nieces, Karen (Robert) and Tracy and nephews, Henry (Vicky), Derrick (Robbi) and Gordon (Nadia). Special thanks to the staff of Richmond Villa, The Cove Guest Home, Riverview Residential Centre, L'Arche, Antigonish and special friends Mike and Lisa of Medow Green. There will be no visitation. Funeral mass will be offered from St. John The Baptist Church, River Bourgeois on Monday, Jan. 27, 2O14 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Dennis Lamey officiating. Reception at the Tara Lynn Community Hall following the service. Donations in Denise's memory can be made to the Richmond Villa or to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Green's Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. <http://www.greensfuneralhome.ca>www.greensfuneralhome.ca Stella LeDrew Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 23rd, 2014 We, the family of Stella Loretta LeDrew, regret to announce her passing on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Annie (Osmond) Andrews. Stella grew up in Whitney Pier until the age of 13, when the family moved to Ashby, but she was always a "Pier Girl" at heart. In her younger years, Stella was an avid athlete, playing hockey for the Ashby Royals. Her love of skating continued into her later years, as she enjoyed adult skating at the old Sydney Forum. For the last 60 years, summers were spent at the family bungalow in Grand Mira North, a place that was the pride and joy to her and her husband, Robert. She never missed an opportunity to give pointers about swimming to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her daughters, Deborah (Harvey) Pyke, Grand Mira, Nancy LeDrew (Darrel McLean) East Bay and Laura Thompson, Sydney; son, Robert (Karen), Sydney; sisters, Maise Woodill, Halifax and Jeanette Sparling, Ontario; brother, Earl (Corrine), Ontario; grandchildren, Kelly, Amy, Aaron and Adam Pyke, Matthew, Daniel and Chelsea Kokoska, Dane Thompson and Victoria and Ryan LeDrew; great-grandchildren, Parker and Cole Pyke and Jana LeDrew. Stella was predeceased by her husband, Robert; sisters, Dorothy and Madeline; brothers, Jack, Albert, Loddie, Harold and Robert and granddaughter, Allison Kokoska. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Wednesday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Thomas Whent officiating. Interment in Eastmount Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at <http://www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca>www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] Mark MacPherson Born In: Glace Bay Born: January 7th, 1934 Passed in: Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: January 22nd, 2014 Mark Bailey MacPherson, 80, of Grand View Manor, Berwick, N.S., passed away on Jan. 22, 2014 in the manor. Born on Jan. 7, 1934 in Glace Bay, N.S., he was a son of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Boutilier) MacPherson. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his ex-wife, the former Shirley Richard of Greenwood, N.S. and siblings Emily, William, Neil, Tommy and John. He is survived by his partner and friend, Lori Pearson, Comox, B.C.; brothers, Lem (Donna) of Coldbrook; Danny of Calgary; Gus (Vera) and sisters, Tootsie, Isabel and Joan, all of Glace Bay; his children, Julie (Bob Maters) Carvel, Alta.; Wendy (Neil Clem) Viewmount, N.S.; Fr. John MacPherson, Kentville, N.S. and Joel (Sam Magus) Edmonton, Alta.; grandchildren, Chesley, Bradley, Cameron and Kate. Mark was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces (Army) for almost 30 years. In the early 1950s, just three days before leaving for the Korean War, he was sent to Belgium instead. While in Belgium he was a member of the Belgian National Softball Team - all were Canadian military! He also served in London, Ont., Gagetown, N.B., Kingston, Ont., St. John's, Nfld., and Greenwood, N.S. In 1967, Mark traveled around Canada with the Canadian Armed Forces Centennial Tattoo and in the 1980s was proud of his involvement with the Nova Scotia International Tattoo. In 1980, he did a six month tour with the United Nations in the Golan Heights. Upon retirement, he initially worked for CANEX (Greenwood) but spent the majority of his years in Comox, B.C., where he enjoyed making great friends and playing golf. Mark loved playing and coaching sports, especially softball and hockey. In his early years he was also a boxer. Mark was a highly regarded hockey referee and later in life became a golf fanatic. In 2011, Mark was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia and returned to the Annapolis Valley. His family would like to thank Asmeret Iassu, Mountain Lea Lodge, and Grand View Manor for all of their "TLC" over the past two years. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville, N.S., with his brain being donated to the Maritime Brain Tissue Bank at Dalhousie University in Halifax, N.S. for research in exploring treatments and potential cures for various dementias. Wishing to return to the "holy land" of Cape Breton, a funeral and burial will be held in Glace Bay at a future date. Donations may be made in Mark's name to the JDRF - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in Nova Scotia. (Mail to: JDRF 2055-1658 Bedford Highway, Bedford, N.S., B4A 2X9 or donate online at <http://www.jdrf.ca>www.jdrf.ca). Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. Online inquiries may be directed to <http://www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com>www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Marie Chiasson Born In: Cheticamp Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 23rd, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Chiasson on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Cheticamp, she was the daughter of the late Lubin and Emilie (Muise) Deveaux. Mary Ann was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing, knitting and crocheting. A woman of strong faith, she was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the C.W.L. She is survived by a sister, Edna Deveaux, Cheticamp; special niece, Ann Deveaux; sisters-in-law, Laurette Larade and Bertha Deveaux, and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Alphonse; a son, Roger; brothers, Simon, Henry and Alex John; sisters, Katie Bresowar and Mary Margaret Camus. Visitation will be held 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. on Monday at Sacred Heart Church, Rev. Bill Burke will officiate. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting <http://www.twcurry.com>www.twcurry.com. Sheldon MacDonald Passed away at Grand River Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 at the age of 74 years. Sheldon MacDonald, loving husband of Lola MacDonald (nee) Hoffmann. Dear father of Kirk MacDonald of Waterloo, Marlene Holman (Dan) of Edmonton, Shelley Stortz (Blaine) of Heidelberg and Darrell Lawrence (Anne-Marie) of Glace Bay. Loving grandfather of seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Carter Manning and Liam. Fondly remembered by his sister Joan Johnston and brother Eric MacDonald (Linda). Brother-in-law of Joey Hoffmann (Evelyn). Predeceased by his parents, Clarice and Neal MacDonald and brothers and sisters. Sheldon was the past president of the Kitchener Army Navy Club #247 Friends are invited to share their memories of Sheldon with his family during memorial visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014 from 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. Condolences for the family and donations to Grand River Cancer Centre may be arranged through the funeral home at <http://www.erbgood.com>www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. DONALD CLARENCE MacLEOD MacLEOD DONALD CLARENCE, age 85, of Rocky River, OH, died peacefully at home on January 16, 2014. Born in Fourchu, Nova Scotia, Canada. 32nd degree Mason, past Master of Lodge 703, Rocky River. Master Sargent in the United States 8th Army during the Korean conflict. Married to the late Barbara MacLeod for 57 years. Survived by son David (Julie) MacLeod; daughter Heather MacLeod; brother Fred (Bruni) MacLeod and many other loving family members. MEMORIAL SERVICE, SATURDAY JANUARY 25, 2014 AT 1 P.M. AT THE ZEIS-McGREEVEY FUNERAL HOME, 16105 DETROIT AVE. Interment Monday January 27, 2014 at 11 A.M. at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman,OH. FRIENDS RECEIVED AT THE FUNERAL HOME FROM 12 NOON UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE AT 1 P.M. SATURDAY. www.ZMFH.com ORIGINAL OBIT listed below. Today's paper has Funeral arrangements (unable to view paper today) Helen Thompson 2013-10-19 99, Indian Brook, Cabot Trail On Oct. 19, 2013, Helen Louise Thompson peacefully left us to illuminate some other world. Her crochet hook is back in its case, car keys on the wall, and credit card quiet in her billfold. Buoyed by community, friends, and family, both near and far, Helen's life was filled with determination and love. Born on Sept. 26, 1914, into a closely knit family, Helen was the daughter of the late Royal and Edna Andrews of Marion, Ohio, and older sister to Marnie and Katy. Helen began driving at the age of 13, apprenticed to a seamstress after graduating from high school, and then went into nurses' training in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated and began nursing in 1939 as supervisor in surgery. Later Helen shifted to industry, providing nursing and a sympathetic ear to workers at a steel plant and at Universal Cooler, where she met and married Bonar Thompson when he returned from the U.S. Navy after the war. When Helen was 40, Bonar persuaded her to leave Ohio and help him establish a roofing-and-siding business in his birth province of New Brunswick. They hauled a 30-foot mobile home across the country, and Helen jumped out to stop traffic as they crossed bridges. In Canada she bonded with her in-laws, and made a beautiful home in Moncton, overlooking the Petitcodiac River. She was a lifelong member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Nicknamed "The Roadrunner" by the boy next door, Helen shopped, went to meetings, gardened, sewed, and directed Thompson Bros. Ltd. workmen in New Brunswick and Labrador. She drove to Ohio twice a year, to Florida, to British Columbia, to Maine for truckloads of asbestos shingles. Helen always had a kind ear for friends, and she made a friend of everyone she met. When Bonar died in 1974, Helen closed down the business, worked as secretary to two ministers, and traveled. In 1987 she bought property in Indian Brook, Cape Breton, to be near her daughter, moving here permanently in 1993. Always instructed and comforted by her faith, she was a member of St. Ann's Bay United Church, and was vastly supported by her church family, Bonnie's work family (Ron Caplan and Sharon Irwin), our community, and Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Hospice Society, and Continuing Care. Besides her husband and parents, Helen was predeceased by her sisters, Margaret Swann and Kathryn Apt, daughter-in-law, Gay Thompson and grandson, Wayne, brothers-in-law, Paul Groves, Lyle Swann, Rob Roy Apt, Arnold McWilliam and Robert, Gordon, George, Frank and Earl Thompson, sisters-in-law, Doris, Esther, Rhoda, and Kathryn Thompson and Margaret McWilliam, sister-in-law and special friend, Elnor Thompson, and many good friends. Helen is survived by her daughter, Bonnie; son, Richard; grandsons, Seth and Lloyd; sister-in-law, Muriel Thompson; special nieces, Karen (Jim) Kozlowski and Marion Thompson (John Roberts) and family; beloved caregivers, Gloria Mauger and Grace Ann MacDermid, and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends old and new and old and young! One could say that the themes of Helen's life are: Driving, and Friendship, and Work - in about that order! A gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Helen Thompson will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Helen may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.