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 03, 2014 Friday There were 11 obituaries published today Pearl Popovich - 89 yrs Charles “Merle” Latham - 90 yrs Harold David Rasmussen - 79 yrs and Theresa (MacKInnon) Rasmussen - 79 yrs John David MacLeod - 39 yrs Joseph A. Hawkins - 75 yrs Robert Daniel MacNeil - 60 yrs Mabel Anne (MacDougall) Green - 70 yrs Debra Lynn (Jeremias) Corbett - 59 yrs Robert “Red” Street - 85 yrs John “Jock” Crosby - 87 yrs Barbara MacQuarrie Foster - 73 yrs Pearl Popovich Born In: Sydney Mines Born: May 13th, 1924 Passed in: Sydney Mines Passed on: January 1st, 2014 It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Pearl Popovich on Jan. 1, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. She was born in Sydney Mines on May 13, 1924. Pearl was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, North Sydney. Pearl was the daughter of the late Alexander and Florence MacKinnon Gillis. She is survived by three sons and four daughters, Michael, Thorold, Ont., Philip (Maureen), Sydney Mines, George (Marlene), Georges River, Diane (David) Reashor, Bras d’ Or, Joanne (Doug) Serroul, North Sydney, Beverly (Earl) Moore, Sydney Mines, and Corinne (Kevin) Boudreau, Groves Point; brother, Philip Gillis, Ontario; sister, Shirley Clare, New Brunswick; daughter-in-law, Sally Popovich, Sydney Mines; brother-in-law, Michael (Violet) Popovich, Sydney Mines. Surviving also are 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter, son, Daniel, sisters, Marg, Mary Ann, Muriel, Florence, and Sarah, brothers, John Robert, Teddy and Angus. The family would like to thank Dr. Wawer and staff and the nurses at Northside General Hospital and Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their kindness and support. A special thank you to staff and friends at the Seniors’ Day Program at Harbour View Hospital Sydney Mines. Visitation for Pearl will be held in the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St.m Sydney Mines, on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of her life will take place on Monday 2 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, North Sydney, with Roger MacGillivary officiating. Donations in Pearl’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. Charles 'Merle' Latham Passed on: December 28th, 2013 On Jan. 2, 2014, services were held for Charles 'Merle' Latham, who passed away Dec. 28, 2013. He is survived by his brother, George, and predeceased by brothers, Ernest, James and Terrance and his nephew David, son of Ernest and Grace. Harold and Theresa (MacKinnon) Rasmussen Passed in: Florence Passed on: December 30th, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Theresa and Harold David Rasmussen in Florence, N.S., Dec. 30, 2013. Theresa was born April 28, 1934, in Sydney Mines to Neil B. and Catherine (Walsh) MacKinnon. Harold was born May 26, 1934, in Florence to Simon and Sarah (Jessome) Rasmussen. They are survived by their children, David (Heather Phillips), Theresa (Martin) Gracie, Bernard (Eleanor Forrest), Bernadine Jardine (Richard Campbell); grandchildren, Cory, Theresa, Ashton, Andrea, Melissa, JennaLeigh, Joshua, Jordan, Rebekah; great-grandchildren, Owen, Brooklyn, Daimon and Harrison. Theresa is survived by brothers, Michael (AnneMarie) MacKinnon; her sister, Mary Millard and sister-in-law, Raylene MacKinnon. She was predeceased by her parents, Neil B. and Catherine (Walsh) MacKinnon, brother, Bernard MacKinnon, sisters, Victoria (Ed) Mosgrove, Paula MacLean, brother-in-law, Ed Mosgrove and nephews, Robert Millard, Neil MacKinnon. Harold is survived by brothers, Louis, Stephen (Mary); sisters, Ann Glidden, Genny Mann, Theresa Banfield, Lottie Walsh, Sylvia (Charles) Porter and best buddy Frankie Reshore. He was predeceased by his parents, Simon and Sarah (Jessome) Rasmussen, brothers, Joe and Percy, sisters, Mary (Ambrose) Sampson, Viola (Hilbert) Jessome, Thelma (Laurence) Blinkhorne. Harold was well-known to the community through his daily routine. He would hitch hike into Sydney Mines and go to Reid’s Garage, walk to The Dollar Store, go to the Capital Drug Store, then Nala’s Bakery & Deli, and then to Foodland. At each store he would tease the girls, tell jokes and flirt. His antics would brighten everyone’s day. He would then hitchhike home with his hands full of bags. Harold thrived on these daily interactions. He would arrive back home with a chocolate bar and a small Pepsi for Theresa and fill her in on the latest news. Thank you to all those who provided transportation to Dad over the years and kept him warm, safe and dry. Theresa was more of a homebody. Her weekly outing was to get her hair done at Greenhill Hair Styling and visit with Georgie and Sherry. She loved blueberry picking and was well-known for her amazing apple and blueberry pies. Theresa and Harold loved dancing and would often go to the Legions. Harold’s love of animals was only exceeded by their love of family. Harold and Theresa were inseparable, so much so, they left this life together. They were very much loved and will be greatly missed. Visitation for Harold and Theresa Rasmussen will be held in J.M. Jobes Funeral home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of their lives will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. J. J. MacDonald officiating. A reception will follow the service. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. John David MacLeod Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: January 31st, 2014 With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of John David MacLeod, on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of Joann (Gallant) and the late John David MacLeod and was a member of St. Anne’s Church. John David was an employee with McFadgen’s Bakery for the past 12 years. He was a great artist and a talented tattoo artist. He also enjoyed playing guitar, video games and spending time with his canine companion Lola. John David had a great sense of humour and got great pleasure from playing practical jokes on his family and friends. John David is survived by his loving mother, Joann MacLeod; his girlfriend of 23 years, Rose Malin; brothers, Donnie (Cheryl) and Daniel, all of Glace Bay; sister, Lorraine (Tracey), Truro. He will also be missed by his eight nieces; two nephews; several cousins, especially his cousin Tanya Nicholson who was more like a sister and numerous friends. He was predeceased by his father John David and his grandparents. Visitation will be held Sunday, Jan. 5, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass officiated by Fr. Leo Boone will be held 10 a.m. Monday in St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay. Cremation will follow with interment at a later date. Memorial donations in John David’s memory may be made to the Cancer Society. Online condolences to the MacLeod family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Joseph A. Hawkins Born In: North Sydney Passed on: December 29th, 2013 With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Joseph A. Hawkins on Dec. 29, 2013. Born in North Sydney, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lillian Hawkins. He worked all his life sailing for Canada Steamship Lines until his retirement in 2008. Upon retiring he lived next door to his son Cory, daughter-in-law and two grandsons, which he devoted most of his time to. His grandsons Hayden and Jaxon were his world and he also enjoyed walks with his four-legged companion, Rosie. He is survived by his two sons, Cory (Julia); grandsons, Hayden and Jaxon Hawkins of Little Pond, Joe (Tanya) Martinovic of North Sydney and brothers, Bobby (Anita) Anthony of Millville, Richard (Ann) Hawkins of Ontario, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Joe was predeceased by his loving wife, Ardena (Carey), sisters, Martha (Bessie) Hawkins, Shirley Anthony and Millie (Frank) Kirrane and brother, Peter Hawkins. In keeping with Joe's wishes, there will be no visitation or service, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Always in our hearts and forever in our memories. Funeral arrangements entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. Robert MacNeil Born In: Sydney Passed in: Upper Leitches Creek Passed on: January 26th, 2014 It is with sadness we announce the passing of Robert Daniel MacNeil on Dec. 26, 2013, at home. Born in Sydney, Robert was the son of the late John Hugh and Jenny (Jamieson) MacNeil. Robert was raised in the Pier. He worked in the open hearth at Sydney Steel Plant before making a life and career with the Canadian Armed Forces. After leaving the Armed Forces due to medical, Robert made his home in Upper Leitches Creek. He was a kind man who was known to help anyone in need before himself. He was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, grand-uncle, brother and friend. Robert had the biggest heart in the world when it came to his grandchildren. He served the country that he loved. Robert will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Robert leaves behind the love of his life, soul mate, Dianne Harvey; daughter, April (Ambrose) Kennedy; sons, Robert Jr. and David; five grandchildren; sisters, Rose Marie (Paul) MacIsaac and June (Karl) Hall; brothers, Hughie, Anthony ‘Tony’, Neil (Shelly), Kenny and John Harvey (Wendy); as well as all his nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Robert was predeceased by his brother, Russell and sister, Charlotte Burke. Visitation and funeral service to celebrate the life of Robert Daniel MacNeil will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 12-1 p.m. with service to follow at 1 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Light refreshments will be served in the reception area following the service. A private family interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks, at a later date. Donations in memory of Robert may be made to the Holy Redeemer Building Fund. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forward to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com. Mabel (MacDougall) Green Passed in: Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada Passed on: December 29th, 2013 Mabel Anne (nee MacDougall) Green of Port Colborne, Ont., passed away peacefully in her 71st year, on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dear wife of Robert Green; loving mother of Rob (Sandra) Green, John (Carolyn) Green, Theresa (Todd) Mitchell and Mary Green (Fred Howard). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Tyler, Courtney, Kate, Dillan, Sarah, Mitchell and Melissa. Survived by her twin sister, Mary (Gerald) Hart; brother, Martin (Ernestine) MacDougall, from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, N.S., brother, Bill (Teresa) MacDougall, Port Colborne, Ont.; sister, Hughena (Capt. Edwin) Seward and brother, Adrian MacDougall, Welland, Ont.; also her brother-in-law, James Jolley, Port Colborne. She will be forever missed by all her nieces and nephews. Mabel was predeceased by her father, Sandy (1966), mother, Dorothy (1975), Madeline Jolley (2008) and sister, Dorothy (Charl) Pye (2010). Mabel met her recent challenges with uncommon grace, courage, patience and strength and without effort, as this was natural to her. In the face of these challenges Mabel remained a tireless homemaker, devoted wife, loving and caring mother, supportive mother-in-law, an amazing sister, remarkable sister-in-law, cherished aunt and doting grandma. She was a generous neighbour, cheerful friend, wonderful baker and nature lover. She was able to see and enjoy the simplicity of life without complication, a gift that many cannot embrace. Mabel lived with genuine modesty and humility that remains for us all an inspiration to enjoy life with family. Online condolences may be made through www.armstrongfuneralhome.ca. Debra (Jeremias) Corbett Born In: Sydney Born: September 29th, 1954 Passed in: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Passed on: December 30th, 2013 Debbie Corbett (nee Jeremias) beloved wife of Buddy Corbett of Calgary, Alta., passed away on Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at the age of 59 years. Debbie will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She was a very spiritual person who loved life. Debbie is survived by her husband Buddy; son Brian (Tracy); daughter, Barbara (Shawn); grandchildren, Ava, Parker and Lillian; sisters, Lois Van Veen of Truro, N.S., Sharon McPhee (William) of Dartmouth, N.S.; brother, Andrew Jeremias, Sydney and her father, Andrew Jeremias (Jeanette) of Kitchener/Waterloo, Ont.; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Irene Jeremias and sister, Lillian Jeremias. Funeral services will be held at McInnis & Holloway's Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at 10 a.m. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Cape Breton, N.S. Details will be provided to local family members. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Debbie Corbett, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McInnis and Holloway's Funeral Homes, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 Bannister Road S.E. Calgary, Alta. Telephone: 1-800-661-1599. Robert 'Red' Street Born In: Orillia, Ontario, Canada Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 2nd, 2014 Robert 'Red' Street, 85 of St. Peter’s, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Orillia, Ont., he was the son of the late Robert and Iva (Mowry) Street. Red was a florist and former owner of Street’s Flower Shop in Orillia, Ont He was a member of St. James Anglican Church. Red is survived by his wife, Betty (Bennett); daughter, Debbie (Don) Sheaffer, Pennsylvania; sons, Rick (Julie), Burlington, Rob (Sharon), Orillia; sister, Doris Kehoe, Orillia; grandchildren, Ryan, Katie, Robbie, Holly, Natalie and Kurtis, and great-grandchildren, Alvia and Rylee. Visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, 2 - 4 p.m. at the Bonnie Brae Club, St Peter’s. Funeral service will take place in Orillia, Ont. at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email [email protected] John 'Jock' Crosby Passed on: December 19th, 2013 Jock died peacefully on Dec. 19, 2013 after a brief illness, at the age of 87. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3. A celebration of Jock’s life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay. Donations in his memory may be made to Feed Nova Scotia or a charity of one’s choice. Barbara MacQuarrie Foster Born In: New Waterford Passed in: Rhode Island Passed on: December 22nd, 2013 Barbara MacQuarrie Foster, 73, of Boca Raton, Florida, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Newport, Rhode Island. She was born to Walter Scott and Sarah Alexis MacQuarrie, in New Waterford, Nova Scotia. Barbara graduated from Sydney City Hospital School of Nursing and Dalhousie University. She married John W. Foster, MD in 1972, and they lived in Waterford, Connecticut, before relocating to Boca Raton, FL. Barbara worked as a member of the clinical nursing teaching faculty at Yale-New Haven Medical Center before dedicating herself to the care of her children. Barbara is survived by two children, Ainslie Fortune, of Golden, Colorado, and Jonathan Foster, of Deep River, Connecticut. She also is survived by two grandchildren, Ennis and Callum Fortune and her brother, Ross MacQuarrie. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home in Newport, Rhode Island. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to American Cancer Association