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 16, 2014, Thursday There were 5 obituaries published today Stuart Douglas “Doug” MacDonald - 89 yrs James Vincent MacNeil - Mary Theresa Landry - Catherine Jane “Kay” (Hickey) Curtis - 90 yrs John Charles Maddower - 68 yrs Stuart 'Doug' MacDonald Passed on: January 14th, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that on Jan. 14, 2014, surrounded by his loving family, Doug passed away peacefully. Doug was a devoted family man, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to all. His legacy lives on with his loving wife of 64 years, Connie, and their children, Ian, Stuart (Linda), Bill (Alice), Corrine (Wayne) and Sandra; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his brother, Keith (Pat); sister-in-law, Jeannie and brother-in-law, Claude 'Todd' Hickey along with many nieces and nephews. Doug was predeceased by his parents, William James and Eva MacDonald; brothers, Horace (Christine), Edgar; sister, Shirley Hickey and daughter-in-law, Diane. For Doug, his greatest legacy was his family. He was never so happy as when he was surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They all meant the world to him. He would gaze over the crowd and be thankful for the wonderful family he had. He said that they were his utmost accomplishment. Doug spent his adult life working as a locomotive engineer with the coal company and loved driving through Sydney Mines. Connie waved to Doug as he drove by while she was skating nearby. Doug realized he wanted more and went back and graduated from St. F.X. with his teaching degree. Doug soon went to the former Adult Vocational Training Centre as an Instructor. He enjoyed spending time with faculty and students and making an impact wherever he could. Doug spoke so fondly of his memories and service with the 2nd Battalion of the Nova Scotia Highlanders, where he retired with the rank of Major, Commanding officer of A Company, North Sydney. Doug was a dedicated and founding member of the Northside Golden K Club. Doug believed in supporting others in every way possible and that was evident throughout his involvement with the United Church of Canada (Carman, Sydney Mines, and St. John’s, Big Bras d’Or). Doug supported his church family through fellowship and prayer. We, his family, will miss Doug's sense of humour and fun-loving ways, but we are thankful for his 89 years of life. In Doug’s words, “Don’t be backwards about coming forward”. We would like to extend our thanks to all of the care and support that Doug received from his doctor and nephew, Dr. Paul Hickey, the staff of Northside General Hospital, and the staff of the Northside Community Guest Home. Thank you all for the comfort and support that you provided to Dad. You made his final days as peaceful as possible and for that – we, the family, are grateful. A memorial service celebrating Doug’s life will take place on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at 2 p.m. in St. John’s United Church, Big Bras d’Or, with Diane Kempt DLM officiating. Special thanks to St. John’s United Church, their Ladies Auxiliary, and to the Northside Golden K Club for serving as Honourary Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John’s United Church, Building Fund. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. James MacNeil Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: January 13th, 2014 James Vincent MacNeil died peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2014, at the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Vince grew up in a close and loving family in the community of Bras d’Or. He was the son of the late James A. MacNeil and Mary Catherine MacDonald. He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Colleen (MacCormack); son, James (Bernadette) Bras d’Or, daughter Marybeth (Kevin) Walker, Inverness; seven grandchildren, Haley, Brennan and Kate MacNeil and Megan, Emily, Laura and Kevin Walker. Also surviving are brother, Fr. Sandy MacNeil, Sydney; sisters, Catherine Sutton, Bras d'Or and Sister Millie MacNeil, CND, Sydney; sisters-in-law, Elaine Schmid, Delores Starzomski, Heather Fraser and Lisa Raitt; brother-in-law, Daniel MacCormack and the late Colin MacCormack. Vince was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Halifax. He was also a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with family and friends. Vince was by nature a quiet, discreet man. As an astute businessman integrity, generosity and deep respect for the person were hallmarks of his lived experience. After graduation from university, Vince worked at the steel plant general office. He then assumed his father’s business Alex MacNeil and Sons, Bras d’Or. In 1970 Vince established and operated MacNeil’s Motel where it was his delight to meet the many patrons from various places and cultures. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and sailing his boat on the Bras d’Or Lakes. Vince was a contributor to his church and community. He served on the New Deal Community Development Board, the Harbourview Hospital Resident Council Board and was a strong supporter of the Fish and Game Association. Visitation for Vince will be Friday, Jan. 17 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. A mass to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Bras d’Or, with Fr. Sandy MacNeil officiating followed by a luncheon at the parish hall, Bras d'Or. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harbour View Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Vince’s family by visiting www.francisfuneralhome.ca. Mary Landry Born In: Poulamond Passed in: Sydney Passed on: January 10th, 2014 It is with saddened hearts that we, the family, have to announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother at the MacGillivray Guest Home in Sydney on Jan. 10, 2014. Born in Poulamond, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Josephine (Marchand) Fougere. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Judy Babin, Arichat; sons, Douglas (Pansy) and Gary (Ellen), both of Sydney; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, James 'Jimmie' Wilfred; sisters, Evelyn (Tom) Sampson, Anita (Velma) Poirier; brother, Joseph Gerald in the Second World War. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 from 2-4 & 7 - 9 p.m. and on Sunday morning Jan. 19, 2014 from 12:30 - 1:30 in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon at St. Hyacinth Church in D'Escousse at 2 p.m. with Rev. Angus MacDougall officiating. Burial to be held in St Hyacinth Parish Cemetery in D'Escousse at a later date. Family flowers only, memorial donations can be made to the Parkinson Society Maritime Region, Heart & Stroke Foundation (N.S.) or to the Canadian Diabetes Society (N.S.). To send words of comfort to the family or to light a candle in memory of Theresa, please visit www.chboudreau.com. The family would like to extend special thanks to a dear family friend Debbie MacKinnon who took special care of their mom when we couldn't be there. Also to the staff at the MacGillivray Guest Home, doctors, nurses family and friends who helped us in any way during our time of loss. Catherine 'Kay' Jane (née Hickey) Curtis Born In: Cape Breton, Canada Passed in: Toronto, Canada Passed on: January 9th, 2014 Catherine 'Kay' Jane Curtis (née Hickey) of Toronto passed away peacefully in the presence of loving family members on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at the age of 90 years. Born in Cape Breton, N.S., Catherine was the daughter of the late Euphemia (née Gillis) and Alphonsus Hickey. She was a dedicated employee at the Ontario Ministry of Transportation in Toronto for many years. Predeceased by her beloved husband Richard 'Dick' Curtis and her brothers, Peter, Alphonsus, John, Malcolm, William and Murdock. Survived by her sister Yvonne Pierrynowski, as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Catherine will be dearly missed by her longtime friends and neighbours. Sincere thanks to Rosemary, Patricia, Louise and the VHA staff for their dedicated care and support, which allowed her to remain in her home. Special appreciation to Yvonne and her late husband Ray Pierrynowski, niece Robin Taylor and her husband Kevin. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at 11 a.m. with reception to follow, at the Newbigging Funeral Home, 733 Mt. Pleasant Road (South of Eglinton), Toronto, Ont. Catherine will rest for eternity with her cherished late husband Dick in Nova Scotia. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Catherine Curtis can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario. John Charles Madower Born In: Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed in: Barrie, Canada Passed on: January 12th, 2014 At his residence in Barrie, Ont., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. John Madower age 68 years, formerly of Cape Breton, N.S., beloved husband of Shirley Susan Noseworthy. Dear father of Janice S. ( Ivan Galesic) of Barrie, John A. Madower, of Scarborough, Ont. Loving grandfather of Jessica Tecca and Chelsea Madower. Brother of Fred Madower (Iris) of Truro, N.S., Ruth Blackwood and Gladys Axworthy (Johnny) all of Sydney, N.S., Paul Madower (Audrey) of New Waterford, N.S., David Madower of Sydney, N.S., and Susan Cafazzo (Dino) of Ottawa, Ont. John was a wonderful father, husband and friend who loved fishing, hunting, golf and country music. He will be sadly missed by all. A celebration of John’s life will take place on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 88 Cardinal St., Barrie, Ont. between 1and 5 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the OSPA. Barrie, Ont. Condolences may be placed at marshallwdrivercremationandburialservice.ca.