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 December 12, 2013 Thursday There were 7 obituaries published today Roderick Donald "R.D." MacNeil - 76 yrs Bertha McIntyre - 83 yrs John "Archie" MacMaster - 91 yrs Patrick "Pat" Nardocchio - 73 yrs Maynard Gale Burke - 83 yrs John Allister "Johnny" Weir - 90 yrs Evelyn Mary Hollohan - 80 yrs Roderick MacNeil Born: May 15th, 1937 Passed on: December 10th, 2013 Died peacefully at the Brantford General Hospital, Dec. 10, 2013 ,in his 77th year. Born in Shenacadie, Cape Breton, N.S., May 15, 1937, he was the son of Donald John and Rachel MacNeil, Christmas Island, Cape Breton. He is survived by his daughters, Shelley and Rachel; sons, Roderick, Jimmy, Patrick and Stephen; sisters, Ambrosa (Norman) MacNeil, Brantford, and Sr. Rachel of the Sisters of Saint Martha, Antigonish; brother, Stephen (Betty) MacNeil, Northside East Bay; and his friend and former wife, Donna (Kucharew) MacNeil. Predeceased by his first wife, Jo-Ann (Sampson) MacNeil, his parents, D.J. and Rachel, brothers, Charles, Conrad (Pat), Brantford, sisters, Rose (Maurice) Collin, Brantford, and Blanche (Roddy) Townsend, North Sydney. He will be remembered by his grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Thorpe Brother Funeral Home and Chapel, 96 West St., Brantford, on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with parish prayers at 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Basil's Roman Catholic Church, 50 Palace St., Friday, Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. As expression of sympathy donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at thorpebrothersfh.com. Loved and remembered always. Bertha McIntyre Born In: New Waterford Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: December 10th, 2013 It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of their wife, mother and sister, Bertha McIntyre on Dec. 10, 2013, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford she was the daughter of the late Augustine and Raymonde (Gasper) Deruelle. Bertha was a long time employee of Kimber Clock in Brampton, Ont. which she enjoyed and had many friends. She is survived by her husband, Bernie McIntyre; daughter, Shirley Ann, Ontario; sisters, Louise MacKinnon, New Waterford, Helen Keating, Mary McNeil, Ontario; brother, Edward (Evangeline), Sydney; grandchildren, Dean, Clay and great-grandchildren, Hunter, Noah, Nico and Louis. She is also survived by her aunt, Jean Villa; special cousin, Linda Gottwald and close friend, Marie Carrigan, as well as many nieces and nephews, including Jane Deruelle, Dominion. We are very grateful to mom's sister Louise, who was also her best friend and took such good care of her. Besides her parents, Bertha was predeceased by brothers Augustine 'Tackie', Raymond, Henry and George. There will be no visitation, a private burial will take place. Arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500. Donations can be made to a charity of one's choice. To send online condolence to the family go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com.] John 'Archie' MacMaster Passed in: Inverness, Canada Passed on: December 10th, 2013 Archie MacMaster passed away on Dec. 10, 2013 at Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Archie is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Kay (MacDonald); sons, Jim (Mary MacLeod), Inverness, N.S., Ron (Anita Fabac), Burlington, Ont.; daughter, Jayne Beaton, Inverness, N.S.; daughter-in-law, Anne (MacDougall), Scottsville, N.S. and brother, A.L., Dearborn MI. Archie was proud of all six of his grandchildren, Carla (Corey), Mitchell (Shannon), Cheryl (Breton), Quinn, Tyler and Caroline. Archie was predeceased by his son, John; son-in-law, Kevin Beaton; parents, Katie and Charlie and brothers, Sandy, Danny, Lawrence, Bernie and three brothers in infancy. Like many of his generation Archie heard the call and volunteered for the Canadian military during the Second World War. Archie was a member of the Nova Scotia Highlanders and later the Cape Breton Highlanders. Archie was part of the Allied invasion of Sicily and the Italian mainland where he was seriously wounded. Archie spent time in a military hospital in Rome, was airlifted to London but not before his airplane came under attack en route. Archie spent time in hospital in England, eventually returning to Canada aboard the Queen Mary when it was used for military service. Archie convalesced in Camp Hill Hospital, Halifax and remained there well after the war in Europe ended. Archie rarely spoke of his experiences in the war to his family only to say, "It was just awful." After the war Archie had a trucking company, ran a British Petroleum bulk oil station, worked with Ingraham's Ambulance and retired from McLean's Agency. In his day Archie was always community minded and supported many efforts in Inverness. Archie was a loyal Invernesser, the town he was born and lived. He was a proud supporter of his community and its people. He was a devout Catholic who had a very strong faith and he attended and supported Stella Maris Church all his life. He served as a volunteer fireman, was a member of Stella Maris Parish council, and St. Mary's hospital. He devoted much time to the up keep of his parish's cemetery and maintenance needs. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 132 and the Knights of Columbus. Archie was a true and proud Canadian patriot. Archie loved all sports but never claimed to have a favourite team or favourite sport for that matter. He coached and supported local teams above all and often attended games of all sports rooting for his hometown. He like many fellow Invernessers loved the racetrack, he owned and drove some of his own beloved horses. Archie closely followed politics and was firmly committed to one political party his entire life but had close friends from all political stripes. He never met a stranger as he was always quick to make friends. Archie loved a good laugh, a good drink and will be missed dearly by his family and by those who knew him. Visitation will be held in Inverness Funeral Home on Friday, Dec. 13 from 2- 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Stella Maris Church, Inverness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or to the Stella Maris Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be made to www.invernessfuneralhome.com. Patrick 'Pat' Nardocchio Born In: Sydney Passed on: December 10th, 2013 It is with great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Patrick 'Pat' Nardocchio, age 73, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013. He was the son of the late Dominic and Anne Nardocchio, Kings Road, Sydney. Pat worked in the construction industry in Ontario for many years and in the automotive parts industry in Sydney and Halifax. He was extremely well liked with many, many friends and will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his companion, Louise Fogarty and sisters, Eleanora Skryphick, Sydney, Connie and Elvira Nardocchio, Halifax and Dolores Doucette, Halifax, Anna and brother-in-law, Jim MacNeil, Halifax; brother, Sonny and sister-in-law, Nada, Bellvile, Ont. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Marie and brother, Buddy. There will be no visitation or memorial service at the request of the deceased. A private interment will be held for family members. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com. Maynard Burke Born In: Drumhead Passed in: Baddeck Passed on: December 8th, 2013 Maynard Gale Burke, 83, Baddeck, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 in Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Maynard was born in Drumhead, N.S. He was a son of late Harold & Nelly (Burke) Burke. He was a member of Farquharson Memorial Presbyterian Church and also Knox Presbyterian Church. Along with his wife, Florence, he is survived by his daughters, Lori (Frank Stratton), Brampton, Ont., Lisa (Jimmy Edwards), Baddeck; sisters, Phyllis Mason, Sherbrooke, N.S., Madeline Burke, Florida. He was predeceased by brothers, Dean, Wendell and sister, Bernice Mason. Maynard was a mechanic who owned and operated his own service station in Toronto. After that he worked as a mechanic for Purulator Courier until he retired. He was an associate Legion member at Branch 53 of Baddeck, a member of the Highlands Senior Club, Middle River, and a member of the Free Wheelers in Baddeck. Funeral under the care and direction of Sunset Funeral Co-Operative. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 in Farquharson Presbyterian Church. Rev Louis Ihasz and Rev Brian MacLeod. Burial to follow in Middle River Cemetery. Tea afterwards at the Middle River Community Hall. The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at the Inverness Manor (Highland Village) for their care and friendship of Maynard during the last year and a half. Additionally, a huge thank you to Dr. Chow, Dr. Genge and the nursing staff at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital for their exemplary care & TLC in his last remaining days. Family flowers only. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice Society of Victoria County; Canadian Diabetes Association or Canadian Alzheimer's Association. John 'Johnny' Weir Born In: New Aberdeen Born: December 28th, 1923 Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: December 8th, 2013 John Allister 'Johnny' Weir, 90, passed away on Dec. 8, 2013, at Taigh Na Mara Veteran's Home in Glace Bay, N.S. He was born on Nov. 28, 1923 in New Aberdeen, Glace Bay to George Brenton and Hannah (MacDonald) Weir. Following radio school in Saint John, N.B., he joined the air force and received more telecommunication training in Montreal. He joined the air force and was stationed in Newfoundland and Ontario, where he taught communications, radio and Morse Code to the pilots who were to fight overseas. After the Second World War, he worked for both the Department of Transport and the Canadian Coast Guard in Telecommunications (ship-to-shore and air-to-shore radio) which took him to places such as Canso, N.S.; Resolution Island, Nunavut; Camperdown, N.S.; In 1957 he relocated to Sable Island, N.S. with his wife Lillian 'Lil' and two young daughters, Grace and Helen, to take charge of the radio station. After moving home to Coxheath in 1960, their third daughter, Velma, was born in 1961. Johnny and Lil resided in a bungalow that they built on the Mira River and later became Snowbirds, visiting Sarasota, Florida every year. On July 28, 1998 Johnny had the honour of sending the last Morse Code message at the Coast Guard College in Point Edward, Cape Breton. Johnny was a walking encyclopedia of jokes. He played hockey in the air force and was a fan of baseball, golf, fishing, boating, Seinfeld, and big band music. He loved to sing and play his ukulele. Johnny kept up with changes in information technology throughout his life. He was predeceased by his wife, Lillian (Phillips) Weir; his parents, George and Hannah; his three sisters, Katherine 'Kay' Cody, Prudence 'Prudy' Pike, Norberta 'Bubs' Collins and one nephew, Marvin Pike. He is survived by his three daughters, Grace (Glenn) Illsley of Brookfield, N.S.; Helen (Alan) Spinney of Moncton, N.B. and Velma (Cal) King of Sault Ste Marie, Ont.; his grandchildren, Lisa (Jazz) Gado of Hong Kong; Susan (Darren Maiden) Illsley of Hong Kong; Kaitlyn King of Sault Ste Marie, Ont. and Colin King of Sault Ste Marie; his brother-in-law, Jimmy Collins of Glace Bay; nephew, David (Ena Gwen) Jones of Ottawa Ont., several other nieces and nephews, and long time family friend Rita MacIsaac of Inverness. The family would like to thank the physicians and staff of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Williston House, Taigh Na Mara Veterans Home and Forest Haven (for cremation and burial). A gathering to celebrate Johnny's life will be held in the Newgen Room at Days Inn, Kings Road, Sydney on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to charities of your choice. The family can be reached at [email protected] or by phoning 902-890-2704. Evelyn Mary Hollohan 80, Whitney Pier It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother, Evelyn Mary on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney on May 20, 1933, Mom was the daughter of the late William (Bill) Laughlin and Evelyn Mary Butler. Mom was also predeceased by her husband, Paul Francis Hollohan, in January 1991, son, David Michael in infancy in 1955 and brothers, Thomas and Edward Laughlin. Mom's family was the centre of her life. She lived life to the fullest every day and her heart and home was open to family and friends at all times. Mary was well known by her friends of the "Pier" for her long career at the local grocers, Simon Davids' and Metro Supermarket. She was an avid tarabish player whose sharp wit and dry sense of humour endeared her to countless people over the years. She spent the last two years of her life at the Cove Guest Home maintaining a high quality of life. Mom was so grateful for the care, attention and wonderful kindness she received from the staff and other residents. Mom will be lovingly remembered by her children, Paul (Margaret) Hollohan, Joe Hollohan, Teddy (Sandra Margetti) Hollohan, Debbie Hollohan, Patty (George) Herridge, Jay (Valerie) Hollohan, Doddy (Bobby) Keel, Dan (Heather) Hollohan, Lalie Hollohan and Karen MacQueen. As well, mom is survived by 28 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation for the late Evelyn Mary Hollohan will be held today (Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013) at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street), from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, Dec 13, 2013, 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. Donations in memory of Mary may be made to the Cove Guest Home. The family extends a special thank you to Francine Hollohan and Diane Andrews for the continued love and support given to mom throughout the years. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com. So you settle down and the children come And you find a place that you come from Your wandering is done And all your dreams of open spaces You find in your children's faces One by one And all the trips you know you missed And all the lips you never kissed Cut through you like a knife And now you see stretched out before thee Just another stor