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 27, 2013 Friday There were 16 obituaries published today Mary Elizabeth (nee MacIver) Wells - 78 yrs Violet Jean Carter - 92 yrs John Joseph MacKinnon - 66 yrs Joanne M. Nichol - 65 yrs Jane Florence Willett - 97 yrs Alexander A."Alex" MacIsaac - 82 yrs Earl Leslie Dillon - 70 yrs Walter B. Petrie -58 yrs PART TWO Dr. Ronald JRG "Ron" Cormier - 71 yrs Bradford Gerard 'Brad' MacIsaac - BA. LL.B - 65 yrs Lorne George Toomey - 43 yrs PART THREE Rev. J. Errol MacDonald - 68 yrs William Duncan 'Bill' Harnish - 72 yrs Leonard Anthony "Len" Andrea , B.Ed, LLB, QC - 82 yrs John Harold 'Johnnie' Brewer - 81 yrs Linda (Stewart) Gaudett - Dr. Ronald Cormier Born In: Amherst, Canada Born: May 16th, 1942 Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: December 24th, 2013 It is with heavy hearts and fond memories we announce the passing of Ron on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013, at the Glace Bay Health Care Corp. after four very courageous and difficult years of failing health including the loss of personal mobility. Ron was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia and was the son of the late Clarence and Anzelica Cormier. Ron graduated from St. Charles School and Amherst Regional High School where he was a popular student known to always pay attention in class but never took home a book and always had high marks. Ron's career took him into military service including graduation from the dental program at Dalhousie University. Ron served in several places including Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia. Ron served patients in Halifax, Cape Breton and Fisher Branch, Manitoba and taught at CBU Dental School. Music always was a big part of Ron's life. Singing and playing guitar and mandolin at home and at country festivals were at the top of his list of fun things to do. Ron sang in the St. Charles Church choir and was a member of the Church Scola quartet. The well-known music scene in Cape Breton was a treasure to Ron and he enjoyed being a participant in several groups notably "The Peach Chords". Left to remember him and mourn his passing are his wife, Cynthia; son, Scott (Melissa); grandson, Hunter and sisters, Louise Beal (Ralph), Marlene Cormier and fiancée (Paul); three nieces, Michelle, Susan and Catherine who brought a twinkle to Ron's eyes and many nephews, as well as his dear friends, Roy and Shauna Peach. Ron was predeceased by his former wife, Norma (MacAulay) parents, Clarence and Anzelica, his sister, Yvonne and brothers, Reginald, Ervil, Raymond and William, as well as family, many close friends in various provinces of Canada. Ron's family and friends would like to express their thanks to the staff at the Glace Bay Health Care Corp., Halifax Infirmary and the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Center for the constant and excellent care he received. At Ron's request there will be no service. Cremation has taken place under the care and guidance of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Online condolences to the Cormier family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Bradford Gerard 'Brad' MacIsaac Born In: New Waterford Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: December 23rd, 2013 It is with profound sadness, yet many fond memories, we announce the sudden passing of Brad McIsaac on Dec. 23, 2013, at his home in New Waterford. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late D.A. Spike and Eileen (Marsh) McIsaac. Brad was a member of Mount Carmel Church, currently the Parish Church of St. Leonard. In earlier years he was enlisted with the Army Medical Corps and later, studied to become a mortician in Boston, Mass. Upon returning, Brad worked underground as a medic with Devco. He was also an owner/operator of various restaurants in town. Brad was a former member of the New Waterford Kinsmen and Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 15, for many years. After years of employment with Devco, he left the mines to further his education. After completing his undergrad at UCCB, he attended Dalhousie University, where at the age of 49, he earned his law degree. Prior to being called to The Nova Scotia Bar, he articled with B.A. 'Rocky' Jones and Associates and upon completion was employed with his good friend, Rocky, in Halifax. Brad also worked for Nova Scotia Legal Aid before venturing northward to Iqaluit, Nunavut, where he worked in various capacities such as criminal law, labour law and legal aid from 2002 to present. Brad was one of the founding members of New Waterford Community Players and was very involved in theatre. He directed and acted in many productions including Lost in the 60s, Hits of the Blitz, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, for which Brad won Best Actor at Nova Scotia Drama Festival of Plays in Halifax. Brad was never at a loss for words and because of that, he was often called upon to act as master of ceremonies for many events. Once you met Brad you never forgot him; a force to be reckoned with and extremely bright. Kind and generous to a fault, he'd give you the last thing he owned. Memories of his humour and fun loving ways will be with us forever. He leaves to mourn his wife, Shannon (McKay) McIsaac; children, Jimmie, Dana (Michael) Nearing, Chera (Shawn) Clements; also survived by Mike and Kelsie and by his grandchildren, the light of his life, Jack and Lola; brothers,Brine, Brent (Penny Lou); sister, Myrna (Kevin) MacDonald; nephews, Tyler and Reilly; and many friends who will miss him dearly and treasure the memories. Besides his parents, Brad was predeceased by his sister Marsha and mother-in-law Catherine McKay. Visitation will be held today (Friday, Dec. 27) from 5-9 p.m. at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will take place Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fathers Damien and Albert MacPherson officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Army, Navy, Airforce, Unit 217, New Waterford. Donations in his memory may be made to Combined Christmas Giving (contact Shelly McLellan, chairperson, 862-6142, for details). Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. 'To all my companions on this journey we call life - More than anything, I want you to know how grateful and appreciative I am for your presence and participation in my life. I take with me a treasure trove of fabulous memories and know with certainty that we'll meet again, don't know where or don't know when, but I know we'll meet again some sunny day. Until then, gratitude and love' - Brad Lorne George Toomey Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: December 23rd, 2013 Lorne Gregory Toomey, 43, of Glace Bay, passed away suddenly on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013, at his residence. Born in Glace Bay, Lorne was the son of Gerald Thomas 'Bumper' Toomey and the late Donna Marie (Walsh) Toomey. He was a former employee of Jaspers restaurant. Lorne enjoyed sports such as hockey, baseball and at one time he coached Little League baseball. He will be remembered as a very gentle and compassionate man; always there to lend a helping hand. Lorne deeply loved spending time with his daughter, Gabrielle and his nephew, Brian Toomey. Lorne is survived by his wife, Florence (Ingraham) Toomey and daughter, Gabrielle Lillian Mae. Besides his mother, Lorne was predeceased by his daughter, Angel Marie Toomey on Jan. 1, 2010, and his son, Lorne Thomas Toomey on April 5, 2012, his brother, John 'J.W.' Toomey and paternal and maternal grandparents. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Monday morning, Dec. 30, 2013, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m.; both in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. Interment at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy for Lorne, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca.