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 November 26, 2013 Tuesday There were 11 obituaries published today Hugh Joseph 'Joe' McInnis - 85 yrs Rita Annette Critch - 90 yrs Ralph Carl Jackson - 87 yrs Margaret Catherine (McNeil) MacDonald - 91 yrs Gladys Powell - 93 yrs Agnes Jobes -92 yrs George Gould - 81 yrs John Joseph Curran - 66 yrs Mary Edwina Bezenar Crittenden - 52 yrs Louis 'Richard' Burgess - Mary Marguerite Mackie - 66 yrs Hugh Joseph 'Joe' McInnis Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: November 24th, 2013 It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Hugh Joseph 'Joe' McInnis on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at his residence. Dad was born in Glace Bay, the son of the late Norman and Sadie (Gillis) McInnis. Dad was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Glace Bay. He worked for Devco for more than 40 years. In his younger years, Dad was active in sports and was well known as a hockey official and baseball umpire. He spent many years enjoying his summer home in Loch Lomond, his favourite place to be with family and friends. Joe was a veteran of the Second World War and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion branch 40, No. 11, Glace Bay, and then branch 3, Glace Bay. Dad was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Dad is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ada (Attwood) of New Waterford; his six children, Peter (Vivian), JoAnn (Bill White), Jody (Debra), Joanie, Bruno (Cindy) and Stephen (Tammy). Joe will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Gail, Aaron, Korri, Courtney, Kayleigh, Joseph, Matthew, Josh, Jeremy, Robert, Nolan, Darian, Kaydon; great-grandchildren, Allana, Samantha and Gregory. Besides his parents, Dad was predeceased by his brothers, Norman, Angus, Donald, Peter, and his only sister, Wilma (Aubrey MacDonald). At Dad's request there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Interment will follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy for Joe, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the N.S. Heart & Stroke Foundation or the cancer society. Online condolences to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Veterans and legion members are invited to attend the funeral service. Rita Annette Critch Born In: Sydney Born: August 23rd, 1923 Passed in: Whitney Pier Passed on: November 23rd, 2013 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our mother, and grandmother, Rita Annette Critch on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney on Aug. 23, 1923, Rita was the beloved daughter of the late Michael and Lillian (Robbins) MacIntyre. Rita was a member of The Salvation Army Church, Home League and Pensioner Club. Family was everything to Rita. She loved to entertain everyone with her cooking and baking. Rita will be remembered by her family and friends for being strong-willed and independent. Rita is survived by her loving children, Kevin (Theresa Marie Chiasson) Critch, Judy (Henry) Jewer, Sharon Taylor, Jean (John) MacDonald, Bonnie (Raymond) Steeves, Sue (Leon Goulet) Smith, Glenda (John) White and Patsy (Todd) McVicar; as well as 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Rita was predeceased by her husband, William Allan Critch, brothers, Michael at infancy and John, sisters, Edna MacIntyre, Ann 'Cookie' Cameron and Florence Campbell, and a son-in-law, Heber Taylor. Visitation for the late Rita Critch will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd, Sydney, on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013 , from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 28 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate the life of Rita Critch will be held on Friday, Nov. 29, at 12:30 p.m. in The Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St., Sydney, with Major Kent Hepditch officiating. Memorial donations in memory of Rita may be made to The Salvation Army Church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com. 'We take great comfort knowing that Rita is now in peace and walking with the Lord.' Ralph Carl Jackson Born In: Sydney River Born: May 26th, 1926 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: November 24th, 2013 Ralph Jackson, of Spruce Haven Drive, Sydney, formerly from Sydney River, passed away Nov. 24, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. An outdoorsman to his core, he was happiest in nature, by a lake or river, with a fishing pole in hand. He was a behind the scenes kind of guy, always quick to lend a hand, always staying out of the spotlight and always helping someone. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Hubert and Ivy Jackson, Sydney River. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Georgina 'Fluff'(Yates); sons, Ralph (Teresa), Alan; daughters, Janice (Andrew Terris), Barb (Weldon Ferguson); his favourite granddaughter, Natasha (Evan McMaster); grandsons, Stephen, Adam, Scott and Nicholas Jackson, Logan and Kyle Ferguson.; great-grandchildren, Lachlan 'Buster' and Rowan McMaster, sister, Bertha (Benedict). Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his infant daughter, Sandra, brothers, Gordon, Douglas, Edward and John, sister, Clara Ross and Isabel Novak. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Brenda Drake officiating. A private burial at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Canadian Lung Associating or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Margaret Catherine (McNeil) MacDonald Born In: Glace Bay Born: September 13th, 1922 Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: November 22nd, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved 'Mother', grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Margaret Catherine MacDonald. Margaret peacefully passed away at home with her loving family at her side on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. Born in Glace Bay, Sept. 13, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Nora (Ling) McNeil, Margaret was a devout Catholic and was a faithful member of St. Anne's Church in Glace Bay. Margaret especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and her great-grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. In her younger years she was involved in the home and school program and the CWL. She had great joy baking apple pies and singing. She also enjoyed playing cards, bingo and taking daily drives. Margaret will be sadly missed by her loving children, daughters, Sandra (Donnie Smith), Peggy (Charlie MacDonald), Lorraine (Bill Fanson) and Barbara (Laurie MacNeil); sons, Billy (Cathy), Barry, Hughie (Paulette); 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lenore Hayes, Theresa (Ralph) Curnew; brothers, Michael and Gerard; brother in-law, Art Spencer; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Besides her parents she was also predeceased by her husband, William 'Little Billy', a child in infancy, sisters, Jenny (Willie) Gallivan and Ann Spencer, brothers, Daniel and William. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, from 2-4, 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 celebrated Thursday at 2 p.m. in St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay. Interment will follow in St. Anne's Parish Cemetery. A reception will follow in the church foyer. Family flowers only, as an expression of sympathy for Margaret, memorial donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. On line condolences to the MacDonald family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Gladys Powell Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: November 24th, 2013 Gladys Margaret Powell, 93, of Griffin Street, Sydney, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Murdock and Bertha (MacAulay) MacAskill. Gladys was a member of Trinity United Church, Whitney Pier. She was actively involved in the Whitney Pier Seniors Club as past president. Gladys enjoyed many years singing with the Vonnie MacEachern Singers as an original member. Surviving are her sister, Erma MacLean, Sydney; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Powell, Miramichi, N.B.; step-granddaughters, Tisha and Laurie; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John; son, Barry, sisters, Bessie, Elsie, Christy and Annie, brothers, Albert, Frank, Buddy, Dan, Borden, Howard and Allan, and step-grandson, Noah Augustine. A memorial service will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday, 2 p.m., with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Palliative Care, An Cala Unit at the CBRH or a charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail [email protected] Agnes Jobes Born In: Scotland Born: April 22nd, 1921 Passed in: Florence Passed on: November 24th, 2013 It is with heartfelt sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our loving mother at Taigh Solas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013. Born in Scotland on April 22, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (McShane) Baxter. In her early years, she immigrated to Canada with her family. In 1947 she married John T. Jobes and together they raised seven children. She was a longtime member of St. Stephen parish in Florence, and recently, a member of Holy Family parish in Sydney Mines. She was also a member of the Bras d'Or and District Senior Citizens and Pensioners Club. Left to mourn her loss are her four sons, Philip (Shirley), Jackie (Debbie), Gregory (Judy), and Ralph; three daughters, Catherine, Pauline and Patricia (Dave) Porter. She is also survived by sisters, Rose MacIntosh and Mary Cashin; a brother, William (Edith); 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John T., grandson, John T., five brothers, Alexander, John, Robert, Charles and Richard, and one sister Anne Benoit. Visitation for Agnes Jobes will be held in the J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, today, (Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013), from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will take place on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church (formerly St. Pius X), with Fr. Thomas John officiating. The burial will be in St. Stephen Parish Cemetery, Florence. Donations in Agnes' memory may be made to Every Woman's Center, 21 Trinity Ave., Sydney. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. Mother's Hands I held your hands in mine And they were thin and worn But they held mine just as tightly As the day that I was born There's a little of 'Our Lord Himself' In every Mother's hands. George Gould Passed in: Grand Mira North Passed on: November 24th, 2013 George died on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. George is survived by his wife, Judy; siblings, in-law, nieces, nephews, children and friends across Canada and the U.S. We will miss the good times and the good food. John Curran Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: November 21st, 2013 John Joseph Curran, of Victoria Road, Sydney, passed away with his loving family by his side on Thursday, November 21, 2013, at the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late John and Pauline (Flynn) Curran. For 45 years, John worked for Cape Breton Beverages, retiring in June 2011. He enjoyed many pleasures in life such as, dancing, bowling, fishing, playing pool and camping out on the Mira, where he spent many summers with his Burkes Campsite family. John is survived by the love of his life and best friend, Linda 'Hun'; daughter, Deanne (Greg) Corbett, Sydney; sons, Troy and Michael, at home, as well as his four precious grandchildren, Ethan, Stephen, Madison and Keagan, who he loved to spend quality time with every day. Words cannot express how wonderful a poppy he was. He is also survived by his brother, Bill, Sydney; sisters, Helen (Junior) Ferguson and Annie (Terry) Gushue, both of Sydney; and many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his brother, Paul in infancy and sisters, Catherine Leclerc and Mary Hawco. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at St. Theresa's Church on Thursday 10 a.m., with Rev. James Oliver officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Children's Wish Foundation. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail [email protected] Mary Crittenden Born In: New Waterford Passed in: Sydney Passed on: November 24th, 2013 It is with heavy hearts the family of Mary Edwina Bezenar Crittenden regrets to announce her sudden but peaceful passing on Nov. 24, 2013, at home. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Ann Margaret MacDonald. Mary was a devoted mother, who devoted her life not only to caring for her children by also to many others. She will be remembered by many for her wonderful homemade cookies and treats. Mary is survived by her husband, Joseph MacLeod; daughters, Mary Lynne Crittenden (Ashley Tobin), Sydney, Ann Louise Donovan, Dartmouth; son, Dakota MacLeod, at home; sisters, Karen (Brian) MacEachern, New Waterford, Catherine (Wade) Sturge, Sackville, Heather Bezenar, Alberta, Sandra Bezenar, Dartmouth and granddaughters, Marissa and Gabriella. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother Donald. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, at 2 p.m. at St. Theresa's Church with Rev. Jim Oliver officiating. Interment at St. Anthony Cemetery, Glace Bay. Donations in Mary's memory may be made to the Heart & Lung Association. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.twcurry.com. Louis 'Richard' Burgess Passed on: November 25th, 2013 Louis 'Richard' (Retired Peace Keeper Staff Sargeant with Canadian Forces), died suddenly on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at the Lennox & Addington County General Hospital, Napanee, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Marcelene, loving father of Roseanna Clark and her husband Stuart. Dear grandfather of Adam Burgess, Kimberley Lloyd (Jeff), Jason Clark and great-grandfather of Braylon Lloyd. Survived by his siblings, James, Peter, Mary and Patricia. Predeceased by his parents, Archibald and Mary Pricilla Burgess, brothers Ken, Wilfred, William, Albert, Johnny, Cecil and Paul. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Ed Hanrahan and Wanda Burgess-Hinchey. The family will receive friends at the Paul G. Payne Funeral Home, Main Street, Odessa, Ont., 613-386-7373, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 11a.m. from St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Napanee. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy the family would appreciate in lieu of flowers donations to either the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association. A special thank you is offered to the doctors, nurses and staff at Napanee Hospital for their care. Online condolences may be sent to paynefuneralhome.com. Mary Mackie Born In: Pictou Passed in: Gardiner Mines Passed on: November 24th, 2013 It is with broken hearts and great sadness, that we, her loving family, announce the peaceful passing of Mary Marguerite Mackie on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, after a short sudden illness at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her devoted family. Born in Pictou, Mary was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ida (Ranson) Murphy. She worked for a number of years as a chef at the Town House Restaurant and then Jaspers. She was a very hard worker who will always be remembered for her devotion to her family, her great sense of humour and more than giving nature. Mary loved spending her summers in Iona as well as visiting her friends at the Seniors Complex in Dominion. She always put others needs ahead of her own. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Frank Mackie of 47 years; her two daughters, Debbie MacLeod (Al), Dartmouth, Mary Francis (Trevor) Ponee, Fall River; and her son, Billy Mackie, Calgary. She loved her grandchildren, Cameron, Kelsey, Aidan, Tristan, Matteus, Ava and 'rotten spoiled' them dearly. Mary is also survived by her brother, Jim Murphy (Jenny), Dominion; sisters, Patsy MacDonald, Dominion, and Sheila Boland (Elton), Kitchener. Mary will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Robert MacDonald (Dominion). Many thanks to the nurses on 2nd Floor of New Waterford Hospital as well as Palliative Care, C.B. Regional Hospital, who made her feel very well looked after and comfortable. No visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and guidance of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Eugene's Church, Dominion, followed by interment in St. James Cemetery, Gardiner Mines. Fr. Dan Boudreau officiating. All are invited to join the family for a reception in the church hall. Donations in Mary's memory may be made to Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences to the family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca.