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 October 24, 2013 Thursday There are 8 obituaries published today Amos Gordon Cantwell - 96 yrs Thomas L.Hutchinson - 93 yrs Lee MacKenzie - 62 yrs Ivan George Lewis - 75 yrs Edward John Newell - 71 yrs Ronald Robert "Ron" Youden - 66 yrs Tom "Topper" Jones - 61 yrs Pauline (Higgs) Collier - 96 yrs Amos Gordon Cantwell Born In: Bras d'Or Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: October 23rd, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amos Gordon Cantwell of Bras d'Or and North Sydney on Oct. 23, 2013. Gordie celebrated his 96th birthday on Dec. 8 of 2012. He was the last surviving member of his family. Born in Bras d'Or, was the youngest son of Thomas and Bertha (Boudrot) Cantwell. He was predeceased by sisters, Muriel Cantwell, Clara Mae MacDonald, Mary Lent, Bertha White and Anna Naddaf and one brother, Raymond Cantwell. With the exception of the last 10 years, Gordie had lived in the family home in Bras d'Or with his wife Sadie who passed away in 2006. Gordie was a faithful member of St. Joseph Parish in Bras d'Or and St. Joseph Parish in North Sydney. He will be remembered for his smile, generosity and mild manner. Gordie's first job as a young man was the Toronto mine in Bras d'Or in 1939. He worked there until he started on the "Lord Calvin", a Western Union cable ship and he sailed from 1942 to 1944. His ship would leave with the convoys en route to England and on more than one occasion he mentioned seeing ships in his convoy struck by torpedoes from enemy submarines. In 1945 Gordie started working at Jabalee's grocery store in North Sydney where he worked as a meat cutter. He remained there until 1959. At that time he started working for Marine Atlantic, spending 11 years on the "Carson", his favourite ship. The remaining years were spent on other ships in the CN Fleet, retiring to pension in 1981. Gordie was very lucky in that he had good health in his 96 years. He and his wife Sadie travelled to Boston on a regular basis and made trips to Florida and Vancouver in the later years. He always enjoyed seeing family members come home in the summer months for visits and participated in any activities that were planned. He had vivid recollections of the old days growing up in Bras d,Or and was a very interesting storyteller.Gordie will be sadly missed by family and friends alike. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian burial will take place at St. Joseph Church in Bras d'Or on Friday at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Peter McLeod officiating, interment in parish cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Fund or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Francis Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family by visitingwww.francisfuneralhome.ca. Thomas L. Hutchison Born In: New Waterford Passed in: New Waterford/Glace Bay Passed on: October 23rd, 2013 It is with sadness we announce the passing of Thomas L. Hutchison, 93, of Taigh Na Mara and formerly of MacLeod Avenue, New Waterford, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, at Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Archibald and Mary (Leadbeater) Hutchison. Tommy worked in No. 12 coal mine for approximately 20 years. He served overseas with the Canadian Army during the Second World War and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion branch 15, New Waterford. Tommy was also a Past Master of the Masonic Lodge. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Surviving are daughters, Annette (Frank) Ross, Margaree, special daughter, Donna Iola, Dingwall, N.S., Kathy (Alain) Goulet, Port Morien, Nola Verge, Glace Bay; sister, Margaret Wolfe, New Waterford; grandchildren, Kathleen, Gail, Donna Marie, George, Brandon and Carly; great-grandchildren, Tonya, Bryce, Brooklyn, Sheridee, Neva, Daphne, Clare, Adrian, Adam and Emily; great-great-granddaughter, Amelia; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Tommy was predeceased by his wife, Helen Amelia, one son, Thomas, two daughters, Helen and Mary Freda, three brothers, Freddy, John and Archie, three sisters, Sarah, Catherine and Annie. Visitation will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will take place Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. in Calvin United Church, New Waterford, with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Tommy will be taken to the church at noon on Sunday. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown, with a luncheon to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 15, New Waterford. Family flowers only by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Taigh Na Mara, 974 Main St., Glace Bay, N.S., B1P-7B8. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Lee MacKenzie Passed on: October 21st, 2013 With broken hearts, we the family of Lee MacKenzie of Howie Center, announce his passing at home on Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, at the age of 62. He was the son of the late Lloyd and Margaret (Lee) MacKenzie of Glace Bay. Lee is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Sheila (Williams) and his daughters, Jillian (Jason MacNeil), Lisa Marr, Michelle (BJ) Hill, and son, Kevin (Courtney MacKinnon); one brother, Lloyd MacKenzie (Helen) and four much loved grandchildren, Camden, Leah, Lauchlan MacNeil and Travis Marr. Also left to mourn are sisters-in-law, Mary (Bill Jamael), Lorraine (Jim MacIntyre), Georgie (Bill Gallagher), Peggy (Archie Pushie), Sharyn McDonald and Edna (Ross MacCormack). Lee was predeceased by an infant son, Lee Edward Lloyd and brother-in-law, Gary MacDonald. Lee taught school for 35 years, finishing his career at Malcolm Munroe Junior High where he taught math and computer. When he retired, Lee continued to enjoy his time on his computer and always was willing to lend his expertise. He served as president of the N.S. Teacher's Union, Cape Breton Local for many years. Lee was one of the founding members of the British Car Club of Cape Breton and loved his drives in his yellow and new orange MGB with his fellow car enthusiasts. He enjoyed playing Contractions and winter months in Florida. The Toronto Blue Jays have lost an avid fan. Lee loved life and above all his family. Always a perfect host, Lee went out of his way to make sure people were happy at his home. Spending his summers camping in Dunvegan and poolside watching his grandchildren learn how to swim was what he treasured the most. He took pride in his family and we will miss his contagious smile. His grandchildren brought him such joy and they loved their Poppy so much. "We love you and we will miss you always." Cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River, with Fr. Duaine Devereaux officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Ivan Lewis Passed in: Sydney Passed on: October 22nd, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, Dad and Poppy, Ivan George Lewis, son of Rodger and Edith (Shaw) Lewis of Edwardsville on Oct. 22, 2013 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his wife, Christina (MacEachern); four sons, Everett (Linda), Edmonton, Alta. Ross (Cheryl) Prime Brook, N.S., Craig (Marie), Sydney, Mark (Karen), Elmsdale, N.S.; daughter, Lisa MacDougall (Leo), Hammonds Plains, N.S.; brother, Chester (Lucy), Courtenay, B.C.; sister, Florence Giroux Westmount; 10 grandchildren and many extended loving family members. Ivan was a man of strong convictions and beliefs. He was very proud of his family. He loved the simple things in life like fishing and driving the back country roads of Cape Breton. A retired member of local 752 Iron Workers, Ivan often told stories of his work across Canada from Newfoundland to British Columbia. After retirement, Ivan spent many hours in the woods of his back property, cutting wood with his son, Craig, followed closely by his golden retriever, Trixie. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held today (Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Donations to the Canadian Council of the Blind or charity of choice. The family wishes to thank the staff and doctors of the ICU at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their professional and compassionate care. Special thanks to Dr. McGory, Dr. Brake and Dr. Murdock Smith. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuenralhome.com. Edward John Newell Born In: Glace Bay It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother, Ted. Born in Glace Bay, Ted was the son of Edward and Hilda (Wilcox) Newell. He is survived by sister, Anne (George) Pyke; brothers, Hector (Joan), Hamilton, Ont; Donald (Sandra), Old Perlican, Nfld., James and William (Sis), Glace Bay; sister-in-law, Gisela, Edmonton, Alta. And many nieces and nephews. Ted was predeceased by his parents and brother, David. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. There will be no visitation. A private ceremony will be held in Ted's memory on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 at 2 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Clayton Austin officiating. Burial at later date. Ronald Robert 'Ron' Youden Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: October 22nd, 2013 Ronald Robert Youden, of Ferguson Drive, Sydney, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late John and Ada (Sampson) Youden. Ron was formerly employed with the City of Sydney. For over 30 years, he was a volunteer fireman with the Mira Road Volunteer Fire Department and a musician, playing drums in various bands over the past 45 years. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis (Carmichael); daughters, Melissa (Jason MacLennan) and Erin (Dave) MacAulay, Sydney; daughter-in-law, Cindy Youden, Sydney; brothers, Harry (June), Ontario and Steve (Cecelia), Sydney; grandchildren, Candace, Kayla, Nick, Matt, Romeo, Sophia, Claire and Ben. Ron was predeceased by his son, Ronnie and brother, Raymond. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday from 12-2 p.m. followed by a memorial service in the chapel at 2 p.m., with Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email [email protected] Tom 'Topper' Jones Born In: New Waterford Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: October 22nd, 2013 Tom 'Topper' Jones, 61, of Duggan Avenue, New Waterford, died peacefully in the arms of his sons, Kirk and Adam, on Oct. 22, 2013, at home. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Tom and Marcella (MacDonald) Jones. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford, are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Pauline Collier Born In: Lovejoy, Montana, United States Born: August 4th, 1917 Passed in: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada Passed on: October 19th, 2013 Pauline (Higgs) Collier, 96, formerly of Sydney N.S., died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at the St. Catharines General Hospital, Ont. Born in Lovejoy, Montana, to farming parents, Pauline felt a deep love towards animals and would readily defend the notion that pigs were filthy creatures. Her family would leave the West for the East. Sydney, N.S. would become Pauline's new home. And there she would find her true love, James T. Collier (Jim). The two married and would remain together until Jim's death in 1987. The couple were blessed with two children, Carole Ann (Cook) and Alan Blair. Both Carole and Alan would predecease Pauline. These losses deeply affected Pauline but she was able to find comfort in her grandchildren, Jennifer Cook, Jonathan Cook and his wife Denielle Cuoco, as well as her great-grandchildren, Lauren and Owen Kamphuys, Elizabeth and James Cook. Being surrounded by such youth rejuvenated Nana and brought much joy to her life. We will miss her dearly. A private memorial will be held at a later date with interment to follow at the John Pringle Cemetery, Blackett's Lake, Sydney, N.S.