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 23, 2013 Wednesday There are 4 obituaries published today Lee MacKenzie - 62 yrs Jordan Michael Gillis - 29 yrs Daniel James MacNeil - 54 yrs Pauline (Higgs) Collier - 96 yrs Lee MacKenzie Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Howie Center 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. 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. Jordan Michael Gillis Born In: New Waterford Passed in: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Passed on: October 20th, 2013 It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Jordan Gillis on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, in Waterloo, Ont. Born in New Waterford, Jordan was the son of Michael and Kim (Gardiner) Gillis. Jordan graduated from Breton Education Centre and also played on their rugby team. He also played minor hockey in New Waterford; but his greatest passion was listening to music, going to live concerts and watching movies. At a young age, Jordan left New Waterford and found employment in Ontario with RIM (Research In Motion) a division of BlackBerry. He was a very easy-going compassionate man; helping others came naturally to Jordan. He had a great love for his parents, sisters, brother and all family members. Besides his parents, Michael and Kim, Jordan is survived by his brother, Jonathan (Ashley - who is like another daughter to the family); two sisters, Sarah, Jessica, New Waterford; maternal grandparents, Jerry and Jean Gardiner, Grand Mira; paternal grandmother, Casilda Gillis, New Waterford; uncles, aunts, cousins and his special friend, Sphinx. Jordan was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, John A. 'Spike' Gillis. Visitation will take place on Friday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. The funeral mass, officiated by Rev. Jim Oliver is Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Leonard's Church followed by interment in St. Michaels Cemetery. Reception to follow in the KOC Hall, Plummer Avenue. As an expression of sympathy for Jordan, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army or the SPCA as Jordan loved animals and had many as pets. On line condolences can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Jordan (is a Hebrew name - descending) A firm person; his outlook is flexible; is exact in his work and play Gives joy and comfort to those around him; One whose intuitive sense is developed; Has a gleam in his eyes; If he says it, you had better listen; He is industrious and resourceful. Daniel MacNeil Born In: Fall River Born: December 31st, 1958 Passed in: Bedford, Canada Passed on: October 18th, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dan MacNeil of Bedford and formerly Fall River, N.S. Born Dec. 31, 1958, in Sydney Mines, Dan died at home on Oct. 18, 2013. Son of the late John T. and Margaret Frances (MacKenzie) MacNeil. Dan is survived by his wife, Heather Leslie and daughter, Joyce MacNeil, and extended family. After spending his childhood years in Sydney Mines, Dan graduated from Acadia University in 1981 with a BSc, specializing in microbiology. Upon graduation he began working in quality control in Nova Scotia fishing firms and in 1983 began a long career as a highly respected microbiologist for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and later the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Dan was a wonderful dad to his beloved daughter Joyce, an adventurous and highly skilled cook, a great friend, neighbour, son, son-in-law, who would do anything for anyone. He deeply loved his family, including the four-legged members, and some of his happiest moments were found exploring woods near and far with his beloved dog, Bob. Friends, neighbours, and colleagues are invited to gather with Dan's family to share memories and celebrate Dan's life at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25 at Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, where a reception will follow. Burial will take place in St. John's Cemetery, Halifax. If you desire to honour Dan with a memorial donation, causes that would be close to his heart would include the SPCA or your favourite animal welfare charity, or an international development organization which helps children and families such as Plan Canada or the Nova Scotia Gambia Association, or simply remember to pass on a kindness to others wherever you can. Online condolences may be sent to www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Halifax Chapel). 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.