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 29, 2013 Tuesday There are 7 obituaries published today James Gordon Buchanan - 69 yrs Clarence Reid - 69 yrs Stephen Joseph "Stevo'" Marshall - 64 yrs Clare Leterte - Tom "Topper' Jones - 61 yrs Christina "Chris" Lovelace - 84 yrs Kay (Kathleen V. Dillon) Mikkelsen - 92 yrs James Buchanan Passed in: Dartmouth Passed on: October 27th, 2013 James, died peacefully surrounded by his family, after a brief illness, on Oct. 27, 2013. Gordon considered himself the luckiest of men to be Maureen's husband, father to the best daughters, Jyl and Karey, father-in-law to terrific sons-in-law, Chuck and Eric, and grandfather to the most amazing grandchildren, Justin, Alex, and Charlotte. Gordon's glass was never less than three quarters full, despite significant health challenges over the past 20 years. Ever a larger-than-life character, Gordon always lived in a world of superlatives. His rib crushing hugs were legendary, as was his smile and booming laugh. He never feared telling his truth, most importantly, that he loved you. Gordon was a passionate man - about sailing, dogs, politics, football, business, scotch, and most of all, his family. The much loved son of the late Sadie (MacLean) and James Buchanan of New Waterford, Gordon attended St. Francis Xavier University (BA 1967) and Dal (BEd 1970). Teaching led to business where Gordon found and pursued his professional passion in real estate development for many years. He is survived by his wife, Maureen (née Dillon); daughters, Jyl Lienaux (Bedford) and Karey Robb (Toronto); sons-in-law, Chuck Lienaux and Eric Robb; and grandchildren, Justin and Alex Lienaux and Charlotte Robb. His life was richer for his great friendships with David Parsons, Peter MacSween (deceased), Vincent (Topper) MacDonald; and his brothers-in-law, Ed MacAulay, Doug Rose and Barry Turner; sisters-in-law, Sheila MacAulay, Ruth Dillon Rose and Lois Dillon; nieces and nephews, Christy and Andrew MacAulay, Rebecca and Catherine Rose and Matthew and Laura Turner. Gordon truly valued his many friendships including extended family among the Buchanans, MacLeans, MacEacherns, Dillons and MacAulays. Following Gordon's wishes, there will be a funeral mass held at St. Leonard's Catholic Church (formerly Mount Carmel Church) in New Waterford on Friday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com., Dartmouth Chapel. Buchanan Family Motto: "Clairor Hinc Honos" - Henceforth forward the honour shall grow ever brighter. "Oh the rhythm of my heart is beating like a drum With the words I love you rolling off my tongue No more will I roam for I know my place is home Where the ocean meets the sky I'll be sailing." Rhythm of My Heart John Jordan and John Cupek Clarence Reid Born: June 27th, 1944 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: October 26th, 2013 Clarence Reid died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born June 27, 1944, he was the son of the late Daniel J. and Catherine (MacDougall) Reid. Surviving is his son, Scott (Alana); granddaughter, Stephanie Lynn; sister, Eileen MacLean; mother of his children, Kathleen Reid; common-law spouse, Anna Marie Warren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Kathy Lynn, brothers, William 'Bill', Howard 'Wing' and sister, Rhea Daniels. Cremation has taken place. Private family burial will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, in Hardwood Hill Cemetery,Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Stephen 'Stevo' Marshall Born In: Sydney Passed in: Potlotek Passed on: October 27th, 2013 Stephen 'Stevo' passed away on October 27, 2013 in the St. Martha's Regional Hospital in Antigonish after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Thomas and Pauline (Battiste) Marshall. Stevo was a member of Santé Mawio'mi. (The Mikmac Grand Council) He was an oyster farmer for a number of years and owned his own construction business with his partner Mr. James Nevins; M&N Construction. He is survived by sons, John Durward Marshall, Stephen Gerald Marshall all of Potlotek, and Winston Joseph Marshall, Halifax; grandchildren, Josie Cremo, Torre MacNeil, Winston Bernard and Justice Johnson; brothers, Russell (Carol), Alexander (Margie), Clifford (Cindy), Maynard and Lindsay (Florence); sisters, Nora (Peter) Bernard, Eskasoni, Rosemary Marshall, Bernadette and Sharon (Lester) Johnson all of Potlotek; godchildren, Claude Bradley Johnson, Nancy Johnson, Basil Johnson, Laurie Touesnard, Nancy Ann Marshall, Cassidy Simon, Olivia Isaac and Cleveland Nicholas. He was predeceased by his wife, Greta, paternal grandparents, Alexander and Rose (Googoo), maternal grandparents, Stephen and Mary (Basque) Battiste, sisters, Norbetta, Elizabeth, brothers, James and Gary. Visitation will take place in St. Kateri Tekawitha Chapel in Potloltek on Tuesday from 5 p.m. till time of Mass of Christian Farewell that will be held on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church in Barra Head with Rev. Lourdusamy Mariadoss. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery, Barra Head. A meal and Salité will follow in the Potlotek Community Hall. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. To send words of comfort to the family or to light a candle in memory of Stevo, please visit www.chboudreau.com. Clare Leterte Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: October 27th, 2013 Sadness fills our hearts as we regretfully announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Clare Leterte, on Sunday, October 27, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with her family at her bedside. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late John and Christina (Roberts) Murphy. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. A long drive along the back roads of Cape Breton was an activity that Mom took great pleasure in. >From early days with Dad and friends, until as recently as last week, she got to watch the beauty of the island and beyond pass by. In years past, she worked at Simpsons and she was an avid skater. That was where she met her future husband Victor and together that love for skating was passed on to her children. Family and friends were very important to Mom and she seemed to be at her best when the house on Harold Street was full. The 'grand opening' at Christmas time was an event to be remembered. The living room was filled with presents, warm feelings and Mom's laugh could be heard throughout the evening. Her bright blue eyes would sparkle for family and unexpected guests and always when Santa arrived. Clare was a stay at home Mom and her concern was that family was healthy, happy and well taken care of. She is survived by four children, Paul (Karen), Mira; Vicki (Joe Orkish), Sydney; Dale (Gwen Carey), East Bay and Christopher, at home. Also surviving are her eight grandchildren, Jennifer (Darryl Huett), Paul Marcus (Natasha Pitchuk), Terry, Ryan (Ali), Meghan (Jason), Chelsea, Riley and Kaylee; great grandchildren, Brandon, Harrison, Ella, Chloe and Mason, nieces and nephews and Minnie the cat. She was predeceased by her husband Victor in 2000; sisters Ruth MacDonald, Lena Mitchell, Winnie MacSween, Nora Biondi, Kay Murphy; brothers, John, Gerald, Cyril, George and great grandchild, Morgan Leigh MacKay. There will be no visitation for Mrs. Leterte. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph' s Church, Sydney with Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Thanks to the VON Day Program and City Homemakers. Donations may be made to MacGillivary Guest Home or C.B. Palliative Care. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com. Tom 'Topper' Jones Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: October 22nd, 2013 Tom (Topper) Jones, a kind and loving man, left his family and friends Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013. With him as he died were his sons, Kirk and Adam and sisters Anne and Freda. His parents, Marcella (MacDonald) and Tom (Mate) Jones, taught their children to love and care for each other. Through their acts of generosity to others, their children learned to help those in their community. Topper took these lessons to heart, always being loyal to family and friends. Topper loved his parents and looked after them in their later years. He enjoyed hunting with his father and taking long rides to enjoy the Cape Breton scenery. As they drove along he would point and say "I did that roof, that foundation and that furnace." You can see how Topper left his mark all over Cape Breton. Those who will especially miss him are his sons Kirk and Adam (Clare); sisters Freda (George) Fraser, Ontario, Anne (David) Jack and brother Billie, both of Victoria, BC. His nieces and nephews will lovingly miss their Uncle Topper. Joey MacDougall and Topper were blood brothers and worked together since Joey was 16. He and his family were like a second family to Topper. Topper had a charismatic personality, lighting up a room with this presence. He always showed a special kindness towards the elderly. All his friends said he would have been a millionaire if he had been paid for all of the work he did for others. He also had a special place in his heart for animals. When you went to his house Beowulf the dog would greet you wagging his tail. And Topper and Mindy Bird, a pigeon brought home with a broken wing, shared a mutual admiration for many years. His friends were loyal to him and he would like to thank all, but there are so many it would be impossible to mention every one. There are some, however, that must be mentioned. Alec and Lois Mills and Wayne and Mitchie Rich were Topper's emergency response team. When something important needed to be done he would say "Phone Alec" or "Get Wayne." His cousin Hilda and her husband Ray White were there to search for his favorite wool socks and bring a blueberry pie. Everett Durdle ploughed the drive-way, brought propane and his wife's preserves. Roger Embree, Johnny MacMaster, Duke Fraser, Gillian MacKenzie and Gussy Peckham gave freely of their time and support. Countless times there would be a knock on the door and someone would be there to drop off food, fresh fish and his favorite "pull apart bread." The family greatly appreciates your many acts of kindness. Topper was predeceased by his father, Tom Jones (Joggins); mother Marcella MacDonald (Port Hood); sisters, Rachel (Nellie) Heighton who is survived by Thomas and Marilyn Heighton, Mary Fleet who is survived by Tommy, BJ and Robbie, Halifax and two brothers Thomas Robert and Donald Thomas, who died in infancy. The Jones family extend their thanks to every staff member at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital especially (not in any order, Topper loved them equally); The members of the Palliative Care Unit including Laurie Mortimer, RN, Michelle Murphy, RN and Dr. John Ritter; Dr. Kian Kodagoda and the caring staff of the Oncology unit. The compassionate nurses of the VON who, through their care, fulfilled his wish to die at home. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. The family invites you to a graveside service at St. Agnes Cemetery, New Waterford, Wednesday, October 30th at 10 a.m. with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. There will be a celebration of Topper's life to follow at St. Leonard's Parish Hall on Convent Street. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. To enable them to continue their wonderful service to all Cape Bretoners, the family would appreciate any donations be made to the An Cala Palliative Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, 1482 George Street, Sydney, N.S., B1P-1P3 or your favorite charity. Christina 'Chris' Lovelace Passed in: Enfield Passed on: October 23rd, 2013 Christina Lovelance, age 84, formerly of Sydney, Cape Breton, was called home by the Lord Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, at Magnolia Continuing Care Community in Enfield. Born in 1929 in Dominion, Cape Breton, she was the daughter of the late Lochlin and Margaret Currie (MacLeod). Chris had an immense love of life, family, dancing, laughing and fine clothes. Throughout the course of her life, she has touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew her. She now joins her parents, her husband Gordon, her loving sisters Margaret, Mary, Catherine and Josephine, and her brothers Thomas, Michael and Johnny. Chris was a treasured mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She leaves behind her sister, Elizabeth MacLeod (Raymond), New Waterford; daughters, Shauna Banks (Brian), Elmsdale, and Barbara Lovelace, Nelson, B.C.; granddaughters, Stephanie Dagnall (Robin), Dartmouth, Shelley Crooks (Norm) Toronto; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Cole and many nieces and nephews. Chris will also be fondly remembered by her extended family, Cheryl and Frank Berrigan, Krista, Margo, Jennifer, Kevin, Brian, Heather and their children. The family would like to send their deepest appreciation to the staff at Magnolia Continuing Care Community for taking such good care of Chris and nurturing her love of dancing, laughing and loving. Visitation will be held at T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel in Sydney, Cape Breton on Friday, Nov. 1, 7-9 p.m. followed by a funeral service on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada in memory of Chris. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com. Kathleen V. 'Kay' Dillon Mikkelson Born In: Round Island Passed in: Marion Bridge/Dartmouth Passed on: October 25th, 2013 Kay (Kathleen V. Dillon) Mikkelson, 92, Dartmouth, formerly of Marion Bridge, Cape Breton, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 25, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Janie Dillon of Round Island. She worked at the general office in the steel plant before becoming a full time mother and homemaker. Kay was a member of the St. Columba Presbyterian Church, Marion Bridge, and was very active in community groups such as the Home and School Association, the Women's Institute, the St. Columba Presbyterian Ladies Guild and choir, the Mira Seniors & Pensioners Club, and the Mira Stitch Makers. She also taught evening sewing classes and canvassed for various charities. Her hobbies included bowling, playing cards, gardening, knitting, quilt making and baking. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Joan Mikkelsen, Dartmouth; sons, Gary (Phyllis), Glace Bay, Brian (Donna), Caribou Marsh, Ivan, Sudbury, Ont., Howard (Sandy), Summerland, B.C., Blair (Joan), Dartmouth, Sheldon (Elaine), Mira Gut; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister Ethel Nicoll, Sydney/Glace Bay. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold Mikkelsen, sisters, Bertha Peach, Jean Jones and Anna Lewis, and brothers Wilfred, Ira, Eldridge, Louis, and Leslie Dillon. A special thank you to Dr. Mark Stender, and to the Northwood Home Care staff for their loving and caring attentiveness to Mom. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial, Sydney, on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, from 2-4, and 7-9 and at St. Columba Presbyterian Church, Marion Bridge, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, from 10-11 a.m. followed by a funeral at 11 a.m. Following the service, interment will take place in Oakfield Cemetery, Hillside Road, Mira. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be sent to the memorial fund of the St. Columba Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or emailed to [email protected]