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 31, 2013 Thursday There are 7 obituaries published today Glenn Francis Allen - 74 yrs Trueman Johnson Weatherbee - 90 yrs Helen Rita MacKinnon - 93 yrs Cornelis Marinus "John" Moor - 78 yrs James "Jay" Burnette - 21 yrs Frank Smith - 82 yrs Kathleen Marie MacDonald - 84 yrs Glenn Francis Allen Born In: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada Born: November 20th, 1938 Passed in: Sydney, Canada Passed on: October 29th, 2013 It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Glenn Allen on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness at home. Born in Woodstock, Ont., Nov. 20, 1938, Glenn was the only son of the late Frank and May Allen. Glenn started his career in industrial engineering at Algoma Steel in 1962. He accepted a position with Sydney Steel in 1965. It was during this time that he fell in love with Cape Breton Island, calling it the best place in the world to live. In 1970 he and his family moved back to Ontario where he started as postmaster with Canada Post, working in several cities. His last position was as national director of the IE department in Ottawa. In 1985 he was approached by Devco to create the IE department. He welcomed this psotion as it gave him the opportunity to return to Cape Breton. He retired as director of the department in 1996. Glenn was an avid reader and history buff. He spent countless hours creating model airplanes, which he proudly displayed in our homes.During his younger years he was an amateur pilot. His love for flying and travel continued throughout his life. His family and friends will remember him as the man he was...optimistic, loyal, respectful, classy, caring and a true gentleman. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol (Smith) MacMullin Allen; his sons, Shawn Allen, (Debbie), London, Ont., and their children, Kyle, Troy and Shayna, Roger Allen (Anthony Verdoni) Toronto, Ont. and great-grandchildren, Alissa, Keenan, Kailin and Cali; his daughters, Tammy Merrill and her son, Spencer, Andrea (Darren) Bartlett and their children, Tristan, Morgan and Shelby, son, Scott (Sarah) MacMullin, Winnipeg, and their children, Emma and Zoey, and the mother of his sons and friend, Beverley Allen, Toronto. Besides his parents, Glenn was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Atkinson, parents-in-law, Jimmy and Muriel Smith and brother-in-law, Darrell Smith. As he requested, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Glenn's life will be held Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Reception to follow in the funeral home. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in his memory to the Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. "The Measure Of a Man" Not - How did he die? But - How did he live? Not - What did he gain? But - What did he give? These are the things that measure the worth Of a man as a man, regardless of birth. Not - What was his station? But - had he a heart? And - How did he play his God-given part? Was he ever ready with a word of good cheer? To bring back a smile, to banish a tear? Not - What was his church? Not - What was his creed? But - Had he befriended those really in need? Not - What did the sketch in the newspaper say? But - How many were sorry when he passed away? These are the things that measure the worth Of a man as a man, regardless of birth. Author: Anonymous Trueman Johnson Weatherbee Passed in: Whitney Pier Passed on: October 29th, 2013 It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Trueman Johnson Weatherbee on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a short illness. Trueman always said he was very lucky to have lived with the love of his life, Rita for 68 years. He is also survived by his five children, Carol Mitchell, Sydney, Shirley Collins (Dennis Myers), Calgary, Evelyn Baldwin (Greg), Sydney, Judy Randall (Howie) Allen, North Sydney, and George (Donna), Calgary. Trueman will be sadly missed by his 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The last member of his immediate family, Trueman was predeceased by his sisters, Inez Hawco and Evangeline Richardson and brothers, Herbert, Roy, William 'Billy' and John Robert. For 47 years, Trueman was employed as an electrician at the International Coal Piers. He and Rita spent almost 40 summers at Ben Eoin Beach where they made many friends. A memorial service will be held at St. Alban's Anglican Church on Friday 11 a.m., with Archdeacon Brenda Drake officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail [email protected] Helen MacKinnon Born In: Dominion Passed in: Glace Bay/Sydney Passed on: October 30th, 2013 It is with sadness, that we, announce the passing of our loving mother and grandmother, Helen Rita MacKinnon. Mother passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care Nursing Home, Sydney River, with her family by her side. Born in Dominion, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Ellen (Campbell) Fielding, was a member of St. Anne's Church, and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mother was a true homemaker, a job she cherished. She enjoyed baking and was well-known for her homemade bread. Throughout her younger years mother spent a lot of her time ice skating and in later years she was also involved as a volunteer with the St. Vincent de Paul society at Immaculate Conception Church, Bridgeport. Helen will be sadly missed by her loving daughters, Angela Moorer, Birmingham, Alabama, Ellen (David) Thomey, Sydney. Also surviving are cherished grandchildren, Catherine Thomey, Angela Thomey, both of Sydney, Mitchell Moorer, John Moorer, Wyatt Moorer, all of Birmingham, Alabama. Besides her parents, Helen was predeceased by her loving husband, John, sisters, Mary, Clare, brothers, Bruno, Charles and Leonard. Visitation for Helen will be held Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay, with Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Donations in mother's memory may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society. Online condolences to the MacKinnon family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. John Moor Born In: Holland Passed in: Sydney Passed on: October 29th, 2013 It is with great sorrow that we the family announce the peaceful passing of Cornelis Marinus "John" Moor on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney with his loving wife and her daughter Kimberley by his side. Born in Delft, Holland, he was the son of the late Gysbertus and Neeltje (Boon) Moor. John was a businessman owing a car dealership and a restaurant before retiring to Cape Breton. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. John is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen (Glancey) Moor, his children, Guy, Richard 'Dick', Timothy and Derrick, his stepchildren, Kimberley (Brad Cullen) and Christopher, as well as nine grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Wilhelmina Schouten, brother, Arie, special niece, Nellie, dear friend Blair (Cathy); as well as his pets, Sydney and Casey. He will be loved and remembered by many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his siblings, Richard, Dirk (Jannie), Neeltje, sister-in-law, Rika, brother-in-law, Dim Schouten. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2,2013 at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care Society. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction of James 'Jay' Burnette Back to Cape Breton Post Passed in: Sydney Passed on: October 28th, 2013 It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Jay Burnette, on Oct. 28, 2013 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Virginia, he was the son of Janet (Jim) Gale and George Burnette. Jay was full of love for life, and for family. When Jay walked in a room, his smile would light it up and a friendship would be made. Jay is survived by his parents, Janet (Jim) Gale and father, George Burnette; sister, Jamie and brother, Joshua. Also surviving are his grandmother, Arlene (Red) Sublette, Uncle Jason, and Cousin Eric. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents and Aunt June. Cremation has taken place, a visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013 from 1-3 p.m. at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, with a funeral service to follow in the funeral home chapel at 3 p.m. with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frank Smith Born In: Ingonish Passed in: New Victoria Passed on: October 27th, 2013 It is with profound sadness that we the family of Frank Smith regret to announce his sudden passing on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side. Although he had been in failing health for some time, his spirit for life was unsurpassed and will live within all who knew him. Predeceased by his parents and many family members, Dad was born in his beloved Ingonish in 1931 and is survived by his devoted wife, Robena (Lamey) for 59 years; son, Lorne (Mary), Scotchtown; and daughter, Gwen (Rodney) Walsh; cherished granddaughters, Kierra and Abbey, Fredericton. Dad was a proud, dedicated coal miner for over 40 years, working in Nos. 12, 16, 18, and Lingan collieries for the Cape Breton Development Corporation. He retired as underground mine manager at Lingan Colliery in 1990 due to workplace injuries. Frank played a key role in the development of figure skating in Nova Scotia, holding many offices including director of the Nova Scotia Figure Skating Section. He was instrumental in the development of the New Waterford Figure Skating Club. Frank and Robena founded the first Boy Scout movement in New Victoria in the early 1950s. Frank was a member of the New Victoria Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years. The department will assemble an honour guard at his funeral service. Like his son Lorne, Dad was an avid sports fan, dedicated to the Montreal Canadiens hockey team. He and Lorne travelled to Montreal several times to experience the live game - something they both cherished and talked about often. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500. At Frank's request there will be no visitation; cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be held in the Parish of Saint Leonard, Mt. Carmel Avenue, New Waterford today (Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013) at 10 a.m. with Fr. McDow officiating. Following the service a luncheon will be at the KOC, Plummer Avenue. All are welcome. The family would like to acknowledge the excellent care Frank received from all the medical professionals, the many doctors, nurses, VON staff and personal caregivers Michele Shupe and Sheila MacIssac. The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Ien Oei for the many years of dedicated care. In respecting Frank's wishes his ashes will be interned in Ingonish in the summer. In lieu of flowers donations in Frank's memory can be made to a charity of one's choice. You gave us so many wonderful memories ... they will keep us smiling. Kathleen MacDonald Born In: Queensville Born: July 6th, 1929 Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: October 28th, 2013 We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Kathleen (Catherine) Marie MacDonald who died on Oct. 28, 2013 surrounded by her family at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Halifax. Born on July 6, 1929 in Queensville, Inverness County, Kathleen is the daughter of the late Dougald Sandy John Peter MacDonald, Creignish Rear and the late Kate Jesse MacEachern, Glenora, Cape Breton. Kathleen had a steadfast faith and love in God. Kathleen had other defined values that guided her and her family throughout life such as success through education and a strong sense of family and family supporting one another. She loved to spend time in her garden in Westmount and pick berries with family. She was extremely proud of her cultural heritage and Gaelic language. She especially enjoyed Celtic Music Festivals. With the passing of her mother in her early childhood, she played an instrumental role in caring for her younger siblings and attending to farm chores. We will always cherish the many special celebrations with family music. Kathleen was a wonderful mother and will be missed dearly by her family. Kathleen was married to the late Lawrence Vincent MacDonald, son of the late Duncan Francis and Mary Rebecca (Mamie) MacDonald, formerly of Troy. Kathleen had 10 children and 25 grandchildren. Their daughters are: Kate Martin (Tom), Halifax, and their children, Jessica and Gabrielle; Carol DeYoung (Jimmy), Halifax, and their children Melanie, Genevieve, Carol Ann and James; Sharon Morash (Kenny), Halifax, their child Kendra; Pauline MacDonald, Halifax, her children Emilee and Daniel; Carmel MacDonald (Doug), East Mountain, her children Kelton and Brodie and Brenda Murray (Bill), Halifax, and their children Nicole and Kathleen. Their sons are: Dr. Lawrence (Lornie) MacDonald (Jean), Rothesay, New Brunswick, and their children Kyle, Shannon, Riley and Colin; Francis MacDonald, Queensville; Alvin MacDonald (Raylene), Cole Harbour, and their children Kaitlin, Aislin and Devin; and Brian MacDonald (Jennifer), Antigonish, and their children Anna, Olivia, Brienne, Abigail and Mark. Kathleen is survived by a brother, Alex MacDonald, Kingsville. She was predeceased by her sister Ann MacDonald, Westmount, and brothers, Francis and Donnie MacDonald, Queensville. Visitation for Kathleen will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney, on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013. Funeral mass will be celebrated by Fr. Doug Murphy in the Holy Rosary Church, Westmount on Nov. 1st at 11 a.m. Burial will be at the Holy Rosary Parish Cemetery, Westmount. The family would like to extend its sincere gratitude to staff at Parkstone Enhanced Care in Clayton Park and the staff of the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (8.2) in Halifax. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Holy Rosary Parish or charity of choice. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com