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 21, 2013 Monday There are 9 obituaries published today Joseph Peter Hogan - 65 yrs Helen Louise Thompson - 99 yrs Allie Jean McLennan - 15 yrs Sister George Marie MacPherson - 97 yrs Joseph Victor "Joe" Rizzo - 72 yrs Frances Beaton-Bonar - 89 yrs John Emilio "Ponch" Pace - 74 yrs Thomas Gerald "Tim" Worthington - 53 yrs Marie Alice Pyke - 87 yrs Joseph Peter Hogan Born In: New Waterford Born: March 31st, 1948 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: October 20th, 2013 It is with great sadness that family and friends regret to announce the sudden passing of Joseph Peter Hogan on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in New Waterford on March 31, 1948, he was the son of the late Louise (Brenna) and Cyril Hogan. Joey spent most of his life in Toronto, relocating to the Harbourstone Enhanced Care facility in Sydney in 1999. He is survived by his son, Rodney (Gwen); cherished granddaughters, Kierra, Abbey; brother, Ed (Nancy) and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Henry, Gus, Dennis and sister, Ann Louise and soulmate, Ruby Walsh. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford 862-7500. There will be no visitation; cremation has taken place. A celebration of Joey's life will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. at McLellan Brothers Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Leo Penny officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Parish of Saint Leonard Hall, Convent Street. Donations in Joey's memory can be made to a charity of one's choice. To send online condolences go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. The family would like to acknowledge the excellent care that Joey received while a resident of Harbourstone. Ruby has called you home Joe. Helen Thompson Born: September 26th, 1914 Passed on: October 19th, 2013 On Oct. 19, 2013, Helen Louise Thompson peacefully left us to illuminate some other world. Her crochet hook is back in its case, car keys on the wall, and credit card quiet in her billfold. Buoyed by community, friends, and family, both near and far, Helen's life was filled with determination and love. Born on Sept. 26, 1914, into a closely knit family, Helen was the daughter of the late Royal and Edna Andrews of Marion, Ohio, and older sister to Marnie and Katy. Helen began driving at the age of 13, apprenticed to a seamstress after graduating from high school, and then went into nurses' training in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated and began nursing in 1939 as supervisor in surgery. Later Helen shifted to industry, providing nursing and a sympathetic ear to workers at a steel plant and at Universal Cooler, where she met and married Bonar Thompson when he returned from the U.S. Navy after the war. When Helen was 40, Bonar persuaded her to leave Ohio and help him establish a roofing-and-siding business in his birth province of New Brunswick. They hauled a 30-foot mobile home across the country, and Helen jumped out to stop traffic as they crossed bridges. In Canada she bonded with her in-laws, and made a beautiful home in Moncton, overlooking the Petitcodiac River. She was a lifelong member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Nicknamed "The Roadrunner" by the boy next door, Helen shopped, went to meetings, gardened, sewed, and directed Thompson Bros. Ltd. workmen in New Brunswick and Labrador. She drove to Ohio twice a year, to Florida, to British Columbia, to Maine for truckloads of asbestos shingles. Helen always had a kind ear for friends, and she made a friend of everyone she met. When Bonar died in 1974, Helen closed down the business, worked as secretary to two ministers, and traveled. In 1987 she bought property in Indian Brook, Cape Breton, to be near her daughter, moving here permanently in 1993. Always instructed and comforted by her faith, she was a member of St. Ann's Bay United Church, and was vastly supported by her church family, Bonnie's work family (Ron Caplan and Sharon Irwin), our community, and Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Hospice Society, and Continuing Care. Besides her husband and parents, Helen was predeceased by her sisters, Margaret Swann and Kathryn Apt, daughter-in-law, Gay Thompson and grandson, Wayne, brothers-in-law, Paul Groves, Lyle Swann, Rob Roy Apt, Arnold McWilliam and Robert, Gordon, George, Frank and Earl Thompson, sisters-in-law, Doris, Esther, Rhoda, and Kathryn Thompson and Margaret McWilliam, sister-in-law and special friend, Elnor Thompson, and many good friends. Helen is survived by her daughter, Bonnie; son, Richard; grandsons, Seth and Lloyd; sister-in-law, Muriel Thompson; special nieces, Karen (Jim) Kozlowski and Marion Thompson (John Roberts) and family; beloved caregivers, Gloria Mauger and Grace Ann MacDermid, and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends old and new and old and young! One could say that the themes of Helen's life are: Driving, and Friendship, and Work - in about that order! A gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Helen Thompson will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Helen may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com. Allie Jean McLennan Born: December 2nd, 1997 Passed on: October 18th, 2013 With sad hearts we announce the passing of Allie Jean McLennan at Victoria County Memorial Hospital, after her long battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of Ellen (MacKenzie) and Greg McLennan, sister of Robin and Chris. She passed as gracefully as she lived. In her short life, Allie touched many, with her ever present smile, her wit, her sense of fun and her indomitable courage. She thought always of others before herself. She loved her family and friends, basketball, nail painting, and taking pictures. She was an old soul in a young body. She was predeceased by her grandfather, Gordon MacLennan and grandparents, Christopher and Anna MacKenzie. She is survived by her parents and siblings; grandmother, Edna MacLennan; uncle Innis (Monica) MacLennan; cousins Amy (Adam), Luke and Nicole (Fabian); uncle Colin MacKenzie; and her many friends both young and old. There will be a visitation at MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck, N.S. from 2-9 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 21). The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Baddeck, N.S., with Rev. Brian MacLeod officiating with burial in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Baddeck Forks. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the IWK, Camp Good Time (Brigadoon) or Children's Wish. Sister George Marie MacPherson Born In: Big Pond Passed in: Antigonish, Canada Passed on: October 19th, 2013 Sr. George Marie MacPherson, 97, a Sister of St. Martha of Antigonish, died at St. Martha's Regional Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. She was in the 76th year of religious life. Born to William Martin and Annie (Gillis) MacPherson in Big Pond, Nova Scotia, Sr, George Marie was the oldest of 10 children. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sisters, Margaret Murphy, Dorothy Pennylegion and Eunis MacInnis; brothers, William, Hector, George and Duncan. She is survived by a sister Marie MacEachern and a brother Joseph. Sister George Marie entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha in September, 1936. She pronounced her first vows in 1938, and made perpetual commitment in 1942. Sister studied arts and crafts at colleges in Detroit, Boston, and Halifax. She obtained her licence to teach arts and crafts from the Nova Scotia Department of Education. In 1953, she graduated with her teaching licence (first class) from the Provincial Normal College, Truro, and continued to raise her licence at summer schools to T.C. 6 as a reading specialist. Sister also spent a year assisting in the Catholic charities office in Sydney in 1941. Sr. George Marie taught school for 32 years in Cape Breton at Eskasoni, East Bay, Ingonish, Main-a-Dieu, Bay St. Lawrence and Bras d'Or; also in St. Andrews, Antigonish Co. She was local leader of the sisters in two of the houses in which she lived. After retiring from teaching, in 1981, she became involved in Parish Pastoral Ministry. She served in this capacity at St. Stephen's parish, Florence, N.S. for 27 years. Sister moved to Bethany in 2008. Sr. George Marie was a woman with many gifts and talents. These qualities were generously shared with others, especially those who lived on the margins of life. The remains will be resting at Bethany, beginning Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 1:15 p.m. A Celebration of Vigil will be held that same evening at 7:30 p.m. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. in Bethany Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Services, Antigonish. Online condolences www.clcurry.com. Joseph 'Joe' Victor Rizzo Born In: 14 Yard Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: October 19th, 2013 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Joe Rizzo on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in 14 Yard, Joe was the son of the late Ricardo and Aurelia (Coton) Rizzo. Joe was a coal miner for 34 years; retiring from Lingan Colliery. He was a master carpenter whose skills will continue to thrive through the work of his son and grandchildren. Joe was an avid baseball player who was scouted for the Milwaukee Brewers. In 2013, he was one of the honorees at the Coal Bowl for being part of the 1958-1960 last New Waterford baseball team to capture a Nova Scotia Junior title. But mostly, Joe will be remembered as the pillar of his family for being strong, gentle, and always there to lend a helping hand. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joan Christina (MacDonald) Rizzo; three daughters, Janet, Joanne, Juanita (Jude) Taylor; one son, Jody (Paula), New Waterford; his grandchildren, Leigh-Anne, Paul, Jayme, Greg, Kristina, Courtney, Christian, Kelsey and Emily, great-grandchildren, Brittany, Jannie, Carson, Nathan, Daniel; one brother, Johnny (Carmel, deceased); three sisters, Albina (Charles) Petley, New Waterford, Theresa, Marina (Danny) Power, Ontario; sisters-in-law, Marg and Jean; nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by two brothers, Rick and Peter, two sisters, Mary and Sylvia. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. As an expression of sympathy for Joe, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association. Online condolences may be sent to www.vjmcgillivray.ca. 'Jesus has peacefully taken you home' Frances Beaton-Bonar Born In: Bras d'Or Passed in: Georges River Passed on: October 18th, 2013 It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Frances Beaton-Bonar, 89, a resident of Georges River, on Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, at the Northside Community Guest Home.Born in Bras d'Or, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Little) Marmo. Frances had lived in Ontario for many years and while there had worked at several jobs, from Tim Hortons, to office work for her son-in-law, George Summers. Frances returned to Cape Breton in 2005 and has been a resident of the Northside Community Guest Home for the past three years. She was a member of St. Joseph parish, Bras d'Or, a former member of the Royal Canadian Legion, was an avid card and bingo player and enjoyed listening to music, especially Daniel O'Donnell. She is survived by her four daughters, Julie Kavanagh, Toronto, Mary 'Sissy' (Floyd) Fraser, Georges River, Theresa (Kevin) Carroll, Milton, Ont., Sylvia (Lorne) MacDonald, River Ryan; by her 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Frances was predeceased by her first husband, Jim Beaton, her second husband, John Bonar, her sons, Lloyd and Frank Beaton, her daughter, Phyllis and a child in infancy. There will be no visitation by request. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or, with Rev. Peter McLeod officiating. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com John Emilio "Ponch' Pace Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: October 18th, 2013 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of John Emilio Pace, 74, of Glace Bay. Emilio passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, at the Glace Bay Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay, Emilio was the son of the late John and Mary Catherine 'MC' (Steele) Pace. He was an icon in the plaster and drywall business and was told by many he was "The Best in Cape Breton". He was a member of Holy Cross Church. He loved to do crossword and jigsaw puzzles. He enjoyed fishing, lob ball, baseball, hockey and was an avid Habs fan. He was a member of the mixed dart league at Caledonia Club. Emilio loved to dance. He had a great sense of humour, loved to laugh and sing. Emilio will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Lorna (nee Clare); son, David (Trish), Glace Bay; daughters, Bernadette (Walter) Sampson, Port Morien, Bonnie (Doug) Marshall, Glace Bay, Annalee (David) Hyde, Kitchener, Ont., Lorraine (Stan) Saccary, Glace Bay, Shannon (Craig) Smith, Fort St. John, B.C.; sister, Lorraine (Bill) Jacques, Mira; brother, Gary, Glace Bay. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and best friend, K-9 companion, Bonnie. Besides his parents, Emilio was predeceased by a sister, Shirley McNeil, son-in-law, Kenny Hoffman. Visitation for Emilio will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 21) in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay. with Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating. Cremation will follow. Donations in Emilio's memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association. Online condolences to the Pace family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Thomas Gerald 'Tim' Worthington Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Gardiner Mins Passed on: October 17th, 2013 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Tim Worthington, 53, of Gardiner Mines. Tim passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at his residence. Born in Glace Bay, Tim was the son of Ruth (Warren) and the late Thomas Worthington. He was employed with McDonald's restaurant as area supervisor for over 20 years. Tim was a true Toronto Maple Leafs fan and enjoyed collecting hockey memorabilia; he also had interests in golf and motorcycles. In his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball. Tim loved to spend time with his family and they meant the world to him. Tim will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Darlene (Gouthro); daughters, Brittany, Rebecca and son, Thomas; all at home; mother, Ruth Worthington; sisters, Cindy, Debbie; special niece, Melissa; nieces, Carol, Rosie; nephews, Matthew, Quinn, Coady. Also surviving are father-in-law, Doug Gouthro, Gardiner Mines; brother-in-law, John (Donna) Gouthro; sisters-in-law, Shauna (Derrick) Hanson, Lois (Germain) Rioux; all of Ottawa. He will also be sadly missed by numerous friends and co-workers. Tim was predeceased by his father, Thomas Worthington and mother-in-law, Audrey Gouthro. Visitation for Tim Worthington will be held Tuesday, Oct. 22 , 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 in St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines, with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. Interment will be in St. James Cemetery, Gardiner Mines. A luncheon will follow at St. Joseph's Church Hall. Donations in Tim's memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences to the Worthington family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Marie Alice Pyke Born In: Shediac, New Brunswick, Canada Born: October 6th, 1926 Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: October 19th, 2013 We the family of Alice Pyke announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at the Glace Bay General Hospital. Born at Detroit, Mich., she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Melanson of Shediac, N.B. Alice was a member of St. Leo's Parish and was a devoted wife to her husband Ernie and mother to her three boys. She is survived by her sons, Danny (Anne) Meaghers Grant, Harvey (Deborah), Grand Mira North, Brian (Connie) LeDuc County, Alta.; sister, Connie DuBray and brother, Laurie (Helen) Melanson both of ScouDouc, N.B. Alice is also survived by her nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, all of whom she dearly loved and cherished. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband and best friend, Ernie, sisters, Leola and Cora. Our mother's expressed wishes were that "there was to be absolutely no fuss" related to her passing. Therefore cremation has taken place under the direction of Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. There will be no visitation or memorial service. A private family interment will take place. Many thanks are extended to those professionals that made our mother comfortable during her struggle with cancer. Dr. David Ley, Palliative Care, the staff of the ICU at the Glace Bay General, Home Care, and the VON. Your compassion and care did not go unnoticed by our mother. Alice also wanted to express special thanks to friends Angie MacDonald and Eileen Curry. Your friendship meant the world to our mother and bolstered her spirit throughout her illness. Donations in Alice's memory can be made to Palliative care or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com.