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 September 23, 2013 Monday There are obituaries published today Stephen Wayne Campbell - 58 yrs Jeremiah Earl 'Jerry' Hanley - 73 yrs Gloria Martha (Hanna) MacGillivary - Helen Maxine Sernyk - 84 yrs Lorne Victor Stevens - 85 yrs Ellen 'Jane' (Tremblett) Jackson - 66 yrs Keith Clarke - 68 yrs Pearl Isabel (MacDpmald) MacKeigan-Cosnick - 99 yrs Nora (Dunphy) Young - 92 yrs Glenn Douglas "Dougie" Pasher - 30 yrs Stephen Wayne Campbell Born In: Los Angeles Passed in: Belle Marche Passed on: September 20th, 2013 Stephen Wayne Campbell, 58, of Belle Marche, Inverness County, died Sept. 20, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, N.S. Born in Los Angeles, Calif., he was the son of Angie Pritchett and the late Herbert Wilburn Campbell. Steve was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His passions were his yardwork, garden, flowers, and above all, his family. He had a great respect for mother nature and enjoyed the outdoors to the fullest. A special thank you goes out to special friends, Bobby, Karen and their daughters, Courtney and Brittany for the love and support shown to Steve and Geraldine during his illness. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Bourgeois; mother, Angie (Paul) Pritchett, California; son, Christopher Nataly Campbell, L'Assomption, Que.; daughter, Manja Campbell, St.-Jean, Que.; brother, Philip Campbell, Arizona; sister, Barbara (Leif) Campbell Wiik, California; grandchildren, Jeremy, Annabelle and Jonathan; special nieces, Tara, Cinthia and Penny. Visitation 2-4 p.m., Tuesday at Cheticamp Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 4 p.m., Tuesday. Interment in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent to [email protected] Jeremiah 'Jerry' Hanley Born In: Sydney Born: February 17th, 1940 Passed in: Louisbourg Passed on: September 19th, 2013 With great sadness we the family of Jerry Hanley announce his passing at the An Cala Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Born in Sydney, Jerry was the son of the late Warren and Avilda (DeeDa) Hanley. Jerry served his country proud with the Canadian Armed Forces and was stationed in CFB Gagetown, Germany, and ended his military career in CFB Cornwallis. Following his discharge Jerry was employed with Parks Canada at the Fortress of Louisbourg, where he was very active with the union. Jerry was the current president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62, and fought tirelessly for veterans and the benefits they deserved. He was a member of the Zion Presbyterian Church, the Louisbourg Seniors Club and was very involved in all aspects of his community. He is survived by his daughter, Ann (Harvey Jr.) Morash; grandchildren, Amber (Barry), James, Chelsea, Lucas; great-granddaughter, Hannah, he was also grampy to Candace, Owen and Landon. He is also survived by his sisters, Kathleen and Barbara in Ontario. Jerry will be greatly missed by members of the MacDonald family and his little dog Cassie. Besides his parents, Jerry was predeceased by his wife, Marion (MacDonald) in 2012 and his son, Chris, and also a brother, Alexis. A funeral for Jerry was held Sunday Sept. 22. in Zion Presbyterian Church. Interment in Willow Grove Cemetery. The family would like to thank the wonderful people at the cancer center and palliative care for all their care and compassion. Family flowers only, in lieu of flowers, donations in Jerry's memory can be made to Zion Presbyterian Church, or the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. "At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them" Gloria Martha (Hanna) MacGillivary Passed in: Albert Bridge Passed on: September 21st, 2013 We are saddened to announce the death of a remarkable lady, our mother, Gloria M. MacGillivary, on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. Mom passed on into eternal life as she lived her life, with grace and dignity. She was surrounded by peace, prayer and love in her beloved piece of heaven, her home out on the Mira. Born in Glace Bay, the daughter of the late Bernard and Carmella (Curry) MacGillivary, she was one of 10 children. She was educated in the Glace Bay school system, St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing and the University College of Cape Breton, Sydney. Gloria was well-known in the community for her work as a labour and delivery room nurse at Northside General Hospital and St. Rita Hospital, Sydney. She went on to work in the Mental Health Department of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital from where she retired. Following retirement Gloria joined her friend and colleague Dr. Mary Doyle at her office clinic before falling ill. Gloria was a multi-talented lady, a past member of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, Ontario, and a valued member of the Mira Players drama group, Albert Bridge, where she delighted audiences with her acting talents and infectious laughter over the years. Gloria was also a co-founder and member of the Cape Breton Regional Choir. Her love for music was carried out in every aspect of her life; she lived to sing and sang to live. Gloria was also known to those very close to her for her literary talents. She wrote phrase poetry and had the distinction of having her poetry published. Our mother's greatest self-proclaimed accomplishment was raising her children and watching them flourish in their lives. She was most proud of her grandchildren, the special attachment and love she had with them all, and their great accomplishments. Left to mourn are her children, Lorene Hanna, John B. Hanna (Janice) and John Michael Hanna; her grandchildren, Mitchell, Rebecca and Ryan Hanna; her sisters, Arlene (Barry) Martin, Ursula (Art) Henry; brother, Xavier (Patricia) MacGillivary; a very special niece, Annette MacGillivary (Dr. Martin Goldstein); several nieces and nephews and a very loving extended family. Besides her parents, Gloria was predeceased by her daughter, Mary Sheryl Hanna, sisters, Thelma, Mary, Sheila, Sharon, brothers, Bernard and Steve, her former husband and father of her children, John Junior Hanna, a very special great nephew, Kellen Barry Surrette. The family would like to send a special thank you to the Cape Breton Cancer Centre, the palliative-care team, Dr. Ron MacCormick, Dr. John Ritter, Beth Latham, RN, and all of the other health-care professionals who made our mother's last days as comfortable and pleasant as possible. A very heartfelt thank you to Peggy Jenkins, a lifelong friend, and to Charmaine Haddad-Hatton, cousin, for all the love, support, and helping hands in caring for our mother. Without your help we would not have been able to honour our mother's wishes to remain in her home at the end of her life. We are deeply grateful. There will be no visitation for the late Gloria Martha (Hanna) MacGillivary. A mass of Christian burial will take place at Our Lady of Fatima Church at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, with Fr. Bill Rankin officiating. We invite you to celebrate our mother's life with us and share condolences with the family following the service in the parish hall. Donations can be made in our mother's honor to the Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.twcurry.com. Maxine Sernyk Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: September 20th, 2013 Helen Maxine Sernyk, a resident of Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney, passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Sylvester and Catherine (MacIntosh) Mingarelli. Maxine was formerly employed as a cook at Harbourview Guest Home, Sydney, and provided many years of personal home care. She was an avid swimmer at Polar Bear for many years, and enjoyed skating, reading, gardening. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Maxine realized what a compassionate and warm person she was. She was known for her unique sense of humour and her reputation as an excellent cook and baker. She is survived by her children, Danny (Lorna) Lewis, Upper Leitches Creek, and Chris Bell, North Sydney; sisters, Judith Crane, Mabel (Ian) Rice, Sylvia MacLeod and Marion Willis, all of Sydney; grandchildren, Mathew, Logan, Kahley and Max; and great-grandson, Aiden. Maxine was predeceased by her beloved husbands, John Lewis and Peter Sernyk, sisters, Elsie and Diana, and brothers, Danny and Henry. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ralph Johnston officiating. Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society and Mental Health Nova Scotia. Thank you to all the caregivers at Fishermans Cove who took excellent care of Maxine. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail [email protected] Lorne Victor Stevens Born In: Truro, Canada Passed in: Blacketts Lake, Canada It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father. He is now reunited with his cherished wife, Florence. Loving father of Lawrence (Sandra) Stevens, Linda (Greg) Dubois, Verna Stevens (Hani Diab) and beloved friend Raymond MacNeil. Ga will be missed by his precious grandsons, Brent and David Dubois. He was the adored brother of Millie Smith, B.C. and Jean McKenna, Ontario. Besides his wife Florence, Lorne was predeceased by his parents, Vernon Stevens and Florence (Henderson)Stevens and sisters, Florence Stephens, Hazel MacNeil and Greta Stewart. He will be missed by many well loved nieces and nephews and a circle of wonderful friends. Lorne was a devoted husband and father for 61 years. He never lost his prodigious memory and was inspiringly upbeat in spite of the loss of Florence. Lorne loved to entertain his friends with his encyclopedia of jokes. He had a profound interest in others, showed neighbourly kindness, and a gentle charm that won hearts wherever he went. He took great pleasure in being an active presence in Brent and David's lives, and was very proud of them. Lorne was born in Truro and at the age of 14 he decided he wanted to be a mechanic. He could fix or make anything. He was the "go to guy' in Blackett's Lake and always had a steady stream of friends dropping by for advice. Everyone loved to be around him. After retirement Lorne devoted his spare time to carpentry in his garage workshop. He spent many happy hours there with his projects, his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Our sincere thanks go out to the staff in the Intensive Care Unit at Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their compassion and caring. Friends may pay respects at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 7-9 p.m. On Thursday, Sept. 26 there will be visitation from 1-2 p.m. with a funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating Reception to follow. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Ellen 'Jane' (Tremblett) Jackson Born In: Sydney Mines Passed in: Sydney Mines Passed on: September 20th, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of our beloved Jane Jackson on Friday, Sept. 20 2013. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Ella Mae (LeBlanc) Tremblett. Jane is survived by daughters, Jolene (Brian), North Sydney, Brenda (Peter), Sydney Mines; sons, Tim (Doris) and Marvin of Sydney Mines; grandchildren, John, Ella Mae, Jeremy, Megan, Matthew, Joshua, Chris, Jacob, Wyatt and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers, Melvin (Lucy), Terry (Sandra), Ernie (Frances), Gussie (Linda), Paul (Cathy Ann); sisters, Colleen (Peter) Tremblett, Donna (Joe) Dunne, Shirley Hawkins, Carol Ann (Al) Johnston, New Brunswick, and Germain (Bert) Gamelin, Ontario; sister-in- law, Annie Mae; brother-in-law, Will Whitty; former husband, John and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by brothers, Bernard 'Darkie' and Sidney 'Sonny', sisters, Sylvia Whitty and Lena in infancy, sisters-in-law, Olive Tremblett, Eileen Flanagan, brothers-in-law, John Hawkins and Buddy Marsh. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian burial will take place at Holy Family Parish (the former St. Pius X Church) on Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Fr. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Sydney Mines. Donations in Jane's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Francis Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to the Jackson family by visiting www.francisfuneralhome.ca. Keith Clarke Passed in: Glace Bay We regret to announce the passing of Keith at home surrounded by his family. Son of the late Herb and Hazel (Strickland) Clarke, Glace Bay. Keith had worked at several jobs over his lifetime - Canadian Tire, Bay Accessories, the Heavy Water Plant, but his last and most loved job was the Cape Breton Boarding Kennel until his retirement in 1998. Survived by his wife, Gwen (Murrant); sons, Blair (Ethel), Roy (Louise), MacKenzie, B.C.; grandsons, Cody and Kristin Averry, also of MacKenzie, B.C.; great-grandson, Ryker Clarke; brother, Barry (Regina), B.C.; sister-in-law, Sandra Clarke; two special nieces, Cynthia MacQueen and Amy Buchanan. Keith was predeceased by his both parents. and by a brother, Glen. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. As per Keith's request there will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at St. Luke's Anglican Church, Port Caledonia, on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com. Pearl Isabel MacKeigan-Cosnick Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: September 20th, 2013 Pearl Isabel (MacDonald) MacKeigan-Cosnick passed away on Sept. 20, 2013, at her home in Glace Bay, N.S. Pearl was born and educated in Glace Bay schools. Although she travelled extensively, she resided in Glace Bay all her life. She was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, and was active in many organizations of the church. She was employed in the office of the Glace Bay General Hospital for 27 years. While employed there, she was active in union affairs, as a member and an officer. She was charter member of Brookside Home and School. She was a 75-year member (1938-2013) of Jubilee Rebekah Lodge 14; a past district president and an active member of the Past Noble Grands Club. Her name was synonymous with that of the Progressive Conservative party. She was the recipient of the Life Membership Award in the Women's PC Association of N.S. in 2001. She was named as volunteer of the year, in recognition of over 65 years as a member and volunteer of both provincial and federal associations. Undaunted by age or distance, Pearl was a valued commissioner of the Expropriation Board, Halifax, for several years. Pearl is survived by her daughter, Lail MacKeigan, Dundas, Ont.; four sons, Jimmie (Linda), Hudson's Hope, B.C., John Murdoch (Joan), London, Ont., Stuart (Diane), Tillsonburg, Ont., Calvin (Mora Ann),Glace Bay; three stepdaughters, Carole Ann, Edmonton, Alta., Marje Miller, Sydney, Claire Christiansen, Gardiner; and two stepsons, Donald, Gardiner, Chris, Edmonton, Alta.; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; special niece, Isabel Strong; dear friends, Jan Whiting and Mora McPhee and special sister-in-law, June MacKeigan. Pearl was predeceased by her two husbands, Neil MacKeigan (1969) and Gussie Cosnick (1992), a stepdaughter, Joan Cosnick (1979), and half brother, John Gordon. Visitation for Pearl will be held at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, today (Monday, Sept. 23) from 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church with Rev. Allan MacLellan officiating. Burial will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney Road. Family flowers only. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Building fund, P.O. Box 431 Glace Bay, N.S., B1A-6B4, or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.pattenfuneral.com. Nora Young (Dunphy), 92 Ingonish Beach It is with deep sadness that we the family announce the passing of Nora Young ,a loving Wife, Mother, grandmother and sister, but most of all "Mom" to all who knew her and will miss her very much. On Sunday September 22, 2013 at Buchannan Memorial Hospital, Neil's Harbour, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ingonish on April 24, 1921, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Christie (Hines) Dunphy. Nora was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Ingonish For many years Nora worked beside her husband as they operated the Irving Service Station and Restaurant in Ingonish Beach. There she met and made friends with customers, agents and delivery truck drivers; some of whom still recognized her and stopped to talk if they happen to meet on one of her outings to "town". She loved to knit, sew and made many quilts, which were often gifted to family and friends. Even in her failing health Nora always enjoyed a visit from family and friends especially if it included a game of crib. Nora is survived by her son Joseph (Patricia) Sydney, NS, Daughters, Christena (Her loving caregiver), Halifax and Ingonish Beach, Linda (Dennis) MacDonald, Ingonish Beach, Peggy (Wayne) Dedrick, Fall River, NS, Wilma (Shelly) Comeau, Ingonish Beach. Brothers, Percy, Florence NS, Bart, Ingonish Beach NS, Angus, Ontario, and sister, Barbara Reinhart, Mississauga, Ont. Two grandchildren, Wayne Dedrick Jr. and Tamara MacDonald. Great grandson, Cody Dedrick. Along with many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Nora was predeceased by her loving husband James of 53 years, who passed away on April 24, 1995 .Sister, Edna Cooke, brothers Chester, Cecil and Sylvester and a sister in infancy. A special heartfelt Thank-You to the Doctors, staff and palliative Care at Buchannan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place; there will be a visitation on Wednesday September 25, 2013 at 12 pm at St. Peter's Church, Ingonish. With a funeral mass to celebrate Nora's life at 2 pm, with Fr. Daniel J. MacDonald officiating, burial to follow in the Parish Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in Nora's memory may be made to Palliative Care or St. Peter's Cemetery fund. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com Glenn Douglas 'Dougie' Pasher, 30 1982-2013 New Waterford/ Alberta On the morning of Tuesday, September 17th, 2013 the unexpected tragic news was received by workers in Chelsea Camp, Alberta as well as in his home town that a life of one of their young friends and co-workers had ended far too soon. The life was that of Dougie Pasher, a friend to many, who like so many others from this small community headed west at a young age to earn a modest wage as a pipefitter. Dougie was born in New Waterford to Glenn and Mary (MacIsaac) Pasher on December 9th, 1982. His curly red hair, blue eyes and ready smile made him the object of everyone's affection at a very early age and all throughout his life. He attended school in his early years at Mount Carmel and went on to graduate from Breton Education Centre. Learning came easy as he rarely cracked open a book. During his senior years he served as corporal in the reserves. Passionate about sports, he excelled on the soccer field as well as on the ice. He served as captain on the BEC 'AAA" soccer team. Scoring the winning goal in his rookie year at the Admiral Cup Tournament in Dieppe, New Brunswick was his most memorable goal. Among the many hockey awards he received, his 'MVP' for top provincial defence at his last provincial tournament was one of which he was most proud. Family meant everything to Dougie, his mom and dad and brothers were his world. The nest was never empty long, if he wasn't calling home or his brothers, he was at the door to get a big hug from his, 'mudder'. He cared deeply for his huge extended family and friends. It didn't matter if you were his 1st, 2nd or 3rd cousin, you could always feel his love and the ability he had to make you feel special. Dougie had a long list of friends and each and everyone of them were in fact his true, best friend. Although he was yet to be an uncle, he was, "Uncle Dougie" to all his friend's children. Left behind to treasure his memory are parents, Glenn and Mary, brothers, Brian (Erin), Luke and Jesse, all of New Waterford and his one and only true love, Alicia MacLean. Also aunts and uncles, Greta Longphee (Cammie), Jackie (Frankie) MacPherson, Nangie (Edna) MacIsaac, Wayne (Karyn) MacIsaac, Neil (Lynn) MacIsaac, Dougie (Kim) MacIsaac, Joey (Trish) MacIsaac, Cathy (Lee) MacIsaac, Margie (MacIsaac) Power and Bunty Duprey, Jim (Wilma) Pasher, Joe (Linda) Pasher, Rob (Pauline) Pasher,Mary MacLaughlin, Judy MacGibbon (David), Bruce (Tina) Pasher, Keith (Susan) Pasher along with numerous cousins who will mourn his passing. Dougie was predeceased by his loving paternal grandparents, James and Gladys (Milley) Pasher and uncle, Donnie Pasher, maternal grandparents, Dougald and Sarah (Kennedy) MacIsaac, uncles, Donnie and Alexander "Sander' MacIsaac, aunts, Catherine (Blossom) Duprey and Marie (Danny) Longphee. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. Duncan Roach is Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Calvin United Church followed by interment in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown. All are welcome to join the family for a reception at the KOC Hall, Plummer Avenue. Dougie will be taken to Calvin Church at noontime on Wednesday. As an expression of sympathy for Dougie, memorial donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice or to, " Kid Sport". On line condolences to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca Remember when life throws You a curve ball my friends, 'Teach Me How To Dougie'