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 25, 2013 Wednesday There are 11 obituaries published today Edith Jane Marsden - 91 yrs Anne (Kendall) Knox - 91 yrs Deborah 'Debbie' Kozera - 53 yrs Mary Janet 'Jane' Young - 61 yea Christene (Ferguson) Keenan - Cleohas 'Cleo' LeRoux - 82 yrs John Patrick 'Paddy' McKinnon - 72 yrs Myrtle Irene (MacDonald) Vaters - 89 yrs Sister Callista MacLeod CND - 94 yrs Mary Catherine ‘Cathy’ Martin - 63 yrs Patrick Michael "Pat" Corbett - 71 yrs Edith Jane Marsden Born In: Isle aux Morte Passed in: Louisbourg Passed on: September 24th, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Edith Jane Marsden on Sept. 24, 2013, at Harbour View Hospital, Sydney Mines. Born in Isle aux Morte, N.L., she was the daughter of the late James and Amelia (Huelin) Lefrense. Edith Jane moved to Louisbourg from Isle aux Morte in 1950. She was employed with National Sea Products for 37 years, retiring in 1988. While working she was very active in the union serving as treasurer for 25 years. Edith Jane was an active member of St. Bartholomew’s Church, Louisbourg, and the ACW for many years. She was also a longtime member of the LOBA Lodge and True Blue Lodge. Until recent years, she was a member of the Louisbourg Seniors Club where she especially enjoyed playing cards and bingo with her many friends. Edith is survived by her daughter, Lorraine Murphy, Ontario; daughter-in-law, Mary Marsden, Louisbourg; grandchildren, Gary (Brenda) Kendall, Main-a-Dieu, Kelly Kendall (Glenn), Sydney, Claudette (Jim) Gale, Wayne (Tara) Murphy, Dana Murphy, all of Ontario; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Mathew and Dean Kendall, Kayla Kendall, Olivia and David Gale and Gracelynn Murphy; her first great-great-grandchild, Gracie Ann Marie Kendall. She is also survived by her sister, Hilda (Garland) Thorne; brother-in-law, Eric Meade; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Cecil Marsden, daughter, Frances Kendall, sons, Dorman and Walter, sisters, Marion Morrison and Alma Meade, brothers, Walter and Eli Lefrense. Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the St. Bartholomew’s Church, Louisbourg. A funeral service will take place 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at the St. Bartholomew’s Church with Rev. Laura McCue officiating. Interment to follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Bartholomew’s Church or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Anne (Kendall) Knox Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: September 24th, 2013 The family wish to announce the passing of Anne (Kendall) Knox, 91 on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Anne was a lifelong resident of Glace Bay, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Winifred (Byrnes) Kendall. She will be sadly missed by her children, Wallace (Susan), Alfie (Heather), Margie (Harold), Gloria (George), John (Kim), Linda (Jimmie Bennett – deceased), Jessie (Silby Smith – deceased), Norman (Mary), Jimmie (Thelma) Juanita, Janet, Glen (Rose) Heather, Harold (Margie). Also surviving are 37 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Beatrice, Kate, Willena; brother, Myles. Besides her parents, Anne was predeceased by her husband, Clifford, son, William and four grandchildren, brother, Jake (Dit), sisters, Irene and Theresa. Anne will be remembered by all who came to know her caring, loving and sharing nature. Visitation for Anne Knox will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Warden United Church, Glace Bay, with Rev. Clayton Austin officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Family flowers only please. Memorials in Anne’s memory may be made to charity or church of one's choice or to the family. Online condolences to the Knox family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Deborah 'Debbie' Kozera Born In: Glace Bay Born: February 21st, 1960 Passed in: Kingston, Canada Passed on: September 22nd, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce Debbie’s passing, at the age of 53, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Debbie had settled in the Annapolis Valley for the past 20 years and was formerly from Glace Bay. She passed away at her home in Kingston, N.S., on Sept. 22, 2013, surrounded by her devoted husband, family and friends. Born in Glace Bay on Feb. 21, 1960, she was the daughter of Marion (Borgal MacLeod) MacPhee and the late William ‘Doss’ Macleod. Debbie was a kind-hearted soul who loved to stop and smell the flowers. She had a knack for decorating, crafting and caring for others. Debbie loved shopping and enjoyed looking for a bargain, but most of all loved spending time with her family. She devoted much of her time to her children and was a proud military spouse. Debbie will always be remembered with a cup of tea in her hand and looking for something sweet to go with it. Left with fond and loving memories are her husband of 23 years, John Patrick of Whitney Pier; daughters Samantha and Kristina (Francis Gagnon); son, Matt (Marylee [Hirtle]); grandchildren, Liam, Aiden and Catherine; and mother, Marion MacPhee. Also surviving are sisters, Karen, Donna (Greg MacDonald); brothers, Kenny (Helen), Wayne (Brenda); brothers-in-law, Kirk Boutilier and Willie Campbell; stepsisters, Rhonda, Cathy, Lesley; father-in-law, Walter 'Bud'; mother-in-law, Margie (MacNeil); sister-in-law, Kelley (Gary Gittis); grandmother, Ann MacLeod; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Debbie was predeceased by her sister, Brenda Boutilier, father, William 'Doss' MacLeod, stepfather, Neil MacPhee, maternal grandparents, Joe and Edna Borgal (Harris), paternal grandfather, William ‘Bill’ MacLeod, aunt, Jean French and uncles, Eric MacLeod, Barry MacLeod and Sheldon Borgal A special thanks goes out to all of Debbie's caregivers, especially her sister, Donna; longtime friend, Laurie Sheppard from Ottawa; the staff of palliative care, the VON and the doctors and nurses at both Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville, and the QEII in Halifax. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the palliative care fund at the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation at http://vrhfoundation.ca. Visitation for Debbie will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Port Caledonia, with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Interment will be in church cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pattenfuneral.com. Mary 'Jane' Young Born In: Inverness, Canada Passed in: Sydney, Canada Passed on: September 23rd, 2013 Mary 'Jane' Janet Young, 61, Waycobah First Nation. Passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Inverness, she was a daughter of the late Peter Francis and Nancy Jessie (Googoo) Phillips. Jane was a homemaker and a member of Blessed Kateri Parish Holy Trinity Church, Waycobah. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Sr.; daughter, Rachael Phillips, Waycobah; sons, Andrew (Kelly) Phillips, Alfred Jr. (Tamara) Young and Stanford Phillips, all of Waycobah; sister, Elizabeth L. Phillips, Waycobah; grandchildren, Jessie, Andy, Jakob, Konrad, Kylee, Katalina and Katerra; great-grandson, Joshua; godchildren, Doreen, Anthony, Claudine, Laura Lee, Norma and Nicholas; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her foster son, Christopher and granddaughter, Shelly Phillips. Visitation will be held after 5 p.m., Thursday at the family residence, 252 Reservation Rd., Waycobah. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, from Blessed Kateri Parish, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Waycobah, with Fr. Callistus Abazie officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com. Christene (Ferguson) Keenan àPassed in: Florida Passed on: September 13th, 2008 Christene Keenan who passed away on Aug. 9, 2013, in Florida, will have a visitation on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, from 6-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Visitation will continue on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 1-2 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 2 p.m in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bob Lyle officiating. Interment to follow a reception in Oakfeild Cemetery, Mira. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Cleohas 'Cleo' LeRoux Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: September 21st, 2013 The family of Cleo LeRoux regret to announce her passing on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, Cleo was the daughter of the late John and Lucy (Osmond) Young. Cleo was employed with the Glace Bay Telegraph Company as well as in Toronto. She was a cook with the Glace Bay Hotel and the Miners' Village Restaurant. In her earlier years she worked at a factory in Toronto. Cleo will be sadly missed by daughters, Cindy (Daniel) MacLeod, Margaree; sons, Reggie (Florence) and Dwayne — with whom Cleo resided, Joseph (Melissa), Shane, all of Glace Bay, Aaron (Juanita), Membertou; sister, Mamie Melnick, Glace Bay; brother, Justin (Violet) Young, Ontario. Also surviving are grandchildren, Jordan, Brendon, Dustin, Dawson, Cassandra, Lisa, Courtney, Josselyn, Danielle and Reggie. Besides her parents, Cleo was predeceased by her husband, Reginald in 2002 and several brothers. The family are honouring Cleo’s wishes. There will be no visitation or funeral. Cremation has taken place under the care and guidance of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Online condolences to the LeRoux family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. "What we keep in memory Is ours forever." John 'Paddy' McKinnon Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: September 23rd, 2013 It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, John Patrick 'Paddy' McKinnon, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Dan and Margaret (MacQuarrie) McKinnon. During his younger years he worked as a projectionist for Empire Theatres as well as owner/operator of Master CB service. He was a member of the New Victoria Volunteer Fire Department for over 25 years, where he served as secretary for many of them. There will never be a greater husband, father and grandfather than “Dad.” He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Barbara (McSween); daughters, Edith (Rick) Posedi, Markdale, Ont., and Linda (Robert) McLeod, Victoria Mines; grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, Nicholas and Maggie Posedi and Curtis McLeod; as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Mary (Dan) Currie and Josephine Murphy, in-laws, Lawrence and Catherine (Fraser) McSween, who loved him like their own son. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at McLellan Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held Friday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of Saint Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Followed by a luncheon at the parish hall, Convent Street. All are welcome. Donations can be made to the New Victoria Volunteer Fire Department. To send online condolences go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. "Dad loved to joke and carry on with all. He lived his life by his own rules… stubborn and head strong. We love you forever." Myrtle (MacDonald) Vaters Born In: Bridgeport Born: June 13th, 1924 Passed in: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada Passed on: September 22nd, 2013 Myrtle Irene (MacDonald) Vaters, 89, of Moncton, formerly of Glace Bay, passed away peacefully on Sept. 22, 2013 at the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bridgeport, Glace Bay, June 13, 1924, youngest daughter of the late Neil and Clara MacDonald. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, predeceased by seven brothers and six sisters. Myrtle was a long time member of Bethel Pentecostal Church, Glace Bay. Myrtle’s true legacy to her family was her Godly example as a woman of faith with a personal relationship with her loving Lord. She was a true prayer warrior and was most happy when surrounded by all her family. Myrtle was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her husband of 58 years, Edward; her son Blair (Debra & Holli) of Moncton; daughters, Beverly Thompson (Jeff, Melissa, Nathan and Julie) of Halifax and Pauline MacKinnon (Eric, Lianne, Angela and Heather) of Brookfield, N.S. Myrtle was a loving wife, daughter, sister, grandmother and an inspiration to her many friends and family. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care and support provided by the medical staff at both the Moncton City and Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Hospitals. Memorial service and celebration of Myrtle’s life will be held on Sept. 28, 2013 at 2 p.m., at the Bethel Family Church, 85 Reserve St., Glace Bay with Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. A reception and time of fellowship will follow the service. Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton, N.B. (506-858-1995) in care of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Undercurrent Youth Group, Glace Bay. Online condolences at www.fergusonknowlesfh.com. Sister Callista MacLeod CND Born In: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed in: Sydney Passed on: September 22nd, 2013 Sister Callista MacLeod, 94, died peacefully on Sept. 22, 2013, at the CND Health Center in Sydney. Born in Antigonish, she was the daughter of the late John H. MacLeod and Agnes Elizabeth MacKeough. Besides her parents, Sister Callista was predeceased by her brothers, Malcolm and Neil and sisters Alice, Margaret, Rita and Theresa. She was the last surviving member of her family. Sister Callista made her religious profession in the Congregation of Notre Dame on Aug. 28, 1940. Her many years of service in the Congregation were spent as a dedicated educator in Sydney, Mabou, New Victoria and New Castle, N.B. Her integrity and an immense sense of duty were the hallmarks of her service to the CND and to all those to whom she ministered as high school teacher and principal, as mentor to candidates for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Her accomplishments were acknowledged by Prince Edward. She was also spiritual guide to women who were among the first Associates of the Congregation. Countless numbers of students, parents and friends were influenced by her generosity, keen intellect and love of nature. In her final years her prayerful silence and gracious acceptance of service were an inspiration to those who ministered to her. She will be greatly missed by her Sister companions for her friendship, warm smile and kindness. Visitation for Sister Callista will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. with a Prayer Vigil at 7: 30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Church, Sydney. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Onlince condolences to www.twcurry.com. Mary 'Cathy' (Fraser) Martin Born In: New Waterford Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: September 23rd, 2013 Mary Catherine ‘Cathy’ Martin, age 63, of George Street, Scotchtown, passed away on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, Cathy was the daughter of the late Alexander Daniel and Flora Sarah (Kennedy) Fraser. Cathy was a very friendly and polite lady who loved her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Julien Martin; three sons, Alan Fraser Kaarto, Scotchtown, Stephen Fraser and Jason Fraser, Ontario; two grandchildren, Aden Tomas Kaarto and Preston Fraser. Besides her parents, Cathy was predeceased by a brother, John. Cremation has taken place, no visitation. A service will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy for Cathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. Patrick Corbett Born In: Sydney Born: December 6th, 1942 Passed in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Passed on: September 15th, 2013 We are grieved to announce the death of our brother, Pat Corbett. Pat came into this world Dec. 6, 1942 and left the world after a short battle with cancer on Sept. 15, 2013. Pat leaves three children, his daughter, Darlene and twin sons, Patrick and James. Pat also leaves his brothers, James in British Columbia and Melvin, Gerald and Shawn, all of Sydney; his sisters, Priscilla in Ontario and Colleen in Sydney. Pat was predeceased by his parents, Margaret and James Corbett and his brother, Ronald. Pat left Sydney many years ago to find his fame and fortune in Toronto. He worked and resided in Toronto for the past fifty years, often returning to Sydney for a summer holiday. At Pat's request there was no visitation and cremation has taken place. "May your spirit soar in freedom."