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 August 12, 2013 Monday There are 4 obituaries published today Carl Grechuk - 84 yrs Catherine (Angione) Head - 57 yrs Hazel MacDougall - 79 yrs Mary Euphemia Capstick - 92 yrs Carl Grechuk It is with great sadness that we share the news that our much-loved "Poppy" passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. Dad was predeceased in 1991 by his loving wife, Anne. Born in New Waterford, on Sept. 11, 1928, he was the son of the late Carl and Harriet (Barley) Grechuk. Poppy was committed to his family and those around him. He was a jack-of-all-trades who lived his life believing that nothing was impossible. No job was ever too big or too small. His working life brought him to retirement in 1991 after 43 years with Cape Breton Development Corporation. A kind and gentle spirit, he will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his daughter, Cathy (Sandy Burns); his three sons, Brian (Mary), David (Sandra) and Carl; as well as the stars of his heaven; his grandchildren, Trevor, B.J., LeeAnn, Katelyn, John, Carl, Daniel, and Michael and his great-grandson, Hayden, who affectionately and most appropriately referred to him as "The Great Poppy." He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephew. Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Billy Bullock, sister, Lil Pierrard, and nephew, Sonny Pierrard. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of one's choice. Visitation for Poppy will be held at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford on Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of his life will take place Tuesday, at 2 p.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, 3180 Mount Carmel Ave., New Waterford, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will be in the St. Michael's Cemetery. All are invited to join the family for a reception in St. Leonard's Hall, Convent Street, New Waterford. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. 'Love you forever, love you for always' Catherine (Angione) Head Born In: New Waterford Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: August 9th, 2013 Cathy was taken into the loving arms of the Lord on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Geno and Sarah (Fraser) Angione of Roaches Road. Cathy was a member of the former Mount Carmel Church as well as a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force Ladies Aux. Also, she was an avid puzzle solver (search-a-word) and loved to read. Cathy deeply enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and will be remembered as a pleasant and gentle lady. Cathy is survived by her stepdaughter, Theresa (Mickey), New Waterford; two brothers, Tony (Joanne), New Waterford, Joey (Susan), Ontario; three sisters, Theresa, Dartmouth, Emma (Roger), Annette (Patty), both in New Waterford; five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Cathy was predeceased by her husband, Leo Head, two brothers, Johnny and Butch and a stepson, Angus Head. Visitation will be held Monday from 6-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. The funeral mass is Tuesday, 10 a.m. in St. Leonard Church with Rev. Ray Huntley officiating. Cremation to follow with interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. All are invited to join the family for a reception in the Army, Navy, Air Force Hall after the funeral mass. As an expression of sympathy for Cathy, memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Diabetes Association. Online condolences at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Hazel MacDougall Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: August 9th, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Hazel MacDougall, 79, of Glace Bay. Hazel passed away on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, Hazel was the daughter of the late Harry and Henrietta (Martin) Mitchell. Hazel was content to stay at home raising her family and being a homemaker. She loved her family and was happy to have them around her. She will be sadly missed by her loving daughters, Shirley (Kevin) Rutter, Oromocto, N.B., Linda MacDougall; sons, Michael and Sheldon, all of Glace Bay; sisters, Shirley White, Glace Bay, Lila Reid, Petawawa, Ont.; brothers, Sheldon (Marilyn McInnis) Mitchell, Reserve Mines, Harry (Annie Smith) Mitchell, Glace Bay. Also surviving are cherished grandchildren, Matthew and Christopher Moore, Shellyse, Chevon MacDougall, Billy Nicholson, Barbara Wilison, Veronique MacDougall, Erica Edwards and three great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Hazel was predeceased by her husband, Michael, son, Watson Mitchell, stepmother, Lila, sisters, Etta and Doreen. In honoring Hazel's wishes, her visitation and funeral are private. Interment will be held at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens with her husband, Michael. Funeral arrangements are under the care and guidance of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Online condolences to the MacDougall family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. What we keep in memory Is ours forever. Mary Capstick Born In: Capstick Born: November 28th, 1921 Passed in: Capstick Passed on: August 7th, 2013 With sadness we announce the passing into eternity of Mary Euphemia Capstick on Aug. 7, 2013. at Richmond Villa, St. Peter's, N.S. Mary was born on Nov. 28, 1921, in Capstick, N.S., to the late Sarah (Brown) and John D. Capstick. She grew up in Capstick and attended a one room school there before going on to Normal College in Truro, N.S. After graduating from Normal College she taught school in Capstick, MacKinnon Harbor, Bras d'Or, and Halifax. From Halifax Mary moved to Toronto and a new career. She worked at IBM for 10 years and then she resumed her teaching career. During this period she attended Wilfrid Laurier University graduating from there in 1985. Her last years of teaching were in Bramalea and her specialty was kindergarten where she was revered and treasured by the many little ones who passed through her hands. At her 85th birthday celebration one of her former students, a news anchor on television in Toronto gave Mary a warm tribute on her evening news. Like many women of her generation her career was blessing the lives of her family and students through the endless love she gave them all. After her retirement she continued to live in Bramalea. She spent her time taking trips and going on cruises. She visited England, Scotland and Ireland. She loved card games, especially euchre and crossword puzzles. Each summer she was drawn back to her beloved Capstick and the house where she grew up. Our family have always called her "Mimi" after one of her nephews christened her "Mimi". She liked that name. Those of us who loved Mimi will remember her singing. She wrote songs that she sang with gusto and we all recall her singing "The Wild Colonial Boy" while waving her arms and stamping her feet. Mimi loved a party. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends. She is survived by one sister Dodie (John) and a nephew Danny MacNeil. Besides her parents Mary was predeceased by her brother Francis Leo in the Second World War, her sister Theresa and three beloved nephews, Frank, Johnny and Craig MacNeil. Our family chain is broken again and nothing seems the same, but God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Funeral and burial will be at a later date under the care and direction of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com.