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 16, 2013 Friday There are 3 obituaries published today Marie Hélène Deveaux - 87 yrs Gordon Robert 'Gordie' Taylor - 86 yrs Fruma (Garbar) Shore Marie Hélène Deveaux Born In: Cheticamp Passed in: Cheticamp Passed on: August 14th, 2013 Marie Hélène Deveaux, 87 of Foyer Père Fiset, Cheticamp died Aug. 14, 2013 at the residence. Born in Cheticamp, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Josephine (LeBlanc) Romard. Mom welcomed everyone with open arms. She was equally happy when surrounded by family, picking berries or cooking Acadian food. She is survived by three daughters, Charlotte (Harold) Greencorn, Guysborough, Vickie (Paul) Thompson, Sydney Mines, Simone (Eddie) MacMillan, Judique; two sons, Hector Deveaux, Calgary, Stephen (Sylvia) Deveaux, North Sydney; three brothers, Severin (Betty) Romard, Ulric (Lillian) Romard and Roger (Susan) Romard, all of Ottawa; five sisters, Germaine Boudreau, Halifax, Sr. Cecilia Dora Romard, Toronto, Thérèse Bilkey, Toronto, Agnes (Vincent) Desveaux, Whitby, Ont. and Dorothy Larade, Cheticamp; three grandchildren, Paulette Thompson, Toronto, Curtis (Shana) Lamorie and Jillian Lamorie, both of Calgary; one great-grandchild, Shanley Deveaux, North Sydney. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerard Arthur Deveaux and three brothers, Wilfred, Arthur and Aurele. Visitation will be held today (Friday) from 6-9 p.m. at the Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. Interment in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Foyer Père Fiset, the Alzheimers Society or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to [email protected] Gordon Robert 'Gordie' Taylor Born In: Glace Bay Born: June 1st, 1927 Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: August 14th, 2013 It is with extremely heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Gordon Robert 'Gordie' Taylor on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013 at the Glace Bay Hospital, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born in Glace Bay on June 1, 1927, he was a son of the late James and Margaret (Robinson) Taylor. A veteran of the Korean War, he served in the armed forces for three years. Throughout his working years, he was employed with Cape Breton Development Corporation (Devco) for 46 years, starting out as a draftsman and land surveyor and retiring as property manager in 1989. As an active member of Knox United Church, Gordie enjoyed singing in the church choir, was a life member of Knox Session and served on many other committees as well as helping out wherever needed. Gordie was also a member of the IOOF Aberdeen Lodge #68, serving as secretary/treasurer and was a past Noble Grand. He was an active member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3 (John Bernard Croak), serving on the executive committee. Gordie enjoyed being a very active member of his community, volunteering his time for numerous organizations throughout the years. He also very much enjoyed his trips to visit family in Halifax and Ontario. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, the former Annie Bennett; daughter, Joanne, Glace Bay; sons, David (Margie), Jim (Shelly), both of Glace Bay; daughter-in-law, Juanita Taylor, Glace Bay; brother, James (Isabel), Halifax; sister, Ethel, British Columbia; grandchildren, Darren, Daniel, Alicia, Garrett, Morgan, Connor, Georgia; brothers-in-law, Millar (Muriel) Bennett, Carson (Nora)Bennett; sisters-in-law, Lillis Hawthorne, Clair Huckabone, Linda (Gerry) Kohlsmith, Joyce Bennett, all of Ontario; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by infant son Richard, son, Kirk Andrew, sister, Mayme, father and mother-in-law, Andrew and Harriett (Millar) Bennett, brothers-in-law, Arnold Bennett, Gordon Hawthorne, John Rooney, Joe Oldford. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Knox United Church with Rev. John Finlayson officiating. Burial to follow in Forest Haven Memorial Garden. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made in Gordie's name to the Knox Memorial Fund or a charity of choice. Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.pattenfuneral.com. Fruma Shore (Garbar) Funeral Notice Fruma Shore (Garbar) of Marion Bridge, formerly of Glace Bay, passed away Thursday, Aug. 14, 2013. Funeral today (Friday, Aug 16.) at 4 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Interment to take place at Congregation Sons of Israel Cemetery, Dominion Street, Glace Bay. A full obituary will follow.