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| Eagles | Donald L Eagles | Cape Breton Post | 11/04/2009 | Donald Lee Eagles, 85 of Berwick, Kings Co., %died peacefully in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville on April 7, 2009. Born in Port Williams on October 19, 1923 he was the oldest of the six children of the late Nathaniel and Julia (Eaton) Eagles. He started a career in banking at the age of 15, that was interrupted by his service in the RCAF during the Second World War. Returning to banking after the war, he worked in Trinidad and Montreal before coming home to Nova Scotia. He moved his growing family to Kingston in the mid - 1950s where he worked as a bookkeeper for several area businesses and then as manager of the Greenwood Credit Union. In the mid - 1960s he earned his teaching certification and joined the faculty at Kings Regional Vocational School, Kentville, where he taught for more than 20 years. He moved his family to Wolfville in 1976 and lived there until relocating to Berwick in 2005. A loving and devoted family man, Don was an avid reader, loved travel, music and the outdoors. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brothers, Arthur (in infancy) and Douglas; sisters, Ruth and Jean. He is survived by Ethel (Grant), his beloved wife of almost 57 years; sister, Shirley (Stephenson), Montreal; sons, Robert, P.E.I. and Munroe (Deborah Scott), NY; daughters, Annalee (Cole), Bridgetown and Lorna, Ottawa; six grandchildren, Nathan, Tyrone, Shawn Anthony, Graeme and Devon; two step-grandchildren, Katie and Scott More; one great-grandchild. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook. A memorial service will be held in Grand View Manor, Berwick April 11, 2009 at 3 p.m. Rev. Elizabeth Johnson assisted by Rev. Dr. Judith Saunders will officiate. Interment will take place at a later date. Family flowers only. Anyone wishing to make donations in Don’s memory should forward them to the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Online condolences may be made through www.annapolisvalleyfuneralhome.com. | 07/04/2009 | 19/10/1923 at Port Williams | ||
| Eagles | James Francis Eagles | Cape Breton Post | 09/02/2009 | It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of our beloved brother 'Frankie' after a lengthy illness in hospital in Guelph, Ont. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Nina Eagles. Survived by brothers, Bill (Jeanette), Arthur (Lil), Johnnie (Rose), Charlie (Maureen), Richie (Debbie), Ray (Bernie), Patty (Irene); sisters, Mary Hickman-Joynsen, Evelyn (Francie) Milley, Dora (Mel) Larson, Muriel (Dennis) Joynsen, Arlene (Brian) Darby. Frankie served in the Armed Forces in Canada and Germany. He will be sadly missed by his many friends, nieces and nephews. Services to be held in Ontario. "This is a journey we take alone. And each must go alone. It's all part of God's Plan. A step on the road home." | 05/02/2009 | 25/08/1939 at Glace Bay | ||
| Eagles | Raymond Eagles | Cape Breton Post | 30/12/2009 | Mr. Raymond Eagles, MacIntyre, Fernie Born in 05/07/1948 at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of our brother, Ray, born in Glace Bay, July 5, 1948. He was predeceased by his father, Arthur, mother, Nina, brother, Frank Eagles and son, Bradley. Survived by his wife, Bernie, Fernie, B.C.; daughters, Rhonda and Rhea; sons, John and Christopher; sisters, Mary, Dora, Muriel, Evelyn and Arlene; brothers, Bill, Art, Charlie, Pat, John and Richie. Ray will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. |
30/12/2009 | 05/07/1948 at Glace Bay | Date not noted, used published | |
| Earl | Austin Earl | The C.B. Post & The Chronicle Herald | 13/05/2004 | Maureen McNeil | Earl, Austin 56, Sydney, formerly of St. John's, Nfld. and long time resident of 71 George St., passed away peacefully Saturday at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. To commerate his life a memorial service will be held Monday May 17, 2004 in the Cabot Room of the Delta Hotel, Sydney where he was a valued employee. Friends and staff encourage all who knew him to join them in this commeroration of his life at 6pm. in the evening. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. | |||
| Earle | Marie C. Earle | Cape Breton Post | 24/08/2004 | Carol MacLean | MARIE C. EARLE - Ontario - Passed away at Regina Gardens on Saturday, August 21, 2004, Marie age 77. Predeceased by husband Allan. Dear mother of Wayne, Danna (Cecil) Macartney, Briam (Cheryl) and Denise Phillips. Loving grandmother to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survived by her sister, Betty (John) Rose. She will be dearly missed by the Wadden clan. At Marie's request, cremation has taken place. Graveside service was held. Arrangements entrusted to the L.G. Wallace Funeral Home, Hamilton, Ontario, 905-544-2247. Marie really enjoyed her life by seeing all the good life had to offer, which was evident by her constant smile. | |||
| Earle | Otto Wilber Earle | Cape Breton Post | 16/03/1998 | Juanita MacDonald | Otto Wilber Earle, 82, of Sydney River, passed away Monday, March 16, 1998, at the CapeBreton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Newfoundland, he was a son of the late George and Anne (Sainsbury) Earle. He was a retired employee of Sydney Steel Corp. and a member of the Supervisors Association. He is survived and will be sadly missed by his wife, Wilhelmina Spape: two daughters, Roseanne Wolfe, Edmonton, Alta., Elizabeth Shelley, Surrey, B.C.; five grandchildren, Mark and Susan Wolfe, Adam, Joshua and Lucas Shelley. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Friday, 2 p.m. with the Rev. Alan MacIntosh officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. | |||
| Eckhardt | Douglas William Eckhardt | Cape Breton Post | 05/01/2010 | Douglas William Eckhardt, St. Ann's Born in 23/06/1921 at Montreal , Quebec , Canada Douglas William Eckhardt, 88, St. Ann’s, N.S., died Jan. 3, 2010, at Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck, N.S. Born in June 23, 1921, he was the son of the late William Edmund Eckhardt and Ada Georgina Valade of Montreal, Que. He was an adherent of St. Ann’s Bay United Church, Barrachois, N.S. Douglas grew up in Montreal, Que., under the care of his Aunt Win, following the death of his parents. Douglas lived in Dorval and worked as a salesperson for Korfund-Sampson Ltd. until he moved to St. Ann’s in 1989, following his retirement. Douglas married his beloved wife, Mayme of St. Ann’s, in 1950. The couple shared 59 wonderful years together, until Mayme’s passing in December 2009. Douglas loved opera music, Montreal and all of its fine sports teams. He is survived by one sister, Helen Reany, Kitchener, Ont.; two brothers-in-law, Angus John (Murdena) and Norman (Pearl) Carmichael; two sisters-in-law, Anna MacInnis (Allister) and Margaret Carmichael; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mayme Carmichael, his parents, Aunt Win and brothers-in-law, Claude Carmichael and Larry (Helen) Reany. Visitation will be held at St. Ann’s Bay United Church, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. also at St. Ann’s Bay United Church with Rev Dianne Kempt officiating. Burial will be in Goose Cove Cemetery, Goose Cove, following service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck, N.S. |
03/01/2010 | 23/06/1921 Montreal , Quebec | ||
| Eckhardt | Mayme Marie Eckhardt | Cape Breton Post | 29/12/2009 | Mayme Marie Eckhardt, St. Ann's Born in 11/03/1931 at St. Ann's , Nova Scotia , Canada Mayme Marie Eckhardt, 88, St. Ann’s. Born March 11, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Hector and Katie (MacAskill) Carmichael. She was a member of St. Ann’s Bay United Church, Indian Brook, N.S. Mayme grew up in St. Ann’s, moving to Montreal in 1946. She and Douglas Eckhardt married in 1950. Mayme worked at T. Eaton Co. until her retirement. In 1989 she and Doug returned to St. Ann’s. Mayme loved to work in her flower garden. Her family, friends and neighbours were very dear to her heart. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Douglas Eckhardt; two brothers, A.J. (Murdena) Carmichael, St. Ann’s and Norman (Pearl) Carmichael, Halifax; one sister, Anna (Allister) MacInnis, Breton Cove; one sister-in-law, Margaret Carmichael, St. Ann’s; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and brother Claude. Visitation and funeral will be held at St. Ann’s Bay United Church, Indian Brook, N.S., Wednesday, Dec. 30 starting at 11 a.m. with visitation and funeral at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dianne Kempt officiating. Burial will be in Goose Cove Cemetery. Family flowers only by request, donations may be made to St. Ann’s bay United Church Building Fund or a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the MacAskill Funeral Home Baddeck. |
29/12/2009 | 11/03/1931 at St. Ann's | Date not noted, used published | |
| Eddy | Annabell Eddy | Cape Breton Post | 24/11/2005 | Carol MacLean | The earthly life of Annabell Eddy came to an end Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at MacGillivray Guest Home, Sydney.She is now in the presence of her Lord and Saviour whom she came to know many years ago. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Angus and Lillian (Briand) Munroe. A good wife, mother, grandmother, sister and good friend to all who knew her. By choice she was the keeper of houseand children, she was always at home for her husband and children. Annabell is survived by her loving husband, Lloyd; sons, Stephen (Sylvia), David (Karen), Adrian and Allan; daughters, Pamela (Doug) MacLean and Priscilla (Dana) Lotherington; grandchildren, Stevie (Belinda) Jacinda, David, Taryn, Garrett, Caroline, Marianna, Angela, Andrew and Jeffrey. Also survived by brother, Frank (Edna) Munroe; nieces, Caroline, Lisa, Nicole; nephews, Bob and Gerry. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by three brothers, Alec (Dan), John and Cyril. Visitation for the late Annabell will take place Friday, Nov. 25, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at the S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Wayne MacLeod officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia or the Cape Breton Palliative CareSociety. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of . . . | |||
| Eddy | Annie Florence 'Nan' (MacGregor) Eddy | Cape Breton Post | 25/07/2009 | Annie 'Nan' Eddy, Grimsby Born in 19/09/1913 at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada Eddy, Annie Florence ‘Nan’ (nee MacGregor) - Family and friends wish to advise that Annie Florence ‘Nan’ Eddy passed away peacefully in Grimsby, ON., July 20, 2009, in her 96th year. Born September 19, 1913 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia to her parents Malcolm MacGregor and his wife Jane (nee Parson), Nan was predeceased by them and her sisters. Nan grew up and was educated in Nova Scotia and joined the R.C.A.F. to operate Radar equipment to monitor enemy aircraft activity in England during WWII. It was there that she met her beloved husband, Thomas John Eddy, who was also in the R.C.A.F. They were married in Toronto May 2, 1951, living on Toronto Island until Tom accepted a teaching position at Beamsville High School in Ontario. Nan also worked in the office at the school and they lived on their lakefront property on Mountainview Road for many years. In 1979 they retired to Victoria, B.C. but returned to the Vineland, ON area when Tom grew ill. He predeceased her January 5, 1998 and she then moved to a retirement home in St. Catharines where she continued to play bridge until her eyesight failed. A few years ago, her health deteriorated, and after a hospital stay, settled into a nursing home in Grimsby where she was comforted by her friend Wilamina ‘Willie’ Mechelse. Nan leaves behind several nieces and nephews including Edward C ‘Ted’ Eddy of New Westminster, B.C., J. Brian Eddy of Calgary, Alta., Ms. Constance V. Eddy of Lethbridge, Alta., Dr. M. Charmaine Eddy of Peterborough, Mrs. H. Jeanette Dodge of Paris, ON, and Ms. Judi Sofroni of White Rock, B.C. Nan was predeceased by her niece, Mrs. Michelle C. McFarland, late of Verona, N.J., USA just last year. Funeral Service for Nan will be held at the Vineland Chapel of the Tallman Funeral Homes, 3277 King St. on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 1:30 p.m., with Rev. Alan Minarcik presiding. Interment will follow at Vineland Cemetery next to her husband of 47 years. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or your own favourite charity. Online condolences at www.tallmanfuneralhomes.ca |
20/07/2009 | Sept. 19, 1913 in Glace Bay | ||
| Eddy | Arnold David Eddy | Cape Breton Post | 28/05/2010 | Arnold David Eddy Born in: McNabs Island, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 26/05/2010 It is with deep sadness that we regret to announce the sudden peaceful passing of our father, brother and husband at home, May 26, 2010, at 56 years of age. Born at McNab's Island, N.S., he was the son of the late Walter and Rita (Pye) Eddy. Arnold was an avid fisherman who worked in Eastern Passage until 1980. He then moved to Cape Breton and continued with his employment. He enjoyed hunting, camping and spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend, Judy as wellas all of his children, brother, sisters and grandchildren. Arnold is survived by his wife, Judy; sons, Michael, John, Charlie, David; and daughter, Rose Marie. He is also survived by brothers, Wayne, Barry, Raymond Eddy, all of Dartmouth, and Billy (Rose), Mount Uniacke. Also surviving are sisters, Shirley (Ken) Arnold, Jeddore, N.S., Marie (Dwayne) Henderson, Newfoundland, Louise (Billy) Weagle, Mount Uniacke; 10 beautiful grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, George Grant. Visitation at Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay, Sunday, May 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Christian burial services to be held at St. Mary's Anglican Church on Monday, May 31 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Cremation will follow with a private burial at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or charity of one's choice. Online condolences to the family may be forwarded to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. |
26/05/2010 | McNabs Island | ||
| Eddy | Lloyd R Eddy | Cape Breton Post | 04/06/2009 | Lloyd Eddy, DartmouthLloyd Eddy passed away at the Dartmouth General Hospital, May 22, 2009.Born in Tangier he was predeceased by parents, Walter and Beulah Eddy; two sisters and seven brothers.He is survived by his wife, Edith (Pye), formerly of Donkin, Cape Breton; brothers, Edgar, Parker, Norman, Walter and many nieces and nephews.The funeral and burial took place in Tangier at Holy Trinity Anglican Church and Cemetery, Rev. Kevin Frankland officiated. | 22/05/2009 | |||
| Eddy | Margaret Eddy | Cape Breton Post | 29/05/2008 | Margaret Eddy 89, Sydney - Margaret Ann Eddy, 89, of Cusack Drive, Sydney, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Woodbine, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late John and Annie (MacEachern) MacInnis. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Sydney. Surviving are her daughters, Beverly (Teddy) Bryan, Louise (Garfield) Moe, Barbara (Wayne) Miller, all of Sydney. and Cathy (Bernie) Thompson, Berwick; sons, Donald (Judy), Sydney, and Martin (Darlene), with whom she resided; sisters, Emily Butler, Sydney, and Ethel Doncaster, Cobourg, Ont.; sister-in-law, Gladys MacInnis, Sydney; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, John, son, Michael Gerald, sisters, Mae Nash and Mary MacInnis, brothers, John Joe, Michael Alexander and James Francis, grandson, Jody and great-granddaughter, Dominique. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph's Church, Saturday, 10 a.m. with Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kings Special Olympics, c/o Special Olympics Nova Scotia, 5516 Spring Garden Rd., Suite 305, Halifax, N.S., B3J 1G6, or to charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at | 28/05/2008 | Born in Woodbine | ||
| Edmond | Rosetta Edmond | Cape Breton Post | 04/04/2009 | Rosetta Edmond 88, Glace Bay Rosetta Edmond, age 88 of Glace Bay passed away on Friday, April 3, 2009 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the V.J .McGillivray Funeral Home ,Glace Bay, in Monday”s edition of the post. | 03/04/2009 | |||
| Edmond | Rosetta Elizabeth Edmond | Cape Breton Post | 06/04/2009 | It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Rosetta Elizabeth (Plichie) Edmond. Rosetta passed away Friday, April 3, 2009, in her 89th year at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (McKinnon) Plichie. Rose was an avid bowler and won many trophies in her ladies bowling league. She was a member of the Wednesday”s Night Ladies club for over 40 years. Rose worked in retail at Thoms Gift Shop for 14 years and also at John MacNeil”s Shoe Store for four years. Our mother loved music and dancing. She was well known for her beautiful smile. She took great pride in her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She knitted many scarves that she gave to all those she loved. She and her husband, Alex, travelled to many wonderful destinations and spent many summers with her children and friends out on the Mira. Rose will be sadly missed by her loving children, Juanita, Lloyd (Roberta), Valerie (Sidney) and Audrey; brothers, Roy (Millie), Rudy, Stanley (Lynda) Plichie; sisters, Margaret O”Brien, Corletta Fenner, Gabriella “Lalla” Van Gingle; cherished grandchildren, Brad and Mark McIntyre, Glen (Haek) Edmond, Brian (Trish) Edmond, Christy and Josh Osborne; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Kyle Edmond and Keira and Tyler Edmond. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of many years, Alex, brothers, John, Louie, Ronald Plichie, sisters, Juanita, Philemena Plichie. Visitation for Rosetta Edmond will be held Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John”s Church with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. A luncheon will follow in the parish hall. Interment will take place in the parish cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rosetta”s memory may be made to the Glace Bay Food Bank. Online condolences to the Edmond family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. | 03/04/2009 | 20/04/1920 at Sydney Mines | ||
| Edmond | Veronica (Burke) Edmond | Cape Breton Post | 09/04/2005 | Maureen McNeil | Veronica (Burke) Edmond 80, TORONTO/GLACE BAY Veronica (Burke) Edmond passed away peacefully March 29, 2005, at the Leisure World Care Giving Centre, Toronto. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Kelly) and Ben Burke. Predeceased by her husband, Leo, sisters, Cecelia and Mary, brother, Ambrose. Veronica is survived by daughters, Marcella (Rory), Bernadine (Richard); sons, Greg and Terry (Deanna); grandchildren, Sean, Trevor, Susan (Craig), Aaron; greatgranddaughter, Hannah; sisters, Teresa, Martha, Marcella, Dolly (Vern); and brother, Joseph. Veronica loved Glace Bay and returned often until she turned poorly. Cremation will take place in Toronto and she will return to Glace Bay for a service and burial the first week of August. Her sense of humour and love of life will be sadly missed by many friends and relatives. July 30, 2005 - MEMORIAL FUNERAL MASS A memorial funeral mass for the late Veronica (Burke) Edmond will be held Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005, at 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Chapel. Luncheon to follow. Please come and bid Veronica farewell. | |||
| Edmunds | Marcella Catherine 'Sally' Edmunds | C.B.Post | 30/06/2005 | Maureen McNeil | Marcella Catherine 'Sally' Edmunds of Balls Creek, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2005, surrounded by her family and friends. She was the wife of the late Murray Charles Edmunds and the daughter of the late Archie and Mary 'Mamie' MacKinnon. She was a member of St.Mark's Anglican Church, Coxheath. Surviving are her son, Murray (Rosalyn), daughter,Mamie, granddaughters, Tracy (Paul) Clattenburg and Shauna (David) Dodge, great-grandsons, Jake and Sullivan, all of Halifax; halfbrother, Hector, Sydney Mines; half-sisters, Eileen, Florence, Sheila,Wilma and Maureen. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by brother, Donald, sisters, Maisie, Marguerite, Ann, Mary and half-sister, Marie. Funeral service will be held today (Thursday), 3 p.m. at St. Mark's Anglican Church, Coxheath, Rev. Val Rhymes officiating. Burial to follow in the St. John Anglican Church Cemetery, Point Edward. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. John Anglican Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Jean Hill, 1208 Keltic Dr., Northwest Arm, N.S., B2A 4W5 or VON Cape Breton Metro Branch Nursing Education Fund, 316 Rear Kings Rd., Box 238, Sydney,N.S., B1S 1A8. Condolences may be sent to t h e f a m i ly a t s ydmemchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. | |||
| Edmunds | Sylvia Annette (MacAskill) Edmunds | Cape Breton Post | 11/11/2009 | Sylvia Annette Edmunds, Millville Born at Florence , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with heartfelt sadness the family announce the peaceful passing of Sylvia Edmunds, 62, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at the Northside General Hospital, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Florence, Sylvia was the daughter of the late Angus Kenneth and Eliza Jane ‘Jannie’ (Butts) MacAskill. Sylvia enjoyed the outdoors, taking care of her blooms and bushes, a good cup of tea with a sweet, quilting and crafting, and sharing much laughter with her family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 45 years, Lorne Roger ‘Bud’ Edmunds; her son, Lorne (Donna); her daughter, Tina White, both of Millville. She will be greatly missed by her cherished grandchildren, Michael, Harley, Alan and Mitchell; her sisters, Mary (Richard) Ahle, Ontario, Corrine (Heckie) Stubbert, Millville, Wanda (Joe) Young, Sydney, Melinda (Jackie) Mark, Bridgewater, Carrie MacAskill (Tom), Millville; brothers, Roddie (Margie), Ontario, Danny (Adrianna), Dartmouth, Murray (Jeanette), Alberta, Terry (Corinna), North Sydney, Nayland (Debbie), Paul (Florence) and Glenn, all of Millville. She is also survived by her many nieces and nephews and in-laws who thought so much of her and enjoyed her humour. As per her request, there will be no visitation. A private family service for Sylvia will be held in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney, with Rev. Marion Barclay officiating. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. “And then there was peace” |
09/11/2009 | Florence | ||
| Edward | Viola "Violet" Edward | Cape Breton Post | 23/08/2004 | Carol MacLean | VIOLET EDWARD - 76 - Howie Centre - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Viola "Violet" Edward of Howie Centre on Friday, August 20, 2004. Violet was predeceased by her parents, Wallace and Mary Catherine MacDoanld, her husband of 50 years, John 'Jack' Edward, sisters Bessie Parker and Martha Burke, brothers Joe Doward and Wallace MacDonald and beloved cat 'Miss Pitty Pat'. Violet leaves to mourn one sister Doris (John) Ewart of PEI, three daughters Karne Edward of Sydney, Terri Lee Edward of Vancouver, BC, Pat Theal of Calgary, Alberta, devoted son-in-law John, grandchildren Robert and Jamie Theal and the many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, whom she loved dearly. Well-known for her sense of humour, sharp memory and entertaining stories. Violet's happiest moments included dancing, listening to her favourite 'old song's', feeding stray cats, watching classic movies and being a mother. Her theatrical presence, incessant quips, witty comebacks and compassionate spirit will be forever missed by all who knew her. A memorial service wil be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at Sydney Memorial Chalep, 49 Welton Street, Sydney. Condolences may be mailed to the family : c/o Terri Lee Edward, 38 Second Street, Howie Centre, NS, B1L - 1C9 or emailed to: sydmemchapel@ns.sympatico.ca Donations may be made to charity of one's choice in memory of Violet Edward. | |||
| Edwards | Captain John Edwards | Sydney Post Record p 6 | 08/02/1937 | R. Fraser | ON SAD MISSION North Sydney, Feb 5 - Miss Alexis Edwards, George street, left this evening for Vancouver, B.C. called by the death of her brother the late Captain John Edwards. At Montreal Miss Edwards will be joined by her sister, miss Beatrice Edwards, R.N., who will accompany her to the West. | |||
| Edwards | David Edwards | Sydney Post Record p 8 | 09/07/1938 | R. Fraser | North Sydney, July 8 - Countless friends throughout Cape Breton and in Maritimes shipping circles will regret to learn of the death of David Edwards, 68, and member of the North Sydney Customs staff which occurred this afternoon in the Lahey Clinic, Boston where he had gone for treatment. Unwell and in failing health for the past two years, the deceased left for Boston about ten days ago in company with his son, Rev Fr John Edwards of the Sacred Heart Parish, Sydney. Death resulted from a heart attack brought on by his period of ill health. Born at Groves Point 63 years ago, the deceased taught school in that district of Boularderie for some time, coming to North Sydney in 1911, to take a place with the customs office here. Since that year he worked assiduously as a government official and made many friends - especially in marine circles - with his kindly attitude and courteous treatment. An ardent follower of baseball and fishing, he is survived by one son, Rev John, of Sydney; two daughters, Mrs John MacDougall, of North Sydney and Mrs Paul Gouthro of Allston, Mass., but now in North Sydney; two brothers, Henry and Thomas in Boston and one sister, Miss Mary Edwards, also of Boston. Mrs J R MacKinnon of Little Bras d’Or is a niece. The late Mr Edwards’ wife predeceased him several years ago. The remains, accompanied by the son, will arrive here with funeral arrangements announced later. | |||
| Edwards | Edwin Malcolm Edwards | THE CHRONICLE-HERALD | 13/06/2003 | George Rose | EDWARDS, Edwin Malcolm - 64, Arichat, died June 10, 2003, at home. Born in Poirierville, he was a son of the late Melvin and Cecilia (Poirier) Edwards. He was a mechanic having worked for different auto repair garages in the area. He is survived by son, Dean, Ontario; brother, Vernon (Pauline), Halifax. He was predeceased by sister, Eunice; brother, Maurice. Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held at a later date to be announced. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of I.M.L. Funeral Services, Petit de Grat. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundations of Nova Scotia. | |||
| Edwards | G.H. (Dan) Edwards | GLACE BAY COASTAL COURIER | 05/12/1979 | Carol MacLean | G.H. (Dan) Edwards - Sydney. G.H. (San) Edwards, 87, of 16 Franklyn Street, Sydney. Native of England. Predeceased by wife, nee Muriel Williamson. Survived by one son, four daughters.. Services in Sydney. | |||
| Edwards | Geo Edwards | The Glace Bay Gazette | 28/01/1921 | Maureen McNeil | Death of Geo Edwards, Maple Ave., age 54 yr. from injuries sustained in the mine. He leaves a wife, four daughters and two sons, Minnie, Clara and Enid at home and Mrs. W. Shaw in town, sons, Warren and Ernest here. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. | |||
| Edwards | Grace (MacKenzie) Edwards | Sydney Post Record p 3 | 01/03/1949 | R. Fraser | Large numbers assembled Monday afternoon to pay their final respects to the memory of Mrs. George Edwards, the former Grace MacKenzie of Mira Gut, whose funeral was held from Fillmore Funeral chapel. Rev. A. Frank MacLean, pastor of St. Andrew’s United Church conducted the service at the chapel and at the graveside. Burial was in Hardwood Hill cemetery. Hymns sung were: “In The Cross,” “Abide With Me,” and Mrs. Willaim Matheson, soloist, was heard in rendition of “Sweet Bye and Bye.” There were many and beautiful floral offerings, also numerous cards, letters and telegrams of sympathy. The pall bearers were: Fred Snow, Harry Miller, Stewart McKeigan, Fred Bugden, Harry Canning and Lloyd Doyle. | |||
| Edwards | John Anthony "Jack" Edwards | Cape Breton Post | 24/04/2004 | Maureen McNeil | EDWARDS, John Anthony "Jack" - Sydney Mines, April 14, 1928 - April 23, 2004. Jack Edwards died on Friday, April 23, 2004, in Northside General Hospital. Jack was a lifelong resident of Sydney Mines, a member of Immaculate Conception Parish, and the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a son of the late John and Magdalene Maud (Fyfe) Edwards. Jack is survived by his wife, Joan (MacNeil); his children, John Hugh (Beverley) and grandchildren Meaghan and Jillian, Ross Ferry; Laurie Ianetti (David) and grandchildren Lauren and Anthony, Sydney Mines; Mary Beth Ross (Stephen) and grandchildren Kate and Heather, Halifax; Christopher (Carmie) and grandchildren Kristen and Liam, Sydney Mines. Along with his parents, his brothers, Rev. William and Robert, predeceased him. An auto body mechanic by trade, Jack also worked as an insurance adjuster, a civil servant, and in the building materials industry. Jack was a committed family man, a sportsman and an active volunteer. In his early years, he played third base with the junior and senior Sydney Mines Ramblers. In recent years, he was a faithful observer and fan of his grandchildren's athletic activities. Up until his final illness, he was active in the Sydney Mines Food Bank. Jack's family and friends will miss his keen wit, his soft heart and his deep capacity to love. Visitation will be in G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home in Sydney Mines on Sunday, April 25, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church in Sydney Mines, at 2 p.m. Monday, Father Dan MacLennan officiating. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Sydney Mines. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sydney Mines Food Bank or St. Vincent de Paul Society. | |||
| Edwards | Josephine Edwards | 31/01/1965 | R. Fraser | Mrs. Josephine Edwards Dies –– January 1965 [Date edited: 31 inserted for editing] Sydney Mines –– A native of nearby Millville and a resident of Sydney Mines for over half a century, Mrs. Josephine Edwards, 72, who had resided at 45 Guy Street, died early Monday morning in Harbour View Hospital shortly after her admittance there. Her sudden death came as a shock to her family, and will be learned with regret by many friends. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm MacNeil, she had lived here for the past 60 years. The deceased was a member of the Silver Cross Women’’s Association, two of her sons, John William and Malcolm, having lost their lives in World War Two. She was also predeceased by her husband, Charles, who died in 1946, two sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Edwards was among those who took part in the ceremonies which marked the official unveiling of the town’’s memorial to its war dead, taking part as a Silver Cross Mothers representative. The deceased was an adherent of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Surviving to mourn her loss are ten daughters: Mrs., John G. Kinnvall (Margaret) New Hampshire. Mrs. Daniel J. MacKinnon (Georgina) Sydney Mines, Mrs. William MacKenzie (Lucy) Saskatoon, Mrs. Avard S. MacDonald (Mildred) Halifax, Mrs. Richard Webb (Josephine) Westhill, Ont., Mrs. Edward Burns (Louise) Maitland, Hants County, Mrs. James Hughes (Ruth) Kingston, Ont., Mrs. Edward (Shirley) Toronto, Mrs. Shirle Singer (Edna), Springdale, Nfld., Betty (Mrs. Robert Stewart) here. And, three sons, Daniel Henry, Sydney, Clarence, here, and Charles of Toronto. Also two sisters, Mrs. Mary Blum, Mattapan, Mass., and Mrs. Christie MacRae Florence, and two brothers, Alex MacNeil, Grove’s Point, and Malcolm MacNeil, Millville. The remains are resting at the Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home. Glyde Avenue, from where the funeral will be held Thursday afternoon. Services at the funeral home take place at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be made in Brookside Cemetery. | ||||
| EDWARDS | Loretta (Beaver) EDWARDS | Loretta EDWARDS (Beaver), - 67, Dominion, passed away at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex, Monday, August 7, 2000. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Anastasia and the late John Beaver. Mrs. Edwards was a member of St. Eugene's Church, Dominion. She enjoyed spending time tole painting and was an avid bingo player. Although Loretta had no children of her own, she raised her niece, Karen (Neil) Bach as a daughter with whom she resided; and a foster child, Joan Hann, New Waterford. Also surviving are four sisters, Leona (Doll) Poirier, Reserve; Marie (Freeman) Lynk, Glace Bay; Helen Spencer, Toronto; and Millie (Eric) Young, Kingston, Ont. She will sadly missed by her special "Little Man" her grandson, Ryan. Also surviving are her two foster grandchildren, Crystal and Jason Hann and a foster great grandchild, Hadley Leonard Jennex Jr. and many nieces and nephews. Besides her father, Loretta was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Edwards; a brother, Jackie Beaver; and a brother and sister in infancy, Walter James and Shirley Viola. Visitation for Mrs.. Edwards will be today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Eugene's Church with Fr. Jim Oliver officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Memorials in Loretta's memory may be made to the Heart and Lung Association or the Canadian Cancer Society. | 07/08/2000 | Born in Glace Bay | ||||
| Edwards | Mrs Dan Edwards | Sydney Post Record p 3 | 10/04/1940 | R. Fraser | Glace Bay, April 10 - Mrs Dan Edwards, well known resident of Bridgeport, died at her home early this morning. A native of Little Bras d’Or, Mrs Edwards was 67. She is survived by her husband, Four sons and one daughter. The sons are Daniel J, Harold and Joseph. The daughter is Mrs Walter Kowoliski. Also surviving are one brother, Henry Moore in California and a sister, Mrs David Campbell, Little Bras d’Or. | |||
| Edwards | Mrs. Charles Edwards | GLACE BAY COASTAL COURIER | 18/12/1979 | Carol MacLean | Mrs. Charles Edwards - Glace Bay. November 23, 1979, Mrs. Charles Edwads, 63, nee Mary E. Donovan, formerly of Glace Bay and Port MOrien. Survived by husband, two sons, three daughters, several grandchildren, two sisters, one brother. Services in California. | |||
| Edwards | Pte. Malcolm Edwards | Sydney Post Record p 8 | 20/06/1944 | R. Fraser | MALCOLM EDWARDS, SYDNEY MINES BOY, KILLED IN ACTION Sydney Mines, June 19 - Mr and Mrs Charles Edwards, Guy St., Sydney Mines, received a telegram from Ottawa, on Sunday stating that their son Pte. Malcolm Edwards, twenty years of age, was “officially reported killed in action on June 9th.” Overseas In ‘42 He enlisted on June 9th, 1941, and went overseas with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders in March 1942. Another brother Gnr. Wm. Edwards is serving with the active forces in Italy, and Gnr. Clarence Edwards, serving in Canada. Besides these he is survived by two brothers, Henry of Sydney and Charles, Jr. at home; also two[sic] sisters, Mrs John Kinnvall (Margaret), USA; Georgena, Lucy, Mildred, Josephine, Louise, Ruth Shirley, Edna and Betty Ann all residing at home. | |||
| EDWARDS | Robert Boutilier "Bob" EDWARDS (Lt. Col.) | Chronicle Herald | 12/09/2006 | EDWARDS, Robert Boutilier "Bob", Lt. Col. (Ret'd) EDWARDS, Robert Boutilier "Bob", Lt. Col. (Ret'd) - 86, of Annapolis Royal, passed away peacefully with family at his side in Northhills Nursing Home, Granville Ferry, Sunday, September 10, 2006. Born in Glace Bay, he was the youngest of three children of Ben and Josephine Edwards. Bob joined the RCAF and became a fighter pilot in 1940 and served in England and the Far East. His Air Force career took him across Canada, The United Kingdom and Europe until his retirement in 1968. Bob and wife Marion moved to Annapolis Royal where Bob became Superintendent of School Transportation until his "re-retirement" in 1984. Bob was very involved with town affairs, served on various boards and as the Mayor of Annapolis Royal. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Marion (Anderson); son, Jim, St. Margaret's Bay; daughter, Lynn (Larry) Hay, Oakville; sister, Marge MacLeod, Truro; brother, Harold (Agnes), Vancouver; grandsons, James, St. Margaret's Bay; Peter, Halifax; granddaughter, Alyson, Oakville; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Ben and Josephine Edwards; daughter-in-law, Pearl Edwards. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Kaulbach Family Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 13, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Kaulbach Family Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal. A celebration of Bob's life will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 14, in St. George & St. Andrew's United Church, Annapolis Royal with Rev. Robert McCarthy officiating. Burial at a later date. Family flowers only, donations in Bob's memory may be made to the Parkinson Society Canada, Maritime Region, Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice. E-mail condolences may be sent to: KAULBACHFH@ns.aliantzinc.ca "I have slipped the surly bonds of earth Danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings And in the high untrespassed sanctity of space Put out my hand, and touched the face of God" |
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| EDWARDS | Stanley Alfred Francis EDWARDS | Chronicle Herald | 11/10/2006 | EDWARDS, Stanley Alfred Francis EDWARDS, Stanley Alfred Francis - 88, the Berkeley, Bedford and formerly of Truro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, in the VG Site, QEll, Halifax. He was a kind, gentle and modest man who lived a full and rich life. He touched the lives of many and will be remembered for his dedication, loyalty and generosity to family, church and community. Born in West Arichat, Richmond Co., Stan was a son of the late Minnie Jane and Francis Edwards. He was educated at O.L.A. Convent in Arichat, St. Francis Xavier University, Laval University, and the Sorbonne, France. He was a strong advocate of Acadian language and culture and a pioneer in the field of French education. Stan began his career teaching French and Latin at St. Francis Xavier University. He worked for the Department of Education for 40 years as Inspector of Schools in Richmond County, and taught French at the Provincial Normal/Nova Scotia Teachers College where he developed a bilingual teacher training program. He was coordinator of the French Block Program, Nova Scotia Summer School; Chairman of the committee setting French exams for the Atlantic Provinces Examining Board; Consultant in Modern Languages in Halifax with responsibility for opening the first French Division in the Department of Education; and chairman of the French Curriculum Committee. Stan was the author of numerous French textbooks and publications used in Junior High Schools in Canada and the United States. In 1980, he retired as Professor of French and Chairman of the Junior High Department, Teachers College. Stan was a devoted member of Immaculate Conception Church in Truro for over 60 years. He acted as Secretary and President of the Holy Name Society; President of the Parish Council; President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society; member of the Development and Peace Group; a fourth degree Knight of Columbus; member of the Diocesan Marriage Tribunal; executive member of the Diocesan Pastoral Council; President of the Truro Branch of the Canadian Bible Society; church representative and Secretary for the Centre for the Unemployed; a lay reader in the church; and Chairman of the Committee for the building of the new Immaculate Conception Church (1978). He was a longtime member and President of the Truro Branch of the Arthritis Society; chairman of the planning committee responsible for building the Hubtown Housing Co-op on Queen Street and was its first President and treasurer. Stan was Director of the Food Bank; Director of United Way; Director of the Charles Street House; Director of the Children's Aid Society; President of the local of the Nova Scotia Government Employees Association; and member of the committee formed to review the Extension Department of St. Francis Xavier University. In 1977, Stan received the Queen's Centennial Medal for his contribution to education. He was awarded a life membership in the Nova Scotia Language Teacher's Association for his contribution to French education. In 1984, he was awarded the Papal Medal Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice by Pope John Paul II for his outstanding service to the church. In 1988, St. Francis Xavier University conferred on him an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD). In 1999, he received an award from Governor General Romeo Leblanc for his longtime volunteer service to the Arthritis Society. Stan was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, the former Marie Davis; sister, Florence Poan; brothers, Joseph and Leonard; and a daughter in infancy. He is survived by sons, Paul (Carolyn), Halifax; David (Judy), Truro; daughters, Mary Lynds (John), Bible Hill; Nora Mingo (Jim Lynk), North River; grandchildren, Beth (Christopher), Mark, Vance, Heidi (Kevin), Bryan (Karen); great-grandchildren, William, Raine; sisters-in-law, Kay Dewar, Kathryn Davis; several nieces and nephews. Stan was devoted to his family and will be greatly missed by them. The family wishes to extend heartful thanks to the Berkeley staff and residents and to the doctors and nurses on the 8th floor of the Halifax Infirmary for their kindness, compassion and friendship. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, October 12, in Mattatall Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro. Funeral mass will be 2 p.m. Friday, October 13, in Immaculate Conception Church, Prince Street, Truro, Father Ronald Cairns officiating, with a reception to follow in Campbell Hall. Burial will then be held in the Robie Street Cemetery, Truro. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society at Immaculate Conception Church in Truro, Arthritis Society, or a charity of your choice. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the "guest book" at: www.mattatallfh.com |
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| Edwards | Thomas Edwards | Sydney Post | 12/11/1935 | G. Newbury | Tuesday, November 12, 1935 Sydney Post Veteran's Funeral Held In Westmount Late Thomas Edwards Is Laid At Rest Ca...Lain[?] Legion members turned out in large numbers yesterday afternoon to pay their final respects to the memory of Thomas Edwards, 71, veteran of the Great War and South African War, whose funeral was held from his home in Westmount. Services at the home, Anglican church at Point Edward, and at the graveside was conducted by Rev. W. K. Morrison, rector of St. Mark's Anglican church, Coxheath. The Legionaires headed the family cortege of about 70 cars, and "Last Post", was sounded by Bugler Orville Roberts and Legion Committal service conducted by Chaplain E. E. Whalley. |
12/02/1935 | Date of death not indicated, used published | |
| Egan | Mary L Egan | Cape Breton Post | 20/03/2009 | We regret to announce the passing of a very well known, lifelong Sydney resident, on March 17, 2009, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, in her 99th year. Mary L. Egan, affectionately known as ‘Mimi’, was the younger daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. W.J. Egan. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Redmond; her sister, Charlotte Curtis and brother-in-law, Bill Curtis. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, whom she dearly loved and cherished. A graduate of Mount Saint Vincent College, Halifax, Mary was employed with the Pathology Department of the Sydney City Hospital, until her retirement. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place, under the direction the dignified and dedicated staff of Sydney Memorial Chapel. There will be a private family memorial mass and interment in the family plot at Holy Cross Cemetery, at a later date. | 17/03/2009 | Sydney | ||
| Egan | Pauline (McCormick) Egan | Cape Breton Post | 16/02/2010 | Pauline (McCormick) Egan Born in: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Armed Forces Americas, United States Passed away on: 12/02/2010 After a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease, Pauline McCormick Egan, 80 years old, passed away on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Michael McCormick and Ruth Johnstone and was educated here before moving with her husband and their first child to Pittsburgh in 1954. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley B. Egan, also of Sydney Mines. She leaves behind three daughters, Norma (Scott) Miller, Peggy (Rob) Rodak and Sue (Marshall) Clark and one brother, Tom (Carey) McCormick, Prince Edward Island. Pauline held a special place in her heart for her six grandchildren. She is also survived by an uncle, Bill (Ruth) McCormick, Sydney Mines and “very special aunt”, Eileen McCormick, Northside Community Guest Home. During her life, Pauline dedicated her time to helping others and served as director of volunteer services for the former Harmarville Rehabilitation Center where she created and grew the volunteer program to more than 500 caring individuals. Friends were received Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at the Weddell-Ajak Funeral Home, Aspinwall, PA. A Christian funeral mass will be held today (Tuesday) at 11 a.m. in St. Scholastica R.C. Church, Aspinwall. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Please remember Pauline in your prayers and thank God for the blessed life that she enjoyed here on earth. |
12/02/2010 | Sydney Mines | ||
| Eidt | Shirley (Mozvik) Eidt | Cape Breton Post | 19/02/2010 | Shirley (Mozvik) Eidt Born in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 17/02/2010 It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Shirley Eidt on Wednesday Feb. 17, 2010, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Bela and Helen Mozvik. Shirley was employed at the City Hospital until her retirement. She had a love for her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She is survived by her brothers, Ralph (Alberta) Mozvik, Bill (Beverly) Mozvik, Middle Cape; nieces, Lisa Richardson, Natalie (Robert) Miller, Amanda Mozvik; nephews, Tony (Irene), Blair (Nancy), Andrew; four grandnieces and three grandnephews as well as her best friend, Carmella. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 21 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 22 in the chapel with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment to take place at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. |
17/02/2010 | Glace Bay | ||
| Eisnor | Catherine Rae Eisnor | http://www.weirfuneralhome.com./ | 08/07/2002 | George Newbury | Catherine Rae Eisnor, 94, died suddenly Monday, June 24, 2002 at her home in Malden, MA. Catherine was born and educated in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. She came to the United States after she completed school and resided in Arlington before settling in Malden over seventy year ago. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed her twice weekly trips to Mc Fadden Manor to play. Mrs. Eisnor lived in Malden, MA for over seventy years and was previously from Arlington. She is survived by her son, James A. Eisnor of Gloucester, her daughter, Thelma J. Montgomery of NH, her son Bruce E. Eisnor of Malden, her daughter, Linda L. Brown of NH eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great -great grandchild. . She was preceded in death by her husband Glynn A. Eisnor and her sister Eva Miller. She was born May 13, 1908 in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada the daughter of the late James and Sarah Redman. Visitation will be held at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street Malden, MA on Weds. June 26th from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. at the Weir MacCuish Funeral Home. Pastor Gregory Staples of the Maplewood Baptist Church will be officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden. | |||
| Eldridge | John Joseph Eldridge | Cape Breton Post | 03/02/2005 | Carol MacLean | JOHN JOSEPH "JOE" ELDRIDGE - 51 - New Waterford - It is with great sadness that the family of John Joseph Eldridge announces that he passed away peacefully at the New Waterford Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday February 2, 2005. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of Roderick and the late Leona (Cashin) Eldridge. Joe retired from the Navy after 22 years of service. He was an active member of the New Waterford Army, Navy and AIrforce. Joe spent many of his younger and later years playing the piano and accordion for benefit concerts and at the seniors's complexes in tne New Waterford area. He loved playing pool with his friends at the Army, Navy and Airforce, a good game of cards and darts with his family. Joe will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Melinda (MacGibbon), his two special daughters, Kim and Sally (Clinton) Thomas, both of Cole Harbour, his sisters Maureen (Greg) Chiasson of Calgary, Nancy (Vessy) and Patricia (Donald) MacPhee, both of New Waterford, brothers Gordon (Sheila), Bob (Diane), of Coe Harbour, Gregory of Ottawa, Ronald of Toronto, and Donald of Calgary. Also many nieces and nephews. Besides his mother, Joe was also predeceased by sister Rose, in infancy, grandparents Jack and Mary Eldridge, and Joe and Mathilda Cashin. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm in McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3283 Plummer Ave, New Waterford. Funeral mass to be celebrated on Saturday February 5 at 11 am in St. Agnes Church with Fr. Jim Attwood officiating. Cremation to follow at a later date. Luncheon to follow in the parish hall. The family requests that donations be made to the Nova Scotia Liver and Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be sent to the family at: mclellanbrothersfuneralhome@ns.sympatico.ca | |||
| Elizabeth | Elizabeth Millon | Sydney Post Record p 8 | 23/03/1939 | R. Fraser | Groves Point, March 22 - Word was received here today by James A McLeod of the death of his sister, Mrs Elizabeth Millon at Boston at the age of seventy three. She had been in ailing health for some time. The late Mrs Millon is survived by one son, Jefferson, residing in Boston. Her husband predeceased her about ten years ago. She was born in Baddeck, but had been a resident of Boston for many years. This marked the second death within two months of members of the McLeod family. Mr McLeod’s sister, Mrs Dolly Matheson died several months ago. Friends will be sorry to learn of the bereavement. | |||
| Elliott | Lloyde Elliott | The C.B.Post | 03/06/2004 | Maureen McNeil | Elliott, Lloyde, 89 London, Ont passed away in his 89th year at the Dearness Home, London, Ont. May 23, 2004. Predeceased by wives, Jean Smith Elliott and his loving wife Margaret (Nee Herbert) and daughter Shirley. Beloved father of daughters, Sheila, Birch Grove; Sharlene and Diane (Dave), London, Ont.; grandfather of three granddaughters, Shelly; Laura and Sarah. Missed by brothers, Gerry and Ron Elliott and spouses, and sister Ruby Powell. Visitation was held Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the West View Funeral Chapel, Wonderland Rd., London, Ont. Funeral service was conducted Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 11 am. | |||
| Elliott | Martin Elliott (Marty) Meech | Cape Breton Post | 07/06/2005 | Maureen McNeil | Peacefully at his home in Barrhaven, Ont., Thursday,May 26, 2005, Marty Meech, age 81. Predeceased by his cherished wife, Margaret (McAuliffe). Beloved father of Jo-Ellen, Lloyd, Brian, Garth, Murray (Fiona), Martin and Chantal. Loving and proud grandfather of Peter, Samantha, Charlene, Adam, Madison, Anna and Sophie. Martin was born in North Sydney,Nova Scotia. He proudly served in the RCAF 420 Squadron in the Second World War and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Predeceased by his brothers, Billy and Lloyd, who both served and died in the Second World War. He will be missed by his family and many friends. Friends paid respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 3000 Woodroffe Ave. (south of Fallowfield Road), Sunday from 6-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Funeral was held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Monica's Church. lnterment Hope Cemetery. Always putting for eagle, that's a 59 dad. "May God hold you in the palm of his hand" | |||
| Ellis | Alf H. Ellis | The Sydney Record from the St. John's Telegraph | 16/07/1912 | Maureen McNeil | Death of Alf Ellis who died yesterday Jul.15, yesterday in the 62 years of his age. Alf H. Ellis was born 19 Dec. 1859 son of William H. Ellis of St. John's Newfoundland. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Albert C.; Thomas H.; and Harold G. of this city; brothers, George R., Toronto, William, Medicine Hat; half-sisters, Mrs. Nutting Fraser, Mrs. A.E. Smith and Miss Florence Cowan of this city. Mr. Archibald Ellis, New York is a half-brother. Mr. Ellis was well known in Sydney and Cape Breton towns. | |||
| Ellis | Elisha T Ellis | Sydney Post Record p 6 | 03/05/1937 | R. Fraser | BOULARDERIE NATIVE DIES - Chief of Police E T Ellis Dies In North Easton, Mass. Sydney Mines, May 1 - Many in this town and Boularderie will learn with regret the sudden passing recently in North Easton, Mass. of Police Chief Elisha T Ellis, son in law of Mrs Annie MacLellan of this town and the late Donald MacLellan of Boularderie. The late Chief Ellis was noted throughout his district for his rigid enforcement of the law and his strict adherence to duty. His death occurred suddenly following a stroke the previous day which came as a distinct shock to his immediate family and a wide circle of friends. Besides his widow, who was Margaret MacLellan, he leaves to survive three sons and four daughters, two sisters and two brothers. Murdoch MacLellan, well known merchant of Florence, and Daniel MacLellan, Boston, and Miss Katie MacLellan, New York, are brothers in law and sister in law of the deceased. The late Chief Ellis was a member of the North Easton police department since 1910, and in 1928 was appointed chief of the department. He organized the Easton Police Revolver Club which has won distinction in its various matches and each member qualified as a sharpshooter. He was also instrumental in the erection of a shooting range in his town. He was affilliated with the Massachusetts Police Chief Association; New England Revolver League, Royal Arcanum and Paul Dean lodge A.F. and A.M. | |||
| Ellis | John McLeod Ellis | Cape Breton Post | 31/08/2005 | Carol MacLean | John McLeod Ellis, 87, of Boularderie Centre,N.S., passed away on Tuesday,Aug. 30, 2005, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, due to complications of surgery. Born in Sydney on March 13, 1918, he was the son of the late Russell and Sadie (McLeod) Ellis. John's entire business career was spent in the basic steel industry, starting in 1935 with DOSCO in Sydney as an order clerk and retiring in 1978 as senior vice-president of Sidbec- Dosco in Montreal. He came home to Cape Breton to retire, creating a slice of heaven in the Bras d'Or Lakes. He also served two years in the Canadian Navy. Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Marjorie (Molesworth); devoted daughter, Marnie, son-in-law,Peter Crosby and two cherished grandsons, Xander and William, Norwalk, Ohio. John is survived by his brother, J.R. 'Pat' Ellis (Doreen), Halifax; and sister, Patience (Mrs.M.T. Rourke), Toronto; and several nieces and nephews. At John's request, cremation has taken place.There will be no visitation or service. Friends and neighbours are encouraged to drop by the house Thursday evening, Sept. 1, 2005, from 7-9 p.m. for refreshments and memories. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to family at mellis@neo.rr.com. Arrangements under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. | |||
| Ellis | John William Ellis | 28/08/1974 | R. Fraser | Little Narrows - John William Ellis, 68, of Little Narrows, died Sunday suddenly at St. Rita Hospital, Sydney. He operated a machine at the Little Narrows Gypsum Company where he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis, of Bath, England. A member of the Little Narrows Presbyterian Church, he is survived by his wife the former Mary Thomas Norton, four sons, John and Charles in Little Narrows, Raymond in River Denys; Gordon, Aberdeen; also by four daughters (Elizabeth) Mrs. angus MacKay, Little Narrows; (Ann) Mrs. Daniel H. MacKinnon, Little Narrows; (Marlene) Mrs. Willard Fraser, Middle River; (Mildred) Mrs. Warren MacPhail, River Denys and by 22 grandchildren. Mr. Ellis was predeceased by a son and a daughter some years ago. The body will rest at the Little Narrows Presbyterian Church. The funeral arrangements will be announced by the Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, North Sydney. | ||||
| Ellis | Katheryn Elizabeth Ellis | Cape Breton Post | 11/10/2008 | Katheryn Elizabeth Ellis Kingston, Ont. - Katheryn Elizabeth Ellis passed away at her home in Kingston Ont. on Sept. 23, 2008, after a prolonged illness, surrounded by her family. Born in Woodbine, Cape Breton on Dec, 5, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Angus Walter and Catherine MacLean. She is survived by her husband, Dennis; two daughters, Shelly (Bruce) Hunter, Kitchener, Ont., Shannon (Jim) Oshefslci, Red Deer, Atla.; stepdaughter, Sandra (Ron) Hughes, Prescott, Ont.; sister, Rita Anstey, Dartmouth; sister-in-law, Theresa MacLean, Howie Centre; many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brothers, Stephen, Alex, Francis and Angus and three brothers in infancy, sisters, Margaret Hickey and Theresa O'Grady. Funeral mass will be held on Oct. 16, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, East Bay, Fr. Francis Abbass officiating. Interment to follow in the parish cemetery. | 23/09/2008 | Born in Woodbine on Dec, 5, 1930 | ||
| Ellis | Margaret J. Ellis | C.B.Post | 06/07/2004 | Maureen McNeil | Ellis, Margaret J. 79, North Sydney a resident of Queen St. passed away Monday July 4, 2004 at the Halifax Infirmary after a brief illness. Born in New Glasgow, Marg was a daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Urquhart) Clark. Surviving are three daughters, Charmaine (Fred) James; Lynn Ellis both of Sydney; Nancy (Richard) Walsh, North Sydney; one son John (Wanda) Ellis, Lower Sackville; 10 grandchildren, Carolyn, Lynn; Jeffrey; Kelly; Christopher; Carlos; Stephanie; Shannon; Michael and Tommy; seven great grandchildren, Tyler; Derek; Alex; Emily; Tyler; Shelby and Patrick; two sisters, Dorothy Chisholm, Bridgewater and Greta Lewis, Calgary. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Ellis and a brother Elmer Clark. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. at W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Funeral service will be held Thursday 2pm. at St. Matthew Wesley United Church with Rev. David Luker officiating. Burial to follow in the Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. | |||
| Ellis | Mary G. Ellis | Cape Breton Post | 26/10/2004 | Carol MacLean | Mary Ellis, 86, of West Street, in Sydney, passed away on Monday October 25, 2004 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney. She was born in Sydney, a daughter of the late James and Mary (MacNeil) Snow. Mary was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. She taught Sunday school and Explorers at the Presbyterian Hall on West Street. She is survived by two daughters Gwen Smith and Helen (John) Clarke, one son Wayne (Hazel), two sisters Elsie Joudrie, Ruby (Gerald) Skinner and one brother John (Mary) all of Sydney. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Andrea, Jamie, Linda, Lawrence and Wayne and four great-grandchildren Brett, Logan, Christopher, and Carter. Mary was predeceased by her husband Lawrence, two sisters Matilda MacLellan and Jean Howie and four brothers Ned, Fred, Theadore and James. Visitation will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm with funeral service in the chapel, Thursday at 2 pm with Rev., Robert Lyle officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Bethel Church, the Alzheimer's Society or a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at: sydmemchapel@ns.sympatico.ca | |||
| Ellis | Wilfred Malcolm Ellis | GLACE BAY COASTAL COURIER | 23/04/1980 | Carol MacLean | Wilfred Malcolm Ellis - April 08, 1980, Wilfred Malcolm Ellis, 73, of 79 East Street, Sydney. Sydney ative. Survived by wife nee Margaret Burke, one daughter, two sons, five grandchildren, one sister, five brothers. Services in Sydney. | |||
| Ellison | Diane Ellison | Cape Breton Post | 23/08/2005 | Maureen McNeil | Diane (McLean) Ellison, 39 of Salmon Arm, B.C., passed away Saturday,Aug. 13, 2005 at home. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of Christina and the late George McLean. She is survived by her husband, Brad; son, Damon; mother and father-in-law, Darlene and Ralph Ellison; three sisters, Jane (Bucky) Confiant, Big Ridge, Wendy (Jim) Mombourquette, Irene Fayette, both of Sydney; four brothers, Albert, Bruce (Sheena), both of Sydney; twin brother, David (Heather), Langley, B.C., Dougie, Sydney; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. in Trinity United Church, Victoria Road. | |||
| Ellsworth | Beryl E Ellsworth | Cape Breton Post | 10/06/2009 | Beryl Ellsworth, Glace BayBorn in 21/09/1936It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Beryl Elizabeth Ellsworth, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility on June 5, 2009, with her family at her side.Beryl was a longtime resident of Dominion, but also spent many years in Labrador.Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family and friends. Beryl will always be remembered as a very caring and compassionate mother and grandmother. She devoted her life to her husband, children and grandchildren.Beryl is survived by daughters, Anne (David), Debbie (Reggie), Ruth; sons, John (Nancy), James (Laura), Jason; grandchildren, Jonathan, Heather, Meaghan, Sarah, Christine, Isabelle, Mitchell, Ryan; and one brother, Donnie. She is also survived by special nieces, Ann, Rosaline, Donna; nephew, Kevin; and sisters and brothers-in-law.Beryl was predeceased by her parents, Hilda and Vernie Andrews, precious husband, George, sister, Edna Daye and one son in infancy, Georgie.There will be visitation Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at The Church of the Good Shepherd with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Burial in Centerville Cemetery.Donations may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd.Online condolences may be e-mailed to patten@seaside.ns.ca or left at www.mem.com.“Mom, that beautiful smile will never fade from our memory. We Love You.” | 05/06/2009 | |||
| Ellsworth | Chad Michael Ellsworth | Cape Breton Post | 19/08/2004 | Carol MacLean | Glace Bay - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Chad Michael Ellsworth, 16, of New Aberdeen. Chad passed away Tuesday August 17, 2004 as a result of a drowning accident. Born in Sydney, he was the son of Bernie and Nancy (MacDonald) Ellsworth. He was a member of St. John's Church, New Aberdeen. Chad was entering Grade 11 at Glace Bay High School. He loved working with computers, hanging out with his friends, skateboarding and had a talent for drawing. Besides his loving parents, he will be sadly missed by his older brother, Matthew, at home and grandmother, Jenny Ellsworth. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends and classmates. Chad is predeceased by his maternal gandparents, Harvey and Elizabeth (Campbell) MacDonald and paternal grandfather, Richard Ellsworth. Visitation for the late Chad Ellsworth will be held Friday from 7-9 pm only in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. Cremation will follow. Funeral mass will be celebrted Monday at 11 am in St. Leo's Church, Sterling, with Father Barrett Clare-Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. "When I am gone, release me, let me go. I gave you my love, you can only guess. How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love, you each have shown. But now it's time I traveled on alone." | |||
| Ellsworth | Peggy Ellsworth | Cape Breton Post | 27/08/2009 | Peggy Ellsworth, Dominion On Friday, August 21, 2009, God received a very precious and special angel. Peggy was a daughter of the late Mary Alice Campbell of Dominion. She is survived by her loving husband, Joe; daughters, Jeanne (Reynold) Wall, Dominion, Carrie, at home, Eileen (Joe) Mastandrea, Springhill, Florida and son, Joseph, Glace Bay; by her grandchildren, Catlin, Logan, Braden and Krystin, Jenna, Breana; also by a special “gift from God” her granddaughter, Megan; brother, Joe (Linda MacDonald), Ontario; sisters, Myrna, Sydney, Lovey, Halifax and by “little” Peggy, Ontario; sisters-in-law, Marg, Gert and Melva, all of Dominion, Eileen (Steve), Ont. and brother-in-law, ‘Duck’ (Anne), Dominion; by aunts, uncles, many other relatives and close friends. She will also be missed by her two very special friends, Pauline Hill and Suzie Royal. Peggy was employed at the Metropolitan, Glace Bay; Sears, in Dominion and with Dominion Homemakers before retiring to spend quality time with her valued family. She will be remembered as a super mom, seamstress and homemaker. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Curry’s Funeral Home, Glace Bay. There will be no visitation. The Funeral Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 11 a.m. in St. Eugene’s Church, Rev. Andrew Gillies, officiating. Donations in Peggy’s memory are requested to the CB Cancer Patient Unit; the SPCA or charity of choice. E-mail condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca. |
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| Elman | Murray D. Elman | 09/11/2005 | Carol MacLean | SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. Murray D. Elman, MD, died peacefully on Nov. 4, 2005, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 22, 1934, in Sydney,N.S., to Alec and Annie Elman. As a young man, Murray served with the Canadian Army and later graduated from Dalhousie University to practice medicine. Murray first worked in Halifax, N.S., with his cousins, Dr. Saul and Dr. Leo Green and then moved on to Seattle where he specialized in anesthesia. He finally settled in Santa Barbara in 1968 and joined the Anesthesia Associates Medical Group. While in Santa Barbara he also served with the United States Army as a physician in Vietnam. He had a successful and rewarding medical career and retired in 1995. In his retirement he loved motoring yearly across the continent back to Nova Scotia where he enjoyed reconnecting with his roots. He was a kind and loving man who cared deeply for the people in his life. He told wonderful stories and was a superb sailor. Sincere thanks and deep appreciation to Dr. Tom Ochsner and Dr. Alec Weinstein, who both were there with their superb care which went far beyond their duty, as they tended his soul as much as his body. He precedes his wife, Greti, his children Ali and Keenan, his stepsons, Armand and Ewan, his granddaughter, Bella, his brother, Frank and his family, his sister, Roberta and her family, his aunts, Beth, Chaia and Tilly and his many cousins As we go on without him we draw strength from one of his beliefs: "Life is eternal, Love is immortal, and What we call Deathi Is only a line on the Horizon Beyond which we cannot see" In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Santa Barbara: please designate 'Hospice Program.' In Canada: Any donation to Hadassah Wizo Organization of Canada. | ||||
| Elms | Elsie Mae Elms | 26/10/2005 | Carol MacLean | Elsie Mae Elms 94, REAR MONASTERY, ANTIGONISH COUNTY Went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Lillian Rosetta (Whalen) and Thomas Campbell. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and great greatgrandmother. She was a retired school teacher of 40 years having taught in Upper Big Tracadie and Rear Monastery, since the age of 17. While living in Monastery she was an active member of Tracadie United Baptist Church, holding offices as president of the Ladies Auxiliary and treasurer for over 40 years.She was active in all phases of community development and a leading advocate which led to the construction of the Rear Monastery Community Center. She was the founder and served as secretary and treasurer of the center. She was a participating member of the Black Cultural Center and Black United Front of Nova Scotia. She was the overseer of the Senior Citizens Association in her community and was a volunteer for the Antigonish Town and Country Home Care Association. She was a member and supporter of the Provincial Liberal Association. Among her many accomplishments she achieved honorary awards from the retired Teachers Association of Segregated Schools of Nova Scotia and from the Tracadie United Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary. In addition she also received an outstanding volunteer award for her dedication and service to the Rear Monastery-Tracadie Community by the Sydney-Toronto Association. She also received an award from the Children's Aid Society for her commitment to the Foster Children's Society. She will be deeply missed by her family and fondly remembered by all. She is survived by her six daughters, Alice (Paul) Ponzi, Mary Thompson, both of Toronto, Joan (Francis) Paris, New Glasgow, Lillian (Wiley) Cain, Montague Gold Mines, Carol Ann (Sam) Okpro, Pierrefonds, Que., Angela (Angus) MacKinnon, Port Hawkesbury; a foster daughter, Raine Jones, Dartmouth; five sons, Gerald, at home, Wilfred, Monastery, Joseph Francis (Agnes), Dartmouth, Leslie (Rene), North Grant, Donald (Velma), Monastery; two foster sons, William Jones, Edmonton, Storm Jones, Toronto; 28 grandchildren; many great and great great-grandchildren;several nieces and nephews; and one brother, Joseph (Fannie) Howell, Glace Bay.She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, a son, Kenneth,two brothers, William and Arnold. Her remains are resting at the family home, Rear Monastery. Visitation will beFriday 7-9 p.m. Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral will beSunday 2 p.m. in Tracadie United Baptist Church, Rev. Pauline Coffin officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tracadie UnitedBaptist Church Building Fund or a charity of your choice.Online condolences may be e-mailed to jelms@ns.sympatico.ca. | ||||
| Elmsly | Herbert Clarke Elmsly | Sydney Post Record p 2 | 26/08/1937 | R. Fraser | Friends in Sydney and Baddeck will be sorry to learn of the death of Herbert Clarke Elmsly which occurred at his home in New Toronto August 22nd, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, three sons and one daughter also by three sisters, Mrs F M Sparling, Miss Isabel Elmsly, Sydney, and Mrs F C Loring of Boston. | |||
| Elworthy | M. Ruth Elworthy | Cape Breton Post | 05/05/2010 | M. Ruth Elworthy Born in: Canada Born on: 07/08/1914 Passed away in: Stephenville Crossing, Newfoundland, Canada Passed away on: 02/05/2010 After a long, full and enjoyable life, mom passed away at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre, Stephenville Crossing, May 2, 2010. Ruth was born in Winterton, Nfld., daughter of Florence and Ebenezer Andrews, August 7, 1914. While living 22 years in Sydney, she was an active member of St. John's Church, Mira Road, St. John's Ladies Guild and Alexander Society. Ruth was predeceased by husband, William R.; son, Raymond and daughter, Margaret Jean; three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by sons, Lloyd (Shirley), Stephenville Crossing, Lester (Evelyn), Sydney, Kevin (Phyllis), Ontario, Glen, Ontario; daughters, Verna (Larry), Kentucky, Fran (Steve), Halifax, Gloria (Carl), South Carolina; brother, Robert (Effie), Winterton, Nfld.; 19 grandchildren; as well as great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Russell's Funeral Home, Stephenville. Private family service and burial will be held in Stephenville Crossing, May 5, 2010. Memorials may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Diabetes Association or charity of choice. |
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| EMBERLY | Agnes E. EMBERLY | Chronicle Herald | 28/11/2006 | EMBERLY, Agnes E. EMBERLY, Agnes E. - 85, Timberlea, wife of the late Vincent Emberly, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2006, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, surrounded by her loving family. Born in South Ingonish, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Hines) Donovan. Agnes was Catholic by faith, and her family was very important to her. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her sons, Michael (Wendy), Fall River; Val (Anna), Lower Sackville; daughters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Wilfred Biggs), Oromocto, N.B.; and Cindy Emberly, Lakeside; sister, Judith (Mrs. George Poulain), Halifax; as well as 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and also family members in Cape Breton. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Vincent; sisters, Frances Hurley and Anna Emberley; brother, Ambrose "Bud" Donovan, as well as infant siblings, Janie and William. By request, cremation has taken place under the direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Rd., Spryfield (477-5601). A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 30, at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Timberlea, with Father James Richards as celebrant. Interment will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in memory of Agnes may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia and may be sent on-line to: wfh2005@ns.sympatico.ca FERGUSON, Betty FERGUSON, Betty - 66, Ottawa, Ont., passed away October 28, 2006, at home. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of Marion Nickerson and the late Charles Nickerson. Funeral service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, November 30, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, Rev. James Haughn officiating. Reception to follow in the funeral home. |
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| EMBREE | Mary Catherine EMBREE | Chronicle Herald | 31/08/2006 | EMBREE (Ryan), Mary Catherine EMBREE (Ryan), Mary Catherine - 74, Port Hawkesbury, died Wednesday, August 30, 2006, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Port Hawkesbury, she was a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Jessie (MacIntyre) Ryan. Mary was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Port Hawkesbury. She was an employee of the former Woolworth's/Woolco store, Port Hawkesbury. Surviving are daughters, Patsy (Wayne) Brow, New Glasgow; Paula (David) Burns, Port Hawkesbury; son, Jimmy (Chris), England; sisters, Sarah Dorton, Port Hawkesbury; Anne Laffin, New Glasgow; Elizabeth Ryan, Linacy; grandchildren, Tracy McMullen, Dwain Brow, Tara, Kayla and Kelsie Burns, Michael, Despina and James Embree. She was predeceased by her husband, James; sisters, Pauline McNamara, Margaret MacKinnon; stepsister, Adelia MacDonald; brothers, Daniel R., Ambrose, Stephen, Wilfred, Patrick, Sylvester, Joseph, Anthony, Leo, and Thaddeus. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday with a vigil service at 8:30 p.m. both in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Father Bill Crispo officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia or Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com |
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| Emerson | Roper Emerson | Cape Breton Post | 09/03/2009 | Mr. Emerson Roper, 86, of North Sydney and formerly of Shore Road, Sydney Mines, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 7, 2009. He was the son of the late Hugh P. and Alice (MacLennan) Roper. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and the Royal Canadian Legion Br 008, Sydney Mines. Educated in the Sydney Mines school system he immediately joined the armed forces and served overseas in the Second World War with the 65th Tank Transport Battalion. He was later employed with the federal government’s UI department from where he retired after 35 years service. Emerson was a devoted family man and enjoyed many summers at Lake Ainslie. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jessie (Wilson); his daughters, Ann Ledgerwood, Charlottetown, PEI, Lynn (Kenzie), Sydney; and his son, Ian (Chris) of Halifax. Also surviving are grandchildren, Sean (Michelle) Ledgerwood, Charlottetown, Jennifer Stewart, Surrey, B.C., and Tacha Reed, Halifax; great-grandchildren, Hanna and Fox Emerson Close and Kaitlyn and Emma Ledgerwood; and his sister, Louise of Mississauga, Ont. He was predeceased by his brother, Arthur and his infant great-grandson, Avery Close. A special thank you is extended to Dr. J. Kirkpatrick, VON Palliative Care and staff of Northside At Home Care Service for the exceptional care provided during Emerson’s illness. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church with date and time to be announced. Burial under the direction of Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home will be in Brookside Cemetery. As memorials, donations may be made to a charity of choice. | 07/03/2009 | Sydney Mines | ||
| Engel | Lorraine (LeBlanc) Engel | Cape Breton Post | 25/07/2009 | Lorraine Engel (nee LeBlanc) Born at Reserve Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada Lorraine Engel, age 74 of Reserve Mines, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Reserve Mines, she was the daughter of the late David and Mary (Chaisson) LeBlanc. Lorraine was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Reserve Mines. Lorraine loved her family, bingo, going for dinner and taking long drives with her daughter Donna, who was also her best friend. She is survived by sons, Joey (Debbie) Tucker, Florida, Ritchie (Kelly) Tucker, Indiana; daughters, Pennie (John) Powell, Kentucky, Donna Engel (Gary), Gardiner Mines as well as six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Lorraine is survived by brothers, Leo (Doris) LeBlanc, Reserve Mines, Donnie LeBlanc, Boston; sisters, Noreen Campbell, Toronto, Judy Swartzack, Reserve Mines; several nieces; nephews and her special friend, Martha Couch. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband, David Engel on October 15, 1984; sister, Ethel; brother, Ernest LeBlanc and grandson Timothy Marx. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home in Glace Bay. A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, Reserve Mines with Fr. Andrew Gillies officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Reception to follow in the parish hall, directly below the church. Donations in Lorraine’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice or the Canadian Red Cross. On line condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca We love you Ma This much ….. |
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| England | Isabel Julia England | THE CHRONICLE-HERALD | 02/03/2004 | George Rose | ENGLAND, Isabel Julia - 81. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Isabel Julia England of St. Peter's, March 1, 2004. Born in Black River, Dundee, she was a daughter of the late John Allen and Ella Mae (MacLean) Smith. Surviving are sons, Donald John MacDonald, Seaview; Joseph W. England, Quebec; daughters, Edna (MacDonald) Casey, River Bourgeois; Irene (MacDonald) Hurshman, Spryfield; Martena M. England, St. Peter's; sister, Dorothy M. Smith, Red Deer, Alta.; brother, Richard Alexander Smith, Port Hastings; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Hugh Allen MacDonald (Crandall Road, Inverness Co.), and her second husband, Joseph "Joe" Henry England (St. Peter's); sisters, Christina MacKinnon (Port Hawkesbury), and Florence MacRae (Dundee); brothers, Charlie and William Smith (Dundee), and Roy in infancy; son-in-law, Jack Hurshman. She worked for Harvey MacKenzie for many years. Isabel loved to knit and crochet and embroidery. She took great pleasure in helping others in any way she could. Her grandchildren meant the world to her and also her great-grandchildren. Isabel always had a good sense of humour and was a very kind and gentle woman. She was a former member of the C.W.L. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Wednesday in Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial in St. Peter's Parish Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to St. Peter's Parish Cemetery Fund or St. Peter's Food Bank. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. | |||
| Englert | Madison Englert and Morgan Englert | Madison Englert and Morgan Englert Alpine, Tex. Madison Englert, age 6, and Morgan Englert, age 3, of Alpine, Tex., died Dec, 27, 1998, in Edmonton, as a result of a car accident. They are survived by their parents, Thomas and Leeanne (MacMullin) Englert; their maternal grandparents, Leo and Rosemary (MacDougall) MacMullin, Peace River, Alta., formerly of Sydney Mines, their paternal grandparents, Ralph and Nelda Englert, San Angelo, Tex., their great-grandmothers, Marjorie MacMullin, Sydney Mines and Christena MacDougall, Edmonton. Also surviving are several aunts and uncles and grandaunts and granduncles. The funeral will take place in San Angelo, Tex. Forever loved and forever missed. God's Masterpieces. | 27/12/1998 | |||||
| Enwood | Bessie Ellen Enwood | Cape Breton Post | 18/08/2005 | Carol MacLeanl | Bessie Ellen Enwood, 95 a resident of the Cove Guest Home, formerly of Mercer Street, Whitney Pier, passed away at ,the Cove on Tuesday,August 16, 2005. Born in Isle Aux Morte, Nfld., she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Organ) Huelin. Bessie was a member of St. Alban's Anglican Church, Whitney Pier. She was a past member of St. Alban's Ladies Auxiliary, Pier Pensioner's Club and Club 55. Surviving are her son, Wayne, St. Augustine, Quebec and granddaughters, Jasmine and Joyda. Bessie was predeceased by her husband, Morgan in 1968 and brothers, Bill and George. Visitation will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will take place at St. Alban's Anglican Church on Saturday, 11 a.m. with Rev. Brenda Drake-MacDonald officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. the family at sydmemchapel@ns.sympatico.ca | |||
| Epifano | Louis Epifano | Cape Breton Post | 13/08/2009 | Louis Epifano, Glace Bay Born at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada Louis Epifano, 88, of East James Street, Whitney Pier, passed away Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, at Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Dominic and Carmella (Antonello) Epifano. Louis was a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128, Whitney Pier. He was retired from Sydney Steel where he worked in the general yard. He was also a member of Holy Redeemer parish. Surviving are his sons, Louis ‘Lou’ (Sharon), Point Edward, and Dominic (Lisa), Halifax; sister, Florie, Hamilton, Ont.; brother, Tony (Vera), Sydney; grandsons, Christopher and Benjamin; sisters-in-law, Dora Epifano and Eleanor Epifano. Louis was predeceased by his wife, Matilda ‘Tillie’ (Pino) in March 2009, sisters, Mary, Margie and Lucy, brothers, Joe and Nick, brother-in-law, William Fernandes. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Redeemer Church, Saturday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Holy Redeemer Church Building Fund or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. |
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| Epifano | Matilda 'Tillie' D Epifano | Cape Breton Post | 03/03/2009 | Matilda Devina ‘Tillie’ Epifano, 73, of East James Street, Sydney, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary (Camus) Pino. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Louie; sons, Louie Jr. (Sharon), Edwardsville and Dominic (Lisa), Halifax; grandchildren, Christopher and Benjamin; brothers, Anthony, Sydney and Harvey, Cheticamp; sisters, Frances (the late Tony) Baryluk, Sydney, Margaret (Micheal) Parks, Scotch Lake, Rosina (Pete) Bertolo, Hamilton, Germaine (the late Frank) Jacobs, Sydney, Virginia (George) Pike, Sydney, Cecilia (Roy) Hamlett, New Jersey, Lidia and Hilda, Cheticamp; numerous nieces and nephews. Tillie was predeceased by her sisters, Rita and Adeline; brothers, Americo, Mario, John, Joseph and Rudy. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel today (Tuesday) 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Redeemer Church on Thursday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Holy Redeemer Building Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchape@ns.sympatico.ca | 01/03/2009 | Sydney | ||
| Epton | Jean Epton | Cape Breton Post | 06/01/2005 | Carol MacLean | JEAN (FILEK) EPTON - Ottawa, Ontario - Suddenly in Ottawa, Monday January 3, 2005 Jean Epton, age 72. Loving mother of Bruce Epton (Yvette), Bernadette (Jay) Schneider, Anne Marie Epton, and Sandra (Tim) Soroka. Cherished Nanny to Paula, Mitchell (Stephanie), Brett, Genna, Hannah and great-grandmother of three. Daughter of the late Fred and Vilolette Filek. Diear sister of Joan (Randy) Swift and Burney (Bart) Oliver. Predeceased by brothers Buddy and Frankie Filek. Jean will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, family and firends. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation appreciated. Kelly Funeral Homes - 613-235-6712. | |||
| Erian | Dr. Samir Awad Erian | The C.B.Post | 11/06/2004 | Maureen McNeil | Erian, Dr. Samir Awad, New Waterford passed away suddenly in Halifax Tuesday June 8, 2004 after a brief illness. Born in Egypt, Dr. Erian obtained his degree in Medicine from Cairo University in 1971. Following internship, he served four years as a physician in the Egyptian Army, then as a surgical registrar (resident) for three years. He moved to Kuwait in 1980 and served in several capacities until 1999 when he and his family moved to Canada. Dr. Erian set up practice in New Waterford in 2003 where he served his patients with care and dedication. He was a valued member of the medical staff and his contribuation to the medical care of the community was deeply appreciated and will be greatly missed. He was a member of the Coptic Church of the Virgin Mary and St. Athanasius, Mississauga. Dr. Erian is survived by his wife, Nadia; son Mina and daughter Sara; as well as his brother, His Grace Bishop Pisanty, Bishop of Helwan (Egypt). The funeral will be held in the Coptic Cathedral, Cairo, Egypt, arrangements are incomplete. Condolences may be sent to any member of the New Waterford Medical staff and will be forwarded to his family. | |||
| Eskey | Phyllis Eskey | GLACE BAY COASTAL COURIER | 01/08/1979 | Carol MacLean | Mrs. Phyllis Eskey - July 11, 1979, Mrs. Phyllis Eskey, nee Gledhill, of Sommerville, Mass. Native of England. Survived by husband, Michael Eskey, two sisters, three brothers. Services in Glace Bay. | |||
| ESTWICK | Marilyn Cecile ESTWICK | Marilyn Cecile ESTWICK, - 43, 33 Jessome St., Glace Bay, passed away February 26 2000, in Glace Bay Healthcare Complex. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of Margaret (Brewster) and the late Joseph Estwick. She was a member of St. Leo's Parish and was employed with the Sobey's grocery chain for the past 25 years and at the time of her death, she was employed with the Sobey's store on Prince Street in Sydney. She served on the board of directors of Brass Tacks and at one time served as treasurer. Surviving are sisters, Julia, Barbara, Margaret, Mrs. Joan Brown, Glace Bay; brother, Joseph, Glace Bay; Walter, British Columbia; a number of nieces and nephews and a goddaughter. She was predeceased by sister, Mary. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Curry Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Leo's Church, Rev. Paul McGillvray officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. | 26/02/2000 | Born in Glace Bay | ||||
| Etheridge | Minnie Etheridge | GLACE BAY COASTAL COURIER | 30/07/1986 | Carol MacLean | - Glace Bay. Mrs. Minnie Catherine Etheridge, 5 Park Street, died Monday, July 21, 1986, at the Glace Bay Community Hospital. Born in Reserve Mines she was the daughter of the late ANgus and Katie Belle (MacDonald) Steele. She was a member of St. Anne Parish. Survivors include two daughters Lorraine (Mrs. William Jacques) of Mira Gut and Shirley (Mrs. Sheldon MacNeil) of Glace Bay, two sons Emilio and Gary of Glace Bay, a brother John of BC, a sister Sister Mary Steele of the religious community Sisters of Charity, Glace Bay, 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Her husband John predeceased her as well as a son Kevin, in infancy and a brother Allan and a sister Jennie. The body rested aat the V.J. McGillivary Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street. The funeral mass was said Thursday aat 10 a.m. at St Anne Church with interment in the parish cemetery. | |||
| Etheridge | Wilfred 'June' Etheridge | Cape Breton Post | 27/10/2009 | Wiliam 'June' Etheridge, Margaree Forks Born in 08/02/1926 at North East Margaree , Nova Scotia , Canada Wilfred ‘June’ Etheridge of Margaree Forks passed away Oct. 24, 2009, at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care Residence in Sydney, N.S. Born in North East Margaree on Feb. 8, 1926, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Minnie (Munroe) Etheridge. June always enjoyed spending time outdoors. He worked in the forestry industry for most of his working life. When not at work in the woods he could usually be found either fishing or hunting or walking in the woods. Having been born and raised on a farm he also had a desire for farming, usually keeping some livestock and a thriving vegetable garden at his home in Margaree Forks. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family; spending evenings playing cards, telling stories and enjoying the company and entertainment of his grandchildren. After his retirement he was able to pursue his passions of salmon fishing and deer hunting, which he did with great enjoyment for many years. June is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy (MacDonald); daughter, Linda (Allan Andrews), Sydney River; son, Rick (Gail), Howie Centre; grandchildren, Amanda and Krista (Andrews) and Brooklyn, Sheridee and Neva (Etheridge); brothers, Fraser and Russell, both of Margaree Forks; and sister, Joyce (Don Crowell), Halifax. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Donald and sisters, Olga, Bess and Georgie. Visitation for June will take place Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home in Margaree Valley. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Wilson United Church, Margaree Centre, with Rev. Karen Lynch officiating. Burial will follow at the Methodist Cemetery, North East Margaree. Donations in June’s memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Alzheimer Society or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the Sunset Funeral Co-operative, Margaree Valley. Online condolences can be sent to the Etheridge family at sfuneralcoop@ns.aliantzinc.ca. |
24/10/2009 | North East Margaree Feb. 8, 1926 | ||
| Ethridge | George D. Ethridge | The Lowell Sun, Lowell, MA., : | 11/02/1949 | Shirley Rathbun | George D. Ethridge, a former resident of Lowell for 33 years, but for the past six months having made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Gilbert H. Perham at 76 Westford Street, Chelmsford, died yesterday at the Lowell General Hospital after a brief illness, aged 72 years. He was widely known locally, especially in Pawtucketville, having formerly resided at 46 West Meadow Road. He was born in Margaree, Nova Scotia, Canada, the son of the late William and Eliza Ann (Ingraham) Ethridge, but came to this country as a young man. In 1899 he married the former Margaret A. Tattersall, who died last July. Besides Mrs. Perham, Mr. Ethridge is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Robert W. Bryan of Lowell; a son, Robert E. Ethridge of Billerica; a grandson, Donald H. Perham of Chelmsford; two brothers, Herbert W. Ethridge of Concord, N. H., and Ambrose C. Ethridge of Chichester, N. H.; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Ethridge was an attendant of the Pawtucket Congregational Church and a member of the Men's club of that parish. | |||
| Evanitski | Mary 'Betty' E Evanitski | Cape Breton Post | 21/04/2009 | Passed away peacefully April 17, 2009, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, Mary Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Evanitski, R.N., of RR4 Aylmer, Ont., at the age of 70 years. Born March 22, 1939 in Sydney Mines, N.S., daughter of the late Eugene ‘Hap’ Sullivan and the late former Mary Shinners. Betty was a resident of the Municipality of Bayham since 1966 and was a former dedicated registered nurse (R.N.) at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital for over 30 years, retiring in 1997. Loving wife and best friend of 46 years of Terrence Evanitski. Proud and loving mother of Clifford (Carol) Evanitski, of RR4 Alymer and Stephen (Suzanne) Evanitski of Keswick. Very proud grandma of Phillip, Emily, Lexie, Ryann, Ethan and Lauren. Loved sister of Frank (Dorothy) Sullivan, Bert (Carol) Sullivan, Keith (Debbie) Sullivan, all of Nova Scotia. Also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by an infant brother, Anthony and an infant sister, Colleen. Friends, neighbours and relatives were received by the Evanitski family Monday, April 20, 2009 at the Verhoeve Funeral Home, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg (519-842-4238). Parish prayers were Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate the life of Betty to be said today (Tuesday) at 10 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 51 Venison St. W., Tillsonburg by Rev. Father Maurice Charbonneau. Interment Best Cemetery, RR4 Aylmer. Memorial donations in Betty’s memory are payable by cheque only to the Tillsonburg Dialysis Unit or the Backus Memorial Forest and can be arranged through the Verhoeve Funeral Home, Tillsonburg. | 17/04/2009 | 22/03/1939 at Sydney Mines | ||
| Evans | Berkley G. Evans | GLACE BAY COASTAL COURIER | 30/05/1979 | Carol MacLean | Berkley G. Evans - Sydney. May 17th, 1979, Berkley G. Evans, 63, of 11 Ritchie Street, Sydney, in City Hospital. Native of English Harbour West, Newfoundland. Survived by wife, nee Eva Vatcher, four daughters, three sons, 13 grandchildren, two sisters. Services in Sydney. | |||
| Evans | Charles 'Smilie' Evans | Cape Breton Post | 14/04/2004 | Maureen McNeil | Charles 'Smilie' Evans, 88, a resident of Peppett Street and formerly of Ingraham Street, North Sydney, passed away Monday, April 12, 2004, at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Belloram, Nfld., he was a son of the late Wilson and Sarah (Kearley) Evans. Charlie was employed as a stevedore with CN Marine in North Sydney, until his retirement. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Merchant Marine. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney, the Married Couples Association and the North Sydney Senior Citizens and Pensioners Club. In earlier years, Charlie was a member of the Loyal Orange Lodge, Fulton Chapter, and enjoyed playing cards, darts and picking berries. He is survived by his wife, Melida (Green) Evans; daughter, Liz, at home; sons, Martin (Norma), Clarence, both of Sydney, Levi (Jackie), Georges River; sisters, Maggie, Toronto, Hazel, Priscilla (Charlie) Harris, both of Halifax; grandsons, Levi Jr., Jimmy, Jamie; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Lexi. Also greatly missed by caregiver, Veronica Fraser and her daughter, Holly. He was predeceased by sisters, Charlotte and Frances, brother, Alan and grandson, David. There will be no visitation by request. Funeral service will be held Thursday, 3 p.m. from St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney, with Archdeacon Reg MacDonald officiating. Burial at a later date in Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Anglican Church. Arrangements entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. | |||
| Evans | Dorothy Dubbin (Powell) Evans | Cape Breton Post | 15/04/2010 | Dorothy Evans Born in: Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 14/04/2010 Dorothy Dubbin Evans, Cabot House, Sydney, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Whitney Pier, she was the daughter of the late John Charles and Mary Emma (Rockwood) Powell. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, James and only brother, John Richard. Dorothy is survived by sisters, Jean Walsh, Big Ridge and Noreen Jackson, Coxheath, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. In respect of Dorothy's wishes, there will be no visitation or memorial service. Donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to St. Alban's Anglican Church, Whitney Pier or a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca |
14/04/2010 | Whitney Pier | ||
| Evans | Evelyn Muriel Evans | Cape Breton Post | 08/03/2008 | Evelyn Muriel Evans Sept. 1, 1915- March 6, 2008 - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mom, Evelyn Evans, early on the morning of March 6, 2008, at the Northside Community Guest Home. She was the daughter of the late George and Bessie (Graham) Mouland. Mom was a devoted mother and grandmother. Many are the memories of the summers we spent at Mira Gut and Groves Point. Evelyn was, until three years ago a lifelong resident of Huron Avenue, Sydney Mines. She was a member of the Clyde Avenue United Baptist Church and participated in the church family as a Sunday school teacher, member of the WMS and Ladies Guild for many years. She will be greatly missed by her children, Daryl and Margie Evans and boys Gregory and Byron, and Ellen and Freman Johnston and their children, Tanya, Shawn and Natasha (Mike) Dewald and great-grandsons, Kaden Johnston and Seth Dewald. She is also survived by her brother, Harold (Ann) Mouland, Barrie, Ont.; and brothers-in-law, Jack, North Sydney, Terry, Halifax, and Fred Evans. She will be missed by her many friends and relatives. Evelyn was predeceased by her her husband and companion of 50 years, Jim, stepmother, Dora (Bartlett) Mouland, sisters, Matilda Hilliard, Frances MacInnis, Maude Strickland, and infant sister, Bessie Eleanor, brothers, Edward, Ellis, George and infant Haber Joseph Mouland. At this time we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr. Mary Hutchinson and the staff of the Munroe Unit at the Northside Guest Home for their tender care and concern towards mom, especially over the past week. Visitation for the late Mrs. Evans will be held in the Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sunday, March 9 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be celebrated Monday at 2 p.m. in the Clyde Avenue United Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Frank Guinta officiating. Spring burial will be in Brookside Cemetery. As memorials, donations may be made to the Clyde Avenue United Baptist Church or a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family at | 06/03/2008 | |||
| EVANS | James Edward EVANS | Chronicle Herald | 09/09/2006 | EVANS, James Edward EVANS, James Edward - 70, Whitney Pier, died September 6, 2006. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Lemuel and Blanche (MacLaine) Evans. Surviving are wife, Ruth (Bonavisky); daughter, Lynn Marenick; sons, James Jr. (Patsy Reid), Paul (Wanda Farrell); grandchildren, James, Jordan, Brett, Brydon, Brianne; brothers, Leo (Carol Nixon), Paul (Ann O'Neill), Robert (Teresa Gosse); many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Aileen MacDonald, Thelma White-Murphy, Joan Marie; brothers, Lemuel Jr., Alfred, Bruce. Memorial service 11 a.m. today in Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier. On-line condolences: www.chantfuneralhome.com |
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| Evans | Lena Evans | Cape Breton Post | 15/04/2010 | Lena Evans Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away in: Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 13/04/2010 It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Lena Evans, on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at the Northside Community Guest Home. Born in Sydney, Lena was the daughter of Doreen (Williams) Reid and adopted daughter of Daniel and Christie (MacLeod) MacAulay. Lena was a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney. A devoted and loving wife, mother and Nannie, she took great pride in her home and family. Family was the centre of everything important to her and whether it was cooking, sewing, quilting or the many crafts she created, it was all done with family in mind. Mom enjoyed the outdoors and to be in Margaree Valley with family at their cabin, meant the world to her. She loved to spend time gardening, camping and trout fishing with Lew at her side. Mom was a wonderful, caring, generous woman who loved to laugh. With her great sense of humour she lead us to see and appreciate the good things around us. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her children, Brent (June) Evans, Mill Creek, Phillip Evans, Halifax, Patricia 'Patsy' Evans, Georges River, Beth Evans (Denise), Yarmouth, Vivian (Colin) Ross, Margaree Valley, Harvey (Kathy) Evans, North Sydney; her nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; her special brother, Murray (Paula) MacQuarrie, Shediac, N.B.; stepbrothers Neil (Margie) Reid, Cecil Reid, Lloyd (Frances) Reid, all of Sydney; stepsisters, Evelyn Carver, Sydney, Irene (Lorne) MacLellan, Sydney Mines, Marjorie (Roger) MacQueen, Sydney, Velma (Richard) Wace, Ontario; and many nieces and nephews. Lena was predeceased by her husband, Lew Evans in January of this year, her son, David Evans and stepbrother, Wilfred Reid. Visitation for Lena will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service to be held at 2 p.m., Saturday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the Northside Community Guest Home or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. |
13/04/2010 | Sydney | ||
| Evans | Llewellyn 'Lew' Evans | Cape Breton Post | 28/01/2010 | Llewellyn 'Lew' Evans, North Sydney Born at North Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Llewellyn ‘Lew’ Evans, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney, Lew was the son of the late John A. and Martha (Mullins) Evans. He was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the Merchant Marines. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 19, North Sydney. Lew was a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney. He was employed as a stevedore with CN Marine and later Marine Atlantic until his retirement in 1987, and was a member of the International Longshoreman’s Association. A community minded person, Lew was president of the North Sydney Wildlife Association for 35 years, and a longtime member of the Margaree Fishing Association and a member of the Margaree Senior Citizens Club. He was well known for teaching classes in fly-tying and was also a hunter safety instructor. In his early years he was involved with Scout Canada as a scout leader. Lew also enjoyed training horses and was an avid sportsman, hunter and angler. His greatest enjoyment was the time he spent salmon fishing on the Margaree River, where he spent 20 years after his retirement. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Lena (MacAulay) Evans; his children, Brent (June) Evans, Mill Creek, Phillip Evans, Halifax, Patricia ‘Patsy’ Evans, Georges River, Beth Evans (Denise), Yarmouth, Vivian (Colin) Ross, Margaree, Harvey (Kathy) Evans, North Sydney; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Berkley (Mildred) Evans, North Sydney; one sister, Mildred Charron, Ontario. He was predeceased by his son, David and brothers, Leo, Albert and George and sisters, Freda, Vivian and Olive. Visitation for Lew will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser officiating. Burial to take place in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. |
26/01/2010 | North Sydney | ||
| Evans | Mildred (Knott) Evans | Cape Breton Post | 05/04/2010 | Mildred Evans Born in: Channel, Newfoundland, Canada Passed away in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed away on: 03/04/2010 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear wife, Mother, Grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Mildred Evans. Mildred passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010, at the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney, following a brief battle with cancer. Born in Channel, Nfld., she was a daughter of the late George and Irene (Brazill) Knott. Mildred was a lifelong member of the Conservative Party, and was a well known figure in politics in Nova Scotia. She worked for several years as an executive assistant to MLA Brian Young in his C.B. North office. Mildred was also active in her community serving as a board member of the C.B. District Health Authority, and the Northside Community Guest Home; she was a member of the North Sydney Historical Society, and a devoted member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney. Mildred is survived by her loving husband, Berkley; two sons, Bruce (Donna) of Halifax; Keith (Nancy) of Edmonton; three grandchildren, Nicole, Andrew and Benjamin; two sisters, Flora Nœl of St. John's, Nfld. and Norma Keeping, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, also by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother Roland. Visitation for Mildred will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 3 p.m., at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser and Rev. Carl Fraser officiating. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Northside Community Guest Home or the Cape Breton Cancer Centre. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com |
03/04/2010 | Channel, Newfoundland | ||
| Evans | Terry Gerald Evans | Cape Breton Post | 16/01/2010 | Terry Evans, North Sydney Born at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the sudden passing of Terry Gerald Evans, age 50, on Thursday, January 14, 2010. An incredible husband, father, son, brother, coach, teacher and friend. Born in Sydney, Terry was the son the of late Gerald and Dorcas Evans. He was a dedicated member of the Canadian Coast Guard for 27 years, serving as a deck hand, cadet instructor and Rescue Specialist. Terry will forever be remembered as a man who took the greatest pleasure from even life’s simplest moments. From Saturday morning breakfasts with his girls and BBQ’s with the in-laws, to Sundays watching the Patriots with Gerry, and coaching his daughters basketball and soccer teams; Terry proudly considered himself rich beyond measure as a family man. Terry is survived by his soul-mate, Gerry (Toomey) and daughters, MacKenzie and Cameryn; his mother, Sandra MacDonald and step-father, Vince MacDonald, Massachusetts; his siblings, Vinnie MacDonald, Kim MacDonald, Wendy MacDonald-Bickford, Wayne MacDonald, Keith MacDonald and Judy MacDonald-Sayward, all of Massachusetts; his sisters, Lorraine Connelly and Bessy MacLeod of North Sydney. Terry will also be sadly missed by Gerald and Helen Toomey, Tanya (Bill) Long, and Niki (Matt) Toomey-MacDougall; his in-laws who thought of him as nothing less than their own son and brother. Visitation for Terry will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church, North Sydney with Rev Jim Attwood officiating. Burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. |
14/01/2010 | Sydney | ||
| Evasuk | Anastasia 'Stasia' Evasuk | Cape Breton Post | 30/05/2009 | Anastasia 'Stasia' Evasuk, BrantfordBorn in 11/06/1924 at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , CanadaIt is with profound sadness and loving memory that her family announces the passing of Anastasia ‘Stasia’ Evasuk on May 28, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre, Brantford, Ont.Stasia was born and grew up a “coal miner’s daughter” in Glace Bay, the eldest child of the late John and Annie (Makahon) Evasuk. She will always be remembered by her family, friends and journalistic colleagues for her always-positive love of life and her unique presence that could captivate and intrigue people from all walks of life.Upon graduation from high school, Stasia worked for the Glace Bay Gazette in the 1940s as a cub reporter covering local town and coal miner’s union matters. She then moved on to Toronto, where she found her real calling in life - writing about people and fashion. Stasia landed a job with the Toronto Telegram as a fashion reporter. After five years at the old Tely she moved to the west coast of Canada and worked as a journalist and reporter for the Vancouver Sun for several years.Returning to Toronto in the early 1960s she re-joined the Toronto Telegram as a fashion writer. Just prior to the Toronto Telegram’s closing, Stasia left the Telegram to join the Toronto Star as a writer in the fashion section where she remained until the mid eighties. With time Stasia moved gracefully from her globetrotting, fashion writing career to the Star’s seniors’ column “The Age of Reason”. Finally, in May 1991 she put down her typewriter for good after almost 50 years in fashion writing and journalism to officially retire from the Toronto Star.Stasia is survived by her sister, Helen (Zsolt) Molnar, Brantford, Ont. and brother, Bill (Francie) Evasuk of Glace Bay.Stasia was predeceased by her younger brother, George (Carmie) Evasuk of Glace Bay.Stasia has a number of nieces and nephews who she touched and who will miss her treasured personality and glamorous life-style.Stasia had many suitors over the years but never married or had children.A Celebration of Stasia’s Life will be held this coming August at St. Anne’s church in Glace Bay when all her family is “down home”, back on the Mira.No flowers or donations for Stasia. Just love life, family and always treat people well - as did Stasia. | 28/05/2009 | |||
| Evasuk-MacDonald | Darlene Evasuk-MacDonald | Cape Breton Post | 29/05/2008 | Darlene Evasuk-MacDonald LPN 1952-2008 Glace Bay - We, the family of Darlene Evasuk-MacDonald, regretfully announce her peaceful and untimely passing on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Glace Bay, Dec. 7, 1952, Darlene attended Cape Breton Regional Vocational School. Upon graduation from nursing, Darlene worked at the IWK in Halifax; and upon returning to Cape Breton, she worked at the Cape Breton Hospital/Braemore Home for 25 years, until her early retirement due to illness. A daughter of William and Frances Evasuk, she is also survived by her loving husband and devoted caregiver, Leonard 'Len'; daughter, Jennifer, Halifax; and son, Jordan, at home; two grandchildren, Ethan and Stephen Curran; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, John. Darlene enjoyed spending her free time with her cats, Sassy 'Trevor' and Sammy; she enjoyed gardening and painting and when summertime arose, spending summers with family and friends around a campfire on Trout Brook Road 'out on the Mira.' Visitation today (Thursday, May 29, 2008) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Friday, May 30, 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church, Rev. Leo Boone officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations in Darlene's memory are suggested to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice. | 27/05/2008 | Born in Glace Bay, Dec. 7, 1952 | ||
| Eveleigh | Albert Freeman Eveleigh | 01/11/2005 | Carol MacLean | Albert Freeman Eveleigh 1912-2005 GLACE BAY It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a wonderful man, Albert Freeman Eveleigh at the age of 92. Albert passed away Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Albert was born in Sydney Mines, and then moved to Glace Bay. He was the son of the late John and Josephine (Munster) Eveleigh. Albert served his country for five years overseas during the Second World War with the Cape Breton Highlanders as a medic. His journey was from Italy to the Liberation of Holland. After the war he worked with the Dominion Coal Company until 1947, then moved to British Columbia where he lived for 42 years while working in the pulp mills. He was a member of John Bernard Croak Legion, Branch 3. Albert returned to Glace Bay in 1989 and resided with his special nephew, John, before he became a resident of Taigh Na Mara for the last three years. Although he was 92 years of age at the time of his death, he was remarkably young at heart. Albert will be sadly missed by his daughter, Dorothy (John) Basarba, Oliver, B.C.; three grandchildren, Sheila, B.C., Marilyn, Alberta, Blenis, Ontario, and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his nephew, John (Linda), Black Brook, and a greatuncle to Jonathan and Jillian; sister, Dorothy Campbell, Glace Bay; brother, Eric, Ontario; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Lena (Christoff) and second wife, Margaret (Evans), sister, Loretta (MacPherson), brothers, George, Gordon, Garfield 'Mick' and Lester. There will be no visitation for Mr.Eveleigh. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.Thursday,Nov. 3, 2005, at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay. The Rev. Stacey Renouf will be officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. | ||||
| Evely | George Kenneth Evely 'Ringo' | Cape Breton Post | 20/05/2008 | George Kenneth Evely 'Ringo' 62, Glace Bay - It is with deepest sadness that we have to say goodbye to a wonderful man who had many names: husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and his favorite name 'Poppy.' Kenny passed away peacefully Friday, May 16, 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex after his courageous battle with cancer. Born in Glace Bay, Feb. 11, 1946, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Morgan) Evely. Kenny was a member of the Radio Club and Hub Club. Kenny worked for Devco for 31 years as a mechanic and invented the Evely Reel to make his co-workers lives easier. He was a good friend to all who knew him and he loved spending time with them at the 'office'. He was especially talented with anything his hands touched. He had a love of animals, hunting, fishing, music and would never say no to an adventure. Kenny was predeceased by his first wife, Jacqueline (Jackie); and is survived by his sons, Philip (Doreen), Kyle (Allison). He will be sadly missed by his wife June Marie; her daughters, Junie (Johnny) White, Ann (Dennis) Doucette; his brothers, Brian (Glenda), Blaise, Thomas (Mary), all of Glace Bay; sisters, Brenda (Benny) MacKenzie, New Waterford, Joyce, Glace Bay; Kenny was happiest when surrounded by his grandchildren, Jacqueline, Kiera, Dylon, Robyn, Kennedy, Jaden and Brady. He was predeceased by his sister, Rachael 'Cordella' McNeil and a child in infancy. At Kenny's request, cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. There will be a funeral service Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Salvation Army Church, Glace Bay, with Captains Kristian and Lesley Simms officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Special thanks to Dr. Gallivan, secretary Jenny Lock, all VON, especially Kenny's angels, Debbie Boutilier and Stacy Bloise. Online condolences may be sent to the Evely family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. | 16/05/2008 | Born in Glace Bay, Feb. 11, 1946 | ||
| Everill | Pearl Mary (Fraser) Everill | Sydney Post Record p 3 | 08/03/1940 | R. Fraser | Friends throughout the city will be shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Mrs James Everill, nee Pearl Mary Fraser, which occurred in City Hospital at 5:30 o’clock last evening. A native of Prince Edward Island and resident in Sydney for the past twenty five years. Mrs Everill was well known and highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends. A member of St Andrews United church and a teacher in the Sunday School there, and an earnest and faithful member of the L.T.B.A. Lodge (Loyal True Blue Association), where she held important office, the late Mrs Everill will be greatly missed by her many sorrowing friends. She is survived by her husband, one son, Willard, her mother, one sister, Mrs James Cotterill, nee Jennie Fraser, residing in England; two brothers, Willard and Elliot Fraser, both of Sydney. Funeral arrangements are not yet complete, though service will probably be held on Sunday afternoon at the family home, 275 Whitney Avenue, interment in Hardwood Hill cemetery. | |||
| Evong | Finley F. Evong | THE CHRONICLE-HERALD | 04/09/2002 | George Rose | EVONG, Finley F. - 84, Rockdale, Richmond Co., Cape Breton, passed away September 2, 2002, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. He was born in L'Ardoise, son of the late Edward and Catherine (Lannon) Evong. He worked in Halifax as a longshoreman for 51 years and retired at 65. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Melinda Margaret (Sampson); daughter, Diane Sharon Conrad; son-in-law, Hans Granberg; grandsons, Derek Graham Conrad and Scott Bradley Evong; brothers, Martin, Thomas, Murdock, James and Francis; sisters, Nellie and Anna. He is survived by brother, William "Bill" Evong; daughters, Dawn (Bill) MacDougall, Barb Granberg, Calgary; Gloria (Karsten Roren) Martell, Halifax; Marlene (Bernie) Shea, Lower Sackville; sons, Wayne (Mary), Gerard, Bernie (Jean), Finley (Alice), Lower Sackville; Allan (Sybil), Porters Lake; stepsons, Francis (Cecile) Longaphy and Leo Longaphy, Lower Sackville; 30 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, mass 10 a.m. Thursday, September 5, both in Holy Guardian Angel Parish, L'Ardoise. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Reception to follow in L'Ardoise Community Centre. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Services. | |||
| Evong | William J. "Bill" Evong | 11/02/2003 | George Rose | EVONG, William J. "Bill" - 90, Rockdale, Richmond Co., Cape Breton, passed away February 11, 2003, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. He was born in West L'Ardoise. He was a son of the late Jim Evong and Catherine (Lannon). He is survived by his wife, Jonie (Briand) Evong; children, Monica, Dartmouth; James (Linda), Halifax; Elaine Faulkner, Dartmouth; Ronnie, Dartmouth; Sharon Kelly (Denis), Halifax; Jean (Mike Kruger), Port Hawkesbury; Joan (Pat Garagan), Halifax; grandchildren, Rachel, Donna, Donnie, Sheri, Billy, Renee, Darrick, Shane, Amanda, Kristen; great-grandchildren, Heather, Amber, Caitlin and Brandon. He was predeceased by brothers, Murdock, Patrick, Thomas, Martin, James, Francis and Finley; sisters, Nellie and Anna. Special thanks to the Richmond Villa Staff, St. Peter's, and the medical staff at Strait Richmond and Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their help and comfort to the family. He was the last surviving member of his family and will be sadly missed by all family members and friends. Tentative arrangements are made for visitation to be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in Holy Guardian Angel Parish Funeral Home, L'Ardoise on Thursday, February 13. Funeral to be held 10 a.m. Friday, February 14, in The Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Richmond Villa, St. Peter's or a charity of your choice. |
