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From: (Carol MacLean)
Subject: Cape Breton Deaths June 06, 2006 Tuesday (date correction)
Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 21:21:10 -0700


Cape Breton Deaths June 06, 2006 Tuesday

Murdock Bernard MacDougall 70, SYDNEY MINES It is with great sadness that we
announce the sudden passing of our father, Murdock MacDougall, 64 Guy St.,
Sydney Mines, who died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on
Monday, June 5, 2006, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in
Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Boyle) and Murdock
MacDougall. He was a member of Immaculate Conception parish, SydneyMines,
Santa Maria Council No. 2024 Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, Sydney Mines.
He was employed with Nova Scotia Power for over 30 years and a member of
the Cape Breton Fiddlers Association. He is survived by two daughters,
Kimberly MacDougall, at home, Elizabeth (Darryl) Boudreau, Sydney Mines;
five sons, Murdock Jr. (Mary Jane), Sydney Mines, Bobby, Sydney Mines,
Stuart (Lori), Lower Sackville, Sandy, Calgary, and Robin, at home; three
sisters, Jessie Hall, Bessie Sutherland, Sydney Mines, Maureen (Pat)
Dolmont, Truro; one brother, Blair (Patti), Halifax; sisters-inlaw,
Patricia (Danny) Dunlop, Donna Marinelli,Howie Centre, Lois Marinelli,
Sydney; brothers-in-law, Donald Puddicombe, Sydney, David MacIntyre, South
Side Boularderie; nine grandchildren, Ian, Cody, Joshua, Erin, Jessica,
Rebecca, Jodi, Michael and Jennifer; manynieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by his beloved wife, Bernice (Marinelli), daughter, Mary in
infancy, brothers, Alex and Frank, sisters, Mary and Jane. Visitation will
be held Wednesday, June 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at J.M. Jobes Funeral Home,
635 Main St., Sydney Mines. Funeral mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. Thursday
in Immaculate Conception Church
with Rev. Daniel MacLennan officiating. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Online condolences may be forwarded to
.

Damie Detienne 59, TORONTO/NEW WATERFORD It is with heavy hearts we
announce the passing of Damie Detienne on May 29, 2006. Damie is survived
by his wife, Sandy Leslie, Toronto; two daughters, Denise (Ed), Halifax,
Crystal Gail (Jamie), North Sydney; two grandchildren, Natasha and Nicky;
brothers, Jackie, Jimmy (Kay), Leo, Willie; sisters, Diane (Blair),
Darlene (Charles), Delores (Lenny) and many nieces and nephews. Damie was
predeceased by parents, Damiene (Dom) and
Elsie (Wilcox) Detienne. Cremation and burial has taken place. Condolences
can be sent to Sandy Leslie, 7 Holland Park Ave., Toronto, Ont., M6C 1M2.

Louis Clifford Surette Jr. 67, SYDNEY On June 4, 2006, Louis Clifford
Surette Jr., 67, passed away athome in Birch Grove,N.S., after a very
courageous battle with leukemia. Lou was born April 12, 1939, in Sydney,
to Mary (MacNeil) Surette, Sydney, and the late Louis Clifford Surette.
Lou is survived by his dearly loved partner, Theresa; son, Brad Surette
(Bob); daughter, Penny Camus (Joel); stepson, Blair Gushue (Ellen);
stepdaughters, April Conn and Holly
MacIntyre; grandson, Jeremy Camus; step-grandchildren, Michael Conn, Craig,
Laurie, Stephen and Brian Gushue, Rebekah and Ryan MacIntyre; sisters,
Mary-Rose Surette, Judy Surette and Dianne Richardson; brothers, Jimmy
Surette (Judy),
Eddie Surette (Mary), Clifford Surette (Irene) and Neil Surette; cousin /
best friend, Joe MacLean, all of Sydney. In addition to his father, he was
preceded in death by his sister, Linda. After high school at Sydney
Academy, Lou worked for several years at R.J. Logue's parts department then
furthered his education at the Nova Scotia Institute of Technology. He
graduated with a diploma of Engineering (Electronics) Technology in 1968.
He worked at General Instruments for one year and then began a 26-year
teaching career at Ashby Complex in industrial arts, retiring in 1995.
Lou's sporting activities included softball/ fastball and he played for
several Nova Scotia and Maritime championship teams. He excelled at darts
and his major victories were two consecutive Nova Scotia Singles
Championships, the Number 7 Canadian Singles Dart Championship, playing for
Team Canada in the 1986 Pacific Cup in New Zealand, the 1985 Canadian
Open Team Championship and the 1985 Canadian Open Mixed Team Championship.
During his retirement years, golfing at Lingan Golf and Country Club was a
source of great challenge and joy for him. Lou was sustained, throughout
his illness by his unwavering faith in God's boundless love for all His
children
throughout the universe. He approached death with the same positive
attitude that he used to embrace life and felt that death was not the end,
but rather another beginning. An admirable man, Lou was more concerned with
easing the
sorrow of his many family and friends than he was for his own pain. At
Lou's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation
has taken
place. A reception for family and friends will be held at the Ashby Legion
(upstairs),Thursday, June 8 from 6-9 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the
family at
.

Tony Sollazzo 67, SYDNEY Anthony Dominic Sollazzo, 67, of Spruce Haven
Drive, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 4, 2006, at home surrounded by
his family.
Born in Whitney Pier, he was the son of Mrs. Rose (LeDue) Sollazzo of Sydney
and the late Dominic Sollazzo. He was a former member of St. Nicholas
parish. Tony was a member of the Bricklayers Union, the Elks Lodge, the
Italian Cultural Society and the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12, Sydney.
He retired from the Steel Plant in July 1993 and enjoyed many hours at
Seaview Golf Club where to some he will always be remembered as 'The
Senior Golf Pro'. He is survived by his wife and sweetheart of 46 years,
the former Dolly Fowler; three daughters, Gina Stelmach, Robina (Larry)
Dunn, Louann (Robbie) MacLeod, all of Sydney; a son, Kenneth (Andrea),
Yellowknife, NWT; by his 10 treasured grandchildren, Emily, Neil, Lauren,
Jillian, Breton, Stephanie, Ayesha, Joshua,
Kayla and Tony and by two sisters, Rose (Ben) DeLorenzo and Anna Sollazzo,
both of Sydney. He was predeceased by a brother, Frankie and a sister,
Lucy Emanuele. There will be no visitation for the late Mr. Sollazzo. A
funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Redeemer Church
with Rev. Dan MacInnis officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery,
Sydney Forks. Donations may me made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care.
Online condolences may be sent to
.

Leo Francis (Frank) Jessome Passed away suddenly in Saint-Lambert,
Thursday, June 1, 2006, in his 60th year. He was predeceased by his father,
Leo Francis and leaves to mourn his mother, Ruth MacDonald Jessome; his
brother, Raymond (Yolande); his nephew, David; his niece, Catherine Han and
many relatives and friends. No visitation. Cremation has taken place. A
funeral mass will be held Saturday, June 17, 2006, at 10 a.m. at
Saint-Francis of Assisi Church, 844 Notre-Dame in Saint-Lambert. Interment
will take place in Sydney, N.S., at a later date. Contributions in his
memory may be made to the Fragile X Research Foundation of Canada, 167
Queen St. West, Brampton, Ont., L6Y 1M5.

Joseph (Sonny) Jones We regret to announce the passing of Joseph Jones at the
Northwood Care Centre, Halifax. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late
Joseph and Victoria (Pittman) Jones. He is survived by sisters, Mildred
Joseph, Sydney, and Marjorie Lytwyn, Manitoba. He was predeceased by
sister, Ada Tomko.
Cremation has taken place and committal service will take place at a later
date.

John Stanley Hubert With sad hearts I announce the passing of my best friend and
companion, June 1, 2006. Sadly missed and loved by Marie Poirier and Poppy's
angel, Samantha and extended family.

Frances K. MacKay GRAND RIVER Mrs. Frances Kemp MacKay, Grand River, died
June 4, 2006, at Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, after a long battle
with cancer. Born in Grand River Falls, Sept. 13, 1934, she was the
daughter of the late Archie and Dora (Kemp) MacKay. She is survived by
sons, A. Ross (Jemma), Bedford, Stewart K., Grand River; grandson, Kemp S.;
sisters , Anne MacLeod, Grand River, Margaret (Margo) MacKillop, Halifax;
brother,William D. (Buddy), Grand River; nieces and nephews. Predeceased
by her husband, George W. MacKay in 1983 and grandson, William in 1992. She
worked as a para-professional and janitor at Grand River Consolidated
School and when the school closed worked at Riverside Confectionery. She
was a member of theGrand River Presbyterian Church and the Grand River
Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. he remains are resting at the Grand River
Presbyterian Church with visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 today.The funeral
will be held Wednesday, June 7, at 2 p.m. Burial in the Grand River
Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Strait Richmond
Palliative Care Society or the Grand River Volunteer Fire Department. A
lunch will follow in the Grand River Community Fire Hall. The family would
like to
thank all those who have helped out in many ways over the past couple of
years. It was appreciated by Frances and her sons. To the Cape Breton
Regional Hospital
and the Cape Breton Cancer Centre, and its excellent team of doctors and
nurses. To Home Care and Strait Richmond Hospital Palliative Care and its
dedicated nursing staff who looked after mom as if she was one of their
own. When mom was well she always gave of her time and didn't look for
anything in return. The last couple of years have not been easy but she
took each day as it came and made the best of it. Thanks to all of you who
have helped to make the load
lighter. Funeral under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St.
Peter's.

Deborah Jean Milley 1954-2006 GLACE BAY We regret to announce the passing
of Debbie Milley on Sunday, June 4, 2006, at the Glace Bay Health Care
Complex. Born in Glace Bay, Debbie will be sadly missed by her son,
Charles, father, Murray Littler, brother, Richard, three stepsisters and
three stepbrothers, mother-in-law, Gwen Milley, sisters-in-law, Carol
Green, who she called 'Ma' and Gaylel Jenkins, brothers-in-law, Philip,
and Claude Milley, Aunty Marggie and Uncle Art, several aunts, uncles,
nieces and nephews, cousins and a dear friend, Nola. Debbie was predeceased
byher husband, Keith, mother, Jean, stepfather, Eugene and also her
grandparents. Debbie was a member of the Sergeants Mess and the Army and
Navy, where she loved to go for a game of darts and be with her friends.
Debbie cared about everyone and loved to have company just drop by and say
hello. Debbie loved camping at MacKeigans Park in Mira, with her many
friends. Two year ago, Debbie went back to school to learn how to read and
write and graduated with her Grade 12 education. It was something that
Debbie wanted to do for a very long time. Last year, Debbie was diagnosed
with cancer but she didn't let that stop her from being in on the fun,
doing the things that she liked to do. Debbie will be sadly missed by the
Milley family and everyone who knew her. Visitation for Debbie will be held
in Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520,
Tuesday, June 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held
Wednesday, June 8 at 2 p.m. at St. Luke's United Church, Donkin, with Rev.
Laura Hunted officiating. Burial will take place in St. Luke's Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to
.

Ruth MacKay 84, GLACE BAY It is with great sadness that we announce the
passing of Ruth MacKay of 161 Alexandra St. and formerly of Seaview Street,
Glace Bay on Sunday, June 4, 2006 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.
Born in Glace Bay, Ruth was the daughter of the late John and Ruth Foote of
New Aberdeen and the wife of the late John MacKay. Ruth was a beautiful
wife, mother and friend. She devoted her life to caring for her family with
love. She also spent quality
time with her family members in Ontario. Ruth was a member of Baptist
United Church. Ruth is survived by sons, Jack (Lynn); granddaughter,
Kristen Lois, all of Regina, grandson, Collin (Dyan) and
great-granddaughter, Morgan, Toronto, Keith (Karen), granddaughter, Rosslyn
Elizabeth, all of Dartmouth; sisters, Olive Mitchell, Toronto, Ont., Maisie
Townsend, Scarborough, Ont., Verna Pretty, Marion Bridge, Lois (Art)
MacKinnon, Vineland, Ont.; brothers, Bill (Nan) Foote, Bowmanville, Ont.,
Harold Foote, Uxbridge, Ont. Also survived by a number of nieces and
nephews. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, John MacKay in 2001,
daughter, Lois Elizabeth, son-in-law, John Bulter, sister, Mildred
Stonehan, Scarborough, Ont. There will be no visitation by request. Funeral
service will be held Thursday, June 8, 2006, at 2 p.m. in Baptist United
Church with Gary Dillon officiating. Burial will take place in Forest Haven
Memorial Gardens,
Sydney-Glace Bay Highway. Family flowers only by request of the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Patten Funeral Home & Chapel, 71 Union
St., Glace Bay 849-7520. Online condolences may be sent to
.

** Extra to Cape Breton Deaths **

Blaise MacDonald dies suddenly

BY TANYA COLLIER MACDONALD CAPE BRETON POST SYDNEY

A high-profile Cape Breton lawyer known to be a respected rival in the
courtroom and a true friend of the labour movement, died suddenly in a
Halifax hotel room, Monday. Blaise MacDonald, 62, was described by saddened
colleagues as an advocate for the underdog with successes driven by his
deep desire for fairness and justice. Regional Crown Attorney Ken Haley
first witnessed MacDonald's competitive spirit while the two were
classmates attending Dalhousie Law School in the 70s. "He was a strong
presence in the classroom," said Haley. "He always expressed his point of
view. Whenever he spoke on a topic, you couldn't help but notice him." When
MacDonald graduated, his colleagues knew to be well prepared when they
sparred with him in the courtroom. He defended his clients enthusiastically
leaving "no stone unturned." "As a consequence, he made us all better
lawyers," said Haley. Victor Tomiczek, Canadian Auto Workers national
representative, said the island has lost a great labour lawyer. "He always
knew how to get the job done."Tomiczek said he considered MacDonald to be a
mentor who was always willing to give advice and guidance. "I'm going to
miss him."
Called to the bar in 1977, MacDonald had an enviable career that includes
high-profile cases like the Westray Public Inquiry and the Bailey Inquiry.
MacDonald is survived by his wife Louise and son Sean.



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