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From: (Carol MacLean)
Subject: Cape Breton Deaths June 21, 2006 Wednesday
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 06:48:03 -0700


Cape Breton Deaths June 21, 2006 Wednesday

Michael D.T. Currie 27, GLACE BAY Michael Currie, a resident of 19 Steele's
Hill, Glace Bay, passed away suddenly Sunday, June 18,2006. A Glace Bay
native, he was the son of Geraldine Currie Jewells, with whom he resided,
and William (Billy) Talbot, Ontario. Michael was an employee of North Air
Windows and Doors,
Sydney. Besides his parents, Michael is survived by his wife, April; his
three greatest accomplishments and the loves of his life, daughters,
Santana and Carrigan and his little man, son, Ross; brothers, David (Jenn),
Reserve Mines, and Donnie (Jenn), New Waterford; nieces Leora and
Courtney; paternal grandparents, Sonny and Janet Talbot, Glace Bay, and
many aunts, uncles and cousins. Michael was predeceased by maternal
grandparents, Donald and Pearl Currie and special cousin, Dougie. Michael
was a strong but emotional guy who loved his music and his Robin's coffee.
He will be forever loved and missed by his family and many dear friends.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 21, 2006, from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday,
June 22, 2006, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated in St.
Anthony's parish, Glace Bay, Friday 11 a.m., June 23, 2006, with Fr. Bill
Rankin officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. A reception in
the churchhall will follow. Online condolences may be sent to family at
www.vjmcgillivray.com.

Archibald (Tim) Toomey 84, GLACE BAY Sadly we announce the passing of
Archibald (Tim) Toomey on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at the Glace Bay Health
Care Complex. Tim is survived by his daughters, Carmen (Sissy) MacNeil,
Albert Bridge, Eva (Babby) Sweet, Rhodina Snook, Ruth LeBlanc, Patricia
(John) Wilcox and Sharon (David) Lewis, all of Glace Bay; sons, Gerald
(Helen), North Sydney, Kevin, Truro, John (Byshe) (Joyce), Allister (Allie)
Rhonda, Michael (Joan), Terry (Jeannie), Tim (Jane), all of Glace Bay;
brother, Gerald (Jerry); 25 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Tim
was predeceased by his former wife, Mary, infant son, Patrick, grandson,
Aaron LeBlanc, son-in-law, Art Sweet,
brothers, Tom and Donald, sisters, Kate Langley and Eleanor Hart. Tim was
at one time a member of Dominion Pensioners Club and enjoyed playing darts
and Saturday evening dances. Earlier in life he enjoyed hunting, fishing
and travelling
around the island. Visitation will take place at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home,
16 Reserve St., Glace Bay, Wednesday, June 21 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral
service will be held Thursday, June 22 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home
chapel. Fr. Clifford Bison will be officiating. Online condolences are
available to the Toomey family through
www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

Jessie Elizabeth MacLean 91, SYDNEY It is with deep sadness that we
announce the passing of Jessie Elizabeth MacLean, formerly of Argyle
Street, Sydney, on Monday, June 19, 2006.For the past several years, she
resided at Harbourstone
Enhanced Care. Jessie was a loving wife and devoted mother and grandmother.
She was best known for her sense of humour and was loved by all who knew
her. Jessie is survived by her daughter, Anne Marie (Fred VanLarken); son,
Philip (Nancy); grandchildren, Matthew and Shannon; nieces and nephews. She
was predeceased by her husband, Roy MacLean, parents, John and Johanna
(MacInnis) MacNeil, sisters, Mary Jo and Margaret and brother, Bill. Jessie
was the last member of her immediate family. There will be no visitation at
her request. Memorial serviceto be held at St. Andrew's Church at a later
date. Memorials may be made to St. Andrew's Church or charity of choice.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at
.

Elizabeth Catherine (Kay) Dove 70, MILLVILLE It is with broken hearts that we
announce the passing of our mother, wife and sister, Elizabeth Catherine (Kay)
(MacPherson) Dove on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, surrounded by her loving
family. Born in Bras d'Or, she was the daughter of the late Roy and
Veronica (Reashore)
MacPherson. She was a member of St. Pius X parish, Sydney Mines. Kay worked
at the Northside General Hospital for 25 years until her retirement. She
enjoyed her Friday night bingo at the community hall with all her friends.
Kay is survived by her husband, John Richard (Dickie), Millville;
daughters, Laurena
(Melvin) MacIntyre, Romaine (Blair) MacDonald and Brenda, all of Sydney
Mines; sons, Alex (Bonnie), Trenton, and Ricky (Lorraine), Sydney Mines.
Kay is also survived by nine grandchildren, Melyssa, Jason, Craig, Krysti,
Joel, Jordan, Renee, Katelyn and Tyler; two great-grandchildren, Koale and
Caden. Kay is also survived by sisters, Margaret (Ev) Andrews, North
Sydney, and Cavell Hart, Kentville; and a brother, Dave (Sadie) MacPherson,
North Sydney. She was predeceased by daughters, Kathleen Marie Power and
Mary in infancy, brother, Andrew MacPherson, sisters, Marcella MacEachern
and Judith Foster. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place.
The funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday, June 22 at 10 a.m. in St.
Pius X Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. Everett McDow officiating. Burial in
the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to J.M. Jobes
Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. Online condolences may be sent to
the family at
.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kay's memory may be made to a charity of
one's choice. Dear mom, Your love was like the wind, we couldn't see it,
but we could feel it.

Marguerite Theresa Grant JUNE 30, 1941-JUNE 14, 2006 Passed peacefully at the
Ottawa General Hospital following a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Beloved wife of Harry (42 years), loving mother of Suzanne, Sheryl-anne,
Kimberly (Keith Craig) and Kelly. Adored grandmother to Tyler, Grant,
Allison, Jonathan, Victoria, Jameson, Mikayla,Olivia and Jackson. Born in
Sydney Mines,
N.S., Marguerite was the daughter of Mary (Daly) and the late John
McDonald. She was the eldest in a family of 12 children. Predeceased by
sisters, Mary and Lorraine, she leaves nine brothers and sisters, Doris
McDonald, Angus MacDonald (Margaret), Andrew MacDonald (Cathy), best friend
Irene Polkowski (Zygmund), Christina Brown (Paul), John McDonald
(Nathalie), Leonard MacDonald, Michael McDonald (Daniela), Marian Turner
(Thomas) as well as many loved aunts and uncles, adored nieces and nephews,
hundreds of cousins. As the eldest child in a
large family, Marguerite devoted a great deal of her youth to caring for
her siblings including extended absences from school. Her youngest sister
Marian, for one, thought of Marguerite as a second mother. Marguerite was a
kind and generous person and she loved and cared for each one of them.
Marguerite was a highly creative person with several hobbies including
interior decorating, sewing and gardening. She was an active person and
enjoyed walking and fitness training. Following high school Marguerite
received a scholarship to teacher's college in Truro. In her college
yearbook she named skating and dancing as her hobbies. She had a love for
children and transcended this passion to her profession as a teacher. She
was a gifted teacher; her greatest talent was bringing out the best in
children with special needs. Her belief in each child resulted in
accomplishments unexpected by her professional peers. Marguerite met her
husband Harry in 1961 at one of those coffee shops in Cape Breton we would
now consider vintage - juke box and all! They went on to have a beautiful
life of shared dreams, building a loving family, enjoying the wonderful
things life had to offer including travel and adventure. The laughs have
been many. The love exceptional: Indescribable. Marguerite was the glue
that bound her parents' family and her own family together.Always in touch,
always caring, always supporting. As she brought up four daughters she
instilled her love of life. Before her time, perhaps, she and Harry brought
the girls up to know no boundaries. Once the girls were independent
Marguerite and Harry made plans to travel and to start up a bed and
breakfast in Cape Breton. Known as a great host, she had a gift for making
people feel comfortable in her presence. She had a genuine interest in
people and enjoyed entertaining. Herhome was always open to her friends and
family.In 1997, Marguerite and Harry took a cruise from Vancouver to Alaska
and drove to Oregon before flying back to Ottawa. The following year
Marguerite flew to Barbados with her sister Marian, daughter Kim and her
family Keith and Jameson. Prior to departing on vacation Marguerite had
received a suspect test result. As this new phase of her life was still
beginning she learned that she did have breast cancer. She underwent a full
mastectomy and removal of lymph nodes followed by a difficult course of
chemo. During this time Harry struggled with heart disease and nursed
Marguerite
through her recovery. With a McDonald family reunion and celebration of her
mother's 80th birthday pending in Cape Breton Marguerite had considered
changing her travel plans. When she learned that the entire affair would be
cancelled without her presence, however, she decided to postpone her chemo
and make the difficult trip from Ottawa, still suffering incredible pain
from the surgery.
As always a brave and beautiful vibrant face met all the well wishers with
a smile, most unaware of the extent ofher challenge. The reunion was a
great opportunity to connect with the entire family. She had no regrets. In
the following years she travelled extensively - a trip with her daughter
Suzanne to
Europe including London, Luxembourg, Paris, Belgium and Venice, twice with
her husband Harry to Qatar in the Middle East to Suzanne'shome. During one
visit they spent a weekend in Sharm ElShaikh, Egypt, with a pit stop in
Cairo. She travelled frequently to Cape Breton to see her family and to
Thunder Bay to visit with her sister Irene and her family, Zygmund and
Lisa.Harry and Marguerite also made a surprise trip to Slovenia to visit
her daughter Sheryl-anne during her Bosnia United Nations R and R break.
Their daughter Suzanne and grandchildren Grant, Victoria and Jonathan
accompanied them. They took the opportunity to stay in Vienna, visit the
Chapel withthe Vienna Boy s ' Choir,attend waltzes, and visit museums and
the Sound ofMusic filming location in Salzburg. They all planned to return
one Christmas Eve tosee the Vienna PhilharmonicOrchestra play. Marguerite's
last trip was to Rochester in the hope offinding more treatment options at
Mayo Clinic. Shortly thereafter she spent her remaining days in hospital.
To the amazement of the hospital staff, Marguerite maintained a fantastic
sense of humour. Her room was filledwith love, laughter and music. Hundreds
of photographs of her family and a vibrant Margueritetaken just three
months earlier lined the walls. Marguerite was an inspiration to her family
in health and during illness. All whomshe touched will miss her joy for
life, love of family, courage, kindness and love. Truly a special lady.
Excerpts from the final days journal kept by her family: 13 June So as my
tears flowed as I watched Mom who held me and as always made it all right.
She gave me a big hug and a kiss, rubbed my back told me she loved me and
itwill be all right baby. While my mother has always beenright my whole
life I have to wonder how this time she can be.I then looked out the window
and saw the man on the moon smiling back at me as if to say Sheryl she is
right yetagain. We are all right because of the love she gives I am truly
grateful for her. Sheryl-anne, Daughter 15 June Her journey's end brought
new friends, strangers whosehearts became hers. Respect, admiration, love.
In her death she continued to set the example for us all. A leader and a
teacher till the end. Exceptional in life Exceptional in death. . . . She
lives in us now, her love always with us. She is missed more than she
would ever imagine. Suzanne, Daughter I'll never forget how graceful and
courageous Marguerite was when the doctor broke the bad news in the
hospital. She said "I thank you for everything you've done," without
shedding one tear. Truly amazing.Thank you Marguerite for everything you've
done for us Love Tina (Sisters, Part Of My Life) Sincere thank you to Dr.
Verma and the staff on 5 East at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
especially her Guardian Angels Rayelle and Mariella. A gathering of
closefriends and family will be held in commemoration on July 22 at the
family home in Sydney Mines. Donations to Breast Cancer Society would be
appreciated.

Ernest (Buddy) McLellan 1934-2006 MISSISSAUGA, ONT./DOMINION It is with
deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ernest McLellan, 72, formerly
of
Dominion. He passed peacefully surrounded by loving family on May 29, 2006,
at Humber Regional Hospital, Toronto. Loving husband of Nora (nee Martin);
devoted father to Byran (Mary) and Fred (Lisa); cherished grandfather of
Kristen, Justin, Luccas and Alexander; dear brother of Dolores (James)
MacLeod, Boston, and Jimmy (Sheila), Dominion. He was predeceased by
parents, Jim and Mae and brother, Melvin. In the early 1950s, Buddy played
defence for the Dominion
Golden Star Rockets and was a valued team player. In 1956, he took a
position with The Art Shoppe in Toronto andwas part of their in-house
hockey team. For 33 years, until his retirement, Ernest worked for Atlas
Alloys in Toronto and kept his love of hockey alive by coaching house
league teams in the Toronto area for more than 20 years. All who knew and
loved him as family and as a friend will
sadly miss him. The family received friendsat Glenoaks Memorial Chapel,
Oakville, Ont., June 1, 2006. Those who wish, may make memorial
contributions to the Canadian Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be
sent to
.

Anita F. MacAulay MOUNT WILLIAM Anita F. MacAulay, 59, Mount William,
passed away Saturday, June 17, 2006, at home, surrounded by her loving
family. Born in Stellarton, she was a daughter of Nellie (Spence) Blair,
New Glasgow, and the late Frank Blair. She had been employed at Michelin
Tire, Granton, as a lab technician for 12 years, O'Farrells Chev Olds and
at Sears for several years. She was a member of the Westville Curling Club,
the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Halifax Chapter and the Framboise
Seniors Club. Surviving are her husband of 22 years, Darrell Roger
MacAulay; daughter, Kelly MacLeod, Halifax; sons, David MacLeod, Sambro,
Darryl MacLeod, Halifax; sister, Leitha Aikens, Mount William; brothers,
Arnold (Florence) Blair, New Glasgow, William
'Willie' MacDonald, Toronto; father and mother-in-law, Hector and Rhoda
MacAulay, Sydney; numerous nieces, nephews. She was predeceased by sister,
Gwendolyn Davidson. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive
visitors
7-9 p.m.Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in P.&K. Mac- Donald
Funeral Home, New Glasgow. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m.,
Saturday, June 24, in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Framboise,with Rev.
Murdock MacRae officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations may be made in Anita's memory to the
Aberdeen Palliative Care Society or St. Andrew's P resbyterian Church,
Framboise.

Donald Morley 63, SYDNEY Donald Oldroyd Morley, 63, Johnston Street,
Sydney, passed away Monday, June 19, 2006, at the Cape Breton Regional
Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney, Donald was the son of the late Edward and Ina Marie
(Betts) Morley. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator. Surviving
are sons, John
Edward, Burlington, Ont., and Ken Perley, Barrie, Ont.; sisters, Rosilla
McCallium (Don), Brampton, Ont., Autumn MacDonald (John), East Bay, and
Diane Young (Frank), Meadows Road; brother, Perley(Irene), Howie Centre;
and three grandchildren. Visitation will be held atChurch of Jesus Christ
of Latter
Day Saints 9 a.m., Friday followed by a funeral service at11 a.m.,
President Palmer officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family
at
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