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From: Carol MacLean <>
Subject: [NS-CB] Cape Breton Deaths February 02, 2012 Thursday
Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 01:05:15 -0800


Cape Breton Deaths February 02, 2012 Thursday

There are 4 obituaries published for today

John 'Barry' Laite
Shirley Frances Gardiner
Ben Townsend
Connor Fraser

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John 'Barry' Laite

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: January 13th, 1966

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: January 31st, 2012

It is with the deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of
our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend Barry on Jan.
31, 2012.
Barry is survived by his loving wife Joanne of 24 years; daughters,
Jennifer (Daniel) Ferguson, Kristine and Victoria; and only
granddaughter Sophie; sisters, Juanita (Rick) MacKenzie, Elizabeth
Pats, Cheryl; and brother, Terry (Helen); his mother, Lillias;
mother-in-law, Joan MacLean; sisters-in-law, Linda (Brent) Duff,
Margie Babineau (Donnie) and Carol (Gordie) Lynk; many nieces,
nephews, aunts, and uncles who he cherished.
His long conversations of the shipping industry with his best friends
Vlad Churney and Jeff Langille were always enjoyed.
Prior to a long illness with Systemic Mastocytosis, Barry was
employed as a marine engineer with Cal-Dive International on the Deep
Sea Vessel, Uncle John. He had a passion for the sea and engineering
that only few could understand. Barry travelled the world during his
career sailing with Stolt Parcel Tankers Inc., Confidence and Pride
Tankers. His most memorable position was with Strait Crossing, HLV
Svanen constructing the Confederation Bridge, P.E.I. He was also
employed with Kent Line Ltd., Upper Lake Shipping, Reliance Offshore,
and Atlantic Towing Ltd.
Barry received his Marine Engineering and associated training with
the Nautical Institute Campus, Port Hawkesbury; Texas A&M University;
Warsash Marine Centre, Hampshire, U.K.
Barry was known for his love of needing to know how everything worked
mechanically and he loved to share this wealth of information with
everyone. His captivating conversations will be missed by all who had
the privilege of visiting or calling. He was never "a man of few
words".
His daughters and granddaughter were his pride and joy and they will
miss him deeply but his memory will live on in their daily lives as
he has taught them to be strong and speak their mind.
Barry was predeceased by his father, John Dilbert Laite and niece,
Tonya Kelly-Lepe.
There will be no visitation by family request. A funeral service will
be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 4, 2012, at the chapel of S.W.
Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, with Mathew Swan
officiating. Interment to take place at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the research of orphan
diseases or Mastocytosis Society www.mastocytosis.ca.
Online condolences may be made on our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com.

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Shirley Frances Gardiner

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: January 31st, 2012

Mrs. Shirley Francis Gardiner of Glace Bay, passed away Tuesday, Jan.
31, 2012, at the Glace Bay Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Francis William
and Lillian Louise (Butts) Budgell.
For many years Shirley worked as a telephone operator with Maritime
Tel & Tel. In her younger days she belonged to the ladies auxiliary
of Epworth United Church.
Shirley was a kind, caring and giving person who enjoyed shopping
with Georgia and Garrison and whose favourite hobby was playing bingo.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband, George 'Gumps' Gardiner;
daughter, Nancy (Gary) Condran, Ottawa; sons, Terry (Val), Halifax,
and Glenn (Sheila) Glace Bay. She will also be sadly missed by her
grandchildren, Matthew, Craig (Rai-Lee), Colin, Justin, Quintin,
Georgia, Garrison; grandnephew, Andrew; sisters-in-law, Alice
Popwell, Irene (Roddie) MacLean and by a very special niece and her
husband Blanche and Gerry Tyne, who were always there for her.
Besides her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her son, Kenneth
William and her mother and father-in-law, Blanche and George Gardiner.
Visitation for Shirley will be held today from 7-9 p.m. at Patten
Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will follow
Friday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. in Patten Chapel with Rev. Judy Phillip's
officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cape Breton
Chapter of the VON.
Words of comfort may be left for the family at www.pattenfuneral.com.

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Ben Townsend

Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: New Brunswick, Canada
Passed on: January 27th, 2012

It is with sadness we the family announce the passing of our brother,
Ben Townsend, formerly of North Sydney, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, in
New Brunswick.
Ben was the son of the late Douglas and Beatrice (Witherall) Townsend.
Burial will take place at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney, at a later date.

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Connor Fraser

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: January 29th, 2012

Connor Fraser, 13 of Islandview, C.B., passed away Sunday, January
29, 2012 at the IWK, Halifax.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of Stephen and Stella (Prosper) Fraser.
He was a member of Holy Family parish, Eskasoni and a student in
Eskasoni Elementary. His sense of humour was something his family and
friends will always remember. Connor loved his computer, Sponge Bob,
Phineas and Ferb. Connor's life experiences benefited many in his
community and beyond helping to enrich others with special needs.
Connor is survived by his sister, Christina (Frank Gloade),
Millbrook; brothers, Steve Jr. (Ashley Denny), Eskasoni; Daniel at
home, maternal grandmother, Bessie Prosper; niece, Adisyn and
nephews, Aiden and Kendrick. Connor is also survived by numerous
aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family along with godparents.
Allan Jeddore and Cindy Gould and many, many friends.
He was predeceased by maternal grandfather, Wilfred Prosper and
paternal grandparents, Simon Fraser and Emily (Doyle) (Fraser)
Landry. Also predeceased by his aunt, Carolyn.
Visitation for Connor Fraser will take place Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
after 7 p.m. at the Gabriel Centre, Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be
celebrated on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church, Eskasoni.
Interment in the parish cemetery.
Donations may be made to the IWK or Ronald MacDonald House.
Online condolences to www.twcurry.com.

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Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org

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