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Subject: [NS-CB] Cape Breton Deaths February 13, 2012 Monday
Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:43:23 -0800


Cape Breton Deaths February 13, 2012 Monday

There are 9 obituaries published for today

Patrick Joseph Curry
Cameron Douglas MacLeod
Anna Johnston
Thomas Gregory 'Greg' Bennett
Rhodena MacLeod
Margaret "Mongie" Gillis
Marie Therese Aucoin
Eva "Sissy" MacLeod
Andrew McKay

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Patrick Joseph Curry

Passed in: Ontario, Canada
Passed on: February 11th, 2012

Peacefully at Saint Vincent Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at
the age of 78.
Predeceased by his parents James and Mary (nee MacIsaac) Curry and
his infant son James.
Dearly beloved husband of Ruth (nee Olsen). Loving father of Karol
(Derek), Patrick (Leona), Tom and Anita and stepfather to Kimberly
and Douglas. Cherished grandfather of Owen, Tanya, Sheila, Gordon,
Tyler, Jasmyn and Marc. Fondly remembered by his great-grandchildren
Austin, Kylie and Korey.
Patrick enlisted in the RCAF in 1952 and served in Clinton, Trenton,
Germany, France, Montreal, Torbay, Goose Bay and Halifax in the area
of electronics and communications. Patrick attained the rank of
warrant officer. He was discharged in 1990. He has received the Queen
Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal, the NATO Medal and the CD with bar.
Funeral Mass will be held at the Annunciation of the Lord Roman
Catholic Church, 2414 Ogilvie Rd., Ottawa on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012,
at 11 a.m. A Celebration of Patrick's Life will also be held in Port
Morien, Cape Breton, on Friday, June 8, 2012.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer
Foundation would be appreciated.
Condolences/Donations/Tributes www.mcgarryfamily.ca, 613-233-1143.

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Cameron Douglas MacLeod

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: January 29th, 1998

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: February 10th, 2012


It is with great sadness that we announce the graceful passing of
Cameron MacLeod. He was surrounded by his loving family, at home,
just as he wanted. Cameron lost his battle with brain cancer at the
age of 14.
He fought with dignity and determination never allowing his disease
to get the upper hand. Cameron was a special gift and he continued to
bring us great joy. During his fight, his spirit remained unbroken.
He allowed us to appreciate the little things life has to offer.
Cameron was an honour student at Malcolm Munroe Junior High. He
enjoyed spending time at the cottage in Big Pond. Cameron was also an
avid video gamer. Among his other pastimes were soccer and hockey
where he has made many, many friends. We will forever cherish the
many gifts Cameron has brought to us, including his contagious smile
: ) and his humour.
Cameron is survived by his mother Kelly; father, Kenneth; brother,
Jordan whose generosity overwhelmed us throughout this journey;
brother, Mark; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as pets
Buddy and Jacob.
He was predeceased by his paternal and maternal grandparents.
For the love, compassion and caring touches that people have offered
us over this period of time, we thank you.
The visitation will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on
Monday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral
service will take place Wednesday, Feb. 15 at St. Joseph's Church at
11 a.m. officiated by Fr. Conrad Edwards.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children's Wish
Foundation or Cape Breton Cancer Centre Patient Comfort Fund.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.twcurry.com

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Anna Johnston

Born In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: May 17th, 1941

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: February 10th, 2012

It is with sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Anna
Johnston, on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional
Hospital.
Born in Sydney, May 17, 1941, Anna was the daughter of the late
Lauchlin and Margaret (MacNeil) Johnston. Anna was the last member of
her immediate family.
Anna was a gentle lady. She will always be remembered by family and
friends as loving and kind.
Anna is survived by her two daughters, Sharon (Sandy) Campbell and
Michelle (Kenny) Rich; three sons, Kevin (Agnes), Raymond (Janet) and
Michael (Shelly) Johnston; nine grandchildren, Kevin, Shaun, Haley,
Holly, Kristen, Brittney, Leanne, Stephanie and Cameron; four
great-grandchildren, Caden, Kaylee, Kiley and Hannah; several nieces
and nephews; and her dog, Cheech.
Besides her parents, Anna was predeceased by her husband, Michael
Johnston, sister, Lillian and two brothers, James (Sonny) and Lauchie
Johnston.
Visitation for the late Anna Johnston will be held at the Pier
Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on
Church Street) on Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A
celebration of Anna's life will be held at the funeral home in the
All Faiths Chapel on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Robert
Lyle officiating. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery,
Sydney Forks.
Memorial donations in memory of Anna may be made to the charity of
one's choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier
Community Funeral Home.
Online condolences to the family can be expressed through
www.pierfuneralhome.com.

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Thomas Gregory 'Greg' Bennett

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Dominion, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: February 10th, 2012

It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of a
devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, Greg Bennett, 66, of
Dominion. Greg passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at the Cape Breton
Regional Hospital, Sydney, with his loving family by his side.
Born in Glace Bay Greg was the son of the late Elmore 'Lynk' and
Annie (Doyle) Bennett.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Bridgeport.
Greg cherished everyday spent with the longtime love of his life,
Thelma. He was very proud of his three girls and his grandchildren
were his everything. His most treasured times were spent planning and
enjoying day trips to the family's favourite picnic spot, Lake O'Law
in Margaree Valley (Jig O'Law). Greg was an avid outdoorsman. He
enjoyed fishing the Margaree River with his family and close friends
and spent many fall weekends hunting in the Highlands.
Greg began his law enforcement career with the Dominion Police
Department, where he served 10 years. He found his true passion as a
Conservation Officer with the Department of Natural Resources in
1988. He thoroughly enjoyed each shift with his longtime work partner
and close friend of 17 years, Steve MacKinnon. Greg could always be
counted on to entertain his fellow game wardens with his many stories
and tales.
Greg will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Thelma
(Hill); daughters, Carole Bennett, Brenda (Terry) Mullins, Lorena
Barrington; sisters, Jeanne (Rick) Petrie, Glace Bay, Bernice Gouthro
(John MacQuarrie), Gardiner Mines, Annette Bennett, Glace Bay;
cherished grandchildren, Travis, Trevor and Brianna Mullins and
Kennedy Barrington; brothers-in-law, Sheldon (Inez) Hill, Wendell
Hill, Gordie (Joan) Hill; sister-in-law, Shirley (Chuck) Bodley. Also
surviving are nieces and nephews, Jason, Amanda, Mark, Terri-Lynn,
Caitlyn, Alisha, Liam, Allison, Madeline, Charlene, Terry, Denise,
Graham, Michael and Darrell.
Besides his parents, Greg was predeceased by a brother, Blair,
sister, Connie and mother and father-in-law, Gerald and Mae Hill.
Through the years Greg has touched the lives of many. He was always
there to listen and offer a helping hand. He will be sadly missed by
all.
In honoring Greg's wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has
taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral
Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11
a.m. Wednesday, Feb.15, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Church,
Bridgeport, with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. A reception will
follow in the church hall.
We, the family, would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to the
wonderful staff and volunteers of the Palliative Care Unit at the
Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that all donations in Greg's memory be
made to this special ward.
Online condolences to the Bennett family are available through
www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
We love you with all our hearts. You are the bestest Grandpa in the Co Co.

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Rhodena MacLeod

Born In: Loch Lomond, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: December 20th, 1931

Passed on: February 8th, 2012

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly
beloved Mother, Rhodena (MacDonald) MacLeod, 80, on Feb. 8, 2012, at
the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, with her family by her side.
Rhodena was born Dec. 20, 1931, in Loch Lomond, to the late Alexander
and Sarah (Munroe) MacDonald.
She attended nursing school at the City Hospital, Sydney. After
graduation in 1954, she worked as a RN in Dartmouth, and retired in
1995, after 20 years of service, from the Richmond Villa, St. Peters.
She established Ian Macleod and Sons General Trucking in 1957, and
worked side by side with her husband and two sons for 50 years. She
also owned and operated Salmon View Log Cabins until her passing.
Rhodena was an active member of the Grand River Presbyterian Church,
Seniors Club, and Women's PC Association. She loved spending time
with her family and friends, baking with her daughter and
granddaughters, playing cards with the girls, Wednesday night darts,
and walking on Pt. Michaud Beach.
Predeceased by her loving husband Ian MacLeod (Feb. 10, 2002),
brothers, Donald (Mary MacDonald), Loch Lomond/Sydney, Melvin (Bella
MacDonald), Mass./Gabarus, and sisters, Dinah (Duncan Matheson),
Grand River, and Rachael (Jim Baldwin), Louisbourg.
She leaves to mourn her sons, Sandy and David Grand River; daughter,
Darlene (Bob Bickerton), Sydney; granddaughters, Beth (Sheldon
Groom), St. Peters, and Leighea MacLeod, Grand River;
great-grandchildren, Ian and Isla Mae Groom, St. Peters; sisters,
Christy Mackenzie and Norena (Billy MacLeod), Grand River;
sister-in-law, Marie Adams, Grand River; and several special nieces
and nephews.
Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Green's
Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. A wake will take place on Tuesday,
Feb. 14 from 2-9 p.m. at the Grand River Presbyterian Church. Funeral
Service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Grand River
Presbyterian Church, Rev. Murdock MacRae presiding.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Grand River Presbyterian
Church, Grand River, B0E 1M0, c/o Ken Cameron; Ferguson's Lake
Cemetery, Grand River, B0E 1M0, c/o Shirley Mackay or a charity of
your choice.
Rhodena will be sadly missed by all.
Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.greensfuneralhome.ca.

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Margaret 'Mongie' Gillis

Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: February 9th, 2012

Margaret 'Mongie' Gillis passed away on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at the
Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Margaret
(MacLeod) Pino.
Mongie loved to get dressed up and go dancing. She was a very
talented seamstress who loved to sew for her family. She enjoyed
walking with her friends, especially Kate. She was a lady who truly
loved animals.
She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Trudy Binder (the late
Walter), Calgary; son, Jack (Laurie) Ettinger, Glace Bay; sister,
Catherine 'Duddie' Ryan (the late Vince) and sister-in-law, Leona
(Hank) Redmond, Sydney. She also leaves behind her precious
grandchildren, Tamalah (Mark) Ettinger-Comer, Glace Bay, Jonathan
(Aselin Debison) Ettinger, Digby, Fletcher (Julea) MacDonald,
Calgary, Nicholas Binder, Calgary, Jaclyn Binder, Calgary, Aliesje
(Jay) Macinnis and her great-grandchildren; Nathaniel, Etienne,
Elrick, Carlyn Blayne, Keagan and Connor.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Coady Gillis.
Visitation for Margaret will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 from
2-4 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Interment
will follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date. A
reception for family and friends will be held following the
visitation in the Patten Memorial Reception Room.
Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA or your local animal shelter.
Online condolences and words of comfort may be left for the family
at: www.pattenfuneral.com.

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Marie Therese Aucoin - 85 yrs, Cheticamp - We sadly announce the
peaceful passing of our beloved Maman on Friday, February 10, 2012,
at the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp. Born in
Cheticamp, January 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Amedee
Boudreau and Justile Poirier. Maman spent her entire life devoted to
her family and to her community. She felt blessed to have the love
of her siblings followed by a large family of her own during her 53
year marriage to Placide. Her greatest pride was her family and she
was able to express those words in her last days to her remaining
seven children. Maman was a devoted Christian and member of Paroisse
Saint-Pierre and sang in the church and community choirs for as long
as her health permitted her to. She was a member of Le Club des
Dames de Sainte-Anne. She was an avid supporter of our community
radio station CKJM, as well as Le Conseil des arts de Cheticamp,
especially La Swing du Suete when her granddaughter Natalie was part
of the troupe. Proud of her Acadian Heritage, she spent many years
on various committees and often participated in provincial forums
with I'Association des acadiennes de la N.-E., la federation
acadienne de la N.-E. and La Societe Saint-Pierre. Maman was also a
wonderful cook, enjoyed her weekly Lexicon puzzle and her time spent
at her hooking frame. there will never be another "suete" without us
thinking of how much she disliked them. Her love of fiddle music was
never as evident as when she was able to listen to her grandchildren,
Leanne and Brent play at the local Doryman. To see the tradion
continue in the family was a source of great joy and pride to her.
To the doctors and nursing staff of Le Centre de sante communautaire
Sacre-Coeur, your kindness and compassion for our Maman wil never be
forgotten. We know that she is now in the special place in heaven,
reunited with our beloved younger sister Denise, our father Placide,
her parents and her Boudreau siblings. She was at peace and ready
for her next journey. She is survived by her children, Gaston
(Claire) of Sydney Mines, Yvon (Kay) of North Sydney, Patrice of
Halifax, Andre (Helena) of Cheticamp, Anna (Scottie) MacDougall of
Dartmouth, Lise (Art) Richardson, Lisette (Maurice) Bourgeois, both
of Cheticamp, and son-in-law, Frank Richardson of Sydney. She is
also survived by brothers, Hector (Shirley) of Winnipeg, and Leo
(Jane) of Ottawa, and sisters, Elizabeth Bourgeois, Mathilda Boudrea,
Dora (Clifford) Aucoin and Laurette (Semi-John) Poirier, all of
Cheticamp. She was a loving grandmother to Leanne, Brent, Alan,
Randall, Amy, Nicole, Kayla, Natalie, Taylor and step-grandmother to
Jimmy, Joanne and Matthew, and a loving aunt to all her nephews and
nieces. She was predeceased by her husband, Placide, son, Roger (in
infancy), daughter, Denise (Richardson), brothers, Joseph and Edmond,
sisters, Agnes, Laurette and Mathilda. Visitation will take place at
Cheticamp Funeral Home, Cheticamp today, February 13, 2012, from 2-4
and 7-9 pm. Funeral mass to celebrate her life will take place at
10:30 am on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Eglise Saint-Pierre with
Pere Daniel Deveau officiating. A reception will follow at the
Acadian Centre, Cheticamp. For those who wish, donations may be amde
to Le Conseil des arts de Cheticamp, P.O. Box 100, Cheticamp, NS, B0E
1H0 or a charity of one's choice. Personal condolences may be
offered through

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Eva "Sissy" MacLeod - 82 yrs, Sydney - Eva Florence "Sissy" MacLeod,
82 yrs, of Harbourstone Enhanced Care, passed away on Friday,
February 10, 2012, at An Cala Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton
Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Starr and Aggie
(MacLennan) MacLeod of Whitney Pier. She is survived by her sister,
Anita (Jack) MacLeod of Ingonish beach, several nieces and nephews
and sister-in-law, Sheila MacLeod. She was predeceased by her
brothers, Ross and Roddie and sister-in-law, Kay (MacKay). In her
younger years, she taught school in Sydney, Halifax, Montreal and
Ottawa. As well, she travelled to Australia and New Zealand, where
she continued her love of teaching in the Grade 4 classroom. Eva
especially enjoyed her friendship with the Pier girls and their
monthly luncheons. At her request, her remains have been forwarded
to Dalhousie University for medical research. The family would like
to thank the staff of Harbourstone Enhanced Care St. Ann's Bay and
the An Cala Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional
Hospital.. Donations may be sent to Palliative Care or a charity of
one's choice. A memorial service will be held at Trinity United
Church, Whitney Pier, at 2 pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2012.

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Andrew McKay
1923-2012

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of
Andrew McKay, 88, of New Waterford on February 11, 2012 at home. Born
in Lingan, he was a son of the late Edward and Mary Ellen McKay.
Andrew was a member of the former St. Michael's Church, River Ryan,
currently the Parish Church of St. Leonard. He was a veteran of WW2
with the First Airborne Paratroopers from 1939 - 45. Andrew worked in
#12 Colliery for 28 years until he lost both legs in a mining
accident on March 9, 1971. After less than one year in
rehabilitation, he learned to walk on prosthesis thus maintaining his
independence for many years through sheer stubborness and faith. He
was a devout catholic who never spoke a bad word about anyone. Andrew
was a generous man who gave selflessly and quietly to various
charities, never once looking for recognition. Through the Children's
Christian Fund, Andrew was able to help a foster child and the two
remained in touch throughout the years. He enjoyed shopping and going
for Chinese food every Saturday and on Sunday, he would never miss
church. Even on those days he couldn't leave his home, he would watch
mass for shut-ins. Andrew loved playing crib and doing crossword
puzzles and was especially fond of his cat, 'Big Kitty'. He was a
family man who, in younger years, loved playing hockey and baseball
with his children and the neighborhood kids. He was also an avid
sports fan whose favourite team was the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Andrew died in his sleep with his angel on earth holding his hand;
his daughter, Glenda.
Surviving are daughters, Novena (Dougie) Wilcox, Stellarton, Glenda
(Bobby) Chiasson, New Waterford; sons, Joseph (Viola), Wayne
(Patricia 'Tish'), both of New Waterford; brother George, Westmount;
grandchildren, Kim, Kelly, Janelle, Melanie, Chad;
great-grandchildren, Connor, Logan, and Josh. Andrew was predeceased
by his wife Rita, brother, John and one sister in infancy.
There will be no visitation. A funeral mass of celebration will be
held Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St,
Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Father Victor Ozoufuanya
officiating. Burial wil be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Lingan, with a
luncheon to follow at St. Leonard's Parish Hall on Convent Street,
New Waterford. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be
made to the Cape Breton Branch S.P.C.A. or a charity of one's choice.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to V.J. McGillivray Funeral
Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. Online expressions of sympathy
may be sent to the family at:www.vjmcgillivray.ca.

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