The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-StarPublished: 10/21/96
KEHOE (Britten), Mary Edna - 82, St. Andrews, Antigonish Co., formerly of Rocky Bay, Richmond Co., died October 18, 1996, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Born in Poirierville, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Mary Jane (Bourque) Britten. She was a well-known school teacher for 38 years, teaching in several areas in the Richmond County School Board System. Upon her retirement she moved to St. Andrews to reside with her daughter Paula. She was a member of St. Andrew's Parish and St. Andrew's Senior Citizens. Surviving are sons, Ralph, Eric, Rocky Bay; daughters, Carmel
(Mrs. Alex Lamey), Glenora Road; Paula (Mrs. John D. MacDonald), St. Andrews brothers, Ralph, Frank, Arichat; Carl, Abbotsford, B.C.; sisters, Lorna (Mrs Willard George), Mrs. Norma Stone, Arichat; Roma (Mrs. Charles Faulkner),
Dartmouth; 11 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Chester; son, Chester William; two children in infancy. Funeral 11 a.m. today in St. Hyacinth Roman Catholic Church, D'Escousse, Rev. Ed MacIsaac officiating, assisted by Rev. Hughie D. MacDonald and Rev. Peter Baccardax. Donations to St. Hyacinth Cemetery fund or Martha's Home Health Care, Antigonish. Arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-StarPublished: 11/16/96:
KEHOE, Ralph David Guy - 53, Rocky Bay, Richmond Co., died November 15, 1996 in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Arichat, Richmond Co. he was a son of the late Chester and Mary Edna (Britten) Kehoe. He was a
mechanic most of his life. Surviving are his former wife, Elaine Jollymore, Rocky Bay; son, Jamie, Rocky Bay; daughter, Lynn (Mrs. Dean Brushett), Petit-de-Grat; sons, David, Arichat; Jerry, Gerard, Donald, Sampsons Cove; sisters, Paula (Mrs. John MacDonald), Antigonish; Carmel (Mrs. Alex Lamey), Kingsville; brother, Eric, Rocky Bay; three grandchildren. He was
predeceased by brothers, Chester, William, two in infancy. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Hyacinth Church, D'Escousse, Rev. John J. MacDonald officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society or palliative care unit of St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Arrangements entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.
Bernard F. Konning - Jan 28, 1981 Bernard F. Konning, 58, of River Bourgeois, Richmond County, died Saturday at home. Born in Holland, he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Kruitwagen) Konning. Surviving besides his wife, the former Helen Bouchie, are six sisters, Jo Hanna, Leida, Marie, Grada, Dora, and Christine, all of Holland; five brothers, Albert, Hendrick and John all of Holland; Joseph, Bloomfield, Ont; and Tony, River Bourgeois. The body is at his residence, River Bourgeois. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, Rev. High Macdonald officiating with burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
November 17, 1997 Page C07
PS: Maiden name Pertus, if you need help with nieces, nephews and
grandchildren etc., I can help. Her husband Alexander Keith
a direct descendant of the original Alexander Keiths Brewing family. Their beer
is still manufactured by another brewery.
KEITH, Loretta Matilda (Tussie)
KEITH, Loretta Matilda (Tussie) - Brooklyn, Hants Co., passed away
peacefully in the company of her family on Friday, November 14, 1997,
in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, at the age of 80. Born on October
25, 1917, in D'Escousse, Isle Madame, Richmond Co., she was a daughter
of the late A. Leonard and Florence C. (Doyle) Pertus. She was a
registered nurse, graduating from the Halifax Infirmary, Class of 1939.
Loretta and her husband, Alexander, moved from Halifax to Brooklyn in 1956.
She and her husband and their family were very active in the Nova
Scotia Horse Show Association, showing Hackney ponies. Tussie gave of herself
to the community through her commitment to many associations As a dedicated
supporter of the Girl Guides movement for 40 years, she was deeply
involved with the Newport District group and served as district commissioner
of the Girl Guides of Canada. She was a member of St. James Anglican Church,
Brooklyn; the Nova Scotia Agriculture Society; the Canadian Equestrian Federation;
board member of West Hants Historical Society; member of Kings College School
guild; Hants West Home and School; Women's Institute of Nova Scotia;
Newport Jolly Seniors; past president of the Windsor branch of the Canadian
Association for Family Living, where their new building, New Boundaries,
in Windsor was co-named the Keith-Taylor Building. She was a member
of the board of directors of Kings Meadows and of Dykeland Lodge, where
she had been a resident for the past six months. She was a tireless campaigner
for the Canadian Cancer Society and Heart and Stroke Foundation,
and will be remembered for her many years of volunteer work and kindheartedness.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed
by her family and her community. She is survived by sons, Donald and wife
Brenda (Goodfellow), Milford; David and wife Janice (Bateman), Brooklyn;
granddaughters, Karen and Julia Keith; grandson, Colin Keith; sisters, Susan
Murphy, D'Escousse; Jeanette and husband Charles Hilchie, Fall River; brother,
John Pertus and wife Trudy, Halifax; nieces, Joan Mainguy, Sillery,
Que.; Laura Bell, Halifax; nephews, Mark and Tim Pertus, Halifax.
She was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Alexander (Alex) Hugh
Holmes Keith in 1975; brother, Timothy (Tim) Pertus; niece, Patricia
(Tish) Pertus. Family will receive visitors today from 7-9 p.m. in
Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King St. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday
in St. James Anglican Church, Brooklyn, Rev. Sandy Murray and Rev. E.E. Hill
officiating. Cremation to follow. Urn burial at a later date in Camp Hill
Cemetery, Halifax. A reception will be held in the church hall after the
service for a time of fellowship. Family flowers only. Donations may be
made to St. James Anglican Church or Dykeland Lodge.
September 13, 1999; page B14
KEHOE (Poirier), Lorraine Corinne - Passed away peacefully at her home
in Rocky Bay, September 12, 1999, at the age of 77. Born in Poirierville
in 1921, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Alexandra Poirier.
She married and moved to Rocky Bay. She is survived by her husband, John
A. Kehoe and her 11 children; daughters, Cynthia, Elaine, both of Ontario;
Nancy, Rocky Bay; sons, Hector, Patrick, Paul, Al, all of Rocky Bay; Myles,
Inverness; Robert, Port Hawkesbury; Steven, North Sydney; Vincent Vancouver.
She is also survived by 21 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren;
sisters, Katie, D'Escousse; Edna, Ottawa; brothers, Jack, Moncton, N.B.;
Gerald, D'Escousse. She was predeceased by sisters, Blanch and Cecile;
brothers, Alexander, Joe, Walter, Teddy and Hughie. Visitation will be 1-3,
7-9 p.m. today and Tuesday in St. Hyacinth Parish Funeral Home. Funeral
11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Hyacinth Church, D'Escousse, Rev. Yvon Loignon
officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the Canadian Cancer Society
April 29, 2000
KENNEDY, James Francis - 63, Port Hawkesbury, occurred Thursday, April
27, 2000, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Halifax,
he was a son of the late Raymond and Mary Agnes (Goodhew) Kennedy. He
was a graduate of St. Mary's University in 1957; Nova Scotia Technical
College (TUNS), in 1959, as an Electrical Engineer. He was an employee
of Nova Scotia Power Commission from 1959-1968 and Stora Forest Industries,
Point Tupper, from 1968 until his retirement in 1994. He was a member of
St. Joseph's Parish and a member of S.A.E.R.C. Advisory Council. He is
survived by his wife the former, Bernadette Hureau; daughters, Susan (David),
Vancouver, B.C.; Kathy (Dale), Falkland; Jackie, Antigonish; Janice, Troy;
sons, Chris (Jacqui), Port Hawkesbury; Rob (Angie), Greely, Ont.; Sean
(Andrea), Atikokan, Ont.; brothers, Ray (Mary), Eastern Passage; Frank
(Danielle), Halifax; grandchildren, Nicolas, Ryan, Hadley, Pauline, Rebecca,
Jeremy, Sydney, Kaitlyn, Juliet. He was predeceased
by sisters, Joan MacDougall, Patricia DeYoung, Sheila Morgan. Visitation
7-9 p.m. Sunday, 2-9 p.m. Monday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port
Hawkesbury. Funeral mass 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic
Church, Rev. Bill Burke officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial
donations may be made to St. Joseph's Parish or Strait Richmond Palliative
Care Society
December 26, 2000
KINSLOW, Mary Eunice Irene - 68, Pondville, Richmond Co., died December
25, 2000, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Poirierville,
she was a daughter of the late Melvin and Cecilia (Poirier) Edwards.
Surviving are daughters, Maureen, Dundee; Walleen, Mulgrave; Lori, Havre
Boucher; sons, Glen, New Brunswick; Keith, Brent, Granpique Road; Mark,
Halifax; brothers, Eddie, Arichat; Vernon, Halifax; nine grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Wallace Kinslow; brother, Maurice Edwards.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial service at a later date. Donations can
be made to the family at C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral arrangements
entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.
Sunday, November 18, 2001
KEHOE, Junior - 72, San Clemente, California, formerly of Rocky Bay, Richmond
Co., died November 16, 2001, at home. Born in Rocky Bay, he was a son
of the late James P. "Jim" and Artemise (Cavanagh) Kehoe. He is survived
by his wife, Linda; four daughters; one son; sister, Alice Rose
(Bill), Oregon, USA; brothers, John, Rocky Bay; Ulysse and Daniel, Massachusetts,
USA. He was predeceased by sister, Mary; brothers, Howard, Bill and Bernie.
Burial to take place in California. Condolences can be sent to c.h.boudreau@ns.sympatico.ca.
Wednesday, November 14, 2001
KIELEY, Kevin A. - 24, Glace Bay, died November 11, 2001, in Ontario. Born in Etobicoke, Ont., he was a son of Michael and Frances (MacNeil) Kieley. Surviving are brother, Michael, British Columbia; his loving friend and companion, Edna and daughter, Andrea, Glace Bay; several aunts, uncles, cousins; niece, Erica; nephews, Dustin, Parker, Michael. He was
predeceased by grandparents, John T. and Catherine MacNeil, Michael and Angela Kieley. Visitation took place in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay (849-4505). Funeral 2 p.m. today in St. Anne's Church, Rev. Clifford Bisson officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Donations to L'Arche Community, Whycocomagh.
Sunday, November 18, 2001
KEHOE, Junior - 72, San Clemente, California, formerly of Rocky Bay, Richmond Co., died November 16, 2001, at home. Born in Rocky Bay, he was a son of the late James P. "Jim" and Artemise (Cavanagh) Kehoe. He is survived by his wife, Linda; four daughters; one son; sister, Alice Rose (Bill), Oregon, USA; brothers, John, Rocky Bay; Ulysse and Daniel, Massachusetts,
USA. He was predeceased by sister, Mary; brothers, Howard, Bill and Bernie. Burial to take place in California. Condolences can be sent to c.h.boudreau@ns.sympatico.ca.
(In the Orange County Register in California
Obituaries
November 19, 2001
James Hubert Kehoe Sr., 70, of San Clemente, an employee of Jim's Delta Tire, died Nov. 14, 2001, of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. today, Lesneski Mortuary, San Clemente. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, San Clemente. Son, James Jr.; daughters, Cathy, Donna, Susie, Nancy; six grandchildren.)
Tuesday, May 21, 2002
KEHOE, John Alphonse - 82, Arichat, formerly of Rocky Bay, died May 20, 2002, at his residence, in St Anne Community & Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Born in Rocky Bay, he was a son of the late James and Artemise (Cavanaugh) Kehoe. He was a self-employed fisherman most of his life. He was president for many years and founder of the Cape Breton Fishermen's Association. He is survived by daughters, Cynthia, Elaine, Nancy; sons, Hector, Patrick, Paul, Al, Myles, Robert, Steven, Vincent; sister, Alice; brothers, Ulysses, Daniel; 21 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Lorraine Corinne (Poirier); brothers, Howard, Bill, Bernie, Junior; sister, Mary. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday in St. Hyacinth Church, D'Escousse, Rev Bruno Ruel officiating. Burial of remains to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat or Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at: c.h.boudreau@ns.sympatico.ca
Monday, July 22, 2002
KEHOE, Charles Raymond "Ray" - 71, Port Hawkesbury, died Friday, July 19, 2002, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late William and Marcella (Kelly) Kehoe. He was employed for 30 years by Stora Enso, Port Hawkesbury until his retirement in 1990. He was a former employee of Sydney Steel Corporation, Railway Department. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish. He was an adult altar server and a third degree member of Cape Nova Council, 7924 K.O.C. He was an honorary member of the Port Hawkesbury Volunteer Fire
Department. Surviving are his wife, the former Anna MacArthur; daughters, Raylene (Ed) MacDonald, Long Point; Karen (Almon) Chisholm, Port Hawkesbury; sons, John (Susan), Halifax; Charlie (Charlene), Paul (Erin), all of Port Hawkesbury; sister, Margaret (Bob) Walsh, Sydney; brother, Gerald (Theresa), Sydney; Frankie, Calgary, Alta.; grandchildren, Brad, Robbie, Jeanne, Alex, Allan, David, Sarah, Ashley, Michelle, Billy, Erica. He was predeceased by brothers, Stanley, Gregory "Buddy", Michael and Lawrence. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today with a vigil service at 8:30 p.m., both in Dennis
Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Father Bill Crispoofficiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Parish Building Fund or a charity of your choice.
Tuesday, September 3, 2002
KING, Harold Frederick - 89, Evanston, Richmond Co., died Saturday,
August 31, 2002, in Richmond Villa, St. Peter's. Born in Evanston, he was
a son of the late Robert A. and Susan (McNamara) King. He was retired from
the material handling department of Stora Forest Industries, Point Tupper.
He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Parish, Lower River Inhabitants. He
was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are his
daughters, Isabel (Francis) Cogswell, Evanston; Florence McLeod, Alberta;
daughter-in-law, Lorraine King, Evanston; sons, Angus (Yolonde), Oakville,
Ont.; Charlie, Port Hawkesbury; Leo (Anne), Oakville, Ont.; Peter, Alberta;
Dennis (Rose), Joseph (Claudette), both of Evanston; 35 grandchildren; 33
great-grandchildren; great great-granddaughter, Faith. He was predeceased
by his wife, the former Barbara (MacEachern); daughter, Catherine McNamara;
sons, Patrick and Alexander; sisters, Dora, Jen, Agnes and Loretta;
brothers, Robert, Walter, Henry and Edward. Visitation will be 2-4,
7-9 p.m. today in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral
mass will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic
Church,
Father Allan MacPhie officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.
Monday, July 29, 2002
KELLY, Mary Corinne - Halifax, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2002, in Parkstone Enhanced Care. Born in Janvrin's Island, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late John and Bertha (Decoste) Dore. She was a long-time member of St. Theresa's Parish, The Children of Mary and The Daughters of Isabella, one of her favorite pastimes was dancing. Surviving are sons,
Granville "Bullet" and wife Joan, Carl "Soupy" and wife Pat, Kenneth and wife Jeannette; sisters, Alice and Eva, both of Massachusetts, U.S.A.; brother, Benny, Janvrin's Island; grandchildren, Paul, Patrick, Danny, Tracey and Carla; great-grandchildren, "A.J." and Callie; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence; sisters, Margaret, Marion and Sylvia; brothers, Wilfred, John, Joseph, Leo and Roddie. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Joseph Hattie, OMI officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association. The family wishes to thank Corinne's many nurses and care givers at the QEII Transitional Unit and Parkstone Enhanced Care. www.funeralscanada.com/homes/snow
Monday, July 22, 2002
KEHOE, Charles Raymond "Ray" - 71, Port Hawkesbury, died Friday, July 19, 2002, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late William and Marcella (Kelly) Kehoe. He was employed for 30 years by Stora Enso, Port Hawkesbury until his retirement in 1990. He was a former employee of Sydney Steel Corporation, Railway Department. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish. He was an adult altar server and a third degree member of Cape Nova Council, 7924 K.O.C. He was an honorary member of the Port Hawkesbury Volunteer Fire
Department. Surviving are his wife, the former Anna MacArthur; daughters, Raylene (Ed) MacDonald, Long Point; Karen (Almon) Chisholm, Port Hawkesbury; sons, John (Susan), Halifax; Charlie (Charlene), Paul (Erin), all of Port Hawkesbury; sister, Margaret (Bob) Walsh, Sydney; brother, Gerald (Theresa), Sydney; Frankie, Calgary, Alta.; grandchildren, Brad, Robbie, Jeanne, Alex, Allan, David, Sarah, Ashley, Michelle, Billy, Erica. He was predeceased by brothers, Stanley, Gregory "Buddy", Michael and Lawrence. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today with a vigil service at 8:30 p.m., both in Dennis
Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Father Bill Crispo officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Parish Building Fund or a charity of your choice.
KYTE (Baccardax), Lillian - Peacefully in Montreal on Thursday, September 18, 1997. Formerly from Nova Scotia, Mrs. Kyte is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Aubrey; sons, Glenn and Kevin; twin daughters, Carmel and Anne Marie; daughter-in-law, Ales-sandra; twin
granddaughters, Emma and Emily, all in Montreal. Also survived by her sister, Audrey and brother, Oswald of Cape Breton, as well as her many relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, William (Bertie) and Maud (Langlois) Baccardax. Following two days at
Armstrong Funeral Home, Montreal, and Monday morning mass at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Montreal, Lillian will be resting at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George St., Sydney, on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 23 and 24. Mass at St. Joseph's Church, Sydney, Thursday, September 25, at 11 a.m. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Dona-tions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Saturday, June 7, 2003
The Halifax Herald Limited
KEHOE, Gerald Matthew
KEHOE, Gerald Matthew - 72, Rocky Bay, passed away Thursday, June 5,
2003, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII, Halifax. Born in Rocky Bay, August
2, 1930, he was the only son of the late Theophilus and Ellen (Doyle) Kehoe.
He was a member of the S.I.U. He sailed for 38 years on the Great Lakes.
He is survived by his wife, Valerie (Rogers); sisters, Ann (Gurney), Grand
Anse; Dee (Keating), Rose (Bowen), both of Rocky Bay; Mary Ellen (Rogers),
West Arichat.
Cremation has taken place.Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in
C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Memorial service to celebrate the
life of Gerald will be held 11 a.m. Monday in Saint Hyacinth Church, D'Escousse,
Rev. Bruno Ruel officiating. Burial of ashes to follow in Saint Hyacinth
Parish Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Heart and
Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of your choice. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family at: c.h.boudreau@ns.sympatico.ca
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaer.
Saturday, June 7, 2003
KEHOE, Gerald Matthew - 72, Rocky Bay, passed away Thursday, June 5,
2003, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII, Halifax. Born in Rocky Bay, August
2, 1930, he was the only son of the late Theophilus and Ellen (Doyle) Kehoe.
He
was a member of the S.I.U. He sailed for 38 years on the Great Lakes.
He is survived by his wife, Valerie (Rogers); sisters, Ann (Gurney), Grand
Anse; Dee (Keating), Rose (Bowen), both of Rocky Bay; Mary Ellen (Rogers),
West Arichat. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m.
Sunday in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Memorial service to celebrate
thelife of Gerald will be held 11 a.m. Monday in Saint Hyacinth Church,
D'Escousse, Rev. Bruno Ruel officiating. Burial of ashes to follow in Saint
Hyacinth Parish Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences
may be sent to the family at: c.h.boudreau@ns.sympatico.ca
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
Monday, January 12, 2004
KEHOE, Eric Joseph - 57, died January 9, 2004, in Strait Richmond Hospital,
Evanston. Born in Arichat, he was a son of the late Chester and Edna (Britten)
Kehoe. He was an ordinary seaman on the Great Lakes most of his working life.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Hattie, at home; daughter, Stacy,
Halifax; sisters, Carmel (Alex) Lamey, Glenora, Richmond Co.; Paula (John)
MacDonald, Antigonish; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother,
Ralph. Cremation has taken place. Funeral mass to celebrate his life will
be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 17, in St. Hyacinth Roman Catholic Church,
D'Escousse, Rev. Bruno Ruel officiating. Donations may be made to the Canadian
Cancer Society or Strait Richmond Palliative Care Unit. No flowers by request.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the compassionate care and direction of
IML Funeral Services, Petit de Grat. On-line condolences may be made at:
IML@ns.sympatico.ca
In "THE CHRONICLE-HERALD" Halifax newspaper.
Saturday, November 13, 2004
KAWUZA, Mae - L'Ardoise, died November 10, 2004, in Richmond Villa. Born in
L'Ardoise 95 years ago, she was one of 13 children of the late Pascal and Jane
(Martell) Samson. She worked at Canadian General Electric in Toronto for many
years until her retirement. She soon moved back home to L'Ardoise to be near her
family. She is survived by sisters, Emeline (Mrs. Johnnie Peters), L'Ardoise,
Sophie (Mrs. Harold Doe), Toronto, and Rose Samson, L'Ardoise. She was
predeceased in 1963 by her husband, Mike; brothers, Leo, Wallace, Clarence,
Gerald, Gordon; sisters, Irene (Mrs. Joe Gaudet), Delia
(Mrs. Barney Rogers), Emma (Mrs. Urbain Martell) and one sister in infancy. No
visitation. Cremation has taken place. Funeral mass will be held Monday,
November 15, at 11 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Rev.
Barrett-Clare Johnson officiating. Burial will take place at her husband's side
in Toronto. We would like to extend or thanks to the staff of Richmond Villa,
St. Peter's. Arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral
Home, St. Peter's.
KAVANAUGH-YOUNG, Mary Catherine
KAVANAUGH-YOUNG, Mary Catherine - 80, Halifax and formerly of North Sydney,
passed away peacefully Saturday, January 28, 2006, in St. Vincent's Guest House,
Halifax, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bay St. Lawrence, she was the
oldest daughter of the late Matthew Whitty and Elizabeth (MacDonald) Whitty.
Mary was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was
generous with her time and talents. She was happiest when surrounded by her
family and friends. She loved to cook and bake and always had room for one, two
or ten more at her table. During her stay in St. Vincent's she was easily
recognized by her ready smile and in turn was loved by both staff and residents.
She is survived by her caring and devoted husband of almost eight years, Patrick
Young; her daughters, Mary (Venard) Boudreau, Petit de Grat; Linda (Merino)
Dipersio, North Sydney; Wilhelmina "Willie and Chip" (Alphonsus) Healy,
Dartmouth; Casilda Gallagher, Perth Andover, N.B.; her sons, Douglas (Jean)
Cavanaugh, Timothy Kavanaugh, both of North Sydney; Calvin (Debbie) Kavanaugh ,
Mississauga, Ont. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren and 31
great-grandchildren; sisters, Clara Samson, Port Hawkesbury; Elizabeth Shea,
Ingonish; Genevieve (John Roland) Samson, Italy Cross; brothers, Dan (Stella)
Whitty, Bras d'Or; Billy (Edna) Whitty, Clarence Whitty, both of Louisdale;
Melvin (Marlene) Whitty, Halifax; sisters-in-law, Sarah Ballantyne, Dorothy
Dezajiacomo and Casilda Whitty. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 51
years, William Douglas Kavanaugh and their precious children, Brian Alonzo and
Casilda Emma; grandchildren, Deborah Ann Boudreau and Derek Dipersio;
great-grandson, Andrew Whitty Kavanaugh; sister, Alberta Jane, and brother,
Timothy A.; daughter-in-law, Peggy Kavanaugh; brothers-in-law, Aussie Shea,
Francis Sampson and Everett Kavanaugh. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. today
and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St.,
North Sydney. Funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph
Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Tom MacNeil officiating. Burial to take place in
Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may
be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Alzheimer Society
of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences may be made to:
info@wjdooley.com "Whatsoever you do to
the least of my brethren, that you do unto Me."
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