"C" Obituaries
CAMERON, Alan Edward - 52, Mount Uniacke, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Mary (Slaunwhite) and Wilfred Cameron. While studying, and later graduating from St. Mary's University, Alan worked as a manager for Wandlyn Inns in Halifax and Antigonish. Following this, he thoroughly enjoyed a career of over 20 years as a publisher's representative in the book industry. He was a referee with Volleyball Nova Scotia and an avid golfer. Alan is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 29 years, Debra (Organ), as well as his daughters "the girls", who were a constant source of pride, Lindsay (Nick) Richards, Mount Uniacke; Kelly (Brian) Power, Amherst; and Jessica (Terry) Carew, Mount Uniacke; also by his adored grandchildren, Cameron and Cody Richards, Mount Uniacke; and Alan Power, Amherst; brother, Donald (Colleen) Cameron, Fort McMurray, Alta.; uncle, Scott Cameron, Wellington; parents-in-law, Ann-Marie and George Organ, Mount Uniacke; sister-in-law, Cynthia (Organ) Maxwell, Mount Uniacke; nieces and nephews, Andrew and Heather Cameron, Fort McMurray; Julia and Joey Maxwell, Mount Uniacke. Besides his parents, Alan was predeceased by his uncle, Ivan Cameron; aunts, Jean Howlett, Annie Lively; brother-in-law, Joseph Organ. Visitation will be held in Atlantic Funeral Home, Sackville Drive, today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral, with reception to follow, in St. John's United Church in Fall River on Saturday at 2 p.m. Donations may be made to Wellington United Church or Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association. Family flowers only. On-line condolences may be made by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
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Published: October 27, 2006
CAMERON, Albert Leonard "Al" -
88, Duke Street, Trenton, passed away peacefully in Aberdeen Regional
Hospital on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, after a lengthy illness. Al was born
in New Glasgow on October 11, 1917. He was a son of the late Leonard and
Laura (Dick) Cameron. He was the stepson of the late Hannah Cameron. Al owned
and operated a grocery business for many years on Duke Street, Trenton.
Those who frequented his store could also attest to his good humour. He
always met his customers with a smile and more often than not, he had a
little story to tell. He was a member of First United Church, Trenton, and
was an active member of First United Church Men's Club. He also served on
the Session of First United Church as well as holding the offices of
Chairman of the Board of Managers, Chairman of the Official Board and Chairman
of the Trustees of the church. Al was a Sunday school teacher, taking much
pride and interest in the youth he taught. He held the great distinction
of being honoured with a Life Membership to the British Foreign Bible Society, a
privilege which was bestowed upon him in accordance with his contribution
and work for the Bible Society. Al also served on the boards of St. John
Ambulance, the Lions Club, where he served as president. He served for seven
years on the Board of Directors of the Children's Aid Society. Al was an
ardent member of Doric Lodge No. 91, AF & AM, Trenton, where he served
in many offices including Master of Doric Lodge in 1959. He went on to serve
as District Deputy Grand Master in 1971. Al served in both these
capacities in a manner which made his Lodge proud. He received his 50 year
Jewel from the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia in 1998 and his 55 year Bar in
2003. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 69 years, Betty (MacDougall);
his son, Baxter, Pictou; his grandchildren, James (Pam), Susan, Rickey
(Cheryl), and Tanya; his great-grandchildren, Charles, Lindsay, Cheryl and
Alan, and great great-grandchild, Riley. He is also survived by his
half-brothers, Cyril and Leonard. Besides his parents, he was predeceased
by his brother, George and sister, Mona; his half-brother, Purvis, and his
half-sister, Thelma. The family will receive visitors in R.H. Porter Funeral
Home, High Street, Trenton, today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Doric Lodge No. 91
AF & AM, Trenton, will hold a Masonic Service today at 6.45 p.m. in
the funeral home. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held
in First United Church, High Street, Trenton, on Thursday, April 27, at 2
p.m., Rev. Sandy MacLean officiating. Donations can be made to the General
Memorial Fund, First United Church, Trenton, or Aberdeen Regional Hospital
Palliative Care Unit.
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Published: April 26, 2006
CAMERON, Allister Raymond "Ray" - 84, of 264 Almont Ave., New Glasgow, passed away suddenly at home on June 23, 2006. Ray was a son of the late Allan D. and Catherine (MacLean) Cameron. He was born in Fairmont, Antigonish Co., where he lived with his grandparents, the late Daniel and Elizabeth (MacDonald) Cameron. At 13 years of age, he became a student of the late Hugh A. MacDonald and became an accomplished Scottish violinist. In his younger years, he joined old time orchestras, one of which was the Eastern Airs who played for dances and on CJFX. Ray was very involved with Antigonish Highland Games Track and Field. At age 16, he joined the Pictou Highlanders and in 1939 became a member of the 86th Battery and transferred to the 87th Battery, serving overseas. Ray was a 67 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion. In 1943, he married Phyllis Walsh, who predeceased him in 1983. Ray was employed by Cunard Shipping Lines, Nova Construction and the Commissionaires until his retirement. He was a blood donor to the Canadian Red Cross for many years. He is survived by his wife, Rita MacIsaac-Cameron; his brothers, Blaise, Clarence, Allan D. Jr., Berkley, all of Antigonish County; St. John of Yarmouth; sisters, Zita Fortier, Antigonish; Rhoda King, New York; special nephew, Rollie, London, England; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, grandparents, brothers, Donald and Owen; sisters, Adell and Carmelita. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation by request. A memorial mass will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday in Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Forge Street, Trenton, with Rev. Robert Day officiating. Members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 29, Trenton, are invited to attend. Interment in St. Ninian's Cemetery, Antigonish, at 12 noon with Father Vincent MacLellan officiating. Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 59, Antigonish, will meet in the cemetery to hold their service. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
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Published: June 26, 2006
CAMERON (MacDonald) (MacEachern), Annie Catherine - 83, Judique, passed away
peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2006, in Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home.
Born in Judique, she was the daughter of the late Hugh A. (Allan Andrew)
and Marion (MacMaster) MacDonald. She was a member of St. Andrew's Parish,
Judique Women's Club and the Kildonan Seniors Club. In her earlier years
she was employed at Mount St. Bernard College, Antigonish and in New York.
The last surviving member of her immediate family, she is survived by her
children, Marion (Malcolm) MacLeod, Mabou; Sally, Dan Hughie (Arlene),
John Leo MacEachern, Anne Marie (Harold) MacDonald, all of Judique; Mary
Elizabeth Boutlier, Dartmouth; Evelyn MacEachern (Joe), Port Hawkesbury; Bob
(Brenda) MacEachern, Port Hastings; 15 grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her
first husband, John Allan MacEachern (1963), and second husband, Jim Alex
Cameron (1992) ; brothers, Angus in infancy, JD, Duncan, James, Allan
"Skipper" Donald, and son-in-law, John Dan MacDonald. Resting at
the Judique Men's Club today 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass
will be offered Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Andrew's Church Judique with
Rev. Allan MacMillan and Rev. Duncan MacIsaac presiding. Burial to follow
in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of
Green's Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.
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Published: April 24, 2006
CAMERON, Donald A. - 85, Banff, Alta., passed away September 3, 2006, in Banff Mineral Springs Hospital. Cremation followed. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Alex and Mary Agnes (MacDonald) Cameron (South Side Harbour, Antigonish Co.). He was a veteran and served as Flying Officer in the R.C.A.F. He attended St. F.X. University and Technical University of Nova Scotia, obtaining a degree in electrical engineering. Most of his years were spent in Ottawa employed by the Federal Civil Service. He was married to Isabel Wallace from Brandon, Man. In 2002, he moved to Banff where he resided until his death. Surviving are his former wife, Isabel; daughters, Patricia (Robert) Kelly, Calgary; Deborah, Donna Lynn (Bill) Maher, both of Banff; son, Michael, Vancouver; grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Kelly, Ryley and Delaney Maher; brothers, Owen (Peggy), South Side Harbour; John F. (Joan) Belleville, Ont.; Leo (Kay), Harbour Centre, Antigonish Co.; sisters, Genevieve (Jim) MacDonald, Fraser's Mills, Antigonish Co.; Sister M. Alexia (C.S.M.), Antigonish; Bernardine (Hector) MacNeil, Beaver Bank; sisters-in-law, Diane (Charlie), South Side Harbour; Shirley (Joe), Kanata, Ont.; brother-in-law, John Haley, Antigonish; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his son-in-law, Robert; sisters, Florence (Neil) MacLean; Theresa (John) Haley; brothers, Charlie and Joseph; brother-in-law, Neil; nephews, Allen and Eddie Philip Cameron. There will be no visitation. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, Friday September 29, at 3 p.m. in Ste. Croix Church, Pomquet, Rev. P.J. Baccardax presiding. Burial of ashes in the church cemetery. Reception to follow in the church hall. www.MacIsaacs.ca
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Published: September 27, 2006
CAMERON, Duncan F. - 95, Halifax, passed away April 2, 2006, in Northwood
Centre. Born in Mabou, he was a son of the late John Dan and Mary
(MacDonald) Cameron of South West Mabou. Duncan was employed as a
shipwright carpenter by the Halifax Dockyards for over 35 years. One
notable accomplishment was building a home through one of the first
co-operative housing programs in Canada. Duncan's passion was working with wood
and tools, and producing some very refined items of wood. Duncan will be
fondly remembered for his singing, laughter and overall outgoing
personality, and never lost his Gaelic tongue. He is survived by son, John A.
(Joanne) Cameron, Halifax; granddaughters, Darlene (Stephen) Newman, Wendy
(Bryan) Broussard, Jennifer (Anthony) Carlisle; five great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Euphemia (O'Hanley) Cameron; half-sisters,
Anne, Mary; brothers, John D., Alex Finlay. Our heartfelt thanks to the 9th
floor staff of Northwood Centre for their unceasing level of compassion
and caring. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home,
6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Cremation has taken place. Funeral mass will be held 1
p.m. Saturday, April 8, in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 2 Melody
Dr., by Mount Saint Vincent University, Father Bernard O'Neil officiating.
Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a
charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent by visiting:
www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
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Published: April 5, 2006
CAMERON, Eugene Arnold - 92, Caledonia, Queens Co., passed away peacefully on June 19, 2006, in North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia, in the presence of his loving family. Born in Eureka, Pictou Co., he was a son of the late George A. and Mary (Jones) Cameron. Arnold's first career was with the family business working in the Moose River, Tangier and Renfrew gold mines. During the Second World War, he worked as a machinist at the Trenton Gun Shops and later worked as one of the first assemblers of the Canadian Forces CF-100. He also had careers with Marconi Television in Los Angeles, Calif.; Bata Shoe Company, Toronto; StenPro, Liverpool, and spent his final career years working with the Maintenance Department at Kedji National Park. He was a founding member of the Pictou County Boy Scouts, achieving the rank of King Scout. He was a member of the Trenton Gun Shop Memory Club, and the Maritime and Lunenburg County Fiddlers' Associations. Arnold loved nature and spent many years exploring the woods, brooks and lakes of the North Queens area. He was also an avid craftsman and loved spending time in his workshop making grandfather clocks. He loved trout fishing and would always welcome the chance to hit the brooks with his wife, Joan, his children or his grandchildren. Arnold's last two and a half years were spent at North Queens Nursing Home in Caledonia. His family would like to extend a special thanks and a sincere appreciation to the devoted and caring staff of North Queens Nursing Home, especially the Alzheimer's Wing for making his time there very special. He will be sadly missed by his family and he will always be in our thoughts and hearts, knowing he is with the good Lord, with his mother and father and the rest of his family. Arnold is survived by his wife, Joan (Fancy), Caledonia, Queens Co.; son, Bill (Fiona), Hamilton, Ont.; daughters, Bernice (Michael) Gaetz, Winnipeg, Man.; Jane-Marie (Scott) Jenson, Salem, Ore.; grandchildren, Karin Gaetz, Winnipeg, Man.; David (Analie) Gaetz, Greenwood, and Danielle Gillespie, Salem, Ore. Arnold is also survived by his sister, Georgina (Foster) Works, Kingston, Ont. He was predeceased by sisters, Jessie, Elsie, Ruth and Margaret; brothers, George and Laurie. Visitation will be held today from 7-9 p.m. in Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 22, at 2 p.m. in Harmony Cemetery, Harmony, Rev. John Boddy officiating. Family flowers only. In memory of Arnold, donations may be made to North Queens Nursing Home, R.R.1, Caledonia, Queens Co., NS BOT 1BO. On-line condolences may be made to: www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Published: June 21, 2006
CAMERON, Lola Adela - 92, Valley View Villa, Riverton, formerly of Goshen,
passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2006, in the villa. Born in Whitehead,
Guysborough Co., she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret
(Munroe) Feltmate. Lola was a resident of Goshen for most of her life. She was
the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are
daughters, Helen Fitt, New Glasgow; Jean Cameron, Dartmouth; Leona (Ron)
Bell, Dartmouth; sons, Gordon (Carol) and Glenn, both of Goshen; Carmon,
Antigonish; John, Ontario; 27 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert F. Cameron; daughter, Kathy
Deon; sons, Reid and Lawrence Cameron, and Walter in infancy. The family will
receive visitors from 7-9 p.m. today in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New
Glasgow, where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday with
Lori Crocker, Diaconal Minister, officiating. Burial will be in Goshen Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Lola may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: April 27, 2006
CAMPBELL, Annie May - 97, Richmond Villa, St. Peter's, died June 3, 1993, in
the home. Born in Little Judique Ponds, she was a daughter of the late
John (Big John) and Mary Ellen (MacDonald) MacDonald. She is survived by
two daughters, Mary (Mrs. James Boudreau), St. Peter's; Betty (Mrs. Jacques
Benoit), Sydney; son, John, Westmount, Cape Breton County; sister,
Catherine (Mrs. Jack MacKillop), Judique. She was predeceased by her
husband, Peter F.; four brothers, Archie, John Colin, John, Angus D.; three
sisters, Isabel, Sadie, Margaret. Visitation will be 2-10 p.m. today in
Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Funeral will be 10 a.m.
Saturday in Sacred Heart Church, Johnstown. Burial will be in parish cemetery.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 06/04/93
CAMPBELL, Colin - 88, Cove Guest Home, Sydney, died March 25, 1994, in
Sydney City Hospital. Born in Main-A-Dieu, he was a son of the late James
and Hanora (Burke) Campbell. He was the last surviving member of his
immediate family. He is survived by 15 sons, James, Halifax; Andrew, Antrim;
Thomas, Frank, Selby, Raymond, all of Dutch Settlement; Robert, Glace Bay;
Peter, Sydney; Victor, John Hugh, Keith, Garfield, all of Catalone;
Gregory, Joey, Steven, all of Main-A-Dieu; five daughters, Pauline (Mrs. Armand
Denys), Quebec; Margie (Mrs. Igantius Campbell), Theresa (Mrs. Joseph
Spencer), Alice Campbell, all of Main-ADieu; Ada (Mrs. Graham Bussey),
Catalone; stepdaughter, Georgina (Mrs. Garfield MacNamara), Glace Bay; 59
grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first
wife, the former Mary Stella Lahey; second wife, Isabel Alice Locke; two
sons, Colin, Gene David; daughter, Melvina; three brothers, Edmund, Robert
Henry, Elias; two sisters, Elizabeth Burke, Sadie Bran; two stepbrothers,
Thomas and Charles Mountain; two stepsisters, Mary and Abby Boudreau.
Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in W.A. Chant Funeral Home, Louisbourg.
Funeral will be 4 p.m. Sunday in Immaculate Conception Church, Main-A-Dieu,
Rev. Pius Hawley officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Donations may be made to MainA-Dieu Cemetery Fund.
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Published: 03/26/94
CAMPBELL, Dan - 79, died June 10, 2006, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Richard and Tessie (Brown) Campbell. Survivng are devoted wife, Patricia (McNeil); son, Arthur (Rosemary); brother, Murray; grandchildren, Michael, Brian and Tracey; great-grandchildren, Jessica and Johnathan. Visiting today 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral mass 11 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Donations to Victorian Order of Nurses. On-line expressions of sympathy may be sent: www.vjmcgillivray.ca
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Published: June 12, 2006
CAMPBELL, Duncan Gerard - 59, Shore Road, Judique, died August 7, 1994, in
Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Port Hood, he was a son of
John Martin and Mary Jessie (MacInnis) Campbell. He was a member of St.
Peter's Church, Port Hood and worked as a truck driver for R.L. Cotton Lumber
Ltd. He was an avid gardener. He is survived by a son, David, at home;
three brothers, Stephen, Toronto; John Alex, Prince George, B.C.; Tony,
Yellowknife; six sisters, Florence (Mrs. Ray Fecteau), Theresa (Mrs. John
Hogan), both of Toronto; Marie (Mrs. Fred MacLellan), Inverness; Josephine
(Mrs. Ronnie MacDonald), Harbourview; Tina (Mrs. Pat Murphy), Mississauga,
Ont.; Betty Ann Campbell, Judique; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by his wife, the former Josephine Aucoin; brother, Donald. Visitation will
be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in Port Hood Community Funeral Home. Funeral will
be 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Peter's Church, Port Hood, Rev. Eugene Morris
officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Heart
and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Port Hood Community Funeral Home.
Arrangements are under the direction of W.J. Whitty Funeral Home, Port
Hawkesbury.
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Published: 08/08/94
Campbell, Eliza Jane - 98, Halifax, died March 10, 1993, in St. Vincent's
Guesthouse, Halifax. Born in Rockadale, Cape Breton County, she was a
daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Boudreau) Martell. She is
survived by a brother, Desire, Halifax; several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her husband, Alex; three brothers, Willie, Helair, Albert;
three sisters, Minnie, Angelique, Marion. The body is in Cruikshank's
Halifax Funeral Home, Robie Street, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will
be 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Lloyd
O'Neil officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower
Sackville.
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Published: 03/12/93
CAMPBELL, Ellen Seattle - 84, Mary's Abide-A-While Home Ltd., Shelburne,
passed away April 2, 2006, in Roseway Hospital, Sandy Point. Born in West
Middle Sable, Shelburne Co., she was a daughter of the late William and
Ada (Latham) Wolfe. Ellen served during the Second World War in the air force.
She later worked at the CIBC in Winnipeg and Shelburne until her
retirement. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Shelburne. She is
survived by brother, David Wolfe; sisters, Lalia Maillet, Yarmouth; Georgenia
Batchelor, Alberta; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by daughter, Donna Hale Connor; brother, Stillman Wolfe;
sisters, Eldora Moody, Josephine Pierce, and Edith Robart. There will be a
graveside memorial service and interment of ashes in West Middle Sable
Cemetery today at 2 p.m. with Rev. Troy Dennis officiating. Arrangements are
under the direction of H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Shelburne.
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Published: April 4, 2006
CAMPBELL, Ernest W. (Barney) - 67, 29 Kendall St., Sydney, died November 24,
1997, at home. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late John and Mary
(Young) Campbell. He was a retired employee of the city. Surviving are
daughters, Judy Aucoin, Sydney; Shauna Muise, Antigonish; sons, Sandy,
Drumheller, Alta.; Charles, Kamloops, B.C.; Darrell, Port Hawkesbury; 13
grandchildren; brothers, Archie, Lawrence (Gig), Sydney. He was
predeceased by sisters, Rose (Rose), Ann (Hartigan); brother, Joseph (Dod).
Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney.
Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in Holy Redeemer Church. Burial to follow in
Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to Cape Breton Palliative
Care.
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Published: 11/26/97
CAMPBELL, Hector W. - 91, Halifax, died March 19, 1994, in Glades Nursing
Home, Halifax. Born in Johnstown, Richmond County, he was a son of the
late Jerry and Mary (MacNeil) Campbell. He worked as a stevedore for 47
years retiring in 1974. He was the last surviving member of his immediate
family. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Boudreau; daughter,
Catherine Power, Hatchet Lake; three sons, Donald, Ephrem, both of
Halifax; Maurice, Boutiliers Point; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild. He
was predeceased by three brothers, Lauchie, Jimmy Joe, Donald; three
sisters, Sister Jeromina, Sadie Griffen, Annie Saxton; son, Joseph in
infancy. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic Funeral Home,
Halifax. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Catherines Roman Catholic
Church, Halifax, Rev. Raymond March officiating. Burial to follow in Gate
of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only. Donations may be made
to any charity.
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Published: 03/21/94
CAMPBELL, John James "Jack" - 71, Coxheath, died July 4, 2006. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of the late John "Kelly" and Kathleen (O'Neill) Campbell. Surviving are daughter, Ellen (Roddie) MacKenzie; sons, Terry (Wendy), Jackie; sister, Del Jessome; brother, Terry; granddaughter, Ashley; sister-in-law, Marguerite LeBlanc; godson, Bobby LeBlanc; companion, Edmoroda "Eddie" MacDonald; nieces, nephews. He was predeceased by wife, Jean. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Fatima Church. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Condolences to: twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca
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Published: July 6, 2006
CAMPBELL, John Thomas (Jack) - 56, Port Hawkesbury, formerly of Hay Cove,
Richmond County, died March 13, 1993, in Strait Richmond Hospital,
Evanston. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late John Michael and
Margaret (Dwyer) Campbell. He worked as an electricial contractor in the Port
Hawkesbury area. He was a member of IEBW for 34 years and local union
1852. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Port Hawkesbury; the church
choir and Strait Area Barbershop Group. He served on the Strait Area Minor
Hockey Association for many years. He is survived by his wife, the former
Mary MacLellan; two sons, James Alexander, Port Hawkesbury; John Hugh, at
home; daughter, Rosanna Marie, Saint John, N.B.; four brothers, Michael,
Halifax; Gerald (Deney), Montana; Charles, Sydney River; Bob, Moncton; 11
sisters, Mrs. Agnes Johnston, Sydney; Mary (Mrs. Harry Little), Frances
(Mrs. John McKinnon), Keady (Mrs. Albert Morrison), Ethel (Mrs. Geoff Turner),
Sally (Mrs. George Innes), Regis (Mrs. Skip Wheatley), Norah (Mrs. Gorden
Aucoin), Lois (Mrs. Don Haaheim), Carmel (Mrs. Bill Keller), Cata (Mrs.
Don Clutterham), all of British Columbia; two grandchildren; 112 nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Cyril. The body is in W.J.
Whitty Funeral Home, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m.
Tuesday in St. Joseph's Church, Rev. Alex MacLellan and Rev. Bill Burke
officiating. Spring burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Donations may
be made to Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova
Scotia or St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund.
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Published: 03/15/93
CAMPBELL (White), Mary Jessie - 62, Glengarry, Mabou, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 28, 2006, in Inverness Consolidated Hospital with her husband and family at her side. She fought a courageous battle with cancer. She was a daughter of the late Johnny White and Sarah (MacDonald) White (North East Mabou). She was predeceased by brother, Peter Gerard in infancy. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Mabou, and worked at Inverary Manor in Inverness for 12 years. She was a wonderful mother who loved and enjoyed her family. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Duncan "Dan T."; sons, John Donald (Michelle), Port Hood; Darryl (Jennifer), Antigonish; Brad (Shauna), New Glasgow; daughter, Wendy (Mark) MacIntyre, West Mabou; brothers, John Willie, Fort McMurray, Alta.; Dan Angus (Doris) White, North East Mabou; sisters, Catherine White, North East Mabou; Eva (Walter) Cameron, Mabou. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and her grandchildren, Boyd and Cole, who gave her such pride and joy. Visitation will be in St. Mary's Church Vestry, Mabou, today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held in St. Mary's Church on Saturday, July 1, at 11 a.m. with Father Angus Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Donations can be made in her memory to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: invernessfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca
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Published: June 30, 2006
CAMPBELL, Michael Terrance - 72, Halifax, formerly of Hay Cove, Richmond
County, died August 16, 1993. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late
John Michael and Margaret (Dwyer) Campbell. He was a veteran of the Second
World War and the Korean War. He was retired from the Canadian Coast Guard,
Fleet Systems. He is survived by his wife, the former Arabel MacKenzie;
two sons, Ian Daniel, West Chezzetcook; James G.M., Fergusons Cove;
daughter, Karen Michele, Halifax; three brothers, Gerald, Montana; Charles,
Sydney River; Bob, Moncton, N.B.; 11 sisters, Agnes Johnston, Sydney; Mary
Little, Frances McKinnon, Keady Morrison, Ethel Turner, Sally Innes, Regis
Wheatley, Norah Aucoin, Lois Haaheim, Carmel Keller, Cata Clutterham, all of
British Columbia; three grandchildren; 92 nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by two brothers, Jack,
Cyril. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Snow's Funeral
Home, Halifax. A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady
of Perpetual Help Church, Rockingham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the Palliative Care Unit of the Halifax Infirmary.
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Published: 08/17/93
CAMPBELL, Muir Grant - 86, Truro, passed away April 26, 2006, in Colchester
Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in East Wentworth, he was a son of the late
Ernest and Elizabeth (Kirk) Campbell. He served overseas with the Carleton
York Regiment during the Second World War. Muir worked as a carpenter (H.H.
Stevens Ltd.) and as a cabinet maker. He was a member of the Royal
Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro. Muir was the last surviving member of
his immediate family. He is survived by his daughter, Alexa (David) Hoyt, Lower
Onslow; son, Muir W. (Janet), Salmon River; four grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Peryl
Bonn; daughter, Grace Clark; son, Grant in infancy; brothers, Roland, Crouse,
James; sister, Ethel. No visitation by request. A graveside service will
be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Crossroad's Cemetery, Valley. Donations
in his memory may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro.
Arrangements entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro.
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Published: April 28, 2006
CAMPBELL, Rita Mary - 76, 50 Berthelot Cres., Coxheath, formerly of 51 May
St., Scotchtown, died September 7, 1996, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Burke)
Aucoin. She was a member of Sydney Steel Workers Pensioner's Club; a member of
Club 55, Sydney, and a former member of St. Michael's Church, River Ryan.
Surviving are her husband, Francis A. Campbell; daughter, Lois (Mrs. Ed
Pauk), Mississauga, Ont.; son, Wayne MacMullin, Scotchtown; brother, Johnnie,
Donkin; sisters, Annie (Mrs. John S. MacNeil), Mrs. Marg Terry, Glace Bay;
five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her
first husband, Roddie MacMullin; brothers, Jim, Melvin, Art, Gerald; a daughter
in infancy. Visitation 2:30 p.m. until time of funeral today in V.J.
McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral 3:30 p.m.
today in Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay, Rev. James MacIntyre officiating.
Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
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Published: 09/09/96
CAMPBELL-MacKAY (May), Brenda - 49, Glace Bay, died October 21, 2006, at home. Born March 7, 1957, in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late William and Madeline (Mullins) May. Surviving are her husband, Allan MacKay; sons, Joey Campbell, Fort Nelson, B.C., and Robbie Campbell, at home; sisters, Shirley (Jack) Dawson, Elaine (Danny) Morrison, Norma (Dave) Curran; brothers, John (Kay) May and Bill (Nancy) May; aunt, Betty May. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay. On-line condolences or donation information to: www.vjmcgillivray.ca
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Published: October 23, 2006
CAMUS, Abselan - 75, Foyer Pere Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp, died April 12, 1996, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cheticamp. Born at Cap Rouge, Inverness Co., he was a son of the late Pepin and Marie (Deveau) Camus. He was a member of St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp, and the senior citizen's club, Cheticamp. Surviving are sons, Charles, Terrace, B.C.; Donald, Thunder Bay, Ont.; daughter, Suzanne (Mrs. Marcel Pinsonneault), Ontario; sisters, Bernadette LeBlanc, Marguerite Muise, Cheticamp; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Catherine Deveau; brothers, Leo, Amedee, William; sisters, Yvonne, Edna. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. Cremation to follow. Burial in parish cemetery.
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Published: 04/13/96
CAMUS, Anthony Edward - 91, Pere Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp, formerly of Petit Etang, died September 4, 1996, in the home. Born at Cap Rouge, Inverness Co., he was a son of the late Edward and Tarzille (Bourgeois) Camus. He was a member of Cheticamp Congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses. Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth LaPierre; sons, Angus, Moncton, N.B.; Lionel, Petit Etang; daughter, Luce Ethel (Mrs. Lionel Muise), Petit Etang; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother, Joseph. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 3 p.m. today in Jehovahs Witness Kingdom Hall, Petit Etang. Burial in Jehovahs Witnesses Cemetery, Belle Marche. Arrangements entrusted to Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd.
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Published: 09/06/96
CAMUS, George Patrice - 71, Plateau, Inverness Co., died December 15, 1994, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cheticamp. Born in Cheticamp, he was a son of the late Alexandre and Victoire (Deveaux) Camus. He was a member of St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. Surviving are his wife, the former Lucie Anne Poirier; sons, Hubert Daniel, Joseph Tommy, Joseph Arthur, Joseph Gelas, Joseph Roger, Plateau; daughter, Mary Cosette, Plateau; brother, Levi, Plateau; sister, Marie Anne Pino, Cheticamp Island; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Mickey, John, Joseph, Eusebe; sisters, Elizabeth, Minnie, Phebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp, Rev. Lester Marchand officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Sacred Heart Hospital charitable foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Home.
CAMUS, Joey - 16, 40 Tometary Dr., Howie Centre, Cape Breton, died September 24, 1995, as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Route 125 near Sydney. Born in Annapolis Royal, he was a son of Pierre and Martine (Chaisson) Camus, Howie Centre. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. A grade 11 student at Riverview High School, he was also a Cape Breton Post carrier and an active member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish Youth Group. Surviving is his sister, Nancy, at home. There will be no visitation. Funeral 2 p.m. today in Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Rev. Norman MacPhee officiating. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. Burial to follow in parish cemetery, Cheticamp. Donations to any charity.
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Published: 09/27/95
CAMUS, Laura Donathilde - 89, Pere Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp, died December 5, 1993, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cheticamp. Born in Cheticamp, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Louise (Romard) Bourgeois. She was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church and Ladies of St. Anne Society. She is survived by two daughters, Jeanie (Mrs. Joseph Poirier), Cheticamp; Viola (Mrs. Eugene LeBlanc), Margaree; two sons, Phillip, Oshawa, Ont.; John Joe, Bracebridge, Ont.; two brothers, Lubin, Cheticamp; William, Petit Etang; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward; four sisters, Marie, Elizabeth, Mae, Florice; two brothers, Amedee, Joseph. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Cheticamp, Rev. Lester Marchand officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Sacred Heart Hospital Charitable Foundation or any charity. Arrangements under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Home.
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Published: 12/07/93
CAMUS, Leo P. - 64, Cheticamp, Inverness County, died October 1, 1994, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cheticamp. Born in Cheticamp, he was a son of the late Pepin and Marie (Deveau) Camus. He was employed as a fisherman. He is survived by four sons, Joel, Aurel, Jules, all of Cheticamp; Donald, Summerside, P.E.I.; brother, Absolan, Cheticamp; two sisters, Mrs. Bernadette Muise, Mrs. Marguerite Muise, both of Cheticamp; four grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, William, Amedee; two sisters, Yvonne, Edna. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. today in Cheticamp Funeral Home, Daniel Harnish officiating. Burial will be in Jehovah's Witness Cemetery, Belle Marche, Inverness County.
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Published: 10/03/94
CAMUS, Marguerite Marie - 71, Cheticamp, died November 12, 1998, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in Cheticamp, she was a daughter of the late Lubin and Emilie (Muise) Deveaux. Surviving are son, Cyril, Cheticamp; brother, Alex John, Cheticamp; sisters, Edna Deveau, Cheticamp; Marie Anna (Mrs. Alphonse Chiasson), Sydney; Katie Bresowar, New Waterford; three grandchildren. She was predeceased by son, Jean Paul; daughter, Bernice; brothers, Simon, Henrie. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
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Published: 11/13/98
CAMUS, Napoleon - 78, Cheticamp, died March 17, 1997, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cheticamp. Born in Cape Rouge, he was a son of the late Isaac and Clothilde (Deveau) Camus. He was a member of St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. Surviving are his wife, the former Jeannette Hache; sons, Pierre Joseph, Sydney; Andre, Lionel, Alphonse, Gelas, Cheticamp; daughters, Patricia (Mrs. Clovie Roach), Dauphine (Mrs. Michael Larade), Cheticamp; brothers, Wilburt, Wilfred, Joseph, Auguste, Rudolph, Cheticamp; sisters, Dyney (Mrs. Lionel Petrie), Sadie, Toronto; Marie Jane Doucet, Anna (Mrs. Georgie LaPierre), Cheticamp; 16 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by grandson, Joey Camus; brothers, Charlie, Nelson, Henrie Paul; sisters, Marie Rose, Marie Anne, Alice, Antionette, Emma. Funeral 10 a.m. today in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. Burial in parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Sacred Heart Hospital Charitable Foundation or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to Cheticamp Funeral Home.
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Published: 03/19/97
CAN, James Lee "Jim" - 70, Lawrencetown, formerly of Bear River East, passed away suddenly in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton, on June 26, 2006. Jim was born June 30, 1935, in Forest Glen, Yarmouth Co., a son of the late Reginald and Grace (Hicks) Doucette. He was a member of Clementsvale Baptist Church. His favourite pastime was making wooden ornaments and telling jokes. Jim leaves to mourn his devoted wife of 30 years, Audrey (McColl) Can, Lawrencetown. Also surviving are his daughter, Venie Nickerson, Yarmouth; stepdaughters, Eleanor Everett, Hillsburn; Darlene (Jim) Morris, Cobourg, Ont.; stepsons, Mark Fitchett, Edmonton, Alta.; Glen Fitchett, Cobourg, Ont., and Paul Fitchett, Oshawa, Ont.; sisters, Bina Allen, Yarmouth, and Freda Wayling, Oshawa, Ont.; granddaughters, Heather (Robert) Crowell and Kelly (Scott) Mitchell; two great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; three stepgranddaughters; two stepgrandsons, and six step great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Deborah; a sister in infancy; half-brothers, Clyde, Everett, Lyndon, Cecil and Howard White; half-sisters, Alvia Newton and Izena Smith. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, July 2, in Clementsvale Baptist Church, Pastor Herb Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Clementsvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Canadian Diabetes Association. On-line condolences may be sent to: middletonfh@ns.sympatico.ca or phone (902) 825-3448.
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Published: June 28, 2006
CANAVAN, Douglas Frederick -
70, North Sydney, died May 30, 2006, at home. Born in North Sydney, he was a son
of the late David and Ada (Hagett) Canavan. Surviving are sisters, Marge (Dan)
Lethbridge, Marilyn (late Gary) Dales, London, Ont.; Marie (Ted) Washburn,
Windsor, Ont.; Colleen (Alex) Barry, Gloria (Wayne) Gracie, Little Pond;
brother, Kenneth, North Sydney. No visitation. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday in Fillmore
& Whitman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Richie Robinson officiating. Burial will
be in Lakeside Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Giles
Presbyterian Church. On-line condolences to: fillmoreandwhitman@ns.sympatico.ca
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Published: June 1, 2006
CAREW, Edward Alfred -
79, Howie Centre, died July 6, 1999, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. He was
employed at Sydney Steel for 38 years in the Open Hearth Department,
retiring in 1984. He was a son of the late Alfred and Mary (Jennings)
Carew. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church. He served overseas during
the Second World War. Surviving are his wife, Catherine; daughters,
Winnifred Matheson, Burlington, Ont.; Carol Gale, Joan Maxwell, Fernie,
B.C.; Cathy McGrady, Howie Centre; sons, Daniel, Toronto; Edward Jr., Sydney;
sisters, Lillian and Geraldine Gill, Ella Rowe, Theresa Aucoin, Mary
Ferguson, Shirley Brennan, Joan MacKenzie, Elaine Matheson; brothers,
Harold, George, Bernie, Kevin; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He
was predeceased by son, Allan; five brothers; three sisters; stepmother,
Lena. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the
direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. Private family service, Rev. Norman
MacPhee officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
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Published: 07/07/99
CAREW, Lena Maude -
84, 21 Railroad St., Sydney, died February 9, 1997, in Cape Breton Regional
Hospital. Born in Burin, Nfld., she was a daughter of the late George and
Elizabeth (Ross) Anderson. She was a member of St. Alban's Church, Whitney
Pier. Surviving are daughters, Shirley (Mrs. Joseph Brennan), Elaine (Mrs.
Martin Matheson), Sydney; Joan (Mrs. Steve MacKenzie), Fredericton, N.B.;
sons, George, Louie, Bernie, Kevin, Sydney; sister, Gladys (Mrs. Larry
Jackson), Kansas; step-children, Mrs. Lillian Gill, Mrs. Theresa Aucoin, Mrs.
Ella Rowe, Mrs. Geraldine Gill, Sydney; Catherine (Mrs. John Ferguson),
Ontario; Harold, Massachusetts; Edward, Howie Centre; 22 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred; son,
Gerry; sisters, Lona, Lil, Mary, Eloise; brother, Kitchner; stepdaughters, Emma,
Amanda, Eileen. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview
Chapel, Sydney. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Alban's Church, Rev. Lori
Ramsay officiating. Burial in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. Donations to Heart and
Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova
Scotia Branch.
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Published: 02/11/97
CAREW, Louis Raymond (Louie) -
53, 23 Spruce Haven Dr., Sydney, died March 15, 1998, in QEII Health
Sciences Centre, New Infirmary Site. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the
late Alfred and Lena (Anderson) Carew. He was a member of St. Anthony
Daniel Parish, Sydney. He was involved with the religion education and
Baptismal program in the parish. He was a Beaver leader, Sydney minor
baseball coach and was an avid bowler and fisherman. He was employed at
Can Wel (Canfor) for the past 29 years. Surviving are his wife, the former
Donna McMullin; sons, Phillip, Alberta; Patrick, at home; sisters, Shirley
(Mrs. Joe Brennan), Elaine (Mrs. Martin Matheson), Mrs. Lillian Gill, Mrs.
Theresa Aucoin, Mrs. Ella Rowe, Geraldine (Mrs. Tom Gill), Sydney; Joan
(Mrs. Steve MacKenzie), Fredericton, N.B.; Catherine (Mrs. John Ferguson),
Kingston; brothers, George, Bernie, Kevin, Sydney; Harold, Dorchester,
Mass.; Edward, Howie Centre. He was predeceased by brothers, Gerry, Harry,
Patrick, Wally; sisters, Emma, Amanda, Eileen. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4,
7-9 p.m. Thursday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral 11
a.m. Friday in St. Anthony Daniel Church, Rev. Leo Boone officiating. Cremation
to follow. Donations to Transplant International, 339 Windermere Rd.,
London, Ont., N6A 5A5.
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Published: 03/18/98
CAREY, Leonard - 66, 4 Hankin St., Sydney Mines, died December 28, 1992, in
Sydney Community Health Centre. Born in Mill Creek, he was a son of the
late Robert and Ellen (Marsh) Carey. He was a member of St. Pius X Parish.
He was an ordinary member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 8. He was employed
with Cape Breton Development Corporation for 42 years. He is survived by
his wife, the former Catherine MacMullin; son, Brian, Florence; four
daughters, Maureen (Mrs. Michael Harrietha), Ottawa; Pauline, Georges River;
Joan (Mrs. Art Rideout), Florence; Geraldine, Sydney; three sisters,
Beatrice Aucoin, North Sydney; Ella Regis, Ontario; Dinah Piete, Quebec;
two brothers, Mark, Mill Creek; Teddy, Ontario; 10 grandchildren. He was
predeceased by two sons, Michael, James; six sisters, Martha, Mable,
Annie, Bertha, Katie, Molly; six brothers, Thomas, Robert, Louis, Joseph,
Terrance, Dennis. The body is in Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, visiting
2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius X
Parish, Rev. Tony MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's
Cemetery, Sydney Mines.
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Published: 12/30/92
CAREY, Mark Delbourne - 68, 158 Point Aconi Rd., Bras d'Or, died March 19,
1994, in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born at Mill Creek, he
was a son of the late Robert and Ellen (Marsh) Carey. He was a member of
St. Joseph's Parish, Bras d'Or. He had been employed at the Franklyn Mine,
Moores Electric, and for 20 years with the Northside Victoria School Board
until retirement in 1989. He is survived by his wife, the former Barbara
Sexton; son, Glen, Florence; daughter, Melanie (Mrs. Gerald Bragg); two
grandchildren; three sisters, Beatrice Aucoin, North Sydney; Ellen Regis
Whryn, Ontario; Dina Piette, Quebec; brother, Teddy, Ontario. He was
predeceased by six sisters, Martha, Mabel, Annie, Bertha, Katie, Molly; seven
brothers, Thomas, Robert, Louis, Joseph, Terrance, Dennis, Leonard. There
will be no visitation by request. Cremation will take place. A memorial
service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Church, Bras d'Or.
Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to The Lung
Association or St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund.
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Published: 03/21/94
CARLSON, Mary Beatrice - 83, 50 Water St., Glace Bay, died November 21,
1998, in Glace Bay Health Care Complex, South Street. Born in Cheticamp,
she was a daughter of the late Jules and Elizabeth (Aucoin) Deveaux. She
moved to Glace Bay at an early age and was a member of Holy Cross Church, Glace
Bay, and also a lifetime member of Holy Cross Altar Society, and the
parish choir. She was also associated with the C.N.I.B. for many years,
and was a member of the Glace Bay pensioners club and Happy Go Lucky Ladies
Club. She was an avid bowler, dart and card player. Surviving are her
husband, Edward Carlson; daughters, Leon Carlson, at home; Irene Campbell,
British Columbia; Yvonne Billlard, Mable Crabbe, Glace Bay; foster daughter,
Faye (Mrs. Tommy MacLean), Glace Bay; sons, Gerald, Albert, Richard,
Ontario; Ronald, Gabarus; 24 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;
sister, Mary Yvonne, Glace Bay; brothers, Leo, Aloysuis, Benard, Ontario;
Joseph, Glace Bay. She was predeceased by brothers, George, Stanley,
Dennis Deveaux. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, in V.J. McGillivray
Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in Holy Cross
Church, Rev. John Graham officiating. Burial to follow in Forest Haven
Memorial Gardens, Sydney, Glace Bay Highway.
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Published: 11/23/98
CARNELL, Reta A. - 92, died on July 8, 2006, following a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill; sister, Ethel Steeves; brothers, Robie and Donald Corkum. Born in Dartmouth, Reta lived most of her life in Armdale where she was a member of St. James Anglican Church, and was the last surviving member of the former Armdale Chapter of IODE. She had many interests including international travel, reading and the arts. Reta is survived by her sons, David (Carol), Halifax; Mark (Debbie), Vancouver; Paul (Debbie Pottie), Halifax; as well as her sister, Catherine Greene. She greatly loved her grandchildren, Leslie in Vancouver and Steven (Tracy) in Calgary, and her great-grandchildren Alexis, Tia and Ryann. The family is most grateful for the support of Lorraine and Gayla, Reta's caregivers, the outstanding staff of Melville Heights and her pastor, Rev. Rod Gillis. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to J.A. Snow Funeral Home. There will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held in St. James Anglican Church on Wednesday, July 12, at 1:30 p.m., Rev Carolyn Tomlin officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. E-mail condolences: snowfh@alderwoods.com
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Published: July 10, 2006
CARROLL, William G. - 85, Cite D'Age D'Or, Shediac, N.B., formerly of 50
Pleasant St., Shediac, died October 26, 1993, in Dr. G.L. Dumont Hospital,
Moncton, N.B. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late William A. and
Emma C. (McNanley) Carroll. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving
with the RCAF, retiring after 25 years. He was also employed with Lane's
Bakery for 10 years and Depot 5, Moncton. He was a member of St. Joseph's
Roman Catholic Church, Shediac. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Laura Catherine
Boyle, Halifax; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his
wife, the former Mary Elmira Boudreau; two sisters, Helen Robinson,
Margaret Carroll; four brothers, Dr. J.J., Msgr. F. Lane, John R., Charles E.
There will be no visitation by request. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday
in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Pointe du Chene. Burial will be in St.
Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Shediac.
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Published: 10/27/93
CARVERY, Stella Rebecca -
69, Halifax, died March 16, 1993, at home. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter
of the late George and Clara (DeCoste) Dixon. She was an active member of
St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church and CWL; member of Foster Parents
Society; Colored Citizen's Improvement League and assistant director of
housekeeping services for Northwood Manor until retirement. She was a recipient
of the Community Service Award presented by the government of Nova Scotia.
She is survived by seven daughters, Clara (Mrs. Bucky Adams), Gail (Mrs.
Fred Perry), Kim, all of Halifax; Gloria (Mrs. Conrad Gordon), Sharon, both of
Montreal; Karene (Mrs. Charles Mayfield), Massachusetts; Kimberly (Mrs.
Dan Casey), Calgary; son, Kevin, Halifax; adopted son, Tony, Halifax; two
brothers, Ross, Halifax; Leonard, Montreal; two sisters, Ida Riley, Halifax;
Vivian Maxwell, New York; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. She
was predeceased by her husband, Reginald Sinclair; daughter, Carmen; two
sons, Reginald, Keith; brother, George Sinclair. The body is in Atlantic Funeral
Home, Bayers Road, Halifax, visiting 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m.
Thursday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Stephen's Roman Catholic
Church, Rev. Donald Boudreau officiating, assisted by Rev. Donald D. Skier.
Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations may
be made to Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch or Canadian
Diabetes Association.
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Published: 03/17/93
CASEY, Clyde Patrick - 67, Little Dover, died July 20, 1995, in Eastern
Memorial Hospital, Canso. Born at Little Dover, he was a son of the late
John A. and Lena (Gurney) Casey. He was a retired laborer and a memner of
St. Agnes Parish. Surviving are sisters, Nora (Mrs. Douglas Boudreau), Ruth
(Mrs. Frank Doyle), Little Dover; Bernice (Mrs. John Bond), Canso; Ruby
(Mrs. Ambrose Horne), Antigonish. He was predeceased by brothers, Harry,
Carl, Del; sisters, Ruth, Lucy, Eileen, Pauline. Visitation 2-9 p.m. today in
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Sunday in St.
Agnes Church, Little Dover, Rev. Paul MacNeil officiating. Burial in
parish cemetery. Donations to any charity.
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Published: 07/22/95
CASEY, John Daniel - 75, Ocean View Manor, Eastern Passage, died March 12,
1994, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Port Dufferin, he was a son
of the late John and Alvina (White) Casey. He taught school in his early
years. From there he went to work at Fairy Aviation for 13 years and was then
employed with Maritime Paper until his retirement. He is survived by a
brother, Joseph, Gaspe, Que.; several nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by his wife, the former Theresa Mary Boudreau; two sisters,
Margaret, Lila; two brothers, Terrance, Leo. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9
p.m. today in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, Dartmouth, where funeral will
be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Rev. Ken Robertson officiating. Burial will be in Gate of
Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations may be made to the Arthritis
Society, Nova Scotia Division.
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Published: 03/14/94
CASEY, John J. (Joe) - 69, Halifax, died February 20, 1994, at home. Born in
Halifax, he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Sheppard) (Forrest)
Casey. He was retired from the Izaak Walton Killam Children's Hospital
after 31 years employment. He is survived by his wife, the former Janet Holman;
five sons, Joey, Dartmouth; John, Jimmy, George, all of Halifax; Philip,
Rockingham; two daughters, Kathy (Mrs. Marty Dykeman), Lisa, both of
Halifax; sister, Bridget (Betty) Henry, Halifax; half-brother, Gerald Forrest,
Halifax; 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in
Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home, Robie Street, where funeral will be 10
a.m. Wednesday, Rev. Donald Boudreau officiating. Burial will be in Gate of
Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
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Published: 02/22/94
CASHIN, Francis Emmett -
75, 126 Purcells Cove Rd., Halifax, formerly of Port Felix, Guysborough County,
died February 17, 1994, in Armview Estates. Born in Port Felix, he was a
son of the late John E. and Annie C. (Boudreau) Cashin. He was a retired
fisherman for 30 years and also worked as a labourer at Canso Seafoods. He
was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Port Felix. He is survived by his wife, the
former Velda Henora Cashin, Port Felix; four sons, Roderick Francis,
Howard Patrick, Donald Anthony, all of Port Felix; Rev. Robert Emmett,
Halifax; three daughters, Mary Ann Casey, Port Felix; Connie (Mrs. Gerald
Rhynold), Whitehead; Donna (Mrs. Emery Horne), Little Dover; two brothers,
Harry T., Dartmouth; John E., Port Felix; sister, Cecilia C. Dort,
Massachusetts; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by his twin brother at
birth; brother, Howard; two sisters, Nellie M. Dort; grandson, Gerard.
Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in St. Joseph's Church, Port Felix,
where funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Rev. Gerald Campbell and Rev. Robert Emmett
Cashin officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be
made to St. Joseph's Church Building Fund or Canadian Cancer Society.
Arrangements under the direction of G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, Country Harbour.
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Published: 02/19/94
CASHIN, Margaret (Maggie) -
67, 53 Main St., Bras d'Or, died February 17, 1993, in Sydney City Hospital.
Born in Bras d'Or, she was a daughter of the late Dominic and Lena (Carey)
Boudreau. She was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Bras D'Or. She is
survived by her husband, Martin; four daughters, Rose (Mrs. Hector Dawe),
Anna (Mrs, Frank Martin), both of Florence; Mary, Ontario; Lynn Capstick, Bras
d'Or.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters,
Barbara Bell, Colena Lorenzo, both of British Columbia; Mary Currie,
Boston; two brothers, Dominic, Thomas, both of Bras d'Or. She was predeceased by
a son, Martin (Dixie); brother, Joseph. The body is in Francis Funeral
Home, Sydney Mines, visiting 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral
will be 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Parish, Rev. Joseph Gillis officiating.
Burial will be in parish cemetery.
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Published: 02/18/93
CASHEN, Martha May -
77, formerly of Convent Street and 245 Curran Crt., New Waterford, died June 29,
1998, in MacGillivray Guest Home, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, she was a
daughter of the late Sid and Christina (Fraser) Tucker. She was a member
of St. Agnes Parish. Surviving are daughter, Kathy (Mrs. Darrell Aucoin),
Sydney; sons, Daniel, Halifax; John, New Waterford; Mick, Antigonish; Jim,
Ottawa; brother, Jim, New Waterford; 12 grandchildren. She was predeceased
by her husband, Michael; brothers, Jack, Ray, Ken, Roy, Leo; sister,
Jessie. Funeral 10 a.m. today in St. Agnes Church, Rev. Bob Neville officiating.
Burial in St. Michael's Cemetery, River Ryan. Donations to palliative
care. Arrangements entrusted to V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New
Waterford.
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Published: 07/01/98
CASHIN, Martin Patrick -
76, 53 Main St., Bras d'Or, died January 3, 1995, in Sydney City Hospital. Born
in North Sydney, he was a son of the late James and Rose (Healy) Cashin.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Bras d'Or. A veteran of the Second
World War, he served overseas with the Cape Breton Highlanders in Italy in
Northwest Europe. He was a carpenter by trade and worked for many years with
Bras d'Or Coal Company, and later at Point Edward Naval Base. He also
worked as a television technician. Surviving are daughters, Rose (Mrs.
Hector Dawe), Anna (Mrs. Frank Martin), Florence; Mary Capstick, Ontario; four
granddaughters; four grandsons; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Peter
J., Arthur, Richard, Bras d'Or; Lloyd, North Sydney. He was predeceased by
his wife, the former Margaret Boudreau; son, Marty; grandson, Freeman Dawe;
brothers, Dr. Herman, Frank, Jim. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. today in St.
Joseph's Church, Rev. Joseph Gillis officiating. Burial in parish
cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home,
Sydney Mines.
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Published: 01/05/95
CATUDAL, Marie Therese -
55, Granby, Que., formerly of Cheticamp, died May 23, 1993, in Granby. Born
in Cheticamp, she was a daughter of Marie Louise (Roach) Sampson,
Cheticamp, and the late Willie Bourgeois. She was a member of St. Luc
Roman Catholic Church, Granby. She is survived by her husband, Henri; three
sisters, Marie Elizabeth (Mrs. Wilfred Poirier), Cheticamp; Sophie Anne
(Mrs. Roger AuCoin), St. Joseph du Moine; Mrs. Marie Jeanne Tetreault,
Winnipeg; five brothers, Henri, Pierre, both of Cheticamp; Willie Joe, Halifax;
Joseph Cyril, Joseph Claude, both of Granby. She was predeceased by a
sister, Alice. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be 10
a.m. Tuesday in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp, Rev. Lester Marchand
officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery under the direction of
Cheticamp Funeral Home.
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Published: 05/31/93
CHANDLER, Betty Roberta Mae - 61, New Harbour, Guysborough Co., died Monday, July 10, 2006, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Guysborough, she was a daughter of the late Oard Otis and Gertrude Marguerite (Nickerson) Sangster. In earlier years, Betty was employed at the fish plants in Canso and Port Bickerton. She enjoyed Bible Study and spending time with her grandchildren. Betty also loved all types of flowers. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Chandler; sons, Daniel (April), Enfield; Fred (May), New Harbour; Scott (Jennifer), Coddles Harbour; daughters, Maxine (Mrs. David Ehler), Larry's River; Janet, at home; sisters, Margie (Mrs. Hughie Gammon), Tor Bay; Dama (Mrs. Albert Ehler), New Harbour; grandchildren, Virginia, Kevin, Steven, Kati, Pamela, Amy; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in New Harbour United Baptist Church, where funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Gary Manthorne officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, New Harbour. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association or Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch. Funeral arrangements are under the dignified and compassionate care of G.W. Giffin Funeral Home Ltd., Country Harbour. On-line condolences may be made at: www.gwgiffin.com
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Published: July 12, 2006
CHANDLER, William Raymond (Bill) - 70, veterans wing of Glace Bay General
Hospital, Glace Bay, died August 4, 1995, in the hospital. Born in Sydney,
he was a son of the late Charles and Noreena (MacLeod) Chandler. He was a
member of Bethal Presbyterian Church, Sydney and branch 12, Royal Canadian
Legion. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served overseas
with the Royal Canadian Navy. Surviving are his wife, the former Pauline
Boudreau; daughter, Dawn, Sydney; two grandchildren; brother, Charles, Toronto;
sisters, Maude (Mrs. William Silver), Lena (Mrs. John Capitaine), Sydney.
He was predeceased by a brother, Wallace; sisters, Christina Penny, Nora
Halloran, Martha Mercer, Marion MacNeil. Funeral 2 p.m. today in Sydney Memorial
Chapel, Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Burial in Eastmount Cemetery,
Whitney Pier. In lieu of flowers, donations to Veterans Comfort fund.
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Published: 08/07/95
CHARTRAND, Dennis James - 78, Dartmouth, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2006, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Kars,
Ont., he was the son of the late Edward and Josephine (Arcand) Chartrand. He served with the Royal Canadian Navy in his early
years, and then was employed with Canada Post for 30 years until his retirement. Dennis enjoyed reading a good book, and
watching sports, especially a good baseball game. He was predeceased by his first wife, Rita (Gabriel) Chartrand; his second
wife, Shirley (MacKinnon) Chartrand; brothers, Rene, Maynard; sisters, Leona, Rena. He is survived by his children, Bev
(Richard) Miller, Jimmy, Wayne (Barb), Sharon (Pat) Duffy, Carol (Louis) Cincelli, Linda (Stephen) Rose, Steven (Barb),
Michael (Anne-Marie), Christopher; stepchildren, Debbie (Ross) Gould, Christine (Tommy) Jewell, Patrick (Sylvia) Lindsay,
Sharon (Roy) Saulnier, Michael Lindsay, Wayne (Linda) Lindsay, Janet Williams, Billy (Dianne) Lindsay; the last surviving
member of his immediate family, his sister, Wilma Chartrand; 22 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be
held 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Memorial service 10 a.m. Friday in St. Paul's Roman
Catholic Church, 199 Windmill Rd., Dartmouth. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens officiated by Father Roberto Denato.
Reception to follow in Atlantic Funeral Home Reception Centre. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences may be sent by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
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Published: June 8, 2006
CHEVERIE, Catherine -
91, Springhill Road, Baddeck, died September 21, 1993, in Victoria County
Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Born in St. Joseph du Moine, Inverness County,
she was a daughter of the late Lubin and Olive (Le Vert) Aucoin. She was a
homemaker and member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Baddeck. She is
survived by three sons, George, Theophie, both of Baddeck; Eugene, Toronto; six
daughters, Meleta Smolannars, Claudette MacNeil, both of Toronto; Viola
Cheverie, Olivia Stevenson, both of Montreal; Marie Barton, Virginia,
U.S.A.; Corrie Foster, the Bahamas; sister, Mrs. Angie Collins, Baddeck; 13
grandchildren; a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband,
Daniel Raymond; son, Raymond. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4,
7-9 p.m. Thursday in MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. Funeral will be 11 a.m.
Friday in St. Michael's Church, Rev. John MacDougall officiating. Burial
will be in parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to
Victoria County Memorial Hospital Charitable Foundation.
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Published: 09/22/93
CHIPMAN, Rose Alice -
74, 30 Maple Ridge Dr., Sydney, died April 16, 1996, in Cape Breton Regional
Hospital. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Viola (Axworthy)
Roston. She was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney. Surviving
are daughters, Alice (Mrs. Daniel Planetta), Lower Sackville; Mary (Mrs.
Derrick Coates), Frenchvale; Marjorie (Mrs. Jessie Vienneau), Welland, Ont.;
Donna (Mrs. Frances Aucoin), Fredericton, N.B.; Sharon Chipman, Sydney;
sons, Scott and Neil (Biff) MacNeil, Sydney; Sandy MacNeil, Westmount;
sisters, Mary (Mrs. Tom Hawco), Stella (Mrs. David Johnston), Martina Young,
Viola (Mrs. Bobby MacAskill), Sydney; Betty (Mrs. Edward Dunphy), North
Sydney; Alma (Mrs. Peter Davidson), Toronto; brothers, Billy, Arno,
Sydney; 31 grandchildren; 10 great-grand-children. She was predeceased by her
first husband, Neil MacNeil; second husband, Martin Richard Chipman;
brother, Peter J.; sister, Janet MacNeil; daughter, Mary; sons, Butch,
Robert, Peter. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview
Chapel. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony Daniel Church, Rev. Leo
Boone officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
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Published: 04/18/96
CHISHOLM, Annie C. - 77, Margaree Forks, died March 21, 1993, at home. Born
in St. Rose, Inverness County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and
Katie (MacKinnon) MacLeod. She was a member of St. Michael's Roman
Catholic Church, East Margaree and CWL. She is survived by four daughters,
Electa (Mrs. John A. Chisholm), Margaree Forks; Lauchena, Boston; Marie,
Lower Sackville; Margaret (Mrs. Steve Drane), Lisbon Falls, Me.; four
sons, Martin, Port Hastings; Archie, Michael, Neil, all of Margaree Forks;
sister, Veronica (Mrs. Foster Colarco), Senica Falls, N.Y.; seven
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her
husband, Roderick J.; son, Joseph; two sisters, Lauchena, May; five brothers,
Jack, Charlie, Neil, Barney, John R. The body is in Inverness Funeral
Home, visiting 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral will be
10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Michael's Church, Rev. Basil Boudreau officiating.
Burial will be in parish cemetery.
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Published: 03/23/93
CHISHOLM, J. Grant - 84, MacDonald Street, Antigonish, died October 21,
1995, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born at Brierly
Brook, Antigonish Co., he was a son of the late Valentine and Margaret
(MacDonald) Chisholm. He served in active duty with the Merchant Navy during the
Second World War. He was a retired stationery engineer with the
maintenance department of St. Francis Xavier University. He was a member
of Arras branch, Royal Canadian Legion, Antigonish, and St. Ninian's Parish.
Surviving are sons, Albert, Antigonish; Jimmy, Toronto; Gerard, Calgary;
foster son, Finlay MacEachern, Truro; daughters, Jane (Mrs. Bernard
Landry), Oshawa, Ont.; Sandra, Antigonish; brothers, Joe, Sylvester, Antigonish;
Dan, Pictou; sisters, Rose, Montreal; Mary, Yellowknife, N.W.T.; Mary
Jane, Windsor, Hants Co.; Christina Marie (Babe), Hamilton, Ont.; 11
grandchildren; a great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife, the former
Rita Boudreau; sisters, Isabel Bethune, Marie Lake. Visitation 7-9 p.m.
tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in MacIsaac Funeral Home, Antigonish.
Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Rev. Bill Crispo
officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer
Society.
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Published: 10/23/95
CHISHOLM, Joan Helene - It is with sadness that we announce the death of
Joan Helene Chisholm, 48, of Tamara Drive, Antigonish, which occurred
Tuesday, April 11, 2006, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish.
Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of Mary Gertrude "Gertie"
(MacDonald) Chisholm and the late John Michael "Jack" Chisholm.
She attended Antigonish Regional High School, graduating in 1975. She was a
graduate of St. Martha's Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1977.
She spent most of her nursing career in the Intensive Care Unit of St.
Martha's Regional Hospital. Commitment and integrity characterized her
professional career. An outstanding athlete, she was a member of the Nova
Scotia Ladies Softball Team which competed in the Canada Games in 1977
where she captured the batting title for the tournament. A member of the
Antigonish Golf and Country Club for the past 20 years, Joan holds the
title of Ladies Club Champion for the 2004-2005 seasons. Most recently
Joan became an enthusiastic and talented supporter and player in local women's
hockey. Gardening, hiking and a love of animals permeated Joan's
recreational life and reflected the pleasure she took in the natural
world. Joan leaves Rhynda and Jose; mother, Gertie; siblings, Michael
(Michelle), Judy (Walter), John P. (Beverly), twin, Bonita (John), Jimmy,
Donald (Anne Marie), Lawrence, Mary (Dave); a number of nieces and nephews
and grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by siblings, Gabriel,
Gwen, and infant Mary. Cremation has taken place. A private service will
be held. A memorial mass celebrating the life of Joan Chisholm will be
held Monday, April 17, at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, St. Joseph's,
Antigonish Co. Memorial donations to the SPCA or a charity of choice.
www.MacIsaacs.ca
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Published: April 13, 2006
CHISHOLM, Margaret - 80, Margaree Forks, died April 23, 2006, in Inverness
Consolidated Memorial Hospital. Born in Grand Etang, she was a daughter of
the late Marcellin and Mae (Landry) Delaney. She was a member of St.
Michael's Church, Margaree, and a 50 years member of the CWL. Margaret will be
dearly missed by her family and hundreds of friends on Cape Breton Island.
She served tea and lunches to relatives and friends from all over the
world. Archie Neil often referred to her as Sister Margaret for her dedication
to all the causes they represented. After his death, Margaret became
afflicted with Alzheimer's, but never lost her memory for the traditional
music she and Archie Neil held so dear. She is survived by son, Robert (Laurie
Burrows), Sandpit, B.C.; daughters, Noreen (Gerald Poirier), Fort
McMurray, Alta.; Leona and Michelle (Gordon Crowley), both of Margaree;
brother, Wilfred Delaney, Grand Etang; sisters, Edna MacDonald, Whycocomagh;
Mary Helen Delaney, Halifax; Wilfredine (Calist) Tompkins, Margaree;
grandchildren, Megan, Maril, Charleen, Billy, Gordy, Chrissy, April,
Morgan, and Walker. She was predeceased by her husband, Archie Neil Chisholm;
brothers, Phillip, Arthur, Phonsie, Gerald, Manuel, Patrick; sister, Anna
Rose; several brothers and sisters in infancy. Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will be held in St. Michael's Parish Hall, Margaree, on Thursday
with visiting hours from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial mass will be offered
on Friday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Church, Margaree, Father Jim
MacDonald officiating. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of
Nova Scotia or Archie Neil Chisholm Memorial Scholarship Fund. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd.
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Published: April 26, 2006
CHUTE, William Noble - 78, Digby, passed away April 30, 2006, in Islandview,
Digby. Born in Chesley, Mass., he was a son of the late Noble and Clara
(Graves) Chute. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Allen); sisters, Edith
Tidd, Digby, and Ethel (Nelson) McCullough, Abbotsford, B.C.; several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Peter "Johnny" and
George; sister, Eleanor Muise. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Thursday,
followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday, both in Jayne's Funeral Home,
7 Birch St., Digby, Pastor Chuck Daniels officiating. Interment in Mount
Hope Cemetery, Bear River. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer
Society. On-line condolences to: 1013@alderwoods.com
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Published: May 2, 2006
CLANNON (Samson), M. Evangeline - Of Arichat, formerly of Little Anse, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2006, at her residence in St. Ann's Community & Nursing Care Centre, Arichat, at the age of 86, after an extended illness. Born in Petit de Grat, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Mary Alvina (Samson) Samson. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She served as postmistress in Little Anse for many years prior to her retirement. She is survived by daughter, Geraldine Martell, Pondville; granddaughters, Darlene (Tony Morrell), Bristol, Tenn.; Lorelei, Halifax; and grandson, Joey (Lena Urqhart), Arichat; great-grandchildren, Luke and Grayson, as well as adopted brother, Francis Samson, Petit de Grat, and special companion, Francis Martell. She was predeceased by husband, John; son-in-law, Hubert; brothers, Lawrence (in infancy), Arthur (Margaret) and Lawrence (Leontine). Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today and 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Petit de Grat, Father Duaine Devereux officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Ann's Community & Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at: www.chboudreau.com
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Published: October 10, 2006
CLARK, Lionel Louis - 57, Hilden, passed away on June 10, 2006, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, surrounded by his family. Born April 14, 1949, in Sydney, he was a son of the late Robert and Violet (Boutlier) Clark. He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann; sons, Paul (Anne) and Lionel Jr., and daughter, Michelle (Michael); grandchildren, Reilly, Olivia, Christian and Nathan, all of Truro; brother, Robert, Riversdale; sister, Brenda, Sydney. He was predeceased by his brother, Gregory. Lionel spent his entire life in the transportation industry starting as a driver with Moffatt Brothers and ending his career with Clarke Road Transport, Halifax, as the Director of Loss Control and Safety. He was on the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association and received the first National Instructor Achievement Award from the Canada Safety Council. He was the past president of Colchester Amateur Boxing Club and Colchester Amateur Sports Association. Lionel enjoyed spending time at his cottage on Angevine Lake, where he was famous for his french fries and homemade bread. Lionel loved kids and looked forward to spending time with his grandchildren and all the kids at the lake. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting with his youngest son, Lionel Jr. Lionel was a big man with an even bigger heart. He was always ready to lend a hand or spin a yarn. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A special thanks to the compassionate nursing staff in the ICU who provided Lionel with such excellent care. Visitation will be held today 7-9 p.m., Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, June 14, at 2 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince St., Truro. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Wallace River. Donations to The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada or Colchester Community Workshops Foundation. On-line condolences to: colchestercommunityfh@ns.sympatico.ca
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Published: June 12, 2006
CLOREY, Joseph (Simon) -
75, Causeway Road, Seaforth, died May 9, 1993, in Camp Hill Medical Centre. Born
in West Arichat, he was a son of the late Rena and Caesar (Boudreau)
Clorey. He was wounded veteran of the Second World War, serving in the
Canadian Infantry Corps. He was employed in numerous jobs throught the course of
his career and before retirement, worked in the Corps of Commissioners. He
is survived by his wife, the former Geraldine (Jean) Doucette; five
stepchildren, Dale Jones, Dana Saulnier, both of Dartmouth; Robert Saulnier,
Eastern Passage; Alan Saulnier, Halifax; Sharon Gendron, Quebec; 13
step-grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild; sister, Anna (Mrs. Donald
Martell). Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Rowlings Funeral Home,
Musquodoboit Harbour. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Saint Anslems Church,
West Chezzetcook, Rev. Gordon McLean officiating. Burial will be in Saint
Anslems Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian
Cancer Society or Canadian Diabetes Association.
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Published: 05/12/93
COCHRANE, Violet Annie -
79, Dartmouth, died February 11, 1994, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born
in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late John and Anastasta (Boudreau)
Murphy. She was a member of Grace United Church for several years. She is
survived by two daughters, Marlene (Mrs. Donald Alexander), Nancy Cochrane,
both of Cole Harbour; son, Terence, Bridgewater; brother, Michael, Yarmouth; two
sisters, Monica Campbell, Saskatchewan; Evelyn Weir, Saint John, N.B.;
five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her
husband, Kenneth M.; sister, Margaret Hatt; brother, John. Visitation will be
7-9 p.m tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 767 Main
St., Dartmouth, where funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in
Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Oakwood Terrace or Dartmouth General Hospital.
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Published: 02/12/94
COFFILL, Florence Rosamond -
80, Rockingham, Halifax, died January 21, 1994, at home. Born in Clark's Harbour,
Shelburne County, she was a daughter of the late Augustus and Florence
Nickerson. She was a member of Rockingham United Church and was active in
community affairs. She is survived by her husband, Arthur; sister,
Victoria Boudreau, Nepean, Ont.; brother, Seth, the United States. Visitation
will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor Street,
Halifax. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Rockingham United Church,
Rev. Arlene Riches officiating. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Nova Scotia or Rockingham United Church.
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Published: 01/22/94
COGSWELL, Mary Cecilia -
95, Hureauville, Richmond Co., died Wednesday, May 3, 2006, in Strait
Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Hureauville, she was a daughter of
the late Henry and Mary Ann (Goyetche) Richard. In her younger years, Mary
worked as a clerk in the former Fred Grant Store, Grantville. She was a member
of St. Francis de Sales Parish, Lower River Inhabitants, and was a former
member of St. Francis CWL. She was the last surviving member of her
immediate family. Surviving are many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased
by her husband, Patrick J.; sisters, Louise, Janie, Julia, Bertha, and
Eva; brothers, Alexander, Phil, Willie, and Godfrey. Visitation will be
2-9 p.m. Friday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.
Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis de Sales Roman
Catholic Church, Father Allan MacPhie officiating. Burial in the parish
cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Mary may be made to St. Francis
de Sales Church Building Fund or Cemetery Fund. Words of comfort may be
forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
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Published: May 4, 2006
CONRAD, Helena Frances - 78, Dartmouth, died April 1, 1997, in Dartmouth
General Hospital. Born in Havelock, N.B., she was a daughter of the late
George and Lillian (Dunham) Nickerson. Surviving are daughter, Paulette
Aucoin, Dartmouth; son, Wayne Boyle, Milford Station; brother, Vaughn, Saint
John, N.B.; sisters, Shirley McClellan, Florida; Audrey Pike, Hamilton,
Ont.; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; several nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by daughter, Sylvia; brothers, Floyd, Norman,
Raymond, Truman, Ronnie, Percy, Burton; sisters, Mildred, Thelma and twin
sisters in infancy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 3 p.m. Friday,
both in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, Dartmouth, Rev. John Porter officiating.
Burial at a later date in Hampton, N.B. In lieu of flowers, donations to
Canadian Cancer Society.
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Published: 04/03/97
COMEAU, Bernice Mary -
90, Yarmouth, passed away Friday, April 28, 2006, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital.
Born in Yarmouth, she was the daughter of the late Edward "Tyge"
and Grace (Lavin) LeBlanc. She was a homaker all her working life. She was
a member of the Lionette's in Yarmouth. Surviving are sons, David (Debbie),
Moncton, N.B.; Bruce, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Neil (Holly), and Dewey, both of
Yarmouth; daughter, Noreen (John) Stimpson, Brain Tree, Mass.; 10
grandchildren; four great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother,
Paul Leblanc. No visitation by request. A memorial service will be held
Tuesday at 2 p.m. in H.M. Huskilson's Memorial Chapel, 29 Albert St.,
Yarmouth, Msgr. Gerald LeBlanc officiating. It has been requested family
flowers only. Donations may be made to The Lionette's of Yarmouth.
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Published: May 1, 2006
COMEAU, Carrie T. -
77, St. Alphonse, Digby County, died July 10, 1994, in Yarmouth Regional
Hospital. Born in St. Alphonse, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and
Delia (Doucet) Comeau. She is survived by six sons, Richard, Larry,
Ernest, Russell, Lloyd, all of St. Alphonse; David, St. Bernard; three
daughters, Judy (Mrs. Dan MacInnes), Antigonish; Mildred (Mrs. Delphis
Comeau), Meteghan River; Barbara (Mrs. Claude Saulnier), St. Alphonse;
four brothers, Raymond, Harold, Neil, all of St. Alphonse; Lawrence, Halifax;
sister, Daisy (Mrs. Hector Boudreau), St. Alphonse; 19 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Benoit; two
brothers, Gordon, Bennie. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Meteghan
Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Alphonse Roman
Catholic Church, Rev. Gerald LeBlanc officiating. Burial will be in parish
cemetery. Donations may be made to any charity.
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Published: 07/11/94
COMEAU, Cecile Marie -
83, Dartmouth, formerly of West Arichat, died March 21, 1994, in Oakwood
Terrace, Dartmouth. Born in West Arichat, she was a daughter of the late
Robert T. and Alvina LeJeune. She is survived by a daughter, Claire (Mrs.
John Fougere), Dartmouth; two brothers, Joseph, West Arichat; Henry, Mulgrave;
three grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Francis, Clement.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home,
Dartmouth. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in C.H. Boudreau Funeral
Home, Arichat. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Immaculate Conception Church,
West Arichat, Rev. Conrad Girroir officiating. Spring burial will be held
in West Arichat. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian
Cancer Society.
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Published: 03/22/94
COMEAU, Fred J. -
90, Winthrop, Mass., formerly of Chelsea, passed away April 16, 2006. He was a
son of the late Agapite Comeau and Elizabeth Melanson (Meteghan River);
beloved husband of the late Leona (Arsenault); loving father of Cedric
Comeau and his wife Ruth, Saugus; Shirley Follett and her late husband Bill,
Billerica and Anida Murray and her husband James, Wakefield; brother of
Father Louis Comeau, Bernard Comeau and his wife Jacqueline and Desire
Comeau and his wife Blanche, all of Meteghan River. He is also survived by
six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews
and cousins. Fred was a veteran of the Second World War serving in the
Canadian Navy. He was an organist for many churches in Canada and the
United States. Visitation will be held in Ernest P. Caggiano and Son
Funeral Home, 147 Winthrop St., Winthrop, Mass., today from 4-8 p.m. A
service will be held there as well on Thursday at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral
mass in St. John the Evangelist Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend. Interment will be in the Belle Isle section of
Winthrop Cemetery. For directions or to sign Fred's on-line guestbook, go
to: www.caggianofuneralhome.com
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Published: April 19, 2006
COMEAU, Lester - Little Brook Station. It is with deep regret we announce the passing away of my beloved common-law husband of 34 years on October 18, 2006. Born in Little Brook Station, he was a son of the late Camille and Emilie (Comeau) Comeau. He worked at University St. Anne for 30 years. He bowled for 25 years and just loved playing pool. He leaves to mourn his common-law wife, Ida Deveau, formerly of Mayflower; his stepdaughter, Louise Deveau, Comeauville; his stepgrandson (son), Clyde, at home. He is survived by his brothers, Alphie (Delores), Saulnierville Station; Danny, Waterville. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sister, Rose Melanson, and brother, Lloyd Comeau. The body is resting in Meteghan Funeral Home where visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Concession, Rev. Paul Belliveau officiating. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Victorian Order of Nurses of Clare, Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch or a charity of choice.
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Published: October 20, 2006
COMEAU, Rose Ann - The death of Rose Ann Comeau, age 87, of Joggins, occurred in Cumberland Regional Health Care Center on Thursday, October 12, 2006. Born in River Hebert, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Barrett) Scopie. Rose was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, Joggins, and the Christmas Club. Rose will be sadly missed by daughter, Dianne (Cecil) Brown, Southampton; sons, Wayne (Eileen), Toronto, Ont.; and Gornald (Ruby), River Hebert East (Strathcona); sister, Sadie LeForest, Halifax; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred (1987); a daughter, Laura and a son Bernard (both in 2006); two sons in infancy; sisters, Eva, Annie, Mary and Sophie; and brothers, Mike, Leo, Charles, Bill and Frank; granddaughter, Rosemarie. The remains have been entrusted into the care of Furlong Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst (667-8777), with visitation Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Cumberland Memorial Chapel, 23 Prince Arthur St., Amherst, on Monday, October 16, at 10 a.m. Burial in St. Denis Cemetery, Minudie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. www.furlongjones.ca
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: October 14, 2006
COMEAU, Isabelle -
94, Beaver River, Digby County, died June 23, 1994, in Yarmouth Regional
Hospital. Born at Salmon River, Digby County, she was a daughter of the
late William and Agnes (Comeau) Doucette. She is survived by five nieces,
Genevieve Boudreau, Frances Perry, Joan Robideau, Celeste Morse, Loretta Mizerek;
five nephews, Harvey Doucette, Wilfred Doucette, Robert Doucette, William
Melanson, Henry Melanson. She was predeceased by her husband, Emile; three
brothers, Emilian, Laurent, Raymond; two sisters, Elina, Janie. Visitation
will be 7-9 p.m. Sunday in Meteghan Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday
in St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Salmon River, Rev. Louis
Comeau officiating. Burial will be parish cemetery. Donations may be made
to St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery Fund.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 06/24/94
COMEAU, Thomas J. -
54, Concession, Digby County, died March 13, 1993, in Villa Acadienne, Meteghan.
Born in St. Joseph, Digby County, he was a son of the late Anselm and
Edith (Comeau) Comeau. He is survived by his wife, the former Ann
Boudreau; two daughters, Suzanne, Saulnierville Station; Donna (Mrs. Robert
Stuart), Grosses Coques; brother, Eli, Concession; two sisters, Modeste
(Mrs. Maurice Gaudet), Concession; Stella (Mrs. Hubert LeBlanc), Belliveau
Cove; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Aldelbert, Wilfred
in infancy. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. March 23 in Our Lady of
Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Leger Comeau officiating. Burial will
be in parish cemetery under the direction of Meteghan Funeral Home.
Donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society or any charity.
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Published: 03/15/93
COMEAU, Yvon
"Medard" - 53, Eel Lake, died peacefully October 21, 2006, at home. Born in Yarmouth, he was the son of Anne-Marie (Robichaud) Comeau, Comeauville, and the late Medard Comeau. He owned and operated B & M Comeau Construction with his father for over 30 years. He is survived by his loving companion, Joan LeBlanc, Eel Lake; stepdaughter, Tara LeBlanc, Halifax; sisters, Odette Comeau, Bangor; Denise Comeau (Kenneth Deveau), Comeauville; stepgrandson, Jodon; nieces and nephews, Rachelle, Ghislaine, Alexandre, and Julien. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Meteghan Funeral Home and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Published: October 23, 2006
CONNORS, Stewart Edward - 66, Abercrombie, Pictou County, died November 27,
1992, in Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital, Pictou. Born in New Glasgow,
he was a son of the late Edward and Lillian (MacNeil) Connors. He was a
truck driver for Quality Cleaners for 29 years. He was a member of Our Lady of
Lourdes Roman Catholic Church; Abercrombie Fire Department; veteran of the
Second World War and member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 34, New
Glasgow. He is survived by his wife, the former Georgina Dunbar; two daughters,
Sherry (Mrs. Stewart Boudreau), Dartmouth; Darlene (Mrs. Max Wildhaber),
Switzerland; two sisters, June (Mrs. Clarence Smith), Coalburn, Pictou
County; Dorothy (Mrs. Ralph Holmes), Plymouth; three grandchildren. He was
predeceased by two sisters in infancy. The body is in R.H. Porter Funeral Home,
New Glasgow. Funeral will be 4 p.m. today in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman
Catholic Church. Burial will be in Abercrombie Cemetery.
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Published: 11/28/92
CONWAY, J. Howard
"Howie" - 73. Howie passed away peacefully on October 2, 2006, in Montreal Neurological Institute. Born in New Waterford, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late James and Annie (Petrie) Conway. Educated in town schools, he continued his education at St. Francis Xavier in Antigonish, then received his Engineering Degree at the Nova Scotia Technical College in Halifax. At the time of his retirement, he was employed with Teleglobe Canada, Montreal. He is survived by his wife, Monique (Pineau), Dollard des Omeaux; daughters, Suzanne (Johnathen), Julie (Mark), and son, James (Lise), Ottawa; also five grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Barb, Vancouver; Priscilla, New Waterford, and Isabel, Boston; brother, Charlie, Bedford. Funeral was held October 5, in St. Lukes Church, Dollard des Omeaux. Donations to ALS Society would be greatly appreciated.
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Published: October 11, 2006
COOKE, Carl Joseph - 56, Bryden Avenue, Halifax, died August 28, 1993, in
the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Katherine
(McDonald) Cooke, Halifax, and the late Lorne Cooke. He was a freight
handler on the Halifax waterfront and a member of the International Brotherhood
of Longshoremen. He is survived by a daughter, Carol Brennan, Halifax;
sister, Lorraine (Mrs. Edward Duggan), Halifax; half-sister, Dorothy (Mrs.
Gerald Boudreau), Halifax; half-brother, James Parsons, Lloydminster, Alta.;
four nephews. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in J. Albert Walker
Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax. Funeral will be 10 a.m.
Tuesday in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Eric Theriault
officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.
Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
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Published: 08/30/93
COOK, Leland Bernard - 87, Truro, passed away June 7, 2006 in The Mira, Truro. Born in Mill Village, he was a son of the late George and Emily (Dow) Cook. He served overseas with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders during the Second World War in Belgium, Holland and Germany. He was an adherent of the United Church. He was a retired supervisor of public passenger vehicles motor carrier administration. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, and the Good Time Senior Citizens Club. He is survived by his wife, Helene Langille (Downing); daughter, Evelyn (Hugh) Dunphy, Bath, Me.; sons, George (Betty), Digby; Ross (Theresa), Orleans, Ont.; Eric (Michelle), Truro; Gary (Karen), Korea; stepchildren, Gail Downing, Whitby, Ont.; Valerie (Kenny) Morrisey, Onslow Mountain; Ronald (Katherine) Downing, Truro; Margaret (Ted) Shearer, Belmont; Greg (Kathy) Downing, Hay River, N.W.T.; Lynn (Gary) Ehler, Truro; Ann (Bruce) Fiddes, Lower Onslow; Cindy (Kenzie) Dawson, Cold Lake, Alta.; Kathy Downing-Crowe, Lower Onslow; brothers, Dr. George (Phyllis) and Murray (Grace), both of Truro; Calvin (Carol), Penticton, B.C.; sister, Olive Rogerson, Moncton, N.B.; several grandchildren and stepgrandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, William. Cremation has taken place. No visitation by request. A private graveside service will take place at a later date with Pastor Glen Ronson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Mira or a charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro.
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Published: June 9, 2006
COOMBS, Herbert - 81, 116 Richmond St., Sydney, died August 5, 1997, in Cape
Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Herbert
and Annie (Kellen) Coombs. He was a member of Christ Church and the
Steelworkers Pensioners Club since his retirement in 1978 from Sydney Steel Rod
and Bar Mill, after more than 43 years. Surviving are his wife, the former
Bessie MacNeil; daughters, Phyllis (Mrs. Carl Petite), Sydney River;
Valerie (Mrs. Jed Ball), Balls Creek; sons, Raymond, Gerard, Paul, Sydney River;
Donald, Westmount; 16 grandchildren; sisters, Lillian Germon, Moncton,
N.B.; Doris Camus, Montreal, Que.; Edna Burke, Ada Keller, Louise Porter,
Sydney; brothers, Walter, Clifford, John, Sydney. He was predeceased by son,
Robert in infancy; sisters, Phyllis Coombs, Mary Aucoin. Visitation 2-4,
7-9 p.m. today in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in Christ
Church, Rev. Lori Ramsey officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations to VON or Cape Breton Palliative Care.
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Published: 08/07/97
COOMBS, John Frederick - 68, Breton Bay Nursing Home, Sydney, died December
4, 1998, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney and a former
resident of 24 Beech St., Sydney, he was a son of the late Herbert and
Annie (Kelland) Coombs. He was a member of Christ Anglican Church, Sydney. He
was a former employee with Sydney Steel Corp., retiring in 1988. He was an
avid fisherman and hunter. Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret
Hinks; daughter, Heather (Mrs. Michael Kauffman), Big Pond; son, Richard (Rick),
Truro; brothers, Clifford, Walter, Sydney; sisters, Doris (Mrs. Donald
Camus), Montreal; Mrs. Louise Porter, Mrs. Edna Burke, Ada (Mrs. Clarence
Keller), Sydney; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother, Herbert;
sisters, Mary Aucoin, Lillian Germon. There will be no visitation.
Cremation has taken place. Private family service Monday in Forest Haven
Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace
Bay.
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Published: 12/06/98
COPAN, Arthur Joseph "Mannie" - The family of the late Mannie Copan, New Waterford, sadly announces his passing on Thursday, June 29, 2006, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, at the age of 85, surrounded by his family. Born in Stellarton, he was a son of the late Arthur and Bertha (MacKenzie) Copan. During the Second World War, he was a member of the West Nova Scotia Regiment, fought overseas and was wounded in action in Sicily. Upon his return to Canada, he met and married his wife of 60 years, Marie "Mitzi" Keusch. He was employed as a coal miner for over 41 years in the collieries of New Waterford. Over the years he enjoyed watching sports, hockey, baseball and his favorite, wrestling. He was an avid fisherman his entire life and spent many a day in and on the waters of Lake Ainslie. Mannie loved to sing and could be heard serenading family and friends often and "oh how he could yodel". During his stay in hospital, he was heard telling a doctor, "Well Doctor, I have a loving wife and three fine daughters and a granddaughter. I fought overseas to save my country and I have nothing to complain about". Mannie will be remembered as a kind and loving person who devoted his life to his family. Mannie is survived by his beloved wife, Marie "Mitzi"; daughters, Patsy Suddons (John), Beverly White (Bruce English), Cheryl White (Robert); and his only granddaughter, Heather White (Graham Rose); brothers, Andrew (Elda) and George (Wilma); sisters, Sadie Keusch and Gladys Copan; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son in infancy; brothers, Clarence and Henry; sisters, Mary Smith and Tillie Hoffman. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation by request. The family will be receiving visitors before the funeral. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, in St. Michael's Parish Church, River Ryan, Cape Breton, with Rev. Father Lester Marshand officiating. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, River Ryan. Arrangements are under the care of Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King St., Windsor, and V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice. Sign the Book of Condolence, click on Obituaries, at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com
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Published: July 1, 2006
COPAN, Louis Henry "Dick" - 71, Scotchtown, died May 5, 2006. Born in New
Waterford, he was a son of the late Gus and Elsie Copan. Surviving are
wife, Lucy; daughters, Sherry, Arlene; son, Clayton; brothers, Albert,
Raymond; sister, Erma (Joe) Burke; seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by
brother, Alphonse "Copie"; sister, Eleanor; grandson, Ryan in
infancy. No visitation. Funeral Tuesday, May 9, 11 a.m. in St. Michael's
Church, River Ryan. Burial in parish cemetery. Reception will follow in the
Army, Navy, Airforce, Unit 217, New Waterford. Donations to Heart and
Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences to:
www.vjmcgillivray.ca
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Published: May 6, 2006
COPE, Warrington Thomas (Slim) - 81, St. Peter's, Richmond County, died
September 17, 1993, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. He was born in
Hamilton, Ont. He served in the merchant marine before entering the navy
where he served overseas in the Second World War, retiring after 22 years of
service as a chief petty officer. He worked for External Affairs in Ottawa
and Poland until 1977. He was employed with Black and Decker until
retirement in 1980. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 47, St
Peter's, receiving the Certificate of Merit and he belonged to St. Peter's
Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Lillian
Agatha Landry; son, Leonard, Oakville, Ont.; daughter, Bernice (Mrs. Blair
Campbell), St. Peter's; four grandchildren. A military funeral will be 10
a.m. today in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Francis Cameron
officiating. Cremation to follow. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer
Society or St. Peter's Church Cemetery Fund. Arrangements under the
direction of C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.
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Published: 09/20/93
CORDEAU, Alice Marie
- 62, Lower Sackville, died January 22, 1995, in Camp Hill Medical Centre. Born
in Caraquet, N.B., she was a daughter of the late Nazarre and Alice (Leger)
Gionet. Surviving are her husband, Alphonse; daughters, Sandra, Cheryl,
Sackville; twin daughters, Diane, Darlene, Halifax; sons, Wayne, Sackville;
David, Dartmouth; Kevin, Halifax; brothers, Marcel, Alere, Alfred, Montreal;
Ludger, Alberta; sisters, Philomene Paulin, Toronto; Jeanne Arsenault, Margaret
(Mrs. Garvias Hache), New Brunswick; Lucienne (Mrs. Garfield Benteau), Eliana
Gionet, Dartmouth; Exilda Williams, Halifax; Denise (Mrs. Donald Sienvieutigz),
Mahone Bay; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased
by a daughter, Deborah-Ann; sister, Therese; granddaughter, Santana-Marie.
Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville
Dr., Lower Sackville. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. John Vianney
Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Owen Connolly officating. Burial in Oakridge Memory
Gardens, Lower Sackville. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart
and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 01/23/95
CORDEAU, Corrine Cecele -
87, Poirierville, Richmond County, died July 22, 1994, in Strait Richmond
Hospital, Evanston. Born in Poirierville, she was a daughter of the late
Joseph and Archange (Bona) Poirier. She is survived by two daughters,
Denise Conner, Poirierville; Annette (Mrs. Terrance Pate), Hanmer, Ont.;
sister, Mrs. Agnes Britten, Port Hawkesbury; four grandchildren. She was
predeceased by her husband, Wilfred; son, Henry in infancy; two sisters,
Eva, Dora; five brothers, Dosite, Raymond, Vincent, Roosevelt, Lauchie.
Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, 1:30 -3:30 p.m. Sunday in C.H. Boudreau
Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral will be 4 p.m. Sunday in St. Hyacinth
Church, D'Escousse, Rev. John J. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in
parish cemetery. Donations may be made to any charity.
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Published: 07/23/94
CORDEAU, Francis Isidore - 74, Dartmouth, died peacefully at home on October 2, 1999, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a beloved son of the late Jean Pierre "Jack" Cordeau and Emma (Fortune) Cordeau. He is survived by his loving wife, Maria (Byrne) Cordeau; daughters, Mary, Annette (husband Keith) McIntosh, and Theresa and his special granddaughter, Haley McIntosh, all of Dartmouth. He is also survived by brothers, Daniel (wife Frances), Toronto, Joseph (wife Vivian), Sydney Mines; Father Leo, St. Edmund's Parish, Edmonton; and Charles (wife Katherine), Belleville, Ont.; and by sisters, Mary (husband Arthur) Crane, Sydney; Detta Haley (husband Ted Haley, deceased), Sydney Mines; Teresa (husband Elmer) Doiron, Sydney River; Betty, Sydney Mines; sister, Geraldine and sister Agnes, Holy Angels Convent, Sydney; and sister, Anna, Congregation of Notre Dame, Edmonton. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and other relatives in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, all of whom he knew well and loved very much. He was predeceased by brothers, John and Stanley. After attending St. Francis Xavier University for a year, he returned home to Sydney Mines, following the sudden death of his father. He worked at the Machine Shop and Coal Wash Plant in Sydney Mines for 11 years. He studied stationary engineering and moved to Dartmouth where he was employed as a stationary engineer at the Imperial Oil Refinery for 12 years. He graduated from Dalhousie University where he obtained B.A. and B. Ed. degrees and subsequently taught stationary engineering in the Dartmouth Regional Vocational School from 1969 until his retirement in 1988. During his years in Sydney Mines, he was very active in parish and community affairs. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish Choir and of the local A.O.H. Drama Club. He was a devout member of St. Peter's Parish, Dartmouth, and a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, having served as Comptroller of the Archbishop McCarthy Assembly 0799, Halifax. He was a past grand knight of St. Peter's Council 3133, Dartmouth. His faith and courage were an inspiration to all who knew him. Visitation will take place in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St., today, October 5, and Wednesday October 6, from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will take place in St. Peter's Church, Maple St., Dartmouth on Thursday, October 7, at 2 p.m., Rev. Leo Cordeau officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Palliative Care, QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation, Halifax.
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Published: 10/05/99
CORDEAU, John Thomas - 19, Dartmouth, died March 21, 1995, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Raymond and Linda (Cleveland) Cordeau. Surviving are a sister, Deborah, at home; paternal grandmother, Eugene Cordeau; several aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Mervin and Mabel Cleveland; paternal grandfather, John L. Cordeau. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic Funeral Home, Dartmouth. Cremation to follow. A memorial service will be Saturday afternoon in the funeral home chapel. Burial at a later date in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Lower Sackville. Donations to the IWK Foundation.
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Published: 03/23/95
CORDEAU, Mary Barbara - 94, formerly of Poirierville, Richmond Co., died January 12, 1998, in St. Anne's Community Nursing Care Centre, Arichat. Born in Poirierville, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Eliza (Bonin) Ranson. Surviving are sisters, Mrs. Clare I. Burke, Mrs. Eugenie Cordeau, Poirierville. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred; sisters, Louise, Annie; brothers, Norman, Gustave, Alexander. Visitation 12 noon-3:30 p.m. today in D'Escousse Wake Room. Funeral 4 p.m. today in St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, D'Escousse, Rev. John J. MacDonald officiating. Spring burial in St. Hyacinth Cemetery. Donations to St. Anne's Nursing Care Centre or St. Hyacinth Cemetery Fund. Arrangements entrusted to IML Funeral Services, Petit-de-Grat.
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Published: 01/14/98
CORKUM, Megan Joan, RN,
B.Sc.N., - 22, Yarmouth, passed away July 6, 2006, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Yarmouth, she was the daughter of Steven and Margot (Judge) Corkum. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church. She recently graduated from Dalhousie School of Nursing at the Yarmouth Site and was working in the emergency room at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. She is survived by sister, Erin, Yarmouth; brothers, Steven (Lisa) Corkum, Ryan, Yarmouth; paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Joan Corkum; maternal grandmother, Freda Judge; aunts, Janet Wile, Marilyn Doucet, Melanie Judge, Nancy Carson; uncles, Kirby Judge, Murray Judge, and Walter Judge. She was predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Richard Vernon Judge. Visitation was held Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. today in Holy Trinity Anglican Church with Father MacAllister Ellis officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Family flowers only by request. Donations to Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Yarmouth Chapter. sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca
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Published: July 10, 2006
CORMIER, Charlie Henrie - 83, Grand Etang, Inverness County, died March 23,
1994, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cheticamp. Born in Grand Etang, he was a
son of the late Frederick and Patronelle (Chiasson) Cormier. He was a
member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph du Moine and 3rd degree
member of Knights of Columbus, Council 3850 and was a member of the New
Horizon Senior Citizens Club, St. Joseph du Moine. He is survived by his
wife, the former Marie Adeline Sampson; three daughters, Elaine (Mrs. Henry
Cormier), Margaree; Claudette (Mrs. Joseph LeBlanc), Ella (Mrs. Donald
Doucet), both of Grand Etang; three sons, Wayne, Parry Sound, Ont.;
Harold, Bramalea, Ont.; Alphonse, Huntsville, Ont.; two sisters, Marie Helene
VanTassel, Montreal; Laura AuCoin, Grand Etang; 13 grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Marcellin;
half-brother, Arsene; two half-sisters, Alma Redenbach, Marion Brooks.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in St. Joseph's
Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph du Moine, where funeral will be 10:30
a.m. Saturday, Rev. Basil Boudreau officiating. Burial will be in the parish
cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Sacred Heart
Hospital Charitable Foundation. Arrangements under the direction of
Cheticamp Funeral Home.
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Published: 03/24/94
CORMIER, Dora - 57, Cheticamp, Inverness Co., died September 13, 1995, in
Sacred Heart Hospital, Cheticamp. Born in Grand Etang, Inverness Co., she
was a daughter of Marie Louise (AuCoin) Harris, Cheticamp and the late
Joseph Harris. She was a member of St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. Surviving are
brothers, Wilfred, Bernie, Inverness; sisters, Cecile Lea (Mrs. Bob
Gabriel), Halifax; Mrs. Clarice Smith, Marlboro, U.S.A. She was
predeceased by her husband, Leonard. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Cheticamp
Funeral Home. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church,
Cheticamp. Burial in parish cemetery.
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Published: 09/14/95
CORMIER, Ernest Joseph - 62, 367 Mahon St., New Waterford, died June 15,
1997, in New Waterford. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late
Elor and Mary Ellen (Odo) Cormier. He was a member of St. Agnes Parish,
New Waterford. Surviving are his wife, the former Catherine (Jemima) Nicholson;
daughter, Ann (Mrs. Robert MacKenzie), New Waterford; brothers, Thomas,
Toronto; Henry, Hubert, Bernard, Cheticamp; sisters, Elizabeth (Mrs. John
Aucoin), New Waterford; Annbelle MacDonald, Sydney; Irene (Mrs. Don Muise),
Yarmouth; two grandchildren in New Waterford. He was predeceased by
brother, Willie John. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in V.J. McGillivray
Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in St.
Agnes Church, Rev. Bob Neville officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.
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Published: 06/17/97
CORMIER, John Bernard "Bernie" - 59, Victoria Street, Westville, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2006, at his home. Born in
New Glasgow, he was a son of Jane (DeGruchy) Cormier, Trenton, and the late Gilbert Cormier. As a boy, Bernie grew up in
Trenton. A welder by trade, Bernie worked at Trenton Works for over 40 years. He loved the outdoors and going to the camp
with "Lucky Dog". He enjoyed spending time in the barn where he was always working on something. However, Bernie's family
was always most important to him, being very proud of his six children. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Mildred
"Pookie" (Lafferty); children, Kathy Dempsey (Skip), White Rock; Andy, Wendy and Jennifer, all of New Glasgow; Wayne
(Barbara), Salt Springs; Stephanie Grant (Bob), Trenton; grandchildren, Michelle, Luke, Tyler, Rebecca, Jessica, and
Michael; brothers, Jim (Paulette), Salt Springs; Doug (Mary), Abercrombie; David (Ann), Westville; Wayne (Gloria), Montreal;
Stephen (Janet), Little Egypt Road. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Eagles Funeral Home, Westville.
His funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in Eagles Funeral Chapel, Westville, with Father Bob Day officiating.
Burial will be in Christ the King Cemetery, Trenton. Family flowers only. Donations in his memory may be made to the
S.P.C.A. or a charity of one's choice.
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Published: June 19, 2006
CORMIER, Judith - 85, St. Joseph du Moine, died March 28, 1998, in Sacred
Heart Hospital, Cheticamp. Born in St. Joseph du Moine, she was a daughter
of the late Louis and Helene (Doucet) Cormier. She was a member of St.
Joseph's Church, St. Joseph du Moine. Surviving are brothers, Emile, St. Joseph
du Moine; Linus, Montreal; sisters, Rita Cormier, Montreal; Therese (Mrs.
Simon Cormier), London, Ont.; Sister Lucie Cormier, Moncton, N.B.; several
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Freddie, Johnny, Joseph,
Denis, Gabriel, Gerard; sisters, Laura AuCoin, Jeannette Cormier, Yvonne
LeFort. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral
2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Church, St. Joseph du Moine. Burial in the
parish cemetery.
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Published: 03/30/98
CORMIER, Linus - 68, Belle Cote, died August 29, 1998, in Sacred Heart
Hospital, Cheticamp. Born in Belle Cote, he was a son of the late Joseph
and Minnie (LeBlanc) Cormier. He was a member of St. Michael's Parish
Church. Surviving are special friend, Sophie Anne Aucoin; brothers, Wilbert,
Florida; Alfred, Belle Cote; Raymond, Grand Etang; Leo, Waltham, Mass.;
sisters, Sister Lillian Cormier, Moncton, N.B.; Florence LeBlanc; Belle
Cote; Annie Cormier, Margaree; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by
brother, Louis; sister, Zabine Chiasson. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today,
funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, both in St. Michael's Church, East Margaree,
Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family
flowers only. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association. Arrangements
entrusted to Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd.
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Published: 08/31/98
CORMIER, Marie Anna - 72, Petit Etang, Inverness Co., died September 18,
1998, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cheticamp. Born in Cheticamp, she was a
daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (LeBlanc) Poirier. She was a
member of St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp, and a member of Sacred Heart Hospital
Ladies Auxiliary, Cheticamp. She is survived by her son, Richard (Hilda),
Petit Etang; daughter, Gayle (Mrs. Andre Bourgeois), Cheticamp; sisters,
Jean AuCoin, Petit Etang; Agnes (Mrs. Jimmy Petrie), Trenton; Geraldine (Mrs.
Charlie AuCoin), Halifax; grandchildren, Lynn, Christina, Charlene, Trevor
and Andrew. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry; brothers, Joseph,
Lionel, John Joe and Lazare. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in Cheticamp
Funeral Home. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp.
Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made
to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association or any charity.
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Published: 09/19/98
CORMIER, Marie Mathilda - 78, Sydney, formerly of West Arichat, died
February 28, 1995, in Breton Bay Nursing Home, Sydney. Born in West
Arichat, Richmond Co., she was a daughter of the late Lizzie Mae Burns.
Surviving are sons, Lawrence, West Arichat; John, Brantford, Ont.;
stepsister, Clara (Mrs. Raymond Delorey), Port Royal; four grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Peter; stepbrother, Francis. Funeral 10 a.m.
Saturday in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, West Arichat,
Rev. Conrad Girroir officiating. Burial at a later date in parish
cemetery. Donations to any charity. Arrangements under the direction of C.H.
Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat.
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Published: 03/01/95
CORMIER (LeFort), Marie Mathilde - 76, Hillside Drive, Harrietsfield,
Halifax Co., died March 7, 1996, in Victoria General Hospital. Born in
Cheti- camp, she was a daughter of the late Job and Luce (LeBlanc) Aucoin.
She was a member of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax. She was
well-known for her artistic talents in traditional Cheticamp hooked rugs.
She was a longstanding member of several church groups such as the Central
Association of Miraculous Medal; the Ladies of St. Anne; St. Joseph's
Confraternity; Institue DEF Clerk and De Saint Diateur. Surviving are
sons, Clifford LeFort, Halifax; Yvon LeFort, Harriestfield; daughters,
Mary Alice (Mrs. George Levy), Luce Yvonne LeBlanc, Halifax; Rose LaPorte,
Harrietsfield; 16 grandchildren; four great-grand-children. She was
predeceased by her first husband, Joseph LeFort; second husband, John
Cormier; son, Raymond LeFort; daughter, Eileen Haynes; sister, Alice. Visitation
2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Rd.
Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax,
Rev. Francis Von-Enga officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery,
Lower Sackville. Donations to The Lung Association.
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Published: 03/08/96
CORMIER, Mary Louise - 66, of Belle Cote, Inverness County, died June 15,
1993, in Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. Born in Boston, Mass.,
she was a daughter of the late Margaret LeBlanc. She was a member of St.
Michael's Roman Catholic Church, East Margaree. She is survived by her husband,
Alfred; two sisters, Mary Catherine (Mrs. Dennis Murphy), Pictou; Adelaide
(Mrs. Jerry Deveau), Belle Cote; an aunt, Mrs. Mary Moncousky, Belle Cote,
with whom she resided. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 today in St. Michael's
Church, where funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Rev. Basil Boudreau
officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery under the direction of
Inverness Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Inverness Consolidated Memorial
Hospital.
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Published: 06/16/93
CORMIER, Rose - 88, Pere Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp, died February 5, 1994,
in the home. Born in Cheticamp, she was a daughter of the late Edward and
Marguerite (LeBlanc) AuCoin. She was a member of St. Peter's Roman
Catholic Church and member of Ladies of Ste. Anne Society. She is survived by a
daughter, Marie Alice LeBlanc, Margaree; two sons, Wilfred, Cheticamp;
Jean Roland, Margaree Valley; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; two sons, Alphonse, Jean Phillip;
three brothers, Peter, Louis, Delphin; two sisters, Marie Anne, Sophie.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church,
Cheticamp, Rev. Lester Marchand officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery
under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Home.
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Published: 02/07/94
CORMIER, Victor Patrick - 81, Belle Cote, Inverness Co., passed away April
29, 2006, in Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp, with his
family by his side. Born in Belle Cote on July 18, 1924, he was a son of
the late John and Mary Ann (Doucet) Cormier. He was a member of St. Michael
Church, Margaree. He leaves to mourn his wife, Theresa; sons, Richard,
Vancouver; Paul, Montreal; Patricia, Montreal; granddaughter, Simone,
Vancouver; brothers, Edward, Belle Cote; Joe, Shubenacadie; sister, Jeannette,
the United States. He was predeceased by his first wife, Josephine Doucet;
infant daughter, Marie. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be 7-9
p.m. Thursday, May 4, in Cheticamp Funeral Home. A memorial mass will be held
10:30 a.m. Friday, May 5, in St. Michael Church, Margaree, Father Jim
MacDonald officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. A very special
thank you to the staff of Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney and the Cancer
Clinic and an extra special thank you to the nurses and medical staff of
Sacred Heart Community Health Centre for the tender loving care Victor and
his family received during his last day. The Cormier Family.
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Published: May 1, 2006
CORMIER, Zabine Rose - 71, Pere Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp, formerly of
Belle Cote, died January 13, 1998, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cheticamp.
Born in Cap Le Moine, Inverness Co., she was a daughter of the late Willie
and Sophie (AuCoin) Doucet. She was a member of St. Michael's Church, Margaree.
Surviving are sons, Willie Joe, Huntington, Que.; Jean Louis, Belle Cote;
Didace, Halifax; daughters, Marie Sophie (Mrs. Rene LeBlanc), Cape Le
Moine; Cecile (Mrs. Daniel Poirier), Plateau; Jeanette (Mrs. Lawrence Cameron),
Belle Cote; brother, Gerard, Cap Le Moine; sisters, Josephine (Mrs. Alex
Fraser), North East Margaree; Marie Edna (Mrs. Bernie AuCoin), Leona (Mrs.
Lionel AuCoin), St. Joseph du Moine; Dora AuCoin, Grand Etang; Rita (Mrs. Paul
Joe Deveaux), Point Cross; Bernadette (Mrs. Napoleon Poirier), Plateau;
Marie Helene (Mrs. Georgie LeBrun), Cheticamp. She was predeceased by her
husband, James; brothers, Leopold, Levi. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in
Belle Cote Community Centre. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Michael's Church,
Margaree, Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Burial in the parish
cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Autistic Fund for Noelle
Cormier or Pere Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp. Arrangements entrusted to Cheticamp
Funeral Services Ltd.
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Published: 01/15/98
COSMAN, Celina Anne -
81, Tidal View Manor, Yarmouth, died November 6, 1994, in the manor. Born in
Wedgeport, she was a daughter of the late Dennis and Georgine (Surette)
Pothier. She is survived by a daughter, Anna (Mrs. Paul Boudreau),
Wedgeport; sisters, Nellie (Mrs. Edward Cottreau), Eunice (Mrs. Eloi Corporon),
Tracy (Mrs. Lawrence Doucette), all of Wedgeport; two grandchildren. She
was predeceased by her husband, John; brother, Leonard; sister, Rosa.
Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. today in St. Michael's Church, Wedgeport, Rev.
Roland Soucie officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Arrangements are
under the direction of H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Wedgeport.
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Published: 11/08/94
COTIE, Elmer Charles -
69, Monastery, formerly of East Tracadie, died May 22, 1995, at home. Born
in Cambridge, Mass., he was a son of the late Charles and Mable (Gerrior)
Cotie. He was a member of St. Peter's Parish, Tracadie and the seniors
club, Tracadie. He was a veteran of the Second World War. Surviving are
his wife, the former Helen Petipas; daughters, Sharon (Mrs. David
Boudreau), East Tracadie; Arlene (Mrs. Fabian Petipas), Monastery;
brother, Joseph A., East Tracadie. He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth
Bowie; brothers, Walter, Alphonse. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9
p.m. Wednesday, funeral 10 a.m. Thursday, all in St. Augustine's
Monastery, Rev. Kyte Gillis and Rev. Othmar Mussmacher officiating. Donations to
Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Augustine's Monastery. Arrangements
under the direction of W.J. Whitty Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.
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Published: 05/23/95
COTTON, Mary Jessie
"Tess" - Judique, passed away peacefully at her home in Judique on Sunday, September 24, 2006. She was a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Sarah (MacDonald) MacDonnell (River Street, Inverness). She was a member of St. Andrew's Parish, Judique. Tess lived quietly in service to her family and her church. She will be remembered with love by all who knew her. She is survived by daughter, Ethel (Rex) Gilbert, Cupids, N.L.; sons, Frank (Deanne), Nictaux, Annapolis Co.; John (Cathy), Little Judique; Danny (Debbie), Judique; grandchildren, Sabrina, Fraser, Amber, Christopher, Jonathan, Leigha, David, Kalyn, Stephanie, Adam, Daniel, Matthew, Robin, Amy, Joshua; great-grandchildren, Kyla and Makenzie. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Dick; sisters, Kay, Florence and Peggy; brothers, Roddie, Jack, Lewis, Leo and Joe. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Judique Men's Club. Funeral mass 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Father Allan MacMillan officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations in memory of Tess may be made to the Tartan Gardens, Judique, or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at:
www.haverstocks.com
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Published: September 26, 2006
COTTREAU, Sister Bridget (Sister Mary
Simplicius) - 82, Mount Saint Vincent Motherhouse, died July 7, 1994,
in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Wedgeport, she was a daughter of the
late Jeremiah and Arsene (Boudreau) Cottreau. She entered the Sisters of
Charity in 1930 and made her religious profession of vows in 1933. She
served for several years in the Halifax Infirmary and St. Joseph's Orphanage,
Halifax; Hamilton Memorial Hospital, North Sydney and in many convents in
Nova Scotia and Vancouver, B.C. Her last active years were spent in
Meteghan, where she ministered in spiritual and social outreach to the local
community. In 1987, she retired to Mt. St. Vincent Motherhouse and
remained actively involved until her recent illness. She is survived by
her sister, Mrs. Linda Deveau, Groton, Conn.; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be after 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Mt. St. Vincent Motherhouse,
where Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday in their chapel,
Rev. Martin Currie officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower
Sackville.
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Published: 07/09/94
COTTREAU, David Joseph -
39, Plymouth, Yarmouth Co., died January 6, 1996, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital.
Born in Yarmouth, he was a son of Edwin and Jennie (Jacquard) Cottreau,
Wedgeport. He was a fisherman by occupation. Surviving are his wife,
Carol; daughter, Lisa, at home; brother, Junior, Wedgeport, Yarmouth Co.;
sisters, Anne (Mrs. Billy Boudreau), Lower Wedgeport; Denise (Mrs. Allen
Boudreau), Wanda Cottreau, Wedgeport; maternal grandmother, Margaret
Jacquard, Melbourne. He was predeceased by twin sons, Joseph and John;
sister in infancy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in H.M. Huskilson
Funeral Home, Wedgeport. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Michael's
Roman Catholic Church, Wedgeport, Rev. Roland Soucie c.s.c. officiating. Burial
in parish cemetery. Donations to any charity.
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Published: 01/09/96
COTTREAU, Edward Lewis -
86, Wedgeport, Yarmouth Co., died February 13, 1996, in Yarmouth Regional
Hospital. Born August 6, 1909, in Wedgeport, he was a son of the late
Benjamin and Clemente (LeBlanc) Cottreau. He was a deck hand on a dredge.
Surviving are his wife, the former Nellie Pothier; son, Martin, Brockton,
Mass.; daughter, Marie Boudreau, East Boston, Mass.; five grandchildren.
He was predeceased by daughter, Agnes; brothers, Alfred, Leonard, David;
sisters, Margaret, Lennie. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in H.M.
Huskilson's Funeral Home, Wedgeport. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Friday in St. Michael's
Roman Catholic Church, Wedgeport, Rev. Roland Soucie CSC officiating.
Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to St. Michael's Church.
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Published: 02/14/96
COTTREAU, Joseph Guillaume -
56, Upper Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, died October 2, 1993, in Wedgeport. Born
in Wedgeport, he was a son of the late Maynard and Ella (Boudreau)
Cottreau. He was a fisherman and a member of Knights of Columbus, Council
6505, Wedgeport. He is survived by his wife, the former Mildred Burke; two
sons, Roland, at home; Gerald, Wedgeport; daughter, Muriel (Mrs. Tim
LeBlanc), Little River Harbour, Yarmouth County; brother, Vernon,
Wedgeport; three sisters, Rosaline Boudreau, Phyllis Boudreau, both of Wedgeport;
Lorraine Buske, Ottawa; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by three
sisters, Dorothy, Muriel, Mariette. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today
in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Wedgeport. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday in Ste. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Wedgeport, Rev. Roland Soucie
officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to
Ste. Michael's Parish Cemetery Fund.
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Published: 10/04/93
COTTREAU, Michael Joseph - 87, Pleasant Street, Yarmouth, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born March 2, 1919 in Plymouth, he was a son of the late Hugh and Jeanie (Boudreau) Cottreau. He worked for a time with the Yarmouth Box Factory, and then worked as a carpenter with Joe Surette Construction until his retirement. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served with the Royal Canadian Army in France, Germany and Britain, and he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 61, Yarmouth. Surviving are daughter, Sandra (Ivan) Surette, Arcadia; daughter-in-law, Joyce Cottreau, Arcadia; granddaughter, Shelley (Darcy) Robbins; great-granddaughters, Vanessa and Jade; brother, Arthur (Frances) Cottreau, Yarmouth; sisters, Florence Tiller, Vancouver; Betty Williamson, United States, and his former wife, Mary D. (Jacquard) Cottreau. He was predeceased by his first wife, Rose Alma (Northeast) Cottreau; son, Brian Cottreau; brother, Howard Cottreau, and sister, Mary Robicheau. Visitation will take place from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, with a Branch No. 61 Legion service at 7:30 p.m., followed by prayers at 8 p.m., all in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, 29 Albert St., Yarmouth. The funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 5, in Saint Ambrose Cathedral, 43 Albert St., Yarmouth, Father John MacPherson officiating. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Yarmouth. It has been requested that there be family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences may be sent to: huskilson@ns.sympatico.ca
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Published: June 2, 2006
COVIN, Mary Ellen - 69, West Arichat, Richmond County, died April 25, 1994, in Strait Richmond Hosptial, Evanston. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late James and Mary Ellen (Roache) Cormier. She is survived by a daughter, Ann Marie, at home; five sons, Bernie, Massey, Ont.; Raymond, Hamilton, Ont.; Howard, Pondville; Murdock, Halifax; Tommy, West Arichat; sister, Mrs. Nellie Covin, West Arichat; four brothers, Lawrence, James, Murdock, all of Sydney; Albert, Boston, Mass.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She
was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Joseph. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Immaculate Conception Church, Rev. Conrad Girroir officiating. Burial will follow in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
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Published: 04/27/94
COVIN, Raymond Joseph - 75, West Arichat, Richmond County, died August 30, 1992, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in West Arichat, he was a son of the late Ernest and Alma (Fougere) Covin. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Ellen Cormier; daughter, Mrs. Anne Marie Dort, West Artichat; five sons, Vernie, Ray, both of Ontario; Howard, Pondville, Richmond County; Murdock, Lake Echo; Tommy, West Arichat; three sisters, Sabine (Mrs. William Poirier), Mrs. Eva Mae Poirer, Rita (Mrs. Frank Collett), all of Cheticamp; brother, Francis, West Arichat; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers, Willard, Charlie, Everett; sister, Lorraine. The body is in Immaculate Conception Church, West Arichat, visiting 2-4, 7-10 p.m. today, where funeral will be 3 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements under the direction of C.H. Boudreau
Funeral Home, Arichat.
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Published: 09/01/92
COVEY, Pearl Florence - 84, Ocean View Manor, Eastern Passage, died November
19, 1994, in the manor. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late
James and Florence (Brown) MacLean. She was a member of St. Anthony Daniel
Parish. She is survived by her daughters, Pearl (Mrs. Raymond Aucoin), Marion
Bridge; Sharon Ann Assoun, London, Ont.; son, John Murray, New Glasgow;
sisters, Frances Mahar, Dartmouth; Marjorie (Mrs. Ronald Campbell), Sault
Ste. Marie; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased
by five brothers, John, James, Roy, Doc, Dan. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9
p.m. today in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in
St. Anthony Daniel Church, Rev. Leo Boone officiating. Burial will be in
Hardwood Hill Cemetery.
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Published: 11/22/94
COX, Charles F.T. - 87, River Philip, Cumberland Co., passed away peacefully in The Moncton City Hospital on Thursday, July 6, 2006. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Gibson and Helen (Anderson) Cox. As a young man, he joined the Halifax Rifles on July 29, 1940, and when it was disbanded in England, he went with Sherbrooke Fusiliers Tank Corps, serving to the end of the Second World War. Following this, he worked as a mechanic in Halifax until September 30, 1951. At that time, he joined the RCAF and had two tours back to Europe until May 24, 1969. Upon retirement from the RCAF, he was employed with the Government of Alberta with the Alberta Department of Highways from April 1970 until August 31, 1981. He came to River Philip to make his home in 1996. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 36, Oxford. He was also a member of the United Church of Canada. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are his wife, the former Pearl E. Adshade; stepdaughters, Cheryl Carruthers (Jim), River Philip; Melinda Mitchell, Riverview, N.B.; Mae LeBlanc (Michael), Notre Dame, N.B.; Rebecca Hannigan (George), River Philip; stepson, Robert Adshade, Wentworth; a number of stepgrandchildren and step great-grandchildren; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Phyllis Bowles Parker; sister, Marguerite Travis; stepson, Leon Adshade. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service at the request of the deceased. A family graveside service will be held in Berwick United Church Cemetery on Monday, July 10, at 2 p.m. with K. Ruth Gamble officiating. Donations may be made to the River Philip United Church Cemetery Memorial Fund or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Allen's Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford.
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Published: July 8, 2006
COX, Mary Marjorie - 60, 42 Stanley St., North Sydney, died August 16, 1994,
in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in North Sydney, she was
a daughter of Mrs. Josephine Boudreau, Petitde-Grat and the late John
Boudreau. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church and choir; involved in the CWL
and parish secretary for a number of years. She was a member of the mixed
auxiliary of Knights of Columbus, North Sydney. She was at one time
employed as a secretary at Point Edward Naval Base. She is survived by her
daughter, Mary (Mrs. John Pyke), Hantsport; three sons, Joe, Rob, Lloyd,
all of North Sydney; three sisters, Alvena Burchell, Sydney Mines; Edith
MacDonald, North Sydney; Yvonne (Mrs. Francis Samson), Petit-de- Grat; two
brothers, Arcent, Sydney Mines; Leon, Petit-de-Grat; a granddaughter; a
number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Allan;
brother, George; Joseph and Clara Landry, by whom she was raised. Visitation
will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Church, Rev. Tom MacNeil
officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations may be made to
St. Joseph's Church building fund or The Lung Association.
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Published: 08/18/94
CRAWFORD,
Harry Albert - 83, Cowan Street, Westville, died February 3, 1996, in
Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Westville, he was a son of the
late Edward and Lottie (Baker) Crawford. He was a coal miner most of his
working life; a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas in France,
Italy, Sicily, Germany and Holland with the Royal Canadian Artillery, and
life member of Royal Canadian Legion, branch 35, Westville. Surviving are
his wife, the former Dorothy Rankin; sons, Ken, Jim, Sylvester; Jackie,
Westville; daughters, Eileen (Mrs. Fred Forrest), Lansdowne; Carolyn (Mrs.
Bert Boudreau), Arichat; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He
was predeceased by brothers, Ruben, Edward, Simon; sisters, Lottie Wilson,
Annie Partington, Gertie. Funeral 2 p.m. today in Eagles Funeral Home,
Westville, Rev. Joseph Lafave officiating. Burial in Auburn Cemetery,
Westville. Donations to IWK-Grace Health Centre or VON.
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Published: 02/05/96
CRESSEY, Donald Everett -
67, Baddeck, died February 21, 1993, in Aberdeeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born
in Ipswich, Mass., he was a son of the late Herman S. and Elva (Egler)
Cressey. He was a retired wholesale florist, working in the United States
with his father. He is survived by two daughters, Donna (Mrs. Andrew
Turner), The Netherlands; Debra (Mrs. John Laplante), Fairfield, Me.; sister,
Marcia (Mrs. Summer Haley), Rolley, Mass.; brother, Robert, Topsfield,
Mass.; four grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former
Marie Alice Boudreau; son, Donald. The body has been cremated under the
direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. No visitation or
service by request.
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Published: 02/24/93
CROSSMAN, Lorraine Reta -
64, Dartmouth, died June 27, 1993, in Waterville. Born in Halifax, she was
a daughter of the late Michael and Vera (Boudreau) MacDonald. She is
survived by three brothers, David, Gerald, both of Lower Sackville; Carl,
Halifax. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley. Cremation has taken
place under the direction of J. Albert Walker and Sons Funeral Home,
Dartmouth. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. July 14 in Mount Hermon
Cemetery, Dartmouth. Donations may be made to any charity.
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Published: 07/02/93
CULLEN, John A. (Johnny) - 166 Rutherford St., Stellarton, died November 28, 1992, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of Eva (Boudreau)
Cullen, Stellarton, and the late John Cullen. A lifelong resident of Stellarton, he was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church; chairman of Lourdes Parish Hall Committee and past chairman of the parish council. He was a 17-year member of Pictou District School Board and chairman of Pictou Regional Housing. He also sat and chaired for 12 years on Pictou
County Community College Board. He was a former employee of Clark Tire Limited, New Glasgow and B.F. Goodrich Limited, New Glasgow. He was office manager with Goodwear Treaders Limited, Antigonish, until becoming ill. He is survived by his wife, the former Anne Morgan; two daughters, Lee Anne CullenRudolph, Stellarton; Linda Turnbull, Hopewell; son, Robert Joseph, Peterborough, Ont.; sister, Jeanette (Mrs. Michael Elchuck), Stellarton; two brothers, Albert, Robert, both of Lourdes, Pictou County; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Karen. The body is in H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton, visiting 3-5, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Charles Cameron officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Aberdeen Hospital Outpatients Department.
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Published: 11/30/92
CULLEN, M. Eva - 92, Maple Crest Senior Citizens, Stellarton, died June 20, 1995, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Pomquet, Antigonish Co., she was a daughter of the late Dosiety and Celina (Fougere) Boudreau. She was a resident of Stellarton for 69 years, residing at Maple Crest Senior Citizens for the last 22 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are sons, Albert, Bob, Lourdes; daughter, Jeanette (Mrs. Mike Elchuck), Stellarton; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John Sr.; son, John Jr.; brother, Joseph; sisters, Georgina, Jenny, Rachel, Hattie, Sadie, Mary; granddaughter, Karen Cullen. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Charles Cameron officiating. Burial
in church cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
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Published: 06/22/95
CURDO, Whitney -
83, River Bourgeois, Richmond Co., died March 13, 1995, in Strait Richmond
Hospital, Evanston. Born at River Bourgeois, he was a son of the late
Placide and Julia (Burke) Curdo. He was the last surviving member of his
immediate family. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by a sister, Anastasia Boudreau; brothers, Nickey, Steven; stepbrothers,
Johnny Curdo, Mosses Curdo. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in River
Bourgeois Funeral Parlour. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. John the
Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, Rev. Clary MacDonald officiating. Burial
in parish cemetery. Donations to Strait Richmond Hospital or Canadian
Cancer Society. Arrangements under the direction of the Alex A. Morrison
Funeral Home, St. Peter's.
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Published: 03/14/95
CURRIE, Arthur John - 71, Dartmouth, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, June 16, 2006, in Dartmouth General Hospital surrounded by family. Born in Enfield, he was a son of the late Lewis Currie and Mary (Gaudet) Rennison. He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis (Campbell). Art was the founder and operator of Arthur Currie Heating Ltd. for over 40 years. He enjoyed his work and took pride in it. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching horse races. Art loved to watch his children and grandchildren play hockey. He is survived by children, Anne Marie Currie, Victoria, B.C.; Vera Isenor, Enfield; Colin, Dartmouth; Mark (Kim), Enfield; Ian (Glenda), Enfield; Heather Shreenan (Joe), Enfield; nine grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Walker and Virginia Singer; brothers, Albert Rennison Jr. and Charles Rennison. He was predeceased by sisters, Anne Marie in childhood and Alice Ashley. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, June 19, in St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church, where a funeral mass will take place 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, with Father Raymond Mura presiding. Interment in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Enfield, will follow the service. A reception will be held at the Enfield Legion. Donations in memory of Arthur may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Family flowers only. E-mail condolences to: ettinger@alderwoods.com
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Published: June 18, 2006
CURRIE, Sarah Elizabeth (Sadie) - 76, MacLeod Avenue, New Waterford, died
September 17, 1995, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in New
Victoria, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Jane (Mahon) Cameron.
She was a member of Mount Carmel Church and at one time worked at
Hamburg's, Cribb's Bookstore, Woolco and worked for 18 years in New
Watertford Consolidated Hospital as a ward clerk before retirement. Surviving
are her husband, Duncan J.; sons, Michael A., Coxheath; Duncan Jr., Paul
G., New Waterford; five grandsons; three granddaughters; a great-grandson;
sisters, Anna Koenig, Tarpon Springs, Fla.; Selina (Mrs. Sonny Pearson),
Agincourt, Ont. She was predeceased by sisters, Jane V. Wentworth, Mayme and
Esther Cameron, Clara Boudreau. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in V.J.
McGillivray Funeral Homes Ltd., 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral 10
a.m. Wednesday in Mount Carmel Church. Burial in parish cemetery.
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Published: 09/19/95