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Lillian Francis Ashe
76, Glace Bay
Lillian (Diddy) Ashe, 76, of 99 Second St., Hub, died at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex on Friday, Jan. 1, 1999.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Acker) Nicholson. She was an adherent of Warden United Church, Glace Bay.
Mrs. Ashe is survived by her husband, Harold; sons, Harold (Joan), Colin (Bertha), Eddy (Elaine), Brian (Edna), all of Glace Bay, Robert (Carol), California, Wayne (Bev), Ontario; daughters, Olive (Mrs. Raymond McIsaac), Donna (Billy), Hazel (Danny); brothers, Nick (Irene), Ambrose (Minnie), Ontario, Henry, Jack (Dorie), both of Glace Bay; sisters, Peg, Kate (Norman Stanley), Ontario, Hazel (Gus), Glace Bay. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Dorothy, brothers Joe and Colin.
Visitation for the late Mrs. Ashe will be held Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Johnston officiating. Burial will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date. Cremation has taken place.
James Henry Barrett
Toronto, Ont.
Visitation for the late Mr. James Henry Barrett, who died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998, in Toronto, Ont., will be held on Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay.
Funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Matthews officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay.
Cecilia Marie (MacKinnon) Beaton
57, Brighton, Mass.
Word has been received of the death of Cecilia on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998. Cecilia passed away at her home in Brighton, Mass., after a long and courageous battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS).
She was born in New Waterford, N.S. and was the daughter of the late Alexander and Cecilia (Burke) MacKinnon. She was a former member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish.
Cecilia is survived by her husband Angus and son, Kevin, both of Brighton, Mass. She is also survived by two sisters and four brothers, Iris (Mrs. Joey Young), Lingan, Gerry (Mrs. Angus McIntyre), Dominion, James (Dolena) MacKinnon, David (Gloria) McKinnon, Fred (Rose) MacKinnon, all from New Waterford and Alex (Noreen) McKinnon, Caladin, Ont. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Cremation will take place in Brighton, Mass. and funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in New Waterford, N.S. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Foster Lloyd Billard
75, Sydney
Foster Lloyd Billard, 75, of Taylor Street, Sydney, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Burgeo, Nfld., he was the son of the late Thomas and Agnes Billard. He was a member of St. Albans Anglican Parish, a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Merchant Marines and a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128, Whitney Pier. He retired from the CCGS, Labrador in 1987.
He is survived by his wife, the former Joan Hillier; two daughters, Janet (Mrs. Fred Ryan), Ontario and Barbara (Mrs. James MacCuish), Ontario; four sons, Lloyd (Linda), Mira, Raymond (Elizabeth), North Sydney, Ronald and Richard, both of Mira; 10 grandchildren, Jaime, Alan, Steven, Trevor, Andrew, Bobby, Michelle, Cindy, Daniel, and Katherine.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
He was predeceased by one brother, Lester.
Visitation was held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service is at St. Albans Anglican Church Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Doug Chard officiating. Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery.
Alice Colton
88, Glace Bay
Alice Colton 88, of 8 Wilcox Lane, Glace Bay, died at Glace Bay Health Care Complex, on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998.
Born in England, she was the daughter of the late William and Sarah (Mitchell) Briggs, she was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church. She was also a member of the Jubilee Rebekah Lodge 63. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Mrs. Colton is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth (Mrs. Allister MacDonald); son, Everett (Lorraine), Lowell, Mass.; grandchildren, Reggie, Darryl, Wendy, Sharon, Janice, JC, Darren and David and a special nephew Dr. Leo Barro. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, John in 1995, two sisters, Doris MacGregor, Ada Barro, brothers, William, Arthur, Louis, and George.
Visitation for the late Mrs. Colton was held Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at St. Mary's Anglican Church with the Rev. Fev Arnold officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Donations to the St. Mary's Memorial Fund or charity of choice.
Genevieve (Jenny) Claire Gillis
85, Antigonish
Genevieve (Jenny) Claire Gillis, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday Jan. 1, 1999, in the R. K. MacDonald Nursing Home, in Antigonish, where she was a guest for the past four years. She was a former resident of Bell Street, Glace Bay.
Born in Carbonear, Nfld., she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Tracey) Dinn. She was a practical nurse by trade and volunteered with the Red Cross during the Second World War. While residing in Glace Bay she was a member of St. Anne's Church.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Charles Gillis in 1981, two brothers, John and Ronald, two sisters, Margaret (Maggie) and Mary.
Visitation for Mrs. Gillis will be in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be Monday at 2 p.m. at St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay with Fr. Doug Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in the parish Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or charity of choice.
Mary Melinda Kehoe
92, Sydney
Mary Melinda Kehoe, 92, of MacGillivray Guest Home, formerly of Victoria Road, died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born at Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Francis Whyte and Laura (Shanahan) Whyte. She was a member of St. Theresa Church and former member of Sacred Heart Church. She was a member of St. Rita Hospital Ladies AID and St. Theresa's CWL.
She is survived by one daughter, Marguerite (Mrs. Donald Power), London, Ont.; one son, Francis, Halifax; one sister, Mrs. Marguerite Lane, Glace Bay; and one brother, Francis Whyte, Edmonton. She is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, George, one son, Rev. Father George Kehoe, a brother, James Whyte and a brother in infancy.
The late Mrs. Kehoe will have visitation at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sunday from 7-9 p.m. and on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Phillip Lynk
85, Glace Bay
Phillip Lynk, 85, a resident of Seaview Manor, Glace Bay, passed away peacefully, Thursday, Dec. 31, 1998, at Seaview Manor, after years of failing health with his faithful son Fred by his side.
Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Roy and Jane (Spencer) Lynk. Phillip served his country gallantly during the Second World War, receiving several medals. Upon retiring from overseas, he returned to coal mining until his retirement in 1968. He was a member of Saint John's Parish and Branch No. 3 Royal Canadian Legion.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Phillip is survived by his wife, the former Carlotta McLean; three sons, Fred (Maurina), Glace Bay, Joey (Marg), New Waterford, Jimmy (Tina), Ontario; three daughters, Mary Lannon, New Glasgow, Phyllis Lynk, Sydney and Margaret Anne Lynk, New Glasgow. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Fredrick and Roddie, sisters, Mami and Fredia, one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation for the late Phillip Lynk will be held in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay, Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Saint John's Church with Fr. Paul McGillvray officiating. Burial will be in the parish Cemetery.
Marjorie K. MacDonald
61, New Waterford
Mrs. Marjorie K. MacDonald, 61, of 206 Convent St., New Waterford, N.S., died, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, surrounded by friends and family.
Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Kay (Thomas) Flynn. She was a member of St. Agnes Church and a lifelong member of St. Agnes CWL. She was very involved in her community and religious education in her parish and diocese. She received her early education in New Waterford and graduated from Central School in 1954 and the Business College in 1955. In 1982, she received her BA degree from UCCB and received her MA in Theology from St. Michael's College, Vermont, in 1989. At various times employed with Joseph Rizzetto Sr., Eatons, Gaffins, New Waterford School Board, New Waterford Consolidated Hospital and Marine Hospital in Sydney. She was also employed by UCCB as instructor in the Religion Education Certificate Program and was religious co-ordinator at St. Agnes Church.
She is survived by her husband, Archie MacDonald; one son, David; three brothers, Bernard (Ursula) Flynn, Bedford, Melin (Aileen) Flynn, New Waterford and Blair (Jean) Flynn, North River, C.B.; she is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral mass will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in St. Agnes Church. Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery with Fr. Bob Neville officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Elizabeth MacMullin
84, Boisdale
The death of Elizabeth MacMullin occurred suddenly at her resident in Boisdale on Friday, Jan. 1, 1999.
Born in Beaver Cove, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (MacNeil) MacMullin. She was a resident of Sydney for many years, moving to Boisdale in her later years. She was a member of St. Andrew's Church, Boisdale.
She is survived by daughters, Arlene (Glenn) MacInnis, Howie Center and Florence (Verne) MacKenzie, Edmonton; sons, Leonard (Phyliss), London Ont. and Jackie (Lee), Boisdale; sisters Margaret Collins, Johnanna MacKinnon and Theresa MacKinnon, Beaver Cove, Eileen MacMullin, Sydney, Chrissie Whalen and Mary MacNeil, Sydney Mines, Josephine MacNeil, Halifax and Stephanie Gallant, Brantford Ont. and a brother Michael, Beaver Cove. Gramma will be sadly missed by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, John Dan, son, Joey, grandchild, Lisa Marie and sisters, Catherine Nearie and Rita Goss.
Her remains will rest at St. Andrew's Church, Boisdale, today and Sunday with the funeral mass Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Andrew's Church. Burial in the parish Cemetery under the direction of G.R. Francis Funeral Home. Donations may be made to any charity.
Mary Lou (Currie) MacNeil
25, North Sydney
Mary Lou (Currie) MacNeil, 25, a resident of 50 Clifford St., North Sydney, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998, at the QEII Health Sciences Center VG Site, Halifax.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Doreen (Mitchell) Scott of North Sydney and the late John L. MacNeil.
She is survived by her mother; four children, Angelita, Shaundell, Breanna and Glenn Michael, all at home; three sisters, Shirley MacNeil (Purvie), Sydney Mines, LeeAnn (Mrs. Jimmy Christoff), Glace Bay and Beverley, North Sydney; four brothers, Johnnie, Stephen and Corey, all of North Sydney and her companion, Jody MacDonald.
She was predeceased by her father and brother, Darryl.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will take place Sunday at 1 p.m. from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. David Hann officiating. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay.
Wayne Gerard McInnis
51, Reserve Mines
Wayne Gerard McInnis, 51, of Reserve Mines, passed away suddenly on Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.
He was a member of Saint Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines, and was at one time a member of Saint Joseph's Men's Club. Wayne was a former U.S. Marine and at one time was stationed in North Carolina. He worked for 11 years in No. 26 Colliery before the 1979 explosion, of which he was one of four survivors.
He will be forever missed by his wife of 30 years, the former Connie Weyman; mother, Dorthy (Smith) McInnis; his loving daughter, Janis, at home and son Darren (Julie), Halifax. Also surviving are two sisters, Daria Johnston, Glace Bay and Collette Kemshead, Liverpool; two brothers, Danny, Reserve Mines and Tom, Sydney and by two grandchildren, Justine and Brooke.
He was predeceased by his father, Thomas (Son) and by a brother, Tom.
Visitation for the late Wayne McInnis will be held in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay, Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Saint Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will be in the parish Cemetery.
Dorothy Mae Ryan
63, Sydney
Dorothy Mae Ryan, 63, of 38 Patnic Ave., Sydney, formerly of Tillock Drive, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, following a brief illness.
Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Ida (Burton) Serrick. She was an avid bingo player.
A devoted and beloved mother, she is survived by her only child and best friend, Barbara Ann (Mrs. Sheldon Coombs), Sydney; the pride and joy of her life, her grandchildren, Ryan, Nicole, Kyle, Brittany; three sisters, Mary (Mrs. Francis Kaloe), Vivian (Mrs. John MacDonald) and Kay (Mrs. Robert Rowe), one brother, George, all of Sydney; she is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Bob and Richard Jr.
Visitation will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with funeral service in the chapel Sunday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Willis Henderson officiating. Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery.
But, still the empty chair reminds us of the face, the smile of one who once sat there.
Lillian Ruth Sharples
Sydney
Lillian Ruth Sharples, of 312 Esplanade, Sydney, formerly of Coxheath, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Lillian Margaret (Johnson) Johnson. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Church.
She is survived by twin daughters, Heather Campbell, Sydney and Gale (John) Cassidy, Calgary; one sister, Ella MacDonald, Sydney.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ross Sharples, two sisters, Doris Margaret Davies and Nan Jefferson, three brothers, Edward, Clarence and Donald.
There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Sharon Irving officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Sharon Ann Burton
51, Howie Centre
Sharon Ann Burton, 51, of Second Street, Howie Centre, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999, at her residence.
Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of Kathleen Brown, Sydney and the late Ignatius Brown. She was a member of St. Theresa's Parish.
She is survived by her husband, Wallace (Buzz); one son, Stephen, at home; one daughter, Alison (Reggie) Reid, Guelph, Ont.; two grandchildren, Mallory and Tyler; one sister, Debbie (Bruce) Moore, Coxheath.
Visitation will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, today (Friday), 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass in St. Theresa's Church, Saturday, 11 a.m. with the Rev. Will MacPherson officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery.
Clare James MacDonald
79, Fredericton, N.B.
The death of Clare James MacDonald, 79, occurred unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999, at the DVA Unit of the Victoria Public Health Center.
Husband of the late Alice (Power) MacDonald.
Born in Sydney Mines, N.S., son of the late James Murray and Catherine (Beaton) MacDonald. Clare is survived by three sons, Paul MacDonald, Ottawa, Ont., Kevin MacDonald and his wife Kim (Williams), Fredericton, N.B. and Stephen MacDonald and his wife Pam (Taylor), Halifax, N.S.; five grandsons, Douglas, Connecticut, Michael and Scott, Fredericton and Benjamin and William, Halifax, N.S. One sister, Edna Brownell and her husband John, Moncton. Also several nieces and nephews.
Resting a the McAdam's Funeral Home, 160 York St., Fredericton (458-9170) with visiting hours Friday, Jan. 29, 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Dunstan's Church, Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999 at 12:05 p.m. Interment will be in Cape Breton at a later date.
For those who wish, donations made to N.B. Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of donor's choice would be appreciated.
James Robert (Jim) Mills
69, Medicine Hat
James Robert (Jim) Mills, beloved husband of Bertha (Bertie) Mills (nee Hopkins), passed away in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999, at the age of 69 years.
Jim was the loving father of one daughter, C. Lee Mills of Port Hardy, B.C. Jim was very proud of his twin grandsons, James and Marshall Mills. He is also survived by one aunt and uncle, both of Calgary as well as a number of cousins in both Alberta and B.C.
He was predeceased by his parents, R.L. Mills and Helen L. Mills, Carstairs, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mills, Calgary, David E. Alfrey and Mrs. Alfrey of Carstairs and one uncle, B.A. Alfrey, Carstairs.
Jim was instrumental in forming and maintaining the B.C. School of Embalming at BCIT. He was an elder of Fifth Avenue United Church for many years as well as being a Boy Scout leader and a Sunday school teacher. Jim was a charter member of St. John's Ambulance, Division 382, and was an instructor for the St. John's Ambulance in both Burnaby, B.C. and Medicine Hat. He was a member of the Oddfellows (No. 3 IOOF), and was on the board of the John Howard Society.
He will be dearly missed.
Funeral services will be held at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church, 476-4th St. S.E., Medicine Hat, Alta., Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Dorothy Naylor officiating. Interment to follow at a later date.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the SPCA, P.O. Box 121 Stn. Mn., Medicine Hat, Alta., T1A 7E8; the Alzheimer Society, Box 561 Medicine Hat, Alta., T1A 7G5 or to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements in care of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13th Street, S.W., Medicine Hat, Alta., T1A 4V4. Telephone (403) 527-6455.
Fraser Walter (Mort) Mortimer
61, Sydney
Fraser Walter (Mort) Mortimer, 61, of The Cove Guest Home, formerly of 46 Vulcan Ave., Sydney, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999, at the Cove.
Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Munden and Phoebe (Paddick) Mortimer. He retired from the lab at Sysco. He was an adherent of St. Andrew's Church. He was an avid gardener.
He is survived by one sister, Ruby (Stewart) MacVicar, Sydney; four brothers, Sid (Cecilia), Sydney, Jim (Ina), Saint John, N.B., Raymond (Rose), Sydney, Stuart (Deanna), Toronto.
He was predeceased by one sister, Gladys.
Visitation will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service Sunday 3:30 p.m. in St. Andrew's United Church with the Rev. Sharon Irving officiating.
Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Palliative Care or the Cancer Unit C.B. Regional Hospital.
