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Peter J. Mullet
80, Upper Leitches Creek
Peter John Mullet, 80, a resident of Upper Leitches Creek, died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, at the Harbourview Hospital, Sydney Mines.
Born in Greenspond Nfld., he was the son of the late Stanley and Elizabeth (Green) Mullet. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas with the Royal Canadian Navy as a chief petty officer. He was employed as the Greens superintendent at the Seaview Golf Club in North Sydney until his retirement. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 19. He is survived by one sister, Nina (Mrs. Fred Smeaton), Gander, Nfld. and many nieces and nephews. He was also truly loved and will be deeply missed by the Fitzgerald family, John and Michael, Toronto, Harold, B.C., Roddie, Brampton, Ont., Jimmy, Rodney, Ont., Colleen Leet and Trish Graham, both of Sydney.
He was predeceased by three sisters, Alice, Emily and Hazel and two brothers, Chester and Frank.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will take place Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bernice Spracklin officiating. Burial will take place in Calvin United Church Cemetery, Upper Leitches Creek.
Memorial donations can be made to the Harbourview Hospital, Sydney Mines.
George Charles Scott
71, Glace Bay
George Charles Scott, 71, of 7 Athlone St., Glace Bay, passed away, Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late George and Mary (MacDonald) Scott. He was a member of Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay. He was employed with the Cape Breton Development Corp. as a mechanical supervisor at No. 20 Colliery for 21 years. He was also employed with the Department of Labour until his retirement as safety inspector. His past time was in his workshop. He was a very devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Surviving are his wife, the former Catherine (Kay) Wadden; daughters, Mary Lou Setchell, Sydney, Darlene Shaw, Calgary; son, William (Billy) Scott, Stephenville, Nfld.; brothers, Harry and Doug, both of Stratford, Ont.; sisters, Florence MacLean, Glace Bay and Lena MacLean, Sydney; grandchildren, Nichole, Alicia, Chad, Marcy and Christopher and a special great-grandchild, Emilie. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, William, Murray and Neil.
Visitation for the late Mr. Scott will be held Sunday, 6-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church with Fr. John Graham officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment at a later date. Memorials in Mr. Scott's memory to the Arthritic Society, Liver Foundation or charity of choice are suggested as an expression of sympathy.
Holda E. Sheppard
94, Glace Bay
Hilda Elizabeth Sheppard, 94, of Seaview Manor, Glace Bay, died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Janet (MacDonald) Currie. Hilda was a member of Holy Cross Church in Glace Bay and a former resident of 52 School Street, Glace Bay. She was an avid bingo player.
She is survived by two daughters, Eileen (Danny), Glace Bay and Dorothy (Roy), Toronto; one son, Bert (Caresse), Glace Bay; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin Leonard, two brothers, John and Tom, two sisters, Mary and Quinie and one son, Melvin T.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A memorial mass will take place on Monday at 2 p.m. in Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay with Fr. John Graham officiating. Burial in the parish Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
James (Jimmy) David Smith
79, Glace Bay
James (Jimmy) Smith, passed away Friday, January 29, 1999 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
He had resided at 12 Smith Street, Glace Bay all his life but due to ill health he lived with his daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Glenn Allen, 33 Charlotte Street, Sydney, for the past several months.
Son of Sam and Clara (Sharpe) Smith, he was born in Glace Bay on April 5, 1919 and received his early education there. In 1934 at the age of 15 he started work with his father as a miners helper for the Dominion Coal Company. He worked in several mines in various capacities but had to retire in 1974 due to lung problems. Determined to remain in the mining industry he took a job as an underground tour guide in the Ocean Deeps Colliery at the Glace Bay Miners Museum. Over the years he became an ambassador for the Miners Museum meeting people from all over the world, creating wonderful memories and precious moments. Some of his happiest times were spent telling his famous stories to a captive audience of visitors, entertaining school children with his tales and assisting the media who called upon him for his mining knowledge.
Jim retired from the Miners Museum in June 1998 after 24 wonderful years of service but remained involved by visiting and helping out occasionally.
He is survived by his only daughter, Carol (Glenn) Allen; two sons, Sam (Alanna) Smith, Mira and Darrell Smith, Sydney; grandchildren, Dylan Smith, Brian Boutilier, Tammy (Arthur) Merrill, Andrea (Darren Bartlett) MacMullin and Scott MacMullin, Winnipeg.
Poppy is also survived by his special little buddy, his great-grandson, Tristan Bartlett. Also surviving are his brother, Archdeacon Weldon (Kay) Smith, Sydney and sister, Sarah (George) Warren, Toronto.
He was predeceased by his parents and his loving wife of 53 years, Muriel (Doyle) Smith on December 6, 1998.
Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 31st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten's Funeral Home, Union Street, Glace Bay. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Marconi Street, at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1st with the Rev. F. Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Glace Bay.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care Society c/o C.B.R. Hospital.
The Measure of a Man
Not - How did he die?>
But - How did he live?
Not - What did he gain?
But - What did he give?
These are the units to measure the worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.
Not - What was his station?
But - Had he a heart?
And - How did he play his God given part?
Was he ever ready with a word of good cheer,
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
Not - What was his church?
Nor - What was his creed?
But - Had he befriended those really in need?
Not - What did the sketch in the newspaper say?
But - How many were sorry when he passed away? Jimmy will be lovingly and happily remembered by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched.
Theresa Barnstable
66, Glace Bay
Theresa Barnstable, 66, of 170 Brookland St., Glace Bay, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999 at the Glace Bay Health Care Centre.
Born in Glace Bay and a former resident of Scatari Island, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Theresa (Trimm) Wadden.
Theresa was a member of Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay. In her younger years, she worked for National Sea Fish Plant in Louisbourg.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Barnstable; three daughters, Rose (Clarence) Matheson, Port Morien, Barbara (David) Burt, Kitchener, and Brenda (Justin), Glace Bay; a son, Junior and Sandra, Glace Bay; five brothers, Michael, Main-a-Dieu, Charles, Lloyd, Allister and Stanley, all of Glace Bay; four sisters, Beatrice Lahey, Mary Hall and Yvonne Campbell, all of Main-a-Dieu and Margaret Malloy, Glace Bay.
Theresa is also survived by 10 grandchildren, one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son and daughter in infancy and four brothers, James, Cletus, Vesty and Gerald.
As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Arrangements, under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay, are incomplete and will be announced a later date.
Harold B. Dawson
66, North Sydney
Harold Boyd Dawson, 66, a resident of Cottage St., North Sydney, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999 at the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney.
Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Harold and Vivian (Johnston) Dawson. Harold was employed as a stevedore with Marine Atlantic in North Sydney until his retirement. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, North Sydney.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather to his wife, the former Molly Power; one daughter, Debbie (Mrs. Keith Sullivan), Sydney Mines; three sons, Roy (Michelle), Sydney Mines, Harold David (Kim), Grand Prairie, Alta. and Howie, Surrey, B.C.; five grandchildren, Keith Jr., and Kristan Sullivan, David, Deborah Ann and Brooke Dawson; one aunt, Emma Warhuus and one uncle, Stanley Johnston.
He was predeceased by a number of aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be held today (Monday) 2-4, 7-9 in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday from St. Joseph Church with Rev. Tom MacNeil officiating. Burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Gordon Allister Dolomont
72, North Sydney
Gordon A. Dolomont, 72, a resident of the Northside Community Guest Home, North Sydney died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999 at the guest home.
Born in North Sydney, he was the son of the late Capt. George and Lillian (Angot) Dolomont. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, North Sydney. Gordon worked as a Stevedore with C.N. Marine until his retirement.
He is survived by one son, Paul and his wife, Nicole, two grandchildren, Alexandria and Jacqueline, all of Shilo, Manitoba; one brother, George Dolomont, Dartmouth; one sister, Mrs. Kathleen Gillis, Sydney, N.S. and also by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Della Marie (Arsenault) Dolomont, four sisters, Marguerite, Anne, Emily Gibson and Frances Stewart and two brothers, Bernard and Joseph.
Gordie was a devoted, faithful and loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the W. J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Church, North Sydney with Rev. Tom MacNeil officiating. Burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney.
Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to St. Joseph's Church.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Service Ltd.
Madge Dowe
(nee Hollett)
Madge was called home to God on New Year's Day, 1999 at Sydney, N.S., after 85 years of struggle and hardship, sprinkled here and there with happiness.
She was known by many for her skills as a skater, swimmer and dancer; abilities in which she took just pride. Madge was also renowned for her captivating stories of life in Newfoundland and Cape Breton.
Madge knew much love and much sorrow, accepting both with equanimity.
She was predeceased by her cherished husbands, Mike Cullen, Roddy Debison and Ches Dowe and her beloved sons, Michael and Ronnie Cullen.
She is survived by her sons and daughters, Kevin in Gatineau, Quebec, Gertie in Red Deer, Alta., Wayne and Gary in Cape Breton, Dorothy, Coleen and Margaret in Ontario, 25 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Curry's Funeral Home in Glace Bay from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999. Funeral service will be held at St. John's Church at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999.
Mary Melinda Kehoe
92, Sydney
Mary M. Kehoe, 92, of MacGillivray Guest Home, formerly of Victoria Road, Sydney, 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 (Isabel), 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 Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Theresa's Church with Rev. A. MacDougall officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery.
Javis W. King
80, Ball's Creek
Javis William King, 80, a resident of Kings County Regional Rehabilitation Centre, Waterville, N.S., and formerly of Ball's Creek, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999 in Waterville.
Born in North Sydney, he was a son of the late John and Olivia (Rideout) King.
Javis had been employed with the Seaview Golf Club in North Sydney and also with the Cape Breton District School Board for a number of years.
He is survived by his brother, John Lloyd MacKenzie and his wife, Mora, Halifax and also several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by five sisters, Gladys, Lillian, Ada, Mildred and Joyce and a brother, Reuben.
Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today (Monday) in the W. J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney where funeral service will take place 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Jackie MacDonald officiating. Burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Kings County Regional Rehabilitation Centre, P.O. Box 128 Waterville, N.S. B0P 1V0 or a charity of choice.
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; a 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 was 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 took place Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999 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.
Archibald G. MacDougall
84, Sydney
Archie G. MacDougall, 84, of 97 Curry St., Howie Centre, formerly of East Bay, died peacefully Friday, Jan. 1, 1999 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
He was a member of St. Mary's Parish, East Bay. He served with the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 151, East Bay. Archie owned and operated his own small construction business and general store for many years in East Bay.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of almost 50 years, Margaret, in 1992, three brothers, Whitney, Jack and Teddy.
The late Mr. MacDougall will have no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999 in St. Mary's Church, East Bay with Rev. F. Abbass officiating.
Donation may be made to the society of St. Vincent de Paul, Loaves and Fishes or charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to T.W. Curry Ltd.
Neil MacGillivary
46, Sydney Mines
Neil MacGillivary, 46, of Sydney Mines and Boularderie, died Jan. 2, 1999 at home.
Born in North Sydney, he was the special son of Mary (Wallace) MacGillivary and the late Archibald MacGillivary.
He is survived by his sisters, Catherine (Travis) Budge, Jeannette (Stevie) Moore and Marguerite (Bill) Burchell.
Also surviving is a very dear aunt, Isabel Wallace; his nieces, Danielle, Sue-Ellen and Miriam and his nephew, Vincent.
He was predeceased by his brother, Archibald Jr.
There will be no visitation. A private family service will be held today (Monday) at 3 p.m. in G. R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery.
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 Greg, Edmonton, and her companion, Jody MacDonald.
She was predeceased by her father and brother, Darryl.
Visitation was 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999 in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service took place Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999 at 1 p.m. from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. David Hann officiating. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay.
Pat A. McDonough
Glace Bay
Pat A. McDonough, a resident of 262 Reserve St., Glace Bay, passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 31, 1998 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Patrick and Margaret (Bates) McDonough. He was a member St. Anne's Catholic Church. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 3, served in the Second World War as a member of the Air Force and retired as Sergeant of the Glace Bay Police Department in 1975. He was owner and operator of Park Street Dairy Convenience Store.
Mr. McDonough is survived by his companion Noreen Fulford; three sons, Michael and wife, Sandra, Martin and wife, Glenda, both of Glace Bay and Dennis and wife Denise of Woodstock, Ont.; a sister, Agnes MacDougall and husband, Angus and six grandchildren, Dennis and Jonathan, Melissa and Amy and Dayna and Danielle.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Bernard and Francis, sister, Margaret Mercer, Ontario, and half sisters, Ceceilia Ferguson and Mary Schnappauf, U.S.A.
Visitation for the late Mr. McDonough will be this evening (Monday) 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in V. J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999 in St. Anne's Church with Rev. Doug Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Members of the Knights of Columbus will gather at the funeral home 7:30 p.m. Tuesday for a prayer service.
Mary Peckham
66, New Waterford
Mary Peckham, 66, of 310 Ellsworth Ave., New Waterford, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999 at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital.
Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Florence (MacPherson) Roach. She was a member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, New Waterford.
She is survived by seven daughters, Sheila Harrison, New Waterford, Elaine (Mrs. Frank Tighe) and Pat (Mrs. Kevin Savage), both of Lingan, Lillian (Mrs. John Poisson), Windsor, Ont., Sharon (Mrs. Gerard O'Donnell), Susan (Mrs. Robert Roach) and Lynn (Mrs. Peter Robinson), all of Prince Edward Island; seven sons, Hayward Jr. (Lorraine) and Brian (Sheri), both of Innisfail, Alta., Gus (Joanne), New Waterford, Kenny (Michelle), Lindon, Alta., Emil (Michelle), New Brunswick, Eddie (Kelly) and Danny (Paula), both of Lower Sackville, N.S.; a sister, Annie (Mrs. Bob Samuels), New Waterford, and two brothers, Gus Roach, Windsor, Ont., and John Roach, New Waterford; 32 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Hayward Peckham.
Visitation will be in McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, at St. Agnes Church with Father Robert Neville officiating. Burial in the parish Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Isabella F. Phillips
80, Margaree Centre
Isabella F. Phillips, 80, of Margaree Centre, died Jan. 1, 1999, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax.
Born in Margaree Centre, she was a daughter of the late James H. and Sarah (Timmons) Phillips. She was a member of Wilson United Church.
She is survived by sons, Eddie and his wife Paulette, North East Margaree, Herb and his wife Lillian, Middle River; sisters, Nina (Mrs. Charles Swain), Massachusetts, Minnie Timmons, Margaree Centre; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was predeceased by brothers, James, Joseph, Thomas, Alfred, Harry, Edward Joshua (Dot), twin brothers, Lawrence and Herbert and a sister, Jessie Fraser.
Visitation will take place all day today (Monday) in the family residence Margaree Centre. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, in Wilson United Church Rev. Gordon MacLean officiating. Burial in Congregational Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations to charity of ones choice.
Arrangements under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck.
Margaret Mae Pretty
82, Sydney
Margaret Mae Pretty, 82, of Moxham Drive, Sydney, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Hilda (Clark) Oake. She retired from the shoe department at Crowells Ltd. where she was employed for a number of years. She was a member of the Christadelphians.
She is survived by one daughter, Faye of Boston; two brothers, Roland (Sharon), Fort St. John, B.C. and Robert (Linda), Mira; six grandchildren, Darryl and Mark of Sydney, Heidi Arble of Virginia, Arlynn, Morgan and Dillon of B.C.; three great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Hollie Pretty and Owen Arble; one sister, Mildred Dean, Englishtown and three brothers, Walter, Amherst, Ernie, Mira Road and Charles, B.C.
She was predeceased by her husband, Wesley, one grandson, Derrick and one brother, Raymond. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. A graveside service will be held in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens 2 p.m. Monday.
Memorials may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Palliative Care.
Raymond Thomas Stubbert
62, Sydney Mines
Raymond Thomas Stubbert, 62, of Main Street, Sydney Mines, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999 after a long struggle with Pulmonary Fibrosis at the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney.
Born in Florence, he was the son of Mrs. Winnifred (MacAuley) Stubbert and the late Roddie Stubbert.
Raymond was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish, Sydney Mines. He was a member of the Canadian Airborne for 20 years until his retirement in June 1972. During that time, he made two tours of duty in Europe and served in the Arctic area. He patrolled the streets of Montreal during the FLQ crisis.
After his discharge, he was in the employment of the Cape Breton Victoria District School Board from 1976 to 1997 at which time he retired.
Raymond was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 83, Florence, for 27 years.
He is survived by his longtime best friend and loving companion, Isabel Fyfe; one sister, Sharon (Mrs. Vic Kula), Winnipeg, Manitoba; brothers, Wesley, Florence, Ross, Mill Creek and Hector, Millville and also many nieces and nephews.
Besides his father, he was predeceased by his brothers, Harry and Roddie and a sister Elizabeth, who died in infancy.
Rest in peace, Ray, you will always be loved and remembered. Safe in the Arms of Jesus.
Visitation will be held this evening (Monday) 7-9 and Tuesday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
