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Thomas Daniel Bona
74, Sydeny
Thomas Daniel (Danny) Bona, 74, of Melissa Crescent., Sydney died suddenly Sunday, May 2, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Arichat, he was the son of the late Joseph and Evangeline (Theriault) Bona. He was employed as a coal miner for 34 years, retiring in 1988 from Devco. Danny was very active and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
He is survived by his loving wife Normie (MacAskill) Bona who he loved very dearly and she will miss him deeply. Also surviving are his children, Mrs. Joan Jenkins (Vern), Mrs. Cathy Gibson (David), Gordon Bona (Gwen), all of Ontario, Mrs. Michele D’Arcy (Daryl), Mrs. Lorna Berkman (Brian), Mrs. Janet Eagles (Francis) and Joe Bona, all of Halifax, Mrs. Mary Dean (Jim), Mrs. Jean Bona (Tom), all of Sydney, Sheldon Bona, Mrs. Audrey Turnbull (David); daughter-in-law Alice Bona, all of Birch Grove, Adrian Bona (Kate), Dominion; step-daughter Ada Hayes (Steve), Sydney; 23 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his first wife Velma Bona; two brothers; three sisters; and two grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. James Attwood officiating. Memorials may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of N.S.
John (Sgt. Jack) Garland Chislett
77, Sydeny River
John (Sgt. Jack) Garland Chislett, 77, of Keltic Drive, Sydney River passed away Saturday, May 1, 1999, at home after a long illness.
Born in Trenton, N.S. he was the son of the late Sam and Martha Chislett. He was a veteran of the Second World War and the Korean War. He was decorated with numerous medals. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12. He worked for Trenton Car Works and after the war he and his wife opened Sand’s restaurant in Ashby. Later years he worked for Central Trust as an appraiser and inspector until retirement.
He is survived by his wife, the former Vivian MacKenzie; one daughter, Patricia (Wayne) Chiasson, Howie Center; one granddaughter, Donna Baker, Toronto. He also is survived by several nieces and nephews in Pictou County. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Fred; sister, Margaret Cahoon and sisters and brothers in infancy.
There will be no visitation, his body has been donated to Dalhousie Medical School. A memorial service will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Jackie MacDonald officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of N.S. or the Diabetic Association.
Russell J. Christmas
51, Membertou
Russell Joseph Christmas, 51, of 22 MicMac Cres., Membertou, died April 30, 1999, at home.
Born at Sydney, he was the son of Raymond and the late Mary Bridget (Isadore) Christmas of Membertou. He was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish and St. Anne’s Mission, Membertou. He was a former student of UCCB. He was also active with the St. Ann DeBeaupre Pilgrimage, a member of Membertou Choir. In sports, he was involved with Sydney Bowl-Mor Men’s League, Membertou Archery, darts and hockey. Russell found time to volunteer his activities with the first Sydney Boy Scouts as their leader. He was also active in Tae Kwon Do and played softball with Membertou Thunderbirds as well as the Pier Aces. He was formerly employed with the Fortress of Louisbourg as a MicMac Guide.
Surviving are his wife, Rhodena (Herney); one daughter, Rosalinde, Membertou; three sons, Raymond Charles, Russell Jr. and Rodney, all of Membertou; four sisters, June (Mrs. John MacNeil), Judy (Mrs. Basil Hodder), Cecelia, all of Membertou, Joan Martin, Ottawa; three brothers, Robert (Edith), Roger (Jessie), George (Frances), all of Membertou and seven grandchildren.
Predeceased by a sister, Irene Mary Paul and nephew Hubert Paul.
The late Mr. Christmas will have visitation at the family residence, 22 MicMac Cres., Membertou on Monday (today) after 4 p.m. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony Daniel Church with Father Dan MacDonald officiating. Interment in Membertou Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel.
Donations may be made to St. Ann’s Mission Church, Membertou.
John (Juckey) Jackson
84, Glace Bay
John (Juckey) Jackson, 84, of 27 MacDougall St., Glace Bay, died Friday, April 30, 1999, after a long illness at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.
Born in Glace Bay he was the son of the late Vincent and Marcella (O’Donnell) Jackson. He retired from No. 26 Colliery and also worked as a miner in No. 4 Colliery. In his youth Juckey was an avid sportsman and was especially good in boxing. He was a member of Holy Cross Parish, Glace Bay.
Mr. Jackson is survived by step-daughters Dolores (Garcia) Andrews (Booie), Glace Bay, and Frances (Garcia RN) Browne (Joe), Houston, Texas; close friend, Muriel and special niece Yvonne. John was survived by one brother Joe Jackson, Glace Bay, and one sister Miriam McDonald, Halifax; 13 step-grandchildren, 10 step-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife the former, Gertrude (O’Handley) (Garcia) Jackson; brothers, James, Russell, Thomas, William (Lovey) and Robert; sisters, Elizabeth Lancaster and Mary Jackson; two stepsons, Jackie and Tony Garcia.
Visitation took place on Sunday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral mass will be on Monday at 2 p.m. in Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay, with Fr. John Graham officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Deanne Michelle Leblanc
32, Dartmouth
Deanne Michelle Leblanc, 32 of Dartmouth, died May 1, 1999, in the VG site, QEII, after a courageous 3 1/2 year battle with cancer (Melanoma).
Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of Paul and Teresa (Hughes) Leblanc. In her earlier years, Deanne resided in Sydney with her family. She graduated in 1985 from Prince Andrew High School and in 1989 from Dalhousie University with a BA in history. She was employed in the hospitality industry at Rocco’s Italian Restaurant, Dartmouth. She was very active with the Living with Cancer Support Group.
Surviving are brothers, Bruce and Richard, Dartmouth, Greg, Montreal, David, Halifax; niece, Hannah.
She was predeceased by a brother in infancy.
Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Funeral service is 11 a.m. on Wednesday in Pope John XXIII Church, Colby Village, with the Rev. Jim Richards officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Cremation to follow. Burial at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Norman William MacInnis
71, Glace Bay
Norman William MacInnis, 71, of 29 Boyd St., Glace Bay, died May 1, 1999, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.
Born in Glace Bay he was the son of the late Norman and Sadie (Gillis) MacInnis. He was adherent of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church for a number of years. He was a bartender at Branch 40 Legion, Glace Bay and he was also an associate member of the Legion. He was very active in sports.
Survived by his wife Lillian (Bray) MacInnis; daughter, Kim (Mrs. John Chant), Glace Bay; granddaughter Cheyenne; brother, Joe MacInnis, Glace Bay; sister, Wilma (Mrs. Aubrey MacDonald), Glace Bay.
Predeceased by brothers Angus and Donald.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 6, 1999 at 2 p.m. in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Glace Bay with the Rev. Eric Lynk officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay.
Donations may be made to St. Paul’s Building Fund.
Arrangements entrusted to Patten Funeral and Chapel, Glace Bay.
Mary Perses MacRae
82, Glace Bay
Mary Perses MacRae, 82 of 119 Alexander St., Glace Bay, N.S., passed away Friday, April 30, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Dominion, she was the daughter of the late E.P. and Margaret (Petrie) Haley. She was a member of St. Anne’s Parish and St. Anne’s Society. She was also a member of the Community Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and a long time volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She is survived by son, Edward (Linda), Glace Bay; daughters, Mary, London, Ont., Anne, Howie Center, Patricia (Mrs. Darryl Morrison), Glace Bay; 7 grandchildren, Donald, Laura, Ryan, Angela, Amanda, Brandon, and Justin; also by several special nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents she is predeceased by her husband Donald; one child in infancy; brothers, Gerard, Ted, Christianed brother (Lionel), Bill, Bob, and Ed.
Visitation took place at Curry Funeral Home, 775 Main Street, Glace Bay, on Sunday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church with Rev. Doug Murphy officiating. Burial will be in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Glace Bay.
Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Alice Moore 86, North Sydney
Alice Moore, 86, a resident of 19 Young Ave., North Sydney, died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at the Northside General Hospital in North Sydney.
Born in Rose Blanche, Nfld. she was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Parsons) Burton. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney.
Surviving is her husband of 64 years, Wentford Moore; daughter, Shirley, son-in-law, Bob Scott, Sydney; two beloved grandchildren, Sheri of East Chezzetcook, N.S. and Robert of Montreal. Alice was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was predeceased by 4 sisters, Beatrice, Sue, Alma and Mary Ann; one brother, Bob.
Visitation was yesterday from 7-9 p.m. and will be today (Monday) at 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service is 11 a.m. on Tuesday in St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Jack Wainwright officiating. Burial to follow at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney.
Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Victorian Order of Nurses or to a charity of one’s choice.
Charlotte "Ba Ba" Porga
84, Sydney
Charlotte “Ba Ba” Porga, 84, a resident of Breton Bay Nursing Home, formerly from Melissa Crescent and Maloney St., died Saturday, May 1, 1999, peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Teresa (Popodyniuk) Bachanski. She was a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and also a member of the St. Nicholas C.W.L.
She is survived by three daughters, Margaret (Stan) Katryk, Sydney, Ann (Julius) Mesics, Sydney River, and Ella (Mike Jr.) Kolchetski; two sons, Frank and Rudy (Bernadette), all of Sydney. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother Peter, Florida; sisters, Sophie, Helen, Annie, Eva, Olga and Pauline, all of Montreal.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Joseph, 1971, and a son Billie in infancy. Also a brother John and sisters Katie, Mary and Minnie.
Upon request of Charlotte, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. A memorial service will take place Tuesday, May 4, at 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Parish with Father Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial to follow in New Calvary Cemetery.
Barbara Worth, RN
80, Guysborough
Barbara Worth, died Sunday, May 2, 1999, at the Guysborough Memorial, Hospital.
Born in Glace Bay, daughter of the late Dan W. and Jennie (Thomas) MacDonald, she was a retired RN having graduated from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, Glace Bay in 1941. She retired from the staff of Guysborough Memorial Hospital. Also member of St. Ann’s Parish, Guysborough, and a former member of St. Ann’s Ladies Aid.
Survived by her husband Bernie; daughters, Bernadette Garrett (Rod), Scarborough, Ont., Matilda (Tee), Morrow (Terry), Monastery; sons, David (Lynda), Gerald, Dannie (Lesa), all of Guysborough; sister Dorita Churney, Glace Bay; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Gregory, Andria, Keith, Scott, Samantha, Justin, numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by brothers, Naish, Gordon, Vinnie, Thomas, Rev. Dan E.; sisters, Eva, Marion (Sis), Matilda (Tee) and Magdalene.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home Guysborough. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday from St. Ann’s Church with the Rev. Allan MacPhie officiating. Interment in the parish Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations to the Palliative Care Unit of Guysborough Memorial Hospital.
Sr. Marie Therese Aucoin, CND
66, Mabou
Sister Marie Therese Aucoin, CND (Sister St. Daniel of Jesus), 66, of St. Joseph Convent, Mabou, died Monday, May 3, 1999, at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax.
Born in Cheticamp, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Annie (Roach) Aucoin. Sister Therese served as a member of the Congregation of Notre Dame in Sydney, Larry's River, Mabou and New Victoria. Upon retirement from the teaching profession, she served in western Canada and Prince Edward Island and in later years as a volunteer at the Foyer Pere Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp and St. Joseph's Renewal Centre, Mabou. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She is survived by one uncle, Hubert Roach, Cheticamp; three aunts, Margaret Woodburn, Sydney, Henrietta Poirier, Cheticamp, Judith Cormier, Brantford, Ont. and a large number of cousins. Also survived by Doug Chiasson, Halifax, Warren Chiasson, New York and Pat Chiasson, Montreal.
Sister Therese enjoyed life to the fullest and will be missed by her many good friends. She was predeceased by one brother and one sister.
Visitation will be held at St. Joseph's Convent, Mabou, today (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. Remains will be transferred to Cheticamp Funeral Home where visitation will be held Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at St. Peter�s Church, Cheticamp, Thursday, 11 a.m. Interment in the parish Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Foyer Pere Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp or to a charity of your choice.
May her soul be granted eternal rest.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd.
Thomas Daniel Bona
74, Sydeny
A memorial service for the late Thomas Daniel Bona, 74, of Melissa Crescent, Sydney, who died Sunday, May 2, 1999, will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Sydney Memorial Chapel.
Mr. Bona is also survived by two sisters, Alice O'Grady (Frank), Dartmouth and Martha Nadeau (Joseph), Quebec.
June (Boychuck) Donovan
Comox, B.C.
June (Boychuck) Donovan, formerly of Reserve Mines, passed away May 5, 1997 in Comox, B.C. She is survived by husband, Naish and daughters, Leslie and Sabrina.
Interment of the cremains will be held Sunday, May 9 at 3 p.m. at St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay with Fr. Paul McGillivray officiating.
Clyde (Ted) Fiander
Souris, PEI
Clyde (Ted) Fiander, died suddenly at his home, Sunday, May 2, 1999, in Souris, P.E.I.
Born in Big Lorraine, he was the son of Ruben and Florence (Tutty) Fiander. He was a member of the First United Church in Souris, P.E.I. and Louisbourg. He served in the Merchant Marines during the Second World War and sailed on ships on the Great Lakes and to the Caribbean. He lived in Louisbourg most of his life where he was a fisherman until 1971, when he changed careers to follow his passion for engine repairs and maintenance. He became a chief engineer for National Sea Products in 1973 and also a stationary engineer for National Defence at the Sydney Radar Base until his retirement in 1988.
Besides his loving wife, Mae, he is survived by two stepchildren, Charlotte (Mrs. Angus MacEachern) and Joe Fiander; two daughters, Debbie (Mrs. Barry Kennedy), Sydney, Michelle (Mrs. Bill Deagle), Denver, Colo.; one son, Wayne (Bertha), Halifax; two brothers, John and Gus; 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Marjorie (MacDonald), a brother, George and two sisters, Liza and Annie May.
Visitation will take place today (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. at the First United Church, Main Street, Louisbourg. Funeral service to be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from First United Church with the Rev. Clayton Austin officiating. Interment in the parish Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Souris Hospital.
Arrangements under the direction of W.A. Chant Funeral Home.
Josephine Giovanetti
81, Dominion
Josephine Giovannetti, 81, of Miller Manor, Pleasant Street, Dominion, passed away Sunday, May 2, 1999, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.
Born in Reserve Mines, she was the daughter of the late Hector and Elizabeth (MacDonald) MacNeil. Mrs. Giovannetti was a member of the CWL and also the choir. She was one of the original residents of Miller Manor.
She is survived by two sons, Gerard, Dominion and Angelo, Calgary; brother, Johnnie, Ontario; sisters, Sally Gouthro, Lake Road, Agnes McNamara, Reserve Mines, Theresa MacNeil, Toronto and Margaret Cotter, Ontario.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Arneldo in 1957, sisters, Fran Schatzmann and Mary Power, brothers, Phillip, Neil, Mickey and Danny.
Visitation will be held Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Eugene's Church with Fr. Jim Oliver officiating. Interment will follow in the parish Cemetery.
Mary Perses MacRae
82, Glace Bay
Mary Perses MacRae, 82 of 119 Alexander St., Glace Bay, N.S., passed away Friday, April 30, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Dominion, she was the daughter of the late E.P. and Margaret (Petrie) Haley. She was a member of St. Anne’s Parish and St. Anne’s Society. She was also a member of the Community Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and a long time volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She is survived by son, Edward (Linda), Glace Bay; daughters, Mary, London, Ont., Anne, Howie Center, Patricia (Mrs. Darryl Morrison), Glace Bay; 7 grandchildren, Donald, Laura, Ryan, Angela, Amanda, Brandon, and Justin; also by several special nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents she is predeceased by her husband Donald; one child in infancy; brothers, Gerard, Ted, Irish Christian brother Lionel, Bill, Bob, and Ed.
Visitation took place at Curry Funeral Home, 775 Main Street, Glace Bay, on Sunday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church with Rev. Doug Murphy officiating. Burial will be in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Glace Bay.
Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Omar Sheppard
77, Glace Bay
Omar Sheppard, 77, of 16 Duncan St., Glace Bay, died Monday, May 3, 1999, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late George and Gennie Sheppard. Mr. Sheppard worked with Nova Scotia Power for over 40 years. He was a member of the Salvation Army Citadel, Glace Bay. A member of the John Bernard Croak V.C. Branch 3 Legion, Glace Bay. He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Signal Corp. He was also a member of the Tyrian Youth Masonic Lodge No. 45, Glace Bay and the Nova Scotia Shrine.
He is survived by his wife, Renee (Hagget) Sheppard, daughter, Elaine (Mrs. Bill Wadden), Halifax; son, Doug (Terry Lynn), Glace Bay, Wayne, at home; four grandchildren, Angela, Anthony, Chad and Stephen; sister, Rose (Mrs. Dr. Gerald Ranking), Oakville, Ont., Freda Batta, Ontario; brother, Jim Sheppard, Glace Bay.
He was predeceased by two brothers, George and Louis.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 6, 1999, at 11 a.m. in the Salvation Army Citadel, Glace Bay with Maj. Baggs officiating. There will be a private burial at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Arrangements entrusted to Patten Funeral Home and Chapel.
"He hath delivered my soul in peace,
from the battle that was against me;
for there were many with me."
