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Sister Mary Anita Chisholm
100, Antigonish
Sister Mary Anita Chisholm, 100, a sister of St. Martha of Bethany Motherhouse, died on Tuesday, June 15, 1999, at Bethany.
Born at Antigonish Harbour, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Alexander D. and Mary Ann (MacLean) Chisholm. After working for six years, Sister Mary Anita entered the Sisters of St. Martha on May 10, 1928. She served in the pioneering field of household work in several hospitals of the congregation beginning in Western Canada in 1931; Mineral Springs Hospital, Banff and St. Michael’s Hospital, Lethbridge, Alta.
In 1939, she began teaching catechism, and home visiting, first, in Blairmore, Alta. and then two years in Canso, N.S. She returned to Banff, Alta., for health reasons, and then moved to Canmore, Alta., where she resumed catechetics, home visiting and taught kindergarten for two years.
In 1954, Sister Anita returned to the East and was a hospital visitor for seven years at St. Rita Hospital, Sydney, N.S.; and for 22 years at St. John’s Hospital, Lowell, Mass. Sister Anita retired to Bethany in 1983. She continued to be active until her health required her admittance to Bethany Extended Care in 1993.
She was predeceased by two sisters, Helen Fraser and Marie, four brothers, Ben, Daniel, Joseph and Victor.
The remains are resting at Bethany Motherhouse where a Bible Vigil will be held Wednesday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at Bethany Chapel Thursday at 7 p.m. Burial in Bethany Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of MacIsaac Funeral Home.
Annie J. Julian
66, Sydney Mines
Annie J. Julian, 66, of Sydney Mines, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Northside General Hospital on Tuesday, June 15, 1999.
Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Carrie (Wolstenholme) and Daniel Maxwell. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. In her younger years, she worked as a clerk at the British Canadian Co-Op.
She is survived by one daughter, Linda (Mrs. Achilleus Chicky King), Leitches Creek; four sons, Kevin (Diane), Florence, Blair (Bernadette), Sydney Mines, Bobby, Balls Creek and Sheldon, Sydney Mines, with whom she resided; nine grandchildren; four sisters, Barbara (Mrs. Alex Bonnar), Sydney Mines, Ester (Mrs. Donnie Ball), Sydney, Jean Atkinson, Sydney Mines and Peggy LeClair, Dartmouth and one brother, William, Vancouver.
She was predeceased by her husband, James, two sons, James Jr. and Anthony (Tony), one sister, Violet and a brother, Alex.
Annie will be sadly missed by her best friends, Theresa Alyward and Mary (Tootsie) Wassilaskus.
Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 17 at the G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Arrangements for the funeral service are incomplete.
Memorials may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of choice.
Annie Janie Juilan
66, Sydney Mines
The late Annie J. Julian, who passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 1999, will have funeral services on Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Ian MacLeod officiating. Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Anne C. Bonnar
86, North Sydney
Anne Catherine Bonnar, 86, of the Northside Community Guest Home and formerly of 31 Tobin Rd., North Sydney, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 1999, at the home.
Born in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late John and Bessie (MacSween) Collins. Annie was a devoted member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in North Sydney and was involved in many aspects of her church over the years.
She is survived by five daughters, Anastasia MacDonald, Donna Barrington, both of Toronto, Patricia Dumas, Burnaby, B.C., Delores Chisholm, Kentville, Mary Toor, Mississauga, Ont.; three sons, Edmund, Woodbridge, Ont., Everett, Abbotsford, B.C., William, Blind River, Ont.; three sisters, Irene Tompkins, Mary O’Dea, Ethel O’Dea, all of New York; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, William Thomas, son, Colin, sister, Loretta, two brothers, Edmund and Patrick and a great-granddaughter, Danielle MacDonald.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass will take place Saturday 10 a.m. from Our Lady of Sorrows Church with the Rev. Peter Piva officiating. Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Joseph Simon (Poodles) Boudreau
80, New Waterford
Joseph Simon (Poodles) Boudreau, 80, 3220 LeDrew St., died Wednesday, June 16, 1999, in the Glace Bay General Hospital.
Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Arsene and Elize (Muise) Boudreau. He was a member of Mount Carmel Parish. He worked in the Devco mines for 25 years. He was a veteran, serving overseas in the Second World War. He was an avid member of Branch 15, Royal Canadian Legion, New Waterford. For years, he volunteered with the Joy Program in Mount Carmel. He was well known for his friendly personality and will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Surviving are his wife, Bridget (Heidi) O’Neill Boudreau; five daughters, Betty (David) MacDonald, Dartmouth, Josita (John) Hawley, Woodstock, Ont., Pauline (Paul) Perro, Parksville, Vancouver, Sharon (Mickey) MacIntyre and Donna (Greg) White, both of New Waterford; two sons, Philip and Blair, both of New Waterford; sister, Mary Catherine, Cheticamp; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was predeceased by a brother, Wilfred and sisters Agnes, Bernadette, Betty, Beatrice and Patricia.
Visitation is in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Homes, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. in Mount Carmel Church with Fr. Donald MacGillivray officiating. Cremation to follow. Burial in the parish Cemetery.
Donations to the N.S. Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Bernard Christmas
67, Membertou
Bernard Christmas, 67, of Membertou, died Wednesday, June 16, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born at Sydney, he was the son of the late Thomas and Bessie (Marshall) Christmas of Membertou.
He was a member of St. Anthony Daniel and St. Ann’s Mission Church and served on the Mi’kmaq Choir and was a member of the Membertou Senior Citizens. He was also active with the Pilgrimage to St. Anne de Beaupre in Quebec. He was formerly employed with Gals and Guys, Sydney River; Ferguson’s Barber Shop and also had his own barber shop on George Street. Bernie worked as a counsellor with Native Alcohol and Drug Counselling and later at Mi’kmaq Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Paul) Christmas; five daughters, Johanna (Keith) Laporte, Bernadette and Diane, all of Membertou, Paula (Mrs. Mark Sevestre), Toronto, Ruth (Mohammid (David) Poorsohrab), Halifax; three sons, Kevin (Wendy), Dartmouth, Gary (Jeanette) and Dean (Coleen), both of Membertou; three sisters, Jean (Mrs. Edward Labobe), Maine, Nancy (Mrs. John H. Paul) and Julie, both of Membertou; five brothers, Jonas Marshall, Chapel Island, Mike, Kitimat, B.C., Stephen (Elisabeth), Tom and John Alexander, all of Membertou; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a son, Bradley Thomas and a brother, Noel.
The late Mr. Christmas will be resting at the family residence, 168 Membertou St., after 5 p.m. today (Thursday). Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony Daniel Church with the Rev. Leo Boone officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Arrangements under the direction of T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel.
Jane E. Doucette
37, North Sydney
Jane Elizabeth Doucette, 37, a resident of 11 Pleasant St., North Sydney, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 1999, at the Northside General Hospital, after a brief illness.
Born in Oakville, Ont., she was the daughter of Wayne Doucette, Vancouver, B.C. and Beatrice (Tutty) Susin, Brampton, On.
Jane was employed as an esthetician and operated L’Exclusif Nails and Body Essentials in Sydney and North Sydney for the past five years. She was also enrolled in the cosmetology program at Memorial High School in Sydney Mines.
Jane had several hobbies that she enjoyed, from working on remodeling her home to working with plants and flowers as a member of the North Sydney Garden Club. She was a very kind and caring individual, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Besides her parents, she is survived by a stepfather, John Susin; one son, John Lee, at home; two brothers, Wayne (Tony), Brampton and Paul, Guelph, Ont.; one sister, Denise, Oshawa, Ont.; one stepsister, Nadine Orr, Vancouver, B.C. and an aunt, Anne Devoe, Sydney Mines.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass will be held Friday, 2 p.m. from St. Joseph’s Church with the Rev. Tom MacNeil officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Margaret Isabel Lynch
75, Merritt Island, Florida
Margaret Isabel Lynch, 75, of Merritt Island, Fla., died suddenly Tuesday, June 15, 1999, at her home.
Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late John James and Mary Isabel (MacDonald) MacNeil.
At one time she was employed with the A.B. Gaum Company, New Waterford until moving to Florida. She was a former member of St. Agnes Parish and was a member of the church choir.
She is survived by a sister, Teresa Desrosiers, New Waterford; brother, Lawrence MacNeil, Scarborough, Ont.; sister-in-law, Gloria Miller, Florida and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ken Lynch, sisters, Elizabeth Pinnsoneault, Catherine McNeil, brothers, Neil, William (Kittens) and Ronald.
Visitation will take place at the Wylie Baxley Funeral Home, 1360 North Courteney Parkway, Merritt Island, Fla., 32953 Friday, June 18. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Divine Mercy at 10 a.m. Saturday. A special mass will be celebrated in New Waterford Saturday at 6 p.m. in St. Agnes Church with Fr. Bob Neville officiating.
Because of her love for children, memorial donations may be made to the children’s ward at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital or to the St. Agnes Church Building Fund.
“Reconcile yourself with God, make peace with one another. A heart that seeks God, finds Him.”
Mary Elizabeth (Babs) Neville
83, Sydney
Mary Elizabeth (Babs) Neville, 83, of Sydney, formerly of Matilda Street, Whitney Pier, died Wednesday, June 16, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Funeral arrangements for the late Mrs. Neville are incomplete and under the direction of T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney.
George Russell
Moncton, N.B.
George Russell, formerly of Glace Bay, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 1999, at the Moncton City Hospital.
Survived by longtime companion, Rose Richard; sister Norman Butts, London; brother, Frank (Joan), Glace Bay; also numerous nieces and nephews.
Paul Buchanan
43, St. Margaret's Village
Paul Buchanan, 43, of St. Margaret’s Village, passed away at home on Thursday, June 17, 1999, surrounded by his loving family.
Born at Black Point, N.S., he was the son of William and Marcella (MacKinnon) Buchanan of Bay St. Lawrence. He was a member of St. Andrew’s United Church, Bay St. Lawrence. He was a fisherman for most of his life and a member of the Bay St. Lawrence Volunteer Fire Department.
Surviving are his wife, the former Anna MacLellan; daughter, Adele, at home; sons, Ricky, at home, Justin, Bay St. Lawrence and Quentin, St. Margaret’s Village; seven sisters, Christy, Theresa (Robert) MacLellan, Margaret (Percy) Fraser, Helen, Wilma, Marie, all of Bay St. Lawrence and Florence (Wilfred) Hebert, Pictou; seven brothers, Peter, John (Barb), both of South Ridge Road, Joe (Jessie), Bay Road Valley, Stanley (Patsy), David, Blair (Debbie), all of Bay St. Lawrence, Hugh James, Aspy Bay; 25 nieces and nephews; 13 grandnieces and grandnephews.
Predeceased by one brother, Simon in infancy, nephew, Joey Buchanan.
The remains will rest at the family residence in St. Margaret’s Village after 4 p.m., Friday, June 18, 1999. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Margaret’s Church, St. Margaret’s Village with Fr. Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial in parish Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations to the Palliative Care Society, Buchanan Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Ingonish.
John Joe Carrigan
74, New Waterford
John Joe Carrigan, 74, of 3434 Warren Ave., New Waterford, passed away Thursday, June 17, 1999, after a lengthy illness, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital.
Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary Maude (Doucette) Carrigan. He was employed by the Dominion Coal Company and Devco for 40 years before his retirement. He was a former town councillor and deputy mayor in New Waterford. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and a good game of tarabish. He was a member of the Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans as well as the New Waterford Pensioners Club. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
He is survived by his wife, Marie (DeWaepenaere); three daughters, Pat (Mrs. Art Hogan), New Waterford, Diane (Mrs. Colin Kennedy), Antigonish, Marie (Mrs. John MacNeil), Sydney; two sons, Rick (Valerie) and Mike (Sherry), both of New Waterford. John Joe is also survived by his 12 grandchildren, Mike and Sean Hogan, Patricia McPhee and Alicia Wilkie, Matthew and Ian Kennedy, Richard Carrigan, Stephanie, Vanessa and Andrew MacNeil, Amanda and Jeffrey Carrigan; four great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Jordan McPhee, Sheralynn and Tyler Hogan. Also two surviving stepsisters, Loretta Head and Zina McCarthy.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son, John Robert (Bob) and brothers, Bernie, Charlie and Angus and one sister, Kay.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Marie of 53 years, family and friends.
At his own request there will be no visitation. Funeral mass will take place Saturday at 12 noon from the Mount Carmel Church, New Waterford with Fr. Donald McGillvray officiating. Cremation will follow.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation; the Lung Association or to a charity of one’s choice.
Charles Devoe
68, Florence
Charles Devoe, 68, of Florence, died Thursday, June 17, 1999, at the Northside General Hospital.
Born in Bras d’Or, he was the son of the late Frederick and Henrietta (Doucette) Devoe. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Parish, Florence. He was employed with the Scarborough Board of Education.
He is survived by his sisters, Sebina MacDonald, Sydney Mines, Della Gaskell, Bras d’Or, Mary Fry, Florence, Margaret Chapman, New Brunswick, Elsie Marsh, Mill Creek and Mary Eva Quef, Oregon; brothers, Russell and Clarence, Alder Point, William, Sydney and Thomas, St. Catharines, Ont.
He was predeceased by his wife, the former Ruby Bradshaw, his twin brother, John Albert and his sister, Mary Edith.
Visitation today (Friday) 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in G.R. Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral is Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen’s Church, Florence, with the Rev. A.D. Campbell officiating. Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Bras d’Or.
Ronald Erickson
56, Point Aconi Road
Ronald (Ronnie) Erickson, 56, of Point Aconi Road, formerly of Point Aconi, died Wednesday, June 16, 1999.
Born at Point Aconi, he was the son of Mary (MacKenzie) Erickson and the late Frank Erickson.
He was a member of Clyde Avenue Baptist Church, Sydney Mines. He was also a member of the Point Aconi Community Development for 21 years and Point Aconi Mixed Dart League. He enjoyed gardening and was a self-employed fisherman for the past 40 years.
Surviving are wife, Christina (Tina) (Rasmussen) Erickson; daughter, Laura Lee, at home; sons, Keith, at home and Billy (Corri), Point Aconi; sister, Beverly (Mrs. James MacMullin), Southside Boularderie; brother, Sheldon, Point Aconi.
Predeceased by one brother, Billy.
Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m., Friday at Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday in Clyde Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Allison MacLean officiating. Burial in Point Aconi Cemetery.
Barbara M. (Bessie) Hodder
89, North Sydney
Barbara M. (Bessie) Hodder, 89, a resident of 49 Prince St., North Sydney, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 16, 1999.
Born in St. Bernards, Nfld., she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Frances (Dimmer) Hodder. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, North Sydney.
Surviving are a sister, Vera (Mrs. Jack Power), brother, Louis (Mary), sisters-in-law, Tryphena, Hilda and Mary E., brother-in-law, George, all of St. Bernards, Nfld. Also survived by a large number of nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews.
She was well known for her friendly personality and will be sadly missed by family and friends especially Mrs. Elizabeth Ashford and niece, Elaine (Ted), who resided with her and Delores and Bill Crawford.
She was predeceased by good friend and companion, George Hacala, five brothers, Albert, Reginald, Johnny, Gordon and Henry and one sister, Bridget.
Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass will be Saturday 2 p.m. from St. Joseph’s Church, North Sydney with the Rev. Tom MacNeil officiating. Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney.
Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Mary Catherine MacDonald
59, Ontario
The death of Mary Catherine (MacPherson) MacDonald, 59, of 132 Stanley Ave., Etobicoke, occurred Thursday, June 17, 1999, at Riverdale Hospital in Toronto.
She was the daughter of Donald and the late Gen (Saccary) MacPherson of Neville Street, Dominion.
She will be sadly missed by her husband, Michael MacDonald; two daughters, Mary and Margaret and one son, Michael, all of Ontario.
Besides her father, Donald, she is survived by brothers, Donnie and Billy, both of Dominion and Jim, Ontario; sisters, Betty Lou MacLeod, Dominion, Ellen Warnell and Pat St. Amour, both of Ontario.
Visitation was held Thursday, and will be held today (Friday) from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at Hogle Funeral Home. Funeral mass Saturday morning at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, 277 Royal York Rd., Etobicoke.
Alexander Kenzie MacLeod
78, Sydney
Alexander Kenzie MacLeod, 78, of George Street, Sydney, died Wednesday, June 16, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a short illness.
Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Angus and Emma (MacKenzie) MacLeod. He worked in Toronto for many years, returning home to retire 20 years ago. He was a member of Trinity United Church.
He is survived by two sisters, Katherine MacKinlay, Sydney and Nellie MacLennan, Halifax. Much loved by a number of nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews and extended family, Alice Morrison, Bill and Annette Smith, Bill, Jackie, Gregory, Jessica, Sarah and Brenda, all of Sydney.
He was predeceased by one brother, Donald MacLeod and one sister, Rachel MacLeod.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Saturday 2 p.m. with the Rev. Doug Pilsworth officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Mary Elizabeth (Babs) Neville
83, Sydney
Mary Elizabeth (Babs) Neville, 83, of MacGillivray Apts., Sydney, formerly of Matilda Street, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, June 16, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born at Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Neil and Ellen (Boutilier) MacLean of Sydney, N.S. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish, a former member of St. Gerard’s Guild of that parish; an active member of the Whitney Pier Seniors Club, where she served on the executive for a number of years.
She is survived by two daughters, Marnie (Dan) Cash, Irish Cove, Patsy (Pete) Gillis, Sydney; three sons, Mel (Janet), Len (Grace) and Gerard, all of Sydney; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Lafford, Sydney and Mrs. Louise Higgins, Cambridge, Ont.; two brothers, Alfie, Sydney and Edward (Teddy), Kitchener, Ont.; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Michael J., a son, Neil Gerald, three brothers, Wally (Hoppy), Leonard and Hector (Hecky), four sisters, Tenie, Katie, Lou and Helen, one grandson and one great-grandson.
The late Mrs. Neville will be resting from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Redeemer Church with the Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations may be made to MacGillivray Guest Home, the SPCA or a charity of your choice.
Harold Peach
82, Glace Bay
Harold Peach, 82, of 126 Lake Road, Glace Bay, died Thursday, June 17, 1999, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.
Born in Salmon Cove, Nfld., he was the son of the late Joseph and Agnes (Parson) Peach. Mr. Peach was a member of Epworth United Church, Glace Bay. Mr. Peach worked as a coal miner in No. 4, 24 and 26 collieries, retiring in 1969.
Survived by his wife of 58 years, Alma (Horwood) Peach; daughters, Amderine (Mrs. David Gillard), Madonna (Mrs. Hector Leonard), both of Corner Brook, Nfld.; son, James (Rose) Peach, Glace Bay; sisters, Lilly (Mrs. Clarence Thompson), St. John’s, Nfld. and eight grandchildren.
Predeceased by a brother, William, Salmon Cove, Nfld.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 19, 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 Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 3:30 p.m. in Epworth United Church, Glace Bay with the Rev. Bill Matthews officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney Highway.
Family flowers only by request. Donations may be made to the Lung Association or to a charity of one’s choice.
Major Annie Simpson
77, Glace Bay
Maj. Annie Viola (Appleton) Simpson, 77, of 24 Sheppard Lane, Glace Bay, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 16, 1999, in the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Margaret (Nash) Appleton.
Maj. Simpson had been an active officer in the Salvation Army for 34 years. She had been stationed along with her husband, Claude in several appointments across Canada. Following the death of her husband in 1975, she took an early retirement and returned home to Glace Bay. She had been active with the Salvation Army in Glace Bay for the last 23 years. She sang in the Songsters, played in the Salvation Army Band, was a Home League member and a League of Mercy member.
She is survived by two sons, Glenn (Rose), Glace Bay and Tomm, Scarborough Ont.; two daughters, Dawn and Linda, both of Glace Bay; four sisters, Audley, Mrs. Lawrence Nearing, Glace Bay, Shirley, Mrs. Goron Blake, Ontario, Joyce, Mrs. Reg Brewster, Willowdale, Ont., Bernice, Mrs. Bill Finnigan, Sorrento, B.C.; three brothers, Bill, Sydney Mines, Roy and Tom, both of Glace Bay; one grandchild, Natasha, and many nieces and nephews.
Annie leaves her dearest friends, Jessie and Irvin Williams.
Beside her parents, Annie was predeceased by her husband, Maj. Claude Hall Simpson, two sisters, Edna, Mrs. John Nicholson and Dorothy, Mrs. Jim Marriott, two brothers, Arnold and Bernie.
Visitation will he held Saturday, June 19, 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 Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 2 p.m. in the Salvation Army Citadel, Glace Bay with Maj. Dinzel Baggs officiating.
The remains will be transferred to Jerrett Funeral Home, Toronto, Ont., for burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Salvation Army Memorial Fund or Palliative Care.
