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Edward (Buddy) Binns
Sydney
Peacefully at home with his wife, Margaret, Buddy passed away Monday, July 5, 1999, in his 68th year.
Survived by his wife, the former Margaret Conswell; one sister, Mae Beaton (Alistair), Westmount; brothers, Eugene (Regina), Sydney, Frank (Carolotta), Dartmouth. He is also survived by children and stepchildren in New Brunswick. Also his mother, Mrs. Jane Coady, Sydney.
Predeceased by his father, Edward, one sister, Mary Lou MacPhee.
There will be no visitation. Funeral mass will be held in St. Theresa’s Church Wednesday at 11 a.m. celebrated by Fr. Angus MacDougall with cremation to follow.
May he rest in peace.
Alexander Bonnar
76, Sydney
Visitation for the late Mr. Bonnar will take place from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today at the Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richie Robinson officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery, Sydney Mines.
Joseph Kayward Bonnar
64, Little Pond
Joseph Kayward Bonnar, 64, of Little Pond, died Saturday, July 3, 1999.
Born in Alder Point, he was the son of the late John James and Bertha Bonnar. He was a retired member of the Labourers’ International Union of North America Local 1115.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Frances (Chisholm) Bonnar; eight children, Kayward (Theresa), Sheldon (Shelly), Louise (Mrs. Joseph Taylor), Dorothy (Mrs. George Cadwell), Rose Mary Julian, Sheila (Mrs. Douglas Degaust), Sheri and Charlene Bonnar. Also surviving are brothers, Adrian, Ronald, Edward, Kenneth, Francis and Daniel and sisters, Jean (Mrs. Bruce Boutilier), Florence (Mrs. Connie Campbell), Catherine (Mrs. David Chisholm), Helen (Mrs. Gordon Crane) and Deborah Young. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Christina, Joseph, Melissa, Vanessa, Ashley, Tony, Jennifer, Timothy and Jenna.
Kayward was predeceased by children, Wayne, Tracy and Mary and a brother, Raymond.
He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all.
At his request a private viewing for family will be held at G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, Wednesday, 9 a.m. A public funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen’s Church, Florence, with Fr. A.D. Campbell officiating. Cremation to follow.
Georgina Burkholder
80, Sarnia, Ont.
At St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia, on Wednesday, June 30, 1999, Georgina Agnes (Gouthro) Burkholder, age 80, of Sarnia.
Mrs. Burkholder was educated in Glace Bay, N.S. and worked for a number of years in Halifax before coming to Sarnia. She was active in St. Joseph’s Health Centre Auxiliary, St. Peter’s Church Choir, member of the IODE and the CNIB.
Beloved wife of the late Vern Burkholder. Loving mother of Donn and Mary Burkholder, Bloomfiled Hills, Mich. and Kim Burkholder and fiancee Wendy Martin, Bloomfield, Ont. Dear grandmother of Valerie, Nolan and Donn Burkholder. Dear sister of Fred MacDonald and Meahan MacDonald, both of Sydney, N.S., Jerome MacDonald, Sarnia and Frances MacAulay, California.
Predeceased by her parents, Gilbert and Eva Gouthro, stepfather, Joseph MacDonald, brothers, Bertie Gouthro and Michael MacDonald and sisters, Jenny MacInnis and Peggy Eberwine.
The funeral mass was celebrated Monday, July 5, 1999 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church, 756 Maxwell St., Sarnia. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. Friends were received at the Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line (Golden Mile), Sarnia, Sunday afternoon, 2-4 p.m. only.
As expressions of sympathy, please give generously to St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia, Ont.
Marie Capstick
Neil's Harbour
We mourn the loss of Marie Anastasia (Kanary) Capstick on Monday, July 5, 1999, at Highland Manor in Neil’s Harbour, N.S.
She was born April 5, 1923 at Capstick, Victoria County, the daughter of Thomas Kanary and Ellen Nora Donohue. On August 19, 1941, she marriage James Edmund Capstick of Capstick, Victoria County and lived in Dingwall, N.S.
She is survived by her husband; sisters, Joan Shackelton, Julia Powell, Joy Kanary and Gladys Kanary, all of California; brothers, Thomas, Halifax, Alex James (Lillian), Toronto and Peter, Dingwall; daughters, Sheila (Norbert) MacEachern and Imelda Dowling, both of Dingwall, Anne (Francis) O’Connor, Toronto, Shirley (Brian) Smith and Kathy, both of Dartmouth; sons, Dave, Kelowna, B.C. and James, Toronto; grandchildren, Patrick, Thomas, Erin (Greg), Michael P., Paulann, Corinne, Adele (Blair), Glenn, Heather, Holly, Kimberley, Michael A., Jonathan, Katie and Jessica; great-grandchildren, A.J., Sheba, Joshua, T.J., André, Kirsten and Grace.
Marie was predeceased by sisters, Catherine Laitinen, Anne Helene Pilkey, Elizabeth Ann, Mary Alice (Sr. M. Imelda, CSM), brothers, George, James, John Dan and Maurice, grandchildren, Monica, David and Austin, in-laws, Hazel, Irene, Pierce, Lynn, Malcolm, Lawrence and Ricky.
Marie was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish, Dingwall and was active with the Ladies Guild, Club 55, St. Joseph’s Parish Council and the Buchanan Memorial Hospital Board of Directors.
Visitation will be in St. Joseph’s Church, Dingwall, Wednesday, July 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, Dingwall at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 8 with Fr. Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial will be in the parish Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Palliative Care Society.
Melvin P. Davis
69, Gladwin, Mich
Melvin P. Davis, 69, of Gladwin, Mich., died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, at the Mid Michigan Medical Center.
Melvin was born in Sydney to Edward and Gertrude (Hawco) Davis. After serving with the U.S. Marines, he worked for Ford Motor Company in Livonia, retiring in 1984 and moved to Gladwin in 1986. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church where he was an usher. He was a member of the Gladwin Area Hockey Association. He also delivered Meals on Wheels for 10 years.
Surviving are his wife, Rosemarie (Morgan); son, Kevin (Melanie); one daughter, Kelly (Leigh McBain), and three grandchildren; five brothers, Edward and Gerald, both of Sydney, Leo and Kevin, both of London, Ont., Cyril, Etobicoke, Ont.; two sisters, Rita Carroll (Dan), Windsor and Sharon MacDow (Gordon), Sydney.
A funeral mass was held Saturday, May 14, 1999, at Sacred Heart Church, Michigan, with Fr. Jules Spleet officiating. Burial was at Park View Cemetery in Livonia, Mich.
John D’Orsay
83, Ross Ferry
A Masonic service for the late John D’Orsay who died Sunday, July 4, 1999, will be held today (Tuesday) 7 p.m. Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Members are asked to gather at the funeral home, 6:45 p.m.
Helen Webber MacLeod
Sydney
Helen Webber MacLeod, of Esplanade, passed away Friday, July 2, 1999, at home.
Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Adelbert and Sarah (Campbell) Webber.
She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She was a past secretary for the church as well as a choir member. She was involved with the Kiwanis Music Festival for many years.
She is survived by one brother, Newton (Anne) Webber, Sydney; four nieces and nephews, Kendall, Grant, Paula and Judith. As well as several grandnieces and nephews; and a very special friend, Marguerite Campbell.
She was predeceased by her husband, Fred, one brother, Clarence (Bud).
There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the VON, Palliative Care or charity of one’s choice.
Edward Alfred Carew
79, Howie Centre
Edward Alfred Carew, 79, of Howie Centre, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a lengthy illness.
He was employed at Sydney Steel for 38 years in the open hearth department, retiring in 1984.
He was the 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.
Mr. Carew is survived by his wife, Catherine; four daughters, Winnifred (Clarence) Matheson, Burlington Ont., Carol (Terry) Gale, Fernie, B.C., Cathy McGrady, Howie Centre, Joan (Peter) Maxwell, Fernie, B.C.; two sons, Daniel (Betty) Carew, Toronto, Ont. and Edward (Jean) Carew Jr., Sydney. He is also survived by eight sisters, Lillian and Geraldine Gill, Ella Rowe, Theresa Aucoin, Mary Ferguson, Shirley Brennan, Joan MacKenzie, Elaine Matheson; also four brothers, Harold, George, Bernie and Kevin. He is survived by 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by one son, Allan, five brothers and three sisters and step-mother, Lena.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. A private family service will take place with Rev. Norman MacPhee officiating. Interment will be held in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Ethel Newell
88, Toronto, Ont.
Mrs. Ethel Newell, 88, passed away peacefully at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto.
She was the daughter of the late Frank and Emily Payne of Brookland Street, Glace Bay.
The funeral was held July 2, 1999, under the direction of the Sherrin Funeral Home. The service was officiated by Major Hiscock of the Salvation Army. Mrs. Newell was buried at Memorial Gardens at Rest Haven Cemetery, Toronto.
She was predeceased by her husband, William Newell and three brothers, Lewis, William and Frederick and two sisters, Vera and Elsie.
She is survived by three sons, William, Edward and John. She is also survived by six sisters, Mrs. Nell Lacquement, British Columbia, Mrs. Joyce Brown, Ontario, Mrs. Georgina McDonald, Ontario, Mrs. Chris Burrage, Neil’s Harbour, Mrs. Angus Bennett and Annie (Peg) Boutlier, both of Glace Bay. Mrs. Newell is also survived by several nieces and grandchildren and nephews.
She was a kind and loving person and will be sadly missed by her family, relatives and friends in Glace Bay and Toronto.
“Those whom we love go out of sight. But never out of mind.”
Anita (Ann) O'Connell
73, New Waterford
Anita (Ann) O’Connell, 73, 3142 Nicholson Ave., New Waterford, died Monday, July 5, 1999, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, following a brief illness.
Born in London, England, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Carney Duncan and Annie Winnifred Duncan.
Having met her future husband Clarence during the Second World War, she immigrated to Canada in 1946, where she marriage and raised her family in New Waterford. Ann was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carmel Centre and the social club at Nicholson Terrace. Ann was proudly associated with the Golden Girls (War Brides).
Surviving are three daughters, Donna (Bernie) MacDonald, Dartmouth, Anita (Thom) McCabe, Ottawa and Janet, New Waterford; four sons, Alan (Leslie), New Waterford, John, Chatham, N.B., Ken (Rylla), Sackville, N.S., Jim (Sandra), Sydney; brother, Alan (Edna), New Zealand; grandchildren, Trina, Kelly, Karen, Jennifer, Raya, Steven, David, Pamela, Andrew, Jocelyn, Craig, Joanna, Phillip; great-grandchild, Conner Michelle.
She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence, brother, William and daughter-in-law, Linda.
At Ann’s request, there will be no visitation. Memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Thursday, 10 a.m. Burial in the parish Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society; Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Homes, 380 Smith St., New Waterford.
George Pastuck
70, River Ryan
George Pastuck, 70, of Union Highway, River Ryan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 6, 1999, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Barney and Lillian (Matlock) Pastuck and his stepmom, Annie Pastuck.
He was a member of St. Michael’s Church, River Ryan and the St. Michael’s Men’s Club and the New Waterford Pensioners’ Club. George was inducted into the Nova Scotia Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. He worked with Devco for 30 years, until his retirement in 1972. He was a founding member of the St. Michael’s Boxing Club.
George will be remembered as an avid sport enthusiast and tarabish player.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Evelyn (MacDonald); two daughters, Catherine (Mrs. Edward Tighe) and Rosemary (Mrs. Arthur Campbell), both of New Waterford; special granddaughter, Carrie; five sons, Bernard (Marguerite), Stephen (Brenda), Joey (Alma), Donald (Nancy), all of New Waterford and John (Lee), Ontario; one sister, Hilda MacKinnon, New Waterford; five brothers, Ray, Kenny, Russell, Dave, all of New Waterford and Tony, Glace Bay; 19 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a brother in infancy and one grandson.
Visitation is in the McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, today (Wednesday) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Thursday from the St. Michael’s Church with Fr. Lester Marchand officiating. Burial in the parish Cemetery.
Arthur Roy (Buddy) Baker
Marion Bridge
We regret to announce the sudden unexpected death of Arthur Roy (Buddy) Baker, of Trout Brook Road, Marion Bridge, on Tuesday, July 6, 1999, at his residence.
He was a son of Victor William Baker, Sydney and the late Elizabeth Kathleen (Walsh) Baker. He retired from Sydney Steel rail finishing mill, and cut pulp until his death. He was very active in the Mira community.
He is survived by his wife, the former, Mary Jeanette Hareguy; one daughter, Elizabeth Marie, Sydney; one son, Mark Roy, at home; sisters, Eleanor (Sandy) MacPherson, Joan Servatiak, Phyllis (Paul) Dakai, Nancy Abbott and Lilibeth (Claude) Almon, all of Sydney, Brenda (Nick) Bersuk, Windsor, Ont., Debbie (Eric) Angevine, Truro; brothers, Victor Lawrence Jr. (Anita) Baker, Sydney, Kenneth (Jan) Baker, Walkerton, Ont., Robert (Lee Anne) Baker, Scarborough, Ont., David (Carole) Baker, Nepean, Ont.
He was predeceased by one brother, Joseph.
Visitation will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, today (Thursday) 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel Saturday 10 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Interment in Cemetery Point, Trout Brook Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
Patrick (Christopher) Boutilier
35, North Sydney
Patrick Christopher Boutilier, 35, a resident of 163 Mapleview Dr., North Sydney, died Monday, July 5, 1999, at home.
Born in North Sydney, he was the son of the late John T. and Laura (White) Boutilier. He worked as a baker until the time of his illness. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, North Sydney.
He is survived by his wife, the former Janette (Taylor) Boutilier; three sisters, Florence (Mrs. Rick Plane), Alliston, Ont., Sylvia (Mrs. Nick Mansfield), Sydney Mines, N.S., Naomi Matthews, North Sydney; three brothers, Blair (Dorothy), Roger and Tom (Carrie), all of St. Catharines, Ont.; one very special niece, Shawntika; and several nieces and nephews; one uncle, two aunts, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
He was predeceased by one brother, John E.
There will be no visitation by request. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Friday, 11 a.m. from Our Lady of Sorrows Church, North Sydney with the Rev. Peter Piva officiating. Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney.
Linda Irene MacIsaac
54, Enfield
Linda Irene MacIsaac, 54, of Enfield, N.S., passed away quietly Wednesday, July 7, 1999, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Bell Island, Nfld., she was the daughter of Carrie (Morgan) Rose and the late Wallace Rose.
A full time mother and an avid reader, Linda had many other hobbies including gardening, bowling and her treasured woodpile. She was always ready for a friendly game of cards.
Besides her mother, Linda is survived by her husband of 35 years, Eugene; daughter, Gina (Joey) MacIsaac, Moncton; son, Paul (Amy), Enfield; sisters, Sandra Bragg, (Lew), Bell Island, Nfld. and Marilyn Greenslade (Wayne), Manuels, Nfld. and brother, Wally Rose, Vancouver, B.C. Linda took great pride in her three beautiful grandchildren, Jake and Zoe MacIsaac and the new addition to Paul and Amy’s family, Keenan MacIsaac. Linda had a special place in her heart for her nieces, LuAnne and Krista Bragg and nephew, Jonathan Bragg.
Visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 9, Ettingers Funeral Home, Shubenacadie. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 1999, at Riverview United Church, Elmsdale, N.S. Interment in Sandy Hill Cemetery, Belnan, N.S.
Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Hospital Foundation or to the charity of choice.
James Archibald Matheson
74, Exshaw, Alta.
The death of James Archibald Matheson occurred on Monday, July 5, 1999, in Exshaw, Alta.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred; two sons, James Jr. and Laughlin; three daughters, Lyndell, Stacey and Tammy; five grandchildren, all in Alberta; brothers, Bill, Hamilton, Ont., Donald, New Waterford, John, Calgary; sisters, Jessie Huett, Morah Woodrow, both in Sydney, Marcie Rogers, Yarmouth.
Burial took place in Exshaw.
George Pastuck
70, River Ryan
George Pastuck, 70, of Union Highway, River Ryan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 6, 1999, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Born in New Waterford, he was the son of Barney, Scotchtown and the late Lillian (Matlock) Pastuck and his stepmom, Annie Pastuck.
He was a member of St. Michael’s Church, River Ryan and the St. Michael’s Men’s Club and the New Waterford Pensioners’ Club. George was inducted into the Nova Scotia Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. He worked with Devco for 30 years, until his retirement in 1972. He was a founding member of the St. Michael’s Boxing Club. He was a member of Lingan Sportsmen’s Club.
George will be remembered as an avid sport enthusiast and tarabish player.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Evelyn (MacDonald); two daughters, Catherine (Mrs. Edward Tighe) and Rosemary (Mrs. Arthur Campbell), both of New Waterford; special granddaughter, Carrie; five sons, Bernard (Marguerite), Stephen (Brenda), Joey (Alma), Donald (Nancy), all of New Waterford and John (Lee), Ontario; one sister, Hilda MacKinnon, New Waterford; five brothers, Ray, Kenny, Russell, Dave, all of New Waterford and Tony, Glace Bay; 19 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a brother in infancy and one grandson.
Visitation was held in the McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass 10 a.m. today (Thursday) from the St. Michael’s Church with Fr. Lester Marchand officiating. Burial in the parish Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, VON or St. Michael’s Church Building Fund.
Alexander Forgan
Taunton, Mass
Forgan of Sydney Mines, now of 61 Oak St., Taunton, Mass., Monday, July 5, 1999, Alexander Forgan, husband of Charlotte (Ashley) Forgan, father of Cheryl Innocenti, Florida and Clayton Forgan, Vermont; grandfather of five and great-grandfather of three.
Funeral services were held in the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave., Taunton on July 8, 1999. Interment was held in Cedar Knoll Cemetery, Taunton, Mass.
Allan Charles MacDonald
78, Marble Mountain, Inverness Co.
Allan Charles MacDonald passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 1999, at Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston.
Born in Marble Mountain, son of the late Stewart John and Catherine Sarah (MacDonald) MacDonald.
He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served five and one half years during which time he achieved the rank of flight lieutenant. During the Second World War he completed two tours of operations he received the Maltese Cross and the distinguished Flying Cross. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 43, Port Hawkesbury and a member of St. Matthew’s United Church, Marble Mountain.
He and his family came to Canada in 1960. He worked a variety of jobs which included electronics repair, fishing and hunting guide. In recent years he enjoyed books on Lancasters, hunting, boating and a good game of cards. His family and friends will remember Allan as a kind and generous man with a keen sense of humour.
He is survived by his wife, the former Marian Grace Siddle; sons, Stuart (Patricia) Daly, Elmsdale, Graham, Port Hawkesbury, Ian, Marble Mountain; daughters, Fiona (Dave) Dauphinee, Ajax, Ont., Carole (Bill) MacNeil, Mabou, Patricia (Darrell) MacQuarrie, Airdrie, Alta., Helen (Brian) Windeler, Dartmouth; sisters, Mrs. Jessie MacKinnon, Marble Mountain, Christine, Mrs. Lawrence Campbell, Malagawatch; 14 grandchildren.
Predeceased by brothers, Donald, John, Gordon, Dougald, James and Ross in infancy, sisters, Irene, Evelyn, daughter-in-law, Colleen, nee Ross.
Visitation will be in 7-9 this evening (Friday) in the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, from St. Matthew’s United Church with the Rev. Aaron Billard officiating. Interment in the Line Hill Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Arthur Joseph (Campbell) Neary
38, Kitchener, Ont.
Arthur Joseph (Campbell) Neary, 38, of Kitchener, Ont., passed away Wednesday, July 7, 1999, at the Hamilton Health Science Centre.
Although he was in ill health for several weeks, his death was sudden and unexpected.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ellen (Currie) Campbell and John and Anne (MacNeil) Neary. He attended St. Anne, Holy Cross and St. Michael Senior High schools. He served as an altar boy for several years in Holy Cross Parish. He attended cubs and air cadets. For the past 20 years he resided in Kitchener, Ont.
Besides his parents, John and Anne (MacNeil) Neary, he is survived by a daughter, Melissa Joe; brothers, Bruce Campbell, Ontario, Thomas Campbell Jr., Todd Neary, both of Kitchener, Terrance Neary, Andy Neary (Virginia), Sean Neary, all of Glace Bay; sisters Sparkles (Mrs. Donnie Donovan), Moncton, Marion Campbell, New Waterford, Johna Neary-Penney (Redmond) and Erin Neary, both of Glace Bay. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date with time to be announced at Holy Cross Church, Seaview Street, Glace Bay, N.S. at which time the Neary and Campbell family will receive relatives and friends.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation are suggested as an expression of sympathy.
Arrangements are under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay.
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.
I’m following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard his call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found the peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys,
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
O yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seems all too brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee.
God wanted me now; He set me free.
John M. Taylor
73, Sydney Mines
John M. Taylor, 73, of Fraser Avenue, Sydney Mines, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 8, 1999, at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Charles and Jean (Donovan) Taylor. He was a member of St. Pius X Church, Sydney Mines. He was employed as a coal miner in his younger years, then retired after working as a carpenter for a number of years.
He is survived by children, Rick and Roger (Sherry), both of Sydney Mines, Greg (Sandra), Bill (Karen), both of Bras d’Or, Mora (Mrs. Dave Stewart), Mira, Marsha Taylor, Diane Landry, Justin and Heather Carter, all of Ontario, Mary Elizabeth Bridges, Seattle, Wash.; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, Charles and Thomas, both of Sydney Mines and sister, Jenny Collier, Sydney Mines.
He was predeceased by his wife, Carrie (Lovell), son, Sheldon, grandson, Roger Lee Taylor.
He will always be remember in our hearts as a loving father and grandfather.
Visitation will take place today (Friday) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral mass Saturday 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church with Fr. Tony MacDonald officiating. Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Sydney Mines.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palliative Care, Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of one’s choice.
