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Patrick Francis Carroll
71, Seattle, Wash.
Patrick Francis Carroll, 71, passed away July 2, 1999, in Seattle, Washington.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Aloysius and Anna (MacDonald) Carroll.
Surviving are four sisters, Marion Carroll and Winnifred Day, Dartmouth, Anne MacDonald, South Daytona, Fla. and Regina (Roderick) Gillis, Tampa, Fla.
Cremation has taken place. The memorial mass will be held Monday, August 9, at 9 a.m. at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Windmill Road, Dartmouth. Interment to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens.
Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association or any other charity.
Mary Christina Dufault
57, Windsor, Ont.
Mary Christina Dufault (MacLellan), 57, of 1657 Factoria Rd., Windsor, Ont., passed away peacefully at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, Friday, Aug. 6, 1999, at 8:30 a.m. after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late John Angus and Catherine Jessie (Gillis) MacLellan. Mary was a member of St. Christopher's Parish in Windsor, Ont., where she was a Eucharistic Minister for many years. She was employed with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan for 31 years, where she had very many dear friends and co-workers. She was an accomplished quilter and made many beautiful heirloom quilts.
Surviving are her husband, Michael P. Dufault; two sons, Jeff and Paul, all of Windsor, Ont.; four brothers, Joseph (Carol), Fort McMurray, Alta.; Donald and Roddie (Rose), New Waterford and George, Windsor, Ont.; three sisters, Anne (Jim) Albano and Flossie (Brian) Brunette, all of Windsor, Ont., Teresa McEachern, New Waterford; mother-in-law, Marjorie Dufault, Windsor, Ont.; sister-in-law, Nancy (Jack) Barnes, Windsor, Ont.; aunts, Margaret MacLellan, New Waterford, Margaret Beaton, Michigan, Mary Emma Gillis and her daughters, Marilyn and Ronelda, all of Inverness, Cathy (Joe) Murphy of Halifax and son, Bob of Inverness; nieces and nephews, Joe and Katie Albano and Christy (Rich) Sieberer, Allan and Lisa Brunette, Maegan Kral and Senga (Tony) Salvati, Gordie (Kerrie), Jamie (Robin) McEachern, Joe (Shelly), John (Lynn), George (Lisa) and Cathy (Walter) MacLellan; grandnephews, Conner and Alexander McEachern and Walter Young; grandniece, Michelle MacLellan.
Predeceased by a daughter, Briarlyn; and a sister, Agnes Marie.
Visitation will be held at the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Agnes Church with Fr. Robert Neville officiating. Burial will be in the parish Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VON.
Jesse Mildred MacLatchy
81, New Brunswick
The death of Mildred MacLatchy, of Bairdsville (formerly of Wheatley, Ont.), occurred in hospital in New Brunswick, Aug. 2, 1999.
Born in Moncton, New Brunswick she was a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Muncey. She was predeceased by her husband, Ingram Bishop MacLatchy, in 1984. She is survived by one son Malcolm James (Deirdre), of Bardsville; two daughters, Margeret Anne Keith (Thornton), of Sydney, N.S. and Marilyn Joyce Beecroft (Neil), of North Fort Myers, Fla.; one brother, Albert Muncey, of Charlottetown, PEI.; two sisters, Phyllis Trenholm and Ruby Campbell, both of Ontario. She is survived by 10 grandchildren, Angela Cushing, Matthew and Jonathan MacLatchy; Bruce, Greg, James, David Keith and Cheryl Lothier; Carolyn McCabe and Ronald Beecroft; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was active in church activities and taught Sunday School for over 30 years.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the Brunswick Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in the Erie View North Cemetery in Wheatley, Ont.
Louise Sylliboy
75, Eskasoni
Louise Sylliboy, better known to the community as Kiju Malikr, 75, Eskasoni, formerly of Malagawatch, died Thursday, August 5, 1999, at home in Eskasoni.
Born at Malagawatch, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bridget (Marshall) Joe of Malagawatch. She was a member of Holy Family Parish, Eskasoni.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Denny (Douglas), Mrs. Sylvia Delny (Eugene), Ms. Theresa Ann Sylliboy, all of Eskasoni, Mrs. Irene Googoo, Whycocomagh; one son, Dale Sylliboy, of Eskasoni; two brothers, Mr. James Joe and Roddie Bernard; nieces, Roberta Rodriguez and Linda Baldwin; nephews, Danny Marion, David Marion and Kevin Marion; brother-in-law, Albert Marion, all of Windsor, Ont.; sister-in-law, Nancy Morris, Eskasoni; 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Gabriel, in 1994; a daughter, Bernadette Bernard; stepmother, Granny Elizabeth Joe; three brothers, Alex Joe, James Bernard and John Bernard; five sisters, Mary Ann Marion, Mary Elizabeth Joe, Mary Martha Joe, Nancy Joe and Margaret Lafford.
Mrs. Louise Sylliboy will be waked at the Gabriel Centre beginning 7 p.m. today. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Holy Family Parish, Eskasoni with the Rev. Robert MacNeil officiating. Interment in Holy Family Parish Cemetery, Eskasoni.
Arrangements under the direction of T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel.
Naomi Loretta Young
56, Sydney Mines
Naomi Loretta Young, 56, of Sydney Mines, formerly of Florence, died Wednesday, August 4, 1999, at home.
Born at Florence, she was the daughter of the late Norman D. and Eva (Boutilier) MacIntyre of Sydney Mines. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Sydney Mines. She was also a devoted wife, mother and aunt.
She is survived by her husband, Colin Francis Young Sr.; two daughters, Joanne (Lloyd) Johnston, Sydney Mines and Francine (Sheldon) Young, Lower Sackville; three sons, David (Kimberly) Young, Charlottetown, P.E.I., Donald (Leahann), Lower Sackville and Colin Francis Jr. (Anne), Regina, Saskatchewan; eight sisters, Mary Gardiner, Lecky Edwards, Beanie Leggetto, Margie Boulter, Lillian Bailey, Leona MacIntyre, Jerry Devoe and Leanie MacIntyre; six brothers, Ronnie MacIntyre, Phillie MacIntyre, Rickie MacIntyre, Melvin MacIntyre, Thomas MacIntyre and Danny MacIntyre; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Jenna, Lloyd Daniel, Chad, Joanna, Willie and Justin.
She was predeceased by one sister, Kay Fiander.
Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. today in Immaculate Conception Church with the Rev. Dunphy officiating. Burial in St. Joseph�s Cemetery, Sydney Mines.
Family flowers only by request. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
William Joseph (Willy) Briand
87, L'Ardoise
William Joseph (Willy) Briand, 87, L'Ardoise died Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, at Richmond Villa, St. Peter's.
Born in L'Ardoise, he was the son of the late William E. and Marcella (MacLean) Briand. He served in the Canadian Army and was a member of the L'Ardoise Legion Br. 110. He was a miner for many years working in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and was employed by the Department of Indian Affairs at the Halifax Citadel prior to retiring in L'Ardoise.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Carpentier) Briand; several nieces and nephews, who always enjoyed his good sense of humor.
Predeceased by one brother, Duncan and three sisters, Bella, Josephine and Catherine.
Visitation will be in the Holy Guardian Angels Funeral Home, Monday (today) 2-4, 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday in Holy Guardian Angels Church with the Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in the parish Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Dr. William Kingston Memorial Clinic or the charity of choice. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.
Gervase Campbell
87, New Waterford
Gervase D. Campbell, 87, New Waterford, passed away December 18, 1998.
Born in New Waterford he was predeceased by his wife Mary W. MacCormack.
Cremation has taken place. The memorial service will be held August 10, 1999, at 2 p.m. at McGillvray's Funeral Home with Father McDow officiating.
Johnena Donahue
82, East Bay
Johnena Donahue, 82, of Big Glen Road, East Bay, passed away Friday, August 6, 1999, at home. Born in Salmon River, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Ronald J. and Ephemia Ann (MacDonald) MacKinnon.
She was an adherent of the Calvin Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her daughter Anne, at home.
She was predeceased by her husband Martin Thomas Donahue; four sisters, Christie Ann, Margaret, Katie and Hannah; three brothers, Rannie, Donald John and John.
Visitation was held Sunday 7-9 p.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel and will be held on Monday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at the Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the church with Pastor Kevin Richardson officiating. Interment will be held in MacKeigan Cemetery, Loch Lomond.
Marguerite (Rita) Johnson
88, North Sydney
Marguerite (Rita) Johnson, 88, of the Northside Community Guest Home, North Sydney, died Saturday August 7, 1999, at the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney.
Born in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Hayward and Violet (Hardy) Collins. Rita worked for many years as part of the dietary staff with St. Elizabeth Hospital in North Sydney. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney, and she was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She is survived by: one niece Marion (Mrs. Frank Gouthro), North Sydney; two nephews: Howie Collins and Floyd (Joe) Collins, both of North Sydney.
She was predeceased by her husband; three brothers, Wilson, Jack and Francis (Nipper). The late Mrs. Johnson is resting in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will be held Monday, 2 p.m., from St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Reg MacDonald officiating. Burial to follow in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to a charity of choice.
Catherine A. MacDougall
81, North Sydney
Catherine A. MacDougall, 81, a resident of Beacon St., North Sydney, passed away Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999, in the Northside General Hospital.
Born in North Sydney in 1917 she was the daughter of the late John and Frances (Ryan) Cogan. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Catherine was a devote member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, North Sydney and a graduate of Saint Bernard's College, Antigonish in 1937.
She is survived by her seven children, David (Sarah), Riverview, N.B., Jack (Karen), Fall River, N.S., Sheila (Alan) Leard, Bedford, N.S., Dennis (Jo-anne), Petitcodiac, N.B., Frances, Peter, Lloyd, at home. Also by five grandchildren, Glenn, Karen, Michael, Devin, Graham and by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Larry in 1976 as well as her two brothers, William (Bill) and Theodore (Ted).
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999 at 11 a.m. from St. Joseph Church with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of N.S. and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada.
Our loving mother and grandmother will be forever missed.
Maude MacDougall
88, Sydney
Ellen Maude MacDougall, 88, of 58 Dacre Street, Sydney, passed away Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born at Avondale, Nfld., she was the daughter of the late Martin and Anastasia (Moore) Costello. She was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney, and was also a member of the parish CWL. Maude loved her gardening and all her neighbours appreciated her efforts. She is survived by daughter, Catherine A., at home; son, Michael J. (Helena), Mabou; three grandchildren, Suzanne (Mrs. J.P. Sawler), Mabou, Deanne, at home in Mabou and Joel of Ottawa. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Ainslie and Jacob.
Predeceased by her husband Rod in 1989; two sisters, Mary and Ann and by two brothers, Leo and Michael.
The late Mrs. MacDougall had visitation at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Sunday, Aug. 8, from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and resumes on Monday at 12 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, in St. Anthony Daniel Church with Rev. N. MacPhee officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Anne Lyons Martin
The Points, West Bay
Anne Lyons Martin died at the Strait Richmond hospital in Evanston, on August 7, 1999.
Born July 8, 1930 in St. Peter's, she was the youngest daughter of the late Archibald and Jessie Morrison. Anne received her RN at the Children's Hospital in Halifax and received her BSN in nursing from MSVU. She instructed Nursing in Dartmouth Regional Vocational school until 1990. Her love of Cape Breton remained with her always and once retired returned to open the Points Church Gallery and later Marble View Bed and Breakfast. Anne spent her winters in Victoria, B.C. since retirement. She will be remembered for her great joy in life and unending pride in her family.
She is survived by her sons, R. Wayne Martin (Heidi), Montreal and Bruce Martin (Susan), New Minas, N.S.; daughters, Andrea Goguen (Don); grandson, Scott Goguen, Sooke, B.C. Anne is also survived by two sisters, Jean McNeil, Lower Sackville and Donna Vernon, South Weymouth, Mass.; sisters-in-law Awilda Morrison and Laura Morrison, both of St. Peter's and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Predeceased by sister Laura; brothers, Harry and Ross.
Memorial service will be held in St. Peter's United Church, St. Peter's, on Tuesday, August 10, at 4 p.m. with Rev. Tony Ware officiating. Burial of ashes in the Lakeview Cemetery, St. Peter's.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Peter's United Church Hymn Book Fund or charity of your choice.
Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.
Marilyn Jean Waye
51, North Vancouver
Marilyn Jean Waye, 51, of North Vancouver, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, in a boating accident in British Columbia.
Born in Sydney, Marilyn was the daughter of Marjorie (Spillett) Gwynn, Maple Ridge, B.C., and Norman McLeod of Baddeck and the stepdaughter of Lloyd Gwynn, Maple Ridge.
Besides her parents, Marilyn is survived by Simon Liu, her long time companion; six sisters, Nancy (Mrs. Murray Perrett), Calgary, Heather Gwynn, North Vancouver, Carolyn (Mrs. Greg Taker), Halifax, Gwenn (Mrs. Ches Skiffington), Kamloops, Sheri (Mrs. Ron Baas), Calgary; two brothers, Barry (Debbie) Gwynn, Sydney, and Darren Gwynn, Maple Ridge, B.C. She is also survived by her ex-husband, Allan Waye, Halifax; several aunts and uncles and numerous nieces and nephews.
Marilyn was predeceased by her sister, Gayle Mugridge in 1992.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
