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Elizabeth (Betty) Axworthy
48, New Waterford
Elizabeth (Betty) Axworthy, 48, of 377 Lower Convent Street, New Waterford, passed away suddenly at the Q.E.II Hospital in Halifax Friday, October 16, 1998.
Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Clenda (Kendall) Helle. She was a member of St. Agnes Church, New Waterford.
Mrs. Axworthy is survived by her husband, Gerald, one daughter, Diane, and one son, Gerald Jr., at home. She is also survived by three brothers, Johnnie, Glace Bay, Paul, New Waterford, and Victor Helle, and one sister, Mary Digero, New Waterford.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by one sister, Julie (Sis) Doucette.
Visitation for the late Mrs. Axworthy will be held Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday, October 21, 1998 at 11 a.m. in St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church with Father Bob Neville officiating. Burial will follow in Saint Agnes Cemetery.
Deborah Ann Cox
43, Moncton, N.B.
Deborah Ann Cox, R.N., 43, of Moncton, N.B., and formerly of Glace Bay, N.S., passed away Thursday, October 15, 1998, at her home in Moncton.
Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of Kathleen (Morrison) Cox and the late Neil F. Cox.
Deborah graduated from Victoria General School of Nursing, Halifax, N.S., in 1975 and worked in the nursing profession in various parts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Besides her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Anna Keys, Moncton, N.B., three sisters, Kathleen (Dan) Edmond, Oromocto, N.B., Annette, Big Pond, Cape Breton, and Francy, Glace Bay, two brothers, Neil (Shirley), Lunenburg County, and Michael, at home. Deborah is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place on Monday, October 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. Funeral mass will be on Tuesday, October 20, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church, Glace Bay, with Father Jake Andrea officiating. Burial will be in the parish Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Anthony's Cemetery Fund or a charity of choice.
Thelma Loueen Hodges,
Sydney
Thelma Loueen Hodges, of 14 Bayview Street, Sydney, died Sunday, October 18, 1998 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Mulgrave, November 21, 1908, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Maud Scott. She attended Pictou Academy and Mount Allison University. She worked at Simpson's Department Store and the Montreal School Board, Montreal, and moved to Sydney after her retirement. In her younger years, she was active in the Louisbourg Chapter IODE, Pensioners Concerned and the Health Coalition of Cape Breton.
She is survived by two brothers, Evan Scott, of Sydney, and Russell Scott, Mississaugua, Ont.
She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford, and a brother, Andrew.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel.
A memorial service will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel Thursday, October 22, 1998 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Whent officiating. Interment will be in Haliburton Cemetery, Pictou at a later date. No flowers by request. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Joseph John Khattar
85, Sydney
Joseph John Khattar, 85, of 104 Howe Street, Sydney, died Sunday, October 18, 1998 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late John and Catherine (Ibreanus) Khattar. He was a member of St. Theresa's Parish, Sydney. He was a member of the KOC, St. Joseph's Belevian Society and was a well known real estate broker and entrepreneur. He was a veteran of the Second World War.
He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Shadroui, a daughter, Patricia (Mrs. Ed Smith), of Calgary, a son, Philip Khattar, of Sydney, a sister Wadia (Mrs. Elias Hajjar) of Sydney, and six grandchildren.
He was predeceased by four sisters: Materia and Lily Abbass, Mintha O'Leary and Mary Nedder, and two brothers, George and Simon Khattar.
Visitation will take place from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. A funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Theresa's Church with Rev. A MacDougall officiating with Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton.
Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Frances "Fran" McNutt,
78, Glace Bay
Frances "Fran" Archibald McNutt, 78, of 116 Blackett St., Glace Bay, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, in the Glace Bay General Hospital.
Born in Bathurst, N.B., she was the daughter of the late Percy Gordon (P.G.) and Sarah (Archibald) Wier. She was a graduate of Acadia University in Home Economics and Dietetics. After graduating, she worked in Montreal at the Royal Victoria Hospital as a dietitian for several years. She then returned to Glace Bay where she taught home economics at Central School for many years until her retirement. Fran was a very active member in community groups, such as the Glace Bay Hospital Auxiliary, the Isle Royal Chapter of the IODE and other groups, as well as an avid bridge player. She was a former member of St. Mary's Church, Glace Bay. She attended and was an adherent of Knox United Church for many years.
Fran is survived by her husband of 40 years, Howard; her step-children, Dan (Elaine), Ottawa, Howard (Betty Jo), Bermuda, Dave (Ottawa), Joann (Graham) McPherson, Dartmouth and Isabel, at home, two loving granddaughters, Anna Claire and Michelle and three grandsons, Alan, Robert and William. She is also survived by one nephew, Michael (Dauphnie) Trenaman, Halifax, and two grandnephews, Jason and Christopher.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Clare and step-son, Fulton.
Family will receive friends and relatives from 7-9 p.m. Monday and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. There will be no afternoon visitation. Cremation has taken place and funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel, Rev. David MacLean officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice.
John (Bish) McPherson,
92, Dominion
John "Bish" McPherson, 92, formerly of Brook St., Dominion, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, at Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay.
Lifetime resident of Dominion, he was the son of the late Jack and Isabell (Cameron) McPherson. He was a faithful member of St. Eugene's Parish and former employee of the Dominion Coal Co. for 50 years. Bish was an avid gardener and took great interest in automobiles since the early 20's.
He is survived by Colleen (Boutilier) Shepherd, Glace Bay, Maureen (Boutilier) Fidgen, Riverview, N.B., and several grand and great-grandnieces and nephews. Also a foster brother, Andy De Gaust.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Millie (Neville) and step-mother, Genova McPherson, an infant sister, Elizabeth and a foster brother and sister, Archie and Annabell De Gaust.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place.
A memorial mass will celebrated Wednesday 11 a.m. in St. Eugene's Church, Dominion under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay, with Father Jim Oliver officiating. Burial will follow in the parish Cemetery. Memorials may be offered in Bish's name to a charity of choice.
Bernadette (Dettie) Moss
84, Sydney
Bernadette (Dettie) Moss, 84, of 1249 George Street and formerly of Whitney Pier, passed away Saturday, October 17, 1998, at home.
She was the daughter of the late Patrick and Cecelia (Chiasson) Leblanc. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. For many years, she worked as a seamstress at Mary Rowe's in Whitney Pier.
She is survived by four daughters, Mary Moss, Ontario, Helen (Harold) Cormier, Sydney, Claire (Ron) Pike, Frenchvale, Patrice (Tom) Murphy, three sons, Gordie (Enis), Kevin (Linda), Allan (Patsy), all of Sydney, a daughter in law, Regina Moss, 25 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, two sisters, Hattie Purcell, Mulgrave, and Margaret Doucette, Sydney.
She was predeceased by her husband, Patrick, and two sons, Leo and Ernest, grandson, Ronald Allan Pike, and granddaughter, Pam (Moss) Higney, and a brother, Joe Leblanc.
The late Mrs. Moss will have visitation Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday in Holy Redeemer Church with Father Errol MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
She lived peacefully and died peacefully. She will be sadly missed as a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul or a charity of choice. Due to family allergies, it would be greatly appreciated if no scent be worn.
Margaret Ann Rahey,
85, North Sydney
Margaret Ann Rahey, 85, of 101 Pleasant Street, North Sydney, died Saturday, October 17, 1998 at the Northside General Hospital.
Born in St. John's, Nfld., she was the daughter of the late James and Isabel (Bentley) Madden. She was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, North Sydney, and a member of the Parish Senior Choir and Catholic Women's League.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph, daughters Marlene (John) Bailey, North Sydney, Patricia (Ford) Green, Baddeck, a son Robert, at home, grandchildren Donald, Patrick, and Joshua Green, Stephanie and Julian Rahey, and Meghan, John David and James Bailey.
She was predeceased by a son, Donald, and sisters Mary, Catherine, Isabel and Jean.
There will be no visitation. A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, North Sydney, with Rev Tom MacNeil officiating. Donations may be made to the Northside Adult Service Centre, the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines.
Kathleen Margaret (Kay) Whalen,
65, East Chezzetcook
Kathleen Margaret (Kay) Whalen, 65, of East Chezzetcook, died October 17, 1998, at Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital, Musquodoboit Harbour.
Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Dalton) Campbell. She was a member of St. Genevieve's Parish, a loving mother and grandmother.
Surviving are husband Reginald John, sons Barry, Dartmouth, Sheldon, East Chezzetcook, Bart, Porter's Lake, daughters Rhonda (Mrs. Gordon Gough), East Chezzetcook, Kelly (Mrs. Ralph Pettipas), Kathy (Mrs. Wayne Pettipas), East Chezzetcook, sisters Dorothy (Mrs. Hugh MacLean), Peterborough, Ont., Cora (Mrs. Fred White), Dartmouth, Mary "Mamie" (Mrs. Walter Skinner), Welland, Ont., Shirley (Mrs. Earl O'Callaghan) Sydney, Myrna (Mrs. Vernon Krszwda), Sydney, Diane (Mrs. John Bartlett) London, Ont., 12 grandchildren.
She was predeceased by brothers Ronald (Mick), Joseph (Bricky), David, sisters Helen, Colleen, and an infant brother, Frank. Cremation has taken place.
Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Genevieve's Roman Catholic Church, Father Michael Walsh officiating. A second funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, in Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, Whitney Pier, Sydney, with Father Earl MacDonald officiating.
Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dignity Cremation Services.
Infant Logan Stephen Grant Wheadon-Burns
Infant Logan Stephen Grant Wheadon-Burns passed away Saturday, October 17, 1998 at the IWK Grace Hospital in Halifax.
Born at the IWK Grace Hospital, he was the infant son of Garnet Burns, of Noel, and Amanda Wheadon, of West Gore.
Besides his parents, he is survived by a maternal grandmother, Judy Wheadon, of West Gore, paternal grandparents Grant and Jaunita (Fitzgerald) Burns, of Cape Breton, maternal great grandparents James and Sylvia (Garland) Nickolson, of Dartmouth, paternal great-grandparents Frank and Vera (Beach) Burns of Kennetcook, aunts Sarah and Carolyn Burns, of Cape Breton, uncles Jeremy Burns, of Cape Breton, and Carmen Doucette, of Halifax.
A private family graveside memorial service will be held at the West Gore Cemetery in West Gore on Monday, October 19, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jennifer Powers officiating.
Donations may be made to the Fetal Assessment Unit of the Grace Maternity Hospital or the Kidney Foundation.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Kennetcook, N.S.
Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dignity Cremation Services.
Rebecca Elizabeth Clements
72, Sydney
Rebecca Elizabeth Clements, 72, of Breton Bay Nursing Home, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in North Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Minnie (Clarke) Kendall. She was a member of St. Alban's Church. She left Sydney in 1964, returning in 1991 after retiring from Bellfair Greeting Card Co.
She is survived by two sons, David (Maureen), Ottawa, John (Elaine), Oshawa; one daughter, Linda Hibbett, Scarborough, Ont.; one brother, Wallace (Patsy), Florence; three sisters, Dorothy Robinson, Jean Ramsey, both of Sydney, Margaret (Hugh) Ramsey, North Sydney; one sister-in-law, Letitia Kendall, Sydney; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son, Timothy, a brother, William and a sister, Evelyn Hillier.
Visitation at Sydney Memorial Chapel today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at St. Alban's Church, Sydney, Rev. Doug Chard officiating. Burial at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Association, the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or the St. Alban's Church Memorial Fund.
Mrs. Marie A. Cormier
91, Sydney
Mary Cormier, 91, of Sydney, formerly of Rigby Road, Sydney, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998, at her daughter's residence in Sarnia, Ont.
Born in Cheticamp, she was the daughter of the late Marcellin and Margaret (Leblanc) Poirier. She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish, Sydney and a former member of St. Joseph's Parish, Sydney. She was a life member of the St. Joseph's CWL and a member of St. Rita's Hospital Ladies Aid and the Roman Catholic MacGillivray Guest Home Ladies Aid.
Mrs. Cormier was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She is survived by one daughter, Pauline (Mrs. Tim Erme), Sarnia, Ont.; two sons, Albert (Gisele), Gatineau, Que., Leonard (Catherine), Oakville, Ont.; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Paul, one daughter, Leone, two sons, Ernest and John, one sister, Adeline Poirier, two brothers, Ernest and Wilfred Poirier.
Visitation will take place Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church with Rev. A. O'Connor officiating. Burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery, New Waterford. Memorial donations may be made to the N.S. Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Dorothy L. Jackson
77, North Sydney
Dorothy Louise Jackson, 77, a resident of Seaview Drive, North Sydney, died Monday Oct. 19, 1998, at the Northside General Hospital.
Born in Carbonear, Nfld., she was the daughter of the late Allan and Louise (Garland) Cameron. She was an Arts graduate of Memorial College, Nfld. and Acadia University, Wolfville, N.S. She also attended the University of Maine, where she worked on her masters degree. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, a former youth leader, a member of WMS and a life member of the UBWMU. She was a student of the piano and pipe organ, and served for several years as organist and choir leader of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. Milford Jackson; two sons, David (Muriel), Toronto, Dr. Peter (Shirley), Kentville N.S.; one daughter, Linda, Nictaux N.S.; one sister, Mary Hopkins, St. John's, Nfld.; one brother, Marston (Betty), St. John's, Nfld.; seven grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a sister, Ada Smith, in August, 1998.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday at the Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. John Hannem officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, North Sydney.
Joseph B. MacDonald
Sydney
Joseph Bernard MacDonald, 53, of 360 Whitney Ave., Sydney, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Washabuck, Victoria County, he was the son of the late Malcolm and Agnes (Rankin) MacDonald. He was a member of St. Theresa's Parish and a former member of Holy Rosary Church, Washabuck. He was employed with the Cape Breton Development Corp. for over 20 years, as a brakeman on the railway.
He is survived by his wife, the former Beatrice Morrison; two daughters, Jodie, Carolyn, both at home; one son, Christopher (Kip), at home; two sisters, Elizabeth (Roland) Chiasson, Sydney, Mary Margaret (Jim) Cottrill, Paisley, Ont. and three brothers, Roddie (Laureen), Washabuck, Alexander (Margaret), Toronto and Duncan (Shirley), Trenton, Ont.
The late Mr. MacDonald will be in the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Wednesday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and at Holy Rosary Church, Washabuck, Thursday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Holy Rosary Church, Rev. F. Morley officiating.
Donations may be made to the Altar Society of Holy Rosary or a charity of choice.
Alexander MacLeod
70, Apsaly, Ont.
Alexander MacLeod, 70, of Apsaly Ont., formerly of Reserve Mines, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 1998.
He is survived by his wife, Deb, Apsaly Ont.; four daughters, Elaine (Bob), Muriel, Cindy (Ray), all of B.C. and Diane, Cambridge, Ont.; one son, Jim, Apsaly Ont. and 11 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Gordon Alexander McIntyre
72, Glace Bay
Gordon A. McIntyre, 72 of 2 Kennedy Dr., Glace Bay, died Monday, Oct. 19, 1998, at the Halifax Infirmary.
Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Dan and Monica (Sponagle) McIntyre.
He was at one time employed at the Russell Theatre, Thompson and Sutherland and McPhee's Plumbing and Heating, Glace Bay and service in the Canadian army. Mr. McIntyre was a member of the Salvation Army Citadel, Glace Bay.
Gordon is survived by his wife, the former Edith Harvey; daughters, Judi (Mrs. Adrian Christoff), Glace Bay, Linda McIntyre, Glace Bay; sons, Gordon, Glace Bay, James Harvey McIntyre, Glace Bay; brother, Dougie, Glace Bay; stepbrothers, Johnnie and Daniel; stepsister, Mary; sister, Gertrude Brown, Halifax and five grandchildren, Aron, Melinda, Carolyn, Juanita and Conrad.
He was predeceased by a twin brother, another brother and a sister.
Visitation for the late Mr. McIntyre will be held today from 7-9 p.m. at The Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Salvation Army Citadel, Glace Bay with Capt. Wilson Sutton officiating. Burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay.
John Joseph Walsh
50, North Sydney
John Joseph Walsh, 50, a resident of 55 Peppett St., North Sydney, died peacefully Monday, Oct. 19, 1998, at the Northside General Hospital.
Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of Louis Charles Walsh of Sydney Mines and the late Sarah Catherine (Currie) Walsh.
John Joe worked in his younger years as a miner at Princess Colliery and then as a carpenter for 24 years with various employers.
Besides his father, he is survived by one daughter, Tracie Lynn, Fall River; one son, Joey, at home; one granddaughter, Shaylene; four sisters, Alice Thomas, Mary DuGas, both of Scarborough, Ont., Theresa Gear, Sydney Mines, Moira, North Sydney; four brothers, John William, Daniel, both of Oshawa, Ont., Louis, Sydney Mines, Gerard, Fort McMurray, Atla.; a number of nieces and nephews and many friends.
He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Carol Frances (Voutier) Walsh, a daughter, Joanne, in infancy and a brother, Anthony Joseph Walsh.
To our Dad:
Your suffered time has come to
End a year no one should bare.
So now may your waited time
With Mom and little Sis bring you
No more tears.
All open arms and heart filled smiles
Will be waiting at heavens door
For now we are joyous that our
Precious father is now with peace once more.
Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Church, North Sydney, Rev. Tom MacNeil officiating. Burial to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Sydney Mines.
