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Catherine Selena Boutilier
76, Sydney
Catherine Selena Boutilier, 76, of 30 Mapleridge Dr., Sydney, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Moses and Maryann (Dobbin) French. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish.
She is survived by one son, Charlie (Barb), Sydney River; one granddaughter, Rachelle; one sister, Veronica (Rosie) (Mrs. James Garnier), Waterloo, Ont., two brothers, Bernie, Glace Bay, Leonard, Sydney.
Predeceased by her husband, Arthur James, two sisters, Laura and Alice, five brothers, Charles, Wilfred, Frank, Bert and Cecil.
Visitation will be in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Wednesday 11 a.m. with the Rev. Norman MacPhee officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
Clara Ann (MacEachern) Boutilier
40, Hamilton, Ont.
Clara Ann (MacEachern) Boutilier, 40, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, Ont.,br> Born in Neil's Harbour, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Catherine (MacLeod) MacEachern. She attended Mount Carmel School and Breton Education Centre in New Waterford.
She is survived by her husband, Kevin Boutilier, Glace Bay; sisters, Alexis (Mrs. James Little), Dartmouth, Janet (Mrs. Robert Gosine), Dartmouth, Jesslyn (Mrs. Larry Tan), Winnipeg, Isabel (Mrs. Jim Burns), Ottawa; brother, Hugh MacEachern (Susan), Lower Sackville; extended family , brother, James Syms, Glace Bay and sister Marion (Syms) Chisholm, Nictaux, N.S.; her loving nieces and nephews, many caring relatives and friends and dear friend, David Edwards, Hamilton. Clara will be sadley missed by all those who loved her for the kind and caring person she was.
Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at McGillivray's Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral mass will take place Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mount Carmel Church, New Waterford with Rev. Bob Neville officiating. Cremation and burial to follow Friday.
Hughena Butts
Guelph, Ont.
Hughena Butts (RN), passed away peacefully at home, in Guelph, Ont., Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998, surrounded by her family.
Survived by her husband, Adrian; children, Adrienne (Colin) DiCastri, Waterloo Ont., Fulton Butts, Gwen (Peter) Valeriote, Lana (Gary) Laderoute, Ingrid (Ben) Meurs and Lowell Butts (Nancy), all of Guelph; 18 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sisters, Sr. Clarasita MacMillan, Sr. Margaret MacMillan and brothers, Angus, Arthur, John, Dan and Tom MacMillan.
Friends will be received at the Wallcustance Funeral Home and Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Ont., Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Vigil for Hughena was held Monday at 8:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Church, 175 Emma St. , Guelph, Ont., Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1998 at 10 a.m.
Committal services and Interment in Marymount Cemetery, Guelph, Ont.
Memorial donations to St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation, 70 Westmount Rd., Guelph, Ont., N1H 5H7 or the Foundation of the Guelph General Hospital, 115 Delhi St., Guelph, Ont., N1E 4J4 would be appreciated.
Hugh Forrest
82, Sydney Mines
Hugh Forrest 82, of 130 Fraser Ave., Sydney Mines, died peacefully Monday, Oct. 26, 1998, at the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney.
Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Smith) Forrest. He was an adherent of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sydney Mines. Hugh was retired from Devco having worked there for over 40 years.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel (Shepherd) Forrest; daughter, Sherry (Mrs. Errol Grant), son, Douglas (Juanita) Forrest, both of Sydney Mines. Also surviving are sisters, Kathryn Taylor, Florida, Olive MacLeod, Arizona, Dell Oram, Sydney Mines, Myrtle Hunt, North Sydney, Anne Baxter, Bedford; seven grandchildren, whom Hugh loved dearly and were the light of his life.
Hugh was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth Moore Hill and brothers, James, Stanley, Ernest, and Peter.
There will be no visitation.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998, at 2 p.m. at the Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Rev. Ian MacLeod officiating, burial will be in the Brookside Cemetery, Sydney Mines.
Angus Ronald MacDonald,
43, Glace Bay
Visitation for the late Angus Ronald MacDonald, of Glace Bay, who passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, will be held at Curry's Funeral Home today (Tuesday) from 2-4, 7-9 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, 2 p.m. in Chalmers United Church, Dominion, Rev. Ralph Johnson officiating. Burial to follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Edward Meyers MacDonald
52, Sydney Mines
Meyers MacDonald, 52, of 32A Queen Street, Sydney Mines passed away Saturday October 24, in the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Halifax.
Born in Sydney Mines he was the son of the late Dan and Hazel (Butts) MacDonald. He was a member of St. Pius X church, Sydney Mines. He was a retired employee of the Cape Breton Development Corporation and a member of the CBRT & CAW. He was an avid enthusiast of antique cars and was a member of the Northside Car Show Committee. Meyers was an active member of the Boy Scouts on the Northside for many years.
He is survived by his wife, the former Myra Forrest, two sons, Daniel (Tracy), Coronation, Alberta, Michael (Karen), Sydney Mines, two grandchildren, Megan and Robyn, sister Louise Legatto MacKinnon, Sydney Mines, grand nephews Michael and Joey. He was predeceased by brothers, Bernard and Harry.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m Tuesday Oct. 27 at G.R. Francis & Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Sydney Mines with Father Tony MacDonald officiating, with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Sydney Mines.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association.
Meyers was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.
Ronald Norman (Duke) MacIsaac
Orangeville, Ont.
Peacefully after a short illness in Orangeville on Friday, Oct. 23, 1998, Ronald (Duke) MacIsaac in his 81st year.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret Beverley Buckley (1987). Loving and supportive dad of Blehr and Debbie, Clare and Roy Bambury, Sandra and Ray Barrett. Dear 'Papa Duke' of Christine, Candice Bambury, Michael, Scott Barthorpe. Dear brother of Leo, Hugh, Donald and Ann MacIsaac. Fondly remembered by all his nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by brother, Claude.
Mr. MacIsaac was a life member of Branch 112 Royal Canadian Legion.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Nova Scotia.
If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated or send a flower to a person you love with the thought of 'Duke and Bev'.
Arnold John Moffatt
72, Sydney
Arnold John Moffatt, 72, of Sydney, passed away peacefully, Monday, Oct. 26, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving children.
Arnie was the son of the late Luther and Christie (Murchison) Moffatt.
He attended Sydney Academy, Horton Academy and Mount Allison University. He was a member of the MacKay Masonic Lodge, Yendys Investment Club, Sydney Curling Club, Lingan Golf Club, Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club and Sydney Y's Men's Club.,br> He was active in the business community, having owned Burchill Agencies Insurance and Realty, Norfolk Hotel, New Glasgow and Isle Royal Beverages Ltd., from which he retired in 1989. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Arnie was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte (Florian) and infant sister, Caroline.
Surviving him are sisters, Evelyn (Mrs. Arthur Pollet) and Marjorie (Mrs. Stuart Hickey), both of Sydney; one brother, Robert (Jeanette), Sydney; four sons, Gary (Calgary), David (Debbie), Ross and Glen, all of Sydney; two daughters, Lynda, Sydney and Chrisanne (Frank) Moffatt-Miccolis, Halifax and eight grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Sydney Memorial Chapel. Visitation will take place, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Memorial services to take place Wednesday, 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, Sydney. Informal reception to take place in church hall following the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Andrew's United Church Building Fund or a charity of your choice.
A.J. will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all of those who loved him.
Bernie O'Dell
35, Reserve Mines
Bernard A. (Bernie) O'Dell, died Monday, Oct. 26, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Jackie and Christena (Donovan) O'Dell.
He was a former resident of Reserve Mines and while there was a member of St. Joseph's Parish. He was a member of the Canadian Paraplegic Association. An avid sports fan, he was especially interested in hockey.
He is survived two brothers, Stanley (Debbie), Dartmouth, and Kevin (Debi), Moncton; one sister, Jacqueline, Halifax; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by one sister, Margaret.
By request of the deceased there will be no visitation.
A funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines. Rev. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will follow in the parish Cemetery.
John Edward Rudderham
52, Sydney River
John Edward Rudderham, 52, of 59 Englewood Cres., Sydney River, died suddenly at home on Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998.
Born in Whitney Pier, he was the son of Margaret (Gillis) Rudderham and the late Gordon G. Rudderham.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Phyllis Ann (Ratchford); children, Jon Matthew and Lindsay Michelle, at home, and Troy Christopher (Michelle), Nanaimo B.C.
Also surviving is a very special granddaughter, Sarah Taylor; a brother, Keith (Helena), Amherst, N.S. and sisters, Deanna (Alfred) MacNeil, Sydney and Roberta (Max) Hickman, Glace Bay.
At the time of his death, John was employed as a building inspector with the Department of Housing and Municipal Affairs. He had been a past-president of the Cape Breton Home Builders Association and was owner/operator of John Rudderham Construction Ltd. From 1976 to 1990 he was employed with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. as a compliance inspector. He had been employed at one time with Excelsior Life and Stairs Distributors.
John was active in golf, volleyball, and hockey. He was a loving son, husband and brother, who touched the lives of many people over the years.
There will be no visitation. A memorial services will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1998, under the direction of the Sydney Memorial Chapel, at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River, Fr. Norman MacPhee officiating.
Donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Roy Wadden
79, Glace Bay
Roy Alexander Wadden, 79, of 84 York St., Glace Bay, died Monday, Oct. 26, 1998, in the Veterans Unit of Taigh Na Mara seniors' residence, Glace Bay.
Born in Port Morien, he was a son of the late Walter and Agnes (Wilson) Wadden. Roy served with the Canadian Army in England, Italy and Western Europe from 1941 to 1945 and was home on leave prior to being posted to the South Pacific. While in the armed services he was with the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Following discharge, Roy was employed as a mechanic at Turner Motors, Preferred Motors, and Bay Motors, Glace Bay, and at McIntyre Chev-Olds in Sydney.
Roy became a volunteer with the Glace Bay Fire Department in 1958 and in 1973 was hired as a permanent member as a driver-mechanic. Having been elected captain of the Hose Company and deputy chief, he was elected chief in 1974. In 1978, Roy became full-time paid fire chief of the Glace Bay Fire Department, the first to hold the position for the Town of Glace Bay. As chief, Roy was instrumental in establishing a firefighters' training centre at the abandoned No. 11 colliery yards, a facility still used by area departments.
Chief Wadden retired in August, 1984, but remained an active member of the Fireman's Choir.
He was a member of John Bernard Croak VC Glace Bay Branch 3 of the Royal Canadian Legion and a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay.
Roy is survived by his wife, the former Mary MacIntosh; a daughter, Sandra (Mrs. Arthur "Butch" Shibinette), Glace Bay, and grandson, Adam.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Wendy, in 1973, and a brother, Clarence. Visitation for the late Roy Wadden will be held today, Tuesday, 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. in The Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. The remains will be removed at noon Wednesday to St. Mary's Anglican Church where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Fev Arnold. Interment will be Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Donations to a favourite charity are suggested as memorials.
Hughena Butts
Guelph, Ont
Hughena Butts (RN), passed away peacefully at home, in Guelph, Ont., Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998, surrounded by her family.
Survived by her husband, Adrian; children, Adrienne and husband Colin DiCastri, Waterloo Ont., Fulton Butts, Gwen and husband Peter Valeriote, Illana and husband Gary Laderoute, Ingrid and husband Ben Meurs and Lowell Butts and wife Nancy, all of Guelph; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Also survived by sisters, Sr. Clarasita MacMillan, Sr. Margaret MacMillan and Kay MacKinnon, all of Nova Scotia, and Anne and husband Joe McCully, Stratford, Ont.
Predeceased by sister, Sr. Euphemia MacMillan and brothers, Angus, Arthur, John, Dan and Tom MacMillan.
Friends were received at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home and Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Ont., Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil for Hughena was held Monday at 8:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Church, 175 Emma St. , Guelph, Ont., Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1998 at 10 a.m. Committal services and Interment in Marymount Cemetery, Guelph, Ont.
Memorial donations to St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation, 70 Westmount Rd., Guelph, Ont., N1H 5H7 or the Foundation of the Guelph General Hospital, 115 Delhi St., Guelph, Ont., N1E 4J4 would be appreciated.
Murdock (Murgie) Francis Dupe
57, New Waterford
Murdock (Murgie) Francis Dupe, 367 13th St., New Waterford, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1998, in New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, after a lengthy illness.
Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late James and Ellen (Nellie) (Powers) Dupe. He was a member of Mount Carmel Parish. He retired from Devco after having worked 34 years in the mines. He was an active member of the draeggermen when he was employed with Devco. He was a member of the New Waterford Fire Department for many years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Frances (Cookie); daughters, Lois (Billy) McNeil, New Waterford, Darlene (Brian) Donovan, Greenwood, N.S., Susan (Scott) Hardie, Halifax; two sons, Ray (Michelle) and Jay (Darlene), both of Kitchener, Ont.; 14 grandchildren; brothers, Joseph (Lois), Calgary, Ronald, Dougie (Ruth), Albert (Shirley), all of New Waterford; sister, Vera (Greg MacDougall), Massachusetts, U.S.A., Margie (Anthony DeGiobbi), Anna, Iona; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his loving daughter, Donna Cook.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Mount Carmel Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lodge That Gives.
Arrangements are entrusted to the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford.
Betty Alice Mackay
Halifax
Betty Alice Mackay, of 3783 Memorial Dr., Halifax, formerly of 40 Sunnydale Dr., Westmount, Cape Breton, passed away at the QEII Hospital on Monday, Oct. 26, 1998.
Born in Kentville, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Perry and Hannah (Hough) Young. She was a Second World War veteran, a member of the CWAC. She was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 126, Cape Breton. A dedicated member, she received the Meritorious Service Medal. She received several plaques for her work. She was also a life member of the ladies auxiliary. She was treasurer of the Cape Breton Veterans Comfort Fund for two years. Betty held nearly every office in the legion. She was treasurer for the branch for a number of years and poppy chairperson for several years. She was an avid bowler for 30 years and a Girl Guide leader for a few years. She worked for Atlantic Spring and Machine Co., Industrial Division as clerk and bookkeeper, until it closed in 1969. She then went to work for Atlantic Construction of Halifax as stenographer and payroll clerk until retirement in 1978.
Betty is survived by daughters, Elizabeth Ann (Gordon) Barrett, Cheryl Lynn (Formen) Waye; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Parnell, Kentville, Belva Maier, Point Pleasant Beach, N.J.; brothers, Bernard, Gordon Young, Kentville, Wilfred, Georgia, U.S.A., Malcolm, Chalk River, Ont.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ross Mackay. Mother and father, maternal and paternal grandparents, mother-in-law, Annie Mackay, sister, Myrtle and brother, Garnet.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Aidan's Church with the Rev. James Purchase. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Immediate family flowers only.
Donations may be made to the Cape Breton Veterans Comfort Fund, P.O. Box 335, Sydney, N.S. B1P 6H2 or Heart and Lung Association Nova Scotia or a charity of your choice.
Norman J. Warr
84, North Sydney
Norman Joseph Warr, 84, a resident of 7 Stanley St., North Sydney, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1998, in the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney.
Born in Twillingate, Nfld. he was the son of the late Marshall and Louise (Dolly) (Ludlow) Warr. He worked as a carpenter throughout his lifetime until retirement. He was a member of the Sydney Pentecostal Church and he will be sadly missed by family and friends.
He was survived by his wife, Jessie (Hawkins) Warr; three sons, Pastor Sterling Warr (Verna), Point Leamington, Nfld., Norman (Linda), Toronto and Ronald (Nenita), Toronto; six daughters, Eileen (Mrs. Scott Jewer), Grand Falls, Nfld., Adollis (Mrs. Walter MacDougall), Lower Sackville, N.S., Barbara (Mrs. Lloyd Meunier), Dartmouth, N.S., Karen (Mrs. Rod Wilkins) Oshawa Ont., Joan (Mrs. Brian Snow) Sydney, N.S., and Fay, Toronto; two stepsons, David Hawkins (Sonya) Amherst, N.S., Paul Hawkins (Cindy), North Sydney; two brothers, Gordon, Nfld., and Reginald, Ontario, 21 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Bertha (Saunders) Warr, son, Austin, daughter, Yvonne (Mrs. Quinton Jones), brother, George and two sisters, Minnie and Hilda.
Visitation today 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home , 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral services Friday 2 p.m. at the Sydney Pentecostal Church with Pastor Terry Carew officiating. Burial to follow at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney.
