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William James Andrews
85, Sydney Mines
William James Andrews, 85, of 61 Main St., Sydney Mines, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in Northside General Hospital.
Born at North River, Victoria County, he was the son of the late Joshua and Christine (MacDonald) Andrews. He served with the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War, crossing the Atlantic aboard the destroyer Kootenay 48 times. He worked briefly as an RN and later as a stationary engineer in the coal mining industry for 30 years. He worked in No. 3 Colliery, Florence; Princess Colliery, Sydney Mines and New Victoria. He retired from Devco in 1975.
Mr. Andrews is survived by his wife, Isabell (Graham) Andrews; a daughter, Beth (Allan Hines), Wellington, N.S.; sons, Scott (Donalda), Lunenburg; Stewart (Margaret), Lower Sackville and Frank (Marion), Westmount; grandchildren, Laurie, Aaron, Junell, Jennifer, Taryn, Lauren, Craig, Kelly and Liam. Also surviving are brothers, Ralph (Harriet), North Sydney and Alex (Charlotte), Niagra Falls and a sister, Murdena MacDonald, Baddeck. He was predeceased by brothers, Murray and Joe, a sister, Annie, and a sister in infancy.
There will be no visitation. A private family service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home with Rev. Ian MacLeod officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery. Donations may be made to a local food bank, the Northside General Hospital, or a charity of choice.
Catherine Engel
71, Kitchener, Ont.
Catherine Engel, 71, of Kitchener, Ont., passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, at the KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was the dear mother of Debbie and Brad Buckingham, Pritchard, B.C., Colleen Engel, Rimby, Alta., Wayne Engel, Cheryl Boettger and her husband Gary, Wilfred Jr., Kim Engel, Rob Engel, Scott and Brenda Engel, Todd and Heather Engel, all of Kitchener; lovingly remembered by her 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of Mrs. Mary Brophy, Grace and Ole Olsen, all of Kitchener, Mrs. Margaret Hennick and Mrs. Sarah Hennick, both of Sydney, Mrs. Rose Wilke, Elmira, Thomas O'Neil Jr., James, Michael and Earl O'Neil, all of Nova Scotia.
She was predeceased by her parents, two sisters, Bernadette Keough, Josephine Tortola.
Friends and relatives may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener, Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal service will be in the Ratz-Bechtel chapel Monday at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow with Interment in Kitchener Mount Hope Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of one's choice.
Bernard (Bud) Jessome
64, Sydney
Bernard (Bud) Roland Jessome, 64, of Sydney, died suddenly Thursday, Nov. 4, 1998. Born in Florence, he was the son of the late Ruth and Raymond Jessome. He served his country in the Korean Conflict. He was an employee of Cape Breton Cable Co. from where he retired in 1997.
He is survived by his daughter, Angela (Ron) Chatterton and granddaughter, Amanda Foskett, Bowmanville, Ont.; his companion, Mary Turner and her children, Rayanne and David and grandchildren, Shayna, Stephanie and David Jr. Turner, all of Sydney. Also survived by sisters, Ramona (Jack) Matthews, Kitchener, Ont., Ann (Starr) Jessome, Toronto, Carol Potvin, Cathy (Peter) Robinson, both of Kitchener; brothers, Raymond (Margaret) Jessome, London, Ont. and Francis (Rob and Susan) Jessome, Sydney Mines and several nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at St. Theresa's Church Saturday at 9 a.m.
Donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Billy Knox
54, Glace Bay
Clifford William (Billy) Knox, 54, of 233 King Edward St., Glace Bay, died November, 1998 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of Annie and the late Clifford Knox. He was a member of Chalmers United Church, Dominion. He was employed at one time with Devco, Turner's Taxi and Highland Fisheries.
He is survived by his former wife, Marion; sisters, Margie (Russ), Lunenburg, Juanita Campbell, Fort Nelson, B.C., Gloria (Mrs. George MacDonald), Linda (Mrs. Jimmy Bennett), Janet, Heather, all of Glace Bay, Jessie, Antigonish; brothers, Alfie (Heather), New Brunswick, Norman (Mary), Glenn (Rose), Wallace (Susan), Harold (Margie), Jimmy (Thelma), all of Glace Bay, John (Kim), Dartmouth; 36 nieces and nephews; 18 great-nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Lorraine Corbett, one niece and two nephews, aunts and uncle, grandparents.
Cremation has taken place. The family invites friends and neighbours to call at the Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, beginning at 1 p.m. Friday; a memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Johnston officiating.
Lawrence Maxwell MacLellan
67, Alder Point
Lawrence Maxwell MacLellan, 67, of Alder Point, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, at home. Born in Alder Point, he was the son of the late John and Jen (O'Shea) MacLellan. He was a member of St. Anne's Church, Alder Point and worked as a fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, the former Mina Fraser; sons, Paul, Calgary and Scott, at home; daughter, Laura (Jason Shella), Halifax; sisters, Bertha, Toronto, Nancy, Vancouver Island and Karen, California; brothers, Eric, Vancouver and John Byron, Vancouver Island.
He was predeceased by brothers, Ronald, Gregory, Austin, Walter and Fred. There will be no visitation. A memorial mass will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Anne's Church, Alder Point. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Bras d'Or.
Donations may be made to the N.S. Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of choice.
George Joseph Maltby
River Bourgeois
George Joseph Maltby, of River Bourgeois, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998.
George was surrounded by family as he slipped gently into the hands of God.
Born on Nov. 17, 1924 in Poulamond, he was a son of the late Percy and Helen (Boudreau).
He is survived by his loving wife, Marion (Pate); son, Paul (wife Andrea), Halifax; daughters, Delores (husband Dennis), Pondville, Lisa (husband Al), Whitby, Ont.; brother, Louis, Petit de Grat; sisters, Marion, Rocky Bay, Liza, Vancouver; stepson, Philip. He was the cherished grandfather of Daniel, Megan, Ryan, Sean, Ashley, Christopher and Leah. He will also be lovingly remembered by step-grandchildren, Dean, Stephen and Derek and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Lucille (Martell), a son, Christopher, a brother, Simon.
George worked as a marine engineer on the Great Lakes until his retirement in 1989. During the Second World War, he served in the Merchant Marines on the Foundation Franklin. He was an avid bowler, loved to berry pick and was a keen card and pool player. He will be sadly missed by his family and many close friends.
The body is resting at the River Bourgeois Funeral Home with visiting Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois, with Fr. Sandy MacNeil officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Assumption Parish Cemetery in Arichat.
Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Palliative Care Society.
Arrangements under the direction of the Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.
Jenny Morris
East Bay
Jenny Morris East Bay Janet Louise (Jenny) Morris, 69, of 3882 Highway No. 4, East Bay, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Whitney Pier, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Davis) O'Leary. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, East Bay and a member of the CWL for 43 years. Jenny was very active in her community helping establish the East Bay Brownies and Girl Guides, Save the Sandbar project and was instrumental in establishing the Red Cross swimming programs in East Bay. She worked for Maritime Tel and Tel, Fred Merchant and was a longtime employee of Statistics Canada.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Harvey and her children, Thomas James (Joanne), Arizona, John Harvey 'Dates' (Linda), Coxheath, Carol (Raymond) Tobin, Howie Centre and her nine grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Mary (Rod) O'Reilly, Toronto, Ont., Betty (Will) Pierce, Peterborough, Ont. and her brothers, Daniel and John, Dartmouth, Cyril, Parkwood, B.C., Edward, East Bay and William, Scarborough, Ont.
The late Mrs. Morris will have visitation today (Friday, Nov. 6th) at the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Church, Rev. F. Abbass officiating.
Donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Frederick H. Pink
83, Glace Bay
Frederick H. Pink, 83, of 10 Norwood St., Glace Bay, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, at the Glace Bay Healthcare Complex.
Born in Harbour Le Cou, Nfld., he was the son of the late Matthew and Florence (Herredge) Pink. He served in the Merchant Marine during the Second World War. He was employed as an oil tanker captain with Shell Oil and National Bulk, a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay and St. Mark's Masonic Lodge, Halifax and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 40, Glace Bay.
He is survived by his wife, Marie (Blackmore); daughters, Marilyn (Mrs. Wayne MacLeod), Dartmouth, Linda (Mrs. Wayne Watson), St. John's; son, Steven and his wife Gina, Ottawa; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sisters, Lorraine Somers, Glace Bay, Edna Campbell, Toronto.
He was predeceased by a sister, Verna Best.
Visitation will be today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Anglican Church with Rev. Fev Arnold officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association, St. Mary's Cemetery Fund or a charity of one's choice.
Annie Shaw,
73, Framboise
Annie Shaw, 73, of Framboise, who passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, was also survived by a son, Roger, Framboise.
A memorial service for the late Mrs. Shaw will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Framboise with the Pastor Kevin Richardson officiating. Interment in St. Andrews Cemetery.
Kenneth Joseph Delaney
Sunbury County
The death of Kenneth Joseph Delaney, of Waterville, Sunbury County, husband of Gisele (Theriault) Delaney, occurred at his residence on Friday, Nov. 6, 1998.
Born in Sydney, N.S., he was the son of the late Patrick and Josephine (MacKenzie) Delaney.
He was educated in Sydney. He joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1953 where he served for 36 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Oromocto, where he was a lay Eucharistic minister. He was very active with the Knights of Columbus; the Monsignor Boyd Council No. 6774, (Third Degree) and the Donald Clattenburg Assembly, (Fourth Degree), of Which he was Past Faithful Navigator; and he was Past Assistant to the Master. He was the lay director of the Fredericton Cursillo movement; he was one of the organizers of the New Beginnings Weekend and he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 93, Oromocto. He was predeceased by his mother and father and by two sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Gisele; two daughters, Sharon Armour (Paul) and Theresa Gilhooly (Ian), all of Ottawa; two grandchildren, Matthew and Samantha Armour; two stepsons, Paul Dugas (Cindy), Moncton, Denis Dugas (Sherry), Nackawic; two step-granddaughters, Farrah and Candace Dugas; one brother, Ernest Delaney (Phyllis), Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.; one brother-in-law, Frank (Tanner) Delaney, Sydney, N.S. and many nieces and nephews.
Resting at the Oromocto Funeral Home, 108 Winnebago St., with visiting hours, Saturday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated from the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Monday, Nov. 9, 1998, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Don Savoie as celebrant. Interment will take place in the St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial tributes to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the N.B. Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Caroline Fraser Memorial Service
A memorial service for the late Caroline Fraser, 185 Ashby Rd., Sydney, N.S. who passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 1998, will be held on Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. in St. Theresa's Church, Sydney, N.S. with the Rev. A. MacDougall officiating.
Elsie Irene Gillis
83, Sydney
Elsie Irene Gillis, 83, of Breton Bay Nursing Home, formerly of 64 Gritton Ave., died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Colin and Martha (Wells) Keefe. She was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney and a former CWL member. She was a lifelong resident of Gritton Avenue until her time at Breton Bay. In her early years, Elsie was active in the Nova Scotia Ladies Softball Association, her team winning the championship in the 1930s.
Surviving is one daughter, Ronelda (Mrs. Vincent MacDonald), Cple Harbour, N.S.; one son, Gordon (Heather), Sydney; two sisters, Mrs. Edie Westbury, Sydney, Marjorie (Mrs. Ronald Merrick), Halifax; four grandchildren, David, Cindy, Jeffrey, Erin and five great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Rannie, daughter, Elaine and numerous brothers and sisters.
The late Mrs. Gillis will have visitation at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 in St. Anthony Daniel Church with the Rev. Leo Boone officiating.
Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations may be made the N.S. Lung Association.
Elsie will never be forgotten for her selfless devotion to her family.
Matthias H. Gouthro
81, Dominion
Matthias Henry Gouthro, of 36 Duggan St., Dominion, passed away after a lengthy illness at Glace Bay Health Care Complex, Friday, Nov. 6, 1998.
Born in Dominion, he was son of late John and Elizabeth (MacNeil) Gouthro. He was a lifelong member of St. Eugene's Parish. He first worked in 1B Colliery then he joined the Canadian Army serving as an instructor during the Second World War. He served as police chief for the Town of Dominion and was a retired member of the Dominion Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a co-founder of the Dominion Shamrock Club. He was an avid bridge player and a member of the Cape Breton Bridge Club. He was class treasurer of Branch No. 78 of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was also a noted fiddler and stepdancer. He retired as manager of the Dominion Credit Union.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Kay) Nearing; daughters, Brenda, Weymouth, Mass., Kathy (Cameron) MacNeil, Sydney River, Nancy, Dominion, Lisa Cajiao (Carlos), Columbia, Wendy Soper (Mark), Yvette Alongi (Robert), both in Calgary; sons, Paul (Eileen), Kingston, Ont., John, Phoenix, Ariz., Kenneth (Jane), Aurora, Ont.; there are 15 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by a brother, Vince and his wife Monica Doon; sisters, Theresa Campbell, Toronto, Olive Shaw, Fredericton, N.B., Cecilia (Mrs. Sonny MacIntyre) and Lorna (Mrs. Ronnie MacDonald), both of Dominion.
He was predeceased by infant son, Keith, a brother, John Gregory and a sister, Mary (Dolly) Walker.
Visitation will be in Curry's Funeral Home, Main Street, Glace Bay, today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St Eugene's Church, Sunday at 2 p.m., with Rev. James Oliver officiating. Cremation will follow.
Earl Richard Herney
46, Toronto
Earl Richard Herney, 46, of Toronto, formerly of Membertou, died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998, at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto.
The late Mr. Herney will be resting at the family residence of Charles Herney, 127 Membertou St., after 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998. Arrangements, incomplete at this time, are under the direction of T.W. Curry.
Billy Knox
54, Glace Bay
Clifford William (Billy) Knox, 54, of 233 King Edward St., Glace Bay, died November, 1998 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of Annie and the late Clifford Knox. He was a member of Chalmers United Church, Dominion. He was employed at one time with Devco, Turner's Taxi and Highland Fisheries.
He is survived by his former wife, Marion; sisters, Margie (Mrs. Harold Ross), Lunenburg, Juanita (Mrs. Michael Campbell), Fort Nelson, B.C., Gloria (Mrs. George MacDonald), Linda (Mrs. Jimmy Bennett), Janet, Heather, all of Glace Bay, Jessie, (Mrs. Sliby Smith) Antigonish; brothers, Alfie (Heather), New Brunswick, Norman (Mary), Glenn (Rose), Wallace (Susan), Harold (Margie), Jimmy (Thelma), all of Glace Bay, John (Kim), Dartmouth; 36 nieces and nephews; 18 great-nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Lorraine Corbett, one niece and two nephews, aunts and uncle, grandparents.
Cremation has taken place. Friends and neighbours called at the Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay on Friday and a memorial service took place at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Johnston officiating.
Anne Frances (Gagnon) MacIntyre
97, Truro
Anne Frances (Gagnon) MacIntyre, 97, of Truro, died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Bridget (Gouthro) MacKinnon. She worked for many years in health care in the United States and was a CNA at the Nova Scotia Hospital. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Truro.
She is survived by a daughter, Hope and husband John Dunton, Truro; a son, George Gagnon and wife Roberta, Atlanta, Ga.; brothers, Rod MacKinnon, Sydney, Tom MacKinnon and his wife Olive, Toronto; sister, Olive Mahoney, Massachusetts; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband, George Gagnon, her second husband, Duncan MacIntyre, sisters, Mary, Anastasia, Esther; brothers, John, Bernard, Hector, Phonse, Charlie.
Cremation has taken place. No visitation by request. A funeral mass will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Truro with Rev. Vernon Driscoll officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Colchester Regional Hospital or a charity of choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro.
Grattan O'Shea
83, Alder Point
Grattan O'Shea died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney.
Born in Alder Point, he was the son of Walter and Bertha (Plant) O'Shea. He worked as a fisherman, miner, and later at CPR in Vancouver. Retired to Alder Point in 1978 and was a member of St. Anne's Church and choir in Alder Point.
He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Dugas O'Shea; sister, Connie Dunlap, Vancouver and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brother Joe O'Shea, sisters Jeanette MacLellan and Annette Gallagher.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of G.R. Francis and Sons, Sydney Mines, but are incomplete at this time.
Donations can be made to St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund, Bras d'Or or charity of choice.
