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Gwendolyn Duchemin,
Toronto
Gwendolyn Duchemin, well-known musician and pianist, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998, after a long illness.
Born in Sydney in 1910, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Duchemin.
She was educated at Sydney Academy and Dalhousie University from where she graduated in 1931 with a Bachelor of Music degree.
In the 1930s she continued her studies in piano at the Toronto Conservatory of Music under Alberto Guerrero. About 1940, she joined the teaching staff of the Conservatory where she taught piano for over 45 years. She also served as examiner of external students at the Conservatory.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Parker, Sydney; Irene Christie, Halifax; Roy and Rohan, Sydney; and Dora Chaplin of Windsor, N.S.
Miss Duchemin is closely survived by relatives, a brother Lloyd, Sackville, N.B.; a sister, June Miller, Summerside, P.E.I.; several nieces and nephews, including Mary Louise Payzant, Toronto; Carolyn Chipman, Halifax; Janet Hopkins, St. John's, Nfld.; Richard and Robert Duchemin, Sydney; Parker and John Duchemin, Ottawa; Jane Deville, Ottawa; Margaret Chaplin Leefe, Bay Fortune, P.E.I.; Dave Miller and Katherine Miller Gallant, Toronto; and several grand-nieces and nephews.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations to a charity of choice.
Francine Yvonne (Chanel) Groom
41, Montreal
Francine Yvonne (Chanel) Groom, 41, Cote St. Luc, Montreal, formerly of Reserve Mines, N.S. passed away peacefully Thursday morning on December 17, 1998 at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal.
Born in Quebec City, she was the daughter of Dorothy Groom and the late Alfred Groom, Reserve Mines, and fiance of Frederick Defaudais, Montreal.
She will be sadly missed and never forgotten. Her courage and strength will be an inspiration for all her family.
She was predeceased by her father, Alfred Groom, and her brother, William Anthony Groom.
A memorial service will be held in Montreal. There will also be a memorial service held at Gordon United Church in Reserve Mines, N.S. under the direction of the Rev. Dave L. MacLean on Tuesday, December 29, 1998, at 2 p.m. Interment will take place at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of choice.
Catherine Anna MacDonald
86, Sydney
Mrs. Catherine Anna MacDonald, 86, of 12 University Ave., Tanglewood Subdivision, Sydney, and formerly of McLean Street, Glace Bay, died peacefully Saturday, December 19, 1998, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.
Born in Catalone, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Catherine (MacDonald) Robertson, Casey's Lane, Glace Bay. In her younger days she was employed at Eatons Store, Glace Bay. She was an Adherent of Knox United Church, Glace Bay. She was an active member of Knox U.C.W. and the Jubilee Rebecca Lodge.
Survived by sons, Winston, Dartmouth, Donnie (Dianne) Marion Bridge; daughter, Cheryl (Mr. Paul O'Neill) whom she resided with; brother, John Robertson, Sydney; sisters, Annie Morgan, Glace Bay, Chris Mason, Marion Bridge, Rudy Hodder, Sydney, Mary Robertson, Sydney; seven grandchildren, Darren (Colleen) Dawn, Jeffrey and Stephanie MacDonald, Brad, Scott, and Ryan O'Neill; two great-grandchildren, Darian and Dylan.
Predeceased by her husband Angie, in 1988; brothers, Roddie, Charlie, and Dannie; one sister, Katie.
Visitation for the late Mrs. MacDonald was held Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union Street, Glace Bay. Funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. at Knox United Church, Glace Bay with the Rev. David MacLean and Rev. Karen Ralph officiating. Burial will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney Highway.
Donations can be made to Knox Church Memorial Fund.
Cyril Francis MacGillivray
85, Reserve Mines
Cyril Francis MacGillivray, 85, of Sydney Road, Reserve Mines, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 1998, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.
Born in Reserve Mines, he was the son of the late Colin and Julia (MacNeil) MacGillivray. Cyril was a gentle man who leaves a legacy of honesty and love. Cyril, along with his brother, John, operated MacGillivray's Market in Reserve for over 36 years, retiring in 1982. He was a Veteran of WWII, serving with the Canadian Air Force. He also belonged to the KOFC in Glace Bay, the Reserve Mines Fire Dept. as well as Branch #2, Royal Canadian Legion, Reserve. Cyril was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines, he served as a reader and Eucharistic Minister. He also was a member of the Lingan Golf Club.
He is survived by his wife, the former Nora Currie; three daughters, Julie (Mrs. Angus Doyle) Halifax, Maris (Mrs. Conleth O'Maonaigh) Fogo Island, Nfld., Madonna (Mrs. Cyril Abbass) Sydney; three sons, Colin (Cheryl) Antigonish, Darryl (Ann) Corner Brook, Nfld, Urban, California; one brother, Elmer, Edmonton; two sisters, Clare (Mrs. Pat Deluca), Jeannie (Mrs. Edward Lahey) both of Boston, U.S.A.; and 18 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a son Cotter and three brothers, Urban, Joseph and John.
Visitation will take place on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines with Father Ray Huntley officiating. Burial in the parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Members of the KOFC are asked to gather at the Funeral Home on Monday at 7:30 p.m. for a prayer service.
John A. McNeil
81, New Waterford
John A. McNeil, 81, of 2836 Roaches Road, New Waterford, died Saturday, December 19, 1998, at his residence.
Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Murdock and Catherine (MacNeil) McNeil. He was a member of Mount Carmel Parish. John A. was a retired coal miner having worked in Number 16 and Number 12 Collieries for 30 years. He was a veteran of WWII and served overseas. He was a member of the K.O.C., former member of the Board of Directors of the New Waterford Credit Union, Past President of the Mount Carmel Parish Council and Past President of the Joy Program.
He is survived by his wife the former Margaret Bresowar; one daughter, Ruth (Mrs. Fulton MacPherson) Port Hawkesbury; two sons, Robert (Donna) New Waterford, Donald (Glenys) Millinocket, U.S.A. Also surviving is one brother, Gerard "Uggs" (Sylvia) McNeil, New Waterford; three sisters, Jean (Mrs. Eddy Nicholson), Mary (Mrs. J. Gillis) both of New Waterford, Cecilia (Mrs. Jake Currie) Reserve and five grandchildren, Carolann, Daryl, Gregory, Jeffrey and Kenzie.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by five brothers, Steve, Murdock, Francis, Mike and Bernie and four sisters, Theresa Baldin, Rita McNeil, Jenny McNeil and Isabel McNeil.
Visitation for the late John A. McNeil will be held Monday 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 Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Mount Carmel Church, with Father Donald MacGillivray officiating. Burial will be in the parish Cemetery.
Members of the K.O.C. are asked to assemble at the funeral home, Monday at 7:30 p.m. for prayers.
Ronald P. Nicholson
64, Sydney
Ron Nicholson, 64, of 11 Ankerville St. Sydney, died December 19, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Ronald and Christine (Campbell) Nicholson.
Ron received his BSc degree from St. Francis Xavier University in 1955, later obtaining his Bachelor of Engineering from the N.S. Technical College in 1958 and also his BBA from UCCB and St. F.X. in 1980.
Ron was employed as Chief Development Engineer for Sysco from 1958 to 1973, relocating to become Manager of Engineer and Services for Que Steel Division, QSP from 1973-1974. In 1975 Ron became vice-president of Can Steel Corp. until 1977 and in 1978 he was vice- president of Engineering and Planning for Sysco until 1982. He was Director of Coal Technology Development for the Cape Breton Development Corporation from 1982-1984, then becoming vice-president for Project Development for a year before holding the title of vice-president of Engineering from 1985-1990. Ron ended his executive positions for Devco as vice-president of Environmental and Technical Services from 1990-1995.
In 1987, Ron was the recipient of the Engineering Centennial Award for his contribution to Engineering in Cape Breton.
Ron was former chairman of the board for St. Rita Hospital, former member of council for the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia and retired chairman of the board for the Sydney Tar Ponds Clean-Up Inc. He was also past-president of the Cape Breton Chorale. Ron was an associate of the Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia, the CDN Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Nova Scotia Mining Society.
Ron was treasurer and a member of the board for New Dawn Enterprises Ltd.
Surviving are his wife of 40 years, the former Lillian Legg; two daughters, Karen Nicholson, Sydney, and Leslie (Roy) Crittenden, Sydney; three sons, Blair (Cathi) Nicholson, Sydney, Mathew (Angel), Dingwall, and Erik Nicholson, Sydney; four sisters, Florence (Owen) Carrigan, Halifax, Carole (John) MacPhee, French Rd., Margo (Paul) Timmons, Mississauga, Ont., Debbie (Jay) Duguid, Sydney; three brothers, Robert Nicholson, Ottawa, Jack Nicholson, Sydney, and Cameron Nicholson, Toronto; six grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one brother, Harold in infancy.
The late Mr. Nicholson will have visitation on Monday, 2-4 p.m. and on Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in St. Joseph Church, Sydney, with the Rev. Dan MacDonald officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Cape Breton Palliative Care Society.
Angus Jarvis Sampson
73, Lower L'Ardoise
Angus Sampson, 73, of Lower L'Ardoise, died Friday, December 18, 1998, at home.
Born in Lower L'Ardoise he was the son of the late Wilfred and Nataline (Peters) Sampson. He is survived by five brothers, John, Massachusetts, Jule, Abraham, and Ambrose all of L'Ardoise, and Louis, Grand Greve; six sisters, Serena, (Mrs. Walter Barretpe) Bel Morgan, Catherine (Mrs. Douglas Romans), Angie Matheson, Agnes (Mrs. Howard MacLean) all of Halifax, Carol (Mrs. Wesley Eager) Cleveland.
Predeceased by one sister, Mrs. Irene Barrette, L'Ardosie; and one brother, Charles W. Sampson, Ottawa.
Visitation was Sunday 2-9 p.m. and will be on Monday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Parlor. Funeral will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at Holy Guardian Angel Church, L'Ardoise, with the Rev. John MacIntyre officiating. Burial in parish Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of one's choice.
Funeral direction is under Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peters.
Caroline Stoyles
91, Glace Bay
Caroline Stoyles, 91, of 21 Brookland Street, Glace Bay, died at the Cape Regional Hospital, Sydney, Friday, December 18, 1998.
Born in Rose Blanche, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Hezikiah and Roseann (Strickland) Parsons. She was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay.
Mrs. Stoyles is survived by two daughters, Roseanna (Melvin) Morris (West Bay Inv. Co.), and Shirley Jessome (Mira); son, Leroy and Josephine (Mira); son-in-law, John Jessome (Sydney River) and Sandy McNeil, Mira; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters, Violet Turner (Glace Bay), Lizzie Parson (Rose Blanche, Newfoundland), Mariah Munden (Rose Blanche, Newfoundland); brothers, George Robert, Ralph (Rose Blanche, Newfoundland).
Predeceased by her husband, Edgar; daughter, Audrey McNeil; brothers, Eric, Albert, Henry, Tom; and a sister Annie.
Visitation for the late Mrs. Stoyles will be held Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union Street, Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay, with the Rev. Fev Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Lorne Bungay
67, Sydney Mines
Mr. Lorne Bungay, 67, of 229 Atlantic St., Sydney Mines, died suddenly, Monday, Dec. 21, 1998, at the Northside General Hospital.
Born in North Sydney, he was the son of the late Alfred and Ella (Daye) Bungay. He was employed with Canada Post until his retirement in 1984. He served in the 8th Canadian Hussars P.L. and was active in sports for a number of years. He was a member of St. Pius X Parish, Sydney Mines.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Brown; sons, Lorne Paul (Mary), Calgary, Gregory (Claire), P.E.I., James, at home; a daughter, Marian, Sardis, B.C.; grandchildren, Sarah, Michael, Luke, Annie, Mary, Maureen, Johnathan and Brandon and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are brothers, Clayton (Dorothy), North Sydney, William (Catherine), Sydney, Alfred "Sonny" (Alice), Sydney Mines; a sister, Lila (Mrs. Harold Gerhardt), Nanaimo, B.C.
He was predeceased by a sister, Aurelia Tufts.
Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Pius X Church with the Rev. Tony MacDonald officiating. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Lucy Burton
77, Sydney Mines
The late Lucy Burton, 77, of 12A Forrest St., Sydney Mines, who passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 1998, was also predeceased by her first husband, Harold Cuff who was killed in action during the Second World War.
Gervaise D. Campbell
87, Bethalto, Ill.
Gervaise D. Campbell, 87, of Bethalto, Ill., died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1998, at St. Anthony Hospital in Bethalto, Ill.
Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late James and Lillian Campbell. He worked for the Dominion Coal Company for 33 years. In 1960, he moved his family to Newton Mass., where he was employed with Lorne & Green Associates until his retirement.
He is survived by four sons, Robert, Lowell, Mass., Collie, Monastery N.S., Adrian (Marie), Waltham Mass., and Ralph (Lee), New Waterford. He is also survived by four daughters, Lois MacKenzie, Worcester, Mass., Irene (Bruce) Bort, Bethalto Ill., Barbara (Richard) Brock, Nashua, N.H., Morrie, Carlinville Ill.; 24 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Gervaise was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Adrian, Lionel, Malcolm, Grant and one sister, Ester DeGaust.
Cremation took place in Bethalto on Dec. 19. A memorial service will be held at St. Agnes Church, in New Waterford at a later date.
Henrietta H. Doncaster
65, Marion Bridge
Henrietta Doncaster, 65, of Marion Bridge, Cape Breton, died Monday, Dec. 21, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was the daughter of the late Owen and Emily (Gibbons) MacDonald, Marion Bridge.
Yettie is survived by her husband, Lloyd; daughter, Nadine (Sean) Colville, St. Catharines, Ont.; sons, Roland, Marion Bridge and Ellis, Sydney. She was the beloved grandmother of Sara, Caleb, Kyle, Mikaela and Nash. She is also survived by a sister, Vivian (John) MacKinnon; brothers, Harvey (Gail), D'Auvergne (Marlene), Gilbert, Keith (Marlene) MacDonald.
Yettie graduated from Sydney Academy and Teacher's College, Truro. She taught several years before retiring to raise her family. She was a member of Bethel United Church where she was a valued choir member. Yettie was an avid gardener and creative seamstress.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Cape Breton Palliative Care Society, Bethel United Church Building Fund, or charity of choice.
In accordance to her wishes there will be no visitation and cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Bethel United Church, Marion Bridge, Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m.
Edith Roberta (Doody) MacMullin
72, Toronto, Ont.
Edith Roberta (Doody) MacMullin, 72, of Toronto, Ont. died peacefully Saturday, Dec. 19, 1998, at her home.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late William and Maria MacMullin.
She is survived by nine children, 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and also her sister, Glendine (Glennie).
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Peg Young.
Ronald P. Nicholson
64, Sydney
Ron Nicholson, 64, of 11 Ankerville St., Sydney, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Ronald and Christine (Campbell) Nicholson. Ron received his BSc degree from St. Francis Xavier University in 1955, later obtaining his Bachelor of Engineering from the N.S. Technical College in 1958 and also his BBA from UCCB and St. F.X. in 1980.
Ron was employed as Chief Development Engineer for Sysco from 1958 to 1973, relocating to become Manager of Engineer and Services for Que Steel Division, QSP from 1973-1974. In 1975 Ron became vice-president of Can Steel Corp. until 1977 and in 1978 he was vice- president of Engineering and Planning for Sysco until 1982. He was Director of Coal Technology Development for the Cape Breton Development Corp. from 1982-1984, then becoming vice-president for Project Development for a year before holding the title of vice-president of Engineering from 1985-1990. Ron ended his executive positions for Devco as vice-president of Environmental and Technical Services from 1990-1995.
In 1987, Ron was the recipient of the Engineering Centennial Award for his contribution to Engineering in Cape Breton.
Ron was former chairman of the board for St. Rita Hospital, former member of council for the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia and retired chairman of the board for the Sydney Tar Ponds Clean-Up Inc. He was also past-president of the Cape Breton Chorale. Ron was an associate of the Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia, the CDN Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Nova Scotia Mining Society.
Ron was treasurer and a member of the board for New Dawn Enterprises Ltd.
Surviving are his wife of 40 years, the former Lillian Legg; two daughters, Karen Nicholson, Sydney and Leslie (Roy) Crittenden, Sydney; three sons, Blair (Cathi) Nicholson, Sydney, Mathew (Angel), Dingwall and Erik Nicholson, Sydney; four sisters, Florence (Owen) Carrigan, Halifax, Carole (John) MacPhee, French Road, Margo (Paul) Timmons, Mississauga, Ont., Debbie (Jay) Duguid, Sydney; three brothers, Robert Nicholson, Ottawa, Jack Nicholson, Sydney, and Cameron Nicholson, Toronto; six grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Harold in infancy.
The late Mr. Nicholson's visitation took place 7-9 p.m. Monday, and will also be held Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday in St. Joseph Church, Sydney, with the Rev. Dan MacDonald officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Cape Breton Palliative Care Society.
Susan Jane Wall
70, Sydney
Susan Jane Wall, 70, of 21 Dixon Ave., Sydney, died Monday, Dec. 21, 1998, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born at Sydney she was the daughter of the late Tom and Leoncie (Doublett) Ley. She was a member of St. Theresa's Parish, Sydney.
She is survived by three sons, Stephen, Sydney, John, Halifax and Paul, Sydney; two sisters, Mrs. Angela MacLean, Sydney and Mrs. Rita Blois, London, Ont.; one brother, Charles (Yvonne) Ley, Bridgewater; five grandchildren, Roddie, Louisbourg, Paul Christian, Natasha, both of Halifax, Jimmy LeDrew, Pictou and Laura, Toronto; she is also survived by six great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband Roddie in 1987 and by a sister, Gabe MacDonald.
The late Mrs. Wall will have visitation at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Theresa's Church with the Rev. A. MacDonald officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations may be made to Canadian Diabetic Society or charity of choice.
