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Alma Cecelia Frost
77, New Zealand
Alma Cecelia Frost, 77, passed away in New Zealand on Friday, March 24, 2000.
Alma grew up in Glace Bay and Reserve Mines, Cape Breton. Alma was the daughter of the late Arthur George and Mary Cecelia Frost.
She leaves behind a daughter, Patricia and son, David and his wife Yvonne of New Zealand. She was the sister of Florence (Dixie) Dobson, Arthur, Charles, Roy and the late Fabian Frost. She will be remembered by many nieces and nephews in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Ontario.
Gregory Gerrior
47, Sydney
Gregory Gerrior, 47, of 53 Stanfield St., Sydney, and a longtime resident of Ashby, died Monday, March 27, 2000, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born at Sydney, he was a son of the late Jerome and Ethel Mae (Stewart) Gerrior.
He was a member of St. Theresa’s Parish, Sydney.
He is survived by his wife, the former Betty Axworthy; one daughter, Brandy, Halifax; one son, Jason, at home; four sisters, Ethel, Sydney, Doris, Toronto, Alice, N.B. and Theresa, Halifax; five brothers, David, Sydney, Vincent and Allan, both of Halifax, Stewart, Winnipeg and Laven, Dartmouth.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Leo and Phonse.
The late Mr. Gerrior will have no visitation. A private family committal will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel.
Angus Samuel Johnson
67, Glace Bay
Angus Samuel Johnson, 67, of 159 South St., Glace Bay, died suddenly at home on Friday, March 24, 2000.
Born in New Waterford, he was the son of Margaret (Peggy) Johnson and the late Murdock Johnson.
Angus was retired, having worked for the Dominion Coal Company then Dupont Canada in Kingston, Ont., and Atomic Energy Canada, Heavy Water Plant, Glace Bay. Angus was an active participant in church organizations and served in several capacities at Newsom United Church. At the time of his death he was a church Elder. He was past master, Maple Leaf Lodge No. 88, New Waterford, and also a member of the Cape Breton Lodge of Perfection, the Isle Royal Chapter of Rose Croix and the Nova Scotia Sovereign Consistory 32 degrees.
He is survived by his wife, Mary (MacAulay); son, Loren; sisters, Margaret Archibald, Halifax, Joan Marchand, Sydney and Kay (Dick) Rudback, Halifax; and several nieces and nephews.
Angus will be long remembered by his family and friends for his compassion, good nature, kind heart, sense of humour and work ethic.
Visitation was held Monday from 7-9 p.m. and and will be held today (Tuesday) 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held at Newsom United Church, Glace Bay, Wednesday, March 29, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bill Matthews officiating. Interment at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens following the church service.
A Masonic Service was held Monday evening at 7 p.m. in the Patten Funeral Home.
Family flowers only, donations to the Canadian Diabetic Association, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice.
John Walter Kane
78, Glace Bay
John Walter Kane, 78, of Glace Bay, formerly of Reserve Mines, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2000, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late John and Bridget (Fennel) Kane.
John was a supervisor of the maintenance department with Victoria Park upon his retirement in 1977. John was a member of the Cape Breton Highlanders. He was a member of John Bernard Croak Branch No. 3 Royal Canadian Legion, Glace Bay, and was also a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Reserve Mines. John was a decorated Second World War veteran and was wounded in combat when serving in Italy.
John is survived by daughters, Betty Johnson, Glace Bay, Coreen (Gord) Tapp, Oshawa, Ont.; sons, John Jr. (Glorice), Bowmanville, Ont. and Barry, Calgary, Alta.; brother, Sam, Glace Bay; and sister, Gertrude Jessome, Glace Bay. Also surviving are grandchildren, Lisa (Tom) Pennington, Ont., Scott and Jason Giovannetti, Brampton, Ont., special nephew, Al and wife Theresa Gallant.
John is predeceased by his wife, Mary Evelyn (Gallant) Kane.
Visitation for the late Mr. Kane was held from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Monday in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be today (Tuesday) at 2 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, Reserve Mines, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Donation’s may be made to the Canadian Kidney Foundation.
Mary Christina (Tootsie)(Gillis) MacCormack
82, Sydney
Mary Christina (Tootsie) (Gillis) MacCormack with family at her side, died peacefully after a brief illness, Monday, March 27, 2000, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Her passing is a great sadness and family and friends will dearly miss her.
Born in Glace Bay to Joseph and Sarah (MacDougall) Gillis, she later married Colin A. MacCormack and lived on Matilda Street in Whitney Pier for over 50 years.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Polish Parish, Whitney Pier. Strong in spirit and quick in wit, she was the central figure of a large, devoted family.
She is survived by her children, Colleen (Vince) MacNeil, Bras d’Or, Elaine (George) Schmid, Mississauga, Ont., Delores (Frank) Starzomski, Sydney, Heather (Steve) Fraser, Ben Eoin, Lisa (Dave) Raitt, Toronto, Ont. and Daniel (Cathy) MacCormack, Halifax; daughter-in-law, Janice (Colin) MacCormack, Sydney; brother, Roderick Gillis, Orlando, Fla.; sisters, Jenny (Alec) MacEachern, Sydney, Sally Gillis, St. Peter’s and Sr. Theresa Gillis, CND, Montreal. She is also survived by grandchildren, Cindy, Jim, Brian, Mary Beth, Maureen, George, Cora Lee, Krista Ann, Tanya, Amanda, Darren and Jeffrey and by great-grandchildren, Hayley, Brennan, Kate, Megan, Kaitlyn, Matthew and Nikolas.
Her husband, son, Colin G. MacCormack and sisters, Annie (Joseph) O’Neil, Florence (Babe) Aucoin, Peggy Gillis and Mary Mackenzie, predeceased her.
Visitation will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel today (Tuesday) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
The funeral will be held at St. Mary’s Polish Church, Whitney Pier, Wednesday, March 29 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in Mrs. MacCormack’s name to the MacGillivray Guest Home Memorial Fund, in remembrance of her brief but happy residence.
Neil A. MacDonald
49, Sydney
We’ve lost a dear brother, loving uncle, and very close friend.
Neil A. MacDonald, 49, of Alexandra Street, Sydney, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, March 25, 2000.
Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Ambrose and Normanda (MacSween) MacDonald.
He was employed at Sydney Steel Corp. with the Railway Dept. Neil was an avid Boston Bruins fan. He coached Cape Breton County Minor Hockey for several years and was active with the Cardinals Fastball Team in the Glace Bay and District Fastball League.
Neil is survived by his sister, Catherine (Ronald) Muller, Sydney; brother, Ambrose (Dolena), North River. He was a devoted uncle to his niece, Rose Ellen MacDonald, Halifax; four nephews, Delton MacDonald, Sydney, Jimmy MacDonald, Halifax, Ronnie and Trevor Muller, both of Sydney; his two grand-nieces and two grand-nephews.
Visitation will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel, today (Tuesday) 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel Wednesday, 11 a.m. with the Rev. David Stewart officiating. Interment in Sandfield Cemetery.
