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Helen Mugford
Glace Bay
Helen Mugford, a long-time resident of 14 MacVicar St., Glace Bay passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Julia Roach and Charles Gouthro. She was a life-time resident of Glace Bay until moving to Maple Hill Manor two years ago. She is survived by a daughter Sharon (Charles MacDonald), Point Edward; son Darryl (Virginia Phalen), Ottawa; son-in-law Winston (Rhona) Burke, Lingan; six grandchildren Carla, Julia and Frederick DiGirogio, Ray and Ronnie Burke and Adam Mugford; also five great-grandchildren Sarah, Elizabeth and Matthew MacDonald, Barbara and Brittany Burke.
She was predeceased by her husband Frederick; daughter Barbara Burke and granddaughters Jeanne and Dara Mugford.
She will be fondly remembered by her many friends in Glace Bay, especially those who she had been hairdresser for and also many relatives and neighbours as well as her caregivers and friends at Maple Hill Manor.
At Helen’s request cremation has taken place and a mass of resurrection will be held in St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Doug Murphy.
Family members will be present in the church foyer at 1 p.m. to greet friends and neighbours.
Memorials to Maple Hill Manor, 700 King St., New Waterford would be appreciated by the family.
Desire Frank (Feese) Phillipo
89, Westmount
Desire Frank (Feese) Phillipo, died peacefully Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
A lifelong resident of Westmount, he was a member of Holy Rosary Parish. Desire was employed at Sydney Steel until he retired in 1974. He was an avid runner and won a gold medal and several trophies.
He is survived by his daughter, Marie (Anthony), Coxheath Rd.; three sons (Bob) Edward (Helena), Westmount, Wannie (Jeroma), Hamilton, Ont., and Terry (Sheila), Westmount; five brothers Peter, John, Frank, Joe and Maurice; three sisters Edwardine, Jean and Madeline; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents, Desire Frank and Julia (Guiffre); his wife Annie Mildred (Thompson); brothers Paul and Andrew.
Visitation will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at Holy Rosary Church, Westmount Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Fr. Dan MacInnis officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Cape Breton Regional Hospital Palliative Care Service or charity of choice.
Mary Ellen Kenney
35, Halifax
Mary Ellen Kenney, 35, of Halifax, formerly of Sydney, passed away Jan. 22, 2000, surrounded by all those she loved.
Affectionately known by her late father, Walter Kenney, as his ‘lovable renegade,’ Mary Ellen endeavored to create an atmosphere of happiness wherever the world took her. Her spirit and zest for life has left those she touched with fond memories and many reasons to smile. Her generosity was pure. Her loyalty to friends was undying. The mutual affection that existed between her nieces and nephews and herself was an example of the value she placed on unconditional love. She had an ability to meet and make new friends wherever she ventured and always enjoyed creating memorable moments.
Raised in Sydney, Mary Ellen was an avid athlete with many awards demonstrating her competitive spirit through her school years and throughout her life. After graduating from the V.G. Hospital in Halifax, she worked as respiratory therapist for two years at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and 10 years at the V.G. where she worked hard to care for her patients with understanding and compassion. She then moved on to Saudi Arabia to continue her work and experience the world – and the world to experience her.
She is survived by her mother Mary Kenney, Sydney, Carol Murphy (Tom), East Bay, Bob Kenney (Susan Coffin), Halifax, Tracey Kenney (Chris Murray), Ottawa, Joanne Addicott (Steve), Glace Bay, Margaret Lee (Wayne), Stephenville, Nfld. and a family of loving friends, especially Lisa Andrewes.
Visitation was held at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel Sunday 7-9 p.m. and will be held Monday (today) 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from St. Theresa’s Parish, Sydney, with Fr. A. MacDougall officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks, alongside her beloved father.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the VON or Palliative Care.
Mary Ellen, we will all carry a piece of you with us, forever. Your Dad was the wind beneath your wings. Fly to him Mary Ellen, fly.
Ruby King
90, Scotchtown
Ruby King, 90, of 6 Brown’s Lane, Scotchtown, passed away peacefully in the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Burgeo, Nfld., she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Anne (Vacher) Dominey.
She came to New Waterford in 1929. Ruby was a member of Calvin United Church and a life member of the UCW.
Surviving are her sons, Russell (Betty), Middle Musquodobit, Lionel (Bernice), River Ryan; daughters, Ida (Angus) MacKinnon, Scotchtown, Donna (Graham) Hiscock, Montreal, Gloria (David) MacGaw, Ottawa; son-in-law, Bob Beck, Ontario and nieces, Mary Finlayson, Scotchtown, and Eva Hann, Rose Blanche, Nfld.; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, William King in 1972, daughter, Mildred Beck, sister, Minnie and brother, Hughie.
Visitation is in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Homes, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mrs. King’s remains will be brought to the church Thursday at noon, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. in Calvin United Church with the Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Burial will take place in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice or the Osteoporosis Society. Family flowers only.
“We love you mom and we will always miss you.”
Johnena MacLean
82, Middle River
Johnena Margaret MacLean, 82, of Middle River, Victoria County, passed away on Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, at Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck.
Born in Garloch Mountain, she was the daughter of the late Roderick and Flora (Campbell) Nicholson. She was a homemaker and a member of Middle River United Church as well as the UCW.
She is survived by two sons, Aulay (Linda) and Ian (Marlene), both of Middle River; five daughters, Joan (Mrs. Allister MacKenzie), Middle River, Flora (Mrs. Dave Thomas), Barrie, Ont., Donna Ross, Baddeck, Mary (Mrs. Wayne Austin), Antigonish and Helen (Mrs. Colin Fee), Whycocomagh. Also surviving is sister, Catherine MacDonald, West Middle River; 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, John, brother, Neil, two sisters, Annie and Mary, two brothers at birth and granddaughter, Colleen Fee.
The body is resting at MacAskill Funeral Home, with visitation hours Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at Farquharson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Middle River with Rev. David Lutes officiating. Burial will be in Middle River Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada or charity of choice.
Helen Mugford
(1912-2000), Glace Bay
Helen Mugford, a long-time resident of 14 MacVicar St., Glace Bay, passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Julia Roach and Charles Gouthro. She was a life-time resident of Glace Bay until moving to Maple Hill Manor two years ago.
She is survived by a daughter, Sharon (Charles MacDonald), Point Edward; son, Darryl (Virginia Phalen), Ottawa; son-in-law, Winston (Rhona) Burke, Lingan; six grandchildren, Carla, Julia and Frederick DiGiorgio, Ray and Ronnie Burke and Adam Mugford; also five great-grandchildren, Sarah, Elizabeth and Matthew MacDonald, Barbara and Brittany Burke.
She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick, daughter, Barbara Burke and granddaughters, Jeneen and Dara Mugford.
She will be fondly remembered by her many friends in Glace Bay, especially those who she had been hairdresser for and also many relatives and neighbours as well as her caregivers and friends at Maple Hill Manor.
At Helen’s request cremation has taken place and a Mass of Resurrection will be held in St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay, Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Doug Murphy.
Family members will be present in the church foyer at 1 p.m. to greet friends and neighbours.
Memorials to Maple Hill Manor, 700 King St., New Waterford would be appreciated by the family.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Curry Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay.
