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Douglas Peter Flint
55, New Waterford
Douglas Peter Flint, 55, of 3546 Morley Dr., New Waterford, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, after a long battle with cancer.
Born in New Waterford, he was the son of Dolena (MacKay) Flint, New Waterford and the late William Henry Flint. He was a member of Calvin United Church. He was a cabinet maker by trade.
Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth (Betty) Helle; son, Lawrence, New Waterford; grandson, Josh Cameron; brothers Laurie (Lolly), New Waterford and William, Ontario; sister, Heather, Lower Sackville; six nephews and one niece.
Visitation is in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, Tuesday, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral is in Calvin United Church, Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery.
Donations in Douglas’ memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Mary Theresa Lewis
70, Sydney
Mary Theresa Lewis, 70, of Sydney, passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, at The Cove Guest Home.
Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Maurice and Annie (Murphy) Power. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish.
She is survived by her husband, Warren Lewis; five daughters, Anne Philpott, Mary Ash, Grace Patterson, Warna MacNeil and Margaret Roach, all of Sydney; three sons, Ralph and Joseph, Sydney and Edward, Cold Lake, Alta.; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Also surviving is one sister, Dorothy Redquest, Sydney.
Predeceased by two sisters, Sister Margaret Power and Mrs. Hannah Redquest, three brothers, Bernie, Maurice and Billy.
Visitation will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held in Holy Redeemer Church, Wednesday 11 a.m. with Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Cove Guest Home.
Bernadette Elaine (Egan) Moore
48, Phoenix, Ariz.
Bernadette Elaine (Egan) Moore, 48, of Phoenix, Ariz. died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, in Phoenix.
She was the wife of Mark Moore and resided in the States most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Egan of Glace Bay. In her earlier years she was an avid figure skater. She was Roman Catholic.
Bernie attended St. John, St. Anne and St. Michael High School and she was a graduate of MacDonald High.
She is survived by her husband, Mark and two children, Mark Jr. and Ryan.
She was predeceased by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maddison, Ocean Avenue, Glace Bay with whom she resided in earlier years. She was also predeceased by her mom and dad, Dot Egan and Gerard Egan and sister, Jeri.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice in her memory.
Helen Thomas
Sydney
Julia Helen Thomas, 63, of 497 Cottage Rd., Sydney, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born at North Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Angus and Rowena (Cowan) Gillis. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish, Sydney and the parish CWL. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the KOC and was very active in the C.B. Gaelic Society. Helen had a great love for Scottish culture and music.
She had been employed for 25 years at the Spring Garden Villa / Breton Bay Nursing Home, retiring in 1992. She was an avid and very skilled seamstress.
Surviving are her loving husband of 43 years, Archie; three daughters, Delores Marie (Michael) Henick, Sydney River, Henrietta Anne (Vince) MacNeil, Dartmouth and Leona Josephine (Bobby) MacNeil, Sydney; two sons, Kevin Joseph (Lucy), Marion Bridge and Bernard Gregory (Lucie), Sydney. Also surviving are four sisters, Liesel Greene, Massachusetts, Mae Gillis (Leo Ranko), Toronto, Catherine “Tootsie” (Frank) Bond, North Sydney and Gerry (Harry) MacNeil, St. Catharines, Ont. Surviving their very special ‘Ma’ are 11 grandchildren, Michael, Ellen, Sarah, Patrick and Daniel Henick, Ashton, Andrew and Julia MacNeil, Robert James MacNeil, Jordan Thomas and Alyssa Aucoin. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by two brothers, William Ashton and Michael Francis and a sister in infancy.
The late Mrs. Thomas’ visitation will be at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Church with Rev. Dan MacDonald officiating with interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations may be made to C.B. Gaelic Society or the St. Joseph’s Parish Building Fund.
Helen will be missed by her many close friends and extended family members whose lives she touched in so many ways.
Rev. Alex MacDonald, John L. MacDonald
Whycocomagh, Elliot's Lake
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Whycocomagh, C.B. for the late Rev. Alex MacDonald, Kentville and his brother John L. MacDonald, Elliot’s Lake. Both passed away on Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999.
Born in Whycocomagh, C.B., they were sons of the late Duncan and Catherine (Cathy) MacKinnon MacDonald, Whycocomagh, C.B.
Family flowers only. Memorials may be made to L. Arche or St. Andrews Building Fund.
John Thomas Penney
70, Hailfax
John Thomas Penney, 70, Halifax, formerly of Sydney. Born March 20, 1929, died Nov. 13, 1999.
It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of a dear husband, father and grandfather. We saw you grow tired, we heard you sigh, but all we could do was stand by. God took your hand and we had to part. He eased your pain but broke our hearts.
Tom leaves behind to mourn him, a very loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Alice; only son, Arthur and his wife Donna; daughters, Theresa (Richard) McCarthy, Linda, Brenda (Jack) Schwartz, Dena, Helen (Bruce) Colborne, Kim. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Roxanne, Sheri, Richard, Bernadette, Robert, Kerry, Shane, Megan, Jonathan, Jared, and baby Amanda. Tom was blessed with great-grandchildren, John-Robert, Jeremy, Josh, Dylan, Kayla, Brittany, infant Dawson, Jordan, Austin, Quinton and Sheldon.
He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and friends, brothers, Leo and Vince, sisters, Marg, Jenny, Kay, and Helen.
Tom was predeceased by his parents, Joe and Obeline, brother, Tom, sister, Theresa and a very special sister, Martha.
Tom had suffered much pain over the last 24 years and fought many battles with death, but he never lost faith and kept fighting. It just got too hard and he got too tired. So he wanted to go Home with the angels. Tom loved life and all it had to offer, he will always be remembered for the great stories he could tell and also the many jokes. He always brought a smile to your face and found the goodness in everyone around him. He loved the outdoors and you would often find him in the park, with his good friend, Ray Davis, on a warm summers day, watching the geese and the squirrels. This world has certainly lost a great man.
There is no visitation by his request. Funeral service in St. Mary’s Cathedral, 10 a m. today, Rev. Walsh officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada.
Graveside prayers will be held Saturday, Nov. 20, at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Michael Joseph Wade
79, Sydney Mines
Michael Joseph Wade, 79, a resident of the Northside Community Guest Home, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney.
Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Catherine (MacInnis) Wade. He was employed at Princess Colliery in Sydney Mines for 35 years. He was an accomplished mouth organ player and in the early 40s had his own radio show on CJCB Radio with Robbie Robertson as MC. He was member of Immaculate Conception Parish, Sydney Mines.
Surviving are his sons, Mike (Bev), Sydney Mines and Hughie (Linda), Howie Centre and his daughter, Beverly, Sydney; his sister, Mary Ann (Dolly) Denney, North Sydney and by eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Annie Mae Steele.
Visitation today (Wednesday) 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church with Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
