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Randy Morrison
39, Glace Bay
Beloved husband of Heather and devoted father to Liam, Randy Morrison, passed away peacefully, Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the former Joan McLeod and the late Dee (Alex) Morrison.
Randy attended Holy Cross School and Saint Michael Senior High. He was a graduate of the former Vocational School in Sydney in 1979. Following graduation he completed the three-year boilermakers apprenticeship training program achieving the highest mark in the province of Nova Scotia.
Randy worked construction with the Boilermakers Local 73 until being hired in 1986 by Nova Scotia Power at the Seaboard Generating Station. He also worked at Lingan Generating Station until 1993 when he was forced to leave due to ill health.
Randy was well known and respected by his peers as an expert welder whose precision and talent were second to none. He was always willing to share and teach his knowledge of welding and did so on a professional level as a welding instructor at the Nova Scotia Community College in 1984.
As well as his professional talent Randy’s artistic work and ‘inventions’ were well known to his friends and family. He was a master craftsman whether it was working with wrought iron, steel or wood. Those who are lucky to have his works of art will treasure them always.
His greatest loves in life were his wife Heather and son Liam. He always put them first and even up until his death, never worried about himself, only his wife and son.
He was an avid sportsman who played gentlemen’s hockey and golf, but his greatest joy in life was watching his son play hockey. He never missed a game even when he was ill.
He also loved to travel and to dance as so many were witness to at the many functions he and Heather attended. Randy loved to work in the yard, always improving his property as his neighbours will attest to. A true friend to all he always lent a helping hand to those who needed it. His mark has been left on many projects.
A brilliant mind who always had a new idea or invention and was only too glad to share it with a neighbour or friend. Randy was truly a great man, who had many friends who both respected and admired him for his kind and generous ways.
Anyone that knew Randy knew how strong a man he was, never complaining about his illness, but, dealing with it with the utmost dignity, strength and courage. Those fortunate enough to have had Randy in their lives were truly blessed, as his spirit and kindness touched everyone in a very special way. We did not have him long enough, but, his heart and courage will remain with us always.
Randy is survived by his wife, Heather (nee McPherson) and son, Liam, at home; his loving mother, Joan Morrison, Glace Bay; mother and father-in-law, Tommy and Mary McPherson; sister, Vicky, Halifax; brothers, Darryl (Patricia), Glace Bay, and Mario (Tracey), Vancouver, B.C.
Cremation has taken place. His family will receive visitors at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay, from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31. Funeral mass to celebrate Randy’s life will take place Thursday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, Fr. John Graham officiating. The family will receive friends in the basement of Holy Cross Church following the service.
Family flowers only please, donations may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation or the Cape Breton Chapter of the Cancer Society.
Alexander 'Alex' Cole
85, Glace Bay
Alexander (Alex) Cole, 85, of 2339 Tower Rd., passed away peacefully at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Victoria Village, Nfld., he was the son of the late William and Helen (Penny) Cole.
Alex was a member of Epworth United Church, Glace Bay. Alex was a coal miner all his life and worked in No. 1B, 26 and 12 collieries. He loved the great outdoors, fishing, hunting and storytelling among all.
Alex is survived by daughters, Margaret Gilmet, Mary Helen Snow, Gwen Cole, all of Glace Bay; sons, Alfred, Dannie, both of Glace Bay, Calvin and Reggie, both of Loch Lomond; 13 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Anna Cole, brothers, Richard, Sil, two infant sons at birth.
Visitation for Mr. Cole will be held today (Thursday) from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bill Matthews officiating. Interment will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney/Glace Bay Highway.
Edward Lincoln McDonald
69, Glace Bay
Edward Lincoln McDonald, 69, of 15 Drew St., Glace Bay, died at Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, where he had been a resident for the past year.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of Muriel (Robinson) McDonald and the late Henry McDonald.
Ed was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served with the RCASC for 13 years. He served with the army in Korea and Egypt.
He moved to Massachusetts for a short period of time and then went to California where he was employed in charge of maintenance for the King Harbour Marina at Redonda Beach, Calif. While in the United States he was a member of the American Legion, Branch 13, Gardner, Calif. and was also a member of Branch 3, John Bernard Croak, Royal Canadian Legion, Glace Bay. He was past treasurer of the Dominion Pensioners Club. Ed enjoyed people and spending time with his children.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife the former Shirley Kennedy, of 50 years; three daughters, Joann Goodwin, Everett, Mass., Patricia (Tom) Copeland, Shirley, Mass., Carolyn Foster, Palm Springs, Calif.; eight grandchildren, Shaun, Bryan and Scott Copeland, Janet and Connie Goodwin, Michelle Foster, Charles and Kimberly Serieka; great-grandchildren, Kira Goodwin, Sydney and Anthony Serieka. Also surviving are brothers, Arnold, Russell, Clayton and Peter; sisters, Ramona, Greenwood, Houston, Tex., Bernadette, Glace Bay,
Besides his father, he was predeceased his daughter, Janet Eileen McDonald and brother, Charles.
Visitation will be Friday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in Curry Funeral Home Ltd., 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Cross Church in Glace Bay. Cremation to follow.
Donations may be made to Taigh Na Mara Bus Fund.
Alice Helena Wilcox
71, Glace Bay
Alice Helena Wilcox of 11 Water St., Glace Bay, went to her eternal resting place peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Glace Bay, a daughter of the late James Austin and Alice (O'Neil) Bates.
She was a member of the CWL and belonged to Holy Cross Parish. She was a former member of St. John the Baptist Parish.
She was a loving and devoted wife to Tom for 47 years. She will be missed by her children, Rita, Kingston, N.S., Shauna, at home, John (Pat), Keith (Anne), daughter-in-law, Belinda and son-in-law, Ronald MacNeil, all of Glace Bay. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Terry (Nicole), Sherisse, Amy, Chad, Mark, Matthew, Jennifer, Brittany and Kendra; great-grandchildren, Emily and Hannah, all who brought her so much joy and happiness.
She is also survived by sisters, Marie (Ferdie) White, Eileen Boutilier, Bateston, Theresa (Wilfred) MacDonald and Rita Bates, of Sydney, Susan MacDonald, North Sydney; brothers, James (Wilhemina) and Alex, Bateston. Sisters-in-law, Carrie (Lorne) Croucher, Lower Sackville, Iris and (Gordon) Britton, Sydney.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Thomas Jr.; brothers, Dave, John, Herman, Bennie, Joseph and Gerard; sister, Mary.
Visitation will be in Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay, Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. Mass of resurrection will be celebrated in Holy Cross Church Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Graham officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Cape Breton Chapter of the Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice.
Mark Gardiner
69, Glace Bay
Mark Gardiner, 69, of 94 Ocean Ave., Glace Bay, passed away early Sunday morning, Feb. 4, 2001, at his home surrounded by his family following a lengthy illness.
He was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (MacDonald) Gardiner.
Mark was a longtime member of the Glace Bay Police Department, retiring as chief of police in 1989 after 35 years of service. He was past-president of the Maritime Chiefs of Police Association and the Nova Scotia Police Association. He remained active on the board of directors for the Seton Foundation. He took an active interest in the formation of the Boys and Girls Clubs in the local area. He was a member of St. Leo’s Parish, Glace Bay.
Surviving are his wife, the former Camille MacDonald; daughters, Cathy (Gary) Burrows, Joan (Blair) Mikkelsen, Lynn (Carter) Kosick; sons, Joseph and Mark Jr.; grandchildren, Kristene and Dana Mikkelsen, Warren and Eric Kosick; also a brother, Donald J. (Alice) Gardiner, of Halifax.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth (Bessie); and granddaughter, Ellen Kosick.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St. Glace Bay. Funeral Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Leo’s Church, Rev. Paul McGillivray officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.
Donations may be made to Cape Breton Regional Palliative Care.
Ethel Rideout
58, Glace Bay
Ethel Mae Rideout, 58, of Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at the manor.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Muriel (Seymour) Royal.
Ethel was an adherent of Epworth United Church, Glace Bay.
Ethel is survived by her husband, Doug; sons, Kevin (Sherri), Newfoundland, Brian (Charlene), New Brunswick, Roy, Pictou; daughters, Cheryl, Pictou, Phillis, Port Hawkesbury; brothers, Walter, Clarence, Doug, all of Glace Bay, Dannie, Dominion, Jamie, North Sydney; sister, Dianne, Glace Bay.
Visitation for the late Ethel Rideout will be held Friday, Feb. 9, from 7-9 p.m. in the Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, in Patten Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Matthews officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay.
