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Gerard (Uggs) Joseph MacNeil
72, New Waterford
Gerard (Uggs) Joseph MacNeil, age 72, of 3211 Sunset Ave., New Waterford, died Thursday, April 12, 2001, at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital.
Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Murdoch and Catherine (MacNeil) MacNeil.
He was a member of Mount Carmel Church. He was employed with Devco until his retirement in 1984.
He is survived by his second wife, Sylvia Muise/Rizzo; two sons, Cyril (Linda), Sussex, N.B., and Gerard (Rardy) wife Cynthia, River Ryan; six sisters, Cecilia (Mrs. John Curry), Reserve, Jean (Mrs. Edward Nicholson) and Mary (Mrs. John Gillis), both of New Waterford; also survived by six grandchildren, Jenni, Mitchell, Kelsea, Nicole, Jordan and Colleen.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Carlotta (Lottie) MacNeil, four sisters, Isabelle, Rita, Theresa and Jenny, six brothers, Steve, John A., Francis, Murdoch, Mike and Bernard.
Remains will rest at the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford, 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral mass will be held Monday, 11 a.m. at Mount Carmel Church, Fr. Donald MacGillivray officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Lung Association and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Mary Louise MacKinnon
83, New Waterford
With deepest sadness, the family of Mary Louise MacKinnon, 433 12th St., New Waterford, announces her passing on Friday, April 13, 2001.
Born in New Waterford 83 years ago, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. P.G. Muise, former mayor of New Waterford. Devoted wife of the late Dan (Diddles) MacKinnon, she was also a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Our mother received great comfort from her many years as a choir member, both of St. Michael’s and Mount Carmel parishes. She was also a member of Mount Carmel CWL. In later years she joined a bowling league, where meeting with her newfound friends became a weekly highlight in her life.
For a number of years she worked at Oliver’s Convenience Store on St. Joseph’s Street, but the job she excelled at was being a dedicated wife and mother, doing so much for us and asking for so little.
Her unwavering faith in God and quiet dignity sustained her in the tragedies that fell upon her throughout her life.
She was predeceased by both parents; husband, Dan (Diddles); sons, Alexander, Danny and Butch; eight brothers; three sisters.
Surviving to mourn her passing are children, Diane (Tom Hickey), Glace Bay, Karen (D.J. Murphy), Mississauga, Ont., Elaine (Louie Lightfoot), Kentville, Blaise, British Columbia, and Olivia (Elliott Hogan), New Waterford; daughter-in-law, Donna MacKinnon, Toronto.
Deeply saddened also are her only remaining sister, Bernice (Mrs. Ernie McEachen), Mississauga, Ont.; 11 grandchildren, Danny and Andrew Attard, Eddie, Tommy and Brian Hickey, Adam and Cindy Lightfoot, David and Darren Tatlock and Skye and Morgan MacKinnon; and three great-grandchildren, Madison, Jacob, and Jordan Hickey.
Visitation took place Sunday from 7-9 p.m. and will take place today (Monday) from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral mass will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Mount Carmel Church, Fr. Donald MacGillivray officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.
The CWL is asked to meet at the funeral home Monday at 3 p.m. for a prayer service.
As an expression of sympathy for Mary, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Infant Bryson Michael Currie
New Waterford
Bryson Michael Currie, two-day old son of Michael Currie and Eryn Butts, passed away Friday, April 20, 2001 at the IWK-Grace Hospital, Halifax.
Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Kenzie, at home. He is also survived by maternal grandparents, Sandra and Herman Butts, New Waterford, and his paternal grandparents, Michael and Faith Currie, New Victoria. Also surviving are aunt Melissa Currie, New Victoria and uncle Kyle Butts, Ottawa.
He was predeceased by one brother, Koady.
The remains will rest at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford from 1:15 p.m. today (Monday) until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Fr. Donald MacGillivary officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, New Waterford.
Frances C. Gillis
73, New Waterford
Frances Cecilia Gillis, age 73, of 81 Victoria St., Amherst, died Saturday, April 21, 2001 at Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst.
Born in New Waterford, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Fortune) Henry.
Frances worked as a matron at Dorchester County Jail, Woolworth's in Moncton and also at Gables Nursing Home and Victoria Manor, retiring in 1988.
She enjoyed sewing, writing, letters and playing her guitar and singing.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Theresa Gillis and Sarah MacKenzie (Gary), both of Amherst; one son, David Gillis (Linda), Miramichi City, N.B.; one brother, Donnie Henry, New Waterford; one sister, Josephine Snyder (Bernie), Scarborough, Ont.; seven grandchildren, Bucky Rector (Ada), Victor Rector (Tanya), Michael Tower (Billy Jo), Eddie Ray Gillis, David H. Gillis, Amber Dawn MacKenzie and Tanya Mohan (James); four great-grandchildren, Kelsey Williston, Kyle Williston, Becky Gould and Morrison MacKenzie; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, David, son David Blair, daughter, Verna and granddaughter, Michelle Denise Rector, sister, Mary Catherine Fraser and brothers, Charles, Edward, Fabian, Raymond, Thomas and Bernie.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Nativity Of Our Lady Roman Catholic Church, Amherst, with Fr. Vernon Driscoll officiating.
No flowers by request. Interment will take place at a later date in the St. Charles Nativity Cemetery, Amherst.
Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst, N.S.
Olive Lillian Smith
87, New Waterford
Olive Lillian Smith (Donovan), 87, of 779 Down St., New Waterford, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 28, 2001, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital.
Born in Ingonish Beach, she was the daughter of the late Timothy J. and Emiline (MacDonald) Donovan.
She was a member of Mount Carmel Church, New Waterford.
She is survived by a daughter, Karen (Smith) Doucette; two very special granddaughters, Jenna and Erin, all of New Waterford; a brother, Maurice Donovan, Ingonish Beach; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Charles A. Smith; two sisters, Hanorah and Elizabeth; six brothers, Sid, Jack, Herb, Neil, Wilfred and Jim.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, New Waterford.
Memorial Service will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Church, Ingonish Beach, Saturday, May 5, at 2 p.m. with Father John F. Morrison officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Edgar Joseph Poirier
82, New Waterford
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father, brother and friend, Edgar Poirier, who died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003, surrounded by his loving family at the New Waterford Hospital. Born in New Waterford, and a resident of 368 Gibbon St., he was the son of the late Francis and Christine (Roach) Poirier. Edgar was a member of Mt. Carmel Church in New Waterford, as well as a lifetime member of the New Waterford French Club. He was employed with the S&L; and Devco Railroad for 33 years, retiring in 1983, having never missed a day’s work. Edgar was a loving father and proud papa. He loved Scottish music, especially the violin, and up until Edgar’s passing, he could still sing harmony and had perfect pitch. A quiet, shy and gentle soul, Edgar was also blessed with razor sharp wit, a fabulous sense of humour and the gift of music. Edgar is survived by his wife, the former Patricia O’Donnell of New Waterford; daughter, Michelle (Steve) Myers, Florida; sons, Wayne (Laurie), New Waterford, and son, Patrick, with whom he resided. Also one grandson, Michael; two brothers, Ernest, New Waterford, and Eddy, Boston; five sisters, Jeanette Kyle, Anna Burke, Alice (Joe) Muise, all of New Waterford, and Hilda McKinnon and Julia Boudreau, both of New Waterford, who both nourished his soul physically and spiritually with their homemade cuisine. Edgar was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Wilfred and Bill, five sisters, Effie, Katie, Mary Jane, Elizabeth and Lucy. Visitation will take place Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford (basilr@vjmcgillivray.com). Mass of Celebration will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Mt. Carmel Church with interment in the parish cemetery. Family and friends are all invited to a reception at the Carmel Centre following the interment. As an expression of sympathy for Edgar, donations may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Dad’s favourite charity. Until we meet again.
