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Shirley Hannigan
63, Sydney / Baddeck
Shirley Hannigan, 63, of 491 Cottage Rd., Sydney and Harvey Drive, Baddeck, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Whitney Pier, she was the daughter of the late George and Lexina Goodman (MacKay).
She was a charter member of the Sydney Mines Kinette Club. A past member of the Memory Lane Singers. She spent many years with her husband, working in the North in such places as Chasabbi, Quebec, Great Whale River, Quebec, Moosonee, Ont., Cumberland House, Sask., Iqualit, N.W.T. and Baker Lake, N.W.T.
She dearly loved her eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Francis Hannigan and sisters, Margaret, Elizabeth and Eleanor, brothers, Cecil and Arthur.
She is survived by four children, Todd, Barrie, Ont., Ruth (Paul) Zinck, Ont., Nancy (Tyrone) Mulrooney, Nfld., Terri (Del) Brewer, Baddeck, with whom she partially resided; sisters, Jean Peters, California, Charlotte Miller, Vancouver; twin, Sheila MacPherson, Sydney; brother, Wilbert Goodman, Whitney Pier.
Visitation will be held today (Wednesday) from 6-9 p.m. in MacAskill’s Funeral Home, Baddeck. Funeral Thursday, 2 p.m. in St. Michael’s Church, Baddeck, with Fr. Doug MacKinnon officiating. Private burial at a later date in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Kidney Foundation.
Arrangements under the direction of MacAskill’s Funeral Home, Baddeck.
Shirley Hannigan
63, Sydney / Baddeck
Shirley Hannigan, 63, of Sydney and Baddeck, who died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, was also survived by a brother, Arthur (Buddy) Goodman, Toronto.
Sadie Ann MacRae
83, Baddeck
Sadie Ann MacRae, 83, of Baddeck, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2001, at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital.
Born in Middle River, Victoria County, C.B., she was the daughter of the late Alex and Margaret MacLeod.
Sadie was a homemaker and a member of Farquharson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Middle River, and Knox Presbyterian Church, Baddeck.
She is survived by four sons, Sandy (Murdena), Philip, David (Anne), Baddeck, Angus (Ruth), Port Hawkesbury; one sister, Isabel MacKenzie, Middle River; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Hector.
Visitation will be held at MacAskill’s Funeral Home, Baddeck, Sunday, Feb. 18 from 2-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Baddeck, with Rev. Lloyd Murdock and Rev. K.E. Allen officiating. Burial will be held in Middle River Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements under the direction of MacAskill’s Funeral Home, Baddeck, N.S.
John Malcolm MacDonald (Johnny Charlie)
75, Baddeck
John Malcolm MacDonald (Johnny Charlie), 75, of Baddeck and formerly of North River, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2001, at Victoria County Memorial Hospital.
Born at the family residence on the Meadow Road, North River on Jan. 17, 1926, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Morrison) MacDonald.
He was a member and elder of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, North River. He was a carpenter by trade and worked for many years in Sydney and in particular at the Sydney Engineering and Dry Dock. For 27 years until his retirement, he was the operator at Norman Fire Tower (Marianna). He also worked in various other capacities for the Department of Lands and Forests. Speaking Gaelic as his first language, he learned English while attending North River School. Gaelic was the language of his preference and he would use it at any time with anyone who could do the same. Many tales of the ‘good ole days’ were shared in Gaelic with his good friends, the late Alex Kerr and Duncan Morrison, as well as many a good song.
He often used his carpentry skills to make furniture for his family and friends and could often be found hanging a door or installing a window for a neighbor. John also had a keen interest in genealogy and was well-versed in local history and was often called upon by many area locals to share in his knowledge. After moving to Baddeck, he greatly enjoyed the time he spent at his cabin in North River. A friend to all, he will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Besides his wife of 45 years, Annie Mae (MacDonald), he is survived by daughters, Anna (Mrs. Brian Briggett) Brockville, Ont., Kathleen Shaw (John Cann), Beechmount, Joan (Mrs. Wendell Murphy), Tarbot; two sons, Robert and Kimball, both of North River.
He is also survived by five grandchildren who were his pride and joy: Christopher MacDonald and Tamara Briggett, Brockville, Ont., Janice Shaw, Baddeck, Patrick Murphy, Hamilton, Ont. and Scott Murphy, Tarbot; and by one great-granddaughter, who brightened many of his days when she came up the hill to visit, Melanie Rhy Shaw, of Baddeck.
He is also survived by sisters, Christene Nicholson, Baddeck, Mae Montgomery and Katherine Montgomery, North River, Sadie (Mrs. Murdock MacLean), Big Baddeck; a brother, Roddie (Josephine), Sydney; and an aunt, Murdena MacLennan, Boularderie.
Surviving also is a special niece Margie (Mrs. Murdock MacLeod), Tarbot; numerous other nieces and nephews who were very important to him.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Kenneth; a sister, Jessie; and, recently, by a special nephew John Charles (J.C.) in November.
His remains will rest at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in North River.
Visitation was held Sunday, Feb. 18 from 7-9 p.m. and will be held today (Monday) from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the church Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m.
The service will conducted by Mrs. Shirley Murdock and Rev. Lloyd Murdock. Interment in Riverview Cemetery, North River.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Memorial Fund or a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck.
Gary Gordon Duff
59, Big Baddeck
Gary Gordon Duff, 59, of Big Baddeck, Victoria Co., N.S. passed away peacefully at home April 1, 2001 with his family present, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Dunnville, Ont., Gary was the son of the late Gordon Wilfred and Luella Beatrice (Johnson) Duff.
Gary joined the RCMP in 1960 and upon completion of his training served in Halifax, N.S., Meteghan, N.S., Chester N.S., Windsor, N.S., Baddeck, N.S., Ottawa, Ont., Goose Bay, Nfld. and Gander, Nfld.
Gary was commissioned in 1987 and served in Winnipeg, Man., Yarmouth, N.S. and St. John’s, Nfld. After retiring in 1997 he and Beth moved to Baddeck.
He is survived by his wife, Beth (Mary Elizabeth Edge); son, John Gordon and his wife Elsie Lynn, of Winnipeg; daughter, Natalie Jane Rennie and her husband Scott, of Leaf Rapids, Man.; brothers, Lorne, of Welland, Ont. and Bob, of Toronto, Ont.; two grandchildren, Brendon John Edward Rennie and Cole Gordon Rennie.
Cremation has taken place; no visitation by request.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at the Greenwood United Church with Linda Scherzinger officiating. A reception to follow at the Greenwood church.
Private family burial in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Baddeck Forks, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Society of Victoria County or the Victoria County Memorial Hospital Foundation of charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck.
