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BIRRETTE, Peter Joseph "Joe", Lt. (retired) - 80, Lower L'Ardoise, passed away peacefully Friday, June 28, 2002, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. He was the beloved son of the late Peter Joseph and Margaret Birrette (Lower L'Ardoise). He was a decorated veteran of the Second World War serving with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Europe, retiring with the rank of lieutenant. He was project engineer for the restoration of the Fortress of Louisbourg and the Alexander Graham Bell HD4 Hydrofoil. He was a past commodore of Dobson Yacht Club. He was an avid boater and fisherman. He was a loving father to Kenneth, father-in-law to Margaret and Papa to Katherine. Many thanks to all the wonderful nurses at Harbour View Veterans Hospital-SM, who took such great care of Dad in his time of need, Dr. Chinelli and all the nurses at CBRH, CCU for their dedicated work. He will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 2, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., funeral will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, both in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, Father Greg Sampson officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to IWK Health Centre. Arrangements are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's. Oh listen to the sound of the sea That breaks off the distant shoals, Oh listen to the sound of the sea Along with my father and me. And if you should ever think of him Then turn your face to the sea, For that is where his heart will be free, A heart that beats no more for me. So listen well and listen long, And know that he is not alone, For he sails along with you now As he sailed with you then. Listen to the sound of the sea As it beckons to him now, Listen to the sound of the sea And know that is where he wants to be. Oh listen to that great sea Along with my father and me.
The family of Mike MacDonald sadly announce his passing on Sunday, June 30, 2002 at Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Oakville. Mike MacDonald in his 54th year. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia he resided in Burlington for 30 years and was a former employee of the City of Burlington. Loving father of Melissa MacDonald and her mother Vivian of Burlington. Cherished brother of Patricia Larkin and her husband Lloyd, Theresa MacKinnon and her husband Peter, Carol MacIsaac and her husband Blaise, Frances deBoer and her husband Maurice, and Harold MacDonald and Robert MacDonald and his wife Linda. Dear stepson of Mary MacDonald. Mike is predeceased by his parents, Michael and Margaret MacDonald, sister Catherine Dicks and brother Kenneth MacDonald. Private Cremation.
BOUCHER, Leonard Joseph - 82, St. Peter's, Richmond Co. It is with great sadness that the family of Leonard Boucher announce his passing. Leonard passed away July 4, 2002, with his family by his side, in Strait Richmond Hospital, after a valiant battle with cancer. Leonard was the eldest son of the late Charles and Amelia (Sampson) Boucher. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Margaret (Joyce-Ridgley); sons, Brent (Helen), Bill (Barb); daughters, Helen, Cindy (Gerry); sister, Mary (Edwin); brother, Joseph (Emily); many nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Patty-Anne (Lloyd), Brett (Tina), Shawn (Becky) Rene, Nicole, Curtis, Darin and Sara; great-grandchildren, Jared, Jacob, Mykala, Breanna and Amelia. He served in the Navy during the Second World War. He worked for many years and retired from the Canadian National Railway in Ontario. Upon retirement he returned to his beloved Cape Breton. He had a great love for the fiddle/harmonica and Scottish music of which he enjoyed playing at gatherings for his family and friends. He enjoyed working with wood and sharing his marvelous creations with others. He was a member of the Lions Club, St. Peter's, the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 47, president of the Bonnie Brae Seniors Club, where he dedicated much of his time especially with its latest renovations. Leonard was a thoughtful, kind and cheerful man who enjoyed life. He made many friends throughout his life and you will be sadly missed Dad - "You truly are the wind beneath our wings, shine brightly to guide our way." We love you. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, in River Bourgeois Funeral Home. A memorial mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday, July 8, in St. Peter's Church, St. Peter's, Rev. Duncan MacIsaac and Rev. Gregory Sampson officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow in Bonnie Brae Seniors Club. Funeral arrangement are under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.
DOREY, William Albert - 87, West Arichat, died July 4, 2002, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston, Richmond Co. Born in West Arichat, he was a son of the late George and Alma (Fougere) Dorey. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn (Covin); daughters, Violet (Leon) Bonin, Kathleen (John) Dorey, Zita (James) Boudreau, Evangeline (Leonard) Dorey; sons, Joseph (Jean), Port Hawkesbury; Ambrose (Rosemond), Arthur (Collette), Telma (Betty), David (Anne), all of West Arichat; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Elexie (Violet), Albert, West Arichat; Wilfred (Violet), Halifax; sisters, Laura Gerrard, West Arichat; Martha Murphy, Seattle, Wash. He was predeceased by brothers, Joe, Edmond, Walter; sisters, Mary, Lena, Evangeline. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday in I.M.L. Funeral Home, 3450 Hwy. 206, Petit de Grat. Funeral mass will be held 1 p.m. Saturday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, West Arichat, Rev. Yvan Loignon officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Church Fund.
Dorothy Rachael “Dot” Stewart, 88, of Hillcrest Manor and formerly of Alton, passed away July 5, 2002 in Hillcrest Manor, Truro. Born in Alton, she was a daughter of the late Wimburn and Martha (MacLennan) Fisher. She was a mmeber of the United Church in Alton, the U.C.W. Martha Anne Group and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 70 Ladies Auxiliary. Dorothy always enjoyed motor home trips with her late husband Don and old time music and dancing. She took great pride in her family, working very hard at being a good wife and mother. She is survived by sons, David (Margaret), Moose River Gold Mines; Duane (Connie), Alton; daughter, Donna (Lloyd) Fleck, South Branch; daughter in law, Jeanne, MacKay’s Siding; grandchildren, Judylee, Donald, Craig, Derek, Shaune, Todd, Jannis, Chris and Anne; 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Florence MacQueen, Bras d’Or; Mary Mulherin, Truro. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Austin; brothers, Roderick and Norman Fisher; sister, Margaret Flemming. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 7 -9 p.m.; funeral services on Monday at 2:00 p.m., both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro with Rev. Ron Frampton officiating. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Stewiacke East. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of choice.
Dutch Brook - We regret to announce the death of Norman Malcolm (Mackie) MacDonald of Dutch Brook, age 70, on Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney. Son of the late John A. and Anne (Gordon) MacDonald, he is survived by his wife Norma (Sparling) MacDonald; four children, daughters Dr. Gayle MacDonald (Jonathan Rahn), Fredericton, N.B.; Rev. Laurie MacCuish (Rick), Dominion; sons Kevin, Halifax and Robbie (Anne Louise), Oromocto, N.B.; five grandchildren: Ainsley MacCuish; Amanda and Bradley MacDonald; and Eris and Breagh MacDonald-Rahn. Mackie is also survived by his twin brother Rev. Fraser (Kathy) MacDonald, Dutch Brook, sisters-in-law Evelyn MacDonald, Hampton, N.B.; and Patricia Morris, B.C.; his aunt Kaye Gordon; and six nieces and six nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Rev. James G. (Sonny) MacDonald in 1987. Mackie retired from CNR in 1990 and was very active in municipal politics. He was a life long member and Elder of St. Andrew's United Church for the past 32 years. Mackie was a lay representative to Sydney Presbytery of the United Church of Canada and a Board Member of the Mira Pines United Church Camp. Mackie was a former member of "As One That Serves" (ACTS) a national United Church Mens' organization, and served a successful term as its Eastern Canada Vice-President. Each year he travelled to Mens' Conferences in Sackville, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Very active in Scottish culture and history, Mackie was Deputy Chief of Clan Donald and Angus of Cape Breton, a Commissioner of Clan Donald Nova Scotia, and a member of Clan Donald Canada. He enjoyed pursuing his Celtic heritage through several trips to Scotland. Mackie was an active member of the Sydney Golden K; the Golden Khords Choir; and the Y's Mens' Club of Sydney. Mackie will be greatly missed by his family and many, many friends. "Well done, O good and faithful servant" Arrangements entrusted to Sydney Memorial Chapel. Visitation: Thurs.July 4, 2002, Sydney Memorial Chapel, 2-4 & 7-9 - Masonic Service: Thursday 6:30 Funeral: St. Andrew's United Church,Sydney, Friday July 5, 2002, 2:00 PM Rev. Stephen Mills, officiating. Memorial donations to: St. Andrew's United Church Organ Fund; Mira Pines Camp; Canadian Cancer Society or Pallative Care Society, Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
POTTIE (Poirier), Mary Margaret - 82, L'Ardoise, died in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Cecelia Poirier (Roach). Mary is survived by sons, John Pottie (Jean), L'Ardoise; David Pottie (Doris), Three Islands; Donald Pottie (Diane), St. Peter's; Nicholas Pottie (Valerie), L'Ardoise; Peter Pottie (Tamara), Rockdale; daughters, Phyllis Leon (Fred), L'Ardoise; Helen Courchene, L'Ardoise; Catherine Dollimount (Wallace), Sydney; Sandra Dollimount (Donald), St. Peter's; 30 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Jeanette Gaudet, Cheticamp; Lucy Anna Coleman, Ontario; Obeline Pottie, L'Ardoise; Sarah Pottie, L'Ardoise; Theresa Webb, L'Ardoise. Mary was predeceased by husband, Ned Pottie; daughter, Mary McInnis; one infant son; two infant daughters; brother, Joseph Poirier; sister, Elizabeth Roach. Donations to Dr. W.B. Kingston Memorial. Visiting was held Sunday in L'Ardoise Parish Funeral Home. Funeral mass 2 p.m. today in Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise, with burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.
Catherine Rae Eisnor, 94, died suddenly Monday, June 24, 2002 at her home in Malden, MA. Catherine was born and educated in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. She came to the United States after she completed school and resided in Arlington before settling in Malden over seventy year ago. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed her twice weekly trips to Mc Fadden Manor to play. Mrs. Eisnor lived in Malden, MA for over seventy years and was previously from Arlington. She is survived by her son, James A. Eisnor of Gloucester, her daughter, Thelma J. Montgomery of NH, her son Bruce E. Eisnor of Malden, her daughter, Linda L. Brown of NH eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great -great grandchild. . She was preceded in death by her husband Glynn A. Eisnor and her sister Eva Miller. She was born May 13, 1908 in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada the daughter of the late James and Sarah Redman. Visitation will be held at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street Malden, MA on Weds. June 26th from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. at the Weir MacCuish Funeral Home. Pastor Gregory Staples of the Maplewood Baptist Church will be officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden.
SAMPSON, Paul Joseph - 85, returned to the Lord on Monday, July 8, 2002. Born in Louisdale, June 25, 1917, he was a son of the late Felix and Emilieanne (Marchand) Samson. Paul served his country as a member of the West Nova Scotia Regiment in Camp Aldershot from 1942 to 1946, and maintained contact through the years with many of his comrades. He also made lifelong friends while employed with the Standard Paving Maritimes in the 1950s and 1960s, and he worked on construction teams for heavy water plants on both Port Hawkesbury and Glace Bay from 1968 to 1974. Paul was an active member of his community, serving as a charter member and president of the Louisdale Credit Union and as a past member of the Louisdale Co-op Board of Directors. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 47, Grand Anse and the Fleur de Lis Seniors Club. Papa was most at home in the outdoors and could often be found tending to the trees and shrubs around his property and testing his unique gardening techniques. His quick wit and gentle caring ways, will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife and care-giver of 60 years, Mary Irene (Burns); his children, William (Elsie), Saint John, N.B.; Joan (Lucien) Bona, Louisdale. He derived great joy from his grandchildren, Joey (Anita), Glenn (Becky), Isaac (Janet), Craig (Jennifer), Jamie, Crystal and Stephanie and his great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Carson, Ashley and Ryan. He is also survived by brothers, Jerry (Mary), Halifax; Francis (Joan), Napean, Ont.; Eugene (Doris), South Bar; brother-in-law, Theophile Samson, Petit de Grat. He was predeceased by his son, Carl; brothers, Joseph, Wilfred, Felix; sisters, Bertha, Jenny and Mary. Visitation will be held in the Glen Sampson Room at St. Louis Parish in Louisdale, today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Louis Parish, Louisdale, Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. with Rev Greg MacPherson officiating, burial to follow in St. Louis Parish Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Louis Parish Fund. Those who are able are asked to honor Paul's memory by giving the gift of life through Canadian Blood Services.
FRANCIS (LeLiévre), Barbara June - Born May 24, 1926, in Waltham, Mass., died June 27, 2002, in Nanaimo, B.C. She was the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Gladys (Burke) LeLiévre. June was raised in Halifax, where she trained at The Children's Hospital, graduating in 1948. She held positions with the city's Department of Public Health and Welfare, and The Children's Hospital, before spending time at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Massachusetts. In the early 1950s June joined the Canadian Women's Army Corps as a lieutenant (N\S). She served at CFB Wainwright, Alberta, before transferring to CFB Chilliwack, British Columbia, where she met and married Captain Dudley Francis in 1953. June devoted most of her life to making a loving home for Dudley and their three children. Dudley's career took them twice to England as well as Ottawa, Winnipeg, Montreal, Washington, D.C.; and then back to Ottawa, before returning to CFB Chilliwack. June and Dudley retired in 1981, to Parksville, Vancouver Island; where they spent many happy years before Dudley's untimely death in May 2000. June is survived by children, Wendy Francis (Harvey Locke), Cambridge, Mass.; Carolyn Goodman (Peter), San Anselmo, Calif.; Peter Francis, Vancouver; five grandchildren; four step-grandsons. She also leaves her brothers, Bill (Georgina), Mel (Marion) Lever, both of Dartmouth. She was predeceased by her brother, Clyde (Barbara) LeLiévre. June will be lovingly remembered.
