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Mrs. Theresa Mary Osmond
January 12, 1953 - October 17, 2007
Theresa Mary Osmond, age 54, of Amherst, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at the Georges-L Dumont Hospital in Moncton, N.B.
Born in St. John's, NL, she was a daughter of Isabel (Power) Mootrey of Amherst and William Mootrey of Stephenville, NL.
She worked at Gables Lodge Nursing Home, Amherst for 17 years. Theresa enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles, and country music. She had a great love for life, children and her animals.
Theresa is survived by her loving husband: Orland Reid of Amherst; siblings: Marguerite, Elizabeth, Susan, Rosalie, Lillian, Mary, Doreen, Jimmy, John, Carl, Arthur and Anthony; and many extended family members.
She was predeceased by one brother Billy
Her remains are resting in Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church St, Amherst (667-9906) with visiting on Thursday, October 18, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. and one hour prior to funeral service on Friday at 2 p.m. from Campbell's Chapel with Rev. Susan Estabrooks officiating.
Interment will take place in the Amherst Cemetery.
Donations in Theresa's memory may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
Mr. Kevin John "Flip" Beaton
August 26, 1966 - October 17, 2007
After a long, strong battle with multiple myeloma, Kevin passed away peacefully Oct. 17, 2007 surrounded by loving family and caring nursing staff at the New Waterford Hospital.
Born in New Waterford, N.S., and raised both in New Waterford and Inverness, he was a son of Harriet MacDonald of New Waterford and the late John Beaton of Inverness.
Kevin was a very caring, giving man who gave selflessly of himself to those who needed him. He valued his family and his friends with a deep sense of commitment and love. Kevin had a poetic heart and a passionate love of music. He was a lobster fisherman with his father, John, at Broad Cove Marsh in Inverness.
Kevin is survived by his loving wife Heather (MacPherson); sons Callum, Evan, and Eric; daughter Jaci, all at home; sisters Lorie (Wayne) O'Regan, Darlene (Wayne Kezel), both of New Waterford, Chrissy (Joey Kennedy), Inverness; brothers John (Veronica), New Waterford, Frankie and Stephen (April), both of Inverness; stepmother Bertha Beaton, Inverness; special godmother Agnes MacDonald and special aunt Hazel (Louie)Syms of New Waterford.
Kevin was predeceased by grandparents Bernie and Lila (Richardson) Beaton of Inverness and Angus and Mary MacDonald of New Waterford. Kevin will be sadly missed by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and caring friends, especially Dave and Cindy Hines of New Waterford.
Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will take place Saturday, October 20, 2007, at 11 a.m. in the parish of St. Leonard, St. Agnes Church. Cremation will follow with interment in the parish cemetery at a later date. A luncheon will be held in the St. Agnes Parish Hall immediately following the funeral mass. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Hospice/Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton (New Waterford).
"Life can only be understood by looking backward, but it must be lived by looking forward".
Mr. Michael Francis "Phonse" MacDonald
April 8, 1916 - October 17, 2007
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Francis “Phonse” MacDonald age 91 of Glace Bay. Phonse passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex.
Born in New Waterford on April 8, 1916 he was the son of the late Angus and Ester (Mackie) MacDonald of New Victoria. Phonse was an active member of Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay for 60 years. He was also an active member of the Glace Bay Pensioners Club and was an avid card player at that club. Phonse was employed in the coal mines in New Waterford and in Glace Bay at the time of his retirement he was shift manager at No. 26 Colliery.
Phonse will be sadly missed by his two daughters, Agnes (Bruce) Millar, Halifax and Linda (Patrick) Burchell, Glace Bay, six loving grandchildren, Darryl Baxter, Michelle “Shelly” Morrison, Scott Millar, Suzanne Millar, Amanda Burchell and Lori Burchell and six great grandchildren, two sisters, Agnes “Sis” MacDonald and Florence Gillis.
Besides his parents, Phonse was predeceased by his wife, Caroline (MacNeil), brothers, John L., John H. “Buddy”, Angus, Thomas, Daniel, sisters, Mary Murphy and Margaret MacDonald.
Visitation for Phonse MacDonald will be held Friday, October 19, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Holy Cross Church with Fr. Conrad Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in St. Anne’s Cemetery. Donations in Phonse’s memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association or a charity of choice.
Mr. Gerald Joseph "Lindy" Syms
August 29, 1934 - October 17, 2007
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gerald Joseph “Lindy” Syms age 73 of 148 Centerville Street, Reserve Mines. Lindy passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2007.
Born in Reserve Mines he was the son of the late Philip and Helen (Etienne) Syms. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Reserve Mines. He was employed with Sydney Steel Plant for many years. Lindy played baseball in Reserve Mines in his earlier years and loved all sports. He enjoyed fishing. Lindy was an avid golfer. He was a very proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Evelyn (Gallant), brothers, Joseph “Dodo”, Halifax, Elmer, Sydney, Sheldon “Shelly”, Dominion, sisters, Bernadette Currie, Ont., Rita Fowler, Dominion, his buddies, Grant, Blake, Joey, Katie and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Lindy was predeceased by brothers, William, Philip “Pookie”, Freddie and one brother in infancy.
Visitation for Lindy Syms will be held Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. on Monday at St. Joseph’s Church, Reserve Mines with Fr. Gerald Campbell officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Mr. James Milton Sparks
July 28, 1930 - October 10, 2007
SPARKS, James Milton - Beloved son of the late John and Blanche Sparks passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, in St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont., at the age of 77. A memorial service was held in Toronto on Saturday, October 13th. James, beloved and devoted father, is survived by Rick (James), Dale, Victor, Shawn, and Tammi; his nine grandchildren; and his sisters, Mary, Helen and Laura. After moving to Toronto in the early 1950s he began his employment with Oxford Developments where he remained loyal for 30 years. During those early years in Toronto he met and married a beautiful young woman, the late Beverly Anne Cadieux, who later became the mother of his five children. He will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate to know him. Blessed with a gentle, warm and cheerful disposition, he will be remembered by family and friends as an outstanding and special father, brother, and uncle with a remarkably witty sense of humour and an exceedingly generous spirit. The family wishes to honour the cherished memories of our beloved James "Jimmy" as a gift of love in the enrichment of our family life. James had distinct and defined values, morals and beliefs; and these largely centered around family life. His love, adoration and devotion for his children and grandchildren, as well as his sisters and brothers, was always apparent as he rarely missed an opportunity to express his unwavering love for them. We know, as a child of God, he is resting in the loving arms of the Lord after suffering with poor health for many years; and his loving spirit will join his dear departed mother and father, as well as deceased brothers and sisters. Friends may gather with the family in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, for visitation today from 2-4 p.m. only. Mr. Sparks will then be transferred to Cherry Brook United Baptist Church for visiting from 7-9 p.m., from where the funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Rev. Wayne Desmond and Rev. Dr. Donald Fairfax officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery following the service.
