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Helen Clara Halverson
68, Pictou
Helen Clara Halverson, 68, of Pictou, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in Alder Point, she was the loving daughter of Mary Lou (MacNeil) Deveaux and the late Ivan Deveaux. Clara moved away at an early age to be looked after by her aunt Hilda and uncle Doug Boulton, they grew up together as best friends. She will be sadly missed by them.
Clara devoted her life to her children, but never once forgot her family in Cape Breton. She will be sadly missed here forever.
She is survived by sons, Brian (Carol), Mississauga, Ont., Bruce (Pam), Windsor, Richard (Marlena), Durham, Ron (Cindy), Pictou, John (Michelle), Georgetown, Ont., Paul, Pictou, and one loving and caring daughter, Sharon Stanley, Green Hill. She had 13 beautiful grandchildren she loved deeply. Also surviving are brothers, Frank, Sheldon, and Greg (Shirley), Alder point.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joe, and a brother Glen.
Cremation has taken place. Clara’s family and friends all gathered with Rev. Peter MacDonald at the Stella Maris Catholic Church, Pictou, Thursday, Aug. 3, to say good-bye to a very special person who we will all miss forever.
Donations in her memory may be made to the N.S. Lung Association.
Carol Ann Healey
57, Sydney
Carol Ann Healey, 57, of Sydney, formerly of London, Ont., died Sunday, August 6, 2000, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in London, Ont., she was a daughter of Morris and Bertha (Steffler) Healey of London, Ont. She was a devoted and popular employee of Tim Horton’s, Sydney River for 20 years. She was an avid reader and loved crossword puzzles.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Gismondi, Guelph, Ont. and Amy Schultz, Ontario; one brother, David Lawrence, Nelson, B.C. and four grandchildren.
The late Ms. Healey will have no visitation. Funeral mass will be held Saturday, August 12 at 11 a.m. in Saint Anthony Daniel Church with Fr. Leo Boone officiating.
Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Arrangements entrusted to T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel.
Christine Marie MacIntyre
Sydney
Chris MacIntyre of 36 Churchill Dr., Sydney, N.S., died peacefully Tuesday, August 8, 2000, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born at Gillis Lake, Chris was the daughter of Archibald and Annabelle (Gillis) MacKinnon.
Chris is survived by her devoted husband, John F. MacIntyre; daughters, Marcella (Walter) MacPhail, Sydney River, Sharon (Dr. Robert) Francis, Toronto, Mary Cheryl (Roderick) Berry, Calgary and her son, Angus (Mary Evelyn) MacIntyre, Dartmouth.
Chris was predeceased by her infant daughter, Maureen Dolores.
‘Big Mom’ is survived by her 11 loving grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving Chris are sisters, Katherine Gorton, USA, Jean MacLean and Rosaire MacKinnon, both of Sydney and brother, James MacKinnon, North Sydney.
Predeceasing Chris were sisters, Mary Wickham, Isobel Smedley, Margaret Behrman, all of the USA and brothers, Hector, John Michael, Murdock, Roland and Archie MacKinnon, all of Cape Breton.
A member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney, Chris was a 40 year member of the CWL of that parish.
Chris will be sadly missed by her family and friends.,
Visitation at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, George Street, Sydney, Thursday, August 10 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony Daniel Church, Alexandra Street, Sydney, Friday, August 11 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Leo Boone officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Anna Eleanor (Murrant) Wadden
Port Morien
It saddens us beyond words to tell you that our dear mother died, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2000, in Gimli, Manitoba.
She lived most of her life in Port Morien, N.S.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harold T. Wadden; her parents Percy and Annie (Wadden) Murrant and brothers, Arthur, Aubrey and Percy.
Six daughters, and eight grandchildren survive her.
We Nancy, Christina, Olive, Rita, Philomena and Ann Margret have had the privilege of being her children, knowing her love and encouragement, intelligence, infectious laugh, her freely given smile, unfailing generosity, her unabashed kindness to us and her many friends. For all this, we are truly grateful.
Her family, friends, church and community were very important to her. She was proud to be a member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church Choir, a Guild member and a Lay reader.
We remember fondly her active involvement in community organizations and her diligence in serving as president of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 55. Her humorous participation in skits at wedding showers and floats in fair parades especially as Rita MacNeil were enjoyed by many.
We know that her many friends and relatives will think back to the moments they have shared with her. She who spoke quietly and wisely was always there for us. We know the world is a better place because this lady has walked here among us and touched us all so gently, yet so deeply.
Visitation will be today (Wednesday) 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in Curry Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Port Morien, with Rev. Paul Findlay officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Black Brook Cemetery, as per her wishes alongside her beloved husband Harold.
Stanley Mitchell Ervin
90, Glace Bay
Stanley Mitchell Ervin, 90, of Seaview Manor, Glace Bay and formerly of Port Morien, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2000, at Seaview Manor, Glace Bay.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Scott and Alexis (MacLeod) Ervin. Stanley was a member of St. John’s United Church, Port Morien. He worked with Dominion Coal Company and Devco until his retirement. Stanley was a life member of the Mason Thistle Lodge No. 36, Port Morien. He was also a ham operator for 64 years.
Mr. Ervin is survived by daughters, Edna, Liverpool, N.S., Vida MacDonald, Port Morien; son, Roger (Emily) Ervin, Black Brook, Cape Breton County; daughter-in-law, Anna Ervin; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brothers, Fraser, Moncton, N.B., and Chesley, Toronto, Ont.
Predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, in 1996; a son, John; sister, Florence; brothers, Elmer, Roderick and Keith.
Visitation will take place Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. in St. John’s United Church, Port Morien with the Rev. Eric Lynk officiating. Burial will be in Black Brook Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Seaview Manor or St. John’s United Church.
The Masons will hold a service on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
P. Melvin Gillis
68, Margaree Harbour
P. Melvin Gillis, 68, of Scotch Hill, Margaree Harbour, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2000, at his residence.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Alex Gillis and Emma (Jollie) Gillis.
Surviving are his wife the former Eleanor Brophy; four sons, Derek (Heather), Paul (Andrea), Brian (Corrine), all of Oakville, Ont., and Craig, Calgary; one daughter, Lori D’Amour (Serge), Oakville, Ont.; two brothers, Richard and Wayne, Ontario; one sister, Eileen Ley (Wilbert), Sydney; 10 grandchildren, Steven, Calvin, Patrick, Chris, Michael, Shaunce, Derek Jr., Sabrina, Athena, and Ashleigh, and two great-grandchildren, Brittany and Bryanna.
He was predeceased by one brother, Gregory.
Cremation has taken place. There is no visitation. A memorial mass will be offered Saturday at 1 p.m. in St. Michael’s Church, Margaree, with Rev. Bernie MacNeil officiating.
Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd.
