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Gordon Seymour
Neil’s Harbour
Gordon Seymour of Neil’s Harbour, Vict. Co., died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck.
Born at Neil’s Harbour, he was the son of the late George and Emily (Fricker) Seymour.
Gordon was an active member of St. Andrew’s Parish, Neil’s Harbour, a former Board Member of the Neil’s Harbour Co-op, and a former member of the Orange Lodge. An avid gardener, Gordon loved working in both his flower and vegetable gardens, providing beautiful flowers and tempting vegetables. He and his crib partner, “Susan,” attended all the tournaments North of Smokey, sometimes successfully. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Gordon is survived by his daughter, Gay, Danielle, Patrick and Poppy’s boy, Troy with whom he resided. Other surviving children are, Herbert (Eleanor), Bridgewater, Terry (Joyce), Kingston, Ont., Lawrence (Jeri), Toronto, Nadine (Wendall) Stockley, Westmount, Dale (Stephen) Hussey, North Sydney, Fern (Clyde) Briand, Baddeck, Wade (Mary Ellen), Summerside, P.E.I., Roxanne (Steve) Coutts, Cold Lake, Alta. Also surviving are sisters, Bernice (Ron) Ingraham, Tryphena (Triff) Buffett, and brothers, Kennie (Trudy), Herman, Herbert (Winnie); 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by wife of 48 years, Evelyn and infant son, Norman Scott; brothers, Ephraim, Charles, Freeman, Elliot and infant brother, Willis.
Visitation will be held in All Souls Chapel, Neil’s Harbour, today (Monday) from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Church with the Rev. Chris McCann officiating. Burial under the direction of Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home will be in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Church, Neil’s Harbour, or to a charity of choice.
“Flowers bloom in Poppy’s garden and the sun shines in his heart”. — Danielle
Jeff Hugh Tanner
Westmount
Born March 30, 1933, in England, the son of the late Geoffrey and Isabel (Ward) Tanner, Jeff Tanner of Westmount died April 29th, 2000, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Predeceased by a sister, Brenda, Jeff leaves two brothers, Jan and Robbie. With his beloved wife Christiane (Ferrière), he created a warm, generous home. He is survived by his children, Isabelle and Joe Sisi, Rachèle Tanner and Gary Green, Geoffrey Tanner and Mary Ann Wilson, and by grandchildren Olivia and Liliane, Willy and Clay.
Having lost the flip of a coin, Jeff came to Cape Breton as a diver to help build the Seal Island Bridge. For over thirty-five years, he ran Eurocar Service, establishing a marvelous reputation as an irreverent, inventive and irascible man. His motto was sort of, “If you don’t want to take care of your car, then neither do I.”
A very private man, he loved his family, a well-tuned engine, reading and classical music. He leaves an enormous number of friends, each of whom felt like one of the chosen few. He was wonderfully informed and never without an interesting opinion. Many met him through their cars and stayed for the stories, the literature and music. He was an exceptionally responsible and trustworthy man.
For a few years, Jeff offered Musical Quest, a classical music program on CJCB. He taught kayaking at the Coast Guard College. He kayaked the Labrador coast solo . . . and across Sydney Harbour to the bank.
There will be no wake and no funeral. A memorial service will be announced. Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Carolin Ann MacLeod Blythe, RN
35, Sydney
Carolin Ann MacLeod Blythe, RN, 35, of Victoria Road, passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, Monday, May 1, 2000.
Born in Sydney, Carolin was a daughter of Carman and the late Margaret (Caldwell) MacLeod.
Carolin was a 1990 graduate of St. Rita’s Hospital School of Nursing and prior to her illness was employed at the C.B. Regional Hospital. She was a member of Trinity United Church.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, David; sons, Daniel and Matthew, at home; sisters, Linda and Krista, South Bar; and a brother, Richard, Burnaby, B.C.
Carolin was predeceased by her daughter, Christina Mae.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will be held in Trinity United Church, Thursday 2 p.m., with Rev. Donald MacDonald officiating. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Library to purchase large print books for children.
Helen Dorothy Boudreau
73, Sydney River
Helen Dorothy Boudreau, 73, of 141 Kenwood Dr., Sydney River, formerly of Arichat, Richmond Co., passed away Monday, May 1, 2000, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born at Arichat, Richmond Co., she was the daughter of the late Jeffrey and Clara (DeCoste) Briand.
She was a member of Saint Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney.
Dorothy loved her home life and was always there to welcome friends and neighbours to share in a cup of tea.
She is survived by four daughters, Linda (Lloyd) Parker, North Sydney, Helen Claire Horne, Sydney, Cindy (Paul) Hodgkinson, Sydney and Faye (Danny) Musgrave, Coxheath; two sisters, Claire Robichaud, Toronto, Ont. and Mrs. Eva Mae Joyce, Halifax.
She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Jason, Tammy, Tommy, Laurie, Nick, Ryan and Chelsea and three great-grandchildren Cindy-Lee, Crystal-Lynn and Brandon.
She was predeceased by her husband, William, in 1995, a brother, Richard, and two sisters, Mildred and Adelaine.
Visitation for the late Mrs. Boudreau will be Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Daniel Church with Rev. D. MacDonald officiating. Interment will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice.
William J. Gillis
78, Frenchvale
William Joseph Gillis, 78, a resident of Frenchvale, formerly of Gillis Lake, died Monday May 1, 2000, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
William was born in Gillis Lake, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Gillis.
He worked most of his life as a farmer. He was a resident of the Talbot House in Frenchvale for a number of years and was also a member of St. Mary’s Church, Frenchvale.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Visitation will be held today (Tuesday) 2-4 and 7 -9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass 11 a.m. Wednesday from St. Mary’s Church with the Rev Paul Abbass officiating. Burial to follow in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery in Frenchvale.
Memorial donations may be made to Talbot House in Frenchvale.
Linda Marie MacDonald
33, Sydney
Linda Marie MacDonald, 33, of 188 Shore Rd., Sydney, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2000, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of Mrs. Winnie (Jacobs) Larade, Sydney and the late Robert Larade. She was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney.
She is survived by one daughter, Lannea at home; one sister, Lottie, Sydney; one brother, Robert, Sydney; also survived by her maternal grandmother, Leavina Jacobs, Sydney and many aunts and uncles.
The late Ms. MacDonald will have no visitation. A private family funeral service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George St., Sydney.
