Michael J. Walsh
Hamilton, Ont.
Michael J. Walsh, 69, a resident of Hamilton, Ont., passed away peacefully of cancer on Monday, March 13, 2000, at Henderson General Hospital, Hamilton, beside him, his loving wife, Helen.
Michael was born in Fogo, Island, Nfld., but was raised and educated in North Sydney, N.S. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ontario Police Force, Supervision of Security and Fairview Mall, Toronto. He was a member of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Association. He rode his motorcycle to many places throughout Canada and the United States but came home almost every summer on his bike to his beloved Cape Breton.
Michael was predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Walsh, formerly of 49 Kings St., North Sydney; a brother, Tommy; a sister, Geraldine; a nephew, Donald; a niece, Geraldine and several aunts and uncles.
He will be sadly missed by his brother, Gus (Viv), Sydney Mines, a brother, Joe (Marita), Connecticut; sister, Dr. Donalda Walsh, Sydney; nieces and nephews along with grandnieces and grandnephews.
Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Eugene’s Church, Hamilton, Ont., Friday, March 17 with burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Burlington, Ont.
Arrangements are in the care of P.X. Dermody Funeral Home, Hamilton, Ont.
Cyril Cockell
Waterdown, Ont.
Peacefully at St. Joseph Villa on Tuesday, March 14, 2000, Cyril Cockell of Waterdown in his 91st year.
Beloved husband of the late Muriel Cockell and dear father of Arthur and Marlene, Raymond and Linda, Robert and Ruth, Donald and Dianne, Sandra and Tom Gamble and Kenneth and Monique. Loving grandfather of 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Myrtle Burchell, Cape Breton.
A family service was held from the Kitching-Steepe Funeral Home, 146 Mill St. N., Waterdown, Ont., Friday, followed by cremation.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Kevin Leo Delaney
51, Oshawa, Ont.
After a lengthy illness at Lakeridge Health Corp., Oshawa, Friday, March 17, 2000, Kevin in his 52nd year.
Best Bud to Sharon Tilling. Father of Cathy, Donna, Bernie and Georgie Delaney, all of Sydney, N.S. Grandfather of Shanelle Delaney. Son of the late Raymond and Mildred Delaney. Beloved brother of Alice Delaney, David Delaney, Mary Theresa and husband Tom Mombourquette, Pat and wife Diane Delaney, Ann Madore, Barbara Mombourquette and the late Jim and Bernie Delaney. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905) 433-5558, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers Sunday at 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Philip’s Catholic Church, 1314 Oxford St., Oshawa, Monday, March 20, 2000 at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow.
Donations made in memory of Kevin to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by his family.
Norman Spurrell
72, Brockville, Ont.
Suddenly at the Brockville General Hospital on Sunday, March 19, 2000, at the age of 72 years.
Husband of the late Joan Gladys Urquhart.
Loving father of Bill Spurrell, Norma and her husband John Hurley, Nancy and her husband Bill Mitchell and Stuart Spurrell and his friend Tammy. Dear grandfather of Brandy, Patrick, Sean, Kevin, Billy, Julie, Ryan and A.J. Also survived by a brother, Bill and his wife Mary and a sister, Marie Walters.
Predeceased by a sister in infancy and two brothers Herbie and Wally.
Friends are invited to call at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, 4 James St. East, Brockville (613) 342-2828, Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral ceremony in celebration of Norm’s life will be held in the chapel, Wednesday at 1 p.m. followed by a gathering in the funeral home reception centre.
In remembrance, donations to the Centennial Road Standard Church Building Fund or to the Lung Association will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Harriett Suzanna Smith
Ontario
At the Penetanguishene Hospital, Penetanguishene, Ont., on Tuesday, March 21, 2000, in her 83rd year.
Harriet Duffett of Midland, beloved wife of the late Samuel Smith. Dear mother of Gerald and his wife Norma, Cambridge, Reginald and his wife Gail, Brighton, Ronald and his wife Carla, Midland, Allister and his wife Sandy, Midland and the late Harold Smith. Loving grandmother of Gerald Jr., Scott, Beverly, Wendy, Ryan, Craig, Brent, Derek, Michael, Sarah and Matt. Great-grandmother of six great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Gwen, Glace Bay, N.S., Jenny, Sherbrooke, Que., Edith, Halifax, William, Bedford N.S. and the late Lillian, Ethel and Harold.
Visitation was held at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Ave., Midland from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held at the Midland Alliance Church, 829 Yonge St., Midland today (Friday) at 11 a.m. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Midland.
Memorial donations to the Midland Alliance Church, Penetanguishene Hospital Chronic Care c/o Huronia Hospitals Foundation or the Red Cross Homecare would be appreciated and will be received by the funeral home at 1-800-431-6018.
Anthony Bernard MacDougall
80, Toronto
Anthony Bernard MacDougall passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at the Branson Hospital in Toronto.
Bernard is survived by a sister, Helen, West Palm Beach, Fla. and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was born in Christmas Island, C.B. County and was the son of Archibald Bernard and Elizabeth (Hartigan) MacDougall.
He lived in Toronto during most of his adult life.
He was predeceased by his sisters, Mary, Elizabeth and Johanna and a brother, Michael.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Alexander Gouthro
70, St. Catherine's, Ont.
Alexander Gouthro, 70, of St. Catharines, Ont., passed away Monday, March 27, 2000, at the General Hospital, St. Catharines.
He was the son of the late John Gouthro and Emma (Chiasson) Gouthro of Florence.
Alex was an Army veteran having served in the Korean War. He worked at No. 3 Mine in Florence. He was a long-time member of Branch No. 83 Florence Legion working as a bartender. After moving to Ontario, he worked at Welland Drydock until his retirement. Alex enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid fan of the Montreal Canadiens.
He is survived by his wife, the former Margie Laffin; daughters, Bernadette Riggs, Sandy Mellish (Brian), Paula Holmes (Frank), Wanda Winstanley (Randy); nine grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers, James, Aloysious, both of Ontario, John Charles, Sydney Mines; sisters, Mary Elizabeth LeBlanc (Tony), Mary Olive Noble (Ernest), Mary Viola Chapman (Tom), all of Ontario, Mary Cecilia Harrietha (Earl), Bras d’Or and Annie May Bailey, Sydney Mines.
Alex was predeceased by brothers, John Francis, Louis, Ambrose, Joseph and Edward, sisters, Theresa, Bernadette, Julia May and a brother and sister in infancy.
Viewing took place at Lamb’s Funeral Home, Chorald, Ont., Wednesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mass and cremation followed.
