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J. Albert Boudreau
85, Summerside, PEI
J. Albert Boudreau, 85, of Summerside, P.E.I., formerly of Sydney, N.S., died peacefully at Wedgewood Manor, Summerside on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001.
Loving husband of the late Ida (DesRoches) Boudreau, he will be sadly missed by daughters, Anne Louise Martin, Toronto, Ont., Jeane (Bee Santori), West Brome, Que., Brenda (Richard) Philpott, Sydney, N.S., Patricia (Richard) Whyte, Kingston, Ont., and Annette (Jim) Saunders, Sydney, N.S.
Also lovingly remembered by his 14 grandchildren; four great-grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral mass took place at St. Paul’s Church, Summerside, Feb. 26, 2001.
Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Elizabeth Lamond John
85, Summerside, PEI
Family in Cape Breton have learned of the passing of Mrs. Elizabeth John on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, in Edmonton, Alta.
Aunt Betty is survived by her husband of 54 years, James John; daughter, Ann Marie Cadden; son-in-law, Pat; grandson, James and by cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, Mary and James Hyde of Sydney Mines and her sisters, Hazel Maclennan and Joan Fletcher.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
A memorial service was held on Jan. 23, 2001, with Rev. Dale Irving officiating. Funeral hymns were Amazing Grace and How Great Thou Art.
Margaret Ross (Bailey)
92, East Point, PEI
Margaret Ross (Bailey), 92, of East Point, P.E.I. and formerly of Little Narrows, Cape Breton, died peacefully March 16, 2001 at the Souris Hospital, P.E.I.
She was the daughter of Aeneas and Mary Jane (Jarvis) Bailey and beloved wife of the late Duncan Alexander MacAskill Ross.
Margaret is survived and sadly missed by brother, Gus Bailey, Elmira, P.E.I.; sisters, Mae Byrnes, Morrell, P.E.I. and Rose Cheverie, East Point, P.E.I.; and will be missed by several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by brothers, James and Harold; sisters, Eileen, Catherine, Bernadette and Isabell.
Visiting hours were held Sunday at the Dingwell Funeral Home in Souris.
Remains were then transferred to the MacAskill Funeral Home in Baddeck with visitation on Monday, March 19, 2001 (today) from 6-9 p.m.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at St. Columba Parish, Iona, with Rev. Fred Morley officiating.
Burial will be in Little Narrows Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Souris Hospital Equipment Fund, Souris Hospice Foundation, Colville Manor or the Little Narrows Cemetery Foundation.
L.J. Roy Moffatt
81, PEI
L.J. Roy Moffatt, 81, of Fredericton, P.E.I., formerly of Union Street, Sydney, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2001, at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown.
Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Robert Roy and Edith Serena (Strang) Moffatt.
Roy was a member and elder of First United Church, Sydney, and was also a member of the Sydney Curling Club, Y’s Men Association and the Golden K.
He worked with Meals on Wheels and was a board member of Hardwood Hill Cemetery.
A veteran of the Second World War, he served with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
After 36 1/2 years of service, Roy retired from Air Canada, formerly TCA.
Surviving are son, Graham Charles; sisters, Jessie Angel and Etta D’Young, both of Sydney and his close companion, Hazel Ruth Provencher, Fredericton, P.E.I.
Roy was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Vera Elizabeth (Graham) in 1996, and brothers, Russell in infancy and Charles.
There will be no visitation.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 24, 2001, at 2 p.m. in First United Church with Rev. Doug Pilsworth officiating.
Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of choice.
Margaret Cecilia Ross
Little Narrows, N.S. / PEI
On March 16, 2001, Margaret Ross passed away peacefully at the Souris Hospital, P.E.I., with family at her side.
Margaret was born in Elmira, P.E.I. on Oct. 25, 1909, where she enjoyed her childhood years.
She then moved to Boston, Mass., in her late teenage life where she met and married Duncan Alexander MacAskill Ross of Little Narrows, Cape Breton.
Although having no children of their own, they assisted in raising, a special niece, Judy (Ross) Roy and special nephew, Warren Ross.
Margaret and Duncan retired from U.S.A. and moved to Duncan’s old homestead in Little Narrows where they both became actively involved in their community.
Margaret was a lady who brought charm and class to everything that she said or did.
Margaret loved a good game of cards (auction) with friends combined with lots of laughter and wit.
Margaret loved to watch sports especially baseball where she cheered her beloved Boston Red Sox.
Margaret also followed the happenings in the world closely and loved a good political discussion.
In later life when her husband Duncan became ill and needed special care, Margie was at his side with the help of Homecare staff until his death at home on March 30, 1998.
Margaret had to make many difficult decisions in her golden years, which included leaving Cape Breton and moving to East Point, P.E.I., where she resided with her sister, Rose.
Margaret is sadly missed by her brother, Gus Bailey; sisters, Mae Byrne and Rose Cheverie; sisters-in-law, Lillian Bailey, Dot Bailey, Edna Taylor, Annie Ross and Jamie Ross; brother-in-law, Luke Power; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Margaret was predeceased by her parents, Aeneas and Mary Jane (Jarvis) Bailey, sisters, Eileen MacDonald (Walter), Katie Murphy (Pius), Isabel Power and Bernadette Bailey, brothers, James (Edith) and Harold.
Wakes were conducted in Souris, P.E.I., and Baddeck, Cape Breton, at the Dingwall and Dunlop Funeral Homes respectively.
Funeral mass was celebrated in St. Columba Parish, Iona, Cape Breton with Fr. Fred Morley as celebrant.
The music was supplied by the St. Columba Parish Choir with assistance by nephew-in-law, Ron Roy.
Violin selections were played by grandnieces, Colette Cheverie and Mary Jane Doucette.
Active pallbearers were, Charlie Ellis, Angus MacKay, Dan Joseph MacNeil, Gary Ross, Kevin Bailey and Kenny MacDonald.
Honourary pallbearers were, Malcolm and Christina MacDonald, Allister and Margie MacRitchie, Jamie Ross, Annie Ross, Madeleine Northen, Kay MacNeil, Delores Murphy, Mary Bell Matheson and Charlene MacNeil.
Burial will take place in the Little Narrows Presbyterian Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband.
