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Cape Breton Post - December 17, 1963
Rev. Vincent Angus MacDonald
Passing of Clergyman Is Mourned
Rev. Vincent Angus MacDonald, chaplain of the R.K.MacDonald Guest Home in Antigonish, died suddenly Monday in St. Martha's Hospital.
Father MacDonald who was widely known in the industrial area was born in French Road area on Dec.5,1904, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Angus MacDonald.
He received his early education at Sydney Academy and went to St. Dunstan's University in Charlottetown.
Following studies at St. Dunstan's he returned to Sr. Francis Xavier University where he obtained his bachelor of arts degree. Father MacDonald studied at Grand Seminary in Quebec and was ordained to the priesthood in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish on May 21, 1932 by the late Bishop James Morrison.
Father MacDonald served as assistant priest at Grand Mira, Port Hawksbury, St. Anne's, Glace Bay and in New Waterford and Inverness. He served as administrator at North Sydney and a pastor at Mulgrave. He was chaplain at St. Martha's Hospital in Antigonish from 1959 until this year when he was appointed chaplain of R.K. MacDonald Guest Home.
He is survived by four brothers and four sisters: Stephen and John, both in Sydney, Joseph, Westmount, and James in Sydney River; sisters Annie MacDonald, Sydney; Miss Mary MacDonald, Montreal; Miss Catherine MacDonald, Boston, and Mrs. Margaret Dwyer, Boston.
The remains will rest at the R.K. MacDonald Guest House until Wednesday when they will be forwarded to Sydney where they will rest at Sacred Heart Glebe.
The funeral will be held Thursday morning at Grand Mira, Mass of Requiem will be offered by His Excellency, Most Rev. William E. Power, Bishop of Antigonish, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Grand Mira.

Ordination to the Holy Priesthood was also conferred on Rev. Vincent MacDonald by His Excellency, the Right Reverend James Morrison, D.D., on May twenty- first.
Father Vincent was ordained in St. Nenian's Cathedral, Antigonish, and celebrated his First Solemn Mass on Trinity Sunday in St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira, Cape Breton. Congratulations. (1932)

CAPE BRETON POST, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22, 1984
MISS CECILIA GILLIS - FEB. 21, 1984
Miss Cecelia Gillis, 86, Spring Garden Villa for the past four years, died at St. Rita Hospital, Tuesday, Feb. 21. Born at Grand Mira, she was the daughter of the late Duncan M. and Isabel (MacEachern) Gillis. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church. She was a former resident of Dorchester, Mass., and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was predeceased by five brothers, James; Ambrose; Dan; Joseph; Alex and Steve, four sisters, Annie; Margaret; Florence and Elizabeth.
The body will rest at T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel today after 7 p.m. The funeral mass will take place Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church with interment St. Margaret's Cemetery, Grand Mira.

Annie Cecilia MacLELLAN
December 20, 2006
Annie Cecilia MacLELLAN - 85, Grand Mira North. Annie Cecilia MacLellan passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, following a short illness on Wednesday, December 20, 2006, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Upper Grand Mira, she was a daughter of the late Dougald and Sara Jane (Currie) MacDonald.
She was a devoted wife and mother, and a faithful member of Saint Margaret's Parish, Grand Mira, where she served on the executive of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a graduate of Saint Joseph's Convent, Mabou, and the former Normal College, and taught school for a number of years. Her interests included family genealogy, dance, and the daily completion of crossword puzzles and the cryptoquote. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Donald; daughters, Aileen (Gerard Hartigan), Miscouche, P.E.I.; and Mary, Dartmouth; sons, Philip (Nancy), Halifax, and Don (Sharon), Moncton, N.B.; grandchildren, Shannon and Sean Hartigan, Kristopher and Nicholas MacLellan, Jaime and Joselyn MacLellan; brother, James (Florence) MacDonald, Sydney Forks; sisters, Mary Hopkins, Toronto; and Kaye (Joe Graham), Boston; several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brothers, Daniel "Danny", Rev. Bernard R., and by grandson, Steven Hartigan; also by brothers, Joseph and John Joseph who died in infancy.
Visitation for Annie was held on Friday, December 22, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George St., Sydney. Funeral mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 23, in St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira, Rev. Bedford Doucette officiating. Donations in Annie's memory may be made to St. Margaret's Cemetery Fund or a charity of your choice.
On-line condolences may be sent to: twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca

Donald Joseph MacLellan
91 - Grand Mira North
Donald J. MacLellan passed away peacefully, following a short illness, Saturday, December 23, 2006, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.

Born in Grand Mira North, Donald was the son of the late Angus A. and Elizabeth (Gillis) MacLellan.

Donald was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather and brother. He was a faithful, lifelong member of St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira.

For most of his life he was a farmer and turned his hand to a variety of jobs, retiring as a school bus driver. He was a friend to people of all ages and loved storytelling, singing in church and Gaelic choirs, and prompting square sets. Donald was a rich source of information on the history and settlement of the Grand Mira area.

He is survived by daughters; Aileen (Gerard Hartigan), Miscouche, P.E.I., and Mary, Dartmouth; sons, Philip (Nancy), Halifax and Don (Sharon), Moncton, N.B., grandchildren; Shannon and Sean Hartigan, Kristopher and Nicholas MacLellan and Jaime and Joselyn MacLellan, sisters; Annie Morrison, Boston, Sr. Rita MacLellan CSM, Antigonish, Isabel (Herbie) MacGillivary, South Bar, and Sr. Josephine MacLellan CSM, Antigonish, brothers; Martin (Emily) MacLellan, Grand Mira North and Frank (Fran) MacLellan, Sydney; as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by Annie, his beloved wife of 62 years, sisters; Jeanette Gillis, Rose Burke and Margaret Gillis, brothers; Alexander, Joseph Alex, Vincent, Andrew and John, and by grandson; Steven Hartigan.

Visitation for Donald took place Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006 from 6-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George St., Sydney. Funeral mass was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006 at St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira with Rev. Bedford Doucette officiating. Burial was in St. Margaret's Cemetery.

Donations in Donald's memory may be made to the St. Margaret's Cemetery Fund or a charity of your choice.

Joseph MacDonald, 97, Sydney
Joseph Angus MacDonald, 97, 12 Essex St. Sydney, died Sunday, Dec. 11, in Sydney City Hospital.

Born at French Road, he was the son of the late Donald Lauchlin and Catherine (MacDonald) MacDonald.

He was a member of St. Joseph's Church and the Sydney Gaelic Society.
Prior to his retirement in 1961 he was employed as salesman with Eastern Bakeries Limited for more than 40 years.
He was last surviving member of his immediate family.

He is survived by his wife the former Agnes Currie; one daughter Marie (Mrs. Douglas MacDougall), Westmount; four sons Daniel, Sydney River, Currie, Sydney, Anslem, New Glasgow, and Vincent, Halifax; 22 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two daughters Catherine and Anita, brothers Lauchlin and Angus and one sister Rachael.

The body will be in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel this evening. The funeral mass will be held Wednesday at St. Joseph's Church with Rev. A. MacNeil officiating. Interment will be made in Resurrection Cemetery.

Mary Anne MacKINNON
April 19, 2007
Mary Anne MacKINNON - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Anne MacKinnon, 86, of Sydney, formerly of Grand Mira North, on Thursday, April 19, 2007, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Grand Mira, she was the daughter of the late John Joseph and Mary Margaret Gillis (Grand Mira).
She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and a long-time member of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Women's League. Mary Anne had a strong devotion to Our Lady.
She was a kind, giving and compassionate mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister and would always have a cup of tea and her great tea biscuits ready when family and friends came to visit.
She is survived by daughters, Mary (Pat) Larade, Sydney; Agnes (Paul) Grundy, Hammonds Plains; sons, Donnie (Sharon), Sydney River; Joey, Whitney Pier; Michael (Ellie), Ontario; Ambrose (Linda), Westmount; Albert (Martina), Howie Centre; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ellen "Florence" (Ivan) Bates, Josie Peters, and daughter-in-law, Lorna MacKinnon, Ontario.
She was predeceased by her husband, John Alex "Bonnach" MacKinnon; sons, Rannie, John, Raymond; sisters, Isobel, Annie Lucy, and brother, Johnnie.
Visitation for the late Mrs. MacKinnon will take place on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday at 11 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church with Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Donations may be made to a charity of choice.
On-line condolences may be sent to: twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca

John Joseph GILLIS
February 7, 2004
John Joseph GILLIS - Mercer Street, Sydney, passed away peacefully February 7, 2004, Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born Grand Mira South, he was a son of the late Margaret and Alexander V. Gillis.

Surviving are wife, Kitty; children, Sandy, Gerard, John Martin, Margaret Ann; seven grandchildren; brother, Alex; sister, Mary.
He was predeceased by sisters, Margaret, Catherine, Florence; brother, Danny.

Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Monday, February 9, T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral mass 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, Holy Redeemer Church.

Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.

On-line condolences to: twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.

Margaret SASCO
Died January 21, 2004
Margaret SASCO - 92, Sydney, died Wednesday, January 21, 2004.
Born Grand Mira, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Jane (Gillis) MacArthur.
Surviving are daughter, Jane (Brian) Leslie; sons, Dominic (Paulette), Donald (Clare); sister, Mae Watters; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
She was predeceased by her husband, Michael A.; brothers, Frank, Dan, and Duncan infancy; sisters, Annie, Mary, Libby, Kitty.

Visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday Immaculate Heart Church, Mira Road. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks, Rev. Everett MacDow officiating.

Donations to MacGillivary Guest House or any charity.

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NEVILLE, Rev. Robert - 63, St. Andrew's.

The death occurred Thursday, January 18, 2007, in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish, of Rev. Robert Neville, a priest of the Diocese of Antigonish.
Father Neville was born in Sydney, a son of the late Joseph and Josephine (MacDonald) Neville.
Father Neville received his early education in Sydney. He attended Xavier Junior College in Sydney and graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish. He completed his theological studies at Holy Heart Seminary in Halifax. Father Neville was ordained to the priesthood on May 19, 1968, at Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier, by Bishop William E. Power.
Father Neville was initially assigned to St. Theresa's Parish, Sydney, for the summer months and then to Mount Carmel Parish, New Waterford.
He also studied at Boston University and at the University of British Columbia. He served on the faculty of St. Francis Xavier University.
Other assignments included St. Ninian's, Antigonish; Stella Maris, Inverness; St. Joseph's, Port Hawkesbury; St. John the Baptist, Brook Village; St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, Grand Mira; St. Agnes, New Waterford, and most recently parish priest of St. Andrew's Parish, St. Andrew's.
Father Neville is survived by brothers, Orville (Beverly), Newfoundland, and Paul, Sydney; sisters, Janice (Perry) Peddle, Centreville, and Patricia (Darryl) Crossman, Kentville. He was predeceased by his brother, Allan.
Visitation will take place in St. Andrew's Parish Church, St. Andrew's, Antigonish Co., on Sunday 2-6 p.m. with a vigil prayer service at 4:30 p.m. The body will be transferred to Sydney Memorial Chapel, Sydney, for visitation on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier, on Tuesday at 11 a.m., Rev. Angus MacDougall and priests of the Diocese concelebrating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at: sydmemchapel@@ns.sympatico.ca

Notes for Robert Neil Neville:
Born: September 15, 1943 Sydney, NS
Died: January 18, 2007 Antigonish, NS
Burial: January 23, 2007 Sydney Forks, NS

GILLIS, Joseph Alexander - 84, 65 Howe St., Sydney, died September 1, 1992, at home. Born in Grand Mira, Cape Breton County, he was a son of the late Ronald and Mary Ann (Gillis) Gillis. He was a member of St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, Sydney. He moved to Sydney at an early age, residing in Whitney Pier, Cape Breton County. He was a longtime member of Sydney City Police Force and also worked with Sydney city engineer's department, retiring in 1973. He is survived by his wife, the former Sadie Roach; three daughters, Mary (Mrs. Ronald MacIsaac), Sydney; Celesta (Mrs. Brent Manthorne), Theresa (Mrs. Lorne Astle), both of Dartmouth; two sons, Joseph, Rexdale, Ont.; Gerard, Sydney; three brothers, Angus, Prime Brook, Cape Breton County; James, South Bar, Cape Breton County; Edward, St. Catharines, Ont.; 14 grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers, James, John, Allan; sister, Catherine. The body is in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, visiting 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday in St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. William Roach officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations may be made to any charity.

MacARTHUR, Archie E. - 92, 724 Alexander St., Sydney, formerly of Victoria Bridge, Cape Breton, died November 25, 1992, at home. Born in Victoria Bridge, he was a son of the late John and Ann (Campbell) MacArthur. He was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney. He had been an employee of Sydney Steel Corporation for over 20 years, retiring in 1965 from the coke ovens. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Jessie MacIsaac; four daughters, Ann, Montreal; Penny, at home; Clara (Mrs. Sandy MacNeil), Velma (Mrs. Angus Gillis), both of Sydney; three sons, Edward, East Bay; Dannie, Inverness; Brian, Sydney; 14 grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers, Alex, Johnny, Roddie; two sisters, Catherine MacGillivray, Margaret Currie. The body is in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Rev. Leo Boone officiating. Burial will be St. Margaret's Parish Cemetery, Grand Mira.

YOUNG, Helen Victoria (Vicky) - 77, Breton Bay Nursing Home, Sydney, died December 10, 1992, in the home. Born in Pleasant Bay, Inverness County, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (MacDonald) Timmons. She was a homemaker and member of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Grand Mira. She is survived by four daughters, Cecilia (Mrs. William Borland), Long Island, N.Y.; Marie (Mrs. Elmer Brown), Judy (Mrs. Eddie Sering), both of New Sweden, Maine; Iris Fuza, Georgia; four sons, Ralph, Doug, both of Marion Bridge; Jerry, Long Island; Rannie, Christmas, Fla.; sister, Jenny Demeyre, Dominion; brother, Alex; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Jerry; son, Fred; two sisters, Viola, Lucy; four brothers, Carson, William, Angus, Clarence. The body is in Sydney Memorial Chapel, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Sunday. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in St. Margaret's Church, Rev. Robert Neville officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

McDOUGALL, Edward E. - 5 Stewood Dr., Howie Centre, formerly of Grand Mira North, died January 31, 1993, at Breton Bay Nursing Home, Sydney. Born in Grand Mira North, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Isobel (Gillis) McDougall. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. He retired from Canada Post in 1980 having worked as a courier on the Sydney East Bay route. He was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Army, serving from 1942-1946. He is survived by his wife, the former Jean McCormick; three daughters, Marie (Mrs. David MacLean), Howie Centre; Josephine (Mrs. Damien Beaton), Port Hawkesbury; Kimberley, at home; son, Dan, Ottawa; sister, Mrs. Annabelle Gillis, Sydney; four brothers, John A., Sydney; Duncan, Sydney River; Lawrence, Dorchester, Mass.; Angus, Havre Boucher; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Caroline Jean; brother, Dan Hugh in infancy. The body is in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Rev. Stanley McDonald officiating. Burial will be Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to any charity.

MacDOUGALL, Angus Francis - 71, Frankville, Antigonish County, formerly of Grand Mira North, Cape Breton County, died February 11, 1993, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Grand Mira, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Isabel (Gillis) MacDougall. He was a member of St. Paul's Church, Harve Boucher and employed with Antigonish District School Board as a bus driver from 1956 until retirement in 1986. He is survived by his wife, the former Anita Levangie; two sons, Norman, Edmonton; Carmen, Eastern Passage; four foster sons, Wayne Campbell, Glenn Daviav, both of Toronto; Garry Campbell, Halifax; Jerry Daviav, Frankville; sister, Annabelle, Sydney; three brothers, John, Duncan, both of Sydney; Lawrence, Dorchester, Mass.; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Edward, John Hughie in infancy. The body is in St. Paul's Centre, Harve Boucher, visiting 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Paul's Church, Rev. Angus MacGillivray officiating. Spring burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, Antigonish Branch. Arrangements are under the direction of Curry Brothers Funeral Directors Ltd.

MacISAAC, Dan J. - 90, 286 Ellsworth Ave., New Waterford, died June 10, 1993, in New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in Grand Mira, he was a son of the late Lauchie and Mary (Currie) MacIsaac. He was employed with S & L Railway for 25 years and was a member of St. Agnes Parish. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his wife, the former Frances MacMahon; two daughters, Anne, Sydney; Mary (Mrs. Don MacIsaac), New Waterford; a grandson. He was predeceased by five brothers, John Agnes, Archie, Stephen, Hector, Alex; a grandson. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Agnes Church, Rev. Raymond King officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery.

MacKINNON, John Martin - 63, 43 Jefferson Lane, Sydney, formerly of Grimsby, Ont., died June 9, 1993, at home. Born in Grand Mira, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary Lucy (Gillis) MacKinnon. He was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney; 4th degree member of Knights of Columbus and belonged to lodges in both Grimsby, Ont., and Sydney River. He was involved in the Cape Breton Gaelic Society and retired in 1992 after being employed in Hamilton, Ont., with Stelco Steel for 25 years, prior to which he had been employed with Sydney Steel Corp. He is survived by his wife, the former Theresa Lynch; two daughters, Nancy, Andrea, both of Grimsby; two sons, Michael, David, both of Grimsby; four sisters, Kay Hiltz, Jean Fitzpatrick, Theresa MacNeil, all of Sydney; Jessie Wright, Marion Bridge; three brothers, Bernard, Allie, Joseph, all of Sydney; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers, Lauchie, John, Philip Duffy; three sisters, Mamie, Lizzie, Mary in infancy. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, where a Knights of Columbus prayer service will be 7:30 p.m. tonight. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira, Rev. Robert Neville officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity.

MacDONALD, Rev. Bernard Roderick - 69, R.K. MacDonald Guest House, Antigonish, died August 1, 1993, in the guest house. Born in Upper Grand Mira, Cape Breton County, he was a son of the late Dougald and Sarah Jane (Currie) MacDonald. He received his early education in Sydney and graduated from Saint Francis Xavier University with a bachelor of arts degree. He received his theological education at Holy Heart Seminary in Halifax and was ordained to the priesthood at Saint Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish, on June 3, 1950. After his first appointment as assistant at Paroisse Saint Pierre in Cheticamp, he took ill. Following extensive brain surgery at the Montreal Neurological Institute, he recuperated at Saint Martha's Hospital in Antigonish. After this time, he served as assistant in a wide variety of parishes in the Diocese of Antigonish; Sacred Heart in Sydney; St. Patrick's in Lochaber; St. Lawrence's in Mulgrave; St. Mary's in Mabou; St. Eugene's in Dominion and especially at St. Ninian's Cathedral in Antigonish. He served as assistant and in residence at the cathedral for over 20 years. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Mary Hopkins, Toronto; Mrs. Kaye MacLellan, Boston, Mass.; Mrs. Annie MacLellan, Grand Mira; brother, James, Sydney Forks. Visitation will be this afternoon in MacIsaac's Funeral Home, Antigonish. The body will be transferred to St. Ninian's Cathedral, where a vigil service will be 8 p.m. tonight, and where funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Bishop Colin Campbell officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery.

GALLANT, Jason Wilfred Henry - 23, Framboise, Richmond County, formerly of Toronto, died August 9, 1993, in Framboise. Born in Victoria, B.C., he was a son of Julia Gallant, Framboise, and Lawrence O'Donnell, Medicine Hat, Alta. He was a member of St. Margaret's Parish, Grand Mira and attended service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Framboise. He recently acquired his grade 12 equivalency diploma in Sydney. He had been employed in the family run canteen business in Framboise. He is survived by his maternal grandmother, Kathleen Gallant, Framboise; paternal grandfather, John O'Donnell, Toronto; stepsister, Kelly O'Donnell, Medicine Hat; half-brother, Morgan O'Donnell, Medicine Hat. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Church, Reserve Mines, Rev. Joseph MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery, Reserve. Donations may be made to Izaak Walton Killam Children's Hospital, Halifax.

MacDOUGALL, Edward Aloysius - 59, 91 Park St., Dominion, died December 5, 1993, in Glace Bay Hospital, South Street. Born in Grand Mira, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary Catherine (MacArthur) MacDougall. He was a capenter by trade and a member of the carpenters union. He was a member of Church of Immaculate Conception. He is survived by his wife, the former Lorraine Lawrence; five sons, Cameron, Glenn, Greg, all of Dominion; Joey, Jimmy, both of Halifax; three daughters, Laureen (Mrs. Jim McDonald), Dominion; Beverly (Mrs. John MacMullin), Glace Bay; Brenda (Mrs. Peter Steele), Dartmouth; two brothers, Alex, John, both of British Columbia; sister, Christina Martin, Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Church of Immaculate Conception, Rev. John MacKinnon officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Dominion.

CURTIS, Patrick - 69, 38 Mansfield St., Glace Bay, died February 15, 1994, in Glace Bay. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Michael and Ellen (Farrell) Curtis. He resided in Grand Mira for 18 years. He was a coal miner and retired from Phalen Colliery in 1987. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Glace Bay. He is survived by his wife, the former Tessie MacLean, formerly of Reserve Mines; daughter, Patricia (Mrs. Neil Turner), Alberta; four sons, Michael, Birch Grove; Eugene, Kimble, both at home; Janssen, Edmonton; two grandchildren; sister, Margaret Holloway, Glace Bay. No visitation by request. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will 9 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Rev. Angus Morris officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Donations may be made to any charity. Arrangements under the direction of Curry's Funeral Home, 140 Main St., Glace Bay.

TREMBLAY, Mary Ann - 79, Sydney River, died February 15, 1994, in Sydney City Hospital. Born in Upper Grand Mira, she was a daughter of the late Angus and Penelope (Currie) MacMillan. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sydney River. She is survived by a son, Paul, Westmount; two sisters, Effie Nugent, Gertrude Whalen, both of New Waterford; a granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband, George; daughter, Ozanne; four brothers, Duncan, Dan, John, Hugh; three sisters, Ann, Agnes, Margaret. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Rev. Paul MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.

GILLIS, Donald John (Dan J.) - 89, 19 McKenzie St., Glace Bay, died May 8, 1994, in Glace Bay Hospital, South Street. Born in Grand Mira North, he was a son of the late Martin D. and Catherine (Campbell) Gillis. He was a member of St. Anne's Parish and a former owner of Gillis' Market. He is survived by five daughters, Rosemary (Mrs. Ronald (Buddy) MacDonald), Glace Bay; Jessie (Mrs. Winston McMullen), Front Lake Road; Lorna (Mrs. Joseph MacDonald), Dartmouth; Anette (Mrs. Keith Meagher), Edmonton, Alta.; Paula (Mrs. Ronald L'Esperance), Prospect; two sons, Donald, Victoria Bridge; Michael, Glace Bay; two sisters, Florence (Mrs. Armand Presseau), Cambridge, Ont.; Clare (Mrs. Harry Murphy), East Bay; three brothers, John Alex, Lawrence, both of Grand Mira; Phonse, Mount Denson; 38 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Ann MacDougall; four daughters, Margaret O'Neill, Catherine MacDonald, two in infancy; three brothers, Joseph, Allan, Bernard; four sisters, Anne Petrie, Mary, Lucy Ellen, Sister Josephine Gillis CND. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in V.J. McGillivary Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Anne's Church, Rev. Norman MacPhee officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery.

CAMPBELL, Mary Effie - 86, MacGillivray Guest Home, Sydney, died May 15, 1994, in the home. Born in Grand Mira, she was a daughter of the late Archie and Mary Anne (MacIsaac) MacEachern. A retired school teacher, she taught in Grand Mira in the 1930s. She pioneered the special education movement when she taught for the Sydney Kiwanis Club and later in the Sydney school system. She was past president of Holy Redeemer CWL and local Home and School Association. She is survived by five sons, Neil, Sydney Mines; Archie, Toronto; John (Blick), Robert, both of Sydney; Rev. Greg, Saint Francis Xavier University, Antigonish; daughter, Barbara Horechuk, Sydney; two brothers, Archie, Alex; two sisters, Sarah Shea, Jessie Khattar; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John Edward; brother, Hector; two sisters, Margaret, Elizabeth. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Redeemer Church, Sydney, Rev. George MacInnis officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations may be made to any charity.

DAULT, Rejean Joseph - 64, Campbelldale Road, Marion Bridge, died June 27, 1994, in Sydney Community Health Centre. Born in Val D'Or, Que., he was a self-employed contractor and member of St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira. He is survived by a daughter, Marianne (Mrs. Adam Sharpe), East Bay; stepdaughter, Janet MacGuigan, Marion Bridge; two stepsons, Stanley Rose, Marion Bridge; Joseph Rose, Ontario; five grandchildren; brother, Roland, Quebec. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Angela Rose; brother, Lucienne. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Margaret's Church, Rev. Bob Nevill officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery.

GILLIS, Florence Elizabeth (Lizzie) - 79, MacGillivary Guest Home, Sydney, died July 25, 1994, in the home. Born in Grand Mira South, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Flora (MacDougall) Gillis. She was a member of St. Theresa's Parish, Sydney. She was employed as a housekeeper in both Sydney and Ottawa for many years. She is survived by two sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Michael MacKinnon), Cathy Gillis, both of Sydney; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Anne MacKinnon, Annie MacIsaac. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, Sydney, Rev. Joe MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations may be made to any charity.

GILLIS, Rose Catherine - Maple Hill Manor, formerly of 213 Mahon St., New Waterford, died September 1, 1994, in New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in Grand Mira, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (MacDonald) Gillis. She was a member of St. Agnes Church and CWL. She is survived by two sisters, Agnes, New Waterford; Josephine (Mrs. Peter MacLeod), Beaver Cove; brother, Alex, Beaver Cove; foster brother, Raymond Murphy, New Waterford; six nieces; four nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters, Annie, Margaret, Janie; brother, Jimmy. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday in St. Agnes Church. Burial will be in parish cemetery.

MacISAAC, Hector - 87, 38 Rockway Ave., Sydney, formerly of Grand Mira South, died September 6, 1994, in Sydney Community Health Centre. Born in Gabarus, he was a son of the late Dan and Penny (MacKinnon) MacIsaac. He was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney. He was a laborer and farmer all of his life and was employed with the Department of Highways for a number of years. He is survived by three sisters, Dolena (Mrs. John O'Neill), St. Catharines, Ont.; Jessie (Mrs. Archie MacArthur), Sydney; Margaret, at home; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Annie Gillis; two brothers, John Archie, John Joe; two sisters, Sarah, Mary. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony Daniel Church, Rev. Leo Boone officiating. Burial will be in St. Margaret's Parish Cemetery, Grand Mira. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

GILLIS, Margaret - 94, 404 Whitney Ave., Sydney, died January 6, 1995, in Sydney City Hospital. Born at River Denys Mountain, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (MacDonald) MacLellan. She was a member of St. Theresa's Parish, Sydney and a former member of the ladies aid and CWL. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are a daughter, Mary, with whom she resided; son, Joseph, Howie Centre. She was predeceased by her husband, James A.; brothers, Rev. John Joseph, Duncan, Dan Archie, Alex, John Dan, Angus, Donald; sisters, Marcella Gillis, Catherine Becht. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in St. Theresa's Church, Rev. J.A. MacNeil officiating. Burial in St. Margaret's Cemetery, Grand Mira under the direction of T.W. Curry Ltd. Donations to any charity.

REDQUEST (MULLER), Ruth M. - 20 Intercolonial St., Sydney, died March 8, 1995, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late David Hansen and Alice Hazel (Fleet) Nowe. She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish, Sydney. She was involved in foster care for many years and ran a boarding house in northend Sydney for a number of years. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are her husband, Art; daughters, Marilyn (Mrs. Joseph Arsenault), Marguerite (Mrs. Scott MacKay), Sydney; sons, David, James, Vancouver; Ronald, Sydney; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Albert Peter Muller; grandson, David; brother, Lawrence. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Church, Rev. R.D. Smith officiating. Burial in St. Margaret's parish cemetery, Grand Mira. Donations to Cape Breton Palliative Care Society or any charity.

GILLIS, John Angus - 79, Grand Mira South, died March 23, 1995, at home. Born in Grand Mira South, he was a son of the late Sandy and Agnes (Gillis) Gillis. He was a member of St. Margaret's Parish, Grand Mira, where he had been an active member of the men's club. He worked as a farmer in Grand Mira and also in the open hearth department of Sydney Steel Corporation, retiring in 1981 after 20 years service. Surviving are his wife, the former Nan Thomas; daughters, Elizabeth, Toronto; Sandra MacDonald, Sydney; Mary (Mrs. Joseph Burke), Carmel (Mrs. Wells Woodill), Coxheath; Joan (Mrs. Allan Keating), Sydney River; Stella (Mrs. Philip Stow), Ottawa; Margaret, Anne (Mrs. Pierre LeBrasseur), Dartmouth; sons, Donnie, Hamilton, Ont.; Raymond, Sydney; Joseph, at home; 20 grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, James, Danny. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Margaret's Church, Rev. Bob Neville officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to St. Margaret's cemetery fund.

MacKINNON, Cpl. Neil Bernard - 24, 69 Glamis Dr., Calgary, Alta., formerly of Sydney River, died March 27, 1995, as the result of a training accident at CFB Suffield, Alta. Born in Sydney, he was a son of Bernie MacKinnon, Sydney River, and the late Pauline MacKinnon. He was a member of Canadian Armed Forces and was stationed in Calgary with the 1st Battalion Princess Patrica Canadian Light Infantry and was a 1988 graduate of Riverview High School. He was a former member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Surviving are a sister, Tracey, at home; brother Ryan, at home. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Rev. Paul MacDonald officiating. Burial in St. Margaret's Parish Cemetery, Grand Mira.

MacKINNON, Daniel Joseph - 79, Hay Cove, Richmond Co., died April 6, 1995, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born at French Road, Mira, he was a son of the late Hugh and Elizabeth (Campbell) MacKinnon. He taught school for 34 years, 32 of those years were in Johnstown from where he retired in 1974. He was a very active coordinator and participant in all parish, school and community activities of Sacred Heart Parish, Johnstown. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary MacNeil; daughter, Gail (Mrs. George Johnson), Hay Cove; sons, Harold, Whitney Pier; Charlie, Toronto; Stanley, Sarnia, Ont.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Neil, Grand Mira. He was predeceased by sons, Daniel H., Michael; four brothers; three sisters. Visitation 3-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in Johnstown parish hall. Funeral 11 a.m. Sunday in Sacred Heart Church, Johnstown, Rev. Dan Doucet officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter's.

CAMPBELL, Joseph (Dody) - 80, Glace Bay, formerly of Grand Mira, died April 19, 1995, in DVA wing of Glace Bay General Hospital. Born at Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Alex D. and Catherine (Campbell) Campbell. He was a longtime owner/ operator of Sally Ann Bakery and Bades Bakeshop, Glace Bay and was past president of Atlantic Bakers Association. He was one of the driving forces of a group under the direction of Rev. E.J. Nash which was instrumental in the realization of St. Anne's Summer Camp at Long Island, Cape Breton. Upon retirement, he and his wife, Mary, resided in Grand Mira for the past 23 years, where he was a member of St. Margaret's Church. While living in Glace Bay, he was a member of St. Anne's Church and later Holy Cross Church. He was a very active member of the Mira and District Adult Recreation Centre. He served with the Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary (Steph) MacDonald; son, Blair, Calgary, Alta.; daughters, Ann (Mrs. Philip LeSauvage), Scarborough, Ont.; Elaine (Mrs. Vaughan Chisholm), Antigonish; 10 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; sisters, Anita Demetrick, California; Agnes (Lit) Brown, Sydney; brother, Ronnie, New York. He was predeceased by brothers, Michael, Douglas, Clayton; sisters, Chrissie Murphy, Kathleen Calder, Mary Morrison, Anna Emmerson. Funeral 11 a.m. today in St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira, Rev. Robert Neville officiating. Cremation to follow. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity. Arrangements under the direction of Curry's Funeral Home, Glace Bay.

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MacARTHUR, Mary Ann - 100, MacGillivary Guest Home, Sydney, formerly of Essex St., Sydney, died May 9, 1995, in the home. Born in Upper Grand Mira, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (MacDougall) Currie. She was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Sydney. She spent most of her life in the United States, returning to Sydney after the death of her husband. Surviving are sisters, Agnes (Mrs. Joe Angus MacDonald), with whom she resided in Sydney; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Archie; sister, Lucy; an infant sister. No visitation by request. Memorial service 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Church, Sydney, Rev. Sandy MacNeil officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to MacGillvray Guest Home or any charity. Arrangements under the direction of T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney.

WRIGHT, Norman George - 68, Marion Bridge, died May 11, 1995, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born at Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Arthur and Nellie (Shard) Wright. He was a member of St. Margaret's Parish, Grand Mira. He was self- employed for many years in the trucking business, retiring only recently. He was a former president of Cape Breton County Truckers Association and was a longtime seasonal employee of the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation. Surviving are his wife, the former Jessie MacKinnon; daughters, Bernice Clarke, Marion Bridge; Diane (Mrs. Eric Durant), Sydney; Lucy (Mrs. Kevin Thomas), Marion Bridge; son, Bill, Marion Bridge; sisters, Nellie (Mrs. Harold Grant), Hillside Mira; Beatrice (Mrs. Joe Lamourea), Toronto; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Arthur, Willie; sister, Florence Ciszewski. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira, Rev. Robert Neville officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to Cape Breton Palliative Care Society.

MacDOUGALL, A. Isabell - 83, 19 MacKenzie St., Glace Bay, died July 23, 1995, in Glace Bay Hospital, Main Street. Born in Grand Mira North, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Andrew and Jessie (Gillis) MacDougall. She was a member of St. Anne's Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are sisters-in-law, Rose MacDougall, Isabell MacDougall, Sydney. She was predeceased by sisters, Mary Ellen, Mary Ann; brothers, Hugh, Andrew. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Homes Ltd., 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Anne's Church, Rev. Paul McGillivray officiating. Burial in parish cemetery.

MacCORMICK, John Alexander - 66, 46 Union Highway, New Waterford, died August 10, 1995, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Grand Mira, he was a son of the late Steve and Flora (MacDonald) MacCormick. He was a retired coal miner. and member of St. Michael's Parish, River Ryan. He was an avid horseman and member of Cape Breton Horsemen's Association; United States Trotting Association, and was a driver and trainer for many years. Surviving are his wife, the former Olive O'Handley; daughters, Velma (Mrs. Jordan Walsh), Halifax; Beverly (Mrs. Alvin O'Brien), River Ryan; Rose Lynn, at home; sons, Allie, Lingan; Stevie, Kevin, Raymond, River Ryan; Brian, Cambridge, Ont.; Bobby, Blaise, at home; Joseph, Newport Richie, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; brother, Vince, River Ryan; sisters, Kay (Mrs. Simon Haddad), Sydney; Mary (Mrs. Howard Fuhrer), New York; Helen (Mrs. John MacDonald), Bras d'Or; Anne Marie (Mrs. John Campbell), River Ryan. He was predeceased by two sons; daughter-in-law, Darlene MacCormick. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday in St. Michael's Church, River Ryan, Rev. Bill Rankin officiating. Burial in parish cemetery.

WRIGHT, Jessie Mary - 67, Marion Bridge, died October 12, 1995, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Grand Mira, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Lucy (Gillis) MacKinnon. She was a member of St. Margaret's Parish, Grand Mira. Over the years she was very active in the family business. Surviving are daughters, Bernice Clark, Ontario; Diane (Mrs. Eric Durant), Sydney; Lucy (Mrs. Kevin Thomas), Marion Bridge; son, Bill, Marion Bridge; sisters, Kay Hiltz, Jean Fitzpatrick, Theresa MacNeil, Sydney; brothers, Bernard, Allie, Joe, Sydney; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman; brothers, John, Lauchie, John, Philip Duffy; sisters, Mamie, Lizzie, Mary in infancy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira, Rev. John Morrison officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Cape Breton palliative care.

GILLIS, Rose Marie (Rea) - 61, Grand Mira South, died December 7, 1995, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Sarah (MacSween) Black. She was a member of St. Margaret's Parish, Grand Mira. Surviving are her husband, John G.; daughters, Helen (Mrs. David Ferguson), Dutch Brook; Anne, Mary, at home; Theresa, Sydney Mines; Donna (Mrs. Edward Niedzielski), Sandfield Road; Kim (Mrs. Glenn MacDonald), Meadows Road; Karen, Halifax; Arlene (Mrs. Dexter Wiseman), Grand Mira; sons, Steve, Sydney River; Ronnie, Grand Mira; sister, Helen (Allie) (Mrs. Earl Reid), Sydney; brothers, Rannie, Allison, Sydney; Stephen (Billy), Alberta; 16 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Janice in infancy; brother, David; sister, Isabel. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira, Rev. John Morrison officiating. Burial in parish cemetery.

GILLIS, Michael James - 65, Thornhill, Ont, formerly of Grand Mira, died January 3, 1996, in St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto. Born at Grand Mira, he was a son of the late Neil J. and Annie (MacArthur) Gillis. He was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, and York University, Toronto. Before his retirement, he was vice-president of Conti International. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Jo Jeffery; daughters, Ann (Mrs. Pat McDermott), Toronto; Mary Jo, Vancouver; sons, Royden, Michael, Toronto; sisters, Agnes (Mrs. John MacCormick), Halifax; Liz (Mrs. Dan MacPhee), Sydney; brothers, Gerald, John, Grand Mira; Francis, Kitchener, Ont.; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother, Ronald; sister, Florence. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Friday, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira, Rev. N. MacPhee officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to Children's Wish Foundation of Canada.

GILLIS, Joseph Anthony - 78, Sutherland Street, Sydney, died February 5, 1996, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Grand Mira, he was a son of the late Dan and Rachel (Walker) Gillis. He was a member of St. Theresa's Parish, Sydney, and formerly employed at the radar base. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas with the West Novas. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Catherine MacNeil; daughters, Mary, Ann, Sydney; sons, Francis, Eddie, Sydney; sisters, Annie Mugridge, Sydney; Elizabeth Breen, Mary, Ontario; brothers, Angus, Dominic, Ontario; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Donald, Archie. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Theresa's Church, Rev. John Morrison officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.

GATTO, Louis L. - 89, Victoria Mines, formerly of French Road, Marion Bridge, died April 4, 1996, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Riese, Italy, he was a son of the late Giovanni and Martina (Girardello) Gatto. He was a member of Sacred Heart Mission Church, Marion Bridge, and Mira District Community Recreation Centre. He was a miner, woodsman, and lobster fisherman over the years. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Bert, Gaudenzio, Gordon, Romie, Tony; sisters, Veronica, Irene, Marie Kavanaugh, Conda Gaetan. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Mission Church, Rev. John Morrison officiating. Burial in St. Margaret's Parish cemetery, Grand Mira South. Donations to Sacred Heart Mission Church building fund.

MacEACHERN, Archie Leo - 91, 46 Margaret St., Sydney, died April 5, 1996, at home. Born at Grand Mira, Cape Breton Co., he was a son of the late Archie and Mary Anne (MacIsaac) MacEachern. He was a member of St. Theresa's Church, Sydney, and retired from the wire and nail mill at Sysco in December 1969 after 36 years. He maintained a lifelong interest in Gaelic language and music. Surviving are his wife, the former Jessie MacLeod; daughters, Anna Poirer, Mary French, Sydney; sons, John L., Donnie, Archie, Jim, Leonard, Mike, Sydney; sisters, Jessie Khattar, Halifax; Sarah Shea, Stoneham, Mass; brother, Alex, Sydney; 11 grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother, Hector; sisters, Margaret Keough, Elizabeth, Mary Campbell. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday in St. Theresa's Church, Rev. John Morrison officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to any charity.

McKINNON, John Angus - 94, 56 May St., Scotchtown, died April 25, 1996, in New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in Upper Grand Mira, he was a son of the late John and Mary Ann (MacIntyre) McKinnon. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a member of St. Michael's Church. He was employed with Dominion Coal Company until his retirement and later with Sydney Board of Trade. Surviving are sons, Donald John, at home; Alex, Hamilton, Ont.; Archie, New Waterford; Robert, Sydney Forks; Angus, Hamilton, Ont.; daughters, Joanne (Mrs. Lonny Nearing), New Boston Rd.; Marion (Mrs. Tom Williamson), Scotchtown; Catherine, Sydney; Mary (Mrs. John Warren), Rita (Mrs. William Moore), New Waterford; Ernestina (Mrs. Hugh MacArthur), Sydney; 18 grandchildren; 4 greatgranchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Catherine Thomas; sister, Mary MacDonald. Visitation, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. tonight, Knights of Columbus prayers, 7:30 p.m. tonight, both in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Homes Ltd., funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Michael's Church, Scotchtown, Rev. Bill Rankin officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to St. Michael's Cemetery Fund.

MacEACHERN, Joseph Edward - 73, Jagers Cove, Grand Mira North, formerly of Park Street, Sydney, died July 6, 1996. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late John and Margaret (Campbell) MacEachern. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders, whom he represented in Holland at the 50th anniversary of D-Day celebrations. After completing his war service, he attended the veteran's upgrading program in Pictou where he earned his high school diploma. He attended Queen's University and St. Francis Xavier University. In 1951, he graduated with his bachelor of commerce degree. He taught accounting part-time at St. Francis Xavier Junior College, Sydney, for several years while a member of the public accounting firm of Hunt & Roach. In 1971, he was appointed clerktreasurer of the municipality of Cape Breton County, a position he held until he retired in 1988. An avid sportsman, he was a member of the 1951 St. Francis Xavier Varsity Hockey Team which was inducted into the Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame in 1992. He was a former member of Lingan Golf and Country Club, Sydney Curling Club and Sydney Dart League. In 1994, he was inducted into the Royal Canadian Legion Curling Hall of Fame. He served three terms as president of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12, Sydney and was bestowed the Meritorious Service Award and the Palm Leaf. A strong supporter of the community, in 1964 he served as chair of the United Appeal campaign. He twice offered for federal election as a liberal candidate in Cape Breton, the Sydneys and he served on the Residential Tenancies Board. Until recently, he served as president of the parish council of St. Margaret of Scotland Church, Grand Mira. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, the former Gail Spence; daughters, Arlene Ferguson, Gail Jones, Sydney; sons, Joseph, Robert, Sydney; John, Arthur, Scarborough, Ont.; Mark, at home; Steven, Ottawa; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; sisters, Margaret MacEachern, CND, Delores MacNeil, Sydney; Grace Milne, Galt; brothers, Alex, Sydney; Cam, Dartmouth; York, Glace Bay; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by daughter, Margaret; son, Alex; sister, Anna MacEachern, CND; brother, Hugh. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Margaret of Scotland Church, Grand Mira South. Burial to follow in parish cemetery. Donations to the Veteran's Comfort Fund.

MacDONALD (Currie), Agnes - 94, Breton Bay Nursing Home, Sydney, formerly of 12 Essex St., Sydney, died August 7, 1996, in the home. Born in Upper Grand Mira, she was a daughter of the late John A. and Mary Ann (MacDougall) Currie. She was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Sydney, and a 50 year member of the CWL. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are daughters, Marie (Mrs. Douglas MacDougall), Westmount; sons, Daniel Joseph, Sydney River; Currie, Sydney; Anselm, New Glasgow; Vincent, Halifax; 22 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe Angus; daughters, Anita, Catherine; sisters, Mary, Lucy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Church. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to St. Joseph's Church building fund or any charity.

GILLIS, Donald Michael (Dannie) - 72, of Grand Mira South, died August 14, 1996, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Grand Mira, he was a son of the late Neil D. and Agnes (MacKinnon) Gillis. He was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces with a career that spanned nearly 30 years. While in the service, he was stationed at Marville, France; Portage la Prairie, Man.; Toronto and North Bay, Ont. He retired in 1973, then returned to Cape Breton in 1978. Before entering the service, he worked at Sydney Steel. He was an active member of St. Margaret's Parish. Surviving are daughter, Debra (Mrs. John Curtis), Cambridge, Ont.; sons, Gary, Grand Mira; Leonard, Timmims, Ont.; Ronald, Trenton, Ont.; sister, Sadie (Mrs. Allan MacNeil), Grand Mira; brothers, Rannie, Joe, Sydney; John, Jimmie, Grand Mira; seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Marie MacLean; brother, Neil; sister, Tina Baldwin; two infant brothers. Visitation 79 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira, Rev. Neil McKenna officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to St. Margaret's Parish building fund.

GILLIS, Margaret Jane (Jeanette) - 77, Grand Mira South, died August 30, 1996, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Grand Mira North, she was a daughter of the late Angus and Elizabeth (Gillis) MacLellan. She was a lifelong member of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Grand Mira South and member of the ladies auxiliary. Surviving are daughters, Bernadette (Mrs. Neil MacPhee), Rita (Mrs. Paul Orychock), Sydney; Eva (Mrs. John MacNeil), Howie Centre; Mary (Mrs. Lorne Aucoin), Sydney Forks; Norma (Mrs. Lloyd MacInnis), Marion Bridge; sons, Archie, Frenchvale; Bert, Sydney; David, Marion Bridge; Eugene, Grand Mira South; brothers, Donald, Martin, Grand Mira North; Frank, Mission, B.C.; sisters, Annie, Norfolk, Mass.; Sister Rita MacLellan, Scarborough, Ont.; Margaret (Mrs. Donald Gillis), North Sydney; Isabelle (Mrs. Herbie MacGillivary), South Bar; Sister Josephine MacLellan, Antigonish; 22 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Lauchie; sons, Eugene, Paul, both in infancy; grandson, Ian Lauchlin; brothers, Alexander, Vincent, Andy, John; sister, Rose. Visitation 79 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday in St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira, Rev. Norman MacPhee officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to St. Margaret's Church building fund, Grand Mira, or The Lung Association.

MacKINNON, Neil H. - 86, Grand Mira South, died September 8, 1996, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born at French Road, he was a son of the late Hugh and Elizabeth (Campbell) MacKinnon. He was an ardent member of St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira. He owned and operated a lumber business; worked as a carpenter with the Department of Highways and was an employee of Brookfield Foods for 19 years, retiring in 1975. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are his wife, the former Marion Lahey; sons, Fabian, Glace Bay; Joe Pat, Bryden, Allan, Campbell, Grand Mira; Charlie, Frenchvale; Russell, Howie Centre; Angus, Winnipeg, Man.; daughters, Anne Fraser, Alberta; Hughena Devoe, Cheticamp; Florence Roper, Port Alice, B.C.; Alena Turnbull, Truro; Edna Kennedy, Mississauga, Ont.; 39 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter, Pauline MacKinnon; brothers, John, Michael, Rannie, Russell, Dannie; sisters, Margaret, Margaret Rose, Mary Catherine; stepsisters, Sadie, Elizabeth. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira, Rev. Neil MacKenna officiating. Burial in parish cemetery, Grand Mira. Donations to St. Margaret's Church building fund.

MacKINNON, Joseph Patrick (Joe Pat) - 56, Grand Mira South, died September 26, 1996, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Grand Mira South, he was a son of the late Neil H. and Marion (Lahey) MacKinnon. He was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University, class of 1957. He was a teacher by profession for 30 years. He was an elected representative of District 13 School Board and at the time of his death served as chairman of the Cape Breton/Victoria Regional School Board. He served as vice-principal and later principal of Malcolm Munroe Memorial Junior High School. He was a councillor for Cape Breton County for 30 years; deputy warden for 15 years and warden for 3 years. He was vice-chairman of the 1987 Jeux-Canada Games. He was instrumental in establishly french immersion in schools; instrumental in establishing the New Dawn Guest Home at the radar base; instrumental in opening and operating a school cafeteria at Malcolm Munroe. Under his direction, as warden, the incinerator was put into operation at Grand Lake Road as well as many new Municipal services for residents of Cape Breton County. Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy Murphy; daughters, Patricia (Mrs. Michael Thompson), Kapuskasing, Ont.; Angela (Mrs. Shawn Lively), Sydney; sons, Neil, Minesville; Adrian, Grand Mira; Philip, CFB Borden, Ont.; Joseph Patrick Jr., at home; sisters, Annie, Medicine Hat; Hughena, Cheticamp; Edna, Mississauga, Ont.; Florence, Port Alice, B.C.; Alena, Truro; brothers, Fabian, Glace Bay; Bryden, Grand Mira South; Charles, Frenchvale; Allan, Grand Mira South; Russell, Sydney River; Campbell, Grand Mira; Angus, Winnipeg, Man.; seven grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Pauline; nephew, Cpl. Neil MacKinnon. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Saturday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira, Rev. Neil MacKenna officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to St. Margaret's Church building fund.

ROBERTS, Eva Maude - 71, 746 Intervale Rd., Grand Mira, formerly of Glace Bay, died January 30, 1997, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born at Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Mark and Fannie Warford. She was a member of St. Anthony's Church, Glace Bay. Surviving are daughter, Gail Courtemanche, Catalone Gut; sons, Terrance, Grand Mira North; Bill, Calgary; sisters, Rennie (Mrs. Albert Dejeet), Sydney; Bouleah (Mrs. Chuck Ruston), Ontario; five grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Terrance; brother, Chesley; son, Bobby; granddaughter, Tanya Gail. No visitation by request. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive visitors 1 p.m. Saturday until time of memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, both in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home and chapel, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay, Rev. Jake Andrea officiating. Burial in St. Anthony's Cemetery.

BOUDREAU, Sarah May - 82, 69 St. Peter's Rd., Sydney, former longtime resident of Glace Bay, died February 25, 1997, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Grand Mira, she was a daughter of the late John Allan and Mary Agnes (Gillis) MacDougall. She was a member of St. Theresa's Parish and a former member of St. Leo's Parish, Glace Bay. She was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of St. Leo's. Surviving are sister, Anne (Mrs. Dan McDonald), Watertown, Mass.; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred; brothers, Rannie, Johnnie, Leo; sister, Mary Ellen Muise. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Theresa's Church, Rev. Angus MacDougall officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association or Canadian Cancer Society.

MacKINNON, Michael Joseph (Mickey) - 66, 13 School St., River Ryan, died March 25, 1997, at home. Born in Grand Mira, he was a son of the late John Joe and Mary-Jane (McArthur) MacKinnon. He was a member of St. Michael's Church. He was employed with Devco for 22 years and later worked for Modern City Dairy from where he retired. He was an avid horseman for over 50 years and was inducted into the Horsemen's Hall of Fame in 1992. Surviving are daughters, Mary (Mrs. Stephen McSween), Milton, Ont.; Shelly (Mrs. George McLellan), River Ryan; Kelly (Mrs. Edward Peckham), Beaverbank; brothers, Art, Bennie, Gorden, Danny, New Waterford; John, Boston; Roddie, Westmount; sisters, Kay (Mrs. Phil Chiasson), Sydney; Agnes (Mrs. Murdock McKinnon), New Waterford; Janette MacKinnon, River Ryan; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Shirley Mary Quinn; son, Michael; brother, Alex. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Michael's Church, Rev. Bill Rankin officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.

MacEACHERN, John Joseph - 84, 30 Maple Ridge Dr., Sydney, formerly of Grand Mira South, died April 13, 1997, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Grand Mira South, he was a son of the late Anthony and Mary (MacKinnon) MacEachern. He was a farmer and lumberman. He retired after 25 years service from the Sydney Steel Plant, blooming mills department. He was a former employee of Sterling Mine, Richmond County. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are his wife, the former Madeline Presseau; daughters, Mary (Mrs. Gordon MacDougall), Sydney; Cecilia, Halifax; sons, Lawrence, Fredericton; Rene, Halifax; Arthur, Aspen, Guysborough Co.; Gerry, Ottawa; Bernard, John, Sydney; eight grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by sister, Catherine; son, Harold; infant daughter, Catherine Cecilia. No visitation. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Anthony Daniel Church, Rev. Leo Boone officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to T.W. Curry Ltd.

MacEACHERN, Alexander Thomas - 80, 134 Lorne St., Sydney, died April 16, 1997, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Grand Mira, he was a son of the late Archie and Mary Ann (MacIsaac) MacEachern. He was a member of St. Augustine Parish, Grand Lake Road. He was a member of the Cape Breton Horsemen Association and an associate member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12, Sydney. He was employed at Sydney Steel Corp., blooming mills department, for 28 years, retiring in 1981. He also worked as a driver for Moffatt Bros. Movers. Surviving are his wife, the former Genevieve Gillis; daughter, Sharron, at home; sisters, Mrs. Jessie Khattar, Halifax; Sadie (Mrs. James Shea), New Hampshire; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Margaret, Mary, Elizabeth; brothers, Archie, Hector. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Theresa's Church, Sydney, Rev. J. Atwood officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations to Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians or any charity.

MUGRIDGE, James Daniel - 65, Grand Mira South, Cape Breton Co., died May 28, 1997, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late John and Mary Ann (MacNeil) Mugridge. He was retired from the Blooming Mill Department at Sysco and he attended Sacred Heart Mission Church, Marion Bridge. Surviving are sons, James, Hamilton, Ont.; Ricky, Sydney; Alex, Grand Mira South; daughters, Helen (Mrs. Nelson MacLeod), Coxheath; Esther (Mrs. Bill Dewing), Brenda, Hamilton, Ont.; brothers, Bernie, Hamilton; Ralph (Buddy), Niagara Falls, Ont.; Raymond, Sydney; sister, Dorothy Chipman, Sydney; 15 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Dorothy Marie Croute; daughters, Diane, Ann; brothers, Robert, Ernest, John Leo, Gerald, Wilfred; infant sister, Theresa. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Mission Church, Marion Ridge, Rev. Neil McKenna officiating. Burial to follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.

MacINTYRE, Donald A. (Danny) - 67, 19 Rosewood Dr., Sydney, died May 31, 1997, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in French Road, he was a son of the late Joseph Hugh and Margaret (MacKinnon) MacIntyre (Grand Mira). He was employed at Devco for 40 years, retiring from the purchasing department as projects manager in 1987 due to illness. He was a life member of the Gaelic Society; member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12; 3rd degree member of Knights of Columbus and member of St. Theresa's Parish. He had a lifelong love of piping. He was best known for his skill and dedication as a teacher of piping. He instructed the Gaelic College Pipe Band for more than 16 years. He also instructed the MacDougall Girls Pipe Band, Iona Highland Village Pipe Band, Sydney Academy Air Cadets 29 Squadron and numerous individual students. He was always willing to give his time playing for charities and numerous social events. He was a member of the Cape Breton Highlanders, later known as the 2nd Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders, for 40 years, achieving the rank of pipe major and chief warrant officer. His bands performed at such places as the White House, the openings of the Canso Causeway and Seal Island Bridge, Expo '67 and the first Nova Scotia Tattoo. His individual accomplishments included judging at the Antigonish Highland Games, organizing the Sydney Highland Games in the late 1970s, playing in the Rose Bowl Parade and at the International Gathering of the Clans in Scotland, as well as playing at the opening of several facilities such as the Alexander Graham Bell Museum and the Department of Veteran Affairs building on Prince Edward Island. His piping compositions can be found in many local music publications. Surviving are his wife, the former Hazel Nolan, formerly of Glace Bay; daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Martin Gillis), Anne (Mrs. Kevin Everett), Sydney; sons, Donald, Trenton, Ont.; Joseph, Duncan, Sydney; seven grandchildren; sisters, Kay Novak, Evelyn MacPherson, Josephine MacDonald; brothers, Angus, Peter, Michael, Duncan, Joseph. He was predeceased by sisters, Mary Day, Ida, Rita. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Tuesday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Theresa's Church, Sydney. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, 70 St. Anthony Dr., Sydney, or Canadian Diabetes Association, 189 Townsend St., Sydney.

GILLIS, John Alex - 88, lifelong resident of Grand Mira North, died June 4, 1997, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born at Grand Mira North, he was a son of the late Martin D. and Catherine (Campbell) Gillis. He was a member of St. Margaret's Parish, Grand Mira, and a former member of the parish choir for many years. He was a lumberman and farmer all of his working life. Surviving are sisters, Clare (Mrs. Harry Murphy), East Bay; Mrs. Florence Presseau, Cambridge, Ont.; brothers, Lawrence, Grand Mira North; Alphonse, Hants County; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Bernard, Joseph, Dan, Allan; sisters, Sister Josephine, CSN; Ann Petrie, Mary, Lucy Ellen. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira, Rev. Neil McKenna officiating. Burial in St. Margaret's Parish Cemetery. Donations to St. Margaret's Parish building fund or any charity.

MUGRIDGE, Leo Gerald - 49, Grand Mira North, died July 5, 1997, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Anne (Gillis) Mugridge and the late Gerald Mugridge. He was a member of St. Margaret's Parish, Grand Mira. He was an honours graduate of Riverview Rural High School. He was an interprovincial licensed auto mechanic. He worked at Steel City Sales, Sydney, and for several years worked at Fred Lewis Irving, Sydney. He also worked at Hillcrest Motors in Halifax and in New Brunswick and in various garages across Canada. He enjoyed playing the bagpipes, farming, antique car restoration and spending time at Kelvin Glen, Cape Breton Co. Surviving are his common-law wife, Carolyn Novak; daughter, Deborah, Sydney; son, Leo Jr., Sydney; sister, Helen (Mrs. Russell Long), Gabarus; brother, Donald, Sydney; his former wife, Theresa Henney, Sydney; two nieces. He was predeceased by nephew, Adam; niece, Jennifer. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. Margaret's Church, Rev. Gerald Campbell officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery, Grand Mira.

MacEACHERN, Margaret A. - 79, 97 Riverview Dr., Sydney River, formerly of Victoria Bridge Grand Mira, died July 22, 1997, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Victoria Bridge, she was a daughter of the late John R. and Mary Effie (MacDonald) Currie. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sydney River, and a former member of St. Margaret's CWL, Grand Mira. Surviving are daughter, Mary Elaine, British Columbia; a granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband, Hector; sister, Annie; brother, Alex. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Friday in St. Margaret's Church, Grand Mira. Burial in parish cemetery, Grand Mira. Donations to St. Margaret of Scotland building fund, Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.

MacKINNON, Margaret Ann - 85, 84 Rockcliffe Cres., Sydney, died July 27, 1997, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Grand Mira South, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Flora (MacDougall) Gillis. She was a member of St. Theresa's Parish, Sydney. Surviving are daughter, Ann (Mrs. Charles Rogers), Calgary, Alta.; sons, Hughie, Glace Bay; Simon, John, Russell, Leo, Rannie, Sydney; Michael, Milford; sister, Cassie, Sydney; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael; sisters, Annie MacIsaac, Mary Ann MacKinnon, Elizabeth; a brother in infancy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Theresa's Church, Rev. A. MacDougall officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to any charity.

MACDONALD, Daniel Hugh - 80, Seaview Manor, Glace Bay, formerly a longtime resident of 38 Sharpes Lane, Tower Road, Glace Bay, died August 1, 1997, in the manor. Born in Oceanview, Gabarus, he was a son of the late Andrew and Catherine MacDonald. He was a member of St. Anthony's Church, Glace Bay. He resided for a period of time with his nephew, Andrew and wife Margaret and their daughter, Nicole, at 22 Peel St., Glace Bay. Surviving are sister Mary Christina MacDonald, Glace Bay. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in Curry Funeral Home, 140 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral to follow in St. Anthony's Church, Rev. Jake Andrea officiating. Cremation to follow. Burial at a later date in St. Margaret's Cemetery, Grand Mira. Donations to any charity.

CHIASSON, Mary Catherine (Kay) - 71, 47 Rear Victoria Rd., Sydney, died August 13, 1997, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Grand Mira, she was the eldest daughter of the late John Joe and Mary Jane (McArthur) MacKinnon. She was a member of St. Theresa's Parish and an advocate of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, devoting most of her leisure hours to knitting mitts for needy children. Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Phil; daughters, Dianne (Mrs. Winston Ingraham), Carolyn (Mrs. Jim Dawson), Sydney; sons, Melvin, Michael, Gary, Sydney; Arnold, Kingston, Ont.; brothers, Art, Bennie, Gordon, Danny, New Waterford; John, Boston; Roddie, Westmount; sisters, Agnes (Mrs. Murdock McKinnon), New Waterford; Jeanette MacKinnon, River Ryan; 13 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son in infancy; brothers, Alex, Mickey. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in St. Theresa's Church, Rev. Angus MacDougall officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to Victorian Order of Nurses, palliative care or Canadian Cancer Society.

MacGILLIVRAY, Bernard Anthony - 71, Trout Brook Road, Marion Bridge, died September 16, 1997, at home. Born in Antigonish County, he was a son of the late Donald R. and Cassie (Gillis) MacGillivray. He retired from John Inglis Co., Toronto. He was a member of Sacred Heart Mission Parish, Marion Bridge, and a member of Marion Bridge Adult Recreation Centre. Surviving are his wife, the former Ida Mae Johnston; son, Joseph Craig, Aberdeen, Scotland; stepdaughters, Gail (Mrs. Russell MacKinnon), Sydney River; Darlene (Mrs. Jim Whiting), Karen (Mrs. Donald MacGillivray), Marion Bridge; Julie (Mrs. Gary MacGillivray), Rose (Mrs. Steve Steiger), Toronto; stepson, Frank Sechi, Sydney; eight grandchildren; sisters, Catherine Stewart, Mary Delaney, Margaret MacLellan, Antigonish County; Theresa MacDonald, Pictou County; brothers, John, Pictou County; Alex, New Glasgow; Charlie, Mississauga, Ont. He was predeceased by brother, Donald; grandson, David Sechi. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral in Sacred Heart Mission Church, Marion Bridge, time to be announced. Burial in St. Margaret's Cemetery, Grand Mira. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cape Breton Palliative Care Society or the Children's Wish Foundation.

GILLIS, Annie Isabell - 86, died September 23, 1997, in Breton Bay Nursing Home, Sydney. Born in Grand Mira, she was a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Isabell (Gillis) McDougall. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sydney River, and the CWL. Surviving are daughter, Evelyn, Sydney; brothers, John A., Sydney; Duncan, Sydney River; Lawrence, Dorchester, Mass.; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Allan; daughter, Anne; brothers, Edward, Angus, one in infancy. Funeral 2 p.m. today in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River, Rev. Norman MacPhee officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cape Breton Palliative Care or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to T.W. Curry Ltd., Sydney.

MORRISON, Mary - 85, MacGillivary Guest Home, formerly of 27 Harbour View Dr., Sydney, died September 28, 1997, in the home. Born in Victoria Bridge, Grand Mira North, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Catherine (MacDonald) MacKinnon. She was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney, and the parish CWL. Before her marriage, she worked as a school teacher in Grand Mira. Surviving are her sister, Annie (Mrs. Doug Morrison), Sydney; a daughter-in-law and three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe; son, Ernie; brothers, John Joe, John Angus, Jimmy, Lauchie. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Anthony Daniel Church, Rev. Leo Boone officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Arthritis Society.

McLEAN, Patrick - 68, Grand Mira North, died November 29, 1997. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Ambrose and Harriet (MacPherson) McLean. While living in Glace Bay, he worked for Devco mines for 38 years, retiring as an official in 1986. He then resided in Grand Mira North until the time of his death. Surviving are his wife, the former Martha MacNeil; daughters, Sharon (Mrs. Myles Attwood), Milford, Mass.; Alanna (Mrs. Sam Smith), Gail (Mrs. Kevin Morrison), Grand Mira North; sons, Brian, Grand Mira; Kevin, Reserve Mines; Gary, Sydney; Darrell, Greenwood; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters, Ruth Bonaville, Muriel Durham; brother, Simon. No visitation by request. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to T.W. Curry Ltd.

MacKINNON, Theresa Cecilia - 59, 14 Rodney Ave., Grimsby, Ont., formerly of Sydney, died February 10, 1998, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of Mrs. Margaret (Peg) (Ryan) Lynch, Sydney, and the late John E. Lynch. She was a former member of St. Theresa's Parish, Sydney. She was a school teacher all her working life, teaching in Constantine School for 10 years, before moving to Ontario, where she taught school for a number of years in their school system. Surviving are daughters, Nancy, Andrea; sons, Michael, David; five grandchildren, all of Grimsby, Ont.; sisters, her twin Arlene Lynch, Sydney; Gerry (Mrs. Norman Campbell), Sydney; Jacqueline Briand, Antigonish; Patsy Murgatroyd, Cayman Islands. She was predeceased by her husband, John. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Friday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Theresa's Church, Sydney, Rev. W. MacPherson officiating. Burial in St. Margaret's Parish Cemetery, Grand Mira. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation.

GILLIS, John Alexander - 86, passed away peacefully at Carefield Manor on November 20, 1998. He was a resident of Carefield Manor for the past four years. Previous to this, he lived at 115 Cabot St. Born in Grand Mira, he was the son of the late Angus and Mary Gillis. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a past employee of the Sydney Steel Corporation. He is survived by his wife, the former Florence MacPherson; daughters, Sandra (Mrs. Yvon Lambert), Montreal; Valerie (Mrs. Rod MacDonald), Lower Sackville; Nancy (Mrs. Cameron McKinnon), Truro; son, Blaine (Janette MacPherson), Sydney; 11 grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was well-known and much loved for his warm smile and wonderful sense of humour. His special gift of making people laugh will be greatly missed by family and friends. Don't worry Dad, we will remember your words - "Keep smiling, it makes everyone wonder what you've been up to." Thanks for all the great laughs, Dad. We love you, Papa! The remains are resting in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, George Street, Sydney, with visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, November 22. The funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Monday, November 23, in St. Joseph's Church, Cabot Street, Sydney. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Memorial donations may be made to Carefield Manor, Sydney, or Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.

REDQUEST, Arthur John - 67, 20 Intercolonial St., Sydney, died November 24, 1998, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Dan and Catherine (MacLean) Redquest. He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish, Sydney. He was employed as a pipefitter, plumber and was also in construction for Local 682. He was an avid fisherman. Surviving are two stepdaughters; three stepsons; stepsister, Mary MacLeod, Sydney; brother, Charles, Sydney; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth (Muller); brothers, Ronald, Steven; stepbrothers, John Macdonald, Mike Redquest, Roddie Redquest; stepsisters, Isabel Brennan, Mary MacMullin. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 9 a.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Church, Sydney. Burial in St. Margaret's Parish Cemetery, Grand Mira. Donations to any charity.

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MACKINNON, John Gerald - 65, Grand Mira North, died on Thursday, March 22, 2007. Visitation held on Monday, March 26, in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass was held on Tuesday, March 27, at 11 AM. in Holy Redeemer Church. Interment will be held in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.

MACLELLAN DONALD J. - Donald J. of Grand Mira, N.S. on DEC 23rd, 2006 Husband of the late Annie Cecelia (MacDonald) MacLellan. Born in Grand Mira North to his late parents Angus A. and Elizabeth (Gillis) MacLellan. : -- http://www.twcurryparkviewchapel@nssympatico.ca

MACLELLAN ANNIE CECELIA - Annie Cecelia (nee MacDonald) of Grand Mira, N.S. on Dec 20th, 2006 Wife of Donald (see below) MacLellan of 62 years. Born in Grand Mira, N.S., the daughter of Dougald and Sara Jane (Currie) MacDonald. TW Curry Parkview Chapel

MCDONALD, Archie - In memory of Private ARCHIE MCDONALD who died on September 29, 1918, age 20 years old. Burial in ST. OLLE BRITISH CEMETERY Nord, France
Location: St. Olle is a village in the Department of the Nord 1 kilometre west of Cambrai on the main road towards Arras. From Cambrai follow the D939 road towards Arras. After about 2 kilometres turn left at a large roundabout towards the A2-A26 Motorway. The British Cemetery is about 600 metres down this road on the left. Grave Reference: C. 6.
Military Service:Service Number: 877191
Force: Army, Unit: Royal Canadian Regiment
Additional Information:
Date of Birth: December 7, 1897 Marion Bridge, Cape Breton s/o Donald, of Big Ridge. Commemorated on Page 455 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.

McDONALD, DONALD - The remarkable career of Donald McDONALD [b. 1792] ended on Monday with his death at his residence between Cow Bay and Mira River, in his 93rd year. Deceased was a native of Bellamere, North Uist, Scotland and came to this country in the year 1845, in consequence of having harbored a minister of the Free Church of Scotland and allowed him to conduct services in his home. 22-Dec 1885

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