BLAGDON, Carmen L. "Sonny"     52
North Sydney
The Cape Breton Post, January 2, 2007
Carmen Lloyd "Sonny" Blagdon, age 52, a resident of Musgrave Lane, North Sydney, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, at his home. Born in North Sydney, he was a son of the late Onslow and Mabel (Hood) Blagdon. Sonny was employed with Marine Atlantic in North Sydney since 1981. He was a member of the C.M.O.U. and C.M.S.G. unions. He was a senior electrical engineer and recently he became chief electrical engineer. During his employment Sonny worked aboard the M.V. Joseph and Clara Smallwood, M.V. Caribou, M.V. Atlantic Freighter and M.V. Erickson. He is survived by his stepbrothers, Donald (Bea) Hood, Point Aconi, Onslow Blagdon, Greenwood, Freddie Blagdon and Oscar Blagdon, both of N.L.; stepsisters, Gerry Donovan, North Sydney, Rita Nayo and Sadie Snook, both of N.L. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation for Sonny will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Tuesday) in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday from the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Luker officiating. Burial to take place at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be sent to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com

DOBSON, Edna 87
Sydney
The Cape Breton Post, January 23, 2007
Edna Mae Dobson, 87, a resident of MacGillivray Guest Home, formerly of Upper Prince Street, passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, at her residence. Born in Harbour Grace, Nfld., she was the daughter of the late George and Wilhelmina (French) Nichols. Edna was a member of St. Alban's Anglican Church and was employed for a number of years with Sydney Homemakers.

Surviving are her sons, James Jr. (Esther), P.E.I., Douglas (Linda), Niagara Falls, Richard (Mary), Sydney, and David (Claudia), Newfoundland; sisters, Sue Gushue and Eva 'Babe' Hollohan, Sydney, Nellie Ellis and Elizabeth Creber, Ontario; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Edna was predeceased by her husband, James in 1986, granddaughter, Debbie, sisters, Dorothy, Viola and Kay and brothers, Wesley, Charles, Gerald and Walter. Edna will be greatly missed by her four boys whom she dearly loved. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel today (Tuesday), 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydmemchapel@ns.sympatico.ca

FRENCH, Marguerite Theresa    84
Sydney
The Cape Breton Post, January 15, 2007
Marguerite Theresa French (nee Healey) passed away peacefully, with her daughter by her side, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, just short of her 85^th birthday. Born in Sydney on February 3, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Tom and Catherine (Fleming) Healey. At about age seven, Marguerite moved to Conception Bay, near St. John's, N.L., where she spent several adolescent years. As a young teenager, she moved with her family to Whitney Pier, Cape Breton and resided there until after her retirement, when she moved to the Ashby area of Sydney, to be closer to downtown conveniences.

On Feb. 16, 1943, she married Leonard French, her husband of nearly 64 years, with whom she raised four children. Marguerite had a strong desire to provide her children with more than she had received while growing up. To that end, in an era when relatively few married women worked outside the home, she cleaned private homes, and then was employed for 27 years in the kitchen of the former Sydney City Hospital, from which "Marg" retired in 1996, at the age of 64.

In her golden years, Marguerite enjoyed bowling with her husband. Into her eighties, she could be frequently seen walking throughout downtown Sydney, as the couple did most of their travelling on foot. It is likely this walking contributed significantly to her good health, which she maintained until recent years. Until her health began to fail, she faithfully attended St. Theresa's Church, Ashby.

Marguerite is survived by husband, Leonard; sons, Leonard "Butch" ( June), Oshawa, Ont., Raymond "Ray" (Sharon), Brooklin, Ont., Ernest "Ernie", Victoria, B.C. and daughter, Catherine "Kay" (Robert) Digou, South Bar, Cape Breton. In addition, she is survived by seven grandchildren, Sheri, Trish, Andrew, Amber, Marshal, Terry and Robert. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren. Marguerite is also survived by elder sister, Genevieve "Gen" Dwyer, Conception Bay, N.L. and younger brother, Ray, Hamilton, Ont. Marguerite was predeceased by sister, Ann Dwyer and stepsisters, Agnes and Eileen. She was also predeceased by brother, Ron and stepbrothers, Martin and Tom., Visitation will take place from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Sydney Memorial Chapel, WeltonStreet. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa's Church. A reception willfollow at the parish hall, with all invited. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Memorial donations may be made to theCanadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family through sydmemchapel@ns.sympatico.ca

HOWLEY, Susan Elizabeth (Lawless)     57
Boularderie
The Cape Breton Post, January 6, 2007
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother and dearest friend to so many people. Susan passed away peacefully surrounded by all her loved ones Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Everybody loved Susan, she was our sweetheart and angel here on earth. Everyone she met was touched by her generosity, kindness and open heart. She was never without a smile on her face even through her long courageous battle with cancer.

Susan was born Feb. 6, 1949, in North Sydney, the daughter of the late Thomas and Georgina Lawless, both from Newfoundland. She was the loving wife of Gratton Howley for 34 years; mother of Renee (Harold) MacDonald and granddaughter Hannah; Russell (Nicole) and grandson Tristen; Catherine and Mark (Tanya). She is survived by sisters and brothers, Ed Lawless, Jean (Milton) Farrell, Gerald (Mary) Lawless, Mary (Harry) Katrynuk, Linda (Darrell) Rendell, Mick (Bonnie) Lawless, Renee (Mark) Romanowsky, Patricia Lawless and Sue (Kenny) LeBlanc and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her mother-in- law, Theresa (Quinn) Howley; sister-in-law, Marguerite and brother-in-law, Melvin. Besides her parents she was predeceased by two infant siblings.

Susan was employed as a radiation technologist with the Cape Breton District Health Authority for 30 years. She enjoyed working with her fellow co-workers and helping all the patients she was in contact with on a daily basis. Her biggest love in life was her family and friends. There was nothing she enjoyed more than a family gathering with guitars playing, songs being sung and plenty of good food and laughter being spread around. She will always be with us, in our hearts and in our minds. We love you mom forever and always.

Visitation for Susan will be held Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Bras d'Or, with Rev. Peter MacLeod officiating. Burial to take place in St. Joachim Church Cemetery, Southside Boularderie. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com
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KING, Stella     81
Florence
The Cape Breton Post, January 11, 2007 Thursday
Stella King, 81, of Florence passed away peacefully at the Northside Guest Home, Jan. 10, 2007, with her family by her side. Born in Burin, N.L., Aug. 27, 1924, she was the daughter of the late George and Sarah (Clark) Hynes. Survived by her daughters, Sharon (Vince Bailey), Kay (Ernie Green); and sons, Kevin (Asta) and Kenny (Kitt); and son-in-law, Vernon Raymond. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Terry, Nancy, Calvin, Kaela, Justin, Wanda, Denise and Troy; 11 great-grandchildren. Living as well are her two sisters, Florence Patey, Sydney Mines, and Alice Hodder, Marystown, N.L. Predeceased by her husband, Louis King, daughter, Linda Raymond, sister, Mary Brown, brothers, Kenneth and Tom Pyke. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place as per her wishes. Service to be held at Trinity Anglican Church, Sydney Mines, 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, with Rev. Peter Rafuse officiating. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Bras d'Or. Arrangements are under the care of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to: d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca

MARSHE, Joyce (Mitchell) 79
New Waterford
The Cape Breton Post, January 23, 2007
Joyce Marshe, 79, an eight-year resident of Seaview Manor, Glace Bay, and formerly of Heelan Street, New Waterford, passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, in the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Cottrell's Cove, N.L., she was a daughter of the late Peter and Maude (Richards) Mitchell. Joyce was a member of Calvin United Church, New Waterford. She enjoyed being surrounded by family, namely her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are daughters, Coleen Marshe, Janet Marshe, both of Cambridge, Ont.; sons, Robert (Beatrice) Marshe, New Waterford, Peter (Terri) Marshe, Sydney, Stephen (Cheryl) Marshe, Cambridge, Ont.; brother, Derrick Mitchell, New Waterford; grandchildren, Colleen Marshe, Tammy Marshe, Robert J. Marshe, Alice (Lenny) Moffatt, Luke (Lisa) Marshe, Dianne McLeod, Wallace McLeod, Erica McLeod, Steven Dolson, Kyle Marshe, John Marshe; great grandchildren, Brady Marshe, Ainsle Marshe, Tanner Marshe Headley, Paige Marshe, Quinn Marshe, Nova Moffatt, Michael Kessler, Alison Kessler, Julie Kessler, Evan Warder, Derrick Dolson. Joyce was predeceased by her husband Wallace Marshe, son, Gordon Marshe, brothers, Paul Mitchell and Jim Mitchell. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral service will take place Thursday, Jan. 25, 2 p.m. in Calvin United Church with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Burial will follow in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown. Joyce's remains will be taken to the church at noon Thursday. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca

SLADE, Wilhelmina    84
New Waterford
The Cape Breton Post, January 3, 2007
Wilhelmina Slade, 84, of MacLeod Avenue, New Waterford, passed away peacefully Jan. 1, 2007, with her loving family by her side at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Victoria County, Nfld., she was a daughter of the late James and Emma (Wilcox) Sutton. Wilhelmina was a member of Calvin United Church, New Waterford. She had a strong faith and was devoted to her family and grandchildren. Wilhelmina was a creative mom who enjoyed cooking and knitting.

Surviving are her daughter, Anna (Bill Jr.) Marsh, New Waterford; sons, Clifford, Clarence (Ann), both of New Waterford, Albert, Toronto, Ont., Donald (Pat), Newfoundland; brother, Manuel (Elsie) Sutton, Newfoundland; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William, daughters, Tina and Mabel Jeanette, sisters, Hilda, Mary, Evelyn, brothers, Manuel, Bill, Herb, Charles, Ernest, Albert. Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, from noon until 1:45 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral service will take place Thursday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. in Calvin United Church with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown. A luncheon will follow in Calvin United Church Hall.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca

SULLIVAN, Elaine Annette (Davis)    54
Blacketts Lake
The Cape Breton Post, January 18, 2007
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Elaine Sullivan, loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend on Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Corner Brook, Nfld., Elaine is survived by her husband of 34 years, Bruce; daughters, Nicole and Mary and son, Stephen; sisters, Elizabeth (Clayton) Reid, Dorothy (Albert Vincent), Muriel (Tom) Goulding, Joanne (Bill) Goulding, Ellen (Harry) Clarke, Cindy (David) Brown, Callie (Darrell) Neil; brothers, Harry (Doris), Edgar (Olive), Bruce (Rhonda), Bill (Jody), Robin (Debbie), David; a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, and especially her good friend Debbie MacAulay. She was predeceased by parents, Edgar and Bertha Davis, sister, Evelyn and brother, Keith. Elaine will be remembered as a loving woman and a strong presence in every life she touched. Besides her family, Elaine's passion was gardening and enjoying the outdoors. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel, 49 Welton St. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel with Rev. Stephen Mills officiating. Interment will take place in Dr. John Pringle Memorial Cemetery, Blacketts Lake. Donations can be made in memory of Elaine to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to sydmemchapel@ns.sympatico.ca