HARDY, Roderick N. 74
Port Morien
The Cape Breton Post, May 24, 2008
It is with great sadness that the family of Rod Hardy announces his passing on May 22, 2008, surrounded by his family at the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow. Rod was born in Rose Blanche, Nfld., he was a resident of Port Morien for over 50 years. Rod started fishing at a very early age with his lifelong friend, Tom MacDonald. On a fishing trip to Cape Breton he met Elaine Robinson and in January 2008 they celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his son, Roland (Shirley Lecreux), Westville; daughters, Dorothy Jane (Michael McLean), Lower Sackville, and Rhodena (Robert Dearn), Timberlea. He adored his six grandchildren, Kyle and Michael Dearn, Jessica and Steven Hardy, Jordan and Noah McLean. Rod is also survived by his sisters, Sarah Pender, Dorothy Piercy, Merina Mauger, Sylvia Wagg and Alice Keizer. Rod was a retired member of the Boilermakers Union, Lodge 73, having been a member for 37 years. He was actively involved with the Port Morien Volunteer Fire Department for many years. Rod was predeceased by his parents, Esther and Jack Hardy and also an infant daughter. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Sunday. A funeral service will be held Monday, May 26, 2008, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ralph Johnston officiating. Burial will follow in Black Brook Cemetery. Family flowers only by request. Memorial donations in Rod's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada. Online condolences will be received by the Hardy family through vjmcgillivray.ca
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Shiretown Nursing Home in Pictou County for the exceptional care and compassion that they showed Rod during his short stay there and also to the Palliative Care doctors and nurses at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.

IANNETTI, L. Caroline Iannetti, 80
Sydney Mines
The Cape Breton Post, May 3, 2008
It is with heartfelt sadness the family announce the sudden passing of their beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend, Laura Caroline Iannetti, 80, a resident of Burchell Street, Sydney Mines, Thursday, May 1, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Gaultois, N.L., Caroline was the daughter of the late John and Lora (Porter) McDonald. Caroline taught business, retail and cosmetology for over 40 years at Patrick's Beauty College in Sydney and was a 40-year member of the Cosmetology Association. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her three sons, Roy (Irene), North Sydney, Patrick (Fred), Sydney, and Sammy (Gayle), Sydney Mines; five grandchildren, Roy, Robert, Krystal, James and Pat; four great-grandchildren; and a special grandniece, Cindy (Earl) Budden, who was so kind to Caroline. She was predeceased by her husband, Pasquale 'Pat' Iannetti, her sisters, Sarah andCassie and brothers, George, Phillip, Henry, Robert and Samuel. Visitation for Caroline 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 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, North Sydney, with Rev. Jim Attwood officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com

MacPHERSON, Blanche, 88
Sydney
The Cape Breton Post, May 6, 2008
The loving family of Laura Blanche MacPherson, 88, of Sydney, wish to announce her passing on Monday, May 5, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Codroy, Nfld., she was a daughter of the late John Robert and Annie (Grant) Kendall. Blanche was an adherent of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Sydney. Surviving are her daughters, Thelma MacKillop, Evelyn (Fred) Peters, Joan Morrison and Heather (Ben) Furey, all of Sydney; sons, Sandy (Iris), Ottawa, and Robert (Margaret), Elmsdale; sister, Mildred Marlay, Kingston, Ont.; 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Blanche was predeceased by her husband, Hector, son, Donald, daughter, Shirley Bonaparte, sisters, Ada, Margaret, Lillian, Ethel and Emma, brothers, Fred, George, Frank, Arch and Wallace, granddaughter, Darlene MacKillop, grandson, Norman MacPherson. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel today (Tuesday), 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Thursday, 2 p.m. with Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. For all you have done for the gifts you have given For the love you have shown in the life we are living We thank you with the whole of our hearts. As she would say, God Bless Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca

McDONALD, Mabel M.
Aug. 14, 1916-May 2, 2008
Glace Bay
The Cape Breton Post, May 6, 2008
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Mabel M. McDonald who died at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, May 2, 2008, with her family at her side. Born in Broad Cove, West Nfld., in 1916, she was the daughter of the late James Kenneth and Mary Grace (Budden) Francis. She came to Cape Breton at an early age, grew up in Glace Bay and remained here all her life. She lived at 40 Ling St., for the last 58 years.

Mabel was predeceased by her husband, Hugh Angus in 1966, sisters, Blanch, Shirley, Lil, Betty, Clemantine, Rita, Gladas, Violet and one brother, Dolland. She is survived by her sons, Hugh (Georgette), Coldbrook, Robert (Joyce), Winnipeg, Donald, Deep River, Charles, David, Winston (Arlene) and Jackie (Cathy), all of Glace Bay; daughters, Bessie (Ron), Sudbury, Marilyn (Mike) and Barbara (Willie), both of Glace Bay; one sister, Claras Dean, Glace Bay. Also surviving are numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Mabel celebrated a five generation family occasion in August 2006. She was a member of Knox United Church and was a very loving and caring person who always put others before herself. She learned to cook and bake at an early age; as she went to work at age 12 to help maintain the family home in Glace Bay. She loved singing hymns and sang in a choir in her early years, she always kept in touch with the church. In her later years, she enjoyed sitting in her favourite chair embroidering lace with needle and thread on tablecloths and pillowcases to give to her family and friends as gifts. Her hearty laugh would liven up any room. When she was widowed in 1966, she went out into the community to work and provide for her family, her philosophy was, "Don't sit still, keep going, never give up."

She was so proud of her Newfoundland heritage, which made her so strong to face her struggles and challenges. Her favourite pastime was sitting down with her family and friends enjoying a cup of Rita's tea - as we will continue to do this we will remember her. There will be no visitation, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, 849-7520. Online condolences may be sent to patten@seaside.ns.ca
She met all her life's challenges and struggles. With courage and strength. She always did her very best Now God has taken her To her well deserved rest.

MULROONEY, Patrick Joseph “Paddy”    34
Sydney
The Cape Breton Post, June 3, 2008
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Patrick Joseph Mulrooney, Saturday May 31, 2008, at home. Born and raised in Dunville, N.L., he was the son of Francis and Judy (Carroll) Mulrooney. Paddy spent most of his adult years with many friends and family in Sydney, N.S. Paddy worked and lived in Cape Breton over the past 17 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Cara (Legge) Mulrooney; daughter, Leaha; parents, Francis and Judy Mulrooney; father-in-law, Derek Legge (Linda Stone); mother-in-law, Darlene Sparling (Colby MacInnis); grandparents, Paddy and Nellie Carroll; brother, Frankie (Sherlaine Collins); sister, Colleen (Jody Merriam); sister-in-law, Kayla Sparling; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins; and one special godson, Tristen Kehoe. Paddy was predeceased by his grandparents, Francis and Angela Mulrooney, aunts, Sharon, Fatima, Rita and Kit, his uncle, Jimmy and sister-in-law, Denise Legge. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 3 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, with Fr. James Oliver officiating. Reception to follow. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com

NASH, Mabel Violet, 88
Albert Bridge/Ottawa
The Cape Breton Post, May 20, 2008
We are sad to announce the passing of our wonderful mother, Mabel Nash (Keeping), Monday, May 19, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Harbour Breton, N.L., she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Keeping. Mabel is survived by daughters, Beverley (Ron) Kennedy, Hillside/Mira, Maxine (Roger) Buck, Main-a-Dieu; son, Melvin (Carla) Nash, Ottawa, Ont.; and sister, Mary Smith, Meaford, Ont. She is also survived by grandchildren, Chris, Susan, Greg, Debbie, John, Anthony and Michael. She was predeceased by her husband, John Nash in 1999, and sisters, Emmie, Lottie and Addie. Visitation will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Wednesday, May 21, at 12:30 p.m. followed by service at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel with Capt. Bill and Major Velma Preston officiating. Interment will take place in Ottawa at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca

STRICKLAND, Ernest, 83
North Sydney
The Cape Breton Post, May 16, 2008
It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of Ernest Strickland, age 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in West Point, Nfld., he was the son of the late Percival and Beatrice (Billard) Strickland. In earlier years, while living in Newfoundland, Ernest worked as a fisherman and after moving to North Sydney, he was employed as a stevedore with Marine Atlantic and later a steward on the Marine Atlantic Vessels. He is survived by his wife, Corella (Neil) Strickland; his children, Earl (Sheila), Halifax, Olive (Donald) Warren, North Sydney, Georgina (Harold) Bowles, Catalina, Nfld., Linda Mansfield, Wayne (Kimberly), both of North Sydney, Sherry LeBlanc (Steve Timmons), Millville, his 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; his two sisters, Joyce Anderson, North Sydney, and Sadie Eady, Renfrew, Ont.; and also by his special niece, Gladys Leamon. He was predeceased by his son, Brian, granddaughter, Donna Warren, sons-in-law, Donald LeBlanc and Daniel Mansfield, sisters, Olive Strickland, Margaret Anderson, Eva Strickland and a brother, Chesley Strickland. Visitation for Ernest will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service at 2 p.m. Saturday in the W. J. Dooley Funeral Home Chapel, with Eric Lockhart and Murray Egger officiating. Burial to follow in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Family flowers only by request. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com

WEATHERBEE, Mabel    79
Sydney
The Cape Breton Post, May 27, 2008
Mabel Louise Weatherbee, 79, of Beech Street, Sydney, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2008, at the QEII, Halifax. Born in Grand Falls, N.L., she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ivy (Pomeroy) Hillier. She was a member of the Church of Christ the King, Sydney. Surviving are her daughters, Ruthanne (John Paul) Wareham, Halifax, and Joanne (Michael) Nesbitt, Saint John, N.B.; sons, Robert (Claudia), Ranceford (Bernita), Ralph Jr., Clifford (Marilyn Stevens), Joseph, John, Maxwell (Marie) and William, all of Sydney; sisters, Sadie (Ronald) Dinn and Jennifer (Leo) Tomko, Sydney; brothers, Ken, Oromocto; N.B., Edward, Sydney, and David (Theresa), Howie Centre; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mabel was predeceased by her husband, Ralph, sisters, Geraldine Brace and Hazel Fougere, brothers, Maxwell, Robert 'Wince' and Silas. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday at the Church of Christ the King, with Rev. Fred Rhymes officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca