BLAGDON, Dorothy
The Cape Breton Post, February 2, 2011
Born in: Piccore, Newfoundland, Canada
Passed away in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed away on: 02/02/2011
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Dorothy Blagdon, age 92, formerly of Stanley Street, on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at the Northside Community Guest Home, where she resided the past year. Born in Piccore, N.L., Dorothy was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Simms) Piccott. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. A faithful member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney, she was active in the women's auxiliary and altar guild. She was also a member of the North Sydney Senior Citizen and Pensioners Club. In earlier years she enjoyed camping and fishing, darts at the North Sydney Fire Hall and bingo.

She is survived by six children, Yvonne (Tom) Eavis, North Sydney, Wilfred Jr. (Diane) Blagdon, Upper Leitches Creek, Bernice (Hughie) Moore, North Sydney, Sandra (Mike) McVicar, West Bank, B.C., Audrey (Phil) Harris, Sydney River, and Debbie (Russell) MacDougall, West Bank, B.C.; her eight grandchildren, Neil, Thomas, Chris, Chad, Melissa, Sarah, Ashley and Leah and her four great-grandchildren, Connor, Liam, Tyler and Jayden and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Wilfred; her grandson, Steven David Eavis and her brothers and sisters, George, Arthur, Jim, Garfield, Rebecca and Caroline. Visitation for Dorothy will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser officiating. Burial to take place in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Fund. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com

DOLLIMOUNT, Olive
The Cape Breton Post, January 22, 2010
Born in: Francois, Newfoundland, Canada
Born on: 18/08/1928
Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed away on: 20/01/2011
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Olive Dollimount at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney. Olive was born at Francois, Nfld., where she resided until moving to Louisbourg in 1952. She worked for many years at the National Sea Products, and was a member of St. Bartholomew's Church. Olive was a life member of the ACW, a past Provincial Worshipful Mistress of True Blue, a faithful member of the LOBA and a member of the Crystal Chapter of the LOA. Olive was also a member of the choir for many years. Olive is survived by her children, Clyde and David, both of Louisbourg, Keith (Audrey), Betty (Mark) Steylen, both of Sydney, Wade, Vancouver; as well as eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Benjamin and Catherine Skinner, she was predeceased by husband, Raymond Sr.; sons, Raymond Jr. and Gilbert. Visitation will be held Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 at St. Bartholomew's Church, Louisbourg from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2011 at St. Bartholomew's Church. Interment to follow in church cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com

DYER, Bridgette 'Bride'
The Cape Breton Post, Januarty 14, 2011
Born in: Bishop Fall's, Newfoundland, Canada
Born on: 04/05/1943
Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed away on: 21/01/2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bride Dyer on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bishop Falls, N.L., she was the daughter of the late Norman and Florence Graham. Bride was a member of the United Pentecostal Church, Sydney. She enjoyed playing darts and video games, reading, camping, and listening to music. Bridgette is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Gordon; her children, Arlene (Tom), David (Lynn), Randy(Shelley), Gary and Kenneth, all of Sydney, four wonderful grandchildren, Carissa, Laura Beth, Jake and Brandon. She is also survived by her sister, Margaret Pierre (Barry), Codroy Valley, N.L.; brother, Reg (Mary) Colbourne, Sydney; dear friend and sister-in-law, Delores Graham, as well as several nieces, nephews and close friend, Bev Sollazzo. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Nellie Graham MacDonald and brothers, Jim and Sam Graham. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Jan. 25 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial service will take place 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 at the United Pentecostal Church, Sydney with Rev. Ron Coole officiating. Reception to follow at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home reception area. The family would like to send a special thanks to longtime family physician, Dr. Greg Myatt, thank you to the doctors, Dr. Ritter and Dr. Gowan, the nurses and staff at the Palliative Care Unit, especially, Sharon Barron and the VON, for all their support, compassion and going the distance for Bride, we truly appreciated it. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com

HERRITT, Charles 'Charlie'
The Cape Breton Post, January 15, 2010
Born in: Petites, Newfoundland, Canada
Born on: 23/01/1939
Passed away in: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed away on: 13/01/2011
With broken hearts we announce the passing of our Dad, Charles 'Charlie' Elliott Herritt who quietly passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on January 13, 2011 at the age of 71 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Petites, Newfoundland on January 23, 1939, he was the son of the late John 'Jack' and Mildred (Mauger) Herritt.

Dad was a loving, caring and hard working father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Dad moved to Louisbourg from Newfoundland when he was 12 years old. At 16, he bought his lobster license. Throughout his life he enjoyed a career in carpentry while pursuing lobster fishing as his hobby. Dad loved the water and loved being around it whether on the wharf or out in his boat. He is survived by his two daughters, Cheryl Stewart (Michael Chaput), Head of Chezzetcook, NS, Treena (Marty) Jacobs, Sydney, NS; his son, Lenn Herritt, Kentville, NS; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Jostenn, Brielle, Nigel, Andrew, Sahsha, and Kalan; two brothers, Terry Herritt (Valerie), Norman (Vivian) Herritt, La Have, NS, as well as several nieces, nephews and many great friends. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Victor Roy and Chesley; two sisters, Clementine and Suzie, his 'uncle' Elias and his beloved dog, Ruff.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Harbourview Cemetery Fund. Visitation will be held Monday January 17, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the First United Church, Louisbourg. Funeral service will take place 2 p.m., Tuesday January 18, 2011 in the First United Church, Louisbourg with Rev. Matthew Fillier officiating. Interment to follow in Harbourview Cemetery, Louisbourg. God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so he put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me"
With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly we could not make you stay.
A Golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best.
Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com

HOWELL, Stella Eugenie (Reid)
The Cape Breton Post, January 10, 2011
Born in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed away in: Carbonear, Newfoundland, Canada
Passed away on: 08/01/2010
Passed away peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, Stella Eugenie Howell of Carbonear, age 92 years. She was the daughter of the late William W. and Ella (MacDougall) Reid of Sydney, N.S. Stella was a longtime resident of Sydney and her entire working career was in CSR at St. Rita's Hospital. Later in life, she met and married Frederick Howell of Carbonear and adopted Pike's Lane as her new home. Stella was predeceased by her husband, Frederick. As the remaining member of her immediate family, Stella was predeceased by brothers, Bill, Robert and sister, Helen, as well as life-long friend, Isabel Maxner of Halifax, N.S. In recent years, Stella was a resident of Luxury Estates Retirement Village where she will be remembered for her gentle ways and endearing smile. She is survived by sister-in-law, Doris (Eugene) Sampson; nieces, Marion and Helen; nephews, Manning, Gordon and Donald; and cousins across the country from Cape Breton to Northwest Territories. A special thank you to Liz Mercer and the staff of Luxury Estates. Also thank you to Agnes, Lori and Steve Rowe of Pike's Lane for their many kindnesses and thank you to the 6th floor nursing staff of the Carbonear General Hospital. Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear. Funeral service to take place Monday, Jan 10, at 2 p.m. from Calvary Pentecostal Church, Carbonear. Interment in Bethany United Cemetery, Carbonear. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to Bethany United Church, Carbonear, or a charity of one's choice. For additional information please call Noel's Funeral Home at 709-596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.

O'BRIEN, Dorothy Louise (Barnes)
The Cape Breton Post, January 31, 2011
Born in: Harbour Mille, Fortune Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born on: 13/07/1915
Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed away on: 28/01/2011
Dorothy Louise (Barnes) O'Brien
July 13, 1915-Jan. 28, 2011
It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Dorothy Louise O'Brien on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. Dorothy was born in 1915 in Harbour Mille, Fortune Bay, N.L. Dorothy was the daughter of the late William H. and Mary Jane Barnes and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her loving husband, James (Jim) O'Brien in 1995.

Throughout her 95 years, Dorothy was a kind, loving and devoted mother and grandmother. This was clearly evidenced by her pride in the achievements of her six children, 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She will be sorrily missed by all of them. Dorothy was well known for her excellent meals and hospitality, especially to those who were less fortunate. She also spent many hours visiting friends and shut-ins. Well into her 80s, Dorothy continued to enjoy her gardening and knitting. She liked to travel and did so at every opportunity.

Dorothy cherished her faith and was a devote member of St. Anthony Daniel parish for 52 years. Her Christian values were exhibited in her daily life and in the interactions with those around her. Remaining mentally alert and considerate to the very end, she was able to tell her family to "be good" and that "she loved them". Nana's generosity was only exceeded by her grace.

Dorothy is survived by four daughters, Catherine, Florence (Gerald) Penny, Jean (late Joseph) MacPhee, Patricia (Frank) Dairou; and two sons, Francis (Corry) O'Brien and Ronnie O'Brien, all of Sydney. Nana's passing is also mourned by her grandchildren, Lorne, Kevin, Jeannie, Christopher, Michael, Tracey, Janice, Lesley, Crystal, Theresa, James and Kyle. Nanny O'Brien will be sadly missed by her great-grandchildren, Amanda, Michael, Patrick, Christina, Katrena, Cameron, Jacob, Liam, Sarah Jean and Kayleigh, and her great-great-grandchildren, Grace, Sophie and Alexis. Besides her parents and husband, Jim, Dorothy was predeceased by her first husband, Stephen Dollimount, five sisters, Stella, Florence, Esther, Blanche and Elizabeth and four brothers, Allan, George, Jim and Rueben.

The family is deeply indebted to her family physician, Dr. Estelle Cameron and nurse Shelley Martin for their care and compassion over many years which allowed Dorothy to remain at home until the time of her passing. Dorothy received loving care from her many wonderful home care providers of Cape Breton County Homemakers. The family also extends their gratitude to Dr. Ann Frances D'Intino, Beth Latham RN, and Brenda Yates RN of the Cape Breton District Palliative Care.

The family wishes to express a special thank you to daughter-in-law, Corry O'Brien RN for her loving care and devotion to Mom. Thank you to the registered nurses of the VON, especially Loren Pemberton RN, for their visits and also to Helena Lawrence of Family First Medical for her prompt attention to Dorothy's needs. Appreciation is also expressed to Fr. Lloyd Dwyer and Fr. Donald MacGillivary for attending to Dorothy's spiritual needs.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1 at S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, Sydney. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 at St. Anthony Daniel Church, Sydney, with Fr. Donald MacGillivary officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Chants Funeral Home at www.chantfuneralhome.com    Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care Service, 1482 George St., Sydney, N.S., B1P 1P3, or to the charity of your choice.
Bye-bye to our Angel of God.

VALLIS, Benjamin Thomas
The Cape Breton Post, January 24, 2011
Born in: Coomb's Cove, Newfoundland, Canada
Passed away in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed away on: 21/01/2011
It is with deep regret that we, the family, announce the passing of Ben Vallis, on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at the Cove Guest Home. Born in Coomb's Cove, N.L., he was the son of the late Manuel and Blanche (Bartlett) Vallis. He was a member of St. Bartholomew's parish. In his younger years, Ben taught school, fished and later was employed with Parks Canada as a stone mason for 25 years, until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and tinkering around his work shop. Ben is survived by his four children, Donna (James) Ley, Port Hardy, B.C, Ben (Mette)Vallis, Keene, Ont., Roy (Gina) Vallis, Oakview, U.S.A., Edwin 'Eddie' (Sheila) Vallis, Catalone. He is also survived by his sister, Tryphena 'Triffie' Smith, Cole Harbour, brother, Edwin (Jane) Vallis; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Laura (Spencer) in September, daughters, Audrey Ley and Sandra and Wanda in infancy. Cremation has taken place. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 with Rev. Carl Fraser officiating at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. The family would like to send a special thanks to the staff at the Cove Guest Home, for their dedication, compassion and kindness toward our dad and providing excellent care for him over the past few years. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com