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Newfoundland Obituaries
From Nova Scotia Newspapers

Cape Breton Post
September 2018

 

DRAKE, George
The Cape Breton Post, October 02, 2018 Tuesday
Passed Away: September 26, 2018
George Drake
was a big man with a big heart and a wonderful sense of humor. He died of cancer on Wed. Sept. 26 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital at the age of 68. I can hear George saying, Well there is nothing funny about that last line. His love of many years Ann Nicholson was at his side, as she has been throughout his illness. Her sister Sharon was also with them. The three of them had many an adventure from Chase the Ace treks to Inverness, to weekend New York Times Crossword Puzzle competitions, to Christmas at his sister Rose's with George and Rose cooking up a storm and happy faces all around. He loved to cook and was good at it. No one made codfish and scrunchins like George. He was proud of his Newfoundland roots and had a love of boats and the water.

George's first job, at age 11 or 12, was going sword fishing with his father for weeks at a time. He had many warm memories of those times. When George first learned he had cancer, he asked Ann to look after Oscar when he was gone. He loved that big Maine Coon cat and nursed him back to health many times after attacks by foxes or eagles right in the back yard. That first day he gave Ann the news, he ran his fingers through his thick head of hair and out came a clump. Chuckling he said, Well, I never expected that. He always looked younger than his years because his hair was a rich light brown, no sign of grey, and his face was as smooth as a baby's bottom. George had his First Class Stationary Engineer's Certification and was promoted to Shift Supervisor, at a very young age, at Point Tupper Generating Station, and continued his career with Nova Scotia Power, until his retirement. He loved warm climates and vacations in Barbados, working on his car or truck, renovating his house, taking great care to choose just the right fixture or paint colour. He had a good eye for what worked well together and the patience to wait when necessary to get things just right. He was clever and cool headed, not one to lose his temper. When you travelled or worked with George you had stimulating conversation and more than a laugh or two. He was always learning and always planning new projects, even up to his final days, wanting to make sure everything was in order, even the projects he would not get to see.

George is survived by his soulmate, Ann Nicholson; his sister, Rose, (Chal), Louisbourg; great niece, Kadie Drake; nephew, David Neal and his wife Ivory and children, Michael and Georgie. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Rose Drake; as well as a nephew, Drake Denomme. George cared deeply for friends and family and all forms of life. He will be missed by so many. Visitation for George will take place Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 12-2 p.m. at S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. A celebration of his life will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Sheldon Chant to officiate. Family flowers only. Messages and memorials may be made to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.ca   Funeral arrangements are under the care of Chant's Funeral Home.


MacDONALD, Walter Leslie
The Cape Breton Post, September 16, 2018
Passed Away: September 13, 2018

Rest now our dear dad Blessed are the times we had... It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Walter Leslie MacDonald, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, on September 13, 2018 at Parkstone Enhanced Care, Halifax. Leslie was born March 3, 1932, the son of Ernest and Susan (Leamon) MacDonald of Burnt Islands, NL. Leslie began working as a fisherman at a very young age on the eastern coast of Newfoundland. He met his wife of 63 years, Emily Butler, in Burnt Islands. When they married in 1955, they crossed the Gulf to settle in Louisbourg where they raised their family. Leslie went on to work on a freighter, sailing to many places such as Venezuela. He did off shore fishing including sword fishing (in which he was an accurate striker), worked with Imperial Oil, and lastly was a self-employed inshore fisherman until his retirement in 1995. After retiring he enjoyed hunting, lake fishing, getting together with friends for a card game, and camping in the northern peninsula of NL and around Cape Breton Island. The joys of retirement were cut short when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 1999.

Leslie shared his love of his family with his love of the sea, knowing the waters around Louisbourg like the back of his hand. Leslie is survived by his devoted wife, Emily; his children, Shane (Ruby), Lower Sackville, Gary (Ann Elizabeth), George's River and Wendy (Steve) Campbellcroft, ON; brother, Percy (Meg), Halifax; sister-in-law, Christine MacDonald, Port aux Basques, NL; his five grandchildren, Jacqueline, Elizabeth, Alycia, Eric and Brett; his six great-grandchildren, Daniel, Shane, Hope, Titus, Lydia and Abigail; his many nieces and nephews; his very special aunt, Evelyn Leamon, Burnt Islands, NL. He was predeceased by his parents; his sisters, Sadie (Keeping), Elizabeth (Duckworth), and brother, Robert. The family would like to thank Dr. Clarke and the staff of Parkstone, Halifax and Harbourstone, Sydney for all their care of Leslie. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends gathered for prayers with Reverend Art Nash at Snow's Funeral Home Chapel, Halifax on Sunday, September 16.
Sail on, sail on... Upon the waters oh so blue Where the sunrises and sunsets Continue to comfort you May we all meet again upon the rocky shores Embrace and live on together Where grieving will be no more.


SPARKES (Gushue), Violet Roberts
The Cape Breton Post, September 6, 2018
Passed Away September 04, 2018

With deep sadness we announce that Violet Sparkes, in her 93rd year went to be with her Saviour on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Born on October 13, 1925 in Brigus, NL, Violet was the daughter of the late Leonard and Edith (Efford) Gushue. Mom was known for her kind and generous hospitality to strangers and family alike, all were welcome at her table. She was also known for her deep love of children which was displayed by her loving, compassionate and kind personality. Mom's first and only love was her faithful husband and companion of 75 years, Noah Sparkes; her sons, Harold (Viola), John (Brenda), Arnold (Brenda); her daughter, Bonnie (Allan) Gallant; her 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and three great-greatgrandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters, Lillian and Mary; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Jessie, Florence, Gladys, Jean and Doreen; brothers, Bart, Harold and Leonard, and now reunited with her three infant daughters. Visitation for Violet will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Thursday) in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Northside Baptist Church, Sydney Mines, with Violet's son Pastor Harold Sparkes officiating. A reception will follow the service. Private family interment at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Northside Baptist Church or charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.wjdooley.com

 

 

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