PYNN, LLOYD - 79 - Sydney
CAPE BRETON OBITS     OCTOBER 28, 2004
Lloyd Raymond Pynn, 79, of Victoria Road in Sydney, passed away at home on Tuesday October 26, 2004. Born in Harbour Grace, Nfld, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Pynn. Lloyd was a member of the Salvation Army. He was formerly employed with Sydney Steel and retired from the coast guard after 25 years of service. Surviving are daughters Marilyn (Joe) Deveau of Kentville, and Vera (Real) Morency and Debbie (Dan) MacRae of Montreal, sons Raymond (Audrey) of Sydney and Gary (Isobel) of South Bar, sister Elsie of Newfoundland, 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Lloyd was predeceased by his wife Marie (Russell), a daughter in infancy and three brothers. Visitation will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, today (Thursday) from 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel Friday at 2 pm with Capt. Brad Reid officiating. Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Salvation Army or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at: sydmemchapel@ns.sympatico.ca

SHEPPARD, John Francis, 86
The Cape Breton Post, Wednesday October 6, 2004
John Francis Sheppard - 86, New Victoria, Cape Breton - It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of John Francis Sheppard of New Victoria. on October 4, 2004 at Taigh Na Mara Veteran's Home in Glace Bay where he resided for the pass eight months. John passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born in Conception Bay Newfoundland, he was the son of the late Jack(John) and Susan(Coombs) Sheppard. John is survived by his daughter Lorraine(Roger) Guyaux of New Victoria, son Vincent(Marilla) of New Waterford and by daughter-in-law PAT of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, and brother Gerald in the USA. Grampy will be sadly missed by his eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth(Elsie) Gniewek, sons David and Brad; sisters Mary, Eliza and Jane; brothers Jim and Mike. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place and funeral Mass will be held Thursday, October 7, 2004 at 11AM in St. Joseph's Church, New Victoria with burial in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care or charity od one's choice. Arrangements are entrusted to McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave, New Waterford. Condolences may be sent to the family at: mclellanbrothersfuneralhome@ns.sympatico.ca

SHEPPARD, PRINCALINA - 87 - Sydney
The Cape Breton Post, Thursday, October 14, 2004
Princalina Sheppard passed away at Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay, on October 11, 2004, with her daughter Doris at her bedside.

Princalina was born in Bonavista Bay, Nfld, in 1916 to her parents, the late Joseph and Jane (Stanley) Newell. She lived in Sydney most of her life and was a devoted member of St. Albans and St. Marks Anglican Churches. Princalina is survived by her daughter, Doris of Mahone Bay, granddaughters Christine of Thunder Bay, and Rochelle of Boston, and great granddaughter Michaela of Boston. She is also survived by her two brothers, Edgar Newell and Eric Newell both of Sydney. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Preincalina was predeceased by her husband, Gordon Sheppard, brothers Maxwell, Joseph and Wesley Newell and two sisters, Leavina Jacobs and Olive Terrio. Visitation will be at Sydney Memorial Chapel from 2-4 & 7-9 pm, Thursday October 14. Funeral services will be held at St. Mark's Anglican Church, Coxheath, on Friday October 15 at 2 pm, with Rev. V. Rhymes officiatng. Interment will take place at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Diabetes Association.