BEGDEN, Gwendolyn (Gibbons), R.N.
The Cape Breton Post, September 15, 2012
Born In: Newfoundland, Canada
Born: July 16th, 1922
Passed on: September 11th, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Gwendolyn Mary (Gibbons) Bugden on Sept. 11, 2012. Born on July 16, 1922, in Newfoundland, she was a daughter of the late William and Emily (Elliott) Gibbons. At the age of 18 she began her nursing career at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal and during the Second World War volunteered at a munitions factory. After nursing in Toronto she settled in Sydney River and nursed at the former St. Rita Hospital in the maternity ward. Prior to her retirement in 1977 she worked as a pharmacy clerk for Manson's Drug Store in Woolco for 10 years.

Mom loved to play bridge with a group of her close friends; a tireless volunteer for the S.P.C.A.; a dog lover, a painter in her own right and she especially loved to travel with her daughter Wendy to London, England, Bermuda, the United States and across Canada.

Surviving are her loving daughter, Wendy (Murray) Hannem, St. Ann's Bay; grandson, Anthony (Hanya) Hannem, Toronto; granddaughter, Nancy (Wayne) Martin, Halifax and four great-grandchildren, Hayden, Emma, Jack and Maggie; nieces, Elizabeth Mulak, Gwendolyn MacLean and nephew, Allan Ball. Gwen was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her loving husband, Wesley Bugden; brothers, Anthony and Harold Gibbons and sister, Peggy Ball.

A special thank you to the staff at the Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck for their compassion and care which enabled Gwen to die with dignity. At Gwen's request there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of MacAskill's Funeral Home, Baddeck. A graveside service will be held at St. Mark's Anglican Church Cemetery, Coxheath at 3 p.m. With my good friend Diane Kempt DLM, and Rev. Karen Qurick, officiating, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. Family flowers only by request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck; the St. Ann's Bay United Church Memorial Fund, your local S.P.C.A., or the charity of one's choice.

BLAKEBURN, Angela Bridget
The Cape Breton Post, September 13, 2012
Born In: Trepassey, Newfoundland, Canada
Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: September 12th, 2012
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, Angela Bridget Blakeburn in the An Cala unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. Born in Trepassey, N.L., to Richard and Bridget (Kennedy) Pennell, she was the eldest of seven children. She moved to Sydney in 1938 where she met her late husband, Nelson Blakeburn (1998). She resided most of her life in Ashby and on the Meadows Road. Angela was a faithful member of the Anglican church. She was president of the White Cross Volunteers. She loved the beauty of nature, berry picking, card games and Sunday night dinners, but most of all, her family and friends.

Angela is survived by loving daughters, Maureen Campbell (Norton), London, Sylvia Blakeburn (Dave), Ottawa, and Elaine Nardocchio (Howard), Sydney; adoring grandchildren, Heather McHale (Derek), Kelly Campbell (Jean Sebastien), Blake Campbell (Shirley), Paul Nardocchio (Tara) and Cavelle Nardocchio (Dave); and her great-grandchildren, Colin, Mitchell, Allyson, Gabrielle, Charles, Clara, Bronwyn and Conor. Lovingly remembered by sisters, Nora Power (Tom) and Sister Frances Pennell, as well as her sisters-in-law, Marie Pennell and Florrie Pennell and numerous nieces and nephews. Angela was predeceased by her sister, Susan Power and brothers, Lou, Sylvie and Gordon.

Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Friday, Sept. 14, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, with Rev. Laura McCue officiating. Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton, phone 902-567-7846, or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca

CARTWRIGHT, Marjorie E.
The Cape Breton Post, September 28, 2012
Born In: Morrisville, Bay d'Espoir, Newfoundland, Canada
Passed in: Georges River, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: September 26th, 2012
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Marjorie Elizabeth Cartwright, 74, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and aunt on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Morrisville, Bay d'Espoir, N.L., she was the daughter of the late Norman and Olive (Kendall) Rose. Married to Edward 'Ted' Cartwright in 1960 they made their home and raised their four daughters in Georges River. Marjorie began her cooking career at the Northside Community Guest Home in 1976. Her passion for cooking was inspired by the love she had for the residents she served until 2001. Marjorie was a cancer survivor of 35 years and led an active and happy life. She enjoyed her strawberry farm, cross-stitch and sewing for family and friends, travel to parts of Canada, Europe, and USA, was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Georges River Fire Department and also a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney. Above all she cherished time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Cartwright; her children, Carolyn (Stephen) Finney, Tantallon, Lois (Paul) Sampson, Halifax, Jane Howie, Tantallon, and Connie, (James) Day, Digby; her grandchildren, Lindsay, Vanessa, Jordan, Ethan and Sarah. Also surviving is her sister, Donna (Richard) Wilmott, Milton, Ont.; and brother, Don Rose, New Brunswick; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Marjorie was predeceased by her brother Roy Rose and sister Ivy Rose.

Visitation for Marjorie will be held from 7-9 p.m. Friday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Carl Fraser officiating. Following the service a reception will be held at the Georges River Fire Hall. Marjorie was a gentle, kind, compassionate and loving soul, in lieu of flowers or donations please perform a random act of kindness.

DYER, Arthur
The Cape Breton Post, September 7, 2012
Born In: Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada
Born: June 8th, 1931
Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: September 5th, 2012
It is with broken hearts that we the family announce the passing of our father, Gordon Dyer at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Cornerbrook, Nfld., he was the son of the late Henry and Mae (Decker) Dyer. He is survived by his daughter, Arlene (Tommy); sons, David (Lynn), Randy (Shelley), Gary and Kenneth; sisters, Hazel Watters and Bula MacRury. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Carissa (Billy), Laurabeth, Jake and Brandon; great-granddaughter, Kylie. Besides his parents, Gordon was predeceased by his wife, Bridgett (Graham); brothers, George and Fred; sisters, Evelyn and Ruby. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Gordon's life will take place 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, with Rev. Coole officiating, with a reception to follow. Burial of the late Gordon and Bridgett will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com

PATEY, Effie Elizabeth 91
The Cape Breton Post, September 5, 2012
North Sydney
It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Effie Elizabeth Patey, age 91, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the Northside General Hospital. Effie was a former longtime resident of 112 Peppett St., North Sydney. Born in Morrisville, NL., Effie was the daughter of the late John and Grace (Kendall) Bobbitt. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney. Effie enjoyed going to bingo games and was a member of the North Sydney Senior Citizens & Pensioners Club.

She is survived by her children Norman (Susan) Patey, Thunder Bay, Bill (Shirley) Patey, Millville, Mona (Gary) Richards, North Sydney, Patty (Ron) Coole, Sydney, Mike Patey, Dryden, ON., Tom Patey (Judy), North Sydney and Fay Patey, Toronto; her 14 grandchildren Robert, Lisa, Gary, Norman, Lauren, Lindsay, Sheila, Denise, Jennifer, Ramona, Shannon, Steven, Brandon, Nicole and many great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Effie was predeceased by her husband of 43 years William Patey in 1982, her daughter Debbie in 1958, son Robert in 1989, a grandson John Patey , brothers Raymond, Max, Leonard and Albert, sisters Elsie Ongo and Sylvia Lemon.

Special thanks to the Northside Homemakers and to Dr. Marek Knott and the nursing staff at the Northside General Hospital. Visitation for Effie will be held Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney. Funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, with Rev. Carl Fraser officiating, with burial to follow in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com

WILLIAMS, Gerald
The Cape Breton Post, September 21, 2012
Born In: Grand Bank, Newfoundland, Canada
Passed in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: September 19th, 2012
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our father Gerald Williams, on his 85th birthday, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at his home. Born in Grand Bank, N.L., Dad was the son of the late Clarence and Selena (Keating) Williams.

'Ged' chose to pursue a life at sea, following in the footsteps of his father, a famed sailing Master. Dad was Captain aboard the Marine Atlantic vessels until retiring in 1990 as Senior Master of the MV Caribou. His leisure time was usually spent in the out-of-doors, hunting and fishing were his passions. He was a member of the Royal Albert Masonic Lodge and member of Philae Shriners.

Gerald is survived by his two daughters, Yvonne Williams (Thomas Fleming), Sydney, Yvette Williams, Toronto; three sons, Doug (Jennifer) Williams, North Sydney, David (Deborah) Williams, Leitches Creek, and James (Noel) Williams, Niagara Falls; his seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Dawn, Michael, Samantha, Amanda, Stephen and Sarah; brothers, Gordon (Bertha) Williams, St. John's , N.L., and Carl (Kathy) Williams, Saint John, N.B.; and sister, Mary (Lloyd) Moores, Sackville, N.B. Besides his parents, Gerald was predeceased by his wife, Frances Lily (Gale) Williams.

Visitation for Gerald will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney, with Rev. David Luker officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Parkinson Society Maritime Region. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com
"And may there be no moaning of the bar, when I put out to sea."