LAYES, Alavine Marie
Published: May 10, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Alavine Marie Layes, 73, of Glace Bay announce her peaceful passing with her loving family by her side on May 6, 2022, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born on Sept. 12, 1948, in Cape St. George, NL. Alavine lived in Cape St. George until retiring to Glace Bay in 1997 to be closer to her family. A loving mother to daughters Ruth (Earl) and Josephine, grandmother to Della, Shane (Catherine), Tamara, Tara, Hannah (Michael), Damien; great-grandmother to William; sister to Delcie (Greg), brothers Wallace (Dale) and Albert (Carolyn). Predeceased by sisters Mary (Jack), Irene; brothers Limbert, Jerome (Constance), Leonard; parents Josephine and Adolph Renouf. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place at a later date in Cape St. George, NL. If desired, donations in Alivine's memory may be made to the SPCA. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.pattenfuneral.com   The family wishes to send a special thanks to all the nurses and doctors on 3 West at the Glace Bay Hospital who took special care of Mom. We will always carry your memory Mom in our hearts.

SHAW, Neil Gladstone -- Paradise NL
Published: May 28, 2022
September 1, 1929 - May 24, 2022 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Neil Shaw, at the age of 92, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. He passed peacefully, with his daughter lovingly by his side, at home in Paradise, NL. Predeceased by the love of his life, Jemima Dallas (MacKillop), may you always be dancing together. Parents: Margaret (MacKenzie) & Malcom Shaw; siblings: Helen (McCormack), Becky (Williams), Cora Mary (Latimer), Norman, and Kenny. He was a father whose abundance of unconditional love for his children will be missed tremendously by his proudest accomplishments, Kirk (Jackie) and Karen (Dean, son by marriage, aka private chef & chauffeur), as well as "special first daughter" Margaret Isenor and siblings; Mollie (MacLeod) and Shirley (Frank Halliday). Uncle Tony will be missed by many nieces and nephews and by everyone who had the pleasure to meet such a kind and gentle man.

Neil took pride in being part of his community, where he was a member of the United Protestant Church of Sydney River (Brotherhood and Elder) and the Masonic Lodge for 50 years, also while being a volunteer for numerous organizations. Throughout his life he held a variety of occupations: Halifax Dockyard; Goose Bay Airport; Sydney Jail; Swift Meats; and finally, as a proud welder with Municipal Ready Mix. He always went the extra mile to help others, like transporting a young man to Dorchester Penitentiary (who sat between his two children in the back seat), while traveling to Boston to visit family for Easter. Mom & Dad could be found anywhere in Cape Breton there was someone playing a fiddle, square dancing or having a Gaelic milling frolic. They enjoyed numerous bus trips to the United States, Madeleine Islands, various parts of Canada (with special friends Jackie & Chrissie) and they even ventured to NL a few times. Also, Dad talked fondly of his pilgrimage to Holland years ago, where he visited his brother's grave.

Dad became a Newfoundlander over the last four years and was welcomed with open arms. He was truly amazed and overwhelmed at his 90th birthday celebration in Bonavista; his excitement during the festivities will forever be part of our cherished memories. Neil enjoyed the simpler things in life: a warm sunny day; watching the neighbourhood kids play; children from daycare out for a walk; seeing animals; going for drives; a big breakfast; visitors (especially Bill & Mabel - Dean's parents); "Hello Hello" phone calls from Nova Scotia "anything else new and exciting" or "what's all the good cheer today"; Sunday evening Celtic Serenade with Donnie Campbell; and being with Karen & Dean (plus having a piece of pie every night before bed). There are simply no words to describe how much you were loved and how terribly you will be missed. But, we know the very best of you and Mom lives on in all of us. We'll miss the world's best dish dryer and our neighbourhood watch guy, but we'll cherish our memories and you'll live on in our hearts forever. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Melwood Drive neighbourhood (especially Duck and Peggy Phillipo) and the ivydale Place neighbours; as well as the numerous family and friends who've been there for both Mom and Dad (you all know who you are).

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life well lived will take place in Cape Breton, NS, where Dad will be laid to rest next to his soul mate. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.barretts.ca
Always have time to make someone smile or lend a helping hand.

SHAW, Neil Gladstone
Paradise, NL
Published: June 25, 2022
September 1, 1929-May 24, 2022.
A Celebration of Life for the late Neil Shaw, who passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, June 28, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Rosemary Godin officiating. Interment will take place in Alfred Smith Cemetery. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca