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Date: Thursday, 20 March 2008, at 3:57 p.m.

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Jean Baggs
87, Glace Bay
Jean Baggs, 87, of 55 Minto St. and formerly of 30 Grove St., Glace Bay, died at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex, South Street, Friday, Feb. 12, 1999.
Born in Blaketown, Nfld., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Martha Drover. She was a member of Epworth United Church, Glace Bay.
Mrs. Baggs is survived by sons, Melvin (Louise), Glace Bay, Allister (Linda), Ontario; daughters, Ruby McAulay, Sydney, Vera (Mrs. Bob Moore), Sydney, Christina (Mrs. Cyril Bradbury), Halifax, Ella (Mrs. Ray Barkhouse), Marion (Mrs. Jerry Pye), Lillian (Mrs. Bill MacCormick), Marilyn (Mrs. Sterling Arnold), all of Dartmouth, Irene (Mrs. John Reid), Glace Bay, Jeanna Winters, Glace Bay; sister, Miriam Chant, Duncan, B.C.; brother, Cecil Drover, Westmount; 37 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, William and sons, William, Harold and Allan, brothers, James, Allan and Malcolm, sisters, Mary Smith, Isabelle Mercer and Fanny Smith.
Visitation will take place Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held Monday 2 p.m. in Epworth United Church, Glace Bay with the Rev. Bill Matthews officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay.

Gerald B. Devoe
79, Florence
Gerald B. Devoe of 33 Nicholas Lane, Florence, died at home.
Born in Florence, he was the son of the late Gerald and Ellen (Dickson) Devoe. He was a member of St. Stephen's Church, Florence. He was a veteran of the Second World War and he was a retired coal miner.
Survived by brothers, Peter, Sydney Mines, Thomas, Ontario, James, Florence; sisters, Nellie, Mrs. Joe Day, Sydney, Marie, Mrs. John Glen, Ontario, he is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation. Funeral mass is Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church, Florence, with the Rev. A. D. Campbell officiating. Burial in St. Stephen's Cemetery under the direction of G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines.

Claude Hardy
New Westminster, B.C.
Claude Hardy, New Westminster, B.C., who passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, in B.C. is survived by his two adoptive brothers, Harold, North Sydney and Wilfred, Leitches Creek and two adoptive sisters, Edie Bonnar, North Sydney and Audrey Hiscock, P.E.I.
He was predeceased by his adoptive parents, Thomas and Hilda Hardy, North Sydney.
Cremation has taken place in B.C.

Ann (MacDonald Peddle) Johnston
86, Burlington, Ont.
Ann (MacDonald Peddle) Johnston, 86, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, at home in Burlington.
Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Agnes MacDonald. She resided in Burlington for the past 50 years.
She is survived by four sons, Bobby, Tommy and Arma Peddle and Billy Johnston, Burlington; one daughter, Dorothea (Mrs. Alex Harrietha), Sydney Mines. Also two brothers, Theodore and Andrew; one sister, Sophie; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, William Johnston and one daughter, Lorna, four brothers and three sisters.
Cremation has taken place in Ontario. Memorial service to be held in Sydney Mines at a later date.
She will be sadly missed and always remembered.

Donald John (D.J.) MacAskill
86, Indian Brook
Donald John (D.J.) MacAskill, 86, Indian Brook, Victoria County, died peacefully at home on Friday, Feb. 12, 1999.
Born in Indian Brook, he was a son of the late Norman and Mary (Engelhutt) MacAskill. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Indian Brook. He was a lobster fisherman for 71 years. He was a member of North Shore and District Volunteer Fire Department.
Surviving are his wife, the former Christine MacDonald; son, Calvin, Indian Brook; stepson, Earl MacDonald and wife Bonnie, Ontario; sisters, Mary Richards, Baddeck; grandchildren, Christopher and Steven.
He was predeceased by his sister, Sadie MacLeod, brothers, Dan Angus, Norman and George. Visitation is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 in Knox Presbyterian Church, Indian Brook, from where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Shirley Murdock officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck.

Katherine Ann (Kaye) McNeil
89, Sydney
Katherine Ann (Kaye) McNeil, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, at Carefield Manor, Sydney, where she received unconditional love and care during her last three years.
Born at River Denys in 1909, she was the daughter of the late Gustav and Margaret (MacMaster) Heuser.
Kaye taught school in Inverness and Cape Breton counties for several years. She then became a registered nurse - graduating from St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish in 1931 and she remained on staff for several years. When nursing jobs were unavailable, Kaye set up a beauty salon in Sydney Mines. Shortly thereafter Kaye took on the greatest profession of all, motherhood. She was a gentle loving and devoted mom to her eight children.
A longtime resident of Westmount, Kaye was very active in Holy Rosary Parish where she was a charter member of the CWL, holding many positions, including president. She was also a valued member of the church choir. For eight years Kaye was captain of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, District 18, Westmount.
She is survived by her children, Jessie (Fred Vanni), Oakville, Ont., Ann (Sandy Beaton), Sydney, Marie (Doug Skinner), Sydney, Gerald (Peggy), Calgary, Alta., Blaise (Joanne), Calgary, Alta., Betsy (Bob Darroch), Maryfield, Sask., Adrian (Debbie), Medicine Hat, Alta., Jane (Doug Thorne), Kentville. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and by her sisters, Charlotte Forgeron, Glace Bay, Mary Dunlop, Baddeck, Frances McNeil, San Diego, Calif., Rita Farrell, Truro and a brother, Hugh Heuser, Niagara Falls. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Thomas (T.R.) McNeil in 1996. She was also predeceased by a brother, Louis Heuser, Rhode Island and a sister Caroline Fraser, Pictou.
The late Mrs. McNeil will have visitation at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Holy Rosary Church, Westmount, with the Rev. Dan MacInnis officiating. Interment in the parish Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or to charity of choice.

Elmo James Muise
73, New Waterford
Elmo James Muise, of 3437 Duggan Ave., New Waterford, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, in the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital.
Born in New Waterford he was the son of the late James and Harriet (Delaney) Muise. Mr. Muise was a member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, New Waterford. He was a miner of 42 years working in the Nos 16, 12, Princess and Lingan collieries until his retirement in 1985. Elmo was known for his love of his cottage in Margaree where his many friends and relatives would drop by.
He is survived by his wife, the former, Katie MacMullin; three daughters, Mercedes (Mrs. Doug McGillivray), Hamilton, Ont., Peggy (Mrs. Ken MacDonald), Calgary, Andrea Muise, with the Armed Forces in Greenwood; two sons, James (Monique), with the Armed Fmrmes in Petawawa and Elmo (E.J.) Joseph, home; one sister, Anna Smith, Kentville; one brother, Steve Muise, Dingwall. Also surviving are four grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Joseph.
There will be no visitation by request. Cremation has taken place. A memorial mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Agnes Church with Fr. Robert Neville officiating. Burial will be in the parish Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford.

Kayla Paul
Eskasoni
Kayla Elizabeth Margaret Paul, 14 months, of 10 Mountain Rd., Eskasoni, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, at the IWK Children's Hospital, Halifax.
Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of Norma Paul and Stephen Sylliboy of Eskasoni. She was a member of Holy Family Parish, Eskasoni.
Besides her parents, Kayla is survived by her paternal grandparents, Stephen and Margaret (Poulette) Sylliboy and her maternal grandparents, Michael A. and Elizabeth (Poulette) Paul, all of Eskasoni. She is also survived by several aunts and uncles, all of Eskasoni.
She was predeceased by an uncle, Daniel Stephen Marshall, Eskasoni.
The late Kayla Paul will have visitation at the family residence 10 Mountain Rd., Eskasoni, Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15 in Holy Family Church with the Rev. Robert MacNeil officiating. Interment in the parish Cemetery under the direction of T.W. Curry Ltd.

John W. Pye
79, Sydney Mines
John W. Pye, 79, of 12 Mac St., Sydney Mines, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, at the Northside General Hospital.
Born in Carbonear, Nfld., he was the son od the late Herbert and Hannah (Antle) Pye. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Sydney Mines. He was employed with the Cape Breton Development Corp. until his retirement in 1972 and spent many years cabinet-making and furniture-making which was enjoyed by his family and friends.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Evelyn (Hilliard); daughters, Hannah (Dennis) Thompson, Halifax, Evelyn (Blaine) Barrie, Charlottetown, Jacquelyn Murphy, North Sydney, Doreen (Dave) Charman, Halifax and Lana (Vincent) Pettipas, Dartmouth; sons, Herbert, Florence, Sibby, Kingston, Victor, Halifax, Robert, Sydney Mines, Richard, Dartmouth and Spencer, Toronto. Also surviving are 24 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Charlie, Victor and Leonard, all in Sydney Mines; sisters, Annie Snow, Alleine (Lewis) Dove, Sarah Belle, all of Sydney Mines and Jean (Ian) Gillan, Ontario.
He was predeceased by his son, Johnney, his daughter, Patricia, a grandson, Herbert, brothers, Fred, Ananias, Elijah and Clarence.
Visitation Sunday at 7-9 p.m. in G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home. Funeral is Monday at 11 a.m. in Trinity Anglican Church with the Rev. Brenda Drake officiating. Burial in Trinity Cemetery, Tobin Road.
Donations may be made to Palliative Care, the Northside General Hospital Foundation or Trinity Church Roofing Fund.

Patrick Francis Smith
68, Sydney
Patrick Francis Smith of 312 Esplanade, Sydney, died Friday Feb. 12, 1999, at his residence. Born in Bridgeport, C.B. he was the son of the late Ernest and Mary Elizabeth (Ryan) Smith. He was former dispatcher for City Wide Taxi.
He is survived by one brother, John Joseph Smith, Fredericton, N.B.; two sisters, Anne Mildred Stevens, Kitchener, Ont., Mary Emma Sampson, Sydney, N.S.; one stepsister, Gertrude Nugent, New Waterford; four step-brothers, Tom, Michael, Arthur, all of New Waterford and Ernest Smith, B.C. He is also survived by companion Catherine MacNeil, Sydney.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to take place Monday at 9 a.m. at Sydney Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Anthony O'Connor officiating. Burial at St. Agnes Cemetery, New Waterford.

Wallace George Smith
72, Port Hawkesbury
Wallace George Smith, of 202 Sydney Rd., Port Hawkesbury, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, at St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late William and Caroline (Gosse) Smith. He was a retired bricklayer from the Sysco Steel Plant, Sydney. He was a member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Port Hawkesbury and a member of Solomon Lodge No. 46, Port Hawkesbury and Temple Lodge No. 57, Mulgrave. He was also a veteran of the Second World War.
He is survived by his wife, the former Bernice Saunders; stepdaughters, Stephanie (Mrs. Wayne MacKinnon), Stittsville, Ont. and granddaughter, Meghan; and Jacqui (Mrs. Chris Kennedy), Port Hawkesbury and granddaughter, Rebecca; stepson, John, Louisdale and grandson, Avery; sisters, Annie Cogswell, South Bar, Ivy and husband Mervin MacKay, Oxford; brothers, John and his wife Jean, Gander, Nfld., Reg and his wife Vi, Glace Bay; and niece, Ruth and husband Charlie MacDonald, Baddeck; grandnieces, Jennifer and Lindsay and several other nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Nellie MacKeigan, brothers, William, Roy, Sidney and Val and also by an infant brother, Charles.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Peter MacRae officiating. Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Port Hawkesbury.
Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Holy Trinity Church. A Masonic service will be held 7 p.m. Sunday from the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.

Donald William Burton
58, Nepean, Ottawa
Donald William Burton, 58, of Nepean, Ottawa, passed away at the home of his daughter, Colleen, Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999.
Born in Sydney, N.S., he was the son of the late Donald and Charlotte (Phillips) Burton.
Surviving are daughters, Cathy (Joseph) Paquette, Tenn., USA, Lorraine (Dereck), Colleen (Charles) and son, Donald, all of Ottawa.
Lovingly remembered by nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and sisters, Sue (Thomas) MacRae, Sydney, Charlotte (John) Mauger, Windsor Junction, Norma (Bernard) Dugas, Sydney Mines, Deborah (Albert) Schallar, Lower Sackville, N.S., and brothers, Joseph (Sandra), Vancouver, B.C., Keith (Mary), Edmonton, Alta., William (Marion), Springhill, Florida.
He was predeceased by brothers, Norman in infancy and Ralph.
The body is resting at Whelan Funeral Home, Ottawa. Visitation Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment at Pinecrest Cemetery. Donations may be to Palliative Care Outreach Program.

Elizabeth Chiasson
80, Sydney
Elizabeth Chiasson, 80, of Alexandra St., Sydney, and formerly of Whitney Pier, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Cheticamp, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Poirier. She was a former member of Holy Redeemer Parish and recently she was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary Helen (Mrs. Arnie Tjerno), Newmarket, Ont.; two sons, Edward (Marie), Victoria Mines and David George (Anne), Newmarket, Ont.; four sisters, Julia (Bernie Chiasson) and Annie Poirier, both of Cheticamp, Katie (Peter Roach), New Waterford, and Mary Jeanette Magliaro, Sydney; five brothers, Georgie and Willie, both of New Waterford, Lubi, Cornwall, Ont., Charlie (Beatrice), Sydney, and Albert (Edna), Milton, Ont.; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Edward (1967), two sisters, Mary Louise and Rosanne and one grandson, Jan Erik.
The late Mrs. Chiasson will have visitation in the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel today (Monday) 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Redeemer Church with Rev. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Charles M. Jackman
89, North Sydney
Charles Michel Jackman, 89, a resident of 64 Patnic Ave., Sydney, and formerly of 170 Gannon Rd., North Sydney, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in St. Pierre et Miquelon, he was the son of the late Alexander and Albertine (Delouise) Jackman. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in North Sydney. He worked as a mechanic with L.A. Steele Motors in North Sydney for 25 years, retiring in 1972.
Surviving are two daughters, Margaret (Mrs. James Ryan), Toronto, Ont., and Patricia (Mrs. Thomas Youden), Sydney; one son, Charles (Christine) Jackman, East Chezzecooke, N.S.; one sister, Audrey Ramsey, North Sydney; three grandchildren, Keith and Karen Youden and Chad Jackman and two great-granddaughters, Olivia and Talya Youden.
He was predeceased by his wife, the former Kathleen Conway, three brothers, Clement, Maurice and Marcel, two sisters, Rita and Bernadette, and one great-granddaughter, Amanda Youden.
Visitation will be held today (Monday) 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday from St. Joseph’s Church, North Sydney with Rev. Tom MacNeil officiating. Burial to take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Service Ltd., North Sydney.

John Wesley Langer
In Loving Memory
John Wesley Langer, 77, of Wallace Road, New Victoria, and most recently a resident of Taigh Na Mara, Veterans Wing, Glace Bay, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Dominion, he was the son of the late John and Harriet (Hicks) Langer. John was a veteran of Second World War serving with Royal Canadian Service Corps, 5th Division, 8th Army and served his country from March 23, 1942, to June 5, 1946. He was a retired coal miner, an avid sportsman and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 15, New Waterford.
Surviving are his former wife Doris (Mossop) Langer; one daughter, Cheryl and son-in-law, Bryan McDonald, Victoria Mines; four sons, Bill Boutilier, Port Alberni, B.C., John, Richard and Donald, all of Newfoundland. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, Bryan, Kirk, Jason, Tracy, Evelyn, Gordon, Jeff, Susan, Sarah and Mark, four great-grandchildren, Allyshia, Heather, Zachery and Alex and also many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Tom, Alexander, Clarence and Fred.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at in Saint Joseph’s Church, New Victoria. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association or a charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford.

Alice Christine MacDonald
92, Glace Bay
Alice Christine MacDonald, 92, of Glace Bay and formerly of No. 11, Passchendaele and the United States, died at the Cove Guest Home, Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Maggie (MacQueen) MacDonald. She was a member of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Glace Bay, where she taught Sunday School for a number of years.
She was the last surviving member of her family.
She was predeceased by sisters, Katherine Rogers and Annie Acorn and brother, Angus MacDonald.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews in the United States and Toronto, Ont.
Visitation will be held Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Eric Lynk officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay. Donations to St. Paul’s Building Fund or Cove Building Fund.

James Andrew (Jim Bob) MacKinnon
39, Big Beach
Jim Bob MacKinnon, 39, of Big Beach, Cape Breton, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at home.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of Mary C. (MacKenzie) MacKinnon and the late John Neil MacKinnon, Big Beach. He was a member of St. Barra’s Parish, Christmas Island, secretary of Feis An Eilein and worked for a number of years at Georgia Pacific Gypsum Plant, River Denys.
He is survived by three sisters, Ann Marie MacMullin, Sydney, Rhodena MacNeil, Shenacadie, Bernita MacKinnon, Truro; two brothers, Michael, Norman, both of Big Beach; two nieces, six nephews and three grand-nephews.
Besides his father, he was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Rose MacNeil; a nephew, Rodney MacMullin.
Visitation took place Sunday at St. Barra’s Church, Christmas Island, where funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. today with Rev. Joe A. MacNeil officiating. Interment in St. Barra’s Parish Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care, the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are entrusted to T.W. Curry Funeral Home.

Mary Elizabeth MacNeil
81, Scotchtown
Mary Elizabeth MacNeil, 81, of Breton Bay Nursing Home, Sydney, and a former resident of Patrick Street, Scotchtown, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999 at Breton Bay Nursing Home.
Born in Gillis Lake, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (MacDonald) MacDonald. She was a member of St. Michael’s Church and the Altar Society.
Mrs. MacNeil is survived by sons, Vincent, Dartmouth, and Donald, Arichat; brother, Rev. Allen MacDonald, Harve Boucher, and also seven grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John J. MacNeil in 1982, a son, Rev. Allen MacNeil and brother, Alex.
Visitation for the late Mrs. MacNeil will be held Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Michael’s Church with Rev. Lester Marchand officiating. Interment will be in the parish Cemetery. Family flowers only by request. Donations in Mrs. MacNeil’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Society are suggested as an expression of sympathy.

Nellie Olive (Jones) Mason
64, Glace Bay
Nellie Olive (Jones) Mason, 64, of 166 South St., Glace Bay, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with her family at her side.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Jeanette (Clarke) Jones. Nellie spent 50 years living in Toronto, working as a registered nurse in Toronto East General Hospital, and ran her own private nursing home (Jones Manor). She retired back to Glace Bay in May 1998.
Surviving are her husband, Weldon Peter Mason, Glace Bay; daughter, Debbie Nestoruk, Toronto, Ont.; son, Brian Mason, Toronto; sisters, Shirley MacKenzie, Glace Bay, Theresa Boyd (John), Glace Bay; brothers, Fred “Boyd” (Florence), Glace Bay, Arthur “Buck” (Eileen), Toronto, Hubert (Barbara), Glace Bay, Calvin, Glace Bay, Kent, Toronto, and Barry (Gloria), Lingan; grandchildren, Tracey, Tammy, Jodi Nestoruk, Blair and Darryn Mason, all of Toronto, and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son, Weldon, brothers, Joseph and Allan and John in infancy and a sister, Elizabeth in infancy.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to gather with the family 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Patten Funeral Home and Chapel for a memorial service with the Rev. Eric Lynk officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay.

Andrew Strickland
Niagara Falls, Ont.
Andrew Strickland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 1999, at the Greater Niagara General Hospital in his 72nd year.
Beloved husband of Patricia for 46 years. Loving father of Debra Allan (Richard), Richard Strickland (Eva), Gary Strickland (Maxine), Kimberly Boyne (Don) and Lisa Strickland. Dear brother of Helen Palko (Frank).
He will be sadly missed by 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, several nieces, nephews and friends.
He was predeceased by his brothers Louis, David and Cecil, and by his loving mother and father.
Mr. Strickland is at the NIAGARA FUNERAL HOME “HENRY CHAPEL” 5647 Main St. (At North St.) Niagara Falls, 356-8665, where the family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 16, 1999, from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. in the Henry Chapel. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, the family would appreciate remembrances to the charity of your choice.

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