243 announcements for Patten Funeral Home

Idris 'Diddy' Taylor

Born: 05/04/1936

Passed on: 16/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness and profound regret that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Idris Jobe ‘Diddy’ Taylor on Thursday, May 16, 2013. The only son of Violet Taylor-Lyons and the stepson of Thomas Lyons, Idris was born on April 5, 1936. He served in the Canadian Forces for 14 years as a member of The Black Watch (Royal...

Ralph Hatcher

Passed on: 25/01/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

A graveside service for Ralph Hatcher who passed away Jan. 25, 2013, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.

Craig Kelloway

Born: 28/05/1981

Passed in: Calgary, Canada
Passed on: 04/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of our dear son, brother and father, Craig Kelloway on May 4, 2013, in Calgary, Alta., at the age of 31. Born in Glace Bay, Craig was the son of Harvey and Monica Kelloway. During his childhood, Craig played Little League baseball, both Mosquito and for the Glace Bay...

Hazel MacDonald

Passed on: 05/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Hazel MacDonald of Reserve Street, Glace Bay, on May 5, 2013, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Donkin, she moved with her parents to the Marion Bridge area, where she met her future husband, Angus. They established their home in Glace Bay, where they raised their family....

Edna MacPherson

Born In: Millertown, Newfoundland, Canada

Passed on: 03/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

Surrounded by her loving family, Edna MacPherson, 103, on of Glace Bay’s oldest residents, passed away on May 3, 2013, following a brief illness. Born in Millertown, Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland in 1909, she was the daughter of the late William and Gertie Oldford. At an early age she moved with her family to the Glace Bay area. Following...

Ellen Napoleon

Born: 17/09/1939

Passed on: 03/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Ellen Marie Napoleon on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at home. Born in Sydney she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Nolan) Jessome. She was a member of St. Anthony Church. Ellen enjoyed, playing bingo, picking blueberries and also loved her animals along with her family and...

Ellen Napolean

Passed on: 01/05/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Ellen Marie Napoleon on Wednesday May 1, 2013 at home. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Margaret (Hart) Jessome. She was a member of St. Anthony Church. Ellen enjoyed playing bingo, picking blueberries and also loved her animals along with her...

Glenn 'Mousie' Skinner

Passed on: 21/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Glenn William Skinner on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at home. Glenn is survived by his son, Andrew (the boy) and good friend, Joanne MacDonald-Ryan, North Sydney. Glenn is also survived by his mother, Sarah (Caines) and was predeceased by his father, John Charles Skinner....

Francis Seward

Passed on: 20/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our much loved son, brother and uncle, Francis Joseph Seward on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at home, with loving family by his side. Francis was the only son of a loving mother, Christina Myrna (Boutilier) Seward and the late Frank Seward. His favourite pastime growing up was...

Brenda Gillard

Born: 17/10/1943

Passed on: 16/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our much loved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Brenda Elizabeth Gillard on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. She passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay she was the daughter of the late James and Becky (Sharpe) Barrett. Brenda taught nursing...

Earl 'Crow' Cathcart

Born: 19/12/1935

Passed on: 10/04/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we, the family of Earl ‘Crow’ Cathcart, announce his passing on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Port Morien, he was the son of the late Dave and Bessie Cathcart. He was employed with the International Labourers Union and also Hopkins Fish Plant. Surviving are...

Joyce Ross (Wadden)

Born: 12/07/1941

Passed on: 26/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We, the family of Joyce Elva (Wadden) Ross, announce her passing at home on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, with family at her side. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Joe (MacMullin) Wadden. She spent much of her childhood living in Donkin with a very special aunt, Christina (Tenie) MacMullin. She was a former...

Margaret MacDonald

Passed on: 25/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret L. MacDonald, in her 85th year, at the Victoria Haven Nursing Home on March 25, 2013. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Annie Mae Penney. She was a longtime employee of Glace Bay General Hospital. Margaret was a member of Epworth United Church....

Edna White

Passed on: 08/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and sister. Edna passed away Friday morning March 8, 2013 A very quiet lady with a love for darts and country music. Surviving are her daughters, Frema, Marion, Harriet, Yvonne, Melinda, Della and Trina. Sons, George,...

Annie Louise Nearing

Born: 19/04/1931

Passed on: 09/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We the family of Annie Louise Nearing announce her passing on March 9, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with family by her side. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Catherine (Budge) White. She was employed as a housekeeper at the Glace Bay Hospital. Annie was a member of Epworth United Church. Surviving...

George Barrett

Born: 31/10/1933

Passed on: 02/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and brother. George Barrett passed away peacefully in the home in which he was born, surrounded by his loving family. George retired from the Town of Glace Bay Purchasing Department in 1995. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Anglican Church,...

Kenena Spencer

Passed on: 01/03/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenena May Spencer at the Glace Bay Hospital on Friday, March 1, 2013, with family at her side. Born in Militia Point, Inverness Co., Kenena was the daughter of the late Daniel and Jessie (MacGregor) MacIntosh. She was a former school teacher having taught at schools in Donkin and Port...

James Arthur Milley

Born: 21/04/1923

Passed on: 23/02/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with deepest sympathy we announce the passing of our father, James Arthur Milley, at Celtic Court on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. Born in Glace Bay, April 21, 1923, he was the son of the late William and Emily (Snow) Milley. He worked for Devco 43 years until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of St. Luke’s United Church, Donkin....

David Driscoll

Born: 23/09/1953

Passed on: 21/02/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

We the family announce the passing of our father, grandfather, David Roy Driscoll on February 21, 2013 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay he was the son of Rita (MacDonald) and the late Henry Driscoll. He was self employed and ran family business know as Marg’s Taxi. David was a member of Warden United Church, also an outdoorsman...

Gerald Douglas 'Bear' Butts

Passed on: 20/02/2013

Published in the Cape Breton Post.

It is with sadness and broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Gerald Butts on Feb. 20, 2013, at the Glace Bay Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Gerald was raised by his grandparents Jack and Leah (Smith) Butts. He was the son of Alice (Butts) Jardine and stepfather Donald Jardine. He was a lifelong resident of Tower...