OBITUARIES

Cape Breton Post - 7 March 1940

MRS. RACHAEL RALPH
Glace Bay, March 7 - Death came suddenly this evening to two well known citizens, Mrs. Rachael Ralph, who died suddenly following a few hours illness at the home of her son, Mose Ralph, local business man and James Close, No. 11 miner, who died suddenly after returning
from his work at the colliery this afternoon. Mrs. Ralph made her home with her son, Mose Ralph, 37 Main Street, and last night suffered an attack from which she failed to rally, expiring this afternoon at 4:20.  Although 86 years of age she had enjoyed splendid health up to her fatal illness, and a wide circle of friends will be sorrowed on learning of the death of this estimable old citizen. Born in Newfoundland, Mrs. Ralph had been a resident of Glace Bay the past 31 years.  Her husband predeceased her and besides her son with whom she lived, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. George Bussey and Mrs. Kenneth Roberts, Montreal, and Mrs. Richard Frye in Maryland, Pennsylvania. Funeral arrangements will be announced on receipt of word from the daughters.
Cape Breton Post - 11 March 1940

Glace Bay, March 11 - The funeral of Mrs. Rachael Ralph was held yesterday afternoon and was quite largely attended.  Following a brief service at the home conducted by Rev. A.S. Adams, the funeral cortege proceeded to Epworth United Church, the clergy car being followed by members of Cullum Lodge, L.O.B.A., of which the late Mrs. Ralph had been a valued member.  Following the hearse were the pall bearers, members of McDougall L.O.L., and in turn chief mourners and friends and relatives of the deceased lady.  At the church, the pastor in his service, paid tribute to the late Mrs. Ralph whose exemplary Christian life had been an inspiration to all her friends.  With Mrs. Martha MacDonald presiding at the organ, Epworth United Church led in the singing of the hymns "Abide With Me," "The Lord Is My Shepherd," and "Jesus Lover Of My Soul."  At the grave side in Greenwood Cemetery, following the committal service by Rev. Mr. Adams, the burial ritual of the L.O.B.A. was recited by Mrs. Laura Johnstone and Mrs. Maud Sutton, while the members of Cullum Lodge sang the hymn "Abide with Me."  The many lovely floral tributes and messages of sympathy received at the home of the late Mrs. Ralph bespoke the high esteem in which she was held by her wide circle of friends.  The funeral was under the direction of Lowden's Funeral Home and the pall bearers were William Denny, John Mugford, Walter Dawe, Tom Davis, William King and Charles MacPherson.      

The Cape Breton Post - 30 October 1937 (John Ralph was my dad's only brother)
JOHN RALPH, No.2 Miner, Meets Death Glace Bay Man Killed By Fall of Loose Coal in Shaft
Glace Bay - 30 October 1937John Ralph was instantly killed in loose coal shaft early this morning, while engaged with three others in examining the coal shaft, the unfortunate man's neck being broken, when some coal broke through the top staging on the platform or cage they were being lowered down the shaft on. The four men had proceeded down about four hundred feet in the thousand foot shaft, examining the sides of the shaft, as is customary from time to time. Along the sides, in abutments and crevices there is usually loose coal which falls from the cages as they are being hoisted and some of the coal had fell after the men had passed it and crashing through the top of the staging landed on Ralph's head, cutting the scalp and breaking his neck.  Neither of his companions was injured. Taken to Surface - The unfortunate man was taken to the surface and thence Lowden's Undertaking Parlours.  An inquiry into his death will be conducted by Commissioner W.A.D. Gunn, of Sydney.Well known Resident-- Born in Newfoundland Fifty-two years   ago, Mr. Ralph had lived in Glace Bay for over forty years being one of the best known and highly esteemed miners of that town. He is survived by his wife, two sons, William John and Wilson Robert, and four daughters, Mrs. William Jones, Highland St.; and Misses Rachel, Muriel and Ethel at home.  One brother, Mose Ralph, a local business man and his aged mother, reside on Main St. while three sisters also survive, Mrs. Richard Frye in Maryland, Penn.; Mrs. George Bussey and Mrs. Kenneth Roberts in Montreal. Funeral arrangements will be announced on receipt of word from his sisters. 

Cape Breton Post -  6  August 1946

MRS. SARAH STEVENS (Sister-in-law of Rachael Ralph)

The death occurred suddenly this morning of Mrs. Sarah Stevens at the home of Sam Pittman, 124 Webster Street, Whitney Pier, where she resided.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles Bugden, Sydney; one son William, Conception Bay, Nfld., one sister, Mrs. Emma Littlejohn and one brother Russell, both in Conception Bay.  The deceased was a member of Trinity United Church.  Several grandchildren also survive.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later.  

Cape Breton Post - 4 September 1962 (My dad)
MOSE RALPH, 75 DIES IN HOSPITAL

  GLACE BAY - Mose Ralph, 75, who for over 50 years operated a shoe repair business in Glace Bay, died at the General Hospital Tuesday night.  Mr. Ralph had been ill for four months and following treatment at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, he was returned to the General Hospital here about two months ago. A native of Clarke's Beach, Nfld., Mr. Ralph came here in 1907 and opened a shoe making and repair business on York Street just off Commercial. Here Mr. Ralph continued to ply his trade as a shoemaker until three years ago when the building was sold and he moved to a location on McKeen Street. Mr. Ralph enjoyed a sterling reputation as a shoemaker and through the years his work was in great demand. He was a member of Epworth United Church and was always prominent in affairs of the Knights of Pythias.He is survived by his wife, two sons, Kenneth, serving in the Army in Egypt, Jackie, attending a trades school in Halifax, a daughter Anne (Mrs. Dave Deevey), Ottawa, who is on route home; a sister Emily (Mrs. Ken Roberts), Montreal. A brother, Jack Ralph, was killed in the shaft at No. 2 Colliery in 1937 and he was also predeceased by two sisters Flo (Mrs. Richard Frye) Philadelphia and Selina (Mrs. G. Bussey, Montreal). The remains are resting at the Patten Funeral Home, Union Street, from where the funeral will be held.  Burial will be made in Greenwood cemetery.
(Note: Funeral was held in Epworth United Church)


Montreal Gazette - 3 August 1957 (My dad's sister)

SELINA STEPHENS BUSSEY (RALPH):

At her residence 452 Congregation Street on August 3rd 1957 Selina(Lily)Ralph, beloved wife of George Henry Bussey in her 76th year. Resting at the Hugh C. Fetterly Funeral Home, 2035 Wellington Street.  Funeral from the Chapel on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. to Montreal Memorial Park

Montreal Gazette - 28 February 1966 (My dad's sister)

EMILY MAUD ROBERTS (RALPH):

At Queen Elizabeth Hospital on February 28th 1966 Emily M. Ralph, aged 83, beloved wife of the late Kenneth M. Roberts, dear mother of James(Mack), Mrs. Ethel Philips, Harold and Mildred Eccles.  Funeral from D.A. Collins Chapel 5610 Sherbrooke Street West on Thursday at 2p.m. to Mount Royal Cemetery.

Cape Breton Post (My dad's sister)
MRS. RICHARD FRY (FLORA RALPH)
GLACE BAY - August 19 - Death of Mrs. Richard Fry, a former residence of Glace Bay took place at her home in Pennsylvania this week, her brother, Mose Ralph was advised by telegram today.     The deceased lady resided in Glace Bay for many years and had a wide circle of friends in this community.  News of her death will be learned with regret by all who knew her during her residence here.

Cape Breton Post - 23 December 1997 (My mother)

ISABELL DREAVER (BOWES) RALPH
OTTAWA, ONTARIO
In an Ottawa hospital Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997.  Isabell Dreaver Bowes, age 91 years, widow of Mose Ralph, formerly of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia.     Loving mother of Anne (George Webster), Ottawa, John (Emily), Petawawa and Kenneth (Barbara) Moncton, N.B.  Fondly remembered by many grandchildren and great- grandchildren.     Predeceased by brothers Thomas and Robert Bowes.  Funeral service held in Ottawa, Wednesday, Dec. 24.  Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay, N.S.  In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society appreciated.

Cape Breton Post - (Cousin)

CLEO M. RALPH, 81
GLACE BAY -
Cleo M. Ralph, 81, formerly of King Edward Street, Glace Bay, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, at the residence of her daughter the Rev. Karen Ralph of Sydney Mines, where she resided for a number of years. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mabel (Bond) McCormick. Mrs. Ralph was an elder of Warden United Church, Glace Bay, Sunday School teacher, cub leader, UCW past-president and life member, Warden United Church Guild Unit and past member of Sydney Presbytery United Church Canada. Mrs. Ralph is survived by her daughter, Rev. Karen Ralph, Sydney Mines; son, Thomas (Suzanne), Cornwall, P.E.I.; four grandchildren, Scott, Todd, Kelly and Christopher; two sisters, Mary Alice McCormick, Sydney and Hazel (Mrs. Joseph Sherwood), Sydney and three brothers, Roy (Rose), Jackie (Doris) and Paul, all of Glace Bay. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Wilson Ralph and one brother, Almer. Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999 from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in the Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Warden United Church with Rev. Ralph Johnston officiating assisted by Rev. Eric Lynk. Burial will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, Warden United Church Memorial Fund or a charity of choice.

Cape Breton Post - (Cousin)

MRS. LOUISE RALPH, 81
GLACE BA Mrs. Louise Ralph, 81, former resident of 2 Kennedy Drive, Glace Bay, died Monday, December 19, 1994, in Ontario while enroute to the home of her daughter in Alberta.     Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late John and Janet (Terriflid) Hiscock.She was a member of Epworth United Church, Glace Bay and was at one time active in St. Mary's Guild, the IODE and the Canadian Cancer Society. She is survived by a daughter Marion (Mrs. Nathan Arthurs), St. Albert, Alberta; a son, Robert, Ontario; sisters: Loretta (Mrs. Lloyd Pace), Trenton, Nova Scotia; Elsie Peddle, Sydney; brothers, Fred, Glace Bay and Robert, Halifax; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.     She was predeceased by her husband, William; a sister, Pheobe Derken; brothers Walter, Gordon and John Roy.     The body was cremated.  A memorial service will be held at a later date in Glace Bay under the direction of The Patten Funeral Home.  Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Cape Breton Post - 20 February 2001 (Cousin)
RACHAEL MORRISON (RALPH), 82
GLACE BAY

Rachel Morrison, 82, of 296 Phalen Road, Glace Bay, and formerly of Sixth Street, New Aberdeen, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late John William and Margaret (Conway) Ralph. Rachel was the last surviving member of her immediate family. As a member of Warden United Church, she was actively involved in the Ladies Guild and always maintained an interest in the activities at Warden until her death. Quiet by nature,  Nan's' family was the focus of her life. She was truly a loving wife, a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her. Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Aulay; her devoted daughter, Charlotte (Rev. Duncan Roach); daughter-in-law, Karen Morrison and the lights of her life her two grandchildren, Christopher Roach, Halifax; and Jeanne Morrison, Truro. She was predeceased by her beloved son, Jackie; sisters, Emma Jones, Muriel Hamood and Ethel MacCormick, brothers, William and Wilson Ralph. Visitation for the late Mrs. Morrison will be held at Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, today (Thursday), 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Karen Ralph officiating assisted by Martha MacDonald. Interment will follow at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations in her memory may be made to Warden United Church or to a charity of choice.

Cape Breton Post - 30 May 1987 (Cousin)

MRS. ETHEL MCCORMICK (RALPH), 63
GLACE BAY

GLACE BAY - Mrs. Ethel Irene McCormick, 63, 262 Sixth Street, died suddenly at the Glace Bay General Hospital Saturday. She was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Conway) Ralph. She was a member of Warden United Church and the Ladies Guild. Mrs. McCormick is survived by her husband, Paul; by sons Paul, St. John's, Nfld; and Ralph, Albert Bridge; daughters Brenda (Mrs. Dennis MacLeod), Glace Bay; Norma and Debbie, at home; sisters Rachel (Mrs. Aulay Morrison), Glace Bay; and Mrs. Muriel Hamood, Glace Bay; and five grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers William and Wilson and by a sister Mrs. Emma Jones.     The body rests at McGillivary's Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street. The funeral will be held Tuesday at noon at Warden Church and the burial will be made in Forest Haven.

Cape Breton Post - 28 December 1997 (Cousin)

MURIEL HAMOOD (RALPH), 76
GLACE BAY
Muriel Hamood, 76, formerly of Glace Bay died Sunday Dec 28, 1997 in Fairview Villa. Born in Glace Bay she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Ralph.  She is survived by three sons, Everett and Danny, Greenwood, Kenneth, Glace Bay, two daughters Margaret Carroll, Lower Sackville, Marsha Wood, Hammonds Plains, sister Rachel Morrison, Glace Bay, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Danny, son, Wilson, two brothers, William and Wilson, and sister Ethel.     Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Monday Dec. 29 at Atlantic Funeral Home, Lower Sackville. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m. at First Sackville Presbyterian Church, Lower Sackville, Rev. David Sutherland officiating Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Nova Scotia, Fairview Villa or charity of choice.

Cape Breton Post - (Cousin)

ROBERT W. RALPH, 72
GLACE BAY
Robert Wilson Ralph, 72, 214 King Edward Street, died Thursday, April 23, at Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint John, N.B.  He was visiting his daughter when he became ill.  Known as Wilson Ralph, he was born in Glace Bay, son of the late John and Margaret (Conway) Ralph. A mine electrician, he was employed with Devco until his retirement.  He was a member of Warden United Church.     He is survived by his wife, Cleo (MacCormick) Ralph, a son, Thomas, Cornwall, P.E.I.; a daughter, Rev. Karen Ralph, Weisford, N.B.; three sisters, Rachael (Mrs. Aulay Morrison), Ethel (Mrs. Paul MacCormick), Mrs. Muriel Hamood, Glace Bay and four grandchildren. A brother, William and a sister, Mrs. Emma Jones predeceased him. The body rested at the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home.  Funeral services were held in Warden United Church with interment made in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.  Rev. Margaret Mack officiated.

Cape Breton Post - 26 February 1999

(Traver Bugden was a cousin of  my dad Mose Ralph on the Stevens side)

TRAVER BUGDEN, 82
SYDNEY

Traver Bugden, 82, of 726 Prince St., Sydney, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Petley, Nfld., he was the son of the late Charles and Ida (Steven) Bugden. He was employed in the rail finishing mill at Sysco and retired in 1980 with 45 years of service. He is survived by his wife, the former Ellen Shepherd; three sons, David (Barbara), Mira, John, Toronto and Lloyd (Elva), Ottawa; two daughters, Carol (Mrs. Sheldon Clarke), Cobourg, Ont. and Ida (Mrs. Don Coleman), Sydney; 12 grandchildren, Bernice, Gregory and Bill Bugden, Sydney, Stephen Bugden, Ottawa, Tanya Bugden, Barrie, Ont., Angela Coleman, Bangor, Me., Cherie Lynn Coleman, Liverpool, N.S., Robert Clarke, Elaine Boden, Shelly Camacho and Kim Clarke, Ont., Sandra Clarke, Mira and 12 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Ken (Helen), Vancouver, B.C. and one sister, Ruple Meisner, Port Hawkesbury. He was predeceased by two sisters, Elva Bugden, Sydney and Muriel Meisner, Port Hawkesbury and one grandson, Todd Bugden, Mira. Visitation will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Welton Street, Sydney, Sunday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. where funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice.

(Harvey Parsons was a cousin of my dad) PARSONS - In Victoria, B.C., on December 29th, 1976, Mr. Harvey Parsons, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Marjorie Ethel (Todd) Parsons, at home 2749 Quadra St.; loving father of Mrs. Garey Tomlinson (Adele), Surrey, B.C.; dear brother of Mrs. May Hedley, Mrs. Ann Cox, Mrs. Ethel Sabiston, George and Carl, all of Victoria, B.C.; also survived by a granddaughter, Lisa and a grandson, Dean, Surrey, B.C. Mr. Parsons came to Victoria from Newfoundland in 1917 to work for the B.C.C.S. for some time before becoming a blacksmith for 40 years until his retirement in 1965. Service will be held in the Sands Mortuary Limited, "Memorial Chapel of Chimes", on Tuesday, January 4th, 1977, at 11:00 a.m.  Rev. William Z VanDruten officiating.  Flowers gratefully declined. Those so desiring may contribute to the B.C. Heart Foundation, 1008 Blanshard St. Victoria, B.C.


                           

                    PATERSON - BOWES FAMILY

Cape Breton Post -  (My maternal grandfather)

ALEXANDER BOWES

GLACE BAY, FEB 2 - Alexander Bowes, well known and respected Glace Bay resident, died
at a Halifax hospital yesterday after a long illness. Mr. Bowes was 72 years of age and was a native of Scotland.  He came to Glace Bay 43 years ago and for many years was employed as a locomotive foreman with the S and L Railway. He became ill several months ago and was obliged to seek treatment at a Halifax hospital. He was a member of Mariners Lodge, A.F. and A.M., Louisburg and he was also active in affairs of Aberdeen Lodge, I.O.O.F here. Widely known in the district he enjoyed the respect of all his associates and his passing will be generally mourned. His wife predeceased him by a number of years and surviving are two sons and a daughter.  They are Mrs. Moses Ralph, Thomas Bowes, both of Glace Bay and Robert Bowes of Sydney.


Cape Breton Post - (My Mother's brother)

THOMAS  LOVE BOWES

GLACE BAY, Aug. 22, 1949 - Thomas L. Bowes, prominent Glace Bay railwayman, died at the Glace Bay General Hospital this morning following a brief illness. Although Mr. Bowes had been unwell for some time it was not until last Tuesday, when he suffered a heart seizure that his condition became serious.  He was admitted to the institution at that time, but failed to respond to treatment. A native of Scotland he was 47 years of age and had resided here for the past 40 years. He was employed by the Sydney and Louisburg Railway for the last 25 years and recently he worked as a locomotive engineer on the road. Of a quiet and friendly nature Mr. Bowes was respected by all with whom he came in contact and his passing is widely mourned. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Firemen and Enginemen, of Mariners Lodge A.F. and A.M. Louisburg, of Maple Leaf Chapter R.A.M., Glace Bay and of McDougall Council of the Cryptic Rite.He is survived by his wife Sarah, two sons, Robert Alexander and Donald, a sister Mrs. Mose Ralph, Main Street, and a brother Robert Bowes of Sydney. The remains are reposing at the family home, 1 York Street. Wednesday morning they will be removed to Epworth United Church where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. and burial will be made in Riverside cemetery, Marion Bridge.    

Cape Breton Post - (Cousin)

ROBERT A. BOWES

GLACE BAY - Robert A. Bowes, 24, native of this community but recently of Pembroke, Ontario, died at the Toronto General Hospital Tuesday. Mr. Bowes lived on McLean Street until four years ago when he went to Pembroke. He had been unwell for a time and he entered hospital in Toronto last week for surgery. Since going to Pembroke he has been employed with the Sherwin-Williams paint firm. While in Glace Bay he was a member of Epworth United Church. His father, Thomas Bowes, died in 1949.  He is survived by this mother, Mrs. Donald Grant, Oromocto, N.B., who is now visiting at Marion Bridge, and a brother, Donald Bowes, of Pembroke, who is enroute to Cape Breton. The remains will be taken to the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Allan MacKeigan, Marion Bridge, from where the funeral will be held.

Cape Breton Post - (My mother's brother)

R.P. BOWES

Robert Patterson Bowes, 74, of 1572 Victoria Road died Tuesday in the Sydney City Hospital. A native of Scotland, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Bowes he was employed with the Sydney Railway as a locomotive engineer retiring nine years ago.  He was an adherent of Trinity United Church. Twice married his first wife the former Gladys Walker predeceased him.  He was also predeceased by one brother. Mr. Bowes is survived by his second wife the former Bessie Marshall, sons, Alexander and John, South Bar; daughters, Mrs. Anne Lovelace, British Columbia; Mrs. Christine Metcalfe residing in the United States; one sister, Mrs. Dolly Ralph, Ottawa and by 13 grandchildren. The body rests at the R.H. Fillmore Funeral Home, Dorchester Street today from 2-5 and 7-9 o-clock and the funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Church.  Interment will follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney-Glace Bay Highway.The Rev. Allan MacIntosh will officiate.

 Cape Breton Post -  (Cousin)          

JOHN WALKER BOWES, 66, South Bar

John Walker Bowes, 66, of MacLeod Street, South Bar, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 1999, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Robert and Gladys (Walker) Bowes. He was a member of Trinity United Church. He retired as a locomotive engineer from Devco Railway after 40 years service. He is survived by his wife, the former Joan (Gardiner) Bowes; two sons, Robert, at home, Alex, CFB Petawawa, Ontario; two sisters, Christine Metcalfe, Sydney, Ann Jones, Duncan, B.C.; one brother, Alex (Buddy), South Bar. Visitation will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with funeral service in the chapel, Thursday, 2 p.m. with Rev. Allan McIntosh officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.

Cape Breton Post - (Aunt)

Sarah May (Bowes) Grant
Sydney
Sarah M. Grant, a resident of Breton Bay and formerly of 90 Knightswood Dr., Coxheath, passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Saturday, April 20, 2002.
She was a lifetime member of Jubilee Rebekah Lodge No. 14, Glace Bay. She enjoyed modern round and square dancing and the many good friends she met in doing so. She was an avid craftsperson enjoying knitting, crochet and quilting as well as cooking for all her friends and family.
Survived by husband, Donald Grant; son, Donald (Angela) Bowes; grandchildren, Kelly (Wayne) MacKinnon and Robert (Lynette) Bowes; great-grandchildren, Katherine and Alexandra Bowes; sister, Christina K. Kruper; three nieces and a nephew.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas Love Bowes, son, Robert Alexander Bowes, brothers, Allan and John MacKeigan and nephew, Hector MacKeigan.
At Sarah‰s request cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Westmount United Church, at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 12.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice.

RECENT ADDITIONS

William David Deevey - (former husband of Anne Ralph) - Ottawa Citizen
Peacefully, while surrounded by his family at his home in Orleans, on Sunday, July 29th, 2001.  Survived by his sons, Donald (Andrea), Kevin (Elaine) and David (Sylvie) and their mother Anne, grandchildren Devin and Allyson and soon expected grandchild; brothers Norman (Gisele) and Ken; and loving companion Monica.  The ceremony will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.  Special gratitude to Lois and Wayne for their support and assistance.

William George Bussey (son of Selina Ralph) Montreal Star - 17 July 1979
At his residence, on Sunday, 15 July 1979, William George Bussey, dearly beloved husband of Violet Wheeler, dear father of Brian and Norman, grandfather of seven grandchildren.  Visitation at Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Directors, 5580 Sherbrooke Street West, from 7 p.m. Monday.  Funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Montreal Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Women's Auxiliary Eventide Home would be gratefully appreciated.

Ethel May Philips (daughter of Emily Ralph - Montreal Star 1968
In this city, on March 2nd, 1968, Ethel May Roberts, beloved wife of the late John C. Philips, dear sister of James Malcolm, Harold and Muriel.  Funeral from D.A. Collins Chapel, 5610 Sherbrooke St. West, on Tues. at 2 pm to Rideau Memorial Gardens. 
John Cunningham Philips (husband of Ethel Philips (Roberts)) - At his residence, 207 Neptune Blvd., Strathmore, P.Q. on November 14th, 1958, John Cunningham Philips, beloved husband of Ethel May Roberts.  Funeral from D.A. Collins Chapel, 5610 Sherbrooke St W. on Tuesday at 1 p.m. to Rideau Memorial Gardens.