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Linacy, NS November 7, 2024 Michael David “Mike” McDonald, 58, Linacy, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at home following a brief illness.   Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of Duncan Grant and Barbara Ann (Jenkins) McDonald. Raised in Linacy, Mike was last employed by Wayne Robinson Construction, having previously been employed for many years as a long-haul trucker with G & B McDonald Trucking, Armour Transportation and DeMonts Transport. Mike thoroughly enjoyed his trucking career but was most happy when he was home with his family. In earlier years Mike, his wife Audrey, who passed in 2005 and their boys, Michael and Brandon, built a motorcross track in Piedmont, where they spent many enjoyable years dirt biking. They traveled throughout the Maritimes racing and making memories to last a lifetime. Mike was very proud of his nephew, Cade Moser who plays hockey for the Halifax Mooseheads, never missing a game. One of Mike’s biggest goals in life was “to be a grandfather”. He was blessed with a grandson, Barrett, who he called, “Big Bear”.  Mike never missed an opportunity to facetime with his grandson or be with him in person.  When ever Barrett visited grampie, they always went to the garden to pick veggies. Mike was a loving, kind and helpful, son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend who will be dearly missed by all those he loved.   Besides his parents, Grant and Barb, he is survived by his partner, Kimberley “Kimmie” Carrigan; sons, Michael, Linacy;  Brandon (Robyn),Hammond Plains; grandson, Barrett;    sisters, Debbie Zinck, Fredericton, N.B.; Donna Lamey, Linacy; Bridget Moser, Linacy; several nieces and nephews; maternal aunts, Peggy Young, Linacy; Janet King, New Glasgow;  paternal aunts, Joyce MacMaster, Port Hawkesbury; Sherry (Phillip) Landry, Linacy; Sandra (Alex) Fraser, Hammonds Plains; many cousins.   He was predeceased by his wife, Audrey (O’Connor) McDonald; maternal grandparents, Alton Alexander and Marjorie Anne (Hiltz) Jenkins; paternal grandparents, David Joseph McDonald and Doris Catherine (Fraser) (McDonald) Lewis; brothers-in-law, Robert Zinck; Jay Moser; paternal uncle, John MacMaster.   The family will receive visitors 12 – 1:50 p.m. Sunday in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home Chapel, New Glasgow from where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating.  Interment will be in Piedmont Cemetery.   Donations may be made in Mike’s memory to the Pictou County SPCA or Canadian Cancer Society .   “Through the good and bad times of many years of love, I will never forget you,” – Love Goober

Sydney, NS November 7, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Rice on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Slade) Clarke. Margaret was a loving mother and housewife, and enjoyed watching old westerns, shopping with her daughter, and family meals. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Obed Rice; daughter, Carol Rice, Sydney; sons, Rob (Patty), Sydney, Brian (Myrna), Lucasville and Lindsay (Susan), Brookside; grandchildren, Aaron, Ashley, Julie, Liam and Graham; great-grandchildren, Jaden, Ryan, Sam, Andi, Grace, Claire and Cole. Margaret is also survived by her sisters, Sharon Macready, British Columbia and Joan Gillis, Boston, Mass.; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her sisters, Minnie, Mary, Jessie and Lila and brothers, Jack, George, Bob, Charlie, Jimmy and Ray. Funeral service will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, November 12th at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jackie Warren officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Sydney Memorial Chapel Facebook page. The family would like to thank Dr. Greg Myatt and the numerous health staff for their care over the years. Memorials may be made to the An Cala Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Boutiliers Point, NS October 25, 2024 We are sad to announce that Anne died on October 25, 2025, the day after she and her family celebrated her 82 birthday. Anne was born in Dartmouth, NS and raised in Tangier, NS until moving to Halifax in1956.   She was pre deceased by her young son Stephen John and her husband John Archie, brother Peter and sister Ruth. She is survived by her sister Mary (Tanton) Stone, brother-in-law John, sister-in-law Lesley Tanton and many nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.  After graduating from MacDonald College (McGill University) with a BSc in Home Economics, she and Arch spent their working lives in and around London, Ontario where she kept connected with her many good friends from ‘Mac’. Anne thrived in the business world, first as a home economist with Union Gas, then as a restaurant owner and then as the owner/operator of the very successful Little Red Roaster coffee shop in Wortley Village, London.  After retiring from the coffee business in 2003 Anne and Arch moved back to Nova Scotia to be near their families. Within a year they had built a house in Boutiliers Point on St. Margaret’s Bay.  Anne and Arch continued in their entrepreneurial ways, buying the Bay Hammock Company and setting up a catering business with Anne’s sister-in-law Lesley.  Anne was an independent, intelligent, creative, community-minded person. Throughout her life she had an eye for supporting and enhancing events in the communities in which she lived. One of her major achievements was helping to establish the Peggys Cove and Area Festival of the Arts, which began as a plein air event and has grown to be a major summer destination in the St Margarets Bay Area.  Anne and Arch loved to travel.  In 2012, they bought an RV, pulled up stakes, and spent 3 years travelling around North America. Returning to live in Halifax, Anne quickly joined a community book club, a coffee shop group, a community garden project, volunteered at Prescott Group and took up water colour painting, forming long-lasting friendships along the way. Always adventurous and despite knee and hip issues, one summer Anne undertook to successfully walk the Nova Scotia Camino Trail.  A lifelong learner, Anne’s last major volunteer effort was to work with SCANS, Seniors College Association of Nova Scotia, where in time she assumed the leadership role of President. After Arch’s death in 2017, Anne moved back to Boutiliers Point, where she beautifully enhanced her little cottage and continued her water colour painting. Anne was a creative cook and she  enriched many a family supper and dinner party with her delicious and often unique recipes.  To this end, her last accomplishment was a treasured hand crafted book of her favourite recipes for her family and friends, with each page illustrated with her own watercolours. True to her nature, Anne dealt realistically and purposefully with a cancer diagnosis and never lost her sense of humour.  Throughout her stay in the Palliative Unit at the VGH, Anne had excellent care for which we are all very thankful.  A reception in Anne’s memory will be held at St James’ Anglican Church, Boutiliers Point, Sunday, Dec 8, 2:00-4:00 pm. If you wish to acknowledge Anne’s life, please make a donation to the St Margaret’s Bay Food Bank, https://smbfoodbank.wordpress.com/thrift-store/ , The Marguerite Centre,   https://themargueritecentre.com/ or the Anglican Parish of French Village Outreach Projects, treasurer@parishoffrenchvillage.ca

Upper Hammonds Plains, NS November 8, 2024 Born in Africville he was a son of the late, Vera (Byers) and Harry Carter. Lonnie enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing and maintaining his vegetable garden. He was a kind soul. Predeceased by his brother, Melvin Carter; sister, Sharon David; nephew, Brian David Jr. Survived by his son, Lonnie Murphy; grandchildren, Jordan Grandy, Ziva London Isaac; nephews, Arnel, Clayton, Brian, and Brandon; nieces, Tamara, Aniya and many others; aunt, Shirley Brown; special sister-in-law, Rose Carter; best friend, Wendy Tynes (Toronto) and Barry Parsons (Lucasville) Special thanks to his sister-in-law Rose who took care of his every day needs and was there by his side until the end, nephews Brandon and Brian who assisted Lonnie whenever he needed a helping hand, and to the QEII Victoria General 8A staff. Donations in memory of Lonnie can be made to the Lung and Stroke Foundation.

Eskasoni, NS March 15, 1973 – November 02, 2024 It is with a broken heart that we announce the unexpected passing on Saturday, Nov. 2nd of our beloved husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Glen Gabriel Sylliboy. Glen was a gentle giant, with a quiet demeanor and a kind heart. In his younger days, he enjoyed boxing and later passed those skills onto the next generation becoming both a trainer and mentor to many. He worked as a contractor, carpenter in Eskasoni and his handiwork can be seen throughout the community in the many houses he helped build. He could do just about anything that he put his hand to. Glen also worked for several years in the fishing industry. He will be deeply missed by his wife and love Philomena, mother Margaret Poulette, father Stephen John Sylliboy, children Autumn (Jeremy), Jacob (Danielle), Glenn, Duran (Emma), Aleigha (Layne) and Sammi; grandchildren Tyrin, Anna, Atalie, Sally, Maizey, Noah, Luke and Lenayah, his siblings Gwen (Lance), Stephen, Bernadine (Terrance), Quentin (Sherisse), Dustin (Renee) and Danielle Marie (Hayden) as well as his brother-in-law Michael Cremo, godparents Jermaine and Peter and godchildren Kendra, Tamara, Treven, Shayla, Angelina, Rydell and Arinna. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and his in laws, mother-in-law Madeline “Sugar” Poulette, sister-in-law Cindy, brother-in-law Terry, stepchildren Patsy Gould, Eliza Gould, Joel Kabatay, Tayvn Kabatay and Brayven Christmas. Glen was predeceased by a brother in infancy Daniel, granddaughter Aaliyah and father-in-law Walter Poulette. A wake will start at 7pm on Tuesday, November 12 at the Gabriel Centre in Eskasoni. Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30am on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Holy Family Church, 50 Gebriel St., Eskasoni with interment following in the parish cemetery.

Springhill, NS January 25, 1933 - November 3rd, 2024 Marilyn M. Maddison, passed away peacefully at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, at the age of 91. Marilyn was born in Springhill on January 25, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Allan E. Fowler (Parrsboro, NS.) and Mary J. Thompson (South Brook, N.S.) Marilyn attended school in Springhill N.S. She graduated high school in 1951. She continued her education by attending Nursing School, and soon realized it was not her cup of tea. She married the love of her life James (Jimmy) O. L. Fraser in 1954. They had 3 children Susan, Sharon, and Drew. They were stationed at numerous Air Force Bases including Germany. After they separated, Marilyn had a variety of jobs. At the age of 35, she attended Nova Scotia Teachers College , which led to her passion for teaching children.  Marilyn loved skating, knitting, crosswords, cryptoquotes, Scrabble, crib, 45’s, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. If there was any type of game, she was willing to play. Marilyn was a volunteer for many organizations including the Citizens Advisory Committee (Springhill Institution), Springhill/Oxford Chapter of the Kidney Foundation; Springhill Seniors Centre; Springhill 2011 Lions Club, and Springhill Heritage Group.  Her faith in God was very strong, as she attended St. David’s Presbyterian church, from childhood until its closing. Her many positions were organist, treasurer, as well, she became an Elder of the church. Marilyn enjoyed many great years with her friend and companion Stan Pashkoski. Stan’s family became her extended family, who will all miss her dearly. In 2004, Marilyn married Raymond Maddison. They were blessed to have a loving relationship until his passing in 2008. Other than her parents, Marilyn was predeceased by her first husband Jimmy Fraser; her second husband Ray Maddison; her sister Dorothy (James) Trueman; her sister/cousin Shirley (Archie) McNeil, and Stan. She will be dearly missed by her children, Susan, Sharon (Kent) Burden, Drew (Wendy) Fraser. As well as her grandchildren Stephen, Allison, Leslie, Brad, Jane, Jill, Brittany, Amanda, Cherylee, Jonathan, and Rebecca, her 23 great grandchildren and 1 great great grand daughter. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the A H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (902 597 2361). Visitation will take place Saturday, November 30th from 1 - 2 PM, Service 2 - 3 PM at the St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church in Springhill, followed immediately by a reception in the church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Marilyn’s memory to a charity of your choice.

Truro, NS November 5, 2024 David Wayne "Woody" Wood – 68, Truro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at home. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Maurice and Marjorie (Skinner) Wood. David worked at Berry’s Furniture in Truro for 25 years, from where he retired in 2002. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. In earlier years, he coached his son, David, in baseball and hockey, enjoyed fishing with the family, was an avid bowler on the Wednesday night league at Bible Hill Bowlacade and loved watching wrestling and playing video games with his grandchildren. He enjoyed reading Stephen King novels, playing guitar, listening to old country music and pencil sketching. David is survived by his children, Tanya (Phil), Harmony; David (Raelene), Saskatchewan; grandchildren, Alex (Emily), Sam, Alexis, Ben, Brooklyn, Cohen; great grandson, Jaxson; brothers, Danny (Angie), Bible Hill; Richard, Saskatchewan; many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Joan, Kathy, Ardith; brother, Rusty. Private interment will be held at a later date in Terrace Hill Cemetery, Kaulback Street, Truro. If so desired, donations in David’s memory to Haven House (THOS) are welcomed.

Antigonish, NS November 6, 2024 Jordan, Pearl Lorella, age 88, Antigonish, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Antigonish, she was the daughter of the late Waldo and Minnie (Cameron) Hensbee. Pearl grew up in Eight Island Lake with her siblings. She enjoyed going for walks and exploring the outdoors. She excelled in school and had many dreams of expanding her horizons and going to work at the Sherbrooke and Antigonish hospitals. A few years later she met the love of her life, Gordon Jordan and the rest was history. They got married in June of 1954 and later on had their only son Jackie. As a family they moved to Jordanville and made that home for the next 10 years. In the years to follow they moved to Antigonish, where Pearl and Jackie both helped out with Gordon’s trucking business, G.L. Jordan Trucking Ltd. Pearl also worked for many years at the High Crest Nursing Home in Antigonish where she made many friends and met a lot of people whose lives she touched by being present. She was most happy when she helped other in needs and made new friends. Pearl was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  Her grandchildren will attest to her skill as a baker.  They looked forward to their visits and her delicious date squares, cinnamon rolls and ginger snaps. She loved dancing, playing cards and reading, especially Danielle Steele novels.  Pearl read them all! She was always willing to challenge us all to an exciting game of crib, in which we usually lost. She is survived by her son, Jackie Jordan, Antigonish, ; grandchildren: Shawna Murray (Trevor) Mulgrave,  Evan Jordan (Crystal) Antigonish, Quentin Jordan, Antigonish, Haley Jordan (Travis Landry) Antigonish, very special daughter-in-law, Margaret Jordan who was there and helped her during her time of need and sickness. great grandchildren:  John, Catherine, Emily Beaton and Charley and Alaric Jordan all of Antigonish; brothers: Delbert (Patricia), Antigonish; Wendell, Goshen; sister, Gloria MacQuarrie, Port Hawkesbury, also her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon; sister, Juanita Hensbee; sister-in-law, Charlotte Hensbee and brother in law John MacQuarrie. Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral  Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish on Tuesday November 12th from 2:30 to 6:30 pm .  Funeral service will be in St James United Church on Wednesday at 11:00 am with Reverend Peter Smith presiding.  Burial in Indian Lake Cemetery. Family flowers only please.  Donations in memory may be made to L’Arche Antigonish, Cathy’s Place or CACL.                              In Loving Memory of our Wonderful Mother/Grandmother Of all the special gifts in life however great or small, to have you as our  Mother/Grandmother was the greatest gift of all. May the winds of love blow softly and whisper in your ear "We love and miss you Mother/Grandmother and wish that you were here" Deep in our hearts, your life is kept to love and cherish, not forget. No more tomorrows we can share but yesterdays are always there. A silent thought, a secret tear keeps your memory ever near in our hearts forever.

Whitney Pier, NS August 4, 1946 - November 5, 2024 It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Elizabeth Wilhelmina “Honey” Burke on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born August 4, 1946, in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Wesley Sr. and Gizella (Marketch) Nichols. Honey is survived by her husband, Ronald “Ronnie”; daughter, Shawna (Liam) Lawlor, Fletcher’s Lake, NS: son, Ron “Bud” (Marsha), St. John’s, NL; sister, Heather Donovan, Albert Bridge; sister-in-law, Judy Nichols, Whitney Pier; and grandchildren, Evan Tummillo, Kira and Adan Lawlor, and Brooke and Madison Burke. She was predeceased by her daughter, Joanne Elizabeth Colford (Burke) and brother, Wesley Jr. “Tootsie” Nichols. In her early years, Honey formed lasting friendships that would guide her throughout her life. In particular, her childhood schoolmate and life-long friend, Sherry Huelin, was always close by Honey’s side, whether working together at David’s Groceteria on Charlotte Street, being members of the Whitney Pier Air Cadets, or staying connected throughout the years, even when distance separated them, their daily phone calls and annual visits always kept their close friendship alive. Honey always enjoyed a bit of entertainment, whether it be hosting family and friends for holiday dinners, especially her fan favorite spaghetti dinner or going out to Mira Gut for the annual birthdays weekend at the bungalow, Honey could always be found doing what she loved to do most, cooking for the masses, and having a dance and a good laugh with family and friends. During her working years, Honey worked at Keddy’s Motel, as well as spent many years providing home care to several wonderful people who she held dear to her heart. When not in the kitchen cooking, Honey would look forward to her evenings at the bingo hall hoping to win the big jackpot, spending time with her extended family at the Seniors Complex in the Pier, or playing darts at the Pensioner’s Club with her life partner and husband, Ronnie. The family would like to take the opportunity to thank members of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Dialysis Unit for the many years of care they provided Honey, first responders and attending physicians, and Kollin Weatherbee and team at Sydney Memorial Chapel for their professionalism and empathy. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, November 12th from 4-7 pm. A graveside service will take place at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, November 13th at 3 pm with Rev. Paul Murphy officiating. Following the graveside service, please join the family at Sydney Memorial Chapel for a reception. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

Truro, NS November 2, 2024 Roger Kenneth Gamble – 59, Truro. It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved brother, Roger Kenneth Gamble, who suddenly passed away at his home on November 2, 2024 due to natural causes. Born in Truro, Roger was the son of the late Ralph Gamble and Lila (Hendry) Gratto. He entered this world alongside his twin brother, Ronnie, who tragically passed away at the early age of 16. Roger carried Ronnie’s spirit in his heart throughout his life. Growing up in a large family, Roger shared his childhood with his siblings, Vernon Gratto (Virginia), Doug Gratto (Doreen), Ralph Gamble (Christine), Patsy Reynolds, Patricia Bennett (Michael), Judy Gamble-Pulley (Weston), Debbie Lindsay (John). He was a devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews, each holding a special place in his heart. Roger had friendships across the globe and shared a special bond with his work "mates" and cousins, particularly Ian Taylor and Carolann Gamble O'Leary. Not only were they his cousins, but best friends who supported each other through their ups and downs in life. Roger spent his early years in Economy before moving to Halifax to pursue his education in Mechanical Drafting and Design. After graduating, he launched his career in Toronto before relocating to Vancouver, where he met the mother of his children, Leith Sargant. The couple moved to Leith's homeland of Australia, where they were married and began a new chapter. In 1998, they welcomed his greatest legacy, his triplets Liam, Griffin, and Chet. Roger took immense pride in watching his boys grow into remarkable young men. After raising his boys, Roger returned to the East Coast, where he found peace spending time "up" the river with his family and close friends. Roger embraced life wholeheartedly, sharing his infectious laughter and gift for storytelling with everyone around him. He found joy in reading, bass fishing, gardening, playing trivia, and attending sporting events with his sons. His passion for learning, particularly in history and politics, and his interest in genealogy, added richness to his life, uncovering ancestral ties which led to the joy of meeting newfound family. Along with his parents, Roger was predeceased by his brother, Terry Gamble; twin brother, Ronnie Gamble; sister, Brenda Griffiths; maternal grandparents, Samuel and Margaret Hendry; nephew, Chad Gratto; paternal grandmother, Ethel Elliot "Granny" who held a very special place in his heart. Funeral service will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Economy United Church, 3360 Highway 2, Economy. Interment in Economy Cemetery. Reception will follow in Economy Recreation Centre. In honour of Roger's deep interest in family history and his love for exploring cemeteries, donations may be made in his memory to the Economy Cemetery. Roger will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. In the words of Elliot Page, "We deserve to experience love fully, equally, without shame and without compromise."

Dartmouth, NS June 21, 1923 - November 1, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Winnie, who passed away at the QE2 on November 1, 2024.   She was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to her parents Ernest R and Miriam L (Scallion) Blakeney.  She grew up and lived her life in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Winnie worked as a sales lady at a retail store on Barrington Street in Halifax during the 2nd World War. She met and married James L Stevens in 1943.  From there, she dedicated her time to bringing up her children.  She loved gardening.  She enjoyed planting all kinds of shrubs and flowers and also had a good size vegetable garden for many years.  She also enjoyed painting with water colors, knitting, sewing, doing puzzles amongst other things that kept her mind busy and constantly learning.  She also enjoyed the visits from family especially her Grandsons when they came to visit from Ontario. She is survived by her daughters Linda Stevens, Joanne Mannette, Beverley Fraser; her grandsons James and Robert Fraser in Ontario; her sister Hazel Hennel in Virginia USA and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband James L Stevens; son Donald J; daughter Carole D Morton; mother and father Ernest and Miriam Blakeney; sisters Olive Bellefontaine, Jean Boudreau, Dorothy Blakeney; brothers Kenneth, Gerald and Reginald (in infancy). There will be no visitation, however, the family is having a celebration of life and a reception following at the Dartmouth Funeral Home on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 1:00pm.

Lower Sackville, NS January 15, 1992 - November 01, 2024 Carroll, Courtney Lynn ,  32, of Lower Sackville, formerly Sherbrooke, NS, passed away suddenly on Friday November 1st 2024. Born in Antigonish on January 15th 1992, she was a daughter of Sherry Lynn Sewards (Vasil) and Farlie Carroll. Courtney was one-of-a-kind, the most caring, selfless, bubbly soul you’d ever meet. Always so positive, she would brighten every room she entered with her infectious smile and energy. She was kind to every single person whether she knew them or not, and would do anything for anybody. Anyone who met Courtney will never forget her. Courtney was the definition of a good person. She was grateful for everyone and everything in her life. She said it best "No matter where you are or who you are with, be grateful for them. EVERYONE. Family, friends, coworkers, even your church family. We are all in this crazy world making the best of every moment." She loved to spend time with her family and friends, helping tackle any project they’d be in the middle of during one of her surprise visits. Meanwhile, Courtney and Matt planned for their future together. Courtney enjoyed singing, dancing, playing games and many sports, snuggling Sneakers, going to church, watching movies, eating popcorn, and going to the race track. Courtney was the crew-chief of the Carroll Racing team, game coordinator for HSSC, and a member of her church choir. Yet, she worked just as hard at her day job, helping the nurses at NSCN. Besides her parents, she is survived by her boyfriend Matt Giles, Stewiacke; sister Lisa (Michael Romo) Carroll, Ardoise; step-parents Laura Banks, Port Hilford, and Tim Sewards, Sackville; step-sister Caleigh (Gilles) Marchand, Mount Uniacke; step-brother Cody Sewards; Uncles, Aunts, cousins, many friends, and her cat Sneakers. Courtney was predeceased by her grandparents Sharon and Bill Vasil, Lillian and Robert Carroll; Uncle David Vasil; step-father Francis Linden. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday in St. James Presbyterian Church, Sherbrooke Village, Sherbrooke, NS at 1:00pm, Reverend Derek Elsworth officiating.   A private burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Sherbrooke. Family flowers only please. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.