George Arthur "Art" Unsworth, 90, passed away surrounded by his family at the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney, on Saturday February 19, 2005.
Born in Florence, he was the son of the late George and Jane (Hill) Unsworth. Art was the last of his immediate family. Arthur's joy was his family. He liked nothing better than to be surrounded by his family and friends at his cottage in Ross Ferry. Arthur served from 1939 to 1945 with the Canadian Armed Forces. He worked as a bus driver before being employed by the Cape Breton Development Corporation as a coal miner. While in that capacity, he continured his education and retired as manager of the Sydney Mines Wash Plant.
Arthur was active in his community. He was a member of the Wilson United Church, serving as an elder, Clerk of Session, Sunday School teacher, and superintendent. He was also involved with the Board of Stewards and United Church Men. Art displayed his love for singing as a member of the choir, and was part of several quartets. Art also served as a cub leader, scoutmaster and district commissioner for the Boy Scouts of Canada, Northside district. Sports played a major role in his life. He played hockey, soccer, badminton, enjoyed cross-country skiing and in later years, ringette. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sadie (MacDonald) Unsworth, and his children David (Linda) of St. Anne's, George (Sharon) of Sydney River, Kathryn (Don) MacVicar of Halifax, Sally (Doug) White of Ross Ferry, William (Marcy) of Sydney River, and John (Kelly) of Little Pond. Also by fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren who are left to mourn his passing. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers Horace and Peter, and sisters Polly, Vera, Edith, May and Bertha. Visitation for the late Art Unsworth, will be held today (Monday) February 21, 2005 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday at 2 pm at Wilson United Church, Florence, with Rev. Robert Latimer officiating. Burial will take place in Drummond United Church Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Art may be made to Wilson United Church, Florence, or to a charity of one's choice.
Sadie (MacDonald) Unsworth, Florence
Born at Little Pond , Nova Scotia , Canada
Sadie (MacDonald) Unsworth, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Little Pond, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Sarah (MacLean) MacDonald. Sadie was the last of her immediate family.
Sadie was a member of Wilson United Church, Florence. Her joy was her family. Sadie liked nothing better than to be surrounded by her family both in Florence and at the family cottage in Ross Ferry.
Sadie went to Normal College and became a teacher and also continued her studies at Xavier Junior College where she completed her teaching education. She taught in Millcreek, Alder Point, Little Pond, and taught several years in Florence where she retired from her teaching career.
Sadie was active in her community. She was a member of the Women's Missionary Society, the United Church Women, the Board of Stewarts and often took part in church services as a reader and a lay preacher. Sadie served along with her husband for many years as a cub leader.
Sadie liked to quilt and was an active member of the Wilson United Quilters. She loved to read and was always a strong advocate for education. Sadie was a staunch defender of her family and always had an encouraging word for whoever needed it the most. She also enjoyed boating, badminton, skating and snow shoeing and enjoyed a good game of bridge.
Sadie is survived by her children, David (Linda), St. Ann's, George ( Sharon), Sydney River, Kathryn (Don) MacVicar, Halifax, Sally (Doug) White, Ross Ferry, William (Marcy), Sydney River, and John ( Kelly), Little Pond. Fifteen grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also mourn her passing.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, George Arthur Unsworth and her brothers, William Archie and Donald MacDonald and Daniel MacLean and sisters, Christene Robertson and Catherine Snow.
Cremation has taken place. Sadie's family will receive visitors in the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Wilson United Church, Florence, with Rev. Robert Latimer and Norma Mills, DLM officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Sadie may be made to Wilson United Church, Florence, or Alzheimer's Society or a charity of one's choice.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at [email protected].
Born in Florence, he was the son of the late George and Jane (Hill) Unsworth. Art was the last of his immediate family. Arthur's joy was his family. He liked nothing better than to be surrounded by his family and friends at his cottage in Ross Ferry. Arthur served from 1939 to 1945 with the Canadian Armed Forces. He worked as a bus driver before being employed by the Cape Breton Development Corporation as a coal miner. While in that capacity, he continured his education and retired as manager of the Sydney Mines Wash Plant.
Arthur was active in his community. He was a member of the Wilson United Church, serving as an elder, Clerk of Session, Sunday School teacher, and superintendent. He was also involved with the Board of Stewards and United Church Men. Art displayed his love for singing as a member of the choir, and was part of several quartets. Art also served as a cub leader, scoutmaster and district commissioner for the Boy Scouts of Canada, Northside district. Sports played a major role in his life. He played hockey, soccer, badminton, enjoyed cross-country skiing and in later years, ringette. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sadie (MacDonald) Unsworth, and his children David (Linda) of St. Anne's, George (Sharon) of Sydney River, Kathryn (Don) MacVicar of Halifax, Sally (Doug) White of Ross Ferry, William (Marcy) of Sydney River, and John (Kelly) of Little Pond. Also by fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren who are left to mourn his passing. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers Horace and Peter, and sisters Polly, Vera, Edith, May and Bertha. Visitation for the late Art Unsworth, will be held today (Monday) February 21, 2005 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday at 2 pm at Wilson United Church, Florence, with Rev. Robert Latimer officiating. Burial will take place in Drummond United Church Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Art may be made to Wilson United Church, Florence, or to a charity of one's choice.
Sadie (MacDonald) Unsworth, Florence
Born at Little Pond , Nova Scotia , Canada
Sadie (MacDonald) Unsworth, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Little Pond, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Sarah (MacLean) MacDonald. Sadie was the last of her immediate family.
Sadie was a member of Wilson United Church, Florence. Her joy was her family. Sadie liked nothing better than to be surrounded by her family both in Florence and at the family cottage in Ross Ferry.
Sadie went to Normal College and became a teacher and also continued her studies at Xavier Junior College where she completed her teaching education. She taught in Millcreek, Alder Point, Little Pond, and taught several years in Florence where she retired from her teaching career.
Sadie was active in her community. She was a member of the Women's Missionary Society, the United Church Women, the Board of Stewarts and often took part in church services as a reader and a lay preacher. Sadie served along with her husband for many years as a cub leader.
Sadie liked to quilt and was an active member of the Wilson United Quilters. She loved to read and was always a strong advocate for education. Sadie was a staunch defender of her family and always had an encouraging word for whoever needed it the most. She also enjoyed boating, badminton, skating and snow shoeing and enjoyed a good game of bridge.
Sadie is survived by her children, David (Linda), St. Ann's, George ( Sharon), Sydney River, Kathryn (Don) MacVicar, Halifax, Sally (Doug) White, Ross Ferry, William (Marcy), Sydney River, and John ( Kelly), Little Pond. Fifteen grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also mourn her passing.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, George Arthur Unsworth and her brothers, William Archie and Donald MacDonald and Daniel MacLean and sisters, Christene Robertson and Catherine Snow.
Cremation has taken place. Sadie's family will receive visitors in the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Wilson United Church, Florence, with Rev. Robert Latimer and Norma Mills, DLM officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Sadie may be made to Wilson United Church, Florence, or Alzheimer's Society or a charity of one's choice.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at [email protected].
George Arthur "Art" Unsworth, 90, passed away surrounded by his family at the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney, on Saturday February 19, 2005.
Born in Florence, he was the son of the late George and Jane (Hill) Unsworth. Art was the last of his immediate family. Arthur's joy was his family. He liked nothing better than to be surrounded by his family and friends at his cottage in Ross Ferry. Arthur served from 1939 to 1945 with the Canadian Armed Forces. He worked as a bus driver before being employed by the Cape Breton Development Corporation as a coal miner. While in that capacity, he continured his education and retired as manager of the Sydney Mines Wash Plant.
Arthur was active in his community. He was a member of the Wilson United Church, serving as an elder, Clerk of Session, Sunday School teacher, and superintendent. He was also involved with the Board of Stewards and United Church Men. Art displayed his love for singing as a member of the choir, and was part of several quartets. Art also served as a cub leader, scoutmaster and district commissioner for the Boy Scouts of Canada, Northside district. Sports played a major role in his life. He played hockey, soccer, badminton, enjoyed cross-country skiing and in later years, ringette. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sadie (MacDonald) Unsworth, and his children David (Linda) of St. Anne's, George (Sharon) of Sydney River, Kathryn (Don) MacVicar of Halifax, Sally (Doug) White of Ross Ferry, William (Marcy) of Sydney River, and John (Kelly) of Little Pond. Also by fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren who are left to mourn his passing. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers Horace and Peter, and sisters Polly, Vera, Edith, May and Bertha. Visitation for the late Art Unsworth, will be held today (Monday) February 21, 2005 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday at 2 pm at Wilson United Church, Florence, with Rev. Robert Latimer officiating. Burial will take place in Drummond United Church Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Art may be made to Wilson United Church, Florence, or to a charity of one's choice.
Sadie (MacDonald) Unsworth, Florence
Born at Little Pond , Nova Scotia , Canada
Sadie (MacDonald) Unsworth, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Little Pond, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Sarah (MacLean) MacDonald. Sadie was the last of her immediate family.
Sadie was a member of Wilson United Church, Florence. Her joy was her family. Sadie liked nothing better than to be surrounded by her family both in Florence and at the family cottage in Ross Ferry.
Sadie went to Normal College and became a teacher and also continued her studies at Xavier Junior College where she completed her teaching education. She taught in Millcreek, Alder Point, Little Pond, and taught several years in Florence where she retired from her teaching career.
Sadie was active in her community. She was a member of the Women's Missionary Society, the United Church Women, the Board of Stewarts and often took part in church services as a reader and a lay preacher. Sadie served along with her husband for many years as a cub leader.
Sadie liked to quilt and was an active member of the Wilson United Quilters. She loved to read and was always a strong advocate for education. Sadie was a staunch defender of her family and always had an encouraging word for whoever needed it the most. She also enjoyed boating, badminton, skating and snow shoeing and enjoyed a good game of bridge.
Sadie is survived by her children, David (Linda), St. Ann's, George ( Sharon), Sydney River, Kathryn (Don) MacVicar, Halifax, Sally (Doug) White, Ross Ferry, William (Marcy), Sydney River, and John ( Kelly), Little Pond. Fifteen grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also mourn her passing.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, George Arthur Unsworth and her brothers, William Archie and Donald MacDonald and Daniel MacLean and sisters, Christene Robertson and Catherine Snow.
Cremation has taken place. Sadie's family will receive visitors in the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Wilson United Church, Florence, with Rev. Robert Latimer and Norma Mills, DLM officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Sadie may be made to Wilson United Church, Florence, or Alzheimer's Society or a charity of one's choice.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at [email protected].
Born in Florence, he was the son of the late George and Jane (Hill) Unsworth. Art was the last of his immediate family. Arthur's joy was his family. He liked nothing better than to be surrounded by his family and friends at his cottage in Ross Ferry. Arthur served from 1939 to 1945 with the Canadian Armed Forces. He worked as a bus driver before being employed by the Cape Breton Development Corporation as a coal miner. While in that capacity, he continured his education and retired as manager of the Sydney Mines Wash Plant.
Arthur was active in his community. He was a member of the Wilson United Church, serving as an elder, Clerk of Session, Sunday School teacher, and superintendent. He was also involved with the Board of Stewards and United Church Men. Art displayed his love for singing as a member of the choir, and was part of several quartets. Art also served as a cub leader, scoutmaster and district commissioner for the Boy Scouts of Canada, Northside district. Sports played a major role in his life. He played hockey, soccer, badminton, enjoyed cross-country skiing and in later years, ringette. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sadie (MacDonald) Unsworth, and his children David (Linda) of St. Anne's, George (Sharon) of Sydney River, Kathryn (Don) MacVicar of Halifax, Sally (Doug) White of Ross Ferry, William (Marcy) of Sydney River, and John (Kelly) of Little Pond. Also by fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren who are left to mourn his passing. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers Horace and Peter, and sisters Polly, Vera, Edith, May and Bertha. Visitation for the late Art Unsworth, will be held today (Monday) February 21, 2005 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday at 2 pm at Wilson United Church, Florence, with Rev. Robert Latimer officiating. Burial will take place in Drummond United Church Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Art may be made to Wilson United Church, Florence, or to a charity of one's choice.
Sadie (MacDonald) Unsworth, Florence
Born at Little Pond , Nova Scotia , Canada
Sadie (MacDonald) Unsworth, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Little Pond, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Sarah (MacLean) MacDonald. Sadie was the last of her immediate family.
Sadie was a member of Wilson United Church, Florence. Her joy was her family. Sadie liked nothing better than to be surrounded by her family both in Florence and at the family cottage in Ross Ferry.
Sadie went to Normal College and became a teacher and also continued her studies at Xavier Junior College where she completed her teaching education. She taught in Millcreek, Alder Point, Little Pond, and taught several years in Florence where she retired from her teaching career.
Sadie was active in her community. She was a member of the Women's Missionary Society, the United Church Women, the Board of Stewarts and often took part in church services as a reader and a lay preacher. Sadie served along with her husband for many years as a cub leader.
Sadie liked to quilt and was an active member of the Wilson United Quilters. She loved to read and was always a strong advocate for education. Sadie was a staunch defender of her family and always had an encouraging word for whoever needed it the most. She also enjoyed boating, badminton, skating and snow shoeing and enjoyed a good game of bridge.
Sadie is survived by her children, David (Linda), St. Ann's, George ( Sharon), Sydney River, Kathryn (Don) MacVicar, Halifax, Sally (Doug) White, Ross Ferry, William (Marcy), Sydney River, and John ( Kelly), Little Pond. Fifteen grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also mourn her passing.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, George Arthur Unsworth and her brothers, William Archie and Donald MacDonald and Daniel MacLean and sisters, Christene Robertson and Catherine Snow.
Cremation has taken place. Sadie's family will receive visitors in the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Wilson United Church, Florence, with Rev. Robert Latimer and Norma Mills, DLM officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Sadie may be made to Wilson United Church, Florence, or Alzheimer's Society or a charity of one's choice.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at [email protected].
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