Cyril Clarke Wadden

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Cyril Clarke Wadden of Port Morien. Cyril passed away on Tuesday, January 18,2011 at the Glace Bay General Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving wife, Gail at his side.

Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Charles Worrell and Norma (Kennedy) Wadden. Cyril was a self employed fisherman who loved the ocean and loved spending time on his boat, The Wild Goose.

He is survived by his loving wife, Gail ,his daughter, Krista (Matthew Boone), Calgary, Alberta and his son, Justin, Port Morien. He is also survived by aunts, Valerie (Buddy) Wadden, Beryl (Art) Smart, cousin and dear friend, Ray Wadden and also by his very close friend, Greg (Laura) Thomas. Also left to mourn are sisters in law, Theresa, Debbie, Marlene (Johnny) Simms, brother in law, Charlie (Kim) Thomas, father in law, Bernie Thomas and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, George Andrew in infancy and by his grandparents, Cyril and Lily Mae Kennedy and George and Elva wadden.

Visitation for Cyril will be held on Saturday, January 22 at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union Street, Glace Bay from 12:00 – 2:00 pm with funeral to follow in Patten Chapel with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Interment will be in Christ Church Cemetery, South Head at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society, The Lodge That Gives, Halifax or to a charity of choice.

On line condolences may be forwarded to the family at, www.pattenfuneral.com