Cape Breton Deaths June 06, 2011 Monday There are 4 obituaries published for today. Stanley Charles Robertson Joseph Rambeau Michael J. 'Shorty' Mac Neil Dr. Robert J. Morgan ******************************************************************************************************* Stanley Charles Robertson Passed Away In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 03/05/2011 Stanley Robertson, 61, of Sydney, passed away June 3, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by loving family. He was the son of the late Stanley Yeoman and Rose (MacLean) Robertson. He is survived by his only son, Stanley Jr. and his granddaughter, Brook. He is also survived by his soulmate and love of his life, Thelma, and let's not forget Nikki, his foster child who gave him a reason to get up every morning. She brought joy and happiness into his life when he needed it most. He will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts. As per his request, cremation has taken place. Arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave. New Waterford, N.S., 862-7500. When I have come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, And not with your head bowed low, Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me - but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take, And each must go alone, It's all part of the Master's plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, Go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds, Miss me - but let me go. **************************************** Joseph Rambeau Born In: Smelt Brook, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away In: Smelt Brook, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 04/05/2011 It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of a truly wonderful man, Joseph Rambeau on Saturday, June 4, 2011, in Smelt Brook, N.S. Born in Smelt Brook, Joseph was the son of the late George and Alice (Theriault) Rambeau. He was a hard working man, who aside from driving a school bus for 28 years, made a living on the water. If he wasn't on it, he was thinking about it one way or another. Joseph was a "jack of all trades" who took great love in trying to solve everyone's problems. He was a man who lived everyday doing something for his family and friends. No words can describe what a wonderful and loving husband he was to his wife, Anne (Dixon); and father to his sons, Andy (Gloria) and Joey (Tena) of Smelt Brook, Alan (Gloria) South Harbour; as well as daughters, Joanne (Eddy Fitzgerald) and Andrea (George Fitzgerald), Cape North. Joseph loved his 17 grandchildren dearly and always tried to cherish every moment he had with them. He will also be sadly missed by his sister, Susan (Douglas) Briand, Smelt Brook; brothers William, Smelt Brook and Frankie (MaryAnne) of Eastern Passage; goddaughter, Janice Hayden; daughter-in-law; Kimberly Cameron; and his many special nieces and nephews. Joseph was predeceased by brothers, Francis, Stephen, Peter, sister, Margaret, as well as sister-in-law, Delphina Rambeau and brother-in-law, George Fitzgerald. Visitation for Joseph Rambeau will be held Monday, June 6 in St Joseph's Church, Dingwall, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The family invites all to come and celebrate Joe's life Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, with Fr. Dan MacDonald officiating. The burial will be in the parish cemetery. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ***************************************** Michael J. 'Shorty' Mac Neil Born In: Ottawa Brook, Nova Scotia, Canada Born On: 04/04/1926 Passed Away In: Little Narrows, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 04/05/2011 It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Michael J. 'Shorty' Mac Neil at home on June 4, 2011. He was born in Ottawa Brook on April 4, 1926, and was the son of the late Dan J.J Mac Neil and Sarah Ann Mac Neil. He was a member of the St. Columba parish, Iona. Shorty worked for the CNR with the section gang for 18 years, followed by the Department of Transportation on the Iona/Grand Narrows ferry from which he retired in 1991 after 21 years of dedicated service. Shorty was an avid card player and many tables bear his mark. Shorty always enjoyed visiting his family and friends and his weekly bingo games. Shorty is survived by sons, Daniel J. (Charlene), Lower Washabuck, Colin (Wendy), Ottawa Brook, Hector (Nancy), Sydney Mines, Gregory (Elizabeth), Jamesville, Neil James (Lorraine), Ottawa Brook; and one daughter, Sadie Marie (Franklin) Mac Neil, Ottawa Brook; grandchildren, Adam, Elliott, Holly, Laura, Bonnie, Lisa, Natalie, Randy, Trevor, Jamie, Hannah, Sarah, Crystal, Cindy and Craig; great-grandchildren, Shamus and Taylor; his brother in-law, Alfred McLean; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Annie in May, 2000, as well as his two sisters, Isabel McLean and Rhodena MacLellan. Visitation will be held at St. Columba Parish Centre on Tuesday, June 7 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, June 8, 11 a.m. at St. Columba Church with Rev. Paul Abbass officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, MacKinnon's Harbour. Family flowers only by request. Donations may be made to the St. Columba building or cemetery fund or charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck, N.S. **************************************** Dr. Robert J. Morgan Born In: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Born On: 23/10/1938 Passed Away In: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed Away On: 04/05/2011 Dr. Robert J. Morgan Oct. 23, 1938-June 4, 2011 Cape Breton Island lost a good friend and consummate supporter with the death of Dr. Robert J. Morgan. Bob died at home June 4, 2011, surrounded by family and friends. He will live on in the hearts of every person who knew him as a teacher, speaker and friend, for his generosity with information, support of heritage projects, devotion to gardening, good books, the French and Gaelic language, and travel. Bob was prepared to go anywhere to speak in defence of Cape Breton heritage, and he was noted for the clarity and passion with which he kept the island's history alive. Born Oct. 23, 1938, in Windsor, Ont., Bob was the son of Herbert Morgan and Rose Gilboe. He got his master degree at Queens University and met Cape Bretoner Barbara McKinnon, "Babs", beginning a lifelong devotion to the island. He taught at Xavier Junior College in Sydney and married his beloved Babs in 1964. He earned his doctorate at University of Ottawa in 1969. Bob was a founder of the Old Sydney Society and St. Patrick's Church Museum. He served over the years as senior historian at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, professor of history and director of research and development at what became Cape Breton University, and director of the Beaton Institute archives. He wrote the history of the struggle for a university in Cape Breton in the book called Perseverance, and his major essays, talks and conversations were compiled in Early Cape Breton - From Founding to Famine. In 2008 and 2009 he published the two-volume Rise Again! Which was the first full-scale telling of the story of Cape Breton Island in150 years. Bob leaves behind sister, Rosemarie (Melvin, deceased) Davis of Gladwin, Michigan; and brother, Herbert 'Bert'' (Sandra( Morgan of LaSalle, Ont.; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara, an infant brother, Herbert, and his parents. He will be buried beside Babs in Inverness. He will be missed by the gang at the Steel City Tavern. Family and friends deeply appreciate the professionalism and care that was given to Robert by his physicians and the staff of Cape Breton Regional Hospital. A special thank you to the Palliative Care doctors and nurses, to the VON, the Continuing Care staff, and to the occupational and physiotherapy staff who did their best to meet his needs at home. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Monday, June 6 in T. W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Cremation has taken place, and a funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 7 in St. Anthony Daniel Church, Fr. Donald MacGillivary will officiate. Burial in Inverness Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Old Sydney Historical Society. Online condolences can be sent to TWCurry.com. ******************************************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgen.org