Inverness Oran Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/ <http://www.cbgen.org/>>www.cbgen.org <http://www.cbgen.org/> NEW MEMBERS WELCOM Inverness Oran Obits April 20, 2016 Wednesday There were 4 obituaries published today MACDONALD, DONALD F. “CONSON" - 89 YRS BOURGEOIS, RAYMOND CHARLES - 81 YRS BOUDREAU, MARC PATRICE - 30 YRS MACLEAN (NICHOLSON), MARY “MAE” - 89 YRS MacDONALD Donald F. [Conson] MacDonald died peacefully on April 12th, 2016, at Inverness Hospital, Nova Scotia. Donald Conson was born on November 1st, 1926. He was the son of the late Constantine and Christina MacDonald. He lived at the old homestead in Little Judique Ponds where he worked as a bus driver, but his passion in life was when he was with his beloved horses. He owned, raised, trained and drove horses in Windsor, Ontario and Cape Breton. Donald created Shore Road Stables on Joe Effie Road in Little Judique Pond where his horses and others won numerous races in the Maritimes and the United States. Donald will be missed by his family and community of which he was a much-loved member. A testament to this is that both his late nephew Michael, and then his niece Janet, did not hesitate to move into the homestead to allow their beloved uncle to spend his remaining days at home. Donald is predeceased by his siblings Mary Jane Gillis, Katherine MacDougall, Margaret McManus, Euphemia MacDonald, Janet Taylor (Jean), and his nephew Michael McManus. He is survived by his adored nieces, nephews and their children. Visitation for Donald was held in the Port Hood and Area Resting Place on Sunday, April 17th, 2016. Funeral Mass services were held in St. Peter's Church, Port Hood, Monday, April 18th, 2016. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Port Hood Volunteer Fire Department or to the Irish Road Horseman's Club, Port Hood. Online condolences may be made to www.invernessfuneralhome.com. BOURGEOIS Raymond Charles Bourgeois, age 81, of 21Pere Girroir Apartment, Cheticamp, passed away April 10th, 2016, in Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp. He was a son of the late Willie Arsene Bourgeois and Katie (Muise) Bourgeois. Raymond enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an avid golfer, pool player, card player and enjoyed snowmobiling. He had a passion for sports, especially his Montreal Canadiens. Raymond enjoyed his many years as proprietor of Ray's General Store, but most of all he enjoyed the time that he spent with his family and friends. Surviving are son Marc (Karen) Bourgeois, Hebbs Cross; daughters Geraldine Bourgeois, Cheticamp; Rachel Bourgeois, Slave Lake, AB.; sister Pauline Slaton, Cheticamp; grandchildren Jessica Timmons, Marcie Timmons, Jonathon Timmons, Jenna Bourgeois, Chad Bourgeois; and great-grandchildren Hailey Joseph, Hannah Joseph, Jack Timmons, Raymond Gale and Jayden Timmons. He was predeceased by wife Theresa (Poirier) Bourgeois; infant sons Robert and Paul; and brothers Neil, Joseph and Robert. The body was cremated. Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, April 14th in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp, with Father Barrett Clare-Johnson officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Sacred Heart Community Health Centre. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd. Condolences may be sent to cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca <mailto:cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca>. BOUDREAU Marc Patrice Boudreau; April 27th, 1985 – April 14th, 2016. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Marc Patrice Boudreau, 30 years old, in his apartment in Bedford, Nova Scotia on April 14th, 2016. Born in Cheticamp, he was the son of Patrice and Fedora (Aucoin). Many knew Marc, or P’tit Marc as many referred to him as, for his amazing talents as a fiddler and fine entertainer. As Marc was growing up in Point Cross, there was never a dull moment. He was always juggling between his love for riding his dirt bike or four-wheeler, playing sports (golf and especially hockey), being part of La Swing du Suête dance troupe, the band Anonym, school, hanging around with his friends and he was always ready for the next opportunity to perform on stage. Little did his parents know when they gave him his first fiddle, at the age of eight years old, that Marc would turn out to be a well-known entertainer, playing alongside people that he looked up to, including some of his idols: Natalie MacMaster, Ashley MacIsaac, Howie MacDonald and numerous others. Graduating from École NDA in 2003, Marc pursued his studies at Le Collège de l’Acadie in Méteghan, Nova Scotia. He graduated in 2004 as a paramedic and worked passionately at this career until 2011. Much involved in his music at this stage, he decided to take it more seriously and played frequently. He also worked for Primerica as district manager in Halifax where he took the Life Qualification Program and obtained his license to sell life insurance. Marc’s passion and dream of becoming a professional musician did not happen overnight. It was hard work but he kept at it until it was just perfect. No stranger to the stage, even at a very young age, Marc was a crowd pleaser and always captured the audience with his incredible charm and fine talent. Fans loved when Marc would play a tune for the others to dance to and join in, step dancing while continuing to play his fiddle. Marc’s stage presence and command of music at a very young age made him a popular musician in various concerts and ceilidhs. He was very proud of his CD Recordings: Steppin’ It Up and Marc Boudreau –Live at the Doryman Pub as well the recordings he made with other musicians over the years. To know Marc was to love him. His smile and joie de vivre were contagious, and through his music and kind heart he touched the souls of many in his short time with us. His first love was the fiddle and family gatherings. He loved driving and cars, cheering for his favourite hockey team (Les Montréal Canadiens), snowmobiling, playing cribbage and cards with his buddies, running La Mi-Carême and was a natural with children and enjoyed spending time with Jonah Mae and other young relatives and friends. Marc was a beloved son, big brother and stepdad. Deeply saddened as we say goodbye, he leaves behind his parents and his brother Guy (Lorna), his companion Megan Shepard and her daughter Jonah Mae. He will be greatly missed by his many uncles, aunts and special cousins. Marc was part of a broader musical family and his passing will be deeply felt by the Celtic community of Cape Breton and the Acadian region. He was predeceased by his grandparents Paulite and Julitte Boudreau and Johnny and Marie-Zabine Aucoin. Visitation took place on Monday, April 18th at the Cheticamp Funeral Home and the funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 19th at St. Peter’s Church, Cheticamp with Father Barrett Clare-Johnson officiating. After the funeral, everyone is welcome to join the family for a small reception and Celebration of Life for Marc at the Doryman Pub and Grill. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, as well as your charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services. Condolences may be sent to cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca <mailto:cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca>. MacLEAN Mary (Mae) MacLean (neé Nicholson) passed away peacefully at Willoughby Manor on Friday, April 8th, 2016 in her 89th year, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 23rd, 1927, to John Angus and Catherine (Campbell) Nicholson in Mabou, Nova Scotia. She will be lovingly remembered by her children John (Josie), Mike (Diane), Therese Czychun (Andre), Betty MacLean-Darby (Leigh), Donald, Deanie, Rose Methner (Pete), Paul (Patti), Shirley Krueger (Paul), David (Dina) and honorary daughter Meg Mulligan. Cherished grandmother of 24 and dear sister of Tena MacInnis. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Alexander James MacLean (1991), daughter Mary Catherine, son Alexander Joseph, granddaughter Renee Alexandra Krueger, grandson John Francis MacLean Jr., sisters Elizabeth, Margaret, Theresa, Julia and Mary Ann and brothers Roddie, Jimmy, Angus, Michael, Joseph and Roderick. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, dedicated to her Catholic faith and was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Women's League for 34 years and stayed true to her “down home” roots all the days of her life. Her faith and her roots shaped the very person she will be remembered as. Fois shiorruidh dhaibh. Friends were invited to call at the Patterson Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 19th. A funeral Mass was celebrated Wednesday, April 20th at St. Patrick's Church. The Rite of Committal followed at Fairview Cemetery. In memory of Mrs. MacLean, donations to St. Patrick's C.W.L. or The Arthritis Society would be appreciated by her family. Online condolences at www.pattersonfuneralhome.com.