Cape Breton 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 WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths April 18, 2016 Monday There were 8 obituaries published today Mary Anne Burke - 85 yrs Charles Gregory “Greg” Hicks - 66 yrs Roy Lorway Watson - 68 yrs Frederick “Fred” Lewis - 75 yrs Marc Patrice Boudreau - 30 yrs David James “Cash” Yates - 61 yrs Martin B. MacIsaac - 88 yrs Gerald Daniel McNeil - 71 yrs Marc Patrice Boudreau Born In: Cheticamp Born: April 27th, 1985 Passed in: Bedford, Canada Passed on: April 14th, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Marc Patrice Boudreau, 30 years old, in his apartment at Bedford, N.S., on April 14, 2016. Born in Chéticamp, on April 27, 1985, he was the son of Patrice and Fedora (Aucoin). Many knew Marc, or as many referred to him as P’tit Marc, 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 especially hockey and golf, being part of La Swing du Suête dance troupe, the band Anonym, school, hanging around with his friends and 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 licence 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 then he would 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 as other musicians that he recorded with over the years. To know Marc was to love him. His smile and “joie de vivre” was 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 good-bye, 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; 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 will take place on Monday, April 18 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Chéticamp Funeral Home and the funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church, Chéticamp with Fr. 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 & 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 Chéticamp Funeral Services. Condolences may be sent to: cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca <mailto:cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca>. David James 'Cash' Yates Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: April 15th, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David ‘Cash’ Yates, on Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, after a brief illness with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was 61 years old. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of Theresa (Doyle) and the late David Yates. He was a former member of St. Anthony Church, Glace Bay. In Cash’s earlier years, he was employed by the Town Street Department in Glace Bay. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music, especially Johnny Cash and Elvis and watching hockey. Cash was an avid Leaf fan, he loved animals and will be missed by his dog, Teko. He was well liked by all who knew him. Cash is survived by his loving son, Cody, at home; brothers, Brian and Derek, Glace Bay, Allister and Bradley, Ontario; sister, Beverley, Glace Bay; nieces, Brittany (Jordan), Donkin, Lyndsey (Johnny), Calgary; nephew, Brandon, Glace Bay and one grandniece, Camryn. Cash was predeceased by his father, David in 2014 and a brother, Lorne in 1964. In honoring Cash’s wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home , 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Interment will be held at a later date in St. Anthony Cemetery. Family will be receiving friends and neighbours on April 19, 2016 at Cash’s mother's home on 39 International St., Glace Bay. Donations in Cash’s memory may be made to the Lung Association. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/> God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered, “Come to Me”. A Golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest. God broke our heart to prove to us He only takes the best. Martin B. MacIsaac Born In: North Sydney Born: June 11th, 1927 Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: April 15th, 2016 It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Martin B. MacIsaac, age 88, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, on Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Sydney on June 11, 1927, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Roach) MacIsaac. Martin had been employed with Marine Railway in North Sydney for several years before becoming the mechanics instructor with the Canadian Coast Guard College in Westmount, where he remained until his retirement. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in North Sydney, an avid card player, enjoyed playing darts and bowling, fishing with his children and grandchildren and hunting. Martin had been involved for several years, with North Sydney Little League baseball. He is survived by his wife Peggy (Maxwell) MacIsaac; his sons Allister (Edith) MacIsaac, Martin (Tracy) MacIsaac, both of North Sydney, Darrell (Leona) MacIsaac, Sydney Mines; by his daughters Diane (Lloyd) Gillis, Cecilia (Willis) Ayres, Maureen (David) Devoe, all of North Sydney, Sharon (Eric) MacLeod of Sydney Mines; by his son-in-law Wayne King, New Glasgow, daughter-in-law Mary Lou Burt, North Sydney; by his 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; by his sister Patsy (Elmer) Clark, Sydney Mines and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Martin was predeceased by his son Roddie MacIsaac, his daughter Martina King, his brothers Stephen MacIsaac, Henry MacIsaac, Charles MacIsaac and sisters Ellen Arthur, Elizabeth Harrie, Mildred MacIsaac, Kathleen Aikens, Sara MacIsaac, Jenny Mull, Thelma Doyle and Cecilia Lahey. There will be no visitation by request. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at St. Joseph Church North Sydney, with Rev. Patrick O’Neill officiating. Burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com <http://www.wjdooley.com/>. Gerald Daniel McNeil Born: August 14th, 1944 Passed on: April 13th, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of a very loving husband, father and grandfather, Gerald Daniel McNeil, age 71, of Westmount, on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at home. Born on Aug. 14, 1944, he was the son of the late Daniel “Blue Eyes” and Catherine (McBride) McNeil. In 1968 he married the love of his life Sandra (MacIntyre) McNeil, in Toronto, Ont., Gerald graduated from George Brown College in Toronto. He was a welder at the Sydney Steel Corporation from 1973-2000. He was an avid card player, Johnny Reid fan, baseball player, soccer coach, boxing fan, and Scouts Canada Volunteer. Gerald was a great storyteller of the good old days growing up in Glace Bay. His famous expression for dispensing advice, “There are two kinds of people in this world. The awares, and the dimly awares. Don’t be dimly lit.” He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughters, Lindsay (Patrick), New Zealand, Cheryl (Alan), Toronto; sons, Sean (Carol), George’s River, Chad (Tanya), Howie Center; granddaughters, Kirsty, Rachel; grandson, Harrison (Little Buddy). He is also survived by brother, Francis (Marie), Reserve; sister, Marilyn (Patrick Murphy), Halifax; nieces, Lisa, Holly, Katherine; nephew, Francis Jr. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Daniel Jr. Cremation has taken place, visitation will be Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 1-3 p.m. with a celebration of life to follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Reception to follow. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home.