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 20, 2016 Wednesday There were 9 obituaries published today Gerald “Squirrel” MacMullin - 68 yrs Carmelita “Queenie” McNeil - Gordon W. Carmichael - 91 yrs William “Fern” Ferneyhough - 68 yrs Pius MacGillivary - Bruce McDonald - 50 yrs Sarah “Sadie” MacNeil - Charles Gregory “Greg” Hicks - Blanche Freda Brewer - Gerald “Squirrel” MacMullin Sydney Mines We regret to announce the passing of our Dad, Gerald ‘Squirrel’ MacMullin, 68, who died unexpectedly in his home in Sydney Mines, on Friday, April 15, 2016. Born in Sydney Mines (Bogrow) on Sept. 5, 1947, he was the son of the late Daniel and Evelyn (Gardiner) MacMullin. He worked at the fish plant, Leonard’s/National Sea, for many years. Later, he drove trucks for United Van Lines in Sudbury, Ont., with his brothers, Alex and Danny. He also worked for Selminco, at the Mini Wash Plant on Pitt Street, Sydney Mines. After that, he purchased Sexton’s Dairy in North Sydney, which he ran for a few years before his retirement. In 1977 he married Rodgerena Finney and had two children, Korrine and Gerald Jr. He was a proud father and “Poppy” of three beautiful grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. Dad (Gerald) is survived by his daughter, Korrine (grandson Connar, granddaughter Kayleigh) and his son, Gerald Jr. (granddaughter Mya). Also left to mourn are his siblings, Delores, Theresa, Rachael, Mae, James, Andrew, Kaye, Ann Marie, Brian, Wayne ‘Popeye’ and Lorraine, and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Alex, Danny, George and Kenny (Archie). There was nothing our Dad wouldn’t do for his family, and we will always miss him. His family will receive visitors on Friday, April 22, 2016, at 10 a.m. in J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. A celebration of his life will take place at 11 a.m., in the funeral home, with Deacon Greg Murphy officiating. A reception will be held at the Sydney Mines Pensioners Club, following the service. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com <http://www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com/>. Carmelita “Queenie McNeil It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Carmelita ‘Queenie’ McNeil after a brief illness surrounded by family on April 18, 2016, at the Markham Stouffville Hospital. Loving wife to Richard of 53 years. Cherished mother to Linda Garland (Scott), John McNeil (Leslie) and Roy McNeil ( Joanne). Proud grandmother to Kyle, Lisa, Dillon, Krista, Nathan and Sinead. She will also be remembered by her extended family and friends. Carmelita is the last member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Elizabeth Wall, and her 11 brothers and sisters, James, Rita, Ann, Loretta, Ed, Gerald, Doug, Leo, Andrew, Richard and Clifford. Queenie was an active member of the Pickering community and a regular member of the South Pickering Seniors Citizens Club. A proud grandmother, she enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and performances. The family will receive family and friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905-428-8488) on Thursday April 21, 2016, from 24 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016 at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church (1148 Finch Ave, Pickering) at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca <http://www.mceachniefuneral.ca/>. Gordon W. Carmichael North Sydney It is with broken hearts, that the family of Gordon Walter Carmichael announce his peaceful passing at the age of 90, on Monday, April 18, 2016, at the Northside General Hospital. One of the four boys of the late J. George and Grace (Jackson) Carmichael, Gordon was born in North Sydney on Aug. 7, 1925, and was raised above the family store, Jackson’s Market. In his younger days he delivered groceries by cart and pony to the store’s customers. Later in the family tradition he operated, with his brother George, the grocery store which became one of the IGA chain. In 1955, following a short courtship, he married Doris (McCandlish), a marriage that lasted 60 years. Together they raised six children. Each summer, Gordon would bundle the family into the car and with the travel trailer he built hitched to the back, would hit the road exploring this great land of ours, often with Doris’ father along for the ride. When the grocery store closed in 1962, he became a civil servant working for Canada Manpower Centre. Included in his duties were weekly trips to Baddeck and bi-weekly trips to Ingonish to set up satellite offices, often with a daughter or two in tow for company. Later he became the manager of the Job Creation branch in Sydney. Following retirement he spent many hours helping his children with renovations to their homes. A jack-of-all-trades, his help was invaluable. Gordon had a love of all things mechanical. Cars were one of his favourite things, which was evident by the many makes and models that he owned over his lifetime. He enjoyed purchasing a car that had been in a collision and restoring it to its former glory. It has been said that “those Carmichael boys love their cars.” When he could no longer do physical work on cars he would research vehicles from his computer chair. He took great joy watching his son Charles restore a 1967 army jeep, evident by the smile on his face when he went for his first ride. Woodworking was another of his passions. He made many clocks over the years including a grandmother clock for each of his children, often re-purposing the wood from antiques such as pump organs. A number of other special people were also recipients of his clocks. He enjoyed repairing and bringing new sounds from restoring the sounds to mantle clocks, earning him his nickname “Tick, Tock, the Clock Doc”. Ever to be up on technology, he embraced the computer world from its early days of punch cards to his recent acquisition of an iPad. Through this technology he was able to watch his grandson’s wedding in real time five years ago and has been able to see and talk to his great grandchildren over the Internet. A true family man he could often be seen with one or more of his grandchildren, teaching them life lessons. He loved to get together with his Carmichael and Jackson cousins to discuss family history and genealogy. In recent years he enjoyed attending the Adult Daycare at Harbourview Hospital, three days a week with his brother George, where he loved getting acquainted with the other attendees and staff and enjoyed all the games and activities. His greatest passion in life was his love for Christ and the knowledge that he has life eternal in his Heavenly home. He was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church, North Sydney, serving many roles, Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, choir member, Sunday School teacher and doing whatever needed to be done. He enjoyed his time as a Gideon passing out New Testaments to students in Grade 5, preaching in various churches on the island and spending time with his fellow Gideons. Gordon is survived by his wife Doris, his six children, daughters, Nancy, Donna (Brian), Vera (Brent), Judy, Ruth Ann (Howard) and son, Charles (Tanya); his 13 grandchildren, Becky, Gordie, Elizabeth, Joshua, Caleb, Shawn, Erica, Lindsay, Christopher, Brendon, Jayden, Adam and Gabriel; five greatgrandchildren, Lily, Athena, Sydney, John and Brook. He is also survived by his brother, George; sisters-in-law, Mildred Carmichael and Audrey (Arthur) Frogley; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Vernon and James (Blanche); son-in-law, Douglas Hyde; sisters-in-law, Ruth Carmichael and Marion (Stanley) Lake; and his father and mother-in-law, Charles and Vera McCandlish. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Paul Hickey and Lori, the staff of Harbourview Adult Day Care, the heart function clinic and the staff of EHS for the wonderful care that Gordon received over the years. Your kindness has been truly appreciated. A funeral service for Gordon will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. John Hannem officiating. A time to meet with the family over refreshments will follow in Carmichael Hall. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com <http://www.wjdooley.com/>.