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 Mary Anne Burke Born In: Glace Bay Passed on: April 16th, 2016 It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our loving sister, Mary Anne Burke, age 85. Mary peacefully passed away with her loving family by her side, April 16, 2016, at New Waterford Heights, New Waterford. Born in Glace Bay, Mary was the daughter of the late John and Mabel `Lovey’ (MacLean) and was a longtime resident of Rebecca Street. She was a very religious person and was a faithful member of Holy Cross Church. Mary was a quiet, generous, but busy lady all of her life. She was like a second mother to all of her younger siblings, nieces and nephews; she never missed a birthday, Christmas, or any other event in our lives. In her younger years she enjoyed travelling Canada and camping in Mira. Mary worked 44 years at the Glace Bay General Hospital and the new Glace Bay Hospital as a seamstress, where she was respected by her coworkers who all enjoyed working with her. She was also very involved in crafts for many years, making tole paintings and ceramics for everyone. Mary will be sadly missed by brothers John (Sharlene), Wendover, Ont., Jim (Janet), Glace Bay; sisters Georgina (Calder ) MacDonald, Glace Bay, Andrea Nandlal, Pickering, Ont.; sisters-in-law Josephine Burke, Toronto, Ont. and Debbie Burke, Glace Bay; many nieces and nephews, including special nephew, Gary (Bim), Glace Bay. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by brothers Daniel 'Dodie', William 'Willie', Donald 'Donnie', sister Teresa and in infancy babies John and Jim. There will be no visitation. A funeral mass presided by Fr. Norman MacPhee will be celebrated 11am., Wednesday April 20, 2016 at Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay. Interment will be at a later date in the Parish Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations in Mary’s memory may be made to the Holy Cross Memorial Fund, or a charity of one’s choice. At this time, we would like to sincerely thank Dr. Gallivan, the staffs of 3rd South and the 4thFloor of the Glace Bay Hospital and the 3rd floor at the New Waterford Hospital for the excellent care and compassion given to Mary. Online condolences to the Burke family may be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. Charles Gregory 'Greg' Hicks Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: April 15th, 2016 It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we the family of Charles Gregory 'Greg' Hicks, 66, announce his passing on April 15, 2016 at home , as per his wishes, surrounded by his loving family and cherished dog, Pepper. All who knew Greg, knew him as a kind, generous, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, who enjoyed spending time, and many laughs with his family and friends. Greg was the son of the late Tom and Annie (MacPherson) Hicks. Greg was the loving husband of 48 years to Frances (Frankie) Wall, beloved and adored father of Lisa Mombourquette (Jody MacIsaac), Greg (Erin) and Bradley (Heidi). He was also the very proud grandfather of Josh Mombourquette, Jarret, Adam and Jordan Hicks and William and Kendra Hicks. Greg is also survived by his loving sisters Margaret (Blake) Smale, Ottawa, Myrna (Leonard) Carr, Bedford and sister by choice (his cousin) Dena (Sam) Wareham. He will be dearly missed by nieces, nephews and extended family. Beside his parents Greg was predeceased by a brother William in infancy. At the age of 10, Greg could be seen at the UMW Hall where he learned the working, joys and sorrows of the Cape Breton coal miners. When not running errands for the executive he would listen intensively to the current issues and spent the next several years grooming himself to be a coal miner, as well as an advocate for their concerns. He severed as president of local 4520 UMW helping his fellow miners in times of strife and sorrow. Greg also worked on the Worker Compensation Board in Halifax. Greg was well known in the sports circle starting from Little League, continuing on with intermediate ball to Senior A Softball. Greg coached and played for many teams. He was also an accomplished hockey player. Greg’s lifelong dedication and success in sports was recognized by his induction into the Cape Breton Sports Hall of Fame in June 2015 as coach of the Glace Bay Mark 10 Jr Baseball team. During his retirement years Greg was a well known and loved Glace Bay taxi driver. He took great pride in seeing all of his passengers arrive safely at their destination. Many of these passengers soon became his friends. We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the VON and Palliative care team who were so instrumental in helping us keep Greg at home. Respecting Greg’s final wishes, cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Patten Funeral Home Glace Bay. There will be no visitation or funeral services. As in Greg’s own words “Case Closed”. Online condolances to www.pattenfuneral.com <http://www.pattenfuneral.com/>. Roy Lorway Watson Passed in: Sydney Passed on: April 14th, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, brother and grandfather, Roy Lorway Watson on April 14, 2016 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care at the age of 68. Born in Sydney, N.S. June 21,1947, son of Yorke Albert Watson and Margaret Agnes (MacDonald). Roy Lorway grew up in Sydney and attended Ashby and Woodhill schools. He worked as a welder and millwright at Sydney Steel for 30 years before his retirement. Roy Lorway is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Anne (LeBlanc); sons, Jason (Jen Gilbert), Ft. McMurray, Alta., and Jeff, Red Deer, Alta.; his precious granddaughters, Teagan Rose and Jessica Anne. He is also survived by his brother, Robert (Dan), Ottawa and sister, Barbara (Clyde) Stanwick, Sydney. He will be missed by several nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Albert and sister-in-law, Joyce and nephew, Alfred Stanwick. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 7-9 p.m., and also the following day from 1-2 p.m. with a celebration of life to follow at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Reception to follow. Memorials in Roy's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Special thanks to the staff at Harbourstone, especially the caring and compassionate staff of the Irish Cove unit. Their kindness will never be forgotten. Frederick Lewis Born In: Sydney Passed on: April 14th, 2016 It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we the family announce the passing of Frederick 'Fred' Lewis 75, of Sydney, on April 14, 2016, at home. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Earl and Margaret (McMaster) Lewis. Fred spent his working career at Sydney Steel Plant in the Blooming Mill. Fred is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Joanne (MacEachern) Lewis, son Earl (Michele) and daughter Sherri, and granddaughters Rebecca and Katelyn. Fred is also survived by his siblings Ron, Len, Duncan, Paul, Elizabeth and Rephina. Thank you is extended to the VON, Fred’s caregivers, paramedics, and also the Cape Breton Regional Police. Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, with Fr. MacDow officiating. Private family burial will take place at a later date.