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 23, 2016 Saturday There were 14 obituaries published today Theresa Marion Webb - 94 yrs Francis “Fikey” MacNeil - 82 yrs Alfred Sheppard - 94 yrs Kenneth Louis Marchand - 64 yrs Alexander Joseph “Whitie” Rigby - Mary Elizabeth “Betty” LeVangie - 97 yrs Lawrence Hugh “Larry” MacIsaac - Walter Joseph “Joe” Lawrence - 80 yrs Mary Eileen “Mae” McNeil - 92 yrs Mary Agnes “Aggie” Hillier - 91 yrs Barbara Eileen Pearl, RN - Dr. Debabrata Bhattacharjee - 88 yrs Ian Douglas Ratchford - 54 yrs Jean McNeill - Celebration of Life Theresa Marion Webb Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: April 21st, 2016 Theresa Marion Webb, 94, of New Waterford passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford, are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. Francis 'Fikey' MacNeil Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: April 21st, 2016 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Francis 'Fikey' MacNeil, 82, on April 21, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Hector and Mary Anne (MacMullin) MacNeil. He was a member of the Parish Church of St. Leonard, formerly Mount Carmel Parish and an active member of the Knights of Columbus. Fikey was employed with Cape Breton Devco Corporation for 35 years. He was a very friendly man who was known to have a great sense of humour. Fikey loved camping in his younger years and most recently enjoyed going to bingo and the Casino. Fikey was the beloved husband of Josephine 'Finn' of 51 years; He is survived by his brother Johnnie (Jean) MacNeil, Canfield, Ont.; sisters Eileen (Paddy) O'Flaherty, Dolena (Jimmy) MacKinnon, Sadie Leudy; sisters-in-law Louise MacNeil, Sydney, Louise Aucoin, Delia, Hamilton, Ont., Eileen (Paul) Gouthro, Kingston, ON; brothers-in-law Russell Aucoin, New Waterford, Milton 'Fenton', Hamilton, Ont., Sonny (Joanne) Boudreau, Dunnville, Ont. He is also survived by godchildren Gerard, Blair, Brenda, Peggy, Jason, Eddie, and Cathy (who was like a daughter to him). He is also survived by many, many nieces and nephews whom he loved very much. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Michael 'Mickey' MacNeil, Sydney, a sister Agnes Boudreau, Ont. and brothers-in-law Arnie Leudy, Levi Aucoin, Ernest Aucoin and brother and sister-in-law Edith and Gus Boudreau. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 1 p.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Plummer Avenue, New Waterford. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. Alfred Sheppard Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: April 22nd, 2016 It is with great, heartfelt sadness that the family of Alfred Sheppard announce his peaceful passing surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the age of 94. He will be missed greatly by his son, David (Lorraine), grandsons David Jr. and Andrew (Lydia) Sheppard; daughters, Dorothy (Eric) MacDonald, children Amanda (Peter) Mombourquette, great-grandchildren Jack, April and Will; Jeffrey (Matthew Illsley) and Christopher (Ankita Jauhari) MacDonald; Peggy (Kenny) Forward, children Kendra (Kevin Pastuck) great-grandchild Weston and Kent (Gina Brown) Forward. Alfie was born the last of six children to the late Alfred and Mary (Russell) Sheppard in Sheppard’s Cove, Little Catalina, Newfoundland on Dec. 5, 1921. Alfie’s father was lost at sea when the schooner the "President Coaker" went down in 1923 on its way back from Brazil; Alfie was only two years of age. Alfie then moved with his family to Port Union, Newfoundland. Alfie had many happy and wonderful stories which he told his family over the years about his happy life in Port Union. At the early age of 16, Alfie went to work in Labrador to help his family. Later, he would work in Boston and on his return to his homeland, Newfoundland, he met the love of his life, Olive Mae Butler. Olive and Alfie were married on July 5, 1951 and celebrated their 60th anniversary before Olive passed in 2010. Alfie worked for the CN Railway and then Eastern Light and Power. Upon his retirement in 1986, Alfie was working for the Nova Scotia Power Corporation as a Lineman. Alfie and Olive had many happy and wonderful years together. They enjoyed dancing on the weekends, one of their greatest pleasures. Each summer, they would head to Newfoundland to visit with Nana Sheppard and the family. Alfie loved camping; they camped all over Cape Breton and many places in Nova Scotia. The family has many happy memories of their camping times together. Alfie was a member of the Cape Breton Citizen Band Radio Club and enjoyed speaking to people from all over the world. Alfie was active all his life and enjoyed bowling up to a few years ago. He was a member of the IOOF, Sydney Branch for many years. He spent many happy hours in the garage crafting gifts for those he held dear. After Olive’s passing, Alfie went to live with his youngest daughter, Peggy, her husband Kenny and her family. Every morning, he and David Sr. would head out to the Tim Horton’s in the Pier to talk about old times at the Power Commission with his buddies. Dorothy and Alfie had many wonderful drives around the area recalling memories and old friends. He was well loved and will be missed greatly by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Alfie is survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Clarence (Eileen) Butler; sisters-in-law, Irene Cottiers, Dorothy Manuge and Phoebe Porter. Also left to mourn are many nieces and nephews who will miss Uncle Alf’s wit and humour. Alfie was predecessed by his wife, Olive, daughter Linda, grandson Anthony Sheppard and great-granddaughter, Autumn Mombourquette; brother Moses (Margaret) Sheppard and sisters, Jessie (Bert) Butler, Nellie (Calvin) Diamond, Hazel (Bill) Wicks, Cory (Jim) Haley; sister-in-law, Sadie Elles; brothers-in-law, Ed Porter, Jules Elles, John Manuge and Phillip Cottiers. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. The family would like to thank Dr. Trevor Guy and the staff of 3A for their outstanding, compassionate and professional care; as well as the doctors and nurses in the An Cala, Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their loving and tender care of our father. Cremation has taken place. Keeping with Alfie’s wishes, there will be no visitation and a request for no flowers. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of V. J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016 at All Saint’s Anglican Church, New Waterford, with Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown with a luncheon taking place at All Saints Anglican Church (lower level). Donations in Alfie’s memory may be made to Ronald McDonald House, An Cala Palliative Care Unit or a charity of your choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. Kenneth Marchand Born In: Sydney Born: July 2nd, 1951 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: April 21st, 2016 It is with broken hearts that we the family announce the passing of Kenneth Marchand, age 64, on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sydney on July 2, 1951 he was the son of the late Bert and Mable (Burt) Marchand. He was employed at Sydney Steel open hearth department for 32 years as a crane operator. Kenny’s passions were hunting, fishing and loved spending time in his favourite place Malagawatch. He was also a lover of music and a talented musician that loved to sing and play his guitar for family and friends. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife, Betty (Carroll), his two daughters, Kim (Jason Casagrande), Christine (Neil Mooney), his sister, Donna (Clifford Cox), brother, Jerry (Michaleen) all of Sydney; his three grandchildren, who were his pride and joy whom he loved dearly, Justin, Breanna and Riley. He also leaves behind his extended Carroll family, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Roy Jr. in infancy and Bertram Roy in 2004. Ken faced his illness with great strength and courage and treasured his last days spent with family and friends by his side. He expressed his thanks for the special care he received from the nurses and staff of 4D and Palliative care at the CBRH, especially Mary Ruth Vassallo-Joseph, his family physician Dr. MacKillop and palliative care physician Dr. Abboud. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Monday, April 25, 2016 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 12-3:30 p.m. with a celebration of life to follow at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel with Fr. Everett McDow officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care unit of the CBRH or Red Cross. Alexander 'Whitie' Rigby Born In: New Waterford Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: April 21st, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we, the family announce the passing of Alex 'Whitie' Rigby on April 21, 2016 at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital surrounded by his family. Born and raised in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Wilbert and Anastasia (MacLeod) Rigby. He is survived by his two sisters Vina Black, Ontario; Lina Perfect, Reserve Mines and sister-in-law Veronica Rigby, New Waterford as well as several nieces and nephews. Alex was predeceased by one sister, Mary Carmel and two brothers, Willard 'Happy' and Vincent 'Red'. Cremation has taken place and a chapel service will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial to follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Avenue, New Waterford, 902-862-7500. Donations can be made to the COPD foundation or a charity of one’s choice. To send online condolences to the family go to: www.mclellanfuneralhome.com <http://www.mclellanfuneralhome.com/>. The family would like to thank Noreen and Kevin Nicholson for their care shown to Alex, to Dr. Ajuwon, the 2nd floor nurses and palliative care for everything they did for Alex and our family during our time of need. Love, The Rigby Family.