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 June 01, 2016 Wednesday There were 6 obituaries published today LARADE, EMMANUEL - 67 YRS HARRIS (BOURGEOIS), MARIE JEANNETTE - 74 YRS GRAHAM (MACKAY), FLORENCE SARAH - 99 YRS GILLIS, ALLAN FRANCIS - 93 YRS DONNELLY (MACLELLAN), MARY “GEORGINA" - 77 YRS LEBLANC, JOSEPH EDWARD - 95 YRS LARADE Emmanuel Larade, age 67, 89 Pointe Du Havre, Cheticamp, passed away May 21st, 2016, at home. Born in Cheticamp, he was a son of the late Jean Philip and Cecile (Poirier) Larade. Emmanuel worked as a project manager at Kouchibouguac National Park, N.B. until his retirement 12 years ago. He is survived by his brothers Réné Larade (Laurette), Cheticamp; Roger Larade (Donna), Cheticamp; Gerard Larade (Cookie), Inverness; Yvon Larade (Laurie Ann), Cheticamp; and sister Rita Larade, Cheticamp. The body was cremated. Funeral Mass was held on Friday, May 27th, 2016, in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. Burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Service Ltd. Condolences may be sent to cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca <mailto:cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca>. HARRIS Marie Jeannette Harris, age 74, of Foyer Pere Fiset, Cheticamp, died May 22nd, 2016, in Foyer Pere Fiset. Born in Cheticamp, she was a daughter of the late Jimmie and Judith (Roach) Bourgeois. Marie Jeannette grew up in a loving home which provided her with all she needed to nurture and love her own children and her many friends. She loved everyone and always enjoyed a good laugh. She enjoyed playing cards, making puzzles and receiving visitors. She took much pleasure in receiving gifts and would, in turn, give them away to others. She loved to be teased; if people were too serious, she would assume something was wrong. Marie Jeannette's last nine years in Foyer Pere Fiset were much appreciated by her as well as her family. She had a great appreciation for staff and her fellow residents. She enjoyed Friday afternoon masses and time spent in the chapel while waiting to be served dinner. Marie Jeannette will no doubt continue to watch over her loved ones. She is survived by sons Gabriel Harris (Annette), Cheticamp; Robert Harris (Amy McInnis), Halifax; and Darren d'Entremont, New Glasgow; daughters Gisèle LeBlanc (Linus), St. Joseph Du Moine; and Laurette Poirier, Cheticamp; brothers Joseph (Chris) Bourgeois, Vancouver Island, B.C.; Clovie Bourgeois (Sybill), Toronto; Emmanuel Bourgeois (Barb), St. Peter's; and Charlie Bourgeois (Georgina), Cheticamp; sisters Cecile Aucoin, St. Joseph Du Moine; Lucy Yvonne MacDonnell (Leo), Judique; and Marie Eveline Maillet (André Roach), Cheticamp; and grandchildren James LeBlanc, Fidèle Poirier, Krystal Hawley, Breanna d'Entremont, and Hannah Harris. She was predeceased by her husband Henrie H. Harris; granddaughter Karen LeBlanc; brothers Yvon and Wilfred; and sister Marguerite Aucoin. The body was cremated. Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, May 26th, 2016, in St. Joseph's Church, St.-Joseph-du-Moine. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Foyer Pere Fiset or a charity of your choice. 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>. GRAHAM Florence Sarah (MacKay) Graham, age 99, died peacefully at Strait Richmond Hospital, Monday, May 30th. Born in Kingsville, Cape Breton on December 17th, 1916, the daughter of Angus MacKay and Mary MacDonald MacKay, Florence was a gentle person whose graceful ways touched all who knew her. Growing up in a family of 10, she possessed the lilting tongue and witty humour of the Gaelic speakers still common to Glendale Parish. In the 1930s, Florence left home at age 17 with $10 in her pocket to board the train for Montreal where she and her two sisters made their way working in domestic and restaurant service in their early days. These skills were ingrained in her lifelong ability to keep a pristine house and set a delicious table. Her oatcakes were legendary. At the end of the Second World War, Florence married former Air Force serviceman Allan John Graham of Judique, whose brother, Alex, was married to her sister Jessie. Allan and Florence made their home in Windsor, Ontario for more than 50 years but never lost touch with their Cape Breton roots. Their summer visits were frequent and welcomed by everyone “down home”. She is survived by her sister Mary Jane Hardie of Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home and sister-in-law Marjorie MacKenzie-MacKay and family of St. Peter’s. Aunt Florence was much loved and cherished by her nieces and nephews: Patricia Gibson (John), Jeannette MacDonald (Syl) of Baddeck, Charles Graham (Marion), Daniel Graham (Mary) of Judique, John Hardie of Australia, Mary MacKay of Judique, John Eric MacKay (Heather) of Fort McMurray, Danny MacKay of Dartmouth, Mary Jane MacKay (Michael MacLellan) of Dartmouth, Eileen MacKay-Grabka (Karl) of Halifax, also her many grandnieces and nephews and great-grandnieces and nephews, for whom she was a grandmother figure and always made the best cookies. Predeceased by her parents Angus and Mary; husband Allan; sister Jessie; brothers John A., Dan, Peter, Joe, Donald R., Jimmy and Alex Francis; sisters-in-law M.C., Margaret, Florence, Jessie and Madeline; brothers-in-law Pat, Steve, Roddie, Alex and Tom; also nieces Mary Alexandra, Eileen and Virginia; nephew Gordon and grandnephew Jeffrey. Arrangements through Green’s Funeral Home with visitation at the Community Room in the Judique Fire Hall from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 2nd. Funeral Mass at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, Judique at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 3rd with Fr. Allan MacMillan officiating. Donations in Florence’s name to your charity of choice. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. The arrangements are under the care of Green’s Funeral Home, 507 Bernard St., Port Hawkesbury. GILLIS Allan Francis Gillis, 93, of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2016, with his family by his side. Born March 13th, 1923 in Southwest Margaree, he was the son of Mariah and John Alex Gillis. He is survived by his brother Simon and wife Helen of Dartmouth and his sister Margaret Gillis of Dartmouth and was predeceased by his brother Patrick; sister Helen; two sisters in infancy; and his wife Mary Beatrice MacDonald. He leaves behind his wife Mary Florence Gillis and her family. He was the loving father of Stephen Gillis and his wife Donna of Boston; Brian Gillis of Antigonish; and Brenda Cook and her husband, Malcolm, of Halifax. Cherished grandfather of Danielle Gillis and Jennifer Stark and adored great-grandfather of Taylor and Everly Stark. Allan was in construction in Ontario, Boston and the Maritimes. He was also an active volunteer in the community with the Antigonish Food Bank, Palliative Care and the Red Cross as well as several other local organizations. His most treasured pastimes include playing the violin and sharing his love of music with his close friends. He was beloved by all who knew him and will be dearly missed. Burial has taken place St. Margaret of Scotland Cemetery, Arisaig. Donations to the Antigonish Food Bank. Condolences may be made at www.MacIsaacs.ca. DONNELLY It is with great sadness we announce the death of Mary “Georgina” Donnelly on May 29th, 2016, at Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. She was born January 7th, 1939, in Inverness to parents Archibald Alexander and Mary Catherine (Smith) MacLellan. The family moved to Glace Bay when she was very young. She lived most of her life in Glace Bay; however, she moved back to Inverness where she lived for the last number of years. One of her favourite pastimes was playing bingo and she continued playing when she became a resident at Inverary Manor. When she was able she also enjoyed fishing. Georgina is survived by her loving husband Michael (Mick); son Mike, Vancouver, B.C.; daughters Roberta, Calgary, Alberta; Marlene (Terry) Poirer, Inverness; and Maureen (Hugh) Wallace, Afton; sisters Bonnie Brushett, Lake Ainslie; and Anne Bergeron, Sydney; and brother Wayne, Dominion. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by brothers Johnnie, Archie, Murdock, Willard and Gary, honorary brother Burt Saunders; and a sister, Mildred, in infancy. Cremation has taken place and final arrangements will be at a later date. Memorial donations in memory of the late Georgina Donnelly may be made to Inverness Palliative Care or charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Sunset Funeral Co-operative, Margaree Valley. Online condolences may be made at sunsetfuneralco.op@gmail.com <mailto:sunsetfuneralco.op@gmail.com>. LeBLANC Joseph Edward LeBlanc, age 95, Cheticamp, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by family on May 23rd, 2016. He was the eldest son of the late Edward á Placide and Cecile (Camus) LeBlanc. Joseph is survived by his brother Harry (Gloria), Belle Cote; sisters Victoire (late Faderick) Chiasson, Cheticamp; Dorothy (late Tommy) Lynk, Catalone; Elizabeth (Willie) MacDougall and Edith Chiasson, of Sydney; son Wayne (Marielle), Dartmouth; daughter Nettie (late Gerry) Brushett, Beaver Bank; son Donny (Alcida), Cheticamp; daughters Sandra (Ernest) LeFort, Cheticamp; and Charlene (Donald Gagne) LeBlanc, St. Lazare, Que. Also surviving are grandchildren Todd LeBlanc (Sandy), Ottawa; Kim LeBlanc (Heather), Eastern Passage; Kelly Brushett, Halifax; and Colin Brushett (Mindy), Halifax; and great-grandchild Haley Pyke-LeBlanc, Eastern Passage. Joseph was predeceased by his wife Lucy (AuCoin) of 64 years (2010); brothers Angus (late Desley), Didace (late Stella) (Cheticamp), Wilfred (Lily) (Montreal), Neil (late Shirley) (Sydney), and Georgie (late Agnes) (South Bar); sisters Rosanna (late Marshall) Gouthro, Evelyn (late Clarence) AuCoin, Della (late Gelase) AuCoin, Hilda (late Joseph Charles) Romard, Marie Emma (late Joseph) Aucoin (Cheticamp) and Annie Rose (late Tony) Pino (Sydney). Dad will be missed by family and many friends, having lived such a long, productive life. Dad was a man of many diverse skills. He was a carpenter, fisherman, heavy construction crane operator, chef and entrepreneur. His most successful business venture was his ever popular Joe's Canteen near the National Park entrance during the 1960s. He worked hard and played hard, loved the fiddle and loved to party. He will be remembered as a generous man, always ready to help anyone in need and also known to pay his own way. In his later years, he loved to play cards (especially crazy eights) with his family. The body rested at Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, May 28th in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca <mailto:cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca>.