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 June 06, 2016 Monday There were 9 obituaries published today Connie Delaney Day - 60 yrs John “Jackie” LeRoy - 57 yrs Duart John Cooke - 87 yrs Christena Evelyn McPhee - 86 yrs Mary Tremblett - 61 yrs Bernard Woodfine - 86 yrs Catherine Elizabeth “Kaye” Murray - 85 yrs Lillian Lorraine (Matheson) MacLeod - 95 yrs - Memorial Service Dolly B. Hull - 72 yrs Connie Delaney Day Passed in: Sydney River Passed on: June 4th, 2016 Connie Delaney Day, 60, of Carmichael Drive, Sydney River passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones in the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Connie is survived by her husband, Mike Day, as well as 12 brothers and sisters, Carol (Ron) Davison, Howie Centre; Clifford (Deacon)(Elaine) Mira Road; Noreen (Frank) White, Dartmouth; Reggie (Heather) Sydney; Ron (Cindy) Sydney; Dennis (Jim) (Anne Marie) Sydney; Cathy Delaney, Sydney; Arlene Delaney, Sydney; Germie (Nancy) Belle Cote; Vernon (Debbie) Mira; Theresa (John) MacNeil, Sydney River and Coleen (Paul) Sydney. She is also survived by stepson, Kenneth; stepdaughter, Michelle Day (Kyle); grandchildren, Justin and Kara Day; sister-in-law Lorraine (Earle) Standing; sister-in-law Pheobe (Wayne) Pero; sister-in-law Linda (Paul) Wilson; brother-in-law, Bob (Janet) Day and brother-in-law Bill Day. She was predeceased by her parents, Catherine ‘Kay’ and William ‘Bill’ Delaney, as well as a special nephew, Cory MacAskill. Connie was employed for 35 years with Revenue Canada, where she built many long lasting friendships. Also sharing this loss are the numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews all of which Connie shared many special relationships. Not having any children of her own, they were her children. She facilitated birthday parties, organized Easter egg hunts and Christmas tree decorating at her house. She babysat, attended school concerts, proms and graduations with pride. She was there for everything, always there. There are no words to describe how much they will miss her. Also saying goodbye to Connie is her super friend/sister by another mother, Dee Melong. Over the 30-plus years of friendship there were a ton of laughs, a few tears and no regrets. Added to this was about a million miles travelled. Connie will also be sadly missed by her friend, Kelly Dawn. They shared a special relationship that will never leave Kelly’s heart. Connie was Kelly’s Nova Scotia mom. Also feeling this loss will be the many neighbourhood children who were always welcomed at her door with a smile and a Freezie. She was a selfless, caring individual who was there for anyone, whether it be family or friends. She was one who we called during the lowest of lows and the highest of highs. We will miss that contagious smile and infections laugh. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of the An Cala Unit, as well as the Cancer Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Jensen, Dr. Sharieff, Dr. Mac Leod, Dr. Zemerli and Dr. D’Intino who graciously guided Connie throughout her journey. Connie referred to these people as, “her team”. “Our family circle forever grows with every birth and every union. With every crisis faced together, this makes the circle stronger. No straight lines make up our lives and all our roads have bends, but one thing we can be sure of is that we will all be together again.” Forever missed and never forgotten. Donations may be made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care Unit or charity of choice. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Westmount United Church, Westmount, with Rev. Norma Mills and Rev. Thomas Whent co-celebrating. Reception to follow in church basement. John 'Jackie' LeRoy Born In: North Sydney Born: January 13th, 1959 Passed on: June 3rd, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, John ‘Jackie' LeRoy who passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on June 3, 2016, at the age of 57. Born in North Sydney on Jan. 13, 1959, he was the son of the late Donald Patrick LeRoy and Emmaline LeRoy (nee Slade). Jackie was an active member of the Salvation Army. In his earlier years Jackie was a fisherman. He enjoyed many years fishing with his lifelong friend Capt. Randolph Le Frense. For the last 22 years he was employed as a labourer with local 92 in Fort McMurray, where he met friends from far and wide. Jackie will always be remembered for his kindness and selflessness, always putting others first. Jackie is survived by his common-law wife of 35 years, Peggy Marsh; five sisters, Margaret (Cyril) Keeping, Glenda LeRoy, Lynn (Brian) Howell, Sherry (John) Liang and Lisa (Dave) Robertson; three brothers, Darryl (Pam), Sheldon and Ray (Ashley Musgrave) and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and grandparents, Jackie was predeceased by his only son Zachary Logan LeRoy, two brothers Kenneth James McKenzie and Donald Wayne LeRoy, niece (Theresa Howell) and a nephew (Shane McKenzie) both in infancy. Jackie will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A wake will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 from 2-4 and then 7-9 p.m. at Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home for friends and family to pay their respects and meet with family. Cremation will take place following the wake. There will be no service. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com <http://www.fillmoreandwhitman.com/>. Duart John Cooke Born In: Donkin Passed in: Donkin Passed on: June 4th, 2106 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father, Duart John Cooke, 87, of Donkin, at the Glace Bay Hospital on Saturday, June 4, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Dad resided all his life on the Donkin Highway and recently at the Victoria Haven Nursing Home. Born in White Plains, New York, he was the only son of Otto and Helena (Ellis) Cooke. Dad was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be truly missed. A commercial fisherman for the majority of his life, dad loved the outdoors and when he retired from fishing he took up gardening and spent his retirement at home around the yard where he loved to be. Dad was a quiet man who kept close to his family. He loved watching CNN and always followed presidential elections. Dad will be forever missed by daughters, Margie (Eric) MacLeod, St. Mary's, Ont., Patsy (Ike) Hayes, Birch Grove; sons, Billy (Sandra), Broughton Road, David (Suzie), Gardiner Road; grandchildren, Steven, Billy, Lisa, Angela, Jenna, Anthony, Jeremy; great-grandchildren, Haille, Lukas, David, Hayden, Shayne, Brycen, Nathan, Shaylee and Tanys. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Viola (Smith) Cooke and his grandson, Tyler. A funeral service, officiated by Fr. Leo Boone will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay with a lunch to follow. A private family interment will be held at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Reserve Mines. Donations in Duart's memory may be made to C.B. Palliative Care or a charity of your choice. Family flowers only. Online condolences to the Cooke family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. A special thank you to Dr. David Lee for his care and compassion and to the Nursing Staff on 3rd floor West and South for the care and compassion shown to our Dad for the many times he was in and out of hospital. Fisherman’s Prayer The Lord is my Pilot, I shall not drift. He lights me across the dark waters. He steers me in deep channels. He keeps my Log. He guides me by the Star of Holiness for His name's sake. As I sail through the storms and tempests of life, I will dread no danger for you are near me. Your love and your care shelter me. You prepare a harbour before me in the homeland of eternity. You anoint the waves with oil so my ship rides calmly. Surely sunlight and starlight will be with me whenever I sail And at the end of my voyage will rest in the Port of my Lord forever. Christena McPhee Passed on: June 3rd, 2016 It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Christena McPhee, 86, on Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Sarah (Wally) Fisher, Holly (Lloyd) Dickson, Wayne (Theresa) Noseworthy and John (Karen)McPhee; grandchildren, Glen, Steven, Tara, Amber, Kyle, Kayle, Neil and Sierra; great-grandchildren, Luca, Evelyn and Clark. Also brother Donald Noseworthy. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband George McPhee, sisters, Nora, Amy, Hanna-Florence, Goldie, Virginia, Violet and Winnie, brothers, Apsalom, Arch, Joseph, Alexander and Abel. Many thanks to the staff and residents at My Cape Breton Home for Seniors for the wonderful care and companionship over the years. Visitation for Christena will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, N.S., Funeral Service will be held the following day, Wednesday June 8, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Burial to follow at St Joseph’s Cemetery. Brickyard Road. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.chantfuneralhome.ca <http://www.chantfuneralhome.ca/>.