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 October 27, 2016 Thursday There were 5 obituaries published today Lawrence & Kenneth Morrison - Memorial Service Jessie Columba Donovan - 97 yrs Michael Stewart Brewer - Robert “Bobby” Matheson - 77 yrs Donald Joseph MacKinnon - 67 yrs Lawrence & Kenneth Morrison Memorial Service for Lawrence and Kenneth Morrison, will be held on Friday, October 28, 2016, at 1 pm at the St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Framboise. Jessie Donovan Passed on: October 26th, 2016 Jessie Columba Donovan, age 97, of Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility formerly of Prince Street passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the residence. Born in Iona, she was the daughter of the late Roderick and Elizabeth (MacNeil) MacKinnon. She was a member of St. Theresa’s parish and a longtime member of the parish CWL. Jessie owned and operated Jessie’s Dairy on Upper Prince for several years and also in retail at McCurdy’s Ltd. Family life, entertaining friends at home and in Ingonish were at the core of Jessie’s life. She is survived by her daughter, Anne Marie (Barry) MacDonald, Seaforth, NS; son, Amos, Sydney; sister, Catherine ‘Caddy’ Donovan and daughter-in-law, Jeannie (Murdock) MacNeil of North Sydney. Also surviving are grandchildren, Carla (Brad) Layes, Melanie (Justin), Shannon (Troy), Judith and great grandchildren, Scott, Liam, Rebecca and Lauren and by numerous nieces and nephews. Jessie was predeceased by her husband, Cecil in 1990; her son, Joseph in 1984; sisters, Kay MacKinnon, Mabel Martin, Florence MacKenzie-Norton and Jean MacKinnon; brother, Murdock and most recently her daughter-in-law, Maureen. There will be no visitation for the late Mrs. Donovan. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2016 at St. Theresa’s Church with Rev. Dennis Lamey officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com. Michael Stewart Brewer Passed in: Sydney, Nova Scotia Passed on: October 26th, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Michael Brewer on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Henry and Marion (MacArthur) Brewer. He was a former member of plumbers and pipefitters, Local 682. He enjoyed biking. He is survived by his children, Jamie (Hazel), Shawn and Paula (Stuart); grandchildren, Christina and Charlotte; brothers, Brian (Karlene), Mac (Cheryl), as well as nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Henry. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2016 at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Burial to follow in Alfred E. Smith Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of… Robert "Bobby" MATHESON It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert "Bobby" Matheson, age 77 of Port Morien, on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Andrews) Matheson. Robert was employed for 35 years at the Chrysler Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario. He was a member of the RCL, Branch 55 as well as St. John’s United Church, Port Morien. Bobby enjoyed singing, photography, hunting and in his younger days was involved with the Boy Scouts. He will be remembered as a very kind and gentle man. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Cyr) Matheson; one daughter, Stephanie (John), Montreal; two sons, Brent (Cathy), Rev. Chris, both in Ontario; one sister, Georgie Bryne (Mike), Port Morien; his beloved three grandchildren, Lauren, Joshua, Quentin; two sisters- in- law, Sandra Matheson and Rose Matheson. Besides his parents, Bobby was predeceased by two brothers, Sandy and Clarence. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 29 at 2 p.m. followed by a reception, both in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. Robert's son, Rev. Chris Matheson will be officiating. A private burial will be held in Blackbrook Cemetery at a later date. No flowers please. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. On-line condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Donald Joseph MacKinnon Donald Joseph MacKinnon, aged 67, died on October 18, 2016 in Moose Jaw, Sask. Donald was born in Iona in 1949, spent a few of his early years in River Denys, but was mostly raised in Christmas Island which he always saw as his first home. That was where he learned to be a hockey goalie and a softball catcher, to swim and to dive off the ferry wharf, to fish and to catch rabbits, to milk cows and to shear sheep, to drive his father’s car too fast, to charm and to be charmed by girls, to work hard and to give his best, and to become an honest, trustworthy, steadfast, generous and good man. After deciding that he did need an education after all, Donald graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in 1976. He then moved to Alberta where he found work in accounting at the Shell gas refinery in Pincher Creek and more importantly, found Corina, who also had moved to Alberta with her parents from Holland. Donald and Corina married in 1981 and had Sari in 1983 and Kirk in 1986. Donald was most of all a dedicated and loving father who was determined to pass on to his children the best of their Highland Scottish and Dutch immigrant roots. Donald and Corina's children honored them as they gave high regard for what was passed down to them. When the Shell plant in Pincher Creek down sized, the family moved to Grand Prairie where Donald found similar work at the Weyerhaeuser mill. Eventually Sari and Kirk graduated from high school and moved on to the University of Alberta in Edmonton where Sari met and married Andrew Faith. This resulted in the great joy of Donald’s later life, his grandchildren, Sasha and Aidric who are now six and four. Meanwhile, Kirk married his high school sweetheart, Amrita Roy. Donald and Corina had retired from Weyerhaeuser to Osoyoos, B.C. where he was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Donald courageously accepted what that meant and decided that he wanted to spend his remaining time near his grandchildren in Moose Jaw. His goal was to live long enough to enjoy the birth of his third grandchild to Kirk and Amrita in Springfield, Mass. Sadly for all, this time was not given to him. Donald is also survived by his seven brothers and sisters, Michael, Francis, Kenzie (Casilda), Billy (Sharon), Donna (Gillis), Margie (Cyril) and Mary Lou (Neil) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Annie MacKinnon. His family is planning a memorial service for Donald next summer in Christmas Island.