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 May 03, 2016 Tuesday There were 11 obituaries published today Arnold Henry “Arnie” Bennett - 76 yrs Grace (Rogers) Breen, DesRoches - 95 yrs Neil Joseph Doyle - 75 yrs Roseanne Walsh Mason - 97 yrs William Tracy Hopkins, P.Eng - 81 yrs Laurence “Larry. Lash, Larue” Streete - Margaret Anne “Peggy” Landry - 72 yrs Martin MacDonald - 73 yrs Emily (Calvert) Westelaken - Blair White - 55 yrs Clarence “Sonny” “Yonna” Kelloway - Arnold Henry “Arnie” Bennett - 76 yrs Staff/Sgt. RCMP retired, Chegoggin, N.S. Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, died peacefully surrounded by family members on the beautiful misty Sunday morning of May 1, 2016. During his short battle with cancer he focused on his family and hopes. Born July 23, 1939. He was predeceased by his parents, Rafaella (Giovannetti) and James Bennett of Dominion, N.S., and wife, Cecilia (McIsaac) Bennett. He is survived by his loving wife, Johanna (Wallace) Bennett; his daughters, Melanie Ann Bennett (James Rathwell), Nancy (Charles) Muise, Lorraine (Lori) Griffin, Janice Griffin (Brian Bridgeo); his sons, Darcy (Marian) Bennett, Gerald Bennett; grandchildren, Sasha (Darren) Allen, Stephen Bennett (Caitlin Colquhoun), Katie Griffin, Zach Griffin, Darren Muise (Sarah Thornton), Jeanine Muise, Maria (David) Gorman, Adam (Rosie) Bridgeo, Jillian Griffin, Jeff Pitman, Jake Pitman and Kellina Pitman, Ashley Mason, Ryan Mason, Michaela Mason; and eight great-grandchildren. He touched many lives and devoted his career to service the people of Canada through the RCMP for 36 years in both P.E.I. and Nova Scotia. He was honoured for his work, as he was the humble recipient of the Confederation Medal for Outstanding Service, Commendation of Exemplary Service, Recognition of Long Term Service to the RCMP and the Province of NS. He was a member of the RCMP Vets Association, Amateur Radio Association of Nova Scotia (VE1BPO) and St. Ambrose Cathedral. Arnie was the man who always had a “plan.” He had many interests and hobbies which included his devotion to the Catholic church, his T. H. coffee club, music, sweets, Friday’s lexicons and the Snuggle Inn. He was known as a “Good Man”; a gentleman to all from beginning to end. He had many friends and everyone thought well of Arnie. Services are in trust of Sweeny’s Funeral home 567 Main St., Yarmouth, N.S. Visitation will take place Wednesday, May 4, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 8 p.m. A funeral service will take place 11 a.m. Thursday, May 5, at St. Ambrose Cathedral, Albert St., Yarmouth with Fr. Henry Smolenaars officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Gilles Boudreau & Friends Cancer Fund. Online condolences may be sent to sweenysfh@eastlink.ca <mailto:sweenysfh@eastlink.ca>, or you may sign the guestbook online at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net <http://www.sweenysfuneralhome.net/>. Grace (Rogers) Breen, DesRoches - 95 yrs Sydney With special memories and saddened hearts, the family announces the passing of Grace Irene DesRoches on Monday, May 2, 2016, in the An Cala palliative- care unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with her family by her side. Born in London, England on Oct. 13, 1920, Grace was the daughter of the late Percy Arthur and Edith Mary (Merchant) Rogers. She fell in love with Ray Breen from Sydney, N.S., and came to Canada as a war bride in 1946. Grace enjoyed bowling, playing cards and darts, knitting, reading and baking. She made the best fat archies in the neighbourhood. Grace was a member of Club 55 and the Sydney Pensioners Club. Even though she experienced vision problems, Grace remained able to care for herself with the help of her son, Rick, and Mary. She is survived by her only son, Rick (Mary McLean), and stepdaughters, Stella Young and Helen (Francis) Forbrigger. Grace leaves to mourn her passing 20 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Grace was predeceased by her first husband, Raymond Evans Breen; second husband, Emmett DesRoches; as well as her daughter, Cheryl Raylene MacVicar; two children in infancy; son-in-law, Ambrose Young; stepdaughter, Norma Wall. The last surviving member of her immediate family, Grace was predeceased by two sisters and a brother, all living in England. We would like to thank Dr. Worth and Dr. Parminder, as well as the nurses and volunteers in the palliative-care unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Their support and care will always be remembered. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Thursday at 2 p.m., with Mr. Gary Grant officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the An Cala palliative-care unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www. sydneymemorialchapel. ca, or email sydneymemorialchapel@ ns.sympatico.ca <http://ns.sympatico.ca/>. Neil Joseph Doyle - 75 yrs New Waterford It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Neil Joseph Doyle, 75, of New Waterford, on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Edward and Anastasia (Wall) Doyle. Neil was a member of the former St. Agnes Church, currently the Parish Church of St. Leonard. He loved listening to country music and was a faithful follower of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles. Surviving are brothers, Gerald (Brenda) Doyle, New Victoria, John (Rosina) Doyle, New Waterford; sisters, Jenny (Jim) Timmons, Scotchtown, Kathleen Bragg, North Sydney, Jeanette Tighe, New Waterford, Mary Corbett, Sydney; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Neil was predeceased by one sister, Eileen, and one brother, James. 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 Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, 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/>. Roseanne Walsh Mason - 97 yrs New Waterford It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing at home of our dear mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and sister, Roseanne (nee Chiasson) on Sunday, May 1, 2016. Born on Jan. 12, 1919, in St. Joseph du Moine, Roseanne was the daughter of the late Daniel Chiasson and Elise Poirier. She was predeceased by both of her husbands, Jack Walsh and Robert Mason; her loving daughters, Rosey and Wilfredine; and her loving son, Mickey Walsh; and cherished son- in- law, Stewart Mossop; as well as her brothers, Alex, Leo, Arthur, Johnny, Willie, and Samuel Chiasson; and her sisters, Lucy Gallant and Elizabeth Aucoin. She is survived by her children, Joanne MacQueen (Junior), Mary Liz Mossop, Lucy Kennedy (Robert), Danny Walsh (Sue), Archie Walsh (Lynda), Eileen Murphy (Cecil), Jackie Ferdinand- Mackie ( Peter); grandchildren, Chris and Tracey; Jennifer and Shauna; Kristen and Chelsea; Sean; Paul, Michael, Tanya, Trevor and Vera, to whom Roseanne was affectionately known as ‘MumMum’; Michael, Yvonne, Larry, Archie and Timmy; Mark and Joanne; Michelle, David, Darren and Jaclyn; great-grandchildren, Katelynn, Emily, Christopher, Loagen and Matthew; Brandon, Joshua, Cody and Amelia; Nate and Kali; Sawyer; Alex and Justin; Janie and Becky; and Samantha; her sister Josephine Taylor and brother Joe Chiasson; and her special daughter in- law, Margie ( Walsh) Patton. During her 97 years in this world, Mum worked tirelessly to raise six children aging from eight years to eight months of age, a daunting task she never made look difficult and was never one to complain. She was an avid tarabish player (just ask Junior who is still not 100% convinced she didn’t cheat most of the time), loved Scat with Leo and Viola (between Leo’s zany stories), picked at least half a ton of berries in her lifetime until she couldn’t bend to pick anymore ( thanks Marie for ‘picking’ up the cause for her, she loved every container you brought her and how you never forgot any special occasion with a personal card!). She was the ‘queen of puzzles’ and there wasn’t a lottery ticket she didn’t love to scratch! A service will be held at McLellan’s Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 902- 862- 7500, on Wednesday, May 4, at 1 p.m. with her nephew Deacon Leo Penny officiating. A luncheon will follow at Saint Agnes Parish Hall, Convent Street. All are welcome. The family would also like to acknowledge the dedicated and highly professional New Waterford Homecare team, the VON and palliative-care specialists who took such great care of our mother. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Comfort Cross Fund/Memorial Fund of St Leonard’s Parish, 5310 Union Highway, River Ryan, Nova Scotia B1H 1B2 (specially carved wooden crosses for the ill to hold and comfort them in their time of illness), or to palliative care. William Tracy Hopkins P. Eng. Born In: Doctor's Cove Passed in: Sydney Passed on: December 18th, 2015 William Tracy Hopkins, 81, passed away, at home in Sydney, on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015. Born in Doctor’s Cove, Shelburne County, N.S., he was the son of the late Herbert and Edith (Kenney) Hopkins. Bill was a graduate of Mount A and Nova Scotia Tech (Dal Tech) with a degree in civil engineering. He was a former member of St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Coxheath. For many years, he was employed as a municipal engineer before joining the family business H.H. Hopkins Ltd., from which he retired. Bill was vastly invested in many community organizations. He was a member of APENS, Thistle Lodge #36, Port Morien and Mariner Lodge #80, Louisbourg, Scottish and York Rite Shiners Philae Temple, Halifax and served on the Scottish Unit of the Temple. Bill felt all life had meaning and enjoyed many outdoor activities. He is survived by his wife, Marion R. (MacLean) Hopkins; sister, Louise McHardy, Dartmouth; brothers, Cliff ( Kay deceased), Birch Grove, Glen (Dodo) and Eddy (Florence), Port Morien; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Bill was predeceased by his sister, Katherine Kenney (Bill), Wayland, Mass. and brother, Brad Hopkins (Ruth), Port Morien. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday, May 6 from 7-9 p.m, with a Masonic Service held at 6:45. Funeral service will be held at the United Protestant Church of Sydney River on Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Interment in Black Brook Cemetery. Memorials may be made to charity of choice. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca <http://www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca/> or email sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca <mailto:sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca>.