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 12, 2016 Thursday There were 8 obituaries published today Shirley (Leach) Tremblay - Katherine Albertice “Kay” Maroun - 95 yrs Christina M. “Christy” Sherwood - 88 yrs Pearl (MacLean) Gullage - 94 yrs John Michael Reilly - Mary Coates - 59 yrs Stanley Joseph Hughes - Russell “Russ” Trenholm - 84 yrs John Michael Reilly John Michael Reilly, formerly of Sydney Mines, N.S. Father of Mary Winifred and her husband Jeffrey Long and Melanie Reilly-Fenton of Allston, Mass.; husband of Kathleen Reilly of Hamden, Conn., and stepfather to Cher Coan and her husband David of N. Branford, Conn.; grandfather to Michael S. Dolan Jr., Reilly Marie and Robert Patrick Long of Allston, Mass., Jonathan, Robert, Beatrice and David Coan of Connecticut and great-grandfather of Nicole B. Dolan. Also survived by his brother Patrick T. Reilly and his wife Linda; nephews, Patrick, James and Joseph and his niece, Christina (Reilly), all of Cape Breton and many cousins and other family members. Predeceased by his beloved mother ‘Winnie’ (Cordy), his father, Joseph I. Reilly and his brother Joseph ‘Sonny’ Reilly. Wake services to be Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Keenan Funeral Home, 238 Elm St., West Have, Conn. Followed by a private funeral mass and burial at a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Sydney Mines, N.S. Friends and family may visit www.keenanfuneralhome.com <http://www.keenanfuneralhome.com/> for online tributes and condolences. Mary Coates Born In: Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada Passed in: Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada Passed on: May 6th, 2016 Mary Coates passed away surrounded by family on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Ty Watson House in Port Alberni at the age of 59. Predeceased by parents, Rose and Neil; family Butch Chipman, Sharron MacNeil, Biff MacNeil and Daniel Planetta. Mary is survived by loving husband of 43 years of marriage, Big Derrick; children, Little Derrick (Michelle), Rob (Kim), Neil (Jessica), Ryan and Scott (Amanda); grandchildren, Chelsea, Azlyn, Kenna, Sarah, Trinity, Zac, Madison, Easton, Neo, Brandon, Makaela, Daniel, Jacob and Joseph; family Alice Planetta from The Lake, Scott (Ann) MacNeil from Cape Breton, Sandy MacNeil (Jean McKinnon) from Cape Breton, Donna (Frances) Aucoin from Ottawa, Marjori Vienneau from Kanata, Ontario, as well as Sharon Chipman from Hamiton, Ont. as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. Mary was born and raised in Cape Breton. She and Big Derrick loved traveling and exploring new places. A busy, stay at home Mom, Mary had her hands full with raising five boys and keeping up with their adventures. Mary was a passionate Neil Diamond fan and had the opportunity to see Neil in concert five different times. She and big Derrick moved to Port Alberni eight years ago. According to Mary’s wishes, a memorial service will be held in Cape Breton in the future. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.chapelofmemories.ca <http://www.chapelofmemories.ca/>. Donations in Mary’s name may be made to the Ty Watson House Hospice Foundation, 2649 – 2nd Ave, Port Alberni, B.C., V9Y 1Z8. The family would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to each and every staff member, caregiver and nurse for the care Mary received and the support offered from the staff at the Ty Watson House. Stanley Joseph Hughes Born In: Maple Ontario Passed on: May 11th, 2016 Passed away peacefully in his home, on Wednesday May 11, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Maple, Ont. to the late Stan and Mary Hughes, Stan spent the last number of years residing in Truro before moving to Cape Breton. Stan spent his childhood years in Toronto and from meager beginnings, he carved out a life for himself and for those he loved. As a young man delivering newspapers and sweeping floors in convenience stores, Stan worked his way through the ranks, never letting any obstacle get in his way, to become general manager of the once famous Mac’s Convenience Stores of Ontario. Stan was referred to as the “Golden Boy of Mac’s”. He was then sought out to take on the position of vice president of Sobeys/Needs Convenience Stores of Atlantic Canada, where he pioneered many ideas that are still in use to this day and was given countless awards for his contributions. Stan was a passionate man with a tremendous work ethic and a keen ability to inspire others to achieve goals. During his time working in the retail industry, Stan was credited to be the force behind countless successes, not the least of which being the creation of the Truro Power Centre, which Stan considered to be his business legacy. “Papa Stan”, as he was known to his children and grandchildren, loved his family and would always remark on how lucky and how proud he was to have the love of so many. As an amateur chef and expert host, Stan’s family enjoyed many hours in his kitchen, or at his patio table, while Stan tested out new recipes and pulled goodies from out of the oven or fresh off the barbecue. Stan also had an insatiable desire for books and knowledge and could devour a good true crime novel in a matter of hours. In his retirement years, Stan enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, taking pride in his property and walking his flower gardens with his wife Arlene. Stan was known for his random acts of kindness and generosity and was always thinking about how he could help others. Stan’s presence will be greatly missed and his life will be celebrated by his loving wife, soulmate and best friend, Arlene; his children Bradley (Brynn) Hughes, Sandra (David) McLaughlin, Jennifer (Stephen) Sheppard, Erin (Eddie) Turner, Dennis (Lyndsay) Sheppard and Nathan (Ashley) McDonald and his grandchildren, Meaghan, Breanna, Jeremy, Jordan, Elise, Tristan, Chloe, Ethan, Cameron and Skylar. Stan was predeceased by his sister, Agnes and brother, Johnny. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. in the Chants Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, May 13, 2016. with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Palliative Care Service of Cape Breton. Russell 'Russ’ Trenholm Russell ‘Russ’ Trenholm, 84, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016, at the Queensway Carlton Hospital, following complications associated with diabetes. He is survived by his children, Stephanie, Jill, Michele, Sven, Leif and their spouses; his 14 grandchildren; relatives in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Ontario; and close friends in Iceland, Ontario and Quebec. Born and raised in Cape Breton, N.S., he was married to Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Trenholm (nee Hardy; also deceased), they lived together in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Montreal and Ottawa. Dad was very well respected by his peers in aviation for his expertise in flight operations and his vast aviation knowledge. He was very passionate about his career such that it became his hobby, and he used to say: "If you like what you are doing, you will not work another day in your life." He was an active member of the Shriners in Ottawa for many years. At his request, there will be no funeral service, and his ashes will be laid to rest in the Atlantic, off the coast of his beloved island of Cape Breton. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be most welcome. Rest in peace, Dad.