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 09, 2016 Monday There were 9 obituaries published today Emily Florence Dunn - 88 yrs Henry Kevin DeVoe - 72 yrs Kiely Michael MacDonald - 80 yrs Florence Gillis - 92 yrs Lendal “Farmer” MacRae - 74 yrs Bernard Leonard Michalik - 77 yrs Linda Marie Sams - 66 yrs Lisa Michelle Horwill - 48 yrs Mary Margaret Antonia “Toni” (Dennis) Diekelmann - 77 yrs Bernard Leonard Michalik Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: May 5th, 2016 A bright star has been dimmed in the heavens: our father, Bernie Michalik – Da – died in his sleep early Thursday morning, May 5, 2016 at the age of 77. Bernie Michalik was a Titan: a romantic, a musician (he played the alto sax like nobody’s business), a puppeteer, a sausage maker (he made the best kielbasa west of Warsaw), an athlete, a thinker, a trickster, and a raconteur. Most important, he was a loving husband to his wife, Jeanie – Ma – for 51 years, until her death in 2012; and for we three, he was a father who loved us tenaciously. Bernie doted on his grandkids too. He gifted Liam and Sophie, Marcus and Joe, with song, whimsy, and his undivided attention. Bernie treated his daughter-in-law Tracey Williams as if she were his own flesh and blood. Our father lost his eldest brother Joey in a mining accident in 1954; he never forgot him. Bernie was a loyal sibling to his sisters Ces and Carmella, who predeceased him, and to his brother Eddie and his sister Frannie, who still carry the Stanley Street torch. Bernie also loved his step-siblings, Eddie, Cathy, and John Melnick. Eddie Melnick was as much his blood brother as his stepbrother: the two of them dug out the basement of 286 Douglas; they made sausage; they tried to make sense of the play of Da’s hapless Maple Leafs. All of this they did together. As for brothers, our father was devoted to Brother Joe – Matt Lasowski – his friend from early childhood. Bernie admired Matt for his faith and his decency. They were twins of a sort. Each of them transformed hardship into dignity. The lamp of Brother Joe’s faith is shining over Bernie even now. His many cousins, nieces and nephews brought him joy. His neighbours did too. Bernie Michalik lived life to the fullest. He was on the go till the last night he got under the covers and turned out the light. He revered the past, but kept his eye on the future. He loved life; he cared for people. He was part Foghorn Leghorn, part Joltin’ Joe – he was 100 percent a gentleman. We will cherish his memory always. We will honour him by loving life, by loving others, by remaining inquisitive, and by being open to everyone and everything. We love you, Da. We miss you. Your kids Eleanor, Bernie, and Eddie Michalik... Cremation has taken place. Visitation is Tuesday from 2-4, 7- 9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. The funeral service officiated by Fr. Leo Boone is Wednesday 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel followed by a reception. Interment at a later date in Forest Haven Cemetery. Donations in Bernie’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. Linda Marie Sams Born In: Neils Harbour Born: December 25th, 1949 Passed in: Ingonish Passed on: May 7th, 2016 It is with special memories and saddened hearts that the family announces the passing of Linda Marie Sams on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in the An Cala Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Neil’s Harbour on Dec. 25, 1949 Linda was the daughter of the late Alfred and Helen (MacLeod) Jackson. Linda was a graduate of Sydney Academy and CB Business College. She spent many years working as an office administrator for Dr. Allen, NS Power and later for the Highlands Medical Clinic in Neil’s Harbour. She taught typing for 18 years for NSVSB and she took pride in her impeccable cursive writing. She was also past-president of RCL Branch 105. Linda is survived by her loving husband AG of 44 years; her two sons, Aaron Sams of Dartmouth and Adam (Alison) Sams; her special granddaughter Madelyn; her sister, Mary Sue (Gladstone) MacKinnon all of Ingonish; niece: Justine; nephews, Andrew, Kyle and Logan. Besides her parents, Linda was predeceased by her sister Cathy. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Buchanan Memorial Hospital in Neil’s Harbour as well as the staff at the Renal Clinic at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. There will be no visitation. Funeral service will take place Tuesday, May 10 at 2 p.m. at the Ingonish United Church with Rev. Carolyn Sharpe officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Buchanan Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com <http://www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com/>. Lisa Michelle Horwill Born In: L'Ardoise Born: January 1st, 1967 Passed in: Rockdale Passed on: May 5th, 2016 It’s with great sadness that we announce the death of our wife, daughter, mother, sister, and friend Lisa which occurred on May 5, 2016 at the Strait Richmond Hospital. Born on July 1, 1967, Lisa was the daughter of Louie and Loretta (Sampson) Boudreau, both of L’Ardoise. Like the rest of us, Mom found her spot within the family business, waitressing at the Cosy Corner and cooking at Louie’s Family Restaurant, but her favourite time was spent at L&L Takeout in Rockdale where she got to work beside her mother. Many laughs and stories were shared through that pick-up window, all of which, Mom cherished. Once her MS didn’t allow her to work anymore, she focused on family and friends. She loved to have company, go cruising around the neighbourhood on her scooter, or just getting out to enjoy the sunshine. Things weren’t always easy but she always tried to approach hardship with humour, a trait she has instilled in her girls. Even in her final days, the strength she showed astounded doctors but those who knew her and loved her, expected no less. Lisa is survived by her husband Duane; daughters Vanessa (Jason) Ryan, and Cassandra; her parents Louie and Loretta (Sampson) Boudreau and her brother Kevin (Christy) Boudreau;n nephew Jesse; niece Joee and furbaby, Shayla; sister-in-law Stephanie (Greg) Seltham and nephew Oliver. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Raymond and Mary Alma Boudreau and her maternal grandparents Alfie and Ella Sampson. The family of Lisa would like to thank all of the caregivers she’s had over the years particularly her homecare workers, the emergency room nurses, and floor nurses at the Strait Richmond Hospital for taking such good care of her and of us as well. And, her most dedicated care giver, her Mom Loretta, who took care of her girl better than any doctor could. There will be no visitation by request. Funeral Mass will be offered Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to palliative care at the Strait Richmond Hospital. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Green’s Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Messages to the family may be conveyed at www.greensfuneralhome.ca <http://www.greensfuneralhome.ca/>. Mary Margaret Antonia ‘Toni’ (Dennis) Diekelmann Born In: Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada Passed in: Canada Passed on: May 5th, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Toni Diekelmann, who left us to be with God on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Toni was a resident of Baddeck Forks, where she moved from Tempe, Arizona with her husband, Paul and daughter Pauline in 2003 until her passing. Toni was born in Chatham (Miramichi), N.B. in 1938 to the late Leonard H. and Margaret ‘Peggie’ (Campbell) Dennis and grew up in Sydney, N.S., where she met her husband, Paul, at the Hawaiian School of Music on South Charlotte Street. During their 61 year marriage Toni and Paul travelled to many military and civilian homes from Hawaii to Panama and the eastern and southern United States making many lifelong friends along the way. Toni was a hard working, dedicated and devoted wife with a strong faith in God. She was an excellent homemaker and had an eye for detail which was reflected in her work as the owner of her own accounting business in Arizona. She loved animals, was a loyal friend and had a quick witty sense of humour. Toni was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by many relatives, nieces, nephews and friends. Toni was a loving mother of three daughters, Pauline , Margaret (Keith Miles), Bras d’Or and Joanne (Volpe), Hawaii. She also leaves behind three grandchildren, Jacklyn and Michael (Volpe) and Sarah Marshall-Miles. She is also survived by her brother, Joe (Darlene) Dennis, Sydney and sister, Julianna (McClard), Ohio. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her oldest grandson, Stephen Marshall. Cremation has taken place and an informal gathering at Knox Church Hall in Baddeck will take place from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 10th to celebrate Toni’s life.