Inverness Oran 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 WELCOM Inverness Oran Obits May 25, 2016 Wednesday There were 3 obituaries published today PARKER, MALCOLM FRANCIS “MACK” - 84 YRS MACINNIS, JIMMY - 64 YRS WALKER, ALLAN JAMES - 75 YRS PARKER Malcolm Francis (Mack) Parker died on Monday, December 7th, 2015, in Trenton, MI at 84 years of age. After a viewing for family, relatives and friends in Trenton, his remains were cremated to await burial in Brook Village, N.S. On Wednesday, May 25th Mack's wake will take place in St. John the Baptist Church, Brook Village from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the funeral Mass on Thursday, May 26th at 11:00 a.m. with Celebrant, Rev. Bernie MacDonald. Mack's employment through the years brought him to various cities in the United States as he met the intricacies and challenges of the evolving computer. Yet, his vacations with Marguerite, his wife of over 50 years, were spent in Inverness County. When Mack retired they moved to Lochaber, N.S. until Marguerite's death. During the past six years, Mack and his wife Rose, have enjoyed the warmth of the Florida sun during the winter months and always returned to Cape Breton for the summer. Mack was predeceased by his parents Mary Ann and Dan Parker; his sister Jessie Parker Campbell; and his wife Marguerite. Left to mourn and remember with gratitude a cherished brother and true friend are: Rose and her family; his siblings Alex (Muggsy), Allen Park, MI; David (Barbara), Bradenton, FL; Peter (Willena), Brook Village; Sister Theresa, CSM, Lethbridge, AB; Sally (Stan MacDonnell), Windsor, ON; Ann (Larry) Dillon, Waterford, MI; Donald (Sandy), Woodhaven, MI; brother-in-law James Campbell, Porter's Lake, N.S.; and numerous nieces and nephews. MacINNIS December 18th, 1951 – May 18th, 2016. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a dear husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Jimmy MacInnis. Born in Cape Breton, he was the son of the late John Hugh and Margaret (Burke) MacInnis. Jimmy worked at the pulp mill in Port Hawkesbury for 37 years. He was a strong supporter of Celtic music and especially took pride in showcasing the talent of the next generation at the weekly Saturday Night Square Dances that he started in West Mabou. He enjoyed all sports but especially took pride in leading the West Mabou Tigers to an Eastern Canadian Championship. He spent his retirement focussing on his passion of farming and fishing lobsters with his nephew and son. He was always on call for whoever needed a helping hand and all who knew him will miss his positive outlook on life and his guidance. He is survived by his wife Margaret (MacLellan); son Peter (Lisa Kidd); niece Kari (Ryan) Hyson, Halifax; brother Greg (Pauline), West Mabou; sisters Mary Ann Pelham, Halifax; Rita (Vince) Warcop, West Mabou; Elaine (Freddy), Halifax; and sister-in-law Reta MacInnis, Colindale. He is survived by many nieces and nephews whom he loved and cherished deeply. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother John Willy and sister-in-law Karen MacInnis; brother Burke; sister Barbara Ann and brother-in-law David Pelham. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 23rd at St. Mary's Parish Church, Mabou, with Father Bernie MacDonald officiating. Donations in memory of Jimmy can be made to the St. Mary's Parish Cemetery or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Sunset Funeral Co-operative, Margaree. Online condolences for the family can be made at sunsetfuneralco-op.com. “Go Leafs go and bring 10 couples!” WALKER Allan James Walker passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2016 at age 75 in St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. He leaves behind his loving wife, Anne MacNeil-Walker of 41 years; siblings John, Duncan, Ann and Elaine; many nephews and nieces, grandnephews and nieces and pets Keon and Tootsie. He was predeceased by his father Duncan; mother Sadie; brothers Kevin and Gerald; and sister Rose. He was a GM van plant employee for 28 years. He had a great love for animals and will be dearly missed by all. Visitation was held at McEachnie Funeral Home, Ajax, ON. on Wednesday, May 11th, 2016, and service in the chapel followed. Memorial donations can be made to St. Michael's Hospital or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Allan's name. He will be buried this summer in his home town of Inverness, Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca.