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 04, 2016 Wednesday There were 8 obituaries published today MOSER (MACPHAIL), THERESA - 88 YRS MACDONALD (MACNEIL), MARY ALEXINA “SISSY” - 56 YRS LEBLANC, FELIX ARSENE “LEVI” - 94 YRS HARPER (HABICHT) THERESA - 79 YRS GRAHAM, JOHN S. “JOHNNIE” - 86 YRS CAMUS, MARIE LYDIA - 69 YRS BAILEY, CHARLES “RUSSELL” - 98 YRS MUISE, ARTHUR PATRICK - 65 YRS MOSHER Theresa (MacPhail) Mosher, age 88, Foyer Pere Fiset, Cheticamp, formerly of Belle Cote, passed away April 26th, 2016. Born in Belle Cote, she was a daughter of the late John Fred and Julia (Stubbert) LeBlanc. Theresa worked in Sydney Ship Supply and the Welfare Review Board. She was an active member of St. Michael's CWL and her community. The last five years of her life she was a resident of Foyer Pere Fiset where she participated in all activities and programs. Theresa was an avid card player of "200" and an avid book reader. She looked forward to her visits with her nieces and nephews. She is survived by her sons Jackie (Phyllis), Belle Cote; and Scott (Helen), Bedford; daughters Linda (Richard LeBlanc), Cheticamp; Julie (Eugene Murphy), North East Margaree; and Karen (Steve LeBlanc), East Margaree; brothers Fred LeBlanc, Cheticamp; and Germy (Rita) LeBlanc, Waltham, Mass.; sister-in-law Marjorie Landry and brother-in-law Clarence MacPhail, both of South Bar; stepchildren Billy (Mary) Mosher, Linda (Donnie) MacLean, Ken (Norma) Mosher, and Jeannie (Paul) Kayes; 13 grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband John A. MacPhail; second husband Bill Mosher; granddaughter Courtney MacPhail in infancy; brothers Dennis, Bernie, Eddie and Germy; and sisters Catherine, Sadie, Mabel and Florence. Visitation was held at Belle Cote Community Centre. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, May 2nd in St. Michael’s Church, East Margaree, Father Barrett Clare-Johnson officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Foyer Pere Fiset or Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd. Condolences may be sent to cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca <mailto:cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca>. MacDONALD Mary Alexina “Sissy” MacDonald, age 56, Dartmouth, passed away Thursday, March 10th at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Mabou, she was the daughter of Edward MacNeil and the late Gertie (MacKay) MacNeil. Employed as a nurse with Northwood Homecare, Sissy enjoyed her job and had a special place in her heart for her many clients. A big fan of “The Possum”, she never missed an opportunity to watch George Jones. She enjoyed a good game of Scat, even if it meant gambling her “milk money”. But her number one priority was being a mother to her son Colin, something that came ahead of everything else. She took great pride in Colin’s many accomplishments. Besides Colin and her father, Sissy is survived by her husband Donald MacDonald, Dartmouth; siblings Donnie (Susan) MacNeil, Whycocomagh; Dave (Kim Rhynold) MacNeil, Dartmouth; Wayne MacNeil, Halifax; Neila (Bryce) MacNeil-Hardage, Modesto, California; Scott (Jennifer) MacNeil, Lower Sackville; and Sue (George El-Azzi) MacNeil, Hammonds Plains; her husband Donald’s siblings Alexander “Corn” (Darlene), Port Hood; Kate (Robert) MacDonald, Dartmouth; Colleen (Chris) Norris, Dartmouth; Bernie MacDonald, Port Hood; Maureen MacDonald, Edmonton; and Curtis (Laureen) MacDonald, Port Hood. Also surviving are nieces and nephews Jamie, Juliette, Jordan, Jessy, Allysha, Ella, Chatriona, Emma, Carson and Olivia. Along with her mother, she was predeceased by father and mother-in-law Collie and Florence MacDonald, her sister Joanne and niece Eilidh (both in infancy), and brothers-in-law Byron and John A. MacDonald. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6th at St. Mary’s Church vestry in Mabou. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, May 7th at 10:00 a.m., also at St. Mary’s Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. LeBLANC Felix “Levi” Arsene LeBlanc, age 94, of Foyer Pere Fiset, Cheticamp, died April 25th, 2016, in Foyer Pere Fiset. Born in Margaree, he was a son of the late Arsene LeBlanc and Rose Anne (Cormier) LeBlanc. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in the RCAF. Levi was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 32, Cheticamp. Levi worked as a carpenter in his early years. He operated a window and door frame factory which later became Levi LeBlanc Ltd. He was a councillor for the Municipality of the County of Inverness for the District of Margaree and St. Joseph du Moine. Being a founding member of the Margaree Volunteer Fire Department, he served this organization for 21 years. He was also a founding member of the Inverness County Housing Corporation where he served as a director for the Inverary Manor and Foyer Pere Fiset. Levi had a passion for woodworking, as evidenced by the number of rolling pins, cutting boards, bird houses and furniture he crafted over the years. Being the oldest in a family of 10 children, he shared a special relationship with all his siblings and his many nieces and nephews over the years. He loved his children and grandchildren and was very proud of their accomplishments. His gentle, non-judgmental manner, twinkle in his eye and laughter drew family and friends to him.. In his later years Levi found a new passion in reading. He enjoyed having coffee with his friends discussing local and world events and participating in the various activities at the Foyer. He is survived by sons Emile, Margaree; Richard (Linda), Cheticamp; David (Eldora), Fort McMurray; Leon (Ann Marie), London, Ont.; Phillippe (Marcelle), Quebec; daughters Rose, Cheticamp; Leona Morash, Halifax; Jeanita Rand, Kentville; brothers Joseph (Thelma), Halifax; Louie (Charlotte), Dartmouth; sisters Therese (Bobby) Deveau, Riverview, NB; Zoe Phillips, Halifax; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years, Marie Henriette; brother Francis; sisters Marie Louise Legere, Annie Rose Fougere, Julia Doiron, Lucy Mae LeFort, Lucie Marie in infancy. Visitation was held in St. Michael's Parish Hall. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, April 30th, 2016 in St. Michael's Church, East Margaree with Father Barrett Clare-Johnson officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to Foyer Pere Fiset or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd. Condolences may be sent to cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca <mailto:cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca>. HARPER It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of our wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Theresa Harper, on Sunday, May 1st at Inverness Hospital at the age of 79. Mom was the heart and soul of our family and an inspiration to all who had the honour of knowing her. She was happy when listening to music, dancing, playing cards and bingo, but was the happiest when spending time with her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Mom was an avid and dedicated Toronto Blue Jays fan and was so proud of owning an autographed Blue Jays jersey. In addition, she cherished her time with her pets Cindy, Ina, Scoot, and Molly. Mom was predeceased by her parents Carl and Josie Habicht; her sisters Chris (MacIsaac) and Carlene (Cameron), and her brother Carl. She is survived by her dedicated and loving husband of 55 years, Stan; her children Brenda Timmons (David), Melinda MacDonnell (Gerald), Wendell (Janet), and Todd (Tony Stupich); children in her heart Brian Habicht (Jackie) and Carol Habicht (Bernie Clarke), and her youngest brother Hal. She is also survived by her nine loving grandchildren: Tania, Davey, Mandi, Ryan, Liam, Paige, Tara, Mitchell and Ethan, as well as six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation by family request. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Central Inverness Palliative Care Society. Funeral Mass was held at the Stella Maris Parish on Wednesday, May 4th with Father Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be made to www.invernessfuneralhome.com. GRAHAM It is with a lonesome sadness that we mourn the passing of our father and grandfather, John S. (Johnnie) Graham, who passed away on April 30th, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 8th, 1929, in Judique, NS, Johnnie was the son of Hugh R. and Sadie (MacLellan) Graham. Johnnie never moved far from home; when he married Isabel Rankin of Black River in 1952 they moved in with Hughie R. and Sadie and eventually built a home across the field at Graham's River in Judique. Johnnie was very much in tune with nature and was never idle. A physically strong man, he loved the land and the sea and, indeed, depended on both for his livelihood. He was a lobster fisherman for over 60 years, drove the Judique school bus until he retired at age 65, and cut pulp in his spare time. He was a quiet man who gave of himself to help his neighbours and friends, from what he planted in the ground, cut in the woods and fished in the ocean. He had a deep and unquestioning faith and spent many hours in prayer. He liked watching the horse races and all sports, but was especially proud to be able to watch his grandson, Andrew, playing hockey in the NHL. He and Isabel were married for almost 63 years and brought up a family of six children. Through the loss of his wife and his own illness a year ago, Johnnie never complained and accepted the changes in his life. He is survived by his daughter Jeanette (Robert); sons Gerard (Carol Anne), Stanley (Sandra), Basil (Johanna), Darren (Heather); son-in law Bernie and special friend Norman. He was the proud grandfather of Breton (Cheryl), Andrew (Hali), Ryan, Jonathan, Lee Anne, Reilly and Hannah; and two beautiful great-grandchildren, Sadie and Mason. He is also survived by his brothers Joe (Kay) and Ronald D. He was predeceased by his wife Isabel; daughter Mary; two infant children; granddaughter Mary Theresa and brothers Arthur Alexander and D.R. Resting in the Community Room of the Judique Fire Department on Tuesday, May 3rd and Wednesday, May 4th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered Thursday, May 5th at 11:00 a.m. from St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, Judique with Reverend Allan MacMillan presiding. Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Parish, Judique; Central Inverness Palliative Care Society; or Judique Volunteer Fire Department. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Green’s Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Messages to the family may be conveyed at www.greensfuneralhome.ca. CAMUS It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Marie Lydia Camus at the age of 69, which occurred at the Foyer Pere Fiset on Saturday, April 30th, 2016. She was born May 30th, 1946 to parents Jean Nelson and Marie Ann (Pino) Camus. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Rose-Marie (Cheticamp); sons Joseph Charles (Cindy Elaine), North East Margaree; and Robert (Michelle) Cheticamp; and also by her sisters Rosie (Pete) Hamilton, ON; Margaret (Michael) Little Bras D’or; Germaine, Sydney; Cecilia (Albert) New Jersey; and Hilda, Halifax; and her brother Harvey (Bertha Mae) Cheticamp. She will also will be missed by grandchildren Christopher, Tylor, Justin, Cody, Riley, Stephane and Kayden and great-grandchild Jace. Marie Lydia was predeceased by her brother Joseph and sisters Adeline, Tillie, and Virginia. She was a member of the Christian Community of Cheticamp. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Funeral Service will be held at the Christian Community of Cheticamp Church at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 5th with Pastor Pierre Chiasson officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Funeral Co-operative Ltd, Margaree Valley. Online condolences may be sent to sunsetfuneralco.op@gmail.com <mailto:sunsetfuneralco.op@gmail.com> BAILEY Charles "Russell" Bailey passed away peacefully at Grace Manor on Thursday, April 14th, 2016 in his 98th year. Beloved husband of Ruth Grey Bailey. Loving father of David (Annette), Catherine (John Thomas), Timothy, Mary Hart, John (Alan) and Zak. Dear grandfather of Shannon (Serge Farah), Christopher Hart, Shelley Thomas, Catherine Hart and Michael Bailey. Private cremation will take place. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations to Glebe St. James United Church, 650 Lyon Street, Ottawa, K1S 3Z7 would be appreciated. Tributes/condolences at mcevoy-shields.com. MUISE It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Arthur Patrick Muise, Petit Etang: “a Cape Breton Legend”, on April 5th at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp. He was a well- known Cape Breton fiddle player. Arthur was born September 30th, 1950 to parents Simon and Margaret (Camus) Muise. He is survived by his wife Marie Adele; daughter Serena; grandson Benjamin; and siblings Lionel, Blandine and Doreen. Besides his parents he was predeceased by siblings Mede John and Corrine. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 9th at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Cabot Trail Road, Cheticamp with Benny Eisner officiating. A celebration of Arthur’s life was held after the burial at the Seniors Hall in Cheticamp. Many fiddle tunes were played in memory and respect for Arthur as many Cape Breton musicians attended his funeral. Your music and talent will be remembered. Memories and stories were shared. Donations in memory of the late Arthur Muise may be made to Cape Breton Cancer Care Patient Fund. Funeral arrangements were under the care and direction of Sunset Funeral Co-operative, Margaree Valley.