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 06, 2016 Friday There were 4 obituaries published today Genevieve Priscilla (Almon) MacKinnon - 93 yrs Donald “Don” Stewart - 76 yrs David Gerard Wojcik - 66 yrs John “Jack” Winstanley - 87 yrs Genevieve Priscilla (Almon) MacKinnon Sydney Our mother passed away peacefully in the early hours of May 5, 2016, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care with all of her children present Born Jan. 1, 1923, in Sydney, Mom was the last surviving member of the Union Street Almons. Daughter of the late Strickland and Mary Ann (MacDonald) Almon, she was predeceased by her second mother, Julia (Whalen) Almon; brothers, Danny Almon (Marge), Michael Almon (Alice); sisters Tessie MacDonald (Mickey) and Evelyn MacDonald (Danny). She was also recently predeceased by her soulmate and love of her life Walter MacKinnon. Married for 65 years, they were barely apart a day in their long and loving marriage. Prior to her marriage in 1949, Genevieve worked in Toronto for Mike’s Directory as a telephone operator, and later as a receptionist for the Dept. of National Defence in Point Edward. Genevieve was foremost a lady in all ways, a gentle compassionate woman who loved all living things, her husband and children most of all. She was the kind of lady who put Vaseline on the cat’s paws because she was worried their paws would get chapped in the winter months. She will be remembered for her elegance, her fierce protectiveness of those she loved and her strawberry-rhubarb pie. She is survived by her children, Gary MacKinnon (Louise Williams, deceased), Blair MacKinnon (Guy Preville), Jennifer MacKinnon, Ursula MacKinnon (Bill Penney), and her grandson, Peter Blair MacKinnon Nicholson. The family would like to thank her special caregivers Ann and Mary Vassalo, Darlene Watson and the home care team from Continuing Care N.S. that allowed us to keep Mom in her Columbia Street home for as long as possible. And finally, the loving staff at Harbourstone who made her final year comfortable and homey. Mom’s goodbye will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney. Visitation will take place on Friday, May 6 from 4-6 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, May 7 at 3 p.m. in the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of N.S. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry. com. Donald “Don” Stewart Halifax/Glace Bay Donald ‘Don’ Stewart, 76, of Halifax passed away on May 3, 2016, in the Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Florence (MacPherson) and Alan Stewart. Don graduated from Morrison High School, took a Pharmacy course, and worked as a detail salesman for a pharmaceutical company, returning to college to further his education. He met Florence when they worked together at a pharmacy and married in 1967. Don graduated in 1968 from Algonquin College, Ottawa. Upon graduation, he accepted a position with MT&T, where he held many different managerial positions over 27 years. He was then offered a contract position with Systemhouse in Greenville, S.C., then moved to Dallas, Texas. He retired from Systemhouse in 1998 and moved back to Dartmouth, N.S., then to Halifax. Don’s passion was family, and travelling, especially to Hawaii. Don is survived by his wife, Florence (MacPherson); daughter, Lynn (Terry) Yuill, Bedford; grandson, Nicholas; sister, Edna (Charles) MacDonald; sister-in-law, Sylvia Stewart, Stratford, Ont.; brother, Robert (Bev) Stewart, Glace Bay, three nephews and four nieces. Predeceased by his brother, Alan. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Sunday, May 8 at Atlantic Funeral Homes, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 9th, in the funeral home chapel, Rev. P.A. ‘Sandy’ McDonald officiating. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MS Society or charity of choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting the Dartmouth Chapel at www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com David Gerard Wojcik Born In: Sydney Born: August 23rd, 1949 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Gerard Wojcik. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born Aug. 23, 1949 in Sydney, he was son to Walter & Priscilla Wojcik. He is survived by his adoring wife and soul mate of 42 years, Maggie (MacDonald); his son, Adam, Saskatchewan) and his daughter, Dayna and son-in-law, Sheldon (Long Point) and their three children, David's beloved grandchildren: Reid 7, Mollie 5 and Clara 2. Jodju will be dearly missed by his hockey star, unicorn and little boss girl. He is also survived by his three sisters; Corrine (Dave), Pam (Rich), Wanda (late Mark) and his brother, Ron (Liz); sisters-in law, Francis (Gary), Betty (Wayne). He has many nieces and nephews whom he was incredibly close to and proud of. David will also be fondly missed by his close lifelong friend, Robert Murray, hunting comrade, Ed Plomp and special friends, Vince and Tina DiBenedetto. David graduated from St Francis Xavier in 1970. He then pursued a career in the RCMP. He graduated from Depot in Regina in Sept. of 1971. He had a long and proud career as a member. Leading up to his retirement, he finished his career as an Inspector with Aboriginal and Visible Minority policing. He made strong connections with many communities in Nova Scotia. Special thanks to Dwight Bishop for his friendship and leadership. David was a distinguished member of the RCMP for 36 years. He will be remembered for his devotion and unwavering sense of integrity to those who worked with him and for him. While stationed in Ottawa with the RCMP, David pursued his law degree at the University of Ottawa where he graduated Magna Cum Laude on May 30, 1990. He combined these two careers which led him on many opportunities across the country. Upon his retirement from the RCMP, David's passion for acting, which he had developed in his university years, was rekindled. He made several appearances on TV shows, in movies, commercials and starred in plays at Halifax's Fringe Festival. Hunting was another of his more recent endeavours. He loved to go for long walks, be one with nature and was passionate about maintaining a balance of protecting certain species and eliminating others. His final hunt will be remembered as his most special as he took his grandson Reid with him. His family and friends knew David as the most dependable and generous man around. His guidance will be sorely missed. Visitation Tuesday, May 10, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at J.A. Snow Funeral Home on Lacewood Drive. Funeral mass will be held at St. Theresa's Church in Sydney, N.S., Thursday May 12 at 11 a.m. For online condolences please visit: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com. John 'Jack' Winstanley Born In: Sydney Mines Born: September 29th, 1928 Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: May 4th, 2016 It is with beautiful memories and heavy hearts that we, the family of Jack Winstanley, 87, announce his passing on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines on Sept. 29, 1928, Jack was the son of the late Richard and Margaret (Vickers) Winstanley. Jack retired from Devco in 1989 after 38 years of employment. Jack lived his life solely for his wife and children. His most special moments were spent on Sunday drives and camping trips with his family. He was the daddy and grandfather who could fix anything. A truly beautiful carpenter, we cherish everything he ever made. Da was the gentlest man with the biggest bear hugs. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, (his best buddy Will) Mary Mildred (Day) Winstanley; his six daughters, Debbie (Bill) Strickland, Lynn (Bryce) Stubbert, Marlene (Brent) Stubbert, Jacqueline (David) Gerrow, Bernadette (Robbie) Simm, Adele (Paul) Arsenault; and his only son, John (Donalda) Winstanley. Da/Poppy is also survived by his 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren (all were his special “Suzie Qs and Tigers in the tank.”) Also surviving are his brothers, James (Ann) and Richard (Shirley) Winstanley; his sister, Vera Metzger; and sister-in-law, Margaret Winstanley. Besides his parents, Jack was predeceased by his brothers, Thomas, Edward (Anita), Robert and Richard (in infancy) Winstanley; his sister, Lillian (Douglas) Wilson; and brother-in-law, Gordon Metzger. Jack’s family would like to thank Dr. Andrew Wawer, the staff of 5 East and 4 West, Northside General Hospital, palliative care, VON, and the Adult Day Program. According to his wishes, there will be no visitation. A private family service will be held. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. “The most kind and gentle man that God ever gave life to.”