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 March 18, 2016 Friday There were 7 obituaries published today Theresa Lillian “Lil” Marsh - 74 yrs Patrick Alexander Jessome - George Sigut - 96 yrs Daniel Joseph Kenny - Keith Ernest MacEachern - 67 yrs Sheila Marie (Brown) MacRae - 76 yrs Dolly (Bates) McNeil - Theresa Lillian 'Lil' Marsh Born In: North Sydney Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: March 17th, 2016 It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Theresa Lillian 'Lil' Marsh, age 74, on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the Northside General Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in North Sydney, Theresa was the daughter of the late Frederick and Leona (LeMoine) Scott. She is survived by her four children Theresa, Scottie, Michael and Audley, a number of grandchildren, her six sisters, Madeline Thorne, Debbie Scott, Maureen Scott, Janet Rogers, Edie Parker and Gertrude Kelly and her two brothers, Dennis and Freddie Scott, many nieces and nephews and special friend, John Hatfield. She was predeceased by two children in infancy; special companion, Job Organ; sisters, Mary MacKeigan and Jean Scott; brothers, Thomas, Raymond and George Scott and a brother in infancy. Special thanks to Dr. Peter Poulos, VON, palliative care and the Northside Homemakers for the care shown to Theresa during her illness. There will be no visitation or service by request. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney, at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. Patrick Alexander Jessome Born In: Sydney Mines Passed in: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Passed on: March 13th, 2016 Patrick Alexander Jessome, who passed away March 13, 2016 in Edmonton, Alta., is also survived by his brother, Jason (Sherri) and nephews, Parker and Carsyn. George Sigut Born In: Whitney Pier Passed on: March 1st, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Sigut, 96, on March 14, 2016. He was the son of the late Thomas and Antonia (Valek) Sigut of Whitney Pier. George graduated from the Colorado School of Mines, Boulder, Colorado as mining engineer and started his mining career with the Dominion Coal Company. He then worked for the federal government in Halifax and returned to Cape Breton to work at the Atomic Energy of Canada Heavy Water Plant in Glace Bay where he remained until his retirement. George was the secretary-treasurer of The Mining Society of Nova Scotia for 23 years. He was a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM), a life member of Engineers Nova Scotia and the American Institute of Mining Engineering, and a 50-year member of both CIM and The Mining Society of Nova Scotia. George is survived by his loving wife Florence (Cheeter), son Dr. Aaron Sigut and his wife Deana, London, Ont., grandchildren, Claudia and Leo, sisters Julia and Lillian, both of Sydney and also many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, George was predeceased by his brothers Alan, Charles, and Joseph, sisters Stella and Hilda Sigut and niece Arlene Sigut. There will be no visitation. Funeral service for George will be held on March 21, 2016, at 11 a.m., in Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sydney River, with Fr. Duaine Devereaux officiating. A private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home. Daniel Joseph Kenny Passed in: Calgary, Canada Passed on: February 28th, 2016 It was with great sadness that my husband Daniel passed away at his home in Calgary on Feb. 28, 2016. It has been his home for many years. He was preceded by his father Donald J. Kenny in 1961 and also his stepfather Jonn F. MacDonald on June 22, 2000. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Anderson Kenny, his son Michael Kenny, his mother Mona Marsh Kenny MacDonald, sister Gwendolyn Kenny Sweeney, and brother John C. Kenny who lives in Calgary. Also many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. He was well loved by all. Any donations may be made through the Heart Foundation. Keith Ernest MacEachern Born: December 29th, 1948 Passed in: North River Bridge Passed on: March 15th, 2016 It is with broken hearts, the family of Keith Ernest MacEachern announce his sudden passing on March 15, 2016, at home in North River Bridge. Born on Dec. 29, 1948, Keith was the son on the late Murdock and Josie (Morrison) MacEachern. He is survived by his three children, Jennifer (Larry), Torbrook, Murdock (Danielle), Three Mile Plains, Alan Ted (Shauna), Ottawa and their mother, Linda Shepherd Ratchford, North Sydney. He leaves behind four grandchildren, Evan (Marika), Andi, Penny and Nathan. Keith also leaves two brothers and two sisters, Duncan (Chrissie), North River Bridge, Winston (Donna), Big Bras d’Or, Nancy Rowe, Bible Hill and Heather Dauphney, North Sydney, as well as special friend and companion Earlene Busch, North River Bridge. He will be remembered and missed by all of his very special nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Donna Frizzell and Grace, in infancy, brothers-in-law Robert Haight, Jack Rowe, William Dauphney, Murdock Frizzell and nephew and friend Stephen MacDermid. Keith’s professional life was extensive in business, both in sales and management. He most recently held the position of business manager at the Chanterelle Country Inn in North River, where a visitation and celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 19 at 2 p.m. Donations in memory may be made to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) or charity of choice. “Let your hook always be cast. In the stream where you least expect it, there will be fish.” “Go Habs!” Sheila Marie (Brown) MacRae Born In: Florence Passed in: Halifax, Canada Passed on: March 15th, 2016 Sheila Marie (Brown) MacRae, 76 of Halifax, peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Northwood Bedford (Ivany Place). Born in Florence, Cape Breton, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Jenny (Greenwell) Brown. In her youth she learned to play a lap steel guitar, walked everywhere and in between, loved to dance and found a passion for skating. Sheila was a life-long learner. She became an elementary school teacher at the age of 18 and spoke fondly of the 15 years she spent in the classroom. Throughout her life, she was a passionate volunteer, and was most proud of her 10 years serving graciously as a palliative care volunteer at the Veteran’s Memorial Building in her retirement years. She was a dear friend to many and always found solitude in the comfort of a good piece of literature. Not only was Sheila always available with a listening ear, she found delight in sharing a good story or hearty laugh, but never could remember the punch line to a joke. She is survived by Harold her husband of 50 years, her daughter, Dana (Jeff Mills), and son, Glen. Her grandchildren Kyla, Nathan and Sophie will dearly miss their Nannie. Sheila is also survived by sisters, Esther (Harold) Briers and Shirley (Russell) Gouthro, sister-in-law Margaret Brown, and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sister, Christine (Bert) Beetle and brother, Alex Brown. Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. A celebration of life will be held at Bethany United Church, 7171 Clinton Ave., Halifax on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow. Many thanks to the many health care professionals who have supported Sheila and her family over the years, in particular most recently, those who provided care and compassion at Ivany Place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.walkerfh.com. Dolly (Bates) McNeil Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Dolly McNeil, formerly of Ling Street in New Waterford, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Parkstone Enhanced Care in Halifax on March 13, 2016. Dolly spent the majority of her life as a nurse, being involved in the medical community in New Waterford until well into her 70s. She was active in the CWL at St. Agnes, and enjoyed the many activities and senior programs the community had to offer. She was predeceased by her husband, Norbie McNeil. She is survived by her two sons, Kevin (Cathy) and Roddie; grandchildren, Sarah, Jenny and Jason and numerous great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. There will be a celebration of her life to take place in her beloved Catalone in the month of August where she will be laid to rest in the glen beside Norbie. Donations can be made on her behalf to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.