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 09, 2016 Wednesday There were 10 obituaries published today Leo A. McNeil - Lilian Dorothy (Quarry) Cheetham - 71 yrs Paul Joseph DesVeaux - Levi Albert Evans - 73 yrs Isabel MacInnis - 94 yrs Sister Carmelita (Michael Marie) Currie - 84 yrs John Glen MacAulay - 46 yrs Frederick Morrison Campbell - 93 yrs Ina Loretta (MacQueen) MacDonald - 87 yrs Helen Veronica Roach - 94 yrs Leo A. McNeil It is with sadness that the family announce the passing of Leo A. McNeil on Monday, March 7, 2016 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Reserve Mines, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (MacDonald) McNeil. Leo resided on Sydney Street, in Glace Bay. He is survived by sons, Jackie (Irene) G.B., Leo Jr. (Francine) Reserve, Harold, G.B, Kevin (Maxine), Miram and Bradley, G.B; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ignatius, Hamilton, Jerome, Sydney, Gerald, Gardiner Mines, Michael (Florence), Coxheath, Jerry (Teri-Lynn), Dominion; sister, Rene, Hamilton. Besides his parents, Leo was predeceased by his loving wife, Marjorie (Watkins) McNeil in 2015; daughter, Debbie; son, Charles; grandchildren, Bobby Jo, Tyler and Justin; brothers, Cecil, Charles, Melvin; sisters, Johnina, Mildred and Kate. Leo was a distinguished member of the Canadian Armed Forces and served in Korea with the Queens Own Rifle (QOR) as a United Nations Peace Keeper. Leo retired from #26 Colliery, where he was a coal miner for many years. Leo was an active member of St. Leo’s Parish and most recently St. Anne’s Parish. A sincere thank you to palliative care, Dr. S. Ellerker, Dr. Asim, Dr. Galairn, nurses and staff at the Glace Bay Hospital for the great care given to Leo and his family these past few, very difficult weeks. There is no visitation by request. Cremation has taken place under the care and guidance of Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 12th at St Anne’s Church, Glace Bay. The Rev Leo Boone will be officiating. The interment will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be expressed at www.currysfuneralhome.com <http://www.currysfuneralhome.com/> Lilian Dorothy (Quarry) Cheetham Sydney It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, Lilian Dorothy Cheetham (Quarry) on March 7, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born on 1944 in Birkenhead, England, Lilian immigrated to Toronto with her father George in 1965 following the death of her mother, where she soon met and married her devoted husband of almost 49 years. After the birth of their two children, the couple moved to Cape Breton “home.” Over the years, Lilian, an incredible crafter, gifted her friends and family with beautiful Christmas ornaments that will be treasured for generations to come. A quiet, thoughtful and deeply caring woman, her diminutive 4’10” frame housed a huge heart. “Good things come in small packages,” she proclaimed proudly when teased about her lack of inches. Those graced with her love KNOW the BEST things come in small packages. Lilian is survived by the love of her life husband, Ken; daughter, Kim; son, Steven (Cherry) and sisters, Patricia (Brian) Rothwell and Eileen (Peter) Morris. She was predeceased by her father, George; mother, Edna and infant brother, Geoffrey. She will be deeply missed by her Cheetham sisters and brothers of the heart, numerous nieces and nephews across Canada, and of course her “baby” Roscoe, the Wonder Pup. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016, from 12-3 p.m. followed directly by a chapel service at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Deacon Leo Penny officiating, followed by a luncheon at the K.O.C Hall, Plummer Avenue. All are welcome. Burial will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Avenue, New Waterford. 902-862-7500. The family asks that any donations be made to the Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County and the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. To send online condolences go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com <http://www.mclellanfuneralhome.com/>. The family is eternally grateful to the healthcare professionals and volunteers from the CBRH, especially An Cala. Words cannot express our appreciation for your commitment to making this difficult time as peaceful as possible. “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – A.A. Milne ( Winnie the Pooh) Paul Joseph DesVeaux It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Joseph Desveaux on March 6, 2016, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Alex and Mary Desveaux. He was employed for 30 years with the Sydney Steel Corporation until his retirement. Paul is survived by his wife, the former Charmayne Price; son, Sgt. Dwayne Joseph and wife Mallory as well as their children Liam and Dylon of Ottawa. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at a later date. Donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the palliative care unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of SW Chant & Son Funeral Home. Levi Albert Evans Born In: Belleoram, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Born: November 14th, 1942 Passed in: Cobourg, Ontario, Canada Passed on: March 1st, 2016 Levi Albert Evans passed away on March 1, 2016 at the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, Ont. Born in Belleoram, Nfld. on Nov. 14, 1942, he was the son on the late Albert and Pheobe Evans, North Sydney. Surviving are his wife, Doris; one son, Michael (Cindie); one daughter, Angie; two grandchildren, Liam and Noah; brothers, Sandy (Esther), North Sydney, Peter (Irene) Ontario; one sister, Ruby Evans-Shaw, Ontario and brother-in-law, Paul Campbell. He was predeceased by his sister, Nina Campbell. A celebration of life was held March 5, 2016 at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation or The Palliative Care Unit at Northumberland Hills Hospital. Isabel MacInnis Born In: Marble Mountain Passed in: Sherbrooke, Canada Passed on: March 7th, 2016 Isabel MacInnis, age 94, High Crest Nursing Home, Sherbrooke and formerly of Sydney, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 in the nursing home. Born in Marble Mountain, she was a daughter of the late William and Cassie Jessie (Campbell) MacInnis. Over her lifetime, Isabel worked numerous jobs at bookkeeping and accounting, all in which she enjoyed doing. When the war broke out, she worked in Point Edward at the Naval Base as a munitions inspector. She loved going to dances, many at which her husband Sandy was playing the fiddle. She was a member of Rebekah’s Lodge and as well as The Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are her daughter, Wilma MacInnis; son, Greg MacInnis; grandchildren, Michael William 'Bill' MacKinnon (Jill), Zandra MacInnis (Paul White), Nadine Strong (Don Radtke), Che MacInnis (Michelle); great-grandchildren, Billy Strong, Josh Stewart, Regan MacInnis, Kayla Stewart, Colbin MacInnis, Caoimhe White. Isabel was predeceased by her husband, Sandy MacInnis (2001); brother, Kenneth MacInnis; sisters, Barbara MacMillan and Agnes Poushay. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. (today) Wednesday in Chant’s Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. Visitation will then take place on Thursday from 12–3 p.m. in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 724 Granville St., Port Hawkesbury and from where the funeral service will take place at 3 p.m. with Karen Ross officiating. Burial in Lime Hill Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com <http://www.haverstocks.com/>.