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 November 09, 2016 Wednesday There were 13 obituaries published today John Melnick - 82 yrs Michael Theodore “Teddy” MacNeil - 71 yrs Elizabeth June “Betty” McCormick - 70 yrs Ruth Ann (MacKinnon) Corbett - Leonard Michael MacMullin - 68 yrs Elizabeth Anne “Betty” Rudderham - Harriet Alexandra Andrews - 75 yrs Clifford John MacKinnon - John Reid Sheaves - 80 yrs Harold “Harry” MacDonald - 83 yrs Marie Bisson - 83 yrs George Henry Carmichael - Donald Howard Fraser - 71 yrs JOHN REID SHEAVES Born In: PORT AUX BASQUES Born: September 20th, 1936 Passed in: NORTH SYDNEY Passed on: November 7th, 2016 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, uncle and friend, John Reid Sheaves, age 80, on Monday, November 7, 2016 at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland on September 20, 1936, the son of the late George and Annie (Short) Sheaves. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. John worked as a steward and later as an oiler aboard the Marine Atlantic Vessels for 44 years until his retirement. He loved spending time with family and friends, playing cards, camping and fishing. He also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and going for drives to “Newfoundland Island” the Ballast Grounds. John is survived by his children, Verna (Jimmie) Cann, Herb Sheaves, Lisa Sheaves (John), Corinna (Terry) MacAskill; by his grandchildren, Jody (Roddie) Ferguson, Brad (Janet) Cann, Corinne (Matthew) King, Troy (Renee) Cann, Jimmy (Jackie) Sheaves, Kyle (Dani) Sheaves, Bernie Ingraham, Brody MacAskill and Courtney MacAskill; by his great grandchildren, Clayton, Mitchell, Olivia, Carter, Keslyn, Anna, Jamison and Ethan; nieces and nephews and also by his daughter-in-law, Lorraine Hughes. John was predeceased by his wife, Ada (Williams) Sheaves in 2015; by his brothers, Jim, Isaac and Melvin; sisters, Ann, Mary, Roberta and June, and by a brother, George in infancy. Special thanks to the staff of the 5th Floor of the Northside General Hospital for the kindness shown to our Dad and to our family during this very difficult time. Visitation for John will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in the Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ron Coole officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.wjdooley.com <http://www.wjdooley.com/>. HAROLD "HARRY" MACDONALD Born In: NEW WATERFORD, Nova Scotia It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Harry MacDonald, age 83 at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late Allan J. and Elizabeth (McKenzie) MacDonald. Harry worked in the coal mines for 39 years. In earlier years he enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Pauline (MacMullin); daughter, Mary (Ronald) Hennessy; daughter-in-law, Jean MacDonald; grandchildren, Leann (Robert) Campbell, Jason (Kim) Hennessy, Allan J (Jillian) and Christopher MacDonald; great-grandchildren, Madison, Dawson, Katelyn, Abbey, Macey, Malory, Breighton and Kylin; special niece, Linda (James) Antle and grandniece, Jamie Lynn. Besides his parents he was also predeceased by son, Allan Francis; sisters, Eileen, Reynelda Frattini and brothers, Allan R. and Terrance. Cremation has taken place and a chapel service to celebrate Harry’s life will be held Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating and a luncheon to follow in the parish hall, Convent St. All are welcome. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 902-862-7500. Donations in memory of Harry can be made to the Palliative Care or a charity of one’s choice. To send online condolences to the family go to: mclellanfuneralhome.com <http://mclellanfuneralhome.com/>. Special thanks to the nurses, doctors, VON, family and friends who cared for Harry during his illness. Marie Bisson Passed on: November 7th, 2016 Mom (83) left us unexpectedly on Monday, November 7th, 2016, as only she would choose, shortly after preparing a batch of muffins for the oven. Proud graduate of Saint Anne’s High School in Glace Bay and Normal College (NSTC) in Truro, Mom taught for many years in Glace Bay and East Bay. Matriarch of her clan and caregiver to those in need; lovingly referred to as ‘Mrs. Marie’ by many of the next generation of East Bayers. Her stove was always on, biscuits, muffins and fudge a plenty. Visitors were always welcome and never left hungry. Survived by her girls, Bernadette and Marie, their husbands, Sander Taylor and Wayne Fennell, all of East Bay; the lights of her life, grandchildren, Liam, St. John’s, NF and Meghan (Arthur Morrison), Bedford, NS; her brother, Michael MacIntyre, also of East Bay and a large extended family. Predeceased by her husband and soulmate, Dannie; parents, Alex and Chris MacIntyre; her brother, Donnie MacIntyre, Hamilton, ON. Visitation will take place at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Friday, November 11th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, East Bay on Saturday at 1 p.m., Rev. Frank Abbass officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com <http://www.twcurry.com/>. ‘Hey it’s good to be back home again, sometimes this old farm feels like an long lost friend. Yes, and hey it’s good to be back home again.’ John Denver. Rest well, Mom! George CARMICHAEL It is with mixed emotions that we, the children of George Henry Carmichael, announce his passing on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at home. Our hearts are combined with that of joy and sorrow. Joy, that he is finally reunited with our mother, Ruth, with whom he shared 53 loving years of marriage and longed for the day he would see her again. Sorrow that we are losing his loving presence in our lives where his kind heart and gentle soul will be forever missed. Dad was very active in his community, belonging to many organizations over the years. He dedicated much of his time to his church as a Sunday school superintendent, choir member, deacon, trustee, and camp committee member, just to name a few. Dad’s love of travel, combined with his keen sense of adventure, had us as children taking spontaneous trips to Expo, family trips to Disney World, or wherever in the world Dad felt there was something for us to see. He continued to be involved in his children and grandchildren’s activities and would spend many hours boating, skiing, fishing or sitting on the sidelines of a soccer game and cheering from the stands at the hockey rinks. Dad leaves behind three children, Rob (Neila), Karen (Victor) Jackson and Don (Carla), seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth (Peddle); his parents, George and Grace (Jackson) Carmichael and his brothers, Vernon, Jim and Gordon. Gordon and Dad, lovingly referred to as the “Carmichael Boys”, had a special bond from an early age. In more recent years they spent time together attending the Harbourview Day Care, “that we fondly referred to as Daddy Daycare”, where they were revered as true gentlemen with great integrity. A quote that Dad embraced. “May you always have Love to Share, Heart to Spare and Friends that Care!” A Celebration of Life will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church, Beach St., North Sydney on Saturday, November 12 at 4:00 p.m. Family requests that any donations be made to the Harbourview Daycare Program or to a charity of your choice. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca <http://www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca/> or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca <mailto:sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca>. DONALD HOWARD FRASER Born: December 12th, 1944 Passed on: November 7th, 2016 It is with heartfelt sadness that we, the family of Donald Howard Fraser (71) of Coxheath, NS, announce his passing at AnCala Unit, CBRH; surrounded by his loving family, Monday Nov.7, 2016. Born Dec. 12, 1944 to parents Angus and Ada Fraser of Middle River where he lived for many years. Donald worked for the Dept. of Transportation in Baddeck for 25 years as a welder and a mobile mechanic. In his retirement he enjoyed his family, his walks with Harley and “never having to leave the house in a snowstorm for work”. During the past year he discovered how to use Facebook and it was through his posts his dry wit became known. He is survived by his wife, Lynette (Tarr) Bresowar; son, Jamie (Tanya), Hinton, AB; daughters, Sharon Parsons (Jimmy) and Debbie (Duncan) MacKenzie, both of Middle River; daughter, Stacey Bresowar (Terry), Howie Centre and Carrie (Cameron) Ritvars, Ontario and sisters, Kathy Fraser, Baddeck, Isabel Delcore, Massachusetts and his brother, Willard (Marlene), Middle River. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother, Malcolm and his first wife, Mary. Grampy will be greatly missed by his beloved grandchildren, Billy, Donald, Marylee, April, Malcolm, Ben, Georgia and Jude and especially his little buddy, Harley. Donald was quiet, kind and generous, he was respected and loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. There will be no visitation. Funeral will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. at Farquharson Presbyterian Church, Middle River. Memorial donations in memory of Donald may be made to “Because You Care” Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Sunset Funeral Co-operative, Margaree Valley. Online condolences: sunsetfuneralco.op@gmail.com <mailto:sunsetfuneralco.op@gmail.com>. “I wish God didn’t need you in Heaven because I need you here.”