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 02, 2016 Wednesday There were 8 obituaries published today John Leroy Francis - 70 yrs Marie Catherine “A,A.” MacNeil - 93 yrs Peter Joseph Jessome - 37 yrs Sharrie Colson - 39 yrs Francis E. “Wanko” Tobin - 8 5 yrs Stephen Blair MacLellan - 62 yrs Mary Margaret MacLeod - 74 yrs Ann Miller - 79 yrs FRANCIS E. TOBIN Born In: SYDNEY MINES Born: February 3rd, 1931 Passed in: NORTH SYDNEY Passed on: October 31st, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we the family of Francis E. Tobin “Wanko” announce his peaceful passing on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines on February 3, 1931 he was the son of the late James Pius and Sarah Belle Tobin. In his younger years, dad worked at several coal mines on the Northside. Then later he was employed by Marine Atlantic for 40 plus years until his retirement in 1996. In the late 1960’s, with his wife Isabel and their five children, they formed a band known as ‘The Tobin Family’. They performed for many concerts, weddings, anniversary parties, etc. with their musical talents. Before the decrease in his mobility, Dad loved the outdoors. He enjoyed going for his daily walks ‘around the block’ and taking his grandkids up to the ‘Old Brickett Plant’ for walks, sledding, to pick blueberries and to teach them how to shoot. He could be seen around the neighbourhood collecting recycle bottles. Dad also had many friends he held dear to him at the senior’s day program he attended at the Harbourview Hospital. Francis is survived and will be missed by his children, Jimmy, Rosemary (Joe) Woods, Jerome (Shirley), Patricia and Colleen; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason), Fabian (Michelle), Ryan (Samantha), Michael, Mary Ellen (Bryan) and DJ; great grandchildren, Jordan, Owen, Eli and baby boy Woods. He is also survived by his brother, Bernie Tobin; sisters-in-law, Patsy Taylor and Catherine Tobin as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. Francis is predeceased by his beloved wife, Isabel (1991); brothers, William ‘Billy’ and Emerson as well as sisters, Agnes, Mary, Marguerite, Martina and infant Alice. Visitation for Francis Tobin will be held Thursday, November 3 from 2-4 and 7-9 at Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, 10 Clyde Avenue, Sydney Mines. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in North Sydney with Fr. Patrick O’Neil officiating. Interment to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery on Johnston Rd., N. Sydney. Online condolences may be forwar STEPHEN BLAIR MACLELLAN Born In: NEW WATERFORD Passed in: NEW WATERFORD Passed on: October 29th, 2016 It is with profound sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Stephen Blair MacLellan, age 62, on Oct. 29, 2016, at his home in New Waterford with his beloved dog, Pippie and his devoted wife Lylie (AKA Precious) by his side. Born in New Waterford, he was the son of the late William and Jessie (Morrison) MacLellan. Stevie worked as a coal miner by trade for Devco until his retirement in 1995. He loved his sports especially golf, hockey, baseball and spent many special moments cheering on his favorite teams with his best friend and son Stephen. As well, the four friends, Stevie, Lylie, Dennis and Debbie (Darroch), walked their family pets daily, each one thinking that they were supporting Stevie but now realizing that these beautiful memories would be Stevie supporting them. They and the other army of supporters are left with memories of friendship, laughter, faith and strength. Also, the inspiration he found in the love that he shared with his wife Lylie for their twin granddaughters, Emma Rose and Ella Raye was cherished because in those moments the pain of his illness seemed to vanish and was replaced by so much joy. Little did his daughter Rachael know that her gift seven years ago would be such a source of strength and joy for Stevie and his family during this difficult time. Also left to mourn are sisters, Sheila (Neil) MacMillan, Ontario, Shirley (Billy) Doyle, New Waterford; brothers, Wayne (Kathy), Ontario and Hector (Catherine), Yellowknife. Besides his parents, Stevie was predeceased by his sister, Mary (Tootsie) and brothers, Bill, Allan, Reginald and Bernie; a brother in infancy and by his father-in-law, Hugh MacKinnon. Also, Stevie was a loved and valued member of the MacKinnon family. Mom (Hilda) and all of Lylie's brothers, Neil (Ernestine), Hugh, Doug (Lisa) and sisters, Dudy (Mickey), Tina (AKA nurse Cratchet) (Bruce), Millie, Donna (Doug), Hilda and brother-in-law, George Lever, thought of Stevie as their own. As well, he leaves to mourn many loving nieces and nephews and many great friends. Stevie was taken far too young and will be fondly remembered by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. A heartfelt thank you is extended to the staff of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Cancer unit for the encouragement, humor and friendship that they shared with Stevie. There will be no visitation. A chapel service to celebrate Stevie's life will take place on Friday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. in McLellan Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 902-862-7500 with Deacon Leo Penny officiating. Interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery followed by a reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Plummer Ave., New Waterford, all are welcome to attend. Donations can be made to the Cancer Unit at the C. B. Regional Hospital. To send online condolences to the family go to: mclellanfuneralhome.com <http://mclellanfuneralhome.com/>.