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 July 07, 2016 Thursday There were 5 obituaries published today Ian Robert Charles - 51 yrs Peter Joseph Jabalee - 49 yrs Louis Thomas “Tom” LeCreux - 59 yrs Stanley Walter Richards - 87 yrs Caroline Paruch - Funeral Mass Ian Robert Charles Charles, Ian Robert, age 51, passed away suddenly on July 1, 2016, while vacationing at his land in Ontario. Born in Toronto on Oct. 5, 1964, he was the son of Bob Charles (Celeste Fraser) of Lower Sackville N.S., and Hazel (Don MacDonald) of Whitby, Ont. He is survived by his loving wife, Paula Fraser, formerly from Sydney Mines N.S., and daughter, Jaclyn; sisters, Susan (Fred Broad) and Sharon of Ontario; and brother, Eli (Kim Kerr) of Lower Sackville. Nephew, Trevor Broad, and niece, Hope Charles. Also survived by his mother and father-in-law, Candace and Ozzie Boudreau of Bras d’Or, N.S. Ian spent several years involved with the Green Party, his title being Official Agent of the Green Party of Nova Scotia. He loved nothing better than to extol the benefits of a green way of living. Ian had a great joy of living. He loved to golf with friends. One of his joys in life was cooking, a skill he passed on to his daughter, Jaclyn. It was your luck if you got that call from Ian, saying “come over, I am cooking.” Ian had a wealth of knowledge, he was your man to go to for that trivia question. In celebration of his life a gathering of family and friends will take place Sunday, July 10, at the home of his father at 149 Cavalier Dr., Sackville. Cremation has taken place under the care of Hannah Funeral Homes of Napanee, Ont. In memory of Ian please remember to recycle. Peter Joseph Jabalee North Sydney It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of our very special brother, Peter Joseph Jabalee, age 48, on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Peter was born in North Sydney on Dec. 18, 1967, he was the son of the late Michael and Gloria (Mehanna) Jabalee, both of North Sydney. His parents devoted their life to Peter’s Care and well-being. Peter lived with his parents until 2005 and then resided in Lingan at a residential care home. He was a very special boy who was loved by his family dearly. His smile lit up a room. He will be truly missed. Peter is survived by his brothers, Paul (Amanda) Jabalee, George Jabalee, and his sister, Anne (Richard) Walsh. Also surviving are his nieces, Kassandra, Christina and Ainsley, nephews, Mitchell and Michael. The family wants to offer a special thank you to the staff at Peter’s home for taking such exceptional care of Peter. To his special “buddy” Ann Marie Lalo, who always put a smile on Peter’s face. There will be no visitation. A funeral service will held for family and close friends at 2 p.m. Friday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney, with Rev. Patrick O’Neill officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to our local SPCA or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.wjdooley.com. Louis Thomas 'Tom' LeCreux Born In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Born: September 6th, 1957 Passed in: Canada Louis Thomas LeCreux ‘Tommy’ was born Sept. 6, 1957 in Toronto, Ont. He was raised since an infant in Glace Bay, N.S., a proud Caper through and through, he always referred to going to Cape Breton as going home. Tom moved to Pictou County in 1979 to work at Michelin, he retired in 2009. His fun retirement job was with Proudfoots Home Hardware. Tom was predeceased by his sister, Ann (LeCreux) McKenzie (2006) and parents-in-law, Bill (2014) and Chris (2012) Chisholm, who loved Tom like a son. He had a special relationship with both but especially with mother-in-law Chris, they teased each other mercilessly. Tom is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Grace (Chisholm) LeCreux originally of Glace Bay, but now of Fox Brook, N.S. His daughters, Miranda LeCreux (Hopewell) and her son, Ty; Sarah LeCreux (Westville) and her children, Brydon and Grace Ann. His parents Louie and Rodena LeCreux of Tower Road, N.S. Siblings, Alex (Lynn) LeCreux, Windsor, N.S.; Francey (Gary) Wilson, Birch Grove, N.S.; Robert (Kim) LeCreux, Trenton, N.S., Shirley (Roland) Hardy. Glace Bay, N.S.; Ted (Leigh) LeCreux, Oveida, Florida and Cheryl (Andy) Veinotte, Bridgewater, N.S.; Sisters-in-law, Liz Chisholm, Grand Bay – Westfield, N.B. and Jackie (Paul) Daniels of Egerton, N.S.; Grace’s chosen brother, Jim (Janet MacLellan) Rogers of Salt Springs, N.S. Numerous nieces and nephews as well as grand nieces and nephews. Tom loved his family; having lived his married life in a house of all women, he loved that his first two grandchildren were boys but was thrilled all over again with a granddaughter. An avid Toronto Maple Leaf fan and Toronto Blue Jay fan, he received a lot of teasing over the years because of the TML but he always said you have to support your team no matter the results. Tom loved to snowmobile and he put thousands of miles on his sled with his wife following as he took them on adventures. Some of his happiest times were snowmobiling with friends, good snow or bad. Most important to Tom was his family, a few close friends and his handsome boy, Spock (dog). No matter what life would bring him, being connected to his family was, for Tom, the very best a person could ask for. He always loved that he came from such a large family – there was always someone to play with, watch the game with, support each other in the good time and bad times. When it was learned that Tom had Lymphoblastic Leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant all his siblings volunteered to be that donor. Fortunately, his brother Alex was able to give him the gift of hope. Since his diagnosis in November 2015, Tom has shown his friends and family just how strong he was, never complaining about the hand he was dealt and never giving up. Although a quiet person, Tom loved to tease and torment us all. So when remembering Tom don’t forget to poke a little, gently stir the pot in a conversation and tease those nearest and dearest to you with love and affection. Tom is resting at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville with visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. His funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday from Eagles Funeral Chapel, Westville with Fr. Peter MacDonald officiating. Interment will be Macleod Cemetery, Fox Brook. Family flowers only please. Donations in Tom’s memory may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society Canada, the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient and Family Fund (c/o QEII Foundation, 5657 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3J 3R4), or a charity of the donor’s choice. Stanley Walter Richards Born In: Glace Bay Born: September 18th, 1928 Passed on: July 4th, 2016 With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Stanley Walter Richards on July 4, 2016. Born in Glace Bay, N.S., Sept. 18, 1928; the son of Jack and Alice Richards. He became a painter, cabinet maker and interior designer and owned his own business for 50 years. Stan was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved music and enjoyed playing his guitar in a band or just on his own. Stan will be sorrowfully missed by his partner, Willena MacDonald; children, Bernice (Hugh) Kennedy, Donkin, grandson, Rob, (Esperanza), great-granddaughter, Niskha, Ottawa, Ont. Cremation has taken place and as per his wishes there will not be any services or visitation. The family would like to thank Dr. Sebastian, the staff at the C.B. Regional Hospital and the VON for their support during Stan's stay in hospital. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca, or email sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. Caroline Paruch Passed in: Sydney Passed on: April 10th, 2016 The funeral mass for Caroline Paruch, who passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, will be celebrated on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Church with Fr. Dennis Lamey officiating. A reception at St. Theresa’s Hall will immediately follow the mass. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations may be made to the St. Mary’s Polish Building Fund. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com.