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 06, 2016 Wednesday There were 14 obituaries published today Francis Scott “Frankie” Hawkins - 48 yrs Diane Louise Hill - 69 yrs John Augustus “Jack” Polegato - Ian Charles - 51 yrs Yvonne (LeBlanc) McQueen - 69 yrs Lillian Clare MacMaster - 70 yrs Margaret MacDonald - 100 yrs Helen Theresa MacKenzie - 78 yrs Charles Alexander Gouthro - 77 yrs Arthur McLean - 79 yrs Barbara (MacMillan) Peach - 84 yrs Anita Marie (MacInnis) Gilmet - Ninnette & Lloyd “Kip” Johnston - Celebration of Life Carolyn “Carly” (Warren) Neville - Memorial Service Arthur McLean Passed in: Dundas ON Passed on: July 2nd, 2016 Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa, Dundas, Ont. on Saturday, July 2, 2016 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Eileen. Dear father of Weldon (Marilyn), Ada (Jim), Gary, and Patti (Rich). Proud grandfather of Scott and Heather Smith, Karalena and Patrick McLean, Brooklynn and Madisynn Vissers. Dear brother of Wilfred (June) of Pictou, Nova Scotia. Predeceased by brother, Lester, Edward and Joseph; and sister, Carmel Thebergé. Art had been employed at Firestone for 26 years at the time of its closing; he then became an educational assistant working with special needs students at Cardinal Newman High School. He was a proud inductee of the Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame. Visitation will be held at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME-FENNELL CHAPEL, 322 Fennel Ave. East, Hamilton on Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 7- 9 p.m. The funeral service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., July 8, 2016 at Annunciation of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, 280 Limeridge Road West, Hamilton. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Parkinson Society or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.cresmountfennellchapel.com <http://www.cresmountfennellchapel.com/>. Barbara (MacMillan) Peach Born In: East Lake Ainslie Born: May 23rd, 1932 Passed on: July 4th, 2016 It is with broken hearts that our extended family announces the passing of Barbara (MacMillan) Peach, the beloved wife of LeRoy Peach on July 4, 2016. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sister, Joan (MacMillan) Chisholm, Milton, Ont. and her brother, John MacMillan, Burlington, Ont.; brother-in-law, George Chisholm; nephews, Kevin and Yvonne Chisholm, Reverend Ian (Jane) MacMillan, Robert and Douglas MacMillan and niece, Brenda (MacMillan) Petite; as well as grand nieces and nephews on the Peach and MacMillan sides. She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Robert and her sisters-in-law, Nancy (Wyles) MacMillan and Martha (Fraser) MacMillan. Barbara was born in East Lake Ainslie, May 23, 1932, the daughter of John Eddy and Mary Belle (Cameron) MacMillan. Barbara graduated in nursing from the Glace Bay General Hospital in 1953. It was there that she found her life’s vocation and she excelled at it. In every way, she was a wonderful nurse. She had a very wide experience in the operating room. She served at such places as the Inverness Hospital and the Victoria General in Halifax, as well as at Niagara Falls and Panoka, Alta. In the States, she was an OR nurse for 10 years at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital and the New England Deaconess in Boston. She was known especially for her organizational ability. She later moved on to Milwaukee and Sacramento. In 1969, she returned to Canada and worked at Toronto’s St. Joseph’s Hospital where she was a team leader in the operating room. In Toronto, as well, she was hired by Humber College to mentor students from across Canada in operating room procedures. Barbara was always upgrading. In 1979, she graduated from the University of Toronto with her degree in nursing. Barbara and LeRoy met in Toronto and married in 1980. Over the years, she tolerated his love of the Toronto Maple Leafs and attended games with him only on the promise that he wouldn’t leave at the end of the first period. They spent many wonderful Christmases and summers at her mother, Mary Belle’s, farm at Lake Ainslie and never ceased to marvel at the beauty and peacefulness of the landscape and the culture of the area. When they retired together in 1989, Barbara embraced life in her chosen village of Port Morien, becoming the village nurse, giving injections, especially to the elderly. She was very active for several years at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, especially in the Guild and on the parish council. She was a member of the Port Morien Community Fair Committee for 28 years, the Port Morien Development Association and the Royal Canadian Legion. She was, in fact, a tireless worker in the vineyard and in a community where she was well loved. Much can be said about her character. She married in her late 40s. She was therefore able to cultivate an independent spirit, borne in part of her Scottish roots. One could say that she had a good Scottish temperament. For example, Barbara knew where she began and where she left off. She was a woman of deep faith all her life, never wavering in her Christian beliefs. She always looked for opportunities to give things to others, to serve. For example, in the Port Morien community she headed up the Heart and Stroke campaign for 11 years. Having lived on a farm, she loved animals, especially cats and mourned deeply the loss of them. All of her life she was conscious of the importance of protecting the environment. For example, she was a strict recycler. As well, she had a keen sense of justice, refusing to purchase items that marginalized workers elsewhere. Though our hearts are broken by her decline and at her leaving we give thanks to God for her character, especially her compassion. Barbara is now in the Everlasting Arms where no pain, no anxiety may touch her. Those of us who are left behind will grieve, at the same time as we continue to honour her memory, giving thanks for having her for such a long time. A special thank-you to the wonderful staff on 3 South at the Glace Bay Hospital, to Kim Martell her caregiver and friend, whom she loved dearly; to Doctors Diaz and MacLachlan and to Reverend Vernon Reid. There will be no wake. The funeral is under the direction of Patten’s in Glace Bay. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Port Morien, Thursday at 2 p.m., the Reverend Vernon Reid officiating. Refreshments will be served after the service. Donations accepted in Barbara’s memory at a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be sent to the family www.pattenfuneral.com <http://www.pattenfuneral.com/>. Anita Marie (MacInnis) Gilmet Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: July 3rd, 2016 It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our mother, Anita Marie Gilmet, on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at the Glace Bay Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Laura Marie McInnis. Anita was a former member of St. John’s Church. She enjoyed being with the love of her life, her partner, Victor, also spending time with her family and friends and going to Tim Hortons. Anita enjoyed Victor's cooking and picking blueberries and cranberries with her granddaughter. Her cats, Sandy and Cindy, were also a great joy to her. Surviving are her partner, Victor Gilmet of 59 years; children, Cathy (Jimmy) Nearing, Karen (George Pyke ) Gilmet, Laura (Wayne) MacGuigan, all of Glace Bay; sons, Allan (Crystal Anderson), Glace Bay, Victor, Ontario; sister, Mary (Tuck) MacInnis. She was also survived by 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brothers, Charles and Johnny. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 8, 2016 from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Anita may be made to the Lung Association. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca <http://www.vjmcgillivray.ca/>. Ninnette and Lloyd 'Kip' Johnston A celebration of life and burial service for the late Ninnette Johnston who passed away on April 1, 2016 and the late Lloyd ‘Kip’ Johnston who passed away on June 23, 2009 will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the Brookside Cemetery, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Reception to follow. All are welcome. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of … Carolyn Neville A memorial service will be held at St. Anne’s Parish on July 15, 2016 at 10 a.m. A celebration of her life will immediately follow.