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, 2017 Thursday There were 8 obituaries published today Arnold Gregory joseph - Eion Cossitt - 84 yrs Jean Wiilliams - 91 yrs Sharon McInnis - 62 yrs Gerald Joseph Jessome - 82 yrs Kenneth Adrian Jessome - 89 yrs Robert James MacLellan - 58 yrs Roderick Joseph “Benny” MacNeil - Memorial Mass Arnold Gregory Joseph Passed on: March 5th, 2017 We the family of Arnold ‘Arnie’ Gregory Joseph, announce his passing on March 5, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Joe and Catherine Joseph. In Arnies earlier years he was a policeman, then moving on to be a mailman and ending his working career with being a gasoline inspector for the government. Arnie is survived by his wife, Heather Cooke-Joseph and son, Aaron Joseph. He is also survived by five stepchildren from his first wife and three from his second wife. Besides his parents, Arnie is predeceased by his first wife, Rowena Joseph and two stepchildren, John Cooke and Don Samson. Donations in Arnie’s memory can be made to the Diabetic Association. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Arnie’s life will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home Chapel, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chantfuneralhome.ca. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of... Eoin Cossitt Born: June 28th, 1932 Passed on: March 6th, 2017 With heartfelt sadness the family of Eoin Cossitt announces his passing on Monday, March 6, 2017, at the age of 84. Eoin was born in Sydney on June 28, 1932 and was the son of Bert and Margaret (MacDougall) Cossitt. Eoin grew up on his family’s homestead at 190 Herbert St., Sydney. A bona fide Man-of-Cape-Breton, he was a year-round outdoorsman, hunter, trapper, paddler, camper and hiker. In addition to his love of nature, Eoin was a passionate skater. In the words of fellow skater, Keith MacDonald, ‘He was known as the most proficient skater on the Cape Breton adult skating circuit, a wizard of speed and agility who always did his best skating with a woman on his arm.’ Eoin was a career welder and a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Local 73. Eoin is survived by son, David; sisters, Alta Vaughan, Sarah MacLean, Virginia Chezenko, Marina Anderson, Louise MacLennan and Myrtle Matheson (Allan); brother, Gus (Evelyn) and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his dear friend, Margaret MacMullin. Eoin was predeceased by his brother, George (Bernice) and brothers-in-law, George Vaughan, Kenneth MacLean, Donnie Anderson, Fred Chezenko and Ward MacLennan. He was also predeceased by his lifelong friend and fellow adventurer, Wally Martell. We would like to thank the staff of the Northside Community Guest Home and both, the Cape Breton Regional and Northside General Hospitals, for their care and compassion during his stays, especially Dr. Peter Poulos, Dr. Elizabeth MacCormick and Dr. Steven MacDougall. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 11 from 12 noon until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m., all in Sydney Memorial Chapel, 49 Welton St., Sydney, with Reverend Rosemary Godin officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to World Vision Canada, 1 World Drive, Mississagua, Ontario, L5T 2Y4, or a charity of your choice. Over the years, Eoin was a passionate supporter and brought change to the lives of many children who needed it. Online messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.com or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. Jean Williams Passed on: February 7th, 2017 It is with great sadness that we, the children of Jean Williams, age 91, announce her passing on March 7, 2017, at Highland Manor, Neil’s Harbour, Nova Scotia. Born in Neil’s Harbour, she was the daughter of Henry and Clara May (MacKinnon) Ingraham. As a young woman, Mother left her outport home to go ‘in service’ to several families in Little Bras d’Or. It was there she formed an enduring relationship with the family of Hedley and Rita MacNeil. Upon her return to Neil’s Harbour in 1945 she married our father, Owen Williams. They enjoyed 63 years together while raising a family of six children. Life in the fishing village was hard and to supplement Father’s fishing income, our mother went to work as a cook at Buchanan Memorial Hospital and later, in the 1970’s, at the Chowder House restaurant on Neil’s Harbour Point. Her skill as a baker and cake decorator was much sought-after in the village and beyond. Mother was youthful and spirited and had a passion for music and travel. She danced and sang whenever there was music and never let age or a cranky knee keep her from her musical pleasures. Spending time with her sisters in Florida and Nassau and camping trips with father to Newfoundland highlighted her travels. Mother’s mastery with the knitting needles provided her with another outlet for her creative impulse. Children, grandchildren and friends were the recipients of socks, mittens and colourful sweaters. Mom was predeceased by our father, Owen; sisters, Lillian and Anne; brothers, Simon Morris, Matthew, Johnny and Fred Warren, Robert and Ewart Ingraham; daughter-in-law, Sharon and special son, Donald Donovan. Left to miss her are her children, Fred (Jeannie), Wilbert (Debbie), Donna (Murdoch), Norman (Debbie), Yvonne (Dave) and Elizabeth (Andrew). Mother is also survived by sisters, Martha, Maggie and Eva Lena; brothers, Norman and Philip; 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Our family is grateful for the care and friendship given her by the staff and residents of Highland Manor since she made it her home in 2010. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillmore and Whitman. There will be no visitation. The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Neil’s Harbour at 11 a.m. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jean may be made to Highland Manor, Neil’s Harbour. Sharon McInnis Passed on: March 6th, 2017 Sharon McInnis, age 62 of Breton Ability Centre, Sydney, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay and raised in Dominion, she was the daughter of Eileen (Cameron) McInnis and the late Dan Willie McInnis. Sharon was one of the first clients at AFTEC and Brass Tacks. She loved her crayons and doing her colouring. Sharon truly enjoyed socializing and was well known for her pleasant and happy nature. She was also a great fan of Johnny Cash, ‘I hear that train a comin, rollin around the bend……’ was her favourite. Sharon is survived by three sisters, Sheila (Mike) Kelly, Kim (Michael) O’Hara and her special sister, Patricia ‘Pat’ McInnis who was also her best friend. She is survived by one brother, Brian (Delores) McInnis; five nieces, Sherri, Lori, Lindsay, Ellen and Grace; two nephews, Darren, Brian and her sister-in-law, Peggy McInnis. Besides her father, Sharon was predeceased by her brother, Willie. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. followed by a reception, all in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. Fr. Dan Boudreau officiating. Donations in Sharon’s memory may be made to Breton Ability Centre, 1300 Kings Road, Sydney, N.S., B1S 0H3 (902-539-7640). Online condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.Gerald Joseph Jessome Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia Born: November 27th, 1934 Passed in: Florence, Nova Scotia Passed on: March 7th, 2017 We regret to announce the passing of Gerald Jessome, 82, of Florence, on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at his home. Born in Sydney Mines on November 27, 1934, he was the son of the late Nathanial and Annie (MacKinnon) Jessome. He was raised in Florence. Gerald was a coal miner and worked at Devco for many years. He was an avid fisherman. Gerald is survived by his children, Frank (BJ), Wanda (Donnie) LeBlanc and Clint (Aileen). Also left to mourn are his grandchildren, Shandi, Brandon, Nicole, Alisha, Destiny, Shay and Frankie Ty; great-grandchildren, Cartel, Mason and Emmett, and sisters, Colleen Perschy, Bernadette Campbell and Judy MacIntyre. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Annie Ruth (Ferguson); his brother, Frankie and sister, Marie. There will be no visitation or funeral. Words of comfort may be forwarded to his family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. Kenneth Adrian Jessome Passed on: March 7th, 2017 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a loving Dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, Kenneth Adrian Jessome, age 89, on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the Northside General Hospital. Dad is survived by his nine children, Lorraine (Tony) Rendell, Ken (Kathy), Jocelyn (Clifford) MacDonald, Jackie, Jody (Jeanne), Darrell (Bonnie), Tim (Heather), David (Raylene) and Mark. Our Papa is also survived by his 12 grandchildren, Curtis, Jocelyn, Ashley, David, Kelsie, Samantha, Alex, Josh, Zach, Lexi, Denny and Brandon and four great-grandchildren, Will, Shelby, Haley and Kinsley. Also left to mourn are his brothers, Pat and Darrell and sisters, Rene, Sharon, Marie and Patricia. Besides his parents, Adrian was predeceased by his loving wife of 61 years, Margaret, in February of 2015. Upon his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. Special thanks to Dr. A. Wawer, Dr. R. Dunn, Dr. M. Naqvi, the VON and the nursing staff of 4 West, Northside General Hospital, for the compassion and care shown to our Dad. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to his family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com. Robert James MacLellan Born: November 17th, 1958 Passed on: March 6th, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dear son and brother Robert James MacLellan, age 58, on March 6, 2017 at the QEII Hospital in Halifax. Born in Sydney on November 17, 1958, Bob was the son of Ellen Veronica MacLellan and the late Angus Jerome (Butch) MacLellan. Bob was a member of the Carpenter’s Union Local 1325, Alberta. He was a true Cape Bretoner who travelled back and forth ‘out west’ for the past 16 years. Bob leaves to mourn his passing, his loving mother, Ellen MacLellan, to whom he devoted his life completely. He is also survived by his sister and best friend, Evelyn (Fred) O’Rourke, Westmount. Bob will also be sadly missed by sister-in-law, Calista MacLellan (John), Sydney Mines; niece, Cara MacLellan, Sydney; nephew, Jonathan MacLellan, Sydney Mines and great nephew, Iain MacLellan, Sydney. Bob was predeceased by his father, Butch in 1981; his brother, John in 2014; his maternal grandparents, Fred and Edna Francis and his paternal grandparents, Mary Catherine and John L. MacLellan. There will be no visitation. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Holy Rosary Church, Westmount. Online condolences may be made to his family by visiting www.twcurry.com. Roderick ‘Benny’ Joseph MacNeil Passed on: October 21st, 2016 Memorial Mass for the late Roderick ‘Benny’ Joseph MacNeil, who passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016, will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, East Bay on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Frank Abbass officiating. Reception will be held in the parish hall, followed by burial at St. Barra’s Cemetery, Christmas Island.