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 14, 2017 Tuesday There were 12 obituaries published today Ethan Jacob Daniel Hall - infant Janet Leigh Talbot - 80 yrs George Blaise Kennedy - 78 yrs Mable Louise Cross - 92 yrs Cecil James Barrett - 83 yrs Joseph Arthur “Jody” Hawkins - 89 yrs Edith Alice (Robinson) MacAulay - 78 yrs Christina Watson - 93 yrs Jeanette Jackson - Donna Elaine (Duncan) Pembroke - 73 yrs Anthony Vincent Canova - 36 yrs Bernadette “Bernee” Perin - Funeral Mass Edith Alice (Robinson) MacAulay Born: May 22nd, 1938 Passed on: March 11th, 2017 It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful, cherished mother. Mom began the next step of her journey on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family in Halifax after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born in North Sydney on May 22, 1938, Edith (78) was the daughter of the late Beatrice (Pyke) and Benjamin Robinson. Mom spent the majority of her life in North Sydney before her move to Halifax to be close to her children and grandchildren. In her early years she enjoyed operating her hair dressing business while raising five children. Edith was active in her community. A past president of the Sprigs of Heather Pipe Band, a member of the UCW, Choir and Elder of St Matthew Wesley United Church and a proud supporter of the Dorados swim team. Mom had many passions in life, the first being her devoted love to her family. She was a role model of strength, love, kindness and made our lives richer with her presence. We will miss her beautiful voice. Mom never missed a chance to sing us a song and blessed us with her talent. Her wonderful sense of humor, generosity of soul and her ability to always hold a hand in need touched all who knew her. Mom was the centerpiece of our family. She took every opportunity to tell us how proud she was and how much she loved us. After moving to Halifax she remained active in curling at the Mayflower Club and an annual member of the International Tattoo Choir. Mom’s hands were never still. She loved to garden, sew and bake after her daily swim or walk. Edith is survived by her children, Wendy (Mike) Murphy, Patricia (Paul) Francis, Jennifer (Dave) Deveau and Ann (Jermaine) Mombourquette; daughter-in-law, Marie Beaupre; sisters, Patricia (Dave) Boutlier and Pauline Boyd and sisters-in-law, Bessie Rogers and Ann Robinson. Dearly loved and irreplaceable to her grandchildren, Erin, Sarah, Brian (Francis), Sean, Patrick, Michaela, Ryan (Murphy), Lauren, Ethan (Deveau), Zoe, Lucia, Benjamin (Mombourquette) and Marieve (Beaupre-MacAulay); many nieces and nephews and a special niece close to her heart, Paula (Robinson) Hartigan. Edith was predeceased by her beloved husband, Harold MacAulay and son, Harold Jr.; brothers, Benjamin and Ernest Robinson in infancy and special brother-in-law, Allister Boyd. She will also hold a place in the hearts of her four-legged grandchildren. We would like to thank Paulette for her caregiving over the last few weeks. You made us feel as if we were leaving Mom in the hands of family. Mom believed that a person was not measured by the years that they lived but by the deeds that they did. Visitation for Edith will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 Friday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney with Rev. Glenn MacLean officiating. Burial will take place at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney at a later date. To honor her love of animals, memorial donations can be made to the SPCA, Hope for Wildlife, or St. Matthew Wesley United Church. “I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do, or any Kindness I can show to any fellow creature, Let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it For I shall not pass this way again.” Christina Watson Born: August 27th, 1923 Passed on: March 8th, 2017 Christina (born August 27, 1923) passed away peacefully on March 8, 2017. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Jack Watson; daughter, Sandy Watson; grandchildren, Shari Weale (Brad), Shawn Guest (Cherie); her sister, Mary Crawley of Sydney, NS and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at Eden Brook Funeral Home on Saturday, March 18th at 2 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting www.edenbrookcemetery.ca <http://www.edenbrookcemetery.ca/>. Arrangements entrusted to EDEN BROOK FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 24223 Twp Rd 242, Calgary, AB, T3Z 3K2. JEANETTE JACKSON Passed on: March 9th, 2017 We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Jeanette Jackson at the Inverness Consolidated Hospital on March 9, 2017. Jeanette was the daughter of the late James & Elizabeth Struthers Glace Bay, wife of Douglas; sister to James (Jean) Halifax, Ruth Comer (Wayne) Glace Bay, Pearl Quigg (late Jim) Ottawa; and sister-in-law to Irene Struthers (late George) Halifax. Jeanette at an early age went off to Ottawa and began working with the federal government and where she met her husband Doug. After several years they moved to Ingonish where Jeanette worked at the Cape Breton National Highland Park. Jeanette worked at the park until her retirement. Jeannette took great pride in the many years she volunteered with the Buchanan Memorial Hospital board. Jeanette was known for her infectious laugh, and that will be missed by everyone who knew her. Jeanette also enjoyed Sunday afternoons at the horse races in Inverness. We would like to thank Jason Jackson for being there for Jeanette and Doug. Your memory is our keepsake With which he’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our heart. Rest eternal grant unto her O Lord, and may light perpetual shine upon her DONNA ELAINE PEMBROKE (DUNCAN) Born In: Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada Born: December 5th, 1943 Passed in: SYDNEY, Canada Passed on: March 12th, 2017 Donna, age 73, passed away March 12th in Sydney. She was born December 5, 1943 in Windsor, N.S., to Willard & Ruth Duncan. She is survived by her husband, Michael Pembroke; daughters, Kimberly Donovan-Wolcott, Ypsilanti, Michigan, Kelly Donovan, Toronto, Ontario; sons, Mathew Shannon Donovan (Lee Ann), Nakina, Ont. and Stephen Donovan, Oromocto, N.B.; step-children, Cindy (Pembroke) Braunmiller (Trevor) and David (Mary) Pembroke; her grandchildren, Rebecca & Carter Donovan and step-grandchildren, Michael Braunmiller, and Amanda, Anita, Michael, Emily, Charlie, Mary & Paddy Pembroke; her sisters, Betty (George) Shipley, Belleville, Ont, Shirley (Tibby) McKay, Windsor, N.S., and Carol Ann (Bob) Evans, New Glasgow. She is also survived by many friends and fellow volunteers who also loved her dearly. She was predeceased by her brothers, Gordon (Buster), Donald and Raymond and sisters, Claire (Doug) Palmer, and Joan (Dennis) Foley. She was a fixture at the Mayflower Mall, first with Kinney Shoes then with Tan-Jay. She met Michael Pembroke and they were married in 2004. They resided in New Victoria before moving to Caribou Marsh where she resided until her death. Cremation has taken place and an informal celebration of her life will take place at her home (2630 Gabarus Hwy) Thursday March 16, 2017 from 4-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children's wish foundation. Anthony Canova Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada Born: March 21st, 1980 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Anthony Vincent Canova, 36, formerly of Halifax. Born March 21st, 1980 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Glace Bay, beloved son of Margaret Dunphy and Vince Canova, and brother to Troy; he will be terribly missed by his family and friends. He is predeceased by both sets of grandparents. Anthony lived in Dominion, Cape Breton until age 10 when he moved to Sackville, Nova Scotia. He worked in the oil and gas industry in Fort St. John for several years, along with his father and brother. Anthony's warmth and generosity of spirit made him an easy friend, and he will be remembered best for his kindness and infectious laugh. His unconditional love and frequent hugs will be especially missed by his mother. Special thanks to Anthony’s Uncle Peter and Aunt Michele and cousins Peter and Jennifer for their support. Cremation has already taken place. There will be a private family gathering at a later date. In memory of Anthony’s giving nature, donations to your local food bank in his name would be appreciated. Bernadette “Bernee” Perin Funeral Mass A funeral mass for the late Bernadette Perin, who passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017, will be celebrated at the Parish of Saint Leonard, New Waterford on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at 10 am, with Father Ray Huntley officiating. Reception to follow at At Agnes Hall on Convent Street, New Waterford.