Inverness Oran 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 WELCOM Inverness Oran Obits March 08, 2017 Wednesday There were 7 obituaries published today MACKINNON (CLARK), MARY JOSEPHINE - 85 YRS MACDONALD, JOHN DONAL D.D. - 77 YRS LEFORT (BOUDREAU), EDNA - 93 YRS LEBLANC (AUCOIN), ANNETTE MARIE “NETTIE" - 85 YRS HAWKET, MILLER FRANCIS - 78 YRS CHIASSON, RICKY JOSEPH -57 YRS WILLIS, WILLIAM ROBERT “BOB” - 90 YRS MacKINNON Mary Josephine (Clark) MacKinnon, age 85, of Margaree Harbour passed away peacefully at home on February 27th, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was the chosen daughter of Rannie and Jessie MacDougall, Margaree Forks. In keeping with the tradition of the MacDougall family, Mary worked for many years as a postmistress in a number of the post offices in the Margarees. Mom was a spiritual woman and her life was guided by her deep faith. She served her parish in many ways including being an active member of St. Michael's CWL for over 55 years and a founding member of the parish prayer group. Mom believed in working to build a better world and gave her time as a leader in both the 4H and Girl Guide movements. Mom was predeceased by her husband, John L. MacKinnon. Mary is survived by her children Elaine (Fred) MacLeod, North Sydney; Linda (Leo) MacDougall, Cole Harbour; Janice, Halifax; Lauchie (Noella); Gerard (Barbara); and Brendan (Lisa) all of Margaree Harbour; grandchildren Andrew, Jonathan, Matthew, Rebecca, Erin (Will), Ian (Katelyn), Kaela, John L., Nolan, Malcolm, Robert, Jessie, Ryder, Emma, Lynn and Breagh; great-grandchildren Georgia and Elijah. She was predeceased by her infant son James Bernard; grandchildren John Ronald and Joseph Anthony; and son-in-law Leo MacDougall. Mom always cherished her relationship with her MacKinnon in-laws and their families. Myles (Marge) MacKinnon, Carmella (Michael) LeBlanc, Chris (Roy) Cameron, Angus L. (Anne) MacKinnon, Marie (Jim) Guilford, and Sally MacKinnon and her many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at St. Michaels Parish Hall East Margaree. Funeral Mass was held Friday, March 3rd at St. Michaels Church, East Margaree with Fr Macdonald Ibeh officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to Palliative Care or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Cheticamp Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca <mailto:cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca>. MacDONALD John Donald D.D. MacDonald died peacefully with family at his side on Friday, March 3rd, 2017, in Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital at the age of 77 years. He is survived by his loving dedicated wife of 55 years, Sandra. He enjoyed his large family of seven children: Patricia (Toodie) MacPhee, John Donald (Jack) MacDonald, Leonard (Lennie) MacDonald (Barb Gillis), Richard (Butch) MacDonald (Charlene Marchand), Wendy MacDonald (Steve Mullendore), Nicole (Nikki) MacEachern (Daniel), and Natalie Larade (Alex). He was Grampa/Papa to Patricia Rankin, Brock MacPhee, Grant MacPhee, Whitney MacDonald, Danielle MacPhee, Lauren Gillis, Samantha MacEachern, Shelby MacEachern, Carter Larade, Nate Larade, and Lizzi MacEachern. Great-granddaughters Izzy MacPhee and Kalia MacDonald. D.D. was predeceased by his parents Dan Alfred and Agnes Jane MacDonald; brother John Francis MacDonald; and son-in-law Daniel MacPhee. He is survived by his three sisters, Anne Goodbrand-Brantford, ON, Sharon Pritchard-Oakville, ON, and Eileen Beaton (Hughie John), Port Hood. He will be dearly missed by all his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandnieces, and great-grandnephews. John Donald, otherwise known as "D.D.", was the first born son of Dan Alfred and Janie. At a young age he would go out to the beautiful Glencoe Mills to put the hay in with his grandfather, Johnny “Seoc”, it was then that his passion for horses was born. D.D.'s love of horses continued his whole life, and he could be found daily at the little track on the Irish road grooming and training horses. D.D's love of the horses took him to Montreal where he found work as a trainer but his beautiful home town of Port Hood was calling and he returned to marry the love of his life, Sandra, and raise his family of seven. D.D was employed with the SRSB as a bus driver for 24 years. No easy task; as quiet as he was every kid in the Hood knew to be quiet when D.D gave a warning. Although he didn't say much, he was heard. Soon after his retirement from the school board D.D.'s first love called him back and he headed to Campbellville, Ontario, where he worked seven years at the Garth Gordon Stables once more with his horses. A dream fulfilled. D.D returned home for the final time in 2002 and drove his last race at the Inverness track at the age of 71. Dad was a beautiful, quiet man, shy and humble, but could crack a one liner like a typical Caper. He will be greatly missed by his faithful companion, wife of 55 years Sandra, his seven children, 11 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. His was a good life, he worked hard and was blessed to enjoy his family, his horses and his love of a good team. Go leafs Go! Visitation took place at Port Hood Resting Place, Monday, March 6th. Funeral Mass took place in St. Peters Church on Tuesday, March 7th, with Fr. Bernie MacDonald officiating. Burial will take place at Donald's Ancestral Acres in Glencoe Mills at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Inverness Palliative Care Society or to Port Hood Resting Place. Online condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com. LeFORT Edna LeFort, age 93, of Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp, passed away on Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 at the guest home. Edna was born in Waltham, MA, to the late Lazare Boudreau and Esther (Aucoin) Boudreau. She was a devoted wife and mother and a warm-hearted sister to her 12 siblings, always welcoming family and friends into her home. She was a stay-at-home mom for her five children. She assisted with the care and nurturing of neighbours’ elderly parents which evolved into a working career as a caregiver at Foyer Père Fiset, a place that she volunteered regularly upon retirement and eventually called her home. Edna was a devout catholic as a member of la Paroisse St.-Pierre, a member of les Dames de Ste.-Anne and le Club des Retraités. As a dedicated wife of the community fire chief, she volunteered as an emergency response call coordinator before the era of 911. Edna was a kind and generous soul with her co-residents at the Foyer, always showing empathy to one and all. She will be remembered fondly for her homemade beans, homemade buns, cake au rapage, and delicious desserts. Edna was predeceased by her husband Luc LeFort; brothers Arthur, Emanuel, Paul Patrick, and Gaston; sisters Sr. Marie Adèle, Alice, Eveline, and Sr. Marguerite Alma. She is survived by her sons Réné (Marie), Ernest (Sandra) both of Cheticamp, David (Stephen), Ottawa; daughters Bernice (Roger) Romard, St. Joseph du Moine and Marthe LeFort (Linus Aucoin), Cheticamp; brothers Ernest Boudreau (Anna Smith) and Louis Levis (Réjeanne) Boudreau; sisters Marie-Lorraine Fougère (Gordon Poirier) and Marie-Hélène (André) Poirier; sister-in-law Lucille Boudreau; grandchildren Marc (Noella) LeFort and Erika LeFort; great-grandchildren, Steeve and Eryn; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held Monday, March 6th, 2017, in St. Peter’s Church, Cheticamp. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Foyer Père Fiset or to Palliative Care Services of Sacred Heart Community Health Centre. Online condolences may be made to cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca <mailto:cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca>. LeBLANC Annette Marie "Nettie" LeBlanc, age 85. Nettie died Saturday, February 25th, 2017. Born December 6th, 1931, in Cheticamp, Nettie was best known for her musical talent at the piano. In addition to playing, she taught piano lessons for over 50 years. Nettie was the daughter of Amedee and Marie Aucoin. She was predeceased by her brothers Johnnie, Georgie, Clarence, and Joseph and sister Pauline. At age 19, Nettie married John V. LeBlanc who died just last November after more than 65 years together. Nettie, a devoted mother, is survived by their children Gisele (Doug), Leonard (Katarina), Katherine (John), Ronnie (Sandra), and Ian (Laura); her grandchildren Blaine, Terry, Annette, Carmen, Maxx, Brigitte, Michael, Patrick, Luke, Andre, Marianne, Dallas, Agnes, Dominic, and Andreas; and great-granddaughters Cosette and Dalilah. She will always be remembered for her lively and exuberant storytelling which never failed to entertain all who experienced it. Funeral Mass for Nettie was held on Wednesday, March 1st, at Eglise St. Pierre in Cheticamp. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later date. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd. Condolences may be sent to cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca <mailto:cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca>. HAWLEY Miller Francis Hawley, age 78, of Port Hood, died peacefully at home on February 27th, 2017. Born on January 14th, 1939 in Port Hood, he was the son of the late Rob and Marjorie (Leadbetter) Hawley. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cathy (Lamey) and children Sharon Jesso, Dartmouth; Sheila (Phonsie MacNeil) Blackstone; Robert (Patricia MacIsaac), Port Hood; grandchildren Brooke and Myles Hawley and Brittany and Brandon Jesso; siblings Aubrey (Marelyn), Hopewell; Edwin, Adeline (Tommy MacDonald), Port Hood and Warren (Judy) Leadbetter, Toronto; nieces Melinda (Steve Lauchlan) Macau; Karla, Edmonton and Alaura, Halifax; and grandniece Lucy Lauchlan. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Alexander and brother-in-law, Peter Lamey. Miller’s employment history included years at the Ford Motor Company, Oakville, Ontario, and AECL in Pont Tupper. He also worked as a plasterer, drywall taper, and finisher for several companies in Ontario and the Maritimes. Miller loved hunting, fishing, horseshoes, and spending time with family and friends. He cherished his grandchildren and encouraged them in all their endeavours. Miller’s favourite past-time was a good game of Sixty –Three or auction. He played to win and losing was never an option. He never missed the opportunity to watch his favourite teams the Toronto Blue Jays or the Pittsburgh Penguins on television. Funeral Mass was held on Friday, March 3rd, 2017, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Port Hood, with Father Vincent vanZutphen officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Family flowers only please. Memorial Donations in memory of Miller can be made to the Inverness Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Sunset Funeral Co-op. CHIASSON Ricky Joseph Chiasson, age 57, of Grand Etang, Inverness County, died February 26th, 2017, at home. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Joseph Pierre Chiasson and Lillian (Aucoin) Chiasson. Ricky loved spending time with his friends who knew him to be kind, honest, and non-judgemental. He enjoyed driving his all-terrain vehicle in the trails nearby. He had a loyal companion in his cat, Misty, of 17 years. Surviving are sister Joanne Chiasson, Cheticamp; aunt Evelyn Aucoin; and also numerous cousins. He was predeceased by many aunts and uncles. The body was cremated. Funeral service was held on Friday, March 3rd, in Cheticamp Funeral Home. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, St. Joseph du Moine at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd. Condolences may be sent to cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca <mailto:cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca>. WILLIS William Robert "Bob" Willis. Born in Bengough, SK, on December 25th,1926, to William George and Florence Alexina (Seymour) Willis Richmond. Bob grew up in Ogema, SK. He passed away in Inverary Manor, Inverness. Bob worked in Red Lake, ON, in the mines for a short time, he moved to Windsor, ON, to work at Champion Spark Plugs for six years. It was at The Nova Scotia Club of Windsor that he met Marie, his wife of 62 years. Later they moved to Detroit, MI, and worked for Monumental Life Insurance Co. for nine years, then he went on to work for Detroit Ball Bearing from which he retired after 24 years and moved to Harbourview, Cape Breton to retire. He joined the Knights of Columbus in 1969 and was very active until 1989. He was also active in the Nova Scotia Club of Detroit. He also coached the kids’ hockey. He was an excellent bowler and loved golf, playing cards, and dancing. He is survived by his wife Marie and sister Dr. Genie Willis. He was predeceased by his parents; sister Marguerite; twin brothers Frederick and Ferdinand in infancy; and stepfather Johnie Richmond. Visitation was held in Port Hood Resting Place on Wednesday, February 15th. Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, February 16th, in Saint Peters Church, Port Hood, with Father Charlie Cameron officiating. Burial to take place in the Parish Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Central Inverness Palliative Care Society or to Saint Peters Parish Cemetery Fund, Port Hood. Online condolences may be made to www.invernessfuneralhome.com.