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 15, 2017 Wednesday There were 4 obituaries published today MACDERMID, ERVING LESTER - 87 YRS LEFORT (BOUDREAU), EDNA - 93 YRS JACKSON (STRUTHERS), JEANETTE - YRS MURPHY, JOAN ALICE - 84 YRS MacDERMID It is with broken hearts that we, the family of Erving Lester MacDermid, age 87, of Margaree Centre announce his passing, which occurred on Friday, March 3rd, 2017, at Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. Born on April 29th, 1929, in Margaree Centre, he was the son of the late Frank and Ethel (MacDonald) MacDermid. He leaves to mourn his wife of 55 years, Hilda MacDermid, as well as his sister Bernice Hart, Truro; sister-in-law Nellie Seymour, North Sydney; nieces MaryLynn MacIntyre, Susan Ingraham-Hosick, Beryl Heatley, Donna Chisholm, and Colleen McCallum; nephews Hilton Seymour, Lindsey Hart, Lorne Hart, Robert Ingraham, and a very special grandnephew Derek Hart . He is also survived by numerous other special grandnieces and grandnephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters Viola Hart and Ellamae Ingraham. His generosity won him many friends. He was always there for someone in need. He enjoyed spending time at the river fishing, walking old roads in the woods, and telling stories of old times. He was a member of Wilson United Church. He was a carpenter for many years, working at Midway Motors for 20 of those years. He also worked out in Elliot Lake in earlier years. Obeying his wishes, there was no public visitation but a family gathering was held at his home in Margaree Centre on Monday. A family committal service was held at the Congregational Cemetery. A memorial service was held at Wilson United Church on Tuesday, March 7th, with Rev. Alicia Cox officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Inverness Palliative Care or Wilson United Church. Funeral under the care and direction of MacAskill Funeral Home. 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>. JACKSON We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Jeanette Jackson of West Lake Ainslie at the Inverness Consolidated Hospital on March 9th, 2017. Jeanette was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Struthers, Glace Bay; wife of Douglas; sister to James (Jean), Halifax, Ruth Comer (Wayne) Glace Bay, and 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 where she met her husband Doug. After several years they moved to Ingonish where Jeanette worked at the Cape Breton National Highlands Park and Doug in the commercial fishery. Jeanette worked at the park until her retirement. Jeanette took great pride in the many years she volunteered with the Buchanan Memorial Hospital board. To know Jeanette is to know her big laugh. When Jeanette laughed everyone heard it. I remember one time we attended a Tis the Season Dinner Theatre at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre and during Maynard and Bette's show, Jeanette was laughing so loud Bette stopped the show to figure out who she was and even offered to pay for her to attend all their shows as her laugh was so contagious. In addition for her love of local shows she and Doug enjoyed attending the horse races in Inverness. They made many friends and shared many laughs while sitting in the stands and betting on the races. Your memory is our keepsake/With which we'll never part/God has you in his keeping/We have you in our hearts. Rest eternal grant unto her O Lord, and may light perpetual shine upon her. MURPHY Joan Alice Murphy, age 84, Judique, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 10th, 2017, in Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital, with her daughter Diane and son-in-law Robert by her side. She was born on Friday, April 8th, 1932, in Quincy, Massachusetts. Joan worked as an administrative assistant for Tedeschi Food Shops in Massachusetts before retiring to Cape Breton, where she was able to live by the ocean. She was known for her immense talent in gardening and crafting, having projects for both constantly on the go. Her plants, herbs, jams, and preserves were sought after by many. She is survived by her two daughters Janet (Bob), Cape Cod and Diane (Robert) of Judique; siblings Bill (Helen), Evie, and Mary (Jimmy); five grandchildren Chuck (Kim), Michael (Julie), Katie (Jeff), Robbie (Jillian), and Stacy; and six great-grandchildren Michael, Bobby, Olivia, Tobin, and Owen, and is special “Great Gran” to Matthew. Joan was predeceased by her parents, spouses, and siblings. No visitation is scheduled and the funeral Mass will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to the Judique Fire Department and the St. Andrews Parish in memory of Joan Alice Murphy. Online condolences may be made to www.invernessfuneralhome.com. “When somebody you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.”